Correction An email address that appeared in the Mompreneurs story about Beard Etiquette in the October issue of Powell River Living was incorrect. It should be beardetiquette@ gmail.com
Thanks for stirring things up! Dear Powell River Living: Published in your October 2014 edition, I appreciated Pieta Woolley’s clear and concise description of demographics and dollars which affect our lovely community. Unfortunately, Mac Fraser did not respond to one of Ms Woolley’s questions, specifically. One might think he was an elected official on city council. Nothing Mr. Fraser wrote is inaccurate, but the only useful statement I read was his opening appreciation to “...Powell River Living for advancing civic literacy.” There are many specific questions which need asking of all candidates for Mayor and Council before the next election. For example, what are the proven competencies candidates would bring to the job if elected. Let’s hope that these two articles generate more interest and inquiry as to how
our community is and will be managed. If people care, apathy will not be their chosen option. If they don’t, they’ll get what they deserve. That’s the democratic way.
Joseph Ravick Editors note: We didn’t ask CAO Mac Fraser for specific answers to the questions presented in the article. As the top bureaucrat, he’s the go-to guy for facts and figures. Want juicier replies? Lob those numbers at the candidates!
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Colombia, people, not Columbia Dear Powell River Living: What’s up Powell River on page 31 of the October issue, has a small article mentioning a “Truck to Columbia.” Where is Columbia? There is a small village called Barichara in the beautiful country of Colombia, South America, so I assume that is what was meant. My wife and I spent a month in Colombia in 2010 and it is a very beautiful country. I find that the country is often miss-spelled, so I just want to educate you and your readers. Kind regards,
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