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Dunster School occupied by community
Students and parents from the Dunster community occupied the school this week to draw attention to a process to transfer the school to the community that had seemed to come to a standstill.
cently, and the rounds Local: Residents occupy school to illustrate their desire to keep it open this year. and rounds of discus-
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bout 30 parents and concerned Dunster community members occupied the Dunster Fine Arts Elementary School on Monday in protest of the closing of the institution. The action was needed, said community member Lelani Arris, because the process to determine who would or could take over the school seemed to have come to a standstill, and
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the group wanted to illustrate the urgency of the situation to those making the decisions. “The decision was made out of frustration by the fact that we have jumped through all of the hoops they have given us to jump through and we seem to be back at square one.” The hoops Arris refers to include the assessment of the building, that was completed re-
sions with both the School District and the Regional District to try and gain control of the building so some sort of educational instruction could take place this September. The School Board had suggested a Wells model for the school, which would require another group to maintain and cover the costs of operating the school and the district would cover the educational costs, but they indicated it would not be in place until 2011. “The most important
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thing in my mind is the continuity,” said Arlene MacDonald. “We cannot have discontinuity, we cannot close it and talk about a reopening.”
abuse, which is why she is taking part in the protest action. “Somehow or other in September, 2010, the doors have to be open to children, and
“I am not here because we want something in a year or two. We want it now.” ~ Arlene MacDonald
MacDonald said that moving the students to another school is, in her opinion, a form of child
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they have to be educated here. I am not here because we want something in a year or two.
We want it now. These children have a culture here, so it would be like ripping them out of their culture and their family.” MacDonald added that the entire community has worked incredibly hard to establish a school that reflects the values and culture of the Dunster community, so closing the doors would be one step closer to losing the unique opportunity the school has provided the Valley for 94 years. “We have created
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» CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS IN THE ROBSON VALLEY Valemount Mayor, Bob Smith, and local MLA, Shirley Bond, cut the celebratory cake for the eagerly awaiting children. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks
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Local resident Bob Thompson MC’s the celebration in McBride. Photo by Birgit Stutz
nt’s festivities kicked off Valemou da na Ca of ub Cl r 5th Avenue. The Old English Ca with a parade down ua Estabrooks Photo by Josh
Keith Heidorn and Bonnie Marklund display some local artisan’s creations at the Mount Robson Canada Da y Festivities. Photo by Shar on McColm
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An RCMP officer, decked out in full red surge, takes in the fireworks display in Valemount. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks
face painted by Jakobi Blais has his McBride. aw Cassidy Br n in Stutz Photo by Birgit
MLA Shirley Bond took some time to attend both Valemount and McBride’s Canada Day festivities. Photo by Joshua Estabrooks
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This week in the Robson Valley was a historic one. I am sure you all have heard by now of the protest action taken by the Dunster community in an attempt to save their school from the bureaucratic nightmare that is our political system. But what you may not have heard yet is how swiftly and effectively it worked. In my many conversations and meetings with the protesters, it was incredibly evident that all they wanted was fair and honest treatment. Treatment that they felt was not being acknowledged at the School District level or the Provincial level. Sure there were ongoing discussions regarding some entity taking over the operation of the building, but the back and forth lagged on for months, and as the school year drew to a close, no real solutions had been achieved. It was a grand game of he said she said, and after a while, especially when the future of your community is at stake, patience wears thin. So it made perfect sense to me what they did. They got noticed. Maybe not in the way everyone in the Valley would have chosen to, but it worked like a charm. It was like a game of political dominoes, from the top down, as first MLA Shirley Bond (who to be fair has been working on this issue from the beginning, but again time was running out) got on the case to make sure nothing at the Provincial level would hold up the transfer. This cleared up some of the he said she said, but there was still the issue of who exactly was going to take the building over. The meetings began with fervour, and by the time the School District got their injunction there was light at the end of the tunnel for the community. What this proves to me, and should to all of us, is there is nothing wrong with standing up for what you believe in. Everyone involved in this potentially messy conflict was respectful and understanding of the other side’s reasons for doing what they did. There were no screaming matches, and absolutely no destruction of property. And most importantly, both sides will get what they want. The School District will be able to unload what they consider a financial liability (although I agree they have yet to make a very convincing case of it) and the community looks like they will be able to secure the school in time to set something up for September. Dunsterites, thank you for your shining example of how to get things done. If every community had your passion and dedication, just imagine what we could accomplish locally, as well as provincially, and even nationally.
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am responding to the June 8th Council notes on Allan Frederick’s presentation to Council on MCFC issues where he stated he attended “to make a point here.” I noticed you didn’t attend the June 8th Council meeting or the MCFC AGM and question where you get some of your information. If you had attended the meetings you would have noticed you missed the most important point of the former Councillor, Alternate Director and Chair of the CF presentation, when stated that he “felt the MCFC monthly meetings should not be open to the public,” and requested that Council reconsider the Board’s decision to hold its monthly meetings open to the public and that “the open policy be removed.” In doing so, Frederick questioned whether I was acting in the best interest of the Village population that elected me and reminded me that I am elected by the citizens of McBride and not those outside of the Village boundaries. They have an elected Regional District representative who admittedly is no longer on the MCFC Board. Joshua Estabrooks
Frederick also chastised me for questioning in a public meeting; accused me of secrecy and with holding information; questioned why I wouldn’t sign documents that weren’t open for discussion and suggested that my participation in MCFC should be drawn along voting lines. Frederick’s request inadvertently proves another point; just apply to Council to try to have a Board decision overturned. What Frederick is actually asking me to do as a Councillor is to overturn a decision I made in good faith as a Director on the CF Board and again close the monthly meetings to the public, which includes the residents of McBride. I give the same weight to Frederick’s request as I do Mike Monroe’s; who, as a former director of the CF, an Electoral H Representative and also as someone who lives outside the Village boundaries, voted to hold the meetings open to the public. Burns Lake has recently gone through much the same experience, when after a public outcry and years of public complaints a journalist and a former town councillor requested information under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIPP) reDeanna Mickelow
garding the financial decisions made by their CF Board and its umbrella companies. After two years of submissions, and besides finding out from the CGA that they did not receive the right tax advice from the beginning, the Commissioner found that their CF and all of its subsidiaries are public bodies and instructed them to respond to the request for (in part), the accounting records and the financial statements of the CF which they submitted to a CGA for a report. As part of its current restructuring process, Burns Lake, which has only one defacto member of Council, now holds regular open meetings with lots of opportunity for public input at the meetings, with a goal of transparency. They now recognize that its not positive to have a community forest by name and not be by nature. This came at a huge cost to the community; there was a lot of staff turnover during the two years of submissions to the FOIPP Commissioner; an admission of mistakes made, a bad debt write off and money lost that is not recoverable. The articles “Transparency Benefits All” and “Freedom of Information review Now Completed” can be viewed on the Burns Lake District News website. The Commissioner’s decision means that people outside of our Village boundaries have the same rights to access information as those who live inside our Village boundaries. Village residents are able to vote for who is on the CF Board through their votes on Council. With the last CF director-at-large position now filled by the Mayor, the residents outside the Village limits have no representation on the CF Board. This leaves no choice but to approach a member of Mayor and Council to have their concerns heard with regard to the CF. Our Council put forth a motion to “revisit the structure of the Board with the expectation that changes be made, pending legal advice.” The question on restructuring the Board had to do with the physical representation on the Board of every person within the CF footprint. As Frederick has pointed out, the problems in the CF started long before my time on Council. This is true and there traditionally has been very little information that has come forth, until the Mayor resigned from the CF. Regardless of what the structure ends up being; as a Councillor, I would also like to see more information from the CF coming to an open meeting and set some expectations of the CF.
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Petunia rolling into Valemount
As for the accusation of secrecy and withholding information I have suggested on numerous occasions that the structure of the MCFC Board be determined by public referendum. Yes, I believe I am acting in the best interest of the citizens of McBride. I stand opposed to closing the doors of the MCFC monthly meetings to the public, again. In my opinion, this would be a huge step backwards and is not in the best interest of anyone, especially the citizens of McBride. We are a forest dependent community and almost every citizen is affected by the CF in some way or another. I believe the CF issues need to be resolved through an open and meaningful dialogue of all the stakeholders in the CF and that those who live within the footprint should be able to have a say in the forest they live in. I appreciate the opportunity to clarify any misconceptions around my participation in the Community Forest issues and hope that Mr. Frederick can respect my opinion as well as I do his. Loranne Martin McBride
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winging, swooning, whistling, yodelling songwriter Petunia will be bringing his music to the Anglican/ United Church on Tuesday, July 13. Petunia grew up in rural Ste. Dorothee, Laval, Quebec and spent his early musical career playing street corners and subways all over North America. He now has 6 CDs to his credit and plays over 150 shows a year in Canada, the US and Europe. Petunia grew up on punk, but when he was introduced to the old, classic country songs it changed his life. He pored through a friend’s vinyl collection and hit the streets of Toronto playing tunes by the Carter Family, Jimmy Rodgers and Leadbelly. Within a year his music was paying the bills. His 2007 recording “Petunia and the Loons” was named the #1 Independent CD release of the year on college radio in the Folk/Roots/Blues category. He’s written a hitch hiking travelogue, composed songs for the Caravan Farm Theatre’s production of “The Secret Sorrow of Hatchet Jack McPhee” and had his music featured on CBC television’s “Wild Roses”. The Province newspaper praised his music as “part Hank Sr. with a big dash of Jimmy Rodgers and all punctuated with regular, unearthly slides into a haunted falsetto that could summon spirits in tattered overalls from their Appalachian graves.” Petunia will be appearing at the Anglican/United Church in Valemount on Tuesday, July 13 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets cost $12, and are available at the door or in advance at Infinity.
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ell, the HST petition has gone to Elections BC and from there it will go to the BC Government. Mr. Campbell’s rich friends now say they will challenge the petition in court as being unconstitutional. 700,000 registered voters, peacefully asking their government to listen to them, and opposing a new tax? That must be a whole new low in unconstitutional! Actually that is a typical Government ploy of finding means to drag citizens into court and keeping them there until all the citizen’s money is gone. Then the Government declares a court victory. Meanwhile Mr. Campbell claims giving merchants a list of all the things now subject to the new tax would have been “advertising.” So they have to collect the tax, but he won’t tell them on what. There is a difference between necessary information and advertising, you know, Campbell. Unless, of course, the plan is to keep the wide range of new tax items secret from the public until they can be blended into the sales slips and impossible to discern. Now let’s get on with the Site C fight. Campbell’s government says we need Site C to “provide electricity for British Columbians over the next 40 years.” That is just before he also says “it will be a good income for the BC Government when we EXPORT the power.” And just after he said “There will be no more major power projects built on BC Rivers AFTER SITE C.” So Site C is a done deal, is it? No environmental meetings, no listening to the people who will be flooded out of their towns and homes? No concern that the last bits of fine agricultural land in the Province will all be under water (now that you’ve allowed Vancouver to pave over the Fraser Valley). But of course, we can always get our food from your friends in California, can’t we? After we export our power and water to them, of course. Dorothy Simpson McBride
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Valemount council briefs Joshua Estabrooks
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he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on June 22. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Murray Capstick, Bobbi Roe, Rita Tchir, Cynthia Piper, Administrator Tom Dall, and Deputy Director of Corporate Services Sandy Salt attended. Kinder Morgan Ian Anderson spoke to council about the possible future plans of Kinder Morgan Canada Inc. and how they might affect the Village of Valemount. Anderson stated that they are just beginning the initial stages of consultation with their customers to see if there is a demand for twinning further stretches of the pipeline. If in fact there were demand, he said, they would then begin the lengthy planning process, which would include rounds of consultation with stakeholders and land users. If all of those are positive, he said they would then look at the construction phase. Anderson said that they are in the “very early stages. Right now it is just an idea, but it needs support from customers, communities and stakeholders.”
When asked they might be back in a construction capacity, Anderson said not before 2014. Invasive Weeds Council received a presentation from Andrea Eastham of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council outlining and explaining the current partnership the Village has with the council. She said it was imperative to maintain the relationship with local Council’s and explained just what the council is doing to limit the spread of invasive plants in the Robson Valley. Community Awareness night Council received a letter from the station manager at VCTV, asking for the use of the community hall for a community awareness night. The goal of the evening would be to let people know what there is to do in town, and to try and minimize conflicts between various events. The letter also requested that council organize and create a community calendar that would encompass all of the events in the area, and manage the calendar as things are added or taken out. Council carried a mo-
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tion to wave the rental fee for the community hall, and to refer the idea of a community calendar to staff with the expectation of a report on the subject. Mayor Smith also recommended that the Regional District be engaged to help with developing a community calendar. Accessory Dwelling unit Council received a request and an information package from resident Rhondi Hurlbut, who asked council to consider allowing her to build an accessory dwelling unit for her mother. Hurlbut’s request comes from the fact that her mother would like to live independently, but still would like to be within helping distance of her daughter, so a separate dwelling unit would be ideal, situated on Hurlbut’s existing property. Councillor Piper said that looking into the issue would be a good idea as many people in the Village may be in the same situation, and council carried a motion to send the issue to staff to look into further.
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he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held June 22 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman, Mike Moseley, Loranne Martin and Rick Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine in attendance. Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith was absent. Cancer treatment centre Sonya Kruger, communications specialist for Northern Health, gave a power point presentation for Council regarding the Northern Cancer Control Strategy. Information was also provided on the North’s new regional cancer centre, which will be the sixth one in the province. The Northern Cancer Control Strategy is a joint initiative between the Provincial Health Services Authority, BC Cancer Agency, and Northern Health. Kruger told Council that ground breaking for the new cancer treatment centre is expected to take place this summer with construction to be completed by the end of 2012. This will be the first time that the Northern region will have radiation therapy available to its patients. For more information on the cancer centre, visit www.northerncancercare.com. Eco-park Clements told Council that the eco-
park development is on schedule and that a call for concrete work and washroom construction will be tendered. Grant-in-aid to McBride high school A motion was carried that the Council of the Corporation of the Village of McBride provides a grant-in-aid of $250 to the McBride Secondary School to go towards a trip to the Bamfield Marine Research Station October 12-16. Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 704, 2010 A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Subdivision and Development Servicing Bylaw No. 704, 2010” be given first and second reading. Statements and reports A motion was carried that the Corporation of the Village of McBride 2009 Financial Statements be approved. A motion was carried that the Corporation of the Village of McBride 2009 Council Remuneration and Expense Report be received and approved. A motion was carried that the Corporation of the Village of McBride 2009 Employee Remuneration and Expense Report be received and approved. A motion was carried that the Corporation of the Village of McBride 2009 Financial Information Schedule (Suppliers of Goods and Services Report) be received and approved. A motion was carried that the Corporation of the Village of McBride 2010 Annual Report be approved.
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canoe mountain rodeo Cassidy Brawn to sing National Anthem BIRGIT STUTZ CONTRIBUTOR
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The winner of Valemount Idol, Cassidy Brawn, sings during the Valemount Idol Finals
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Valemount Idol winner Cassidy Brawn will be singing Canada’s National Anthem at this weekend’s Canoe Mountain Rodeo. “I have never sung at a rodeo before,” said 14-year-old Brawn, who will be attending Grade 10 at McBride Secondary this fall. Brawn has, however, sung at Canada Day celebrations, Remembrance Day celebrations, Valemountain Days and anywhere she can. “I have been singing ever since I was two years old,” she said. “I got into it just for the fun of it. I always liked singing along with songs. The first time I performed in front of an audience was at age 3. I was singing ‘Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star’ to my 2-year-old brother to calm him down. That was at a campsite near Willow Point where we used to live and people gathered around us.” Brawn’s mother, Dannielle Alan, said she is excited for Cassidy that she has the chance to sing at the Valemount Rodeo. “Every performance is a learning opportunity for her. Music has been her passion from the time she could talk and bang around on the piano.” Brawn’s grandfather on
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editor@thevalleysentinel.com The fifth annual Canoe Mountain Rodeo is set to entertain the Robson Valley in true cowboy style. The rodeo has been a hit every year of its existence, said organizing committee member, Bob Griffin, with last year being one of the most successful years yet. “It’s definitely getting better every year. Our stands were full, we had pretty good attendance.” This year, some last minute changes with the BC Rodeo Association (BCRA) circuit has caused a few hiccups, but Griffin said he contacted the World Professional Bull Riding Association and the BC Barrel Racing Association, and they were overjoyed to take part in the event. “BCRA phoned me up and told me to change my dates, and I told them I couldn’t because I had my announcers hired and my bands lined up.” The events scheduled for the rodeo include the everpopular bull riding, barrel racing, packhorse racing, and a variety of exciting events for children and the young at heart. It all gets started on Friday at 5:00 p.m. with an evening of bull riding, followed by a dance in the big tent. On Saturday, there will be a pancake breakfast from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. with the barrel racing beginning at 1:00 p.m. followed immediately by the packhorse races.
On Sunday, a pancake breakfast will again be available, followed by a barrel racing run off. When the barrel racers are done, the kids events will begin said Griffin, which will be lots of fun to take part in and watch. “We’re going to have a jackpot gymkhana for the kids, which will include a variety of horsemanship events and a chance to win half the pot.” Participants will pay $5.00 to enter the events, and the winner will take half of the money raised. The organizers are also trying to round up some sheep for the “mutton busting” event, and if they get enough wild ponies, will have a wild horse race for the kids as well. “We will have stick races for the kids too.” This year’s rodeo will be a memorial event, commemorating Griffin’s parents, John and Anne, who homesteaded the property where the rodeo takes place. They passed away last year, so Griffin said he felt it was fitting to dedicate the event to their memory. A variety of vendors will also be on the grounds, and Griffin said they have dropped the entrance fee in order to encourage as many people to come out as possible. Ticket prices will be $15.00 per day for adults (kids 12 and under are free) and $10.00 for seniors. There will be no gate charge on Sunday, and camping in the field on the grounds will be only $5.00. “The only way we can keep running is if people show up, so we’re hoping to get some good crowds to come out and support the event.”
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Local resident publishes first children’s book (in two languages) Joshua Estabrooks
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T
he stories of our Valley’s early settlers have fascinated and entertained local residents for generations. The aural history of these early pioneers has been collected in a number of historical books, but rarely, if ever, are they put in a form specifically for children. Those days are over, as local resident Seiji Hiroe received the first copies of his children’s book, “The Cowboy Fisherman” this week. The book is based on a story he was told about Slim Lebans, his wife Catherine’s grandfather, and a fishing adventure Slim had while living and working on the West Coast. The story is one of friendship, said Hiroe, between Slim and a Japanese fisherman named Tomizou, during the Great Depression. Slim was a man trying his hand at fishing to support
Above: Seiji Hiroe with his first published children’s book. Below: close up of the cover. Below right: one of the illustrations from the book.
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his family, and Tomizou was a seasoned fisherman who took Slim under his wing. The story describes an incident where the ocean was dangerously choppy, and Slim had to use his cowboy skills to save his and his son’s life by lassoing a piling when their boat anchor disappeared into the ocean. Hiroe drew all the illustrations himself, and wrote the words in both Japanese and English. “I thought it is a book that maybe I could publish in Japan too, which is why I included the Japanese words as well.” The whole process took Hiroe about a year and a half, he said, and credits the encouragement of residents of the Valley for going through with making it into a professionally published book. “I thought it was a really neat story because war has left a lot of scars on communities but within them there are nice stories. I thought I should tell the story to my
grandchildren so I wrote the book and then people here said Seiji you should publish this.” Since publishing approximately 500 copies, Hiroe said he has already sold over 60 before they even made it up to Valemount. They will be sold in a few museums in the Lower Mainland, as well as the Japanese Heritage Centre, but the bulk of the copies will be available locally. “It will be in some of the stores, or people can call me to get a copy.” Hiroe said he came to Canada to fulfill a dream of running a big ranch, but said he quickly refocused his goal to something a little more achievable. “I still have a small farm. At first I wanted to be on a big farm but I quickly found out you need lots of money.” Hiroe said he met Catherine while living in Edmonton, and they decided to move to Valemount together, and have been together ever since.
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Dunster School occupied by public; solution of ownership almost in place From front the school in a spiritual mode, and the children are taught spiritual values and it is a strong culture. Not all public schools are the same and the Dunster school has to be preserved. It’s not just about going to school and getting your bloody report cards, it’s about the culture.” Other protestors feel that the decision to close the school was a denial of due process, as they still have not provided the community with the numbers needed to justify their opinion that the school is losing money. “I don’t feel that we have had due process met because they have never proven that this school was ever operating in a deficit,” said Chris Chapman. “There is economic stress in the system, in the school board, but we have operated in the black for a good number of years and so there is no reason why this particular school should be closed when they have put huge amounts of money into schools that are half full, and we’re taking the hit. They should have had to have a response for that before they close the school.” With regard to who exactly is going to take over the operation of the building, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Area H Director Ken Starchuck said that in order for the Regional District to take it over, the money to operate it would have to come from somewhere, and no one in the Robson Valley wants to see their taxes increased any more than
they already have. “If we took it over it would have to follow the regional process,” he said, which would also mean more delays, and could jeopardize the goal to have it open for this upcoming school year. The solution that is currently being discussed is to have the building transferred to a community group, like the Dunster Community Forest, to operate, but there was, until recently, no guarantees that the
move barriers. That’s the message I tried to send to the Minister of Education. They are working, it’s just not going as quickly as parents would like and I understand that.” On July 1, within hours of the School District getting a court injunction that would allow them to arrest any protestor who refused to leave the school building, some sort of action on the part of the Ministry of Edu-
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Ministry of Education or the Provincial Government would allow such a transfer to take place. Hence the action that took place last week, which was successful in getting the desired responses from the Ministry of Education and the Province. MLA Shirley Bond immediately jumped up to the plate, and said that she walked a letter urging the Minister of Education to expedite the transfer process if and when it got to that level. “I can’t make a decision for the School District and I can’t make a decision for the Regional District,” said Bond, “but what I can do is make sure that when it ends up on my desk I am doing everything I can to re-
cation and the Province was in the works. Premier Gordon Campbell even got involved in the issue on July 2, stating that; “Shirley Bond has been working hard with parents, students, the board of education and the Minister of Education to find a solution for Dunster Elementary School. Certainly we understand the pressures school districts are under and we need to find a way to support rural and remote schools. If the transfer of the Dunster School property to a third party is what is required to keep this school open, then that is something we will support.” Shortly thereafter, the sentiment was echoed by the Minster of Education, who sent a letter saying the transfer would not be held up by anything on their end if a group to take it over was identified. “They will support the transfer of the building,” said PAC Chair, Christine Tay-
lor. “If we can reach an agreement with the Regional District, the government has done their part by saying they will dispose of it in a timely manner, and she went so far as to say there is a possibility to use the Wells model for this September.” Meanwhile, 5-15 people were served with the court injunction, and had to appear in court via telephone to discuss their possible charges, even though the protestors had left the school property upon hearing of the decision by the court. In a conversation with Superintendent of Schools, Brian Pepper, he said that he believes the School District acted correctly and effectively in order to secure the building, but would not say for sure whether or not the people served court papers would be facing charges or not. “The School District is not vindictive,” said Pepper, “You’ll have to read between the lines.” On Monday, July 5, a meeting was held to come to a conclusion on who will be taking over the school. “Dunster Fine Arts School Society will be the new group that will be the ones to take over the school and people are in the process of drafting up the proposal for the School District. The back up plan is that if they will not let our own society handle it then the Regional District would step back in and draft a proposal to get the building then immediately transfer it to the school society.” The back up plan would not be ideal, however, as it would have to follow the same processes that frustrated the community in the first place. Taylor added that if a society is needed immediately, they would work under the umbrella of a Robson Valley Music Society, who put on the annual music festival in the area. SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
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In these two photos, Mary Hooker, representing the Fall Fair Committee presents donations of $222.11 each were given to the Dunster Community Assoc. (kitchen supplies), McBride Evangelical Free Church (kitchen supplies), and Royal Purple (Christmas Food Baskets) as part of the “Eat Healthy, Eat Local” programme. Above: Mary Hooker presents a cheque to Flo Mynio from the Royal Purple. Below: Mary Hooker presents a cheque to Dan Carlaw of the E-Free Church.
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18 • Wednesday July 07, 2010 The Valley Sentinel
Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo
CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU
About this photo Description: A newlyweds’ home
decorated for their arrival in Tete Jaune, BC.
Date: 1910s Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.21.15 Image: 14 of 70 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear you can contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.
Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Patience is a virtue, Aries. The best will be in store for you later in the week. There’s not much chance for adventure Monday or Tuesday, but things pick up on Wednesday. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a good night is in store this week. The night brings rewards you did not expect. Working hard yields more than financial success.
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, it seems as if drama is always following you. That’s because you tend to be the life of the party or prefer all eyes be on you. Think about being less conspicuous. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, it’s hard to keep friends if you are overly critical of the way they live their lives. Remember, no one is perfect — including you. Keep an open mind.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Trust your instincts, Gemini. Someone who seems like they have your best interests at heart really may have ulterior motives. Heed Capricorn’s sage advice.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, start thinking about curbing your spending. Your finances are in trouble if you don’t make some changes. More is going out than is coming into your accounts.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Trust your instincts, Gemini. Someone who seems like they have your best interests at heart really may have ulterior motives. Heed Capricorn’s sage advice.
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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, there’s not much you can do about the current situation. Complaining about things won’t solve anything, so why waste the breath? Better news is on the horizon.
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You’re in over your head, Sagittarius. Too many projects and not enough helpers can leave you feeling overwhelmed. You may want to tackle one thing at a time.
CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, new beginnings have arrived and you’re excited about all of the prospects. Others may share your joy but not to the extent that you do. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it’s alright to be cautious with your decisions, but taking much too long could indicate you’re not ready for a change. Soon a spouse or partner will grow impatient. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 It’s hard to accept help sometimes, Pisces. But help is what you need right now. Accept it with open arms.
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Free HST Seminar We’re here to help. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is offering free seminars to provide information on the pour la Harmonized Sales Séminaires tax (HST).
TVH
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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Time:
10:00 a.m. to noon
Location:
Best Western 1950 Highway 5 S Valemount, B.C.
Seating is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot. To register, leave a voice message at (888)-805-6662. Please provide your name and phone number and specify the city of the information session you wish to attend. Registration will be confirmed.
Nous sommes là pour vous aider. L’Agence du revenu du Canada (ARC) offre des séminaires gratuits pour renseigner les entrepreneurs au sujet de la taxe de vente harmonishée (TVH). Un séminaire gratuit sera présenté dans votre région : Date: Heure: Lieu:
le jeudi 15 juillet 2010 de 10h00 à 12h00 Best Western 1950 Route 5 S Valemount, C.-B.
Les places étant limitées, prenez soin de réserver un siège. Pour vous inscrire, laissez un message vocal au 888-805-6662. Indiquez votre nom et votre numéro de téléphone et précisez la cité où vous désirez assister au séminaire. Votre inscription vous sera confirmée.
20 • Wednesday July 07, 2010 The Valley Sentinel RE/MAX Centre City • 1679 15th Avenue • Prince George BC V2L 3X2 • 1-250-562-3600
The Right Agent... For Today’s Market. 934 5th Avenue, McBride, BC - Immaculate home - First time on market - Excellent location - Oak kitchen - Detached garage
249,000
1040 Cypress Road, Valemount BC
$265,000
- Nice country rancher - Large 2.25 acre lot - 4 bdrm, 2 baths - Paved driveway - Immaculate & private
2345 Westlund Road, McBride, BC
$580,000
- Private horse farm - Immaculate family home - New 3 stall barn with loft - New garage and shop - Excellent location
13770 Glacier Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC
$529,000
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13180 Dome Cr Road, Dome Creek, BC
$550,000
- Riverfront acreage - Large carriage home - Fenced 120 acres - Many buildings & barns - Worth a look – very appealing
14510 Blackman Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC
$159,900
- Nice getaway property - Immaculate older mobile - Fenced yard and lawns - Excellent location - Four bedrooms w/family room
Spittal Creek, Tete Jaune Cache, BC
$159,000
- Vast Valley view parcel - Cleared 9.15 acres - 3 bdrm Modular home - Guest cottage & gardens - On mountain water - Best view in the area
361 Dominion Street, McBride, BC
$238,500
- Nice executive home - With shop on 3 lots - Immaculate estate sale - Natural wood craftsmanship - Priced to sell
Each office independently owned and operated.
Data is from sources believed to be reliable but accuracy is not guaranteed.
1097 5th Avenue, McBride, BC
$198,500
- Beautiful home - Bright and open - Five bedrooms - Large corner lot - Excellent gardens - Central location
2300 Westlund Road, McBride, BC
835 Beaven Crescent, Valemount, BC
$239,000
3709 Hinkelman Road, McBride, BC
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$549,500
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$163,500
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$49,900
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$185,000
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$99,000
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