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SPOTLIGHT (Throughout edition)
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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 15
Wednesday, April 9, 2014
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A jewel of an evening Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Kathryn Glover wins the main diamond prize and a tile art plaque during the annual ladies night, The Diamond Dinner hosted by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #56 Princeton. The 12th annual Diamond Dinner was emceed for the first time by Cliff Glover who gave great praise to John Haayer, retired founder of the event. For eleven years John had put his heart and soul into the Princeton Legion’s Ladies Diamond Dinner. He engineered the whole concept of the event in his mind and made it a reality. He perfected his Ladies Diamond Dinner and turned it into the one and only ladies semi-formal affair that the town of Princeton has. John always stated that without all of his volunteers, he could never have accomplished this incredible project. Speaking for myself and the other volunteers, we always look forward to this night when we can honor our ladies of Princeton. Many of our volunteers here have shared this wonderful journey with John over the past 11 years. He has passed along his knowledge and experience to us so we can carry on his heritage of the Ladies Diamond Dinner and hopefully fill his rather large shoes to make him proud. Glover proposes a toast to John: This is our time to honour John Haayer – so let’s raise our glasses in respect and thanks for his concept, many hours of involvement and dedication over the years. By the way, John say’s, “to have fun, drink, be merry, and take a cab home!” ~ Thank you John.
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The Princeton Kokanee Swim Club celebrated registration day with a party at the Riverside Center on Thursday, April 3. The kids enjoyed a super game of twister, hot dogs and cupcakes.
Kokanees open season with a party Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
The days of May 7 to August 16 consist of the regular Kokanee Swim Club season in Princeton. Ages 4 to 18 are welcome to join Kokanees and ages 18 and up to join Krokanees. Do not worry if you missed the sign up party—registration, as well as all program schedules, are available on line at http:// www.princetonkokanees.ca. It is the goal of the Kokanees to offer age specific training for all of our athletes geared towards challenging each individual and developing each individual to the best of their abilities. KidSport BC grant applications are also available. The absolute final deadline to register for the swim club season is May 31, 2014. Outside of regular swim sessions, the
season hosts five regular swim meets as well as regionals and then finishing with provincials. As one of the fundraisers for the upcoming season, the Princeton Kokanees are holding a Lotto 50/50 Raffle. Tickets are $20 each and the winner will be drawn during the June 7 Princeton Try Swim Meet. Tickets are available from Princeton Kokanee Swim Club families. Fifty percent of the funds raised through ticket sales will go to the winner and the remaining half of the funds to the Princeton Kokanee Swim Club to assist with operating costs. The club is hoping to sell 400 tickets—that is a $4,000 prize for one lucky winner and $4,000 to the Kokanees. For any further information, please contact Lindsay 250295-0759 or Sharon 250-295-4080.
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