Rainbow Sighting

Lac Le Jeune has had lots of much needed rain during the last week, so it was nice to have a little break from it this afternoon. The sun came out briefly and conditions were just right for a faint rainbow...and then the rain continued.

Open Fire Bans in Kamloops Fire Centre

Effective at noon June 1, 2010, medium and large-sized open fires will be prohibited within the Kamloops Fire Centre’s jurisdiction to help prevent human-caused wildfires and limit the impact of smoke.

Specifically it refers to:

• Waste, slash or other burning, whether piled or unpiled, larger than one metre in height and one metre in width.
• More than two piles of waste, slash or other burning, whether piled or unpiled, of any size.
• Stubble or grass burning over any area.
• Fireworks, including firecrackers.

This ban does not apply to cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes, or to open fires, including campfires, that are one metre by one metre or smaller.

Check the Wildfire Management Branch of the BC Ministry of Forests and Range website for full details about fire restrictions and bans. 

June 5: Hazardous Household and e-Waste Day

June 5: Hazardous Household and e-Waste Day

10 am to 3 pm - 800 Mission Flats Rd

Dispose of electronic waste products and household chemicals for FREE! On June 5th the City together with the TNRD will be holding a free drop-off day for residents with household hazardous waste and electronic products, including:

• Electronic wastes such as computers and all computer related products and peripherals, TV's, photocopiers, large printers, cell phones
• Products normally accepted at the Product Care Depot 

and products that cannot be accepted at the Product Care Depot such as:

• Products that cannot be identified (unknowns)
• Products that are leaking or improperly sealed
• Agricultural products (pesticides, herbicides)
• Insect repellents, disinfectants and pet products
• Diesel, propane, butane fuels
• Fertilizer
• Acids, cleaners, bleach, and other corrosive materials

This TNRD brochure (PDF) lists acceptable and unacceptable items (click image for a bigger view):

 Thanks to Jim Phillips for this information.

Community Yard Sale

Rain or shine!

When: Saturday June 26, 9am - 4pm
Where: Lac Le Jeune

photo by j.sanna

Seedlings

The tree planting crew has left us with a gift! At the back of the Burton's house (enter Rainbow Street side) there are 3 boxes with seedlings: spruce, fir, and pine. Help yourselves! Then be sure to close the boxes and cover with the tarp to keep them cool.

Here are some steps for planting seedlings:
- Dig a hole wide and deep enough to cover the root system, and remove rocks and other debris from hole
- Handle seedlings by the base of the stem
- Lower gently into hole, being careful not to bend roots
- Cover with soil and tap with toe to remove air pockets.
- Create a mulched area around the tree. Wood chips, pine and needles work well

Claire Lindros - Belly Dancer

Have you ever seen an outstanding belly dancer? You don't need to go far! Claire Lindros has been busy this past year teaching belly dancing at Let's Move dance studio in Kamloops. Some Lac Le Jeune residents have been talking about how much fun it would be to take lessons close to home. It can be arranged! Send a note to Claire: cbear_7@hotmail.com

ICE OFF 2010

Here's the end of the movie, folks! Thanks to Steve Roy for posting part 2, and helping to keep our records straight. The official date for 2010 is Friday, April 30.

Lisa Van Shie-Wynne

On Saturday, April 24th we lost a beautiful and strong member of our community. Lisa Van Shie-Wynne passed away peacefully in her home. She was just 44 years old.

Members of the Lac Le Jeune community will remember Lisa participating in many outdoor activities. She competed in nordic ski races, and following the birth of her first son, Evan, she continued to ski faster than any of us could imagine -- even while pulling Evan in a pulk! We saw Lisa playing tennis, swimming across the lake, running, cycling, building snowmen with Evan and Foster, out walking with her dogs and family, gardening.... She'd always have a big smile on her face. Lisa was involved in helping her kids and others enjoy sports by coaching speed skating and x-country skiing. She loved to be with her family and to spend time outdoors. We all admired her strength and determination; she lived her life like she was planning to stay.

The service will be held at the Holy Family Parish on Monday, May 3rd at 1:00pm.
Here are some links to heart-warming photos and stories about Lisa:
In Memorium
Schoenings condolences

This photo was taken in 2005 in front of the skating oval on Lac Le Jeune with some of the original River City Racers.
Left to right back row – Lisa Van Shie-Wynne, Sara Spence, Eric Spence
Left to right front row – Evan Wynne, Tori Spence, Josie Spence, and Foster Wynne.

Sorting recyclables

Ever wonder what happens to your recyclables after you take them to the Lac Le Jeune Transfer Station? This short video shows the sorting process.

Equipment for hire

Do you have a use for an excavator or dump truck? Contact Ed Duffy: revcon2006@gmail.com, 250-372-3370