August 30, 2011 - News Leader
TRIO HOOKED WITH 500 ILLEGAL FISH
In the early morning hours of August 21st, Princeton RCMP conducted a traffic check for a burned out tail light. The occupants of the vehicle were unco-operative and would not provide the police with identification or exit their truck. After several minutes of attempting to negotiate, the three male occupants were forced out of the 1992 Dodge D350 and arrested for Obstruction. Upon further investigation 500 fresh salmon were located in three freezers in the box of the pick-up. “Princeton RCMP contacted officials from the Department of Fisheries who responded from the Lower Mainland to take possession of the fish and conduct a follow up investigation into the unlawfully possessed salmon,” Princeton RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Dave Clare explains. “The 19-year old driver is facing charges of Obstruction under the Criminal Code along with Federal Fishery charges for Possession of Fish Caught Unlawfully. The driver’s 54-year old father and 26-year old step-brother were released from custody and face charges for Possession of Fish Caught
Unlawfully.” All three are to make there first court appearance December 15th, 2011 in Princeton.
PXA LOOKS AT FUTURE PROJECTS
Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) met Tuesday, August 16, to discuss progress to date and major items for consideration for the future. Projects completed to date include repairs to the ag building roof, clean-up of the barns area and repairs to the barns, construction of a Fall Fair office in Building #1. There are repairs to be made to leaking water lines, and painting to be done in buildings used by the Fall Fair. Fall Fair members have been holding work parties to get the work done before the horse races and fair. There was a lot of discussion about the future of the fairgrounds complex. Princeton Exhibition Association is the management board for the fairgrounds and rents the facilities as well as maintaining the facilities, making needed repairs and improvements. This year, the PXA Board has lost two valuable members, Peter Ruoss and Stan Thompson, who worked tirelessly for 31 years on maintenance and major improvements to the grounds. The once-vibrant ranks of volunteers managing the community facility and doing the required work have dwindled to just a few dedicated people, with half of the Board over age 65. Few younger people have shown any real interest in volunteering to serve on the PXA Board. In addition to discussing the manpower future of the Board, members of the Board discussed projects that should be done in the near future, and the funding required to complete these projects. Operating expenses are as high as income from month to month, despite efforts of the PXA Board to continue increasing revenue. The PXA Board raised a lot of issues, but did not come to any resolution. A special meeting to outline a plan of action for the future will be held at the fairgrounds office on September 8. All Board members and user group representatives are expected to attend.
In the early morning hours of August 21st, Princeton RCMP conducted a traffic check for a burned out tail light. The occupants of the vehicle were unco-operative and would not provide the police with identification or exit their truck. After several minutes of attempting to negotiate, the three male occupants were forced out of the 1992 Dodge D350 and arrested for Obstruction. Upon further investigation 500 fresh salmon were located in three freezers in the box of the pick-up. “Princeton RCMP contacted officials from the Department of Fisheries who responded from the Lower Mainland to take possession of the fish and conduct a follow up investigation into the unlawfully possessed salmon,” Princeton RCMP Detachment Commander Sgt. Dave Clare explains. “The 19-year old driver is facing charges of Obstruction under the Criminal Code along with Federal Fishery charges for Possession of Fish Caught Unlawfully. The driver’s 54-year old father and 26-year old step-brother were released from custody and face charges for Possession of Fish Caught
Unlawfully.” All three are to make there first court appearance December 15th, 2011 in Princeton.
PXA LOOKS AT FUTURE PROJECTS
Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) met Tuesday, August 16, to discuss progress to date and major items for consideration for the future. Projects completed to date include repairs to the ag building roof, clean-up of the barns area and repairs to the barns, construction of a Fall Fair office in Building #1. There are repairs to be made to leaking water lines, and painting to be done in buildings used by the Fall Fair. Fall Fair members have been holding work parties to get the work done before the horse races and fair. There was a lot of discussion about the future of the fairgrounds complex. Princeton Exhibition Association is the management board for the fairgrounds and rents the facilities as well as maintaining the facilities, making needed repairs and improvements. This year, the PXA Board has lost two valuable members, Peter Ruoss and Stan Thompson, who worked tirelessly for 31 years on maintenance and major improvements to the grounds. The once-vibrant ranks of volunteers managing the community facility and doing the required work have dwindled to just a few dedicated people, with half of the Board over age 65. Few younger people have shown any real interest in volunteering to serve on the PXA Board. In addition to discussing the manpower future of the Board, members of the Board discussed projects that should be done in the near future, and the funding required to complete these projects. Operating expenses are as high as income from month to month, despite efforts of the PXA Board to continue increasing revenue. The PXA Board raised a lot of issues, but did not come to any resolution. A special meeting to outline a plan of action for the future will be held at the fairgrounds office on September 8. All Board members and user group representatives are expected to attend.
And The Pirate Movie Was Rated R!!!!!
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Princeton's Centennial Pool summer season comes to an end on September 5th. For a short season the facility provides swim lessons for all ages and most swim levels as well as public swim and special swim events during their weekly schedule. The staff participating during 'Sunken Ships & Pirates Bliss' theme night on August 24th were, from left, Sarah Whitbread, Alyssa Larsen, Carol Mack, Karmen Whitbread and Stacey Muise.
Sunken Ships & Pirates Bliss!
August 23, 2011 - News Leader
TOWN LOOKS AT PROJECT SPENDING
Town Council is considering a project to pave the TransCanada Trail from the Bridge of Dreams to Weyerhaeuser on the northeast end, and through the tunnel to the other bridge on the Tulameen River at the southwest end. At the August 15 Town Council meeting, Mayor Randy McLean said Trails BC had some extra money and Princeton had applied for it. Restoring the zigzag walkway is another project under consideration. It was damaged when a pick-up truck rolled over the edge of the hill and came crashing down to the lower level of Billiter Avenue last year. Town Council has been negotiating with ICBC for a settlement, but this is not complete. The Town has set aside $50,000 for the project and is looking at one of the options presented by an architect. The new Town Hall project is on hold. The new Town Hall would require an expenditure of $2.5 million, which the Town does not have. Mayor McLean said the Town would be looking for grants from the provincial government before deciding to go ahead with the project. Princeton and Area H residents will go to referendum in September on the aquatic centre project to vote on projected costs up to $6 million, with annual operating costs of approximately half a million dollars. Town Council is seeking information about any consulting firm that may be able to provide a proposal for the next phase of studies for the Princeton Regional Airport. Council will be looking for land use planning as a basis for changes to the Town’s zoning bylaw, review land tenures for hangar, commercial and air park development, review air park feasibility, and further infrastructure development. Council has allocated $35,000 to a project to improve sidewalk wheelchair ramps. A contract to do the work has been awarded to Artistic Imaging Inc. at $1,785 plus HST for 17 ramps. Councillor Jason Earle asked if there was any way to include the one remaining ramp. He was told the company will do the worst ramps first, and follow with the others. Fortunately, the Town has received $63,927.69 in a gas tax rebate which should help with some of the projects.
Town Council is considering a project to pave the TransCanada Trail from the Bridge of Dreams to Weyerhaeuser on the northeast end, and through the tunnel to the other bridge on the Tulameen River at the southwest end. At the August 15 Town Council meeting, Mayor Randy McLean said Trails BC had some extra money and Princeton had applied for it. Restoring the zigzag walkway is another project under consideration. It was damaged when a pick-up truck rolled over the edge of the hill and came crashing down to the lower level of Billiter Avenue last year. Town Council has been negotiating with ICBC for a settlement, but this is not complete. The Town has set aside $50,000 for the project and is looking at one of the options presented by an architect. The new Town Hall project is on hold. The new Town Hall would require an expenditure of $2.5 million, which the Town does not have. Mayor McLean said the Town would be looking for grants from the provincial government before deciding to go ahead with the project. Princeton and Area H residents will go to referendum in September on the aquatic centre project to vote on projected costs up to $6 million, with annual operating costs of approximately half a million dollars. Town Council is seeking information about any consulting firm that may be able to provide a proposal for the next phase of studies for the Princeton Regional Airport. Council will be looking for land use planning as a basis for changes to the Town’s zoning bylaw, review land tenures for hangar, commercial and air park development, review air park feasibility, and further infrastructure development. Council has allocated $35,000 to a project to improve sidewalk wheelchair ramps. A contract to do the work has been awarded to Artistic Imaging Inc. at $1,785 plus HST for 17 ramps. Councillor Jason Earle asked if there was any way to include the one remaining ramp. He was told the company will do the worst ramps first, and follow with the others. Fortunately, the Town has received $63,927.69 in a gas tax rebate which should help with some of the projects.
This MP Can Carry A Tune!
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BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko performed live on stage with fellow musician Lawrence Halisheff Saturday, August 20th. The pair were the first performers on the Museum Stage during the two-day 4th annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival. In addition to traditional folk songs, Atamanenko sang in French and Russian.
Mayor McLean Welcomes Copper Mountain!
August 16, 2011 - News Leader
FATAL CRASH CLAIMS ONE NEAR HEDLEY
Princeton RCMP and South Okanagan Traffic Services are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision which occurred last Thursday evening near Hedley. Princeton RCMP attended to the scene of the collision August 10th at around 7:30 PM approximately 20-kilometres east of Princeton on Highway 3. Investigators believe that speed was a contributing factor to the crash. A 2010 Honda Civic driven by a 25-year old Korean national male, at a high rate of speed, entered into a curve and went off road to the left. The car slid sideways in the ditch for a distance of approximately 50 metres and dug in causing it to tumbled several times. A 24-year old female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was fatally injured when the vehicle rolled over. The male was transported to Penticton Regional Hospital where he is in stable condition. RCMP Traffic Services and the BC Coroners Service are continuing their investigations.
STREET DISPUTE ENDS IN COURT
On October 12, 2010, Kevin Huff hit Gordon Wood in the face. Huff stood trial in Provincial Court in Princeton on August 11 on a charge of assault. Witnesses said Wood was driving his pick-up truck on Bridge Street at the same time Huff was crossing the intersection. Wood said he drove through the
pedestrian crosswalk after seeing Huff was half way across. At that point, Huff banged the side of the truck with a cloth bag containing a prospector’s hammer. Wood said he stopped and an argument ensued in which Huff hit Wood in the face, knocking off his glasses. Then a nearby businessman called the police. The essence of the matter was Huff’s anger that Wood had not stopped as his vehicle approached the crosswalk. Wood said Huff told him he should not have driven across the crosswalk until Huff was all the way across the street. Huff was not struck by the vehicle nor injured in any way, but appeared to have been infuriated by Wood’s driving, telling Judge Shaw that he was going to teach Wood a lesson. Judge Shaw took time to review the evidence and found Huff guilty of
assault. She ordered Huff to serve six months conditional sentence during which he is not to have any contact with Wood nor to possess any firearms.
PEPPERFEST PLANS SIZZLE
The Similkameen Sizzle planning committee met August 10th to review final plans for the September 17th pepper festival. Next month’s event will be the tenth annual and the schedule of events is complete. The Fireman’s Breakfast (featuring veterans and recruits) will run from 7:30 to 10:30 AM. Breakfast will cost only five dollars and proceeds will go back into the community for a yet to be determined worthy cause. The Corner Turtles will start providing entertainment at 8:30 AM with the
Chili Cook-Off (tasting and judging) at 11:00 AM. Popular family entertainer Mat Duffus will be on stage from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Children’s Games will be provided from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM with a Beverage Garden open for adults from 12 Noon to 6:00 PM. Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars will play from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with the Sear Factor pepper eating contest finishing the day at 5:00 PM. All of the activities planned during Similkameen Sizzle will take place at Memorial Park in the centre of Keremeos and although there is a nominal fee for tasting and judging packages during the Chili Cook-Off, there is no fee to enter the park. There will also be a number of vendors on site providing food, educational displays and various retail items for sale.
Princeton RCMP and South Okanagan Traffic Services are investigating a fatal single vehicle collision which occurred last Thursday evening near Hedley. Princeton RCMP attended to the scene of the collision August 10th at around 7:30 PM approximately 20-kilometres east of Princeton on Highway 3. Investigators believe that speed was a contributing factor to the crash. A 2010 Honda Civic driven by a 25-year old Korean national male, at a high rate of speed, entered into a curve and went off road to the left. The car slid sideways in the ditch for a distance of approximately 50 metres and dug in causing it to tumbled several times. A 24-year old female passenger was ejected from the vehicle and was fatally injured when the vehicle rolled over. The male was transported to Penticton Regional Hospital where he is in stable condition. RCMP Traffic Services and the BC Coroners Service are continuing their investigations.
STREET DISPUTE ENDS IN COURT
On October 12, 2010, Kevin Huff hit Gordon Wood in the face. Huff stood trial in Provincial Court in Princeton on August 11 on a charge of assault. Witnesses said Wood was driving his pick-up truck on Bridge Street at the same time Huff was crossing the intersection. Wood said he drove through the
pedestrian crosswalk after seeing Huff was half way across. At that point, Huff banged the side of the truck with a cloth bag containing a prospector’s hammer. Wood said he stopped and an argument ensued in which Huff hit Wood in the face, knocking off his glasses. Then a nearby businessman called the police. The essence of the matter was Huff’s anger that Wood had not stopped as his vehicle approached the crosswalk. Wood said Huff told him he should not have driven across the crosswalk until Huff was all the way across the street. Huff was not struck by the vehicle nor injured in any way, but appeared to have been infuriated by Wood’s driving, telling Judge Shaw that he was going to teach Wood a lesson. Judge Shaw took time to review the evidence and found Huff guilty of
assault. She ordered Huff to serve six months conditional sentence during which he is not to have any contact with Wood nor to possess any firearms.
PEPPERFEST PLANS SIZZLE
The Similkameen Sizzle planning committee met August 10th to review final plans for the September 17th pepper festival. Next month’s event will be the tenth annual and the schedule of events is complete. The Fireman’s Breakfast (featuring veterans and recruits) will run from 7:30 to 10:30 AM. Breakfast will cost only five dollars and proceeds will go back into the community for a yet to be determined worthy cause. The Corner Turtles will start providing entertainment at 8:30 AM with the
Chili Cook-Off (tasting and judging) at 11:00 AM. Popular family entertainer Mat Duffus will be on stage from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Children’s Games will be provided from 12 Noon to 4:00 PM with a Beverage Garden open for adults from 12 Noon to 6:00 PM. Gary Comeau and the Voodoo Allstars will play from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM with the Sear Factor pepper eating contest finishing the day at 5:00 PM. All of the activities planned during Similkameen Sizzle will take place at Memorial Park in the centre of Keremeos and although there is a nominal fee for tasting and judging packages during the Chili Cook-Off, there is no fee to enter the park. There will also be a number of vendors on site providing food, educational displays and various retail items for sale.
Pool Staff Gets Into Tropical Trouble!
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Sarah Whitbread, Stacey Muise, Karmen Whitbread, Taylor Robillard, Jonathan Davies and Carol Mack get in the mood for some Tropical Trouble August 10th at Princeton's Centennial Pool. August 17th is Senior Appreciation Day with Free Swim from 1:00 to 2:00 PM and August 24th will be Sunkin' Ships & Pirates Bliss Night from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. For other information call 250.295.6535.
Posse Season Just Around Corner!
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Princeton Arena is ready for action! The final brush strokes were applied to the new 10th Anniversary Princeton Posse centre ice logo last week. Two Hockey Camps start the season with Exhibition Games to follow.
1:00 PM September 4th - Princeton hosts Squamish
7:00 PM September 7th - Princeton hosts Osoyoos
7:00 PM September 10 - Princeton hosts Penticton
1:00 PM September 4th - Princeton hosts Squamish
7:00 PM September 7th - Princeton hosts Osoyoos
7:00 PM September 10 - Princeton hosts Penticton
August 09, 2011 - News Leader
AREA H WINS SEPARATE REFERENDUM VOTE
With close to 900 Area H residents’ signatures collected in just a matter of days, a petition was presented at the August 4th Regular Meeting of the
RDOS (Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen) requesting Princeton Rural residents being allowed to vote separately on the proposed Pool Referendum in September. “I think that most people realized that it was unfair to force Area H residents to have to pay over 62% of the cost while having far fewer
opportunities to use the facility,” Area H Director Brad Hope told the News Leader. “I have found that most Area H residents realize that Princeton needs a facility and would be willing to participate but feel the cost sharing needs to be more equitable. Most importantly they felt that Area H need to decide on its own whether or not to take part.” According to the RDOS the decision now rests with Town of Princeton officials whether or not to proceed with the Referendum with Area H and the Town voting separately. “I think the wishes of Area H residents was clear,” an RDOS member stated in reference to the petition.
LONG WEEKEND KEEPS RCMP BUSY
South Okanagan Traffic Services conducted enforcement along the Highway 3 and 97 corridors during the August Long Weekend. It started off with a Motorcycle hitting a deer in Manning Park, but otherwise remained uneventful. Of special note is the number of vehicles seized for Excessive Speeding - alarming considering the fact that this specific weekend is the highest for traffic volume across the three days, more than any other weekend throughout the year.
- Speed Charges: 252
- Seatbelts: 9
- Unsafe/Illegal passing: 3
- Liquor Charges: 2
- Other Charges: 12
- Excessive Speeding (with vehicle impoundment): 7 (All BC Residents) for vehicles over 40 kmh over the speed limit. Top speed over the limit was a motorcycle at 67 kmh over the posted limit.
- 22 miscellaneous warnings for various offences.
On Saturday, July 30th, at 2:21 PM, Princeton RCMP responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle incident on Highway 3, at East Gate service station, Manning Park. The incident involved two passenger vehicles where one vehicle rear-ended the other, after failing to yield to the vehicle that was turning into the service station. Both airbags were deployed, andthe drivers and passengers had been wearing seatbelts so they only sustained minor injuries. Following too closely and possibly speeding are believed to be factors in this incident. On Monday, August 1st, at 12:28 PM Princeton RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle incident with a pedestrian at 7500 Highway at Manning Park. The incident involved one pickup truck that had backed out of a parking stall and into a pedestrian who was standing behind it. The pedestrian appears to have sustained minor injuries.
Reversing when Unsafe is believed to be a factor in this incident.
With close to 900 Area H residents’ signatures collected in just a matter of days, a petition was presented at the August 4th Regular Meeting of the
RDOS (Regional District Okanagan-Similkameen) requesting Princeton Rural residents being allowed to vote separately on the proposed Pool Referendum in September. “I think that most people realized that it was unfair to force Area H residents to have to pay over 62% of the cost while having far fewer
opportunities to use the facility,” Area H Director Brad Hope told the News Leader. “I have found that most Area H residents realize that Princeton needs a facility and would be willing to participate but feel the cost sharing needs to be more equitable. Most importantly they felt that Area H need to decide on its own whether or not to take part.” According to the RDOS the decision now rests with Town of Princeton officials whether or not to proceed with the Referendum with Area H and the Town voting separately. “I think the wishes of Area H residents was clear,” an RDOS member stated in reference to the petition.
LONG WEEKEND KEEPS RCMP BUSY
South Okanagan Traffic Services conducted enforcement along the Highway 3 and 97 corridors during the August Long Weekend. It started off with a Motorcycle hitting a deer in Manning Park, but otherwise remained uneventful. Of special note is the number of vehicles seized for Excessive Speeding - alarming considering the fact that this specific weekend is the highest for traffic volume across the three days, more than any other weekend throughout the year.
- Speed Charges: 252
- Seatbelts: 9
- Unsafe/Illegal passing: 3
- Liquor Charges: 2
- Other Charges: 12
- Excessive Speeding (with vehicle impoundment): 7 (All BC Residents) for vehicles over 40 kmh over the speed limit. Top speed over the limit was a motorcycle at 67 kmh over the posted limit.
- 22 miscellaneous warnings for various offences.
On Saturday, July 30th, at 2:21 PM, Princeton RCMP responded to a two vehicle motor vehicle incident on Highway 3, at East Gate service station, Manning Park. The incident involved two passenger vehicles where one vehicle rear-ended the other, after failing to yield to the vehicle that was turning into the service station. Both airbags were deployed, andthe drivers and passengers had been wearing seatbelts so they only sustained minor injuries. Following too closely and possibly speeding are believed to be factors in this incident. On Monday, August 1st, at 12:28 PM Princeton RCMP responded to a single motor vehicle incident with a pedestrian at 7500 Highway at Manning Park. The incident involved one pickup truck that had backed out of a parking stall and into a pedestrian who was standing behind it. The pedestrian appears to have sustained minor injuries.
Reversing when Unsafe is believed to be a factor in this incident.
She Will Miss Keremeos.
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Joni Heinrich arrived in Keremeos four years ago to work as Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Keremeos. She has enjoyed living in Keremeos and will leave with some regret, but says her move to Chase, B.C. is to advance her career. Heinrich describes the community of Keremeos as having a “really good down-to-earth feel”. She says people appreciate the natural beauty of the valley. “It is such a beautiful place. We have everything we need. There is such an abundance, I have to remind myself to be thankful and appreciate the good.” Heinrich’s last day is August 16, so if you want to say farewell and wish
her success, now is the time.
her success, now is the time.
There's A Cabin Inside The Museum?
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The complete pioneer cabin sitting in Princeton Museum is just one of the many new changes that have taken place since the renovations have been completed at the facility. There's a section on the Hudson's Bay Company, fossils, ghost towns, mining, forestry, the Kettle Valley Railway and much more. Now that the Museum is twice the size, there's so much more to see and enjoy!
August 02, 2011 - News Leader
RCMP REPORT DIESEL FUEL, KEYS STOLEN
Princeton RCMP report diesel fuel valued between $300.00 and $400.00 was taken from the Princeton Redi-Mix gravel pit located on Highway 3 West. The
incident occurred sometime late Sunday, July 24th and early Monday, July 25th. RCMP also report an attempted break and enter to a private shed in the
residential neighbourhood near Princeton General Hospital. The incident occurred sometime between 1:00 AM and 8:00 AM Monday, July 25th. Entry was
not gained and nothing was taken. Princeton RCMP received a report at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 26th of a theft from a vehicle which occurred at Manning Park Lodge at 7500 Highway 3. The incident had taken place sometime in the previous two days. A window was
smashed and a set of keys were taken from the vehicle. All three incidents continue to be under investigation. If you have any information that may assist RCMP in their investigations you are requested to call Princeton Detachment at 250.295.6911. Anonymous tips can be called in to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
ARTS IN THE PARK OFFERS BUS RIDE
Arts in the Park is going to be a lot of fun, and local residents can enjoy it with a $10 return bus ticket to the event. If enough local residents want to spend an afternoon at Manning Park enjoying the music, dramatic performances and art displays, without the effort of driving to and from the site, register at Sunflower Gallery before August 11. The bus will leave Princeton at 12:30 PM and leave Manning Park at 8:15 PM. On Thursday, August 18, Arts in the Park celebrates 100 years of BC Parks.
Princeton Community Arts Council has joined with Manning Park Resort to host a great show at Lightning Lake picnic area. The official ceremony will open at 2:30 PM with a talk by Kelley Cook, who has written a book on the history of Manning Park. The performances will include songs by Tineesha Begaye, who will sing First Nations songs that won her a place at the Aboriginal Music Awards. She will accompany herself on the hand drum. River Road Theatre, whose productions have delighted Princeton residents this summer, will present a musical dramatic performance. Princeton Community Band will give a concert. More music will include Concertante Chamber Players, a quartet of symphony music featuring a new composer from the Okanagan, and Princeton Traditional Musicians will present songs from our history. Princeton Highland Dancers will perform traditional Scottish dances. The afternoon’s entertainment will conclude with a recital of a poem about our province called “Say the Names”. In addition to all of the performances, there will be displays by Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists, and the Museum Society is taking the stagecoach to the park. This should be a lovely afternoon special event full of entertainment, an occasion to remember.
Princeton RCMP report diesel fuel valued between $300.00 and $400.00 was taken from the Princeton Redi-Mix gravel pit located on Highway 3 West. The
incident occurred sometime late Sunday, July 24th and early Monday, July 25th. RCMP also report an attempted break and enter to a private shed in the
residential neighbourhood near Princeton General Hospital. The incident occurred sometime between 1:00 AM and 8:00 AM Monday, July 25th. Entry was
not gained and nothing was taken. Princeton RCMP received a report at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, July 26th of a theft from a vehicle which occurred at Manning Park Lodge at 7500 Highway 3. The incident had taken place sometime in the previous two days. A window was
smashed and a set of keys were taken from the vehicle. All three incidents continue to be under investigation. If you have any information that may assist RCMP in their investigations you are requested to call Princeton Detachment at 250.295.6911. Anonymous tips can be called in to CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
ARTS IN THE PARK OFFERS BUS RIDE
Arts in the Park is going to be a lot of fun, and local residents can enjoy it with a $10 return bus ticket to the event. If enough local residents want to spend an afternoon at Manning Park enjoying the music, dramatic performances and art displays, without the effort of driving to and from the site, register at Sunflower Gallery before August 11. The bus will leave Princeton at 12:30 PM and leave Manning Park at 8:15 PM. On Thursday, August 18, Arts in the Park celebrates 100 years of BC Parks.
Princeton Community Arts Council has joined with Manning Park Resort to host a great show at Lightning Lake picnic area. The official ceremony will open at 2:30 PM with a talk by Kelley Cook, who has written a book on the history of Manning Park. The performances will include songs by Tineesha Begaye, who will sing First Nations songs that won her a place at the Aboriginal Music Awards. She will accompany herself on the hand drum. River Road Theatre, whose productions have delighted Princeton residents this summer, will present a musical dramatic performance. Princeton Community Band will give a concert. More music will include Concertante Chamber Players, a quartet of symphony music featuring a new composer from the Okanagan, and Princeton Traditional Musicians will present songs from our history. Princeton Highland Dancers will perform traditional Scottish dances. The afternoon’s entertainment will conclude with a recital of a poem about our province called “Say the Names”. In addition to all of the performances, there will be displays by Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists, and the Museum Society is taking the stagecoach to the park. This should be a lovely afternoon special event full of entertainment, an occasion to remember.
Posse Schedule Finalized!
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Princeton Posse announced at their July 26th regular meeting that the 2011/12 KIJHL Game Schedule is now final. A clip ‘n’ save copy of it is on Page 19 of this week’s Similkameen News Leader. Club President John Babiak says the team will host a Showcase Tournament the weekend of November 11th and 12th which will feature not only two KIJHL regularly scheduled games (Castlegar on the Friday, Beaver Valley on the Saturday) but other teams from other leagues. The details are still being ironed out by event organizer Posse Head Coach Dale ‘Duner’ Hladun. Tenth anniversary celebrations are set to take place on Saturday, December 10th. The weekend will feature an afternoon game against Revelstoke, a number of banners raised in Princeton Arena to honour early players, team builders and sponsors as well as a dinner at RockRidge Canyon. Details on the event will be released later in the season.
Messy Fun In The Pool!
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They're called 'Theme Nights' and Princeton's Centennial Pool hosted them every second Wednesday night from 7:00 - 9:00 PM. The last one was 'Rock, Rock Who's There' on July 27th which included fun, games and food. A fun part for participants at this event was when pool staff served up sundaes to go - one scoop of ice cream in the mouth followed by some whipped cream and chocolate syrup!