Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, it has been some time since we have gathered back together, so I would like to use this time to report on a number of events that occurred in Inuvik this past summer. Mr. Speaker, these events were put on by many volunteers that receive little recognition for the work and effort they put into it. I would like to name a number of examples, Mr. Speaker. For example, this summer it seems to be a recognition that summer is over in Inuvik when the fall demolition derby is on. This event is put on by volunteers in our community and was attended by, what would seem to be most of the community I represent, and was a great show for all. I was even asked why I did not have a car in there and I thought that would be like painting a bulls-eye on my back. Many people seem to have fun in suggesting I should have a vehicle entered. Some questioned why my suburban was not even in there, but I suggested if it was, I would probably be driving over the competition, not into them.
Mr. Speaker, as well as a number of other events that happened in my community, another that is put on by a majority of volunteers from the community as well as others from the territories, was the Great Northern Arts festival. That again, drew many people to the community and was a great success to us. So I think we have to recognize many of our volunteers in the community who put on these events. Even in tough economic times, they find the heart to be able to put on these things on a voluntary basis to make the life in a community more enjoyable. Another one that is starting to touch base in Inuvik is the Inuvik Golf and Tundra Club, which held its first meeting a number of days ago, before I returned here. So we are looking at making the life a little more enjoyable for those who come to live in Inuvik. Mr. Speaker, one of the biggest events I think that happened in Inuvik this fall, happened to myself and our family back home. We, the Roland clan grew by one more as of August 6th. A new son by the name of Mitchell Joshia. In closing, I would like to send greetings to my wife and children back home. Thank you.
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