Similkameen Spotlight, April 09, 2014

Kathryn Glover wins the main diamond prize and a tile art plaque during the annual ladies night, The Diamond Dinner hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 Princeton.

The 12th annual Diamond Dinner was emceed for the first time by Cliff Glover who gave great praise to John Haayer, retired founder of the event.

For eleven years John had put his heart and soul into the Princeton Legion’s Ladies Diamond Dinner. He engineered the whole concept of the event in his mind and made it a reality. He perfected his Ladies Diamond Dinner and turned it into the one and only ladies semi-formal affair that the town of Princeton has.

John always stated that without all of his volun-teers, he could never have accomplished this incred-ible project. Speaking for myself and the other vol-unteers, we always look forward to this night when we can honor our ladies of Princeton.

Many of our volunteers here have shared this wonderful journey with John over the past 11 years. He has passed along his knowledge and experience to us so we can carry on his heritage of the Ladies Diamond Dinner and hopefully fill his rather large shoes to make him proud.

Glover proposes a toast to John: This is our time to honour John Haayer – so let’s raise our glasses in respect and thanks for his concept, many hours of involvement and dedication over the years.

By the way, John say’s, “to have fun, drink, be merry, and take a cab home!” ~ Thank you John.

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The days of May 7 to August 16 consist of the regular Kokanee Swim Club season in Princeton. Ages 4 to 18 are wel-come to join Kokanees and ages 18 and up to join Krokanees.

Do not worry if you missed the sign up party—registration, as well as all program schedules, are available on line at http://www.princetonkokanees.ca.

It is the goal of the Kokanees to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individ-ual and developing each individual to the best of their abilities. KidSport BC grant applications are also available.

The absolute final deadline to register for the swim club season is May 31, 2014. Outside of regular swim sessions, the

season hosts five regular swim meets as well as regionals and then finishing with provincials.

As one of the fundraisers for the upcoming season, the Princeton Kokanees are holding a Lotto 50/50 Raffle.

Tickets are $20 each and the winner will be drawn during the June 7 Princeton Try Swim Meet.

Tickets are available from Princeton Kokanee Swim Club families. Fifty percent of the funds raised through ticket sales will go to the winner and the remaining half of the funds to the Princeton Kokanee Swim Club to assist with operating costs. The club is hoping to sell 400 tickets —that is a $4,000 prize for one lucky winner and $4,000 to the Kokanees.

For any further information, please contact Lindsay 250-295-0759 or Sharon 250-295-4080.See DIAMOND - Page 10


Kokanees open season with a partyThe Princeton Kokanee Swim Club celebrated registration day with a party at the Riverside Center on Thursday, April 3. The kids enjoyed a super game of twister, hot dogs and cupcakes.

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Arts

SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES:Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076

GARDEN CLUB: Meets second 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! Con-tact Marjorie Holland, Pres., 250-295-6718 or Joann Gabriel, Sec., 250-295-3361 for location. General meetings quarterly as announced.

BUNCHGRASS QUILTERSMeet 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 So-ciety 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 begin-ning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250-295-3541.

PRINCETON LIBRARY: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 Avenue250-295-7588princetonmuseum@gmail.comwww.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 @ 250-295-1577

PRINCETON and DISTRICT COM-MUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY:Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.

HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open ev-ery Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave.

HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come.

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

MEMBERS ONLYPOOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Se-nior’s Centre. 10:00 am

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

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

SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Ar-nie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information.

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

Community:

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLECOUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available.

VISIT WITH YOUR MLAVisit MLA Jackie Tegart at the Princeton Town Hall: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

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

HealthPRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.

PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge.

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN:If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 orDel 250-295-3266

TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Cen-tre 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

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. [email protected]

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

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING:Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Cen-tral Referral @1-604-688-1716

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809

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 infor-mation, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m.

ROYAL PURPLE:Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.

ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM.

ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM.

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

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

Club Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY:Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact [email protected] New Members welcome!

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members wel-come!

PRINCETON FISH & GAME:General meetings second Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION:Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Confer-ence Room at 6:30 p.m.

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB:Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heart-land Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome!

COPPERHILL LANES:YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, 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!

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

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

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

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

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

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Vermilion Forks honour roll students

Grade 4: (not in order of appearance) Academic Excellence: Rylee Forde, Lolby Lytle. Academic Achievement: Devon Harrison Honour Roll: Dakota Adam, Pierson Bett, Keenan Bronswyk, Payton Cranston, Chloe Juntunen, Natalie Yurkowski.

Grade 5: (not in order of appearance) Academic Excellence: Shianne Hillebrand, Kaleigh Martin-Fallis, Holly Atkinson (not in photo). Honour Roll: Curtis Gould, Shayla Gullason, Dacoda MacMillan, Bradley Sutton, Mason O’Neil.

Grade 6: (not in order of appearance) Academic Excellence: Cori Harder, Aiden Wolowidnyk. Academic Achievement: Jackson Sandli. Honour Roll: Haruka Abe, Daylan Armstrong, Ashley Barbeler, Sylvie Druck, Gage Gibson, Claudia Hamilton, Hayden Hassell, Asia Stewart, Trenton Vegara.

Grade 7: (not in order of appearance) Academic Excellence: Takumi Irie, Jett Larsen (not in photo), Taylor White. Academic Achievement: Danika Sulentich. Honour Roll: Case Brodie, Bradley Bronswyk.





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Join us for a celebration of the Similkameen Valley tourism industry and unveiling of the 2014 Travel Experiences Guide!

Main Event: Grist Mill, Keremeos 5-7 p.m. Networking,

refreshments, presentation and marketing plan for 2014/15.

Afternoon session for tourism operators: Grist Mill, Keremeos 1-4 p.m. Assistance with website listings with

onsite training, drop in or make an appointment. 3:15-4:00 p.m. Storytelling workshop with Kim Cameron especially

for tourism businesses and event holders.

RSVP to Kim Lawton 1-250-488-0878 or

email: [email protected] Sponsored by: Similkameen Valley Planning SocietyJoan McMurray SVPS Tourism Advisory Council (TAC) ChairO� cial Tourism Website: http://similkameenvalley.com/

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 58 (NICOLA-SIMILKAMEEN)

BOARD MEETING DATES

Regular Meetings of the Board of Education will be held as follows:

February 12, 2014 – Princeton

March 12, 2014 – Merritt April 16, 2014 – Princeton

May 7, 2014 – Merritt June 11, 2014 – Princeton

Meetings are held in the School Board Office

and start at 6:00 p.m.

VOICE YOUR OPINION!Opportunity to Give Feedback!

How do you want your child to be educated?

PLEASE TELL US!6:30 pm, Monday April 14

Princeton Secondary School Library


BOARD MEETING DATES

Regular Meetings of the Board of Education will be held as follows:

February 12, 2014 – Princeton

March 12, 2014 – Merritt April 16, 2014 – Princeton

May 7, 2014 – Merritt June 11, 2014 – Princeton

Meetings are held in the School Board Office

and start at 6:00 p.m.

The Princeton Fish & Game Association’s fourth annual dinner and auction was held at the Princeton Legion the evening of March 29. As in past years, one half of all proceeds raised are donated back to the community. This year the Princeton Fish & Game will be giving Vermillion Court Assisted Living

Complex a cheque for $1500.00. Princeton Fish & Game would like to thank the Canadian Legion, for a fantastic dinner and following contributors, who donated time and

articles, which made the event possible.

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Sitting at a large wooden table in the log home of Eric and Lorraine Lance, I felt I had stepped back into an earlier time and a simpler way of life. Built by Eric, the home overlooks the Similkameen River just west of Hedley and allows an extensive view of the valley. It seems an appropriate home and setting for a deeply com-mitted woman who has devoted years and much energy to preserving the area’s history.

As a young woman, Lorraine studied broad-cast communications at BCIT. “My goal was to work in news reporting,” she said. When she and Eric moved to Princeton, he worked at the mine and she was employed by the Similkameen Spotlight. She wrote a column on pioneers and recalls interviewing the Rabbitts, a well known pioneer family in the area. She also served as assistant editor for a time.

For her it was “an extraordinarily interesting era.” The mine and mill were both expanding, Princeton was booming and housing was scarce. She remembers vividly living in a 40 foot trailer.

When they acquired the three acres on which they now live, they moved into a small rustic dwelling on the property. Eric began building the log house, at times with her assistance.

Lorraine says it was Ruth Dunham, a longtime Hedley area resident, who encouraged her to get involved with the group that wanted to start a museum. Ruth told her, “everyone can make a difference in the community. It’s your choice.”

Lorraine quickly caught the early vision. When she speaks now of the group’s efforts, it is with a rare passion known only to the totally committed. She explains that the group’s purpose was to pre-serve the unique heritage of the Hedley area by encouraging and participating in historic build-ing restoration and site conservation. The 1983 Constitution expressed the founders desire to also foster the development of arts and crafts in the

community. Initially they named the organization The Hedley Heritage, Arts and Crafts Society. In 1998 the name was changed to The Hedley Heritage Museum Society.

“I wanted to do the museum work,” Lorraine says with just a hint of regret, “but I was always slotted into fund raising.” Although this wasn’t her wish, she believed fervently in the society’s goals and pursued government grant opportuni-ties with a relentless tenacity. She particularly recalls a $20,000 grant, which was used to buy the museum property. Also a Cultural Initiatives grant of $25,000, devoted to constructing the building.

It is evident that Lorraine feels immense respect for the founding group. “It was Helen Moore who gave us the idea,” she says. “She had common sense for what to do. She was the only one who had lived here during the mining days. She knew the history. If anyone can be called the saint of the museum, it is Helen.”

Bernice Hodges, an early proponent, now deceased, was a potter and artist. Vince and Audrey Flynn gave many hours to tracking down photos and obtaining permission to use them. Mike Sanford, a mining engineer, served as soci-ety president a number of years. His wife Debra was treasurer during that time. “It was a real team effort,” Lorraine remembers.

Presently Lorraine is dealing with a significant health challenge that prevents her from being active in museum work. Her passion is still evi-dent, however. “The training of volunteers is important,” she says. “They need to understand museums don’t need a lot of heat. Lighting is critical. Pictures can be damaged by light. Only duplicates of pictures should be on walls. Also, water and museums don’t go together well.”

She believes a museum is important because it helps a community retain its sense of history. “It provides us with a better understanding of our rich and vibrant past,” she says.

Community focus ~ Lorraine LanceStill passionate about Hedley Museum

Art Martenslivingsignificantly.ca

The Spotlight is pleased to announce that Art Martens joins us as a contributor, sharing articles that focus on the people and com-munity of Hedley, B.C. More of Art’s work can be found by visiting his blogsite at livingsignifi-cantly.ca

Photo by Art Martens: Lorraine Lance pictured outside of one of her greatest passions, the Hedley Museum.

Princeton students do well at Regional Science Fair

The 2014 Cariboo Mainline Regional Science Fair was held April 3 & 4, 2014 at Thompson Rivers University (TRU) in Kamloops. Four students from Princeton Secondary and two students from Vermilion Forks Elementary attended and all came home winners. (Left) Holly Atkinson, Gr. 5 - Stuck Like Glue and Talia Easy, Gr. 6 - Warm Toes. Each received a Merit Award.

Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Photo Contributed

See Regional Science Fair page 5.

Most seniors live on a fixed income.According to Employment and Social

Development Canada, the median retirement income for women aged 65 and older in 2011 was $20,200.

Senior men aged 65 and older didn’t fare much better, their median retirement income in 2011 was $30,100.

At least 90 per cent of seniors rely on Canadian Pension Plan payments and Old Age Security pay-ments.

These payments are adjusted annually accord-ing to the Consumer Price Index.

This seems fair, if the price of goods goes up, so does the amount received from CPP and OAS.

Many private pension funds do the same thing.Since 2002, with the exception of 2011, the

CPI in Canada has hovered around 2 per cent or lower. In 2011 the CPI averaged 2.9 per cent, whereas in 2009 the CPI averaged 0.3 per cent.

In their wisdom, the B.C. Liberal government, in an attempt to balance the budget, decided not only to cut ferry service and increase fares by 4 per cent, they also decided to get rid of free travel for seniors.

For example, seniors must now pay $8.15 for one-way travel, Monday to Thursday, between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay.

Previously, seniors could hop the ferries on foot free of charge from Monday to Thursday.

To add injury to injury, BC Hydro is raising its rates 9 per cent this year, and is forecasting an increase of 28 per cent over the next five years.

These increases are far beyond the CPI, such that with every increase, never mind in the price of food, the price of insurance, of everything, seniors on a fixed income are losing ground.

On the bright side, more of the seniors that live on Vancouver Island will be staying on Vancouver Island, going to the legislature to stay warm to cut heating costs, which means more people in the public gallery keeping an eye on the provincial government.

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VICTORIA – Have you got one of the new B.C. driver’s licences yet?

By now most drivers have the one with the unsmiling black and white mug shot, to conform to passport standards so it could be used for border identification with the magnetic swipe strip on the back.

About one million of us now have the newest version, with a credit-card style digital chip that proves your residence and eligibility for our famously “free” medical care.

The motor vehicle office started issuing them about a year ago, as five-year licences expire. They replace the old “CareCard” that has no expiry date. Over the years there were more than nine million CareCards issued, twice the popu-lation of B.C., as people held onto their access to our defenseless, overworked medical system from wherever they moved to.

Positive identification is only the start for this card. Each will be assigned a password that gives access to online medical records, so when patients show up at an ER, their eligibility is confirmed and any previous conditions or medi-cations are accurately matched. (Note that medical informa-tion is not stored on the card.)

Patients will be able to call up their own files at home, book medical appointments and renew prescriptions, which is where the efficiency comes in.

Most people will still think of it as a driver’s licence, but it’s intended as an all-purpose government ID. If you don’t drive, you are spared the $75 licence renewal fee, and within a couple of years the cards will start providing online access to a wide range of government services.

Andrew Wilkinson, minister of technology, innovation and citizens’ services, says a public consultation has shown most people are comfortable using a system they already trust

for their banking.By the end of 2015, Wilkinson says about two million

people will have the new cards, roughly half of B.C.’s popu-lation. Application forms converted to online access will include student loans, birth, death and marriage certificates, voter registration and even criminal record checks.

All this will be costly to set up, but the savings from hav-ing customers do their own data entry are well known, as any

banker can tell you.“You can understand that if you’re in the

vital statistics office and this can all be done from places like Telegraph Creek and Horsefly remotely, that actually saves them a lot of money,” Wilkinson said. “There will be conver-sion of existing services where you have to go into an office and wait around and fill out forms. Those will be converted to online services.”

It also means a decline in the number of gov-ernment office jobs, and the potential for further outsourcing of services, as we have seen with Medical Services Plan administration.

Some older readers won’t be thrilled to hear about this. They don’t want a “smart phone,” just a phone. But they will also see their great-grandchildren becoming adept with tablet computers before they can even speak. Seniors will get the hang of it pretty quickly, and their lives will become easier.

• A correction to last week’s column on the Agricultural Land Commission. I erroneously said regional panel mem-bers were appointed from outside the region. They are local residents, and the new legislation formalizes a cabinet appointment process for them.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email:[email protected]

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Princeton Ambassador 2012/13, Megan Pateman will represent Princeton in the British Columbia (B.C.) Ambassador Program.

Megan is pleased to have the oppor-tunity to represent her community once again.

“I loved the Ambassador Program, she said, “I entered it when I was 15, was crowned when I was 16 and have been helping with the program ever since.”

Megan says before she entered the Princeton Youth Ambassador Program, she “couldn’t talk.”

Laughing out loud she states, “There’s no problem with that now.” Megan enjoyed the volunteer hours that went along with the program and found out that she really liked to volunteer.

Her sponsors played a large roll in her success as Princeton Ambassador. “My sponsors at Copper Mountain Mine were incredible,” said Megan. “They are not just a company—and I thank them so much for the support they gave me.”

Now 19 years of age, Megan is excited at the prospect of experiencing the BC Ambassador Program and says, “It’s nice to know that Princeton supports me in representing our community. I am look-ing forward to the experience.”

Megan is grateful for her current sponsors as well; sponsorship to the BC Ambassador Program is shared by the Princeton Youth Ambassador Program and by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 Princeton.

She is currently working toward her

goal of becoming a paramedic. She has learned through her volunteer experience that she “likes helping people.” There have been, “ton’s of people who have inspired me to become a paramedic,” she said. In par-ticular though, the paramedics that took care of her mother when she suffered a fall from the roof of her home, “were incred-ible,” said Megan. “I watched how they treated Mom and it was so nice to know that I could trust them.”

Watching her father, Doug Pateman, president of Princeton Highway Extrication Society come home after a successful rescue has been inspiring as well. “When Dad comes home after he’s saved someone, he is so happy—I’d like to be able to be trusted like that—to be able to help people.”

The British Columbia Ambassador Program is avail-able to young men and women (ages 17 to 24) who have held an Ambassador title in B.C.

The mandate of the program is to:“Nuture provincial leaders of the

future.Promote and assist with the expenses

of post-secondary education.Forge links of friendship and under-

standing throughout BC communities.”In August of this year, three candi-

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of 2014.To keep up with Megan’s BC

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If you are interested in assisting Megan with sponsorship or are interest-ed in having her participate at an event please contact her via email: [email protected]

Princeton Ambassador 2012/13 Megan Pateman, represents Princeton in the British Columbia Ambassador Program.



Six students from Princeton participated in the Caribou-Mainline Regional Science Fair, with 197 students in total from the region. Grade eight students from left to right: Megan Mintzler with her Music Mix-Up project brought home a Silver medal.Marcus Brodie with Can We Clean It? Yes, We Can! is the recipient of a Bronze medal and Miranda Cruicil study of The Impact of Oil and Tanker Spills brought home Silver. For more information on the Caribou-Mainlone Regional Science Fair please visit sciencefair.sd73.bc.ca

Eric Holland won the 2013 Interior Science Innovation Council Environmental Award for his Combustible Dust Factor project This year the grade nine student won a gold medal (one of only 23 presented) and the Best Overall Engineering Project trophy for Combustible Dust 2.

Congratulations Holly, Talia, Megan, Marcus Miranda and Eric. Well done!

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The Princeton Peewee Posse players were on a roll this year and one they hoped doesn’t stop. Regular sea-son came to an end for the local team and with that end has come a record to brag about. At 16 wins and zero losses, the statistics are a source of pride for the small town players who participated in the South Central Peewee Recreation league this year.

The nine team regular season battle on ice against two Penticton teams, four West Kelowna teams, one Summerland team and one South Okanagan team has been a full-on attack by the young Princeton Posse. Every game, they hit the ice with a determination to play hard all the way through until the last buzzer and they did. The team is made up of every kid they could get to strap on skates. There were no try-outs. In fact, it was a scramble to put together the team. Three over-age players had to be approved by OMAHA (Okanagan Mainline Amateur Hockey Association) before they could play and two under age players also, had to be assessed before joining the line up.

Mason O’Neil and Curtis Gould may be the young-est players, but neither one are lacking in skill. Both have been worthy of their spots and proven themselves. In fact, O’Neil pulled a hat trick during the finals at the Posse’s home team tournament. The boys are fast and put 100 per cent effort into their on-ice shifts.

Grant Yee, Nathan Silbernagel and Marcus Brodie are the over-age players and for them, they have had to play a new kind of game. Their play has been under scrutiny all year, but the local coaching staff has met the scrutiny with grace and a love of the game that goes far beyond winning. Yee and Silbernagel are solid defencemen and have kept the team upright at times when a bad pass or tired offence have handed a puck to their opponent. In addition , both players had shots from the point close to “breaking the sound barrier,” joked their team-

mates. Brodie is a good addition to the offensive line-up and has been known to use a few special moves to outwit the opposing goalie. All three boys have been asked to maintain a one-goal maximum at most of the season games and have had to pull back in order to do that. They have had to focus on a clean game all year which is sometimes hard to do when playing hockey.

Takumi Irie joined the team last year with no experience on skates. He moved here from Japan with his family and brought with him an ath-leticism and sheer determination. After a steep learning-curve last season, Irie can now boast a few assists and goals and an amazing attitude to preserve. Shae Karstensen, Trent Robinson and Kirk Scollon are also late additions to the team, but have shown tremendous gumption to keep the team in first place. All three have found the back of their opponents net and showed hustle and drive.

The rest of the team has been together since they were lads—Liam Zieske, Carson Thibert, Matt Maynard, Case Brodie, Quinn Clarke, Trenton Vegara and goalie Jett Larsen. Every one of these players has scored goals and been a

valuable contributor to the team in many ways. Larsen skunked a few teams with shut outs and also, switched out with Maynard for some ice-time for two games and was able to score.

“The team just works,” said Coach Carson Zieske. “The kids all get along and try hard each and every game. I always tell them winners never quit and quitters never win,” Zieske added, “and that has been the way they played all season long—they played with a will to win each and every time they hit the ice.”

Princeton hosted two Kelowna teams, Kamloops, Chilliwack, Aldergrove, Abbotsford and Grand Forks in the Peewee home tournament and proved outside their regular season play that they have what it takes. “We are really proud of all our teams,” said PDMHA President

Candice Fraser-Beswick. “This year the Peewees were just awesome to watch. They are a great bunch of kids and really compliment each other in the game. They fought hard for the banner and are really deserving of the honour. PDMHA is really happy to be a part of their big season.”

Princeton Minor PossePrinceton Minor Hockey Association

Princeton Peewee Posse have unbeatable year

It was a great year for the Princeton Novice Posse. They are pictured here at the annual banquet and AGM showing off their individual awards, spe-cialty awards and proudly celebrating Most Sportsmanlike Team.

Coaches Aaron Hough and Rick Gush handed out cool bobblehead awards to every member of the Tykes team. “They are a great bunch of kids,” stated Hough. “We learned a lot of the basic hockey skills and next year we will build on that.”

The Posse Peewee Team: Grant Yee, Marcus Brodie, Case Brodie, Matt Maynard, Curtis Gould, Carson Thibert, Assistant Coach Al Anderson, Trenton Vergara, Assistant Coach John VanHorlik, Head Coach Daryl Clarke (top row) Liam Zieske, Jett Larsen, Quinn Clarke, Mason O’Neil and Tukumi Irie Missing - Kirk Scollon and Shae Karstensen

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Another season of hockey action has come to an end for Princeton’s Minor Posse. It ended with the annual awards banquet where players, teams and volunteers were celebrated by the association with Pasha’s Pizza and perfect little hockey cupcakes created by Natasha Smith.

Each year, the association hands out awards to special members of the association. Some go to players while others go to coaches and volunteers.

“Hockey is such a team sport,” said Princeton and District Minor Hockey Association (PDMHA) President Candice Fraser-Beswick. “We want every player here to know that we are proud of you and that it has been an honour watching you grow as players.”

Special awards are as follows:Coach of the Year - Daryl Clarke - presented

by president Candice Fraser- Beswick - “Daryl put in a lot of hours with these kids. He came to practices and games with a smile on his face and supported the kids throughout the season with his fair play approach.”

President’s Choice - John Van Horlick - pre-sented by president Candice Fraser-Beswick - “John is a valuable volunteer who devoted his time, shared experiences and knowledge of the game. He made a positive impact with everyone he crossed paths with this year.”

Wolf Hauschild Memorial - Karen Fulton - presented by president Candice Fraser-Beswick - “This award went to the person the executive felt was the most dedicated volunteer. She has made a positive impact on the club with her eager and enthusiastic approach.”

Goalie of the Year - Jett Larsen - presented by vice-president Dierra Maynard - “It takes an exceptional kid to put his hand up and say, “I want to be the one to have high-speed pucks shot at my head. Goalies can be the heroes one game and take a lot of heat the next. He worked for this and he deserves it.”

Kurt Krenn Memorial - Lane French - pre-sented by Lenore Krenn - “The Kurt Krenn Memorial Award is a way of keeping Kurt’s memory alive and gives him an opportunity in his absence to honour others with the same hunger for the game,” stated Fraser-Beswick. “It is an award that is earned for working your hardest, for praising your teammates in their success, for showing up and not giving up. The award that shows someone’s true dedication to the sport Kurt loved so much. You are making this town and hockey club proud and we are so honoured to give you this award. You are true to

the words “For love of the game.” Keep shin-ing Lane.”

Award of Excellence - Grant Yee - Presented by Dierra Maynard .“PDMHA gives out an Award of Excellence each year to a deserving individual who stands out for their ‘on and off ice character and achievement’. Usually the award is given to a player who shows kindness and patience to their teammates. Someone who shows qualities of leader-ship. Because of Grant Yee’s talent, his heart, his positive attitude

and willingness to live life with determination from start to finish, PDMHA is proud to present it to him.”

Most Sportsmanlike Team - Novice - pre-sented by Karen Fulton - “The definition of Sportsmanlike Behaviour is: behaving in an honourable and appropriate manner; exhibiting fair play. (Harry Sheehy) - “It is your response to winning and losing that makes you a winner or a loser.”

“The Novice team including the parents were very sportsmanlike. The kids were well behaved in the ice and the parents were well behaved in the stands…that is what our association strives to exemplify.”

Princeton Minor PossePrinceton Minor Hockey Association

Minor Hockey presents awards

Dedication Awards :Three members of the 2013/14 stepped down

at the AGM held after the Awards Night. All were given Dedication Awards by the associa-tion.

2 1/2 years of Service - Candice Fraser-Beswick

3 years of Service - Jenn MacMurchy6 years of Service - Dierra Maynard

Coaches Awards were as follows:Peewee:Most Offensive - Liam ZieskeMost Defensive - Quinn Clarke & Case BrodieMost Dedicated - Mason O’NeilMost Improved - Shae KarstensenNovice:MVP: Syd LawesMost sportsmanlike: Katie CoyneRookie of the year: Zach Shales and Jesse

ShalesHeart and Hustle: Jaiden Mullin and Teghan

MullinMost Defensive: Max Greening

Tykes:Most Dedicated - Cameron Lankinen Most Sportsmanlike - Maddisen Fulton - Most Improved - Daylan Armstrong

Atoms:Most Sportsmanlike- Hanna MartinMost Improved- Rex RhynoMost Dedicated- Scott Whitecotton

New 2014/15 Executive:President - Dan Lankinen Vice President - Karen FultonSecretary - Crystal GrovesTreasurer - Laura ShalesTournament Director - Gina MullinEquipment - Cody MullinRisk Manager - Janel VanderGulikHead Coach- Mike VanderMeulenHead referee- Carson ZieskeFundraising - Jaclyn Whitecotton

The Princeton Posse Atoms team are pictured here with their trophies and medals presented during the Annual General Meeting and Awards.


Kurt Krenn’s mom Lenore handed off a very deserving honour to Lane French - the Kurt Krenn Memorial Award For the Love of the Game.


Princeton Minor Hockey awards

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Five other ladies took home Peoples Jewellers diamond prizes; Jamie Laidlaw, Angela Marsel, and Janine LeMottee were diamond draw winners. Jessica McCarthy won the secondary diamond draw and Jamie Holloway is the winner of the diamond raffle. Dawne Graves took home the $1000 travel voucher and Sarah Antonick got the 50/50 win. Gift baskets and bottles of wine were also presented to some of the ladies present and all of the lucky ladies received a beautiful long-stemmed red rose dotted with baby’s breath.

Dinner began with caesar salad, broccoli soup, followed by an entrée of (choice of ham or roast beef) mashed potatoes and gravy with veggies, dinner roll. A light square for dessert, completed the meal.

The gentlemen assisting emcee Cliff Glover throughout the evening consisted of table hosts Peter Antonick, Grant Beattie, Dave Stringfellow, Rick Blues, Bob Huston, Ken Ross, Laurie Obey, Chris Obey, J.D. Atkinson, Les Kinsey, Randy Gibson, Frank Currier, Rudy Salo, John Gregson, Rob Miller, Ron McKay, Rob New and Dennis Gall. Bartenders: Wayne, Ian Elko, Fred Krenn and Jim Martindale. Greeting at the door and ticket sellers Jim Turner, Wayne Terepocki, Hans Devos and Shane O’Malley. Chef’s extraordinaire: Chuck Whitlock, Gerry Rodgers, Derek Winter, Bob Paterson and Ross Edwards.

After dinner and prizes, the party continued in the lounge with attendees dancing the night away to the musical entertainment of Diane Ball. Much appreciation to Cliff Glover and all the gentlemen volunteers for continuing to provide the ladies of Princeton with an experience of elegance—and a very special thank you to retired founder, John Haayer for creating this annual event for us to enjoy.

DIAMOND - from page 1

The gentlemen volunteers of Diamond Dinner 2014 provided an elegant din-ing experience for 120 ladies to enjoy. The line up for this year’s ticket sales began at 6:20 a.m. Be prepared for 2015 ladies!


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Special visitorCenter back: Seline Kutan, executive director of the First West Foundation, Langley B.C., paid a visit to John Allison while the grade one class showed her their cooking skills. Sausages, pancakes and scrambled eggs were made on Friday. Kutan enjoyed her visit saying, “It is so much fun to see our projects in action.” Locally, the foundation provided a $5,000 grant for the JA Kitchen Kids Program and a $5,000 grant to the Family Place Kitchen program.


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Local area includes: Princeton & Area H, Hedley

These last weeks, in anticipation of the arrival of Spring, we’ve driven down Old Hedley Road to observe the encouraging changes in flora and fauna. Judging by the signs, I’m quite sure this is going to be an interesting year.

Some days ago just after dusk, we spotted a handsome cougar strolling just inside the edge of the forest near the old Iceberg Meats acreage. Then, a few days after that, it was six white mountain goats grazing high above little Coyneville. I’m quite sure they’ve always been there but now that the snow had nearly disappeared, they had become visible.

Back in town, there were the legions of robins, no doubt starving hungry after the migration. They gathered in flocks, enthusiastically discussing whatever it is robins discuss and mak-ing ambitious plans for the next few months. This enthusiasm must be catching because I was swept up by the powerful urge to do the dreaded spring cleaning, not so much in our small apartment but in my tiny studio at Riverside.

Last year, I had switched to a small-er space in a futile attempt to trick myself into being organized. I’ve always believed that the larger the space, the harder it would be to become focussed. Well, yes and no. Large or small, nature hates a vacuum and apparently, so do I. Here’s how I found that out.

When I first made the transition, I resolved to allow myself only three - okay four - areas of art making. They were painting, papier mache sculp-ture, bookbinding and copper enameling. If it didn’t have to do with these four things, then out it went. It was a struggle but for at least half a day or so, the studio looked like a rational human worked there. There was even a bit of empty shelf space left for emergencies.

Do you have any idea what it’s like to live in the

head of a person who believes that she can make that work? Things sneak up on you.

For example, I had harvested bunches of willow branches for use in one of my papier mache sculp-tures and because I wouldn’t be using them right away, stuck them in a pail of water to keep them supple. This was done at the beginning of a rare week that I was away from the studio the whole time.

When I returned to work again I practically need-ed a machete to get through the door. Of course, the branches had sprouted wildly, overwhelming my

awakening three foot Ficus Benjamina tree which really shouldn’t be in such a tiny space but...

There is the problem of being so organized that you can’t find anything which is probably why I immediately begin to mess things up by looking for the whatchamacallit that I know I wouldn’t have thrown out. I have just re-filed it in the catalogue of my fail-ing mind, so where in blue blazes is it? Logic is relative it seems.

Another conflicting issue that pops up is my desire to be prepared for any-thing that may come up. This drives Paul nearly wild. He is an out-and-out

adrenaline junky, still. He loves to deal with things as they come up and not before. That drives me nearly wild. I overcompensate and it collides noisily with my unattainable desire to live minimally. I will spot something that I may one day find useful... I collect against the possibility that there may be an imminent shortage. I know that’s ridiculous, but the human mind can be an awesome, terrible thing.

So, thanks to the robins, I will be spending a few days this week struggling with the voices in my head that try to loosen my grasp of reason. When things get too weird, I can always take a break from tidying and tossing, turn on a Bach cello concerto and paint my conflicted thoughts right out of the (messy) stu-dio because that’s what it’s all about anyway!

Eleven Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists, led by John Henry, appreciated the mild weather on Saturday, April 5, as we hiked for two and a half hours around lower Allenby and explored a variety of terrain and condi-tions.

We walked through patches of snow, ice, mud, long dry grass, river rock, and tailings sand. We discovered the remains of a cabin, an old cement foundation, periodic ponds, and curious areas of soil erosion where ruptures in the earth have formed large “potholes” of different sizes. Most intriguing was John’s find of a unique vertical rock wall, compiled of an assortment of layers of rock, seemingly precarious but obviously formed long ago.

We relished a short lunch break in that area and then resumed our trek, traveling through woods, meadows, and down along the river. It’s invigorating to be outdoors in early spring, the onset of which was heralded by the numer-ous species of birds we observed, including a golden eagle, song sparrows, swallows and red-winged blackbirds.

We are all looking forward to the many more motivating field trips we have lined up for the next few months!

Amanda Lahaie will be leading us on an easy walk around Swan Lake on Saturday, April 12, which will be a good opportunity to view the additions and improvements made by the club last year. Bring binoculars, camera, and lunch, confirm with Amanda at 295-7596, and we’ll meet at Billy’s at 10 a.m.

Biologist Lisa Scott will give a presentation on Terrestrial and Aquatic Invasive Species at next month’s meeting, Tuesday, May 13 at Riverside Centre, at 7 p.m. These meetings and our field trips are open to the public, so please join us for an enlightening and enjoyable time.

ARTI-FACTSMERRILYN HUYCKE

Naturalists Explore Lower

AllenbyJanis Wright

Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists

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Spotlight on Smiles

Name: Diane Ball & Jessica McIvorLikes: singing Lady Gaga’s “Poker Face” after the Diamond Dinner at the Princeton Legion!

Double thumbs up to PSS stu-dents: Eric Holland, Marcus

Brodie, Miranda Crucil, Megan Mintzler and Vermilion Forks

students: Talia Easy and Holly Atkinson for their wins at the

Regional Science Fair!

Thumbs up to Cliff Glover and all the wonderful gentleman volunteers for hosting a ter-

rific Diamond Dinner this year. Thumbs up as well to Diane Ball

for the excellent music after.

Thumbs Up/Down

If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535

or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

Princeton Pentecostal Church(The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum,

invites you to join with us in

Sunday Worship10:30 am Morning Worship

250-295-7951

St. Paul’s United ChurchAlso serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714WORSHIP - 10:00 am

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

Office HoursTues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon

190 - 1st AvenueEveryone Welcome

Baptist Church of Princeton

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road

Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on

Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living WaterCommunity Church

Invites You to38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George DonovanTel: 250-295-7733

CELL:250-293-6447


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ARIES: Aries, despite a full workload, you are already looking ahead to some much-needed rest and relaxation. Focus on what’s on your plate at the moment.

TAURUS: Taurus, your personal life follows you to work this week. You can often compartmentalize things, but you are finding it difficult to do that this week.

GEMINI: Gemini, information that may alter your future plans is brought to your attention this week. It is not necessarily bad news, but you will need to alter your plans a little.

CANCER: Cancer, financial responsibilities must be a priority this week. Now is the time to make important financial decisions that you have been putting off for several weeks.

LEO: Your feelings are transparent this week, Leo. You can’t hide much from others, especially your romantic feelings. The person you admire will soon learn of your feelings.

VIRGO: Virgo, a lot of drama is going on behind the scenes this week. How much you get involved is entirely up to you. Just be prepared for the consequences.

LIBRA: Libra, you might have to set your personal needs aside this week in order to help a friend out of a difficult situation. You are ready to provide any assistance you can.

SCORPIO: Responsibility comes naturally to you, Scorpio. However, sometimes you just have to let loose and show off how you are feeling. Others will have a new appreciation for you.

SAGITTARIUS: You are on the brink of a breakthrough, Sagittarius. You just don’t know when it is coming. Be patient and you will be pleasantly surprised with events that unfold.

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GIVE THAI A TRY WITH A SIDE OF FRIED RICE

PINEAPPLE FRIED RICESERVES 4 TO 6 AS A SIDE

1 WHOLE PINEAPPLE2 LARGE EGGS1 TEASPOON SALT, DIVIDED2 TABLESPOONS HIGH-HEAT COOKING

OIL, DIVIDED1 GARLIC CLOVE, MINCED1 SMALL SHALLOT, FINELY SLICED1 FRESH HOT RED OR GREEN CHILI,

PREFERABLY THAI (DESEEDED IF YOU PREFER LESS HEAT), FINELY SLICED

3 CUPS COOKED AND CHILLED THAI JAS-MINE RICE

2 TABLESPOONS FISH SAUCE1 TABLESPOON SOY SAUCE1 CUP CUBED COOKED CHICKEN

BREAST1 CUP CUBED COOKED SHRIMP1/2 CUP FRESH OR THAWED FROZEN PEAS4 TABLESPOONS FINELY CHOPPED

FRESH CORIANDER LEAVES (CILANTRO), PLUS MORE FOR GARNISH

4 TABLESPOONS FINELY CHOPPED FRESH MINT

PINCH OF GROUND WHITE PEPPER

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WITH PAPER TOWELS AND SET ASIDE.

2. IN A MEDIUM BOWL, WHISK TOGETHER THE EGGS, 1/2 TEASPOON OF THE SALT AND

THE PINCH OF PEPPER.3. HEAT HALF OF THE OIL IN A WOK OR

LARGE SKILLET OVER MEDIUM-HIGH HEAT. COOK EGGS, STIRRING, UNTIL SET BUT STILL

MOIST. TRANSFER EGGS TO A PLATE. WASH AND THOROUGHLY DRY THE WOK OR SKILLET.4. HEAT THE REMAINING OIL OVER MEDIUM-

HIGH HEAT. ADD THE GARLIC, SHALLOTS AND CHILI, AND STIR-FRY UNTIL FRAGRANT, ABOUT

30 SECONDS. ADD THE RICE AND STIR-FRY FOR 2 MINUTES. ADD THE FISH SAUCE,

SOY SAUCE, CHICKEN, SHRIMP, PEAS, AND THE REMAINING 1/2 TEASPOON SALT AND STIR-

FRY FOR 2 TO 3 MINUTES. ADD THE RESERVED EGGS, PINEAPPLE, FRESH CORIANDER LEAVES,

AND MINT; STIR-FRY FOR 30 SECONDS.5. SCOOP THE FRIED RICE INTO THE PINE-

APPLE SHELLS AND GARNISH WITH FRESH CORI-ANDER LEAVES. SERVE IMMEDIATELY.

NOTE: IF YOU DICE THE PINEAPPLE AHEAD OF TIME, RINSE THE PINEAPPLE SHELLS WITH BOILING WATER AND DRY WITH PAPER TOWELS

BEFORE SERVING.


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genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror, Historical, Legend and Mystery

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www.westcoasteq.comPrinceton, B.C. Ph: 250-295-0101 Fx: 250-295-0103

email: [email protected]

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

AD SPACE

TOM REICHERT RENTALSBox 1C #2 Tulameen, BC V0X 2L0

Phone 250-295-7329 Fax 250-295-7395Specializing in: Cement Finishing Damp Proofi ng & Forms

[email protected]

RENTAL SERVICES

MEL’S HOT RODS*ICBC COLLISION REPAIRS*LICENCED TECHNICIANS

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4 LICENSED MEChaNICS 2 with Extensive GM Training / 2 with 30 years experience

all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle

•A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection

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Huffy’s Auto Repair

Ph: 250-295-6458

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[email protected] & Ed ReichertPh: 250-295-6489Fax: 250-295-7768

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CAN-AM SKIDOO

331 Old Hedley RoadPO Box 948Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-0606Fax: 250-295-6588

Brian CoyneOwnerOld Style

Sales & DeliveryBedding & Pellet

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222 Burton Ave., Princeton250-295-6938

FLETCHER Building Supplies

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Hope Auto Body Ltd.• Complete collision & glass services

• Courtesy Vehicles • Express repair facility - all insurance company estimates written here

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Ph: 250-295-0606Fax: 250-295-6588

TOOL & EQUIPMENT RENTALS

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Sakchai Rick Chaicomdee516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0

Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908Email: [email protected]

Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

RESTAURANT

THE HUT Bottle Depot

WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK,LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERSHOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY

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WE ALSO RECYCLELIGHT BULBS!

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Old Style

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Septic CleaningOuthouse Rentals & Sales

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250-295-0005

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Laska’s Floor Service•Supply •Sales •Installation

Phone: 250-295-0454 / Fax: 250-295-0474 Email: [email protected]

Carpet ~ Hardwood ~ Lino ~ VC TilesLaminates ~ Engineered Wood ~ Cork

~ Area/Throw rugs

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MAC’S AUTO PARTS193 Vermilion Ave.Ph: 250-295-6944

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Care A Lot Home SupportWe Care About You...

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HANDYMAN SERVICES

Marcy Kirchner

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Compassionate & Professional Care - Canine First Aid Certifi ed

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Quality Foods,

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Dogs & Cats.

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Herp Supplies

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General HomeRepairs & Renovations

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HOME SUPPORT SERVICES

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR

Applications are invited for the position of Maintenance Supervisor for School District No. 58, (Nicola-Similkameen). The School District includes the communities of Merritt and Princeton. Educational and support services are provided to 2,125 students. The District Office is located in Merritt, a community with modern medical, educational and recreational facilities. This position requires travel to both communities. We are seeking a team player, who will be dedicated to service our schools and support services departments. The ideal candidate will have a Technical School Diploma or Journeyman qualification in one of the associated trades. Other qualifications will include strong interpersonal skills, proven experience in building maintenance, knowledge of current building codes, standards and regulations, knowledge of technology, and custodial care. Administration of Collective Agreements and an exposure to the bargaining process will be an asset. Duties for the position include, but are not limited to:

• management of the maintenance department and building custodial staff

• transportation system including staff • supervision and fleet maintenance • administration of the capital program • budgeting and control of the maintenance department • technical direction to the IT department in support of daily

operational activities. Applications can be submitted in person or on-line at www.sd58.bc.ca, click on Jobs/Support Positions and search under ‘Current Job Opportunities’ under Job Code # 635476 and follow the prompts. Applications, including a detailed resume with a minimum of three references, will be accepted until April 15, 2014 and should be forwarded to:

Attn: Secretary Treasurer School District No. 58 (Nicola-Similkameen)

P.O. Box 4100, 1550 Chapman St. Merritt, BC V1K 1B8 Fax: (250) 378-6263

Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIANTerm (1 year) – Part-time

The Lower Similkameen Community Services Society, in partnership with the Ministry of Children and Family Development, Child and Youth Mental Health Services, is seeking a qualified individual to deliver a full range of men-tal health services to children and youth living in the Princ-eton area, for a one (1) year term. Candidates will have a Master level education in the human services field, or be a Registered Psychiatric Nurse, with at least two years expe-rience working in both a psychiatric and a school setting. Start date: June 2014 Hours: 28 per week Hourly Wage: $31.25(Grid 17, Step 1, UFCW Community Agreement)

Use of a personal vehicle is required. Clearance through a criminal record review is required. A job description is available, contact [email protected] for a copy.

Closing date for applications: April 30, 2014, 4:00 p.m.Please send applications marked “Confidential” -

Competition #2014-CYMH by mail, facsimile or e-mail to:Lower Similkameen Community Services Society

720 – 3rd StreetKeremeos, BC V0X 1N3

Fax: (250) 499-2333E-Mail: [email protected]

Black Press has a very

unique opportunity for the right person.

We currently have an opening for a sales person to help us with our paid distribution newspapers across B.C. This position means getting out in the community and talking to subscribers about our newspapers and working to build stronger relationships with existing readers of our newspapers. It also includes finding new subscribers for our newspapers and helping introduce them our award winning host of community newspapers. This is not a year-around position and will run from March to October each year. We offer a spectacular compensation package and bonus incentives. Your own vehicle is required, but we cover all travel expenses. This is really a great opportunity for the right person. It is a different type of job, but definitely has different types of rewards. If you feel this position would be the perfect fit for you, then we would love to hear from you. Please email all enquiries to Michelle Bedford at [email protected].

Unique Opportunity

SALES & SERVICEKal Tire is the largest independently owned tire dealer in Canada. We offer a clean and safe work environment in a motivating and f n atmosphere with a competitive salary and ene ts program.IF YOU POSSESS...

• A desire to exel in customer service• The ability to successfully work in a physically

demanding team atmosphere• Willingness to learnTHEN KAL TIRE WANTS YOU TO BECOME

PART OF OUR TEAM.Interested applicants should submit their resumes to:

Kal Tire, 307 Highway 3 East, Princeton, B.C.Fax: 250-295-3074, Email: [email protected]

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CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Annual General MeetingThursday April 24, 2014

6:00 pmChamber of Commerce

Board Room.Deadline for nominations for the 2014 Board of Directors

is 5:00 pm Friday, April 18, 2014.

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Help WantedCanada’s Best Value Inn, Princeton, BC, seeking com-petent House Keeper immedi-ately. Pay per room. Resume in person to 169 Hwy #3. 250-295-3537

CLUXEWE RESORT MAN-AGER needed at Kwakiutl Band in Port Hardy. Competi-tive salary and free accommo-dations. Deadline midnight April 15. Email [email protected] for job description and to apply.

Thai Cooks & Serverat Benja Thai Restaurant in

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WANTED: SERVICE TECHNICIAN - SUNNY THOMPSON REGION. Kamloops dealership is currently accepting applications for full-time Journeyman & Apprentice RV Technicians. All applicants must have direct RV experience, possess own tools, have a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and take great pride in the work they perform. It is our goal to provide an exceptional customer experience for all our cli-ents. We place great emphasis on customer satisfaction and quality workmanship and need people who will help us maintain this goal. We truly care about our employees and provide a positive, happy work envi-ronment with competitive wages and benefi ts. Requirements: - Pos-sess Own Tools - Be Journey-man/Red Seal or period 1, 2, 3 Registered Apprentice RV Techni-cian - Possess Valid Class 5 BCDL (Air/51 Endorsement an asset) - Ex-cellent attendance - Self-motivated team player - Keen attention to de-tail - Maintain a positive attitude un-der pressure - Committed to lifelong learning If this sounds like a good fi t and you possess the above men-tioned qualifi cations we want to hear from you. How to Apply: With resume and references to: Atten-tion: Service Manager By Email: [email protected] By Fax: (250) 851-9775 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Professional/Management

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR South Okanagan Women in Need Society (Penticton) See full job posting, job description and application instruc-tions at www.sowins.com

Trades, TechnicalCNC MAZAK MACHINISTS. Live, work & play in sunny Shuswap. ISO Certifi ed, Excellent Safety record, Spotless shop. New machines & Brand new building on the way 50K-80K+ /yr + OT and bonuses. Multiple positions available for the RIGHT people. 4+ Axis experience an asset. Apply by: [email protected] Fax: 250-832-8950

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Painting & Decorating

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Merchandise for Sale

Friendly FrankPropane fridge, large for cab-in, $99. 9 ft Scamper Trailer, no papers, $99. 1914 3 in 1 woodstove, compact, ornate iron, $99. Call 250-438-0031

Business/Offi ce Service

Financial Services


Garage Sales

Craft Sale Senior’s Hall, April 12, 11 am to 2 pm,

162 Angela Ave., Table Rentals $7, call Anita 250-295-6916. Bake table

and lunch available.

Misc. for SaleBunk Beds, can be used as ei-ther bunk beds or two twin beds. Solid wood construction. Includes mattresses, linens and comforters, $300. Contact 250-295-3062

HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

Potter Equipment, Kiln, clay, glazes, etc. Professional equipment, all for $600. Call 250-295-7827

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STEEL BUILDINGS. Hot sav-ings - Spring sale! 20x24 $4,348. 25x24 $4,539. 30x30 $6,197. 32x36 $7,746. 40x46 $12,116. 47x72 $17,779. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. Or on-line: www.pioneersteel.ca

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Misc. WantedLooking for a large 3 pc sofa set. Call 250-438-0378

Looking for parts for 92 - 96 Honda 450 Quad. Phone 250-293-6493

Real Estate

For Sale By Owner1981 Manco Mobile in Deblyn, 3 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, large front room plus additions, F/S/DW, $55,000 OBO. Call to view 250-295-3769.

On the Princeton-Summerland Road, 28 km’s, 1200 sqft trailer, 2 bed, 2 bath, 900 sqft shop, wired 220, 5 acres, $269,000. Contact 1-604-808-2252

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Apt/Condo for RentAPARTMENTS FOR RENT: Small bachelor unit $450. Lg. bachelor unit $550. 1 bed. unit $650. All utilities included. 1 bedroom $550 utilities extra. 1 bedroom $500 utilities extra. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

Apt/Condo for RentFurnished Apt for rent in Princeton, available now. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, must be quiet. Rents start at $525.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for de-tails or leave a message with the best time to call back.

Commercial/Industrial

COMMERCIAL SPACE for rent on Vermilion Ave. 1000 sq. ft. or 400 sq. ft. of commer-cial, with 600 sq.ft. attached living quarters. Call Karen @ 250-295-3095

Homes for Rent3 bdrm, 2 bath home, in quiet area close to downtown, new appliances + energy effi cient furnace, heated fl oors. Available now. Must have good ref., no pets, $1,000 plus utilities + DD. 250-295-6408

Available May 1st, 3 bedroom mobile in Deblyn, $800 plus utilities, $400 DD, all Fridge/stove/dishwasher, pets negotiable, Park approval needed. 250-295-3769

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

LIKE NEW home on acreage, main fl oor suite, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, jacuzzi tub, gas fi replace, laundry, dishwasher, all appliances & utilities includ-ed $875/month. 250-295-3966Nicely renovated 2 bedroom (small second) for rent, down-town. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer. Rent $700 a month & utilities. 250-295-7557

Cottages / Cabins

Rentals

Want to RentPrinceton - 4 months accom-modation needed, May 1 to August 31. Mining engineering student will be working at Cop-per Mountain, needs private living space, preferably base-ment suite or similar. Excellent references from landlord for last 2 years. I am a non-smok-er and do not have a pet. Please telephone Alex at 604-364-2504 or email [email protected]

Transportation

Auto Accessories/Parts

49 Chevy Coupe front clip $500 OBO. Phone 250-295-6770

Tires, 225/65 R17, new $620, selling for $525. Call 250-295-3048

Cottages / Cabins

Transportation

Auto Financing

Sport Utility Vehicle1995 Isuzu Rodeo 4x4, with 3.1 lt. engine, 241,000 kms, runs great, interior excellent, asking $2,200. 250-295-3861

Trucks & Vans1994 GMC 4x4 runs great, $1000 OBO. 250-295-3769

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