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A place for the family
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Princeton Family Drop-In Centre is officially open and offering a comfortable place for families with children ages newborn to six years a place to visit, have coffee, a healthy snack, chat with other parents and allow the kids to interact with other children.
"Communities for Kids is the committee that actually got the program up and running," says program facilitator, Renée Hartwell of the new centre. "They've renovated the inside— we have a brand new kitchen—it's more of a social environment where they [families] can drop in when they want, come and have a healthy snack."
Hartwell, who has a B.A. in Psychology, feels that Princeton will benefit greatly with the drop-in centre, creating a healthy familial environment, especially for many of the single mothers in the community.
"The vision I have is a really casual, interactive environment for families to come in and they feel like it's a home away from home," says Hartwell. "I want it to be family driven."
The new facility was years in the planning, incorporating a number of committees, childcare workers, teachers, Town Council and other community members.
"It basically was a collaborative initiative," says Communities for Kids committee member and Childcare Society treasurer, Lorna Gregson. "We've been working on it about three to four years—the program is basically to support child and family development by providing an opportunity for the parents to acquire knowledge and skills from one another and from childcare professionals."
Mondays and Wednesdays will offer a healthy snack, however, on Thursday, a free lunch will be prepared for those who choose to drop by for a visit.
"I'm just excited that something like this has come to Princeton," says Hartwell, "and, young families now have an opportunity, more so, to get out of the house, than they've had before."
Princeton Family Place is free and is open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday and is available all year round.
A place for the family
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Princeton Family Drop-In Centre is officially open and offering a comfortable place for families with children ages newborn to six years a place to visit, have coffee, a healthy snack, chat with other... more
Ordinary citizens performing extraordinary services
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Princeton Extrication Society consists of people within our own community, who have not only dedicated themselves to their families, work or business, but to volunteering to assist or rescue anyone who has met with misfortune on the roadways.
This group is on call, 24 hours a day, seven days a week and average about 85 calls a year. They cover the service area from Manning Park Lodge, throughout Aspen Grove, the back roads of Tulameen, through Hedley and overlap into Keremeos if their help is required.
Princeton Extrication work in conjunction with all emergency services, especially B.C. Ambulance and the R.C.M.P. On the community level itself, the society provides First Aid services for many of the community events held up at the PXA grounds and each Halloween they are on patrol, giving treats to the youngsters and on guard to help keep them safe. This group of ordinary citizens do not believe that they are heroes, they believe they are rescuers and when they're needed—they'll be there.
Ordinary citizens performing extraordinary services
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: The Princeton Extrication Society consists of people within our own community, who have not only dedicated themselves to their families, work or business, but to volunteering to assist or rescue anyone... more
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The snow must go!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Even when Princeton is covered in snow, the Princeton crews find the time to remove snow off the baseball court. Believe it or not there are kids out there all year round.
The snow must go!
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Even when Princeton is covered in snow, the Princeton crews find the time to remove snow off the baseball court. Believe it or not there are kids out there all year round.
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Just 8 Years Old
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: On Dec 30, 2009, #13 Austin O'Neil, from the Princeton Co Gen Atoms hockey team, traveled to West Kelowna to try out for the B.C. Interior Selects 201 AAA spring hockey team. The selection camp consisted of two days of drills and scrimmages with 30 elite players chosen from all over the Interior of B.C.. From this camp, 11 players and two goalies were selected and an additional four players were added from Vernon, making the total 17. Austin was one of the 11 players selected by Coach Kevin Lindsay from the West Kelowna try-outs. Coach Lindsay said Austin was a very well-rounded hockey player and was impressed by his positive, friendly attitude on the ice and in the dressing room. The AAA spring hockey program starts on March 20 and finishes up at the end of May. The all 8 year old team (2001 birth year) will play in 4 tournaments in the Interior and Lower Mainland as well as, weekly practices and exhibition games in West Kelowna. WAY TO GO AUSTIN!!!!
Just 8 Years Old
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: On Dec 30, 2009, #13 Austin O'Neil, from the Princeton Co Gen Atoms hockey team, traveled to West Kelowna to try out for the B.C. Interior Selects 201 AAA spring hockey team. The selection camp consisted... more
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Stepping Up
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Princeton is a Town that has been down many times over the past 4 to 5 decades only to rise time and time again. Here we are again in the process of rebuilding our community making it attractive for locals as well as visitors. Building a community that all age groups will take pride in, developing activities for all age groups and their different interests. The thought process being that a happy and active community for all is the best way to a Healthy Lifestyle. Many things can be done with volunteers at very little cost but at some point you need monies to move projects forward. For a small community like Princeton winning the GOLD would go along ways to enabling us to attain that Healthy Lifestyle. As you can see from the response from the citizens of Princeton they are stepping up and shooting for GOLD.
Stepping Up
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Princeton is a Town that has been down many times over the past 4 to 5 decades only to rise time and time again. Here we are again in the process of rebuilding our community making it attractive for locals... more
Summer Event
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Princeton has a car show which includes the Olympia Ice Machine...is it??!! Yes it is!!! Lots of food, laughter, contests and general all around fun!!
Summer Event
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Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: Princeton has a car show which includes the Olympia Ice Machine...is it??!! Yes it is!!! Lots of food, laughter, contests and general all around fun!!
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Princeton = Gamestown2010; A NO BRAINER!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: It is difficult enough for a Town of 2800 to get enough viewers choice votes to make it into the top ten, let alone the fact that Princeton finished first in Community story submissions OVER ALL OTHERS! Not only that but Princeton is one of only two to finish in the top two in ALL THREE CATEGORIES; Healthy Living Pledges, Spirit School Entries, and Community Entries. It's a NO BRAINER! Princeton deserves Gold.
Princeton = Gamestown2010; A NO BRAINER!
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: It is difficult enough for a Town of 2800 to get enough viewers choice votes to make it into the top ten, let alone the fact that Princeton finished first in Community story submissions OVER ALL OTHERS!... more
Gentle exercise for mind and body
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: As a senior, I find it very easy to get entertaining exercise in Princeton. One of my favorite places to go is Swan Lake, just outside of town. There, a person can walk the paths, observe wildlife and sit awhile on "Don's" bench and meditate or even sketch or photograph the view. There are also several logging roads in the area, and if you drive up one for just five minutes in nearly any direction, you will be able to find other fabulous places to get out of your vehicle, meander and explore. Take an apple and a container of water and you are set for a few hours of gentle exercise, clean, pure air and peace and contentment. Even if you are a bit out of shape, there still are many opportunities to get fit and healthy again.
Gentle exercise for mind and body
Date: Jan 6, 2010
Entry: As a senior, I find it very easy to get entertaining exercise in Princeton. One of my favorite places to go is Swan Lake, just outside of town. There, a person can walk the paths, observe wildlife and... more
Community Volunteers help build JA School Community Garden
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Community and parents came together to help build the John Allison School Community Garden. The first garden beds were constructed from cinderblocks and filled with soil. It was much quicker to fill the soil using a Bobcat rather than by wheelbarrow. Working together helps to build better communities. Princeton is proud of their volunteers and donators.
Community Volunteers help build JA School Community Garden
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Community and parents came together to help build the John Allison School Community Garden. The first garden beds were constructed from cinderblocks and filled with soil. It was much quicker to fill... more
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Growing with Sunflowers
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: The kindergarten children painted sunflowers inspired by the sunflowers in the JA Garden. They used a leaf shaped sponge to print the flower petals and the leaves. Their sunflowers are the same size as the children in October and we will remeasure them in June when they are ready to go into grade one.
Growing with Sunflowers
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: The kindergarten children painted sunflowers inspired by the sunflowers in the JA Garden. They used a leaf shaped sponge to print the flower petals and the leaves. Their sunflowers are the same size... more
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Student auction
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students volunteer themselves to be auctioned off. They become "slaves" for their buyers. The money goes to a worthy cause.
Student auction
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students volunteer themselves to be auctioned off. They become "slaves" for their buyers. The money goes to a worthy cause.
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Clay Tiles
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: A Ceramic Tile Mural decorates the hallway of John Allison School. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 each created tiles from clay slabs. The children created three clay projects including dinosaurs, birds, and tiles.
Clay Tiles
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: A Ceramic Tile Mural decorates the hallway of John Allison School. Students from Kindergarten to Grade 3 each created tiles from clay slabs. The children created three clay projects including dinosaurs,... more
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Preparing The Clay for School Tiles
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: All students and staff of John Allison participated in the making of the tile mural hanging in the hall. Teachers prepared the clay using a tile cutter to slice and shape the clay for each tile piece. One hundred and fifty clay tiles were made on theme of "Wings." The images included birds, butterflies, dragons, fairies, airplanes, insects, and flying dinosaurs.
Preparing The Clay for School Tiles
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: All students and staff of John Allison participated in the making of the tile mural hanging in the hall. Teachers prepared the clay using a tile cutter to slice and shape the clay for each tile piece.... more
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Grade 7 "Grad"
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: The Grade 7's celebrate their success at our school with a ceremony.
Grade 7 "Grad"
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: The Grade 7's celebrate their success at our school with a ceremony.
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Fizzicle Fizzicks
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Performers entertain the school about the science of physics.
Fizzicle Fizzicks
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Performers entertain the school about the science of physics.
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Volleyball Games
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Our school volleyball teams play other schools from Merritt.
Volleyball Games
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Our school volleyball teams play other schools from Merritt.
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Ice on Tulameen River
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Watching the ice form on the surface of the river water during a cold spell is fascinating. Ripples of water instantly form into ice as it attaches itself to rocks and thick ice. Fast flowing currents separate the two sides of the river. Textures of rock, ice, flowing water, and bare tree branches can be captured as photographs.
Ice on Tulameen River
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Watching the ice form on the surface of the river water during a cold spell is fascinating. Ripples of water instantly form into ice as it attaches itself to rocks and thick ice. Fast flowing currents... more
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Music Monday
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students are divided into groups. They rotate through the different music themed activities. This occurred on a Monday afternoon.
Music Monday
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students are divided into groups. They rotate through the different music themed activities. This occurred on a Monday afternoon.
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Annual ski trips
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Every year, our classes go to Apex and ski a couple of times a year. The students are instructed on safety and the skills of skiing or snowboarding. Everyone enjoys this activity trememdously.
Annual ski trips
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Every year, our classes go to Apex and ski a couple of times a year. The students are instructed on safety and the skills of skiing or snowboarding. Everyone enjoys this activity trememdously.
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Power Point Presentation
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students make pictures of the novel, Owls in the Family, for a Power Point Presentation.
Power Point Presentation
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students make pictures of the novel, Owls in the Family, for a Power Point Presentation.
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Kindergarten Students Model Dinosaurs from Clay
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Very skilful kindergarten students model unique dinosaurs with clay.
Kindergarten Students Model Dinosaurs from Clay
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Very skilful kindergarten students model unique dinosaurs with clay.
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Grinding Spelt Flour
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: The Kindergarten students ground flour from spelt grain using a hand mill. Everyone enjoyed the experience of using the grinder. We baked cookies with the spelt flour.
Grinding Spelt Flour
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: The Kindergarten students ground flour from spelt grain using a hand mill. Everyone enjoyed the experience of using the grinder. We baked cookies with the spelt flour.
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Christmas Craft Project
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students make gourds into decorative birds as a Christmas craft project.
Christmas Craft Project
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students make gourds into decorative birds as a Christmas craft project.
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Swim Lessons
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Classes get swim lessons near the end of each school year when the pool opens.
Swim Lessons
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Classes get swim lessons near the end of each school year when the pool opens.
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Socials Project - Native villages
Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students make diarama's of native villages with plasticene.
Socials Project - Native villages
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Date: Jan 5, 2010
Entry: Students make diarama's of native villages with plasticene.
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