Today is your day Boomer! And I think today is another good day to celebrate being "Canadian" as Donald Trump's second impeachment trial begins in Washington. We could wear red and white or watch a little hockey, but.....wait a minute, how about erecting our maple leaf flag on the front of our houses? My in-laws used to do this on their retirement home on Vancouver Island and I always thought it was a great idea! Why not celebrate living in one of the best countries in the world? A nation of freedom, democracy, diversity, a relatively-clean environment, and human rights. They do it alot in America where pride seems to spill over on numerous occasions. But I do see it here too....and often on the front of Boomer homes. In fact, my next-door neighbour proudly displays his flag, just like schools do. Way to go Canuck Boomers! I say show your loyalty, raise your respect, and appreciate what we've got.....up here in the Great White North! Cheers!
Today is your day Boomer! Well, yesterday was my day! My long-awaited dream of building and opening a new high school gym in Summerland came true! 550 students watched, smiled and vigourously applauded as the SD67 school trustees officially cut the ribbon and opened the facility. The kids played in their new gym, in a so-called Rocket Rally, right after that and then 200 more mostly-Summerlanders attended a two-hour opening fundraiser that evening. There were people, young and old, every where: going on tours, eating food, watching volleyball and basketball, listening to speeches, and investing money in 30 community-donated silent auction items and a huge 50/50 raffle...organized by the school's Parent Advisory Council. The final fundraiser tally was about 7000$...made in only two hours! Congratulations students and staff of SSS. Your new gym is finally here, the first new one since 1951! Play on....
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