Yesterday (Sunday) was a breakthrough kind of day for me. I started the morning at the Sikh Temple at Ord Road. I want to thank my great friend Gurwinder Singh for coming with me and I want to thank the congregation at the Temple for allowing me the opportunity to speak with them. After, I took a round of all the home show booths at the Mt Paul Centre (formerly the KXA). I saw a bunch of people who I knew and met a few others.
Next on the agenda was to do a little doorknocking. I have been urged to do this for a while but was feeling quite nervous about it. Not only did I not know how people would recieve me, I also am quite afraid of dogs I don't know. Al McNair, whom I met at the home show, gave me a great tip to carry dog biscuits in my pocket as I walked from house to house. I took a short detour to PetCetra before hitting the street:
Bulk Doggie Biscuit Bins
Biscuits in pocket, I started walking Greystone Crescent in Aberdeen. After a few houses with no answer, a young lady finally answered a door. I introduced myself and asked if I could give her my resume and candidate card. She graciously accepted. A few more houses down, I had a jovial chat with a gentleman who was grooming his garden. A few more houses down, I met someone I knew.
My route in Aberdeen
And on it went. I found myself having a very good time. After about 90 minutes or so, I had a mocha break, and then headed to Valleyview. Very much the same experience.
Didn't even meet any ornery canines!
My route in Valleyview
In Aberdeen, I heard concerns about bringing more business to Kamloops and desires to support Council candidates who had worked raising funds in grassroots in community organizations. In Valleyview, I heard about issues like the lack of safe Valleyview bicycle/pedestrian access to downtown, council trips, better communication with the citizens, and smart livable community type development.
Towards the end, I saw a wonderful rainbow over the Dallas / Barnhartvale area.
Arjun, what exactly does the Hospital District appearing on my tax notice do ? I also notice my taxes increased 11 PER CENT DID I not hear it was to be 3 per cent ?
Posted by: Ken campbell | June 04, 2007 at 05:00 PM