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The Similkameen
Volume 64 Issue 43
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
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Auxiliary Fashion Show comeback Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
After a four year hiatus, the Hospital Auxiliary Fashion Show returned. Members of the auxiliary, Ruth McLeod and Dianne Easterling organized the affair. On Monday, Oct. 22 from 2 to 4 p.m., ladies from the Hospital Auxiliary modelled fashions from The Boutique —(what they fondly call the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store) and while watching the show, audience members were treated to various baked goodies, coffee and tea, made and served by members of the auxiliary. McLeod said that she and Easterling felt that having a fashion show again was “a good way to introduce new members and to provide some good PR for the store.” Emcee Laila Bird, welcomed a jam-packed hall of guests, stating that it was, “great to see such a lovely crowd.” “The Boutique,” she added, “is one of the best places to buy clothing in Princeton.” Servers, spotters and emcee Laila Bird were all wearing clothing that can be purchased at The Boutique. Bird mentioned that she could see that many women in the audience were as well wearing Boutique fashions. Bird went on to announce the models and give explanation of the fashions they wore. Lynn Boyd, Doreen Poulsen, Grace Rice, Sharron Rose and Joy Linden modelled casual wear, business wear and evening wear. The afternoon turned out to be a great fundraiser—proof of which was the full house of ladies with smiles enjoying an afternoon out and a fashion show to boot. The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary is a proud supporter of the community.
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Lisa Carleton/Spotlight The Princeton Hospital Auxiliary held a fashion show fundraiser at the United Church Hall on Monday. Top: Lynn Boyd and bottom: Doreen Poulsen were two members of the auxiliary who modeled clothing from the Princeton Hospital Auxiliary Thrift Store, otherwise known as The Boutique.
Community gives thanks to RDOS Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Having concern for local issues, and time spent working for candidates, convinced Brad Hope to step into the world of politics. In 2008 he was elected as Area H Director for the Regional District of Okanagan-Similkameen. (RDOS) He was again elected in 2011. Director Hope has enjoyed getting to know and working with the residents of Tulameen, Coalmont, Eastgate, Osprey and Chain Lakes, Allison Lake and the Princeton areas. He has become well known for his dedication to the environment and support of numerous projects such as; Tulameen’s “Raise The Roof ”, the library, museum, airport and the trails in the area—just to name a few. For the past seven months he has
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also spent a great deal of time working with the Stakeholders group trying to resolve the hospital issues. Most recently, residents of the Osprey, Link and Chain Lakes area are extending their gratitude and appreciation towards Director Hope and the RDOS. On Saturday, Oct. 13, Director Hope presented two cheques from the RDOS to assist residents of these areas with two items of major concern. The Osprey Water board - governing water service to 87 households. The Westmere Lake Dam, which had been serving the households since the mid 1960’s had to be decommissioned
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