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Flin Flon MLA Clarence Pettersen delivered the following member's statement in the legislature on Monday: Mr. Speaker, Flin Flon is a city that encourages creative expression and the arts. Our city is filled with talented storytellers, whether they are actors, musicians, MLAs, writers, or visual artists. Today, I would like to recognize some of those Flin Flon natives who are following their dreams in the arts. For Jared Abrahamson, this dream has led him to the big screen. Since moving to Vancouver in 2010 to pursue acting, Jared has earned roles in a number of films, including Finding a Family, Possessing Piper Rose and Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days, among many others. Darren Crone has a passion and skill for songwriting. Darren's song Beautiful Crazy Life, which was performed by country musician Quentin Reddy, made it to the finals in the Country Music Television show Big in a Small Town. The song and accompanying video has made its way into the hearts of many throughout the country. Mark Rowe has found success in many careers _ from photography, to painting and decorating, to construction work. He has recently made a name for himself as a songwriter after winning the American Songwriter Lyric Contest for his poetic song I Know How the World's Gonna End. Dustin McKenzie's artistic skill is computer-generated imagery (CGI) animation. During his career with the Canadian company Nerd Corps Entertainment, Dustin has worked on many TV and films series as an animator, animation supervisor and has worked his way up to becoming a director. Penny Gummerson, the scriptwriter for CBC's hit Arctic Air, is also a Flin Flon native. After penning her award-winning play, Wawatay, which means 'northern lights' in Cree, her storytelling skills have flourished and made Penny a successful television scriptwriter. Mr. Speaker, successful people do not achieve in isolation, so it is important to also note the incredible friends and families who have supported this group of talented people. These artists are a testament to the determination, ingenuity and aptitude of our entire community; and are helping put Flin Flon on the map as a place of creative and artistic innovation. Let's continue to make our city's talent in the arts known throughout North America. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
