Community Spirit: Thank you for contributing your time and energy to this community. Whether you support one of Kenaston's many volunteer organizations, your church, your school, or attend any of our fund raising activities, it is this involvement that continues to sustain our community in very important ways. If you love the place you live, others will join you. Kenaston can continue to grow, attracting numbers to the community which will only add to the quality of life we have here. We welcome all of our newcomers who we hope will never be shy about approaching the chamber or any community organization for involvement. Volunteering in this community is a sure way to meet people, and feel at home

Earth Balloon Day: The Earthcare Balloon - you've never seen anything like it! Students will be amazed by how "cool" it is. It's an accurate and detailed model of the earth measuring 5.2 m (17 feet) high. From the outside, the recognizable land masses and water bodies can be found along with distinguishable geographic features such as mountains, deserts and more. Inside the Earthcare Balloon is a display of the diversity of the world's ecosystems at a glance. Phone the school to book into one of the demonstration on April 12th.

Tourism Campaign: Winners of our Raffle to generate funds for water tower repairs are:
Colleen O'Handley - Feather Quilt;
Robert Westman - Water Tower Sketch

Souvenir items are often requested at our local businesses. If you have an idea for a salable item, put together your plan (item, availability, and pricing) and approach a local business. While we are aware that Kenaston does need promotional items, at this time the Chamber cannot afford to get involved.

Kenaston's Recycle Bins: The bins behind the co-op are for paper, tin cans, glass and cardboard. Residents of the RM can also use these bins if they pay the $25.00 annual fee to village office. The Village bin by the old firehall can be rented for items too large for household bins; $5 for ½ bin, $9 full bin load. RM residents can also rent bin space. The key is held at village office. Residents are reminded to take care of household bins and move them back from the curb, as charges apply for damage.

Kenaston Crossroads: Next issue June/July. The Chamber is now accepting 2 sponsors per issue in order to cover complete cost, (both the copying and the postage) which is approximately $60 per issue. The newsletter will usually appear in your mailbox sometime during the 1st week of every second month. To sponsor an issue of your community newsletter (approximately $30.00, or $60.00 if you wish exclusive sponsorship) please contact the newsletter team Glen Pavelich 252-2711, or Susan Anholt 252-2769.

 

• April 10th: Annual Credit Union Dinner and General Meeting, Kenaston Place 6 p.m.
• April 11th: Dessert Theatre at the Kenaston School. 7:00 p.m.
• April 12th: Earth Balloon Day; Kenaston School all day.
• April 14-24th: School break
• April 22nd: Firemen's Ball. Steak supper with dancing and firemen awards to follow. Tickets $10-$12 available from CJ's, Co-op, or from any firemen. 5:30 p.m.
• April 27th: Parent Drug Awareness Nite: Kenaston School, 7 p.m.
• April 28th: SunSmart Presentation for K-8 students.
• May 3rd: Community Business Plan meeting. 7:30 Kenaston Place.

Help Plan our Future - May 3rd - 7:30. Kenaston Place. The Kenaston Chamber is proposing that more of the community be involved in the next business plan. The plan presented to the community in 2003 (including business, tourism, future of the school, beautification and community spirit) will be out of date in 2006, and our new plan needs to have a more defined focus. Your input into Kenaston's future efforts is absolutely critical. For this special meeting the chamber and council will give reports to update the community on activities, and the issues we need to be aware of. We will bring in a facilitator from the REDA to ensure that the quality of discussion is high and that we stay on task to create meaningful results.

Every community in the greater plains area, facing the same issues of sustainability, must plan for its future. The chamber and council can only act in the best interest of the community if the members share in the understanding of what is at stake. Together we can give a stronger impact to the 2006-2009 Kenaston and District community plan. All those from the village and the surrounding RMs are invited and reps from Kenaston's many committees and boards are also encouraged to attend.

Upcoming Wellness Clinic Hours:
April 10th & 24th; May 8th & 23rd

Real Estate: Your farm land for rent can also be listed on the Kenaston real estate page. We have 9 homes listed and 2 farm lots. Several homes and 1 farm have been sold. We would like to fill our vacancies with new families wanting the quality of life Kenaston has to offer. Send our real estate (www.kenaston.ca) page to any one you know who is considering a move. We are within commuting distance. If you know of other on-line sites where we might list our real estate page please feel free to do so. Listings are free of charge on our website. Your local realtor-assigned MLS number can also be posted with your listing on the Kenaston page. Contact: Susan Anholt 252-2769.

Community Welcome: Our welcoming committee, coordinated by Virgie Nordlee of Victoria Country Gifts (beside the Cafe), would ask anyone with a new neighbor to please let Virgie know so she can make contact with them on behalf of Kenaston. If you are a newcomer to the community (town or RM) do not hesitate to drop in and have a chat with Virgie to ask questions or just to introduce yourself.

Our Website: If you have suggestions which could make our website even more community friendly, or a better promotional tool for Kenaston, please contact Glen Pavelich.