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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the App Store or iTunes CELEBRATING DIVERSITY: Powell River youngsters Misia Choo [left], eight, and Cheyenne Choo, seven, play the Chinese game of Go at last year’s Celebration of Cultural Diversity.

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Whether for clean air, safety or a more multicultural experience, more and more people are moving to Powell River, according to Powell River Immigration Services.

While many in Powell River have seen the purchase of local businesses by Chinese immigrants or the increase in Chinese

language books at Powell River Public Library as a sign that newcomers are mainly coming from Asia, specifically mainland China, what’s happening in the community is actually much more diverse, according to immigration services manager Kelli Henderson.

“We’ve had clients from all over,” said Henderson. “It really varies, people move here from small towns and big cities. A lot of people move here because they visited as a student, or a temporary foreign worker.”

Henderson, who started as coordinator at the non-profit immigration services in 2010, said she has helped many clients from South East and Northern Asia, but she has also

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Protective services departments request funding for more personnel CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

PROTECT AND SERVE: Staff sergeant Rod Wiebe, Powell River RCMP detachment commander [left], and chief Dan Oullette, Powell River Fire Rescue, are facing similar situations of not having enough resources. Both departments have asked the city for a bump in funding for more staff. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

the firefighters’ salaries.

Oullette added a number of other issues have compounded the department’s staffing problem. It is also struggling to maintain an adequate auxiliary group, he said.

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contributing to the difficulty of finding and retaining enough auxiliary members, a struggle not specific to Powell River, he said.

Recent intakes for auxiliary members have been in steady decline, he added.

Oullette estimated when the department responds to structure fires only half

investigation in Townsite the detachment had to bring in officers from Vancouver Island because of the staff shortage.

While the crime rate has dropped and remained lower over recent years in Powell River, police workload has generally increased, he said.

Since the province’s Mental Health Act was updated in 2004, BC police forces have increasingly become the frontline for assistance for people with mental illness. And those officers are required to wait at the hospital until they are able to release the person into the hospital’s care.

There has also been an increased amount of time needed for officers to enter data into a records management system that was introduced in 2007, added Wiebe.

Powell River RCMP has not, like many other detachments, placed limits on what types of calls to which officers respond.

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the building to save someone,” said Fraser. “But I’m scared that they are heroes and go in anyway.”

The city finance committee requested more detailed explanations of the department’s current staff situation at a previous meeting.

The department has requested $127,000 to cover

of the required numbers are able to attend.

Meanwhile, Powell River RCMP is requesting an additional $150,000 to bring two additional constables to the detachment.

Wiebe said he has 16 officers to put into the community on average, though the detachment should have 18.

“What this has identified is the inability for us to make any type of response without incurring huge costs in overtime,” he said.

Like the fire department, Wiebe explained that police have a certain number of officers per shift to meet minimum service levels. Wiebe cancelled all holiday leave in September for his members because there was not enough staff to cover these minimums.

The detachment has not seen an increase in officers in more than a decade, he said.

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ministrative officer, said he agreed to bring the additional staff on over the summer and has since come to better understand why they are needed.

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Heads of Powell River’s police and fire services have told city council they are finding it difficult to meet minimum service levels because of chronic understaffing.

Staff sergeant Rod Wiebe, detachment commander of Powell River RCMP, and Powell River Fire Rescue chief Dan Oullette made presentations for additional funding to City of Powell River’s finance committee on Tuesday, November 2.

Both departments are looking for funding for additional members to cover leaves and sick time and increase their capacity to handle emergencies.

Wiebe and Oullette explained that overtime rates and potential for staff burnout have been rising as they juggle to maintain service levels.

Oullette is also asking the city to maintain the two dayshift firefighters it brought on last spring.

“They helped up tremendously to maintain a minimum staffing level, particularly through our day shifts and during the summer when we are most vulnerable,” he said.

Industry standard for professional fire departments is a minimum of four full-time career firefighters. At that level, sick days and holidays can be covered with minimal need for overtime, added Oullette.

Mac Fraser, city chief ad-

A New Westminster forestry company has been awarded timber-cutting rights for an area in the Theodosia River Valley.

TSL A84892 covers 259 acres of timber, a volume of 94,769 cubic metres of wood. According to a Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources spokesperson about 23 per cent is old growth forest. The area, while inside Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation traditional territory, is not a part of its treaty settlement lands.

Probyn Log Ltd., a company based out of New Westminster, won the BC Timber Sales (BCTS) auction, and will pay close to $600,000 to the provincial government for the wood.

A minimum bid price of $532,524.69 was set for the wood and Probyn won the auction with a final offer of $586,856.57.

This price also includes the costs for reforestation.

Despite the total size of the area being 105 hectares, BC Forest Practices Code limits the size of coastal cutblocks to 40 hectares (99 acres).

According to the ministry, Coast Forest Region cutblocks average about 16 hectares in size. A number of factors determine the size and distribution of cutblocks, including legislative requirements, highlevel harvest plans, forest health, wildfire, visual quality, timber type and market conditions.

The provincial government established BCTS in 2003 to provide cost and price benchmarks for timber harvested from public land. BCTS manages approximately 20 per cent of the provincial Crown allowable annual cut.

BCTS is one of the province’s largest tree planters with more that 458 million seedlings planted since 2003.

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Face of community shifting 1« DIVERSITY 2011, there is some difficulty in gauging just how fast Powell River’s demographics are changing.

Henderson said she has noticed a slow but steady increase in new Canadians moving to Powell River since starting her job in 2010. However, it has been in the last two years when Henderson said she has really noticed a jump in people coming to seek help from her organization.

“We don’t really have any data on just how many people are moving to Powell River or from where,” said Henderson. “We just know who is coming to see us.”

Henderson said she has seen the number of clients accessing programs at Powell River Immigration Services rise from 20 to 30 clients a year to 40 or 50, including many clients with families and small children.

Originally from Taiwan, Coco Kao moved to Powell River in 2009. Like many newcomers to Powell River, she wanted to live in a small town with amenities for small children.

“I had two young kids,” said Kao. “I didn’t know if there would be anything for them to do in Powell River, and I soon realized there was almost too much for them to do here.”

Kao described how her daughters Misia Choo, eight, and Cheyenne Choo, seven, with their choir, pia-

no, ballet, swimming, soccer and gymnastics activities are almost as busy as their mother. An avid Bollywood dancer, Kao said she probably wouldn’t have had the chance to participate in a recent local Bollywood event if she was living in Vancouver.

“They probably would have wondered why this Asian lady wanted to join them,” said Kao. “In the city, people tend to stick with their own cultural group.”

Using the example of her own parents-in-law who moved to Vancouver from China over 30 years ago, Kao said many of Vancouver’s Chinese immigrants live within the comfort of their small, local communities and rarely get the chance to learn English or about other cultures.

“Their life was geared towards just their small community,” she said. “They didn’t know about other cultures, didn’t use English and they’d never even tried an Indian restaurant.”

After Kao and her family moved to Powell River, she said that she quickly sought out services to help her in-laws, who were soon to follow.

It was a fortuitous circumstance that Powell River Immigration Services had recently opened, according to Henderson, who is now Kao’s employer.

“Coco’s parents were our first clients,” she said. “And before she worked here she started volunteering, help-

ing out here at our events as a translator.”

Kao, now an immigration services coordinator, does more than normally required to help clients, even interpreting for a pregnant woman during delivery, said Henderson.

“How’s that for a volunteer?” said Henderson.

“Coco offered to interpret for a woman that had not been to a doctor since earlier in her pregnancy when she lived in China, and she went to all the doctor’s appointments and eventually into the delivery room with her.”

Henderson said that type of generosity of spirit is what she wanted to celebrate in Powell River’s upcoming Celebration of Cultural Diversity.

“Everybody jumped in and was so excited,” said Henderson. “There was so much interest and enthusiasm to celebrate cultural diversity from so many people in the community.”

At the cultural diversity celebration Kao and other members of Powell River’s diverse citizenry will come together to share their cultures through demonstrations of clothing, dance, music and food. Countries represented come from as far away as Thailand, Hungary and Austria.

“The goal of the event is to increase inclusivity and tolerance in the community,” said festival organizer Carma Sacree. “It has be-

WELCOME SMILE: Novi Woods displays traditional Indonesian puppets at the 2014 Celebration of Cultural Diversity. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

come a fantastic event with well over 800 people attending last year.”

A three-time participant in the Celebration of Cultural Diversity, Puk Burroughs said the festival allows her to show off her Thai culture, give back to her new home and thank it for how she was welcomed.

“I came here in 2002 and everyone was so welcoming,” said Burroghs. “When I wanted to learn English or practice for a job interview there were always about four or five people offering to help me.”

Now in its fifth year, the

widely attended festival is one of many the reasons why Powell River Diversity Initiative (PRDI) has recently been nominated for a 2015 BC Multiculturalism Award. A co-organizer of the festival under the umbrella of the Powell River Employment Program (PREP), which also coordinates immigration services, the festival was listed as just one of the many ways Powell River has contributed to multiculturalism in BC. Attending the awards ceremony in Vancouver on Friday, November 20, PRDI program coordinator

Megan Dulcie Dill said she will be sharing and exchanging ideas about what Powell River is doing with other communities.

“Powell River has a rich variety of cultures,” said Dill. “This diversity is vital to creative expression, human acceptance and understanding.”

Celebration of Cultural Diversity takes place for the fifth year from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, October 21, at Powell River Recreation Complex. For more information, readers can go to facebook.com/ events/703355703129235.

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books, are walking Powell River’s public parking lots taking note of any possible items that could attract criminals.

“You come back from shopping and throw your stuff in the backseat and now it’s visible,” said Christine Konopelski, a long-time community police volunteer.

“It’s common sense, but a lot of people don’t think about

it because they think we’re in Powell River and assume it’s safe.”

Volunteers are checking to see if car doors are locked and if insurance decals on license plates are up to date.

Last year in Westview there was a rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles parked in residential driveways. Konopelski said more awareness of the the issue

could help prevent this kind of theft.

“A lot of people think we’re leaving tickets and do get upset,” said Konopelski, “but once they come up to us and we talk, then they understand.”

The tickets are simply notices, stated Kenning, and “are entirely educational with no associated penalties or fines.”

Reserve fund trumps shortfall City council prefers stable taxes despite budget loss CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River budget’s shortfall, previously announced as $1 million, is now at $1.2 million, but the city’s surplus funds should top $2 million by the end of 2015 and taxes will remain stable, according to city staff.

Shehzad Somji, outgoing chief financial officer, presented his budget update to council at a special finance committee meeting on Tuesday, November 2.

Despite the shortfall, the city will add close to $1 million to its existing surplus funds by the end of 2015. Of that, $750,000 comes from the sale of timber harvested on city-owned airport reserve lands near Black Point and the remainder from departmental surpluses, he said. That brings the total to $2.25 million in surplus, which is above the

city’s reserve funds already in holding.

Mac Fraser, city chief administrative officer, told the committee he has watched the surplus grow from $300,000 three years ago when he started working for the city.

“It’s a good trend,” he said, ”though we don’t set out to increase the surplus. Things have been managed well.”

Somji presented a number of scenarios at the November 2 meeting for how council could fund the $1.2 million budget shortfall with tax increases and dipping into the city’s surplus. Council indicated at the meeting that its preference would be to not increase taxes.

Despite that, taxes will increase slightly by 1.375 per cent next year to bring in the $173,000 needed to service the library debt.

This most recent version of the operating budget includes an additional $220,000 being put to the city equipment reserves fund, bringing it from $1 million to just over $1.2 million.

In October, Somji had not included the additional funds, but in the most recent version it was brought back to

its full complement, he said.

Above and beyond the shortfall, there will be higher operational costs due to increases in the city’s WorkSafeBC premium, other short- and long-term disability insurance increases for staff, and higher operating costs in the new, larger facility for the public library.

A large percentage of the $1.2 million comes from one-time costs for the city’s protective services, said Somji.

Council has also decided to increase its grants-in-aid budgeted amounts to match the reality of how much help is being provided. The grants will increase to $75,000 in the budget from $40,000.

Since the city began tracking all assistance it provides this year, it is estimated that it has provided close to $90,000 of in-kind donations in 2015, mostly through room rentals at Powell River Recreation Complex.

Open houses being organized for the end of November and early December will give residents the opportunity to take a closer look at the operational budget and ask questions.

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Lock Out Auto Crime is a long-running program in cooperation between police departments and the Insurance Corporation of BC. It’s designed to raise awareness and reduce theft from vehicles by promoting steps people can take to safeguard their cars from theft and vandalism.

“The holiday season traditionally has an increase of thefts from vehicles,” stated constable Tim Kenning in a media release. “Auto theft is a crime of opportunity that is preventable.”

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1. AUGUST 20 3. NOVEMBER 12 7300 block Duncan Street Polar Street at Ash Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River At approximately 6:15 pm, police RCMP attended a break and enter at a stopped a vehicle for driving with a business. A MacBook laptop computer broken rear taillight. The driver displayed was stolen from the business. Police symptoms of alcohol consumption and continue to investigate and anyone provided two breath samples. Both with information on this crime is asked samples resulted in warn readings. As to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or a result, the vehicle was impounded for Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). three days and the driver’s license was seized for three days.

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VCH needs funds Health authority asks for $1.4 million for improvements

per cent from you then we have a choice. We’ll have to fund the 40 per cent internally from another funding source or cancel the projects.”

To start, VCH will need close to $1 million to bring CHRIS BOLSTER in a closed-loop medication reporter@prpeak.com management system to the Vancouver Coastal Health hospital.

(VCH) is looking for close Mike Nader, chief opto $1.4 million from Powell erating officer of Coastal River Regional District to Community of Care, excomplete much-needed plained the medication sysupdates at Powell River tem would improve patient safety and include General Hospital. automated mediHealth authority representatives cation dispensing were on hand at the cabinets and barcode scanners. district committee The request of the whole meeting on Thursday, for the management system was November 12, to first brought to give the board Colin Palmer the board in the more insight into the need for 40 per cent of spring, but it was voted the $3.4 million in project down.

The health authority also spending over the next two wants to replace the nurse years.

“The ministry of health is call system at the hospital adamant that they put up 60 which “is at a high risk of per cent for capital projects failure and high risk of paand the other 40 per cent tient safety implications,” come from the regional hos- according to a report prepital districts,” said Johan pared by Nader and Johan Marais, regional director for Marais, regional director of VCH capital planning. “If we VCH capital planning. That are unable to secure the 40 project will also cost $1 mil-

lion to upgrade.

Built in 1993, Powell River General Hospital’s building envelop requires an update.

The health authority expects that to cost $1.05 million.

VCH also plans on spending $415,000 on replacing the hospital’s outdated intensive care patient-monitoring system, which at almost 20 years old is out of vendor support and increasingly unreliable.

Regional district director Colin Palmer said there were community groups that could be approached to assist with funding, but they would need more information.

“I can think of a few groups to approach, but they are looking to fund specific pieces of equipment,” said Palmer.

Marais added that VCH will approach Powell River Hospital Foundation and Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary to fund the medication management system.

It was also noted that these projects are outside the traditional $75,000 the regional hospital district provides the health authority for minor equipment purchases.

Strong winds take toll Ferry runs cancelled, power knocked out CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River may have missed the heavy rain from this year’s strongest winter storm yet, but high winds took a toll on travellers and many BC Ferries runs were cancelled.

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According to BC Ferries, trips that day between Comox and Powell River would have been cancelled regardless of whether the Queen of Burnaby had been in service.

The heavy weather matrix for the MV Island Sky, an open-deck vessel currently servicing the run, actually has greater parameters for sailing in stormy seas than the Burnaby, said a spokesperson for the ferry corporation.

“Had the Queen of Burnaby been in service yesterday, we would have cancelled her sailings also due to the high winds,” said Deborah Marshall, executive director of public affairs for BC Ferries. “We do apologize to our customers for any inconvenience, however safety is our first priority and if we feel it is necessary to delay or cancel a sailing due to weather, it is the prudent thing to do.”

Meanwihle, BC Hydro crews were out Thursday throughout the day contending with trees branches that had fallen across power lines. The public utility reported that its crews attended outages in the 9500 block of Malaspina Road, the 3100 block of Cannery Road and in Lund where 104 residences lost power.

Inside the City of Powell River, outages affecting about a dozen residences were reported in the 6900 block of Victoria Street and the 3200 block of Windsor Avenue.

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Lest we forget It was a cold but clear morning as hundreds of people gathered at Dwight Hall and Powell River’s cenotaph to pay their respects to Canada’s fallen soldiers and remember those who have contributed to the armed forces.

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CEREMONIAL WREATHS: Participation in Powell River’s November 11 ceremonies has surged in recent years. This year a larger number of wreaths was laid.

PAYING RESPECT: Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corp Malaspina petty officer first class Courtney Albert stands guard at the cenotaph as Powell River Girl Guides file past at the end of the wreath laying ceremony.

DUTY BOUND: Officers from Powell River Fire Rescue stand in silence on the day that marks the end of World War One.

SOLEMN POSE: Royal Canadian Army Cadets Regiment 2781 master corporal Nicholas Waugh stands guard at the Powell River cenotaph.

SUPPORT FROM ABOVE: Catalyst Paper Corporation workers stand on top of the mill’s silos to get a bird’s eye view of the ceremony.

MOUNTIES MARCH: Members of Powell River Royal Canadian Mounted Police, dressed in their red serge, march with Powell River firefighters, in addition to veterans and other community groups.

ROYAL SALUTE: This year’s ceremony also paid tribute to veterans of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who are given salutes by the passing procession, including the Clansman Pipe Band.

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Don’t blame refugees Much sorrow and fear has arisen out of the recent mass shootings in Paris, France. With fear often comes intolerance and misdirected anger.

When news began to spread that one of the Paris attackers may have entered Europe as part of the current influx of refugees, the reaction by some was to call for Canada to close its borders and not let refugees into the country. Petitions began to circulate online asking the federal government to tighten or even cease Syrian refugee efforts and tens of thousands of Canadians have already supported the campaign.

In the aftermath of the attacks, which left 129 dead and have been linked to extremist groups ISIS and al Qaeda, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been steadfast in his campaign promise to take in 25,000 Syrian refugees by the year’s end.

While our leader is calling for acceptance and tolerance for people who are fleeing the same kind of terrorism that Paris came face to face with last week, others are taking the oppoIf we can aid refugees by site approach and letting providing a safe solace from a mis dire cte d life of constantly fleeing from anger and fear terrorist attacks, then we are dictate their opinions and helping people escape the actions. same kind of violence Paris Tightening experienced last week. screening procedures for refugees on the remote chance there could be dangerous individuals among them is a precautionary measure worth taking, but shunning and scapegoating refugees is rooted in ignorance and fear.

The tragedy in Paris last week and the recent attack on Beirut, as well as the daily attacks on Syria, Iraq and other war-torn countries from which innocent people are trying to flee, is an opportunity for Canada to show the world what we do best. We’re Canadians: we help people.

If we can aid refugees by providing a safe solace from a life of constantly fleeing from terrorist attacks, then we are helping people escape the same kind of violence Paris experienced last week.

Trudeau has expressed compassion for those trying to escape war-torn regions. The rest of Canada should follow his example rather than letting fear cloud the instinctual nature to help others. This empathy begins at home.

The fifth annual Celebration of Cultural Diversity takes place this weekend in Powell River. While browsing food and art booths showcasing the people who have chosen our city as their new home, reflect on the cultural richness of our community and how intolerance and fear of others could have longreaching effects.

Closing borders is admitting defeat to extremists, and closing our community is a mistake, for ourselves and future generations.

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March highlights climate change danger

By Cynthia Barnes Powell River citizens are invit- and weather events worldwide. ravaging effects of climate change ed to a gathering and march on The gathering and march will for which experts agree there is Sunday, November 29, at 12:30 start at Willingdon Beach and hope for change if definitive acpm to draw attention to the dan- proceed to the cenotaph in tion begins in earnest. gers of climate change and to Townsite, and from there to the For the month of December, send a message to politicians.

Patricia Theatre. This Changes climate change experts, includAccording to the David Suzuki Everything, a film based on the ing Green Party of Canada leader Elizabeth May, will be Foundation, “Climate gathered to hopefully change occurs when All of this is to draw hammer out new climate long-term weather patterns are altered: for exchange targets. It has attention to the ravaging ample, through human been stated by developeffects of climate change for ing countries that a new activity. Global warming is one measure of and improved agreement which experts agree there is climate change, and is a like the Kyoto Accord hope for change if definitive rise in the average global must include measures temperature.” to bring developing action begins in earnest.

We apparently have countries out of poverty. released so much carbon According to May, dioxide that our planet’s atmo- must-read book by Naomi Klein, Canada and the Liberal governsphere is now like “a thick, heat- will start at 2:30 pm. ment need to increase a committrapping blanket,” according to On the same day, thousands ment to improved climate change the foundation. of similar events will take place targets and hopefully provide By disrupting the atmosphere’s around the world, as well as a courageous leadership to other balance that keeps climate stable huge demonstration in Paris. All countries with regard to their we are now seeing extreme effects of this is to draw attention to the targets. »9

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LETTERS » Hospital not ferry I was a resident of Powell River all my life growing up and got a darn good job for 37 years with Catalyst Paper Corporation and I’m now retired, thank you kindly.

I have noticed that there is

still a ferry problem in this city [“City looks at self-run ferry service,” November 11] and the medical situation is you’ve still got to go to Vancouver or Vancouver Island for treatments.

Powell River General

Hospital is a wonderful facility, but not big enough for acute care and you need equipment and the specialists to stay. It’s hard if you cannot care for your town’s people.

Powell River should stay

away from the ferry situation and put in a bigger facility for MRI treatments for all other problems that arise. If you are an isolated community, it helps.

With bad storms you cannot get out in time and a life

could be saved if you have proper care.

Spending money on a ferry that will be docked in a bad storm is not good, or a plane that cannot fly because of bad weather. Putting money into a bigger facility for your

SPEAK TO THE PEAK

Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint

What can be done to welcome new immigrants to Powell River?

JAKE KOHLHAUSER Marine Avenue Out on the street we can be friendly and say hello.

BARBRA RALSTON Joyce Avenue Having a diversity festival really celebrates and welcomes people to Powell River and newcomers realize they aren’t alone; there is a whole community around them.

NICK NONIS Marine Avenue The community can reach out and get together to welcome them.

ALYSSA PAEMOLLER Harvie Avenue We can make new immigrants feel welcome because they have no idea what our town is like.

heath system would be better for all.

Use the ferries for vacations, but who needs to leave if you’ve got the care you need?

Clifford Lang Squamish, BC

RAPHAEL DANDAVINO Alberni Street I don’t feel like anything is missing for people to feel welcome here.

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8« VIEWPOINT According to May, at this point in time the current climate change targets are insufficient to prevent an increase in temperatures to 3.7 degrees Celsius. Temperatures at this level have the potential to destabilize countries and create havoc.

May also says Canada needs to restore legitimate environmental assessments

that were abandoned by the previous government and take responsibility for environmental assessments away from the National Energy Board that oversees international and inter-provincial aspects of the oil, gas and electric utility industries. Its head office is located in Calgary, Alberta.

This board would obviously have a bias to act on the interest of its members and certainly not be inclined to support environmental interventions or actions that contravene its own interests.

We can also reduce our carbon footprint by eating less meat (the film Cowspiracy offers an eye-opening look at how animals raised

for meat contribute to climate change) and by buying local and organic food.

We can also choose energy-efficient appliances, decrease our use of electricity, and walk, carpool, or take transit to our usual destinations.

Cynthia Barnes is a member of Powell River’s Global Climate March committee.

It’s been 40 years!

Powell River Recreation Complex opened December 13, 1975. Since then we have all accumulated so many great memories of events held at the facility.

Peak Publishing wants to share your memories with others. Send your thoughts and photos to editor@prpeak.com.

We’ll publish them in a special issue on December 9.

Powell River Recreation Complex is having a 40th anniversary celebration on Sunday, December 13, with free activities and a large birthday cake. A draw is taking place every day to have 40 finalists that day who will each have a key to try and open a special lock. The successful keyholder will win a one-year family pass for the complex.

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Blaney takes role in opposition CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

the appointment and the opposition will hold the Liberal government to North Island-Powell River mem- its campaign promises. The federal ber of parliament Rachel Blaney has election last month dropped the NDP been tapped to serve as deputy critic from official opposition to third-party for infrastructure and communities, status. and spokesperson on mulParty leader Tom Mulcair ticulturalism in the New gave each of the NDP’s 44 Democratic Party’s newly MPs a role in the shadow formed shadow cabinet. cabinet, which he called “It’s important that small“Canada’s progressive oper communities don’t get position,” on Thursday, left behind,” stated Blaney in November 12. a media release. “My priority Skeena-Bulkley Valley will be to focus on afford- Rachel Blaney MP Nathan Cullen will take able housing, investments on the environment file in a greener economy [and] local jobs and democratic reform. Courtenaythat encourage young people to return Alberni MP Gord Johns will take on home and allow our communities to the small business and tourism file, thrive.” while Victoria MP Murray Rankin will Blaney stated she is honoured by work on the justice file.

BUY THE BOOK: Assumption Catholic School received second place in BC for this year’s Adopt a School Program through the Love of Reading Foundation. The school sold over $12,000 in Indigo/Coles gift cards and was awarded $7,500 towards books for their library. Pictured with Assumption students are school principal Mimi Richardson [back left] and Coles manager Sheilah Denholm [back right].

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Thank you Powell River!

The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s 11th Annual Dinner & Auction

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:

RONA – Beachcomber Hot Tubs~ Brookfield Renewable Energy Group ~ Andreas Gerlach ~ Ivan Askgaard – Pebble Beach Prawns ~ Grieg Seafood Jimmy Jack Charters ~ Target Marine Hatcheries ~ Fortis BC ~ Island Timberlands ~ 21 Degrees Mechanical ~Peak Publishing ~ Marilyn Brooks Guy’s Power and Marine ~ Chinook Scaffold Systems Vancouver Island Branch ~ Relish Interiors ~ Task Engineering ~ April White - Eagle’s Feast House Bruce Anderson ~ Ed Oldfield Raku ~ Luke Raffin ~ Pacific Coastal Airlines ~ Thunder Bay Saw Shop ~ Canadian Tire A.R. Thompson Group ~ Wind Spirit Gallery ~ Critter Cove ~ Andre Balfe – Lafarge Texada Golden Gate Variety Store Bancroft Western Sales Ltd. Powell River Sportfishing West Pacific Lodge Marine Harvest Canada Lois Lumber Pelican Pressure Washing & Paint Brymark Installations Group Inc. Acuren Group Inc EnerServ Inc.

Dr. James Bradley First Credit Union Investors Group Powell River Hub City Fisheries Mostad Printing & Media Rivercity Mini Excavating GDF Ventures Ltd. Tilt Contracting Toba Montrose General Partnership Joyce Furness

Relay Rentals and Sales Affordable Custom Picture Framing Marine Traders Powell River Living Magazine Balfe Somers Wealth Management Valley Building Supplies High Tide Seafoods Lang Bay Aggregate Ltd. Paperworks Gift Gallery Rural Septic Services

Newport Electric Andritz Pulp & Paper Beach Garden Resort and Marina Totem Sea Farm Inc. Dr. Ryan Sinotte Skeena Street Studio Warren Behan Personal Real Estate Team Coast Hydro Excavating Ltd./ T & R Contracting Ltd.

Pacific Western Brewing George Oullette Sound Attraction Shaw Cable Kerensa Haynes AC/DC Welding Services Fanny Bay Oysters Don McLeod Personal Real Estate Corp.

Cranberry Construction Atek Hydrographic Surveys Ltd.

Fraser River Dredge Inc. Coastal Cookery Richards Engineering Select Sand & Gravel Dr. Jamie Smillie The Historic Lund Hotel The Old Courthouse Inn Sante Spa Victoria A & K Electric A Byrne Forest Products Alfred Muma

Catherwood Towing Andrea Black Bob Marquis Contracting Canwest Well Drilling Ltd. West Coast Thick/Wick Abilities Falcon Electric Ltd. Dr. Dick Machin Nanaimo Foundry Ltd. Pharmasave Powell River Spick & Sons Projects Dr. Ashok Varma

Walco Industries Ltd. West Coast Industrial Maintenance Ltd. Westcor Services Mussels & More Pottery Winter Harbour Lodge Vi Isaac Adams Concrete Ltd. Jepson Log Sorting Ltd. Gail & Gerry Scholefield Norm & Lyanne Smith BC Ferries

Kolezar Marine & Power Equipment Pollen Sweaters Inc. Bear Mountain Golf Club Janeen Hartley B & E Upholstery Great Balls of Wool Jepson Mobile Log Booming & Bundling Ltd. Promac Manufacturing Ltd. Wendy Halliday Pacific Ambition Ent. Henderson-Edwards Devel.

Robert W. Salome Underwriters Insurance Atek Hydrographic Surveys Ltd. Westcoast Furniture

Custom Flooring Centre Mother Nature Shoppers Drug Mart Shaun Gloslee Excavating Powell River Outdoors Budget Rent-a-Car Coast Realty Group Ltd. Dox Auto Tech Full Solution Computers Mustang Survival Pinch & Reid RE/MAX Western Forest Products Northern Divine Caviar DJ’s Plumbing

Interstate Batteries Westview Ford Lund Automotive & Outboard Bruce Carter Optical Alignment Margaret Cooper Lund Water Taxi Beyond Bliss Salon and Spa The Chopping Block Lordco Myrtle Point Golf Course Sunshine Coast Fuels Ltd. Powell River Chiropractic Fits to a T Fashions Ltd. Myrtle Point Golf Course Top Shelf Feeds

Anderson’s Men’s Wear ADI Solutions Carol Bennett Bourman Development CIBC Securities Inc. Dragon House Restaurant Fish n’ Chix Flatline Concrete Finishing Rod Innes Melissa Luery Janna Packard

Quality Foods Royal Zayka Skeeter Jacks Texada Transfer Ltd. Westview Pharmacy Belterra Corporation Spices by the Sea Malaspina Massage Clinic Kelli’s Hands Springtime Nursery Margaret Wilson Hindle’s Camera & Stationery Ltd. Armitage Mens Wear Powell River Massage Therapy Powell River Tattoo Company Rene’s Pasta

Bank of Montreal Katie McLean Sunshine Coast Aquaponics Vanderkemp Sales and Services Auto Plus Quality Parts Ltd. The Brick Nicole’s Embroidery Pinetree Autobody Ltd. Powell River Chiropractic Pete’s Plumbing and Heating Westview Veterinary Hospital Down to Earth Clay Works Ron Hunter Pazooka Pro-Active Nutrition Anna Bennett

El’s Auto Tec Koastal Therapy Laughing Oyster Restaurant Pagani & Sons Shoe Repair Ltd. Behr’s Massage Therapy Clinic Wick’s Fire Safety Co. Ltd. A.D. Computer & Accounting Aaron Service & Supply Boardwalk Restaurant Clean by Ken Sue Gaudet Henderson Construction Laura Johnson Lynda’s Quality Ceramics Moose N’ Eddies Paradise Puppies Boarding Kennels

RBC Royal Bank Suncoast Cycles River City Coffee Thaidal Zone Restaurant Urban Roots Vietnam Cuisine Restaurant Vlatka Sewing Westview Drycleaners Your Dollar Store with More Brenda Powell Douglas Enquist Ken Wilson Aero Services/Kal Tire Carole Bowes Jumpin Jodphurs Westview U Vin/U Brew

Dog Gone Grooming Savoury Bight Costa Del Sol Latin Cuisine Granada Restaurant Julie’s Airport Cafe Minato Sushi Magpie’s Diner Suzanne’s Scizzors Salon & Body Works Rocky Mountain Pizza & Bakery Breakwater Books Wildwood U Pick & Apiary

Thank you to the many volunteers from the Powell Salmon Society, Otago Rugby Club, Lions Club, Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation and our local Pacific Salmon Foundation volunteers.

• Bruce & Chris Anderson • Brianna Baron • David Bedry • Dr. James Bradley • Jill Buckley • John Carter • Mike Cawley • Patti Coburn • Jean and Wayne Culos

• Doug Enquist • Jacqueline Donaldson • Janeen Hartley • Denise Hayes • Rob Helm • Susan Hill • Angie and Rick Hodges • Trish Hollingsworth • George and Tommy Illes

• Casey Jantz • Laura and Bob Johnson • Eric Kennedy • Lee and Chris Koleszar • Diane Louke • Katie McLean • Marian McLellan • Jacinte Matterson • Marie Mehaffey

“Bringing them back, stream by stream”

• Carly Missio • Tristan Mohr • Nicole Narbonne • Graham Nielsen • Jenna Parkin • Terry Powell • Gail Scholefield • Sharon Shultz • Marianne Smisko

If we have inadvertently forgotten someone on this list, please forgive us and we extend our thanks for your help.

• Bill and Karen Whyard • Debbie Woewoda Special thanks to Powell River artists for their support!

Another fantastic feast

by David Bowes and staff

Prawns by Pebble Beach Prawns and Sturgeon by Target Marine ENJOYED BY ALL!

12th Annual Dinner will be held Saturday, October 22, 2016

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Bus talks continue

ROAD TO VICTORY: Brooks Secondary School’s senior girls’ volleyball team won gold at the recent North Island Championships in Courtenay. The team, currently ranked eighth in BC, will now play in the Island Championship this weekend, hosted at Brooks. Pictured are [back row, left to right] Doug Skinner, Carolyn Smith, Matilda Bertrand, Maddie Yule, Tyana Sacree, Kristen Watson, Chantel Gauthier, Jay Yule and Bill Rounis; [front row, left to right] Melinda Boyd, Amelia Vincent, Paige Lawson, Kate Fisher and Hope Lechner.

Regional district staff directed to explore partnerships CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

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REGIONAL BOARD BRIEFS Powell River Academy of Music is asking Powell River Regional District (PRRD) to enter into a three-year renewable partnership to help support the academy’s programs. Don James, Tom Koleszar and Carrie Lanigan made a presentation to the regional district on the work the academy undertakes in the local community and its global significance. James told the committee its long-term agreements have been a great help to the academy over the years. Koleszar, who has been named chairperson for the 2016 Kathaumixw program, told the committee the event has a cultural impact for not only the performers, but also all its local volunteers and the community as a whole. A decision will be made at a future meeting.

Northside signage PRRD committee of the whole is asking the board to adopt a new sign design for Northside Volunteer Fire Department and Craig Regional Park that is consistent with other PRRD facility signs.

Recreation appointments PRRD rural services committee is recommending that Branka Brajkovic and Mark Connell be re-appointed to the Texada Island Recreation Committee for another twoyear term.

Savary Island appointments PRRD rural services committee is recommending the board re-appoints Rick Shanaman, Harold

Robertson and Peter McGuire to the Savary Island Dock Advisory Committee for another twoyear term.

Myrtle pond tax increase PRRD rural services committee is recommending the board direct regional district staff to proceed with public engagement sessions for property owners within the Myrtle Pond water system on the need to increase parcel taxes to pay for system maintenance.

Volunteer training standards PRRD rural services committee passed a motion to have the board declare service levels and training standards for the regional district’s volunteer fire de-

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Lasqueti Island health care PRRD board directors recommended the Regional Hospital Board approve a $10,000 grant to the Lasqueti Last Resort Society for the construction of the Judith Fisher Centre, which was approved by the province as a health care facility.

Emergency dispatch PRRD committee of the whole recommended the board adopt amendments to the Lasqueti Island Emergency Dispatch Committee to extend its term to the end of December 2016 and participation in the committee be open to landowners and/or residents.

New publisher

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Peter Kvarnström, president of community media for Glacier Media Group, is pleased to announce that Jason Schreurs has been named the new publisher for Peak Publishing. Schreurs is currently the company’s editor and will assume his new position on January 1, 2016, following the retirement on December 31 of founding publisher Joyce Carlson.

A publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange, Glacier Media was a partner in Peak Publishing and is now the sole owner.

It publishes community papers in nearly 100 communities across Western Canada and has a long record of serving communities through strong, local journalism that truly reflects the community it is serving.

"Glacier, through our local staff, under the leadership of Jason Schreurs, looks forward to continuing to serve the community of Powell River and surrounding areas with relevant, compelling and unique content that truly reflects the community. Joyce Carlson's work has been recognized locally, provincially and nationally, and her legacy will be continued for future generations of Peak readers," said Kvarnström.

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Powell River Regional District (PRRD) staff have been directed to contact Sunshine Coast Regional District (SCRD) about the possibility of creating a bus link to Vancouver.

PRRD committee of the whole discussed the idea of creating a regional bus connection to Vancouver at its Thursday, November 12, meeting.

Maggie Hathaway, in her capacity as MLA Nicholas Simons’ constituency assistant, approached PRRD with a request to look at creating a replacement bus service for Malaspina Coach Lines, which ceased operations in September.

“People in our region have a need,” said Sandy McCormick, electoral area d director. “Connectivity for residents is a real issue.”

Electoral area C director Colin Palmer told the committee the regional district does not have any mandate to run such a service, nor does it have the ability to levy a tax to do so, despite there being a need for such a service.

“We don’t wish to be callous or nasty,” said Palmer. ”We just want to say regional government cannot do it.”

Electoral area A director Patrick Brabazon told the committee that at least one SCRD director is interested in looking at the idea further.

But whatever form the replacement takes, he added, it will need the support of the SCRD, Tla’amin (Sliammon) and Sechelt first nations and BC Transit.

“I don’t think we should kill this. [The] concern about the service is right, but I don’t think we should kill the idea just yet,” said Brabazon.

He added that the idea is still worth exploring as residents on the southern Sunshine Coast also have been without bus service since the private coach lines stopped running, but he cautioned that it could take as long as a year to create a replacement.

Brabazon said he knows of at least one commercial interest that may be willing to set up a service, but that too could take some time.

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CULTURE »

Legendary arts weekend features two exhibits Shows feature unicorns, rainbows and the occasional Sasquatch Powell River’s arts scene will be bustling with activity as two art exhibits kick off this weekend, both with a mythological flavour.

In a celebratory explosion of unicorns and rainbows, Kaleidescope Collective is launching its first large-scale arts show Friday. Meanwhile, dreamy Sasquatch and fairy-talefilled landscapes can be found at Phosphenes, a pop-up art show organized by an independent group of local artists beginning Saturday.

“There is such an appetite for art shows in Powell River,” said Phosphenes organizer and artist Meghan Hildebrand. “This is a great opportunity to get local eyeballs on our art.”

Phosphenes is being organized by Hildebrand, and fellow artists Caitlin McDonagh, Luke Ramsey and Kerensa Haynes. From Greek roots, the term phosphenes refers to the colours and shapes formed by rub-

bing your eyelids while they are shut.

Hildebrand said the artists picked phosphenes as the theme for the show because it fit with the dreamy, expressionist flavour of some of their work.

“There is an imaginary, magical quality connecting the artists’ work,” said Hildebrand. “For example, Caitlin McDonagh illustrates complete fairytales with such detail in a single piece.”

Over at Kaleidescope Collective, the Unicorns and Rainbows art show possesses a similar mythological aura, but with a slightly different origin story.

“I was walking down the street and saw a unicorn and rainbows poster in the trash,” said Kaleidescope artist Stefan Fogerty, also known as Catnip. “Later, when we were talking about a theme for an art show, the idea for a unicorns and rainbows theme popped in my head.”

That found unicorn poster now has a place of honour in the washroom at the artists studio.

“Unicorns have a magical quality that speaks to childhood wonder and freedom,” said Kaleidescope artist Adam Cramb. “We wanted

ART SCENE: With two art shows running this weekend artists Meghan Hildebrand [left] and Kerensa Haynes said there can never be too many artists in Powell River. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

to use unicorns and rainbows to show we are an inclusive space where artists aren’t constrained.”

The show features artist contributions by the collective and wider community, including children.

“We wanted this to be a

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fun introduction to us and our space where people would feel welcome,” said Kaleidescope artist Tamara McIntee.

The Unicorns and Rainbows art show includes a DJ as well as what McIntee calls “eclectic

rhythms” from her band, Raw Womyn. The three-day show launches at 4:44 pm on Friday, November 20, at Kaleidescope Collective on Marine Avenue. For more information, readers can go to facebook.com/ events/615772695192472/

Phosphenes art show launches at 6 pm on Saturday, November 21, with a reception and record listening party at 4624 A Willingdon Avenue. For more information, readers can go to facebook.com/events/ 1705435329686592.

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No need to be bored on wintery Wednesday nights, Board Games by Night is back at Powell River Public Library.

After a successful run last year, the library will again become a weekly play hub for ages five and up.

“Some people play for strategy and others for fun,” said library teen services coordinator Sonia Zagwyn. “It’s a great way to meet people and be so-

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With a collection of 16 games, there is something for everyone, from classics like Go, Chess, Clue and Scrabble, to strategic castle defence games like Castle Panic.

“I’m really excited about our new two-person game called Hive,” said Zagwyn.

“You play an insect and you try to surround someone’s queen bee.”

Participants can either borrow games from the service desk or bring their own to share.

“We have multiples of instructions,” said Zagwyn.

“So anybody can learn a game as they go or teach others how to play.”

The evening runs lon-

Violin and cello duo take stage Violinist Laurence Kayaleh and cellist Elizabeth Dolin are bringing their British Columbia tour to Powell River with three different classical music pieces and Dolin can use one word to describe the performance: demanding.

“These are very demanding pieces and all of them put both of us on a pedestal,” said Dolin. “Laurence and I have played together in different formations over the past few years and it’s always great. She and I get along very well musically and we have a good rapport and similar backgrounds and playing styles.”

The duo will treat the audience to three popular works by Rheinhold Glière, Zoltan Kodaly and Maurice Ravel.

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“Some of these games are pretty elaborate,” she said.

“It’s great to see people interact and really get into them.”

No registration is necessary and the evenings are free and open to all ages, although games are for skill levels above five years old.

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The program will showcase both instruments and demands an incredible technical control from both players, according to Dolin.

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“I think the audience will really enjoy these three pieces,” said Dolin.

In addition, Kayaleh will perform on an exquisite violin crafted in 1742 by Venetian master Pietro Guarneri.

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Urban homesteader talks microbusiness Boot camp to establish side endeavours and diversify income MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

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“If your main source of income goes away, you will have some money coming in,” he said. “Having multiple streams of income is always good.”

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In addition to activities such as cheesemaking, moving and shaking is also on the curriculum, as Homesteading School Powell River plays host to a Microbusiness Bootcamp.

School coordinator Kevin Wilson, owner and operator of several small businesses, is running the boot camp to help others start their own small side business. His message: starting a small business can be easy and it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money.

“You don’t have to be the next Donald Trump or Bill Gates,” said Wilson. “You might only need $100 to start a side business.”

According to Wilson, a side or microbusiness, is a small, part-time endeavour with no employees and no storefront.

“Types of microbusiness can vary a lot,” he said, “but it is a good way to get your feet wet without losing your whole life savings.”

With self-employment leading growth in Canada’s job market this year, Wilson said there are clear benefits to running a microbusiness; particularly in an uncertain economy.

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Cartoon book draws on history of newspaper MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Two decades of editorial cartoons at the Peak will be celebrated in a soon-to-be released book.

In honour of the Peak’s 20th anniversary this month, the paper’s longstanding editorial cartoonist wendy brown and its former managing editor, Janet Southcott, have assembled a book, which provides a unique retrospective of Powell River history.

The book, aptly titled 105 Editorial Cartoons, contains cartoons that comment on Powell River issues, including everything from politicians to late ferries.

“There aren’t as many ferry cartoons as you would think,” said brown.

“It’s a mini history of Powell River from a skewed perspective.”

That “skewed perspective” belongs to brown, who refers to herself as a “slightly bitchy person by nature.”

Preferring her name written in lower case laters, brown is a former advertising artist from Toronto.

After experiencing enough of ‘80s corporate culture, brown said she wanted to move to Powell River so her family could enjoy the open

spaces and she could pursue a career doing something creative.

“I came to town thinking it would accept me, a big shot Toronto artist, with open arms,” said brown. “But it wasn’t until [publisher] Joyce Carlson started up the Peak that I got my shot.” brown said she was happy to be welcomed on to the Peak’s newspaper team in 1995. However, despite the warm welcome, she said there was a steep learning curve.

“Joyce was so patient with me as I figured out what I was doing,” said brown. “It’s harder to tell a story in a single-panel picture than you would think.”

Soon she caught on and learned how to develop a cartooning shorthand for drawing things such as ferries and faces.

“All of those faces I drew, that was me making the face and drawing it out,” said brown. “Drawing cartoons is a wonderful outlet. Although people always got mad at me, thinking my opinion was the one expressed by the people drawn in the cartoon.”

Retiring as Peak publisher in January, Carlson wrote the forward for brown’s book.

“People don’t always understand the purpose of a cartoon, which they can confuse with comics,” said Carlson. “They can be funny, but most often are thoughtprovoking or even disturb-

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ing. Just because something makes you uncomfortable doesn’t mean it has no value as commentary.” brown has sold her comics to the Peak as a freelance artist nearly every week for 20 years.

“She, along with the paper, has been both congratulated and condemned during that time,” said Carlson.

A particularly notable car-

toon, according to brown, was one drawn in solidarity with the 12 people killed at the French satirical magazine, Charlie Hebdo. The magazine, known for its anti-racist and far-left wing content, was targeted after publishing controversial cartoons depicting the Muslim prophet Muhammad.

“It was such a simple image of a fist upthrust in pro-

test holding a pencil,” said Wendy. “I am really proud of that one.”

With many editorial cartoonists losing their jobs at newspapers across the country, brown said still being able to reflect and poke at happenings here in Powell River is a privilege.

“It’s social commentary,” said brown. “Editorial cartoons are supposed to make

people think.”

105 Editorial Cartoons will be released in time for Christmas, said Brown.

Southcott and brown will be offering interested readers an advance look at the book, and a chance to place early orders, 2 to 5 pm on Wednesday, November 25, at the Peak office during the paper’s 20th anniversary open house.

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resentative from Tla’amin at the National Youth Aboriginal Advisory Circle in Winnipeg. Before Pielle could bring what she learned back to Powell River, she had to overcome her own fears.

“Before I went to Winnipeg I had an extreme fear of public speaking,” she said. “But going helped me to open up and be stronger. They taught us that if we change ourselves, we can influence our family and then change the community.”

Pielle said that as a first nations woman she often experiences subtle forms of racism. Even something as simple as arriving early for a meeting can umask negative assumptions about first nations people, she said.

“A woman saw me standing there and kept asking me if I needed something or was looking for a ride,” said Pielle. “People have a hard time believing that someone

young and with brown skin is wanting to do something productive with their day.”

The Blanket Exercise was developed as a teaching tool by a group of Canadian churches. It is run across the country as part of a collective effort to improve relations between first nations and non-first nations people.

“People come in not knowing what to expect,” she said.

“I have seen a lot of powerful responses, even tears.”

Pielle will be facilitating the exercise in two sessions at the Celebration of Cultural Diversity at noon and 2 pm on Saturday, November 21, at Powell River Recreation Complex.

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“The exercise can create understanding,” said Pielle.

“Many non-first nations people care and want to help, but they don’t really understand the history.”

Using blankets, the exercise guides participants through the relationship between the crown, the nation of Canada and first nations people; demonstrating the damaging and long-lasting outcomes of colonialism, including smallpox, the Indian Act and residential schools.

“First Nations people have a lot of sadness in their past,” said Pielle. “The exercise creates compassion and can help break stereotypes.”

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Teenaged singer hits high note on exam Top marks earn gold medal MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

GOLDEN VOICE: Powell River’s Hannah Schweitzer recently received a regional gold medal from the Royal Conservatory of Music for earning 90 per cent in her grade seven voice exam.

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After earning top marks in her voice exam, a young Powell River singer chose family over travelling to receive her award.

With 90 out of a possible hundred on her grade seven voice exam, Hannah Schweitzer, 14, received a regional gold medal from Royal Conservatory of Music.

However, rather than accept her award at Vancouver’s Chan Centre for the Performing Arts on Sunday, November 1, she opted to stay home and celebrate with her family.

“Family comes first every time,” said Hannah, “and I was so surprised I did so well

because I was so nervous in the exam.”

The middle of nine children in a musically talented family, Hannah said there was no way she would give up celebrating with her brothers, sisters and parents.

Although Hannah travelled to Comox to complete her exam in July, the young singer said was unaware of her top score until last week.

“It takes so long to prepare for the exam,” said Hannah, “but you get there and it takes around 20 minutes to complete and the examiners can’t say if you did well or complement you in any way.”

The Powell River Academy of Music student said she was tested on advanced fundamentals and musical theory in addition to being asked to sing.

“I sang five pieces,” she said. “One piece called ‘The

Green Dog’ was particularly fun and technical.”

Competing for Powell River at the most recent International Choral K at h a u m i x w, Ha n n a h won second in a vocal solo competition.

In addition to having a golden voice, Hannah also studies cello by Skype with Vancouver Youth Symphony Orchestra cellist Alexandra Sia. Following her success, Hannah said she is more focused than ever on completing her grade eight voice exam. And despite time apprenticing as an organist at Faith Lutheran Church, she said is working harder than ever with her voice instructor Megan Skidmore.

“I am not sure how it will work out,” said Hannah, “but I would like to be a voice teacher and a speech therapist when I grow up.”

Cancer strikes community carer MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

A vibrant member of the Powell River community, who thought nothing of giving her time and herself since moving here, has been diagnosed with terminal cancer.

Lori Hansen, program manager of group homes run by Powell River inclusion Society, was told by doctors that she had two months to live and is expected to die within the week.

She is leaving behind a husband and three teenaged boys who are struggling emotionally and finan-

cially in the wake of her sudden illness, according to her husband of 23 years, Hans.

“Some days I just look at her and cry because she is in so much pain,” said Hans. “It’s all I can do to keep things going for all of us.”

Parents to Jonathan, 16, and Daniel, 17, Hans said he and Lori were proud to add nephew Cai, 17, to their family last year.

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In September, when Lori’s symptoms progressed from tiredness to exhaustion, Hans said they finally sought medical help.

“The doctors said if they had found the cancer last year they

would have been able to do something,” said Hans. “But the cancer was in her gallbladder and it had burned through that into her liver and stomach.”

Given the advanced nature of her cancer, Hans said the family opted to enjoy what time Lori had left and forgo chemotherapy. That was just two short months ago.

“This is it; she probably won’t live out the week,” he said. “I’m in denial about it, so I just keep moving forward and try not to think about it.”

It is the end of a long journey for the couple who met almost 30 years ago in Vanderhoof. Hans recalled how they both worked as line cooks in a truck stop restaurant.

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Hans said he’s grateful for the help of Powell River Hospice Society, and that so many of Lori’s friends have stopped by to see her in recent weeks.

Executive director of inclusion Powell River Lilla Tipton said a trust account has been set up for Lori’s family at First Credit Union on Joyce Avenue. She said anyone wanting to help by donating money just needs to visit the bank and ask.

“Lori’s illness happened so suddenly,” said Tipton. “We’re trying to make it easier on her by letting her now that her family doesn’t have to worry about money.”

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Offence surges Kings past Langley Team claims 9-3 victory in annual Teddy Bear Toss game ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

Having dropped seven of their last eight games, Powell River Kings turned back the clock and went oldschool in a double practice for their game on Friday, November 13, at the Hap Parker Arena. The tactic paid dividends with a lopsided 9-3 victory over the Langley Rivermen in the team’s annual Teddy Bear Toss game.

“After Tuesday night [a 5-2 loss to Victoria], we kind of had an old-school Wednesday and then followed that up with a very good practice on Thursday,” said head coach Kent Lewis prior to Friday’s game. What followed were nine goals, 40 shots and a much-needed victory.

Kyle Betts opened the scoring at 1:22 of the first period, his first of two on the night, sending teddy bears flying from many of the 916 in attendance.

“Going into that game, everyone wants to score that goal and I was lucky enough to have two great plays by my line-mates [Tristan Mullin and Curtis McCarrick] to set me up perfectly,” said Betts on the goal. “It was an easy one for me to score.”

Betts joins Jonny Evans (2014), Jarryd Leung (2013), Stephen Hiff (2012), Craig Dalrymple (2011) and Carter Shinkaruk (2010) as recent Teddy Bear Toss goal scorers, but the timing of the goal didn’t sit well with at least one of his team mates.

“I think that one was way too early, I couldn’t even get a shift out there and an opportunity to score it,” joked Nick Halagian after the game.

With the main attraction aside, the Kings went to work. Jake Kohlhauser and Tristan Mullin scored their first and seventh goals of the season before the period was out as the Kings led 3-1 through 20 minutes.

Two more in the second period from Liam Lawson and Jonny Evans extended the lead despite the Kings being outshot 36-24 after two periods.

Into the third, and after Betts made it 6-1, the Rivermen found life and fought back with a pair of goals.

“Give them credit,” said Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer. “Their forwards are little, tiny guys that can find holes and get open, so we just have to do a better job of knowing who’s who and taking care of the front of the net.”

The insurance goals came via Gavin Rauser, Nick Halagian and finally Chris Protopoulos who all scored

CLUTCH KEEPER: Powell River Kings’ goaltender Jeff Smith stopped 47 of 50 shots on net during their game on Friday night against Langley Rivermen. Kings beat Rivermen 9-3. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

inside the final two and half minutes to secure the victory.

Goaltender Jeff Smith had his busiest night of the season, stopping 47 of 50 Langley shots for his tenth win of the year. Only four players missed out on a point in the Kings’ highest offensive output since a 13-1 win over Victoria in February of 2012.

“We capitalized on some great offensive chances

and you could say we were opportunistic, but I think the goals we got were goals you’d get on anybody; they were good goals,” said Lewis after the game. “It was nice getting contributions from almost everybody.”

The win moves the Kings to a record of 12-10-0-0 (24 points) and is being looked at as a big confidence-booster moving forward.

“We know what kind of team we have. We have a

lot of skill and we’ve been searching a bit for our identity,” said Betts after the game. “Today was a big step in the right direction.”

Lewis said for the team to get out of their slump, they need to take it one step at a time.

“It wasn’t a complete game and we definitely gave up too many shots, but you’ve got to take steps, nothing is perfect,” said Lewis. “You can watch

it at any level and there are mistakes. It’s part of the season to improve and work through those.”

The Kings hit the road this coming weekend for one of their toughest trips of the season. Three games in three days open up in Chilliwack on Friday, before visiting Merritt Saturday and Prince George on Sunday. All three games are broadcast live online at powellriverkings. com.

Second Villa game in a row cancelled Powell River Villa soccer team might be a little rusty when it gets back to play after two cancelled matches in a row.

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Soccer stars win gold at World Indigenous Games Victory for Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation athletes MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Two soccer stars have returned with gold medals after representing Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Canada at the first ever World Indigenous Games in Brazil.

Brittany Harry, 17, and Brandy Francis, 22, joined 21 elite First Nations soccer players from across the country as part of the 53-member delegation representing Canada at the indigenous games in Palmas, Brazil, October 23 to November 10.

The games brought together over 2,000 athletes from 25 countries to compete for gold in traditional sports such as archery, spear toss and tug of war. In addition to traditional sporting events, soccer was also represented at the games.

“There was a feeling of pride,” said Harry. “Knowing we were both representing Tla’amin soccer.”

With aunts, sisters, moth-

ers and grandmothers who have played soccer, both players have deep ties to the game. However, their experience in Brazil went above any expectations.

“The final game was in such a big stadium with 8,000 people watching and cheering,” said Francis. “We usually don’t play for such a crowd.”

Both women had played soccer locally, Harry as forward and Francis as centre back. However, after the under-18 Powell River Edge folded this year due to lack of numbers, the two were playing on a drop-in team in Powell River.

Given how difficult it sometimes is to find a place to play at home, the experience of representing Sliammon and Canada was also unique for the young players.

“It felt a bit weird,” said Harry. “We typically don’t represent Canada, but we did our best to represent where we were from.”

After fielding victories against indigenous teams from Chile, Peru and Brazil, the women won their final game 3–0 in a shootout against the against the Xerentes, a home team

PROUD PLAYERS: Former Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation soccer stars Brandy Francis [left] and Brittany Harry won gold at the first World Indigenous Games in Brazil. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

from the Tocantins area of Palmas.

In addition to the gold medal in soccer, first nations athletes from Canada also brought home gold and silver in long-distance running.

Despite Canada doing well at the games, the event was controversial. Due to criticisms that the games masked a history of violence

and abuse, two Brazilian tribes boycotted the event.

However, the two Tla’amin players said they saw little unrest.

“We heard there were protests,” said Francis, “but we were either playing or practicing so didn’t know very much about it.”

Meanwhile, connections made on the national first nations team have earned

the two women spots on Squamish United in division two of the Metro Women’s Soccer League.

“Soccer is a passion,” said Francis. “We plan on inspiring other girls to play.”

Both players said they hope to represent Tla’amin soccer at the 2017 World Indigenous Games scheduled in Canada at a location yet to be determined.

Homebred goalie wins top keeper award Goaltender credits local coach for success MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

FINAL DEFENCE: Powell River’s Emily Rowbotham recently won Top Goalkeeper award at the 2015 PACWEST Soccer Provincials. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

A soccer player who got her start in Powell River was recently named Top Goalkeeper at the 2015 PACWEST Soccer Provincials.

Playing for the Vancouver Island Univeristy (VIU) Mariners in Nanaimo, Emily Rowbotham earned the title in her team’s final game against Douglas College Royals at the provincial championships on Saturday, October 31.

Rowbotham began her soccer career as a fouryear-old goalkeeper in Powell River. In addition to playing on local rep teams, Rowbotham also tended goal for the under-16 Upper Vancouver Island (UVI) United 93.

Although VIU lost the game 0–2, Rowbotham said she was likely named Top Goalkeeper because of several tough saves she made during the game’s final moments.

“I made one or two saves right off the line,” said Rowbotham. “It was right at the end of

the game when we were really pushing our players up field to get a shot.”

Rowbotham credits her skill to early training she got from her Powell River coach, Paul Liknes.

“He trained me since I was little,” said Rowbotham. “He taught me how to read a play and and anticipate where the ball is going to be.”

Liknes said he credits Rowbotham’s success to her strong work ethic.

“The credit goes to Emily,” said Liknes.

“There’s a lot of people out there with talent, but she really has the drive and effort to take that talent to the next level.”

Entering her fifth and final year of eligibility at VIU next year, Rowbotham is studying general arts with the goal of becoming a teacher.

Eventually Rowbotham said she hopes to get a job closer to home and eventually get a job teaching in Powell River.

“I love playing because of the team aspect of the game,” said Rowbotham. “It’s like having a huge extended family. I wouldn’t have gotten the goalkeeper of the tournament award without my amazing teammates.”

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1105 Obituaries

Bronislaw “Bruno”Laska

Frieda Woodhead

July 29, 1923 - November 6, 2015

Everyone is invited to attend a mass on Saturday, November 21 at 1 pm at the Church of the Assumption, 7109 Glacier Street, in Powell River. The service will close with a Legion Tribute. Reception to follow in the Church hall.

Ken Rowbotham

January 4, 1936 - November 13, 2015 We are sad to announce the passing of our beloved husband and father (Papa); he will be greatly missed. Ken is survived by his wife Florence, sons Peter (Kim) and Kenneth (Liz), daughter Wendy (Konrad) and grandchildren Lyle, Dylan, Lisa, Drew, Kristy, Emily and Heather.

We are honouring his wishes with no service or flowers.

Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

February 11, 1921 – October 27, 2015 Frieda Woodhead, one of our Texada pioneers passed away peacefully on October 27, 2015. She was predeceased by her loving husband Phillip Woodhead and leaves behind many nieces and nephews, and her closest and devoted friends Ron Arnold and Anar Arnold.

Frieda was born in Graz, Austria and came to Canada with her parents when she was four years old. She spent many years teaching on Texada Island, she loved her gardening, animals (both domestic and wild), and especially the outdoors. She believed people should “live and let live” and she will be remembered by her many friends for both her zest for life and living simple.

Joyce McEown (née Fairbairn)

July 17, 1953 - November 4, 2015

It is with great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Anne, surrounded by the love of her family: husband Courtney, brother John Maleska his wife Michelle and sons Aaron, Jarod and Rory.

Anne would say, “play, smile, think of me, pray for me, I’m just around the corner. All will be well.”

No service by request. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to a charity of your choice.

PIKE, Thomas H. November 09, 2015 THOMAS HENRY PIKE passed away peacefully at his home near Powell River, BC on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the age of 88 years. Thomas is survived by his three sons: Tom (Kim), Greg, and Roger (Margaret); his grandchildren: David (Jennifer), Daryl, Josie and Kyle; one great-granddaughter, Kalina, as well as many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Joan, (August 2003), sister Hilda May "Tess", and brother Ernest.

Born and raised in southern Ontario, Thomas began his 31-year career with Chrysler Canada at the age of 19. It was here where he met Joan Brokenshire, and they were married on October 9, 1948. As a District Manager, Thomas and his young family were transferred to various locations across Western Canada including Vancouver, Edmonton, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. In his retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his companion dogs, watching hockey, and living near the ocean.

At his request, no service will be held. Cremation has taken place.

Stubberfield Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Kathleen invites you to a gathering for her late husband Gary on Sunday, November 22, from noon to 2 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre.

Gary quietly and lovingly served the community by growing bedding plants and produce for their booth at the Open Air Farmers Market.

Joyce left us too soon, but peacefully surrounded by love, care and family. She is survived by her life partner Rudy Lenz of Powell River, her mother Violet Fairbairn, sisters Barbara Oulette and Nancy Fairbairn, brother Don (Sharon) Fairbairn, her daughter Maureen McEown of Almonte, Ontario, sons Tim McEown of Toronto, Ontario and Pat McEown of Montreal, Quebec, stepdaughters Ingrid Lenz of Edmonton, Alberta and Renee Saikley of Merrickville, Ontario, and all her nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Joyce was predeceased by her dad Alex Fairbairn and brother Allan Fairbairn.

The family wishes to invite Joyce’s friends and family to a gathering Saturday, November 28, from 1 to 5 pm at Tree Frog Bistro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made at that time to Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association.

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There will be a celebration of life for John held Saturday, November 21, at 12:30 pm at Carlson Community Club, upstairs.

Full obituary to follow in the Peak on Wednesday, November 25.

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The families would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Ron for making it possible for Frieda to live the life she loved in her home after the passing of her late husband Phillip in 1989. No funeral services by request.

Donations can be made to your local SPCA or Texada Island Health Center.

Antoinette “Anne” Cressy (neé Maleska)

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January 31, 1950 November 11, 2015 With family by his side, Allan passed away after a very courageous battle with cancer. Maintaining his positive attitude, wit and grace under the most trying circumstances, he was an inspiration to all.

Allan was predeceased by his loving parents Earl and Eileen Behan. He will be dearly missed by his siblings Norm (Shirley), Jim, John and MaryAnn (Mike). His nieces and nephews held a special place in his heart, and their love for him was mutual.

Born and raised in Powell River, Allan spent the majority of his life here, with several years spent on the West Coast, where he worked in the forest industry.

Allan led a simple life with family, faith and friends being of great value. He enjoyed the outdoors. Walking, biking, camping and photography were some of his pleasures.

The family would like to thank Dr. S. Skobkareva, Janet (oncology), Sheena (home care) and Powell River General Hospital fourth floor nurses, especially Cam, Rachel, Brandon, Adrianne, Laura and Karen, who made every effort to make his final days as comfortable as possible.

Prayers will be held Thursday, November 19, at 7 pm at Church of the Assumption. A mass of Christian burial will be held Friday, November 20, at 1 pm, also at Church of the Assumption.

Forever in our hearts, Allan.

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The family of Horst Schwarz wish to take this opportunity to thank all of our friends for the cards, visits, phone calls, flowers, and generous donations to the Powell River Hospital Foundation.

Special thanks to Dr. Marentette for ongoing care, the help to bring Horst back home to Powell River, and to make his last days more comfortable. Big thanks to all the staff of Willingdon Creek Village and staff and volunteers from Kiwanis Care Centre in North Vancouver for your compassion, kindness and outstanding care. Also thanks to Nicholas Simons for your assistance. Special thanks to Uwe, Elsie and Rosemarie for being at our side during this very difficult time. You have no idea what it meant to us.

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Andy Byrne and his family wish to express heartfelt thanks to our extended family, friends and community for helping us through a very difficult time. Your cards, flowers, visits, calls, kind words, baking, baskets, meals and donations were truly appreciated.

Thank you to Gary Amundsen and his ambulance crew, Dr. Ulhmann and the ER nurses, Dr. Morwood, Sherry and Barb of Family Tree Health for all your care over the years, Dr. May, the Palliative Care Unit and the fourth floor nurses for all your compassionate care and support in Mary’s last week. Thank you to the staff at the Beach Gardens Resort and Marina for aiding us in preparing a celebration for Mary. A special thank you to Ron Campbell for officiating the celebration. We are so grateful to belong to such a wonderful and caring community.

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Key responsibilities will include: • Plan and implement major corrective maintenance activities including the procurement of experienced millwrights, job specific equipment and consumables • Provide innovative solutions for existing and new maintenance activities to continually reduce downtime and improve quality • Schedule annual outages • Assist Civil Operations Manager in planning of civil projects as directed • Supervise work crews consisting of TMGP staff and contractors • Assess site requirements for people and materials/ equipment coming and leaving site • Produce daily reports on outage related corrective maintenance • Ensure all maintenance work is being performed in the safest possible manner The successful applicant will be required to travel to site on a regular basis (up to 50% of the time).

Essential qualifications and experience include: • Red seal qualification in mechanical field • Minimum 10 years’ experience of working in an industrial process environment, specifically mill and power-plant-outage-related maintenance and installation • Experience with coordinating work and resources for outage related tasks including directly leading work crews in outage related activities • Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality and environmental excellence • Demonstrated ability to motivate work crews to achieve work completion on time and on budget • Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills • Strong computer skills including experience with producing schedules, plans and reports Alterra is offering a competitive compensation package which includes extended health benefits and RRSP matching.

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AIR-DRIED LUMBER, lodgepole, white pine, custom milling available. 604.486.0010.

BROTHER MFC-782ON multifunction unit, new toner cartridge, prints, copies, scans and faxes $200. 604.483.4982.

COAST BERRY Company, frozen local berries, 15 pounds raspberries, 30 pounds blueberries, can arrange delivery. 604.487.9788 or info@coastberrycompany.com INCINOLET ELECTRIC toilet system. Heavy-duty, easy install, no plumbing water or drains $1,500 OBO. 604.485.8454.

OIL FURNACE and tank $300.

Call 604.413.2099.

ACORN SUPERGLIDE 120 Straight Stairlift Two straight stairlift - 6 & 7 stair, excellent condition, any reasonable offer.

604.483.2311

SINGLE BED chair, beige, like new, asking $150. 604.483.3111.

STEEL BUILDINGS “MADNESS SALE” All buildings, all models.

You’ll think we’ve gone mad, call now and get your deal! Pioneer S t e e l 1. 8 0 0 . 6 6 8 . 5 4 2 2 . www.pioneersteel.ca WILD COUNTRY tires, four, LT235/75/R15, near new less than 2,000 kms $600; four, Aluminum rims, GM factory 5-bolt $200. 604.483.9158.

2070 Free CARPET PIECES, 13’x14’ and 12’x14’. 604.483.2028.

2145 Wanted CLEANING OUT your freezer?

We n e e d m e a t fo r d o g s .

604.485.4829.

USED LUMBER in good shape, for garden, reasonably priced. 604.485.7747.

3560 Pets “CAROL,” wasting your lap? this sweet, pretty, short-haired, gray tabby cat could help out!

SPCA 604.485.9252.

“DOMINO,” pretty, black and white, short-haired cat, seeking a good home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

“INDY,” short-haired, nice looking gray tabby, seven year old cat, good with children. SPCA 604.485.9252.

5520 Legal/Public Notices CITY OF POWELL RIVER

OPEN HOUSE DRAFT 2016 – 2020 FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN

“MISTY”, very pretty ragdoll cat, check out my picture online or visit me in person! SPCA 604.485.9252.

“SENA,” beautiful, black girl, one year old, long haired, seeks cat loving home. SPCA 604.485.9252.

4025 Health Services CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1.888.511.2250 or www.ca-nadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.

4545 Travel FOUNTAIN OF Youth Spa RV Resort is your winter destination for healing mineral waters, five-star facilities, activities, entertainment, fitness, friends and youthful fun $9.95/day for new customers. Reser vations 1.888.800.0772. foyspa.com

4550 Vacation Rentals INDIAN PALMS Resort in Indio, California. Our loss, your gain, January 8 - February 5, 2016, $500 US/week. 604.485.5145.

5015 Business Opportunities GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year, all cash-locations provided, protected territories, interest-free financing. Full details www.tcvend.com or CALL NOW 1.866.668.6629.

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Ar thr itic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing?

Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund.

Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

5035 Financial Services NEED A LOAN? Own property?

Have bad credit? We can help!

Call toll-free 1.866.405.1228. www. firstand-secondmortgages.ca

The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the City of Powell River DRAFT 2016–2020 Five-Year Financial Plan on the following dates: Date: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Place: Recreation Complex, Upper Foyer, 5001 Joyce Avenue and Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Time: 5 pm to 7 pm Place: Cranberry Seniors Centre, Main Hall, 6792 Cranberry Street The Financial Plan sets out the proposed City of Powell River expenditures, the proposed funding sources including revenue from taxation, fees and charges, and the proposed transfers between funds for the period from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2020. Council will consider the submissions and comments from the public before adopting the plan. The Financial Plan must be adopted before May 15, 2016.

Information regarding the proposed Financial Plan will be available Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, during regular office hours and on the city’s website at www.powellriver.ca.

For more information, please contact Shehzad Somji, Chief Financial Officer, at 604.485.8639.

Marie Claxton, CMC City Clerk

BSC Need a Personal or Business Startup Capital?

Get 100% financing on business, investment or consolidation.

Rates from 2.5% regardless of your credit or bankruptcy.

Call now

1-866-642-1116

604.485.2818

4581 Marine Avenue 6915 Mobiles/Pads

1 AND 2-bdr ms available, quiet, adult oriented building, seniors welcome $600/mth and $800/mth includes heat.

604.485.2662.

1-BDRM SPACIOUS apar tments, some with ocean view, seniors welcome, N/S, one cat okay $615 - $700/mth includes hot water, high-speed internet and full cable. 604.483.4499. www.mapleviewestates.com 3-BDRMS WITH ocean view, heat and hot water included.

Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

QT APARTMENTS, 1-bdrm available, December 1 $675/mth, includes all utilities and basic cable.

604.485.3711.

3-BDRM, 2-BATH spacious modular home in Sunshine Coast Park. Fridge, stove, dishwasher, W/D, small pet okay, available immediately $950/mth. References and security deposit necessary.

604.485.2435.

RENT-TO-OWN PARK model modular home, Sunshine Coast Mobile Home Park, South of town, fridge, stove, laundry, heat and hydro included, suitable for two people, deposit required $800/ mth. 604.485.2435.

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $550 - $800/mth

6965 Suites for Rent 2-BDRM apar tments available in Cranberry. Text or call 604.414.8595 or westcoastend. com

FOR RENT: Senior Citizens Association has two halls plus a meeting room available to serve you. Reasonable rates. Al 604.483.3603, 604.414.9456.

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2001 KAWASAKI 650 XLR, enduro, runs great, 30,000 kms $2,150 OBO. 604.414.8428.

9145 Cars

MYRTLE POINT 1BR/1BA, Basement Suite, level entry basement suite suitable for one person, includes hydro, heat, carport, and wifi, shared washer and dryer. No pets, references required and deposit.

Call 604-487-9182.... $750

20 06 CHEVROLET HHR, 4-dr, sunroof, excellent condition, 125,000 kms $4,600.

1.778.388.4601.

2010 NISSAN Versa, 6-spd manual, fully loaded, tow package available $9,000 OBO; 2003 Windstar, fully loaded $3,800. 604.485.7480.

6515 Commercial

6545 Hall Rentals

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

2000 FORD Crown Vic, excellent condition, 4-dr sedan, white, low mileage, 68,467 kms/410,802 miles $6,000. 604.485.2594

604.485.2038

SHARED OFFICE space, fully accessible, two offices, sprinkler system, reception, two bathrooms (one with shower), kitchen and larger board room, reasonably pr iced. Contact jim@agiusbuilders.ca

WCB and fully insured

F U R N I S H E D BAC H E LO R , Oceanside Resort, available immediately $625/mth includes utilities and internet, references and security deposit required.

604.485.2435.

PR APARTMENTS

20 03 VOLKSWAGEN Golf, 5-spd, hatch-back, gas, red colour, 60/40 split seats, new battery, water pump, timing belt, wipers, good tires, no rust, good condition, 213,000 kms $4,595.

604.485.5392.

2005 TOYOTA Corolla CE, manual, 4-dr, 138,000 kms $5,950 obo.

604.483.3389.

8325 Sand & Gravel

6560 Houses for Rent 2-BDRM, CRANBERRY, N/S, N / P, r e f e r e n c e s r e q u i r e d $550/mth. 604.485.7444.

3-BDRM COTTAGE, beach access, 6-appl, deck and parking, small pet okay, suits single or couple. Available December 1 $850/month. Call or text 1.604.837.9334.

4-BDRM, 3.5-BATH, 10 minutes south, fenced yard, five appliances, N/S. Available December 1 $1,100/mth. 604.578.8901.

4-BDRM COTTAGE, beach access, bright, spacious, patio door to deck, W/D, fridge, stove $1,100/ mth. Available December 1. Call or text 1.604.837.9334.

IMMACULATE 3-BDRM house, Westview, N/S $1,100/mth heat included 604.223.3478.

6945 Rooms

45

485.HELP (4357)

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

SINGLE ROOM, shared basement suite, furnished, N/P, N/S, laundry available $400/mth, available now, reference required.

604.414.0263 ask for Forest.

* Some restrictions apply.

TREES PRUNED AND HEDGES TRIMMED

Call David Garling Barrister & Solicitor

6025 For Sale by Owner

*

DE-MOSSING, GUTTER cleaning, sidewalks, driveways and light pressure washing. Work-Safe insured. Rod 604.223.0302

Hurt in an Accident?

4-BDRM, 2-BATH, Westview, family home, near school, bus route, new roof, heat pump and other upgrades $255,000.

604.414.8927.

$

8220 Lawn & Garden

5050 Legal Services

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

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

SAND, GRAVEL AND GARDEN…

Get your mulch on!

Protect your plants from winter weather with a layer of mulch and feed them for spring.

Monday - Friday 7 am to 5 pm • Closed Saturday & Sunday 604.485.2234 • tandrcontracting.ca • 4240 Padgett Road

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GARAGE SALES

BAZAARS

WESTVIEW

ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR

WESTVIEW

4809 MANSON AVE Sat Nov 21, 9 am - 2 pm No early birds Great items

TRINITY HALL UNITED CHURCH (6932 Crofton St) Sat Nov. 21, 11 am - 2 pm Baking, crafts, treasures, raffles, food hamper and luncheon Proceeds go to cancer research and Brooks Secondary School scholarship

4943 KIWANIS AVE Sat Nov 21, 10am - 3pm Kiwanis members are hosting a giant garage sale, Lions Club Marmalade calendar sale

9160 Trucks & Vans

9185 Boats

1995 FORD Windstar, no rust, good tires, runs well, needs TLC $500 OBO. 604.487.9289.

1997 CHEVROLET Sonoma extended cab, 5-spd, 143,000 kms, regular maintenance, new parts $1,500. 604.483.3165.

28’ SAILBOAT, Spencer Sunstar, diesel, new batteries, GPS, solar panel, tiller, dinghy with motor $5,000 OBO. 604.487.9790.

REDUCED FOR quick sail!

Catalina 27, full sail set, 4-stroke, 5 - h p, H o n d a $ 1 , 5 0 0 O B O. 604.487.9149.

9185 Boats 1998 SEARAY 270 special edition, new engine, manifolds, head and tarp, with 2012 trailer $37,000. westcoastend.com 604.413.2099.

22’ LIFETIMER, custom built, heated cabin model, with twin 115-hp Yamahas and trailer, great fishing machine, fully loaded $95,000. 604.483.2171.

24’ BAYLINER Sunbridge, 305 inboard, tandem axle trailer, good condition $9,500 OBO. 604.414.8912.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2001 24’ Adventurer 5th wheel, exceptional condition, sleeps 6, rear kitchen, bathtub/shower Reduced $9,500. 604.486.0463.

26’ TRIPLE E Topaz, 5th wheel, excellent condition, air conditioning, solar panel $17,900.

604.485.6550.

Buy • Sell • Hire

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CROSSWORD

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 26’ CORSAIR Excela 5thwheel with hitch, excellent condition, must see. 604.485.5753.

29.5’ OKANAGAN 5th wheel with two slides, serious inquiries only. 604.485.0034.

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HOROSCOPE Week of November 18 to 24, 2015 ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19

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If you’re in a precarious financial situation, you should be able to find the winning formula in order to solve the problem with panache. You certainly have a lot to say for yourself.

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Your brain is spinning with ideas. You may start a few things without necessarily completing them. You also suggest numerous activities to your friends.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You feel drained by all the stress in your life, so it’s important to rest. You also need to take steps to make significant changes to your lifestyle.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23

DOWN 1. Make bubbly 2. Fill to excess

3. Farm call 4. Dignify 5. Addition symbol 6. Mish-mash 7. Fix 8. Showy bloom 9. Hindu holy man 11. Motionless 12. Lion’s share 14. Pursue 17. Montreal street 20. Etcher’s need 21. 10 C-notes 23. Crown 24. Checked item 26. Fireman’s group 27. Union foe 28. Hive product 29. Drum sound 30. Good times 31. Full of gunk 32. Robust 33. Youngster 35. Mission 38. Scrape, as the knee 39. Stuffed shirt 41. Tree feller 43. Rotten

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You may be responsible for an event that gathers together quite a few people. You manage to combine business with pleasure, and fun takes over the whole office.

SUDOKU

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 You can get away for a vacation at the last minute, even though it’s not something you were thinking about doing. Try to stay focused regarding some sort of learning experience.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 Your emotions are fairly dominant this week. You have to learn to let go more and deepen your spiritual knowledge.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You’re not always as patient as you should be with your lover.

Break the routine of your life together and experience some exciting new adventures as a couple.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 It seems you’re the first person to take care of any emergencies that arise. This is ultimately quite beneficial to you at work.

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

LAST WEEK’S SODUKO ANSWER: LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

ACROSS 1. Pinnacle 5. Firewood quantity 9. Menace to society 10. Handle 12. Strand 13. Guaranteed freedoms 15. “No problemo” 16. Creme-filled snack 18. Tell a whopper 19. Command to Fido 20. Be against 21. Mah-jongg piece 22. Syrupy stuff 24. Blackboard necessity 25. Apple or pumpkin 26. Call from the bleachers 27. Scintilla 30. Loaded (with) 34. Sweet-talk 35. Call it a day 36. Beam of light 37. Pantry pest 38. Vocalized 39. Exec’s extra 40. Go (with “oneself”) 42. Rub hard or scrub 44. Vertical graph component 45. Symbol of freshness 46. Carnival sight 47. Wired

You could benefit from a busier social life. Even if you’d like to be alone for a while, there will still be someone there to keep you company and make you smile.

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

There may be some friction between you and your life partner; however, you quickly make some adjustments. You create a respectful environment and feel rather proud of yourself for it.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You need to show a little patience with a family member. You might get out the holiday decorations and make your house shine like never before.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 There are numerous comings and goings on your agenda, either for business or in your personal life. By speaking out you resolve a conflict that’s been dragging on for a long time.

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B I RTH D AY Peak Publishing

You’re invited to our 20th birthday party Join us for birthday cake and refreshments Wednesday, November 25 2 to 5 pm Peak office (4400 Marine Avenue) AND…wish our publisher, Joyce Carlson, a happy retirement

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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS TILL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT NOVEMbER 18 - 24

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1 $ 98 3 $ 28

Island Farms

Sour Cream

Broccoli Crown ¢

98

250 g

Island Farms 2L

WHOLESOME FOOD

Honey Ham

/lb 2.16/kg

red Seedless Grapes

mInI whIte

Creamer Potatoes

Spartan apples

1 2 4

HunTer 5 lb bag

Sausage

1

5

$ 98 each

canadIan grown

Carrots 2 lb bag

1

$ 98 each

yellow Onions

Italian Sausage Hot or Mild

3

$ 98 /lb 8.77/kg

Boneless Pork Shoulder roast

1

EXPER I ENCE

RECHARGING SLEEP

each

Dinner Buns

2

$ 98

Store Baked Cookies

2

$ 98

Chocolate Chip, Oatmeal raisin or ranger Pkg of 12

CaMPBeLL’S

69 100 g

1

$ 98 Strawberry rhubarb $ Pie

4

680 g

98

3

48

3 98 2

$

FRESH

/lb 7.67/kg

68 /lb 8.11/kg

/lb 6.57/kg

Chunky Soup assorted 540 ml

25 $

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Celebration Cookiesg

218-650 ml

2 3 25 1l

assorted 240

$ 98 $ 38 quaker

Life Cereal

3

$ 48

Oat or Corn Bran 375-500 g

DunCan HIneS

Cake Mix assorted 515 g

The All New Beautyrest, featuring AirCool® and Gel Foams, provides pressure relief as well as a comfortable sleeping temperature

1

$ 98

$

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Chocolate Chips

2$5

assorted 200-300 g

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$ ON SALE QUEEN SETS STARTING FROM

799

$

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1

raisin Bread White or Whole Wheat Pkg of 12

100 g

GROCERY

Chicken Drumsticks $ FRESH

100 g

Seasoned Turkey $ Breast

530 g

$ 68

3 lb bag

Fresh Pork Loin $ Chops

AND APPLIANCES

regular or Paprika

1

$ 48

F R E S H D A I LY

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

Made Fresh In Store

100 g

1

$ 48

Lyoner Sausage

/lb 6.57/kg

/lb 3.26/kg

Clementines

freyBe

$ 38

$ 48 $ 98 $ 98 3 lb bag

egg nog

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

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