The Valley Sentinel Wednesday October 6, 2010 • 5
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Notes from All Over Morris Wins Prestigious Mr. Lederhosen Title Chris and Jim Morris of Tete Jaune are very proud of their son, Ty Morris, who is living with his wife and daughter in Germany and recently won the celebrated German title of Mr. Lederhosen, or Mr. Leather Pants as it translates to, thanks to all the Valemountians who voted for him online. Canoe Zip Line Update Lisa Levasseur sent an update that the consultants who will be analyzing the feasibly of a Zip Line on Canoe Mountain had to postpone their scheduled August visit. More details to come when the company arrives. If you’re a Bird Stay Away from 3rd and Dogwood Nicole Macdonald felt like she was in a war zone the other day, as countless Robins flew into her window. According to a Jasperite bird specialist’s son, Darcy Ruddy, they are probably out eating worms in the grass after the rain, and when they see the trees reflected in Macdonald’s overly-clean windows they just keep going. Or perhaps they are flying drunk after eating the post-frost fermenting Mountain Ash berries. Macdonald had five Robins die on her that day, but two managed to survive. Winter of the White Wolf On a cold note, Tony Parisi said it’s the Winter of the White Wolf, as they recently spotted him one morning on the Moose River trail. As Tony points out in the summer it must suck to be a White Wolf, but in the winter, you rule! Robinson and Pawliuk Gear Up for Winter Trade Shows Our very own cheerleaders, Jennifer Robinson, Marketing Coordinator for Tourism Valemount, and Curtis Pawliuk, General Manager for VARDA, are set to pump up the Robson Valley at some upcoming Pep Rallies, I mean, Winter Trade Shows in Edmonton and Prince George, and the Calgary Snow Show. Almost a Flat Flagger Valemount resident Dustin Yetter was almost struck by a speeding vehicle on more than one occasion, as he was flagging vehicles from Highway 5 to the Loseth Road Detour. Annual Dunster Potluck Valemount resident Emily van der Sande thought the
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Annual Dunster Potluck was well attended by Robson Valley locals, as she enjoyed a plethora of healthy recipes. No October Fest in Blue River This Year Susan and Don Beeson were disappointed to learn that Mike Weigle’s annual October Fest did not take place this year, but happy that his annual ski shop sale was still a go. Kiwa Crafts Open their Doors Shona Thorne, Marion Farquharson, and Marcia Languay were all smiles as they officially opened their doors and toured interested locals around their innovative crafters corner. “Crafticioners”, those aspiring to practice a craft, and or just plain interested, enjoyed cakes and coffee, signed up for workshops, and checked out sample crafts Friday afternoon. Community Forest’s Fire!? Valemount Community Forest general manager Shane Bressette was in the hot seat last week when two of their eight burn piles in the Crooked Creek area reignited, spreading to nearby slash piles due to Friday’s winds. They had to enlist the aid of Chris Griffin and his incredible water tanker skidder, to put out the fires. Diamond H Donairs Now Open Shirley and Mazen Haymour are excited to be providing Valemount with Donairs and much more, as they have officially opened their doors! “Drafternoons” at the Legion There is only one more Friday night burgers and beers at the Valemount Legion, but not to fear, Terry and Les Damman say they will be continuing to offer $6.00 meals into the winter. Watch for their new Friday night dinner options! An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away The Apple Guy will be here two more times this season said Joan Nordli. Don’t miss him on October 11th, and November 1st.
Hike: Swift Creek Trail, meet 12:00 pm (noon) at the Caribou Grill Appies after hiking 3:00ish - 4:00 pm (compliments of the Caribou Grill) Meeting 4:00 pm, Potluck 6:00 pm
Slide show to follow, New members welcome!
Joshua Estabrooks
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
T
he ice is in and things are heating up at the Valemount Curling Club. The group held an information meeting last week, and will be hosting a sign up night on Tuesday, October 12 at 7:00 p.m. “Anyone who is interested in curling this season should come out and sign up,” said club secretary, Sam Piper. “We have been pleased with the initial interest in starting up a league, so we hope that interest carries over to the sign up night as well.” League play has been set for Monday, Tuesday and Saturday nights. There will be a cut off in terms of the amount of teams that are able to curl each of the nights, so Piper encourages people to come early to reserve their spot on their preferred night.
“We will be having a junior curling night as well, on Fridays after school.” The cost for an entire season of play is $100.00 per person, she said, $40.00 for juniors, and people can sign up with a team or as a single player who wishes to be placed on a team. “We will also be announcing our bonspiel schedule shortly, so stay tuned to The Valley Sentinel for all the information.” Piper also reminded the community that their support is essential in the continuation of the club. “We have some new faces on the board, and lots of new ideas on how to re-energize the curling community in the Valemount area. So come on out and have some fun, and remember to Hurry Hard!” For more information, please call Sam Piper at 250-566-9070.
Happy Thanksgiving from the staff at the valley sentinel
Village of Valemount Wildfire Protection/Prevention Committee Committee Member Vacancy The Valemount Wildfire Protection/Prevention Committee has two (2) openings for members on its Committee.
This week’s note takers were Donalda Beeson and Joshua Estabrooks. Let us know if we missed anything by sending a note to editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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A letter of application outlining your interests and qualifications to serve on the Valemount Wildfire Protection/Prevention Committee should be submitted to the Village of Valemount by October 15, 2010 c/o P.O. Box 168, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0.