About Us

Your Community News Team

	Associate Publisher, Staff Lisa Carleton (250)295-3535	Lisa is a mother of three, who has lived and worked in Princeton for the majority of her life. Her career with the Similkameen Spotlight began in 2003 as classifieds manager and graphics designer. Throughout the years, Lisa has gained experience to include writing and sales, but her joy is held within the happiness of customers with her designs.

	Classifieds Manager Wendy Bentley 250-295-3535	Wendy is a mother of four who has lived in Princeton for the last nine years. Wendy began her career with the Similkameen Spotlight in June of 2007, as the office assistant, and is now the office and classifieds manager.

	Editor, Reporter Dierra Maynard 250-295-3535	Dierra grew up ranching, first in the Cypress Hills of Alberta then, at age twelve, in Princeton, B.C. After graduating high school, she attended the University of Victoria, where she studied Sociology, Political Science and English graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Dierra moved back to the town she loves and built a house on the family ranch where she still lives with her two children, Shelby and Matt. When asked what she likes doing best, she will answer running and writing.

	Columnist, Freelancer John Sandness	John Sandness was born in Duluth, Minnesota. He taught high school science and woodshop in Washington, Oregon, and Princeton, B.C., retiring in the Similkameen Valley. He enjoys the beautiful B.C. countryside, fishing, photography, hiking, tying flies and fishing.

	Columnist, Freelance Nelson Lewis	Nelson Lewis was born in Nova Scotia. He has travelled Canada several times, has driven the Alaska Highway six times, and lived in Whitehorse for 15 years. Nelson began his writing career at the age of 10 and has been published in several newspapers. Nelson is a food columnist for the Similkameen Spotlight in Princeton, B.C.