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“In honour of those who Served”Above: On November 11, 2011, Mayor Bob Smith, in what is likely to be one of his last public duties while in offi ce, lays a wreath on behalf of the Village of Valemount at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #266 on Main Street in Valemount, during the Remembrance Day wreath laying ceremony. Well-attended ceremonies were held in Blue River, Valemount and McBride, to honour both veterans and those who lost their lives de-fending our rights and freedoms. See more Remembrance Day coverage on 0 and 11. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Tell us in 250 words or less why you should represent the Village of Valemount. The relay will be coming through Valemount on March 19, 2012. Applicants are also en-couraged to apply online at www.rickhansenrelay.com for the 11 other segments for Valemount.

Parti cipants must be 13 years of age to apply. If children under 13 would like to apply, their parents must apply for them (prefer a minimum of 8 years old due to uniform sizing).

Informati on required: First and last name, email address, date of birth, preferred language of communicati on (Eng-lish or French), primary phone number and Medal-Bearer Story. Email informati on to Jennifer Robinson [email protected] or drop it off at the Village Offi ce Monday to Friday 8:30 am–12:30 pm or 1:30 pm–4:30 pm. For any questi ons please call 250.566.9905.

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A ten-year-old McBride boy was so moved by a re-cent World Vision TV show that he’s decided to

help and sponsor a child.On Thanksgiving Monday, Ethan Quam and his

family were at Ethan’s great-grandmother’s house when he happened to stumble upon a World Vision TV show.

“He watched the whole hour long program and was really moved by it,” said Ethan’s mom Jen Quam.

“When I sat with him he first said to me, ‘Did you know about these starving kids in Africa?’ What re-ally hurt his heart was watching two children about 10 and 12 years old travelling with the reporter to tour where they live and how they manage without their parents. Ethan said ‘Why doesn’t she just take them home?’ Needless to say I cried!”

“I felt really bad, they had barely any food,” said Ethan about the show.

What shocked Ethan the most while watching the TV show was that the children had to go find water themselves and that they had no parents.

“Ethan kept saying it is only $40 a month to spon-sor a child and that is not very much,” said Jen.

“I made a deal with him that if he could think of an idea to raise enough money for one month of a sponsorship for a World Vision Child I would pay for the rest. He thought of the idea of having a bake sale. He helped bake every item for the bake sale. He decided what to bake and I helped him. There were cookies, breads, and playdough. His aunt Ja-mie Quam surprised him the morning of the sale with a box of home-baked items for his sale as well

and his grandma Mary Hooker knitted some home-made dish cloths for the sale too.”

Several family friends also gave Ethan a large amount of bottles and cans.

“He worked very hard to separate them and we returned them to the local bottle depot,” said Jen.

Through the bake sale and the donations, Ethan raised enough money for six months of the spon-sorship. On Sunday, November 6, Ethan and his mother sat down at the computer and signed up for World Vision on the internet.

“I let Ethan pick the child,” said Jen, adding they decided to sponsor a HopeChild.

“He chose to sponsor a ten-year-old boy only two months younger than he from Uganda who likes many of the same school subjects and sports as Ethan. He is anxiously awaiting the photo and info in the mail now. We are expecting the info package in the mail in two weeks.”

Ethan said the name of the boy he picked is Sam-uel.

“I picked him because I really like someone my age.”

“I would like to thank the people who helped me out, like my auntie Jamie and my grandma, Al and Beth [Frederick], Jeff and Lori Wagner and all the other people who bought my baked goods. And I want to thank my mom for helping me bake every-thing.”

Jen Quam said she and her husband Ole are very proud of Ethan.

“I could not have created a teachable moment like this if I had tried,” said Jen.

“One of the best things about this project was that Ethan thought of it himself.”

HopeChild sponsorship is a unique sponsorship

program offered by World Vision Canada designed specifically to help families who live in areas im-pacted by HIV and AIDS. By working with the com-munities to meet their identified needs in essential areas such as education, skills training, improved nutrition, agricultural assistance, safe water, and health care, the HopeChild sponsorship program also addresses the needs related to HIV and AIDS. Through these efforts, families are better able to care for their own children as well as vulnerable children in the community, while helping more children stay HIV-free.

For more information on World Vision Canada, vis-it http://www.worldvision.ca/Pages/welcome.aspx.

Birgit StutzContributor

McBride kid sponsors World Vision Child

“Young sponsor with a big heart”Above: Ethan Quam at home on Monday, November 14, he took it upon himself to raise money to sponsor a child from Uganda. Photo by Jennifer Quam

“Pioneers of the Early 1900’s - A Sculptural History”

Sculptures by Margaret McKirdy with snippets of local history are compiled in a book by Charlene Montpetit. Available at the Cra� er’s Guild in the Trading Post in Valemount.

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The Robson Valley communities of McBride and Valemount were recently chosen as one of Early Childhood Education BC’s (ECEBC) 2011/12 Com-

munities of Leadership Innovation.“ECEBC received funding from the Vancity Community Foundation and

was seeking proposals from early childhood educators across British Colum-bia who were interested in playing a leadership role in becoming one of ten ECEBC’s 2011/12 Communities of Leadership Innovation,” said Beth Freder-ick, Manager of the Stepping Stones Children’s Centre in McBride.

“We received $10,000 in grant money. It was quite an honour to have been chosen, our small little rural communities.”

Frederick had to come up with a project idea that would raise the profile and understanding of the work she does in the community, build the leadership capacity of ECEs in the community, and take ECE values and ways of knowing “out the door” to the larger community.

Frederick, Elizabeth deVries and Ashley Desormeau, all of whom are early childhood educators, brainstormed and came up with a proposal.

“Our proposal was two-fold,” said Frederick.“One was to build capacity of ECE’s in rural towns like McBride and Vale-

mount by going into the high schools in McBride and Valemount and educate students on the ECE career in hope that they one day might choose that career, and educate them on the importance of the work of early childhood develop-ment to young children, and where they can get the training, what kinds of careers you can get into with an ECE, and where the ECE diploma can lead to, such as daycare, support aid, children and youth work.”

Frederick said the plan is to start visiting the high schools in early December, but nothing has been finalized yet.

“We hope to visit each high school a couple of times and talk to Grades 10 to 12. We are going to give a power point presentation and have materials on hands from colleges for ECE careers. All three of us will make the presentation, and we will also have a question and answer period. Our slogan for the school

talks is ‘Early childhood educators make a difference’.”Frederick said that she is hoping to be able to put up displays in the library,

at the health centre, and in other public areas.“The second part of the project is to hold an interactive children’s fair in Mc-

Bride, that will educate the community members and families on the impor-tance of play and how it affects their development,” said Frederick.

“The fair will be an interactive fair. A venue will be set up like a daycare for children and families to visit so they can see what preschool and daycare is like. We will also be promoting play, and how it affects early development in children, and how it is a vital part of development. Our slogan for the fair is ‘Play is the beginning of knowledge’.”

Frederick said the fair will be free and there will be giveaways for the chil-dren.

“The other part of the project with ECEBC is to network with ECEBC and other early childhood educators, with our projects and research, and attend three leadership institutes to help plan and present the projects. We attended the leadership institute in June of 2011, and will go again at the end of Novem-ber, and then again in May to the ECEBC conference.”

In June, Frederick and her staff worked on their projects, budgets and net-worked.

“In November, we will present our projects to each other, and then in a show-case to the public in Vancouver,” she said.

Frederick made a presentation at last week’s regular McBride Council meet-ing and informed Council about the grant received by Early Childhood Edu-cators in the Robson Valley. The grant is held by the Robson Valley Support Society, which is a charitable organization.

“I also asked for a partnership in June of 2012, during the 80th Anniversary of McBride and Adventure Weekend, to hold the fair that weekend,” she said.

“I thought it would be a great time, and reach more communities and fami-lies, if we piggy-backed with an event.”

For more information on Early Childhood Education, visit www.ecebc.ca. To learn more about the ECEBC Leadership Initiative visit www.ecebc.ca/leader-ship/index.html.

Birgit StutzContributor

Early Childhood Education in the Valley

The FREE backcountry avalanche workshop at the Jasper Activity centre on No-vember 23,2011 from 7-10pm is a great pre-season primer to get your head back

into the snowpack and avalanche issues. The work-shop is open to any backcountry recreationalist from sledders to skiers. Canadian Avalanche Center senior forecaster James Floyer will provide presentations on decision making tools for choosing terrain and know-ing avalanche characteristics. He will also review res-cue techniques, equipment and much more. Come down for some FREE life saving information. Other fu-ture avalanche awareness events include January 28, 2012 avalanche awareness day at Marmot Basin which includes demonstrations with beacons, search dogs, and explosives. Another FREE event occurs on Feb-ruary 8, 2012 in the Jasper museum basement geared towards intermediate to advanced understanding of avalanches. Topics will include the new avalanche bulletin forecasting system and current research on triggering avalanches from sledders and skiers.

For further information,contact Garth Lemke at 780-852-6158 or visit www.avalanche.ca/cac/events/backcountry-avalanche-workshops

Garth LemkeSubmitted to the Valley Sentinel

Jasper Backcountry Avalanche Workshop

“Hazardous Terrain”Skitouring on the Wapta Icefields. Just before skiing the slope, a large crack forms from the skiers weight. This crack repre-sents an avalanche that did not pick up enough momentum to fully release. The skier likely experienced a “whumph”. Photo by Garth Lemke


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OPINION» DAVE MARCHANT

Standing Together

Daniel [email protected]

» MAILBAG

» VIEWPOINT

Elections have the ten-dency to bring up

heated and contentious issues. I’ve heard many Valley residents express concerns that their be-loved community has become divided. For the most part, in public, local government candidates

and Valley residents have conducted themselves graciously and professionally, but it was appalling to hear about the “mudslinging” debates occurring on Facebook. Personally, I’ve always found mud slinging online political debates to be less than use-ful in evaluating a standpoint. Many of these online debates degrade into childish schoolyard quarrels of the “I know you are, but what am I,” variety.

I believe residents recognize this election is critical to the future of the Valley and with such intense concern comes intense opinion and fear. It is times like this that emotions can run as high as the stakes the community is facing. Ultimately, as thoughtful, law abiding, citizens we all have a responsibility to conduct our-selves in a thoughtful, genuine and respectful manner. While some may find this difficult, keeping ones composure is vital for success-fully conveying an opinion in a thoughtful manner. Nothing negates a position like being aggressive or using hostile language. I think it is very important to remember that in civilized debate one can argue against a claim while avoiding personal attacks against the claim-ant.

While stakes are high in our Valley, what ev-eryone must remember is after Saturday, no matter who we collectively decide to elect to office, we must all work together. Mayor and council must become a solid team, capable of acting decisively, wisely and with respect for one another. Village residents must also work hard to support our mayor and council, no matter who we voted for. A divided community and a divided council will be very ineffective in heralding change or serving the best interests of the Valley. Political leaders, from different levels of government, will find it very difficult to work with a divided council or community. Equally, business leaders will be skeptical of investing their dollars in a community at war.

On Saturday, November 19, please express yourself by voting for the candidates you feel will serve your Valley best. On Sunday, Novem-ber 20, be prepared to welcome and support the will of your friends and neighbours. Give every opportunity for our duly elected officials to stand together as a strong and united team, working together for the best interests of the Valley.

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Dear Editor,

I have followed with great interest the campaigns of the 4 founding members of the “Take Back Our Forest” (TBOF) group: Al Birnie, Loranne Martin, Mike Monroe and Don Smith. Each have in turn promised openness, honesty, transparency and ac-countability. Really….?

At the November 9th all candidates forum each was asked publicly about their involvement with the “Take Back Our Forest” group and their plans if elected – a fair opportunity to be accountable for their previous actions and campaign promises. Well, what did we get?

Al Birnie stated that he “thinks it’s (MCFC) do-ing a lot of things wrong and it’s wasting a lot of re-sources”, and yet after stating in their April 2010 #1 flyer that they will “show concrete proof of the mis-management allegations mentioned”, 18 months later he is still only making vague allegations.

Loranne Martin, after a pause and a nervous laugh, claims that she went to TBOF meetings as a village councillor only “to listen”, and yet their April 2010 flyer names her as a founding member and meeting organizer. Attendees of their April 23, 2010 meeting will certainly remember her as one of four TBOF presenters.

Both Mike Monroe’s and Don Smith’s names ap-peared at the bottom of TBOF’s August 2010 flyer

#3 which states “upon establishment of the Society, the MCFC would be liquidated and all assets and finances turned over to the new Society”. When asked about this, Mike Monroe claimed that the question was wrong and stated quite adamantly that “there was never a proposal to dissolve the community forest”. Don Smith mumbled some-thing about the whole process being about chang-ing the format to get directors elected.

“Take Back Our Forest” Candidates – honesty and accountability.

On November 19th you get to be the judge. Please get out and vote.

Marc von der Gonna - McBride BC

Candidates – Honesty and Accountability?

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Clarifi cation: Come out and vote» MAILBAG

Dear Editor, A couple of municipal candidates have made

some misleading claims and statements in the lo-cal media or during public events and they either need some clarifi cation or correction. Some of their claims are either born from a will to mislead, misguide, or maybe its just ignorance of what the facts really are. Either way, the voters aren’t stupid and they don’t like to be misled or lied to.

The electorate has been told one candidate boasts of an extensive background of civic politics, yet admits he was never elected. This candidate preaches unity, honesty and transparency when, a year and a half ago, he could have divided the com-munity by dismantling the community forest. He and a couple of other candidates started the “Take Back Our Forest” movement and vowed there would be open public meetings to further protest and divide the community, yet the group had only one meeting before going under or underground. Rather than try to unite and bring more “spirit,” he dwells on the negative and offers only criticism of existing council. Another candidate claims the Mc-Bride Community Foundation as a biggest accom-plishment, but the foundation was set up before even being elected. She claims to have been at the “Take Back Our Forest” meeting only as a council observer, but she was actually a presenter, making a case against the McBride Community Forest, the Board and Village Council. These are only a couple of instances that have come to light during the last few weeks.

I suppose the lesson that should be learned here is: You can speak out of both sides of your mouth when ever conditions or campaigns demand, but

don’t be surprised when you’re caught changing stories, or making up new ones.

To build any long-term relationship, whether it is personal, business or political, it must be built on leadership, honesty, integrity, credibility, trust and openness.

As voters, you have a clear choice. You can choose to move forward with those who will build on our collective achievements and the plans you created for us to follow or you can choose to mire us down in divisive tactics and criticism.

I believe we are a united and strong, forward looking McBride and our spirit is fi rmly intact. Contrary to what some say, the people who have been involved in your local politics for the past years have done their best to lead McBride and Council, with strength, honour and accountability through some tough times.

We should be thanking all who attended the can-didate forums, the “meet and greets,” those who read the papers and have done their homework on this election and the candidate’s campaigns, Thanks to all who have either followed or com-mented on our postings and articles, and to all who have asked questions or queried us on the issues. A special thank you to all those people and orga-nizations who set up the meeting places, do the ads, supply the snacks and drinks etc., they have all helped us gather the information we need to make educated and informed choices when the time is right.

November 19th is voting day please make the ef-fort to come out and vote.

Mike Frazier - proud to be the McBride Mayor

» MAILBAG

Dear Editor,

Sometimes you have to wait for the smoke to clear to see what people are made of . . . this is what I’ve learned from those in this valley whom I thought I knew from Blue River to Dome Creek.

In the morning after the fi re they offered help and support so I could rise from the ashes and start over again. People are generous, almost to a fault, and it makes me feel privileged to be in their midst. I have given nothing and they have been giving their all before the big snow and all I can say is thank you.

The fast response from friends and neighbours, Social Service Emergency Crisis Service, McBride Emergency Social Services, the Red Cross and the Seventh Day Adventist Church is appreciated.

Twenty-three days have passed since the night of the fi re and over 75 people have been involved in small and big ways to help me set up new ac-commodation before winter sets in. It is all ap-preciated, especially the timely effort of the crews who cleared a building site, built a mobile home pad and poured cement to building code stan-dards, dismantled the overhead roof and skirting so the mobile home could be transported to Small River from Dunster-Croydon Road, the preparation of a septic fi eld, the transportation of the mobile home to the new building site and the construction of a new porch, rebuilding the overhead roof and skirting, the supply of new building materials, and trenching for a new hydro line.

There are so many people to thank and acknowl-edge, and I’ve been told to keep it short and not mention names or companies involved, but I’ll break the rule a little bit.

Coordinating all of the communications by email and phone calls for work crews, volunteers, donations, purchasing, etc. from his home in Dun-ster has been Pete Amyoony. Thank you for your tireless effort.

Second, I would like to acknowledge the brave ef-forts of a young man who ran into the fl aming cab-

in in hopes of saving it, but instead suffered carbon monoxide inhalation and was treated at the Vale-mount Health Centre. This is a side of Buck most don’t see. Thank you.

Last, which has made a great deal of difference in the race against the onset of winter has been the generous donation of a 12x50 mobile home from Shane and Lorrie Bressette of Dunster. Thank you.

There are so many people to thank from the bot-tom of my heart, which is an understatement. From offering time of skilled and unskilled labour, time with heavy equipment so I can go back home early, to a greeting of best wishes from someone on the street it is all heartfelt and will never be forgotten.

There are still people working on my behalf be-hind the scenes with boundless determination and fi ghting spirit, like that I taught my students so many years ago. These are the same people who have stood not behind me but beside me during this whole ordeal. Thank you.

Accomplishment in this life is not what people do. It’s what they try to do. It has been proven that this takes a lot more effort. Success is not measured from where you start, but from where you fi nish.

Thank you everyone. Have a safe and warm winter. Sincerely,Dave Ryckman - Dunster BC

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ROBSON VALLEY-CANOE DOWNSTREAM OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 1948,

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Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Robson Valley–Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1948, Amendment Bylaw No. 2706 and Zoning Bylaw No. 833, Amendment Bylaw No. 2707 will be held:

7:30 p.m.Monday, November 21, 2011

Village of McBride Council Chambers 100 Robson Centre

McBride, BC The purpose of Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2706 is to amend Robson Valley Canoe-Downstream Official Community Plan Map No. 9 – Dore River-McBride by amending the designation on District Lot 11663, Cariboo District Except Plans PGP36231 and PGP41900 from Rural Holdings (RH) to Rural Residential (RR). Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2707 is proposed to rezone District Lot 11663, Cariboo District Except Plans PGP36231 and PGP41900 from Rural 1 (Ru1) to Rural Residential 1 (RR1).

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SPECIAL EVENTSDRAMA PRODUCTIONOn Tuesday, November 15 and Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m.The Valemount Secondary School drama stu-dents will perform their play, “The Good Doc-tor”. Admission by donation. Proceeds to sup-port the high school drama program.DON’T MISS THIS GREAT PERFORMANCE!

“TRACkS ThROUgh ThE VALLEy”On display until November 30, 2011McBride Museum/Library Building 241 Dominion St.Fraser Basin Council -Jurried Art ExhibitAn Exhibition of local art and artisans, courtesy of the Robson Valley Arts & Cultural Council.Plus book paintings by Tovi Thiel and wood track carvings by Brian Thair

SONgBIRDS TRAVELLINg MUSIC SChOOLThursday, November 15-17, 2011 SONGBIRDS is a wandering music school that focus-es on inspiring the human spirit through creative and musical skill-sharing. For more information, please contact Shara at 250 968 4411

OPEN hOUSE_ WELCOMINg NEW LIBRARy DIRECTOR IN MCBRIDEFriday, November 18, 2011 - 5-9 p.m.Please join the board and staff of the McBride and District Public Library in welcoming our new Library Director - Naomi Balla-Boudreau to McBride. Naomi comes to us from Ontario via Nova Scotia and we are happy to host an open house event at the library on Friday, November 18, 5-9pm as a chance for library patrons and

members of the public to meet and get to know our new Library Director. We look forward to see-ing you.

1ST ANNUAL MMA FUNDRAISINg DINNERFriday, November 18, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.Help the club raise money and enjoy a great meal and bid on auction items. MMA demon-strations. Tickets $25 each can be purchased through the Best Western, Infinity and through the MMA club. Call Erik or Jodi for more info 250 566 4808

WOLVES OF ThE yUkONSaturday November 19, 2011 Valemount Community Theatre- 7 p.m.McBride and District Public Library - 1 p.m.Reading and slideshow by wolf biologist and author Bob Hayes. Free AdmissionPresented by Valemount Public Library

VALEMOUNT ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 10 a.m to 3 p.m.Valemount Secondary School gymConcession and Childrens Activities Please contact Jan (250) 566 4396 to book a table.Proceeds got to the VSS French Trip

ANNUAL BLUE RIVER CRAFT FAIRSunday, November 20, 2011 - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.Blue River Community hallAnyone wishing to exhibit/sell their work contact Charmaine Schenstead at 250 673 8224 or email [email protected] by the Blue River Community Associa-tion.

MCBRIDE SECONDARy ChRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRSaturday, Nov. 26, 201111a.m. to 3 p.m. McBride Secondary SchoolApproximately 40 tables of beautiful handcrafts and baked goods from throughout the Robson Valley. Table fees are $15 or 10% of sales whatever is greater to a maximum of $50. Proceeds to go toward the PAC. Please contact the school at 250 569 2295, if you are interested in booking a table or to ensure you will have your usual table asap.

DUCkS UNLIMITED - 14Th ANNUAL BANqUET AND AUCTION Saturday November 26, 2011Best Western ValemountNo host cocktails at 6 p.m. Dinner served at 7 p.m.Auction and Raffles to follow.Tickets $30 Single $60 Couple. For tickets contact Elsie - 250 566 4113

TETE JAUNE COMMUNITy CLUBANNUAL ChRISTMAS PARTySunday, December 11, 2011 - 5:30 p.m.Tete Jaune Community hallBring a side dish and/or dessertAnnual Membership due - $10 per FamilySilent Auction Fundraiser - Please bring an un-wrapped gift. - Everyone Welcome!

BEgINNERS qUILTERS FREE WORkShOP Saturday and Sunday, December 3 -4, 2011 golden years Lodge - Seniors hall - 9 a.m - 4 p.m.Learn to sew or quilt from long time quilters.Contact: Betty (250) 566 4524

VALEMOUNT MONDAyS:• VALEMOUNTSENIORSCarpetBowling9amGoldenYearsLodge• LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome.• ROYALCANAdIANLEGIONGeneral meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in

Legion.

TUESDAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm• VALEMOUNTChILdREN’SACTIVITYCENTREBoard Meeting 1st Tuesday of the

month - 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • AdULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7 - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym.

Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979• COUNCILMEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.• LAdIES AUxILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in

Valemount Legion.WEDNESDAyS:• PLAYANdLEARN10AM until noon at the Lion’s Hall.• PUBLICLIBRARYBOARdMEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the

library.• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGhT

7-9pmGoldenYearsLodge• TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at

the Best Western.

ThURSDAyS:• AdULT RECREATION BAdMINTON. 7-9 pm in the Valemount Sec School gym.

Contact Betty @250 566-4656• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Down-

stairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at

the Learning Centre• SAddLE&WAGONCLUBMEETING3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every

monthat7pmdownstairsloungeatGoldenYearsLodge.

FRIDAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm• VALEMOUNTLEGIONFridayNightdinnersstartingat5pm

SATURDAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am

by appointment only.

• VALEMOUNTCIRCLEdANCE.For more info please contact 250 566-1782

SUNDAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

TETE JAUNE• TETEJAUNECOMMUNITYCLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm

at the Tete Jaune Hall.

DUNSTER• dUNSTER FAMILY dANCE First Saturday of each Month from 7 pm -10 pm

Instruction from 7-8pm and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, two-step,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!! Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information.

MCBRIDE• MCBRIdECOMMUNITYFORESTOpen meeting first Wednesday of the month.

McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm

TUESDAyS:• TOPS Tues.6:45pmweigh-in,7:15pmmeeting.healthUnitinMcBride.New

members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113• VILLAGECOUNCILMEETING2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers.• ALCOhOLICSANONYMOUSEveryTuesday,8pmatthehealthUnit.

WEDNESDAyS:• FREE dROP IN COMMUNITYVOLLEYBALL from 7:30 to 9pm at the McBride

Secondayr School• KIdZKRAFTS2:30-3:30ATOddSANdENdS• dIABETESSUPPORTGROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10am -12 pm,

441 Dominion St.• SUPPORTGROUPFORFAMILIESdEALINGWIThMENTALhEALThPROBLEMS

Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347

• VALLEYPIECEMAKERSQUILTGUILdEvery other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.

•LEGIONAUxILLIARYBINGOFirstandThirdWednesdayofthemonthatMcBrideLibrary.

ThURSDAyS:• OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin

569-3305• Free dance lessons at 7 p.m. at the Elks Hall

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Clearing the old to make way for the new continues. To this end you are determined to make extra efforts. A review of your priori-ties is featured. Financial concerns and considerations are likely. Yet deeper questions are on your mind as well. Your sights are set on creating genuine security and satisfaction for yourself and others. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Passionate exchanges on relationship fronts continue. Circum-stances are pushing you to create and negotiate for improve-ments. This will require the letting go of certain things, attitudes and/or perspectives replacing them with better ones. Yet the answers you seek are not so straightforward. It is time to openly negotiate for agreeable solutions. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Cleaning, clearing, and purging to bring closure to one cycle and to prepare for the next lingers. Yet, you have also been doing your best to be social and this desire is growing. Assessing your situ-ation, deciphering priorities between short and long term goals persists. Ideally your long term health remains at the top of your list. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Looking to the future, you are determined to create a smoother fl ow. This may require that you re-invent yourself somehow. Dig-ging deep to access hidden gifts, talents or to decipher the pos-sibilities is likely. To realize some of your goals and dreams you may need to make some measurable improvements and/or ad-justments. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Staying close to home in your den, workshop or studio has been your inclination of late. Yet, you are beginning to feel restless and inspired to play and venture. Your ambitions are on the rise, yet your energy levels may not be. Steady and sure remains ideal. Do the ground work now amidst play time in preparation for an ex-pansive focus in the New Year. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)An independent and introspective cycle continues. The gears are shifting though and you are opening to stimulating exchanges of ideas, philosophies and talents. Having it your way, these will oc-cur close to home and/or with your closest friends. Coming to assess what is truly important is the lead question. Consider that it is to celebrate creativity. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Tending to the very real practical affairs of life continues. Also recognizing the spiritual and/or mystifying aspects is suggestive of a complex mix of perspectives. Exchanging perceptions, con-cepts and philosophies meanwhile is stimulating desires for nur-turing, beyond the basics. Major changes on relationship fronts are central to the plot and this will continue. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Taking key initiatives to push through and beyond any restric-tions continues. That the main blocks may be linked to your own self-concepts and familiar lifestyle patterns may be a bitter pill to swallow. So, will it be the red or the blue pill? You know, one will reveal the deeper truth and the other will perpetuate comfortable illusions. Choices, choices…! Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)The urge to retreat continues. That some may call it escape is up for review. You do want to make some key improvements. This desire is leading you to entertain the creative possibilities. Estab-lishing a more stable, reliable and healthy lifestyle rhythm likely remains a top priority. Making small improvements everyday is a well worn road to success. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Rubbing elbows with those of authority, infl uence and creative powers of all kinds remains a main focus. You are and have been industriously determined to get to the bottom of things. Yet the focus will shift this week to a more conservative approach. Your scope of communications continues, yet probably more from be-hind the scenes. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Understanding that true power serves and true service activates genuine and integral personal power continues as a core theme. With this your confi dence is steadily growing. Your focus has been pragmatic and disciplined. Yet, now the urge to socialize and have more fun is rising. Balance is the golden key in life and, for the sake of it, now it’s time to play. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)You are in a rather philosophical mood. Yet practical realities and circumstances are pushing as well. This is leading you to get cre-ative and come up with new angles, gather tools and develop your skills. Investments of your time, focus and energy are required. As well, review and/or organize all your achievements and successes to build confi dence.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGYou’re invited to meet CBT’s Board and ask questions about CBT’s work in the Basin.

Friday, November 25, 2011 • 4 p.m. • KimberleyKimberley Conference Centre, 290 North Star Blvd.

If you wish to make a presentation to the Board, contact Maureen Forster at 1.800.505.8998 or [email protected].

www.cbt.org


MCBride eleCtions

rajpal Basran - Business owner“The most important thing for being a councillor is listening to the people and promoting the town,” says Rajpal Basran.

Vanessa Byron-stanley - ParamedicVanessa Byron-Stanley believes an effective village councillor contributes honesty and hard work, coupled with a commitment to continually seek change. “I would like to see our council involved in all community events. Having a presence and participation in what drives and intrigues community members, of all ages, will go a long way toward encouraging enthusiasm and optimism. There is no need to be stifled by tradition; I am an inno-vative thinker and I am willing to set things off balance.

If we, as a council, set demanding standards for ourselves and each other, and are able to ensure that we are accountable, we will be able to do right for our Village,” says By-ron Stanley.

Allan Frederick - Past Village Councillor“One needs to be committed to promoting our commu-nity, have time and energy to work together, be available for meeting with both government and business officials and have a passion to see this community grow and prosper,” says Allan Frederick.

nelson Hicks - Business ownerNelson Hicks believes the most important obliga-tion of a village councillor is to work for the bet-terment of the village and the area. “That means to attract business, big or small, long shot or sure shot, whatever it is,” says Hicks. He believes it is important to showcase the best McBride has to of-fer in order to attract business to the area, whether the result is one job or 75 jobs, it’s all great. “The main thing is to work together,” says Hicks.

lori Kimpton - VolunteerLori Kimpton believes a village councillor plays a vi-tal role in the partnership between local government and the people. “Their obligation is to be part of a flexible team that is able to change as situations and issues unfold. Realistic, attainable goals need to be set and decisions made that will help move the com-munity forward in a positive way. The fiscal realities of today’s economy need to be dealt with, and the economic recovery supported by the careful, consid-

erate spending of tax dollars,” says Kimpton.

randy Kolida - Business ownerRandy Kolida believes in civic responsibility. “We all have a duty, as citizens within our community, to partici-pate in town life. We need to keep McBride a great place to live. As a Councillor the most important obligations are to represent the interests, views and needs of local people and to shape, direct and monitor local services in McBride. As a Councillor, you have the ultimate respon-sibility for how services are provided in the community. It is expected that much of my time will be spent dealing

with problems and questions from the community. I will be outward looking, pro-active and progressive. I look forward to working towards these goals,” says Kolida.

Michael Monroe - Business owner

“To be honest, act with transparency, and available to talk and listen to everyone. When away or at home, to be a respectable spokesperson for McBride and the com-munity,” says Mike Monroe.

irene rejman - incumbent Village CouncillorIrene Rejman believes “serving the needs and aspirations of the community as a whole, dedication, honesty, and open-mindedness,” are the most important obligations of a village councillor.

Kevin taphorn - Business Manager“Stand up for your beliefs, say what needs to be said, and don’t take transparency for granted. Represent your Village with the vision of ‘How will this affect the major-ity?’” says Kevin Taphorn.

rick thompson - incumbent Village CouncillorRick Thompson believes, as a Councillor one of the most important obligations is to put all personal preferences aside and to look at all sides of an issue or situation and to make the best decisions in the interest of all taxpayers. “In order to make informed decisions, you have to put the time and energy into fully understanding the situa-tion. This often involves compromise or creativity to find solutions that work for the majority of the community. In addition, one needs to dedicate the necessary time that

is required during a three-year term, to all meetings, committees, projects and associ-ated community activities,” says Thompson.

eunice Wentz - education and Management“I believe that, above all, a Councillor must posses and show respect for people and for the job. Respect shows in a willingness to listen and share and learn and change and grow. Respect is a small word for a big idea. It pre-supposes honesty, openness, reliability and humility. Respect is the first prerequisite for leadership,” says Eu-nice Wentz.

A final question for McBride Village Councillor CandidatesElection day is Saturday and we had one last question for the Village of McBride councillor candidates: “What are the most important obligations of a village

councillor?”

As a councillor what can I do to promote McBride and Area?

What can we do for ourselves?Senior’s Assisted Living: Assisted living for our seniors is badly needed. This is also a great business opportunity. Seniors are one of our largest growing demographics in Canada.

Community Forest: 50,000 cubic metres, annual allowable cut is to small to sustain industry. There are 80 to 100 thousand cubic metres of unallocated wood out there and we need to bring it into our community forest, which will go a long way to attract small forest industry back to McBride and Area. We need enough wood and diversity of wood species to support small enterprise before the outside interests can take it.

Electrical Power: We must have a transmission line, private or government but private being much more affordable. There is a large business opportunity for independent power producers here. This alone could greatly impact our future. Government must be lobbied to support the economic future of McBride and Area. We can no longer take a back seat to our future sustainability.

These are three of the business opportunities that I see available and there are much more. We must start to work together. Our future is more important that it has ever have been.

On November 19,vote for

Nelson Hicks for Village Councillor


MCBRIDE ELECTIONS

Mike Frazier - Incumbent MayorMayor Frazier states, the local government act is pretty explicit with the responsibilities of Mayor. Frazier says the mayor is, “responsible for good governance and fi nancial order.” In addi-

tion to the requirements of the act Frazier sees the Mayor as being a team leader, a good communica-tor, approachable and available. “The mayor must be honest, credible and committed to trying to do the right thing for the community,” says Frazier.

Allen Birnie - ManagerAl Birnie sees the mayor as being a model of fairness and honesty. “Promoting openness in government, active at the grass-roots of the community, listening to what residents want, be-ing an effective meeting

chair and fi nancial manager, and skilled at bring-ing out the best people have to offer,” says Bernie

Loranne Martin - Village CouncillorLoranne Martin cites the Community Charter and the rules of law in addressing the obliga-tions of village mayor. “ the Mayor is charged with peace, order and good government of the

municipality. He or she is to provide information and guidance to Council; to effect the will of Council and to consider the well-being and interests of the mu-nicipality and its community,” says Martin.According to Martin, common law requires that mayor and council be open minded and have a high standard of conduct. Community members have the right to question and set rules for those who govern. “The biggest challenge that faces the new Mayor will be addressing all of the concerns and needs of the community and bringing these groups together in a manner that is fair and benefi ts the entire valley. No matter what the outcome of this election, we all have to live together,” says Martin.

A Final question for McBride Mayoral CandidatesIt is the home stretch for the election campaign in the Robson Valley and we have one last question for

the McBride mayoral candidates: “What are the most important obligations of the mayor?”

Nathalie Olson - Valemount Resident - Former School Teacher“The best way for Area H to recover from our economic downturn is to pro-mote our area to potential investors,” says Nathalie Olson. “We need to seek assistance from villages, towns and areas who have achieved success so as to increase our capacity for engineering our own economic recovery.”Olson believes the most important obligation of a Regional District Director is to be accessible. “There is a great need for constituents to communicate their needs to the powers that can help them, and the Regional Director should be available to expedite information and solutions to individuals as well as to com-munities. In addition to accessibility, the Regional representative is obliged to

communicate frequently to constituents about what is going on in the area,” says Olson.

Don Smith - McBride ResidentDon Smith believes pursuing investment in all areas including business and residential is the best way for Area H to recover from the economic down-turn.Smith believes a Regional District Director needs a strong commitment to their electorate, and needs to be open-minded. “Listen to the people and be as transparent as possible,” says Smith.

Ken Starchuck - Incumbent Area Director and McBride ResidentKen Starchuck believes the best way for Area H to recover from the economic downturn is to “get the fi nal pieces of the puzzle in place with hydro line up-grades, improved communication network and ready to go light industrial sites around Valemount and McBride. With these changes in place the area will be much better positioned to attract new businesses and create a more diversifi ed stable economy for the long term.”Starchuck believes, with the current state of our economy in the Robson Valley, the most important obligation he has for his constituents is to keep a lid on tax increases each year. “This equates to keeping the operational cost increases

down on many of the services we have such libraries, entertainment societies, fi re departments, recre-ation centres, and transfer stations,” says Starchuck. Another key obligation that is important to Starchuck is maintaining a good communication link between himself and the constituents he represents. “It’s important as a Director, as well as to the constituents, that I be available, accountable, approachable and able to respond quickly to any concerns or issues that they may have.”

Regional District Candidates fi nal questionRegional District of Fraser-Fort George, Area H Director candidates were asked ,What is the best way

for Area H to recover from the economic downturn? and What are the most important obligations of regional district director?

Don Smith for REGIONAL DISTRICT

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ThenonNov.19th,voteforDonSmithasAreaHdirector.Together lets make a difference.

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working towards building a better future and economy for the

constituents of Area H.

“Which Mayoral candidate are you willing to work with?”This question posed by an audience member was perhaps the most edgy, controversial and perhaps inappropriate of the entire night at the All Candidates Forum held in McBride on November 9, 2011. The forum drew a packed audience of interested voters and was very well presented by the McBride Chamber of Commerce. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Let your voice be heard on November 19

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“Lest We Forget!”On Friday November 11, 2011, Remembrance Day, Valley residents honoured those who stand in harms way to keep us safe and to remember those who fell while doing so.

Top: A panoramic view of those gathered at the McBride Cenotaph. As has often happens, a fl ock of Canada geese fl ew by during the two minutes silence.

Top Left: Corporal Barry Kennedy of the McBride RCMP salutes the fallen after laying the fi rst wreath. Centre Left: RCMP, McBride Legion Branch #75, and McBride Firefi ghters march to the

village park.

Bottom: At 11 a.m. the McBride parade rounds the cenotaph in the village park.

Centre: In Valemount, at the Branch #266 Ceno-taph, Sergeant at Arms, Clayton Gee salutes during the singing of ‘Oh Canada’ and raising of the fl ag.

Page 11 Photos Top Left: Valemount, Sergeant at arms, Clayton Gee, brings the parade to attention.

Top Right: Remembrance Day Parade arrives at the Valemount Legion Cenotaph. Left to right: Dave Blanchette, Peter Addis, Doug Hubert, Kerry Pearson and Pete Pearson.

Bottom Left: On Thursday, November 10, 2011, children from both Valemount Elementary School and Valemount Secondary School at-tended the Remembrance Day school service at the Valemount Community Theatre. The Royal Canadian Legion sponsored a Remembrance Day Poster competition and featured on stage are the local prize winners from the different age groups. First prize win-ners move onto the Regional Finals for another chance to win and be recognized.

Bottom Right: The inscription on the Royal Cana-dian Legion, Branch #266, Valemount, B.C. McBride photos by Matthew Wheeler Valemount photos by Andrea Scholz


VALEMOUNT ELEcTiONsA final question for Valemount Village councillor candidates

Hollie Blanchette - Vol-unteerHollie Blanchette is of the belief that the most impor-tant obligations of being a councillor is to “do what is best for the town and its citizens.” She also feels it is the responsibility of each councillor to “represent

this town with pride, enthusiasm, honesty, and hope.” In addition, she maintains a councillor should “Never forget who put you in that councillors chair and why. We are all accountable; remember that!” She asserts.

Dallas Bullock - small Business OwnerFirst time councillor candi-date, Dallas Bullock, feels the most important obliga-tions of being councillor are, “Accountability and being part of a team with a willingness to listen and engage its residents. Take

feedback to find solutions to our challenges without fear of failure. Also to be good stewards of the community by keeping the best interests of its residents both economi-cally and energetically in mind to help create a sustain-able lifestyle.”

John Grogan - Associa-tion PresidentJohn Grogan lists the most important obliga-tions of being a councillor are “to represent the wish-es and needs of the whole community, not just the well connected, in plan-ning and implementation.

To maximize local employment opportunities when applying for grants and other public monies. To repre-sent the community to other levels of government, not the other way around. To keep the dialogue open and inviting to all community members in decisions that effect them. To have a Strategic Plan created by inclu-sive consultation, implemented with broad consensus, and reviewed annually.” Finally, “To encourage a ‘sense of possibility’ in community of purpose.”

christine Latimer - Business ManagerCouncillor candidate Christine Latimer includes commitment, honesty, dedication, and a positive outlook as “key traits for a mayor and council candi-date.” It is her goal to work with Provincial and Fed-

eral Government officials to “determine and solve our economic development issues.” “If we want to build a healthy, sustainable community, we need to elect smart, bold leaders. I believe I am one of those leaders.”

Peter Reimer - Busi-ness OwnerCouncillor candidate Pe-ter Reimer feels that the “new mayor and council need to be people who have a proven track record of building and managing.” It is im-portant for them to be

people who are working in the interest of the com-munity as a whole. They must not be afraid to com-municate clearly with all members of the community and to conduct themselves in a transparent manner. It is important to have integrity and to live positively.

sandy salt - Resident and former Village cor-porate OfficerCouncillor candidate Sandy Salt believes mem-bers of council must follow the guidelines as set out in the Community Charter, including: the consider-ation of the municipality

and its community, the contribution of the develop-ment and evaluation of the policies and programs while respecting its services and other activities, the participa-tion in council and committee meetings, and carrying out other duties as necessary. “It also means being in the public and attending as many community events as possible to be available and to listen to the concerns of the constituents. It is important to be fair, helpful and patient as well as open, transparent and account-able to the public,” says Salt. She supports the Village of Valemount Mission Statement which is “To support economic development, enhanced community living and the cost-effective and efficient delivery of public services through good government and responsible planning and management.”

stuart Tait - ManagerCouncillor candidate Stuart Tait believes it is important to assist whenever possible. He wishes to enhance positive change in the community. “It is important to stay in-formed with local issues as well as anything upcoming

from the world around us that may be of impact to us,” says Tait.

Rita Tchir - incumbent Village councillorAs she runs again for council, Rita Tchir feels that the most important obligations of a Village Councillor is “Working together as a team and being fully committed to the role of being a repre-

sentative for the residents of Valemount,” and “that means listening and acting whenever necessary.”

With voting on Saturday, the local government election campaigns are drawing to a close. We had one final question for the Village of Valemount councillor candidates; “What are the most important obligations of a village councillor?”

ELECT SANDY SALTFOR COUNCILLOR

ON NOVEMBER 19, 2011

I Bring:• Care,CompassionandSincerity• KnowledgeandExperience• Strongdrive,determinationandpassion

forsuccessandprosperityfortheVillageofValemountanditsconstituents

NOVEMBER 19th, 2011

A proud member of our community for forty-five years, who is willing to contribute to future developments, with commitment, dedication and hard work. Always thinking of the best interest for our community.

Re-Elect

Rita Tchir For Councillor

Voice your concerns.

Open for discussion & ideas.

Tackle any tasks assigned.

Endeavour to do my best.

“Grand Opening”Below: On Tuesday, November 8, the new seniors housing complex,Valemount House, officially opened during a chilly but sunny ceremony. Left to Right: Chair of Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Soci-ety, Mrs. Joan Nordli, Village of Valemount Councillor, Bobbi Roe, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, Cathy McLeod, Village of Valemount Councillor, Rita Tchir, and Village of Valemount Councillor, Cynthia Piper shared in the ribbon cutting. Photo by Andrea Scholz


VALEMOUNT ELEcTiONs

Murray capstick - Village councillor“The best way to recover from the present economic downturn,” says Murray Capstick, “is to deliver to the residents an economic plan that would create jobs, while working very closely with the provincial government to bring jobs to the community.” Further, he says, “As part of the economic development strategy, we will be required to foster and forge more comprehensive regional cooperation to enhance our ability to become a progressive region where businesses are encouraged to develop and succeed.”To Capstick, “the most important obligations of Mayor and Council are to work very hard to bring economic recovery, stability, safety, and controlled growth to the com-munity.” While the mayor functions as part of a team of elected officials he says, “the

mayor has the distinct obligation of providing a vision and effective leadership for that team.” In addition, “the mayor articulates this vision on behalf of the residents of the community.”

Andru Mccracken- VcTV station ManagerThe best way for the Village to recover from the economic downturn according to An-dru McCracken, is to “attract manufacturers to Valemount who need our raw materials from the community forest,” support local entrepreneurs in setting up the kinds of mills that can make money in a tough market and “examine the potential of specialty mills that minimize overhead and maximize possibilities. We need to lobby BC Hydro to recognize and support geothermal heat to allow Borealis Geopower to proceed. With them, we have a great opportunity to attract industry. Imagine the marketing opportunities for any Canadian manufacturer making a green product. We can offer long-term heat at a fixed rate to a partner company. The green marketing potential

would be outstanding, while protecting the manufacturer from out of control energy costs.” Regarding tourism “This is the most spectacular undeveloped tourist destination in Canada and possibly North America; a major tour-ism project is inevitable and could help increase the population to a sustainable level.McCracken says the most important obligation of mayor and council are that they “must act in the interests of the community. Mayor and council must have a vision for the town that we can believe in. We need leadership, fairness, and transparency, and we need it more than ever. The mayor has to be visible, enthusiastic, and ready for the chal-lenges we face in 2011 and beyond.”

cynthia Piper - Village councillorMayor candidate Cynthia Piper believes the best thing we can do to recover from the economic downturn is to “Keep moving ahead. Each small step will help us get through.” The businesses who closed downtown were not all related to difficult eco-nomic times. Some people just wanted to move on to other things. She tells us “You can’t have a knee jerk reaction and just throw anything down there. There are commu-nity plans and you have to stick with them.” It will be difficult but she believes we will get there.Piper believes the obligation of office is “to be accountable to your constituents and work the way you think is best for your village.” It’s important not to go in with precon-

ceived notions or an agenda. As Council you need to work together and with anyone who comes along and wants to develop. The obligation of Mayor is to work for the betterment of the community. “Regardless of what anyone says, I don’t believe anyone has ever gone in and done something they didn’t think was best for their village.”

Jeannette Townsend - Retired Former MayorMayor candidate Jeannette Townsend reminds us there’s no shame in starting small and use the applicable agencies available to research current market demands in terms of what can be accomplished locally. The area already has potential in forest products, recreation, resort development, and energy generation. There is also much in the form of desirable lifestyle opportunities, up to date technical communications, sufficient medical personnel, education, library, and other essential services, which together contribute Valemount being “a splendid place to live.” It is essential to focus on the positive attributes of the area and to create goals for their development. “Continuous creation is a must, other-

wise everything falls apart by default.”Mayor candidate Jeannette Townsend states that statutory obligations as per the Com-munity Charter must be upheld. “It is essential to keep “total faithfulness to oath of office,” said Townsend. “Honesty, integrity, responsibility, accountability, and of course a sense of humour are all part of the job description.” She desires to lead by example and not to practice double standards, and in a genuine care and concern for the welfare of all residents. Fiscal prudence and an active presence in the community is required. To be Mayor, you must be available and maintains, “leadership is an opportunity to serve one’s neighbours to make the community a better and brighter place in which to live.”

Final questions for Valemount Mayoral candidatesIt’s been an interesting mayoral race in Valemount. On November 19, be sure to get out your vote. We had two last questions for the Village of Valemount may-

oral candidates;”What is the best way to recover from the economic downturn?” and ”What are the most important obligations of mayor?”

ELECT FOR MAYORJEANNETTE TOWNSEND

“Throughout my professional life I have developed close working relationships and partnerships with senior levels of government as well as industry leaders.

It is through my top government connections that:

• Valemount’s inclusion into the Columbia Basin Trust was achieved.

• The Valemount Community Forest was established, acquiring 40,000m3 AAC, double the amount initially offered to Valemount by the MoF.”

THE TIME FOR RHETORIC IS OVERIt is time for ACTION, for HARD WORK and passionate

DEDICATION to ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT

ELECT

CynThia PiPEr

for Mayor• 6yearsofdemonstratedleadershiponcouncil.• IhaveworkedhardforthepeopleofValemount

andwillcontinuetorepresentlocalissuesandneedstobothProvincialandFederalgovernments,policymakersandinvestorswhowillmakeadifferenceforourcommunity.

• Iamastrongpositivevoiceandateamplayerwhorepresentsthecommunity’svisionsharedbyouryouth,entrepreneurs,families,localbusinessesandrespectedcommunityelders.

Make your voice heard. VOTE on NOV. 19, 2011

MURRAY FOR MAYOR

• 40 year of experience in Municipal Government• 37 years as a Municipal employee• 3 years councillor for the Village of Valemount• Experience working closely with Federal, Provincial,

Regional and Municipal government agencies• Committed to providing direction and leadership in

the implementation of a comprehensive economic development strategy.

• Dedicated to working toward a strong level of regional cooperation that is essential to e� ective growth and job creation.

Dallas Bullockfor Councillora fresh voice for Valemount

Andru McCracken for Mayor of Valemount

Seeking your support on November 19

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Valemount Council Briefs

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on November 8, 2011. Deputy Mayor Cynthia Piper, Councillors Rita

Tchir, Bobbi Roe, Murray Capstick, and Chief Administrative Offi cer (CAO)/Corporate Offi cer (CO) Tom Dall were all in attendance. Mayor Bob Smith was not in attendance.

Correspondence for Action:Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce Re: Request to have fees waived for use of Valemount Secondary SchoolCouncil carried a motion to waive the fees associated for the use of the Vale-mount Secondary School Community Theatre for the Monday November 7 from 7 p.m to 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of holding an All Candidates Forum for the upcoming election.

Timberwolves Cross-Country Team Re: Financial Support for Students Attending Provincial Cross-Country Cham-pionships Council carried a motion to fi nancially support the Valemount Timberwolves Cross-Country Team’s two members who qualifi ed to race at the Provincial Cross-Country Championships in Kelowna, on November 5, 2011, by award-ing each student $100.

Administrative ReportsCAO Re: Development Variance Permit Application-1950 Cranberry Place

Council carried a motion to allow staff to proceed with the process of ad-vertising for a Development Variance Permit (DVP 06-11) for 1950 Cran-berry Place and bring back the results of the public process to Council once completed.

CAO Re: Development Variance Permit (DVP 05-11 1145 9th)Council carried a motion for James and Chris McKennit’s application for a De-velopment Variance Permit (DVP 05-11) for 1145 9th Avenue to allow a garage, which is larger than the requirements of the Zoning requirements for Residen-tial 1 (R1) be approved.

Financial Reports DOF Re: Christmas Season ClosureCouncil carried a motion to close the Village Offi ce over the Christmas season, from Friday, December 23, 2011 to Tuesday, January 3, 2012.

To clear up anything mentioned in these notes, please contact Donalda at the Valley Sentinel, [email protected]. For more information, con-cerning anything mentioned at the Council meetings, please contact the Vil-lage Offi ce and note that as always the public is more than welcome to attend these meetings, as well as make a delegation or public comment on the sec-ond and fourth Tuesday’s of every month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

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WHERE AND WHEN TO VOTE IN MCBRIDE

General Voting is Saturday, November 19, 2011Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Village of McBride Municipal Offi ce100 Robson Centre – 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride B.C.

Special Voting Opportunity *** Saturday November 19, 2011McBride & District Hospital From 2:30 p.m. to 3 p.m

Beaverview LodgeFrom 3:05 p.m. to 3:35 p.m.***Only for those qualifi ed electors who are patients, residents or staff of McBride & District Hospital or the Beaverview Lodge at the time of voting.

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General Voting isSaturday, November 19, 2011Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

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Jeers to all those slinging mud and back stabbing in the political arena.

Jeers to those thieves that stole election signs in Valemount.

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Cheers and a big thank you to all the helpers and shoppers who participated in Maria’s Book Fair.

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Nov 16

Notice is hereby given to Creditors and others having claims against the estate of Ferne McKirdy, formerly of Tete Jaune, that the particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor, Irene Nunweiler at Box 38, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 on or before December 31, 2011, after which date the executor will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard only to the claims that have been received.

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YaRD SaLE

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Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd.Grant Applications Available

The VCF Co. Ltd. has established a Grant Application Program:

Effective January 1, 2012, funds will be available through the program to community members and organizations within the Regional Elec-toral Area H (from Albreda to Dome Creek). If you are interested in applying for funding for a project or program, applications are available at the VCF Office, located at 99 Gorse Street, Valemount.

For more information about this program, contact Jody Newham @ [email protected] or Shane Bressette @ [email protected], or call the VCF office at 250-566-4610.

Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd.Notice:

With the Holidays coming and everyone getting ready for win-ter, the grant writing for the Village of Valemount has slowed down. As a result, I will be taking some time off and returning to the position after the holidays.

If anyone has a grant that they are interested in, please call Jody at 566-4610, and she will make an appointment for you to come in and see me when I get back. If there is something ur-gent, she can get a hold of me and I can help work on the grant.

Sincerely, Jana Zamyslicka

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NOTES FROM ALL OVERNotes from All Over

Donalda Beesoncontributor

Where were you on 11 /11/11?A date and time that most of us will only see

once in a lifetime (unless you happen to live to over 100 years old), November 11, 2011, (11/11/11) at 11:00 a.m. was a perfect same-numbered palindrome, reading the same back-wards as forwards. Even the most hardened sceptic is sure to agree this date is worth some reflection. Among other things, 11/11/11 was

Remembrance Day or Armistice Day, as celebrated worldwide, a day of spiritual significance for those who believe the number 11 has mystical power, and perhaps even the end of the world, according to some ‘proph-ecy’ web forums. It is also the only double-figure palindromic date, since there is no 22nd month.

Mixed Martial Arts FundraiserCome on out for the first Annual fundraising dinner at the Best Western

to help the club raise money, have a great meal and bid on some great stuff. They will be showing some demonstrations, showcasing the top 100 KO’s in UFC and more. There will also be a cash bar, silent auction and door prizes! Tickets are $25 each for a full dinner. Cocktails start at 6:30 p.m., and dinner is at 7 p.m. Purchase your tickets for the MMA club fun-draiser on Friday, November 18 at Infinity, the Best Western, the Car Wash, or A Cut Above. Call Erik or Jodi for more information 250 566 4808.

Silent Auction and Fundraising Dinner for Paul JohnsonThursday, November 24, 2011 there will be a fundraising dinner for Paul

Johnson at the Valemount Legion from 5-7 p.m. There will also be a Silent Auction and the results will be from 8-9 p.m. Dinner is $20.00 for Beef on a Bun, salad, and dessert. To donate something to the Silent Auction, a salad and or desserts, or just to get involved and help you can contact Ellen Duncan at 250 566 9976 or Pete Pearson at 250 566 9945 and please spread the word...

Mini-Musher SummerhaysThe anticipated arrival of the Robson Valley’s newest and littlest dogsled-

der is finally here! Welcome Jordyn Alice Summerhays, born November 9,

2011 at 12:41 a.m. at 7 lbs., 7oz., and 21 inches. Congratulations to Amanda Sinclair and Darin Summerhays of Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding, I know we speak for the entire community when we say, we cannot wait to meet her!

It’s Moustache SeasonAnd we have Movember

to thank for it! Each year the month of November morphs into Movember and thousands of men’s upper lips morph into moustaches. These men and their “Mo’s” are helping change the face of men’s health for the better. You can get involved and show your support for the 25,500 men who will be diag-nosed with prostate cancer this year by growing a Mo of your own.

Here’s how it works: on Mo-vember 1, guys register at

Movember.com with a clean-shaven face, then for the rest of the month, “these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim, and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the wom-en in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.” Mostly the men become walk-ing, talking billboards for 30 days after which” Mo Bros and Mo Sistas cel-ebrate their gallantry and valour by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Parties held around the world by Movember.” In 2010, nearly 119,000 Canadian Mo Bros and Mo Sistas raised $22.3 million.

Jasper’s Mo GalaJasper’s Mo Movement has sprouted! Don’t miss the “Mo Gala” as hosted

by the Horseshoe Club on Saturday, Movember 26. Mo Bros and Mo sistas register your Mo’s and help support the Horseshoe Club Mo growin’ sea-son!

Dunster Schoolhouse Concert SeriesThe first concert of the “Dunster Schoolhouse Concert Series” is taking

place on Thursday, November 17. A performance by the talented Song-birds from the Travelling Music School will commence at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the door, with $5 of the ticket price going to the School. There will also be goodies for sale with all proceeds going to the School.

Police Look to Locate Traveller from UKAccording to 250 News Prince George RCMP

are looking for assistance from the public in lo-cating a visitor from England. On October 21st, 2011, Ottawa RCMP received a request from relatives in Europe looking to locate 52-year-old Gary Thomas Orgil, who is currently visit-ing Canada. “His family is concerned, as he has a medical condition and may need help.” Orgil who has been travelling through Canada pri-marily by hitchhiking, checked out of a motel in Jasper on October 5 and was checked by RCMP hitchhiking in McBride on October 6, 2011, at which time he advised the officer that he was heading to Prince George. “Orgil is described as a Caucasian male with light brown hair and a thick goatee and moustache. He quite often wears red hiking pants and almost always has two walking poles.” Anyone who has any information about Gary Thomas Orgil or where he might be, you are asked to please contact the Prince George RCMP at 250 561 3300 or your local police.

Operation Christmas Child Thank you to everyone who participated in

Operation Christmas Child, the annual Shoe Box Campaign this year, and thank you to the Vale-mount and Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) for their donation of postcards, “Maybe one of us will be lucky enough to get a letter back from one of the children,” said Marie Birkbeck Secretary and Treasurer, VACC. To learn more you can visit http://www.samaritanspurse.ca/Operation-Christmas-Child/Pack-a-Box.aspx.

Please Note: Donalda Beeson will be out of the Country gallivanting around with her Grandpa Bob Beeson for the next four weeks but will be continuing her Notes from All Over column. Since she will not be around the community collecting notes in person you are encouraged to please email your events, happenings and note ideas to [email protected]. Thank you!

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

“Tracks Through the Valley”‘Tracks Through the Valley’ is a Fraser Basin Council, juried art exhibit, courtesy of the Robson Valley Arts & Culture Council. This exhibit is on display at the McBride Museum/Library building until November 30,2011.

Above Left: Painting by Theresa Van Vlissingen: ‘Going Home” an oil painting.

Above Centre: Painting by Sheilagh Foster: ‘Paintbrush Aurora’ - Wherever one treks through the Robson Valley, the Indian Paintbrush adorns and brightens the pathway.

Lower Left: Quilt by Joyce Godfrey: This picture was hand quilted. The train track opened up our Valley.

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If, during your explorations of backcountry British Columbia, you notice an aged man sporting grey whiskers and gripping a walking stick as he strides

quickly along, it may be Lloyd Jeck. He has just completed writing his second book British Columbia Trails Heading North. The 261page book was released, through various retail outlets, in September 2011 and a website is being created.

Why would a retired man, who may be older than many of the trees that he leans against, decide to devote two years of his time to writing a book? Jeck explains it this way: “Two years ago, a northern friend sang me a song about a young miner who frequented the Omineca goldfi elds in the 1870s. This miner, Hugh Gillis by name, was born in Prince Edward Island in 1835. The song cut deep and left unanswered questions. I could not resist the challenge of trying to fi nd the answers.” The intriguing Gillis story stands along side the absorb-ing adventures of Frank Sylvester, Arnt Arntzen, John Freemont Smith and Ben Snipes. All have been diligently researched and colourfully written about. The shadows of these men once darkened pathways in Norway, U.S.S.R., Jamaica, Panama and the breadth of North America. To fulfi ll the book’s theme of “then and now” it includes a handful of segments that portray current scenes and adventuring. A selection of story-related images is included, as well as End-notes and an Index.

Readers of British Columbia Trails Heading North will be rewarded with per-sonal detail of the pioneers written about. Where they were born, what their early life was like, how did they get to this country; these are details that identi-fy the person and shape the story. The more recent adventuring, by the author, brings forth some peculiar characteristics of the environment around us and provides a glimpse of pure solitude.

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unfortunate demise takes the story to Prince Edward Island, and even to faraway Scotland.

Gillis is only one of the fascinating real-life characters whose stories are told in this book. Frank Sylvester, John Freemont Smith, and Arnt Arntzen all strove to make their fortunes and survive the hardships of nineteenth-century British Columbia. A law officer threatened to take the entire population of Fort Alexander to Lillooet for execution after a man was shot at the fort.

Trails Heading North presents real-life stories of then and now, including more placid scenes in natural settings. A deep canyon retreat holds surprises, and wild horses work their way into the narrative. These stories will take you on a jour-

ney of exploration of some of the historic-al, adventurous and serene places in the southern two-thirds of this captivating province.

ney of exploration of some of the historical, adventurous and serene places in the southern two-thirds of this captivating province.

LLOYD JECK was born in McBride, British Columbia in 1931. Growing up on the family farm and, at an early age, taking part in his father’s forest-ry activities, set a

template for an active outdoor life. After forty-eight years in the McBride area, Lloyd began moving around Central B.C. with his wife Evelyn and growing children. In 1996, he retired from a position as Area Man-ager, Roads and Bridges, with the Ministry of Transportation and Highways.

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“Company Jump”

An Andrews Sisters Act, per-formed to a full house at the Valemount Community The-atre on November 12,2011 with The Sweet Pea Swing Band.

The audience delighted to nostalgic music and on-stage antics, which included some audience participation. Photo by Andrea Scholz

Upper Right: Painting by Dave Marchant: ‘Patina’ - The image is of a close up part of a front fender of an old 1977 Forestry truck.

Photos by Andrea Scholz


Arts & entertAinment

With approximately 500 people in attendance, I think it is fair to say that the Jasper Community

Team’s “International Food Fair” (hopefully the 1st Annual) was a delectable success! On Tuesday, No-vember 8, the Jasper Activity Centre was host to nine separate cultural displays designed by residents from around the world, representing their different countries of origin, and serving up their favourite ethnic cuisine. Complete with music and interac-tive displays from Mexico, through the Philippines, all the way to Jamaica, China, Nepal, Greece, the Ukraine, and back home for French bread and pate at the French Canadian exhibit, the booths repre-sented Jasper’s immensely diverse culture.

This launch event will initiate a series of future events and activities associated with Jasper’s re-cently awarded status of being one of four “Di-versity Friendly Communities” in the Province of Alberta, as designated by the Active, Creative, En-gaged (ACE) Communities initiative of Alberta Rec-reation and Parks Association (ARPA). The status is worth $10,000 in seed funding and $40,000 in re-sources for a project of the community’s choosing, and the ACE partnership will extend over two years. According to Alberta Recreation and Parks Associa-tion “Active, Creative Engaged Communities” as those “that contribute to the creation of places, spaces, connections, and a culture that enables wide participation.”

Event organizer Bob Covey, who is also the Jasper

Community Team Coordinator, is excited about their designation and success of their first event, saying they wanted to focus on “what diversity means to us.” The Jasper Community Team has a truly innovative model, which according to their website, “was designed by community agencies and individuals to demonstrate that by acknowledging the interconnectedness of agency mandates, pool-ing resources, and truly collaborating to fill gaps in services, Jasper, despite its small size, could have meaningful, locally-provided and locally-designed services for children, youth, families and individu-als.” ACE will help supply the team with tools, re-sources, and funding to help make Jasper more di-versity friendly.

Through this, Covey hopes to “engage as many leaders as possible,” and “mine the talent” that is present within the varied and far ranging collection of culture in Jasper. While Covey alluded to future events and activities, he did not say what those may be yet, but noted, “It’s less about the project and more about the process.” Keep your ears and eyes open for future events and activities with the Jasper Community Team.

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“Ompa!”Above: Tuesday, November 8, Rene and Kathern Vena offer some yummy authentic Greek dishes including spanikopitas and tatziki. Photo by Donalda Beeson

“This is egg-citing!”Above: On Tuesday, November 8, some Jasper kids enjoyed painting Easter eggs at the hungarian table. Photo by Donalda Beeson

“Maria’s Book Fair”On Saturday, November 12 and Sunday, November 13, Maria Lerch hosted her annual book fair at the Valemount Secondary School. Books included those written by local authors and other tomes of interest for all ages and interests. From Left to Right: Rebecca Lerch, Sylvia Grigat, Manuel Lerch, Maureen Brownlee, Maria Lerch and Riette Kenkel attend the fair on Sunday, No-vember 13. Proceeds from Maria’s Book Fair were generously donated to the Valemount Meals on Wheels organization. Photo by Andrea Scholz

“A rare art form”Above: On Sunday, November 13, local Inuit Artist, Julia Thrasher, attended Maria’s Book Fair, displaying some of her breathtaking work and giving a demonstration of her unique technique called Pointillism, where small, distinct points of colour are applied in patterns to form an im-age. Thrasher is the only Inuit Artist in the Valley and very much enjoys living here. She often conducts art workshops for students at Valemount Secondary School and Valemount Elementary School, teaching students her unique technique. Photo by Andrea Scholz


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