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SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
Volume 63 Issue 34
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
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Joyful sounds make for merriment in the streets
The statement, “music soothes the soul” could never have been more correct as one walked through the streets of Princeton this past weekend. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
On Friday evening, the Vancouver Morris Men performed a few dances bringing the downtown core to life with colour and sound — a prequel of events to come. The official opening of the 5th annual Princeton Traditional Music Festival began with a welcome, thank you’s and introductions of dignitaries from Rika Ruebsaat and Jon Bartlett, founders of the festival. “Dobrodošli na Princeton,” (Welcome to Princeton) was the Slovenian greeting given by Acting Mayor Jason Earle, in celebration of the cultures of Eastern Europe, the “new music” focus of this year’s festival and one of the many founding cultures of the Similkameen area. Area H Director Brad Hope welcomed visitors, musicians and friends; and extended an invitation to enjoy the town and Area H, “look outside the community as well, he said, “you’ll love it.” “Music is the soul of a country, said Fraser-Nicola MLA Harry Lali, “what better town to represent Canada, than Princeton.” “You folks are in for a real treat,” said Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC southern Interior. He then shared how delighted he was to have reconnected with Ruebsaat and Bartlett, with whom he had sung together with in a classroom during the 70s.
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Just look at those smiles
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The Psycho Acoustic Ceili Band played for the Friday evening street dance. Traditional dances were both called and instructed by Cari-Ann Thor. Festival attendees enjoyed the dance lessons as evidenced by the looks on their faces.
Cyclists continue journey to raise hope Barb Grimm Black Press
Six riders from the Victoria area cycled through Princeton on Aug. 16 to help raise awareness and funds for families living with ALS. They began cycling 650 kilometres from Kamloops on Aug. 9, continuing throughout the Okanagan and finishing in Hope on Aug. 18. “The ride was beautiful today, despite the constant headwinds and passing trucks. Motorists showed their support along the way by waving, cheering and friendly honks” said Trish Fougner, cyclist and organizer of the ride. The plan for the ride was inspired by Cindy
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Lister, who lost her father to the disease. “Cycle of Hope has been my way of healing from the loss of my dad from this devastating disease. My goal is to raise awareness and much needed funds to find a cure for ALS,” said Lister. Paralympic athlete David Cook is experiencing first-hand the effects of ALS. Cook, a silver medalist in sailing at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games, has been diagnosed with a form of ALS, similar to that of physicist Steven Hawking. The disease has affected his legs, arms and core muscle groups. “ALS is an illness that deteriorates the body
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