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FALL FAIR TOP EXHIBITORS
Although the number of exhibitors was down this year compared with last, the exhibits were of good quality and yielded some good prizes for top exhibitors.
The overall Top Exhibitor of the Fall Fair was Laura Haw, who earned more than $50 in prize money. She was also top exhibitor in home canning, winning the Bernardin certificate of achievement along with Bernardin's gifts of $10 off on her next Bernardin purchase and a Bernardin home canning cookbook.
Other winners of $5.00 Bernardin gift certificates and cookbooks were Sandra Simpson, Dawn Johnson and Marg Eyre.
Top exhibitor in needlework was Eleanor Sinclair, whose crochet work is simply outstanding.
Cory Oerlemans was top exhibitor in woodwork, and Susy Johnson was top exhibitor in photography.
Top Exhibitor in Vegetables went to Benny Mazzarella, which is not unusual, as his gardening skills have earned him that title in years past. He received 11 firsts and two seconds for his entries.
Although Mazzarella was top exhibitor in vegetables, it was Michelle Johnson who won the prize for the longest zucchini, $20 from Princeton Garden Club.
The $25 prize for Judge's Choice Apple Pie went to Sandra Simpson, who also won the title of Top Exhibitor in Home Baking. Sandra won the Rogers Foods gift pack of flour, oatmeal and cereals, worth approximately $25.
Betty Golovin was Top Exhibitor in Fruit. This title is reserved for those who are not commercial growers.
Marg Eyre earned the most points in flower exhibits, winning the Kevin Acres gift basket.
Norma Kraetor won the $25 prize for the most votes in the People's Choice Art Show. Voters cast a ballot for their favourite work of art, to a total of 220 ballots, and Kraetor's "Boy in the Rain" was the favourite. Runners up, who received $15 each, were Jackie Chaston for her painting "Autumn Leaves" and John Sandness for his painting "Navajo Elder". These paintings will not be eligible for next year's Fall Fair People's Choice Art Show, so artists should plan now to paint the favourite for next year.
Despite the $35 gift certificate from Princeton Brewing Company, there were no exhibits in the Beer & Wine division.
Look for more detailed listings of winners in next week's paper.
PSS OFFERS NEW COURSES
Principal Bill Lawrence told the School Board on September 14 about new course offerings this year at Princeton Secondary School.A new stream in applied mathematics will prepare students for math used in industry, and is acceptable to colleges. This math course offers more opportunities for students, although it is not the math required for university entrance.
Independent directed studies, Law 12, Family Management, and Literature 12 are offered this year.
Athletes can now receive credits for recognized achievement outside the school curriculum.
The student must compete at a higher level of play than just locally.
Junior B hockey players are eligible for these credits, and any other student whose athletic skills take them into provincial and national competitions, such as barrel racing, swimming and cross-country running competitions in which local students have competed at high levels.
Youthsafe Outdoors will be available this year. The first training session is on October 1.
Trades training certificates will be available to students taking TRU Mechanical Core Program, which allows students to take a post-secondary trades course while still attending secondary school.
The first semester of the course is in the local school, the second semester is at a college.
Parents interested in having a student enrolled in this program should contact the principal. Some costs are involved in the second semester.
BOARD ADOPTS NEW GUIDE FOR MEDICATION AT SCHOOL
Parents whose children may have a chronic condition requiring medication during school hours should obtain the new guide for school staff administering the medication.The new policy was adopted by the School District 58 (Nicola-Similkameen) School Board on September 14.
The policy refers to students who may have asthma, diabetes, hemophilia, epilepsy or other health problems requiring immediate response. The Board advises that all such children should wear a Medical Alert bracelet and the school should be informed as to what the condition is and what action should be taken. Forms are available at the school.
The child's physician and the public health nurse will be involved in advising school staff on procedures. If school staff training is required, the public health nurse will provide it.
ARTISTS ELECT NEW EXECUTIVE
Vermilion Artists hosted their annual general meeting last Tuesday night in Princeton Museum basement.The group has just completed a very successful year featuring six sets of classes and a number of art shows and displays.
The upcoming year will see more activities aimed at addressing the requests of members.
"We are hopeful to have classes in drawing, acrylic and stained glass," explained President Mary Bedford.
"We also want to know what people would like to have."
The Election of Officers was conducted by the News Leader's George Elliott.
Mary Bedford was returned to the Chair with newcomer Harvey Donahue elected Vice President. Sue Coyne returns as Treasurer and will add Secretary duties to her role.
Bedford says new members are always welcome as are class instructors. For more information call (250) 295-6778.
