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Puzzles experience popularity comeback VANESSA BJERRESKOV Peak contributor

Many Powell River residents are seeking homebased activities to do during the global COVID-19 lockdown, and while many gardens have been planted, renovations done and books read, other residents are looking forward to engaging in a puzzling pursuit.

“I have two puzzles that I haven’t done yet,” said Jennifer Lawlor. “I’m good for a while.”

The popularity of jigsaw puzzles was already on the rise before the pandemic. Now, sales are way up. In a recent piece for National Public Radio, host Lulu Garcia-Navarro noted that sales for Ravensburger Games North America had increased by 370 per cent over last year.

“Part of the appeal of puzzles is that it grounds you,” said Lawlor, who has been doing puzzles since she was six years old. “It makes you concentrate on something else, and it passes the time. I can sit for three hours at a puzzle, but then my FitBit starts telling me to get up and move.”

Anne Baker, another dissectologist (name for people who do jigsaw puzzles), agreed.

“I think more people are doing puzzles now because they want quiet hobbies that aren’t computer- or smartphone-based,” she said. “Sometimes I get into a mood where I know that a puzzle is what my brain needs: the quiet mental exercise that I can just focus on and nothing else matters. There’s only one solution, unless your dog has eaten that last piece. Ask me how I know about that,” she added with a laugh.

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While there are puzzle apps for electronic devices, Baker believes the tactile experience of a jigsaw puzzle can’t be replicated on screen.

“When I’m finished, I have to run my hands over it,” she said. “I don’t consciously set out to do that, but once it’s done, I just have to touch it and enjoy the smoothness, before I break it all apart into pieces again.”

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City applies to fund property strategy City of Powell River will be applying for funds from Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) to carry out a property strategy.

At the April 23 meeting of city council, councillors heard a presentation from director of properties, development and communications Scott Randolph regarding a city-owned property strategy. Council gave approval to an application to the ICET economic development readiness program for $20,000 in matching funds to undertake development of the strategy.

Randolph said shortly after acquiring the remainder of properties owned by Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation in the fall of 2019, council expressed a strong interest in building a strategy for all city-owned properties that would include consultation with the public about future development. He said this item was included in the corporate strategic plan as one of the priority projects.

“Early in 2020, senior development staff took time to talk about the strategy, what it should entail, and go through the city’s inventory of 147 properties, which

properties.

“The expectation is that the city will be able to begin implementation of the strategy immediately,” said Randolph.

The $20,000 in matching funds from the city is already in the budget for this year, according to Randolph.

Mayor Dave Formosa said the city has had good success with procuring ICET funds in the past. He said 50 per cent funding had been received for Inland Lake trails, the School District 47 campus at Powell Lake, and the infill at the harbour and south harbour.

“In total, it was about $4 million,” said Formosa. “That was the first year that councillor Maggie Hathaway, councillor Jim Palm and myself were here, and I was on the ICET board at the time, fighting very hard for these funds. Powell River did very well.”

Hathaway asked how often this opportunity to apply for

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funding comes up. She said the city is trying to cut costs as much as it can, so she wondered if there would be a future opportunity to apply.

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WANTS FUNDING: City of Powell River director of properties, development and communications Scott Randolph recently outlined an application for matching funds to carry out a city-owned property strategy. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

always open with ICET with this program.

“We proceeded with it because it was in the corporate strategic plan to work on it this year,” said Randolph. “It was a priority item, so that’s why we prepared an application for matching funds because it was in the work plan this year to get it done.”

Councillor George Doubt said he was in favour of doing the strategy now.

“We’ve had, over the time I’ve been on council, several people who have approached council,” said Doubt. “I’ve seen letters where people have said they would like to see the city consider selling those particular pieces of land. They would like to buy land and do various different things with it.

“I’m not one who thinks selling land is a really good idea. Land is a good thing to own; it keeps getting worth more value all of the time.

It gives the city considerable control over what goes on. I’d be more in favour of leasing land to enterprises than I would be to selling it. However, if you are going to sell land, which some communities are saying they intend to do to help them get through the COVID-19 financial crisis, you should have an independent and professional view of the value and possible uses of that property.”

Doubt said it was ridiculous in his view to sell something where the best use is not understood, or the full value is not understood.

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represents about 700 acres, to eliminate properties that shouldn’t be considered for analysis, such as parks, trails and city facilities,” said Randolph. “We were able to whittle that down to a manageable number, which came to about 50 properties.

“The intent is to engage a qualified firm, employing the combination of a professional planner, land economist and [geographic information systems] specialist, to formulate the strategy.”

Randolph said there are three main components of the work. It will entail reviewing and refining the land inventory, and identifying short, medium and longterm redevelopment and disposition sites. He said not all the lands should be put up for sale, as there may be opportunities for partnership and redevelopment of those properties that benefit both parties. Taking a look at the highest and best use analysis of those sites is

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“In order to do that, you should get an independent, outside evaluation of that,” said Doubt. “It would be unwise for the city to sell any property without understanding the value and use it could be put to in our community, and to make sure it goes by the strategic objectives of council and the city.”

Councillor Cindy Elliott said she was in favour of the strategy. She said COVID-19 has put a lot of communities in a position where they are going to be looking to balance the budget. One tool would be to somehow get revenue out of lands.

Formosa said that currently, any property the city leases or sells has a professional report created and an appraisal.

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Staff to revisit poultry issue City councillor wants to allow for increase in number of chickens on properties PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City staff will look at the ramifications of allowing residents to have more chickens on their properties.

At the April 16 City of Powell River council meeting, councillor George Doubt said he would like to bring a motion that council request staff bring back a report on the action item council had discussed on amendments to the animal control bylaw to allow for an increase in the number of chickens people can have on their property.

Doubt said this item had been on council’s agenda for some time.

He said at one point last year a number of people came as delegations to request the ability to have an increased number of chickens.

He added that other people came as delegations that had some concerns.

He said that earlier this year, council approved an electric fence modification to the city’s bylaws to allow homeowners to protect wildlife or chickens in their yards.

“With COVID-19 and renewed interest in local food, it might be

worth examining whether or not there could be some amendments to our animal control bylaw to allow more chickens,” said Doubt.

“I hope we get support for this and staff can have a look at it and bring back any concerns they have.

Perhaps we can write something that will address this.”

Councillor Maggie Hathaway asked how many chickens are currently allowed, and what number was Doubt thinking of in revising the bylaw.

Doubt said it depends on the size of the lot. He said he lives on a large lot in Wildwood and thinks the limit there, because it’s agricultural, is 24 chickens to the acre.

For other lots within the city, he believes it is three, he added.

“I don’t know all the details right now,” said Doubt. “I’d like to see a recommendation come from staff about what they think is appropriate. There may also be some recommendations of placement of where a chicken coop might be in relationship to neighbours.”

Councillor Rob Southcott said there has been discussion in council, and in the community with regard to chickens.

“Our addition of electric fences to the zoning bylaw have addressed a lot of the concerns and made a lot of people happy,” said Southcott.

“It was an excellent amendment.

It comes down to something very simple and that is in some places in our city, a few chickens may be too

INCREASED NUMBERS: City of Powell River councillors discussed the prospect of allowing more chickens on properties within the city at a recent city council meeting. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

many, and in other places, more may be fine.”

Southcott said he would be in support of looking at the matter, especially with there being some question about the security of the local food system. He said council could address that so people in the community can look after their food more and the needs of the community.

Councillor Jim Palm said concerns raised a couple of years ago included the location of where the chicken coops were placed on properties, so neighbours can still enjoy the outdoors without smelling what’s coming from next door. Another concern was for the size of the lots coops were being built upon and whether neighbours could be protected from the odours.

Councillor Cindy Elliott said she

was in favour of looking at whether there should be more chickens allowed. She said she didn’t think some smaller lots should have more chickens, and proximity to neighbours is extremely important.

She said some larger lots in the city that are not zoned agricultural could stand to have more chickens on them.

Mayor Dave Formosa said he remembers some residents coming before council and talking about how neighbouring coops were right under their kitchen windows, and how offensive it was. He said there were also complaints about rats.

“I was asked the other day by another complainant who has an acre lot in the city and their neighbour’s chicken coop was in a place that it didn’t need to be, close to

the home, and made those people upset,” said Formosa. “I agree with what folks are saying about the location of coops, and the size of the lots. It would be nice to revisit this and really protect the integrity of the neighbours.”

Formosa said the initiative to allow more chickens could put greater demands on the time of bylaw control officers. He said he thinks council talked about some kind of small fee because bylaw officers would need to attend the properties in question.

He added that he didn’t think allowing more chickens was a bad idea, and his father had chickens and rabbits on a good-sized lot.

“Our problem was the dogs in the neighbourhood killed them all,” said Formosa. “It would have been nice if we had an electric fence back then.”

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The Committee’s mandate is to: • Undertake a review of the City’s financial health and stability and provide recommendations on how to achieve long-term financial resiliency in the areas of expenses, revenue, and reserves, as contained in these terms of reference;

• Recommend alignment of City services with what residents and property owners are willing to pay for; • Recommend financial strategies and guiding principles; and • Consult broadly with City residents and property owners, ensuring there is a diversity of opportunities for input and feedback.

The Committee is not a decision-making body; its role is to provide advice and make recommendations to Council.

Residents and property owners interested in this volunteer role are invited to submit an application.

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paper into account, including stories, photography, design and advertising.

“It’s always an honour to be nominated for a Ma Murray award, and we are so grateful to have placed in all three nominated categories,” said Peak publisher Kelly Keil.

“Congratulations to our hardworking team members for these achievements.”

The Peak also won gold in the feature series category for Hermit of Desolation Sound by Grant Lawrence, a 14-part series chronicling the life of Russell Letawsky,

who dropped out of society to live a self-imposed life of solitude for many years along the shores north of Powell River.

The photo above, taken by Alicia Baas at a BC Hockey League game in Powell River, earned silver for best sports picture.

March real estate sales show increase over 2019 PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

Real estate sales in Powell River during March 2020 were more robust than in 2019.

During March 2020, there were 19 single-family homes sold for a total of $8,839,300. This compares to 16 homes in 2019, valued at $7,052,607.

Powell River-Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president Neil Frost said it is a challenging time to practice real estate. He said in spite of the COVID-19 pandemic, real estate sales for March were promising, but April slowed down considerably.

“It was certainly an improvement,” said Frost of the March sales. “We saw some new listings come on and some sales happening. As you can well imagine now, it has slowed right down.”

He said however, there are still homes being listed and offers being written.

Frost said realtors are avoiding inperson showings of properties. He said that in BC, real estate services have been declared an essential service, but realtors are trying to operate within the framework of all recommended best practices from the

public health officer.

“It’s interesting times,” said Frost.

Wherever possible, realtors are trying to use technology, but it isn’t always going to be sufficient for someone who is going to make such a large purchase, according to Frost.

In terms of single-family mobiles and manufactured homes, there were three sold in March 2020, valued at $631,000, compared to one sale valued at $57,000 in 2019.

For single-family condos, apartments and duplexes, in March 2020, there were two units sold for $468,250, compared to three units valued at $706,057 in March 2019.

In the non-residential category, there was one piece of vacant land sold in March 2020, valued at $15,000. In March 2019, there were two pieces valued at $167,500.

In total, sales for March 2020 were $9,953,550, compared to $7,983,164 in March 2019.

In March 2020, the average selling price was $465,226, compared to $440,788 in 2019. Average days on market in 2020 is 70, compared to 42 in 2019.

In March 2020, there were 53 new

residential listings, compared to 52 in 2019. There were 181 active listings for residential properties in March 2020, and 74 non-residential, for a total of 215 active listings.

“It’s going to be an interesting few months,” said Frost. “It’s all going to depend on the health crisis and it’s going to depend on the economy’s recovery immediately following that. At this time, I’m hopeful our economy and market will bounce back after this crisis passes.”

According to a CBC report, Canada's real estate industry appears to be heading into a deep freeze despite the warming spring weather. Although sales figures started off relatively strong in March in many parts of the country, they fell swiftly as the COVID-19 pandemic grew and stricter protective measures were put in place, according to the report.

“It’s uncharted territory, a completely different ballgame, and we’re learning everything on the go,” stated Vancouver real estate agent David Hutchinson in the CBC report, as he prepared his cellphone to do a virtual showing from an empty condominium.

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The Peak earned silver in the newspaper excellence category for its circulation size in the Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards, which were announced on Saturday, April 25. Squamish Chief collected gold while Gulf Islands Driftwood claimed bronze.

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TAKING ROOT: Holding two of the 1,080 Douglas fir trees planted by community members throughout Powell River are Elliot [left] and Griffin Jones-Rogers.

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During the Earth Week celebration in Powell River this year, 1,080 trees were planted by community members on their properties in an event sponsored by Malaspina Land Conservancy Society (MLCS).

The event was created at a meeting last year when the MLCS board was discussing doing a local tree planting event, and at the same time how to honour Ted Crossley, a vice-president of the society who had recently died.

MLCS founder Janet Southcott said Crossley spent a great deal of his five years as director encouraging others to join the society and be involved in conserving the places people love. The board decided to combine both ideas and honour Crossley at a tree fundraising dinner at Little Hut Curry, calling it Ted talks to Trees.

“With owner Mohinder’s help it was a soldout event and we raised $500,” said board member Lesley Thorsell. “Trees provide habitat for wildlife, they supply us with oxygen and are enormous carbon sinks in this time of climate change.”

With the $500 obtained through the fundraiser, Thorsell called PRT Growing Services in Campbell River and ordered 500 trees.

“The nursery manager loved the idea of greening our community so much they donated another 580, and that’s how we ended up with 1,080 trees,” said Thorsell. “MLCS wasn’t sure if the community would want that many trees but trusted it would all work out.”

A meeting was set up in March, but then COVID-19 happened, so everything was cancelled. The arrangement with the nursery was that the trees would be picked up when they turned the freezers off at the end of May. Thorsell said as April progressed, it seemed to be getting hotter and drier in the forests, so it was decided to go and rescue the trees and get them in the ground.

“Amazingly enough, this all happened close to Earth Day and so through Facebook and Climate Action Powell River, the calls, texts and emails kept flooding in,” she added.

“People really wanted the seedlings and were so happy to get them. We asked people to post pictures of them being planted as we all needed a positive event to share and feel that we are giving back to the planet.

“It’s important to recognize that even though COVID-19 is top dog right now, climate change is still there and we need to make new decisions and practices to be in

harmony and balance with nature and trees.”

Thorsell said delivering trees was like being an eco-Santa and was a fun and heartfelt experience. It was done in a way that followed COVID-19 restrictions by leaving trees on doorsteps.

“Many more people would have liked trees,” said Thorsell.“The message was clear from people that there is a lot of logging happening on private and public lands. People are very interested in having buffers for themselves, to be surrounded by green. We will hopefully be able to make this an annual or even a semi-annual event, spring and fall.”

Thorsell said she loved giving a seedling to a co-worker’s five-year-old daughter, telling her that the tree will grow with her as she grows.

“You can help it grow by checking on it and watering it,” Thorsell told the girl. “She seemed to look at the seedling in a curious way and it was cute.”

Thorsell said Rob Southcott, board president, and the entire board of MLCS would like to say thanks to all the people who came forward to be foster parents to seedlings and plant on their property.

“Hope, love and restoration,” said Thorsell.

“It’s a start.”

Committee recommends engineering firm PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

qathet Regional District committee of the whole is recommending that the Tetra Tech engineering team continues to be retained as project manager for two landfill closure projects.

At the April 15 committee of the whole meeting, regional directors voted to recommend the regional board continue to engage the engineering team with Michel Lefebvre acting as project manager, to oversee three items.

The first is the Marine Avenue

2020 environmental monitoring and 2019 annual monitoring report for the quoted price of $45,988.70.

The second project is the Marine Avenue 2020 resource-recovery development for the quoted price of $241,612.10. The third is the Lasqueti Island closure plan, tender and construction, 2020 environmental monitoring and reporting of 2019 monitoring results for the quoted price of $44,064.80.

Electoral Area B director Mark Gisborne said his understanding is the Marine Avenue closure is being done in parts rather than one large

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“Are we above budget or below budget or is this right in line with what we are after?” asked Gisborne.

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Electoral Area E director Andrew Fall asked if both of these projects were considered essential services.

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According to a staff report, Lefebvre and Tetra Tech have been involved in providing qualified professional services for the Marine Avenue landfill closure, resource-recovery centre development and Lasqueti Island landfill closure projects since 2016. The report further stated that Tetra Tech has provided professional, timely and cost-effective service over the past four years in developing these projects and to continue with the company’s services will reduce risk to project successes.

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BCHL seeks assistance League identifies financial issues due to pandemic PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Kings are involved in a wait and see game with regard to resumption of the team’s on-ice and office activities.

Kings general manager Chad van Diemen said everyone is being affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

“There’s no spring camps, there’s no playoff revenue for the teams that were still playing,” said van Diemen. “For us in Powell River, we’ve put everything on hold. Our office is shut down and we don’t have access to it in the recreation complex. Vancouver Coastal Health has taken over the upstairs of the complex so we don’t have access to our office right now.

“We’re just on hold until further notice.”

The Kings are planning as if they will be back on time at the start of the year, said van Diemen.

“We’re recruiting, we’re dealing with our returning players, but in terms of the business side of things, everything is on hold until we get the go-ahead from the league, which will come down from Hockey Canada. When we come

back, local and provincial governments will be a big part of that as well.

“Honestly, we won’t be running anything out of our rink until we get a go-ahead through Vancouver Coastal Health and the city. It’s just patience at this time and obviously there are a lot of unknowns. When the league gives us the green light, we’ll be playing.”

Until that happens, it’s a waiting game. The league has planned for a number of different scenarios and starting on time would be the best-case scenario, said van Diemen. There are also plans in place in case there has to be a shortened season, depending on when the league is allowed to start.

“At this time, as of today, we don’t know when the exact date will be,” said van Diemen. “We are planning for September 1 but we are prepared for that to be later. When hockey starts, we’ll be as best prepared as we can.”

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the BC Hockey League (BCHL) is requesting financial assistance from the provincial government to offset major losses for its teams due to the shutdown of the league.

According to the BCHL website, On March 13, after the first round of the BCHL playoffs, the league was forced to cancel the remainder of its season due to the pandemic as Hockey Canada shut down all sanctioned events indefinitely. This also includes spring camps

run by BCHL teams, which are a major source of revenue.

“We have every intention of playing hockey next season, with all 18 of our teams, if we get the green light from Hockey Canada, as well as the provincial health authorities,” stated BCHL commissioner Chris Hebb in his post on the BCHL website. “But, the reality is we’ve identified potential financial issues down the road due to this pandemic and want to address these problems now.

“The league has already lent its support to our teams through a contingency fund, but it’s clear that more is needed.”

Hebb stated that with so much uncertainty heading into next season, teams aren’t able to count on ticket revenue for 2020/2021 or the same level of support they are used to receiving from sponsors.

“We are seeking the support of the BC government and are merely asking for a meeting to explain the economic, social and cultural impact of our teams on the BC communities they represent,” stated Graham Fraser, chair of the BCHL board of governors.

The BCHL has gathered letters of support from the mayors of their markets in BC, as well as the District of Kitimat, where the league held its firstever BCHL road show in February.

City councillor helps residents access government programs PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River councillor Cindy Elliott has been using her time during the COVID-19 pandemic to help people navigate through gover nment pro g rams online.

At the April 23 City of Powell River Council meeting, during community engagement reports, Elliott said she was pleased to say some members of the community have contacted her for help and she has been

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able to help them.

“The federal government has announced the Canada

Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and the provincial government has also announced measures, including the BC Temporary Rental Supplement, so that’s an online submission as well,” said Elliott. “Some people are having difficulty with that experience because they are not online savvy.

“The federal government just announced there is going to be a fund for students as well, which hasn’t been online yet, but as soon as it does, students will also be

able to apply for assistance if they can’t find employment over the summer.”

Elliott said what she is proposing is that if people struggle in the online environment and need assistance, they are more than welcome to contact her.

“I can help people over the phone, with the computer stuff, or I can do it for them,” said Elliott. “We get it done for them so they can get the help they are entitled to.”

Elliott can be reached at 604.223.0054, or celliott@powellriver.ca.

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Read Edmund English October 10, 1937 - April 25, 2020

It is with great sadness the family of Read Edmund English announces his passing on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at the age of 82.

Read was predeceased by his parents Dr. Lloyd and Leta English and his first wife Jen. He is survived by his wife Hanna, children Lisanne (Dwayne), Tod (Lisa), Dean (Toni), David and Steven DeVries, his brothers Bill (Bev) and Joe (Bonnie), and his grandchildren Christopher, Kyle, Grace, Lauren, Olivia, Hillary,

Elise, Justin and Jordan.

Read was born on October 10, 1937, in Williams Lake. Prior to grade school, the family relocated to Kamloops. Read spent his childhood in Kamloops and enjoyed the family time at their cabin at Celista on the Shuswap Lake.

Read made many lifelong friends through his various interests in hunting, skiing, hiking, biking, camping, fishing, hockey, music and automobiles. He graduated from Kamloops High School and continued his education at Gonzaga University in Spokane, where he achieved his mechanical engineering Degree.

He and Jen married and moved to Powell River in 1960, where he began his engineering career with MacMillan Bloedel. In 1971, Read left M&B to pursue his dream and established Taw’s Gun & Cycle on Marine Avenue, where it remains to this day.

After a few years as a bachelor, Read met Hanna Verkerk and they blended their families. From this point, Read and Hanna enjoyed their mutual interests of outdoor activities, boating, motorcycle trips, ATVing, gardening, biking, hunting, camping and time spent with treasured friends. They moved from the waterfront and developed their dream home on an acreage in Paradise Valley, which they treasured.

Read was an active member of the community. He was part of the original crew that built Mt. Diadem ski hut; he was a leader in the Junior Forest Wardens; he was active in the Powell River ATV Club; he played the trumpet in the Powell River Community Band and with Hanna’s family music group.

In the early 1970s he sponsored one of the commercial league hockey teams (Taws), which is still on the ice. Along with this, throughout his career he donated to many local sports and charities in their own pursuit to help Powell River.

Read died peacefully in his beloved home surrounded by family.

We would like to thank Dr. Skobkareva, community health workers and palliative care nurses. Their kindness, passion and respect supported Read and the family through his journey. To family and friends who brought meals and supplies and to his longtime friend George, who shared their time and love, we are eternally grateful.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Read’s name to Powell River Hospice Society, P.O. Box 33, Powell River, BC. V8A 4Z5.

No service is being held at this time.

Esau (Sarge) Burge

October 26, 1936 - April 5, 2020 Esau passed away April 5; he was buried April 9. He was predeceased by his mom Olive, dad Esau and three sisters Francis, Julie and Betty.

Esau is survived by five brothers Bram, Jerry, George (Marion), Lionel (Marie) and Cliff (Esther), one sister Bernice (Ed), and many nieces and nephews.

Esau was born in Bishop’s Falls, Newfoundland, and moved to Powell River in 1970 to work in the mill. He retired in 1998 and lived on his own until May 2018, when he moved into Evergreen Care Unit.

We would like to thank all his friends at the Salvation Army and the Regal old-timers for watching over him for years. Also, thank you to everyone who showed up at his graveside service. We would also like to thank the staff at ECU for their care in the last two years.

Anyone wishing to make a donation in Esau’s name, please make it to the Salvation Army.

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Notice of Waiver of Public Hearing The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice under Section 467 of the Local Government Act that it has waived the Public Hearing requirements related to proposed Bylaw 2597, 2020 and will instead consider further readings and adoption of this bylaw at its regular Council meeting held on May 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2597, 2020 is to amend City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006 by replacing its existing Schedule A, being the official Zoning Map, with a new Schedule A. The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to provide a more readable and user-friendly version of the Zoning Map. The new map applies to all properties city-wide but there are no proposed changes to the individual zoning of any properties.

In consideration of COVID-19 physical distancing requirements and the current closure of City Hall, general inquiries from the public regarding the proposed bylaw amendments may be made to Planning Services by phone (604)485-8655 or by email rpukesh@powellriver.ca, where electronic or hard copies of the proposed bylaw and staff report will be made available.

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THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF POWELL RIVER NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION In accordance with Section 26(3) of the Community Charter, the City of Powell River (the “City”) gives notice that it is entering a new lease (the “Lease”) with J3 Holdings Corporation (the “Tenant”) for property identified as that part of the Lands shown as “Lease Area in Block G” outlined in black in reference plan EPP87549 (“Lease Area”) located at the City’s airport. A sketch plan of the Building and Lands is provided below:

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Mayor and Council have approved a new lease for the land for ten years beginning on May 1, 2020 and ending April 30, 2030 for the operation of an aircraft hanger and commercial aviation fuel service. The lease rate is in accordance with Bylaw 2416, 2015 which is 0.1553 per square foot in 2020. The Tenant owns the improvements (structures and infrastructure) on the lease area and is responsible for all maintenance, utility and insurance costs as well as property taxes.

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