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Tla’amin Nation and School District 47 aim to improve student participation and attendance rates CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

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Tla’amin director of finance Steve Hunter announced on September 25 that the first nations government would start a new food-assistance program at the high school.

“It’s not just first nations kids who are going hungry,” said Hunter. “Lots of kids are, but unfortunately we can’t pay for the whole school.”

The Tla’amin program provides students with a food card that allows them to spend up to $24 per week in the Brooks cafeteria. Approximately 30 Tla’amin teenagers attend the school.

Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams said his government is always looking for better ways to support first nations children who attend Powell River schools.

“We’re trying to give them any help we can so there’s one less stressor, one less fear that does not need to be there,” said Williams. “We’re just trying to do subtle, little things we hope will make a big difference for some of the students.”

Tla’amin has a strong history in providing similar support. For the past four years the nation has provided complete funding for the James Thomson Elementary breakfast program operated by the school’s parentadvisory council. Prior to that, the first nation organized breakfast for students at Ahms Tah Ow School in Tishosem. That breakfast program, »2 $479,000 $479,000 Fantastic ocean view

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Brooks cafeteria offers nutritious food options 1« LUNCH PROGRAM which is open to use by all students at the school, costs the nation approximately $1,000 per month.

Hunter said Tla’amin is working with Assumption School to develop a similar program. The Brooks program was not included in Tla’amin’s 2017 operating budget, but after the need was identified the local government made the necessary budgetary changes to allow for the additional expense, he added.

School District 47 secretary treasurer Steve Hopkins said a variety of community-sponsored programs at schools throughout the district address the issue of student hunger.

“They look a bit different at each school,” said Hopkins, “but every school has something.”

Hopkins said every school has food available if students are hungry, although it is not something the school district specifically allocates funds for. While there is a reasonable expectation most students coming to school have eaten, some have not, he added.

Hopkins said if schools do not have a parent or communitysupported program, they have at least been directed by Powell River Board of Education to ensure some food is available.

Rounis said the Tla’amin program has been added to other programs designed to help Brooks students who are marginalized by poverty find academic success. Tla’amin students are able to pick up their weekly card at the Brooks library on Monday for use throughout the week.

“We do have a lot of kids who for one reason or another are getting two meals here,” said Rounis.

Students who are hungry are less

able to focus on their learning, he added.

Williams said he does not think all Tla’amin students will use the program or that everyone will need it, but it is in place to help them all succeed.

Similar to the rest of Canada, the graduation rate for first nations students in Powell River is much lower than the rate of nonaboriginal students who complete high school. Across the country, only about one in four aboriginal students graduate from high school, while nine out of 10 nonaboriginals complete grade 12.

Statistics from 2014/2015 for School District 47 show 46 per cent of aboriginal students graduated compared with 78 per cent of non-aboriginals.

Rounis said the program will help school administrators gain a better understanding of reasons why aboriginal students are less likely to attend classes.

“What the nation is doing is making sure food is not the issue why kids aren’t coming to school,” said Rounis.

Food produced in the Brooks cafeteria is not the average fare of the deep-fried fast food found at most North American schools; it includes nutritious options prepared by the school’s culinary arts program members, said Rounis.

Culinary arts program assistant Lori Alexander said the cafeteria has used the punch-card system, which is open to all students, for several years and it has worked well.

“It’s like carrying cash or a debit card,” said Alexander.

The cafeteria does not have a debit-card system because the cost to operate it would have to be added to the price of food sold to students, she added.

HEALTHY LUNCH: Lamb kebobs, roasted potatoes, rice and pita bread with tzatziki sauce is just one of the healthy meals coming out of the Brooks Secondary School kitchen on a daily basis for students. CHRIS BOLSTER

Punch cards are sold at the Brooks office for $24 each and do not expire. Meals such as pasta with meatballs and cheese-bread cost $6, said Alexander.

The school community is grateful for the community support for food programs and while the issue of student hunger is not new, Rounis said he commends Tla’amin for stepping up.

“The money that Tla’amin is putting in is significant,” said Rounis.

“It’s about the same as we would put over a number of months for a whole bunch of kids. That’s awesome.”

The school’s main goal is to improve student attendance, which will aid course completion and ultimately bring students closer to graduation.

“Our core business is making sure kids graduate,” said Rounis.

Since the program started on September 25, Rounis said he has seen more students eating at school and knows they are healthier because of the lunches.

“I’m super excited about the program and I’ve seen the benefits already,” he said. “I also know this is just the beginning.”

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Board approves regional district name change Staff sends all public comments to province for final decision CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

In a narrow four to three decision, Powell River Regional District board voted on October 26 to request the province considers renaming the local government qathet Regional District.

Regional district staff have submitted all public feedback obtained through the September engagement process to BC minister of municipal affairs and housing Selina Robinson and requested the provincial cabinet approves the change, said Electoral Area A director and board chair Patrick Brabazon.

“I’m very pleased it has gone through,” said Brabazon. “It was a very good process.

With just over 500 comments from a population of approximately 20,000 people, Brabazon said he felt overall that the name change “wasn’t a pressing issue for most residents of the regional district.”

The regional district received 221 letters of support for the proposed name change and 192 in opposition through public engagement. Of the opposition letters received, 30 respondents indicated they would support a name change, just not the one under consideration. The regional district received 99 letters of support from Tla’amin Nation citizens.

At the meeting, Electoral Area B alternate director Al Rebane moved to amend the motion to have the name-

DECISION DAY: Electoral Area B alternate director Al Rebane motioned for the Powell River Regional District name-change decision to be made by the electorate through a referendum next October, but was defeated at a board meeting on October 26.

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change decision moved to a referendum during next October’s local government elections. Rebane said while he means no disrespect to Tla’amin Nation elders who gifted the proposed name, the amount of feedback collected does not support

erendum amendment, said the whole point of using the process the regional district chose was to avoid the expense associated with a holding a referendum. She said the board should be honoured to have been gifted the name from Tla’amin

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proceeding.

“Surely, 220 positive results and 190 negatives does not represent the region’s voters,” said Rebane.

Rebane said he is still not satisfied with the namechange’s fuzzy cost estimates and because other names were not included to choose from.

Municipal director CaroleAnn Leishman, who voted against Rebane’s ref-

elders.

“In the spirit of reconciliation of our communities working together, this absolutely works for me,” said Leishman.

Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer told the board he supported Rebane’s amendment. Palmer said he thought the process for collecting the public’s thoughts was flawed and that an official referendum would pro-

vide more reliable direction from the electorate.

“This whole thing has been unbelievable,” Palmer told the board. “I’ve never seen anything like it.”

Palmer also questioned why the regional district allowed members of Tla’amin Nation to participate in the process as they are now part of “a completely separate government.”

“I want to know why they voted on our issue,” said Palmer.

Brabazon responded to Palmer saying that collecting the public’s thoughts was not the same as them voting.

“No one voted,” said Brabazon.

Submissions collected from Tla’amin Nation citizens were set aside and will go to Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as “a simple indication of public support from Tla’amin,” said Brabazon.

Rebane’s motion was de-

feated four votes to three.

Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick voted against the name change, while Electoral Area E director Merrick Anderson and Leishman both voted in favour.

Municipal director Russell Brewer said he supported the name change because it presented an opportunity for community to continue its reconciliation work.

“The name change may be symbolic, but it’s very powerful,” said Brewer.

“Language is powerful.”

After the meeting, Rebane said he was disappointed with the result.

“I just think it should be up to the people,” he said.

Brewer said the name change is a concrete action that demonstrates real societal change. He added that it is up to community leaders such as the regional board to stand up and show other communities what that change looks like.

QUICK PEAK RCMP investigates crash A fatal, multi-vehicle collision south of town claimed the life of one Powell River man and sent another to hospital on October 24.

Powell River RCMP, Malaspina Fire Department and BC Ambulance Service responded to a report of an accident near the intersection of Highway 101 and Loubert Road at approximately 2:30 pm. Once on scene, first responders found the 62-year-old driver of a Kawasaki motorcycle deceased and the 21-yearold driver of a Jeep YJ with minor injuries.

RCMP corporal Aaron Hamilton said the investigation has revealed the motorcycle was travelling northbound on Highway 101 and collided with the jeep, which was making a left-hand turn onto Canoe Main Forestry Road.

RCMP and BC Coroners Service are continuing their investigation into the accident.

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Anyone with information about these or any other incidents is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or go to bccrimestoppers.com.

1. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Cranberry Street, 6700 block At approximately 5:30 am, Powell River RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter in progress at a local business. Police attended and the investigation revealed that the culprit was unable to gain entry into the business. The male suspect is described as approximately five feet, eight inches tall and wearing dark pants, a light jacket and a baseball cap. The male was last seen walking behind the Mountainview Apartments.

2. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 Cranberry Street, 6700 block Powell River RCMP received a report of an attempted break and enter to a local business in the morning hours of October 25. Police attended and confirmed that entry was not gained into the business. The incident is believed to be related to an attempted break-in at a nearby business the same morning.

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Islanders trash recycling load Incident raises questions about how Lasqueti Island handles waste CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A barge load of Lasqueti Island’s recycling ended up with Powell River garbage headed for landfill after being rejected on Vancouver I s l a n d , Po w e l l R i v e r Regional District board directors heard at a meeting on October 26.

Regional district manager of community services Mike Wall reported that the barge load of cardboard, paper and plastic arrived at Augusta Recyclers on October 21 after being rejected by several depots on Vancouver Island. Augusta also rejected the load as it included tree leaves, gravel and was soaked.

“Nobody is going to receive recycled goods that are contaminated,” said Wall.

“This is a timely and excellent example for their solidwaste plan advisory committee. Hopefully now, they can recognize that this is the norm.”

The only choice was to landfill it, Wall told to board.

Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer told the board he found the developments on the island disappointing.

“The rest of the regional district is doing really good work producing uncontaminated recycling,” said Palmer. “We need to ask Lasqueti Island to get serious. They have to do better than this.”

For the past 43 years, the island has had its own waste system, independent of the regional district.

Wall said the reason the island’s recycling is contaminated is because Lasqueti does not have a proper facility to receive, process and store it for transport.

“It’s as simple as that,” said Wall.

News about the island’s recycling woes comes at a time when the regional board is deciding whether to bring

REJECTED MATERIALS: Powell River Regional District manager of community services Mike Wall presented a report to the regional board on how a barge load of Lasqueti Island’s recycling recently ended up in the landfill.

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the island into the rest of the regional district’s solidwaste service and waiting for recommendations on the waste-management system island residents prefer.

Input from the island’s advisory committee was expected in July, but the committee has delayed making its preference known until the regional board decides if Lasqueti will join the rest of the regional district in a single, regional solid-waste service, said Electoral Area E director and advisory committee member Merrick Anderson.

“They don’t know if they should go for the cheapest, because they are going to have to pay the whole shot, or go for the real thing, which is going to be more expensive,” said Anderson.

According to the committee’s estimates, potential costs range from $200,000 up to $1.3 million.

Wall said the regional district will take the committee’s recommendations and present them with staff’s thoughts for the board to make a decision. Whether a single service is established or the status quo remains, the regional district is liable for how the island handles its waste, said Wall.

Board chair and Electoral Area A director Patrick Brabazon said the situation is bizarre.

“We appoint advisory committees to advise us,” said Brabazon. “This makes no sense to me whatsoever.

There’s a real disconnect there.”

Despite the cost implications being unknown, the board voted five to two, in a preliminary decision, in favour of converting the current two-service system into a single, regional solid-waste service. A final vote to adopt the bylaw is expected at the November board meeting.

Municipal directors Russell Brewer and CaroleAnn Leishman voted against the bylaw.

“I’m supportive of establishing regional services,” said Brewer. “I want to assure director Anderson that this is not about whether it’s done or not, it’s about making a decision with everything in front of us.”

Brewer said the recycling issue raises concerns and that he wants to find a way to fund the solution so it is equitable to all of the regional district’s taxpayers.

He said he welcomed a future staff report outlining all the potential costs.

Anderson said he remains optimistic the regional service will be established.

“Hopefully the municipal directors can get enough information,” said Anderson, “to satisfy themselves that this is the right thing to do.”

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At its October 26 meeting, the city’s finance committee recommended to council that the city use Citizen Budget, the same online budget simulator and survey tool it used last year, to help gather the public’s thoughts on items in the 2018 budget. City chief financial officer Kathleen Day told council she wants to see the online tool, which gives the public an opportunity to balance the city’s budget with their own priorities, available online by November 3.

“A big part of this tool is the education for the public it provides, said Day. “We want the input as well, but if people are looking at the information, it’s a plus.”

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WATER COURSE: Inadequate stormwater management has long been suspected as one factor in increased erosion along Powell River region’s coastline. Powell River Regional District is partnering with BC Ministry of Transportation to take a closer look at the issue. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

ment is responsible for more than 1,200 drainage ditches and culverts in the electoral areas.

“We’re aware of certain hotspots but we need input to identify where all the problems are,” said Roddan.

The regional district has identified climate change adaptation as a strategic goal and wants to hear about the measures residents have employed to deal with increased stormwater.

“Property owners also

have a stewardship role in maintaining and managing stormwater on their property,” said Roddan. “Everybody has a role to play.”

A community open-house meeting is being organized for between 4-8 pm on Wednesday, November 22, at Powell River Town Centre Hotel. Residents are being encouraged to complete the regional district’s online survey or contact the local government directly for more information.

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in the budget process is critical.

“It helps us decide what’s important and what we need to focus on,” said Brewer. “It will help inform them on what services we provide.”

Last year the online tool received more than 450 visits with 100 participants taking a few minutes to complete the survey. At the meeting, mayor Dave Formosa told the committee that while 100 responses does not seem like a lot, the city has hosted open-house information sessions where as few as 15 or 20 people attend.

Day said Citizen Budget will give the public a better understanding of challenges elected officials face at budget time.

“It’s not an easy spot to be in,” she said.

Day added that at this point, the 2018 budget assumes a two per cent cost-of-living increase in residential and business tax rates.

Brewer said that while he does not expect everyone to sit through fourhour, budget-deliberation meetings, he does encourage the public to par-

ticipate with Citizen Budget, look at the draft operating and capital budgets when they are posted to the city’s website and send comments to council.

Day said she expects the upcoming November 23 finance committee meeting to include a presentation on proposed city department operating budgets and that members of the public will have an opportunity to provide their thoughts on elements of the city’s draft operating budget.

At a special finance committee meeting planned for December 1, the committee will have another opportunity to discuss department operations and then look at capital-budget plans. That meeting will include a presentation of Citizen Budget survey results and opportunities for members of the public to provide their thoughts.

Day said she anticipates the city’s updated draft operating and capital budget to be posted to the city’s website by December 8.

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Residents of Powell River Regional District’s mainland electoral areas are being asked for their input on stormwater management and flood mitigation.

The regional district and BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure are completing a study on stormwater management and drainage in Electoral areas A, B and C, said district manager of planning Laura Roddan.

“We want to hear from residents and property owners if they’ve witnessed standing water, overflowing ditches and culverts, bank erosion, or problems with stormwater management,” said Roddan.

Electoral Area B alternate director Alan Rebane said he is pleased the province and regional district are moving forward with the issue.

“This is what I’ve been waiting for,” said Rebane.

Public input gathered at an open house and through an online survey will be used to develop a high-level study of drainage in the areas, which will lead to recommendations on how the regional district and transportation ministry can more efficiently deal with stormwater and reduce flood risk, said

Roddan.

Although it remains to be seen what the recommendations will be, Rebane said he thinks the local government should play a greater regulative role in land-use and development in the electoral areas where only small pockets have zoning and houses can be constructed without building permits.

Associated Engineering will be conducting the study, which is expected to be completed by March 2018, according to a spokesperson for the ministry.

The need for the study comes from historic issues associated with property development where potential drainage impacts have not been adequately considered.

Roddan said determining whether or not current infrastructure can withstand severe storms is a priority.

“Increased rainfall events and increased severity of winter storms have been identified as key climate change impacts that we’re going to be feeling on the coast here,” said Roddan.

“An assessment of our stormwater management, the drainage and culverts that take all that stormwater out to sea, is important to ensure the infrastructure can handle those events.”

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Name change flaws No one is debating that Powell River Regional District was generously bestowed upon it a word from Tla’amin Nation elders that will be a much more suitable namesake than Israel Powell.

The man our region and city was named after was a superintendent of Indian affairs who never set foot on this land and was instrumental in setting up residential schools in BC. Powell was not exactly someone anyone wants its region to be named after.

The name qathet Regional District, from the Tla’amin Nation word meaning “people working together,” is a beautiful and heartfelt sentiment that will be another step toward reconciliation in a region that has been inhabited by first nations people since time immemorial.

The only problem here is the process in which the regionIf everyone on the regional al district approved district board believed the name change. this name change was Citing the desire to save a few thousand being done the right way, dollars on the cost there wouldn’t have been of a referendum, such strong division. the regional district implemented a convoluted letter of approval system and received 221 letters of support and 192 in opposition.

That’s two percent of the total residents in the area who participated in the process, and nearly an equal amount who said yes and no. Most elections and referendums in Powell River bring in 10 to 20 times that number of votes.

The fact that the regional board only approved the change in a close 4-3 vote at its October 26 meeting points to further uncertainty in the process.

If everyone on the regional district board believed this name change was being done the right way, there wouldn’t have been such strong division.

It is unfortunate that such a well-meaning act of reconciliation, to finally put a proper name to this region, has been soured by the feeling that all residents were not able to have their say in a vote. The comparatively minimal cost to hold a referendum on the name-change issue could have offset the feeling some residents have that the decision-making process was flawed.

Next step: propose a similar name change for City of Powell River, but let’s do it by referendum this time.

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Hemp is the answer

By Steve Perkins Has logging become global terrorism in sheep’s clothing?

Considering our ecological world is inching closer to teetering on the brink with millions upon millions of global citizens dying annually from air pollution, one could certainly not be faulted for believing so.

The really tragic part in all of this is that almost all of our fibre needs can be derived from industrial hemp. In fact, nowadays an entire house can be built without cutting down a single tree.

Industrial hemp has been proven to be heartier and more durable than its wood-fibre counterpart.

Somewhere along the way we have lost our intellectual capacity to fully understand exactly what a tree is and the necessary crucial

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functions they perform. Trees are naturally formed objects that suck up pollution, converting it into life-necessary oxygen while protecting aquifers and providing habitat for a myriad of wildlife.

Industrial hemp paper uses a

Just like the electric vehicle will become more mainstream, the same will hold true for the commercial-industrial hemp industry. mere fraction of the chemicals its wood-fibre counterpart uses during the manufacturing process. Anytime the hemp industry makes inroads into the marketplace, barriers to entry for further

progress are put into place by the forestry industry. The same holds true for the renewable energy sector having to deal with roadblocks put in place by the fossilfuel industry.

Powell River was founded and built on logging. We should take great pride in that historical fact, but just because it is something we have always done does not mean it makes sense to continue to do so.

There was a time when motor vehicles were operated without seatbelts with mom and dad in the front seat smoking cigarettes, their children in the backseat and the windows rolled up tight. But we don’t do that anymore. Why? Because we have tapped into our intellectual sensibilities and allowed ourselves to evolve.

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CROSSWORD

LETTERS » Family deserves answers I read with interest the update on Myles Gray’s untimely death [“Quick Peak: MLA calls for investigation changes,” October 25] It is simply unconscionable that the Vancouver Police Department has never an-

swered to anyone regarding the death of this young man.

I don’t understand how the government has not exercised its authority to demand transparency of the VPD or start to fire people who refuse to comply with investigators.

Gray’s family has suffered long enough and deserves answers. This incident has

placed a cloud of distrust and lack of accountability over the entire VPD and, in many ways, over the entire arm of justice in this province that is supposed to serve and protect its people.

Since we have a new government in place, I would like to see it prove it is different from the last one in

power and bring this sad story out of the shadows and into the light of true justice. The family deserves to know, as do the people of this province, who want to be able to trust their police departments to be honest and accountable.

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PEAK WEBSITE USER RON VAN’T SCHIP Since municipal taxes only make up a small percentage of the operating costs to the whole corporation; it seems ridiculous to me that we would give them a tax break at all. I don’t believe this is in the best interest of the community.

PEAK WEBSITE USER URSTORYANDURSTICKINGTOIT Murray Dobbin needs to butt out. This town needs and wants the mill. It is a viable, valuable asset and provides good-paying, long-term jobs for families.

Dobbin should stick to his radical, left-wing rants and stay out of Powell River’s business.

Chief librarian resigns

Province asks City of Powell River for housing land

PEAK WEBSITE USER BARRY BENNETT Sail off into the sunset. Great job, Mr. Noreault. All your hard work has got us where we needed to go.

PEAK WEBSITE USER REALIST I think the city can spare half an acre. Sounds like these modulars will be micro in size, so what’s the difference between that and a tent city, better roofing?

ACROSS 1. Open 5. Dance 8. Umps 12. Idiot 13. Barn bird 14. Milky jewel 15. Colors 16. Coal size 17. Morsel 18. Sorority members 20. Glazed 21. Scrub 24. Summer skin hue 26. Bygone 27. Each 28. Downhearted 31. Buck’s mate 32. Prize 34. Bind 35. Clio winners 36. Small bit 37. Wear down 39. Goldfish, e.g.

40. Fresher 41. Ditto 44. Fabric 47. Stages 48. Embrace 49. Inspired 53. Moo juice 54. Corn piece 55. Average: hyph.

56. Lazily 57. Owed 58. Emcee

6« VIEWPOINT being held hostage by a pulp and paper corporation that sheds crocodile tears and continues to espouse a falsehood claim over its inability to pay its fair share of taxes. We have the ability to take control over our own destiny by forming the Powell River Hemp Mill Corporation, securing employment and vital tax revenue generation.

Upcoming sweeping changes to the cannabis landscape will result in dozens upon dozens of people looking to supplant their income. If we allow ourselves to be open to the idea of a city-led initiative to submit an application to Health Canada for commercial-industrial hemp cultivation, with

growing taking place on site-specific Agricultural Land Reserve land, in conjunction with site-specific residential growing throughout the entire region, individuals could then sell their fibre yield directly to the processing facility at the current Catalyst mill site.

As demand grows, we would source out fibre materials from other jurisdictions in the province.

Unlike trees, hemp is an annual renewable source of fibre. With local and provincial capital investment for modification to the mill, while teaming up with the development and deployment of a world-class marketing team, we could then demonstrate to the world

what it means to achieve sustainable freedom.

Now let us be perfectly clear: this is not some pie-in-the-sky, hippie idealism at play. This is a potentially viable, credible, real-world solution in transitioning to a truly sustainable economy.

Just like the electric vehicle will become more mainstream, the same will hold true for the commercial-industrial hemp industry.

The easiest way to deal with a seemingly insurmountable challenge is to simply ignore it. It really does not have to be that way.

DOWN 1. Total up

2. Delight 3. Big monkey 4. Save 5. Wish 6. Had a debt 7. Ceiling material 8. Red-breasted bird 9. Spectacular 10. Lot 11. Santa’s ride 19. Elaborate 21. Popular refreshment 22. Lump of soil 23. Sonnets’ kin 25. Eager 27. Writing tablet 28. Stash away 29. Military employee 30. Fawn’s mother 33. Witnessed 38. Go over again 39. Troublesome 41. Big rig 42. Parched 43. Shopping plaza 45. Hawaiian feast 46. Brute 50. Romance 51. Hazardous curve 52. Freckle

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

City of Powell River council renews major-industry tax program

PEAK WEBSITE USER VERDICAL End this corporate welfare already. Enough years have passed. Property taxes will continue to increase while services drop, along with the homelessness increasing and infrastructure continuing to degrade. Taxes here are higher than the mainland while property values, amenities and services are far less. How many more years are we to be forced to make up the tax difference not paid?

Steve Perkins is a resident of Texada Island.

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BUSINESS »

Craft beer industry booming Annual festival shines spotlight on BC-based breweries DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Another sellout for Powell River Beer Festival provides a strong indication of the state of the craftbeer industry in BC. The fourth annual tasting show takes place from 3-7 pm on Saturday, November 4, at ARC Community Centre and features about 17 breweries.

Those involved in the industry, such as Powell River-resident and Campaign for Real Ale Society BC president Paddy Treavor and Townsite Brewing manager Chloe Bryana Smith, believe the market is continuing to boom with no signs of abating, while others think the public’s taste for niche beer is a bubble ready to burst.

“I would say it’s a boom, for sure,” said Treavor, who has been involved with craft beer since the 1990s.

“Craft beer probably has, in the city, upwards of 25 per cent of the market; it was two per cent 10 years ago.”

Townsite Brewing opened in 2012 and its sales have steadily increased since then, according to Smith. She said growth has been explosive, but so have expenses.

“The good thing about our position is that we are eight to 10 years behind the growth of craft beer in the United States,” said Smith. “We are able to look at what happens down south and plan accordingly.

We’ve been talking about a bubble in craft beers since the mid-90s and I would suggest that is a myth.”

However, according to mid-2017 figures provided by United Statesbased Brewers Association, craft beer’s explosive growth could be losing its head. Production volumes have flattened out from 16-

BREW BOOM: Townsite Brewing brewmaster Cédric Dauchot and manager Chloe Bryana Smith will showcase their products at the upcoming Powell River Beer Festival. The sold-out event on Saturday, November 4, features craft-beer breweries from Vancouver Island, Sechelt Peninsula and the Lower Mainland. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

per cent mid-year in 2015 to eight per cent for the same period in 2016, and five per cent this year.

Last year, the provincial government announced $10 million in support to breweries through a 25 per cent reduction in the BC Liquor Control and Licensing Branch’s markup for local beer.

“I don’t think it’s a direct subsidy, but they have set up a taxation system where if you’re a smaller brewery you get taxed at a lesser rate than the larger breweries,” said Treavor. “They fought hard to get that taxation advantage to help the smaller breweries get on their feet and grow.”

Craft beer is an artisan culture in the spirit of the Sunshine Coast and part of the branding for tourism to the region, according to Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director Paul Kamon, who is also a

member of the BC Ale Trail project team. The potential market goes well beyond the BC Ale Trail and BC-based craft breweries are now exporting to China and Korea, said Kamon.

“Just imagine how much China can take on; they’re already starting to catch on to the craft-beer thing,” said Kamon. “We have to think big. The opportunity for our beer to travel and open up into other markets means we are not in a bubble.”

Treavor said 75 per cent of beer drinkers still do not traditionally drink craft beer, but more are being turned on to the option. A small, rural brewery such as Townsite Brewing might have had a harder time keeping taps open if not for government help, he added.

But tax incentives are not enough to make it in the competitive craft-

beer world, according to Treavor.

The business is not as profitable as people think and brewers are not becoming rich off of it, he said.

“That would be the government that’s getting the lion’s share of the profit,” said Treavor. “It’s the only industry I know of that once you actually make the product, you don’t own it anymore.”

Craft beer is no longer about coming out of the basement with home brew, opening a brewery and living the lifestyle, said Treavor.

Making a good beer is not enough, he added.

Treavor said he is seeing another type of craft brewery on the scene where businesspeople who know nothing about making beer are opening breweries. They still need people who know how to make beer, he added.

“Our local brewery is a perfect

example of where they had good businesspeople and they had the beer know-how,” said Treavor.

In addition to Townsite Brewing, other breweries taking part in Powell River Beer Festival include Port Moody’s The Parkside Brewery and Moody Ales; New Westminster’s Steel and Oak Brewing Company; Vancouver’s Parallel 49 Brewing Company, Real Cask Brewing, Callister Brewing and Long Table Distillery; Gibson’s Tapworks, The Bricker Cider Company and Persephone Brewing Company from the Sechelt Peninsula; Victoria’s Spinnakers Gastro Brewpub and Driftwood Brewery; Beach Fire Brewing from Campbell River; Courtenay’s Gladstone Brewing; Riot Brewing from Chemanius; Port Alberni’s Twin City Brewing Company; and Cumberland Brewing Company.

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CULTURE »

Artists celebrate anniversary Art collectives have been a source of great inspiration for various mediums throughout history. Artists have always come together in groups, associations, cooperatives and societies, including at Powell River’s Dancing Tree Gallery.

Dancing Tree operates as a collective and a place of doing business for artists with individual visions who work in different mediums.

A showcase of those artists takes place from 6-9 pm on Thursday, November 2, during a fourth anniversary celebration for the gallery and an art opening at 120-4801 Joyce Avenue in Crossroads Village Shopping Centre.

Dancing Tree artists have come together for the opportunity to do business, according to collective member and fabric artist Deborah Dumka.

“Darlene Calwell, the originator of Dancing Tree Gallery, took a big step in leasing space, moving her personal studio into that space and then inviting other artists to

exhibit,” said Dumka. “From my perspective this gallery offered a great opportunity to be able to display some of my work.”

The idea of the poor, starving artist in today’s economy is seen as an impossible dream. While the notion might be romantic, it can be impractical when it comes to paying bills. Dancing Tree serves as an important business model for artists to keep the wolves from the door.

Resident artists at Dancing Tree include Dumka, painters Autumn Skye Morrison, Meghan Hildebrand, Sandra Ritter, Jane Dow, Blake Drezet and Rochelle Nehring, sculptor Clinton Bleaney, potter Stefanie Kazakoff, photographers Ken and Kathy Pritchard and jewellers John and Laura Cartlidge.

Each artist negotiates a rental fee with Calwell and a schedule of hours when they are expected to be at the gallery, according to Hildebrand, who is organizing the event.

“I consider the space I rent to be my own little gallery; it is mine to curate and the income is mine

CREATIVE COLLABORATORS: Powell River artists [standing from left] Deborah Dumka, Kerensa Haynes, Jane Dow, Rochelle Nehring and Darlene Calwell, and Meghan Hildebrand [kneeling], will show their works at Dancing Tree Gallery’s fourth anniversary party on Thursday, November 2. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

alone,” said Hildebrand. “Darlene covers the majority of hours at the gallery, which offers stability and consistency. For me, it’s a network of artists who can share ideas, challenges and collaborate on events such as this one.”

Powell River’s arts scene is vibrant but not large, so many of

the artists have a history with each other, according to Dumka.

“We follow each other’s work but I don’t get together with artists on a regular basis except through the period of time when I’m in the gallery,” she said.

Artist collectives are a good idea, but more exhibit space is needed in

Powell River, said Dumka.

“Space can be a limiting factor in what people can do and Dancing Tree Gallery has opened up the kind of space you would expect at a conventional gallery or a public gallery,” said Dumka.

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Dreamer creates classic truck DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Classic cars in the auto world are placed in one of three categories: original, restored and resto-mod. Erik Blaney’s 1956 Chevrolet Apache truck is considered the latter, which means it has the look of the original but not the guts. The vehicle is so resto-mod it actually started as a 1959 model. Its provenance points to the truck being as local as a ride can be.

Where did you find the truck?

My dad purchased the 1959 truck for $400 when I was probably 10 years old and it sat neglected in our yard for 15 to 20 years; nothing was ever going to come of it. I always dreamed about rebuilding the truck and getting it on the road. I was just getting ready to start bringing it to the scrapyard and taking pieces off, then on a trip out to Black Point Auto Wreckers I found a 1956 cab,

a box and some parts.

Had the 1956 always been in Powell River?

I think it was bought new and I don’t think it ever left town. It went through a number of different people, but nobody ever put it back together and started the rebuild, so it ended up at the auto wreckers and I picked up the pieces. We dragged it out to my buddy’s place and worked on the rebuild.

How do you turn a 1959 into a 1956?

It started out as a ’59, but due to having to switch up the body with what we had available, it turned into a ’56. It has a ’75 Firebird front suspension, a 355 small-block Chevy motor and a turbo-350 transmission with a stage-two shift kit. This year it went through another small overhaul: we did all new electrical, gauges, heater and stereo.

What is it like to drive?

That thing is so much fun

PEAK PERFORMANCE: Erik Blaney’s 1956 Chevrolet Apache to drive from Lund to town on those corners. It handles really well, it’s a very fast truck and it’s a real hoot to drive.

Why did you chooose to go with a matteblack finish?

Because I’m too poor to afford a paint job. After

throwing my life savings into the truck just to get it on the road, I’m now saving up to try to get it back to its original colour.

It looks like it has been painted twice at least.

The original colour was Carribbean Blue with a white top.

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Tla’amin Nation youth carve out cultural lessons

Another meaningful event coinciding with the Hɛhɛwšɩn Reconciliation Project occurred in the early morning hours of October 28. A traditional steaming took place for one of two canoes being carved at its Willingdon Beach location.

A second, smaller canoe will be steamed next.

“The second canoe is specifically for youth,” said Hɛhɛwšɩn organizer and Tla’amin Health aboriginal child and family counsellor Cyndi Pallen. “That’s what they’ve been working on.”

Brooks Secondary School students Matthew Louie, 13, John Dominic, 13, and Dakota Gustafson, 15, and École Côte-du-Soleil student Menat’they Blaney, six, were asked to be part of the project, according to Pallen.

“Two of them, John and Matthew, have been drumming and singing and really involved in cultural activities,” she said.

The four students agree that the project allows them to delve into their culture by carving, building and making a canoe while learning

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tive work to honour the teachings and territory of Tla’amin Nation and a community expression for moving forward in reconciliation, according to Pallen.

Through the canoe project and path to reconciliation it represents, Pallen said Tla’amin people and their land are being honoured.

It was important to bring youth into the experience, she added.

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Martin. “I wouldn’t feel very good if I just died and didn’t teach anybody about this.”

Sharing between the master carver and more experienced, older carvers on the team and the young apprentices has been reciprocal, according to Martin. He said he has learned a lot from the youthful innocence of Dominic, Louie, Gustafson and Blaney.

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and actually quite proud of themselves,” said Pallen.

Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation master carver Joe Martin has been leading the team of carvers. He said he looks forward to the next two weeks when the smaller canoe will be finished and believes it is his responsibility to share knowledge taught to him by his father and grandfather. Now he passes on those lessons to the next generation.

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“The steaming process took only about one hour, which surprised me,” said Russell. “I thought it would take a lot longer.”

Near the end of the process, Russell said car jacks placed at each end of the canoe were turned slowly and the centre of the canoe began to spread, gaining sixinches in width.

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“This could be a once-ina-lifetime opportunity, so if you don’t take it now, what happens if you don’t get another chance later in life?” said Dominic, who began to drum and sing last year.

Dominic said he did not see the point of it at first.

That outlook has since changed, he added.

“It really lifts my spirit to join in,” said Dominic. “Once you do it, it just frees you; you don’t think about any of the negativity in your life. It’s all positive energy around you.”

Even the cuts and scars of carving are important in the lessons of his culture, according to Louie.

“The number of cuts you get are the stories you can tell to your future children,” said Louie. “I’m dragging the culture and the teachings out of it and taking it into me so when I get older I can pass that on.

The reconciliation project has been an amazing opportunity to make a canoe as part of her school education, said Gustafson.

“You get to go into your culture,” she said. “It’s like going back in time to remember that people used to do that.”

The purpose of steaming is to soften the wood so it can be shaped for more stability in the water, according to Phil Russell, one of the project’s principle organizers. In a traditional method, rocks are heated to steam water that is in the bottom of the

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Exchange students share cultural experiences German visitors and Brooks Secondary School participants develop lifelong friendships DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Of all the experiences exchange students from Germany and Powell River shared during their time together, poutine was the most difficult to explain. The unique Canadian cuisine was challenging to describe, according to 16-yearold Brooks Secondary School student Breanne Werner.

“It was so weird at first to talk to someone who can’t really speak English,” said Werner, who is currently in grade 11. “We tried to describe gravy and it was the hardest thing because we were trying to explain poutine.”

The solution was translating the idea of gravy and applying it to meat sauce.

“I tried it and I love it,” said 14-year-old Marie Diesenberger, a grade 10 student who had never been outside of Europe before coming to Powell River.

Brooks has been exchange partners with Immanuel-KantGymnasium, a school in Tuttlingen, Germany, every second year since 2009. Brooks students travelled to Tuttlingen for two weeks last July; German students made the return trip in October.

Werner and Diesenberger were among a group of 32 participating students, 16 from Brooks and 16 from Tuttlingen.

Developing new connections within their own schools while adding new relationships with

counterparts from across the ocean is one of the more gratifying returns of the exchange, according to Maranda Burnikell, the Brooks teacher involved with the program.

“To watch and see the kids connect with other kids in Canada and in Germany is really cool to see,” said Burnikell. “The friendships were made across cultures.”

Promises of lasting friendships were made prior to the German students leaving Powell River for home on October 29.

As much as the students from 8,000 kilometres apart became close throughout the exchange, Werner said she also found out more about her fellow students at Brooks.

“I know a lot of the people in this exchange but I’ve never really become friends with them,” said Werner. “We became a lot closer going to Germany together and doing all of these excursions, so I’m actually becoming friends with a lot more people in our school as well as in Germany.”

Werner admits to knowing only a few words of basic German, such as hello and thank you, but Diesenberger is fluent in English.

“I love the English language,” said Diesenberger. “I really want to travel and thought it was a good opportunity to speak English with real English people and see something different than Germany. It’s really worth it.”

The German students knew English more than the Canadian students knew German, so language, how to formulate sentences and share ideas, was more of a side benefit to the exchange, according to German teacher Ariane Hof, who accompanied the Tuttlingen students.

“The focus for me is to get to know a different country, get to

CROSSING BORDERS: Cultural exchange students from Brooks Second School and Immanuel-Kant-Gymnasium in Tuttlingen, Germany, spent two weeks together in Germany in July before reconnecting for another fortnight recently in Powell River. The partnership between the two schools began in 2009. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

cused on learning about first nations people. Hof said the idea of reconciliation is not something unfamiliar to Germans.

“If you think back to World War II, we had to come to grips with what happened and what our ancestors did,” said Hof. “We do know how that feels. The concept of making up for things in the past

know people who we think are culturally quite similar to what we know but are different in small things, and to realize your own culture is not the way the whole world works,” said Hof. “It changes your view of the world, your own culture and your country.”

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is not new to them but the circumstances are totally different.”

Whether German or Canadian, students were awkward when first trying to get to know each other, according to Burnikell, but that awkwardness was overcome quickly.

“Teenagers are teenagers,” she said. “It’s universal.”

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Exchange students share cultural experiences German visitors and Brooks Secondary School participants develop lifelong friendships DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Of all the experiences exchange students from Germany and Powell River shared during their time together, poutine was the most difficult to explain. The unique Canadian cuisine was challenging to describe, according to 16-yearold Brooks Secondary School student Breanne Werner.

“It was so weird at first to talk to someone who can’t really speak English,” said Werner, who is currently in grade 11. “We tried to describe gravy and it was the hardest thing because we were trying to explain poutine.”

The solution was translating the idea of gravy and applying it to meat sauce.

“I tried it and I love it,” said 14-year-old Marie Diesenberger, a grade 10 student who had never been outside of Europe before coming to Powell River.

Brooks has been exchange partners with Immanuel-KantGymnasium, a school in Tuttlingen, Germany, every second year since 2009. Brooks students travelled to Tuttlingen for two weeks last July; German students made the return trip in October.

Werner and Diesenberger were among a group of 32 participating students, 16 from Brooks and 16 from Tuttlingen.

Developing new connections within their own schools while adding new relationships with

counterparts from across the ocean is one of the more gratifying returns of the exchange, according to Maranda Burnikell, the Brooks teacher involved with the program.

“To watch and see the kids connect with other kids in Canada and in Germany is really cool to see,” said Burnikell. “The friendships were made across cultures.”

Promises of lasting friendships were made prior to the German students leaving Powell River for home on October 29.

As much as the students from 8,000 kilometres apart became close throughout the exchange, Werner said she also found out more about her fellow students at Brooks.

“I know a lot of the people in this exchange but I’ve never really become friends with them,” said Werner. “We became a lot closer going to Germany together and doing all of these excursions, so I’m actually becoming friends with a lot more people in our school as well as in Germany.”

Werner admits to knowing only a few words of basic German, such as hello and thank you, but Diesenberger is fluent in English.

“I love the English language,” said Diesenberger. “I really want to travel and thought it was a good opportunity to speak English with real English people and see something different than Germany. It’s really worth it.”

The German students knew English more than the Canadian students knew German, so language, how to formulate sentences and share ideas, was more of a side benefit to the exchange, according to German teacher Ariane Hof, who accompanied the Tuttlingen students.

“The focus for me is to get to know a different country, get to

CROSSING BORDERS: Cultural exchange students from Brooks Secondary School and Immanuel-KantGymnasium in Tuttlingen, Germany, spent two weeks together in Germany in July before reconnecting for another fortnight recently in Powell River. The partnership between the two schools began in 2009. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

cused on learning about first nations people. Hof said the idea of reconciliation is not something unfamiliar to Germans.

“If you think back to World War II, we had to come to grips with what happened and what our ancestors did,” said Hof. “We do know how that feels. The concept of making up for things in the past

know people who we think are culturally quite similar to what we know but are different in small things, and to realize your own culture is not the way the whole world works,” said Hof. “It changes your view of the world, your own culture and your country.”

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is not new to them but the circumstances are totally different.”

Whether German or Canadian, students were awkward when first trying to get to know each other, according to Burnikell, but that awkwardness was overcome quickly.

“Teenagers are teenagers,” she said. “It’s universal.”

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Awards highlight home and garden improvements Townsite Heritage Society recognizes homeowners for restoration and gardening efforts DAVID BRINDLE

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RESTORATION REWARD: [From left] John, Lucy and Nia Wegner’s Townsite house was recognized as the Grand Heritage Home during Townsite Heritage Society’s recent home and garden awards.

Society secretary-treasurer Diana Collicutt presented the award. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Public Notice Powell River Energy plans to mechanically brush under its transmission line from November 1 to December 15, 2017.

This work is required to mitigate the risk posed by tall vegetation reducing the clearance under the transmission line.

The hours of work will be between 07:00 and 19:00.

For your safety, if you require passage through the work areas, please signal the crew so that they may temporarily stop work prior to your entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Debbi Stanyer at 604.483.1261.

Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River has created its own tradition by annually recognizing the dedication of neighbourhood homeowners who restore the integrity of the National Historic District of Canada.

The society presented its 2017 awards for homes and gardens at Henderson House on October 21.

Tremendous changes have taken place in Townsite since the awards program began 25 years ago, according to Townsite Heritage Society secretary-treasurer Diana Collicutt.

“There are lots of people moving in, lots of ambitious people who are willing to take these houses, fix them up and improve them,” said Collicutt. “Many have been respectful of the heritage architecture and that is what the heritage society likes to see.”

The revival is most evident along Maple Avenue, where 2017 Grand Heritage Award winners John and Nia Wegner try to balance work, life and construction.

That balance is difficult to achieve when restoring a heritage home, but nostalgia includes a worthwhile charm, said Nia. “You look at a shambled

house and you say, ‘Wow, this is a project,’” said Nia. “It is exciting.”

The Wegner home is a work in progress and, similar to many Townsite renovations, it is a do-it-yourself project.

John, who has worked in the building trades, said homes are not built the way they used to be, including how windows were made previously compared to now.

“It doesn’t make sense when you see how these windows were designed and the intricacies of them,” said John. “It’s way more ingenious, the design that went into these homes. They didn’t have all the products we have now, so they actually thought things through.”

A few doors down from the Wegners, homeowners Joan Shacklock and Mike Franklin received the Most Improved Home award.

Franklin saw the same potential for detail as the Wegners did on their home and went to work.

“Joan and Mike transformed their house into what it used to be originally,” said Collicutt. “They took off all of the vinyl siding, exposed beautiful shingles underneath and painted. Mike brought back the original window openings and built the windows himself.”

Collicutt said many new owners of Townsite homes venture deep into the restoration process.

“A lot of them are interested in the original house plan and what it looked like,” she said. “There were seven different housing plans that architects developed and, of course, a lot of it was based

on the class structure, so you have the workers’ housing, then the supervisors’ housing and then the managers’ housing; they’re interested in seeing that.”

Society director Ann Nelson said Townsite Heritage Society is a compendium of information on the old Powell River Company town and essential in the accuracy of the restoration process.

“This is where we think we can bring immediate benefit to the neighbourhood,” said Nelson, “by providing the research resources for people who are interested. People are seeking out Townsite houses because of the character of the architecture and wanting to restore that.”

The Wegners did not seek out Townsite when they moved to Powell River.

“When we moved here, we never thought we were going to buy here,” said Nia. “We looked at houses in Townsite and fell in love.

You walk in and it’s home.

All the other houses, the’70s and ’80s, they don’t hold the comfort, warmth and the character.”

Garden award recipients included Ron Maier for Most Improved Mixed Border; David Sepkowski and Linda Shaben for Best Kitchen Garden; Ken Palfrey and Lynn Price for Best Structure; Willem and Brenda Van Delft for Best Garden Overall; Kathy Piechotta for Best Containers; Geoffrey and Kluane Koch for Best Mixed Border; and Marika Varro for Best Commercial.

An additional home award went to Krista Bangham in the Grand General category.

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Respect in Sport program counters rink rage Parents require certification before children can participate in minor hockey DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

All parents or guardians with children registered in Powell River Minor Hockey Association must complete certification for BC Amateur H o c k e y A s s o c i a t i o n ’s Respect in Sport Program, or their children will not be allowed to play, period.

Of the 215 local players registered for the 2017/2018 season, only six parents did not meet the deadline, which passed on October 31, according to minor hockey association president Mike Mastrodonato.

“The player will be eligible as soon as the parent completes Respect in Sport,” said Mike.

The sports program was adopted to counter “rink rage,” according to minor hockey director-at-large Rick Hopper.

“They mandated it so your child would be pulled off the ice if you have not taken the program,” said Hopper.

Since Respect in Sport was introduced, incidents are not as common, according to Mike.

“It’s really frowned upon, it’s dealt with very quickly and it never really develops in a game,” he said.

If a parent is persistent in being verbal or, in rare cases, physically abusive, the referee will remove the parent from the arena, according to Mike, who is also a referee.

If the situation persists, the referee will stop the game,

he said.

“It has happened that they’ve emptied the arena,” he said. “Not in Powell River, but in Ontario and Vancouver they actually had all of the parents leave and finished the game with no parents in the stands.”

Young referees bare the brunt of abuse on the ice, according to minor hockey referee coordinator Jodi Mastrodonato.

Youth are eligible to referee beginning at age 12 or 13, said Jodi. The minor hockey association sometimes finds it difficult to keep them due to the pressure they face, she added.

“Kids get turned off when coaches and parents are hard on them when they’re just learning,” she said. “We have a mentoring program in place where we try to have an adult out there with kids now.”

Hopper coached in the BC Junior Hockey League, including two seasons with the Powell River Paper Kings from 1988 to 1990, and also coached in the Western Hockey League. Coaches and officials are also required to take a course, he said.

Hopper said a parent who is prone to subjecting referees, opposing players, coaches and other parents to verbal and sometimes physical abuse is not going to change their behaviour as a result of taking the online Respect in Sport course.

“I get why they want to do a program like this,” said Hopper, “but there are some people who just allow their emotions to get the best of them and hockey is one of the sports that always gets highlighted when something happens.

According to Jodi, there is

CONDUCT CODE: Referee Jodi Mastrodonato officiates a recent Powell River Amateur Hockey Association game at Hap Parker Arena that includes players whose parents have registered in BC Amateur Hockey Association’s Respect in Sport Program.

Incidents of parents misbehaving at hockey games in the province have declined as a result of the certification program.

DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

still the odd rink-raging fan, but it usually happens in larger hockey associations.

“We see it more in a tournament when we host outof-town teams from bigger associations,” she said.

When Powell River hosted the Bantam Tier 2 Provincial Championships in March, an incident involving parents of a visiting team took place, she added.

Misbehaving parents who give into emotions are especially hard on young players, according to Hopper.

“It’s unfortunate that people allow their behaviour to get to the point where it no longer makes sense, has no bearing on children’s sports and just gets completely out of hand,” said Hopper.

“People do things in hockey that they just wouldn’t do in regular life.”

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Kings split series with Clippers Coach Kent Lewis says lack of consistency led to shutout loss

KINGS BOX SCORES 10(W)-4(L)-1(T)-1(OTL)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, VS NANAIMO CLIPPERS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 3 0 1 4 0/9 Nanaimo Clippers 1 0 0 1 0/3 1st: 3:47 Mitchell Williams (4) ASST: Ben Raffler (4), Gavin Rauser (7) 16:39 Kevin Obssuth (9) ASST: Ben Raffler (5) 17:01 Ben Berard (5) ASST: Kyle Kawamura (6) 3rd: 3:38 Josh Coblenz (4) ASST: Kyle Kawamura (7), Ben Berard (10)

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Explaining how his Powell River Kings split two weekend home games against BC Hockey League Island Division rivals Nanaimo Clippers, head coach Kent Lewis said it came down to consistency.

The two games were diametric opposites. On October 27, Kings outshot the Clippers 54-24 and won 4-1. Ben Berard, with a goal and an assist, and rookie Kyle Kawamura, who scored twice, led the Kings offensive attack, which failed to capitalize on nine powerplay chances.

In a complete reversal the following evening, Naniamo shut out Powell River 4-0.

Lewis said he also attributed the loss to spending too much time in the penalty box. Kings took 22

SHOTS Powell River Kings Nanaimo Clippers GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (W)

1 2 3 TOTAL 17 13 24 54 8 12 4 24 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 23/24 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, VS NANAIMO CLIPPERS SCORING Powell River Kings Nanaimo Clippers

TOP SCORER: Powell River Kings veteran forward Carter Turnbull speeds away from a Nanaimo player in a losing cause for the home team on October 28. Turnbull currently leads the team in scoring. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

minutes in penalties and the Clippers scored all four of their goals while on the power play.

“We lacked a killer instinct, thought it would be easy and surrendered two points,” said Lewis. “If you want to be consistent and have the best record in the league, you have to be better than that.”

Kings slipped into a first-

place tie with Victoria Grizzles in the division.

Both teams have 22 points; Kings have three games in hand.

While he did not figure in on the scoresheet against the Clippers, Kings veteran Carter Turnbull has been one of Lewis’ most dependable players this year. He leads the team in scoring with 10 goals and 10 assists.

Five of his goals have come on the power play.

“I’m a little bit more experienced and putting a couple more pucks in the net,” said Turnbull, “but mostly it is just a more mature game.”

Turnbull said his main focus is on consistency and trying to play the same way every game.

“Right now I’m focusing on rounding out my whole

SHOTS Powell River Kings Nanaimo Clippers GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (L)

1 2 3 TOTAL PP 0 0 0 0 0/6 3 1 0 4 4/9 1 2 3 TOTAL 16 14 17 47 16 10 4 30 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 26/30 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

game and focusing on defence,” he said. “We have a really good defence this year, so with our goaltending we don’t give up a lot of goals against.”

In fact, Kings are one of the stingiest teams in the BCHL and could be even more so, according to Turnbull.

“We have a lot of character on this team and we’re still trying to find our consistency,” said Turnbull. “It’s really looking good this year.”

The team starts its November schedule with a long, six-game road trip, beginning Friday, November 3, in Wenatchee.

Rice embraces running Island Championships for junior boys soccer, which has happened, and make it to provincials for Panthers, which we have yet to do.

How busy are you?

This is when it gets serious.

I have cross country and soccer championships going on. My schedule is soccer on Tuesday and Thursday, cross country on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday, and Sunday is kind of my rest day.

I pretty much do homework and play in community band, practicing trumpet, during my time off.

ATHLETE OF THE MONTH: Will Rice DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

If 15-year-old Will Rice had a motto to live by, it could easily be: “It’s not like I’m searching to do something, there’s just always something to do.” The grade 10 student at Brooks Secondary School is always doing something

athletic, from running cross country to playing soccer for Brooks junior boys and Powell River Panthers, or participating in track and field.

What are your goals for this year?

Make the BC High School Cross Country Championships and

Do you ever get tired of such a demanding schedule?

Every once in a while you get one of those days when you’re just exhausted. You’re thinking beforehand how tired you are and just not feeling the practice, but once you go it helps your day. You’re tired at the end of school but then when you actually get to go and do the sport it really helps at the end of the day.

Do you prefer soccer or cross

country?

I’ve been more focused on cross country for the last two years.

Those are the two sports I enjoy the most. Cross country is probably the one I’m best at and the one I enjoy the most.

When did you hit your stride as a runner?

It was between grade seven and grade nine. That’s when I started running more. I’ve always enjoyed running but that’s when I actually started to have the ability to succeed at it. The turning point was the first time I did Texada Run the Rock, just after grade eight, because I just started training that summer for it to have a specific goal; after that I started to do cross country.

Who has been your biggest influence?

That’s difficult, actually. You have so many people who help you.

My dad [Tony Rice] is my soccer coach and Graham Cocksedge is my cross-country coach. As well, there are all of the people who are

on the teams. It’s hard to say. You can’t just pin one person down. It’s everyone who supports you.

Do you remember your first race?

I do; I was six-years-old. My dad ran a marathon in Victoria and there was a one-kilometre race afterward. It took me a really long time but I still remember the race.

I’d keep going out with my dad after that. He’d take me out on threekilometre runs in the morning. I wouldn’t be too excited about it. It was only when I got to high school that I really started to enjoy it.

What is it about running that appeals to you so much?

It’s a feeling. I’ve done it my whole life. It’s enjoyable just going out running. Training for something is working toward something; you’re constantly bettering yourself. That’s what I like about it.

BC High School Cross Country C hampionships take place on Saturday, November 4, in Vancouver.

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Elsie Frieda Hrechka Born in Prelate, Saskatchewan, on March 1, 1931, Elsie Frieda Hrechka passed away at age 86 on October 27, 2017, in Powell River.

Elsie is survived by her son Jay (Diana) of Powell River, grandson Jacob, also of Powell River; sister Helen of Lethbridge, Alberta; brothers Paul of Leader, Saskatchewan, Richard (Lillian) of Boswell, BC, and Max of Didsbury, Alberta; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Elsie was predeceased by her husband Walter in 2006 and her sister Esther and brothers Freddie, Walter and Robert.

The family would like to extend special thanks to Marilyn, Sandra, Home Support, nurses and staff from the fourth floor at Powell River General Hospital, especially Bella and her physician Dr. Van Zyl, for their care and support of Elsie.

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February 28, 1922 - October 7, 2017 Mary (Mom) passed away October 7 smiling and peaceful with her family at her side. Predeceased by son Patrick and beloved husband Laurie, she will be forever loved and missed by her children Sheilagh (Don), Danny (Carroll) and Kelly, her grandchildren Choyal, Eric, Nicholas, Megan (Scott), Rachel and Laurie and great-grandchildren Madison, Kamien and Westley.

Mom had a very full and happy 96 years Although she struggled with ALS these last few years, her cheerfulness and determination never failed. She shared her warmth, optimism and creativity with all those she came in contact with.

For many years she (along with our dad) was an enthusiastic member of the Ladner community, where she became the first curator of the Delta Museum and was a proactive member of the Kinsmen and K40. She was the instigator for many events, functions and celebrations for both community and family. Mom was an inspiration and made many friends.

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Mom cared deeply about family and worked at keeping our relatives close. Often included in our extended family were many of our friends who found a temporary second home in our house. There was always plenty of music, dancing and laughter in our home.

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John Derek Hooper September 10, 1929 - October 25, 2017

It is with extreme sadness we share that John passed away peacefully with his family by his side after a short stay at Willingdon Creek Village.

John (known as DD to his family) will be greatly missed by his wife of 63 years Beryl, daughter Lesley, granddaughter Tara and son-in-law Roberto.

John was born in Stockton Heath, Cheshire, England, where he trained as a machinist prior to entering military service. In 1966, John and his family immigrated to BC, settling in Powell River in 1967. He worked for MacMillan Bloedel as millwright until his retirement in 1989.

John loved the outdoors from an early age (frequently being truant from school to fish in the local canal!). His passion for outdoor activities encompassed cycling, mountain climbing, camping, swimming, boating, fishing and hiking with his family by his side.

Upon retirement, John joined with a few fellow hikers to form the BOMB Squad (Bloody Old Men’s Brigade). These avid hikers opened up the backcountry around Powell River, creating a lasting network of trails and bridges.

John’s passion for travel was well known. He explored the world with family and friends and he and Beryl spent winters as snowbirds in Yuma, Arizona. Cruising became a favourite way to discover new destinations and in 2006, John, with Beryl, realized his dream of a world cruise.

Throughout his life, John was known for his sense of humour and practical jokes. Family meant everything to John and spending time together was the highlight of his life.

We will love and miss him forever and always cherish our memories. In his words we “love you plenty.”

Our family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to Dr. Pieter Rossouw and Kim, Powell River Home Care and the staff of Willingdon Creek Village, especially House 3. Your care and compassion for John meant so much and will never be forgotten.

At John’s request, there will not be a service. If you wish, donations in John’s name may be made to BC Lung Association or Willingdon Creek Village.

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Steve Martin: 250-612-8522; Realtor: Tom Moran PREC*: 250-784-7090; Brokerage Re/Max Dawson Creek Realty; rbauction.com/reales-tate.

TWO UNDEVELOPED properties - Prince George, BC. Ritchie Bros. Auction-eers Unreserved Auction, Nov. 16 in Prince George. 1.67+/- and 4.17+/- Title Acres. Zoned RS2/AG. Steve Martin: 250612-8522; Realtor: Tom Moran PREC*: 250-784-7090; Brokerage - Re/Max Daw-son Creek Realty; rbauction.com/ realestate.

AC R E AG E F O R s a l e .

Three minutes from city centre on Allen Avenue, fruit trees, $299,000.604.483.1632.

Rock Sand • Gravel • Garden • Dump & Slinger Truck • Excavators •

Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Closed weekends and holidays

POWELL RIVER

604.485.2741 4545 Marine Avenue

Harry Zroback

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

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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604.483.8200

6030 Houses for Sale 2008 SEMI-DETACHED 2b d r m , 2 - b a t h r a n c h e r, wheelchair accessible, double garage with lots of storage. 55-plus building.

4 9 19 A Pa r s o n s C o u r t , 604.344.0102.

2-BDRM, 1-bath, one level, 900 sq ft, newly renovated, hardwood floors, skylight, near Quality Foods, $975 per month. 604.344.0102.

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604.483.8333

6515 Commercial

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 1920 ROUND oak table with four original chairs. 8’ industrial canopy, high style, with barn doors. 604.485.0833 ANTIQUE HUTCH, late 1800searly 1900s. 604.483.6503.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info and DVD: NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT

Need immediately

8325 Sand & Gravel

6915 Mobiles/Pads 12X60 LAMPLIGHTER mobile home, 2-bdrm, newer EnerGuide appliances, W/D, F/S, $8,000. 604.489.9445.

6950 Shared Accommodation 1-BDRM ROOM for rent. Separate entrance and separate living room. The rest of the accommodations will be shared with a smoker and a cat. $500 per mth, includes utilities, WiFi and cable.

Av a i l a b l e i m m e d i a t e l y.

604.578.0687.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous UNIROYAL WINTER tires a n d r i m s 19 5 / 6 0 / R / 15 , Nearly new, $400 OBO, cash, 604.489.1231.

Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes 2013 SUZUKI King Quad 75 Axi, 7,000 kms, comes with Tatou 4S tracks and 8’ heavy duty trailer modified for the tracks $9,500, 604.414.8102.

6045 Mobile Homes BORDEN PL. MOBILE HOME Handyman Special $10,000 OBO 604.414.6680

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING 9135 Motorcycles

9160 Trucks & Vans

20 01 HONDA Shadow, 750cc, 11,500 km, $3,500, recent carburetor job and plugs, good condition. Call John, 604.485.3077.

2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc. Must sell, reduced to $12,000. 1.250.545.9944.

1993 GRAND Jeep Cherokee, $950, 260,000 kms.

604.344.2171.

CONTINUOUS GUTTER truck and inventory, turnkey operation with tools and people, $10,000. 604.414.8595.

F250 4X4 supercab, 218,000 kms, $4,500. 604.485.1277.

DOUBLES? Sell one in the Peak Classifieds

604.485.5313

9145 Cars 1992 PONTIAC Grand Prix, low mileage needs a little work, $500. 604.483.1632.

1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts. Call Mike, 604.223.0914.

2007 MERCEDES E350, A-1 condition throughout, a must see. $60,000 new, a s k i n g $ 9 , 9 0 0 O B O. 604.483.1734.

2010 TOYOTA Matrix, estate sale, low kms, all records available, kept in heated storage, $9,800.

Call, 604.487.0097.

TOYOTA COROLLA 2007, elderly lady driven, 128,500 kms, like new, $6,500, open to offers. Call anytime, 604.485.7762.

9150 Sports & Imports 2002 Nissan Altima. $5500 Like new, 61940k, econ/reliable 604-414-8146 bud_1955@live.ca

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 2 0 0 6 D O D G E D u r a n g o, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

1991 FORD Aerostar van, lots of new parts, new tires, brake pads and discs, new wiring harness and new four-prong spark plugs, runs well, for parts. $700, in Powell River, 250.702.3740.

9185 Boats 16’ FIBERGLASS Aquastar with trailer, 90-hp Yamaha motor, depth sounder, marine radio, $3,500, OBO. 604.489.9445.

16 ’ H O U R STO N G l a s s craft, comes with Roadrunner trailer, 50-horsepower Johnson outboard, great shape, comes with fishing gear, $3,200, 604.483.4587.

16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 60-horsepower Yamaha two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400.

604.485.5297.

32’ BAYLINER, 3250 twin, V8 gas (newer), great shape, reduced to $26,000 OBO. Call Chris, 604.414.3960.

GLASSPLY BOAT 19.5’ four cylinder, 165-hp, runs well, comes with 9.9 Suzuki kicker, trailer included, $4500.

604.487.4355.

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

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, 604.483.6641

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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVENUE • 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM –6 PM PRICES IN EFFECT NOVEMBER 1 TO 7

FR SH CC OO UU NN TT RR Y YF R EE SH

A LWAY S F R E S H

4 $ 98 3 $ 48

ISLAND FARMS

Cottage Cheese

Red Delicious Apples ¢

750 g

ISLAND FARMS

Chocolate Milk

If it doesn’t say Island Farms . . . it isn’t.

98

2L

WHOLESOME FOOD

Anjou Pears

BROWN AND WHITE

Mushrooms

98 2 /lb 1.50/kg

Celery

1

$ 98

1 lb container

Strawberries

2

Hunter Sausage

98 $ 98

¢ $

Brussels Sprouts

/lb 6.57/kg

1

$ 28

each

Red Potatoes

/lb 2.82/kg

1

68

/lb 1.50/kg

6

SH FRE

3

100 g

Hotdog Buns

1

$ 98

Pkg of 8

Hamburger Buns

1

$ 98

Pkg of 8

100 g

1

$ 38

Fresh Baked Bread White Or Whole Wheat , 530 g

Cereal

/lb 15.17/kg

Assorted, 311-680 g IMPERIAL

Muffins Assorted

3

$ 48

Pkg of 8

27 $

FOR

Chickens

12 48 3 98

/lb 28.62/kg

$

SH FRE

/lb 7.67/kg

Shortening

hes Puortnc ed, 295 ml

Golden or Vegetable, 454 g

Ass

Tub or

Rib-Eye Grilling $ Steak

CRISCO

MINUTE MAID

rine MarQuga arters, 1.36 kg

/lb 7.67/kg

2

$ 48

F R E S H D A I LY

POST

$ 48 Cut-Up Frying

¢

100 g

GROCERY

88

Pork Loin Chops

Cervelat Salami

98

100 g

each

¢

Breaded Mock Chicken

$ 38

P E R S O N A L S E RV I C E

Braising $ Style Beef Short Ribs

1

$ 48

Old Fashioned Ham

/lb 2.16kg

4 98 2

$ 48 CAMPBELL’S

Chunky Soups

Assorted , 540 ml

25 $

¢ $

TROPICANA

Juices

Assorted , 1.65 L

FOR

4

$ 48

FANCY FEAST

Cat Food Assorted, 85 g

48

68

¢

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