The Cherryvillan
This page was last updated on: May 12, 2008
The Cherryvillan was first published on Spring Equinox, 2008
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www.cherryville.net Celebrates 50,000 Hits
In 2002 cherryville.net was first posted to the internet to provide a presence for local businesses and community organizations and events. It was never expected to be so popular! Now cherryville.net is No. 1 on Google and has just ticked over 50,000 hits!
Most surprising is how many Cherryvillans use the site. Though many of us are happy to live free from too much technology, we still find the internet to be a very useful tool. cherryville.net helps us to keep in touch and share up-to-date community information. The costs for maintaining the website are recovered from services revenue. Basic directory listings are free and businesses can add links for $20 per year. Basic webpages are $100 per year. E-mail aliases, i.e. “your-name”@cherryville.net, are also available for a one-time fee of $20 and forward to your dial-up address. Community organizations each have a webpage, provided free of charge. And now ...
Introducing “The Cherryvillan”
It’s been on the backburner at Cherryville Publishing for some time. Welcome to The Cherryvillan!
The Cherryvillan is actually an e-zine (electronic magazine), now posted here on the internet at www.cherryville.net. E-zines reduce paper usage. Also unlimited space is available on-line for more photos, etc. This first issue has also been printed and delivered to every Cherryville mailbox, as a way to launch this new publication and to get the word out to all Cherryvillans.
Some old favourites are back including, “Cherries & The Pits”, “Witch Watch”, and birthday & anniversary announcements. New columns include “Who’s That Villan?”, and “Kidz Newz” by Amanda.
All submissions are welcome and will be published at the editor’s discretion. Please send your submissions to this e-mail, or you can telephone Debbee at 547 2182, to arrange delivery if e-mail is unavailable to you.
We hope you like the logo (recognize it from some old Cherryville bumper stickers?) and we hope you’ll enjoy this new publication for Cherryville, providing up-to-date Cherryville news especially for our community.
Spring Students Festival at Cherryville School
The students of Cherryville Elementary School would like to invite the community to attend their Spring Students Festival to be held at the school on Wednesday, May 28.
The students have been busy planning and preparing a variety of wares that they will be selling from their created “stores”. The community will have the opportunity to shop at an Art Gallery, Spa, Florist, Restaurant, Stationery Store & Post Office, as well as other stores. The different wares the students have created for each “store” has allowed them the experience of learning new skills and crafts such as seed starting, papermaking, multicultural cooking techniques and much more. All monies raised at the event will go directly into new and exciting projects for the kids.
So parents, grab the grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends and come out to support the Cherryville Elementary School Pride Group, “The Cougar Squad”!
Cherries to all the wonderful volunteer coaches for the kids soccer program this year. The parent volunteers have been exceptional; the youth volunteers have been outstanding - making the difference for so many kids in Cherryville. You guys are awesome!!!
Cherries to the June graduates for their accomplishments.
Cherries to Bev Barnes for heading up Cherryville Days.
Cherries to Melanie, Francine, Tim, Margaret & Lisa for a super-dooper Kidz Zone! We loved it!
Cherries ...
Pits to the person/persons who pushed over the porta potty at the school soccer field on April 27th.
Pits to people who call themselves farmers, then starve their animals. Shame on you!
Send your Cherries & Pits to e-mail.
... and
The Pits
Kidz Newz By Amanda
This is Kidz Newz—no parents allowed!!! This is our special space for me to bring you up-to-date news about us Cherryville kids!
I am going to interview Abby Lagerquist about her winning a contest to participate at the World Women’s Curling Championships 2008, held in Vernon on March 22-30.
Sooooo Abby, how did you win this contest? I had to write an essay on how I am a junior curling star.
What did you do there? When I got there a lady took me to meet a lady named Bender. Then I met the team and I got a picture with them. I was representing the Italian team. They gave me an Italian team jacket. I saw them practise. Then I watched their game against Sweden. (Sweden won though.) A lady took me to meet the TSN broadcast crew. They were awesome!!! I also got to be on TSN!!!!!!!!!!!!
Were there people there? Yes, there was a school.
What school was it? Bearisto, but they were cheering for Sweden not Italy so I yelled, “Italy! Italy! Not SWEDEN!” (In a good way.)
Were there any other people there? Yes, it was almost packed.
Did you have fun? YES I HAD SO MUCH FUN NEXT TIME I GO THERE I AM BRINGING A FRIEND OF MINE. SO BYE FOR NOW!!!!
That’s all folks!!!!!!!!!!!
Who’s That Villan?
Who are these two Villans from
back in the 1970s?
Identities will be revealed at the end of each month in The Cherryvillan, on-line at cherryville.net!
Send your submissions to e-mail.
Classifieds
Toyota Corolla 2002: 104,000kms.
Excellent condition. Great gas mileage. Fully-loaded, new tires. $9,900.
Call Rod at 547 2182.
Community Yoga
Cherryville has a lot to offer for a small town and recently added yoga to its list of activities, when Melanie Staker launched her classes this year.
Melanie has been practising yoga on and off for 30 years. She has a deep appreciation for this ancient system which unifies body, breath and mind.
Melanie received her training in Hatha and Classicial Ashtanga Yoga at the Salt Spring Centre of Yoga in 2005, whilst living on Salt Spring Island, before returning to Cherryville. Under the tutelage of Baba Hari Das her training included all aspects of yoga philosophy, science and spirituality.
Melanie has developed a teaching style which includes sustained poses as well as postures that are connected together with fluid and mindful progression. Close attention is paid to alignment and poses are modified to suit individual needs. She offers 13-week classes which provide detailed instruction of poses with consideration to alignment and use of breath. Students can expect to improve body tone, flexibility, posture and general body awareness.
New sessions begin on April 1st and are available on Tuesday mornings and Wednesday evenings for $9.00 per class, or 13 classes for $100. Melanie can be contacted at 547 9091.
Happy Birthday
To All of You!!!
April
1 Celia Adkins, 3 Leo, 4 Eleanora Otteson, 6 Edsel Fleury Jr., 7 Leanne Boisvert, 8 Laura Waugh, 9 Catlin Prebushewski, 12 Callum Takasaka, 13 Mackenzie Werner-Jones, 15 Randy Coward, 17 Chase Robertson, 18 Kerry Bennett, 20 Lance Harvey, 21 Eugene Foisy, 23 Simone Brindamour,
24 Rod Werner, 27 Lily Fleury,
30 Justin Prebushewski, Ashley Foisy, Irene Yaremcio
May
2 Jim Johnson, 6 Clint Harvey, 8 Rob Gordon, 12 Amy Verhage, 14 Angelia Harvey, 17 Elisha Lywood, 23 Jim Schmor, Lucas Clayton, 24 Zack Waugh, 26 Tom Sanborn, Grace Corris, Linda Bennett, 27 Jacob Tench, 28 Bree Sanborn, 30 Cathy McPherson, 31 Neil Postle, Barb Dalhuisen, Tony Bennett
June
4 Trent Harvey, Tiana Harvey 6 Amanda Werner, Dennis Dandenault, 10 Guy Kelly, 21 Nelson Criss Jr., 29 Rydel Redekop, 30 Aiden Ringrose
Sorry if we missed anyone, or got any
dates wrong! Send your dates to e-mail.
Brownies for Cherryville
The Girl Guides are hoping to start a Brownies Unit in Cherryville this fall. This program runs for 7 - 9 year old girls. Six girls are required to be registered to run the program. The fee would be $75 for the year. If you require further information or would like to pre-register, please call Francine at 547 6060.
Girl Guide Cookies Are Back!
Starting April 1 the Classic Chocolate and Vanilla Girl Guide Cookies will be available at the Cherryville Emporium for just $4.00 a box. If you wish to order cookies, please call Francine at 547 6060.
2008 Executives
Community Club: President: Randall Fox, Vice President: John Vigrass, Treasurer: Michelle Saurette, Secretary: Needed, Directors: Eleanora Otteson, Heather Fleury
Cherry Ridge Management: President: Wayne Cunneyworth, Vice President: Hank Cameron, Treasurer: Jamey Sanborn, Secretary: Annette Welz, Directors: Sean Ardis, Greig Cretin, Dean Foisy, Cliff Dyck, Edsel Fleury, Eugene Foisy, Wendy Justice, Bill Lywood, Toni Paul, Gord Pollock, Jamey Sanborn, Melanie Staker, James Tisdale, Garry Toma
Historical Society: President: Ernie Laviolette, Vice-President: Charmaine Templeton, Treasurer: Marg Myers, Secretary: Bonnie Olson, Directors: Wayne Cunneyworth, Edith Kelly, Sue Kelsey, Adeline Leblanc, Joe Myers, Lawrna Myers, Joy Vaillancourt.
The Cherryville Broadband/High-Speed Internet Steering Committee is now looking for “a business interest willing to move forward with investing in the towers, and/or equipment required here.” “With 127 "yes" residences signed on to participate, we now have a fairly strong commitment of interest to offer to interested private sector operation(s).” “It has become quite clear that it is highly unlikely that Cherryville could develop a 'self-sustaining’, community operated high speed service ... ”.
Welcome to new owners at Route 6 Campground & Bunkhouse! Colleen & Paddy Liburn have been working hard all Fall & Winter getting ready for the busy season ahead. They already have a big reunion booked and are looking forward to entertaining many guests at their new campground and bunkhouse.
River Ridge Golf Club & Leftys’ 19th Hole Restaurant is now open after renovations, thanks to new owners Brian Gatzke & Dan Currie. The new entrance looks fantastic!
And a fond farewell to Sang at Frank’s General Store. We wish you all the best with your new venture in Edmonton. Thanks for the support you gave to all things Cherryvillan! Welcome to new owners, Rob & Lisa Peoples, who are in training and take over this month.
Heard it on
The Cherry Vine
Trying to keep Sugar Lake Sweet
The SLAMSS website has been updated with the latest news and documents. The newly-posted documents are flagged "New". They include the Environmental Impact Study released in mid April. In early April NORD came to a settlement agreement with the Kokanee Lodge developer vis-à-vis his lawsuit appeal against them. (See NORD release below.) Some are still concerned that compounds, other than pure water, will be reaching the Shuswap River from this proposed plant. It is feared that the drainage field is too close to the river to prevent unwanted substances eventually leaching into the watercourse. Even if the fecal matter can all be removed from the thousands of litres of effluent per day, pharmaceuticals and other harmful chemicals are known to persist after the most intense treatment of the sort proposed.
A meeting will be held at Cherryville Community Hall on Monday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. The developer has managed to avoid the meeting with the public usually required when rezoning a parcel of land, the rezoning of the Crown parcel having been deemed unnecessary by NORD.
Huguette Allen, of the Green Party and SLAMSS is available at (250) 547 0272 and handrc@xplornet.com, LookOutSugarLake@sensociety.org
Press release from RDNO regarding Kokanee Lodge:
The RDNO and Kokanee Lodge have reached a settlement agreement with respect to legal action initiated by Kokanee Lodge regarding sewage disposal from a commercially zoned development. Under the terms of the agreement, as a condition of issuance of the required Development Permit, The developer will now treat and dispose of sewage effluent generated from campground to an adjacent piece of Crown land rather than directly the lake as initially proposed. He has further undertaken to never pursue direct discharge to the lake or river system. The Board of Directors of the RDNO view this as a win/win situation for both the environment and the local community of Cherryville.
This resolves a continuing disagreement over the method of sewage disposal. Under the terms of this settlement agreement, neither party will pursue further legal action and the developer will discontinue his appeal of the supreme court ruling and subsequent filings and will pay the Regional District costs it is entitled to through the courts.
The developer, in submitting his revised development proposal has reduced the density from 28 units per hectare down to 19 units per hectare by reducing the number of units by 2 and increasing the land base by over 1 hectare to a total of 3.4 ha.
All original conditions of the Development Permit that ensure protection of the natural environment, appropriate form and character, and approval from various provincial agencies are still required.
The RDNO has maintained that direct discharge of effluent to the lake was not in keeping with community values as expressed through the Official Community Plan. The courts upheld this position. The developer then submitted a revised proposal showing discharge to adjacent crown lands. Originally, The RDNO was of the opinion that the proposed method of disposal of treated effluent from a commercial development to an adjacent piece of land was not a permitted use in the Large Holding (LH) Zone and that a public process was required to rezone the adjacent crown piece consistent with the Commercially zoned campground.
The developer sought input from the Province of BC, through the Ministry of Environment who developed the Municipal Sewage Regulation. The Ministry determined that the method of sewage treatment and ground based disposal proposed by Kokanee Lodge is a permitted use of lands in the LH Zone and the Regional District has agreed to accept this position from senior government.
Featuring Greg Harvey, Clint Harvey &
Kiel Crebo. Check out their new website.
Gardening Tips from Sherri's Book
Transplant tomato seedlings outdoors when
lily-of-the-valley is in bloom
Transplant pepper and eggplant seedlings when
purple bearded iris is flowering
Plant hardy perennials when
maple leaves begin to unfurl
Sow corn seed when
apple blossom petals begin to fall
Sow spinach, radish and broad bean seeds when
daffodils begin to bloom
Sow lettuce, beet and carrot seeds when
dandelions begin to flower
Sow morning glory seeds outdoors once
maple leaves have reached full size
Transplant pansy and snapdragon seedlings when
aspen and chokecherry trees have leafed out
Herbal Medicine Chest for Kids Workshop
June 13 with Barbara from the Herbal Learning Centre. Starts at 10:00am at the Cherryville Hall. Includes plant identification walk. Childcare provided. Half-funded by W.C.R.C. - fee will be between $20-30. Contact: Natalie Preston at 547 9022.
2008 Outhouse Races by Wayne Cunneyworth
This year’s Outhouse Races will be held once again during Cherryville Days, Sunday, June 8, at the Community Hall, 2:00 pm. Those who were there last year will recall that the competition was a little sparse. To avoid surprises this year, we are asking all racing teams to confirm their registration in advance. Please contact Wayne Cunneyworth at 547-9300 or e-mail to enter. So far, the only confirmed racer is the famous Twin Crapper 88, with men’s and ladies’ teams yet to be accounted for – but don’t worry, we’ll be there!
Who else will be there to compete against the incredible Twin Crapper 88 for the amazing Exploding Outhouse Trophy? After last year, several locals vowed they would have an entry ready this year. (Rumour has it one person bet $100 to charity that his racer would win!) Where are those great racers of the past? Will another favourite regular, the River Ridge 9th Hole, be there? What about the Pastor’s Potty from Aumond Road? The awesome Black Hole? Remember that death-defying Johnson-Templeton-Arcand entry – has it retired for good? Let’s hope not! What new outhouse effort are you working on now, as you read this?
The Outhouse Races have been a popular staple of Cherryville Days for many years, with chills and spills to thrill even the most hard-core racing fans. Let’s show our visitors how Cherryville people do it on the run!
Outhouse Races Rules can be found on the Cherryville Days webpage.
New Links Submitted
Including Net Lingo, the internet dictionary and AskAway, an info service provided by B.C. libraries. One Cherryvillan found info at AskAway that he couldn't find anywhere else on the internet! Check them out at at www.cherryville.net/links.html.
Cherryville News for the
Community of Cherryville, B.C.
CRMC Press Release Event
for Community Forest Agreement
On June 6 at 10:00 AM ( the first day of Cherryville Days) Cherry Ridge Management Committee is holding a press release event at the Cherryville Museum (at Goldpanner Campground) about its invitation for a Community Forest Agreement, which MLA Tom Christensen will attend. CRMC is planning to create some positive press about this opportunity for Cherryville, Ministry of Forests and the Provincial Government. If it fits your schedule please attend. Refreshments will be served. RSVP. Website.
Valley-Wide Governance
Review Update
Meeting Well-Attended by Cherryvillans
On April 29 a public information meeting was hosted by Area D Director, Rick Fairbairn and Cherryville's Area E Director, Eugene Foisy at the White Valley Community Centre in Lumby, in response to many enquiries from residents regarding the valley-wide governance review.
The meeting was well-attended by approximately 41 persons, the majority (80%+) being identified as residents of Cherryville. The evening began with an introduction from Greg Betts, NORD General Manager of Electoral Area Services, who explained the purpose of the meeting. Greg Betts introduced directors Fairbairn and Foisy and explained that a PowerPoint presentation to provide an overview of the Executive Summary of the report to the Minister (“the things we know”), would be followed by a Question and Answer session (“the things we don’t know”). Materials distributed at the meeting included a copy of the Executive Summary of the Report to the Minister from the Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Governance Working Committee and copies of letters from Electoral Area directors to the Minister. The Executive Summary of the Report can be found at www.valleygovern.ca.
Director Rick Fairbairn also read out the text of a Rural Residents Petition and urged attendees to sign the petition, and to express their opinions directly to Minister Chong and MLA Tom Christensen. The Petition was circulated and signed by 31 residents. (Petitions can be found at Frank's and The Emporium.) The text of the petition is as follows:
As rural residents of the North Okanagan, we, the undersigned, believe that:
1. We must retain rural values
2. We must retain rural lifestyle
3. We must retain rural representation
With respect to any change in governance of the regional districts of the Okanagan Valley, we believe that:
1. A comprehensive study should be undertaken to identify issues, service implications, costs and other impacts of any change in governance structure; and
2. If there is a proposed change in governance that affects residents of the electoral areas, that the same principles be applied to us as are applied to municipal residents under Section 279 of the Community Charter – No forced amalgamations – i.e. that each electoral area jurisdiction determines by vote of its respective residents whether to incorporate separately or amalgamate with an existing municipality.
Cherryville Director Meets With
Community Services Minister Chong
Eugene Foisy and others were able to meet with Minister Ida Chong yesterday when she visited Vernon for a conference. The Minister was asked to please not rush her decision on valley-wide governance, as she receives pressure from certain parties. The task force requires more time to come up with a definitive conclusion. She said that she did have special consideration for rural peoples as she herself lives in a rural area, which she explained as having 119,000 residents! Eugene pointed out that Cherryville has only 1,000 residents in a very large area, to which she was very surprised! She had no idea and was pleased to have her perception corrected on this and some other points.
Here is contact information for The Minister, MLA Tom Christensen and the Governance Working Committee.
Honourable Minister of Community Services Ida Chong,
CS.Minister@gov.bc.ca, Room 323 - Parliament Buildings, PO Box 9056, STN PROV GOVT, Victoria BC V8W 9E2.
MLA Tom Christensen, tom.christensen.mla@leg.bc.ca, Room 347 - Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4.
Okanagan-Similkameen Regional Governance Working Committee,
www.valleygovern.ca, c/o 1450 KLO Road, Kelowna, B.C. V1W 3Z4
And cherries to our representative, Eugene Foisy, and also to our good friend, Rick Fairbairn for always going beyond the call of duty to represent us Cherryvillans as best they can amidst the bureaucracy! They can be contacted at: Eugene.Foisy@rdno.ca and rick.fairbairn@rdno.ca.
Click here to see all the slides from the meeting's PowerPoint presentation.
Logging Truck Down
In the three a.m. hour on May 7 a logging truck went over on Rudy's Corner on Highway 6. It was driven by Cherryvillan, John Manderson, who was trapped in the vehicle until John Holt and another came to his rescue. Manderson miraculously escaped from this accident unharmed. The cab of the truck was completely destroyed save the small space left for him.
