Similkameen Spotlight, December 23, 2015

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It’s back to business for Burton Avenue Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff

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The Princeton Riding Club spread festive cheer Sunday with its third annual Jingle Bell Ride through the community’s streets. Jessie Maxon of Princeton was one of the riders and carolers who visited homes including Ridgewood Lodge.

Princeton has its very own Grinch Spotlight Staff

Someone has been stealing Christmas lights from the town square and municipal hall.

“There’s a Grinch lose in Princeton, that is true,” said Kevin Huey, infrastructure director.

“They’ve taken some strings of lights off some of the trees in the square and they pulled lights off the town office building.

I noticed this morning [lights have been taken] from the gazebo.”

Huey said the thefts and vandalism are especially disappointing as the town made an increased investment in its light display

this season “We put up more lights for sure and those are the ones they are taking…We have a very nice display. I thought it was lovely and everybody was commenting on how nice it looked.”

The RCMP has been notified. The town is replacing lights as they disappear.

“I guess my comment is it’s unfortunate and a bit sad that they are doing this. The lights are put up for the enjoyment of all and it just costs everybody money in the end. It’s a bit disappointing to say the least.”

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While this year the Town of Princeton strung more lights than ever to beautify the downtown, a local Grinch has been stealing from the displays.

Princeton council settled the thorny issue of land use on Burton Avenue Monday night, approving four business applications for rezoning by giving third reading to a bylaw to amend both its zoning and official plan rules.

After months of meetings and petitions the vote was unanimous.

Councillor Rosemary Doughty, who moved to pass the amendments, said she had done extensive reading on the issue.

“It’s my opinion that it’s important to listen to the people who are residents, as well as the business people and the people who are employed at those businesses,” she said.

Council attached conditions to final approval of the amendments, requiring business owners to prepare, present and finance a landscaping plan to improve street aesthetics..

“I believe it represents a compromise,” said Councillor Jerome Tjerkstra.

Councillor Doug Pateman called the decision “a happy medium.”

Council’s move, changing zoning for the four businesses from residential with grandfathered business rights to service commercial, effectively reverses the intent of the 2008 Official Community Plan.

Applicant Susan Robinson, co-owner of Ace Hardware and Fletcher Transport, said she was “thrilled” with the decision.

“We trust that the town will be reasonable in its expectation of our landscaping plan given the deer, the property lines and the neighborhood.”

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Princeton feels the love with Christmas donations

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Princeton’s own Santa Claus – Rayleen Brewer – shows off the toys ready for delivery with Christmas hampers this week. Response to the food and present drive was “overwhelming”, she said.

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Everything Pets conducted a wildly successful drive during December, to add dog and cat food to the Christmas hampers. The business raised $1827.60 through customer donations for 83 bags of cat food and 81 bags of dog food, and in addition contributed pet treats and toys for each furry recipient.

Shown above are store owner Audrey Blanchette, Natalie Young, and hamper volunteer Wally Aiken.

The basement of Living Water Church was full to the ceiling of food and Christmas presents Sunday, as volunteers worked feverishly to pack hampers for 101 Princeton homes.

Large blue totes full of non-perishable food were stacked in every corner, still waiting for the fresh turkey and vegetables to be added for hamper delivery Monday.

“It’s overwhelming isn’t it?” said Rayleen Brewer, chair of both the food and toy committees for hampers this year.

Brewer said there were so many toy donations – with 32 receiving families having children – that the campaign was able to put some aside to get ready for Christmas 2016.

“The people of Princeton are so generous. They never fail to amaze me.”

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Princeton’s “earthquakes” nothing more than mine blasts from Copper Mountain

According to Natural Resources Canada there is a difference between tremors caused by mine blasts and earthquakes created by shifting tectonic plates.

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Legion president Cliff Glover (right) and vice-president Ron MacKay (left) presented food bank volunteers Gord Stark and Larry Stevens with a $1,000 donation on Friday.

Food bank clients get everything from tuna to toilet paper and hugs Spotlight Staff

The Princeton Food Bank, operated by volunteers out of the Baptist Church, got a shot in the arm last week with a $1,000 donation from the Princeton Legion.

According to Gord Stark, the funds will help the food bank serve up to 65 customers on a regular basis in the coming year.

The food bank is open for business Tuesdays and Thursdays between 12:30 pm and 1:30 pm and clients are encouraged to use the service once a month.

“Having said that, we don’t turn

anyone away when they are in need,” said Stark.

A single person accessing the food bank can expect to receive a package containing two packages of macaroni and cheese, two tins of tuna, three cans of soup, four cans of vegetables, instant noodles, coffee, sugar, toilet paper and soup. In addition a bag of frozen food is given, including margarine, hot dogs, one pound of hamburger and buns.

Clients often have the opportunity to select food from a table of “extras,” said Stark and when

it’s really needed, “they can have a hug.”

He said that preserving the dignity of food bank clients is a priority for volunteers. “It’s as they say, we aren’t giving a hand out, we’re giving a hand up.”

Food bank volunteers also hosted a Christmas dinner Friday night for their clients, providing hot food and cheerful entertainment.

Anyone requiring emergency assistance over the holidays is asked to call 250-295-2127.

You might occasionally feel the earth move in Princeton, B.C. but chances are you are not experiencing an earthquake.

While the website Earthquake Track has reported three earthquakes in Princeton in the past two weeks, ranging in magnitude from 1.7 to 2.2, these events are nothing more than blasts from Copper Mountain Mine.

According to Natural Resources Canada, the last actual earthquake in Princeton was January 2014, its magnitude was 1.6 and nobody felt it.

Recent events in Princeton “are not earthquakes, they are blasts, dynamite,” said Camille Brillon, seismologist with Natural Resources Canada.

“They do the same thing as an

measure.”

Brillon said experts can tell the difference between an earthquake and an explosion because their waveforms look different. “The way the waveforms look you can usually tell, but also once you locate it and it’s at the mine and you know when they blast, then you know.”

Legitimate earthquakes are caused by stresses in the earth’s crust, a far as 10 km below the surface, she said.

According to Brillon, Earthquake Track is “not the most reputable” source of earthquake information.

She encouraged people wishing to follow earthquake activity to visit http://www.earthquakescanada.nrcan. gc.ca/index-eng.php.

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‘Twas the night before Christmas

‘Twas the Night Before Christmas and all through Prince Town, Not a creature was stirring. There was no one around.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, To be filled with grants by CAO Rick Zerr.

The councillors were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of an aquatic centre danced in their heads.

And Darnella in her kerchief and Frank in his cap, Had just settled down for a long winter’s nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, Frank sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.

Away to the window he flew like a flash, Tore open the shutter and threw up the sash.

The moon on the breast of the new fallen snow Gave the lustre of mill lights to objects below, When what to his wondering eyes should appear But a miniature sleight and two hundred and sixty eight mule deer.

And then, in a twinkling, Frank heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of each little hoof.

As he drew in his head, 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.

The stump of a pipe he held tight by his cloak.

Frank said “sure, let’s you and me have a smoke.”

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!

The mayor was shocked to see such invention, But he quickly recovered, and asked: “Now about that boundary extension…”

Above all the commotion, despite all the din Frank pressed: Might the Posse also have a win?

St. Nick spoke not a word, but went straight to his work, And placed all the presents; 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 Frank heard him exclaim, ere he drove out of sight— “Seriously, I have to go to Coalmont tonight?”

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Horgan on trade, carbon tax and LNG NDP leader John Horgan sat down with Tom Fletcher for a year-end interview in his Victoria office Dec. 10. Here are excerpts. For the full version, see the Opinion tab at www.similkameenspotlight. com.

TF: In the recent federal election, national NDP leader Thomas Mulcair rejected the Trans Pacific Partnership sight unseen, endorsing letters from Unifor and CUPE saying this is a bad deal. Is your party seen as against Pacific Rim trade?

JH: No, I don’t think so, and what I said at the time was that I support trade. We’re a trade-centred province. We’re looking across the ocean at the largest market the world has known, and I support getting our products to higher-priced markets.

But having said that, the B.C. Liberals embraced TPP without even having seen it.

TF: The NDP and unions have historically been protectionist. Do you see any need to modernize the B.C. party?

JH: When it comes to trade, I think we have modernized.

And who was look at tax policy the first prebroadly to see if we mier to go on can make improvea trade mission ments in the carbon from British tax.

Columbia?

For me, It was Dave and I think for Barrett. And most British now there has Columbians, the TOM FLETCHER been a succesmodel that Alberta sion of premiers has adopted of make regular taking revenues visits to other and driving them markets to try into industries, or to stimulate economic activity activities like transit, that will here at home. reduce emissions over time.

TF: Your party supports the TF: Natural gas price and carbon tax now, but not the rev- volume continue to go down, enue neutral approach. Do you along with commodities genersupport increasing the rate? ally, and supply of oil and gas JH: I’ve looked carefully keeps going up. What’s your at the report tabled by the pre- take on the prospects for LNG mier’s [advisory] group, a vast after the year we’ve had? array of British Columbians, JH: Not good. I’ve always and there was a lot of water said price will determine put into the wine to get to the whether investors drop down position they got to. What I’m multi-billions of dollars in a comfortable with is that the far-away place to provide a date that they’ve selected for a product that is not developed ramping up of the carbon tax is here. Brownfield opportunities 2018, which will be a year after have moved very quickly in the next provincial election. So the U.S. Changing LNG import if I’m successful and form a facilities to export facilities is government, I’ll have time to a whole lot easier and cheaper

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than starting from scratch.

Getting to the coast is a challenge for fossil fuels, and the last LNG price point I saw delivered in Asia was $5.70 a unit. You’re not going to make money at that price, even with rock-bottom prices here in B.C. TF: We’ve just had a couple of announcements as part of the government’s Jobs Plan, $100 million in financing for tech startups, which your critic was pleased about, and an agriculture and food strategy. Are we going to see more Jobs Plan advertising in the new year?

JH: It’s the Christmas season, the federal election is over, there are two sets of ads running now. I think these ads are self-promotion. These are not informing the public on information that they really need.

If it’s just smiling people with hardhats on, I think we’re going to have something to say about that.

Tom Fletcher is legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@ blackpress.ca Twitter: @tomfletcherbc

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Giving and receiving joy at Christmas a two way street Domination of the holiday season by the corporate world appears to have doomed to obscurity the concept of the Christmas Spirit. Even a jovial mall Santa and brightly wrapped gifts under a tinsel bedecked evergreen cannot conjure up the deep joy and inner excitement many of us hope will enter our lives during this special season.

Linda and I were early in our dating relationship when we were gifted with a Christmas Spirit inducing memory. I was 19 and she was 16. It was the middle of December when the seed of the memory was sown on a road in a remote, heavily forested area behind Mission B.C. I recall with great clarity the dark cloud that moved in rapidly and unexpectedly unleashed a drenching downpour. The windshield wipers could scarcely cope with the deluge. In the distance a grey figure became discernible, bumping in our direction beside the road. I slowed the car as we passed by.

It was an elderly woman, her sodden coat wrapped tightly about her. Face toward the ground and shoulders slumping forward, she appeared feeble, miserable and utterly dejected.

Linda gasped and said, “she needs help!”

I turned the car around and pulled alongside her. “Would you like a ride?” I asked. She nodded wearily, relief and gratitude on her disconsolate, lined face. I opened the rear door and, encumbered by her heavy wet coat, she clambered in awkwardly.

In a quiet, slightly quavering voice, she directed me to an obscure gravelled road.

“There,” she said, “that’s where I live.” I pulled the car into a barely discernible driveway and opened the door for her. “Thank you,” she said, “I didn‘t think I’d get here.”

Her teeth chattered but she declined my offer to assist her to the door of her shack.

I forgot about the woman, but Linda didn’t. The evening of December 24th, an almost full moon shining overhead, we drove again to the elderly woman’s home. Pale light shone through the only 2 windows.

Walking toward the house, holding hands, we heard a dog bark inside. I knocked on the

clad in a flimsy house coat. “I’d invite you in,” she said apologetically, “but I have 17 dogs in there.”

She glanced up at the nearly full moon, then asked, “is it Christmas?” In the light of the moon a wistful expression on her lined face was clearly visible. “When I was a child my grandparents took me to church with them one Christmas Eve,” she said. “There was a manger and shepherds with sheep. A baby lay in the manger. They said it was Jesus. That was many years ago. I had forgotten.”

We talked for about 5 minutes, then saw she was shivering in the December air. Linda presented her with a small gift and we bade her farewell. She followed us to the car. As I backed onto the road, she stood clearly silhouetted in the light of the moon.

Waving vigorously, she called, “Au revoir!

Au revoir!” I turned down the car window, waved, and responded “auf wieder sehen!”

As we drove away, she continued to wave and call out “au revoir!”

In time, Linda and I were married, adopted 2 wonderful children and pursued careers.

I rarely thought about the little lady living alone with 17 dogs in an unpainted shack.

A few years ago, just before Christmas I thought of her standing alone in the moonlight, waving with great fervour and calling “au revoir!”

Now each year, the memory rekindles the Christmas Spirit that otherwise might lie dormant within me. It’s a reminder that when I bring joy into someone’s life, I also receive joy.

Reproduction happened. that it probably wasn’t math or And they need to be reminded it would not have been notetheir mother is a middle-aged worthy woman.

What is a Party Hardy?

Causing particular comWell for one thing it’s a misspelling. ment were the nearly eligible Mr. DeMeer paged through greetings and remembrances scrawled over many pages. the book.

Good for the boys to know Who’s Steve and why did ANDREA DEMEER their generation did not invent you go to Port Dover with him? the acronym BFF. Why did Colin like what you old dog Why did three people need wore to French? What did you new tricks to write that virginity is like a wear to French? balloon? How is virginity like Hugs and kisses from Terry? a balloon?

Terry who?

Figure it out for yourselves.

Et cetera. Et cetera. Et cetera.

How come so many of your friends wrote If you are looking for something to do about what you did in math class? What did with your family over the holidays, perhaps you do in math class? around New Year’s Eve, a trip down memory No answer presents itself to mind except lane via an old yearbook is not a bad idea.

If nothing else it’s a reminder that high school is NOT the best time in anyone’s life.

Nor should it be.

It’s reassuring to look at hundreds of photos of people whose opinions were really important twenty or thirty or forty years ago, and to realize now you can barely remember who they were.

That’s a nice perspective to pass along to teenagers.

door, and the dog barked again. After waiting a long minute in the chill night air, I knocked a second time, more vigorously. Still no answer, so I made a fist and banged with considerable force. Excited barking suggested there might be more than one dog.

Sounds emanated from inside, as though the shack was shifting. Finally the door opened just enough to reveal the woman’s wispy face and uncombed hair. It was evident she wasn’t accustomed to company, especially two strangers after darkness had set in. She peered warily through the barely open door.

“Hello,” Linda said. “We picked you up a few weeks ago when it rained so hard. We’re here to wish you a Merry Christmas.”

Reassured, she stepped out onto the porch,

This New Year’s pay a visit to your high school yearbook Recently while filing through a box of keepsakes and photographs that managed to make it from Ontario to British Columbia, a true relic made its way to the surface – like finding a fossil on a walk along the KVR. It was a high school yearbook, circa 1982.

The DeMeer boys flipped through it with barely concealed evil glee.

Gee Mom, why does everyone in this yearbook look like they do in that movie you always watch when it comes on – the Karate Kid? Sadly Ralph Macchio didn’t go to our high school, so it must be a hair thing.

Wow! Most of your friends are probably dead, eh?

It’s as if their mother is a stegosaurus, and not a middle-aged woman.

You were pretty skinny in high school Mom. What happened?

It’s also kind of nice to think about that next generation of yearbooks that will line the bottom of the closet and I look forward to yet-to-be-born DeMeers hooting at their own parents’ school photos.

Why do you all look like that really old singer we keep seeing on the History Channel, Justin Bieber?

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Fortis increase a hard hitter for families that heat with electricity Spotlight Staff

Just in time for you to take down your Christmas lights – Fortis BC has announced a 2.96 per cent rate increase.

The increase works out to approximately $3.81 per month for the average residential electricity customer.

“We recognize the importance of electricity to daily lives and we are dedicated to meeting customers’ expectations for safe, reliable service at the lowest reasonable rate,” said Roger Dall’Antonia, a Fortis spokesperson.

The Town of Princeton, one of the

municipality’s largest electricity consumers, was prepared for the jump in price.

“We were under the impression that there was going to be an

increase so we budgeted for it,” said CAO Rick Zerr.

Princeton will spend approximately $295,000 on electricity this year, and Zerr said as much of

the town’s heating needs as possible are met by natural gas.

“It’s a negative impact on us but it’s something that we have to deal with,” he said.

“I would also say that we feel for the folks out there who have to heat with electricity. When it’s really cold those people are hit hard.”

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steeper increase in electricity rates impacted the town in 2015, increasing Fortis bills to the municipality approximately $55,000 over the previous year.

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The Town of Princeton has received $20,000 from the BC government to help craft its new Official Community Plan.

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The money will go towards intergenerational workshops and to incorporate age-friendly planning, according to the BC government press release.

“The work being done by the town of Princeton to improve services is great news for local residents,” said MLA Jackie Tegart, noting Princeton passed a successful age-friendly zoning bylaw two years ago. “Our government is proud to support their efforts with this grant, which helps lay a foundation for all-ages amenities for years to come.”

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Group provides programs to protect women, children and families Ed Staples

On Tuesday, December 15, the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee (PHCSC) held its monthly meeting at Princeton General Hospital.

As part of the Steering Committee’s Community Outreach initiative, Heather Executive Eriksen, Director of the Princeton Family Services Society, was this month’s invited presenter. She gave an overview of the many programs and services provided by the Society: •The Community Worker Project is a pilot project that assists family physicians with their patient’s non-medical needs. Funding for this important program is through the South Okanagan Similkameen Division of Family Practice and United Way. •Community Action Program for Children provides a warm and inviting place for children to learn to play and share with others. This program is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 to 2:00 at the Family Place located at 56 Kenley Avenue. Pre-natal classes are also offered by the Community Nurse on Thursday morning.

•Child Youth Special Needs supports children with special needs that are referred through the Ministry for Children and Family Development.

•Children Who Witness Abuse program offers one-on-one counseling for children who have witnessed abuse.

•Infant Development Program provides a consultant who works with infants (ages 0-4 years) and their parents on a therapy program requested by their family physician.

•Protective Family Services Program offers family support workers to assist children and families where needed.

•Safe Homes Program helps mothers and children who feel unsafe and need to leave their home.

This program provides safety while appropriate resources are identified to help families make better choices moving forward.

• Stopping the Violence provides oneon-one counseling for adults who have experienced violence and

abuse in their lives. This program is funded by the Department of Justice.

Eriksen concluded her presentation by stating that “there are twelve staff members providing these services and we work together as a strong team”. She also emphasized that “all of the programs offered by Family Services are free of charge.” John Akerley thanked Heather for her presentation and Susan Brown summed up the feelings of the Committee by stating, “I knew about these programs, but I wasn’t aware that they were all available in Princeton.”

Karen Reader, BC Ambulance Unit Chief for Princeton, and Susan Brown, IH representative, gave an update on the Community Paramedicine Program being prototyped in Princeton. The training program is being developed and Reader

is working with various groups to identify the areas where service is needed. It was suggested that the monthly Interagency meeting, organized by Princeton Family Services, might provide valuable information to BC Ambulance Services as they develop their community plan.

Dr. Ella Monro reported that last week the laboratory services at Princeton General Hospital went through an assessment program conducted by Interior Health aimed at collecting information on the sustainability and retainability of services to our community. Dr. Monro said that it was a “very positive experience”.

She pointed out that the biggest challenge for rural remote communities is the chronic shortage of trained laboratory professionals. “There’s just not enough trained

people to fill the need”, stated Monro.

Susan Brown reported that the Princeton Telehealth initiative is moving ahead with a focus on three speciality areas. Tele-dermatology provides assessment by skin specialists with a rapid three to four day turnaround. Telerespirology focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the respiratory system. The main challenge to overcome in this specialty area is doctor-to-patient followup. This part of the pilot program will be trialed in the new year.

In the final specialty area, tele-maternity will identify one expectant mother who agrees to work with one of the family physicians at Cascade Clinic to initiate a trial program.

The next meeting of the Steering Committee is scheduled for January 19, 2016.

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF OKANAGAN-SIMILKAMEEN HOLIDAY HOURS of OPERATION The main office at 101 Martin Street, Penticton, BC will be closed over the upcoming holiday season on: December 25 and 28 and January 1 CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL Natural Christmas Trees, free of contaminants, can be brought to any local landfill in the RDOS free of charge.

Check with your local municipality or the RDOS for potential Christmas Street collection programs in your community.

LANDFILL REDUCED WINTER HOURS December 1 - February 29 Campbell Mountain Mon to Sat 8:30 a.m - 4:45 p.m.

Okanagan Falls Mon to Fri 10 a.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Oliver Mon to Fri 12 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Sat 10 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Keremeos Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Missed Garbage Pickup Please call 250-490-3888.

If you have an urgent water or sewer emergency after regular hours please call the Regional Dispatch line at: 250-490-4141 Contact the RDOS at 250-492-0237 for further information

All landfills will be closed Statutory Holidays and Boxing Day

The Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen Board of Directors and Staff would like to wish all citizens a happy and healthy holiday season.

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606

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172

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98

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2

7

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4

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3

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2

6

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122

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THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR

HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar.

If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@similkameenspotlight.com

Catholic Church Christmas Mass Christmas Eve: 5:30 pm Christmas Day: 11:30 am

Living Water

Community Church 38 Kenley Avenue

10:30 AM Morning Worship Pastor Jason Neufield Kids Club Fridays @ 6 Youth Fridays @ 7:30 Tel: 250-295-7733

Princeton Pentecostal Church 165 Vermilion Avenue invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Jack McNeil 250-295-7951

Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES:

Community:

€ Â?‰ Â…Â? Â… “ Â… € ‘ Â‚Â…ÂĽÂ˜ÂĽÂ‡ ‘ “ ÂĄ SPIKE LIBRARY

HEDLEY 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.

�‰ …� … “ … € ‚…¼¼„‡ ‘ “ ¥ FISH & GAME: OTTER VALLEY

Princeton Baptist Church Across from Arena Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am

250-295-7752

Health

St. Paul’s United Anglican Church Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 1:30 pm Dec. 27th - No Service Office: 250-295-7714 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome

Club Notes:

VERMILION TRAILS SOCIETY:

HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS:

3rd Monday of every month regular general meetings - Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of Everyone

welcome. 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. sehaker@persona.ca at 7:00 p.m. For more kvrrid- PEACH

each

month

info: Contact

- 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to 8 am. er@gmail.com New Members welcome!  ­

 Â? Â?  CRISIS LINE: GARDEN CHBC CLUB: Â?Â? Â?  ­  ­  Â? Â? Â? Â? € ‚ƒ„…†‡  Â

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Every Tuesday & Thursday exercise at 9 am.

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SENIORS BRANCH #30 POT LUCK SUPPER: confidential and anonymous.

The crisis line Branch Call ‹� �  � Doreen @ 250-295-1577 Held on the third Tuesday ‹� �  � of each month.

7 p.m., at the ’ �  �  “  Š ” KHQ Š  � Š 6622. � Š ’ �   •

within the South      ’ �

Last  Friday of every month, 5:30 p.m. Seniors Centre.

Or call collect from locations Princeton PXA Grounds.

New Members welcome!

ARTS COUNCIL:

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Similkameen: 250-493-6622.

Meets on the third Wednesday of the˜™—   month. ˜™—   PRINCETON FISH A&E at Noon

˜™—   ˜™—   ˜™—   ˜™—   & GAME: ˜™—   ONLY POOL TOURNAMENT: ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Everyone Contact Marjorie Holland, Pres., MEMBERS š’ Â?  Princeton  Fish and Game Association, meet the second KXLY Welcome! š’ Â?  ­ Â

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250-295-7272 or Marena 250-295-7663 at the PXA Grounds at 6:30 p.m.

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Heartland RIVERSIDE POTTERY STUDIO: E p.m.. Pot every third Friday at 5:00 p.m.

Central Referral @1-604-688-1716 DISC ­¢  — £ ­¢  — £ luck supper ­¢  — £

room). For more Judy @ 250-295(dining info. Call Access potter’s wheel or hardwork, workshop opF TOONto the ‘ Š

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AND RESCUE TRAINING SESSIONS: NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: portunities, group projects. Call  Â?Â? Sue for more info or to SEARCH G FAM  • Â?  Â? Â? ¢ Š ‹  ’ ‰ › ‘ ž ÂŁ  • Â? ‚ˆ Â? € ‚ƒ„…†‡  •  Meetings will be held on the fi rst and third Tuesday of Meets every Wednesday & Sunday at the Info Centre in COPPERHILL LANES: I Â’ † Â?  ’ † Â?    Â?   Â? ž ­¢

join.

250-295-0527 KTLA “ œ ’ † �  …„ † �  ……

every month. Call Arnie Powell at 250-295-6759 for Chamber Basement 7:00 P.M. Phone 1-877-234-5809 ‰ Âœ YBC Bowling Saturday 10 Š AM. Club 55. Mens, J ‰ Â? ‰ RSP Â? ‰ Â? ‰ Â?Â?Â’ Â’Â Âœ  • ‰ Â? Š    Ladies PRINCETON TRADITIONAL MUSIC SOCIETY: more information. and Mixed bowling leagues.‹ ‹ Â

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The Princeton Traditional Music Society puts on the Y  Œ ‰ ‘ LITTLE information.

HIST  NURSERY ‘ ˆ ‰

    ‹  ‹  ‹ ‰ FOLKS SCHOOL: Traditional Music Festival each year in August, featurFREEMASONRY: FOR MEN OF GOOD CHARACTER: W � � � � � �

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Meetings are every Â? Â? third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. at BOARD; ing traditional music from many places.

The three-day Freemasonry has been active in B.C. for over 130 years. It SPECIAL “O�

B SPC € • ‚ƒ„…ƒ‡ ’  LFNS. 250-295-3083

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ˆ † ˆ ‚ � �  � ‹� Œ� � rd € ‚ƒ„„…‡ ˆ Tuesday of the month. Contact 250-295-7218 Meets 3 festival is free and run entirely by volunteers.

The 100+ is a fraternity open to men of all races and religions.

If BRAV U � Ž‹ ‚ˆ  � €  ‚ƒ„…„‡ “ ’

Â? Ž‹ ‚ˆ  Â? €  ‚ƒ„…ƒ‡ •  Â? ˆ‹  ˆ €  ‚ƒ„…Â&#x;‡ •  for meeting place & time. musicians dancers also offer their talents for  Â?  free. If you are of good character and want more information, PRINCETON LEGION BRANCH #56: A   › ­ SHOW and

  › ­ � ‘ — ’ � ‘ you would like to help out with the festival, please con- please contact: Reminds all veterans that the D.V.A. Now makes home WGN

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      ‹ ‰ ˆ ‹ ‰ ˆ ˆ  ­ ˆ  ­ ˆ � Š ˆ � Š LAPIDARY PRINCETON’S ROCK & FOSSIL CLUB: tact Jon or Rika   � @ 250-295-6010 Lodge #95 For more info.

Phone 250-295-6060 KAYU Â

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7:00 p.m.

A.M. SPIKE  Š

 Š  Š JA SCHOOL  Š & COMMUNITY  Š GARDEN:  Š  A.F. &  Š C/O Box  Š 174

“  › ‹ œ   › ‹ œ  Riverside Centre. Call Franz Hofer @ 250-295-3896 for Community: Princeton, BC V0X 1W0

more info. New members welcome!

New members invited to volunteer as “garden angels�

INTERESTED IN CHRISTIAN MEDITATION? ROYAL PURPLE: PRINCETON COMMUNITY BAND: For people who want to learn to pray with great sim- attend committee meetings and garden their own plots.

Meets Mondays and Thursdays 6 p.m. in the PSS Band plicity, for people who would be willing to get to know Phone Sandra 250-295-3779, Sharon 250-295-4080 or Meetings first and third Tuesdays 7:30 PM, Princeton.

250-295-6727 loves each

welcome!

Room. New musicians Jesus who of us immensely, for people who are JAE School ELKS:

 �� atPEACH a dead end, for people who want to get to know them- CINDY Contact Chris at 250-295-3949.

PAROLIN SAFE HOMES PROGRAM: PRINCETON CURLING CLUB:

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CHBCfor people

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­  € ‚ƒ„…†‡   � € � Š  � � € ­  selves, who want to make a new beginning!

We Princeton and area,  �� � � �­ crisis intervention, emotional sup- ­ ˆ  � ‰ ˆ Leagues start Oct. 20th.

Mon mixed, Wed - Ladies, PRINCETON PERFORMING ARTS:

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can go to God together and it’s free!

Harry port, information, legal strategies and safe in Thurs Day League. www.princetoncurlingclub.com or Meet first Tuesday of each month @ 7 p.m. Â?

KSPSat 250-295-3541. � � ‘ in Riverside ‰ �

Clarke cases of abuse against women in relationships. Call � the 250-295-6400 Theatre. @ 250-295-3037 ’ ‘ � � “ Š ” �  ‘ KHQ  ‘ Contact Derek ‘

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24 hour women’s crisis line at 250-295-8211 for confiORLPRINCETON BRANCH: ‰­ ƒ � � • Š

KREM ƒ ˆ dential ƒ ˆ � – —˜�  � ‰­ ƒ � € � Š  � �

€ “  RECREATIONAL BADMINTON: services.

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION: Tuesdays: 12 p.m.

- 5 p.m./ 6 p.m.

- 8 p.m. Â? Â?

A&E � � � � � � � � � � � € �

Mondays at 8:00 pm at PSS gym, beginners welcome.

General meeting held on the third Sunday of each month Wednesdays: 12 ™’ � p.m. - 5 p.m. ™’ � ­ � � MONDAY NIGHT KXLY

– BRIDGE: ŠŠ � Œ � � ˆ � ˆ ™’ � € “

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Adult & Juniors (age 12+) at 1:00 PM. Fridays: p.m.Â?

- 5 p.m.

GBL 12P ­ � � @

­  € ‚ƒ„…†‡ � € � Š  � � € ­  Riverside Centre  �� � � �­ 7 - 9:30. Knowledge of bridge nec- ­ ˆ  � ‰ ˆ BRAZILIAN JIU-JITSU: V Saturdays: 10 a.m.

1 p.m.

CITV ­  ­ � �  �� � � �­ ­ ˆ  � ‰ ˆ

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� Š  � � ­  € ­ � � essary. Call€ ‚ƒ„…†‡ Gail @ 250-295-0171 GRANITE CREEK PRESERVATION Mondays & � �

Thursdays, 7:00 pm at the Princeton Baptist  � �  � � ‘ Š “ � ’   � ‹ � � �  � � ƒƒ �

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Meet the third Thursday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in PRINCETON MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES: DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB: Church. Contact Kyle 250-295-5489 Q � ­ �

TLC › ’ �� “ � “ “ ‹  � Œ � ­ � › ’ �� “ � › ’ �� “ �

the Princeton Museum Archive Room (upstairs). Every167 Vermilion Avenue 250-295-7588 Wednesdays @ Riverside Centre 10:30-3.

Call Arlen @ H ‚ ƒ  „ … … †� €œ……‡ “ ‘ �

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There will be no in July & Aug. princetonmuseum@gmail.com 250-295-6157 N „ € ‘ˆ –– ž ˆ TSN Â?Âœ ‘ˆ ƒ Â? Â? Š Â?  Â? Š Â?  Â? Š Â?  Â? Š Â?  Â? www.princetonmuseum.org PRINCETON LADIES AUXILIARY LEGION BRANCH 56: GIRL GUIDES OF CANADA: @ MC Â?  … Â?Â? €‰ ‘ ‚ƒ„…†‡ ‘ Â…Â? Â… ‡ ˆˆ  ‰ˆ €œ…†‡ “ € ‰ ‰ € ‚ƒ„…—‡ Â&#x; ‘ ­

ƒ � ‰ ­ € Š ‚ƒ„…—‡ ‰ ‘ Health Meet 2nd Tuesday of the month @ Contact: Carol CTVBC R � š ‘ Ž ˆ � Š Œ � ‘  –‹  �  š � � � Mack 250-295-7085 € ’ � � �

WELCOME WAGON! Legion Hall at 7:00 p.m.

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SUPPORT

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Are you a new to Princeton? If so, we have information PRINCETON MINOR HOCKEY: CANCER GROUP FOR WOMEN: F  Š TOON local,  Š  Š  Š  Š � Š

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Lori Gullison 250-295-3977 If interested in attending, please call: Barb 250-295- HEDLEY MUSEUM: G FAM

Â? Â? ÂĄÂ? Â? Š ‘ ‘ Â’ Â? ˆ  £ ‘ ÂŽ ‹ Â? ‰ Â? Â… € ‚ƒ„……‡ Â?

We also have gifts Ž for you from local merchants and busi- 4050 General œ –�

Meeting, meets ¢ the 2nd Monday of each month. or Del 250-295-3266 SIMILKAMEEN SHOTOKAN CLUB: „ € �� ¢ � KTLACallI

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1-866-856-8442 6 p.m. @ The Hedley Museum TOPS: 250-295-3909 or 250-295-7374 J ‘ˆ � Ž Ž � ’ RSP Š � �  � � ’œ � �  � Š � �  � Š � �  � Š � �  �

(Take Off Pounds Sensibly) chapter meets at Riverside HOSPITAL AUXILIARY: CLUB:  Â?‘ K CITY ÂŒ Â… Â?Â? ÂŽÂ? Â… Â? € Â? Â‚ÂƒÂ„Â„ÂĽÂ‡ Â’ š ÂŽ Â?

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PRINCETON POSSE JR.

HOCKEY CLUB: Thursday. Weigh-in-Time 8:30 Š

AM INDOOR Meets Monday of every month, 1:00 p.m.

Hos- Wellness Y SHOOTING Â? Â?

RANGE Juniors HIST second Š

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& Seniors meet Â? Â?

‘ ‘ˆ 250-295-6544 9:00–10:00 AM. For more information please pital Room.

For info., Call Doreen @ 250-295at 7 p.m. every Wednesday at the Family Centre (behind COMBoardW

Meeting

contact 295-3658 or žMyrna 250-295-7272 the legion). Phone 250-295-6150.

1577 B ­¥Š PRINCETON CLUB: SPC ­¥Š Lynda 250- � ­¥Š

‰  Â?Â…Â… ‰ Â…  Â? Â?Â? ˆ ‰ ‰ € Â?‚œ„†‡ ‰ ‘ ­¥Š FIGURE SKATING ­¥Š Visit BRAV U Â? ™ www.tops.orgÂŽ  Â? € Š ‚…¼¼¤‡ ‘ˆ

‘ Â… Â’  Â? € ‘Â? ‚…¼¼•‡Lynette Â? ‰ Boyd: 250-295-7113 PRINCETON and DISTRICT COMMUNITY Â? ™ € ‡ SKILLS VERMILION FORKS FIELD NATURALISTS: SHOW A  œ ­  œ ­  œ ­ Â? – ‹ Â’ Â? – CENTRE SOCIETY: Group Â? Â? meets second Tuesday of every month, 7 p.m. at KOKANEE SUMMER SWIM CLUB: WGN „ ‰ ­ ‰ “ …‰ ”‰ Â… € Â‚Â…ÂĽÂ˜Â›Â‡ Â?Â? Â? Â? ˆ ‰ ‘ ˆ ‰ ‘ ‰ ­ ‰ ­ ‰ Š ‰ Š Meetings are held quarterly on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. the Riverside Centre. Public welcome. € Lindsay: 250-295-0759 KAYU

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Œ™ ƒ˜ � ˆ § € …žƒ � � €  Wednesday & Thursday @ Riverside Center

Call Shirley at 250-295-4076

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PRINCETON FAMILY SERVICES SOCIETY :

Meetings 3rd Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in the Club House.

FAMILY PLACE 120 Kenley Ave. open Tues., Wed., and Thurs. 11- 2.

(Pre-natal) 11 -12 Moms help prepare and enjoy lunch together.

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• Electronics • Household Fire Alarms Bottle Depot • C02 Alarms WE ACCEPT MOST BEVERAGE CONTAINERS • Light Bulbs

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Drop off only during HOURS: 11 AM - 4 PM DAILY regular hours.

CLOSED TUESDAYS AND STAT HOLIDAYS

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

250-295-3835

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• Year round RV • New Wash Systems spaces available.

• New Vacuums • Propane available during office hours.

• Wash Bays Open 24/7 Pellets Available • Auto & Bottle Propane $3/bag • Showers & Ice Open 6 days/week Mon 9-5, Tues-Sat. 8-5

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Aquarium Supplies Aviary Supplies Herp Supplies Live Fish

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Christmas colors have historic significance

Prior to Christianity green was viewed as the color of life. During harsh winters people would cut evergreen trees and bring them into their homes.

Decorations adorning homes and businesses in the familiar colors of red and green are popular come the holiday season.

Even gift wrap, greeting cards and clothing tend to lean toward red and green as the holiday season hits full swing.

It is difficult to think of Christmas without envisioning everything awash in these popular colors, broken up only by the inclusion of gold, white or silver accents.

The colors of Christmas are often

taken for granted, and many celebrants are unaware of how these colors became symbols of the holiday season and why they remain so to this day.

Several theories exist as to why red and green became the hallmarks of Christmas. One such theory is that the colors evolved from pagan celebrations similar to the evolution of Christmas traditions. Prior to the arrival of Christianity, many cultures viewed the color green as the

symbol of life . It is believed that, during harsh winters, evergreen trees were cut down and brought indoors to symbolize that life still exists

and thrives despite the cold and darkness of winter. Other pagan holidays featured the use of green, red and gold, including the festival of

Poinsettias are a relatively recent addition to Christmas symbolism, as they were only first introduced to America in 1828, when they were brought back from Mexico by Joel Poinsett.

The holiday season is filled with many different colors that brighten up homes and businesses. Combined with the many twinkling lights used on displays, red and green decorations can add vitality to the dark days of December.

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color red to religious masses and celebrations.

Gold is frequently used in holiday decorations as well. Gold can represent the sun and light, both important ways to ward off the dark winter. In addition, gold was one of the gifts brought to baby Jesus, making it a color of significance within the Christian faith.

Red and green poinsettias also are a symbol of the holiday season, but they didn’t start the colorful tradition.

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As Christianity spread across Europe and eventually other parts of the world, red and green were linked to Jesus Christ. Green still represented life, but now this was the eternal life offered by Christ.

Red was said to symbolize sacrifice, namely the blood of Jesus when he died on the cross.

Some Christians believe that Jesus wore a crown of holly thorns whose berries were originally white. As Jesus’ blood touched the berries, they turned red.

Some theorize that the red of the holiday season represents the apples on the tree of paradise in the Garden of Eden. Around the 14th century, the faithful would put on Paradise Plays on December 24 to share the story of creation with those who could not read. It is nearly impossible to find a fruit-bearing apple tree in the winter, so a pine tree adorned with red apples was used instead.

Bishops also wore red robes, further tying the

As the Christmas season approaches, we recall with pleasure, all the great folks we’ve had the privilege to know and serve this past year, and wish you all the very merriest holiday season ever!

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There’s still time to do it at the last minute

Approximately nine per cent of shoppers plan to hit the stores on Christmas Eve. According to Consumer Reports 62 per cent of last minute shoppers grab gift cards.

Tackling tasks well in advance has many advantages, and often it is in one’s best interest to be ahead of the game, including when the game at hand is holiday shopping.

But men and women who simply can’t get a head start on their holiday shopping need not fear, as waiting until the eleventh hour to do the

bulk of your shopping can have some distinct advantages, too.

Consumer Reports’ 2012 Holiday Poll found 9 percent of shoppers — an estimated 17 million people — planned to shop in stores on Christmas Eve in 2012.

Many stores are still open on Christmas Eve, even if the doors are only unlocked for a lim-

ited number of hours.

That gives shoppers one last chance to find the perfect presents. In addition to having more time to decide on gifts, here are some other benefits to shopping later in the season.

• Smaller crowds: As the holiday season winds down, many shoppers have already completed their shop-

ping. Fewer people tend to be in stores in the final days before Christmas, as they are readying their homes for company or making travel plans. This can be a prime time for shopping and getting through malls or other retailers in less time.

• Discounted prices: Anxious to reduce inventory and make the most of end-of-theyear profits, stores may discount merchandise even further for fast sale. Shoppers anxious to save a little bit more or come in under budget may find waiting to shop is to their financial advantage.

• Lower chance of discovery: One difficulty of shopping early is keeping all of the gifts hidden for the duration of the month. Waiting until later to shop means only having to camouflage gifts for a few days. When you wait, curious kids are less likely to find their gifts before the big day.

• Last-minute specials: Some online retailers offer “doorbuster” sales at various

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times during the holiday shopping season. These sales may offer additional discounts or even free shipping. Just be sure to balance the benefits of the discount against the shipping price. If it means having to pay a premium for overnight shipping, it may not be worth the investment.

• More time to plan: By the end of the holiday

season you may have a better idea of what you need to purchase. You also may have polled others regarding what they are giving, reducing the chances of giving duplicate gifts.

says 62 percent of lastminute shoppers grab gift cards. If you fall into that category, waiting to buy the cards won’t be an issue so long as you make it to the stores before they close.

• Gift cards galore: Some people prefer to give gift cards, which are available all season long. Consumer Reports

Last-minute shopping has its advantages.

If time is ticking away, there are still deals to be had.

Merry Christmas

and best wishes for a prosperous New Year.

Crisis Assistance thanks you for your support throughout the year.

A Heartfelt “Thank You” To all of our community members for their wonderful support through out the year.

Once again this year, our Stopping the Violence program was supported by Shoppers Drug Mart’s “Tree of Life” community fundraiser.

We continue to work with our partner agencies to find ways to improve the availability of resources in our great community. This year we introduced the GP for Me program pilot project. This has been well received & appreciated by all the participants.

Thank You for the personal donations made throughout the year

We wish you all a Very Merry Christmas & Prosperous 2016 Princeton Family Services Society www.pfss.org

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There is more than one way to celebrate the holidays

Hanukkah actually means “dedication” in Hebrew.

The holiday season is a time to celebrate with friends and family.

Several holidays are celebrated in this relatively short time period, making this one of the most festive times of the year.

Many holiday celebrations focus on the exchange of presents, which may be exchanged with relatives, friends and even coworkers. But are you familiar with the origins of exchanging gifts?

Christmas People exchange gifts on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day all over the world. For Christians, Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, who Christians believe was a gift from the Creator.

From a religious stand-

point, gifting others around Christmastime can be traced back to the stories of the Three Kings (also referred to as the “Three Wise Men”) who visited Jesus after his birth. Frankincense, a fragrance involved in worship; gold; and myrrh, an incense associated with funerals, was presented. These gifts symbolized worship in Christ, that He would be the King of Kings, and that suffering and death would come to Him. Another giver of gifts is part of many Christmas celebrations. St. Nicholas, a fourth century saint, is a beloved figure across the globe who has a reputation for giving gifts in secret and helping the needy. The figure of “Santa Claus” is based on St. Nicholas,

Stocking tradition still a mystery Mantles adorned with garland and other holiday trinkets make fireplaces come alive for Christmas. That magic is only enhanced by hanging Christmas stockings, which are just waiting to be filled with goodies for good girls and boys. Those without a fireplace often hang stockings from windowsills and stairway banisters.

No written record exists to explain the origin of hanging stockings on fireplace mantles.

Despite this, many people link the tradition to a tale about St. Nicholas. As that story goes, St. Nicholas was traveling through a village when he overheard the plight of three women. They were poor, and their father could not afford an ample dowry to marry them off. Rather than have them end up spinsters, St. Nicholas secretly tossed bags of coins through a window (or down the chimney, depending on which version of the story you read or hear), and they were captured in the girls’ stockings hanging to dry by the fire. The family was overjoyed to have received such riches.

Soon news traveled about the mysterious money in stockings, and other children left out stockings for St. Nicholas to capture their own gifts.

The tradition has transformed over the years, and now many children hang stockings by the chimney with the expectation that the stockings will be filled with gifts from Santa. Traditions once suggested that only gifts from Santa were left in stockings, while gifts placed beneath the tree were from family, but that has since changed. Stockings are now meant to hold small gifts while larger items are placed under the tree.

Stockings should be hung away from the flames of the fire as a safety precaution. Some children even like to hang individual stockings on their bedposts instead of on a fireplace mantle.

and the blending of the two has evolved as history has mixed with folklore and personal traditions.

Hanukkah Hanukkah is an eight-day Jewish celebration that commemorates the rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem. The word “hanukkah” actually means “dedication” in Hebrew.

The Jews, including Judah Maccabee, helped drive the Syrians out of Jerusalem. In one of Judaism’s most central texts, Maccabee and others witnessed a miracle at the temple. Even though there was only enough oil to keep a menorah’s candles burning for one day, the flames continued for eight nights.

Kwanzaa Kwanzaa is an American holiday that pays homage to traditions and cultural influences from Africa. The holiday was developed in 1966 by Maulana Ndabezitha Karenga. The focus of Kwanzaa is on family and the harvest as well as certain principles, such as unity and faith.

Gifts make up one of the seven symbols of Kwanzaa celebrations. However, gift-sharing is not the central part of this special holiday. Gifts are symbolic of the labor and love of parents and the commitments made and kept by their children.

From Our Family to your Family at Christmas

Thanks for all the joy youʻve given us this past year.

Have a happy holiday!

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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.

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Hope your season radiates all the warmth and happiness you deserve.

It’s been our pleasure doing business with you, and we look forward to serving you again in the new year.

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Favorite Christmas songs have surprising roots Holiday traditions vary from family to family, but one component of the holidays that seems to be universally enjoyed is a good Christmas song. Music is piped throughout malls and stores to entertain shoppers, and favorite tunes may be on the radio or streamed through a digital music service as families decorate their homes.

Many people may love Christmas songs and carols, but not everyone shares the same favorites. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of material when it comes to Christmas songs, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

In 2014, Time magazine researched records at the U.S. Copyright Office to determine the most popular and most recorded Christmas songs since 1978. when copyright registrations were digitized. The following are some of the more beloved holiday tunes and a bit of history about each song.

• “Silent Night”: One of the most rerecorded songs in history (733 versions since 1978), “Silent Night,” was composed in 1818

by Franz Xaver Gruber and put to lyrics

by Joseph Mohr. It was first performed on Christmas Eve at St. Nicholas parish church in Oberndorf, a village in Austria. Today’s version is a slow lullaby, but it’s believed the original was a dance-like tune in 6/8 time.

• “O Holy Night”: This popular song was composed by Adolphe Adam in 1847 to a French poem titled, “Minuit, chrétiens (Midnight, Christians).” Many notable performers, including Perry Como, Céline Dion, Josh Groban, Michael Crawford, and Lea Michele, have performed “O Holy Night.”

• “Silver Bells”: Now a Christmas classic, “Silver Bells” originally was written for the Bob Hope film, “The Lemon Drop Kid.” Songwriter Jay Livingston wanted to title the

song “Tinkle Bell,” but his wife dissuaded him from using the word “tinkle.”

• “White Christmas”: Irving Berlin believed his song “White Christmas” would be an instant hit. His prediction was correct, especially after singer Bing Crosby recorded it.

• “Jingle Bells”: Although it has become one of the more popular Christmas songs, “Jingle Bells” really was written for Thanksgiving. It’s also one of the oldest holiday songs of American origin. James Lord Pierpont, the song’s author, was inspired by the famous sleigh races of Medford, Massachusetts.

• “Do You Hear What I Hear”: Noel Regney wrote this song as a call to peace during the Cuban Missile Crisis. The original context has long been forgotten, and “Do You Hear What I Hear” is now a staple of holiday celebrations.

• “Santa Claus is Coming to Town”: James Gillespie wrote this tune while riding a subway and reminiscing about his childhood with his brother. It became a hit after being performed at the famed Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

• “The Christmas Song”: This classic Christmas song was written in 1944 by Bob Wells and Mel Tormé. It’s usually subtitled “Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire.” The song was written during a heat wave as a way to think cool thoughts. It only took 40 minutes to write the music and some of the lyrics. Nat King Cole’s rendition of the song is among the more popular versions.

Christmas songs are enjoyed and performed year after year. Popular songs conAlthough today it’s a popular Christmas tradition, Jingle Bells was originally written as a tinue to endure and attract new fans.

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Along with the fragrant evergreens and twinkling lights synonymous with the holiday season, poinsettias make up a key component of holiday decorating.

Unlike holly and some of the other greenery that is commonly associated with the holidays, poinsettias do not naturally thrive in the colder temperatures. These plants originate in southern Mexico and were considered an exotic plant when first introduced to the United States by Joel Robert Poinsett, the first American ambassador to Mexico.

Because they are a tropical plant, poinsettias can be damaged by exposure to low temperatures, even if they are only exposed for short periods of time. For maximum plant life, poinsettias need to be placed near a warm, sunny window, or another area that has ample amounts of light. They thrive in temperatures between 60 and 75 F and should be kept away from warm or cold drafts.

Contrary to popular belief, poinsettias are not poisonous to humans or animals, but they should not be ingested due to the potential for allergic reactions.

Poinsettias can help remove pollutants from indoor air, which is advantageous during the winter months when doors and windows are typically kept closed.

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All you want to know about Christmas Vacation Holiday films hold a special place in many people’s hearts, and perhaps no holiday movie of the last 30 years has resonated as much as “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.” The oft-quoted holiday favorite turned 25 years old in 2014, yet the film remains as popular as ever.

Fans of “Christmas Vacation” can no doubt quote their favorite lines from the film, but the following are a few tidbits that even the most ardent “Vacation” fan might be unfamiliar with.

• The movie is based on a story titled “Christmas 59,” which was written by the same man, John Hughes, who wrote and produced the film. The film pays homage to this story when Clark Griswold is rummaging through the attic and finds a movie reel named “Christmas 59.”

• Frank Capra III worked as an assistant director on the film. In one scene of the film, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” which was directed by Frank Capra III’s grandfather, is on a television in the background.

• Actress Mae Questrel (Aunt Bethany) provided the voices for Betty Boop and Olive Oyl in the 1930s. “Christmas Vacation” would be her final film.

• “Christmas Vacation” featured a handful of “Saturday Night Live” alumni. In addition to the film’s star, Chevy Chase,

Good advice on pine needles Despite how well you may tend to Christmas trees and wreaths, you can expect some pine needles to find their way onto your floors during the holiday season. Such needles can become imbedded in carpeting or stuck in socks and furniture, proving to be quite a nuisance. Attempting to vacuum them all up can be frustrating, as some vacuums simply do not have the suction power to handle all of those heavy needles. Plus, they can become lodged in the inner cavities of the vacuum and clog it. To lessen the mess, wrap a tree bag around the base of the Christmas tree when you are setting it up and hide it under the tree skirt. This bag will catch many of the needles that fall off during the season. Each day, sweep any needles that make it to the floor so they are not tracked around the house throughout the month of December. Think about making a homemade sticky needle catcher. Wrap duct tape around your hands or a broom with the sticky side facing out, then pat areas of the floor where needles have accumulated, and the needles will likely stick to the tape. If you want the evergreen aroma to last a little longer in your home, place collected pine needles in a cloth satchel and make a potpourri bag for an inexpensive air freshener.

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SNL alums Randy Quaid, Julia LouisDreyfus and Brian Doyle-Murray appeared in the film.

• The role of Cousin Rocky had no lines in the film.

• In the “Lampoon” films that preceded “Christmas Vacation,” Rusty was the older child of the Griswold clan. However, he is the younger sibling in this film.

• “Christmas Vacation” marked the directorial debut for Jeremiah Chechik, who went on to direct “Benny & Joon” and 1998’s “The Avengers.”

• The movie had a large budget ($27 million) for a comedy with no special effects.

• Surprisingly, “Christmas Vacation” had its own sequel that few are familiar with. The made-for-television “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure” was released in 2003.

• Cousin Eddie’s fashion style, in particular the sweater/Dickie combination, was the brainchild of actor Randy Quaid’s wife.

• No part of “Christmas Vacation” takes place on Christmas Day. The film culminates with the antics that take place at the Griswold home on December 24.

• Brian Doyle-Murray, who played Frank Shirley, is the brother of another

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• “Christmas Vacation” was the only movie in the series up until then that did not feature Lindsey Buckingham’s song, “Holiday Road.”

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Dear Santa, My name is Deacon. I am 5. I have been a good boy all year. For Christmas, please bring me a Remote control ski-doo and my very own Quad that I can ride on. I will leave a snack of milk and cookies for you, and 8 carrots for your Reindeer. Thank you, Love, Deacon

Dear Santa, My name is Tegan. I have been a very Good girl all year. For Christmas I would like my Little Ponies, Frozen stuff, and a Little birdie. Please don’t forget my Little brother, Carter. I will leave cookies and muffins for you. And Carrots for your Reindeer. Love, Tegan

Dear Santa, My name is Molly. I am 5 years old. I have been a good girl for most of the year.

For Christmas I would like a frozen guitar and a Violin. Also a play cooking set like Doc McStuffins.

Please don’t forget my Sister Courtney. I will leave a snack for you and your Reindeer. You will love our Christmas tree! Love, Molly

Dear Santa, My name is Lily. I am 5 years old. I have been a good girl most of the year. I would like a Star Lily unicorn and a zoomer kitty. Santa Please don’t forget my cousins Amy and John.

I will leave cookies, milk and carrots for your Reindeer. Love, Lily

Dear Santa, My name is Cindy.

I love you Santa.

I would like a Barbie doll please.

Thank you Santa.

Love Cindy

Dear Santa, I love your workshop because it is so beautiful. I love the toys you bring me.

Can you make cupcakes for my family?

I would love unicorn, a Mia doll, and a toy house. Have a good Christmas Love Emily.

Dear Santa, My name is Katie and I am 5.

I have been a Little bit of a good girl all the time. For Christmas I would like, a Zoomer kitty, a Little Pony and a Monster High Doll.

Please don’t forget my mom and dad, and my brother and sister. I will leave a snack of apples for you. Love, Katie

Dear Santa: I would like so baby house and clothes and house stuff also some kitchen stuff, table and chairs hello Kitty house.

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Dear Santa, How are your reindeer? Please may I have a dino lego set. I have been good and so have my brothers. Don’t forget your cookies and milk. Can you please bring my baby brother a toy. Merry Christmas.

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Dear Santa, How are you? How are the reindeers?

I would like a zoomer kitty please. I am really excited for Christmas.

My brothers and sister have been good too.

Don’t forget your milk and cookies. from Ciena

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Dear Santa, How are you Santa. I would like a toy dinorex.

How are your reindeers? My brother and I have been good this year.

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Dear Santa, My name is Kate. I am 5. I have been a good girl all year. For Christmas I would like some Barbie Dolls, Monster High Dolls, some Paint and paper. Please don’t forget my sister. If you’re hungry I will leave Cookies and Carrots for you. Thank you. Love, Kate

Dear Santa, A big or small present will be perfect.

I would love a zoomer kitty and a desk please.

I have been good because I have eaten all my dinner. I am so excited to spend Christmas with my whole family.

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Dear Santa, My name is Ben. I love you. I hope you are well. For Christmas, I would like a Slide, and a Wreath, and new blocks. Please don’t forget my brother and sister at home. I will leave a snack for you and your Reindeer.

Love, Ben

Dear Santa, My name is Madison. I have been a good girl all year. For Christmas I would like a zoomer kitten and a Zoomer puppy. I would like to wish my neighbor Alicia a merry Christmas as well. And hope Santa doesn’t forget her. I will leave cookies for you. Love Madison

Dear Santa, My name is Abhi.

I love you Santa.

I hope you are well.

I hope your reindeer are ready for the big day.

Please may I have a duck for Christmas.

Love Abhi

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How is Mrs. Claus?

My sister Layla has been good this year and so have I. Please may I have Starwars Lego.

Hope you have a good Christmas.

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Dear Santa, My name is Jazmyn. I am 5. I have been a good girl all year. For Christmas please bring me a Little doll house and some furniture for my big doll house. Please don’t forget my 2 brothers, they would like some presents too. I will leave a snack for you and your Reindeer because you might be hungry. Thank you Love, Jazmyn

Dear Santa, My name is Taylor. I am 5. I have been a good boy and am really good at letters and manners. For Christmas I would like a Toy bike, Quad and Monster truck. I want my friends to have something to play with too. Please don’t forget my sister. I will leave cookies and milk for you and carrots for your Reindeer. Thank you. Love, Taylor

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