News Leader News for February 17, 2009
RCMP SEEK INFORMATION ON ROBBERY
Princeton RCMP report responding to a report of a robbery at Similkameen Vending at 294 Bridge Street. The call was recorded at 6:25 PM on Wednesday, February 11th. Police say a lone male entered the store and “made a demand upon the proprietor.”
Sgt. Gary Macahonic of Princeton RCMP Detachment says, “The culprit wore a disguise and no weapon was seen.”
Police request anyone with information that can lead to the identity of the robber or furthers the investigation is asked to contact the local detachment at (250) 295-6911 or CrimeStoppers.
You never have to reveal your identity when reporting a crime or tips related to a crime to CrimeStoppers and cash rewards are always being offered. The CrimeStoppers tip line is 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
No other details regarding the robbery at Similkameen Vending have been released as police continue their investigation.
MACAHONIC SPEAKS ON VICTIM SERVICES
Princeton RCMP Detachment Sgt. Gary Macahonic sees a need for the Victim Services Program in the community.
“The RCMP views Victim Services as an integral component of the policing services we deliver to the citizens of Princeton and we remain committed to, and fully supportive of, the delivery of policebased victim services.”
Macahonic adds, “We know that our police and the community rely on our Victim Services personnel to provide much needed support and crisis intervention to victims and witnesses of crime and trauma.”
Princeton’s RCMP Detachment provides space, equipment and dayto- day operational supervision to the Victim Services program. given that the legal employer and contract holder does not work within the Detachment.
“The contract holder - in this case, Interior Health Authority - and the Detachment work to ensure that the VS service delivery obligations are met.”
The bottom line?
Princeton Detachment Victim Services Manager Rosemary Doughty’s contract will not be renewed at the end of March, or at least not by Interior Health.
“This difficult decision was made by the RCMP in conjunction with Interior Health,” Macahonic points out.
“The RCMP would like to thank Rosemary for her years of service and dedication to the Princeton victim service program and community of Princeton. We realize it is a difficult time for Rosemary and are happy to see she has such support.”
The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General who establishes, funds and manages all VS contract in the province, is currently working to ensure there will be no interruption of victim services in the community.
“Again, the Princeton RCMP will continue to house and support police-based victim services as an integral component of our police service delivery to the citizens of Princeton,” Macahonic states.
“We apologize for any alarm caused by any perception that the program was not to be continued.”
PXA LOOKS AT BUSY YEAR AHEAD
Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) met on Tuesday, February 10, following the winter recess. The year is shaping up to be very busy.
The first event at the grounds is the rodeo on May 9 and 10. In June, ATV/BC will use the grounds from Wednesday, June 17 to Monday, June 22. Approximately 250 ATV enthusiasts are expected. The PXA is currently negotiating a contract for use to total $4,800 without a mud bog.
The price will go up if a mud bog pit is built.
After the ATV event, horse racing takes place at the end of June. Princeton 4-H has requested July 18 and 19 for a Little Britches rodeo. The annual Fall Fair will take place on August 29 and 30. Princeton Rodeo Club has applied for the BC Bullriding Championships for September.
PXA members approved an advertisement in the BC Horse Racing Stakes booklet. This booklet goes out to all BC Interior horse racing associations and to racehorse owners.
The advertisement by the PXA gives information about the rodeo and fall fair as well as local horse races.
Princeton Rodeo Club is working on plans for the rodeo. They have a surprise music package coming from Tonasket this year. Watch for an announcement at a later date.
The PXA has a lot of work to do as soon as the snow melts. The portable bleachers need new planks for seating, and so does the grandstand. The official survey of the grounds has been completed, but the electrical upgrade will continue this spring. The front of Fall Fair Building #1 requires reinforcement for safety. Work parties will be organized as soon as weather permits.
The next PXA meeting takes place at Town Hall on March 10 at 7:00 PM. President John Bey has requested as many user group members as possible attend this meeting.
