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January 2007 Senior Connector www.seniorconnector.com Page 35By Mike KeetchHarvey Miner has spentthe last seven or eight yearsbuilding his own town!Now that may sound likea huge task to set for oneselfafter retirement, but in Harvey’scase it’s just somethinge enjoys.When Harvey andianne moved to the Redake area, Harvey started toet bored, so he decided touild a small replica of thechool he went to as a childn Boden, Alberta.He built it from memorynd was quite surprised latrwhen he went to the oldchool and found out howccurate his memory hadPoinsettiasThe “Flor de Noche Buena”or “Flower of the HolyNight” originated in Mexicoand was used by the AztecIndians both as a dye andfor medicinal purposes.Later, because it bloomedin mid-winter, it was used todecorate shrines and churchesat Christmastime. Thepoinsettia was brought tothe United States and Canadain 1851 and has becomeour best-known Christmasflower.The gorgeous redcoloured blooms are actuallyleaves called “bracts” thatsurround the inconspicuousyellow flowers.Poinsettias prefer a coolerroom (65-70ºF) with directsun, part of the day. Checkthe soil daily and waterthoroughly when dry to thetouch. Plant should not befertilized when in bloom.To save the poinsettiaplant for the next Christmas:When bracts begin tofade, pinch the plant back atsix-week intervals, makingthe last pinch in late August.Also fertilize every threeweeks. Repot in late spring.Starting around Oct. 1, itis important to provide asmuch sunshine as possible,six to eight hours, plus 14hours each day of uninterrupteddarkness. Keep at aconstant cool temperaturebetween 60 and 70ºF untilclose to thanksgiving whenthe colour shows again.Continue watering and fertilizingas directed above toenjoy the blooms for Christmasagain.2006–2007Bruce Dunn, Music DirectorBuilding a Townbeen.What has transpired since,I think, has surprised evenHarvey.Beginning with a coupleof items in his front yard,today there are more than 70buildings.Some are based on buildingsin Boden and others arejust buildings he wanted tobuild.Most of the material usedin the buildings Harveyscrounged on trips into townand some he bought.Wife Dianne tried to puthim on a “budget” of $50per trip but that soon grewto about $100.As the collection of buildingsgrew, space to put thembecame an issue.First they were moved tothe banks of the creek thatmeanders through Harveyand Dianne’s property.Now more than 40 ofthose buildings have beendonated to the BC WildlifePark.This collection has beennamed the “Buck and DoeMiniature Western ChristmasVillage.”The name comes fromthe creek near Harvey andDianne’s home.The village will be stayingat the Wildlife Park andrumour has it that whenthe miniature Train line isPhotos by Mike KeetchSome of Harvey Miner’s miniature village creations are currentlydisplayed at the BC Wildlife Park.30th AnniversaryThe Magic of ViennaGuest Artist Cvetozar Vutev, ViolinJanuary 13 & 14, 2007Saturday 8 pm, Sunday 2 pmSagebrush TheatreINFORMATION250-372-5000TICKETSKamloops Live!Box Office374-5483SPONSORED BYWatson Engineering Ltd.✃moved, the village will be setup along the train route.Harvey continues to buildand is currently working ona “mansion” which will probablybe added to the currentcollection.Dianne thinks the collectionis “fantastic” and herpart in the whole adventureis to supply Harvey with hotcoffee in the winter and colddrinks in the summer, as heputs in anywhere from twoto 12 hours a day workingon his projects.Thanks Harvey. The Buckand Doe Village is a greataddition to the WildlifePark and will be enjoyed byboth young and old alike.Enter to Win an Uptown AG Foods$25 00 Gift Certificate!Drop off this entry form in the store for your chance to win!Prize drawn monthly. Gift certificate valid for in-store purchases, excluding tobacco & lottery.Original entry form only—no facsimiles accepted.Name: _________________________ Phone: _____________________Address: ___________________________________________________Must agree to photo and name being used in the Senior Connector NewspaperDenturists are Denture SpecialistsProfessional Personalized Denture ServicesDirectly To The PublicComplete Dentures, Relines,Repairs, Partial Dentures &Dentures Over ImplantsA Proud Tradition of Denture CraftsCorbin, James R.(Corbin Denture Clinic)903 Battle Street, KamloopsGoessman, Allen E.(Goessman Denture Clinic)603 St. Paul Street, KamloopsPryce, Frank E.(Trestain & Pryce Denture Clinic)793 Seymour Street, KamloopsSkok, Ronald A.(Corbin Denture Clinic)903 Battle Street, KamloopsAn optimist stays up until midnight to see the newyear in.A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.~Bill VaughanPhoto by Mike KeetchDecember winner Roy Okos receives his $25. gift certificatefrom Uptown AG Foods owner Larry Bertoncini.Congratulations toour December winner!Roy Okos ofKamloops372-8045374-9443372-3011372-8045✁GOE01_sept