Similkameen Spotlight, November 07, 2012

An emotional outpouring came from a group gathered to lay the 56 Whistler sled dogs to rest at the Penticton BC SPCA pet cemetery.

The whimper and cries of one dog that came with it’s owner to pay their respects seemingly fit in, as many of the 100 or so people in attendance wiped tears away from their faces.

“We could not save you, but we could be your voice demanding justice for these unspeakable crimes. In every step of this investigation we held you in our hearts,” said Marcie Moriarty, crime prevention and enforcement officer, BC SPCA. “We wept as we carried your broken bones from your mass grave and as we witnessed first hand the evidence of your devastating final moments on earth we became even more deeply committed to seeking justice for you and every animal whose lives are shattered by human violence.”

The mass killing at a Whistler-based sled dog tour company in 2011 launched the largest ani-mal cruelty investigation in BC SPCA history. In order to gather evidence to pursue charges, the

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Three Princeton Air Cadets who are members of the 259 Panther, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron of Penticton, had the honour of participating in the half-time Salute to Veterans and Military Valour during the BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders game held at BC Place Stadium in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The salute was presented by the BC Yukon Command of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Leading the salute was the Royal Canadian Navy Band followed by bands from all over B.C., including Canadian Forces Brigade bands, Regimental Association bands, First Responder bands, Legion, Cadet and community bands.

Lining both sides of the field were ceremonial guards from the RCMP, Vancouver Police Department, B.C. Sherriffs Department and the Vancouver Fire Department.

Nick Cherot, Kendra Hill and Destiny Earle along with their squadron joined numerous Air, Navy and Army Cadets as the ceremonial colour parties lead Veterans onto the field.

Veterans present for the salute served in the Second World War, the Korean War, U.N. Nato Operations, Peacekeeping Operations, the Afghanistan War, Reservists and Legionnaires.

Along the sides of the field riding in military vehicles were Veterans and members of the Canadian Military Remembrance Society, the Western Command Military Vehicle Historical Society, then joined by the Canadian Army Veterans Motor Unit, who rode in on their motorcycles.

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Cadets honour Veterans at BC Lions gameAir, Navy and Army Cadets from all over B.C., participated in the Salute to Veterans and Military Valour during half-time at the BC Lions vs Saskatchewan Roughriders game at BC Place Stadium on Nov. 3.

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SLED DOGS - from page 1ArtsGARDEN 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:ADULT & YOUTH BADMINTON:Grades 4 -12 Monday nights 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. @ P.S.S. Gym.

PRINCETON LIBRARY:Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 6p.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. NO Current Representative

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 7:00pm.

HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2pm to 7pm 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]

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30pm 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 250-295-7005 or 250-295-6922

ALANON: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!

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

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

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

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

ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sun-day, 2 PM.

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

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

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

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

SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Cham-ber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 [email protected]

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

THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB:INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7pm every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

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

OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME:Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at 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 fair 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 fair grounds. Third Thurs-day of each month at 7 p.m. New Mem-bers welcome!PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION:Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room. 6:30 p.m. New Members wel-come!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.

YouthINTERESTED IN 4-H:Contact: Alana Baird 250-295-0550 for more info.

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 250-295-7374PRINCETON 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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MOTHER GOOSE PROGRAM

Nov. 1 - Dec. 6Thursday’s

10:00 am - 11:00 am at The Family Place

120 KenleySongs, Rhyme, Storiesfor you and your child

250-295-3126for more info.

remains of the animals had to be exhumed. More than one thousand pages of evidence was gathered against the former general manager of Howling Dog Tours, Bob Fawcett. He pled guilty to the charges in August and is expected to be sentenced later this month.

“We always promised that the remains of the animals would be treated with the utmost respect and care and once the evidence had been gathered and justice had been served through the courts that we would return and ensure that these dogs could be properly laid to rest. Today we gather to fulfill that promise and to honour the 56 Whistler dogs whose violent deaths shocked the world and touched so many hearts,” said Craig Daniell, chief executive officer, BC SPCA.

The news of the animal cruelty case touched people worldwide. The pet cemetery located off White Lake Road near Penticton was chosen because of that and for the beauty of the area. Wearing t-shirts with a sled dog pictured and white writing that read Justice for the Whistler Sled Dogs, Nicole and Phil Jenson travelled from Chilliwack to attend the ceremony. Nicole read a poem she wrote to lay at the memorial head stone stating that this is “where the lost souls of dogs, reunite with beloved friends.” She ended her poem with “forever they will howl in our hearts.” The couple are volunteers at the SPCA and said they have attended many vigils for the sled dogs.

“It has opened our eyes to the lack of penalty there is for the abuse that happens to animals.

We hope this case in particular will set things in motion to change things,” said Phil, who brought their rescue dog Marley to the ceremony. “This is something that never really leaves our minds.”

Arlene Dunstan-Adams, from Penticton, said the story of the Whistler Sled Dogs hit especially close to her heart. She said she is part of the Heart Rescue program for Huskies that focuses on sav-ing dogs in northern remote communities and reservations in Canada to find them good homes. Dunstan-Adams remembers when she first heard about the sled dogs and how hard it hit her.

“I was fostering two huskies at that time and they were actually close to Whistler. I looked at them and thought that could have been them,” she said.

Many of those who work with the SPCA became quite emotional during the ceremony. Kathy Woodward, senior animal protection offi-cer in the Okanagan had to pause and take a moment before she spoke to the Western News.

“This memorial is for the sled dogs but it rep-resents all the animals in the province and world that have been abused. I think it will bring me some closure, at the moment it is very emotional because we are here with people who were with the case from the beginning and it is very dif-ficult for them. But, it will offer closure,” said Woodward. “This touched a lot of people and it is a shame that it took something of this scale to make people realize animal cruelty happens every single day.”

Memorial at Penticton BC SPCA pet cemetery held in remembrance of the 56 Whistler sled dogs at the heart of a tragic animal cruelty case.An owner and her two dogs pay their respect.

Kristi Patton

Reward offered for puppy lost on Halloween

Zuse was frightened off by fireworks during the evening of October 31. (Halloween night) He is a 3lb, five month old Toy Chihuahua. His colouring is black with a bit of brown and white.

Zuse belongs to Tasha Cliffton, who misses her pet terribly.

There have been reports of sightings, but nothing concrete to date.

12 year old neighbour, Larissa Simon has cre-ated a Facebook page entitled “Please Help Find Zuse” to assist in locating him. Please share her page. If you have any information on the where-abouts of Zuse or if you have him please call 295-6515 or 293-6424 or post a message to the Facebook page. A reward is offered.

Lisa [email protected]

Zuse belongs to Tasha Cliffton who is missing him terribly.

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Chamber to open Christmas store

A downtown, high traffic location will be available to individuals or groups who operate a home based business and or who do crafts for sale.

The Princeton & District Chamber of Commerce has developed this initiative to help promote local business and give residents a wider shopping experience for the Christmas season.

On November 15, 2012 the Christmas Store will open at 219 Vermilion Ave., (the old Similkameen Sunshine building) giving home based business owners and crafters the opportu-nity to have a storefront location to display and sell their wares.

The store will be open beginning November 15 for two weeks (Thursday - Saturday) and five days a week in December.

To register and reserve your space in the Christmas Store see Ed at the Image Emporium, 221 Bridge Street.

The rate for November is $40 for Chamber members and $60 for non-members. A day rate of $20 is also available. The five day rate for December will be $50 for Chamber members and $75 for non members.

Princeton is host to many and various types of businesses. Is is the objective of the Chamber to promote and encourage local business as well to encourage residents to do their shopping locally.

More money is kept in the community when you shop local rather than shopping in a big -box store. Businesses who sell locally, often purchase local as well.

Businesses that are unique help to create the character and prosperity that is enjoyed by all in

the community.Local businesses provide employment for res-

idents who then in turn spend within their com-munity which helps to create economic stability.

Local businesses are invested in their commu-nities, they are generally run by people who live locally, are less likely to leave and care about the community’s welfare and future.

Local business owners also donate and sup-port local charities far more than non-local owners.

Take a stroll through your community. Have a look at what your local businesses have to offer, and remember when you support your local business you are supporting the community in which you live.

Lisa [email protected]


SpotlightNEWSAlex Atamanenko, MP

BC Southern Interior

in participation with your elected officials

invites you to the

MP Community

Forum Wednesday, Nov. 14th

7:00 PM Princeton Legion

170 Bridge Street

Hear from your elected officials & others! Bring your questions & comments!

With special guests:

Charlotte Mitchell, Chief, Upper Similkameen Band Harry Lali, MLA, Fraser-Nicola

Frank Armitage, Mayor Town of Princeton

Brad Hope, RDOS Area H Director Ed Staples, Save Our Hospital Coaltion

I N F O : 1-800-667-2393 or [email protected]

222 Burton Avenue250-295-6938

email: [email protected]

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CADETS - from page 1Vocalist Stephanie Greaves sang “Amazing

Grace” followed by a Musket Volley by the 78th Fraser Highlanders Honour Guard which brought the salute to a close.

“It was awesome,” said Destiny Earle when speaking of the experience.

She said that it was exciting to be a part of and that it was fun to meet Cadets from all over B.C.

20 of the various Cadets held the Canadian Flag in center field while the remaining Cadets marched in the ceremony.

After the salute the Cadets enjoyed the remainder of the final game of the regular sea-son.

If you wish to view the video of the salute please visit www.bclions.com and choose the Salute to Veterans halftime show.

Top photo: the march-ing bands from across B.C. as they exit the stadium. Center photo: Cadets Nick Cherot, Destiny Earle and Kendra Hill enjoying the game after the ceremony. Bottom photo: the Musket Volley by the 78th Fraser Highlanders Honour Guard.


BC Lion Paul McCallum completes his third field goal of the evening with just over a minute left in the game. BC Lions win 17-6 over the Saskatchewan Roughriders during the final game of the regular season.



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Enjoy the stunning Copper Mountain view while enjoying sushi. Featuring fare from the award winning Isshin Sushi Bar, known as

Penticton’s top choice for Japanese and Asian dining. Chef Kazunori Yoda, with over 20 years of experience, will be here in

Princeton preparing fresh & authentic Japanese Maki and Nigiri Sushi. Join us � ursday, November 15, 2012 and then every 2 weeks a� er that.

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FLU (INFLUENZA) VACCINE NOW AVAILABLE: $21.49No appointment necessary when you come into the store on Sundays 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Monday to Wednesday

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Southern ridge trading Co.at 137 Tapton Avenue (behind Plaza Mall)

invites you to its

2 days only!november 9 and 10, 2012

9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily

HOURLY DRAWS

Coffee & Goodies

DOOR PRizeS

50% OFF All Clothing

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20% OFF All Scrapbooking Supplies

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The Graduating Class of 2012is proud to sponsor the

19th Annual Country Craft Fair

Sunday, December 4, 2011at Princeton Secondary School

9:00 am to 3:00 pmCall 250-295-3218 to book your table today!

*Tables Must be Booked by November 30, 2011*

Table Rental: $25.00

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Joanie KotanenGospel Recording Artist

singer~songwriter~speaker~musicianIN CONCERT

November 14, 2012 at 2:00 p.m.Princeton Pentecostal Church Hall

165 Vermilion AveEveryone is welcome to this free desert and coffee - afternoon

concert!

Music available at event or at

[email protected]

When : November 14th at 2PM Where: Princeton Pentecostal Church Hall 165 Vermillion Ave Princeton, BC Everyone is welcome to this free desert and

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Vancouver, British Columbia – October 30, 2012 – Copper Mountain Mining Corporation (TSX: CUM) (the “Company” or “Copper Mountain”) is pleased to announce that Mr. Jim O’Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, has been inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame. Candidates for induction into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame must be indi-viduals who have demonstrated outstanding life-time achievements to the benefit of the Canadian and/or world mineral industry. Mr. O’Rourke was selected under the category of “Building a Corporation”, which relates to his commitment and dedication to the mining industry during his long and successful career. Mr. O’Rourke played a key role in the development of four mines in the province of British Columbia and has been involved with the mining industry for nearly five decades. His long list of noteworthy projects has injected billions of dollars of invest-ment income and capital expenditures into the country, resulting in significant economic and social prosperity for many Canadian citizens.

In his nomination, Mr. O’Rourke was praised for cultivating a strong relationship with Japanese partner, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation. Mr. O’Rourke’s association with the Japanese con-glomerate began in the late 1980’s and was critical to the opening of the Huckleberry Mine in Northern British Columbia and the open-ing of the Copper Mountain Mine in Southern British Columbia. In addition, Mr. O’Rourke directed development under difficult circum-stances. Despite the financial crisis in late 2008, Mr. O’Rourke‘s relationship with Mitsubishi Materials ensured that project agreements mate-rialized and that the project was built as intend-ed, on budget and on schedule. This reaffirmed the importance of foreign investment from part-ner Mitsubishi Materials Corporation to the mining industry and the provincial economy.

Mr. Jim O’Rourke, Chief Executive Officer stated: “I am honored to be inducted into the

Canadian Mining Hall of Fame, but the award is really a tribute to many people’s efforts. Our trustful relationship with Mitsubishi Materials Corporation has confirmed the importance of natural resources to the Canadian economy for investment, job creation, and government reve-nues to pay for health care, education and social programs. Our sustainable, resource based, export-orientated economy will keep our prov-ince and country vital and prosperous for years to come. Being in the mining industry for so many years has been a privilege and an honor”

Mr. O’Rourke has won many other prestigious awards over the years. He is also a 2011 recipient of the Order of BC, the Edgar A. Scholz Medal for excellence in mine development in 2005 and the MABC’s 2010 Mining Person of the Year Award. The inductees for the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame have been selected by an indepen-dent advisory committee from public nomina-tions. Mr. O’Rourke will receive his award at the annual dinner for inductees held on January 10, 2013. For more information, visit http://www.mininghalloffame.ca/

Jim O’Rourke, CEO is inducted into the Canadian Mining Hall of Fame

Jim O’Rourke, Chief Executive Officer, Copper Mountain Mining Corporation

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Bunchgrass Quilters decorate RidgewoodThe Bunchgrass Quilters have once again out done themselves with their generosity and tal-ent. Over the past year these wonderful ladies have taken their needles and fabric in hand and cre-ated absolutely amazing mini quilts to hang on the doors of Ridgewood Lodge. The different designs and techniques are truly works of art that we can all appreciate. They will help resi-dents find their rooms as each quilt has a specific theme. As we were looking through them we all saw different traits that would apply to each resi-dent like a cowboy on a bucking bronco, a whim-sical cat, a wood duck or a gone fishin’ theme. The imagination and talent of these ladies is truly a sight to see. We can’t thank them enough.These quilts will remain at Ridgewood Lodge as a tribute to the big hearts and talent found in our little town of Princeton.

Bunchgrass Quilters Mary Bird, Ruby Grant and Kathy McKay.


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A heart-breaking case that served to shine atten-tion on animal cruelty around the world found closure in a tranquil setting just outside Penticton.

Several dozen mourners gathered at the B.C. SPCA pet cemetery in Penticton on Friday to pay their respects to 56 sled dogs who were killed in Whistler in April 2010. The dogs were shot or had their throats slit as a result of a drop in demand for sled dog tours following the 2010 Olympics.

The mass killing launched the largest animal cruelty investigation in B.C. SPCA history, with the former general manager of Howling Dog Tours pleading guilty to causing unnecessary pain and suffering to animals. Bob Fawcett will be sentenced later this month.

“We could not save you, but we could be your voice demanding justice for these unspeakable crimes,” the SPCA’s Marcie Moriarty said during the Penticton ceremony.

Although incidents like the mass killing are thankfully rare, the suffering and neglect of help-less animals is all too common. And it is these cases where our attention is most needed.

“It has opened our eyes to the lack of penalty there is for the abuse that happens to animals. We hope this case in particular will set things in motion to change things,” said Phil Jensen, an SPCA volun-teer who travelled from his home in Chilliwack for the memorial service.

While Friday was a time to mourn the cruel fate suffered by those 56 dogs, now is the time to focus our efforts on bringing stricter penalties for those found guilty of abuse and pledging our support for programs that provide comfort to animals in distress.

Because it is that support that will be the great-est tribute we can give to those 56 dogs who have touched the hearts of so many of us.

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VICTORIA – Two very different scenes unfolded at opposite ends of the province last week.

In the remote northwest corner of B.C., the first power line towers started going up to connect Highway 37 communities to the BC Hydro grid. The Nisga’a, Tahltan and other aboriginal com-munities will soon have reliable power, as well as much-needed training and jobs during clearing and construction.

Meanwhile down on the Gulf Islands, the most hysterical, dishonest campaign against smart meters I’ve heard of so far went into high gear.

I’ve obtained a mass e-mail from the head anti-smart meter organizer on Salt Spring Island that shows the mentality at work here. (Corix is the BC Hydro con-tractor that has installed more than a million meters and has approached the Gulf Islands with trepidation, the last area of B.C. to be done.)

“Corix is attacking with 30 trucks on Mon. the 22nd,” Chris Anderson wrote in October. “People [sic] are advised NOT to attend the Victoria pipeline rally but instead help defend against [sic] spymeter installations in their neighborhoods.”

Anderson’s self-appointed supporters fanned out across the island, attempting to turn away installers on the false assumption that everyone has fallen for their crackpot fear campaign. They managed to stop 12 per cent of the installations.

Coincidentally, Anderson has been doing a brisk business selling $35 meter locks to gullible Salt Spring Islanders in recent months. They don’t work, and you’re not allowed to lock BC Hydro property anyway. Others have been sold official-looking “no smart meter” signs that don’t identify the customer, so they don’t work either.

As for the term “spymeter,” I’ve reported on the weird theories spread by Bill Vander Zalm in a video interview, where he claims

smart meters are part of a global surveillance system that can even tell what you’re cooking. Vander Zalm has been outdone by one Brian Thiesen, who styles himself as the “chairman” of “Interior Smart Meter Awareness.”

In September, the Merritt Herald reported on Thiesen’s presentation to 20 unwary people in a church basement. He claimed wireless meters not only provide video surveillance of your house, they are also responsible for “dying bees” and “defective sperm and eggs” as well as disease and fires.

Thiesen even claimed radio frequency signals can “pull your PIN number directly out of your head.” Is there no limit to the nonsense some people will

fall for?Surrey Fire Chief Len Garis co-authored a study that shows

residential fires have decreased with the advent of smart meters. Which brings me to the ugliest opposition to this modernization, the criminal element.

Here in North America’s marijuana mecca, installers have encountered many meter bypasses, wired up to steal hydro and conceal high consumption for grow ops. In addition to being ille-gal, they are a fire hazard that is removed when discovered.

Installers also find more sophisticated cases of hydro theft. Removing the mechanical meter reveals a hole cut in the back of the case, so the dials can be turned back to hide a grow ops power consumption. No wonder some people want to lock them down.

Of course all of this is defeated by a smart grid system, so the growers and other crooks are angry.

A BC Hydro official told me about one case where a user was told he had a bypass, and that it was being removed. His bill went from next to nothing to a reasonable level.

The customer complained to the media, falsely inflating the amount of his bill and blaming an inaccurate smart meter.

The real smart meter manipulation

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In accordance with Sections 24 and 26 of the Community Charter, the Town of Princeton gives public notice that it intends to enter into a lease agreement with Similkameen Masonic Association for the lease of property located at 187 Vermilion Avenue. The Similkameen Masonic Association intends to use the property and building for the purposes of a fraternal organization lodge.

The property is legally described as: Parcel Identifiers: 012-754-722 & 012-754-731, Lot 11-12, District Lot 706,Yale Division of Yale Land District, Plan 55

The term of the lease is for five (5) years with the option of renewal for one (1) additional five (5) year term. Rent for the term and for each renewal of the term will be $10.00.

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Dear editor, The Conservatives

go to great lengths to convince Canadians they care about our veterans. Yet actions speak louder than words and they contin-ue to neglect our vet-erans while using them as political props.

Consider this: the Conservatives spent $750,000 dollars and 5 years dragging our veterans through the courts over their pen-sions. They fought tooth and nail to pre-vent them from getting what they earned and deserve. The govern-ment lost that battle when the Federal Court, in a stinging rebuke, ruled in favour of our disabled veter-ans.

Then consider the situation of veterans who pass away: the `Last Post Fund` is supposed to pay up to $3600 dollars to help cover veterans’ funeral costs.. This amount is already inadequate to meet the actual costs of a funer-al. But to make the situation worse, the Conservative govern-ment’s rejection rate of over 60% since 2006 for applications to the Fund is staggering. Likewise, we are now learning from media reports that funeral operators from across Canada are absorb-ing the costs because many of the veterans and their families have been left twisting in the wind by this gov-ernment.

Imagine how much more decent and honourable it would have been had the Conservatives spent that $750,000 dollars to help pay for the funeral costs of our veterans instead of fighting them in court over their pensions.

When the Conservatives brag about their record on veterans, remind them of the truth. No amount of govern-ment spin can change that reality.

Yours sincerely,Sean Casey,

MP Liberal Party of Canada Veterans Affairs Critic

We are thankful every day for what they went through

Witches Greetings2012

Dear Editor,

I am a member of The War Amps Operation Legacy, which consists of young members and graduates of the Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program who are dedicated to preserv-ing and commemorat-ing Canada’s military heritage by teaching younger generations about our nation’s wartime history.

I have had the privilege to learn about Canada’s mili-tary heritage and also know what it is like

to live without a limb – a strong bond that I share with war ampu-tee veterans. CHAMP was started by war amputee veterans and I want to give back to those who have given me so much.

It’s important to remember our vet-erans for countless reasons.. The indi-viduals that left their families, homes and lives behind to fight for us and our coun-try deserve more than just remembrance. We should be thank-ful every day for what they went through

for us.. The bravery, strength and courage it took is not some-thing easily found. I give all my respect to our war veterans.

I encourage all of you to learn more about Canada’s his-tory by means of The War Amps Military Heritage Series doc-umentaries, which can be ordered at waramps.ca.

Sincerely,Kendra Blakely,Operation Legacy

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Warty flew in to the ZigZag to meet the wicked witches from the 1st Bench Street.

Batty and Dumbella are at the new Gazebo, It’s where all the party people go.

There’s lots of garbage, dirt and grime, And poor Dumbella slipped on the slime!

Then rode down the ZigZag on her behind!

So the witches, they all cast a spell, on the town that caused this Holy Hell!

Now off to Heather’s house they go, to chat, She lives right there with her black cat.

Heather’s friends are in full swing, It’s a party that’s got everything.

There’s ghastly guests like Armpit, Pete & Bob.

And spooky neighbours that have formed a mob!They are chatting about this goofy site,

And doth protest with all their mite!

The party’s over for the night, The wicked witches will soon take flight.

They’re sad to leave this grisly scene, Town won’t be the same next Halloween!

Hauntingly Yours,Warty WandaBatty Betty

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Crime Stoppers in the South Okanagan Similkameen are again embarking on their annu-al door to door “coupon fundraiser” throughout our area. We have engaged 4 Elements Consulting Inc. (formerly Rocky Mountain Marketing) again this year and trust that their interaction with the public will be as respectful as it has been in the past. This is one of our major fundraisers for the year. All canvassers will be dressed in the orange and black jacket with Crime Stoppers embroi-dered on the left front area along with photo id around their necks.

We encourage all citizens to ask to have a look at their id if they so wish. Crime Stoppers is a “community based” program and as such, does not receive government funding nor any Police budget monies so the generosity of our citizens,

Service Clubs and businesses is integral to the success of our program.

We would like to thank all of the businesses that have participated in offering discounts for services they provide in our “coupon booklet” and encourage residents of the South Okanagan Simillkameen to patronize them when possible. The cost of the coupons will remain at $25.00 plus HST for nearly $1100.00 in savings.

Crime Stoppers would like to thank everyone in advance for their consideration in supporting our program and helping to keep our communi-ties safe for all. Should anyone have any ques-tions or concerns pertaining to this fundraising campaign or the canvassers, please contact Al Sismey Regional Crime Stoppers Coordinator at 250 770-4721.

Crime Stoppers canvassers coming soon

Six enthusiastic hik-ers and a seventh strag-gler (sorry we missed you, Tim) set out Saturday, Oct. 20, on a path that parallels the Similkameen River to the west of Princeton. Amanda Lahaie was

the able leader of this field trip, which took us 5 km through the woods and eventually to a small pond, where we were rewarded with the rare sight of a male Eurasian Wigeon, who was accompanied by two female American Wigeons, likely attract-ed by the exoticism of this striking male! The flowing river sparkled in the sunlight and we delighted in the love-ly landscape, as the fall colours continue to flaunt themselves. After having lunch at the pond we journeyed back amid a few snow-flakes, just to add some variety to the day. It was another great walk with a companionable group of naturalists.

Hikes will occur sporadically now, as we approach the win-ter season, but there will be a few outings and snow shoe treks in the months to come. For more information please call Janis Wright at 250-295-7560. Our next meeting is Nov. 13, when Vic Sagorski will speak on storm water treatment. Please join us at Riverside Centre at 7:00 that evening!

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A flower, a poem, a campaign

Find out from town hall, the Legion, or the local historical society if there will be a

Remembrance Day ceremony at your town’s cenotaph.

(Photo Royal Canadian Navy)

There were so many poignant scenes! So many tears shed by mothers, wives, and children whom

fathers were unable to console.

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Remembrance Day on November 11 commemorates the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month of the year 1918. This is when the Armistice was signed and is also the date marking the official end of the First World War. To commemorate this day, you are invited to participate in the annual Poppy Campaign, the Royal Canadian Legion’s main source of fundraising, which allows this organization to continue its work with veterans in need.

Nowadays, Remembrance Day includes all wars that have occurred since the Great War. Indeed,

there has not been a single day since 1918 that has not been marked by a war or armed conflict somewhere on this planet. So, to put an end to all wars, people across the country wear poppies in their lapels and decorate war memorials with wreaths and bunches of poppies on November 11.

Why poppies? Because this red flower recalls the famous poem “In Flanders Fields”, written by Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae during the First World War. This is the most frequently read and quoted poem about war. It is the mention of poppies in the first and last verses that has turned

this flower into an emblem of remembrance and a symbol of new growth in the devastation left by war.

We must all remember the terrible toll wrought by the First World War: the death of 16.5 million people, including 9.7 million military personnel. The Second World War, the bloodiest conflict in our history, saw the deaths of 60 million souls, one third of which were mili tary personnel. Please visit www.veterans.gc.ca for more information about the Remembrance Day campaign.

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A place of reflectionDuring the month of November many

Cana dians, veterans, war widows, and family members take part in annual pilgrimages to the fields of battle abroad. Of course, this custom does not often include the general public, but it is still possible to perpetuate this tradition in a tangible way by visiting one of the war memorials in your area.

There are more than 6,600 memorials across Canada commemorating veterans and those who lost their lives. On November 11, Remembrance Day, why not take your family to a park or cemetery to visit a war memorial? Make the most of this moment to teach the younger gene ration about the importance of honouring those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today.

This is also a marvellous opportunity to teach your children more about the work carried out by historical societies in communities across the country. Indeed, it is these societies who often help to pass on this heritage to those Canadians willing to listen. Your local historical society will be able to share literature and maybe even personal stories about the people from your town who went away to fight.

The Canadian government has developed programs to ensure that the cenotaphs and other monuments erected to the memory of those who lost their lives are maintained in an appropriate manner and that military events comprise all the suitable pomp ceremony. These programs also aim to help communi ties organize moments of silence in honour of fallen soldiers, a central feature of any Re mem brance Day ceremony.

Veterans Square: The parade is of short duration departing from the School Board Office at 10:50 and arriving at the cenotaph at 11:00 a.m. The ceremony lasts approximately 30 minutes. The Princeton Community Band will be playing music prior, during and after at the Cenotaph.

Wreath Presentation: 2 minutes of silence at 11:00 am. The honour of laying wreaths on behalf of All Veterans by various government representatives, organizations, businesses and individuals.

Post ceremony activities: Following the ceremony, everyone is cordially invited for refreshments at the Legion Hall where we will be honoured by a few remarks from various individuals at that time.

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Remember them always...Some people believe that the deceased can sometimes remain on Earth after death and that supernatural manifestations in their homes are due to the presence of family members who have passed away. Others, who have been gravely ill or who have received a physical trauma, tell of near death experiences before being resuscitated. They report seeing a light at the end of a tunnel or tell of the sensation of floating above their own bodies, able to see the people gathered around below. Are these clues to what the experi-ence of dying is really like?

Having the impression of leaving one’s body does not necessarily belong to the exclusive realm of near death experiences. Many people testify to

having gone through such experiences while under the effect of LSD, during advanced yoga or meditation exercises, or quite simply during a normal medical intervention. Medical experts explain these phenomena in a rational way: for some reason the brain produces this type of hallucination when it lacks oxy-gen or is under the influence of certain substances.

It is tricky to rely on these kinds of impressions when trying to understand what happens when a loved one dies. Usually, with acceptance of the loss, the impression fades. One thing for certain is that there is no way for us to know, definitively, what happens after death. At the very least, we can say that any such experiences, along with our reli-gious convictions, are a reassurance to us that there might very well be a contin-uation of the life of the soul after death.

We live as long as we are remembered

Sometimes, when people sense that deceased loved ones are still close to them, it is simply a sign that they have not com-pleted the mourning process.


WRENSCelebrating 70 years

How it all began: WRENS

Women were introduced to service due to the fact that more and more men were required to man the ships of the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1941, National Defence Headquarters asked the navy, army, and air force to determine what roles women could perform in uniformed service. In January 1942, the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) asked the British Admiralty for assistance in creating the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service. (WRCNS)

It was later determined that the following services could be performed by women; cipher duties, clerical work, teleprinter operations, telephone switchboard operator, wireless telegraphic operator, coder duties, cook, steward, messenger, elevator operator, and motor transport driver. In 1943 advertisements included the following as well; wardroom attendant, quarters assistant, laundress, supply assistant, stenographer, confidential book corrector, postal clerk, secretary, pay writer, communications and operations specialist, sail maker, sick berth attendant, and regulator.

Training began in 1943 at HMCS Cornwallis and HMCS St. Hyacinthe. Recruitment continued throughout the war until February 1945, and by April of that year, there had been approximately 6500 Wrens brought into the service. Total wartime enlistment for the Canadian Women’s Army Corps (CWACS) comprised over 22,000 members, and the Royal Canadian Air Force Women’s Division even-tually consisted of more than 17,000 women—the WRCNS was the smallest of the three services.

The WRCNS was disbanded in August of 1946. Almost 7000 women had served in various trades to fulfill the needs of the Royal Canadian Navy.

Up until 1993 women were members of the WRNS until integration into the regular Royal Navy. Women sailors are still known today, as wrens or Jennies (Jenny Wrens) in naval slang.

Remembrance Day

November 11

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“Those who forget history are doomed to

repeat it.”

WRENSCelebrating 70 years

Local Kay Hardy shares exerps from her journal of the final training session for Probationary Wrens...

I don’t know anything about Director Sinclair of the Wrens. I do know that Her Royal Highness Princess

Alice was visiting in Canada when the war broke out and she couldn’t get back to England (so she needed a job with Royalty recognition.) She became the Honourary Commander of the WRCNS.

A SUDDEN SURPRISE Jan. 6/45 Director Sinclair arrived at the Basic Training

Centrer, H.M.C.S. CONESTOGA, Galt, Ont.Jan. 7, 1945, Her royal Highness Princess Alice arrived.

There had been a very bitterly cold snow storm. Many Wrens and Probies shovelled snow off the Parade Square for 1 1/2 hrs. I was in the Royal Guard that consisted of 96 Wrens from Ship’s Company, 2 Officers and 2 Petty Officers. After the Inspection by Royalty we were dis-missed for the Formal Rounds inside the 5 large buildings.

We mustered on the Parade Square again after dinner for a “Rating Up” ceremony. A Quarter Deck had been set up for the Big Brass to stand on. All the Conestoga Officers accompanied the Director and the Honourary Commanding Officer for the traditional Inspection.

Ship’s Company Division was inspected first followed by the several Divisions of Probationary Wrens for their “Rating Up Ceremony” They became Ordinary Wrens. We proceeded with a March Past on the Parade Square. Princess Alice made the Salute from the Quarter Deck as the “Eyes Right” command was given to each Division.

We were all then dismissed. That was followed at 6:00 p.m. by mustering again in

the Gym for a Musical in honour of Her Royal Highness Princess Alice. She was introduced to make a short speach concluding with a quip,

“God gave us two ends to use, one to sit on and the other to think with. We can choose which one to use, Heads we win and Tails we lose.!”

We had been warned that The Princess would be speak-ing with a few Wrens so we were to practise our curtsying. The Tailoresses were sure that our Leading Wren Marion McKeen would be selected because she too had been unable to return to Ireland when World War 11 started. So we were all helping her to curtsy as graciously as possible.

It was boring standing around waiting for those inter-views. I grabbed a hold of a string that hung down from a blind at the top row of windows. When I let go the blind

rolled up. I got a tap on my shoulder—be the Executive Officer, Ockenden so I expected to be in for a blast from her.

She took me to Commanding Officer McNeil who inroduced me to H.R.H. Princess Alice. I did my best curtsy for her and shook hands with her. The entire con-versation was about me studiously taking courses in the evenings that were provided by the Legion’s program for Continuing Education along with typing that I had done so well with. I’ll never forget her words of encouragement. I curtsied again then hurried to tell the curious Wrens about my shocking experience just for more laughter.

The rest of the program was very enjoyable so now I can say I have shaken hands with and talked to Royalty. Word had leaked out that recruiting had stopped. Conestoga was to be decommissioned.

We were all curious about where we would be stationed and faced a lot of sad good-byes over the next 2 months.

“With that bitterly cold weather I learned why the list of clothing that we were to provide included hosiery and “Bloomers fastened at the knees”

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Honour and remember those who fought for us all, and give thanks to those still defending freedom today.

Kay Hardy on the left with other Wrens from Stadacona

The staff of the Similkameen Spotlight extend their appreciation to Kay Hardy for providing photos and sharing her experiences.Thank you as well to Lynn Johnson for her research which assisted us in bringing the Remembrance Day special to our readers.


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Name: Rayleen Brewer & Pearl DriverLikes: Bowling with friends

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Thumbs up to those bike riders who respect the pedestrians,

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Baptist Church of Princeton

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Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on

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Sub-banding permit achieved for member of Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists

After two years of training under Cam Finlay and Alison Moran of Rocky Point Bird Observatory, Sue Elwell was able to obtain a sub-banding permit to band hum-mingbirds. The local Vermilion Forks Field Naturalist club has sponsored this proj-ect, giving money for equipment and great moral support. Because of the won-derful, patient and extremely dedicated team of volunteers, the team banded 592 birds and also had 35 recaptured birds. The recaptured birds were from previous band-ing sessions in 2012 or from previous years. There were two female Calliope which were banded in 2009 and 2010 during training sessions at a host site just out of town and recaptured at the same location – an example of site fidelity. As for the 592 birds banded this year, both sexes of adult and juve-nile Rufous, Calliope, Black-chinned and Anna’s were trapped,

except for the male Anna’s. This elusive bird was actually observed several times at the Westridge loca-tion. The biggest sur-prise of the year was the discovery of the Anna’s in the area. Prior to this the species had been observed a few times, generally in the fall, so to find them throughout the sum-mer around Princeton and surrounding area was a revelation. With the capture and band-ing of a female bird in late July with an egg “on board,” it has been determined these birds are nesting in the area! The Rufous, Calliope and Black-chinned are migratory birds, but the general feeling is the Anna’s are a resident bird and will more than likely try to winter over. If you have left your feeder out accidentally and have thought you have seen a hummer around, it is probably this species. Some peo-ple feel that they need to take in their feeders to encourage the birds to head south, but this

is not so. The need to migrate is so strong that when it is time the migratory birds will go. The Anna’s do not seem to have this need to migrate and seem to put their energy into producing young. It appears they are able to withstand colder temperatures and will go into a torpor, a kind of hibernation, overnight. Because of this, if you find a hummingbird which you think is dead or frozen, don’t be too quick to bury it! Also if you have a hummer still coming in you might want to think about keeping syrup out this winter. You can wrap Christmas lights around a glass feeder which might keep it from freezing, or you can take the feeder in at night and put it back out in the morning. It has also been observed that the birds have been seen at suet, which would be a protein source for them.

The mission state-ment for Rocky Point Bird Observatory

is “Conservation through monitoring, research and public education.” Wherever we went this year, the team handed out mate-rial concerning the feeding of the hum-mingbirds and general information on the local species. Myra Quadling and Terry Tellier had a table set up at the Osprey Lake Labour Day weekend festivities and spoke

and passed along great information to any-one who stopped by. Good job, ladies!

Now about the wonderful, patient and extremely dedi-cated team of vol-unteers. Terry Tellier and Amanda Lahaie banded all season and have now been rec-ommended and can now apply for their sub-banding permit. The actual banding is

only a small part of the whole picture, as the birds need to be trapped and extracted from the nets and all the information need-ed for the research has to be recorded. Cathy Lahaie, Joann Gabriel, Myra Quadling, Marg Hamblin, Ed Lahaie, Janis Wright, Kathi Eldred and Jason Lahaie did these tasks with great care and expertise, always keep-

ing in mind the welfare of the bird. Of course we could not have banded a single bird without our enthusi-astic host families who put up with us arriv-ing on a regular basis at sometimes strange hours and more often than not on short notice.

All this makes for a dream team and a ter-rific year.

Photo’s are of Anna’s female which was just banded by Amanda Lahaie.Photos contributed




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Jennifer Bernard and Dawne Ashby-Graves wish to thank the following businesses, groups and individuals for their support in

2012 HAlloween FAmily Fun niGHt

~SponSorS~Town of Princeton, Copper Mountain Mining Operations Ltd, Princeton Crisis Assistance, RDOS - Brad Hope, Princeton Rotary, Princeton Ground Search and Rescue, P.X.A., The Princeton and District Agricultural Fair and The Similkameen Spotlight.

~DonAtionS~Weyerhaeuser, Alan Kovaltsenko (The Trubador), Coopers Foods, Princeton Loonie Bin and Bakery, Shoppers Drug Mart, Krystal Wiren, Auto Tac Graphics, Barking Bubbles Dog Grooming, The Source, Ounce of Prevention, Princeton Home Hardware, Princeton Outdoor Supply, Jody Woodford and The Tulameen Fire Department, Dairy Queen, Lindsay Walsh and Nathan McCallum, Mr. & Mrs. Price, Lynch Bus Lines and Mr. Barth, Rootz Hair Salon, Princeton Racing Days, Princeton Rodeo Association, Little Britches Rodeo Association and The Hut.

~event BuilDerS~Doug and Jim Bernard, Dawne and Tim Graves, The Crucil Family, Tina Krause and Sandy Derker, Rayleen Brewer and Theo Goeson ‘Jr’., Lisa Carleton and Lynn Johnson, Princeton Highway Extrication, Erin and Jason Williams, Terry Inglis, and the Northern Lights Fireworks Company (Jerry, Mike, Greg and Sandy).

~volunteerS~Stacey VanSkiver, Liz Knibbecke, Heather King, Colton Callihoo, Elaine Bennett, Travis Driver, William Smith, Theo Geoson ‘Sr’., Jeanine and Justeen McIntosh, Robin KImmie, Princeton Volunteer Fire Department, BC Ambulance, Fortis BC Power Sense and The Princeton RCMP.

Heartfelt thanks to the crew who showed up on Sunday to help with clean-up. Doug and Jim Bernard, Tim Graves, Karrie Crucil, Tina Krause, Dawn Johnson,

Paul Bedard, The Gibson Family, The Sutton Family, Lisa Carleton and Erin and Jason Williams.

If your name does not appear on the list, please do not be offended, your handwork and dedication to this event is greatly appreciated.

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Halloween Hauntings around town

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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, you have enough enthusiasm to get things done, but getting things off the ground is more difficult. It’s time to buckle down and work through tasks.

AQUARIUS: You prefer to be in control of a situation, Aquarius. However, sometimes you have to relinquish control to someone else. Do so with grace and humility.

PISCES: Now is the time to make progress in something that has been on your mind for quite some time, Pisces. Take action before it’s too late.

ARIES: Aries, you will know how to smooth over an embarrassing situation this week. You come across assertive and dominant, and others naturally listen to you.

TAURUS: Taurus, your plan to modify a project this week will meet with great results. You may become interested in an organization that showcases your skills.

GEMINI: Gemini, the time has come to reevaluate a certain situation, but you are up for the challenge. It may be hard to communicate your goals to others, but your persistence will pay off.

CANCER: Cancer, things you say have a greater impact on others than you may realize. Therefore, think through what you say to make sure your words come across as intended.

LEO: Leo, now is the time focus so that your dreams and plans can become a reality. Put all of your efforts into realizing your goals, and you won’t be sorry for having done so.

VIRGO: Virgo, pay particular attention to your financial records. Otherwise, you may find yourself struggling to reconcile all of your accounts at year’s end.

LIBRA: This is the ideal time to move forward in your career, Libra. Be assertive and things will fall into place. Embrace a new opportunity and make the most of it.

SCORPIO: Scorpio, you have enough drive and enthusiasm to get through a challenging time. There may be a few opportunities to go above and beyond in your business ventures.

SAGITTARIUS: Self-discipline is something you will need in excess this week, Sagittarius. Use this to your advantage when you work with others to plan recreational activities.

FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

Ideal appetIzer before the bIg game

Need to serve up a tasty appetizer before the big game? Consider the following recipe for “So-Cal Quesadillas With Queso Fresco and Avocado” from Hallie Harron’s “Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres” (Harvard Common Press).

So-Cal Quesadillas with Queso fresco and avocado

Serves 4 to 8

4 10-inch flour tortillas8 ounces queso fresco1 large ripe Hass avocado, pitted,

peeled and cubed11/2 cups fresh tomato salsa

Canola oil

1. Coat a stovetop griddle with oil and heat over medium heat until almost smoking. Add 1 tortilla and sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and a few avocado cubes over half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half and press the edges lightly together. Brown over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn the quesadilla and brown the other side until golden,

about 1 minute.2. Remove from the heat and place on a paper

towel to cool slightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil to the griddle as needed. Slice each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve warm on a platter with a bowl of salsa.

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CASTLE RESORT SPECIAL MONTHLY RENTALS• Room w/shared Kitchen/Bathroom $400.00• 1 Bedroom Loft/Kitchen/Bathroom $550.00 + $150.00 util. • Chalet with Loft $1500.00 + $300.00 util.• Large Chalet – Main & Loft $1600.00 + $250.00 util.• Large Chalet Lower 2 Bedroom $1000.00 + $200.00 util.• Whole Large Chalet $2450.00 + $400.00 util.• Log Lodge Rooms $60.00/night (min. 4)• Studio Cabin $800.00 + $200.00 util.• 2 Bedroom Apartment $800.00 + $200.00 util.

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Friendly Frank2 1/2” DRAIN rock $25, per pick-up load. Willing to load. Call 250-295-3044ALUMINUM CANOPY for S-10 or Ranger long box, in good shape $99. 250-295-5354GLIDER chair & foot stool $99. GAS powered leaf blower $60. SMALL curio wall cabinet w/4 glass shelves $40. 250-295-6408

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Heavy Duty Machinery

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Misc. WantedPrivate Coin Collector BuyingCollections, Accumulations,Olympic Gold & Silver Coins +Chad: 250-499-0251

Real Estate

Houses For SaleBRAND New Princeton Home featuring walk-out basement and 700 sq. ft. loft. Cozy gas fi replace, stainless steel appli-ances and tall walls. What have you got to trade? a car, truck, RV or mobile home? Priced at $389,900 + net hst or $900 bi-weekly OAC. Get In-side! Call Accent Homes toll free @1-800-782-3122 or 250-868-5114

Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent

APARTMENTS FOR RENT

1) 2 Bedroom Available Nov. 1. $7501) 1 Bedroom Available Now. $6501) 3 Bedroom Available Nov. 1 $800

All apartments are: • Newly renovated • Adult oriented • Non-smoking

• No PetsClose to the Hospital

on 3rd bench.To view, call

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Rentals

Apt/Condo for Rent1 BEDROOM + study/den, great view, high ceilings. $650/month + util. Studio with large storage $650/month incl. util. Call 1-604-418-5038

2 BEDROOM, 2 bath, split lev-el in quiet 4 plex. Includes W/D, all yard maintenance. Downtown, close to every-thing. N/P. Avail. Dec. 1. $750/month + util. 250-295-6408

2 BEDROOM suite - located downtown, bright, clean. First two weeks free rent. Includes large fridge, stove w/self clean oven, heat, lights & laundry. No pets. Avail Now. $750. Ref’s & DD req. Call 250-295-6408

FURNISHED or un-furnished apt for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message.

Cottages / Cabins2 BEDROOM cabin suitable for sharing shift work. Fully fur-nished. Includes internet, TV & util. $600/month DD & Ref’s Req. N/pets. Avail. now. Also available, 2 bedroom cabin $600/month + Util. 250-295-6207

CABIN FOR rent in Coalmont $600/month incl. Util. 250-295-1277

Duplex / 4 Plex2 BEDROOM 1/2 duplex F/S/W/D/DW, $800/month in-cludes Util. Avail/ Nov 1. 250-295-7274

Misc for Rent2 BEDROOM suite, large win-dows, dishwasher, washer, dryer, fridge, stove, micro-wave. Includes electricity, gas, satellite T.V. $850/month. 250-295-7620

Mobile Homes & Pads

3 BEDROOM mobile home in Lynnwood Park. Central air, recently decorated. $725/month + util. Avail Dec. 1. Call 250-295-3305

Homes for Rent1 BEDROOM house. Fenced yard. 4 appliances, non smok-ers. $750/month includes utilities, DD & Ref’s Req. Available now. 250-295-0280

2 BEDROOM house, 4 appli-ances,small yard. $700/month + util. avail now. Call 250-295-7635.

2 BEDROOM house, down-town, newly renovated. Avail Dec. 1 $750/month + util. 250-295-7557

FOR RENT101-301 Bridge St. 1 bed-

room, utilities included. $730/month Avail. Nov 1.

~ Licensed Property Management ~

Heather Johnson 250-295-6977 or

250-295-8591

Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

Homes for RentHOMES FOR RENT

• OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit

bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes

everything.• 2 BEDROOM house,

F/S/W/D, nice yard, in town. $850/month + Util.

Avail Nov 1.• 1 BEDROOM suite F/S, newly reno. $650/month

includes heat. Avail Nov 1.• 3 BEDROOM home,

F/S/W/D, nice fenced yard, in town. $1000. Avail Nov. 1.• SMALL 2 bedroom lower suite, F/S/W/D, nice yard. $750/month includes Util.

• 3 BEDROOM suite, F.S/W/D/DW, nice yard,

on benches. Avail. Dec 1.$1000/month + Util.

• 3 BEDROOM home F/S/W/D, fenced yard.

$900/month + Util. Avail. Dec 1.

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

more listings.250-295-8025

Suites, Lower2 BEDROOM basement suite, all util included. N/P, avail Dec 1. $750/month DD & Ref’s Rq. 3rd bench. 250-295-8866

2 BEDROOM basement suite, downtown. W/D, N/S, pets ne-gotiable $600/month + 1/2 util. Avail. Oct. 1 Suitable for work-ing couple or mine contract. Ref’s req. Call 250-295-3508FURNISHED 2 bedroom apartment, on ground fl oor with separate entrance. Quiet neighbourhood. $600/month includes utilities. Avail. now. DD & Ref’s req. N/S inside. Pets on approval. 250-295-7278 or 250-295-6458

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Auto Financing

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Cars - Domestic

Cottages / Cabins

Transportation

Auto Financing

Cars - Domestic2003 CHEVY Cavalier, Snow tires. 145,000K. $1200 obo. 250-295-7107

Trucks & Vans1991 FORD 150 1/2 ton. HD, rigged for 5th wheel. 175,000K Best offer to $1000. 250-295-4326

Utility TrailersMUST SELL! 4ft x 10ft. Flat bed trailer. 2” x 10” planking, well built was $500. Now Only $300 obo. Call 250-295-4046 after 5 pm only.

Cars - Domestic

Cottages / Cabins



Doug Haayer 250-295-1585

Candice Stadler250-295-2017

Alana Meston250-295-1580

Lee Mowry 250-295-1990

Marty Gray 250-295-5044

Tyler Willis250-295-2419

Doug Haayer

Alana Meston

Candice Stadler

Lee Mowry

Marty Gray

The Local ExpertsOwner

Heather 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.

$169,900.00

118 Ridgewood Drive

MLS 139188Totally renovated and like new on the inside. Well maintained, private lot home located in Deb-lyn Mobile Home Park.

$39,900.00

60-473 Corina Avenue

MLS 138719Immaculate 3 bedroom, 2 bath-room rancher is virtually main-tenance free. Rear concrete pa-tio, tool shed and fenced yard. $279,000.00

4 Eagle Cres.

MLS 139649Great layout! Main � oor to be ap-preciated with open concept dining and living room. Bedrooms on top � oor, family room in basement.

$197,300.00

127 Ridgewood Drive

MLS 139902Coalmont Gem - 4 separate ti-tled lots on a no-thru road just steps to the Tulameen River. Ex-cellent recreation area.

$120,000.00

1753 Columbia Street

MLS 139695Tulameen Townsite, just steps from Otter Lake. Family sized kitchen with lots of room for guests or family.

$259,900.00

2637 Otter Avenue

MLS 139963Perfect get away. A-frame is per-fectly set on half an acre. Cabin is fully furnished with open loft area.

$239,900.00

3957 Summers Ck. Rd.

MLS 139082Great price and opportunity! The Source is a well established TV and electronics store. High pro� le location.

$199,900.00

259 Bridge Street

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

$249,900.00

1120 Old Hedley Rd.

MLS 1373201.23 acres lake front property, underground irrigation and amazing views from all rooms. This place has everything.

$779,999.00

128 Round Lake Road

MLS 138003Step into this immaculate 4 bed, 2 bath home in the desireable 2nd Bench neighbourhood. Qui-et corner lot next to park.

$249,900.00

221 Hillside Avenue

MLS 133380Outstanding lot fenced and per-fectly landscaped to enjoy and utilize privacy. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath with lots of upgrades.

$45,900.00

31-406 Brandlmayr Gate

MLS 138133Enjoy the Tulameen recreation lifestyle in this hand constructed dovetailed log home. 2 bed, 2 bath retreat, just a block to the beach.

$459,900.00

161 6th Street

MLS 137127Fantastic spacious home with total family potential. Spacious rooms, large bright family room and 3 piece laundry room.

$299,900.00

148 Tulameen Trail

MLS 104221Tucked away in an exclusive gat-ed community is this 5.56 acre lot. Breathtaking views down the valley.

$160,000.00

S Lot-600 E Similkameen

MLS 139650Rare offering: 10 acre horse property just 5 minutes from town. 3356 sq/ft 5 bedroom home.

$539,900.00

512 Pr. - S’lnd Road

MLS 136989Gorgeous acreage just minutes from town. Several lakes close by. Possibly a year round spot or recreation haven.

$179,900.00

Lot 6 Summers Ck. Rd.

MLS 106771Best commercial visibility in town! Corner location on route to Hwy 5A of Princeton’s main street. 4 lots has much potential. $225,000.00

133 Bridge Street

MLS 131162Panoramic mountain and valley vistas on this beautiful 20 + acre parcel just minutes from down-town Princeton. $269,900.00

970 Allenby Road

MLS 112136The Yard is centrally located with breathtaking views. Prime building lots are fully serviced. Each lot has different layout.

$79,900.00

108 Copperhead Road

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