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Breaking the ‘code of silence’ By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier

Spring forward

Don’t forget Daylight Saving Time begins this weekend. At 2 am the clocks jump forward and steal an hour of peaceful sleep.

Town Hall meeting Town Hall Meeting in the Community Centre, Monday March 12, from 6:30 - 8 pm, at the FSJSS, old gym. People of all ages are encouraged to come out and learn about proposed developments for the Community Centre, share your thoughts, and discuss the project with neighbours and friends. Refreshments will be provided.

Increasing helmet usage The Canadian Ski Council released new survey results showing that 83.1% of Canadian skiers and snowboarders now wear helmets on a regular basis when they are skiing and snowboarding. Helmet usage has increased this winter from 79.9% in December, 2011. Previous results from the annual 2010/11 National Consumer Profile and Satisfaction survey had shown that helmet usage among all skiers and boarders last season had reached 74.7%, increasing from 67.3% in 2006.

Kwah Hall was filled with people and a somber air on Saturday, February 25. “We were overwhelmed by the turnout,” said Eileen Bjornson, Fribjon Bjornson’s mother. People from all over the province, as far south as Vancouver according to Bjornson, crowded the hall, leaving people to stand at the back. “Turnout was higher then expected,” said Reuban Blackwater, Nak’azdli band manager. At the hall there was a short speech by Fribjon’s parents, a slideshow in memory of Fribjon and a speech by the family of Perry Sebastian, who is currently missing. About 600 people attended, according to Bjornson. The line of people on the walk nearly stretched from the Kwah Hall to the march’s destination. As the line of people turned the corner at the historic site the tail end of the

Fribjon Bjornson’s family, (from left) Parents Fred and Eileen Bjornson and sister Amanda, stand in front of a banner they stuck in the snow in front of the house where Fribjon was found. Photo by Jonas Gagnon

march was still moving across the highway from Kwah Hall, causing a small backup on the highway. “We had to block traffic temporarily,” said Blackwater. The walk ended at the Lower Rd. house where

Fribjon Bjornson’s body was found. There Fribjon’s family ‘washed’ themselves in the smoke of a small smudge, which was followed by a cleansing of the house with the same smudge, a Carrier tradition meant to help Fribjon’s spirit

leave the house. During the ceremony Nak’azdli drummers played and sang. But it was more than just British Columbians affected by Bjornson’s desire to speak out against violence. In an age of digital com-

munication the desire to speak out against violence made it’s way across Canada in the form of small, more personal protests. “I had many people contact me on Facebook that they were lighting candles as far away as

Toronto,” said Bjornson. The walk was organized by Bjornson as a way of giving voice to the community to combat the fear and lethargy in the community. “That’s what bothers me the most, the code of silence that everyone keeps,” said Bjornson. Bjornson has become frustrated by the quietness of her son’s case, and the dead ends she’s seen stall other cases like it. The dead air surrounding these events frightens her. “This feels dangerous, this lack of doing anything,” said Bjornson. So she’s putting out the call to all member’s of the community. “It’s up to each and every one of us to make sure (this country) is safe,” said Bjornson. With this explosion of people making their voices heard Bjornson is looking to the future, and an awakening in communities. “I hope something good comes from it,” said Bjornson. More pictures page 3

Caledonia Classic Sled Dog races By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier The last weekend of February offered mixed weather for the Caledonia Classic, but despite the snow flurry on Friday the race went off well. “The event was fantastic,” said Craig Houghton, one of the event organis-

ers, and a musher in the distance events. The weather offer both a challenge and great pleasure over the course of the weekend. “Friday was a white out on the lake,” said Houghton. “But Sunday was basically perfect conditions.” People of all ages,

from eight to in their fifties, came to race. And they came from all over north-western Canada to what Houghton refers to as one of the premier dog races in the province.” With mushers from all over the province and volunteers from all over the world, courtesy of UNBC’s eco-tourism pro-

gram, the event drew a global crowd. But it was the local volunteers that made it happen. “Our community support was excellent,” said Houghton. Dog races, because of the distance, can be difficult for spectators, but Joanne Vinnedge kept the

spectators up on what was happening with the help of some good binoculars and a good microphone. “As dog races go, it’s one of the most spectator friendly,” said Houghton. And while mushers were out competing for a place, the politicians were there competing for smiles.

Mackenzie Mayor Stephanie Killam, MLA John Rustad, Nak’azdli Band Manager Reuben Blackwater, Emily Colombo Economic Development Officer for Fort St. James and Regional District Councillor Tom Greenaway all showed up for the politicians race, Continued on page 6

Emergency room closure By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier The doctor shortage hit hard last week with the closure of the hospital emergency room. “We, as a council, are extremely disappointed that we are unable to find a solution,” said Mayor Rob MacDougall. As of last week, with the dearth of

doctors in town, Northern Health has scheduled the closure of the emergency room for the entire month of March, except for the weekends of March 17 and 24. Though council is disheartened by the closing they are continuing to work with Northern Health to try to alleviate the problem. “We’ll continue to do whatever we

can to make sure it doesn’t effect the community too much,” said McDougall. If additional doctor coverage is found in the interim the emergency room will open back up. The emergency room is the only department affected by the closure. Anybody who needs emergency attention can call 9-1-1 and will be transported to the next open emergency

department in Vanderhoof and Prince George. However, once discharged it is up to the individual to find their own way home. Mayor and Council is working closely with Northern Health, and Dr. Stent and his staff to rectify the situation. “We’re asking the community to be patient as we work towards a solution,” said MacDougall.

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Tom Greenaway (far left) of the Bulkley Nechako Regional District presents the last in a series of three cheques to GUF representatives (from left) Jan Gainor, Berit Christensen, Tanis Nielsen and Lynne George at the Guf recycling depot. The compactor behind them was bought in part with money from the regional district’s grant. Photo by Jonas Gagnon

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Two sides to every coin By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier It’s been a bit of a busy weekend, with overlapping events, so I’m going to take this time to plug the new calendar we have up at the caledoniacourier.com. It’s easy to use, open to everyone, and essentially everything you could ever want from an online calendar. The event overlap came from two separate ends of the spectrum. On one side of town is one of the biggest events of the year, the Caledonia Classic, and on the other side of town you have perhaps the saddest event the community will see this year, the Fribjon Bjornson walk to protest violence. It’s like a spotlight and the shadow thrown by it. During the most fun part of the classic, the politician’s race and the kid’n mutt race, hundreds of people gathered in Kwah Hall to remember a community member, and then walked with his mother and father to the place where his body was found. How can a community harbour such opposing sides? It’s a question we’ve been asking of our communities, and of ourselves, for as long as we’ve been able to phrase the question; the answer of which has evaded us for just as long. The politicians were put in between a rock and a fun place with the overlap too. It was either support the communities protest against

violence in a heart wrenching event, or support the community in a race that promised fun for everyone. A lot of councillors chose the former, which is understandable. The race still went off without a hitch with a stand-in for the mayor. Both events meant a lot to the communityat-large, and the juxtaposition between the two created a harsh edge to the weekend. Not to be melodramatic but it seems to represent a macrocosm of the individual, or a microcosm of world events. And I think more than a few people felt caught in the middle. And though people rag on about events coming in packs in this community, this, perhaps, is one example of an overlap that couldn’t have been changed with a little foresight. The dogs were set to race that weekend since last year, and the walk was governed by events beyond the control of the community. More than any other overlap though, it’s created an awkward choice: do you support joy and fun in your community, or support those who are hurting? Both joy and supporting those who are hurting are important for the growth of a community. That’s why the programs the community leaders put together are so important. The more we can support joy and happiness in our communities the more we can avoid scenes like the one on the lower road.

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It’s why leaders are so set in giving our youth something fun to do, and supporting those who have taken roads that lead the wrong way. One of those programs, though coming from students and not community leaders, has made a big impact, not just here in the Fort, but nationally. The ‘be seen be safe’ campaign has caught the eye of some national players, and is now gracing the web page of safe kids Canada. It’s good to see the kids of the community growing up learning how to support their community. It’s not just the elementary kids either. FSJSS has the STAAR days they’re in the middle of planning that promises to be an event not to be missed. Their fight against racism offers not only education on the problem, but a chance for kids from all over the north-west to gather together and do things they love. Nationally the country finished another pink shirt day, supporting schools against bullying. Even events without ulterior motives, like the Nak’azdli open gym and volleyball nights, can work wonders in a community. It’s events like these, and the massive turnout for the Fribjon Bjornson walk, that shows a community has what it takes to fight against the influences that tear people away from their friends and family.

Dear Editor: Thank you very much for two recent articles in the Caledonia Courier regarding the exciting work underway here at the historic park. I very much appreciate the added exposure that they will provide for the park to our greater community and how important it is for people in our community to realize how many interesting things are developing here in their own backyard. I would like to point out, however, that the credit for the park’s recent successes and positive movement forward is not mine to take. It should be given to the historic site manager (my boss) Bob Grill, our maintenance supervisor Alex Mitchell and our team of amazing interpreters who have delivered incredible visitor experiences over many, many summers. Many of the more innovative concepts in programming,

including the bed and breakfast program and Salmon Day cook-off, are idea’s of Bob’s which are great concepts to work with: making my job of producing and developing new opportunities at the site easier to accomplish as a result. And without the dedicated work and support of our Friends of Fort St. James National Historic Site, the park’s very existence would not have been possible. It is truly because of the long standing quality of the visitor experience at Fort St. James, that my work in promoting this special place is made easier. So while I am thankful for the exposure that the park received in the latest issue of the courier, I also hope that the community is made aware that the historic park’s spirit for innovation in visitor experience begins at the top. Sincerely, Kevin Gedling

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By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier Local high school students are in the midst of the huge undertaking of organizing and putting on a conference for the region. “I think it’s really neat that we’re, like, the smallest town ever and we get to do this,’ said Rhiannon Gammon from Fort St. James Senior Secondary. Students Taking Action Against Racism

(STAAR) is a student driven event, with all planning, and execution being executed by FSJSS students, with a little help from Kris Nielsen, Project Planner at CNC, and Jhenipher Bridgeman, a social worker at FSJSS. It all started from an Embrace BC initiative from the Ministry of Social Development. Nielsen wrote the grant and was surprised when her application was approved. The grant is for

$25,000 for a youth driven event to combat racism. And although the students are still in the very early stages of planning a few things are certain. “It’s bringing kids together from Fort St. James, Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake and seven First Nations communities,” said Nielsen. With all those students attending organizers are predicting 500 kids will be in Fort St. James for the event. That means the Fort

Forum, which the regional council has donated the use of, will be packed with students. “The exciting part about it is the community, as long as I can remember, haven’t hosted an event of this size of this type, said Nielsen. When word came down that they got the grant the students were excited. “I’m very excited that it’s actually happening, but it’s going to take a lot of work,”

said Natalie Baillaut, a students at FSJSS, and an organiser of the event. By partnering with the school district and the regional district the group has created a foundation for their event, but Bridgeman is still helping the students look for more sponsors to make as many of the kid’s dreams come true as possible. The organizers are mostly made up of two groups: student council

members, and a group of students that attended ‘We Day,’ a youth conference focused on social impact through youth. Together the two groups are doing everything, from creating a logo, to seeking support from companies. For the We Day students it’s exceptionally exciting to be organizing an event similar to the one they attended. “We we’re literally in the back row and now we might be able

to meet (the speakers we saw),” said Baillaut, an organizer, and one of the students who attended We Day. Though the task in front of them is large, and the timeline is tighter everyday the students are buoyed up by their optimism. “I think we can pull it off,” said Gammon. The event is scheduled for May 9, and, if all goes to plan, will feature music and speaking guest and the energy of 500 kids.

Teachers strike for class size, special needs By Tom Fletcher Black Press The B.C. Teachers’ Association has served strike notice for Monday after teachers across the province endorsed the option in a province-wide vote. The union was required to give two school days’ notice before being in a legal strike position, under a Labour Relations Board ruling on essential services that allow for up to three consecutive days of full strike action next

week. Education Minister George Abbott said Thursday it is up to teachers whether they refuse to work for one, two or three days next week. Schools will be open, and it’s up to parents if they want to send children to school, he said. The LRB ruling prohibits picket lines, allowing unionized support staff to go to work. Administrators will supervise students, but normal instruction will not take place.

The B.C. government began debate Thursday on legislation that would extend the current teacher pay and benefits for another six months, while a mediator works with the BCTF and the B.C. Public School Employers’ Association in an effort to find common ground on class sizes, special needs support and other issues. Nearly 28,000 BCTF members voted yes to the strike option out of the 32,209 who voted Tuesday and Wednesday, after the B.C. government ta-

bled legislation to impose a “cooling-off period” the end of August and impose heavy fines on the union and its members for strikes during that time. Nearly 9.000 teachers did not vote, and more than 10 per cent or 4,263 voted against strike action. Abbott and Premier Christy Clark would not specify how long the government would wait before passing that legislation. Clark said she wants to give the union time to “climb down from the

cliff” after seven months of working to rule, refusing to complete report cards and other non-essential duties. NDP leader Adrian Dix said he will oppose Bill 22 in the legislature. He called for “real mediation” but refused to say if he would support a raise for teachers. BCTF president Susan Lambert has dismissed the legislation and restrictions on mediation to work within the government’s two-year “net zero” wage mandate as “bullying tac-

Local teachers lend their voices to provincial demonstration By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier Teachers from all three public schools in Fort St. James gathered at Spirit Square to call attention to the break-

down of contract talks with the BC government. Around thirty teachers gathered to add their voices to the demand that the provincial government keep up talks

with teachers, instead of legislating a continuation of the terms of the last contract, as the BC Liberals are planning to

do with Bill 22. The teachers voted to strike for three days last week, the maximum length that is al-

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Continued from front with Tom Greenaway taking the title as the fastest politician of the weekend It was Colombo’s first time ever on a dog sled. It was an experience that she will remember for a long time. ‘When someone gives you the opportunity to drive a dogsled in Fort St James, you don’t say ‘no’. Being out on the lake with those dogs was such a rush. A true Northern experience. I was proud to be Rob MacDouglall’s stand in, and to have the opportunity to

race against such a fun and honourable bunch while representing the District. A heart-felt thank-you has to be given to the volunteers and sledders who make this great event happen.’ Results 4 Dog Sprint Ken Burnard Dave Johnson Quinn Perrino 6 dog Sprint Dave Johnson Ken Burnard Robyn Devins

10 dog sprint Dave JohnsonTagish Ariane Jasmin Jerry Joinson Stage Race Warren Palfrey Sandy Burke Sam Palfrey Junior Mushers Lexi Joinson Sean Houghton Quinn Perrino Full results can be found on the Caledonia Classic website at www.caledoniaclassic.fsjames.com

(Above) A racer kicks hard towards the finish in a sixdog sprint during the Caledonia Classic Sled Dog Races on Stuart Lake in Fort St. James on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Photo by Ruth Lloyd (Left) Two sleds sprint for the finish on Saturday, February 25, four dog sprint. Photo by Jonas Gagnon (Right) Mackenzie Mayor Stephanie Killam, MLA John Rustad, Nak’azdli Band Manager Reuben Blackwater, Emily Colombo Economic Development Officer for Fort St. James and Regional District Councillor Tom Greenaway before the politicians race. Photo by FSJ Dog Sledding Association

(Below) Sled dog racers emerge from the fog off the start line. Photo by Ruth Lloyd

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A sea of pink by Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier Last Wednesday local students took part in a nation-wide day to speak out against bullying by wearing pink. “It goes over well with the kids,” said Jhenipher Bridgeman, a youth worker at FSJSS. “They like to support having a bully free environment.” It is the third year that the high school has supported pink shirt day. This year, like years past, the school sold all 70 of the shirts they had ordered for the day. It’s a problem a lot of

youth have dealt with, making it something that a lot of students feel passionate about defeating. “My sister gets picked on a lot in elementary school,” said Kelsey Gross, a student at FSJSS, when asked why she was wearing a pink shirt. “I’ve had to deal with it my whole life,” said Cheyenne Vandrishe, when asked the same question. And as life for youth moves more into the technological realm, the old vice of bullying has followed them. “We find a lot of bullying on Facebook

or texting-that’s one of the bigger issues,” said Bridgeman. It’s not just confined to kids and their media devices either according to Bridgeman. As a result it will take more than just a single day at a school to defeat bullying. “It takes a community to make it happen,” said Bridgeman. The community in Fort St. James is work-

ing to make it happen. The Nak’azdli youth council decided to localise pink shirt day. “They were inspired by hearing about the actions on the east coast (where pink shirt day began),” said Kerry Buck, youth coordinator for the band. So the youth council decided to design their own shirts (the student in the middle in the picture above is wearing

BC’s treaties mean jobs, more one). Local artist Francis Prince designed the logo. In both pink, for pink shirt day and blue, for bullying awareness week, the shirts offer a localised protest to bullying. No matter how successful pink shirt day is, the fight goes on all year. “All year long we do things to address this situation, not just this one day,” said Bridgeman.

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Sr Girls break an almost two decade streak By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier It’s been almost two decades since the Senior Girls Basketball team at FSJSS has been as successful as it has this year. “The whole team is very athletic,” said Suzanne Burck, the team coach. It’s the incredible team work that Burck credits for their success. “They all feed off each other and work well as a group,” said Burck. Capitalising on that team work, the team managed third in zones, losing only to Valemont in the tournament and winning the other three. With their third place finish they have managed to clinch a spot in the provincials this weekend, where they will face some very stiff competition. The tournament is being hosted by Cedars Christian School in Prince George, and will be held at UNBC, giving the girl a great chance to get a peak at

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Bantam playoffs By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier The last weekend of February the Fort Forum played host to the bantam playoffs. This year is the first year that Fort St. James has not had the numbers to create a team of their own, so six players from Fort St. James jumped onto the Vanderhoof team to play the season out.

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Chamber Chatter Workaholism: Workaholism is one of the few addictions that society approves of.Yes its true that climbing the corporate ladder will make you temporarily happier and earn the respect of other people. But, completely depending on your job and approval of others to build your self-esteem and satisfy emo-

tional needs will only lead to unhealthy behavior. But how do we overcome this behavior? First we need to start small. This could be done by cutting back on the hours worked. For example, make it a rule to not work weekends, and set a period during the day for yourself. Look into a hobby or leisure activity that you enjoy and has nothing to do

with work. Most importantly, don’t let yourself feel guilty when your not working. Finally, having quiet time to think on your own, away from phones, etc will allow you to reﬂect on life and what is really important. Otherwise you might go through life just working and not being able to realize your other talents and abilities.

Laughing Your Way to Organizational of “no pain, no gain.” But, this suffering is hav- and respiratory systems and improves your iming a negative effect and confirmed by scientific mune system. So when should humour be used? Health: Workplace wellness is a serious issue as work becomes more intense, with longer hours. This has led to “stress-related-illness” and “burnouts” becoming common words. This causes organizations to lose productivity, and makes for a bad working environment if the employer does not see this as a problem. Until recently many companies and organizations saw laughing at work as a distraction from getting the “real” job done. But this has been a reflection of our working life

research. This is no laughing matter, as there is scientiﬁc evidence behind this stating that employers who use humour will have a more motivated and productive employees. For example, scientiﬁc data shows that laughing or a bout of laughter drops blood pressure to a lower, healthier level than before laughing. Laughter also oxygenates your blood, thus increasing your energy levels, relaxes your muscles and works out all you major internal systems such as cardiovascular

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When your place in a no-win situation which can include not having the necessary resources to do the work properly such as time, money, policies, people power, difﬁcult or overly demanding clients or boss. The second is the presence of unpredictable or uncontrollable stressors. Organizations should recognize that letting out the “Inner clown” is vital to an organizations success. This will result in a healthier workplace, but a more productive and cohesive workforce.

Given concerns raised by potential employees, residents, and others about trafﬁc, travel time to site, road conditions, and safety, the idea of bussing our entire work force to and from site each day during operations is being reviewed, and the option of operating a small camp during operations is being considered. What are your thoughts on this? Please email your opinion to fsjchamb@fsjames.com

Official Date of Spring AAstronomical spring in the northern hemisphere, as de-fined by the International Astronomical Union, begins with the Vernal Equinox on March 20, 2012. The equinox falls in the later hours of March 19 in the Mountain, Pacific and Alaska time zones of North America and across the Pacific Ocean be-tween 120 degrees west longitude and the international date line. Spring is just around the corner.

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Featuring the spirit of the local people The cure for Boredom

By Jonas Gagnon Caledonia Courier

In a community as small as Fort St. James boredom is one of the greatest hurdles the community can face. Winnie Sam, the recreation coordinator for Nak’azdli, is trying her best to combat that energy sapping feeling and strengthen community ties at the same time. With a new grant the band is kicking off a casual volleyball league to encourage people to get out of the house, have some fun and become better at the sport. “So many of our young adults are into volleyball and if they want to get onto the court with people who already know how this is a good start so they won’t have to be so shy,” said Sam. With the new volleyball initiative Sam has reached out not only to Fort St. James, but to Tl’azt’en too. “I always invite the surrounding communities,” said Sam. Currently Sam is waiting for the surrounding communities, like Tachie, Yekooche and Fort St. James to complete their sign up sheets in hopes of having some inter-communal competition. It’s more than just about the competition and the sport. “Part of the recreation

is it’s all about fun,” said Sam It’s the fun that draws the kids out from the boredom of the home, or the danger of the streets. “When there’s no bingo we get a rush of people, and if there’s nothing they always say they’re bored and there’s nothing to do,” said Sam. “Just having it open, even if there’s no one around it’s always open. We have the surrounding people in there that make it safe for everyone.” Even for people who aren’t interested in playing sports the gathering of the people there can create a social atmosphere that encourages community. It’s an aspect that Sam wants to make known. “So what if it’s volleyball night. It doesn’t have to be just volleyball, you can just come and visit,” said Sam. The spectators can be just as important as the players, especially if the players are young. A cheering grandstand can increase the kid’s enjoyment of the sport. “It’s important that we get community involvement,” said Sam. “You know how kids, they like to show off for their parents and if there’s something happening they get to do that. I’m trying to get parents and volunteers to come out and cheer them on. We don’t al-

Winnie Sam stands in front of the action on the popular Volleyball night at Kwah Hall. Photo by Jonas Gagnon

ways get that.” The joy that comes from seeing those kids preen under the encouraging eye of a parent is one of the small joys Sam gets from the job. “It’s nice just seeing the kids just brighten up because they’re accomplishing something, they have that person behind cheering them on,” said Sam. “That’s really important for them to know they have someone there support-

ing them.” The younger kids still have that boundless energy, and as a result are easier to encourage to come out. It’s the older kids, the teens with their, at time, sluggish lack of energy and fondness for video games, that Sam has found to be a real challenge. “I had a hard time getting one group, the teenage group to a little older, to come out. They’re playing video

games, so we’re missing them,” said Sam. Basketball, and an ex-high school basketball coach, seems to be one of the keys. Brendan Taylor has recently started a drop-in basketball time that has proven popular with the teenage set. Or at least it was popular with the parents. “Once Brendan started the basketball I know some of the parents pushed some of their

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kids over,” said Sam. “That’s a start it gets them back into the gym and being active.” With a little bit of parental help the program has picked up steam and has started to grow. “It started out with one or two, and now it’s picking up and it’s getting some of the older boys coming out,” It’s the older kids that take on the role model roles, and the adults above them,

that can encourage the younger kids, and teach them. It’s here that Sam finds another perk of her job: watching the kids soak up the knowledge around them. “It’s really awesome to see, we think the kids aren’t listening, but if your singing or playing the kids are there and they’re actually listening. It’s really important for the adults to be there to be role models,” said Sam.