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ECO PARk OPENING - page 2

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A large crowd gathered to witness the opening of McBride’s award-winning eco-sensitive park. On

Sunday, July 31, at the new park located on Raven Road, a persistent drizzle had forced the ceremony under the cover of a large tent where Mayor Mike Frazier of the Village of McBride, dedicated the park in the memory of Phil & Jennie Gaglardi.

“This is a celebration and appreciation of all or-ganizations and people who worked to make this project a success,” Mayor Frazier declared. With the project very close to completion, Mayor Fra-zier expressed the importance of coming together to celebrate and be thankful for “our partnerships that made this project possible.” Mayor Frazier recognized Economic Development Officer (EDO) Margaret Graine and her team for their “relentless devotion to the success of this project.” “All the contractors big and small can take a bow for a job well done,” said Mayor Frazier.

Mayor Frazier noted how government partner-ships played a huge role in the funding the project and that without the programs in place by the pro-vincial and federal government the Village of Mc-Bride would not have been able to take on a project like this one. According to Mayor Frazier, McBride’s contribution was only about 30 per cent of the total funding. “Special thanks to Minister Shirley Bond our MLA and the Honourable Jay Hill our (former) federal MP as well as all of their colleagues in both governments for their support through the ‘Build Canada Fund’ and the ‘Community Adjustment Fund’,” said Mayor Frazier.

The staff of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) was recognized for their sup-port and contributions. Regional District Chair, Art Kaehn, was in attendance and Mayor Frazier thanked him for coming and recognized the “great partnership” the Village of McBride and the RDFFG enjoyed.

The Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) was recognized for approving “trust dollars” allocated to McBride for this project.

The McBride Community Forest Corporation was recognized for having built the trails, conducting onsite work, logging and the removal of materi-als. “Most importantly is the partnership we have made with Northland Holdings, which is the Sand-man Corporation,” said Mayor Frazier, stating the partnership is the most critical piece of the whole

endeavour. Mayor Fra-zier explained that the corporation entered into a long-term agreement with the Village of Mc-Bride for the use of this land, which has helped to secure a huge piece of McBride’s future. “Because of this agree-ment we don’t have to worry about wastewater management over the next few decades, we can move ahead confi-dently knowing we have one less potential prob-lem,” said Mayor Frazier. “We are very grateful to Northland Holdings, the Gaglardi family and all their staff.”

Mayor Frazier showed appreciation to and rec-ognized the sponsors of the opening ceremony event: The McBride IGA, The McBride Chamber of Commerce, Scotiabank, McBride Home Hardware, The B.C. Prince George Community Futures office, Mr. Rodney Gainer, The Valley Sentinel, students and volunteers, the Village of McBride staff and Jane Houlden, Keith Berg and Doreen Beck for providing music. Mayor Frazier also thanked all the crafts people who brought their work to display at the event.

Rodney Sidloski, CEO of HELP International, pre-sented HELP International’s 2011 Environmental Leadership Award, to EDO Margaret Graine and Mayor Frazier, “in recognition of their amazing ef-fort to make this historic environment saving proj-ect a reality,” said Sidloski. According to Sidloski what is remarkable is that McBride will be the first community in all of British Columbia that will no longer have one litre of wastewater going into a water body. Sidloski praised McBride for establish-ing an organization that was embracing change. “Somebody along the line must have said ‘we don’t want to leave our kids with a legacy and systems that do not work’,” said Sidloski.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be representing the Gaglardi family on this very special day,” said Kev-in White, Director of Operations for Central and Northern B.C. Sandman Corporation. Bob Gaglar-di founded the Sandman Company in 1967. Many Sandman Hotels are along the highway routes that

Bob Gaglardi built. “Our company has very emo-tional attachment to properties in the north and communities like McBride. The Gaglardi family very firmly believes in community involvement, spon-soring events such as this and using our resources to support such projects. Next year you will see us back again,” White promised, referring to the offi-cial completion of the wastewater project.

While MLA and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Shirley Bond, was unable to at-tend the event, she made the following statement by email, “One of my priorities as an MLA is to en-sure that small, rural communities like McBride receive support and resources from the provincial government for projects like this. We have tried to focus on investments that build and upgrade local infrastructure, including roads, water systems, sew-ers and public buildings. I congratulate the Village of McBride and thank all the project partners for working together to achieve such a significant and notable upgrade to local infrastructure.”

As Mayor Frazier said many times during the cer-emony, “this is a big deal for McBride.” Despite any of the controversies or perceived setbacks, the Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Park is a recreational resource for the community that showcases a unique eco-sensitive green technology never used before in the entire country. This puts our Valley on the map in a very significant way.

Grand Opening of the Phil & Jennie Gaglardi ParkDaniel Betts

Editor

“In Recognition for Their Amazing Effort”Above right: Rodney Sidloski recognizes the tremendous effort both EDO Margaret Graine and Mayor Frazier have dedicated to make the the eco project possible and honours them with HELP International’s 2011 Environmental Leadership Award.Above Left: Jane Houlden and Keith Berg play alphorns at the park opening. Photo by Andrea Scholz

“Park Dedication Stone Revealed!”Above: (Left to Right) Mayor Mike Frazier, EDO Margaret Graine and Director of Operations, Northern B.C. Sandman Corporation, Kevin White remove the Village of McBride flag from the dedication stone of Phil & Jennie Gaglardi Park. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on July the 26th, 2011. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Bobbi Roe, Rita Tchir, Cynthia Piper, Murray Capstick, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall were all in attendance. Corporate Officer (CO) Sandy Salt was not in at-tendance.

Correspondence for Action:Valemount Community Forest Re: Robson Valley Wood Products Project Pro-posalCouncil carried a motion to send a letter of support to the Valemount Com-munity Forest Company to submit with their grant to the Labour Market Part-nership program in order to receive funds to finance a marketing and labour research position for the company.

Doreen VanAsten Re: Valemount Tourism DevelopmentCouncil carried a motion to forward a letter from Doreen VanAsten to Tour-ism Valemount. The letter is regarding Valemount’s tourism development with a suggestion to put the area on the map as a Heritage Cultural Site to be recog-nized internationally.

Firm Foundations Christian Outreach Re: Request to Waive FeesCouncil carried a motion to waive the fees for the use of the community hall Friday October 14th, and Saturday October 15th 2011, in order to hold a Family Community Christian Conference.

Herbert Boenisch Re: Bike Park & Mountain CoasterCouncil received a letter for information purposes only from Herbert Boenisch with the Mountain Coaster Valemount Project, saying he had a meeting with Andreas Thoni and strongly supported Thoni’s Bike Park Project proposed to use the same area.Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce Re: Planting New TreesCouncil received a letter for information purposes only from Marie Birkbeck Secretary Treasurer Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce requesting 4 or 5 of the Villages excess trees to replace the less healthy ones around the cem-etery.

Administrative ReportsCAO Re: Old Airport Fuel Treatment SiteCouncil carried a motion to allow the Robson Valley Fire Zone Attack Base to do fuel treatment on a 1.6 ha area at the Old Airport.

CAO Re: Community Wildfire Protection Plan Grant ApplicationCouncil carried a motion to approve staff to submit an application to UBCM through the Strategic Wildfire Prevention Initiative “Community Wildfire Pro-tection Plan Program” for finding to upgrade the Valemount Wildfire Protection Plan in the amount of $7500.00 and with $7500.00 being provided by the Vale-mount Community Forest bringing the total amount to $15,000.00.

CAO Re: YORA Valemount Bike Park and Ride CentreCouncil carried a motion to give Mayor Smith authority to sign a letter of support for YORA to begin the preparation of a non-commercial Crown Land application for a mountain bike park in the Five Mile Road vi-cinity. Council also carried a motion to encourage YORA to contact the Regional District of Fraser Fort George for support of the project as it would be within the Region District land base. Lastly, Council carried a motion for a letter to be written to YORA requesting they hold a meeting and provide a presentation to the stakeholders of the land area they are currently making application for.

CAO Re: BC Parks 100 SignCouncil carried a motion to approve the installation of the BC Parks 100th An-niversary Sign around or in the Information Centre once a suitable location has been found.

Financial ReportCouncil carried a motion to approve the Underwriters Insurance quote and increase the current Equipment and Building replacement values.

Bylaws/PolicesAnimal Regulation, Control and Licensing Bylaw No.667, 2011 Council and Public InputCouncil carried a motion for Council and the public to review the changes to the Bylaw and to provide comments back to the CAO so the committee can re-view if there is a need before August 3, 2011. For more information concerning this bylaw please contact the Village Office.

Village of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw No. 675, 2011 First, Second and Third ReadingCouncil carried a motion to give a first, second, and third reading of the Village of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw No. 675, 2011. For more information concerning this bylaw please contact the Village Office.

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OPINION

Embrace Change

In the last month our Val-ley has seen unprecedent-

ed attention to our economic plight. With an economic summit organized by our MP Cathy McLeod and well attended by MLA’s, busi-ness owners and concerned residents. Also this month Premier Clark’s Rural Caucus visited us. It would seem clear that we have gained the at-tention of both the federal and provincial gov-ernments. The hope is that our representatives can look at and address our issues to those who have the ability expedite our needs.

The most important part of a plan toward recovery is the active involvement of our com-munity. As both Minister Pat Bell and Minister Shirley Bond have said, there are no quick solu-tions that will suddenly and drastically turn the tide.

Our situation is no different from many towns or villages that have lost their primary industry but how we address and eventually solve our is-sues will be unique to our situation. However in order to find the solution we must act as a com-munity to support and actively participate in the recovery effort. Just as in any crisis, natural or man-made, we cannot expect others to come to our aid. If the banks of the Fraser River were over-flowing we would all go out and sand bag to keep the water out of our neighbour’s yards and basements because it is the right thing to do.

There are people and business owners in Cal-gary, Prince George, Vancouver and Toronto who would gladly pay our extra taxes and moving expenses to join a vibrant and close-knit rural community. Business owners who are not de-pendent on the urban environment would love to relocate away from the crime, pollution and noise of the city. Modern technology makes it possible for some kinds of business to operate anywhere.

It is important that any potential new busi-ness owner and their families be made to feel welcome. I was told once that in order to be considered a resident of our Valley a newcom-er had to put in six years. While it is great that some residents have put in their required time it doesn’t make the environment welcome for newcomers. Even immigrants to our country only need four years before applying for citi-

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zenship. For those residents who feel newcom-ers need to earn their stay, perhaps you would consider giving them quiet green cards and al-low them the benefit of the doubt knowing their presence is vitally important to the sustainabil-ity of our community. It is wonderful for a com-munity to have long standing residents and we all need their counsel on many issues. However, the reality is that the Valley needs to embrace the change that is coming.

Now that we have gained the eye of the govern-ment we need to do our part to promote and wel-come potential new residents to our Valley. New residents with new business will bring ideas, in-novations, solutions and larger networking of re-sources into our community. New and different businesses will also provide economic diversity,

which will protect us from the consequences of depending upon a single-industry economy.

Despite what some may believe we are not an economically closed community in that not everything that we need is available in the Val-ley and inevitably our resources leave the Val-ley in order to utilize goods and services that do not exist here. By welcoming new business and new residents with families, we can strengthen our community and our economy will inevitably grow.

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A place to find a sense of hope.That, in a nutshell, is what McBride residents can find by attending the free

information and support groups offered by the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C.“It’s a place to exchange information, support and find friendship with oth-

ers whose lives are affected by dementia,” says Leanne Jones, the Society’s local support and education coordinator.

Participants learn about dementia, its progression and the impact it may have on individuals and families. They also learn practical coping strategies, encouraging caregivers to actively engage in protecting and maintaining their physical and emotional health.

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With 4000 missing pounds in our Valley, Doctor Stefan Du Toit’s “Eat for Life” pro-gram has touched more than a few lives. Susan Gehrig started the program with

a group of friends in February of 2010 and has gone from 187 lbs down to 136 lbs.“I was surprised by how fast it worked. Within two months I didn’t look the same

at all. Lots of people have said I look totally different but you actually feel totally different,” said Gehrig.

While Gehrig’s ideal weight is 132 she is more than pleased with having reached her current weight. In the beginning Gehrig was thinking about the food and the weight and not actually connecting that to emotions and feelings. “I think it is very much connected. As you start to loose the weight you start to feel better, but then you start to realize there is more to food than sustaining our bodies,” said Gehrig.

Gehrig was told that sugar and carbohydrates change your hormones, which is connected to how we think and how we think is connected to how we feel. As soon as you take sugars and carbohydrates out of your diet it becomes easier. “But you have to be vigilant,” warns Gehrig. “As long as you are in your true self and have a solid foundation about the belief system and not society because every time you walk down the street, walk into a grocery store or go to lunch with a friend it’s all out there.”

Gehrig started attending Dr. Du Toit’s group sessions in May of 2010. “I don’t think you can do it without a group. As a group you need one another to know that you are not alone in creating change,” said Gehrig. Because Dr. Du Toit didn’t want group members to be totally dependent upon the group, Gehrig has been weaning herself off the group. “We want to depend on ourselves to create what we want to be,” said Gehrig.

Any negativity Gehrig experienced came from outside the group. “People don’t want you to change, including family and friends,” said Gehrig. She be-lieves this is for the same reason that people eat in the first place. “Usually eat-ing makes us feel better; it’s emotional. So our whole life has been structured on food,” explains Gehrig. “We create elaborate meals, we feast at Christmas and Easter and these are things we connect with feeling good and connecting with family and friends, so if you are going to take that away then that creates a little bit of unrest.” Gehrig thinks that when others see our belief system chang-ing they wonder what is going to replace the old way of doing things.

Gehrig speculates that much of how society views food and nutrition has changed since the 1970’s when research indicates the first spike of obesity ap-peared in our society. “We don’t know where we get our nourishment from anymore. Food was once prepared with love and there was emotion that was connected to that food,” explains Gehrig. “We don’t have the same structure anymore and everybody is looking for nourishment at all times everywhere. It’s mass feeding.” Gehrig sights the fact that home life and work life changed

drastically in the 1970s when men and women both entered the work force and society became accept-ing of mass-produced packaged foods.

Gehrig noted that Dr. Du Toit and Dr. Wortman are learning more as they go and are making changes to the plan all the time. “You do need to check in al-ways to see what is being updated as they find things that aren’t working or something they need to add,” said Gehrig. For example when she first started they realized they needed to add more fat to the diet than when she first started the program.

“It was easy to follow what you were supposed to eat but it was a lot harder to follow it in the society that you’re living in,” said Gehrig. “If you follow the program and you are very vigilant about following it you can maintain it and it is a very healthy way to be. We are very lucky in our Valley to be able to access food that is healthy.”

Eat For Life Part 2: Susan Gehrig’s StoryDaniel Betts

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“Feeling Totally Different”

Local resident Susan Gehrig on August 1 in Valemount, talks about her experience and success with Doctor Du Toit’s “Eat For Life” diet plan.

Photo by Andrea Scholz


Matthew Wheeler: The Glacial Lens - Art Show Opening Reception & Artists TourSaturday August 6th, 1 p.m.at the Valemount Museum

Dunster Family Dance at the Dunster Commu-nity Hall Saturday, August 6th from 7pm to 10pmInstruction from 7-8pm and short ses-sions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, two-step,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!! Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information.

Photography Workshop with Matthew Wheeler: Breaking the Rules- Letting chance HappenSaturday August 13th, 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.at the Valemount Museum. Phone 250-566-4177 for information or to register.

Tete Jaune Community Yard Sale & Farmers MarketSunday August 14th, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.All Sellers welcome. Table rentals $10. Good used donations welcome. Call Wendy 250-566-9706

Robson Valley Music FestivalAugust 19 to 21st in Dunster, B.C.

Summer Blowout DayAugust 27thAt the Valemount Fair GroundsCome check out what treasures can be found at the all day garage sale! Or bring the family down

for some three-legged races and don’t forget to check out the grand finale, ‘Valemount Has Talent.’Free Admission or to register for the garage sale, contact Hollie: 250-566-9095

Valemount Marina Fishing DerbySeptember 3rd-4thValemount Marina

Mount Robson MarathonSeptember 10thMt. Robson and Valemount Photography WorkshopSeptember 16-18thLearn to take better photographs in beautiful Mount Robson Provincial Park. $395/personCall Darren at (604) 485-4427

“The McNaughton Family”- 3rd of the Pioneering Families Series - Ongoing exhibitAn exhibition of an archival and artifact display courtesy of the McNaughton Family at the Valley Museum and Library building at 241 Dominion Street, McBride until Sept 20, 2011

COMMUNITY EVENTS

VALeMOuNT MONDAYS:• “Sticktime” (ball hockey) at the Canoe Valley Rec

Centre from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Helmets and gloves required.

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm

• LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome.

• VALEMOUNT ChILdREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door).

• ROyAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion.

• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Ladies Day. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes. New Golfers always welcome.

TueSDAYS:• AdULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7 - 9pm.

Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979

• COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.

• LAdIES AUxILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion.

WeDNeSDAYS:• “Sticktime” (ball hockey) at the Canoe Valley Rec

Centre from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Helmets and gloves required.

• PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARd MEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library.

• MCBRIdE COMMUNITY fOREST Open meeting first Wednesday of the month. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm

• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30 pm

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGhT 7-9 pm Golden years Lodge

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

• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Men’s Night. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes. New Golfers always welcome.

THuRSDAYS:• AdULT RECREATION BAdMINTON. Thurs at 7pm in

the Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656

• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clin-ic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.

• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre

• SAddLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden years Lodge.

FRIDAYS:• VALEMOUNT LEGION friday Night dinners

starting at 5 pmSATuRDAYS:• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading

Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE dANCE. for more info please

contact 250 566-1782• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Burger and

Beer $10. 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the view from our Patio. Non-golfers welcome.

SuNDAYS:• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading

Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

TeTe JAuNe• TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the

1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.

DuNSTeR• dUNSTER fAMILY dANCE First Saturday of each

Month from 7 pm -10 pm Instruction from 7-8pm

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

SATuRDAYS:• dUNSTER fARMERS MARkET - Every Saturday from

10 - 12 pm, Dunster Hall, Starting July 9 - September 10MCBRIDeTueSDAYS:• TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting.

health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113

• VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers.

• ALCOhOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the health Unit.

WeDNeSDAYS:• kIdZ kRAfTS 2:30-3:30 AT OddS ANd ENdS

dIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113

• SUPPORT GROUP fOR fAMILIES dEALING WITh MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347

• VALLEY PIECEMAkERS QUILT GUILd Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.

• LEGION AUxILLIARY BINGO first and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library.

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The Valley Sentinel August 3, 2011 • 7

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It’s almost here! This year the Robson Valley Music Festival promises to be bet-ter than ever with some very impressive acts to wow the crowds. For the next

few issues, The Valley Sentinel will be profiling some of the artists who will be performing at this year’s event.

OKAChris Lane and Didg-

eriSTU create the spacey, dreamy, sublime sounds of OKA, a band touring Can-ada from Australia. OKA is travelling all over B.C. this month including a performance at the world famous Shambhala Music Festival this weekend.

“Our sound is con-stantly evolving, but at the moment it’s a hybrid of feel-good, dance, roots music, with a bit of reggae-dub, jazz and electro thrown in.... A bit of Positive music for the Soul and the soles of your feet,” said DidgeriSTU

Gordie TentreesGordie Tentrees is a roots music songwriter from the Yukon Territory. His

third album, Mercy or Sin, was produced by Juno Award-winning producer Bob Hamiliton. Tentrees was selected by CBC Song Quest in 2009 as one of Canada’s top songwriters and hosted the prestigious SOCAN songwriter’s circle at the 2009 Western Canadian Music Awards. The song Mercy or Sin was a finalist in the 2009 International Songwriting Competition out of 15,000 entries.

Tentrees performed at the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver for the New Songs New Voices show and was selected as the best of Canada’s songwriter’s to per-

form during the games. Tentrees has built an international buzz in the roots music world after touring through North America, Europe and the UK.

“Tentrees is a talent on the move, and moving in good company,” said the Pe-terborough Examiner.

“In the rough-cut vein of Fred Eagle-smith or Kelly Joe Phelps, Tentrees is gifted,” said the Globe & Mail.

Besides these talented artists, kids will enjoy performances by Go Go Bonkers, Ta Da Lady and Mykhal Waters, as well as other activities and a weekend long interactive scavenger hunt with differ-ent Go Go Bonkers characters. The huge pirate ship, which was a big hit last year, will once again be flying its flag and be full of sand for the kids to play in.

Sustainability workshops are new this year and may include a Bio Diesel Making workshop and Generating Your Own Power.

The vendor area will be full of local food vendors, local artisan tent, Local Growers Group tent, as well as many others from all over B.C. and Alta., selling their wares.

So make plans to at-tend this year’s event and buy your tickets be-fore they are sold out.

Check out the next is-sue of The Valley Senti-nel for more artist pro-files.

Top Artists Performing at the Robson Valley Music FestivalDaniel Betts

Editor

“Mumm’s the Word,” on August 12, 2011 at the Canoe Mountain Gallery. The Pine Beetle Painters will be showcasing their first collaborative painting. “We are all long time painters,” says Pamela Cinnamon of The Pine Beetle

Painters. Pamela Cinnamon, Keith Heidorn and Bonnie Marklund are the creative

minds behind the collaborative. “We came together in May for this particular project,” explains Cinnamon. “We wanted to paint together and do a large col-laboration, which we thought would stretch ourselves as artists.”

The painting is divided into three panels that each artist worked on.“We wanted this to be a complete collaboration,” explains Cinnamon. “We

each took a panel home and worked on it for a few hours and then passed it to the next person.”

Each panel has all three artists creativity vibrantly splashed across it.“We got together for a couple of long days and we worked on it together and

tied the shapes together, coordinated the colours and so on,” says Cinnamon.The 36x72 painting displays “a marshy pond along Mount Robson’s Upper

Loop Trail in the southeast corner of Mumm Basin at an elevation of approxi-mately 7000 feet.”

“We wanted to take a view that was not particularly known,” explains Cin-namon. “We choose this view because Mt. Robson is in the background and hopefully everyone can recognize it’s two glaciers; the Tumbling Glacier and the Mist Glacier.”

March 2011 marked the 100th Anniversary of B.C. Parks and Mount Robson Provincial Park is the second oldest park in B.C.

“It’s a very important mountain,” says Cinnamon. At 12,900 feet Mount Rob-son is the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies and has been called the “giant among giants.”

The mountain also was designated part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1990, making it one of the largest protected areas in the world.

An increasing threat to this protected area has been the pine beetle, a threat

that has become very evident as it spreads throughout the Robson Valley. “We took that name because the pine beetles seem to be pervading every

aspect our lives these days,” states Cinnamon. ““I live in Tete Jaune and for the first time in all these years we are looking at red attacked trees from our front window.”

For Cinnamon it’s about raising awareness.“The environment we rely on is dynamic and changing,” says Cinnamon.

“We need to pay attention to it.”“We need to celebrate the diversity here and the fact that it has a precarious

balance,” says Cinnamon. “Mumm’s the Word” will be showcased during the open house at the Canoe

Mountain Gallery in the Visitors Center on August 12, 2011 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Admission is free.

“We hope that the viewership will look at it and feel some pride in our area,” says Cinnamon.

Mumm’s the WordTiffany Smith

Staff WritEr

“Mumm’s the Word”It’s no secret, the Pine Beetle Painters will be unveiling this painting to the public on August 12 at the Valemount Visitor’s Centre. Photo by Tiffany Smith


CMYKmud Bog

Donalda Beesoncontributor

Dirty Drags

Beaters, boggers, Jeeps, quads, sleds and a Land Rover; it was down and dirty at the Canoe Moun-

tain Rodeo Grounds last weekend. This year`s mud drags saw excellent local participation, brought out members of the mud racing association, and de-spite Sunday`s showers, spectators of all ages. The 2nd annual North West Mud Racing Association 200 foot Side by Side 2011 AMIX Cup Point series mud races were gnarly with a new bog-pit and $6000 in prize money.

Almost twenty Robson Valley locals participated, including couples, Krista and Jason ‘the firefighter’ Voth, Joel Cinnamon and his fiancé Emelia Hamill-ton, Serena and Kelsey Dawson, and Angela and Clint Traquar. Locals dominated the sled and quad drags, with Vinnie Clark taking first and Dave Craig taking third in the sled drags which are unique to Valemount. Tyler Fowler took first and Mark Etty took third in the quad drags. Other local partici-pants included, Charlie Simpson, Jared Barns, Ever-ett Craig, Greg Shafer, Jessy Methot, Rodney Lavoie, and Billy Saunders.

Above Left: A quad rider charges through the mud bog pit challenge. Above Middle: Vinny Clark, local Valley resident took first place in the sled drags.Above Right: Mud flies everywhere as Valemount’s own “Black Betty” plows through the track. Below Left: Steve Larabie of Chilliwack, B.C., is the only dragster to make it through the mud bog pit challenge.Below Middle: Steve Larabie celebrates his conquering of the mud bog pit.Below Right: Valemount’s Greg Shafer in his truck “Big Red” goes head to head with Valemount resident Jason Voth.

Photos by Tiffany Smith

“Ghost Rider”Above: David Biddlecomb, President of the North West Mud Racing Association was racing his car “Ghost Rider” in in the Pro Circut during the Valemount Mud Bogging Competition.


Bull RIDING

Friends and co-workers bid a fond farewell to one of McBride’s most recognizable fac-

es. Chief librarian of the McBride and District Public Library, Margaret Griffiths, celebrated her last day on Friday, July 29,2011 with cake, snacks and good cheer.

Griffiths started as a volunteer at the library 20 years ago, working five hours a week stamp-ing books in and out. When the previous chief librarian and assistant librarian both retired at the same time she was offered the position of chief librarian, which she has held for the last 18 years. The library has moved since Griffith start-ed. Originally the small one-room library was kept warm with a wood stove before it moved to its existing location and has been expanded as well to include the museum area.

Griffiths says the biggest change in her career since she began has been all the electronic tech-nology. “The technology and internet lifestyle is not something I’m interested in learning. Li-braries are definitely moving into the electronic technology space and I felt I’d be holding the li-brary back. I am very willing to have someone with more knowledge in that area to come in and take the library into the future.”

Griffiths intends to volunteer at the library and will continue to work with the board. She will also be available for the new librarian who will start in October. The new librarian coming from Ontario, has been schooled in the latest technology and has much experience. “She is a very dynamic lady, so I’m quite sure the library will move ahead in leaps and bounds and I will be very happy to let her do it,” said Griffiths.

During her goodbye celebration Griffiths’ co-workers shared amusing stories of their time working together. Her daughter noted the ad-vantages of having her mom as the chief librar-ian is that she had first dibs on the Harry Pot-ter books when they came out. Margaret will be very much missed behind the checkout coun-ter, however she plans to remain in and around the Valley.

McBride Chief Librarian RetiresDaniel Betts

Editor

“Celebrating 20 years”Margaret Griffiths celebrated 20 years at the McBride and District Public Library on July 29. Photo by Andrea Scholz

“A hoot hallering good time!”Above: Melanie Brown carries the Canadian flag during open-ing cermemonies at the bull riding event on Saturday July 30, 2011.Left: Edmonton band “Union Jack” plays for a crowd at the dance on the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds following the mud bogging and bull riding events. Below left: Tyler Wilson struggles to hang on before being bucked off his bull.Below middle: Ace Baptiste of Kamloops, B.C., finds himself at the wrong end of the bull and scrambles to safety.


“69 points for the Win!”Above: Tyrell Derose of Kamloops, B.C., riding White Lightning, is the only cowboy not to be bucked from his bull in the first round of the competition, scoring 69 points to take the jackpot. Left: Bob Griffin looks on in anticipation while waiting for the bull riding competition to start.



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The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held on July 26, 2011, with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Rick Thompson, Loranne Martin, Mike Moseley, Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine and Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith in attendance. Councillor Irene Rejman, Chief Administrator Officer Eliana Clements were absent.

**Correction — McBride Council Briefs for June 28, 2011 and July 12, 2011**Please note: In regards to the McBride Council Briefs for June 28, 2011, and July 12, 2011, and the update on the near completion of the “water meter” project in commercial businesses.The “water meter installation” is in fact part of the Water Conservation Plan for The Village of McBride, and NOT part of the BC Hydro Smart Metering program as stated in the July 6, 2011 and the July 20, 2011 issue of The Valley Sentinel.We apologize for any confusion this has caused for residents.

Delegates BC Hydro Smart MetersLeigh Jackson– McBride Resident Is concerned about public safety and asked council to advise the Minister of Health of the dangers she feels are associated with the wireless smart meters. Council feels however there is much more research that needs to be conducted before they make a decision to support a letter. Mayor Frazier also noted that BC Hydro has said they will relocate the Smart Meters at the cost of the resident if the resident has health concerns they be-lieve are related to the meters.

ReportsCBC TV Venture Capital ShowTwo proposals received from Valemount area businesses have been submitted to the producers of the show. “The produc-er is recruiting established businesses in any industry (not brand new start ups) that actually require investment to move forward,” EDO, Margaret Graine.

Requiring ActionArtisan Signs UpdateCouncil postponed the Artisan Signage topic pushing it to the next council meeting.

Fish Stenciling to Celebrate Rivers Day Council approved a project put forth by Jill Howard of McBride Secondary School at the direction of the Robson Valley Arts Culture Council to have stu-dents stencil a fish image on storm drains, in celebration of Rivers Day. The project is scheduled to take place on Friday September 23, 2011.

UBCM Convention – BC Hydro MeetingCouncil will be meeting with BC Hydro during the UBCM Convention in Van-couver to discuss local issues the community is facing.

Council of Forest Industries (COFI) Annual ConventionCouncil has registered for the COFI Conference in Prince George, B.C. on Sep-tember 15-16, 2011. This years theme is Recovery, Transformation & Renewal.

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Cinnamon Takes First at Out Back Jack Mud BogsAfter Valemount held their first ever mud drags last year at least one local family decided to follow the muddy trail and attend two more mud bogs that summer. Joel Cinnamon and Emelia Hamill-ton of Valemount, along with their mud-loving

munchkins Corbin and Adaela, are already well into their second season of mud slingin’, and touring the countryside. Corbin was proud of his dad who took first place in the open mod class at Out Back Jack Mud Bogs in Prince George two weekends ago. Cinnamon races Black Betty, a truck he built with the help of the Traquars from McBride and his fiancé Hamillton races in the powder puff class for women. We wish the dynamic duo luck as they plan to attend three more races this year, stay tuned for an update on their progress!

Mount Robson Park Photography WorkshopSeptember 16-18, 2011, learn to take better photographs in beautiful Mount Robson Provincial Park. Join professional photographers Kelly Funk and Dar-ren Robinson and spend the weekend gaining skills, techniques and knowl-edge necessary to vastly improve your imagery. Start with presentations and workshops on camera functions, compositions, lighting, accessories, and working with subjects. Then the pros will lead you out into the field for some hands-on learning at some of the most breathtaking locations in Mount Rob-son Provincial Park. The two day workshop and field instruction costs $359 per person, and includes transportation to and from shooting locations as well as a wine and cheese welcome party courtesy of Tourism Valemount. Space is limited so reserve today, call Darren at (604) 485-4427 or Kelly at (250) 377-4054.

Man Jailed for Credit Card Fraud in Valemount and Three Other CommunitiesRest assured the man whom committed credit card fraud in Valemount and other B.C. communities last year have been sentenced to a year in jail. Thir-ty-six-year-old Shaune Michael Nelson from Prince Rupert plead guilty to charges of forgery, fraud and identity theft. He was originally arrested for us-ing counterfeit cards to buy gasoline, cigarettes and lottery tickets, and was already on probation for possession of stolen credit cards.

Wiegele promotes Yellowhead Corridor conceptRecently in the Clearwater Times, Blue River’s Mike Wiegele said “we need a tourism plan... [and it] should be long-term - 50 years at least,” and it should involve the Yellowhead Corridor communities from Kamloops to Mount Robson. He feels that tourism could provide a more suitable, sustainable and consistent economic base than even the resource industry did. Wiegele maintains that “the modern tourist industry requires well-trained and educated personnel that provide the highest standards,” and that “in order to retain those people, the communities in the corridor need sophisti-cated and well-structured infrastructures.” He also suggested one of our ad-vantages is the progressive thinking by Simpcw First Nation, saying, “We’re friends. It’s an excellent relationship. They don’t want something for noth-ing. What they want is the same opportunities that everyone else has.” Giv-ing the $7 million investment in the Albreda Lodge built in 2004 as a part-nership between Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing and Simpcw First Nation, as an example.Wiegeles Blue River heli-ski business has had its Saddle Mountain project on the back burner for several years now and the next phase would include construction of a $20 million lodge on the mountain to the east of town. In the long term, the Eight Peaks Development Plan would include “a network of vertically-oriented logging cutblocks organized to create ski runs in a cir-cle around Blue River.” The major obstacle for him however has been secur-ing tenure. The next step he said is “the formation of a working committee of business leaders and entrepreneurs from Kamloops to Mount Robson to carry the tourism strategy forward.”

Government Grant Helps Bring Broadband to Rural Residents A new service by Galaxy Broadband is able to provide internet to individual northern and rural residences by satellite, said Broadband Canada`s proj-ect manager Perry Cook. Galaxy received a federal government contract with Industry Canada to provide high speed internet to under-serviced or un-serviced northern B.C. homes. They are able to offer a 50 per cent sub-sidy to residents to help lower their monthly cost for the service, with the cost of installation also being subsidized. In addition local installers will be hired. The satellite dish has been tested across B.C. over the last two years and even worked in McBride. Apparently if it works in McBride, it’ll work anywhere.

Blue River Man Takes Second in the B.C. Bike RaceBlue River’s Andy Aufschnaiter told the Clearwater Times “This race was definitely my highlight of mountain bike racing career,” in regards to the

seven-day mountain bike event which took place June 30 to July 7 and included stages in or near Cumberland, Campbell River, Powell River, Earls Cove, Langdale, Squamish and Whistler. The Blue River man along with his partner John Ramsden, a Vancouver physician, placed second overall out of eight teams in their category. Aufschnaiter told the Clearwater Times he and Ramsden had great sup-port, and they cycled for Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing of Blue River and for Steed Cycles from Van-couver. In the future we can look forward to their plans to organizing the Blue River Mountain Bike Race in 2012 for the 100th anniversary of the town of Blue River.

“Happy 30th Anniversary”Congratulations to John and Olivia Vizza who celebrated their 30th Anniversary on Saturday, July 23 in McBride. Photo by Astrid Tevely


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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Amidst an otherwise playful and/or romantic mood, you feel inspired to blaze new trails. An urge for freedom vies with a deepening sense of responsibility. People or situations that block the expression of your individuality may be challenged with abrupt intensity. Reactive behaviour could produce shock ad upset. For best results, direct your energies into ‘reform’.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Home is where your heart is, especially lately. Letting go of attachments to what once was, to where or how home used to be may not be so easy, however. Generally, you feel optimistic and confident about things. You may feel like you are still in the learning stages, in certain respects. Willing to do whatever it takes to advance, you will!

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)A deep regenerative process is underway for you. This includes activations of your higher mind. The processes of this awakening may present some weighty challenges. These may be financial or physical and in any case centers on issues of power. This healing process is touching upon all your important relationships. On the surface, mini adventures will inspire you.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Sobering encounters with some real power players are a central theme. Whether these are actual people or circumstances in general, you may well have your work cut out for you. Exercising courage and accessing the riches, resources and/or reserves hidden within are important. Since everything is changing, cooperate by changing everything.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Focusing to improve your skills, lifestyle habits and your self in general is a core theme these days. Rather than focus on the habits ad attitudes of others, take a harder look at yourself. There is little reward in trying to be right when it comes to the weaknesses of people. With the Sun in your sign, take the initiative to create a healthier momentum.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)What constitutes your creative power? This is an extra important question for you to ask yourself these days. There is no big rush but the sooner you ask the sooner you will get answers that you can apply. Allowing yourself to ‘do what you love so you love what you do’ will bring rewards. Bringing attention to your creative offspring may be works of art or literally your children.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Nurturing your personal power is a central theme these days. This includes exercising power and authority in your home environment. Since true power is able and willing to truly ‘empower’, it may be easy to assess if you are lapsing into control. Nurture your strengths and those of others and you will feel the power and it will be peaceful.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)As your perceptions deepen, so too are your insights. Developing these so you can share them with others will prove satisfying. What is required is that you identify your own habitual perceptions and be willing to see people and situations from more angles. Let old roles and postures dissolve now and allow new self-concepts and expressions to gestate.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Your ambitions are on the rise. These will be focused upon new foundations, modes and methods. Coming to new assessments of the possibilities, especially where money and other mediums of power are concerned is likely. How else can you be of service? The rewards of good answers will be spiritual as well as material.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)With your will power steadily o the rise, your main challenge is deciphering how to best direct it. Having ascended to social peaks, the challenge includes how to remain there. Part of the answer includes accessing the creative resources of others. Nurturing relations now is also very important. Share the glory now to secure support and other returns later.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)You are in a process of cleaning house in more ways than one. Clearing the clutter both within and without is necessary. The more you can consciously tune-in to doing both, the better. Clearing the urge to control may be the main task. Surrender to a higher power and deeper flow to break free of lower mind questions and conflicts. ‘One for all….’

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Reform in all your associations and friendships is underway. It is time, according to the deeper reaches of your destiny, to open yourself to new visions. Avoid demonizing others or blaming yourself, just accept how you feel. As you do, your soul will be able to work with and through you for new purposes.

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Married in 1916, in Irma Alta., John and Bessie McNaughton settled in the Robson Valley in 1920.

The Valley had burned in the early 1900’s leaving a lot of burned cedar wood, prime material for making fence posts. John worked with his in-laws, the Boyd’s, making fence posts for six years before he started working for CN Rail as a section man in 1927, where he worked for the rest of his life.

But that was just the beginning of the McNaughton family pioneering story. “There have been McNaughton’s on Pepper Pit Road since 1927,” explains

Marg Johnson, granddaughter of John and Bessie McNaughton.Marg’s father, Don McNaughton was married to her mother Marian Free-

man, on September 7, 1946. “When Don McNaughton was married in 1946, he and my mom then lived in that family home that was on Pepper Pit Road,” says Marg.

Six months prior to his marriage Don had returned home from the military. A showcase at the McBride Museum/Library displays artifacts and personal

belongings from Don’s time as a stretcher-bearer in the Royal Canadian Medi-cal Corps. Beside this case, also on display is Don’s mothers diaries, open to February 19, the day Don arrived home from his tour.

For Museum Coordinator Nadine Shovar, the diaries tell a lot. “It says Don arrived home from overseas, and that was it,” says Shovar. “There

is no emotion shown.”She explains how the side-by-side cases show how hard it must have been on

the family. “Reading through Don’s kit bag, there are a lot of telegraphs, notes, and letters,” explains Shovar. “It really tugs at the heart strings, looking at how life was for them during the war. It was very tough for the family.”

When Don arrived home from his tour, he went into the sawmill business with the Haan Family.

“By the late 1950’s dad could see that the life of the small sawmill was limited and business was going down, so he decided to go into dairy farming from there,” explains Marg.

Don continued to build up his dairy business throughout the 1950’s and 1960’s until his two sons Ken and Chuck took over in the 1980’s. “Dad actually worked on the farm and ran it until the 1980’s,” says Marg. “He lived there on the farm until he passed away in 2007.” The dairy cows were sold in 2001, and Ken still lives on the property to this day.

Every year the McBride Museum features a pioneering family from the Val-ley. It’s a way to share with newer Valley residents some the history of the area, explains Shovar.

“As some of our seniors pass on, the history dies with them, if it is not brought forth,” explains Shovar.

The exhibit is the Shovar’s brainchild. “I had come up with the idea,” says Shovar. “I thought if we don’t start doing

it now the people that have all of this information are going to be gone and it is all going to be lost.”

Shovar believes it is important to educate the younger generations about their heritage. “It helps the family revisit their heritage and the history,” says Shovar. “It brings it even more to light for the younger generations.

The three remaining siblings who still reside in Dunster supplied all the arti-facts for the exhibit.

“Between Chuck and Ken and I, we had all the artifacts,” says Marg. “Chuck almost has a museum in his shop on Pepper Pit Road.” “He’s got a lot stuff hung on the walls in the shop,” explains Marg. “So that is where I started.”

Taking on the project has brought up a lot of memories for the family. “It’s interesting when you start doing a project like this, each one of us has our own memories,” says Marg. “It’s an emotional journey.”

Marg was honoured when she was asked to participate in the project. “It’s actually quite a privilege to be asked to bring it together,” says Marg.

“Otherwise it’s just there, and you know its there, but you never put a whole lot of thought into it.”

The project has been a great success in the past and Shovar hopes to con-tinue the success.

“Hopefully it will be enjoyed by locals and people travelling through,” says

Shovar. The exhibit is the third in the “Pioneering Families Series,” and is on display

now until September 20, 2011. Opening reception is Tuesday August 2, 2011 at 7 p.m.

“Every pioneering show is different,” says Shovar. “There are a few items that would be the same because that was the standard piece of equipment at that time, but there are always different stories to be told.”

It started with fence postsTiffany Smith

Staff Writer

“Family Bible”Right: This fragile artifact, The Boyd Family Bible belonged to John McNaughton’s in-laws, dat-ing back to the 1800’s.

Photo by Tiffany Smith

“Military Artifacts”Left: Letters, telegraphs, notes and personal belongings from Don McNaughton’s time served with the Royal Canadian Medical Corps are on display for the third installation of Pioneering Families Series, at the McBride Museum/Library.

Photo by Tiffany Smith


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