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Power in purpleProgram educates parents of newbornsSUSAN QUINNALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

More than 60 newborns in B.C. will feel the love from a group of Alberni Valley knitters this year.

CLICK for Babies, now in its sixth year, brings the conversation around shaken baby syndrome beyond new and expectant parents and into the broader community. It complements the Period of Purple Crying Program delivered in public health units and maternity wards, which teaches parents to understand normal crying patterns.

The campaign seeks volunteers throughout the province to knit purple caps that are

then provided to newborns across BC during the colder months of November and December.

More than 7,500 caps had been donated by October.

Wanda Keene, who works at 93.3 PEAK FM, is by far the most prolific knitter for the Click for Babies program in Port Alberni.

In October she contributed 50 purple hats to the project, and has a goal of knitting 52 in 2016—one per week.

Keene was inspired by a project that Jennie O’Connor started in 2011 when her Let’s Knit yarn store was open in Port Alberni.

“Jennie was the one that did get me

started on it. She was donating the yarn as long as you made a hat out of it and brought it back,” Keene said.

O’Connor still owns Let’s Knit in Qualicum Beach, which opened in 2012. Although she is no longer knitting for Click for Babies she supports other charitable knitting programs in Qualicum.

There are knitting groups in Port Alberni that meet Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. at Steampunk Café on Third Avenue uptown and Saturdays from 1–3 p.m. at the public library in Echo Centre, 4245 Wallace St.

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KRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

An increased demand for medical imaging scans in British Columbia led to the provincial government’s announcement of financial support in November, but changes will not

happen immediately.And the impact to

West Coast General Hospital, which is on the rotation of a mobile MRI unit on Vancouver Island, remains to be seen.

The four-year strategy to increase services for people requiring MRI scans

is aimed at meeting B.C.’s greatest need to date, officials said.

“With an ageing population, health authorities face increasing demand for medical imaging services,” said Premier Christy Clark.

She said the funds will help combat

growing wait lists. “We recognize that

access to MRIs has been a challenge and this strategy will make sure we better meet the health care needs of British Columbians now and into the future,” said Health Minister Terry Lake.

The impact on

West Coast General Hospital, where there is a mobile MRI unit, is yet to be seen.

“We don’t yet have the details of the impact on our MRI volumes but there will definitely be an increase,” said Valerie Wilson, VIHA’s manager of

communications for central and north Island.

“Island Health is receiving funding for 12,803 additional exams to be completed within a four-year time frame or sooner.”

In 2014-2015, Island Health performed

28,063 MRIs, an increase from 26,176 from the year before. In 2015 to 2016, the same volume as last year is expected.

Wilson said there is no timeline on the service increase, but a number of new job positions have been posted.

No word on MRI increase for Port Alberni’s hospital

KATYA SLEPIANALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

Despite 100 millimetres of rain within a 12-hour period, city engineer Guy Cicon is pleased with how Dry Creek held up during the weekend’s rainstorm.

“The Dry Creek channel performed as expected with some erosion,” Cicon said on Monday morning.

“In a 12-hour period we received 100 mm of rain and we had a peak intensity of 5 mm per hour.”

The city budgeted $2.5 million for the Dry Creek flood mitigation project in 2015. Of that, $1.8 million came from the Building Canada Fund and the remainder came from the city. Bowerman Excavating completed the work just weeks ago.

The work consisted of channel improvements throughout the length of Dry Creek that widened the channel to 12 metres, effectively doubling its capacity.

A culvert was also installed under Third Avenue in order to widen the flow and stop obstruction from causing possible flooding.

Cicon said that had the flood mitigation work not been done, the flooding seen on Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue could have been much

worse.“I expect had we

not done the channel improvements on Dry Creek the intensity of this storm could have seen Dry Creek breach its banks.”

A short section of the east lane of Third Avenue near Bute Street and Burde Street was closed on the night

of Dec. 4, city utilities superintendent Brian Mousley said,

Flooding improved rather than worsened as the evening progressed, he added.

Cicon said that the flood near Bute Street and Burde Street wasn’t caused by Dry Creek.

“The flooding that we received on Third

and Fourth avenue is independent of the work that we did on Dry Creek,” he said, adding that the city is looking into both short- and long-term options to improve drainage in the area.

(See more about the city’s plans in Thursday’s News).

Unlike Dry Creek, other waterways in

the Alberni Valley didn’t fare so well.

Tseshaht First Nation elected Chief Councillor Hugh Braker declared a state of emergency due to rising Somass River levels at noon on Dec. 6 that is set to last until Dec. 11.T seshaht and volunteers were sandbagging at

their administration building throughout the weekend in hopes of preventing the damage that last December’s floods caused to residences.

Sandbagging was still in progress when the News went to press. Anyone looking to volunteer can email [email protected].

Dry Creek holds up during rainstorm

KATYA SLEPIAN/ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS

The new Dry Creek culvert under Third Avenue at evening high tide on Dec. 5 and at morning high tide on Dec. 7. Water levels never came close to breaching the banks of the newly enhanced channel throughout the weekend’s rainstorm.

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Conductors learn the ropes on Alberni railsKRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The final group of six students from BCIT wrapped up its hands-on conductor training on local rails, just in time for the real storms to begin.

In total, 24 students from the school took part in the required course work in November with the help of 10 members of the Western Vancouver Island Industrial Heritage Society.

The local resources have been used by BCIT since 2006. Prior to that, the rail yard in Squamish was the training ground, but after a company change, it was no longer practical.

“When it was sold

to CN, they wouldn’t let them on the main line and were confined to the rail yard,” IHS volunteer David Hooper said.

“Here the railway is not being used commercially, so the students can actually get out of the rail yard and practice switching, then take the train to a destination and bring it back.”

In the Alberni Valley, the students and IHS members also take advantage of the track being set on a grade, where they can practice setting hand brakes.

The students have access to two locomotives to help simulate a real working environment

and learn to work with other crew at the same time. In addition to the large, first generation diesel locomotive, the students have been training on a recently renovated one that worked in the paper mill.

“It was given to the ISH and sat for about 15 years,” Hooper said.

“It was restored around 2013 and BCIT was the motivation for that.

“It is not designed to go 100 miles, it was used to push cars around in the mill.”

Student Ryan Bank, from Nelson, said his time in Port Alberni has been a valuable experience.

“I had no idea the course would be as intense as it is and how much knowledge is required to work in the industry,” he said. “It is absolutely unique because everything we learn in the course related to the job we get to apply here in the real world.”

By the final day of training, Hooper

said the students are ready to share responsibility of running the train and giving instructions to the engineer, IHS member and Alberni-based instructor John Land.

Although BCIT pays the society to conduct the training, Land said the benefits are more than just a financial

influx. “It is good for the

young folks who want to come up in the railway business,” he said.

Land said he is not surprised at the amount of interest the society receives.

“There are a lot of rail enthusiasts around and the major railways employ

thousands of people, so it is big business.”

Bank is hoping to land one of those jobs when he completes his studies.

“I’d like to get into the industry and my preference is Revelstoke,” he said. “It’s close to home and from what I hear, it is a different territory all together.”

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Brandon Adano, one of the 24 students from BCIT who participated in hands-on conductor training with the help of members of the Industrial Heritage Society in November, works a switch at the rail yard.


hild poverty is on the front burner in Port Alberni.

Much of the discussion at a poverty forum Nov. 24 at the Port Alberni Friendship Centre

cited a report called Vital Signs, commissioned by the Alberni Community Foundation.

The forum, hosted by Alberni-Pacific Rim MLA Scott Fraser, was also attended by new Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns, Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District chair Josie Osborne and Mayor Mike Ruttan of Port Alberni.

The forum happened on the same day child-advocacy group First Call BC released its 2015 B.C. Child Poverty Report Card.

Echoing some figures from Vital Signs, the report card showed Port Alberni has the highest child-poverty rate in B.C.

The city is tied with Duncan

at 31 per cent for the worst rate for children younger than 18 in low-income families. The two communities are also tied for worst place with 37 per cent of children five and younger in low-income households.

On average provincially, one in five children lives in poverty.

“Nationally, one out of seven children lives in poverty. That goes up to one out of three in the Alberni

Valley. That is not acceptable,” Johns said at the forum, reports First Nations’ newspaper Ha-Shilth-Sa.

In an interview, fellow NDP politician Fraser agreed wholeheartedly with Johns’ assessment.

“Nobody was accepting the premise that we had to have this level of poverty … it wasn’t acceptable to any of us at any level.”

The causes of high Alberni poverty include the demise of many high-paying forestry jobs that once gave Port Alberni the highest per-capita income in Canada.

First Call’s report card also identified a relationship between lone-parent families and child poverty. Statistics Canada reports 37.5 per cent of Port Alberni families are lone-parent families, compared to 31 per cent on Vancouver Island and 27 per cent province wide.

Other factors include children with disabilities, visible minorities and First Nations. Seventeen per cent of Alberni Valley residents are First Nations, compared to seven per cent on the Island and five per cent province wide.

The pervasive effects of child poverty last well into adulthood, lowering educational, nutritional, health and employment standards.

Children who grow up poor are more likely to be wards of the state than contributors, which serves nobody.

What can be done to reduce child poverty? Most of the 21 recommendations in First Call’s report card involve money.

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Child poverty needs attention from all gov’t levels

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PUBLISHER Teresa BirdEDITOR Susan Quinn

eports that the U.S. has logged more than 350 mass shootings this year are shocking.

And, according to details shared by those who have tracked the violence, there have been five such incidents on more than a

single day.From our relatively quiet homes it’s difficult to

fathom one such senseless act, never mind more in one year than there are days.

It’s no surprise that the gun-control debate is heating up south of the border. Wednesday’s killing of 14 people at a San Bernardino, Calif. social services agency was reportedly the deadliest in the U.S. since that at Sandy Hook Elementary three years ago, when 26 children and adults were gunned down.

Also fresh in our memories is last Friday’s killing of three people at a Planned Parenthood clinic in Colorado.

When the issue of gun control is raised in Canada, opponents to such regulations rightly argue the laws make no difference to those with a criminal mind and a determination to do lethal damage.

Regardless of the country, province or state, and regardless of whether there are laws and how strict or lax they may be, the reality is the problem lies more with the people who possess firearms than the firearms themselves.

It can be argued that there is a necessity for such artillery, that completely removing guns from the equation is not the solution.

Those tasked with ensuring our safety need them. They deal with the worst people in society and must have the ability to use lethal force not only to protect us, but to protect themselves in our service, too. Fortunately, the reality is the majority of those in law enforcement – in Canada, at least – can go their entire career without ever pulling the trigger, aside from target practice.

Those who hunt for food also argue their right and need to possess arms, although that is often hotly debated itself. These points are only a few of the numerous sides to the argument. Time and time again, the debate appears to come to an impasse, when weighing whether one’s legal right to possess guns means that they should.

It’s a question that needs serious consideration by lawmakers not only in the U.S., but worldwide, before mass shootings become so commonplace that they no longer make headlines.

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A Public Hearing for residents and property owners within Electoral Area “D” will be held in the Board Room at the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot of� ce, 3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni BC, at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 17, 2015 to consider the following bylaws:

Bylaw P1331 to amend the Sproat Lake Of� cial Community Plan, Schedule B plan map by redesignating LOT 364, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT from “Resource Use” to “Comprehensive Development Area” to facilitate a four (4) lot subdivision.

Bylaw P1332 to amend the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot Zoning Bylaw No. 15 by adding a new section “164 Comprehensive Development Lot 364 (CD L364) District” and by rezoning LOT 364, CLAYOQUOT DISTRICT from Forest Reserve (A4) District to Comprehensive Development Lot 364 (CD L364) District to facilitate a four (4) lot subdivision.

(Elmer & Franciska Daneliuk, Property Owners & Helen Sims, Agent – Lot 364, Two Rivers Arm, Sproat Lake)

All persons who consider their interest in property affected by the proposed bylaws will be given an opportunity to be heard in matters contained in the bylaws.

The Public Hearing for Bylaws P1331 and P1332 is to be held by the Director for Electoral Area ‘D’, the Alternate Director, or the Chairperson of the Regional Board, as a delegate of the Regional Board. A copy of the Board resolution making this delegation is available for public inspection along with copies of the bylaws as set out in this notice.

Interested persons may inspect the bylaws and relevant background documents at the Regional District of Alberni-Clayoquot of� ce during normal of� ce hours, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from December 4, 2015 to December 17, 2015 inclusive. Any correspondence submitted prior to the Public Hearing should be directed to the undersigned.

Mike Irg, Manager of Planning and DevelopmentRegional District of Alberni-Clayoquot3008 Fifth Avenue, Port Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3Telephone: (250) 720-2700Fax: (250) 723-1327

Date of Notice: December 4, 2015

REGIONAL DISTRICT OF ALBERNI-CLAYOQUOTNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

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Take notice that pursuant to sections 186 and 187 of the Local Government Act, the Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District (the “Regional District”) intends to dispose of, and make available to the public for acquisition, a leasehold interest in that part of the lands legally described as:

Part of Block F of Block 209, Alberni DistrictAlberni Valley Regional Airport - Lots B, C, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15

and more particularly outlined in bold on Schedule “A” at the bottom of this Notice (the “Lands”).

The Lands are located at the Alberni Valley Regional Airport and are being made available to tenant(s) who will:

• at the tenant’s sole expense, clear, service, and provide access to the Lands in accordance with the legal requirements of all statutes, regulations, and bylaws of all federal, provincial, and local authorities;

• at the tenant’s sole expense, construct and maintain on the Lands all buildings and improvements required to operate an aircraft-related commercial enterprise or, subject to approval from the Regional District, sublease the Lands to person that will construct and maintain on the Lands all buildings and improvements required to operate an aircraft-related commercial enterprise on the Lands; and

• use the Lands solely for the purposes of an aircraft-related commercial enterprise or, subject to approval from the Regional District, sublease the Lands to person that will operate an aircraft-related commercial enterprise on the Lands.

Lots B & C The minimum rent the Regional District is prepared to accept per lot is sixteen thousand, four hundred dollars ($16,400.00) per year.Lots 10-15 The minimum rent the Regional District is prepared to accept per lot is one thousand, four hundred dollars ($1,400.00) per year.

The term of the lease lots will be up to twenty (20) years. Leases of three (3) years or more are subject to approval by the Provincial Subdivision Of� cer. Other terms and conditions of the proposed leases may be reviewed in person at the Regional District’s Of� ces, located at:

3008 5th AvenuePort Alberni, BC V9Y 2E3

Persons wishing to acquire a leasehold interest in the Lands must submit a completed proposal package and refundable $1,000.00 deposit to the Regional District’s Of� ces by no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, January 15, 2016 in an envelope clearly marked “AVRA Lease Lot Submission”.

This is not a call for tenders. No contractual or other obligation will arise between the Regional District and any person that responds to this Notice unless and until a written agreement has been duly executed relating to an approved proposal. The Regional District reserves the right in its absolute discretion to accept or reject any proposal submitted in response to this Notice.

(Pursuant to sections 186 and 187 of the Local Government Act)

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Like everything else in life, electronics have revolutionized the way we do things. Digital measuring makes it possible to measure parts down to a resolution of 1/1000 of an inch but woodworkers have been slow to adopt these precision measuring tools.

However, with new

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A good quality electronic caliper can be one of the best investments you can make. This multifunction tool can make inside measurements, outside measurements and depth measurements. It really shines when used to lay out your

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Digital calipers will display the values in three different formats, fractional inches, decimal inches

and mm. Using the calipers

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fractions. This is especially true when you dress your own lumber to non-standard thicknesses and are then adding and subtracting the measurements.

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for a higher minimum wage, a “living wage” and higher income and disability assistance rates.

First Call wants a comprehensive poverty reduction plan with legislated targets and timelines. It seeks a goal to reduce B.C.’s child-poverty rate to seven per cent or lower by 2020.

B.C. is the only province without a poverty-reduction strategy, observes Fraser, frustrated by Victoria’s tendency to produce “voodoo

statistics that say everything is just great.”

One of the measures of a society is how it cares for its most vulnerable members.

The B.C. Liberals, who plan to cut the PST by one point in 2018, reducing revenue by an estimated $900 million per year, clearly have other priorities.

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and now writes about B.C. and federal

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Poverty not on Liberals’ minds

Bread of Life, Pizza Factory both host Christmas mealsKRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

Through the generosity of the community, those in need will have two opportunities to enjoy Christmas dinner this year.

The Bread of Life is hosting one large sitting this year on Dec. 24. They typically held a dinner on Christmas Day, but over the past few years, the organization realized many of its clients were unable to attend with the lack of bus service on the holiday, so the decision was made to change the date.

Vice-president of the Bread of Life, David Whitworth, said the annual dinner was held on various days during the season in the past and will revert back

to Christmas Eve to make it easier for staff, volunteers and guests.

“It is important to understand why we made the change,” Whitworth said. “We had a request from a large number of guests who are unable to attend on a day the buses aren’t running so that is our priority. Many guests also want (Christmas) day free to visit with extended family.”

He also said budget restraints were taken into consideration.

“We looked at the impact of overtime costs on our frugal budget,” Whitworth said. “And the other concern was our staff who work tirelessly all year. We would like them to have Christmas free to be with family.”

To accommodate the

anticipated crowd of more than 100 guests, organizers also changed the location to the Trinity Church on the corner of Fifth Street and Angus Avenue. There will only be one seating after the doors open at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are required and can be picked up at the Bread of Life.

Another free community-wide dinner, complete with ham and turkey,

will be held at Pizza Factory on Christmas Day.

When staff member Brian Calm saw an immediate reaction online about the change to the Bread of Life’s dinner, he stepped in to fill what he thought was a gap. Before long, he had a list of volunteers, including Denis Sauve and Rick Tucker, to help with organizing the event.

“I saw how unhappy

people were and without knowing it was just changed to the 24th, I set up a dinner for the 25th,” Calm said. “This is different, though, it is open to anyone in the community who will be without a dinner on that day. That includes all those working on Christmas. Anyone who is lonely, homeless or without family can come.”

He said he wants to acknowledge

everyone, regardless of social status, and recognize those who work on Christmas Day. Santa will join the festivities with gifts for children.

As well as feeding the community, Calm is also contributing to Ty Watson House hospice.

“It is the place people go for their final days and I found out they have no air conditioning in the upstairs rooms and

no decent TV’s,” Calm said.

“Those are things I just thought they would already have. I have been collecting cash donations from other businesses so they can have a good Christmas.”

Three seatings for the dinner are scheduled for 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. and tickets are available at Pizza Factory on Roger Street. Drop-ins are also welcome.

Hayden Steinbach age 3, had a lot of fun at the Christmas Craft Fair at Beaver Creek Hall on Sunday.

Adrienne Oosterom photo(Pure Photography)

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Hall needs membersTh e Beaver Creek Hall needs to have repairs done to their basement and the children’s play-ground is archaic. Th ey have run various fundraisers over this past year but would really ap-preciate Beaver Creek Residents and owners of property in the district to join. Th e fee is a paltry $10 for a full year membership which has perks. Th e Beaver Creek Hall has been in existence since I was a child, yes a long time ago, more than 60 years. Th ey have a meeting the last Monday of every

month at 7 p.m. Th e Beaver Creek Hall have numerous social events for residents in-cluding a monthly pot luck dinner. In December they held a craft fair, visits with Santa and also the pot luck din-ner.

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Have we become a society that is too busy for gift wrap? When the holidays come around in full force, where do most people turn? To the ultra-convenient gift bag, that’s where. Gift bags have largely taken over the party aisles at most stores, where rows and rows of gift bags in all shapes and sizes are not uncommon. Gift bags do have many advantages. Th ey are easily portable, generally inexpensive and come in some very clever designs. Th ey’re also touted as a

“green” product because they can be reused. But carefully wrapped gift s show that a person put in time and eff ort to present a gift in a way that is sentimental and personal. Although it may take mere minutes to pry away the paper and fi nd a treasure inside, there’s something to be said for paper-wrapped gift s. It means the gift -giver sat down, pondered the paper design and carefully chose the bow or ribbon with the recipient in mind.Before you eschew

wrapping paper for a gift bag this holiday season, think about all of the advantages to spending some time and reacquainting yourself with the art of gift wrapping. * Wrapping can be green, too. You can create your own wrapping paper by decorating brown postal paper with a rubber stamp or having children colour their own special murals. Don’t overlook newsprint as wrapping as well.* Paper is more cost-eff ective. You are

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friends and family, carefully wrapped boxes tend to stand up to travel better than gift bags. No one wants to receive a gift bag that has been wrinkled and crushed into some amorphous shape. Plus, wilted tissue paper can be off -putting.* Th ere’s something magical about wrap-ping paper. Th e anticipation, the drama, the build-up to peeling aside wrapping paper and revealing the gift has brought smiles to children’s (and adults’) faces for generations.

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Holiday shopping may be done, but that enormous pile of presents still needs to be wrapped. People have varying degrees of ability with regard to wrapping gift s. Some excel at those creased corners and perfect bows, while

others are less adept at wrapping. Th e task of wrapping gift s may not be something to look forward to, but wrapping gift s is an essential element of the holiday season. Fortunately, there are a

few tricks of the trade wrappers can lean on to make the process of wrapping gift s go as quickly and as smoothly as possible.• Stock up on double-sided tape. Wrapping with double-sid-ed tape helps you avoid unsightly tape lines and creates a neat fi nished product.

• Use a toilet paper tube to preserve wrapping paper rolls and keep them from unravelling. Simply cut the tube lengthwise and snap it over the open roll of paper to serve as a handy clip to keep the paper tidy.• When you lose the edge of the tape on a roll, it can take precious time trying to fi nd it again and then lift a piece of tape off the roll. Use a plastic bread clip to hold the place of the edge of the tape to prevent this from happening.• Turn snack containers into handy gift wrap options. Empty potato chip cannisters can be wrapped and used to hold other food gift s or smaller stocking stuff ers. Turn a foil-

lined chip or popcorn bag inside out, fi rst cleaning away any grease and crumbs, and use the bag to wrap a gift and tie off the end with adecorative ribbon.• Wooden spoons or popsicle sticks can make clever gift tags. Poke a hole in the end and tie onto your gift .• Use a piece of fabric to wrap a present if

you’re not too skilled with traditional paper. Fabric can be reused and is more durable, and you won’t run the risk of tearing an edge or poking a hole through it. Th is can be especially useful for oddly shaped gift s.• Newsprint tied with natural cord and some pine boughs is an inexpensive, classic-looking gift wrap.• Kraft butcher paper

or brown mailing paper can be used in a pinch. Stamp images on the paper to custom-ize the gift wrap and use ribbons and bows to further dress things up.• Always work on a hard, fl at surface, as working on the fl oor or a soft surface makes it more diffi cult to control wrapping paper and you’re more likely to tear the paper.

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Christmastime is fi lled with many diff erent traditions. Many people decorate their homes with Christmas trees, and songs are sung with family members who come from near and far to share gift s and companionship. Families with young children oft en make visiting Santa Claus a part of their annual traditions. During the holiday season, Santa can be found taking up

residence in depart-ment stores and malls across the country. Th ousands of children and their parents will wait in line to get some face time with jolly old St. Nick. Th e following are a handful of ways to make kids’ visits with Santa even more pleasant.• Do a test run. If your child has not taken a photo with Santa before, he or

she may be frightened and the result will be a poor photograph. Th e beard and the red coat coupled with the fact that kids are sitting on a stranger’s lap can be terrifying for young-sters. Acclimate your child to the experience by visiting the mall to see Santa and become familiar with what he looks like and how he acts. It may take a cou-ple of visits before your child is ready to wait in

line for the real visit.• Go off -peak. Visit Santa when the store just opens or when lines are not as long, such as during school hours or dinner time. Th is should cut down on the wait and create a less tense experience. Confi rm visiting hours so you don’t arrive only to fi nd he’s out to lunch or feeding his reindeer. Do not schedule any-thing aft er the Santa

visit, so you don’t feel rushed.• Dress comfortably. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing so neither you nor the kids will be uncomfortable. Th e goal is to look nice for the photo, but not at the expense of the children’s comfort level. And while you should be comfortable as well, be sure to look presentable, in the event you have to hop

into the photo if that’s the only way your son or daughter will tolerate the experience.• Pack some supplies. Bring snacks and drinks for the kids so hunger does not make them antsy. Bring along a change of clothes in case someone spills food or spits up before your turn.• Get Santa recommen-dations. Ask friends and neighbors which

Santas they visit. Many stores will have a Santa on hand, but not every Santa is as adept at handling children. You want someone who is used to making children feel welcome and comfortable. Above all, try to have a good time and don’t expect perfection. Sometimes the best Santa-visit moments are the ones that are unrehearsed.

A baby’s life is fi lled with milestones. First smiles, fi rst steps and fi rst words are just a few of the moments parents will treasure. A baby’s fi rst holiday season is another special time to cherish. Shoppers seeking gift s

to make a baby’s fi rst holiday special have many clever, cute and functional items to choose from. Several of these gift s can become keepsakes to be tucked into memory boxes for growing kids to look at later in life.

• Christmas pajamas: What better way to await for the arrival of Christmas than in a pair of snuggly paja-mas? Send pajamas ahead of Christmas Day so that new parents will have plenty of adorable photo opportunities as

their baby boy or girl tears open the gift s. Stores stock several diff erent fun and festive prints, or look into pajamas that can be personalized.• Photo print package: Photography packages can involve the entire expanding family and will catalog special mo-ments in time. Purchase studio or on-location time with a private pho-tographer, or use one of the popular photog-raphy chains found in malls and department stores.• Personalized framed print: Commemorate the fi rst holiday season

with your child by getting a print made with his or her name and age. Leave a space on the print so that the child’s parents can customize it even further with their son or daughter’s footprints. Include a matted frame

and child-safe ink or paint to complete the gift .• Keepsake ornament: Some families embrace the tradition of adding a new ornament to their Christmas trees each year. Purchase an ornament for the new baby with the year so he or she can join in the tradition. • Crochet or knit blanket: Craft y indi-viduals can make a blanket that the newest addition to the family can enjoy during the chilly days of winter. Th ese blankets oft en become treasured keepsakes that may be

passed down through-out the family or kept tucked away for kids so they can give them to their own children once they start their own families.• Piggy bank: Foster good saving habits by gift ing a personalized piggy bank. Get kids off on the right foot by depositing a few dollars into the bank before giving the gift .A new baby brings many changes and fun experiences. Gift -giv-ers can make a baby’s fi rst holiday season one fi lled with joy and whimsy with creative gift ideas.

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Th e holiday season is dominated by tradi-tion. Families typically have their own unique traditions, but certain practices are so widely popular that they have become synonymous with the holiday season. Such is the case with certain foods, including gingerbread cookies. Gingerbread cookies can be enjoyed year-round, but many people only enjoy this tasty treat during the holiday season. For those who can’t wait to indulge in gingerbread cookies this year, consider this recipe for “Soft Glazed Gingerbread” from Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson’s “Tartine” (Chronicle Books).

To make the dough, stir together the fl our, cocoa powder, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside. Using a stand mixer fi tted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium-high speed until creamy. Slowly add the granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and soft . Stop

the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed. Add the egg and mix well.Add the molasses and corn syrup and beat until incorporated. Stop the mixer again and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the fl our mixture and beat on low speed until a

dough forms that pulls away from the sides of the bowl and all the ingredients are well incorporated. Remove the dough from the bowl, fl atten it on a large piece of plastic wrap into a rectangle about 1 inch thick, cover the dough with the plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper on a nonstick liner.Unwrap the dough and place on a fl oured work surface. If using a plaque with a design, roll out the dough 1/3-inch thick, lightly dust the top with fl our, press your cookie molds over the dough, and then cut out the shapes with a small knife and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Alternatively, using the mold as a guide, cut around it with a small knife, fl ip the mold over so the design is facing you, and place the dough over it, pressing it into the design. Un-mold the shapes onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.If using a patterned rolling pin, lightly dust the lined baking sheet with fl our and transfer the dough to the pan. Lightly dust the top of the dough with fl our and roll it into a rectan-gle about 1/3-inch thick with a plain pin. Th en, using the patterned pin, roll over the dough with enough pressure to ensure a clear impres-sion of the design. Trim

the sides with a small knife. It is not necessary to cut into smaller sizes before baking.Bake the cookies until lightly golden along the sides but still soft to the touch in the centers, 7 to 15 minutes. Th e tim-ing will depend on the size of the individual cookies, or if you have made a single large pat-terned piece that will be cut aft er baking.While the cookies are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners’ sugar and water until smooth.When the cookies are ready, remove from the oven and let cool in the pan on a wire rack for about 10 minutes. Th en, while the cookies are still warm, using even strokes, brush a light coat of glaze on the top of each cookie, evenly covering it. Let

the cookies cool com-pletely. When the glaze dries, it should leave a shiny, opaque fi nish. If you have used a patterned pin to make a single large plaque, cut into the desired sizes with a small, very sharp knife. Th e cookies will

keep in an airtight container in a cool place for about 2 weeks. Th ey do not freeze well, however, as the glaze becomes watery when they are thawed.

‘Tis the season for gingerbread cookies

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Dough33/4 cups all-purpose fl our1 tablespoon cocoa powder4 teaspoons ground ginger11/2 teaspoons ground cloves2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 teaspoon salt11/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar1 large egg1/2 cup blackstrap or other dark molasses2 tablespoons light corn syrup

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Holiday Guide www.albernivalleynews.com A23Alberni Valley News - Tuesday, Dec 01, 2015

With the holiday season upon us, many people’s schedules are hectic once again. Th ere are social events and family gatherings to attend, shopping ventures to

make, and decorating to be done. While fun, the holiday season can be a time of added pressure, which leads to stress and other un-healthy situations. At a time when you want to be at your best, stress can aff ect your physical well-being. Th e American Psychological Associa-tion says the hustle and bustle of the holidays has psychological consequences for some people. More people are inclined to feel that their stress increases, rather than decreases, around the holidays. Th e National Institute of Mental Health says

chronic stress can lower immunity and cause excretory, digestive and reproductive systems to stop working properly. Stress also may cause you to eat unhealthy

snacks to cope, and that can lead to unwanted weight gain. Stress is not the only potential health hazard that can arise around the holidays. A greater number of parties expose you to an abundance of foods and drinks you may not consume on a regular basis, and that can lead to a lot of mindless eating. Weight gained during this time of year can be diffi cult to shed come January, when colder tempera-tures challenge many peoples’ motivation to exercise. Also, social settings put you in close contact

with a greater number of people, potentially increasing your expo-sure to germs. You can still feel your best during the

holidays. Follow these tips for maintaining a healthy mind and body.• Get the fl u vaccine. Th e fl u vaccine can protect you against various strains of the fl u. Get a fl u shot before the holidays so you are ready for cold and fl u season.• Carry disinfecting wipes. Germs can linger on surfaces long aft er an infected person has come and gone. Studies from research-ers at the University of Arizona in Tucson have found the fl u virus — and even the antibi-otic-resistant bacteria MRSA — on airline

tray tables. Buses, trains and doors all may be harboring germs. Wipe down surfaces with disinfecting wipes and allow them to air-dry before touching them.

Th is can help you avoid coming into contact with germs.• Balance your activ-ities. It can be tempt-ing to overbook your schedule with a ton of activities, but this may ultimately prove stressful. Leave days open to relax and do

things you want to do, such as viewing Christmas light displays or even just unwinding at home with a good book. Try delegating some tasks to others in the household so you don’t take on too much responsibility.• Keep up an exercise routine. Don’t stray too far from your exercise schedule. You may have to move workout times to free up other time later in the day for shopping or parties. Early morning is a good time to exercise

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the holidays and eat sensibly otherwise.• Talk to someone. If the holidays have you feeling blue, talk to a friend or family member. If you need more professional support, fi nd a social worker or psychologist that can help you work through stress and other feelings.

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Arts Council celebrates 50 years of cultureKRISTI DOBSONSPECIAL TO THE NEWS

The Community Arts Council of the Alberni Valley has supported art in all its forms for 50 years. On Thursday, Dec. 10 the general public will have the opportunity to help celebrate this milestone.

“It all started with the Rollin Art Centre and then the Community Arts Council came to reside there,” said arts administrator Melissa Martin.

Fred and Ellen Rollin owned and lived in the house that came to be Rollin Art Centre from 1914 to the mid-1970s. They were well-known for their gardens and connections made with students and teachers at Eighth Avenue School, right next door.

When Fred died in 1976, he left his home and grounds to the City of Port Alberni and School District 70. From there, the Community Arts Council gained possession of the home and put a lot of volunteer hours

into renovations and landscaping.

The promotion and support of the arts started to flourish, but was always based on fundraising and grants. There have been a number of initiatives developed over the years

and when Martin came aboard as administrator a few years ago, her goal was to encourage art and culture among all ages.

Martin’s drive to continue promoting the arts stems from her own background.

Originally trained in art therapy, she worked with children with various developmental and learning challenges. She said she has seen art in all of its forms help with communication skills, self-esteem, self-worth and higher learning.

“Art is beneficial on so many levels,” she said. “I would like to see it promoted in schools more. There is a place for it along with the maths and sciences.”

Martin’s father is an accomplished painter and one of the founding members of Art in the Park at Stanley Park. She recently found out that three of his pieces are a part of the University of Victoria’s archive collection.

“My son goes to UVic and texted me and asked if I knew they were there,” she said. “He was Googling my dad and my name came up from an article in the Alberni

Valley News when I first started (at Rollin Art Centre). I said my goals then were to excite children about the arts and get it into the schools. That has been my most successful and meaningful goal.”

Martin has also established family and community events like the annual pumpkin carving contest, Celebration of Lights, pool mural project and the new Solstice Arts Festival.

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Mayor Mike Ruttan, left, presents Marta Williamson, Bev Frolic and Cathy Berry from the Community Arts Council with a Heritage Commission award.


From / A6When woodworking,

the natural tendency is to think of fractional values when using inches but the change from fractions to decimals is an easy one to make.

Most quality digital calipers are made of hardened stainless steel for long-term accuracy. It stands to reason that as the price goes up, the quality of the tool increases as well, and with calipers holds

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The caliper can be used for simple comparisons as well, even without the display. If you mill your own lumber using a thickness planer and need to match the specific thickness of some existing part, then just measure the part and use the caliper as a simple ‘go/no-go’ gauge or transfer

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Machine setup and adjustment is a breeze with the right digital tools. Measuring and marking your pieces accurately is only half the battle; you still have to set up your tools to make the cut. There are several tools I use all the time to achieve this level of accuracy.

When using a variable spacing dovetail jig, like the Leigh D4r or the Super Jig, a caliper makes symmetrical and custom spacing of the pins and tails a breeze. Using the caliper to set the cutter projection makes it unnecessary to rout test pieces to check the fit.

The router table is one of the most used tools in my shop and a digital height gauge makes setting the depth of cut to an accuracy of 1/1000th of an inch possible.

I have my main router mounted in a bench dog lift which allows me to accurately adjust it to any setting I choose with these measuring tools.

My other two router tables rely on the adjustment mechanisms that are incorporated in the base of the router and while these are not as fine, using these tools is still more precise than any other method.

If you use plywood then you will be aware that plywood is never as thick as they indicate. For example, when using ¼-inch plywood for door panels you will have to cut an undersized groove or it will rattle in the groove left by a ¼-inch cutter.

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Distance is just one item that you can now measure digitally. Another measurement that will affect the accuracy of your work is measuring and setting angles. If you have not set up your jointer fence to be 90 degrees to the table then your material will never be square.

Using a digital angle gauge to set the jointer fence will allow you to dial into the accuracy to 1/10th of a degree. This is far more accurate than you could achieve with an engineers square and a flashlight. Using an engineers square limits you to only setting the fence to 90 degrees while the digital angle gauge will allow any measurement between 0 and 90 degrees with a resolution of 1/10th of a degree.

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The Port Alberni Lawn Bowls Club held their annual general meeting, elections, awards and a dinner for the end of the 2015 playing season.

Out-going president Robin Forrest thanked the executive and club members for their support over the past two years.

Newly elected executive are: Nancy Hemmingsen, president; Ed Hemmingsen, vice-president; Elaine van Kooten, treasurer; and Alison Merryfield, secretary.

Awards handed out for the 2015 season were: Ladies Novice–Louisa johnny; Men’s Novice–Maurice Bernier; pairs–Robin and Stephen Forrest; Ladies Singles–Elaine van Kooten; Men’s Singles–Stephen Forrest.

Red Sox tournament, Alice and Theo Vissia. Joe Trail Memorial tournament, Alice Vissia and Lue Carlos.

The Lawn Bowls Club is open for crib on Sundays from 1–4 p.m. and the first Sunday evening of the month from 7–9 p.m.

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WHAT’S ONTUES. DEC. 1–WED. DEC. 23

◆ MISTLETOE MARKET AT ROLLIN ART CENTRE runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. from Tuesday to Saturday. Artists are still wanted, call 250--724-3412 to sign up.

WED. DEC. 9◆ PORT ALBERNI

FIBRO LIFE PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP is holding its December meeting on a special day, at 7 p.m., due to the holiday schedule. At West Coast General Hospital (3949 Port Alberni Highway). All ages, free admission. For more info, e-mail [email protected] or call 1-844-747-

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FRI. DEC. 11◆ TIM NEUFELD &

THE GLORY BOYS perform a Christmas Worship Hoedown at Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd., 6:30–9:30 p.m. Tix: $10 adults, $5 for children 12 and under at the church or online at www.universe.com. FMI: 250-724-7272 or e-mail [email protected].

SAT. DEC. 12◆ CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

AND BAKE SALE takes place at Rainbow Gardens in

Westporte Place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Come check out jewellery, Christmas ornaments, first nations art, greeting cards and more.

SUN. DEC. 13◆ TIMBRE! CHOIR

performs 43rd annual concert, this year called ‘A Christmas Card’, at the ADSS Theatre at 2:30 p.m. Alberni Community Band performs at 1:40 p.m. in the lobby. Timbre! tix: $15 for adults, $5 for students/children. Available at Rollin Art Centre, Echo Centre, Finishing Touches and Salmonberry’s.

THUR. DEC. 24◆ BREAD OF LIFE

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER takes place at the Trinity Chruch Dining Hall at Fifth Avenue and Angus Street. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and turkey dinner is served at 4 p.m. Everyone is welcome and free tickets are available at the Bread of Life office.

THUR. DEC. 31◆ NEW YEAR’S CIRCUS

Five Acre Productions is bringing in the New Year with a bang at the Italian Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Live music by The Circus band, appy buffet, champagne after the New Year’s countdown. Tix: $30 at Cloud City, 3042 Third Ave. Proceeds go to the Zattzoo Project.

ONGOING◆ OVEREATERS

ANONYMOUS meets Mondays from 7–8:55 p.m. at 4711 Elizabeth St. All ages. Free admission. FMI: Laura H . [email protected] or call 250-723-7486. Support group dealing with overeating, based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous.

◆ ARMY CADETS (CANADIAN SCOTTISH REGIMENT) meets Thursdays, 6:30–9 p.m., Cherry Creek Hall. For youth ages 12–18. FMI: Kim at 250-735-3517.

◆ PORT ALBERNI FIBRO LIFE PAIN SELF-MANAGEMENT GROUP meets every

third Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. at West Coast General Hospital (3949 Port Alberni Highway–Redford Extension). All ages. Free admission. For more info, e-mail [email protected] or call 1-844-747-7426. www.pipain.com/port-alberni-fibro-life-support-group.html.

◆ JUNIOR BADMINTON runs Mondays and Thursdays at the Alberni Athletic Hall. 8–12 yrs from 6–7 p.m., 13–18 yrs from 7–8 p.m. FMI: Larry at 250-720-6263.

◆ DROP-IN GRIEF GROUP meets Tuesdays at 1 p.m. at the Alberni Valley Hospice Society office, 3088 Third Ave. FMI: 250-723-4478.

◆ BARKLEY SOUNDS CHOIR has started its 16th season and welcomes new members of all ages. Rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:45-9 p.m. at the Alberni Valley United Church. For more info call 250-723-7907.

◆ COMMUNITY ARCHIVES at the Alberni Valley Museum is open every Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers available to answer questions on local history, help with family records and other research. Phone 250-723-2181, local 267.

◆ FOLK SONG CIRCLE at Fir Park Village every Tuesday from 7-9 p.m For more info call Diane at 250-723-7945.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY STARFLEET CHAPTER meets the second Thursday of every month, 6 p.m. at Echo Centre. New members welcome. For info call 250-724-7293.

◆ FREE DROP-IN at Hilton Centre, 4325 Neill St. On Mondays from 10-11 a.m. For parents of children up to age five. Call 250-735-3022.

◆ FUN NIGHT on Friday nights at Legion Branch No. 293, 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 5 p.m. Food available. Nominal admission fee.

◆ ALBERNI VALLEY COMMUNITY BAND meets Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m. in the E. J. Dunn band room. This is a concert band; new members are welcome. For info: call Manfred @ 250-724-6780.

◆ CRIB NIGHT at Legion Branch No. 293. Starts at 7 p.m. every Monday.

◆ FUN DARTS at Legion Branch No. 293. From 2:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday.

◆ WEDNESDAY NIGHT BINGO at Legion Branch No, 293, at 4680 Victoria Quay. Starts at 6:45 p.m.

◆ TY WATSON HOUSE HOSPICE is looking for people to work in the kitchen preparing meals and offering hospitality. Interested volunteers may call Theresa at 250-723-4478 for more info.

◆ BETA SIGMA PHI’S Preceptor Gamma Beta chapter meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Call Lorna at 250-724-2487.

◆ RAINBOWS helps children process loss, due to divorce, separation, death or other life changes. Contact Family Guidance 250 724-0125.

◆ FRIENDLY BATTLE, Feasting, fighting, archery and other medieval pastimes such as games, needlework, weaving, armor making and cooking. Families welcome. For more info. contact Sarah 1-250-951-9065.

◆ MEAT DRAW, Saturdays 3:15–5 p.m. at Westwind Pub. Proceeds to Mid Island Kidney Association.

◆ MEAT DRAW AND 50/50 RAFFLE, at the Kingsway Pub. Sundays: 3-5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays: 4:30-6 p.m. Proceeds go towards the Alberni Valley Hospice/Ty Watson House.

◆ MEAT DRAW, at Legion Branch No. 293. Saturday’s from 2-5 p.m.

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Loving you always,Your Family

Juergen Foehse (Opa) Oct. 31, 2010

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Harold Brownson passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2015 at the age of 84 surrounded by his loving family.Harold will be dearly missed by his loving wife of 60 years, Lily, as well as his children Wendy (Darrell); Greg; Kevin (Cathrina) and Scott (Nadia). Harold is also survived by his grandchildren Andrew, Julie, Angela, Jarrod and Lucas and by four great-grandchildren, Caylee, Annika, Logan and Ethan.Harold is predeceased by his son Ronald and sister Lorraine Tuffley.He was born on June 3, 1931 in Campbell River, BC. At age 3, Harold and his family moved to Franklin River Logging Camp. He then went on to attend Qualicum Beach private school (now known as Qualicum College), where he graduated in 1949. He soon after met his bride to be, Lily, and they were married on June 4, 1955.Harold and Lil started married life together in Port Alberni, where they began their family. Harold worked for McMillan Bloedel in Port Alberni and 48 years ago moved to Campbell River where Harold and Lil have made their home. Harold retired in 1991 at the age of 60 after 42 years of service. Once he retired Harold loved his gardening in the summer and spending his winter months at his condo at Mt. Washington skiing. He also had a tremendous passion for history as he traveled the world with his wife Lily. A memorial service will be held on Friday Dec. 4, 2015 ~ 2.00 p.m. at Sutton’s Campbell River Funeral Home. A graveside service will take place on Monday Dec. 7, 2015 ~ 1.00 p.m. at Alberni Valley Memorial Gardens, Port Alberni BCIn lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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HARLEYPatricia Anne1945 – 2015It is with sadness that the family announce the passing of Patricia Anne Harley on December 01, 2015 at Ty Watson House. Alistair, her husband of 52 years was by her side and holding her hand.Patsy was predeceased by her parents, her sister Wanda, son Donald John and is survived by her loving husband Alistair, daughter Wanda and son Aaron, fi ve grandchildren and three great children, sister Sharon, nieces, nephews and many friends.Born July 13, 1945 in Moosejaw, Sask., Patsy arrived in Port Alberni when she was 9 years of age. She att ended 8th Avenue and ADHS schools, marrying Al July 20, 1963. Aft er raising her family, she went to work at the AV Times. When the printing of the paper was moved to Nanaimo and Al retired, they started their family business, Al’s Feathers Be Gone. In her spare time, Patsy liked to play bingo.Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Patsy’s life will be held later in the spring of 2016. In lieu of fl owers, donations may be made in her name to Ty Watson House. Stories and condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.yatesfuneral.ca

MCEACHERN, Frank ErnestMarch 2, 1930 - November 17, 2015

Frank passed away peacefully on November 17, 2015 at the age of 85 years at Penticton Regional Hospital. He was born in Vancouver in 1930 and grew up in Port Alberni. Frank attended ADSS, loved basketball and was captain of his team, the “Mapleleafs”. He graduated from UBC and taught in Vancouver before moving to Merritt as the fi rst principal of Dia-mond Vale Elementary. He was active in the Rotary Club, curling and golf clubs. He was competitive and loved to debate. He and his wife Marion loved to travel. They spent a year in Australia as exchange teachers. After retiring to Oliver he was active in the Elk’s and Fairview Mt. Golf Club. They loved RVing, fi shing and spent many years wintering in Arizona. They spent a few summers exchanging homes with teachers from England, Hol-land, and Germany. Frank and Marion moved to Penticton in 2012. Frank was a warm hearted gentleman and a wonderful husband and father. He will be sadly missed by his wife, fi ve children, grandchildren, many great grandchildren. Frank was predeceased by brother Jim; survived by sister Grace Tingey (Art) of Maple Ridge, sister Marie Kristensen (Paul) and sister-in-law Mary MacEach-ern, both of Port Alberni.A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family through www.providencefu-neralhomes.com 1-250-493-1774

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37. Horse noise38. Honed to a point41. More igneous42. ____ and ends45. Concurs46. Low, ebb and high49. Point midway between NE and E50. Tap gently52. Not messy54. Khans variation59. Watch over60. Chief law o�cer63. Simple64. Abba ____ Honeymoon

DOWN 1. ___ Lilly, drug company 2. River in N. Italy 3. Expression of ba�ement 4. Volcanic mountain in Japan 5. Will Ferrell movie

35. One of the Greats38. Small seal ring39. Foot (Latin)40. Insecticide41. Matador’s �nal passes43. Didymium44. South Dakota47. Central German river48. Capital of Yemen51. Windsor Locks, CT airport

code53. Drive obliquely, as of a nail54. System consisting of the brain

and spinal cord55. Call to attract attention56. __ Carumba!57. Million gallons per day (abbr.)58. A large body of water59. Earl Grey or green61. Egyptian sun god62. Atomic #41

6. The cry made by sheep 7. Unit of volume 8. Immediate memory 9. Don’t know when yet10. Paddles 11. Carbamide12. After E13. Actual state of being14. Winter weasel15. Metallic sound22. Bahrain dinar23. I, Portuguese24. Singer Stewart25. Just introduced26. ___ Bator, Mongolia27. Auld lang ____29. W. African language30. Red-tailed hawk genus32. Cast out

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42. ____ and ends45. Concurs46. Low, ebb and high49. Point midway between NE and E50. Tap gently52. Not messy54. Khans variation59. Watch over60. Chief law o�cer63. Simple64. Abba ____ Honeymoon





6. The cry made by sheep 7. Unit of volume 8. Immediate memory 9. Don’t know when yet10. Paddles 11. Carbamide12. After E13. Actual state of being14. Winter weasel15. Metallic sound22. Bahrain dinar23. I, Portuguese24. Singer Stewart25. Just introduced26. ___ Bator, Mongolia27. Auld lang ____29. W. African language30. Red-tailed hawk genus32. Cast out33. At that event34. Larger than a rabbit

CROSSWORDSudoku


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1. Steady 7. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.)10. Intended to assist memory12. Indian frock13. Salt treatment14. Clear wrap15. Pop singer Springfield16. Horse fly17. Rock TV channel18. Picasso’s mistress19. Ooze out21. The last part of anything22. Exchange27. 39th state28. Word of many parts

33. Bleak House author’s initials34. Idol worshiper36. 21st Greek letter37. Mama’s partner38. Most important39. Jar cover40. Comportment41. Drop behind44. Russian prison camp 45. Betrothal48. Actor Ladd49. Pasta flour50. Big London clock51. Fingerless glove

24. Av_____g: shunning25. Foreign Service26. So you know (abbr.)29. Libyan dinar30. Not good31. A citizen of Italy32. Diacritical mark35. Radioactivity unit36. Encomium38. Lombardy capital40. Backless slipper41. Honk42. What a monarch does43. 7th Hindu month44. Talk45. Energy Saving Module

(abbr.)46. Type of whale47. Payment (abbr.)

DOWN

1. Bunks 2. Utter sounds 3. Teapot warmer 4. Black tropical Am. cuckoo 5. Memorial architect Maya 6. Microgram 7. More uncommon 8. Hand grenade 9. Blare10. Non-presidential elections11. New (French)12. Dish of raw vegetables14. A disgraceful event17. 7th zone W. of Greenwich18. _____ Park: 9402520. Poundal (abbr.)23. Print made from an engraving

Today’s Answers

Last Week’s Answers

ACROSS 1. Hebrew unit of measurement 5. Falls back 9. Short Montmartre artist16. Apulia region capital17. Teamster boss18. Blackbird19. They ___20. Doctors’ group21. Heavy cavalry sword25. Plain-woven cotton fabric28. Twosomes30. Misrepresenting31. Cotillion lady33. One and only36. Tell on37. Horse noise38. Honed to a point41. More igneous

42. ____ and ends45. Concurs46. Low, ebb and high49. Point midway between NE and E50. Tap gently52. Not messy54. Khans variation59. Watch over60. Chief law o�cer63. Simple64. Abba ____ Honeymoon





6. The cry made by sheep 7. Unit of volume 8. Immediate memory 9. Don’t know when yet10. Paddles 11. Carbamide12. After E13. Actual state of being14. Winter weasel15. Metallic sound22. Bahrain dinar23. I, Portuguese24. Singer Stewart25. Just introduced26. ___ Bator, Mongolia27. Auld lang ____29. W. African language30. Red-tailed hawk genus32. Cast out33. At that event34. Larger than a rabbit

CROSSWORDSudoku


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1. Steady 7. Rural Free Delivery (abbr.)10. Intended to assist memory12. Indian frock13. Salt treatment14. Clear wrap15. Pop singer Springfield16. Horse fly17. Rock TV channel18. Picasso’s mistress19. Ooze out21. The last part of anything22. Exchange27. 39th state28. Word of many parts

33. Bleak House author’s initials34. Idol worshiper36. 21st Greek letter37. Mama’s partner38. Most important39. Jar cover40. Comportment41. Drop behind44. Russian prison camp 45. Betrothal48. Actor Ladd49. Pasta flour50. Big London clock51. Fingerless glove

24. Av_____g: shunning25. Foreign Service26. So you know (abbr.)29. Libyan dinar30. Not good31. A citizen of Italy32. Diacritical mark35. Radioactivity unit36. Encomium38. Lombardy capital40. Backless slipper41. Honk42. What a monarch does43. 7th Hindu month44. Talk45. Energy Saving Module

(abbr.)46. Type of whale47. Payment (abbr.)

DOWN

1. Bunks 2. Utter sounds 3. Teapot warmer 4. Black tropical Am. cuckoo 5. Memorial architect Maya 6. Microgram 7. More uncommon 8. Hand grenade 9. Blare10. Non-presidential elections11. New (French)12. Dish of raw vegetables14. A disgraceful event17. 7th zone W. of Greenwich18. _____ Park: 9402520. Poundal (abbr.)23. Print made from an engraving

Today’s Answers

Last Week’s Answers


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†Powerhead only.

MotoMix®

$995/can


STIHL Hat

WEEKEND WARRIORS

WOODLOT SPECIALISTS

CLEANING SOLUTIONS









BGA 85 Blower

$27995**





$27995**

FSA 65 Trimmer

$22995**

FSA 85 Trimmer

$25995**

HLA 65 Long-Reach





$32995**(with 12” bar)


$36495** (with 14” bar)



GEAR UP FOR SAFETY

$1995


$1595


$3995


$9995


$11995


$9995


$1495


$2195


$2495


$1995


$995


$4495#5605 750 4303-05






2-IN-1 FILE HOLDER


PRO PICK





$795


#AB5

$2495

Multi-Tool#0000 882 6500-01

$895

Filing Guide#7002 881 5900-04

$3995

1/4" P#5605 750 4306

$1495


$2795

Solid SteelHatchet

#0000 881 1965

Receive a Free Wood-Pro™ Kitwith the purchase of any eligible STIHL Chain Saw¥

An $85 VALUE!

• OILOMATIC®

Chain Loop

• Woodsman®

Carrying Case

•

$4995


NEW NEW NEW


$14995


$19995

AP 80

Lithium-Ion Battery

AL 100


Quick Charger

AP 180

Lithium-Ion Battery


$4995



$9995

PROBLEM


$19995MSRP $229.95

NEW

NEW





AL 300 50 70


MSA 200 C-BQ - 35

HTA 85 - 40

FSA 65 30 70

FSA 85 15 35

HSA 66 60 140

HLA 65 60 140

HLA 85 60 140

BGA 85 10 23

TSA 230 5 15

RMA 370 - 28


Includes:


HOMEOWNERS








STIHL Hat

$24995MSRP $279.95with 16” bar

$54995MSRP $559.95with 16” bar

$59995

$59995MSRP $639.95with 16” bar

$69995MSRP $709.95with 16” bar

$34995with 16” bar

$44995with 16” bar

#7002 884 0104

$9995$150 Value

$8995


#0000 883 4948-64

$12995


#0000 883 4748-58

30.1 cc / 1.3 kW / 3.9 kg (8.6 lb)†

50.2 cc / 2.6 kW / 5.6 kg (12.3 lb)†

42.6 cc / 2.2 kW / 4.7 kg (10.4 lb)†

55.5 cc / 2.8 kW / 6.2 kg (13.7 lb)†


64.1 cc / 3.3 kW / 6.4 kg (14.1 lb)†


31.8 cc / 1.5 kW / 4.2 kg (9.3 lb)†

45.4 cc / 2.3 kW / 4.6 kg (10.1 lb)†

Why Use MotoMix®?




MOTOMIX®



†Powerhead only.

MotoMix®

$995/can


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Free Wood-Pro™ Kitwith the purchase of any

eligible STIHL Chain Saw¥

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TRIMMING & PRUNING

KombiTools sold separately. Not all KombiTools shown. Please visit your local STIHL Dealer for a full range of KombiTools.

Pole PrunerHT-KM

#4182 200 0105

$24995

Bristle BrushKB-KM

#4601 740 4905

$32995

Soil Cultivator BF-KM

#4601 740 5000

$22995

Grass Cutting Blade FS-KM #4137 227 0003

$11995

Curved Shaft Trimmer FSB-KM

#4137 740 5006

$6995

Hedge TrimmerHL-KM

#4230 740 5007

$19995

STIHL PowerSweep™ KW-KM

#4601 740 4904

$34995

Lawn Edger FCB-KM

#4180 740 5002

$12995

Make Clean-up a �eeze:Make Clean-up a �eeze:

MULCHING RATIOfor dry leaves

Utilize the blowing function to gather and collect yard debris then switch to the vacuum/

shredder mode to collect and mulch.

Weight: 4.3 kg (9.5 lb)‡

Bar size: 22”/55 cm



HS 45 Gas Hedge Trimmer

HSE 52 Electric Hedge Trimmer

HS 46 C-E Gas Hedge Trimmer




Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb)Bar size: 20”/50 cm

STIHL’s gas hedge trimmers are specially designed for comfort, balance and productivity in landscape gardening.

‡ Without fuel.

$47995

$39995

$29995

$14995

27.2 cc / 0.7 kW / 5.2 kg (11.5 lb)‡

SH 56 C-EShredder Vac/Blower

$24995MSRP $289.95

Powerhead only

KM 56 RC-E

$24995MSRP $269.95

Push-in connection

with rotating screw

KM 56 RC-E with BG-KM

blower as shown

$38990

Bed RedefinerFBD-KM

#4180 740 5001

$29995

Straight Shaft Trimmer FS-KM

#4140 200 0395

$10995

MSRP $329.95

MSRP $449.95

MSRP $499.95

MSRP $199.95

NEW

BG 55Handheld Gas Blower

$17995MSRP $229.95


$19995MSRP $229.95

$4995#4241 007 1003

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64.8 cc / 3.0 kW / 9.8 kg (21.6 lb)‡

Backpack Displacement (cc)/ Weight‡ Air Velocity Air Volume MSRP Promo Models Power Output (kW) (kg/lb) (mph/km/h) (cfm) Price

BR 200 27.2 / 0.8 5.7 / 12.6 132 / 212 406 $379.95

BR 350 63.3 / 2.1 10.0 / 22.0 168 / 270 441 $479.95

BR 430 63.3 / 2.9 10.1 / 22.3 183 / 295 500 $529.95

BR 600 MAGNUM® 64.8 / 3.0 9.8 / 21.6 201 / 323 712 $659.95

BR 500 low-noise 64.8 / 2.3 10.1 / 22.3 181 / 291 477 $629.95

BR 550 64.8 / 3.0 9.9 / 21.8 199 / 320 530 $609.95

‡ Without fuel.

27.2 cc / 0.8 kW / 5.7 kg (12.6 lb)‡

$119.95

• Perfect for the serious homeowner, producing professional results.

• Simple starting makes these powerful blowers easy to use.

• Fuel-efficient engine and a large fuel tank equates to longer run times on a single tank.

BACKPACK BLOWERS

STIHLCanada

All prices in this flyer will remain in effect until November 27, 2015 for all power tools and accessories. The goal of STIHL Limited is to produce truthful and accurate advertising materials. In the unlikely event of a printing error, the local STIHL Dealer has the final authority to set product pricing. Pricing valid at participating dealers only.

www.stihl.ca

To Our Valued Customer:In today’s marketplace an industry leading brand is more than just quality products. STIHL has been committed for decades to providing the best outdoor power tools to help you get the job done. We choose to carry the STIHL brand because our team of friendly staff are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, consistent product innovation, and exceptional value – all cornerstones of the STIHL brand.

Our team of knowledgeable product specialists will help you select the best tool for your specific need. Whether you are looking for an Easy2Start™ chain saw to cut wood before winter, a split shaft trimmer that will do more than cut grass, or a blower to clear away yard debris, our store is the destination for all your power equipment needs. We will teach you how to safely operate and care for your STIHL products so that they last for many years to come. Every product we sell is assembled, set to factory specifications and tested on-site by a STIHL trained technician.

We invite you to visit our showroom and experience the difference a first class quality outdoor power equipment dealer can make for you!

Thank you for your business,

“#1 Selling Brand in Canada” is based on an independent market share analysis of gasoline-powered handheld

outdoor power equipment from 2014. Source: TraQline Canada. ∏ The Home Depot® and Canadian Tire® are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

††

Promo Price

STIHL KOMBISYSTEM

Handheld Displacement Weight ‡ Air Velocity Air Volume MSRP Promo Models (cc) (kg/lb) (mph/km/h) (cfm) Price

BGE 71 Electric 3.0 / 6.6 148 / 238 394 $169.95

BGE 61 Electric 3.0 / 6.6 148 / 238 394 $149.95

BG 55 27.2 4.1 / 9.0 140 / 225 418 $229.95

BG 56 C-E 27.2 4.2 / 9.3 143 / 230 418 $249.95

BGE 71 VAC Electric 4.1 / 9.0 148 / 238 394 $199.95

SH 56 C-E 27.2 5.2 / 11.5 143 / 230 418 $289.95

• Sleek and ergonomic designs that deliver reliable performance.

• Lightweight design perfect to clean-up clippings, debris and leaves.

• Exceptional high air velocity.

• Easy2StartTM - Makes starting a simple, easy process.

• Versatility – More than 14 different attachments available.

• Split Shaft – Highly versatile, easily transported and easy to store with special tool-less quick-release coupling.

‡ Without fuel.

27.2 cc / 0.7 kW / 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)‡

$119.95

HANDHELD BLOWERS

SHREDDER VAC/BLOWER

$129.95

$179.95

$219.95$249.95

$149.95

$179.95

Promo Price

$629.95

$449.95

$599.95$499.95

$349.95

$579.95

MS 170Gas Chain Saw

BR 600 MAGNUM® Backpack Blower

$62995MSRP $659.95

BR 200 Backpack Blower

$34995MSRP $379.95

BG 55 Handheld Gas Blower

$17995MSRP $229.95

Blower Gutter Kit available


Receive a

Free Wood-Pro™ Kitwith the purchase of any

eligible STIHL Chain Saw¥

www.stihl.caSTIHLCanada

*

FOR A

CHANCE TO

Prize Pack

Win a

DeluxeDeluxeBig Green EggBig Green Egg®®

JoinCLUBTHE REGISTER AT

www.STIHLCLUB.ca

PRIZE PACKAGE

VALUED AT

$3,764

*Visit www.STIHLCLUB.ca for full contest details.

PRIZE PACKAGE

VALUED AT

$932

Plus

Win 1of12

MiniMax™

Prize Packs

Big Green EggMonthly*

®Additional prizing provided by

TRIMMING & PRUNING

KombiTools sold separately. Not all KombiTools shown. Please visit your local STIHL Dealer for a full range of KombiTools.

Pole PrunerHT-KM

#4182 200 0105

$24995

Bristle BrushKB-KM

#4601 740 4905

$32995

Soil Cultivator BF-KM

#4601 740 5000

$22995

Grass Cutting Blade FS-KM #4137 227 0003

$11995

Curved Shaft Trimmer FSB-KM

#4137 740 5006

$6995

Hedge TrimmerHL-KM

#4230 740 5007

$19995

STIHL PowerSweep™ KW-KM

#4601 740 4904

$34995

Lawn Edger FCB-KM

#4180 740 5002

$12995

Make Clean-up a �eeze:Make Clean-up a �eeze:

MULCHING RATIOfor dry leaves

Utilize the blowing function to gather and collect yard debris then switch to the vacuum/

shredder mode to collect and mulch.





HS 45 Gas Hedge Trimmer

HSE 52 Electric Hedge Trimmer





Weight: 3.1 kg (6.8 lb)Bar size: 20”/50 cm

STIHL’s gas hedge trimmers are specially designed for comfort, balance and productivity in landscape gardening.

‡ Without fuel.

$47995

$39995

$29995

$14995

27.2 cc / 0.7 kW / 5.2 kg (11.5 lb)‡

SH 56 C-EShredder Vac/Blower

$24995MSRP $289.95

Powerhead only

KM 56 RC-E

$24995MSRP $269.95

Push-in connection

with rotating screw

KM 56 RC-E with BG-KM

blower as shown

$38990

Bed RedefinerFBD-KM

#4180 740 5001

$29995

Straight Shaft Trimmer FS-KM

#4140 200 0395

$10995

MSRP $329.95

MSRP $449.95

MSRP $499.95

MSRP $199.95

NEW

BG 55Handheld Gas Blower

$17995MSRP $229.95


$19995MSRP $229.95

$4995#4241 007 1003

STIHLOUTFITTERS.CA

SHOP for STIHL GEAR AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER or ONLINE TODAY!

64.8 cc / 3.0 kW / 9.8 kg (21.6 lb)‡

Backpack Displacement (cc)/ Weight‡ Air Velocity Air Volume MSRP Promo Models Power Output (kW) (kg/lb) (mph/km/h) (cfm) Price

BR 200 27.2 / 0.8 5.7 / 12.6 132 / 212 406 $379.95

BR 350 63.3 / 2.1 10.0 / 22.0 168 / 270 441 $479.95

BR 430 63.3 / 2.9 10.1 / 22.3 183 / 295 500 $529.95

BR 600 MAGNUM® 64.8 / 3.0 9.8 / 21.6 201 / 323 712 $659.95

BR 500 low-noise 64.8 / 2.3 10.1 / 22.3 181 / 291 477 $629.95

BR 550 64.8 / 3.0 9.9 / 21.8 199 / 320 530 $609.95

‡ Without fuel.

27.2 cc / 0.8 kW / 5.7 kg (12.6 lb)‡

$119.95

• Perfect for the serious homeowner, producing professional results.

• Simple starting makes these powerful blowers easy to use.

• Fuel-efficient engine and a large fuel tank equates to longer run times on a single tank.

BACKPACK BLOWERS

STIHLCanada

All prices in this flyer will remain in effect until November 27, 2015 for all power tools and accessories. The goal of STIHL Limited is to produce truthful and accurate advertising materials. In the unlikely event of a printing error, the local STIHL Dealer has the final authority to set product pricing. Pricing valid at participating dealers only.

www.stihl.ca

To Our Valued Customer:In today’s marketplace an industry leading brand is more than just quality products. STIHL has been committed for decades to providing the best outdoor power tools to help you get the job done. We choose to carry the STIHL brand because our team of friendly staff are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service, consistent product innovation, and exceptional value – all cornerstones of the STIHL brand.

Our team of knowledgeable product specialists will help you select the best tool for your specific need. Whether you are looking for an Easy2Start™ chain saw to cut wood before winter, a split shaft trimmer that will do more than cut grass, or a blower to clear away yard debris, our store is the destination for all your power equipment needs. We will teach you how to safely operate and care for your STIHL products so that they last for many years to come. Every product we sell is assembled, set to factory specifications and tested on-site by a STIHL trained technician.

We invite you to visit our showroom and experience the difference a first class quality outdoor power equipment dealer can make for you!

Thank you for your business,

“#1 Selling Brand in Canada” is based on an independent market share analysis of gasoline-powered handheld

outdoor power equipment from 2014. Source: TraQline Canada. ∏ The Home Depot® and Canadian Tire® are registered trademarks of their respective companies.

††

Promo Price

STIHL KOMBISYSTEM

Handheld Displacement Weight ‡ Air Velocity Air Volume MSRP Promo Models (cc) (kg/lb) (mph/km/h) (cfm) Price

BGE 71 Electric 3.0 / 6.6 148 / 238 394 $169.95

BGE 61 Electric 3.0 / 6.6 148 / 238 394 $149.95

BG 55 27.2 4.1 / 9.0 140 / 225 418 $229.95

BG 56 C-E 27.2 4.2 / 9.3 143 / 230 418 $249.95

BGE 71 VAC Electric 4.1 / 9.0 148 / 238 394 $199.95

SH 56 C-E 27.2 5.2 / 11.5 143 / 230 418 $289.95

• Sleek and ergonomic designs that deliver reliable performance.

• Lightweight design perfect to clean-up clippings, debris and leaves.

• Exceptional high air velocity.

• Easy2StartTM - Makes starting a simple, easy process.

• Versatility – More than 14 different attachments available.

• Split Shaft – Highly versatile, easily transported and easy to store with special tool-less quick-release coupling.

‡ Without fuel.

27.2 cc / 0.7 kW / 4.1 kg (9.0 lb)‡

$119.95

HANDHELD BLOWERS

SHREDDER VAC/BLOWER

$129.95

$179.95

$219.95$249.95

$149.95

$179.95

Promo Price

$629.95

$449.95

$599.95$499.95

$349.95

$579.95

MS 170Gas Chain Saw

BR 600 MAGNUM® Backpack Blower

$62995MSRP $659.95

BR 200 Backpack Blower

$34995MSRP $379.95

BG 55 Handheld Gas Blower

$17995MSRP $229.95

Blower Gutter Kit available


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