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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 44
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Proudly serving the community since 1948 • www.similkameenspotlight.com We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.
Preliminary inquiry date set for Koopmans
Zombies feast on bridge street
Four-day preliminary inquiry scheduled for Feb. 11, 2014 Kristi Patton Penticton Western News
A preliminary inquiry date has been set for a Princeton man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder in a triple shooting. John Ike Koopmans, 49, is accused of killing Robert Keith Wharton and Rosemary Fox in a shooting that took place at an Old Hedley Road property in Princeton on March 30. Another man suffered a gun shot wound and was taken to hospital. RCMP did not provide much information on the motives or backgrounds of the individuals involved at the time of the incident stating it would come out in the court proceedings. The four-day preliminary inquiry is scheduled for Feb. 11, 2014. The purpose of a preliminary inquiry is to determine if the crown has sufficient evidence to set the matter down for trial.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3RD Reminder: Time change is the perfect time to check and change the batteries in your smoke detectors as well!
Weather Watch Wednesday
High 7/Low -3
Thursday
High 7/Low 2
Friday
High 5/Low -1
Saturday
High 5/Low 1
Sunday
High 5/Low -2
Lisa Carleton/Spotlight
Twenty of the ‘walking dead’ slithered down Bridge Street in Princeton in search of the one thing to satisfy their insatiable hunger... Brains...Brains...Brains... The first annual Zombie Walk presented by the Crimson Tine Players was held on Saturday, Oct. 26 to the delight and surprise of many residents. Princeton’s Amature Theatre Company’s next presentation takes place November 28 through 30, when they present “A Good, Old-Fashioned Redneck Country Christmas” at the Riverside Theatre.
Santa Presents 17th annual 2013 Craft Show NEW “Tablescaping” PENTICTON Trade & Convention Centre
Largest Craft Show in Penticton. Crafts from all over BC
237 Power Street, Penticton, BC
SANTA ARRIVES Saturday, November 2nd • 10am - 5pm 1PM DAILY
Sunday, November 3rd • 10am - 4pm Music ~ Door Prizes ~ Free Parking
by: Defining Decor
Proceeds going to: South Okanagan Similkameen Medical Foundation
Admission
4.00
$