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“Communication can still be through a telephone line or internet, but 3G communication is the most reliable,” says Formosa.

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Using 3G, which enables installation without a landline, is highly recommended, he adds.

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One of Canada’s most acclaimed musicians, Ron Sexsmith, brings his show to Powell River on Thursday, May 18, at Max Cameron Theatre.

The singer/songwriter is on tour promoting his 13th studio album, The Last Rider, the first he has recorded with his touring band.

In the past, Sexsmith said he never played small towns in Canada.

Instead, he took his live shows to major centres in North America and abroad, particularly in the United Kingdom, where he enjoys extreme popularity. Now, he said, he loves playing places such as Powell River. “ T h e a u d i e n c e s a r e g r e a t ,” sa id Sex sm it h. “T hey ’re ver y appreciative.”

Any small town is fortunate to have one of the greatest singers and live performers of our generation visit and put on a live concert. Sexsmith’s band includes his longtime drummer Don Kerr, who shares co-production credits.

“My drummer and I go back to when we worked at the same courier company; our first gig was actually playing the Christmas party for that company in 1987,” said Sexsmith. “We’ve always had this nice vocal blend. He has this beautifully high voice. As a drummer, he’s a songwriters dream.”

Sexsmith loves to tour and said the experience is the fun part of the

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We raised $9,068.88, with a few hundred more to collect.

Juno-award winner Ron Sexsmith and his band will appear in Powell River for one show only on Thursday, May 18.

whole process.

“Sometimes I have to go out on tour by myself and it’s not as fun,” he said.

“I love when we’re all backstage and all the instruments are set up and then we go out and play. That’s the payoff for all the time you spend writing the songs and trying to get the record out.”

Sex sm it h, a t h ree-t i me Ju no award winner, has been underrated throughout his entire career. He has been referred to as a songwriters’ songwriter and is greatly admired by famous musicians such as Elvis Costello, Elton John, Paul McCartney,

The event was made possible by donations of time, talent and food. Our thanks go out to:

Steve Earle, Sheryl Crow and Bob Dylan.

Tickets for the show, which includes opener Jessica Mitchell, are available at Roxy Records, Base Camp, Rockit Music, River City Coffee, Powell River Peak and at brownpapertickets.com, or by calling 1.800.838.3006.

RON SEXSMITH: THE LAST RIDER WHEN: 7:30 pm, Thursday, May 18 WHERE: Max Cameron Theatre PRICE: $35 INFO: paulmercsconcerts.com

Save-On-Foods • Powell River Lions Club • Aaron Service & Supply Musicians Roger Langmaid, Geoff Allen and Scott Ritter Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary, for supplying baking Silvana Hernandez, for leading Zumba • Girl Guides of Canada Powell River Recreation Complex • Willingdon Creek Village staff Medical and surgical nurses • Rob Southcott, first aid

MAY IS HOSPICE PALLIATIVE CARE AWARENESS MONTH May 7 to 13 is National Hospice Week

We are accepting pledges until May 31, 2017. Donate directly at prhospice.org or by calling 604.223.7309. Let’s see if we can make it to $10,000 by the end of the month.

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Come and enjoy an evening of jazz music by Take 5, including light refreshments and dessert, at Brooks Secondary School’s Great Hall, 7-9 pm. The group’s debut CD will be available and admission is by donation, with all funds going toward a trip to the MusicFest Canada competition from May 14 to 19.

The Duchess of Oakland, Cindy Emch, and the Queen of Vancouver Island, Carolyn Mark, bring their highenergy musical hootenanny to McKinney’s Pub in Rodmay Hotel, 6251 Yew Street. Tickets are $10 at the door. For more information, go to McKinney’s Pub on Facebook.

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Royal LePage hosts a garage sale in its parking lot at 4766 Joyce Avenue to raise money for Powell River Grace House. The sale, which runs from 9 am-12 pm, is part of Royal LePage Shelter Foundation’s National Garage Sale for Shelter. For more information, call 604.485.4231.

A series of seniors workshops continues with Healthy Aging and Nutrition, followed by hearing health checks. The Seniors Together presentation takes place from 11 am-1:30 pm in Powell River Recreation Complex’s Evergreen Theatre. For more information, call 604.485.2891.

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As hard as it may be to believe, there was a time in the not-too-distant past when drinking water only came from a tap or local stream.

If we were thirsty for water, we used a drinking fountain, found a cup and the nearest sink, or we had our own filled bottle from home. It was not until 1973 that bottled water hit the market and then decades later it became popular.

It is a bit of a head scratcher to consider how we have become so dependent on the availability of single-use plastic bottles of water. We used to manage just fine without them. In a country that has such an abundance of fresh, healthy drinking water, it is even more of a mystery that we pay for water at all.

Here are some reasons to kick it old school and bring your own bottle next time you head out the door: 1. Tap water is free. Getting in the habit of packing a stainless steel or glass water bottle will save time and money.

2. Toxins from plastic water bottles are known to leach into the water itself.

3. Recycling plastic sounds better than it is in reality. Most often the plastic is downcycled into something of lower quality.

4. The bottle is used for a few hours, but plastic from the bottle will still exist 1,000 years from now.

5. Plastic pollution in our oceans is killing sea life.

LET’S TALK TRASH 6. The more plastic in the world, the more it ends up in our food chain.

7. City of Powell River council has banned the sale of bottled water at Powell River Recreation Complex and city hall.

8. Most bottled water is simply tap water in a plastic bottle with a fancy label.

Resources required for the small convenience of a single-use plastic water bottle hardly seem worth it, when efficient, reusable alternatives exist. It is time to bring your own bottle.

Let’s Talk Trash is Powell River Regional District’s waste-management education program.

Brooks Secondary School would like to thank the following businesses, groups and individuals for their support during the North Island Track and Field Championships held on Thursday, May 4.

• St. John Ambulance and their volunteers • All North Island track and field coaches and athletes • BC Ferries • School District 47, plus Steve and Matt • School District 47 bus drivers and maintenance crew • Rick Ouellette and Powell River Equipment Rentals • Relay Rental and Sales • Ed Dunn • City of Powell River recreation department • City of Powell River parks workers, for all of their grooming and hard work during the rain • Anna Jack, for her expertise • Jim Palm • Jodi Mastrodonato, for running the finish timers • All the coaches and volunteers who judged and ran events • Brooks student volunteers, who stayed until everyone was gone to help take down • Brooks music department, for loan of PA system

• Doug Skinner • David Brindle, for taking pictures for the Peak • Coast FM, for putting out announcements of the meet • Save-On-Foods • Chopping Block • Safeway • Quality Foods • Tim Hortons • Thunder Bay Saw Shop • First Credit Union • RE/MAX Powell River • Aaron Service & Supply • Laura Cocksedge, with Liam and Olivia: the concession crew • Brooks Coaches and organizers: Graham Cocksedge, Connie Polman Tuin, Scott Glaspey and Ken Holley • Reed Moore and results technical staff with Lisa Skinner • Brandy Birtig, for food prep • RaeAnn Sundberg • Rory Sundberg • Joke Polman Tuin • Wendy Cocksedge • Laurel Tench • Silvana Hernandez • Lois Vanderkemp

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Five good reasons to sell with a real estate agent When a homeowner decides to put their property on the market, they are faced with the decision of whether to use the services of a real estate agency or not.

Here are five reasons to entrust the sale of a property to real estate professionals.

4. Marketing By using the services of a real estate agency, the property becomes more visible and skilled professionals handle the marketing. Chances of selling quickly are much better.

1. Knowledge of the market Fixing a home’s selling price is a difficult exercise. In addition to being neutral, as emotions can distort a homeowner’s assessment of the real value of their property, real estate agents know the market area, as well as comparable homes. This allows them to decide on an appropriate selling price.

5. Organization Managing phone calls, promoting the property, planning visits and assessing potential buyers: do you really have the time and skill to take care of everything?

And, don’t forget, there will be more time to tidy up and clean the home before every showing.

3. Listing Photos, description, certificate of location and inspection report: an agent makes sure each sales listing is complete.

Real estate agents are experienced and savvy negotiators who can obtain the best price for a property, while respecting the buyer. Best of all, they support homeowners throughout the entire sales process.

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UNITS LISTINGS SOLD NEW ACTIVE

RESIDENTIAL Single family homes Single family mobiles Single family other TOTAL:

$10,020,600 30 $195,000 1 $736,000 5 $10,951,600 36

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April 2016 $311,806

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MEDIAN MONTHLY SELLING PRICE, SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL

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April 2016 $269,000

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Dealing with stress

There are two types of stress: the good, short-term stress our body uses as a motivator to get work done and be productive, and the bad, long-term stress that practically does the opposite.

It’s like an ever-shrinking room; the walls are closing in and the ceiling is crushing. Homework is piling up, after-school activities become too much and time ticks away.

There is just too much pressure put on students today. We are no longer able to cope with it and we are falling apart because of it.

Students are going home

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By Macy How with too much homework at such a young age and feeling like they have to complete it all.

As mentioned in my pre-

vious article about homework, this can lead to sleepless nights and stressful mornings. We see it all around us; children see their parents coming home stressed out and upset, leading to tension in the household.

It is unhealthy to live in such a state. We have been told that stress takes years off of our lives. Stress can come with feelings of depression, anxiety, guilt and moodiness, but not only do we feel stress emotionally and mentally, but physically with symptoms such as body aches, headaches and fatigue, just to name a few.

At a young age, we worry about homework, perhaps the latest drama at school, or how other people see us, then we graduate to worrying about things such as money, rent and a job.

We suffer from too much stress, not just as students, but as a society. We need to go back to the good stress, and we need to be able to talk about it when we start to feel negative pressure creeping in. Maybe that is when we can live a more balanced lifestyle.

Macy How is a grade nin e st u d ent at É c ol e Côte-du-Soleil.

AROUND TOWN

Friday, May 12

Ma laspina Natura lists Club will host Rachelle McElroy from the Coastal Invasive Species Committee to talk about invasive species at 7:30 pm at Trinity Hall, United Church. Doors open at 7 pm, refreshments available. Everyone is welcome to attend. For more information, call Janet at 604.485.0077.

Saturday, May 13 Powell River Farmers’ Market opens from 10:30 am-12:30 pm at Paradise Exhibition Grounds, 4365 McLeod Road. Meet the farmers and purchase locally grown produce or baked goods.

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Library presents Young Writer’s Writing Group from 2-4 pm on Saturdays at the library. Participants will learn new skills, meet new people and practice writing in a welcoming, inclusive environment. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or cole@prpl.ca.

Powel l R iver Or pha n Wildlife Society hosts a fundraiser event from 1-3 pm at Roya l Canadian Legion Branch 164, 6811 Alexander Street. Lunch and music entertainment provided for $10.

Sunday, May 14 Powell River Farmers’ Market opens from 12:302:30 pm at 4365 McLeod

Road. Baked and handmade goods, as well as locally grown produce will be available.

Spiritual Café hosts uplifting conversation with the topic: Mothers, from 2-4 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre.

Admission is free. For more information, contact Arleigh at 604.483.9277.

Monday, May 15 ORCA Bus provides earlychildhood fun and learning from 11:45 am-1:45 pm at Texada Elementary School with Ready, Set, Learn and StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.

Tuesday, May 16 ORCA Bus provides early-

childhood fun and learning from 10-11:30 am at Willingdon Beach with City of Powell River on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.

Powell River Chamber of Commerce and City of Powell River present Newcomers’ Social, 6 pm at Dwight Hall. Features include information booths, refreshments and entertainment. For information, or to register, call 604.485.4051.

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NEWCOMERS’ SOCIAL Tuesday, May 16 • 6-9 pm Dwight Hall Find out more about what there is to see and do in Powell River For more information, call Kim Miller at 604.485.4051

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Hip Replacement Surgery?

Have you had, or are planning to have, hip replacement surgery?

If so, we would like to talk to you!

We are holding two-hour focus group discussions on Wednesday, May 31 and Thursday, June 1 with patients and/or their family members, to hear about experiences and opinions with education to prepare for hip replacement surgery. This is a University of BC study, led by Dr. Bill Miller, a UBC Professor.

If you would like to participate or learn more, please contact Halima Elmi by email at helmi@mail.ubc.ca or by phone at 604.714.4108.

You will receive $25 for participating!

Thursday, May 18 ORC A Bu s pr ov ide s early-childhood fun and learning from 10:30 am12:30 pm in Townsite beside 5903 Arbutus Avenue AT » 6

SNOOPY AND FRIENDS: Brooks Secondary School students [from left] Alex Lundgren (as Charlie Brown), Olivia Blackburn-Hopkins (as Lucy), Jaxyn Oele (as Linus), Electra Atkinson (as Little Red-Headed Girl), Alex Gallacher (as Snoopy), Yushiro Nishiyama (as Woodstock), Kimi Tsuchiwata (as International Student), Breanne Werner (as Peppermint Patty), Regan Danks (as Sally) and Ace Harry (as Marcy) recently performed in a production of Snoopy and Friends at Max Cameron Theatre. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

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Friday, May 12 Live music at McKinney’s Pub Rodmay Hotel • 6251 Yew Street Tickets $10 at the door

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Options for Sexual Health drop-in clinic available from 5-7 pm at Powell River General Hospital, public health entrance, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Access to low-cost birth control, counselling, health screening, pap tests and more is available.

Friday, May 19

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Capone’s Cellar Liquor Store Drop in and ask about our customer LOYALTY PROGRAM Fill up a Capone’s six-pack and save 5% on each 750 ml bottle of wine

ORCA Bus provides earlychildhood fun and learning from 9:30-11:30 am at the barge terminal (parking lot to sea walk) with StrongStart on board. For information, call 604.485.2132.

Westview Baptist Church presents a free shepherd’s pie c om mu n it y d i nner from 5-7 pm at the church, 3676 Joyce Avenue.

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Powel l R iver Publ ic Library presents Gift of the Letterpress free workshops

WINNING WORDSMITH: Powell River resident Joseph McLean was named Slam Champ

by Powell River Public Library teen services coordinator Megan Cole during a recent library-organized poetry slam event at Cranberry Community Hall. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

from 10 am-1 pm on Friday and Saturday at the library.

Learn how to create a poster and make prints using a flatiron press. Space is limited. To register, call 604.485.8664.

Saturday, May 20 Powel l River Public Library presents Print a

Baby Social from 10:30 am12 pm at United Church, 6932 Crof ton St reet.

Admission to this printmaking class is free and registration is not necessary. For information, call 604.485.4796 or email dzagwyn@prpl.ca.

Royal Canadian Legion

Branch 164 conducts its Candlelight Tribute with a parade/service beginning at 3 pm. A veterans’ dinner, which is free for veterans, will follow; spouses and widows of veterans pay $5.

Attendees do not need to be Legion members. For more information, readers can call 604.485.4870.

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BC FERRIES’ FIRST DUAL-FUEL VESSEL ENTERS SERVICE BC FERRIES’ FIRST DUALFUEL VESSEL ENTERS SERVICE IN MID-MAY

The 50-day, 10,440 nautical mile journey that BC Ferries’ newest vessel, Salish Orca, went through to arrive at coastal British Columbia, demonstrates the seaworthiness of the first dual-fuel vessel to enter service on the Powell River-Comox route. During the Transatlantic voyage, the 107-metre Salish Orca performed extremely well.

Since the ship arrived in B.C., BC Ferries has been busy preparing the vessel for operations – training crews, stocking the gift shop, and addressing minor technical issues that can be expected with the introduction of a new vessel into service.

Crews are now fully trained and certified

by Transport Canada, and are eager to welcome customers on board in mid-May when the new vessel begins to operate on the Powell River-Comox route.

FEATURES OF THE VESSEL

The Salish Orca will accommodate 138 (AEQ)* or about 145 vehicles in a typical load and up to 600 passengers and crew.

The vessel can carry a mix of vehicle types including commercial vehicles, semi-trailers, buses and recreational vehicles. The

ship features a passenger lounge, Coastal Café, Passages Gift Shop, washrooms in the lounge and on both car decks, a pet area, spacious outside seating areas, a children’s play area, two elevators, and a hearing loop system installed to assist customers with hearing impairments.

Natural Gas is a Cleaner, Cheaper Fuel The Salish Orca is one of three Salish Class vessels that are dual-fuel, so they can operate on natural gas or ultra-low sulphur marine diesel. BC Ferries plans to operate the ships on natural gas, as it is better for the environment and approximately 40 per cent less expensive to purchase. The natural gas that will power the Salish Orca is the same gas used to heat homes, schools and businesses. Using natural gas as the primary fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 15 to 25 per cent, reduces sulphur oxides (SOx) by over 85 per cent, reduces nitrogen oxides (NOx) by over 50 per cent, and nearly eliminates particulate matter.

WORLD’S FIRST ON-DECK FUELLED NATURAL GAS PASSENGER VESSEL

The Salish Class vessels will be re-fuelled with natural gas in the same manner as BC Ferries re-fuels its conventional vessels

with ultra-low sulphur marine diesel fuel.

A delivery truck will drive onto the vessel during non-operational periods to re-fuel the ships. Along with its partner, FortisBC, BC Ferries has designed a system that has been certified by Transport Canada to ensure on-deck fuelling is safe and efficient. There is no need for storage tanks and costly infrastructure at the terminals. The system is so efficient that other ferry operators are now adopting this “Made in B.C.” innovation.

STANDARDIZATION AND INTEROPERABILITY

A key objective of BC Ferries’ newbuild program is to achieve capital and operating cost savings and efficiencies through an overall class and standardization strategy. Standardization offers greater interoperability and lower crew training

and maintenance costs, and also enhances safety. This is a significant step forward in taking BC Ferries from 17 classes of ships to five classes. The Salish Class vesselswill lead the way to standardization.

THE SALISH CLASS – NAMING AND ARTISTIC DESIGN

From the outset, BC Ferries involved the community in thinking through the features the vessel needed to have to meet customer needs, down to the actual naming of the class of vessels and the individual ship.

BC Ferries held a public vessel-naming contest receiving an enormous response, with over 7,100 entries. A panel of 12 judges comprised of representatives from local media, Ferry Advisory Committee members and BC Ferries’ employees was responsible for the selection of names, which were then endorsed by BC Ferries’ executives. Salish Orca, Salish Eagle and Salish Raven were chosen to honour the Coast Salish people as the first mariners of the Salish Sea, and the Salish Sea where these vessels will operate.

To celebrate Salish culture, BC Ferries worked with the First Peoples’ Cultural Council to select Coast Salish artisans to design artwork for the exterior and interior of the vessels. The artists commissioned to produce artwork for the new ships are Darlene Gait from Esquimalt Nation for Salish Orca, John Marston from Stz’uminus First Nation for Salish Eagle, and Thomas Cannell from Musqueam for Salish Raven.

BC Ferries trusts that its customers enjoy the new vessel, while the company looks forward to welcoming its customers on board. *Automobile Equivalent (AEQ) is used to determine vessel capacity based on a standard vehicle measure of 6.1 x 2.6 meters, roughly equal to a full-size family vehicle.

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Mountain biking safety

The City of Powell River is considering the redevelopment of the former Barge Terminal located at the south end of the harbour and would like your input. The site under review is circled in white on the adjacent image.

GIVE US YOUR INPUT! DO THE SURVEY! - Deadline extended to Friday, May 19, find the survey on the city’s website:

www.powellriver.ca To learn more, drop by the FOYER OF CITY HALL (6910 Duncan Street) WEDNESDAY, MAY 17 between 5–8 pm for an Information Open House

A HUGE THANK YOU

To those who made the 24th Annual Marathon Shuffle another record-smashing success: EVENT HOST: PRPAWS (Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society) 2017 Corporate Sponsors: • City Transfer

• Full Solution Computers

2017 Corporate Donations: • Aaron Service & Supply • City of Powell River, Transit and Civic Properties • Ecoterra Developers Ltd. • Economy Rentals and Repairs • Edward Jones • First Credit Union • Mitchell Brothers • Modern • Pacific Point Market/Serious Coffee • RBC Royal Bank

• Shinglemill Pub & Bistro • River City Coffee • Royal LePage • Rural Septic Services • Safeway • Save-On-Foods • School District 47 • Thunder Bay Saw Shop • Tim Hortons • Tourism Powell River

Stations and Other Support: Nick Anderson, Rene Babin, Neil Baker, Stephen Ball, Scott Blair, Ernie Burden, Cory Carr, Marlane Christensen, Club Fat Ass, Doug Cooper, Kate Saunders Cooper, Angie Davie, Andy Davis, Monty Drake, Julia Dykstra, Leslie Eckland, Greg Faraci, Rachelle Ford, Margot Glaspey, Susanne Gray, Kelly Guild, Susan Hainstock, Teresa Harwood-Lynn, Pat Hudson, Miranda Jacobson, Don Krompocker, Laura Kyn, Sheila Leachman, Mark MacLean, Parker MacLean, Bronwyn McBlane, Paul Mercs, Tom Mills, Jesse Newman, Mai Paredes, Ann Paul, Cathy Paul, Crista Petr, Powell River Search and Rescue, Alan and Kathy Rebane, Jack Renton, Syd Riley, Cheryl Rose, Patti Rudiak, Beomgyu Seo, Elaine Sipe, Courtenay Smith, Paula Stewart, Shelly Thompson, Shelby Turner, Anthony Van Samang, Gay Vella, Theresa Verdiel, Jocelyn Walz, Jen Weaver, Bev Werner, Joan Wingerter, Gerry Woods and PRPAWS and BOMB Squad trail crews

We couldn’t have done it without you!

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

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

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

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

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Shuffle Organizing Committee: Scott Glaspey, Emily Knight, Emma Larocque, Keith Laughton, Greg Rebane, Eagle Walz, Emily Walz, Laura Walz

Ask any real enthusiast about their love of riding our local trails and you will hear all about the rush they receive from being on their bikes, the great terrain, the speed, the wind in their face and even of being on that edge of control, which fires up the adrenaline.

Some will describe a difficult section of trail that demands slow, controlled effort, but all will have stories to share.

Unfortunately, with the excitement and speed of the sport come injuries.

Indeed, mountain biking is one of the most common sources of summer injuries, and some of the most severe.

Annie Gareau, a doctor from Whistler Health Care Centre, co-authored a study on injuries at Whistler Mountain Bike Park. It was one of the few such studies and it told us a lot about injuries in the sport. Of 900 individuals who were injured enough to look for medical assistance, 95 per cent used only the (mandatory) helmet as safety gear. About two dozen used more gear, including a range of knee and elbow pads, neck guards and a fullbody protective suit.

The types of injuries showed numerous consistencies. Most of the less severe were fractures in the upper extremities such as wrists, arms and shoulders, and sprains and

HEALTHY LIVING

By Paul Martiquet concussions. Injuries were usually caused when riders lost control and flew off their bikes, usually over the handlebars. The majority of injuries occurred in the afternoon. This could be from late starts, but just as likely occurred when riders were more fatigued or adventurous.

The best way to mitigate injuries, aside from slowing down, is to have the skills to match the challenge and to ride in control. Wearing protective gear such as body armour is another good idea. Taking steps to protect yourself, and others on the trails, means your chances of cutting the season short with an injury drop dramatically.

There are resources in all our communities to help mountain bikers. These include skills courses at recreation centres, bike shops or cycling clubs. If nothing else, get to know

others you see on the trails and share experiences and knowledge. Investing in good quality pads or body armour will certainly make a difference the next time you take a header over the handlebars.

Riding in control of your bike is an essential step in your safety. Riding out of control means losing the ability to adjust to the terrain as you ride over it.

Control will not only prevent crashes, but could mean avoiding injury to yourself, or others. Riding around blind corners? Slow down. Who knows what’s there or who’s coming at you?

Good riders work on their skills. They ride smart by starting small, working their way up to the stunts and obstacles they really want to take on. There is no shame in walking the areas of the trail you do not feel comfortable riding.

For more information a b out i nju r y pr e v ention, check out Parachute Canada (parachutecanada. org), a national charitable organization dedicated to preventing injuries and saving lives.

Ask anyone and they will tell you our region is chock full of great trails and terrain for mountain bikers to enjoy. Just do it safely.

Paul Martiquet is the medical health officer for Powell River and Sunshine Coast.

THE LAW CORNER Q. My aunt appointed me to be the executor in her will but I don’t want to do it. Can I refuse to act?

A. Yes, under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, Section 104 allows a person who is named as executor in a will to renounce the appointment.

Once the person has renounced, their executorship is terminated and the administration of the estate passes as if the person had never been appointed executor. This means that if a secondary person is named in your aunt’s will, he or she will become the executor. If there is no secondary executor named, then a beneficiary of the will may apply to be the personal representative. If you have questions about acting as an executor, please contact me.

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1215 General Employment

Francis (Frank) Charles Critchley June 18, 1931 - May 9, 2017

With much sadness the family announces the passing of Frank Critchley. He was loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Frank is survived by his brother William (Bill) Critchley, sons Robert, Wayne, Richard, Ronald and Raymond, and many family members.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and staff at Powell River General Hospital and Evergreen Care Unit, as well as his caregivers for all their hard work and kindness shown to Frank for his care.

Great Employment Opportunities The Historic Lund Hotel in beautiful Lund, has excellent employment opportunities (Summer/may become year-round) Kitchen - breakfast cooks/prep cooks/dishwashers General Store - retail/grocery Housekeeping - room attendant/laundry Pub/Restaurant - serving staff

Accounting Bookkeeper

Dennis Alan Bigold February 16, 1945 - May 8, 2017 It is with great sadness that we share that Dennis passed away peacefully with family by his side. He is survived by his children Rachelle (Peter), Jacqueline (Spencer) and Brent (Sarah); and his grandchildren Jacob, Hannah and Charlotte. He will make it to Heaven in time to plan his annual May Long Weekend camping trip with Mom. A most gracious thank you to all the amazing people who have provided support over the last year and a half in his battle with cancer. For the food, visits, prayers and everything offered, we are most grateful. To the Wildwood Gang who was there for anything needed; to the Hunting Crew for ticking off the only item on his bucket list—one last Elk hunt last Fall—thank you does not seem enough; to Doctor Burns for his care and compassion; to Doctor Hoffert, Doctor Takhar, all of the oncology staff, home care nurses and all the staff on fourth floor, thank you for the excellent care.

Celebration of Life to be held from 1-4 pm on Wednesday, May 17, at the Italian Hall in Wildwood.

Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to the Powell River General Hospital Oncology Unit in Dennis’ memory.

Oceanview Helicopters is looking for an experienced bookkeeper or accountant to work in our office. This is an opportunity to grow into an exciting role in a positive atmosphere with a wellestablished company.

Responsibilities: • Full cycle accounting includes A/P, A/R, P/R and monthly statement preparation for five companies of various sizes • Bank reconciliations • Inter-company billing • Job costing • Payroll includes deductions and WCB benefits reporting, T4’s, etc.

• GST remittances and year-end preparation • Flight scheduling and flight following • General administration duties to include answering phones The successful candidate will: • Have an accounting designation/diploma/certificate, or have equivalent experience in all relevant work • Be well organized, with strong communication skills • Have excellent computer skills, Sage 50, proficient in Excel/ Word, and be able to learn new programs applicable to our office Pay will be negotiated based on experience. Full benefits apply.

If you are interested in working for our company, please submit your resumé by Friday, June 2, to darlene@ovhl.ca.

1100 In Memoriam Powell River Regional District 2017 Student Summer Positions

Celebration of life for Ruth Allan “The Credit Union Lady” August 8, 1914 - January 20, 2017

Powell River Regional District is accepting applications from university/college students for three (3) summer positions.

Shelter Point Regional Park: to start May 18 Haywire Bay Regional Park: to start May 18 Powell River Regional Cemetery: to start May 18 All positions end around Labour Day 2017.

A celebration of Ruth’s life will take place at 1 pm on Saturday, May 13, at Powell River United Church, 6932 Crofton Street.

Wage rate is $15.54 per hour (post-secondary). Positions covered by a union contract under CUPE Local 798. Work schedule: Seven hours per day, five days per week, two consecutive days off. Park employees must work weekends and holidays.

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Newcomer’s Social Tuesday, May 16 Dwight Hall • 6-9 pm Free to all residents For more information call Kim 604.485.4051

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Meetings FRIDAYS, 8 - 9 PM United Church Basement SATURDAYS, 8:30 - 9:30 PM Hospital Boardroom SUNDAYS, 8 - 9 PM Alano Club

>> 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: • Assistant Wharfinger (part-time) • Aquatic Staff I (part-time) • General Labourer II (part-time) Approx. Jun 5 to Sep 15, 2017 term

Apply in person or forward resumé info@lundhotel.com or 604.414.0474

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, May 13, at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 4946 Manson Avenue.

New to Powell River, or still feel new?

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Applicants must be physically strong, familiar with basic maintenance tools and equipment, capable of physical work in an outdoor setting and good with the public. Applicants must also have their own transportation to and from work and must be registered for school in September 2017. Deliver a cover letter and resumé to: Powell River Regional District Attention: Shawn Gullette, Manager of Operational Services #202-4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Fax: 604.485.2216 Email: shawn.gullette@powellriverrd.bc.ca Deadline for applications: 4 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2017. For more information, contact Shawn Gullette at 604.487.1380 or by email.

For the Powell River Public Library, jobs are posted at the Library and the Library’s website powellriverlibrary.ca

1040 Card of Thanks

Thank you Sincere appreciation and warmest thanks to our family and friends for all their love, hugs and support during the loss of our dear wife and mother Matilde.

Also, thank you for all the cards, Mass cards, food, baking and donations made in Matilde’s name.

Special thanks to Father Tepoorten and the choir for the beautiful prayers and funeral services, to the Catholic Women’s League for helping with the reception, and to Pat and Joanne Gisle and staff for all their help.

We thank God for you all and pray he will keep you in his care.

Sincerely, Alfredo and Anna Massullo

1125 Lost LADIES WATCH, gold and silver, no numbers on face, reward offered. Call 604.487.4346

1205 Career Opportunities CASUAL WORKERS NEEDED Sunshine Coast Health Centre is looking for 1-2 casual workers for day, evening, and graveyard positions, with the possibility of part-time or full-time positions in future.

Tasks include housekeeping, food preparation, client support, medication dispensing, and driving. First aid and a valid driver’s license (class 4 license an asset) are required.

Cover letters and resumes can be sent to Naomi at careers@schc.ca 604-487-9050 sunshinecoasthealth centre.ca/career

1215 General Employment CERTIFIED DENTAL assistant, 2- 4 days/week, competitive wage, start immediately, reply in strict confidence to drsneedhamchow@yahoo.com or drop resumé at dental office.

1215 General Employment JOB SEEKERS, get free help in your job search. Resumé, 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.

SENIOR MAN needs ironing/sewing help. Please respond with contact information to Peak box 1596.

SHEFIELD EXPRESS is looking for a part-time employee with lotto experience. Apply with resumé at #60 - 7100 Alberni Street.

1230 Work Wanted ALL YOUR hauling needs. Call and I’ll haul. Also do yard work and fencing. Phil 604.223.1757.

CONTRACT CLEANING, highend and reliable, long-term contracts wanted. Call for appointment 604.344.0549.

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PAINTING PROFESSIONAL, houses (inside and out), roofs, anything. Skilled, fast, insured.

Call for good quote 604.483.1814.

ROOFING, don’t wait, get your free quote now. Locally owned, call 604.344.0548.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices

Estate Sale 3733 STRATHCONA AVENUE Wednesday, May 17 Thursday, May 18 11 am-4 pm Everything must go (furniture/appliances)

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: Kyle Bessette, Powell River, B.C. Under the Warehouse Lien Act, Chapter 480, Section 4, personal goods deposited by you on February 7, 2016, at Malaspina Self Storage, Unit # 42, 3095 Masters Road, will be seized and sold to recover unpaid storage charges of $1,330 plus accruing charges and costs incurred. Full amount owing must be received in our office by May 31, 2017, or the contents of the storage locker will be sold at public auction, date to be announced.

2145 Wanted LOOKING FOR well maintained truck camper for 8’ box, 60” tailgate. 604.414.9634.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous G O L F C LU B S , l ad i e s r i g ht hand, men’s left hand, bag and c ar t s, a s k i n g $10 0 e ac h.

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GREY 8’ truck canopy high back door, $450 and black plastic truck tool box $75; Honda kicker, 2 hp, 4 stroke $500.

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INVACARE HOSPITAL bed with rails, like new, $1,495; swivel and slide bath bench, $185. 604.485.4101.

MOTORIZED WHEELCHAIR, l i k e n e w, $ 3 , 5 0 0 . C a l l 604.483.9031.

STAMP COLLECTION, some 128 years old, mostly British colony. Contact 604.485.3939 or rmmacneill@shaw.ca

2085 Garage Sales 3487 MACKENZIE AVENUE Off of Toba Street Saturday, May 13 8 am-12 pm Multi-family, rain or shine, no early birds 3958 MARINE AVENUE Saturday, May 13 9 am-2 pm Rain or shine, no early birds 4847 QUEENS AVENUE Sunday, May 14 9 am-1 pm Weather permitting Indoor moving sale 6936 RETASKIT COURT Saturday, May 13 Sunday, May 14 9 am-1 pm Something for everyone, movies, furniture, games, household items, tools OFF OF PINE TREE ROAD Follow the signs Saturday, May 13 10 am-2 pm Something for everyone.

Multi-family, No early birds Seniors downsizing • Handmade frames 4415 MANSON AVENUE Saturday, May 13 • Crizal lenses 10 am-12 pm • Floating Emerald Lane issunglasses having a multi-unit sale. Rain or shine; 4573A Marine no early birds.

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3560 Pets BOSTON TERRIER, five-yearold, beautiful, sweet, neutered male. Good with dogs, cats and kids. $300 call or text 604.223.0714.

BUN-BUNS, young male, Havana rabbit.

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DYNAMITE, young Chihuahua Terrier. This black and white boy likes dogs and would prefer a mature, cat-free home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

GALLY 1 and 2, super cute brothers, short-haired, sevenmonth-old, black kittens. Why not take two? SPCA 604.485.9252.

GRETA, super cute six-yearold Chihuahua/Beagle mix.

Sweet tan and white dog.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

HAMLET, young hamster seeking hamster loving home.

SPCA 604.485.9252.

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

Abuse or neglect concerns? spca.bc.ca/powellriver 604.485.9252.

REGINALD AND RONALD, little boys seeking a mouse-friendly home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

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604.483.8200 6560 Houses for Rent 2-BDRM, AIR conditioned, summer cabin on beach near Southview Road, $400/week.

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PLAN ID: INTERFOR.PMP.1.2017-22

Interfor Corporation Ltd. (Interfor), is developing a Pest Management Plan as prescribed under the Integrated Pest Management Act. This plan will describe a vegetationmanagement program using Integrated Pest Management, including herbicides. The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan is to ensure the establishment of healthy new forests and to protect environmental values. Vegetation control methods include manual girdling, power saw cutting, backpack broadcast and basal application.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the Pest Management Plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the address above within 30 days of the publication of this notice.

The identity of any respondents and the contents of anything submitted in relation to this application will become part of the public record.

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The proposed area of the plan includes Timber Licence (TL) T0404 and Forest Licence (FL) A19220, A86928 and A19224.

The plan area is located northeast of Campbell River and extends from the Toba River westward along Toba Inlet, including the Brem, Tahumming and Chusan River valleys and the north side Pryce Channel to Ramsay Arm, including the Quatum River Valley, a portion of East Redonda Island and south along the east side of Homfray Channel to Desolation Sound. The herbicides that are proposed for use include VisionMAX and VantageForestry (Glyphosate) and Garlon RTU, Garlon XRT and Release XRT (Triclopyr). The Pest Management Plan is proposed to take effect on June 15, 2017, and expire June 14, 2022. The proposed plan and maps can be examined in detail at an open house held on May 31, 2017, from 9 am-7 pm at: Interfor Corporation 1250-A Ironwood Road, Campbell River, BC, V9W 6H5 Telephone: 250.286.1881 / Fax: 250.286.3412 ATTENTION: Ken Watkin, RPF

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