July's Posting...

Hello all,

Hope your enjoying the summer weather that has caught up to the calender.

To start off, those of us that travel East Vernon Rd. (& Tillicum Rd.) are still waiting for the roads to be usable.  Although alternate routes are available, it is quite inconvenient to not have the full options available to traverse through the BX area.  As one observation has been noted in the paper.  Letter to the editor here: http://www.vernonmorningstar.com/opinion/letters/161508425.html  So, the last time that these areas washed out, (I believe it was in 1996) the road had suffered more damage and the repairs included a temporary bridge and it was repaired in a timely manner (without the extended waiting period.)  Some have voiced their displeasure on the length of time that this is taking, as the repair has yet to be done.  Anyone and everyone, who may wish to acknowledge their opinions can send an email to the Provicial Minister of Transportation.  The website has this as a contact email:
mailto:Minister.Transportation@gov.bc.ca
Phone/Fax:  Telephone: 250 387-1978  Fax: 250 356-2290
or a printed/typed letter to be mailed to
"Honourable Blair Lekstrom, PO BOX 9055 STN PROV GOVT, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9E2"
(If anyone has problems with the above link the source website is here http://www.gov.bc.ca/tran/contacts.html#minister)

Just F.Y.I., the "BX Ranch Park" is a heritage park that allows dog use, not an official "Dog Park" as a recently removed sign otherwise indicated.  If anyone has thoughts, suggestions or comments on the Park's future direction, please share them in the "Comment" section.  Or email the Assoc. at bxslca@hotmail.com .
Look for a couple directors (from the Association) on site with a 'survey questionaire' (in early Aug. 2012) to receive feedback on the park from the users of the park as well as other interested individuals.  These questionnaire responses will be forwarded to the Regional Distict for consideration.

Cherries are certainly looking (and tasting) delicious.  All other berries in season also are very enjoyable.  We look forward to a good apple (and other fruits harvest.)  Vegtables are their own schedule, but look equally enjoyable.

Further comments on the improvements near Stickle Rd. should be completed in a couple weeks.  The work done to now is a greatly improved image that beautifies the entrance to the Vernon area.

That's all for now, more to follow in a short while...

Summertime has (Officially) Arrived!!!

Hello Everyone,

This entry is a little later than expected.  However, everyone is probably busy with gardening and yard work.  The extended precipitation has been problematic in areas but has been great for local scenery.  All the hills being green is nice for a change.  All the birds and wildlife enjoy the 'wet' season as well.  Great for gardens, great for the water bill.

For anyone who may be interested.  There is the "TD Tree Day" event at the BX Ranch Park in September 2012.  To register follow the link below. There is a limit of 25 registrants, but the park will not be closed – the cap is due to the fact that they will be providing refreshments for 25 people, and five plants per registrant.
Go here to be one of the 25 people planting that day: http://www.treedays.com/

More to be added shortly, once information is confirmed...stay tuned.

Of course, comment and suggestions are welcome below on topics you're thinking about.

Above all, enjoy the summer (whatever weather it may bring.)