September 27, 2011 - News Leader
PRINCETON TOWN COUNCIL NEWS
The Town of Princeton will offer two free landfill days on October 22 and 23. Town Council agreed to go ahead with contracting the examination of the lot adjacent to Town Hall. This lot was the former site of a dry cleaning business that burned, and there are fears the soil may be contaminated. The land cannot be used until the soil is tested and approved as uncontaminated. Councillor Marilyn Harkness reported Interior Health is “working diligently” to prevent any repetition of the situation that occurred at Princeton General Hospital on Labour Day, when no doctor was in place due to the illness of a locum scheduled to cover ER that day. She added the government has allocated $200,000 for groups of locum doctors providing ER service to try to solve some of the locum problems. Councillor Harkness said having the ER situation resolved may encourage doctors to move to rural hospitals. A healthy living fair taking place in Penticton may include an outreach event in Princeton, Councillor Harkness said. The fair will have a featured speaker on Saturday to allow rural people more opportunity to participate in the fair. BC Transit is looking at a public transportation system which would link Princeton with the Okanagan. The goal is to have a system in which the BC Transit bus from Princeton would connect with the bus heading north from Osoyoos so that Similkameen Valley residents could go to Kelowna and back in one day. StructureCraft, the company that built the Bridge of Dreams, is showcasing Princeton’s bridge in a variety of different media in different locations, which is good publicity for Princeton. Mayor Randy McLean reported the funding by SIBAC of a website for the organic farmers of the South Similkameen. The website will give advice on organic farming which will be useful to people on property of 10 acres or less. FortisBC made a presentation to Similkameen Valley Planning Society regarding plans to build a dam on the upper Similkameen Valley. This is a project originally begun by Princeton Light and Power in 1990. It was shelved, but was reconsidered a few years ago due to the need for water conservation. The pre-feasibility stage is in progress with a great deal of support from valley residents. The dam would be 613 feet high and be equipped with a 65 megawatt power generating facility.
The Town of Princeton will offer two free landfill days on October 22 and 23. Town Council agreed to go ahead with contracting the examination of the lot adjacent to Town Hall. This lot was the former site of a dry cleaning business that burned, and there are fears the soil may be contaminated. The land cannot be used until the soil is tested and approved as uncontaminated. Councillor Marilyn Harkness reported Interior Health is “working diligently” to prevent any repetition of the situation that occurred at Princeton General Hospital on Labour Day, when no doctor was in place due to the illness of a locum scheduled to cover ER that day. She added the government has allocated $200,000 for groups of locum doctors providing ER service to try to solve some of the locum problems. Councillor Harkness said having the ER situation resolved may encourage doctors to move to rural hospitals. A healthy living fair taking place in Penticton may include an outreach event in Princeton, Councillor Harkness said. The fair will have a featured speaker on Saturday to allow rural people more opportunity to participate in the fair. BC Transit is looking at a public transportation system which would link Princeton with the Okanagan. The goal is to have a system in which the BC Transit bus from Princeton would connect with the bus heading north from Osoyoos so that Similkameen Valley residents could go to Kelowna and back in one day. StructureCraft, the company that built the Bridge of Dreams, is showcasing Princeton’s bridge in a variety of different media in different locations, which is good publicity for Princeton. Mayor Randy McLean reported the funding by SIBAC of a website for the organic farmers of the South Similkameen. The website will give advice on organic farming which will be useful to people on property of 10 acres or less. FortisBC made a presentation to Similkameen Valley Planning Society regarding plans to build a dam on the upper Similkameen Valley. This is a project originally begun by Princeton Light and Power in 1990. It was shelved, but was reconsidered a few years ago due to the need for water conservation. The pre-feasibility stage is in progress with a great deal of support from valley residents. The dam would be 613 feet high and be equipped with a 65 megawatt power generating facility.
Voters Sink Pool Referendum!
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The results are in! The Princeton & District Aquatic Centre Referendum on September 24th failed in both Area H (Princeton Rural) and the Town of Princeton. Figures released early Sunday morning (September 25) by RDOS Regional Chief Election Officer Cathy Cowan show a total of 269 people in Area H voted YES with 968 casting NO votes. In the Town of Princeton it was closer with 474 YES votes to 507 NO votes. Breaking those numbers down: Electoral Area H Advance Poll (September 14) 82 YES, 229 NO. Mail-In Ballots 13 YES, 272 NO and General Voting (September 24) 174 YES, 467 NO. Town of Princeton: Advance Poll (September 14) 144 YES, 137 NO and General Voting (September 24) 330 YES, 370 NO. “I didn’t know what it was going to do in Town,” stated Area H Director Brad Hope the morning after the election. “I pretty much expected the regional vote.” Hope adds, “Princeton really needs an aquatic centre and we need to figure out how to make this work.”
BC Southern Interior MP on GMOs.
September 20, 2011 - News Leader
BOYFRIEND LEADS TO TROUBLE
Kayla Read drove from Prince George to Princeton to see her boyfriend who was working in Princeton. Police stopped her in Princeton on a routine check. The officer could smell a strong odour of marijuana in the vehicle and following a brief search, discovered 473 grams of marijuana in a satchel in the car. Street value of the drug was more than $2,000. Read was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. On September 15, Read appeared in Provincial Court in Princeton to plead guilty to the charge. Her lawyer explained she had been bringing the drug to her boyfriend, and has since dumped said boyfriend. The 19 year old woman is a college student in Prince George hoping to become a school teacher. Her lawyer asked for a conditional discharge as a criminal record would prevent her from reaching her goal. Judge Shaw asked Read, “A stupid mistake?” Read replied, “Yes.” Judge Shaw commented, “A very serious stupid mistake.” then added some equally serious statements to Read about the usual consequences for conviction of trafficking drugs. As Read had never been before the court in the past, Judge Shaw decided to be lenient and give Read a conditional discharge with a one year probation. The conditions are that Read consume no alcohol or illegal drugs and have no drug paraphernalia in her possession, nor any firearms. Read is to complete 20 hours of community work service. As a final comment on the case, Judge Shaw said, “Miss Read, I think you have a lot of potential. Let’s see it.”
DISTRICT APPOINTS NEW SECRETARY TREASURER
The School District No. 58 (Nicola- Similkameen) Board of Education announced September 15th that Kevin Black is the newly appointed Secretary Treasurer for the District effective October 1, 2011. Black is a Certified General Account with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and brings a wealth of experience in finance, accounting and administration. Most recently, Black was the Controller of the Douglas Lake Ranch where he oversaw the management and accounting for the entire operation. Prior to his time at Douglas Lake Ranch, Black spent four years in Nunavut with the Crown Corporation, Qulliq Energy Corporation, as Director of Finance. Black brings with him valuable industry and public practice experience. He believes in a strong sense of community and takes a "hands on approach" in his work and is actively involved in community life. He has a positive, solutions-oriented, leadership style that will serve the district well in creating success from the unique challenges and resources in our district. Black succeeds Bruce Tisdale, who will be retiring on September 30, 2011. Tisdale and his wife Wendy will continue to reside in Merritt. The Board is pleased to attract a Secretary Treasurer with the outstanding qualities and experience that Black brings to the district and are excited about continuing to move forward with his leadership.
Kayla Read drove from Prince George to Princeton to see her boyfriend who was working in Princeton. Police stopped her in Princeton on a routine check. The officer could smell a strong odour of marijuana in the vehicle and following a brief search, discovered 473 grams of marijuana in a satchel in the car. Street value of the drug was more than $2,000. Read was arrested and charged with possession for the purpose of trafficking. On September 15, Read appeared in Provincial Court in Princeton to plead guilty to the charge. Her lawyer explained she had been bringing the drug to her boyfriend, and has since dumped said boyfriend. The 19 year old woman is a college student in Prince George hoping to become a school teacher. Her lawyer asked for a conditional discharge as a criminal record would prevent her from reaching her goal. Judge Shaw asked Read, “A stupid mistake?” Read replied, “Yes.” Judge Shaw commented, “A very serious stupid mistake.” then added some equally serious statements to Read about the usual consequences for conviction of trafficking drugs. As Read had never been before the court in the past, Judge Shaw decided to be lenient and give Read a conditional discharge with a one year probation. The conditions are that Read consume no alcohol or illegal drugs and have no drug paraphernalia in her possession, nor any firearms. Read is to complete 20 hours of community work service. As a final comment on the case, Judge Shaw said, “Miss Read, I think you have a lot of potential. Let’s see it.”
DISTRICT APPOINTS NEW SECRETARY TREASURER
The School District No. 58 (Nicola- Similkameen) Board of Education announced September 15th that Kevin Black is the newly appointed Secretary Treasurer for the District effective October 1, 2011. Black is a Certified General Account with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and brings a wealth of experience in finance, accounting and administration. Most recently, Black was the Controller of the Douglas Lake Ranch where he oversaw the management and accounting for the entire operation. Prior to his time at Douglas Lake Ranch, Black spent four years in Nunavut with the Crown Corporation, Qulliq Energy Corporation, as Director of Finance. Black brings with him valuable industry and public practice experience. He believes in a strong sense of community and takes a "hands on approach" in his work and is actively involved in community life. He has a positive, solutions-oriented, leadership style that will serve the district well in creating success from the unique challenges and resources in our district. Black succeeds Bruce Tisdale, who will be retiring on September 30, 2011. Tisdale and his wife Wendy will continue to reside in Merritt. The Board is pleased to attract a Secretary Treasurer with the outstanding qualities and experience that Black brings to the district and are excited about continuing to move forward with his leadership.
Posse Win Home Opener!
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Home openers have not been kind to Princeton’s KIJHL team. Since 2005, the Posse have won only two of them, and the last win was in 2007 in overtime. The Posse welcomed Spokane Braves to the Similkameen September 16th to officially start the 2011/12 regular season. Princeton had a total of seven team veterans dressed for the game (Sky Buller, Tim Martens, Adrian Coulter, Devon Grossler, Alex Demchuk, Spencer Kristensen and Cameron Weir) and launched into an aggressive match from the first puck drop. Spokane scored first at 14:46 (Mitch Fowler from Nathan Carter) and half a period later Princeton responded with a tying goal at 4:06 (Justin Moltzahn from Adrian Coulter). Princeton took the lead at 3:06 (Alex Demchuk from Eric Schmidt and Spencer Kristensen). Just over a minute later, at 1:54, Keenan Fordy took a pass from Justin Moltzahn and sailed past the Spokane goal and backhanded a shot into the wide open right side. The Posse added goal #4 at 14:07 of the second (Alex Demchuk from Spencer Kristensen) before Spokane’s second at 10:39 on the power play (Mitch Fowler from Brycen Fisher and Zak Kroll). Princeton took back their three-goal lead at 8:34 (Kurtis Bond from Devon Grossler and Keenan Fordy). After two it was 5 to 2 for Princeton and the Posse had out-shot the Braves 20 to 10. The third period saw a slightly higher intensity in play from both teams with Spokane clawing back scoring at 12:22 (Alex Marmon from Kurtis Redding and Brycen Fisher on the power play) only to have Princeton respond less than a minute later at 11:28 with a short handed goal scored by Spencer Kristensen from Alex Demchuk. Spokane did score two more (9:36 – Matt Thurston from Sean Collins and 36.8-seconds – Alex Marmon from Mitch Fowler and Uriah Machuga) but time ran out before they could attempt a tie. Final score: Princeton 6, Spokane 5. Shots on goal: Princeton 27, Spokane 15. Penalties in minutes: Princeton 10 for 30-minutes, Spokane 4 for 8-minutes.
Keremeos Pepper Festival Sizzles!
September 13, 2011 - News Leader
FALL FAIR WINNERS 2011
Congratulations go out to all of the winners in all categories. The number of exhibitors this year was good, and so were the number of exhibits in most divisions except for Leisure craft and livestock. There were no livestock entries this year, not even one chicken!
TOP EXHIBITORS: Vegetables - Ben Mazzarella; Fruit - Ken Heuser; Home Canning - Melissa Manning; Home Baking - Melissa Manning; Wine & Beer- Margaret Obey (for wine only, no beer entries this year); Art - Lyn Melnechenko; Photography - Margaret Fraser; Flowers and Plants - Marg Eyre; Leisure craft - Lyn Melnechenko; Needlecraft - Eleanor Sinclair SENIOR GRAND AGGREGATE WINNER - Melissa Manning ($209 in prize money) 2011 JUNIOR FAIR TOP EXHIBITORS:
Pre-school - Andrew Graves; Primary - Piper Manning; Intermediate - Ashlin White; Juniors - Destiny Earle JUNIOR GRAND AGGREGATE WINNER - Piper Manning ($124 in prize money) Special Mention: Two Junior Fair exhibitors challenged the adult division this year, putting cakes in for the Best Decorated Cake. They won. Destiny Earle took first, and exchange student Juliette Fauconnier placed second. Both received special “money added” awards. Juniors age 16 and older may enter the adult divisions if they so choose.
CEMETERY COSTS RISE, COUNCIL MOVES SIGN
Town Council approved a bylaw that will see an increase in fees for burials and installation of grave markers. Mayor Randy McLean said the increase reflects the real cost of operating the cemetery, and brings local costs into line with what other communities charge. At the same time, local residents receive a very hefty discount on costs compared with non-residents. Grave preparation for an adult now costs $600. Add to that the cost of the plot, the grave liner and the contribution to the care fund, and the total cost of a burial is $1,370. If the burial is on a Saturday, the cost increases $200. A child burial, and burial of cremains, is much less, at $220. Placing a memorial marker ranges from $110 to $140. For more detailed information on what you are allowed or disallowed to do at the cemetery, you can pick up a copy of the cemetery bylaw at Town Hall. A complaint from the Accessibility Awareness Committee prompted action by Town Council. The committee told Town Council the stop sign at the corner of Bridge Street and Angela Avenue, near the supermarket, obstructed access for persons using wheelchairs. Town staff looked into the problem and discovered the stop sign is in the middle of the sidewalk. The sign will be moved to a more sensible location.
Congratulations go out to all of the winners in all categories. The number of exhibitors this year was good, and so were the number of exhibits in most divisions except for Leisure craft and livestock. There were no livestock entries this year, not even one chicken!
TOP EXHIBITORS: Vegetables - Ben Mazzarella; Fruit - Ken Heuser; Home Canning - Melissa Manning; Home Baking - Melissa Manning; Wine & Beer- Margaret Obey (for wine only, no beer entries this year); Art - Lyn Melnechenko; Photography - Margaret Fraser; Flowers and Plants - Marg Eyre; Leisure craft - Lyn Melnechenko; Needlecraft - Eleanor Sinclair SENIOR GRAND AGGREGATE WINNER - Melissa Manning ($209 in prize money) 2011 JUNIOR FAIR TOP EXHIBITORS:
Pre-school - Andrew Graves; Primary - Piper Manning; Intermediate - Ashlin White; Juniors - Destiny Earle JUNIOR GRAND AGGREGATE WINNER - Piper Manning ($124 in prize money) Special Mention: Two Junior Fair exhibitors challenged the adult division this year, putting cakes in for the Best Decorated Cake. They won. Destiny Earle took first, and exchange student Juliette Fauconnier placed second. Both received special “money added” awards. Juniors age 16 and older may enter the adult divisions if they so choose.
CEMETERY COSTS RISE, COUNCIL MOVES SIGN
Town Council approved a bylaw that will see an increase in fees for burials and installation of grave markers. Mayor Randy McLean said the increase reflects the real cost of operating the cemetery, and brings local costs into line with what other communities charge. At the same time, local residents receive a very hefty discount on costs compared with non-residents. Grave preparation for an adult now costs $600. Add to that the cost of the plot, the grave liner and the contribution to the care fund, and the total cost of a burial is $1,370. If the burial is on a Saturday, the cost increases $200. A child burial, and burial of cremains, is much less, at $220. Placing a memorial marker ranges from $110 to $140. For more detailed information on what you are allowed or disallowed to do at the cemetery, you can pick up a copy of the cemetery bylaw at Town Hall. A complaint from the Accessibility Awareness Committee prompted action by Town Council. The committee told Town Council the stop sign at the corner of Bridge Street and Angela Avenue, near the supermarket, obstructed access for persons using wheelchairs. Town staff looked into the problem and discovered the stop sign is in the middle of the sidewalk. The sign will be moved to a more sensible location.
Lyle Thomas Talks About the Posse!
News Leader Has 10 Years of Sizzle!
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The tenth annual Similkameen Sizzle will take place Saturday, September 17th and Princeton’s Similkameen News Leader will be celebrating with a special product - a CD on the history of the Keremeos pepper festival. Called ‘Ten Years of Sizzle” the CD features photos and details from the beginning of the event up to last year’s celebration. “We were part of the event from the very first year,” explains News Leader Owner/Publisher George Elliott. “I remember it being a very exciting time to be connected with a valley celebration that was just being put together and following it each year to where it is today.” Elliott says all the information on the CD comes from the archives of the News Leader and contains some extra material never before published. “The committee organizing this year’s event - of which I am a member - seemed a bit confused about how Sizzle started and who was involved, so I used that to basically start my journey into the history of the celebration.” Elliott credits Lisa Fraser and Ken Randle for information on the very start of the process that led to the pepper festival. The first event coordinator, Bernice Power, who now lives in northern British Columbia, provided additional information that inspired the concept for the CD. “The News Leader wrote a lot about Sizzle in the very first year so there is a lot of archive material that assisted in putting the pieces together,” Elliott adds. The “Ten Years of Sizzle” CD will be available at the News Leader office as well as at Similkameen Sizzle in Memorial Park, Keremeos.
September 06, 2011 - News Leader
FALL FAIR/RACING DAYS COMBINE FOR SUPER RACE MEET
The 46th annual Princeton & District Agricultural Fall Fair did something different over the weekend - they had a day of live horse racing scheduled on the Saturday and it looked as if the plan worked. The Fair Association has tried a number of things over the years to bring interest back to an event held basically to celebrate harvest time. The group has tried everything from a demolition derby to a midway and by the look of the crowd filling the grandstands and refreshment garden during the races, the committee may have found a winning combination. Princeton Racing Days Association organized the seven race card, provided volunteers, equipment and resources to host the meet with splits in place for both groups. As for the races, the results are as follows: Race 1 - 4 furlongs, for maidens three years and up. 1st - Spy Zone, 2nd - Sue’s Boy Sue, 3rd - Bold Forecast. The 4th place horse, Maybe Lady, threw it’s jockey and did not finish the race. Payouts: $4.70 win, $2.60 place, $2.10 show. $3.30 quinella, $4.60 exactor, $18.30 triactor. Race time: 45.59-seconds. Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, for three year olds and up who have not won two races. 1st - Balea, 2nd - Wanderingstarfire, 3rd - I’m Bobby’s Girl, 4th - Image This (owned by Princeton’s Dusti Henwood, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 5th - Street Patrol. Payouts: $4.60 win, $2.50 place, $2.10 show. $58.40 quinella, $27.00 exactor, $61.90 triactor. Race time: 1:08.00. Race 3 - 5 1/2 furlongs, for three year olds and up with no wins in 2011. 1st - Tanya’s Toad, 2nd - Cabron, 3rd - West Walker, 4th - Zoolu Nights, 5th - Only Top Money. Payouts: $8.00 win, $6.80 place, $3.00 show. $12.70 quinella, $19.00 exactor, $33.40 triactor. Race time: 1:06.84. Race 4 - 5 1/2 furlongs, three year olds and up who have not won three or four races. 1st - A Lasting Peace (owned by Princeton’s June Dunte, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 2nd - Five Bold Rings, 3rd - Victorious Vye, 4th Pay Daddy, 5th - Aprils Secret Star, 6th - Go Gene Baby Go. Payouts: $10.10 win, $5.70 place, $3.50 show. $28.90 quinella, $56.00 exactor, $264.30 triactor. Race time: 1:06.14. Race 5 - 4 furlongs, for three year olds and upwards. 1st - Victim of Love, 2nd - Battle of Hastings, 3rd - Terrell Me a Story, 4th - Billy Stark. Payouts: $8.00 win, $2.90 place, $2.10 show. $6.40 quinella, $20.60 exactor, $15.60 triactor. Race time: 43.88-seconds (tied track record). Race 6 - Luke Gibson Memorial - 5 1/2 furlongs, for fillies and mares three years old and upwards. 1st -Andthatsthetruth, 2nd - Sher (owned by Princeton’s Lynda Gould, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 3rd - Tamarinda (owned by Princeton’s James Eccott), 4th - Missis Caldwell, 5th - Doozyburg. Payouts: $10.40 win, $3.60 place, $2.10 show. $15.10 quinella, $47.60 exactor, $25.90 triactor. Race time: 1:07.11. Race 7 - Bob Beale Memorial Tulameen Cup - 1 1/16 mile, for three year olds and upwards. 1st - Lukin Awesome (owned by Princeton’s Dave and Lynda Gould, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 2nd - Evaluate, 3rd - Long Gone Baldry, 4th - Northern Pointe, 5th - Gil. Payouts: $5.50 win, $2.50 place, $2.10 show. $4.20 quinella, $10.00 exactor, $31.00 triactor. Race time: 1:47.94.
TOWN RECEIVES $23,035 TO REDEVELOP LAND
Thanks to $23,035 in provincial Brownfield Renewal funding, the Town of Princeton can begin to redevelop the former dry cleaning site at 167 Bridge Street (next to Town Hall). The Province is providing $23,035 to the Town on Princeton for early stage site investigation work to redevelop this former dry cleaning site as part of the town's plan to revitalize its downtown core. The Brownfield Renewal Funding Program is designed to encourage more brownfield redevelopment across British Columbia. Brownfields are abandoned, vacant, derelict, or underutilized commercial and industrial properties, where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination. The lot at 167 Bridge Street is one of 16 successful projects across British Columbia awarded more than $730,000 through the Brownfield Renewal Funding Program. The announcement was made September 1st by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
The 46th annual Princeton & District Agricultural Fall Fair did something different over the weekend - they had a day of live horse racing scheduled on the Saturday and it looked as if the plan worked. The Fair Association has tried a number of things over the years to bring interest back to an event held basically to celebrate harvest time. The group has tried everything from a demolition derby to a midway and by the look of the crowd filling the grandstands and refreshment garden during the races, the committee may have found a winning combination. Princeton Racing Days Association organized the seven race card, provided volunteers, equipment and resources to host the meet with splits in place for both groups. As for the races, the results are as follows: Race 1 - 4 furlongs, for maidens three years and up. 1st - Spy Zone, 2nd - Sue’s Boy Sue, 3rd - Bold Forecast. The 4th place horse, Maybe Lady, threw it’s jockey and did not finish the race. Payouts: $4.70 win, $2.60 place, $2.10 show. $3.30 quinella, $4.60 exactor, $18.30 triactor. Race time: 45.59-seconds. Race 2 - 5 1/2 furlongs, for three year olds and up who have not won two races. 1st - Balea, 2nd - Wanderingstarfire, 3rd - I’m Bobby’s Girl, 4th - Image This (owned by Princeton’s Dusti Henwood, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 5th - Street Patrol. Payouts: $4.60 win, $2.50 place, $2.10 show. $58.40 quinella, $27.00 exactor, $61.90 triactor. Race time: 1:08.00. Race 3 - 5 1/2 furlongs, for three year olds and up with no wins in 2011. 1st - Tanya’s Toad, 2nd - Cabron, 3rd - West Walker, 4th - Zoolu Nights, 5th - Only Top Money. Payouts: $8.00 win, $6.80 place, $3.00 show. $12.70 quinella, $19.00 exactor, $33.40 triactor. Race time: 1:06.84. Race 4 - 5 1/2 furlongs, three year olds and up who have not won three or four races. 1st - A Lasting Peace (owned by Princeton’s June Dunte, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 2nd - Five Bold Rings, 3rd - Victorious Vye, 4th Pay Daddy, 5th - Aprils Secret Star, 6th - Go Gene Baby Go. Payouts: $10.10 win, $5.70 place, $3.50 show. $28.90 quinella, $56.00 exactor, $264.30 triactor. Race time: 1:06.14. Race 5 - 4 furlongs, for three year olds and upwards. 1st - Victim of Love, 2nd - Battle of Hastings, 3rd - Terrell Me a Story, 4th - Billy Stark. Payouts: $8.00 win, $2.90 place, $2.10 show. $6.40 quinella, $20.60 exactor, $15.60 triactor. Race time: 43.88-seconds (tied track record). Race 6 - Luke Gibson Memorial - 5 1/2 furlongs, for fillies and mares three years old and upwards. 1st -Andthatsthetruth, 2nd - Sher (owned by Princeton’s Lynda Gould, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 3rd - Tamarinda (owned by Princeton’s James Eccott), 4th - Missis Caldwell, 5th - Doozyburg. Payouts: $10.40 win, $3.60 place, $2.10 show. $15.10 quinella, $47.60 exactor, $25.90 triactor. Race time: 1:07.11. Race 7 - Bob Beale Memorial Tulameen Cup - 1 1/16 mile, for three year olds and upwards. 1st - Lukin Awesome (owned by Princeton’s Dave and Lynda Gould, trained by Princeton’s Dave Gould), 2nd - Evaluate, 3rd - Long Gone Baldry, 4th - Northern Pointe, 5th - Gil. Payouts: $5.50 win, $2.50 place, $2.10 show. $4.20 quinella, $10.00 exactor, $31.00 triactor. Race time: 1:47.94.
TOWN RECEIVES $23,035 TO REDEVELOP LAND
Thanks to $23,035 in provincial Brownfield Renewal funding, the Town of Princeton can begin to redevelop the former dry cleaning site at 167 Bridge Street (next to Town Hall). The Province is providing $23,035 to the Town on Princeton for early stage site investigation work to redevelop this former dry cleaning site as part of the town's plan to revitalize its downtown core. The Brownfield Renewal Funding Program is designed to encourage more brownfield redevelopment across British Columbia. Brownfields are abandoned, vacant, derelict, or underutilized commercial and industrial properties, where past actions have resulted in actual or perceived contamination. The lot at 167 Bridge Street is one of 16 successful projects across British Columbia awarded more than $730,000 through the Brownfield Renewal Funding Program. The announcement was made September 1st by the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations.
Princeton Posse Pre-Season Begins!
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Princeton Posse started their 2011/12 KIJHL pre-season Sunday, September 4th with a game against the North Vancouver Wolf Pack of the PIJHL. The game ended in a 3-all tie. The regular season home opener for Princeton will be Friday, September 16th against Spokane.