L/JDP 100 – We’re now experiencing the 100th anniversary of ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Provincial Park. The scope of this anniversary ranges between 2018 and 2021. 100 Years ago today, John Dean created a sign for those visiting the summit… Mt. Rainier >>> 150 miles away, 14,408 Ft. High A century later, the trail signs throughout the park shine… […]
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RETIREMENT OF PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE
Subject: RETIREMENT OF PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE, SUPP TECH R 052048Z AUG 20 FM NFSP ESQUIMALT BT UNCLAS CSUP 023 SUBJ: RETIREMENT OF PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE, SUPP TECH ON 12 SEP 20, AFTER 28 YEARS OF LOYAL AND DEDICATED SERVICE, PO2 JARRETT TEAGUE WILL RETIRE FROM THE CAF. IN 1992, AGE 17, JARRETT FIRST ENROLLED INTO […]
QUARRY PARK REVIVED – 2020 Update
The Park is now invasive free Stewardship Fervour | 5yr Strategy (2017-2021) In North Saanich, an ecosystem revival has occurred at Quarry Park (4th year in-progress). We started spring 2017. So far over 115 induvial people have volunteered 482hrs over 12 events. On September 25, 2017, I wrote, “I’m big on Quarry Park! […]
QUARRY PARK REVIVAL – 2019
3 of 5 years & on schedule Stewardship Fervour | 5yr Strategy (2017-2021) In North Saanich, an ecosystem revival is occurring at Quarry Park (3rd year in-progress). You are invited to participate! We started spring 2017, over 128 induvial people have volunteered 583.5hrs thank-you so much for caring and your efforts. In an effort to […]
L/JDP, WEST BLOCK AT 30
A FRIENDS LEGACY – Thirty years ago on August 10, 1989, the Friends of John Dean Park achieved the sixth and most recent addition to ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park. This west-side land addition spanned from Alec Road to the west line of John Dean’s property. The Addition: https://www.johndeanpark.com/the-west-block-addition-1989/ Trail Maintenance: https://www.johndeanpark.com/merrill-harrop-trail-2018-improvements/ ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean […]
EXPONENTIAL STEWARDSHIP
The priorities of 35 and 25 years ago At Lillian Hoffar Park which fronts on the western side of Tsehum Harbour, recently 14 people met for a three hour ivy pull. This Stage 1 removal brought back memories of the initial ivy removal at Illahie during the late 1990s. Mid-morning, I moved over to […]
ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱ Witnessing Ceremony
Dual Name Event, June 3, 2019 A celebration of the renaming of ȽÁU,WELṈEW/John Dean Park Welcome/EWÁ E NE EN SḰEL, ḰEL “Jarrett, you are on the list of honoured guests so I hope you are there!” – Adam Olsen The BC Legislature approved Bill 16 – 2019 on May 2nd and 14th, 2019, which added […]
Royal Assent, ȽÁU,WELNEW/John Dean Park
May 14, 2019, at 17:05:10, BC’s Bill 16 – 2019, received Legislative approval. May 16, 2019, BC’s Bill 16 – 2019, received Royal Assent. ȽÁU,WELNEW is best pronounced as Tlay will nook; the traditional name has been added, nothing has been lost. Here’s the link and mapping to watch the third reading of […]
ȽÁU,WELNEW, an additive process
ȽÁU,WELNEW is best pronounced as Tlay will nook MLA Adam Olsen (Green), May 15, 2019, “This is an additive process, not a reductive one. The name ȽÁU,WELNEW will be added to John Dean Provincial Park so it will now be known as ȽÁU,WELNEW/John Dean Provincial Park.” May 16, 2019, Bill 16 – 2019 received Royal […]
ȽÁU,WELNEW/JOHN DEAN PARK
Bill 16 – 2019 changes the name of John Dean Park. In 1921, John Dean saved this intact property by creating a provincial park. Mr. Dean saved his property from loggers, and inspired future land additions to the park. Today, this provincial park encompasses the summit of Mount Newton/ȽÁU,WELNEW. First Reading of Bill 16 – […]