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The Grand Unveiling of
the Pinawa Heritage Sundial took place on July 14, 2001
at 1:30 p.m. The ceremony was part of Pinawa's annual
birthday celebration. Approximately 300 people were in
attendance and it turned out to be a very special event.
The following article and photos are reproduced with the
permission of the town's local paper called "The
Paper". During the parade that
took place in the morning "Mr. Gnomon" made his
debut to the delight of all the crowds.
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The
latest in gnomonic attire! Chris Elcock, now
known as "Mr. Gnomon", displays the
latest creation of Rhonda Kennedy Rogers. This
will certainly become what everyone aiming for
the stars will be wearing. |
Heritage
Sundial unveiled to an enthusiastic audience
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From left
to right: Barb and Carl Sabanski, Lillian Tankard
(Culture and Tourism), Culture, Heritage &
Tourism Minister Ron Lemieux, MLA Darren Praznik,
Liberal Leader Jon Gerrard, Mayor Len Simpson,
Resident Administrator Gary Hanna and Cst. Brunet |
"This
sundial is about history and identity," says mayor
Len Simpson. "It combines 10,000 years of history
with our more recent heritage of energy research and a
continuing technological emphasis with our new technology
companies ..."
The sundial
was built with recycled and local materials, technology
and labour, and underscored the tremendous level of
volunteer spirit in the community. Barb Sabanski
acknowledged the support of all those who contributed
both time and money, and lauded her husband's efforts,
without whose experise and vision the project surely
would not have come to pass. His dedication wasmet with
resounding cheers from the audience.
Congratulations
to all!
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Barbara and
Carl Sabanski |
"If you
think you can, you can," says Barb Sabanski, and she
and her husband Carl put some truth to that when they
very happily took part in the unveiling and dedication of
the Pinawa Heritage Sundial. A good-sized crowd was on
hand Saturday afternoon to hear speeches and good wished
from federal, provincial and local politicians, and to
enjoy a very special moment in Pinawa's history. Barb
read a letter from the Deputy Prime Minister Herb Grey,
who called the sundial "a legacy for future
generations."
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Pinawa
Heritage Sundial |
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