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NEW CANOE: Six paddlers take Club Bon Accueil’s sleek new Vortex outrigger canoe out on Powell Lake. The canoe was purchased using a federal grant for senior citizens. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

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Club Bon Accueil became hooked on outrigger canoeing two years ago and now has the financial means to open the sport to more people in the community, thanks to a $25,000 federal government grant.

“We participated in Powell River Sea Fair in the corporate race,” said the French club’s secretary Marc Lavertu. “There was this fun canoe race and, as it turns out, the French club team won that race, which was really surprising.”

The club received a second surprise when it recently received a New Horizons for Seniors Program grant, awarded to community projects led or inspired by seniors. Most of the club’s membership is comprised of seniors.

According to Lavertu, winning the race inspired the club to include outrigger canoeing as one of its activities.

With money in hand, the club got together with Powell River Outrigger Club Society (PROCS) and, with its expertise in outriggers, shopped around for a canoe.

The club found a six-person ultra-light outrigger demo model for $25,000. According to Lavertu, it was a good price for the technologically advanced canoe called a Vortex.

A Vortex is made of carbon-fibre as opposed to fiberglass.

At 160 pounds, it is less than half the weight of the type of outriggers that PROCS owns. Most of the French club and PROCS members are over 60 years old and a lighter canoe makes it easier for seniors to engage in the sport, said Lavertu.

Now that the club has a canoe, it is developing an activity program in partnership with PROCS. Lavertu said the program will be open to the whole community and public, not just francophones or seniors. Anyone from the general community will be welcome to come out on Powell Lake and give it a try, he said.

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been in a canoe,” said Lavertu. “Once they learn how to paddle and once they learn how to steer, they can encourage their friends to come out, or take a youth group out.”

One of the most important things that outrigger canoeing addresses is seniors fitness, according to PROCS members.

“The two things in seniors fitness that I see as important is flexibility and core strength,” said Sue Milligan, one of the founding members of PROCS. “That’s what keeps us healthy as we grow older.”

Former PROCS president Jan Walker said a number of PROCS members have competed at the world sprints in different years and different countries. Last year, one of the club’s teams won the senior masters Canadian Outrigger Association Cup, which is an accrual of points from different competitions.

“For a small club, we do really, really well,” said Walker.

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Demand for solar panels heats up CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River’s solar panel market is heating up outside of city limits from those looking to go off the grid, but so far demand is not coming from residents within the city.

“We don’t see a lot of people adding solar to their houses in the city,” said local architectural designer and project manager CaroleAnn Leishman, also a City of Powell River councillor.

Demand is coming from the number of people who own recreational property around Powell River’s lakes and islands, or those who own property in areas not serviced by BC Hydro’s power grid, said Powell River solar panel designer and installer Ryan Albury.

For Albury’s company, the majority of the jobs it takes are for people living on Savary Island or other places not serviced by the grid, he said. He has been working in the industry for the past six years and has taken jobs all over the coast.

Solar panel systems capture the sun’s energy using photovoltaic cells. They do not need direct sunlight to work and electricity generated can be converted to power household lights and appliances. Systems are added to houses already connected to grid power and can act as emergency backup power.

Systems are also installed on homes not connected to the grid and can be used, in conjunction with battery banks and generators, to supply the home’s power.

Only about 400 BC Hydro customers in the province have signed up for the public utility’s net-metering program, allowing customers to put power back on the grid during times of low need.

Few of the newly constructed homes being built in Powell River include solar panels in their designs, said Leishman.

That situation is changing on Vancouver Island, she explained, where local governments, such as Town of Comox, are requiring companies to build to third-party green certificate standards. Some of the provisions include framing houses so they are ready to be set up with solar panels.

Leishman said she supports the idea of municipal governments taking a larger role in encouraging contractors to build to higher environmental standards.

The number of companies designing and selling solar panel installations in Powell River has grown recently, including a company owned by Powell River businessperson and mayor Dave Formosa that specializes in outfitting recreational vehicles and cabins with solar power. Albury said he knows of four other companies locally that do installations.

In talking with his clients, Albury said there are a number of reasons people choose to put the panels up, environmental being primary.

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ment is a pretty big one for people,” he said. “Reduction is always the way to help the environment, if that’s what you’re trying to do.”

Similar to early adopters of electric vehicles, up to now solar power has been a niche market for only the wealthiest Canadians. Like all early adopters who bear the higher costs, the market does adapt and prices come down.

In 1998, installed household solar panels cost $11 per watt, but by last year the amount had dropped to between $3.50 and $4 per watt, according to BC Sustainable Energy Association (BCSEA).

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175-watt solar panel would cost $1,500,” said Albury.

“Now you can get a 250-watt solar panel for $250.”

Despite dropping costs, the technology still has not found mainstream appeal because of its initial setup costs. According to the BCSEA, a solar-panel system that could provide almost half of a typical house’s power needs, about 10,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually, costs about $16,000. With energy savings of roughly $550 per year, it could take more than 15 years, with rising electricity costs, for the system to pay for itself.

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“They found homeowners were breaking even, saving on their utility bills, so the loan was a wash,” said Leishman. “It makes perfect sense.”

Leishman said she and other Powell River councillors made that point to the province when they were asking for comments on their climate leadership plan this winter.

“We’re hoping they will change that legislation specifically,” she said, “so we’ll be able to do that.”

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politician, wants to tackle. “I would love to put a program together where we can loan money to homeowners to do energy-efficiency upgrades to the home,” she said.

Instead of the loan being with the homeowner, the loan stays with the property and is paid back over a number of years, said Leishman.

Over the lifetime of the house these energy-efficiency measures pay off, she added.

While there has been active discussion on the idea going back as far as 2004, the BC government has not moved to make the changes.

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Dispensary hit Powell River RCMP are investigating an early morning smash and grab at a Marine Avenue business on Friday, April 29.

Police were called after a passerby noticed that the plate-glass door of WeeMedical Dispensary Society on the 4400 block of Marine had been smashed, leaving the business at risk for further loss.

Police have not identified any suspects in the break and enter and are continuing to investigate, said constable Tim Kenning.

RCMP confirmed an undisclosed amount of marijuana product had been stolen.

Residents provide a variety of thoughts on Sino Bright School decision CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Paramedicine expands GATHERING INPUT: More than 50 people attended a public information session at Powell River Recreation Complex and provided their thoughts to the city regarding agricultural land reserve exclusion for the proposed Sino Bright School.

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know that this is the best purpose for taking the land out when we don’t know what’s going to happen down the line.”

BC forestry company Island Timberlands owns one-time cutting rights to some of the trees on the property. Regardless of whether the land stays inside the ALR, they will be cut down, said Randolph.

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Whether this land is excluded or not is a pivotal part of this project. What the applicant wants to do can’t go forward without that exclusion.

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Several residents attending the meeting stood up to speak against the exclusion and the loss of trees on the property.

“I’m just so concerned about not understanding the impact of taking this land out of ALR and putting in a business,” said resident Patricia Cocksedge. “I don’t

farmer in Paradise Valley, asked why the trees couldn’t be left standing and another site be selected.

“It’s beautiful forest, but it’s not farmland,” he said.

“Why can’t the school be built somewhere else?”

Erin Innes, a local permaculture farmer, said while the land may not seem suitable

for pastures and tractors, it is nevertheless farmland and all farmland is under threat in BC. Local agriculture advocate Angela Gunther, speaking on behalf of Society for the Advancement of Local Sustainable Agriculture, said the farmers group was against the exclusion unless the city took “substantive, meaningful steps towards promoting local agriculture.”

Powell River Regional District Electoral Area B director Alan Rebane said, while he supports the ALR, allowing the exclusion will have a net benefit for the farming community.

“It will bring in economic development and more people to make our farms more viable,” said Rebane. “It would be a travesty if we did not support this school for the economics of this town.”

School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule said the district’s partnership with Sino Bright will continue whether or not the ALC approves the exclusion, and added that the project also has implications for Brooks.

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“The trees are coming down,” he said. “The reality is the property is for sale. My concern is somebody is going to buy it at some point. It might be something we don’t want to see beside Brooks.”

Council gave third reading to the bylaw amendments at its meeting on Thursday, April 21. Once the ALC makes its decision on the exclusion, then council would give the amendments final adoption, if the exclusion is supported.

“Council wanted to send a message that their decision on zoning and official community plan has not yet been made,” said Fraser.

Council does not have the power to decide whether the land is excluded from the ALR, said Knight.

“Council’s role is to consider public opinion,” he said, “make the decision and then make a resolution on whether they support the land being excluded.”

The private school, including dormitories, will be operated by School District 47 and bring in 400 students enrolled at Sino Bright’s offshore BC school in China.

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City director of planning Tom Knight told those at the meeting that the city was directed by the Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) to start the rezoning and landuse amendment process.

This will show a commitment to follow through with the project should the commission grant the exclusion he said.

Medical first responders’ role on Texada Island will be expanding to include providing basic health care services next year, BC health minister Terry Lake announced Wednesday, April 27.

Texada is one of 73 rural and remote BC communities included in the province’s community paramedicine program expansion.

Within BC Ambulance Service the program will create 80 new, full-time equivalent positions. Those paramedics will also enhance emergency response capabilities.

Paramedics will visit people in their homes or in the community and perform assessments requested by the referring healthcare professional.

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More than 50 local residents gathered inside Cedar Room in Powell River Recreation Complex for a public information meeting on a proposed agricultural land reserve (ALR) exclusion for the development of a Sino Bright School campus in Townsite.

While less formal than a public hearing, the meeting hosted by City of Powell River staff on Wednesday, April 27, allowed staff to explain the intent of the exclusion application and provide a forum for residents’ opinions.

Staff heard from a variety of residents, including those concerned about the private school and trees on the land being cut, local farmers and those who thought the project would help Powell River’s economic development.

“Whether this land is excluded or not is a pivotal part of this project,” stated city chief administrative officer Mac Fraser. “What the applicant wants to do can’t go forward without that exclusion.”

PRSC Land Developments Ltd., which City of Powell River and Tla’amin Nation are partners in, has applied on behalf of Sino Bright Investments Ltd., to exclude a 12.1-hectare parcel of ALR land to build a private school campus.

The 12.1 hectares is part of a larger 54-hectare parcel Sino Bright has an offer on. Remaining land will stay inside the ALR, according to city manager of eco-

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Yacht club enters waterfront plan Powell River Yacht Club took the lead on Tuesday, May 3, when its commodore presented a vision statement for development of the former barge terminal property at a City of Powell River committee of the whole meeting.

According to Tor Birtig, Powell River director of infrastructure, several conversations with yacht club commodore Blake Hoffert have already taken place.

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the area,” said Birtig, noting the improvements that have already been made to the north and south harbours.

The barge terminal near the south harbour has not been enhanced, he said, adding there have been informal talks with the Canadian Coast Guard to also occupy the space. “[Development] would entail demolition of a portion of the existing metal clad,” said Birtig. “At least one third of the building would be remaining plus the office site on the west end of that building.”

Any plans involving the

coast guard would still allow for what the yacht club is proposing, according to Hoffert.

“They’re looking at the eastward third of that building and putting in a structure separate from it,” said Hoffert.

Hoffert believes the former barge area, located near the entrance to the sea walk, is big enough to accommodate more than one group’s interests.

“There’s still two thirds of the building and the small white building to the westward side, which hopefully we can contrib-

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According to its proposal presented to the city, the yacht club would utilize and improve the former terminal on behalf of other clubs, such as Powell River Outrigger Club Society and Paddling for Life Club.

The yacht club contribution to the plan would include financial input, repairs and restoration.

“This is an ideal location to develop and access a ramp for small boats, kayaks and canoes as the North Harbour ramp is frequently busy with large boats,” stated Hoffert in the proposal.

The proposal went on to request that the yacht club lease the site for three years at nominal cost and cover

YACHTERS PLAN: Powell River Yacht Club commodore Blake Hoffert recently presented a proposal to City of Powell River for usage of the former barge terminal property.

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Birtig said he would like to see something move ahead for the property. “Whether

it is in this form for the yacht club or some other enhancement,” he said, “we’re definitely looking for some improvements.”

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Following reports from Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) of higher than acceptable levels of lead in the drinking water in the Village of Pemberton and schools in Kitimat, BC, School District 47 is proceeding with a recommendation from VCH to flush all water lines daily in all schools as a precautionary measure.

School district secretarytreasurer Steve Hopkins said assurances had been given to VCH that schools were following protocols for flushing water.

“I got feedback from principals confirming that we are following the process, which is running water every morning,” said Hopkins.

He added that principals verify who they have assigned to do the flushing and that, moving forward, he will investigate automat-

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and we did things we wouldn’t consider doing today.”

In terms of training and equipment, the department has come a long way, he added.

“When I started, the worry was dying in a fire,” he said. “Now it’s getting cancer and post-traumatic stress disorder.

I’m not sure which is worse.”

Huge strides have been made during those 30 years, he said.

Deputy fire chief Terry Peters said working with Ouellette over the years

has been a pleasure. “As a mentor goes, you really couldn’t ask for more,” said Peters.

Ouellette said if he has any wisdom to impart for his department on his leaving it is to “stay true to your work ethic and your professionalism and life will take care of you.”

Peters said the city has started its hiring process looking for Ouellette’s replacement and the chief’s departure leaves “a huge hole in the department.”

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“Even when it’s tested positive,” said Hopkins, “it’s been in incredibly trace amounts.”

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Powell River Fire Rescue (PRFR) chief Dan Ouellette hung up his red coat for the last time Friday, April 29.

After 31 years with the city’s fire department, Ouellette retired his post; he had been chief since taking over the department in 2008.

“It’s time to move along and let some others take the reins,” said Ouellette.

“Powell River’s been a great city to work for.”

Ouellette said he has not made any definitive plans for the future as of yet, other than taking his travel trailer out for some camping this summer and “getting a feel for retirement.”

Ouellette began his professional career with PRFR on May 1, 1985. “I came on as a rookie and worked my way up the system,” he said.

He was promoted to deputy fire chief in 1999, with his first project to prepare for Y2K, a computer operating system glitch that was supposed to bring the city to its knees. “What an absolute bust that was,” he said.

Looking back at his career, Ouellette said a few highlights stand out, but he said he is proud to have seen firefighter safety improve during his tenure.

“When I came on safety was pretty loose,” he said. “There wasn’t a lot of regulatory people looking out for you

This Friday, May 6 CheF dave, saM hurrie & Fox on uprighT Bass

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Happy Mother’s Day Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Maybe it is not the regular lunch date or a bouquet of flowers this year. After all, what mothers want more than anything else is for their children to be happy and healthy.

From the moment a woman becomes a mother she feels responsible for her child’s health and happiness. As that child grows into an adult, the maternal feelings can wane, but they will never go away.

Children’s author Robert Munsch’s best-selling 1995 book Love You Forever details the relationship between mother and child that lasts a lifetime; the mother comforting the child, even as an adult.

The book finishes with the adult son returning the favour to his mother in her final days, rocking her and singing her the same song sung to him growing up. It is probably the most touching and fitting tribute to motherhood imaginable, and surely a reason for the book’s huge success.

Mo t h e r ’s Day is about A mother’s connection to her celebrating children rarely ceases, even the relationship between when they live in a different a mom and city or don’t have everyday her kids. A communication. You know those mother comes along on her monthly, weekly or even daily ch i ld re n’s phone calls from mom? That journeys, feelis what those are all about. ing the lows of every struggle and the highs of every accomplishment.

A mother’s connection to her children rarely ceases, even when they live in a different city or don’t have everyday communication. You know those monthly, weekly or even daily phone calls from mom? That is what those are all about.

Those mothers who become estranged from their children always have them in their thoughts, no matter what the circumstances. The word “ambivalence” is just not part of a mother’s vocabulary.

Being a mom is about more than feelings of pride or worry. A deep sense of guilt also comes every time a child cries or hurts themselves. A mom’s heart swells easily, and their strength cannot be measured. The image of a mother lifting a child from danger is never just symbolic.

Every day is mother’s day. The best way to celebrate mom is by giving her a day off from worrying about you, telling her you love her, and that everything is going just wonderfully, thanks.

Better yet, fix what’s broken in your life and strive for more happiness.

That will, in turn, make mom happier. Then, go ahead and take her out for that lunch and buy those flowers, anyway. She deserves it.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Residential care wait times a crisis

By John Gleeson For years, seniors on the pital for more than nine months Sunshine Coast have been living waiting to be transferred to a reswith long, unhealthy wait times idential facility that can provide for residential care spaces. Their the specialized care he needs. names are put on waiting lists and The hospital isn’t intended some of them are warehoused for patients like Morrison, and for agonizing months at S e c h e l t / s h í s h á l h Rather than sitting back Hospital, waiting for an opening. It’s hard on the and putting the onus seniors and their famion the private sector, lies, on hospital staff and on other patients, who Vancouver Coastal Health have to deal with seniors needs to show some suffering from dementia walking into their rooms innovation to help meet on a regular basis. this urgent challenge.

It’s a crisis situation and appears to be as bad as ever.

Recently, MLA Nicholas Simons told health minister Simons brought to light the case Terry Lake in the Legislature of Tom Morrison, an 84-year-old that the senior is “always sedated Gibsons man with severe demen- and usually restrained in a chair.” tia who has been kept at the hos- He asked if the minister be-

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In his responses, and to his credit, Lake offered four times to work with Simons to resolve the concerns of the family. We hope the minister will act swiftly to end the Morrisons’ ordeal, and also take a look at the larger problem on the Sunshine Coast.

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) acknowledged last year that there was a chronic shortage of residential care beds for seniors on the coast. In January 2015, VCH issued the first phase of its request for proposals for a new facility, calling for 15 to 25 new spaces to meet then-current demand, as well as the flexibility to expand to 125 beds. »7

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LETTERS » Bone to pick “City looks at dog parks and bylaws” [April 27] may be the most biased piece I’ve ever read in the Peak. I counted up the quotes: 20 negative ascribed to the dog-park haters and two positive quotes from one dog-park user.

The reporter apparently made little attempt to contact the many regular users of the Townsite dog park. The reporter allowed his story to imply that the existence of Townsite dog park somehow harms children, but offered no proof or counter opinion.

The reporter apparently did not quantify dog feces in the Townsite dog park

or elsewhere; there are no “piles of dog poop” in the park. Regular users of the park are the very people who are scrupulous about picking up after dogs, their own and others.

There was no mention of the focus meeting held by Ray Boogaards, city director of parks, recreation and culture, last year on this very issue, attended by about 22 people, 18 of whom were dog-park users.

Boogaards kicked off that meeting by declaring Powell River needs only one dog park. A pair of neighbours to the dog park complained about its existence.

The main results of the

meeting, however, were recommendations by the dog-park users, roughly as follows: Powell River should have a proper dog park in each of its districts, each fitted with double gates, shade, a water source, and seating for humans; many locations, both in Townsite and in the rest of Powell River, should be considered as potential dog parks; and the Townsite dog park, official or not, is a success story which should be enhanced by at least one double gate, seating, water, a relocation of one fence and a separate entrance to the kiddie park from the street (the last is now in effect).

Good dog parks enhance

community living. Our many seniors appreciate accessible, pleasant places to exercise and socialize their dogs, who are often their life companions.

A Townsite dog park is just a start, but it’s a start we don’t want to lose.

Eva van Loon Cranberry Street

Quite discouraged Fencing off a corner of Larry Gouthro park [“City looks at dog parks and bylaws,” April 27] for an official dog park would be a better solution than what is now offered at the old Max Cameron high school.

Parking is poor there, with no shade or water in the summer. The gravel surface is not comfortable for dogs to play, or for elderly people to stand on.

The south-west corner of the park at Manson Avenue and Barnet Street can be fenced off with a patch of grass for playing fetch, and the grove of trees to provide shade. Since the enforced restriction of having a leash on your dog, many of my friends I saw daily for the last seven years have not returned.

Many of us miss the daily multi-generational congregation of dog owners who socialize as our dogs play to-

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Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint

What could be done to make Powell River more fun?

KEVIN WILSON Mowat Avenue Have a really huge Pride parade.

KEN MAYNARD Maple Avenue We’re doing it. I don’t see how it could be more fun than it is for me. This is a fabulous place.

ADRIANA VIRTUE Church Street More programs throughout the year where parents and children can get together and learn about nature and hang out in nature.

TY LEISHMAN Nootka Street Shut off your phone, get off the couch, turn the TV off and get outside.

gether and entertain us.

It is a loss to the upkeep of the park without the responsible dog owners who pick up other people’s dirt, including fast-food wrappers, beverage containers and, yes, dog poop.

Powell River is a destination for retirees to move to.

Many of my senior friends are quite discouraged by the present rules and I hardly see them any more. I cannot imagine them safely navigating the walking trails close to town, which are frequented by bears and cougars.

Let’s share Larry Gouthro Park with everyone.

Miruh Sanderson Manson Avenue

JULIE BRISCOE Black Point Road We need to make Marine Avenue a happening place for people to gather and meet, with more restaurants and shops.

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6« VIEWPOINT We haven’t heard anything about VCH’s efforts since then. Proposals for two seniors’ complexes in Sechelt are in the application stage, but there is no indication that either

one, if it goes forward, will be contracted by VCH to address the current residential care bed shortage.

Rather than sitting back and putting the

onus on the private sector, VCH needs to show some innovation to help meet this urgent challenge. It’s not good enough to simply recognize a problem and pitch a long-

term solution. What’s been lacking is an appropriate response, and it’s long overdue.

John Gleeson is the editor of the Coast Reporter, based in Sechelt.

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Message from your MLA

s Nicholas Simon

I’m glad the day is almost here that we will have bus passenger transportation up and down the Sunshine Coast again. For many this has been more than an inconvenience, so the announcement of a new busline service has been widely welcomed. The route can challenge even the most expert operators with everrising ferry rates and their often-changing schedules.

Everyone wishes the operators success.

Recently the Sunshine Coast has been featured in many publications, showing the beauty of our area, but also highlighting the lifestyle opportunities, the sense of community, our arts and culture, recreational assets to match anyone’s taste and breweries. Sunshine Coast Trail is fast becoming recognized for the hiking opportunities on the longest hut-to-hut trail in Canada.

I have raised the topic of ferries in the legislature as

we await the government-commissioned study on fixedlink options. Powell River-Comox route will have a new ferry, the Salish Orca, which is scheduled to be delivered in August of this year. There have been no discussions around a triangle route to include Texada. Plans for the North Island Princess are unclear; the minister says it will have to be replaced “sooner than later.” As for special deals for some routes and not others, the minister has committed to looking into the matter.

Another issue that has come up in the legislature involves fundraising, and the fact that our province is the only one that allows its premier, who is the party leader, to collect a stipend without the need to declare it. The line between fundraising and access to decisionmakers seems to be fuzzy. For the public to have renewed confidence in our system, we need to ban corporate and

union donations.

Summer is almost here, bringing with it festivals, competitions and events that give everyone a chance to get involved as a participant or spectator. During festivals such as International Choral Kathaumixw, Logger Sports, PRISMA and BC Bike Race, our community’s nature will be on full display.

The MLA constituency office on Marine Avenue will remain open throughout the summer, but on slightly reduced hours beginning in June.

Nicholas Simons

Your MLA serving Powell River-Sunshine Coast

Pier 17, Davis Bay 604.741.0792 4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River 604.485.1249 nicholas.simons.mla@leg.bc.ca

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2016 DREAM AUCTION GALA • Saturday, May 7 Dwight Hall, Doors open 5 pm Dinner by Laughing Oyster, David Bowes at 6:45 pm Tickets are $50. Available at Capone’s Cellar

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dreAm Auction live items 1. Canadian Tire - Summit 100 kayak with paddle and personal floating device - Value over $600 2. Pacific Coastal Airlines/RB Logging - two lower bowl tickets for 2016-17 Vancouver Canucks season. Value over $1,000 3. Adams Concrete - Truckload of Ready Mix - Value $1,600 4. Doug and Carol McCormick and Ray and Marion Vasseur Three nights Mount Washington condo - value $1,200 5. Valley Building Supplies - Versa all Stainless Steel Grill on a pedestal system - Value over $700 6. Western Forest Products/South Coast Standing Stem - Cruise to head of Powell Lake, helicopter tour viewing heli-logging operations and exploring the backcountry beyond Powell Lake - Value over $2,000 7. Pinetree Autobody - Indy Truck Liner - Value $545 8. City Transfer - Gift certificate towards moving expenses Value $500 9. Thunder Bay Saw Shop - AWD Husqvarna lawn mower, t-shirt and hat - Value over $700 10. Rob and Cindy Villani - One week stay in a condo at Palm Springs - Value over $1,000 11. Powell River Cruise and Travel - weekend getaway at the famous Wickaninnish Inn - Value over $900 12. Dan and Marion Devita - A party of 12 tour of Texada and lunch, including transportation - Value over $650 13. RONA Building Centre - Beachcomber 300 six-person hot tub, delivered and installed - Value over $12,000 14. Royal LePage Powell River - Outdoor KidKraft Playhouse - Value over $500 15. Augusta Recyclers/Blubber Bay Quarry - Truck load of ¼ to ½ inch crushed blue rocks - Value over $800 16. Daniel Carr - Signed Montreal Canadiens jersey - Value over $500 dreAm Auction silent items • Aaron Service & Supply - Gift basket $100 • Aero Powell River Services - 22-piece wrench set $50 • Aero Powell River Services - Car Creeper $100 • Agius Builders/Relay Rentals and Sales - Two gallons $80 • Agius Builders/Relay Rentals and Sales - ECHO Axe $50 • Agius Builders/Relay Rentals and Sales - Heavy Duty Wheel Barrow $225 • Agius Builders/Relay Rentals and Sales - Carpenters Apron $60 • Anderson’s Men’s Wear - Gift certificate $100 • Better Bodies Gym - Gift certificate, one year pass $150 • Image 1 Salon & Spa - Fossil Ladies’ Watch $150 • Beyond Bliss Salon & Spa - Gift basket $220 • Blue Steel Imaging - Print-screening t-shirt $250 • Blue Tree - Two gift certificates $75 each • Canada Safeway - Large Gift Basket $400 • Capone’s Cellar - Two Crown Royal hockey bags $100 each • Capone’s Cellar - Coleman Cooler in wooden box $100 • Capone's Cellar - Danby Wine Fridge $200 • Carma Sacree - Garden ornament $75 • City Motors - Five gas certificates $50 each • Custom Carpet & Interiors - Large area rug $450 • Dave Nonis - Anaheim Ducks signed jersey - Value $500 • Doug and Carol McCormick - Canucks collectable $300 • Doug and Carol McCormick - Large print Canucks’ players

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COMMUNITY »

Province recognizes leaders DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Two well-known and respected Powell River community leaders have been recognized as recipients of BC Community Achievement Awards. Jay Yule and Don James join 28 other British Columbians receiving the honour in 2016.

Yule and James’ selections noted their leadership in education, James specifically related to music.

“I feel humbled and honoured,” said Yule, superintendent of schools for School District 47. “You go about doing a lot of volunteer work in your commu-

nity and you think it really goes unnoticed.”

In addition to his job, Yule has tirelessly devoted time as a volunteer with many organizations and does not think of community involvement in terms of hours, but rather as a way of life.

“It’s funny, I kind of look at it as a lifestyle,” he said.

“You’re involved with people in your community, you’re contributing, you’re talking to people, you’re interacting, and it dovetails really well with the job I do, because education is well beyond what happens in our schools; it’s really reflective of the greater community.”

James is being recognized for his role in music education; his vision, influence and dedication has been instrumental in shaping arts and culture in Powell River.

“It’s very gratifying to receive [the award] and very exciting for the community,” said James, who is also an Order of Canada member.

Now retired, James started Powell River Boys Choir in 1974, was one of the founders of Powell River Music Academy and a summer symphony academy and music festival; forerunners to Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy and International Choral Kathaumixw.

James’ original vision carries on a tradition that has made the community known musically around the world.

According to James, Powell River has an international reputation that goes back to the town’s beginnings.

“It has a history from when the mill first established itself,” he said. “They were interested in bringing in workers from all over the world, and one thing they did bring in was high-level pipers from Scotland to form Powell River Pipe Band, which did travel the world. Forefathers of the city were always interested in the arts.”

According to the BC

HONOURED LEADERS: School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule [left] and music educator Don James received recognition from BC Achievement Foundation, adjudicators of the BC Community Achievement Awards, for their leadership in education. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

Achievement Foundation, which adjudicates the awards, two people from a smaller community receiving the award in the same year is highly unusual, an observation that was commented on during jury deliberation for the final list.

Six municipalities had multiple honourees: Vancouver,

Victoria, Nanaimo, Surrey, Kelowna and Powell River.

According to Yule, the recognition speaks to community spirit. “That’s what I find incredible about the Powell River community,” he said.

“We have such a high level of volunteerism, you feel compelled to be involved.”

Previous community

achievement award recipients from Powell River include youth leader Mallory Statham in 2004 and former Peak publisher Joyce Carlson in 2009.

A formal awards presentation ceremony will be held Wednesday, May 25, at Government House in Victoria.

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Internet access still an issue Rural dwellers work harder to follow online government requirements Globally, we passed a milestone a few years ago: more people on this planet now live in cities and towns than live out of them. If that is you, it probably seems like an interesting factoid that does not really affect your life, but rural folks are often reminded about how easily we are forgotten.

I cannot count the number of times I have had to patiently explain to some well-meaning person in a call centre that I do not have a cell phone because cell phones do not work in Lund, or that, yes, “general delivery” is actually a real address.

Only in the last year have I been able to get satellite internet, but many folks here still live on dial-up access.

High speed? Forget it. With so few of us out here it is not worth bothering to put in the lines, or at least that is what the phone company tells me.

For many Lund residents, the predominance of those services in town, where the decisions get made, and the total lack of them out here where the work happens, is

WHERE THE ROAD BEGINS Musings on Lund

by Erin Innes

a serious barrier.

Fisheries are one example of this. Most fisherfolk live in rural places such as Lund, since this is where the fish are.

A few years ago, Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) switched to online notification for commercial openings. That means in order to know where and when you can fish or gather you need internet access.

“It disenfranchises rural communities,” said Ruth Sutherland, a longtime clam fisher in Lund. “Sometimes they’ll send an email at 2:45 pm on Monday afternoon for an opening on Tuesday.

If you don’t have internet, how can you find out about that?”

DFO shellfish manager David Fogtmann agreed the internet access issue is a challenge for some people.

ONLINE ISSUE: Rural workers, such as fisher folk on boats in Lund Harbour, often feel the negative impact of poor internet access in rural areas. ERIN INNES PHOTO

“A lot of it is the community helping each other,” he said. “Word of mouth spreads faster than the internet.”

Fogtmann pointed out that a weekly automated information system, available at 604.666.2828 and on VHF radio, announces any changes. Unfortunately, you still need to be able to get to DFO’s fishery notification website to find out what the changes are.

If you are making phone calls to neighbours to make that whole word-of-mouth thing work, that’s time you’re not spending doing whatever other work you have to do, and not getting paid for either.

Some fisher folk tell me the number of changes has increased dramatically since notifications went online, and that it disproportionately benefits buyers.

Fogtmann confirms that “markets play a role,” since if buyers aren’t buying there is no point in having an opening.

However, buyers are in town where checking your email three times a day is not a barrier.

“Everybody doesn’t have an iWatch, or clean hands to check it with,” said Sutherland.

We live out here because we choose to live in constant contact with what is right in front of us, and that is not

Are you not hearing clearly when a group of people are talking?

Many people find that they are no longer able to understand everything being said, particularly when in the company of others. Engineered in Switzerland, the Audéo V hearing aid has been designed specifically to understand speech in group situations.

The majority of those surveyed stated that when exposed to considerable background noise they are able to hear that something is being spoken, but can no longer discern precisely what is being said. The words seem blurred and indistinct. But why is that? The effect tends to manifest itself in group situations, especially in restaurants. It is the high-pitched tones perceived at the entrance to the cochlea that determine when you hear things accurately. In the majority of cases these parts of the inner ear are the first to be affected by noise or aging. As the high-pitched tones are no longer perceived well, the auditory centre of the brain begins to struggle to decode language. It’s a bit like an image that doesn’t have enough pixels.

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Thank you I would like to thank all of the vendors and everyone who attended the show for making it a huge success. We raised over $3,000 for the Powell River Garden Tour.

Thank you to all sponsors. A big thank-you, also, to the board of directors for all of their work putting the show together: Daniela D’Onofrio, Melanie Sullivan, Marci Gruntman and Valerie Griffiths.

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Robots take over New program excites Kelly Creek teachers and students

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Kelly Creek Community School principal Bill Rounis could not wait to open a particular box on the morning of Friday, April 29.

Inside was Lego, and not just traditional Lego, but Lego robotics.

Kelly Creek is the first School District 47 school to introduce the skill of robotics, and teachers and students are excited.

“The fact that you combine Lego, which everyone likes to play with, then you start to realize that to play is learning, that’s the part that’s super exciting,” said Rounis.

Lego Mindstorms education kits can be integrated into the science, technology, engineering and mathematics changes implemented this year as part of the BC provincial curriculum.

According to Rounis, those classes are not unique. They cross over and robotics is an

example, combining all of those disciplines that make a new way of learning for students, he said.

“Look at the new curriculum, the biggest one is the thinking piece, the creative thinking, and the big idea,” said Rounis. “The other thing is blending of course work; there isn’t just math or science, so we’re going to be doing that all together.”

Like any Lego kit, instructions on how to build a robot are included and some training is involved while learning on the go. At some point, instructions give way to imagination.

School district information technology manager Karl Childress brought the idea for a robotics program to the school district.

“I was waiting for someone to come along who was interested in doing it,” said Childress. “I hadn’t found any of our schools that wanted to run with it.

[Rounis] was the first one to come to express interest. I’m really excited about it.”

According to Childress, automation will be the next big thing, especially in the transportation industry, and students at Kelly Creek

have the opportunity to be at the forefront.

Grade six student Andrew Durie did not require instructions when he was shown the Lego kit. In less than 10 minutes, he had started to put the pieces together. Childress would not have been surprised if, given another hour, the youngster would have built a functioning robot, he said.

“There is some computer access piece that allows you to do some programming and also gives you some hints,” said Rounis. “Some Lego pieces tell you to put this piece to that piece and that piece, and this will happen.”

Robots can be taught to move a certain way as well as generate a certain amount of power, said Rounis.

“There’s one where you create a wind generator and another one that’s solar,” he added.

Competitive games are played, including who can make their robot pick up the most pencils.

“All of those activities summarize the learning component; then there’s just the straight out play,” said Rounis. “We’re so excited about it.”

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Here are a couple of incentives: The Plastic-Free Challenge, hosted by the Let’s Talk Trash team, has been extended to a whole year! Knowing that the first month is always the hardest, refuse new plastic and save the plastic that sneaks into your life until the last day of Earth Month 2017.

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River by doing a favour for one of MacLean’s oldest friends. Since the couple was living in Vancouver at the time, a fellow Argentinian asked MacLean if he would check on his son.

The friend did not know where his son was, other than north of Vancouver, said MacLean.

“My friend told me, ‘You have to take, I don’t know how many ferries. Can you do me a favour and go there to see what he is doing?’” said MacLean.

The couple agreed and travelled to Powell River to visit Ioni Wais, the son in question.

“So Sandra and I come to see Ioni and we see this place,” said MacLean. “This is exactly what I was looking for: a peaceful place to write my fifth novel, to paint, to do small pieces, to have a better quality of life where people care about the earth, compromise with ecology, and I love that.”

Wais made a permanent move to Powell River two years ago and has carved a niche for himself as a botanist and educator.

He is thrilled to have the couple here because they are like family, particularly MacLean whom he has know since childhood.

Internationally recognized artists, the couple’s home is full of spectacular pieces, said Wais.

“The artwork they have in

their home, I grew up with that same sort of artwork in our home from a very young age,” he said. “It’s surreal, but comforting at the same time, to see their art here.”

MacLean and Lopez have quickly discovered a lifestyle right for them and the pursuit of their art.

MacLean is an awardwinning author, painter and metalworker of organic, architecturally inspired works and functional pieces, and has collaborated with the great glass artist Dale Chihuly. He lived for a time in Mexico City, moved to Toronto then returned to Mexico City.

Lopez, a native of Colombia, is a sculptor and painter. “After I finished university, I moved to a small town close to Bogota, very similar to Powell River in a lot of aspects,” said Lopez.

“I really like this kind of life. In the cities it’s more complicated.”

The couple met in Cuba seven years ago. MacLean’s third book had received an international award for Spanish literature, which he learned on the same day he met Lopez. According to MacLean, he sent an email announcement to 460 people.

“He sent me an email by mistake,” said Lopez, adding that out of the hundreds of emails, she was the only one who answered.

“We started to talk by online chat for a few days then he invited me to meet in Cuba and I did it,” she said.

That spontaneity is also how they came to arrive in Powell River and made the decision to stay. MacLean said the feeling they have is of a community whose people are on the leading edge of change.

“I don’t know if it’s true, but it’s my perception that people who live here are at the top of the wave for change,” said MacLean.

“There is something about the relationship between man, the earth and environment that we want to be part of.”

As a sculptor who has worked with mediums such as marble and lava rock, Lopez is particularly interested in the area’s stone and shoreline rocks.

MacLean and Lopez are anxious to get crates unpacked, set up their studio and begin creating art. Both are excited about what they can do using wood as an expression.

How they arrived and why they decided to stay in Powell River is not a surprise to Wais.

“It’s a matter of getting people to visit,” said Wais.

“Once they visit, it’s almost unlikely they won’t move here unless there’s something really strongly tying them to someplace else.”

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Sports group adds ultimate Skill and fitness challenges players of all ages and levels DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

They call themselves Freaks and Geeks, an odd assortment of people varying in age and ability who get together twice a week to play soccer on Sundays and ultimate frisbee on Thursdays.

An obscure, late ’90s television series called Freaks and Geeks is the inspiration for the group’s name.

The show, which only lasted one season, followed a gifted student, part of the freaky-geek clique, and her younger brother, who was part of the bullied nerds.

Stephen Robinson, co-founder of Powell River’s upstart sports gatherings, said the show featured scenes of gym class that brought memories of torment from his own school years, a sentiment that resonated with other members.

“So many people spoke of their own painful past with team sports that I named our little misfit league after the show,” said Robinson.

“I believe it has exorcised quite a

few demons for quite a few people already.”

According to Robinson, it all started with him and a friend throwing around a baseball. Then, four people playing a game of scrub, which had no teams, no set number of players and no score.

“The next week we were up to seven players,” said Robinson. “We played baseball for three or four months.”

One day after watching some kids playing soccer, the group decided to join them rather than playing baseball. “Interest for baseball wained and soccer took over,” said Robinson.

In the last few weeks, Freaks and Geeks decided to start playing ultimate as well. Invented in the ’60s, ultimate has simple rules, involving throwing the frisbee, more properly called a disc, to a teammate who must pass it when received.

An opposing player tries to knock it down for a turnover. The goal of the world’s most widely played disc game is to score points by passing the disc to a teammate in the opposing end zone.

For Adam Hockin and his wife Jen Zacher, finding a group they could play ultimate with was a huge bonus of moving to Powell

ULTIMATE FUN: Adam Hockins prepares to let the disc fly while Kelly Von Bargen defends in a recent game of ultimate frisbee at Henderson Elementary School. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

River from the Comox Valley.

The spirit of the game appeals to him, said Hockin, adding that with no referees, players are on their own honour system when it comes to the rules.

Hockin said ultimate requires a different skill set, and although physical fitness is part of it, some of the best players are veterans or old-timers that might not be able to run as fast or jump as high, but

can throw the disc or see the field really well.

“It is definitely a game of skill as much as fitness,” said Hockin. “It’s a game that makes the average person athletic.”

Vancouver Canucks sign former Kings goalie Goaltending prospect Michael Garteig credits Powell River coaches and teammates DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Former Powell River Kings goaltender Michael Garteig enjoyed his weekend after the excitement of signing a one-year, entry-level contract with Vancouver Canucks on Friday, April 29.

“It’s kind of surreal that I get to sign with my hometown team,” said Garteig. “I don’t know if it’s quite sunk in yet.”

Garteig, a 24-year-old native of Prince George, played two seasons with the Kings from 2009 to 2011. He won the BC Hockey League’s top goaltender award both years.

“I was very lucky to have been on the Powell River team that I played for,” he said. “We had a lot of success and fell short in the fi-

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Kings lost to Vernon Vipers in the league finals in each of Garteig’s seasons with the club.

“I’m very thankful for everything in Powell River,” he said. “The community was unbelievable, my billets were amazing, and the coaches and teammates I played with helped me to get where I am today. It was a fun ride; I have very fond memories of Powell River.”

Garteig is currently completing his masters-postgraduate degree in business at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut.

Garteig led Quinnipiac Bobcats to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) final last month. Bobcats came up short, losing the championship game 5-1 to North Dakota. Garteig’s record of 32 wins in 43 games topped all NCAA goaltenders.

PUCK STOPPER: Goaltender Michael Garteig, now a Vancouver Canucks prospect, played two seasons with Powell River Kings. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

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Giacomo Zago

November 10, 1926 – April 30, 2016 Born in Sacile, di Pordenone, Italy, Giacomo passed away peacefully with his family by his side. He is survived by his daughter Pia Vallee; sons Angelo (Andrea) and Eugenio (Manon); sister-in-law Anna Brisotto; grandchildren Lina, Karen (Les), Melissa (Jared), Anthony (Emily), Kaylee, Tyler, Brian (Toni), James and Jakob; great-grandchildren Carter, Emma and Heidi, Eva and Jack, and Fleur; and numerous nieces and nephews. Giacomo is also survived by three sisters in Italy: Dosolina, Angelina and Dina. He was predeceased by his wife, Paolina in 2012, son Raffaele in 2008 and son-in-law Marcel in 2011.

Mass of Christian burial will be on Thursday, May 5, at 11 am at Church of the Assumption. Burial will follow at Powell River Cemetery; tea will be served in the St. Joseph’s Hall afterwards.

Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the palliative care unit in Powell River or to the charity of your choice.

Rest in peace, Dad. Together again with Mom. We love you and will miss you.

Bruce John Dale September 14, 1941 – April 27, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bruce, a sweet, gentle husband, father and grandfather. He leaves behind to grieve his loving wife of 51 years Sharon, daughter Loretta (Rod) Jamieson, son Greg Dale, grandchildren Spencer, Natalie, Jaryd and Madison and sister Betty (Vern) Wilson of Kamloops. Bruce was predeceased by his parents John and Ann Dale, brothers Tom, Norman and Donald and sister Agnes Martinsen.

Bruce was born in Enderby, BC. At the age of 19, he moved to Victoria to work for CHEK-TV, where he met Sharon, who worked for CKDA Radio; they were married in 1964.

In 1965, Bruce and Sharon moved to Birch Island on the North Thompson River, to work for BC Forest Service, in the protection branch. In 1972, they moved to Powell River to work for the Tipton family, owners of Airport Lumber. Before getting in with the municipality, Bruce managed the Westview Garden Apartments, did some carpentry work and drove cement and fuel trucks. He worked many years for the City of Powell River as a bus driver, Super Curbster garbage truck and flusher truck driver.

Thank you to Dr. Charles Van Zyl, the hospital staff, and especially the staff of Willingdon Creek Village House One and Adult Day Program for taking care of Bruce.

This honest, steady and patient man will be sorely missed.

A memorial service will be held at Faith Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 7, at 11 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of your choice.

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Vic Lupul Dad passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 29, just shy of 87 years of age.

Vic was born in Edson, AB. He married Jean in Cadomin, AB, and when the coal mines shut down, they made Powell River their new home in 1952 when Vic began working in the mill.

Vic was proud to be part of the volunteer workforce that built the old arena. Hockey was a big part of his life.

When Civic Arena was built, he played hockey for Wilshires, then for the original Powell River Regals and Regal Oldtimers. He did not hang up his skates until he was in his 70s.

Vic began coaching minor hockey and refereed when the old arena opened. He was a family man who was involved in all his children’s and grandchildren’s activities. He travelled all over the world with Jean, enjoyed fishing and especially enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren.

Family always came first and he played a special role in his grandchildren’s lives.

Vic was predeceased by his wife Jean and son Gary. He is survived by his children Terry, Sandra (Brian) and Corey (Gerard), granddaughters Katie and Alexa, grandsons Kevin (Jacaranda), Brendan (Willow), Torry and Blair, greatgranddaughter Hazel, his brother Walter, stepbrother Bill and their families.

A special thanks to the palliative care nurses and home support staff; your care was the best.

Thanks to all Vic’s friends, Fairmont Street neighbours old and new, regulars at Strikers and those who chatted with him on his daily visits to the stores and the mall. We wish to thank Powell River Kings and Regals for honouring Dad as the special supporter and fan he was.

Thank you to our friends and neighbours for the food cards, flowers, visits and phone calls. It was heartwarming.

We are honouring his wish that there be no service.

Donations in Vic’s memory can be made to Powell River Hospital Foundation at 5000 Joyce Avenue, V8A 5R3, or prhospitalfoundation.com, or to Powell River Minor Hockey Association at PO Box 31, V8A 4Z5.

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To those who donate to the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society in honour or memory of a loved one, we thank you. Thanks also to those who are including the Society in their estate planning. Tax receipts are issued for all donations of $20 or more. Your generosity is being used for legacy projects such as upgrades to the oncology room at Powell River General Hospital. www.brucedennistonsociety.org P.O. Box #157, Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z6

City of Powell River Grant Funding Advisory Committee The City of Powell River invites applications from interested individuals to serve as volunteer Grant Funding Advisory Committee members. The Committee’s role is to review the City’s policies and process used to provide grants and permissive tax exemptions to community organizations. The Committee’s mandate includes completing the review by June 30, 2016 and making a recommendation to City of Powell River Finance Committee.

The City is seeking two representatives from the general public to sit on this Committee.

Interested individuals are invited to submit a letter detailing relevant skill and interest in serving on this committee, by mail or e-mail to: Marie Claxton, City Clerk City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, B.C. V8A 1V4 info@cdpr.bc.ca If sending by email, the subject line must state: Grant Funding Advisory Committee.

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The City’s Five-Year Financial Plan for 2016 - 2020 was adopted in December 2015. This amended Financial Plan includes projects that were carried forward from 2015, corrections made to calculations and additional projects and initiatives.

Council will consider the submissions and comments from the Public before adopting the Plan. The Amended Financial Plan will be adopted before May 15, 2016.

Information regarding the proposed Amended Financial Plan will be available April 29, 2016 at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, during regular office hours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm and on the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca.

Submit your comments in writing by mail or email to: Marie Claxton, City Clerk City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 info@cdpr.bc.ca If sending by email, the subject line must state: Amended Financial Plan Comments May 2016 For more information, please contact Corien Becker, Interim Chief Financial Officer at 604.485.8639 or by email at cbecker@cdpr.bc.ca.

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Delectable Organic Handcrafted Mother and daughter Jeannie and Kaylie Keays

6753 Cranberry Street • 604.483.1624 Wednesday to Friday 11 am - 5 pm Saturday 2 - 6 pm Saturday Uptown Market Sunday at Farmers’ Market SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF BC BRANCH #49 – POWELL RIVER

Noon Soup and Sandwich

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 12:30 pm Speaker on Third Crossing 12:45 pm General Meeting 1:30 pm Speaker on DriveAble

Cranberry Seniors Centre 6792 Cranberry Street

1100 In Memoriam REMEMBER YOUR LOVED ONE. Donate to Powell River Hospital Foundation.

Improving health care for all. www.prhospitalfoundation.com

604.485.3211 ext 4349

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1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

1125 Lost CHRYSLER KEY, lost between Little Hut Curry and Tree Frog Bistro, Thursday, April 28.

604.485.2395.

1205 Career Opportunities HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES Crothall Healthcare is seeking motivated and reliable people to perform all aspects of housekeeping and janitorial work in a healthcare environment. We offer fair pay and benefits for eligible.

Conditions of employment include a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, proof of immunizations and TB test results compassatvch-phc@compasscanada.com

1210 Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION, Medical Terminology online courses. Train with CanScribe, the accredited and toprated online Canadian school.

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1215 General Employment COAST FITNESS is looking for a certified fitness instructor for group and indoor cycling classes to join our growing team.

Please send resume to info@coastfitness.ca E X P E R I E N C E D CA R E - A I D needed for two hours Saturdays and Sunday mornings Email Warren at wggill76@hotmail.com LAW FIRM seeking legal assistant for temporary maternity leave position. Experience an asset. Please drop resumes off at the law office of David Garling, 4581 Marine Ave. LIFE GUARD Seeking qualified lakefront Lifeguards for regular part time employment. Must have up to date First Aid and NLS certification. Must be confident guarding groups of children of all ages, nationalities and experience levels at lakefront swim area at Haywire Bay. Competitive pay. Send resume and cover letter to hugh@twincomm.ca or phone 604-414-3966 for more information. Position will remain open until all dates are filled. hugh@twincomm.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

P RO G RA M M A B L E LO G I C controller technician, part-time, to apply, 7245 Duncan St. 10am - 4 pm. 604.485.2527.

1230 Work Wanted

4025 Health Services

CLAY GLOSLEE Construction.

Concrete foundation and retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to roofto p, c o n t ra c t s a n d h o u r ly.

604.483.6153.

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

ROOF - WASH Removes moss and black streaks Removes algae, lichen and fungus ECO-FRIENDLY foam treatment Treats every type of roof material No scraping or walking on the roof No pressure rinse and application Roof-friendly soft wash

485-HELP (4357) help@Roof-Wash.ca WCB and insured

2055 Firewood WANTED, FIVE cords, 15”, clean, honest cords.

604.485.4839.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 19 6 2 C H A M P I O N m i d s i ze grader, motor 453 GM diesel, runs, needs some TLC, serial #62.581.26 $3,500. 604.483.3243.

BOY’S BIKE, Wiched, 7-spd, ages 8-12, like new, last year, new $200 plus tax, asking $100 obo. 604.485.5630.

INSULATED POWER garage door, 10’x10’, white, comes with all hardware and openers $1,200. 604.414.5850.

NIBA SEAFARER kayak approxiamately 18’ $550; Large dog crate $50; Wing Chair $75.

604.483.3165.

PORTABLE TABLE, padded, vinyl covered, 8’ x 4’, excellent condition, multiple uses $150.

Call Rosemary 604.414.0211.

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

2145 Wanted 3-BDRM, 2-BATH, house with level entry, inside municipality.

604.414.9578.

OSCILLOSCOPE, CONTACT Steve Dow, 604.487.4295 or email ve7tech@shaw.ca

3560 Pets LOST/FOUND a pet? Adopt-apet? Pet behaviour problems?

Abuse or neglect concerns? w w w. s p c a . b c . c a / p o w e l l r i ve r

604.485.9252.

5015 Business Opportunities G E T F R E E V E N D I N G M ACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year - ALL CASH. Protected Territories Locations Provided. Full Details CALL NOW! 1.866.668.6629 or v i s i t o u r We b s i t e WWW.TCVEND.COM HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Ar thritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

6025 For Sale by Owner TEXADA ISLAND, 9.8 acre property, like new home, 3 bay garage, asking $480,000.

604.486.7838 or 604.414.8109.

TEXADA ISLAND, Cresent Bay, 7.5 acres, over 600’ ocean front, 3-bdrm home, must be seen $580,000. 604.414.8109.

604.486.7838.

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1-BDRM SPACIOUS apar tments, some with ocean view, seniors welcome, N/S, one cat okay $640 - $700/mth includes hot water, high-speed internet and full cable. 604.483.4499. www.mapleviewestates.com 1- or 3-BDRMS with ocean view, heat and hot water included. Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

QC APARTMENTS, 1-bdr m, available now $585/mth, includes cable and utilities.

604.485.3711.

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

Al 604.483.3603, 604.414.9456.

6560 Houses for Rent

6515 Commercial

9145 Cars

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2000 FORD Crown Vic, excellent condition, 4-dr sedan, white, low mileage, 68,467 k m s / 4 10 , 8 0 2 m i l e s $ 6 , 0 0 0 .

604.485.2594.

FOR DETAILS ON

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN POWELL RIVER

604.483.8200 6965 Suites for Rent

9185 Boats

2-BDRM, GROUND level, A/C, N/S, N/P, five appliances, mat u re te n a n t s, $ 9 0 0 / m t h i n cludes utilities and cable.

604.223.7272.

2-BDRM PLUS office, lower floor, Westview, 1,100 sq ft on a quarter acre, in-suite laundry, sunny, bright, near seawalk $800/mth includes heat and hot wa te r. Ava i l a bl e Ju n e 1.

604.483.3181.

WESTVIEW, LARGE 1-bdrm, five appliances, suits single, N/S, N/P $800/mth includes utilities. 604.485.0987.

1998 SEARAY 270 special edition, new engine, manifolds, head and tarp, with 2012 trailer $ 3 7, 0 0 0 . we s t c o a s te n d . c o m 604.413.2099.

26’ MACGREGOR, 2007, motor-sailor, 50 hp, Suzuki, trailer, GPS/Plotter, fully loaded, ready for cruising $22,000.

604.485.2249.

4 0 ’ ST E E L Sa i l b o a t , re - bu i l t d i e s e l , n ewe r s a i l s, b o tto m p a i n te d , ro o my, s o l i d , g o o d condition $13,500. 1.250.490.7758.

SEARAY 270 DR, twin 4.3 L, alpha legs, 1991, good condit i o n $ 13 , 5 0 0 . Ca l l C h r i s 604.414.3960.

8220 Lawn & Garden POWELL RIVER LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE Commercial and Residential since 1989 • Landscaping • Complete lawncare • Garden beds/top dressing • Hedge trimming and tree trimming

Seniors’ discount available

Call Mark today 604-578-1964

PROPERTY MAINTAIN Lawn and landscape Garden bed prep and weeding • Moss removal and dethatching • Hedge and shrub trimming • •

485.H E L P (4357)

help@property-maintain.com WCB and fully insured

2-BDRM, 1-BATH, South of Town, Stillwater area, Single Family Home, D/W, W/D, workshop/garage, 1/2 acre , N/S, pet negotiable, references required $980/mth, or $1,100/mth includes garden maintenance catherinetocher@shaw.ca

Mechanics on Duty

6920 Office/Retail

604.485.7927

OFFICE FOR sublet part-time or full-time basis, suit professional compatible with mediation practice. 604.414.5353.

8325 Sand & Gravel

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

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

9160 Trucks & Vans 1998 GMC Sierra, extended cab, 305 Vortec, auto, good f u e l e c o n o my, g o o d t r u ck .

220,000 kms $2,500.

604.223.0714.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1977 TRIPLE E, 24’ Class A, good condition, everything runs well $4,000 obo. 604.485.5384.

1981 BIG Foot 17’ trailer, excellent condition, retiree needed a project so it’s all refinished inside $7,500. 604.483.3692.

1986 23’ Class C motorhome, low km’s, 2005 fridge, needs nothing, very good condition $6, 900. 604.414.7259.

2000 MINNIE Winnie, 29’, new battery, tires one season, basement storage, awnings, good r unning order $19,500.

604.483.4699.

2001 CORSAIR fifth wheel, 32’, 2-slides, A/C, vacuum, clean, everything works $16,000.

604.489.1509 for details.

30’ FORD RV, 1988, A/C generator, new tires, A/C, runs great $5,500 firm.

604.223.2702 or 604.487.9938.

IMMACULATE 2010 Nash 25s travel trailer, fully equipped for s u m m e r o f f u n $ 12 , 9 0 0 .

604.414.3854.

THOR MOTORHOME, 30 ft, asking $18,000. 604.483.6907.

2085 Garage Sales 3847 TRAIL PLACE Sat May 7, 9 am - noon Household goods, plants, bunk bed, toys, baby items 3998 MARINE AVENUE Sat May 7, 9 am - 1pm Moving Sale Clothes and furniture 4943 KIWANIS AVENUE Sat May 7, 10 am - 1 pm Kiwanis book sale special thank you to Breakwater Books for their donation cheapest books around

8325 Sand & Gravel

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of May 4 to 10 ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You’ll quickly recover all your energy and enthusiasm if you take the time to rest a little. You feel a kind of enlightenment that opens the way to a form of spirituality.

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TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 You show a lot of imagination. You might tackle a great masterpiece that will be very profitable for you. You will make a bit of an effort in gathering your friends together and organizing a small party.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You are responsible for an event that brings together several people. You discover a new side of yourself as you overcome your shyness.

4. Catch some rays 5. Molded dessert 6. Hot and dry 7. Caesar’s language 8. “____ Willie Winkie” 9. Farmer’s measure 10. Does and hens 11. Pea shells 17. Drudge 19. Poke fun at 22. Huron and Erie 24. Cultivates 25. Outs’ opposites 26. ____ and then 27. Muscle spasm 29. Appropriate 30. Small amount 31. Bring legal action 34. Grasshoppers 37. Carpet’s surface 39. Sever 41. Quite small 43. Imitator 44. Carousel, e.g.

45. Apparel 47. Honest 49. Audition goal 50. Florida islands 52. Volleyball barrier 53. Blockhead

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You may have the opportunity to make a surprising journey, such as a pilgrimage. If you go, you will broaden your horizons, both personally and professionally.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 You are faced with an important decision. Take some time to think before answering, or you will always be questioning the choice you made.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 There’s a lot of work on the horizon. You may work on a file that is secretly entrusted to you. This could earn you a nice sum of money.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You may experience love at first sight with a person who turns out to be your soul mate. You both understand at first glance that you were made for each other.

Level: Beginner

LAST WEEK’S SODUKO ANSWER:

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9X9 grid, broken down into nine 3X3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

12916 Powell Lake

7190 Cranberry Street

4259 Padgett Road

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 If you’re moving in the near future, do the rounds of home decorating stores in order to make your new surroundings more to your liking. Weigh your words before you express an opinion.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You undertake a major cleanup in your circle of friends, especially if you are owed money. You may feel puzzled in one way or another when someone confides in you.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 There is a good chance that you’ll be offered a promotion at work; it will allow you to settle some of your financial worries.

You finally see a bright future opening before you.

5771 Maple Avenue

$99,000

$599,000

$189,900

$185,000

Perfect getaway float cabin on Powell Lake Beautiful protected location

Rare, private 2.5 acres on Cranberry Lake with beautifully redone 3-bedroom home

Rancher on 2.2 acres, minutes from town Gently sloping property with loads of sun

Spacious 3-bedroom family home Ocean view from covered deck

MLS#11922

POWELL RIVER

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MLS# 11945

604.483.8044 | don@mycoast.ca | mycoast.ca

MLS #12298

Your home, my priority

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DOWN 1. Like a snail 2. Baby’s father 3. Wet-weather footwear

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 There is a lot of emotion in the air, and this inspires you to make some big changes. You may even decide to go around the world on the spur of the moment.

SUDOKU

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

ACROSS 1. Leopard mark 5. Guy’s date 8. Hornet 12. Etna’s flow 13. Period of time 14. Sound repetition 15. Untie 16. Scattered trash 18. Strife 19. Boom box 20. Initial for Superman 21. Narrow cut 23. Young bug 25. Reside 28. Rosters 32. Cranny 33. Naught 35. Hawaiian cookout 36. Clean with a broom 38. Crash 40. Convene 42. Sacrifice 43. Picasso’s forte 46. Ease off: 2 wds.

48. ____ of the covenant 51. Early settlers 53. Clarinet’s cousin 54. On ____ (tense) 55. Pistachio, e.g.

56. Supporter 57. Intermission 58. Affirmative answer 59. Service charges

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 You are given some new responsibilities at work. They will enable you to develop new skills, which could lead to a raise.

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

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4

$ 98

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98

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$ 48

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$ 68

530 g

Rhubarb Strawberry Pie 560 g

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$ 98

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$ 28

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Black Forest Ham

/lb 2.16/kg

Tomatoes on the vine

3 $ 98 2

Chocolate Milk$ ISLAND FARMS 1%

Northern Gold Granola

/lb 7.23/kg

Assorted, 700-750 g

ADAMS 100% NATURAL

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