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FOR RELEASE     #06-125
June 5, 2006

Commissioner Van Bibber To Present Public Service Awards At Dawson Tea

WHITEHORSE – Commissioner Geraldine Van Bibber is honouring two hard-working and innovative people with Commissioner's awards at her tea in the Klondike capital later this month.

Van Bibber will present Brenda Caley and Sherron Jones with public service awards for their commitment to the history of Yukon and the well-being of Yukon's communities.

"I am proud to present this honour to Brenda Caley of Dawson City and Sherron Jones, formerly of Whitehorse, for their dedication to the people of the Yukon," Van Bibber said.
  
Caley has lived in Dawson City since she arrived as a teacher in the early 1960s. Her many years of dedicated volunteer service in Dawson City include her 35-year involvement with the Klondike Visitors Association, which she currently chairs.

Jones lived in Whitehorse for approximately 15 years before leaving the Yukon. She is the creator and ongoing volunteer publisher of the Internet site she calls the Moccasin Telegraph. The "Moc-Tel" as it is known, is a valuable source for information exchange and reference by over 600 people who love Yukon history, lore and storytelling.

Caley and Jones will receive their awards at a ceremony at the Commissioner's Tea in Dawson City on June 10. The tea is hosted by the IODE and Parks Canada and begins at 2 p.m. at the Commissioner's Residence.

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Contact:
Cathy Cheeseman or Lawna MacLeod      
Commissioner’s Office    
(867) 667-5121     
cathy.chesseman@gov.yk.ca