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Missing dog sparked pitchfork battle Tara Bowie Spotlight Staff
A missing dog was the catalyst for a brawl involving sticks, a pitchfork and a baseball bat in the small community of Coalmont in June 2014, several Crown witnesses testified in Princeton court last week. Marianna Gatzke, the owner of a home on Columbia Street in Coalmont, and her 67-year-old father Karl Gatzke, are each on trial for assault charges stemming from the bloody street fight. Marianna Gatzke has pleaded not guilty to assault while her father has pleaded not guilty to three counts of assault causing bodily harm. Court heard Thursday, during the first day of the trial, that fellow Coalmont resident Adonis Barron had been irate over his missing dog and believed the Gatzkes had taken it. The early morning calm of June 27, 2014 was shattered at the Sterne residence when Barron pounded a dent into the front door. Diane and Robert Sterne, owners of the Mosey On Inn hotel in Coalmont, often allowed Marianna Gatzke to use their internet or telephone. The Sternes testified that Barron came to their home screaming about his dog and that he’d heard Marianna sold the animal on the internet. “He was on a tirade yelling and screaming at us,” Robert Sterne said. “I told him, ‘if you don’t get off (our property), I’ll throw you off.’” The Sternes stated they called 911 about the incident but were told someone from the RCMP would call them back at a later time. Court heard from several Crown witnesses that after returning to his trailer on Columbia Street, Barron had coffee with his neighbor Penny Anguillon on her porch. The Aguillon home is located across the street from Marianna Gatzke’s property. Penny Aguillon testified that over the 10 years they’d lived across the street from each other she and Marianna Gatzke had many problems and she’d previously called police to report being harassed by the woman.
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Karl Gatzke testified last week in Princeton court that he did not know how his neighbors came to be injured during a street fight in Coalmont.
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Penny Aguillon described Barron’s behaviour as “preachy” on the morning of June 27, 2014. “He was in preacher mode,” she explained. “He was saying things like, ‘God will judge you. Give me back my dog or God will come after you one way or another.’” Several times that morning Barron was seen walking up and down the street in front of Marianna Gatzke’s home, shouting about his dog. The dog had been missing for several days at that point. The Spotlight was told outside the court office that several days after the fight the dog showed up back at home and died four days later. “How did you know he was missing a little dog,” Crown attorney John Swanson asked. “I saw her pick it up,” Penny Aguillon testified. Penny Aguillon also testified she heard the father and daughter talking about Barron’s dog in their yard during the time it was missing. Several witnesses testified seeing Barron let the air out of Gatzke’s car tires that morning, while the vehicle was parked along the street. Later that morning, while Barron was on the roadway, the Gatzkes emerged from their property carrying sticks which several witnesses described as “rough cut two-byfours.” After seeing the sticks Barron picked up a broken ice pick or axe handle and the fight was on. Eye witness testimony from residents of the Aguillon home – including Penny, the grandmother, Sandra, mother, Candice, daughter and Reg Duke, Candice’s boyfriend – differed regarding how many blows were struck but all stated Barron was hit first. “Marianna started it. She was poking and jabbing at him,” Reginald Duke said. Duke said as Marianna Gatzke was attacking Barron from the front, Karl Gatzke was attempting to attack him from behind. When continued page two
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“I told him, if he got up I’d kill him.” continued from page one Duke realized Karl Gatzke was planning to strike Barron with the stick, using a baseball-swing to the back of the head, he decided to go down to the street and help his friend. The heavyset man testified he yelled at Karl Gatzke to get his attention. It worked and as Karl Gatzke made his way over, Reginald Duke stated he called to the porch to have his girlfriend Candice bring him a baseball bat. “He was coming towards me. He had the stick raised over his head ready to strike. I held the bat out to block it from hitting my head and it vibrated and fell out of my hands,” Duke said. Duke said he then tried to steady himself in a stance so he could defend himself from Karl Gatzke, but he tripped over his slippers and pant legs and fell to the ground. He testified Karl Gatzke then struck him four times on the forearms as he struggled to get up. Candice Aguillon then rushed to her boyfriend’s defence and Karl Gatzke took aim at her and struck her with the stick. After witnessing her daughter being attacked Sandra Aguillon testified she rushed to the roadside using her cane. She testified she was hit several times by Karl Gatzke before she struck him hard with her cane. Karl Gatzke then fell to the ground. “As soon as Karl hit my daughter I saw red. I went down there. He wasn’t going to beat my daughter again,” Sandra Aguillon said. “I told him, if he got up I’d kill him.” Karl Gatzke then crawled to the other side of the street, the witnesses testified. A white truck came speeding down the roadway and stopped in the street. The man inside the truck yelled for everyone to stop fighting. RCMP Constable James Heron said he arrived in Coalmont shortly after 11 a.m. and was flagged down by people on the street and directed to go to the Mosey On Inn. While there Heron noted several wounds on Karl Gatzke’s hands and head. He then drove on to Columbia Street where a 911 call was made regarding the fight. “Adonis Barron had a pitchfork and was walking around the roadway,” Const. Heron said about the scene at his arrival. Heron described Barron as visibly agitated and upset. After several requests from Const. Heron, Barron put down the pitchfork. “I kept engaging with him. He was visibly so upset that I was afraid he was going to grab the pitchfork,”
Heron said. “He kept talking about wanting to go inside and feed the dogs. If he was going to be arrested then he needed to go in and feed the dogs.” Heron noted Barron had multiple injuries including a laceration above his left eye, and possibly a broken finger and hand. Going into Marianna Gatzke’s yard, Const. Heron found her sitting in a chair “bleeding profusely from the head.” An ambulance arrived on scene shortly after. Heron read out the injuries he recorded in his notebook. Duke sustained injuries to his left arm, small cuts, swelling, and red marks. Candice Aguillon had swelling on her arm while Sandra Aguillon had swelling on her left shoulder. While under examination from his lawyer Karl Gatzke’s version of the events was very different from previous testimony. Karl Gatzke testified that he and his daughter were afraid for their lives after Barron had been heard yelling outside their home that morning. The pair left the home armed with sticks to protect themselves if Barron attempted to hurt them. Karl Gatzke said the plan was to get in the vehicle and drive somewhere to make a call to police. “They all darted out when we came out. Reg, Sandra, Candice, Penny they all ran down and grabbed their sticks,” he said. Karl Gatzke testified Barron came at him and his daughter swinging his stick side-to-side. Gatzke said he and his daughter were injured as they tried to block Barron from striking them. As Barron began retreating from the fight, Karl Gatzke said he and Marianna Gatzke moved with him across the street. “Why didn’t you just back away? You knew that if you backed away you wouldn’t be hit,” said Crown counsel John Swanson. “We’re walking along with him. As he’s retreating he’s still swinging back and forth and we could be hit,” Karl Gatzke said. During Karl Gatzke’s testimony he stated he never struck Sandra Aguillon, Candice Aguillon or Reginald Duke and was not sure how their injuries were caused. Crown counsel was not able to finish his cross-examination of Karl Gatzke before the close of court on Friday. The trial resumes March 10 in Princeton and several other witnesses are expected to testify. The court issued a material witness warrant for Warren Spence, the man believed to have driven the white truck into the street at the end of the feud.
While the sign welcoming visitors to Coalmont proclaims it a “peaceful” village, it was anything but that in June 2014.
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Ever wonder what $2,000 worth of groceries looks like? That is the amount collected from shoppers at Save On Foods over the Christmas holidays and donated to the Princeton Food Bank. According to food bank managers the cartons of canned vegetables, tuna, macaroni and cheese, beans and pasta should feed Princeton residents for several months. Pictured are food bank volunteers Mark Howarth, Laurie Olsen and Gordon Stark, and Save On Foods assistant manager Pius Evano.
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Green laser hits plane over Coalmont Spotlight Staff
Pilots of a commercial airliner claim they were interfered with last Tuesday night while flying 24,000 feet above Coalmont. When the plane landed in Vancouver police were called to investigate. Pilots said they saw a green laser directed at them in the sky. “It’s highly illegal,” said RCMP Sergeant Barry Kennedy. “It can blind a pilot if they get a laser in the face and at nighttime they fly by lights. If another light appears it can affect navigation.” While police have been unable so far to determine where exactly the laser was coming from, it is certain it originated in Coalmont as the airplane pilots recorded the GPS coordinates. Kennedy said a laser with a range of 24,000 feet would be a powerful tool and he hopes someone can help direct police to the culprit. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Princeton RCMP at 250-295-6911.
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Princeton man chooses trial on weapons charges
Police puzzled over pepper spray fight A pepper spray fight that broke out between two women walking their dogs has RCMP scratching their heads. On February 12 a woman called police to report her dog was pepper sprayed by another woman on Corina Avenue, at about 3 p.m. She later admitted to an officer that she initiated the conflict by first pepper spraying the woman who then assaulted her dog. Kennedy did not know for certain why both women had pepper spray but speculated they might carry it as bear or cougar repellant. Kennedy said the original complainant “is not being very forthcoming” and anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call RCMP at 250-295-6911.
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Princeton RCMP responded to a call of shots fired in a residential area on October 20 2014, in relation to the charges now faced by Donavin Costa. An apartment on Burton Avenue was searched and a vehicle was seized. Dale Boyd Western News Staff
A man facing multiple gun-related charges stemming from events in Princeton is going to trial after pleading not guilty Wednesday and moving his trial to Penticton. Donavin Francios Costa is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a firearm contrary to regulation, unauthorized possession of a
firearm, possessing a weapon for a dangerous purpose and pointing a firearm in relation to events that occurred on Oct. 20 in Princeton. The trial is expected to last three days and take place before a provincial court judge with two civilian witnesses, one expert witness testifying from Vancouver via video and multiple police witnesses.
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RCMP look for Toyota’s owner Princeton RCMP are in possession of a 1999 Toyota 4-Runner that was found overturned on Highway 3 last Friday, three kilometers west of Eastgate. But they can’t locate the owner of the vehicle, a Vancouver man, and they have not been able to identify the driver. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call RCMP at 250-295-6911.
Princeton police got a chance to put their training to work last week when they set up a roadblock on Highway 3 near Manning Park, at the request of Hope RCMP. On February 11 Hope police were in pursuit of a stolen pick up truck. The driver attempted to ram police cruisers, and then sped away. According to Princeton Sergeant Barry Kennedy the road block generated a lot of questions from drivers. Before getting to Manning Park, the truck thief turned back to Hope, and the vehicle was later recovered.
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Man mistakenly tells 911 he was stabbed A 19-year-old Princeton man who mistakenly told a 911 operator that he’d been stabbed later speculated to police that he was the victim of misidentification. RCMP were called to a home in the 400 block of Corina Avenue on Sunday morning at 2:50 am. A resident there said he was awakened by someone knocking on his door. When he opened the door an unknown male pulled him outside and stabbed him. “BC Ambulance was called and they determined the complainant had not been stabbed, but there were injuries to his hand and leg…He thought he was stabbed but he was just assaulted,” said Sergeant Barry Kennedy. The suspect fled north on Corina Avenue. He is described as Caucasian, 6’1” tall and 170 lbs. Kennedy said the victim believes the assailant knocked on the wrong house.
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Princeton’s Mac MacDonald knows just what she is getting for Valentine’s Day every
year. It’s always the same old thing. For three decades her husband Frank has given her the same Valentine’s Day card – literally, the same card. The card is filled with dates, funny comments, hugs, kisses and tender declarations of devotion. Frank writes a new message every year
and the card reads like a mini journal highlighting memorable events in the couple’s life. It covers everthing from hair color to the weather of the day. Mac told The Spotlight she always looks forward to her traditional Valentine’s Day “surprise.” “It’s kind of special,” she smiled.
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Housing czar defends drug ghettos Housing Minister Rich Coleman was flabbergasted at the angry response to his solution to the Victoria courthouse “tent city,” the latest tarpcovered camp to spring up in southern B.C. Coleman announced two temporary shelters with three meals a day and medical supports. One is a former nursing home close to the courthouse squat, conveniently located near panhandling and drug dealing spots as well as taxpayer-funded services. The other offers indoor or outdoor tent space at a former youth custody centre, with a dedicated downtown shuttle bus so these “victims” of “homelessness” don’t have to endure B.C.’s most generous transit bus system. We weren’t consulted, said the indignant spokespeople for those bringing new-looking tents to take advantage of food and other handouts, offered in B.C.’s warmest climate by the province’s most naïve local government. But this was just a show for the media by our resident professional protesters, some of whom aren’t really “homeless.” After the reaction, which Coleman described as “bizarre,”
In Maple the combined 88 Ridge, a tent housing opportunities are being camp sprang up snapped up. next to the local Those on welfare Salvation Army will have to fork shelter, with over their $375 people cycling monthly housing through the shelter’s 15-day limit, allowance, as the TOM FLETCHER camping and province continues to convert being fed until more housing and they could go offer more rent back in. subsidies. Mayor Nicole Read, who It’s no wonder that south- has worked in Vancouver’s ern B.C. is the destination Downtown Eastside, said of choice. Coleman said it’s Maple Ridge took on its own always been a seasonal thing, outreach, shelter and housing but this winter has been the effort because the province’s $1 highest in a decade, largely million-a-year Salvation Army due to an exodus of economic operation isn’t working. migrants from the downturn Coleman is not amused. He in Alberta, naturally heading said he’s had no complaints for B.C.’s most desirable real about Abbotsford’s Salvation estate. Army shelter, and Read is I asked him about two the only one griping. And no other homeless hotspots. In mayor is going to tell him how Abbotsford, campers have to spend provincial dollars. ignored a city deadline to take Maple Ridge now has two sheldown structures in a three- ters with accompanying street year-old camp, after temporary drugs, prostitution and crime. I asked Coleman about the shelter and costly provincial supports were brought on. A 10-year-study led by Simon courtroom and street confron- Fraser University researcher tation looms with self-styled Julian Somers on the hous“drug war survivors” and their ing, outreach and services in Vancouver’s Downtown Vancouver legal help.
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Eastside. This is the heart of B.C.’s “housing first” strategy, where the province has bought and renovated 30 “single room occupancy” buildings, built another dozen and poured in every possible support, including the buyout of high-living executives at the Portland Hotel Society. The study found that the hardest cases are worse off than ever, based on court, hospital and other service records, while the influx to the notorious Vancouver drug ghetto have tripled in 10 years. “I haven’t had a chance to go over that report yet, but I disagree with the assumption I’ve heard already, because I walk the Downtown Eastside,” Coleman said. “I don’t know if they do every few weeks to a month, but I’ve been doing it for about nine or 10 years and I can tell you it’s a whole lot better down there.” The question is whether problems are being solved, or just better hidden from view. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc
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Former prison guard recalls violence and brutality Observing Frank Schroeder and his chocolate brown Standard Poodle on the streets of Hedley, it would be impossible to guess where he has been or what he has seen. His stature has been reduced four inches due to a curvature of the spine caused by osteoporosis. He and Teddy present such a peaceful picture it’s unlikely anyone would think he had once been a gun carrying guard at the B.C. Penitentiary. “Although the prison system was already changing during my five years at the Penn, many of the old line guards were still present,” he said. “They revelled in telling us how things were done in the past, especially the floggings.” He recalls vividly the incident in which Mary Steinhauser, a prison counsellor was taken hostage by inmates. “Those guys were brutal”, he said. “I knew Mary, she sometimes sat at the dinner table with me. When the guards rushed in to end the standoff, they shot her.” She was liked and respected by the inmates and it was widely believed by them the guards deliberately targeted her. Frank doesn’t agree with this view. After five years at the Penn, he was transferred to Matsqui Institution. For three years he did night duty in one of the towers overlooking the prison fences. He was expected to shoot in event of a break out or riot. An experienced hunter, he was familiar with a variety of firearms, but he never shot at a prisoner. For the last two years of prison work he was a Living Unit Officer and this offered an opportunity to make a positive difference in some inmates. “I took one of the men skiing,” he said. “He was doing time for murder and had been in prison for years. I taught him to ski. I also taught him how to order a cup of coffee in a restaurant. After a year I could trust him
to ski alone.” Years later, while camping in a remote area of B.C. he met the man. He was working in forestry. “Wearing the uniform hardens you,” he said. “I didn’t care for the atmosphere so I took a real estate course on the side. On April 30th, 1977 I took the uniform off for the last time and put the prison system behind me. On May 1st I began selling real estate.” It wasn’t Frank’s dream job. He wished he’d been able to get a university education and become a meteorologist. Family responsibilities had made this impossible. He doesn’t complain, though. “I made a pile of money,” he told me, “and after four years I took time off to do some things I loved.” He travelled, hunted, fished, and built a house at Lone Butte. A workaholic, he had for some years run a renovation, gardening, landscaping business on the side. Building a house was not a problem. He also earned a brokerage licence and in time opened offices in Lone Butte and 100 Mile House. The osteoporosis struck him in 2002, but Frank hasn’t allowed it to dampen his zest for experience and adventure. During the years away from real estate, he met Richard Canning, Director of the Canadian Bird Count. Canning is an author and a prominent authority on birds. Frank considers himself lucky to have done a number of bird counts with him since their meeting. “My first encounter with birds actually happened when I was age six,” he recalls. “I taught a young swallow to fly. The parents were furious and dived at me repeatedly. It scared me.” To date he has spotted 340 different birds and says, “I’m totally hooked on birding.” He doesn’t have a favourite bird. “If it wears feathers, it can come on my yard any time, in any number.” Teddy, his faithful companion, shares his enthusiasm. Seeing Frank look through his field glasses,
It is impossible to appreciate the number of people who call their domestic pets “Rocky” until you have christened a child with that same name. Rocky is a unique moniker for a person to be sure, but it’s quite common among the four-legged set. Imagine walking to the playground with your toddler, who suddenly veers off across a stranger’s lawn towards a woman calling “Rocky, Rocky, here boy.” Your child collides mid-stride with a golden retriever. It arises in conversation with surprising frequency. There are those people who will go on and on about the animals in their households. Yes our Pekinese – his name is Rocky, you know – just got his lip pierced. Nod and smile. We have a Rocky as well. How fun. What is he? Human. This admission is invariably met with a forced smile accompanied by uncomfortable silence. Most people then stumble through a vague apology, but what they are sorry about is not
own desires in this regard. really clear. The DeMeers are charter During our boy’s most and card-carrying members of formative years the neighbor the What Were We Thinking had a cat named Rocky. This Club. You know you qualify coincidence was the genesis for inclusion in this group when of confusion on more than one friends visit you to meet a new occasion. baby and they eye Mom suspiHas anyone seen Rocky? ciously, a little nervously. Rocky got out. ANDREA DEMEER So…are you done yet? Rocky peed on the car tire It’s as if you are an old again. old dog brood sow, and they expect at For clarity’s sake considered new tricks any moment you are going to briefly referring to the Rockies hoist your feet and expel more as Rocky I and Rocky II, as if of the litter right there in living the cat was some kind of sentient sequel. room. However that solution would have played In the DeMeer family that’s not quite a too heavily into the general but misplaced facetious idea. Passionately committed to assumption that the family’s last born is home birth, we were disappointed to learn – named after the movie. just two weeks before delivery – that Rocky He IS named after a movie. But it’s not was not going to be allowed to be born in the THAT movie. comfort and privacy of our upstairs bedroom. One of the great things about producing an A variety of late appearing health issues irresponsible number of children is eventu- took a safe home birth off the table, so to ally you satisfy all the naming expectations speak. Confronted with an unexpected hosof society in general and grand parents in pital experience this old brood sow fell into particular and you are free to satisfy your a nasty pre-natal depression and took to her
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Despite an intense life spent working as a prison gaurd, and then a realtor, Frank Schroeder now enjoys quiet passtimes like bird counting and spending time with his dog.
Teddy sits beside him patiently and looks too. “Sometimes Teddy notices a bird first,” Frank said. The man and dog have a special friendship. Both are congenial, but in different ways. Frank is calm and steady. Teddy’s tail wags a lot.
Recently Teddy was seriously ill and Frank took him to a vet. When he was told his good friend might not survive the night, Frank slept in the kennel with him. Compassionate and caring, this former prison guard is a good addition to our peaceful little community.
People should take more care when naming their pets pile of straw. After enduring days of intermittent crying and despondency, Mr. DeMeer would have agreed to anything to improve the situation. He agreed to the name Rocky, something I’d lobbied unsuccessfully for through several pregnancies. One of the greatest gangster films from Hollywood’s golden age is Angels With Dirty Faces, a 1939 classic with more stars than are in the heavens. James Cagney brings the character of Rocky Sullivan to life with stark brilliance. Sullivan is a killer with a heart of gold. He sacrifices his pride as he is dragged off to the electric chair in order to save the futures of the hooligan kids from his old neighborhood. Rocky DeMeer is the namesake of Rocky Sullivan. This admission is invariably met with a forced smile accompanied by uncomfortable silence. Most people then stumble through a vague apology. They seem to be sorry Rocky isn’t named for the neighbor’s cat.
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Josh and Emily Herzog drew laughs Saturday night with their attempt to have a romantic dinner. Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
Elegant dining and lighthearted entertainment were the hallmarks of the second annual fundraising gala for Crimson Tine Theatre, held Saturday night at Riverside Centre. Theatre fans were entertained by a series of locally written and sourced sketches exposing love in its many forms. The laughs were spontaneous, genuine, and often originated right from the belt line. “All our shows are comedy based,” said artistic director Rhianfa Riel. “We find when we try drama our attendance drops.” Riel penned the night’s opening two skits, exploring the origins of Crimson Tine and answering once and for all the questions: Why is it called that? Is that a typo? Crimson Tine, which first performed in Princeton in 2006, is named for the bright red of Vermilion and the “fork” of Vermilion Fork. The punning of the name continued into The Forking of Overdramatic Bill by Robert Lipservice, adapted by Riel from the Shooting of Dan McGrew. Drawing on the varied talent sets of its core group of perform-
ers the skits employed every tool from subtle sarcasm to slapstick. There were literally as many standouts as there were players. Bobby and Victoria Gibb – who would doubtless be funny just standing on stage without lines – lent the evening their usual energy and enthusiasm and have obviously been practicing their accents. Josh and Emily Herzog tackled a host of characters with inhibitions tossed to the wind. The orgasmic chocolate cake scene was especially delicious. Nichole Loza was a very convincing five-year-old and O’Neil Loza delivered his puns shamelessly as Trigger Mortis, frontier mortician. PattyAnn Peal added a touch of class to the evening with voice and guitar and each performance was paired with fine cuisine courtesy of Heather Anderson, assisted by Tanis Oliver and Isabella Brodie. (Encore worthy efforts from the kitchen included Greek salad inspired skewers and stuffed mushrooms, as well as glutenfree chocolate molten cake.) Other key volunteers for the evening were Dayton Wales, Marylou Terryberry, Della and Kaylie Gibb, Marjorie Holland,
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OUR FATHER KEPT A GARDEN Our Father kept a garden. A garden of the heart; He planted all the good things, That gave our lives their start. He turned us to the sunshine, And encouraged us to dream; Fostering and nurturing The seeds of self-esteem. And when the winds and rain came, He protected us enough; But not too much because he knew We would stand up strong and tough. His constant good example, Always taught us right from wrong; Markers for our pathway that will last a lifetime long. We are our Fathers garden, We are his legacy. Thank you Dad we love you. Missed by his children Barbara (Jim), Noreen (Mervin), Earl (Sandi), grandchildren and great grandchildren
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Christianson Derek (Diggler)
We are saddened to announce the passing of Derek Christianson. Derek was taken from us on January 31, 2016. Diggler, as many knew him, was the best damn father, husband and friend! The big man touched so many lives wherever he went. He leaves behind his loving wife Christine, his sons Maverick (12) and Dane (9), sister Corrina (Frank) along with her kids Blake and Brooke, father Nick (Gayle), in laws Lorne and Darlene Cochet and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his mother Lana in 2004. The logging and motorsports industries will have a huge void now that he is gone. Come to the Gibralter Room this Saturday, February 6, 2016 from 1-4 pm to share in some laughs, stories and memories of Derek with us. The family would like to thank everyone for the huge outpouring of support that has been shown since we received this devastating news. Compassionate Care Funerals entrusted with all arrangements. 250-392-3336
Stan Born January 24, 1928 in Princeton, BC and passed away peacefully in Kelowna, BC on February 7, 2016. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Olga; three daughters: Wendy Kim, Georgie (Marc) Pezzin, Sandy (Shawn) O’Reilly; son Ken (Carle) Schisler; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; sister Doreen Burnett and brother Ken (Sandy). Predeceased by one sister Joyce. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 13th at 1:00 pm at Springfield Funeral Home, 2020 Springfield Road, Kelowna, BC. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kelowna SPCA, 3785 Casorso Road, Kelowna, BC V1W 4M7. For more information on Stan’s life or to send condolences to the family, please visit www.springfieldfuneralhome.com 250-860-7077
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The family of Colleen Heck would like to thank Dr. Stephanie Cairns for her emergency care. Her understanding and kind words will never be forgotten. Thank you also to Dr. Munro for the wonderful care she has given Mom over the last few years. It will always be appreciated. To the ambulance members and all the beautiful nurses and staff at PGH – any time Mom came to the hospital she was always treated like one of the family. Thank you to all the staff at Vermilion Court who made it their priority to make her feel that his was a real home for her and took such great care of her. You are all very special people. What a great place. Thank you to everyone for the cards, kind words, and shared memories. Mom exited this earth peacefully and left us all with precious memories we will cherish always.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)
COMPUTER TECHNICIAN School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) is accepting applications for a Temporary Computer Technician, to be based in Merritt, BC. This is a 7.5 hour per day position, temporary until June 30, 2016, with the possibility of being extended. Salary and benefits will be in accordance with the C.U.P.E. Local 847 Collective Agreement. Please refer to the district’s website under www.sd58.bc.ca, Employment/Support Staff, Job Code #1190829 for a listing of qualifications and to apply. 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 un Job Code #1190829 and follow the prompts provided. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references will be accepted until February 26, 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.
Advertising Sales Consultant The Peace Arch News has an opening for an advertising consultant. By joining White Rock / South Surrey's number one community print and online newspaper, you can develop a rewarding career in advertising and marketing while contributing to one of the Lower Mainland's most vibrant communities. The team environment at the Peace Arch News will inspire you to the highest level of customer partnership and reward your motivated approach to excellence. You should be a strong communicator, well organized, self motivated and enjoy working in a fast-pace environment. Previous media sales experience is preferred. A car and a valid driver's license are required. The Peace Arch News is part of Black Press, Canada's largest private independent newspaper company with more than 170 community, daily and urban newspapers in BC, Alberta, Washington, Ohio, California and Hawaii. Please send your resume with cover letter by Friday, March 11, 2016 to: Steve Scott - Ad Manager Peace Arch News #200 - 2411 - 160th St., Surrey, BC V3S 0C8 or email to steve.scott@peacearchnews.com
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Princeton Posse hits the end of the trail Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
The trail ride comes to an end this Friday in Summerland for the Princeton Posse. Claiming only nine wins the team wraps up the regular season in fifth place of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League’s Okanagan Division, with 22 points and 14 points behind fourth place North Okanagan. Instead of looking forward to playoffs the focus is on spring camp, summer training, and rebuilding for September. “It’s not the season we were hoping for, obviously,” said coach Geoff Goodman. “We had a lot of new faces, a lot of guys that hadn’t played at the junior level before and we had struggles in terms of consistency and compete level.” Reflecting on the season Goodman acknowledged the team’s challenges actually began last summer, when more than half the players from the 2014-2015 roster signed with different Junior A clubs across the country over a period of a couple of weeks. The Posse’s new head coach was left scrambling for recruits. He carded 13 rookies just out of midget. “I don’t know all the facts,” said Goodman. “I just know it happened suddenly. Whatever nefarious things happened in the background, it’s not for me to say.” Surprisingly the season got off to a strong start. With four wins in the first four weeks the team was briefly tied with Osoyoos for first place in the division. However early in October veteran goaltender and MVP Stephen Heslop made the move to Junior A in Kelowna – he was to return for a few weeks shortly after Christmas – and the team’s fortunes took a dive. The Posse was plagued by injuries, and more than one defeat was written off by the coaching staff to abysmal officiating. “We had eight guys out in December and went on a big losing streak,” said Goodman. Goodman characterized the team as “disappointed, obviously. They are disappointed in their performances and where they are. They haven’t stopped playing hard though. We’re still practicing hard and the guys want to learn. They don’t want to lose and they don’t like losing.” There are about seven or eight players who have either met or exceeded the bench’s expectations in the past season, said Goodman. “I look at players like Parker Thibert, a local guy. He was very surprising coming out of midget. I thought that he improved a lot and we asked a lot of him. He played a lot of minutes for a first year player. “Tristan Vandermeulen is another local player who just never stopped competing. He gave us his all when he was in there and we were very happy with that.” Goodman promised there will be some new faces behind the Posse colors in September. “I’m not throwing everyone out wholesale. We have guys who played really hard and did everything they could.” The Posse’s top goal scorer and point earner was Bailey Shaver with 10 goals and 11 assists. Matthew Monk also had 21 points with five goals and 16 assists, followed closely by Morton Johnston with six goals and 14 assists. “There’s going to be turnover. We need to find a few older guys like some 20-year-olds who have some leadership abilities and understand just what type of grind it is,” said Goodman This year the roster lacked “that guy who could just go into the room and everyone would gravitate towards him and everyone would follow him into battle.” The Posse’s spring camp is March 25-27. “I just hope that people realize we are going to work hard this summer and we are going to be coming back next year and be a different team and a better team. Season is going to end February 19 but for us it’s a beginning.”
Bob Marsh
With just nine wins this season, the Posse misses a playoff berth and will play its last game of the year Friday in Summerland.
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