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Wednesday.November 25.2015

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Two decades after the release of A Christmas Wish by Rob Carriere, a campaign is underway to distribute the remaining CDs. “After 20 years of the CD release, I still have people I know, and people I’ve never met, come up to me and my parents to say that it is their favourite Christmas recording,” said Carriere from Comox where he now lives. In November 1995, the story of the Christmas CD launch was published in the first issue of the Powell River Peak. “People say it has become their family tradition, having my CD playing at specific occasions over the Christmas holidays,” said Carriere. Carriere still has a family in Powell River that phones him each year to let him know they are baking their traditional Christmas cookies, and he can hear his CD playing in the background over the telephone. Carriere was born with Beck’s Muscular Dystrophy and spent a lot of time in BC Children’s Hospital. “I learned as a young child that while I would walk into the hospital in Vancouver and then walk back out, so many kids couldn’t walk out,” said Carriere. “So my motto in life is, ‘Don’t complain, because there is always someone else worse off.’” One childhood experience engraved in his mind was tobogganing down his backyard hill in the snow on a cold, crystal-clear night. He was dressed in a one-piece snowsuit and once when he got to the bottom, he rolled off his toboggan, proceeded to get up on his left leg and stood. “I stood there motionless for a few seconds, realizing what just happened,” remembered Carriere. “I had stood up without using my arms. That was the one and only time in my life that I have stood up without crawling up with my arms. I still wish to this day that I stood there just for a little longer to enjoy that weightlessness freedom. Those always-heavy chains had been released.” With his typical nature, he kept falling back down and trying unsuccessfully to get back up without using his arms. »4 THE THE

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Olive Devaud dorm offers housing option for singles CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

HOUSING OPTIONS: Kathleen O’Neil, administrator of Housing Hope, and CaroleAnn Leishman, City of Powell River councillor and board member of Sunset Homes Society, are working together to improve the amount of affordable housing in Powell River by transforming Olive Devaud Residence. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

with housing. “This is affordable housing for any single person in town,” said O’Neil. She explained that the dorm will offer month-to-month accommodations for people to live in a communal

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for help with. “I’ve got no funding for this. I’ve been to the churches and I’m looking for donations, money and help,” said O’Neil. She said she is hoping local churches and the community can “adopt” each of the 20 rooms to help furnish them. She is looking for basic furnishings such as beds, chairs, dishes and other household items. O’Neil added that although the late Olive Devaud donated the land with the intention of providing homes for seniors in need, she does not think the building’s namesake would have had a problem with using it for affordable housing. “Social justice is a large part of her legacy,” said O’Neil. Housing Hope’s office will be moving from Oceanview Education Centre to the newly named Devaud Dorm facility this week.

Setting it straight A story in the Weekend S h o p p e r o n F r i d ay, November 20, titled “Slippery roads,” stated that a two-car collision occurred on Padgett Road Wednesday, November 18, and a third vehicle slid off the road, when in fact the third vehicle was also involved in the crash. Also, the driver who was removed from her vehicle by emergency first responders and taken to hospital sustained more than minor injuries as stated in the story.

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Leishman said in the longer term she hopes to take sections of the building outside of the housing pilot and renovate them into suites for rent to help keep the whole project sustainable. Kathleen O’Neil, Housing Hope administrator, said the Devaud Dorm is aimed at anyone who is struggling

Mortgage and Housing Corporation. Rents will be highly income sensitive, said O’Neil, and she hopes to attract a blended group of tenants. The co-ed dorm will include shared common areas, a kitchen, laundry and a courtyard garden for food production. Residents will be expected to participate in the upkeep and operations of the dorm and it will be drug- and alcohol-free. “We will need people to contribute to living there,” said O’Neil. O’Neil admits that it is not a lifestyle that is going to work for everybody, but it may be particularly wellsuited for people who are receiving disability benefits from the government and may want to develop microbusinesses, which she said she could help facilitate. The rooms are currently unfurnished, something she is looking to the community

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Olive Devaud Residence, a former seniors’ residence that has stood empty and for sale since last spring, will again serve a growing community need; this time for affordable housing. Instead of leaving the 40room facility vacant, building owner Sunset Homes Society has agreed to partner with Housing Hope, a program of the non-profit Powell River Education Services Society (PRESS), to open a pilot community dorm for single people. The facility was used for seniors-assisted living for almost half a century and was returned back to Sunset Homes when Vancouver Coastal Health opened Willingdon Creek Village. The building has been up for sale for the past few months, but not a lot of interest has come from potential purchasers, according to owners. City of Powell River councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, also a board member for Sunset Homes Society, announced the pilot at the Thursday, November 19, council meeting. “It’s has been up in the air about what to do with it,” said Leishman. “There are quite a few people in need of housing now as we head into the winter.” The trial project is being called the Devaud Dorm and will begin with 20 rooms available at the start of January. Leishman said the society will do some minor renovations, including installing common showers, and painting to get the

Earnings and passenger numbers rose for BC Ferries in the company’s latest financial quarter. The quasi-public corporation released its second quarter report Friday, November 20, for the months of July through September 2015. Compared with the same period last year, BC Ferries’ earnings increased 10.6 per cent to $84.5 million. Revenue rose 2.9 per cent to $292.5 million in the latest quarter from $284.2 million a year ago. Passenger and vehicles numbers increased 3.4 per cent and 3.5 per cent, compared to the same quarter in 2014. Expenses rose marginally at 0.7 per cent and capital expenditures came in at $28.7 million for the quarter. The company expects to spend $3 billion over the next 12 years to replace aging infrastructure and vessels. MV Salish Orca, the vessel that will replace Queen of Burnaby on the Westview-Litle River run, and one of three new ships, is currently under construction and expected in Fall 2016. Total cost of the three replacement vessels is $165 million.

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“Not a chance,” said Carriere. “I guess with the one-piece snowsuit had given me the perfect amount of support. I was so exhausted trying to experience that freedom again I had to crawl back up the hill to the house.” Carriere has always kept positive, hoping that one day he was going to wake up and have strong muscles. “I laugh because I still have those dreams, but now that I’m 52 years of age, time is getting me,” he said. “That’s a good thing, as so many people with muscular dystrophy don’t get to 52 years of age.” With the help of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, Carriere now has two new braces for both feet, which helps him with standing and walking. One of Carriere’s favourite memories of the whole experience of the making his CD was when the recordings were taking place in Powell River for the Powell River Academy of Music choirs. There were tryouts for two soloist who would sing in “Away in a Manger.” Elke Grimsrud and Jody Rodonets were chosen. “With all the positive and challenging excitement I was going through, having never made a recording of this magnitude, I was putting stress and pressure on myself to do the best I could do,” explained Carriere. “All that was put aside when I witnessed the sheer joy and happiness that Jody exuded when her name was called as one of the soloists. With all the massive challenges Jody had to endure in her short life, to see her for that one moment has been transfixed into my memory bank for life. It put an exclamation mark of complete satisfaction and pride for

me in the making of the CD. Priceless!” To this day when Carriere listens to Rodonets’ voice on “Away in a Manger” he sheds “a sad tear and a happy tear at the same time,” he said. Carriere said he is having a great life with his loving parents and family. He also has been married for 12 years to his wife Karen whom he described as “an angel.” They live in the Courtenay area. “I haven’t sung in any choirs since leaving Powell River, but I do keep my wife entertained with singing in the mornings when the routine coffee gets those old vocal chords active,” he explained. The last time Carriere sang in Powell River was at Harold Long’s celebration of life.

catch a ride with Long in the freight truck. Carriere estimates they must have gone 10 times over a four-year period. “I distinctly remember the last time, when he told me while we were going over the Second Narrows Bridge heading home, that when I turned 16 I was to come to City Transfer and start practicing driving the trucks. The day of my 16th birthday who was on the phone but Harold, saying, ‘Robbie, get your ass up here and start driving trucks.’” After school Carriere would head up to the freight yard and practice shifting gears. He acquired his Class 1 licence at the age of 18 and happily worked for City Transfer for nearly nine

With all the positive and challenging excitement I was going through, having never made a recording of this magnitude, I was putting stress and pressure on myself to do the best I could do. ROB CARRIERE “I’m sure very few of the hundreds of people who were there that day knew that I just wasn’t the singer, but I was singing for my boss,” said Carriere. Carriere said his childhood fantasy was to be a truck driver and Long fulfilled his dream. “Many years ago when I must have been eight, my mom and I were dropping bottles off at City Transfer,” recalled Carriere, “and Harold could see that I was in awe of the big tractortrailer. He said, ‘Why doesn’t Robbie come with me on the beer run to Vancouver?’” Carriere’s father would walk with him up to the corner of Joyce and Marine near what is now Pacific Point Market at 5:30 am to

years. When his body was not able to handle the workload any more, he had to call it quits. “So it was a very emotional day for me singing at Harold’s celebration of life,” he said. Powell River Professional Firefighters are assisting with the CD re-launch as muscular dystrophy is its main charity. CDs are now available at River City Coffee, the Knack, the firehall on Courtenay Street and the Powell River Peak office. Firefighters also will be accepting donations in exchange for CDs at Safeway on December 1’s customer appreciation day and at the Santa Claus Parade on December 6.

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30 days to six months, according to Nuttall. “It just depends on what they think the importance of it is,” he said. “It’s the first step to get anything going.” If he receives the go-ahead, Nuttall said he plans to buy a bus and run a reduced service from what was previously offered by Malaspina. In order to have his application approved Nuttall will have to show a public need for the service, that he is capable of providing it and that it will promote sound economic conditions in the passenger-transportation business. Nuttall has experience as a long-haul truck and charter-bus driver and currently owns and operates a tow-truck business in Edmonton. He said when he

heard about problems with Malaspina’s service he saw it as an opportunity to step and help. Meanwhile, Powell River Regional District (PRRD) continues to look at the feasibility of setting up a temporary, inter-city bus link and one resident has created a petition to illustrate the importance of the service for seniors and residents with low incomes. Daniel Rajala told PRRD directors he is very concerned about the transportation gap and its affect on his lifestyle and ability to travel outside of Powell River. “This is an essential service,” said Rajala. “We can’t forget about it and say it’s okay if it comes back in a year.” Rajala has been circulat-

ing a petition in support of reinstating a bus service and has collected 83 signatures so far. Rajala explained to directors that affordable travel is necessary and those with lower incomes are more challenged to travel outside the Upper Sunshine Coast. PRRD staff have made contact with Sunshine Coast Regional District, but there has not been any indication yet whether the idea of an inter-city bus route will be supported. Patrick Brabazon, PRRD board chairperson, estimated if the service could be established it could take the regional district as long as a year to get it started. Brabazon said the board would welcome a private operator such as Nuttall to step forward and provide the service.

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Mayor proposes university partnership International education and cultural exchanges top priority for plan CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A potential education partnership between a newly built university in China and Vancouver Island University (VIU) will bring benefits to students and City of Powell River, said mayor Dave Formosa. Formosa said partnerships between VIU and Zhuanghe businessperson

Shih-tao Lu’s school in China, as well as Sino Bright School, could increase the flow of international students to Powell River and give Canadian students more opportunities for study in China. School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule said the district supports the partnership model with VIU and international education programs. “This creates options, not only for international students but also for local students,” said Yule. “Having a university with Chinese connections will enhance our profile and desirability for Chinese high school students to choose Powell River as an option.”

Formosa said a meeting is planned with VIU president Ralph Nilson next month to discuss the plan. The city and Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation recently affirmed a memorandum of cooperation with the Chinese cities of Zhuanghe and Dalian. Lu purchased a $4.5-million land parcel from Catalyst Paper Corporation in the Wildwood area for a potential development that includes a university campus. Creating educational and cultural ties are among the most important points to that agreement said Formosa, and part of the bigger picture of economic revitalization for Powell River.

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An Edmonton businessperson working on establishing a new bus service to Vancouver is looking for community input for his licensing application. Mark Nuttall, who grew up in Powell River, said he is working on establishing an inter-city bus service to fill the gap left after Malaspina Coach Lines ceased operations in September. Nuttall is looking for letters of support from community members who would use the service. As part of the process, he also is looking for information on how much it would be used and why residents believe a service is needed. “It’s obviously needed,” he said. “If we keep the bussing simple and don’t overextend, it should work.” Before Nuttall can get a bus service rolling he needs to get approval from the Ministry of Transportation a n d I n f r a s t r u c t u r e s ’s Passenger Transportation Branch board. Approval could take anywhere from

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1. NOVEMBER 18 Padgett Road and Valley Road At approximately 2 pm, Powell River RCMP stopped 1. AUGUST 20 a vehicle and the driver did not a current/valid driver’s 7300 blockhave Duncan Street license. As a result vehicle River was At approximately 4:15 the am Powell impounded for a aminimum of seven RCMP attended break and enter days at a and the driver was charged driving business. A MacBook laptop for computer whilestolen prohibited Motor Vehicle was fromunder the the business. Police Act and issued a court date.and anyone continue to investigate with information on this crime is asked 2. NOVEMBER 20 at 604.485.6255 or to contact RCMP 7100 Alberni Street Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). A vehicle was damaged while parked at AUGUST the Town23Centre Mall parking lot. 2. The damage was believed to be from a 4700 Joyce Avenue shopping At 11:45 cart. pm an RCMP officer was making patrols when he observed a 3. NOVEMBER 20 on fire in the alley green recycle bin Highway 101 near Klahanie behind a retail store. The fireRoad department At approximately 10 pm, police stopped attended and promptly extinguished the a vehicle and no thedamage driver todemonstrated fire. There was the building signs of alcohol consumption and or surrounding property. Anyone with subsequentlyabout failed two separate information this incident is asked roadside As a result, the to contactbreathalyzers. RCMP at 604.485.6255 or vehicle was impounded for 30 days and Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). the driver’s licence seized for 90 days. 4. NOVEMBER 21 In the early morning hours two different gas stations’ windows were damaged. Officers were able to identify and locate the culprit who was arrested and charged with two counts of mischief.

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Mayor Dave Formosa said he thinks a plan for City of Powell River to take over its area’s ferry runs will catch the provincial government’s attention. Formosa said the plan allows the province a way to stop losing money on the three northern Sunshine Coast runs, losses he estimated at a total of more than $20 million per year. The mayor said he has had plans for the city-run ferry service for about a year and is just waiting to meeting with provincial transportation minister Todd Stone. “It’s not overly complicated, but it is totally dependent on the interest of the minister,” said Formosa. “I realized we’re getting nowhere here [with BC Ferries] and it’s getting worse.” After the mayor’s recent CBC interview on the topic, he said he was contacted by a former BC Ferries human resource executive who told him Powell River has a compelling case for a self-run

If the government is interested, Formosa explained he would bring the plan back to his council to examine it fully, then set up a committee that could look at the process of bringing the plan forward. “This isn’t the first time I’ve built a business plan,” said Formosa. He explained if the plan moved forward then the idea would be to create a limited liability corporation to operate the service in order to protect the city. Formosa said of the 16 items on the plan, he is not

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of the ferry service until the provincial government shows interest, but that there’s a case to be made for treating Powell River’s runs similarly to the province’s freshwater inland ferries. Those runs are funded through the ministry of transportation and infrastructure, but operated and maintained by private contractors.

expecting to include the MV Salish Orca, BC Ferries’ replacement vessel for the Queen of Burnaby. “We wouldn’t want that brand new, beautiful ferry,” he explained. “That’s one of the ways we’d save money, but we would want one with brand new running gear and electronics, and an engineerdesigned hull good for the next 30 years.”

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ferry service. Formosa said his plan is based on what it is currently costing the provincial government to maintain service on the routes with a guarantee those costs will not increase. “We’re not letting [the provincial government] off the hook,” said Formosa. “We’re just telling them they won’t have to put in any more for five years and then we’ll renegotiate in five-year terms.” Formosa said he is not prepared to talk about or discuss particular details

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Plans are in place to collect more than $24,000 in overpaid remuneration to current and past City of Powell River council members. Details of the overpayment were released to the public on Thursday, November 19, at the council’s regular meeting. In a statement, councillor Russell Brewer said that overpayment was due to a data entry error that dated back to January 1, 2013. Total for the overpayment was $24,562.36. Councillors are provided an annual remuneration of $14,000 and the mayor $35,000, with an annual adjustment January 1 based on the BC Consumer Price Index from the previous year. The overpayments were initially brought to the attention of the council during an in-

camera session in February. Mac Fraser, city chief administrative officer, said the information was not made public until now because staff needed time to address the issue and arrange repayments. “We do release in-camera resolutions occasionally,” said Brewer. “We review all our in-camera resolutions on a quarterly basis and we get a report that recommends which ones we can release and others we can not.” A repayment plan for the current sitting council has been enacted, one councillor from the previous council has already paid in full and another has established a service plan. The city is waiting to make arrangements with the remaining previous council member, according to the statement. To ensure overpayment does not occur again, the city’s chief financial officer and/or the manager of accounting will verify data input and sign off on future payments and increases.

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lic meeting on October 28 regarding harvest plans for IT-owned timber on PRSC Limited Partnership lands in Townsite. “We are asking for more information on that so we can know what we are looking at,” said Yule. “We don’t even know if they are logging there or not, so we want them to know we are interested in opening a line of communication with them.” IT manager community and government relations Makenzie Leine said she

would be happy to meet with Yule to discuss how the company can address the school board’s concerns. “Safety is Island Timberlands’ utmost concern,” said Leine. “We will be timing our operations around school schedules and carefully managing the school interface.” Yule’s letter details concerns regarding student safety, as well as erosion and water run off due to logging. “Young students can be curious,” said Yule. “We want to know if IT will have

protocols in place to ensure their safety during active logging.” Yule also said that the school board would like to know if IT plans on logging right up to the edge of school board property, or if they plan on leaving a buffer zone. “We would like to work with you,” said Yule in the letter, “to ensure that whatever the plans are for logging that they address our concerns for children’s safety and the impact on our property.”

SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS School bus safety Concerns about driver behaviour around Powell River school buses were raised at Powell River Board of Education on Tuesday, November 17. Following discussion at a meeting of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA) in Vancouver attended by Powell River board members, school board members explored the option of driver education. According to school trustee Aaron Reid, the BCSTA is urging the BC Ministry of Transportation and ICBC to increase the penalty for failing to stop for a school bus to six demerit points and a $368 dollar fine. Although Reid acknowledged schoolbus safety as an issue in Powell River, she said she prefers education over fines. “Education for drivers is more important,” said Reid. “I think people are forgetting what they are supposed to do.”

According to the Motor Vehicle Act, drivers must stop when a school bus stops and not proceed until the bus resumes motion, or the driver of the bus signals to other drivers that it is safe to proceed.

Communication shakedown Powell River school district has sent out a letter to representatives of each parent advisory committee (PAC) explaining that a district-wide PAC (DPAC) has been reinstated. “We’ve re-established the DPAC, which I think will go quite a ways towards getting more information to parents,” said School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule. “But we want to find ways to improve communication an get parent input into the work of the board and the district.” DPAC consists of representatives from each school’s parent advisory

council and is to meet regularly with the school board.

Curriculum update Despite not hearing back from the BC Ministry of Education on guidelines for the new curriculum, the school board is proposing two training dates for local elementary school teachers. If approved, district schools would close to students on those dates in order for teachers to learn how to implement the new curriculum. “We are not exactly sure how to use the time at this point,” said superintendent of schools Jay Yule, “but we have to determine the two days and we want to get that information to the public so parents can plan.” Proposed dates are Monday, February 15, and Friday, April 15. The school board is hoping to hear feedback on the proposed dates at info@sd47.bc.ca by December 18.

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Farfetched ferries Mayor Dave Formosa thinks City of Powell River should run its own ferry service in order to address and potentially solve issues with cancelled sailings and connectivity, but this appears to be a lofty idea formulated in frustration. As Formosa begins his research, calling in an unnamed ferry expert to help put together what would be a multimillion-dollar project, residents of Powell River and surrounding areas get further away from the desired result: affordable, reliable transportation. It’s unlikely that a city-run ferry service could run cheaper than the current ferry system run by BC Ferries, given that our municipal government has no experience operating such a multifaceted, volatile business that depends heavily on a number of unpredictable factors, including infrastructure, equipment, marketing, personnel and weather conditions. Some have suggested that Formosa’s self-run ferry idea could be a threat to BC Ferries: either they fix the problems with the existWhile BC Ferries might ing ferries or see a benefit in handing we run them off millions in losses to ourselves. This approach also another body, why would lacks a senwe want to take it on? sible strategy. BC Ferries is currently mandated and paid for by government to provide a minimal level of service to our area. Above and beyond that, the corporation loses tens of millions of dollars a year on the three ferry runs currently servicing the city. While BC Ferries might see a benefit in handing off millions in losses to another body, why would we want to take it on? Deficit from a city-run ferry service could be passed on to Powell River residents in the form of similar or even higher ferry fares, as well as tax hikes. Meanwhile, over on Kootenay Lake, a provincial government-funded ferry run by a private contractor and worth nearly $20 million consistently travels 10 to 15 times per day between Balfour and Kootenay Bay. This 35-minute ferry carries 80 cars, 250 passengers, has a small cafeteria and costs nothing to ride. The longest free ferry ride in the world runs every hour in the summer and is considered part of the highway system, even though there is a road in and out of the area. If working with BC Ferries to improve existing services is no longer an option, Formosa and council should focus their efforts on lobbying the provincial government for a free ferry service similar to Kootenay Lake as a necessary extension to Highway 101. Unless he can somehow prove a city-run ferry service can actually be a feasible option, Formosa should just let the idea float away.

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LETTERS » Congrats from Comox Hugh MacKinnon here, Town of Comox councillor from across the Salish Sea, sending congratulations on Brittany Harry and Brandy Francis’ amazing feat of winning gold medals in soccer at the first ever World Indigenous Games in Brazil [“Soccer stars win gold at World Indigenous Games,” November 18].

That you represented your Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation and Canada at these world games is amazing enough. But to win the gold medal competing on a different continent in a different country is a remarkable feat and so inspirational to young people here on Vancouver Island and our coastal communities. I too was fortunate to compete in a world games, the

World Masters Games in Turin, Italy in 2012 for Canada in the 55+ men’s basketball competition, and somehow we too were fortunate to win gold. I tell you that only because it was the experience of representing our country and meeting amazing inspirational athletes of all ages, including an 87-year-old Canadian woman competing in swimming that was so cool, and more importantly

so humbling and so inspirational. Your success brought back those wonderful memories. Your success and participation honouring our indigenous peoples from around the globe in these games is so wonderful to see. Canada and the world needs more inspirational young people like you two representing your first nation and country with hon-

our and pride. Well done, Brittany and Brandy. Reading the excellent article by Mel Edgar made my day. Sincerest congratulations. Hugh MacKinnon Town of Comox Councillor

Forgotten veterans Regarding your coverage of Remembrance Day [“Lest we forget,” November 18]: lovely pics of the cur-

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What are your thoughts on the City of Powell River running its own ferry services?

ANNA BYRNE Marine Avenue It might help to get more people to live here because it might be more accessible for families.

ANDREW BRADLEY Marine Avenue They are kind of expensive now. I wonder if the city would be able to make the ferries cheaper.

GEORGE MURPHY Michigan Avenue It would be a good idea. The way they are run now it’s too expensive and there is too much waste.

KATHY PARKER Bliss Landing, BC It’s a scary idea. It would be expensive and I don’t know if a city-run ferry system would pay for itself.

MANFRED HEINS Cranberry Street It won’t work. It will cost more than the city thinks and they will run out of money.

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rently serving pretty boys, but where are the veterans, male and female? This is classic, “the forgotten veterans”! But even on November 11? Editor, give your head a shake, and give your darn photographer/reporter a good shake, too. Next year, how about showing at least one veteran soldier in the parade! Roberta Meehan Manson Avenue

Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint The Peak publishes all letters it receives regarding the stories on its pages, as long as letters are signed, dated, and include the writer’s address and a daytime telephone number for verification. We do not publish anonymous letters. The exceptions are those letters which may be libellous, in bad taste, or describe an incident involving other people which, to be fair, should allow both sides to be aired in a news story. Letters should not exceed 350 words and Viewpoints must be approximately 500 words. The Peak reserves the right to edit based on taste, legality, clarity, and length. Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor and Viewpoints are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Peak or its employees.

8« VIEWPOINT communications company that publishes newspapers in nearly 100 communities in Western Canada alone. Local staff members with local interests is integral for the Peak, and Glacier’s management team would be the first to tell you that. In this exciting new era a lot will remain

the same. My journalism background is very similar to Carlson’s, in that I am a publisher/ editor who believes in the power of a good story. A publishing business’ two primary goals are providing valuable services to its readership and advertisers, and maintaining financial viability.

Newspapers are integral to every community, especially a tight-knit one such as Powell River that is going through many changes. Much like the community it serves, the Peak is going through changes as well. How complementary that we are all on this journey together, working hard to make

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. 4 4 0 0 M A R I N E A V E • 6 0 4 . 4 8 5 . 5 3 1 3 • W W W. P R P E A K . C O M

Powell River the best it can be. Carlson spent every day of the past 20 years forging community, and I am honoured to carry on her tradition. Jason Schreurs was born and raised in Powell River. He is the Peak’s current editor and incoming publisher.

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Youth engage city council Chris Bolster reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River youth had the opportunity to become involved with local government on Tuesday, November 17, when the city’s committee of the whole meeting came to the Max Cameron Theatre at Brooks Secondary School. Students made presentations and were able to ask council questions about a wide range of issues facing the city, including recreation needs. “I’m thoroughly impressed with what the students have brought forward,” said mayor Dave Formosa. Senior high school students who participated in the youth section of the expanded regional recre-

ation survey presented their findings. The explained how Powell River youth feel about current opportunities to participate in recreational activities and what they would like to see as future priorities. Carolyn Smith, one of five student presenters, told council that students would like to see improved public transit, more bike lanes, fun youth activities, dedicated youth space at Powell River Recreation Complex, updates to the beach volleyball courts and larger running events in Powell River, among others. The students identified that youth enjoy the easy access to Powell River’s trails and lakes, cultural events like International Choral Kathaumixw and the new track, though more bleachers are needed to handle larger track and field events like the BC Summer Games. Students also told council they would like to have more community-organized trips to Mount Washington, more

YOUTH VOICES: City of Powell River councillor Jim Palm, also a teacher at Brooks Secondary School, helped students [from left] Kate Capling, Braden Behan, Miles Elliot and Carolyn Smith present details from a survey on youth-recreation opportunities. Paul Galinski photo

concerts inside Evergreen Theatre and outside at city parks and climbing walls at the complex for a variety of skill levels. Also, grade eight students

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Climate march highlights actions Walk show of support for environmental participation CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

MULTICULTURAL MAKEUP: More than 1,000 people attended the fifth annual Celebration of Cultural Diversity on Saturday, November 21, at Powell River Recreation Complex. Among the many presentations in Evergreen Theatre was a Chinese fashion show with more than a dozen models including Nemie May. Food vendors and displays showed the multicultural tapestry of the Powell River region. JOYCE CARLSON PHOTO

Organizers of Powell River’s upcoming climate march are hoping to send a message of support to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and other Canadianrepresentatives while they are in Paris attending the United Nations Climate Change talks. Around the world, in more than 2,000 communities, climate walks are planned for Sunday, November, 29, the day before world leaders meet in France. “The issue of climate change is very connected with the sustainability movement,” said Jack Anderson, an organizer of the Powell River event. “The march is to raise awareness and support the prime minister at the conference.” While climate change may be a global phenomenon, Anderson said that much of the weight of leadership for moving the issue forward in

Canada has fallen on the shoulders of municipal governments. He said he is impressed by the dedication City of Powell River has put into crafting its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, released this summer. “It covers all the bases, but we need to sequester more carbon in the soil and there’s a lot to be done with solid waste and greenhouse gas,” said Anderson. “People do not realize how big this is and how big the changes that are required are.” City of Powell River councillor CaroleAnn Leishman will be giving a short presentation at the Patricia Theatre after the showing of Canadian filmmaker and journalist Avi Lewis’ documentary, This Changes Everything. Leishman said she plans to talk about the sustainability plan and what the city is doing to reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse-gas emissions. Leishman said she is feeling very positive, compared to previous climate change talks, because Canada is attending this time. Powell River’s climate march begins at 12:30 pm at Willingdon Beach. For more information, readers can call Anderson at 604.483.2419.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Green building support City of Powell River council approved signing on to the Call for Action on Energy and Climate in the Building Sector. It is an initiative that will help amend the provincial building code to improve carbon reductions in the built environment and promote clean energy.

Renews assistance Council renewed an five-year

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Partner-cities memorandum approval Council approved a memorandum of cooperation between the City of Powell River, Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation and the Chinese cities

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Council adopts bylaws City council adopted a number of bylaws at its regular meeting on Thursday, November 19. Crossroads Village New Library Temporary Borrowing Bylaw 2430 allows the city to temporarily borrow the funds for the new library until the Municipal Finance Authority (MFA) issues its spring funding of loan requests.

South/Westview Harbour Rates and Regulations Bylaw 2431 establishes the rates and regulations for the operation of the South/ Westview Harbour. North Harbour Rates and Regulations Bylaw 2432 establishes the rates and regulations for the operation of the North Harbour. Willingdon Beach Campsite Amendment Bylaw 2433 amends Willingdon Beach Campsite Bylaw 2413 by addressing issues and concerns expressed by the public.

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Island musician sings of sound and story Folk artist tells tales through music MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

After six weeks of solo touring across Canada, Vancouver Islandbased musician Oliver Swain is making a stop at Cranberry Community Hall to launch his new album, Never More Together. Formerly with the five-piece folk group Outlaw Social, Swain said he planned on going solo even before the group broke up in 2011. “What do you do when the banjo player wants to have a baby, or the fiddle player is going on tour with his other band?” he said. “I wanted to work for something that I could build and grow.” According to Swain, the new album is about the compromises people make for love and how the outcomes are not always pretty. “It’s really personal,” said Swain. “Songs like ‘Apple Suckling Tree’ have a lot of frustrated sensuality.” Swain said he drew a lot of inspiration for his album by going alone into the wilderness on Vancouver Island; travelling as far as the abandoned village of Opinaht in MaQuinna Marine Provincial Park. “Nature is the closest thing I have to a religion,” he said. “I’d look at the chaos and emptiness of giant trees and the Pacific Ocean and

think about the ancient first nations cultures that are still alive and well.” Travelling for creative inspiration is not new for Swain, who went down to North Carolina, the Appalachians and Louisiana to learn about blues and cajun music. Swain said he found and restored his prized 125-year-old goat skin banjo in the Appalachians when he was in his 20s. “I found this banjo and tried to bring it back,” he said. “We put goat skin on it and I probably would have used cat-gut-type stings, but I had a little kitty at the time and that seemed a bit too much.” Beyond vintage instruments, Swain said wherever he is he tries to learn the history of the music played there. “I am attracted to the sound and the story of people who have come before,” said Swain. “Folk music tells the story behind written history.” One song on his new album called “Roll and Go” is based on a work song sung by slaves and chain gangs, he said. “It’s a simple blues melody with raw, emotionally charged lyrics,” he said. “It gets right to the heart of how people tell stories with sound.” Although Swain collaborated with many artists on his new album, including co-writing one song with Winnipeg singer-songwriter Ridley Bent, he will be per-

SWAIN SONG: With banjos, bass and guitars in tow, Vancouver Island-based musician Oliver Swain will be playing Saturday, November 28, at Cranberry Community Hall. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

forming in Powell River alone. His latest album, recorded at Risque Disque Studio in Yellow Point on Vancouver Island, also features contributions by musicians Adam Dobres, Emily Braden, Matthew Pease, Danuel Tate, James Whittall and Ben Sollee. “On the one hand the album was

all about collaboration,” he said, “but I really wanted to go it alone in the performance.” Swain said he tries to open up about himself at each show in order to make it the experience more intimate for listeners. “I try to do a little bit more storytelling in the show,” said Swain. “I

love the intimacy that I have when I’m alone with the audience.” Swain will plays songs from Never More Together and his other albums on Saturday, November 28, at Cranberry Community Hall. For more information on the show, readers can go to starbuckna.com.

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Classical player hits holiday tones for choir Percussive sound requires physicality MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Guatemala’s national instrument, the marimba, will be wassailing along with Powell River Chorus at their upcoming Christmas concert. “It weights about 400 pounds,” said classical marimba player Judith Spencer. “It’s like a very large xylophone. It has a very lush sound.” Spencer will travel to Powell River to share the sounds of the rosewood marimba with interested listeners at Evergreen Theatre for chorus’ annual holiday concert

and wassail, an Old English term for Christmas carolling festivities. Such a large instrument takes finesse and physicality to play, said Spencer. “I get into the music and put my body weight into it,” she said. “It is physical; I lift weight and make sure I’m in shape.” Spencer learned the marimba as an 11-year-old child after discovering her hands were too small to play the piano to her liking. “I couldn’t span an octave on the piano,” she said. “But I could make all these lovely sounds on the marimba.” Now based in Seattle, Spencer has deep ties with Powell River. Her grandfather wrote “The Thunderbird,” the Brooks Secondary School song, which was

later played in 1996 by her father at the opening of the new high school. Frequently travelling with her marimba to Canada, Spencer said the large instrument sometimes causes concern at the border. “I have to let the guards know what it is and they always want to check,” she said. “Eventually the whole process just took so long that I just registered the marimba.” According to Spencer, transporting such a large instrument isn’t easy. “My husband is my sherpa,” she said. “Luckily, he’s really happy to help.” Spencer will be joining Powell River Chorus for their Christmas concert and wassail at 7:30 pm on Wednesday, December 2, at Evergreen Theatre.

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Anonymous artists support new library Fun and surprise in mystery art show MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

An upcoming art show offers buyers the chance to snap up works by notable local artists at an affordable price. There is a catch,

however. Buyers won’t know who painted their pieces until after they’ve bought them. That’s the theme of the 8 x 8 Anonymous Art Show, a fundraising art event organized by Friends of Powell River Public Library. “This event will be a fun way for people to buy art and support the new library,” said society treasurer Ann Trousdell. “The pieces

measure eight by eight inches and cost $88 each.” Just under 140 canvasses have been submitted by local painters, including artists from local francophone school École Côte-du-Soleil. “Canvases can be purchased on a first-comefirst-served basis,” she said. “After purchase, buyers will find out who painted their piece as they are signed on the back.”

The event’s proceeds will be used to purchase materials for the new library’s collection. “The new library location has over three times the space than the current one,” she said, “so we need to purchase more books, DVDs and materials to fill it up.” Trousdell said the society hopes to raise $100,000 for new materials through the event, as well as calendars,

book sales and donations. “Libraries are so important to communities,” she said. “They are one of the first places new people go to in a town to situate themselves.” The exhibit launches with a private, members-only show for $10 between 5 and 6 pm, Friday, November 27, at the former Bank of Montreal Building in Townsite. Memberships can be bought at the door for $5.

Non-members can attend the exhibit from 6 pm Friday and art sales will continue Saturday and Sunday, November 28 and 29, between 11 am and 4 pm. “The first 10 members in the door will be given the opportunity to buy their pieces first,” said Trousdell. For more inform a tion, readers can go to facebook.com/ events/999030000153212.

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District curbside organics collection in works Survey assesses community interest in food-waste pickups Mel Edgar mel@prpeak.com

WASTE NOT: Let’s Talk Trash Team members Abby McLennan [left] and Inger-Lise Burns [right] are coordinating an organics waste survey for Powell River Regional District ahead of a potential curbside organics collection pilot program next year. Mel Edgar photo

number of bears in town looking for food on fruit trees and in composts, a successful curbside organics diversion program would require a wildlife management strategy. “We are hoping to make a selection of an organics processor we want to work with in January,” said Wall. “Part of that is assessing their wildlife-management strategies.” With bears in mind, Let’s

Talk Trash Team member Abby McLennan said the team has worked to develop solutions with local WildSafeBC’s community coordinator Francine Ulmer. “We’ve looked at other communities and having curbside organics diversion has the potential for reducing wildlife conflict,” said McLennan. “People are more aware of organic waste as a potential bear attractant. So they mitigate, for example, by lock-

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According to the 2015 Powell River Vital Signs report, rental affordability in Powell River is a “critical issue,” with a low vacancy rate and many renters paying as much as 40 to 57 per cent of their monthly income on rent and utilities. Because of the rental situation, MacLennan said many victims of domestic violence are forced to leave the city. “They are the victims and yet they are the ones who are forced to leave,” she said. “They have to interrupt their lives, leave jobs, their college or sometimes families over something they didn’t do.” Purple Light Nights overlaps the Shoe Memorial, organized by Powell River Police-Based Victim Services, on December 5 and 6. “I think it’s wonderful,” said vic-

tim services coordinator Christine Schreiber. “We are sister societies working together to raise awareness about domestic violence.” The fourth annual memorial setup in Town Centre Mall will display as many as 150 pairs of shoes this year to commemorate those who have died as the result of violence. “Everybody knows the shoe memorial,” said MacLennan. “But we also wanted another, perhaps lighter way to draw attention to domestic violence in Powell River.” Purple Light Nights runs from November 25 to December 10. MacLennan said she hopes people will put purple lights up at their homes to show support for stopping domestic violence. For more information, readers can call MacLennan at 604.485.6980.

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To raise awareness about domestic violence, a local non-profit society is hoping Powell River residents will postpone hanging Christmas lights and put up purple lights instead. Stopping the Violence Powell River outreach coordinator Maureen MacLennan is organizing the city’s first Purple Light Nights, a campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. Inspired by a similar campaign started in Covington, Washington in 2006, Purple Light Nights aims to educate the community on violent abuse, particularly towards women. “We wanted to find a way to shine a light on a dark subject,” said MacLennan. “There is still a culture of violence here in Powell River.” MacLennan said she hopes the purple light campaign will provide support and hope for those who have survived or are still coping with domestic violence. It will also pay tribute to those who have lost their lives. According to MacLennan, the need for awareness is especially acute in Powell River. She said 52 women and 34 children this year alone have sought shelter at Grace House, Powell River’s transition home for victims of abuse. “When I go to city hall they are surprised we still need these services,” said MacLennan. “A lot of folks see Powell River as bike trails and sunsets. They don’t see the underbelly.” Part of the problem, said MacLennan, is the lack of rental housing in Powell River, which leaves many women in abusive relationships with nowhere to go.

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Young brothers join pipe band Quick learners pipe with Clansman at Remembrance Day ceremony MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Although Scottish bagpipes were once used to inspire troops into battle, two Powell River brothers are using them to soothe spirits and help commemorate wartime losses. Aidan DeVilliers, 12, and Steffan DeVilliers, 10, are the two youngest members of Powell River’s Clansman Pipe Band; making their first public performance at this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony. “Many people came up to speak with me,” said Steffan. “I got a lot of comments about how I was doing a good job.” Although the brothers have been learning bagpipes together for three years, this

was their first experience marching with the band. “I learned you always start with your left foot,” said Aidan. “Although sometimes I noticed I was on the wrong foot.” Despite marching hiccups, the two brothers said they had to memorize 12 songs before they could join the pipe band. Although Aiden said they probably learned about 20, including his personal favourite, “Scotland the Brave.” Their teacher, master piper Ian McKenzie, said it has been a pleasure teaching such enthusiastic learners. “I have never taught such young students,” he said. “They really learned quite quickly and it helps that they are so enthusiastic.” Starting three years ago with the chanter, the small pipe part of the bagpipes, the brothers said they had to learn the music and practice finger movements before they graduated to playing the full bagpipe earlier this year. “It’s a small bag but some-

times it does feel a bit big,” said Steffan. “But you play and get used to the feeling.” Each bagpipe, composed of a chanter, bag and a set of three drones, takes time to master, especially in terms of breathing and keeping the bag at the right pressure, according to the boys’ teacher. Although the brothers graduated to marching with the band just a few months after starting with the full set of bagpipes, this isn’t the typical experience for adult or even teenaged learners, according to McKenzie. “It usually takes three to four weeks to get used to just one of the drones,” he said. “But after that time the brothers had learned how to use all of them. Older learners just can’t do that.” Their father, Dirk, said the neighbours enjoy hearing the boys practice on the family’s Paradise Valley farm. “Our neighbour has a elderly father who is Scottish,” said Dirk. “He brings him to listen to the pipes and enjoy the green fields which re-

YOUNG PIPERS: Brothers Aidan DeVilliers [left], 12, and Steffan DeVilliers, 10, have recently joined the Clansman Pipe Band. Readers can go to prpeak.com for video. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

mind him of home.” Their mother, Ingrid, homeschools the brothers, as well as several younger siblings, and said piping could be a potential career option. “I heard that the Queen

of England has a piper play to her every morning,” she said, laughing. “That would be quite something for them.” Nevertheless, the brother’s dedication to the bagpipes sometimes has its

difficulties. Ingrid said she often has to call them away from piping to get them to the dinner table. “It’s great they are so enthusiastic,” she said. “But it is sometimes quite a job to get them to stop.”

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After 30 years of effort and obsession a Texada Island writer has published a retelling of Haida legends in his book, Raven and the Salmonberry Rapture. Formerly postmaster on Haida Gwaii, author John Wood worked with Haida storytellers to assemble a single chronological narrative retelling in the style of author J.R.R. Tolkien, author of The Silmarillion, prequel to the Hobbit and Lord of the Rings “I wanted to keep all of the flavour and sound of the original,” said Wood. “But I wanted the form in which Haida stories were told to be readable.” Inspired by Tolkien’s retellings of ancient European and Scandinavian legend, Wood said he wanted to see a similar heroic narrative of Haida tales. Nevertheless, Wood said he required some creative licence to unite Haida legends into a single chronological sequence as Tolkien did. “Tolkien used the Jewels of Fëanor, or Silmarills, to tie it all together in The Silmarillion,” he said. “So in my book I used a magical hat which I heard in a number of [Haida] stories.” Other than bringing keen knowledge of Tolkien’s works to the project, Wood also consulted with several Haida storytellers including John Wesley, who authored the book’s forward. “A lot of people listened to John [Wood] and just rolled their eyes,” said Wesley. “They were thinking he was

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modern interpretation of the stories.” A storyteller for his own son, as well as nieces and nephews, Wesley said he grew up hearing these stories from older relatives. For him, Wood’s book will help younger Haida maintain the storytelling tradition. “We need people to keep telling the stories so they don’t become a dead thing,” said Wesley. “Our heroes are beings from here; our kids don’t need the Avengers or Batman.” Proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Council of the Haida Nation for their Haida language-immersion programs. Copies of the bookare available at Wind Spirit Gallery, Artique and Kingfisher Used Books.

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Kings near perfect on road trip Powell River wins two of three away games, loses other in overtime ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

Powell River Kings played three away games in two and a half days this past weekend and were in desperate need of some wins to stay near the top of their Island Division. Three games later, the Kings earned five of a possible six points in one of their most difficult road assignments of the season. On Friday, the Kings ventured back to Prospera Centre in Chilliwack for the first matchup of the year against the Chiefs. The Kings had played at Prospera twice previously this season, at the BC Hockey League (BCHL) Showcase in September, and earned a pair of victories over Coquitlam and Surrey. Friday was a tight, entertaining game that featured free skating and few whistles. Carter Turnbull opened the scoring on a short-angled wrister past the Chilliwack netminder in the first period. Despite a dominant second period from Powell River, Chilliwack would score against the run of play, but Tristan Mullin gave the Kings the lead with 3:01 to play in the third. Unfortunately, Powell River couldn’t effectively play with the lead and surrendered a game-tying goal with 30 seconds left. Chilliwack went on to win 3-2 in their BCHL-best tenth straight game, handing the Kings their first loss in overtime this year. Jeff Smith stopped 31 shots in the loss. “We played a really good game, I liked our effort,” said Kings head coach Kent Lewis. “When you dominate, you have to score and be ready around the net. Their goals came off some bad breaks, but on reflection it was a good road game from us.”

With one point on the weekend in the overtime loss, the Kings ventured to Merritt to play in the league’s smallest venue against a struggling Centennials team. The Kings got a pair of goals from Jake Kohlhauser and solos from Mullin, Turnbull, Austin Kamer and Mitchell Hawes en route to a 6-3 win. The victory is the first win for a Kings team in Merritt since the 2010/2011 season and just the fourth since 2002/2003. Smith rebounded for his 11th victory in net with a 29-save performance. “That Merritt rink is really small, so any shot is a good shot, and I think we were very good at putting pucks on net tonight,” said Kohlhauser following the game. “I tried to be a bit more offensive tonight, jumping up in the rush and, when it’s there, to take advantage of it. There were a couple of plays where it was the right time to go up and it worked out.” Following the Merritt game, the Kings bus travelled north for a Sunday afternoon date with the Prince George Spruce Kings. It was the second matchup between the two clubs this season after Powell River defeated Prince George, led by former Kings assistant Chad van Diemen, 6-2 on November 6. Kings got scoring from up and down the lineup again with six different players contributing seven goals in a 7-3 win to sweep the BCHL matchup. Mullin scored a pair and now has goals in four straight games. Other tallies came from Turnbull, Kamer, Jeremey Leipsic, Kyle Betts and Jonny Evans. Smith backstopped the Kings for the sixth straight game, stopping 29 shots for his 12th win. Following a disappointing third period on Saturday against Merritt where Powell River let the Centennials back into the game, the Kings responded by outshooting Prince George 22-9 in Sunday’s final frame. “We were pretty tight in the third period [on Friday and Saturday]; we learned our

CELEBRATION TIME: Powell River Kings celebrate a hard-fought victory against Prince George Spruce Kings on Sunday, November 22. Kings swept the Spruce Kings this season, winning their second match 7-3. ALEX RAWNSLEY PHOTO

lesson,” said Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer. “We delivered a solid final 20, finding the back of the net in convincing fashion and took the game over.” With two wins and an overtime loss on the road trip, the Kings record moves to 14-100-1 and places them close behind Cowichan Valley and Nanaimo in the Island Division

with games in hand. The team returns to Powell River to prepare for a six-game homestand that opens with a double-header against the Cowichan Valley Capitals at Hap Parker Arena on Friday at 7:15 pm and Saturday at 5 pm. The Kings are 0-4 against Cowichan this season but have yet to play them at home.

Regals extend win streak to four games SHANE CARLSON Peak Sports

Powell River Regals won both games of a weekend double-header over North Island Capitals in senior hockey action at Hap Parker Arena. Chad Euverman scored the first and final goals of the Saturday, November 21 game and added an assist to lead Regals in a 7-5 win. John Coyle, Rick McLaren and Andy Welsh also recorded threepoint nights for the home team. Goaltender Ryan Fairgray stopped 54 of 59 shots directed his way, earning first-star honours. Regals fired 27 shots at the Capitals goaltender. “Ryan was solid; he made some huge saves,” said Regals coach Tod English after the game. “It was close all night. You need your goalie to come up big in games like that.”

Euverman led the way again in Sunday’s rematch, scoring four times and adding two assists. Regals had a slow start, falling behind 3-0 before taking control of the game with three second-period goals and cruising to victory with seven more in the third. Coyle added two more to his weekend goal total in the 10-5 win, while Welsh, McLaren, Drew Rowbotham and Cody Ketchum added singles. Fairgray stopped 27 of 32 shots to record the win, the fourth in a row for the Regals. Saturday’s game scoring opened when Euverman held the puck on a two-on-one and then beat the Capitals goalie with a backhand deke at 8:31 of the first period. After helping Trevor Burnett set up the first goal, Coyle scored his first of two on the night 41 seconds later on a shorthanded breakaway.

The Capitals jammed a rebound past Fairgray with five minutes remaining in the first, briefly cutting the lead in half until McLaren snuck in from the point at 16:29 and slapped in a pass from Coyle to restore the two-goal lead. The teams traded chances in a wide open second period, each scoring twice, including a crowdpleasing flurry of three goals in a span of 54 seconds in the final minutes. Coyle, from Colby Sheldon and Rowbotham, knocked in his second of the game at 5:46 after a scramble in front of the Capitals’ net. Welsh converted a pass from McLaren and beat the Capitals goalie with a low shot from a sharp angle at 17:54 to put the Regals up by two shortly after the visiting team had closed the gap by scoring twice in 15 seconds.

Capitals capitalized on an early chance just 19 seconds into the third period to come within a goal, however the visiting team’s momentum was short-lived. Rowbotham redirected a crossice pass from Welsh 1:22 later for the game winner. Euverman scored his second of the game later in the period. English was impressed with performances from younger roster players. “It was great to see Jacob Harper, Dylan Messier, Colby Sheldon and Drew Rowbotham getting opportunities and contributing,” he said. “It’s important for them; they’re fighting for spots on the team and have to prove themselves so we can trust them come playoff time.” In other Regals news, BC Hockey has awarded Coy Cup 2016 to Terrace River Kings. Regals’ man-

agement had also submitted a bid and plans to apply again in time for 2017. Playoff qualification rounds for berths into the four-team tournament are still being determined. Regals last hosted and won the Coy Cup in 2010. The team also announced plans are underway to host another four-on-four Boxing Day tournament on the heels of last year’s success. The inaugural event featured six local teams comprised of eight skaters and one goalie. This year, eight teams in two divisions will be involved with rosters expanded to include up to 12 skaters each. Teams interested in entering the one-day tournament can email organizer Andy Welsh at hooter_91@ hotmail.com for more information. Next game action for the Regals is December 11 and 12 in Port Hardy.

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Villa claims home victory against Saanich squad Soccer club shuts out Saanich team in defensive battle CARRIE SWIGGUM Peak Sports

Powell River Villa found their footing at home to beat Saanich’s Lakehill United 2-0 on Sunday, November 22. After two weeks off due to a rain cancellation and a forfeit, the Powell River club were ready to defend their home territory to the second-ranked team in Division 2. “I was a little fearful we might be a little rusty, but we were hungry and it showed today,” said head coach Chris McDonough. The win moves Powell River up from eighth place to fifth with 14 points in 10 games played. The faithful fans who showed up at Timberlane Park to cheer on Villa were treated not only to a win but to sunny skies overhead. Much of first-half play took place mid-field where both sides were prepared to defend against any long crosses to wingers or centre forwards. The first goal was scored during the last five minutes of an evenly played first half in which neither side had any clear scoring opportunity. Kurtis Dennison found an open-

ing about 40 yards off the net to put the hometown side ahead, 1-0. Dennison said it was the best goal he ever scored due to the sheer distance the ball travelled, through a tangle of players from both teams. After what had been a fairly conservative first half with very few attempts on goal, the second half opened up both teams’ offensive energy. Powell River held on to a solid defence and didn’t give up too many chances. As the Lakehill side increased their attack it allowed Powell River to take advantage of their transition game and, rather than clogging up the middle, they took to the offense. Villa’s second goal found its way into the net early in the second half and proved to be the decisive and aggressively sought insurance marker for the hometown team. A low, seeming harmless shot towards the net by defenseman Dean Thorsell, pressing forward to join the attack, was accidentally deflected in the goal by an unsuspecting Lakehill defender. Despite having a limited source of substitute players, Lakehill put up a solid match. During the late part of the second half they pressed the young Powell River defence; however, they were unable to mount a threatening scoring opportunity. This was the third pairing between Powell River Villa and

BACK IN ACTION: Powell River Villa’s Rob Devlin battles at midfield during the first half of its game played under sunny skies at Timberlane. Villa defeated Lakehill United 2-0 on Sunday after being off for two weeks with cancelled games. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

Saanich’s Lakehill United. The first game was a loss for Powell River who played with a diminished roster in Saanich. With a full team at the second match, Villa was able to eek out a late goal to win. Villa also picked up a couple of

players recently, including Joel Harry, who gave the team a helping hand, according to McDonough. Returning players that had been on the mend padded the roster as well. “It was probably one of the best games we played all year,” said

McDonough. “There were quite a few injuries early on, so getting some of these guys back has been good.” Villa’s next game is in Victoria on November 28 against Vantreights FC.

Brooks athlete signs with Hawaiian university Young woman will compete in track and field in the Aloha State MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

SUNNY RUNNER: Brooks Secondary School athlete Calli-Ann Abbott recently signed with University of Hawaii’s women’s track and field team for the 2016–2017 season. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Bright days are ahead for a Brooks Secondary School athlete who is leaving the Sunshine Coast to study and run track on the sunny shores of Hawaii. Multi-sport athlete CalliAnn Abbott, 17, recently signed on with the University of Hawaii System’s women’s track and field team for next season with a 95 per cent scholarship. “It is hot there,” said Abbott. “It will be hard to train at first, but hopefully

I’ll get used to it.” Currently in grade 12 at Brooks, Abbott placed fourth at the Canadian Youth Championships this past summer. She also finished second in the 100-metre hurdles, third in heptathlon and fifth in long jump at the 2014 BC Outdoor Provincial Championships. “The coach at the University of Hawaii watched me compete in the 2014 championships in Langley,” said Abbott. “After that she kept calling.” Abbott said she will be attending University of Hawaii System Manoa Campus on the Island of Oahu in the city of Honolulu. “They flew me and my dad out in October,” said Abbott. “It’s beautiful and they really put student-athletes first.”

With the majority of her schooling covered by scholarship, Abbott said she plans to study teaching, with the hope of eventually becoming a secondary school teacher. Besides track and field, Abbott is also an affiliate hockey player for the Vancouver Island Seals. “They do have a nice arena out there [in Hawaii]; I was surprised,” said Abbott. “I might skate, but I really love track and field.” Abbott said she plans on travelling to the Hawaiian university in August. “This will be my first time away from home for more than five days,” she said. “Lots of people have said that my parents will have a good excuse to come visit me.”

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John Charles “Buddy” Bird John passed away peacefully October 31, 2015 in North Vancouver at the age of 80 years. He is lovingly remembered by his niece Wendy (Wendall) Bird, nephew Cary (Penny) Bird and their children Cary, Randy, Jacqui, Tracy and Scott, niece Lynne Bird and her children Jesse and Paige, and by his many dear friends on the North Shore and Powell River. Graveside service was held at Capilano View Cemetery. To write a condolence to the family, please go to mckenziefuneralservices.com.

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A funeral service will be held Saturday, November 28, at 1 pm from Living Waters Foursquare Church. Flowers gratefully declined. Donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home.

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.

PETERS, Eleanor A. November 17, 2015

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After a 24 year battle with cancer, we are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Eleanor Ann Peters on November 17, 2015. She is survived by her husband Ray of 55 years, her sons Terry (Lori), Brian (Andrea) and grandchildren Bryce, Kendyl and Rachyl, sisters, Joan (Don) and Janet, as well as her furry companion Brandy, Eleanor was a long time member of the Hospital Auxiliary and will be missed by all that loved her. Special thanks to Dr. Andreae and staff. Service will be held on December 12, 2015 at the United Church at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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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.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 500 GALLON poly, koi pond, wading pool or live stock trough, brand new $950. 604.223.0714. 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 COFFEE AND two side tables, solid teak, excellent condition $350 for all. 604.485.7269 DINETTE SET, colonial style, table, six chairs, buffet and hutch $180. 604.485.2269. OIL FURNACE and tank $300. Call 604.413.2099. PACIFIC ENERGY woodstove fireplace insert, includes woodstove, surround, shroud, fan kit and approximately 25’ venting, good condition $850 obo. 604.223.0343. 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.

3560 Pets “DOMINO,” pretty, black and white, short-haired cat, sweet girl SPCA 604.485.9252. LOST/FOUND a pet? Adopt-apet? Pet behaviour problems? Abuse or neglect concerns? www.spca.bc.ca/powellr iver 604.485.9252. “CAROL”, wasting your lap? This sweet, pretty, short-haired, gray tabby cat could help out. SPCA 604.485.9252. MICE-A-PALOOZA! Sweet, tiny baby mice seeking mouse friendly habitats. SPCA 604.485.9252. “INDY”, short-haired, nice looking gray tabby, seven year old cat, good with children. SPCA 604.485.9252. “SENA”, beautiful, black girl, one year old, long haired, seeks cat loving home. SPCA 604.485.9252. “MISS DAISY & LUKE”, brother and sister, seven-month-old puppies, Pitbull mixes, would love to stay together with a new family. SPCA 604.485.9252.

NEED A LOAN? Own property? Have bad credit? We can help! Call toll-free 1.866.405.1228. www. firstandsecondmortgages.ca

6025 For Sale by Owner SHOPRIDER TRAILBLAZER scooter, 4 wheel, 13” tires, new battery,off board charger, walker holder and canopy $1,200. 604.414.9374.

SAVE 30% on our Greenland and Wild Labrador Voyage until December 18, 2015 - See Lab-rador as it was meant to be seen - By Sea - Aboard the comfortable Ocean Endeavour. No extra charge for singles! Quote Community Newspapers! CALL TOLLFREE: 1.800.363.7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com (TICO # 04001400).

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5050 Legal Services

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

Hurt in an Accident? Call David Garling Barrister & Solicitor

604.485.2818

4581 Marine Avenue 5520 Legal/Public Notices CITY OF POWELL RIVER

OPEN HOUSE DRAFT 2016 – 2020 FIVE-YEAR FINANCIAL PLAN 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

QT APARTMENTS, 1-bdrm available, December 1 $675/mth, includes all utilities and basic cable. 604.485.3711.

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

PR APARTMENTS 604.485.2038

6515 Commercial SHARED OFFICE space, fully accessible, two offices, sprinkler system, reception, two bathrooms (one with shower), kitchen and larger board room, reasonably priced. Contact jim@agiusbuilders. ca

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

6560 Houses for Rent 2-BDRM, CRANBERRY, N/S, N/P, references required $550/ mth. 604.485.7444. 3-BDRM, NEWER mobile home, beach access, spacious, clean,bright, sliding patio doors to southfacing ocean view deck, 6 appl, small pet okay, suits single or couple. Available January 1 $875/ month. Call or text 1.604.837.9334. IMMACULATE 3-BDRM house, Westview, N/S $1,100/mth heat included 604.223.3478.

6915 Mobiles/Pads 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.

6965 Suites for Rent

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.

3-BDRM, 2 BATH, short term rental, bright, great view, furnished, possible storage available, central Westview, no vehicle needed shared laundry, NS, NP, utilities negotiable, quiet professional, available November 1-June? $1,100. Reply to Peak Box 1588.

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.

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. 1 AND 2-bdrm newly renovated apartments with heat pumps, close to stores available now Text or call 604.414.8595 or westcoastend.com

For more information, please contact Shehzad Somji, Chief Financial Officer, at 604.485.8639. Marie Claxton, CMC City Clerk

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

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

3-BDRMS WITH ocean view, heat and hot water included. Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

6545 Hall Rentals

2145 Wanted USED LUMBER in good shape, for garden, reasonably priced. 604.485.7747.

5035 Financial Services

4545 Travel

485.HELP (4357) WCB and fully insured

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can earn $100,000.00 + per year, all cash-locations provided, protected territories, interestfree financing. Full details www. t c v e n d . c o m o r CA L L N OW 1.866.668.6629. HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restricti o n s i n Wa l k i n g / D r e s s i n g ? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

8325 Sand & Gravel

6965 Suites for Rent

9145 Cars 2008 NISSAN Versa SL, 4 door hatchback, new winter tires, roof rack, bike hitch, 116,000 kms. $ 6,500. 604.414.5434. 2010 NISSAN Versa, 6-spd manual, fully loaded, tow package available $9,000 OBO; 2003 Windstar, fully loaded $3,800. 604.485.7480.

WESTVIEW 3 BR/1 BA, bright upper level house, in suite laundry, utilities included $1,050 604-413-3585

8220 Lawn & Garden

doubles?

TREES PRUNED AND HEDGES TRIMMED

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9160 Trucks & Vans 1995 FORD Windstar, no rust, good tires, runs well, needs TLC $500 OBO. 604.487.9289.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

9185 Boats

Mechanics on Duty

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

604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 20 01 K AWASAKI 650 XLR, enduro, runs great, 30,000 kms $2,150 OBO. 604.414.8428.

9145 Cars 2000 FORD Crown Vic, excellent condition, 4-dr sedan, white, low mileage, 68,467 kms/410,802 miles $6,000. 604.485.2594 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. 20 06 CHEVROLET HHR, 4-dr, sunroof, excellent condition, 125,000 kms $4,600. 1.778.388.4601.

22’ LIFETIMER, custom built, heated cabin model, with twin 115-hp Yamahas and trailer, great fishing machine, fully loaded $90,000. 604.483.2171. 24’ BAYLINER Sunbridge, 305 inboard, tandem axle trailer, good condition $9,500 OBO. 604.414.8912. 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.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2001 24’ Adventurer 5th wheel, exceptional condition, sleeps 6, rear kitchen, bathtub/shower Reduced $9,500. 604.486.0463. 2 6 ’ C O R S A I R E xc e l a 5 t h wheel with hitch, excellent condition, must see. 604.485.5753. 26’ TRIPLE E Topaz, 5th wheel, excellent condition, air conditioning, solar panel $17,900. 604.485.6550.

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2005 FORD F150 4X4 quad cab, low kms, clean leather interior, fully loaded $18,000. 604.123.4567

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BaBy’s First Christmas Know a baby born in 2015? Tell the world about the newest addition, while at the same time creating a permanent record and keepsake of baby’s first Christmas. For only $25 (plus GST) we’ll publish the baby’s picture, name, birthday and parents’ name in our special “Baby’s First Christmas” feature. Surprise family and friends with a message of love.

Garage Sales

Craft Sales

WESTVIEW

CRANBERRY

4713 Fernwood Ave Sat Nov 28, 10 am - 2pm Moving Sale Lawn mower, furniture, garden hoses and more.

Rancho Craft Sale at Timberlane across from Timberlane Park Fri Nov 27 , 3 - 8 pm Sat Nov 28, 10 - 4 pm Sun Nov 29, 10 - 4 pm.

6932 Retaskit Crt Sat Nov 28, 9 am - 2 pm No early birds Downsizing sale, oak dining table, tools, lots more.

BAZAARS

3725 Joyce Ave Fri Nov 27, 12 - 4 pm Sat Nov 28, 9:30 - 1 pm No early birds Christmas decorations, crafts, plants, jewellery, household.

Church of the Assumption Christmas Bazaar Dwight Hall Sat Nov 28, 11 am - 2 pm Free shuttle bus. See Friday, November 20, Weekend Shopper for schedule.

TOWNSITE

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, CHRISTMAS EDITION Deadline for entries: Wednesday, December 16, at 4 pm Powell River Peak, 4400 Marine Avenue, or by email at classifieds@prpeak.com Baby’s Full Name ___________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________________ Parent’s Name_____________________________________ Daytime Phone # ___________________________________ Cash ❑

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of November 25 to December 1, 2015 ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19

You have the chance to go on a trip with either family members or a group of friends. You feel the need to have a change of routine and do something different for the holidays.

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 You try to hide your sensitivity. Your friends are a great support if you’re not feeling up to par. Don’t be afraid to show your emotions, with determination if necessary.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You’re in a good position to gather together large groups of people around you. You’re really inspired to make some drastic changes at work.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 2. Queen’s residence 3. Ginger ___ 4. Boastful wannabe 5. Yellow shade 6. Compete (for) 7. Physical, e.g. 8. Go back 9. Small jar 11. Put back to zero 12. In addition 14. 90’s party 17. Make a choice 20. Pylon shape 21. To the rear 24. Apple or pumpkin 26. ET’s ride 28. Ragtime dance 29. Beak 30. Senseless 31. Guard 32. Down Under bird 33. Second shot 34. Orange container 35. “Cogito ___ sum” 38. La Scala offering 41. Copter’s forerunner 43. Urban haze 45. Minor player 47. Fertility clinic stock

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You find yourself at the centre of attention. You may receive some sort of reward to highlight your accomplishments. You’re certainly going to be very proud of yourself.

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22

SUDOKU

It would be a good idea to carefully monitor your diet prior to the holiday season. You may already be having some stomach problems this week.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 There are constant comings and goings and the phone won’t stop ringing. Your friends may request your presence at the various holiday parties that are coming up.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You have thousands of ideas for the holidays or for gifts. It’s vital that you prepare a budget to see if you can afford it or if you’ll have to tighten your belt instead.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You’re quite spontaneous and when an idea hits you, it seems ready-made. You focus on your social life in order to finish the year in style.

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

Level: Beginner

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

ACROSS 1. ___ room 5. State confidently 9. Texas cook-off dish 10. Boy-meets-girl event 12. Like an ironclad case 13. Jerry Mathers role 15. Attraction 16. Tiller’s tool 18. City near Phoenix 19. “What’s the ___?” 20. Dried coconut meat 22. Increase, with “up” 23. Longshoreman’s venue 25. Montana city 27. Lodge 28. Bumbler 29. Children of Japanese immigrants 32. Implement 36. Joined 37. Haley’s ___ 39. Blow it 40. Caroled 42. Boil stuff? 43. Like bachelor parties 44. Bait 46. Pizza sauce ingredient 48. Kind of message 49. Conjure up 50. Lotus position discipline 51. Use a beeper DOWN 1. Neurological disorder

You receive good news about your health or that of a loved one. You may also receive some extra income that you weren’t expecting.

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!

It’s possible you won’t be happy with your work schedule for the holiday season. Fortunately, with a little patience and determination, you succeed in obtaining certain favours.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 Stress is the greatest scourge of the 21st century. You’ll need to get some rest, even if it’s only to see your professional future more clearly.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 It isn’t always easy to reconcile family life and work at this time of year. Time is in short supply, but you manage to coordinate everything with skill.

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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 25 - DECEMbER 1

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Island Farms

Classic Ice Cream

Iceberg Lettuce

assorted 1.65 L

Island Farms

$ 48

Black Forest Ham

each

russet potatoes

pears

10 lb bag

Montreal Style $ Corned Beef

Bananas

8 7 3 1

$ 48 $ 98 each

/lb 3.26/kg

assorted 500 ml

WHOLESOME FOOD

d’anjOU

Broccoli

Cottage Cheese

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

$ 48

rEd GlOBE

Grapes

/lb 3.26/kg

$ 48 /lb 5.47/kg

CErTIFIEd OrGanIC

200 g

100 g

Sourdough Bread

$ 98

450 g

FRESH

100 g

2$5 FOR

Fresh Croissants

$ 98

6 pk

apple pie 560 g

$ 98

GROCERY unICO

Pork Shoulder $ Steak

/lb 7.23/kg

100 g

530 g

each

FRESH

$ 28

100 g

Bulk Garlic Coil

White & 60% Whole Wheat Bread

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

Whole Frying Chicken

$ 48

F R E S H D A I LY

/lb 1.72/kg

pearl Button Mushrooms $

Canadian Swiss $ Cheese

4 $ 98 2 $ 98

98 /lb 6.57/kg

aUsTralIan ImPOrTEd

new york Striploin $ Steak pork Back ribs

98 /lb 24.21/kg

88 /lb 12.96/kg

Red or White Kidney Beans

45 $

FOR

Black, romano, Lentils or Chickpeas 540 g rOBIn hOOd

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all purpose r Flou whole wheat or

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Frozen Meat pies

ass 425 g

Unbleached, Cake & Pastry 2.5 kg

4525 4

Beef, Chicken or Turkey 200 g

FOR

OCeanSpray

100% Juice Blend $

NOW

assorted 1.89 L

UNTIL NOV. 29

$ 98

GeneraL MILLS

Cheerios Cereal assorted 260-500 g

Take up to 12 months to pay • No payments • No interest • No admin fee

GatOrade

$ 28

Sports drinks

assorted pkg of 6 591 ml

$ 98

27 $

November 25 to 28 only 604.483.4949 • 5687 Manson avenue