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Although the Canadian dollar is trading at an all-time low and consumers have been hit with sticker shock at the supermarket, there are still local solutions to rising food costs.

Eating seasonally, growing a vegetable garden and joining a bulk buying club are all touted as possible answers to rising costs, but according to some food experts, such efforts only treat the symptoms arising from western society’s dependence on global food distribution.

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“When you go from a small, local system and scale it up into a giant industrial global supply chain, problems occur,” said Powell River Food Security Project coordinator Vanessa Sparrow, “and some of the people who lose are the end consumers.”

The food security project is looking to find community-based solutions to food insecurity as part of a province-wide Community Food Action Initiative funded by Vancouver Coastal Health.

“Food security in a community exists when everybody in that community has access to affordable, nutritious and safely produced food that is culturally appropriate,” said Sparrow.

Sparrow said given the scale of the issue, growing food locally is only part of the solution, which does little to address problems relating to food supply, access or availability.

“Backyard growing, preserving, storing and not buying out of season are great, but can be limited strategies in some ways,” said Sparrow, “especially for those raising families with little time.”

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Local production key to viability difficult to solve at a household level.

“The cost of food has gone up,” said Sparrow, “and wages have not.”

The Abundant Pantry Bulk Buying Club has been working locally to provide its members with access to low cost and highquality food.

Skookum Food Provisioners’ Cooperative co-founder and past president David Parkinson said the club was formed by the cooperative around three years ago in response to rising food costs.

“The main impetus was to get good food prices,” said Parkinson, “trying to get more control over our food supply and better quality food at the lowest possible prices.”

Before going on hiatus in September due to a malfunction in ordering software, Parkinson said orders placed by Abundant Pantry every two months ran anywhere between $2,000 and $3,000.

Parkinson said the group placed orders on dry goods such as laundry soap, paper towels and pet food, in addition to rice and beans, rather than produce, and hope to get their ordering system back by spring at the earliest.

The bulk buying club exists, said Parkinson, as a project of the Skookum Cooperative. Formed in 2009 as a community service cooperative, he said the idea was to pool resources such as tools and knowledge in order to get regular community members interested in producing and preserving food.

“We started it as an organization for normal people, not farmers,” he said. “It was for regular people who wanted to know how to can food.”

The goal was not to be a food cooperative where people could purchase food, but to organize workshops and events so more people could grow more food and share

it with other members, said Parkinson.

With the rising cost of produce, Parkinson said he hopes local growers will plant more crops this year.

“I can only hope there will be a little extra local produce getting planted,” he said.

“Because if things keep going the way they are, it is going to get considerably cheaper to buy the local stuff.”

In the Kootenays, nestled among mountain passes, the city of Nelson has been dealing with food security quite differently than Powell River.

Although both communities are remote, isolated and of similar population size, cultural differences have resulted in different solutions

op also provides good pay and benefits packages to its employees and distributes profits to the wider community; a legacy from its original founding mission, which saw the co-op as a vehicle for the betterment of humankind.

“We were naive and jumped in foolishly,” said Berland, “but starting the co-op wasn’t just about cheap food, but about different ways of thinking about sourcing food.”

While profit margins are smaller at food co-ops compared to corporate grocery stores, Berland said less waste and more stable local supply networks make them more able to compete.

Despite the benefits of a co-op, Berland said start-

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springing up in Nelson.

The influx of young, liberal and educated youth in the 1970s changed the demographics of the BC mountain town. The spirit of the times and changing views of food led to the development of Kootenay Coop in 1975.

“Co-ops are the solution to all kinds of problems,” said original founder and current board treasurer Alex Berland. “The original motivation for us came out of a do-it-yourself attitude we had at the time.”

The co-op, which began its life as a basement buying club 41 years ago, is now making more than $13 million in annual sales and has over 100 local suppliers, including a tofu maker, said Berland.

In addition to growing sales, Berland said the co-

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ing small with a buying club is a more viable option for Powell River than leaping into developing a full-scale food co-op.

“Start small with a buying club and build support as you go,” he said. “You will get those networks set up and not get overextended.”

As part of the food-security project, Sparrow is wrapping up an eight-month community food systems assessment report, which she aims to submit to the city and regional district sometime in March.

Sparrow said she hopes the municipality will develop a wider community plan to deal with food security.

“There is no easy single solution,” she said. “Food security is a social justice issue and we can’t talk about it without talking about housing or a living wage.”

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According to data collected by staff, more than 14,000 visits were made to the centre between April 2014 and March 2015.

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or face other barriers to social inclusion. Some of the centre’s programs include a drop-in café, mental health support, community services information and referral services, as well as laundry facilities, food and yoga workshops.

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been in this position.

Three years ago when the initial grant was running low, organizers were able to bring then-Minister of Social Development Stephanie Cadieux to Powell River to tour the centre and make a case for the project’s continuation. More funding was ultimately found, but that approach is not thought to be a practical solution to the funding dilemma. PREP Society is now pursuing funding through more diverse, stable funding partnerships.

“We’re up against it again,” said Woolley. “It’s hard to ask people to pay for their own care when it’s 100 per cent community outreach.”

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PREP Society is also looking at the Ministry of Health and Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) for potential assistance. The centre has wide community support from various faith organizations, non-profit social services providers, Powell River RCMP and mayor Dave Formosa.

“The CRC improves the health of our community by providing programs and services that address the broader social determinants of health such as food security, social inclusion and health services,” stated Margaret Antolovich, VCH manager of public health and prevention services for Powell River, in the centre’s grantin-aid application.

PRRD’s grant-in-aid program, which is regional in scope, is funded based on assessment and is shared equally between city and regional district residents.

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that City of Powell River provided the non-profit with a $6,000 permissive property tax exemption last year.

The centre has an annual operating budget of $178,000 and is open four days a week. It provides basic services for those who are at risk of homelessness

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A decision to postpone a grant-in-aid request at Powell River Regional District’s (PRRD) committee of the whole meeting will bring Community Resource Centre (CRC) perilously close to the end of its current funding.

CRC is a community outreach drop-in centre on Joyce Avenue that delivers a number of services to help support residents with multiple social barriers, but the centre’s three-year funding is coming to an end.

Organizers are searching for cash to keep the centre doors open.

“We have been incredibly successful,” said Martyn Woolley, centre manager.

“There’s a huge need in the community, but no way to actually fundraise for the overhead.”

Powell River Employment Program (PREP) Society, the umbrella organization that operates the CRC, made a presentation to the PRRD’s rural services committee requesting a grant-in-aid of $25,000 last November.

That decision was pushed to the regional district’s committee of the whole in January and has been further postponed until mid-February.

“We have deferred that decision for the moment because there are a number of initiatives underway to try to maintain that funding or find new sources,” said PRRD city director Russell Brewer at the Thursday, January 21, meeting. The city director did point out

BC Ferries vessel Queen of Burnaby has resumed service on the ComoxPowell River route as of Wednesday, January 27, ending a problematic shuffle of ferries in the Powell River area.

The 50-year-old vessel was out for a propeller repair since January 6, during which time the MV Island Sky serviced Powell River, Texada Island and Comox, and the much smaller North Island Princess, normally used for Texada service, ran between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove.

A mechanical problem with North Island Princess caused cancellation of service between Saltery Bay and Earls Cove most of January 8 and 9, stranding travellers on both sides. BC Ferries offered free travel on the route as compensation January 10 and 11.

All vessels in Powell River area have now been returned to their regular routes.

Queen of Burnaby will be retired from BC Ferries’ fleet and sold by end of year when the new, $84-million Salish Orca replaces it for service between Westview and Little River.

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Concerned residents and recreational users of Lois Lake are organizing a response to what they consider unfair treatment by the provincial government.

On Thursday, January 14, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations blocked access to a long-standing, unsanctioned boat launch located on Crown land. A statement from the ministry confirmed the decision to restrict public access was made to address continuing concerns with environmental degradation to the lakeside and the buildup of garbage and derelict vehicles.

More than a dozen concerned citizens packed into Powell River Regional District’s monthly planning committee meeting on Tuesday, January 19, to request the regional district’s assistance in the matter.

At the meeting, the committee passed a motion to have Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer meet with the group to organize a meeting with ministry officials.

“If I help you get in front of the people who made this unilateral decision, maybe we can determine what they really want,” said Palmer.

The regional district director has contacted Powell River Regional Cabin Owners Association (PRRCOA) and is inviting anyone with concerns about access to the lake to join the informal group.

Palmer suggested the closure might be a way for the province to push for a more formal user agreement for the area in question.

“It might end up with a lease or an agreement or something that allows people to get access to the cabins,” said Palmer.

SIGNED AND SEALED: A moss-covered sign pointing to the now-closed Lois Lake boat launch has been standing for decades. Cabin owners and lake users are concerned about the sudden closure of the launch and boat access for the future. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Mark Murray, a PRRCOA director who was at the meeting, described the closure as “blindsiding.”

PRRCOA represents about 250 cabin owners on Powell Lake, Lois Lake and Dodd Lake. He said in addition to participating with Palmer, PRRCOA will also be sending forestry minister Steve Thompson a letter to express its concerns.

“It’s imperative that it be resolved,” said Murray.

Murray said PRRCOA has cooperated with the ministry to ask cabin owners to help clean up any debris and garbage they were responsible for.

In September, the association was notified the ministry was going to come in and close a portion of the lake’s foreshore to public access, but “they were very specific when they mentioned that piece, and it didn’t include the boat ramp,” said Murray.

“It was done without any consultation with the cabin owners themselves,” he said.

According to Greig Bethel, public affairs officer for the ministry, natural resource officers met with the cabin owners association on September 3, 2015, and asked that cabin owners

have all the garbage cleared up by October 3 to avoid receiving trespass notices for the derelict vessels, garbage and unauthorized float cabins.

“Cabin owners were also advised vehicle access to Lois Lake boat launch area would be restricted,” stated Bethel.

Each cabin owner pays the province $500 annually for a foreshore lease, in addition to other property taxes.

The boat launch is the only access for the majority of owners.

“The lake is used by hundreds, if not thousands, of people each year. The cabin owners are only a small group,” said Don Bowes, one of 22 cabin owners on Lois Lake. “Right now, we’re in limbo. It’s the only viable access to the lake.”

Bowes said the majority of people who use the lake are “environmentally conscious” and everyone is being punished for the actions of a few people.

The area now closed off to the public includes a location used in summer for bonfires. When the lake level is low, it was also common for vehicles to park on the lakeshore.

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Passenger ferry slated for Gibsons

NOTICE OF MEETING TIME CHANGE POWELL RIVER REGIONAL BOARD

The Powell River Regional Board meeting regularly scheduled for 7 pm on Thursday, January 28 has been rescheduled to 6 pm.

The location of the meeting remains unchanged: Regional District Board Room, #103 - 4675 Marine Avenue.

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from Gibsons) with an additional sailing Wednesday to Friday that leaves Horseshoe Bay at 7:20 pm (7:50 pm from Gibsons).

According to Feuerhelm, tickets will cost $10 to get from Horseshoe Bay to Bowen and $15 to get from Horseshoe Bay to Gibsons, but are free for the return trip.

Deborah Marshall, BC Ferries’ director of media relations, said another ferry service could be economically beneficial for everyone.

“Options are good for the public and we feel if we can drive more people to the Sunshine Coast, that helps the economy on the coast and that benefits all businesses on the coast,

including BC Ferries,” said Marshall. “So if there’s another type of service then maybe some passengers will enjoy that one as well.”

Feuerhelm said plans are to expand the territory of Pacific Ferries to include the rest of the Sunshine Coast once the company has a better sense of the operational needs for this area.

“Right now we’re trying to figure out what the demand is, and this is why we’re offering the three days for free, so that I can sit on a boat and go, ‘What can we offer you and what do you guys want?’” said Feuerhelm.

Meanwhile, a study is being run through Holland Canada Line, which runs the YVR Clipper ferry between

Victoria and Seattle. The study looks at the feasibility of establishing coastal ferry routes, between the Sunshine Coast and the mainland, as well as to Vancouver Island.

Fly Burton, founder of YVR Clipper, said the company is currently looking for investors and interested parties, including existing operators and the public, to take part in establishing coastal ferry routes and a bus service between Earls Cove and Gibsons.

“We don’t own vessels at this point,” said Burton, “but we’ve confirmed it is doable with the smaller water taxi vessels or 130-passenger catamarans or hydrofoils.

The market is there.”

REGIONAL BOARD BRIEFS Regional services budget Powell River Regional District (PRRD) directors looked at the first draft of the regional services budget at a committee of the whole meeting on Thursday, January 21. The regional district is undergoing its 2016 budget process, which has to be wrapped up by the end of March. Regional services in the draft budget come in at $440,000 in the current draft and cover a variety of

services, including cemeteries, parks, emergency services, general administration and waste management. The costs for those services are split evenly between rural area and city residents.

owners in the province and its regulatory role. PRRD will invite the city to also participate in the presentation.

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PRRD committee of the whole is recommending the regional district board authorize a $3,000 grant-in-aid to help support the WildSafeBC program in 2016 and secure a community coordinator in Powell River.

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Linda Feuerhelm, Pacific’s director of marketing and media relations, said the company’s goal is to provide a service for Sunshine Coast residents who feel BC Ferries isn’t doing a good enough job.

“BC Ferries is supposed to be an essential service and they don’t even understand what service is. Granted, we’re only 46 passengers, but we’re trying to alleviate the frustrations that a lot of [residents] may feel in their daily commute,” said Feuerhelm.

Pacific Ferries is set to begin operations on Wednesday, January 27, starting with a promotional three days of free sailing.

They will be offering sailings to foot passengers between Gibsons and Horseshoe Bay, launching from the public dock in Gibsons Landing.

Service to Bowen Island will be implemented in the following week, said Feuerhelm.

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Planner recommends rezoning City designates future home of Sino Bright School as institutional CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

FIRST STEPS: City of Powell River manager of economic development Scott Randolph [left] and School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule are working together with Sino Bright School to start the land rezoning process for the private school’s future Townsite campus. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

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City of Powell River director of planning services Thomas Knight has provided council with an update and clarification on landuse amendments for construction of the Sino Bright School campus in Townsite.

In a follow-up to a December presentation, Knight told the committee of the whole on Tuesday, January 19, that he had confirmed with proponents of the land deal the 30-acre parcel would be rezoned from large lot rural to institutional.

In Sino Bright Investment Limited’s original submission, the proponents had requested a rezoning from

rural to general commercial, but city staff were not in support.

“The original advice to pursue the commercial zoning was really based on the proponent wanting to pay their fair share of taxes, and it was a private sector business,” said Scott Randolph, city manager of economic development. “Of course, the province’s Bill 29 changed that.”

Bill 29, legislation given royal assent in November 2015, serves up private K-12 educational institutions with statutory property tax exemptions, though they are still required to contribute for city services.

“After looking at it, we decided to pursue the institutional zone,” said Randolph.

He added Sino Bright is planning on rolling out its public consultation soon.

Knight told the committee staff prefers the institutional zoning. “It is more in keeping with the intent to develop a private school campus,” he said.

A subject to Sino Bright’s land purchase from PRSC Limited Partnership, between City of Powell River and Tla’amin Nation, is that the 30-acre parcel be excluded from the province’s agricultural land reserve (ALR).

Knight is recommending council support his recommendation to bring the zoning and sustainable official community plan amendment bylaws through first and second reading. Bylaws at that stage can sit and wait for the proponents to complete public consultation work for excluding the parcel from the ALR. Knight recommended that once public consultation is complete, “council will then be in a position to consider a resolution pertaining to the ALR exclusion request,” he said.

The Sino Bright school’s construction is expected to bring an increase in construction-related jobs and, once operational, is expected to create 107 permanent positions.

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BC calls for response review CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A provincial review of emergency response legislation is ramping up pressure on local authorities to comment in a timely fashion.

Minister of State for Emergency Preparedness Naomi Yamamoto announced the online public consultation and engagement on updating the province’s current Emergency Program Act (EPA) Monday, January 11, with the release of a discussion paper on proposed updates.

“It is a provincial act and yet it touches on what we do,” said Ryan Thoms, manager of emergency services for the Powell River Regional Emergency Program, which covers City of Powell River, Tla’amin Nation and Powell River Regional District.

EPA, introduced in 1993, is a key piece of legislation for emergency response in the province. It lays out roles and responsibilities for various provincial and local authorities and provides the government with the ability to declare states of emergency and invoke special powers to protect health, safety and property.

“We can see a lot of concerns, but also a lot of good things,” said Thoms. “It’s im-

portant for us to give that feedback.”

The request for comment comes with a February 19 deadline, a short span of time for local governments to consider the implications of some of the changes proposed, Thoms told Powell River Regional District committee of the whole on Thursday, January 21.

“I haven’t had enough time to go through it to give a proper recommendation, but there is certainly a lot of good and a lot of things that need to happen,” said Thoms.

He noted in his presentation to regional district the updating of roles and responsibilities “is something we really need to watch.”

Concerns have already been raised that the province may consider changes that would shift some of the financial burden to the shoulders of local governments. Thoms pointed out a discussion in the Henry Renteria’s 2014 report on BC’s earthquake preparedness identified the province’s policy of 100 per cent reimbursement for emergency-response costs as being a “disincentive” for local government’s to improve hazards mitigation.

“It sounds good in theory, but that might inadvertently lead to some very significant costs at the local government level that couldn’t be passed on to the province,” said Thoms.

Thoms also said proposed changes to the act could lead to significant discussions around civil liberties. A recommendation in the update

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is to allow police to use force to remove individuals from their homes when evacuation orders are delivered.

“Operationally, I see this very challenging, and on the civil liberties side, I see this as questionable,” he said.

There has been a year-long dialogue on the Fire Services Act update, said Thoms.

“The province has a lot of pressure to look like it’s making changes in terms of emergency and earthquake preparedness,” he said. “That is a challenge.”

Premier Christy Clark requested Yamamoto conduct the review and provide a report to cabinet on or before March 31, 2016.

“Best practices in the field of emergency management have evolved significantly over the past two decades, but the act has remained largely unchanged since its introduction and has never been the subject of a full and open review,” stated Yamamoto in a media release.

Thoms has appeared before city council and regional district committees of the whole to ask for elected officials’ thoughts on the legislative review. Thoms, who is chair of a Vancouver Island emergency coordinators committee, has already met with his colleagues to write the province a letter asking for the February 19 deadline to be extended. Thoms will return and present his report on the review to city committee of the whole on Tuesday, February 2, and regional district committee of the whole on Thursday, February 11.

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Secure food For some residents, food security only becomes a problem when a head of cauliflower costs $7, or a bag of rice is almost double the price it was three years ago, but there’s an option so much clearer than buying overpriced food.

Food security is about daily choices around planting, growing, purchasing, cooking and eating. In a community such as Powell River, it’s clear that residents have challenges with food supply and prices, but also a wealth of food resources at their disposal.

Local food security groups are working hard to educate and inform those who are willing to produce, preserve and share their food supplies. And it’s working. Potluck dinners featuring an abundance of made-from-scratch dishes, sometimes using ingredients straight from the garden, other times sourcing local meats and produce, are the norm for those who are socially conscious.

Unlike larger cities, where it is often difficult to find garden plots or organic farms, Powell River has many choices. One only needs to go to the weekly farmers’ markets Not everyone has the time to spend to see how much food growing a garden or preserving, security this canning and fermenting their own community food, but those who do will tell you actually has. that not only will it save a household Not everyone has the money, there’s a freedom, time to spend ownership and power in doing so. growing a garden or preserving, canning and fermenting their own food, but those who do will tell you that not only will it save a household money, there’s a freedom, ownership and power in doing so.

We will always rely on local businesses to provide ingredients and items we cannot produce ourselves, and for that we thank them for dedication to a small market with supply and price challenges. Local grocers, butchers and farms deserve our support and will always get it.

Also, cooperative farms and community gardens, such as ones seen in other self-reliant communities in BC, are perfect for Powell River. This is a community with many food-conscious groups and individuals who are keenly aware of our need for self-reliance.

Initiatives such as Powell River Food Security Project, Abundant Pantry bulk food buying club and Skookum Food Provisioners’ Cooperative show this community cares about growing and producing food locally.

Many residents have already begun planning their gardens for the spring, pruning their fruit trees and dipping into their winter reserves.

Food prices may be high, and the Canadian dollar may be low, but as this community increases its local food production, it also increases its security.

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BC businesses want tax bills cut

By Laura Jones The reaction to this incentive On average, BC small business- ants in medieval times, as far as es will pay 2.6 times the munici- having to pay taxes that amount- municipally and provincially is pal property tax of an equivalent- ed to a lot of nothing in return.” also clear. At the provincial level, ly valued residence.

His property tax bill is now over the threshold for property values To put this in dollar terms, $60,000. “It’s like paying an em- eligible for the provincial homein 2015 an average residential ployee but this one never shows owner grant went up shortly after the assessment notices landed property in Vancouver was worth up to work!” to protect many residents $1,532,937. A resident from what would efwould pay $2,713 in muI have yet to hear of a sound nicipal property taxes fectively feel like a tax public policy rationale on that value, while a increase. small business would pay Meanwhile, the provfor charging businesses ince is guilty of charging $11,260 for a property of more than residents. But businesses more than the same value. A greengrocer has to sell a lot of their fair share on the the political temptation oranges to pay that bill. portion of the property is clear: businesses don’t This unfairness is even tax bill that is under their worse than it seems on control. For example, in vote, residents do. the surface because busiVancouver, businesses nesses use fewer municipal serWhat drives the inequity? I have pay 4.4 times more than resivices than residents. yet to hear of a sound public policy dents in school taxes. In dollar One automotive shop owner rationale for charging businesses terms, a resident pays $2,020 on comically captures how the ineq- more than residents. But the polit- an average value property, while a uity feels: “I know now what it ical temptation is clear: businesses business pays $8,890. must have been like for the peas- don’t vote, residents do.

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LETTERS » Dare we ask why Regarding the “unprecedented” expectation of Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) that the regional government here assume hospital equipment expenses that have heretofore been provincial responsibility [“Hospital decision on hold,” January 20], the question I want to ask is: why?

Not asking why might simply be an implicit wel-

come of or acquiescence just to more “cost-sharing” from the province like the current request. But there’s unlikely to be any satisfying answer.

The only thing that’s new about this request is it’s in an area where our community isn’t as familiar with downloading. The pattern is very familiar elsewhere and, apparently, other regional hospital districts recently have been complying with

similar requests.

Bureaucrats like VCH chief operating officer Mike Nader, author of this request, are compartmentally blinkered. The Hospital District Act, article 20 (1)b, seems to have been liberally stretched, making any answer from him a creation to suit this situation, which is not where the fiscal problem originates.

The dilemma for the ques-

tion of why is that the only satisfactory answer I can see goes all the way back to the shrinking drivers, and operation of western economy, and this is beyond the province’s capacity or capability to manage.

Perhaps it’s beyond anyone’s capacity to manage, until we’re honest about its nature. But I find that view beyond unpopular, to the point where it looks like vir-

tually our whole society is collectively sleepwalking or in denial.

I don’t expect there even exists the capacity in provincial leadership for the integrity or vision to actually answer why and adequately justify what simply appears to communities as downloading every direction we look.

The real question is: where does the buck stop? It must

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BOWDEAN MCNOWSKI Highway 101 I live extremely cheaply, so I don’t even notice.

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ANGIE KUBIAK Courtenay, BC Groceries are way more expensive. A head of lettuce was $5 the other day. And I wish the low dollar would reflect in the gas prices more.

BRENDA ALLAN Coburn Street My sister and I decided to go to Mexico. I just paid for the flight and hotel and holy cow! When you exchange those dollars, it really bites.

be with leaders who can address what’s going on in language that will work for people and community, pointing in a direction of solutions as well as naming the problem, in a way that allows us to move forward constructively. But that may be local and look quite different to what we take for granted.

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JOHN MCDOWELL Joyce Avenue We’re not going south, that’s the big one. For the regular retired person, you’re limited to what happens with the economy.

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8« VIEWPOINT this inequity is something finance minister support the province limiting the amount of Mike de Jong should seriously consider for property taxes businesses can pay relative to his upcoming budget, as it is considered im- residents (e.g. small businesses pay a maxiportant by 77 per cent of BC small business- mum of twice the amount residents pay). es,7according to a survey done by Canadian It’s not all bad news. For businesses, the Wednesday.April 29.2015 | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com Federation of Independent Business last gap between what they should pay and what September. Ninety per cent of businesses they do pay is still way too high, but it has

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THE REVENANT

ments are unfairly taxing small businesses, their favourite restaurants, dress shops, bakeries and dry cleaners have less capacity to keep prices reasonable, create jobs, or even exist at all.

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

Due to the tremendous amount of supporters, the following namesbetween were inadvertently reaches taxing deciits capacity to parallel other distinction a terror- councilmissed:

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dumping of garbage in the they are taking to resolve I understand that City of creek later became this environmental democratic nations, ist act and a peaceful act— sion,” March 11].

January 29gully to that February 4 • Nightly at 7 pm threat Western Dr.that D. might Marentette Inc. A common tax rate (or perPowell River Council recent- the playing fields of the old to Myrtle Creek? such as Sweden, Denmark, one infringe on Rated: 14A • Running time: 157 minutes River ly came under attack from Max Cameron Secondary Jack Dice, Butedale Avenue France, Australia and the US. thePowell law, but not be a realtors threat to centage) based on property office opens 30 Dallos minutes prior to showtime Herb Gawley, Padgett Road supporters of the Box residential seems much more and J.P. schools.

The proposed approach national security.

Thank you to everyone for theirvalues support Theretowill brief intermission flat tax. I am writing ex- be aMyrtle Creek remains a would include safeguards, This is a modest bill that equitable. Those who have WEEK:salmon-bearing BROOKLYN •stream FEBRUARY 5 TOprotects 11 press my supportNEXT for counthe economic means to own and Bill such as judicial River authorizaprotection against Cheer Powell andincreases District Christmas Committee MORE 604.483.9345 • PATRICIATHEATRE.COM cil’sFOR decision toINFO get ridCALL of the tion—this is not found in immodest violence and and maintain more valuable its watershed is the source security tax over seven years [“City for the domestic consumpmany allies’ legislation, other unexpected threats property should, in a civil soI’ve stood with City of which rely on executive au- against Canadian security. ciety, be willing to pay more council reaches taxing deci- tive wells of Paradise Valley residents. This creek has Powell River’s mayor, coun- thorization. Canada’s ap- John Weston based on the value of their sion,” March 11]. holdings. With children goThe flat tax portion of our not yet been destroyed, cil, and the people of Powell proach would require court MP for West Vancouvering hungry in Canada—and property taxes is clearly un- but its water quality has River on countless occa- warrants, which are typi- Sunshine Coast-Sea even in Powell River—it fair and results in a greater been jeopardized by an- sions. Our relationship has cally slower and more cum- to Sky Country seems reasonable to me that tax burden for those less other ill-advised action of typically been informal, bersome than executive apyet another generation of friendly and effective. I am proval, when the proposed Fairness in taxation those who have more, would able to pay. be motivated to pay a little May I remind council that city fathers who approved grateful to receive their activity contravenes charter I think most people would more to ease the burden on the flat tax was allowed by the stockpiling, in the head- thoughts (albeit expressed rights or would otherwise be agree that taxation for the those who are less fortunate. the provincial government in quarters of Myrtle Creek more formally than usual) contrary to Canadian law.

I understand a group of in1989-90 because the practice (at Powell River airport), on Bill C-51 [“Council supGiven that the bill treats common good is essential. d I think most would also dividuals disrupted a recent of assessing property only of 20 years of Willingdon ports resolution,” April 22]. the economy as a matter of an ed 350 words t exce agree that systems of taxaItLeistter important budget consultation meetevery two years resulted in Beach incinerator ash. This national security, some have s shouldtononote ds 0 wor 50 y el at im ox pr tion must be fair.

But what designed to proing to attack City of Powell dramatic jumps in property ash was tested as early as Bill C-51 is ts expressed the concern that ap be ust poin msecurity ewCanadians’ tect so peaceful protest demon- is fair? Is it fair if those who River Council’s reasonable values—and assessed values. 1995 and it was shown to vi It now assesses property ev- have exceedingly toxic lev- that we can enjoy our free- strations against things like have earned less, inherited plan to reduce the flat tax ery year and that problem is els of copper, lead and zinc dom. Yes, it is designed to LNG, pipelines, or logging less or acquired fewer as- over a period of seven years largely solved. The flat tax is a [“Concerns about airport strike against one kind of will be treated as terrorist sets are expected to pay the in order to re-establish fairsolution to a problem that no landfill bubble to the sur- freedom—the freedom of a acts under Bill C-51. The bill exact same amount as those ness in taxation as laid out

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been getting better in many municipalities.

Another ray of hope for business is that there is greater understanding of the problem than 10 years ago. Residents care about small business because they contribute so much to making our communities livable.

Increasingly, people understand if govern-

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City updates traffic bylaw Proposed revisions update parking regulations CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Changes are in store for drivers who do not follow parking regulations and cause damage to or obstruct roads.

A review and rewrite of City of Powell River’s traffic bylaw will bring some of the city’s rules into the 21st century.

First brought in back in 1978, Bylaw 931 was designed to regulate traffic and the use of city streets. The bylaw has seen period revision over time, but the city is proposing to rewrite it to reflect current times.

“It was time for a review,” said Tor Birtig, director of infrastructure for City of

Powell River. Birtig presented a first review of Traffic Bylaw 2412, 2016 to council’s committee of the whole meeting Tuesday, January 19.

Parking fines also have not been updated since 1978.

Though updated fines have not been spelled out in the first reading of the bylaw update, staff said they will be included in the next draft.

Birtig told council the first step in enforcement is through voluntary compliance, and then fines if necessary.

Since installation of bike lanes on city streets, concerns have been raised about cars stopping or blocking them. The new rules will give police and bylaw enforcement officers power to ticket and tow violators.

The new bylaw no longer restricts insured vehicles from parking on the shoulder of roads and improves traffic-related enforcement

through a streamlined ticketing system.

Under the old bylaw, Birtig explained violators are issued a ticket and the process to collect the fine is onerous. For each unpaid ticket issued, staff have to issue a court summons and attend the court hearing.

With the new bylaw, the city is moving toward using a Municipal Ticket Information (MTI) system.

Under MTI, prosecution and collection is streamlined.

People have two weeks after receiving a ticket to file a formal notice of dispute. If a dispute is not filed within the time limit, the violator is deemed guilty.

City chief administrative officer Mac Fraser explained the bylaw will be registered with the court.

“It’s almost a warrant from the court,” said Fraser. “We’ll have to abide to it very carefully, but it truncates the process.”

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Powell River connection reaches Morocco A chance conversation in a Vancouver dining room has led to an international service project for The Rotary Club of Powell River. Rotarian and dentist Ash Varma and his wife Deleigh were out for dinner one evening and met Hamid Aatany, who has been a waiter at Yew Seafood and Bar in Vancouver’s Four Seasons Hotel since arriving in Canada in the late 1970s.

Aatany grew up in Flilou, a remote village of less than 1,000 people, high in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco.

Residents in the area are primarily Berbers or Amazighs, meaning “a free man” as they prefer to be known. The closest city is Midelt, a centre of 45,000.

Aatany set up an organization called Ko-Itto, a variation on his mother’s name, which raises money for education programs. He helped renovate a makeshift school that had no washrooms and his concept of more than just a school grew into a facility capable for health programs and other services.

Two years ago, Aatany convinced Varma and Deleigh to travel with him to Morocco.

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INTERNATIONAL PROJECT: Hamid Aatany [left] and his cousin Mohammed Aatany hosted Rotarian and dentist Ash Varma and his wife Deleigh on their visit to the Aatanys’ home village of Flilou in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Hamid, who lives in Vancouver, has been instrumental in building the school.

and that was so clear,” explained Varma. The couple was impressed with what Hamid was trying to accomplish and when they returned home, Varma made a presentation to the Rotary club.

“This is a very cool project for us as a club,” said Varma.

“Everyone wanted to get involved and we went to work.”

Ocean Trailers donated a shipping container. Doctors Gary Needham and Belinda Chow donated dental equipment. Former Brooks Secondary School principal Kathy Rothwell arranged to have some school desks and blackboards in the shipment.

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ed other items for the facility and then loaded the container, which was shipped free and moved to a Vancouver location by City Transfer.

Kal Mahal of The Rotary Club of Richmond Sunrise has raised funds for the Flilou school and allowed the container to be stored on his property. Hamid gathered sheets and cooking utensils in Vancouver. Soon the 40foot container was completely filled. It was shipped from Vancouver at the end of 2015 and is expected to arrive in Casablanca in February, and then be transported to Flilou.

“The concept is to set up a clinic in part of the school

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building with accommodation overhead,” explained Varma, “so it will be able to not only educate, but also provide much-needed health and dental care to several thousand people in the area.”

By having equipment on site, it will be much easier for visiting doctors and dentists to render treatment, as they would only have to bring over basic supplies, taking what they needed in a suitcase.

“I have spoken to several dental companies as well as University of BC [Faculty of] Dentistry,” added Varma, “and all have offered to assist with this project in terms of making certain supplies and more

equipment available.” Varma plans to go over with a few others and set up the facility once the container is in Flilou and unloaded.

“This is a terrific project, all spawned from one man’s idea of giving back and creating opportunities for others,” said Varma. “Once the facility is up and running, I’d like to see a rotation by UBC dental students who would spend a week working at the clinic and a week on a cultural tour of Morocco.”

Plans call for another container to be sent over in the future. Other containers filled by the Powell River club have been sent to Nepal and the Philippines, and more than a dozen shelter boxes to disaster areas.

Another international project took place in Guatemala when club members travelled to a remote area and built 13 houses for indigenous people living in the jungle. Rotarians showed them how to construct more and left tools for them to accomplish that.

“Our club goal is to complete one international project every year,” said Frieda Hamoline, whose directorship includes international commitments.

“Dr. Varma identified a need for the small village in Morocco and we were able to help out. I want to say thank you to him for his hard work

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• Rotarians meet weekly for fellowship and interesting and informative programs dealing with topics of local and global importance. Membership reflects a wide cross-section of representation.

Powell River’s clubs meet on Tuesdays at 7:30 am at Town Centre Hotel Banquet Rooms and Wednesday evenings at 6:30 pm at Carlson Community Club.

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on this project. Also to local businesses and individuals who contributed items to send.”

Rotary clubs have a long and diverse history of assisting countries in need, according to evening club president Carol Brown. “No bells, no whistles, just a group of men and women working to change lives in a far away country,” she said. “The privilege of being part of an organization with the ability and desire to effect change in the world is a humbling experience.”

In addition to international projects, Rotarians assist with community service projects in Powell River.

Most recently, the evening club built a number of raised garden beds for Life Cycling Housing Society.

Residents and visitors make use of other Rotary projects: the viewpoint on Marine Avenue and the waterpark, pavilion and campsite at Willingdon Beach.

In the regional areas, Rotarians had a major role in building two cabins along the Sunshine Coast Trail. The club also organizes the annual Powell River Festival of Performing Arts.

“Our motto for this Rotary year is ‘be a gift to the world,’ and I’m proud to say both clubs have upheld this goal,” said Brown.

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SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS Heart starters School District 47 has received a grant to purchase four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) through Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon.

The portable devices check heart rhythm and are used to treat adults and children who have suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

“Seconds matter when someone goes into cardiac arrest,” said Brooks Secondary School safety officer Chris Young, who is coordinating the purchase of the additional four devices. “The faster you get someone’s heart beating, the more likely it is they will recover.”

According to Young, the four defibrillators, expected to arrive in the spring, will be placed at Brooks Secondary School, Henderson Element a r y S c h o o l , We s t v i e w Elementary School and Kelly Creek Community School. Before being installed, Young said volunteers must receive training from BC Public Access to Defibrillation Program.

“I am hoping each school’s administrator will get in touch with parent advisory councils and user groups,” said Young. “We want people who are volunteering in schools and are going to be in schools to know this training will be available.”

Young said the school board is actively pursuing the option of purchasing four additional AEDs so each school in the district will have access to one of the devices.

logging at Henderson, that it isn’t an area that will be logged or touched.”

Yule went on to say IT promised to work with the school board to create a safe plan prior to logging land adjacent to Brooks.

“They said they would work with us,” said Yule, “and would try to work around school hours, and would look at times like spring break or summer break.”

Logging feedback

Following approval of a request by Henderson Elementary School teacher Corey Gordon to take grade six and seven students tubing at Mount Washington, the board agreed to revisit its policy on the Brooks Secondary School ski program.

Superintendent of schools Jay Yule said with the proper forms signed, and when teachers have had proper training, they have been able to make similar trips in the past.

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Powell River Board of Education received feedback from a letter sent to Island Timberlands (IT) in late November regarding the board’s concerns about potential logging activity near School District 47 property at Henderson Elementary School and Brooks Secondary School.

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SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS School District 47 has received a grant to purchase four automated external defibrillators (AEDs) through Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon.

The portable devices check heart rhythm and are used to treat adults and children who have suffered sudden cardiac arrest.

“Seconds matter when someone goes into cardiac arrest,” said Brooks Secondary School safety officer Chris Young, who is coordinating the purchase of the additional four devices. “The faster you get someone’s heart beating, the more likely it is they will recover.”

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logging at Henderson, that it isn’t an area that will be logged or touched.”

Yule went on to say IT promised to work with the school board to create a safe plan prior to logging land adjacent to Brooks.

“They said they would work with us,” said Yule, “and would try to work around school hours, and would look at times like spring break or summer break.”

Logging feedback

Following approval of a request by Henderson Elementary School teacher Corey Gordon to take grade six and seven students tubing at Mount Washington, the board agreed to revisit its policy on the Brooks Secondary School ski program.

Superintendent of schools Jay Yule said with the proper forms signed, and when teachers have had proper training, they have been able to make similar trips in the past.

Fore more school board briefs, readers can go to prpeak.com.

Powell River Board of Education received feedback from a letter sent to Island Timberlands (IT) in late November regarding the board’s concerns about potential logging activity near School District 47 property at Henderson Elementary School and Brooks Secondary School.

“We received feedback and we met with them,” said superintendent of schools Jay Yule. “We are happy to report the concerns brought forward to us from citizens who were concerned about

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Petunia charms chaos on stage Returning touring band’s theatrical performance to elicit dancing MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

POISON POSSE: Vancouver honky tonk rockabilly group Petunia and the Vipers will be joined on stage by local duo Calliope and the Monday Man this Friday, January 29, at Red Lion Pub. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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With action and adventure in mind, Vancouver-based western swing band Petunia and the Vipers are coming to Powell River.

Including sounds ranging from country to charmingly chaotic, kazoo playing and yodelling guitarist Petunia, whose real name is unknown, said if his live show has any purposeful aim, it is to take listeners on a musical journey that pushes through the barrier of what is expected.

“We springboard from traditional roots into uncharted waters sometimes,” said Petunia. “I try to make the show as fun as possible.”

The performance at Red Lion Pub also features drummer Paul Townsend, upright bassist Patrick Metzger and lap steel guitarist Jimmy Roy. Petunia said whatever happens, the show promises to be fun.

“There is no formal recipe,”

said Petunia. “Sometimes we make up songs as we go, but if people come they are going to have fun, be inspired and likely feel like dancing.”

Petunia, who started as a street musician in Toronto, said he has travelled the world, including the United States, South America, Europe and Middle East, to learn about cultures and play music.

“You see things in new perspectives, through new eyes when you are immersed in different cultures,” he said.

“It never goes as expected.”

Although Petunia and the Vipers recently released a new album entitled Inside of You, Petunia said he is not sure what they will be playing the night of the show.

“There will be a healthy mix of music,” said Petunia.

“I know hundreds of songs and the band knows hundreds of songs.”

An experienced musician who has had multiple tours across Canada and the United Kingdom, Petunia said each time out with the band opens up a world of possibilities and opportunities for excitement and risk.

“Sometimes the van blows a tire and you end up playing a house instead of the intended venue and the show is more of a success than

ever,” said Petunia. “And sometimes you are hitchhiking, it’s pouring rain and you sleep in a ditch. It is all part of the same experience.”

The musical evening also features an opening performance by Powell River group Calliope and the Monday Man. Named for the steampowered calliope, a vintage musical instrument associated with circuses and carousels, the two-person act composed of Sonia Zagwyn and Cameron Twyford finds its inspiration in tales of 1920s and 1930s circus performers.

“We have one song called ‘Got to Wear a Boa Boa,’” said Zagwyn, “about a snake charmer who doesn’t need anything to pick up men but a snake.”

With instruments ranging from an Indian banjo to a nameless, stretched animal skin instrument found by the side of the road in Vancouver, sounds from the local duo will provide an eclectic counterpoint to Petunia and the Vipers.

“Imagine an avant-country nightclub scene from a David Lynch movie,” said Zagwyn.

The show takes place Friday, January 29, at Red Lion Pub in Wildwood.

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Birdwatchers scan skies for crows Population of once-prevalent bird in decline MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

While a murder is technically just a colourful collective noun for a large group of crows, a possible decline in the local crow population has some local birdwatchers wondering where the birds have gone.

Some bird enthusiasts in the Powell River area have noticed a decline in the number of northwestern crows over the last several years, although the species is listed on Environment Canada’s website as being on the increase.

“I counted around 700 crows 15 years ago,” said Clyde Burton, an avid birdwatcher and former operator of Cranberry Lake Wildlife Sanctuary, “and now their numbers are way down.”

Burton speculates that ravens eating crow eggs are possibly to

blame, but the decline in crow population in recent years could also be due to larger numbers in the past.

“In the ’70s, when logging increased, there was a greater number of spots for crows to nest in and their population increased,” he said. “I would say they are probably approaching normal numbers now.”

A participant in many local bird counts over the years, including National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, which has run in Powell River since 1999, Burton said there could be many reasons for declining crow numbers.

Northwestern crow figures for Powell River’s Christmas count showed a decline, with almost 300 crows counted in 2011 as opposed to 180 crows in 2015.

Count organizer Heather Harbord said inclement weather during this year’s count on Saturday, December 19, could be to blame for the low numbers.

“We did notice it was a low count year in general,” said Harbord,

“because the second half of the day turned out to be very stormy, so all the birds fled.”

Local bird rescue specialist Merrilee Prior said she agrees that crow numbers are dwindling and that a disease called avian pox is to blame.

“It’s a disease that just wipes out crows and ravens,” said Prior. ”People don’t have to worry about it, but it just decimated the crows.”

Prior said she first noticed birds dying of the disease four years ago and that crow populations at Willingdon Beach, Wildwood and Cranberry have declined significantly.

Although there is little research on the disease, which is similar to small pox, Prior said she has put a lot of work into understanding the pathology of the avian pox so she can help sick birds.

“A sick crow will just sit on the ground all fluffed up and weak,” she said. “I have managed to save a few by bringing them in and feeding them to boost their immune system.”

CROW NO: While ravens, gulls and eagles are regular customers at Gibsons Beach, bird enthusiast Clyde Burton said northwestern crows have been noticeably absent over the last few years. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

Riders trot path to revitalization New club executive hopes to attract more trail riders MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

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Although expenses associated with horse ownership has meant ridership in the Powell River area has declined since its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s, new leaders at the club are hoping to draw attention to the assets riding brings to the community.

“Our big plan is to promote grassroots ways people can

be involved,” said new events manager Sarah Skogland. “We want people to know there are horses in the area and there are competent and friendly people who want to share their knowledge about them.”

In addition to organizing trail rides for its members, the club also operates a training arena beside its clubhouse at Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds, with space for dressage, a highly skilled form often described as dancing on horseback.

“We have insured coaches who are working to develop future riders,” said Skogland.

“We have a great community up here and we really want to promote that this is an activity available in Powell River.”

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“To meet the needs of the trail riders is a challenge,” she said. “We provide a safe, well-maintained environment where people can come and ride.”

Dickson, who has competed with her 17-year-old mustang gelding in several events, from dressage to buggy riding, said she really enjoys getting out on the trails with the club and would like to see more youth getting out as well.

“It’s nice to be out in natural surroundings with your horse,” said Dickson. “But we have seen a dramatic decline in junior members.”

She said the club is looking into making horses available for new members so nonhorse owners can participate.

In addition to organizing horse shows this year, Skogland said the club is also planning an upcoming memorial ride for Maureen Valentine, a Powell River rider who competed in competitions during the ’70s and recently passed away.

“The ride will be in honour of someone who contributed immensely to the club,” said Skogland. “After a one-hour trail ride there will be snacks and drinks at the clubhouse.”

The Maureen Valentine Memorial ride is scheduled to start at 11 am, Sunday, February 21, beginning at Paradise Valley Exhibition Grounds.

For more information about Powell River Trail Riders Club, go to powellrivertrailriders. com.

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Lund boat a piece of history Anyone who knows boats will tell you that you don’t buy a wooden boat, you marry one. Like any good relationship, it takes patience and attention, and you have to love the process of doing it, not just the end result.

When it’s done right, you can see the love gone into it from a mile away. Take a walk on the Lund docks and spot the Lady Miriam and you’ll see what I mean.

“I fell in love with that boat when I first moved to Lund,” said Steve Suche, who bought it in 1999 and spent the next five years tearing down and rebuilding it.

“I like working on her almost more than I like taking her out,” said Suche. And it shows.

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ily of Annieville Slough on the Fraser River and named after builder Oli Verstad’s wife, Miriam. A well-known Norwegian shipbuilding family, the Verstads built over 100 boats in the traditional way, completely without plans.

Lady Miriam was built as a gillnetter and came to Lund in the care of second owner and commercial fisher Charlie Francis of Tla’amin Nation. At 35’ with a 10’ beam, the Norwegian heritage shows in the upswept bow of its oak keel beam and

the graceful rounded lines of its stern.

Suche jumped at the chance to buy the retired fishing boat and rebuild it, enlisting the help of Bill McKee at Sevilla Island Boatworks.

“Bill taught me everything I know,” said Suche. “I couldn’t have done it without him.”

Starting with tearing out all the rotted planks from 50 years of hauling fish, Suche and McKee eventually replaced 60 of the boat’s oak ribs and re-planked it in local cedar salvaged from an old logging bridge, which they steamed and bent in a specially built steam box at Suche’s shop.

The original wheelhouse had to be removed for the rebuild and was rebuilt to new, slightly bigger dimensions with period details by Suche.

“I mocked it up first with sticks and cardboard,” he said. “It took me three tries to get it right.”

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CLASSY LADY: Steve Suche purchased the Lady Miriam and rebuilt the nearly 60-year-old former commercial fishing vessel over a period of five years. The restored wooden boat is docked at Lund Harbour. ERIN INNES PHOTO

wheelhouse came from another salvaged log, found by following the wood’s aromatic scent detected on the beach by Suche and his wife, JoAnne.

Finished, repainted and with a full rebuild by Marvin Sorenson on its six-cylinder diesel engine, originally out of an old combine harvester,

the renewed Lady Miriam launched from the Lund Harbour in 2004.

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“I’ve tried to sell her a few times,” said Suche, “but I always chicken out.”

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Kings open home stand with wins ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

Home sweet home. That was the mantra heading into the first weekend of a nine-game home stand at Hap Parker Arena, which gives the Kings an opportunity to rest, recharge and make a run at first place in BC Hockey League Island Division standings.

On Friday night, Powell River entertained Alberni Valley Bulldogs. Two weeks prior, via a lopsided 6-1 score, Bulldogs earned their first win against the Kings in five attempts this season.

Kings took advantage of a furious pace to the game with several early chances and shots on goal, but were unable to beat the Bulldogs goaltender until Austin Kamer converted a pass from Gavin Rauser 7:03 into the first period.

Kings continued to mount attacks but were victims of their own success, either due to the Bulldogs netminder, or by over handling the puck. Kings outshot Alberni Valley 15-6 in the first period.

The same trend continued in the second period and throughout early stages of the third. Kings eventually found the insurance goal through a Kyle Betts shorthanded rush for a 2-0

lead. After Alberni Valley scored on the same power play to cut the lead to one, Nick Halagian added an empty-net goal with 1:13 remaining to seal the victory.

Stefan Wornig stopped 31 shots for his sixth win of the season and fourth against the Bulldogs.

“Full credit to their goalie; he played really well,” said Rauser about the Kings getting 40 shots on goal. “You could feel it coming all night, we put a lot on net tonight and great job by Betts, using his jets and finally getting that insurance.”

The mismatch in goals to shots Friday night did not concern Kings staff following the game.

“We need to be more ready for rebounds on the power play, but I thought we had some looks, put a lot of shots at the net, but just didn’t bury them,” said head coach Kent Lewis. “I liked that the game was contested, I liked our jump and it was a good 60 minutes.”

Sunday afternoon’s game versus Surrey Eagles had a similar start, with Kings taking the advantage in shots and scoring chances, but ending up down a goal after the first period.

A five-goal second period, led by a pair from Rauser, helped the Kings take a 5-2 advantage after 40 minutes.

Betts scored the eventual winner goal

on a power play while Jonny Evans and Carter Turnbull added one each.

Kings cruised in the third period on the way to a 7-2 win. Evans added his second and Chris Protopoulos scored with less than a minute remaining.

Wornig, starting his sixth consecutive game in the absence of the injured goaltender Jeff Smith, stopped 19 shots for his third straight win, improving his record to seven wins and nine losses.

“Even with the lead it wasn’t until the final buzzer when we really felt comfortable,” said Kings defenceman Adam Brubacher. “After the second period, we knew it’d be tough and we had to score a couple more goals to give us a bit of cushion.”

Powell River outshot Surrey 46-21, piling on pressure after a 10-6 advantage after the first period.

“We’d come down main street and look to make a pass or a move instead of just putting it on goal. Once we figured that out, we scored some nice goals and generated better scoring chances,” said Kings assistant Brock Sawyer.

The pair of wins improves Powell River’s record to 26-18-0-2.

Kings host Coquitlam on Friday, January 29, and West Kelowna on Saturday, January 30, both at 7:15 pm.

FULL STOP: Powell River Kings forward Gavin Rauser stops an Alberni Valley Bulldogs player in his tracks during second period action Saturday night. Kings earned all four points on the weekend, defeating Bulldogs 2-1 and Surrey Eagles 7-2.

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Villa earns comeback tie CARRIE SWIGGUM Peak Sports

A stunning three-goal comeback in the last 30 minutes of play gave Powell River Villa a road point and a draw in Nanaimo over the weekend, ending the dramatic match at 3-3.

The first few minutes of the play revealed a strong matchup against Nanaimo United.

Villa controlled play and created a few chances on goal.

Villa called up three players, Jake Kenmuir, Brody Harry and Nico Cristante, from Mid Isle Mariners FC U21, to help fill the roster Saturday evening. However, a red card at the 15-minute mark against Cristante set the tone for the rest of the match as Villa had to play a man short.

A Nanaimo for ward tripped after pulling out of an arm tussle, resulting in the foul on Cristante.

Villa head coach Chris McDonough called the play an unfortunate mistake. “I think the ref kind of missed that one,” he said.

Down a player, Villa’s defence was pressed and

within 10 minutes Nanaimo tapped in the first goal.

“There was a little bit of breakdown on our end. We kept pushing it though.

We didn’t play much worse being down a man; still creating chances,” said McDonough.

At the end of the first half, Matt Liknes blocked a shot with his head, which left the Villa goalkeeper dazed, forcing him to sit out the rest of the match. To add insult to injury, Nanaimo scored on the ensuing rebound, putting the home team up 2-0.

With Liknes sidelined, defender David Bertrand took over in goal. Villa regrouped and came out strong in the second half, but a third Nanaimo goal at the 65-minute mark left the club scrambling to hang on.

Villa captain and most valuable player Kye Taylor took charge and led the club, bringing the match to centre-mid-field and putting Villa in control.

Taylor admitted being down three goals can be a tough task when down two players.

“We managed to keep

working and keep battling; there was nothing to lose at that point. Once the ball gets rolling, it’s hard for the other team to turn it back around,” said Taylor.

An outside pass crossed from Harry to Kenmuir with 20 minutes remaining gave Villa its first goal and was a turning point for the club.

After a couple of close shots on net, striker Robert Devlin converted a shot to reduce the deficit to one goal. With five minutes left, a scramble among several fallen players led to one red card for Nanaimo, which put the clubs back on even terms.

In a last ditch effort, Dean Thorsell scored the tying goal during the last few moments of play.

“That was probably the biggest comeback I’ve been a part of as coach,” said McDonough. “It was quite exciting and a well-deserved road point for us.”

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Facilities 2016-2021

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned or leased for future facilities.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

acetic acid – Ecoclear, Munger’s Hort Vinegar or equivalent, aminocyclopyrachlor and chlorsulfuron – Truvist or equivalent aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent

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aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent Chlorsulfuron – Telar or equivalent Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent clopyralid – Lontrel, Transline or equivalent or equivalent dicamba – Vanquish, Banvel or equivalent dichlorprop-P and 2,4-D – Estaprop XT or equivalent diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive or equivalent

○ diuron – Karmex, Diurex 80 WDG or equivalent ○ flumioxazin – Payload or equivalent ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent indaziflam – Esplanade or equivalent metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent picloram – Tordon 22k, Tordon 101 or equivalent picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent

○ Trifluralin – BioBarriere, Treflan or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with a herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: soil applied techniques (backpack sprayer, powerhose or fixed boom sprayer), cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar, mechanized foliar (fixed nozzle, boom directed nozzle, wick sprayer), and injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforfacilities.

Alternatively, it is available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

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Regals split Mitch Ball scored twice to lead Powell River Regals in a 6-5 victory over Whitehorse Huskies in senior hockey action Saturday, January 22, in the Yukon capital, following a loss the previous evening.

Regals twice held threegoal leads and managed to hang on for the win after penalty trouble led to two five-on-three power play goals for the Huskies, one with three seconds remaining in the second period and another late in the third.

“They came with huge pressure that last five minutes of the game,” said Regals veteran Andy Welsh.

“They threw everything at us but we were able to keep the puck out and hang on for the win.”

After falling behind 1-0, Regals scored four times in the first period, including the pair from Ball and singles from Welsh and Chad Euverman. Huskies responded with a second goal before the period ended, cutting the lead to 4-2.

Each team scored twice in the second, with Andrew Derton and Colin Hemingway finding the back of the net for the Regals, bookended by Huskies tallies.

On Friday, January 21, Ball, Welsh and Rich Kellington scored for the Regals in a 5-3 loss.

“We were a little jet-lagged for the first game, a little flat and tired,” said Welsh.

The teams traded third period goals before Huskies added an insurance marker on a late power play.

Next action for Regals is a playoff series versus North Island Capitals. Games one and two in a best-of-three Coy Cup qualification series are set for Hap Parker Arena on Saturday, February 20, at 8 pm and Sunday, February 21, at 1 pm.

“They have some good players and are starting to gel more as a team,” said Welsh. “But we’re confident with the guys we have and happy with how we’ve played this year.”

Regals have a four wins in five games against the Capitals this season.

If necessary, game three will be held in Port Hardy on Sunday, March 6. The winner advances to Coy Cup 2016 in Terrace, BC.

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Unless you’re a breeder, it would be irresponsible to forgo this procedure that is so beneficial to the health of your pet.

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December 20, 1927 - January 19, 2016

Jean passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 19. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years Ronald Johnson, sister Bev Laffin from Cookstown, ON, and 2 grandchildren.

Left to mourn Jean are her brother Jack (Carol), sisters-in-law Audrey and Marion, 5 children: Diana Anderson of Powell River, Larry (Lil) Johnson of Lethbridge, AB, Pat Cunningham of Airdrie, AB, Sue (Bob) Warman of Kamloops and Warren Johnson of Powell River, 7 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A service will take place at Stubberfield Funeral Home on Saturday, January 30, at 2 pm. No flowers please. A donation to a charity of choice would be appreciated.

Florence Lillian Willes May 14, 1927 - January 3, 2016

Flo passed away suddenly after a brief illness.

In her later years she was happy spending time with friends, her cats and knitting.

Flo was born in Vancouver and worked at Safeway before moving to Texada at the age of 28. She started a clothing store called The Fashion Room and for many years supplied Texada women with the latest fashions. Flo then worked as a home support aid until her retirement.

Flo was a faithful member of the United Church and a dedicated volunteer for many community causes. She served as secretary-treasure of the Van Anda TV Association for 40 years. Flo was a kind and generous person and will forever have a special place in our hearts.

The family would like to thank Dr. Black and nurses at Texada Island Health Centre and Intensive Care Unit doctors and nurses at Powell River General Hospital. A celebration of life will be held at Texada Island United Church Saturday, February 13 at 1 pm.

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Eight week program facilitated by a Registered Clinical Counsellor Monday, Tuesday evenings 7 - 9 pm February 15 to April 12 Participants will learn a variety of effective skills and strategies that help to manage and reduce depression and anxiety symptoms

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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

1215 General Employment CARE AIDE needed for young man, 12-15 hours/week, morning shift, email resume to cranberrylake2005@yahoo.ca

Cook postition available Notice: Water Main Flushing

The Operational Services Department advises residents that city crews will be flushing water mains throughout the city for approximately three weeks beginning January 20, 2016, to remove sediment that gradually deposits in the pipes.

Temporary discoloration of water and/or water pressure fluctuation may occur during flushing. This discoloration does not pose a health hazard.

If you experience discolored water, you can clear your water lines by simply turning on the cold water tap in your laundry tub, or an outside tap, until the water is running clear. The city recommends that you refrain from doing laundry if you notice the flushing crews flowing hydrants in your immediate area during this period.

Upon request, the city will provide advance warning of flushing in your vicinity for establishments or people with special requirements for water clarity. Contact the waterworks supervisor at 604. 485.8642.

City of Powell River will take all precautions to protect the environment and maintain water quality during water main flushing; however, the city cannot accept any responsibility for damage caused by low water pressure or the use of discolored water. Therefore, the city advises consumers to be on the alert for reduced water pressure and/or temporary discoloration of water.

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1230 Work Wanted

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

4025 Health Services

ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, spring c l e a n u p, m o s s re m ova l .

604.344.2171.

CLAY GLOSLEE Construction.

Concrete foundation and retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop, contracts and hourly.

604.483.6153.

E XCAVATO R O P E R ATO R , 10yrs experience, looking for work in Powell River or Vancouver Island, available immediately. 1.778.533.6736.

SUPPORT WORKER, qualified male, experienced, elderly, disabled assistance, powellriver777@gmail.com or 604.413.1888.

19 6 2 C H A M P I O N m i d s i ze grader, motor 453 GM diesel, runs, needs some TLC, serial #62.581.26 $3,500. 604.483.3243.

AIR-DRIED LUMBER, lodgepole, white pine, custom milling available. 604.486.0010.

COAST BERRY Company, frozen local berries, 15 pounds raspberries, 30 pounds blueberries, can arrange delivery.

604.487.9788 or info@coastberrycompany.com OIL FURNACE and tank $300.

Call 604.413.2099.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guara n te e. 1. 8 6 6 . 8 7 3 . 3 8 4 6 o r www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawm i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT SLED QUAD trailer, 2009, 26’, V-nose, ramps, new tires, 237,500 axels $6,500. Gord 604.223.7119.

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REALLY BIG SALE-YEAR END CLEAR OUT! 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One end wall i n c l u d e d . P i o n e e r Steel 1. 8 0 0 . 6 6 8 . 5 4 2 2 w w w. p i o neersteel.ca WOODSTOVE, PACIFIC Energy summit, great condition.

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CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian G o v e r n m e n t . To l l - f r e e 1. 8 8 8 . 5 11. 2 2 5 0 o r w w w. c a n a d a b e n e fi t . c a / f re e a s s e s s ment.

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1405 Education ELECTRONICS CLASS Kelly Creek.

Learn electronics by wiring, testing and identifying circuits and parts.

All tools and equipment provided.

Whether new to this or revisiting classes taken years ago, this friendly group will provide capacitors, resistors, diodes, transistors, transformers, and more. Lots of equipment, so everyone gets experience.

Steve Dow, instructor. Red Seal Radio Technician and Electrician for 50 years. ve7tech@shaw.ca 604.487.4295

1410 Music/Theatre/Dance PLAY UKULELE! LESSONS $80/mth incl. 4 lessons.

Uke 101 Basics - Learn chords, strumming & songs.

Uke 102 Continuing Ukulele.

Ukulele Club $20/mth. Mondays 6:30pm-7:30pm. Everyone welcome (must know the basics).

Contact Juhli at 604.414.5076 juhlianna@gmail.com

CARPET UNDERLAY, good q u a l i t y, 3 - p i e c e s , 9 x 11.

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1230 Work Wanted

2145 Wanted

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OSCILLOSCOPE, CONTACT Steve Dow, 604.487.4295 or email ve7tech@shaw.ca USED LUMBER in good shape, for garden, reasonably priced. 604.485.7747.

Do you have standing timber?

Log prices are at a premium • select harvesting • land clearing • site prep • road building • custom milling Call Ron Fuller 604.414.8252 or Doug Fuller 604.483.6582

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SAVE 15% With Our Winter Sale for a Limited Time. CALL TOLL-FREE: 1.800.363.7566 or visit www.adventurecanada.com (TICO#04001400)

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Fu l l D e t a i l s CA L L N O W. 1. 8 6 6 . 6 6 8 . 6 6 2 9 W e b s i t e WWW.TCVEND.COM HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Ar thritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

5020 Business Services HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1.877.793.3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

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1-BDRM SPACIOUS apartments, some with ocean view, seniors welcome, N/S, one cat okay $640 - $700/mth includes hot water, high-speed internet and full cable. 604.483.4499. www.mapleviewestates.com 1- or 3-BDRMS with ocean view, heat and hot water included. Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices In the Matter of Part 3.1 (Administrative Forfeiture) of the Civil Forfeiture Act [SBC 2005, C. 29] - the CFA NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT: On December 20, 2015, at the 3600 block of Joyce Avenue, Powell River, B.C. , Peace Officer(s) of the Powell River RCMP seized, at the time indicated, the subject property, described as: $1,100 CAD, on or about 21:50 Hours.

The subject property was seized because there was evidence that the subject property had been obtained by the commission of an offence (or offences) under section 354(1) (Possession of property obtained by crime) of the Criminal Code of Canada.

Notice is hereby given that the subject property, CFO file Number: 2016-3365, is subject to forfeiture under Part 3.1 of the CFA and will be forfeited to the Government for disposal by the Director of Civil Forfeiture unless a notice of dispute is filed with the Director within the time period set out in this notice.

A notice of dispute may be filed by a person who claims to have an interest in all or part of the subject property. The notice of dispute must be filed within 60 days of the date upon which this notice is first published.

You may obtain the form of a notice of dispute, which must meet the requirements of Section 14.07 of the CFA, from the Director’s website, accessible online at www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/civilforfeiture. The notice must be in writing, signed in the presence of a lawyer or notary public, and mailed to the Civil Forfeiture Office, PO Box 9234 Station Provincial Government, Victoria, B.C. V8W 9J1.

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604.483.3104.

2001 KAWASAKI 650 XLR, enduro, runs great, 30,000 kms $2,150 OBO. 604.414.8428.

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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 2-BDRM, CRANBERRY, N/S, N / P, r e f e r e n c e s r e q u i r e d $550/mth. 604.485.7444.

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.

3-BDRM, REMODELED house on Claridge Road, Paradise Valley, fridge, stove, dishwasher, laundry, large yard, small pet permitted, available immediately , references and security deposit required $1,100/mth.

604.485.2435.

5-BDRM, 2-BATH Single Family Home for rent. Beautiful 5 bedroom home w/view on 1.8 acres. Hardwood floors, skylights, vaulted ceilings, woodland gardens, huge deck with built-in benches and finished garage/workshop. References required. $1550/mth + utilities. sandhyakayak@gmail.com

2-BDRM, WESTVIEW Ideal for single or couple! Level entry w/ open design (’09 reno). Great ocean views! $850/mth incl. heat, hydro, & own laundry, deck & yard. N/S N/P. lisandtomgwin@telus.net F U R N I S H E D B AC H E LO R , Oceanside Resort, available immediately $625/mth includes utilities and internet, references and security deposit required.

604.485.2435.

6975 Wanted to Rent S I N G L E , S E R I O U S wo m e n , excellent references, best tenant, 2-bdrm, Westview, Townsite, non-smoker, March 1.

604.483.7943 or 604.414.8634.

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TREES PRUNED AND HEDGES TRIMMED 485.HELP (4357) WCB and fully insured 9115 Auto Miscellaneous

WESTVIEW Ideal for selective single or couple! Modern, open design, main level of bungalow with lovely ocean views. 6 appl., covered deck, FULLY FURNISHED & prof. decorated. $1250/mth incl. util. Must have excellent refs. N/P, N/S. lisandtomgwin@telus.net

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927

9145 Cars 2000 FORD Crown Vic, excellent condition, 4-dr sedan, white, low mileage, 68,467 kms/410,802 miles $6,000.

604.485.2594.

2003 VOLKSWAGEN Golf, 5-spd, hatch-back, gas, red colour, 60/40 split seats, new battery, water pump, timing belt, wipers, good tires, no rust, good condition, 213,000 kms $3,900. 604.485.5392.

2006 CHEVROLET HHR, 4-dr, sunroof, excellent condition, 125,000 kms $4,600.

1.778.388.4601.

2007 TOYOTA Camry XLE fullly loaded, moon roof, navigation system, 81,000 miles $13,000. 604.414.8595.

2010 NISSAN Versa, 6-spd manual, fully loaded, tow package available $9,000 OBO; 2003 Windstar, fully loaded $3,800. 604.485.7480.

9185 Boats 14’ NADON aluminum skiff, 20 horse, steering, controls, new trailer $1,900. 604.414.5913.

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 $90,000. 604.483.2171.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2001 24’ Adventurer 5th wheel, exceptional condition, sleeps 6, rear kitchen, bathtub/shower Reduced $9,500. 604.486.0463.

2009 24’ Cougar trailer, 1/2 ton series, loaded, new batteries, radial tires $16,500. 604.483.2068.

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.

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6915 Mobiles/Pads 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. 604.485.2435.

6030 Houses for Sale

$237,500

#17-4020 Saturna Avenue Clean and bright two-bedroom, two bath rancher in popular Parklane Estates. Open concept and perfect for downsizing. Quiet cul-de-sac backing on to green space. New paint, floors and stainless steel appliances. Immediate possession.

For more information 604.483.2028

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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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS TILL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT JANUARY 27 - FEBRUARY 2

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4 10% Half and $ 68 2 Half Cream $ 98

PURDY’S PREMIUM

Leaf Lettuce Red or Green

Bulk Carrots

Ice Cream 473 ml

ISLAND FARMS

If it doesn’t say Island Farms . . . it isn’t.

98

¢

WHOLESOME FOOD

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

SEASONED

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Mushrooms

¢ $

98

/lb 1.72/kg

Avocadoes

Buck Brand Oranges

1

$ 98

Russet Potatoes /lb

4.37/kg

68

Turkey Breast

1

3

¢ Red Grapefruit$

/lb 1.50/kg

48

FRESH

FRESH

3

3

$ 98

each

3

3

660 g

98

4

OSoleMio $ Frozen Pasta Assorted 640g-1kg

AUNT JEMIMA

/lb 7.23/kg

New York Striploin Grilling Steak

Pumpkin Cream Rolls $

Rhubarb Strawberry Pie

4

$ 98

680 g

GROCERY

28

Bone-in Chicken Breast

1

530 g

Assorted, Pkg of 6

100 g

$ 98

Raisin Bread

P E R S O N A L S E RV I C E

Pork Loin Chops $

2

100 g

F R E S H D A I LY

Strudels

100 g

$ 48 48 Hungarian Salami

Bavarian $ Meat Loaf

100 g

FOR

TEXAS

1

FREYBE

$ 68

$

/lb 6.57/kg

BULK

1

$ 48

Honey Ham

each

78 2 2 3

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

1L

11 48 3 98

$

Lean $ 98 Extra Cubed

/lb 26.41/kg

Mdix cake Pan orte Ass , ups Or Syr

98

ENGLISH BAY FROZEN

atter Cooki1.3e6B kg

LECLERC CELEBRATION

Cookies Assorted, 240 g

2 5 25 905 g-750 ml

$ 98 $ 98

$

FOR

4 2 $ E L 2 7 A S E C N A CLEAR 0% ON ACCESSORIES /lb 8.77/kg

Pork

$

/lb 7.67/kg

MR NOODLE

Instant Soup 85 g

4$1 FOR

SUNRYPE

Juice

Apple, Orange or Wildberry, 3.78L

$ 98

QUAKER INSTANT

Oatmeal

$ 98

Assorted, 228-430 g

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SOFAS, MATTRESSES, APPLIANCES, CHAIRS AND MORE LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS AT MITCHELL BROTHERS 604.483.4949 • 5687 MANSON AVENUE