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EVANS SHARES INSIGHT
An entertaining and informative presentation - jointly sponsored by Princeton District Teachers' Union, the Steelworkers and CUPE Unions - was made by Opposition Critic for the Ministry of Mines & Energy, and Nelson/Creston NDP MLA Corky Evans last Sunday afternoon in Princeton Legion Hall.
Just over fifty area residents attended and enjoyed Evans' take on politics and the problems with our country.
Evans explained the four most interesting facts about the upcoming Federal Election, which included:
1) "It's not very complicated. We (British Columbians) will actually decide how this country is governed" as a result of changes in polling times across Canada.
2) "It's largely about power. It's about who gets power and the question in people's minds is not who will get power, but who will fix the way Canada is governed."
Evans explained Canadians are looking for a different kind of governing body.
"This time they are looking for a party with integrity with people with integrity to fix this broken system."
3) "The secret you can print in local newspapers, but won't see on TV is that Jack Layton is not going to win the most seats. We (the NDP) also knew that the moment that this election was called - neither are the other guys."
This point led Evans to describe, with many recent examples, how an opposition NDP has aided in the governing of Canada by keeping the rest of government honest.
Evans also pointed out that with the demise of the Reform Party, many voters are looking to the NDP.
"Our neighbours who voted Social Credit and Reform are coming back to the fold. They've been lost, so welcome them."
Evans was in the Princeton area campaigning for Southern Interior NDP Candidate Alex Atamanenko.
LEGION BEGINS NEW YEAR
Friday night was a full house at the Legion Hall as approximately 75 members and guests gathered for the installation of the 2006 Legion and Ladies Auxiliary officers.
Zone Commander Chris Yerbrugh installed Legion Branch 56 officers, and Deputy Zone Commander Edna Morland installed Ladies Auxiliary officers. Youth Auxiliary officers were installed the same evening.
Ladies Auxiliary officers were installed first, following an excellent potluck supper. Charlene Longdo was returned as President, with Vice-President Elizabeth Kightley, and Anne Bauder as Secretary Treasurer.
Executive members are Evelyn Cook, Marion Marsel, Betty Golovin and Norma Kraetor.
Youth Auxiliary officers were installed. Tara Plecas is President, with Michael Date as Vice-President. There are two Directors, Hannah Donohoe and Kelsey MacDonald.
Youth Auxiliary President Plecas paid tribute to the Legion for the support and encouragement they have received.
She thanked the Legion for inviting Youth Auxiliary members to the installation, and thanked Roberta Baron and Ted Howarth for their help during the past year.
Bud Sadegur was installed as Legion President for 2006, with Sharon Paterson as First Vice-President and Ray Jarvis as Second Vice-President.
The Executive Committee is comprised of Chuck Whitlock, Lyman Bowles, Robert Clark, Hans DeVos and Bob Paterson.
Maria Sadegur was installed as Service Officer and Chaplain, and Al Lewis is Sergeant at Arms.
Past President John Haayer received recognition for his contribution to Branch 56.
Ladies Auxiliary President Charlene Longdo congratulated Legion officers, and thanked everyone for helping celebrate the installation.
Incoming Legion President Bud Sadegur said, "I am very proud to be a member of the greatest service organization in the country."
He expressed gratitude to the women who have kept the Ladies Auxiliary going strong, saying Auxiliaries are "becoming scarce".
He added his personal pride in Princeton's Legion Youth Auxiliary, one of only two such groups in Canada, and certainly the first.
Both Installing Officers thanked Branch 56 for inviting them to attend and perform the installation.
SCREENING VAN COMES TO TOWN
The Screening Mammography Mobile Van is coming to Princeton.The van will sit at Princeton General Hospital from February 7th to 9th and organizers of the program say there are currently 64 appointment times still available.
Eligibility criteria is as follows:
- You must be a BC resident between the ages of 40 and 79. If you are outside of this age range, you will be accepted with a doctor's referral.- You must have no breast changes (new lumps, thickening or discharge).
- You have to be able to provide the name of a doctor to receive the results.
- Have not had a mammogram within 12 months.
- Have not had breast cancer.
- Do not have breast implants.
- Are not pregnant or breast feeding. To arrange an appointment call 1-800-663-9203.
The Screening Mammography Mobile Van is a free service funded by the Ministry of Health Services through the Provincial Health Services Authority. The Screening Mammography Mobile Van is accredited by the Canadian Association of Radiologists.
