EVENTS Get ready to hear the rumble this coming weekend Page 5
News Meet the new coach of the Princeton Posse Page 6
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Princeton Posse will ride on
A new board of directors has been elected to carry on the operations of Princeton’s Junior B Hockey Team. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Thirty four residents attended the Special Annual General Meeting for the Princeton Posse held Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m., at the Riverside Centre. The meeting chaired by Lyle Thomas, Leisure Services Manager for RDOS/Town of Princeton was held in hope that members of the community would come forward to assist in continuing the operations of the Princeton Posse Hockey Team. “I thank you sincerely, for coming out and for showing your support,” said Thomas to the 34 people in attendance. Thomas then went on to share a bit of the history of hockey in Princeton, the KIJHL and of the Princeton Posse. For interest he showed a photo of the Copper Mountain Hockey Team 1925 - 1926 (Similkameen League Champs) and showed the very first Jersey worn by the Princeton Posse. (The Posse logo then, was quite the large logo which covered the Enderby Ice Kings logo) After showing a history video sharing highlights of the Posse’s first 10 years, Thomas shared a proposed plan for operations, reiterating again and again, that “Many hands make light work.”
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Lisa Carleton/Spotlight (L to r) Morgan Whelpton, Miss Billy’s Restaurant is crowned Princeton Friendship Ambassador. Destiny Earle, Miss Royal Canadian Legion and Carmen Brodie, Miss Princeton Rotary Club are crowned Princeton Youth Ambassadors for 2013 during coronation on Friday, June 28.
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The Princeton Youth Ambassadors for 2013 were chosen at the coronation ceremony held at the Riverside Centre on Friday, June 28. The evening was emceed by 2011 Ambassador, Miss Taylor Robillard. MLA Jackie Tegart came to Princeton to participate in the Rotary Parade and to extend her congratulations to this years candidates. She began by stating, “What poise, elegance and handsomeness.” Tegart then went on to say what an excellent program Youth Ambassadors was and that, “programs to teach youth to be leaders were priceless—offering incredible opportunities.”
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Mayor Frank Armitage extended a welcome to all visiting royalty and a special welcome to visitors from Princeton’s sister city—Mayor Patrick Plumb and his family. To the candidates he extended his pride in them. “This town could not be more proud of you, he said, “You have risen to the challenge without question—you are fine young citizens.” Visiting royalty from Boston Bar, Vernon, Summerland, Lytton, Osoyoos, Oliver and New Westminster were introduced and each extended an invitation to visit their communities. Bree Lindley, Princeton’s Rodeo Queen extended a warm welcome to all. The BC Ambassador Team; Acacia Schmietenknop and Mariah Morris, (Carley Henniger unable to attend) offered
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COMMUNITY CaleNdar Arts GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month. 4:30 p.m. @ the Riverside Centre. Enquiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome! BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250295-4194 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. 250295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 Community: FREE MAN & FREE wOMAN: Declare Sovereigns Princeton Public Library. Next date to be announced. INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250295-3541. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all. 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: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. 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 1-866856-8442 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 COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am wHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments 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 Arnie 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 ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available.
PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060
HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum
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 250295-6727
THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.
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 @ 250295-0171 Health PRINCETON 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 or Del 250-295-3266 TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca
VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: 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 every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome! PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the PXA grounds. New Members welcome! PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134 PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: Meets at the Sunflowers Downs Race Track. Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. New Members welcome! PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Fair Grounds. 6:30 p.m. New Members welcome! PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland 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.
CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622.
SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005
FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663
LAPADARY 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!
NEw LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central 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 information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, 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.
PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085
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The Special Annual General Meeting called for the Princeton Posse had a good turnout from interested community members. 18 directors were elected. (13 in photo) The new board of directors for the Princeton Posse includes; Dean Johnston, Mike Grgich, Gary Fraser, Richard White, Ian Elko, Anthony Pankratz, Larry Lagault, Pam Lagault, Corry Oerlemans, Linda Hodgson, Jackie Hilton, Lorna Coyne, Linda Thompson, Randy McLean, Kirk McConnell, Dorothy Lauder, Sharon Zieske, and Peter McDonald.
POSSE RIDES ON - from page 1 The proposed plan was designed by an interim committee, who has kept up with Posse operations since the former board stepped down. (Dave Claire, Larry Legault and Lyle Thomas) Nominations from the floor were then taken as well as a list of names of residents who had put their names forward for positions was read. Eighteen individuals were elected to the board and from those 18, the executive members were chosen. The Princeton Posse board of directors for the 2013/14 year are; president - Dean Johnston, vice presidents - Corry Oerlemans and Mike Grgich, treasurer - Lorna Coyne, secretary - Pam Lagault, director of marketing - Richard White, director of fundraising - Ian Elko, game day directors - Linda Thompson, Pam Lagault, Ian Elko and Gary Fraser, media relations directors - Randy McLean and Dean Johnston, director of communications - Kirk McConnell, director of sales and merchandising - Jackie Hilton, director of office operations - Larry Lagault, director of public relations - Anthony Pankratz, director of special events - Dorothy Lauder, team liaison directors - Linda Hodgson, Sharon Zieske, and Linda Thompson and the director of transportation - Peter McDonald. Ex-officio members are the Town of Princeton and the Regional District Of Okanagan-Similkameen. (RDOS) Thomas again extended his thanks for the community support shown and for the dedication of the folks who stepped forward to carry the Posse ride on. To date the Posse Camp schedule is as follows; Training - August 19 - 23; Prep Camp - August 23 to 26 and Try-outs are scheduled for August 27 - 29. The regular season is scheduled to begin September 13, 2013. For more information, please visit www.kijhl.ca
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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. PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca
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The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union (IBEW)Local 213 has been in bargaining with FortisBC since January of this year. On Wednesday, June 26 FortisBC locked out 240 of it’s employees. The main issues involved in the dispute are wages and control over job descriptions. IBEW 213 filed strike notice on March 13 and began withdrawing non-essential services in midMay. The services withdrawn were those such as using computers or doing paperwork. Work was completed, but documentation was not. An essential services agreement was worked out with the company and the union in May. Joyce Wagenaar director of communications for FortisBC said, “When job action escalated, we felt there were distraction issues. The company has
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The results of the May 14 B.C. election had barely been confirmed when opposition parties and political observers like Black Press’s Tom Fletcher made note of big raises instituted by the B.C. Liberals for key politicial staff. Ministerial assistants’ salaries ceilings increased from $94,500 to $105,000, the top salary for the premier’s chief of staff increased from $195,000 to $230,000, and the premier’s deputy chief of staff’s salary rose from $144,000 to $230,000. So much for the Liberal party’s preelection rhetoric regarding the party’s priority to control spending. The move may prove to be ill timed, however, as the public could show their discontent through the ballot during Premier Clark’s upcoming July 10 byelection in Westside - Kelowna It will also be interesting to see what the Liberals prioritize in their upcoming core review. It will be even interesting at the local level, since newly elected MLA, former Regional District Okanagan Similkameen Chair and Penticton Mayor Dan Ashton has been appointed Vice Chair of the Cabinet Working Group on Core Review. Will the core review cut services to the average B.C. resident while ignoring these generous, unwarranted, appointed perks and salaries to government officials and insiders? Ashton advanced himself politically out of a perceived reputation for fiscal responsibility during his years as Penticton mayor. Will he and the review committee now conveniently overlook these recent top pay increases, that were not part of the Liberal election platform, for the sake of political expediency? Without a good deal of public backlash, it would seem to be a definite possibility.
Clark resumes Campbell arrogance VICTORIA – Call it the Beach Blanket Budget. while the media’s on holidays, while people are at the Despite having to campaign once again to win beach thinking about other things. We’ll pass our a seat in a byelection, Premier Christy Clark has bogus budget and then we’ll see you in February’.” ordered the legislature to sit without her through Is the budget accurate, or “bogus,” or somewhere most of July to pass the budget that was tabled in between? They’re always projections, so that can’t before the election. be determined until next year. But the proposal to This rare summer session ensures a couple of keep the increase in overall spending to less than two things. First, there will be less time for real financial per cent, with nearly all the increase going to health results to contradict the rosy predictions made by and education, is difficult to accept. Tom Fletcher Finance Minister Mike de Jong in February. During his time, Campbell topped the Fraser Second, it ensures that there will be minimum Institute’s ranking of most fiscally responsible prepublic attention paid to the deliberations, as people miers, limiting spending growth to 4.4 per cent. focus on their summer vacations and put the busiDuring those same years, average provincial econess of running the province aside again. nomic growth was only 4.1 per cent, meaning that B.C. Liberal house leader Mike de Jong insists there has been under the supposedly tight-fisted, tax-cutting Campbell, governno decision made on whether the legislature will sit again in the ment continued to grow to more than 20 per cent of gross domesfall. The standard schedule, put in place under former premier tic product. Gordon Campbell, calls for MLAs to assemble in October and Clark has indicated several times since her surprise election win November, to consider legislation, after a spring devoted to the that she intends to make government smaller. That’s the difference budget and ministry spending. between her “core review” of government programs and the one This was a serious reform that went along with four-year conducted by Campbell in the painful first years of his mandate. scheduled elections. But Campbell soon abandoned this noble This is why I mentioned last week that one of the more signifiapproach, with fall sessions dwindling to a few days to deal with cant instructions given to Clark’s cabinet ministers was to examine urgent issues or disappearing altogether. turning the Liquor Distribution Branch into a separate corporaI expected Clark to reverse that after she led the party to vic- tion with its own board of directors. tory in May and consigned the Campbell era to the history books. That in itself may slightly increases the size of government. Open, accountable government and all that. But it could be a preliminary step to selling the whole thing off So why the summer session? I’m inclined to agree with NDP and reducing the government’s role to taxing and regulating booze house leader John Horgan, who meets privately with de Jong sales. in his role of government house leader to thrash out schedules. You can imagine how that would go over with the NDP, with Here’s Horgan’s message to Clark and her government as he former liquor store union boss George Heyman among the loudemerged from the latest meeting: est opposition MLAs. “You ran on a platform that you claimed you were ready to This is the kind of change that should be debated in public, not implement. And what we’re getting instead is, ‘let’s jam ’em in here by press release.
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A&W/Princeton Show “N” Shine Princeton welcomes car enthusiasts from all over BC, Canada and United States for a weekend of cars, cars, and more cars! Start your weekend off at the 13th Annual Princeton Show and Shine as classic, custom, hot rods and vintage cars line Bridge Street Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live music with the Allenby Road Band, prizes, hot dogs, burgers and viewing some beautiful cars will make this a great day for everyone. All money raised will goes towards purchasing equipment for our local hospital and Ridgewood.
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The Allenby Road Band from Princeton will provide the music entertainment while you check out the 13th Annual A&W/Princeton Show “N” Shine car show on Saturday, July 6.
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Canadian Bull Run Rally The Canadian Bull Run Car Rally is visiting the Princeton Airport on Sunday, July 7 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Come on up to view these spectacular Supercars and talk to the drivers during their car show from 1-2 p.m. Supercar drag racing is beginning at 2:15 p.m. The Canadian Bull Run Crew will be giving sizable donations to youth organizations in Princeton. Admission is by donation at the gate. For more information or to volunteer for these two great events please contact Nadine McEwen at 250-295-6067 or e-mail: nmcewen@ princeton.ca
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Students from Princeton Secondary got a sneak peak at a couple of the cars in June. Supercars like; a Lamborghini Aventador, Audi R8’s, Ferraris, McLaren SLR, Lamborghini Murciélago, Nissan GTR’s and more will be involved in the show on Sunday, July 7 at the Princeton Airport. To find out more about the rally please visit www.canadianbullrun.com or like them on Facebook to keep up with their events. www.facebook.com/CanadianBullrun
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Saturday, July 6, 2013 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. All Entrants Welcome - entry by Donation
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Bronze medals of bravery awarded to locals
Attention
Friends and Supporters of the
Erris VoluntEEr FirE AssociAtion NOTICE OF AGM AND FIRE HALL GRAND OPENING 2254 Princeton-Summerland Road SATuRDAy, JuLy 6, 2013 3:00 p.m. Annual General Meeting 4:30 p.m. Grand Opening - BBQ by donation Celebrate the construction of our new Fire Hall! Please bring something to share, (appy/salad/dessert), your favourite refreshment and a chair or two.
Barry Gerding/Kelowna Capital News
During the RCMP awards presentation ceremony in Kelowna on June 27, Argo highways maintenance employee David Groff and RCMP Const. Mike Leiding were presented with the Royal Canadian Humane Association Bronze Medal. RCMP deputy commissioner Craig Callens, commanding officer of E Division presented the medals to honour the gentlemen for their acts of bravery following an accident which took place on the Similkameen River in February of 2012.
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L to r: Randy McLean, Richard White, Dean Johnston, Bill Rotheisler, Corry Oerlemans and Gary Fraser. Bill Rotheisler has been hired as general manager and head coach for the Princeton Posse.
General Manager and Head Coach acquired for the Princeton Posse PRINCETON, B.C. - June 27, 2013—On June 25, 2013 at the Princeton Posse Annual General Meeting, Dean Johnston stepped in as the new president with an entirely new board, dedicated to establishing the Posse as a cornerstone in the community. The Board of Directors aren’t the only fresh faces with the Posse. Bill Rotheisler, who was part of Team Pacific that won a bronze medal at the 2011 U17 World hockey Championship, is the new General Manager and Head Coach of the Princeton Posse. Rotheisler spent last season coaching the Comox Valley Glacier Kings of the VIJHL. With the short amount of time that Rotheisler and his coaching staff had, they built a strong team that had their first playoff sweep in the franchise’s history, won the North Island Division and competed at the Cyclone Taylor Cup. They changed the culture of the dressing room and built a team that the community bonded with. Prior to his season with the VIJHL, Rotheisler spent five seasons between Pursuit of Excellence
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Hockey Academy and the Okanagan Hockey Academy. During his three seasons with the Okanagan Hockey Academy/School, Rotheisler was an integral part of the management and operations as program director, coordinator, and writer for the International Development Tournament. Rotheisler is the youngest coach to attend the biennial NCCP High Performance 2 seminar — the highest level coaching certification program in the country and has also attended as a presenter. “I am humbled and honoured that I will be a part of the Princeton Posse family: An organization that has always turned heads with passionate fans and strong community bond. The first game that I ever coached in the KIJHL, on an interim basis, was in the Princeton & District Arena as a member of the Summerland Sting. I remember thinking to myself that this would be a great place to coach and call home one day.” Rotheisler is looking forward to working with the new Board of Directors and the community to continue to build the passion and excitement that Princeton has for their Posse.
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Experimenting with international cuisine is one of the joys of cooking. The chance to whip up a taste of a faraway culture in the comfort of your own kitchen is an opportunity many home cooks find too good to pass up. As many cooks discover, some cuisines combine elements of various cultures. India, for example, was colonized by the British, Dutch, French and Portuguese, and that mingling is reflected in Indian cuisine. Such is the case with the following recipe for “Anglo-Indian Beef Stir-Fry” from Ruta Kahate’s “5 Spices, 50 Dishes” (Chronicle Books), which is among the more popular Anglo-Indian dishes.
To make slicing beef easier, freeze it for about 20 minutes. Or even better, have the butcher slice it for you at the store. Rub the beef slices with the vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the salt and 1/2 teaspoon of the turmeric and set aside. Bring the whole potatoes to a boil in lightly salted water to cover. Boil them for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat, cover, and let the potatoes sit in the hot water for 10 minutes. The potatoes will be perfectly
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cooked without being mushy. Drain, peel and cut into 6 to 8 wedges each. Coat the wedges with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside. Heat 3 tablespoons of the oil in a large wok and fry the onion and ginger until softened slightly. Add the cayenne and then the marinated beef. Stir-fry over high heat until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Cooking time will vary depending on which cut of beef you’ve used and how thinly you’ve sliced it. If you find that the beef is not tender enough
for you liking, add 1/2 cup water, cover, and cook on medium-low heat until the beef is very tender, about 15 minutes more. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet and gently fry the potato wedges over low heat until golden brown and crisp. Serve the stir-fry garnished with the potato “chips.” For a true Anglo-Indian stir fry, serve tomato ketchup alongside. PC137288
Anglo-Indian Beef Stir-Fry
Serves 4
1 pound beef sirloin or any other tender cut of beef, sliced against the grain into paper-thin slices 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar 11/4 teaspoons salt, divided 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, divided 2 medium russet potatoes 6 tablespoons canola oil, divided 1 medium yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced (about 11/2 cups) 11/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger (about 3-inch piece) 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
CAPRICORN: Capricorn, your focus on the future may be making it difficult for you to see what is right in front of you. Take stock of your immediate future and you’ll be glad you did. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, expect to tackle many things on your to-do list this week. While you are feeling motivated, keep going. You may accomplish a lot more. PISCES: Pisces, sometimes you will have to make sacrifices, and this week you may find yourself putting others first. You thrive at being selfless. ARIES: You don’t need to hide behind a mask, Aries. Let your true feelings be shown and you will gain more respect for having done so. If you meet resistance, try again. TAURUS: Don’t worry about a missed opportunity this week, Taurus. You will get a second chance and make the most of that well-deserved opportunity. GEMINI: Gemini, you will need to find ways to sure up a plan of action before you can start to move forward. You may want to seek advice from Pisces. CANCER: Cancer, keep trying even if you feel as though your efforts are getting you nowhere. Eventually you will make a breakthrough, and all that hard work will pay off. LEO: Leo, take care of a few things early in the week and then enjoy some much-needed and well-deserved rest and relaxation. Put travel at the top of your to-do list. VIRGO: Virgo, you may experience a scare, but it will be shortlived and you will recover quickly. The rest of the week may prove uneventful, but do your best to stay busy. LIBRA: Libra, you may be second-guessing an earlier decision that you now find isn’t working out exactly as you had hoped. It is not too late to take a different path. SCORPIO: Scorpio, spend some quality time at home if you have been away for awhile. Time spent with your loved ones will reinvigorate you and put some hop back in your step. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, step out of the shadows for a bit this week to get the praise and recognition you deserve. There’s no shame in accepting the gratitude of others. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY
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The Royal Canadian Legion began the weekend festivities by hosting their Legion Week celebration on Friday, June 28. Legion Ambassador Candidate Destiny Earle joined Legion members Doreen Poulsen and Sharon Paterson at an information table where they informed people about the Legion, how to join and take part in it’s events. They also invited people in for the free barbecue provided for the afternoon. A dance was held Friday evening with music provided by Ian Elko. At 6 p.m., the annual Rotary Parade lead by the Royal Canadian Legion Colour Guard started out Vermilion Avenue and on to Bridge Street. Fifty-five entrants paraded for residents and visitors throwing candy, T-shirts and the odd water balloon. Entries included locals, visiting Royalty and floats by the 10, 20, 30 and 50 year class reunions. First prizes went to Vermilion Forks Fitness, Princeton Family Services, China Ridge Riders and the Royal Canadian Legion. Second place ribbons were awarded to Cooper’s Foods, Living Water Community Church, Little Britches Rodeo and to the Crimson Tine Players. Third place ribbons went to Young Life, Bree Lindley and the Princeton & District Agricultural Fair. After the parade, the Princeton Ambassador Coronation was held at the Riverside Centre. (See story page 1 of this issue) On Saturday the festivities began with the Lions Club Annual Pancake Breakfast. Fern and Ed Goudreau, Anne and Wayne Passey, Gerry St Laurant, Dave Shalanski, Guy Le Comte, John Sandness, Johanna McDonald and Elaine Miller along with helpers; Bob and Colleen Hughes served up 165 breakfasts of pancakes, sausages and tea/coffee. “It was a great turn-out,” said Lions president Dave Shalanski, “definitely more than last year.”
On Saturday afternoon, the festivities carried on with the 45th run of Princeton Racing Days. Although the races were delayed by approximately two hours due to an accident with the gate, the crowd hung on and the races began. By the time the second race was run, Harvey the volunteer who was injured had returned to the track, ready to get back to work. (He was made to rest the remainder of the day.) Eight races were run, parimutuels packed, and the concession and refreshment garden stayed busy right up till the end of the evening dance with music by Dale Seaman and Highway 97. Volunteers reported that this had been the “biggest crowd they had seen in a few years.” “Amazing,” is the word Racing Days president Karrie Crucil used to describe the day. “Everyone was happy—the owners, the trainers, jockeys, volunteers and the public,” she said, everybody had a fantastic day.” Mrs. Edith Currie was present this year to present the Currie Cup to the winner of the Currie Memorial Derby won by
“Alaughatla Fredrick. T honour Do eton Racing The 42nd year by loca and ridden during the fi Peace” took The Sim Princeton R majority of Riley - $100 Kovacks, M and Gloria Weekend the reunion Princeton M swim at the
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ing Days celebrates 45th year
ast” - owned by James Strachan and ridden by Sarah The Currie Cup was donated by Brian Anderson to oug and Laurie Currie, founding members of Princg Days. d run of The Similkameen Cup was won again this al horse, “A Lasting Peace” - owned by June Dunte by Robert V. Skelly. The short by heavy rain storm final race did nothing to slow the race and “A Lasting k the win with ease. milkameen Cup Sweepstakes tickets presented by Rotary were a hot item during the races as well. The f the winners were locals; Janet Banks - $200, Diane 00, Roberta Ihler - $300 and $100 each won by Joanne Monty Montgomery, Russ Biagion, Inez Wilkinson Gibson. d celebrations continued through to Sunday with ns, the golf tournament and Canada Day fun at the Museum on Monday followed by a cooling down, fun e Princeton Centennial Pool.
AMBASSADORS - from page 1 their congratulations to all the candidates, spoke of the BC Ambassador program and offered their appreciation to Megan Pateman and Taylor Gibb for their participation and a job well done as Princeton’s 2012 Ambassadors. After many thank you’s were extended and farewell speeches given, amidst smiles tears and laughter, the awards for 2013 were given. Sandi Lawlor, Distinguished Toastmaster, presented each of this years candidates and the 2012 Ambassadors with their Speechcraft Program Certificates. Lawlor said, “They were fantastic students who excelled beautifully.” The most improved speaker was awarded to Morgan Whelpton. Most improved in the program was a tie with Jeannine McIntosh and Morgan Whelpton receiving the award. The Best Formal Attire Award was a tie again, presented to Zach Jwaszko and Carmen Brodie. The Princeton Knowledge Exam Award was presented to Destiny Earle. The Talent Award was given to three of the candidates; Layne Robillard, Carmen Brodie and Destiny Earle. The Fashion Show Award was presented to Carmen Brodie. The Speech Award and the People’s Choice Awards were awarded to Destiny Earle. The People’s Choice Jars raised over $1000. Earle’s jar contained $344., which she requested be given to the Ambassador program. As their final duties as outgoing royalty, 2012 Ambassadors Megan Pateman and Taylor Gibb presented the 2013 Princeton Youth Ambassadors with their banners and crowns. Miss Morgan Whelpton is crowned Princeton Friendship Ambassador. As a result of a tie win, the Princeton Youth Ambassadors for 2013 are; Miss Destiny Earle and Miss Carmen Brodie.
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Princeton realty
224 Bridge Street, Princeton, B.C. Tel: (250) 295-6977 Fax: (250) 295-3411 The Local Experts
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104-66 Angela Ave
150 Halliford Ave.
2251 Old Hedley Road
956 Richter Ave.
MLS 141611 Fabulous 1st time buyer or rental/retirement apartment. Recently fully renovated, close to Rotary Park and Tulameen River. $139,000.00
MLS 144022 Charming 2 bedroom home in quiet downtown location. Large potential workshop area for the handyman or hobbyist. $189,900.00
MLS 141839 Fabulous newer 2 bedroom home just 20 minutes from Princeton. on .44 acre lot. Features skylights and laminate flooring. $299,900.00
MLS 141391 Cute as a button 2 bedroom home on large lot in Hedley. Home has been well maintained, perfect for a couple or rental unit. $99,900.00
905 Allenby Road
486 Auburn Ave.
2620 Nicola Ave.
3927 Pr-S’lnd Road
MLS 137181 20 acres only minutes from town. This property boasts amazing views that take your breath away. $379,000.00
MLS 143750 CONTINGENT: Major upgrades to this 2 bedroom home with low maintenance yard plus carport. $159,000.00
MLS 139297 Fabulous 100 x 100 corner lot with shallow well and septic installed by Reichert’s. Home is 15 years young and is known as “The Barn.” $325,000.00
MLS 142456 Amazing views from large picture windows. French door entry from kitchen to 900 square foot deck. $299,500.00
335 Waterfront Ave.
2971 Allison Lake Road
B-103 Brandlmayr
1-473 Corina Ave.
MLS 137453 Easy living in mind, lovely open layout is simply immaculate and a pleasure to view. Awesome corner location on no thru road. $268,000.00
MLS 143306 Lakeview cabin at popular Allison Lake. Quick and easy getaway that’s accessible by car off Hwy 5A. 2 beds, 1 bath & wood stove. $239,900.00
MLS 142487 Clean single level duplex in exclusive adult strata complex is perfect for retired’s or the working professional. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths. $219,900.00
MLS 141770 Remodelled 2 bedroom home in a quiet corner of Deblyn MHP. Two decks, hut tub and infrared sauna. $69,900.00
703 Highway 3
1021 Hwy 5A
104 Ridgewood Drive
103 Copperhead Road
MLS 141191 Enchanting log home that is privately surrounded by trees, nestled upon 10 acres offering country living only 10 minutes from town. $549,900.00
MLS 142731 Over 17 acre Hobby farm only 10 kms from town. Full fenced property features a barn with 6 stalls. 3 bed, 3 bath reno’ed home. $449,900.00
MLS 141403 Beautiful, bright family home. Features 3 bedrooms on main plus den in the basement. 3 bathrooms, en-suite and sunroom. $259,900.00
MLS 141612 Enjoy the awesome views from this 1706 sq.ft., home. 2 beds, 2 baths and full walk out basement. 8’ x 10’ deck. $389,900.00
2200 Highway 5A
8 -590 E Similkameen
180 Moody Street
10-590 E Similkameen
MLS 141659 Come unwind by the lake. Beautiful cottage, renovated in 2007 offers year-round recreational activities. Boat access only. $219,000.00
MLS 140966 Brand New and Peaceful! 3 bedroom home on over 6 acres with a private pond and a beautiful view of the Similkameen River. $524,999.00
MLS 142906 One of the best lots in town! Home is located in desirable location with amazing view. 3 bedroom home with full basement. $329,900.00
MLS 140969 Come build on this lot looking down at the Similkameen River with gorgeous views of the mountains. Minutes from town. $259,000.00
Owner Heather Johnson 250-295-8591
Broker Dan Pippin 250-295-6977
Lee Mowry 250-295-1990
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PRINCETON TAXI................. 250-295-2727 Princeton Health Centre..... 250-295-4442 Joan's Jewellery & Cakes..... 250-295-6509 Sun Oka Appraisals........... 250-499-9565 The Winking Pedlar.............. 250-295-0820 Nugget Valley Gold.............. 250-295-1775 Sewn For You....................... 250-295-7663 Red Cross............................. 250-293-6467 Vermilion Forks Fitness...... 250-295-6099 Princeton Fire & Safety....... 250-295-0766 Madysen Salway (Licenced Hair Stylist)......... 250-295-2552 Princeton Heating & Air Conditioning........................ 250-295-8341
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Spotlight on Smiles
Thumbs Up/Down Double thumbs up to a fantastic Racing Days/Canada Day weekend in Princeton. Kudos to all the volunteers who made this weekend a terrific one! Thumbs down to the hoodlums who continue to destroy all the picnic tables at Two Rivers Park.
Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)
165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Children’s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Dave Janke 250-295-7951
St. Paul’s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community
Office: 250-295-7714
Names: Jim and Verne Short Likes: Doing what they can for their community. These two gentlemen are a couple of great volunteers!
WorshiP - 10:30 am
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.
Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month
office hours
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190 - 1st Avenue Everyone 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 Water
Community Church Invites You to
38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship
Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447
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Congratulations Graduates! Bridge Graduates of 2013 Jessica Davies (left) and Leah Keegan (right) completed their graduation requirements and will receive their diplomas. Congratulations ladies and all the best to you both.
Good luck at Provincials! Mary Sol will be joining the Penticton bocce team at provincials in Langley on July 11. Good luck to all our Special Olympic Bocce players headed for provincials; Mary, Dana and Megan.
Have a great time!
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MAC’S AUTO PARTS 193 Vermilion Ave. Ph: 250-295-6944
Bottle Depot WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS
367 HWY. 3
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BIN & DISPOSAL Brian Coyne Owner
327 Laurie Currie Way PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0
CONTRACTOR
General Home Repairs & Renovations Free Estimates - Senior Discount Professional Work Inside & Outside
Macey MacDonald
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RESTAURANT
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We all have a story to tell and a unique way to tell it—what’s yours? I’ve been following my daughter’s posts on Facebook these days. She is put together like a jigsaw puzzle of sights, sounds, smells, feelings and impressions from our past. Many winter nights while walking home in Winnipeg attending an international graphic designers conference in San Francisco, I saw aurora borealis, heard the sound that snow makes at -40 Fahrenheit USA and was asked what “her story” was and began her answer with the when you tread on it in grey leather moccasins from Birt’s Saddlery, smelled statement, “I grew up in Winnipeg...” and then trailed off, thinking that it spring arriving and felt the warming breeze. Those memories are entangled was a boring beginning with no hook to catch the listener. with the Van Gogh exhibit, the evening I watched Margo Fontaine dance I must disagree. Believe me, anyone who was raised in Winnipeg has an at fifty-seven years of age and the concert where Yehudi Menuhin played impressive story as does anyone born in Princeton or Cambodia or France Beethoven’s violin concerto. Oh, I don’t forget the swarms of mosquitoes and or anywhere in the world. wasps with their stings and all the other buggy annoyances, and the terrible I too grew up in Winnipeg and was living there during the sixties and humidity on a hot day that leads to a spectacular thunderstorm with seventies and yes, I remember the summer of love with it’s hippies, flowers MERRILYN HUYCKE stinging hail in late afternoon. and benign pot propelled wackiness. I also had the privilege to attend an I believe that the sensory and emotional experiences involving nature and extraordinary exhibit at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. Many of Vincent Van our interaction with it or lack thereof are so very important to a human’s Gogh’s paintings had been brought over from Europe at great expense. I developing story. We all have unique combinations of these experiences and was awestruck when I stood before each painting, electrified by the depth of that gives us endless material for telling. Our particular culture is the other energy and passion in each one. I owned a tiny, insipid copy of one of his sunflower paintings that hung on the wall at home and I had been fascinated with his life half. If we are involved in the arts, it is doubly important that we realize this. If a person story, reading everything I could get my hands on. Then, there I was in front of the real is an art appreciator, you can bet that person wants to know the artist’s story. And if you deal, and the stories I had read about Van Gogh added great power to the work. All that are the artist, then to make art with integrity and depth of meaning, you need to claim torment and angst were painted in violent strokes of amazing colour. It was a transform- yours with confidence and tell it through the language of art whether you are writing, ing experience for me and I suppose you could say it became part of my story and was painting, sculpting or composing and playing music. We humans are story lovers and instrumental in developing maturity in my appreciation of art. story tellers and there are many ways to tell. More importantly, we must know that we I believe that where we are born and raised makes an indelible imprint on us. We are all have a story that has value, uniqueness and relevance. So what’s yours?
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Don & Anna’s Greenhouses
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EXPERIENCED PARTS Person required for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000 sq.ft store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at: LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Email: hr@sapphireinc.net.
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HELP WANTED Cook & Kitchen Staff required. 255 Vermilion Ave. Apply in person @ CoCo’s Bistro. MAINTENANCE/LOADER OPERATOR NEEDED This is a fulltime, permanent position starting immediately at our plant in Princeton, BC. Minimum of 10 years maintenance experience required on a variety of production and mobile equipment. Experience in a post mill, or small to medium size sawmill preferred. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks, work well with minimum supervision and be part of the team. Please submit resumes by fax 250295-7912 or email elizabeth@pwppost.com
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Assay Lab Manager
Huckleberry Mines is seeking an Assay Lab Manager. Reporting to the Mill Manager, this position is responsible for supervising our Assay Technical team consisting of 3 assayers, 2 sample buckers and 1 summer student. This team is responsible for the preparation and analysis of high and low grade copper and molybdenum samples from the mill and pit using an atomic absorption spectrophotometer and Leco analyzer. The Assay Lab also analyses samples using the modiÀed 6obek method of acid base accounting (ABA’s) in order to determine the acidic potential of certain samples. The Assay Lab Manager’s duties include:
6upervision of laboratory analysis and testing of various samples. • Planning, directing and managing the work group on a daily and weekly basis. • (nsuring the safe and efÀcient operation of the lab resources and making recommendations for improvements to upper management to optimize processes. • Team member hiring, scheduling, performance management and coaching. • 6hort and long term budgeting, forecasting and procurement of critical and consumable materials and equipment. • Project coordination between Mine Operations, Mill Operations, Geology and Environmental departments. • Weekly, monthly and quarterly report writing and analyses. • Maintaining the daily QA/QC program for the assay lab with monthly reporting. • Maintain the assay database computer program. • Work schedule is Monday to Thursday (4 x 3). The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of assaying experience in a base metal production laboratory, a Bachelor of 6cience in Chemistry or training in a related discipline, experience in managerial or supervisory roles, strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good interpersonal and communication skills are a must. A B.C. Assayer’s CertiÀcate and experience operating and maintaining an AA spectrophotometer would be an asset. Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and 6mithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and 6mithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RR6P savings plan. We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. QualiÀed applicants can submit their resumes in conÀdence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@HuckleberryMines.com
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Huckleberry Mines Ltd., an 17,000 TPD open pit copper/ molybdenum mine located 121 kilometers south of Houston in west central British Columbia, commenced operation in September 1997; a recent expansion has extended the mine life to 2021. We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
Mine Supervisor Huckleberry Mines is seeking a Mine Supervisor. Reporting to the Mine General Foreman, this position is responsible for the direction supervision of an operation team to meet daily production targets and accomplish assigned tasks in a safe and efÀcient manner. This position currently works a 4 x 4 schedule (4 days in, 4 days out) but an application is being made to change to a x rotation. The Mine Supervisor’s duties include
• Safely manage the daily operations of a pit operating crew. • Ensure employee compliance to safety work procedures and company policies and procedures. • Conduct daily tool box meetings and monthly safety meetings. • ,n coordination with the Mine Trainer and Mine General Foremen, the development and training of operators to meet current and future job requirements. • Timely completion and submission of paperwork. • Display a high level of professional and lead crew by example.
Applicants require a current B.C. Shiftboss CertiÀcate with a current Àrst aid ticket and a minimum of Àve years experience as a Mine Supervisor. A B.C. Mine Rescue ticket and Surface Blasting ticket would be considered an asset. The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills as direction must be clearing understood by team members. This position also requires excellent time management and organizational skills, competent computer skills and familiarization with Microsoft Word and Excel.
Huckleberry Mines is located approximately two hours driving time from Houston, British Columbia. Employees live in a camp environment on their days of work. Transportation to and from the mine site is provided from Houston and Smithers by bus and while at the mine site all meals and accommodations are provided free of charge to employees. Houston and Smithers are located in the scenic Bulkley Valley on TransCanada Highway 16, an excellent area to raise a family and has exceptional outdoor recreational activities. More information on the area is available at www.smithers.ca, www.houston.ca and www.rdbn.bc.ca Huckleberry Mines Ltd. offers a competitive salary and a full range of beneÀts including medical, life, disability income and RRSP savings plan.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Huckleberry Mines Ltd., but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. QualiÀed candidates may submit their resumes in conÀdence to:
Human Resources Department Huckleberry Mines Ltd. P.O. Box 3000, Houston, B.C. V0J 1Z0 Fax: (604) 517-4701 Email: HR@Huckleberrymines.com
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Homes for Rent 2 BEDROOM, 1 full bathroom, 4 appliances, fenced grass yard on the Similkameen River. 5 km west of Hedley. N/P, N/S, $800/month includes electricity. Ref’s & DD req. Avail. now. 250-292-8190 3 BEDROOM + house, in Taylor’s Mill. All appliances, garage. avail Now. $695/month. Discount of $20 for prompt rental payment. 1509-477-9504 HOMES FOR RENT • OFFICE Space avail, in Medical building. Suit bookkeeper, aesthetician type. $400/month includes everything. •2 BEDROOM house in Hedley. F/S/W/D, $600/month + Util. DD & Ref’s Req. For All! Call ~ Heather D~ for more listings. 250-295-8025
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Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent FURNISHED or un-furnished apt’s for rent in Princeton Avail. now, need excellent ref’s & DD. No pets. $450 & up. Call 250-295-1006 leave a message. TWO BEDROOM apt. Available now. $650/month heat and hot water included. Clean, quiet, laundry facility. Ref’s req. Call 250-295-3482
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RE: THE ESTATE OF KENNETH RALPH BURKE, DECEASED, FORMERLY OF 566 PARRISH AVENUE, TOWN OF COALMONT, IN THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of KENNETH RALPH BURKE, are hereby notified that particulars of their claims should be sent to the named Executor Collen Burke; P.O. Box 2B, Comp 9, Coalmont, British Columbia,V0X 1G0 on or before July 31, 2013, after which date the Executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to any debts and or the claims of which the Executor then has notice and which are proven.
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BACH. SUITE in downtown Princeton. Includes utilities & satellite TV & furnished. $450/month. Must have excellent ref’s. N/P, must be quiet & clean. Avail. now. Call 1604-484-2783 leave message with best time to call back
Tenders
DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals
1-800-961-7022
www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557
Motorcycles 2007 YAMAHA V-Star, fully dressed, like new 6800 km’s extra road lights. Call 250-2957554 ask for Ray Sr. $8,500
Recreational/Sale 1989 FORD F-350 Corsair Motor home. 28 ft excellent condition 82,898 km. $7500 obo. 250-295-7554
Scrap Car Removal “WANTED” Scrap Cars, Trucks, Metal. U Call I Haul. Scrap Metal & Vehicles can be dropped off @ 680 Old Mill Rd. Cash for some. 250-295-5102
Boat Accessories 4.5 HP JOHNSON outboard motor. Runs good, just spent $250/on a tune-up. $500 250295-7480
Boats 12’ 2003 Misty River boat. 9.9 mercury motor (2003), EZ Loader (2001). plus spare tire. Boat cover, swivel seats. $3,500 250-293-1229
We’re on the net at www.bcclassified.com
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L CANADA DAY L I T R E V O D L E H WEEKEND 7SALE h t JULY
Furniture, Appliances & Mattresses
FREE
Only
OTTOMAN WITH PURCHASE
3 left
3 PIECE BONDED LEATHER RECLINERS - SOFA $599, LOVE $549, CHAIR $399
2 PIECE SECTIONAL
599
$
BUY ALL 3 FOR
1399
$
999
$
3 PIECE SECTIONAL Also available in Chocolate
8 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE QUEEN HB, FB, RAILS 2 NIGHT TABLES, DRESSER, MIRROR AND HI BOY DRESSER
1899
$
699
6 PIECE SOLID WOOD QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE - HEADBOARD, FOOTBOARD, RAILS, NIGHTTABLE, DRESSER & MIRROR.
SOLID WOOD 8 PIECE BEDROOM SUITE
Queen Bed, Dresser, Mirror, Chest and Nightstand.
$
ONLY
1299
$
3 PIECE PLUSH MICROFIBER RECLINER
329
Recliner Sofa - $489 Recliner Loveseat - $449 Recliner Chair - $399
COMPANY COMING? QUEEN FUTON PREMIUM 8” MATTRESS
$
599
3 PIECE SPECIAL
$
6 PIECE SOLID WOOD QUEEN BEDROOM SUITE - HEADBOARD, FOOTBOARD, RAILS, NIGHTTABLE, DRESSER & MIRROR.
$
SOLID WOOD TABLE + 6 CHAIRS or TABLE + 4 CHAIRS + BENCH
$
699
999
Sofa, Love & Chair
LEATHER COOK PLATFORM BEDS
PLUSH MICROFIBRE
- $199 KING - $269
DBL & QUEEN
2 DOOR FRIDGE - 22 C.F. STOVE - Dual oven range, with steam clean, DISHWASHER - Leakage Sensor
3 PIECE STAINLESS STEEL 18 cu. ft. Fridge Ceran Top Self Clean Range Tall Tub Dishwasher
ALL THREE
1699
$
3 PIECE SAMSUNG PACKAGE Stainless Steel
ALL THREE
2,499
$
ALL 2012 SERTA MATTRESSES ON CLEARANCE
SAMSUNG WASHER
SAMSUNG DRYER
4 FOOT WASHER, FRONT LOAD 7 FOOT Dryer, FRONT LOAD
SET OF 2 FOR (HURRY IN, LIMITED STOCK)
999
$
SAMSUNG STEAM WASHER 4.1 C.F WASHER (HURRY IN, LIMITED STOCK)
SAMSUNG STEAM DRYER 7.3 C.F. DRYER SET OF 2 FOR
1349
$
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250-770-8200
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