September 28, 2010 - News Leader
OWNERS ASK FOR REZONING
Owners of a residence at 100 Glenview Crescent, located west of the hospital, have asked Town Council to have the property rezoned so a basement suite can be added. This would require a change from single family to two family residential. The purpose of the suite would be to provide accommodation for renters. Town Council gave first reading to allow for rezoning. This is a formality in order to put the application process into motion. The next step is a public hearing, during which neighbours, or others with an interest in the final decision, can voice their approval or objection. The hearing will take place in Council chambers on October 18.
PINES RESIDENTS PETITION COUNCIL
Residents of Pines Mobile Home Park have petitioned Town Council in protest against a chipper operating on the sawmill grounds. George Henry, owner of Pines MHP, spoke to Council about the noise, fine sawdust particles and dust. He told Council of lung infections attributed to the fine particles, tenants complaining of coughs, and the dust on everything. He presented the petition to Town Council, along with a warning that he has involved five agencies regarding health hazards. Other residents voiced their concerns about inhaling the fine wood particles and the noise. One resident said the house shakes when the chipper starts up, and the noise continues all day every day from about 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Mayor Randy McLean said he had spoken to a representative of the company running the chipper and learned the company has consulted a firm for advice on ways to solve the problem. He promised residents that Council will advise the company of the residents’ complaints and the need to find ways to stop or reduce the continual noise.
COUNCIL GRANTS MORE CLEAN-UP TIME
Residents at 379 Tulameen Avenue, Howard “Art” Parfitt and his girlfriend, were warned last spring to clean up their unsightly property. The condition of the yard was in violation of a bylaw, and the bylaw
officer paid several visits to the residence to inspect what progress was being made. The couple was asked to voluntarily clean up the yard by removing unlicensed vehicles, rubbish and overgrown grass and weeds by March 8, 2010. By June 17, bylaw officer Stephanie Palmar informed the couple the clean-up work was taking too long. She attended the residence in mid-July and saw the vehicles had not been removed, although some weeds had been cleaned up. Palmar continued to visit the property and asked for a letter indicating the couple’s plan of action for the clean-up. On September 3, the Town of Princeton issued an Order to Comply. This is the last step before the Town takes action to remove the offending vehicles and clean the yard. Current estimate of the cost of doing this is $2,011.21, a sum that would be added to Parfitt’s residential tax bill. Parfitt appealed the Order to Comply, and Town Council has given the couple until October 18 to clean up the property.
Owners of a residence at 100 Glenview Crescent, located west of the hospital, have asked Town Council to have the property rezoned so a basement suite can be added. This would require a change from single family to two family residential. The purpose of the suite would be to provide accommodation for renters. Town Council gave first reading to allow for rezoning. This is a formality in order to put the application process into motion. The next step is a public hearing, during which neighbours, or others with an interest in the final decision, can voice their approval or objection. The hearing will take place in Council chambers on October 18.
PINES RESIDENTS PETITION COUNCIL
Residents of Pines Mobile Home Park have petitioned Town Council in protest against a chipper operating on the sawmill grounds. George Henry, owner of Pines MHP, spoke to Council about the noise, fine sawdust particles and dust. He told Council of lung infections attributed to the fine particles, tenants complaining of coughs, and the dust on everything. He presented the petition to Town Council, along with a warning that he has involved five agencies regarding health hazards. Other residents voiced their concerns about inhaling the fine wood particles and the noise. One resident said the house shakes when the chipper starts up, and the noise continues all day every day from about 5:00 AM to 10:30 PM. Mayor Randy McLean said he had spoken to a representative of the company running the chipper and learned the company has consulted a firm for advice on ways to solve the problem. He promised residents that Council will advise the company of the residents’ complaints and the need to find ways to stop or reduce the continual noise.
COUNCIL GRANTS MORE CLEAN-UP TIME
Residents at 379 Tulameen Avenue, Howard “Art” Parfitt and his girlfriend, were warned last spring to clean up their unsightly property. The condition of the yard was in violation of a bylaw, and the bylaw
officer paid several visits to the residence to inspect what progress was being made. The couple was asked to voluntarily clean up the yard by removing unlicensed vehicles, rubbish and overgrown grass and weeds by March 8, 2010. By June 17, bylaw officer Stephanie Palmar informed the couple the clean-up work was taking too long. She attended the residence in mid-July and saw the vehicles had not been removed, although some weeds had been cleaned up. Palmar continued to visit the property and asked for a letter indicating the couple’s plan of action for the clean-up. On September 3, the Town of Princeton issued an Order to Comply. This is the last step before the Town takes action to remove the offending vehicles and clean the yard. Current estimate of the cost of doing this is $2,011.21, a sum that would be added to Parfitt’s residential tax bill. Parfitt appealed the Order to Comply, and Town Council has given the couple until October 18 to clean up the property.
Neighbourhood Controversy!
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The construction of a new commercial cardlock on Burton Avenue has some neighbours in the area very upset with safety concerns. The facility is being built next to an existing cardlock service and is very close to the Similkameen River. Residents in the area say the above ground tanks pose a hazard and noise from traffic to the site will be a problem.
Princeton 5, Kamloops 3!
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Princeton Posse hosted Kamloops Storm September 24th at Princeton Arena. The Posse earned their second win of the season with a 5-3 score. Spencer Kristensen led the Posse with three goals for the night pushing him to 12th place overall on the KIJHL League Leaders Chart. Team Captain Derrick DeLisser had a 2-point night (assists) which moved him to 14th place overall on the KIJHL League Leaders Chart. Lee Muir also had a 2-point game (assists). The Posse host Osoyoos October 1st.
September 21, 2010 News Leader
QUESTIONNAIRE BEGINS PLANNING PROCESS
The Princeton Arts Council, the Town of Princeton and the Regional Districtof the Similkameen are all very excited to begin the process of planning for Princeton and the region's arts, culture and heritage future. The process was made possible by funding from 2010 Legacies Now's Creative Communities program and follows on from research done in 2003 as part of the same program. Over the next 6 months a consultant along with key people within the community will begin to put together an arts, culture and heritage framework for the next 10 years to help the town, Area H residents and all organizations in Princeton make the most of future opportunities. The process starts on September 20th with the distribution of questionnaires to get the community's feedback followed on Monday October 4th by the first Community Forum from 6.30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Riverside Centre theatre. Over the next couple of months individual interviews and group meetings will be held to discuss ideas and directions in more detail. The plan will then be finalized by the end of March 2011. Look out for the questionnaires around Princeton, including the Sunflower Gallery and Riverside Centre over the next month and posters with dates for the meetings soon. For more details you can go to www.princetonarts.ca.
VERMILION ARTISTS READY FOR FALL
Vermilion Artists held their annual general meeting September 15. Few attended. Mary Bedford was elected President, with Kathy Schneider as Vice-President and Penny Sovde as Treasurer. The group still needs a Secretary, and there is a concern about how few among the artists care to do the organizing and necessary paperwork. The artists had a successful year, beginning with a spring event painting outdoors at the Crompton ranch. There was a workshop held, and the annual art show, which welcomed 288 visitors on the July long weekend. The annual student show was held in the library conference room, and was a success. One of the award winners, Rachel Hoiland, painted the mural on the fire hall, doing an outstanding job. This year, four students were awarded bursaries. These bursaries help pay for art supplies. Next summer, these students will have their own show. Plans are going ahead for a workshop on October 30-31. This weekend workshop will feature the use of either acrylics or water colour, artist’s choice. Look for detailed information in the near future. Spaces are limited, and those wishing to participate are asked to register early. A weekly drop-in
painting evening is under consideration for the coming months. The concept is to have artists bring current work, or do something new, as part of a gathering of artists. This will work as a get acquainted evening. No definite plans have been made to date.
COUNCIL LEASES RIFLE RANGE
Princeton Town Council has entered into a five year lease with Princeton Fish and Game Association. The agreement gives exclusive use to the Fish and Game Association to the property for use as a rifle range. The Association has been using the property for that purpose without a lease and requested a formal lease agreement. As the Fish and Game Association has exclusive rights to use the property, any other group wishing to use the rifle range must make arrangements with the Association. The Association has told Town Council consideration will be given to any other group wishing to use the rifle range.
The Princeton Arts Council, the Town of Princeton and the Regional Districtof the Similkameen are all very excited to begin the process of planning for Princeton and the region's arts, culture and heritage future. The process was made possible by funding from 2010 Legacies Now's Creative Communities program and follows on from research done in 2003 as part of the same program. Over the next 6 months a consultant along with key people within the community will begin to put together an arts, culture and heritage framework for the next 10 years to help the town, Area H residents and all organizations in Princeton make the most of future opportunities. The process starts on September 20th with the distribution of questionnaires to get the community's feedback followed on Monday October 4th by the first Community Forum from 6.30 PM to 8:00 PM at the Riverside Centre theatre. Over the next couple of months individual interviews and group meetings will be held to discuss ideas and directions in more detail. The plan will then be finalized by the end of March 2011. Look out for the questionnaires around Princeton, including the Sunflower Gallery and Riverside Centre over the next month and posters with dates for the meetings soon. For more details you can go to www.princetonarts.ca.
VERMILION ARTISTS READY FOR FALL
Vermilion Artists held their annual general meeting September 15. Few attended. Mary Bedford was elected President, with Kathy Schneider as Vice-President and Penny Sovde as Treasurer. The group still needs a Secretary, and there is a concern about how few among the artists care to do the organizing and necessary paperwork. The artists had a successful year, beginning with a spring event painting outdoors at the Crompton ranch. There was a workshop held, and the annual art show, which welcomed 288 visitors on the July long weekend. The annual student show was held in the library conference room, and was a success. One of the award winners, Rachel Hoiland, painted the mural on the fire hall, doing an outstanding job. This year, four students were awarded bursaries. These bursaries help pay for art supplies. Next summer, these students will have their own show. Plans are going ahead for a workshop on October 30-31. This weekend workshop will feature the use of either acrylics or water colour, artist’s choice. Look for detailed information in the near future. Spaces are limited, and those wishing to participate are asked to register early. A weekly drop-in
painting evening is under consideration for the coming months. The concept is to have artists bring current work, or do something new, as part of a gathering of artists. This will work as a get acquainted evening. No definite plans have been made to date.
COUNCIL LEASES RIFLE RANGE
Princeton Town Council has entered into a five year lease with Princeton Fish and Game Association. The agreement gives exclusive use to the Fish and Game Association to the property for use as a rifle range. The Association has been using the property for that purpose without a lease and requested a formal lease agreement. As the Fish and Game Association has exclusive rights to use the property, any other group wishing to use the rifle range must make arrangements with the Association. The Association has told Town Council consideration will be given to any other group wishing to use the rifle range.
Minister Sits In Hot Seat!
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BC Agriculture Minister Steve Thomson of Kelowna, BC was the 'Celebrity Judge' during Sear Factor - the Pepper Eating Contest held as part of Similkameen Sizzle, the Keremeos Pepperfest held September 18, 2010. The Minister watched each pepper eating contestant to make sure they followed the rules in the timed even which included the consumption of three jalapeno peppers.
Happy 6th Anniversary!
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Similkameen News Leader Owner/Publisher George Elliott and his wife, Brenda celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary September 18, 2010 at the annual pepperfest in Keremeos, BC. The couple were married during a public ceremony at the 2004 Pepperfest - which was moved indoors due to rain. The 2010 event saw rain all day, but not enough to change the venue from the beautiful grounds of Memorial Park in downtown Keremeos.
September 14, 2010 - News Leader
POLICE KEPT BUSY OVER HOLIDAY
Over the Labour Day weekend South Okanagan Traffic Services and the Integrated Road Safety Unit out of the Keremeos RCMP Detachment conducted a traffic enforcement campaign throughout the South Okanagan/Similkameen area, including Manning Park. Traffic officers were on Highways 97 and 3 monitoring traffic resulting in a total of 310 charges being laid. A closer look at those statistics shows 235 of them were for speeding, 45 were written warnings, 10 were Driver’s Licence violations, 9 were seatbelt related, 5 prohibited drivers, and 3 each for intersection violations and mechanical issues. On Friday, September 3rd at 3:39 AM Princeton RCMP responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 5A approximately 5-kilometres north of Summers Creek Road. “The incident involved a fully loaded logging truck that had rolled over hitting a power pole and blocking the entire roadway,” says Princeton RCMP Cst. K. Slocombe. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and only suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for about four hours to allow for clean up. “Speeding and an insecure load are believed to be factors in this incident.” On Saturday, September 4th at 10:05 PM the driver of a southbound Mercedes convertible lost control of his vehicle on Highway 5A north of Princeton, left the roadway and down an embankment ending up partially submerged in water on its roof. “The driver, John Garry Vanderhook, 57-years old, from the Kamloops area died immediately as a result of the collision,” says Cpl. Dave Cramm of the South Okanagan Traffic Services office in Keremeos. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor. SOTS and the Provincial Coroners Service continue their investigation to determine if there were other causes contributing to the incident. Anyone with information regarding the accident can contact Cst. Fry at 250.499.2250. On Monday, September 6th at 6:00 PM Princeton RCMP assisted SOTS by attending a two vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 3 West of Princeton on the Whipsaw Creek Bridge. “Investigation revealed that a 1999 Chev pick up was traveling eastbound on Highway 3 and as it rounded the corner on the Whipsaw Creek Bridge the pick up crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a westbound 2003 Jeep with both vehicle receiving extensive front end damage,” says Princeton RCMP Sgt. Dave Clare. The 39-year old male driver and 28-year old female passenger of the Jeep were pinned in the vehicle and had to be extricated by Princeton Highway Rescue using their Jaws Of Life apparatus. They were taken to Princeton General Hospital, then on to Penticton Regional Hospital for further treatment. “The driver suffered from a broken ankle and head injury, the passenger had a shoulder injury as well as a head injury.” The 21-year old male driver and 18-year old female passenger from the Chev pick up were treated and released from Princeton General Hospital. None of the injuries were considered life threatening. Highway 3 was closed for a period of time to allow emergency crews to work on the scene. “This was a relatively slow speed impact with the main cause of the accident being attributed to the extremely slippery bridge deck due to the recent precipitation that had fallen in the area,” explains Sgt. Clare. Police remind drivers to obey speed limits and to be cautious when traveling on slippery roads.
COUNCIL PRAISES PRINCETON’S PEOPLE
Councillor Frank Armitage, in his regular report to Town Council on September 7, was glowing in his praise of community events and the people who made those events possible. He attended the music festival, the Fall Fair, and Princeton’s150th anniversary party. “It was a great birthday party for a wonderful community,” he said, adding praise for all of the volunteers who did so much to make it a success. Councillor Jason Earle remarked on the same three events, saying, “The last three weeks of summer in our town offered something for everybody.” Mayor Randy McLean was absent, but the other Councillors, Marilyn Harkness and Ray Jarvis, added their comments on how proud they felt about Princeton’s summer events.
AIRPORT GROUP EXPLORES BIG PLAN
Councillor Ray Jarvis told Town Council on September 7 that the Airport Committee is working on trying to have the 2015 aircraft pilots’ conference in Princeton. He said this is a big event, attracting hundreds of privately owned aircraft and their pilots. The committee is not sure Princeton will be considered, but is going to try to promote Princeton as a conference site. The committee has nominated Patrick Robins and Dave Woodruff for a special provincial award recognizing their hard work and achievement at Princeton Airport. The results will be known in the next month.
Over the Labour Day weekend South Okanagan Traffic Services and the Integrated Road Safety Unit out of the Keremeos RCMP Detachment conducted a traffic enforcement campaign throughout the South Okanagan/Similkameen area, including Manning Park. Traffic officers were on Highways 97 and 3 monitoring traffic resulting in a total of 310 charges being laid. A closer look at those statistics shows 235 of them were for speeding, 45 were written warnings, 10 were Driver’s Licence violations, 9 were seatbelt related, 5 prohibited drivers, and 3 each for intersection violations and mechanical issues. On Friday, September 3rd at 3:39 AM Princeton RCMP responded to a single vehicle accident on Highway 5A approximately 5-kilometres north of Summers Creek Road. “The incident involved a fully loaded logging truck that had rolled over hitting a power pole and blocking the entire roadway,” says Princeton RCMP Cst. K. Slocombe. The driver was wearing a seatbelt and only suffered minor injuries. The road was closed for about four hours to allow for clean up. “Speeding and an insecure load are believed to be factors in this incident.” On Saturday, September 4th at 10:05 PM the driver of a southbound Mercedes convertible lost control of his vehicle on Highway 5A north of Princeton, left the roadway and down an embankment ending up partially submerged in water on its roof. “The driver, John Garry Vanderhook, 57-years old, from the Kamloops area died immediately as a result of the collision,” says Cpl. Dave Cramm of the South Okanagan Traffic Services office in Keremeos. Speed is believed to be a contributing factor. SOTS and the Provincial Coroners Service continue their investigation to determine if there were other causes contributing to the incident. Anyone with information regarding the accident can contact Cst. Fry at 250.499.2250. On Monday, September 6th at 6:00 PM Princeton RCMP assisted SOTS by attending a two vehicle crash with injuries on Highway 3 West of Princeton on the Whipsaw Creek Bridge. “Investigation revealed that a 1999 Chev pick up was traveling eastbound on Highway 3 and as it rounded the corner on the Whipsaw Creek Bridge the pick up crossed the centerline and collided head-on with a westbound 2003 Jeep with both vehicle receiving extensive front end damage,” says Princeton RCMP Sgt. Dave Clare. The 39-year old male driver and 28-year old female passenger of the Jeep were pinned in the vehicle and had to be extricated by Princeton Highway Rescue using their Jaws Of Life apparatus. They were taken to Princeton General Hospital, then on to Penticton Regional Hospital for further treatment. “The driver suffered from a broken ankle and head injury, the passenger had a shoulder injury as well as a head injury.” The 21-year old male driver and 18-year old female passenger from the Chev pick up were treated and released from Princeton General Hospital. None of the injuries were considered life threatening. Highway 3 was closed for a period of time to allow emergency crews to work on the scene. “This was a relatively slow speed impact with the main cause of the accident being attributed to the extremely slippery bridge deck due to the recent precipitation that had fallen in the area,” explains Sgt. Clare. Police remind drivers to obey speed limits and to be cautious when traveling on slippery roads.
COUNCIL PRAISES PRINCETON’S PEOPLE
Councillor Frank Armitage, in his regular report to Town Council on September 7, was glowing in his praise of community events and the people who made those events possible. He attended the music festival, the Fall Fair, and Princeton’s150th anniversary party. “It was a great birthday party for a wonderful community,” he said, adding praise for all of the volunteers who did so much to make it a success. Councillor Jason Earle remarked on the same three events, saying, “The last three weeks of summer in our town offered something for everybody.” Mayor Randy McLean was absent, but the other Councillors, Marilyn Harkness and Ray Jarvis, added their comments on how proud they felt about Princeton’s summer events.
AIRPORT GROUP EXPLORES BIG PLAN
Councillor Ray Jarvis told Town Council on September 7 that the Airport Committee is working on trying to have the 2015 aircraft pilots’ conference in Princeton. He said this is a big event, attracting hundreds of privately owned aircraft and their pilots. The committee is not sure Princeton will be considered, but is going to try to promote Princeton as a conference site. The committee has nominated Patrick Robins and Dave Woodruff for a special provincial award recognizing their hard work and achievement at Princeton Airport. The results will be known in the next month.
They Call It the Tree Of Life!
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The Tree Of Life commemorates the 150th anniversary of the Town of Princeton and hangs on the outside wall of Riverside Centre. The project took 10 months to complete with the assistance of 200 local residents. The Tree Of Life was unveiled Sunday, September 5th.
Downtown Construction Zone!
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Work continues and progress is being made on the new Coppers Grocery Store planned for Princeton. Construction started late last month with site preparation continuing and foundation forms installed this week. The project will fill the entire section of downtown that used to house Princeton Hotel (which burned down a few years ago) and the former Fields Store.
September 07, 2010 - News Leader
FALL FAIR ANNOUNCES WINNERS
There were plenty of things going on at the 2010 Fall Fair in which people could win prizes.
Raffle - Laila Bird won the top prize in the raffle, a sling load of lumber donated by Weyerhaeuser. Second prize, a framed drawing donated by local western artist Lyn Melnechenko, went to Roger Scarisbrick. C. Brown won third prize, a vase donated by Shirley’s Arts & Crafts. Fourth prize was a gift pack from the Winking Pedlar. Grace Hale took this home. The last prize was an adjustable camping grill won by Marylou Terryberry. Scarecrow Contest - Bree and Kodi Lindley, with Shayna Thompson and Sherry, won first place in the scarecrow contest with their straw-filled cancan dancer. The voter’s $50 gift certificate went to Donna Allen. Pet parade - Dogs First place - Payton and Curly Second - a tie between Jacob and Louie and Megan and Dexter. Third place was another tie between Brooklyn and Oscar and Andrew and Samou. Most unusual pet - Ciara and Buttons Horseshoe Tournament - This annual Fall Fair event was excellent, with inexperienced players taught the game and matched with experienced players. This year, two challengers entered with no experience: Frank and Darnella Armitage. They soon learned the tricks and made it a contest. Prize money donated by sponsors was split between players according to placement. Ladies - 1. Kim 2. Corrie 3. Judy 4. A tie - Anne and Norma Men’s Doubles - 1. Arnie and Wilf 2. Joe and Dan 3. Cliff and Rick 4. John and D.K. Mixed Doubles - 1. Arnie and John 2. Kim and Frank 3. Cliff and Nick 4. Corrie and Darnella 5. Joe and Dan. Top Exhibitors - Top exhibitors are determined by the number of points awarded in any division. The high aggregate is determined by the overall points awarded to an individual. For example, an exhibitor may have entered exhibits in four or five divisions, and the total of all points earned in all divisions determines the high aggregate. High aggregate winners received a keeper plaque. An Honourable Mention may be awarded when an exhibitor receives a “Best in Show” award but does not have the total number of points to justify being a Top Exhibitor. Junior High Aggregate - Destiny Earle / Senior High Aggregate - Glow Lemon / Leisure craft - Shirley Freding / Honourable mention - Jim Short / Vegetables - Glow Lemon / Fruit - Ken Heuser / Home Canning - Laura Haw / Home Baking - Ruth Murphy / Honourable mention - Elizabeth Henderson / Beer & Wine - Marg Obey / Photography - Jennifer Bernard / Art - Jennifer Bernard / Poultry - Gail Streeton / Honourable mention - Ellen Davies / Needlecraft - Janice Ashby / Honourable mention - Lorna Aitchison / Flowers - Rose Flegel / Honourable mention - Terry Inglis
RDOS LIFTS CAMPFIRE BAN
Due to the decreased fire hazard rating in our regional area and the anticipated continuation of favorable weather conditions, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is rescinding the temporary campfire ban. This went into effect at 12 Noon September 1st within the RDOS in conjunction with the BC Forest Service – Kamloops Fire Centre. This is for small campfire only as open fires of other descriptions such as Fireworks or Burning Barrels are still prohibited. As a reminder restrict you campfires to not larger than 0.5 meters wide or 0.5 meters high. It is also a good practice for those who light campfires to also have hand tools available such as a shovel, or at least eight litres of water nearby to fully extinguish it. Remember to never leave your campfire unattended and make sure ashes are completely cold to the touch before leaving the area. In keeping with the new Forestry rules this year, should a wildfire occur as a result of recklessness, a person can be fined up to $1 million or spend three years in prison and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The RDOS thanks the public for their cooperation in complying during the temporary ban. For further information contact Dale Kronebusch – Emergency Services Supervisor at 250.490.4139.
There were plenty of things going on at the 2010 Fall Fair in which people could win prizes.
Raffle - Laila Bird won the top prize in the raffle, a sling load of lumber donated by Weyerhaeuser. Second prize, a framed drawing donated by local western artist Lyn Melnechenko, went to Roger Scarisbrick. C. Brown won third prize, a vase donated by Shirley’s Arts & Crafts. Fourth prize was a gift pack from the Winking Pedlar. Grace Hale took this home. The last prize was an adjustable camping grill won by Marylou Terryberry. Scarecrow Contest - Bree and Kodi Lindley, with Shayna Thompson and Sherry, won first place in the scarecrow contest with their straw-filled cancan dancer. The voter’s $50 gift certificate went to Donna Allen. Pet parade - Dogs First place - Payton and Curly Second - a tie between Jacob and Louie and Megan and Dexter. Third place was another tie between Brooklyn and Oscar and Andrew and Samou. Most unusual pet - Ciara and Buttons Horseshoe Tournament - This annual Fall Fair event was excellent, with inexperienced players taught the game and matched with experienced players. This year, two challengers entered with no experience: Frank and Darnella Armitage. They soon learned the tricks and made it a contest. Prize money donated by sponsors was split between players according to placement. Ladies - 1. Kim 2. Corrie 3. Judy 4. A tie - Anne and Norma Men’s Doubles - 1. Arnie and Wilf 2. Joe and Dan 3. Cliff and Rick 4. John and D.K. Mixed Doubles - 1. Arnie and John 2. Kim and Frank 3. Cliff and Nick 4. Corrie and Darnella 5. Joe and Dan. Top Exhibitors - Top exhibitors are determined by the number of points awarded in any division. The high aggregate is determined by the overall points awarded to an individual. For example, an exhibitor may have entered exhibits in four or five divisions, and the total of all points earned in all divisions determines the high aggregate. High aggregate winners received a keeper plaque. An Honourable Mention may be awarded when an exhibitor receives a “Best in Show” award but does not have the total number of points to justify being a Top Exhibitor. Junior High Aggregate - Destiny Earle / Senior High Aggregate - Glow Lemon / Leisure craft - Shirley Freding / Honourable mention - Jim Short / Vegetables - Glow Lemon / Fruit - Ken Heuser / Home Canning - Laura Haw / Home Baking - Ruth Murphy / Honourable mention - Elizabeth Henderson / Beer & Wine - Marg Obey / Photography - Jennifer Bernard / Art - Jennifer Bernard / Poultry - Gail Streeton / Honourable mention - Ellen Davies / Needlecraft - Janice Ashby / Honourable mention - Lorna Aitchison / Flowers - Rose Flegel / Honourable mention - Terry Inglis
RDOS LIFTS CAMPFIRE BAN
Due to the decreased fire hazard rating in our regional area and the anticipated continuation of favorable weather conditions, the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen (RDOS) is rescinding the temporary campfire ban. This went into effect at 12 Noon September 1st within the RDOS in conjunction with the BC Forest Service – Kamloops Fire Centre. This is for small campfire only as open fires of other descriptions such as Fireworks or Burning Barrels are still prohibited. As a reminder restrict you campfires to not larger than 0.5 meters wide or 0.5 meters high. It is also a good practice for those who light campfires to also have hand tools available such as a shovel, or at least eight litres of water nearby to fully extinguish it. Remember to never leave your campfire unattended and make sure ashes are completely cold to the touch before leaving the area. In keeping with the new Forestry rules this year, should a wildfire occur as a result of recklessness, a person can be fined up to $1 million or spend three years in prison and be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. The RDOS thanks the public for their cooperation in complying during the temporary ban. For further information contact Dale Kronebusch – Emergency Services Supervisor at 250.490.4139.
Come Play In Our Back Yard!
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Town Council congratulates land developers! From left, Mayor Randy McLean, Councillors Ray Jarvis, Marilyn Harkness and Frank Armitage, Philip and Frank Jacobs, Tyler, Arnie and Destry Willis. The information pamphlet refers to the development as “The old yard is the new place!” The ‘old yard’ is the former Argo Road Maintenance property on Rocklin Avenue and the ‘new place’ is the new housing project known as The Yard Development being put in place by Willis Jacobs Developments of Princeton. The main players in the project are partners Frank Jacobs and Arnie Willis but it is clearly a family affair with the two friends’ complete families involved in one way or other. “Our council is very excited about the development about to take place on land previously owned by the municipality," Mayor Randy McLean stated last week. “Much needed housing will be provided in the 56-unit development that will facilitate future mine workers and others.”
FortisBC Scores With $5,000!
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Princeton Posse executive members jump for joy (Treasurer Lorna Coyne, Vice President Bob Marsh, FortisBC's Bob Gibney, Posse President John Babiak and Team Head Coach Dale 'Duner' Hladun) after receiving a $5,000 'sponsorship' cheque September 1st from FortisBC. FortisBC has been a huge financial supporter of the local KIJHL Junior B Hockey team for the past several years.