McKim/selkirk
workshop
A joint production of Sekirk and McKim schools February 13 to 16, 2013.
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scope creep
WednesDAY January 23, 2013
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fundraiser
Slopes for Hope returns Fundraiser for Cancer Society was born on Kimberley’s ski slopes C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
The third annual Slopes for Hope event, which raises funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, is scheduled for March 2 at the Kimberley Alpine Resort, and there is good news all around the event. First of all, Liana Shaw has stepped forward to volunteer as event chair for the next five years, in the hopes of giving it some continuity. And the other good news is that the made in Kimberley event is beginning to spread to other BC resorts. Hemlock Resort in Aggassiz, BC and Whitewater in Nelson will both have Slopes for Hope events this year and one may also be held at Red Mountain. “We are spreading and that’s awesome,” said Shaw. Slopes for Hope is an event that challenges skiers to ski the height of Mt. Everest in one day. That works out to 16 passes of the main run. Participants are encouraged to raise sponsorship dollars. You can participate individually or in groups of up to four people, allowing you to split the distance between your friends, family or co-workers. The event will close with many prizes being awarded including those for the top fundraisers (team and individual). “While you are taking part in a fun-filled day of skiing, you can also enjoy live entertainment at the base of the ski hill,” Shaw said. “And the first 20 people to register online will get free lift tickets. After that all lift tickets will be 1/2 price thanks to the support of the Resort of the Canadian Rockies.”
Photo courtesy Gord Jenkins
Count em up. The Kimberley Curling Club was the site of a rare 8 ender on January 16, 2013. Skipped by Randy Lucas the
team pulled off the nearly impossible perfect end. The opposing team will remain anonymous! Pictured left to right are team members Sheila Lucas - Lead, Bill Sorenson - Second, Maureen Sorenson - Third and Randy Lucas - Skip. Congratulations Team Lucas.
Friends in need
Church reaches out to needy A free hot lunch every Saturday at Kimberley’s Fellowship Church C AROLYN GR ANT editor@dailybulletin.ca
Much as we would like to believe that everyone in Kimberley has enough to eat, that is not necessarily the case. Just ask any of the
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directors of Kimberley’s Food Bank — the need is there and it’s growing. Statistics show numbers of those accessing food banks was up across Canada last year. And Kimberley’s Helping Hands Food Bank stats agree. The congregation of the Kimberley Fellowship Church on Marsden Street is doing its part to help meet that need. Every Saturday throughout the winter, the Church is offering a soup kitchen, manned and funded by volunteers.
Called the Kimberley Fellowship Lunch Counter, the Church is offering a hot meal for families struggling to make ends meet. A hot lunch will be served up each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Church. The program will run every Saturday unless otherwise posted. Volunteers are also willing to provide transportation to those unable to get to the Church. Just call the Church at (250) 427-7316 for pick up.
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