NEWS Princeton Lions Club closes down Page 3
COMMUNITY Community Focus ~ Carrie Allison Page 9
GRADUATION
A keepsake edition for the Grads of 2014 Page B1-B8
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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 26
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
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Are you ready for the weekend? The Princeton Racing Days Association has put together a weekend full of fun for all ages! Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The Racing Days Association is playing host to the Little Britches Rodeo on this upcoming weekend, but that is not all. If there are enough entries, the team plan to host a Kloochman race (ladies only), My Horse is Faster Than Yours Challenge (mixed) and match races as well. Jamie Payton plans a Canadian Relay race 3 man teams and barrel racing. The weekend will include performances and activities including: West Coast Lumberjack Shows, featuring The Mountain Show; Bells and Whistles Mini Golf will have a challenging and fun 9 hole miniature golf course; Mudd Safety Awareness will present the do’s and don’ts of ATVing; Rainbow the Clown, (aka Larry Dixon of Calgary, Alberta) an award-winning balloon artist will entertain during the weekend. Darrel and Kathleen Johnston of Buckin’ Bull Rentals from Mission B.C., will return to Princeton on Saturday, June 28 to provide a day of thrills for Princeton. For the adults only, the beer garden will be open and on Saturday night you can dance to live music provided by Dale Seaman and Highway 97. Concession, vendors and plenty of action await you at Sunflower Downs on June 28 and 29. Admission costs $5 for adults and $2 for children (12 and under) and seniors.
Weather Watch Wednesday
High 24/Low 9
Thursday
High 22/Low 12
Friday
High 20/Low 9
Saturday
High 19/Low 10
Sunday
High 19/Low 10
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The graduates of 2014 along with their dates began Prom Night festivities at Veterans Square on Saturday, June 21 - Graduation Day in Princeton. After the first three formal dances with parents and relatives, the grads and escorts continued prom at the Riverside Centre Theatre, dancing ‘Under the Stars.’
Council endorse Satellite Boundary Extension Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Town Council is pursuing a satellite boundary extension to include the properties of Copper Mountain Mine into the Town of Princeton. Although the mine and it’s employees benefit from services in Princeton, the town receives no tax revenue. CAO Rick Zerr and director of finance, Shirley McMahon have been working on this proposal for six months. “No lack of effort here,” said Mayor Frank Armitage during the June 16 regular meeting of council. “I commend you both on the great job.” With a motion made by Councillor Maynard and seconded by Councillor Pateman, council endorsed the extension and
authorized staff to forward the submission to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development and fulfill all of the necessary statutory obligations. Council received and approved the 2013 Statement of Financial Information and the 2013 Small Community Investment Fund Report. The financial statement includes information with respect to debt, payment to suppliers, employee and council remuneration and expenses and will be made available to the public on the town website. The Small Community Investment Fund Report (a report which outlines what is accomplished with funds received in the prior year) will be available to the public via the town website as well. Visit princeton.ca for more information.
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