news Dr. Adams honoured for 30 years of service. Page 1 & 2
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Volume 65 Issue 37
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
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SOS shares concern with Council
SOS brought the possibility of another application by a methane company to light at Council on Tuesday, Sept. 3. Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Members of Save Our Similkameen (SOS) attended Council on Tuesday, Sept. 3 to share concerns regarding Coalbed Methane. To begin, president of SOS, Solana Allison approached Council, shaking each of their hands and extending thanks for their work on the community’s health care issues. Mayor Armitage in turn extended his thanks on behalf of Council and the community for the work done by SOS and their volunteers. “Good, hard work was done and we are optimistic about the outcome,” said Mayor Armitage. Allison proceeded to inform Council that SOS was “looking at the possibility of another application by a second methane company whom has bought out the tenure that was held by Petrobank/ Petrobrakken/Lightstream Resources.” She told Council that the new methane company was seeking entry into the valley and had secured tenures in south B.C., looking at development and eventually production. “Our position on this has not changed,” said Allison, “the battle for securing safe, clean potable water for citizens of Princeton and residents of the Similkameen Valley has been fought once already.”
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Lisa Carleton/Spotlight Dr. John Adams accepts the plaque honouring him for his 30 years of dedicated service to Princeton and District. The presentation was made on Monday, Sept. 9, during the appreciation Tea hosted by Save Our Similkameen (SOS) at the Princeton and District Museum. President of SOS, Solana Allison and representatives of Seniors Branch #30 make the presentation.
Tea held to honour Dr. John Adams Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
After serving 50 years in medical practice, 20 years in Great Britain and 30 in Princeton, B.C., Dr. John Adams has retired. Dr. Adams and his wife Sylvia look forward to spending their future, right here in Princeton, the community that welcomed them warmly convincing them to make it home. On Monday, Sept. 9, 2013, Dr. Adams was honoured for his 30 years of dedicated service to Princeton and District. Save Our Similkameen hosted a tea with support from the Senior’s Branch #30 and venue supplied by the Princeton and District Museum. Beginning at 3 p.m., residents were welcomed to join Dr. and Mrs. Adams, family members and friends for tea, goodies
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and the sharing of many memories. President of SOS, Solana Allison personally welcomed guests at the museum entrance, directing them to the celebration inside. Emcee of the event, Councillor Kim Maynard extended his admiration and appreciation for Dr. Adams and shared a story of how they met when he was working with the BC Ambulance Service in the 80s. “You are always so giving, said Councillor Maynard, “on behalf of the community, thank you.” Solana Allison told Dr. Adams how grateful the community was for his service and how she was, “so sorry that you are not 20!”—bringing about a round of laughter and applause.
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