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$1.90 + GST 20 years for the birds 2 ($1.30 when you subscribe) Heli-skiers Fuel for the fire opposed to pipeline timing Detailed pipeline route hearings coming this February

by Andru McCracken

Some people may be waiting for the pipeline to start breaking ground, but the reality is the exact route that the pipeline will take past Valemount and beyond hasn’t been approved - and some people are dead set against what has been proposed. More than 20 statements of opposition have been filed against the specific route planned by Trans Mountain. In Febru- ary the National Energy Board will hold hearings in Valemount and Clearwater to learn more about these opinions. “Now that the project has been ap- proved, the Act is clear that the Board may only consider those issues related to determining the best possible route,” said Sarah Kiley, Communications Officer for the National Energy Board. “Landowners and affected persons may file an opposition to the detailed route of a pipeline based on the location of the pipeline or the methods of timing or construction.” Intrawest has filed a statement of op- In a reversal of fortunes over the weekend, Jason Nash, the Corporal, supervises and Bob Dean, the Detachment Commander, splits. See more photos position. The company owns 99.99% of and story P9. / ANDRU MCCRACKEN Canadian Mountain Holidays and the proposed route goes through their prop- reads the statement of opposition. parties in the detailed route hearing. opposition, John Richardson of Avola erty near the exclusive Valemount heli-ski Intrawest is appealing to the National Whether or not landowners and us- recalled the first right of way that already lodge. Guests of the lodge pay about a Energy Board to prevent the construc- ers successfully campaign to change goes through his property. He said the 60 quarter million per week, with access to tion from happening during their the route, the pipeline company is still foot by ½ mile right-of-way was settled world class chefs, bakers and massage operating season, which is December to required to compensate the landowner, for a lump sum of $80 in the 1950s and therapists, the company says. April. said Killey. She said those interested is one of four separate easements on his Lawyers representing the heliski com- “It bears emphasis that Intrawest in the pipeline’s obligations may look property, held by BC Hydro, the highway, pany made no bones about their opposi- reserves all legal rights that it presently at section 86 of the National Energy and fibre optics. tion to the timing of the project. enjoys to pursue Trans Mountain for Board Act. “We wish to hold to that agreement, and “...the construction of the Pipeline damages in respect of any harm it may Of the 20 statements of opposition, as such, we require no monetary compen- expansion on or in the vicinity of the suffer as a result of the construction of the most are concerned with the loss of valu- sation for Trans Mountain’s use of that 60 Lands will unreasonably interfere with Pipeline expansion…,” reads the state- able portions of their land that can no foot right of way,” wrote Richardson. “By Intrawest’s current use and enjoyment of ment of opposition. longer be built on, or must be harvested the same token, we reserve the right to the Lands and thereby cause Intrawest Killey said the board intends to reach of trees. cede no more of our property to facilitate to suffer significant commercial harm…” a decision that balances the needs of all In a handwritten statement of your project.”

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THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM OF BC Certifications & Skills Development It takes a team to pull off the Ducks Unlimited dinner and auction each year. Shown above L to R: Marg Mackenzie, Ken Ferris, Lil Self Employment • Looking for a job Basaraba, Eric Buck, Walter Matthew and Elsie Buck. Missing from photo: Christine Latimer, Susan and Debbie Tinsley, and Rae Eligibility Assessment for Funding Ann Black. / LAURA KEIL Apprenticeship & Training LET US HELP YOU ! by LAURA KEIL Over the course of two decades, Valemount residents have cleared roughly $300,000 (after expenses) for the For 20 years, November has been a busy month for El- conservation group, funds that all remain in B.C. says sie Buck. It’s the month she organizes the annual Ducks Ken Ferris, Manager of Event and Volunteer Relations Unlimited fundraising dinner in Valemount. for Northern BC. Locals gathered Saturday night at the Best Western ho- On Saturday locals streamed in for the fundraiser tel - a stone’s throw from Cranberry Marsh which is itself which is an occasion to dress up and bid on auction a recipient of Ducks Unlimited funds. items big and small. Up to date Job Board Ducks Unlimited has been monitoring the marsh “They love coming,” says Buck of the attendees, noting Copies & Fax • Interview Skills • Computer Lab Career Planning • Resume & Cover Letter Assistance water levels since they created the wetland in 1981. they get a lot of the same people every year. They built the dyking systems and pathways around the This year’s items included a canvas gazebo, leather marsh. They also created the water controls that retain recliner and remote control zamboni-shaped cooler. In water. total the items in the room this year were worth roughly The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by The nesting islands and water controls continue to bear $7000, Ferris says. the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia. fruit - or in this case, nesting birds. Buck says the reason she has been so committed to Phone: 250-566-4601 • Fax: 250-566-4602 Beaver, otter, moose, deer and 150 species of birds call the organization is she believes conservation is very www.ValemountLearningCentre.org the marsh home. Bears also forage in the area. important. The marsh became a Wildlife Management Area under “I think it’s a wonderful organization,” she says. “When 1201 - 5th Ave., Box 789, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Provincial authority a couple years ago, but Ducks Un- you see ducks nesting (at the marsh) you know that’s all Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm limited continues to have a stewardship function. done by Ducks Unlimited.”

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Mitten making Top: Polly Schindel of Saskapaca shows Isis Hiroe the way to make warm winter mittens from alpaca. Schindel came all the way from Kelvington, Saskatchewan to teach the course, which was organized by Jean-Ann Berkenpas and her mother Betty Pilcher. Right: All that will become a neat pair of mittens. Grace Michaud bravely begins her mitts at the alpaca mitten making workshop in Tete Jaune this weekend. /ANDRU MCCRACKEN Snow hazards abound, Valemountain Days but smart play is okay are over? by Andru McCracken by LAURA KEIL

In a video this week on Tourism Valemount’s Valemount’s beloved summer festival may be shut down per- Facebook page, Curtis Pawliuk sits atop his manently after another paucity of volunteers this year. snowmobile and behind him, a ridge away, is a “If we don’t get people, we’re going to fold,” said Barb Shep- massive size 2 slab avalanche. herd, who is herself a tireless volunteer. Pawliuk is the manager of the Valemount and The Valemount Community Sports Day Association has orga- Area Recreation Development Association and nized the festival nearly every year for the past 37 years, but has an ambassador for the area. struggled in recent years to get enough volunteers. The avalanche was remotely triggered, meaning The festival usually spans three days and usually includes a no one was on the slope at the time, but nearby parade, a logger sports competition, baseball tournament, beer snowmobile traffic caused it to release. Releases garden, nighttime dance, daytime street dance, kids’ activities, can happen up to 50 metres away. food vendors, local displays and small fundraisers. Pawliuk said a weak layer in the snowpack from The event requires dozens of committed volunteers, some of November 11 is now under a metre of snow and whom must spend many hours planning. is very reactive, meaning hazards abound. Curtis Pawliuk, VARDA manager Shepherd says they are holding one more meeting to see if “We’ve driven around a lot today and we have anyone wants to help keep the association alive. If they don’t get seen numerous avalanches up to 3.5,” he said. all your avalanche gear in check, check with the any interest they plan to dissolve the society and the remaining “We’ve seen some big suckers.” folks with Avalanche.ca before you head out. funds would go to the Village for use at the sportsgrounds. With the forecast due to bring in more precipi- Above all ride safe.” The meeting will be Thursday, December 14 at 7pm in the tation and decreased visibility, he said he’d like to Pawliuk doesn’t want to discourage people from meeting room upstairs at the arena. see visiting snowmobilers well prepared. coming out, he just hopes to educate people. “It’s really heads up football out here now,” he “Reduce your angle and watch out for overhead Want to contribute to the Goat? said. “If you are coming out to Valemount, make hazards,” he said. “There is always safe snow to sure you’ve got your head on your shoulders, enjoy. We just want people to use their heads.” [email protected] 4 Thursday, November 23, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com Letters/Op- Ed

Andru McCracken Editor McBride: a comeback with two caveats I think McBride, BC is quickly becoming the most livable community on the planet. Not for the reasons residents think it is. And in spite of the efforts of Mc- Bride residents. McBride is going to grow because it is affordable and beautiful. Families will find it because it is awesome and despite a lack of signage and infrastructure, the opportu- nities in the surrounding area are limitless. All the clamouring for economic development - to get the mill going again, all the efforts to use public pressure to revive industry, this is wasted effort. It actually makes the town a worse place to live. It’s a place of can’t. A place of won’t. A place of blame. If you own a mill, run it. If you don’t, shut up. Work on something positive. Buy a small mill if you like and try working at that, but don’t try and get somebody else to do what you think needs to happen. The age of protest has just gone too far. Goodness isn’t protested into existence. It’s built with your hard work. If you have a great idea that starts with ‘they should,’ it’s not a great idea, it’s just an excuse for not pulling your weight. Find your niche and focus your energy on that. Maybe it’s your art. Maybe it’s helping people. Don’t be a martyr. Find that thing you love to do and forget the rest and Contact us watch your community The Goat’s letter policy blossom. Call 250-566-4606 / 250-566-5135 It’s a place That’s the first caveat, end Please write to us! Email [email protected] the endless protests. Visit 1170 5th Avenue, Valemount of can’t. There is a second caveat. [email protected] McBride must end the love The Rocky Mountain Goat serves a population base of approximately 4,000 residents A place of affair with other people’s Recommended length for letters to the editor is from Valemount to McBride to Dome Creek and Blue River. It is 100% owned by 400 words or less. Letters do not represent Valemount residents Laura Keil and Joseph Nusse. won’t. dirty laundry. the editorial stance of this newspaper. RETURN UNDELIVERABLES TO: The RMG, Box 21, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Gossip is an ancient The editor & publisher reserve The Goat is a member of the National NewsMedia Council, an independent org established to A place of the right not to publish any deal with acceptable journalistic practices and ethical behaviour. If you have concerns about tradition in the commu- editorial content, contact [email protected]/566-4606. If you are not satisfied with blame. nity. It’s always tough to material that is libelous. the response, you can file a complaint at mediacouncil.ca/1-844-877-1163. stop doing something you Letters must be signed The Rocky Mountain Goat is produced and distributed by Rocky Mountain Goat Media Inc. by your real name or the and is subject to copyright. Reproduction, or distribution of any content must get prior love, especially when you name you commonly go consent from Laura Keil. are the best at it. But it has by, be legible and include We acknowledge the Nous reconnaissons to stop. a phone number where we [financial] support of the l’appui [financier] du It will drive away new can reach you. Government of Canada. gouvernement du Canada. recruits to the community. Folks who have moved from the city might not remember the corrosive power of gos- sip, but when their personal lives become the plaything of the coffee shop they will flee. Now you can’t go cold turkey, you have to replace gos- The Rocky Mountain Goat is one of just a few locally-owned community newspapers in BC. sip with something else. Maybe share the good things 2nd Place 2016 We believe being part of the community we serve you see each other doing. Newspaper Excel- Blue Ribbon 2016 lence B.C. & Yukon 3rd Place 2015, contributes to accountability and a strong local voice, It’s not about a mill. It’s not ‘them’ or ‘they should,’ it’s <2000 circulation Newspaper Excellence & unhindered by corporate profit interests. Thank you about the positive things you stand for as a community. 1st place 2015 3rd place Best Front Page for helping to make this publication a success. Focus on those things and success is certain.

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We welcome all letters to the editor Write to us! [email protected] Missed the point Re: Lynn Perrin letter Nov 16th edition have in the coming spring, when the fish were already Messages of Gratitude Good work, Lynn Perrin, for following the actions of heading downstream. Yes, what happens in Valemount Send us your message of gratitude and Kinder Morgan so closely, and I understand your frustra- affects the entire Fraser Valley watershed. You and the we will publish it! tion with the complaint process, the NEB, etc. But I think person who removed the snow fencing were thinking (text only, no images) you missed the point of Andru’s editorial. We hear you about making Kinder Morgan do the right thing, and Under 40 words = $10 that Kinder Morgan shouldn’t have installed the spawn- about the publicity. We in Valemount were thinking Under 70 words = $20 ing deterrents, but the fish did spawn both up and down about the Chinook that we’ve been trying to protect. Email to: [email protected], or call stream of those deterrents installed in Swift Creek. The 250-566-4606, or mail to Box 21 Valemount V0E2Z0. removal of the snow fencing likely impacted those redds Korie Marshall and young salmon about to emerge, whereas it wouldn’t Valemount When you buy the newspaper: * you get fewer ads per page * you support local journalism Driver beware * you support local families Thanks for your support!

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Slippery conditions led to many vehicles sliding off the road between here and Jasper last weekend including this car 5km south of Robson Valley seniors Moose Lake. Remember to properly install your winter tires, fill your windshield fluid and drive only as fast as conditions allow. / CALL 250-566-4606 / 566-5135 BOB HOSKINS In Memory of... Aleda Bain passed Evenings were often away peacefully at her spent knitting or sewing residence in Kelowna, BC new clothes. These chores on Thursday, November were done while helping 9, 2017 at the age of 91 with homework and SANTA PHOTO years. gathering in the gossip Aleda was born to of the day. She loved parents George and to work in her garden FUNDRAISER Teresa Stoll in Grande and always produced a Prairie, AB June 19, 1926. fine crop of vegetables. She grew up on a farm Her flower garden Tell Santa what you want for Christmas and help the east of Wembley and was the envy of the Valemount preschool and daycare build a new playground! attended Wapiti School. neighborhood. After completion of Once all her children Grade 12 in Grande Aleda Loraine Bain were going to Prairie, she became June 19, 1926 – November 9, 2017 school, Aleda did a correspondence child care in her teacher in Grovedale, AB. There Aleda met home, and later worked as a teacher’s aide. The Thursday, Dec. 7th Duncan Bain and they were married in 1946 children loved her and she loved them. She where they took up homesteading. Life on also cherished visits from her family, especially 4:30 – 6:00 pm the homestead came to an end in 1953 and when they had grandchildren to bring along with their family of 3 boys, moved onto a farm with them. Individual and/or family photo south of Wembley. In 1957 the lure of more Aleda was always involved in her community. work and better pay brought the family to with Santa at the beautiful She belonged to the Amity Club and was the Valemount, BC where Duncan worked in the leader of the 4-H sewing class for several years. Best Western Plus Valemount Inn All proceeds forest industry to support their ever growing She wrote the Valemount Village Council News & Suites. family which was up to 4 boys and 1 girl. An will go for 11 years. Hundreds of volunteer hours were additional 3 boys were born to the family in spent with the Valemount Historic Society $15 for the first 5x7 print towards a Valemount. After Duncan passed away in 2011, which published the book, “Yellowhead Pass $5 for each additional 5x7 prints new outdoor Aleda continued to live in Valemount with kind and Its People” and later set up a museum in help from her friends and neighbors. By 2014, and/or emailed digital copy if play space the old CNR station. Aleda received several living on her own became more difficult, so she awards for her voluntary community service. you choose. for our little moved to the Highlands Retirement Residence Duncan and Aleda always made an annual trip friends. in Kelowna where she was near her daughter to Prince George and Grande Prairie to visit Sandra for support. family and friends. One of the most memorable Aleda was predeceased by her husband trips in their life was a helicopter ride from Duncan, son Eugene, brothers John and Frank Valemount to the top of Mount Robson. (Irene) Stoll, sister Marjorie (Paul) Schmidt, A celebration of Aleda’s life will be held in grandson Jeremy Bain, and granddaughter Valemount, BC in the spring of 2018. Kylie Bain. Memorial donations may be made to: Cystic She is survived by her children Michael (Wilma), Fibrosis Canada - Edmonton & Northern Terrence (Donna), Ross (Sarah) Bain, Sandra Alberta Chapter, #205, 8712-48 Ave, Edmonton, (Tom) Rosin, Doug (Noella), Kevin (Patricia), and AB T6E 5L1. Jeffrey (Lynn) Bain, 13 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, and 1 g-g-granddaughter. Condolences and tributes may be directed to the family by visiting: After washdays, Aleda always had to find time www.nunes-pottinger.com to patch a few pairs of pants and darn socks. 6 Thursday, November 23, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com

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Notice of Detailed Route Hearings MH-061-2017 to MH-080-2017 Trans Mountain Pipeline ULC Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project Certificate OC-064 Detailed Route Hearings for Segment 3 and Segment 4

The National Energy Board (Board) will hold detailed All documents relating to the application for the The Board will not reconsider matters route hearings in response to written statements detailed route are available for viewing at the that were addressed in the certificate of opposition concerning portions of Segment 3 Board’s website at: www.neb-one.gc.ca hearing, such as the need for the TMEP. and Segment 4 of the proposed detailed route (click on “Quick Links” in the left column and The Board will hear matters relating to the of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project (TMEP). click on “Trans Mountain Expansion”), and at best possible detailed route of the pipeline, The hearings for the statements of opposition the following locations: the most appropriate methods and/or timing identified in this notice are scheduled to begin of constructing the pipeline in relation to Blue River Post Office in February-March 2018, in Valemount, BC and the following legal descriptions: Village of Valemount Clearwater, BC. Additional information about District of Clearwater the schedule, exact location and timing will be announced in a future procedural update.

Proposed Route: Segment 4

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Property Identification Landowners and Affected Persons and others The Hearing Order provides information about who have not been granted a detailed route costs and available funding.

hearing may apply to participate in a detailed For a copy of the Hearing Order or for further 013-156-152 003-046-893 013-159-488 route hearing for Segment 3 and Segment 4 information, please contact the Process 008-407-509 013-192-302 011-848-189 and should consult the Board’s Hearing Order. 012-988-511 013-189-832 011-260-041 Advisor Team, toll-free at 1-800-899-1265 002-778-645 004-366-191 011-848-219 Applications to participate as an Intervenor or at [email protected], 013-189-441 007-879-202 005-318-564 or Commenter must be completed and filed or view the Board’s website at www.neb-one. 013-137-808 008-205-035 011-257-156 through the Application to Participation Portal gc.ca/transmountainexpansion. 007-336-578 010-086-471 013-162-136 found at the Board’s website no later than Sheri Young 013-087-037 007-944-861 013-162-462 11:00 am Pacific Time (noon Mountain Time) Secretary of the Board 003-599-604 013-174-801 on 14 December 2017. National Energy Board 013-189-336 006-908-667 Your Application to Participate must clearly explain 517 10 Avenue SW

The Board hearing process in relation to the how your participation will assist the Board in Calgary, AB T2R 0A8 application filed by Trans Mountain Pipelines making its decision, and be complete in order Facsimile 403-292-5503 ULC for approval of its detailed route is the only for the Board to make its determination on your process that will deal with the determination of application. Failing to provide the requested the detailed route. The Board will make the final information may result in an unsuccessful decision as to whether it is the best possible application. Additional information on applying detailed route, and the most appropriate methods to participate is available in the Board’s Hearing and timing of construction. Order, Section 3.

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• Fri. Dec 1st 5pm-8:30pm • Community Christmas Tree lighting at 5pm • Santa makes a special appearance • Kids’ activities & Santa at Kinnickinnickers Mark your calendars! • Bonfire on 5th Ave Late-night shopping in Valemount is • Lots of great deals at local businesses! Friday Dec 1st 2017 8 Thursday, November 23, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com New leadership at Support Society by Andru McCracken and increased the efficiency for people using the service,” she said. “What skill do you wish you could use more?” Coming from Chilliwack, Thompson wasn’t immediately That’s the question Lina Thompson, the new executive sold on the Robson Valley. director of the Robson Valley Support Society asked her “We came here and I thought no way, this is way too staff. She said the answers she received were creative, posi- small,” she said. “Where’s the Starbucks?” tive and inspiring. But she was charmed by the way people welcomed her Thompson doesn’t anticipate a rose garden as she takes and sought to find a good place for her and her husband over at the organization that has been struggling with to live. leadership. “We went out for coffee and met some amazing people,” “It’s going to be really difficult coming in because I’m she said. “It was so surreal coming here. It felt like a taking over for someone with a really different style of community.” leadership,” she said. Thompson said that there is a new structure at the Thompson described herself as a problem solver with a Robson Valley Support Society. Melanie Johnson is the focus on being more efficient to better meet the needs of Finance Director, Lori Wagner is the Program Manager, clients. while Thompson herself takes over as Executive Director. “In government I created an electronic intake package The Society runs a number of programs including Em- for people that were applying for income assistance. At ployment Services, Victims Services, Safe Shelter, and sup- that time we were doing a paper package,” she said. “It was port programs for children, youth, families and seniors. a giant waste of money and resources.” “As we grow we need to have a leadership model that is She said clients would wait for hours while staff went sustainable,” she said. “We want to make sure we don’t through a 40 page document that would ultimately be spread people in leadership so thin that they can’t do scanned into the system. anything well.” She said her new system worked well and was adopted Thompson said that she is deeply committed to serving throughout government. Robson Valley Support Society clients and the larger com- Lina Thompson is the new Executive Director of the Robson Val- “It saved a significant amount of money for government, munity as well. ley Support Society. / ANDRU MCCRACKEN

Future stars on ice

Top: Like all elite levels of hockey, the Valemount Tykes spare nothing and give there all at last weekend’s tournament at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre. Left: Ryder goes head to head with a Clearwater player to control the puck in the final game of the two day tournament held in Valemount. Right: Valemount Tykes takes a break from watching the action to formulate a winning strategy. / ANDRU MCCRACKEN Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, November 23, 2017 9 Police turn up the heat with help from Junior Rangers

$480,000 5400 E. Hwy 16, McBride If you’ve got land dreams, this property is for you. 78 acres ripe with possibility for development, agriculture, or recreati onal use. The 4-bedroom, log home overlooks your holdings and off er pastoral mountain Clockwise: Becky Baines (second from left) and her crew of views. A large shop and a few outbuildings Junior Canadian Rangers were the muscle that helped delivered firewood to people’s homes. Here, they help stock up Monte are at the ready for toys or tools. And if you Hewko’s empty woodshed. Korie Marshall gingerly hangs on want to bring the family along, zoning allows while her husband, Owen Torgerson, bucks logs.No stranger to a for a 2nd home. With all its opti ons, it’s chainsaw, Vern Mickelson does his bit. Many hands make light worth a look. work. Also, a loader helps. Community volunteers help split fire- wood for locals in need. Local RCMP members did the majority of splitting. / ANDRU MCCRACKEN by Andru McCracken

Increases in the cost of fuel prices won’t leave seniors out in the cold if the new crew at the Valemount RCMP detachment have anything to do with it. Bob Dean, who recently took over as Detach- ment Commander said it was a discussion with Debbie Tinsley that clued him into the issue. “We were talking to Deb Tinsley who said she wished there was something that could be done to help the elderly who couldn’t afford fuel,” he said. Hitti ng the mark Dean approached the Community Forest man- There are three types of value in a home: Emoti onal Value ager Craig Pryor to see if there was wood that – what the home means to you; Transiti on Value – how much do you need in order to move to your next phase; could be used and when Owen Torgerson heard and Market Value – what is a realisti c price that you can about the event he coordinated the location. expect based on today’s market. The fi rst and second are “We just went out and asked who else might diffi cult to remove from the equati on as home ownership need help,” he said. They approached the Vale- is an emoti onal thing. The last value is however the most objecti ve and realisti c. mount Senior’s Housing Society to find out who could use the fuel. Pricing your home just right is one of the fi rst details that will get your listi ng the interest it deserves. But the work He said others phoned in when they heard doesn’t stop there. Staging your home is what brings in the about it. off ers. They’ll be delivering wood to eight people, he Every home has some feature that could be referred to as said. a design fl aw. Perhaps light switches are behind the door “With community spirit we thought we’d spend or you have to walk through a bedroom to get to the only bathroom. Constructi on is never perfect, and you can’t a weekend and cut wood and deliver it, and the always change things. But if you are conscious of the fl aw, Junior rangers would be our muscle,” he said. you can stage around it so that a potenti al buyer doesn’t Sergeant Bob Dean invites other community get hung up on the litt le details. members who need fire wood to contact the Prospecti ve buyers can size up a house in 15 seconds. They RCMP at 250-566-4466. can know the moment they walk in if that house is worth a closer look. Use that 15 seconds to launch the rest of the tour. Make your home inviti ng from the start. Then consider placement of furniture so that each room makes sense or has an easy fl ow of traffi c. Remove distracti ng personal touches – you want the buyer to look at the room, not your collecti on of holiday photos. Leave lights on so no one is searching for a switch. Open blinds to showcase how bright your home can be. And always ti dy up. The clutt er of daily life can distract a buyer instantly from what’s really important – the house. Talk to a professional REALTOR® today about how you can put your best foot forward. Showings are great, but off ers are bett er.

Shelly Batt ensby, Realtor Diff erent. Bett er. Centre City Realty Cell: 250-566-1086 Offi ce: 250-562-3600 www.valemountmcbridelisti ngs.com Each offi ce independently owned and operated. 10 Thursday, November 23, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com Pantry Party!

Gord Peters had the novel idea of host- ing the fundraiser for the Valemount Food Bank. According to the Legion management, more than one hundred people cycled through the venue that night. Left: Wayne Brown. Top: Local women unwind to the classics. Above: Annette Ryerson gives it her all along- side bandmates Wayne Brown, Gord Peters. 15 guest performers partici- pated. It was a riot of sound with over 30 songs performed. Kathryn and Jared Smith share a tender moment while watching performers at the Pantry Party at the Valemount Legion Branch 266. /ANDRU MCCRACKEN

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The annual McBride Christmas Craft Fair was a highlight again this year. There were over 40 tables of crafts, baking, home-based business sales and all kinds of art. All money raised at the craft fair support programs and extra-curricular activities for students at the high school. Left to Right: Melva Phillips proudly shows her Christmas and holiday quilt. She has been quilting for over 50 years; A family of talented artists “Stone Wild Collective” includes Morgan Wilde, Alex Grun- wald and baby Forrest; Quirino Mastronardi has a lot of fun shopping around, and spreads his good humor to others. / MONICA MARCU

keep grubbing out the first few plants you see and never Weed Research let them go to seed, you can bring them under control. The Ministry of Agriculture information sheet claims This past week I have finally had time to go through that applications of high nitrogen/sulphur fertilizers will Pete has lived, worked & gardened in the Dunster area for 35 years. He tries to deal with the “down to earth some of the books in my “garden collection” that deal encourage the grasses around the hawkweed to grow nuts and bolts of organic gardening” in his columns. with weeds and also to look up a few tips on the Inter- and eventually choke out the weed. I made the mistake net. I find learning about things like this in the middle of of seeing the flowers as “a cute little wildflower” and a winter really gives me time to do a good job rather than few went to seed. The next year, there were thousands all running in the house for a quick look when the weeds brown and will be carried by wind and water. If they over the property. Think of them as spreading much like are anywhere near maturity, the flower stalks should be are knee-high! dandelions – only faster! In the past ten or twelve years, there are some new burned or put in closed garbage bags as the seeds will Another one that seems to be getting a real toehold in mature and spread even after being cut. One or two ma- “garden thugs” that are getting a hold around here. I our area is curly dock. It is another perennial and can be always think of the old garden saying about weeds that ture plants will become thousands in a few years! seen around roadsides and at the edge of forested areas As I have mentioned before, the best way to keep “one year’s seeding gives seven years weeding”! and in moist low-lying areas. It has such a long taproot One to really keep an on is orange or yellow hawkweed. weeds under control is to do a bit each day or at least a that it is difficult to dig without leaving a piece of the few times a week. Annual weeds such as chickweed and It is a small pretty looking flower that looks like a minia- root behind. I find a tree-planters shovel can be driven ture dandelion at first. It is a perennial and will take over pigweed can be kept under control by making sure they full depth beside the root and the entire plant lifted and never get to the stage where they are going to seed. Bi- a lawn or field in a matter of a few years if left to go to disposed of. The plant will grow up to 5 (1.5m) feet tall seed. The orange has up to 30 flowers per stem whereas ennial and perennial weeds will be weakened if you keep and most of the leaves are around the base. The stem is cutting them just as they are coming into flower. At this the yellow has only one per stem. The problem with very upright and mostly reddish with small ridges. It has these plants is they not only produce thousands of seeds stage, they are bringing up all their reserves from the thousands of flowers on the top spike and on side shoots roots to produce flowers and seed. If constantly cut back per year, but they also spread out by stolons (runners) as well. When the flowers form seeds, they are reddish and will take over an entire area in a few years. If you at this stage, they will eventually weaken and die.

We provide the following services in Th e Valemount Entertainment Society is making McBride McBride: much-needed repairs and upgrades to its TV and Employment • Case Management VALEMOUNT radio broadcast tower on Five Mile Road. • Computer and Internet Access TV & RADIO To do this major work, we need to take all 3 Services • Employment Consulting radio stations (95.5, 104.1, 106.5) and all 9 TV channels (4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13.1, 13.2, 13.3) • Job Board SERVICE • Job Search & Job Start Supports NOTICE! OFF THE AIR from: • Photocopier, Fax and Phone Fri. Nov. 24 to Sun. Nov. 26, 2017 • Resource Board • Self Employment Th ese upgrades will pave the way for completing our 942 Third Ave McBride, BC • Training Support conversion to all digital channels by 2018, will provide [email protected] higher quality digital reception, and allow for more TV Bridget Uhl or Beth Dubeck • Wage Subsidy channels in the future. Th ank you for your patience and 250-569-2266 • Workshops understanding! If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Valemount Entertainment Society Coordinator, Gord Peters:

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dy, magic, pet tricks, music, art, Valemount poetry, storytelling, athleticism, Wed Nov 29th at 7pm Vale- juggling, theatrics and anything Wes Hudson Light Up Contest else you can imagine in 4.5 mount Arts and Cultural Judging will take place between Society Annual General Meeting minutes or less! This event will Downstairs at the Valemount be a fundraising event for the December 1st and December 15th. Public Library. New members live different trip to Mexico with welcome! the high school students. Con- tact Lonnie Gustafson through Prizes: Fri. Dec. 1st Late Night Shop- [email protected] or Phone/ 1st Commercial $50 ping in Valemount 5:00-8:30 Text 250-569-7657 2nd Commercial $25 Thurs Dec. 7th Santa Photos Fri. Nov 24th McBride’s Festival at the Best Western hotel 4:30- of Lights & local shopping event 1st Residential $50 6pm (fundraiser for a new play- The Goat frolics in 2nd Residential $25 ground area at the Valemount Children’s Activity Centre). Dunster Contest sponsored Thurs. Dec. 7th Canoe Valley Wednesdays: Dunster play- by the Village of Skating Club skating exhibition group is moving to Wednes- 4pm at the arena. days! The playgroup will meet Jasper Valemount Thurs. Dec. 14th Valemountain at the Dunster schoolhouse We distribute each week’s paper Days planning meeting 7pm at from 10am to noon on the fol- the meeting room at the arena. If lowing dates: November 8th, in Jasper. We’re always working not enough volunteers show up, November 22nd, December 6th, the Valemount Sports Day Asso- December 20th. The playgroup harder to get your message out. ciation will fold up permanently. is free and open to children of all ages, though is geared Want to contribute to the Goat? towards kids 0 to 6. Play in Advertise today: [email protected] McBride the playroom, run in the gym. Crafts and games. Bring a snack 250-566-4606 / 250-566-5135 Thurs. Nov 23rd Talent Show to share. at the Roundhouse Theatre. All ages. A skit, song, dance, come-

Welcome. For more info contact United Church Hall on Dominion craft each week. Come on in Barb Brabant 778-258-0068. Street, McBride (in the basement Thursdays 1-3pm 942 3rd Ave., of the T hrift Store) Any ques- McBride. 18+ Monthly Meeting of the Dunster ONGOING EVENTS tions - call Kim 250-968-4467 Fine Arts School Society will be Hatha Yoga at the Valemount held on the first Monday of the The McBride Play group is meet- Community Hall. Tues & Thurs month from 10 a.m.-noon at the ing on Fridays 10 am to noon at 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For Dunster Schoolhouse. All wel- the E-Free Church. All kids ages more info call Brigitta 566-9196 come! Nancy 250-968-4358. 0-6 and their care-givers are wel- Mountain Chapel 299 Main street levels of writers. Most Thursdays AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm come to come out for playtime, Church McBride Phone: 250-569-3350 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join The Dunster Community Forest @ the Valemount Catholic socializing and a free snack! For us! 566-9121 monthly meeting is on the third Church. Free. All welcome. Saturdays 8:00am Prayer com- St Patrick’s Catholic Church more information, please call Thursday of the month at the Phone: 250-566-1139 munity 9:30am Bible study/Sab- 197 Dominion street, McBride Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm Emilia Roth @ 569-6809 Dunster Schoolhouse from 7.- bath school 11:00am Worship Phone: 250-569-2606 @ the McBride Library Annex. Valemount Ladies walking group 9pm All welcome. Contact Larry The manager of the DCFS is hold- service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Want to learn new music? Tired meet Thurs at 1pm @ the Angli- Evangelical Free Church, McBride 250-968-4358. ing office hours at the Dunster Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, of playing alone? Come out for can/United Church parking lot. Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569- Schoolhouse on Fridays from McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370. bluegrass, folk, country, rock. Fibre Arts Group, Thurs 10am 2378 9am to 4pm and is open to the Phone: Dave Marchant at 250- in the McBride Library annex. Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; 569-2569. public to visit. Mountain Chapel on Main St. All (previously met at Odds & Ends) Workshops ages welcome. Questions? con- Sports Taking Off Pounds Sensibly Bring your knitting, crochet or The Dunster Playgroup meets tact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ Valemount Old Puckers and Old (TOPS) group meets Tues @ the needlework project and come some Mondays from 10 a.m. until Want to learn how to knit? Al- telus.net). Timers hockey Sundays 6pm and McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th hang out! noon in the Dunster School- ready know how and want to get Wednesdays 8:30pm. Avenue 6:30pm. house playroom. Kids 0 to 6 grab together to socialize? Willing to Prayer meeting Wed 7pm at the The OAPO Stitch and Knit will share your knowledge? The Vale- Drop-in volleyball and badmin- your grown up and come enjoy Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Council Meetings Every 2nd and be meeting @ the Beaverview mount Public Library is offering ton at Valemount Secondary open play, crafting and gym 1075 Lamming Pit Road, Mc- 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Vale- Lodge, McBride Thurs from 2:00- space and supplies Sunday gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 and time. Please bring a snack to Bride. Ph: 250-569-3370. mount, and McBride. 4:00pm. afternoons from 2-4pm badminton Thursdays 7-9 share. Contact Susan 250-569- Valemount Anglican United The Valemount Children’s Activ- Unity in Community, Thurs at 4033 Every Monday from 11am-1pm Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and Church - 1st and 2nd Sundays on ity Society holds board meetings 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. resume and Cover Letter Work- up at McBride High School, Thurs Ready, Set, Learn with McBride the month - Worship 11:30 am, on the 1st Tuesday of every 250-569-2586 shop, free, at the Valemount 6-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569- Centennial Elementary School. 3rd and 4th Sundays Worship month at the centre. Learning Centre. Helping you 0090 Fibre arts group, Sundays at Tuesdays from 10:15-11:15am. 9 am. Contact Student Minister Tete Jaune Community Club 2pm, at the Valemount library. Aimed at preschoolers and create your best resume yet! Call Kim McNaughton, phone 250- Pickleball at the McBride High monthly meetings at 7 pm on the For more info call 250-566-4367 their parents, this pre-literacy 250-566-4601 for more info. 968-4467. school, Wed 7-9pm. We will first Tuesday of the month at the program includes songs, stories, Free individual computer tutor- play every Wednesday that the Book club for adults, 2nd McBride Anglican United Church T-Jaune Community Hall crafts and a snack. All welcome, ing at the library, on Wednesdays school is open. Age range is high Thursday of each month, 7pm at - 1st and 2nd Sundays in the but please let the School know and Fridays, call to book a ses- School students to adults. All Adventist Community Services the Valemount library. For more month - Worship 9:00 am, 3rd you’re coming at 250-569-2721. sion. 250-566-4367. equipment is provided. Bring meets Tues 1:00-3:00pm and information call 250-566-4367 and 4th Sundays Worship 11:30 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day am. Youth Group Wednesdays runners and come try it out. For Armchair travel, starting this fall, information call Sharron at 250- Adventist Church 1075 Lamming calling all travelers to share their 3:00 to 4:30 pm. Contact Student Pit Rd, McBride. Seniors Minister Kim McNaughton, 569-2583. pictures! Call 250-566-4367 Music Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, phone 250-968-4467 or leave Drop-in Valemount Slo-Pitch. Anglican United Church Women’s Dinner and live music at Vale- McBride and District Chamber 7:00pm Wednesday at the Vale- message at 250-569-3206. Sundays 6 - 9 PM. First drop-in Group Thrift Shop open 1:00- mount Legion Branch #266. of Commerce meets at 6:30pm mount Golden Years Lodge. $10 cost, then free. BYO bats and 3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday on the 3rd Wednesday of each Fridays 5:30-9:00 Christian Science Services @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, Dunster Sunday Worship 250- gloves. 250-644-7939 month, @ the Evangelical Free Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, Tues Every Tuesday night 7:00-9:00 McBride. 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years 566-9199 or 250-968-0349 Circuit Training with Swords! Church Hall. there is a jam session at the Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on Free drop-in most Mondays and Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, McBride Library (annex) open to Valemount Community Church and 3rd Tuesday) at Golden Years 250 566 4297 for more info. - Informal gathering Sunday Wednesdays with Swordfight every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday musicians, singers, or audience. Canada at the Anglican Church Lodge upstairs in the lounge. Call of the month. 6:30 Early Bird Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview For more information you can mornings in the basement of the 566-4179 library at 930am. Come share 3:15-4:00 pm. 604-727-4365. starts. Lodge, McBride Thurs 6:30pm. call David (250) 569-2569 your testimony, bible study, Saddle & Wagon Club meetings Cribbage and other games: Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, sharing service and/or video every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact Everyone Welcome; @ the Vale- 7:00pm Wednesday at the Vale- sermon. Clubs & 566-1779. Youth mount Golden Years Lodge lower mount Golden Years Lodge. level Thurs 1-4 pm. Good Shepherd Catholic Church Groups Monthly Book Discussion. Meets Teen Lock-In. The first Friday of 3rd Ave and Elm Street Vale- the 4th Thursday of the month at the month, 8:30 or 9pm. Alter- mount. Sunday Mass @ 9am on Mondays Games Night (chess 1:30pm at the McBride Library. nating movie nights and Nerf the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the and cribbage) 6:30pm at Three Themes change monthly, check nights. 13+, call us at 569-2411 Wellness month and 4pm on the 1st and Ranges Brewing Co. in at 569-2411 or find us on Face- for details. 3rd Sundays of the month. Ph: book. All welcome! Go with the Flow Yoga with Don- Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knit- 250-566-4493. Youth Quest Group meets alda Beeson in Valemount, on ting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 The Valley Piecemakers meet Wednesdays 3:00 to 4:30 pm. A Mondays and Wednesdays from Valemount New Life Centre, Ser- Bridge Road, McBride. the 3rd Saturday of the month at time to explore and have fun 6-7 p.m. at 960 Main Street. vice at 10 AM. 1245 1st Avenue 1pm in the Elks Hall. All Quilters The Valemount Scribblers with faith, life, food and friends. 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Valemount Council Notes - Nov 14th by GOAT STAFF Northern Medical Program two year terms. The committee still has Mike Johnson Council received a PowerPoint presentation about with one year left plus councillor Hollie Blanchette. The Mayor Jeannette Townsend, councillors Hollie Blanch- the Northern Medical Program that included valuable village did not receive enough applications and the com- ette, Peter Reimer, Sandy Salt and Owen Torgerson met statistics. mittee is still one person short. for the regular Council meeting on November 14. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Adam Davey was present. Rider’s Choice Awards Community Emergency Preparedness Fund Council will send a letter of congratulations to VARDA Council recommended that staff apply for the Commu- Chief Elected Officials Forum and to Tourism Valemount. In SnoRiders West maga- nity Emergency Preparedness Fund through the Prov- Mayor Townsend will attend the forum in Richmond, zine’s 2017 snowmobiling destination contest, Vale- ince’s Emergency Social Services stream. The funding BC on December 7 and 8. The forum is open only to mount was awarded Silver in the categories: Favourite can send staff to Emergency Social Services Training mayors, regional district directors and First Nations Scenic Snowmobiling Area in BC and Favourite Overall programs, bring training to the area to prepare staff and chiefs. Snowmobiling Area in BC. It got Gold in the category: volunteers for an emergency situation and go towards Area You Would Like Most to Ride in Future in BC. supplies needed in the event of an emergency. Valemount Children’s Activity Society request Council agreed to support the society for a grant Columbia Basin Trust Committee Appointments Valemount’s Strategic Plan 2018-2022 application. Council approved appointing Donnie MacLean, Council received CAO Dave’s Strategic Plan after Rashmi Narayan, Tom Jamin and Hugo Mulyk all for council’s planning session on September 14, 2017 that Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, November 23, 2017 15

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was received in-camera on October 24, 2017. The docu- CAO Davey said he would clarify at the next meeting Anglican-United Church’s Harvest Dinner was attend- ment is available on the Village’s website, as part of the which rate would apply to IDA after their relocation and ed by Councillor Blanchette and Mayor Townsend. November 14 agenda. The top 10 priorities in order are: expansion. Public Health Water and Sewer, Zoning Bylaw Updates, Community Forest meeting on November 6 was at- Support for Valemount Glacier Destinations Resort, Council Reports tended by Councillors Reimer and Torgerson. Streamlining Development Procedures Bylaw, Pre-zoned Land Issue for R1 Servicing and Development Expec- October 27’s Air Quality Forum hosted by Ministry Councillor Blanchette attended the Children & Youth tations, Finances and Taxes, Water resource, Explor- of Environment and Climate Change was attended by Mental Health committee meeting on November 6. ing Geothermal, Financial Reserves and Cleaning up Councillors Reimer, Torgerson and Mayor Townsend. properties. Mayor Townsend said it was an informative session and Councillor Torgerson attended the Thompson Okana- she learned that wood stoves are the major contribution gan Tourism Association’s AGM and Summit in Kam- Fees and Charges Bylaw 778, 2017 to poor air quality for the community. loops on behalf of Tourism Valemount on November 1 Council gave first and second reading to Village of and 2. Valemount Fees and Charges Amendment Bylaw No. November 11 Remembrance Day ceremonies were 778, 2017 to increase utility water and sewer rates by attended by Councillors Salt, Torgerson and Mayor In-Camera Items 9.5% and solid waste rate by 3% for 2018 and 2019 Townsend. Council closed the public portion of the council meet- fiscal years. In response to Councillor Salt’s question, ing to discuss two in-camera items. 16 Thursday, November 23, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com

Hopeful Rays of Sagittarius Sun family love. It will definitely make your heart stronger. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). There are many safe, comfort- BY HOLIDAY MATHIS HOROSCOPES able, beautiful and trustworthy aspects of life that will open to you and embrace you this week because you’re The message of the Sagittarius sun is, in a word, hope. not afraid to walk through the door. Savor your experi- Hope may be merely an idea, but it’s one that can and ences. Record them in some way, to remind yourself in has birthed nations and brought thousands out of more unpredictable times how life can be a cradle. poverty and starvation and into eras of prosperity. Hope VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Pain constricts us. Love ex- may be merely an idea, but it’s an idea that has sparked pands us. Love will help you be bigger than any situation life-changing technologies; altered the course of human you face this week. It will help you move beyond what history; sent people to outer space; healed families, bod- hurts and get into what heals. You will find this love and ies and hearts; brightened days in a million tiny ways. dive into it because you will decide to make it your quest ARIES (March 21-April 19). The response may not to do so. The good news is that it’s inside you already. be what you wished for or what you needed to hear. It LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Life is always just begin- might not even be appropriate... or existent! When you ning somewhere. Why not where you are? Better yet, don’t get feedback from the people who love you, it can why not because of you or through you? You are, after be alienating and lonesome. But maybe they’re just not BY HOLIDAY MATHIS all, inspirational in your approach. Your imagination is your correct audience. Let it inspire you to go find your fertile ground. Your heart is a nurturing place. Your be- people. even more time to remodel. There’s no magic pill, easy ing is hopeful and welcoming to the generative forces. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s hard to know how method or quick fix that will hold. But this is all good SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Whatever you love, keep much to give. You don’t want to set up an expectation news. The work will be fun, once you enter the spirit of doing it, loving it, having it in your life. It’s not an indul- you can’t sustain. You don’t want to play with people’s it. There’s much to learn here, and it will naturally set gence but a necessity. Joy is the binder that keeps you in emotions. You want to do the right and balanced thing you on a good course. the groove this week. You’ll be moving with the others in for all involved, including you. Knowing what it is -- CANCER (June 22-July 22). It seems as though par- a dance of interdependence. It won’t always be perfect, that’s the tricky part. Elders and wise people will help if ents and children would be more or less programmed to but it will work. Stay optimistic and lighthearted. you ask. automatically give unconditional love to one another, but SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Irresponsible GEMINI (May 21-June 21). The problem is complex; it doesn’t necessarily work that way. It’s part of the week’s people often see responsibility as a burden or an obliga- so is theSUDOKU solution. by What Myles took Mellor time and toSusan create Flanagan will take challenge: how to give and receive less-than-perfect tion, whereas you see it as Each Sudoku puzzle consists of a 9X9 grid that has been subdivided into nine smaller an opportunity and a gift. grids of 3X3 squares. To solve the puzzle each row, column and box must contain each You appreciate how you’ve of the numbers 1 to 9. Puzzles come in three grades: easy, medium and difficult. been changed by what you took on. What you claimed Level: Medium made you bigger and 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 more powerful. It’s why

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$1,600,000 FA- 542 REDUCED!! Large home lo- $195,000 FA-533 Lot #4 Small acreage REDUCED cated south of Valemount, in prime located within Village limits. snowmobiling area among the Cari- Available with water, hydro and boo Premiere Ranges and the Rocky phone nearby. Beautiful moun- Mountains. Set up for year-round tain views. Plan your property recreation. Includes all buildings and to your unique style and make it land. Approximately 6300 sqft. Large truly yours! 2.47 acres, zoned shop 40’x40’, with 16’ ceilings, main RR1. residence above the shop houses. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen and living area. Attached is 5 units, each with 2 beds and a 3pc bathroom. Metal siding and metal roof, 2’x8’ insulated walls. 600 amp service. Viewing by appointment only.

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