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Towns offer free houses, cars, to lure new docs Spotlight Staff

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Dr. Tim VanDerheide says being a doctor in a town like Princeton offers great opportunities for a broad scope of practice.

Medicine with a dose of ranching Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Princeton’s newest family doctor is living out a childhood ambition. “I’ve always wanted to be a doctor, probably from the age of seven or eight. It’s probably because I admired my family doctor and decided that’s what I wanted to do.” Dr. Tim VanDerheide moved to Princeton last month with his wife Krystal and ten-month-old son Theo, after working for two years in Chetwynd, a small community in BC’s north. “The weather is nice and you have great access to fruit,” he

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grinned, when asked about his first impressions of the community. Krystal VanDerheide holds a degree in public administration and community planning, and is looking for work here in her field. The couple has purchased a 43-acre farm on Highway 3 east of town, and in the next year VanDerheide wants to try his hand at hobby ranching. As his own farm experience extends only to working on a dairy farm as a youngster, he said: “I’m going to need some advice… we’ll see how it goes.” Princeton General Hospital is a bit larger than what VanDerheide continued page 12

Despite the arrival of a new doctor in Princeton, the community remains underserved by family physicians, according to Ed Staples, president of the Princeton Health Care Sustainability Society. Dr. Tim VanDerheide replaces Dr. Devinder Sandhu, who recently fulfilled her two-year commitment to work in a rural community, a requirement of physicians entering the country. “We are scheduled and approved for five doctors,” said Staples. “We are still two short and we are still recruiting to fill those last two positions.” According to Staples the recruitment process for physicians is highly competitive, with some communities offering incentives like free cars and housing for doctors who are willing to relocate. “We don’t think that is an appropriate way to go,” said Staples. “It’s our position that there are some moral issues involved. Our position is that if we were to offer incentives and another community might not be in a position to do that that it is really unfair,” he said. “We are aware of some communities that have done that. I know one community in the Kootenays offered a free house for any doctor that would come into their community and that it was provided by a wealthy benefactor. It does take place.” While the Princeton Health Care Sustainability Society does not offer “active incentives,” Staples said that by working with the business community it was able to provide “reactive assistance” to help VanDerheide and his family make the move to Princeton. Staples stressed the town’s doctor shortage is not an isolated problem. “It’s important for people to understand that this isn’t Princeton’s problem. It is a BC problem and I suppose a Canadian problem and continued page 12

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Princeton will butt out at parades and (some) parks Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

Lighting up in the wrong place in Princeton will cost smokers $25 once the municipality’s new smoke free outdoor places bylaw comes into effect. The bylaw – which prohibits smoking at a number of parks and at all outdoor special events – received three readings at council’s most recent meeting and is expected to be passed September 8.

Mayor Frank Armitage said the primary goal of the bylaw is to protect the town’s youth. “We are hoping there will be a heck of a lot less smoking in Princeton and that children won’t be exposed to it.” Armitage said it’s possible the bylaw will be amended in future to be even more restrictive. Councillor Kim Maynard, who represents Princeton on the Okanagan Similkameen Healthy

Living Coalition, said the bylaw better positions the community to receive government grant dollars. “It could be the difference between getting funding and not getting funding,” he said. The bylaw prohibits smoking at Lions Park Second Bench, Lions Park Third Bench, Lions Park Allison Flats, Tunnel Park, Westridge Park, Two Rivers Park, and the splash park, bike park and skateboard park.

Additionally it bans smoking at outdoor special events including temporary street closures, parades, fairs and recreational and fundraising activities. There is also no smoking allowed within 10 metres of windows and doorways of public facilities, and inside town-owned vehicles and equipment. Smoking remains permitted at the Riverside Centre basketball park, the ball fields, pool,

Conditions force bears and cougars to town Spotlight Staff

If it seems like there are a lot more wild animal sightings in Princeton this year – that’s because there are a lot more wild animal sightings. “I’m getting calls from everywhere,” said Zoey Kirk, coordinator for WildSafeBC. “Everywhere is getting an accelerated amount of bear sightings.” According to Kirk level 4 drought conditions, forest fires and smoky skies are to blame. “There’s no water up in the highlands and all of the Saskatoons, gooseberries and all of the huckleberries, they’ve just all frizzled up and dropped to the ground. The food up there is drying up. The [bears] are going to want to be coming down here into the lowlands to graze on greens and try to

supplement their diets a bit and to look for some of the fish that might be in the creeks.” Animals, including cougars and bears, are not exhibiting “traditional behaviors,” said Kirk. “Don’t think that the animal is reacting the same way it does every year. It’s drier and there is fire pressure.” Kirk said some wild animals will be driven towards the river looking for water and a cool place to rest. Bears might be panicked by smoke in the air. “If you are a bear nature puts those warning signals in you. If you get this much smoke you are going to be looking for where it’s coming from.” According to WildSafeBC’s online Wildlife Alert Reporting Program (WARP) there have

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been two cougar sightings in Princeton in the last two days on Corina Avenue. WARP reports two black bear sightings in the past week, and numerous bear sightings have been recorded on various Princeton Facebook pages.

Kirk said all cougar and bear sightings in town should be reported to the Conservation Authority at 1-877-952-7277. “Remove yourself from the area, tell your friends and make sure children are safe,” she added.

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Adult/Lane Swim 1:00‐2:00pm 2:00‐4:00pm In response to the Province of BC rating the Public Swim Similkameen watershed at Level 4 drought, the Town of Princeton would like to advise its residents that CALL BEFORE YOU DIG Stage 2 watering restrictions are now in effect until further notice: Every time you dig in the ground, wherever it may be,  Even numbered civic addresses may water on you run the risk of loss of life or damage to property if Wednesdays and Saturdays only. you hit any of the many buried cables, conduits, gas or  Odd numbered civic addresses may water on oil pipelines and/or other underground facilities that Thursdays and Sundays only. serve our town.  No watering is permitted between Noon and 6pm. One phone call to BC One Call is the best way to find out what is buried on your dig site and which areas The Town of Princeton thanks residents for their you must avoid when digging. BC One Call is a central co‐operation. agency where you can call to find out what is buried on your site and where not to dig. RECREATION Call BC ONE CALL at 1‐800‐474‐6886 (cellular *6866) for information on the location of underground FALL LEISURE GUIDE services. This is a free service. The Fall Leisure Guide will be coming to your mail box in early September. Check out all the programs our community has to offer, there is something for every‐ one!

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playground and tennis courts at Memorial Park, and Veterans Square. For the most part first offense fines are set at $25, and $125 for repeat offenses. Defacing or removing a no-smoking sign carries a $100 charge and obstruction of the bylaw and smoking in a town vehicle will cost offenders $200. The public smoking bylaw has been in the works for more than 18 months.

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To all our family and friends who helped us through the loss of our son Mac. For all the flowers, cards, food, visits and phone calls, we thank you all. A special thank you to Hallie and Norm Breen and to Dennis Cook.

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PRINCETON LANDFILL INFORMATION Frequently asked questions about recycling in BC. Why am I required to take glass to the depot? We ask for glass to be separated from other recyclables because glass can easily break during collection. When broken glass mixes with paper and other containers it becomes difficult to properly recycle these materials, meaning that less glass—and less of the other material—is recycled. Broken glass is also a safety hazard. Why isn’t foam packaging collected at curbside? Why do I need to take it to a depot? When foam containers and cushion packaging are collected with other recyclables, they can break into pieces that mix with other materials. The pieces are difficult to separate, meaning that less of the foam, and less of the other material, is recycled. You can ensure that foam packaging including foam cushion packaging for products like electronics and foam trays and cups are recycled by taking them to the depot. Landfill and Recycling Depot ‐ Hours of Operation Saturday through Wednesday 9:00 am‐5:00 pm Location ‐ #171 Princeton‐Summerland Road Questions? Call: Town of Princeton 250‐295‐3135

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No good answers for critically ill tot There are no good answers to the question posed by Mary Jane Pierce. Pierce is the infant clinging to life support at BC Women’s Hospital, born fifteen weeks premature, suffering from cerebral palsy, bleeding of the brain, and severe seizures. Her 21-year-old parents, of Chilliwack, have already won one 11th-hour court injunction to keep their daughter connected to a ventilator. They are now heading back to court seeking the right to have the four-and-a-half-month-old baby treated with cannabis oil. Doctors say the tot has little if any brain activity, and claim while it is difficult to measure if Mary Jane is in pain, records indicate she suffers discomfort. A lawyer for the hospital says the treatment sought by her parents is “becoming inconsistent with human dignity.” Experts in the field of bioethics agree it is most desirable – when children are critically ill – for parents to make the decisions about their care with information and support from a medical team. Yet the experts also warn against the very understandable temptation of using all means available for the sole purpose of extending life. The first responsibility set out for physicians in the Canadian Medical Association’s Code of Ethics is this: “Consider first the well being of the patient.” The second of 54 responsibilities in the code – which must seem frustratingly broad to front line professionals – is to “practise the profession of medicine in a manner that treats the patient with dignity and as a person worthy of respect.” Responsibility 48 directs doctors to “use health care resources prudently.” There are no good answers to the question posed by Mary Jane Pierce. There are only answers that, perhaps, are a little less bad than others. - AD

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Bad choice for front page ATV photo To the editor I am writing regarding the picture you have on the front page of August 19th, 2015 issue of The Spotlight. Some members of the Similkameen Valley Riders ATV Club were together on a club ride this past Saturday and were discussing this picture. This is a picture of a driver doing a stunt at a organized scheduled event. I greatly doubt that anyone will ever see a quad airbound on any

section of the KVR. Granted this picture of a quad airbound is an eye catcher, but it doesn’t portray the issue of motorized vehicles on the KVR that was being discussed in your article. I just wish to state to those who think this is what will happen if an agreement is made, it is not. The responsible ATV’ers are not stunt drivers. Most are elderly folks who just want to get from point A to point B. Edna Blomme

Is B.C. really burning? Not exactly On a recent drive through the B.C. Interior, I recommendations from former Manitoba premier passed through McLure and Barriere, communities Gary Filmon that removing fuel from around communities is the best protection. north of Kamloops that were devastated by wildfire This task has proven impossibly big, especially as in 2003. rural community tax bases shrink, but the ideological While these communities have recovered, blackened tree trunks are still visible where fires burned dance continues in Victoria. The NDP campaigned for 75 days and forced the evacuation of 3,800 in 2013 on a promise to double tree planting, and its people. general approach is to spend more money and hire With the early start to this year’s fire season, the more staff. TOM FLETCHER media attention and effects of an unusual spring Speaking of political dances, Premier Christy drought, you might think that B.C. is on pace to Clark has made a couple of appearances at fire sites match that terrible summer. where homes and businesses have been threatened You would be wrong. As of last week, area burned or destroyed. and money spent by the B.C. Wildfire Service had (Today’s big-city media formula is to emphasize only just exceeded the totals for mid-August during last summer’s danger and promote attacks on premiers of all stripes. If they don’t fire season, which were high but not remarkable. visit disasters, they are callous and uncaring. If they do, they’re The number of individual fires is higher this year, but that’s exploiting the situation for photo ops.) mostly a result of lightning storm patterns. Spending has topped In her first fire scene appearance this summer, Clark warned $200 million, as it did last year at this time before finishing just that drought and huge fires may be “the new normal” for B.C. as below $300 million. The 2003 total was above $400 million, and climate warms and shifts. This is great positioning for the government’s plan to attend the latest global climate doom festival in the 2009 season was slightly below that. Forests Minister Steve Thomson cautions that there are still Paris this fall, but it’s not borne out by recent forest fire results. In terms of dollars spent and area burned, the years 2010, 2011, many weeks to go and hot, dry conditions are expected for much of that. Once the damage is done for the year, the ministry reviews 2012 and 2013 were all well below average. Last year and 2009 the impact on forests and begins assessment of which areas should were substantially above average, but 2008 and 2013 were among the quietest years on record. be replanted and which should be left to regenerate naturally. Is drought the “new normal” too? The B.C. government’s own Pine forests need fire to regenerate, and the strategy in recent years has been to allow fires to burn out naturally and contain them climate change forecast is for increasing overall precipitation, to protect people and property. Decades of fire suppression, based albeit with more rain and less snow. Snowpacks for southern B.C. were indeed the lowest on record on viewing Crown forests strictly as a timber resource, helped create conditions for the beetle epidemic that has left vast quantities this past winter, but that record only goes back 31 years. And when of dead wood to fuel more fires. were high snowfall records last broken? That would be 2011. The 2003 fire season set the tone for political debate on forest Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black fire policy that has continued since then. The opposition points to Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

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Seek help for toxic relationships Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

When our friend Maha asked Linda and me to role play a marriage breakup for her Family Mediation course, we were again amazed at how complex and messy marital separation can be. Linda was assigned the role of Jeanie, who had enjoyed considerable affluence in her home. I was Harry, product of a single parent family offering few extras. Jeanie had been attracted to Harry for the way he lived life with reckless abandon. He had been dazzled by her pretty face, awesome figure and party girl personality. After five years of marriage and a set of twins, they had agreed to separate. They asked Maha for mediation. explained she Maha wouldn’t take sides or tell them how to resolve their differences. She encouraged them to speak to each other, using respectful language. They would set the agenda and she would endeavour to keep them on track. The following is a snippet of the role playing session. * * * “When we got married,” Jeanie began, “my Daddy gave me $200,000 as down payment for a home. I want that money now so I can move to Vancouver with the girls. Daddy will stop sending me money every month unless I leave Harry. Anyway, I want Harry as far away from me and the girls as possible.” “You’ve changed a lot Jeanie,” Harry said. “That night five years ago when we met in Iceman’s Cave, you couldn’t keep your hands off me. When I saw the Porsche your father gave you. I should have known

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Art and Linda Martens role play a divorcing couple for friend Maha (centre.)

we weren’t a good match. Two weeks and we got hitched. Now your plan leaves me nothing but the mortgage. What a fool I was!” Jeanie smirked. “I feel I need to remind you it’s important you show respect for each other,” Maha interjected. Harry nodded, then continued. “About that $200,000, well Honey, if you think you’re going to get it all, you need to give that pretty head of yours a serious shake. The money was given to us both. You’ve never even let me look at the cheques from your father. Did that pay for the new Mustang convertible?” Jeanie ignored the question. “Daddy has a good lawyer,” she said, scarcely concealing the derision in her voice. “He’s a partner in a big law firm in downtown Vancouver. He’ll get the money for me.” “Let’s remember to show respect,“ Maha said. “You should both get legal clarification about the $200,000. What other issues do you want to talk about today?”

“I want sole custody of the girls,” Jeanie said. “I’m going to enrol them in a very good school in Vancouver. Harry can have visiting rights on weekends two or three times a year.” “My Dad walked out of the family when I was a kid,” Harry countered. “Do you want our daughters to experience the kind of life I had? I’ll be asking for shared custody.” Jeanie impatiently tapped the fingers of her finely manicured left hand on the table. “You don’t have the income. I’ll talk to Daddy’s lawyer about this. He knows all the judges.” At the end of an hour Maha suggested they meet again in a week, after they had consulted with their lawyers and given some thought to possible solutions. She stressed it was essential they continue talking. * * * Having observed at close range the devastation accompanying relationship break ups, I feel prior to a marital type of commitment, a couple will benefit from seeing an experi-

enced counsellor. Such an individual could have made Jeanie and Harry aware of the deep chasm of values and perception lying between them, and the attending risks. If they had still been determined to marry, they might have obtained help before their relationship deteriorated so badly. Even in a toxic relationship, a counsellor or mediator can help lower the emotional temperature. In some instances, such an individual can enable a couple to understand their relationship is redeemable. Walking away from an incendiary union without seeking help may set both individuals up for further failure or heart break in the future. We may believe we can leave our baggage behind, but that is usually wishful thinking. Time, effort and patience can bring a satisfaction that comes only from a deep commitment between two people. Overcoming the bumps contributes to the excitement and richness of a relationship.

With the great weather and low Canadian dollar, it’s not surprising that many people in Princeton are choosing to stay close to home and enjoy the wonderful tourism experiences in their own backyards. “Staycations” give us a chance to enjoy our province’s world-class travel experiences first-hand. They also keep your vacation dollars circulating in B.C.’s economy. By visiting regional events and attractions, you’re supporting local businesses and helping sustain important jobs in the tourism sector. In Fraser-Nicola, one such experience worth checking out on the Labour Day weekend is the Gold Country GeoTourism Program’s geocaching event called Cache for Gold, in which participants have a chance to win prizes including a genuine gold bar worth $1,500. Geocaching is a modern-day treasure hunt that leads hundreds of new and repeat visitors to dozens of sites of historical and cultural interest, beginning in Lytton on Sept. 4 and ending in Merritt on Sept. 7. Geocaching is a great way for a family to experience what my grandchildren refer to as a “scavenger hunt” with all the treasures put in place by someone else. We have spent wonderful hours, sometimes an afternoon and often whole days searching and exploring the Gold Country region looking for geocaches. Cache for Gold has a gold rush theme with entertainment, games, vendors and all kinds of family fun in addition to the treasure hunt. Join in for as many or as few of the four days as you wish. Full details are at www.goldcountry.com. The Gold Country Communities Society was established in 1991 after the mayors of Clinton, Cache Creek, Ashcroft and Lytton got together to address the loss of tourism traffic that occurred after the opening of the Coquihalla Highway. Today, Gold Country is successfully promoting tourism and economic development in the region. In the face of adversity, the founders turned a troubling situation into a sustainable regional tourism industry. Our region has stunning natural beauty and is rich in history. I encourage everyone to visit an area of Fraser-Nicola you haven’t visited before – and maybe even go home to Princeton with a bar of gold.

Can Trump really be compared to Adolf Hitler? This column is not intended to suggest a serious comparison between Donald Trump and Adolf Hitler. That’s important to know. There are others who are willing to do it. Last month actress Eva Longoria made headlines with such a comment, following Trump’s remarks about Mexicans. If you think Longoria is a lightweight because her claim to fame is the series Desperate Housewives, remember until a few months ago Trump was best known throughout America for being rich and his role on Celebrity Apprentice. Poynter, a well-regarded journalism institute based in Florida, recently published a provocative piece by media ethicist Kelly McBride. “Can Trump win? It seems unlikely… Of course that is what the media said about a funny looking spewer of hate with an odd mustache who was dismissed as an awful public speaker and not a serious candidate in Germany in the 1930s.” Okay – probably everybody can get together on drawing lines based on “funny looking.” At some point almost every politician lands on the receiving end of the Hitler card. Not long ago it was played against Barack

Obama, and Hillary Clinton lika Navy Seal killed the US President. Just this spring it ened Vladimir Putin to the Nazi announced an ISIS flag was leader. Both George W. Bush spotted at a Gay Pride parade and Ronald Reagan had to suffer in London while a closer through Hitler comparisons. examination of the artwork The Hitler analogy is much proved the flag was promoting over-used, and even gets tossed a variety of sex toys. out to criticize aggressive police So it was that we were officers, tough-marking teachers ANDREA DEMEER crowded around the boob and brickwall parents. tube Wednesday night watchLast week the DeMeers’ old dog 16-year-old son provided pause ing Chris Cuomo interview new tricks to reflect on Trump and Hitler Trump on a variety of subwhile watching CNN. jects. As an unrelated aside, all three DeMeer There is nothing to admire about Donald boys are addicted to CNN. But they won’t Trump. His actions and statements attackadmit it. CNN is the default station of choice ing women and minorities are appalling. His in the DeMeer living room and what every- policies on trade and the economy – if such one loves most is the horrible gaffs that are smoke in the air can be labeled policy –disbound to occur when a station is reporting regard international agreements and even the and commenting on stories 24 hours a day. US Constitution, to say nothing of decency For the kids watching CNN is akin to wit- and common sense. The more disagreeable and outrageous the nessing a journalistic train wreck – they just opinion, the more eager he seems to share it. can’t look away. Following the GOP race is akin to witSome of the family favorites? There was the morning of the 100th anniversary of nessing a political train wreck – you just can’t the sinking of the Titanic. A CNN banner look away. declared it “Breaking News.” No one can Trump had gotten to his ideas on creating forget the night CNN mixed up the names jobs for Americans. “We are getting killed Obama and Osama, and mistakenly reported on trade. They’re killing us, and they don’t

even like us. ... With me, they’ll like us and we’ll beat them, OK…Carl Icahn agrees with me…And Carl Icahn, as you know, is a great negotiator…Believe me, we will be so good.” MOM! The sixteen-year-old stared in amazement and disgust. YOU WERE NODDING YOUR HEAD! WHY WERE YOU NODDING YOUR HEAD? He was right. For a few brief moments I found myself caught up in the message. Maybe it was Trump’s passion. Maybe it was the easy-to-digest one-syllable words. Maybe it was the man’s audacious confidence. I put down the Kool-Aid…er….Pinot Grigio, and went to splash cold water on my face. And I was reminded of an interview with a German Jew I read years ago. She attended a Nazi rally in her youth and quite against her will found her arm raising to salute, in response to the devil’s own charisma. I’m not saying Trump is anything like Hitler. (Funny looks notwithstanding.) But given that he is only six points behind the Democratic leader in a head-to-head polling match, it’s possible the American people of the 21st century are just a little bit like the Germans, eighty years ago.

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Letters to the editor Consider crosswalks for bikers, dogs and churches To the editor This morning I read Facebook, Princeton and Area Issues, and I watch with interest how some people here in town will dog pile someone who has an opposing opinion on the new crosswalk. Interesting...because this person didn’t sway along politically correct views, they literally were silenced by a few whose voices apparently matter more than most. Remember here, the crosswalk was painted to spread the word silently how Princeton is a welcoming place, a safe place to bring your sexuality and walk proudly among your peers. That is – unless you happen to disagree with this whole concept. Well, let me go out on a limb here. We should paint another crosswalk with a skull and bones, welcoming biker types to a town

where they could feel secure in their beliefs. What a great idea, smelly black leather all over town, tattooed folk walking our streets, choppers parked everywhere, cool. But we don’t want that. There may be an axe murderer in the crowd somewhere. No, that idea won’t work. Can’t spend funds on a special interest group. How about painting the parking spots across from the post office, special for hot rods, welcoming hot rodders specifically to our town? There are about thirty of us. We could take our kids to the town hall and press for that. Good idea. No. It wouldn’t work. It’s a special interest group thing again, no tax dollars for us. Okay how about a crosswalk for, say, a local church? It’s a special interest group thing again, can’t have that.

How about a dog crossing welcoming the dog crowd? No – dog poop everywhere. Dumb. Horse crosswalk? Yeah, let’s make the cowboy and cowgirl crowd feel welcome in our town. Imagine, bikers (steel horses), and real horses here, all feeling welcome in our town, crosswalks dedicated to them. I like it, cool. Now, some of you read this and think, “what an idiot.” But I swear, I am not. I just believe we should all be treated equally. The same rules should apply to us all. That’s the exact meaning of democracy, all of us being entitled to our opinions, contrary or otherwise. Think about that the next time you decide to pile onto and silence that dissenting voice. Now, seriously, I oppose this whole idea

Many say festival was best yet To the editor I write to thank, through the Similkameen Spotlight, all the citizens of Princeton for their

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A local businessman made a shocking discovery Monday when he arrived at work at 6 a.m. Jerome Tjerkstra, who owns Thomasina’s Café on Bridge Street, noticed an extension cord extending from his restaurant, across Angela Street, and into the former Burr’s Auto Sales building. Police were called and

Tjerkstra was told the extension cord drawing power from his business was connected to multiple plugs in the apparently vacant property. Tjerkstra could not speculate on how long his hydro has been syphoned off. “I haven’t got the bill yet.” He said he did not expect to have his stolen property returned.

festival – its merchants through ads in our program guide, and its citizens through billeting our performers, volunteering to help over the festival weekend, and through welcoming a couple of thousand visitors to our beautiful town. The town council also deserves our thanks for its work in supporting the festival, through a grant in aid and through the work done by town crews to beautify the town and to facilitate the infrastructure necessary for a successful festival. Thank you all Jon Bartlett Festival Coordinator

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Posse will rely on local talent in coming season Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

It’s going to be a year of fresh young faces for the Princeton Posse – and a year of more local players than ever before. “The biggest thing is we are going to have a lot of change,” said head coach Geoff Goodman, who is also new to the Posse bench. Goodman said the team lost “quite a few more players” than he was expecting. “And it all happened quickly. A lot of it happened in the last three weeks. We kind of had our recruiting, where we were, and it kind of pushed us. Now we are going to have a lot of new faces…quite a few just coming out of their midget programs.” Presently there are 12 players carded for the 2015-2016 Posse, and the Posse’s main camp begins this Thursday, with approximately 32 players expected to attend. Nine of the players from last season have been signed by Junior A franchises across the country, and three others have moved on to play at the university level. “I’m happy for the players that left because obviously they are going to Junior A programs or off to school and that’s exactly what this league is all about when we talk about development,” said Goodman. “That’s exciting for me, being a new coach. It’s bringing in new guys, new blood, guys that I’ve

been able to recruit and hopefully mold them in the right way in Princeton.” Goodman stressed the positive aspects of signing local players, including attracting more fans to the games. “We have more local players this year and that’s great…Being a team in a town like Princeton you want to have locals on the team. You want that really strong connection between the town and the team. If you don’t have locals on the team it doesn’t feel like the town’s team.” Locals Craig Thompson, Morton Johnston and Bradley Palumbo return to suit up for the Posse this year, and will be joined by Princeton’s 16-year-old Lane French. “We’re excited about having him (French) with us. He played with the Okanagan Hockey Academy last season and it’s really good to see him here…We have a couple of other locals coming to the camp that have a really good shot at making the team.” Goodman, former assistant coach with the Osoyoos Coyotes, was hired by the Posse this spring, after the club terminated Bill Rotheisler. Goodman said this year’s goal for the team is a playoff berth. “Obviously we are shooting for the playoffs. I think we have a good mix of guys. We have probably one of the most competitive divisions

Nearly half of last year’s Posse roster has moved on to Junior A this year, and the team will be leaning on the leadership of local talent including Morton Johnston, Bradley Palumbo and Craig Thomspon, according to new coach Geoff Goodman.

in the league and it will be tough but I’m shooting for a playoff spot.” Players moving on from the Posse to Junior A include Cooper Prechel, signed with Prince George; Baily Stephens and Kyle Bergh, who are playing in Nova Scotia; Trevor Pereverzoff who went to Notre Dame in Saskatchewan, and

Bryan Kromm, Destin Robinson, Brandon Workum, Brandon Schaber and Konnar Dechaine, who will all be playing in English River in Northern Ontario. Eden Dubchak is playing hockey for the University of British Columbia, Connor Wilson is attending Western University in Ontario

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Local ATV rider says users contribute to Princeton economy To the editor I am a Princeton resident and I support the use of ATVs on designated trails, and KVR within the Town of Princeton, for the purpose of accessing the out-of-town trail systems. I have been following The Spotlight in relation to the ATV trail issues. This is the first time I have heard any response from the mayor and council, and no response by local businesses and by Bob Coyne of Area H. There has been no response from the RCMP who will ultimately be responsible for enforcing any ATV infractions. The unknown ad hoc committee formed in the spring, led by councillor Doug Pateman is now looking at a draft bylaw that would impose a motorized ban within the town and the KVR. How did they come to this conclusion? I have completed a little research on owning an ATV and the responsibilities that follow with it. Effective November 1 of this year if you own an ATV in the Province of British Columbia you will be required to undergo the following: 1) Registration of all off-road vehicles (ATV’s) with ICBC, an Autoplan broker. 2) If you operate an ATV on or across highways you’re required to obtain ICBCs basic third party liability insurance of $200,000. 3) If you operate an ATV on forest service roads you’ll need $200,000 in third party liability insurance. This may be obtained from ICBC or other insurers. 4) You’ll need a valid driver’s license to operate an ATV on public roads, highways and on forest service roads.

5) You must wear a prescribed safety helmet, drivers and passengers. 6) ATV operators must be at least 16 years of age. 7) Police may issue an operation permit (free of charge) as a condition of highway operation. Operation permits are not required for highway crossings controlled by stop signs or traffic lights or when loading and unloading an ATV from another vehicle in a parking lot. 8) The combined number plate and registration fee will be a one-time fee of $48. I have provided the above noted information to show what is required of ATV operators utilizing the KVR, and forest service roads. To ride an ATV on the KVR you are required to have your ATV registered, have third party liability insurance. Further you will be required to display the licence plate on your ATV. This will enable the RCMP to follow-up on any driving complaints. This would also enable the Town of Princeton to deal with ATVs within the town. The town could impose a bylaw that designates maximum speed limits and time of use, install proper signage and lighting to govern the use of ATV’s on the KVR or other streets within the community should they care to do so. To impose a motorized vehicle ban at this time without more input and research is rather a harsh move. Not providing an opportunity to make this workable is a loss to the community as a whole. Does the town have any idea on how many ATVs will actually utilize the KVR within

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town limits, the class of riders, individual, family, groups etc.? How many complaints have the police had in relation to ATVs? Where is Area H on this? What is going to happen on the KVR if the motorized vehicle ban is put into effect? Where do the ATV users go? Are we prepared for the increased volume of ATV users on our trails? Further you can check on the internet to see other communities who have accepted ATVs in their communities, such as McKenzie, Tumbler Ridge, Terrace, Whitehorse, Logan Lake, Crowsnest Pass, Grand Forks, District of Elkford, etc. Kamloops has six ATV dealerships. I personally own a 2015 Can-Am SideXSide that I purchased at Reichert Sales & Services Ltd, Tulameen, B.C. The following is a list of local expenditures relating to the ownership of an ATV: I. ICBC registration/Liability Insurance: $96 2 ATV Insurance Policy/Liability: $500 3. Registration and Insurance Utility Trailer: $135 4. Flat tire Kal tire: $50

Replace Front tire on ATV: $100 Fuel for Quad: $500 Maintenance Reichert Sales & Service: 8 Tie Downs, Mac’s Auto Parts: $50 9. Thompson Water Seal – Ace Hardware $20 10. Car Wash:$10 11. Mirror for quad: $100 12 Two helmets: $300 Total: $1,861.00 plus price of the ATV. The business community requires support from locals, Area H, and visitors that come here for all season recreational activity. The ATV crowd are repeat customers who buy groceries, liquor, fishing/hunting licences, pay camp fees, dine out, get vehicle maintenance, auto parts, ATV parts, insurance, towing, real estate and more. I understand that Reichert Sales & Service is in the regional district, however we are very fortunate to have this business in our community. To say that they don’t contribute to the local economy of Princeton is an injustice, once again, to the business community and recreational families from town or out of town. The community has an opportunity to support recreational activity for families. The town could get involved by supporting the parking of RVs, ATVs, provide mapping and directions to ATV trails, put in a Sani-dump, etc. It would appear that the mayor and council have opened the doors for further consultation before this goes away any time soon. Regards, Russ Pederson

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Smoke is difficult to capture in print, but Princeton’s Margaret Fraser did a good job with this photo taken on Sunday, facing towards town from Belfort. Heavy smoke from the US is significantly reducing visibility in and around Princeton and it is expected to last for several days.

The majority of the thick smoke blanketing many areas of southern B.C., is drifting northward from large wildfires in the United States, according to a Wildfire BC press release. The smoke arrived in British Columbia on the weekend due to strong southerly winds. A temperature inversion trapped the smoke in the valley bottoms which has resulted in poor visibility and air quality issues. Detecting new fires in this situation can be challenging. If you spot open flame from a new

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a daily routine that includes seeing clinic patients, treating inpatients, making nursing home rounds and being on call for the emergency room in 24-72 hour shifts. “I can do more here. In a bigger place like Penticton I probably would not get to do emergency room work.” VanDerheide said Princeton is fortunate that Interior Health offers community support programs in town such as social work and physiotherapy, and he believes there are opportunities for even more medical services to be provided locally. “We would like to keep people in the com-

munity for their medical management rather than send them somewhere else.” Born and raised in Chilliwack, VanDerhiede studied medicine in California and said it’s nice to now live closer to his family. He described people in Princeton as being “very friendly…definitely more friendly than people in bigger cities.” And he said he is impressed with the town’s number of community groups and associations. “I was pleasantly surprised at the community engagement. You even have an arts council. How many communities of this size have an arts council?”

Full doctor compliment may “take a few years” continued page 12 a North American problem. There’s a chronic shortage of physicians in rural and remote areas.” The foundation of the PHCSS’s recruitment strategy is to work with doctors already in the community who can use their industry contacts to create interest. “We’ve found, and other communities have found, that it’s the best way for recruiting doctors, for doctors to be directly involved. Health care needs in Princeton continue to be supported by the use of

locums – temporary and mobile physicans – said Staples, and the next locum is scheduled to begin in October. “Until we have our full compliment of five doctors, the three doctors that we have in town cannot service all the needs of our community by taking on as patients, all the people in the community who would like to have a family doctor. In order for that to happen we will have to have a compliment of five doctors,” said Staples. “We’ll get there eventually, but I think it’s going to take a few years.”

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No Worries for Copper Mountain Mine Copper Mountain Mine has no concerns with the recent government order for new safety audits in the wake of the Mount Polley mine spill. In fact, the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CEO Jim Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke said he welcomes any move that strengthens the industry. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Every safety check is helpful to the whole industry.â&#x20AC;?

Local manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s grave found in Siberia

50 YEARS AGO: 8-Day Space Ride

Private James Floran Manion, son of Michael and Mary Manion of Otter Valley (Tulameen), died February 22, 1918, in Vladivostok, Russia. His grave has been found in the Churkin Russian Naval Cemetery. Prt. Manion served with 260 Battalion Canadian Infantry. He served with the Canadian Army in Siberia from October 1918. There was a total of 53 Canadians buried in the cemetery in Vladivostok, only 30 of which have been identified.

HOUSTON, Tex. (AP) - the eight days astronauts Gordon Cooper and Charles Conrad will be circling the earth in Gemini 5 correspond to the minimum time it will take three men to go to the moon, explore for a day and come back to earth. This is the reason for eight days. Gemini 7 will be 14 days long. The Gemini program was designed to develop techniques and equipment for future lunar flights of the Apollo program.

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CAPRICORN: A big payoff awaits if you work hard and exercise patience this week, Capricorn. Although you may be pushing for immediate results, the outcome will take some time. AQUARIUS: Don’t abandon your spontaneity this week, Aquarius. Hang out with others who appreciate flying by the seat of their pants. You will be in for a good time later in the week. PISCES: A sense of self-confidence does not mean that everything will immediately go your way, Pisces. You still need to work hard to have things play out right. ARIES: Conflicting instructions make it difficult to please others this week, Aries. Try your best to meet others’ needs, and look to others for help if the need arises. TAURUS: Taurus, your stubbornness can sometimes be an asset, but don’t let it get in the way this week. Approach a task with a new perspective and don’t hesitate to solicit others’opinions. GEMINI: Gemini, even though you are reluctant to show your hand this week, others know what’s on your mind. It’s tough for you to remain aloof when you seem like an open book. CANCER: You are full of energy this week, Cancer, so put it to good use. Lend a hand to others who have a lot on their plates and tackle some lingering projects of your own as well. LEO: Leo, don’t take anything for granted this week. A project might go off without a hitch, but you need to be prepared in case it does not. Remain aware. VIRGO: Virgo, continue to work hard and rewards will come to you in the professional arena. Your hard work has not gone unnoticed, and soon this will be made clear to you. LIBRA: Libra, speak up about a situation that you feel needs to be addressed. Your voice won’t be heard if you remain quiet, but your point of view offers some valuable insight. SCORPIO: Scorpio, rather than focusing on your own progress this week, see what you can learn from others without making everything a competition. This can be a special learning process. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, you may be doing your best to demonstrate your good intentions, but others may not be satisfied with your efforts. Reexamine your approach. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

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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.

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

250-295-7752

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

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! There will be no meetings in July & Aug.

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

BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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#27, 473 Corina Ave., Deblyn MHP, mobile home, 2 bdrm, 8x10 addition, 8x12 covered deck, fenced. Incl. F/S/W/D, venetians & curtains. Avail. Sept. 1st. Rent $700 + utilities on Equal pmt plan. Tenants must provide proof of stable employment or income source the name, address & phone number of 2 previous landlords or other reliable personal references. Park rules apply & Park Mgmt approval is required. We are looking for an individual or family that plans to remain in Princeton. Sharing/Room Mates will not be considered. Call 250-295-6919

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Help Wanted Clerical/Marketing position available immediately. Knowledge in the following programs a definite asset: Excel/Publisher/Website data input. Please, resumes only accepted via email to Princeton.advantageteam@gmail.com

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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.

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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.

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In loving memory of Katherine (Kathy) Duffy of Claresholm AB, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family on August 9, 2015. She is survived by her husband Wendell and her 3 children - Warren (Rita-Mae), Donald (Cori), and Shirley (Alan). She also leaves to mourn: 3 grandchildren - Clint, Nora, and Alyson and great-grandson Blake. No service is planned at this time. A graveside service and interment will be planned for Spring of 2016. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. James Cemetery South Durham, or Windsor Protestant Cemetery through Cass Funeral Homes (www.casshomes.ca).

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Apt. downtown Princeton, 2 level, 1,000 sqft, 2 bed, 2 bath, includes w/d, gas fireplace,k f/d, no pets, no smoking. References required. $850.00/month + utilities. Available Aug 15th. Please call 604-929-0451

Misc for Rent Commercial: 113 Vermilion Ave. $475/mo.; 117 A Vermilion $575/mo. (+ GST). 1 yr lease rates available. Residential Apts: 117 Vermilion Ave. #103, $650/month; #105 $550/month; #201 $600/month; #203 $660/month. More info 250-438-1033

Homes for Rent 2 bedroom, fully furnished, dish network and internet included. Absolutely no pets or smoking. $600.00 plus utilities. Quiet area on Similkameen River. Call 469-615-7178 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. HOUSES FOR RENT. Call Heather at 250-295-8025

Princeton & District Community Services Society is now accepting applications for Aspen Court, a 3 bedroom, 2 bath family townhouse complex. BC Housing offers affordable rents for qualified applicants based upon 30% of gross income. Please contact Princeton & District Community Services Society at 250295-6666 for applications and information.

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Suites, Lower 2 bedroom basement suite for rent. Includes fridge, stove, dishwasher, washer and dryer $800.00/month including utilities. Pets are negotiable. N/S inside. 250-295-0200 Available Sept 1st/15.

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