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An Olympic ride
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Mutton busting is tougher on the kids than the sheep. The sheep are fleet footed and the riders seem to spend more time in the dirt than on the mutton backs.
An Olympic ride
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Mutton busting is tougher on the kids than the sheep. The sheep are fleet footed and the riders seem to spend more time in the dirt than on the mutton backs.
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Consideration for the next Olympics???
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Here chickie chickie! When my daughter asked if she could go in the chicken chase I said sure. I didn't think she would actually catch one, but she did. Do you think the Olympics would ever consider it an Olympic event??
Consideration for the next Olympics???
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Here chickie chickie! When my daughter asked if she could go in the chicken chase I said sure. I didn't think she would actually catch one, but she did. Do you think the Olympics would ever consider... more
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Official Olympic Sport
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Egg tossing is not yet an official Olympic sport, but when it is, the residents of Princeton will be there for the try-outs.
Official Olympic Sport
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Egg tossing is not yet an official Olympic sport, but when it is, the residents of Princeton will be there for the try-outs.
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Scavengers and pirates
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: These scavenger hunters were waiting for the word go. It was one of many fun events put on each year by the Otter Valley Fish and Game Club to keep the kids busy and active over Spring Break.
Scavengers and pirates
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: These scavenger hunters were waiting for the word go. It was one of many fun events put on each year by the Otter Valley Fish and Game Club to keep the kids busy and active over Spring Break.
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Trees that will grow with the kids
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: After a big old tree in the John Allison School playground had to be cut down, the school replaced it with all these.
Trees that will grow with the kids
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: After a big old tree in the John Allison School playground had to be cut down, the school replaced it with all these.
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People helping people
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: These are just some of the people who made our bridge across the Tulameen River more than a dream. Without these volunteers and this crew there would be no Bridge of Dreams. This bridge is a magnificent addition to the Trans Canada Trail.
People helping people
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: These are just some of the people who made our bridge across the Tulameen River more than a dream. Without these volunteers and this crew there would be no Bridge of Dreams. This bridge is a magnificent... more
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Planting trees
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Planting trees to keep this natural resource based community on the right track is just one of the many acts of sustainability we do.
Planting trees
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Planting trees to keep this natural resource based community on the right track is just one of the many acts of sustainability we do.
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everybody loves the coach
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: The Princeton Posse Junior B head coach Dale 'Duner' Hladun is great with his own players, but also great with the younger kids. His hockey camps are full of eager students and his fun demeanour gives the young players someone to look up to.
everybody loves the coach
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: The Princeton Posse Junior B head coach Dale 'Duner' Hladun is great with his own players, but also great with the younger kids. His hockey camps are full of eager students and his fun demeanour gives... more
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Our parks
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Princeton has lots of well-maintained parks to keep the kids busy during the warmer months. The schools take the elementary students there for walking field trips near the years end.
Our parks
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Princeton has lots of well-maintained parks to keep the kids busy during the warmer months. The schools take the elementary students there for walking field trips near the years end.
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The Family Fair
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: For more than two decades, Princeton Secondary School has been helping kids who want to go on to higher learning after graduation by holding a Family Fair. There is a table of baked goods, a flea market, popcorn balls, games, a tea, face painting and a whole lot more. Everything is donated. PSS is able to give out a few extra bursaries to deserving students as a result. The kids love the games and goodies they can buy for cheap and the parents love the deals and baked goods. It is a great day for a great cause.
The Family Fair
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: For more than two decades, Princeton Secondary School has been helping kids who want to go on to higher learning after graduation by holding a Family Fair. There is a table of baked goods, a flea market,... more
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School spirit
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Spirit is part of what makes a community great. Vermilion Forks School thinks it is worth rewarding. If Gamestown is looking for a community with spirit, it can be found in Princeton tenfold. We love to celebrate and cheer and we love competition and challenge - tell us we can't do something and we will show you we can. We are the little town that could and will - watch us.
School spirit
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Spirit is part of what makes a community great. Vermilion Forks School thinks it is worth rewarding. If Gamestown is looking for a community with spirit, it can be found in Princeton tenfold. We love... more
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New Beginnings
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Visitors from five communities joined the Princeton New Beginnings program in an afternoon of socializing and entertainment on Friday, July 24. The Princeton Legion donated the hall for the space and Drew Nordquist of Dragon Air provided the music to make the "Mardi Gras."
Gloria Gagnon, program coordinator supplied the group with lunch consisting of Jambalaya, Dirty Rice and King Cake. In keeping with tradition, inside the King Cake was a "baby" (the recipient of which is to receive good luck), and was found by Cathy Skoyen, W.J.S. Penticton. She was then informed that within nine months, she would have a baby. Skoyen chuckled, and decided to pass that good luck onto someone else.
Day program members of Keremeos, Penticton, Oliver, Osoyoos, Summerland and Princeton then spent the afternoon dancing up a storm and just having fun.
New Beginnings
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: Visitors from five communities joined the Princeton New Beginnings program in an afternoon of socializing and entertainment on Friday, July 24. The Princeton Legion donated the hall for the space and Drew... more
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Halloween in Princeton
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: The people of Princeton love Halloween. It is a day to be silly and laugh. It is a day of fun.
Halloween in Princeton
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: The people of Princeton love Halloween. It is a day to be silly and laugh. It is a day of fun.
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Gifts from the heart
Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: From the sweetness of strawberry shortcake, (by donation) to cookies, candy bark loaves and more, your taste-buds will have been given a treat to remember. Strawberry shortcake and tea or coffee was served by volunteers in the Valentine themed dining room. The homemade goodies for purchase at the "Gifts from the Heart " fundraiser on Valentine's Day, were made by the residents, family members, kitchen staff and the home support workers. Vermilion Court is assisted living for seniors, currently home to seventeen residents, four home support workers working shift-work and an evening in-house caretaker. Aida Bouvette, Adult Day Care Centre Coordinator and the event organizer, thought this idea to be a great way to help to raise funds to expand Vermilion Court. Bouvette said, " every one has gotten involved, all the co-workers, volunteers and staff— we're like a big family, everyone is great and have been so supportive." Two draws ended the afternoon; a 50/50 won by Marena White, raised a total of $102 and the red teddy and chocolates was won by Marlyse Essex. The afternoon was a great success, and Aida sums it up eloquently by stating, " This is a generous community, a beautiful town to be living in—we could not have done this without our community."
Gifts from the heart
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Date: Dec 22, 2009
Entry: From the sweetness of strawberry shortcake, (by donation) to cookies, candy bark loaves and more, your taste-buds will have been given a treat to remember. Strawberry shortcake and tea or coffee was served... more
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The Gingerbread Man left more than crumbs at John Allison School
Date: Dec 20, 2009
Entry: The kindergarten children at John Allison Elementary spent the better part of the morning chasing down the allusive gingerbread boy and gingerbread girl after a morning of baking cookies. "The gingerbread man jumped out of the pan and got away....." said a concerned student. "Someone must have opened the oven door before the cookies were cooked." The cookies were found in the Learning Centre just before noon in time for lunch.
The Gingerbread Man left more than crumbs at John Allison School
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Date: Dec 20, 2009
Entry: The kindergarten children at John Allison Elementary spent the better part of the morning chasing down the allusive gingerbread boy and gingerbread girl after a morning of baking cookies. "The gingerbread... more
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Cenotaph complete
Date: Dec 19, 2009
Entry: Our local Legion members applied for a special restoration grant from Veteran's Affairs. As soon as the Legion got the money they handed it off to the Town of Princeton. The Town had completed the work earlier this year in conjunction with the newly designed and completed Veteran's Square.
Cenotaph complete
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Date: Dec 19, 2009
Entry: Our local Legion members applied for a special restoration grant from Veteran's Affairs. As soon as the Legion got the money they handed it off to the Town of Princeton. The Town had completed the work... more
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Mine employees give
Date: Dec 19, 2009
Entry: Employees and Management of Gisborn who are working up at the site of the copper mine got together to say thank-you to the town of Princeton. They brought with them boxes of food and a cheque for $250 to help out those in need this Christmas.
Mine employees give
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Date: Dec 19, 2009
Entry: Employees and Management of Gisborn who are working up at the site of the copper mine got together to say thank-you to the town of Princeton. They brought with them boxes of food and a cheque for $250... more
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Everybody's learning to Skate
Date: Dec 19, 2009
Entry: The staff at John Allison Elementary School have been taking the students skating for the last many years. From Kindergarten right through to Grade 3, all students are fitted for skates out of a large skate reserve the school has compiled and given a helmet. Twice before Christmas and twice after Christmas the whole school gets a chance to try out the sport. Students are bused to our arena. Staff and parents come to help tie skates and help get the kids skating. It is a great winter activity and for some children gives them a chance to try something new and get their parents out there too.
Everybody's learning to Skate
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Date: Dec 19, 2009
Entry: The staff at John Allison Elementary School have been taking the students skating for the last many years. From Kindergarten right through to Grade 3, all students are fitted for skates out of a large... more
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Princeton's Poetry
Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: 2010 is Princeton’s 150th birthday. To celebrate it, local authors Jon and Rika are putting together a book of poetry and songs from Princetonites dating back to 1900. The poems were all published in the local papers: work and play, the seasons, the impact of two World wars on the community are all featured.
Princeton's Poetry
Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: 2010 is Princeton’s 150th birthday. To celebrate it, local authors Jon and Rika are putting together a book of poetry and songs from Princetonites dating back to 1900. The poems were all published... more
New OHS Branch Opens in Princeton
Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: The Okanagan Historical Society was founded in the ‘twenties to collect and publish the history of the Southern Interior. The Similkameen Valley used to have a branch of the Society, but with the death of some key members, it closed some years ago. Now it’s re-opened, and meetings are held every month from September to June (except December). So far we’ve heard from Brenda Gould on Our Valley, Kelley Cook on Historical Trails and Jon Bartlett and Rika Ruebsaat on Historic Songs from the Similkameen.
New OHS Branch Opens in Princeton
Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: The Okanagan Historical Society was founded in the ‘twenties to collect and publish the history of the Southern Interior. The Similkameen Valley used to have a branch of the Society, but with the death... more
Morris Dancers invade Princeton
Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: These people are not bikers but Morris dancers. They are the Black Sheep of Bowen Island, and were in town for the Traditional Music festival. The tradition goes back in England at least seven hundred years.
Morris Dancers invade Princeton
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Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: These people are not bikers but Morris dancers. They are the Black Sheep of Bowen Island, and were in town for the Traditional Music festival. The tradition goes back in England at least seven hundred... more
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Food, Glorious Food!
Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: Princeton has hosted the Traditional Music Festival for the past three years and Princetonites have strongly supported it. A potluck dinner at the last Festival in August 2009 fed over 200 people – and what food!
Food, Glorious Food!
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Date: Dec 17, 2009
Entry: Princeton has hosted the Traditional Music Festival for the past three years and Princetonites have strongly supported it. A potluck dinner at the last Festival in August 2009 fed over 200 people –... more
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Dictionary Give-Away
Date: Dec 16, 2009
Entry: Every year the local Rotary branch gives dictionaries to all the Grade 4 students in Princeton. It is their way of promoting literacy. Thank-you!
Dictionary Give-Away
Date: Dec 16, 2009
Entry: Every year the local Rotary branch gives dictionaries to all the Grade 4 students in Princeton. It is their way of promoting literacy. Thank-you!
Operation Christmas Child
Date: Dec 16, 2009
Entry: At New Beginnings, we watched the video of childrens faces when they were recieving Christmas boxes.
and wanted to participate in "Operation Christmas Child".
Shoe boxes are filled with small toys, stuffed animals coloring books, pencils, candies, etc.
Things that most of these children have never seen before.
I know it has been a Christmas tradition in my family for at least 25 years.
These boxes are delivered into the hands of children in war- torn countries.
Operation Christmas Child
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Date: Dec 16, 2009
Entry: At New Beginnings, we watched the video of childrens faces when they were recieving Christmas boxes.
and wanted to participate in "Operation Christmas Child".
Shoe boxes are filled with small toys,... more
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Our roofers
Date: Dec 16, 2009
Entry: One of the local roofing companies donated their time to the roofing of the Longhouse. It was this kind of generousity that saw the Longhouse completed within the small budget available to the China Ridge Ski Association. The Longhouse is now being used for all sorts of outdoor activities in our community. Thanks guys!
Our roofers
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Date: Dec 16, 2009
Entry: One of the local roofing companies donated their time to the roofing of the Longhouse. It was this kind of generousity that saw the Longhouse completed within the small budget available to the China Ridge... more
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