July 30, 2013 - News Leader
EVENT CROWNS NEW LING
The sold-out 2013 Similkameen BBQ King was held on Saturday July 13th at the Grist Mill. It was very well attended with approximately 300 people in attendance, drawing guests from Alberta, Vancouver, the Okanagan (Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Oliver and Osoyoos) as well as many from the Similkameen (local Keremeos/Cawston, Hedley, Princeton). It was an "iron-chef" type competition where each chef received an identical box of locally sourced organic ingredients. There were 9 competing chefs vying for the title of the Similkameen BBQ King. Each chef was paired with one of the member wineries of the Similkameen Wineries Association. The guests were the judges of the Siilkameen BBQ King. After enjoying the dish prepared by each chef, everyone that attended the event got a chance to cast their voice for who they wanted to be named the 2013 Similkameen BBQ King. The winner was Karl Schorb from the Branding Iron in Keremeos, who was assisted by his son Jeremy. It was amazing to keep the title of the Similkameen BBQ King in the Similkameen for two years in a row, as Greg Fuchs from Gregor's Gourmet was the 2012 Similkameen BBQ King.
LOCAL FAMILY PROMOTES EPIC SWIM EVENT
Princeton residents, Daniel and Andrea Davidson, will soon be celebrating the success of their Extreme Athlete son Jeremy, as he completes his swim across the Northumberland Strait, between New Brunswick and P.E.I., for Children with Chronic Illnesses Charities. Through Canadahelps.org, Jeremy will be swimming for Brigadoon Village, a camp for critically ill children and adolescents. As a full-time member of the Canadian Forces, Jeremy and his wife Sherise (also a full-time member of the Canadian Forces) spend all the free time they can find in training as Extreme Athletes and have participated in countless Triathlons and several Iron Man events on both coasts, Ontario and Quebec.
With their two sons Brysen and baby Zeke, a two and a half year old and a six month old, at their side, both of these young parents love being able to give back to their communities by participating in events like the upcoming 'Big Swim'. Recently, during a trip to Nova Scotia Davidson told his dad, "The best part of these events is what happens to deserving kids after the event is over and we have all moved on to other things. Children, who otherwise would not be able to participate in most of the activities a lot of us take for granted, are able to participate in doing what kids do best; playing and having fun in fresh air and sunlight." Through agencies like Canadahelps.org, and facilities like Brigadoon Village, people like Jeremy and Sherise, and the many other competitors and volunteers who make this all possible, are able to help make those little dreams come true. Of course, all their efforts would be for nothing if not for the generosity of the ordinary decent folks who contribute hard earned dollars to their efforts. If you would like to help, please visit Canadahelps.org 'Jeremy's Big Swim Page' to donate and receive your Certified Tax Receipt for the full amount of your donation. It is located online at this address: http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=29006. To all of those who compete and donate, thank you all so very much! Go Jeremy, Go!
The sold-out 2013 Similkameen BBQ King was held on Saturday July 13th at the Grist Mill. It was very well attended with approximately 300 people in attendance, drawing guests from Alberta, Vancouver, the Okanagan (Kelowna, West Kelowna, Peachland, Summerland, Penticton, Oliver and Osoyoos) as well as many from the Similkameen (local Keremeos/Cawston, Hedley, Princeton). It was an "iron-chef" type competition where each chef received an identical box of locally sourced organic ingredients. There were 9 competing chefs vying for the title of the Similkameen BBQ King. Each chef was paired with one of the member wineries of the Similkameen Wineries Association. The guests were the judges of the Siilkameen BBQ King. After enjoying the dish prepared by each chef, everyone that attended the event got a chance to cast their voice for who they wanted to be named the 2013 Similkameen BBQ King. The winner was Karl Schorb from the Branding Iron in Keremeos, who was assisted by his son Jeremy. It was amazing to keep the title of the Similkameen BBQ King in the Similkameen for two years in a row, as Greg Fuchs from Gregor's Gourmet was the 2012 Similkameen BBQ King.
LOCAL FAMILY PROMOTES EPIC SWIM EVENT
Princeton residents, Daniel and Andrea Davidson, will soon be celebrating the success of their Extreme Athlete son Jeremy, as he completes his swim across the Northumberland Strait, between New Brunswick and P.E.I., for Children with Chronic Illnesses Charities. Through Canadahelps.org, Jeremy will be swimming for Brigadoon Village, a camp for critically ill children and adolescents. As a full-time member of the Canadian Forces, Jeremy and his wife Sherise (also a full-time member of the Canadian Forces) spend all the free time they can find in training as Extreme Athletes and have participated in countless Triathlons and several Iron Man events on both coasts, Ontario and Quebec.
With their two sons Brysen and baby Zeke, a two and a half year old and a six month old, at their side, both of these young parents love being able to give back to their communities by participating in events like the upcoming 'Big Swim'. Recently, during a trip to Nova Scotia Davidson told his dad, "The best part of these events is what happens to deserving kids after the event is over and we have all moved on to other things. Children, who otherwise would not be able to participate in most of the activities a lot of us take for granted, are able to participate in doing what kids do best; playing and having fun in fresh air and sunlight." Through agencies like Canadahelps.org, and facilities like Brigadoon Village, people like Jeremy and Sherise, and the many other competitors and volunteers who make this all possible, are able to help make those little dreams come true. Of course, all their efforts would be for nothing if not for the generosity of the ordinary decent folks who contribute hard earned dollars to their efforts. If you would like to help, please visit Canadahelps.org 'Jeremy's Big Swim Page' to donate and receive your Certified Tax Receipt for the full amount of your donation. It is located online at this address: http://www.canadahelps.org/GivingPages/GivingPage.aspx?gpID=29006. To all of those who compete and donate, thank you all so very much! Go Jeremy, Go!
After the Accident Comes the Clean Up!
Photo: Arlene Arlow
A tow truck driver's skillset involves cleaning up accident scenes, and Glenn Gougen of Sportsman's Corner Gas in Keremeos is experienced. The vehicle in the background of this picture hit a west-bound vehicle head-on before coming to rest on its passenger side facing the other direction. The accident occurred late on the afternoon of July 19th on Highway 3 east of
Keremeos. Highway 3 traffic was detoured along the Upper Bench road for more than 4 hours following the accident. Skid marks and comments from witnesses suggest that the Blazer in this photo was east-bound and swerved to avoid rear-ending another vehicle that was turning off the highway. The Blazer hit head-on with a westbound vehicle. One victim with critical head
injuries was airlifted out from a landing pad at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School. Four others were also sent to hospital.
Keremeos. Highway 3 traffic was detoured along the Upper Bench road for more than 4 hours following the accident. Skid marks and comments from witnesses suggest that the Blazer in this photo was east-bound and swerved to avoid rear-ending another vehicle that was turning off the highway. The Blazer hit head-on with a westbound vehicle. One victim with critical head
injuries was airlifted out from a landing pad at Similkameen Elementary Secondary School. Four others were also sent to hospital.
Expect Delays on Highway 3!
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Construction 25 km west of Princeton between Friday Creek to Laidlaw Road continues between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM Mondays to Saturdays to allow for a four-laning project. The project started April 8 and will run through September 30. Motorists are asked to allow extra time, exercise caution and obey signage within the construction zone.
July 23, 2013 - News Leader
HOW TO WIN AT THE FAIR
If you are canning peaches, why not reserve a jar for exhibit at the Fair on August 24 and 25? If yours is judged the best, you could win $5.00. When was the last time somebody gave you $5.00 for a jar of peaches, and then let you keep the peaches? This is a good deal! How is canning judged? First, the fruit or vegetables must be in a proper canning jar with a ring and lid showing no corrosion. Of course, the lid must be snapped down for a good seal. Then the judges look at the appearance of the product in the jar. If canning peaches, make sure each peach half is set in so that the pit side is not showing. All fruit and vegetables should have good colour. Tomatoes should be very red, carrots a good orange, cucumber pickles a definite green. The idea is to have the product looking as appealing as possible. When it comes to jellies and jams, colour is very important. The colour should be bright. The lid should be properly sealed. The product should be set, not runny. Baked goods should be top quality and should taste good. The judges look for eye appeal as well as good taste. Adding a recipe can gain a few points, too. When entering the baked exhibit, check the Exhibitor's Booklet to ensure that if it calls for four cookies, you are exhibiting four cookies. When entering vegetable and fruit exhibits, follow the guidelines stated in the Exhibitor's Booklet. Fruit and vegetables are judged on colour, texture, freshness, and size. Photography is a favourite category for entries. Before you decide what you will enter, make sure you read the Exhibitor's Booklet first. No, you cannot enter two sunset photographs. Each photo must be mounted on construction paper so you need to do some work in advance. Art work must be framed. Reading the rules first applies to all of the categories, and can save you time and prevent confusion. In the needlework category, this year there will be books and patterns on display. Many are available to take home with you. If you are entering needlework exhibits, be sure to check the category. Woodwork exhibits have been down the past couple of years, and woodwork exhibits are always welcomed. All exhibits should have been finished in the past 12 months.
If you are canning peaches, why not reserve a jar for exhibit at the Fair on August 24 and 25? If yours is judged the best, you could win $5.00. When was the last time somebody gave you $5.00 for a jar of peaches, and then let you keep the peaches? This is a good deal! How is canning judged? First, the fruit or vegetables must be in a proper canning jar with a ring and lid showing no corrosion. Of course, the lid must be snapped down for a good seal. Then the judges look at the appearance of the product in the jar. If canning peaches, make sure each peach half is set in so that the pit side is not showing. All fruit and vegetables should have good colour. Tomatoes should be very red, carrots a good orange, cucumber pickles a definite green. The idea is to have the product looking as appealing as possible. When it comes to jellies and jams, colour is very important. The colour should be bright. The lid should be properly sealed. The product should be set, not runny. Baked goods should be top quality and should taste good. The judges look for eye appeal as well as good taste. Adding a recipe can gain a few points, too. When entering the baked exhibit, check the Exhibitor's Booklet to ensure that if it calls for four cookies, you are exhibiting four cookies. When entering vegetable and fruit exhibits, follow the guidelines stated in the Exhibitor's Booklet. Fruit and vegetables are judged on colour, texture, freshness, and size. Photography is a favourite category for entries. Before you decide what you will enter, make sure you read the Exhibitor's Booklet first. No, you cannot enter two sunset photographs. Each photo must be mounted on construction paper so you need to do some work in advance. Art work must be framed. Reading the rules first applies to all of the categories, and can save you time and prevent confusion. In the needlework category, this year there will be books and patterns on display. Many are available to take home with you. If you are entering needlework exhibits, be sure to check the category. Woodwork exhibits have been down the past couple of years, and woodwork exhibits are always welcomed. All exhibits should have been finished in the past 12 months.
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July 16, 2013 - News Leader
WOMAN FINED FOR DRIVING
A Princeton woman lost her right to drive when police discovered she had no driver's license after stopping her in Penticton on March 7. Aimee Flesch appeared in Provincial Court in Princeton on July 11 to enter a guilty plea to driving without a license. She was ordered to pay a $500 fine and is prohibited from driving for one year.
ZAMBONI FINDS NEW GARAGE
The Tulameen Community Club wants to thank the City of Merritt for donating their Zamboni to the outdoor rink in Tulameen. The Tulameen Community Club maintains the rink in this small recreation-focussed town just outside of Princeton and their very own 'new to them' Zamboni will help make this task a breeze! Tulameen has a full NHL sized outdoor arena just behind its fire hall, complete with hockey nets! Tulameen is part of the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen, but their outdoor rink is operated 100% by dedicated volunteers who tirelessly keep the ice useable, weather permitting. They have relied on donations to operate and maintain a Zamboni that was borrowed, (up until now!), from the Princeton arena. Fully lit, this outdoor rink is enjoyed day and night! And it is about to get even better! Tulameen is in the middle of a project called Raise The Roof. That project will see the construction of a roof over the existing outdoor arena, lengthening the user time on the ice surface by protecting it from the elements, and making the volunteer icemen's job waaay easier!! The Tulameen Community Club would like to share our gratitude once again with the City of Merritt for the generous donation of their Zamboni to our outdoor rink facility. Who knows? Once we have the roof complete, perhaps we can invite the Merritt teams to our new 'barn' to show off our new Zamboni! Wouldn't that be something! Again, City Council and the City of Merritt, the Tulameen Community Club
wishes to send a giant THANK YOU for your generosity!
A Princeton woman lost her right to drive when police discovered she had no driver's license after stopping her in Penticton on March 7. Aimee Flesch appeared in Provincial Court in Princeton on July 11 to enter a guilty plea to driving without a license. She was ordered to pay a $500 fine and is prohibited from driving for one year.
ZAMBONI FINDS NEW GARAGE
The Tulameen Community Club wants to thank the City of Merritt for donating their Zamboni to the outdoor rink in Tulameen. The Tulameen Community Club maintains the rink in this small recreation-focussed town just outside of Princeton and their very own 'new to them' Zamboni will help make this task a breeze! Tulameen has a full NHL sized outdoor arena just behind its fire hall, complete with hockey nets! Tulameen is part of the Regional District Okanagan Similkameen, but their outdoor rink is operated 100% by dedicated volunteers who tirelessly keep the ice useable, weather permitting. They have relied on donations to operate and maintain a Zamboni that was borrowed, (up until now!), from the Princeton arena. Fully lit, this outdoor rink is enjoyed day and night! And it is about to get even better! Tulameen is in the middle of a project called Raise The Roof. That project will see the construction of a roof over the existing outdoor arena, lengthening the user time on the ice surface by protecting it from the elements, and making the volunteer icemen's job waaay easier!! The Tulameen Community Club would like to share our gratitude once again with the City of Merritt for the generous donation of their Zamboni to our outdoor rink facility. Who knows? Once we have the roof complete, perhaps we can invite the Merritt teams to our new 'barn' to show off our new Zamboni! Wouldn't that be something! Again, City Council and the City of Merritt, the Tulameen Community Club
wishes to send a giant THANK YOU for your generosity!
Logging Truck Prunes Tree!
July 09, 2013 - News Leader
AND THEN THERE WAS ONE...OPPOSED
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Princeton Town Council gave Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 876, 2013 third reading and adoption at their July 2nd regular meeting. That was followed by the third reading and adoption of Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 877, 2013. Councillor Jason Earle was the single opposing vote recorded for both resolutions. The Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment changes the land use category of property located at 223 Burton Avenue from the Business Transition (BT) category to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) category. The OCP Amendment is the required step to precede a zoning amendment. The Zoning Amendment rezones the property at 223 Burton Avenue from Business Transition (C3) zoning to the RM-4 Multi-Family Residential High Rise zone. The amendments will permit the conversion of three vacant commercial spaces on the ground floor to ten residential suites in the same space.
FESTIVAL RECEIVES GRANT
Three groups that play a big role in helping celebrate and preserve the history of the Fraser-Nicola region will benefit in the latest round of Community Gaming Grants offered by the B.C. Government.
Organizations receiving grants:
- Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association (Merritt) - $7,500 for the Nicola Valley Fall Fair
- Princeton Traditional Music Society (Princeton) - $5,500 for the Princeton Traditional Music Festival
- Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association (Ashcroft) - $5,000 for the 2013 Rodeo Program
"Events like the Nicola Valley Fall Fair and Ashcroft Rodeo showcase our region's dedication to agriculture and our love of the land, while the Princeton Traditional Music Festival celebrates our diverse musical cultures," says Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart. "These grants will help more people enjoy these wonderful community events with their friends and families."
Additional information:
- Community Gaming Grants allow non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues.
- Across British Columbia, 68 recipients will share $2,212,640 in the latest round of grants.
- Last fiscal year, in 2012/13, the British Columbia government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.
- Approximately 5,300 community groups benefited from funding during 2011/12.
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Princeton Town Council gave Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 876, 2013 third reading and adoption at their July 2nd regular meeting. That was followed by the third reading and adoption of Town of Princeton Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 877, 2013. Councillor Jason Earle was the single opposing vote recorded for both resolutions. The Official Community Plan (OCP) Amendment changes the land use category of property located at 223 Burton Avenue from the Business Transition (BT) category to the Medium Density Residential (MDR) category. The OCP Amendment is the required step to precede a zoning amendment. The Zoning Amendment rezones the property at 223 Burton Avenue from Business Transition (C3) zoning to the RM-4 Multi-Family Residential High Rise zone. The amendments will permit the conversion of three vacant commercial spaces on the ground floor to ten residential suites in the same space.
FESTIVAL RECEIVES GRANT
Three groups that play a big role in helping celebrate and preserve the history of the Fraser-Nicola region will benefit in the latest round of Community Gaming Grants offered by the B.C. Government.
Organizations receiving grants:
- Nicola Valley Fall Fair Association (Merritt) - $7,500 for the Nicola Valley Fall Fair
- Princeton Traditional Music Society (Princeton) - $5,500 for the Princeton Traditional Music Festival
- Ashcroft & District Rodeo Association (Ashcroft) - $5,000 for the 2013 Rodeo Program
"Events like the Nicola Valley Fall Fair and Ashcroft Rodeo showcase our region's dedication to agriculture and our love of the land, while the Princeton Traditional Music Festival celebrates our diverse musical cultures," says Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart. "These grants will help more people enjoy these wonderful community events with their friends and families."
Additional information:
- Community Gaming Grants allow non-profit organizations to apply for provincial gaming revenues.
- Across British Columbia, 68 recipients will share $2,212,640 in the latest round of grants.
- Last fiscal year, in 2012/13, the British Columbia government distributed a total of $135 million in gaming grants for eligible community programs and services.
- Approximately 5,300 community groups benefited from funding during 2011/12.
Bull Run Drag Races At Airport!
Cars, Cars, Everywhere Cars!
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The number thirteen was anything but bad luck as the 13th annual Show 'n' Shine held in Princeton July 6th was a huge success. The weather was bright, sunny and warm which brought crowds of people to the downtown to admire the over 130 vehicles registered in the event. This year saw not only a record number of cars, but local collectors are bringing more and more of their vehicles to the show.
July 02, 2013 - News Leader
WHAT A WEEKEND!
Princeton's Racing Days weekend started Friday, June 28th with the Rotary Parade. The event started at 6:00 PM and Vermilion Avenue and Bridge Street were lined with spectators. Some of them were in place with lawn chairs an hour before the parade began to ensure good viewing locations. Winners in four different categories were: Business 1st Vermilion Forks Fitness, 2nd Cooper's Foods. Children (Bikes, Floats) 1st Family Services Society, 2nd Living Water Community Church, 3rd Young Life. Horse & Rider 1st China Ridge, 2nd Little Britches, 3rd Bree. Floats or Decorated Cars 1st Princeton Legion, 2nd Crimson Tine Players, 3rd Agricultural Fair Association. Following the Parade Youth Ambassador judges found themselves dealing with the first-ever tie in the program and awarded the title of Princeton Ambassador to two candidates: Carmen Brodie and Destiny Earle. Morgan Whelpton was named Friendship Ambassador. The tie means there will be no Vice Ambassador this year. Saturday, June 29th started with an early morning thunderstorm that woke many residents around 4:30 AM and although it had lifted by the time the Lions Club annual Pancake Breakfast was to begin at 7:00 AM, the event was moved. Quick action by members saw the breakfast being held in the Catholic Church Hall and they were busy! Lions Fern and Ed Goudreau, Anne and Wayne Passey, Gerry St. Laurant, Dave Shalkanski, Guy LeComte, John Sandness and Johanna McDonald served a total of 165 breakfasts. Bob and Colleen Hughes assisted them. Ernie Schmidthammer, visiting the area from Germany, won the Lions Club 50/50 Draw. He won $192.50. The afternoon was filled with live horse racing at Sunflower Downs, which was set to start at 3:00 PM, but due to a mishap that damaged three of the starting gates and injured a volunteer Race #1 did not run until 4:30 PM. Despite that a total of $22,287 was wagered on the eight races considered a very good day of betting. The beer garden had to restock more than once and the concession stand went through a lot more food than they expected.
The race results were:
Race 1 AQHA Bonus Challenge Quarter Horse Stakes
1st Shez Pretty Awesome with a time of 21.75 seconds over the 440 yard race setting a new track record ($3.60 win, $2.30 place, $2.10 show), 2nd Snake Eyed Gal ($2.40 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Co Lani Jet ($2.10 show). Exactor $11.20, Quinella $5.80, Triactor $37.70.
Race 2 Thoroughbred Claiming $2,500
1st Ben's Starry Night 45.09 seconds, 4 furlongs ($13.40 win, $6.80 place, $3.00 show), 2nd Spirit Bear ($2.10 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Absolute Magnitude ($2.10 show). Exactor $22.60, Quinella $17.90, Triactor $34.00, Daily Double $83.10.
Race 3 Thoroughbred Allowance
1st Twopenny 1:08.59 5 1/2 furlongs ($6.70 win, $3.20 place, $3.80 show), 2nd Sister Faith ($5.90 place, $4.50 show), 3rd $3.20 show). Exactor $57.30, Quinella $49.10, Triactor $165.10.
Race 4 Thoroughbred Allowance
1st Gil 1:07.84 5 1/2 furlongs ($9.70 win, $4.50 place, $2.60 show), 2nd J J's Gypsy ($4.30 place, $2.40 show), 3rd Pete's Black Gold ($2.10 show). Exactor $194.40, Quinella $37.40, Triactor $394.30.
Race 5 Thoroughbred Allowance
1st Andthatsthetruth 1:06.91 5 1/2 furlongs ($7.20 win, $2.30 place, $3.70 show), 2nd J J's Wander ($2.40 place, $3.60 show), 3rd Missis Caldwell ($3.40 show). Exactor $11.40, Quinella $6.50, Triactor $31.70.
Race 6 Sport of Kings Thoroughbred Maiden Allowance
1st Bright Warrior 1:08.68 5 1/2 furlongs ($7.30 win, $3.50 place, $2.40 show), 2nd Barkley Bay ($2.10 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Cadehill Slew ($2.10 show). Exactor $58.50, Quinella $8.90, Triactor $84.70.
Race 7 Currie Memorial Derby Thoroughbred Maiden Allowance
1st Alaughatlast 1:28.91 7 furlongs ($3.00 win, $2.10 place, $2.10 show), 2nd Bombslit¹lallstar ($2.90 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Crosby's Gold ($2.10 show). Exactor $19.70, Quinella $8.80, Triactor $27.70.
Race 8 42nd Similkameen Cup Thoroughbred Stakes
1st A Lasting Peace 1:51.56 1 1/6 miles owned by Princeton's June Dunte and became the winningest horse in North America with this win. ($2.70 win, $2.10 place, $2.10 show), 2nd Ghost Reign ($2.30 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Smart Call ($2.10 show). Exactor $5.50, Quinella $4.20, Triactor $24.80. The Rotary Club Similkameen Cup Sweepstakes Winners were: 1st - $1,000 Diane Riley, 2nd - $300 Roberta Ihler, 3rd - $200 Janet Banks, $100 winners - Joanne Kovacs, Monty Montgomery, Russ Biagioni, Inez Wilkinson, Gloria Gibson.
Princeton's Racing Days weekend started Friday, June 28th with the Rotary Parade. The event started at 6:00 PM and Vermilion Avenue and Bridge Street were lined with spectators. Some of them were in place with lawn chairs an hour before the parade began to ensure good viewing locations. Winners in four different categories were: Business 1st Vermilion Forks Fitness, 2nd Cooper's Foods. Children (Bikes, Floats) 1st Family Services Society, 2nd Living Water Community Church, 3rd Young Life. Horse & Rider 1st China Ridge, 2nd Little Britches, 3rd Bree. Floats or Decorated Cars 1st Princeton Legion, 2nd Crimson Tine Players, 3rd Agricultural Fair Association. Following the Parade Youth Ambassador judges found themselves dealing with the first-ever tie in the program and awarded the title of Princeton Ambassador to two candidates: Carmen Brodie and Destiny Earle. Morgan Whelpton was named Friendship Ambassador. The tie means there will be no Vice Ambassador this year. Saturday, June 29th started with an early morning thunderstorm that woke many residents around 4:30 AM and although it had lifted by the time the Lions Club annual Pancake Breakfast was to begin at 7:00 AM, the event was moved. Quick action by members saw the breakfast being held in the Catholic Church Hall and they were busy! Lions Fern and Ed Goudreau, Anne and Wayne Passey, Gerry St. Laurant, Dave Shalkanski, Guy LeComte, John Sandness and Johanna McDonald served a total of 165 breakfasts. Bob and Colleen Hughes assisted them. Ernie Schmidthammer, visiting the area from Germany, won the Lions Club 50/50 Draw. He won $192.50. The afternoon was filled with live horse racing at Sunflower Downs, which was set to start at 3:00 PM, but due to a mishap that damaged three of the starting gates and injured a volunteer Race #1 did not run until 4:30 PM. Despite that a total of $22,287 was wagered on the eight races considered a very good day of betting. The beer garden had to restock more than once and the concession stand went through a lot more food than they expected.
The race results were:
Race 1 AQHA Bonus Challenge Quarter Horse Stakes
1st Shez Pretty Awesome with a time of 21.75 seconds over the 440 yard race setting a new track record ($3.60 win, $2.30 place, $2.10 show), 2nd Snake Eyed Gal ($2.40 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Co Lani Jet ($2.10 show). Exactor $11.20, Quinella $5.80, Triactor $37.70.
Race 2 Thoroughbred Claiming $2,500
1st Ben's Starry Night 45.09 seconds, 4 furlongs ($13.40 win, $6.80 place, $3.00 show), 2nd Spirit Bear ($2.10 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Absolute Magnitude ($2.10 show). Exactor $22.60, Quinella $17.90, Triactor $34.00, Daily Double $83.10.
Race 3 Thoroughbred Allowance
1st Twopenny 1:08.59 5 1/2 furlongs ($6.70 win, $3.20 place, $3.80 show), 2nd Sister Faith ($5.90 place, $4.50 show), 3rd $3.20 show). Exactor $57.30, Quinella $49.10, Triactor $165.10.
Race 4 Thoroughbred Allowance
1st Gil 1:07.84 5 1/2 furlongs ($9.70 win, $4.50 place, $2.60 show), 2nd J J's Gypsy ($4.30 place, $2.40 show), 3rd Pete's Black Gold ($2.10 show). Exactor $194.40, Quinella $37.40, Triactor $394.30.
Race 5 Thoroughbred Allowance
1st Andthatsthetruth 1:06.91 5 1/2 furlongs ($7.20 win, $2.30 place, $3.70 show), 2nd J J's Wander ($2.40 place, $3.60 show), 3rd Missis Caldwell ($3.40 show). Exactor $11.40, Quinella $6.50, Triactor $31.70.
Race 6 Sport of Kings Thoroughbred Maiden Allowance
1st Bright Warrior 1:08.68 5 1/2 furlongs ($7.30 win, $3.50 place, $2.40 show), 2nd Barkley Bay ($2.10 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Cadehill Slew ($2.10 show). Exactor $58.50, Quinella $8.90, Triactor $84.70.
Race 7 Currie Memorial Derby Thoroughbred Maiden Allowance
1st Alaughatlast 1:28.91 7 furlongs ($3.00 win, $2.10 place, $2.10 show), 2nd Bombslit¹lallstar ($2.90 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Crosby's Gold ($2.10 show). Exactor $19.70, Quinella $8.80, Triactor $27.70.
Race 8 42nd Similkameen Cup Thoroughbred Stakes
1st A Lasting Peace 1:51.56 1 1/6 miles owned by Princeton's June Dunte and became the winningest horse in North America with this win. ($2.70 win, $2.10 place, $2.10 show), 2nd Ghost Reign ($2.30 place, $2.10 show), 3rd Smart Call ($2.10 show). Exactor $5.50, Quinella $4.20, Triactor $24.80. The Rotary Club Similkameen Cup Sweepstakes Winners were: 1st - $1,000 Diane Riley, 2nd - $300 Roberta Ihler, 3rd - $200 Janet Banks, $100 winners - Joanne Kovacs, Monty Montgomery, Russ Biagioni, Inez Wilkinson, Gloria Gibson.
Mixed Golf Tourney Fun For All!
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If Canada Day didn't fall on a Monday this year we'd be telling you that the annual Mixed Golf Tournament at Princeton Golf Club was the final event held as part of Princeton Racing Days Weekend. The rainy weather disappeared late Saturday leaving a hot, sunny day for golfers to enjoy the links on Sunday, June 30th.
A Tie Gives Us Two Ambassadors!
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There were a total of five Youth Ambassador Candidates vying for the titles of Princeton Ambassador, Vice Ambassador and Friendship Ambassador. However, once the judges did the math at the final event June 28th they discovered a tie. Instead of a tie-breaker they decided to name two Ambassadors and drop the Vice Ambassador. From left, Morgan Whelpton (Friendship Ambassador), Carmen Brodie (Ambassador) and Destiny Earle (Ambassador).