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Eight-year-old Dunster resident Saeda Rose is on a mission.

The Grade 3 student of the Dunster school recently read the New York Times Bestseller “Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World… One Child at a Time”, writ-ten by Greg Mortenson together with David Oliver Relin. The book recounts the journey that led Mortenson from a failed 1993 attempt to climb Paki-stan’s K2, the world’s second highest mountain and only 237 metres lower than Mount Everest and part of the Karakoram mountain range, to suc-cessfully establishing schools in some of the most remote regions of Afghan-istan and Pakistan. By replacing guns with pencils, Mortenson combines his unique background with his intimate knowledge of the developing world to promote peace with books, not bombs, and successfully bring educa-tion and hope to remote communities in central Asia.

“My mom was telling me it was a re-ally good book,” said Rose, who read the edition for younger readers.

“I read the back of the book and thought I was going to like it.”

Once she started reading the book, Rose said she developed a desire to help some kids, “mostly the girls”, so she decided to sign up with the Ameri-can organization Pennies for Peace.

Pennies for Peace is a program of the non-profit organization Central Asia Institute, which was founded by Mortenson. Pennies for Peace is an in-ternational service-learning program and includes a K-12 curriculum. The program began at Westside Elemen-tary School in River Fall, Wisconsin, in 1994, when students, through their own initiative, raised 62,340 pen-nies to help Mortenson build his first school in Pakistan. Mortenson came to Westside at the invitation of his mother, Jerene Mortenson, who was the principal at Westside. The story of the first Pennies for Peace campaign is

recounted in the book “Three Cups of Tea”.

“It’s amazing how something as worthless as a penny can raise so much money,” said Rose.

Rose’s mom Shara Gustafson added that in impoverished countries a pen-ny buys a pencil and empowers a child to read and write.

Rose’s goal is to collect 50,000 pen-nies for now. She is planning on set-ting up jars in stores around the valley. Bigger donations can also be dropped off at the Dunster school.

“I will try to get the kids at the school to help out,” she said.

“I am also thinking of selling lem-onade at the Dunster farmer’s market, and I will also have a table at the [Rob-son Valley Music] Festival.”

With the help of her eight-year-old cousin Carrie Marlow, who also at-tends the Dunster school, Rose has started making posters which she will be hanging up around the valley. All the money raised by Rose will go to-wards the organization.

After his life-changing experiences, Mortenson realized that he had two missions. His first mission was to help children in Pakistan and Afghani-stan have access

Birgit StutzContributor

A Girl with a MissionSaeda Rose is helping to preserve the peace in Pakistan by collecting Pennies for Peace. Photo by Brigit Stutz

Pennies For Peace

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Some Valley residents may have been alarmed to hear that the RCMP Detachment in Valemount

is experiencing staffing problems. RCMP Chief Su-perintendent Barry Clark, District Commander for the Valemount RCMP Detachment called The Valley Sentinel from Vancouver on March 17th to clarify the situation and explain the policies around staff-ing.

Currently some local members of the RCMP are on leave “for one reason or another,” said Clark. Some of those members are going to be returning

to duty at some point in the future. What the RCMP has been doing in the meantime is bringing extra members from the communities of Prince George, Mackenzie and McBride to cover shifts and give lo-cal members their required time off. “We have been doing that actually for quite sometime now,” Clark said.

The RCMP transferred in another member as “surplus to establishment” on March 1st who will arrive May 1st. “We are looking at bringing in a 2nd person over and above the establishment of seven members,” adds Clark.

Clark would like to assure the Valley that, “public safety is the RCMP’s number one priority. We want

to make sure the com-munity is covered,” said Clark. At all times the RCMP is mandated to have two members avail-able for duty. If they are not on shift then they are on what the RCMP calls “operational readiness” which means they are to be available for calls. When placed on “operational readiness” members are compensated accordingly. “We make a commit-ment to our members that two people be available to respond to a serious complaint. It is all about community safety and officer safety.” A complaint such as “domestic violence” or a highway accident would require two members to respond therefore two members are always available.

On Thursday March 17th an individual walked passed the Valemount Secondary School car-rying what appeared to be a rifle. As a precau-tion the high school was put into “lock down” while the local RCMP were dispatched to in-vestigate. An additional RCMP officer from Mc-Bride had also been di-rected toward Valemount as a precaution. The lo-cal RCMP officer arrived in minutes, located the individual and quickly determined that, thank-fully, the “rifle” was only a pellet gun; however the quick response of both the RCMP and Valemount Secondary School is a testa-ment to the commitment and awareness to pub-lic safety our community has adopted. Clark gave assurances that had this incident turned out to be more serious the RCMP response would have been swift. “We have air support and can bring people in a big hurry,” said Clark. An emergency response team out of Prince George is in a constant state of readiness and can be airborne in minutes.

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday March 23, 2011 • 3

REGIONAL POLITICS

Our MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Shirley Bond called The Valley Senti-nel from her new, but empty, office amidst the flurry of activity that comes

with a major transition in government. Over the weekend of March 12th Bond attended meetings with then Premier Designate Christy Clark and in the course of these meetings she was invited to join the new cabinet in the exciting new role of Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General of the Province of British Columbia. “I guess my first reaction is that I am very pleased that both Minister Bell and myself remain at the Cabinet table. From a northern perspective and in a much smaller cabinet it is fantastic that we still have two cabinet voices and now have added Minister Blair Lekstrom as well,” said Bond. Bond believes that the north is well represented in a much smaller cabinet, which is “good news.” Bond feels that having the opportunity to be the Solicitor General for the province is not only a big responsibility but also an honour. “I am certainly going to have to work very hard to be on top of the files as quickly as possible,” said Bond.

Bond felt it was important that her constituency know that, “being an MLA is always my first priority.” Bond intends to balance her ministerial role with that of being a “constituency MLA” and that constituents will not see a change in her work ethic related to the riding.

As Solicitor General, Bond will be looking at the issues of safer communities and believes those issues might be very different in smaller to mid-sized com-munities than they are in downtown Vancouver. “I think I can bring a perspec-tive of an MLA who represents rural British Columbia to this role and I look for-ward to having discussions about the issues that matter in terms of community safety and looking at things like police services from a rural perspective and I think the Robson Valley can help me understand those issues.”

Commenting on reports that the Valemount RCMP Detachment is under-staffed, Bond acknowledged that the ministry is responsible for police services but in terms of how police officers are allocated it will be something Bond will have to learn about as she begins her new job.

“I certainly recognize that there are challenges in filling postings and that is an issue I have certainly made a commitment to having a discussion with staff about,” said Bond. Bond said that one of the first issues that came to her mind

as she was contemplating the Solicitor General role was the RCMP Detachment in Valemount. “I have a situation in my own riding and now I will be able to look at how that process works. I have made a commitment to bring the issue to the team as I meet with them over the next few weeks.”

Despite the exciting opportunity and the large amount of hard work she sees before her, Bond felt it important to reiterate that her first priority is always to be the MLA for Prince George-Valemount, “that is what I am most proud of and will continue to always make my priority,” said Bond.

Minister Bond Talks about being the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General

Daniel BettsEditor

MLA Shirley Bond attended a ceremony at the B.C. Legislature on March 7,2011 to honour 14 firefighters that have had their names added to a memorial for sacrificing their lives for the safety of others. Photo submitted.

Valemounts’ CN maintenance yard has wonthe “gold” place award in CN’s nationwide compe-

tition, Golden Broom Awards. Missing the “plati-num” award by just half a point, the Valemount staff was treated to a celebratory dinner by CN officials last Wednesday night.

The award is a big accomplishment as the com-petition was open to all yards across Canada. In-spectors came to Valemount and documented the conditions of the yard both before and after the clean up.

“Track supervisor Dave Szerencsei and assistant track supervisor Gordy Olsoff all contributed to the clean up of the yard. It was a group effort with everyone on the team contributing,” says assis-tant track supervisor Peter Addis. Special mention should be made of foreman Dennis Martens who was in charge of the organization of the yard as well as Jared Peitz and Jeff Balle for their carpentry work needed to make the job look fantastic.

CN Maintenance Yard Wins Golden Broom AwardAndrea Scholz

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Peter Addis, assistant track supervisor, stands in front of the award winning yard in Valemount. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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OPINION

Choosing to help

Of all the virtues that enhance human existence, charity comes most to mind this week. In Japan,

the need is great as the Japanese people attempt to recover from the most powerful earthquake in re-corded history and Valley residents like John Grogan look for ways to help those people in a significant and meaningful way. In Dunster 8-year-old Saeda Rose feels inspired to collect “Pennies for Peace” af-ter reading a “really good book.” On the other side of the world, military actions in Libya will further the need for charity as collateral damage, the eu-phemism for escaping blame, wreak havoc on the civilians.

Luckily we have people in our Valley like Saeda Rose and John Grogan who remind us all that we live in a “global Village” and as such we have an op-portunity to help those in need. I say opportunity because charity is a choice not a responsibility and in our current economy it is more than understand-able that some of us in the Valley are certainly not in a position to help and nor should they be expected to. Charity is one of those virtues that must mani-fest from within and under circumstance where the means to help is available. Sometimes the smallest actions can have a large affect on the world, such as in the case for “Pennies for Peace” where it can be noted that a mere penny can purchase a pencil in some impoverished countries.

So those who have the will and the means are invited to explore the opportunities available this week to help those citizens of our “global village” who are currently in greatest need. There are no expectations. It can be as simple as dropping a few pennies into one of Saeda Rose’ jars or going online to make a donation to the Canadian Red Cross. Re-gardless, it is a matter of choice.

Daniel Bettseditor@thevalleysentinel.com

Not InspiredDear EditorI could not help but notice the contrast between

the two cover stories and articles chosen by the two Valemount newspapers for their Wednesday March 2nd 2011 publications.

One paper chose to headline the drive toward ex-cellence of elite young athletes competing in elite zone basketball championship tournaments. These young people are aspiring to achieve. I am inspired.

The other paper chose to headline a meeting in which a R.C.M.P. officer has graciously agreed to spend his time in responding to disgruntled con-cerns regarding decreased snowmobile time. I am not inspired.

I align myself with the young basketball athletes and with their story. Their efforts to achieve assure me that the future will be secure in their hands.

This letter has been submitted to both of our com-munity newspapers.

Sincerely, Tim Nusse – Valemount

Wanted HeroesDear Editor

As a concerned citizen of Valemount I would like to welcome all RCMP officers and D.O.T. officers who frequent the highways surrounding our town.

I am reflecting that there are two “fears” on my mind at the moment.

One is the fear I experience when driving a team of high-school students on our highway and I must deal with trucks pulling trailers loaded with snow-

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mobiles which are passing at high speeds on dan-gerous stretches of highway…probably anxious to “maximize” their snowmobile riding time. I hope someone has done due diligence on the mechanics of their vehicles and trailers.

The second fear I entertain is when I imagine what it would be like living without laws. What would it be like living in a society in which each individual acted according to what served their personal best interest with no consideration for how their actions affect those living around them? This is called anar-chy. I do not want to live there.

The RCMP officers living in Valemount help to re-move both of these fears from my life. Thank you for all that you do to make our lives secure and safe. You are my wanted heroes.

This letter has been submitted to both of our community newspapers.

SincerelyTim Nusse – Valemount

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday March 23, 2011 • 5

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With the elk problems continuing in the Valley some landowners and ranch-ers have taken matters into their own hands. In order to defend the last

of their hay crop from the voracious elk some landowners have invited First Nations hunters onto their properties to cull the herds. Conservation Officer, Todd Hunter, from the Prince George office does not recommend taking this course of action. “If they (First Nations Hunters] are from outside of the prov-ince or have travelled lengthy distances to be here they might not be in their traditional territory and any kills of elk they make would be considered ‘hunt closed season’ and they could be prosecuted as such,” said Hunter during a recent telephone conversation with The Valley Sentinel.

Hunter would like to advise landowners to make sure that people do have the right authority before allowing First Nations hunters onto their property but would rather they follow some of the recommendation they have been given in regard to proper fencing, rather than resort to drastic measures. “I have called the local Home Hardware in McBride and Valemount and they have indicated that they have snow fencing,” said Hunter. “Some people are not willing to buy snow fencing but that is the best solution in the short term.” Hunter says that allowing First Nations hunters onto their property at this time could be putting the hunters and landowners in jeopardy of being prosecuted under the wildlife act. Hunter also would like to remind people of the 400-metre restriction from “discharging a single projectile firearm” along highway 16 as well as the prohi-bition to hunt within 100 metres of a residence or dwelling house. “People have

to make sure they are following the regulations. The big message is to research it properly because they could be putting themselves into jeopardy trying to deal with the elk situation themselves,” said Hunter. Hunter explained that the problem will likely not disappear and nobody can “snap their fingers and make the problem go away.”

Hunter has the following advise on dealing with the elk; proper fencing, hid-ing good feed and staking the bales properly so they don’t get ripped apart. Hunter advises not to put a hay bale out in the fields. Studies have shown that placing a hay bale out against the fence or bush line in the hopes the elk will feed off of it will actually increases the odds of them coming to the haystack and creating more damage. “Fencing is the best if people take it proactively, it is the best thing they can do,” said Hunter.

In regard to First Nation hunters, if they are not in their traditional territory

they could be putting themselves at risk for prosecution. “In one instance we found the band is not supporting any hunting activity,” said Hunter. Hunter also reminds Valley residents that many landowners were not in support of elk limited entry hunting. “We are way out of season and some of the First Na-tions are not supporting hunts at this time,” added Hunter. “The best thing for landowners still experiencing problems is to get some snow fencing and stack it accordingly.”

Local rancher Roger Peterson expressed his support for the Conservation Of-ficers by saying, “he [Conservation Officer] is doing his job and I support it. They shouldn’t have to do a harder job because of lack of government motiva-tion,” and adds, in regard to First Nation’s hunters culling the elk, “a person would have to be very frustrated to do that.” Peterson does not believe shooting the elk is a solution to the problem.

Peterson believes the best solution in dealing with the encroaching elk is to “chum” them away. “They are an animal and they need to be fed, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of farmers and ranchers.” Peterson suggests the elk should be a tourist attraction where the government purchases hay for the elk, hires someone to feed the elk and leases local accessible land where the elk could be observed and cared for during the winter. Tourists can observe the elk and perhaps be charged a nominal fee to cover the costs.

“Nobody wants to hurt an animal when it is not the appropriate time,” Peter-son said. “We need a ‘made in the Robson Valley’ solution that doesn’t impact their [farmers and ranchers] business.”

CO Advises Against First Nations Hunters

Daniel BettsEditor

“They are an animal and they need to be fed, but it shouldn’t be at the expense of farmers and

ranchers.” - Rodger Petersen, McBride

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COMMUNITY SPIRIT

The magnitude 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that struck the East Coast of Honshu has resulted in thousands of Japanese residents being without ba-

sic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. The Canadian Red Cross has been seeking aid from both the government and generous Canadians to help with acquiring much-needed emergency supplies, such as blankets, food and water.

On March 17th, Minister Bond announced that British Columbia was provid-ing $500,000 to the Red Cross in support of emergency relief efforts in Japan. “British Columbia has a history of supporting countries that face catastrophic events and these funds will help provide immediate medical and emergency support for the people of Japan during this terrible tragedy. We are also encour-aging all British Columbians to consider reaching out through aid agencies like the Red Cross to provide further help,” said Minister Bond.

On March 21st, Minister Bond announced that, effective immediately, B.C. Liquor Stores customers can help support Red Cross relief efforts in Japan by making donations at any of the 197 BC Liquor Stores located in communities across British Columbia. Customers can make donations of $2.00 or $5.00 or multiples thereof at all BC Liquor Stores checkouts. All donations go to the Ca-nadian Red Cross Japan Earthquake Fund. “We know British Columbians are compassionate and want to help the Japanese people get through the after-math of the incredible destruction left by the earthquake. Donations, large or small, make a big difference so I encourage British Columbians to make a do-

nation when they visit their government liquor store. I also want to thank the BC Liquor Stores team for providing this important opportunity,” said Minister Bond

Looking for innovative ways to help the people of Japan, Valley resident, John Grogan has sent a plea to municipal leaders and members of parliament to set aside politics and “cut through the red-tape” to allow Japanese citizens, par-ticularly pregnant women or nursing moms and children, refuge from the dev-astation and radiation from damaged nuclear power facilities. Grogan believes that up to 40 Japanese refugees could be billeted in our community in generous

homes that would be happy to house them for a limited duration of time. “I received a really encouraging phone call from Cathy McLeod’s Ottawa office,” says Grogan of the initial response he has received for his idea. On Monday, March 21st, Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo and Par-liamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, called The Valley Sentinel from Ottawa and said that Grogan’s idea has been passed onto the Minister of Foreign Affairs to be included with a number of ideas from Canadi-ans who have expressed a desire to help the Japanese people. “There may be a number of logistical questions around the idea, however there is no questions that Canadians will gladly open their arms and homes to the Japanese people. Everyone’s hearts go out to the people of Japan during this time of crisis,” said McLeod

Bas Brusche, media representative for the Canadian Red Cross in British Co-lumbia said that currently the Red Cross in Japan is only asking for aid. “One of our Canadian representatives is currently in Japan discussing if there are other ways to help out but this [hosting refugees/evacuees] has not been on the agenda,” says Brusche. “Obviously if there would be such a request and the Canadian Red Cross was requested to help and we would do so.”

In the meantime, Valley residents who are willing and able to help can con-tact the Canadian Red Cross at 1 800 418 1111 or visit their website at www.redcross.ca or visit the local B.C. Liquor Store in either Valemount or McBride to make a donation toward relief efforts in Japan.

Aid to Japan, Locals looking for ways to helpDaniel Betts

Editor

Raven collecting hair off Carrie Johnson’s cow Leanie, spring must be coming. Photo by Carrie Johnson

“Everyone’s hearts go out to the people of Japan

during this time of crisis” - Cathy Mcleod,

MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

Poster for the BC Liquor Stores relief efforts. Photo submitted

call for project submissionsColumbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas ProgramsThe Village of Valemount is now accepting project proposals for funding consideration from Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs. Project evaluation criteria and application forms are available from:

Village office at 735 Cranberry Lake Road•Village website at • www.valemount.orgCBT website at • www.cbt.org

For more information about preparing your project proposal or to receive an application form by mail call Sandy Salt at 1.250.566.4435.

Deadline for project submissions is 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 11, 2011. Late applications are not eligible. All applicants will be required to present their proposals at a public meeting on April 19, 2011.

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BUSINESS

On March 16th, Sharon McColm of The Valley Sentinel and Marie Birkbeck of the Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast who are both members of the Valemount

& Area Chambers of Commerce were fortunate enough to attend the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting at the Kamloops Convention Centre.

The event was well organized with clear focus and goals. The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce is truly a voice for their city with a very strong and pas-sionate leadership who are not only making a difference in Kamloops and area but across British Columbia and Canada. By challenging the government on important issues that affect the business sector of their city they have also ben-efitted the working residents of not only the City of Kamloops but also Canadi-ans across the country. Much can be learned from their example.

The Kamloops Chamber of Commerce has been instrumental in:

a) Convincing the government to extend the expiry of Canadian Passports to 10 years

b) Extending the stay of shipping containers for 365 days instead of 30 days previously

c) Allowing those who are 65 years to stay working and collect CPP

During the meeting the Mayor, Peter Milobar, conducted his “State of the City Address” and expressed his pride in the accomplishments of Kamloops. Mayor Milobar mentioned his recent trip to China with the President of the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce, Peter Aylen to discuss possible trade. It was noted that the flag of the Chamber of Commerce was flying everywhere they went and

that it was very powerful to see.Attending the Kamloops Chamber of Commerce AGM was a learning experi-

ence that showcased how the Chamber of Commerce is a benefit to the com-munity. The Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce can make a difference and by supporting your local Chamber of Commerce you can help us to make our economic sector grow. Being a member of the Chamber of Commerce has benefits that can be accessed through the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. For more information please go to www.valemountchamber.com

Chamber of Commerce NewsSharon McColm

Staff at the Valley Sentinel

The 2011 Phone Books have arrived!Drop by The Valley Sentinel Office in Valemount to pick up your

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to education where it never existed before. His second mis-sion was to broaden and enrich education where it existed in the developed world so that students have the opportunity to become more educated global citizens and learn the rewards of sharing and working together to bring hope and education opportunities to the children in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Since those early days Pennies for Peace has grown into a program that encompass-es thousands of schools and tens of thousands of students around the world. Since his first trip to Pakistan in 1993, Mortenson has built more than sixty schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan to help educate children so they have an alternative to violence.

Watch for Rose’s donation jars around the valley in the next couple of weeks!For more information visit www.penniesforpeace.org, www.threecupsoftea.

com, and www.gregmortenson.com.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS

VALEMOUNT

PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT Prenatal Classes, Baby Clinics - Call 566-9138 ext 228 for appointments.

MONDAYS:• VALEMOUNTSENIORSCarpetBowling9amGoldenYearsLodge

• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.Co-edfrom7-8:30pm

• LIONSBINGO 1st&3rdMon,atLionsHall,doorsopen6pm,everyonewelcome.

• VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTREBoardMeeting2ndMon.7pm@theCentrebeneaththeCommunityHall(thereddoor).

• ROYALCANADIANLEGIONGeneralmeetingsevery3rdMonofmonth7:30pminLegion.

TUESDAYS:• ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLYBALL 7 - 9pm.Valemount Sec School gym. Contact SuzanneBloodoff@250566-9979

• COUNCILMEETING2nd&4thTues.,7pm,councilchambers.Everyonewelcome.

• LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1stTuesdayofeverymonth3pminValemountLegion.

WEDNESDAYS:• PUBLICLIBRARYBOARDMEETINGEvery2ndWed.5pmDownstairsatthelibrary.

• MCBRIDE COMMUNITY FOREST Open meetingfirst Wednesday of the month. McBride VillageCouncilChambers7pm

• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.LadiesKickboxing&Fitness7-8:30pm

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGHT 7-9pmGoldenYearsLodge

• TOASTMASTERSmeetsevery2nd&4thWednesdayofthemonth.7:30-9:30PMattheBestWestern

THURSDAYS:• ADULTRECREATIONBADMINTON.Thurs at 7pminthValemountSecSchoolgym.ContactJamie@250566-4656

• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men andwomen.Thurs.6:00pmDownstairsValemountClin-ic.Shirley566-9829,Dolly566-8458.

• CHAMBEROF COMMERCE GeneralMeeting 2ndThursofthemonth@12pmattheLearningCentre

• SADDLE&WAGONCLUBMEETING 3rdThurs. 7pm566-9707

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regularmeetings first Thurs of every month at 7pmdownstairsloungeatGoldenYearsLodge.

FRIDAYS:• VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinnersstartingat5pm

SATURDAYS:• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.OpenMatfrom9-11am

• VALEMOUNTCIRCLEDANCE.For more info please contact250566-1782

SUNDAYS:• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.Kidsclassfrom6-7pm.

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MONDAYS:• ALANON 8pm at the Health Unit

TUESDAYS:• TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pmmeeting.HealthUnit inMcBride. Newmemberswelcome.BrendaMolendyk569-3113

• VILLAGECOUNCILMEETING2nd&4thTues,7:30pm,VillageCouncilChambers.

WEDNESDAYS:• DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1stWed, 1 pm atBeaverviewLodge&Sat.10am-12pm,441DominionSt569-2658/569-0113

• SUPPORTGROUPFOR FAMILIESDEALINGWITHMENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS LastWed everymonth7:30pm@McBrideHealthCentremoreinfocallNorma569-2637orElizabeth968-4347

• VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. Newmembers welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.

• LEGION AUXILLIARY BINGO First and ThirdWednesdayofthemonthatMcBrideLibrary.

THURSDAYS:• OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm,BeaverviewLodge,HildaMurin569-3305

SUNDAYS:• ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUSEverySun,8pmatthe

Health Unit.

Community Hub Club MeetingWednesday,March23rdattheVillageCouncilCham-bersat7:00pm

Odds N Ends – Free Kids Crafts and Art Work-shopsWednesday,March23rd&30th2:30pm–3:30pm488MainStreet,McBride-250-569-2645

Beading ClassesEverySaturday&SundayforthewholemonthofAprilSaturdays,10:00am–noonSundays,Noon–2:00pmEveryoneWelcome!

The Community Theatre – An Evening With David BouchardWednesday,March30th-7:00pm–9:00pmSought-AfterPublicSpeakerandAuthorofover40best-sellingbooks,hepromotesandshareshisMetisaboriginalculture.InvitedbyColumbiaBasinTrustAllianceforLiteracyandValemountPublicLibraryFund-raisingconcessionduringintermissions.Nochargeforthisevent.Romancing the RobsonMarch 30th - 7PMDunsterFineArtsSchoolThisisafundraiserfortheschool.Adults$10andchildren$7.Slightlydifferentperformancewithsomeofthekidsfromtheschoolactingaswell.

Valemount Curling Club Loggers Bonspiel April 1,2,3Anyonewelcome,youdon’thavetobealoggertoplay!CallDiana250-566-9974orGerry250-566-4659

McBride & District Chamber of Commerce – Loggers BonspielMarch31st,April1st,2nd&3rdRoadsideSplinterwillbehostingthedanceandtick-etsareforFREEforCurlers–calltodayandgetyourteamtogetherforafuntimeToregisterateamordonateprizescallDanielle250-569-2304

Valley Society’s Violence Prevention Pro-grams- Benefit PerformanceV-Day,“AMemory,AMonologue,ARantandAPrayer”Friday,April8thPre-vent,7:00pm,Performance8:00pm$15/person,$25/coupleTicketsavailableatCountrywide,1160,5thAvenue,Valemount

Valemount Legion Branch #266 – Annual Fundraising AuctionSaturday,April09th-1:00pmLunchavailablebytheLadiesAuxiliaryDonationsgraciouslyacceptedTodonatecallLesDammann-250-566-4406

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Date Night-Dinner and ProgramMonday, April 25th at 6 pm at the Best WesternSponsoredbyChristianMen’sBreakfast$25percoupleRSVPbyApril18th-250566-8262-TedTicketsAvailableatInfinity

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ENTERTAINMENT

Coronary Health Improvement Project

Information Sessions on April 10 at the McBride SDA church (downstairs), and on April 12, 13 & 14 at the McBride Secondary School (room 142). Program Sessions begin April 18 and end May 16 at the McBride Secondary School (room 142).

Information and Program Sessions both begin at 7 PM

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An evening with David Bouchard

Wednesday, March 30Valemount Community Theatre

7:00 - 7:45 pm Stories, songs and flutes to delight all ages.

7:45 - 8:00 pm Concession by VSS First Nations Society.

8:00 - 8:45 pm Lighting literacy fires: inspiration for adults.

Free Child-minding available by VSS First Nations Society.

• Free eVenT For The WhoLe FaMiLy •

More than words

Valemount Public library

SORRY THIS SHOW IS

SOLD OUT!

New at the Valemount Public LibraryAdult Non-fiction

Animals make us human ~ Temple Grandin

Patriot hearts ~ John FurlongThe complete root cellar book ~

Steve MaxwellWhat the Buddha never taught ~

Tim WardEvelyn Jack’s essential tax facts ~

Evelyn Jacks

Adult FictionThe tiger ~ John ValliantPig Island ~ Mo Hayder

Our kind of traitor ~ John Le CarreAn engagement in Seattle ~ Deb-

bie MacomberLost souls ~ Dean Koontz

Junior

The gift ~ James PattersonGarfield shovels it in ~ Jim Davis

Night whispers ~ Erin HunterDoctor Proctor’s fart powder ~ Jo

Nesbo

DVDsMeet the fockers

ConvictionEat pray love

CDs

Humo De Tabaco ~ Alex CubaHappy Days ~ Caladh Nua

Plus many, many more new titles listed on our website

http://valemount.bclibraries.caCheck them out!

Library hours

Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-5pmWed 10am-9pm Sat 11am-3pm

The Valley is in for a real treat on Wednesday, March 30th when David Bouchard, British Co-

lumbia’s best-selling author, most sought-after public speaker and recipient of the Order of Can-ada, comes to the Valemount Community Theatre for what will be a very entertaining and inspiring presentation. This exciting event is FREE thanks to the generous support of “Success by 6” and “Chil-dren First.” Hosted by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and the Valemount Public Library, parents are invited to bring their children for this rare evening with this world-famous author and educator.

Mr. Bouchard is a former teacher and principal for 28 years who has presented to hundreds of thou-sands of educators, parents and students the world over. He is a champion for children and literacy, and promotes and shares his Metis culture with a

passion. David is the author of over 40 best-selling books and has won several prestigious awards in-cluding the Gold medal in the Moonbeam award, the Governor General Award and the Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry award. In 2009 Mr. Bouchard was named to the Order of Canada.

The first half of the evening will appeal to chil-dren and adults alike, with stories, songs and music. The second part of the evening will appeal more to adults, as David shares literacy strategies, roles and responsibilities.

The VSS First Nations Society, who will also be hosting a fund-raising concession during intermis-sion, will provide free Child-minding for the second part of the evening.

So on March 30th at 7 p.m. bring the family to the Valemount Community Theatre to experience this very exciting and rare opportunity to spend an eve-ning with a very talented author, educator and pub-lic speaker, David Bouchard.

Champion for Children and Literacy coming to the Valley

Daniel BettsEditor

Congratulations to the winners of our Creative Writing Competition!

1st Place: The Lone Wolf by Rebecca Lerch – Valemount Secondary School2nd Place: Love at First Sight by Olivia Bruce – Valemount Secondary School3rd Place: Blue October by Alicia Morneau - Valemount Secondary SchoolLook for the winning entry in a future edition of The Valley Sentinel.

Creative Writing Competition WinnersTHE VALLEY

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Notes from All OverDonalda Beeson

contributor

Earth Hour Saturday March the 26th is Earth Hour, an annual

international event which encourages people to unplug and turn off the lights for an hour. It helps

raise collective awareness of climate change and energy consumption, and also reminds people that each little bit helps; just a little lifestyle change can make a big broad-spectrum difference.

An evening with David Bouchard Next Wednesday March the 30th join “renowned author and one of North

America’s foremost literacy advocates, David Bouchard” at 7:00 p.m. at the Vale-mount Community Theatre, for an insightful and entertaining two-part pre-sentation. The evening will start with stories and flute songs session that you can bring the kids to and then there will be time for some “literacy insight[s]” for adults. There will be childminding available during the second part of the presentation. This event is being co-hosted with the Valemount Public Library and funded by Success by 6 and Children First.

Want to know how to show her you care?Buy her tickets to V-Day Valemount 2011, a benefit reading of A Memory, A

Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer by Eve Ensler. Tickets are $15 per person or $25 for a couple, and are now on sale at Country Wide or find myself, Donalda Beeson.

Interested in Promoting Arts and Culture in Valemount?The Valemount Arts and Cultural Society said they can always use new ideas

and hands! Interested individuals are invited to join in, and all existing mem-bers are reminded to renew their membership for 2011.

Their mandate is: To encourage and work together with all people interested in the Arts and Cultural activities. To explore avenues to facilitate the activities of individual members and group members. To promote artistic educational growth and enrichment of cultural well-being for the community by broaden-ing the opportunities and co-operation for exchange among and with local and visiting artists. Identify existing facilities that will offer the proper environment for local and visiting artists.

2011 Memberships are $10 for an Individual, $20 for a Family, and $30 for a

Group. You can send payment, your name, address, phone number and email to, VACS, Box 1083, Valemount BC, V0E 2Z0, or for more information, call Pam at 566-4674 or Darryl at 566-4347.

Next VACS Monthly Meeting30 March 2011: 2:00 pm Meeting Room, Valemount Public Library. All mem-

bers are welcome, and if you’re not a member, come join in! For Information, call Pam at 566-4674 or Darryl at 566-4347

The Loggers Bonspiel April 1st to the 3rd is the annual Loggers Bonspiel in McBride. You are in-

vited to put together a team, grab your brooms and sign up for the best mixed open in the Valley! There will be a dinner put on by members of the McBride Chamber of Commerce, and a kick up your heels dance, featuring a live local band, the Roadside Splinters. You are guaranteed a minimum of three games, a chance to win a great prize (donated by wonderful people like you) and loads of fun! Call Danielle at 250-569-3366 to register a team, become a sponsor or show your support by donating prizes, gift certificates, cash or discounts on mer-chandise. You and your business will be promoted throughout the bonspiel, at the dance and dinner and in the media.

Alberta Special Olympic GamesThe 2012 Special Olympics Canada Winter Games are February the 28th to

March the 2nd, 2012 and will be held in St. Albert, but the skiing events will take place in Jasper Alberta’s Marmot Basin. It has been more than a decade since the national games have been held in Alberta, and the athletes that make it to the 2012 Canada Special Olympic Games will have the chance to qualify for the World Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea in 2013.

Women in Cabinet, Shirley Bond as Solicitor GeneralMLA for Prince George to Valemount Shirley Bond is eager to step into her

newly announced role as Solicitor General. She is also really excited that of the seventeen Cabinet positions a total of six were given to women, saying,

“I think it’s fantastic that we have women in some of the roles that haven’t necessarily been as typical for women. I’m not sure if there have been other Solicitor General’s that have been women in British Columbia. Having said that, it’s an important role as we look to create safer communities and I’m very pleased to be back in Cabinet. I think northerners were very well served today.”

MLA for Prince George to Mackenzie Pat Bell is also excited about his new role as the Minster of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, saying,

“It really will be the lead for international economic development as well as local economic development initiatives. We’ll take the lessons that we learned in selling lumber into China and expand those into minerals, energy, tourism, innovation, technology, all those sorts of industries.”

Cell phone service between Valemount and Kamloops finally, could it be? It would appear this will

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Winter is HERE!

Brookfield Renewable Power would like to remind you of the dangers that exist on rivers this time of year. Because river currents can weaken ice – especially backwater currents close to dams – it can be very dangerous to travel on rivers whether on foot, on snowmobile, on skates, on skis, or on all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Also, a dam’s control gates can be activated remotely and will cause unsafe conditions such as water level and river current changes.

Stay Safe! Brookfield Renewable Power wants to ensure that all of your outdoor recreational activities are positive and memorable experiences this winter.

For more information: 604-485-2223

NOTES FROM ALL OVERin the event of a break down or accident between Clearwater and Valemount. Director for the Blue River area, Max Lenz said that community discussion has already been taking place the North Thompson as per provincial requirement.

Ski Day for 40 Valemount Elementary StudentsLast Tuesday approximately 40 Valemount Elementary School Students went on a School Ski Trip to Marmot Basin. Parents reported that they and the kids had a great day at the hill.

The Robson Valley Growers Set to ReturnGrowers from Dunster, Valemount and McBride, are set to start another ex-

citing season, bringing fresh produce to their communities as well as across the border into Jasper! After attending a productive meeting with the Jasper Local Food Society (JLFS) the Robson Valley Growers Association was formed, with a mission of working collectively to produce nutritious food by environmentally healthy standards, as well as providing locally grown food at a fair price.

Supermoon and Vernal EquinoxThe supermoon also known in astrological terms as “perigee syzygy”, is an

astrological phenomena you may or may not have noticed last Saturday/Sun-day, it was during the vernal equinox, or spring equinox. The moon was at its highest and fullest point, as well as the closest to earth as it has been in the last 18 years!

Minor Hockey Awards Night at the ArenaAll Minor Hockey players, their parents and community members are invited

out to an awards evening March the 29th from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be a 4 on 4-hockey game with Esso awards to follow, as well as cake and goodies off ice! Players are asked to bring all their Jerseys.

Re-Romancing the RobsonBack by popular demand, Sharon Stearn’s play Romancing the Robson, will

be performing a benefit performance fundraiser on Wednesday March 30th at 7 p.m. at the Dunster Fine Arts School. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for students and seniors and all proceeds will go to the Dunster School. Enjoy the most talked about play in the Robson Valley with a slightly different twist as music will be entirely acoustic and will include performances of choice skits by some of the kids at the school. If you already saw it, you will want to see it again, and if you haven’t seen it yet, you are in for a treat! If this doesn’t tempt you there will also be a concession vending pies and other yummy treats!

Valemount’s Baby BoomWelcome one more resident to Mount Robson, Blake-Lynn Grant. “Cow-

boy” Dave Grant and Karen Shepherd, of the Goat Eatery in Mount Robson are pleased to announce the arrival of 7 lbs 5 oz and 19 inches long, baby Blake.

Valemount Welcomes Home Jessie Loseth and John McKirdy and their daugh-ter, 4-week-old Ariana Marie McKirdy!

Lion’s Tab-Weigh-In Taking a break for 2011For 18 years parents and children around the Valley looked forward to the

Lion’s club annual Tab Weigh-In, which took place every March since 1992. Proceeds from the tabs provided wheel chairs for children through Easter Seal House. The Lions sponsored 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes plus easter treats for every collector. In the first few years over 100 Lbs of tabs were collected. Between 1992 and 2010 2,332 Lbs of tabs were collected and benefitted 217 children. This year “due to lack of interest” the Lions Club is taking a break from this project. Should anyone feel this project should continue they should contact Rhoda Tamboline at the Lions Club at 250 566 9797. Perhaps a new slogan “Keep on Keeping Tabs for 2012” would help revive this project for next year.

Lions “Gift of Sight” ProjectCollection of used eyeglasses has totalled over 1000 sets, including frames

and lenses. All eyeglass parts can be used to make the “Gift of Sight” possible for those who are visually impaired. Rhoda Tamboline would like to extend a Thank-you to Valemount for supporting this project.

SKI DAY AT MARMOTValemount Elementary School students gear up at Marmot basin. Photo Submitted

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It would seem that the Robson Valley Student Exchange Program has been a smashing success, according to Valemount Secondary School principal Dan

Kenkel, who added that “These students have helped to fill our class-rooms, broaden our students’ horizons and exposed our kids to cultures, languages and learning from around the world.” Kenkel who is also a host family par-ticipant, added that he knows “that there are rewards at home too. While it is sometimes not easy, the experiences we have shared have been rewarding and memorable.” I had the distinct pleasure of speaking with two such students; eighteen-year-old Venezuelan Stephanie Blanco who is from the capitol of Ven-ezuela, Caracas, and seventeen-year-old Rita Gonella who is from a small town in Italy called Vicenza.

Both girls said they feel lucky to have been placed with their host family the Courtoreilles and it would seem the feeling is mutual as they have hap-pily hosted a handful of students this year. Blanco and Gonella both said they “love” their host family, and feel especially close to their host sister, thirteen-year-old Cara Courtoreille. Courtoreille said it has been really fun learning their languages, and she is really attached to the girls, who have become real life big sisters. “They are crazy, fun and at times annoying,” said Courtoreilles.

According to Blanco and Gonella, Canada was not their first choice, but they’ve come to love the “different climate” and would both love to return one day. Blanco, who would like to get a Journalism degree, has applied to the

University in Kamloops and Calgary for next year. Gonella who in the past has focused on Violin and Languages, will have to complete another year of school when she gets home, and is not sure what she will continue to do but she “defi-nitely” wants to return.

They have also been participating in sports and say the experience of play-ing basketball so competitively has changed them for the positive. Blanco said the entire exchange experience has made her “more mature,” and has helped her to “realize how much [her] mom did,” for her at home. They also said that the “teachers are so nice, and more like friends than teachers.” For both of them the most positive part of the exchange has been experiencing a different lifestyle and living in a “different reality.”

They had this advice to give, for tentative students, “be open minded, have no expectations.” To host families, Blanco said “read carefully the letter from the students,” so as to see if you will be a good match. “It’s a challenge, a chance you take,” Blanco added. “Share your Canadian traditions, but don’t force them on the student.”

Kenkel and the Shecana would like to formally invite and remind you that they are currently “seeking new host families for the 2011/2012 year.” Families can volunteer for the whole year, or one semester, which ends up being less of a commitment at five months. If you are interested, or know someone who would be a good candidate, or have any questions about the program please contact Valemount Secondary School. They can also put you in touch with parents who have participated this year and in the past, for more information.

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Exchange SistersRita Gonella (left) and Stephanie Blanco (right) experiencing a different “reality” in Valemount. Photo by Donalda Beeson

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ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

Village Loop TrailWhile the construction of the entire Village Loop

Trail project may be a while off, hopefully phase one will start soon.

McBride’s Economic Development Officer (EDO) Margaret Graine said the Village had obtained an engineering quote to determine the cost of the construction of the entire Village Loop Trail, which would form a triangle from the train station, along First Avenue all the way to Highway 16, along High-way 16 to the Frontage Road and all the way to Main Street.

“To our disappointment the construction cost for the entire project was prohibitive, putting this proj-ect out of our reach at this time,” said Graine.

Graine recently applied for a grant under the Towns for Tomorrow program to try to secure fund-ing for one component of the Village Loop Trail project.

“We were able to include one component of the loop trail in the Towns for Tomorrow Grant,” she said. “Doing all three phases of the project is cost prohibitive.”

The EDO was tasked with developing an appli-cation that will serve the needs of the village’s resi-dents, fits the grant criteria and stays within the Vil-lage’s limited financial capacity.

“As a result, we have put together a proposal that will include Phase 1 of the Village Loop Trail Plan and road improvements to Columbia Street, Sec-ond Avenue, Queen Street, and Lonsdale Street,” said Graine.

“Phase 1 of the loop project will allow for build-ing a new sidewalk along Columbia Street, creating a short loop linking Main Street and First Avenue via Columbia Street to Fifth Avenue and the existing walking path on Frontage Road.”

The street improvements on Columbia Street, which is currently a gravel road, will include surface paving to reduce dust as well as the construction of handicapped parking spaces.

“At this point we are unable to include a sidewalk on First Avenue,” said Graine.

Graine is currently waiting to hear back if the application has been approved. Announcements are expected at the end of April. “If approved, the construction will begin this year,” she said. “This labour-intense development will create about 2,300 man hours of employment.”

The yearly Towns for Tomorrow Program is the only program that has a small community 80% to 20 % allocation. “For 20 cents of ’our’ investment the province invests 80 cents,” said Graine.

The criteria for the Towns for Tomorrow grants are contribution towards community greenhouse gas emission reductions; public and environmental health benefits; extent to which the community is advancing the ActNow BC principle of being more physically active; and building seniors-friendly and disability-friendly communities.

“We need to remember that satisfying of all of the criteria does not guarantee application approval,” said Graine. “It merely increases our chances of be-ing approved.”

She added that the Village’s objectives while de-veloping the proposal were to meet the needs of seniors and people with disabilities; provide safe access to the community hall, the recreation arena and the Legion; link various parks with the facili-ties; further develop the Village’s infrastructure and offer visitors who stop at the train station an op-portunity to explore McBride on foot and enjoy the amazing scenery.

Raven Road ParkWork at the Raven Road Park along Highway 16

east of McBride is continuing, and phase 2 of the Village of McBride’s eco-sensitive solution to waste-water treatment project has started.

“We are building the pond and wetland and will be planting younger trees with a higher ability to absorb and evaporate liquids from the ground,” said Graine. “The completion date for this part of the project is 2013. Once the heavy work is done we will continue with boardwalks and bridges along

the walking trails.”The construction of the pond will add an addi-

tional month of retention and capacity to the sys-tem with a third treatment/storage cell. The effluent wetland will increase the retention by three months by dissolving and processing the solids, and a 27- acre effluent-irrigated community woodlot will add wildlife habitat while absorbing effluent, eliminat-ing direct discharge to the Fraser River.

Kiosk AdvertisingGraine said there are still a few kiosk advertising

spaces available for small businesses at the new Vis-itor Stop & Park along Highway 16. Graine has also worked together with the Regional District of Fra-ser Fort-George and Facilities Manager Lyle Lewis to design a sign promoting the recreation centre, its ice times and activities, as well as the community hall as an economic driver for McBride. “We are hoping to attract some teams from out of town to book ice time,” said Graine. “Prince George will be hosting the Winter Games in 2015. We want to use that opportunity and market our facilities here.”

2,300 Man Hours of Employment ExpectedBirgit Stutz

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Tammy Titus, head of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Legion, serves breakfast for the Legion’s St. Patrick’s Day Pancake Breakfast last Sunday March 20, 2011. Photo by Daniel Betts

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COMMUNITY INITIATIVES

On Saturday March 19th, The Hub Club in Vale-mount decisively took the first few steps to be-

come a non-profit society. In case you have been living under a rock, and haven’t heard of the Com-munity Hub Club (official name pending), it is a group spawned of local like-minded citizens repre-senting several non-profit organizations and com-munity clubs, that over the span of eight meetings in six months, have met with a collective and inno-vative goal in mind. It is first-most an inclusive, free and inviting communal public “space” for formal and informal community development and inter-face opportunities which will benefit non-profit clubs and organizations, area residents, the busi-ness community and visitors, as made possibly by the collaborative efforts of a collective of groups and individuals concerned with a wide spectrum community development across intergenerational

demographics and interests. The next step is the act of becoming a society,

which is set to be signed and incorporated at the next public meeting to be held tonight, Wednes-day March 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. in the Village Council Chambers. Anyone interested is invited to come and contribute to the discussion. As per the soci-ety act, the proposed society will have the following purposes;

1) To provide a safe and welcoming family-friendly public space to enhance community ca-pacity.

2) To enable grassroots community develop-ment activities

3) To encourage community participation, co-operation and volunteerism.

4) To enhance community life. 5) To foster an environment that supports and

encourages growth in literacy skills and life-long learning.

6) To support the efforts of local non-profit

groups that desire inclusion. This priceless community commitment has the

unique opportunity for community engagement, which will have a substantial impact, on a commu-nity that, at this point seems especially pliable.

Rather than taking away from other groups, mem-berships and volunteers, as it has been suggested, the society’s aim is actually to tentatively provide a venue for viable and affordable space for some of these various non-profit groups and anyone else interested, to use as office space, meeting space, and/or a drop in/resource centre, just to name a few. Moreover it could provide the possibility of a few paid positions under the heading of program coordinators, as well as janitorial.

The next step, following incorporation is an ex-perimental, trial period so everyone can get a feel for what this project will look like and gauge the individual possibilities, which at this point seem endless. Truly this will be a historic occasion for the Village of Valemount.

New Non-Profit Society to Incorporate TonightDonalda Beeson

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“SEPIA SUMMITS”Close-ups of local artist Pamela Cinnamon’s “Sepia Summits” depicting some of the breath-taking mountain peaks seen around our valley. The piece on the left is titled “Mt. Assinaboine,” while the piece on the right is titled “Mt. Robson.” Photos by Daniel Betts

Currently on display at the Valemount Public Li-brary in the Top Shelf Gallery the “Sepia Sum-

mits” exhibition can be enjoyed during regular library hours until April 30th. These nine pieces “created with pen & ink and acrylic on panel,” by local artist Pamela Cinnamon depict some of the breath-taking mountain peaks seen around our val-ley.

“My usual medium is acrylic on canvas using bright and bold colours, often on a highly textured surface. I just finished a series of local landscapes and wanted to start a more minimalist series in the new year. This series, “Sepia Summits” was truly a joy to create - pen and ink on gessoed hardboard and only one colour, sepia. I challenged myself to employ a vertical format and a simple stroke tech-nique to portray these nine mountain massifs. It is important to me to set boundaries for my work and to continually pursue new directions in order to keep the work fresh,” said Cinnamon of her work.

Daniel Bettseditor

Top of the Shelf Gallery at the Library

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HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK by MICHAEL O’CONNOR

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)If you have not yet felt the full effect of the electrifying changes charging into your life, you will very soon! The Uranus in Aries cycle has begun and this will activate you in some exciting and perhaps shocking ways. You will be summoned to new positions of authority. Set you intentions clearly now to act with wisdom when this time comes…soon. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Initiating new activities from behind the scenes is likely now. Breaking through lines of resistance, both inner and outer, may feel necessary. Gathering tools and determining who your allies are, is in the mix. Somehow you are meant to defer to a higher authority for guidance and/or honour a collective effort. Yet you have your own role to play too. Visualize success! Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Changes both close to home and afar find you in a curious mood. You want answers and solutions to your questions. Outreaching to share your thoughts and feelings with others is likely. Old roles and habits are meant to dissolve now, allow them to. Yet also be extra patient with your adjustment process. Be conscious of your breath to calm any stress and keep over-imagination in check. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)The dynamic pace of change is a summons of your higher will. At best, you feel more energetic than usual as the adrenaline flow runs high. Avoid trying to survive or perpetuate the past and focus on embracing or accepting the new. Perhaps it is your career, or reputation or simply a change of attitude that is required. Tune-in and work with the process. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)You are undergoing a great awakening. In some way you are becoming aware of and being introduced to higher knowledge and wisdom. Travel and adventure are likely themes as well and this is an auspicious time for both! Whether near or far, you are being called out. Be willing to venture, even if it is simply outside the bounds of your usual comfort zone. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)You have entered an important cycle of change. While there are many stages to it, you will clearly notice some of these over the next month. Circumstances and other key players are giving you a push with some added torque. Aim to maintain your own center and avoid the temptation to lean on others. Yet do be willing to commune with soul mates of every ilk sharing a bond of hearts and minds. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Change comes in successive waves and you have probably had your share to date. You may feel like you are transformed or in that process, right to the core of your being. Yet there is more and it remains important for you to persevere. At best, you feel your intuition steadily rising and psychic channels opening. This will continue; do not be afraid simply intend to tune-in. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Exploring new horizons towards cultivating a healthier life style pattern continues. It’s amazing how quickly we can heal and even rejuvenate when we invest and follow through. The first step is ever to cleanse. Drink more water, take supplements, learn about and do some organ cleansing. Avoid sugar, wheat, dairy, alcohol for a while and learn about super foods. Make your whole health top priority. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)The time has come to explore what makes you special. This includes self-acknowledgement. Clearing a space in your home where you can feel more inspired to create will prove inspiring. Meanwhile, returns for past efforts are rolling in steadily – hopefully you have sown well. Be willing to do whatever it takes to rise to higher ground. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Some big shifts close to home require your full attention now. You may be deliberating whether to stand and fight or run. Pluto in your sign is changing your entire mode of self-expression. At best, you feel stronger than ever and at worst shaken to your core. Stay alert, the pace is set to increase measurably now . Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)You are learning to see the world as if with new eyes. Your best attitude is to keep a really open mind. With these new perceptions, new values and priorities are emerging as well. More demands on your time and energy are likely, especially now. The pace should slow down before summer. Ride the waves for now and reveal your star qualities. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Push is moving to shove, perhaps especially in the financial department. You may feel like you are in an unavoidable cauldron of change. On one hand you feel expanded while on the other restricted, a common theme now for many. Taking a more responsible approach is probably required. This is a good time to be more assertive and disciplined to cope with this complex. Follow through faithfully!

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