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Jai Singh, owner of the Golden Hills Ice Cream and Coffee Shop, is unsure if he will rebuild following Friday night’s fire.

Business owner narrowly escapes fiery death Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Jai Singh lost everything he owned in Princeton Friday night. The local businessman is still reeling at the thought he came just minutes from losing his life. “I can’t believe it,” he said in an interview with the Spotlight Monday. “I really don’t know what to say. I’m totally lost and I still haven’t put things together, haven’t had time to figure out what the heck happened.” Singh was sleeping in a back corner room of Golden Hills Ice Cream and Coffee Shop on Bridge Street when the building caught fire about 11:30 Friday night. He had worked a 16-hour day, had two drinks, and fell into a deep sleep. “I was fast asleep. I didn’t know the fire truck was already there.” Two young passersby, who were aware that Singh lived in

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the business, ran to the back of the building and started banging on the door and windows. “They saved my life,” said Singh. “I wouldn’t be here talking to you right now if it wasn’t for them.” Singh said he didn’t awaken until the pair banged on his bedroom window. “At first I thought someone was just fooling around so I put on my shorts and opened the curtain. There was nobody there. Then I opened the bedroom door and it was all just smoke. I couldn’t see anything. “I went down literally on my hands and knees and went to the door. I ran towards my truck but I only took about four steps and I realized the whole back of the store was all completely burning and so was my truck. I turned around and ran the other way. I jumped the neighbor’s fence and got out.” The building was completely destroyed by the blaze. Investigators were on the scene Monday, attempting to continued page 11

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The Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo was jampacked with extreme entertainment this weekend. For coverage see pages two and nine.

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Rodeo arena named to honor local volunteer Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Bob Lind has been haunting rodeos for the last 79 years. On Saturday, his contributions to the sport in Princeton were recognized at the Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo when the arena he is credited with building was named in his honor. “I almost feel like that horse that won the Triple Crown,” said a beaming Lind in an interview with The Spotlight. According to Ken Crompton, president of the Princeton Rodeo Club, Lind’s impact on the local event cannot be measured. “He’s the guy who keeps it all together,” he said. “His big love is keeping the grounds in immaculate shape.” Rodeos are a life long passion for Lind, 84, who only stopped riding in the Princeton rodeo as a team roper two years ago. “I remember the first rodeo I ever went to,” said Lind. “I was

five years old and it was down in Hedley. My grandfather had race horses down there.” As a teenager Lind rode bareback horses and steers, and for several years participated in the senior rodeo circuit as a team roper with Stan Thompson. “I traveled all over the country and down in the states,” he said. “I met my wife and got married and that was the end of my rodeo career,” he laughed. Lind built a family logging business west of Princeton, which he sold to his sons in 1983 “because they said I was getting too old.” That decision gave him the time to work with a small group of Princeton rodeo enthusiasts to build the arena at Sunflower Downs. “I was lucky to get this steady job,” he said, recalling how the team installed and welded the pipes and built the booths and a new concession stand. “Now I guess I’m kind of

the groundskeeper, unofficially.” When asked to name his favorite part of the rodeo Lind replied “bareback riding” – and then quickly proceeded to list every other event. “I like all the events,” he said. “But my least favorite is bull riding. It’s either the bulls are getting too good or the cowboys aren’t practicing enough.” Lind said he regrets that a passion for rodeos has diminished in recent years. “We don’t get many local competitors anymore. There aren’t that many local families that ranch.” But he’s committed to working for the Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo as long as he can. “We’ll keep plugging away as long as we keep our head above the water,” he said. “We’re just trying to keep the spirit alive.”

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Bob Lind is credited with being the driving force behind building, and maintaining, Princeton’s rodeo arena.

SURPLUS SALE The Town of Princeton offers for sale by bid: 1997 Chevrolet Lumina—4DSDN

Town Hall News LANDFILL CLOSED—JULY 11, 2015 The Town of Princeton wish to notify property owners and Area H residence that the landfill will be closed on Saturday, July 11th, 2015. This closure is necessary for the installation of a cattle guard at the front entrance. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Your patience is appreciated while this work is being completed. Regular Landfill hours are expected to resume on Sunday, July 12th, 2015.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY The Town of Princeton has development-ready industrial zoned properties for sale. The lots range from one (1) to three (3) acres in size. For more information contact Rick Zerr, Chief Administrative Officer at rzerr@princeton.ca or call 250-295-3135.

NO FIRES APRIL 15 TO OCTOBER 15 A reminder that fires are not permitted within the town limits from April 15 to October 15. The Town of Princeton thanks you for your cooperation in this matter.

For further information phone 250-295-3522 or email publicworks@princeton.ca Viewing available from Monday – Friday 7-3 at the Public Works Yard, 199 Harold Avenue. Bids to be delivered to Town Hall ,151 Vermilion Avenue until 2:00 PM on June 22, 2015. Sale is “as is, where is”, the highest or any offer may not necessarily be accepted.

COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE The Town of Princeton will be holding a Ginormous Indoor “Get it Gone” Community Garage Sale on June 27th and 28th at the Princeton & District Arena. Vendors: $10 per space includes atable and 2 chairs Book a space today @ 250-295-7222 or e-mail: ice@nethop.net

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2015 PROPERTY TAX NOTICES Tax Notices for 2015 have been mailed. If you have not received a Tax Notice please contact the Town Office at 151 Vermilion Avenue or telephone 250-295-3135. Owners are responsible for 2015 Taxes and any applicable penalties; regardless of whether or not a Tax Notice is received. Payments and/or Provincial Home Owner Grant applications must be in the hands of the Collector at the Town Office by close of business on Friday, July 31, 2015 to avoid the Penalty of 10%. Postmarks are NOT accepted as date of payment.

WATER QUALITY The Town of Princeton’s 2014 Water Quality Report is available on the Town’s website www.princeton.ca. If you have any questions about the report contact Kevin Huey, Director of Infrastructure and Parks at 250-295-3135 or email your questions to khuey@princeton.ca.

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Charges resulting from a brawl last June in Coalmont were dropped Thursday against two men for lack of evidence. Adonis Barron was charged with assault causing bodily harm, uttering death threats and mischief under $5,000 and Reg Duke was charged with causing bodily harm. All charges were stayed in Princeton court at the request of the crown, after the prosecution’s key witness, Marianne Gatzke, failed to appear. Crown attorney John Swanson said a fax was received indicating Gatzke – who is currently staying in Surrey – planned to appear. A second message from a lawyer’s office was received Wednesday saying that she had broken a tooth, he said. Gatzke was found guilty last month of two counts of mischief following events in Coalmont between April 2011 and May 2103. She was sentenced to 30 months probation with numerous conditions regarding disturbing the peace of her neighbors.

Marianne Gatzke and her father Karl Gatzke each face charges of assault with a weapon that are also related to the June 2014 incident, and their trial will take place in Princeton in August. Also on Thursday Karl Gatzke appeared in Princeton court via teleconference on numerous charges including criminal harassment and uttering death

threats. Gatzke was not represented by a lawyer and was not prepared to enter a plea, prompting a stern response from Judge Greg Swanson. “If you are going to play games like this I’m going to have you appear in Princeton court,” he told Gatzke. “You don’t think we are busy too?” Gatzke is to appear, in person, in Princeton court July 9th.

“Pile of ashes” yields no clue in devastating Tulameen blaze Spotlight Staff

The cause of a fire that destroyed two luxurious homes in Tulameen and damaged at third property in April cannot be determined. “I have my suspicions but we have no evidence so we can’t conclude anything,” said Dale Kronebusch, RDOS emergency services supervisor. “It needs to be identified as undetermined due to the evidence that’s not there… you get that all the time when you end up with a pile of ashes.”

There has been no official estimate as to the total damages, but Kronbusch said losses are likely in the $1 million range. Kronebusch confirmed the initial fire started in the garage of a home where a contractor was working on the outside of the structure, before spreading to neighboring dwellings. He said there is no evidence to support human error was a cause of the blaze. “I’m going to rule it as an accident.”

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Guest Opinion – Dermod Travic, IntegrityBC It may look like one at night, but the B.C. legislature isn’t a movie set, even though some government staffers seem to be living out their own screenplays along the corridors of power. This after former government staffer Tim Duncan blew the whistle last month on a propensity in ministerial offices for the delete button. Duncan claims that when he hesitated to delete a dozen or so emails back in 2014 – and his superior stepped in to do so – he was told “This is Fight Club. And the first rule of Fight Club is we don’t talk about Fight Club.” Frankly, the only thing that’s shocking about the reaction to Duncan’s revelations is that it’s a shock to anyone. At least now, there’s a starting date. Fight Club hit theatres in 1999. And it didn’t take long after for the B.C. government, under Gordon Campbell, to turn that movie line into standard operating procedure. In 2003, then deputy minister to the premier, Ken Dobell, created a ruckus at a conference on freedom of information and accountable government when he boasted that he deleted emails as fast as he could and didn’t write down meeting notes. It became known as the “Dobell Doctrine.” Amidst the furor, he promised to mend his ways, but didn’t. According to a 2004 access to information request filed by the Dogwood Initiative, Dobell retained all of 11 email messages on his system in the two months following the conference. And while the government said Dobell’s practices shouldn’t set an example for other staff, that was for public consumption. The government didn’t take it to heart. A day after the 2005 provincial election, ministry officials in the health department were warning regional authorities: “not to put sensitive information in writing” to prevent the NDP and others from accessing that information. In an interview with journalist Sean Holman, the executive director of communications at the health ministry, Carol Carman, claimed that the advice was given because “the director was concerned some government emails may have incomplete information in them that could be misinterpreted. So it would be better not to have that information make it into the public domain.” When the ministry’s edict was raised in the legislature, then Minister of Labour and Citizens’ Services Mike de Jong said: “In my view, freedom-of-information and privacy protection legislation should not be used as a shield and an impediment to people receiving information that otherwise should be made available. Disclosure and transparency should be the norm...” But again the government was speaking out of both sides of its mouth. All open publicly, all secrecy in practice. Fast forward through all the issues surrounding ‘oral government’ and the 2012 multicultural outreach strategy to December 2014 and Marcia McNeil’s report on the 2012 health ministry firings. It drives home an important point in regards to what Tim Duncan was evidently told. McNeil noted that “This case is lacking the reports, briefing notes, meeting notes or other documents which are frequently prepared in situations where discipline may be contemplated. This dearth of documents has granted the decision-makers...an opportunity to avoid taking ownership of the decision.” Following the report’s release, Government House Leader Mike de Jong said: “It is deeply troubling to learn that Ms. McNeil found there was lack of due process and lack of understanding of existing procedures...” Unintentionally, McNeil’s report came smack in the middle of Tim Duncan’s Fight Club warning in November and his West Wing – you do whatever it takes to win – warning in January. Neither McNeil’s conclusions nor Mr. de Jong’s reaction to them fazed a soul. Back to business as usual. No surprise then that a “dearth of documents” is hardly the exception when it comes to access to information requests in B.C. According to a 2013 report by B.C.’s Information and Privacy Commissioner, 25 per cent of 3,182 requests filed in 2011/12 were met with “no responsive records.” For the premier’s office, the numbers more than doubled from 21 per cent of 144 requests in 2009/10 under Gordon Campbell to 45 per cent of 373 requests under Christy Clark. Now what was someone saying about leading “the most open and transparent government in Canada?”

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Marriage is just a little like a sinking ship It’s not the big things in a marriage that get to they say; 90% of the berg is underneath the water you. It’s the little things. where you can’t see it.) We’ve survived 30 years, A few years ago there was a popular self help sometimes holding hands in the water, trading places book: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff, and it’s ALL in the lifeboat and occasionally applying mouth-toSmall Stuff. mouth resuscitation. We are survivors. After three Good general advice. However, in a marriage decades and four kids I will do everything possible when the “small stuff” IS “the big stuff” it can to see this relationship through if for no other reason sometimes feel like you live in a sauna. than no one else but a funeral director will ever see Perhaps it has something to do with how we preme naked. ANDREA DEMEER pare for “big” issues. It’s easy to identify a potential The small stuff, those little swells in the water, old dog threat when it’s huge; debt, kids in crisis, how much they still irritate me a bad itch. For example Mr. new tricks you flirt with the neighbor. We brace ourselves for DeMeer is hopelessly slow and he lies about it. I’ll these discussions. We know they may hurt. We do it in a minute. I’ll be right there. Just left me finish this. It will only take a second. know our partner may be hurt. We get ready to More choppy water? Mr. DeMeer is forever giving the kids protect each another and ourselves. Think about the Titanic going down, and all those married peo- money for no reason. Dad, can I have a dollar for some gum? Dad, ple clinging to each other, wives refusing to leave their partners’ will you buy me a Slushie? It’s only two dollars. Mr. DeMeer must sides and save themselves, men physically forcing their sobbing waste $25 a week on these requests. He throws money out the brides into lifeboats. Chances are those same people were desper- window all while positioning himself as the kids’ favorite. Mom’s ately unhappy right up until the ship hit the iceberg. He snored and the meanie. she drank too much and they couldn’t afford to be on that ship anyWeathered another storm just this morning. Mr. DeMeer how and he was going bald and she was getting fat and they were thanked me politely for rinsing my mug and putting it in the dishwasher. This was blatant sarcasm and completely uncalled for. I both fantasizing about shoving their beloved off the boat deck. What happens? Smash. Crunch. Glug. Glug. Everyone decides never leave my dishes on the counter. To hear him complain, he they are desperately in love and they come together in heroic style. is the only person in our family who ever loads the dishwasher and that is just wrong. He also deludes himself that he is the only Why, it sounds just like a movie. Marriage is like that. (Now that’s a comment that may qualify person who cleans the bathroom or vacuums. It’s a small thing, I reminded myself, while wondering what it me for Cynic of the Year: Marriage is like the Titanic.) Mr. DeMeer and I have hit our share of icebergs. (It’s true what would feel like to push him off the boat deck. The Similkameen Spotlight is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith,B.C. V9G 1A9 For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to the website at www.bcpresscouncil.org. This publication reserves the right to refuse any material—advertising or editorial—submitted for publication and maintains the sole right to exercise discretion in these matters. Submissions by columnists and guest writers do not necessarily reflect the opinion of this newspaper. All material contained herein is copyright.

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Celebrating the beautiful lessons of music and love him if he chose to let go, the family would be ok. He fixed his clear blue eyes on me and said, “I still like to live.” This reminded me of a time when I watched him on the big bulldozer, cutting in a road along the side of a steep ravine. A mistake would have sent him and his machine hurtling down. Now, white haired and no longer able to even get in or out of bed without assistance, this was just another difficult challenge. As long as he had music and his faith in God, his life had meaning. When he was no longer strong enough to sit in his chair, I stood beside his bed, holding his hand.

Sometimes, when the pain in his beleaguered body caused him to twitch and groan, I turned away, knowing my tears would trouble him. One day, overcome by his helplessness and discomfort, I took his big hand and said, “I love you Dad.” He fixed those blue eyes on me and quietly said, “I love you too.” One night, in his 95th year, the phone rang at 5:05 a.m. A nurse said, “your father has just passed away.” I was deeply saddened, but comforted by the thought that we had learned to say “I love you.”

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Art Martens’ father always dreamed of playing music with his family. Art Martens He enjoyed music and played livingsignificantly.ca the violin. I was about eight when

My Dad grew up on a remote, infertile Manitoba farm. During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, his father had difficulty feeding and clothing a wife and nine children. Their soul wrenching poverty didn’t encourage expressing thoughts such as “I love you.” When Dad fell at age 89 and broke a hip, it was the beginning of a relationship adventure for him and me. In my early years, Dad worked as a logger in the steep mountainous terrain back of Hope. Strong, skilled and rugged, he was away two weeks at a time and I didn’t get to know him well. Eventually he brought his big bulldozer back to the Fraser Valley. Then, in summer he took me along to his jobs and taught me to operate the dozer, front end loader and backhoe, use a chain saw and blow huge stumps out of the ground with dynamite. Although this wasn’t what I wanted for a career, it provided an opportunity to know and respect Dad.

he bought a 12 bass accordion for me, then later upgraded it to a 120 bass. He hoped I would make music with him. I didn’t share his enthusiasm for music though and when I moved out of the family home, I left the accordion and the music behind. In mid-life, Dad bought a bass fiddle and joined a seniors’ orchestra. Years later, just prior to his life altering fall, he bought a cello and taught himself to play it. When he fell, his head struck the floor hard and erased his memory of music. For two years my white haired Dad spent many hours, hunched over in his wheelchair, awkwardly grasping the instrument in a futile attempt to revive his skill. When I engaged a cello instructor to teach him, Dad devoted hours to practising. In his many sleepless nights, he mentally rehearsed musical scales. Making music with his children was what Dad had dreamed of

from the beginning. Now he needed someone to play with so I sat down at the piano in the common area and began to apply what I’d learned on the accordion. It wasn’t pretty, but I learned a few tunes. Each time I came in he’d say, “let’s go to the piano.” We learned old time songs like “You’re Cheatin’ Heart,” “You are my Sunshine,” and “The Tennessee Waltz.” He had a deep faith in God, as did some of the residents, so we included such numbers as “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace.” Some residents drew close to us in their wheelchairs. Others quietly sang or tapped fingers on a table. At the end they applauded with their frail aged hands. In time, holding the cello became difficult and Dad wearied more rapidly. His strong, rugged face could no longer hide the pain. Even when he grew too weak to hold the cello, he continued to say, “let’s go to the piano.” Several nurses counselled me to tell Dad it’s okay to die. I did tell

Thursday June 25 will be the final MP office outreach session in Princeton before Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior, retires from public office. Lilly Zekanovic is the NDP MP’s assistant in his Oliver constituency office. Her monthly outreach sessions at the Skills Centre in Princeton have been a way of bringing federal government services to individuals in the western end of MP Atamanenko’s large riding. Lilly answers questions and provides information to constituents in areas such as pensions, Employment Insurance, immigration, veterans’ affairs, passports and more. “I can’t believe that I have been driving to Keremeos and Princeton for over six years. This is my 71st monthly business trip,” said Zekanovic. “I’ve met a lot of nice people and heard some heartbreaking stories. My last trip is definitely not my last visit to Princeton. I could not drive by without stopping in to say hi to my new friends,” added Atamanenko’s assistant. For the past few years MP Atamanenko has enjoyed visiting Princeton to play music at the

Alex Atamenko, retiring MP, will sponsor the final office outreach in Princeton here on June 25.

annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival. He will be performing there again the weekend of August 14 to 16. “I would like to invite everyone to come out to enjoy a world-class event that showcases the traditional music of Canada and other countries and fosters an appreciation of many cultures through people’s love of music,” says Atamanenko.

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On June 8 the Steve Cannings Award was presented to Madelon Schouten, pictured with Past-President of Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists, Joann Gabriel.

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Building better beans

Canadian researchers are teaming up with Asian soya food makers to help build better soybeans. On a recent trip to Asia, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada researchers met with Asian manufacturers to learn more about the needs of Asian soya markets and will now create “designer soybeans” to match production needs overseas. Soybeans are the number one cash crop in Ontario, with over 100,000 tonnes of soybeans going to Asian markets last year. Ontario’s soybean growers are trying to double production by the year 2000.

50 YEARS AGO: Law For The Hunters Soon A written examination on how to handle a gun properly soon will face every man who buys his first British Columbia hunting licence. And failure presumably will mean refusal of the permit to hunt. The exams are provided for in amendments to the B.C. Game Act passed at the last session of the legislature. The tests probably will be instituted in 1966.

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Dike should be available for all to enjoy as leisurely walking path To the editor For the first time in 74 years of life, I find myself on the side of vandals. When the incongruous concrete block barriers first appeared on the dike in front of the apartmentbuilding we see from the Brown Bridge, I was perplexed and felt annoyed. Surely, I said to myself, the town will assure that these two obstructions will be promptly removed. This action thumbs its nose at the Princeton residents who have enjoyed the dyke as a leisurely walking path, but has also violated provincial law governing Riparian Area Regulations, Public Foreshore use and probably, the Dyke Maintenance Act. Now I see that coun-

cil has agreed to spend $65,000 to investigate if they could get an easement to provide public walking access. I can only shake my head. The law is on the side of the public and of town council if it chooses to act. I do not know the legal status of the dike. Its history has fallen off the grid. The Internet failed me, as did the Town of Princeton website history section and even the incomplete museum archives were of no help. I could not determine who initiated building the dike, nor when it was built. I can only assume that it was built in response to past flooding, especially a historic flood in May of 1972, mentioned by Laurie Currie in his his-

tory of Princeton called, Princeton, B.C., 120 Years. Since the dike obviously exists to protect the flood prone Allison Flats area, it likely falls under the mandate of the Diking Authority. If that is the case, the Town of Princeton could be in for a bonanza. Of special interest is Section 6 of the Dyke Maintenance Act which covers offences, and states among many other things: a person who commits an offence under this section is liable on conviction to a fine of not more than $200 000, and if the offence is a continuing one, to a fine of not more than $200 000 for each day the offence is continued or to imprisonment not exceeding

12 months, or to both a fine and imprisonment. Since I own property near the apartment building, along the very same dike, I am familiar with the Riparian Act, enabled by the Fish Protection Act of 1997. Riparian areas covered are those adjacent to ditches, streams, lakes and wetlands connected by surface flow to a water body that provides fish habitat. It forbids any disturbance of the existing environment within 30 meters (98.4 feet) of the high water mark. My property has been the subject of a full Riparian Assessment and I can attest that the protected area includes both the sides and top of the dike. Further, ownership of foreshore property does

Hedley market promotes health and the environment through local foods To the editor Most of us simply fail to ask, “where did this come from” when making food purchases. We put it in our cart often without any consideration of where it is from, the conditions under which it was produced or the carbon emission that occurred during the manufacturing process or during shipping. It is time to think and time to think local. An average food item travels over 4,000 kilometers before reaching our table here in BC. In contrast, fruit and vegetables sold at a Farmers Market have traveled 50 kilometers or so. Buying locally significantly reduces the energy used in packaging, shopping, distributing and retailing. Those words were submitted by me and printed in the Keremeos Review in 2012. Even in three short years, many of us are so much more informed about the choices we make with the food that we eat. Farmers markets all over the world have done so much to generate regional economic vitality by investing in local people, local farms and independent local businesses and keeping their communities healthy. The Hedley Farmers Market and Sunday Fair is a seasonal market offering fresh, locally grown produce, plants, prepared foods, hand-crafted products and second-hand collectibles direct to the Similkameen Valley. Launched in 2010, the Hedley Farmers Market and Sunday Fair hosts a wide range of family and food-oriented programs, including live entertainment, historical tours, taste tests and youth activities.

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not provide exclusive foreshore use. In fact, “the Crown makes every effort to facilitate public access to and along the foreshore”. Perhaps a more amicable solution would be

for the apartment owner to remove the barriers and install a good surveillance system that would identify vandals, and for the town to permit a variance allowing the installation

of a privacy fence on the inside of the dike. Much money would be saved and there would be peace in the valley. Respectfully, Karin Green, Princeton, BC

Dr. Berry at Vermilion Chiropractic Center is pleased to welcome Dr. Rick Mozell, with his 25 years of Chiropractic expertise, to the clinic. Starting June 18, 2015, Dr. Mozell will be available Thursdays only, 8:00 am until noon. Dr. Berry will continue to be available Tuesdays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. New patients welcome, please call 250-293-6062 for an appointment. www.chiropracticwellbeing.com 139 Vermilion ave.

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Princeton’s Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo attracted 150 competitors and 700 fans over two days of action and fun on the weekend. Rodeo club president Ken Crompton characterized the performances as “excellent”, and said he was pleased with the caliber of the riders. While disappointed that the new weekend for the event did not result in greater numbers at the gate he declared the rodeo to be “a success for sure.”

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Town generous in grant program: mayor Driving offence could net jail time for the community. Grants were recently awarded to: The Princeton Museum and Archives, 26,000; Princeton Posse, $15,000; Princeton Arts Council, $5,000; Fall Fair Association, $4,500; Traditional Music Festival, $2,000; Halloween Family Fun Night, $2,000; Kokanee Swim Club, $2,000; Princeton Rodeo Club, $2,000; Hospital Auxiliary, $750; Youth Ambassadors, $500. The grant list varies somewhat from last year, when the Rotary

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Princeton is one of the most generous communities in BC when it comes to supporting local groups, according to Mayor Frank Armitage. The town will spend $59,750 on its grant-in-aid program in 2015, and Armitage said that is much higher, per capita, than most of the province. “Some three years ago council looked at doing away with them,” said Armitage, adding the grants are important because they support local volunteers who work

Club received a $5,000 grant. The rodeo club and the ambassador program receive $500 and $300 less, respectively, this year than in 2014.

Last year the now defunct Racing Days event received $2,500 and the Princeton Exhibition received $20,000. Those dollars have been moved to other lines in the budget in a policy change, said Armitage.

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Town council is taking more of a hands-on approach with the Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA). The PXA did not receive its usual grant-in-aid this year, although the municipality will continue to fund the organization. Last year the PXA received $20,000, under a five-year agreement that was actually extended for two years, according to association president Paul Bedard. “More or less what it boils down to is the town is being more involved with the PXA rather than just handing over money,” said Bedard. Bedard said the current PXA is relatively new and receptive to the increased interest from council. “The town didn’t really deal with the past executives as intimately as we are dealing with them. Sometimes it’s frustrating on both sides. We both

have visions and we are trying to understand where the town is coming from and sometimes the town is trying to understand where we are coming from.” Bedard said the move makes sense given the municipality owns the fairgrounds. “I’m optimistic for the future. We are going in the right direction, I believe.” New exits for the grandstands are the priority project for 2015, said Bedard. Mayor Frank Armitage said the PXA board will work with a council liaison as it has in the past. “We are not taking anything away from them,” he said. “We are covering their work and the necessary projects to keep things moving and next year they will be part of our overall operating budget.” In 2016 the association will fall under the municipality’s recreation department, meaning the regional district will pay 42% of the funding cost.

A Princeton man faces jail time for a driving offence, following his guilty plea in provincial court Thursday. Joseph Michael Frances pleaded guilty to driving while prohibited, and will return to court in August for sentencing. The Crown is seeking 60 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, and a two-year driving suspension.

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Local Greens prepare to select candidate

The Greens will name their candidate for Member of Parliament in Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola at a Nomination Meeting in Westbank on July11th. The national committee of The Green Party of Canada is presently vetting prospective candidates. At a local party meeting in Peachland June 6th Green Party members further developed some platform issues such as tour-

ism, jobs, poverty, health, green energy, bio solids management, security and privacy. Green Parties internationally adhere to the common principles of ecological wisdom, social justice, participatory democracy, non-violence, sustainability and respect for diversity. The local Green Party platform will flow from Green Principles. The Green Party has run candidates in the Southern Interior of British Columbia since 1984.

The Electoral District of Central Okanagan Similkameen Nicola includes the communities of Logan Lake, Merritt, Princeton, Keremeos, Summerland, Peachland West Kelowna and Downtown Kelowna. The Liberal Candidate is Karley Scott of Kelowna. The NDP fields AngeliqueWood of Hedley and The Conservative Party of Canada candidate is Dan Albas of West Kelowna.

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Mussel threat is a BC emergency

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Princeton Baptist Church hosted a kids’ carnival for the whole community last Thursday evening on the arena grounds and dozens of families took advantage of the free event. Alex and Sasha Loynyk particularly enjoyed the bouncy slide

To the editor A copy of this letter was sent to Premier Christy Clark. My name is Brynne Morrice. I’m a B.C.based filmmaker, born and raised here. Last summer, I made a short film about the imminent threat that zebra and quagga mussels pose to our province. At the time, I assumed that the government of B.C. must simply be unaware of this threat. I hoped that my film would help change this. I know now that your government is aware. However, for some reason, you have dedicated a mere $1.3 million, spread out over three years, to combat a problem that has cost over $6 billion in North America so far. Your current action plan is entitled, “Early Detection and Rapid Response.” This is based on a glaring falsehood. In 25 years, in hundreds of lakes and rivers across North America, it has been proven again and again that eradi-

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cation does not exist. Zebra and quagga mussels, once in a lake or river, cannot be stopped. Knowing this, what exactly are you planning to rapidly respond with? Prevention is the only option. Period. Since all it takes is one boat The only way to protect our province is to stop and inspect every single boat that crosses our borders. You have said that

you will continue to review the current program of three roving inspection teams and see if more action is needed. Time is not a luxury we have. Anytime this summer or next, a boat could easily slip past your very weak border defense and launch in our waters. Then, your only option will be to sit back and watch as the mussels inevitably spread to every lake and

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Mayor Frank Armitage said Monday it will be important to get the site of Golden Hills Ice Cream and Coffee Shop clear as soon as possible as it creates an unattractive view in the town’s core.

continued from page one determine the cause of the fire. Singh could not speculate whether or not he will rebuild. “Right now I’m just trying to deal with what’s happening today,” he said. Singh has owned the property for eight years. Originally operating the business as Golden Hills Grocery Store, he renovated three years ago and converted the operation to a coffee and ice cream shop. Golden Hills opened for the season early in May. “Things were looking good. For a lot of people it was a place to hang out and people relied on my being there. We were getting repeat customers.”

Singh said he wanted to expressly thank both of his rescuers, as well as the fire department and ambulance workers, and the many people who came forward in the early hours of Saturday morning. “The firefighters were awesome, they did a fantastic job,” he said. “I would like to thank the people of Princeton who came out to help me, whoever they were, who brought clothing and looked after me and gave me housing for the night, the Princeton Motel. People were kind, they were very, very good to me.” Mayor Frank Armitage expressed regret over the loss of the business to the town’s core, as

well as the loss of a much-loved property. “I’m very sorry to see us lose the historical building right on the main street. I was over there early Saturday morning and it’s a real tug to see us lose a historical aspect of downtown.” Armitage said he is also anxious to have the property cleaned and repurposed as soon as possible. “We come up the main street and the first thing we see is an empty lot and a fire debris scene. That very much concerns me. I am most curious as to what the owner intends to do because I want people to get the right impression when they come up the main street.”

river in B.C.. The damage will be catastrophic, the effects permanent. You have the power and the resources to prevent this. The people of B.C. are calling for action. This is an emergency and should be treated as such. Why do you delay? Why are you not doing the absolute maximum to protect our province? Is B.C. not worth it to you? Brynne Morrice

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The annual Princeton Rotary Golf Club was held June 6, attracting 48 golfers and raising Four area young people were recently recognized for contributing to clean up efforts approximately $5,500 for local causes. One of the most colorful teams included tournament at McCormick Marsh that included garbage collection and tree planting. Evan Besley, Quinten Heron, Brooke Heron and Carter Heron each received a certificate of appreciachair Randy MacLean (left) Mike Munsie, Gord Wight and Jim Elko. tion.

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The Similkameen Valley Riders are up and riding. Our AGM was held in April with Vic Bartel keeping his position as president, Mike Jacobs as vice president, Edna Blomme as treasurer and membership, Merv Eldred as ride coordinator and Jim Bolenback as director at large. Marie Jacobs stepped down as a director. Marie had held many positions over the years anddeserves a big thank you for stepping up when needed. This spring has been beautiful and the club already has three rides under their wheels. Our first ride, in mid May, had us off to explore the Hornet Lakes area. Jim, our ride leader, had us riding along the power lines through fields of yellow dandelions as we made our way to Loosemore, Bluey and Stringer Lakes. Merv Eldred led our second ride from Chain Lake to Missezula Lake. On June 1st Jim lead us on a 100 km ride starting from Sunday Summit. All three of these rides were superb and a greatstart to our riding season. Anyone wishing information about the SVR Club may contact Vic at 250-295-7592 or email the club at svratvclub@live.ca

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COMMUNITY

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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

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

250-295-7752

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.

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

Living Water

Community Church Invites You to 38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 AM Morning Worship Pastor Jason Neufield Tel: 250-295-7733 Cell: 250-293-6224

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

Community:

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 7 p.m. in the Club House.

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

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CAPRICORN: Things are completely out of your hands this week, Capricorn. While you thought you would feel helpless, the experience may actually prove liberating for you instead. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, you have some time off coming up and you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to make the most of this downtime. Start making your list of planned excursions. PISCES: A helping hand will help you get out of a sticky situation, Pisces. You are lucky to have this person on your side. ARIES: Aries, assess a situation before acting. Only then can you have a clear view and map out an appropriate course of action. Find a friend who can help with your plan. TAURUS: Taurus, relationships are challenging but well worth the effort. Nurture an existing relationship and do your best to see things through the otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perspective. GEMINI: Gemini, a hectic week makes it hard to keep track of all the things you need to get done in the coming days. Focusing on being organized will go a long way. CANCER: Cancer, solutions to a difficult problem become more clear when you take a break and find a new perspective. This break is just what you need to crack that egg. LEO: Leo, others are looking to you for advice, so do your best to provide thoughtful suggestions. Your point of view and demeanor make others very trusting of your advice. VIRGO: The only person who can help you this week is you, Virgo. Be optimistic and trust your instincts as you tackle the tasks at hand over the next several days. LIBRA: Happy times are on the horizon, Libra. You just have to make it through a few more obstacles before you can reach the finish line and relax. SCORPIO: Scorpio, when it rains it pours, but this week there is not a cloud in sight. Enjoy the next several days as everything seems to be going your way and turning up roses. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, provide some support and encouragement when a friend comes to you for help in the coming days. Just being there to listen might be all your friend needs. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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AERO AUCTIONS 1 Day Industrial Auction. Tuesday, June 23. 9 a.m. Hwy 16 & Hwy 60 Edmonton. Live & On-Line Bidding. Timed Auction. Mobile offices, excavators, dozers, graders, truck tractors, trailers, pickup trucks misc attachments & much more! Consignments welcome! Visit: aeroauctions.ca or call 1-888600-9005.

14 Kayak with paddle. Cayuse oldtimer. Paid $1200.00 Selling for $500.00. Call 250-2953987

One bedroom cabin for rent, 5 minutes out of town on acreage. Seeking tenant who will care take and work on property towards rent. Total value $500.00 plus utilities. Call Jennifer @ 250-317-1120 or jennerator28@hotmail.com. Available Aug 1st.

Will be holding their Annual General Meeting Date: June 24, 2015 Time: 4:30 pm Place: 56 Kenley Avenue, Princeton, B.C. Everyone is welcome to attend. CANADA BENEFIT Group Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888511-2250 or www.canada benefit.ca/free-assessment.

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Trades, Technical EXPERIENCES Powersport Mechanic required in Whitehorse, Yukon for ATV, snowmobiles, marine, etc. Let’s Talk! $25.00 + per hour DOE. Contact Chris, 867-633-2627, checkeredflagrecreation.com checkeredflag@northwestel.net

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Career Opportunities LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Ltd., Golden, BC. Operations Planner JOB PURPOSE: To work with LP’s Forest Resources Division team to annually plan and develop 265,000 m3 of timber. To prescribe and use forestry practices that meets legislated and LP Corporate requirements. Refer to LPCorp.com for further details. If you have questions please call Mr. Tim Arnett at 250-344-8856

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Caretakers/ Residential Managers Caretaker wanted for acreage near town, must live on site, in one bedroom cabin. Salary/rent negotiable. Jennifer @ 250-317-1120 or jennerator28@hotmail.com. Start Aug lst.

Help Wanted SEEKING experienced TRAFFIC CONTROL PERSON. Must have valid BC Traffic Control Ticket, driver’s license and willing to work long hours. Fax 1-250-767-2507 or email employment@allsafetraffic.com

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ONLINE AUCTION COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT EQUIPMENTOPENS JUNE 10 - CLOSES JUNE 17, 2015----------Bailiff Seized Goods PLUS Lease Return equip AND some never installed equip.--incl: Eloma Elec Combi Oven, Dishwashers, Mixers, Walkins, Coolers, Freezers, Water Heating, Ice Cream, slicers, furnishings AND MORE....... View Monday to Friday, 10am to 3pm @Active Auction Mart Unit 295 - 19358 96th Ave, Surrey, BC--- view ONLINE & REGISTER to BID @ www.activeauctionmart.com --- Tel: 604-371-1190 email: buyit@activeauctionmart.com

Fruit & Vegetables !!! Certified organic blueberries!!! $3/ lb or $2.75 if over 100lbs. 36765 Nelles Rd Abbotsford. Call 604755-3045 for large orders

Garage Sales Large yard sale, Saturday 20th, rain or shine, 221 West Place. Follow yellow signs at hospital. 8am to noon.

Heavy Duty Machinery A-CHEAP, LOWEST PRICES STEEL SHIPPING Dry Storage Containers Used 20’40’45’53’ and insulated containers all sizes in stock. 40’ containers as low as $2,200. Also JD 544 & 644 wheel Loaders & 20,000 lb CAT forklift. Ph Toll free 24 hours 1866-528-7108 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

2 Sport pal canoes 14’ and 12’. 12’ has oars and motor bracket. New 950- Selling for $450.00. 14’ has neck yok. and motor bracket. Selling for $300.00. Call 250-295-3987

Real Estate Mortgages OUR mortgage rates start at 2.19% (oac). Servicing all of BC. Difficult Situations Welcome. Call Today (855) 585 2080 or apply online at www.rescommortgage.com

Rentals Apt/Condo 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.

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.

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2 - 200 sqft office space available.. Call Heather 250295-8025

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Suites, Lower

2 bdrm home w/additional 2 bdrm loft on Auburn Crescent, recently renovated, bright and clean. F/S w/D, lg. laundry room and storage area downstairs. Avail. July 1st, $1,000/month + utilities. N/S No Pets. Must have references. Call 250-295-0898 or 1604-302-1084

LARGE 1-BDRM- 1 bath. Very clean. All appls incld, en-suite W/D, grd flr of home on Auburn, own entry, A/C. Inclds heat & hydro. RV parking Large fenced yard & your own large covered deck. N/S. Available July 1st. Small pet neg. $700/mo. Call (604)5351980, for more info/viewing.

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

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2 Bedroom apt. in a quiet building. Very clean, heat included. Coin op. laundry. $700.00 a month. Phone 250295-3482 For Lease Commercial space for lease. 1500 square feet. 20ft ceilings, overhead door, small office. $850.00/month. Day time call 604-877-1599 & Night time call 604-298-1948.

Cars - Domestic 2003 Black Chrysler 300M, new tires/battery. Excellent condition. Asking $6500.00 Call 250-295-7253

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HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025

2010 Keystone Hideout RV 19 ft fully equipped including:a/c, cd/dvd, and water heater. Great condition and easy to tow $9,900 call 250295-2160 to view or for more information.

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Wanted:Will pay cash for construction equipment, backhoes, excavators, dozers, farm tractors w/loaders, skid steers, wheel loaders, screeners, low beds, any condition running or not. 250-260-0217.

Misc. for Sale 2 saddle bags. One 14”x16” Soft leather $50.00. One very large over saddle for $70.00 Very strong material and light. Call 250-295-3987 for any questions. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw mills.com/400OT or call 1-800566-6899 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit online at www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca Used lawn mowers Toro personal pace 21’’ self propelled $125.00, Husky 21’’ self propelled mower $99.00, MTD 21’’ push mower 6HP Briggs motor $75.00

Misc. Wanted Private Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Coins, Silver, Gold, Jewelry, Estates Chad: 250-499-0251 in town.

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