Lisa Carleton

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During the annual Agricultural Fair in Princeton, entertainer Mat Duffus works on convincing these children to participate in his “Snake Eating Contest.” The kids are a little perplexed until Duffus lets them in on the fact that the snakes are made of candy.

Agri-fair and Little Britches Rodeo combine events

The Princeton and District Agricultural Fair was held this past weekend, featuring Little Britches Rodeo as the main event.

During the annual Agricultural Fair in Princeton, entertainer Mat Duffus works on convincing these children to participate in his “Snake Eating Contest.” The kids are a little perplexed until Duffus lets them in on the fact that the snakes are made of candy.
As of June 27, 2013, Bill Rotheisler became the head coach and general manager for the Princeton Posse.

New coach excited to begin season

Bill Rotheisler is the new coach for the Princeton Posse and is looking ahead to a great year.

As of June 27, 2013, Bill Rotheisler became the head coach and general manager for the Princeton Posse.
Councillor of the Town of Princeton Kim Maynard, SOHC director Ole Juul, June and Area H RDOS director Brad Hope, SOHC vice president Ed Staples, Nienke Klaver SOHC scretary, Donna Barnett, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin, Lilly Zekanovic, Constituency Assistant to Alex Atamanenko, MP, Angelique Wood, Area G RDOS director and MLA Fraser Nicola, Jackie Tegart participated in the meeting held at the Riverside Centre on August 16.

Princeton Health Care Action Framework discussion and update

On August 16, a meeting was held to update MLA Jackie Tegart on the progress of the Health Care Action Framework for Princeton and Area.

Councillor of the Town of Princeton Kim Maynard, SOHC director Ole Juul, June and Area H RDOS director Brad Hope, SOHC vice president Ed Staples, Nienke Klaver SOHC scretary, Donna Barnett, MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin, Lilly Zekanovic, Constituency Assistant to Alex Atamanenko, MP, Angelique Wood, Area G RDOS director and MLA Fraser Nicola, Jackie Tegart participated in the meeting held at the Riverside Centre on August 16.
Negative air quality tests have resulted in the Mayor and Councils decision to move Town Hall. The Princeton Court House is currently undergoing renovations to house the Town Hall Offices. The offices will be located on the main floor.

Court House will house Town Offices

Council is being proactive and protective of the Town employees and have authorized upgrades to the Court House to house Town Offices

Negative air quality tests have resulted in the Mayor and Councils decision to move Town Hall. The Princeton Court House is currently undergoing renovations to house the Town Hall Offices. The offices will be located on the main floor.
Orkestar Slivovica cools down in the Tulameen River during the Princeton Traditional Music Festival.

Tulameen River flows with brass

During the weekend music festival, Orkestar Slivovica took a walk down to the Brown Bridge swimming hole.

Orkestar Slivovica cools down in the Tulameen River during the Princeton Traditional Music Festival.

Hedley votes in favour of cell service

A non-binding opinion poll was held by the RDOS to find out residents opinion on having a cell tower installed in the community.

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners played to a street packed with Hedley residents and visitors on Saturday night. Band members are Kyle Guineau - Lead Guitar, “Lazy” Mike Mallon - Vocals and Harmonica, Bob “Blue” Berry - Bass and Vocals, and Ryan Connell - Drums and Vocals. To learn more and keep up with band performances visit: www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com

Rockin’ in the streets of Hedley

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners returned to Hedley, B.C., for the second annual Hedley Summer Street Dance

Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners played to a street packed with Hedley residents and visitors on Saturday night. Band members are Kyle Guineau - Lead Guitar, “Lazy” Mike Mallon - Vocals and Harmonica, Bob “Blue” Berry - Bass and Vocals, and Ryan Connell - Drums and Vocals. To learn more and keep up with band performances visit: www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com
Penticton Western News, July 28, 2013 Illustration of proposed cell tower in Hedley.

Hedley residents want cell service

The residents for the cell tower are hoping that those who have the safety issue and view concerns will take the time to become informed

Penticton Western News, July 28, 2013 Illustration of proposed cell tower in Hedley.
Alex and Elizabeth Bahlsen along with friend Eric Kjinserdahl (far right) are the members of Pilots N Paws Canada who made the special delivery of ‘Gemma’ to the Princeton Airport and into the arms of her excited new owner, Shea Evans. (center)

Pilots N Paws make special delivery to Princeton Airport

A Piper Aerostar landed at the Princeton Airport last Monday to make a special delivery to Shea Evans, resident of Hedley, B.C.

Alex and Elizabeth Bahlsen along with friend Eric Kjinserdahl (far right) are the members of Pilots N Paws Canada who made the special delivery of ‘Gemma’ to the Princeton Airport and into the arms of her excited new owner, Shea Evans. (center)
Tammy Hartfield is the new office administrator/ad composer for the Similkameen Spotlight.

New smile at the Similkameen Spotlight

The staff of the Similkameen Spotlight are pleased to welcome Tammy Hartfield to the Spotlight team.

Tammy Hartfield is the new office administrator/ad composer for the Similkameen Spotlight.
Samantha Chittick works full time with Dr. Eva for the next month in the Cascade Clinic and at the emergency room at PGH.

UBC medical students learning at Princeton General Hospital

Dr. Eva feels that creating exposure to our community will be most helpful in “getting our name out there.”

Samantha Chittick works full time with Dr. Eva for the next month in the Cascade Clinic and at the emergency room at PGH.
Mary Sol, local Special Olympics athlete returned home from Langley this past weekend sporting a gold medal. Sol was asked to sub in for the Penticton 2 Team competing in the Bocci Tournament at Provincials. Mary joined Special Olympic athletes; Kevin, Ida and Arielle and together they brought home gold. The athletes travelled to Langley on Thursday, participated in the provincial tournament and returned home on Sunday. “It was just a fraction of an inch and we’d have gotten Silver, said Sol, “ It was a very close game, but we got the Gold.” Sol said they had a blast over the weekend and that, “much fun was had by all.” Congratulations Mary, to you and your team mates!

Gold medal win for local Special Olympian

Mary Sol won a gold medal in Bocci at the provincial tournament in Langley.

Mary Sol, local Special Olympics athlete returned home from Langley this past weekend sporting a gold medal. Sol was asked to sub in for the Penticton 2 Team competing in the Bocci Tournament at Provincials. Mary joined Special Olympic athletes; Kevin, Ida and Arielle and together they brought home gold. The athletes travelled to Langley on Thursday, participated in the provincial tournament and returned home on Sunday. “It was just a fraction of an inch and we’d have gotten Silver, said Sol, “ It was a very close game, but we got the Gold.” Sol said they had a blast over the weekend and that, “much fun was had by all.” Congratulations Mary, to you and your team mates!
Mason Squawkin and Alfred Snow of Okanagan Nation Alliance pose with Kolby Lytle (l) and Rylee Forde (r) the two young ladies who helped to load the trailer full of donations from Princeton, bound for Alberta.

Employee of Princeton Skills Centre answers call for help for Alberta

Leah Ward organized the Princeton Skills Centre for drop off and pick up of donations for Alberta.

Mason Squawkin and Alfred Snow of Okanagan Nation Alliance pose with Kolby Lytle (l) and Rylee Forde (r) the two young ladies who helped to load the trailer full of donations from Princeton, bound for Alberta.
Princeton Ambassador Carmen Brodie, Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton and Princeton Ambassador Destiny Earle (l-r: front) pose for photo after event with the Canadian Bull Run Rally participants of 2013. The Supercar drag races were held at the Princeton Airport on Sunday, July 7.

Classics and hot rods fill weekend in Princeton

Bridge Street and the Princeton Airport were the spots to be this past weekend in Princeton.

Princeton Ambassador Carmen Brodie, Friendship Ambassador Morgan Whelpton and Princeton Ambassador Destiny Earle (l-r: front) pose for photo after event with the Canadian Bull Run Rally participants of 2013. The Supercar drag races were held at the Princeton Airport on Sunday, July 7.
The Special Annual General Meeting called for the Princeton Posse had a good turnout from interested community members. 18 directors were elected. (13 in photo) The new board of directors for the Princeton Posse includes; Dean Johnston, Mike Grgich, Gary Fraser, Richard White, Ian Elko, Anthony Pankratz, Larry Lagault, Pam Lagault, Corry Oerlemans, Linda Hodgson, Jackie Hilton, Lorna Coyne, Linda Thompson, Randy McLean, Kirk McConnell, Dorothy Lauder, Sharon Zieske, and Peter McDonald.

The Princeton Posse will ride on

A new board of directors has been elected to carry on the operations of Princeton’s
Junior B Hockey Team.

The Special Annual General Meeting called for the Princeton Posse had a good turnout from interested community members. 18 directors were elected. (13 in photo) The new board of directors for the Princeton Posse includes; Dean Johnston, Mike Grgich, Gary Fraser, Richard White, Ian Elko, Anthony Pankratz, Larry Lagault, Pam Lagault, Corry Oerlemans, Linda Hodgson, Jackie Hilton, Lorna Coyne, Linda Thompson, Randy McLean, Kirk McConnell, Dorothy Lauder, Sharon Zieske, and Peter McDonald.
The short but heavy rain storm during the final race on Saturday did nothing to slow the race and “A Lasting Peace” took the win with ease.

Wasn’t that a party! – Princeton Racing Days celebrates 45th year

The Canada Day long weekend in Princeton was full of activities including the 45th celebration of Princeton Racing Days.

The short but heavy rain storm during the final race on Saturday did nothing to slow the race and “A Lasting Peace” took the win with ease.
Morgan Whelpton, Miss Billy's Restaurant is crowned Princeton Friendship Ambassador. Destiny Earle, Miss Royal Canadian Legion and Carmen Brodie, Miss Princeton Rotary Club are crowned Princeton Youth Ambassadors for 2013 during coronation on Friday, June 28.

Princeton Youth Ambassadors chosen for 2013

2012 Ambassadors Megan Pateman and Taylor Gibb presented the 2013 Princeton Youth Ambassadors with their banners and crowns.

Morgan Whelpton, Miss Billy's Restaurant is crowned Princeton Friendship Ambassador. Destiny Earle, Miss Royal Canadian Legion and Carmen Brodie, Miss Princeton Rotary Club are crowned Princeton Youth Ambassadors for 2013 during coronation on Friday, June 28.
Richard Zerr is the new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Princeton. He began with the Town on Monday, June 10. To welcome Richard, stop in at the Town Office.

Princeton has a new Chief Administrative Officer

Mayor Frank Armitage announced that Council had hired a new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Princeton.

Richard Zerr is the new Chief Administrative Officer for the Town of Princeton. He began with the Town on Monday, June 10. To welcome Richard, stop in at the Town Office.
In celebration of partnership and giving back to the environment and community, a commemorative tree planting afternoon with representatives of the Mitsui Homes/Weyerhaeuser partnership took place on Friday, June 7, at a community forest site up China Creek Road.

Mitsui Homes Canada Inc., and Princeton Weyerhaeuser commemorate partnership

Representatives from both companies came together to celebrate their success by sharing in a tree planting excursion up on China Creek Road.

In celebration of partnership and giving back to the environment and community, a commemorative tree planting afternoon with representatives of the Mitsui Homes/Weyerhaeuser partnership took place on Friday, June 7, at a community forest site up China Creek Road.
Greg Palmar, Jim and Todd(not in photo) Barnes of Hayes Creek Electric, PXA president Paul Bedard, Mayor Frank Armitage, Area H Director Brad Hope and PXA vice president Danny Kastor are all pleased with the major improvement to the lighting in the Ag Barn and other areas on the PXA grounds.

Princeton Exhibition Grounds grounds get lit right up

A grant has been applied to changing over all the aging lights/fixtures to that of new energy efficient lighting.

Greg Palmar, Jim and Todd(not in photo) Barnes of Hayes Creek Electric, PXA president Paul Bedard, Mayor Frank Armitage, Area H Director Brad Hope and PXA vice president Danny Kastor are all pleased with the major improvement to the lighting in the Ag Barn and other areas on the PXA grounds.