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Gwendolyn does, however, see potential for abudding tourist industry. There is an abundance ofnatural resources, which Gwendolyn believes canbe used to create jobs.In 2008, she founded the Maxville HeritageInterpretive Center. Their mission is to preserveand record the history of the multiculturallogging and timber industry of Maxville. Inaddition to the tours, exhibits, and educationalprograms, the organization also puts oncommunity events. One of the most notable isthe Maxville Gathering, which the center putson in partnership with the Nez Perce. The centercontinues to build community through historyand story.149