Kettle River Museum Presents
Tiller’s Folly FUNDRAISER FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE ROCK CREEK FIRE
September 11, 2015 Call 250-449-2614 to get your tickets
$
1.10
Includes tax
WILDFIRES
Times THE BOUNDARY CREEK
Thursday, SEPTEMBER 3, 2015
It’s hunting season, but the Southeast Fire Centre is asking hunters to avoid areas with active wildfires. P
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Some apologies to the local people are in order regarding actions during the emergency, writes Fred Marshall. P
Kirkaberry Farms harvests its P haskaps.
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Resilience Centre closes its doors
Wing Night
Wednesday 5 - 8 pm
Texas Holdem Poker
Thursday, Registration 6:30 pm
Karaoke
Saturday, September 26 8:30 pm Family Friendly • Rooms Available
250-449-2655
Boundary Creek Times Staff
Bob Bugeaud 250-449-1982
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KELOWNA (Wstbrg)
A doll named Diane Red Cross volunteer Susan Hodges travelled to Midway from Delta to help with the fire recovery effort. When she heard about fire-struck resident Terry Gentry’s loss of her favourite doll, Hodges contacted good friend and doll expert Carolynne Whereatt, who was able to locate one similar to that burned, which Hodges presented to Gentry at the Resilience Centre last week. Asked what she would name her new friend, Gentry smiled and said “Diane, just like the other one.” PHOTO: ANDREW TRIPP
As most residents who were impacted by the Rock Creek/Westbridge wildfire have now met with support agencies, the Midway Resilience Centre was closed yesterday (Wednesday). However, all residents will be able to continue accessing all the same services by calling the Red Cross at any time at 1-888800-6493. Residents can also continue their recovery process by confidentially discussing what help they still need with the newly-formed Needs Committee. The members of this committee will collectively assess the needs in the affected areas and decide how best to use donated funds and keep them local.
Committee established to oversee donations
An ad hoc committee has been (Area E director for the Regional struck to oversee the distribution District of Kootenay Boundary), of donated funds and resources for and Joyce Evans (Westbridge/Christhe residents directly affected by the tian Valley resident). While the committee is advised fire. The purpose of the Needs Com- by representatives from the Red Located in Westbridge and proud to service the area mittee is to help households and Cross, Samaritan’s Purse, Men1-250-446-6808 businesses meet their ongoing basic nonite Disaster Service, Interior needs ��������������������������������������� in order to regain pre-disaster Health, the regional district, Habitat �������������������������� for Humanity and other agencies, self-sufficiency. The committee is comprised of it is the members of the local comLes Jackman (president of the Kettle mittee who (on a case by case basis) River Lions Club), Cathy Riddle decide on the placement of donated (Victim Services Coordinator), funds (keeping the decisions as loRyan van Kuik (Pastor of Bound- cal as possible). 0 24543 16681 8 It is the primary goal of the comary Community Church), Vicki Gee
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mittee to meet immediate basic needs of those directly affected by the fire. The next priority is to assist with long-term housing solutions for those who are uninsured or under-insured. Thirdly we will work to help with other losses incurred by the fire. To donate, stop by the Green wood branch of the Heritage Credit Union or by mailing your donation to the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (202 - 843 Rossland Ave., Trail, B.C., V1R 4S8). Please designate your donation is for the “Rock Creek/Westbridge Fire Needs Com-
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mittee” and include your full name and mailing address so your tax deductible receipt can be issued. While the regional district is handling the funds, the committee decides how and when it is spent. The committee encourages other collections of donations to either be forwarded to this fund or to be in communication with the committee. If you have any questions or would like to recommend recipients/highlight needs, contact the committee through Vicki Gee (250446-2042 or vgee@rdkb.com).