NEWS Appreciation for a dedicated volunteer Page 1 & 5
SPORTS Kokanees make it through Survivor Week! Page 9
EVENTS
Great concert held at the Riverside Center Page 10
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The Similkameen
Volume 65 Issue 31
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
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SOHC hosts farewell party for Dr. Eva
Approximately 100 residents attended a farewell party for Dr. Eva, hosted by the Support Our Health Care group. (SOHC) Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
Ed Staples, president of Support Our Health Care extended a welcome to all those present at the Riverside Centre on Wednesday, July 23. The occasion was held so the community could extend both their appreciation and farewells to Dr. Evaristus Idanwekhai (Dr. Eva), whom has served the community for the past four years. On this “bittersweet occasion,” Staples extended his appreciation to Dr. Eva for his dedication and service to the community. He then went on to introduce both Mayor Frank Armitage and Area H director, Brad Hope. Mayor Armitage extended his gratitude to Dr. Eva for his part in keeping health services going in Princeton during the hospital crisis. “We are forever in your debt,” he said. “We wish you the very, very best. Thank you.” Director Hope expressed that, “it has been a wonderful experience getting to know Dr. Eva—He worked very hard to get our hospital system to where it is today,” he said, “Thank you, Dr. Eva and thank you all for coming tonight.” A portrait of Dr. Eva himself, taken by Nienke Klaver, was presented to the doctor on behalf of SOHC as a small token of appreciation. “It is me!” exclaimed Dr. Eva, giggling with appreciation as he wrapped Ed Staples in a big hug.
See FAREWELL - Page 11
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Dr. Eva and his wife Queen, along with three of their five children cut the cakes prepared by Jeanie Williams and April Earle. Cake and refreshments were enjoyed by approximately 100 in attendance of the farewell party held for Dr. Eva on Wednesday, July 23.
Dawn Johnson honoured at Council Lisa Carleton lisa@similkameenspotlight.com
A woman who is described by her peers as being, “community orientated, very giving, fair and detail orientated,” was honoured by Mayor and Council at the regular meeting of council, held Monday, July 21. On behalf of the Town of Princeton, Mayor Frank Armitage presented Dawn Johnson with a plaque and bouquet of flowers in appreciation for the dedication and commitment she gives to the community. “We are here to honour a lady who has given more to this community than any of us could ever think of,” he announced. The mayor went on to describe Johnson as an
“outstanding citizen who is a role model for giving back to the community.” Some, not all of Johnson’s community service includes; four years on the school board, Princeton Arts Council member and past president, member of the Princeton Museum Board, 32 year member of the Princeton Exhibition Association (PXA), 32 year member of the Princeton and District Agricultural Fall Fair and 43 year member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion. “This speaks to her dedication and fine efforts,” said Mayor Armitage, “we wanted to take this opportunity to thank Dawn Johnson—Princeton’s finest.
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