News Leader News for September 4, 2007
CAMPBELL RECEIVES TOP AWARD
The Governor General's Academic Medal was first awarded in 1873 by the Earl of Dufferin and has since become one of the most prestigious awards that a student in a Canadian educational institution can receive.
A Bronze Medal is awarded to the student who achieves the highest average upon graduation from a secondary school.
The average includes all Grade 11 and Grade 12 courses as listed on the student's official Transcript of Grades issued by the Ministry of Education.
The average cannot be anticipated, it must be calculated based on the final results after provincial exams.
MaryAnn Campbell was presented the Bronze Medal last Thursday by Princeton Secondary School Principal Bill Lawrence.
This is not a monetary award.
The Academic Medal confirms, in Campbell's own words, that she is "the best of the best."
LEGION BRANCH 56 PASSES THE TORCH
This Saturday, September 8, the Royal Canadian Legion of Princeton will spend a day of celebration and an evening of remembrance. Legion members will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of George Pearkes Branch 56, and will cap the day with two public events, the re-dedication of the Cenotaph and the Candlelight Tribute at the Town cemetery. This will be the first time the Princeton branch has done a Candlelight Tribute.
At noon, members will gather at the Legion lounge for Veteran's Appreciation Lunch. Branch 56 has 85 veterans, all of whom are invited to attend. Princeton's MLA will be there, and a member of Town Council, along with numerous BC Legion dignitaries. Premier Campbell has sent a message to be read.
The 80th birthday will be celebrated after the luncheon. A huge cake is being baked and decorated this week. A few surprises for members are part of the birthday party fun.
From 2:30 to 4:30 PM, the usual Saturday afternoon meat draw will be held, and this will be a time to mix and mingle.
A free light supper is planned for 4:30 to 5:30, followed by the re-dedication ceremony at the Cenotaph.
The re-dedication is a public event, and the Legion would like to see the public attend. The ceremony involves a new brass plaque being placed on the Cenotaph monument. The plaque on the monument now gives a review of those lost in the two great wars of the past century. The new plaque will honour those who have been involved in peace-keeping in so many hot spots around the globe, and will include Viet Nam veterans. Canadian soldiers have lost their lives in peace-keeping missions in Egypt, Cyprus, Bosnia, Rwanda and other areas, as well as in Afghanistan, where 69 Canadians have died trying to keep the peace. The merchant marines will receive recognition on this plaque for their role in war time.
Buses to the cemetery will be available to the public as well as Legion members right after the re-dedication ceremony. Members of the public are encouraged to participate in the Candlelight Tribute. The public may take a bus or drive to the cemetery.
The tribute represents the passing of the Torch of Remembrance from one generation to another. The Legion will place storm candles on the graves of those who are buried in the Field of Honour, which is a section of the cemetery, but there are many veterans who are buried in other areas of the cemetery. Members of the public who wish to place a candle on any of these veterans' graves are invited to do so. There are plenty of candles.
FALL FAIR ATTRACTS MANY VENDORS AND DISPLAYS
Look for some interesting vendors and displays at the Fall Fair this weekend.
Reichert's Sales and Service will be there with displays, and Rolly Bilodeau of Cawston is bringing his antique tractors.
Anyone else wishing to bring an antique tractor is welcome to line up with Rolly.
Search and Rescue and Highway Rescue will have displays and a lot of information about how to join these rescue groups.
Food Security will be there to explain how to ensure good local produce and there will be information on saving seeds and on the 100 Mile Challenge.
There is a rumour that Fortis BC is going to show how to fry a wiener the quick way.
There will be a huge quilt display and information about learning to quilt, and some quilting materials on sale.
One vendor is bringing candles, and another is bringing beauty products, and still another is bringing healing jewelry.
Peruvian horses will be on display and will do performances.
If you like dogs, don't miss the 4-H dog competitions that begin Saturday morning.
Kids will enjoy a bounce castle, mini golf and an obstacle course.
This is just a sample of what there is to see at the fair in addition to exhibits, chuckwagon races, lawnmower races, and entertainment in the concession area.
