FRIDAY NOVEMBER 21, 2014
KOOTENAY DANCE
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DANCER OF THE MONTH
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CRANBROOK
BLACK FRIDAY
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HOLIDAY SEASON
Light Up CRANBROOK Saturday
BLACK FRID Santa arrives and the Platzl lights up with holiday colour C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
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On the morning of November 15th, after going to the polls, eight “Friends of Lois Creek” got together for a trail brushing work party. “The goal of the trail brushing is to prepare for ski season,” says Roger Warnatsch, “to widen the trails enough to have a walking and skiing trail side by side.” Anyone interested in officially becoming a Friend of Lois Creek should contact Don Davies at donandjuned@gmail.com or 250-427-3966. Volunteer opportunities include maintaining the trails with a chainsaw, brushsaw, hand tools or pure muscle power; helping put out the seasonal signs; setting the tracks with skis on the ski side and snowshoes on the walking side; and occasionally setting tracks with the track setter. We appreciate the community’s help with maintaining our vast trail network. Trail Brushing Work Party Back row: Mike Nekola, Roger Warnatsch, Brent Jossy, Naomi Humenny, Judy Brunner, Robert Klewchuk. Front row: Nigel Kitto, Christopher Kitto, Nugget Kitto.
Official election results declared C AROLYN GR ANT Bulletin Editor
Chief Election Officer for last weekend’s municipal election, Kelly Harms, made the statement of official results this week. Don McCormick is officially declared Mayor and council is declared at Kent Goodwin, Albert Hoglund, Nigel Kitto, Bev Middlebrook, Darryl Oakley and Sandra Roberts. Official vote counts are as follows: Don McCormick, 1301 votes;
Ron McRae 1142 and Doug Johnson, 181. Council votes were: Brent Bush, 1340; Darren Close, 1407; Kent Goodwin, 1853; Albert Hoglund, 1601; Nigel Kitto, 1492; Bev Middlebrook, 1447; Darryl Oakley, 1817; Sandra Roberts. 1898. In the RDEK Area E, Jane Walter ran unopposed for Director and for school trustees, Betty Lou Barrett, Sandra Smail and Mac Campbell also ran unopposed.
The Christmas season in Kimberley officially starts when the Platzl lights up. This year that takes place this Saturday evening, November 22. Come down to the Platzl for 6 p.m., or even earlier and have dinner. At 6 the Kimberley Choir will be performing seasonal favourites. Mayor Ron McRae will be leading the Light Up countdown this year and at 6:30 p.m. sharp, the lights go on. And right after that, at 6:35 p.m. Santa arrives. Pictures with Santa are complementary from the Kimberley and District Chamber of Commerce. Many stores will be open in the downtown area for Christmas shopping. The Kootenay Dance Academy will be raising money with a hot chocolate and bake sale in front of their new location in the Platzl. As Christmas is the season of giving, donations to the Helping Hands Food Bank will be gratefully accepted during the evening. This is a great evening for families, especially with young children, so come down to the Platzl and join the fun.
City hires Dave Clarke as new Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities KIMBERLEY, BC - The City of Kimberley is happy to announce that Dave Clarke as the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Facilities. Dave was raised in Kimberley and has most recently spent a year as the Sales and Event Coordinator at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre and as coordinator of the past two July Fests. Dave has a
degree in Kinesiology from the University of Lethbridge. Dave has previous experience working as a fitness centre manager, as a program coordinator for BC Hockey/ Hockey Canada, and as a Facility and events Coordinator for the City of Victoria’s Parks, Recreation and Facilities department. Dave states “I could not be happier than to
manage the Parks, Recreation, and Facilities for the City of Kimberley, and my wife and I are overjoyed to bring up our two children in this perfect place.” Chief Administrative Officer Scott Sommerville states “I am excited to add Dave to the team at City Hall. His experience being raised in Kimberley, a former Dynamiter, a hockey program coordi-
nator, and a successful event coordinator gives him the local context and experience to lead our Recreation Department.” This position replaces Tom Sprado, who left the position in August. Dave began his position at City Hall on Monday, November 17, 2014 and can be reached at 427-9671 or at dclarke@kimberley.ca