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SWEET SEASON: Powell River Community Health Centre’s mental health and addictions manager Nora Koros [right] and Family Place program facilitator Annabelle Tully-Barr [left] say the key to finding peace amongst the holiday chaos is spending time with family and not getting caught up in unrealistic expectations.

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While the holiday season is traditionally a time for family togetherness and joy, for many the month of December can be a stressful reminder of economic and emotional stresses.

With almost one in four Powell River children living in poverty and a high level of income inequality among residents, according to Powell River’s Vital Signs report, the holidays can place unwelcome demands on Get dry. the Peak to Go people to make merry while pocketbooks run iPhone app now However, with a little compassion, careavailable and attention, in the holiday stresses and overspending can be avoided, say several Powell River community App Store or iTunes members.

“Christmas comes with a lot of expectation,” said Powell River Community Health Centre’s mental health and addictions manager Nora Koros. “There can be stress around putting food on the table, let alone presents under the tree.”

Consumerism tends to play up the meaning of Christmas, and Koros said people need to be reminded it is only one day a year and not the entire winter season.

And while Koros said she loves the holidays herself, she is well aware that Christmas expectations can place unreasonable expectations on those living in poverty, as well as those with addiction and mental health issues.

“For many who have had trauma in their past, Christmas is not a happy time,” said Koros, “and every year Christmas comes around and reminds them of that.”

Being compassionate and understanding that not everyone loves Christmas can go a long way towards easing holiday tensions, said Koros.

“Be respectful,” she said. “If you notice someone not in the holiday spirit ask if this is tough time for them, and give them the opportunity to share.”

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Involvement vital to avoiding seasonal depression 1« HOLIDAY STRESS Nestegaard-Paul said the holidays can place a lot of pressure on those who have experienced loss or a loved one, relationship or even lost employment.

“For a lot of people Christmas isn’t a joyous time,” said Nestegaard-Paul. “Someone who is feeling blue can really feel like they are on the outside because they might think feelings of sadness aren’t acceptable during the holidays.”

The service involves lighting candles and singing and provides a place for people to just be with their emotions, said NestegaardPaul. The service runs from 5 pm on Monday, December 21, at Faith Lutheran Church on Ontario Avenue.

“People don’t have to be happy, happy, happy,” she said. “They can come and experience comfort, companionship and just be welcome as they are.”

Despite hard times and challenges, the community really steps up to help during the holidays said Powell River, Child and Family Services Society counsellor Aaron Bradley.

“Christmas can be a wonderful time of year,” she said, “as the rest of the year the community’s generosity may not be as tangible.”

Citing the work of Powell River’s longstanding Christmas Cheer Committee as an example, Bradley said the holiday season really highlights how the community comes together to help those in need.

Bradley said spending time to-

LIGHT UP: Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services Society counsellor Aaron Bradley said the community’s generous spirit really shows during the holidays. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

gether as a family, rather than spending money, can help alleviate some stress on holiday finances.

“I’m a fan of getting people together,” said Bradley, “not of gifts and consumerism.”

Powell River Family Place program facilitator Annabelle TullyBarr agreed minimizing gift-giving can really help ramp down holiday stress.

“Your two-year-old has no idea it’s Christmas,” said Tully-Barr.

“Your children remember how you made them feel, not what you buy for them.”

Things shared together as a family, such as carolling or even just hanging out, can help build positive memories, she said.

“Unhook yourself from the expectations,” said Tully-Barr. “If parents are under pressure to make things perfect and it’s making their child miserable, things are clearly not working.”

Tully-Barr said for the last few years she has joined others for carolling at Evergreen Extended Care Unit on Christmas Day. “In the afternoon after all the craziness of Christmas is over, we

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go and sing,” she said. “It is a really nice way to remind yourself that Christmas isn’t just about you.”

Powell River’s Women’s Punk Rock Choir has also provided an additional carolling experience for those interested in a non-traditional Christmas activity.

“We yell all year,” said choir director Jenny Vishek, “but at Christmas we tone it down a bit and add bells and rhythms.”

Although the punk choir is not carolling this year, Vishek said women interested in dropping in for some stress relief can stop by

to practice with the group from 6:30 pm, Tuesday, December 8, at Cranberry Community Hall.

“It is nice to get together and sing,” said Vishek.

Involvement in community activities is an important part of enjoying the holidays, according to longtime Westview Baptist Church volunteer Joan Menard, especially for those without children or with families who live far away.

“A lot of my friends have passed away and I don’t have any children,” said Menard. “Volunteering is part of the way I celebrate and live my life.”

For the last five years, Menard said her and her husband Len have volunteered at the Westview Baptist Church’s Christmas Day dinner.

“The dinner is for anyone who would otherwise be alone,” said Menard. “It’s for remembering what the holidays are about.”

A relatively recent Powell River transplant, Menard said part of the reason she volunteers is her happy memory of the first Christmas she spent in Powell River over 10 years ago.

“We moved into a new place and it was completely gutted,” she said, laughing. “I took Christmas wrapping paper and put it up on the walls and we spent the holiday with friends.”

Just getting people together is what the Christmas holidays are all about, said Menard.

“Christmas can be a sad time,” she said, “but as long as you stay connected to others you can’t be lonely.”

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WASTE NOT: A new power generator purchased by Catalyst Paper Corporation converts waste steam into electricity and will reduce the company’s hydro bill by $4.7 million annually. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

saving millions of dollars in power cost every year,” said Blaney.

Blaney added this project is an example of how Canadian companies can work toward benefiting the economy and the environment.

reality.”

The two-year, $25-million project was developed in partnership with BC Hydro and generates enough power to meet the needs of all the households and businesses on the Upper Sunshine

This is a major accomplishment for the Powell River mill. It reaffirms Catalyst’s commitment to both environmental stewardship and economic sustainability.

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“This is another key element in giving us a future, but it does not itself do it,” he said.

To give the mill longterm sustainability the company will need to find other paper products that it can make using the machines, he added.

Despite the savings in power costs, Catalyst is still battling the US Department of Commerce’s decision to impose 18 per cent countervailing duties on its supercalendared product, a cost that adds $16 million in annual operating expenses to Powell River, said Chinn.

The company has a lot of government support from the federal and provincial governments who are lobbying the US Department of Commerce to revisit their decision, said Chinn.

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“We had all this low-pressure steam condensing,” he said. ”We weren’t doing anything with all that low pressure and now goes through this turbine and generates 10 to 11 megawatts of electricity.”

G13 will lower the amount of power the company purchases from BC Hydro. The new generator will increase the amount of power it is able to sell back to the BC Hydro grid throughout the year.

“We see the power generation as vital to our longterm future in this mill,” said Chinn. “Power prices will always only go up and you need power to run the mill.”

Chinn said that power generation has become one of Powell River operation’s three main business units.

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“This is textbook example of green power,” said Chinn.

“We’re generating electricity out of something that existed already and not adding anything.”

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A new power generator bought by Catalyst Paper Corporation will save the company nearly $5 million annually and bring one of Powell River’s biggest employers one step closer towards longterm sustainability.

Catalyst bought power generator G13 online at the beginning of November and held its official opening on Wednesday, November 25, with a number of representatives from BC Hydro, the City of Powell River and government.

“This is a major accomplishment for the Powell River mill,” stated Joe Nemeth, Catalyst chief executive officer, in his opening speech. “It reaffirms Catalyst’s commitment to both environmental stewardship and economic sustainability.”

G13 converts low-pressure waste steam into 11 megawatts of electricity and will reduce the operation’s hydro bill by $4.7 million annually.

Fred Chinn, Powell River operations manager, welcomed Nemeth and other Catalyst executives, Jeffrey Seto and Kevin Wallace from BC Hydro, City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa and councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, MLA Nicholas Simons and MP Rachel Blaney to the opening.

“It’s wonderful that they are using the product that otherwise would just be going out into the world and is now generating power and

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BC government announced $17.3 million in compensation for municipalities on Wednesday, November 25.

Powell River will receive $43,748.90 to reimburse for services benefitting government properties such as sewers, roads and fire protection.

The grants are payable on land owned by the provincial government, such as courthouses.

Setting it straight In our story last issue entitled “Young brothers join pipe band” we mistakenly identified the young pipers’ teacher as Ian McKenzie. His actual name is Ian Richmond. We apologize for the error.

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BC Ferries held an official naming ceremony for its first Salish-Class vessel in Poland this week.

Salish Orca is the first of three vessels under construction at Remontowa Shipbuilding SA in Gdansk, Poland.

Salish Orca will replace the 50-year-old Queen of Burnaby on the Little RiverWestview run next fall.

It was named according to maritime tradition by the vessel sponsor Margaret McDonagh, BC Ferries senior chief steward on the Queen of Burnaby.

According to BC Ferries, the name Salish Orca was chosen to honour the Coast Salish people and the Salish Sea where the ship will operate.

The three ships are being built dual-fuel, capable of running on liquefied natural gas (LNG) or ultra low sulphur diesel. According to BC Ferries, the use of LNG will lower fuel costs and improve carbon emissions.

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Resident helps rescue bear cubs Three underweight animals in rehabilitation at Langley facility MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Three orphaned bear cubs were recently rescued due to the efforts of a local wildlife enthusiast.

Better known for tracking whale and dolphin sightings on her Whales and Dolphins BC website, Susan MacKay said concerned citizens asked her to step in after spotting severely underweight bear cubs in inhabited areas.

“Someone contacted me because they didn’t know what to do after talking to conservation officials,” said MacKay. “So I told them to let me know if they wanted me to jump in and help.”

As several bears and cubs have been destroyed by conservation officials this year, MacKay said there was concern that malnourished cubs seen in the area of Catalyst Paper Corporation, Padgett Road and Cranberry Lake could meet the same fate.

MacKay said Critter Care, a wild-

life care facility in Langley, BC, agreed to help rescue the orphaned cubs. Using traps send by Critter Care, MacKay said the first cub was rescued on Monday, November 16 on Catalyst property.

MacKay also helped trap two other bears on Saturday, November 28. All three cubs were flown to the Lower Mainland for rehabilitation, courtesy of Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Critter Care senior animal care supervisor Angelo Fontana said the cubs were severely undernourished for their age. While cubs born in January or February should weigh anywhere between 40 to 60 pounds, she said the cubs from Powell River weighed 28, 25 and 19 pounds respectively.

Despite being underweight, Fontana said all the cubs, two females and a male, are eating well with an excellent chance of making a good recovery. Another plus, said Fontana, is the cubs are not acclimated to people.

“They definitely do not like people, so that is a good sign,” said Fontana. “Our job here is to hide food for them and leave them alone to be bears. So even though they are not in the wild, they are still having to forage for food.”

Should all go well, Fontana said

CAGED CUB: Local resident Susan MacKay helped to rescue three underweight bear cubs from the area, one of which is pictured here. The cubs are now recovering at Critter Care in Langley, BC. SUSAN MACKAY PHOTO

the cubs will be returned to Powell River in the spring by truck.

If bear cubs are captured and are suitable candidates, namely healthy and not habituated to humans, BC Conservation Officer Service policy states cubs can be taken to wildlife-rescue facilities.

Conservation officers were not directly involved in this case, however, and they don’t condone others trapping cubs, according to Chris Doyle, officer in charge of operations for the South Coast.

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Andrew Anaka said just under 10 orphaned cubs have been reported in the Powell River area this year.

In a typical year, only one or two might be reported, he said.

“There were a lot more bears in town this year than usual,” he said.

“This leads to greater adverse interactions, such as injuries from motor vehicle accidents and bearon-bear interactions, which may result in abandoned cubs.”

Due to lack of food, Anaka said many sows might not allow their cubs to den with them, leading to

some cubs being abandoned rather than orphaned.

“We did not orphan any cubs this year as a result of the destruction of sow black bears,” said Anaka.

Anaka has some doubts about whether or not the rescued cubs will be able to fend for themselves if they are returned to the wild.

“These bears aren’t rehabbed,” said Anaka. “These cubs at Critter Care will be released near our community without the benefit of learning what they need to know [from their mother] to survive.”

Anaka said he is concerned whether the bears will be able to find sufficient food to survive and keep out of trouble if they return at an unusually high weight after eating all winter.

“I suppose we will find out,” he said. “They will be tagged, so if seen, their whereabouts can be tracked.”

According to Doyle, 600 bear complaints were reported in the area this year, and 36 bears destroyed, including eight cubs.

Critter Care is currently at capacity with 26 bears.

Doyle said that BC Conservation Officer Service is currently working on finding alternative facilities for other bears.

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Loggers to bring sports back Willingdon Beach will require improvements before popular event returns

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“We’re going to put some nice seating in there that’s going to last forever,” he said.

Ray Boogaards, City of Powell River director of parks, recreation and culture, brought the matter to the attention of city council during its most recent finance committee meeting.

Boogaards told council in order to ready the grounds in time for the show, the project would need council approval for the community forest funds, or a grant-inaid until the forest funds could be made available.

That decision is expected

at an upcoming council meeting.

The logging sports show, planned for July 16 and 17, will bring all the traditional logger sports events of tree climbing, log rolling, chopping and chainsaw events back to Willingdon Beach.

Marquis said the show being planned will bring professional logger sports competitors to Powell River to vie in eight Canadian championship events in three divisions.

“We’re looking forward to getting a lot of local guys back into it, too,” said Marquis.

At the height of its popularity, TSN broadcasted the event across Canada and Marquis said more than 10,000 people attended.

COUNCIL BRIEFS Signs funding Tourism Powell River has requested $100,000 phase two funding for its North Sunshine Coast Regional Project. Phase one’s $100,000 budget updated decades-old tourism signs and will help establish consistent branding. Phase two will build on and expand phase one’s work. It will create signs for the Duck Lake area, Millennium Park and replace neighbourhood and city recreation signs.

Cranberry fishing City of Powell River’s parks, recreation and culture department has requested a $50,000 grant from Powell River Community Forest Fund to construct a fishing float on Cranberry Lake near Park Avenue. The project will be placed on the department’s 10year priority list, though some councillors

expressed a preference to have it completed within the next year.

Arts funding City staff are recommending the city renew its annual agreement with Powell River Council for Arts, Culture and Heritage. The arts council provides grants throughout the year for various events via city funding, including an annual $15,000 grant for Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy.

The Powell River Regional District will meet to consider the proposed 2016 budgets and 2016-2020 Financial Plan at the following meetings: Planning Committee

(Rural planning budget)

Rural Services Committee (Electoral Area services budgets) Committee of the Whole (Region-wide services and Regional Hospital District)

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December 10

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Budgets will be further discussed during the public meetings in January, February and March, 2016.

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LOGGERS RETURN: In preparation for the return of Powell River Logger Sports this summer, organizers of the popular event are proposing some improvements to Willingdon Beach. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

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Organizers of Powell River’s logger sports are working on sprucing up Willingdon Beach in preparation for this summer’s return of the once-famous games.

Powell River residents who grew up with logger sports rallied this summer to bring the event back after more than a decade in hiatus.

The terraced area of Willingdon Beach Park, originally created to host the games, was paid for by local loggers. But now, more than 15 years later, the terrace logs are rotting and the area needs a fix-up if the show is to go on.

“I have a vision for bowl seating there,” said event organizer Bob Marquis.

“We don’t mind helping out with the park and building a legacy.”

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Province calls for road study Transportation ministry releases request for proposal CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Road options from the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland will be looked at closely after the province’s call for a comprehensive route study.

BC government announced Thursday, November 26, that it was seeking a con-

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sulting firm to prepare a report on the various options to link the Sunshine Coast, including a Powell River to Squamish road.

Powell River Chamber of Commerce’s Campaign for Fiscal Fairness and Third Crossing Society expressed support for the announcement.

“We have been working hard with residents and other chambers of commerce for two years,” Jack Barr, chamber president, stated in a media release. “There seems to be strong support for a fixed-link solution to connect communities on the

mainland that are separated by deep inlets.”

Sunshine Coast chambers of commerce all sent letters of support to transportation minister Todd Stone in September after the BC government announced it would look into the transportation link.

Sunshine Coast Tourism has also passed resolutions of support for the road connection.

According to Barr, the request for proposal shows the province has heard coastal communities’ concerns about ferry service becoming an economic develop-

ment and travel deterrent.

“Because they are prepared to say that ferries are part of the problem, we know the province is ready to step up with a solution,” stated Barr.

BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) is looking for a consultant to undertake a comprehensive study of several transportation options, including the Third Crossing Society’s proposed Powell River to Highway 99 link.

Once awarded, the government expects the report to be completed by late summer of 2016. The study will

assess four options including a road from Powell River to Highway 99, a road from Port Mellon to Squamish, a bridge between Port Mellon and Highway 99 and an Earls Cove to Saltery Bay bridge.

“We’re very pleased that the Third Crossing link is included in the government’s request for proposal,” said Gary Fribance, society president.

Third Crossing Society recently held a town hall meeting on Wednesday, November 25, the night before the government released its request, and over

300 Powell River residents attended.

The meeting gave society directors an opportunity to provide the community with an update on the work the society has been engaged in recently and show the challenges the roadbuilding project will have to overcome.

“We’re not asking the government to spend more money, just make BC Ferries more efficient, then use the benefits of those efficiencies to pay for the road,” he said.

Fribance said the meeting was very positive, though one resident expressed concerns about increased traffic.

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1. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21 5000 block Joyce Avenue A cash box containing an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the Powell River Recreation Complex. The money was collected as donations during the Celebration of Cultural Diversity event.

2. TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Marine Avenue at Arbutus Avenue Police stopped a red Pontiac Montana at approximately 10:50 am. The driver demonstrated signs of alcohol consumption and was requested to take a portable breathalyzer test. The driver refused, which resulted in the vehicle being impounded for 24 hours, a 90-day driver’s license suspension and a possible criminal charge of refusing or failing to provide a breath sample.

3. WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25 4700 block Marine Avenue A young male entered a business on Marine Avenue at approximately 2:30 1. AUGUST 20 pm and stole a video game system and 7300 block Duncan Street around 10 video games.

At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a 4. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 business. A MacBook laptop computer Barnet Street at Joyce Avenue was stolen from the business. Police A Volkswagen Jetta was stopped by continue to investigate and anyone police at 11:20 pm after failing to stop at with information on this crime is asked a red light. The driver demonstrated signs to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or of alcohol consumption and subsequently Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). failed two separate breathalyzers, which resulted in the immediate suspension 2. AUGUST 23 of the driver’s license for 90 days and 4700 Joyce Avenue impoundment of the vehicle for 30 days.

At 11:45 pm an RCMP officer was making patrols when he observed a 5. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 29 green recycle bin on fire in the alley Highway 101 near Homalco Road behind a retail store. The fire department A vehicle was stopped for speeding at attended and promptly extinguished the 11:45 pm. The driver demonstrated signs fire. There was no damage to the building of alcohol consumption and failed two or surrounding property. Anyone with separate breathalyzers. As a result, the information about this incident is asked vehicle was impounded for 30 days and to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or the driver’s licence was seized for 90 Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). days.

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City of Powell River and 77 other signatories are endorsing a call to push the provincial government for clear targets for energy performance of new buildings.

“Buildings have a significant role to play in curbing emissions,” said Karen Tam Wu, Pembina Institute’s buildings and urban solutions program director.

In BC, homes and buildings account for nearly a third of energy use and 12 per cent of carbon pollution.

“Not only are buildings an opportunity to curb carbon emissions and energy use, we believe implementing an ambitious plan on climate that includes a clear vision for the building sector, we can continue to grow our economy, encourage innovation, develop our skills and knowledge domestically, and create the opportunity to export our skills and products,” said Tam Wu. “This will take a bold vision and commitment from the government.”

Meanwhile, BC’s carbon tax will remain frozen at $30 per tonne until 2018 when it could be increased and the provincial government may introduce new emissions caps for industry, transportation and buildings.

That’s if the province adopts recommendations from the provincial Climate Leadership Team (CLT), a group tasked with updating BC’s 2008 climate action plan.

Premier Christy Clark appointed members from BC business, first nations, academia and the environmental sector to the team in May. “[It] has now delivered a thoughtful report full of innovative approaches that respects

the need to protect industry competitiveness and family affordability,” stated Mary Polak, BC environment minister, in a media release. “We will now work diligently with all stakeholders and all British Columbians to build our new climate plan.”

The group recommendations, released Friday, November 27, address the development of fiscal policy to protect the province’s economic competitiveness, its current carbon pricing and actions to reduce emissions.

The recommendations include setting a legislated target for 2030 of 40 per cent reduction from 2007 levels, increasing the carbon tax by $10 per tonne starting in 2018 when the current freeze expires and expanding carbon tax coverage in 2021 to include all accurately measured sources of carbon pollution.

The group is also recommending the government develop fiscal policy to protect emissions-intensive, trade-exposed sectors from future carbon-tax increases.

The recommendations also call for the development of reductions specific to industry, transportation and building sectors. The group would like to see improvements in the BC Building Code to make new construction more energy efficient over the next decade, a 2030 target for low-carbon fuels and a zero-emission vehicle standard in line with California and Quebec that would allow BC to move to electric cars.

It also recommends that industry commit to 100 per cent clean electricity by 2025 and cut methane emissions from the natural gas sector by 40 per cent over the next five years.

“The central challenge we wrestled with was how to strengthen BC’s climate policies and also maintain the economy’s competitiveness,” stated Matt Horne, BC associate regional director for Pembina and member of the team, in a media release.

Public consultations are planned for January and the completed climate plan is expected in the spring.

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Mayor Dave Formosa, who brought his grandchildren to the march, told those gathered that he was disappointed with the turnout.

“Climate change is a reality,” said Formosa. “It is all around us. I hope folks wake up.”

Formosa pointed to the rise in hurricanes, tropical storms, higher ocean levels and the province’s recent tough forest fire season as indicators that change is afoot. He noted that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau

has committed $2 million to providing aid in global climate justice.

Tla’amin elder Elsie Paul spoke to the gathering about creating a growing awareness of how wasteful society has become.

Neither MP Rachel Blaney nor MLA Nicholas Simons were able to attend the Powell River march due to Blaney participating in Campbell River’s march and Simons in Texada’s.

The march along the wa-

terfront culminated at the cenotaph with Julia Adam, One Voices Choir director, leading the group in “We Are the Ones We’re Waiting For,” a four-part song created from a line from African American civil rights poet June Jordan’s poem entitled “Poem for South African Women.”

The event wrapped up with a full house at the Patricia Theatre for a showing of Avi Lewis and Naomi Klein’s film, This Changes Everything.

anti-racism initiatives.

“PRDI is pleased to receive this funding,” said coordinator Megan Dulcie Dill.

According to Dulcie Dill, PRDI’s mandate is to support programs, events, education and projects that increase the awareness of diversity in the community.

“We work with various community partners on creating a network of support for cross-cultural understanding,” she said.

Some of PRDI’s upcoming local projects are a Tla’amin/ Powell River Education Project, LGBTQ PRIDE Powell River, Groundswell 2016 (Community

Conference and Powell River Social Strategy Plan) and Celebration of Cultural Diversity 2016.

The provincial funding will help sustain PRDI and enable the activities of the society, said Dulcie Dill.

“The vision is that the region is a welcoming, accepting, respectful and safe community for all,” she added.

PRDI is a registered, nonprofit charitable organization governed by a board of directors and guided by a steering committee whose members represent a crosssection of the community.

Teresa Wat, minister of International Trade

a n d R e s p o n s i b l e fo r Asia Pacific Strategy and Multiculturalism, announced $240,000 of grants to 24 communities that participate in BC Organizing Against Racism and Hate.

“Cultural diversity is vital to a strong and vibrant social and economic future for BC and acts of racism threaten that future,” stated Wat in a media release.

“Organizations like these funding recipients know the most effective ways to combat racism in their communities and I thank them for bringing the message of inclusivity to life throughout BC.”

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Residents of Powell River and Texada Island joined thousands of people around the world who participated in the Global Climate March, Sunday, November 29.

The events were organized in advance of the United Nations Climate Summit that runs from November 30 to December 11 brings world leaders together in Paris.

“It’s a very auspicious day,” said former City of Powell River mayor Stewart Alsgard, emcee of the event.

“More than 2,000 marches are happening worldwide, and in London and Paris, where the climate conference is about to begin. But also in Ashcroft, Terrace, Campbell River and here in Powell River and Texada Island.”

Approximately 50 people bundled up to walk the five kilometres from Willingdon Beach to Townsite, with another 20-30 joining at the cenotaph outside of Dwight Hall.

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Climate change now As world leaders prepared to gather in Le Bourget, France for the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, concerned residents of Powell River spent last Sunday marching for change.

Beginning at Willingdon Beach, they marched to the cenotaph in Townsite before heading to a packed Patricia Theatre for an afternoon showing of This Changes Everything, a feature-length documentary film on the catastrophic effects of climate change.

More than 2,000 communities worldwide participated in climate walks the day before global leaders began their 12-day meetings in France.

The message concerned citizens wanted to relay to their leaders is that swift action is required to counteract the damage we’ve already done to the planet.

In BC, the provincial Climate Leadership Team, assembled by Premier Christy Clark, has made many recommendations for updating 2008’s climate action plan.

The recomme nd at ion s The message concerned citizens released three want to relay to their leaders is days before that swift action is required to the global conference focus counteract the damage we’ve on protecting already done to the planet. the province’s economy, its current carbon pricing and actions to reduce emissions.

Proposed is an increase in carbon tax by 2018, expansion of carbon tax coverage by 2021, industry commitment to 100 per cent clean energy by 2025, and a 40 per cent reduction in emissions by 2030.

Stop and take another look at those dates. Do we really have that kind of time?

City of Powell River released its Integrated Community Sustainability Plan this summer, detailing the ways it will reduce its carbon footprint and greenhouse-gas emissions and began implementing those policies immediately.

This is how action works.

Powell River’s largest and longest-running bastion of industry, Catalyst Paper Corporation, recently purchased a new power generator that will convert waste steam into electricity. The purchase of the generator in partnership with BC Hydro will save the company nearly $5 million a year, and that is their bottom line, but it’s a environmentally sustainable move that is happening now, not 10 or 20 years in the future.

We need government to understand that climate change isn’t about 2018 or 2021, and it definitely isn’t about 2030. Climate change is about now, before it’s too late.

If world leaders are truly acting in the best interest of humanity, they will come away from the climate conference with recommendations that make a difference today. Now.

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By Katie Cameron I would like to talk about a new night (which was very dangerThere are lots of places to pass type of intimidation. I recently ous), given the finger, swore at, legally, but I still got passed at the did a housesitting job south of tailgated and intimidated big wrong times, even on a corner. town by Black Point and I had to time.

They would even pull out, missing These cars would ride right up my bumper by an inch, just when drive back into town every day to feed my cats. That’s where the to my rear bumper and try to the other car went by, scaring intimidation came into them, too. Many times I play. had to ride on the edge I drive a small car, and of the road to make When I was tailgated it was am an older person, so I way. This didn’t hapvery hard for me not to follow pen just once or twice, usually drive the speed it happened every time limit or a little over. But the car or truck and give them I had to drive in or out I soon found out that a piece of my mind. I am not a of town. wasn’t enough. If you Most tailgating is are driving south you vigilante, but I was tempted, done unconsciously or have to go at least 100 at least to let them know what negligently, very often kilometres or you get by drivers who consider tailgated. they were doing was wrong. themselves safe drivI get tailgated in town, but people usually settle down push me to drive faster. I spent ers. They think they are experiand realize they should do the half of my driving time looking in enced so they become complacent about how they drive. Tailgating speed limit, but driving south is my rearview mirror.

When there was more than one is against the law. Next time your another matter altogether.

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LETTERS » Official languages The recent Celebration of Cultural Diversity here in Powell River [“City welcomes changing popula-

tion,” November 18] in some ways felt like a dream and I was touched by it all.

The event’s MC, however, when setting up a French language musi-

cal act, proclaimed that French is “Canada’s second language.” The French language, in fact, is not a second-class Canadian language: it is the official

language, co-equal with English. Perhaps she intended to say “Canada’s other official language”?

My desire would be to see legislation in this nation

enacted elevating all aboriginal languages to “traditional languages of Canada,” protected in perpetuity.

An argument could therefore be made that Canada’s

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DAVE JOHNSON Duncan Street I just try to stay within my means at Christmas, because it doesn’t do any good to get stressed out. It just gives you ulcers and grey hair.

SILVANA LANG Victoria Street I do yoga for relaxation.

It helps me feel calm and elevates my spirit because Christmas can be a busy season.

European official languages are de facto subordinate to languages indigenous to North America.

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MIRA HICKS Pebble Beach Road Being with family or being in nature where it’s fresh and cold puts me in a Zen mood and keeps me from getting too stressed during the holidays.

TONY MENNITTI Nootka Street Right now it’s too early, so holiday worries haven’t hit me yet.

DAWN LITTLE Michigan Avenue To manage holiday stress our family has backed off a lot as far as gifts, baking and visiting goes.

We just try hang out together and relax.

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8« VIEWPOINT What if it was your son or daughter who was being tailgated and had no experience with it? Think what might happen to them.

When I was tailgated it was very hard for me not to follow the car or truck and

give them a piece of my mind. I am not a vigilante, but I was tempted, at least to let them know what they were doing was wrong.

Overall, my experience driving south was horrible and I’m sure I’m not the only one.

Please slow down, you can get anywhere in Powell River in 10 to 15 minutes. What’s the hurry?

Do you know how many accidents there are south of town? Judging by the amount of ambulances and police cars that go that

way, I would guess the number is high.

By the way, this wasn’t just men that were tailgating me, it was a lot of women, too.

Shame on you.

Katie Cameron was born and raised in Powell River and has lived here for 68 years.

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Nicholas Simon

Since my last update the legislative session ended in Victoria without much fanfare. I had the opportunity to respond to a motion that the government put forward suggesting that they continue to provide supports to people to live independent lives.

I pointed to the problems that have only increased since this government came into power and said that inequality would be this government’s legacy, having put all its eggs in the liquified natural gas (LNG) basket. My speech is available on my YouTube channel.

The New Democratic Party opposition put forward an energy policy, PowerBC, to demonstrate a way for our province to become a leader in promoting alternative energy, creating efficiencies in our homes and businesses, creating jobs throughout the province, all while protecting our farmland.

I was honoured to lay a wreath at the cenotaph in Sechelt this year. Thank you to representatives who laid the province’s wreath at other ceremonies, at the cenotaph in Powell River, and the legions on Texada Island and in Gibsons, Roberts Creek and Pender Harbour.

Standing next to me in Sechelt was the welldecorated veteran Marcel Croteau, who was personally invested with the Distinguished Flying Medal by King George on August 11,

1944. It was my privilege to sing the national anthem with him.

Homelessness weighed down our hearts and minds with the passing of Uncle Harry, who did not have a home. Because of a dedicated group of volunteers from the community, the provincial government will fund a shelter on the Lower Sunshine Coast throughout the cold season. At some point we will have to address the problem of the lack of shelters, or better, the reasons we need them.

Cultural diversity was celebrated again in Powell River, a place that will see many new faces from around the globe as the community grows and evolves. As usual, people from our diverse community came out to share elements of their cultures from the spiritual to the nutritional.

Despite our new federal government’s intention to legalize marijuana, outlets catering to medical consumers have been raided throughout the province in recent weeks. I had been assured that such actions would be unlikely, and believe that the raids should be

weighed against their social and legal costs.

Along with North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney, and accompanied by CEO Joe Nemeth, I was provided with a tour of Catalyst Paper Corporation’s new G13 turbine, which uses medium-pressure steam to generate 11 MW of electricity. This spectacular feat of engineering will reduce the company’s costs by $4.7 million per year.

I was pleased to participate in the Climate Action March with fellow Sunshine Coasters on Texada Island, including Phyllis Soles. She had just celebrated her 90th birthday party at the community hall with visiting family members and what looked like the entire population of the island.

Thank you to Kim Tournat in Davis Bay and Maggie Hathaway in Powell River, and to all the volunteers who help keep my offices open. Thanks also to everyone who contributes to making the Sunshine Coast a good place to live, those who help shoulder the burdens of others, and to those who help make those burdens lighter.

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City staff unveiled Powell River’s five-year draft financial plan at the the first of two open houses Wednesday, November 25.

The open house consisted of over 10 easels displaying poster-sized prints of budget line items, pie charts and line graphs.

Mayor and council, as well as the city’s chief financial and administrative officers, were on hand to answer questions and explain the financial plan to taxpayers.

“The city is way ahead of the curve compared to previous years,” mayor Dave Formosa stated in a media release.

While there was necessity to have the operation plan complete before city chief financial officer Shehzad Somji wrapped up his job in Powell River at the end of December, having the budget complete has been a long-held objective.

Formosa, who was on hand at the open house to speak with only a handful of taxpayers interested in the plan, said he was pleased with the plan being ready to go so far in advance.

City council has an annual May 15 deadline to complete the budgetary process and Mac Fraser, city chief administrative officer, explained that in years past the process would be left until near the deadline for completion.

Councillor Russell Brewer, also in attendance at the open house, said that hav-

MONEY TALKS: City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa [left] and councillor Russell Brewer, finance committee chair, were in attendance at an open house meeting to review the city’s 2016-2020 draft financial plan. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ing a financial plan that runs during a calendar year makes it easier for the city’s department managers to access the funds they need to plan spring projects.

“I am very pleased that council is in a position to approve our financial plan prior to the start of the next fiscal period that begins January 1,” said Brewer.

I am very pleased that council is in a position to approve our financial plan prior to the start of the next fiscal period that begins January 1.

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“We were also able to provide increased opportunities for public consultation with strong support from very capable management and staff.”

Brewer added it also gives the public more opportunity

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According to the mayor, this budget process has been more streamlined and the plan provides more relevant detail and data.

“In the past council got hung up on smaller line items. At the council level it really needs to be a higherlevel strategic view,” stated

Formosa.

Formosa noted despite the fact the city is facing several millions of dollars of infrastructure spending over the next decade with the replacement of the Haslam Lake water main, develop-

ment of a city-wide liquid waste management facility and a fire hall to replace the Courtenay Street station, the city is on the forefront of new revenue streams, including money from FortisBC for the passage of its natural gas pipeline through the city and leasing the city’s barge and ramp facilities.

Despite the city having its operational budget complete, staff will still have to wait until May to complete the tax-rate bylaw and wait for other necessary information from Powell River Regional District.

The draft five-year plan is available online at powellriver.ca. Questions about the plan can be sent via email to info@cdpr.bc.ca, calling 604.485.8601 or attending the second public meeting, scheduled from 5 to 7 pm on Wednesday, December 2 at Cranberry Seniors’ Centre.

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Powell River Board of Education is looking to further improve communication with parents after reinstating the District Parental Advisory Committee (DPAC) at its November 17 meeting.

Composed of representatives from each school’s Parental Advisory Committee (PAC), the DPAC will meet regularly with the school board.

However, according to some PAC members, principals and not the DPAC are the first line of communication between the board and parents.

“The principal is there and she

tells us what is going on at the school board,” said Janelle Behan, recently appointed president of James Thomson Elementary’s PAC. “We have a great relationship with our principal, Jasmin Marshman, and she attends all of our PAC meetings and keeps us in the loop.”

Behan said the PAC’s job is to raise funds for what they think the school needs, but superintendent of schools Jay Yule said the DPAC has a different purpose.

“The DPAC looks at broader policy initiatives that might be of interest to all schools,” said Yule.

“We meet to talk about district policy initiatives, rather than specific school initiatives.”

According to Yule, the DPAC had “faded” in years past before ultimately being disbanded by the board due to declining interest from parents.

Yule said the DPAC was reinstat-

ed this year as part of the board’s initiative to increase parental involvement.

At Brooks Secondary School, PAC president Kristy Cote said while they also mainly learn about school board activities through their school’s principal Jaime Burt, she supports any initiative that enhances communication with the school board.

“Learning in high school is more independent and there are less in-class ways to participate with your children,” said Cote. “As an attendee at DPAC meetings, I definitely feel a strong commitment and engagement from the school board trustees to further the communication channels with parents.”

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bol,” she said, “but many people pointed that out to me along the way.”

Aside from writing and measurement, Steinberg said geese also represent the spirit of sharing and collaboration, which provides a useful lesson to humanity on learning to work together.

“Geese fly in a V to make it easier for the birds behind,” she said. “It’s a really useful metaphor for leadership. You do the work and share the burden.”

Travelling around the world, Steinberg said what she saw reinforced her view that it is more important than ever for humanity to work together.

“It is a critical time,” she said. “It is urgent for each person to do the work, step up and act together as one on this planet.”

On a recent trip to Japan, Steinberg told a simplified version of the tale to children through a storyteller, using a technique known as tandem storytelling.

“It is beautiful,” she said, “to see your words and work reflected by another.”

By telling her personal tale, Steinberg said she is also sharing the message that humanity has more stories yet to tell and a wealth of imagination to draw them from.

“I stand up and tell adults once upon a time tales,” she said. “Take a risk and listen.”

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Next stop: Powell River.

By sharing her craft around the globe, self-funded storyteller Naomi Steinberg said she not only travels using unconventional means, such as cargo ships, but also transports listeners to other realms of imagination with the magic of rhyme, metre and cadence.

“With storytelling you can leap into another realm,” said Steinberg.

“Listening to the rhythmic lull of words, listeners get ready to step onto a magic carpet and journey into the land of once upon a time.”

But the life of an itinerant storyteller isn’t always easy, and Steinberg said her travels have sometimes seen some upset, particularly of the tummy variety.

Voyaging by cargo ship from BC to New Caledonia, Hong Kong, Japan and Vladivostok, she said it took her some time to gain her sea legs.

“After a while I understood that there were pretty much three forms of seasickness,” she said. “The throwing up stage, the tired stage and the hungry stage. Luckily, the seas were not that rough.”

Now returned to her home waters, Steinberg is bringing her round-theworld tale to Cranberry Community Hall, beginning with her story of Goosefeather and what she learned from her grandfather before he passed away.

Steinberg said her grandfather taught her the many uses for a goosefeather in France. From a writing implement to an arcane measuring device, the goosefeather was adopted as the rather ironic symbol of her flightless journey.

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Banff film festival tickets go on sale Selections to highlight cultural and environmental films CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Tickets for the Banff Mountain Film Festival in Powell River are now available as organizers ramp up for this year’s tour dates on January 8 and 9.

Jim Palm, event organizer, said the film festival, which has been returning for a decade to Powell River, is a community highlight for many.

“It’s just amazing how the community always rallies around this event,” he said. “There’s always a mad rush for tickets.”

Palm said that the lineup for the festival has yet to be decided and he plans to go through the film selections to find the works best suited for the Powell River audience.

He said he prefers to choose films that are on the shorter side to keep the festival moving along.

“This [festival] is more the cul-

WILD PLACES: The Important Places, winner of the Banff Mountain Film Festival best short, is one of the films that may be included in this year’s lineup. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

tural and environmental films with stories,” said Palm, who said the more extreme films are part of a different series called Radical

Reels that hasn’t come to Powell River yet.

Each year, Palm said the festival generally chooses to show its

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“Good films are hard to make but great films are nearly impossible,” stated Cory Richards, jury member of the 2015 festival, in a media release. “Our grand prize winner this year subtly weaves threads of family, unexpected friendship, raw vulnerability and extreme perseverance. The tapestry created is a powerful and deeply emotional human portrait, illuminating our innate shortcomings and vulnerabilities and our ultimate drive to connect with ourselves and the wilderness and overcome.”

This year doors will open at 5:45 pm to give patrons time for food and refreshments and an opportunity to mingle before the screenings start at 6:45 pm.

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“People have learned that if they don’t get them early,” said Palm, “they may not get to go.”

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Writer’s opinions about tough issues reach global audience Internationally read blogger posts alternate viewpoints MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.cocm

From off-the-grid beginnings in Lund using an improvised internet connection made of beer bottles, copper wire and duct tape, a local writer’s unique viewpoints are now read around the world.

Now a signature contributor to online news aggregate the Huffington Post in Canada, Powell River’s Joseph McLean said his aim with his writing is to expose views the mainstream media is overlooking.

McLean is owner of a local computer business and said he only spends part of his time online as what he calls an “unpaid opinionater.”

Writing “from the forest’s edge” on his Huffington Post blog, McLean said his goal is to offer thoughtful and heartfelt commentary on global events.

McLean’s first post was published in the wake of the Ottawa shootings in October of last year.

“The media was writing about how Canada had lost its innocence,” said McLean. “I wanted to offer a rebuttal because I didn’t think it was true. Canada didn’t

lose anything, nor were we that innocent.”

After posting a message on his public Facebook page, McLean said his words quickly went viral with many thousands of shares, ultimately coming to the attention of editors at the Huffington Post Canadian website.

“They sent me a message saying they really liked what I wrote,” said McLean. “Then they asked me if I wanted to become a blogger.”

Since then McLean has offered thoughtful words on pipeline protests on Burnaby Mountain and, more recently, the violent events in Paris.

“After the attacks in France, there was a lot of pushback that we shouldn’t be so supportive,” said McLean, “that we were hypocrites for mourning those in Paris and not Beirut.”

Wanting to start a discussion was the goal of his latest blog post entitled, “It is not wrong to mourn for Paris,” said McLean. He said he wanted to change the narrative around the event by discussing how standing with Paris is a starting point, not an end point, for compassion.

His words resonated as far as Las Vegas, where they were quoted in a hip-hop video posted on Youtube by recording artists Andrea Jones and Jered Tanner of the Mysteries Gone.

“They sent me a message saying

BLOGGING BUDDIES: Writer and blogger for the Huffington Post Canada Joseph McLean said his young sons, Kevin [left], one, and Ryan, four, often “help” while he’s writing. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

they used my post,” said McLean.

“I’m excited to have reached people so far away.”

McLean actually got his business start 20 years ago at Peak Publishing by saving the day with his technical know-how.

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“Yep, that was what I call my ‘Highlander phase,’” agreed McLean, laughing. “I even had a

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Often writing in the company of his two young sons, McLean said he’s going to continue reaching out with his viewpoints online. He also said he’d like to write a book one day.

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Valine said he spends around 20 hours a week at the hobby, making around three instruments a year, including inlayed guitars and mandolins, in his basement workshop.

The inspiration to make the harp, said Valine, came after meeting a Columbian harpist Martha Bonilla Zabala at Powell River’s Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific’s (SOAP), now PRISMA. After

meeting her, Valine said he wanted to see if he could build the instrument.

Using local wood from a mill in Lund, Valine said he assembled the harp with Douglas fir and spruce for the sound chamber and broadleaf maple, with a lamination of tiger maple, for the neck and pillar.

Valine’s harp will be on display starting this week at Rockit Music on Alberni Street.

“People can look at it if they like,” said Valine, “or if they want to make noise with it, they can.”

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A Powell River accountant and mother of three has been named one of the top 10 BC graduates of the certified general accountants (CGA) program.

Ranked in the top 10 out of 825 graduates in the Chartered Professional Accountants of BC program, Patricia Winchell is now a chartered professional accountant (CPA) in addition to being a certified general accountant (CGA).

“It was quite surprising to get that letter in the mail,” said Winchell, “and to find out that I was one of the top 10 in BC is quite an honour.”

A mother to children aged three, six and eight, Winchell said she completed the CGA program over the span of eight years while working part-time as an accountant at Catalyst Paper Corporation.

“It’s been a long process,” said Winchell, “a lot of late nights and early mornings.”

In addition to completing courses and sitting a final exam to earn their CPA, CGAdesignation students must have a university

degree and complete 24 months of professional work experience, a process that can take anywhere between six and 10 years.

Initially starting her career at Catalyst in 2007 as work-experience engineering student at Univeristy of BC, Winchell said she switched to accounting after having her first child.

“I enjoy the flexibility of accounting,” said Winchell. “There are always little puzzles to solve.”

Winchell said she is thankful the paper corporation, as well as her husband, has been understanding and flexible over the last few years.

Winchell attended a convocation ceremony Saturday, November 21, at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

“I never attended my first graduation from UBC,” said Winchell. “I was excited to go to this one.”

The next goal for Winchell is to compete in the upcoming BC Bike Race with her husband.

“It feels great to have free time again,” said Winchell. “We’ve already done a few training rides, including one in Sechelt on the way back from Vancouver.”

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Hedging his bets on the afterlife, a local woodworker has created a 30-stringed Celtic harp.

“I’m getting older now so I want to make sure I’ll have something to do when I get to heaven,” joked instrument-maker Robert Valine, ”although I might have to learn how to make pitchforks, too, just in case.”

Valine, now 79 years old, said he learned how to make musical instruments under the tutelage of a craftsman in Portugal in the early ‘70s.

Working at a woodshop on the Azores Islands, he stayed late into the night building mandolins and guitars.

Valine, a retired woodworking teacher, said he builds instruments to keep his mind sharp and active.

“The original retirement plan was to sit in an easy chair while my wife brought me beer,” said Valine, “but that didn’t work out.”

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Kings sweep Cowichan in double header Team claims second in Island Division with four-point weekend ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again. Through four games against the Cowichan Valley Capitals this season, two things had been constant for Powell River Kings. First, all four games had been played at the Island Savings Centre in Duncan and, second, the Kings had lost in each contest by a combined score of 21-9.

With two games on tap at the Hap Parker Arena in a weekend double header, the Kings were searching for a change in fortune and a move up to second spot in the Island Division standings.

On Friday night, the Kings got out to a stellar start, firing 11 shots on the Capitals goaltender before the visitors were able to take a shot of their own. Despite the Kings’ dominance, a power play tally by Jonny Evans at the 8:38 mark was the only goal of the first period.

In the second period, the Kings continued to pour on the pressure.

Colton Sandberg notched his first goal of the season and Nick Halagian added his sixth late in the frame for a 3-0 lead after 40 minutes. Despite the lead and a 32-16 advantage in shots, the game was still in the balance against a Capitals team who are one of the higher scoring clubs in the BC Hockey League (BCHL).

It was the beginning of the third period, however, that turned the game firmly in Powell River’s favour.

Cowichan came into the weekend as the league’s most penalized team, being shorthanded a total of 151 times in 26 games. Powell River, by comparison, had sent opposition to the power play 82 times in their 25 contests.

That lack of discipline shone through as Cowichan conceded a double minor for spearing and a major for fighting inside the opening five minutes of the third period. As a result, the Kings scored three power

POWER FORWARD: Powell River Kings’ Kyle Betts rushes the puck toward the net during the first period on Saturday night in game two of a double-header against Cowichan Valley Capitals. Kings took all four points on the weekend, defeating the Capitals 6-1 on Friday and 3-1 on Saturday. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

play goals by Jeremy LeClerc, Curtis McCarrick and Andy Stevens.

Goaltender Jeff Smith’s shutout bid was spoiled later in the third, but the 20-year-old goaltender still stopped 29 of 30 Cowichan shots for his 13th win of the season, guiding Powell River to their first win over Cowichan this season, a 6-1 final score.

“We weren’t happy with our first four games in Cowichan and coming back home the guys were pretty pumped to play them and it showed when we came out,” said Smith after the game. “I don’t think I had a shot until there was nine minutes left in the first period.”

Head coach Kent Lewis said he was pleased with the team’s play, especially their special teams, including a power play that went 4-6.

“Every game you need to win the special-teams battle and while I thought we were pretty disciplined, the penalty count ended up six a side,” said Lewis.

On Saturday, the two teams met in the second leg of the double header.

Cowichan came out with a lot more life in the first period, despite dressing just 16 skaters, ultimately scoring the opening goal. Rylan Ball countered for the Kings in the first after he banked in a puck off the Capitals netminder from behind the goal line.

A scoreless second period was highlighted by a overturned Cowichan goal. As Smith attempted to cover up a puck, a Cowichan forward poked it in. After signalling a goal, the officials reversed it, which proved to be pivotal.

LeClerc scored early in the third and Kyle Betts added an empty netter to round out a 3-1 win and the weekend sweep.

Smith kicked aside 34 Cowichan shots to improve his record to 14-8.

“The night after a blowout, it’s always tight, and we prepared our guys for that,” said Lewis. “They came out hungry and ready and we had to try and make them frustrated by playing disciplined and playing the right way.”

Powell River Kings have now won

four straight games dating back to November 21 against the Merritt Centennials, the team’s second longest streak of the season.

With a record of 16-10-0-1, Powell River now sits second in the Island Division. The team is two points back of Nanaimo Clippers with a game in hand, and one ahead of Cowichan, also with a game in hand.

Kings entertain Victoria Grizzlies at Hap Parker Arena this weekend.

Powell River has failed to beat the Grizzlies in three previous matchups this season.

“They’re a team that comes in here and doesn’t like to play us,” said Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer.

“It’s going to be an intense weekend. Any time you have a team in your building back to back, you need four points and I expect it to be a typical Powell River-Victoria game; fast-paced, chippy and the more disciplined team will generate chances and likely win the game.”

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Villa ties Victoria club in scoreless match

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Powell River Villa drew 0-0 against Vantreights FC on a bitterly cold Saturday, November 28, evening at Finlayson Field in Victoria.

Both teams are in the middle of the Division 2 pack, separated by two points, with Vantreights one spot ahead.

The frosty turf and slippery ball resulted in a fast

game as temperatures slid below freezing and the ball skipped around the field.

Villa kept possession for the majority of play and dictated the pace, although coach Chris McDonough acknowledged the club couldn’t quite break through.

“Getting our away point is always tough in this league, so we were happy to get that and stay in the middle of the pack,” said McDonough. “We were disappointed not to get the win, but in a league where there’s a lot of parity, getting a road point with all the travel we do is tough.”

Villa had quite a few chances on goal in the first half, but were blocked by a solid Vantreights defence.

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McDonough said he was the team’s most dangerous player on Saturday, as well as in the last three to four games.

“He was creating a lot of chances down the wing and set up a few crosses that

went in, but we couldn’t quite finish them off,” said McDonough. Since coming to Canada from Mexico earlier this year, Rosales has been steadily improving through the season, and he has been a nice addition to the team, said McDonough.

With 10 minutes to go in the second half, Harry just missed the net in a closerange shot.

“Vantreights is really good team,” said McDonough.

“We weren’t quite able to break them down in the final third and I think that’s the takeaway for us.”

Villa were organized defensively throughout the game. Vantreights had one good chance to score in the first half, but the ball was put wide.

Villa goalkeeper Matt

Liknes was solid when the ball came near, but did not see a lot of action.

Powell River has been raising the level of play in the last two matches, due to getting some personnel back that were missing at the beginning of the season.

Villa’s next scheduled game will be a big one as the club tries to break into the top half of the division.

Villa plays against Sooke Loggers in their last home game of the year before the holiday break. Both teams are currently tied with 11 games played and 15 points.

The match takes place at Timberlane Field on Sunday, December 6, at 1:30 pm.

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Arthur (Art) Lawry Art passed away November 29 at the age of 95 years. He was predeceased by his infant daughter Susan. Art is survived by his wife of 66 years Audrey, sons Blake (Janet), Blair (Lorraine) and Brad (Glynis), daughter Catherine (Rick), grandchildren Christy, Christopher, Ashley, Sean and Brittany and eight great-grandchildren.

Art was born and raised in Fernie, BC. He joined the 8th Army Field Regiment from 1940 to 1945. He was an active member of Royal Canadian Legion for many years, receiving the Palm Leaf and life membership.

Art enjoyed fishing, painting, soccer, golf, camping and playing cards with his family. He worked for many years at the Bay in Trail and Powell River, and later managed the Fields store.

A memorial service will be held Friday, December 4, at 1 pm at Royal Canadian Legion, with tea to follow downstairs.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of choice.

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Bill passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family following a courageous battle with cancer. Through it all he continued living life to the fullest and maintained his thoughtfulness of others. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years Fran, daughter Laura Lingard (Travis), foster daughter Roxanne Boese (Lester) and granchildren Trey Lingard and William and Brandon Boese.

Bill is also survived by his sister Carol Maurer (Hans).

Bill was born and raised in Powell River. Many will remember him as a longtime manager at Valley Building Supplies. He enjoyed the simple things in life: the outdoors, a love of animals, his property and his family.

The family would like to thank Dr. DuToit, Dr. Hoffert and Dr. May, intensive care unit nurses and the palliative care team. We would also like to give a special thanks to Janet (oncology). We felt very supported by family and friends who took care of everything for many months, including animals, meals, visiting and phoning.

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1125 Lost SET OF keys, truckers bar and yellow tag on key ring, Duncan and Marine. 604.485.9744.

SILVER EARRING with blue stone, sentimental value, if found please drop off at the Powell River Peak office.

1135 Personal Messages

FREE TIBET

Invitation to all Powell River Archery Club members, past members and their families

1165 Volunteers

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED This Christmas, give your time and be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army. Volunteers are needed for their 2015 Christmas Kettle Campaign. You will be giving to your Community in a BIG way!

604.414.4102

1205 Career Opportunities TIM HORTONS 4700 Joyce Avenue, Full Time with benefits/Part Time/Nights/ Early Mornings/Weekends.

Some high school education. $10.50-$12/hr + Benefits. Wage based on experience/availability.

Apply in person or email prtimhortons@yahoo.ca or online@ WorkAtTims.com

1215 General Employment

Registered Health Care Aide Wanted Powell River Home Care Services is seeking professional, compassionate and reliable caregivers to provide hourly and overnight care to our clients. We are in need of full or part-time employees, competitive wages ($18.34/hour) and benefit packages.

Please contact Michelle 604.485.2566

Christmas Shoot Saturday, December 5 • 12 to 4 pm Swan Road, across from the Christmas tree farm just south of Stillwater Lunch provided For more information call Mike at 604.483.3918.

A celebration of life will be held at United Church Trinity Hall at 1 pm on Saturday, December 5. Donations may be sent to Powell River Hospital Foundation.

Buy • Sell • Trade Hire • Rent

tickets: Members $25 non-members $30 From 604.414.5086 or from Sweet Shoppe in the mall Cranberry Seniors Centre 6792 Cranberry Street

SOLID, GRAY, female short haired adult cat near Powell Lake. SPCA. 604.485.9252.

1010 Announcements

Alcoholics Anonymous

Christmas Dinner

Catered by Laughing Oyster

friday, December 11 5:30 pm

Powell River Hospital Foundation is working to improve your health care.

• • • • •

8000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 9000 TRANSPORTATION

2966 PEBBLE BEACH ROAD Fri and Sat 1 pm to 5 pm 604.485.2231 Ask about our Christmas Special!

BREak ThE ChaIns 1040 Card of Thanks

Thank you

The family of the late Coree Crawford would like to thank our friends and extended family for joining us for Mom’s celebration of life. The many well wishes from cards, flowers, food donations and calls have been very comforting. Thanks for the many laughs from all the “Coree” stories; they will be forever cherished.

To Dr. Burns and all medical staff at Powell River General Hospital, thank you. Over the past 10 years the sincere care Mom received was greatly appreciated.

Thank you to Beach Gardens Resort and Marina and Laughing Oyster Restaurant for their great food and venues for Mom’s celebrations.

Mom has gone to be with dad.

Sincerely, Ann-Marie, Rob, Paul and families

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1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, fall clean up and removal, garbage or rubbish, small moves and all odd jobs, also clean up yard for firewood, rodent removal, reasonable rates. 604.344.2171.

C L AY G L O S L E E G e n e r a l Contractor. Concrete foundation and retaining walls, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop consulting. 604.483.6153.

ONE TON dump truck, mid size back hoe w/landscaping attachments. 604.483.1018.

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 ELECTRICAL, 500 ft BX cable, 30 pot lights w/80 ft of track, 10 mixed junction boxes, 12 plus Siemens circuit breakers. 604.489.0050.

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.

SET OF 4 Yokohama ice guard winter tires, 185/65 R15 $200.

604.483.9376.

5050 Legal Services

Hurt in an Accident?

Call David Garling Barrister & Solicitor

604.485.2818

4581 Marine Avenue 5520 Legal/Public Notices

LAND ACT: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that A&A Trading Ltd. of Campbell River, BC, has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Surrey, for Industrial Log Handling situated on Provincial Crown land in the vicinity of Snout Point. The Lands File Number for this application is 2411660. Comments on this application may be submitted in two ways: 1) Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision Database website at www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ ApplicationPosting/index.jsp 2) By mail to the Senior Land Officer at 200 – 10428 153rd Street, Surrey, BC V3R 1E1. Comments will be received by the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations until January 9, 2016. Comments received after this date may not be considered.

Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact Information Access Operations at the Ministry of Technology, Innovation and Citizens’ Services in Victoria at www.gov.bc.ca/citz/iao/.

Christmas guitar and amplifier 1/2 PRICE SALE

Kid and adult sizes

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

3560 Pets “ARRAY”, female, English lop rabbit, 3 year old sweetie who would like to hop into your life! SPCA. 604.485.9252.

“ARTUS”, gorgeous himalayan, nice, super looking cat, check out my picture on the web or meet me in person. SPCA 604.485.9252.

“BABY”, beautiful female tortoishell, long haired senior cat would love a retirement home.

SPCA. 604.485.9252.

“CAROL”, wasting your lap?, this sweet, pretty, shorthaired, fray tabby cat could help out. 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. classifieds@prpeak.com

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

6545 Hall Rentals

3560 Pets

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

MICE-A-PALOOZA, sweet, tiny, baby mice seeking mouse friendly habitats. SPCA 604.485.9252.

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

604.485.3711.

“MILO”, gray tabby and white cat, 2 year old short haired boy, nice addition to your family. SPCA. 604.485.9252.

ROSCO, PAYTON, STITCH, RASCALL and BINX, gorgeous ferrets, awesome pets. SPCA. 604.485.9252.

6055 Open Houses

604.485.7927

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.

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

classifieds@prpeak.com

9135 Motorcycles

10 am to 4 pm Recently renovated throughout, 3-bdrm, 1,300 sq ft home, ready to move into now For more information call 604.485.9220 or view house at bcforsalebyowner.com

6560 Houses for Rent 4-BDRM, GRIEF Point, NP, NS, 5-appl, references required $1,100/mth plus utilities.

604.487.1250.

NORTH Sliammon Sacred Heart Church Craft Fair Sliammon Salish Centre 6686 Sliammon Rd Sat Dec 5, 10 am - 2 pm

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 $4,200.

604.485.5392.

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

604.483.3389.

2006 CHEVROLET HHR, 4-dr, sunroof, excellent condition, 125,000 kms $4,600. 1.778.388.4601.

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.

Get a Group Join the Loop!

ADVERTISE YOUR GARAGE SALE IN PEAK CLASSIFIEDS!

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s

Booking deadline: Mondays at 4 pm

2005 FORD Sporttrak XLT, 4x4, 4-door, 165,000 kms $6800.

604.485.2188.

classifieds@prpeak.com

8325 Sand & Gravel

604.485.5313 9185 Boats

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

604.483.8007

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.

604.485.2038

CRAFT FAIRS

Mechanics on Duty

9145 Cars

Rent • Buy • Sell

211 - 4675 Ontario Ave Sat Dec 5, 8 am Moving sale, furniture, collectables, kitchenware

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

6915 Mobiles/Pads

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

WESTVIEW

Hands Across The Water Giant Garage Sale Sat Dec 5, 10 am - 2 pm Assumption School Gym

2001 KAWASAKI 650 XLR, enduro, runs great, 30,000 kms $2,150 OBO. 604.414.8428.

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.

Garage Sales

WCB and fully insured

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

4014 Joyce Avenue

PR APARTMENTS

485.HELP (4357)

Saturday, December 5 Sunday, December 6

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $550 - $800/mth

TREES PRUNED AND HEDGES TRIMMED

OPEN HOUSE

“TEKO”, super handsome siamese cat, this 7 years young boy is seeking siamese lovers. SPCA 604.485.9252.

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm

8220 Lawn & Garden

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.

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.

Tube and solid-state amplifiers

Call Bob at 604.485.2322 for appointment to view

EXECUTIVE HOME FOR RENT 5 BR/2 BA, Beautiful 5 bedroom home w/view on 1.8 acres.

Hardwood floors, skylights, vaulted ceilings, woodland gardens, huge deck with built-in benches and finished garage/ workshop. No smoking or pets.

References required. $1700 + utilities Available Jan 01 sandhyakayak@gmail.com

6965 Suites for Rent

Acoustic and electric guitars and basses

Free beginner lessons with each guitar sold

6560 Houses for Rent

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

Merry Christmas FREE DRAW • Two free yards of garden or turf soil, or aged mulch • Draw forms at T&R office • Draw date: December 21 Gift certificates available Closed December 25 to January 2 Monday - Friday 7 am to 5 pm • Closed Saturday and Sunday 604.485.2234 • tandrcontracting.ca • 4240 Padgett Road

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.

REDUCED FOR quick sail!

Catalina 27, full sail set, 4-stroke, 5-hp, Honda $1,500 OBO. 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.

26’ CORSAIR Excela 5thwheel 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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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.

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 ❑

Cheque # Visa/MC # ________________________

Guaranteed Classifieds

45

FOR $

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We will run your 15-word private party classified and GUARANTEE it until it sells **

CALL TODAY! 604.485.5313

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Want your office to be mugged by POWELL RIVER PEAK, POWELL RIVER KINGS and RIVER CITY COFFEE?

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Email your request for an office mugging to either Powell River Kings or Powell River Peak.

Every week, we’ll draw one lucky office and every Thursday morning players from Powell River Kings will join promo team members from Powell River Peak and River City Coffee to surprise that business’ staff with Powell River Kings game tickets, Peak mug and free coffee from River City Coffee!

Just email us the name of your business, address and approximately how many staff we’ll be mugging, then keep your eyes peeled for some surprise visitors!

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of December 2 to 7, 2015 ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19

a

The great artist in you makes a fairly dramatic appearance. You accomplish something that gets noticed and that constitutes some sort of fresh start.

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Your social life takes up all your time. You receive a constant stream of invitations that you accept with pleasure, even if you know you’re burning the candle at both ends sometimes.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You have a lot of work on your hands if you have big plans for the holidays this year. Time is a scarce commodity, but your parties are a real success in the end.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23

DOWN 1. Oodles 2. Do magazine work 3. Showroom model 4. Walk laboriously

5. Shoot the breeze 6. Hummus holder 7. Burden 8. Flower part 9. Lumberjack’s tool 10. By way of 11. “Don’t ___!”

16. Sing one’s own praises 20. Rooster’s mate 22. Swearing-in words 24. Newbie 25. Way off the highway 26. Church nook 27. Miner’s quest 28. Handwriting on the wall 29. Tree rustler 30. Baltic or Bering 31. Kind of child 35. Torcher’s misdeed 37. Ballpoint, e.g.

38. Antenna 40. Official decree 43. Musical composition 44. Ending with hard or soft 46. Comfy spot 47. Time to beware 48. Paper contents 49. Devoured 50. Reel’s partner 51. Grade A item 53. Grazing locale

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You’re deeply moved when you learn about a visit from a family member that you only see very rarely and who means a lot to you. You go all out in order to welcome this person.

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22

SUDOKU

It’s very easy to get along with you. You’re not afraid of some hard work and you’re willing to start preparing a few recipes for the upcoming holiday parties.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 You find yourself taking over the boss’s chair while he or she goes on a well-deserved vacation. This could have an extremely positive long-term impact on your career.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You’re the centre of attention for one reason or another. It’s possible that you could save someone, even if it’s only by being a good listener.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You go all out where gifts and parties with friends and family are concerned. You’re extremely generous and this gives you an extraordinary sense of well-being.

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

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

ACROSS 1. Was ahead 4. Misprint 8. Spanish sparkling white†wine 12. Flowery verse 13. Drops from the sky 14. ___ of Evil 15. Far-off place 17. Tap trouble 18. Rose 19. Grayish 21. “Give it ___!”

23. Bonus 27. Inexpensive travel period 32. Big, fat mouth 33. Skip past 34. Midmorning 35. Hand holders 36. TV room 37. Small shorebird related to the sandpiper 39. Provide, as with some quality 41. Word on a Ouija board 42. Be familiar with 45. Violin bow additive 49. “Diamonds ___ Girl’s Best Friend” 52. Formal retraction 54. Informal term for clothing 55. Fertilizer component 56. Couple or so 57. Nose out 58. Close, as an envelope 59. Beast of burden

You feel like getting out more and discovering lots of wonderful things. You decide to spend the holidays under a tropical sun or feature exotic flavours on your holiday menu.

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!

It’s not easy to coordinate a busy social life when your work is demanding. You need to take the decision to back off a bit, so don’t hesitate to accept invitations from your friends.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You may lay your hands on a nice sum of money and you’re sure to treat yourself. This situation shows you off to advantage and improves your self-esteem.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 You’re already planning some parties that will bring together your relatives. You have lots of inspiration to create your very own masterpiece.

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OR g RANg E TuR RADE ‘A’

HOL kEY OR IDAY TOD HAM AY!

Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS TILL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT DECEMbER 2 - 8

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35 Vanilla plus ice Cream $ 98 5 $

Island Farms

1% Chocolate Milk

Broccoli Crowns ¢

98

1l

Island Farms

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

WHOLESOME FOOD

baby White potatoes

romaine lettuce

/lb 2.16/kg

68

/lb 1.50/kg

texas

48

3

100 g

baker

$ 68 potatoes 3 lb bag

68

¢

pork Dinner Sausage

3

$ 98 /lb 8.77/kg

bottom round baron of beef FRESH

Chicken Thighs

2

Cervelat Salami $

100 g

530 g

Crusty rolls

pkg of 6

1

$ 98

pumpkin Cream rolls

3

$ 98

660 g

100 g

48 100 g

1

$ 98

rye bread

/lb 1.50/kg

Strawberry pie or Apple Crisp 680 g

4

$ 98

GROCERY

5

$ 48

Pork Tenderloin

$ 28

F R E S H D A I LY

Perogies 2 5 $

CHeeMO

FRESH

2

Smoked Turkey breast

/lb 2.16/kg

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

Made Fresh In Store

48

bavarian $ Meatloaf

¢

each

red Grapefruit

1

Freybe

98 1 98 ¢

1

$ 48

Old Fashioned Ham

¢ $

Cooking Onions

Frozen yogurt or Sherbert 1.65 l

/lb 2.16/kg

Chinese Mandarin Oranges

FOR

/lb 12.08/kg

5

$

28 /lb 11.64/kg

3

$

68 /lb 8.11/kg

FOR

Assorted 907 g

adams 100% natural

peanut r butdte 500 g

nature valley

hunts

Granola s bar 130 - 230 g

Thick & rich Sauce pasta ato sauce 680 ml

assorted

2 45 25

assorte

Or tom

$ 98 pillSbury

Frozen pizzas

Or pizza pops Assorted 370 - 400 g

Kuraidori Portable Induction Cooktop

2

$ 98

$

FOR

VlASiC

pickles Assorted 1l

3

$

FOR

CATelli

$ 48

pasta

Conventional or Gluten-free 340 - 900 g

2

$ 98

2$99 7 97 $

Instant, uniform heat with precise temperature control provides safer, faster and more energy-efficient performance than traditional cooktops LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS AT MITCHELL BROTHERS 604.483.4949 • 5687 MANSON AVENUE