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PROUDLY SERVING KIMBERLEY AND AREA SINCE 1932 | Vol. 82, Issue 126 | www.dailybulletin.ca OVER $20,000 RAISED
Duck race nets largest proceeds yet
Winner Brandon Lucas donates half of $2500 prize back to Food Bank, half to Cops for Kids C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
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Mayor Ron McRae and Chamber Manager Mike Guarnery dole out the birthday cake at Canada Day festivities in the Platzl Tuesday.
Another jam-packed First Saturday planned So much to do this First Saturday in Kimberley C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Summer is rolling along, the hot weather has arrived and July’s
First Saturday promises to be an entertaining one, with all kinds of activities in downtown Kimberley and beyond. The theme is Kimberley Celebrates Summer and there will be something for everyone from ukulele lessons to live music to garden tour/ high tea to a dress up Belles on Bikes ride.
ROTARY LONG DRIVE CONTEST SATURDAY 1-4 PM PROCEEDS TO KIDSPORT!!!
Here’s the lineup: In the Platzl 8:30 a.m. join in a morning stretch with Mountain Pose and then enjoy the Rotary Pancake breakfast from 9-12. Cycle in style in support of the Kootenay Haven Women’s shelter with Belles on Bikes, donation of $10 to join the ride. Meet at noon
in front of Pedal and Tap. Enjoy High Tea at Chateau Kimberley 12-3 p.m. featuring artist Lynne Grillmair on site, music by Terry Macham. Gluten free upon request. Reservations required for large groups. See FIRST, page 5
It seems every year, Kimberley Helping Hands Food Bank directors announce that it was the best East Kootenay Realty Kimberley Food Bank Duck Race ever, and that continues this year. More money was raised, the weather was perfect, the creek running just right for the ducks to make a quick run down to the Civic Centre and a generous winner donated his prize money to two worthy causes. The goal was higher this year, with more ducks for sale — 4,000 — up from 3,000 in previous years. And the goal was met, with Food Bank volunteers tirelessly selling tickets for several months. Race organizer Marilyn Jolie of East Kootenay Realty, who furnishes the $2500 first prize herself, reports that the race raised $22,083 — $20,000 from duck sales and $2,083 from the barbecue.
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First prize winner Brandon Lucas of Kimberley accepts his $2500 cheque from Marilyn Jolie. Lucas then donated half his winnings back to the Food Bank and half to Cops for Kids. “Every dollar raised goes to the Food Bank because everything is donated by our generous community,” Jolie said. The first prize winner was Brandon Lucas of Kimberley, who donated his prize of $2500 cash back to the Food Bank and Cops for Kids. The second prize of a
lodging, accommodation and meal package went to Jeff Peterson, third to Angela Symes, who won $250 and plans to purchase a kayak, and fourth to Alan Bowler. As Jolie said, the duck race is a community event, supported by businesses, individuals and service groups. See DUCK, page 4