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EVENTS International theme at fashion show Page 1 & 11
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Volume 65 Issue 19
Wednesday, May 7, 2014
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Candidates display international flair at fashion show Lisa Carleton
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The annual Youth Ambassador Fashion Show was held at Princeton Secondary School on Thursday, May 1. The show is a yearly fundraiser that not only helps to support the Princeton Ambassador Program, it helps to showcase clothing, jewellery and accessories from local stores. It is also an evening that the youth enjoy and have a great deal of fun with their presentations. This year, the candidates had a little extra help from youth models: Taelah Thomas, Aivry Thomas, Kabrie Hartwell and Sylvie Thomas; Brownie Buddies: Hannah Zirk, Shaelin Tomusiak, Mya Robbins, Kabrie Hartwell and Aivry Thomas; reigning Youth Ambassadors, Destiny Earle, Carmen Brodie and Friendship Ambassador, Morgan Whelpton. Princeton’s own B.C. Ambassador Candidate
Mutual affection is displayed as Dale Christie and Gena Sandli interact with Frankie Blue-Eyes and Heart, two of the horses at Outbackjacks Horse Rescue located 12.5 km East of Princeton on Hwy 3.
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Raising funds for local horse rescue Lisa Carleton
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Although they’ve only been at the rescue for just over a week, Ace and Sparkle come right to the fence when Gena Sandli approaches. Ace, 17 and Sparkle, seven years old are Appendix Quarter Horses that are the latest arrivals to Outbackjacks Horse Rescue. The pair are a surrender from the Cawston area. Ace and Sparkle are in rough shape and will be with the rescue for no less than a year, says Gena Sandli. “It will take that time to heal them and get their muscle mass rebuilt,” she adds. Since their arrival to the rescue, concentration on getting them nourishment properly and safely has been key. They are being fed every three hours and their water intake monitored.
A veterinarian attended Outbackjacks on Monday, May 5 to give both Ace and Sparkles a thorough physical. In order for Sandli and her partner Dale Christie to provide a safe haven for these animals, they have to work steadily to raise funds for their rescue. This past weekend saw the fifth annual Outbackjacks Flea Market take place right on the rescue property. On Saturday the grounds were filled with local and out of town vendors selling their wares, bands from Vancouver, Chilliwack, Langley, Merritt and Princeton’s very own, Megan Liddicoat performing on stage in the center of the grounds. Sandli also provided the Dry Grads of 2014 with a spot to sell their gas raffle tickets, coffee and tea to raise funds for their festivities.
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Administrative officer, Vickie Hansen, trustees Lynn Wells and Kevin Whittaker, chair Coleen Doherty, out-going trustee Peggy Terry, trustee Russ Stoney and trustee David Peers. Lynn Wells three year term was up but she agreed to her nomination and was elected for another three year term. David Peers is now serving his first term with the HID. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
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On Friday, May 2 at 7 p.m., the 62 Annual General Meeting of the Hedley Improvement District (HID) was held in the Senior’s Hall. The HID is the governing body responsible for providing water distribution, fire protection, and street lighting for the benefit of the residents of the town of Hedley. Two trustee positions on the HID needed to be filled and were by Lynn Wells and David Peers. Elections Officer, Graham Gore officiated the election proceedings. Coleen Doherty, chair reported that the HID had lent their name to an application for a feasibility study involving a Mcrohydro project that may be possible at the Nickleplate Mine Ponds. “It is a forward thinking process, she said, “but in the very beginning stages.” She also reported that things were going well with the HID. “We have become proactive.” The HID is, “in the positive instead of negative.” Restructuring of water tolls, learning to
save for future purchases, etc., “It all adds up in places, we’re able to draw from.” The Water Report presented by Kevin Whittaker included the fact that there were no major projects in 2013, lighter projects ie) valve replacements were ongoing, water testing done regularly, results are clear and that saving for future pump replacement (when needed) is already underway. A gentleman from the floor spoke, “ I appreciate the fact that you talk with confidence, that you are planning for the future, It gives me great confidence,” he said. The Fire Department report was presented by manager Graham Gore. Busy months were noted as January and February. Gore reported that the roster was low at this time. “We need three firefighters, but have space for five.” He went on to explain that there were financial rewards for joining the fire department, such as paid on call, courses are paid for and tax benefits can be received. Meeting attendee, Art Martens commented on the, “exemplary firefighters” the community was lucky to have.
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Sunday’s rain did put a damper on the market, causing some of the vendors to leave early, however a few remained along with the musicians and the market carried on until late afternoon. Year round, Sandli runs an on-line auction and thrift store to support Oubackjacks Horse Rescue. The rescue accepts donations of used items that are re-saleable. If you are interested in donating to support the rescue or the thrift store, contact Sandli via Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ OutbackjacksHorseRescue or by phone 250-2950775 Donations and payment for thrift store items can be made by e-transfers or paypal to outbackjacks@telus.net. Outbackjacks is a private, non-profit rescue, approved by and an agent of The Horse Protection Society of BC.
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Ace, 17 and Sparkle, seven years old are Appendix Quarter Horses that are the latest arrivals to Outbackjacks Horse Rescue. Sandli has got them on a 3 hour feeding schedule to rebuild their strength and get them on the road to recovery.
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SpotlightNEWS Tiana Spencer, a young mother living in Princeton stepped on a hypodermic needle just outside of the park in the Allison Flats area. The needle did pierce her flesh and she immediately sought medical care. Tiana shared her story with the Spotlight so she could remind parents that there are risks and to encourage them to keep watch over the areas that their children play in.
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Young mother issues warning Lisa Carleton
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On Wednesday, April 30, a message came across Princeton Facebook pages from a young mother warning parents to keep their children away from the park located in the Allison Flats area. Tiana Spencer was walking home, along the path just outside of the park when she felt something pierce her foot. When she stopped and lifted her foot she realized that there was a hypodermic needle in her shoe that had gone through piercing her flesh. The wise young woman quickly enlisted the help of a neighbour to drive her to the hospital. Spencer says she was given, “preventative medications, to take for five days” and that she will have to have future testing for Hepatitis and HIV. Angry and determined, Spencer returned home and posted on Facebook, explaining what had happened to her and warning parents to keep their kids away from the park. Spencer said she also reported the incident to the Town of Princeton and to the RCMP. Wanting to get her message out to parents,
Spencer contacted the Spotlight and we met with her at the park. Spencer pointed out the spot where stepped on the hypodermic needle. Just inside the fencing is the Lions Park located in the Allison Flats area. Spencer adds that it is also a bus stop for the children attending school. Spencer is very concerned, “I am doing this (sharing her story) just so all parents will know there is a risk,” she said, I encourage people to keep watch over the areas their kids are playing at.” The Town of Princeton owns the parks throughout the community. Although reports like this are not a common occurrence in Princeton, the Town does want the community to know that should a hypodermic needle be found in any of the parks, “by all means, contact the Town of Princeton with the exact location so that they can dispose of it properly.” Hypodermic needles can carry germs and pose health risks to others, including the risk of hepatitis and HIV. Disposal of the needles should be into a sharps container and NOT thrown into your household garbage.
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Princeton Hospital Auxiliary ~ Spring news What a wonderful beginning of Spring. So far this month we have earmarked over $37,300 for the purchase of equipment for Princeton Hospital. $30,000 for half the cost of a C.R. Reader for our Xray department, $4,500 for a pen that tests internal eye pressure, and $2,900 for a ambulatory blood pressure monitor. We trust these will speed up and improve health care for us all in Princeton. Again this year we will be awarding $2,000 in scholarship funds to one or more deserving Princeton High School student(s). We had four new members join us last month and we welcome them all and hope they enjoy their time with us. Remember we are always looking for new members, so drop into the Thrift Store and see what we’re all about!
Last year at this time the Province of B.C. Issued a Proclamation to all, that the B.C. Association of Health Care Auxiliaries be recognized. Now, May 10 each year will be known as “Health Care Auxiliary Day.” It acknowledges our 87 auxiliaries with 6700 adult and 740 youth members. Also, 1,315,000 volunteer hours and $8,025,000 donated to our health care and well being. It’s nice to be recognized don’t you think? Upcoming events: we will hopefully be repeating the success of our fashion show and tea in 2015. We have just started planning for a spring and summer show for May. Look for us at the Fall Fair, Sept. 6 and 7, 2014 we will have a booth there. If your into Google look for us there soon as we will be putting up our own web page. Thanks again to all our wonderful customers who support our shop and fund-raising efforts!
Road resurfacing on sections of Highway 3 to begin OLIVER—Hot-in-Place road resurfacing along Highway 3 will begin in May and is scheduled to be completed by late-September. The repaving will begin 21 kilometres east of Highway 5A junction in Princeton and continue east for 9.92 kilometres ending at Stirling Bridge. Work begins again 13 kilometres east of the Highway 3A Junction in Keremeos and continues east for 12 kilometres ending just before Nighthawk Road. The Hot-in-Place road resurfacing contract, worth a total of $2.3 million, was awarded to Peter’s Bros Construction Ltd., of Penticton. The benefits of using Hot-in-Place asphalt recycling
are threefold: the process is faster than traditional paving methods, saves resources, and lowers greenhouse gas emissions. “Maintaining highway infrastructure is one of our priorities,” said Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson. “Resurfacing is an economic and environmentally-friendly way to make our roads safer.” “Highway 3 is a main highway connecting traffic in the southern Okanagan to Princeton, Hope and points beyond,” Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart said. “It is an important part of our economy and our community and these upgrades will benefit both.”
Government of British Columbia and Xplornet Partner to Bring Affordable High-Speed to Remote B.C. Residents. Xplornet Communications Inc. is pleased to announce a partnership with the government of British Columbia to help bridge the urban/rural digital divide in rural and remote British Columbia. The initiative is a multi-year program to make Internet connectivity more affordable in rural and remote areas where installation costs can be high. The program will provide a subsidy of up to $250, or half of the cost of an installation of broadband equipment to new residential and business customers within Xplornet’s industry leading 4G rural broadband satellite footprint. This will significantly reduce the costs of installation, costs that may have been a barrier to the adoption of high-speed Internet. “The government of British Columbia deserves significant praise for a program that helps break down one of the last barriers to full connectivity in the province – namely the high cost of broadband installation in remote parts of BC. Now, even the most remote British Columbians can affordably benefit from the transformative power of high-speed Internet to connect them to the global economy,” said Xplornet President Allison Lenehan. Xplornet is the country’s leading rural broadband Internet provider and takes pride in connecting over 200,000 Canadians to the world. The commitment to offering every Canadian reliable, affordable and fast Internet is shared by an ever-expanding network of over 450 local dealers, including 60 in British Columbia alone. For more information about Xplornet high-speed Internet and how you may benefit from the British Columbia Broadband Satellite Initiative, visit xplornet.com or call 855-494-1079. For complete details on the British Columbia Broadband Initiative please visit www.gov.bc.ca/bcbroadbandsatellite.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone Welcome! Contact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-2956718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-2953361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced. BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250295-4194 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. 250295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 Community: INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250295-3541. 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: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princetonmuseum.org 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 1-866856-8442 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 every 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 #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m.
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ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available.
GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Everyone is welcome!
VISIT WITH YOUR MLA Visit MLA Jackie Tegart at the Princeton Town Hall: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month. 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 250295-6727 CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON 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 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday 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 250295-7272 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 Central 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 information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, 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.
SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information.
ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM.
LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083
PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037
PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060
ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM.
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PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum
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THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m.. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250295-6150.
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The PGSAR team hosted an In-house Novice/ Advanced Tracking Course April 25 - 27. Some tools of the trade learned were; A - Cutting for sign B - Signature starting point C - Drawing the track
VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: 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 on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome!
Photo below: the 40 members in attendance enjoyed their weekend training camp.
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PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m., at the Princeton PXA Grounds. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: Princeton Fish and Game Association, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250. PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the office at Sunflower Downs (PXA Grounds) at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. 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. LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome!
GSAR hosts tracker training camp Randy Rorvik PGSAR
British Columbia Tracking Association members from around the Province attended an In-house Novice /Advanced tracking course hosted by the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue team during the weekend of April 25 to the 27. Members attended this course to learn and practice their man tracking skills. Tracking is a vital tool used by SAR teams to quickly determine the direction of travel and ultimately help find lost subjects. The 40 members who attended the first course of the year fully enjoyed themselves.
The course was held at the Wildfire branch Sierra’s suppression camp near Martins Lake and offered up some very challenging ground to track on. PGSAR would like to thank the camp for allowing its use. We would also like to thank the Princeton Bakery for the delicious food they catered to us all weekend. For more information on the BC Tracking Association visit www.bctracking.org and for information on the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue Society visit www.facebook.com/princeton.gsar
PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! Youth GIRL 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
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coverage at Cascade Medical Clinic. On June 17, 2014 a new NP will be in place for one year while the current NP is on leave. From May 5 to June 17 there will not be a Nurse Practitioner at the
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clinic, until the one-year placement arrives. In the interim, patients can be seen by one of the physicians at the clinic. For more immediate health concerns, patients may report to the Emergency Department at the Princeton Regional Hospital.
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Vaccinations-not just for children Guest Editorial Black Press
In the past 50 years, vaccinations have saved more lives than any other health intervention. Vaccines are very safe, safer than therapeutic medicines and far safer than the consequences of the diseases that they protect against. They are also highly cost-effective. For example, for every $16 invested into providing the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to children, a life is saved. This can be compared to other effective public health interventions such as driver and passenger air bags, which cost $61,000 per life saved, or smoke detectors in homes at $210,000 per life saved. But vaccines are not just kids’ stuff. Adults need them, too. While some vaccines provide lifelong protection after a short series of shots, certain vaccines need booster doses, most notably tetanus, which should be received every 10 years. Other vaccines are only routinely recommended once one becomes a senior. Young adult women are now being offered the HPV vaccine, which protects against 70 per cent of the causes of cervical cancer. Unlike other vaccines, the influenza vaccine is given annually. This vaccine is formulated each year based on the types of circulating influenza viruses that are causing the most serious disease. Response to the vaccine is best in healthy individuals and only partially effective in people who are frail, elderly or have significant chronic diseases. This is why it is so important for healthy people who live with or care for those most at risk of severe outcomes from influenza also get the vaccine. If you are travelling abroad, going back to college, pregnant, entering into a healthcare profession or have any chronic underlying health conditions, you should ask your physician or call your local public health unit to find out which vaccines are recommended for you. The best reason to get vaccinated is that it protects you, and it protects the people around you. This is an important concept because vaccinated individuals become a ring of protection around the most vulnerable people in our families and communities, such as infants and children, the elderly and those with chronic diseases. Vaccines have been a powerful tool to reduce disease, disability, death and inequities for people of all ages and in all places. But they can only work if people continue to be vaccinated. Are you up to date? PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.
‘Vocational school’ back in style VICTORIA – The B.C. government has rolled out its ambitious “Certain partners, particularly organized labour, feel marginaloverhaul of the public education system, from kindergarten to gradu- ized,” McDonald wrote. “Others, particularly employers and employate school, much to the horror of its left-wing establishment. ers’ associations, do not feel heard within the system. Over the The formal title is B.C.’s Skills For Jobs Blueprint: Re-engineering recent past, several new directions have been introduced such as Education and Training. It’s designed to dovetail with the Harper de-regulation of trades and modular training that have caused strain regime’s Canada Job Grant that requires employers to co-sponsor because they were not fully inclusive during development, were seen training spaces so they will hire the students at the end. to benefit single interests, and they impacted the whole system.” Elementary and middle school curriculum is being revised to The ITA board is being replaced, with union representation increase emphasis on hands-on experience. High school restored, and advisory councils from industrial employand post-secondary skilled trades programs are getting ers will update their hiring needs. more money, but it’s going to be shifted from underThe B.C. Federation of Labour and the construction performing programs that don’t lead to jobs. unions have all but abandoned the NDP after Adrian Premier Christy Clark took another swipe at the bias Dix’s disastrous pitch for urban anti-industry votes last of B.C.’s system before heading to Malaysia, Singapore year. B.C. Fed president Jim Sinclair was an early advoand Hong Kong on another liquefied natural gas sales cate for rescuing skilled trades from the second-class trip. She noted that 20% of B.C. students, and nearly status they received in a culture fixated on university half of aboriginal students, don’t finish high school. for two generations. “Not only are there kids who don’t graduate, there That culture has created glaring problems. There TOM FLETCHER are kids who graduate, go out and get one or two creare too many institutions offering the same courses. As dentials before they finally find their way into a skills with health care, block funding is handed out without training program,” said Clark, who had her own wander any serious effort to measure the results. For many through university campuses before going into politics. students, university has become an extension of adolesA couple of weeks ago, Simon Fraser University president Andrew cence, finding one’s self through philosophy or film studies. Petter downplayed the “relatively small” skilled trades shortage for Employers get their share of blame from McDonald. Not only B.C. industry. did they chop up trades training to make it cheaper to obtain, their “We should not be engaged in a zero-sum kind of battle for dol- preferred source of skilled workers has been to poach from other lars,” Petter protested. That’s exactly what he and other university employers who paid to train them. executives are looking at, and it will be based on the latest graduate Skills-based employment data will be made public for students to employment data and labour demand forecasts. make career choices. Finally, students coming out of high school will One of the key architects of this sweeping plan is Jessica have a way to assess what they can expect after $50,000 or more is McDonald, who shook up the public service while serving as Gordon spent on higher education. Campbell’s deputy minister. It’s about time. Her report on trades training confirms what Campbell’s critics in the labour movement have long said: the government’s 10-year Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. experiment with the Industry Training Authority is a rudderless mess. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Owners of homes involved in fires extend thanks As the owners of the Fenchurch/Sunset West property that lost 2 rental homes last month, we can’t thank the firefighters enough for their incredibly swift response and thus ability to stop further devastation of neighbouring properties. When we got the word the next morning, some of the Firemen, especially Chief Eric Gregson and the RCMP staff were still there and obviously tired after a long night but working diligently to make sure all was safe so further investigations could proceed as needed. Thank you also to Chris Nice, Princeton’s ESS Director, who was able to make sure both of our families were clothed and provided with food and shelter for the 72 hours provided by ESS. Allan Kovaltsenko’s help and ear were, and still are, invaluable. To other unsung heroes, thank you, especially the neighbour who kept banging on Daniel’s door to wake him up. How no one was injured is beyond belief and we know that both sets of tenants were more than appreciative. To say how overwhelming the support was for the four affected families is an understatement but are we surprised? Not at all but we were at how quickly things got going. Thank you to everyone involved whether as setting relief programs up or supporting as contributors. Princeton Rocks! Pam and Larry Legault P.S. We were also pleased to see that this “wake up call” made many realize how important it is to have Tenant’s Contents Insurance. No, it won’t replace emotional items lost but think of the value of what you are wearing at this moment and will tomorrow. It adds up very quickly.”
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On May 9, Canadians will be honouring members of the Canadian Forces, those Military and Civilians that have died in Afghanistan. It should be an obligation for all Canadians to honour these individuals in some way on this special day. Participating in special events and moments of silence is a good thing. These extraordinary Canadians made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of principals we hold so dear in our Country. Canadians were in Afghanistan to help the people of that country to democratically self determine their future and move forward as a developing country. Let’s show the families of these brave Canadians that we will always remember them. On May 9, let’s fly our Canadian flag from our homes and places of business to clearly show our visible support for these very special Canadians. Chris Korwin-Kuczynski Toronto, ON
Will there be cell service in Hedley, B.C. ? To the Editor, Cell phone service in Hedley? Yes it is coming. I started 10 years ago on this when I was an alternate Area “G” Director to Roger Mayer. I was trying for toll free dialing in Area “G” – Village of Keremeos and Princeton and for cell phone service; now, after 10 years of work, waiting, lobbying, more waiting and opposition and now 90 per cent or more of Hedley residents are behind the project, the construction of the foundation for the antenna will begin this week. Once the foundation is completed, crews will install the antenna mast and the radio equipment that needs to be mounted on the mast. There will be some additional electronic equipment installed inside the Telus building to connect the antenna to the rest of the Telus network, and to provide power to the antenna and remote telemetry to allow technicians in the National Network Operations Center to monitor the healthy, workings of the antenna system 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. So if anything goes wrong, if it is not working as it should, the center will know right away and dispatch a technician to investigate and repair any problems. It will take some time to install and test this electronic equipment. If all goes well we could have the antenna on-air and have cell phone at the end of June or first of July, I was told at a recent meeting. I was also told that Telus is going to use the state of the art 4G wireless technology, Hedley will have faster and more
comprehensive 4G wireless service than currently exists across most of Europe, as less than 25 per cent of Europeans have access to 4G wireless service. So Hedley, we will be better connected than most of the European Union. The 4G wireless service we will have in Hedley, will include the familiar voice and text message as of traditional cell phone service; but we will also have access to wireless internet service at speeds up to 21 megabits per second, the speed will vary with distance and the traffic loading on the antenna. I think we will find the wireless internet service to be very impressive – fast. We now have cell service coming, the toll free calling was/ is too expensive, as the cost would increase your phone bill too much and residents were not in favor of that. However Hedley has toll free calling to Penticton, that helps. I was informed that Telus is going to offer a variety of “bundled” plans that include voice and data for cell phones. Some of the wireless internet plans, I have been told, starts as low as $5 per month (for tablets) or $10 for a TELUS Smart Hub that uses WiFi to connect multiple PC’s or smartphones in our home to the internet through a single wireless data plan. Don’t forget one of the benefits of wireless internet is you can take it with you to the park or anywhere in town. The Hedley antenna will not rely on any cell towers on the Highway, but will use a fiber optic cable from the Telus building and out to the network. Hope this helps explain where we are at this project. Elef Christensen, Hedley
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In 1973 Len and Jean Roberts, founders of the One Way Adventure Foundation, began with a simple booth at the Cloverdale Rodeo. They offered camping, cycling and canoeing expeditions. A probation officer liked their vision and on behalf of her Surrey office, negotiated with them to operate an extended program for youths on probation. Soon probation officers were dropping their most recalcitrant adolescent clients off at the Roberts home. With these often rowdy youths assembling in their back yard each morning, anxious neighbours across the street peeked through slits in closed curtains, understandably concerned about their property and personal safety. The Roberts took on workers and as their reputation for effectiveness increased, probation officers and social workers clamoured for more spaces to send youths. Len quickly realized they would have to get some of these hard to manage adolescents into a more tranquil and secure setting. The Gold House and Colonial Inn properties on the outskirts of Hedley were derelict and available, and he was able to acquire them. Just prior to the purchase, the Inn was seriously vandalized. One of the young vandals was placed in the Foundation’s Surrey program for other unlawful activities. Not realizing the Foundation had purchased the property, and wanting to establish a tough guy image, he foolishly boasted to Len about his part in the vandalism. Len immediately sent him to Hedley to help staff clean up and make repairs. Eventually 4 programs operated out of the Hedley setting. The youths were assigned to work projects such as fence mending, building trails, cutting grass etc. In time there were food prep, mechanics, retail and riding courses. Rigorous back packing and canoeing expeditions, skiing, rock climbing and rappelling were added to the mix. Most students attended the Foundation school. Needing space for programs and storage, Len managed over time to buy several empty, derelict buildings. Although not charismatic in the usual sense, he was able to explain his vision, purpose and methods in a manner that appealed to individuals eager to devote their lives to a significant purpose. The work was often arduous and the pay wasn’t great, but workers continued to come and stay. Several youths, after complet-
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Electoral Area ‘H’ Official Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Riverside Centre at 148 Old Hedley Road, Princeton May 13, 2014 — 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will be holding a Public Information Meeting in order to provide residents and property owners in Electoral Area ‘H’ an opportunity to review proposed housekeeping amendments related to the OCP Bylaw No. 2497, 2012 and Zoning Bylaw 2498, 2012, including a proposal to introduce “carriage houses” as a permitted accessory use in the Rural Zones (i.e. Resource Area, Agriculture, Large & Small Holdings). Residents and property owners are invited to the Riverside Centre in Princeton from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday May 13, 2014. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: Brad Hope Electoral Area ‘H’ Director bhope@rdos.bc.ca 250-295-3512
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Len and Jean Roberts, founders of the One Way Adventure Foundation.
ing their program, were accepted into a one year training course for young workers hoping to be employed by the organization. Upon completion, the Foundation hired them. Liking its highly effective approach combining work skills development, academics and wilderness expeditions, the government contracted for day programs in Penticton, Kelowna and Vernon. Possibly it was the organization’s success and acquisitions of neglected buildings that aroused the ire of a small cadre of elderly men in Hedley. For several years they plotted to discredit it. In 1986 they complained to the two major Vancouver dailies that the OWAF was a cult. Always searching for the dramatic, one reporter managed to make the allegation a front page story, based entirely on unproven speculation. A government inspection team, sombre faced men in dark suits, quickly descended on Hedley. They spent a week meticulously scrutinizing financial records and interviewing youths, staff and residents. In the end they completely exonerated the Foundation. In the early 1990s, a new government switched its youth programs from a regional to a community model. Len chose not to go in this direction and reluctantly folded the organization. Now, some 20 years later, newcomers to Hedley might be inclined to ask if the Foundation made a real difference. In response to this question, a resident said, “if it wasn’t for the Foundation, some of our larger structures would not have survived. They did major upgrades on neglected buildings.” The presence of young staff, usually carrying 2-way radios, helped seniors feel more secure. Also, there was no garbage collection and one program provided this service for staff, seniors and the disabled. Finding someone to replace a door or toilet, or fix a leaky tap was often difficult. The OWAF developed a service to fill this need. Certainly, the most important contribution lies in preparing youths to return to their community more willing and able to live productive, law abiding lives. Their work completed, the Roberts have retired and live quietly in Princeton.
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Saturday, May 10th, 2014 at the Legion Hall Dinner 5:30 pm Tickets $10, pick them up in the lounge! Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Front page: Alex portrays the beauty of India, photo right: Kassidy shares the spirit of Canada, photo centre: Zach demonstrates the power of Greece and Owen displays traditions of Mexico. Top Photo: Zach, Alex, Owen and Kassidy, ambassador candidates of 2014 present their formal attire during the fashion show.
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The Federal Government has proclaimed May 9th as a National Day of Honour to mark the end of Canada’s military mission in Afghanistan. Come join us on May 10th to honour our Veterans, and celebrate the strength of military familes. We’ll also celebrate all our Mothers!
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for 2014, Megan Pateman helped to organize the entire evening as she is working with the Ambassador Program as assistant coordinator. Ambassador Coordinator, Lori Thomas emceed the evening and began by introducing this years candidates: Alex Burke, sponsored by the Princeton Lions Club; Zach Jwaszko, sponsored by the Princeton Rotary Club; Owen Bartlett, sponsored by Copper Mountain Mine and Kassidy McCutcheon, sponsored by Princeton Weyerhaeuser. The candidates and their helper models then walked the runway showcasing fashions from; Fields, the Thrifty Boutique Shop, Work N’ Play, Auto Tac Signs and Embroidery, the Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, the Winking Pedlar, Princeton Golf Club Pro Shop, Nicki’s Tie Dyes, Shoppers Drug Mart and Suzie’s Shoppe. The candidates also modeled their formal attire and with their helpers presented the International wear each had chosen for the evening. Canada, Greece, Mexico, India, Japan, Italy, Hungary, Paris and Scotland were some of the international fashions showcased. Attendees to the fashion show had the opportunity to win intermission prizes donated by; Sweet Sensations, Fields, Chamber of Commerce and the Winking Pedlar. The Ambassadors, candidates and coordinators extend their thanks to PSS for the use of the gym, the helper models, Brownie Buddies, the clothing and accessory providers, donators, Tammy Dunstall, Corrie Smith and to all who attended the show. A special thank you is extended as well to the judges; Gail Madill, Donna Wilson and Sandi Lawlor. Don’t miss out on the next event—Speech Night and Chocolate Extravaganza will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
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Sixteen VFFN members enjoyed a two hour bird watching excursion out at Separation Lakes.
Naturalists visit Separation Lakes Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
Saturday, May 3, was a perfect day for birding, and 16 Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists and guests, led by Joan Kelly, took advantage of the fair weather to meander along the trails at Separation Lakes in search of feathered friends. We were successful in our quest, and observed a total of 28 species in the two hours we were out. Highlights were Northern Harriers, Savannah Sparrows, Western Kingbirds, a Rough-legged Hawk, and a great display executed by a juvenile Bald Eagle and a Golden Eagle flying side by side! Our club experts noted how the Bald Eagle soars with its wings flat, while the colourful and much larger Golden Eagle keeps its wings back at a slight angle (thanks, Amanda!). We enjoyed intermittent sunshine and shared a few snacks
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Similkameen Spotlight May 7, 2014
PSS/Student of the month for April 2014
SpotlightCOMMUNITY
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BEST NEW PICKUP
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BI-WEEKLY MONTHS WITH $1,425 DOWN. BASED ON A PURCHASE PRICE OF $30,488*. OFFER INCLUDES $1,000 SPRING BONUS‡‡ FOR ELIGIBLE OWNERS.
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of Mom’sAs Favourites May 11 are here!
Hillary Riel has been nominated for Student of the Month on two prior occassions. For the month of April 2014, Hillary has been selected as the PSS Student of the Month due to the fact that she has a cheerful attitude always. Hillary was nominated by Karla Friesen, Fine Arts Teacher at Princeton Secondary School.
Princeton Flower Stop is OPEN daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Look for yourALWAYS favourites Something & check out what’s new! on SPECIAL! 1167 Hwy 3 East Greenhouse # 250-295-5440
princetonflowerstop.com
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EXTENDED TO JUNE 2ND †*
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REDESIGNED 2014
2014 SIERRA DOUBLE CAB 1500 4X4
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48 MONTHS
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Call Gardner Chevrolet Buick GMC at 604-869-9511, or visit us at 945 Water Avenue, Hope. [License #7287]
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POSSE MIXED SLO-PITCH TOURNAMENT MAY 16th - 18th
REGISTER YOUR 10 PERSON TEAM TODAY! $300 Per Team Entry Fee (Minimum 3 Females/Team) Contests include Home Run Derby, Base Running Contest and more! Concession and Beverage Garden, Music, Entertainment and Prizes!
CONTACT & REGISTRATION INFO: For more information or to submit your registration, please contact Slo-Pitch Tournament Coordinator Linda Thompson at (250)295-1602, Shauna Hassell at (250)295-8723 or by email at info@princetonposse.org
are looking for a $20 / hour based on 125 hours / month
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday May 14, 2014 7:00 pm at Billy’s Family Restaurant 301 Vermillion Avenue, Princeton, BC
For more information email info@princetonposse.org or call the office at (250) 295-6544 Come and be a part of your Posse! Everyone invited!
“Please see Executive Summary on page 17 of this edition.”
Job Duties Include: Coordinate existing, new and potential sponsorship within the Princeton community. Liaise with local businesses to establish relationships and ensure both the Princeton Posse and the business are satisfied with their relationship. Establish sponsor appreciation program. Initiate drives and initiatives for fundraising, sponsorship and billets. Administrative and clerical duties as required, including but not limited to, providing a point person for general inquiries through office phone and info@princetonposse.org email. Contact visiting teams on behalf of sponsors to offer local services. Coordinate fundraising events including, but not limited to, Posse Slo-Pitch Tournament, Golf Tournament, Jersey Auctions, Posse Pub Nights, Auctions, Lawn Winterizing, Pro D Hockey Camps, Progressive 50/50 and Tailgate Parties. Coordinate game night tailgate parties, including but not limited to, game night sponsor, restaurant sponsor, entertainment, beverage gardens, set up/take down and transportation. Coordinate with Hockey Operations: School visits, “Skate with the Posse” nights, sponsor invites, town events and parades, and any other event where the Posse can show their community support in Princeton, Tulameen and area. Public Relations: Coordinate, expand and inform local and external media sources. Generate statements and press releases. Oversee website and Posse Social Media (Twitter). Locate relevant and local articles, external statements and Posse press releases and post on website. Manage game day operations. Responsible for knowing, acting on and delegating necessary roles and logistics for game day operation. Including, but not limited to, program inserts, announcements, “game day” shirt initiative, entertainment and other promotions. Any other duties as required. Qualifications: High level of interpersonal skills, overall socially approachable and outgoing nature. Strong technology skills and experience including, but not limited to, writing reports, making appropriate spread sheets for tracking and sharing, invoice generating, understanding and ability to learn and operate new programs. Experience and knowledge in business, marketing and sponsorship. Strong team player with customer service skills. Time management skills. Proactive self-starter, ability to multitask. Strong language and writing skills. Please send cover letter and resume to info@princetonposse.org or to P.O. Box 2517; Princeton, BC; V0X 1W0. Posting closes on May 23, 2014 at 5:00PM PST. Applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted. View www.princetonposse.org for more information.
Similkameen Spotlight May 7, 2014
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BUT WE DON’T WANT TO MISS YOU . . . The following businesses were too late to list their new or changed number in the 13-14 phone book:
Suzie's Shop........................ 250-295-7313 Sweet Sensations................ 250-295-3763 PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Joan's All Occasion Candy 250-295-6509 Boquets Sun Oka Appraisals........... 250-499-9565 The Winking Pedlar.............. 250-295-0820 Nugget Valley Gold.............. 250-295-1775 Sewn For You....................... 250-295-7663 Red Cross............................. 250-293-6467 Vermilion Forks Fitness...... 250-295-6099 Princeton Fire & Safety....... 250-295-0766 Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist)......... 250-295-2552 Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................ 250-295-8341 250-438-0103 Custom Pool & Spa Please Call
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Spotlight on Smiles
Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to all the vendors, performers and shoppers who turned out to support the 5th annual Outbackjacks Horse Rescue Flea Market! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Thumbs down to whomever disposed of a hypodermic needle either in their garbage or just dropped it on the ground outside of a park. Please dispose of them properly! Name: Sylvie Thomas Likes: Fashion shows and chocolate Dislikes: Mushrooms and rain when camping
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in
Sunday Worship 10:30 am Morning Worship 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
WORSHIP - 10:00 am
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.
Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month
Office Hours Wed. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thurs. 9:30 - 11 a.m.
190 - 1st Avenue Everyone 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 Water
Community Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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Princeton Posse - executive summary Message from the president The Princeton Posse has been a part of the KIJHL for 12 seasons. The KIJHL includes teams from communities throughout BC and Spokane, Washington. Hockey is a part of Canadian culture particularly in climates where we enjoy four seasons. Our parents and our grandparents played hockey and we are good at it. Fast paced and physically demanding, junior hockey is a terrific spectator and participative sport for the entire family. Princeton’s ice arena includes seating for 500, food and beverage concessions, and ample parking. Posse Hockey provides exciting on ice competition, supported by off ice contests and special events. New sponsors and repeat sponsors are willing to support the team financially and otherwise. Boosting on game days, tail gate parties, puck toss, beer garden, merchandise sales, employee/customer/ vendor events are amongst the methods we will use to increase attendance and provide excellent value to both spectators and sponsors. Coaching stability and expertise is supplied with the return of Bill Rotheisler and Mark McNaughton, and training and conditioning excellence is provided by Denis Thibert, Sean MacDonald and Pete MacDonald. A strong core of volunteers backs the team up supplying talent and skill in the timekeeping and statistical functions, play by play webcasting, arena announcements, music, merchandise kiosk, ticket and door sales, and a number of other functions needed to ensure the ongoing success of the community team. Last year a call to arms was made for
assistance, and eighteen people stepped up to help on our board of directors. The response from the community was overwhelming and ensured a successful year. We worked together to promote hockey excellence, education and life skills on and off the ice. We made it! In 2014/15 we will build upon the enthusiasm and support of last year. Our plan for continuous improvement includes: • Continue to build a winning team through effective drafting, coaching, training and development • Build a tradition that players and participants can be proud of through a Wall of Fame and celebration of our achievements • Eight directors on the Board to set the strategy and finalize the business plan for 2014/15 – goal setting allows for focus and accountability, and helps share the load •A new chair to be elected by the Board from the Board of Directors • Posse Booster position – contract basis for one year. A capable and experienced marketer, willing to embrace the team and execute the plan for increased sponsorship and community participation with an emphasis on adding value! • Utilize the energy and willingness of sponsors to build on and off ice entertainment and events • Establish a fresh image giving full value to sponsors within the rink • Learn from the best practices of other rinks and community groups This may be the most exciting year in the history of the Posse! Come on out and support the Princeton Posse at the Annual General Meeting on May 14, 2014, at Billy’s Family Restaurant at 7 p.m.
~ There’s excitement in the air Dean Johnston President - Princeton Posse
The Princeton Posse board recently held its final sit down in preparation for the AGM. In review the season was declared a success. Previous articles I focused on some of the feel good moments last season. But in reality, it comes down to financial performance and analytic review. Bus charters were curtailed, one bus was sold, the other almost paid off, ticket prices were lowered, player and mezzanine area was upgraded, past differences with coach Hladun were resolved, pregame tailgate dinners were offered… but what did it all translate into, what did it really mean? In a detailed financial analysis, the season not only produced a marginally successful financial result but paved a path for future growth. The trends clearly indicated what worked. And clearly demonstrated what happened when energy ran out. Rather than be a negative the board focused on what could be – if a dependence on precious volunteer time could be eliminated as a weight on the organization’s shoulders. What if once started, successful events or concepts could be built on rather than being reduced to a learning exercise for what might have been? While change sometimes is embraced with apprehension and concern of the unknown, the board reviewed the data and fully endorsed a plan that would see the addition of a year round paid position. Without constant attention to detail on a
sustained vision, the local team would never rise above the drained energy level of a dedicated few on weekends or weeks where they had the time to make a difference. This year’s board unanimously chose a new direction and embraced the opportunity to see the Posse mature into a valued and proud community asset. I share the optimism of those returning to the board that the Posse is a valued community asset. I also share the belief that staying the course is not sustainable. Life interrupts and volunteers wear down. Not a negative but a recognition that to realize any untapped potential, the Posse must accept the responsibility that to run any business, there must be a solid foundation and backbone. The board can provide the foundation, but can no longer be a bottomless pit of doing it all. The backbone can no longer be… whenever someone has a few hours. Follow through on ideas… a commitment to building on promotions that worked… year round presence in the community… fundraising that also adds value rather than coming across as a handout. And most important – building the atmosphere in the arena on game night in a manner that is relevant to the local community. And loud. And fun. And what Princeton often touches, just not often enough, or consistent enough. That is our vision. That is our belief of what is easily possible. I invite any with a few moments to join us in presenting the new vision on May 14 at 7 p.m., at Billy’s Restaurant during the Annual General Meeting.
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TOM REICHERT RENTALS Box 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0 Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395
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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
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HONDA WATER PUMPS, TILLERS, LAWN MOWERS, GENERATORS, SNOW BLOWERS
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Phone: 250-295-7381
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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
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Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling
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An Alberta Oilfield Company is hiring experienced dozer and excavator operators, meals and lodging provided. Drug testing required. 1-(780)7235051. LOOKING for contract logging trucks to haul in the Vernon, Lumby, Salmon Arm, Malakwa area. Steady work. Please call 250-597-4777 Princeton Museum NOW HIRING - Two positions for the 2014 summer season. Museum Archive Assistant, Museum Supervisor. Looking for a summer job? Are you a student (15 years or older) who is enrolled for classes in the 2014/2015 school year (secondary or post)? If so we would love to meet you! Drop off, mail or email your resume: princetonmuseum@gmail.com PO Box 281 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 250-295-7588 Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Service Plumbers/Gasfitters, $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416
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son of Loretta Thorpe and Peter and Elly Venier of Trail BC. Wedding date still to be set.
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Princeton has an immediate opening for a Mechanic in the Public Works Department. The position is suited for a self-motivated, well organized individual that can work with minimal supervision. Excellent communication and team skills are a must.
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· Applicants must hold a current valid BC Mechanic Journeyman Certificate with a minimum 3 years experience and a Class C welding ticket. · Preference will be given to certification in Motor Vehicle Inspection. · Grade 12 and a valid BC driver’s license Class 5 with air endorsement is required. A driver’s extract may be requested. · A valid first aid certificate is an asset. A complete job description is available on our website at www.princeton.ca This position is within the jurisdiction of the Town of Princeton and CUPE Local 608 Collective Agreement.
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STUCCO APPLICATORS to start immediately for a busy stucco company located in West Kelowna area. Position starts at $29.00/hr. Contact Kevin @ 250-862-7418 or email acestuccoltd@gmail.com
SERVICE Writer/Warranty Administrator required immediately for busy Heavy Truck repair shop in Kelowna, BC. Parts and/or service experience in the industry an asset. Attention to detail, clear communication and organization skills a must. Competitive wages and benefits reflecting experience. Please forward all resumes to jdiesel1@telus.net.
Funeral Homes
Joe and Patricia Olson of Williams Lake, BC are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter
Please forward your resume by May 16, 2014 to: Kevin Huey, Director of Infrastructure and Parks Town of Princeton PO Box 670 151Vermilion Ave Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Or email to jobs@princeton.ca
LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095 Furnished Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, must be quiet. Rents start at $525.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.
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Cinco de Mayo is a day when people of various backgrounds gather to celebrate Mexican culture. But no Cinco de Mayo celebration is complete without Mexican cuisine, which can even be enjoyed at the breakfast table. The following recipe for “Chilaquiles” from Joy Manning and Tara Mataraza Desmond’s “Almost Meatless” is a less traditional take on this beloved Mexican breakfast dish, but it’s delicious nonetheless. Chilaquiles Serves 4 1 1 1 2 1
11/2 cups dried black beans, cooked, or 1 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed Chilaquiles 1 cup vegetable oil 8 6-inch corn tortillas 4 to 8 eggs 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or Cotija cheese 1/2 cup crema or sour cream Salt
Red Sauce 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes, drained medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped small shallot, coarsely chopped medium cloves garlic, coarsely chopped tablespoon butter
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To make the sauce, put the tomatoes, jalapeno, shallot, and garlic in a blender and process until smooth. Heat the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Pour the blended mixture into the pan, stir in the black beans and simmer the sauce for 15 minutes. To prepare the chilaquiles, heat the oil to 350 F in a deep pot or Dutch oven. Gently lower one or two tortillas into the hot oil with a pair of metal tongs and fry for about 1 minute on
each side, until golden. Remove from the oil and transfer to a cooling rack lined with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt. Repeat with the remaining tortillas. Prepare the eggs to order for each serving. Place a tortilla on a plate, ladle about 1/4 cup of the sauce on top, sprinkle with cheese, and add a dollop of crema. Stack a second tortilla on top of that layer, creating another in the same manner. Top with an egg and serve. PC145123
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Whether it’s cool or not, folks are folks During a recent warm spell, I checked out our living room notice a weird phenomenon. The bias parts began to stretch window to see what folks were wearing, a reasonably reli- and the poodles staggered drunkenly around the uneven able weather gage. Nearly all were without jackets and hats waves of the hemline. My bemused mother would trim the and some were in shorts and sandals. One adult stood right stretched bits for me but soon the poodles were in mortal out and skewed my calculations. He wore a summer T-shirt, danger of leg amputation as some sunk slowly into the waves shorts, flip-flops and a woolen winter cap pulled of bias. I can’t say what happened to the skirt but down over his ears and forehead. I allowed I do know I wore the shoes until winter came and myself a few private moments of sanctimoniousthat is when the next wardrobe folly emerged. ness, wondering why on earth anyone would In the fifties in Winnipeg, there were bizarre want to look so foolish in public. regulations involving clothing for school children. We were to wear uniforms three days a In the middle of my feelings of superiority, week. The other two days were our own choice. a parade of images from my past floated across Having moved the year before from the Wild my sight line. Back combed, lacquered hairdos West of Calgary where anything went, I found and greasy ducktails, platform shoes, disco roller the idea very cool before it was cool to be “coolâ€?! skates (the strap-on kind with ball bearings in MERRILYN HUYCKE The girls’ uniforms consisted of a long sleeved the wheels), bell bottom pants, ponchos and, white cotton shirt worn with cufflinks, a black heaven help us, that poor creature known as tunic and sash and black tights. We were also not Twiggy who was all head and stick limbs but allowed to wear pants of any kind. This meant who looked “greatâ€? in mod clothes. that when the temperature was -30f. we had to Then it became personal as I slid back into the fifties. My mother was always elegantly clothed, done-up pull on ski pants over our uniforms for the walk to school. and coiffed. She put on her make-up to take out the garbage. They would then be removed once we were inside. You can Seriously. My friends from Jubilee Avenue were in awe of her, see the hassle of all this. The fashion statement of felt-lined telling me a few too many times that she looked like a movie leather moccasins, ski pants and jacket over a smart black star. I believe she despaired of me ever becoming a lady and and white uniform didn’t wash with many of us so we usually she pretty much nailed it. In my pre-adolescent naivety, I chose to nearly freeze to death without the ski pants etc., on longed for a felt skirt, saddle shoes with fluorescent shoe laces our daily walk. Oh, and I forgot to add that hats were definitely not cool and bobby socks. I must explain the felt skirt, also known as a poodle skirt, in those days. By now you may imagine I’m blushing over my named for the giant appliquĂŠd poodle images around the hasty condemnation of the fellow in the summer clothes and hemline. These skirts were cut out in a circle so that they winter hat pulled down over his ears and you’d be right. It is a flared impressively when the wearer danced, particularly harmless quirk compared to the chances we took with serious during an energetic jive session. No matter that I despised frostbite and hypothermia. It’s a wee bit comforting to know dancing. I have always had two left feet that behave like they that folks are folks no matter what the times. Now if I can just remember whatever happened to my belong to someone else and that I am only borrowing them. My poor mother tried to talk me out of my longing but James Dean jacket... finally gave in. I wore my felt skirt several times but began to
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