Canada’s Hundred Days and the Armistice 100th anniversary – 1918-2018
Go to this link for some interesting facts ~
http://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/history/first-world-war/last-hundred-days/100-anniversary
This blog is in memory of my Dad fondly remembered as TIB, Tommy or Ian. Who at this time of year I think of a little more often.
My Dad was accepted into the Canadian Army in November 1948. He was 18 years old. He was sworn in to The Royal Canadian Engineers March 3, 1949. He retired on August 6, 1980.
Dad served in the Korean War from April 1951 to May 1952. He was a Sapper /Field Engineer. He deactivated land mines and built bridges while serving there. In my opinion he had nerves of steel.
Dad ~ January 5, 1930 – July 31, 1992 ~
Korean War (1950 – 1953)
The Korean War was fought from 1950 to 1953. More than 26,000 Canadians served on land, at sea and in the air during this bitter conflict in a rugged land so far from home. Sadly, 516 Canadians would lose their lives. The Korean War was an important chapter in Canada’s military history and part of our country’s proud tradition of defending peace and freedom around the world.
This year marks the 65th anniversary of the signing of the armistice that ended the active fighting in the Korean War. How will you remember?
by John McCrae, May 1915
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
Jim Liddle thanks for all your solid work !
Allan & Jim finishing up.
Great job guys !
Now for the electrical … Meet Shawn Parkins.
Shawn Parkins Electric
Shawn said that the Stage needed plenty of power enough to cover any venue. 920 amp service / 100 amp service to the Stage and LED lighting. Thank you Shawn for your professional skills & equipment needed to supply the power to The Stage.
Tom Lund, Dan Jackson, Allan Roberts, Mike Case
Beauty logs from our property at Valhalla …
Dan the Man & Tom Lund (oh ya Allan in the middle at the back)
Prestaining the wall planks…
Mal Wood & Jimmy Kulyk … look at all those wall planks… holy Hannah lots of rolling… Thanks guys !!
Brad & his Sitka Log Home Crew…
Brad & some of his crew…
Allan & Brad. It looks great so far !
Starting on the roof… Richard & Allan 
Tom & Mal
The sides and back of the Stage In The Park look amazing…
Anna & Wally … Thanks you two ! You work so well together must have done projects together before !!
We are almost there. I cannot wait to see the completed project it has been very exciting to see this come from an inspiration to a reality . Last but not least look at that view from the stage… Looks like it could be a perfect postcard . Such a beautiful park. Wow ! We are so lucky to have this in our little town !
Ralf Baechmann owner of Most Wanted Contracting without hesitation wanted to help with this project. We are very grateful for Ralf’s expertise, experience and skill to make sure the footings are put in correctly for the stage.
It is a busy time of year for Ralf and we appreciate that he has taken his time away from his business with some of his staff to make sure this part of the job is done properly.
The first dig ~ The District of 100 Mile House donated the backhoe & skilled operator Devon to begin the ground breaking for the stage. 
Devon ~ The District of 100 Mile House Backhoe operator The District of 100 Mile House have been very supportive with this project and we appreciate that.
Allan digging dirt getting the ground ready for the sonar tubing. Ralf drilling screws in the tubing.
Ralf & Kevin (100 Mile House District Maintenance Supervisor’s)
Getting ready for United Concrete to come and pour the concrete.
Warren Dirkson a fellow born and raised in 100 Mile House gets to use his skills on “The Stage In The Park” project.
United Concrete generously donated all the concrete for this project. Two trucks …one pour . We have nothing but praise for this company who have a real sense of community for 100 Mile House.
Sorry I did not get these fellas names ~ but thank you !!
www.most-wanted.ca 
www.100milehouse.com
www.unitedconcreteandgravel.com United Concrete & Gravel Ltd
from left to right Ken Borne, John Johnson (Founder), Bonnie Johnson, Wally Bramsleven, Brad Johnson, Brett Smith and Jaret Melin.
Brad Johnson posing with the logs from Allan & April’s Valhalla property.
Pat Findlay runs the Mill.
Sitka Log Homes site on Tatton Road.