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END OF SEASON AT THE CENTRE

The Doukhobor Discovery Centre has completed its 38th season, and is pleased
to report its highest attendance, sales and revenue to date. Visitors
attended from a total of 73 different states, provinces and countries. With
the close of the season, two new signs have been erected at the turn in to
the Centre.

The first one announces the opening dates and times for the convenience of
tourists. The other sign completes the roadside turn in with the
installation of the final panel, which reads: *Welcome to Ootishenie, The
Valley of Consolation, Toil and Peaceful Life*. The art work is contributed
by well known artist, George Koochin.

This area was named *Ootishenie* by Peter V. Verigin in 1908 in the belief
that the Doukhobors would find consolation in their new found home after the
cancellation of their homestead entries in Saskatchewan in 1906.

The Centre is currently preparing exhibits for the 2010 season and continues
with sales in the Village Gallery, most notably the 2010 calendar and the
Psalmist Project.

For further information, call Larry at 250.365.5327.


-- 
Larry A. Ewashen
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
112 Heritage Way
Castlegar BC V1N 4M5
www.Doukhobor-Museum.org <http://www.doukhobor-museum.org/>
250-365-5327




-- 
Larry A. Ewashen
Doukhobor Discovery Centre
112 Heritage Way
Castlegar BC V1N 4M5
www.Doukhobor-Museum.org
250-365-5327
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