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Andrea DeMeerSpotlight Staff

Sporting everything from dress shoes to runners and flip flops, a procession of future teachers, metal fabricators, tattoo artists, police officers, nurses and mechanics made its way across the stage Saturday at Princeton Secondary School’s 2015 commence-ment ceremonies.

More than $31,000 in awards and bursaries was handed out to 34 graduating students in front of approximately 400 guests.

Brynne Johnston was the top prize earner, receiving awards totaling $4050. Morgan Grigg earned $3,850 in prizes and Alex Burke received $3,000.

Several dignitaries addressed the graduating class. Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage’s career advice to the group was to “pick a field you enjoy. You’d be amazed at how that works out and the money will look after itself.”

MP Alex Atamanenko brought greetings from the House of Commons, and suggested the graduates consider politics as a passion or an avocation. “I would strongly encourage you to take part in the coming federal election…There are people from all the political parties here who would love to have young people involved.”

The retiring federal member did not rule an early career in politics for any of the graduates, noting he recently worked with an MP from Quebec who was elected at the tender age of 19.

“I have always felt even when I was a teacher, and I firmly believe it now, that politics is a noble profession.”

PSS English teacher Richard Jensen delivered a challenging commencement address.

“I do not wish you a life of happiness. I wish you a life of pur-pose – the type of life when you leave this world it is not measured by a trail of belongings but by a legacy.” ...cont. on 2

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Andrea DeMeerSpotlight Staff

Princeton residents have won their battle to keep their local library open 20 hours a week.

Last week council announced it has reached an agreement with the Okanagan Regional Library to fund extra staff hours in order to keep the doors open.

“It is a victory,” said councillor Rosemary Doughty, who is the municipality’s representative on the ORL. “It’s a win-win for Princeton to be sure.”

The ORL agreed to finance current open hours for the balance of this year. Town council has com-mitted an additional $10,330 for 2016 to maintain the service.

Last fall, after a funding and service review of its 29 branches, the ORL indicated it would reduce open hours at the Princeton location to 15 from 20. The initiative was planned to shave $17,000 annual-ly off the library’s operating budget, and help bridge the $61,327 gap between the yearly cost of running the library and the library tax collected.

The ORL’s original position was that the service hour cuts were non-negotiable.

Concern over the reduced hours resulted in a public meeting this spring where 50 people attended and voiced strong objections to any cuts in library service.

“It was very upsetting,” said Doughty. “I’m not surprised people came out. The library is one of our core values. It supports so many programs and so many individuals and you can’t take away from that.”

Don Nettleton, financial manager for the ORL, said under the new agreement, while the open hours will remain the same, there will be some reduction in staff hours.

“It will be a little less staff hours but enough staff hours that we can keep it open 20 hours,” he told

...continued on Page 9

Library users win battle to

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Andrea DeMeerAfter four years of high school and two hours of ceremony the Class of 2015 was ready to celebrate Saturday afternoon and capped commencement in the traditional “hats off” fashion. See the Spotlight’s Graduation Special Section B.

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Bursary keeps teen’s memory alive for 23 yearsSpotlight Staff

Michelle Webster never got the chance to graduate from high school.

Yet for 23 years she has been remembered at each gradua-tion ceremony held at Princeton Secondary School through a memorial bursary that recognizes students for all-round excellence.

Michelle was killed in a single vehicle accident near the Princeton airport in 1992 at the age of 17.

Her mother Sandra Weston finds real happiness in presenting the $500 award in her name.

“It was hard at first. I couldn’t go up at first. It took about ten years,” Sandra recalled Saturday, after graduation ceremonies at PSS. “We had family members and friends do it…losing a child is the worst thing anyone can go through.”

Sandra said eventually “you

find the strength. My faith and love keep me going and I need to be strong for my husband.”

The Michelle Webster Memorial Bursary is funded entirely through donations, which were requested by the family in lieu of flowers when the teen was killed. “We are a longtime Princeton family and the com-

munity just gave us everything.” While that fund is now dwin-

dling, Sandra said she is commit-ted to continuing the tradition.

The bursary “helps keep me going,” she said. “I’ve just seen the beauty in it, the benefit of donating to the young people.”

Sandra, who is well-known in Princeton as a friendly face behind the checkout at Coopers Foods, remains connected to Michelle through her friends, and other young people she sees everyday. No fewer than five of Michelle’s high school classmates went on to name a daughter in memory of a vivacious friend.

“She was beautiful,” said Sandra. “She was very athletic and she loved her sports and she loved her friends.”

This year’s recipient of the Michelle Webster Memorial Bursary was Alex Burke.

Michelle Webster

Andrea DeMeerMichelle Webster’s mother Sandra presented this year’s bursary to Alex Burke on Saturday at the PSS commencement.

Princeton water is not only good, it’s pretty cheap Andrea DeMeerSpotlight Staff

The update on Princeton water is as follows: It’s good, it’s cheap, and hopefully this summer we don’t run out.

Last week council received its 2014 water quality report, indicating all local water tested in the past year fell within Canadian safe drinking guidelines.

“We have a very, very good water source, we have a very good system and we have very good personnel looking after it,” said Kevin Huey, director of infrastruc-ture, in an in interview with The Spotlight.

“I certainly drink the water constantly and I love it.”

In addition to deli-cious drinking water, Princeton ratepayers also enjoy an extremely low water rate, said Huey. If paid before the discount rate each household is charged $279 per year. “People tell me in other places people pay that in a month,” he said. “We have some of the lowest water rates, I would think in the prov-ince, but certainly in the area.”

Low rates not-withstanding “we’ve been able to do system improvements and keep the system up and look at infrastructure.”

In 2015 the town will spend approximately $145,000 in water sys-tem improvements including a new water main on Billiter Avenue and Hillside and a fea-sibility study on install-

ing a second well at the Tulameen well site.

Huey said the lat-ter project is integral to the town’s overall water strategy. “There’s only one well there cur-rently and our concern would be if that pump happened to fail then that would be a loss of water supply. If we had another well then it would provide backup. With another well at the source that source could also supply the whole town if it needed to.”

Water supply is something the town will monitor throughout the

summer, added Huey, along with residents’ compliance to annual water restrictions.

Last year water usage in Princeton spiked to a high of 198,783 cubic metres in July, compared to a low of 78,724 cubic metres in November.

Lawn watering restrictions in place over the summer prohibit watering on Mondays, and everyday between noon and 6 p.m. Even numbered civic addresses may water on Wednesdays, Friday and Sundays, while odd number addresses water

on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Huey said that while in the past the town has not had to enforce further summer water restrictions to con-serve supply there are disquieting indicators that “this could be the year…this is atypical

because we had a very, very low below normal snow pack, and way below average rainfall, and above normal tem-peratures as well.”

Huey said “we keep hearing the words ‘drought’ and ‘dry’, ‘drought’ and ‘dry’. I think in this era of con-

servation we do want people to be aware of water consumption and it should be looked at constantly.”

Under the town’s water bylaw there is a minimum fine of $25 for breaching the current water restrictions.

Huey said town office

staff are accustomed to taking complaints from residents about neigh-bours who disregard the rules. “I will say we do appreciate that…We do encourage people, in all fairness, to certainly contact the office and let us know if someone is abusing it.”

The yearly rate for water in Princeton is one of the cheapest in the area, if not the province, accord-ing to Kevin Huey.

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VICTORIA – I’ve just spent two weeks view-ing events from the opposite side of Canada, in and around St. John’s Newfoundland. It’s the same coun-try, but you wouldn’t know it sometimes.

Here on the West Coast, “kayaktivists” paddled around a Shell offshore oil drilling platform being serviced at Seattle, striking poses of resistance for the media from their petroleum-based watercraft.

Meanwhile at Bull Arm outside St. John’s, work continues on a massive “gravity-based structure” that will soon be drilling into the Hebron oilfield 350 km offshore. It will have living quarters and drill rig above and a tank with capacity for 1.2 million barrels of crude below.

Offshore oil has turned St. John’s into a boomtown. With one industrial park nearing capacity on the edge of town, a second is under construction. Locals call it “Dannyland,” after its developer, former premier Danny Williams.

St. John’s Airport is buzzing with flights back and forth to Edmonton and Fort McMurray, and crew helicopters shuttling back and forth from offshore oil rigs. Tourism is picking up, with a new cross-Canada ad campaign and WestJet starting service to Dublin and London.

A foreign supplier won a contract for tankers to bring oil ashore. With no media-connected environmental groups to steer the sub-ject to far-fetched disaster scenarios, debate in the Newfoundland and Labrador legislature turned to concerns about maintaining local employment.

Outside the city, parallels with B.C. become evident. Tiny towns struggle to hang on as young people choose opportunity over isolation, and the only expansion is at church graveyards. While cities struggle with high housing and recreational property costs, homes in remote areas are going for a song.

Up north in Labrador, a hydroelectric dam at Muskrat Falls is under construction. Its $8 billion estimated price tag is in the same range as BC Hydro’s Site C project on the Peace River, which

will part a sea of protesters and lawyers and move ahead this summer. Nalcor Energy, Newfoundland’s electrical utility, is dipping into contingencies in an effort to keep it on time and on budget.

Here on the Left Coast, enviros and the Green Party rail against hydro as well as oil and gas, and of course you can’t even mention nuclear. Climate activism proceeds in a logical vacuum in these parts, as it often does in Europe.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper signed on to a farcical “carbon free in 85 years” pledge at the G7 meeting in Germany. But hey, it’s an election year, not a time for serious discussion of issues.

Imperial Oil’s Kearl oilsands mine at Fort McMurray has started production from its $9 billion second phase, with the help of many Newfoundlanders. Production continues to grow, heavy oil prices have surged with paving season, and large-scale liquefied natural gas export plans begin to take shape in B.C.

With the legislature about to be recalled to endorse the Petronas-led LNG export project, Premier Christy Clark has assembled a climate action team with representatives from indus-try, First Nations, local governments and a couple of professional protesters for good measure.

They have an absurdly short deadline to recommend changes to B.C.’s token carbon tax, as gasoline consumption returns to pre-tax levels despite continued high pump prices.

In St. John’s, another long, cold winter has finally loosened its grip after piling snow to doorknob levels. Every street in sight is being patched and repainted.

The debate about new energy supplies has a more serious tone in Newfoundland. The last elected premier, Kathy Dunderdale, lost her job in the wake of winter power blackouts.

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There is a growing body of evidence – a growing body count really – that distracted driving is one of the easiest ways to die in British Columbia.

Why then is the provincial government seek-ing online consultation, gathering public input on whether or not the penalties for driving while talking on the phone, or texting or watching videos, should be increased?

If a law needs to be changed to reflect the serious-ness of an offense, or in the interests of public safety (and in the case of distracted driving if the govern-ment doesn’t see that need it’s just stupid) it’s the government’s job to change the law. Period.

The province should not be wasting time and tax-payer dollars conducting opinion polls, as if trying to weigh the popularity of tough legislation or measure its potential for political loss or gain.

People are dying, while BC carries on with the second lowest distracted driving fines in the country and voters effectively are having their temperatures taken.

Distracted driving kills far more people in British Columbia than impaired driving – 81 compared to 55 in 2013, yet driving while on the phone costs a person a $167 fine and the penalty for emailing and texting is $167 plus three demerit points. Penalties of course for impaired driving range from stiff fines to jail time – considerable incarceration if someone is guilty of impaired driving causing death under the Criminal Code.

To the young girl who is dead it doesn’t matter what impaired the attention and skills of the driver who killed her – a text message or two beers over the limit. Dead is dead.

The problem of distracted driving is overwhelm-ing in scope. RCMP have written more than 200,000 tickets for the offense since 2010 and according to ICBC 34 per cent of young drivers involved in crashes resulting in injuries or deaths in the past five years were distracted by a smart phone or similar device.

In a survey recently released by Telus one third of smart phone users admitted to driving while using their device.

Distracted driving is a cultural norm. People might acknowledge it’s dangerous, but it is accepted, the way impaired driving was just a few decades ago as one of those risks it’s okay to take.

Yes, the penalties for distracted driving should be harsher. The fines should be higher, and repeat offenders should face vehicle seizures and driving prohibitions. Young drivers in the graduated licens-ing program – those drivers who really do believe they are invincible – should automatically lose driv-ing privileges for a distracted driving offense.

These laws should be developed with the insight of police associations in the province, not by seeking the opinions of a population which freely admits its guilty as charged.

At the same time there needs to be more educa-tion about the dangers of distracted driving, about the deaths. Public awareness campaigns were crucial in changing the way society felt about drinking and driving.

People are dying – so let’s get on with changing minds, putting the law behind what is right, and sav-ing lives. – AD

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Clapping is such a stressful ritual.This can be observed at any event, any

ceremony or conference when people are honored, invited to speak, or are in some way recognized.

It was apparent during the weekend’s graduate exercises at Princeton Secondary School.

Someone is introduced to the audience and called to the podium. An awkward silence ensues.

Do we clap now? Or do we clap when he is done speaking? Do we clap twice?

Even when there are expressed rules about when to clap, and when not to clap, people get it wrong.

Three weeks ago in Mississippi a school superintendent with serious control issues pressed charges of disturbing the peace against four guests at a high school com-mencement for cheering and clapping at the wrong time. He had asked the crowd to hold applause until all the graduates had received their diplomas.

The renegade clappers were ejected from the ceremony and the police were called.

On the subject of control issues it is sometimes fun to sit in an audience and

lead the crowd. Since clapping etiquette is so misunderstood, most people are happy – even grateful – to have someone initiate. It is possible to get an entire auditorium to put its hands together when the MC announces the appetizers are about to be served.

This takes a bit of practice in terms of timing (in the above example it helps if people are peckish) and a good dollop of confidence. The first person to clap needs to be loud and strong – no polite tapping of two fingers against an opposing palm. A weak clap only serves to confuse others further and leads to that kiss of public death –the oh-so-humiliating “smattering of applause.”

Experts in human development are unable to trace the precise origins of the clap. Primates in the wild do not clap. They can be taught to do it, however, and will use the behavior to attract attention to a source of food. Appetizers, maybe.

The early Romans did not clap, but they did snap their thumbs and forefingers to

signal approval for a speech or performance. In some times and cultures clapping was actu-ally a paid job. French theatres and opera houses employed “claques” (translation: clap-ping.) These were groups of organized, professional applauders engaged to create an illusion of audience approval.

That really explains the angst surrounding the clap. It means approval. People like you. From sweat-in-the-armpits

experience I can testify to how nerve-wrack-ing it is. Your name is called from the stage and you rise on shaking knees hoping some-one will start clapping. If you are acknowl-edged as part of a group it is impossible to not measure the volume and duration of your own applause with that of the gentleman who stood up right before you, and right after.

Do any of us ever entirely leave high school?

Maybe for this reason I am a firm believer that when in doubt, clap. Also whistle, hoot and stamp your feet.

While never having been kicked out of

a graduation, I have come close to being escorted from the side of a soccer field and on occasion have been asked to tone it down by coaches, referees and offspring alike.

Cheering is fun. It feels good and it makes other people feel good. After one sport-ing event Mr. DeMeer remarked, somewhat unkindly, that I am a competitive cheerer. I want to be louder and more enthusiastic than anyone else in the stands.

Many years ago at an elementary track and field meet I was in fine cheering and clapping form, encouraging not only my own boys – who were trying mightily to pretend they didn’t know me – but all the kids from our hometown.

Towards the end of the day I was stand-ing sore-throated near the finish line and a young girl from another school tugged on my spirit wear. Her sister was racing in the 100 metre final and she asked very hesitantly if I wouldn’t mind cheering for her.

I looked down, considered asking the kid for a quarter, and then decided what the heck.

The child obvioulsy new a gold-medal cheerer when she saw one. And I cheered.

To clap or not to clap – it really causes a lot of stress

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MLA proves to be compassionate and candid off-stageArt Martens

living significantly.caMy purpose in meeting with MLA Linda

Larson was to get a glimpse of who she is off the “political stage.” Having a slice of my wife’s homemade brown bread with cheese, she appeared relaxed as she spoke about her early years and present political life.

“In my childhood, mom struggled to put food on the table,” she said. “She baked bread. We had butter every 2 to 3 months. Other kids at school wore store bought clothes. My mom made mine.” She now values this experience, believing it gives her greater understanding in her role as Parliamentary Secretary for Accessibility. “You have to have struggled to understand people who are struggling.”

Linda met her husband when he came into the store in Powell River where she was a sales clerk. After marriage in 1970 they lived in several locations, then moved to Oliver in 1989. Commenting on their daughters, Marnie, Lynnet and Donna. she said, “In their teens, the girls were a handful,” she recalled with just the trace of a smile. “Sometimes I didn’t think I would live. But they’re all doing well. They’ve given me four grand-children.”

For six years she was a stay-at-home mom and her husband, a Mountie, initially earned

only $350 per month. Finances were tight. Their first home was a mobile, bought for $7,000. Her grandfather gave them $1,000 to make this possible. In spite of present suc-cess, Linda has not forgotten what it’s like to raise a family on a meager income.

She became an airline attendant with Pacific Airlines, working out of Vancouver. She also managed a large territory for Avon. “For nearly six months my husband was very ill. It was important for me to have an income.”

In time she and her husband acquired a small business, Eastside Grocery, in Oliver. “It was long hours, seven days a week.” When she became aware of unsettling deci-sions and practices at city hall, she decided to let her name stand for council in 1996. Before the election she was persuaded to run instead for the position of mayor. “I didn’t have a clue about being mayor,” she admits, smiling. “I was totally amazed when I was elected.” Now she enjoys the memory of “the fabulous people I met. I got to attend 100 year birthday celebrations.” Another smile. Her nine years in the mayor’s chair evidently convinced a lot of people she would represent them well in the provincial legislature.

She values the various earlier roles because they gave her experience with peo-

ple. Looking back reflectively, she paused, then said, “everything I did prepared me for what I’m doing now.”

In the realm of politics, she is pleased with the number of women her party has attracted. “We’ve made huge strides in that. I’d like to see us find more effective ways of also encouraging young people to participate in politics.”

When I asked what is satisfying, she replied, “I enjoy meeting with small groups, like the coffee time at the Hedley Seniors’ Centre this morning.” She had arrived there at 7 a.m.

The annual prayer breakfast is also a posi-tive for her and she appreciates the encourag-ing notes that follow. “Meeting people is one of the nicest things I do.” The small wins that help individuals and communities provide a sense of accomplishment. The installation of a sidewalk in Kaleden is an example.

Experience has convinced Linda most people are positive and constructive. However, a note of regret crept into her voice. “Unfortunately, the negative ones are noisy. Some attack me personally. It’s harder to stay on track then. I don’t respond to them. It only perpetuates their destructiveness.”

Linda spends about six months in Victoria, coming home Thursday evening and return-

ing Sunday night. She says her husband makes her schedule possible. “My mom has lived with us 12 years. She is 94 and is falling more,” she said. “When I’m away he takes her to appointments and prepares her evening meal. Tonight I’ll take her out for dinner. I couldn’t do what I’m doing without my hus-band’s help.”

In this “off stage” conversation, I found Linda Larson to be surprisingly candid and compassionate. I hope the often-harsh world of politics will permit her to speak and vote according to the sound values I believe she exemplifies.

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Announcement:Beattie-Taylor - Mr. and Mrs. Rob-ert Taylor, Princeton, B.C. announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Joan Elizabeth to David Brian Beattie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Beattie of Langley, B.C. The wed-ding will take place in St. Pauls United Church on Saturday July 10th at 7 p.m. Rev. Reid Of� ciating.

Local schools move to fresh airJohn Allison Elementary, Vermillion

Forks Elementary, and Riverside Intermediate Schools will have fresh air by September.

Princeton School Board and staff have made numerous appeals to the Minister of Education to allow expenditures to improve air quality in the three schools. Initially, the Ministry granted permission to do only two schools. Recently, due to further appeals by Board and parents, permission was granted to renovate heating, air conditioning and ventilation in all three schools.

Princeton Lions Club closes doors

Canadian Olympians, Ashleigh McIvor and Denny Morrison, unveiled the new GamesTown2010 plaque in Veterans Square last Tuesday when they came to town.

It is with regret that I announce the Princeton Lions Club is calling it quits as of June 30, 2014. For 42 Years, our motto has been “We Serve” but with membership down to 7 “active” members we are just not able to accomplish the goals that we have set for ourselves.

Our programs, projects, supplies and equip-ment have been dispersed locally to other service clubs and charities. It is our understanding that Princeton will still look forward to such things as Pancake Breakfast, Duck Race, Grey Cup Pool etc, as these have been taken over by other organizations along with our equipment.


Henri Michael Joseph CommandeurJuly 4, 1934 - February 26, 2015

It is with great sadness of the hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Michael Commandeur. Michael passed away in his sleep at the Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. Mike was a long-ti me resident of the Princeton and Tulameen areas having raised his family there.He leaves behind his large and loving family consisti ng of his wife Terri, daughter Trina (Denis), son Travis (Tess), son Troy (Rhonda) and son Stacey (Danielle). Also left behind are brothers John (Helene) and George (Flo) Commandeur as well as 8 grandsons, 6 granddaughters, 1 great-granddaughter, and numerous nieces and nephews.Join us July 4 2015, 1:00 pm, at the Tulameen River Retreat Cabin, to share stories, remembering the good times, singing, comforting, watching the movie of Mike’s life. Mike loved to play his electric Hawaiian guitar and sing, so please bring your musical instruments and songs to share with us around the campfire…

Anyone familiar with Mike Commandeur is welcomed to join us to share their treasured memories. PLEASE JOIN his family as we

celebrate and say goodbye to a wonderful man.

Thank you Terri, Trina, Travis, Troy, and Stacey Commandeur

Celebrati on of Life for

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To the editorKudos to Ms. Green for doing the research

regarding the dikes in Princeton. Once the dikes were improved in the 1980s

homeowners along the dike immediately claimed the extra land as theirs. One person did it and every-one followed suit, and nothing was done to stop it.

When we arrived in Princeton in 1980 we were able to walk along these dikes without any hin-drance. The complaint that homeowners had was the noise created by motorized users, trail bikes in sum-mer and snowmobiles in winter. That problem could have been resolved then, but no action was taken.

Now it appears that these homeowners have no legal right to encroach on the dike because of the Riparian Act. All are in violation of that act. The most reasonable and civic thing to do is removal of the obstructions, and for homeowners to build fences to separate their property from the dike. The town also has a responsibility and that is to place restrictions on motorized users, no trail bikes, no ATVs and no snowmobiles.

Everyone is entitled to enjoy their backyard free from noise pollution!

Let’s make Princeton attractive for both visitors and residents by providing a public trail along the river where everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of our town.

Sincerely M. Masiel

To the editorBill and I fell in love with

Princeton in the 1980s, the views of hillsides and mountains, wild flower meadows, wildlife and of course the people.

Oh how we enjoyed the tales of the oldtimers, the homemade goodies passed over the fence, the ‘hey neighbor let me give you a hand with that, the good mornings and chats while on a walk.

The way the merchants and service people would go out of their way to help you, be it just an item, project or crisis and how our medical and dental staff looked after us, so we could enjoy all this good life.

We watched each other’s chil-dren grow up and the joys of grandchildren being born.

We’ve shared the good times and bad times and have met a lot of wonderful people who we consider as our family.

This is why our moving on is with such heavy hearts.

We thank you Princeton for all the wonderful memories.

Never goodbye – just hugs and see you all later.

Bill and Doris Whiting.

To the editorCommercial property owners in the

OCP affected areas have seen a reduc-tion in the value of up to 85 per cent due to zoning changes which convert-ed commercial to residential. While legal, these changes are not ethical nor were they done in the best interest of the future development of Princeton.

Property owners were not notified directly of the pending changes, but the change was advertised in the local press. Again, while legal is this ethical when dealing with such a substantial change? How can council justify this?

Many owners, like me, missed this notification as we are not full time residents of Princeton and do not sub-scribe to the local papers. I did not realize that this was the only vehicle that would be used to convey this substantial and dramatic devaluation

of my property, which I am proud to own.

The properties in the affected areas are directly responsible for the employ-ment for hundreds of your neigh-bours and friends, and the growth of Princeton.

I understand that there was sub-stantial investment made by the town in a commercially zoned subdivision on top of the hill. But it should not be existing commercial property owners who should suffer the consequences of this planning option.

This move by town council sends the worst possible message to any potential investors considering involvement in our community.

This decision must be reversed. Hoss BuddePrinceton

Another call to reverse costly zoning changes

Princeton WWII veterans were honored on June 6 with the presentation of awards from the govern-ment of Canada. The award was presented to (L to R) Bill Cromanty, Herb Gilligan, Cathie Orser and Joe McNeil. Back row, Comardes Robert, Ron, Al, Jim and Wayne.

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librarian and two part time assistants and there will be more open hours with only one staff person working.

“It will be harder on staff because they will be busier,” he said. The ORL will install additional self-check out stations to ease some of that burden, he added.

Nettleton said the board is “exercising a fair bit of patience” as it conducts similar negotiations in other branches in the region. “I think every community really values their library so nobody wants to see less service. In an ideal world we would be giving more service everywhere.”

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A Princeton team took part recently in the 5k Foam Fest at Vernon BC’s Silver Star Mountain Resort. The event raises money for Habitat for Humanity and the Canadian Cancer Society and offers participants a race that includes about 20 obstacles. Pictured are Tonya Chypyha, Erin Williams, Marlee Rice, Jessica Gunn, Melissa Gibson, Laura Shales and Crystal Groves and Ashley Harry.

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A recently approved $20,000 grant means the area is on the trail of resurrecting history.

Bob Coyne, Area H director, brought forward the large funding request at a Similkameen Valley Planning Society meeting last week.

The money, which will come from Area H’s trust account, was approved and will be used to complete the revitalization of the last portion of the Hudson’s Bay Company Heritage Brigade Trail that runs between Hope and Tulameen. About 22 kilometres of the trail is located in Area H.

“This is a very significant trail in British Columbia’s history in the way that without it we would probably be under the US flag today,” Coyne said.

The trail was used by the iconic Hudson Bay Company for about 11 years from 1849 to 1860.

When the international boundary of the 49th parallel was determined in 1846, British fur trad-ers were blocked from using existing forts on the Columbia River.

In 1848 an HBC surveyor named Henry Peers and 10 men built a trading post at Fort Hope while also building the Brigade Trail. The Brigade Trail

spanned from Fort Hope to Fort Kamloops through the Cascade Mountains.

After a disastrous year when 70 packhorses died while trying to negotiate the deadly Fraser Canyon, the push was on to have the trail ready by spring 1849 to enable HBC furs from the BC Interior to reach the Coast.

Local First Nations people helped build the trail, which they had used as a route for hunting and trade.

“It’s a huge significance to the entire area because of how it opened up the valley,” Coyne said.

For the last five years, the Hope Mountain Centre has taken the lead on the project. During that time restoration has been completed from the west end of the trail to the eastern portion that resides in Area H. About 55 kilometres of the trail are presently restored and marked from Peers Creek to Tulameen Plateau. The remaining portion is expected to be complete by the end of 2015.

In addition to trail clearing, three new backcoun-try camps equipped with bear-safe storage will be constructed. Trail interpretive kiosks and directional signs will be installed at key locations.

Money put forward by Area H is being matched by the National Trail Coalition, Recreation Sites, Trails BC and private donors.

Historic Brigade Trail to receive $20k from Area H Trust

Spotlight StaffBy the end of this week,

Princeton and area homes will all have their new smart meters.

Michael Allison, Fortis BC spokesperson, said installation in the Princeton, Coalmont and Hedley region – which affects about 4,500 customers – began June 8th and is within days of completion.

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In total Fortis BC is replacing

130,000 meters in its service area with smart meters at a cost of $51 million.

The meters create efficiencies that will see net savings of $13 million over their 20-year-life span, he said.

Allison cited some of the biggest advantages to the smart meters are they will eliminate billing estimates and will allow the utility company to respond quicker in cases of power out-ages.

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continued from page oneHe admonished the graduates to read good

books “and stop wasting time and opportu-nity worrying about what people are thinking of you.”

Jensen reminded the class that each person has to work hard before enjoying success. “The pot of gold is at the end of the rainbow. You cannot cash in at the beginning of the rainbow or in the middle.”

The popular teacher promised graduates the support of the community. “Say what you want about Princeton, and I know there are some of you who can’t wait to get out of here. Look around you. This room is full of people who are in your corner.”

The graduating class selected Brooke Kassa as its valedictorian. Kassa marveled at how quickly the high school years passed. “It seems like only yesterday we were skinny little freshman…We began high school as children and now we leave as young adults.”

Kassa amused the audience with a selec-tion of quotes from Bill Gates including: “Be nice to nerds. Chances are you will end up working for one.”

She predicted that her friends who are planning to move or proceeding to post secondary education would eventually find their ways home to be the next generation of professionals and parents in the town of Princeton. “Princeton isn’t going anywhere,” she concluded.

Graduation ceremonies were capped with the traditional downtown parade, first dance with parents in Veteran’s Square, and prom

celebrations at Riverside Centre.A list of all award winners from Saturday’s

graduation follows:$500 Ambassadors bursary in memory of

Katie Norman and Michelle Webster – Alex Burke

$250 Award from Cupe 847 – Kyla Coyne and Kennady Holland-Krenn

$1,000 Ruby Cappos Memorial Bursary – Brynn Johnson

$1,000 Dogwood District Authority Awards – Brynn Johnson, Mort Johnson, Morgan Grigg, Shaylyn Douglas, Brooke Bottcher, Ryan Grgich, Alex Burke, Justeen Macintosh

$1,000 Dot Raine Memorial Bursary – Alex Burke

$500 Garden Club Bursary – Morgan Grigg

$1,000 George Pearkes Royal Canadian Legion Award – Morgan Grigg and Shaylyn Douglas

$350 George Pearkes Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary Award ≠ Brooke Kassa and Morgan Grigg

$500 Grad Legacy – Marley Thair$500 Knights of Columbus Award – Mort

Johnson$100 Jennifer Shaun Cusworth Memorial

Bursary – Alley Marshall$500 Michelle Webster Memorial

Scholarship – Alex Burke$750 Nicola-Similkameen Principals’ and

Vice-Principals’ scholarship – Brynn Johnson$2,000 Princeton District Teachers Union

Award – Brynn Johnson

$1,000 Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Award – Brooke Kassa and Ally Marshall

$500 Princeton Minor Hockey Award – Mort Johnson

$1,000 Princeton Rotary Bursaries – Kyla Coyne, Morgan Grigg, Brooke Kassa and Bree Lindley

$1,000 Racing Days Bursary – Kennay

Holland Krenn and Marley Thair$1,000 Rebecca Folick Memorial

Scholariship – Ryan Grgich$500 Trehearne Family Bursary –

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$250 in Memory of Wayne Wiren – Mort Johnson and Cameron Vinthers

“It seems like only yesterday we were skinny little freshmen”

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Thirteen Vermilion Fork Field Naturalists met thirteen like-mind-ed people from the Osprey Lake area and together they had a good time doing the 2 km hike to Secret

Lake, using the Blue Flag Trail that Mark Wong and the Telliers flagged out. The hike began with an explanation from Mark on what had occurred in this area. A private group logged the vicinity leav-ing it in a sad state. A group of people then bought the land with the intention of bringing it back to its natural state. Their first job was to clear the mess that was left behind and then plant trees. In this endeavour Weyerheuser proved to be very helpful by donating thou-sands of tree seedlings. This new tree growth is every evident at the site. Leaving the newly planted zone, we walked through a wooded

area, stopped, admired, and identi-fied wildflowers, amongst them the beautiful Tiger Lily. A hawk circled high in the sky on a day that was just perfect for walking. Secret Lake proved to be a special spot. At one end was a beaver lodge and the surface of the water glistened with lily pads, much appreciated by Barrow’s Golden-eyed Ducks, a turtle that came into view, and a small frog capture by our young naturalist, Karlie Sellmer, for us to admire, then released into the water. We also found a sandpiper’s nest with 4 beautiful eggs.

VFFN meetings resume on Sept. 8, 2015 but our next outing is June 27th to Vortex Station and Agate Mountain Lookout. Confirm with Tip Anderson (250-295-3369); meet @Billy’s @10:00; bring drink and lunch. Join us.

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

GARDEN CLUB: Meets third 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! Contact 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 op-portunities, group projects. Call Sue for more info or to join. 250-295-0527

PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY:The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featur-ing 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 con-tact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010

Community:INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION?For people who want to learn to pray with great sim-plicity, 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 them-selves, 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 250-295-3541.

ORL- PRINCETON BRANCH: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 Avenue [email protected]

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 busi-nesses. Call 1-866-856-8442

HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hos-pital 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.

Community:HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome. 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am - 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to 8 am. Every Tuesday & Thursday exercise at 9 am.

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. BR. #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 � rst 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

PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060

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 sup-port, 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 con� -dential services.

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE:@ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge nec-essary. Call Gail @ 250-295-0171

DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB:Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3. Call Arlen @ 250-295-6157

Health

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN:If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266TOPS: (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 250- 295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org

HealthCOMPASSIONATE 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 con� dential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: 250-493-6622.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS:Meet Friday & Saturday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Li-brary call 250-295-7005

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. United Church. Contacts: Fred 250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 AL-ANON:Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:00 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 #95A.F. & A.M. C/O Box 174Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

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

ELKS: Contact Chris at 250-295-3949.

PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet � rst 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.

GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION SOCIETY: Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Every-one 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 SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

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

OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME:Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Club House.

Club Notes:

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 Association, meet the second Wednesday of the Month at the Princeton Library, con-tact Al Lay 250-295-0250.

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

PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB:Meets every Wednesday @ 6 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. Mens, 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!

PRINCETON CURLING CLUB:Leagues start Oct. 20th. Mon - mixed, Wed - Ladies, Thurs - Day League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or 250-295-6400

RECREATIONAL BADMINTON:Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome. Adult & Juniors (age 12+)

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

PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY:Lori Gullison 250-295-3977

SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374

PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544

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

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

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

THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR

UP TO DATE.Please remember to check your listing in the

Spotlight Community Calendar.If changes to your listing are needed,

please call us at 250-295-3535 or email [email protected]

Princeton Pentecostal Church

165 Vermilion Avenueinvites you to join us in

Sunday Worship10:30 am

Pastor Jack McNeil250-295-7951

Princeton Baptist Church

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship

10:00 am

250-295-7752

St. Paul’s United Anglican Church

O� ce: 250-295-7714

WORSHIP - 10:00 AM

190 - 1st AvenueEveryone Welcome

Living Water Community Church

Invites You to38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 AM Morning WorshipPastor Jason Neu� eld

Tel: 250-295-7733Cell: 250-293-6224

Shining His Light Ministries

(By Coopers)Join us for “Gospel Hour”Sunday mornings, 11 am

We would love to meet you.

250-293-1205

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CAPRICORN: Capricorn, honor all of your commitments in the coming days. Recognize others are counting on you and do your best to live up to their expectations.

AQUARIUS: Aquarius, give a minor financial issue the attention it deserves. It’s better to nip it in the bud early on so the situation does not escalate. Take responsibility for the problem.

PISCES: Pisces, avoid distractions as you look to resolve an issue that has been tough to handle. Try to clear your head before making decisions.

ARIES: Aries, make note of any and all thoughts that pop into your head this week. Even your more quirky ideas may amount to something that brings big success.

TAURUS: Taurus, play things close to the vest this week. Certain projects are up in the air, and you may need to more closely examine each situation before suggesting a course of action.

GEMINI: It can be tough to stay on track this week, Gemini. It’s hard to focus on work even for short periods of time. Try to maintain your productivity amidst the distractions.

CANCER: Cancer, if you have any free time this week, sneak off to a quiet place and daydream for a little while. Some of your most inspiring ideas have come at the most unexpected moments.

LEO: The line between fact and fantasy can be a bit blurry this week, Leo. You may be pulled in different directions, but try to maintain your focus.

VIRGO: Virgo, rather than looking at things on the surface, dig a little deeper to try to find more profound meanings. You may unearth several interesting patterns.

LIBRA: Libra, you may feel as though you are in unfamiliar surroundings this week. Don’t get too scared, as this break from the norm might provide a little extra hop in your step.

SCORPIO: Recognize the potential for magic wherever you go this week, Scorpio. You have the ability to see beauty where others only see blemishes. Turn others on to your way of thinking.

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, encourage family members to gather in the coming days. Planning a day or evening with those you love most is a great way to escape the daily grind.

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NENDICK,RAYMOND ADAM

April 30, 1941 ~

June 8, 2015

XOXOXO

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our very loved hus-band, father and grandfather. Ray was very ill for three years and passed away at Princeton Hospital. He is pre-deceased by Mom (Winn-ifred), Dad (Harry), brothers; Har-old, Dave, Ken and Benny.He is survived by many nieces and nephews, loving wife Nancy, sons; Brad, Dennis and Young Ray, grand-children; Bailey, Meghan, Brianna, Hope, Benjamin and Julia.

Always remembered and loved.Celebration of Life will be

annouinced at a later date.

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Caretakers/Residential Managers

Caretaker wanted for acreage near town, must live on site, in one bedroom cabin. Salary/rent negotiable. Jenni-fer @ 250-317-1120 or [email protected]. Start Aug lst.

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Obituaries

WANTED: FIREARMS. All types wanted, estates, collec-tions, single items, military. We handle all paperwork and transportation. Licensed Deal-er. 1-866-960-0045 website: www.dollars4guns.com.

FurnitureOak China Cabinet approxi-mately 5’ wide by 6’ high, 18’’ in depth. Glass doors and doors in the bottom. Dresser - Oak, 5’ long with mirror that is 6’ high, 9 drawers. Table and 6 chairs. To view please contact 250-295-7480.

Heavy Duty Machinery

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STEEL BUILDINGS. “Our big 35th anniversary sale” 20x20 $4500. 25x24 $5198. 30x30 $7449. 32x36 $8427. 40x46 $12140. One end wall includ-ed. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Obituaries

SHOP LOCALLY

14 Kayak with paddle. Cayuse oldtimer. Paid $1200.00 Sell-ing for $500.00. Call 250-295-39872 Sport pal canoes 14’ and 12’. 12’ has oars and motor bracket. New 950- Selling for $450.00. 14’ has neck yok. and motor bracket. Selling for $300.00. Call 250-295-3987

Apt/Condo for Rent1 bedroom furnished suite for rent in down town Princeton, level access, including power & heat & satellite TV $550 per month. Need excellent Refer-ences, D.D. Cat maybe?? Avail. Feb. 1st. Phone 604-484-2783 and leave a message with the best time to call back.Apartments for rent in Prince-ton, available now. Level ac-cess in a quiet building. Need excellent references & D.D. No pets, can furnish if needed. Rents start at $500.00 month. Phone 1-250-295-1006 for de-tails or leave a message with the best time to call back.

Cottages / CabinsOne bedroom cabin for rent, 5 minutes out of town on acreage. Seeking tenant who will care take and work on property towards rent. Total value $500.00 plus utilities. Call Jennifer @ 250-317-1120 or [email protected]. Available Aug 1st.

Homes for Rent2 bdrm home w/additional 2 bdrm loft on Auburn Crescent, recently renovated, bright and clean. F/S W/D, lg. laundry room and storage area down-stairs. Avail. July 1st, $900/month + utilities. N/S No Pets. Must have references. Call 250-295-0898 or 1-604-302-10842 Bedroom apt. in a quiet building. Very clean, heat in-cluded. Coin op. laundry. $700.00 a month. Phone 250-295-3482

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

Obituaries

For LeaseCommercial space for lease. 1500 square feet. 20ft ceilings, overhead door, small offi ce. $850.00/month. Day time call 604-877-1599 & Night time call 604-298-1948.

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Suites, LowerLARGE 1-BDRM- 1 bath. Very clean. All appls incld, en-suite W/D, grd fl r of home on Au-burn, own entry, A/C. Inclds heat & hydro. RV parking Large fenced yard & your own large covered deck. N/S. Available July 1st. Small pet neg. $700/mo. Call (604)535-1980, for more info/viewing.

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2 Bedroom house for rent, upper suite. No pets. Washer & dryer, fridge & stove. Available July 1st or sooner. Asking $900.00 a month. Call 250-295-8333

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KeepsakeTHE SPOTLIGHT

Graduation 2015 Wednesday June 24, 2015 Similkameen Spotlight

Quotes: “Stay Hungry.” “Whatever you are be a good one.”Heroes: Betty WhiteMemorable Moments: Pre-cal island, doughnut Tuesdays, UBCO visitFuture Plans: Cry often, while I wallow in self pity.Thank You: Ryan and Kennady for your life lessons.To My Fellow Grads: Do or do not. There is no try.

Alex BurkeQuotes: “Always remember it’s better to arrive late than it is to arrive ugly.”Heroes: Cooper is my hero…I mean my dog, and Sheldon from Big Bang.Memorable Moments: All memories with KHK, MH, SD, BK, LL and GA. Spring break in Italy and Greece 2015 with JM and KHK and Cuba 2014, Halloween, art class and everyday with JS.Future Plans: To attend John Casablancas Institute this fallThank You: Teachers and family.To My Fellow Grads: Live long and pros-per – Spock. Oh and you done good….

Brooke BottcherQuotes: “xoxoxox gossip girl” “I know, right?” “To the point”Heroes: Josh Coyne, my Mom and DadMemorable moments: Sunrise 2015, PE 2013/14 with SB and JS, volleyball 2014, basketball 2014/15.Future Plans: To live life to the fullest, I’ll figure it out next year…Thank You: My Mom for being there for me through everything and my dad for being my rock.To My Fellow Grads: Good luck!

Heroes: The lunch ladyMemorable Moments: Anything with BK KHK AM BB GA and LL, Reapers 2014, soccer trips, days at Manning Park, Miley concert, sunrise, grad cam-pout, BET Acres, Weyco crew, The Island, UBCO field trip.Future Plans: Grow taller and attend BCIT in fall 2015.Thank You: To my family for support-ing me and my friends for always being there.To My Fellow Grads: Good luck and I’ll see you in 10.

Kyla Coyne

Shaylyn Douglas Rui Ferreira da SilvaQuotes: “Being nice is nicer than not being nice.” Duuuuude.Memorable Moments: Playing kill in PE, playing the guitar and singing in Cool Beanz, getting to know new people and a different culture.Future Plans: Study mechanical engi-neering in Kamloops, keep playing my guitar and helping people.Thank You: April and Jason Earle, Rui and Ana Ferreira and Daniel Davidson.To My Fellow Grads: Congratulations on all your hard work.

Quotes: “Second place is the first loser.”Heroes: Rich Froning, Klokov and J Quick.Memorable Moments: Dirty Reub, Team Co-Gen, The Island, Team Weyco, floor hockey, Chel tourney, BL borderline SH comments, rooming with Coop, PE with CC and visits to the pumphouse.Future plans: Get big or die trying.Thank you; I’d like to thank my parents, friends and swolemate.

Ryan Grgich

Quotes: “Even on my worst day, I’m still killing it.”Memorable Moments: “My cat looks like a cat because it’s a cat.” With JW and CB.Future Plans: Wingin’ it.Thank You: To my parents for raising such an awesome kid. To my lovely roommate for sticking it out with me. You are one heck of a girl.To My Fellow Grads: See ya in 10 years suckas.

Delaney FolkQuotes: “Knock knock, you about to get shell shocked.” “I accept apologies and gift cards.”Memorable Moments: Anytime with BB, BK, DS, GA,LL and BL. Tulameen Daze, Sunrise, grad campout, Weyco Crew, after-prom 2014, Reapers, summer 2013/14, Jenn’s party, Florida Georgia Line concert, Miley concert, basketball, volleyball, soccer.Future Plans: Go to college?Thank You: Thanks Mom, you da bomb.To My Fellow Grads: See ya in 10 years, have a great life.

Kennady Holland-KrennQuotes: “I don’t want to gain the whole world and lose my soul.” – Toby MacHeroes: Lecrae Moore, Trevor McNevan, Toby Mckeenhan, Destin Sandlin, Derek Muller.Memorable Moments: Playing basket-ball and hanging out with my friends.Future Plans: To become an architect and do physics on the sideThank You: To my fellow grads for mak-ing this a great year and my parents for being there for me.To My Fellow Grads: I wish you great luck in your future endeavors.

Reuben Howarth

4-136 Tapton, Princeton [email protected]

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CongratulationsGraduates of 2015

Graduation 2015 Wednesday, June 24, 2015 Similkameen SpotlightNEWS

Heroes: My parents, people from books.Memorable Moments: Spending most of my free time with my brother, English class, art class, doing yoga in PE, when I got my haircut and people thought I was my own brother.Future Plans: To become a successful author and go to digital arts college.Thank You: To my friends, family and teachers for your help and constant sup-port.To My Fellow Grads: I am honored to have been able to share this special time with you.

Stacey Hunt Morton Johnston

Heroes: My Mom and family members, Superman.Future Plans: Start my own business in tattooing, making up for special effects, nails and aesthetics.Thank You; To the teachers that got me through the year and put up with me. To my parents that always had my back through everything.To My Fellow Grads: Go hard or go home.

Breeanna HyslopHeroes: Jay Baruchel, Todd Bertuzzi, Dirty Reub.Memorable Moments: Soup can life, Craig’s Berney, Minor Posse days, the Island, Team Co-Gen, Dirty Reub and the boys, Chel tourneys, hockey skills, stick and puck with Bruce, Team Test, floor hockey and visiting the pumphouse.Future Plans: I’ll figure it out someday.Thank You: Teachers, coaches and friends. To my parents who I love dearly and who are handing in this late for me.

Quotes: “No bad days.”Heroes: My parents.Memorable Moments: Anytime with KK, KHK, LL, GA, SD BB, AP, AM. Basketball 2011-2014, Volleyball 2011-2014, Kelowna Heat, Provincials in PG, BENT acres, Reapers 2014, Tulameen Daze, The Trees, The Dunes, Sunrise 2014, grad campout, Weyco crew 2014-15, Miley concert, Florida Georgia Line, grad hockey.Future Plans: Go with the flow.Thank you: To my parents and friends for always being there.To My Fellow Grads: Good luck out there.

Quotes: “Work hard, play hard.”Heroes: Karen Smart, Grandpa Arthur and Mom.Memorable Moments: Senior girls bas-ketball tournaments, fires by the river with CLB, Urban Star in Vancouver, fire-works at the trestle with CT.Future Plans: Move to Grand Prairie, be a drug and alcohol counselor for teens.Thank You: To mom for always believ-ing in me. To CT for being the best BF ever. To MK for getting through the hard times with me. To CLB for always being that shoulder to cry on you’re the best.To My Fellow Grads: See ya’ll in ten years.

Quotes: Sometimes she goes, some-times she doesn’t – it’s just the way she goes.”Heroes: James, Stewart, Chad Reid, and Blair Mrogan.Memorable Moments: “What happens in Whistler stays in Whistler with the bike club.” Tulameen Daze, winning the BC motorcross championship in 2011.Future Plans: travel to Alaska on my snowmobile. Be a welder/mechanic. Ride motorcross tracks through the US.Thank you: To my family and friends.To My Fellow Grads: Make sure your life is a good one.

Brooke Kassa Megan Liddicoat Dylan McEwen

Quotes: “I often wonder why birds stay in the same place when they can fly anywhere in the world, then I ask myself that same questions.”Memorable Moments: Road trip to Reapers, Halloween, UBCO trip. Future Plans: Become a drug addictions counselor or a social worker.Thank You: To everyone I met this year for making me feel welcome.To My Fellow Grads: Good luck out there.

Quotes: “Everything’s got to end sometime otherwise nothing could get started.”Heroes: My parents, James Franco.Memorable Moments: Being crowned Princeton’s vice ambassador, sunrise, grad campout, pageants with Alex, Jensen’s English class.Thank You: To Mrs. Larsen for putting up with my confusion in chem 12.To My Fellow Grads: Thank you for years of memories I’ll never forget. Good luck to everyone.

Heroes: Pa, Clifford.Memorable Moments: fishing with Pa and Cliff, hunting trips in Saskatchewan, grad camp, nights with Chance and CJ, bush cruises with the boys up Red Creek, the Cummins rolling away at KV. Future Plans: Get my welding ticket and travel, ending up in P-Town on a ranch.Thank You: Thanks to my Mom and Dad for showing me how to experience life and push myself. To my friends who kept me from being an accident.To My Fellow Grads: Good Luck.

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Ten $1,000 awards from the Dogwood District Authority were presented Saturday recognizing excel-lence in disciplines from music to athletics and fine arts. Recipients pictured are left to right Morgan Grigg, Shaylyn Douglas, Brooke Bottcher, Alex Burke, Ryan Grgich, Brynn Johnson and Mort Johnson. The awards were presented by school superintendant Steve McNiven.

Alex Burke received the $1,000 Dot Raine Memorial Bursary for music from English teacher Richard Jensen. Jensen also gave the commencement address. Burke was one of the day’s top award winners walking away with $3,000 in prizes.

Mort Johnson was honored with Princeton’s Minor Hockey award, $500, pre-sented by Mike Vandermeulen. Johnson received a total of $2,000 in prizes

The top prize winner Saturday was Brynn Johnson, who received a total of $4,050 in awards. Here she receives the $750 Principal’s and Vice-Principal’s scholarship from PSS vice principal Patrick Kaiser.

Morgan Grigg spent a lot of time on stage Saturday, collecting $3,850 in cash prizes. He also received the Bernice Wardle Award, as the top all-round Grade 12 student, presented by teacher Kirk McConnell.

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Heroes: My gramma, Batman, the lunch lady, whoever made music happen.Memorable Moments: Cooking class, broken bones, doing crazy new projects with my brother.Future Plans: Lsome type of trade, hopefully in automotive or weldingThank You: To my teachers for explain-ing things over and over. To my Mom and Dad for supporting for me. To my gramma for everything under the sun, love you.To My Fellow Grads: Get what you want in life an don’t let anyone stop you.

Justeen McIntosh Jason Shuman-MillarQuotes: “The only reason I went to school all this time is to distract myself from the fact I’ll never be Beyonce.” “No one has ever became poor by giv-ing.”Heroes: My sisters.Memorable Moments: PE with SB, LL, GA, KC, grad camp out, road trips with KM. Everyday with BB.Future Plans: Travel the world.Thank You: Wikipedia, copy and paste, family and friends.To My Fellow Grads: Ya did good.

Jes SandliQuotes: “A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can larn from a wise answer.” – Bruce LeeHeroes: My Dad and my grandpa.Memorable Moments: Mountain Biking in Whistler with bike club.Future Plans: Hang out with friends.Thank You: To everyone who helped me get this far.To My Fellow Grads: Have fun and be safe.

Heroes: Mom and Dad.Memorable Moments: Winning $10,000 on a ski trip.Future Plans: Heavy duty mechanics at TRU.Thank You: To Mom and Dad.To My Fellow Grads: Bye!

Quotes: “No.’ – Rosa Parks. Heroes: Mom and Dad.Memorable Moments: Digital Photo 12, skiing with QMurr, CC an CC, Hockey Skills 12, sunrise 2014, grad hockey game, after-prom 2014, grad campout, Halloween, Tuladaze, Forde campout, Reapers, Canada Day 2014, Trudy.Future Plans: Dragging trees around.Thank You: To sparknots, my parents and anyone who supported me through high school.To My Fellow Grads: Keep on keepin’ on.

Quotes: “Remind yourself that it’s okay not to be perfect.”Heroes: My Mom, Dad and teachers.Memorable Moments: Halloween and lunch in the First Nations room.Future Plans: Go to school for vet tech-nician.Thank You: I would like to thank all my teachers, and my Mom and Dad.To My Fellow Grads: I hope you guys have a great future and that all your hopes and dreams come true!

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Quotes: “You have to see this video.”Memorable Moments: Playing on the Posse, grad hockey.Future Plans: I don’t even know what I’m doing tomorrow.Thank You: Thanks…To My Fellow Grads: Bye.

Quotes: Throw me to the wolves and I’ll come back leading the pack.”Future Plans: Get out of this town.Thank You: Thanks to my parents for giving birth to such a fabulous child.To My Fellow Grads: Keep on rockin’ it.

Heroes: Keith Vinthers and the lunch lady.Memorable Moments: Erie Church with KJ, TS, SH, September 17th, 4x4ing with DM and SH, rugby.Future Plans: To have fun, become a certified heavy duty mechanic.Thank You: Roger Vinthers, Keith Vinters, Rachel Martins, Dominic Martins, and Sabrina Harris.To My Fellow Grads: Have fun, wish you the best, we should have a ten year reunion or something….

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Graduation students from Princeton Secondary School, the class of 2015, had a full day Saturday that included a two-hour commencement ceremony, a tea in the school’s courtyard, and some quick costume changes to get ready for group photos by the Bridge of Dreams. Graduates then paraded through town in a long line of classic cars, before meeting their families and friends in Veteran’s Square for the traditional dance. It was then off to prom at the Riverside Centre before Dry Grad events. In years to come one of the outstanding memories of the day will surely be the number of grasshoppers the graduating girls had to shake out of their dresses after this photo was taken near the river.

The youngest guest at Princeton grad 2015 was three-week-old Roman, who was dressed in his finest to help Mom Jessie Williams celebrate the big day. Williams received cheers dur-ing commencement ceremonies when her goals of “marrying the love of my life”, Rocky Leong, and “being a great Mom” were read aloud.

Inez Herrick was one proud lady Saturday as she took to the dance floor in Veteran’s Square with her great grandson Brett Herrick.

No one graduating from PSS could claim they don’t know what it feels like to have to greet the paparazzi. Hundreds of people gathered in Veteran’s Square Saturday evening to take part in the traditional first dances and it seemed like everyone had at least one camera. Below, the graduates pose in their finery.

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Quotes: “Life is a journey.”Heroes: My sister, Keely, my aunt and uncle.Memorable Moments: My niece’s birth, meeting my three best friends BH, JW, DF.Future Plans: To go to trade school to become a cabinetmaker.Thank You: To everyone who has taken part I my life and the people who have stayed by my side through everything, you are amaz-ing people who mean a lot to me.To My Fellow Grads: Never let life con-trol you.

Trysten Drewes Brett HerrickHeroes: Michael Jordan, my family and friends.Memorable Moments: Basketball trips, glow stick wars, KGB runs, drop-in soc-cer, rugby, shop class and lunch times.Future Plans: To go to college to become an engineer and to play profes-sional basketball.Thank You: To my Mom and Dad for always being there for me, to my sib-lings for giving me my competitive spirit. You guys were great.To My Fellow Grads: Good luck.

Morgan GriggHeroes: My parents, Morton Johnston, Justin Moltzahn and all my hockey coaches.Memorable Moments: Great times play-ing hockey with the boys. Future Plans: Work for a year, travel lots. Be a welder or an EOD specialist.Thank you: To all my friends and family, especially my parents for teaching me everything. Thanks HK.To My Fellow Grads: Be successful, keep your stick on the ice. See you beauties in 10 years.

Memorable Moments: the crazy activi-ties and conversations in art class, Mr Jensen’s English class discussions.Future Plans: To either go to UBCO to become an arts teacher or go to the Emily Carr Institute to be an artist.Thank You: To my best friend, Liam, to my Mom and Dad and my brother. Also to my bosses Carolyn and Johnny .To My Fellow Grads: I really hope I don’t see any of you again because we’re all out living incredible lives.

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Brooke Kassa, valedictorian, and Morgan Grigg each received a $350 scholarship from Princeton Legion Ladies Auxiliary. The awards were presented Saturday by Legion president Cliff Glover.

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There were enough classic cars in the graduate parade that downtown Princeton resembled a car show Saturday night. Graduate Kennedy Holland-Krenn had a bird’s eye view.

Each graduating student who made a contribution to the PSS Family Fun Fair received a $300 prize Saturday and there were so many students on stage they spilled onto the floor. Recipients were Owen Bartlett, Brooke Bottcher, Alex Burke, Kyla Coyne, Shaylyn Douglas, Trysten Drewes, Leigha Driver, Rui Ferreira da Silva, Ryan Grgich, Morgan Grigg, Brett Herrick, Kennady Holland-Krenn, Reuben Howarth, Stacey Hunt, Breeanna Hyslop, Brynn Johnson, Morton Johnston, Brooke Kassa, Megan Liddicoat, Ally Marshall, Kassidy McCutcheon, Justeen Mcintosh, Mason Michaud, Marley Thair, and Craig Thompson.

Patricia Vinthers presented two $1,000 scholarships on behalf of the hospital ladies auxiliary, to Brooke Kassa and Ally Marshall.

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