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A tribute to the Class of 2013 Section B1 - B8
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Volume 64 Issue 26
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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It’s not the end, It’s just the beginning
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As their secondary school years come to a close these excited students look forward to new beginnings. Forty-two students from Princeton Secondary and two adult students from The Bridge joined together in celebration on graduation day in Princeton, Saturday, June 22.
Congratulations to the class of ‘lucky 2013’ Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Students, families, friends and dignitaries were welcomed by Sandee Blair, principal of Princeton Secondary School (PSS) during graduation ceremonies held at PSS on Saturday, June 22. “Remember this moment, this is how it feels to achieve your goals,” said MLA Jackie Tegart while extending her congratulations to this years graduates. Mayor Frank Armitage gave his congratulations, adding that “we are extremely proud of you.” He also shared a company slogan from his earlier days of mining that stayed with him throughout the years — “learn for life.” Greetings from School District #58 were extended
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by Trustee Dave Rainer and Superintendent, Dr. Robert Peacock who was joined by Assistant Superintendant Steve McNiven and hand drummer Hank Vesage in performing a welcoming song and the “Heart Beat” song. Mr. Vesage explained that the Heart Beat song was a prayer for a “long, safe journey and for the heart to keep beating.” Guest speakers Liz Knibbecke and Scott Musgrove shared their adoration for this class and encouraged them to, “take their values with them.”— “Respect, honesty, fairness, kindness and loyalty.” A slide show prepared by graduates Morgan Dobbs and Colton Callihoo was presented featuring baby to child to teen year photos of the class, causing quite a few giggles and tears throughout the gymnasium. Drayden Larsen
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was chosen as Valedictorian by his classmates and spoke about how great it was to graduate in Princeton. He spoke from experience as he spent a few years away in larger centres—and was happy to return to home and friends. Along with the presentation of bursaries and scholarships a special success was shared in regards to the Class of 2013. For the first time in about 15 years the entire grade 12 class at Princeton Secondary School is successful in achieving their diplomas. Approximately 75 percent of this class also participated in “Dry Grad” celebrations. Community members, businesses and organizations were most generous with their bursary and scholarship awards; See Graduation - Page 4
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COMMUNITY CaleNdar Arts GARDEN 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. Enquiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome! 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: FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN: Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. Next date to be announced. 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. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all. PRINCETON LIBRARY: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. & 6 p.m.. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. wELCOME wAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. Call 1-866856-8442 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. 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. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 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.
PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060
HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum
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
THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.
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
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 every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome! PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the PXA grounds. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134 PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets at the Sunflowers Downs Race Track. Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome! PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Fair Grounds. 6:30 p.m. New Members welcome!
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438
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
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!
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. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 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 Girl Guides host fly-up celebration Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
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.
NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809
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Princeton Brownies were presented with their fly-up certificates and the badges they had earned throughout the year during the celebration held at the Royal Canadian Legion on Tuesday, June 18. Nine Brownies “flew up” to Guides and will start in their new unit in September 2013.
PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome!
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.
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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 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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Sparks celebrate with song during the fly-up ceremony. They perform “Sparks Jump Up” as the opening. Five Sparks “flew up to Brownies.” Brownie Leader Christine Kelly (right) is awarded with her 30 Years of Service pin by Deputy District Commissioner, Elaine Miller during the celebration.
Lots of goodies, songs and celebrating took place during the Princeton Girl Guides “Fly-up” advancement ceremony at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall last Tuesday, June 18. Mikki-Lee Ransom, Brown Owl emceed the evening ceremonies. Kabrie Hartwell, Azlyn Brewer, Aivry Thomas, Hannah Zirk and Katie Coyne from the Princeton Sparks advanced to the Brownie unit and will begin Brownies in September. Payton Kranston, Chloe Jantenun, Maddison Fulton, Megan Hyslop, Trinty Lewis, Kayden Lyftogt, Piper Manning, Eliza Palmar and Natalie Yurkowski of the Princeton Brownie unit celebrated their advancement to Girl Guides. Advancing from Guides to the Pathfinder unit are; Hannah Fiddler, Kelcie Holland-Krenn and Shea-Lin Kaarsten. After the girls were awarded badges and certificates, special recognition was given to supporters of the Girl Guide organization in Princeton. Certificates of appreciation were given to; The Royal Canadian Legion, accepted by president Jim Turner, Rod Dixon, Argo Road Maintenance. Thank you’s were also mentioned for Norm Druck and Darnella Armitage for their support of the girl Guide community garden plot. Recognition and years of service awards were presented to leaders and parent helpers; Brownie Unit: Stephanie Palmar - 1 year, Natasha Gibson - 1 year, Mikki-Lee Ransom - 5 years, Colleen Kunderman - 19 years, Christine Kelly - 30 years. Guide Unit: Carol Mack - 17 years, Elaine Miller - 20 years. Sparks Unit: Crystal Groves - 4 years and Erica Timms - parent helper. All units are on break for the summer, and will resume in September when school is back in session.
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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 Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca
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Getting your green thumb – safely (NC)—Gardening can be a fun family activity. In the warmest months of the year, many of us head outdoors to tackle home improvement projects and get our hands dirty in the garden. It’s important to make safety a top priority before you put your shovel in the ground. Know what’s below Whether you are planting trees or designing a new garden, it’s important to call before you dig There could be utility lines or natural gas pipes buried beneath your lawn and it would be wise to determine their location before you start digging. Contact BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886 or *6886 on your cell. They will coordinate with member utilities to locate underground lines, mark them, and will provide instructions on how to proceed safely. This is a free service. Planting trees Trees offer many benefits for your home and for your neighbourhood. Privacy, cleaner air, shade, and habitats for wildlife are all benefits that can be enjoyed by planting trees on your property. Trees can also add to the curb appeal of your house, and even help reduce energy costs. Suggestion for you to save energy and money: Try planting evergreen trees on the north and east sides to protect your home against winds and help reduce heating costs.
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Pet-friendly outdoor spaces make pawfect gardening (NC)—With sweet summer in our midst, it’s time to gear up the green thumb and get gardening. This season keep your pet in mind while planting your garden and create a truly enjoyable outdoor oasis that’s also safe for your four legged friend. Clarine Lee-Macaraig, an eco-expert with Evergreen – a national organization committed to building sustainable green cities – offers the following tips for passionate pet owners to take action in their own backyards and beyond: Planting Prowess - Choosing the right plants is key to a safe garden. Avoid Lily of the Valley, Yew, Rhododendron, Oleander, Azaleas, Foxglove and Deadly Nightshade, which can be just as toxic to humans as pets. If you prefer a green space to garden beds, consider white clover seeds instead of grass seeds. White clover is more tolerant of dog and cat urine. And it can grow in shade, sun and it fixes nitrogen back into your soil! Roaming Rover - Know your pet’s personality and design accordingly. For an energetic pup create a raised garden, which can protect some of your prized plants , keep your pet safe and keep help your pet stay. Raised garden beds are also good solutions to pets that are chewers. Be sure to allow plenty of space for your pet to run in and don’t forget a shaded area under which
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they can enjoy some rest and relaxation. Safe solutions - Keeping it organic is the safest way to garden for everyone in the family. Avoid pesticides and fertilizers, which can be dangerous for four legged family members. Because pets regularly clean themselves the chemicals can irritate and harm a cat or dog. Know your pet! If your pet is sensitive and has allergies even natural or organic pest and weed controls can aggravate them. Try companion planting for the best pest control! Rein it in - Be sure to keep your pets (cats and dogs) leashed when walking on unknown trails to protect plant life and wildlife in forests and wetlands. Remember that cats can be wildlife conscious too by wearing a leash and collar bell to alert and protect birds and other wildlife. Lee-Macaraig points out that since Purina is committed to enriching the lives of pets and the people who love them, Evergreen has partnered with them to support local green space restoration initiatives across Canada. As part of the initiative pet owners have a chance to win a pet-friendly backyard makeover. Little acts can make a big difference, so to learn how you can win one of three backyard makeovers, and help Purina support Evergreen’s Stewardship and Restoration program, visit www.pawsfortheplanet.ca.
Call BC One Call before you dig Be safe and call BC One Call at 1-800-474-6886 or *6886 on your cell. It’s free and easy. If you don’t, you could find yourself on the hook for the costly repair of a damaged natural gas line or other utility.
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NEw MuNICIpal Hall The Council of the Town of Princeton is interested in hearing from interested parties who might be able to carry out a design/build and lease back proposal to relocate the Town Office. This is just an expression of interest and Council is not committed to pursuing any of the ideas submitted. Ideally, Council would like to see the new Town Hall located within the downtown area and it can be on private land or on land owned by the Town, including the existing Town Office site. Although our area requirements and layout details are somewhat flexible, a building of approximately 5,500 square feet (which includes the Council Chamber) is required. Please submit your ideas in confidence to the Chief Administration Officer, Rick Zerr by July 31, 2013. 169 Bridge Street pO Box 670 princeton, B.C. 250-295-3135
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$500-Ambassadors (in memory of Katie Norman & Michelle Webster) Megan Pateman. $500 A.R. Meston - Ally Myers. $1000.00 Council of Forest Industries Convention Legacy Scholarship - Kirsten Haayer. (2) $250.00- CUPE 847 - Ciara Bamford Canadian Merit scholarship foundation (honor Citation) - Ally Myers Capilano University Athletic scholarship (providing tuition) - Ciara Bamford (10) $1000- Dogwood District Authority Awards - Kirsten Haayer, Ally Myers, Kendra Leiding , Ciara Bamford, Angie Marhall, Drayden Larsen, Julia Reichert, Marshall Brown, Colby William, Clayton Jung $1000.00Dot Raine Memorial Bursary - Sam Kastor Earle Family Bursary-sponsored by April & Jason Earle - Ally Myers $250 Family Fair Bursaries - Adam Ali, Kristen Ashley, Ciara Bamford,
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Princeton Branch 185 of the BC Seniors & Pensioners Organization (formerly known as OAPO) welcomed the provincial board and delegates from around the province to a three day Annual General Meeting June 11th - 13th in Princeton. Although not affiliated with OAPO, Princeton Seniors Branch 30 rented their hall and catered the convention, with coffee breaks, lunches and dinners that were enjoyed by everyone. The meeting kicked off with a warm welcome by Princeton OAPO Branch President Joanne Nicholls, followed by Mayor Frank Armitage, extending his personal welcome to all visitors and giving some background and highlights of Princeton. Provincial OAPO President Jenifer Coburn chaired the meeting and delved into an ambitious agenda of provincial business and issues. The BC Seniors & Pensioners Organization (OAPO) is all about ‘Seniors Serving Seniors’ and they advocate on behalf of all seniors regarding the health, housing and financial issues facing today’s elders. Seniors comprise the largest single demographic in Canada and as the Baby Boomers retire in large numbers, lobbying and advocacy for this growing group (sometimes called the Grey Tsunami) is more important than ever. OAPO is affiliated with the Council of Senior Citizens Organization, (COSCO) who have an impressive membership of over 90,000. The combined influence and support of the two groups is used to lobby elected officials at
all levels to shape policy and initiate change. OAPO is responsible for the development of the Old Age Pension program in Canada, back in the 1930s and they continue to fight today to support seniors in all areas. Resolutions are an integral part of OAPO’s annual meeting agenda and the Provincial Board and attending delegates table the various issues of the day and vote on the topics that will be the focus of their advocacy in the coming year. Princeton Branch 185 resubmitted another resolution to keep pressure on restoring full services to Princeton General Hospital. Princeton had presented this as an Emergency Resolution last year and although there has been some progress, our Emergency Room is still not open 24/7 and it was unanimously carried that this is extremely important for our community and area. Workshops, round table discussions and keynote speakers rounded out the meeting agenda and Wednesday evening provided a chance to socialize with a dinner and dance. All feedback on the meeting was positive and everyone said Princeton was a great venue. Special thanks are due to Carol Seaman Secretary/ Treasurer of OAPO Princeton Branch for her efforts to liaise with the Provincial Board and coordinate the event. Thanks also to Seniors Branch 30 catering staff for the great job they did keeping the delegates fed and making everyone feel so welcome in their house. With over 80 delegates, visitors and presenters in attendance this was no small task. Great job – many thanks!!
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The Regional District Board of Directors praised the volunteer spirit of Tulameen residents at the June 20 regional district board meeting. The praise came on the heels of a directors motion instituted by Princeton Rural Director Brad Hope. Hope asked the board to award a building project to Romard Developments Inc. in the amount of $297,423.96 to build a roof structure over the Tulameen ice surface. The community has been working towards getting their ice surface covered since 2011, requesting the RDOS board to approve a grant application to the province’s Community Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program in December of that year. The ice surface covering project is known in the community as “Raise the Roof.” The RDOS was successful in their application and a $240,000 grant was obtained, along with $70,000 in community funding for the project. Eight proposals were submitted in a Request For Proposal issued in April of this year, ranging in price between $564,000 and $955,000. All the proposals were too costly for Tulameen’s budget. However, a number of locals put their heads together and came up with a bid using labour, materials and equipment at cost. Their submitted bid could achieve the goal within the approximate $300,000 amount of funds available. The value of inkind efforts is estimated at $90,000, bringing the total value of the project to $400,000. The regional district board was generally supportive of Hope’s request, praising Tulameen for their initiative in collaborating and working together to cut costs and make the project affordable for the community. Concerns raised were centred on the lack of a performance bond. Hope assured the board that the Raise the Roof group were already funded, and on budget or ahead of budget at this time. The board was also assured by Chief Administrative Officer Bill Newell that the community was the entity accepting the risks involved. A timely approval from the board was of essence because the structural steel required a 12 week notice prior to on site delivery, if construction is to be complete before winter. The board approved the recommended motion - to award the Tulameen Ice Roof Structure project to Romard Developments Inc. in the amount of $297, 423.96 inclusive of PST.
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SpotlightOPINION Energy costs a rising problem Black Press Guest Editorial
When the big boys discuss national and international energy policy, the role of municipalities is often left out of the discussions. They are, however, one of the biggest stakeholders, working at the level of the end users: commercial, public sector, businesses and homeowners. Rising public sector energy costs and community energy security questions — as well as local economic and environmental concerns related to energy use, production and transportation — mean that municipalities have important interests in Canadian energy policy. And energy poverty — when households spend over 10 per cent of income on energy costs — is a direct problem for a growing number of Canadians. Penticton has its own energy policy, purchasing electricity wholesale and reselling to the community, with the profits helping to pay for capital projects in the city. The city is also considering a run-of-river hydro project on Penticton or Ellis Creek. The possibilities under discussion would generate a relatively small amount of power, but are an important, if symbolic, step to the city lessening its dependence on outside sources. According to World Bank figures, Canada is a world leader, with almost 24 per cent of our energy coming from alternative energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, geothermal, and solar power, among others. That pales in comparison to goals of countries like Germany, 80 per cent renewable-based energy system by 2050, which includes municipal renewable and district energy projects as a major component. An overarching strategy to encourage cooperation toward common goals, such as climate change mitigation, energy security, environmental sustainability and a more diversified economy will benefit all Canadians. It will be stronger if Canada’s municipal governments, which have such important stakes and expertise to contribute, are part of the process.
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Cabinet rookies handed hot files VICTORIA – There are nine new faces in isters, and push Metro Vancouver through a Premier Christy Clark’s cabinet. referendum on ways to fund its own transit. If They have been handed some of the hotmore tolls or taxes are going to be implementtest problems, and Clark’s marching orders in ed, now is the time. “mandate letters” for each ministry. Coralee Oakes has made a political leap Take Amrik Virk, the former RCMP inspecfrom city hall to the Ministry of Community, tor from Surrey who’s in charge of advanced Sport and Cultural Development. One of her education. His mandate includes: “Review the key tasks is to invent a framework for a “rural student loan program to make recommendadividend” from liquefied natural gas developTom Fletcher tions for improvement to ensure the loan proment in northwestern B.C. gram is meeting the needs of today’s students.” Oakes has to figure out how to “better proB.C. can’t afford to keep cranking out univide provincial support” to sport and cultural versity grads with $50,000 in debt and no job organizations, with no new money. All minisprospects in a system that’s subsidized 65 per ters have strict instructions to balance their lean cent. budgets and take part in the latest “core review” to identify Virk will be working closely with Education Minister government functions that can be sold, delegated or shut Peter Fassbender, who must “ensure seamless transitions” down. from high school to the workforce for post-secondary trades New Minister of International Trade Richmond’s Teresa and apprenticeships. Wat has to find a way to continue the growth of lumber and In his spare time, Fassbender is to overhaul the school other exports to China, India and elsewhere on the Pacific district bargaining agency and achieve a 10-year peace with Rim. the teachers’ union. On top of that, the softwood lumber agreement with Justice Minister Suzanne Anton has worked as a Crown the U.S. expires in three years. The last major eruption on prosecutor, she’ll have some insight into the system that still that front was in 2009, when B.C. cut stumpage rates for grapples with Stanley Cup rioters. remote coastal areas to give communities much-needed Her orders are to get traffic tickets and other administra- employment. The Americans were livid, just as they were tive penalties out of the courts, keep working on integrating with our beetle-kill harvesting efforts. And of course, the police fiefdoms and generally treat the constipation that U.S. directed environmental movement continues to target afflicts law enforcement today. Canadian industries. Oh, and get that new Okanagan prison built, to relieve Third-term MLA John Rustad gets aboriginal relations, a system that has inmates living in tents. Transportation with specific instructions to deal with gas and perhaps oil Minister Todd Stone’s first test was a grilling by the pipelines through his Nechako Lakes constituency. Vancouver media. Now he has to impose the ferry route Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for reductions that have been worked on by two previous min- Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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Princeton Lions Pancake Breakfast Saturday, June 29, 8 AM-11, Parking lot at Rotary Park
(Catholic Church Hall, in event of rain)
Pancakes, Sausages, Coffee or juice. $5
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It’s Racing Days weekend in Princeton Princeton Racing Days June 28 to July 1, 2013
Horse Racing at Sunflower Downs (Fairgrounds) Gates open at 1:00 p.m. Beverage Garden 2:00 p.m. Post Time 3:00 p.m. Rotary Similkameen Cup Sweepstakes Evening Entertainment with Dale Seaman & Higway 97
Friday, June 28 Legion Week Celebrations 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. BBQ free 7:00 p.m. to close - Dance Open to members and non-members.
Salute to Volunteers 6:00 p.m. start- Parade Route is along Vermilion Ave., left onto Bridge Street ending at the Brown Bridge.
(Sat & Sun) www.princetongolfclub.com Monday, July 1
7:00 p.m. at the Riverside Community Centre Theatre $5.00 tickets available at the door. Saturday, June 29
Lions Pancake Breakfast $5.00 a plate
Canada Day Celebrations at Museum 10:30 a.m. Live Stage Opens 11:15 a.m. Canada Day Welcome Music, cake, activities for kids, tour of ‘TOY’ museum. Free Swim at Centennial Outdoor Pool 2:00-4:00 p.m.
8:00 -11:00 a.m. in Rotary Park (Parking Lot-Church)
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We look forward to seeing you! For more information please contact Sandi Lawlor 250-295-3062 or Debbie Blue 250-295-6293
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Rotary Executive sworn in
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Past president Judy Short (2nd left) performed the official swearing in ceremony for the new executive of the Princeton Rotary Club on Tuesday, June 18. (L-R) Mike Talarico - treasurer, Colleen Stevens - secretary, April Earle - president and Randy McLean - sergeant-at-arms will begin their official positions on July 1, 2013.
The new executive of Princeton Rotary begins their positions officially on July 1, 2013. The Princeton Rotary Club extends an invitation to all to attend the Rotary Parade on Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. in downtown Princeton. You could WIN $1000! Similkameen Cup Sweepstakes tickets are on sale now! Contact any Rotary member or purchase at the Spotlight Office. Tickets will be sold at the race track on Saturday as well.
PUBLIC NOTICE
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT APPLICATION 256 Copper Mountain Road, Electoral Area ‘H’ (Rural Princeton) Lot A, Plan 17187, District Lot 1822, SDYD Except plan H17425
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 921 of the Local Government Act, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) will consider an application for a Temporary Use Permit at 256 Copper Mountain Road, Rural Princeton (Lot A, Plan 17187, District Lot 1822, SDYD Except plan H17425), as follows:
N Subject Property of Proposed Temporary Use Permit Date:
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Time:
Please contact Christy Malden at 250-490-4146; or Check the RDOS website at www.rdos.bc.ca to confirm time of meeting
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Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Temporary Use Permit would be to allow for the use of a portion of the property as an auto salvage yard (operation). The area of the property used for a salvage yard would be required to be screened per Table 7.7 of Section 7.7 of Electoral Area H Zoning Bylaw 2498, 2012
VIEW COPIES OF THE DRAFT PERMIT & SUPPORTING INFORMATION AT:
Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Princeton Town Hall 169 Bridge Street, Princeton Monday to Friday - 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Telephone: 250-490-4101 Fax: 250-492-0063 Email: planning@rdos.bc.ca Web: www.rdos.bc.ca Donna Butler, MCIP Development Services Manager
Volunteer fire departments train in Princeton Training officers from the Princeton Volunteer Fire Department (PVFD) shared tips and instructions with members of the Erris, Hedley and Tulameen Volunteer Fire Departments during a Car Fire Training session on the PVFD training grounds across from the PXA on Wednesday, June 19. BC Ambulance Paramedics (come out to fire calls for the protection of firefighters) were on scene. Mayor Frank Armitage and Councillor Kim Maynard were invited to watch the training session and were joined by a few residents and visitors who stopped by. Left - Chief Eric Gregson explains the participation of the paramedics and gives tank and Lisa Carleton/Spotlight hose tips to the Erris crew.
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Royal Canadian Legion News - George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton, B.C. LEGION WEEK CELEBRATIONS
Remember that Friday, June 28 we will be having a free BBQ for the public in celebration of Legion Week. BBQ takes place from Noon until about 4:30 p.m. There will be a few activities for children in the banquet hall. Come and see all our facilities as well as our information booth in the front lobby. You are welcome to ask questions about the Legion. The Legion Colour Party will be leading the Rotary Parade on Friday, June 28 at 6 p.m. After the parade, come back to the Legion and enjoy a free dance in the lounge beginning at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by Ian Elko.
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AnnUAL LegiOn gOLF tOURnAMent saturday, July 13 9 holes Golf open for all members and the public. After golf, come back to the Branch for a BBQ burger or hot dog and all the fixings. Then, you will get yourself a prize (donated by our local businesses). All of this for the incredibly low fee of $35 (non-golf course members) or $20 (golf course members), per player. Sign up in the Legion Lounge as a team or as a single. You MUST register and pay when you sign up.
We are all looking forward to a great summer but work does go on. Our meat draws are still doing well - remember to bring your guests in for some fun on Saturday afternoons — we like to see visitors win. The bingos also continue every Wednesday and Sunday. These all start at 2:30 p.m. Hope to see you there. ~ Jean Bowles
HOME OWNER GRANT Veterans Supplement
YOUth AMBAssADOR Coronation - June 28 (right after the Rotary Parade) Riverside Centre
JAM sessiOns At the LegiOn Beginning Friday, July 5 and every Friday for the remainder of July — possibly longer, there will be a Jam Session in the Legion Lounge from 7 to 10 p.m. Local musicians who just want to play music! We are very pleased about this, so come on down and join in on the fun!
AnnUAL Fishing Derby
Beginning in 2012 a veterans supplement in addition to the regular home owners grant is available to qualifying low-income veterans. There are numerous stipulations to receive this grant. If you think you would qualify, please call toll-free in BC to 1-888-355-2700 or call the Legion and request the Service Officer return your call.
Mark your calendars for the Legion Annual Fishing Derby August 10 & 11 at Chain Lake. Open to the public! More information coming soon.
APPReCiAtiOn FOR the LegiOn
Wednesday night Poker On sUMMeR BReAK!
July 2013 Calendar of Events Sunday
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Friday 5 JAM SESSION 7 to 10 p.m.
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Saturday 6 Summer BBQ from 1 p.m. Meat Draw - 2:30
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Meetings: ExEc MEEting -July 17 - 10 aM ZOnE MEEting - in KEREMEOS SEptEMbER 22
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Colleen Kunderman from the Princeton Girl Guide organization presents Legion president Jim Turner with a Certificate of Appreciation during the Girl Guide advancement ceremony held at the Legion Hall on Tuesday, June 18. The Princeton Girl Guide organization greatly appreciates the support they have received from Legion Branch #56 members. The Legion Hall has been the organization’s meeting place for many years.
COMMUnitY DinneRs: THANK YOU to everyone who attended our community dinners and supports our Legion on a regular basis. Also, a huge thanks to the wonderful people who volunteer to help in our many activities. Check us out in the Fall for what’s happening. Some old things returning and maybe some new things beginning! HAve A greAT SUmmer!
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Kokanee Swim Club training now in full swing Princeton Kokanee Swim Club
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Parimutuel Betting • Concession Vendors • Beverage Garden Saturday Night Live Music featuring Dale Seaman & Highway 97 Princeton Rotary Parade Friday June 28th 6pm Princeton Ambassador Coronation Friday June 28th Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast Saturday June 29th AM
CANADA DAY CELEBRATION
Presented by the Town of Princeton At the Museum - July 1st 11am -1pm Music • Family Activities • Canada Day Cake & more… Canada Day Activities are a FREE event for the community
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Hummingbird banding team verifies four species nesting in Princeton Terry Tellier Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
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Sue Elwell, Terry Tellier and Amanda Lahaie are permitted to band hummingbirds in Princeton. The group have verified four species of hummingbirds nesting in the area.
Three Vermilion Forks Field Naturalist members recently attended the Rocky Point Bird Observatory Hummingbird meeting in Burnaby, BC. The meeting was held at Simon Fraser University June 15, 2013 and at the Widgeon Marsh in Coquitlam on June 16. The members were Sue Elwell, Amanda Lahaie and Terry Tellier. All three have permits from the Canadian Wildlife Service of Canada to band hummingbirds. Researcher Dr. Doug Altshuler from UBC was the guest speaker. He explained the aerodynamics of “Hummingbird Flight” discovered in his groundbreaking experiments. The Princeton team was honoured to be asked
to present their banding techniques to the conference. As well as getting the chance to liaise with other banders and experts throughout BC they had a hands-on session at Widgeon Marsh. Banding by the Princeton group has verified that we now have four species of hummingbirds nesting in the area. They are Rufous, Calliope, Black-chinned and now Anna’s. Recently the team captured a bird which had been banded a little more than two weeks earlier in southeastern Arizona. This is only the second Arizona bird captured in BC. Data gleaned from banding the birds is used to determine migration routes, site dedication, population (sex, age, health), times they arrive, leave and breed, habitat requirements and pollination role. From this information we have learned about their primary threats which are global climate change, habitat destruction and invasive species. The Hummingbird Banding Team includes VFFN volunteers as well as generous homeowners who provide banding locations. The banders thank all our volunteers plus give special thanks and appreciation to the VFFN club for their ongoing support of the project.
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Thumbs Up/Down A HUGE thumbs up to Dad, (Doug) and Jim and Jen Bernard for all their hard work preparing the grounds for the upcoming races this weekend! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
Double Thumbs up to ‘good ole mother nature!’ Thanks for giving us a break during Graduation celebrations! We would like to see a little more sun please :-)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
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Burgers are a staple of easy living. They can be enjoyed at lunch, dinner or even served miniature as hors d’oeuvres. Relatively easy to whip up, burgers are also a go-to meal when time is short but everyone is hungry. Though burgers are simple to create and even easier to love, over time the same old burger recipe might need to be spiced up a little. Burgers can be modified with the addition of different toppings, but for home cooks who want a burger that is different from the inside out, they may want to go back to the culinary drawing board.
roughly 1 inch thick. Cook burgers via desired method (broiler, grill, stove top) until the bottoms are browned, about 6 minutes. Carefully turn over to cook the other side, another 4 to 5 minutes. Use an instead-read thermometer to determine doneness if you are unsure, depending upon whether you used turkey or pork. Turn off heat and top each burger with a slice of mozzarella. Allow to just melt slightly.
Tasty Tuscan Burgers Makes 4 servings 11/2 pounds ground pork or turkey (a white meat works best with the other flavors) 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese or pecorino romano 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1 cup thinly chopped or grated zucchini to 2 plum tomatoes, chopped 1 8 freshly chopped basil leaves or a teaspoon of prepared pesto slices fresh mozzarella 4 4 slices red onion 4 leaves romaine lettuce 4 medium ciabatta rolls, split and lightly toasted Salt and pepper Garlic aioli garnish (recipe follows) Mix together the ground meat, zucchini, breadcrumbs, grated cheese, tomatoes, and basil leaves together in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture into four equal portions and form into patty shapes,
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Spread garlic aioli over ciabatta rolls and place a slice of red onion and lettuce on each bottom. Top with the burgers and finish off with the roll top. Enjoy with rosemaryseasoned potato wedges as a nice complement. Basic Garlic Aioli 3 cloves chopped garlic 1 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon
juice 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley Salt and pepper to taste Use an immersion blender to combine all the ingredients in a small bowl. Wrap and refrigerate for around 30 minutes to enable to flavors to develop. Serve with burgers or other sandwiches. PC136235
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Short-circuiting the attacks of embarrassing idiocy force for good, or they can scare us all brainless by the creator’s complete The subject of graffiti keeps popping up in my mind these days and I’m lack of ability to attach consequences to their acts. trying, yet again to sort things out. To say that I’m conflicted is an underI understand that there can be a very fine line between graffiti art and statement and I admit to you that my passions run high. What to do then? vandalism and I understand that part of the culture of graffiti is the exciteI consult Wikipedia of course, and see what others have to say about it. ment of anonymous acts done without permission, mostly in the dark. I Would you believe that there is documented evidence of graffiti in the also understand that tagging is evidence of gang activities and therefore excavations of Pompeii? It was perhaps more innocuous than what we gensigns of an unhealthy underbelly in our community. erally see in our environment today, often being equivalent to the drawn It has been suggested to me that a possible solution to these occasional heart with “ John loves Mary” declaration. attacks of embarrassing idiocy such as the one borne out on the third However, some ancient examples were dicey even then and some were MERRILYN HUYCKE bench recently could be short-circuited by designating a large outdoor wall blatantly commercial or political. At the very least, ancient graffiti was an for graffiti. expression of popular culture and revealed details that would otherwise be I’m skeptical because that would remove the thrill of anonymity and the lost to historians. Jump forward approximately two thousand years and we ability of the “artist” to keep our teeth on edge. have the quaint example, “Kilroy was here” from World War II. There are However, I can also see that it could give an opportunity for the potenseveral stories about who Kilroy was, apparently none verifiable. Where my conflict occurs is trying to understand why and where graffiti became tial graffiti artists to hone their skills and become expert at using colour, form and for some, an excuse to deface and offend. As far as I can gather, for those destructive content in a more meaningful way. I’m also willing to bet that it would foster respect for folk, there is a complete disconnect between the real power that exists in creating great the buildings and murals in town by creating a connection to the rest of us. graffiti and the mindless acts that create hardship for members of a community. As an What do you think? expression of popular culture, the images and messages can be very powerful and a
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Hiking, fishing & kayaking trip with Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists
Naturalists relished the dry and sunny weather on Saturday, June 22, when Tip Anderson led a group of 13 on a fun field trip at Wolfe Lake. Activities were diverse, with some of the group kayaking in Wolfe Lake, others hiking the “Don Burbidge trail” to the north end of Issitz Lake, where Peter Antonick tossed in his fishing line and managed to catch (with assistance!) four rainbow trout within a very short time. We were lucky enough to be accompanied by Pat Parsons, who contributed to the camaraderie, while he and Tip educated us on some of the
history of the area. We ate our lunches around a campfire outside Pat’s cabin, as Peter cooked and shared the delicious trout. Highlights of the day were the beautiful, haunting calls of the loons on the lake, a pair of Belted Kingfishers, a pair of Bald Eagles, a Golden Eagle, Ruffed Grouse with chicks, and two Rubber Boas, one of which was first spotted swimming across the lake towards us. Our next field trip will be July 6, when Peter Antonick will take us to the “Hole in the Wall” and once again demonstrate his fishing skills. Bring along your fishing rods, licenses and phone Peter at 250-295-3640 to confirm attendance. We will meet at Billy’s at 9 am.
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Photo contributed While out on their latest venture the Vermilion Forks Field Naturalist group stopped to take a break and enjoy the beauty of Issitz Lake.
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MLS 139082 Great price and opportunity! The Source is a well established TV and electronics store. High profile location. $199,900.00
MLS 143750 CONTINGENT: Major upgrades to this 2 bedroom home with low maintenance yard plus carport. $159,000.00
MLS 143142 Wonderful family home with attached his/her garage with workshop, sits on uniquely large lot. Lot fully fenced has RV parking. SOLD
MLS 143090 Amazing hobby farm needs a little love an attention. Fantastic set up only minutes from town enjoys spectacular views. $379,900.00
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64 Billiter Avenue
MLS 142456 Amazing views from large picture windows. French door entry from kitchen to 900 square foot deck. $299,500.00
MLS 142858 Perfect get away. A-frame is perfectly set on half an acre. Cabin is fully furnished with open loft area. $239,000.00
MLS 143088 Low maintenance, quality cabin in Tulameen townsite. Is furnished and ready for your four season recreation enjoyment! $339,000.00
MLS 143450 Great starter or investment home that is conveniently located down town. 4 bedroom, large home sits on 50 x 100 ft. lot. $179,900.00
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MLS 141770 Remodelled 2 bedroom home in a quiet corner of Deblyn MHP. Two decks, hut tub and infrared sauna. $69,900.00
MLS 139793 Charming 3 bedroom home on corner lot in down town Princeton. Yard fully fenced with room to park RV. $183,000.00
MLS 143480 Newer construction, 3 bedroom home sitting on quiet street, just steps away from the Tulameen River. SOLD
MLS 138308 28 x 100’ lot right across from the Valley First Credit Union. Currently zoned C-@business. Excellent exposure. $69,500.00
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103 Copperhead Road
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10-590 E Similkameen
MLS 142388 Come and live steps from the Similkameen River. 2 bedroom rancher located on 1/2 acre lot in a quiet subdivision. $239,900.00
MLS 141612 Come enjoy the view from your deck. This home features 2 beds, 2 bath & walkout basement. $389,900.00
MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. $219,000.00
MLS 140969 Come build on this lot looking down at the Similkameen River with gorgeous views of the mountains. Minutes from town. $259,000.00
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Mine Supervisor Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mine Supervisor. Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, this position is responsible for the direction supervision of an operation team to meet daily production targets and accomplish assigned tasks in a safe and efÀcient manner. This position currently works a 4 x 4 schedule (4 days in, 4 days out) but an application is being made to change to a x rotation. The Mine Supervisor’s duties include
• Safely manage the daily operations of a pit operating crew. • Ensure employee compliance to safety work procedures and company policies and procedures. • Conduct daily tool box meetings and monthly safety meetings. • ,n coordination with the Mine Trainer and Mine General Foremen, the development and training of operators to meet current and future job requirements. • Timely completion and submission of paperwork. • Display a high level of professional and lead crew by example.
Applicants require a current B.C. Shiftboss CertiÀcate with a current Àrst aid ticket and a minimum of Àve years experience as a Mine Supervisor. A B.C. Mine Rescue ticket and Surface Blasting ticket would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as direction must be clearing understood by team members. This position also requires excellent time management and organizational skills, competent computer skills and familiarization with Microsoft Word and Excel. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. QualiÀed candidates may submit their resumes in conÀdence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Assay Lab Manager
Huckleberry Mines is seeking an Assay Lab Manager. Reporting to the Mill Manager, this position is responsible for supervising our Assay Technical team consisting of 3 assayers, 2 sample buckers and 1 summer student. This team is responsible for the preparation and analysis of high and low grade copper and molybdenum samples from the mill and pit using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer and Leco analyzer. The Assay Lab also analyses samples using the modiÀed 6obek method of acid base accounting (ABA’s) in order to determine the acidic potential of certain samples. The Assay Lab Manager’s duties include:
6upervision of laboratory analysis and testing of various samples. • Planning, directing and managing the work group on a daily and weekly basis. • (nsuring the safe and efÀcient operation of the lab resources and making recommendations for improvements to upper management to optimize processes. • Team member hiring, scheduling, performance management and coaching. • 6hort and long term budgeting, forecasting and procurement of critical and consumable materials and equipment. • Project coordination between Mine Operations, Mill Operations, Geology and Environmental departments. • Weekly, monthly and quarterly report writing and analyses. • Maintaining the daily QA/QC program for the assay lab with monthly reporting. • Maintain the assay database computer program. • Work schedule is Monday to Thursday (4 x 3). The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of assaying experience in a base metal production laboratory, a Bachelor of 6cience in Chemistry or training in a related discipline, experience in managerial or supervisory roles, strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must. A B.C. Assayer’s CertiÀcate and experience operating and maintaining an AA spectrophotometer would be an asset. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and 6mithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and 6mithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RR6P savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. QualiÀed applicants can submit their resumes in conÀdence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com
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Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM, 1 full bathroom, 4 appliances, fenced grass yard on the Similkameen River. 5 km west of Hedley. N/P, N/S, $800/month includes electricity. Ref’s & DD req. Avail. now. 250-292-8190 3 BEDROOM + house, in Taylor’s Mill. All appliances, garage. avail Now. $695/month. Discount of $20 for prompt rental payment. 1509-477-9504 3 BEDROOM house on large lot, quiet street, 3rd bench. Many nice features, attached garage, $900/month. Avail. now. Electric heat. Need 2 excellent references, No canine pets, Call 250-295-7827 for more details after 5 pm CLEAN & COZY 2 bedroom home, convenient downtown location. F/S/W/D, N/S N/P Ref’s req. $700/month Call 250-295-4106
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Boats 12’ 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9 mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. 250293-1229
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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~ Nelson Mandela
Congratulations to all the Grads of 2013!
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Adam Ali Future Plans: Go to University, pursue a career in business. Thank You: To my Grandpa & my parents for my values and making me who I am, my friends for being there.
Taylor Artis Future Plans: Do something cool. Thank you: To my parents, brother, Brooke and grandparents.
Kristen Ashley Future Plans: Be happy & travel! Thank You: To my parents, sisters & the rest of my family, love you all!
Ciara Bamford Future Plans: Become a psychologist, travel the world, have no regrets. Thank you: To all my coaches, teachers, friends & family for all their support, creating who I’ve become.
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Jason Borkent Future Plans: Enroll in computer information course, subsequently major as computer technician. Thank You: I would like to thank the academy. Marshall Brown Future Plans: Bachelor of Engineering from UVIC. Thank you: YL
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Colton Callihoo Future Plans: College and pursue a career in Culinary Arts. Thank You: To my parents, family and friends!
Today is the first of many extraordinary days to come, as you go from student to graduate. Whether you continue your studies or enter the workforce, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. No matter where they take you, your achievements will always be frontpage news to us here at home!
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Jackie Chau Future Plans: Be like Mr. Chow, go to BCIT, become a pro MMA fighter. Thank you: to all my family and friends, mostly mom, dad and Vee and all the awesome teachers for helping me grad! Wyatt Crimmon Future Plans: Where ever the road takes me. Thank You: My family, my main hombres and Mr. Kitts!
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Dream and Achieve Skye Davis Future Plans: Go to university, get my career taking off, settle down. Thank you: To all my friends & family for their support through my tough decisions and also thank you to my teachers. Zack Davis Future Plans: Go to post secondary for plumbing pre-apprenticeship
Melissa Dennis Thank you: Mom & Dad
Morgan Dobbs Future Plans: Move to Vancouver, work and live with my Dad. Thank You: To everyone who helped me get through my years.
Myles Dodd Future Plans: Go drilling and make tons of money while I live life. Thank you: To family and friends.
Orion Driver Future Plans: Where ever my life takes me. Thank You: Mom and Myles.
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Congratulations Class of 2013! “If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can become it.” ~ William Arthur Ward
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Dallas Earle Future Plans: Work at the mine and the ranch. Thank you: Mrs. Illingworth for putting up with my crazy jokes. Kennedy Edwards Future Plans: See where life takes me. Thank You: Mother, Father, Bryan, Jordan and Megan
Taylor Gibb Future Plans: Move to Vancouver, become a movie star, open a no kill dog shelter. Thank you: Mom for all the pets, MC, and all the grads for the laughs. Kirsten Haayer Future Plans: Travel the world, go to school, pursue a career I enjoy. Thank You: To my parents for supporting me in everything I do, to all my friends who made high school a good time.
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Hats off to the Graduates of 2013! Congratulations on your acheivements. All the best in your futures!
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THE HUT GROCERY
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Best wishes for a bright future and may all your dreams come true!
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Congratulations and Best wishes to all the Graduates
Eric Hardin Future Plans: Be a boss. Thank you: To all my family and all of my friends
Nathan Howarth Future Plans: Millwright down in Australia Thank You: To my Mom and Dad, Mr. Lopes and Mr. Newman
Clayton Jung Future Plans: UBC Okanagan for Engineering. Thank you: To my family and my friends. Randee Kassa Future Plans: Just live the dream <3. Thank You: To my parents, you made one heck of a kid!
Sam Kastor Future Plans: Do sound engineering and become a rock star! Thank you: To my family, Ms. Bell, Jay, Imortal Glory best band in the world and Mr. O for always keeping my chin up. Drayden Larsen Thank You: To friends and family, epecially E.A., A.L., N.G., K.L., Z.T., R.O., D.N. and C.O. Kendra Leiding Future Plans: Travel, attend university and a Capernwray, start a big family. Thank you: To Mom, Dad, Laurie, Lyss, Shi for being awesome, Liz for making me laugh, Lyss for being my best friend. Angie Marshall Future Plans: Be Happy. Thank You: My family, Ms.Thibert my school mom, Mrs. Larsen, my friends for always being there. Keisha Miller Future Plans: Get out of Princeton and move to the city.
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Brianna Musgrove Future Plans: Move to Vancouver and go to school. Thank You: The world and everyone in it, gravity for keeping me grounded.
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Maintain Values Ally Myers Future Plans: See a bit of the world, eventually live in a big city. Thank you: To my Mom and Dad for always being supportive as well as the teachers who taught me so much. Derek Northway Future Plans: Get my Electrical Ticket. Thank You: Parents, family and friends.
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“To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.” ~ Anatole France
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Clayton O’Bee Future Plans: Live the dream! Thank you: To my friends and family.
Rhett Ortwein Future Plans: Get my electrician ticket. Thank You: To my family and friends!
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Congratulations to all the Graduates of 2013! Best of luck in your futures!
Megan Pateman Future Plans: Get my law degree, see where life takes me. Thank you: To my parents & sister, Scott, Heather & Andrew, Richard, Kennedy, Jennifer, Liz, Jackie Hilton, Jessie Hilton & Jillian.
Richard Shuman Pateman Future Plans: Have a job that I’m good at that could turn into a career. Thank You: To Myles Dodd for his help in my classes, to Mr. O for the experience you gave me in your classes. Paige Powers Future Plans: To live forever. Thank you: To my family for helping me with so much and my friends for being there for me:) Julia Reichert Future Plans: To shine bright like a diamond & be happy:) Thank You: To my parents you made one heck of a kid, Wikipedia and the inventor of copy & paste:) Nolin Thair Future Plans: To become a heavy duty mechanic. Thank you: To all my friends for making school days fun and fast lol. Austin Thibert Future Plans: To go back to the future, discover the ultimate question. Thank You: To my Mother Lady person, my awesome group of friends and my best friend Brittany:)
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“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; “There is a good reason if you can dream it, they you call these ceremonies can become it.” ‘commencement excercises’. ~ William Arthur Graduation is not the end; Ward it’s the beginning.”
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Messages from your teachers
Congratulations Grad Class of 2013. What a momentous event this is for you! Best of everything as you pursue your dreams, your goals, your plans. ~Sandee Blair Have a good summer! ~ Mr. O’Malley Congratulations on this fantastic achievement! As this chapter of your life closes I trust that you will endeavour to make the next chapters adventurous and rewarding. All the best in your futures. ~ Leanne Atkinson Never be afraid of what others think about your dreams. Follow them anyway. Have fun chasing them. Never settle for anything less. If you do, then you’ve lost your dreams. You’re worth more than that. So, set your goals and go for them. ~ Nadine Thibert Congratulations Grads! Sooner or later, you will make important discoveries about yourself. Enjoy the exploration as each day goes by, and believe in who you really are. ~ Paul Carter Congratulations Grads. Best of luck! Many wonderful and successful people have come from Here’s to a successful PSS and you are and satisfying future! no exception. Aim Princeton high and fulfill SPONSOR Lions Club NAME your dreams. ~ Renee Hartwell
Congratulations to the Class of 2013 What a wonderful group! the Villager Inn Princeton 244 - 4th Street, Princeton, B.C. Phone: 250-295-6996 Email: info@villagerinn.ca Website: www.villagerinn.ca
Michael White Future Plans: Get my ticket for carpentry and live a great life:) Thank You: To my family and friends for helping me get as far as I am now!
Colby Williams Future Plans: Go to school in Calgary and become a sports physio. Thank You: To my family and friends.
Natasha Ferdinand Future Plans: Raising my daughter Emma. Thank You: To my parents Barb & Dan Howe, Rocky & Dryden and Rod & Paulette.
Nicolah Hodgson Future Plans: Watch my son graduate. Thank You: To my parents Linda & Herb and my son Sydney.
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