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Venturing out on a weekend to pick berries for baking a pie or canning jam is not McNaughton’s goal, nor is hunting for mushrooms to make a risotto. He is in it for the profit, and goes to work in the forest with his trusty dog, Jack, and a fivegallon pail slung from his shoulder.

It is a good living but McNaughton said he would never want his company to be the size of Vancouver’s multimillion dollar Mikuni Wild Harvest, which sells product internationally.

Seeing what Mikuni was doing did give McNaughton his business idea, but his model is boutique.

“I actively source out products for people,” he said. “I’d ask the chefs, ‘What are you excited about? What would you be pumped to work with? What can I get you?’”

Whatever they wanted, McNaughton went out into the woods and found it for them, including some things his clients did not even know existed, to use in ways they did not know was possible.

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Forest provides products for boutique business 1« FORAGING He harvests kilograms of wild food, including spruce tips, sea asparagus, nettles, wild roses, fiddleheads, berries and mushrooms.

His business includes as many products as there are edible wild foods in the forest.

The main focus is on berries, and salmonberries are currently in season. The main market is the Lower Mainland.

“Powell River is hard for me,” said McNaughton. “I have some good distribution established in the last year but it’s not enough and the sales are small.”

Vancouver is where his pickings are used by people on the cusp of cuisine. Some of his product ends up as spruce tip or whitechocolate-juniper ice cream, specialties of Earnest Ice Cream in Vancouver.

“They grew and I grew and now they’re ordering 55 kilos this year,” said McNaughton.

Ben Ernst, who co-founded the hugely successful Earnest Ice

Cream with Erica Bernard, said menus at hip Vancouver res- cial enterprise for the last five McNaughton helped grow their taurants feature McNaughton’s years. business and expand the palates of fare from Powell River’s wild “There were a lot of days at the customers. areas. beginning of my business where I “Alexander is a one of a kind His clients include 28 actually lost money,” he added. “I character,” said Ernst. “He came chefs at restaurants such spent money to do this. I enjoyed to us with various ideas of wild as Kissa Tanto, The Acorn, myself because I went for a paddle crafted products to use in ice Wickaninnish Inn, Forage and or for a hike but I just lost dollars.” creams. Spruce tips was one of Hawksworth.

McNaughton said he is mostly the first things he self-taught. He added approached us about that he learned things and thought it would in middle school The spruce bud ice cream make an awesome ice about mushrooms was one of the flavours that cream flavour, and he and plants people did made us really stand out as a was so right about not care about and that.” liked being alone in business and I know that it has McNaughton has the woods. inspired other businesses. suggested a lot of dif“I went picking with ferent wild foods for old Italian ladies and BEN ERNST ice cream flavours old grizzly dudes from EARNEST ICE CREAM CO-FOUNDER over the years. The Merville,” he said. pine mushroom did “You know, people not work out so well, according to McNaughton started his foray who knew about strange things in Ernst. into food foraging for money as a the woods; very decidedly fringe “The spruce bud ice cream was dabbler. characters who made me look one of the flavours that made us “The first five years I supplied normal.” really stand out as a business and figs to a lot of restaurants,” said McNaughton went to Simon I know that it has inspired other McNaughton. “They called me the Fraser University for a degree in businesses,” said Ernst. figalo.” international development and Special seasonal and daily He has operated as a commer- urban planning, and a double SPONSORED CONTENT

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“Honestly, that’s exactly what it was,” said McNaughton. “I hate the city, I hate that life. What am I doing, just grinding it out in Vancouver?”

He moved to Ucluelet, where he found wild food everywhere.

“I started shipping to the city and quickly realized there was no money in it because Ucluelet has bad logistics and transportation,” said McNaughton. “I shipped things, it cost me too much money, it was a pain in the ass, it took too long and I didn’t like it.

In Powell River, McNaughton has found better logistics, more varied product, more access, more land, fewer people doing it, and he can pick and ship via Pacific Coastal Airlines the same day to restaurant clients in Vancouver.

Josh Statham got into real estate just after the global economic crisis of 2008, a time when many were fleeing the market. “It was a tough decision to get into that knowing how difficult the market was at the time,” Statham said, “but getting into a market that’s challenging ended up giving me longevity in this business because it taught me how to scratch and claw and make things happen.”

As a realtor in Powell River, Statham is faced with the unique challenge of attracting out-of-town buyers where initial contact is limited to what is on the Internet. “In major surrounding areas, affordability has just gotten into a crisis point and people are leaving to small communities,” he explained.

“Powell River is a beautiful place that is quiet, and has a calm, safe pace of life so it’s an easy sell for a lot of people who are searching,” Statham added.

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Virtual reality, 3D imaging, professional photography, and HDR video are all tools Statham uses to get a leg up in the industry. “Homebuyers want access to a home in a way that previously wasn’t possible, even with really good photos,” Statham said, “so we’re using modern media to help promote real estate and buyers who are using the Internet to research and find their home are responding quite strongly to it.”

Statham’s use of various media is not the only thing that makes him a unique choice when it comes to

representation in the market. He is no stranger to commission-based sales and competitive industry; prior to sinking his teeth into real estate, Josh trained and gained valuable experience in sales with Glacier Media on the Sunshine Coast and in the interior of BC. He was also born and raised in Powell River and, as a result, has a unique and intimate knowledge of the area in which he is now based in. With an insider track and years of marketing experience, Statham said Powell River is evolving into a happening and unique place where the real estate market is hot.

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Moorage costs drive local boaters from south harbour Rate structure favours transient vessel owners on summer vacation, says Powell River resident DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

At City of Powell River’s committee of the whole meeting on June 5, a local boater suggested the rate structure at the city’s south harbour is unfair to local owners.

Powell River resident Len Thompson said after 27 years of mooring his boat at Powell River marinas, he is being pushed out in favour of overnight or short-term transient boaters on vacation.

Thompson said the moorage rate for his 28-foot boat in the past was $550 for three months, which he paid three months in advance on April 30.

“But if you go on May 1, it changes to the daily rate, which means I have to pay $2,145,” said Thompson. “That’s a 390 per cent increase.”

Moorage rates at the south harbour are higher between May 1 and September 30.

Thompson said he was not expecting that bombshell because he was never notified, which left city councillor Rob Southcott wondering how many local boaters faced the same situation.

“Are there any other people affected like Mr. Thompson?” said Southcott. “I do understand why this was probably done. It is to accommodate transients, probably dominantly. We do want to welcome transients to our community.”

But Southcott said he felt local boaters have been forgotten.

Powell River resident Wayne Brewer told the committee he has been moored in south harbour while on a long waiting list to get into the north harbour and that he is facing the same dilemma as Thompson.

Brewer asked for council to consider some relief for owners in their situation.

“I received no notification,” said Brewer. “I have a boat in south harbour. My boat is going up for sale tomorrow. I cannot afford that.”

While there was communication with local boaters about the rate structure, “we failed to get effective communication,” said city chief administrative officer Mac Fraser.

Thompson, who now stores his boat at home, said he has the impression that the price has gone

RATE INCREASE: Local boaters are feeling the pinch of higher moorage rates that are in effect at Powell River’s south harbour from May 1 through September 30. DAVID BRINDLE

up to push local boaters out of the harbour to make way for transient moorage.

“This wouldn’t happen to a transient boater just coming in here and having this thrown at them,” said Thompson, “and it shouldn’t happen to a local boater who’s been in town all their life or even someone new; it shouldn’t happen to them.”

When the south harbour was rebuilt in 2011, its purpose was for

transient boaters and commercial vessels. The north harbour was built for local boaters.

But now, all Powell River marinas are over capacity, according to mayor Dave Formosa, who said he is currently on the waiting list for a spot in the north harbour.

A new harbour bylaw approved in 2015 included moorage rates intended to attract more boating tourism.

According to a 2015 report from

city director of infrastructure Tor Birtig, rates in the south harbour are higher during the summer months to encourage temporary local vessels to use the north harbour. Maximizing local temporary moorage in the north harbour during summer ensures spaces are available for transient vessels in the south harbour.

The committee passed the matter over to city staff to work with Thompson on his complaint.

Residents call foul on more fowls

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ti-chicken lobby went before the city’s committee of the whole on June 5.

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Cranberry, the bylaw allows for 24 chickens per property.

Councillor Jim Palm said he visited Butler’s residence to see the basis of her complaint firsthand.

“We have an issue here when it comes to our bylaw if someone in our community can get away with this; that’s nonsense,” said Palm.

“There has to be some regulations around proximity.”

The problem is no smaller in Westview and Townsite, where people can keep only three chickens, according to Munday.

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After learning that City of Powell River was considering raising the number of chickens people can have at their homes, it ruffled some residents’ feathers. The an-

for all property owners, not just those who want more chickens allowed, according to Powell River resident Sylvie Butler.

Butler, Terry Munday and Harry Raimondo all told the committee that part of their strong opposition to chickens is how close the coops are to neighbouring houses and what they attract, such as rats, flies, raccoons and bears.

“My neighbours put their hen house adjacent to my house, 20 feet from my kitchen window,” said Butler.

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“I have a small property,” he said. “The property adjacent to me has the bylaw of three chickens.”

In Munday’s case, he said the coop is 12 feet from his kitchen door and 11 feet from his deck.

“I mentioned to the property owner that this would not be a good place to put their chicken coop,” said Munday. “I’ve made a couple of complaints.”

Munday agreed with Butler that permits to keep chickens should be issued on a house-to-house basis.

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City clerk Chris Jackson is currently reviewing the bylaw and his report back to council will not just be a recommendation on increasing the number of chickens people can keep in the coop.

“Within that direction I’m also looking at appropriate regulations that include distance from anyone’s house,” said Jackson. “What I’m going to bring back is just not an increase to the number.”

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Any neighbourhood in the partment, residents have Pukesh said the trailer will region can apply and paraccess to tool kits, funding be loaded with supplies such ticipate, from Saltery Bay to and a community trailer for as tables, chairs, a sound Lund. neighbourhood parties. system, barbecue, games, Pukesh said there is “It's going to beThese a great are cases reported to Powell River RCMP in the program to build that contwo weeks. If you have nectedness andpastcreate information about the crimesIt’s really giving people identity within listed neighbourhere or any other crimes, an outlet to make those hoods,” said city manager call Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crimeconnections and to get to of recreation Neil Pukesh, Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. adding that the department know their neighbours. is hoping to build on its successful block-party program NEIL PUKESH in 2017 when eight neighCITY OF POWELL RIVER MANAGER OF RECREATION bourhoods took part; that number could grow to 25 this year.

Two community groups signage and road barricades. purpose behind promoting have already submitted ap“When you have your the block parties. plications, including one block party, we'll drop this “There are a lot of neighfrom the city’s LGBT com- off; all of your supplies in borhoods that don't know munity. It has asked for a one location so you don't each other,” said Pukesh. planning grant to have a have to figure out where The many proven benefits block party for Pride at the to get tables, where to get of improving social connecSycamore Commons garden chairs or who has the electri- tions between neighbours in Townsite, according to or- cal chords,” said Pukesh. include becoming healthier, ganizer Kevin Wilson.

Neighbourhoods can push less isolated and increasing “The idea is mainly to beyond the conventional safety, he added. bring together people in block party to host commu“It's really giving people the LGBT2QIA community nity potlucks, park beauti- an outlet to make those who wouldn't show up for fication projects, gardening connections,” said Pukesh, an evening event in a bar,” parties, backyard barbecues, “and to get to know their said Wilson. “We like to emergency preparedness neighbours.”

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Simons brings levity to legislature Powell RiverSunshine Coast MLA champions availability of iconic Canadian television show DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BEACHCOMBER BANDWAGON: Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons brought attention to the cultural preservation of an iconic Canadian TV series on the final day of the spring sitting of the provincial legislature. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Preserving an iconic Canadian television series brought the divisive BC legislative assembly spring session to a lighthearted close on May 31.

With some momentary levity that underpinned a serious cultural message, Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons brought back The Beachcombers.

Amid back and forth squabbling and bipartisanship between John Horgan’s NDP government and the Liberal opposition during the spring sitting, Simons supported coastal character with cultural preservation. He said he had spoken to actor Jackson Davies, who played RCMP constable John Constable in the long-running CBC series filmed in Gibsons.

“He was telling me about the CBC destroying the film versions of all the shows and digitizing everything because of storage issues,” said Simons.

Only 60 episodes of the 18-year series have been broadcast since it was cancelled in 1990, he added, and all 387 episodes should be available through CBC online.

The Beachcombers is not a relic, according to Simons, and remains relevant today with its depiction of Canadian multinationalism, storylines dealing with land claims and other first nations issues, references to BC Ferries, the protection of the coastline and, ironically, one episode that centred around a proposed pipeline from Alberta through BC. It brought some levity to both sides of the house.

“I'd never been interrupted in a two-minute statement twice because of bipartisan agreement but everybody enjoyed my little two-minute statement,” said Simons. “It might have had some cheeky politics in it.”

The two-minute member statements, by rule of the house, are not meant to be political.

Simons has been taken to task on social media for what some see has a frivolous waste of time when

there are more pressing and serious issues the government should be addressing.

“People have to realize that the reason we fight for important issues is so we can have a quality of life where we produce art and we produce positive social interaction and feeling,” he said. “Maybe it's time for a couple of minutes of happiness, a couple of minutes of joy, a couple of minutes of feeling good because of all those issues we've been taking seriously and have been dealing with in the legislature.”

The veteran MLA said he thinks the government’s record has been a remarkable achievement.

“We have made massive changes in our education system, in our child-care system,” he said. “We've eliminated the MSP. We've gotten big money out of politics. We're reducing wait lists in our medical systems.

We're creating primary care centres.

Every single ministry I can think of has had a remarkable improvement.”

Now, if he can just get the CBC to open up the vaults of The Beachcombers so everyone can hear the opening, jaunty maritime sea shanty again and relive the adventures of Nick Adonidas.

City installs advance-turn signal DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

With its narrow lane configurations, hills, inclines and corners that obstruct drivers from seeing oncoming vehicles, a lot of bad accidents have occurred at

the intersection of Marine Avenue and Alberni Street over the years.

After years of lobbying by City of Powell River asking BC Ministry of Transportation to do something about it, a new advance left-hand turn signal

became operational at the junction on May 31.

The traffic light was installed to increase safety and ease frustration of drivers travelling south on Marine and making the left-hand turn to go up Alberni.

“This started nine years

ago,” said mayor Dave Formosa.

The city had to go through two highway superintendents before receiving approval from the ministry due to Marine being a provincially controlled highway.

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Reactions to the suddenness of the new intersection configuration may have been a result of advance warning signs not being in place on the afternoon of comple-

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“It was a slight oversight,” said Birtig, “but they were up the next day.”

Birtig added that the project will come in under its $25,180 budget.

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Rally time Few issues or initiatives stir up emotions and rally the troops more than those involving children, especially children in need or those who benefit from community or government-sponsored programs.

With its recent selection as one of 10 nominated finalists competing for a $100,000 BCAA Play Here grant, Powell River’s ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus has an opportunity for its future to be dramatically altered.

For nearly 10 years, the ORCA Bus has been rolling throughout the Powell River area, including Lund, Texada and Saltery Bay, and all stops in-between, delivering a StrongStart outreach program to children in the region, as well as other activities that are both play-based and educational.

The collaboration between Success by 6, Powell River and District United Way and School District 47 provides access for isolated rural families without means of travel for attending programs in Powell River is in tough, town. It ensures children competing with other, are set up to succeed, larger communities implements a love of development and learning, that have their own and opens up opportuneeds, and with nities for socialization population numbers for both the parent(s) and the child. Peak comthat dwarf this region. munity reporter Sara Donnelly delves deeper into the ORCA Bus and what it offers the community on page eight of this issue.

The actual bus has seen better days and a newer model is required. The organization envisions a shorter vehicle without air brakes, which make it harder to find volunteer drivers with the proper qualifications.

Powell River is in tough, competing with other, larger communities that have their own needs, and with population numbers that dwarf this region.

But the community has successfully rallied for causes before, such as Pass the Hat for the CAT a decade ago, whether they involved money, time or both.

Most fundraising initiatives require a vast number of volunteer hours and/ or financial donations. In this case, less than a minute is needed to open a browser, go to bcaaplayhere.com and cast multiple votes for the ORCA Bus through Facebook, Twitter, Google or by email.

Voting is open until Sunday, June 17, and each platform can be used daily, per person, for casting votes.

Three of the 10 finalists will receive the grant, enabling the winners to increase services, maintain current facilities or purchase new equipment or vehicles with the funds.

As of Thursday, June 7, the ORCA Bus sits in eighth place out of the 10 nominees and requires a strong boost from the community to surge past six others to claim one of the top three spots.

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Electoral reform alters democracy

By Randall J. Rohl Powell River Public Library from Fair Vote Powell River stat- democracy works? hosted an electoral reform discus- ed that 90 countries use proporQuestion period brought sion on Saturday, May 26, where tional representation systems out “I want my vote to count” four speakers gave short talks. and three major western democ- comments.

Powell River-Sunshine Coast racies use a first-past-the-post I have voted the same way for MLA Nicholas Simons could system: Canada, Great Britain years and never had a represennot provide any information as and the United States. tative in power. Too bad, that’s to what the provincial what happens when you government is actually vote for fringe parties.

In countries that have proposing but spoke in What some really want favour of proportional is power for a party that proportional representation, representation. Former can’t win an election. we see inconclusive elections, MLA Gordon Wilson Unpopular parties fasummarized the history vour proportional repreminority governments of proportional representation until they win and party coalitions based sentation in BC, which an election, then they has been voted down change their tune pretty on backroom deals. twice before. fast. Just ask prime minPowell River Regional ister Justin Trudeau.

District Electoral Area C director The crowd surprised me. No Some believe proportional repColin Palmer had questions and young, working age or business- resentation forces parties to work noted that results of the govern- people. They were very senior cit- together. ment email survey on propor- izens. Does no one care that the We have three parties holding tional representation in February provincial government wants to seats in BC. One advocates proswere never released. Bill Smith fundamentally alter the way our perity through jobs and resource »7

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LETTERS » Do the crime pay the fine The contradictory views in Murray Dobbin’s column [“Counter point: Human progress and civil disobedience,” June 1] are troublesome.

The group from Powell River sets out on an oilfueled BC ferry to protest a court injunction of blocking gates at the Burnaby Kinder Morgan oil tank farm. This is ridiculous.

Blocking any private gate or access at any residential,

commercial or industrial area to any type of public street or highway is illegal, with or without a court injunction.

Blocking is a polite word for obstruction.

The hypocrisy of using an oil-powered ferry is amazing. A 19th century birchbark canoe built with 19th century tools would have been a more appropriate means of transport.

It is the 21st century and oil protesters have no concept of the timeline to convert to carbon-free

economies.

There is no concept of the laws of crime and punishment. Escalation of fines and punishments is a wellestablished principle of law and order.

Do the crime pay the fine.

Do the crime again and pay more.

That potentially expensive $5,000 BC Ferries ride could have been avoided by staying home and building that 19th century birchbark canoe.

Wayne Martineau Fraser Lake, BC

Building up men I just wanted to say how happy I was to read Niseema Emery’s [“Heart of the Matter: Plight of the masculine,” Midweek Peak, May 30].

I totally agree with that article and think it is full of important aspects that seem to go unrecognized for the most part. Building men up will benefit society in so many aspects and I hope this becomes the norm.

Sarah Thomson Alberni Street

ACROSS 3. Scurry 1. Automotive fuel 4. Hero store 4. Collies 5. Forerunners development. Another believes in big Vancouver. How is this government by appointed in Victoria.

8. “How the ____ Was 6. Accepted facts government, taxes and wealth transfer. the people? Not in my best interests.

We don’t know what the provinWon” 7. Pigpen The third party thinks resources should Our system was refined over decades cial government is planning. They 12. Rainbow 8. Light-bulb word be left in the ground because the envi- in Britain and improved by Canadian have been very secretive about it.

13. Send forth 9. Departs ronment is more important than pros- and American founding fathers. It is We know they think 50 plus one per 14. Wheel rod 10. Glossy perity. Just how are these three sup- not a perfect system, but I would argue cent is enough to justify proportional 15. ____ soup (thick 11. Absorbent fabric posed to work together? it is the best system out there. representation. fog) 19. Useful possession In countries that have proportional All votes count now, even those that What if only 20 per cent of voters 16. Tax 20. Horrible monster representation, we see inconclusive are unsuccessful. The people who don’t care enough to vote? I don’t want my 17. Stadium part 21. Bro’s sib 18. Easternmost state 22. Deed elections, minority governments and have a say are those who don’t vote. future election laws decided by a bunch 20. Playful animal 24. Target party coalitions based on backroom The majority gets the government of of geriatrics.

21. Weakens 28. National bird deals. Fringe parties hold more power their choice and that government rules Why does the government propose 23. Catch 30. Opposite of hard than they deserve by votes. Our own for the benefit of all residents for a pe- a mail-in vote rather than at a polling 25.

Heavens 31. Visit government is another example. riod of time. If the residents are happy, station where the vote is controlled?

26. Frozen treats 33. Breakfast food Do we want to give up regional MLAs the government earns re-election. If My thanks to the speakers, attendees 27. Majestic address 34. Devour for an MLA appointed by party execu- not, we throw the bums out. and the library.

29. Emphasize 35. “A pocket full of tives?

The MLA may not2.2014 even be| Powell from River At Peak the » riding level, we can throw 9 Wednesday.April prpeak.com 32. Sparse ____” the party the riding voted for. out an MLA who underperforms.

Randall J. Rohl is a retired Powell River 36. Having foot digits 37. First-class Rural MLAs could all come from We can’t do that if our MLA is resident.

38. Confederate color 39. Jokes 39. Crock 40. Island greeting 42.

Detect 41. Pineare substance sized pickups and SUVs that of the lake it will multi- March 26]. “values” the current 44. Running behind 43. Passenger vessel He claims 45. thatPick the “peace, Stephen it is dangerous for children ply very fast like it has for Harper 46. Traffic barrier governIt was with great sadness in crosswalks, since most years. The root system is order and 47. good government, to which Put spirit into 48. Fan blade Weston is 49. Not bad 50. Male turkey that we read about the re- of these vehicles have im- very hardy. You cannot kill ment of Canada” will be a member, truly uphold50. Edible fish 52. Broken-down cent death of the 62-year- paired visibility directly in the weed. undermined51.by a treaty ing when first nations and Small banknote horse old newcomer to Powell front of the vehicle. That Once the lake is cleared that allows 54.

Tla’amin who want to Lean to ex- other 53.citizens Needle feature When was announced hit communireceive the epidemic, it stands a very laws 55.

Riverit who was struckof the by hardest out you can start fresh, re- ercise thatYoked are animals rooted protect Canada’s environis why such vehicles arefull grant. in February by BC Ministry ties in the entire Vancouver Southcott said that, ac- good chance of getting the 56. Reclined an SUV on Joyce Avenue banned in Europe. stock with trout and make in traditional systems of ment for future generations of Health that Powell River Coastal Health (VCH) au- cording to VCH director of full $100,000.

57. Of sound mind succumbsthority, to there a nice that havemother ex- are under surveillance and I would to think was[“Pedestrian one of 18 communiwas stilllike some specialthat projectsit Chris Van swimming Meanwhile,hole on Junegovernance 6, BC 58.

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CollegeNow of Physicians and for millennia period $100,000 in funding to fight At the city’s committee of ing the work of the Powell Surgeons ruled that doctors I moved with my wife and wake up to the grave injus- a swamp, not good for the Canada was even a remote “values” are the Harper gov-

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6, councillor Rob Southcott Team dealing with over- with chronic pain with opiRiver in 2005 and spent the an population by failing to We need to make Sharia law, 1.Québécois law, Breach Although identified as hav- updated council on that pro- doses, because the city is oids and not limit dosage or 2. ____ laws you kidding? better part of seven years address the many chronic Cranberry Lake nice again and other “local” into ing the second highest rate cess and said confidence is so far ahead in work it has refuse patients who are on living there. in inand it done once the this context betrays a limof overdoses and being one high thattraffic Powell safety River willproblems already done fightingcan thebe the drug.

One of the main reasons I wanted to leave was because the community’s leaders have never shown the slightest interest in improving traffic flow and enforcement to ensure the safety of the many children and seniors who walk and bike in the community.

It is frightening to walk down Joyce, with its narrow sidewalks and no green buffer or parking lane between pedestrians and the many full-sized pickups and SUVs barreling down the road, usually well above the speed limit.

So many people in Powell

the city, but after having lived there for seven years, I don’t hold out much hope.

Raymond MacLeod Cushing North Vancouver

lilies are out of the lake.

Cliff Lang Squamish, BC

ited understanding of the systemic inequalities that this treaty is aiming to address and rectify—inequalities such as the Indian Act, an aspect of Canadian law that was established to subjugate, control, distort and limit the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples, and which continues to this day.

When Canadian laws existed to criminalize traditional ceremonies and customs, to tear apart families, and deny Aboriginal peoples the right to vote, what “values” exactly were the Canadian government

WE WANT TO HEAR Ignorance harms Cranberry Lake WHAT YOU HAVE TO SAY

In response to MP John Weston’s opposition to the Lilies have taken over the wording of the Tla’amin lake; we all understand the (Sliammon) First Nation infestation of the matter treaty, I am disturbed by [“Water lilies create cause his lack of awareness and for concern,” March 26]. knowledge of the historical Now, the only way will 350 context of and the treaty proLetters should not you exceed words get rid of them is not by cess, especially with regard viewpoints must be approximately 500 words negaclipping them—you have to the tremendously to put a dredge on a small tive impacts of colonization barge and haul the garbage and unjust Canadian laws out of the lake, roots and on first nation individuals all. Once the root of the lily and communities [“Weston

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ernment upholding when enacting Bill C-45, which again undermines first nations’ sovereignty and protection for the land and water that sustain us?

If Weston is concerned with the “most vulnerable” members of Canadian society, why does his political party actively seek out free trade agreements with Europe and China that will effectively render our own laws, national or local, null and void in the face of trade tribunals that favour corporate interests?

But what troubles me most of all, after reading the article, is that Weston’s problematic understanding of first nations’ issues only serves to fan the flames of

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ORCA Bus supporters seek community votes Mobile play and learning vehicle makes top ten in province-wide contest SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Powell River’s ORCA Bus is in the running for a prize that could net the mobile play-based learning centre up to $100,000 in upgrades, but it needs the public’s support to win, according to Success By 6 coordinator Beth Zroback.

The ORCA Bus, which stands for “On the Road with Children’s Activities,” is a partnership between the United Way, School District 47 and Success By 6. It was chosen as a finalist in BCAA’s Play Here

WHEELED LEARNING: Powell River ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus supporters recently gathered at Willingdon Beach for an interview with Global BC. The organization is a top-ten finalist in BCAA’s Play Here contest. The three organizations that garner the most votes will each receive up to $100,000 to upgrade and revitalize their children’s programs. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

contest from among hundreds of province-wide applicants.

The learning centre on wheels has become a well-

known sight throughout the community since a local couple donated the decommissioned school bus in 2009.

The programs it provides

are different from those of other learning buses, said Zroback.

“It is unique to Powell River,” she added. “Other communities have literacy buses but there isn’t another bus as far as I know, in all of BC, that does playbased learning and has partnerships with the school district, United Way, and we have Inclusion [Powell River] on board, and the library.”

A community effort and the dedication of many volunteers, including its bus drivers, is required to operate the bus and program.

Don Edwards, a retired millworker, was the first driver to volunteer for the program. The inaugural journey on the bus was a memorable one, he said.

“The first trip was to Stillwater, the top of the hill,” said Edwards. “It was snowing and we drove up this long, skinny driveway.

At the top I got hung up on a stump and we had to back all the way down. We all had a really good laugh as that was our first outing.”

Since that time, Edwards

has been part of a crew of volunteers who help keep the bus on the road and travelling from Saltery Bay to Lund to Texada Island.

“It’s a lot of fun and it’s worth the time to volunteer for this,” he said. “The purpose of this bus is to reach the people who aren’t able to go to a daycare or a program in the recreation complex, and to integrate kids before they go to kindergarten so they get to share and play together. It’s been really successful.”

The geography and size of the upper Sunshine Coast region is part of what makes this travelling learning centre such a needed service, said Zroback.

“Powell River is so big and the region is so spread out,” she said. “So many families are passionate about the ORCA Bus because it’s their only source of connection.”

This connection includes valuable learning and interaction for children under age six as well as the opportunity for parents to meet other parents and educators.

The bus is getting rusty and is in need of some seri-

ous upgrades, said Zroback.

The hope is to purchase a smaller bus that does not have air brakes, to get more indoor and outdoor equipment and increase the number of trips on the summer schedule, she added.

Since the ORCA Bus arrived, the program has become a lifeline for many parents and children throughout the region, providing socialization, interaction, learning and fun.

“Because of our landscape,” said Zroback, “this is an essential service for young families.”

As of Thursday, June 7, Powell River’s ORCA bus is trailing seven other nominees in eighth place out of ten finalists in the BCAA Play Here contest with 6,945 votes. 12 days remain to increase this number and crack the top-three needed for a win.

Voting can be done online until June 17, and each individual can vote up to four times per day by email and on different internet platforms, including Facebook, Google and Twitter. To vote, go to bcaaplayhere.com.

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Students help create welcome pole Westview Elementary School pupils gain knowledge about first nations culture SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

S tudents at Westvie w Elementary School are currently helping put the finishing touches on a traditional first nations welcome pole being created under the guidance of carver Ivan Rosypskye.

“The log arrived in early February; it was donated by Tla’amin Nation,” said Westview principal Jamie Burt. “It came in as just a beautiful, raw piece of wood.”

Rosypskye and the students have transformed the log into an eight-foot female welcome figure that will grace the entrance of the school. Rosypskye previously worked on welcome pole projects at other schools in School District 47, but not with such a young group. He said he was unsure how the project would be received at the elementary school.

“When I first started, I had no idea how it was going to be taken,” said Rosypskye. “But this school is just incredible and the kids all want to help.”

It proved to be such a hit with younger students that Rosypskye has a regular crew of helpers joining him every day during their breaks.

Burt attributes the popularity of the project to Rosypskye’s kindness and patience teaching the younger students.

“Ivan has a phenomenal way with the kids,” said Burt. “He’s been so welcoming that during lunchtime and recess we try to limit the number of little rugrats who get in here.”

One of the differences in working with such young students involved modifying the tools used for the project, said Rosypskye.

“Some of the young ones really wanted to get into it, so I have adapted the tools we use,” he said.

“The older ones can use an adze, but the little ones use chisels.”

Everyone wants to join in sanding the totem, he added.

“This is the most sanded pole I’ve ever done,” said Rosypskye.

One of the core group of helpers, seven-year-old Katie Collings,

said she would like to see carving taught as a class at the school. That idea was echoed by other students, as were feelings of accomplishment and pride in their work.

“I liked helping and looking at the progress of the pole,” said Lux Pierce, 11.

Tristan Munro, 13, said he agrees with his fellow student.

“Watching it go from a simple log to a beautiful piece of artwork just fills you with joy,” he said.

Burt said cultural awareness and understanding has been a huge part of the learning involved in the project.

“The connections Ivan has made with some of our little regular helpers, it’s been pretty powerful,” he said. “It’s going to be emotional for a lot of them when they actually see the pole go up.”

The relationship between Tla’amin Nation and the school district has made opportunities like this possible, added Burt, who said he has seen learning about first nations culture and traditions blossom in schools over the last two years. He said he hopes that this project will stand out for the students involved throughout their lives.

CARVING CREW: Westview Elementary School students [from left] Katie Collings, seven, Brody Williamson, nine, Lux Pierce, 11, and Tristan Munro, 13, have been working on a welcome pole under the direction of carver Ivan Rosypskye since February. SARA DONNELLY PHOTO

“Hopefully one day they will drive by it when they’re my age, maybe with their kids, and say ‘I played a part in that pole,’ because it’s going to be here for a

long time welcoming people to our school.”

The unveiling of the welcome pole will take place on Wednesday, June 13.

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Cyclist prepares to defend title BC Bike Race champion has advantage of competing in his own backyard DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BC Bike Race arrives in Powell River on July 8 for stage three of the eight-stage, single-track race. This week, the Peak begins a series profiling some of the elite competitors.

RETURNING CHAMP: Mountain biker Geoff Kabush is hoping to repeat as overall champion of the BC Bike Race, one of the toughest single-track mountain bike races in the world. DAVE SILVER PHOTO

Defending BC Bike Race champion Geoff Kabush is the most decorated Canadian mountain biker of all time. He has represented Canada at the 2000, 2008 and 2016 Olympic Games.

Kabush’s record includes 15 Canadian national titles, five US National MTB Series Titles, a World Cup title, medals in nine World Cups and a BC Bike Race (BCBR) championship in 2017.

“Over my career I've been rac-

ing more internationally,” said Kabush, “so it was really fun to come back to BC Bike Race last year and finally get to do it because I grew up in Courtenay.”

BCBR is billed as the ultimate single track experience and Kabush, who competes in a lot of stage races, said cyclists will be competing on the best trails in the world.

“It's pretty cool in Powell River and so many other communities in BC, they've really taken on mountain biking as a central part of the community,” he added. “It's pretty amazing from when I was growing up how the trail networks have developed and to see the work that's been put into the development; now it's such a central part of tourism.”

A core cause during Kabush’s career has been his advocacy for clean sport, helping to develop and launch the "Race Clean, Own Your Victory" initiative with Cycling Canada.

Kabush said he rode through a dark time in the sport when athletes were taking shortcuts with performance enhancing drugs.

“I'm proud of the decisions I made in the past,” said Kabush.

“I decided to be an advocate and let kids know you can make the right choices and still have success. There's no better feeling now that, toward the end of my career, there's nothing hiding in my closet.”

Doping in cycling is not as prevalent as it once was, according to Kabush. He said it has improved since the mid-90s.

“People will still take shortcuts,” he said. “Some are in it for the money or their ego. For me it has always been about process, self-improvement and challenging myself.”

Kabush first discovered mountain biking when he was 15. He just celebrated his 41st birthday.

“I never expected to be still riding my bike full time; it's been a fun part of the sport,” said Kabush. “There’s always something new to learn and I've been constantly evolving, and experience goes a long way sometimes. As long as you're having fun and motivated, you can still be successful.”

Sports hall of fame names committee Members solicit public involvement for inductee nomination process SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

An opportunity to honour legacies and achievements of local sporting greats is one step closer to reality. A committee for Powell River Sports Hall of Fame was recently appointed and its members are asking for input from the public on who the first inductees should be.

Community involvement is vital to the program’s success, according to city councillor and committee chair Jim Palm.

“We really want the public to get involved in this,” he said. “The committee is looking forward to seeing the number of applications that come forward. We know there are going to be surprises.”

Nomination forms will be posted

STEERING COMMITTEE: Nanaimo Sports Hall of Fame curator Debbie Trueman [fifth from left] was on hand as a consultant at a recent meeting of Powell River Sports Hall of Fame committee members, including [from left] Roger Pagani, David Brindle, Tony Rice, Ray Dube, Jim Palm, Lisanne English, Ray Boogaards, Larry Louie, Rick Hopper and Tod English. The committee also includes CaroleAnn Leishman, Patrick Brabazon and Paul Liknes. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

on local websites, including City of Powell River, Powell River Regional District and Powell River parks, recreation and culture department. Forms will also be made available at city hall, Powell River Recreation Complex, Taws and at the Peak. Nominations will be accepted until September 28, 2018.

The first group of inductees will be honoured at a banquet and community event

planned for June 15, 2019.

“We are hoping this inaugural installation will recognize no more than 10 to 12 individuals, teams, pioneers or builders. Those are the four categories that will be eligible for selection to the Sports Hall of Fame,” said Palm.

The hall will be housed in Powell River Recreation Complex. Palm said the committee has asked community volunteer John Spick to do

some design work for the upper foyer and entrance to Hap Parker Arena.

The intention of the Powell River Sports Hall of Fame is to celebrate great achievements of those who have represented Powell River nationally and on the international stage, something Palm said has been lacking in the community.

“What’s kind of unique about Powell River is we have a habit

of recognizing people from outside and we do not do a good job of recognizing people who were born and raised here and accomplished great things, for whatever reason,” said Palm. “However, it’s imperative to hold onto your history and your legacy and honour those people who put Powell River on the map on the sporting front.

They are just as much ambassadors as any politician or civic official.”

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Ruck and run rugby makes return Former Powell River Otago Rugby Club players bring game to Brooks Secondary School DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Rugby has a new youthful spirit in Powell River since experiencing its most popular years locally in the 1980s.

The recent resurgence took place at Brooks Secondary School, which started a grade eight rugby sevens team this year.

“Grade eight rugby is played in a seven-a-side format, as played in the Olympics, as opposed to the traditional 15-a-side,” said Brooks rugby coach Jason Krowitz.

Bill Broughton and Jack Beardmore also help coach the team.

“Despite the Brooks players having having no rugby experience they have done exceedingly

well, demonstrating an excellent grasp of ruck and run rugby,” said Krowitz.

The team played a short season in four tournaments against George P. Vanier Secondary School (Comox), École Phoenix Middle School (Campbell River) and Cumberland Community School, with each school hosting one event.

The final meeting of the four teams took place in Powell River on May 26. Brooks Thunderbirds beat Cumberland 35-10 and downed Vanier 20-5, but lost to the stronger Phoenix side.

“After our sevens matches we combined with Vanier, and Phoenix joined with Cumberland, to play some 15-a-side as an introduction to what we’ll play next year in juniors,” said Krowitz.

After the 15-a-side action, the teams went to Powell River Otago Rugby Club’s clubhouse for a barbecue.

“Teams socializing and mixing after matches is a great part of the rugby tradition all over the world and something we wanted our kids

TACKLING TEAM: Brooks Secondary School grade eight rugby team members include [front row, from left] Teela Trottier, Lleyton Chaney, Mac Hein and Kaleb Parsons; [back row, from left] coach Bill Broughton, Steven TelloHernandez, Adam O’Grady, Dion Harry, John Dominic, Jack Padgett, Andrew Krowitz, Jeremy Walls, coach Jack Beardmore, and coach Jason Krowitz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

to be a part of,” said Krowitz.

K ro w i t z , B ro u g h to n a n d Beardmore, who all played for Otago, hope the sport catches on at Brooks to include junior and se-

nior girls and boys teams.

Otago began in 1977 and, at its peak, was running two senior men’s and junior teams, according to Krowitz.

B etween 1985 and 1988, Otago regularly made BC rugby’s Vancouver Island championships but has not fielded a team for the last three years.

Charity golf tournament goes for greens SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise is reviving a charity golf tournament at Myrtle Point Golf Club on Sunday, June 10, starting at 1 pm.

The Texas Scramble event is

the first of its kind in several years, according to director of golf operations Kelvin Trott.

“We used to have a Rotary tournament here years ago, so it’s great to get them back,” he said.

Tickets are $100 per person and money raised

will go toward supporting many local Rotary charity initiatives.

“All funds raised will go to supporting a variety of programs in the Powell River community,” said tournament organizer Vivica Watson. “These include youth programs, food

banks, sea and air cadets, and Grace House for women, to name a few.”

Aside from golf, there will be food stations out on the course, a silent auction and prizes for hole-in-one, highest and lowest score and best-dressed participants.

Some prizes up for grabs include a trip to Mexico, front row tickets to Seattle Seahawks and Vancouver Whitecaps games and golfing privileges at Predator Ridge Resort in Vernon.

Participants engaging in some friendly competition

for a good cause is one of the hopes for the tournament, said Trott.

“It’s a fun event and it would be good to get businesses competing against businesses,” he said.

For more information, contact Watson at 604.483.8697.

Major university hearing study seeks participants.

Connect Hearing, with hearing researcher Professor Kathy Pichora-Fuller at the University of Toronto, seeks participants who are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids for a hearing study investigating factors that can influence better hearing.

All participants will have a hearing test provided at no charge. Qualifying participants may also receive a demonstration of the latest hearing technology. The data collected from this study will be used to further our understanding of hearing loss and improve lifechanging hearing healthcare across Canada.

Why participate in the hearing study?

Hearing problems typically result from damage to the ear and researchers have spent decades trying to understand the biology behind hearing loss.

More importantly, researchers now realize the

need to better understand how hearing loss affects your everyday life*. In this new hearing study, Professor Pichora-Fuller and her team are trying to find out how people learn to live with hearing loss and how new solutions could help these people take action sooner and live life more fully.

If you are over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids, you can register to be a part of this major new hearing study† by calling: 1.888.242.4892 or visiting connecthearing.ca/hearing-study. * Pichora-Fuller, M. K. (2016). How social psychological factors may modulate auditory and cognitive functioning during listening. Ear and Hearing, 37, 92S-100S. † Study participants must be over 50 years of age and have never worn hearing aids. No fees and no purchase necessary. Registered under the College of Speech and Hearing Health Professionals of BC. VAC, WCB accepted. 1. Cruickshanks, K. L., Wiley, T. L., Tweed, T. S., Klein, B. E. K., Klein, R, Mares-Perlman, J. A., & Nondahl, D. M. (1998). Prevalence of Hearing Loss in Older Adults in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin: The Epidemiology of Hearing Loss Study. Am. J. Epidemiol. 148 (9), 879-886. 2. National Institutes of Health. (2010).

It is estimated that 46% of people aged 45 to 87 have some degree of hearing loss1, but most do not seek treatment right away. In fact, the average person with hearing loss will wait ten years before seeking help2.

This is because at the beginning stages of hearing loss people often find they can “get by” without help, however as the problem worsens this becomes increasingly harder to do. For some people this loss of clarity is only a problem at noisy restaurants or in the car, but for others it makes listening a struggle throughout the entire day. By studying people who have difficulty hearing in noise or with television, we hope to identify key factors impacting these difficulties and further understand their influence on the treatment process.

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Seaside concerts round out community band’s season Performances mark final shows for many youth performers SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Two free concerts by the sea will round out Powell River Community Band’s season and offer listeners a last chance to see many of the ensemble’s young performers who will be moving on.

The band, currently comprised of some 24 members, has always been intergenerational. However, the last few years have been unique, according to band member Lot Sparham.

“We’ve always had one or two students, but the last two years we’ve had six,” she said.

It is a change Sparham attributes to conductor Roy Carson’s involvement.

“Since Roy became our musical director he’s stimulated quite a number of students to join our community band,” she said. “It’s been wonderful. They’ve changed the dynamics in the band and the atmosphere.”

This year, all its youth mem-

BEACH THEME: Powell River Community Band will perform two free concerts this weekend featuring music inspired by the sea. The events take place at noon Saturday at Willingdon Beach and noon Sunday on Savary Island. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

bers will be moving away as most have graduated high school. One who has not yet graduated will be leaving town to attend school on Vancouver Island.

Youth performers include Roy’s sons Steve and Eli, who are also members of award-winning jazz combo Take 5, as well as Brooke

Clansey, Zoe Crookshank, Gareth Evans and Alia McPhee.

Sparham and her husband joined the community band shortly after moving to Powell River in 2010 and have found it to be a great way to get involved in both music and local life.

“We saw how much fun these

people were having making music together and wanted to do that,” said Sparham, adding that she is hopeful a new group of younger musicians will come and join the band next year, along with community members of all ages.

“I want to make sure people have the chance to hear these concerts,”

said Sparham. “We want people to know about us and maybe feel inspired to join us next year.”

Powell River Community Band will perform at noon on Saturday, June 9, at Loggers Memorial Bowl at Willingdon Beach and at noon on Sunday, June 10, at Pascalito Hacienda on Savary Island.

Author encourages travel adventures and dreaming big Barb Rees is a travel book author, freelance writer and photographer based in Powell River. Active in the local writing community, she helps organize the Powell River Festival of Writers.

She began writing the RV Canada travel book series in 2003 and is currently launching the sixth book about her adventures across the country with her husband Dave.

The books feature tips on budget travel, best places to camp and things to do, as well as inspiring stories and life advice.

TAKE A PEAK: Barb Rees

How did you first get into writing? What is your background?

I've been an avid reader since childhood and dreamed of writing a book, but life got in the way. In 2000, while

travelling along a potholerough road, it came to me that I would write my story, Lessons From the Potholes of Life, on the premise that when we do fall into life’s potholes we should dig until we find the diamond lesson we are supposed to learn.

It was my first attempt at publishing a book and then I had the bug. I've been selfemployed most of my adult life. I joined Toastmasters in 2001 to improve my shaky, scared speaking voice. I've been with them ever since.

I consider my education the school of life.

This is your sixth book about your RV adventures.

When did you first get the idea and what inspired you?

We literally worked our

way across Canada in our old motorhome in 2003, selling at markets to pay the way. I felt that other people could learn from what we did so they too could travel without a big budget. From that trip the first book, RV Canada On A Dime And Dream, came out in 2007.

The latest book is based on our trip up north and to Haida Gwaii in 2017. I’m inspired by the people of Canada, the vastness of the land, and wish to showcase all it has to offer so more people want to explore our country and make their dreams come true.

What is your connection to Powell River?

I lived here a couple times before and met Dave Rees.

I married him 25 years ago.

Powell River is the best place in Canada to live.

How much of your time do you spend travelling?

What do you love about it?

We RV every month of the year but make big fourmonth trips every two years then write a book. I love the freedom, the scenery, the people.

Where can people find your work?

My books are available through me online at write2dream.com.

Rees will be launching her newest travel guide, RV Canada - Western Canada Off the Beaten Path (2018), at Powell River Public Library on Friday, June 15, at 7 pm.

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1105 Obituaries

Claire Carmen Carlson

November 5, 1933 - June 3, 2018 With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Claire. She was predeceased by her husband Arnold and son Dewain.

Claire leaves behind daughter-in-law Diann Benz and family, sons Allen (Tammy) and Les (Jeannine), three grandchildren Eric, Matt (Ashley) and Travis, her newly born great-grandson Landon, three stepchildren and their families, and many great friends.

Claire loved to cook and everyone was always welcome at the table. She loved their cabin up the lake where she and Arnold made fond memories. She also enjoyed the time she spent volunteering with the hospital auxiliary.

In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation would be greatly appreciated.

A celebration of life will take place at 1 pm on Sunday, June 10, upstairs at the Carlson Club.

1100 In Memoriam

Elly Hewett

February 15, 1942 - January 22, 2018

A gathering for family and friends to celebrate Elly’s life will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, June 16, at 3388 Theodosia Avenue. Please come by and share your stories and memories.

Marie Anne Coburn

January 20, 1932 - May 20, 2018

Doreen was born and raised in Vanderhoof, BC. In 1948, she married Ernie Micks. They lived in many places, moving a whopping 33 times in 13 years before settling in Powell River.

Doreen had quite a life. She was a daughter, sister, waitress, logging-camp cook, friend, deckhand on their fish boat, mother, gardener, homemaker, grandmother, doll collector, garage sale and flea-market veteran, self-published author, feminist (back when it wasn’t fashionable to be one) and a soup kitchen volunteer.

Doreen was a canning, jam, jelly and pie-making queen, and a nursemaid for any injured wild creature in the neighbourhood. She loved soft-serve ice cream, strong black coffee and chocolate, lots of chocolate!

Doreen enjoyed entertaining; she hosted the best Christmas parties and backyard picnics. She loved people and had a ready smile for everyone.

Doreen is dearly missed by her daughter Ernalee, son-inlaw Ken Shannon, Harry Alde (Pat), grandchildren Shaylnn Petis (Michael), Kaela Alde (Kevin), Lyndsey Laureta (Makana), Heather and Jennifer Shannon, Eli Hansen, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Special thanks to Dr. Schweitzer, the home-care staff who helped Doreen retain her independence for as long as possible, and the exceptional staff at the Evergreen Care Unit facility, who treated her like family.

A celebration of Doreen’s extraordinary life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, June 9, at Cranberry Seniors Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street. Please wear something colorful and bring your favourite stories of her.

Doreen loved helping people, in lieu of flowers, please donate to the Powell River Action Centre Food Bank or soup kitchen of your choice.

(née Cecchetto)

If there ever comes a day where we can’t be together, keep me in your heart and I’ll stay there forever.

Love Corky Gaynor, Terri and family

Donations are thankfully accepted. prhospitalfoundation.com

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COAST BERRY Company is looking for blueberry pickers July 1 - September 15. Must be reliable and have own transportation. Please send resumé to info@coastberrycompany.com EXPERIENCED ROOFER required for torch-on, shingle, and metal. Must have drivers licence, transportation, and basic hand tools. Apply to Coastline Roofing, 12221 Arbour Dr, Powell River BC, V8A 0M4 or coastlineroofing@shaw.ca

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Spring Carnival Sunday, June 10 11 am to 2:30 pm Kelly Creek School gym 2341 Zilinsky Road Silent auction for the adults Games, noise and goofiness for the kids

Bayshore Specialty Nursing - Pediatrics is currently looking for Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to join our team in the Powell River area for weekday day shifts.

We are looking for reliable, passionate and caring individuals to provide 1:1 family-centered care for children with complex care needs. Pediatric experience is an asset (but not essential).

We offer: • Comparable wages to health authorities - prior experience recognized • Flexible scheduling • Group benefit enrollment for employees working an average of 15 hours /week (min) • Client-specific training and education Requirements include: • Active license with CRNBC or CLPNBC • 2 years nursing experience If you are interested in this community nursing position, please send your resume and cover letter to: pedsvancouver@bayshore.ca Fax: 604-739-7435/1-866-686-7435 (Please note “Powell River” in the subject line)

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1215 General Employment

2145 Wanted

WANTED CONSTRUCTION labor, must have experience renovating, $20/hr.Send resumé to mikedsalisbury@yahoo. ca

KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, large set preferred, will consider all condition and types, please call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com

1230 Work Wanted

RIDE-ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some.

Contact Don at 604.487.0487.

WANTED ROTOTILLER, reartine tiller preferred. A machine with large wheels with tines located on the back of the machine. Call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com

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

WANT TO buy a house in Powell River, any condition.

Call Jen 604.414.4645.

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6030 Houses for Sale

9160 Trucks & Vans

HALF DUPLEX level entry, 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, living room, dining room, den, deck with partial view. Asking $339,900.

Call 604.223.3739.

1993 DODGE Diesel Ext Cab 4x4, 140k, automatic, aftermarket 4 inch exhaust, turbo housing and injectors, engine brake, $20,900.

Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@live.ca 2008 TACOMA TRD Quad Cab, 195 kms, 4.0 auto, 6 inch lift, 35 inch tires, $18,900.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre on Allen Avenue, fruit trees, $299,000. 604.483.1632.

604.483.6153 2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 6 - 245/70 19.5 tires, RV or truck, $150 each. Call 604.485.7993.

BIO-DIESEL processing equipment. Manually operated, turns used veggy oil into Bio-Diesel. Batch size 40 US gallons. Good condition, $650 or OBO, arrange to view. Call 604.486.6979.

FIREARMS AUCTION JUNE 23, 2018. - Three sessions Live and Online. Bidding starts June 6 to 22. www.switzersauction. com, Toll-free 1.800.694.2609, email: paul@switzersauction. com. Estates and Collections Wanted. Switzer’s-Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous HIGH PRESSURE compressed air four-stage regulating panel. 10,000 PSI down to 200 PSI, double set up, classco gauges. Asking $350 to view call 604.486.6979.

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30X31 $8,488. 32X35 $9,954.

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2009 FREIGHTLINER Diesel DDT15, new gravel box and pump, high-lift elect tarp, 18 speed Eaton transmission, new seats. $85,000 OBO 604.578.0777.

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6025 For Sale by Owner 2’ - 3’ BLIGHT resistant filberts “sacaweeja” $18 each.

Healthy stock, recent arrivals from Fraser Valley. Contact 604.483.4007.

STORM DOOR Never Used, $100, Newport 2Lite 34”x 80” Included All Fixtures. Text 778.888.7010.

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604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2014 YAMAHA TW200, 500 km excellent condition, $4,500.

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9185 Boats 15’ DORY-TYPE rowboat sailboat, fiberglass over marine ply. Comes with trailer, ready to row or sail. Will take 6-9 horsepower outboard motor in trade, located in Powell River. Call 1.204.901.0224.

2004 SEASWIRL Striper 26’ (estate sale) 5.7 litre Volvo gas, trailer, survey great shape, $49,900. Call Chris 604.414.3960.

24’ EX-COMMERCIAL HD/ FG boat, 5.9-litre Cummins diesel. Special for prawn and crab fishing, $20,000, OBO. Call 604.487.0890.

3488 BAYLINER, Cummings engine, low hours, $80,000, contact 604.483.6641.

40’ TOLLYCRAFT cruiser, twin gas V-8 engines, extras, great shape, $75,000. OBO, 604.414.3960.

MARTIN 29 sailboat, mainsail three genoas, storm jib, 10 hp, inboard, Volvo, diesel, $12,000 or OBO. Call 604.483.4104.

MIRRO CRAFT 14’ aluminum boat and trailer, wooden floor.

2006 Honda 20hp-apa standard 4 stroke outboard, lots of extras. Call 604.414.0780.

MUST SELL, 28’ fiberglass cruiser, suitable for live aboard, trailer included, four-cylinder diesel engine, $12,000 OBO. 604.414.4483.

WESTSAIL 32, new Beta diesel engine, dodger, GPS, VHF, 12-volt fridge, hot water, diesel stove, moorage paid until 2019, $24,000 OBO. 604.485.2935.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1996 BIG Foot 11.5’ camper, 3 piece bathroom, winter furnace package, basement, solar panel, $8,900.

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9145 Cars 2006 DODGE Charger RT 5.7, many extras, garage kept, all receipts, pictures available. Call 604.483.8057. or 604.485.5384.

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All held at Powell River Hospital Pain Management- June 13th, 9:30am-12:00pm PreHab (prep for joint replacement) June 14th, 9:30am-11:30am Sleep and Stress Management - June 14th, 1pm-3:30pm Please register ASAP at 604-904-6177 or online at oasis.vch.ca

2010 GT Mustang Convertible V8 4.6L. Duel Shift, all the g o o d i e s . 11 , 0 0 0 k m s . $22,000. 604.485.9586.

2013 HYUNDAI Elantra GL, low kms, well maintained, needs nothing, recently at a Hyundai Dealership for re-call and updates. $10,500, call 604.487.0097.

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