An increasingly popular sport could ultimately have a place to call home in Lumby.
The White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee has instructed staff to determine if pickleball lines can be painted at the tennis court.
“The sport is catching on,” said Rick Fairbairn, chairperson, adding that he has been contacted by local residents about wanting a facility.
“There are quite a number of them and currently they travel to Lavington and Vernon to participate.”
As part of the process, staff will determine how much use the tennis courts generally get and if there is room for pickleball to be added to the schedule.
“Tennis players can get their necks out of joint, ‘That’s our court,’” said director Randal Ostafichuk of potential conflicts between the two sports.
“With the additional lines, it makes it difficult for them (tennis). We should encourage healthy activities even if they have to share and get along.”
Cherryville creates cenotaph
Efforts are underway to remember those Cherryville residents who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The Cherryville and Area Historical Society is moving ahead with plans to create a cenotaph to honour the six local men who died in the first and second world wars.
“At this point, they are not commemorated,” director Hank Cameron told the White Valley Parks, Recreation and Culture Advisory Committee.
Society members believe a cenotaph at the community hall is important to pursue.
“One of the purposes of our society is to promote, encourage and foster historical research and public interest in the history of our area,” said Margaret Myers, society executive director.
The total cost of the project is about $5,087 and a federal grant of $2,228 is being sought. WVPRCAC will provide $1,500.
“There will also be in-kind support from the community,” said Cameron.