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The Lower Sahali BulleIssue 12 |

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News, information and conversation about our neighbourhoo

The Lower Sahali BulletinEditor and Publisher: Arjun Singh

Published twice a month.

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Phone: 250 377 1797

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Neighbourhood Notes

Did you know?Neighbourhood Resident, Mother of Triple Olympian, Volunteers at Whistler Olympic VillageBy Sally DeAngelis 

My son, Michael DeAngelis, played hockey inthree Olympics with team Italy:1992 Albertville

France, 1994 Lillehamar Norway, and 1998 inNagano Japan. Italy no longer has a team atthis level.

The only games I previously attended werethe Nagano games. I was hosted by a Japanesefamily under the “home stay“ program forparents of athletes. We had a wonderful timewith this family. Twice, one of the daughters of the family, has come back to visit us in Canada.The rst time, I hosted her here in Kamloops.We took her to our trailer on Shuswap lake for adip in the lake etc. and to the t op of Sunpeaksfor lunch.

My girl friend and I just returned on Mondayfrom three weeks volunteering in Whistler atthe athletes village, 8 kilometers south of the

town of Whistler. Long shifts and early hoursbut met so many people from all over theworld who also came to volunteer. We havegained so many memories, so many friendsand a beautiful blue ski suit.

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Step by Step

to a LargeNeighbourhoodPicnicby Arjun Singh

I’ve got my eye on a the bowl at the bottom of Greenstone Park, long and at with ample roomfor tables and chairs. Maybe we could have an

area where people could play chess and checkers,maybe an area where people could discuss politicsand the issues of the day, maybe an area devoted

to a recipe exchange, maybe an area set aside to play frisbee,and maybe a place where folks could just relax and soak up theatmosphere. Really, the sky is the limit!

What would it like if we organized a picnic and invited everybodyin the neighbourhood - all 1100 plus homes? Would people come?Should it be a potluck? Could we get awesome “door” prizes? Wouldwe need city permission to use the park in this way? What are besttimes and days to hold a picnic? What would be the benets? Whatwould be the challenges? Are there better locations than GreenstonePark?

At one of the last lower Sahali neighbourhood get

was a feeling that we should try to organize an outdooAnd I felt some energy around that little table at Tacoorganize such a gathering. These folks were a warm abunch and I know they would love to work with otherplan, and organize a wonderful event.

We would love your participation! To get involved250 377 1797 or email arjun@fullworld.com or join the group at the online neighbourhood network - http://sl

Neighbour to Neighbour NoticesNew Schedule for Lower Sahali BulletinTaking a hard look at my schedule, I’ve decided that itts better to publish the bulletin once a month, insteadof every two weeks. Of course, if there are folks whowant to volunteer to help, would love to hear fromyou!! - Arjun (250) 377-1797

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Looking for Help Pruning

Looking for someone to prune t he higher branchesof several bushes and fruit t rees for a reasonable rate.Can no longer climb higher than the rst step or twoof the stepladder. Call John or Anne at 250 377-3916.

Grand Piano for SalePiano Maker:Young and ChangAsking $5800.

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Guidelines for Notices1. AnyresidentofLowerSahalicansubmitafree,noncommercialnotice.Emailtoarjun@fullworld.comorcall(250)377-1797.

2. Noticesforservicesavailableforafeeshouldbesubmittedtothe“salesandspecial”category.Thereisa$25feeperinsertion.

3. Ireservetherighttorefuseanynotice,butdon’tseethishappeningoftenatall.

4. Itrustneighbourswilltreateachotherhonestly,butmyhighpricedlegaladvisorswouldlikemetoletyouknowIcan’tguaranteeanyofthenotices.

5. Thanksforreadingthis!

Invitation to JoinSahali Online Network Speaking of the Lower Sahali Online Network,we welcome people to join - http://sahali.ning.com. This residents only site allows peopleto post notices and messages, create groupsaround common interests, and keep up to dateabout what media outlets are saying about ourneighbourhood and our neighbours.

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by Arjun Singh

I’m sure Kim Sigurdson, the President of the AboriginalCogeneration Corporation (ACC), now wishes he had donethings very dierently. Mr Sigurdson put a lot of money into

his plans to gasify creosote soaked railway ties in Kamloops.He got all the necessary permits. He gured he was doing anenvironmentally responsible thing by guring out a way to safelydeal with these toxic ties, but his project ended up causing of restorm of opposition on the grounds that it would severly harmour environment.

People from all walks of life actively opposed this project.City Council was unanimous in its non support. 100 Kamlooopsphysicians wrote a letter expressing opposition to theEnvironmental Appeal Board. Former Liberal MP and Senator LenMarchand stated his opposition. Our current Conservative MPCathy McLeod opposed, as did our city MLAs. The provincial andfederal NDP even took to sending elected ocials from other areas toKamloops to “just say no”.

Yet, the governmental agencies we entrust with pr otecting us fromundue health impacts from such facilties had all given the gasicationplant approval. Interior Health and the Ministry of Environment airquality experts stated the project would have little to no impact on airpollution in our valley. I had the opportunity to hear local Ministry of Environment air quality meterologist Ralph Adams speak at a forumon the project organized by the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce.Ralph spoke at length about the process he used to assess potentialair quality impacts. I felt that I understood much better why the greenlight was given as far as air pollution was concerned.

I want to base my opinion on such projects on the science behindthem. I don’t want to prejudge or let emotions get in the way. Even

still, though, I am relieved this plant will not be in Kamthe looks of it, a lot of people feel the same way. AndI think Mr Sigurdson, President of ACC, wishes he had

dierently.Creosote is a nasty substance and conjures up all

concerns in people’s minds. Mr Sigurdson is not a lo catwo strikes against the project alr eady. And, then Mr. Snot want to hold a public meeting, he essentially want just trust him without any explanation and engagmenplant was not properly operated? What good are the ethen? Mr. Sigurdson tried too address these importantas these much too late in the day. The lack of early exengagement with this public, in my view, added a lot ore. l

Trusting the AboriginalCogeneration CorporationThe Gasication of Creosote Soaked Railway Ties in Kamloops

New Pesticide Bylaw In EffectOn Tuesday, July 28, 2009 the City of Kamloops Pesticide Use ControlBy-law was passed and is in eect as of March 15, 2010. It regulatesthe cosmetic use of pesticides on ornamental trees, shrubs, owers,and turf on residential properties.

It states: “Except as permitted in this by-law, no Person may useor apply Pesticides or grant permission or authority to use or applyPesticides on Residential Lands, for the purpose of maintainingoutdoor trees, shrubs, other ornamental plants or turf.”

For more Info: visit http://www.kamloops.ca/ipm/bylaw-overview.shtml or call (250) 828 3888

Despite Massive Effort, School District Still ShortI don’t have children, but as a citizen and as an uncle, a h igh quality,well funded public education is of huge importance to me. Asa citizen, I feel critical th inking skills so necessary in our society.The lowest common denominator, horse race paradigm of muchcommunity debate on issues quite disappointing.

So the news that the Kamloops School District, after undertaking ahuge eort with the community to recongure facilities, still faces a $2million dollar decit is very troubling.

I wonder a couple of things:1. How has the expenditure on nice to haves but not strictly

necessary items (yes, such as the Olympics) taken away from

education spending in our province?2. Is there any measure of the comparative success of our K-12

system in terms of encouraging critical thinking and othercompetencies important for today’s society?

3. Where will the School District nd the money and what impact willthose cuts have? Can extra revenue be raised?

Initial Information on Universal Water MetersLot of implementation to be worked out since Council’s decision

to mandate universal water metering. To learn more, watch this webpage: http://www.kamloops.ca/water/universalwatermeters.shtml orcall (250) 828 3461 l

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