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Thursday, November 1, 2012 VOL. 30 Number 43
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Thieves and vandals have been helping themselves to the donations left at the Westbridge Thrift Store. Items have gone missing, both from the donations left outside the store as well as from the outbuilding used to display some of their non-clothing items. Some items that have been stolen have not been cheap either – Westbridge Community Club president Del Gal had his ride-on lawnmower stolen recently. The volunteers, who operate the thrift store as a way to raise funds to maintain the community hall, are getting frustrated. Volunteer Sara Zier said that bags are ripped open and, after the vandals high-grade the donations, what is left lies exposed to the elements and often becomes only a liability for the group because they then have to transport it to the transfer station. The situation will only get worse when the Westbridge transfer station is closed, meaning the garbage will have to be hauled further, plus the com-
Nicki, Jordyn and Brandi were enjoying the ice in the Midway arena at the Lion’s Fun Skate last Sunday when gravity started to kick in.
For a number of years now, the Kettle River Lions Club has offered a free skating opportunity in Midway. Once again they have come through for the West Boundary communities. The arena was booked last Sunday, Oct. 28 from 2 to 4 p.m. Hot dogs and hot chocolate were provided. According to the co-ordinator of the event, Margaret Young of Midway, this is the seventh year for the family fun skate. President Stephen Kirkham says the club plans to
munity group will be subject to tipping fees. The club is considering their options: perhaps installing surveillance cameras, or only receiving items when the store is open on Fridays and Saturdays. Zier said the problem has been ongoing for the past four or five months but the theft of the lawnmower really pushed some buttons.
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continue the tradition for many years to come. This is an opportunity to come out, have some fun, meet Lions members, and find out more about the beneficial activities of this group – most of which happen behind the scenes. The Lions have begun collecting non-perishable food items for the Christmas hampers. Those wishing to write a cheque, every bit helps, may send it c/o Treasurer Les Jackman, Box 202, Rock Creek, B.C. V0H 1Y0.
She said the group is more than willing to open the store privately if someone is in need of clothing in these tough times and with winter coming on. Another option they have discussed is to install a heavy-duty steel deposit bin. “But it is exasperating that we have to shell out all that money just to feel protected,” said Zier.
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