| Last Updated: May 4, 2011
SNOW DELAY!! THE LATE START WILL EXTEND THE 2011 PLANTING SEASON--NEW
MEETING DATE-MAY 15TH!!
MEETING PLACE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO
MERRITT GREYHOUND.
Note: The Brian Blaymires Camp will
begin the season in Princeton. Due to abnormal snow levels for this
time of year, we will now be meeting in MERRITT on Sunday,
May 15 at Noon. The Blaymires camp will consist of 3 crews (Harman,
McCracken & Eisan). The Blaymires camp will complete the BCTS-Merritt
contract and then move to the Beautiful Lake campsite to complete
the Vernon BCTS and Tolko FFT projects.
Please note policy change on camp dishes below. For Hygienic reasons
you must supply your own cup, mug, bowl, plate and cutlery.
Start-Up
Schedule: |
Blaymires
Camp 2011 |
Meeting Date
& Time : |
Merritt, BC--Sunday, May
15, at Noon |
Where: |
Greyhound
Parking Lot, Merritt, BC (3999 Airport Rd).
You can find a map for Merritt Greyound here.
If you cannot make this meeting, please contact Brian
Blaymires.
IF YOU
WOULD LIKE TO DRIVE DIRECTLY TO PRINCETON, PLEASE CONTACT
BRIAN DIRECTLY TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS.Brian
Blaymires
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In-Camp Training:
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Sunday, May 15 starting
at 6 pm |
First Camp Meal: |
BBQ Dinner on Sunday, May
15 |
Start Planting: |
Monday, May
16 |
Clients: |
BCTS Merritt / BCTS-Vernon
/ Tolko FFT |
| Supervisor |
|
| Crew Bosses: |
Andrew Harman / Brad
McCracken / Amanda Eisan |
Tree Deliverer: |
Brett Foster |
| Cook: |
Judy Halpenny |
| Assistant Cook: |
Dale Kerpan |
| Estimated Start & Finish Date: |
May 16 to June 30 |
| Shift: |
4 and 1, some 5 and 1 |
| Access: |
crew cab, suburban SUV,
quad |
| Average pay per tree: |
12.5 cents Merritt / 13.5 cents Vernon
|
| Planters: |
39 (May) / 52 (June) |
| Camp Location: |
Camp #1 Princeton Fairgrounds, 2 km from
town
Camp # 2 Beautiful Lake Bush Camp, 30 minutes
South of Westwold, BC
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| Camp Costs: |
$25 (+ HST) |
| Day Off Town: |
Princeton (May) Kamloops
(June) |
| Mailing Address: |
Coast Range Contracting c/o Blaymires Camp
General Delivery PRINCETON PO, 185 BRIDGE ST
PRINCETON BC V0X 1W0
Coast Range Contracting c/o Blaymires Camp
General Delivery STN MAIN, Kamloops, BC V2C 5K2
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Mandatory Equipment Required
by all planters on this project: |
- Reminder:: Blocks will
be assessed for whips and brush that may present an eye
hazard. Some blocks will require the use of protective
eyewear. You can use your own wrap-around style
sunglasses, or Coast Range will supply you with CSA approved
safety glasses.We strongly suggest bringing your
own that you know are comfortable.
- Hiking boots in good shape with deep
tread soles and good ankle support (No running shoes or
light-weight hikers!)
- 2 Silvi-cool Sacs
- Planting Bags
- Planting Shovel (blade must
be at least 20 cm long--NO EXCEPTIONS)
- 5 Litre Water Jug
- Thermal Coffee Mug
- Supply of all-weather clothing (rain
gear, toque, gloves, warm jacket, sweaters, etc)
- Work clothes must be in reasonable condition
- Weather-proof bag for the block
- Watch (know what time it is on the block)
- Notebook to keep track of your own tallies
- 3-Season Tent
- Warm Sleeping Bag & Thermal Mattress
(nights can get very cold)
- Please note that dogs are welcome, but
any aggression against humans will not be tolerated
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| Equipment Supplied by Coast Range: |
- NOTE: POLICY CHANGE: PLEASE
BRING YOUR OWN Mug, Cup, Plate, Bowl &,Cutlery and
take responsibility for their cleanliness. The comunal
system has been deemed unhygienic.
- Safety Whistle
- Hardhat (when necessary)
- Safety Glasses (when necessary)
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