Similkameen Spotlight, May 21, 2014

The Princeton Racing Days Association is not about to let the lack of thoroughbred racing deter their efforts to provide a fantastically fun weekend for Princeton during the weekend of June 28 and 29.

During this weekend, Sunflower Downs Race Track will still bustle with activity. The associa-tion is hosting Little Britches Rodeo as well as providing entertainment suitable for the entire family.

The fun-filled weekend will begin on Friday, June 27 with the annual Princeton Rotary Parade in the down town core at 6 p.m. The Princeton Youth Ambassador Coronation will take place right after the parade at the Riverside Community Centre Theatre at 7:00 p.m.

On Saturday morning, the concession at Sunflower Downs will open with a pancake breakfast to start off the weekends events.

The weekend will host performances and activities including: West Coast Lumberjack Shows, featuring The Mountain Show. This show includes activities such as : Chainsaw Carving - under two minute carving creations, Standing Block Chop - test of strength and accuracy - Axe throw - throwing double bitted axe at target, Jack and Jill Cross Cut - ladies

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Did you know that there is an item in your kitchen consid-ered today to be a “common staple” that once was worth its weight in gold?

Peppercorns, during the Middle Ages, were used as payment for rent, debts and were considered to be one of five essential luxuries, including African ivory, Chinese silk, German amber and Arabian incense in which foreign trade with the Roman Empire was based upon.

Pepper is also known for it’s medicinal and health benefits. World-wide, it is prized as a flavour enhancer and still

accounts for one-fourth of the worlds spice trade.

Local entrepreneur, Ed Vermette, is learning just how val-ued this spice really is.

Ed was given a bag of bourbon-smoked peppercorns to try last year and as the old saying goes….the rest is history.

“I couldn’t really taste a big difference and I thought I could do better,” explained Vermette. “So I went out into my back yard in the middle of winter with my Little Chief Smoker…and I smoked for days and days until I got it. Gave it out to my family and friends and they loved it.” He’s been experimenting and giving out samples since November of 2013.

The “it” of which he speaks is a full-flavoured peppercorn. An idea born of three facets of cooking that many people use…pepper, smoke and alcohol.

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Smokin’ hot product hits marketPartners Ed Vermette and Brent McClelland proudly introduce the smoking gun pepper co., and their new product available at Doug’s Homestead, located on Hwy 3. Three flavours of gourmet peppercorns were released for sale on Friday, May 16.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 PXA Grounds. New Members welcome!

PRINCETON FISH & GAME:Princeton Fish and Game Associa-tion, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, contact Al Lay 250-295-0250.

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets the third Thursday of the month in the office at Sunflower Downs (PXA Grounds) at 6:30 p.m.

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION:Meets on the fourth Tuesday of each month in the office at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m.

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

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We risk losing Canadian Medicare as we know it.

Right now, there’s a legal attack before the courts that could turn Canada’s Medicare system into a US-style system.

The attack is driven by Dr. Brian Day, owner of the Vancouver-based Cambie Surgery Centre, a for-profit surgical clinic known for unlawfully billing for medically-necessary care.

The case is being called the most significant constitutional challenge in Canadian history. And it’s going to trial in BC Supreme Court in 2014.

This challenge aims to do away with Medicare in Canada by striking down provincial health legislation that limits the for-profit delivery of medically necessary services, claiming that these rules violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

What does this mean for me and my family? If Dr. Day wins this case, we’ll lose the public

health care system that we all rely on. Expensive private insurance will become the

new norm, like in the United States where it costs the average family $16,000 a year. Most bank-ruptcies in the US are due to medical bills – we don’t want to see a system in Canada where we risk losing our homes or go deep in debt when we get sick or injured.

Public wait times will also become longer, as doctors and nurses are drained from the public system to the for-profit system.

Why it’s a national issue affecting everyone in Canada

Even though the case is in the BC Supreme Court, it threatens health care across Canada. Because of the constitutional nature of the case, if Dr. Day wins the challenge, the laws that pro-tect our public health care system will crumble across the country.

We have to make sure Dr. Day is defeated. In contrast to the aims of these for-profit clinics owners, Canadians don’t want US-style health care. Poll after poll show that the public favours investment and innovation in public health care to improve the system for everyone, not the expansion of for-profit health care that benefits only a very wealthy elite.

Who’s fighting for our public health care sys-tem?

The BC Health Coalition and Canadian Doctors for Medicare are interveners in this case. This means that we are participating directly in the litigation, and we’ll be standing up for Medicare in court.

But we know that our participation in the case alone can’t ensure this legal attack is defeated. It’s going to take a huge public outcry to save Canadian Medicare. It’s going to take talking to our governments, our local newspapers, and our family and friends to make very clear: we want a public health care system that works for all Canadians and this legal attack must be defeated. This is going to be a big challenge, but we know that together we can win this case and ensure that Medicare is here for generations to come.

To get involved and for more information, go to www.savemedicare.ca or contact the BC Health Coalition at [email protected]

For-profit clinics attack Medicare in court, seek US-style system

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VICTORIA – The B.C. government is offer-ing teachers an undisclosed signing bonus and reducing its proposed contract length from 10 years to six.

Education Minister Peter Fassbender said the details of the offer and the amount of the proposed bonus will be disclosed Friday when it is presented to the B.C. Teachers’ Federation by Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the prov-ince’s 60 school districts.

There was no indication of a change to Cameron’s latest general wage proposal, a 6.5 percent increase over six years. BCTF president Jim Iker termed that a “lowball offer” that B.C.’s 40,000 teachers would be unlikely to accept.

Fassbender and Cameron have maintained that the government’s wage offer is consis-tent with settlements with other public sector employee groups.

The new term length is a small modification of the earlier proposal, which was for a 10-year deal with wage negotiations to resume for the final four years. That proposal would have meant the BCTF couldn’t strike after six years if they didn’t accept the wage extension, because they would still be under contract.

Iker said Thursday the 10-year term was never workable, and after 16 months of Premier Christy Clark’s promises, he’s pleased to see it off the table.

“The government has put various offers on the table, but we’ve also been listening to the feedback,” Fassbender said.

“The premier and I have been talking and we are absolutely committed to long-term stabil-ity, to a decade of labour peace in our school system.”

The latest BCTF proposal is for a four-year term with wage and cost of living increases Iker estimates at 13.25 percent over the term.

Unions representing 47,000 health care work-ers announced Thursday they are recommend-ing their members accept a five-year settle-ment that includes a 5.5 percent wage increase. Workers in hospitals, residential care facilities, emergency health services and supply and logis-tics will begin voting on the settlement next week.

The BCTF began work-to-rule action in April, refusing supervision outside classrooms and communication with school management. A March strike vote gives the BCTF a mandate to begin rotating strikes at any time.

Signing bonus offered for teacher deal

Tom FletcherBlack Press

Peter Cameron, chief negotiator for the province’s 60 school districts.

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Attention Cascade Medical Clinic Patients

Effective immediately, Dr. Evaristus Idanwekhai’s (“Dr. Eva”) office will be open Wednesday to Friday

from 9 a.m. to Noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed Monday and Tuesday).

On July 31, 2014, Dr. Idanwekhai will be closing his practice.

Interior Health is committed to having a full complement of five physicians for Princeton. Efforts to recruit a replacement for Dr. Idanwekhai, as well

as an additional physician at Cascade Medical Clinic are underway. Patients will be notified when a

new physician is hired.

For any urgent health concerns, patients may report to the emergency department at the Princeton Regional Hospital. The emergency department in

Princeton continues to provide 24/7 service.

Interior Health would like to thank Dr. Eva for his years of service and contribution to the community of Princeton. We also thank Princeton area residents for their patience as we recruit additional physicians to

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Rosemary Doughty, a local who has tried the peppercorns praised, “It is excellent, you can grind it easily… rub it on steak. The smokey bourbon flavour brings anything you put it on to life - it’s exceptional.”

Doughty has tried the Whiskey Jack Black Gourmet Peppercorns. It’s really delicious - If you love to cook you’re going to love this prod-uct,” she stated.

Another of Vermette’s projects brought him and his now business partner together.

Brent McClelland had heard about Ed Vermette and his projects and decided to give him a call to ask about apple crates, Ed’s current project.

“He came to the house,” said Vermette, “I had a bunch of my other products out with the apple crates. He looked in one of the crates and saw one of my bags -(containing black peppercorns) First thing he did was grab one of the bags. He opened it and smelled it, he did that approximately 40 times…couldn’t stop smelling it. Fell in love with the product and said it was going to be a best seller.”

After a bit of conversation between the two, McClelland left and told Veremtte he would con-tact him about the crates.

The next day, he returned but did not want to talk about the crates—he wanted to talk pepper.

McClelland had a few questions for Vermette and they discussed some solutions to make things work better (i.e. shorten time for production) as McClelland has a commercial kitchen at Doug’s Homestead.

“I don’t know if it was 15 minutes and the words out of his mouth were something about a partnership — my hand went out and we shook immediately,” said Vermette.

the smoking gun pepper co., was born and the official product release took place on May 16.

Manufacturing and the first selling point takes place right at Doug’s Homestead - home of the famous pepperoni, beef, jerky and gourmet meats shop located at 6245 Hwy 3, between Princeton and Hedley.

“We also have a place we’ll be selling it out of in Port Moody, looks like a place in Abbotsford and that’s just the beginning,” McClelland announced.

“I probably wouldn’t have taken it anywhere except local restaurants and markets if I hadn’t

met Brent and Linette,” adds Vermette, “Their enthusiasm and partnership drives me to want to see it succeed.”

Linette McClelland is the muscle in the part-nership, say the two men. She is the bookkeeper, the boss and communicator and keeps them organized.

Using their existing connections, Doug’s Homestead contacts, chefs, restaurants and peo-ple they know in general, the product is get-ting out into the public. Word-of-mouth and Facebook are getting it out there even further. A website is also currently under construction.

Local photographer, Eva Pratico was enlisted to take marketing photos for the company. As she was known by Brent and family (she had done family portraits for them) they felt she was right for the job. Pratico captured the essence of the company perfectly and the logo was created.

Vermette proclaims, “What we think we have is a product that nobody else has or has done. It’s unique in what we’re doing…the recipe and process are the whole thing, and thats about all we can say about the product.”

“There is other pepper companies that do a similar product,” chimed in McClelland, “Some blend different seasonings, others re-smoke pep-percorns—we’ve figured out to how get the whis-ky, bourbon and the wine into the actual pep-percorn.”

Three flavours are available now; Whiskey Jack, From the Vines (Shiraz) and Yo Ho Ho Rum. There are more on the way but the partners are not letting them out just yet. “We’re not tell-ing, it’s a trade secret,” they teased.

“There are endless possibilities for what we can do…. we don’t have to stop,” beamed Vermette.

“Things are going up,” says McClelland. Vermette adds, “Yes, up. We’re hoping for a long- term thing and lot of growth. This is a perfect connection and it’s exciting.”

Stop in at Doug’s Homestead for a gourmet meat treat and to get your choice of smoking gun peppercorns. They are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily.

To keep up with the smoking gun pepper co., like them on Facebook: https://www.face-book.com/pages/The-Smoking-Gun-Pepper-Co/646162622141845 and watch for the web-site—coming soon.

the smoking gun pepper co., gourmet peppercorns: Three flavours are available now; Whiskey Jack, From the Vines (Shiraz) and Yo Ho Ho Rum. There are more on the way, but the partners are not letting them out just yet.


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VICTORIA – The B.C. School Trustees’ Association is calling for a mandatory high school course on the history of residential schools set up to assimilate aboriginal children into European culture.

Trustees propose a 25-hour course required for all graduating stu-dents, using interviews with residential school survivors, presentations by aboriginal leaders and discussion of current events.

This would build on aboriginal courses already in offered in B.C. schools, and a public education effort that began with Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s 2008 apology and compensation for Canada’s resi-dential school policy.

B.C. Teachers’ Federation vice-president Glen Hansman gave a speech on the need for mandatory education to a 2012 teacher conference. He said cur-rent aboriginal culture courses are poorly attended, and went on to denounce a school system he said is still based on “colonialism” and a “settler construct” of history.

“We need to acknowledge that racism is the norm in public schools – still today,” Hansman said.

Is it really? He also claimed that the purpose and legacy of the residential schools have been “deliberately hidden” from school curriculum.

In lieu of evidence, Hansman recounted old anec-dotes of American-style stereotyping from his own schooling in Ontario. But mostly he demanded social engineering in schools that must of course include more funding, more teacher professional development time and an affirmative action program to recruit more aboriginal teachers.

Do Hansman’s allegations reflect the kind of attitude that would lead to truth and reconciliation? Or are they signs of another unfor-tunate legacy, that of the victim studies mentality that permeates our universities?

Here’s a suggestion for this mandatory course. Students could spend a couple of hours on one of the definitive works of B.C. aboriginal history, A Stó:lo Coast Salish Historical Atlas. A long-term project of the Stól:lo Nation, the atlas has meticulously documented chapters on European contact and residential schools, and others that

piece together oral histories and what few written records there are of B.C. First Nations life at the time of European contact.

A journal kept at Fort Langley from 1827 to 1830 documents some of the raids between aboriginal communities on the Fraser River and Vancouver Island, corroborating elders’ accounts. During those three years, Cowichan men attacked the Chilliwack Stó:lo com-munity four times. In the same period, the journal records 30 inci-dents of inter-community violence, some reaching down to present-day Washington state.

Atlas editor Keith Thor Carlson summarized the research this way: “Viewed from the perspective of the aggressor, raids and attacks appear to have been motivated primarily by a desire to obtain quick wealth (in the form of slaves and property such as dried and smoked salmon) or to exact revenge for previous insults.”

Archaeological study of stone fortifications and weapons at fishing sites in the Fraser Canyon traces a history of inter-community violence back at least 3,000 years.

Historians characterize some of this as warfare. British colonial authorities had some “settler con-structs” about these activities: they saw them as assault, robbery, abduction and murder as well as slavery.

This is the seldom-discussed backdrop for the European settle-ment of British Columbia, the imposition of British law and the later establishment of church-run residential schools.

None of this is to excuse the forced removal of aboriginal children from their families, the horrendous abuse and neglect or the multi-generational damage to a culture already weakened by waves of smallpox. This 1928 plan to fix what was called the “Indian problem” deserves to be understood by everyone.

But glossing over historical context and presenting a guilt trip to students would serve no one well.

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

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B.C.’s new recycling rules a costly tax on

consumers

BC ViewsTOM FLETCHER

SpotlightOPINION

Environment Minister Mary Polak recently announced that many small businesses will be exempt from onerous new recycling rules set to come into effect this May.

While it’s always better to have fewer businesses affected by dumb rules, the minister’s announcement doesn’t change the fact that the new recycling plan delivers no demonstrated environmental benefit while increasing prices to consumers and costs to the many businesses of all sizes that will still be affected.

The government’s announcement is the policy equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig.

The province’s new approach to recycling should be abandoned. Here are 10 reasons why:

1) The new recycling rules add enormous costs to businesses and put a hidden tax on consumers for no environmental benefit over our existing (and very functional) blue-box programs. The new program is estimated to cost more than $100 million just to run. This does not include the huge cost of compliance.

2) The new recycling plan grants monopoly tax-ing and regulating power to an arms-length group (MultiMaterial B.C.) that has no real accountability to anyone.

3) B.C. recycling policy should be made in B.C. This recycling policy is generated by and for a small board of Toronto-based multinational corporations.

4) The new recycling rules are so complicated that there is massive confusion regarding who is affected and how to comply. Businesses are being advised to check with their regulatory affairs and finance depart-ments. For most small business owners, this means checking with themselves.

5) The new rules never would have passed the gov-ernment’s own regulatory reform checklist because the costs aren’t justified and the program is too compli-cated to be easily understood.

6) The new rules are not small-business friendly. Some small businesses are even being bullied by big businesses to comply. One supermarket told their small-business suppliers that they have to comply with the new rules and that the supermarket will not accept any price increases to make up for the additional com-pliance costs.

7) Community newspapers will have a very hard time absorbing the additional costs. Some papers have closed, and others are sure to follow if the program goes forward.

8) The economic viability of existing recycling depots in small towns across the province is threatened. These depots provide local jobs and many have been on the front lines of helping promote environmental objectives in their municipalities for over a decade.

9) The rules are ostensibly about reducing packag-ing but there are no direct incentives to reduce packag-ing in the program.

10) The public and small businesses were never properly consulted about abandoning the existing blue-box programs and replacing them with a program run by an unaccountable board of big businesses.

It’s a bit of a head-scratcher as to why a govern-ment that has championed the importance of a strong economy based on B.C. priorities would go forward with wasteful, destructive policy designed by Toronto big business. The only good news is that it’s not too late to reconsider.

Laura Jones is executive vice -president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business. She can be reached at [email protected] or follow her on Twitter @CFIBideas.

Guest EditorialLaura Jones

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AUTUMN ART EXHIBITION

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Saturday, September 27, 2014Riverside Centre, Princeton, BC

Applications to be received by September 12, 2014. Artwork to be

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Public Works Week ~ a celebration of our local crew members

During the regular meeting of Council on April 7, 2014, Mayor Frank Armitage officially proclaimed May 18 to 24, 2014 as Public Works Week in the Town of Princeton.

The official proclamation; “WHEREAS: public works infrastructure, facilities and

services are vital to the health, safety and well-being of the residents of Princeton, BC; and

WHEREAS: such facilities and services could not be pro-vided without the dedicated efforts of public works profes-sionals, engineers and administrator who are responsible for building, operating and maintaining the public works systems that serve our citizens; and

WHEREAS: the Public Works Association instituted Public Works Week as a public education campaign to inform communities and their leaders on the importance of our nation’s public infrastructure and public works services; and

WHEREAS: it is in the public interest of citizens and civic leaders to gain knowledge of the public works needs and programs of their respective communities;

WHEREAS: Public Works Week also recognizes the con-tributions of public works professionals.”

In celebration of Public Works Week, the Similkameen Spotlight is pleased to present this focus on our public works employees and the work they do for the community of Princeton.

“We look after the operation and maintenance of most of the town’s functions and services,” explains Kevin Huey, Director of Infrastructure and Parks for the Town of Princeton.

A crew of eight working forty plus hours a week at times manage and maintain services including: the water service, storm drains, wastewater collection and treatment, road and sidewalk construction and maintenance as well as the main-tenance and care of the Princeton Cemetery.

The crew are also responsible for the maintenance of all Town of Princeton owned properties, buildings and facilities including: Princeton Centennial Pool, the municipal camp-ground, the Princeton Airport, town office, parks and play-grounds.

As part of their employment, crew members also travel to take training courses to upgrade their skills in order to per-form their duties. In fact, Britt Fraser has just returned from a week-long Wastewater Management Course.

In celebration of Public Works Week we salute the members of the Public Works Crew of the Town of Princeton:

Kevin Huey - Director of Infrastructure and Parks for the Town of Princeton is the head of the Public Works Department. Kevin has been employed with the Town of Princeton in this position for one year. However, Kevin is quite familiar with the town and his job as he was an employ-ee of the town just out of high school in 1978 until 1990. He then went on to work in the Kaleden and Keremeos Irrigation Districts before retuning home to Princeton last year.

Ken Gibson - Public Works Foreman has been serving the Town of Princeton for 23 years. Ken says it’s his duty to make

sure that all the work scheduled and employees are well organized. Ken and his wife Isabelle, who worked in the school district, raised their two children here.

Len Liberatore - Relief Foreman and Jack of all Trades, is a proud third generation Princetonite. Len’s children were raised locally as well. Len will be celebrating his 39th year of service to the Town of Princeton this year.

Allan Bouvette - Utility Operator and Jack of all Trades, has served with the Town of Princeton for 11 years. Allan and his wife Aida, nurse at Ridgewood Lodge, raised their two children here.

Britt Fraser - Water and Wastewater Operator for the Town of Princeton has just celebrated his 8th year of service. Britt and his wife, Marcie Whelpton are raising three children here, with their eldest graduating this year. Britt is well known for his performances with the local theatre group since 2007.

Jerry Seifried - Jack of all Trades, is coming into his third year of ser-vice to the Town of Princeton. Jerry says that he and his wife Annette enjoy fishing and camping during their leisure time. Jerry also has a passion for model planes.

Travis Barck - an Arborist by profession is working as a Jack of all Trades for the Town of Princeton. Travis is coming up on his 1st year of service and says that he is enjoying Princeton, especially now that it is Spring.

Jarod Thomas - Equipment Operator for the Town of Princeton is going into his forth year of ser-vice. Jarod was raised in Princeton and he and his wife Crystal, who works in reception at the hospital, are raising their three daughters here.

See more photos of crew members on pages 6 and 9.


Kevin Huey - Director of Infrastructure and Parks for the Town of Princeton. Kevin had worked for Keremeos and Kaleden prior to his returning to Princeton and filling his current position.


Len Liberatore - Relief Foreman and Jack of all Trades has worked for the Town of Princeton for 39 years. In this photo, Len is removing a portion of sidewalk to make room for a driveway.


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Ken Gibson - Public Works Foreman has been serving the Town of Princeton for 23 years. Ken makes sure that both the employees and the work sched-uled are well organized.


Allan Bouvette - Utility Operator and Jack of all Trades, has served with the Town of Princeton for 11 years. In this photo Allan is mowing the grass at the Princeton Cemetery.


Travis Barck - an Arborist by profession is working as a Jack of all Trades for the Town of Princeton. In this photo, Travis is working on removing a portion of sidewalk to make room for a driveway.


from the crowd get to saw through a log along with their lumberjack partner and more; Bells and Whistles Mini Golf will have a challenging and fun 9-hole miniature golf course set up on site for your pleasure; Mudd Safety Awareness will present the do’s and don’ts of ATVing. A great experience for kids from 6 to 16 years and they’ll get to ride!

Rainbow the Clown, (aka Larry Dixon of Calgary, Alberta) an award winning balloon artist will entertain during the weekend with his juggling, magic, comedy and fun, fun, funner performances.

By popular request from attendees of the rodeo, Darrel and Kathleen Johnston of Buckin’ Bull Rentals from Mission B.C., will return to Princeton on Saturday, June 28 to provide a day of thrills for the event.

For the adults only, the beer garden will be open and on Saturday night you can dance to live music provided by Dale Seaman and Highway 97.

Concession, vendors and plenty of action await you at Sunflower Downs on June 28 and 29. Admission costs $5 for adults and $2 for children (12 and under) and seniors. Gates open at 9:30 a.m., each day.

To keep up on events for the weekend, please visit www.facebook.com/princetonracingdays or www.princetonracingdays.ca

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Mudd Safety Awareness will be present at Sunflower Downs on June 28 and 29 to teach kids about riding ATV’s in a safe manner.

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Left: Jarod Thomas - Equipment Operator for the Town of Princeton is going into his forth year of ser-vice. Jarod stopped in for a chat after just fin-ishing some work at the arena.

Right: Jerry Seifried - Jack of all Trades, is com-ing into his third year of service to the Town of Princeton. In this photo Jerry is cleaning up the grounds at the Princeton Cemetery.


A trial date has been set in the double-murder that occurred in Princeton last year.

John Ike Koopmans, 49 at the time of this arrest on March 31, 2013, is charged with two counts of murder and a single count of attempted murder. A five-week trial has been scheduled to begin on Feb. 16, 2015.

Koopmans is alleged to have shot and killed Robert Keith Wharton, 44, and Rosemary Fox, 32 and injured another man at a property on Old Hedley Road in Princeton on March 30, 2013.

In February Koopmans appeared in front of a provincial court judge in Penticton for a prelimi-nary inquiry. Wearing glasses and a long goatee, he sat silent listening to witnesses and appeared to be taking notes while seated in the prisoners’ dock. He has been in custody since his arrest.

In the days that followed the shootings, RCMP said Koopmans and the shooting victims all lived in the Princeton area and were known to each other.

Kristi PattonWestern News Staff

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Britt Fraser - Water and Wastewater Operator for the Town of Princeton has just celebrated his 8th year of service. While cleaning out the flooded storm drains after a massive rain, Britt takes a moment to get rid of the water in his boot.


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President of Princeton Crisis Assistance picks up the donations for the food bank that were pur-chased during the Valley First Budget Challenge for the second annual Amazing Literacy Race held in Princeton on May 8. Valley First gave each of the eight teams of students $20 to purchase non-perishable food items from Cooper’s Foods.

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Local photographer, Susan Jakubec found this creature in her garden on May 14. She posted the photo to her Facebook page, Susan Jakubec Photography and within a few hours it received over 1,200 views! A gentleman from the BC Royal Museum contacted Susan to let her know that the spider is a “tarantuloid”– a female of the “folding-door” spider genus Antrodiaetus, and is most likely the species Antrodiaetus hageni. None identified from Princeton before. “Fang Face” as named by Susan’s son is now at the BC Royal Museum and thankfully, not in her garden.Thanks for sharing the photos Susan.

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Stamp Mill Day in HedleyKelley, Bill, Joe, Verona, and TJ join Jodel in a sing-a-long in the gardens of the Hedley Museum during Hedley Stamp Mill Day on Saturday, May 17. A scavenger hunt for the kids, historical walking tour of town, music on the porch of the museum and gold panning out on the front lawn were other events that were part of the festivities. Doug Bratt, served up his famous Beef Dip for lunch accompanied by various salads brought by members of the community.

The Princeton Arts Council is pleased to provide the finish-ing touch to identi-fying the wetlands known as Cormack Marsh. Members of the Princeton’s Sierra Fire Crew have installed copies of posters cre-ated by local students along River Road and the KVR.

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I believe that everyone has one highly unusual character in their life that you can never forget. Mine is a fellow whose name shall remain anonymous. We’ll call him Gerry. He is indelibly linked in my mind to my arrival in Calgary immedi-ately after I had graduated from art school.

My two teenagers and I had traveled all night by train from Winnipeg at the end of August, 1986. When we arrived in sunny Calgary, dazed from lack of sleep and bloated bel-lies from trying to finish the food given to us for the trip, my brother was there to meet us.

We were Gordie’s guests for a few weeks while my son and I searched for jobs (eas-ily found in booming Calgary). Within a month, we were able to rent the townhouse next door and moving day approached. I should say, furniture scrounging day, because I had sold everything before leav-ing Winnipeg.

Gerry, who had a truck, was enlisted to help with the process. He was cheerful and enthusiastic about everything he did. I was a bit of an orphan in his mind and I was instantly adopted by this clearly eccentric man.

That first day of our relationship, he taught me two memorable things. First, if you wanted to be sure of a good merge into traffic in Calgary, you approached the point of no return at full speed and then at the last second, fully opened the driver’s door as if to exit your vehicle. (It worked like magic.) Second, if you wanted something cheap, leave the bargaining to good old Gerry and don’t ask ques-tions.

He had a budgie that had a vocabulary to put some people I know to shame. I was told the bird, which used to ride around on Gerry’s shoulder whether indoors or out, was banned from A.A. meetings for talking too much.

The bird, somewhat like me, was also a beneficiary of this man’s generous spirit.

The story goes that Gerry had been browsing in a pet store one day. As usual, he was broke but in a creative frame of mind. He spotted a very young bird with a damaged beak and offered to take it off the storekeeper’s hands, for nothing of course.

As the beak grew back in, the garrulous Gerry spent months teaching and training his little bird. He would open the window of his basement suite, go outside armed with a

dishtowel and wait for the bird fly out. Every time it made a run at the window, Gerry would flick the towel at it and it would fly back from the opening. Soon, it was possible to have fresh air and keep the bird inside!

There were a few near disasters though. Once, dur-ing morning coffee, a treat for both of them, the bird was perched on the edge of Gerry’s cup, chattering away and occasionally dipping his head for a drink. The little fellow slipped and fell in, badly burning his feet. No matter. Soon, Gerry had rigged up a tiny sling, pulling the burned feet through two tiny holes in the bottom. He hung the sling in the cage and hand fed and watered the patient till he was healed well enough to perch.

Eventually, we moved to Drumheller and lost direct contact with Gerry. Yet, word would trickle back from time to time that there had been a sighting. His was not an easy life and we knew that he had suffered from addictions in his past. He had remained clean and sober and one of the last reports we received about Gerry was that he had been seen in the dead of a frigid Calgary winter entering the downtown detox with an unconscious street person slung over his shoul-der. He was a man of great compassion, having suffered much himself. He had such a heart for the vulnerable and although a couple of hours were about as much excitement as I could take for one day, to me he was a real Calgary cowboy hero.

God bless you Gerry!

ARTI-FACTSMERRILYN HUYCKE

Tower in place

The questions about whether Hedley, B.C., would actually receive cellular service or not were pretty much answered last week when this tower was put into place on Scott Avenue. Service is not active as of yet, but looks like it may be soon.


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Little Creek GrillSuzie's Shop........................Sweet Sensations................PRINCETON TAXI.................Princeton Health Centre.....Joan's All Occasion Candy BoquetsSun Oka Appraisals...........The Winking Pedlar..............Nugget Valley Gold..............Sewn For You.......................Red Cross.............................Vermilion Forks Fitness......Princeton Fire & Safety.......Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist).........Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................Custom Pool & Spa

ATTENTION BUSINESS OWNERS:If you *missed the book* and operate a business in our market area. Call the Similkameen Spotlight at: 250-295-3535 or Fax us a note at: 250-295-7322 and publish your name and number at no charge.

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Spotlight on Smiles

The Hunt family from Mission, B.C. enjoyed a gold panning experience at the Hedley Museum during Stamp Mill Day celebrations. The family was on their way to Castlegar over the holiday weekend and appreciated the fun stop!

Thumbs up to the safe drivers on the highway and to the

extra presence of the RCMP this past weekend.

Princeton Highway Rescue is happy to report they had no

accidents to attend to!

Thumbs up to the Princeton Racing Days Association for working to provide events to make June 28 and 29 a fun-filled weekend for everyone.

Looks like it will be a fantastic weekend!

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 HoursWed. 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Thurs. 9:30 - 11 a.m.

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


CAPRICORN: A rush of activity fills your calendar and keeps your phone ringing off the hook, Capricorn. Your challenge will be separating the pressing events from others.

AQUARIUS: Aquarius, paperwork has built up and requires more time than you had originally planned. There is no way to avoid this task, but a helper can make it move more quickly.

PISCES: Moderation is your mantra for the week, Pisces. Do not let the pendulum swing too far in either direction.

ARIES: Aries, your thoughts are distant right now, almost as if you’re living in a fantasy world. This is creatively beneficial but not so helpful for practical tasks.

TAURUS: Taurus, if you’re not careful, you could find yourself debating family and friends this week. Instead, try to sit back and listen rather than fostering debate.

GEMINI: Gemini, a realization about what is really important to you instills a renewed sense of confidence this week. You will be focused on important things.

CANCER: Cancer, if your finances seem like they are in a state of upheaval, it could be because you have not looked at everything in black and white just yet. Make some changes.

LEO: You come on too strong sometimes, Leo. Those who know you best can handle this approach, but you can scare off potential new friends if you do not ease up.

VIRGO: Be patient and do not demand too much of yourself during the next few days, Virgo. You need to keep your workload light; otherwise, you may get easily overwhelmed.

LIBRA: This is a time to discover the value of others, Libra. A willingness to try new things and delegate some responsibilities will free up your calendar.

SCORPIO: Certain personalities don’t always click, Scorpio. Don’t feel the need to overcompensate for a strained relationship. Spend more time with those with whom you connect.

SAGITTARIUS: Flexible thinking is key, Sagittarius, especially as you face a few new challenges this week. There are some opportunities to reconnect with family later in the week.

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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 jasmine 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 cori-

ander leaves (cilantro), plus more for garnish

4 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint Pinch of ground white pepper

1. Cut the pineapple in half lengthwise, and cut the fruit from the middle, leaving shell halves intact. Cut out the eyes and core. Set the shell halves aside. Dice the fruit. Dry the diced pine-

apple 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 pep-per.

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 corian-

der leaves, and mint; stir-fry for 30 seconds.5. Scoop the fried rice into the pineapple

shells and garnish with fresh coriander 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. PC144091


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A18 www.similkameenspotlight.com Wednesday, May 21, 2014 The Similkameen Spotlight

IZARD (nee HICKS)JANET, 1949 - 2014:

On 6 May 2014, Janet Izard, passed away peacefully

at Toronto General Hospital with her family present. For 4 months, she had valiantly battled infections following her liver transplant. We are very grateful to the dedication & care of the ICU staff at TGH throughout her time there. Jan is survived by her husband, John Izard, and two sons, Roger (Sabrina) and Douglas (Clare) and four grandchildren (Luke, Nathan, Kara and Joshua). She is also survived by her brother, Roger (Linda) Hicks and her nephew Bruce Hicks and her niece, Emily (Scott) Lindsay. She was born in Princeton, B.C. and graduated from UBC with a teaching degree. Her parents were Dr. Al Hicks and Eleanor Hicks. Jan’s focus was to help others. She was “born with her hand up” and actively volunteered for many groups during her 25 years in Brampton Ontario. She was a passionate gardener, golfer and dog lover. Donations can be made in her name to “Crohn’s & Colitis Canada” and we would like everyone to consider registering to become an organ donor to save others. There will be a “Celebration of Life” Service for Jan on next Saturday, 17 May, at 2:00 pm at St. Paul’s United Church in Brampton, ON. Our family is extremely grateful to the support we received from so many people during her illness.

Celebration of Lifefor Terry Rees

will be held at Coalmont Campsite

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The Town of Princeton has an opportunity for a student labourer in the Public Works Department. This position is suited for a self-motivated, well organized individual that can work with minimal supervision. Reporting to the Public Works Foreman, this person will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of quality and will perform a number of functions within the public works department. General maintenance duties will include manual tasks involving physical effort. Grade 12 and a valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with a safe driving record are required. A driver’s abstract may be requested. You must be physically fit and capable of using power equipment. Good public relations and interpersonal skills are essential. Excellent communication and team skills are a must. A valid first aid certificate is an asset. This is a seasonal temporary position intended for students who will be attending a post secondary education program in September. The ideal candidate may be considering a career in civil engineering or landscape horticulture or other related fields. This position is within the jurisdiction of the Town of Princeton and CUPE Local 608 Collective Agreement. The rate of pay is $15.00 per hour. Successful candidates will be selected based on their education, experience and skills related to the position. Please forward your resume by May 30, 2014 to: Town of Princeton PO Box 670 151 Vermilion Avenue Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 Or email to [email protected] The Town of Princeton thanks all applicants for their interest and advises that only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

Help Wanted

Princeton Museum NOW HIR-ING - Two positions for the 2014 summer season. Mu-seum Archive Assistant, Mu-seum Supervisor. Looking for a summer job? Are you a stu-dent (15 years or older) who is enrolled for classes in the 2014/2015 school year (sec-ondary or post)? If so we would love to meet you! Drop off, mail or email your resume: [email protected] PO Box 281 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 250-295-7588

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Warehouseman’s Lien ActAttention: Les Parolin PO Box 75 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #146 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Two thousand, Six hundrend and forty-eight dol-lars and eighty-seven cents ($2,648.87). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Brian Crites #95 6338 Vedder Rd. Chilliwack, BC V2R 3R3The contents of Unit #76 and Unit #19 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Three hundred and Eighty-six dollars ($386.00) and Three hundred and Twenty-nine dollars ($329.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Rayleen Brewer PO Box 2515 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #48 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Three hundred and Thirty dollars ($330.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Kenneth Szymczak PO Box 2504 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #67 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Four hundred and Seventy dollars ($470.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Dave Marklund PO Box 77 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #138 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Seven hundred and Eighty-one dollars ($781.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Donald McEachern PO Box 2322 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #104 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Five hundred and Two dollars ($502.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Jaquine Manet-Bobier 842 Daly Ave. Hedley, BCThe contents of Unit #128 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to One Thousand Eight hundred and Twenty-four dollars and Eighty-three cents ($1,824.83). If you have not paid this outstand-ing amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Eleanor Korpan PO Box 1450 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #87 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Two thousand, Two hundred and twenty dollars and six cents ($2,220.06). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Angela Millar PO Box 75 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #75 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to One Thousand, Eight hundred and Six dollars ($1,806.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Wayne Storry 5 Patchell Cres Kreswick, BC L4P 3T2The contents of Unit #64 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Nine hundred and Seven dollars ($907.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Luigi Del-Ciotto PO Box 2127 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #50 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to Nine hundred and Seventy-six dollars and eighty-seven cents ($976.87). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Wendy Head PO Box 2397 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #49 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to One Thousand, Three hundred and ten dollars and Fifty-three cents ($1,310.53). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Darren Mason PO Box 2201 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #34 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to One Thousand, Two hundred and Twelve dollars and Eighty-two cents ($1,212.82). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.Attention: Drew Nordquist PO Box 1515 Princeton, BC V0X1W0The contents of Unit #11 at Dewdney Trail Self Storage Ltd. have accumulated storage costs amounting to One Thousand, Eight hundred and twenty six dollars ($1,826.00). If you have not paid this outstanding amount by May 15, 2014 the contents will be sold by auction on Friday, May 23rd 2014 to cover storage costs.

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