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ness celebrated its 15th anniversary last summer. Westview U-Vin U-Brew continues to carry WinexpertsTM Limited Edition collection, with five new sought-after varietals primed for release, two of which are now available. The first, Cabernet Franc, is a dry-medium red wine from Yakima Valley, Washington, that features flavours of raspberry and red current with black pepper. Next is Vermentino, a white peach, green apple and fresh lime-infused white wine originating from Tuscany, Italy. In February, Milagro, a medium-full dry red from Valencia, Spain, is the feature release. One month later, Blanc de Noir, an off-dry white from San Joaquin Valley, California, will be available. The final release, in April, features Grenache Cabernet, a full-bodied red from Riverland, Australia, that embodies black currant, black cherry and raspberry with a warm vanilla and spice finish. Owned by Global Vinter Incorporated, a division of Andrew Peller Ltd, WinexpertsTM kits are known for quality and richness. “Winexpert kit wines are rated
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number one in North America,” says Marjerison. “Peller Estates is known for its liquor store variety of top-class vintages; everybody knows that wine.” A variety of more than a hundred regular wine kits are also available, from super dry to super sweet and light to heavy. Wines can be filtered through a 10-filter process or racked to attain a heavier body. “Racking means the wine doesn’t go through the filters,” says Majerison. Racking removes the sediment, enhances aromatic qualities and softens tannins. Customers choose whether to use sulphites, which can sometimes cause headaches. For wine consumed within one year, sulfites are not necessary, says Majerison.
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Customers also have the option to bring in their own fruit for making wine. A minimum of 35 pounds is required for a 30-bottle batch. “The fruit creates alcohol; we crush it and add water and sugar,” explains Marjerison. “If customers don’t have their own fruit, they buy a kit and we help them get it going.” For beer lovers, a wide variety of lager and ale is available to choose from, sufficient to cover any connoisseur’s tastebuds. Using only natural ingredients, beer is kettle-brewed, cold-filtered and force-carbonated with food-grade carbon dioxide. “We have about a hundred different types of beer available,” says Marjerison. “It takes very little time to bottle; we make it
easy.” Westview U-Vin U-Brew stays active in the community by hosting a wine-tasting event every October. “Thanks to everyone for supporting the last event,” says Marjerison. “It was one of the best we’ve ever had.” Proceeds are donated to Grace House as a way to give back to the community. While the store at 7030 Glacier Street is open 9 am-5 pm from Tuesday through Saturday, afterhour appointments can be scheduled by calling 604.485.0345. Marjerison can also be reached by emailing westviewubrew@yahoo.ca. For more information, search for Westview U-Vin U-Brew on Facebook.
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Local theatre company stages award-winning comedy Familiar faces in local theatre have returned to mount an award-winning comedy for Powell River audiences. Far Off Broadway Theatre Company has been on hiatus since 2013 and returns to the stage thanks to Kyle Auclair, a recent graduate of Victoria’s Canadian College of Performing Arts, who found himself back in his hometown of Powell River for a few months in search of a project. After talking to Far Off’s Broadway founder member and president CaroleAnn Leishman, Auclair chose to bring Christopher Durang’s sibling rivalry comedy Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, which is a whopping two and half hours long, to Powell River audiences. “It’s quite a long play, yes, but it’s non-stop laughs the entire time,” says Auclair. “There’s such absurdity in it; there’s everything from smashing teacups, to sibling rivalries, to Maggie Smith, to reverse
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stripteases.” Featuring a cast of theatre newbies and veterans comprised of Wes Brown, Carma Sacree, Mel Edgar, Kris Montgomery, Karin Glassford and Kelsey Goudreau, the play marks the first time Auclair has been in the director’s chair for a full-length show. His most recent production was Mary Poppins in Victoria, in which he had an assistant director role. Leishman says she first directed Auclair in a 2006 Far Off Broadway production of The Sound of Music and considers him a Powell
River theatre success story. “The idea was that I would mentor him with directing this latest production, but he hasn’t needed it,” says Leishman. “He has great instincts and a good repertoire of experience behind him from the last couple years, and he has done an amazing job with this play and all the actors.” As far as tack ling Durang’s script, which won a Tony Award for Best Play in 2013 while featuring a star-studded cast including Sigourney Weaver and David Hyde Pierce, Auclair remains unfazed.
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The annual Christmas Tree Mulch takes place from 10 am-1 pm in the parking lot below Mother Nature with all proceeds going to local Special Olympics BC programs. Tree tags can be purchased at grocery stores, Powell River City Hall and Mother Nature. Curbside tree pickup starts at 8 am Sunday morning. Trees can also be dropped off at the event.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8 SUNDAY SONG CIRCLE
Join the monthly community song circle from 2-5 pm, hosted by songwriter Pat Buckna at Cranberry Community Hall. This month’s theme is New Songs for a New Year. Come play new songs, ones you just learned or any song with “New” or “Year” in the title. If you don’t want to play a song, just come and listen. Admission by donation with coffee, tea and snacks provided.
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Meet 11 local fibre artists and view their work at Malaspina Exhibition Center, Vancouver Island University, Powell River campus foyer from 7-9 pm. The opening is free and everyone is welcome. Presented by Malaspina Arts Society, the exhibit runs for drop-in viewings until February 1. For more information, call 604.483.9852.
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Recycling conundrum A quick dictionary search of the word “recycle” defines it as a process to regain material for human use, to recover and to reuse. In a world of depleting resources, it seems like there is no better time than the present to recycle our goods. As is often the case, the more you know, the more conflicted things can become. The process of recycling comes with a significant environmental footprint; shipping material to processing facilities and energy and water use for processing, followed by further shipping, sometimes to China, for the remanufacturing of new goods. Taking all things into consideration, we often hear residents asking what the point of recycling is and how much impact it is really having. While the answer is not simple, the concept is. By recycling, people are choosing to value the earth’s resources. The act of diverting recyclable goods such as batteries, paint, fuel filters and other hazardous goods prevents them from polluting. Taking the time to divert daily discards such as paper, plastics and containers, consciously and subconsciously, instills the mindset that you value what our society has extracted from the earth and are attempting to give it a second life. Diverting, above all, gives a visual on what is being consumed. If everything is
Opportunity to Comment on BC Ferries’ Proposed New Minor Route Vessels The Office of the British Columbia Ferries Commissioner (“commissioner”), the independent regulator of BC Ferry Services Inc., is seeking public comment on BC Ferries’ proposal to replace vessels on Route 18 (Powell RiverTexada Island) and Route 25 (Port McNeill–Alert Bay-Sointula). BC Ferries has submitted an application under Section 55 of the Coastal Ferry Act seeking the commissioner’s approval of the major capital expenditure to acquire two new minor class vessels.
LET’S TALK TRASH simply thrown into a big, black garbage bag, it is hard to categorize and makes it harder for people to work on waste reduction when they do not know what they are discarding. A new take on recycling can be a view of challenge. Challenge your household to recycle because you value the environment. Work on reducing not only the amount of garbage you are generating but also the amount of recycling. If recycling bins are overflowing, it is a visual indicator of how many resources you are demanding. Resolve to decrease for 2017. Let’s Talk Trash is Powell River Regional District’s waste-management education program.
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In its application, BC Ferries proposes to deploy the first new vessel on Route 18, replacing the North Island Princess, which will be retired and the other new vessel will be deployed on Route 25, replacing the Quadra Queen II, which will be redeployed as refit relief in place of the Quinetsa. In turn, the Quinetsa will be redeployed to Route 6 (Salt Spring Island (Vesuvius Bay) - Crofton) enabling the retirement of the Howe Sound Queen. Under Section 55 of the Coastal Ferry Act the commissioner may approve a major capital expenditure if the proposed major capital expenditure is: a) reasonable, b) prudent, and c) consistent with (i) the current Coastal Ferry Services Contract, and (ii) any long-term capital plan established by the ferry operator. BC Ferries’ application is available on the commissioner’s website at bcferrycommission.ca/reports-press/whats-new/. Comments or submissions can be sent by email to info@bcferrycommission.ca or by mail to: Office of the BC Ferries Commissioner PO Box 9279 Stn Prov Govt Victoria, BC V8W 9J7 Deadline for public comments is January 31, 2017. Comments submitted to the commissioner may be published on the commissioner’s website.
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Spiritual Café hosts uplifting conversation with the topic: Economics of the future and how to meet the needs of humanity, from 2-4 pm on Sunday, January 8, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street.
Senior Citizens Association of BC, Branch 49, holds its soup and sandwich lunch at 12 pm on Tuesday, January 10, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, 6792 Cra nber r y St reet. Doors open at 11:30 am.
ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30-11:30 am on Monday, Ja n u a r y 9, a t Ja m e s T homson E lementa r y School with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.
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Powell River Amateur Rad io Club meet ing takes place at 7 pm on Wednesday, January 11, at Westview Flying Club, 7508 Duncan Street. All past and present members and interested parties are welcome, with or without licences. AT » 4
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RITE OF PASSAGE: Members of Pow! Town Roller Derby and the public participated in the annual polar bear swim at noon on Sunday, January 1, at Willingdon Beach. Organized by the roller derby league, the event drew many brave residents to the chilly waters. CINDY SLETMOEN PHOTO
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FRIDAY ORC A Bu s prov ides early-childhood fun and learning from 9:30-11:30 am on Friday, January 13, at Willingdon Beach with StrongStart on board. For i n for m at ion, c a l l 604.485.2132.
UPCOMING January 14 Kiwanis Club of Powell River will host a giant sale of books from 10 am-1 pm on Saturday, January 14, at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. Features include Lions Club marmalade and the cheapest books around. For information, ca ll 604.483.1440.
January 19 Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic available from 5-7 pm, Thursday,
January 19, public health ent ra nce, Powel l R iver General Hospital, third floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more are available. Malaspina Naturalists Club is delighted to present Ter r y Brow n a nd Jude Abrams with their talk Whopping Whales and Wee Fish, 7:30 pm T hu r s d a y, Ja nu a r y 19, at Trinity Hall, United Chu rch. Doors open at 7 pm, refreshments available. For more information, ca ll Janet at 604.485.0077.
January 21 Pow el l R i v er P u bl ic L ibra r y present s Tech Savvy: Tablets and Smart Phones, at 1:30 pm on Saturday, January 21, at Gillies Bay Seniors’ Centre and at 7 pm at the library, 4411 Michigan Avenue. To register, email Mark at
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West v iew Bapt ist Church’s alpha film series begins with a dinner and the topic: Is there more to life than this? at 6 pm on Monday, February 6, at the church, 3676 Joyce Avenue. For more information, call 604.485.9607 or email admin@wbchurch.ca.
Powell River Garden Club’s monthly meeting, featuring the topic: A Resilient Garden in a Changing Climate, takes place at 7:15 pm on Tuesday, January 24, at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street. Powell River Academy of Music concert series presents the Canadian Guitar Quintet at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, January 24, at James Hall. Tickets are $22 for adults and free for students 18 and under with a student ticket voucher. For information, call 604.485.9633 or go to powellriveracademy.org.
January 26 Powell River ATV Club’s annual general meeting takes place at 7 pm on Thursday, January 26, in the multipurpose room at Westview
ONGOING Model Community Employment Model Com mu n it y Employment Project helps people with disabilities or barriers acquire education and skills needed to secure employment. Information sessions are held every Tuesday from 1-3 pm at the Model Community office, 4493A Marine Avenue. For more information, call Chantal at 604.485.2688.
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NDP Club Powell River NDP Club holds meetings at 7 pm, with dinner at 6 pm, on the first Wednesday of t he mont h at Ca rlson Community Club.
ORCA Bus ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides free, fun, quality time for children (birth to school age) and their parents/caregivers. For more information, ca ll
604.485.2132 or visit successby6powellriver.ca.
Pain Support People in Pain holds People in Pain Support Group meeting from 2-4 pm on the first Tuesday of each month at Powell River General Hospital in the meeting room downstairs next to the cafeteria. Admission is free.
Pipe Band Learn to play the great Highland bagpipe and fundamentals of music with the Lads and Lassies Pipe Band, 7 pm each Thursday, beginning in January, 7170 Esquimalt Court. Band is for children aged 10 through 16. To enrol or for more information, call Susanne at 604.485.2071 or George at 604.485.7375.
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HELPING HANDS: Brookfield Renewable compliance and licensing manager Debbi Stanyer [left] and senior manager Jean-Sébastien Verner recently presented Powell River Action Centre Food Bank manager Savanna Dee with the company’s annual donation. This year’s cheque was for $5,000. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
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Around Town from page 4 work. Projects available are Cloverbuds (ages 6 to 8), sewing, crafting, foods (cooking) and animals. Each club meets on different days. For more information, call Maureen Venables at 604.485.4534 or Helen a Roger s at 604.485.5200.
Powell River Women in Business Powel l R iver Women in Business events are held at 7 pm on the third Wednesday of each month at Oceanview Education
Powell River Yacht Club Powell River Yacht Club invites people to crew boats during fun races, from 9 am-1 pm Saturdays, meeting at picnic tables beside ferry terminal parking lot. Anyone in reasonable shape and wishing to learn to sail is welcome. For more information, visit powellriveryachtclub.ca/racing. php.
Radio Club Powell River Amateur Radio Club, Powell River
Amateur Repeater Society and Emergency Radio C om mu n ic at ion Un it meet at 7 pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Westview Flying Club, 7508 Duncan Street. New members are welcome; membership is $20 per year. For information, email theluulu@gmail. com. Powell River Amateur Radio Club provides support to obtain a HAM radio operator licence. Morse code is not needed to obtain a licence and there is an accredited examiner in Powell River. For more information, call 604.485.2133 or email
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Reach to Recovery Reach to Recovery provides hospital and home visits to recently diagnosed breast cancer pat ient s . S er v ic e of fer s
one-on-one counselling with trained counsellors for women who have had breast cancer, and provides information. For more information, call Lorraine at 604.485.6114 or Leslie at 604.483.9120.
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Green Shores for Homes Training WHAT IS GREEN SHORES FOR HOMES? Green Shores for Homes is a voluntary and incentive-based program designed to help communities restore natural shorelines and enjoy the many environmental, recreational, scenic and shoreline protection benefits they bring.
HOW DOES IT WORK? The Green Shores for Homes Program promotes sustainable practices along the region’s shorelines and promotes soft shore approaches to mitigate coastal erosion and support climate change adaptation.
HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED? If you own waterfront property and want to learn more about the Green Shores approach, the Regional District can help you connect with professionals and resources to make this cost-effective solution work for you. For more information, call the Powell River Regional District at 604.485.2260.
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ALIEN ENCOUNTER: Grief Point resident Lane Chiasson, nine, recently came across an alien wood sculpture on the beach below Beach Gardens Resort and Marina. The sculpture, entitled Egbert the Grey, showed up on the beach on December 24. It is the work of Comox Valley artist Alex Witcombe, along with help from former Powell River resident Mandy Thompson, and took about three hours to make, according to the artist.
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DOLPHIN RUN: Hundreds of Pacific white-sided dolphins were seen directly in front of Powell River’s coastline throughout this past week. The dolphins numbered in the hundreds on Monday, January 2, and Tuesday, January 3, and were being hunted by four to six Orca whales, according to Susan MacKay, founder of Wild Ocean Whale Society (WOWs). WOWs is a non-profit group raising awareness about and protecting coastal wildlife and marine ecosystems. For more information, go to whalesanddolphinsbc.com. MICHELLE PENNELL PHOTO
Around Town from page 5 new members who wish to have fun and frivolity. For more information, call Louise at 604.485.7444 or Irene at 604.485.3882.
Rotary Club of Powell River Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise meets 7:158:15 am Tuesdays at Town Centre Hotel. Be a guest and listen to interesting speakers on a variety of topics. No fee to attend as a guest. Contact Kim Miller at 604.485.4051 for information.
Rotary Club of Powell River Rotary Club of Powell River meets at 6:30 pm on Wednesdays at Julies Airport Café. To make a difference in the community, join the club.
Salvation Army Sa lvation A rmy and Lighthouse Communit y Church presents Faith Weaver Fr iends f rom 6:30-8 pm Wednesdays at
Salvation Army. Features include games, music and snack-it cafe. Cost is $15 per child or $25 per family for one year. Everyone is welcome. For more information, call 604.414.7243. Everyone is welcome to attend and sing hymns at 10:30 am Sundays at the church, 4500 Joyce Avenue. Voices will be accompanied by piano or organ. For more information, call 604.485.6067.
Scottish Country Dancing Scottish country dancing is held from 6:45-9 pm every Monday in the We s t v ie w E lement a r y School gym. This form of dancing is usually done with sets of six or eight people. For more information, call 604.485.6801.
Scouts First Powel l River Scouts meet from 7-9 pm on Mondays at 5393 Timberlane Avenue for boys aged 11 to 14. For more information, ca ll Tina Bevans at 604.483.9634.
Seniors Single Seniors meet at 5 pm on the third Sunday of every month at Trinity Hall, United Church, 6932 Crofton Street. For information about the gatherings, which feature either a potluck or catered dinner, call 604.483.6658 or 604.485.4393.
Senior Citizens Association of BC Branch 49 Bridge is played on Wednesdays from 10 am12 pm and Fridays from 1-4 pm at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre. Other activities taking place at the centre include carpet bowling, crib, strength and balance exercises and Tai Chi. For more information, call 604.414.9456 or visit powellriverseniors.ca.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Sex Addicts Anonymous (SAA) meets from 6-7:30 pm on Fridays. For more information, readers can contact saa_powellriver@ yahoo.com. SAA is a fellowship of men and women recovering from compulsive
relationships and/or sexual behaviour.
SAFE (Sexual Awareness for Everyone) Clinic offers free and confidential health services at Powell River Community Health, third f loor, 5000 Joyce Avenue. For more information, or to book an appointment , c a l l c om mu n it y health at 604.485.3310.
StrongStart early learning programs are available for children birth to pre-kindergarten at Kelly Creek Community, James T hom son, Hender son and Westview elementary schools, and the ORCA Bus. These are free drop-in sessions with snacks provided. Birth certificates are required for registration. For information, call Rita at 604.485.6271, ext 2244.
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St. Joseph’s Hall hosts a soup kitchen from 12-1 pm every Friday. The hall is adjacent to Assumption Church on Glacier Street.
Sunshine Coast Cloggers meet at 6:30-8:30 pm on Wednesday evenings at Powell River Christian School.
SPCA
Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters
Sexual Awareness for Everyone
BCSPC A Com mu n it y Cou nci l, Powel l R iver and District, meets from 7-8:30 pm on the second Wednesday of each month (excluding July, August and December) at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 6952 Courtenay Street, to support efforts of the local shelter. v
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Sunshine Spea kers Toastmasters meetings take place from 12:0512:55 pm on the first and third Thursdays of each month and 7-9 pm on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at Oceanview Education Centre, room 134. Contact Barb at 604.485.2732 or
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Trail Riders Club Powell River Trail Riders Club meets at 7:30 pm on the first Monday (except holidays) every month at the Paradise Valley Ex hibit ion Grounds Clubhouse.
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Taoist tai chi classes are held 10-11:30 am and 6:308 pm Wednesdays and 10-11:30 am on Saturdays at Trinity Hall, United Church.
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Powell River’s first baby of 2017 is here and it did not take her long to arrive. Edith Caroline Dean was born on Sunday, January 1, at 2:43 pm to proud parents Jennifer and Martin Dean. The Cranberry residents and their two-year-old daughter Hadley welcomed Edith a week earlier than her expected due date. She weighed six pounds, eight ounces at birth. “We kind of joked about her being
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Edith is the first Powell River baby to be born on New Year’s Day since 2012, when Savary Island residents Fiona and Chris Miller welcomed their daughter Penny into the world at 6:26 pm. Last year’s New Year’s baby, Maxwell Carl Hammer, was born on January 2. The Deans said new big sister Hadley is excited to have Edith around the house. “Hadley has been really excited and curious, and very sweet about everything,” said Martin. On Tuesday, January 3, Peak staff presented the Deans with gifts from local participating businesses, as well as a subscription to the newspaper, while Edith enjoyed an afternoon nap. “She’s like this all of the time,” said Jennifer. “All she does is sleep.”
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Benefits of mind-body practices Yoga and tai chi are ancient practices that have developed a place in western culture. They are oft en c a l le d m i nd-b o d y practices as both combine physical movement with the added awareness of the body in the moment. There is accumulating scientific evidence that suggests these activities can help improve physical and mental health. Tai chi originated in China as a martial art. Sometimes called meditation in motion, tai chi combines elements of a workout and meditation. It is a low impact and aerobic exercise that consists of slow, balanced movements performed in sequence as sets. The key to doing tai chi is to learn controlled breathing and concentration to allow the shifting of body weight to relax muscles. As a person moves, they breathe deeply and naturally, focusing attention on bodily sensations, much like meditation. Benefits of tai chi are both physical and mental. Perhaps the best known
HEALTHY LIVING By Paul Martiquet benefit is tai chi’s ability to improve balance and coordination and reduce falls. This is particularly important for older people for whom falls are especially worrying. Research shows that tai chi may improve brain power, including improving memory and learning. It has been shown to help with depression, anxiety and stress. There is also evidence that tai chi can help control pain and improve mobility for people with arthritis. Yoga has been around for 5,000 years and comes
in a range of styles that range from gentle stretching to vigorous practices. It not only burns calories and tones muscle, yoga is also a total mindbody workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. There are many forms of yoga, from gentle and relaxing hatha yoga, which combines a series of basic movements with breathing, to power yoga, which is a faster, higher-intensity practice that builds muscle. All forms of yoga can help a person relax and focus while gaining flexibility and strength. British researchers determined that yoga practices, especially the gentler forms (hatha and restorative), were associated with reductions in depression, pain and anxiety among adults with various chronic health conditions such as back pain, fibromyalgia and psychiatric disorders. Studies have also shown yoga to benefit cancer patients. Yoga and other
mind-body techniques were found to lower distress and improve overall quality of life, specifically from improved sleep, less fatigue and lower levels of cortisol, the stress hormone. Research has also linked yoga with reductions in pain for people with arthritis. Clinical trials published in 2015 described
the improvements for people with several types of arthritis in the knee. For these people, an eightweek yoga program led to improved walking, more energy, less pain and better mood compared to a control group. These benefits lasted through nine months of follow-up. A link between mind and body is not exactly surpris-
ing, but it can often surprise us to discover how effective that link is when we examine the results of mind-body practices such as yoga and tai chi. Could you benefit from a bit of yoga or tai chi? Paul Martiquet is the medical health officer for Powell River and Sunshine Coast.
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1105 Obituaries
Jeana Bowlby
August 10, 1921 - December 31, 2016 Jeana passed away at age 95 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 2009. Jeana is survived by her son Jay (Christine) and grandson Chase of Powell River, granddaughter Justine Swanson (Dennie) and great-granddaughter Lottie of Nanaimo. Loved and respected by many, Jeana will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. The family would like to thank all of Jeana’s caregivers from Vancouver Coastal Health home support, extended care unit and ambulatory care unit and the incredible friends who helped her over the past years. Doctor Jeff Lynskey, thank you for your care and support. A celebration of Jeana’s life will be held later this year.
Mary Milner It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Milner (née Hammond), born May 23, 1933 in St. Albans, England, dearly departed January 3, 2017. Mary was predeceased by her mom Mary, dad Albert and brother Albert “Albit.” Left to mourn are her children Christopher, Kathleen and Karen (Robin). Also left to mourn are Angela, mom’s grandchildren Justin (Kolbie), Josh (Sherry), Jesse, Scott (Samantha), Matt, Todd and great-grandchildren Cameron, Ethan, Claire and Emily. Mom loved to swim, play tennis, go to the symphony and ballet. Sitting drinking coffee and people watching was a favourite pastime as well. Mom spent many weekends and summers in the Garden Bay/Lower Sunshine Coast area before moving to Powell River. Mom studied to become a pharmacist at the London College Of Pharmacy For Women and practised in London before moving to Vancouver and working at Vancouver General Hospital before starting a family and raising her three kids. The family would like to thank Lilia for the loving friendship she provided to our mom for the past two and a half years. We would also like to thank Lisa, Hailey, Bonnie, Lori and Hector, Lena and the rest of the wonderful staff at Willingdon Creek Village. Also, much appreciation for the care provided by Doctor Andreae. A service will be held at a future date.
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CITY OF POWELL RIVER
2017 – 2021 FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET PROCESS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY Over the next few months, the City of Powell River will be going through the process of approving the Financial Plan and Property Tax Rates for 2017. This process involves open dialogue and consultation with the residents of Powell River. There are many opportunities for public consultation and to find out more about the City’s budget process. The first budget meeting is Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 10:00 am in Council Chambers. Obtain a copy of the “2017 – 2021 Financial Plan and Budget Process” at www.powellriver.ca under “What’s New.” This document provides dates, times and details of all budget meetings and the dates budget documentation will be published on the City website.
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>> City Jobs From time to time there are some great jobs available at the City of Powell River and at the Powell River Public Library. Check for postings in the lobby at City Hall and on the City’s website powellriver.ca.
Current openings: • Auxiliary Fire Fighter
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Do you like working with people? Want to be apart of a great team? We are looking for bright energetic and certified instructors to compliment our studio. Please send your resume to info@coastfitness.ca
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EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER required, permanent part time. Payroll, AP and AR, statements, etc. Flexible hours. Availability of more hours if willing to learn the business. RELAY RENTALS is a tool rental, small engine repair, Cloverdale paints and safety gear LOCAL growing business. We require a motivated, energetic and receptive person to join our team. Please send resume to hipjack@icloud.com
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Fast Track to Trades 6-week Funded Program February 6 – March 17, 2017
VIU-Powell River and Career Link are offering a combination program. Fast Track to Trades will prepare at-risk youth, aboriginal people and women for success in entering a trade with employment opportunities locally and across BC. All areas of training are focused on trade occupations preparation, which includes five industry certifications: FoodSafe, Forklift Operator, Flagging, WCB Level 1 First Aid and WHMIS. It is designed for students who enjoy hands-on work and want to get started on a successful, satisfying, well-paid job in the trades. Eligible students work toward acceptance to a trades program. • Automotive Service Technician • Carpentry • Culinary Arts • Hairdressing • Welding
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VIU Continuing Education - Spring 2017 Where learning matters! Check out our NEW courses! Fit learning easily into your schedule by choosing from our evening, weekend and day classes. • Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture – Level 1 • Introduction to Chinese Language and Culture – Level 2 • FoodSafe Level 1 • Wildland Fire Fighting Training • Introduction to Carpentry • Making Your Own Stretched Canvas • Introduction to Welding to Make Metal Sculptures • Non-Toxic Lithography • Drawing 201 • The Contemplative Stitch Series • I Can Make That – Textile Series • Bookbinding 101 • Stamp Making and Printing • Environmental Philosophy and the Ethics of Climate Change • Critical Thinking P O W E LL R I V E R • Introduction to Archaeology • Conflict Transformation
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• Maximizing Benefits of your Registered Retirement Income Fund • Type 2 Diabetes Seminar • Much Ado about Mushrooms - Intro to the Fungi • Introduction to Alternative Energy Vehicles • Introduction to the Laser Cutter • Introduction to 3D Printing • Introduction to Arduino • Intermediate Arduino – Electric Bugaloo • The Technologies Shaping Your World Talks: • Getting to Know the Robots around You • Your Attention is Bought, Sold and Manipulated on the Internet • Technology Tackling Evil and Winning (Domo Arigato, Mr. Roboto) Powell River Campus 100-7085 Nootka Street 604.485.2878 pr.viu.ca
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JOB SEEKERS, get free help in your job search. Resume, career planning and coaching, workshops, training funds. Find out what you are eligible for at www.careerlinkbc.com, email info@careerlinkbc.com, phone us at 604.485.7958 or visit Career Link, a WorkBC Employment Services Centre at 4511 Marine Avenue.
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1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, fall clean up, free firewood removal. 604.344.2171. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER, 30+ years experience, metal roofing, metal cladding, siding and soffits, painting. Fully insured, quality work. References available. 604.833.1178. RUSS’S SEPTIC service, where all calls will be answered personally, seniors discount. 604.414.5882. WESTCOAST CONTINUOUS Gutters. We install, clean and repair gutters, our style is the best available. 604.413.2099.
2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 6-PERSON NEWER, efficient hot tub with cover $4,000 OBO 604.483.8050. CLIMBING GEAR. Call 604.486.6977 for more information. COAST BERRY Company, frozen local berries, 30 pounds blueberries, 20 pounds strawberries, can arrange delivery. 604.487.9788 or info@coastberrycompany.com COLEMAN GAS mobile home furnace, model 8600A756, made mid 70s, comes with complete oil gun burner assembly $500 OBO. 604.485.8477. ELECTRONIC KEYBOARD, Yamaha, 88 key, weighted, $500 OBO; Snap on tools, by appointment. Marlin 3030 hunting rifle $500. 604.414.4747. FIX/SELL BURL clocks Tom 604.487.9755. SOLID WOOD hutch, excellent quality, made in Germany $600. 604.485.4301. SWIVEL/ROCKER, TWOTONED beige, $299. Cost $899 new. Rarely used. Moved to new home and does not fit the decor. 604.485.4770.
3560 Pets “CONRAD,” handsome one year old Pit Bull Terrier, friendly white and brindle boy. SPCA 604.485.9252. “GRETTA,” Super cute six year old Chihuahua/Beagle mix. Sweet tan and white dog. SPCA 604.485.9252. LOST/FOUND a pet? Adopt-apet? Pet behaviour problems? Abuse or neglect concerns? www.spca.bc.ca/powellriver
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“MAE,” pretty, long-haired, brown tabby cat. A lap is a terrible thing to waste! SPCA 604.485.9252.
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6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1-BDRM, quiet, secure, adult building, hardwood floors, ocean view, N/S, N/P, $625/mth includes heat. 604.485.5557. 2-BDRM, HEAT included, seniors oriented building. 604.485.2662.
Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm Walking distance to mall. Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view! Rents range from $650 - $950/mth
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Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2001 KAWASAKI 650 XLR, Enduro, runs great, good tires, new front brakes $1,950. 604.414.8428. 2010 YZ-250F, very low hours, near perfect condition, best offer takes. 604.485.2994.
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9185 Boats 22’ LINWOOD, crew boat, depth sounder, radar, brand new kicker $15,0 0 0. 604.414.5792.
9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2015 SALEM 27’ dbud travel trailer, fully loaded, large slideout, walk around queen bed $22,500 FIRM. 604.485.2834.
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Now that the cold chill of winter has settled on Powell River, some scenes of last year’s summer fun and festivals serve to warm us up and remind us of what is to come in 2017. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTOS
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