news What does the future hold for the Court House? Page 9
HEALTH CARE New health service available in June Page 3
EVENTS
Princeton celebrates Mining Day Page 11
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The Similkameen
Volume 64 Issue 20
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
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Event season kicks off with pro rodeo With the dawning of blue skies and warmer weather, event season is well underway in Princeton. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo was held this past Mother’s Day weekend presented by the British Columbia Rodeo Association and the Princeton Rodeo Club. Friday began the three day event with the Stan Thompson Memorial Team Roping leading up to two days packed with rodeo action consisting of; Wild Horse Races, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Tie-Down Roping, Steer Wrestling, Breakaway Roping, Junior Steer Riding, Ladies Barrel Racing, Junior Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Junior Breakaway Roping and Bull Riding. Clown JJ Harrison kept attendees in stitches of laughter with his escapades and kept children actively involved during the half time segments of both days by running the one-shoe race and stick horse races. Grand entry and intermission entertainment was provided by West Coast Thunder, ladies Drill Team. Stock Contractor for the event was C+Rodeos and the voice of the weekend—none other than rodeo announcer, Al Parsons. A few locals participated in the rodeo events; Norman Breen - Steer Wrestling and Team Roping, Ernie Willis - Breakaway Roping and Team Roping and Terry Wright - Team Roping. Princeton Rodeo Princess, Bree Lindley assisted in the
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Weather Watch Wednesday
High 17/Low 5
Thursday
High 17/Low 6
Friday
High 17/Low 7
Saturday
High 18/Low 6
Sunday
High 12/Low 3
Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
This bronc was raring to buck off his rider right out of the gate, Saturday afternoon during the Stan Thompson Memorial Rodeo held at the Princeton Rodeo Grounds this past weekend. The event hosted by the Princeton Rodeo Club, began Friday with the Stan Thompson Memorial Team Roping event followed by two full days of rodeo action.
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