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SPOTLIGHT The Similkameen
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Volume 65 Issue 12
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Night at the Museum Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
The waves created recently by the municipality’s bid to take over the Princeton and District Museum and Archives were stilled considerably at the museum’s annual general meeting Thursday night. About 70 people turned out for the event – compared to the 13 people who attended last year – and learned upon arrival that town bosses and museum executive members had sat down earlier in the day and agreed to a process to negotiate the transition of some operational matters. “Nothing was decided at this meeting,” said society president Rika Ruebsaat. “We parted agreeing to meet again and I look forward to an open and collaborative relationship with town council.” Following the regular business of the society, including elections that were officiated by Mayor Frank Armitage, the question of the museum’s future was put to the floor. “There is a sense that people need to be heard,” said Ruebsaat. “People are not feeling heard.” More than a dozen members spoke in favor of the society retaining control over the museum and its assets. “The reason I came out tonight was to totally support the people who run this museum,” said Barry Ovington. Craig Stout, whose family helped found the museum 65 years ago, said “you have something that’s working well and seems to be functioning on a good scale. Why change it?” That sentiment was echoed by others, including Ernie Lawrence. “It’s working very well now. It’s
hard to justify change unless it’s an improvement,” he said. “It’s not broken so we don’t need a huge fix. We could always use more money, though.” Four members of council and the town’s CAO were present at the meeting. Councillor Rosemary Doughty handled most of the crowd’s questions and fielded complaints. She said she was disheartened that some board members have characterized the municipality’s proposal as aggressive. “You look like you are being victimized and bullied here by the town,” she said. “Hostile takeover? That did not happen and it is not happening.” Doughty said the town needs greater control over the museum as it is receiving requests for increased funding and support. “We want to have a bigger say in how that money is being spent. That’s our responsibility as members of council.” Currently the municipality owns the museum buildings and property. It pays an annual grant in aid of $26,000 to fund the society’s part time manager, and also pays operating costs like utilities and supplies. A document presented to the museum management team claims the town annually contributes a total of approximately $56,000 to the museum’s budget. A second document lists the municipality’s concerns with best practices including controlling security and access for the collection. It also lays out the town’s intent to spend an estimated $120,000 over a period of time, to digitize the museum’s archival collections. Continued on page 11
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Hospital women donate to highway rescue group
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The Princeton Hospital Ladies Auxiliary recently donated approximately $8,000 worth of equipment to the local highway rescue squad, included a new litter and litter wheel for extrication in remote areas and on hills. Greg Palmar, Travis Hogg, Ian Elko, Kelsey Fuller, Chris Hartinger, Diane Wick, Sandy Wilson, Jackie Vinters and Laila Bird were all on hand for the unveiling.
Princeton welcomes new doctor
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The physicians and nurse practioners at Princeton General Hospital and the Cascade Medical Centre welcome Dr. M. Mousa to the hospital and to their practice. Dr. Mousa was recruited through the International Medical Graduate Program and completed his Practice Ready Assessment in Castlegar, B.C. He also trained and practiced medicine in Egypt for many years and brings an abundance of clinical experience with him. The Practice Ready Assessment program assesses internationally trained physicians for practice in B.C. and is funded by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues – a collaborative committee of the Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC. Dr. Mousa joined the centre on Feb. 15, 2016 and will be adding patients to his prac-
tice over the coming months. While it is the ongoing goal for everyone in the community to have a primary care provider (family physician or nurse practioner) the hospital and medical centre ask for patience as they do their best to attach those with the greatest medical needs first. Residents of Princeton and the local area can fill out a “request for attachment”
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THE PRINCETON ROTARY CLUB would like to thank all the wonderful people for supporting our wine fest celebration. Without the wineries, food providers, supporters, attendees and of course members we could not have had such a successful fun night. We are involved in a project to outfit a room at the new tower in Penticton Hospital. Princeton wants its name among the providers of a room for its citizens when having to use the Penticton Hospital. Thanks to all your help in all the ways you have supported Rotary. We have come one third of the way to completing that roll. Our objective is to raise $30,000 and you helped us make $10,000.00 on that night. The Princeton Rotary Club will endeavour to thank all those people providing that help. If anyone is missed we truly apologize and want all to know it was not intentional. Sorry Winking Pedlar and Reichert Sales. WINERIES - Hester Creek, Gehringers Brothers Estate winery, Road 13 Vineyards, Forbidden Fruit, CC Jentch Cellars, Encore winery, Back Door winery. SPONSORS - SILVER: SMS Equipment, Hydraulic Technologies, Tri Valley Construction. BRONZE: Copper Mountain Mine, Old Hedley B&B, Kal-tire, Arrow Reload, Barry BeeCroft Fuel, Royal Lapage, Weyerhaeuser. DONATIONS: Princeton Redi Mix, Pro Auto. FOOD PROVIDERS: Heartland Restaurant, Thomasina’s, Save-On-Foods, Vermillion Forks, Little Creek Bistro. MERCHANT SUPPORTERS: B-Line Designs, Princeton Glass, Rob Marshall & Brett Bottcher, Jason Earle, Corvid Consulting, Princeton Standard Pellet Corporation, Maya’s European Spa, Firemaster, Princeton Golf Club, Bill Spring, Jim Short, Raymond Clements, Sharon Blower, Tim Hall, Mac’s Auto, China Ridge, Billy’s Family Restaurant, Pam Johnson, Little Folks Nursery, Cool Beans, Princeton Brewing, Dallas Earle, Valley First Credit Union, Home Hardware, Lordco, The Source, Huffy’s, Fields, Finning, Susan Jackubec Photography, Winking Pedlar, Reichert Sales, Shielding Farms, Rotarian’s work hours. Thank you to the News Leader and Spotlight for their excellent coverage. Thank you George for your video promotions and Face book praises.
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Saturday market looks for new home Andrea DeMeer Spotlight Staff
The Princeton Farmers Market is looking for a new home. For more than ten years local residents have enjoyed the tradition of shopping for produce, handmade crafts and garage sale items at the market every Saturday morning in the parking lot of the Tapton Avenue plaza. However the plaza’s owner, who allowed the vendors to set up rent free, is unable to provide the space this year. Ron Harkness said there were a number of operational issues that led him to the reluctant decision to shut down the market. “It was affecting the tenants in the mall in terms of parking. I had some complaints about that,” he said. “I look at it as six hours a week and it’s not a problem but they look at it as a dollar in their till and you have to respect that.” Harkness said he learned recently that his liability insurance does not extend to cover the market vendors. Also in the past couple of years he has fielded increasing complaints from the vendors themselves regarding various regulations and competitive issues. “I’ve been okay with it for ten years plus and never had a problem. Then maybe the last two years lots of little weird things had been happening. It just wasn’t worth it.”
The Town of Princeton recently passed an updated business licence bylaw, and during a council meeting last month it was revealed the market did not have a license to operate. “That’s not my department but I understand it could be an issue,” said Harkness. According to Princeton financial officer Shirley McMahon the market was always required to have a licence but has never purchased one. The cost of a licence for farmers’ markets under the new bylaw is $25 per month. Harkness said he hopes the market vendors can find a new location. “I didn’t ever charge anyone anything. It was just one of those good feeling things, let’s do this and see what happens….[The market] was a victim of its own success.” The market “doesn’t have to end,” he said. “It could go to the town square or to another parking lot, and I’m not making an suggestions there.” Nicki McIvor, a local artisan, has been selling tie-dye clothing at the market for the past three years. “It was great,” she said. “I loved it.” McIvor said one of the reason’s for the market’s popularity was its visible and accessible location on Highway 3. “We always got a lot of tourists.” The eclectic and sometimes
Town Hall News BURNING OF LEAVES AND GREEN BRUSH The Town of Princeton is advising residents not to burn wet leaves, thatch and green brush. Smoke from burning can create serious health problems. Wet leaves, thatch and green brush are potent sources of smoke when burnt. Thick billowing smoke contains soot, dust and fine particulates that can cause serious health problems for children, seniors and people with respiratory issues. Fine particulates in smoke have been linked to increases in heart and lung disease and cancer. The Okanagan and Similkameen valleys can trap smoke causing a buildup of particulates. Residents have a number of ways to dispose of leaves, thatch and green brush. The Princeton & District Landfill takes, free of charge, compostable yard waste. Leaves can also be composted beautifully at home.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT Town Council will be considering a proposed Development Permit from the Princeton Community Arts Council at their Regular Meeting of Council on April 18th, 2016. The application is for the installation of a mural on the side wall of the Home Hardware store. Detail on the proposed development permit are available on the Town’s website or at Town Hall, 151 Vermilion Avenue.
Miranda Grigg and her mother Debbie Grigg were regular vendors at the Princeton Farmers Market, selling homemade jams and jellies.
changing line up vendors was another key to its success, she said, noting that on any given Saturday the market would boast fresh baking, fruits, vegetables and flowers, as well as yard sale items like used books and reconditioned lawn mowers.
McIvor said some of the regular vendors are trying to organize and secure a new location, possible in the downtown core. “We need to have a meeting,” she said. She said another option some people are considering is taking
their wares to Hedley for that village’s Saturday morning market. “A bunch of Princeton vendors are planning on moving over to Hedley because they are more welcome there,” said McIvor. “If we don’t get a spot that’s what we are going to be forced to do.”
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The Princeton Parks, Recreation, Culture and Tourism Department is currently seeking out-going, enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our recreation team this Spring and Summer.
The Town of Princeton is developing an economic profile to provide a clear, realistic, objective, measurable and focused strategic direction. The process is two-fold, and it includes a web-based survey directed toward residents and local business followed by a One-Day Strategic Planning Session scheduled for April 27th, 2016. The survey is available in paper copy at Town Hall, 151 Vermilion Avenue or on the Town of Princeton’s website. Please register/rsvp if you are planning on attending the session to ckassa@princeton.ca One-Day Strategic Planning Session April 27th, 2016 - 9:00 am Riverside Centre 148 Old Hedley Road
Fitness Instructor - Yoga A dynamic yoga instructor that loves motivating and leading groups who have varying experience in yoga. Required is proof of certification by a recognized yoga instructor training program, current first aid and CPR/ AED certification. Deadline: Immediate Lifeguard - Swim Instructors Certified lifeguards and red cross swim instructors are needed to provide exceptional customer service, fun and interactive programs, and effective safety supervision for patrons of Centennial Outdoor Pool from May 21 to September 5. The successful candidates will have current certification in NLS, WSI, CPR C with AED. Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2016 For a detailed job description and to learn more, please visit the Recreation, Culture and Tourism Coordinator Nadine McEwen at the Princeton Visitor Centre (169 Bridge Street). Please submit a cover letter, resume and copies of required current certification to: Town of Princeton Parks, Recreation, Culture & Tourism PO Box 670, Princeton, BC, V0X 1W0 Phone: 250-295-6067 E-mail: nmcewen@princeton.ca Thank you to everyone who applies; only successful candidates will be notified.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS The Town of Princeton is currently seeking proposals for the following contract work: Request for Proposals -Princeton Exhibition – Grandstand Renovations Request for Quotes -Princeton Exhibition – Grandstand Painting Request for Quotes -Princeton Arena – Exterior Painting Interested bidders can pick up information package at the Town Office located at 151 Vermilion Ave between the office hours of 8:30 am-4:00 pm, Monday – Friday. Note: Sealed RFP/RFQ must be returned to the Town office no later than Friday, April 8th, 2016. There is a mandatory site visit scheduled for March 29th, 2016 as identified in the information package.
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Slow change recommended for museum It is fortunate the Princeton Museum houses artifacts that are quite literally hundreds of millions of years old. That rather puts into healthy perspective the timeline required for making decisions about the museum’s future, and the future of the 65-year-old Princeton Museum and Archive Society. In other words, there is no need to rush. Everyone can afford to go slow, consult the heck out of the issues, and get it right. There was a serious cooling of heads last week following the town’s somewhat hasty bid to assume ownership of the museum, when council members and board executives sat down and committed to working together “through a process.” At the risk of overemploying puns, there is little point picking through the recent history of that relationship. It’s done. It’s over. Time to move forward. Ideally the endgame looks something like this: the town agrees to continue to fund the museum and even increase funding to allow for a fulltime manager, while the society agrees to receive the municipality as an operational partner. It’s understandable that local government wants more power to oversee where its dollars are being spent. That’s a reasonable request even when one acknowledges there has never been any whisper of imprudence with the current society directors. It’s equally easy to appreciate that – whoever legally owns the rocks and the fossils et cetera –the people who have been doing the collecting, and preserving and presenting of these and other artifacts feel and deserve a special responsibility for their care. Mutual respect and appreciation would go a long ways towards easing the pains of the coming negotiations. A couple of indisputable points were evident at last week’s museum AGM. Firstly the society has done a first-class job putting Princeton on the map with its museum, while growing its collection from supporters in the area. Sold out summer camps, internationally respected speakers and well-attended events are a few of the accomplishments achieved in the past year. While made up of volunteers the society is in every way a professional, admirable group. Moreover, it was obvious to everyone at the meeting the depth of feeling and connection area residents have to their past and by extension to the museum. They are unique – lovers of local history. There is a passion and commitment to their work that translates into excellence. At all costs that passion needs to be treated as a tangible asset of the museum, right up there with the old rocks. By all means councillors should have a larger role in the running of the museum if that’s what they want. It is, after all, on their dime. But the municipality also funds and manages finances for a lot of different departments without exercising total control. The town owns the arena, for example, but council doesn’t coach the Posse games. Compromise by both parties will result in an even brighter future for Princeton’s past. - AD
Alternatives to urban drug ghettos
My recent columns on B.C.’s struggle with the growing westward migration of transients have produced responses that fall mainly into two groups. The largest is people relieved that somebody is questioning the urban media narrative. That’s the one where drifters, drug addicts, welfare shoppers and thieves are the victims, and working people whose hard-earned communities are being degraded are the problem because of their selfish, uncaring attitudes. Then there are readers so marinated in our nanny-state education, media and political system they object to anything other than a big-government response. They tend to ask, what’s your solution, Tom? As someone who has lost one relative to heroin addiction and almost lost another, I reflect on the history of successful addiction treatment. That is one of detox and abstinence. That’s why I oppose the failed model of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, where resources are poured into concentrated housing and “harm reduction” that perpetuate addiction, handouts
and helplesswinter farming, ness. Housing livestock to tend Minister Rich and the residents Coleman is rollhave designed ing this out in and built a new other communihorse stable. ties, in what I There’s also a fear is an effort beekeeping projto paper over the ect. Residents TOM FLETCHER problem for an can complete election year. their high school The Globe education, take and Mail recently first aid trainprofiled a methamphetamine ing and learn basic computer addict enrolled at Onsite, the skills. belated treatment addition to What they can’t do is leave Vancouver’s Insite supervised unescorted during their treatinjection site. It was his fifth ment program. They can’t try, which may have some- bring drugs, alcohol, weapons thing to do with the fact that or phones with them. when he walks outside he is It’s a costly program, with a in the middle of Canada’s big- small number of spaces availgest street drug bazaar. able on referral from B.C.’s Contrast that with a facil- social development ministry. ity called Baldy Hughes, a Others can finance it with the therapeutic community 30 km help of medical employment outside Prince George. It’s a insurance. working farm, designed to I mention this not to sugprovide a year-long program gest it is a solution for every of abstinence-based therapy community, but to compare and meaningful work. it with what the B.C. governIt uses the traditional ment is spending millions on. 12-step program developed A news event was arranged by Alcoholics Anonymous to greet the first resident movand Narcotics Anonymous, ing from Victoria’s squalid with peer support and group downtown tent camp to a therapy. refurbished nursing home. There’s a greenhouse for And who was the poster child
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for this project, hand-picked by the agency that runs the growing network of shelters in the area? He described himself as a former Edmonton resident who was hitch-hiking around, going from shelter to shelter and ending up camped in the squat. He was impressed by the tidy room with three meals a day he was being given, in a “low barrier” facility where booze and drugs are brought in, no questions asked. What he was really looking forward to, in addition to accommodations, was an opportunity to kick back and play his favourite video game. That would be Grand Theft Auto, where your character runs around stealing cars, escaping police and meeting with criminal gangs. It’s popular with adolescents, which these days means anyone under 30. This is where your tax dollars are going. Waves of people come in, with key trouble spots being communities on the major highways coming into the Lower Mainland. Tom Fletcher is B.C. legislature reporter and columnist for Black Press. Email: tfletcher@blackpress.ca
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Exploring the mysteries of the Easter story Art Martens livingsignificantly.ca
Biblical accounts of Easter events seem to me improbable, puzzling and at the same time fascinating. As a kid I dreaded Good Friday because it entailed attending church and listening to a preacher who spoke a language I didn’t understand. In my adult years I’ve wondered why an all-powerful God would send his son to planet earth to be ridiculed and harassed by Jewish religious leaders and nailed to a cross by Roman soldiers. Surely he could have devised a more comprehensible scheme. One that did not require the ignominious death of his son on a cross. By the time Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the Jews had already endured the cruelty of the Assyrians, and then captivity in Babylon during the reign of King Nebuchadnezzar. Permitted to return to their homeland by Darius, the Medo-Persian monarch, they had still been in bondage. Then the Greeks imposed Hellenization, weakening their culture and religion. And now the Roman emperor, Caesar Augustus was exacting oppressive taxes that impoverished them. The 6th century Jewish prophets, Isaiah and Micah, had written about a coming Messiah, but when Jesus arrived and said he was the son of God, Jewish religious leaders turned against him early in his public life. They had long anticipated a powerful political saviour who would arrive with pomp and ceremony and deliver them from the succession of foreign masters. This man Jesus had come into the world as an infant, the son of a lowly carpenter. He didn’t meet their expectations. His message was a radical departure from the
longstanding “eye for an eye and tooth for tooth” response to adversaries. Rather, in his oft quoted Sermon on the Mount, he urged the gathering crowd to “love your enemies, bless those who curse you, do good to those who hate you, and pray for those who spitefully use you and persecute you.” His message included a warning against the hypocrisy of Jewish religious leaders, the Sadducees and Pharisees. “They like to walk around in flowing robes,” he said, “and love to be greeted in the market places and have the most important seats in the synagogues and at banquets. They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers.” Accustomed to reverential respect, such sentiments did not endear him to the religious elites. They were rattled by the rebukes and Jesus’ unwillingness to observe their myriad rules. They were incensed at the numbers of people flocking to listen to him. Equally galling was his claim to be the son of God. His radical philosophy was undermining their exalted positions. The crowds recognized that, unlike the chief priests and teachers of the law, Jesus wasn’t socially or politically ambitious. He wasn’t seeking position, wealth or power. He made no effort to charm his audience. He wanted to free the people from man made strictures. His unorthodox, unvarnished message emphasized love, forgiveness and hope. In line with what had been written by ancient prophets, he spoke of his own impending death. Referring to himself he said “he will be handed over to the Gentiles. They will mock him, insult him, spit on him and flog him, and kill him.” Then he added, “and on the third day he will rise again.” One event in particular awed the crowds and shocked the Sadducees and Pharisees.
Millions around the globe will celebrate Easter this weekend.
This was Jesus’ act of raising Lazarus from the dead. It was too much for the religious elites. Seeing their tight control over the people being eroded, they decided he must die. Crucifixion was common in the Roman Empire and they demanded that the governor, Pontius Pilate, order this fate for Jesus. After questioning him, Pilate said, “I find no reason for this man to die.” The Jewish leaders incited the onlookers to demand Jesus’ death and Pilate, fearing a disturbance, relented. He instructed a centurion and his troop to nail
him to a cross on a hill outside the town. The cross was placed between two criminals, also on crosses. One mocked him, the other asked to be remembered. Jesus said, “today you will be with me in paradise.” This plan for the redemption of humankind is so unusual and perplexing, many cannot embrace it. Even so, millions around the globe will celebrate Easter this weekend. Although still not fully comprehending, I will be one of them.
The pitfalls of modern communication are painful
The medium is the message. Gosh, someone should write that down. It’s incredible given the many wonderful and instant ways there are to connect in the twenty-first century that ninety percent of the world’s problems can still be attributed to poor communication. The other ten percent is caused by teenagers. Snapchat. Instagram. FaceBook. Twitter. Even old-fashioned texting and emailing. They all offer ways to get our feelings out, share experiences, promote dialogue and bind the global village closer together. The vast majority of users employ these miracles of digital technology to exchange recipes and pictures of cats. Somewhere in there is a clue to the problem. Moreover, there are daily reminders that electronic communication is an imperfect way to make oneself understood. It is twodimensional, not allowing for tone
or nuance. Emoticons were invented just to provide context to whatever is produced on the keyboard. Don’t be offended by this message because it is accompanied by a winking smiley face. Email should make life easier, at least in the workplace, but that is often far from the case. Everyone has had the experience of sending an ill-considered message while in the grip of extreme emotion. No matter how great the desire, it is impossible to plunge your hand into the weaves of the web and pull back an insult or a sharp word. There should be a two-minute rule that holds an all emails in digital purgatory, before delivery. Emails are particularly problematic when they get sent to the wrong person. Had a horrible experience with this several years ago, while managing an advertising sales team in Woodstock, Ontario. We were preparing to fire a
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old dog new tricks marketing representative for cause, which was a fairly unusual occurrence in the business in central Canada given that most people got let go just because they worked in the newspaper industry to begin with. This particular sales rep was an underachiever, and worse was dishonest and disruptive in her behavior. Went back and forth several times with human resources, pre-
paring the necessary documentation and filling out paperwork. Put the finishing touches on the plan for the termination meeting and hit send. Unfortunately that email was mistakenly addressed to the woman being fired the next morning. This defines How Not To Fire Someone as well as Really Bad Day at the Office. There is a whole different language developing out of digital communication that is confusing. Example: LOL. The first person to send me an email with LOL at the end was a young ad designer who worked in our newspaper’s production department. He was a nice guy and we had a good working relationship, but the message was obviously disturbing. Fretted for three days about how to handle the situation and finally consulted with a colleague who could barely contain her mirth at the dilemma. So LOL does NOT mean Lots of
Love, but how was someone supposed to know that? Sometimes when texting back and forth with the kids it takes full minutes to decipher a particular abbreviation. NP. NVM. Wouldn’t it be better to just type out the words so that everyone is on the same metaphoric screen? Texting shares many of the inherent problems of emailing only it’s worse, because people tend to do it at the same time they are buying groceries or driving a car or consuming alcohol and all that creates greater margins for error. A friend in Toronto – a grown woman mind you with grown children of her own – made the mistake recently of trying to send a nude selfie to her husband from her phone. She hit the wrong number in her contacts and ended up sending the picture to her son’s hockey coach. Now that’s LOL no matter how you read it.
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Arsenic on the rise in Princeton area waters Tara Bowie Spotlight Staff
Residents of the Similkameen Valley are about to be flooded with information about the area’s watershed plan. Two open houses are scheduled in April for town hall meetings about phase two of the watershed plan commissioned by the Similkameen Valley Planning Society. The first will be held on April 12 in Keremeos at 7 p.m. at Victory Hall. The second will be held April 13 in Princeton at Riverside. “It’s (the report) technical and it’s dry,” Sara Crockett, communications co-ordinator for the watershed plan said. “If we can get people out to ask questions face-to-face. We think it will really optimize the understanding.” The second phase of the project released late in 2015 mainly focusses on water quality, water availability and uses. At a presentation in December 2015 Dr. Hugh Hamilton, senior environmental scientist at Associated Environmental said that climate change will continue to have an impact on the Similkameen River. “The flow of the river has seen a slight decrease, which is almost completely related to climate change,” he said. Hamilton also said water quality in the Similkameen is generally considered to be good and the historic effects of mining seem to be diminishing. Data is collected from a variety of sites along the river on an ongoing basis. Not surprisingly, nitrogen is on the rise. The increase in nitrogen in the water is as a direct result of the farming and mining industries. Total average arsenic levels are also increasing in the Princeton area and the pH level near the International Border in increasing. “There’s more to it all that there’s an increase in heavy metals or arsenic in the water. That’s why people need to come out and learn more about it. We all have a stake in the future in the river,” Crockett said. The third phase of the watershed plan is expected to be tendered out within the next few weeks and completed by the end of the year. The Similkameen Valley watershed plan is a nonregulatory plan.
Hospital sees staffing changes Ed Staples
The monthly meeting of the Princeton Health Care Steering Committee (PHCSC) was held at Princeton General Hospital on March 15. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Town of Princeton, health care practitioners, Interior Health, BC Ambulance Services, and Support Our Health Care (SOHC). The meeting was chaired by Town of Princeton Councillor, Kim Maynard. Lisa Danby announced the retirement of Beatrice Bibby, Princeton Public Health Nurse, and Marlyn Smyth, Home Health Nurse. Jacqueline Cimbaro, presently with Home Health, will be taking Beatrice Bibby’s place. Jessica Sy and Sabrina Mill have been hired as the new Home Health nurses. Cherie Whittaker, PGH Nursing Manager, informed the Committee that Steve Ball, X-Ray technician, has moved and taking his place will be two part time technicians, Shannon Carlsen and Jennifer Halverson. It was also announced that Dorothy Westfahl, RN at the hospital, has retired.
For the fifth year the Princeton Exhibition Association was represented at the Cowboy Festival in Kamloops. The trade show, held on the weekend, was an opportunity for local ambassadors to promote area events and attraction. Karrie Crucil and Jennifer Bernard handed out 100 goodie baskets that included coupons for Princeton merchants, fishing lures, picnic accessories and maps. “We know how wonderful it is here and we want everyone else to know too,” said Bernard.
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Signs of spring in the Similkameen Valley
As the colors of fall and winter melt into spring on the Similkameen River, new life brightens the landscape around the Town of Princeton. Sure signs that spring is just on the doorstep include the return of feathered friends, pussy willows and wildflowers. Just down the road in Keremeos some farms are reporting they are between five and six weeks ahead of their traditional growing season.
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fOR ThE fOURTh wEEk Of MARCh ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 A positive attitude may help you overcome any challenges that come your way this week, Aries. Maintain this positivity and things will ultimately work out for the best. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, offer others positive feedback when they deserve it. Your willingness to give credit where it’s due is why others find you so easy to work with. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, others will be very receptive to your fresh ideas this week. Be prepared to explain these ideas in as much detail as possible and enjoy the fruits of your labors. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, some good news is just over the horizon. Resist the temptation to celebrate prematurely, but don’t be surprised when Lady Luck breaks your way. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 A number of opportunities are coming your way in the near future, Leo. Just get ready to take advantage of these chances when opportunity knocks. It rarely knocks twice. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Relationships are on your mind, Virgo. You are anxious to show loved ones how much you care for them, and they will respond in kind. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, you have plenty on your plate lately, but you also have to find a way to fit in some time for rest. Running at a frantic pace is a recipe for burn-out. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, let go of some of the responsibilities you have recently taken on. Trust that others around you can handle these tasks just as capably. Enjoy the extra free time. You earned it. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, even though the world has lately presented plenty of twists and turns, you can still enjoy the ride. Keep an open mind to all new opportunities. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, a big project is yours to make work. This is a big responsibility, but you are up to the task. Keep forging ahead and you will be pleased with the results. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Focusing on one thing is a tricky proposition this week, Aquarius. You have a lot of things on your mind, but do your best to maintain focus. Take breaks, if necessary. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Someone’s criticism may shock you, Pisces, but that could be for the best. It may just ground you and bring you back to reality.
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Society president values community’s support at meeting continued from page one Ownership of that collection, which includes valuable minerals, fossils and First Nations artifacts, was paramount to many of those attending Thursday’s meeting. One woman suggested that if the town took over the museum “there would be no museum left because people would take back their donations.” Another woman said if the town tries to seize ownership of the artifacts the police should be called as the move would constitute theft. Brenda Gould, an archeologist from Hedley, said no one can claim ownership of a collections.
“They are owned in trust for the public that the organization that is the custodian.” Following the meeting Ruebsaat – who was re-elected Thursday night as society president – said the feedback received “exceeded my expectations. We were thrilled with the turn out and I was delighted by the thoughtful comments.” While she still opposes “a take over” of the museum she feels more optimistic about the future. “We are now speaking as equal partners and we are committed to a process,” she said. “We are going to be completely transparent. I feel that we owe that to the community.”
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THE SPOTLIGHT COMMUNITY CALENDAR
HELP US KEEP THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR UP TO DATE. Please remember to check your listing in the Spotlight Community Calendar. If changes to your listing are needed, please call us at 250-295-3535 or email editor@similkameenspotlight.com
Arts SHIRLEY’S ART CLASSES:
St. Paul’s United Anglican Church January 3rd No Service
Office: 250-295-7714 WORSHIP - 10:00 AM 190 - 1st Avenue Everyone Welcome
Community:
Living Water
Community Church 38 Kenley Avenue
10:30 AM Morning Worship Pastor Jason Neufield Kids Club Fridays @ 6 Youth Fridays @ 7:30 Tel: 250-295-7733
Health
Princeton Pentecostal Church 165 Vermilion Avenue invites you to join us in Sunday Worship 10:30 am Pastor Jack McNeil 250-295-7951
Princeton Baptist Church Across from Arena Old Hedley Road Family Worship 10:00 am
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HEDLEY SENIORS’ CENTRE: COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS: month regular general meetings - Group helps bereaved parents. Will meet as needed. Call Wednesday @ Riverside Center & Thursday 3rd Monday of every Meets at the Chamber Basement on the 2nd Tuesday of 2nd Sunday Pancake Breakfast, 8 am Shirley Haker at 250-295-3607. Call Shirley at 250-295-4076 PEACH  Everyone welcome. sehaker@persona.ca
each month at 7:00 p.m. For more info: Contact kvrrid- - 10 am. Daily Coffee & conversation 6:30 am to  8 am. CHBC  Â? Â?  Â? Â? Â? Â? Â? Â?  Â? €  Â? Â? Â? Â
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Seven Hedley men killed 100 years ago in Europe Andy English For the Spoltight
This year marks the anniversaries of two of the major battles of the First World War, Verdun and The Somme. The year 1916 was the bloodiest year of the war and for Hedley it was no exception. Seven of the 13 Hedley men who lost their lives during those conflicts did so during 1916. March 1916 saw the deaths of two very popular men from the valley and both were part of the group of 17 men who enlisted on the same day in August 1915. The first two Hedley Boys to perish were Ebenezer Vans and Blair Mills. Ebenezer Vans was born in Glasgow, England but immigrated to Canada as a boy with his family. He eventually settled around the Vernon area. By January of 1911 Vans was employed as an engineer at the Nickel Plate mine and was auditor for the Loyal Orange Lodge, an important organization in the area at the time. He was a regular attendee of many Hedley social events and before enlisting he raffled some of his prize possessions and donated half the proceeds to the Red Cross. He underwent training along with Blair Mills and the other recruits at Vernon camp with the 54th Kootenay Battalion. In November 1915 they sailed to England. There they were billeted at Bordon Camp in Hampshire, England. It was one of the wettest winters in years and before long most of the men were sick. Vans was worse than the others. He was moved to hospital, but on March 3,1916 he died at the age of 30. Sgt. Jack, the platoon sergeant organized a collection and they had a headstone erected for him. The headstone stands to this day in Bordon Military Cemetery. When news of his death reached Hedley there was profound shock and all the flags in town were lowered to half-mast. But worse was to come. At the end of March news started to arrive that Blair Mills had been killed. This was devastating news to both Hedley and Keremeos. Blair had come west from Nova Scotia as a young boy to join his father Ezra Mills, who in the early 1900s got a job as a carpenter with the Nickel Plate mine and moved his family to be up top with him. In 1907 the family moved to Keremeos where Ezra worked as a carpenter and built many of the early properties in Keremeos, some of which still stand today. In early 1915 Blair struck out and moved to Hedley to work at the mine and it was there that in August 1915 he was one of the volunteers who went to Penticton to enlist. At the time he was underage and had to get his father’s permission. Permission was granted and by December Blair was in England. There the 54th underwent yet more training so when in February 1916 there was a request for men to join a tunnelling company, he and some other Hedley men jumped at the chance to see some early action. Blair was a remarkable young man and was very quickly promoted to Lance Corporal. Unfortunately on March 26, he and another young man, Danny White, were at a listening post at St Eloi in France. This was the site of what would be at the time, the largest ever man made explosion. For months miners had hacked their way through the rock and soil and were now ready to detonate over 90,000 pounds of explosive that had been packed in the shafts. Blair had the job to make sure that the enemy were not mining towards them with their own tunnels and so his job was using primitive sound devices to listen out for the noise of counter tunnellers. Before the St Eloi mines were due to be detonated a massive artillery barrage was fired as part of the attack. The enemy responded in kind. One of those shells landed directly on the listening post being used by Blair and Danny. Both men were
killed instantly. Blair Mills was just 19 years of age, Danny White was only 16. With the deaths of Ebenezer Vans and Blair Mills, the town of Hedley now no longer had that spirit of optimism and patriotism that had swept these men off to war. There was now a realization that the war was going to last a long time and that many more men would be killed or wounded before it was over. And the year was only three months old. The Hedley Museum opens at the end of April and has binders that are available to the public that contain some letters from both these men. Photo: The first known Hedley Boy to die in the First World War was Ebenezer Vans who died at the age of 30. A headstone was Vans was erected at the Bordon Military Cemetery.
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