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Tegart acclaimed as Liberal nominee BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Fraser-Nicola MLA Jackie Tegart with Transportation Minister Todd Stone.
Photo by Barbara Roden
Jackie Tegart, MLA in the riding of Fraser-Nicola, is the first Liberal nominee to be elected as the Party candidate for the upcoming provincial election, which will take place on May 9, 2017. Tegart was acclaimed as the party’s choice in Fraser-Nicola at the candidate selection meeting held in Cache Creek on Saturday, May 7. “I totally enjoy this job,” says Tegart. “I know we’re going to have the strongest team putting out the best message to make B.C. the best place on Earth.” She’s also happy to have such an early nomination, so she can “continue to do the good work the party has been doing”. She says that the B.C. Liberal party is on a “path to success”, despite the NDP labelling them as “heartless”. “Those who are most vulnerable are very important to us.” She cited several success stories in the area during her time as MLA, including doctor recruitment, the new paramedicine program, and work on area roads. “We’re working hard for the people in our riding.” She notes that she has been in every community in the riding, meeting annually with every council and regional district, as well as First Nations, and has held “Coffee with Jackie” sessions. “I don’t wait for people to come to me; I like to go into the community.” She acknowledges that there are a number of issues out there that are not easy to solve,
particularly regarding biosolids. “We’re determined to take a look at biosolids and the science around them and respond in an appropriate way,” she says, noting that a science panel is currently analyzing the issue and that a report is expected in July. “We appreciate people who are passionate about an issue; it means it’s time for us to take a look in response. “Botanie Valley is a contentious issue. The file is very active, and we’re working on it, as well as working with the community and First Nations to look for a solution.” Tegart says she does presentations at schools, where she talks about the most important issues students will face in their lifetimes. “I talk about where I came from, and how I got where I am. I talk about ways they can get involved—by volunteering, or being on student council—and then tell students that what I do is just a different level of service to the community. It’s about building relationships, and how all the things that you do build who you are.” Transportation Minister Todd Stone was at the candidate selection meeting, and said that Tegart is “truly authentic. If she says she’ll do something she’ll do it, or die trying. “One of the best things about getting into politics is making new friendships, and I enjoy working with Jackie. As caucus chair she’s practically in cabinet, and has the ear of the Premier and cabinet ministers. “It’s one reason she’s accomplished more See NASTY ELECTION on p. 2
Student artwork highlighted in upcoming show
BARBARA RODEN The Journal
Students at Desert Sands Community School in Ashcroft have produced some superb artwork throughout the year; and community members will have an opportunity to view many of the pieces at the “Showcase of Student Work”, which runs from May 19 to 25. Teacher Brent Close says that this year’s showcase will be a little different from previous years, as it will include work by elementary and middle school students as well as high schoolers. “It will be school-wide, and hopefully will have more of a community feel to it.” Close says there are some very strong young artists currently in grades
eight and nine, and that there will be a wide variety of media on display. “There’ll be 2-D formats such as drawing, painting, and etching, and 3-D formats like found object sculptures, clay, and carving.” Print-making was, he said, very popular with several students, as was working with clay, although he admits that there was no middle ground there: “Students either loved it or hated it.” He says that changes to the school’s schedule after it became a K–12 facility have worked in art’s favour. “Almost all the electives are in the afternoon, and we’ve gone from a semester to trimester system,” he explains. “Instead of having art for one hour a day for half a year, students have art for two hours
a day for a third of a year.” It means that much more can be accomplished in each class, which benefits the students. Close is looking forward to the show, which starts at DSCS on Thursday, May 19 and runs from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.; it will be open during school hours from May 20 to 25. “It’s a chance for the students to showcase their work and for the public to see what they’re doing,” he says, noting that three students had artwork on display at the Ashcroft Art Club show in April. Several of the artists will be there on opening night to talk about their work. “We’d love to have the community come out,” says Close, “whether or not they have children or grandchildren at the school.”
An acrylic painting by Ali Onstine will be one of the works on display at the art show. For more student artwork, see p. 10.
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