Whonnock United Church

In the face of a dwindling congregation religiuos services in Whonnock's United Church have been suspended and the 1914 building and the adjacent community house are now up for sale. A sad moment for all who cherish memories of this important feature in the Whonnock landscape.

Bums on Allan's Bench.

As reported in May, one of the benches in the Rhododendron Garden carries Allan Springman's name. Neva Springman discovered the entry and took the trouble to send the following comment:

I am very touched by the kindness of the Whonnock Community Association and Phil Johnson in particular for providing this memorial bench. I know that it would please Allan greatly - though I suspect he would have some flip comment regarding the Whonnockian bums that might grace his bench.
Thank you so much for this remembrance.
Neva Springman

Dogs are allowed in Whonnock Lake Park but ...

Happy to report that the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows Parks Department has replaced the old signs at Whonnock Lake: "No dogs allowed in park area" with new signs reading "No dogs permitted on beach or lawn areas." Everywhere else in the park dogs on leash are permitted.

Thanks to the staff at the Parks Department for their prompt action to produce the new signs and replace the old ones!

Dogs allowed in Whonnock Lake Park

These old "No Dogs Allowed in Park Area" signs are interpreted by some to say that no dogs are allowed Whonnock Lake Park, but that is not correct--they are not allowed in some areas of the park.

We understand that Parks and Leisure will replaced the signs by the middle of July with signs reading: "No dogs permitted on beach & lawn areas."

Note that dogs should be kept on the leash at all times in areas where they are allowed.

Wish Trail Ride 2009

The Wish Trail Ride held on Sunday 7th June was a great success. Pledges were collected by all riders and the proceeds all went to the Children's Wish Foundation. The approximately two-hour ride started and ended at the Popadiuk's. Thank you to all riders, their horses, and the volunteers and in particular Sue Schulze and Dina Popadiuk! Click here to see pictures taken of the event. (Courtesy Sue)

4th Annual Iron Mountain Traithlon

A reminder that the Iron Mountain Triathlon is coming up on June 21st at
Whonnock Lake. Olympic and Sprint distance triathlon races.

Web site: http://www.ironmountaintriathlon.com

or call 604.983.8433 for more information.

Field Trip

Today Brenda Pelletier's class visited the Whonnock Post Office and the Whonnock Cemetery to learn more about Whonnock's past. This photo was taken at the grave of pioneer settler Ole and Jorgine Lee, their son Teddy and daughter-in-law Olga (with the flowers) .

Click on the picture to enlarge. Moer photos on Picasa. Click here.

If you took pictures you'd like to share please send them to webmaster@whonnock.ca and I'll add them right away!