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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR - October 31, 2006
To The Editor;
Compliance Energy is hoping that you won't look too closely at their proposed coal burning power plant.
You need the facts. Come to the meeting November 1st in Princeton or November 2nd in Keremeos and get one side. Be sure to visit Compliance Energy's storefront and ask questions.
How much mercury is in their coal?
What other contaminants are in this low-grade coal that they are having trouble selling?
Show them that we want answers and facts and can make up our own minds without spin doctors.
Come out November 1st or 2nd and get informed.
- Dan Pippin, Princeton
To The Editor;
RE: The Remake Of The Cenotaph - As we move into the future let us not forget the past.
My family is very familiar with Canada's military history. At the age of 12, I accompanied my parents to Britain to meet the Queen and Prince Phillip in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Victoria Cross. Leo Clarke, one of two of my mother's brothers who fought in the war, was awarded the V.C. posthumously. He was from Winnipeg one of three soldiers from Pine Street, later renamed Valour Road.
His story can be found at the following website location: http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Leo_Clarke. My father as well served in the First World War alongside two of his brothers, one Jack, killed in action at 18 years old. My older brother Arthur fought in WW2.
My husband as well had two uncles who served, one in the First and one in the Second World War. His adopted father also served in WW1 and was decorated for dragging two unconscious soldiers to safety after being hit with mustard gas. His lungs were badly damaged and for the remainder of his life he struggled for every breath.
I mention this family history only to point out that I have over the years heard many stories first hand. Not about the war itself, but rather of the profound hope that generations who followed would understand the sacrifice and work toward a better world because of it. My father was a prolific writer, his story
'That My Children Know' can be found at www.kingandempire.com under the archives link Guy Smith.
I understand we are now looking for suggestions for a makeover of the Town Square or Cenotaph. I believe this presents us with a great opportunity to create an exciting, friendly and joyous space. A place where visitors can come and get to know a little more about our community, a place where this community can come together and get to know each other a little better.
My father loved his family and it was a large one. We were all brought up to understand the depth of sacrifice and November 11th was truly a day to remember. However he was much more interested in the future than in the past, more concerned with peace than with war. Nothing pleased him more than children laughing and playing. If we really wish to honour the memory of those who gave so much let us not forget what it was they fought for, let us honour them with a space of joy and optimism. We should not do less!
- June Hope, Princeton
