Today is your day Boomer! During this time of COVID, our BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry has constantly reminded us to "be kind". Now....during another crisis(this current BC highway mess) other leaders like Premier John Horgan and local civic mayors and MP's are encouraging us not to hoard food and think of other people too. In other words, don't be selfish! Check out your food supplies in your pantry, basement, freezer, and garage and maybe you'll realize that you already have alot there! Most of us likely do. In general, many Boomers are good planners and organizers....most of us think ahead and buy larger quantities of products when they are on sale and readily available. And ever tried swapping? Yes, my neighbour has fresh eggs and I have fresh bread....why not trade and help each other? It is the "good neighbour" way. There are lots of stories on social media right now of people giving volunteer time(like sandbagging), energy, and food to needy citizens. Boomers, we grew up right after a world war. We know how to do it and we know how important it is to be kind and calm in this crazy time. 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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