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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the App Store DEMOLITION DECISION: City of Powell River councillor Rob Southcott has persuaded his fellow council members to move forward with removing the former Inn or at iTunes Westview building.

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Council acts to demolish former inn City of Powell River begins research process for tearing down derelict building DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River is taking control of demolishing the former Inn at Westview.

At its committee of the whole meeting on March 13, city councillor Rob Southcott recommended council act on the remediation order it passed in April 2017 and “arrange and

carry through with the safe demolition and disposal of the Inn at Westview.”

City staff has been directed to begin research, including requests for quotes to demolish a derelict structure that has dogged the city for years as it has gone back and forth with building owner Seaboard Hotels.

“Let’s get on with it; it’s time,” said councillor Karen Skadsheim at the meeting.

City chief administrative officer Mac Fraser told councillors it is incumbent on the city to notify Seaboard’s agent, Jack Barr, and legally advise him the city is taking control due to the lack of action.

“It’s a matter of notifying Mr. Barr that we consider him to be in breach of that order and we will proceed $479,000

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The city is currently working with its lawyers on the process and will be advising Barr shortly, according to Fraser.

Barr has not replied to a request for comment from the Peak.

On February 13, Barr appeared before committee of the whole and said Seaboard does not have the money and cannot find any form of conventional financing or other means to tear down the building without the site being developed.

How and when the building comes down will not be known until the dust settles, but it could result in Powell River taxpayers paying the bill.

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because no matter what folks think, our powers only go so far, so if the proponent walks away from the property and we’re stuck holding the bag, residents are paying for something I’m sure they don’t want us to pay for.

They want the owner to pay and I agree with that.”

Formosa was not in attendance at the committee meeting but said he would have voted with council in its unanimous decision. “ I t ’s t i m e t o c a l l [Seaboard’s] bluff,” said Formosa. “But I also want to caution how we move forward. We can move in such a way that can protect the city as much as possible.”

Councillor Russell Brewer, who recently announced he would not seek a third term in the October 2018 municipal election, pressed council to take a hard line.

“I’m not running again and I’m tired of this naive vision; let’s just make it happen,” said Brewer at the meeting.

“Let’s put some requests for quotes out there and get on with it.”

Brewer said his frustration was directed toward misinformed public opinion and council caving into the pressure.

“Obviously, a lot of people share this naive vision that

we can just make it come down and it’s not going to cost anything,” said Brewer.

“That’s fine. I’m willing to now share that naive vision with them.”

Under a remedial action requirement council passed in April 2017, Seaboard is required to demolish and remove the building at its own cost. The company has given no indication it is prepared to do so.

If the city tears down the building and Seaboard does

smart,” said Formosa.

Due to layers of encumbrances involving parking easements on the property, the most recent, independent fair market appraisal the city conducted puts the value of the land at approximately $137,000.

Calling the former Inn at Westview a “canker in the heart of a neighbourhood,” Southcott said the controversy should be looked at from the standpoint of benefit and not just risk, and

If they don’t take the time to inform themselves properly and actually read all of the information out there and avail themselves of that information, so be it. We can all eat the cost together.

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not pay, the cost can be added to Seaboard’s tax notice for the property. If Seaboard does not pay the tax bill the city can then take the property.

The only mechanism the city has to recoup costs is through direct taxation and property seizure, according to Formosa. The city cannot go after any of the company’s other holdings in Powell River, he said.

“We need to play this

community values should rank above monetary gain.

“Will it ever cost less to dispose of it than now?” said Southcott. “I don’t think there’s any reasonable expectation that it would cost less.”

Brewer, who chairs the city’s finance committee, warned of dire consequences to city taxpayers.

“If we inherit a $1 million liability, so be it; that’s what people want.” said Brewer.

“If they don’t take the time to inform themselves properly and actually read all of the information out there and avail themselves of that information, so be it. We can all eat the cost together.”

Brewer added that if, “by some miracle,” the cost of demolition is less than the value of the property “I’ll eat those words.”

Fraser said one possible source of funding could be Municipal Finance Authority of BC, which provides low-cost financing to local governments in the province.

A short-term loan of five years or fewer would increase taxes approximately one and a half per cent over and above the two per cent hike the city is trying to hold to in its current budget planning, according to Brewer.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway said she is confident there is a way to get the money back if the city is left with the bill.

“But it might take 10 years,” said Hathaway. “In the meantime, your taxes go up for that period of time.”

Hathaway added that none of the council members want to put taxpayers on the hook but that it is time to take action.

“Push has come to shove,” said Hathaway, “and I’m ready to do some shoving.”

SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS Supports complex upgrades Correspondence received by Powell River Board of Education at its meeting on March 13 included letters from School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule in support of accessibility grant applications being submitted by City of Powell River to install an elevator and automatic sliding door at the front/west entrance of Powell River Recreation Complex. Yule said the additions would be a great asset to residents of Powell River, especially those with mobility issues or carrying heavy gear to access various parts of the complex.

Discusses trade program tours At its March 13 meeting, the board discussed personalized learning programs that included grade seven students from all School District 47 elementary schools

touring Brooks Secondary School trades programs. Students visited the kitchen at Brooks, which included lunch, and then welding, carpentry and automotive shops.

In April, Brooks hairdressing students will visit elementary schools to offer styling and haircuts to students.

Receives rural education report requests Correspondence received by the board before its March 13 meeting called for the release of BC Ministry of Education’s Rural Education Report. The report was headed by Boundary-Similkameen MLA Linda Larson and had only been completed to a draft stage before her BC Liberal government was defeated last year. The NDP government released a heavily redacted version of the report on March 9 in response to a Freedom of Information request.

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Sponsors await refugees Powell River’s Hands Across the Water Refugee Sponsorship Group recently announced it is bringing a family of five to Powell River from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The group is looking for a two or three bedroom house, apartment or basement suite to house the family and will be reaching out to the community for assistance with fundraising, housing, medical care, transportation, education and employment opportunities. The family is expected to arrive in the next five to 11 weeks.

Hands Across the Water representatives indicated in a recent social media post that the situation the family currently finds itself in is extremely dire.

Series of missed steps leads to refusal to authorize existing Hemlock Street right of way DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

An uncomfortable tension exists between City of Powell of River and BC Agricultural Land Commission over “an offending road,” according to ALC director of policy and planning Martin Collins, The road in question is Hemlock Street, which loops around Timberlane Estates above Brooks Secondary School in Townsite.

In a letter to city director of planning services Thomas Knight dated March 1, 2018, the land commission informed the city that it “refuses the proposal to authorize existing statutory right of way and the constructed road within it.”

The loop accommodates traffic through the subdivision and was built within the Agricultural Land Reserve without approval.

Tension the decision has created is mostly being felt at city hall.

“Right now the first move has been made; they’ve asked for permission after being found out that it is something they shouldn’t have done,” said Collins.

“The commission said, ‘No, we’re not going to authorize this.’”

There are currently three avenues open, according to Collins. The first is the city has one year to request reconsideration because the commission does not have all of the facts. The second is the chair of the ALC has 60

DETOUR AHEAD: City of Powell River has been informed a loop on Hemlock Street that allows access to Timberlane Estates is in violation of the BC ALC Act and ALR Regulation. SARA DONNELLY PHOTO

days to review the decision and determine if it should be reconsidered.

“The third thing is, the tension remains and the commission can move ahead with compliance and enforcement action against the city if it seeks to do so,” said Collins. “At that point the CEO has the right to pursue rem-

to go before that happens,” said Collins.

In his reply to the ALC decision, Knight said the city could not tear up the road.

“The outright removal of the road is not an option because such a removal would incur a liability to the city by limiting emergency access to the existing and now

The outright removal of the road is not an option because such a removal would incur a liability to the city by limiting emergency access to the existing and now built-out subdivision.

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edies to move ahead with the remediation order or a penalty.”

The maximum penalty is $100,000 and it would follow a remediation order to remove the road within a timeframe.

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built-out subdivision,” said Knight.

It is very rare that municipalities build roads without approval, according to Collins.

“There’s not much precedent but it doesn’t happen very often to have a road

built blatantly in the ALR without asking for permission,” said Collins.

After the city received a letter in April 2017 that the road was not in compliance with the ALC Act and ALR Regulation, Knight was asked to appear before committee of the whole with a report.

Knight, who became director of planning services in 2014, told council that registration and construction of the road was done in violation of the ALC Act and ALR Regulation.

“However, staff did not find that these actions were done maliciously, but through a series of missed steps, misinformation and misinterpretation of what was put forth for registration,” said Knight at the time.

It was botched, according to Knight, and a lot of people are at fault, including city staff that took advice from the developers’ engineers and approved the road without registering it with the ALC. Even Land Title

and Survey Authority of BC missed the error.

Powell River resident Ellen Gould said she found while doing research into the complexities that led to the ALC’s decision that the developers should be among the “guilty parties,” including mayor Dave Formosa and partner Mark Hassett. Gould appeared before committee of the whole on March 13 to present her conclusions.

“The parts that refer to me and Mr. Hassett are false,” said Formosa, who was not at the meeting. “They don’t speak to reality.”

Formosa said the developers never wanted the road loop in the subdivision. The original plan was for a culde-sac at the end of each road. It was the city that requested it be built and it is the city’s error, according to Formosa.

“This is being done for political gain,” said Formosa.

“They’re trying to discredited me and my partners because there’s an election coming up in October. I can’t think of anything else.”

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Bantams qualify for semis Powell River Bantam Rep Kings exploded for 15 goals while giving up only one against Cranbrook in their first game at the BC Hockey Bantam Provincial Championship on March 18. The team nearly reached double digits again the following day in a 9-1 route of Trail. With the wins, the bantams qualify for the semi-finals on March 21. Results from the final round-robin game against Mission on March 20 were not available at press time.

Midgets remain undefeated Powell River Midget Rep Kings recorded two straight wins to open the BC Hockey Midget Provincial Championship in West Vancouver. The team skated to a 3-1 win over Castlegar on March 18 before downing Squamish 5-1 the following day. Results from the final round-robin game versus Greater Vernon on March 20 were not available at press time.

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Public Notice Powell River Energy plans to mechanically brush under its transmission line from March 19 to April 30, 2018.

This work is required to mitigate the risk posed by tall vegetation reducing the clearance under the transmission line.

The hours of work will be between 07:00 and 19:00.

For your safety, if you require passage through the work areas, please signal the crew so that they may temporarily stop work prior to your entry.

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1. MONDAY, MARCH 12 Harvie Avenue, 4600 block RCMP received a report of a theft of fuel from a blue GMC Sierra pickup truck, which was parked outside its residence during the previous night. The vehicle’s locking gas cap was pried off and approximately $50 worth of fuel was syphoned out of the tank.

2. SATURDAY, MARCH 17 Alberni Street, 6800 block RCMP received a report of a mischief to a residence where a front door window was smashed during the previous night. Glass was found inside the residence, indicating there had been considerable force applied to the window.

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Mistaken identity ends grizzly’s life Bowhunter receives stiff sentence for killing important bear

“[Chalupiak] couldn’t tell the difference between a grizzly bear and a black bear,” said Anaka, “even though he killed this bear after watching it for 15 minutes at under 20 yards.”

Anaka said it was a particDAVID BRINDLE ularly harsh sentence conreporter@prpeak.com sidering the early guilty plea, remorse and Chalupiak’s Powell River bowhunt- limited ability to pay. er Martin Chalupiak was The bear was the same sentenced in Powell River young female successProvincial Court on March fully relocated to Homfray 14 for killing a grizzly bear Channel by conservawhile hunting black bear tion officers from the area These are cases reported to with a bow and arrow in RCMP around Powell River in theTimberlane Park in September 2016. past two weeks. 2010.

If you have information crimes the bear is very disChalupiak pleaded guiltyabout the Losing here or any other crimes, and was handedlisted a $1 fine. appointing and will impact call Powell River RCMP at He was also ordered to do- theor Crime grizzly bear population 604.485.6255 nate $8,000 to a conservathat covers 110,000 square Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. tion fund and complete a kilometres around Powell hunter-training course for River, according to Anaka. killing the female grizzly “She was successfully renear Fiddlehead Farm north integrated into the populaof Powell River. tion; she’d had cubs and conThere is no hunting season tributed to the population” for grizzly bears anywhere said Anaka. “There are only in the vast Powell River about 116 grizzly bears in backcountry. this population unit. There It was “a very bad case of are not many grizzly bears mistaken identity,” accord- so in that time period she ing to BC Conservation had contributed to the popOfficer Service officer ulation. She was a very imAndrew Anaka. portant, very valuable bear.”

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Anaka added that he thinks judge Kimberley Arthur-Leung took the impact of the bear’s loss into consideration when she rendered her sentence.

Conser vation Officer Service launched its investigation after the hunter brought the ear tags to BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations office in Powell River to enquire if the bear’s meat was edible.

“We were forwarded those ear-tag numbers,” said Anaka, “and very quickly understood those ear tags belonged to that grizzly bear.”

Chalupiak has 16 years of experience as a hunter, according to Anaka.

In addition to the fine and donation to Habitat Conservation Trust Fund for use in conservation in the Powell River area, Chalupiak’s penalties include 12 months of conditional probation. He was also ordered to take the Conser vation Outdoor Recreation Education program and is banned from hunting in BC until it is completed and the donation has been made.

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US adds duties to Catalyst exports DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

United States Department of Commerce has slapped a preliminary 22.16 per cent protectionist tariff on exports of Catalyst Paper Corporation’s newsprint products made at its Powell River mill.

T he announcement on Wednesday, March 14, is a critical cost challenge for Catalyst, according to company president and chief executive officer Ned Dwyer.

“They pose a threat to our competitiveness and the sustainability of our business and we will continue to vigorously defend ourselves against them,” stated Dwyer in a media release.

The penalized paper amounts to 60 per cent of the Powell River mill’s production and the company faces $6 million dollars per month in dumping fees, according to Powell River mayor Dave Formosa.

“The worst case scenario is the end of Catalyst,” said Formosa.

“It’s a scary situation.”

The Powell River mill is worth approximately $125 million to Powell River’s economy per year, including $40 million in direct payroll, more than $5 million in taxes and another $80 million in indirect expenditures, according to City of Powell River councillor and finance committee chair Russell Brewer.

“This is not good news today,” said Brewer. “Not good at all.”

The provincial government is extremely disappointed in the latest developments, according to BC minister of jobs, trade and technology Bruce Ralston.

“Workers in Catalyst mills can be sure that the government of British Columbia will be standing shoulder to shoulder with them,” stated Ralston in a media release.

“We will fight for their jobs, their industry and their communities.

We will not be bullied. We will not be pushed around.”

The anti-dumping duty has been imposed on the company’s exports of uncoated grounded paper products made at all of its Canadian mills, including Powell River.

The paper is used for newspapers, directories, flyers, catalogues and books.

UNDER SEIGE: Catalyst Paper Corporation’s mill in Powell River is one of the targets in the latest attack from United States Department of Commerce on Canadian exports south of the border. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

The commerce department investigation accuses Catalyst of unfair trade practices and dumping its newsprint on the American market below what it is sold for domestically. It found Catalyst’s

sales of its newsprint in the United States are as much as 22.16 per cent less than fair value.

The latest announcement marks the second time this year Canadian newsprint manufacturers have

Fixed-link advocates propose alternate option Third Crossing Society maps out new route to connect coastal communities DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Third Crossing Society is not giving up on its dream of a road that connects Powell River to Squamish.

The group has a new idea for a new highway, according to society president Gary Fribance.

The plan includes building a bridge over Jervis Inlet and constructing a deep-sea port near St. Vincent Bay near Hotham Sound.

“An extension of the port of Vancouver is what we’re looking at,” said Fribance. “We don’t know if [Vancouver Fraser Port Authority] has an appetite for this or not, but we’re investigating and our inves-

tigations are not anywhere near complete. It’s just really starting.”

According to senior engineers with a firm Fribance would not name, it is possible to build a 1.5-kilometre suspension bridge across the narrowest point on Prince of Wales Reach near the bottom of Jervis Inlet.

“Instead of going around Jervis Inlet at its head, we could cross it,” said Fribance.

“The route would start near Brackendale, but ascend the Ashlu Forest Service Road, cross a short 1,311-metre summit and descend the Vancouver River, cross Jervis and follow the west side of Hotham Sound and St Vincent Bay to Highway 101 near Saltery Bay.” Fribance said with Vancouver Fraser Port Authority planning for future capacity, a major port infrastructure at St. Vincent Bay would be an economic driver for both BC and Canada.

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been targets of the Trump administration’s protectionist trade measures.

In January, Canadian newsprint producers were hit with an overall tariff of 6.53 per cent.

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Negative spotlight Two news stories that relate directly to Powell River made major headlines beyond our borders in the past week. It is not often something happening in our city, or that affects the region, makes it on a television news program or in newspapers outside of the area. One thing is for sure, when it does, the story is likely to be negative.

First came an announcement that United States Department of Commerce is placing a preliminary 22.16 per cent protectionist tariff on exports of Catalyst Paper Corporation newsprint products made at its Canadian mills, including Powell River. The second story making the rounds through various media outlets came from a court ruling relating to the killing of a grizzly bear by a local bowhunter in Powell River’s backcountry, and the subsequent sentence handed out.

Considering the Trump administration’s protectionist actions south of the border, which have far-reaching effects across Canada, and the BC government’s recent ban on grizzly bear trophy The disturbing aspect is not hunting in the the coverage itself, but the province, both fact that a small community is are newsworthy events, often only in the spotlight when locally, provinsomething negative happens. cially and even nationally. For those reasons, we should not be surprised Global BC sent a reporter to town to cover the Catalyst story. Or that the fine and ordered donation handed to the hunter made headlines throughout the province.

The disturbing aspect is not the coverage itself, but the fact that a small community is often only in the spotlight when something negative happens.

Yes, bad news has to been covered. It is the job of media members everywhere, including at the Peak, to cover those stories. The difference is, whether it’s the Peak or other local media, we cover the good news as well, and inform readers about interesting events and stories about residents and their accomplishments.

How often does a camera crew come to town to cover a cultural, community or sporting event? Will they come for Townsite Jazz Festival next month?

How about PRISMA, Kathaumixw or Loggers Sports this summer? But if there is a bad accident, they’ll be on the next flight in.

Doom and gloom draws attention, unfortunately. Just staying in town long enough to ask how Powell River can survive the latest blow to it industrial core does not do justice to what is happening here. Tourism is up, real estate is up, culture is alive and well, and our hockey teams are on a roll.

Stick around or at least keep watching; good things happen here, too.

Shane Carlson, editor

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Positive change leads to mental wellness

By Robert Skender March is finally here and signs are self-destructive? How can we of spring are tentatively begin- start on a path toward embracing ning to emerge. With the days positive change in our lives? getting a little longer and lighter, Our brains receive a lot of high change is literally and figura- praise for many amazing and tively in the air, which provides complex things, so it is only fair an opportunity to shed a layer of they should endure a little bad clothes and lumber out of our caves.

Creating new, better One of the few absolute truths in life, along with habits and good change death, taxes and always can start with mindful and choosing the slower line at the grocery store, is purposeful acts as simple that change is the only as walking instead of constant.

Yet, without self-awaredriving a short distance. ness, we stubbornly resist change and repeat negative patterns of thoughts and ac- press occasionally. tions that only serve to construct Our habits and routines are barriers to mental wellness. stored in the basal ganglia, an enWhy do we have impulses to ergy efficient part of the brain’s resist change even in the face of older, limbic structure. When we evidence that our current actions repeat old thoughts or habits we

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Similar to walking on a wellworn forest trail, it takes much less energy for the brain to access repeated habits. The newer, highenergy consuming prefrontal cortex is where the complex, new information is processed and requires more effort to engage.

Altering habits requires a focus that can be uncomfortable and even physiologically painful, so, especially when anxious or tired, we return to the easy and familiar path.

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LETTERS » Bird report resonates I am glad to be able to once again read about the rescued bird of the week [“PROWLS: Rescue of the Week,” March 16] in Peak Weekender.

This is always a moving and informative report about a unique and invaluable service provided by Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society. I hope it will once again be a regular article.

I would like to read even more reports about how activity within the natural world affects Powell River residents and similarly, how residents are affecting the natural world. Nature is the site and source of our daily lives.

Joanna Dunbar Strathcona Avenue

Progressive politics 101 In an entrenched political and economic system, trying to change the status quo is notoriously difficult.

A local example of just how difficult is the fact that two councillors who ran on platforms of change have decided not to run again.

In some ways you can hardly blame them.

I know how hard these councillors work, to the point of seriously affecting their personal lives. The pay they receive is ridiculously low given the time they spend.

They work without any constituency staff to help them and as hard as our local MLA and MP, who make, respectively, six and 10 times as much. Because they are so accessible and their decisions have such immediate impact, public criticism can seem more personal.

Perhaps most frustrating, their original promise of progressive change has been hard to keep. This dilemma is common to many communities, even where there is support for change.

The role of social move-

COUNTERPOINT

By Murray Dobbin

ment organizations such as child-care advocates, anti-poverty groups and environmental organizations is to demonstrate there is public support for dealing seriously with these issues. They create the space for elected officials to actually do progressive things.

Politicians cannot change the status quo on their own. Former United States president Franklin D. Roosevelt once told civil rights activists lobbying him for change that he agreed with all their demands. Then he said, “Go

out there and make me do it.”

But Roosevelt was extraordinary because most politicians do not take advantage of such movements. They even treat them with suspicion and respond to their passionate (and sometimes angry) demands for change with defensiveness.

It is often a tragic standoff: progressive politicians fighting with progressive citizens while the status quo goes unchanged. It also has to be said that not all community groups are easy to work with, so there is blame on both sides.

Why is there a reluctance on the part of elected representatives to work with activist groups? After all, not only are these groups able and willing to support change, they are often very knowledgeable about the issue at hand.

Perhaps it is too risky.

They are not always professionals and not accountable like city staff is.

The result is elected officials, especially new ones, begin to rely more and more

on paid staff and senior bureaucrats for direction and advice even though bureaucracies are by their very nature unsympathetic to change. Instead of providing bold political leadership, councillors over time begin to behave more like administrators.

So when residents complain, civic governments tend to circle the wagons: they feel under siege by residents. Progressive councillors can end up defending the status quo they had intended to challenge.

The lesson? Democracy is messy and it has to be.

There are real choices to be made about a community’s future and that often means conflict.

Progressive councillors need to present a clear vision for the community and pledge to achieve it working with residents and their organizations. It not only works, it can be a lot more rewarding.

Murray Dobbin is a Powell River freelance writer and social commentator.

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brains, once again. Thousands of times a day our brain cells are making new connections and giving us the potential for restructuring perceptions and creating the neurological conditions for change.

As a species, adapting to change is who we are at a cellular level, evolving and adapting to changes in environment over millions of years. The potential for change is in our blood.

Creating new, better habits and good change can start with mindful and purposeful acts as simple as walking

instead of driving a short distance.

When we try to change habits with a friend or in a group, we can feel a sense of reward and connection. This feeling serves to reinforce our positive, new choices.

As springtime surrounds us with vibrant colours and blossoming life we can, as individuals, embrace the potential for change and reach for newness and growth, as well.

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I agree with much of Cameron Bailey’s letter to the editor regarding the proposed location of the Townsite wastewater treatment plant [“Letters: New system necessary,” March 14].

No matter where it is located, there will always be a vocal “not in my back/ front yard” component in the community. I have a real concern with the aesthetics, and I believe others do as well.

What will it look like? Will it smell with off-gases? Is it state-of-the-art or will it fail in 10 years and have to be done again?

If you look around the world you will

find plants that have addressed these questions and sought solutions. Would Townsite residents object to having a park-like area on top of the plant with benches? I don’t think so.

I have heard a concern that the future of the Willingdon Beach Trail will be affected (paved with lights after the pipes are buried). I can’t see a need for that and keeping it as natural as possible would also be a way to appease dissenters.

Let’s all agree that it needs to be built and then urge city council to keep the whole area looking natural and inviting. We should be known as the little city that could and then did.

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BC Ferries executives visit for meeting CEO brings nine-person contingent to town for company function and social gathering DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BC Ferries executives were in Powell River on March 12 and 13 to conduct regular senior-level meetings.

During a 24-hour visit the ferry corporation also hosted a private function for approximately 30 guests at a popular Powell River restaurant.

Regional and municipal government elected officials, members of the Northern Sunshine Coast Ferr y Advisory Committee, Pacific Regional International Summer Music Academy and media were among those invited by BC Ferries president and chief executive officer Mark Collins to meet his nine-person executive team and staff.

Seven of the Victoriabased executives took the ferry to Powell River. The

FERRY FACES: BC Ferries executives were recently in Powell River for a senior-level meeting as well as a meet and greet at a local restaurant. [From left] captain Jamie Marshall, vice president, business development and innovation; Corrine Storey, vice president and chief operating officer; Alana Gallagher, vice president and chief financial officer, Mark Wilson, vice president, strategy and community engagement; Cynthia Lukaitis, vice president and corporate secretary; Janet Carson, vice president, marketing and customer experience; Erwin Martinez, vice president and chief information officer; Glen Schwartz, executive vice president, human resources and corporate development; and Mark Collins, president and chief executive officer. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

two Vancouver-based executives had scheduling requirements that meant flying was necessary, according to the company’s public affairs manager Darin Guenette.

“Traditionally, the executive meetings take an entire work day and have been held at head office in Victoria,” said Guenette. “However, the team conducted these meetings in Prince Rupert last October, and now Powell River this time. This

allows them to talk with customers, employees and stakeholders in those communities and see the operations directly.”

Since becoming CEO in April 2017, Collins has come to Powell River five times.

Under his leadership, the much-maligned corporation has made a conscious effort to attempt to repair its reputation with disgruntled communities up and down the coast that have suffered

years of neglect, service cuts and fare hikes.

“They seem more open to considering suggestions for improvements to service and not solely being about whether it makes sense in a business case,” said City of Powell River councillor and ferry advisory committee member Karen Skadsheim.

“They seem more open to the idea that it’s a community need.”

City councillor Maggie

Hathaway took the opportunity to further a cause she said she has been trying to raise with BC Ferries for years.

People on social assistance do not have access to the fare discount available through the BC Ferries Experience Card because the minimum amount of money needed to load up a fare card is unaffordable, she said.

“They cannot afford to put money on a card because

they need to feed themselves,” said Hathaway. “So when they go on a ferry they have to pay full price. They receive no discount.”

Hathaway said she raised the issue with BC Ferries chief financial officer Alana Gallagher.

“She didn’t seem to be aware of it and said she’d look into it,” said Hathaway.

“The people who most need it have no access to it, which is just wrong.”

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Firefighters celebrate 60 years International Association of Fire Fighters local observes milestones SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Past and present members of Powell River’s International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 1298 were joined by City of Powell River officials recently to mark the organization’s 60th anniversary locally, which coincided with the 100th anniversary of the union across North America.

According to Powell River Fire Rescue chief Terry Peters, the length of time the community has had an organized fire department is unusual for a town of its size.

City of Powell River was incorporated in 1955 and IAFF Local 1298 was founded in 1958. Peters said the community was progressive in that respect.

“Ours is local 1298 and the City of Richmond is local 1286; Powell River was on that same page,” said Peters. “We were founded sooner than some of the larger communities in the province.”

Fire services for the growing community came from the Powell River Company, he added.

HISTORIC OCCASION: Members of Powell River’s International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1298, along with City of Powell River officials, gathered to recognize the union’s 60th anniversary locally, and the 100th anniversary of the organization across North America. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“We actually came from the mill; it was growing as a big entity,” said Peters. “They wanted to have the best protective services they could.”

Peters said he believes the company achieved its goal, as the town has some of the best-trained protective services to be found anywhere in the province.

“I can honestly say we as a city have always had exceptional protective services,” said Peters. “Not only the fire department but the ambulance service, police, and coast guard.”

A unique aspect of smaller towns is the local component of its employee base, said local 1298 president Brad Collicutt. The majority of the union’s membership is made up of people who were born and raised in Powell River, he added.

“Just about everybody currently working with us is a Powell River local, whether they were born here or grew up here,” said Collicutt.

“It’s a great job and an interesting career. To be able to do it where you grew up is pretty great.”

Having representatives from the city present at the union’s celebra-

tion was not lost on the organization’s membership, said Peters. It shows the strong relationship the city has with its workers, he added. ”To have our city administration there actually acknowledging a union’s milestone was just a class act,” he said.

85 per cent of North America’s population is served by a professional firefighting service and IAFF currently represents more than 300,000 members.

At the gathering on February 28, local union members were able join with members across North

America to watch a live broadcast of the 100th anniversary observance from Washington, DC. The centenary also offered firefighters an opportunity to reflect on similarities in the work they do in almost every town and city every day across the continent, according to Peters.

“In our business we show up on the worst day of some people’s lives,” said Peters. “We’re there to be professional and compassionate about every situation we come across and treat the public with the respect they deserve.”

Gymnastics club soars to new heights Not-for-profit society offers new programs for all ages at updated facility SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

BALANCING ACT: Dancer, yoga teacher and acrobat coach Keely Sills [top] teaches aerial circus arts programs through Powell River Gymnastics and Cheer, including training students on aerial silks, hoop and trapeze. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Powell River Gymnastics and Cheer has been a staple in the community since the not-for-profit society was formed in 1999.

However, many residents are still unaware of the extent of programming and services offered for all ages at the centre, according to executive director Michele Dillon.

“We have so much going

on,” said Dillon. “We service over 5,000 people every year through this facility.”

One recent addition is an aerial circus arts program taught by aerialist Keely Sills.

Sills draws upon her training as a contemporary dancer, yoga teacher and acrobat to teach the intricate techniques and skills. The classes do more than improve balance and strength, and opportunities for participants include turning learned skills into more than a hobby, said Sills.

“Aerial circus arts builds confidence,” she added. “For those who want to take this art form further and develop the strength and technique to perform high-level skills, the doors are open and the challenge awaits.”

To facilitate the classes, four engineered aerial points were installed at the gymnastics centre last fall.

Today, air space at the gym includes aerial silks, hoop and trapeze. On each apparatus, Sills teaches foundational skills and strengthbuilding exercises.

“Technique is reinforced to make this a fun and safe aerial play space,” said Sills.

“Once spatial awareness and safe maneuvering is learned, creative expression is highly encouraged.”

During spring break, camps will be offered in this discipline along with many other gymnastics classes, according to Dillon.

“A lot of people don’t know we have parent and tot dropin gymnastics classes for ba-

bies 18 months and up,” she said.

The centre also recently lowered fees to help make programs more accessible.

“We’ve lowered our costs this year so it’s more feasible for parents to bring their kids to camp,” said Dillon.

“It is also still a tax writeoff provincially, which helps parents.”

The gymnastic centre opens every day, often from 6 am to 10 pm, and also hosts special events open to the public.

“We’re always trying to stay open to give back to the community,” said Dillon.

“We have open gym days once a month for full families so members and nonmembers can enjoy access to our facilities.”

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BUSINESS »

Credit union welcomes new CEO Linda Bowyer takes helm at local financial institution SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

On Febr uar y 5, First Credit Union welcomed its new chief executive officer, Linda Bowyer. Bowyer started her career with Westminster Savings Credit Union and comes to the role with more than 30 years of leadership experience in the financial services industry, including senior roles with TD Bank Financial Group and CIBC. An opportunity to return to her credit union roots initially attracted her to the new role, said Bowyer.

“The reason I wanted to get back into credit unions was all about the corporate social responsibility,” said Bowyer. “This is the time in

my career to give back, and First Credit Union aligns to those values.”

Bowyer took over from former CEO Dave Craigen, who retired after a 25-year run that saw the financial institution grow to include nine credit unions and insurance branches in six communities with more than 10,000 members and 40,000 insurance customers.

“Dave left me a gift with this organization,” said Bowyer. “The organization is in great shape and I have an amazing leadership team.”

The feeling is mutual among staff, according to vice president of communications Sandra McDowell.

“We are thrilled to have Linda step into the CEO role,” said McDowell. “Her wealth of experience and passion for people and community make her an excellent fit for our organization, and the community.”

Five weeks into her new role, Bowyer said she is learning and discover-

ing ways to enhance what the organization is already doing.

“We’re proud of the role the credit union has played over many years in this community,” she said. “It’s just about taking that to the next level.”

One way of achieving that is reaching out to younger people and educating them on the credit union philosophy, which Bowyer said she believes mirrors values important to young people today.

“There’s an opportunity, especially with our youth who tend to think about banking as very digital, to actually help them understand what credit unions are all about,” she said. “It actually aligns to their values.”

Bowyer said she has had an active role in community and economic development in every city or town she has lived. Her previous roles have included past president of Kelowna Downtown Business Association,

FRESH START: Linda Bowyer stepped into the chief executive role at First Credit Union in February. Incorporated in 1939, it is the longest running credit union in BC. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

past chair of BC Children’s Hospital Telethon and membership in different community Rotary clubs.

Involvement is something Bowyer said she hopes to continue in Powell River, and so far she and her husband have been kept very busy here and made to feel welcome.

“The community has been awesome. People have been amazing in terms of wanting to get to know us,” she said.

Bowyer and her husband had never visited Powell River before travelling here for her interviews last October, and she said the community continues

to surprise them with the depth of different interests and achievements for such a small place.

“The thing that’s been really interesting to me about Powell River are the layers,” said Bowyer. “The arts, the music; it’s a really interesting community and people.

It’s not just about hiking.”

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Festival committee recognizes musician Walter Martella receives David Pike Memorial award for contributions to the arts SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

After a busy, two-week involvement with Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts, Powell River Academy of Music director Walter Martella was presented with the David Pike Memorial Award at the event’s Grand Concert on March 9.

The recognition came as a complete surprise, said Martella. After conducting a choir, cheering on a student and accompanying a young singer that evening, he said was about to leave the concert and go home to rest.

“I planned to go home early,” said Martella. “I’d just finished playing for one of the little kids and came in

through the back of the theatre and [festival chair and emcee] Joyce Carlson was onstage talking about this person; it sounded a lot like me.”

Carlson was on stage to present Martella with the award, chosen by the festival committee to recognize the outstanding contribution to the development and continuing support of the arts in Powell River.

It marked the first time the award has been presented since 2014, and Martella is the youngest person to receive it, according to Carlson.

“It’s pretty esteemed company he’s joining,” she said.

“That’s the first time the presentation has been a surprise, because in the past it was given to people who were much older and not as involved as they had been in their earlier years.”

Martella turned 50 a few days prior, and already has a considerable legacy of artistic contribution in the community.

“When you add it all up,

for someone who is 50, he’s been giving back for a long time,” said Carlson.

Martella grew up in Powell River and began his musical training as a founding member of the Powell River Boys Choir. Today, in addition to his role at the music academy, he is also artistic director of International Choral Kathaumixw and teaches, records, arranges and performs in many musical groups throughout the community. Martella said hearing some of his achievements helped him realize how much he’s actually done.

“When you’ve been as busy as I have for the last 25 years, grabbing as many opportunities as you can, you kind of forget all you’ve accomplished,” he said.

Receiving the award also highlights that a new generation of artistic leaders has emerged in Powell River, he added.

“There are a lot of new leaders in the community,” said Martella, “so it’s great to have people acknowl-

ARTISTIC LEGACY: Walter Martella received the David Pike Memorial Award from Festival of the Performing Arts chair Joyce Carlson during the Grand Concert finale of the festival on March 9. Last presented in 2014, the award recognizes a community member for their outstanding contributions to the arts in Powell River. ROBERT COLASANTO PHOTO

edged; to start acknowledging again is important.”

Another big part of the honour of receiving the award, according to Martella, is David Pike him-

self. Pike was an esteemed member of the community and major supporter of local arts.

“I remember David Pike; he was at every concert,

he knew everybody and spoke with great knowledge about the music being performed,” said Martella.

“This is an homage to him, too.”

Newly arrived concert harpist enjoys music scene SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Janine MacLeod began playing harp when she was eight years old. On track to pursue a career as a classical musician, injury led her to explore a writing career. New to Powell River, she is currently completing her PhD dissertation and participating in the local music scene. Recently, MacLeod performed blues and jazz standards on her classical harp at the Plucked ‘n’ Strung music festival at McKinney’s Pub in Townsite.

TAKE A PEAK: Janine MacLeod

What brought you to Powell River?

I just moved here in December from Vancouver and I love it. I’m working on my PhD dissertation in environmental studies and have a period of time where I’m able to write full time.

This is a beautiful place where I wanted to live

How did you get started playing the concert harp?

I saw one being played as a kid and was really captivated by it. I started taking lessons when I was eight and when my family moved to Vancouver I was able to study with a woman named Rita Costanzi; she’s an incredibly inspiring teacher. In my teenage years I was on track to become a classical harpist. I was really focused on that and then developed acute tendonitis in both forearms. It actually happens to a lot of harpists. I was playing too much and ripped the tendons and had to stop. I took a few years away from playing and took up yoga and other modalities to change the way I was using my body when I played. That’s when I took up writing.

What are you writing about?

I’m writing a book about water.

Currently, I’m doing an academic version of it, but it’s a larger project.

My PhD is about the relationship be-

tween water and capitalism and looking at water as a possible medium of social transformation. There’s the academic version, but I’m going to turn it into a non-academic book that will be much more creatively written and have lyrical and narrative elements to it.

What kind of music do you like to play?

In my late 20s I finally got a pedal harp and that allowed me to start playing the blues, because the blues require some key changes when you’re playing. The eventual goal has been to play and sing jazz on the harp and I’m kind of edging my way into that from blues. I tend to play early blues; things like Bessie Smith and Nina Simone, and also really enjoy early 20th century pop music from the 20s, 30s and 40s. I also like playing bluegrass. Right now I’m just enjoying playing music with different people around town.

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SPORTS »

Kings battle for BCHL Island Division supremacy Powell River leads Victoria two games to one in rematch of 2017 playoff series ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak contributor

They say a playoff series never truly begins until one team loses at home. By that adage, Powell River Kings were well underway in their BC Hockey League Island Division final series against Victoria Grizzlies after capturing a pair of wins in the capital city over the weekend.

A rematch of last year’s island final came about when Powell River dispatched Nanaimo in six games and Victoria came from behind to beat Alberni Valley in seven.

Heading into game one on March 16, Victoria had won three of the last four playoff matchups between the teams, including a game-seven, double-overtime win in 2017.

Kings showed their bus legs out of the gate, allowing the Grizzlies to jump out to an early lead on shots. But the Kings drew first blood on the scoreboard as Carmine Buono pinched up from his defence position, received a pass from Nick Abbott and scored to give the Kings a 1-0 lead.

Powell River took control in the second period, despite three Victoria power plays, including a full two-minute five-on-three. Ben Berard and Ben Thomas scored for the visitors, who led 3-0 lead through 40 minutes.

Carter Turnbull put the game out of reach early in the third period and Josh Coblenz scored into an empty net late as the Kings skated to a 5-1 win. Matteo Paler-Chow stopped 25 Victoria shots in the win.

“They came out strong and were pretty physical, putting us on our

PUCK PURSUIT: Powell River Kings’ forward Hunter Findlater fights with two Victoria Grizzlies for a loose puck during game three of the BC Hockey League Island Division final at Hap Parker Arena on Monday, March 19. Grizzlies overcame a one-goal deficit in the third period to win 3-1 and record their first win of the series. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

heels a little bit,” said Buono. “The goal really changed the way we were playing, got us excited and we started taking it to them. We played great in the second, got the job done and got the win.”

Following the game, Powell River coach Brock Sawyer reiterated the importance of scoring the first goal.

“To go into the first intermission with a lead after not playing our best was good for us; we regrouped and came out in the second much better,” said Sawyer.

“The score says 5-1, but it definitely wasn’t a 5-1 game. They had chances and Matteo stood

on his head, and the guys in front cleared out opportunities when they came.”

With the win, Kings took homeice advantage away from the topseeded Grizzlies, however, a win in game two would put the team firmly in the driver’s seat.

Powell River came out as the better team on March 17, outshooting Victoria early on, and scored first for the second straight night when Hunter Findlater converted on a rush for a 1-0 advantage.

Early in the second period, Kyle Kawamura scored to make it 2-0, then midway through the period Josh Coblenz scored on a break-

away to make it 3-0.

Grizzlies scored a messy goal around the net to end the second period, then closed the gap to one late in the third, but Kings held on for a 3-2 win and a 2-0 series lead.

Paler-Chow stopped 39 shots and earned first star honours for the second straight night.

“We’ll enjoy this, have the day off Sunday and get to work on Monday in game three,” said Sawyer. “We can’t take this for granted. We have to keep working on our game, do the little things right and do that consistently.”

On March 19, Powell River started off slow at home, only to

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Berard converted to make it 1-0 after Turnbull drove the net. The game stayed that way until the third period when Victoria scored three times unanswered, including an empty-net goal, to win game three by a score of 3-1. Paler-Chow took the loss, stopping 30 of 32 Victoria shots.

Results from game four on Tuesday, March 20, were not available at press time.

Game five takes place in Victoria on Friday, March 23. Game six, if necessary, is scheduled for 7 pm on Saturday, March 24, in Powell River.

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Pool sharks win provincial title in Penticton DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River boasts a hot pocket of pool players in the province.

Players from Powell River “racked ‘em up” with the best in the province from February 26 to March 4 at the Canadian Cue Sports BC 8/9 Ball Championships held in Penticton.

Powell River Crazy 8s won the main event, going undefeated to claim the men’s mixed team 8-ball (C) open division.

13 players from Powell River travelled to Penticton to compete against 800 pool players from across BC. After going unbeaten through the A-side of the round-robin tournament, Crazy 8sTourism beat a team from Mission in the final match forcoastal the championship. by nature The team of Derek Schwartz, Chris Moore,Tourism Brian Mansell, Rick Gaebel and

Paul Marier were the best of 41 teams competing from across the province.

“It was long days of playing,” said Mansell, adding that the team has been playing together for only a year.

“We’ve found a group of guys who really do well together,” he added.

The Crazy 8s split $1,500 in prize money and earned entry into the 2019 provincials to defend its title.

Powell River’s Wayne Clancy won the men’s singles 8-ball qualifying event.

Also from Powell River, Richard Shute and Diane Pallos placed second in Scotch doubles (C) open division, and Tamara McPhee and Larry Anderson were second in Scotch doubles (A) advanced division.

Clay Gloslee, Kevin Henrichsohn, Mike Mathews and Marc Butula also represented Powell River while competing at the championships.

Powell River has one of the largest pool leagues in the province, according to Mansell.

Currently, about 120 players participate in the Powell River 8 Ball League, he said, playing a six-month season from September to April.

BILLIARD CHAMPS: [From left] The Powell River team of Derek Schwartz, Chris Moore, Brian Mansell, Rick Gaebel and Paul Marier won a team title at the recent BC 8/9 Ball Championships.

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Tourism Powell River is seeking nominations for people to serve on its board of directors for a commitment of a two-year term. We are looking for dedicated and enthusiastic individuals with experience and expertise in the following fields: tourism, marketing, financial, business, heritage, history, arts and culture, sustainability and fundraising.

Our board strives for diversity so your youthful, senior, cultural, or indigenous views and voice are encouraged.

All directors must be members of Tourism Powell River as per society bylaws. Memberships may be purchased at the AGM or in advance at Powell River Visitor Centre at 4760 Joyce Avenue.

For more information, or to be considered for nomination, please send a brief, personal statement of interest to info@discoverpowellriver.com If elected as a director, you will be required to sign a director's undertaking agreement and to attend a directors' orientation seminar.

Directors will be elected at Tourism Powell River's Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, beginning with a social hour at 4:30 pm at Myrtle Point Golf Club. Light refreshments will be served. Cash bar.

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January 16, 1945 - Saturday, March 17

MCKENZIE, William (Bill) J. June 13, 1920 - January 30, 2018 Bill passed away peacefully in Powell River, BC on January 30, 2018. As the saying goes, "He who laughs - lasts!" and Bill, who always enjoyed a good joke, was still making some quick one-liners into his 97th year.

He is survived by his children: Chris, Mike, Kelly and Brent; grandchildren: Megan, D’Arcy, Chad, Michael, Diane, Karen, Liam, Ryan, Kyra, Jennifer, Leiah, Kyla, and Erin; fourteen great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his wife of 74 years, Helen; daughters Patricia and Willa, and grandson Tommy.

Born on a farm near Whitewood, Saskatchewan, he spent most of his childhood in Spiritwood, where he married his sweetheart, Helen. Stories of opportunities drew him west in 1940 and the Bennet Company was quick to nab the strong young fellow to work on building the hospital in Powell River.

Helen followed with their first born, Pat, the next spring. After the hospital was completed, he went to work in the sawmill, then managed crews building pilot enclosures for fighter planes for Boeing. He was an operator at No. 1 steam plant for Mac and Blo until his retirement in 1985, then concentrated on his business as a residential electrician.

Numerous Powell River youngsters benefitted from his efforts to develop the Minor Hockey Association and several generations flourished under his coaching. Loving the game, he put his skills to good use coaching and playing with the Rodmay and Gentlemen Old Timers for many years. His lifelong passion for flying led him at the age of 67 to get his pilot’s license, purchase a wartime training plane and enjoy the freedom of the skies in the coastal area.

Family, friends and acquaintances all admired his strong work ethic, his honesty and integrity and the enjoyment he took from many simple pleasures. His gentle manner and engaging smile are warm memories for all of us and he will be remembered as a wonderful, caring person, especially within the family.

Special thanks from the family to Sylvie Paquette for all the compassionate support she provided to both Bill and Helen over their later years. The family also thanks the staff at Willingdon Creek Residence, especially those in House Six and the activities staff, and Dr. Skobkareva for providing wonderful care and comfort to Bill during his time there.

A private family celebration will be held at a later date.

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Diane peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 17, at Vancouver General Hospital. She is survived by her husband of 53 years James Scriver, son Jeremy Scriver (Karen), daughter Shannon Merritt (Chris), and grandchildren Spencer and Ashten.

The family wishes to thank all the home-care workers who helped her so much. A service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, March 24, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4946 Manson Avenue. A tea will follow.

Betty June Bond Born July 1, 1941 Passed peacefully March 10, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, grandmother, greatgrandmother and friend.

Mom chose a glorious spring morning to fly out over the ocean that she loved so much. I am sure the angels had been busy creating a beautiful garden for her to sit in and enjoy.

No more weeding, no more suffering, at peace. She will be missed by many.

There will be no service at her request.

Mom, we hold you in our hearts, and rely on you to continue to watch over us.

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City of Powell River Now accepting applications for Grants-in-Aid The City of Powell River is accepting General Grants-in-Aid applications. All applications must be received at the City Hall by March 31, 2018.

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