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Princeton woman not guilty of arson Dale Boyd Black Press

A Princeton woman was found not guilty of starting the fire that burned three Princeton homes, including her own, in Penticton Supreme Court Friday. Ashley Patricia Gallagher was acquitted of three counts of arson in relation to an inhabited property and three counts of arson damaging property relating to a massive blaze in March 2014. “I’m relieved the truth has spoken loud and clear,” Gallagher said outside the courthouse after being acquitted of all six charges. She said she felt her character had been under fire as well during the two-year long process culminating in the trial that started Tuesday in Penticton Supreme Court. “It’s a lot of rumours and my life has been on hold for two years,” Gallagher said. The Crown’s case relied entirely on circumstantial evidence of the fire that left multiple Princeton residents without a home on March 27, 2014 due to the lack of any objective evidence from fire investigators. “We normally see more forensic evidence and I think that it bears some consideration that there was an independent fire investigator from the fire commissioner’s office, there was a forensic identification from the RCMP, the fire chief was also involved and there was just no evidence that pointed to Ms. Gallagher’s involvement,” said Gallagher’s defence counsel Don Campbell. Crown, defence and presiding Justice Elliott Myers found the lack of evidence surprising. “I have to say the lack of objective evidence in this case is quite shocking,” Myers said when Crown and Defence were making their final submissions Friday morning after the week-long trial. Crown prosecutor John Swanson admitted in his final submissions that if Myers was unable to believe the statements made by Gallagher’s ex-boyfriend Robert Cormack, then he must acquit. Cormack told police in an interview the morning after the fire that Gallagher had threatened to burn his snowmobile after an argument between the two,

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Three homes on Fenchurch Avenue, as well as a garage and several vehicles, were detroyed by fire March 27, 2014. Last week a Princeton woman was found not guilty of arson in Supreme Court. The judge said there was a “shocking” lack of objective evidence in the case.

who were living together and in a romantic relationship at the time. Myers did not buy the inconsistent evidence put forward by Cormack. “(Cormack’s) evidence at the preliminary inquiry did not refer to the threats,” Myers said in his decision. “The second version occurred after Mr. Cormack was shown his statement to police. Here he said Ms. Gallagher did make the threats.” Cormack said during his testimony at trial that he assumed the threats were known to the court during the preliminary inquiry, as they were made in his police statement, something

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he didn’t think was necessary to reiterate. During cross examination, Cormack acknowledged that it was possible the interviewing officer introduced the idea that Cormack heard the flicking of a lighter and the sound of pouring liquid during a phone conversation between Cormack and Gallagher on the day in question. “I think it also bears some consideration that part of the evidence against Ms. Gallagher appears to have been generated by a Constable Dylan when he interviewed one of the primary witnesses he was leading him as to aspects of the case which the witness

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then adopted under oath,” Campbell said after the verdict. “This is a case where it has taken a long time to get to the bottom, but I think Ms. Gallagher and her family is relieved that it’s come to an end,” Campbell said. “None of that undermines the tragedy to these people of losing their homes and all of their belongings. Ms. Gallagher certainly lost everything that was important to her in the fire, and to her daughter, and the loss of that has affected a number of people. That’s a tragedy and I think a lot of people can now move on.”

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Town’s only grocer changes identities – and 20,000 price tags – overnight Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

It took workers most of last Thursday to change the exterior signage of the store from Cooper’s to Save On Foods.

The doors to Princeton’s only grocer, Cooper’s, closed forever Thursday January 28, 2016, at 6 p.m. And that’s when things really got busy. A team of local employees and support staff from their corporate office had only fourteen hours to transform the store to its new name and brand. As it turned out, they finished at 7:45 am Friday morning, with fifteen minutes to spare before reopening as Save On Foods. “It’s quite a big job,” said store manager Scott Gilbert. In the course of a ten-minute interview, while signs were coming down from walls and others were going up, Gilbert made two phone calls, gave numerous directions to team members who were bustling along the aisles, and checked his watch at least half a dozen times. He also paused to assist a very late and confused customer, who had somehow gotten through the locked doors and was hoping to purchase something for dinner. The regular Cooper’s shopper was sent away happy with a free pizza from the fresh deli. A little thing like pricing tags turned out to be one of the biggest jobs of the transition. Approximately 20,000 shelf price stickers had to be removed and replaced overnight. It took three days and 240 man hours to just print and organize the signs, and then 12 people worked around the clock to put each new price

in place. The store employs 55 people, and the staff was split into crews, some ending shifts at midnight and other starting work at 3 a.m. Specials were posted, displays were stocked, and every surface got some extra spit and polish. An IT team arrived at 5 a.m. to make sure all systems including cash registers and pricing guns were properly programmed. “I can’t say enough about what a tremendous job the team did,” said Gilbert Friday morning, after he cut the ribbon to Save On Foods and welcomed a small crowd into the “new store. “Everybody has been great.” According to Gilbert there has been a quite a “buzz” about the change over since it was announced late last year. Customers received the news with enthusiasm, especially over the changes in the store’s pricing program. “It’s going to be cheaper,” said Gilbert. “It’s definitely going to be cheaper.” Save on Foods promises 2,000 advertised specials each week, 5,000 additional in store specials and 1,000 More Rewards promotions. Additionally there is a weekly price-slashing special, Darrell’s Deals, and Talk about Local and Talk about Fresh Solution programs. Gilbert stressed there is no impact for employees resulting from the change, and said it’s very possible the store will be hiring more workers in the near future. “We are expecting we are going to be busier,” he said.

Save On Foods staffers finished the fourteen hour store conversion with fifteen minutes to spare before the ribbon was cut Friday morning.

Every store price sign had to be changed Thursday night, and displays stocked and ready for Friday’s re-opening.

Victoria Gibb, Princeton’s Vice-Ambassador and “Miss Cooper’s Foods” officially became “Miss Save On Foods” following the ribbon cutting. She was presented with a new sash by store manager Scott Gilbert.

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Princeton deer seem to disappear Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

At this time last year there was one question everyone in Princeton was asking: just what are we going to do about the deer? If people ask about the deer today the question is more likely to be: where did they all go? There were just 12 deer recorded within town limits in a deer count conducted January 15. That compares to 38 deer in February 2015, and a high of 75 in November 2014. Councillor Rosemary Doughty called the results “fantastic. I’m feeling really positive.” Doughty and Councillor Doug Pateman represent council on the town’s deer advisory committee. “People are recognizing the name of Princeton as being one of the communities that has successfully dealt with deer,” said Pateman. “We’ve reduced numbers without culling and without huge expense…We’ve been touting Princeton as the model for the rest of the province.” As the deer population has declined, so has the angst within the community about a “final” solution for urban deer. “I don’t hear the hub bub on different [social media] pages regarding the deer that we had at this time last year or the year before. We don’t have the big fight between those in favor of culling and those of live and let live and translocation and all of that.” Pateman and Doughty credit the success of the deer reduction to a series of steps taken in the last 12 months. Last spring the municipality held a public deer forum, bringing together concerned residents and wildlife experts from across

the province, and afterwards expanded the municipal deer committee. Education and the promotion of best practices, such as not feeding deer and planting deer resistant plants, were foundations of the deer strategies, they said. A summer student was hired to communicate with residents about how to deer proof their properties and the municipal bylaw enforcement officer was empowered to ticket people who feed deer or otherwise contravene the town’s wildlife bylaw. An electric fence and cattle guard were installed at the town’s landfill “where the deer used to line up every morning to get in,” said Pateman. As well refuse handling practices at the landfill changed to make food less accessible to animals. Pateman admitted the multi-faceted and education-based approach was not initially met with enthusiasm. A survey conducted by the town in 2013 asked for opinions on several deer control options including culling and capturing. “The one option that the was the lowest number as far as any viable solution was education. Nobody wanted education. They wanted a grandiose answer.” Pateman said implementing the low-key strategy took “patience and a very thick skin, definitely, definitely a thick skin.” Princeton will again apply for a grant to fund a student deer position this summer, and council has already passed another resolution for the Union of BC Municipalities to pressure government to reinstate the town’s conservation office, he added.

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Spotlight Staff to the scene of what first appeared to A Princeton RCMP officer liter- be an accident last Wednesday afterally went the extra mile under unusual noon. circumstances last week to reunite a A 70-year-old woman riding a hospital patient with her scooter. scooter along Highway 3 had fallen to Officer Steve Kaufmann drove it the road because of a medical condihimself, up the Highway 3 East hill tion and the scooter was in the ditch. from the Deerview Motel to Princeton She was transported to the hospital General Hospital. as a precaution, and was released later “She needed that little scooter,” be reunited with her ride. CrimsontoTine Players Fundraising Dinner said RCMP sergeant Barry Kennedy, Saturday, February 13 at 6pm at Riverside “People might have thought it’s “and if we had had it towed she would the new police patrol vehicle,” said An Kennedy. Evening of Comedy Sketches have had to pay for it.” “About The Things We Love” Police and ambulance were called

A 21-year-old man from the Lower Mainland was killed last week on Highway 5A just north of Allison Lake, in a trucking accident. The accident occurred about 3 p.m., according to RCMP Sergeant Barry Kennedy. The man was driving an unloaded logging truck when he failed to negotiate a sharp curve and travelled at least 30 meters down a steep embankment

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before hitting a tree. “The driver would have died instantly,” said Kennedy. Investigators are still probing the accident, and a cause has yet to be determined. Kennedy said road conditions may have been a factor. “The road wasn’t icy [when police arrived] but it did ice up later,” he said.

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Canada’s national anthem is important. You can tell because they play it at hockey games. For the tenth time in a century parliament is being asked to change the words of O Canada to reflect gender neutrality. Should Liberal MP Mauril Belanger be successful in passing his bill we will stop mumbling “In all our sons command” and instead move our lips around “In all of us command.” What could be next? Women recognized as persons? It’s crazy there could be any objection to this. Yet the last time Belanger pitched the legislation in 2014 only five Conservatives gave it the Yea, and it was defeated. It’s also a little ironic. At the same time school boards across the country are showing so much respect for gender they are actually refusing to define it, we are fighting about whether or not our anthem should actually include – or at least not exclude – women. There’s tradition of course. To that end it’s worth noting that the lyrics now being proposed are closest to the version of the song widely used in the early 1900s. “True patriot love thou dost in us command.” (The words were changed during the First World War to honor Canadians serving overseas, some of whom, of course, were women.) Moreover O Canada can hardly be described as a sacred part of national history. It was only officially adopted as the anthem in 1980 and at that time the lyrics were changed again. Repetitive phrases were replaced with “From far and wide, O Canada” and “God keep our land, glorious and free.” (Misogyny is acceptable, but sloppy writing has GOT to go.) The anthem debate may take a new twist in coming weeks as its sponsoring MP is now being petitioned by humanist and atheist groups to remove the song’s God reference. The organizations argue that the number of nonreligious Canadians is rising and they should see their views reflected in our national symbols. Remove God from the national anthem? Surely She would not approve of going that far. -AD

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Urban drug ghettos aren’t working Communities around B.C. are struggling to cope with the continued influx of what politicians call “homelessness,” a term that suggests the problem can be solved merely by providing more homes. Taxpaying citizens see the daily reality behind the soothing euphemisms – mainly transients squatting in parks and “tent cities” blighted by drug abuse and crime, and “homeless” shelters that fill up as soon as they open. They worry that the continued costly supply of supports only invites more arrivals, particularly in the gentle climate of southwestern B.C. Their worries are well founded. In Abbotsford, a 40-bed “temporary weather shelter” made from industrial camp trailers opened in December with a $450,000 operating grant from B.C. Housing. It was full in 10 days. Abbotsford Police Chief Bob Rich told city council in January that his bike officers don’t recognize most of the shelter occupants from their constant patrols of local tent camps, the largest of which has been on a city-owned roadside site since 2013.

tunity. One said In Maple Vancouver Police Ridge, a “low gave her a bus barrier harm ticket to Victoria. reduction” shelter The latest plan was opened last by a local agency fall in response that runs Victoria to a growing tent shelters is to concamp and accompanying drug vert an old, empty TOM FLETCHER dealing, prostiseniors’ care tution and petty home into a 101crime. bed permanent One resident housing facility. noted bitterly that a mayor’s This would also be “low bartask force had identified 42 rier,” a euphemism for allowing unsheltered homeless people, drug and alcohol consumption then found places for 77 from in the rooms. The city has come up with the camp, 40 from a closing “temporary” shelter and 40 in a around $1 million for this projnew shelter. “How exactly does ect, in a residential area next one house 157 out of 42?” she to a school, but it still needs millions more to renovate and asked. Victoria’s camping popula- run it. This would presumably tion has gathered in an Occupy- come from B.C. taxpayers via style squat on provincial land our social housing czar, deputy next to the courthouse, after premier Rich Coleman. years of uncontrolled camping Coleman pioneered this in Beacon Hill and other city “housing first” experiment in parks. 2007, buying up 13 centuryThe city opened a shelter in old “single-room occupancy” a vacant Boys and Girls Club hotels in Vancouver’s notorigym, complete with new indoor ous Downtown Eastside. These tents. By the time that was crumbling bedbug habitats full, the courthouse camp was were bought and renovated for bigger than ever, with some a staggering $143 million, plus occupants describing how they a 15-year maintenance comcame to town for the oppor- mitment and a cop assigned to

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each one in an effort to contain the chaos inside. Coleman brags endlessly about the great job he has done, but how is that actually working? A new study by Simon Fraser University researchers provides a more objective assessment. Tracking 433 mentally ill homeless adults over 10 years, the study found the concentration of low-rent accommodation, food handouts, street outreach and medical supports resulted in “significant personal decline rather than recovery, as evidenced by their involvement in the criminal justice system, large increases in acute care and prolonged homelessness.” The rate of people arriving in this service-intensive hellhole has tripled in the last 10 years, a finding similar to studies of concentrated services in New York, Sao Paulo and Osaka. It’s a cautionary tale for other urban communities where this failed containment model is proposed. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Family and village mourn loss of faithful friend Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca

Linda and I were still at the table in our sun room after breakfast last week when a firm knock on the front door surprised us. It was Barry, our next door neighbour. Visits from him are a rarity, so we knew intuitively something of importance had prompted him to come. The January air carried a distinct chill and he was wearing a parka with the hood up. I invited him in but he declined. “I just came to tell you I’ve arranged for Silk to be put down today,” he said. His voice became raspy and he put a hand to his throat as though to help him speak. I could see this was an extremely difficult message for him to deliver. I again invited him in, but once more he declined. “I thought you might want to come and see her,” he said, “before I take her to the vet.” He paused and momentarily turned away to look toward his yard, possibly hoping to catch a glimpse of the dog. Then, still in the clutches of an emotional moment, he suggested “maybe you could take a picture of her for the blog. After all, she was sort of a community dog.” “ I’ll get a jacket on and come over immediately” I said. A few minutes later Linda and I approached the gate to Barry and Sharon’s high wood fence and were accosted by their two black Bernese Mountain dogs, barking and wagging their tails vigorously. Silk, a partial Golden Retriever hobbled toward us, obviously uncomfortable but wanting to be part of this social event. Although age and failing health had robbed her of her former robust vitality, and weakened hind quarters caused her movements to be laboured, her face retained an elegant beauty. She had not lost her desire to be in the company of

friends. For years, we had frequently observed Silk purposely wandering around town, alert for a rabbit to harass or a human to give her a few strokes. She had arrived in Hedley with the Nimchuk family. They had acquired her fourteen years ago as a 5 month old pup when they still lived on a 10 acre property, where she had freedom to explore. Not having a fence and not wanting to curtail her love of roaming and meeting people, they had allowed her to patrol the town. She had offered friendship to everyone she met, and many of us had gladly given her the strokes she craved. Silk enjoyed people and people enjoyed her. Now, while he was attempting to keep the two younger dogs away, Barry told us how Silk had attached herself to him and Sharon, and their dogs. “Eight years ago she got a paw caught in the wire fence I had at that time”, he said. “I freed her and she began hanging around and spending time with us and our dogs”. The Nimchuks recognized that she was at ease and happy with them. Silk gradually became part of the family, and we frequently saw Barry and the three dogs departing for a trek early in the morning. It was evident that Silk felt accepted. Silk occasionally visited the Nimchuks. Ayrelea, one of their daughters, at times took her for a walk. On such occasions she usually groomed and hand fed her. I snapped a few photos of Silk. She stood quietly, as though understanding these pictures would provide her family and many friends with a means to remember her. Then she lay down, obviously having exhausted her meagre reserves of energy and strength. Calm and unmoving, she watched the two younger dogs capering about the yard. Possibly age

Silk made regular patrols of Hedley streets from many years.

had given her the understanding this time would come and she was facing it with dignity and a sense of deep inner equanimity. Doug and Michelle Nimchuk and their four children arrived to bid Silk a sad farewell. They wanted to take her for one last walk around the block. She was eager and

her spirit was willing, but her hind quarters would not support her. When the time of her departure drew near, Barry lovingly and gently placed Silk in his van for her final ride. She was truly a lady of distinction. The town has lost a faithful friend.

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Father petitions for more discussion on gender identity To the editor I would suggest that one reason why there hasn’t been any “negative reaction” to the issue of gender identity is because the debate is being framed in terms of discrimination and human rights. Who would want to publically question this, if by questioning it one runs the risk of being labeled discriminatory or closed minded? Can the words “bigot” and “phobic” be far behind? Framing the debate under these terms has virtually silenced any discussion about social issues in our country. What is taking place here is an extremist definition of egalitarianism that says that any evidence of difference is a form of prejudice.

Princeton may benefit from new rural funding Jackie Tegart MLA, Fraser-Nicola

B.C.’s rural communities have challenges that are far different, and you might say far greater, than the province’s large urban areas. More often than not, our small towns are driven by one or maybe two main industries – usually resource based. This puts those communities at the mercy of national and international influences, rising and falling with the demand for those resources. Fortunately, our government recognizes these challenges and the importance of our smaller towns and cities. In September, Premier Christy Clark announced the Rural Dividend, which will provide up to $75 million over the next three years to help transition the economies of rural communities with a population of 25,000 and under. The Rural Dividend will help small towns strengthen and diversify their local economies and will support them in building and implementing their own solutions, based on their community’s values and needs. Now is a good time for groups, organizations and residents of Princeton to think about which projects they would like to propose. Think about innovative ideas that have the potential for the greatest impact on Princeton.

And it’s being implemented through the mechanism of human rights legislation. If anyone has any doubts about where this is going just read up on where England, Denmark and Argentina are on this matter. Gender fluidity will soon be defined as just another lifestyle choice. BC will more or less follow Alberta by creating gender neutral sports teams, bathrooms and uniforms. Mandatory curriculums, expanded hate crime definitions and sensitivity training will follow close behind. People who have gender dysphoria (still labeled a disorder) should not be bullied, made fun of or discriminated against. sale including 2000+ weekly But items is the best answer we can come up and unbelievable prices with gender neutral sports teams, bathrooms

Communities will need to clearly state what the funds will be used for and demonstrate the need to be filled. The eligibility criteria and other program details are expected to be finalized in March, and the application process will be fully operational starting in 201617. Watch for an announcement once the criteria is developed. The concept of the Rural Dividend was recommended by the province’s Rural Advisory Council, which is chaired by my colleague Donna Barnett, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin. The Rural Advisory Council was formed in March 2015 and is comprised of 14 other members from rural B.C., including Debra Arnott of Cache Creek. Debra is the general manager of Community Futures Sun Country and for the past decade has co-owned and operated a logging company with her husband. She has experience working with local government and has a passion for enhancing economic development in rural communities. I am excited about the possibilities the Rural Dividend can bring for Princeton, and I encourage local groups to work together to receive Princeton’s fair share and ensure a brighter future.

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To the editor Survivor challenges editorial on suicide prevention To the editor I read the editorial January 21st titled: “Suicide watch”. I want to respond because I’ve been there. I tried to kill myself once. Fortunately, I had second thoughts and called 911. I was at the end of my rope emotionally and mentally. I didn’t use a gun, I used a fistful of prescription drugs. Call me crazy, I don’t mind. I’ve learned that what you think of me doesn’t matter to me. Long story - both leading up to and following the fateful day - but I will succeed in writing this if you come to understand that guns don’t kill people. Suicide prevention isn’t about taking away the tools that people use to kill themselves. Suicide can be accomplished with a rope, with the exhaust from a motor vehicle parked in a closed garage, by jumping off a cliff or bridge, by slitting one’s wrists. Paul Simon’s song says there’s “50 ways to leave your lover.” There’s dozens of ways to intentionally leave this world.

Suicide prevention is deeper than most folks want to admit. Even the topic of mental illness makes people uncomfortable, because if we have never had mental or emotional illness or we have never been in so much physical pain we would rather be dead, we tend to brush the other person off as either stupid, lazy, weak or a drama queen. If we ourselves have mental illness, we may decide to suffer in silence, unable to move beyond the mental condition or afraid to ask for help because, well, we don’t want to be branded as stupid, lazy, weak or a drama queen. Mankind can’t put a band aid on suicide and make it go away. We can’t remove guns or ropes or prescription drugs and make the problem go away. Suicide prevention is about living within our emotional, mental, and physical capabilities, and finding a semblance of meaningful life within those capabilities. The analogy that comes to mind is buying an expensive toy for a young child at Christmas. We might go to great lengths to

find and purchase the latest, greatest gizmo for a young child, and they in turn might find greater amusement playing with the wrapping paper or the ribbon or the box that the gift came in. The child may find greater satisfaction in using their imagination, creativity, or inventiveness instead of playing with a materialistic invention (the toy). That in itself is a good

thing. Life isn’t easy. Half of the struggle is how we package the gift of life that makes the difference. Life involves taking risks and facing disappointment. It isn’t about having or not having nice clothes. It isn’t about having or not having the best school. It isn’t about being good looking or not being good looking.

Life is about finding meaning - and helping our fellow upright bipeds find meaning. We can all make a difference in someone’s life: A smile in a grocery store. Patiently listening to a friend or relative who is struggling. Taking an elderly neighbour to the doctor during a snowstorm. Stopping on the highway to toss a garbage can into the

ditch instead of letting it roll around in the wind where the next someone might swerve to avoid said garbage can and end up in the ditch. Giving to the local grad fundraiser or giving our time to the seniors centre. Helping our teenager with their homework. Walking the dog when we would rather sleep in. We can’t do it all, but we can do whatever is

within our means. Life is about finding meaning, helping others to find meaning, and taking responsibility for ourselves instead of waiting for a miracle. Life is about meaning, and hope and love. Those tools don’t come with instructions but they negate guns every time. Arlene Arlow Keremeos, BC

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Tales of The Young and The Rested A woman can give up a lot over four riage.) children and thirty years of marriage. While gentlemen might prefer blondes, my own true love is The list includes but is far from limited extremely partial to red hair. to a healthy body weight, sanity, RRSPs An afternoon spent in the salon and any enthusiasm whatsoever about didn’t quite produce the desired Valentine’s Day. effect – think Lucille Ball as That’s not to say there’s no love. There opposed to Ginger from Gilligan’s might even occasionally be romance. Island – but the effort was rewarded (The definition of romance is a bit fluid ANDREA DEMEER with extreme appreciation. though. After three decades it looks less Extreme appreciation. like hearts and flowers and more like a old dog It was practically unflattering. new toothbrush.) new tricks While enjoying to some degree The year Valentine’s Day was officially declared a non-holiday in the DeMeer the way redheads got treated in home is still well-remembered. our home, by February 21st it was Mr. DeMeer went out and did what he felt was apparent there was no way to compete with the new the right thing, ordering a large bouquet of long woman in our lives. stemmed red roses. She had to be killed. Opening the box a small sigh escaped my lips. Harking back to the VISA bill I probably don’t “You put these on the VISA, didn’t you?” deserve roses, but Mr. DeMeer doesn’t deserve a Take it from a woman who knows. If chivalrous redhead either. gifts and gestures are important to you, just pay the Whatever you plan for Valentine’s Day, enjoy it damn bill and keep your mouth shut. with someone you love. It wasn’t always so grim. Can’t wait to see what color the new toothbrush BC (before children) there were some pretty is. romantic February 14ths in our lives. One year – young and broke – we dined on Electoral Area “H” - Princeton Rural frozen meat pies in the living room (we did cook them first) drank a cheap bottle of wine and watched Groundhog Day on television. Somehow when it’s written down it doesn’t sound all that special, but it really was. Another year we spent three hours driving around southwestern Ontario cities looking for a movie The budget is not just an theatre that didn’t have a line snaking out the door assortment of numbers, and around the corner. Never found one. It didn’t say but an illustration of RDOS citizens’ much for planning or originality but it was actually kind of fun. ideals, goals and objectives for the Region. My favorite Valentine’s Day was the year we Citizens are invited to engage in the played hooky from work, rented the local arena for RDOS 2016 Budget process. Join Electoral Area “H” Director, Bob Coyne two hours and taught each other how to skate. A and RDOS finance staff in lot of time was spent just clinging to one another’s Princeton on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 7:00 pm coats and picking each other up. Not a bad couple’s at the Riverside Centre - 148 Old Hedley Rd., Princeton, BC to discuss the 2016 financial plan. exercise. For general inquiries contact Mr. DeMeer would not have to think hard to finance@rdos.bc.ca | 250-492-0237 recall his own favorite Valentine’s Day surprise. This goes all the way back to BM (before mar-

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Health leaders to meet this month To the editor On February 16, the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee and Support Our Health Care (SOHC) will be holding a Community Consultation on Healthcare. The purpose for this workshop is to identify successes and challenges in our community’s healthcare system and to provide direction for the Health Care Steering Committee in their efforts to provide an improved model of health care for the people in Princeton and surrounding communities. Three years ago, SOHC conducted the first Community Healthcare Consultation supported by Dr.

Barbara Pesut and her team of researchers from UBC Okanagan in Kelowna. The information gathered from that workshop led to the formation of the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee and the development of an Action Plan aimed at making Princeton a centre for innovative change in rural health care delivery. Now into its third year of operation, the Steering Committee feels that it’s time to hold a follow-up consultation to acknowledge our successes and identify the challenges that remain to be addressed. SOHC is coordinating the Consultation and has sent over 60

invitations to community representatives and leaders asking them to participate in this important event. As a resident of Princeton and Area, if you would like your voice to be heard, please contact any community leader to have them bring your comments or concerns forward. For a list of invited stakeholders, please contact Ed Staples by email at edwardstaples8@gmail. com or by telephone at 250-295-0822. A summary report will be prepared from the data collected in this consultation and will be shared with the community. Ed Staples

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The Okanagan Shuswap District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire for the fiscal year of 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016. This district geographically covers the area from the United States border, east to Osoyoos, west of Princeton and north of Salmon Arm. All individuals or companies registered in 2015 will have received invitations by mail to re‑register hired equipment for 2016. If you have new equipment to be added to your profile, you can register online at www.bcbid.ca or contact the District Office in Kelowna to obtain the appropriate forms. Any individuals who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have equipment listed are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafe BC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

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Locums will continue to serve Princeton in 2016 Ed Staples

On Tuesday, January 19, the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee (PHCSC) held its monthly meeting at Princeton General Hospital. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Town of Princeton, Area H (RDOS), health care practitioners, Interior Health, BC Ambulance Services, and Support Our Health Care (SOHC). The meeting was chaired by Interior Health administrator, Susan Brown. Edward Staples gave a report on Retention and Recruitment indicating that efforts continue to secure a full compliment of health care professionals for our community. He gave information on the work being done by SOHC to bring the Healthcare Traveling Roadshow to our community. This program, offered by the University of Northern

BC, provides local high school students with information on careers available in the healthcare field. Its goal is to encourage students from rural remote communities to consider careers in healthcare professions with the understanding that they are more likely to return to their roots when establishing their practice. At present, Princeton Secondary School, Keremeos Elementary Secondary School, and Merritt Secondary School have agreed to host this program during the first week in May. The Love a Locum program will continue throughout 2016, providing donated goods and services as a way to welcome new locums to our community. Lori Thomas with the Princeton Tourist Information office and Judy Short, community representative on the

Steering Committee, will be working with SOHC to develop a strategic plan for the coming year. The community is encouraged to participate in this very successful program. Susan Brown reported on a change in the process for identifying patients in need of home health support. The in-take process will now be handled through the Penticton office which will do the initial assessment and then send it to our community’s Home Health nurse. This improvement in service will ensure a faster response for clients and allow the Home Health nurses to devote more of their time to providing service to patients. Susan Brown provided information on the sale of the building known locally as Arbor House and home to the Anchorage Clubhouse. Interior Health was notified by the new owner that the community support

groups that use the building would need to vacate by the end of January. Brown indicated that IH is committed to continue the services presently provided and is working with community partners to find alternate locations for service delivery. Karen Reader, Unit Chief for BC Ambulance Services in Princeton, reported that she attended the Interagency meeting held monthly at Community Family Services. “It was a fabulous meeting. They were very interested in the Paramedicine project and plans are underway to for me to ‘shadow’ some of the services being provided in our community,” she said. The next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for February 16, 2016.

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Plumbing FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, reliable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1800-573-2928.

Pets & Livestock

Feed & Hay Coarse hay, square bales, 60-75lbs, 250 local dry land bales left, Contact James (250)295-6521 or Trevor, 250295-7678

Merchandise for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery A-Steel Shipping Storage Containers. Used 20’40’45’53’ insulated containers. All sizes in stock. Prices starting under $2,000. Modifications possible doors, windows, walls etc., as office or living workshop etc., Ph Toll free 24 hours 1-866528-7108 or 1-778-298-3192 8am-5pm. Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Homes for Rent

3bdrm home in Princeton on 3rd Bench fenced yard, f/s,w/d, no stairs, baseboard heat with wood stove. Parking for 2-vehicles, attached 25’x35’ shop, $950/mo +util. Call 250-295-7827. Evenings

Like new view home on acreage. Quiet main floor suite. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub and gas fireplace. All appliances, laundry and utilities included. $950/month 250-295-3966

3+ bedroom house next to golf course, wood stove, large yard, $700 a month, 509-4779504 or 250-295-3536

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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.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

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Misc. Wanted Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins, Loose, Sets, etc Chad: 1-250-499-0251 Local

Real Estate Business for Sale M&M Meat Shops Franchise for sale in Cranbrook, BC. Owners retiring. Busy main street location. Call Kathy Hosseini @ 1-519-895-2580 ext. 448 kathy@mmms.ca

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent Apartments for rent in Princeton, available now. Level access in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $500.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for details or leave a message with the best time to call back.

Homes for Rent 2bdrm cabin in Princeton, furnished, $650/mo.+ dd., util. incl., dish network & internet incl., clean, quiet, ideal for shift work or shared accommodation, np, ns, no noise,469-6157178

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www.pitch-in.ca Suites, Upper 3 Bedroom Upper Suite for rent, 3.5 year old home. Porcelain and laminate flooring. All appliances. Smoking ok outside. Cats are ok. Located on Allison Flats. View of river. $950/mo+ util., Avail. Jan. 15, Call 250-295-1775

Help Wanted

YARD WATCHMAN Emil Anderson Maintenance requires a YARD WATCHMAN in Allison Pass in exchange for accommodation. To obtain more details all applicants must submit a criminal record check with their contact information. Closing for this posting is Feb 12, 2016

Send to: jmeloshinsky@eac.bc.ca or fax to 604.794.3863 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58

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LICENSED FAMILY DAYCARE Little League Day Care for children ages 1 to 12. Call to set up an interview. 23 Years experience 250-295-3493 Yvonne

For Lease; Commercial space for lease. 1500 square feet. 20ft ceilings, overhead door, small office. $800.00/month. Day time call 604-877-1599 & Night time call 604-298-1948.

We are Looking for 2-3 bdrm, 2bath rancher on 5 acres or more in Princeton, call 604488-4222 or 604-467-6328

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Cute and cozy 2-bdrm, DT Princeton, recently updated, f/s, w/d, n/s, pets neg. Avail. immed., $700+ util. 250-2954106

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REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs and berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce and Pine from $.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

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SEE POLAR Bears, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer. Save 15% with our winter sale for a limited time. Call toll-free: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)

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Adopt a Shelter Cat! The BC SPCA cares for thousands of orphaned and abandoned cats each year. If you can give a homeless cat a second chance at happiness, please visit your local shelter today. www.spca.bc.ca

Applications are invited for the position of Relief Bus Driver with School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) in Princeton, B.C. Successful applicants will be required to have a Class 2 with air or higher license and provide a Driver’s Abstract. The district has a high percentage of First Nations and other multicultural students and so being sensitive to cultural diversities would be an asset. Application forms are available at the School Board office, 1550 Chapman Street, or on-line at: www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Employment/Support Staff, listed under Job Code #223249 and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until February 19, 2016, and should be forward to: Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman Street Merritt, B.C. V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263 Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

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