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DUNSTER DISHES IT OUT

FLOODING- PAGE 2

TSA PART 2- PAGE 3

EDUCATION- PAGE 8 - 9

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“35 years of indulgence” Above: Societal endorsed gluttony sums up one of the best events of the year. Dozens of volunteers make the annual Dunster Ice Cream Social, which took place on Saturday, June 30, 2012 a successful fundraising event. The above group of ice cream servers were on the first shift. From left to right: Mac Cochrane, Bob Milligan, Chris Layton, Andy Shepherd, Joel Zahn and Curtis Culp. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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UPFront

Melting snow, torrential rain and flooding

Astrid Frazier Contributor

ith a higher than average snowfall for the 2011/2012 winter season and a wetter than usual spring, the valley has had to deal with more than a few flooding issues this year. The Fraser River has been extremely high for the last two weeks and all we can do is watch and hope that things don’t get worse. Many long time residents claim it is the highest they have seen it in 40 years. There have been several highway closures (both Hwy 16 and Hwy 5) due to mud and rock slides, and creeks overflowing. Tourists and truckers have been left stranded on the wrong side of these closures, frustrating and inconveniencing travellers. Some stranded for more than a day have had to make the best of things or turn around to try to find another way to get to their destination.

“High water levels on June 25,2012”

PUBLIC NOTICE

PROPOSED TELUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY 36 METRE SELF-SUPPORT STRUCTURE PROPOSED STRUCTURE: As part of the public consultation process required by Industry Canada, TELUS is inviting the public to comment on a proposed telecommunications facility consisting of a 36 metre self-support tower and ancillary radio equipment. The purpose of the proposed facility is to improve service along Highway 16 and the surrounding areas. LOCATION: North of Highway 16, southeast corner of Dunster Station Road and Read Road (PID: 027-155-323). COORDINATES: Lat: 53.152083, Long: -119.82325. LEGAL: Lot 1 N.E. ¼ District Lot 7180, Cariboo District Plan BCP30093. ANY PERSON: May comment by close of business day on August 4, 2012 with respect to this matter. TELUS CONTACT: Further information can be obtained by contacting Kiersten Enemark, Municipal Affairs Specialist, Standard Land Company Inc. Agents for TELUS Suite 610 - 688 West Hastings Street Vancouver, BC V6B 1P1 Tel: 1 (877) 687-1102 Fax: (604) 687-1339 Email: commentsbc@standardland.com.

McBride (approx. 27 km)

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Maintenance crews and contractors have been working overtime to clean up the debris, restore the infrastructure and make the areas safe again. They continue to be diligent in case of more flooding and slides. There has been much damage done to farmer’s fields, local driveways and yards as well as flooded basements. Boil water advisories and orders in both McBride, B.C. and Valemount, B.C. over the past two weeks have further inconvenienced valley residents. Due to the recent high water events and flooding, valley water systems are being monitored for public safety. While the high water issues of the valley are foremost in the minds of residents it is important to note the flooding and road closures throughout the entire province during the past two weeks. The opening days of summer 2012 will certainly be remembered.

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Top: Fraser River at high levels at the Hwy 16 bridge in McBride. Above: Birdwatch on Horseshoe Lake road, picnic tables almost submerged on left of picture. Upper left: Fraser River flooding over its banks at the Dunster Bridge looking east. Middle left: Water coming onto the parking area at the base of the Dunster Bridge. Lower left: Table tops just showing above the water line on Horseshoe Lake Road. Below: The Holmes River flooding fields and pasture land. Photos by Astrid Frazier

LOCAL NEWS

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Timber Supply Hearings- Part Two: McBride Daniel Betts EDITOR

n Friday, June 22, the Special Committee on Timber Supply (SCTS), appointed to make recommendations concerning mid-term timber supply for the Province of British Columbia, visited McBride, B.C., as part of the public hearing process of their mandate, which involves consulting with communities affected by the mountain pine beetle epidemic. As it was with the hearing earlier in the day in Valemount, B.C., the MLA for Nechako Lakes and committee chair, John Rustad expressed the extent of the damage caused by the epidemic was, “about enough wood to meet the needs of about eight fairly sizeable sawmills. So it’s a very significant issue.” The first presenters to the SCTS were representatives of the Village of McBride, Councillor Raj Basran and Marc von der Gonna, the General Manager of the McBride Community Forest Corporation. “We feel the best way to mitigate the negative economic and social impacts on communities caused by the decreasing timber supply would be to expand the community forests in the Robson Valley timber supply area,” said von der Gonna in his opening statement. According to von der Gonna the position of the Village of McBride is that new allocations must be made to local community forests ahead of other licensees or the non-resident First Nations that claim territory in the area. “We do not want the committee to allow the volume of the Robson Valley TSA to be sucked out into the neighbouring Prince George district at the expense of our local jobs and our local economy.” According to von der Gonna, community forests are in the best position of any other form of tenure or licensee to provide a direct benefit back to the community in terms of both employment and revenue. He believes community forests provide a higher level of jobs per cubic metre of wood harvested than major licensees and can also “facilitate the diversification of the local forest-based economy, including other sectors such as recreation.” He expressed his belief that the community forest has the ability to operate in highly constrained areas and can extract timber in areas where major licensees may not have access. He suggested what was needed was “tenure reform on a broad scale.” He felt the only way British Columbia could achieve a “true log market” was if 50 per cent or more of the volume available is out of the hands of major licensees. A history of the local TSA was presented to the committee by von der Gonna, mentioning the impact of the lesser known hemlock looper infestation, which according to von der Gonna has not been fully addressed. Among other points, von der Gonna suggested increasing timber supply could diversify the local economy by expanding smaller operations, citing the Crescent Spur Hardwoods operation as a successful example, which employs seven people. The committee asked the Village of McBride presenters questions resulting in further discussion. Highlights of the discussion included: Committee member and MLA for Cariboo-Chilcotin, Donna Barnett asked the presenters what part the community would play in the recent BC Hydro transmission line announcement. Von der Gonna replied, “We’re hoping that the current proponent that is forming the bioenergy portion of that wants us to be their main supplier of wood.” He believes there is, “a bit of untapped volume out there that we could go after.” Committee Member and MLA for Cowichan Valley, Bill Routley asked what percentage of the community forest volume actually stayed in the community. Von der Gonna estimated in the first five years of operation 90 per cent of the volume stayed locally, but in more recent history he suspects only 10 per cent stays local, reflecting the decline in local milling capacity. Other presenters included local professional forester Gene Runtz, local business owner Roy Howard, local resident Virginia Karr, local resident Bill Arnold and local resident Bryan Monroe, all adding their own perspectives and concerns around the timber supply issue in the Robson Valley. The SCTS questioned each presenter and considered all their information. Other public hearings are scheduled throughout the month of July in other communities around the province that are affected by the issue of timber supply and the pine beetle epidemic. A final report from the SCTS is due on August 15. Rustad reminded residents written presentations can be submitted up to July 20 at the committee website: www.leg.bc.ca/timbercommittee. Emails submissions can also be submitted to timbercommittee@leg.bc.ca. Further information can be obtained by contact the Office of the Clerk of Committees, 1 877 428 8337 or (250) 356 2933.

“Special Committee on Timber Supply”

Above: On Friday, June 22 the Special Committee on Timber Supply conducted public hearings in both Valemount, B.C. and McBride, B.C., (From Left to Right) Donna Barnett, MLA Cariboo-Chilcotin, Ben Stewart, MLA Westside-Kelowna, John Rustad, Committee Chair and MLA Nechako Lakes, Norm Macdonald, Deputy Committee Chair and MLA Columbia RiverRevelstoke, Harry Bains, MLA Surrey-Newton and Bill Routley, MLA Cowichan Valley. Valemount The committee was appointed to examine, inquire into and Learning make recommendations with respect to mid-term timber supply Centre for British Columbia resulting from the pine beetle epidemic 250-566-4601 related loss of timber supply in the central interior. Photo by Daniel Betts LOCAL JOB

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“Generous donation”

Above: On Saturday, June 30, 2012 Brad Kope (President) and Dennis Rejman (Treasurer) of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #75, McBride, B.C., present Lori Kimpton a member of the McBride Hospital Auxillary and Councillor for the Village of McBride with a cheque for $1,500.00. The Hospital Auxillary will use the funds to purchase necessary equipment and to meet future needs of The McBride and District Hospital. Photo by Astrid Frazier

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ecently I was confronted with an angry and threatening email concerning an article the writer felt I missed and I should print…or else. While the arguments surrounding the need to cover this particular subject were sound, the sarcastic undertone and veiled threat was an instant deal breaker. Call me arrogant but as a decision maker I think I deserve a little more respect. That being said, the email touched on an issue I’ve been struggling to address in a meaningful way. I’ve recently noticed many people are struggling to effectively communicate. Firstly, people tend to communicate much differently with social media and electronic communication applications than they do in person. There are things people will say in an email or online post that they would never considering saying to each other in person. I believe this is because face-to-face communication is much more interactive. In the safe confines of their home or office a person can easily spit out a brilliantly sarcastic rant and fling it out into cyberspace with no worry of consequence. In person, we communicate with more than just words. Eyes, body language, skin tone, even scent can convey more information than a whole paragraph of writing. While the writer can guess the reaction of the recipient, they don’t have to experience the consequences first hand, much like a road rage driver can comfortably fling vicious insults toward anonymous motorists. I’ve also noticed people sometimes only glanced over an email or don’t take the time to carefully consider the content of a communication before reacting or responding. Secondly, people are not taking the time to consider the point of view of others. Rather than effectively asking questions, people will jump to conclusions. Sometimes it isn’t always obvious why certain decisions are made and often there are much simpler explanations than the worse case scenario our minds tend to assume when we lack information. This tendency may explain the justification for angry threatening emails in the first place, which could have been avoided by asking a simple or direct question. We live in an instant gratification society with very little room for patience or understanding. People expect to have what they want fast and perfect creating a tremendous amount of pres-

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sure to perform. Poor communication is an unnecessary additional stress. Making demands, using threats and imposing guilt have always been effective weapons against the soul, but they usually have negative consequences. Consider the angry restaurant customer who is vicious and demanding, receiving a sly smile from the waiter and a little extra hidden in the meal as a result. Nothing good comes of negative or poor communication. Most of the time being aggressive or threatening simply creates more of the same. With a little patience and empathy conflict can be avoided. Take into account the circumstances of others, be empathetic and imagine the person you are writing to is standing in front of you. The simple and wise adage, “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” can solve many problems before they start.

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Valley hiking trails affected by flood damage Daniel Betts Editor

ccording to Elaine Gillette, Recreation Officer, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations the following valley hiking trails are not accessible due to flood damage. • Dore River Trails: Eagle Valley, Avalanche Valley, Ozalenka, Kristi Glacier (no road access) • Lucille Mtn Alpine (no road access) • Bell Mtn Alpine (no road access) • Spittal Creek (site and trail washed out) • Little Lost Lake (concern for flash flooding) • Renshaw (Snowmobile) Trail Gillette would also suggest extreme caution for any hikers considering using the Natural Arch trail due to the trail being unstable and undercut banks along the fast moving creek.

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OPINION Swift Creek Crisis Dear Editor: When I picked up the June 27, 2012 issue of The Valley Sentinel the headline on the front page was dramatic, “Swift Creek Crisis.” A water event like what took place on June 24 in a small drainage that the Village of Valemount depends on for their water supply is scary stuff indeed. Extremely high water, mud, trees and the loss of some important infrastructure were the result. The village residents were required to boil their water to ensure human health. There will be financial impacts that as yet have not been determined. The response of the village staff, local contractors and a host of volunteers are to be commended. They did a fantastic job under tough circumstances. I then looked at page 2. A “Notification” from the Valemount Community Forest that their harvesting plans for the summer included “three small areas overlapping the Swift Creek Community Watershed boundary.” My first thought was this must be a misprint. Community watersheds are just that, an area of land that is designated to supply water to a community. To suggest that even small scale tree removal in the Swift Creek Watershed would be in the best interest of the community seems a bit off base. Leave the Swift Creek Watershed alone. It’s not like we need the wood to keep a local mill running. I understand there is some obscure section in the Forest Act that allows tree removal beyond what is deemed sustainable if a landscape is threatened by insects, fire, disease etc., but that seems a poor excuse to conduct any degree of tree removal in a small watershed that is so critical to the Village of Valemount. I look out at the massive clear cuts and wonder what the “community” benefits have been. Yes there are locals in the bush logging and trucking and yes there are some folks that are making a living in the working forest but what’s happening to the wood? Gone from the valley so that other com-

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A Big Thanks Dear Editor: A big thanks to all the volunteers and contractors for helping us with bank retention, sand bagging, the boil water order, dealing with stranded travellers and everything else. Valemountain Days was truly a success in every way. Staff from Acting CAO to front desk to public works did a great job. The power of mountain streams is shocking, but so is the resolve and cohesion of this community. A big thank you goes to stranded travellers for their humour, calm and treating the town with respect during their stay, I hope we get to host them again in less awkward circumstances. We’re glad that we’ve managed to avoid loss of life and property without compromising public health. We welcome feedback from residents to help us evaluate our response.

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munities can benefit from our resources. Now we can look forward to more logging at an unprecedented pace because the forest act allows it. If there were local operations that required additional fibre to remain viable, perhaps an increase in the annual cut might be warranted but to increase the cut just so it can be shipped out of the valley does not seem like the right thing to do. Also on Page 2, “Timber Supply Hearings,” there is a suggestion of “lifting existing timber constraints to increase timber supply.” Old growth areas, visually important areas and riparian areas may be looked at because in the words of our Community Forest General Manager, “I see value in revisiting any of those kind of management directives that were set really quite a long time ago.” That’s like saying the golden rule should be revisited because it was put in place a really long time ago. If we conduct tree removal in old growth areas, in areas of high visual qualities and in areas adjacent to creeks, marshes and rivers (riparian areas) what exactly will we, the community gain? Don’t get me wrong, I live in a house made of wood, I use it to heat my wooden house and have a briefcase full of it but where do we draw the line? Perhaps we could just leave some areas for the future possibility of industry coming back to the valley. Even when we had several hundred people employed at the local mill we considered the importance of our community watershed, our views, our old growth and riparian areas and treated them as special areas. I hope we keep it that way.

NOTICE OF OPEN HOUSE Members of the public are invited to an open house to review Castle Mountain Hydro Ltd’s plans to build a power generation project on a tributary of the Castle Creek south of McBride. The project owners, and officers of the BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations will be in attendance to answer questions and receive comments. Date: Thursday, July 12, 2012 Time: 7:00PM Place: McBride Legion Hall 805 4th Avenue McBride BC V0J 2E0

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And more Big Thanks Dear Editor: Since the second time Constable Price had to evacuate me from my home, I had been waiting urgently to get permission to go back in order to pack my most valuables non-replaceable items. I was rescued on Sunday, June 17, this was when Constable Price awakened Helen and Vern, my neighbours, at 1:30 a.m. and I found shelter in their home. Thank you Helen and Vern! Thursday, June 28 was when I finally got the long awaited permission to go back, but I only had one hour! Many thanks to Brian Taphorn for spotting the creek, while we listened on the radio for his warning while we were inside my house packing for an extending time! Many thanks to Ann McKirdy, Linda Blackman, Rudi Zechner and Henry Gunster for taking care (focused mindfully) of my very important non-replaceable valuables while packing, carrying, loading the truck. Thanks to Linda for offering her basement for storage until I find another possibility. I ask myself, how could it work going into somebody’s home, packing up stuff without any preparation and organization before hand and in only a short time? But it worked! Thanks again to a wonderful team! Now, I’m waiting for my next chance to get out as much as possible.

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Community Events SPECIAL EVENTS

“McbRide 80’th incorporation anniversary”- Historical archival & artifact show- On exhibit now until Sept 30 at Museum/ Library building-241 Dominion Street, McBride Children’s summer heritage program Every Thursday 2 p.m.-3 p.m. July-August at the Valemount Museum This Thursday, July 5, come out and make ‘rainsticks’, learn about instruments used in the past, and sing songs in different languages. Local Hero storytime @ the mcbride & district public library-July 6 at 1 p.m. Join firefighters, RCMP, and doctors for stories and games. quest to the unexplained @ the mcbride & district public liBRARY July 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. Come register for the Summer Reading Club and take part in the Strange but True themed scavenger hunt. Explore all of the unknown that the summer holds for you! Ages 4 - 12ish.

scrabbles on @ the mcbride & district public liBRARY- July 7 at 2:30 p.m. Come on by for a game or two. Everyone welcome! BC SUmmer Games Fastball Game at Valemount Sports plex - July 8 There will be two games at the Sports Plex: 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bring your loonies for the loonie bat to raise money for the team. Concession available.

Down by the Dock children (of all ages) entertainers @ the Mcbride & district public library- July 14 at 11 a.m. Canoe Mountain Rodeo - July 14-15 Support local, and out of town riders for a fun packed weekend. Summer Violin Workshop @ McBride EFree church building - July 18 - 20 Jose Delgado-Guevara will be conducting a Summer Violin Workshop in McBride at the McBride Evangelical Free church building. He will also be available for private lessons. Please call (250)5692556 for inquiries. Originally from Costa Rica, Mr. Delgado-Guevara has an impressive education in music and violin training. He has held positions as principal violist

ONGOING EVENTS Valemount MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 a.m. Golden Years Lodge • Royal Canadian Legion General meetings every 3rd Mon. of month 7:30 p.m. in Legion. • TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. • LADIES DAY at Valemount Pines Gold Club (all day) tuesdays: • Valemount Children’s Activity Centre Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 p.m. @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • adult recreational vollEyball 7-9 p.m. Valemount Sec. School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m., council chambers. Everyone welcome. • Ladies Auxiliary #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3 p.m. in Valemount Legion. • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • VALEMOUNT PINES KIDS DAy at the Valemount Pines Golf Course starting at 6 p.m. The program is free and equipment will be provided for children who do not have their own. WEDNESDAYS: • Public Library Board Meeting Every 2nd Wed. 5 p.m. Downstairs at the library. • valemount seniors music night 7-9 p.m. Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Best Western. • TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. • MENS DAY at Valemount Pines Gold Club (all day) THURSDAYS: • CRIBBAGE GAME at Golden Years Lodge at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome! • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • Chamber of Commerce Quarterly General Meetings 3rd Thurs. of January, April, July and October @ 4:45 p.m. Location TBA • Saddle & Wagon Club Meeting 3rd Thurs. 7 p.m. 566-9707 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs. of every month at 7 p.m. downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • VALEMOUNT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet the last Thursday of every month at the old Village Office, 99 Gorse St., at 7:30 p.m.. For families dealing with mental health issues. Call Irene Brady at (250) 566 1958.

in the National Youth Symphony Orchestra of Costa Rica, the Central American Symphony Orchestra and many other orchestras in France, Costa Rica, and the United States. Mr.Delgado-Guevara was also the violin/viola instructor for the Salvation Army Arts and Education Program in Benton Harbour Michigan. He is the concertmaster for the Prince George Symphony Orchestra and is currently the artistic director and senior violin teacher at the Prince George Conservatory of Music. NorthWEst mud racing - August 4-5 200 ft side by side mud racing, drag races, and a bog pit. At the Canoe River Campground Rodeo Grounds. Robson valley music festival- Aug 17-19 Come out and enjoy a weekend of music, food, and good friends. This years line up will include acts like Don Alder, Allen & Alexander, Ball Gag n Chain Gang, and many more talented artists. There will be local vendors, food vendors, and wares vendors. If you would like to participate in any way or want any more information please visit their website. www.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com.

FRIDAYS: • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church basement SATURDAYS: • Valemount circle dance. For more info please contact 250 566-1782

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Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the Tete Jaune Hall.

McBride • Mcbride community forest Open quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month on January 4, April 4, July 4, and October 3. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 p.m. tuesdays: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • Village Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues.,7:30 p.m., Village Council Chambers. • Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Health Unit. • STORYTIME at the McBride & District Public Library 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS: • Free Drop in Community Volleyball from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the McBride Secondary School • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 p.m. AT ODDS AND ENDS • Diabetes Support Group 1st Wed., 1 p.m. at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 441 Dominion St. • Support Group For Families Dealing With Mental Health Problems Last Wed every month 7:30 p.m. @ McBride Health Centre. More info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild Every other Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 p.m., Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 SATURDAYS: • WRITERS’ CIRCLE at 1 p.m. Alternates between Dunster Fine Arts School & McBride Library. All Welcome. Contact 569 2411/ library@mcbridebc.org for more info.

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“Dunster Ice Cream Social”

The Dunster Community Hall was filled with people from the Robson Valley, Prince George, B.C., Jasper, Alta. and further afar to fill their plates with ice cream and baked goods on Saturday, June 30. The event drew the mayors of both Valemount, B.C. and McBride, B.C. Several politicians from Prince George, B.C. made the trip to Dunster, B.C. just for the event including MLA Shirley Bond and husband Bill Bond, RDFFG Director Art Kaehn, and Prince George Councillor Garth Frizzle. Above left: Long lines of people waiting to get into the Dunster Community Hall stretched down both sides of the building. Centre: Ariana McKidy (right) plays a game of ‘try and catch me’ with friend Emily Steenman. Left: Cheryl Roper and daughter Aurora Carr are ready to dig into the yummy treats. Upper and lower right: Mannequins of famous people are a signature icon at every Dunster Ice Cream Social. You never know who you might see. Above far right: Cake filled ice cream cones were a fun treat. Photos by Andrea Scholz

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“Locals playing ball at the BC Summer Games”

Above: After successful tryouts in Prince George, two Valemount, B.C. locals, Darian Griffin and Devon Craig, will be playing with the Zone 8, Cariboo Northeast region team, the Prince George Timberwolves (featured above), in the BC Summer Games this year. Also from Valemount, B.C., Julienne Plummer will be participating in the games with the south Clearwater mix team. On July 8, 2012 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. these two teams will be playing at the Sports plex ball grounds. Bring your loonies as there will be a loonie bat to raise money for the team. Concession will also be available. Come out and cheer them on! Photo submitted

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EDUCATION

McBride student awarded Prince of Wales Scholarship Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

cBride Secondary School graduate Mark Monroe has been awarded School District No. 57’s most prestigious award – the Prince of Wales Scholarship. The $3,000 scholarship was established in 1986 to commemorate the visit to Prince George of their Royal Highnesses, the Prince and Princess of Wales. It is awarded annually to a student with an exceptionally high standing in an academic program, who has demonstrated outstanding citizenship, and who demonstrates excellence in Art, Drama, Dance, Music, Speech Arts and/or Film. The Prince George Community Foundation is proud to play a role in expanding this important, endowed fund. The University of Northern British Columbia also agrees to match the $3,000 (tuition waiver) for this award upon the recipients’ enrollment and attendance in any UNBC program. Mark is most deserving of this award. As a student at McBride Secondary, he consistently achieved honour roll status. Mark was one of the top three academic students in his grade eleven and twelve years. He received the Social Studies award at the senior level as well as subject awards in Science, Social Studies and Information Technology at the junior level. Mark’s extra-curricular activities include being an active team or group member with basketball, soccer, yearbook and hockey. He has studied violin since 2007. Mark is involved in community based programs such as the McBride youth soccer (coach), volunteer at the McBride Hospital garden, organized the Blue Ribbon Day (to stop violence against women), volunteered at McBride Secondary movie nights and for the past two years, volunteered in the production of the McBride “haunted house” at Halloween. Mark is proud to have been an Olympic Torch bearer in the relay leading up to the 2010 Winter Olympics. Mark demonstrates very strong leadership skills in his academic and social life.

He is very responsible and accountable in all facets of his community and academic pursuits.Mark has been a very influential member of the McBride Secondary students’ council for the past two years. He has participated in the Respectful Relationships program in the role of youth facilitator and an outstanding leader in encouraging others to appreciate and explore the art of photography through his contributions as a member of the yearbook committee since 2009. Mark has participated in some very exciting and educational programs in recent years, having been a participant in Encounters with Canada and Forum for Young Canadians. In both of these programs, students visit the Parliament buildings in Ottawa and “Prestigious Scholarship” learn firsthand about our govern- Above: Mark Monroe is a recent graduate of ment and country. Mark has demon- McBride Secondary School. Photo submitted strated his ability to be independent, attentive, cooperative, mature, and enthusiastic as well as an excellent ambassador for the community of McBride. Mark plans to attend St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Nova Scotia as he works toward his goal of becoming a Charted Accountant or a Certified Management Accountant.

“A special tour of the Legislative Building with Minister Bond”

Above: The Valemount Elementary School, Grade 6 Class visited Victoria, B.C., during the week of June 11 through June 15. We had the opportunity to visit the Legislative Building where Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount, met with us for a special behind-the-scenes tour. We also toured the BC Museum and Imax Theatre, The Bug Zoo, Beacon Hill Park, and The Maritime Museum. We had a great time exploring the provincial capital! I would like to thank all the Grade 6 parents for volunteering with fundraisers and chaperoning throughout the school year. The Grade 6 Class would all like to thank the community of Valemount for supporting the movie night, bottle drive and iPad Draw, without your support this trip would not have been possible. Photos and story by Priscilla Prosser

CBAL poster challenge winners Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

ongratulations to Hannah Black and Sam August, lucky winners in the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) Poster Challenge. Hannah and Sam’s names were chosen in two grand prize random draws from all entrants’ names, for two seats each on a helicopter ride. Sixty-five entries in the challenge showed thoughtful perspectives of literacy and learning and all had the same chance of winning an exciting perspective of Valemount. A display of all entries, a child-size tipi, paint and plant activities, a selection of free books, frisbees, balloons, puzzles, tee shirts, stories and songs and the grand prize draws were all part of CBAL’s Valemountain Days celebration on Saturday, June 23. CBAL, Valemount is grateful for the generous and welcome support of Valemount Elementary School teachers, Yellowhead Helicopters, Success by 6, Columbia Basin Trust and the many other funders and supporters of literacy in Valemount.

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Above: On June 23, during Valemountain Days, lucky winners Hannah Black (Left) and Sam August (right) show off their certificates Photo Submitted.

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Host families urgently sought in McBride Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

ave you ever thought about hosting an Exchange Student? Shecana International Schools Ltd. offers international student exchange and gap-year travel programs. We have 17 years of experience with student exchanges and student travel. Based in Prince George, B.C. we partner with trusted international student exchange and travel organizations to fulfill our mission to provide safe, positive educational travel choices. Shecana International Schools cultural exchange program is provided for students who wish to come experience a Canadian high school for either a school year or a semester. Cultural exchange students fully participate in their Canadian school studies, extra-curricular activities, family life, etc. Approximately 100 students from countries throughout the world come each year to live with host families in western Canada. Shecana International Schools provides opportunities for local families to experience worldwide culture in their own home. All students who come to Canada have been carefully screened and recommended by their teachers and home schools. Host families may choose to host for 3, 5, or 10 months. Being a host family means: • Sharing your home and way of life with your student. • Providing compassion and guidance to a teenager from another part of the world. • Host parents are adults over 25 years of

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age who are in a position to provide meals, a bed and a safe environment to nurture the development of a young person. Host parents are not required to ‘cook’ each and every meal, but to have food available in the home for the student

Students are responsible for their personal needs throughout their stay, including extracurricular activities, entertainment, public transportation, dining out, etc. Students also arrive with full medical insurance. Shecana is very excited to be placing students in McBride for another year. We hope that families are interested in becoming a part of our global family. We have families all over British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba who have hosted with us and love the experience of creating relationships that last a lifetime. We have families that continually go over seas to visit ‘extended family’. If this is something that you are interested in, Shecana is with you every step of the way. We will assist you with completing the paperwork required to become a host family. We will help you choose your student according to any preferences you might have (provided that we have students available that meet your request). Once you have chosen your student and have been approved as a Shecana host family, we will remain in contact with you, providing fur-

ther details about the student, arrival details, a host family handbook, etc. A local area rep and administrative staff proactively support the student and host family, answer questions and help iron out any adjustments throughout the duration of the stay. We rely on caring, volunteer families to come forward for hosting and offer an honorarium ($300 per month) to show our appreciation and help offset the cost of hosting. Shecana International Schools is urgently looking for host families in McBride. If you are interested please contact Chelsea Halvorson at 1 800 297 1551 or chelsea@shecana.ca. Please visit our website for more information on programs for Canadian students.

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COMMUNITY Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

Community Grant Writer Meet and Greet The Robson Valley’s Community Grant Writer, Janey Weeks, is hosting an information session, and Meet and Greet on Tuesday, July 10, at 7 p.m. Whether you are a business, non-profit group, or interested local, come join Janey and find out how she can help you and what you can do to help yourself! The Meet and Greet will be in the Community Forest office located at 99 Gorse St. There’s a Farmers’ Market Somewhere Near You from Wednesday to Saturday • Jasper’s Summer Farmers’ Market: Wednesday Wednesdays, from 12 p.m. noon to 3 p.m. Jasper’s Farmers’ Market will be open for your fresh produce purchasing pleasure. Located in the parking lot of the Legion at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Geikie Street, Jasper. •

Valemount’s Summer Farmers’ Market: Thursdays Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m. Valemount’s Farmers’ Market will be providing fun and fresh food in the sun, onsite at the Valemount Visitor Information Centre grounds. Call Dallas at (250) 566 1450 or Rashmi at (250) 566 4361 for more information.

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McBride’s Summer Farmers’ Market: Fridays Fridays, from 12 p.m. noon to 3 p.m. the McBride Farmers Market will be open providing a variety of greens and vendors at the McBride Village Park. For more information, call (250) 569 2427.

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Dunster’s Summer Farmers’ Market: Saturdays Saturdays, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon, Dunster’s Farmers’ Market will be serving up seasonally harvested delights on location at the Dunster Community Hall, for you to commune and carouse to your contentment.

Little Lost Lake Trail Closure “I am taking actions to close the Little Lost Lake Trail until further notice. There are safety concerns with a substantial logjam above the falls area. Please share this with your club members.” This message from Elaine Gillette, Recreation Officer, for the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, out of the Headwaters District, McBride Field Office. For more information phone (250) 569 3756 or e-mail: Elaine.Gillette@gov.bc.ca. Or visit: http://www.tsa.gov.bc.ca/ sites_trails/. Robson Valley Mental Health Advisory Committee Northern Health is putting together Mental Health Advisory Committees across the region to help identify and advocate for the specific needs of each community. They are currently looking for board members and participants in the Robson Valley. The board will consist of not only service providers, but also consumers of the services, and the consumer’s family members. All interested stakeholders, and interested community members are welcome and invited to come and exercise their voice and add their input, said Tracy Magdall, Mental Health and Addiction Services. The next meeting is Tuesday, July 10, at 12 p.m. noon. The people of Valemount will meet at the Village of Valemount video conference room, and the people of McBride will meet in the McBride and District Hospital in the education room. Got a Tip? If you have a note idea or tip, or would like to share your event or happening with us, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at donalda@thevalleysentinel.com or The Valley Sentinel (250) 566 4425. Please note that all items for publication on the Wednesday issue must be in by the previous Friday.

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Attention: Individuals and Groups Looking for Grant Money! Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

ince the Robson Valley Community Grant Writer Janey Weeks first came on board she has been busy helping prepare, match and send out countless grant applications. Through her efforts, she has identified three major “stumbling blocks” that are making applications, for non-profits especially, extra time consuming and stressful. These are in the areas of financial record keeping, programs, and in-kind contributions. Weeks suggests a few ways in which non-profits can minimize these challenges. Good bookkeeping in an understandable format will make your grant applications easier, Weeks says. Make sure you are being clear about where the money is coming from and where it is going. It doesn’t have to be complex or complicated. “Find someone who understands bookkeeping methods and who feels comfortable with getting a third party audit,” she adds. She recommends thinking of ‘in-kind’ donations as a separate set of books. “You have your ‘true financials’

and the ‘in-kind’ ones.” It is essential, says Weeks, that non-profits record all contributions executed by volunteers, and any in-kind tasks and hours spent to facilitate any function (even baking cookies). Again, it need not be complicated or to the penny. Many volunteers don’t record their time or think of the things they contribute as work; they just do it because they want to. However, volunteer time, Weeks urges, “has monetary value when applying for many grants,” not to mention, it “shows passion, dedication and true financial worth of your non-profit organization.” To get the respect that your work deserves, call it work, whether it feels like it or not. For example, if you bring in a facilitator to run a course for the weekend, record transportation, vehicle use, accommodation (even if it’s your spare room), meals etc. Set out to answer the specifics of your organization, she says. What kinds of programs do you run, i.e. events, fundraising, courses, and projects? It is a good idea, she says, to refer back to your mandate, have your membership review, and reacquaint itself with it. Do your activities fit your mandate? Does it still fit who

your organization is and what they stand for? Have you achieved any goals? Is the mandate antiquated? She also suggests answering the following; “What do you do? Whom do you do it for? Why do you do it? Know what you want and what you’d like to do. Have it formulated then, when the opportunity comes you are prepared.” Overall, what Weeks is trying to achieve is more partnering prospects, and better-equipped non-profits, so that when the granting windows of opportunity (which can be short) open, that we are all prepared. Whether it is the mountain bike park, a community garden or a mountain school, this is your chance to prepare. If each group knows who they are and what they want, and their books are organized, there will be many opportunities for funding and specific collaborating. She advocates; “Get it all together. Don’t stumble. Start now. Plan ahead and prepare your wish list. Discuss this information at your next meeting…Applying for grants needn’t be stressful or time consuming if you are prepared.”

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Episode 34: RIVER MISHAP Previously, Joe and Sam run into trouble on their canoe trip down the Fraser.

Joe’s warning came too late. As the Ruth-Anne passed under an overhanging tree, Sam was knocked overboard into the icy water. Joe quickly ducked to avoid the same tree and the boat shot forward in the current. Where’s Sam, he thought? He looked back and spotted his friend swimming towards the western bank. Joe continued to paddle, trying his best to manoeuvres the Ruth-Anne to shore. As he rounded another bend in the river he looked back and caught a glimpse of his partner wading onto a sandbar. After one quarter of a mile Joe managed to reach the shore. He moored the boat to a tree trunk with a tent rope and grabbed the overnight gear. The supplies included two blankets, a small tin of dried biscuits, and Sam’s raincoat. Joe adjusted the boxes of dynamite that had shifted to one side of the canoe and pulled the tarp down to cover the load. As fast as he could, he raced upstream following the riverbank.

Meanwhile, on the sandbar, Sam had collapsed in a heap. He was “Grave marker from 1913 near Mile 49” Photo by L.L.Frazer just regaining his breath when he saw Joe running through the bush. Joe scrambled onto the beach and helped Sam to his feet. “That water’s darn cold,” complained Sam. His forehead showed a purple bump starting to form under the skin. “Nice goose-egg, Sam,” said Joe. “Come on, let’s get over to that clearing. I’ll get a fire going.” Soon Captain Sam sat on a log, wrapped in the wool blankets, while Joe gathered kindling for the fire. “You’re lucky to be in one piece,” said Joe. “Where’s the boat? asked Sam. No sooner had he spoken these words whan a loud explosion downstream broke the silence. Their jaws dropped, and, as Joe later explained, “Our eyes stuck out so far you could scrape ’em off with a stick!” In the next episode, THE WRECK OF THE RUTH-ANNE, we’ll find out the fate of the trusty ‘pointer boat’, as our story unfolds.

Episode 35: THE WRECK OF THE RUTH-ANNE Last week, Sandbar Sam is knocked overboard as the canoe passed under a overhanging tree

Joe squeezed his bundle of dried branches. Both men froze where they were. Each looked at the other and yelled, in perfect two-part harmony, “THE BOAT!” Sam threw back the blankets and leaped to his feet. His wet clothes still clung to his body. Both Sam and Joe were dazed. Sam was first to speak. “I think we’re in big trouble! Joe, you’d better get back to the boat.” Joe dropped his armful of kindling next to their camp supplies and ran in the direction of the explosion. When Joe arrived on the scene, the trusty Ruth-Anne was no more. Smoldering parts of the pointer boat lay scattered on the river bank and floated in the water near the shore. He also found shredded remnants of the canvas tarp. The entire area was covered with debris and patches of fresh mud. The boat had been replaced by a mud-filled crater. After a quick survey of the situation, Joe was glad he’d left his rifle and other personal gear back at Tête Jaune with the Wall brothers. He spied a shredded piece of the boat’s red flag and returned upstream to Sam and a roaring campfire. “Well,” said Sam, “Is it as bad as you look?” Joe collapsed by the fire. “It’s worse,” he said, holding up the flag. “Here’s what’s left of the Ruth-Anne.” Sam cupped both his hands over his bruised forehead and yelled, “Dammit, Joe. I thought you were watching. How can a tree jump right out into the river like that? You know we’re in deep

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trouble. We’ll never work again on this river! Joe, are you listening to me?” A lengthy fireside argument followed Sam’s outburst of profanity. Sam shivered so hard from his dip in the river he became too weak to initiate a fist-fight. The two friends, however, surmised that Sam’s fallen cigar must have somehow come in contact with the dynamite and thus ended the life of their trusty canoe. Sam and Joe remained huddled by the fire that night. In the morning they were ready to put their plan into action. They cleaned up all the debris around the giant crater that had been created by the exploNew at the Valemount Public Library sion. Anything that had been part of the pointer boat was tossed into the river. Then, off they Adult non-ﬁction went on foot back to Croydon Landing which The power of focus ~ Jack Canﬁeld Valemount Public was situated a few miles up the Fraser. Living wills kit ~ Thomas G. Carter Library

Furrows in the sky ~ Jay Sherwood Extreme frontiers ~ Charley Boorman The Yukon ~ Joann Robertson Of moose and men ~ J.C. Haigh Kitchen cures ~ Reader’s digest The ten best of everything ~ Nathanial Lande The Canadian guide to will and estate planning ~ Douglas A. Gray Chilcotin yarns ~ Bruce Watt

In the next episode, THE LOST COLONY, Sam and Joe find out about a colony of farmers.

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Summer reading program starts July 4th - ages 6-12 years We now have Library-to-go access to download ebooks and audiobooks Free Internet access Free one-on-one computer lessons - call to sign up Visit us on Facebook and on our website for more library news http://valemount.bclibrary.ca Library hours Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-5pm Wed 10am-9pm Sat 11am-3pm

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Home is where your heart is, literally and figuratively. Whether you are at you residence with family or on an adventure associating with the human family, there is plenty to do to keep you busy. A creative cycle highlights variety. Balancing more serious objectives with social activity is likely and ideal. Let your partner(s) have more of a say. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The pace is steadily increasing. Your ‘to do’ list is probably fuller than usual. Repairs, refinements, replacements upon existing projects vie with implementing new directions. Time management and prioritization is extra important now. Increasing a feeling of security is up front. Consider your health above getting more stuff. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Money and finances and achieving an overall sense and reality of abundance and/or affluence are in focus. You are determined to expand and increase the flow. The law of returns is cyclical; so be willing to focus on the output to increase the income. Working smart verses simply hard is the other end of the equation and both usually produce the best results. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Taking key initiatives continues. Having a clear list of your dreams, goals and objectives is extra important now. Getting to the bottom of things somehow is featured. Giving and/or receiving training or instruction is implied. It’s a good sign if you are currently or already have entered new territory in a significant way. If so persevere; if not, set clear intentions to ‘go for it!’ Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Your sights are set on the future and change is implied. Thoughts about what to do and how are running through your mind. You’re energy levels are increasing, so now is the time to take key creative initiatives. Yet, you may also feel inclined to rest, retreat or at least work behind the scenes. This cycle will last a couple of weeks. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Increasing your overall sense of confidence is in the spotlight. This requires that you balance a big picture perspective and long term considerations with the details and immediate tasks and duties. As well focusing upon key contacts

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and nurturing relations to building and strengthen foundations are all part of the plot. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Asserting your self to take new leads and initiatives is a current theme. These may have been brewing for awhile, but the time has come to follow through. Travel is likely as is exploring new cultures. Education or simply gaining new knowledge is also implied. This stands to be a major new beginning in your career and/or public life. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Your sights are set on the future. You are ready for something new. It may not be clear what that is yet, but you may at least know what you do not want. There is no turning back now anyway, so you might as well accept that forward is your best direction. The deeper question is: will you look within or without for guidance. Both are ideal. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) The time has come to clear the old to make way for the new. Creating a fresh start somehow is implied. Meanwhile, an increase in social opportunities is probable. These will likely have very positive results, so break free of resistance or of excessive attachment to your comfort zone. Tune-in to the changing current in the flow. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A stimulation of some of your most important relationships is now underway. These are likely to include family. Creating a new quality of harmony is implied. A desire to assert yourself, perhaps especially in your career, is also rising. The key now is to focus to make refinements and improvements to increase your confidence. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Nurturing a more wholesome lifestyle is a central theme. The focus may be upon your home and/or upon your health. Increasing your fun and play equation is part of the answer. Setting aside a focus upon the woes of the world for a while may be the healthy break you need. Take a break or a mini vacation if you can and entertain fresh perspectives. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The time has come to take a more creative approach somehow. Building upon existing foundation with intentions to improve is ideal. It is likely that your ambitions are rising and to meet the challenge you will have to direct your energies more deliberately. How to increase your confidence levels is an important consideration. Begin by acknowledging yourself.

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Canada Day Celebrations

“Mount Robson Visitor Centre”

Above: Local authors Seiji Hiroe, Marilyn Wheeler and Birgit Stutz are presenting and signing their books. Submitted photo. Right: Jos and Joan Hughes from Valemount are entertaining visitors at the British Columbia Visitor Centre at Mount Robson on Canada Day. Mount Robson Visitor Centre staff members Nina Grigat (left) and Rebecca Lerch are cutting cake for locals and visitors attending the Canada Day celebrations on Sunday, July 1, 2012. Photo by Birgit Stutz

“Canada Day in McBride”

McBride came out en masse on Canada Day, July 1, 2012 to enjoy the festivities in the park. Above: McBride official cake cutters from left to right Phyllis Toews, Rose Slater and Thelma Molendyk. The beautiful cakes were baked by Lauren Monroe a local high school student. Above right: Lead by Cassidy Brown, the children of McBride sing “O Canada”. Below: Wheelbarrow races are always lots of fun on Canada Day. Photos by Astrid Frazier

“Celebrating at the Valemount Museum”

On July 1, 2012, Canada Day was celebrated in Valemount at both the Valemount Museum in the afternoon as well as the Sports Plex in the evening. Above: Henry Unger and Reg Bedard enjoy the festivities. Right: Dee McEachern listens to the band . Below left: Valemount Mayor Andru McCracken cuts the Canada Day cake assisted by Beth Cain who is visiting Valemount from Inverness, Scotland. Leila Derksen (left) and Zoe Pawliuk eagerly look on and await their piece. Below centre: Jordan Abernathy was thoroughly enjoying her ice cream. Below right: Jeremy Abernathy entertained the crowd at the museum and at the Sports Plex. Photos by Andrea Scholz

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