COMMUNITY Cool projects Grade 8 Science Fair at PSS Page 2
NEWS Police and family still looking for answers Page 5
EVENTS
Grad Hockey and Ice Show pics Page 10 & 11
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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 11
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
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MP Atamanenko to host community forum BC Southern Interior MP Alex Atamanenko is hosting a MP Community Forum this month in Princeton. Since his election eight years ago Atamanenko has regularly hosted meetings in communities throughout his riding in cooperation with MLAs, locally elected officials and other stakeholders involved with issues of concern. He favours the forum format because it provides an opportunity for panelists to briefly address the audience and then the meeting is opened to questions from the floor. “Our Forums are a perfect example of elected officials from all levels of government cooperating in the best interests of their community. Folks can express their concerns and ask questions of all the representatives,” said the NDP MP. “Personally I find that these meetings give me a better idea of what issues are important to constituents and how different areas of my riding are affected,” added Atamanenko. The Princeton Forum will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2014 from 7 – 9 p.m., at the Princeton Legion (170 Bridge St.). Panelists: Alex Atamanenko, MP Jackie Tegart, MLA, Fraser-Nicola Frank Armitage, Mayor of Princeton Brad Hope, RDOS Area H Director.
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Starskate 2 skaters; Shelby Nylund, Hanna Gould, Alexia Boyd, Jessica Musgrove, Danika Sulentich, Shianne Hillebrand and Mylee Coyne perform to Mamma Mia during the Broadway - Ice Show 2014 at the Princeton Arena on Sunday.
Broadway graces Princeton Arena Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
For two hours on Sunday, March 9, locals were treated to the talents of young skaters from the Princeton Skating Club lead by head coach Diane Blank. Canskate Juniors and Seniors, Starskate 1 and 2 levels as well as the Power Skate teams performed in groups, duets and as soloists in a presentation entitled Broadway - Ice Show 2014. Tanya Lawes, emcee for the afternoon welcomed everyone and introduced Cst. Mike Leiding who sang O Canada. Broadway was represented by group numbers performed from The Wizard of Oz, Grease, Footloose as well as All that Jazz, Mamma Mia and Seasons of Love. Mixed in amongst
the group performances were the solo dances by Jessica Musgrove, Mylee Coyne, Hanna Gould, Tallis Dixon, Shelby Nylund, Alexia Boyd, Haruka Abe, Trey Smith, Danuka Sulentich and Shianne Hillebrand—the Starskate 1 and 2 skaters. After their performances, cheers and applause as well as numerous flowers were presented to the skaters—all received with huge smiles. On behalf of the Princeton Skating Club executive, Lawes extended a thank you to the businesses and community members who have given their support to the club. “Without all of you, this just wouldn’t happen,” she said. Thanks were also extended to the executive, parents, volunteers and especially the skaters. See more photos on Pg. 11
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