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Two Cents
My grandfather taught me that if I wanted to see changes in the government, that I needed to make sure that I voted and that my voice was heard. He called it "giving my 2 cents worth". A few months ago, Kirsten and I were having a conversation about the changes she would like to see in our current government, and I told her about what my grandfather used to say. Kirsten told me that if she ever got to go to Victoria, that she would go to the parliament building and give her two cents worth too.
In January, Kirsten had that opportunity when she went on a short vacation to Victoria. When we discussed the vacation, Kirsten right away told me that this was her opportunity to give her two cents worth at the parliament building, as it represents the government. So on the last day of the holiday, as we were close to the waterfront, Kirsten let me know it was time to go talk at the Parliament building.
Kirsten walked up the steps to the parliament building and spoke with the guard who was standing outside. The guard was very friendly and said she would gladly pass on Kirsten’s two cents to the staff inside the building. Kirsten reached into her pocket and pulled out the two copper coins and placed them into the guard’s hand. The guard looked down and was pleased to see that there was both a Canadian and American coin. With a smile on her face, she looked at Kirsten and told her that now she could speak for all of North America!! Kirsten was very pleased that after all this time, she was finally able to give her two cents worth to Parliament.
EMPLOYMENT FOCUS
Rick (L) works at Meadow Valley Meats putting together their meat packing boxes. He is excited to be earning his own money and learning new budgeting skills.
If you have called our Head Office recently, you may have heard a new voice on the phone. Rachel (R) is currently receiving training answering phones and completing clerical work. She is gaining valuable work experience which she hopes will lead to paid employment in the future. g
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