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Ron Harrison with his handcrafted Viking Ship game at his booth at the annual Arts and Craft Fair

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Community outraged over loss of Bella Coola’s Route 40 ferry service BY CAITLIN THOMPSON Hot on the heels of the announcement that the government and BC Ferries have cancelled Bella Coola’s Route 40 ferry service, dozens of community members showed up to the corporations ‘BC Coastal Ferries Community Engagement’ meeting at Lobelco Hall on November 22nd. Poorly advertised and slated for the dinner hour on a Friday night, the meeting saw a good turnout despite the weak efforts on behalf of BC Ferries to promote it. Understandably, many were taken aback with the title

of ‘Community Engagement,’ when the decision to cut off one of the most important services to the Bella Coola Valley and the Chilcotin appears to have already been made. “What is the point of this meeting,” asked Bella Coola resident Jenny Roberts. “You’ve already made your decision, so why are you here?” Roberts went on to stress that although the ferry service may suffer a financial loss, the economic benefits to the communities far outweigh the costs. “People need the employment this ferry supports,” she said. “I don’t want to live in a ghost town.”

This sentiment and many others were repeated over and over again by each speaker to take to the microphone. The feelings of anger, betrayal, and indignation were palpable. After years of economic depression, a fledging tourism industry has been steadily rising, and losing the ferry service is a terrific blow. “As a former member of the Ferry Advisory Committee, I understand the complexity of these decisions,” said Stephen Waugh. “However, this decision completely ignores the social, cultural, and economic values and impacts on our communities. What’s doubly insulting

is that this decision is coming from our own government, who are supposed to be considering these issues.” John Morton, business owner in the Valley for 45 years, was equally as scathing in his comments directed at government, comparing them to a bully such as Mike Tyson. “We have suffered massive economic and demographic changes over the years, but we have picked up and carried on,” said Morton. “It feels like we’ve been knocked down one time too many. The government and BC Ferries are working against us, and it’s not right.”

Resident Ken Dunsworth also leveled some serious accusations, comparing the cancellation of the ferry service to the economic collapse of fishing and forestry. “The big corporations took all the resources out of here, they left nothing for us,” said Dunsworth. “We had to rebuild on our own, and we did it with tourism. Everything we’ve ever done economically has been taken away from us by government, and now they’re doing it again. This is a drain on the spirit of the people who live here, and I think it’s time for a fight.” SEE FERRY ON PAGE 3

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Assistant Deputy Minister (Marine Division) Kevin Richter did most of the talking for the government, and the pressure was evident. “The government has made its decision,” said Richter. “The vessel is operating at only 30 percent capacity on the route, and the estimated cost to replace it in two years is approximately $100,000,000.” The financial loss on the route, which is estimated at a $725,000 per year by BC Ferries, and the replacement cost of the Queen of Chilliwack are the two main reasons government officials are citing to support their decision to cancel it. However, residents and tourism operators had many suggestions on how to respond to both of those hurdles. The first was a suggestion - brought forth many times by local and Chilcotin tourism operators - that the route be limited to a direct Port Hardy – Bella Coola daylight service once or twice a week. This would eliminate the need for a replacement vessel with cabins for a crew (one of the main concerns of BC Ferries) and it would also make the route more attractive to tourists. Mid-coast ferry service would continue to as it does during the bulk of the year. And recent crunching of the numbers indicate that ridership on the direct sailings in 2012 was actually 70 percent, not the 30 percent average put forth by BC Ferries. There was also the repeated complaint about BC Ferries lack of action on marketing the route. “I was a member of the FAC for 12 years,” said tourism operator Kathy Nylen. “Over and over again we stressed that the route needed to be marketed correctly, but it never happened. I finally quit this spring because all the meetings were the

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Residents all over the Coast and in the Chilcotin are putting on the pressure to save Route 40 same.” CCRD CAO Darla Blake also presented notes from a meeting she had with government officials at the UBCM, in which she understood that the government was committed to “working collaboratively” on the issue. “Since the UBCM conference in September, the Regional District Chairs and CAOs have been tirelessly continuing on-going discussions to try to find solutions on the BC Ferries issue, and many solutions have been put forward by this group. The question is – is anyone in the Provincial government or BC Ferries willing to listen?” said Blake. “As you can imagine, it came as a complete surprise to us when the Minister made the shocking announcement about the ferries, including the loss of the Port Hardy – Bella Coola ferry service.”

Community members also took issue with the Nimpkish being touted as the replacement vessel for service to Bella Coola. Capacity on the Nimpkish is severely restricted (16 car capacity compared with 135 on the Queen of Chilliwack) and absolutely no services are offered for passengers. In addition, the Nimpkish is unable to take RV’s, which make up the majority of vehicles on Route 40, and the waiting and transfer times at Bella Bella make the journey almost intolerable. “The Nimpkish will not work,” said Ernest Hall of Bella Coola Valley Tourism. “People will not do it.” In an interview last week, Minister Todd Stone said the decision was to cancel Route 40 was difficult, but necessary to keep the ferry service sustainable. “We understand it will have a significant impact on

businesses in Bella Coola and beyond but the decision has been made,” said Stone. “The status quo simply cannot continue.” Stone also took issue with the commonly held assumption that the ferries are part of the highway system in BC and should be treated as such. “The ferries are not part of the highway system,” said Stone. “No past government has ever supported that stance, and this government agrees with that position.” While Stone remained firm that the government considers the route unsustainable, he also said that the government is open to ‘considering any feedback’ that has resulted from the engagement meetings. “We are going to assess that feedback,” he said. “However, at the end of the day, the government is committed to moving forward with the

reductions we have announced.” But the community is not giving up without a fight. Bella Coola Valley Tourism has been working with their tourism cohorts, the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association, and their First Nations allies,

the Nuxalk, Heiltsuk, and Kitasoo Nations. BCVT tourism representatives have been making their voice heard on CBC Radio, a petition is available to sign at local businesses or online, and a letter writing campaign has been launched. Local NDP MLA

Jennifer Rice has been vocal in her opposition to the plan, calling the cuts ‘devastating.’ Cariboo-Chilcotin Liberal MLA Donna Barnett has stated her support for Route 40, saying she will be ‘supporting a decision to keep Route 40 operating’.

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Co-op enjoys financial success, celebrates 70 years in Bella Coola BY SIMON SCHOPMAN BELLA COOLA CO -OP P RESS RELEASE About 40 member owners braved the snowy road and were on hand to discuss the Co-op’s previ3 5/16 x5

ous year’s successes, which are quite substantial considering the tough economy and small population. For the first time in 15 years, your local Co-op is now closer than ever to

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being able to pay out dividends once again. The Board of Directors credited the staff and manager Peter Rauch for achieving the most positive economic outlook to date. “We’ve paid off the mortgage on the Co-op house and continue to pay ourselves what the mortgage was,” said Rauch. “As banks don’t really like to give co-op’s loan, this is going into a savings account as a rainy day fund. The roof needs to be done in the next ten years, a fridge or a freezer could go, and this will give us a nice cushion to fall back on.” Rauch also stated that the Co-op is now actively looking for a Co-op experienced accountant, and that they are actively re-building their member lists. Both of these actions will help re-establish accurate equity information.

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The Co-op's biggest spenders were awarded with gift certificates The Co-op’s bylaws state that while operating in a deficit, dividends cannot be rewarded. As it’s been 15 years since dividends, the member lists are admittedly dated. New federal legislation now requires all members to have a social insurance number on file, as dividends are considered taxable income. Therefore, the Co-op now needs every member to re-sign up. You will receive a new laminated member card and a calendar featuring local photography. This will not affect your equity; it just provides a clear and accurate number of memberowners. “Some have moved years ago, some are deceased. We need to get a clearer idea of who is an active member and who isn’t,” said Rauch. “As we are closer

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to paying out dividends, it is really important that we get this list up to date.” This year, for the first time in a long time, the Co-op was able to recognize the top purchasers in the Valley. This included all members, organizations, and businesses. $5000 in Co-op gift certificates was awarded to these individuals, and it is hoped that this practice will bring out new members and encourage existing members to update their records. Co-op will be celebrating their 70th anniversary this year, and they intend to have some contest for spring 2014 with some big prizes. “The most beneficial thing we can do as a community is to support all of local businesses,” said President Peter Fralick. “Money that goes to our fellow businesses will contribute to the

sustainability of the entire Valley. Try to order your products at any store in the Valley before going out of town. Many of our businesses are able to order in what you need at a similar cost, especially if you consider the costs of traveling out to Williams Lake or elsewhere.” Vice-President Sandie MacLaurin echoed this sentiment. “Co-op handles all warranties in-house, so if something ordered from Sears breaks you can bring it back,” she said. “Also, it’s nice to deal with friendly local staff, your neighbours, family, and friends.” As always, door prizes were handed out to nine lucky members, followed by coffee and ‘homemade’ snacks made by Baker Extraordinaire Capri Jones. All member owners were encouraged to congratu-

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late the staff and management of the Co-op while in shopping. Without their hard work and dedication, our “Little Store that Could” would not be such a success story. There is still an opportunity to join the Board of Directors during this exciting time, as one seat is still vacant. Marshall Hans was re-elected to a three-year term, and Brigitte Falch volunteered and was elected, also for a three-year term. Your Board of Directors is: President Peter Fralick, Vice President Sandie McLaurin, Directors Marshall Hans, Moira McIlwain, Simon Schopman, and Brigitte Falch. All member owners are encouraged to ask questions of directors/management at any time of the year, not just AGM’s.

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Bella Coola enjoys annual Arts and Crafts Fair By Ray McIlwain Bella Coola Valley Arts Council There were crowds of enthusiastic Bella Coola residents who poured into Lobelco Hall for the annual Arts and Crafts Fair when the doors opened at 5:00 pm on Saturday November 23. Everyone had different strategies – some did a quick survey of what was available, others lingered at their favourite tables. For some like myself it was the food tables that drew me: fresh baked home made pies, bread, cookies of all kinds, chocolate, and loaves. I saw a crowd around one of the jewelry tables who referred to themselves as a ‘gaggle of women’, obviously enjoying trying on different necklaces and bangles. Helga Kaiser once again had a wonderful display of stained glass lamps and other items, and there were a group of painters who had some fine pieces of

Vicki Tuck with her handcrafted pictures

work for sale. Ron Harrison went to great lengths explaining to me how to play the Norwegian betting game of ‘viking ships’ and showing me the game board he had crafted. Doug Walker and Diane Skelly had the most amazing display of bird houses and feeders that Doug had built. Pauline Russell and the Tutt ‘girls’

(happy birthday) almost single handedly produced a lasagna supper with buns and salad. By the end of the evening there were only two pieces of lasagna left with all the salad and buns gone. I can testify to the quality of the veggie lasagna. This is a lot of work for those involved – including the servers and cleaning up crew, but

it also brings in significant revenue for the Arts Council and allows us to finance various arts related activities in the community. Over the two days of the fair 398 people came through the doors. As in past years we had door prizes. This year one of Helga’s stained glass pieces was given to Jeff Kloss, and Joan

WildSafe BC wraps an active and successful year By Ellie Archer WildSafe BC is nearing the end of its season and most bears are now enjoying a long winter’s nap denned up within the valley or in the alpine beyond. Once again WildSafeBC/Bear Aware had an active year assisting the community on several bear issues. New to the program the year was a mandate that addressed issues related to all wildlife. The expanded focus of WildSafeBC included attractant management to reduce conflict with bears, deer, cougar and wolves just to name a few. However, due to high concentration, bears will remain the primary focus when it comes to the conflict man-

agement spotlight for the WildSafeBC/Bear Aware program for the Bella Coola Valley. As a personal highlight, I enjoyed providing presentations on co-existence in the three local schools. The adults and students who attended these presentations were very engaging and had great questions. The level of interest opened up relevant conversation and discussions on both controversial and noncontroversial issues affecting the community and its wildlife. Overall we learned from each other and therefore built on this program for next year. In previous years, the Bella Coola Bear Aware program, alongside the Bella Coola Bear Working Group, combined

their efforts to organize electric fencing clinics for the valley residents attempting to find solutions to bear presence and property damage. Building on the success of the educational aspect of those years, in 2013 a new initiative was introduced by the Bella Coola Bear Working Group and implemented by the community Bear Aware Coordinator. Electric fencing was made available on loan to residents interested in securing attractants on their properties (such as fruit trees and gardens) from meandering bears. As a pilot project this year, it is a work in progress. With Valley resident adoption and the ongoing education supporting electric fencing, this wildlife conflict

management initiative is proving to work in assisting the needs of this small agricultural community. As the Bella Coola WildSafeBC Community Coordinator, I would like to thank the Conservation Officer Service, RCMP, the Chief and Council of the Nuxalk Nation, the Central Coast Regional District and the valley residents for their assistance and cooperation in once again moving the Bear Aware/WildSafeBC program forward. I would like to send a special thanks to the community members who have bravely embraced positive change for wildlife and their community. For those interested, the WildSafeBC Annual Report is available upon request.

Richard Koury with his handmade 'Gribbly Bare' soaps

Saugstad received a beautiful ceramic serving plate made by Ernest Hall. We also recognized Ron Harrison for his display and his many years of participation in the Arts and Crafts Fair, and a second prize went to Doug Walker and Diane Skelly for their attractive and interesting display. We were fortunate

to have Santa make and appearance on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately he was quite busy and and had to leave after he had seen all the children who were there, so children who came later in the afternoon missed him. We will try to see if we can improve this next year, but a big thanks to Santa for making the effort to come to

Bella Coola. A big thank you to Sheila Wilson who took a lead role in organizing the Fair, and of course to the many other people who helped. By the looks of people’s faces I think the event was enjoyed, and vendors sold over $12000 worth of arts and crafts. We hope to see you all again next year.

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SAMS Soccer Team performs well in Zone Championships Earlier in the fall our co-ed team made up of grade 8-12’s ended up going to Williams Lake to get some games in before our Zone Championships in late October. In Williams Lake, they ended going into a shootout in the second game against the AAA team, and almost beat them. A couple of weeks later we hosted the annual Mudbowl tournament at SAMS. We had both a senior and junior division. Anahim Lake as well as Acwsalta School participated as well. The Mudbowl finally lived up to its name since we had torrential rain, which made the games and play interesting. Excellent sportsmanship was exhibited by all of the teams and players; I think it’s safe to say it was a memora-

The SAMS Soccer team with their coach, Alex Boileau

ble and fun Mudbowl. Having practiced and fundraised hard all season the team was poised to have some competitive games against some similar caliber teams at zones. The energy and enthusiasm from this year’s team was especially evident after their first

game, they ended up winning 1-0 over another co-ed team from Dawson Creek. Our second game the next day was our best as we tied the top team in the tournament Burns Lake 0-0. Blair Hans made some incredible saves to keep us in the game.

The whole team played excellent defense, unfortunately we went to a shootout (we prefer overtime!!) and lost. Overall the team finished with a 2-1-1 record, and should be very proud of their showing in the tournament. The soccer team would like to thank the

following people and organizations for their support: School District 49 Board of Trustees, Jeremy Baillie, Alex Boileau (coach), Kelly Nestegaard (coach), Leonard Kozak, the Bus Garage, Abra Silver, Kaila Willis, Kopas Contracting, parents who keep supporting

us, Oran Hoppe, Craig Tuck, Justin Gray, chaperones Kim Moore, Marcus Schieck and Shannon Cherry, Members of the SAMS zones team include: Connor Kopas (captain), Morgan Durocher, Etienne Le Bouder, Andrew Christensen

(co-captain), Elijah Mecham (co-captain), Blair Hans (goalie), Jordan Hall, Christian Webber, Kelly Harrison, Lauren Harrison, Ashley Moore, Dylan Tuck, Jordan Tuck, Sam Stewart, David Brooks, Rhys Nygaard, Isaac Silver, Aaron Shieck, Ezra Mecham,

Williams Lake and District Credit Union helps fiddle program The Bella Coola Valley Learning Society (BVCLS) began a very musical journey in September. Enabled by the Bella Coola Community Support

Society funding, 14 partially donated fiddles of all sizes were purchased. There are now approximately 40 fiddle students who have joined group lessons at

the New Leaf Learning Centre. The age range is an impressive five to 74 years! To be honest not all have bought a fiddle nor set their sights on

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Carnegie Hall. They have, however, tried something they always wanted to. Many are sounding very good indeed; the advancement in sound quality is extremely impressive in these few short months. Learning is everywhere and building brain cells is vital at any age. Making music contributes to every aspect of wellbeing. Thanks to the Williams Lake and District Credit Union donation of funds, Janice Kyle is preparing a very special workshop March 14-16, 2014. (Mark these dates on your calendar!) Two of Canada’s most engaging fiddlers and teachers, Gordon Stobbe and

Janice Kyle accepts a generous donation from WLDCU's Laura Hall JJ Guy, will visit Bella Coola to play for the Seniors, lead a family potluck and dance

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us in the Old Time/ East Coast tradition of Canadian music. Without a doubt, they will propel us forward with their enthusiasm and talent. Gordon and JJ have helped develop the connection of fiddling through the Cariboo region and finally, the Bella Coola Valley is a part of it. Just a reminder anyone can take part in these events. It is amazing how many fiddles have come out of the attics of Bella Coola. Feel free to call the New Leaf Learning Centre for more information at 250 7995822.

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B.C. Liberals’ cuts to ferries threaten our health and livelihoods Op Ed by Jennifer Rice North Coast NDP MLA With their rich resource wealth, northern communities are helping B.C. prosper. But the B.C. Liberal government isn’t returning the favour. Instead, their devastating cuts to ferry services show how little they know or care about real life on the North Coast. We learned last week that B.C. Ferries will dramatically scale back three northern routes, and cut a fourth. Though there are cuts to ferry services all over the province, the deepest cuts announced to date are happening on these northern routes. Here, we will see cuts of up to 32% to the ferry system that serves as our coastal highway. A decade of mismanagement at B.C.

Ferries has meant fares have skyrocketed by as much as 85 per cent on so-called minor routes, ferry ridership has decreased, debt at the corporation has ballooned, and executive compensation has remained stratospheric. After a decade of watching these problems escalate and failing to make a plan to address them, now the Liberal government wants you to believe that their only option is to scale back services that people on the North Coast depend on. Yet the week before they announced these cuts, the government also announced that they had scaled back bonus payments at B.C. Ferries. But they didn’t mention the fine print, which revealed that executives and managers will still receive their hefty bonuses, only they would now be rolled into their pay.

The truth is, these callous cuts are a quick solution when this government has failed to make the real, longterm changes – like scaling back executive compensation – that will get B.C. Ferries back on track. While the Liberal government may see the cuts to northern routes as simple accounting, what they don’t seem to see is the real impact of these cuts on our communities. They don’t see that people here will now have an even harder time accessing groceries they can afford, or making it to doctor’s appointments. Already, difficult ferry schedules mean that people here spend far too long travelling to and from appointments – further delays could mean they opt to not make the trip at all. This could lead to delays in getting treatment when they need it, or attempts to

Jen Rice make do with food that is less nutritious but more readily available. Or, worse still, it will force people to leave our communities altogether. The Liberal government also seems unaware of the effects these cuts will have on our livelihoods. While cancelling the Port Hardy - Mid Coast - Bella Coola ferry route may look good on a balance sheet, it will be devastating to tourism operators in

Bella Coola Valley who depend on the circle route that that ferry completes. These operators have done everything right – they have distributed advertising, printed brochures, and built their businesses here in good faith. Now, they will face a significant loss of business because of a government that didn’t stop to consider the consequences of its cuts. Leonard Ellis, president of the Bella Coola Valley Tourism Association, pointed out the announced cuts are “having very negative spinoffs on our client base, who obviously cannot book their trips for 2014.” Ironically, the businesses that stand to lose the most from these cuts are the ones that have brought significant business to B.C. Ferries in the past. Spirit Bear Lodge in Klemtu, for instance, was responsible for

$20,000 of direct business for the corporation last year. General Manager Tim McGrady calls the decision to slash services to the North Coast “a real blow to our business, the community and region.” I am proud to represent the people of the North Coast. We are small business owners, free enterprisers, and job creators. As the Liberal government has often admitted, we are the economic engine of the province. But we need basic, reliable transportation to keep our communities healthy and prosperous. But the Liberals have ignored our voices. Instead, they are only "consulting" with our communities after announcing their decisions. It is wrong to remove resources from our coastal and rural communities and strip us of the infrastructure we depend on

to thrive. The Liberal government may think North Coast communities are not worth fighting for, but people here know better. We don’t share their ghost-town vision for our communities. Please join me in telling the B.C. Liberal government that cuts to northern ferry routes will undermine our hard work and the future of our communities. Let’s tell them to go back to the drawing board and come up with a real solution to the problems at B.C. Ferries, not more quick, callous cuts. Jennifer Rice is the NDP MLA for the North Coast Constituency. She represents coastal communities spread out over 66,000 sq. kilometres including Prince Rupert, Haida Gwaii and central coast communities, many of which are only accessible by ferry or seaplane.

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Be creative! Be original! The contest is open to boys and girls ages 5-8, 9-11, & 12-14. Only one entry per child. Entries must be received by the Bella Coola Valley Learning Society by Friday, December 13th. Please mail them to P.O Box 243, Hagensborg, VOT 1H0 or drop them off at the New Leaf Learning Centre during our drop-ins: Tue, 1-3pm Wed, 12-3pm Thu, 10am - 12pm Fri, 12-3pm After a series of judging winners will be chosen from each category and announced in the Coast Mountain News. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners in each category. Prizes include gift baskets of artist equipment, literacy games, reading material and more surprises from our sponsors. All entries will be displayed at the New Leaf Learning Centre. Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

CCRD to enter agreement with Multi-Materials BC BY CAITLIN THOMPSON

Marilyn Anita Robinson November 30, 1932 – November 30, 2012

Our Mother was born in Wingham, Ontario. Mom’s childhood was difficult; she spent several years at the Orange Home, an orphanage in Toronto. Marilyn lived again briefly with her own Mother as a teen. This is a time she cherished, but sadly her mother passed away when Marilyn was just eighteen. It was during this time she met and formed a lifelong friendship with a younger step brother Gary. As a young adult she spent many years searching for her siblings. Mom was able to find her brother and three of her sisters. Mom and Dad were married on July 7, 1953 in London, Ontario and spent more than 50 years together. Mom had four children in five years and as many couples of that generation will tell you, making ends meet could be a struggle. During their marriage both of our parents were hard workers and instilled a good work ethic into their children. For all the love she missed as a child, she certainly knew how to shower her four children and husband with lots of love and affection. We all have wonderful memories of our childhood, including summers at Ipperwash Beach, times spent at the farm in Wingham and numerous trips in and around southwestern Ontario. The house on Thompson Road was always full with family. Mom and Dad moved into the Bella Coola valley more than 30 years ago. Dad built the house that they lived in. Mom always said that it has one of the prettiest views in the valley. Mom was outgoing, friendly and fun. Mom loved playing cards, and as her grandchildren will tell you, she never let you win; you had to beat her. Mom also loved playing bingo and she was lucky as it seemed she was always winning. She was a wonderful cook and she made the “best ever” pies and butter tarts. Mom was rarely without a dog and in Bella Coola she shared her home with Peppi, Raven and Teddy who was her constant companion after Dad passed away.

After having a stroke Mom survived 23 days and passed away peacefully on her 80th birthday. Mom is very missed by her children; Janet, Steven, Eric and Lisa; their spouses’, her grandchildren and great grandchildren, her brother and sisters, nieces, nephews, and all her Robinson in-laws. Above all else Mom loved her family, her home in Bella Coola and bingo. Her family would like to thank her bingo family and friends who always made her feel welcome and who also sponsored a bingo in her honour. Thanks to Colleen Gabriel, Jennifer Andy, Mary Snow and Glen Bolton Jr.

Mom, we love and miss you.

The CCRD has moved to enter an agreement that will see recycling radically increased in the Bella Coola Valley. The new Public Works Manager, Ken McIlwain, recommended that the Board of Directors approve entering into a contract with Multi-Materials BC to be a member of the MMBC Recycling Incentive Program, and at last Thursday’s Board meeting, the Board approved the motion. The program would require that the CCRD be an MMBC contractor and would be responsible for collecting, organizing and storing almost any form of printed paper and plastic and glass packaging. “Participation in the new MMBC stewardship program marks an important shift in the way we view recyclables. Up

until now, the high cost of transporting recyclables out of the Valley has been a major hurdle to implementing a more comprehensive recycling program,” said McIlwain. “Under this new contract, MMBC will incur the costs associated with transporting all residential PPP (Packaging and Printed Paper) recyclables. The CCRD will be paid anywhere from $180/ tonne to $505/tonne for baled recyclables. Rather than being a liability, we can now manage recyclables as a commodity.” MMBC is the result of government legislation that requires industry to be responsible for recycling the packaging of their products. MMBC is a nonprofit society formed by producers, much like Encorp, that is operated by a Board of Directors. MMBC is acting as a stewardship agency on behalf of these companies in

order to discharge their obligations under Schedule 5 of BC’s Recycling Regulation. The legislation will take effect in May 2014, and local governments will continue to operate their recycling programs until that date, when responsibility transitions to industry. As part of enhancing the recycling program and meeting changes to legislation, the CCRD Board has already resolved to purchase a vertical baler at its October meeting. The baler is an essential piece of equipment to recycling cardboard, paper products, and plastic containers. There are several requirements of the MMBC contract that the CCRD will have to meet before operations begin. For starters, the CCRD would be required to sort and categorize all packaging and staff the facility with an attendant who would be available

to assist and educate clients and ensure compliance with the recycling program. Public participation is also an essential part. “Public participation will be key to the financial success of this program,” said McIlwain. “As we prepare for the opening of our MMBC depot, you can expect to see ramped up public awareness initiatives targeted at changing our perceptions of what constitutes waste.” The program will require some upfront costs by the CCRD, but there is also revenue available in the form of recyclables. More importantly, the MMBC contract would finally ensure compliance with the objectives of the CCRD’s Solid Waste Management Plan, which emphasizes optimize the life cycle of the Thorsen Creek Landfill by diverting recyclables from the waste stream.

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3bdrm duplex, S. Lakeside, newly renovated on transit route, private back yard, n/s, n/p, r/r $850/month. (250)2964786

3 bdrm mobile home. Close to casino. F/S. Nat gas heat. 250-392-7617.

Homes for Rent 258A - 5th Ave N., large 2bdrm house with 24x20 detached 2 bay shop, big back yard, fully fenced & secure, nice lawn & sundeck. F/S W/D +util., one small pet allowed. $1200/mo. Nice location. Available immed 1(250)2638199 or (250)398-3320 after 6 2 and 3 bdrm. houses. F/S natural gas heat. Please call (250)392-7617.

Senior Assisted Living

Brand new, executive 1bdrm suite with view of lake, separate entrance, all new appliances, w/d, furnished or unfurnished, 1125 sq/ft, $1000./mo util. incl. Hamel (subdivision) above Laughing Loon. (250)392-0439

Townhouses 3Bedroom 3 storey townhouse on 1st Ave. f/s, n/s, n/p. $1000./mo. Avail. immed. Phone (250)303-2233.

Transportation

Cars - Domestic 1997 Grand-Am, looks good, drives good, new tranny, battery driven daily, extra tires. $1850. obo Must sell! (250)296-9058

Help for today. Hope for Tomorrow. Call 1-800-667-3742 Snowmobiles 2007 Arctic Cat Panther 570, hand warmers, upseat, reverse, 444 orig. kms. $4750. OBO (250)398-5486

2002 Mazda MPV Van Priced to sell - $3,000! Must see. Excellent condition. Great winter vehicle. Fully loaded. Power everything, leather seats, sunroof. 270,000 km. Thule, trailer hitch, winters on rims. 250-296-3194

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