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Double murder trial underway Dale Boyd Black Press

A jury was selected last week to decide the fate of a man who is alleged to have committed a double-murder in Princeton last year. Twelve jurors and one alternate have been selected for the trial of John Ike Koopmans, who faces two counts of murder and one attempted murder in relation to a shooting that occurred on March 30, 2013 on a property just outside of Princeton. Jurors were selected out of 100 possible candidates on Feb. 16 and are expected to return to the Penticton Supreme Court on Feb. 25 for an estimated four to five week trial. A voir dire, a smaller hearing held to examine the eligibility of prospective jurors, or the admissibility of contested evidence, also began last week and continued Monday at the Penticton Court House. Defence council Don Skogstad is representing Koopmans, who is charged with shooting and kill-

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John Ike Koopmans leaves the Penticton Court House Monday. He is holding a paperback book, Shadow Show. He has been incarcerated since being arrested in the double homicide in March 2013.

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ing Rosemary Fox and Robert Keith Wharton. They were found dead on a piece of property located on Old Hedley Road. Another man was found at the scene and was sent to the hospital with life-threatening injuries from a gunshot wound. At the time of the alleged shootings RCMP said information gathered indicated all parties involved were from the Princeton area and were known to each other. Residents in the Old Hedley Road area in Princeton said they were awakened on the morning after the shootings by the sounds of officers calling out on a megaphone in the areas of Tulameen Avenue, Angela Avenue and Pine Street. Frank Dubenski will represent the Crown and the trial will be presided over by Justice Miriam Maisonville. Koopmans was arrested by RCMP in Princeton on March 31, 2013 without incident and has been in custody since.

Robert Keith Wharton and Rosemary Fox were found dead on a property near Old Hedley Road. They reportedly lived there together with several children.

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Town hall meeting planned to discuss library cuts Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Princeton residents will get an opportunity to share their feelings about proposed cuts to library services at a town hall meeting in the coming weeks. Last week the Okanagan Regional Library made a presentation to town council spelling out its plans to cut costs at the Princeton branch, reducing open hours from 20 to 15 per week, and shaving three hours from the librarian position and 9 assistant librarian hours. The proposed cuts would cut $17,000 off the annual operating costs of the branch, and help bridge the $61,327 gap between the yearly cost of running the library and the library tax currently collected. “The ORL has been working over the past year to develop a plan to align service costs in local communities with the revenue,” library CEO Stephanie Hall told The Spotlight in an interview.

“It’s not optional that we don’t align the costs with the services. There’s only so much money but we want to understand what’s most important to people and shape the services.” Total expenses for the Princeton branch, including shared regional costs, are $169,664 compared to taxpayer funding of $108,427. The ORL has already circulated two surveys to library users to gauge the community’s needs. “Any that gave a comment said they wanted more hours,” said Hall. Shift workers requested evening hours and there was solid support for Saturday hours. “Everyone wants services but nobody wants to pay for them,” she said. “People would really like more hours open. People would like to see that increase and we are talking about decreasing.” Hall acknowledged Princeton rate payers are under unique pressure when it comes to paying

for library services as Area H residents are the only ones in the regional district who do not pay a library tax. Area H residents pay a $75 yearly fee to use the library. “It would help the situation tremendously” if Area H contributed tax dollars, said Hall. When contacted by The Spotlight Area H Director Bob Coyne said that’s not going to happen. “The library is a non-issue….that’s been put to referendum twice and at this point there is absolutely no appetite in the district to be going back there.” Coyne said he will meet with the ORL in the near future to “look at other avenues.” The Town of Princeton also has the option of increasing funding to the ORL – topping up the tax already collected – in order to maintain services, according to Hall. “Local governments can decide to chip in money. Vernon council voted to chip in extra

money to keep their Sunday opening which was something we were targeting…I don’t want to put different local governments on the spot as they have very real fiscal challenges.” Princeton Councillor Rosemary Doughty, the town’s representative on the regional library

board, said she is passionate about supporting Princeton’s library service. “I don’t want to see it reduced one iota, absolutely not. I would like it to be increased and I’m not giving up and I am working on it and town council is working on it,” she said.

“It doesn’t just serve people wanting books, DVDs and CDs. It’s seniors coming in having a place to go, to do jigsaw puzzles or sit by the fireplace….It’s about children and children’s programs. It’s about education on many levels. It’s about access to computers. Our library

is an essential part of our community.” The Princeton library has 1,357 members and 29,295 visits annually. It has 142 children in the summer reading program and 778 people a year attending other programs.

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Police charge two with impaired On February 20, 2015, a member of the public alerted police to a possible impaired driver on Highway 3 east of Princeton. Princeton RCMP located the suspect vehicle and stopped it, according to a press release. After conducting an investigation, a Princetonarea man was given a 90-day driving suspension and had his vehicle impounded under the Motor Vehicle Act for impaired driving.

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One bad apple could spoil the whole brand

How do you like them apples? Well, if you’re talking about the genetically modified Arctic apple, we don’t like ‘em. We don’t like ‘em at all. The US government recently approved the commercialization of Okanagan Specialty Fruits’ patented genetically engineered Artic apple. It is the first genetically modified apple approved for sale in the United States. Approval for the apple is still pending from Health Canada and the Canadian Food Agency and a decision is expected within a matter of weeks. According to Health Canada, the apple will be authorized only once regulators are satisfied all aspects of its safety assessment have been met. The Artic apple is special because it doesn’t oxidize – doesn’t turn brown. Specifically, gene silencing is used to turn down the expression of polyphenol oxidase thereby preventing the fruit from discoloring when sliced or bruised. Its developers hope the Artic apple will have particular appeal to the fast food and restaurant industries as it maintains its fresh appearance and can be easily cut for fruit platters and to-go meals. Bio technicians and environmentalists can argue about the Artic apple and other genetically modified foods forever (and they probably will) but the wisdom of accepting a bite of this particular fruit has perhaps less to do with food safety as it does with public perception. Consumers have been loud and clear - they don’t like the idea of genetically modified foods. Even the words are scary. Genetic modification sounds like something you watch in a sci-fi horror flick. In other words, the Artic apple has lousy PR. In 2012 a survey commissioned by the BC Fruit Growers’ Association and the Federation of Quebec Apple Growers found that 69 per cent of Canadians oppose approval of the Arctic apple, while 71 per cent support a special category of food like milk and fruit that should not be modified at all. The Similkameen Okanagan Organic Treefruit Growers’ Association has expressed fears the approval of a genetically modified apple would have catastrophic impacts on organic and conventional growers, local economies and the integrity of BCs apple brand. Last year the Union of BC Municipalities passed a resolution condemning genetically modified foods, and a growing number of food sellers have come forward to say they will not sell the Artic apple. A genetically modified apple could be the greatest thing since sliced bread and still be the worst thing to happen to the province’s fruit growing industry. The customer is always right. Canadian customers don’t want the Artic apple. - AD PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $35.24 locally, $54.29 elsewhere in Canada.

Another take on tax cuts for the rich VICTORIA – The B.C. government’s third Those with the lowest incomes are relieved not straight budget surplus is the main battleground only of income tax but also medical premiums, for provincial politicians this spring, with little which continue to march up by another four per else on the order paper to argue about. cent, and are mostly paid by employers. The main conflict is over the tax cut for the As with the federal election set for this fall, we rich that results from removing a two-year surtax will hear a lot about the burden on the vaguely on personal income greater than $150,000 a year. defined “middle class.” In B.C. they have to dig It’s an outrage, says the NDP, starving our threaddeeper for car insurance, hydro, ferry rides and bare government services of more than $200 milpost-secondary tuition, while those top-hatted lion over the next three years. champagne-sippers party on with their tax holiTOM FLETCHER day? NDP leader John Horgan set the tone in his reply to Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget Well, not exactly. Here’s an assessment from Philip Cross, research co-ordinator at the speech: Macdonald-Laurier Institute and former chief “I can appreciate that the minister was celebrating with the champagne-and-caviar set, but economic analyst at Statistics Canada. the rest of British Columbia saw $700 million in increased fees Just after the 2013 B.C. election, Cross noted that Canada, its and taxes on their backs.” provinces, Europe and the United States have all been adjusting Old news, de Jong replied. It was a two-year surtax on high- their tax systems to increase the load on wealthier people and ease income earners to help get B.C. out of its post-recession red ink, it from the poor. and it expired as it was legislated to do. This has closed the wage gap considerably in Canada. By 2010, This political theatre doesn’t help people understand what’s the top 20 per cent of earners were paying 58.3 per cent of all actually going on. First, a lot of that red ink was B.C. Liberal blood income taxes. That’s up from 50 per cent in 1976, showing how from dismantling the harmonized sales tax and repaying Ottawa long Canada’s income taxes have been “progressive.” This is the for that failed experiment. main reason why “income inequality,” that other great cause of the Second, this temporary tax on the rich was a political strategy left, started leveling off in Canada around 1998. by de Jong and Premier Christy Clark, limping into an election Cross points to measures like the low-income exemption from most expected them to lose. De Jong’s debut budget in February income tax. By 2013, the bottom 40 per cent of Canadian house2013 also accelerated a small increase in corporate income tax, holds were paying just 6.8 per cent of income taxes, and more than a third of income tax filers were paying none at all. stealing two populist planks from Adrian Dix’s NDP platform. Cross asks and answers the central question: Should the rich Ending the surtax not only kept a promise, it kept B.C. competitive with Alberta on personal income taxes. High wage earners pay more? “If it’s a misinformed attempt to compensate for imagiand many of their businesses are more mobile every year, which is nary losses of low-income people, the answer is clearly no.” why this year’s budget also extended tax breaks for high-tech and Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black digital media companies. Another tweak in de Jong’s budget was to increase the low- Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca income cutoff for personal income tax from $18,000 to $19,000.

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doesn’t matter if the children it off to make it look like I had are wearing boy’s underwear or time to take pictures of everyone else. girl’s underwear. If everyone is Honey, this is you at the wearing underwear the morning is an unqualified success. lake. I never expected to raise This is when we went to a child who juggles. I didn’t Canada’s Wonderland. expect to have a child who Look at how cute you were struggled with academics. I on Santa’s knee. ANDREA DEMEER didn’t expect the bird watcher, There are four children but the photographer, the hunter or only one baby book and it’s our old dog the kid who never wanted to little secret. new tricks play hockey but could beat me On the bright side, in a large at chess when he was in Grade family there can be less pressure on children to be “perfect” and less tempta- Three. tion to define what perfect might even look But they make a very fine box of chocolates. like. One of the finest Dads I know is the fire For example I never expected to have a child who loved playing with Barbies, dress- chief in a city where I once published the ing hair and wearing make up. The DeMeer newspaper. He has two sons, close in age, boys would want me to clarify that in this and his office is plastered with family photos. case I am referring to their sister, but so what He talks about his kids all the time. His eldest if I wasn’t? son is a jock and I’ve listened to many stories The family is getting ready for church. It of his exploits on the soccer and football

fields. His younger boy likes to sketch clothing and has cupboards full of workbooks. He wants to be a fashion designer and his favorite television show is Say Yes to the Dress. What I love about the fire chief is he never puts those differences on the table as a challenge to anyone. He is just genuinely proud of, and in awe of, both his kids. The world doesn’t need more tolerance. It needs more unconditional love. Screenwriter Graham Moore stole the Oscars this week with his acceptance speech. When I was 16 years old, I tried to kill myself because I felt weird and I felt different, and I felt like I did not belong. And now I’m standing here...and so I would like this moment to be for this kid out there who feels like she’s weird or she’s different or she doesn’t fit in anywhere. Yes, you do. I promise you do. Stay weird, stay different and then, when it’s your turn, and you are standing on this stage, please pass the same message to the next person who comes along.” Happy Pink Shirt Day Princeton.

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Enjoy your children like a box of fine chocolates To misquote a favorite line from the movies: Children are like a box of chocolates. You never know what you are going to get. I feel this deeply. The DeMeers have committed parenthood four times. There are people who find that excessive. A new acquaintance can say: “you have FOUR children?” with exactly the same tone she might use to exclaim: “you have FOUR convictions for impaired driving?” It’s a constant wonder, how children who share DNA and are raised in the same home by the same people can be so different from one another and so utterly different from their parents. Birth order answers for a lot. It’s natural to over-parent a first child, celebrate every milestone like it was the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Subsequent children never receive quite the same amount of attention. The DeMeers are fortunate that the kids resembled each other so much as toddlers it is no problem now to grab one of the thousands of print photographs of the firstborn and pass

Vigilance needed to choose leaders of good character Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

In a recent letter to the editor, Mary Masiel of Princeton expressed her belief that Stephen Harper has done more damage to Canada than any other Prime Minister. Sentiments such as this are not uncommon, whether referring to the current Prime Minister or others before him. I consider her statement a reason to acquaint ourselves with the present leadership candidates. Only by being vigilant and informed will we be likely to elect leaders we trust and respect. With the federal election on the horizon, many candidates are already in the political marketplace, shopping for votes. The parties are engaging pollsters to determine what issues are important to Canadians. They are beginning to tell us what they hope we want to hear. Possibly one reason we are so often displeased with politicians is that we don’t pay sufficient attention to what they are saying and doing long before we enter the voting booth. And we aren’t asking enough tough questions and demanding substantive replies. If we have an inadequate understanding of a candidate‘s character, how can we even guess at what that individual will do if elected? When we complacently vote according to party brand, we are essentially telling politicians, “we are not deeply interested in the affairs of our nation. You have our permis-

sion to do whatever you think is best.” For me deciding who to vote for begins with the underlying principle that I will not give my heart to any political party. Then I look at the leaders. In this regard I like Peter C Newman’s words in Home Country, “I stopped believing in magical leaders.” Like the rest of us, political leaders are flawed, and we should not decide who we will support on the basis of party brand, charisma, or extravagant promises. With this understanding, I hope to find particular qualities in a party leader. Wisdom and sound judgment seem a good place to start. Without these, a leader can cause serious damage, especially to those having little political clout. RB Bennett, Prime Minister in the early years of the Great Depression (1930-35) seemingly lacked these qualities. Bennett approved the construction of work camps for young men unable to find employment. The administration of these camps was generally appalling, the pay abominable. The men embarked on a trek to Ottawa to make the government aware of their serious grievances. Instead of giving them an audience, Bennett ordered the RCMP to halt the march in Regina. The crackdown was harsh, with some bloodshed. With wisdom and sound judgment, the discouraged young men could have been given a hearing and their legitimate grievances dealt with fairly. Fortunately

Bennett lasted only one term. I also hope a leader will deeply and genuinely care about and respect the citizens of the country. As a student at SFU, I was caught up in the Trudeaumania that swept through Canada in 1968 when Pierre Trudeau first ran for the position of Prime Minister. Like many Canadians, I thought he would bring a creative approach and positive solutions to complex issues. Instead, when his popularity waned, from the comfort of his plush railroad coach he gave the finger to three disheartened placard carrying citizens. He also raised gas and other taxes after promising during the election campaign he would not. Newman’s opinion is that “Trudeau didn’t understand Canadians and their concerns. What is worse, he didn’t appear to care.” Another quality I look for is integrity. When Jean Chretien made his promises public in the famous Liberal Red Book, I thought he intended to fulfill them. Apparently their sole purpose was to garner votes. Fortunately Canada has had leaders who exemplified good character and values. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Liberal Prime Minister from 1896 to 1911, is still considered by many to have been a true Canadian statesman. JS Woodsworth, the main founder and first leader of what later became the NDP has been called the “conscience of Parliament.“ Robert Stanfield, leader of the Progressive

Wilfred Laurier is still considered by many to have been a true Canadian Statesman.

Conservative Opposition from 1967 to 1976 continues to be regarded as an honourable politician by political writers. If we want good governance in Canada, it is essential that we elect individuals of good character. To accomplish this we will have to be diligent, proactive and vigilant.

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Candice Low competes in Gelato World Cup Candice Low, daughter of local teachers, Wah Fee and Shirley Low, competed in the Gelato World Cup 2014 with four other chefs. They represented Canada and competed in a two day tournament in Gisep, Italy in January. They came in seventh overall and first for countries outside of Europe. Candice was born and raised in Princeton before moving on to become a pastry chef at the Pan Pacific Hotel. She now works as a pastry chef for the Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver.

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On February 6 a new Pierce fire apparatus on an international chassis was delivered to the Hedley Fire Department. The new equipment has all of the very latest safety equipment, is equipped with air brakes, a mid pump consul and a monitor. It will carry four firefighters plus the driver in a crew cab; all, except the driver, are equipped with self contained breathing apparatus. (SCBA) th

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Penticton renovations drive Princeton payments Spotlight Staff

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The Princeton Rotary Club held a successful wine tasting Saturday night at Riverside Centre, which doubled as the group’s opportunity to show off its brand new kitchen. The wine festival is the Rotary’s annual fundraiser and Princeton packed the beautifully decorated hall to sip local wines. April Earle (centre above) won a double heart diamond pendant valued at $675. She is shown with Rotarians Ernie Lawrence and Colleen Stevens. Left, Geoff Schellenberg takes a look at the BBQ he won during the evening’s $20 a key raffle.

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The Town of Princeton is facing a 17.8 per cent increase this year in its requisition from the Regional District of the Okanagan Similkameen, according to a draft RDOS budget presented to town council last Monday night. The bulk of the increase will go towards paying for renovations to the RDOS office in Penticton, according to finance manager Sandy Croteau. “That is impacting the requisition the most this year,” she said in an interview with The Spotlight. The draft budget calls for a $9,581 increase in payments from Princeton, to $63,132 in 2015 from 53,551 in 2014. Approximately $8,271 of the increase is accounted for on the general government line, for the renovations. According to Croteau “there could still be small changes made” to the budget. The total requisition amounts to $27 per average household in Princeton, up $5 from $22 last year. Residents in Princeton and the district will also see an increase in taxes going towards the Okanagan Similkameen Regional Hospital. The cost per avearge household will climb $5 to $96 from $91.

Arena deal with town means small tax break for Area H Spotlight Staff

Property owners in Area H may be among the few in British Columbia this spring who are not facing a tax increase – at least for services provided by the regional district. According to Director Bob Coyne, householders will see a small decrease in the amount of money requisitioned by RDOS. “As it stands right now we will be the only district that’s going down and that’s a lot to do with changes over the management of the arena,” said Coyne. “That’s the biggest chunk of the savings.

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Last year the assessment on a home valued at 231,800 was $434 in Area H, with an additional $71 paid for the regional hospital. The RDOS held an information meeting last week to gauge public input on a draft budget but only about eight people attended, said Coyne. “I’m not getting much feedback on it from anyone. People are just happy that things aren’t going up much or in our case they aren’t going up at all.” The total tax requisition from Area H for the regional district will be approximately $1,239,531.

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PROGRAMS FOR KIDS AND ADULTS Registration remains open for a variety of programs for children & adults. Babysitting - Sports Spring Break Camp Outdoor Recreation Arena Programs View the 2015 Winter/Spring Leisure Guide at www.princeton.ca Or pick one up today at Town Hall, Riverside Centre or at the Arena. Register in person at Town Hall. To reserve a space call 250-295-6067 or Email recreation@princeton.ca

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Heslop emerges as star of playoff series Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Round one has become a series of seconds and inches for the Princeton Posse. Monday night the Posse trailed regular season division champions Osoyoos Coyotes 2-1 in the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League playoffs after a dramatic 5-3 loss. Four goals were scored in the final three minutes of play – two landing in an empty Posse net. “There’s not much to talk about,” said Posse coach Bill Rotheisler following the game. “In a series like this you don’t really have time to post mortem it.” The Posse was heading into game four at home Tuesday night. “We’re just getting ready for tomorrow,” said Rotheisler. “We never thought we would take the series in four

games or even five.” The Posse was shut out in game one in Osoyoos Friday, and won the second game Saturday in overtime, after tying the match with less than two seconds in regulation time. Brandon Schaber, Kyle Bergh and Kurtis Klinger all scored for the Posse with Mort Johnston netting the winner. Monday night the stands at the Princeton arena started emptying with 2:24 left to play after the Coyotoes pulled ahead of Princeton 4-1 with an empty net goal. The exodus proved premature. Mort Johnston scored twice in less than a minute to put the Posse within reach of backto-back comebacks, until Osoyoos cinched the win by finding the empty net a final time. “You take away those empty netters and it’s

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Posse goaltender Stephen Heslop has been named Star of the Game in each of the first three matches of the playoff series against Osoyoos.

a 3-3 hockey game,” said Johnston after the match. “The whole time we knew we could do it.” Goaltender Stephen Heslop – who was recently named Most Valuable Player for the

Posse this year – has so far been the stand out in the series and was named Star of the Game in all three playoff contests. Osoyoos has consistently outchanced Princeton, more than

doubling the Posse’s shots in each game. Shots on net for the series stood at 141 Osoyoos, 67 Princeton

after Monday night. “I’ve been peppered but I think we’ve got more and we’re going to see it,” Heslop said

Monday night. “I just go out and do my job. I’ve got a great team in front of me and they do their job.”

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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 Similkameen Spotlight

Stand up against bullying… On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign!

Bullying and Cyberbullying

to cause harm): includes hitting, punching, kicking, spitting or breaking someone else’s belongings. ◼ Verbal bullying (using words to hurt someone): includes name calling, put-downs, threats and teasing. ◼ Social bullying (using your friends and relationships to hurt someone): includes spreading rumours, gossiping, excluding others from a group or making others look foolish or unintelligent. This form of bullying is most common among girls (Canadian Children’s Rights Council).

Bullying

Cyberbullying

Bullying happens when there is an imbalance of power; where someone purposely and repeatedly says or does hurtful things to someone else. Bullying can occur one on one or in a group(s) of people. There are many different forms of bullying: ◼ Physical bullying (using your body or objects

Cyberbullying involves the use of communication technologies such as the Internet, social networking sites, websites, email, text messaging and instant messaging to repeatedly intimidate or harass others. Cyberbullying includes: • Sending mean or threatening emails or text/instant messages. • Posting embarrassing photos of someone online. • Creating a website to make fun of others. • Pretending to be someone by using their name. • Tricking someone into revealing personal or embarrassing information and sending it to others. Cyberbullying affects victims in different ways than traditional bullying. It can follow a victim everywhere 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from school, to the mall and all the way into the comfort of their home - usually safe from traditional forms of bullying.

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Impacts

Over time, youth who are bullied or bully others find their own ways of dealing with it. While some victims/bullies may become depressed and begin to withdraw socially, others react aggressively and turn to violence.

Children who are bullied often become victims of abuse and harassment later in life.

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Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Are Bullied: • Depression • Social anxiety, loneliness, isolation • Stress related

health problems (e.g., headaches, stomach aches) • Low self esteem • School absenteeism and academic problems • Aggressive behaviours • Contemplating, attempting, or committing suicide Dangers for Children and Adolescents Who Bully Others: • Not knowing the difference between right and wrong • Delinquency and substance use • Academic problems and increased school dropout rate • Aggression • Sexual harassment and dating aggression • Gang involvement and criminal adulthood • Difficulties in their relationships with others • Being bullied at the hands of others

Bullying and the Law

Bullying can be a traumatic experience, and some forms of bullying can even be considered illegal. These include: • Threats - whether done face to face, online, over the phone or through text messaging. • Assaults - including pushing, tripping, slapping, hitting or spitting. • Theft of personal items - like a backpack, books, electronic devices, etc. • Harassment - repeated tormenting online, with texts, phone calls and/or emails. • Sexual Exploitation - sharing videos or photos with nudity of people under 18. • Hate crime - bullying based on ethnicity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, etc. For all of these criminal offences, it is important to notify your local police detachment or report able it to CYBERTIP.CA. Based on the availinformation, police will decide if an investigation is warranted and whether charges may be laid.

• Report criminal offences, such as threats, assaults and sexual exploitation to the local police detachment. • Report unwanted text messages to your telephone service provider. • Report online bullying to the social media site and block the person responsible. • Facebook • YouTube - Safety Centre • Twitter • Instagram – block a user or report something • Tumblr – how to “ignore” (block) someone If you know someone who is being bullied... Most types of bullying go on as long as someone is watching and laughing. As a bystander, know that you have the power to stop the bullying. 60% of the time, bullying stops in less than 10 seconds when someone steps in (Kids Help Phone). • If you feel it’s safe to do so, tell the bully to stop. • Find friends/students/youth or an adult who can help stop it. • Befriend the person being bullied and lead them away from the situation. • Report it to a teacher or school staff. • Fill out an anonymous letter and drop it off to a teacher or any adult you trust. Adults If you know or think that a child is a victim of bullying... • Talk to them - Let them know that they can trust you and that they shouldn’t deal with bullying alone. • Help them: • document the bullying; • report unwanted text messages to their tele phone service provider, or cyberbullying to social media sites; • report the bullying to school administrators;

What You Can Do Youth If you are a victim of bullying • Walk away or leave the online conversation. of the • Keep track bullying (write it down and/or save a screenshot of the online message). • Tell a trusted adult. If you don’t trust any one or need to speak with someone urgently, contact the confidential and toll-free Kids Help Phone. 1-800-668-6868. • Report the bullying to school administrators.

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Stand up against bullying… Speak up against bullying and harassment. Play your part in creating a respectful and healthy workplace.

Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bully-free lifestyle and wear pink on Wednesday, Feb 25 On Wednesday, February 25th, 2015 be sure to wear your Pink Shirt Day t-shirt and say ENOUGH to bullying! This special day takes place in schools, workplaces, and neighbourhoods across the nation, and features individuals like you bringing awareness to the cause. The goal of the Pink Shirt Day campaign is to raise $300,000 to fund local anti-bullying programs and you can be a part of this amazing campaign!

Put an END to it.

5. Challenge your friends and co-workers to commit to a bully-free lifestyle and wear pink on Feb 25, 2015. 6. Upload a picture of you, your school, your work, your friends on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram wearing pink on Feb 25th and tag it with

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History of Pink Shirt Day In 2007, two Nova Scotia students decided to take action after witnessing a younger student being bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. The students bought 50 pink t-shirts and encouraged schoolmates to wear them and send a powerful message of solidarity to the bully. We were inspired by the story and to date have raised more than $830,000 for anti-bullying programs with the sales of our official Pink Shirt Day t-shirts.

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Tegart acclaimed as liberal caucus chair team, to make sure the voice of caucus is heard and to ensure that our agenda moves forward,” Tegart said in a written statement. She was elected MLA for Fraser-Nicola

in the 2013 provincial election and serves as a member of the Cabinet Committee on Secure Tomorrow and the Environment and Land Use Committee. Prior to being elected

as MLA, Tegart served three terms on Ashcroft council. She was a School District No. 74 board member for 17 years, serving as chair for 15 years.

Government promises expanded high-speed Internet for rural areas by Jackie Tegart Fraser-Nicola MLA

The start of a new session of the B.C. Parliament is always a busy and exciting time in Victoria. The legislature is again buzzing with activity which started Feb. 10 with the Speech from the Throne, which outlined the government’s plan for the coming year, and was followed by the release of the provincial budget on Feb. 17. We are proud of the fact that B.C. is the envy of other jurisdictions in Canada – we are the only government in Canada to deliver a budget surplus this year. For that we can thank our province’s diversified economy. Unlike our neighbours in Alberta, which is impacted by the drop in world oil prices, demand for B.C.’s products internationally remains strong. For example, since 2003 we have seen a 30-fold increase in the value of B.C. softwood lum-

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ber exports to China. That makes us less dependent on the U.S. market, which is still our largest customer for lumber. Of particular interest to people in areas around Princeton is a promise in the budget to expand high-speed Internet to rural areas. This will give more people access to things such as online courses to further their education, and

Telehealth, which puts patients in rural and remote areas in touch with health professionals without having to travel great distances. There is also help for children and families in this budget. As of Sept. 1, low-income single parents will get to keep every dollar of their child-support payments, additional funds have been provided for B.C. School Fruit and Vegetable Program, and an additional $250 children’s fitness equipment tax credit to take a bit of pressure off of parents. We’ve always said our commitment to health care is world class, now we have confirmation. The Conference Board of Canada ranks B.C. No. 1 in Canada on health performance, and around the world only Switzerland and Sweden ranked higher than our province. In short, life in British Columbia is good and getting better.

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Captain Kurtis Klinger won the Fan Favorite Award and award for Top Offensive Player at the banquet last Tuesday night.

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THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar. If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@similkameenspotlight.com

St. Paul’s United Anglican Church Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 GARDEN CLUB: Meets third Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets at Noon on the third Wednesday of the month. Everyone Welcome! Contact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-295-6718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-295-3361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced. BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 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 Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010

Community: INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250-295-3541. ORL- PRINCETON BRANCH: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m./ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: 167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 princetonmuseum@gmail.com www.princetonmuseum.org WELCOME WAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. Call 1-866-856-8442 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-2951577 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.

Living Water

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Invites You to 38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6447

Shining His Light Ministries

(By Coopers) Join us for “Gospel Hour” Sunday mornings, 11 am We would love to meet you. 250-293-1205

Princeton Pentecostal Church 165 Vermilion Avenue invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Jack McNeil 250-295-7951

Princeton Baptist Church Across from Arena Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am

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Health

Club Notes:

HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings Everyone welcome. 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to 8 am. Every Tuesday & Thursday exercise at 9 am.

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@gmail.com New Members welcome!

SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest.

CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-4936622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622.

MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday & Saturday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005

PRINCETON FISH & GAME: Princeton Fish and Game Association, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250.

WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m.

VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BR. #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m.

AL-ANON: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716

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.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:00 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Wednesday @ 6 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-2950217. New members welcome!

LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060 JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels” attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250-295-6727 CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services. MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250-295-0171 DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157

Health CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-2954050 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 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org

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 ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949.

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m., at the Princeton PXA Grounds. New Members welcome!

COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Mens, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time. LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome!

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

PRINCETON CURLING CLUB: Leagues start Oct. 20th. Mon - mixed, Wed - Ladies, Thurs - Day League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or 250-295-6400

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

RECREATIONAL BADMINTON: Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome. Adult & Juniors (age 12+)

GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Everyone is welcome!

GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085

PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

Youth 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

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

PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113

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

PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 11- 2. (Pre-natal) 11 -12 Moms help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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

KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759

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Employment Business Opportunities Gym for lease with all equipment. Call 250-488-7294 HIGH CASH producing vending machines. $1.00 Vend = .70 Profit. All on location in your area. Selling due to illness. Call 1-866-668-6629 for details. THE DISABILITY Tax Credit. $1500 yearly tax credit. $15,000 lump sum refund (on avg). Covers: hip/knee replacements, back conditions and restrictions in walking and dressing. 1-844-453-5372.

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Help Wanted Dr. Barry Cook is looking for a casual, part time CDA. Reception would be an asset. Please mail resumes to Box 129, Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Now Hiring! Kaloya Contracting Ltd. is looking to fill the below positions. Management couple and a maintenance personnel for Otter Lake Provincial Park. Part-time Evening maintenance personnel ( 3 nights a week ) for Allison Lake Provincial Park. Job Applications can be found at our website: www.campokanagan.com Email Applications to info@campokanagan.com or Fax 250-548-0047

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Services

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Misc. Wanted FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collections, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Dealer. 1-866-9600045 or visit us online at: www.dollars4guns.com. Private Collector Looking to Buy Coin Collections, Silver, Antiques, Native Art, Estates + Chad: 250-499-0251 Local

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Misc. for Sale

Misc. for Sale

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Real Estate Homes Wanted

Homes for Rent

WANTED TO PURCHASE 2+ acres with residence within 10 km of Princeton. Price reflective of property value. Horse set up ideal, but not necessary. Judy 604-617-3470

2 Bedroom apt. in a quiet building. Very clean, heat included. Coin op. laundry. $700.00 a month. Phone 250295-3482

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Apartments for rent in Princeton, available now. Level access in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $500.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back. APARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

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Mobile Homes & Pads For Rent 2 bedroom mobile home in Deblyn. Quiet location close to school. $650.00 per month plus utilities. Phone 250-2956993. Available March 1/2015.

Homes for Rent 1 bedroom furnished suite for rent in down town Princeton, level access, including power & heat & satellite TV $550 per month. Need excellent References, D.D. Cat maybe?? Avail. Feb. 1st. Phone 604-4842783 and leave a message with the best time to call back.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN) BUS FOR SALE 2000, 72-passenger Bluebird bus on propane. For more information or to view, please phone (250) 315-1113. There is a reserve bid on this bus and it will be sold on an “as is, where is� basis. Sealed bids will be received at the School Board Office, 1550 Chapman Street, P.O. Box 4100, Merritt, BC V1K 1B8, until 4:00 P.M. March 11, 2015.

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Rentals

3 BEDROOM house, by the golf course. Large Garage. Large yard. Recently remodeled. Avail Now. $725/month. Discount of $20 for prompt rental payment. 1-509-477-9504 or 250-295-3536.

Downtown house for rent, 1 lg bdrm, 1 sm bdrm, renovated, Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Rent $700 a month & utilities. Avail. March 1st 250-295-7557 For Lease New 680 sq. ft. 1 bedroom suite in commercial building. Lots of parking & lots of storage. Washer & Dryer. 1 year lease. $750/month/single $900/month/two people. Open house for viewing Feb 27th & 28th. Call 604-877-1599(Day) & 604-298-1948(Night) for any questions. Located at 600 Similkameen. HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025

OfďŹ ce/Retail 2 - 200 sqft office space available.. Call Heather 250295-8025 SPACE FOR LEASE: Commercial Space Downtown. Space two. 195 Bridge St. Beside Around Corner Cafe. 4 parking spaces available. Heat & AC included. Available March 1st. Call 250-295-3640 Ask for Peter for more details.

The Similkameen Spotlight Wednesday, February 25, 2015

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GEMINI: Gemini, do your best to prevent distractions from getting to you or affecting your performance at work. You can overcome these distractions if you just stay focused.

CAPRICORN: Capricorn, plan an excursion or a gettogether with friends before boredom sets in. This will give everyone a chance to reconnect and engage in some lighthearted fun.

CANCER: Certain responsibilities require all of your attention this week, Cancer. Set aside some time to tackle these tasks one at a time, and you will be done before you know it. LEO: Circumstances may shift without warning, Leo. It pays to have a backup plan available so you can make any necessary adjustments. Think on your feet.

AQUARIUS: Aquarius, it will be very easy to get pulled off course this week. All you have to do is daydream for a while and time will fly. Make a to-do list so you can maintain your focus.

VIRGO: Virgo, you may be emotionally invested in a cause or a belief, but you cannot expect everyone to share your passion. Give others room to form their own opinions.

PISCES: Stay put for a while, Pisces. Now is not a good time to make changes. Stick with what has been working for the time being.

LIBRA: Your ambition takes you on a few adventures this week, Libra. Keep an open mind, and these excursions will prove all the more valuable down the road.

ARIES: Your fears are the only things holding you back this week, Aries. Confidence is all you need to move forward, so take some initiative and you will be glad you did.

SCORPIO: This week may mark a turning point in your love life, Scorpio. Enjoy taking this next step and make the most of all of the new experiences you share together in the days to come.

TAURUS: You cannot outmaneuver karma, Taurus. You will reap what you sow this week, so remain positive and things will ultimately work out in your favor.

SAGITTARIUS: Take charge of your goals this week, Sagittarius. Many of your goals are worthwhile endeavors that can be achieved through a combination of commitment and hard work.

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries

HARTINGER, BERNARD FRANK “BERNIE”, “HARDY”

Bernard Frank Hartinger died in his bed at his home on the Chilliwack River on February 7, 2015 after a lengthy illness (49 years) of Multiple Sclerosis, at age 76. His last 16 years were spent as a quadriplegic in a wheelchair or bed. Bernie was born in Grand Forks, BC on June 15, 1938 to Frank and Erma (Spiller) Hartinger. His only sibling Frances was 9 years older. Bernie’s great grandfather (1861-1924) had the Grand Forks Hotel built in 1907. His parents owned and operated the Grand Forks Hotel until they sold it in 1944. Bernie’s primary and secondary education was in Grand Forks and his post secondary education was in Nelson, BC at Notre Dame College. Sometimes when a person put on “airs” Bernie would tell them that he graduated from Notre Dame College with a “BAC” (Bounced At Christmas in his 2nd year). Bernie and Ruth deWilde were married in 1962. They had three beautiful children together before Ruth died while celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary in Vancouver. He is survived by his three children, Catherine, Peter and Rick (Diana), four grandchildren, Kristina, Christopher (Natalie), Samantha (Peter) and Alicia (Chris); three great grandchildren, Kylie, Ryan and Marley. Bernie is also survived and missed immensely by his wife of 31 years Gail Bell and their two dogs Victor/Victoria and Repita. Bernie was predeceased by his parents Frank (1980) and Erma (1995) Hartinger; sister Frances (1981) and first wife Ruth (1982). Hardy (Bernie) worked in Grand Forks, Prince George, Quesnel and Trail. In his mining career Hardy worked in open pit or underground mines at Jedway Iron Ore (Queen Charlotte Islands), Brynnor Mines, Boss Mountain Div. (Hendrix Lake near 100 Mile house), Granisle Copper (Babine Lake) and Similkameen Mining Co. (Princeton). Hardy, Ruth and their children made their home in most of Hardy’s career moves. During his career Hardy had a variety of jobs from electrician’s helper, welder’s helper, auto body apprentice, dump truck driver, D9 cat skinner, backhoe and loader operator, chief surveyor, heavy duty truck driver, shift supervisor and mine general foreman. In 1986 Bernie had to quit his general foreman job in Princeton due to the progression of MS. In 1989 Bernie and Gail moved to Chilliwack. In 1990 they moved to their home the beautiful Chilliwack River Valley. Bernie enjoyed travelling within Canada, USA, Barbados and Mexico. He shoots, he scored! - In hockey, curling, basketball, baseball, in hunting, fishing, camping, water skiing, in photography, and in computer photo repair. In the Grand Forks Gazette newspaper: * March 23, 1954 - With 5 min left in the game Bernie Hartinger scored on a difficult shot. Bernie Hartinger, always a strong-man for the team, showed his ability at playing both ways on the ice, attacking and defending well. Assists were given Fred Fedorak and Bernie Hartinger for Morris’s goal. * March 24, 1955 - B. Hartinger (def)…GP-20 G-7 A-23 TP-30 PIM -6. * Year-End Round-Up HARTINGER TOPS - Turning to the individual members of the team, the coach labeled Bernard Hartinger as the best “all around sport” and hardest working member of the Flyers. *March 9, 1961 - Grand Forks Curlers

take most prizes at Greenwood weekend ‘spiel. Bus Wilkins and his rink of Wm. Sookochoff Jr., Bernard Hartinger and Jim Henniger took the “A” event with the Greenwood Curling Club Trophy. Whatever Bernie did he usually did well. Wherever Bernie went he made friends. Everybody loved Bernie. His numerous old and new friends miss his sense of adventure, his unique sense of humour and his jokes “Shoulda bought a hat Bert, shoulda bought a hat.” In friends’ own words Bernie was Hardy, loyal, friendly, honest, competitive, compassionate, intelligent, funny, stubborn, sensitive, sentimental, strong, self determined, persevering and gentle-hearted. Bernie was a man of integrity. He touched so many of our lives in a positive way. Bernie was a social democrat with NDP stickers attached to his wheelchair. Bernie was phenomenal at driving and parallel parking his chin-operated wheelchair. The following are Bernie’s written words…”This is a beautiful valley. Living along the river is great. The sound of the river lulls us to sleep at night. We get a beautiful view of the river and the mountain from our deck. Ducks, geese, herons, eagles, deer, the odd bear and once a young cougar was 25ft up our neighbour’s cedar tree. Years ago we had an old raccoon visit us every night on the front deck. We even had a mother opossum with her baby living under our shed. Quite often we hear coyotes in the far distance. While out walking the dogs one morning in the park, Gail took photos of a beaver travelling on foot down a little stream. The beaver was about 10ft away from her.” “In the winter we put bird seed on the deck railing. The Steller’s Jay, the Varied Thrush and a squirrel get the east railing and the Juncos, Chickadees, Sparrows and the Rufous-sided Towhees get the west railing. Yesterday Gail and I saw 2 adult Bald Eagles flying together up river. We also have a Heron who seems to have claimed the river in front of our place. When the salmon are running, the sky above the river is alive with the sight and sound of many birds. We do live in a paradise. What more can we ask for?” There will be no service by request. Donations made to Bernie’s charity The Stephen Lewis Foundation, would be appreciated. Farewell Bernie…until we meet again. 2-15W OH25

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