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COMPLEX BOOSTERS: Vic Lupul [left] and his children, Terry, Corey [left seated] and Sandra remember their mother Jean and all the hundreds of volunteers who worked to ensure this community ended up with a multipurpose facility. Powell River Recreation Complex opened on December 13, 1975. Complex staff members are working on a 40-day countdown celebration that begins today to recognize the past 40 years. JOYCE CARLSON PHOTO NEW RANCHER

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Corey Martin’s first memory of the beginning of Powell River Recreation Complex was of her mother Jean Lupul being on the phone night and day.

“Those were the days of dial phones so her fingers must have been tired,” said Corey who was in elementary school at the time. “Although there were only five numbers that needed to be dialed at the time.”

Corey was the youngest sibling of four children, including Sandra, Terry Get the Peak Goof them were and Gary, in the family of Jean and her husband Vic.toAll iPhone app now involved in many community activities including available hockey, in the swimming and music.

App Store or iTunes Until her retirement, Sandra worked for 38 years in recreation. Brother Terry was a lifeguard for many years. Corey still works at the pool where she started in Grade 10 and now has 38 years in with the department.

Gary played minor hockey in Powell River and went on to have a professional career with Vancouver Canucks.

Powell River had an arena at the foot of Alberni Street that had been built with volunteer labour. There was so much demand for ice time that men came off the ice at 2 am and youngsters went on at 5 am, Sandra remembered.

In 1967 to celebrate Canada’s 100th birthday, Jean had hoped for a new recreation complex. Instead the Centennial Building, now part of Powell River Historical Museum and Archives, was built to commemorate the centenary. “She was mad about that for years,” said Sandra.

There was a growing demand for another sheet of ice for hockey and figure skating. That riled the swimming community, which wanted an indoor pool, and arts and culture enthusiasts who decried the lack of a proper performance theatre.

When Jean realized that competing needs would defeat any possibility for any of the groups, she called a meeting in her home with representatives from them all.

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no one would get anything,” said Sandra.

The next thing Jean did was to talk to mill manager John Manual and town administrator Mike McVea. At the time, the mill paid the majority of taxes that went to local government.

Once she had their approval, “there was no stopping her,” said Sandra.

Jean was told that she needed to have a petition signed by more than a certain number of people to show there was wide interest in the project.

Sandra said her mother had “an amazing network of friends, including in the music departments. We all took band except Corey who played piano and took baton lessons.”

“Our mom always liked the arts and took in concerts and festivals,” Corey added.

Vic played for Powell River Regals and coached minor hockey, so another network included the hockey crowd with the Green and Gold Auxiliary, which was comprised of wives and girlfriends. One, Ina Parker, whose husband Hap was an executive member, took copious notes at meetings that were donated to the museum archives by her family.

“Our mom couldn’t have done it without the support in the background of our dad who was forward thinking for that day,” said Corey.

“She was on the phone all day and he never said a word when meals were thrown together.”

The campaign was organized and implemented totally by volunteers that Jean called her army or complex boosters.

“Most of the mothers at that time didn’t work,” said Corey. “Every child learned to swim because we live right on the water. And they all learned to skate for hockey, figure skating or just the fun of it. All the schools had band programs.”

During the referendum campaign, the booster committee had people on every corner in town. Jean prepared a list of every possible question and answers for

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the campaigners to share.

She wanted information to be clear so she had staff at city hall prepare scenarios about the exact amount of money people would be paying for the value of a range of houses.

On the day of the referendum, the campaign committee worried about whether people would show up and had drivers out providing rides to take them to the polling station.

dren were better able to partake in swimming lessons.

Both sisters remember taking part in opening day of the complex. “I got lost on the first day I was in it,” explained Corey.

Sandra also mentioned arriving for the evening of opening day, when snow had fallen on trees along the entrance road. With the creamsicle-coloured streetlights, “it was like Disneyland.”

While the snow created a beautiful setting, it did prevent Canadian international competitive divers from taking part. BC championship synchronized swimmers did arrive and performed.

Staff conducted tours and a hockey game between Powell River Regals and Alaska had standing room only. A head count ensured that only the maximum 250 people were in the pool at a time. Minor hockey play-

We’re pretty lucky that we got the complex when we did; I don’t think it would ever happen today. Powell River was just ready. People didn’t worry about taxes the way they do now.

COREY MARTIN The referendum had a 75 per cent voter turnout out and 75 per cent voted in favour of a new recreation complex.

“The timing was just right,” said Sandra. After Powell River built its complex, Courtenay, Campbell River and Nanaimo followed. “But none of them had a second sheet of ice side-by-side,” said Corey. “It was one of the reasons we were able to host the Western Division Figure Skating Championships.”

Asked about their favourite moments at the complex, both Sandra and Corey said Breakfast with Santa, who arrived by helicopter, was a highlight.

They also point to the retro fit in 1986 that changed a lap pool into a leisure centre. “Some people had never seen a hot tub before,” Corey said. With the adjustments in pool depth, smaller chil-

ers and figure skaters were featured. Seniors set up displays in the Elm Room, which was designated for them. Powell River Fine Arts Association and Powell River Lapidary Club also had displays in the upper foyer. All seats in Evergreen Theatre were full for a Christmas concert with the community band, adult choir and boys choir performing.

On the exact date 40 years later, December 13, an anniversary celebration will take place at the recreation complex with the opening of Winter Wonderland, free swimming and skating, and a huge cake.

“We’re pretty lucky that we got the complex when we did; I don’t think it would ever happen today,” said Corey. “Powell River was just ready. People didn’t worry about taxes the way they do now.”

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“This has less to do with stopping logging than stopping vandalism,” he added.

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“Their plan is very clear,” said Bryant. “They want to take it all with modest buffer zones around riparian areas. Every merchantable tree is slated for harvest.”

The company is required to submit a final plan to PRSC before any trees can be harvested.

Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation chief councillor Clint Williams and PRSC president said that they had not yet received a final draft of the plan to sign off on yet, but Island Timberland has said that it is near completion.

“PRSC made the investment to buy and sell the lands to make a little money and help stimulate economic growth in the community,” said Williams. “If some of the trees are still standing and we get our money back life will be good.”

Island Timberlands did not provide any timelines on when it plans on harvesting the wood.

Tla’amin First Nation’s gas station and stop for gourmet fare has been nominated for a BC small business award.

“It’s really exciting for us,” said Tla’amin Convenience Store owner Erik Blaney.

Employing 10 people, a majority of whom are first nations members, the store has been nominated for Best Community Impact award.

Blaney said that the store is helping to improve the lives of not only his employees, but also the wider community.

Since it opened last year, the store has been contributing five per cent of its net income to a community improvement fund. Over $14,000 have been donated this year, said Blaney, in addition to donations for community gatherings and local sports teams.

Blaney is asking supporters to go online to vote for the store. Readers can visit the store’s Facebook page or sbbcawards.ca.

MP wants to stay in touch North Island-Powell River’s newly elected member of parliament wants to make sure that constituents can reach her during the current period of transition.

“It may take some time to set up offices in the riding, but I want to make sure people can still connect with me,” Blaney stated in a media release.

Until those offices are set up, anyone in Powell River with an issue or concerns can call or visit MLA Nicholas Simons’ Marine Avenue office. Calls will be returned as soon as possible, she said.

The House of Commons is expected to sit sometime in December, though no firm date has been established.

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The foundation is looking to purchase about 25 to 30 hectares (between 60 to 70 acres), which includes the area between Haul Road and the old golf course, and the parcel of Catalyst Paper

Island Timberlands must follow if it is to cut the trees on the PRSC land.

PRSC inherited a timber reservation agreement with Island Timberlands when it gained ownership of the properties in 2006. The land deal for more than 800 acres cost PRSC $4.5 million.

At the open house people crowded around tables with maps and company representatives were on hand to answer questions.

“We had a lot of comments from people who said they understand what’s going on but they are still a little concerned,” said Christopher Dawes, director of real estate for Island Timberlands.

“There’s always people who distrust and don’t want any change. I can understand that, so what we try to do with these meetings is put forward how we are going to manage and how it’s going to be good or better,” he added.

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Down, who has spent his career in the woods as a danger-tree assessor and faller, added that the group is not against logging or industry, and that outside the areas

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More than a 140 concerned citizens attended an open house on Wednesday, October 28 on Island Timberlands’ har vest plans for the timber the company owns on PRSC Limited Partnership lands in Townsite and adjacent to Brooks Secondary School.

Jenny Garden, who has been involved in the fight to save the trees in Powell River’s urban forest earlier this year, told the audience that she and a few others have established an environmental foundation that would work to purchase a portion of the trees from Island Timberlands and the land from PRSC. Both parties tentatively agreed to meet with Garden.

“It all comes down to money,” said Garden a Powell River resident who along with five others recently created the Green Heart Environmental Protection Foundation.

She explained that the foundation will engage in community fundraising and approach both the provincial and federal governments as well as look elsewhere for funding to support the endeavour.

T h e t re e s to I s l a n d Timberlands are worth a few million dollars, but are invaluable to this town, said Jason Down, who is also foundation board member.

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OUTDOOR GYM: Don McLeod and his daughter Ciara scout out their chosen location at Willingdon Beach for an outdoor gym. Don is a member of the Rotary Club of Powell River (Sunrise). He and Ciara have been doing research on the growing phenomenon for a community service project. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A debate over where donated fitness equipment will be installed at Willingdon Beach park will be decided by city council.

City of Powell River councillors will vote at their Thursday, November 5 meeting.

“If I was going to be out there trying out a new piece of exercise equipment I wouldn’t want to be ogled from the road or anyone jeering at me,” said Don McLeod from Sunrise Rotary Club in an October committee of the whole meeting. “I’d want to be off to the side in a cooler area in the shade” The club announced last February that it was planning a purchase of outdoor fitness equipment for seniors and others that would be donated to the city to be installed at Willingdon Beach.

Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 798, which represents the city’s unionized workers, has agreed to the club’s request to have volunteers install the equipment, said Ray Boogaards, director of parks, recreation and culture.

After its initial announcement, the club requested that the equipment be placed along the creek at the park because that area would be the most welcoming and best location to serve the seniors’ population. The club told the city that the area would not be as busy as other parts of the well-used park, that it had

a nice view of the ocean, it would be out of the way and not subject users to the direct view of other park users. The club also suggested that the location, being near the campsite and caretakers, would minimize vandalism and provide faster assistance in the event of medical emergency.

Boogaards told councillors that his department supports the donation but has had concerns that while the proposed location is not generally used during the fall and winter, during other times of the year, the area around the Rotary Pavilion is well-used and having the equipment located there may create overcrowding.

Boogaards reported that a public meeting was held in August on the issue and no one objected to the club’s proposed location.

As an alternative location that would minimize the overcrowding, Boogaards said that staff proposed to have the equipment located in the wooded area near Powell River Forestry Museum. He acknowledged that the alternative location would take space away from the tents set up in the park during BC Bike Race’s annual stop in Powell River.

“The site is heavily treed and would assist in protecting its users from the sun,” he said.

Despite the fact that the club intends the equipment to be used by seniors many other age groups are going to use it as well, Boogaards added. “Locating the equipment in this area will assist both seniors watching over their grandchildren and parents watching over their children while they play on the newer playground equipment.”

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Love at first sight—that’s how one member of a recent delegation from the People’s Republic of China described the developing relationship between Powell River and city of Zhanghe within the Dalian area.

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“Our development corporation representatives are eager to hear proposals and show the beautiful lands and resources the people have in our traditional territory,” said Williams.

Yule, serving as master of ceremonies for the lunch, also thanked Mr. Lu of Starium Development Inc., and his sons for choosing to purchase the Catalyst Paper Corporation land on Wildwood bluffs. The Chinese company has plans to build a university, hotel, small marina, and residential neighbourhood development. “We are very excited about the future,” said Yule.

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Smaller vessels servicing Powell River ferry routes have led to long waits and missed sailings. With discount fares, travellers worry the situation for travelling to and from Powell River may only worsen.

Queen of Burnaby, with its 192-car capacity, which serves between Comox and Powell River, left service for an unexpected repair to a propellor hub on October 14. Repairs complete, the vessel will substitute for Queen of Nanaimo, BC Ferries’ other Burnaby-class ship, for a planned repair. It is expected the Burnaby would return on Friday, November 20. Now, according to information from the recent Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee meeting held Monday, October 26 on Texada Island, the ferry corporation is looking at delaying its return until Tuesday, November 24.

“There has already has been some trouble with overloads,” said Kim Barton-Bridges, advisory committee chairperson. “BC Ferries is looking at that, but I don’t know how much they can do about it.”

In the interim, the MV Island Sky, with its 125-vehicle capacity, was moved over to the Comox-Powell River route and the MV Bowen Queen, with its 70-car capacity, moved in to cover Earls Cove and Saltery Bay. Since the move to smaller vessels, there have been numerous reports of cars being left behind at both terminals.

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BC Ferries’ 50 per cent off vehicle fares promotion is set to begin Saturday, November 14 and expectations are that it will increase the amount of traffic using the service.

“This could be a little problematic with the vehicle fare reductions,” added BartonBridges. “With the smaller vessels people need to be aware that there could be waits and they’ll need to get there earlier.”

Tourism Powell River board director Dawn Adaszynski has called the winter schedule on the Earls Cove/Saltery Bay route “deeply flawed.” In a letter she sent to BC Ferries president and CEO Mike Corrigan, November 2, she requests the ferry corporation look at reinstating the summer schedule temporarily.

“If you are going to reduce the size of the ferry, you need to increase the number of runs to accommodate traffic,” she wrote.

“Implementing the summer schedule [with more runs] when the ferry size has been reduced would go a long way to alleviate the frustration felt by your customers.”

During the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory meeting held October 27, Mark Collins, BC Ferries’ vice president of strategic planning and community engagement told the committee if communities on the Lower Sunshine Coast wanted runs restored or new ones added between Langdale and Horseshoe Bay then it would be up to the provincial government to the adjust service level to pay for the extra cost. ~with files from the Coast Reporter

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Town clock and urban park proposal moves one step closer CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A small park with a town clock is one step closer to becoming a reality for Marine Avenue, and if it goes ahead it could be the first step to redeveloping the whole commercial district.

For the past seven years, Marine Area Business Association (MABA) has been working to have a park created on the city-owned vacant lot on the southeast corner of Marine Avenue and Alberni Street. The park would include a town clock and help redefine Marine Avenue.

At a committee of the whole meeting in October Thomas Knight, City of Powell River director of planning services, presented a report to have the parcels of land, legally described as Lot A & B District Lot 5306 Block 35 NWD Group 1 Plan LMP 13727, rezoned from MX (mixed use) to PK (Parks and Playing Fields.) The rezoning requires council to pass a zoning amendment bylaw.

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for Wednesday, November 10 Conceptual drawing of park with town clock at Marine Avenue and Alberni Street

Over the summer MABA worked with design consultants to determine the urban park’s main attributes.

Knight noted in his report to council that the signage announces the area and provides visitors to the commercial district with “a sense of arrival” which can be considered the “first step to economic enhancement of Marine Avenue by the city.”

He suggested that further work will need to be considered on how the city can help enhance the area.

Conceptual plans which MABA and designers came up with this summer includes a sidewalk that brings pedestrians across the ur-

ban park that includes four wooden slab benches going up the terraced slope with a small performance area at the bottom. The designs envision small trees and shrubs growing around the sign at the corner of the park. Knight added that there is still work to be done where the town clock will be located, but it is proposed to be located adjacent to Marine Avenue.

Knight added that the city might want to consider holding a second consultation meeting with a broader spectrum of Marine Avenue business owners.

“While a public hearing will suffice in bring-

ing out the old concerns of not enough parking along Marine Avenue—particularly from those who have been using the two vacant properties for unpaid parking for years—a consultation meeting would be beneficial in starting a discussion on how to enhance the Marine Avenue commercial district,” Knight said.

As the committee accepted Knight’s report, the rezoning bylaw will be given first and second readings at the November 5 council meeting. A public hearing will be scheduled before the bylaw receives third and final reading before it is adopted.

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Talk highlights early years Behavioural consultancy brings high profile doctor for lecture CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A Canadian physician who specializes in the study and treatment of addition and the connection between mind and body health is coming to Powell River to speak.

Dr. Gabor Mate. made a reputation for his work treating patients in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for more than 20 decades. He will be speaking about the mental health implications of early childhood trauma which can come from family abuse, heightened stress due to severe poverty, a parent’s incarceration or other factors.

The topic of Mate’s lecture is “The

Biology of Loss: What happens with attachments are impaired and how to foster resilience.”

The talk is being presented by 4children.ca, a Powell River based behavioural consultant firm for children with special needs.

“As a behaviour management consultant I started 4children to give people a medium to get in touch with me,” said CC Duncan, “but the vision is to provide services for those children with needs a little more special than others.”

Duncan works with parents to help develop strategies for dealing with challenging behaviour.

A few years ago Duncan decided to start bringing notable speakers to Powell River to talk about the work they do.

“I’ve found that I could reach more families and professionals and other people who may be involved in that child or family’s life, by bringing the

experts to us,” said Duncan. “It’s more cost effective to bring one person in, than it is for us to all leave and go to the Lower Mainland.”

Duncan explained that Mate’s work on childhood attachment to parents is an important and is beneficial for more professionals and parents to understand.

“We need to be a lot more mindful about what is happening in those early years to really understand what’s happening in the later years,” said Duncan.

“If you’re not totally present in a child’s life early on, it does impact brain development.”

She added that as a side effect, the talks also bring new people to Powell River from the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island.

“It’s neat that Powell River is starting to be recognized as a destination and I’d like to do it more often if I can,” she said.

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Consultation?

When the public showed up at the Island Timberlands (IT) open house they were looking for consultation, but that’s not what they were offered.

IT recently held a public open house in Powell River, in order to meet a requirement set down by PRSC Land Development Ltd. Rather than public consultation, IT’s meeting was a one-sided forum for public frustration. Many at the meeting had already made up their minds about IT, and nothing the company could have said would have altered that.

IT’s take on public consultation did little to build public trust that the company will fulfill it’s obligations to the environment.

Public trust is exactly what the company needs. Resource development companies whether they be in mining, oil or forestry must make meaningful connections with the communities they impact and earn the social license to operate. Few in the room at the beginning of the night could see how IT’s project benefits Powell River and that did not change.

While the company did provide the public an opIT’s take on public portunity to consultation did little to build ask questions, public trust that the company what people wanted was a will fulfill it’s obligations clear presento the environment. tation of the harvest plan.

What they were given were statements on the company’s commitment to environmentally sound forestry practices.

Public consultation contains three core components: notification, communication, or two-way flow of information, and finally participation or active involvement in the consultation process.

While IT provided one week of notice for the meeting, it did very little in terms of consultation and participation. There was not much the public could take away from the information provided by IT, unless they were biologists, loggers or foresters.

Instead of hearing questions from the public of laying out future harvest plans, IT gave a brief PowerPoint lecture, followed by a short 10-minute question and answer period, which quickly became a venue to vent frustration.

Representatives from IT seemed reluctant to even take ownership of the meeting, or enter discussion. Frequently Chief Clint Williams of Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation and PRSC president, was forced to lead the meeting and diffuse tension. It is a mark of how much Williams is respected in the Powell River area that he was listened to by those in attendance.

IT squandered an opportunity to speak its piece and build better relations with the community. Instead positions are more entrenched than ever.

Instead of preventing conflict down the line IT seems to have done more to encourage protest than prevent it.

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By Laura Jones What does this month’s elec- Insurance contributions in 2017. hires someone between the ages With respect to labour short- of 18 and 24 for a full-time potion result mean for small business? Like with most new govern- ages, there are several commit- sition in 2016, 2017 or 2018. A ments, there is the good, the bad, ments that small business own- similar program in the 1990s was ers will like, including providing very popular with small business and the worrying.

Let’s start with the good. an EI premium holiday for hiring as it helped offset some of the Prime Minister Justin training costs for new Trudeau has commithires. ted to reduce the small The idea of developMinority governments tend to ing more pathways business taxes from its be in constant electioneering toward citizenship for current 11 per cent to the temporary foreign nine per cent by 2019. mode, with far more attention to workers who want to This is unequivocal what makes good politics rather make Canada their good news for business owners who conhome will, if done well, than what makes good policy. sistently cite tax loads provide some relief Majorities, in contrast, have as among their biggest to businesses which challenges. A reducare challenged to find clear lines of accountability. tion in taxes will alemployees. low for additional investment in youth — a nice incentive to hire The least popular idea for small new equipment and employee young people and invest in their business relates to increasing training. training. Specifically, the new mandatory Canada Pension Plan More good news on the tax government has committed to taxes. The Liberals have publicly side comes in the form of a com- waiving EI contributions for 12 committed “to gradually phase mitment to reduce Employment months for any employer who in an expansion of the core CPP.” »9

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LETTERS » Pay raises At a recent city finance committee meeting, Mayor [Dave] Formosa expressed his view that the workload for city elected officials has increased exponentially but the pay has not kept pace. [“Mayor calls for discussion on pay”, October 28] That article also reported that Councillor [Rob] Southcott had taken unpaid leave from his employ-

ment while attending to city business, lately losing half of his regular salary.

This taxpayer sincerely appreciates the dedication of council members but would not expect them to lose pay while serving. Elective office with the city is not meant to be a full-time job.

The Community Charter does recognize that council members may not be able to attend all meetings and

does provide that a member of council may be absent for four consecutive regular scheduled meetings or granted leave by council without affecting one’s status to hold public office.

In 2006, council adopted Bylaw 2127 which provides for a base renumeration of $14,000 for a councillor and $35,000 for the mayor, both to be adjusted January 1 each year subject to the BC

Consumer Price Index of the previous year.

City records for 2014 show the annually adjusted renumeration for a councillorwas actually $17,582.88 and $44,095.20 for the mayor. The bylaw further provides that one third of these amounts are tax-free, considered an allowance incidental to the discharge of office duties.

In addition to the 2014

renumeration amount of $44,095.20, the mayor received a further $12,933.88 for expenses incurred outside the boundaries of the city, a total cost to the taxpayer of $57,029.08.

When considering this subject, I was reminded of the September 4, 2015 Peak article “Minimum wage bumps up some pay cheques” in which the mayor, from a small business

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What is your favourite memory involving Powell River Recreation Complex?

LORI ALEXANDER Lund Street Watching Brock Sawyer go end-to-end as Kings defenceman in 2008.

We were cheering, “Go! Sawyer! Go!” and now he’s back as Kings assistant coach.

JEFF KIER Swede Bell Road I went to Seedy Saturday at the complex after moving here. It was one of the first major events I went to in town and I was really impressed with the place.

RAY DUBÉ Bowness Street I remember when I was around 10, the Canadian National Hockey team played in Powell River and they let Rick McLaren play with them. I was there with my dad and there was a huge crowd, we were all cheering.

TERRI SCHOFIELD Maple Avenue When I was 13 I used to go rollerskating at the complex with my friends all the time. There weren’t electronics or those sorts of things so you had to get out to have fun.

owner point of view, commented on the impending 20 cent hourly increase to the BC minimum wage saying, “We’re not overjoyed about it.”

Will local low wage earners and others be overjoyed should the mayor and councillors move to increase their renumeration and or expense allowances?

George Orchiston Joyce Avenue

PATRICK DEVEREAUX Bowness Street I remember coming here with my three kids for hockey and swimming.

Between all of us we must have spent more than 365 days a year there. It was great to spend time at the complex together and be active as a family.

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8« VIEWPOINT The small business objection, shared by the general public in at least one poll, is that a mandatory CPP increase is not the best way to help Canadians save for retirement.

Many say they will have to reduce contributions to voluntary plans like RRSPs or other forms of retirement savings such as paying down a mortgage. A CPP hike could mean hundreds or thousands of extra dollars in taxes paid each year for each employee and employer. But the federal gov-

ernment needs two-thirds of the provinces representing two-thirds of the population to proceed with its CPP changes. Small business owners will strongly encourage the BC finance minister to continue saying no to this idea.

The intention to run deficits is in the “worrying” category. Small businesses tend to be pretty pragmatic about the need for deficits on occasion, but are also very mindful, as Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall once

quipped, “Deficits are like potato chips: It’s hard to eat just one.” Infrastructure spending is also potentially worrying. There is no question that there are many worthy infrastructure projects, but if the federal government insists on matching dollars from other levels of government, spending could balloon.

Before the election, many were predicting a minority government. I put a majority government in the “good” category. Minority

governments tend to be in constant electioneering mode, with far more attention to what makes good politics rather than what makes good policy. Majorities, in contrast, have clear lines of accountability. Whatever decisions are made going forward—good, bad, or worrying—the electorate knows exactly who to hold accountable four years from now.

Laura Jones is executive vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

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Nicholas Simon

The Sunshine Coast was blue, but now the upper Coast is orange and the lower Coast is red.

With the recent election of Pamela Goldsmith-Jones on the lower coast and Rachel Blaney on the Powell River side, I am sure we in the provincial constituency of Powell River – Sunshine Coast are going to be well served. I congratulate them both, and appreciate all candidates who put their names forward, as well as every person who took an interest and voted in the federal election.

Noam Chomsky said “Privatization does not mean you take a public institution and give it to some nice person. It means you take a public institution and give it to an unaccountable tyranny.” I’m thinking of two recent issues that confirm this statement: First: BC Ferries executives attended a Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee meeting on the lower coast where they berated community members for telling the company what the

community wanted them to know. Our fares are inequitable based on distance travelled, and the Sunday morning sailing cancellation should be restored based on usage. The BC Ferries vice-president abandoned any pretense of caring. On the subject of fare equity with other routes, he said, “we will not discuss fare equity any more,” and on restoring a Sunday morning Langdale-Horseshoe Bay sailing, he said, “Service levels have been permanently adjusted downwards and will not be restored.” (Coast Reporter, October 29, 2015) Second: Vancouver Coastal Health announced that a new company would take over the housecleaning services in our health facilities. VCH and the successful bidder, Compass Group (the British multi-national) said as many workers as possible would keep their job. Instead, 25 percent were not re-hired, and no good reason was provided. An adult daughter of one laid-off worker said, “My mom was a single mom my entire life. She’s 57 years old now. Finding a new job is a major upheaval for her

and she does not have extra income to fall back on.” Another said “I’ve never missed a shift in 10 years, and my audits were consistently the highest but they didn’t want to hire me.”

An apparent theme among those not re-hired is the workers’ relationship with management in the outgoing company, and their involvement in exercising their rights.

I will be conducting Community Town Hall meetings after the fall session ends, so I look forward to seeing you then. Check your social media, newspapers, and notice boards for dates, times and locations.

E-mail: nicholas.simons.mla@leg.bc.ca; telephone toll-free: 866.373.0792.

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As an international student in Powell River, Miki Takahashi’s host mother, Anne Desilets, gifted her with a sewing machine. That simple gift helped Takahashi turn sewing for fun into a full-fledged business and maintain her connection with home.

Now a mother of two and Powell River-based businessperson, Takahashi said the same sewing machine

is at the centre of the babyclothes business that helps her raise funds so her family can visit relatives back in Japan.

Bustling to and fro with her 16-month-old son Keisuke in a carrier on her back, Takahashi described how her business began.

“I really got into sewing when I became pregnant with my daughter, Saki, six years ago,” said Takahashi.

“There was no place for people in Powell River to buy specially made baby clothes.”

After getting so many positive comments on her handmade Japanese-style baby items, Takahashi decided to start selling them, first at Yoshi Sushi, the restaurant on Marine Avenue she co-owns with

her husband, then at Powell River’s Open Air Farmers’ Market, and finally online to customers in the US and Australia.

“I sew in the evening after the kids go to sleep and again in the morning between waking the kids up, taking my daughter to school and opening the restaurant,” she said. “I don’t really need a break.”

Heading towards her second year of selling at the Christmas craft fair at Dwight Hall, Takahashi said her goal is to build up stock so she can start selling her clothing in Vancouver Island stores.

Pointing back to her son, asleep in his carrier, she said, “After this one is in preschool I am sure I will have more time for that.”

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Original play celebrates diversity and Diwali MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Bollywood is coming to Powell River this Diwali, as the Desi Dancers make their first foray into theatre in celebration of the Hindu festival of lights.

The group well known for dance productions is performing, A Bollywood

Love Story, a play entirely written, choreographed and directed by Powell River doctor, and Desi Dancer founder, Vidushi Mittra Melrose.

“It’s almost like old-style Shakespeare with role reversal and over the top plots,” said Melrose. “Bollywood is the fusion of Indian style dance with filmstyle storytelling.”

Melrose said although she’s always choreographed her own dances, she wanted to go further and write a play to tell a love story in the style of a

PLAY ON: The Desi Dancers are performing their first full-scale Bollywood play, an original production by Vidushi Mittra Melrose [centre top left] on November 7, at Max Cameron Theatre. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

Bollywood film.

Not standard boilerplate Bollywood however, Melrose has put a Powell River spin on the Indian movie craze.

The story is told completely in English, and with women cast in male roles.

“We now have male dancers but they don’t have the experience to go on stage,” said Melrose. “So I told the women that some of them would have to play male roles.”

One of the dancers switching back and forth from a sari to shirt several times in the play is Colleen Curry, who’s said she’s had to learn how to transition from the graceful steps of the female dances to the more vigorous movements required of male roles.

“It takes a moment to go from one to the other,” said Curry, ”because the whole way of moving and being on stage is different.”

With costume changes to arrange between 12 carefully choreographed dance scenes, Melrose’s play puts the dance troupe through their paces.

“This is a Vidushi creation from start to finish,” said Curry. “From lighting, choreography to sound cues.”

With tears in her eyes at Curry’s praise, Melrose explained how the Desi Dancers become something of an extended family over the years.

“The Desi Dancers are my greatest support, we all know and help each other” she said. “With life being so much sometimes, just knowing we have each other and our dancing really gives such a boost.”

The Bollywood evening starts at 7 pm, November 7 at Max Cameron Theatre.

Musician brings live music home House concert series supports touring artists MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Alive with the sound of music, one particular Westview parlour has been a warm home and welcome music venue for visiting musicians.

Since 2012, singer-songwriter Pat Buckna has been bringing music and touring musicians home in aid of artists, helping to make Powell River a hotspot for affordable live music.

“It’s not a house party, it’s a house concert,” said Buckna. “We scrounge up a few chairs and a nice, comfortable space for musicians,

and people get to hear a great live show for $20.”

Buckna’s home is one of over 200 such venues across Canada run as part of the non-profit Home Routes Concert Series. By rolling out the welcome mat for travelling artists, the concert series aims to reduce rising travel costs for touring musicians, said Buckna.

“Artists have to travel to stay fresh,” said Buckna, “and it’s hard to get musicians to Powell River because of the cost.”

Buckna said he puts on six home concerts a year and many sell out ahead of time.

As part of Home Routes, Buckna has welcomed many artists to his home, including harmonic folk-trio the Sweet Lowdown and folk singer David Essig.

Formerly a music director

at Yellowknife’s Folk on the Rocks music festival, Buckna said Powell River has a lot in common with remote rural areas when it comes to attracting touring musicians.

“Powell River is a lot more like Yellowknife than other places in BC,” said Buckna.

“It’s hard to access and a long ways away from other communities.”

Buckna said 100 per cent of ticket sales goes to musicians and having a free place to stay also helps. He also offers musicians coming over from Courtney-Comox a free ride to and from the ferry terminal so they can further reduce fare costs by walking on.

Based on the popularity of his home concerts, Buckna has started holding larger, independently organized concerts at Cranberry

Community Hall.

“Artists I know call me up and ask if they can play here for a larger audience,” he said. “I put them up and set up the show.”

Besides helping touring artists, Buckna also wants his efforts to help create a vibrant live music scene in Powell River and build community.

“It’s about allowing us to sustain something that is vitally important to our well-being,” said Buckna.

“Many people come because it’s such a social occasion.

They don’t even care who’s playing.”

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It’s time to dig up your best material for the Dead Poets Edition of Powell River Public Library’s Poetry Slam.

This is the library’s eighth annual poetry slam, a cutthroat competition where poets duke it out on stage for the honour of winning Slam Champ.

“Nobody is screaming for blood or anything,” said library teen services coordinator Sonia Zagwyn, “but poetry slam is a raucous poetry reading competition.”

Zagwyn took over running the slam in 2013, crafting the Slam Champ medallion into a marvelously barbaric confection of faux-fur and rhinestones.

“I raided my mother’s button box to make it,” she said.

“Everyone seems to love it.”

Slam Champs inscribe their name on the back of the medallions, with past honours being given to victors Inger-Lise Burns and five-time champion Andrea Layne Black.

“I don’t know if the other poets get intimidated that I win,” said Black, “or annoyed.”

Black has won five out of the last eight slams, and come in second in the remaining three. Among her winning entries, a comical poem about a woman who believed she was a crazy, rabid horse.

“I have a performance background,” said Black, “so

MARVELLOUS MEDAL: Teen services coordinator at Powell River Public Library, Sonia Zagwyn shows off the Slam Champ medal awarded to the winner of the Powell River Slam.

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I think I know what people like.”

Entrants in this year’s competition are encouraged to pick two poems by “dead poets,” but author their third reading themselves.

“I am not saying what I’m doing, “ said Black. “The competition is all strategy, it’s a chess game.”

Despite the competition, what Black said she likes best is the community that has grown up around the slam.

“I’ve met a lot of poets because of the slam,” she said.

“It’s a fun night and everyone is lovely and welcoming.”

Zagwyn said she’s pleased

that everyone gets so excited about the slam, but cautions entrants to bring their A-game by memorizing their poems and keeping entries to within three minutes each.

“It’s rare to find a event in which teenagers and seniors share the same intensity of excitement,” she said. “Still Andrea Layne Black is the one to beat.”

The Dead Poet’s Edition Poetry Slam is a free event starting from at 6:30 pm, November 7, at Cranberry Community Hall. Interested readers can find out more by going to powellriverlibrary. ca/content/poetry-slam–4.

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COMMUNITY »

Coordinator calls for literacy tutors Volunteers needed to support adult learners MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Megan Dulcie Dill, new coordinator at Community Adult Literacy and Learning (CALL), wants to spread the word about the need for adult literacy tutors.

Dulcie Dill took over from Deb Calderon two months ago as coordinator at CALL, an organization providing literacy training for volunteer tutors. With a background in fine arts, she has an understandably creative approach to her new job.

“I am essentially a matchmaker,” said Dulcie Dill. “My job is to match the right tutor with the right learner.”

Ahead of a training session for new tutors starting on November 7, she said she is hoping to raise awareness about the need for volunteer tutors.

“All anyone needs to be a good tutor is to be an interested, community-minded learner,” she said.

“We take care of the rest with training and tutor support.”

To meet demand for tutors CALL typically needs between 30 to 50 tutors a year on average, she said.

However, as the need for adult literacy training has gone up, the number of tutors available each year has been declining.

According to recent reports from Decoda Literacy Solutions, formerly Literacy BC, British Columbia saw one of the steepest declines in average reading scores over the past decade. With almost 18 per cent of British Columbians on average having low literary proficiency.

Sitting down for tea with longtime tutor Steve Drosdovech, Dulcie Dill discussed the issue of declining volunteerism and the need to develop and respect longtime literacy tutors.

“Volunteer tutors need to be appreciated because they are needed,” she said. “Doctors are respected in the community for that reason and volunteers should be seen the same way.”

Drosdovech, a retired forestry engineer, said he started tutoring off and on 30 years ago just as a way to help people out when they came to him with questions.

TOUTING TUTORS: New Community Adult Literacy and Learning (CALL) coordinator Megan Dulcie Dill [right] pictured with longtime tutor Steve Drosdovech, said tutoring is a social activity that can be fun as well. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

“There is a satisfaction in helping someone learn,” he said. “Don’t worry about making a mistake because you learn the most from those mistakes.”

A tutor with CALL for the last year, he said, sociability and trustworthiness are the strongest qualities needed in a good tutor.

“A tutor is someone who holds your hand as you build confidence,” he said. “A tutor is someone you can trust as you learn.”

According to Drosdovech, tutoring is about helping someone learn and gain confidence with knowledge and their own abilities. The first step, he said, is to break information down into digestible pieces and not be afraid to have fun.

“It’s about inspiration,” he said.

“You work from what they know and once they have that spark you can have fun and build confidence.”

Tutors often have their expectations and fears about what tutor-

ing is all about, said Dulcie Dill, and tutor training is about giving would be tutors the skills they need.

“We have a tremendous network of tutors here,” said Dulcie Dill.

CALL’s next tutor training session starts at 9 am, Saturday, November 7, at Vancouver Island University Powell River campus. Interested readers can call 604.485.2878 for more information or to register.

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Soloist goes international Opera singer takes to business in France MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

To help her husband make a go of his career in opera, Powell River’s Jessica Bowes-Lavoie had to become a bit creative.

Although Bowes-Lavoie got her start as a top performing vocal soloist in Powell River, and has performed with the Vancouver Symphony orchestra herself, she has taken to the business world since moving to Paris, France, last October.

“The news that I am now working in marketing instead of singing might come as a shock to the people of Powell River,” said BowesLavoie. “But over the years I’ve realized there’s a side of me that is hungry to work in the business world.”

Bowes-Lavoie said living in Paris allows her to keep her family, including sons Maxime, 8, and Benjamin, 5, close while husband Tomislav Lavoie, originally from Montreal, pursues a career in Europe as a bass-baritone singer.

“We moved to Paris for Tomi’s career,” she said. “Now if he’s in Austria or Ireland I can take the boys to visit and stay on budget.”

Now working as representative in charge of label.m, the official hair product of London Fashion Week, Bowes-Lavoie said she has a lot of opportunities in her new line of work.

“There are divas in opera and hairdressing, for sure,” she said. “I suppose I like the drama of both.”

According to the mezzo-soprano, she takes a huge amount of inspiration from her grandmother and opera singer Margaret (Bowes) Ferguson who died last year, as well as all the people in Powell River who helped her develop her singing voice “I really draw on my experiences in Powell River to make my way in business,” said Bowes-Lavoie. “My background as an opera singer really helps me open doors and be confident.”

With experience in Powell River as a figure skater, Bowes-Lavoie also has her boys involved in hockey, in addition to teaching junior skating lessons herself.

“Like true Canadians in Paris we found a hockey team,” she laughed.

PARIS REUNION: Kathy Bowes [left] recently travelled to Paris, France, with husband John Tait [right], to reunite with daughter Jessica Bowes-Lavoie, son-in law Tomislav Lavoie and their two grandchildren, Maxim, eight, and Benjamin, five. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“The team is actually called the Français Volants, which means flying Frenchmen.”

In addition to sports, BowesLavoie hopes to have her boys

enrolled at the Conservatoire de Paris to pursue music next year, although she would warn them from banking on a career in opera.

“They both have such sweet sing-

ing voices,” she said, “although if one of them told me they wanted to be an opera singer I would ask them if they wanted to do anything else.”

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Gun club sets sights on growing membership Shooting group promotes discipline and safety MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Although named after brightly coloured stinging wasps, Powell River Yellow Jackets are aiming to make friends and increase their membership.

Run from Powell River Rod and Gun Club, the competitive target-shooting team has followed a successful trajectory since its inception four years ago, winning gold, silver and bronze medals at the last three provincial championships.

“People often associate guns with hunting and violence,” said team coach Darryl Craig, “but shooting is very much a mental discipline.”

With team members participating in prone, seated, standing and kneeling categories, Yellow Jackets support individuals entering the sport at any age and ability, said Craig.

“It’s a lifestyle sport; you can join at any point in your life.” said Craig. “We’ve taught kids as young as eight and have had older mem-

CRACK SHOT: Declan Gillen, 11, competed in Kamloops at the BC Summer Games this year as a member of Powell River Yellow Jackets, a competitive target-shooting team. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

bers as well.”

New members can practice using .22-calibre rifles supplied by the gun club at practices on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6:30 pm.

As team coach, Craig said he promotes gun safety in addition to teaching team members how to

improve shooting and targeting techniques.

“It is really about honing your technique,” said Craig. “When you pick up the gun and sight the target, it should feel natural.”

Craig said team membership tends to fluctuate, but there is

a core group of about five members, including 11-year-old Declan Gillen.

Gillen has been on the team for about three years and has graduated from shooting from the sitting to the prone position, which means he is able to sight and shoot

targets while laying on the ground.

A participant in 2015 provincial games in Kamloops, BC, Gillen said, “I like it because it’s a fun activity to do after school.”

For more information about Yellow Jackets, readers can email d.craig@raven.ca.

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In the battle between Vancouver Island Soccer League’s (VISL) two river cities Campbell River Cermaq City Wave 2 won 3-1 over Powell River Villa.

Powell River took a full 15-member squad over for the day trip on Saturday and

got off to a pretty good start against the division’s top seed.

With Kye Taylor up front along with fleet-footed forward Humberto Rosales, the two combined early for a couple of good scoring chances.

On the first one Taylor fed Rosales who sped down the left wing and beat the last defender in the box but was taken down in the process.

Kurtis Dennison stepped up to take the penalty kick, which he promptly fired into

the lower left corner of the net, putting Villa up 1-0 at 20 minutes.

For his part, Rosales continued to be a threat and just five minutes later took another pass from Taylor just missing the net on a break away chance.

Villa’s hustle and Rosales’ spunk got the attention of the Wave and they pushed back with more and more possession and eventually the tying goal. It came as a result of the pressure and was an own-goal when Dennison was attempt-

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McDonough. “They controlled most of the play and had most of the possession, but we defended well.”

At 70 minutes the Wave scored the insurance goal on a perfect shot from 25 yards out that skipped over the glove of keeper Matt Liknes into the low corner.

Villa had a couple of chances after that but for the most part Campbell River defended well and cruised to a 3-1 victory.

“That’s the best squad I’ve seen this year,” said McDonough.

“We probably don’t have as good a squad as we had earlier this year,” he said referring to the departures of seven regulars, “but we’ve got to refocus next week because of a big relegation battle.”

He was referring to this week’s game against SFFC Bayside Tigers 2 who are ninth in the 10-team division, five points behind eighth-place Villa.

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Campbell River kept pouring it on until they had the go ahead goal 10 minutes later on a scramble, taking a 2-1 lead into the break.

“They are a really good team,” admitted coach Chris McDonough, “and it was a fair result in the first half.”

The Wave lived up to its name coming out in the second half and continuing to roll over Villa.

“It was pretty much more of the same,” said

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Three more losses on the weekend have concluded with Powell River Kings saying ‘stick it’ to the Big Stick in Duncan.

They lost a road trip opener 5-3 on Wednesday against Cowichan Capitals, then fell 3-1 to the Victoria Grizzlies in the capital city on Friday. After a couple of days off, they went back to the island to lose their fourth in a row to the Caps 7-5.

Kings’ early season success was achieved with hard work, scoring first and proven defensive systems backed by solid goaltending. In fact they won eight of their first 10 games using this formula, but lately the Kings have been outhustled, outscored and outshot by their opponents, which has shaken their confidence.

Last Wednesday the Capitals scored three times in the first period and again in the second before the Kings could get untracked.

Down 4-0 heading into the final period King’s forwards Liam Lawson, Kyle Betts and Mitchell Hawes scored to give a glimmer of hope but Cowichan doused the flickering flame with a

couple of late goals and a 6-3 victory.

Kings went 0-6 on the power play. Goalie Jeff Smith, usually solid in the net, took the loss and was pulled after eight minutes when he allowed three goals on just five shots.

Next up was Victoria and once again Kings limped out of the gate. Against the island division cellar dwellers, Kings were outshot 14-7 in the opening period and Grizzlies potted a couple against Smith to jump out to a 2-0 lead.

Victoria added one more in the second period on the power play before the Kings could get on the scoreboard in the third.

Kings were 0-5 on the power play in this game but right after one of them had expired Austin Kamer got loose in the slot and roofed a shot to spoil Victoria’s shutout bid in loss.

Treats were far and few between for the Kings this week but the Hallowe’en trick came in the form of a return engagement, their fourth and last of the year, in Duncan on Sunday afternoon.

They started this one with a lot more energy and early possession but the Caps scored against the flow at 2:45 on starter Stefan Wornig to go up 1-0.

Give the Kings credit for responding quickly when forward Chris Protopoulos used his quickness to score his first British Columbia Hockey League (BCHL) goal

at 5:42 and get them back in the game.

Caps, though, got another at 6:12 before an encouraging sign on Jeremy Leclerc’s power-play goal at 17:55 to tie 2-2 after one period.

Cowichan scored the next two goals but again the King’s power play clicked with Hawes redirecting Rylan Ball’s point shot at 13:56 to end the second period 4-3.

The seesaw battle carried on through the third period with the teams exchanging goals to make the final score 7-5 for the Capitals.

Kings notched a couple of third-period goals from Lawson, while Cowichan scored twice on Wornig and added an empty netter at 19:10.

Although the loss extended the King’s losing streak to six games, the good news is they scored multiple powerplay goals for the first time since a showcase win over Coquitlam in September.

The five goals was one more than the total of four scored in their last four games.

On that positive note, Kings finally get some home cooking with five out of eight games in November at home leading off this week with a couple of sub .500 teams.

They welcome former assistant coach Chad van Diemen and Prince George Spruce Kings back to Hap Parker Arena on Friday, November 6 at 7:15 pm and then Tuesday, November 10 Victoria visits at 7 pm.

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VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 If you don’t want to go around in circles, take a good map and a GPS with you when you use your car. You get some acknowledgement from important people.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 You should finally receive a sum of money that has been owed to you for a while. You may win a ruling involving a refund or an insurance case.

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ACROSS 1. In pieces 6. Sing one’s own praises 11. Weeping tree 12. In one’s birthday suit 14. Pass, as time 15. Stick (to) 16. Kipling’s “Gunga ___” 17. Pull hard 19. Tibetan snowman 20. Buzzing pest 22. Smooch 24. Big wine holder 25. Everglades bird 27. Peanut ___ 29. Majestic entrance 31. Plant’s main nourisher 34. Watchdog’s warning 38. Blvd.

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ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 There is a lot of emotion in the air; you’ll be easily moved. You may well take the first steps to buying a home, even if it’s just by finding the financing.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You’re sure to have ringside seats for all kinds of events. You’re also the best person to take the initiative so that everything goes smoothly.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 The week begins with a bit of confusion. You may need a second cup of coffee; otherwise you run the risk of procrastinating. You seem to have your head in the clouds some of the time.

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 Your colleagues or some friends entrust you with the organization of all sorts of events when you would have preferred to stay in the background. Try to be more selfconfident.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You’re sure to feel a bit stressed out if the company you work for is doing some restructuring. Fortunately, you manage to advance significantly within the hierarchy.

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Powell River Hospice Society LEAVE A LEGACY OR DONATE IN MEMORY OF A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE

Powell River United Church Christmas Bazaar

Tea Saturday, November 14 11 am - 2 pm At the Trinity Hall corner of Duncan Street and Michigan Avenue Senior CitizenS ASSoCiAtion of BC BrAnCh #49 - Powell river

noon Soup and Sandwich lunch

All funds are used locally to support those at the end of life as well as those grieving.

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BLACK AND white mature, short-haired female cat found on Glacier Street. 604.485.0252.

MONEY, NEAR Quadra Avenue and Nutana Crescent intersection. 604.485.2545.

O R A N G E , TA B BY , s h o r t haired, neutered male cat, Joyce Avenue across from Safeway.

604.485.0252.

SMALL, GRAY, neutered male cat, found at Myrtle Rocks.

604.485.0252.

FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR/ Food Counter Attendant (Tim Hortons) Full & PartTime, Overnights, Early Mornings, Weekends. Some high school education. $10.50-$12/hr + Benefits. Wage based on experience/availability.

Apply@ 4700 Joyce Ave, email: prtimhortons@yahoo.ca www.WorkAtTims.com or fax (1-888-664-7278)

1125 Lost CAR KEYS, Toyota, on key ring. 604.485.4098.

CHESTER, CAT with fused left front paw that causes him hop, nervous around people, tends to hide, Jasper Street area, Please call Jesse or Krystal.

604.483.1792.

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1215 General Employment CHILD CAREGIVER Care for 2 boys 1&4 years old. Caregiver to supervise & care for children, organize activities such as games and outings, instruct children in social development, take children to and from schools & appointments. Prepare and serve 3 nutritious meals and 2 snacks. Full Time, Permanent, $10.50 per hour.

Must have a)Education - at minimum completion of High School b) Work Experience - at least 2-3 years of experience caring for young toddlers (1-3 years old) c) Drivers Licence. gee_natasha@hotmail.com

EFFICIENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASTTBC and BCOSSA certified

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1215 General Employment

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

ARDENE IS looking for a parttime Sales Associate in Powell River. Apply online at www. ardenecareers.com

PACIFIC ENERGY woodstove fireplace insert, includes woodstove, surround, shroud, fan kit a n d a p p r ox . 2 5 ’ v e n t i n g , g o o d c o n d i t i o n $ 8 5 0 o b o.

604.223.0343.

PORTABLE WORK lamp, Regent model PQS45, 500 watts, suitable for wet locations, excellent shape $20; Mastercraft Maximum Reciprocating saw, like new, many blades, most unused $60; Mastercraft 6 lb. sledge hammer, fiberglass handle new $50 selling $20. Jerry 604.414.0995

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

PART-TIME SALES Associate required for RONA Powell River.

Experience in Sales and Building Materials an asset. Drop off resume in-store, email phull@ prrona.ca or fax to 604.485.4418.

WATKIN MOTORS Ford, Vernon, BC, requires a Service Manager to lead three Advisors, 12 technicians. Go to watkinmotors.com, about us, employment, to review required qualifications.

Registered Health Care Aide Wanted Powell River Home Care Services is seeking professional, compassionate and reliable caregivers to provide hourly and overnight care to our clients. We are in need of full or part-time employees, competitive wages ($18.34/hour) and benefit packages.

Please contact Michelle 604.485.2566

1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, fall clean up and removal, garbage or rubbish, small moves and all odd jobs, also clean up yard for firewood, reasonable rates. 604.344.2171.

C L AY G L O S L E E G e n e r a l Contractor. Concrete foundation and retaining walls, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop consulting. 604.483.6153.

EXPERIENCED GARDENER/ HORTICULTURALIST available for fall clean-up, weeding, planting, mulching, etc. 604.489.0220.

WESTCOAST RENOVATIONS, specializing in rental renovations, call for Michael Salisbury at 604.413.2099 for quote.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 30” ELECTRIC range, ceramic top, beige $200. 604.485.4925.

500 GALLON, poly, koi pond, wading pool or live stock trough, brand new $950. 604.223.0714.

AIR-DRIED LUMBER, lodgepole, white pine, custom milling available. 604.486.0010 BIKE HELMET with riding gloves $10 each; Bodum French Press, excellent condition $15, Jerry 604.414.0995.

BROTHER MFC-782ON multifunction unit, new toner cartridge, prints, copies, scans and faxes $200. 604.483.4982.

HARDWOOD FLOORING, 2,000 sq ft, $2/sq ft. 604.413.2099.

INCINOLET ELECTRIC toilet system. Heavy-duty, easy install, no plumbing water or drains $1,500 OBO. 604.485.8454.

OIL FURNACE and tank $300.

Call 604.413.2099.

WATER FEATURE, 3’ diameter x 15” deep with bamboo spout and pump, water plants included. Perfect for deck or patio $75. 604.485.4770.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397, make money and save money with your own bandmill! Cut lumber any dimension. In-stock and ready to ship. Free information and DVD - www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1.800.566.6899. ext. 400OT. TWO BOOKSHELVES, 6’7” tall x 30” wide x 15” deep, six shelves in each, with three being adjustable, excellent condition $125 each. 604.485.2627.

2145 Wanted CLEANING OUT your freezer?

We need meat for dogs.

604.485.4829.

USED LUMBER in good shape, for garden, reasonably priced.

604.485.7747.

3560 Pets TWO SIAMESE kittens, male, born August 5, “Pad Thai” and “Freckles,” first shots, dewor med, litter trained $380 each. Katheran 604.487.0737.

“INDY”, short-haired, nice looking gray tabby, seven year old cat, good with children. SPCA 604.485.9252.

LOST/FOUND a pet? Adopt-apet? Pet behaviour problems?

Abuse or neglect concerns? www.spca.bc.ca/powellr iver 604.485.9252.

“MISS DAISY & LUKE”, brother and sister, seven-month-old puppies, Pitbull mixes, would love to stay together with a new family. SPCA 604.485.9252.

“MISTY”, very pretty ragdoll cat, check out my picture online or visit me in person! SPCA 604.485.9252.

O R A N G E , TA B BY, s h o r t haired, neutered male cat, Joyce Avenue across from Safeway.

604.485.0252.

“SENA”, BEAUTIFUL black girl, one year old, long haired, seeks cat loving home.

“TWEED & PENNY”, Beagle and Daxie, small, mature, delightful dogs, good with kids and cats.

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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund.

Apply today for assistance 1.844.453.5372.

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5050 Legal Services

Hurt in an Accident?

4581 Marine Avenue 6560 Houses for Rent

VEHICLE SEIZURE, under the Repairs Lien Act, 1988 Jeep Cherokee, vin# 1JCMT7742JT137918, Charles Alexander Dougan, owes $300.

604.223.3225.

4-BDRM COTTAGE, beach access, bright, spacious, patio door to deck, W/D, fridge, stove $1,100/ mth. Available December 1. Call or text 1.604.837.9334.

4-BDRM, NP, NS, 5-appl, references required $1,100/mth plus utilities. 604.487.1250.

I M M A C U L AT E 3 - B D R M house, Westview, heat included 604.223.3478.

W AT E R F R O N T C O T TA G E available immediately, fully furnished $800/mth plus utilities.

1.604.868.5896. or 604.291.5670.

Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $550 - $800/mth

PR APARTMENTS 604.485.2038

6515 Commercial SHARED OFFICE space, fully accessible, two offices, sprinkler system, reception, two bathrooms (one with shower), kitchen and larger board room, reasonably priced. Contact jim@agiusbuilders.ca

6545 Hall Rentals FOR RENT: Senior Citizens Association has two halls plus a meeting room available to serve you. Reasonable rates. Al 604.483.3603, 604.414.9456.

6560 Houses for Rent

5035 Financial Services

3-BDRM COTTAGE, beach access, 6-appl, deck and parking Small pet okay, available December 1, suits single or couple. $ 8 5 0 / m o n t h . C a l l o r t ex t 1.604.837.9334.

NEED A LOAN? Own property?

Have bad credit? We can help!

Call toll-free 1.866.405.1228. www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca

3 BDRM house, large lot, central location, rent to own option $800/mth, available November 30. 250.897.0051

MYRTLE POINT Area South 1 BR/1 BA, Basement Suite, level entry basement suite available Dec 1, includes hydro, heat (oil), wifi, carport, compatible pet negotiable, on small farm, hiking/biking trails out the back door, $750 references and damage deposit required.

604-487-9182

485.HELP (4357)

5520 Legal/Public Notices

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm

F U R N I S H E D BAC H E LO R , Oceanside Resort, available immediately $625/mth includes utilities and internet, references and security deposit required.

604.485.2435.

HEDGES TRIMMED

604.485.2818

1 AND 2-bdrms available, quiet, adult oriented building (55+), seniors welcome, N/P $600/mth and $800/mth includes heat.

604.485.2662.

1-BDRM SPACIOUS apar tments, some with ocean view, seniors welcome, N/S, one cat okay $615 - $700/mth includes hot water, high-speed internet and full cable. 604.483.4499. www.mapleviewestates.com 3-BDRMS WITH ocean view, heat and hot water included.

Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

9145 Cars 2010 NISSAN Versa, 6-spd manual, fully loaded, tow package available $9,000 OBO; 2003 Windstar, fully loaded $3,800.

604.485.7480.

8220 Lawn & Garden

Call David Garling Barrister & Solicitor

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

6965 Suites for Rent 3-BDRM, UPPER floor, Westview, in-suite laundry, sunny, bright, near seawalk $1,100/ mth includes heat and hot water. Available immediately.

604.483.3181. 604.223.3478.

6905 House-sitting SOLO, NON-SMOKING gentleman in Powell River offering feeless house sitting in your home, now through 2016. Voicemail message 1.250.383.5144 ext 1003.

6915 Mobiles/Pads 3-BDRM, 2-BATH spacious modular home in Sunshine Coast Park. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D, small pet okay, available immediately $950/mth. References and security deposit necessary.

604.485.2435.

RENT-TO-OWN PARK model modular home, Sunshine Coast Mobile Home Park, South of town, fridge, stove, laundry, heat and hydro included, suitable for two people, deposit required $800/ mth. Call 604.485.2435.

6945 Rooms FURNISHED, QUIET room for rent, full cable, internet, NS, NP, ND, on bus route, after 1 pm.

604.483.7788.

6965 Suites for Rent 2-BDRM apar tments available in Cranberry. Text or call 604.414.8595 or westcoastend. com 2-BDRM PLUS den, Roberts Road, south of town, upper level, large apartment, quiet rural garden setting, N/S, N/P suitable for single or working couple, reference required $900/mth, plus utilities. 604.487.0825.

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WCB and fully insured 9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2001 KAWASAKI 650 XLR, enduro, runs great, 30,000 kms $2,150 OBO. 604.414.8428.

9160 Trucks & Vans

2010 TOYOTA Tacoma 63,000 kms, good condition. No accidents. V6 SR5. 4x4. Auto. $25,000 obo. 604.485.9488

9185 Boats 1998 SEARAY 270 special edition, new engine, manifolds, head and tarp, with 2012 trailer $37,000. westcoastend.com 604.413.2099.

22’ LIFETIMER, custom built, heated cabin model, with twin 115-hp Yamahas and trailer, great fishing machine, fully loaded $95,000. 604.483.2171.

24’ BAYLINER Sunbridge, 305 inboard, tandem axle trailer, good condition $9,500 OBO. 604.414.8912.

25’ COMMAND-BRIDGE, 1987 Campion, Volvo V-8 dual prop, VHF, sounder, shower and toilet, reduced $15,000 OBO. 604.483.2267.

28’ SAILBOAT, Spencer Sunstar, diesel, new batter ies, GPS, solar panel, tiller, window panels and dinghy with motor $7,500. 604.487.9790.

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Catalina 27, full sail set, 4-stroke, 5 - h p, H o n d a $ 1 , 5 0 0 o b o.

604.487.9149.

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9145 Cars 2005 TOYOTA Corolla CE, manual, 4-dr, 138,000 kms $5,950 obo.

604.483.3389.

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8325 Sand & Gravel SAND, GRAVEL AND GARDEN…

Get your mulch on!

Protect your plants from winter weather with a layer of mulch and feed them for spring.

Monday - Friday 7 am to 5 pm • Closed Saturday & Sunday 604.485.2234 • tandrcontracting.ca • 4240 Padgett Road

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING

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Garage Sales

The leaves are falling and so are our prices!

WILDWOOD 5865 Nass St Sat Nov 7, 9am - noon Sun Nov 8, 9am - noon No early birds

WESTVIEW

Purchase TWO classified ads and receive ONE FREE!

4943 Kiwanis Ave Sat Nov 7, 10 am - 1 pm Kiwanis members are hosting a giant book sale Lions Club Marmalade Cheapest books around Watch for signs 4624 Bowness Ave Sat Nov 7, 8 am - noon

Bazaars WESTVIEW Powell River’s Own Craft Fair Fri Nov 6, 5 pm - 9 pm and Sat Nov 7, 11 am - 4 pm Powell River Recreation Complex, upper foyer and Arbutus room

Watch out for special BLACK FRIDAY prices!

Powell River United Church, Trinity Hall Corner of Michigan Ave and Crofton St Sat Nov 14, 11 am - 2 pm Christmas Bazaar, bake sale, Grannie’s treasures, tea

Private party ads only.

Valid for the month of November, 2015.

Contact Peak Classifieds for more details.

9th Annual One Stop Shop Sat Nov 7, 10am - 1pm Lower Assumption Hall Glacier St and Alberta Ave

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2001 24’ Adventurer 5th wheel, exceptional condition, sleeps six, rear kitchen, bathtub/shower $12,500 OBO. 604.486.0463.

26’ CORSAIR Excela 5thwheel with hitch, excellent condition, must see. 604.485.5753.

26’ TRIPLE E Topaz, 5th wheel, excellent condition, air conditioning, solar panel $17,900.

604.485.6550.

29.5’ OKANAGAN 5th wheel with two slides, serious inquiries only. 604.485.0034.

CAMPERETTE, LIGHT-WEIGHT, fits full-size, short box pickup, good condition, great for hunting $600 OBO. 604.485.9162.

DODGE RAM 350? camper van wanted, widebody preferred, side table, well equipped/maintained $10,000 OBUO. 604.414.8692.

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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS TILL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 4 - 10

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Sour Cream 500 ml

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$ 48

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Top Round Baron of Beef Roast

$ 98

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Cut Up Frying Chicken $

Grilling Steak

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1

$ 98

Cherry Struedel

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$ 98

Apple or Lemon Pkg of 6

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$ 48

Italian Bread Blueberry Pie

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$ 98

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Froot Loops or Frosted Flakes 320-445 g

Unbleached or Whole Wheat 10 kg bag

The All New Beautyrest, featuring AirCool® and Gel Foams, provides pressure relief as well as a comfortable sleeping temperature

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100 g

100 g

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Bulk Garlic Coil

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Pork Dinner Sausage

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each

2

Hungarian Salami

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