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Whether the record is set or not, a local company's role in a Guinness World Record attempt will still stand tall over time. On May 20, ATCO Wood Products of Fruitvale is joining an international effort to set the world record for the most trees (250,000) planted in one hour simultaneously by teams in multiple locations across North America. Three ATCO employees and 23 from Castlegar-based Greenpeaks Holdings will be at Neptune Creek Drainage, located about nine kilometres north of Rossland, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. The planters are all locals who have worked for the softwood veneer producer for “Guinness a number of years, requires that some as long as 25 there are two years, says Mark MacAulay, the comindependent pany's silviculture witnesses who supervisor. are part of some “ATCO and the tree planters are professional very proud of our body that is silviculture practicforestry related.” es,” he said. “And we are able MARK MACAULAY to see the plantations develop into forests each year when we drive past to plant more trees.” Besides the 26 tree planters, two impartial observers, one steward and two ATCO employees will be at the reforestation site, documenting the event. “Guinness requires that there are two independent witnesses who are part of some professional body that is forestry related,” explained MacAulay. “But are not associated with ATCO or each other.” Comparable to a referee, the steward ensures all rules are adhered to and holds the ability to disqualify. “Guinness also requires that the entire attempt is filmed and photographed,” he added. The Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI), is leading the world record effort as a unique way to engage communities that support its commitment to sustainable management of forest resources. See SUSTAINABILITY, Page 3
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Fond memories of a renowned Trail highland dance teacher now passed, have her legion of students gathering for a cèilidh to honour Kate E. Shaw's 100th birthday. By all accounts, Mrs Shaw did not just teach dance. She instilled a work ethic through traditional Scottish culture that transcends generations of Highland dancers near and far. “It was an honour to be a student of Mrs. Shaw,” says Sherri Ko, now a Victoriabased educator. “She cared greatly about all of her Highland dancers and we all became an extended part of her family.” Ko danced full time for 13 years, taking part in numerous exhibitions, music festivals, parades and competitions - but the lessons were about more than just footwork. “She was certainly ahead of herself in terms of the field of sports psychology,” said Ko, recalling Mrs. Shaw's favourite poem that was read before each competition. “That provided us inspiration and perspective that it was not about winning,” she explained. “Whether we received a medal or not, we were all victors if we gave our best. Loving the activity we were involved in honing, was most important.” Ko and many former students throughout the West Kootenay and from as far away as Regina, Prince George, and the Lower Mainland will visit Trail this weekend and gather for the Kate E. Shaw Highland
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Born in Nelson in 1915 and raised in Trail, a young Kate E. Shaw grew into a beloved dance teacher in the West Kootenay for 75 years. She was named Trail’s Citizen of the Year in 1974 and passed away in 2007. Dance Reunion Saturday night in the Riverbelle. Bagpipes will sound tribute, and small piping and drumming performances will liven the venue while accompanying traditional Scottish country dances. “Mrs. Shaw may be gone but her memory lives on and her talent and lessons we share with the next generation,” said Ko, mentioning her daughter, 20, and 15-year-old son have danced Highland since the age of five. “When helping my children practice I often hear Mrs. Shaw's words and remember her lessons.”
She recalled when her children were younger, Shaw asked Ko's mom if their style, strengths and weaknesses were like hers or another dancer’s. “She sent me directions on how to make them even better dancers,” she chuckled, adding,“true commitment.” The Trail Caledonian Games, renamed the Kate E. Shaw Memorial Competition, kicks off the weekend homage earlier that day, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Cominco gym. Dancers from B.C. and beyond will lace up their ghillies and pins their tartans for two days of competition, See FOND, Page 2
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