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Two thumbs up for Lakes Outdoor Rec Editor: This letter will probably not be considered news, but I hope you will be able to find room in your paper to print it. I was visiting your area recently, on a trip that had taken me up into Yukon and Alaska by truck and camper. I stayed in a couple of places that were managed by the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society and I wanted to thank the group for all their work. The sites had been obviously cared for, and one in particular had extensive steep trails which had many, many downed trees that had been bucked up and moved off the trail. I appreciate that someone took on the responsibility for doing that challenging work, on his/her own time, just so others could have a nice,
Donate, don’t throw it in the landfill Editor: Since the re-used shed is closed I am suggesting that any organization that depends on donations or garage sales or auctions to make their plans well known and in advance so that people can donate those items that would otherwise be put in the landfill. If someone wants to raise funds for a good cause it is a good time to do so. A lot of good items went through the re-use, where will they go now? Helene Brunette
safe experience. Volunteers are a precious commodity, and often don't get acknowledged enough. So, here is a big, public, job well d one to all the members and volunteers who do the work at the Lakes Outdoor Recreation Society, and who are such an asset to your communities. You are all so generous, we enjoyed our time in your outdoors because of you, and will pass on our stories to other travelers who may head your way. Happy trails, Sylvia Allan Comox Valley, BC
Telkwa council proposes recall mechanism Recall legislation would allow B.C. residents to remove municipal politicians
Flavio Nienow
Telkwa council is proposing a resolution that would allow B.C. residents to remove municipal politicians whose performances have been undesirable or unacceptable. • Reduce speed in school zones. Recall is a legal mechanism whereby a specified percentage of voters can petition for an election to remove a particular • Be ready to stop at all times. elected official. If the vote is in favour of removal, then the seat Children do not always notice of the official is declared vacant and a by-election is held to fill oncoming traffic. the vacancy. • Always try to make eye contact “A recall mechanism would give the electorate a democratic with children waiting to cross avenue to remove a politician and elect a new representative the road. whose policies are more in tune with the needs and wants of Editor: It was great to see all the vintage tractor owners who allowed their community members,” said Telkwa Mayor Darcy Repen. • Be patient and wait for children their machines to be displayed at the fall fair for all to enjoy. Han- “It is about municipal politicians being accountable for their to complete their crossing son’s Towing has made this possible for two years now by hauling actions to the people they are supposed to be serving.” before proceeding. The idea is being presented at the 2015 Union of British all the tractors to and from the event. A big thumbs down though • Stop when directed to do so by Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention being held this to the individual(s) who felt the need to pour water into several of a crossing guard. week - Sept. 21 to 25 - in Vancouver. the gas tanks. Not cool. “I hope that the UBCM membership sees this resolution as Blaine Hastings For more info on the community forest, call BL ComFor (250) 692-7724 an opportunity to take the lead and demonstrate that they, too, believe in the right of citizens to hold their political representatives accountable for their performance,” said Repen. B.V. Driving School Ltd. According to Repen, extending the terms of office is offering an air brakes course in Houston on of elected municipal officials to four years providFriday (evening) October 2nd, ed more opportunity for politicians to achieve their rd Saturday, October 3 & goals. However, if a politician takes a course that is th Sunday, October 4 , 2015. not representative of their constituents’ best interAnyone interested in taking the course or wants more ests, a lot of damage can be done in those four years, information about the air brakes course, please call he said. If endorsed by the UBCM, this resolution 250-845-3288 or Cell 250-845-1112 will be referred to the provincial government, who Toll Free: 1-888-644-3555 would then decide whether to amend the commuEmail: bvdrivin@bvdrivingschool.ca • www.bvdrivingschool.ca nity charter to include a recall mechanism. This new Spaces are limited so call ASAP Sept 27, Spirit Square amendment could impact all municipalities in B.C. Registration: 9 am Recall legislation alWalk: 10 am ready exists in British Columbia to remove members of the legislative assembly (MLAs). In order to remove an MLA, a voter must collect signatures from more than 40 per cent of voters eligible to sign the Enter To Win a Luxurious Hawaiian Holiday for Two* petition in that electoral district. Applications for First Class Roundtrip Airfare aboard Hawaiian Airlines recall petitions cannot Five Nights at the world-famous Royal Hawaiian Hotel • Luxury Rental courtesy of Enterprise Rent-A-Car be submitted to Elections B.C. during the 18 months after the MLA was elected. Experience Hawaii like you live here…on-line. In Canada, the recall Register: kidneywalkbc.ca Choose an Island that’s right for you, find the resort of your dreams then explore all the activities, process is unique to B.C. shopping and dining that await you in paradise! #OurKidneyStory – no other province or territory has a system in For more information and to register, visit hawaii.com/luxurycontest place for removing elected representatives from *Must be 18 years of age to enter. No purchase necessary. Winner chosen by random draw. Odds determined by number of entries. Up to one office between elections. entry per person per day. Travel valid from any Hawaiian Airlines gateway in North America. Driver must be 21 years, present a valid license, major Advertising sponsored by credit card and is subject to all standard conditions & requirements at time of rental. Cannot be combined with other offers. Winner travel dates, In the United States, retimes and package components subject to change & availability. Restrictions apply. Contest ends at Midnight October 31, 2015. Visit Hawaii.Com for complete rules and regulations. Your complete source for island travel. call laws exist in over half of the states.
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