(Sung to the tune of “The Battle of New Orleans”)
In the Kootenay Valley there was a little band
Of gung-ho senior citizens who wanted to buy land
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They formed a little co-op and decided to proceed
To build a little haven to serve their every need.
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CHORUS:
Well they tried so hard and the problems kept a-commin’
But there aren’t as many as there was a while ago
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They rallied once more and things began a-hummin’
They never really doubted their project was a ‘Go’.
Then Elmer said, “Now wait a minute guys,
Why don’t we get more members so we could economize?”
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They signed up many others, their ranks began to swell
And everyone was certain things would work out well.
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Through many public hearings and traffic counting, too
Clearing land and grading slopes and planning “water loops”
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This hardy band of seniors kept goals within their sights
And here we are to celebrate …. the start of Grandview Heights!