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Andrew’s Angels

“What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” ~ Albert Pike Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

Trouble with school for little Andrew Graves has been a constant in his life since he first started. The seven year old has difficulty reading, writing and maneuvering items like circular tables. Parents Dawne and Tim Graves have taken him to the doctor, pediatrician and to the eye doctor, time and time again. No one seemed to think that Andrew has anything wrong with him. “He takes longer than other students to do his school work and he does most of it from memory,” said Dawne. “Mom, when I try to read the words move around,” is one of the common complaints Andrew would issue to his mother. Frustrated and determined to help her son, Dawne began to research Andrew’s difficulties. She began to google every symptom that her son had. Irlen Syndrome, (www.irlen.ca) a condition formerly known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome (SSS) kept coming up on the computer screen. This syndrome is described as a “problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information.” It can cause problems with academic performance, behaviour, attention, the ability to sit still and be able to concentrate. Symptoms of the syndrome include: sensitivity to fluorescent lighting, reading and writing difficulty, poor depth-perception, slow or inefficient

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For their Christmas Tree entry, during the Christmas Light Up Princeton Sparks and Brownies won a Bowling Party. Kabrie, Mya, Liam (helper), Justeen (junior Guider), Wyette, Michaela, Hannah, Brook, Aivry, Sylvie, Taelah and Hannah Z, enjoyed a Pyjama Bowling Party on Wednesday, Dec. 18, compliments of Dan and Emily at Copperhill Lanes.

Racing Days plans to run in 2014 Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

On Tuesday, Dec. 17, thirteen people met in the conference room at the Princeton Library for the annual general meeting of the Princeton Racing Days Association. President of 2013, Karrie Crucil opened the meeting by thanking those in attendance for coming. “Thank you for supporting Princeton Racing Days,” she said, “Let’s hope that we have as good a year as we did last year.” Crucil introduced Mayor Frank Armitage, CAO Rick Zerr and Councillor Kim Maynard and thanked them for their support. Two gentlemen from the Osoyoos association; director

Pete Hormes and retired trainer Malcolm Lynn came out to Princeton for the AGM to offer their support. “Princeton has been great about helping us,” said Hormes, “We’re here to help.” The meeting was then turned over to Councillor Kim Maynard to officiate the Election of Officers. “It is my pleasure to conduct the election for you folks,” said Councillor Maynard, “You do good work and you make this community better.” Crucil had given the fate of Princeton Racing Days a great deal of thought. To date, since the last meeting, no one had come forward to take the position of president.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES: Wednesday & Thursday Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 GARDEN CLUB: Meets second Tuesday of every month, 1 PM, Seniors Branch 30. Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 ARTS COUNCIL: Meets the third Wednesday of the month. 4:30 p.m. @ the Riverside Centre. Enquiries contact Dell @ 250-295-3266 New Members Welcome! BUNCHGRASS QUILTERS Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at the Riverside Centre from 10 - 3 p.m.. Everyone Welcome! Contact Sharon 250295-4194 or Rosemary 250-295-6511 PRINCETON POTTERS GUILD, RIVERSIDE POTTERY STUDIO: Access to the potter’s wheel or hardwork, workshop opportunities, group projects. Call Sue for more info or to join. 250295-0527 PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featuring traditional music from many places. The three-day festival is free and run entirely by volunteers. The 100+ musicians and dancers also offer their talents for free. If you would like to help out with the festival, please contact Jon or Rika @ 250-295-6010 Community: INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? For people who want to learn to pray with great simplicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Jesus who loves each of us immensely, for people who are at a dead end, for people who want to get to know themselves, for people who want to make a new beginning! We can go to God together and it’s free! Call me: Fr. Harry Clarke at 250295-3541. Let us get a group going to the advantage of all. PRINCETON LIBRARY: Tuesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Wednesdays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Fridays: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: New members are encouraged to join us for an exciting new year. WELCOME WAGON! Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information regarding local, civic, community services and facilities. We also have gifts for you from local merchants and businesses. Call 1-866856-8442 HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: Meets second Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m. Hospital Board Room. For info., Call Doreen @ 250-295-1577 PRINCETON AND DISTRICT COMMUNITY SKILLS CENTRE SOCIETY: Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. HEDLEY LIBRARY HOURS: A reminder that the Library is open every Thurs. from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the OAPO Hall on Scott Ave. HEDLEY OAPO: 3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Everyone welcome to come. SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: Last Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre. Members can invite a guest. MEMBERS ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: Last Tuesday of every month at the Senior’s Centre. 10:00 am WHIST & CRIB: (Seniors Branch #30) First Saturday of each month at 1 PM. Coffee & refreshments included. Everyone welcome. VERMILION FORKS PRINCETON O.A.P.O. BRANCH #185: Regular meetings second Friday of every month at 2 p.m.. Pot luck supper every third Friday at 5:00 p.m. SEARCH AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: Meetings will be held on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for more information. LITTLE FOLKS NURSERY SCHOOL: Meetings are every third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at LFNS. 250-295-3083 ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE COUNTRY STORE: Friday’s 11 - 6 and Saturday’s 10 - 3. Table rentals available. For info. Contact Doris Driver at 250-295-3518. Lunch available.

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PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home visits. For more info. Phone 250-295-6060

HEDLEY MUSEUM: General Meeting, meets the 2nd Monday of each month. 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum

JA SCHOOL & COMMUNITY GARDEN: New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels”attend committee meetings and garden their own plots. Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or JAE School 250295-6727

THE PRINCETON RIFLE AND REVOLVER CLUB: INDOOR SHOOTING RANGE Juniors & Seniors meet at 7 p.m.. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

CINDY PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: Princeton and area, crisis intervention, emotional support, information, legal strategies and safe shelter in cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call the 24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confidential services.

VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: Group meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. OTTER VALLEY FISH & GAME: Meeting’s 3rd Thursday of each month at noon in the Club House.

MONDAY NIGHT BRIDGE: @ Riverside Centre 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge necessary. Call Gail @ 250295-0171

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY: Meets at the Chamber Basement every 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrider@ gmail.com New Members welcome!

Health PRINCETON COMMUNITY HEALTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CHAC): Meets third Tuesday of every month at 7 PM at Town Hall.

PXA MEETING: Held on the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at the Princeton Library Conference Room. New Members welcome!

PRINCETON HEALTH ACTION COMMITTEE: Regular public meetings first Wednesday of every month at 7 PM at the BPO Elks Lodge.

PRINCETON FISH & GAME: General meetings 2nd Monday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Wellness Centre. For memberships contact Joy Klassen @ 250-295-3134

CANCER SUPPORT GROUP FOR WOMEN: If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295-4050 or Del 250-295-3266

PRINCETON RACING DAYS ASSOCIATION: NEW MEMBERS REQUIRED for 2014: An AGM will be held Tuesday, Dec. 17 to choose a new Board of Executives. Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.

TOPS: (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside Wellness Centre every Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 AM Meeting 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please contact Lynda 250295-3658 or Myrna 250-295-7272 Visit www.tops.org COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Shirley Haker at 250295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca CRISIS LINE: You can call us 24 hours a day, everyday, and your call is confidential and anonymous. The crisis line is 250-493-6622. Or call collect from locations within the South Okanagan Similkameen: (250)493-6622. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Meet Friday In Tulameen at 7:30 p.m. at Library call 250-295-7005 ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m. Arbor House. Thursdays @ 7:30 p.m. Baptist Church. Old Hedley road. Contacts: Fred 250295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 NEW LADIES AL-ANON MEETING: Are you concerned about someone’s drinking? Mondays; noon - 1 p.m. @ Riverside Wellness Centre. Contact Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: Meet’s every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in Chamber Basement 7:30 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 Club Notes: FREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions. If you are of good character and want more information, please contact: The Secretary Similkameen Lodge #95 A.F.. & A.M. C/O Box 174 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0 PRINCETON LIONS CLUB: Regular dinner meetings the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of every month @ The Chamber of Commerce at 6:30 p.m. ROYAL PURPLE: Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton. ELKS: Meetings every second and fourth Sunday, 2 PM. ELKS AND ROYAL PURPLE: Joint meeting and pot luck supper every third Saturday at 5:30 PM. PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS: Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. in Riverside Theatre. Contact Derek @ 250-295-3037 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month at 1:00 PM. PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m. SIMILKAMEEN VALLEY ATV CLUB: meet 3rd Saturday of each month at 3:00 p.m. (March - August) in the Chamber Boardroom. Contact: 250-292-8348 svr.atvclub@live.ca

PRINCETON & DISTRICT FALL FAIR ASSOCIATION: Meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Princeton Library Conference Room at 6:30 p.m. PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB: Meets every Tuesday @ 12 p.m. Heartland Restaurant (dining room). For more info. Call Judy @ 250-295-0217. New members welcome! COPPERHILL LANES: YBC Bowling Saturday 10 AM. Club 55. Men’s, Ladies and Mixed bowling leagues. Call 250-295-6500 for more information. SPECIAL “O” BOARD; Meets 3rd Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 for meeting place & time.

SpotlightNEWS ANDREW’S ANGELS - from page 1 reading, poor comprehension, eye strain and more. Finding this information led Andrew’s parents to Pat Everette, who provided the screening for Andrew and then on to diagnostics in Kelowna with Bonnie Williams. In the meantime, wanting to learn as much as she could, Dawne joined a group on Facebook for Irlen Syndrome sufferers and has been posting and learning as much as she can. In comes the head of “Andrew’s Angels.” Kim Nolin happened to see a coment from Dawne in regards to Andrew’s condition and the fact that he would need specialized glasses to help him. The cost was something that the family was not exactly prepared for. Nolin then took it upon herself to speak to her friends in the Smart Start program at her child’s school. Without the Graves family knowing, a fundraiser began amongst parents involved in the program and some other individuals in the community. “The majority of the people wish to remain anonymous,” said Nolin. “There were about 10 of us and we just wanted to help.” The group of fundraisers has raised enough funds to pay for the costs of screening, diagnostics and for the glasses as well as for the review Andrew will need to complete in 6 months time. During a very short five weeks, as of this past Friday, Andrew was screened, diagnosed and has received his specialized glasses. This is unusual, as most of the time, this process takes at least six months. The day before Andrew was to go for diagnostics, a card was presented to Dawne at the Smart Start program. A group of ladies watched while Kim Nolin handed Dawne a card, saying “We hope this helps.” ‘Dawne opened the card and immediately burst into tears, said Nolin. “We told her it was for Andrew’s glasses.”

Andrew Graves, with his new glasses thanks to the people now called “Andrew’s Angels.”

“I couldn’t believe what I was seeing, (money in the envelope) said Dawne, I couldn’t stop crying!” The family has also received assistance from The Port Coquitlam Lions Club and the Princeton Lions Club. The generosity was almost overwhelming for Dawne, she and her family are truley grateful. “These people are Andrew’s Angels” said Dawne, “We can’t begin to thank them enough” as she wiped tears from her eyes. “Every time I see Kim, I start to cry,” she said with a giggle. It turns out that Dawne has the syndrome as well and will be taking the steps to get her glasses soon too. She is also arranging to get training to become an Irlen Syndrome screener so she can possibly set up a screening program for children entering school. For more information on Irlen Syndrome please visit www.irlen.ca

FIBROMYALGIA SUPPORT GROUP: For more information, please contact Jennifer @ 250-295-7438 LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: Meetings held third Tuesday of the month. 7:00 p.m. Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for more info. New members welcome! PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band Room. New musicians welcome! Youth GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: Contact: Carol Mack 250-295-7085 PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 SIMILKAMEEN (JKA) SHOTOKAN KARATE CLUB: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 PRINCETON POSSE JR. HOCKEY CLUB: 250-295-6544 PRINCETON FIGURE SKATING CLUB: Lynette Boyd: 250-295-7113 KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: Lindsay: 250-295-0759 PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY : FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 11:00- 2:00. (Pre-natal) 11:00 -12:00 Mom’s help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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Back row: vice-president June Dunte, directors Sue Gereau and Malcolm Lynn. Front: director Jennifer Bernard, president Karrie Crucil and secretary Mariah Puchalski. Missing from photo: treasurer Della Osbourne.

RACING DAYS - from page 1 There had however, been promises of assistance offered and people had come forward to fill vacant positions on the board. Not wanting to see the forty plus year old tradition fade in Princeton, Crucil decided to allow her name to stand for president if no one else came forward at the AGM. Councillor Maynard asked if anyone present would take the position, hearing none, Karrie Crucil was introduced as president for 2014. June Dunte accepted the position of vice president, Mariah Puchalski as secretary, and Della Osbourne as treasurer. Accepting the positions as directors for 2014 are: Jen Bernard, Sue Gereau and Malcolm

Lynn. Lynn plans to move from Osoyoos to Princeton in the new year. After the elections, Councillor Maynard took a moment to personally thank the board again, “Thank you all, for what you do for this community.” Many thanks were extended to Crucil for staying on and to the board of directors for taking on the future of horse racing in Princeton. Crucil smiled and exclaimed, “Those of you that promised to help—you’ll be helping!” Keep up on Racing Days news by visiting www.princetonracingdays.ca or their Facebook page - www.facebook.com/princetonracingdays.

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Kids, happy hour coming to B.C. pubs Tom Fletcher Black Press

The B.C. government has uncorked another round of liquor law reform, with children to be allowed in pubs and restaurants allowed to serve drinks without food. Premier Christy Clark announced the changes at a downtown Vancouver restaurant Tuesday, as the provincial cabinet works its way through a list of 70 recommendations from a recent public consultation on updating B.C. liquor laws. As with earlier rounds of liquor reform, Tuesday’s event was short on details and long on populist appeal. Some time next year B.C. will see the changes, and will also join all other Canadian provinces in allowing pubs to offer discounted drinks for happy hour. Permitted times and a minimum drink price are still to be determined. Children are to be allowed to accompany their parents into pubs up until an evening curfew time, also yet to be determined, but Clark said it will allow families to have lunch or dinner together at a pub. Royal Canadian Legion branches will have the same freedom to

admit under-age family members. Restaurants with “food primary” licences will still have to offer a full menu when liquor is available, Clark said, “but customers who don’t want to order food shouldn’t be forced to do so, and food primary businesses that want to fully transition away from food service after a certain hour, and operate for example as a night club, will be able to apply for a special licence to do so.” NDP critic Shane Simpson said the changes effectively erase the distinction between a licensed restaurant and a pub, and are being announced for popular effect without any research to support them. The province also intends to make its Serving it Right liquor training mandatory for all servers in B.C.’s 5,600 licensed restaurants, as well as staff at B.C. Liquor Stores and rural agency and wine stores. Licensees, managers, sales and serving staff “should also be required to recertify,” according to a government news release. Last week Clark and RichmondSteveston MLA John Yap, who led the public consultation on liquor law reform, announced that regula-

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B.C. is the only province in Canada where happy hour drink discounts are not allowed.

tions would be eased for winery tasting rooms. Farm markets will also be allowed to offer samples and sales of locally made beer, wine and spirits.

Mineral tax revenues flow to benefit Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands Steve Arstad sarstad@keremeosreview.com

The Upper and Lower Similkameen Indian Bands will receive $400,000, split equally between the two bands as initial payment of their share of provincial tax revenues collected from Copper Mountain Mine. The Economic and Community Development Agreement (ECDA)between the Upper and Lower bands and the province is one of 10 EDCAs signed since 2010. The agreements were assembled to help First Nations benefit from mining activity within their traditional territories. The ECDAs also support a BC Jobs Plan commitment to reach new nontreaty agreements with First Nations. The two Similkameen bands agreed on a 50-50 split in the revenue prior to the province issuing the revenue. “The total amount of each ECDA is divided between two or more affected bands on a case by case basis,” said Robin Platts, Communications Manager with Government Communications and Public Engagement for the Ministry of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation. “In the case of Copper Mountain, the two bands worked internally and agreed on a division of the mandate themselves.” A revenue sharing agreement, signed in March this year, will see the two bands receive a per centage of tax revenue collected by the province each year for the remaining life of the mine. Platts said First Nations identify community priorites that would use the funds, along with goals and specific outcomes aimed at enhancing and improving the social, and economic well being, as well as improving governance capacity of the band. “The agreements include annual reporting requirements regarding their progress and their evolving socio-economic goals, however, the agreements do not allow for per capita payments to be disbursed to individuals,” Platts said in an email. Lower Similkameen Indian Band Chief Keith Crow declined comment on the announcement.

Upper Similkameen Indian Band Chief Charlotte Mitchell said, “Our Smelqmix and Syilx Chiefs and councils have been petitioning the province to share the wealth of the resources in our territories for a long time (on record since the time of Sir Wilfred Laurier 1910). We see this agreement as a small step in the right direction; it will be very beneficial to our Elders and children and our future generations. Many thanks to all of our people that had a part in getting us to this day. ” This year’s share of revenues were based on production from the 2012 mine fiscal year. Annual payments will continue for the life of the mine, estimated at 17 years. The agreement also contains a comprehensive consultation process that commits the province to working with the bands for all potential future mining activity related to the ongoing operation of Copper Mountain. The mine is calculated to have a minable resource of more than two million metric tonnes of copper. More than 300 people are employed at Copper Mountain, which is located 30 kilometres southwest of Princeton.

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SpotlightOPINION Keeping the family together Guest Editorial Dennis Canfield

Wouldn’t it be great if we could somehow bottle some of the Christmas magic that helps to bring our families together during the holidays, so we could enjoy that same feeling of togetherness year round? Of course, we can’t do that; that would be too easy. But it doesn’t have to be difficult either. With that in mind, here are a few simple ideas to help the family togetherness of Christmas last throughout the year:   UNPLUG - every now and again, maybe once a week. You and your spouse and your kids - turn off your phones and TVs and log off the internet and just be with your loved ones. Have an uninterrupted meal, play a board game, clean a room together, whatever. You may have to take several deep breaths after you put your phone down; that’s okay. But it’s a sign that you really do need to unplug.   READ TO YOUR CHILDREN AT BEDTIME - even as they get older. Let them pick out the books and make sure that nothing that happened earlier in the day intrudes on your time with your child. If you had an argument with your spouse, or a bad day at work, or if your child broke something or made a mess, let it go when you sit down to read. A few years from now you won’t remember it anyway.   LISTEN TO AUDIO BOOKS WHEN YOU’RE IN THE CAR TOGETHER – Instead of everyone putting in their earbuds and listening to music or watching videos on their phones, listen to a good audio book together. You don’t have to finish it all in one car ride; it may take a few weeks of car trips to get through. No matter how anxious you are to find out how the story ends, you can’t listen to it unless you’re all listening together.   FAMILY MOVIE NIGHTS -let the kids pick out the movie (subject to parental approval), put away your cell phones, pop some popcorn, and have some fun;   FAMILY VIDEO DIARY - Get the whole family on the sofa in front of a video camera and let the tape roll while everyone talks about anything and everything. It’s especially fun to do this after holidays and vacations and family gatherings. Nothing is off limits, but there is one rule that everyone has to agree to: it’s a private video that no one outside the family will ever see.   One reason we all like the holidays so much is that it’s the time of year when we make a conscious effort to spend time with our loved ones. It’s just as fun to spend time with love ones the rest of the year too: we just have to find time to interrupt the busyness.    Dennis Canfield is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Commerce, and the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. He became interested in writing when his daughters became involved with theater. He has been married for twenty-four years, and has two daughters. He currently resides in Western Springs, IL.   Facebook: www.facebook.com/backtochristmasstory Twitter: @backtochristmas Goodreads: www. goodreads.com/back-to-christmas For more information on the book, please visit www.backtochristmas.com. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY Annual subscription: $32 locally, $49.30 elsewhere in Canada. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

Here’s the big idea of 2013

VICTORIA – One of Canada’s great entrepreneurial success I asked Premier Christy Clark if this new approach is inspired stories in recent years is WestJet, the Calgary-based airline that by private-sector profit sharing. She agreed that is the model. is expanding across the country and taking on European routes. “I think that’s a great principle for all of us to work from,” Clive Beddoe, the founding CEO of Westjet, was famous for Clark said. “Until now, the growth of public sector wages has helping the cabin crew tidy up the plane before getting off a flight. been completely insulated from changes in the private sector. And And the company is also known for its profit-sharing program, this is the first time we’ve ever been able to successfully link those with all employees referred to as “owners” who have a stake in the two things. At this point it’s still a small increment wage growth, success of the operation. but it’s a big change, and I hope we can continue to build on it.” I thought of this management approach when news emerged From an employee perspective, it is indeed modest. If real gross that the B.C. government was offering public serdomestic product increases one per cent beyond the vice unions a new kind of contract, with a five-year independent forecast used in the provincial budget, term and wage increases tied to improved economic employees get an additional half of one per cent growth. raise for that year. The surprising thing is that unions are accepting Contrast this labour relations development with the idea, even though provincial growth must exceed what’s happening on the federal scene. A classic the government’s independent economic forecast confrontation is brewing between the Harper govcouncil projections before it can take effect in a ernment and the Public Service Alliance of Canada. given year. A key dispute is over sick days, which the govTOM FLETCHER The generally non-militant Health Sciences ernment estimates are averaging 18 a year. PSAC Association was the first to recommend acceptance currently has 15 “bankable” sick days a year, which of a five-year agreement with only 5.5 per cent raises the union president refers to as a “negotiated right.” guaranteed. Then they were joined by negotiators It takes me back to my first union job, where I for 51,000 health and social services employees, repwas warned never to take just one sick day. We negoresented by the B.C. Government Employees’ Union and other tiated for two at a time, so always take two, the union rep told me. unions that have long been adversaries of the B.C. Liberals. Implicit in this is the mindset that employees should give as little John Fryer, negotiator for the BCGEU going back to the epic and take as much as possible. battles with Social Credit governments and now a professor at Looking through my files each December for the B.C. story of University of Victoria, wasn’t impressed when he heard the news. the year, I consider what is likely to matter five or 10 years from “These deals reflect what happens when public sector unions now. back the losing party in a provincial election,” he said. “Union This partnership approach to building the provincial economy bargaining power takes a trip down the pooper.” is my pick for 2013. I think there’s more than that going on. Perhaps today’s union leadership is beginning to accept that its wage, benefit and pension Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black arrangements look pretty good compared to the harsh reality of Press. Twitter: @tomfletcherbc Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca private businesses competing in a global economy.

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Similkameen Spotlight December 25, 2013

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Appreciation for Weyerhaeuser Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA) president Paul Bedard (left) and vice president Dan Kastor (right) both employees of Weyerhaeuser present Jeff Larsen, manager of Princeton Weyerhaeuser with a plaque as a token of appreciation from the PXA and all user groups. Weyerhaeuser in Princeton has been a long time and very much appreciated supporter of the PXA and its user groups: Racing Days, Fall Fair and Rodeo. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Since 1977 Princeton Weyerhaeuser has been a sponsor and avid supporter of events held at the Princeton Exhibition grounds. President Paul Bedard, spoke about Weyerhaeuser and its support of the PXA. Providing sponsorship of events, assisting with loader time, ensuring the safety of children in activity areas, as well as the animals in their areas by providing shavings, providing lumber for repairs... the list goes on.

On Dec. 19, Bedard and Kastor, on behalf of the PXA and user groups, presented a plaque to manager Jeff Larsen, as a small token of appreciation. “With your support, our future is growing,” is an excerpt from the plaque presented. “We are pleased to support the community,” said Larsen, and I am pleased that our employees work so hard to support the community.” He shook both Bedard and Kastors hands and said, “We will display this plaque with pride.”

Another win for the Posse! Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

The Wednesday afternoon game at the Princeton Arena with the Princeton Posse vs the Osoyoos Coyotes was watched by a full house. Fans as well as students from the Vermilion Forks and John Allison Schools filled the arena and watched the Posse take the Coyotes 5 - 0 during Elementary School day, on Dec. 18.

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Vermilion Forks Choir flash mobs Princeton On Tuesday, Dec. 17 the Vermilion Forks Choir descended on the community, popping up to sing their hearts out in businesses and seniors’ homes. Valley First, Cooper’s Foods, Vermilion Court and Ridgewood Lodge were stops along their way. Shambree Reichert, Danika Sulentich, Jessica Parker, Mylee Coyne, Shayla Gullason, Victoria McElroy, Dacoda MacMillan, Brad Sutton, Dakota Adam, Eliza Palmar, Payton Cranston, Cheyanne Dovauo and Claudia Hamilton along with teachers Ms. Campana and Ms. Vegara entertained residents providing a little Christmas cheer for a few hours on Tuesday. After the performance at Cooper’s Foods, the choir and their teachers went off to have a lunch and most likely a small nap. Lisa Carleton/Spotlight

Top: The Vermilion Forks Choir poses for photo in front of the Cooper’s Foods Christmas Tree. Lower Left: The staff of Valley First Financial and Insurance are treated to a couple Christmas songs performed by the Vermilion Forks School Choir.

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Susan and Lukas Jakubec win the most creative Christmas Tree with their tree made of recycled items left over during their home renovation. Joanne Esselink wins peoples favourite with her tree created from bits collected all over Princeton. Joanne gathered a root from Mrs Edith Currie’s property, Baby’s Breath from the airport and leaves from the cenotaph. The tree is decorated with small imitation birds. Receiving honourable mention are the Crimson Tine Players and Joanne again, with her antique kitchen utensil tree. The winners received Christmas Cash to be spent locally.

Hayes Creek community food drive Left to right: Suzie and Peter Griezer, Katherine and Cliff Glover, Stan and Gail Quinton and Herrman Zorn are pictured with Allan Kovaltsenko, president of Princeton Crisis Assistance Society. Chief Rob Miller Hayes Creek Fire/Rescue

Hello from Hayes Creek Firefighters / Medical first Responders out here at Osprey Lake. We held a community food drive in the first week of December, but decided to hold off on presenting it to the food bank until the Princeton first responders completed theirs. Their effort was larger in scope and they accomplished over expectations and did an amazing job for their community! The Osprey area donated non-perishable food items, toys and cash and then delivered to the Princeton food bank Dec. 19, with one of the three Hayes Creek fire trucks. As the food bank gets a lot of their support at Christmas the Hayes Creek members have decided to make the Princeton food bank their charity of choice, all year long!

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Baptist Church holds “Christmas County Spelling Bee” Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com

The Baptist Church Choir led by Mrs. Laurie Thomas performed “A Christmas County Spelling Bee” on Saturday, Dec. 14. Choir members portrayed a group of children in a Spelling Bee contest each vying for a character in the Nativity to be played at the county Town Hall. The most coveted positions to play of course, were that of Mary and Joseph. Mary ends up being played by Amanda, who as you can see below suffers from an occasional attack of “the deer in headlights” syndrome when asked to spell a word. She makes it through of course and lands one of the starring roles. Ferris Whieler...not to be mistaken with Wheeler, lands the role

of Joeseph thanks to an unbreakable tie. Miss Beatrice Bee Beesley alongside her now Shepherd friend, fumbles her word and ends up taking on the role of an angel. (see her dismay in photo below) The star athlete, of course has his own little cheering squad, but does not get his word quite right and ends up being a wiseman. The kids gave a fantastic performance both musically and with their acting skills. Thanks were extended to Mrs. Van Genne for her costume designs and to Mrs Thomas for her dedication to her Choir. After the show the children each received a goodie bag and along with their audience were treated to refreshments.

Naturalists brave cold to snowshoe at China Ridge Janis Wright Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists

It might sound unappealing to be outdoors in -20 degree weather, but our Vermilion Forks Field Naturalists’ trek at China Ridge on Saturday, Dec. 7 was truly exhilarating! John Henry and Mary Masiel led seven of us, all well bundled, through the woods for close to 2 hours, and we gloried in the clear, blue sky and the snow sparkling under the rays of the sun, as we crunched along the snowshoe trails. John pointed out animal tracks along the way, while Amanda identified some of the birds we heard twittering in the trees. Prints of deer, mice, lynx and rabbit were prevalent, while crossbills and chickadees cheerily announced their presence. We stopped at a shelter higher on the ridge, and eventually made our way back to the longhouse, where we basked in the warmth of the woodstove fire, enjoying our lunches and hot drinks.

We look forward to several more snowshoe outings over the next couple of months! VFFN members will be participating in the Christmas Bird Count on Saturday, Jan. 4 in the Princeton area, and are looking for volunteers from the community to help as well. The CBC is an international tally that has been in effect in North America since 1900. Expertise in birding is not a requirement, as novices are teamed with knowledgeable birders, and are needed for spotting and counting. This annual event is always an educational, entertaining activity which begins at Billy’s at 8 am and ends with dinner and a summary of each team’s success. Counts from those with backyard feeders are welcome also. Please contact Madelon Schouten at 295-7078 for more information and to confirm involvement. Our next meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. at Riverside Centre. Doug Rebagliati will provide a presentation on his trip to India last year, so do join us for an interesting evening!

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Royal Canadian Legion News - George Pearkes Branch #56 - Princeton, B.C. Giving in our community

FROM THE PRESIDENT

Well, here we are again reporting to you the members of the Legion and to the general public who do read The Bugler to see what is going on at our branch. December has been a very busy month at the Legion because of all the parties that we have had. We were hosts to the Mine, Weyerhaeuser, The Hospital Auxiliary and to the Chamber of Commerce. The feedback that we did receive was very positive and mostly about the food they had at the parties. Again, I would like to extend my thanks to all the men and women of the kitchen crew that made it possible for these organizations to enjoy a very good meal. Thank you also, to the lounge staff for looking after our guests after the meal. I would also like to thank Ian Elko for the amazing music he provided for our guests to dance the night away. In closing, I would like to wish all our members and the public of Legion Branch #56 president Jim Turner and Wayne Terepocki present Allan Kovaltsenko, president of Princeton Crisis Assistance Society with a Princeton a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please have a safe holiday and drive safe if you have to travel to a destina- $1000 cheque to assist with this year’s Christmas Hamper Fund Campaign. tion outside of Princeton during this time.

Wednesday Night Poker Returns Jan. 15th Dinner at 6:00 p.m. Cards at 7:00 p.m.

NEW YEARS DANCE DEC 31 $10 COVER *MUSIC provided by IAN!

~ Jim Turner

WAYS AND MEANS I want to thank every one for their support during the year and hope to see you all again, next year. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all, best wishes. ~ Jean Bowles

FRIDAY NIGHT JAM SESSIONS AT THE LEGION Do you play....Do you sing..... Do you just want to get out and dance?

Jam Sessions are held in the Legion Lounge from 7 to 10 p.m., every Friday night! Open to the public! You do not have to be a member to join in on this great form of entertainment! Come out for some fun!

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Monday

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Tuesday

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L.A. Meeting 7pm

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Drop in Partners GENERAL MEETING Crib - 12:30pm at 1:00 p.m.

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Drop in Partners Crib - 12:30pm

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FREE Bingo - 2:30 Dinner 6 pm Texas Hold’em Poker 7 pm

Drop in Singles Crib - 12:30pm Line Dancing - 7pm

4 Meat Draw - 2:30

JAM SESSION 7 to 10 p.m.

Drop in Singles Crib - 12:30pm LOUNGE CLOSES Line Dancing - 7pm 5:00 p.m.

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24 JAM SESSION 7 to 10 p.m.

25 Meat Draw - 2:30

31 JAM SESSION 7 to 10 p.m.

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LEGION NOTES: On January 10, 2014 there will be a POT LUCK dinner for all Legion members. The Awards Ceremony and Installation of the 2014 Executive will take place after dinner. Cocktails at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6 p.m. The POT LUCK dinner is held so that the Ladies Auxiliary and the volunteers who work the Legion dinners and special events can have a night off. After clean up, everyone is welcome to meet in the Lounge and enjoy the Jam Session. The CRIB ZONE Tournament will be held in the Princeton Legion Hall on February 9. The BETTY PRESTON MEMORIAL Doubles Tournament will be held on February 16. 2014 Executive for George Pearkes Branch #56 Princeton Legion At the Installation of new members meeting, Nov. 24, 19 new members were welcomed. Rick Lundin, Zone Commander remarked that in all his years he, “Had never seen so many new members initiated at one time!.” Congratulations to all and many thanks to Sharon Paterson, membership, for a job well done! President: Comrade Jim Turner 1st vice: Comrade Bob Paterson 2nd vice: Comrade Jean Bowles Executive Members: Comrade Chuck Whitlock Comrade Jerry Rodgers Comrade Bernadette Keheller Comrade Wayne Cummings Comrade Cliff Glover Zone Reps: Comrade Jim Turner and Comrade Cliff Glover Alternates: Comrade Kathryn Glover and Comrade Wayne Terepocki As of the December 15 General Meeting, five new members joined our Legion.

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Thumbs Up/Down Thumbs up to Old Man Winter, thanks for the snow! Looks like weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have a white Christmas after all! Princeton Pentecostal Church (The Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada)

Thumbs up to all the volunteers who are helping to make sure that Christmas is a little brighter for those that need a bit of help this year!

165 Vermilion Avenue Beside the Museum, invites you to join with us in Sunday Worship 10:15 Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday Safari 10:30 am Morning Worship Pastor Joe Martinsen 250-295-7951

St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church Also serving the Anglican Community

Office: 250-295-7714

Name: Cedric Welsh Likes: Would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

WorshiP - 10:00 am

If you have a thumbs up/down or want to be our Smile of the Week, give us a call at 250-295-3535 or drop by the Spotlight at 282 Bridge Street.

Communion: 3rd Sunday of the month

office hours

Tues and Thurs: 9:30 am - noon

190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Baptist Church of Princeton

Across from Arena - Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am Prayer Meetings on Wednesday at 7:00 pm

250-295-7752

Living Water

Community Church Invites You to

38 Kenley Avenue 10:30 Morning Worship

Pastor George Donovan Tel: 250-295-7733 CELL:250-293-6447

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Huffy’s Auto Repair 4 LICENSED MEChaNICS

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all mechanics take ongoing training & updating. We have the Best Diagnostic equipment availaBle •A/C Work •Transmissions • Specialize in Computers & Computerized Fuel Injection now offering: •Flat Repairs •New Tire Sales •Wheel Balancing Can inspect motorcycles to greyhounD Buses

222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255

Ph: 250-295-6458

BEDDING & PELLET

Brian Coyne le y t S OldBedding & Pellet Owner

Sales & Delivery

331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

ROOFING SUPPLIES Fletcher Building Supplies ROOFING SUPPLIES SHINGLES METAL ONDURA...

222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255

FEED SUPPLY STORE Fletcher Building Supplies

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222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255

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Hope Auto Body Ltd.

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Heather Dobbs

Licensed Property Manager 240 Bridge Street PO Box 499 Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

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Madysen Salway Licensed Hair Stylist Gift cards are an easy Christmas gift or stocking stuffer! Don’t forget to book your holiday cut and color! 224 Bridge Street, Princeton BC 250-295-2552 ~ Walk In’s Welcome

PET FOOD SUPPLIES Fletcher Building Supplies

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Marg & Ed Reichert

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Mahindra Tractors

Farm & Industrial Equipment George Edge

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ROOFING SPECIALISTS ALL PURPOSE ROOFING • Let me keep you dry /Reasonable rates • Any type of re-roofing & repairs • Serving the area for over 20 years • Over 60 years experience/NO Subcontracting

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222 Burton Ave., Princeton 250-295-6938 or 250-295-0255

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The experience that became the turning point during our journey After several minutes of snail-like progress, a buzz of apprehension ran through Our short visit to Phnom Penh was full. We visited the Ng’s church and their school the bus. Upon translation, we learned that all ferries were in use but not able to keep for the little children of the nearby slums. In the afternoon and evening we were taxied up with the endless stream of traffic. Several barges towed by tugboats were being about the city in a Mercedes van at a cost of $35 American, inclusive of gas and driver. pressed into service as an alternative. We approached the boarding ramp but the whiteWe marveled at the bony backed cows that roamed along the roadside. We admired knuckled driver was skeptical. There was a discrepancy of nearly a foot between the the practicality of homes that were open to the breezes and offered some privacy and height of land and the height of the barge. Almost in unison, everyone on the bus took much shade. However, whether we were visiting the suburbs or the downtown, the in a huge gulp of air, either in stark fear or as an attempt to provide buoyancy to our poverty was shocking. vehicle and bring the two edges together. For the second time that week, I decided it The next morning, the five of us boarded a purple turboprop to fly the very short was a good day to die and settled down to deep and fervent prayer for a safe crossing, hop to Siem Reap. No more bus transportation for this gang! We were very excited to God willing. explore Angkor Wat, cornerstone of Cambodia’s tourist attractions. Joseph had visited MERRILYN HUYCKE After a few issues with fear of swamping by other boats, we arrived intact on the the attraction several times so he offered to be our guide. We were checked into the other side. We traveled through the flat, red-earth countryside toward Phnom Penh Riviera Angkor Hotel by noon, having received the same hospitality offered at the for a few more hours, enjoying the euphoria that comes after an imagined near-death Julianna. After supper at a good restaurant, we strolled back towards our hotel. We experience. Of course, eventually it occurred to me that Cambodians live such advenrounded a corner and there, stretched out on the sidewalk was a woman who held a tures almost daily. youth in her arms, his body contorted with spasms. One of her hands was raised to us A nation that has endured such unspeakable atrocities as they have, don’t even blink at triviali- in silent supplication. I remember a jumble of irrational thoughts. I saw an image of Michelangelo’s ties. They are an infinitely patient people, grateful to be alive. They look to the future and a life of La Pieta, I heard a warning coming from somewhere in my head, “Don’t give to beggars!” I was hope for their children. repulsed by the horror of what I saw. I’m so ashamed to say that I passed her by in utter confusion In Phnom Penh, Joseph and Lisa Ng, missionary friends of Maestro Simon, met us at the bus and helplessness. However, Joseph knew what to do. He bent down and spoke to her with kindness station and dropped us off at the Hotel Julianna where we were greeted by staff with cool glasses of and gave her enough for a meal for her and her son. I will never forget them. That experience became fresh fruit juice. Never was hospitality so gratefully received! We arranged to meet for breakfast the the turning point for me as we continued on our journey. next morning and spent the rest of the evening relaxing. Sleep came easily that night, I’ll tell you! Next week, heat stroke and Angkor Wat. ~ Merry Christmas to everyone! ~

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Mahindra Tractors

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Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

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250-295-0118

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le y t S d Ol Posts

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331 Old Hedley Road PO Box 948 Princeton, B.C. V0X 1W0

Ph: 250-295-0606 Fax: 250-295-6588

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WE ACCEPT ALL POP, JUICE, WATER, MILK, LIQUOR AND BEER CONTAINERS WE ALSO RECYCLE HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY LIGHT BULBS! CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS

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516 7th Ave. P.O. Box 128, Keremeos, BC V0X 1N0 Tel: 250-499-2561 Cell: 604-649-9908 Email: numnongkhai@hotmail.com Website: www.benjathairestaurant.com

Septic Cleaning Outhouse Rentals & Sales Mark Riegling

Owner /Operator

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St. Peters Parish would like to thank all the donors who contributed to our Parish Christmas Dinner, played music, cooked, cleaned and served. Lordco, Lynch Bus Lines, Village Kitchen, Source, Princeton Sports, Home Hardware, Shopper Drug Mart, A&W, Dr. Dan, Jeannette Gerard, Joe for the Turkey, Father Clark for a Turkey, Fern for the Ham and all those who contributed to our pot-luck dinner, & the Knights of Columbus. It was a great success. Thank You. K. Of C. Sir Knight Edward Gaudreau Thank you Bernadett & Legion Auxiliary Ladies for our Great meal again this year. Also thanks to Jim Turner for his help. See you next year. From the Hospital Auxiliary.

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Dear Santa, try and save some cookies for the elves... We thank you for your valued business, and wish you and your loved ones a bounty of glad tidings this holiday season. The Winking Pedlar will be closed December 25 to January 15, 2014. Winner of our Mystery Gift was Denise Hamilton!

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Dressing up your table hosting a formal event. A cloth has the advantage of covering the entire surface of the table, protecting it from any spills, which are inevitable during dinner parties. Using a padded tablecloth underlay ensures extra protection and keeps the tablecloth in place. A tablecloth should never reach the floor, as people might trip over it or set a chair leg on it. It should fall at least 20 cm down each side of the table. It is also important to choose a cloth of the same shape as the table (round, oval, square, or rectangular). Forget about floral patterns if you want to create an elegant look. Choose a plain colour or an understated pattern instead. White and cream are the classic choices, but if your dishes are in the same tones, show them off to advantage with a golden brown or silvery grey toned tablecloth. One thing goes without saying: the tablecloth should be of good quality, made of fine cotton or linen. As for table napkins, they should be both esthetic and practical. Ensure they are soft to the touch and big enough to stay put on your guests’ laps. Your table should look as beautiful as you!

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At this time of year festive gatherings with friends and family give us ample opportunity to drink to the health of the evening’s hosts, to celebrate old friends, or simply to say goodbye to one year and welcome in the next. Certain customs go along with this ritual. To make a formal toast, be sure you have something to say and say it in as few words as possible — no one wants a repeat of that interminable toast Uncle Bill made last year. But we don’t really need a specific reason to raise our glasses; an informal toast can be offered simply to launch the evening’s first round of cocktails or wine. Make sure everyone has been served a drink before proposing a toast, and make eye contact when you tap glasses. Keep in mind that toasting

is not done the same way all around the world. If you’re travelling, make sure that you are informed about the appropriate time to offer a toast. A SHORT HISTORY OF TOASTING Toasting dates back to the Middle Ages when poisoning the enemy was par for the course. Banging overflowing glasses to gether allowed the two drinks to be mixed and served as a declaration of peace and conviviality. Looking over the drink and straight into the eyes of adversaries helped to assess their reaction and judge their true intentions. Let’s hope that this Christmas brings friendlier terms to your toasting! On that note, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and cheers to one and all. Cheers! (English) Egészségére! (Hungarian) Kanpai! (Japanese) Nazdrowie! (Polish) Prost! (German) Salud! (Spanish) Salute! (Italian) Santé! (French) Saude! (Portuguese) Skâl! (Swedish)

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Christmas is the perfect time of year for spoiling ourselves and getting dressed up to the nines. So how about giving the same royal treatment to an often neglected element of the dining room — after all, what could be more welcoming than a beautifully dressed table? First of all, a tablecloth is always prefe rable to placemats if you’re

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Dear Santa, I want the crazy elf to come... Could you please bring me one? Holly and Mistletoe are symbols of Christmas â&#x20AC;&#x153;Oh, by gosh, by golly itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time for mistletoe and holly. Tasty pheasants, Christmas presents, countrysides covered in snow.â&#x20AC;? As exemplified by this holiday hit by Henry Sanicola, Frank Sinatra and Dok Stanford, holly and mistletoe are an integral part of holiday imagery and tradition. Holly is used to adorn a home in green and red finery alongside evergreen boughs and wreaths. In addition, it has become customary to hang a bouquet of mistletoe under which people are encouraged to share a holiday kiss. While these elements of celebrations are now incorporated into many of the secular and religious components of Christmas, they have very different origins.

Holly Holly has been used since the days of the early Pagans as a decoration for midwinter festivities, when it was brought into homes to keep evil spirits away. The ancient Romans also believed that holly prickles drove away evil spirits, and it held a place of honor at December festivals dedicated to the god Saturn. To avoid persecution during the Roman pagan Saturnalia festival, early Christians would participate in the tradition of hanging evilrepelling holly on their homes to appear like the masses. Eventually as the number of Christians grew, the tradition became less of a pagan one and more associated with Christians and Christmas. Some people have inferred that holly and its prickly edges is symbolic of the crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion, with the red berries representing blood. Mistletoe Mistletoe was once held sacred by the Norse, Celtic Druids and North American Indians. It is actually a parasitic plant that grows on a wide range of host trees. Heavy infestation can dwarf the growth and kill these trees. In cultures across pre-Christian Europe, mistletoe was seen as a representation of divine male essence (and thus romance, fertility and vitality). The plant also was thought to be a symbol of peace, and anyone standing below it should receive tokens of affection. When enemies met beneath mistletoe, they had to lay down their weapons and observe a truce until the next day. This is how the tradition of kissing under the mistletoe likely began, and why a ball of mistletoe is now hung in homes during Christmas, a season of peace and affection. Homeowners who hang mistletoe and holly around their homes during the holiday season should be mindful of pets and youngsters around the plants. Mistletoe and holly are considered to be moderately to severely toxic, and ingesting the leaves could be dangerous. Therefore, keep these plants away from curious hands. Mistletoe is commonly hung up high, which should make it less problematic, but holly should be hung high as well. Now largely associated with Christmas celebrations, holly and mistletoe were once part of pagan rituals and ancient superstitions.

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Although poinsettias are most often associated with the holiday season, they are actually tropical plants. In spite of their origins, poinsettias can thrive during the holiday season and even last long after the holidays have come and gone. Poinsettias are native to Mexico and Central America. Aztecs called the plant cuetlaxochitl. The flowering plant was first introduced to the United States by Joel Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, and was subsequently renamed the poinsettia. The flowers of the poinsettia are actually the yellow blooms at the middle of the bright red or white bracts that form on the plant. Perhaps due to the bright red of the bracts, the plant quickly became a popular Christmas plant. It’s important to note that poinsettias grow in a warm climate and therefore must be kept in tropical conditions to ensure the plant’s health. Furthermore, poinsettias bloom in response to shortening daylight hours. That means they will need ample darkness each night in order to simulate the dark nights of short, winter days. To achieve this, you may need to put the plant into a dark closet for 12 to 14 hours each night. During the day, the plant should be in a sunny window where it will have access to bright light. The more light the better. Keep the soil evenly moist. Misting the plant will help it to retain some humidity. Also, fill the overflow saucer

on your flower pot with gravel to allow water seeping through the pot to evaporate from the gravel. Hot temperatures indoors combined with high humidity will help the plant to thrive. Even one day without adequate moisture can cause the leaves to drop. Furthermore, decreasing temperatures can cause leaves to fall off. The goal is to keep the indoor temperature consistent. While many poinsettia plants are discarded after the holiday season, these plants can actually be cut back and saved for next season.

Trimming back any remaining leaves and continuing to care for the plant by keeping it moist can help. To force the blooms next season, start reducing the plant’s exposure to sunlight in midSeptember to October. Again, this will mean removing the plant to an area that is shrouded in complete darkness. Even streetlights or indoor lighting can affect blooming. If the plant does not begin to turn color before the holiday season, you may need to purchase a new plant and try again next year.

Potted Christmas trees produce holiday cheer all year long Christmas trees are the quintessential decoration of the holiday season, often erected in front windows gleaming with decorations, trinkets and lights. Much thought goes into selecting a tree and turning it into the centerpiece of a celebration. Holiday celebrants with no personal preference may struggle with the decision to buy an artificial or real tree. Those who opt for a real tree may think their only options are the cut trees available at local tree lots. But those interested in a tree that will last far beyond the holiday season can select a potted Christmas tree, all the while adding an ecoconscious element to their holiday celebrations. Selecting a live tree is an environmentally sound choice. Trees that have their roots intact can be transplanted outdoors after Christmas. This reduces the waste associated with tree disposal and provides various benefits to the environment, as the trees act as a natural air filter while providing shade and wind barriers. An evergreen tree, which remains lush and green all year long, is also an ideal habitat for backyard creatures. Trees help control excessive moisture issues in the soil by drawing up water for survival, and can help prevent erosion of soil in more arid climates. Caring for a potted tree takes a bit more effort than a standard cut tree. There are a few steps that need to be taken to ensure its post-Christmas survival. You can purchase the tree several weeks in advance of the holidays, provided you water the tree frequently and keep it outdoors in the cool weather in the weeks leading up to the holiday. Select a tree variety that is hardy to the specific zone in which you live and will acclimate to the climate and soil conditions. A local nursery should be

able to guide you to the right evergreen. Because you intend to plant this tree after the holidays, it is a good idea to choose the location where the tree will eventually grow and dig the hole as early as possible before the ground freezes and becomes difficult to excavate. Consider digging the hole in the autumn and then filling it with leaves or a tarp until the time comes to plant the tree. Roughly two weeks before Christmas, you will need to transition the tree for indoor use. Neglecting this step may result in shock to the tree, which can cause it to wilt or die. Place the tree inside of a garage or a shed where it is generally warmer than outside but not yet room temperature. After this two-week period, move the tree inside where it will have a place of honor for festivities. Do not leave the tree inside the house for more than 10 days. It will need to be moved back into the garage and then outside before planting. Many evergreens are durable, and the majority of the decorations you use on the tree should not harm it. But be careful not to tug or break branches. Use small lights that do not generate much heat; otherwise, you risk damaging the boughs with burns. When the tree is indoors, it’s also essential to keep it in an area that gets filtered sunlight and is away from heating vents that may dry it out. A spot in front of the front window may be the best location. Potted Christmas trees make an eco-friendly addition to holiday traditions. They can be planted year after year, adding some aesthetic appeal to the backyard while benefitting the environment.

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It burst into a flame, and where its light fell upon the wall it became as transparent as a veil, and she could see into the room. The table was covered with a snowy white table-cloth, on which stood a splendid dinner service, and a steaming roast goose, stuffed with apples and dried plums. And what was still more wonderful, the goose jumped down from the dish and waddled across the floor, with a knife and fork in its breast, to the little girl. Then the match went out, and there remained nothing but the thick, damp, cold wall before her. She lighted another match, and then she found herself sitting under a beautiful Christmas-tree. It was larger and more beautifully decorated than the one which she had seen through the glass door at the rich merchant’s. Thousands of tapers were burning upon the green branches, and coloured pictures, like those she had seen in the showwindows, looked down upon it all. The little one stretched out her hand towards them, and the match went out. The Christmas lights rose higher and higher, till they looked to her like the stars in the sky. Then she saw a star fall, leaving behind it a bright streak of fire. “Someone is dying,” thought the little girl, for her old grandmother, the only one who had ever loved her, and who was now dead, had told her that when a star falls, a soul was going up to God. She again rubbed a match on the wall, and the light shone round her; in the brightness stood her old grandmother, clear and shining, yet mild and loving in her appearance. “Grandmother,” cried the little one, “O take me with you; I know you will go away when the match burns out; you will vanish like the warm stove, the roast goose, and the large, glorious Christmas-tree.” And she made haste to light the whole bundle of matches, for she wished to keep her grandmother there. And the matches glowed with a light that was brighter than the noon-day, and her grandmother had never appeared so large or so beautiful. She took the little girl in her arms, and they both flew upwards in brightness and joy far above the earth, where there was neither cold nor hunger nor pain, for they were with God. In the dawn of morning there lay the poor little one, with pale cheeks and smiling mouth, leaning against the wall; she had been frozen to death on the last evening of the year; and the New-year’s sun rose and shone upon a little corpse! The child still sat, in the stiffness of death, holding the matches in her hand, one bundle of which was burnt. “She tried to warm herself,” said some. No one imagined what beautiful things she had seen, nor into what glory she had entered with her grandmother, on New-year’s day.

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A Heartfelt “Thank You” To all of our community members for their wonderful support through out the year. Once again our Safe Home program was supported by Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Tree of Life” fund-raiser, Shopper’s also held a bake sale and cookbook sale. The bake and cookbook sales were very successful due to the participation of our community members. A special Thank You for the personal donations made throughout the year to help support our Princeton Family Place Drop In Program.

We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & Prosperous New Year Princeton Family Services Society

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Festival of Lights Winners for 2013 Business

Residential

Rural

1st - Countryside Inn

1st - McCutchen Family

1st - Ellen & Frank MacDonald

2nd - Crisis Assistance

2nd - Robillard Family

2nd - Wayne & Chris Ross

3rd - Everything Pets

3rd - Connie Shopshire

3rd - M & J Woodford

Stan G. Turner Law Corp. e’re helping Santa by Santa out out by filling our filling our customer’s customers’ stockings with stockings with warm thoughts thoughts warm and high high hopes and hopes for aa happy happy for holiday for holiday for all! all!

Tidings of Comfort & Joy To our many best friends everywhere, go our very best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a memorable New Year.

We loved every minute of serving you ~ thanks!

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Wish Everyone A Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year “Our hearts are singing for joy to all of you.”

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Twas the night before Christmas ~ Henry Livingston 1808 ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there; The children were nestled all snug in their beds,while visions of sugar-plums danced in their heads; And mamma in her ‘kerchief, and I in my cap, had just settled down for a long winter’s nap, When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash, tore open the shutters and threw up the sash. The moon on the breast of the new-fallen snow Gave the lustre of mid-day to objects below, When, what to my wondering eyes should appear, but a miniature sleigh, and eight tiny reindeer, with a little old driver, so lively and quick, I knew in a moment it must be St. Nick. More rapid than eagles his coursers they came, and he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name; “Now! Dasher, now! Dancer, now! Prancer, and Vixen! On! Comet, on! Cupid, on! Donner and Blitzen! To the top of the porch! to the top of the wall! Now dash away! dash away! dash away all!” As dry leaves that before the wild hurricane fly, when they meet with an obstacle, mount to the sky, so up to the house-top the coursers they flew, With the sleigh full of toys, and St. Nicholas

too. And then, in a twinkling, I heard on the roof the prancing and pawing of each little hoof. As I drew in my hand, and was turning around, down the chimney St. Nicholas came with a bound. He was dressed all in fur, from his head to his foot—and his clothes were all tarnished with ashes and soot; A bundle of toys he had flung on his back, and he looked like a peddler just opening his pack. His eyes -- how they twinkled! his dimples how merry! His cheeks were like roses, his nose like a cherry! His droll little mouth was drawn up like a bow, And the beard of his chin was as white as the snow; The stump of a pipe he held tight in his teeth, and the smoke it encircled his head like a wreath; He had a broad face and a little round belly, that shook, when he laughed like a bowlful of jelly. He was chubby and plump, a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself; A wink of his eye and a twist of his head, soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread; He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work nd filled all the stockings; then turned with a jerk. And laying his finger aside of his nose—and giving a nod, up the chimney he rose; He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle and away they all flew like the down of a thistle. But I heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight, “Happy Christmas to all, and to all a goodnight!”

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May you enjoy the warmth of hearth and home as well as the love of family during this special season.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Mayor Frank & Darnella Armitage

We at Beecroft Fuels extend our heartfelt thanks to the community for welcoming us with such enthusiasm. We are overwhelmed by the support and patronage and look forward to many years of service in the town of Princeton.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Here’s your chance to see the displays that everyone is talking about! CHRISTMAS LIGHT - UP MAP KEY

1. #111 Vermilion Ave. 2. 301 Hwy #3 East 3. Plaza Mall - Tapton Ave. 4. 474 Auburn 5. 107 Edgewood Drive 6. 262 Angela Ave. 7. 270 Angela Ave.

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Dear Santa, I don’t know if I can give you cookies... “I have bin very good!”

And wishing you all of the gentle joys of an oldfashioned Christmas.

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Dec 3rd 2013 Dear Santa How is Rudolph with his nose and how are the elves? and do you have pets. how is the weather there. I wish my sistr will ges a brbe. I wish I will get a moldt a chole much r chuc. yoi frend Andrew

Dear Santa, how do your raindeer fly? are your rain beer doing I donte now if I can give you cookies. I have bin very good does mrs Claus help your elves? I wish I cood give my sister a bar bee dall I can give you millk turkey carits for your rain deer. for christmas I wood like a Lego Hobbit set

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Alannah Boisse Sales Associate RE/MAX Country 240 Bridge Street, Princeton 250-295-2306

Lynch Bus Lines Would like to Wish All of You a

Merry Christmas & All the Best in The New Year

May all good things await you and yours in this wonderful season of fun, memories and magic. We hope all of your fondest wishes for happiness and success are granted during the holidays and beyond.

Dec. 3rd 2013 Dear Santa how is The reindeers and Mes clous and The elves going too. I had a relle ruf time with my sistr but we stopt aftr a little wiull. I will try too make it beter. I wish for sume wone too have a grate. christmas and sum wone have peace and I relle hope you have a saf trep Bake. all That I onle wont is my famole. Love From Byron

dear santa I Like to play with my toys I Wish I Kod get a toy thet is calld dixsy And I got a name fora Ber dixsy Like dixsy And it is a she And I LiKe The name dixsy I wat a stufy cone con And I named it flash And I LiKe The name flash And the name flash is cind of good Love Denise

Dear Santa, how are you dooing? and i hop you are not sike on Christmas day i hop you giv a id present to othr and how are your reindeer dooing and how is mis claus dooing and your Dog dooing name PupyPos and the elves dooing and Santa cen you give Nic a othr Penr and I bet he will Love it I wish for a spinr and I wish for tos othr thet dont have hons. frum Cooper

Dec 3rd 2013 Dear Santa Thank you for the wood truck that you gave me last year. I hope you are redey for christmas. Say hi to Rudolph for me. I wish for lego for my brother. For christmas I wont the wood rocket ship Love Elijah

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December 3ed, 2013 Dear Santa how are you doing? What do you want for Chismas? Are the reindeer still okay? Are the elves tired yet? And Mrs. claus how is she? Am I on the nice list or noghty list? I still have more for you too. Thank you for last years presents. I loved them. I am so so so sorry for all the meen things I did.over the past year thees are the nice stuff that I did so… I helpt Halli when she got hert, I made the bedroom look nice, I made my grandma a b. day card, I got Halli a ice pack fell down, I will leef you cookies and milk. I wish that the fostercar kids get moms as soon as posibell my other wish is that all of the peaple with no food or water get some. Can you do a faver for me can you check if every one with no homes are safe on chismas. I dont wont them to be sad. ow ya my wish is a black ipod touch YOUR FIREND AZLYN

Dec. 3rd 2013 Dear Santa, That elf you sent down from the North Pol he is rilly rilly funy! Just in cas you didint know we named him Viddel. it isn’t to cold dawn in the north pol is it? and how is Mrs claws? Santa am I on the noghty or nice list. I am rilly rilly rilly rilly sory for all the bad things I did. What I wish for out side my home is for the orfins to get adoptid by peopel who love them lots and lots and lots. The ather thing I wish for out side my home is for the por peopel to not be por eny mor. And for every person in the wereld to be happy and loved! how is Rudolph doing is he giding the slay with his bright red nose I’m going to poot extra cookies for Mrs claws I mite leev carrots or selarie. Viddel sat on the TV stand. He sat on the shelf and made cookies. And sat on the cher and had glasis wel was reding a book. Love your frend Aivry

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Dec. 3rd, 2013 Dear Santa How are you and Mrs. Claus doing at the North Pole? How are the reindeer doing? Thank you for the dsi you gave me last year p.s. I play on it lots. P.s. I helped my sister by giving her a hug when she was crying. Can you do me a little favour….can you leave some turtle chocolates in my teachers stocking she loves those thanks Santa Do you have any pets? Say ‘hi’ to the elves for me. My grandma loves chocolates so can you leave her some for me thanks. Some people in the world don’t have homes so can you stop by if you have time can you drop off something for them just one little thing is alright. For my Christmas present can I please have a cake pop maker thanks love your friend: Katie:)

Happy Holidays from the employees at the Copper Mountain Mine

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and happy holiday season. May the coming year bring you joy and prosperity!

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Dear Santa, I have ‘bin mostle good.’ I will try to be better...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to our Customers and Friends.

PRINCETON HOSPITAL AUXILIARY Thrift Store

Dear Santa,

Dec. 3rd, 2013

How are your reindeer? Is Rudolph ok? Your elves must be working hard to get redee for Christmas. How cold is it at the North Pole? A month a go I helpt Holly sell poinsettias. Can you get afuo scilanders for Byron? And Zach and Jesse some Lego? And for me some lego too?

Dear Santa how ar yor reindeers and yor elves? thank you Santa for the tois last year. I hope you have a safe and nice trip on christmas nite. I wish that the pepl that doant have vere much food can you give thame food. I rele rele wont a green and white cargo Lego aerplane, Love Jacob

Love your friend Graham.

The store will be closed from Dec. 21 - Jan. 8 Please hold all donations till the new year

From Our Family to your Family at Christmas

Thanks for all the joy you’ve given us this past year.

Dec 3rd 2013

Have a happy holiday!

Dear Santa How are you and your rain Deer dowing? I hope you are not sik. I wish that other pepele that had no food you wood give thim some. I wont a hokey wii game. True Service

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And enjoy all that is wonderful this Christmas.

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Best wishes for a Happy, Healthy New Year to one and all.

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From; Rory, Debbie and staff of Sponsor Name

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Rory is now a certified Onsite Water Practitioner!

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Dec 3rd, 2013 Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? How are some of the elves doing? Do you have any pets? Thank you for the elf. I have bene good most of the time but not allways. I can mayc it up for you. I wish pepl a good life in hevin. Am I on the notea list? For Christmas I wode like a glow up akweryum. Love Your friend Kabrie

Dear Santa I have a question for you is the North Pole cold and are the reindeer cold to and are the elves cold to and is Mrs. Claus cold to? thank you Santa, for the starwors figyrs thank you I wish for someone else so they can have a home. I with for a Dsixl Love from Logan to Santa and Mis Clos.

Dear Santa How are you are you rete for the big trip Im iksid for you to cum I will leve cockies for you and milc and karis for your rander thakyou for the pres I have bin mostle good I will try to be betr I hope how is mis clos how are you to santa how are your elvev are feling good iving you and misis clos I hop all of the elvs are fel good can you get my sistr a craon Macre and I wont a notebook. Love McKinley

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Dear Santa, I have ‘bin’ a little bit bad this year...

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May the Happiness of the Season be Yours to Safely Enjoy with Family and Friends

Dear Santa, How is Ru dolph doing? Are your elves ok? Do you have pets too? Thank you for the presents from last year. I’v bin a little bit bad this year but I will be good! I wish Hadley cood get some presents for Chrismas. I wish I cood get a AtV. your friend,

Dec 3rd, 2013 Dear Santa how are yar pets dooing ur elevs good? how are you and Miss claus dooing? are you rede fore chrsistmas merry I am prit good thru yer and a little bad this yer I wish that you bring por pepl present and the pepl hoo dont have. homs and I wishs for a Ipod Love from Nik

Morgan

Dec. 3rd 2013 Dear Santa, houw is Mrs. Clous? dus Rudolfph rily have a red nas? how meney elves do you have?!!!!! I thinck you have 999, thank you for last years presnts I have bean good and a lit bad. I wish that Nicholas kood get a Xboxthreesicksty and all the games that I have. I wish that the peepl that doant have any homes can have sum presents and a home. for christmis I wont stwr wors Laigoa your friend Ryan

Princeton Division

Merry Christmas

and best wishes for a prosperous New Year.

Crisis Assistance thanks you for your support throughout the year.

Dear Santa, How are you? Is Mrs Claus are rit for Christmas too? I have bin slitle good this year. Is it cold up ther. Dus Ruddofph nos achlr glow. I will give you a cookies or two and a flow caris. ples give me a Ds And for my dad to not to wrck. Your friend Tristan.

Dec. 3rd 2013 Dear Santa, How are the reindeer doing? How is Mrs. claus? thank you alot for the presents last year. I loved them the batman one was my favorit. I was good this year I help my mom and dad with chors. and I helped with the christmas decorashons. But I was a little bit bad I do not agrea with what oter pepol say. Because they do not make faer and I say that they are not my best frend. but I can fix that. I will be nice the rest of the year an than I wil traed the bad one for the good one. But I just won’t be nice for just the rest of the year. I will try to be nice for the rest of my hole life. Anthan that will nock it out then I will be the nice boy. I wish that my great Grandma would r.i.p. and I wish that I get a m.g.p. scooter. your frend Zach

May enemies find themselves together as friends. May we all learn to accept differences in each other. May this blessed season bring understanding between those both like and unlike each other.

May you all embrace the true spirit of the season.

We will be CLOSED Christmas Day December 25th

OPEN: Dec. 24th: 12 - 4 p.m. Dec. 26th: 12 - 6 p.m. NEW YEARS EVE: 12(Noon) - 1 a.m. Entertainment by Ian Elko $10 Cover

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Potato and Arugula Omelets

Serves 2

21/2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 tablespoon olive oil 4 ounces red-skinned potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 4 eggs 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 cups arugula, stems discarded and leaves cleaned, dried and coarsely chopped* 1/2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 6 tablespoons grated Gruyere cheese

be prepared 1 hour ahead; leave at room temperature. Reheat, stirring, over medium heat.) 2. Whisk the eggs in a mixing bowl and season with a good pinch of salt and the cayenne. Place the arugula in another mixing bowl and toss with the vinegar. Place the Gruyere and the potatoes each in separate bowls. Have ready a ladle for adding the egg mixture to the pan. 3. Add 1 tablespoon to a 9-inch frying pan, preferably nonstick or seasoned cast iron, set over medium heat. Swirl the butter so that it

1. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of the butter and the olive oil in a medium, heavy frying pan set over medium heat. When hot, add the potatoes and saute, stirring often, until light golden and tender, 8 minutes. Remove from the heat and season with salt and pepper. (The potatoes can

CAPRICORN: Remember that words said in the heat of the moment will not soon be forgotten, Capricorn. Don’t forget to employ some tact when discussing serious matters with loved ones. AQUARIUS: Aquarius, this week you will have to be very convincing if you want plans to go your way. Brush up on your approach and give thought to exactly what it is you want to say. PISCES: Take a few days to let your mind wander, Pisces. You will probably find being a free spirit to be a refreshing break from the norm. ARIES: Aries, some difficulty awaits you, but you are strong and fully capable of handling what’s coming your way. Maintain your composure and stick it out a little longer. TAURUS: Taurus, this is your week to shine and let everyone at work know just how talented and devoted you are to the team. Enjoy the fanfare while you can get it. GEMINI: Distractions are lurking, Gemini, but you will still manage to get things done. Somehow you find the focus needed to muddle through all the work. CANCER: Trust someone close to you with a few of your secrets, Cancer. Holding them in may only cause you grief in the long run. Don’t worry, your confidante will be supportive. LEO: Leo, an investment opportunity has piqued your interest. Until you sign over the funds, be sure to research everything thoroughly and call in some expert advice. VIRGO: Virgo, you have a lot on your plate, but you can handle it on your own. If things are to get done, you will get them accomplished of your own accord, even if it takes longer. LIBRA: Some added confidence is all you need to get back on the right track, Libra. Things are bound to work out in your favor, especially when you put your mind to something. SCORPIO: Scorpio, just when skepticism seems to be taking over, you will discover once in a while there are a few surprises with happy endings. Enjoy your good luck. SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarius, though unusual, your behavior might seem perfectly reasonable to you. But unless you share your thoughts with others, they may wonder what is going on. FOR ENTERTAINMENT ONLY

coats the bottom of the pan. When it is hot but not smoking, ladle half of the eggs into the pan and stir with the back of the fork until they start to set but are still quite liquid on the top, 30 to 40 seconds. With the fork or a nonstick spatula, lift an edge of the omelet and tilt the pan to let some of the uncooked egg mixture run underneath. Repeat this two or three more times, working your way around the pan until the eggs are cooked but remain moist on top. 4. Sprinkle half of the potatoes, then half

of the cheese, and finally half of the arugula over the eggs. Let the mixture cook until the cheese begins to melt and the arugula wilts only slightly, 30 seconds. Using a nonstick or metal spatula, fold the omelet in half and slide it onto a plate. Repeat to make another omelet. 5. Serve each omelet as soon as it is prepared. * You can use regular or baby arugula, but the former provides a more intense flavor.

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From all the Staff at Home Hardware! At This Season Of Giving– We’d like to give you our well wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season. We feel deeply honored to have your friendship and trust. Thanks! 232 Bridge Street 250-295-3383

Old-Fashioned Christmas Greetings

What better time than Christmas to let you know how much we value and appreciate your loyal support! With best wishes and heartfelt thanks to all of you. All the Best for 2014 from Jamie, Leslie and the staff

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Seasons Greeting’s from the Princeton Ground Search and Rescue Team We would like to thank everyone for staying safe this year and encourage you to have a safe and happy 2014. Remember to carry the 12 essentials and most importantly, let someone know your plans. We would like to thank all our supporters, especially Hospital Auxiliary, Weyerhaeuser, RDOS, Macs Auto Parts, China Creek Internet, Barry Beecroft Fuel Distributors, Princeton Tire, Growers Press, Princeton Septic and most importantly our Families.

What better time than Christmas to let you know how much we value and appreciate your loyal support!

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year From Ken, Brent, Colby & Rob at

Huffy's Auto Repair

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Dear friends, readers, and advertisers,

SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen

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As a newspaper, our mission is always to inform you of what’s happening in your community. Throughout the year, we have been your eyes and ears as we do our best to report the news that matters to you. In 2014, we will once again be your witness to the daily happenings in and around our town. We thank you once again for your loyalty and hope that you will take advantage of every moment of happiness in the year to come. Here’s to a calm and prosperous new year!

Best wishes from: Lisa, Debbie, Sandi and Tammy