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Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, Site Coordinator at Houston Health Centre Sally Sullivan, Medical Radiation Technologist Joanne Kilback and Regional Health District Chair Stoney Stoltenburg, hold a small ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the new digital x-ray machine at the Houston Health Centre.

A technological advancement is dramatically improving services for patients requiring x-ray imaging in Houston. The Houston Health Centre imaging department has made the switch from film to computer imaging, with the installation of a Computed Radiography System (CR 30X digitizer). “With this new system, Houston residents can now benefit from the types of digitized medical equipment seen in other areas of the province,” said Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad. “The move to computer technology means faster care for patients.” Patients will benefit from high-quality images, and radiologists will have faster access to those images. The upgrade will also reduce the need for physicians to take follow-up images, and

for x-ray results to be physically transported to physicians’ offices, as doctors will now be able to receive and view the images electronically. An end to chemical film processing also benefits diagnostic imaging staff, and the environment. “This updated equipment is also the type of technology that today’s technicians are learning to use in school,” said Sally Sullivan, Houston Health Centre site coordinator. “This will make Houston that much more attractive from a recruitment and retention perspective.” The imaging department at Houston Health Centre performs approximately 1150 x-ray procedures each year. The $100,000 project is funded by the Government of B.C. and the Northwest Regional Hospital District.

Local cattlemen organize Predator Control Committee By Jackie Lieuwen Houston Today

The regional cattlemen’s association has formed a new committee to help ranchers deal with wolves and other livestock predators. Skeena Regional C a t t l e m e n ’s Association is part of a provincial policymaking association, and is made up of four locals including

the Pleasant Valley Cattlemen’s of the Houston area; the Bulkley Valley Cattlemen’s, Smithers area; the Lakes District Cattlemen’s, Burns Lake; and the Skeena Stockmen’s, west of Smithers. The Pleasant Valley Cattlemen’s, Six Mile Hill to Hungry Hill, includes 25 to 30 ranches and has one business meeting a year, with directors

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taking care of most routine business and issues. The Skeena Regional Cattlemen’s Association formed a Predator Control Committee and met last Friday in Houston with CO Sgt. Darrell Ashworth, provincial predator conflict prevention and response coordinator from Williams Lake, to talk about predator issues.

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Ranchers have been seeing more and more wolves on their farms, closer to town than they’ve ever seen them before, said Gerrit Keegstra, predator control committee member.

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they might move forward towards wolf population control, such as getting trappers involved, Keegstra said. Keegstra says one of the main purposes of the committee is to begin collecting data about wolves and predators, including solid numbers of verified predator kills on livestock and wolf packs in the area, and pictures.

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WOLF from Page 1 “We’re out talking to hunters all the time and we’re hearing from hunters that wolf numbers are higher than they have been in the past,” said Nixon, adding that they’ve received six calls from ranchers about wolf-killed livestock this year so far. When asked what might cause an increased wolf population, Nixon said he wasn’t sure. “I spoke at length with our wildlife biologist about it, and at this point in time there is no real theories as to, if the wolf population is higher, why it is,” he said. Besides forming the committee, the Skeena Regional

Marine safety plan

Safety starts with a tanker acceptance program that’s as stringent as any in existence — and includes an independent review of all tankers, weeks ahead of their scheduled arrival. Tankers mooring at the terminal will be double-hulled and no more than 20 years old, and will be required — by independent third parties, before they enter Gateway’s shipping channels — to show a sound maintenance and operational history. As they approach Kitimat, all vessels will be boarded and guided by B.C. Coast Pilots with expert knowledge of our coastal waters. Simulations conducted in varying weather conditions have shown that the largest tankers can be safely navigated without the help of tugboats. Still, Gateway is adding a tug-escort system as an additional safety measure. The Douglas Channel is already one of the deepest and widest inland waterways on North America’s west coast, and Gateway’s tug-escort

system, according to risk assessment data, would reduce the already unlikely chance of a grounding incident by a further 80 to 90 per cent. As another Gateway marine safety initiative, we’re introducing landbased radar to B.C.’s North Coast for the first time. This radar system will be bolstered by extra navigational aides such as lights and channel markers. These enhancements aren’t just for Gateway — they are for all vessels on B.C.’s North Coast. Groups who oppose this project use fear tactics. They’d have you believe an oil tanker spill is inevitable. It isn’t. But don’t take my word for it — visit our website and read for yourself about all the work that has gone into making Gateway’s marine operation one of the safest in the world. Then, decide for yourself what’s true.

C a t t l e m e n ’s Association also gave a predator attack training course with CO Sgt. Ashworth, said Shirley Hamblin, director of both Skeena Regional and Pleasant Valley Cattlemen’s and past president of Pleasant Valley Cattlemen’s. Thirty-five ranchers from Burns Lake to Moricetown became certified verifiers for predator kills through the one-day course with Ashworth at the Houston Library last Saturday, said Hamblin. Basically they were given the tools so that if they find dead stock, they can figure out what happened, said Hamblin.

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Ranchers can get 70 per cent compensation for predator-killed cattle through the Ministry of Agriculture, but it has to be verified as a predator

kill, said Linda Dykens, president of the Pleasant Valley Cattlemen’s Association. Hamblin says Predator Control Committees are

Houston Link to Learning received two grants, $38,496 for the Community Literacy Program and $25,459 for the Community Family Literacy Program. A recent press release said the government is providing $2.4 million to the Community Adult Literacy Program (CALP), supporting 68 communitybased adult literacy projects in 2012 and 2013 and benefiting close to 6,400 British Columbians. “This is an excel-

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Queen’s Jubilee Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad, on behalf of the crown, awarded Arnold Amonson with a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal last Friday in recognition of his great contributions to the community over the years. The medal was created to commemorate the sixtieth anniversary of the reign of Queen Elizabeth II and is one of 60,000 being given to people across Canada for community service.

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Leuenberger sentencing in March 2013 By Jerome Turner

Leuenberger’s next court appearance scheduled for March 7, 2013. During last Thursday’s hearing Lawson attempted to ensure his client would have to pay the least amount possible. “The Court, when deciding amount of theft, should never guess,” Lawson said to Judge Struyk. “The Crown failed to prove my client overcharged for work done.” Lawson claimed the remuneration Leuenberger was due for management and bookkeeping work done over a seven-year period actually exceeded the amount being sought by KIL. “A bookkeeper doesn’t normally run a company,” Lawson said. Judge Struyk, after learning the argument asked Lawson for clar-

ification. “So, what you’re asking me to do is give [Leuenberger] credit?” Struyk asked. “No, but you can’t ignore that she did work,” Lawson replied. With Lawson’s petition complete Crown Counsel Stephen Cooke took his turn to speak to the Court and focused on criminal definition of fraud. “What matters here is that the payments were not authorized,” Cooke said about cheques Leuenberger issued to herself between 1999 and 2004. “It was more than just smoke.” “It was deceit.” Judge Struyk, after a brief intermission, made sure there were no misconceptions regarding his decision. “I don’t question that she has done good work in her life,” Struyk said,

“But, I don’t accept the appeal to provide money for work completed.” “This case is done.” Struyk referenced a 1995 precedent that found the main entities present in fraud to be deception along with depriving a person or organization of goods or material. Judge Struyk added he finds all evidence given by Leuenberger to be questionable based on her changing records after the official RCMP investigation began and her rigid adherence to only paying herself what she thought was owed. Outside of the courtroom, KIL employees voiced their approval of the Judge’s decision. “I think he went the right way,” Alphonse Gagnon, KIL safety officer, said. “I’d like to see both jail time and money.”

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none causing injuries, said RCMP Sgt. Rose. The vehicle and deer collisions happened on the top on Hungry Hill, Nov. 23; on Highway 16 by Eichenberger Road, Nov. 27, and on Highway 16 West near Estates Drive, Sgt. Rose said. “It’s nice to see a week when we haven’t had any injury crashes or two vehicle crashes like we’ve been having,” said Sgt. Rose. “Hopefully people are starting to settle into the winter conditions and slowing

down,” he added. *** Last Thursday six trucks spun out on Highway 16 near Gushwa Road, and RCMP arrived to find only two trucks remaining, the others having driven away after chaining up, Sgt. Rose said. Sgt. Rose reminds truck drivers that it’s the season to start using chains on Hungry Hill, and though the law only requires that trucks carry chains, the chains are of no use unless they are on the tires.

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he B.C. government is moving ahead with a new price policy for generic drugs that will reduce the cost by 10 per cent starting April 1. The new policy sets the price of generic substitutes at 25 per cent of the brand-name product, whether the cost is paid by the B.C. Pharmacare program, private health insurance or the patient. A further reduction to 20 per cent is set to take effect in April 2014. The health ministry cited the example of Lipitor, a widely prescribed drug for reducing cholesterol. A one-month supply of the brandname drug costs $55, and in April the cost of a generic equivalent will go from $19 to $15. The 2014 decrease will take it to $11 a month. Health Minister Margaret MacDiarmid said the second reduction will make B.C. generic drug prices the lowest in Canada for some drugs, and save the Pharmacare program about $110 million over the first two years. Ontario went to a 25-per-cent formula two years ago, and has since reduced the price to 20 per cent. The provincial savings will be reinvested in the B.C. health care system, some of it in Pharmacare, MacDiarmid said. The budget for Pharmacare has risen by about 80 per cent in the past decade, but MacDiarmid said there have been offsetting savings as new drugs improve treatment and reduce the need for surgery. NDP health critic Mike Farnworth said the B.C. Liberal government has made the right move, but it should have done it in 2010 when Ontario took action. Now some of the savings are at risk again as the federal government negotiates a trade agreement with the European Union, Farnworth said. European developers of brand-name drugs are seeking to extend patent protection to prevent the sale of generics for a longer period. Texts remind of vaccination New parents can now sign up for text messages that remind them of regular immunizations for babies up to 18 months old. The text message service by ImmunizeBC can also be used by people of any age who want to be reminded of scheduled immunization appointments, such as vaccines that require multiple doses. Details of the new service are available at www.immunizebc.ca at the “get text message reminders link. The service can be activated from a phone by texting “sign up” to 604-757-2705. It can be stopped by texting “stop” to the same number, and restarted by sending the message “start.” Tom Fletcher Black Press

Booing is bad manners Canadians are known for being polite people, but last weekend thousands of spectators at the Grey Cup game in Toronto were anything but when they aggressively booed their nation’s most famous young superstar before, during and after his half-time performance. Okay, I understand these predominantly male football fans are not remotely interested in Justin Bieber’s singing and dancing, but didn’t they learn in kindergarten that if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all? Perhaps they missed a class. I have to admit, the 18-year-old singing sensation isn’t my cup of tea either, but I’m sure he’s okay with that. He has millions and millions of adoring fans all over the world screaming for him the way my

generation screamed for Michael Jackson and my mother’s generation screamed for The Beatles. Since not many football fans have Bieber fever, booking him as part of the half-time show was clearly a ploy to boost their ratings. Undoubtedly it worked in that regard. “The spectators at the game paid good money for their tickets,” one of my friends said in defense of their behaviour. “They have every right to show their displeasure.” But who are they displeased with? The organizers that booked an entertainer who was obviously not someone their fans would appreciate? Or the entertainer who was doing what he was hired to do? “That is not music,” another friend said angrily. “It’s bubble gum crap!” What a coincidence. I heard

the same thing about Michael Jackson in the 80s and my mom heard the same thing about The Beatles in the 60s. I wonder if those “crap singers” were treated with such hostility by their native countries after becoming international superstars. I doubt it. “Bieber is an embarrassment to Canada,” my friend continued. “Wearing undone overalls and a backwards baseball hat to receive an award from the Prime Minister is an absolute disgrace!” I have to say, if he were my son, I would have strongly encouraged him to change into a nice suit to receive such an honour backstage during rehearsals, but his questionable wardrobe choice doesn’t warrant the kind of revulsion normally reserved for violent criminals.

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The severe backlash against Justin Bieber has baffled me for years, and it continues to surprise me as it becomes more intense. I’ll never forget the first grown man I heard spewing venom and practically frothing at the mouth over the young singer when he first became a break-out star. Being the mother of two children who loved Justin’s music, I felt defensive on their behalf as well as his. In the world of arts and entertainment, what’s considered good or bad is entirely subjective. Pleasing everyone, as we all know, isn’t possible. Do we really need to get aggressively rude towards someone just because we don’t like them or their work? Who among us would enjoy that type of treatment? I guess if the tradeoff is fame, fortune and the adoration of

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millions, most of us would learn to ignore the angry haters and recognize the jealousy, resentment and hostility for what it’s worth: nothing. As a Canadian, I’m extremely proud of my fellow countryman for his astonishing success and contentious talent. His music might not be on my playlist, and I probably won’t be taking any fashion tips from him either, but the Biebs will never hear any booing from me. Like most Canadians, I’m far too polite for that.

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Veterans deserve respect Editor: With the upcoming Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) Stakeholders Committee meeting on 6 December 2012, the agenda must focus on the issues still not covered from the previous meeting of February 8-9, 2012. These include implementation of the recommendations of the New Veterans Charter Advisory Group as endorsed

by the Standing Committee on Veterans Affairs; that VAC fully implement the recommendations from the Gerontological Advisory Council Report in order to satisfy the “social covenant” that exists between Canadian Veterans, their dependants, and the people of Canada; and that VAC incorporates the recommendations of the Special Needs

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“That’s a hard one. Probably my kids’ first Christmases.”

“One Christmas at my brother-in-law’s house, he dressed as Santa and climbed on the roof, and banged on the skylights until the boys woke up. They were thrilled.”

“Just getting together with family. That’s always my favourite memory.”

“The first year when we came to Houston, when the kids were still home we thought we’d be by ourselves but we were invited by Joseph’s boss for Christmas Eve.”

Letters are welcomed up to a maximum of 250 words. Letters are subject to editing for clarity, brevity and legality. All letters must include the writer’s name, daytime telephone number and hometown for verification purposes. Anonymous, or pen names will not be permitted. Not all submissions will be published. Letters may be e-mailed to: editor@houstontoday.com, faxed to: 250-847-2995 or mailed to: P.O. Box 899, Houston B.C., V0J 1Z0.

Advisory Group Report into the implementation of the New Veterans Charter in order to fulfill the Federal Government’s commitment to Canada’s seriously disabled Veterans and their dependants. We cannot continue to meet with the Federal Government and not have action taken on the items discussed. The Group commends VAC for the recent Transformation initiatives especially the recognition and approval of the Veterans Transition Program as a treatment

option for Veterans with operational stress injuries. However, the Group is gravely concerned about the impact of some of the Transformation initiatives such as the possible overstatement of how Information Technology tools (Benefits Browser and My VAC) will influence the successful transformation of client service delivery. The Group unanimously agreed that the inaction to the long overdue improvements to funeral and burial benefits for Veterans

and their families is appalling. Veterans’ organizations, the Office of the Veterans Ombudsman and the Parliamentary Subcommittee on Veterans Affairs unanimously agree that this needs to be fixed now. These Veterans and their families are the most vulnerable and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. Finally, as a priority, the credibility and trust of the Veterans Review and Appeal Board needs to be restored consistent with the recommendations

of the March 2012 Report of the Veterans Ombudsman, entitled “Veterans’ Right to a Fair Adjudication.” Veterans who are seeking compensation for service-related injuries must have faith in the people and processes involved in their applications for benefits. Much has been stated about improved benefits, services and programs to our Veterans and their families by the federal government. However, the most important outstanding issue that has not yet been resolved is ensuring the

fairness and equity in the availability of benefits, services and programs for our Veterans and their families who have been injured attributable to their service, no matter where and when they have served. There is only one Veteran. It is duty of all Veterans Groups to continue to advocate on behalf of all of Canada’s Veterans including serving Canadian Forces and RCMP members, and their families. Gordon Moore Dominion President The Royal Canadian Legion

Mill fire probe referred to prosecutors

orkSa feBC officials h a v e completed their investigation into two fatal dust explosions and fi res in northern B.C. sawmills earlier this year, and referred the cases to Crown prosecutors for possible charges. WorksafeBC vice-president Roberta Ellis said Crown lawyers will consider whether to proceed with charges under the Workers Compensation Act, which could be laid

against individuals as well as the companies involved. Criminal charges were ruled out earlier in the investigation. If Workers Compensation Act charges proceed, the companies could face fi nes up to more than $500,000 and individuals could be sentenced to up to six months in jail. If prosecutors decide not to take charges to court, the case would be referred back to WorkSafeBC for possible

administrative penalties related to cleaning, ventilation and other conditions at the mills. Two mill workers died and 20 others were injured when an explosion and fi re tore through the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake on Jan. 20, 2012. On April 23, a similar explosion killed two workers and injured 22 more at Lakeland Mills in Prince George. Investigators ruled out natural gas,

oil and other fuel sources, leaving fi ne, dry dust produced from milling wood. Wo r k s a f e B C concluded that the likely ignition source was hot electric motor and gear reducer equipment running wood waste conveyors in low, confi ned areas of the mills. The Babine mill is co-owned by Oregonbased Hampton Affi liates and the Burns Lake Native Development Corp. Hampton CEO

Steve Zika said he is disappointed that the company has not yet seen the fi nal WorkSafeBC report. Greg Stewart, president of Lakeland Mills owner Sinclair Group Forest Products, also expressed concern that the referral to Crown counsel means the report is being withheld from the mill owners pending a decision on charges. “It is critical for Lakeland and the industry to do everything we can

to ensure this never happens at another mill,” Stewart said. Lab tests conducted for WorkSafeBC showed that fi ne dust from any wood source can become explosive once its moisture content is below five per cent. Both mills were processing dry beetle-killed timber as well as green timber. The investigation included reviews of previous mill inspections that reported on dust

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Seniors enjoy friendly faces and fun at local Health Centre

Joseph Rieder, 78, enjoys a game of darts, one of his favourite parts of the Adult Day Program at the Houston Health Centre. He and his wife Marie participate in the program once a week, enjoying the friendly and encouraging workers like home support worker Annette Viersen, left.

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Three days a week, a group of local seniors from the community and from long-term care enjoy warm company, games and exercises at the Adult Day Program in the Houston Health Centre. Subsidized by Northern Health, the Adult Day Program costs $5 per day, or $7 if they need to be

picked up, and runs Monday, Wednesday, Friday every week, 10:30 to 2:30, giving breaks for family care givers and assisting seniors to live safely at home, said Program Coordinator Valarie Smith. “We follow through what has been set out by a physical health team,” said Smith, adding that the team includes case managers,

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The Morice Mountain Nordic Ski Club Membership Houston Secondary School webpage: http://hssweb. Pick up your registration package from Countrywide sd54.bc.ca Sports or download from www.xcskimoricemtn.com.

Legion Ladies Auxiliary is holding a Hot Turkey Dinner Friday, Dec. 7th upstairs from 11 to 1 p.m. Legion Loft. There is also a Christmas Craft and bake sale. Everyone welcome.

Structural Firefighting/Hwy Rescue. Interested? Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. is accepting applications. No experience necessary please contact Byron - F/C 250-696-3348 or come to a fire practice: Thurs. @ 1930 hrs (7:30 pm)

Houston Midget Girls Hockey Team home tournament at the Claude Parish Memorial Arena Saturday, Dec. 8. 7:30 am Houston vs. Burns Lake, 9:15 am Houston vs. Vanderhoof, 4:15 pm Houston vs. Fraser Lake. n July 2007 Come out and cheer on our local hockey players! GO Newspapers FLYERS!!! The Houston Figure Skating Club will be taking orders

Pantone 287 Blue for Cultured Christmas Trees. The 5-7’ Douglas Fir Pantone 356 Green Trees from Moose Meadows Farm in Quesnel, BC will Pantone 139 Harvest arrive in Houston on Dec. 8. $35/tree. Please contact

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HouSToN PuBlIC lIBRaRy EVENTS... Thurs., Dec. 6: “Family PJ Story Time” from 6-7pm. Wear your PJ’s and bring a blanket and a pillow. Light snacks will be provided. • Dec. 11: author Visit with Keith Billington. Keith will be discussing his new book Tseloh-ne (The People At the End of the Rocks): Journey Down Davie Trail. His previous books are House Calls by Dogsled (Harbour Publishing, 2008) and Cold Land, Warm Hearts (Harbour Publishing, 2010) • Sat., Dec. 15 from 1-4pm: Join Miake Elliott from Countrywide Sports at the library for a fun afternoon of snowshoeing theory and practice. Learn how to snowshoe safely and confidently. $10 per family (four or more people), $3 per person (adult) $2 per child 7 to 12 years (children 6 and under are free). All children 12 and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult. A limited number of snowshoes will be available to use. Hot chocolate and snacks will be served after the practical portion of the workshop. Please call the library to pre-register for this event! 250-845-2256.

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Topley Volunteer Fire Dept. meetings every 2nd Tues. of the month at 7:30 pm. Fire practices every Thurs. at 7:30 pm.

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Topley Victory Church services: 10:30 a.m.

Granisle and District Seniors meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thurs. of each month at 1pm in the Seniors Centre. Granisle Volunteer Fire Department meetings & fire practices every Tues., 7 p.m. at the Fire Hall.

The Houston legion Branch 249: Meeting: 2nd Mon. of the month is Executive, 4th Mon. is General Meeting (we Granisle Church of the Way services are Sun., 11 have not been able to get a quorum in months, members a.m. Bible study is Thurs. at 7 p.m. please attend).

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doctors, nurses and p hy s i o t h e r a p i s t s and sometimes home care. Smith says the program includes a physiotherapistapproved exercise program for mobility and strengthening, and games for hand-eye coordination and memory, such as a beanbag imitation game where one client does a beanbag routine and then they go around a circle and each person copies the routine. It’s all done in a fun and positive way, so that even when someone can’t do the activity or remember a routine, the staff make them feel worthy and commend the good effort, Smith added. Besides doing exercise, the group, currently six people from the community and a few from long-term care, has lunch together, suited to individual dietary needs, and they play games like cards or darts; they also have parties on holidays and birthdays and occasionally go on outings or have singers or children in to do a play, Smith said. “For me, it’s a day where I can be around other people and see friendly faces,” said 74 year old participant Marie Rieder, adding that

it’s especially nice living so far from her four children who are in southern B.C., Ontario and Switzerland. “We come in here and everybody is really friendly and smiling. It feels really like a home,” she said. When asked what her favourite part of the program is, Rieder paused for a moment. “Playing darts, playing bingo, everything. I like everything,” she said. And Rieder is not alone in her enjoyment and appreciation for the program. Kathy Knight, the program activity worker, said her job is to make fun time and she has a lot of fun doing it. “It’s fun for me and I get to meet amazing people,” she said. “The people are so lovely and they’re all from the pioneer kind of time so they’re hard working, they don’t expect anything. They’re kind, they’re generous, you learn so much from them and they’re just so giving,” she said. The group loves to have people come in and sing or do a skit, said Smith. A n y o n e interested can contact Valarie Smith at 250-8764515.

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