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NEW FERRY: Salish Orca set sail from Westview terminal for the first time on Tuesday, May 16. Despite running behind during its first day of sailings, Get the Peak toand Go experiencing a more than iPhone app now available in thefour-hour delay App Store or iTunes on Monday, May 22, due to operational issues, BC Ferries representatives say the vessel is a big improvement over Queen of Burnaby.

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Operational issues overshadowed the first week of sailings for BC Ferries’ newest vessel, the Salish Orca. On Monday, May 22, one of the busiest travel days of the summer, ferry customers at Little River and Westview terminals faced lengthy delays as the ship’s computer controls stopped communicating with its propulsion system.

Forced to call in electrical experts to correct the problem, BC Ferries saw the Orca, less than one week into service, experience more than four hours of delay on the Victoria Day holiday, said manager of public affairs Deborah Marshall.

“There are definitely learning curves with new vessels,” said Marshall. “We had engaged and disengaged this electrical breaker probably hundreds of times, but unfortunately we did have an issue that came up. Certainly, our engineers will take this as a learning going forward.”

BC Ferries launched its newest ferry on Tuesday, May 16, with its inaugural sailing from Comox to Powell River.

The new duel-fuel ferry replaced the 52-year-old Queen of Burnaby, which is now retired.

Loading the new vessel in Comox for its first run took longer than scheduled. By the time Salish Orca left Little River Terminal, it was already running about 20 minutes late, which was further compounded upon arrival at Westview Terminal. The first run from Westview departed 46 minutes late.

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“We’re learning what works and what doesn’t,” said Collins. “That adjustment process will go on for the first year of the ship. The big learnings, we’ll figure that out before peak season.”

While Collins could not predict the major disruption on Monday, Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee chair Kim Barton-Bridges said the issue will be discussed with him at a committee meeting this week.

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BC Ferries stands by latest ship nienced,” said Barton-Bridges. “I’m hoping there are just a few growing pains. We have our meeting on Thursday and we’ll definitely be talking about it. Hopefully, it won’t happen again.”

The new ferry has a 145-car capacity, 23 fewer than Queen of Burnaby’s 168-car capacity, although the Burnaby’s full capacity was rarely used due to ramps often being unavailable when commercial vehicles were aboard.

Features that stand out on the new ferry include large hatches in the upper car deck that allow access to the lower car deck, a welllit garage six lanes wide for cars.

Commercial vehicles and others that require more height clearance are loaded onto the upper deck.

Collins said the crew will improve its loading speed by having the lower deck hatch raised so vehicles can be loaded on lower and upper decks at the same time.

Collins added that he understands passengers may not perceive the lower deck as an attractive place to park, but said one of the perks of parking there is that the lower decks are the first to unload.

Powell River residents Richard and

Lynn Klatt were the first passengers “It was a real pleasure to take tween 12 and 13 knots. Running to board the ship at Westview and it out into the open ocean; a lot time for the ferry remains 90 minmade the roundtrip that morning of fun,” said Smit. “It’s extremely utes in order to maintain the same schedule, however more time can back to Westview. Lynn went to the maneuverable.” ferry terminal ticket booth at 6 am According to Smit, a big differ- be made up if the vessel is delayed ence between Queen of Burnaby at the dock. to purchase tickets.

Ferry advisory committee mem“Richard wanted to go on. He just and Salish Orca is that the new ferry does not need to be turned ber Karen Skadsheim said the loves ferries,” said Lynn.

Richard, who lived in Victoria, around because its bridge has fact the ship does not have to where Queen of Burnaby was built, 360-degree visibility and controls turn around to load and unload will result in valuable time savsaid that while he was not on its in- on both sides. augural sailing in 1965, he rememSalish Orca’s sharper hull shape ings, approximately 10 minutes bered the ship when it of docking time on both was a little less rusty. sides. Queen of Burnaby “I was on the Burnaby had loading doors at It’s a modern vessel geared when it was young,” said both ends of the ship, to getting mobility-challenged Richard. “I was a little but only one bridge lopassengers on board. We have cated at the front. The younger then, too.” ship docked bow-first at Richard said he is very a lot more amenities on board.

Little River and sternimpressed with the new MICHAEL SMIT first at Westview. ship and any concerns BC FERRIES SALISH ORCA SENIOR MASTER “One of the reasons he had about its size why they cancelled sailwent away after he and tends to cut through swells rath- ings for weather was negotiating Lynn were given a tour.

“We got the platinum tour,” said er than bouncing over top of the turnaround,” said Skadsheim.

Salish Orca has two elevators, Richard. “They took us up to the them like Queen of Burnaby did, said Smit. It will mean improved four stairwells, a full galley and bridge. It was fabulous.”

Michael Smit, Salish Orca’s senior heavy-weather performance and a washrooms on each deck.

“It’s a modern vessel geared to master, who spent about seven smoother ride for passengers, he getting mobility-challenged pasyears on Queen of Burnaby, is one added.

Large steel visors on hydraulic sengers on board,” said Smit. of the new vessel’s five captains.

He helped drive the ship from the lifts at each end protect car decks “We have a lot more amenities on Canary Islands through the Panama from sea spray. Salish Orca is faster, board.”

Smit said he heard mostly posiCanal during its 50-day journey too, running at just over 15 knots; Queen Burnaby topped out at be- tive comments from passengers from Poland to Canada.

on the first day, but he did hear some concerns about the number of stairs on the vessel. Keeping elevators reliable on this class of ship will be important, he added.

“There are a lot of stairs on the ship,” agreed Collins. “When you’re on the lower car deck and you step into the stair well and look up, it’s a sight.”

One feature not visible to the travelling public, but significant to the ship, is that it operates on liquified natural gas (LNG) as well as low-sulphur marine diesel.

Collins said using natural gas over diesel can reduce a ship’s operating costs by up to 40 per cent.

“There’s no other technology in the marine world that will save you that kind of money,” he said.

BC Ferries estimates that running the ship on LNG will reduce carbon emissions roughly the equivalent to taking 1,900 cars off the road annually.

Collins acknowledged that BC Ferries has taken a considerable risk building a passenger and vehicle ferry fuelled by LNG, one of the first in Canada, but said everything has gone smoothly with it so far.

“The LNG,” he said, “has been extraordinary.”

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Large parcel to be city-owned as question of tree ownership remains unresolved CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

STANDING TALL: City of Powell River council has authorized the purchase of the land between Brooks Secondary School and Millennium Park and will continue to seek greater clarity on who owns the standing timber on the 132-acre parcel within Lot 450. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

ed land near Oceanview Education Centre for development, asked councillors if they had considered breaking up the larger parcel into smaller, more affordable agricultural lots to encourage urban farming.

Brewer said that council is looking at a range of uses for the land and Krausz’s suggestion is one of them.

We would like nothing more than to own those trees, believe me. We do have a legal opinion and we’re still not finished dealing with that.

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Brewer said his focus right now is completing the purchase, though potential uses for the land include subdividing and sell portions for farming or other uses, adding to Millennium Park and retaining some of the currently unauthorized trails that snake through the parcel.

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ber on the 132-acre parcel is still unclear.

“Everyone has just gone along with this idea that Island Timberlands owns the timber,” said Orchiston.

“Clearly, there is some common doubt by senior staff and by members of the public whether Island Timberlands does or ever did own the timber on that land.”

Formosa said that time was of the essence to complete the deal and the issue of the tree ownership is something still being discussed in council’s closeddoor meetings.

“We would like nothing more than to own those trees, believe me,” said Formosa. “We do have a legal opinion and we’re still not finished dealing with that.”

Formosa said owning the land will put the city in a better position to ascertain who owns the trees.

“We are not laying down on this,” said Formosa.

“We’ll be in a much better position to further solve this dilemma as owners.”

City renews PREP deal

City of Powell River will renew its agreement with Powell River Employment Program (PREP) Society to provide business retention and expansion services.

The program is designed to help the city’s existing businesses identify barriers to growth and expansion. It also allows for input from local businesspeople on potential changes that could be made to better support business development and strengthening the local economy.

The cost of the program is $25,000 and is included in the city’s 2017 financial plan as part of the economic development budget funded from general taxation.

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Councillors were not definitive about plans for the Lot 450 parcel, other than to say the purchase would give the city greater say in the future use of the land.

Powell River resident Rob Krausz, who earlier this month raised concerns about council’s support for rezoning rural-designat-

“At least owning it gives us these options,” said Brewer.

The city made its January offer after international school Sino Bright’s offer expired. Sino Bright let the deal expire after it was unable to secure a portion of the parcel’s exclusion from the provincial agricultural land reserve.

Powell River mayor Dave Formosa said that council was looking to have an agrologist perform a soil study on the city’s Black Point airport reserve land.

He added that they would consider approaching the BC Agricultural Land Commission with an offer of a swap for better quality land, a move that could potentially increase the amount of agricultural land in Powell River while freeing up some of the 132-acre parcel in Lot 450 for nonagricultural use.

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Though the purchase price is $800,000, half of that would come back to the city as a dividend from the waterfront development corporation, said Brewer.

“So, in effect, we’re paying $400,000 for it,” he said.

NEW LISTING

City of Powell River council has authorized the borrowing of $800,000 for the purchase of a 132-parcel of land adjacent to Millennium Park in Lot 450.

At its Thursday, May 18, meeting, council officially decided to borrow the purchase funds over a five-year period from the BC Municipal Finance Authority.

Council originally announced its intention to purchase the land adjacent to Brooks Secondary School at a special finance committee meeting on Tuesday, April 25.

Councillor Russell Brewer said at the May 18 meeting that the purchase of the treed land in centre of the municipality was strategic.

“If the city and community owns the property then we have more control over it,” said Brewer, “more so than if some other entity does.”

The city’s January 6 offer to PRSC Limited Partnership, a joint venture between Tla’amin Nation’s Tees’kwat Land Holdings and the city’s Powell River Waterfront Development Corporation, had previously been discussed in closed meetings.

The land purchase deal is subject to secured financing and is included in the city’s 2017 financial plan. Closing for the purchase is June 30.

Discussions of land deals such as this one happen in closed meetings because if

The names of Powell River’s new sustainability steering committee members were announced last week. The committee will be comprised of representatives from Powell River Youth Advisory Council, community sustainability groups and members of the general public.

Committee members will include youth advisory council representative Bayley Hollingsworth, with Zevier Brewer as alternate; community sustainability action group representative on behalf of Climate Action Powell River Jack Anderson, with Bill LytleMcGhee as alternate; and community members Anastasia Lukyanova, Stacey McCausland, Steve Short and Carlos Williams.

This will be the city’s second sustainability steering committee. The first, which ran between 2013 and 2015, helped develop the city’s integrated community sustainability plan.

The new committee will be tasked with helping to implement the plan’s recommendations.

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Regional district expands staff CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

vincial government has increased its requirements, including wastewater treatment, cemeteries, Crown land lease reporting, garbage Powell River Regional District ad- management and recycling, asset manageministration is reorganizing its operations ment and others. and hiring more staff in order to meet inBrabazon said the former provincial govcreased expectations from the provincial ernment’s mantra of small government has government. caught up to the regional district. Less proRegional district board chair Patrick vincial government simply means transferBrabazon announced Monday, May 15, ring that responsibility to the local level and that due to increased demands in provincial translates to greater financial reporting and complexities, he said. reporting and regulations the regional district will be creating eight One of the clearest examples, according to Brabazon, is the implenew positions, four of which will require new staff to be hired. mentation of the 2014 provincial “We have to up our performance fire commissioners report on standardized training levels. to meet the provincial standards,” said Brabazon.

“We have no choice,” he said. ”All The newly created positions inof our fire departments have to be clude manager of asset manage- Patrick Brabazon upgraded to meet this new stanment and strategic initiatives; dard mandated by the province.” manager of operational services; manager of Regional district manager of emergency technical services; occupational health and services Ryan Thoms said that BC fire comsafety coordinator; accountant; GIS/survey missioner Gord Anderson’s 2014 training technician; operational services clerk; and guide has clarified the minimum requirements for training and competency for technical services clerk.

The increased costs of hiring eight new firefighters.

A revamped provincial Fire Safety Act staff members is built into the 2017 financial plan, said Brabazon. was passed in 2016, but has yet to be Brabazon said the new positions have been implemented. created to relieve the current overload on ex“With the revamped act, it sure looks like isting staff. there will be more pressure applied on local “We are not unique in the province,” he governments and fire departments to step added. “Every local government is facing the up,” said Thoms. same problem.”

Brabazon said the region’s fire departAccording to a report from regional district ments were “perfectly competent yesterday, chief administrative officer Al Radke, there but just not competent today, according to are at least 30 different areas where the pro- the paperwork.

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Powell River Provincial Court May 16-17, 2017 Fraud

Josh Leslie Michael Bennett (born 1988) was handed a six-month conditional sentence with 18 months of probation, ordered to pay $4,037 in restitution and levied a $100 victim surcharge for fraud $5,000 or under.

Theft

Sandra Christine Cuschieri (born 1953) was given a suspended sentence with one year of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under.

Forgery

Russell Gerald Isadore Fisher (born 1960) was given a 30-day conditional

sentence with one year of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge for forgery.

Uttering threats

Alora Dawn Gale (born 1990) was given a conditional discharge with one year of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge for uttering threats to cause death or bodily harm.

Driving while prohibited

Daniel Elden Greenwood (born 1991) was fined $500, prohibited from driving for one year and handed a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited or licence suspended.

Breach of undertaking

Curtis Clayton Hackett (born 1977) was released on

his own recognizance and fined $500 after being sentenced to jail time served and levied a $100 victim surcharge for three counts of breach of undertaking and three counts of fear of injury or damage by another person.

Theft

Nathen William Lawrence Morell (born 1974) was given a 90-day conditional sentence with one year of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge for theft $5,000 or under.

Driving while disqualified

Robyn Nicole Rogers (born 1994) was sentenced to a two-year driving prohibition with a $500 fine and levied a $150 victim surcharge for two counts of operating a motor vehicle while being disqualified.

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Powell River Regional District board will wait until the provincial government’s fixed-link study is released before providing further financial aid to a local group advocating for the construction of a provincial highway connecting Powell River to the interior of BC. The regional district’s committee of the whole defeated a recommendation to provide a $4,000 grant-in-aid to Third Crossing Society at its meeting on Thursday, May 11. It is the society’s second request since March when it asked for a $5,000

grant to seek provincewide support through attending the Association of Vancouver Island Coastal Communities and Union of BC Municipalities conferences.

The regional board has postponed the request until the release of the government’s fixed-link report, currently being prepared by consultants RF Binnie. The Binnie report was expected in December 2016, but has been pushed back and has yet to be released.

“Third Crossing had come to us earlier and we deferred our decision,” said regional district board chair Patrick Brabazon. “We said no because we’re waiting for the Binnie report, and now they’ve come back again asking, but without any new purpose.”

Brabazon said even if the Binnie report is further delayed, he does not think the regional district board is going to jump in to support one fixed-link option over any other.

Third Crossing president Gary Fribance said that his group was disappointed the regional district has not seen fit to support its advocacy of the highway connection.

“We understand their position,” said Fribance. “We’re going to do some private fundraising and reduce our budget to something less than we believe it should be.”

He said Third Crossing’s board met Wednesday, May 17, to discuss the society’s finances.

“We have an action plan and we’re going to pursue it,” he said. “It’ll be business as usual for us.”

The regional district provided previous grants to the society of $1,000 in 2015 and $3,000 in 2016.

Fribance said Third Crossing supports a highway running east from Powell River connecting just north of Squamish, as well as the construction of a bridge across Howe Sound at Anvil Island.

Fribance estimates that

the interior highway project could cost as much as $2.5 billion, but would create an economic benefit in the region of $3 billion in the first 10 years.

Fribance said his group will continue its advocacy throughout the province for a connection between mid-Vancouver Island to the BC interior communities.

Meanwhile, Brabazon said he is continuing to work with Sunshine Coast Regional District chair Gary Nohr on the connectivity of the Langdale and Earls Cove ferries and waiting to see what effect the provincial election will have on government transportation priorities.

Fribance said it is doubtful that the Binnie report will provide the rationale for the province to build a connection primarily for Metro Vancouver and Sunshine Coast.

“There is simply not enough population,” said Fribance, “to justify the cost.”

Council approves wastewater treatment applications Wildwood sewer line priority in consolidated facility plans CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River will apply for infrastructure grants to pay for the second phase of development in its consolidated wastewater treatment plant.

City council approved a staff request to apply to the Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) Strategic Priorities Fund at its Thursday, May 18, meeting. According to city director of infrastructure Tor Birtig, the fund

will provide up to 100 per cent of project funds.

“We feel this is a great opportunity to advance our project,” Birtig told council.

Phase two calls for the installation of sewer lines from Wildwood and Westview to Townsite, where a new consolidated plant is planned to be constructed in 2020.

Each local government in the province is able to apply for two grants of up to $6 million for infrastructure projects.

City chief administrative officer Mac Fraser said the UBCM fund is supported by federal government infrastructure funds.

“This is another example of how eager the federal government is to fund in-

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Fraser said the first priority is tying Wildwood into the existing Townsite system, which BC Ministry of Environment has approved.

Birtig said the estimated costs for connecting Wildwood and Westview to Townsite are $6 million each.

Once the Wildwood line is complete it will connect into Townsite’s existing system and be ready for Tla’amin Nation to connect near the city’s northern boundary.

Meanwhile, Powell River Regional District will apply for a $2.5 million grant to construct a commercial waste transfer station as part of the Marine Avenue incinerator site closure and resource recovery centre project.

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As the long wait for the Salish Orca came to an end last week, speculation about the new ferry running between Westview and Comox did not. More than four hours of delay on Victoria Day due to operational issues fuelled the negative chatter. Regardless of its rocky start, the new boat is an improvement on the old one.

One major misconception about the Salish Orca is that its 145-vehicle capacity is much smaller than the now-retired Queen of Burnaby, which will cause more travellers to be left behind. The fact is the Burnaby only held 23 more vehicles and its percentage of overloads during 2017 was a mere 0.7 percent, usually on holiday and summer weekends.

Although 23 extra cars could be a lot during the thick of festival season, the Burnaby rarely fit that many on anyway, as commercial vehicles often rendered one or both of the upper platforms useless.

Despite the perception that BC Ferries will be turning away droves of passengers with its new, slightly smaller vessel, overall utilization statistics on the Powell River to Comox run were less than 36 percent in 2016 and just shy of 31 percent the year prior.

Behind schedule for a number of its runs, One major misconception and with that unforabout the Salish Orca is that tunate and lengthy delay on the holiday its 145-vehicle capacity is Monday due to a cirmuch smaller than the nowcuit breaker and comretired Queen of Burnaby, puter system not getting along, BC Ferries’ which will cause more official line throughtravellers to be left behind. out the week was that crews were still working out the kinks in loading and operating the new vessel.

With time, BC Ferries should have Salish Orca running smoothly. As proven on Monday night, if delays do happen the new, faster boat is able to make up lost time.

Unfortunately, the Orca’s schedule and crossing time remain the same as the Burnaby, despite its capacity to go between two and three knots faster.

Perhaps whenever BC Ferries looks at scheduling for the run they will take that faster speed into account. At the very least, they could add the Wednesday and Saturday afternoon sailings they took away in spring of 2014 back to the schedule. Many are still shaking their heads over that.

Despite a rough start for Salish Orca, we should have a sense of relief that Queen of Burnaby’s service has finally ended.

Wherever the Burnaby ends up, may it rust in peace.

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By Paul McMahon City of Powell River’s five-year financial plan, 2017 to 2021, is unsustainable.

Council’s inability to control expenditures and its obsession to focus on the holy grail of municipal politics, the amount of property tax increase, has resulted in a missed financial opportunity.

The current council entered office in 2015 with a very strong fiscal position: financial surplus of approximately $2 million and increases of property tax revenue of $1.1 million, or 7.3 percent, from 2014.

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The positive financial position has been squandered due to poor financial management, generally, council’s inability to say no to any and all requests.

Here is the financial plan, 2017 to 2021, in summary: expenses

The positive financial position has been squandered due to poor financial management; generally, council’s inability to say no to any and all requests. exceed revenue, a debt-serving cost increase of 27 per cent for interest and 60 per cent for principal, reserves dropped $5 million and repayment to equipment re-

serves accounts deferred.

Examples of excess spending include: double-digit per cent increase in protective services to cover salary increase and additional staff for fire and police during a five-year period of zero population growth. Solidwaste collection costs are also climbing, the additional end costs undefined.

Then there is the folly of social programs, all of which consume money, but more importantly divert city staff resources from core responsibilities. It may even add to councils’ overall body of work.

Council’s reaction to the cost savings of proposed service reductions, including reduced hours at Powell River Recreation Complex, was not only disappointing due to councillor CaroleAnn Leishman’s adamant »7

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LETTERS » I just couldn’t help but wonder when I read the story [“Council upholds ban,” May 10] regarding plastic water bottles.

To suggest nobody will carry water in any containers other than single-use plastic bottles is just not realistic. It seems to be based on convenience that many people choose to carry water in single-use plastic bottles as opposed to containers designed for this use, including aluminum, stainless steel or any other type of reusable vessel. If, however, examples are made that there are easy-to-use alternatives, people will eventually make the change.

Anyone attending the Vancouver Island Music Fest in Comox Valley will come away impressed with how the issue of containing drinking water, as well as the overall protection of the environment, occupies centre stage at the large event.

At the festival grounds, where up to 10,000 people attend each day, water is available, but plastic containers are strongly banned.

There are water filling stations everywhere and water wagons pulled around by young volunteers allow easy access to water for everyone. If you forget to bring your own container, you can buy a souvenir (nonplastic) bottle for a nominal cost.

Also, in the spirit of getting everyone on board for recycling, there are drop sites manned by volunteers so there is no confusion as to how to dispose of your items. And the great thing is, no one gripes and everyone sees just how much importance is placed on being responsible for the health of the planet.

There is no fear of banning plastics in Comox and there should not be here in Powell River.

Jerry Eskes Park Avenue

6« VIEWPOINT rejection of any service cuts, but more significant, councillors’ failure to ask about the impact it would have. Would complex users go without, or simply select a different time? Increasing hours of service, in a surplus-capacity environment, is not cost-effective.

The major budget issue as yet un-

Rough start BC Ferries really has hit rock bottom. The first run on the first day of the new ferry [“Quick Peak: Salish Orca sails,” May 10] was 46 minutes late.

So much for its so-called service speed of 15.5 knots and capability to go faster to make up for lost time/ delayed sailings. They have had it for 4.5 months doing dock trials and crew training; absolutely unbelievable.

The big ferries they got for the Olympic traffic seemed to go into service in a matter of weeks after arrival.

Obviously, the crew training didn’t work too well as the first delayed sailing was due to operational delays.

The last Queen of Burnaby run was cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.

Every since a captain parked the Queen of Chilliwack off Blubber Bay for 12 hours in a storm instead of returning to Powell River for the night,

resolved is the tax exemption for our major industrial sector (Catalyst Paper Corporation). Failure to achieve a $300,000 to $500,000 annual increase starting in 2018 could create a $2-million shortfall in the five-year plan.

Herein lies the financial time bomb: rather than scrambling to find $500,000 in 2018, closure of the mill with a loss of 16 per cent of property tax revenue

things have never been the same.

Mandatory cancellations at 70-kilometre per hour wind gusts (real or imaginary) seem to have affected the latest crews, who, by the way, have lost complete interest in how fast they can load and unload. They used to be real slick until a couple of years ago, then the crews changed and it has never been the same since.

A few years ago, very quietly, BC Ferries changed the sailing time on the run from 1.25 hours to 1.5 hours without any publicity whatsoever, due to, I understand, the engines getting very old and worn out. I suppose it is too much to hope that the service goes back to a 1.25hour crossing time. It makes a heck of a difference to people who have 10:30 or 11 am medical appointments on Vancouver Island.

This is not a good omen for the future.

Morris Moser Maple Avenue

would be a financial catastrophe.

What are council’s financial sustainability plans for a smooth transition if the mill does ever close, and does the city have reserves for the very costly site-decommissioning, remediation and legal requirements?

Paul McMahon is a resident of Powell River.

More than one way to improve democracy The connection between democracy and elections is supposed to be obvious, but the actual experience of elections suggests there is a disconnect between the two.

The recent provincial election was no exception. Residents are expected to gain enough knowledge, bit by bit over four weeks, to make a thoughtful, intelligent decision in marking their ballot with consequences that will last for four years. Political parties are tasked with convincing people in that same period that they have the best interests of the people at heart. It’s a recipe for frustration and manipulation.

What was encouraging about this election was the majority of people were not fooled by the outrageous amount of money spent

by BC Liberals. What was maddening is that despite 60 per cent of people wanting real change, no one has a clear mandate to provide

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By Murray Dobbin

it, thanks again to the firstpast-the-post voting system.

Thankfully, two parties are committed to proportional representation, but it is worth exploring beyond that electoral reform. Our current system is so blatantly undemocratic that many see proportional representation as a panacea for all that ails us. In fact, while proportional representation does put an end to one party dictatorships, it does not automatically provide better government.

Which begs the question: what would actually change our democracy in a fundamental way? The answer is political literacy. Party politics has now become so professionalized that the only role for most members is to give money and volunteer at election time. Public engagement suffers as a result.

It doesn’t have to be this way. It would be interesting if at least one of the parties actually had a permanent presence in Powell River over the next four years; holding discussions, sponsoring inspiring speakers, organizing study circles on issues chosen by residents and debating policies before elections.

The only such event that I can recall in recent years was a forum on housing that was sponsored by MLA Nicholas Simons. Some 200 people showed up; it was a great event, non-partisan and an exercise in community con-

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ACROSS 1. What bit Cleo 4. “____ the night before. . .”

8. “____ Horizon” 12. Suffering 13. Beg 14. Not at home 15. Train driver 17. Cry 18. Soda container 19. Immediately 21. On ____ (tense) 24. Pickle portion 26. Lingerie item 27. Come into 31. Hairless 33. Large rodent 34. Extinct bird 35. Add sugar to 37. Suture 38. Hue 40. Garden veggie 41. Deli meat 44. Sailor’s consent 46. Say grace 47. And so forth: 2 wds.

52. Skin affliction 53. Witness 54. Polish 55. Remove 56. At loose ____ 57. Hurricane center

5. Small birds 6. ____ of Reason 7. Snake 8. Tiered 9. Is obliged to 10. Food seasoning 11. Memo error 16. Frost 20. College shout 21. Decreases 22. Sketch 23. High wind 25. Baby grand, e.g.

28. Fragrant blossom 29. Concept 30. Suburb 32. Rotten 33. Soothe 36. Huck’s pal 39. Ran fast 40. Gamble 41. Health centers 42. Building curve 43. Pool division 45. Somber evergreens 48. Soft metal 49. Lamb’s ma 50. Beam 51. Paul Bunyan’s tool

sensus building.

Sweden has intimate experience with participatory democracy. For several decades, Swedish politics featured participatory budgeting, citizen participation in the design and delivery of social programs and even government subsidies for citizen study circles. Some 300,000 such circles were reported each year, promoting education and political and economic literacy. The result? Over 80 per cent of people expressed trust in their governments, which in turn had to treat them like adults at election time.

For politicians wishing to experiment in participatory democracy, there is no better place than Powell River, which already has a strong sense of community. Any takers?

TIME TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?

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

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We would like to congratulate Jim Bartfai on his retirement after 34 years of employment at Massullo Motors.

A special thank you to Jim for his years of hard work and dedication to our customers and to Annette and myself.

We hope that retirement brings you and Maria wonderful things.

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Foster Parents Needed The Ministry of Children and Family Development in Powell River is seeking skilled individuals/families to provide foster care in the Powell River area. Experience and skills in child care or a related field are considered an asset. Homes for children of all ages are needed.

In particular, we are looking for a home and caregivers who are able to provide long-term care to a young boy who has experienced a disrupted early life. He needs caring and consistent caregivers who can support his behavioural and developmental needs. Despite some behavioural challenges, he is extremely bright and engaging.

He is well liked and has great potential if provided compassionate and skilled intervention. Powell River is his home community and a great place to grow up. Caregivers would need to follow a consistent behavioural plan, supported by community professionals. A generous support package includes a fee for service to the caregivers.

For more information, please contact the Powell River Branch of the Ministry of Children and Family Development at: 604 485-0600.

slowly dissipating, cycling enthusiasts are dusting off their bikes and making sure tires, brakes, frames and accessories are road and trail ready for another season of two-wheel, personal power commuting.

While hardcore cyclists battle the elements yearround, the entire cycling community will be out in full force throughout the week of Monday, May 29, to Saturday, June 3, to celebrate Bike to Work and School Week in Powell River.

“The whole focus of the week is on fun, health and wellness, and encouraging adults and kids to get out and make physical activity part of their daily routines,” said local Bike to Work and School Week coordinator Kerry Jones. “It is a weeklong celebration, but we hope people will continue cycling afterward, too.”

Now in her third year as coordinator, Jones not only talks the talk, she walks the walk, or in this case, rides the ride.

“I’m retired, but I ride to the store sometimes, or to go for coffee,” she said. “I’m also an off-road mountain biker, but this past winter was a bit challenging due to the weather.”

Started in Victoria by a group of cyclists committed to raising the profile of commuter cycling, Bike to Work Week is now held annually throughout BC. The inaugural event in 1995 featured 500 participants. By 2016, the program had grown to include 52 communities and 36,998 riders.

In Powell River, 212 adult riders and 60 teenagers took part in 2016, 36 of whom were new riders, said Jones.

“We would love to get more people involved,” said Jones, who is also a member of Powell River Cycling Association, host of the local event.

In addition to adult teams and individuals, local schools and their students regularly participate in Bike to Work and School Week.

Parents Kim Leahy and Mike McHugh have been involved since their old-

FAMILY AFFAIR: From Monday, May 29, to Saturday, June 3, Mike McHugh, Kim Leahy and their children [from left] Demi, four, Piper, nine, Benjamin, 13, and Charlotte, 11, will participate as a family in Bike to Work and School Week.

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est child Benjamin, now 13, was in grade two at Edgehill Elementary School.

Five years later, his siblings Charlotte, 11, Piper, nine, and even four-year-old Demi, are part of the family team.

“Ever since Ben has been participating, we have as well,” said Leahy. “In addition to health benefits, we think it is positive that we lower emissions harmful to the environment when we choose to cycle instead of driving.”

The family will ride to school together and then mom and dad will continue on to work. Leahy said the entire family is passionate about cycling in general, whether it involves mountain biking or riding on the street.

“The kids seem to have a better day, and I have a better day at work if I ride; it just gets the oxygen to the brain,” she said. “We are pretty much for anything that promotes outdoor activity and being outside.”

Jones said organizers not only encourage people to ride their bikes to school or work, but also to do errands around town.

“You can easily hop on a bike rather than getting in a car,” she said. “The city has been working on bicycling lanes and the intention is that even Joyce Avenue will eventually have a bike lane; that will make it easier and safer for people to do that ride.”

Special events are sched-

uled throughout the week, including bike checks, coffee, snacks and daily prize draws from 7:30-9:30 am Monday to Friday at a celebration station in front of First Credit Union on Joyce Avenue.

“A volunteer bike mechanic there can look at a bike that might have a small problem,” said Jones. “They can adjust brakes and take care of minor things.”

In addition to the morning checkups, a bike maintenance evening has been added to this year’s schedule.

From 7-8 pm on Wednesday, May 31, at Powell River Bike and Skate Park, bicycle technicians will be on hand to show bike owners how to make minor adjustments and properly care for their bikes at home.

“Kids and adults can come out and learn how to oil their chain or check their brakes, or maybe change a tire,” said Jones. “It is free, just show up with your ears and/or your bike.”

Other highlights of the week include a pancake breakfast on Friday, June 2, at First Credit Union and a free pizza and prizes gathering, including a ride around the new paved pathway at Powell River Recreation Complex, from 12-2 pm on Saturday, June 3.

For more information, call 604.414.7082 or email kandr jones@gmail.com.

To register a team or individual, go to biketowork.ca/ powell-river.

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No garbage is produced. Please bring your own plate or buy one at the festival

Breakfast, lunch & great home baking!

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Chowder Challenge • Lund Community Hall 5-8 pm • Silent auction. Free admission Everyone over 19 years old welcome

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SUNDAY, MAY 28

10 am-3 pm • Desolation Sound Lunch Cruise To reserve, call 604.483.8128 10 am-5 pm • KidZone 10 am-5 pm • Artisan and craft booths 11-11:15 am • Waterfront Stage Greetings and announcements by MC 11:15-11:45 am • Waterfront Stage Otaqken Canoe Family - traditional native drumming and singing 12-12:45 pm • Waterfront Stage Phil Williams and Ryan Schmesiter 12-4 pm • Food booths, $5 per serving All day • Restaurant specials 12-4 pm • Live shellfish sales 12-12:30 pm • Cooking demonstration by Kurt Pyrch, The Historic Lund Hotel. Free.

1-2 pm • Waterfront Stage Devon Hanley and friends 1-3 pm • Shellfish Appie Cruise • $60 per person To reserve, call 604.483.1131 2-2:30 pm • Cooking demonstration by John Walls. Free.

2-4 pm • Harbour Kayak Tour • By donation To reserve, call 604.414.6884 2:15-3:15 pm • Waterfront Stage Lukah Bouchard 3-5 pm • Marine Park Zodiac Tour To reserve, call 604.483.7900 3:30-4:30 pm • Waterfront Stage Lotus and the Wildflower 4-4:30 pm • Oyster shucking demonstration at the cooking demos booth 4:40-5 pm Waterfront Stage Powell River Clansman Pipes and Drums 6-11 pm • Oyster shucking contest, seafood buffet and musicians at Laughing Oyster $35 per person, to reserve, call 604.483.9775 7-11:30 pm • Improve theatre and music

8-10 am • Pancake Breakfast • $5 per plate Hosted at the Boardwalk Restaurant. All proceeds go to Northside Fire Department 10 am-3 pm • Desolation Sound Lunch Cruise. To reserve, call 604.483.8128 10 am-5 pm • KidZone 10 am-5 pm • Artisan and craft booths 11-11:15 am • Waterfront Stage Greetings and announcements by MC 11:15-11:45 am • Waterfront Stage One Voices Choir 12-4pm • Food booths, $5 per serving All day • Restaurant specials 12-4 pm • Live shellfish sales 12-12:30 pm • Cooking demonstration by The Historic Lund Hotel. Free.

12-12:45 pm • Waterfront Stage Al Stepaniuk 1-3 pm • Shellfish Appie Cruise $60 per person, to reserve, call 604.483.1131 1-1:45 pm • Waterfront Stage Roger Langmaid 2-4 pm • Harbour Kayak Tour By donation. To reserve, call 604.414.6884 12-12:30 pm • Cooking demonstration by David Bowes, Laughing Oyster. Free.

2-2:45 pm • Waterfront Stage Shack à Jam 3-3:45 pm • Waterfront Stage Lukah Bouchard 3:30-5 pm • Marine Park Zodiac Tour To reserve, call 604.483.7900 4-4:30 pm • Cooking demonstration by Roy Blackwell, Boardwalk Restaurant. Free.

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Celebrating its 10th anniversary this year, Lund Shellfish Festival is back again with vendors, music, tours and, of course, delectable shellfish tasting at Lund Harbour. The festival runs the weekend of May 26 to 28 and is organized by Lund Community Society.

Besides the scenic drive out to Lund and the bevy of cultural and entertainment options that await attendees, here are five other excellent reasons why you should attend this weekend’s Lund Shellfish Festival.

Chowder challenge Friday night is all about the Lund Shellfish Festival Chowder Challenge, a timehonoured tradition where one local chef is given the honour of being recognized as the best chowder-maker in Lund. And yes, there are tastings!

Musical offerings This year’s musical lineup at the Waterfront Stage features many recognizable names in the local music scene, including Devon Hanley, Lotus and the Wildflower, Lukah Bouchard, Roger Langmaid and even the Powell River Clansman Pipe Band, who are sure to bring Lund Harbour alive with the rousing sound of bagpipes and drums.

Bring home the bounty Live shellfish sales take place from 12-4 pm Saturday and Sunday. If your day is planned day right, you can sample shellfish for lunch and have a shellfish cookout at home for dinner later that night.

Enjoy the area Lund businesses are offering tours of the area during the weekend, so why not take some time to revel in its natural beauty? Check the schedule to the left for information on shellfish lunch cruises, kayak tours, zodiac tours and more.

Cheap ride Powell River Regional District authorized money from its public transit budget in order to provide bus service to and from the festival. For $2 each way, you can catch a ride out to the festival and back, four times daily, on Saturday and Sunday.

For more information on Lund Shellfish Festival, refer to the schedule on this page, or go to lundbc.ca and click the “Shellfish Festival” tab.

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Carman at the Carman Active Living Centre Altona at the Millennium Exhibition Centre June 12th & 13th June(open 14 & 15through Winkler atlunch) the Winkler Winkler at the Winkler Seniors Centre Seniors Centre June 16 & 17 June 16 & 17 ID Required Valid Government Photo Valid Government Photo ID Required Valid Government Photo ID Required

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Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin will be in Powell River May 27th and 28th! You can bring your gold, silver, coins and Canadian paper money to the Powell River Seniors Centre on Cranberry Street from 10am to 5pm Saturday and from 10am to 4pm on Sunday. No appointment is required. Barry Dick is a precious metals buyer and President of Ursa Major Gold, Silver & Coin.

“Ursa Major has the unique advantage of dealing direct with a smelter” said Dick.

“That allows us to cut out one or even two middlemen. Ursa Major purchases gold and silver from other gold buyers, pawn shops, dentists, jewellers and jewellery makers as well as from the general public.” In terms of the US dollar, gold and silver prices appear low. The weak Canadian dollar means prices are strong with gold between $1,600 and $1,700 per ounce, and silver in the $22 per ounce range.

Ursa Major analyzes your gold, silver, coins and paper money while you watch, with the process explained to you in detail. Coins with numismatic value are set aside from those with a ‘melt’ value. Silver items such as jewellery and flatware are analyzed for hallmark identification. Items thought to contain gold will also be analyzed for hallmarks, and then confirmed using precise testing that is done while you watch. Then a cash offer is made and you decide to sell or not.

Dick took out his first gold claim when he turned 16 in the 1970’s and has been involved with precious metals ever since.

An ardent gold panner, he was a regular at the world championship gold panning competition with a personal best of 3rd place in 1984. Now he concentrates on building the wholesale business with jewellers and brokers while taking the roadshow out one or two times a month across Western Canada.

“People bring in all kinds of interesting items, but for the most part it is a broken or old chain, unloved jewelry, a single earring, and out of fashion items like charm bracelets.

We also accept dental gold. Lately I see more and more silver flatware sets, but before you bring those in please make sure it says “Sterling” on the handle. There is a lot of silver plated flatware that we can’t buy because it’s silver plated” says Dick. Another valuable item is coin with silver content.

Dimes, Quarters, Half Dollars and Dollars from Canada and America can be sorted and the silver content determined in no time at all. People are encouraged to bring in any and all coins for assessment.

Ursa Major also assesses and purchases Canadian and Dominion of Canada Paper Money. Ursa Major has extensive experience working with estate sales, executors, widows and widowers in a respectful and caring manner. No appointment necessary.

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Order of Canada book recognizes disability advocate Milestone collection highlights longtime resident

IONATAN WAISGLUSS Peak contributor

Powell River resident Geraldine Braak recently received a new book in the mail, a publication in which she and 49 other Canadians are celebrated for their contributions on a national level.

The book, entitled They Desire a Better Country: The Order of Canada in 50 Stories, is a milestone publication that celebrates the 50-year history of one of Canada’s highest honours.

It also includes well-known Canadians such as singer Céline Dion, astronaut Chris Hadfield and musician Oscar Peterson.

“The Order of Canada has recognized 7,000 individuals over the years,” said Braak. “I was surprised that

NATIONAL RECOGNITION: Powell River resident Geraldine Braak displays a new book recognizing a lifetime of advocacy and achievement for 50 influential Canadians, including herself. IONATAN WAISGLUSS PHOTO

they chose me among the 50 to feature in this book.”

Cheryl Jaster is a homecare worker who has known Braak for more than five years and provides support for some of Braak’s daily tasks. Jaster was there the

day Braak received a letter detailing her inclusion in the book.

“One day, I picked up her mail and there was this letter from the Governor General of Canada,” said Jaster. “Geraldine asked me

to read it and I started getting so emotional. We both got so emotional.”

Braak said she was “totally stunned” when she received the letter from governor general David Johnston, congratulating her on her disability advocacy work and inviting her to be included as one of the 50 stories in the book.

“I’m very proud of her,” said Jaster. “I feel blessed to have been there when she got that letter.”

Braak has long been an advocate for people with disabilities, focusing on issues affecting blind and partially sighted individuals and contributing on a local, national and international level.

For eight years, Braak served as the national president of the Canadian Council for the Blind. She has also held executive positions for the World Blind Union, a United Nationsbased organization representing 180 countries and millions of blind and partially sighted people.

Braak has also served on Transport Canada’s

Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation, where she advocated for accessibility on buses, trains and other modes of public transportation.

In her various roles, Braak has travelled to many different countries, connecting with other advocates and encouraging dialogue and action around issues affecting people with disabilities.

Locally, Braak has been an executive director of Powell River Model Community Project and started a White Cane Club in Powell River.

White Cane Week takes place the first week of February and is centred around building awareness of visual impairment.

Through her work, Braak has advocated for things that many people take for granted, such as curb cuts, handicap parking, family changing rooms and other pieces of public infrastructure that serve people with sight-related and other disabilities.

“I’ve been advocating for people with disabilities for 40 years,” she said. “It feels like a long time to advocate,

but change happens slowly.”

Braak said there are many issues facing people who are blind or partially sighted and housing is among the biggest.

“Moving is a big deal for people who are blind,” she said. “If I had to sell this house and move somewhere unfamiliar, it would take a long time to learn to live in the space.”

Braak said it is important for sighted people to imagine what it would be like to suddenly lose your ability to see.

“A place like a parking lot can be a very frightening experience,” she said, “but people do manage.”

In 1997, Braak was awarded the Order of BC. She received an honorary Doctor of Law degree from Malaspina University College in 2000.

She was appointed to the Order of Canada that same year.

Braak said she is grateful for the tremendous amount of support she receives from family and friends and to be living in Powell River, which she refers to as a “very caring community.”

Soap box derby celebrates 70th anniversary Popular annual family event brings friendly competition to Wildwood IONATAN WAISGLUSS Peak contributor

The annual soap box derby has been a Powell River tradition since 1947, and this year the popular family event celebrates its 70th anniversary.

“It’s probably the longest-running soap box derby in Canada,” said event coordinator Don Allen.

“Originally, the derby ran down Westview Avenue, back when it was a dirt road. Those must have been some rugged carts.”

Now taking place in Wildwood on Lois Street alongside Sunset Park, races are split into age groups and trophies are given out for each group. Soap box vehicles are placed on a six-foot ramp and are launched into a straight, paved downhill course.

“When you’re only four inches

off the ground, you feel like you’re going really fast,” said Allen.

Allen became involved with the Soap Box Derby through the Kiwanis Club of Powell River while he was working at the club’s Garden Manor. This year is Allen’s third year in an organizing role.

Many different groups are involved to run the family event and it is very popular, said Allen.

“The kids really like it, and some of the parents are really into showing off their handiwork,” he said.

Allen said that there are a few extra vehicles available at the race for those who do not construct their own.

“Not everyone brings their own vehicle, but they can still race,” he said.

Last year, 45 racers competed in a wide range of vehicles types, said Allen.

“Some of them are really snazzy, with lights, roll bars, smoke and sound effects,” he said. “Others are plain and simple.”

Army cadet Lizzy Gillen, 17, attended the derby last year as a volunteer. In addition to helping with setup and takedown for the event,

SPEED RUN: A racer in last year’s soap box derby speeds down Lois Avenue in Wildwood alongside Sunset Park.

The community event has been running for 70 years. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

the cadets also had a few members who participated in the races.

“I didn’t race, but I thought it was great,” said Gillen.

Townsite resident Angie Davey attended the event last year and said it was busy, with an excited and enthusiastic crowd. She said she plans on attending again this year.

“It’s a great, old-fashioned community event with a long history,” said Davey.

Davey said she spent much of her time at the finish line of last year’s event and was pleased to see so many female racers.

“I spoke to several participants and they were very eager to explain their cart design features and their strategies,” she said. “It was a very fun event overall. That hill in Wildwood is just made for this race.”

The event brings in many local

racers and spectators, along with tourists from Vancouver Island and elsewhere, according to Allen.

Everybody over the age of seven is welcome to race, though the event does require preregistration.

Registration forms, including specific guidelines for all vehicle entries, are available at the Town Centre Mall office and at Quality Foods.

The soap box derby takes place Sunday, May 28, at Sunset Park.

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Workshops bring carving tradition to life Museum hosts series of beginner sessions on first nations culture and art

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Participants gathered on Saturday, May 13, and Sunday, May 14, for Heiltsuk First Nation carver Ivan Rosypskye’s beginner carving workshop at Powell River Historical Museum and Archives. Throughout the weekend, Rosypskye shared his experience, passion and tradition.

“This is what I would do,” said Ivan Rosypskye, demonstrating one of his techniques. Several participants watched closely and applied the techniques to pieces they were making themselves.

The workshop was an introduction to Coast Salish designs and those who attended chose their own designs to carve out of yellow cedar wood.

“It’s the carver’s favourite wood,” said Rosypskye, who hails from Bella Bella.

“I also carve in red cedar, but I find it dulls the knife so quickly.”

Rosypskye started carving in 2001 after meeting a group of carvers when he was living in Alert Bay. According to Rosypskye, discovering the tradition of carving was like discovering his identity.

“It was like a hollow in me that was getting filled up,” he said. “The first thing I ever carved was a letter opener out of yellow cedar. The hardest part is understanding the grain of the wood, but then you start to get it.”

Powell River Historical Museum and Archives heritage manager Bert Finnamore said the carving workshop is one of four related sessions the museum is hosting this year.

According to Finnamore, the workshops are a natural extension of the

museum’s mandate.

“Museums are places that can help us develop and preserve cultural understanding,” said Finnamore. “They’re far more than a place to store stuff.”

Finnamore said there are many aspects of culture that are intangible, but still need to be preserved.

“With a workshop like this, we can bring the intangible together with the tangible,” said Finnamore. “People can learn a skill and also take something home.”

Finnamore said he has been working in museums for approximately 30 years and living in Powell River for five. He was introduced to Rosypskye when he started looking for someone who could teach first nation carving techniques.

“I discovered quickly that Ivan is not just a good artist, he’s also a good presenter and great at sharing his craft,” said Finnamore.

According to Finnamore, finding carving knives for the museum’s first workshop was a challenge.

“West Coast knives are very different from European carving knives,” said Finnamore. “You hold them the opposite way. Very few people are producing them.”

After learning to sharpen these knives over the course of a year and a

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half, Finnamore became interested in making them himself from blocks of steel. He has been making them for three and a half years with help from Rosypskye.

“I like trying the different types of knives, giving Bert some feedback,” said Rosypskye.

Gordon Dan was an attendee who came to the workshop with a lifelong desire to learn, but no carving experience.

“There’s a lot to know,” said Dan. “It seems like you get into a meditative state.”

Debbie Dan, another participant, said the workshop helped her appreciate what it takes to make an elaborate carving.

Rosypskye’s daughter Tia was also in attendance. She is currently working on a raven ladle.

For many years, Rosypskye has worked in the trades as a roofer.

“I’ve been looking to do less roofing and more carving; it’s finally starting to look that way,” he said. “I’m really lucky to be doing this.”

Future workshops in the museum series include drum-making, hat-weaving and mask-carving.

For more information on the workshops, email info@powellrivermuseum.ca or call 604.485.2222.

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1105 Obituaries Danny Hildebrand It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Danny Hildebrand, who was surrounded by family when he left us peacefully on Friday, May 19. He was born in Morden, Manitoba, on August 27, 1929, to Sarah and Abraham Hildebrand.

Danny leaves behind his devoted wife of 59 years Eleanor; daughters Diane (Michael), Shelley (Harvey) and Pamela (Gerry); the five grandchildren he was so proud of, Curtis, Aaron, Ryan, Jenna and Clay; brothers Jim (Betty) and Jack (Kay), sister Anne (Jim) and many more cherished relatives. Danny was preceded in death by his parents and sisters Sarah, Martha, Lydia, Laura and Doris, and his brother Abe. The family would like to thank Dr. Schweitzer and all the staff at Evergreen Care Unit for their exceptional care.

There will be a celebration of Danny's life at 3 pm on Saturday, May 27, at Town Centre Hotel.

Sergio Narduzzi Born September 7, 1935, in Santa Margherita, Udine, Italy, Sergio Narduzzi passed away May 17, 2017, in Powell River, at age 81.

He is survived by his loving wife Neva, children Barbara (Johnny) of Powell River and Dwayne (Sandra) of Ladysmith, BC. He is also survived by “his little helpers” (grandchildren) Justin, Kelsey, Marissa and Brianna, sister Gianna (Toni) in Italy, brother-in-law Rio (Pia) of Powell River and many nieces, nephews and cousins in Canada and Italy.

Sergio was predeceased by his father Giovanni, mother Enrica, stepmother Emma, brother-in-law Dino, sister-in-law Katie and niece Linda.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 am on Friday, June 2, from Church of the Assumption. Prayers will be said Thursday evening at 5 pm, also from Assumption. Flowers gratefully declined.

Donations may be made to Powell River Hospital Foundation (Evergreen Care Unit), Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon and St. Paul’s Hospital, if desired.

The family would like to thank Dr. Bradley Schweitzer and the staff of Evergreen Care Unit for their compassion and care.

Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd.

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You have shown us how to be an honoring son/daughter to your parents in how you speak so well of your own. You have consistently taught us to always do the right thing. You taught us to be considerate of others and choose for them to benefit more than ourselves. You are an example to follow in how you still volunteer at this age without counting the cost. You have contributed so much to the betterment of Powell River and to the environment without ever seeking recognition or thanks. You are a loyal Canadian Citizen and passionate about what you believe in. You always excel in what you do and have received many awards because of that.

You are thoughtful, kind and generous to a fault. You are always thinking of others before yourself. You are our hero, and we are so thankful for your life and to be counted in the ones that belong to you. Our lives are better because you are in them.

It’s a joy to celebrate you and to recognize your 75th Birthday this May 23rd.

With love from Sue, Deborah & Les, Bryan & May - Britt and your faithful friend Shadow and all the rest of your family and friends.

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Required Immediately Work location: Powell River Major work sector: Construction, renovation, installation, repair Type of establishment/work setting experience: Residential and commercial Area of specialization: Carpentry Must have relevant work experience Additional skills: professionalism in customer service and self management Security and safety: driving record check (abstract) Work conditions and physical capabilities: fast-paced environment, physically demanding, attention to detail Work site environment: indoors/outdoors; at heights Essential skills: working with others, job task planning and organizing Wage is negotiable depending on experience Provide resumé and references to: email: accounting@modern.ca; fax: 604.485.5165; or mail to 1-7045 Field Street Powell River, BC V8A 0A1

Source Club Society University/College student The Source Club in Powell River is a rehabilitation, pre-vocational program for adults with a mental illness. We have a position available for an activity worker for the summer social recreational program. This is a full-time position for 11 weeks.

Preference is given to applicants studying recreational therapy, social work, or psychology. Strong interpersonal skills are desirable. A criminal record check and a driver’s licence are required. Applicants must be returning to school in September.

Please send resumés to: Diane McKendrick c/o Mental Health and Addictions Services Third Floor, Powell River General Hospital 5000 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, V8A 5R3, or 0dianemck@gmail.com Deadline for applications is May 31, 2017.

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1215 General Employment Powell River Educational Service Society (PRESS) requires Residential Support Workers for adult female and male clients to support them in their homes and in the community. Various shifts are available (7hrs to 24hrs/day). Experience working with developmental disabilities, autism and mental health issues is an asset, but training will be provided. First aid, a criminal record check and a driver’s licence is required.

Please forward your resumé and any questions to info@pressbc.com

Rachel Blaney, MP, North Island-Powell River, is looking for a part-time (20 hrs/week) constituency assistant in Powell River Responsibilities: • General administrative and reception duties • Managing and responding to constituent casework including outreach and correspondence • Liaise with community organizations and federal government departments • Monitor events in riding and advise the member • Occasional travel • Other duties are required Qualifications: • Proven verbal and written communication skills • Strong organization skills, ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines • Strong computer skills including internet, Windows and MS Office • Proven casework and research skills Closing date: Thursday, June 1, at midnight Commencing: As soon as possible Please send resumé to rachel.blaney@parl.gc.ca. For more information, call 800.667.8404.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that David E. Williams & Tanya J. Behrisch from Vancouver, BC., have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey for residential tenure to use and maintain a derelict shed situated on Provincial Crown Land located at Lat 49.841°, Long -124.080°, in the forest 135 m from the north shore of St. Vincent Bay.

8215 Landscaping POWELL RIVER LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE Commercial and Residential since 1989

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The Land File Number for this application is #2411874. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting.index.jsp.

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Comments received after this date may not be considered.

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9145 Cars 1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts.

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/lb 7.67/kg

Beef

/lb 12.08/kg

DAD’S

Cookies Assorted 500-550 g

$ 98

QUAKER

Rice Cakes Or Crispy Minis 100-199 g

$

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MINUTE MAID

Orange Juice

$ 98

Assorted, 1.75 L

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