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Outstanding volunteers recognized
The Regional District of East Kootenay has formally recognized its 2015 Electoral Area F and G Volunteers of the Year.
Electoral Area F Director Wendy Booth says Area F Volunteers of the Year Terry and Shirley White have touched many lives with their kindness.
“The Whites are active in their community through the Lions Club and both have dedicated many hours to the Columbia Valley Arts Council. Beyond that, they also give personally – whether it’s helping a family in distress, finding information for someone or just making them feel cared about through their giving ways. Their impact on this community was clearly demonstrated by the wonderful turnout at the resort last night as we presented them with a gift of our appreciation,” she said.
Over 75 people attended the Area F Town Hall Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation celebration in Fairmont Hot Springs last night.
The 2015 Electoral Area G Volunteer of the Year Vi Wittman has also been recognized for her years of service to the community of Edgewater.
“It’s hard to summarize the contributions Vi has made to our community,” said Area G Director Gerry Wilkie. “She and her husband worked hard to build the ball diamond, which was named Wittman Field in their honour. They spent endless hours teaching the children of Edgewater and surrounding areas about sportsmanship and how to play ball.”
In her 14 years with the Royal Canadian Legion, Wittman has held every office except Membership Chair and through her efforts Edgewater now has a permanent tribute to veterans.
“A few years ago, the Royal Canadian Legion decided it needed a Cenotaph to honour the veterans from this area. Vi offered to walk from Edgewater to Invermere if people would pledge her per kilometre. She got pledges and spent a few weeks walking every day with a friend until she’d walked the distance. Today, Edgewater has a beautiful Cenotaph complete with flowers and green grass. This is all thanks to Vi as she has planted the flowers, mowed the grass and looked after the Cenotaph’s upkeep for well over 10 years,” added Wilkie.
Wittman is also well known for helping neighbours in need.
She was formally recognized at the Area G Town Hall Meeting and Volunteer of the Year celebration in Edgewater on May 6.
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