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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 42
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
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Honouring the past, welcoming the future A few reasons for celebration were enjoyed at the Riverside Centre when 100 people came together to honour locals for service and the opportunity to meet the new doctors. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
A celebration to honour those who have worked to provide medical services and uphold medical standards in Princeton during the past, in the present and welcoming those who will provide them in the future was held on October 10 at the Riverside Centre. Jeff Larsen, manager of Princeton Weyerhauser and member of the Industry Stakeholders group emceed the evening, introduced guest speakers and passed along greetings and congratulations from MP Alex Atamanenko and MLA Jackie Tegart, who were
unable to attend the celebration. Guest speakers included; Andrew Neuner - Interior Health vice president of Community Integration, Dr. Curtis Bell, Mayor Frank Armitage, Area H director Brad Hope, Ed Staples and Susan Brown. Numerous thank you’s were extended for the efforts and hard work of those involved in the processes of regaining 24/7 ER care and planning for the future of Princeton’s medical care. Included in the thank you’s were the Industry Stakeholders; Jeff Larsen, Ivan Louie, Solana
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Dr. Eva Idanwekhai, Susan Brown and Ed Staples cut and serve cake during the social part of the celebration held at the Riverside Centre on October 10.
Beatles tribute band featured at Riverside Centre Lisa Carleton
lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
In the 60s, four young men took the music world by storm. “Beatlemania” ensued, crossing music genres—resulting in the Beatles being classified as the bestselling band in history. The magic of this musical history is carried forward and continued in the present through the efforts of those who love the music and pay tribute to the band. On Saturday, Oct. 19, residents will have the opportunity to meet a group of people who are carring this magic forward.
A chance meeting with Paul McCartney brought about changes in Jody Tennant’s life in a big way. Tennant, an avid Beatles fan was inspired by the meeting to fulfil his dream of being a musician—to become Paul McCartney in a Beatles Band. After years of hard work practicing and teaching himself to play left handed, Jody Tennant portrays Paul McCartney in Canada’s number one Beatles tribute band, The Fab Fourever. Kevin Davey, shares his vocal talents in the role of John Lennon. He’s quite detail
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oriented and drives the band to replicate the Beatles sound as close to original as they can. George Harrison, the “quiet Beatle” is portrayed by Jean-Luc Perron. The roles of John Lennon and George Harrison have been performed by Perron in various Beatles tributes. Talented with various instruments, Paul Kaszonyi began with the band as their sound engineer eventually becoming the drummer to play the role of Ringo Starr. In order to truly replicate the sound off the Beatles, the Fab Fourever includes the
talents of Blake Mackay on keyboards and sound effects. Handling everything including costumes, props, travel and technical are Jenn and Terry Cormack the band’s road and stage managers. On Saturday, Oct. 19 the Princeton Community Arts Council proudly presents The Fab Fourever—come get swept up in Beatlemania and be taken back in time at the Riverside Centre Theatre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are on sale prior to the concert at the Sunflower Gallery, Thomasina’s and are available Saturday, at the door.
HALLOWEEN FAMILY FUN NIGHT Hosted by the Princeton & District Agricultural Fair
Saturday, October 26th, 2013 at the Sunflower Downs (Fair Grounds) Gates open at 5:00 pm
For more info or to Volunteer Call: Jen @ 295-7438 or Dawne @ 295-6263 Donations can also be made to support the Princeton Posse or Kokanee Swim Club.
Admission is FREE! Fun Night Shuttle Available
Donations of Non-Perishable Food Items to support our local Food Bank are appreciated!