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Swimmer reflects on complex Longtime patron looks back on four decades at indoor pool

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It’s opportune that Ray Tyrrell will be one of 40 people vying for a draw prize during the Powell River Recreation Complex 40th birthday celebration on Sunday, December 13. He has been swimming and exercising at the recreation complex since it opened.

The 80-year-old said he is sorry that another long-time swimmer, Bruce Ede, will not be at the birthday celebration.

“He was a very compassionate individual and I liked seeing him at the pool,” said Tyrrell. Ede died in October.

Born in South Shields, England, Tyrrell enjoyed swimming as a child and competing with school teams as a teenager.

After coming to Canada, he lived in Kemano, BC, and worked in a powerhouse. A pool was constructed as the community’s centennial project in 1967. Tyrrell also became a lifeguard and swimming instructor.

Moving to Powell River, he was employed for 27 years as an electrician in the mill, then owned by MacMillan Bloedel, and frequently rode his bicycle to and from work.

Tyrell swam in City of Powell River’s outdoor pool, which was located beside Egmont Street on the grounds of École Côte du Soleil and paid 25 cents to do so.

“I remember people asking why we needed an indoor pool when we had an outdoor one, as well as an ocean and lots of lakes,” sais Tyrrell. “I responded, ‘Try swimming in them in December.’”

Tyrrell rides his bicycle to the recreation complex where he works out in the gym before heading to the pool for his regular 40 lengths. He took advice regarding changing up his strokes and swims one length of front crawl and the return as breaststroke. “I was told if you do that you wouldn’t have any back problems,” he said.

Tyrrell spends more time at the recreation complex these days than he did before his wife Jean died in September. Although she had never smoked, she succumbed to lung cancer. »2

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LIFE’S BLESSING: Ray Tyrrell enjoys his regular swimming and exercise regime at Powell River Recreation Complex. He has been attending the facility since it opened 40 years ago. JOYCE CARLSON PHOTO

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Recreation facility celebrates 40th anniversary 1« MEMORIES “I always wanted to get finished each morning and get home to her,” said Tyrrell, his eyes tearing up. The couple was married for more than 60 years, having met when Jean was 17.

Tyrrell said he misses his wife deeply but has great support from his son and daughter-in-law in Powell River, as well as two grandchildren attending university.

Another close relative is his wife’s sister who resides in Campbell River. “She emigrated with us and lived with us for a time,” he said.

With more time now to exercise, Tyrrell is typically at the recreation complex between 7 and 7:15 am and stays for a couple hours.

“I’ve always enjoyed swimming and want to live a long, long time, so I keep doing it,” said Tyrrell.

“This is a great facility and it’s been a blessing to be able to come here.”

Neil Pukesh, manager of recreation for Parks, Recreation and Culture, has noted Tyrrell’s dedication and that of others.

Pukesh moved to Powell River just over a year ago and has worked in public and private recreation facilities from brand new to a $54-million makeover, including Burnaby Four Rinks.

He recognizes the recreation complex as a focal point in the community.

“It has a lot of sentimental value for people who take pride in it and has more than served its purpose over the last 40 years,” said Pukesh.

The recreation complex requires major upgrading that will be part of a 10-year plan to be created when a series of public meetings and focus groups is completed, said Pukesh.

“Our staff does a great job of

GRAND OPENING: Deputy mayor Bob Tucker cuts the ribbon at the opening of Powell River Recreation Complex on December 13, 1975. This weekend marks the complex’s 40th anniversary. POWELL RIVER HISTORICAL AND MUSEUMS ARCHIVES PHOTO

ing, but we have a lot of visitors from out of town or new residents that find the signage helpful,” said Pukesh.

Durable, rubberized flooring in the concession areas, warm rooms and bathrooms has replaced I’ve always enjoyed swimming fading, old and want to live a long, long flooring. time, so I keep doing it. This is Replacing the original permaa great facility and it’s been a nent seating blessing to be able to come here. in Evergreen Theatre at a RAY TYRELL cost of $80,000 POWER RIVER RECREATION COMPLEX PATRON was the major done, he said. “Sometimes the upgrade for 2015. Telescopic seating for the rest of the theatre is besmall things go a long way.”

Directional signage is also one ing evaluated.

For the coming year, there will of those small things that have been undertaken. “We might know be lighting and sound upgrades where everything is in the build- for the theatre, additional replacemaintenance and has made a lot of great suggestions,” he added.

“We’re trying to knock them off the list as we go.”

Some esthetic “brightening up,” such as painting, has already been

ment flooring and more fitness equipment.

In addition, Pukesh said energy-efficiency upgrades will help reduce expenses. “It’s something the public wouldn’t see because it is on the backend, but makes a difference in a 150,000-square foot building,” he said.

More programs are being contemplated on top of the 25 that have been added recently, including a three-on-three youth hockey league.

“Our goal is to have Powell River be one of the healthiest communities in BC within the next five years,” said Pukesh. “With the regional recreation study complete in early 2016, it’s going to be an exciting year for us.”

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Sunday, December 13, can enter the free draw for a one-year family pass by filling out a form at the lower foyer reception desk.

Pukesh said he and all the recreation complex staff are looking forward to celebrating with the community this Sunday, December 13, beginning at 1 pm. There will be free skating and swimmer, free cupcakes, hot chocolate and coffee as well as some entertainment.

Ending the celebration will be the special key draw with 40 finalists whose names have been drawn every day since the contest launched on November 4. Through out the day, there will be several draws for complex gift cards.

See pages 13 to 16 for more recreation complex memories and photos, as well as the December 13 birthday celebration schedule.

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Sea Fair future in doubt as organizers regroup

Call for award nominees Organizers of the BC Achievement Awards are calling on residents to nominate members of the community for the annual awards.

Since 2003, over 300 BC residents have received the awards for community work such as coaching a sports team, volunteering or providing public art.

Past local winners of the awards include current Peak Publisher Joyce Carlson in 2009 and a then-17-yearold Mallory Statham in 2004, both for their community involvement.

For more information or to nominate someone for an award, go to bcachievement.com. Nominations close on January 15.

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SUMMER BUMMER: Sea Fair is in danger of losing its position as Powell River’s longest running summer festival. Organizers face challenges recruiting dedicated individuals such as [left to right] Christopher Weekes, Wendy McGee and Eddie Romangnoli to help organize and staff the annual event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

jected at $52,000. Garden said the festival could be run for $45,000, but that would be without any extras. The festival’s fireworks alone cost $13,000, she said.

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director has said he would like to take a break, said Garden.

“People aren’t expected to do this for the rest of their lives, but there’s no one to replace this person,” she said.

Add to that, money troubles. “Sea Fair is broke,” said Garden.

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remainder of the budget comes from revenue generated by the carnival and vendors.

Garden explained Sea Fair has been receiving grantsin-aid from the City of Powell River, but the $2,500 they have been given annually covers only a small part of its cost.

City of Powell River councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said the city is aware the festival is having tough times.

“Council wants to work on trying to make a success of this longstanding event,” said Leishman. “No one wants to see it go by the wayside.”

Leishman added the Sea Fair committee has not approached council to request additional funding this year, but it has encouraged Garden to do so.

When Garden heard there was community interest in reviving logger sports this summer, she thought a partnership could be mutually beneficial for both Willingdon Beach events.

Both require vendors, 24hour security, insurance to operate, among other efficiencies, she said.

Members of the Sea Fair committee brought the idea of working together to a logger sports meeting on Thursday, December 3, but were turned down. “I’m feeling pretty demoralized now,” said Garden.

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Bob Marquis, who is helping to bring together the committee to organize logger sports again this year, suggested the Sea Fair committee look at other potential partnerships, such as Kathaumixw.

“It’s not that I or anybody wants to keep it separate; it’s always been separate,” said Marquis. “[Garden] was told by many people at the meeting that they were there for logger sports and Sea Fair is another entity.”

Now Garden is considering the idea of changing the frequency of Sea Fair.

Garden said because the summer is becoming increasingly packed with events, and volunteers and funds are stretched thin, it may be a good idea to alternate Sea Fair with International Choral Kathaumixw, which happens every second year.

“I know people want to see Sea Fair stay,” she said, “but it’s a real big challenge.”

The Sea Fair society board is meeting on Thursday, December 17 to decide the festival’s fate.

Marine Avenue Business Association was forced to cancel its annual Santa Parade on Sunday, December 6, after high winds and heavy rains made it unsafe to continue with the event.

A cancellation announcement was made on social media late Sunday morning and winds were upwards of 70 kilometre per hour by the parade’s scheduled 3 pm start time.

Organizers also announced the event would not be rescheduled to a later date due to the busy holiday season and conflicting events in weekends leading up to Christmas.

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ing enough volunteers to help plan and carry out the festival. The ones they do have are burning out, she said. The festival requires approximately 100 volunteers to operate and has an estimated attendance of 5,000.

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Sea Fair, Powell River’s longest running summer festival, is in jeopardy and may not go ahead this year, according to one of its organizers.

Jenny Garden, Powell River Sea Fair Society president, said financial and volunteer challenges continue to plague the weekend-long event, which has been a cornerstone in Powell River for the last 53 years.

“Last year was a huge struggle,” said Garden.

To make matters worse, organizers recently learned the festival was unable to secure its midway carnival this year. Langley-based Westcoast Amusements, which had been booked for this summer’s festival, backed out on its summer booking after the death of its president.

“There’s another company that does do carnivals, the company that used to come to Sea Fair, but they are pretty booked by now,” said Garden.

The company, Shooting Star Amusements, may be available to come to town for the last weekend of June, she added.

That would mean bumping the festival up by a month, just to have a midway, and while that may be an option Garden said she is not convinced it would solve all of Sea Fair’s problems.

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Plan addresses stormwater Concerned citizen worries liquid-waste plans do not add up CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

As City of Powell River moves closer to drafting plans for the construction of a consolidated wastewater treatment plant, it will first address the growing problem of stormwater infiltration in the city’s sewers, according to city chief administration officer (CAO) Mac Fraser.

Concerned citizen George Orchiston raised the issue to city council in a letter sent November 30. In it, he noted the problem of inflow and infiltration did not seem to be addressed in the 2016–2010 five-year draft financial plan.

If actions were not taken to improve the situation, the treatment plant would cost millions of dollars more

than it should, he said.

“Failure to do so will result in the need to oversize pipes, pumps and the treatment plant,” said Orchiston.

However, Fraser told council it was always city staff’s plan to undertake a study of the sewers’ inflow and infiltration prior to the drafting of plans for a consolidated wastewater treatment plant.

The cost of the study and work was built into plant construction costs, he said.

“It’s so integral and core to liquid-waste management planning that we have always have the expectation that others knew we were doing it,” said Fraser. “It’s rolled into the package for sewage-treatment design.”

Fraser also said this is a huge issue for communities located on the BC coast.

Orchiston said he recognized the scale of the problem when he found on three separate occasions in 2014 that the amount of rainwater the Westview plant was treating was more than double the rate the provincial regulations allow.

“Most of the houses, except for some of the newer ones, you’ll find that perimeter drains run right into the sewer lines,” said Orchiston.

He noted infiltration takes longer to enter the sewage system, when rainwater has seeped into pipes through cracks or joints.

The problem is complex to fix and would require the rerouting of home storm drains away from sewer lines, as well as replacing decaying city sewers.

Mayor Dave Formosa said the city currently spends $100,000 annually on improving the sewer infrastructure, but that is slow to address the issue.

“I’m quite concerned about the amount of water that is coming into our system. We seem to have a lot of it,” said Formosa. “We have huge spikes when it rains.”

Fraser explained the city will be using computer-modelling software to achieve a better understanding of where the worst areas are located.

Formosa said any invest-

WATER WORRIES: Resident George Orchiston is concerned City of Powell River’s five-year financial plan did not address the growing issue of city sewer stormwater inflow and infiltration in its plan for a consolidated wastewater treatment facility. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ment in remediation the city puts into rectifying the problem, even if it is as high as $2 million, will ultimately pay off if the amount of rainwater it treats is reduced.

Formosa also said money

spent upfront to reduce inflow and infiltration could bring down the price of the consolidated wastewater treatment plan by making it more efficient.

“We don’t want to wear the

legacy of building a plant that underperforms,” he said.

Fraser told council that once the inflow and infiltration study is complete, staff will share findings with council.

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She is carrying a bag of cash, intended to buy drugs from gang members in Calgary.

When she gets there, she meets two men in a parking lot. The exchange goes wrong. One of the men hits her. She falls to the ground. And then they start kicking her.

When they stop, the money is gone. The drugs are gone. Susan is lying bloodied on the pavement. But she is worried – in fact, frightened to death – about one thing above all: how she is going to explain what happened to her gang bosses back home.

Raw, gritty and told by Susan herself, her story is the centrepiece of the latest Community Report from B.C.’s Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC), the province’s integrated anti-gang police agency.

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2013 it has published annual community reports as part of its public education and advocacy efforts.

The theme of the 2015 report is “Youth, Girls and, Gangs,” with stories and commentary that focus on the increasing involvement of younger people and women in gangs.

“The gang landscape in BC is continually changing,” says Constable Jordan McLellan, community engagement officer for CFSEU-BC. “The typical gangster used to be a male in his late 20s, but now very young men and women are getting involved in the gang lifestyle. Some are as young as 15 – children who can’t really appreciate the consequences of their actions.”

According to the CFSEU-BC report, the average age of a victim of gang violence 10 years ago was 30.

Today, the average is 25, and the youngest victim this year was only 15 years old.

Why the increase? Recruiters for gangs actively prey on youth’s naïveté. Culture plays a part, too, with easy access by ever-younger kids to glamorized gang images in TV shows, music and movies.

For too many, it works.

“There’s an allure to the gang lifestyle – an easy life, lots of money, girls will like you, people will respect you,” says McLellan. “The reality is that the life is not easy, the money goes just as fast as it comes, and you end up destroying your relationships with friends and family.”

Sadly, it’s a similar pattern for the increasing number of girls recruited into BC gangs.

Typically, young women get involved because they are seduced by the seemingly lavish lifestyle gangsters enjoy. Many begin the journey as girlfriends, but after a time they take on more active roles, like holding drugs or hiding weapons. Some, like Susan, get more deeply involved.

But there is hope. Although violence spiked in the first half of the year, with 30 gang-related homicides and attempted homicides, the longer-term trend is toward a steady decline in gang activity since 2008, when there were 51 gang-related homicides and attempted homicides in BC. Last year, there were 18 such incidents, according to CFSEU-BC. One of the reasons for that trend is CFSEU-BC’s enforcement and

investigative activities, resulting in several arrests of high-level gang criminals this year.

As well, the unit has launched a high-profile “prevention through education” program called End Gang Life (endganglife.ca), whose goal is to keep people out of gangs by telling the other side of the story.

A multi-media campaign that features a website, posters, radio ads, and thought-provoking videos, End Gang Life reveals the hard realities of gang activity, and the damage it does to individuals, families and communities.

The program also provides parent resources in eight different languages, to help adults have frank and effective conversations with their kids about gangs.

“These resources are a good start to having a discussion,” says McLellan. “Parents need to understand that it may be a hard talk to have with your kids, but it will be easier than talking about their funeral.”

For Susan – who is, at last, out of

gangs – the impact of the End Gang Life campaign is very real. Earlier this year, after she saw the posters and visited the website, she approached CFSEU-BC with an offer to tell her story and help educate other young women on the realities of life as a gang member.

“I was young, I was stupid, and I would caution any kid against this,” she writes in the report. “What I lived through, I didn’t come out unscathed. I came out damaged, with wounds that’ll never heal and emotional scars that will linger forever.”

The full CFSEU-BC 2015 Community Report, “Youth, Girls, and Gangs,” is available online at bc-anti-gang.com

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Grant funds social research Study aims at template for city development strategy CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Diversity Initiative (PRDI) has received provincial funding for a study that will look at possible solutions to the city’s troubling social issues.

Lyn Adamson, executive director for Powell River Employment Program (PREP) Society, which oversees PRDI, made a presentation to City of Powell River committee of the whole meeting on Tuesday, December 1. “[The study] is to see what is working and where some of the priorities need to be set in terms of citizens,” she said.

Adamson said the study builds on the work that was started during the Groundswell community inclusiveness conference in January of 2014.

The study has been made possible by a $52,000 jobcreation grant from the BC government and will employ four full-time researchers for seven months.

The city’s most recent Vital Signs report identi-

fied the city’s higher-thanaverage child poverty levels and short supply of affordable housing as key areas of concern.

According to Adamson, the study could help the city develop its social-development strategy and is part of the larger picture of developing sustainable communities.

“We are hopeful that the city agrees that it’s good work and needs to be carried out,” she said. “After it’s complete, we will present to council and say this is what we think is a template for a social-development plan.”

Councillor Rob Southcott, who holds the city’s development portfolio, said the study should incorporate a wider view of how the community’s social needs hold equal importance to meeting its economic and environmental ones.

“Social planning has been traditionally seen in terms of looking after the needs of low income, disadvantaged people in society, the socialistic side of government,” said Southcott, “but what we want to do is in alignment with the city’s strategic objective of sustainability.”

Prior to the 2014 election, city council’s social planning focus was primarily on housing, said Southcott.

With the 2014 election, mayor Dave Formosa established a social planning

PEOPLE PLANNING: City of Powell River councillor Rob Southcott is enthusiastic about Powell River Diversity Initiative’s recent provincial grant to study community social development. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

portfolio, which Southcott was given.

Southcott explained he had an idea to create a social action and policy advisory committee similar to what PRDI will be doing with its job-creation grant.

A draft terms of reference was put together, but in the summer the work stalled after council decided to fine

tune councillors’ portfolios. Southcott said his work with the city development department is more closing linked to questions of land zoning, official community plan and economic development.

Southcott said he is pleased PRDI is picking the project up. “It really jives with the vision council has

for social planning,” he said.

He added the time is right to undertake this work as the city reassesses its strategic priorities.

“We want to come out of this with some answers on how social planning affects everyone in this community’s life, and how it relates to the entire community, not just to the ones in

need,” he added.

Southcott explained the definition he uses for successful communities includes one that sustainability is reached, not only for economic development and environmental concerns, but also the social ones.

The results of the PRDI study are expected to be presented to council in June.

Logging raises runoff concerns

Concerns with stormwater runoff have drawn city councillors’ attention to the potential effects of logging above Townsite.

Mayor Dave Formosa raised the

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The land slated to be logged is next to Timberlane. It is owned by Catalyst Paper Corporation, but like other areas of Lot 450, the timber rights are owned by Island Timberlands.

Formosa said Townsite residents have concerns about the effect harvesting those trees will have on slope stability and stormwater runoff. The city received a deluge of stormwater runoff complaints after the trees were logged above Lombardi Street a dozen years ago

by a different forestry company, he said.

Formosa proposed council develop a bylaw for city logging on slopes greater than 30 per cent.

The bylaw would require logging companies to provide a stormwater management plan, similar to what developers are required to do, so the city could sign off before harvesting could begin.

“I’m not being anti-business.

I’m just taking care of our citizens,” said Formosa. “I know

when [companies] are taking trees down, they are making money.”

Councillor Russell Brewer, a professional forester, said there may already be provisions in place that requires a hydrology study be completed first.

Council asked staff to look into the viability of the bylaw and will to send a letter to Catalyst conveying potential concerns about water management at the logging site.

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University looks at expansion Local campus and Chinese school consider shared Wildwood location CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River campus of Vancouver Island University (VIU) has a new administrator and he is facing interesting prospects as the school looks at expansion.

Greg Cran started his tenure as VIU campus administrator in Powell River on August 4. He previously served as dean of university and applied studies and research ethics board chair at North Island College.

Cran said VIU welcomes the opportunity to partner with Eton College in Dalian, China, owned by businessperson Shih-tao Lu, who recently bought a large parcel of land in Wildwood from Catalyst Paper Corporation and plans to build a university campus.

A public-private partnership could see the two schools running a joint facility, rather than trying to operate from the university’s current campus in Westview, said Cran.

“This is an interesting partnership because it not only involves our Chinese partner, but also the school district,” he said.

BRIDGING GAPS: Greg Cran, Vancouver Island University Powell River campus administrator, is working on a threeway public-private partnership that will increase the number of students coming to Powell River for their education.

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VIU is already looking at adding more dual-credit classes in the fall and a broader range of courses that lead local students and others to a degree, he said.

The move would allow more Powell River students to stay in town for their postsecondary education, he added.

Cran said Eton has already requested its programs be delivered at the VIU campus before the new campus is built.

“That’s the first step in a longer-term relationship,” he said.

Cran said he sees VIU Powell River becoming a destination for international and Canadian students.

“That, to me, would be the one contribution the university could make to enhance the local economy,” he said.

Cran’s resume includes working as an administrator at Royal Roads University and teaching conflict resolution at the University of Victoria. He also worked in treaty negotiations and policy analysis for the provincial government and as a consultant to the World Bank.

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City of Powell River council gave three readings to Five-Year Financial Plan Bylaw 2423 at its Thursday, December 3, meeting.

The bylaw sets out the proposed expenses for the city’s operations for the years 2016 to 2020. The bylaw will be adopted at council’s next meeting, Thursday, December 17.

The city’s tax rate bylaw, which sets out the annual property taxes, will be brought forward in the spring. An increase in property taxes for 2016 is not anticipated.

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Council gave three readings to its Sewer User Rates Bylaw 2424, Sewer Treatment and Disposal System Bylaw 2427 and the Sewer Collector System Bylaw 2428. The bylaws will be adopted at a future council meeting. The

bylaws include establishing the tax rate for the sanitary sewer, setting 2016 frontage tax rates for the repayment of the construction and operation of the city’s sewage treatment and disposal system and setting the 2016 frontage tax for the sanitary and storm sewer collector system. Sewer rates will increase by one per cent in 2016. The bylaws will be adopted at a future council meeting.

Waterworks regulations Council gave three readings to the Waterworks Regulations and Rates Bylaw, a bylaw that provides for the installation, operation and management of the city’s waterworks system and the collection of fees and charges for water. The bylaw will be adopted at a future council meeting.

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“BC has taken the lead on fighting impaired driving,” said Powell River RCMP constable Tim Kenning, “but impaired drivers are still caught on a weekly basis and there’s no reason for it. It baffles me.”

Throughout the month of December, local police and Integrated Road Safety Units from Vancouver Island will be stepping up traffic enforcement, road checks and taking impaired drivers off the road.

“Getting home safely should be a part of everyone’s holiday planning, but the reality is that impaired driving remains a leading cause of car-crash fatalities in BC,” stated Todd Stone, minister of transportation and infrastructure, in a media release.

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SAFE TRIPS: Powell River RCMP constable Tim Kenning and his colleagues will be out in force this holiday season taking impaired drivers off the road. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

The number of impaired drivers has dropped continuously since the provincial government, BC law enforcement agencies and Insurance Corporation of BC began the CounterAttack campaign in 1977.

The year prior, there were over 300 fatalities due to drunk drivers. Prior to the introduction of immediate roadside prohibition (IRP) laws in 2010, impaired driv-

er rates had plateaued.

“Your car is gone, your license is gone, and it’s really expensive,” said Kenning.

“It’s significantly better than what it was, improving a little each year. More people are getting the message, but definitely not enough.”

Since IRP laws were introduced the number of alcohol-related deaths has dropped further. In 2015, that number was 86.

Kenning is hopeful that in the long term those who are caught will help spread the word that impaired driving is not worth risking lives.

“Even one fatality is one too many,” said Kenning. “In this day and age when everyone has a cell phone, there’s no excuse for getting behind the wheel after drinking.

Everyone knows someone out there who is sober who could give a ride home.”

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The show must go on.

It’s the old adage often used by event organizers when plans go awry, and it is something Powell River Sea Fair Society board members should remember when considering the cancellation of the annual summer fair.

According to society president Jenny Garden, Sea Fair may be cancelled this year due to problems with funding and volunteer retention. The news comes after Garden found out the company that supplies the midway rides for the festival in July had to back out.

However, fair rides are just part of the festival, and Sea Fair could continue without them. In fact, without rides families would have more money to spend on vendors and food, and the focus would be on local entertainment and activities.

Of course it wouldn’t be quite the same without rides, but live entertainment and the additional activities planned for the festival should be enough.

Garden also attempted to partner with organizers of Instead of giving up on Sea the recently Fair, organizers should focus revamped on carrying on with the event logger sports, who also plan and doing the best they can to hold their given the circumstances. event in July.

Logger sports organizer Bob Marquis told Garden she should consider partnering with another summer festival, such as International Choral Kathaumixw.

Just because things have been a certain way in the past does not mean that changes cannot be made to combine events and bring the community together.

A Sea Fair and logger sports partnership could have made for a stellar weekend in July, instead event organizers are not able to work together, and that is a shame.

Garden also claims that Sea Fair is having financial troubles and fireworks alone cost $13,000. Sea Fair should not hinge on a single portion of the festival. Event organizers should work to come up with interesting new ideas for the festival, rather than relying on what’s been done in the past.

Powell River is a community that has always supported local events and found a way to make the best of every situation. Sea Fair has been running for more than 50 years.

Instead of giving up on Sea Fair, organizers should focus on carrying on with the event and doing the best they can given the circumstances.

Despite a busy festival season this summer, it just wouldn’t be the same without Sea Fair. There has to be a way to salvage it.

After all, the show must go on.

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By Joyce Carlson As chair of the Spirit of BC Community Committee leading up to the 2010 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Vancouver, I was honoured to be one of the final torchbearers during the flame’s visit.

It was so exciting to finish my run, and then be bussed to the Powell River Recreation Complex parking lot to join several thousand people for the lighting of the cauldron by our community torchbearer Abby Lloyd. That had to be one of the top memories I have of the recreation complex, but there are many others.

Both my sons played minor hockey and the younger one also played for Powell River Regals.

After my dad died, when one of them scored, I would automati-

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cally look to the corner of the arena where he always stood to watch their games. It was a long time before I stopped doing that.

An avid hockey fan since I was a young girl and my dad took me to games in the old arena, I can’t comprehend how many hours

So many memories, so many years. I have never forgotten driving down the complex road for the opening 40 years ago.

I have spent at the now-named Hap Parker Arena. Hours were spent watching my sons play, staying up late for Commercial Hockey League games organized by league manager Leo Brosseau, watching the Regals win a na-

tional Allan Cup title in 1997 and repeat in 2006.

Feeling the playoff excitement for four straight years as Powell River Kings played for the provincial title was another highlight.

So was seeing Rick McLaren suit up with Team Canada to play Team Norway, and then hosting another Team Norway for the pre-tournament camp prior to the World Junior Hockey Championships.

Norway was our home team in that tournament and we all cheered and waved miniature Norwegian flags for the lone goal scored against Team USA in a 4-1 exhibition game.

What about New Jersey Devils defenceman Brad Bombardir standing for hours in the upper foyer getting his photo taken with the Stanley Cup and his Powell River fans? People hugged »9

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LETTERS » Climate funding not enough It was good to see the Peak’s coverage of climate change and the events of November 29 [“Climate march highlights global threat,” December 2].

Unfortunately, a key fact was both mis-reported and unexplored. The article stated that “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has commit-

ted $2 million to providing aid in global climate justice.” The actual number announced by our new government is $2.65 billion. Over four years.

Governments often announce international spending intentions and then do not meet them, particularly when it comes to climate change. But we have a new government and this gov-

ernment has been making encouraging statements about climate change.

So, let’s assume our new government honours the $2.65 billion commitment over the coming four years.

And let’s put that number in perspective. The federal budget is now, approximately, a $260 billion annual expenditure made on behalf of Canadians.

Therefore, just over $660 million per year for global climate justice represents about one quarter of one per cent of the federal budget.

The global scientific and policy consensus has long been telling us that while climate change is the biggest challenge our species has ever faced (a challenge entirely of our own mak-

ing), no government anywhere has shown the kind of leadership needed to honestly meet that challenge. One quarter of one per cent of the budgetary resources of a middle power like Canada looks more like travesty than triumph in that context.

Here’s hoping that the encouraging words from our new prime minister turn

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What changes would you like to see made at Powell River Recreation Complex?

KYE TAYLOR Marine Avenue The services are pretty nice considering the small size of our community, but it might be nice to have a bigger hot tub or a movie theatre at the complex.

SEAN TAGERT Joyce Avenue The door to the viewing area at the pool needs a button for handicapped access.

HEATHER RAFFIN Manson Avenue I would like to see a rock climbing wall for the kids.

HELENE NADEAU Padgett Road Everything is good at the complex, it’s just that now I don’t have the time to go.

DAVE PERCEY Ontario Avenue I don’t have anything negative to say about the complex. They do a pretty good job accommodating people in the community.

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into courageous policies that are implemented and not just announced. And let’s also hope that the resources to make such policies real are offered with the kind of clarity, commitment, wisdom and honesty so long missing from all the talk (talk, talk, talk) about climate change.

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8« VIEWPOINT and congratulated Bombardir, and one person even sat an infant inside the cup.

Each year I watched young figure skaters in the annual ice shows with all the glitter and tulle, and followed the careers of locals Paige Anderson and Doug Ladret as they and their respective partners competed at ever-higher levels.

With the ice off in the arena and tons of dirt replacing it, I was a member of the Rotary Club of Powell River that brought in RCMP Musical Ride.

My love affair with live theatre began in Evergreen Theatre with local and touring productions, including all-time favourite Same Time Next Year. It has led me to theatres in Vancouver, Seattle, Toronto, New York and London, England. I’ve seen Yul Brynner in The King and I and Robert Goulet in Camelot, but some of the best entertainment came from Far Off Broadway productions. CaroleAnn Leishman performed bet-

ter in Chicago than the star I watched on Broadway.

Both the arena and theatre were venues for some big names in the music scene, including Alannah Myles, Colin James, k.d. lang, Roy Orbison, the Platters and Dr. Hook.

Some outstanding tribute bands were very entertaining as well, including odes to Tina Turner, ABBA and most recently Creedence Clearwater Revival.

And who could forget JP Brosseau’s enthusiastic introduction of Stuart McLean with The Vinyl Cafe? I had listened to him on CBC for many years and did not know what he looked like until that evening.

Powell River was named a Cultural Capital of Canada in 2004 and many events were showcased at the recreation complex. I remember attending the very first International Choral Kathaumixw, and all that have followed, and being awed by the singing. I have also listened to young sym-

phonic musicians play concerts at Pacific Regional International Summer Music Academy.

Just this year, after helping to organize Powell River Festival of Performing Arts for 14 years, I was thrilled to be part of Performing Arts BC Provincial Festival.

Instead of sending our performers off to another community, we were able to watch them compete here at home.

In addition to watching sporting and cultural events at the recreation complex, I have been a participant in several activities, including many early aerobics classes. I remember swimming in the pool prior to the 1986 retrofit and being entranced by the addition of the kiddie and swirl pools when I attended its official opening.

My first experiences in the gym were in the small room at poolside. Yet another expansion for the recreation complex resulted in the much larger gym area that I currently

visit five days a week.

You cannot imagine the solutions I have come up with to life’s challenges while swimming 40 lengths two or three times a week.

Once, many years ago, there was a timed swim and medals were given out based on your outcome. It was during that bronzemedal effort I learned you could sweat while swimming. It was indeed a revelation.

So many memories, so many years. I have never forgotten driving down the complex road for the opening 40 years ago. Trees along the roadway were covered in snow that glistened under the streetlights.

Working on the complex campaign with Jean Lupul and so many other volunteers, it was thrilling to walk into the new facility. I felt a pride then that I still feel today when I go to the heart of our community.

Joyce Carlson is a resident who definitely has received her money’s worth from Powell River Recreation Complex over the past 40 years.

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Humpback numbers on the rise More whales spotted in the Georgia Strait this year MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

It has been an outstanding year for humpback sightings, according to local watchers, with many of the ocean-going mammals spotted from shore or BC Ferries.

“It’s amazing,” said local nature photographer Steven Grover. “I lived here years ago when I was in high school and never saw any whales at all.”

Grover has spent many days out on a boat this year, photographing whales and trying to catch the occasional fish. One of his favourite whale-spotting sights is around Blubber Bay, a former whaling station on Texada Island.

“It has been an unprecedented year for humpbacks,” said Wild Ocean Whale Society founder Susan MacKay who tracks whales in the strait. “I’ve seen more whales in the area than we’ve had for 20 years.”

According to Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada

(DFO) senior research scientist Ian Perry, the increased number of whale sightings in the Strait of Georgia this year is a strong sign that whales are recovering after decades of whaling.

Other than Texada, whaling stations in the strait were open between 1908 and 1967 on Vancouver Island, Hornby Island and Cortes Islands.

“Humpbacks are recovering,” said Perry. “What we are seeing is a spillover and recolonization of humpbacks into their traditional areas.”

According to Perry, humpbacks are increasing at a rate of about four per cent annually. A reasonable rate given their longevity, he said.

“It takes humpbacks a while to recover,” he said. “These are longlived animas that don’t have many youngsters.”

Based on historical whaling data, Perry estimated there were about 4,000 humpbacks along the BC Coast 100 years ago. Even after whaling reduced the number of humpbacks in the area, the population remains stable, he said.

Perry said humpback numbers are still strong because of the in-

HUMPBACK AHOY: Local nature photographer Steven Grover recently spotted a group of three humpbacks feeding near Blubber Bay on Texada Island. STEVEN GROVER PHOTO

creasing availability of food in the Strait of Georgia. In particular, there is a large system of euphasiids, or krill in the area. Krill are tiny, bottom-dwelling crustaceans found in the strait.

During feeding season humpback whales can consume many tonnes of krill each day; filtering them through their baleen, a system of long, thin strands similar to hair hanging from their upper jaws.

Although approximately 20 species of krill can be found in BC, the species euphasia pacifica accounts for the bulk of what is found in the Strait of Georgia where trawl boats have plied a commercial fishery since 1983. Krill is used as fish food in aquaculture and pet industries.

Nevertheless, Perry noted an abundance of krill and numbers have increased since 2004.

According to DFO, BCs annual krill harvest is limited to 500

tonnes annually with 16 trawl boats licensed last year, down from 18 in 2013 and 2012.

“The krill fishery has been kept very small,” said Perry. “We want to make sure as many as possible are available for fish and marine mammal species to feed on.”

The krill fishery in the Strait of Georgia is tracked by dockside monitoring and will be open until the quota is achieved or December 31, whichever comes first.

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GIVING SPIRIT: On behalf of Grace House, executive director Julie Chambers [centre] accepts a cheque for $500, funds raised at a vintage wine-tasting event on October 21, from Jenny Lessard [left] and Jackie Marjerison [right], co-owners of Westview U-Vin-U-Brew.

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Area breweries collaborate Head brewers from Townsite and Sechelt unite for Sunshine Coast beer MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Local area brewers were hopping-to last week, tweaking red beards and recipes in preparation for the first Sunshine Coast collaborative craft beer.

The partnership took off with a promising start last Friday with Persephone Brewing Company’s head brewer Mike Anders from Sechelt sporting a red beard to rival Townsite Brewing’s belgian brewmaster Cédric Dauchot.

“I am not sure if my beard is quite up to Cédric’s standard,” said Anders. “I just grow it out in winter, and he has his all year round.”

Sunshine Coast’s brewers assembled in earnest to collaborate on what they anticipate

BEARD BUDDIES: Townsite Brewing’s Cédric Dauchot [left] and Persephone Brewing Company’s Mike Anders put their heads together for the first Sunshine Coast craft beer collaboration. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

will be a fruitful fermentation.

The collaborative brew will meld Duchot’s Belgian beer know-how with Anders’ skill making hopped ales.

“We are going to make a Belgian-style single ale,” said Persephone’s general manager Dionne Whyte. “It will have an alcohol content of about five per cent and a hoppy aroma.”

To achieve their goal of infusing a Belgian brew with hoppy aroma, Persephone brought a piece of equipment known as a hopback. The device preserves hop oils that would otherwise be lost when transferring beer between boiler and fermenter.

Using outside equipment doesn’t come without a few hiccups, but the hopback was eventually installed, allowing brewing to commence.

According to Duchot, everything went well, with the burnt sugar found in strong Belgian dubbels blended with hops to create a uniquely light, yet fullbodied brew.

“We didn’t want this to be your typical winter beer, everyone else does that,” said

Real estate numbers still strong Real estate sales were up significantly this November over last year, despite the number of active listings being down. Total sales for November were nearly $8 million dollars, up from last year’s nearly $5.5 million, while the number of listings on the market was 265, down from last November’s 328.

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“While the market is still active, the inventory is still down,” said Neil Frost, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president. “Buyers are still having to act fast with lots of competing offers, and it’s a good time to sell.”

Frost said although sales generally slow down during the holiday season, houses are still selling and the real estate market should regain steam in the new year.

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which is typical of this time of year with the weather and holidays,” said Frost. “I expect January and February to be busy, and I would recommend anyone thinking of selling to consider getting their home on the market early in the new year, and not wait for spring.”

Despite overall sales being up this November, the average selling price of homes was down. Last year, the average house sold during the month was valued at $324,150, while this year it was $228,941, a drop of nearly 30 percent.

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Powell River Recreation Complex

YEARS

Residents share memories of experiences from the heart of the community

First fitness instructor PATTY CATCHER

KEEPING FIT: Patty Catcher was the first fitness instructor at Powell River Recreation Complex. She continues to exercise to stay in shape, with her favourite at the moment being Zumba classes. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

My dad, the swimmer My father, Bruce Ede, died suddenly on October 6. He was 85 and struggled to walk every day for years as he suffered from diabetic neuropathy, but he never stopped swimming in the pool.

One of his short-term goals was to make it to the Powell River Recreation Complex anniversary in December. It saddens me that he was so close and did not make it.

Over the last year, he struggled every day to make it to the

I moved to Powell River in June 1980 when my husband John was hired to work for MacMillan Bloedel, now Catalyst Paper Corporation. Prior to relocating here, we were members of the Surrey Racquet Club, where I played squash and racquetball and instructed fitness classes.

Powell River Recreation Complex was an ideal venue. I approached complex directors to see if they would be interested in offering fitness classes. They said yes and in September of that year the programs were advertised. I sat at the registration table eagerly waiting for people to enroll. Much to my disappointment only three signed up.

I wrote a letter to complex directors stating “please give the fitness class a try, I will teach it for free.” It was decided to give the classes a chance.

I was pleasantly surprised when 30-plus people attended the first one held in the Arbutus Room.

The day before my first class, I received news that I was expecting a baby. With the support of many people I was able to teach until five months pregnant, at which time four amazing instructors successfully took over my classes.

I returned to instruct mom and baby classes in September 1981 and went on to teach other classes until December 1983, including Disco Fit, where I was dubbed “Disco Patty.”

I continued to stay active while raising our two sons by dancing, walking and volunteering. In September of 2011 I went to my first Zumba class at the complex, instructed by Silvana Hernandez.

I loved it. My plan is to attend Zumba classes for many years to come.

CHRISTINE JAMIESON

pool, but was still committed to three days a week. I do believe that even though he had been in poor health for several years, if the complex pool wasn’t there, he may not have made it to 85.

He was quite ecstatic that the complex even had a new category for “super senior citizens.” He quite frequently wore three or four wristbands, all different colours, proudly displayed on his wrist.

I am so grateful that Jean Lupul had a vision and was suc-

cessful in sharing her vision with so many people and succeeded in a wonderful outcome.

Complex staff were always so kind and friendly to my father, and I thank them for that. If any of my father’s swimming comrades read this, please swim a lap for my father. He enjoyed his time he spent with you all.

I am positive there are many wonderful memories that will be shared at the complex celebration because, after all, the complex is truly the heart of our city.

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Powell River Recreation Complex celebrates 40 years

Live theatre productions We formed and named Far Off Broadway Theatre Company in 1986 while sitting around Evergreen Theatre. I had previously belonged to Powell River Players, who produced their plays at Dwight Hall.

My first few directorial productions were at that facility, which had its acoustic and stage-size challenges, the latter evidenced

by Darren Karpuik almost roller skating off the front accidentally in Claptrap.

We were so happy to finally have a real theatre to work in at Powell River Recreation Complex. We were very fortunate to have a professional set designer for many years in Murray Devlin. We had a huge, complicated set built by Don Skorey for Noises Off. Barb Lundy handled set decorations and other jobs, as well as Ann Nelson, who was the costumer but often pulled together set building. Brian Nelson and Jim Daly were stalwarts in those early years building sets.

Once Upon a Mattress and Kiss Me Kate, co-directed by Nancy Hollmann and myself, were big hits with huge casts. I went on to direct many comedies such as Under the Yum Yum Tree, Rumours, Right Bed, Wrong Husband, Move Over Mrs. Markham and many others.

For many years we were lucky to have my regular actors Darren Karpuik, Wendy

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ONE OF MANY: Award-winning musical Chicago was just one of the productions at Evergreen Theatre over the past 40 years. CaroleAnn Leishman [centre] starred in the show along with Melissa Call [left] and Amelia Gordon. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Karpuik, Bill Garrett and Dave Jamieson.

CaroleAnn Leishman was named Best Supporting Actress twice at North Island Zone Festival.

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The complex was my second home for many years with the theatre work and my children being involved in figure skating and hockey.

Far Off Broadway produced 55 plays over 26 years. We continue to support this wonderful community facility that entertains and strengthens us in many ways.

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Powell River Recreation Complex celebrates 40 years

Figure skating When our daughter Nadine was around two years old, my husband Dave and I became involved with Powell River Skating Club.

We both served on the executive and Dave was president for nine years. We helped with many ice shows over the ensuing years. One of my favourite memories is the show Brian Orser attended as a guest performer in the 1990s.

We lived at the rink with early mornings, hot coffee and warm coats; it was our life. We were there every day except Sunday, either early morning or afternoon, as Nadine took figure skating lessons from professionals including Kathy Bowes and Debbie Brown (now Vanderkemp). One of the many things we did was play music for the skaters, who used 44 hours of ice time each week.

Because the new facility had two sheets of ice, we were awarded regional

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MULTIPLE CHAMPION: Olympic medalist, world champion and Canadian national champion skater Brian Orser was a guest performer at a Powell River Skating Club ice show in the 1990s. POWELL RIVER HISTORICAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES PHOTO

and sectional competitions. By far the biggest was the Western Canadian Divisional Championships,

which showed the community a high calibre of figure skating.

After Dave retired, we

First head lifeguard It was with great anticipation those in the aquatic community awaited the opening of Powell River Recreation Complex. City of Powell River was deeply invested in aquatics, operating a highly successful and popular outdoor swimming program at the now-demolished outdoor pool. The city also had lifeguards at Willingdon Beach and Lindsay Park at Cranberry Lake, where I worked every summer during high school.

When it was announced the prospect of building a new recreation complex would go to referendum, all aquatic staff members pinned “I’m a complex booster,” buttons to their life guarding shirts while on shift. Pinning a sharp button onto a Speedo could have been problematic.

Doing our utmost to campaign for the new facility, Powell River’s lifeguards and swimming instructors were ecstatic when Powell

wanted to do something together and became involved at the provincial level for 18 years. Dave held an elected

position and I was appointed. Among the many awards Dave received, I was pleased to accept a Skate Canada

lifetime achievement award for him posthumously at the annual general meeting in March of 2012.

PAUL GALINSKI

River electors chose to sanction construction of an enormous state-of-the-art facility, including a 25-metre pool.

Fresh off wins at the BC Lifeguard Championship and Vancouver Island Lifeguard Championship in the summer of 1975, Powell River’s aquatic professionals moved from the outdoor to the indoor era. Swimming was now a year-round proposition in the community. After a brief

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orientation period for staff members, the pool was open for business and very popular. I had the honour of serving as the first head lifeguard and, with the rest of the aquatic team, helped assure the safety of large numbers of swimmers. Construction of the pool also provided year-round swimming instruction, contributing to enhanced water safety.

Now 40-years-old, the complex continues to serve the commu-

nity. Though not quite as shiny as when I started working at the facility, I still have occasion to visit. I attend hockey games, look forward to events in Evergreen Theatre, work out occasionally in the fitness room, and most fun of all, watch my grandsons, Liam and Beckett, have a grand time splashing during swimming lessons in the pool that was such an important part of my young vocational life.

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For seven months a year, once a week, I shared life with 15 to 22 young women. We shared many great experiences all while learning and gaining knowledge on personal growth, leadership and car mechanics.

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There were cooking classes, golf lessons, first aid courses and fitness and nutrition sessions, all taking place while having fun, laughing, making new friends, teaching the merits of volunteering and giving back. Time management was also high on the list of lessons that were gained during the ambassador program.

At the conclusion of training, the annual Miss Powell River Pageant took place at Evergreen Theatre. That’s when good sportsmanship and competition came into a whole package in front of a full audience of friends and family.

In my eyes, all the young ladies who

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Powell River Boys’ Choir made its debut 40 years ago on December 13, singing at the opening of the new Powell River Recreation Complex. It was a proud moment for us all. What a fantastic vision the committee had and what an asset the facility is for our community and the growth of arts, culture and sport.

Without this facility, projects such as International Choral Kathaumixw would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to produce.

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went through the program were winners in their own diverse ways. I could never be a judge and try to pick only three or four winners to carry the titles of Miss Powell River and her entourage.

I sometimes sit and look at photos of pageant nights and all the wonderful times that will be cherished by the young ladies, as well as myself. I receive messages from many of the ambassadors when they fall in love or become wives and mothers. I still see some around town and there is always a hug and a laugh shared.

I believe I gained as much as the young women, if not more, during the years I ran the program.

DON JAMES

Academy of Music and Kathaumixw have presented more than 400 choirs, 29 symphony orchestras, countless solo artists and ensembles from more than 20 countries, as well as numerous academy ensembles and artists sharing their culture and talent.

We are so proud to have this world-class facility to present world-class artists.

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Fundraising group helps students Friends of Powell River connects citizens with schools MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

FACEBOOK FRIENDS: Friends of Powell River founder Melanie Jordan addresses child poverty in local schools through social media and a new donation box at River City Coffee. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

A community organization is reaching out online and at a local business to raise awareness about child poverty in local schools.

Friends of Powell River founder Melanie Jordan is hoping a newly installed donation box at River City Coffee will help raise more awareness about child poverty, which affects 23 per cent of Powell River youth, according to a recent community Vital Signs report.

Jordan has been networking with over 2,000 concerned local citizens on Facebook since launching her fundraising platform earlier this year.

“It costs so little to help,” said Jordan, “and the need is so great.”

Jordan said her efforts started when she heard teachers and support staff were using their own money to buy new clothes, shoes and food for students in the district. Jordan, whose own children are grown, said she felt compelled to help.

“Teachers were helping out and feeding and clothing kids,” she said, “but it’s hard when they don’t have much money.”

Since she starting delivering food, clothing and additional items to Henderson Elementary School six years ago, Jordan said she’s expanded her efforts, now directing aid towards all schools in School District 47, including Brooks Secondary School.

“It costs about $10,000 dollars a year to help all the elementary schools,” said Jordan, “and about that much again for Brooks.”

By delivering clothing, grocery cards and other items to schools where teachers and support staff can offer aid discretely, Jordan said she’s been

able to help hundreds of kids over the years.

To help Jordan, River City Coffee owner Kelly Sketchley has set up a donation box at her cafe, where those interested in helping can drop off items such as new and gently used clothing and personal hygiene items.

“Melanie is helping under the radar,” said Sketchley, “but we need to get it out there that there are kids in need.”

While Jordan said programs in Powell River are helping families in poverty, having parents sign up can be a barrier, especially when some adults find it difficult to admit they are struggling.

“Whatever questions we have about the parents,” said Jordan, “you have to respond to the kids.”

For more information about Friends of Powell River, readers can email powellriverfriends@ gmail.com or ask to join the Friends of Powell River Facebook group at facebook.com/ groups/1561081914171015.

Author looks at homesteading life Seventh book by local historian details family life on farms MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

After travelling to Powell River in 1968 to teach for what she thought was a year, a Yorkshire woman found a husband and a lifelong love of Sunshine Coast history.

Now over 45 years later and still in Powell River, writer Barbara Lambert has released her seventh local history book, entitled Homesteading and Stump Farming on the West Coast, 1880–1930.

“I was going to see the world,” said Barbara, “then I met a local farmer named Stuart Lambert.”

After marrying into one the Powell River area’s earliest homesteading families, Barbara said she soon found herself living on a farm and

learning from her stepmother Gertie Lambert.

“They were living like it was the 1920s,” said Barbara.

“They didn’t use much in the way of machinery.”

Learning to tend to and milk the goats, Barbara said she became a “real farmer” despite her urban Yorkshire upbringing.

Her late husband Stuart is pictured on the front cover of her new book. Nine-yearold Stuart is pictured squinting into the sun as he, infant brother Russell and parents Tom and Gertie pose for a photograph in front of their Paradise Valley farm.

“With this book I wanted to show what the homesteading life was like,” said Barbara. “It wasn’t glamourous; it was a lot of hard work.”

With knowledge and intimate details from personal letters, day diaries and interviews with homesteaders’ descendants, Lambert said she wanted to give readers an inside look at homestead-

ing in the Powell River area, including Lund, Stillwater and a place she refers to as the “mysterious” Horseshoe Valley.

“One of my favourite places to write about was Horseshoe Valley,” she said.

“It was some of the best farming land in the area.”

Located near Lois Lake, Horseshoe Valley was settled in 1916 and then subsequently lost after the land was flooded following the construction of a hydroelectric dam in the 1930s.

While farmers were bought out, the flooding brought to an end an era of farming in the Horseshoe Valley by the Gela, Duke, Stanley and Lamont families.

“I felt that I was very close to them,” she said. “I knew their daily activities and felt like I could almost walk through their front door and have a cup of tea.”

Lambert’s previously authored books cover topics as varied as the Great Depression, World War

COASTAL HISTORY: With the help of her loyal dog Prince, local historian Barbara Lambert has authored her seventh book entitled, Homesteading and Stump Farming on the West Coast, 1880–1930. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

II and outhouses. Her new book is available at Breakwater Books.

Lambert will be doing a book signing 10 am to 4 pm on Saturday, December 12,

at the Magic of Christmas Craft Fair at Powell River Recreation Complex.

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Santa train lights up night Food and toys for needy collected at winter event MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

HOLIDAY TOOT: Powell River Forestry Heritage Society members [from top left to bottom right] Hans Maurer, Dave Florence, Mike Lister and Geoff Stubbs gear up for the first Santa Train at Paradise Exhibition Grounds.

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This year the Santa Train rolls into the Paradise Exhibition Grounds for its first year, bringing jolly ol’ Saint Nick and holiday celebrations with it.

Organized by Powell Rivers’ Forestry Heritage Society and Agricultural Association, the Santa Train will be transporting holidaymakers of all ages though a newly transformed winter wonderland filled with snowmen and lit with over 2,000 feeder lights.

“Santa will be arriving on the train,” said event organizer and forestry society president Hans Maurer. “Train travel is very practical for him.”

Santa Trains, of which there are actually two, are miniature versions of a real-world engines complete with all the bells and whistles.

With many meters of miniature train tracks on his own property, forestry society member and train aficionado Dan Parsons said he will be setting up the Santa Train to delight and amaze.

“There is something really wonderful about the sound and rhythm of being on a train,” said Parsons.

“It’s a really nice thing to ride on the train at Christmas time and see the lights.”

Besides the train, the two-night event also includes a bonfire, live music and a by-donation food concession with hot chocolate and other treats. The agricultural association will also be setting up a booth inside the exhibition ground building so children can write letters to Santa.

The event is free and participants are encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable items or unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army.

Although the forestry society is installing floodlights to keep things bright, Maurer said visitors should bring flashlights and take extra care while parking and walking to the event, especially with small children.

In the meantime, preparations are being made for Santa’s visit.

“Santa will be staying at my house,” said Maurer. “I will be making sure to feed him lots of cookies and hot chocolate so he can keep his strength up.”

The Santa Train runs from 5 to 8 pm, December 11 and 12 at Paradise Exhibition Grounds.

Students jolly for Jingle Jog All proceeds raised from walk and run go to food bank MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Sparkle up those runners and don holiday gear for the sixth annual Jingle Jog, all in the name of a good cause.

Organized by the Brooks Secondary School grade 11 fitness class, the five-kilometre walk or run has raised over $11,000 in support of the Powell River Action Centre Food Bank over the years and has become a holiday tradition.

“I remember watching my sister organize it when I was in grade eight,” said grade 11 student Bayley Hollingsworth, 16, “and I thought one day that will be me.”

Besides being a fun event for students to organize, the run is a big draw, attracting as many as 200 participants in previous years.

RUN FUN: The sixth annual Jingle Jog on Sunday, December 13, organized by Brooks Secondary School grade 11 students, is a five-kilometre walk or run with all proceeds going to the Powell River Action Centre Food Bank. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

“When winter comes, so does the Jingle Jog,” said Bayley. “Everyone looks forward to it.”

Participants are encouraged to deck themselves in holiday garb for the fundraising event, which is really about giving back to the community, she said.

“Christmas colours make it really festive,” said Bayley.

“In jogging you are doing something nice and compassionate for yourself and for the community.”

The event starts and finishes at Willingdon Beach with participants jingling along a course following the North Beach Trail loop. The walk starts at 9:30 am and the run starts at 10 am on Sunday,

December 13.

Although the event is not competitive, and participants are encouraged to walk and run at their own pace, some take the Jingle Jog rather seriously, including grade 11 student and long-time participant Myles Elliott, 16.

“I’ve run the Jingle Jog every year,” said Myles. “I even

won it last year.”

Registration costs $10 per person or $20 per family. Those interested in preregistering for the event can do so at Brooks’ main office, Avid Fitness Center, River City Coffee or online at avidfitness.ca. Organizers will also accept registrations on the morning of the run at 9 am.

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Holiday pantomime brings laughs for families By-donation musical comedy has local setting MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs are taking to the stage, transporting the English tradition of holiday pantomime to Powell River.

Dating back to the early 1800s, pantomime is a form of musical comedy full of song, silliness and audience participation.

Although pantomime originated in England, the theatrical art form has been a longstanding tradition in Powell River with non-profit society Theatre Now! running the all-ages show every winter for 20 years. Past productions include Cinderella and Panto at the OK Coral.

Director Brian Liddle said he likes this version of Snow White by English writer Ben Crocker, partly because there was an opportunity to set it in Powell River.

FAIRY NICE: Theatre Now!’s pantomime production of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves will be playing at Evergreen Theatre during December. Pictured here are [from left] Robert Holmgren, Eli Chapple, 11, Lok Wing Wong, 12 Emma-Lee Gale, 10, Zeke Chapple, nine, Lok Hang Wong, seven, Sabine Chapple, six, and Stephanie Pearse. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“We make reference to local areas,” he said, “but instead of Wildwood we have the Wild Woods.”

Actors in the Powell River production range in age from youngest player, Sabine Chapple, 6, and up.

The youngest actors play dwarves, which Theatre Now! president Nicole Narbonne

admitted are “pretty cute.”

“It was a big learning curve,” said Narbonne, “but they are getting that they can’t run around or stomp backstage.”

Narbonne said people sometimes confuse pantomime with the French art of miming with its silent clowns. However, she said

there is no comparison, and pantomime is loud with a lot of audience participation, and in no way includes a clown pretending to be stuck in a glass box.

The theatre troupe have been hard at work since September, practicing for the play, learning lines and choreography that will be

set to live music played by the Metro Gnomes with Al Dicken.

Narbonne herself has been rehearsing for her role as the Evil Queen Caligula. And she said everybody should have a chance to play the villain at least once in their lives.

“This play is funny,” said Narbonne. “People can come

cheer for the fairies and Snow White, while booing for the Evil Queen.”

Snow White and the Seven Dwarves runs Fridays and Saturdays, December 11, 12, 18 and 19, at 7 pm and Sunday, December 13 and 20, at 1:30 pm in the Evergreen Theatre. Entry is by donation.

Film night comes to community hall New event promotes cinema culture in Cranberry MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

NEW SCREENINGS: Cranberry Community Hall Association board member Karen Skadsheim said she hopes to make Cran Hall Film Night a regular event. The hall’s first film night takes place on Tuesday, December 15. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

Cranberry Community Hall is making a step into the cinematic spotlight after receiving a grant from the Powell River Council for Arts, Culture and Heritage this year.

As the result of the grant, and a newly purchased screen and projector, Cranberry Community Hall Association board member Karen Skadsheim said she hopes to make Cran Hall Film Night a regular event at the former home of the Knights of Pythias.

“We’d like to bring in the kind of films you don’t normally see at the Patricia Theatre,” said Skadsheim, “perhaps older or lesserknown films.”

The funds were given to the association to help transform the hall into a usable venue for next year’s Rossander World Community Film Festival, named for Powell River activist Martin Rossander.

The by-donation film night at the hall will be set up with tables and chairs similar to a cof-

fee house and have a capacity of just under 80 people.

“Whoever is the host will bring a genre and style,” said Skadsheim, “and will perhaps foster discussion of the film after.”

The film night is part of an effort to turn Cran Hall, already used by other community groups for activities and events, into a cultural hub.

“The hardest thing about the movie night,” said Skadsheim, “is finding a regular night that is not already booked up.”

Cranberry Hall’s first film night is being curated by local filmmaker Theo Angell, who is showing his own non-traditional holiday feature described as a “rollicking and hilarious buddy film with a mytho-theological twist.”

Skadsheim she hopes community curators will speak up during discussion following Angell’s’ film and offer to organize future film nights at the hall.

Skadsheim said if more curators are interested in stepping forward, whether with B-movies or even science-fiction marathons, Cran Hall Film Night can be a regular monthly event.

The first Cran Hall Film Night starts at 7 pm on Tuesday, December 17. For more information on Cran Hall Film Night, readers can go to facebook.com/events/870967619688605.

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Kings split weekend games Win streak ends against Victoria team ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

For the second straight weekend, Powell River Kings hosted an Island Division opponent for a double header at Hap Parker Arena.

However, the Kings were unable to match a sweep from a week prior, splitting a pair of games against the Victoria Grizzlies.

With a series of coastal winter storms descending on the Sunshine Coast, weather and subsequent ferry cancellations played havoc and impacted Victoria even before the puck was dropped. A 12-hour travel day, by way of Vancouver, meant a late arrival and shortened pre-game routine for the Grizzlies.

Powell River jumped on the visitors early and put together a solid opening period highlighted by Liam Lawson knocking down a Jake Kohlhauser point shot for his eighth of the season.

Jonny Evans added an early second period goal as Powell River poured on pressure and a dozen shots on goal before Victoria reg-

istered one of their own.

Nick Halagian scored midway through the second before Tristan Mullin opened scoring in the third for a 4-0 lead.

Despite Victoria breaking the shutout attempt by Jeff Smith with three minutes remaining, Tristan Mullin added a highlight reel goal inside the final minute for a 5-1 victory. Smith earned his 14th win of the year by stopping 31 shots and Powell River earned its first victory against Victoria since game six of the Island Division playoffs last March.

“We knew it was pretty important to get on them right from the start because they might have had some bus legs, and we did that to begin the game,” said Mullin, who took on additional responsibility with the absence of five regulars, two from injury (Gavin Rauser and Nick Nonis) and three for a Canada West Selection Camp (Stefan Wornig, Kyle Betts and Carter Turnbull).

Kings head coach Kent Lewis said it was a relief to see his team play their style of game again.

“We had a span of a couple of weeks where we had to rediscover what it was to play to win,” said Lewis. “We played really well and I felt

up to 3-0 we were in total control. After that it got a bit frantic and we started to give up a few opportunities.”

On Sunday, the teams faced each other for the fifth time this season and third time in Powell River.

Unlike Saturday, the Kings were unable to score first and fell behind 2-0 midway through the second period.

Austin Kamer scored on a wrap around at 14:01; the goal was immediately followed by a scrum in front of the Victoria net resulting in penalties for both teams and a power play for Victoria.

Grizzlies added another in the second period and an empty netter in the third for a 4-1 win, their fourth victory against the Kings this season. Smith took the loss in net, stopping 31 shots.

“We did generate our chances to score goals and got some good stuff to the net with back door tap-ins, which we didn’t bare down on,” said Kings assistant Brock Sawyer. “Our effort level wasn’t there and tonight we took a back seat to a team who came out strong and wanted it more.”

Sunday ’s game also marked the second early bird draw for Powell River Kings Dream Lottery. Alain LeClerc, father of Kings’

ROUGH RIDE: Powell River Kings Tristan Mullin gets checked just inside the blue line during the third period of their game on Friday night. Kings took advantage of quick start to their first game of the weekend against Victoria Grizzlies at Hap Parker Arena, defeating the Grizzlies 5-1. Sunday’s game resulted in a 4-1 loss for the Kings. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

defenceman Jeremy, won $7,500.

With 29 games played, the Kings are at the midway point of the 2015/2016 season with a record of 17-110-1. The team remains third in Island Division standings, one point behind Cowichan and eight points behind

Nanaimo, with games in hand over both.

Kings entertain Trail on Friday and Merritt on Saturday at Hap Parker Arena, closing out a sixgame home stand and the home portion of the preChristmas schedule. Both games start at 7:15 pm.

Kings notes Former Powell River Kings forward Daniel Carr made his NHL debut for Montreal Canadiens on Saturday against Carolina Hurricanes.

Carr scored on his first shot, opening the scoring at 2:44 of the first period.

Volleyball team earns silver at provincials Brooks Thunderbirds exceed expectations with finals appearance SHANE CARLSON Peak Sports

Brooks Secondar y School Thunderbirds senior girls’ volleyball team travelled to Vernon to compete in the BC Secondary School Girls Volleyball Association championship, held December 3 to 5.

After sweeping round-robin play with victories over Okanagan Mission (Kelowna), Clayton Heights (Surrey) and top-ranked Duchess Park (Prince George), Thunderbirds disposed of roundof-16 opponent LV Rogers (Nelson) in straight sets and followed that up with a four-set quarterfinal victory over Fraser Heights (Surrey).

“We knew we had to do everything we could to beat Duchess Park,” said coach Doug Skinner. “That win was absolutely enormous.”

Thunderbirds’ only five-set match of the tournament took place in the semifinal against College Heights (Prince George).

After falling behind in sets on two occasions, Thunderbirds prevailed 23-25, 27-25, 15-25, 25-20 and 15-11 en route to the championship match.

Ranked seventh heading into the tournament, Thunderbirds faced third-ranked Sa-Hali (Kamloops) in Saturday’s final in front of 400 spectators. After dropping the first set, Thunderbirds answered with a 25-22 second-set win.

“We played particularly well in the second,” said Skinner. “If we had been able to keep that consistency we would have had a real good chance to win.” Sa-Hali took the next two sets 25-17 and 25-19

TAKING HOME SILVER: Brooks Secondary School Thunderbirds senior girls’ volleyball team came in second at the recent BC Secondary School Girls Volleyball Association championship. Pictured are [back row, left to right] Doug Skinner, Carolyn Smith, Matilda Bertrand, Maddie Yule, Tyana Sacree, Kristen Watson, Chantel Gauthier and Jay Yule, and [front row, left to right] Melinda Boyd, Amelia Vincent, Paige Lawson, Kate Fisher and Hope Lechner. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

to win the title.

“We were the only team in the tournament to take a set from SaHali,” added Skinner. “We did more

than we were supposed to do.”

Maddie Yule and Kate Fisher were named first-team all stars. Other players included Hope Lechner,

Matilda Bertrand, Melinda Boyd, Tyana Sacree, Chantel Gauthier, Kristen Watson, Paige Lawson and Amelia Vincent.

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Villa lose close match at home in stormy conditions Soccer club battles hard against Sooke Loggers CARRIE SWIGGUM Peak Sports

Stormy weather this past weekend left Powell River Villa unprepared for an aggressive attack from Sooke Loggers.

The visiting Loggers capitalized on two quick tallies in the opening minutes of the first half and went on to hold off the surging Villa offence to gain a hard fought 2-1 victory in Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) play.

Through the first half Sooke took advantage of the gusty winds to funnel the ball toward their scoring end.

“We got a little caught off guard with the weather,” said coach Chris McDonough, “They had a strong 60 km/h wind behind them, and made it tough for us to knock any long ball with accuracy.”

Villa had to make due with three missing starters, including Kye Taylor, who was sidelined with a hamstring injury from the last match, and Kurtis Dennison, who was out with a calf injury.

Jake Kenmuir and Niko Cristante were brought in as game-day substitutes.

The first goal came within two minutes of kickoff and set the tone for the first half. A long kick from midfield into Villa’s end set both clubs racing for the ball, with all eyes on Sooke’s striker.

In a last-second dash the Sooke player came in fast, seizing the ball and kicking it into the net.

“It was a misread in a few different areas by a few different people,” said McDonough.

Sooke’s second goal was a textbook play as their player got behind Powell River defence and finished with a low, hard shot into the corner.

Villa tried to return the favour, but were shut down by a nimble Sooke goaltender.

While the first half was dominated by the wind and Sooke’s aggressive offence, the rain picked up in the second and so did Villa’s willingness to stay in the match, despite the wet and wild conditions.

Powell River made a hard push at the end. Cristante was fouled in the box and awarded a penalty kick with five minutes left in the match. Nick van’t Schip took the kick and scored, putting the match at 2-1.

WET AND WINDY: Powell River Villa’s Brody Harry battles for possession of the ball against a visiting Sooke Loggers player. Villa fell 2-1 against the Loggers, scoring their only goal on a penalty kick with five minutes left in the rainy match.

ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

Several cards were shown by the head official, including a red card against the Sooke defender that led to Villa’s only tally on the day.

A late corner kick in the dying seconds with

Sooke down a player was unsuccessful.

“We hurled everything at them,” said McDonough. “It made for an interesting five minutes, but we couldn’t quite finish it off. We had a number of chances that we

couldn’t quite find the net on, or hit hard enough on the keeper, it was a little frustrating. But they played well and deserved the win.”

The loss puts Villa into seventh place in the VISL Division 2, trailing Sooke by

three points.

Villa will now travel to Victoria for their final match of 2015 against Castaways FC 2 this weekend.

Play is slated to resume in mid-January after the club’s holiday break.

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1105 Obituaries

Nona Anna Pitton It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our mother and nona Anna Pitton, born December 26, 1926, in San Vito al Talimento, Italy. Anna was predeceased by her husband Sante in 2000. Anna leaves to mourn her daughter Sally, son Erros (Lorri), brother Petro, grandchildren Teressa (Ronny), Anna-Lisa, Carissa (Brad), Jaqueline (Kyle), Mitchell and great-grandson Enzo.

A service will be held at Church of the Assumption. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

John Oliver Hill

February 2, 1958 - November 15, 2015 On Sunday, November 15, Lucky Beer’s stock prices fell sharply on the news of John Hill’s passing. Executives at Lucky braced for the impact of the anticipated drop in sales. Johnny grew up in Powell River and other than a couple trips to Mexico and a few trips to the race track, he never left the comforts of home. Johnny spent the past 25 years as the “Old Dutch Guy.” He thoroughly enjoyed his job and made many friends over the years. He enjoyed women, drinking, camping, fishing, the Canucks and was once seen on a beach in Mexico wearing white shorts. Johnny had an amazing sense of humor and a head flip that went with his huge smile. Johnny rejoins his mother Iris, father Norm and his brother and best friend Bob. He is survived and terribly missed by his partner Karen, his children Jennifer (Dan) and Brennan (Kayla), his grandchildren Abby, Grace, Sienna, Keelan and Payton and his niece Staci and nephew Sean. He will also be missed by his many friends and colleagues. Though Johnny died far too young, he didn’t live an average life. He lived his life laughing and on his terms, never allowing a good opportunity for a joke to slip by. He is now with his family and friends playing crib, drinking beer and cheering the Canucks to that everelusive Stanley Cup. “Tomorrow is never promised so live for today”

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Reginald Dayne Mooney Reginald Dayne Mooney passed away in Powell River on December 5, 2015 at the age of 68 years. He is survived by the love of his life, wife Betty Tosoff, children, Angela, Sarah (Mike), Justin (Jezelle), grandchildren Dayne, Raymond, Emma, Lily and Logan, sister Joan, brothers Dale and Jay and mother in law Lillian.

Many thanks for the care given by Dr. Adrea and Dr. Bell, the staff at Powell River General Hospital and to the neighbors of Seton Avenue.

“My hands in your’s and your hand in mine, forever” In lieu of flowers, donations to the Parkinson’s Society of BC would be greatly appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Stubberfield Funeral Home Ltd.

George David Robertson January 16, 1945 - December 2, 2015

Sadly, we announce George’s passing on Wednesday, December 2, at the age of 70.

George was born and raised in Powell River and spent his entire life here. He had many lifelong friends in Powell River and a huge online family from all over the world.

George is survived by his son Bill, daughter Stacey (John), his nine grandchildren Patrick, Joanna, Caitlin, Blaine and Logan and Blake, Aubrey, Kennedy and Kinsley as well as two great-grandchildren and his beloved fur-baby Shady. He is also survived by his sister Martha, brother Bruce, sister-inlaw Joan and three generations of nieces and nephews.

There will be no service but we would love to have you join us for “one last coffee,” Saturday, December 12 at 2 pm at Tim Horton’s. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation in his memory.

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Joyce Marion Hatch (née Osavitsky) September 24, 1934 November 29, 2015

Mom passed away suddenly and peacefully in her home at the age of 81. She was predeceased by her parents Joseph Osavitsky and Dora (Doris) Scarff, her stepfather Al Scarff and her loving husband and eternal dance partner Fred Hatch. She is survived by her sister Charlotte (Pat) Quail, her five children Leslie Hatch, Darryl (Ann De Brincat) Hatch, Karen Hatch, Kim (Darren) Russell and Dana (Norm) Warn and her five grandchildren Michael, AJ and Carter Warn and Holly and Owen Russell.

Mom was born in Borden, Saskatchewan and raised in Powell River. She loved her family and friends dearly and enjoyed going on bus tours to casinos, having coffee at McDonald's, lawn and carpet bowling, playing cards and reminiscing with old friends. She was an excellent cook, knitter and dancer.

Thanks to all the relatives, friends and neighbours who filled Mom's days with happiness and have offered us their kind support. Special thanks to Shirley Leach for being there.

Life it seems can be a mystery We wake each day to see our fate unfold As we travel life’s path with others We are connected, nurtured and guided in so many ways Learning lessons and growing through love and pain.

Live every moment. Love deeply and freely.

A celebration of Mom's life will be held at 11 am on Tuesday, December 15, at Powell River Town Centre Hotel, 4660 Joyce Avenue. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.

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After Brian, along with his loving partner Charlotte, moved to Powell River in 1990, he became besotted with his new homeland. He could be seen riding his bike all over the trails above the old township. Often, one of his companions would be of the four-legged variety. If Brian wasn’t riding his bike, he would be enjoying another aspect of Powell River: swimming or canoeing on one of the many majestic lakes, hiking on one of the many glorious trails, driving on the myriad of logging roads, or walking one of his beautiful dogs at Willingdon Beach. Brian spent his best years at the place he loved most, Powell River. No service by request.

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Brian went peacefully in his sleep at Willingdon Creek Village. He leaves behind his spouse Charlotte, stepdaughter Anneliese (Michael), sister Althea (Reginald), children Greig, Rodney (Jennifer), Glenn (Risa), Cindy (Philip) and Derek, their mother Sheila, his grandchildren Megan (Laurence), Elizabeth (Adam) and Rachel and his beloved dog’s Willie and Bonnie.

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Thank you Hands Across the Water would like to thank everyone who contributed so generously to make our garage sale a huge success. We would also like to thank the ladies from the Hospital Auxiliary for their generous contribution. Your generosity has inspired us to continue to work hard to bring a refugee family to Powell River.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices

NOTICE OF TENDER Inclusion Powell River is accepting tender bids for the construction and general contracting of a new licensed residential group home to be built in Powell River. Performance bonds will be required for the tender and the construction process. Bidders shall carry course of construction insurance for full amount of contract and five million dollar liability.

Construction drawings and specifications can be picked up at: 4493A Marine Avenue, Powell River BC, from Thursday, December 10, 2015 c/o David Morris 604.485.2688 dmorris@pracl.ca Deadline for submissions: 4 pm Friday, January 15, 2016

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/.

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604.485.5313 6965 Suites for Rent 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

8220 Lawn & Garden

TREES PRUNED AND HEDGES TRIMMED 485.HELP (4357)

9185 Boats

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.

FOR

45*

$

Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $550 - $800/mth

WCB and fully insured 9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Mechanics on Duty

PR APARTMENTS 604.485.2038

LARGE, BRIGHT, newly renovated 2-bdrm in Townsite, claw foot tub, wood floors, N/S $700/mth includes heat.

604.483.3006.

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

604.485.2594 2003 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.

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.

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

1.778.388.4601.

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

8325 Sand & Gravel

8325 Sand & Gravel

6915 Mobiles/Pads

Baby’s First Christmas

6560 Houses for Rent

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_____________________________________ Cash ❑

6545 Hall Rentals

4-BDRM, 5-APPL, N/S, small pet ok, available December 15 $1,100/mth. 604.578.8901.

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.

Daytime Phone # ___________________________________

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

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.

including tax we run your 15word private party classified and GUARANTEE it until it sells.

* Some restrictions apply. Not all classifications are applicable to this rate.

Only private party word/line ads apply to this rate. ** Maximum 52 issues.

9145 Cars

OCEANFRONT HOME, walk on waterfront, suitable for semiretired couple, pets welcome, no smoking $1000/mth plus utilities, 12 kms north of Townsite. 604.485.2015.

26’ TRIPLE E Topaz, 5th wheel, excellent condition, air conditioning, solar panel $17,900. 604.485.6550.

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Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm

26’ CORSAIR Excela 5thwheel with hitch, excellent condition, must see. 604.485.5753.

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

6560 Houses for Rent

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

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of December 9 to 15, 2015 ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19

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You’re going to be doing a lot of travelling, so make sure the car is in good repair before hitting the road. You take this opportunity to change your cell phone or computer.

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 However much you try to stick to a budget, your generosity prevails and you really spoil your loved ones. You could face an unexpected expense as well.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You may be the person who tries to bring a smile to everyone’s faces. You feel responsible for the happiness of your loved ones and you go to a lot of effort to make things go smoothly.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23

DOWN 1. Tavern 2. “We ___ the World” 3. Baseball score 4. Low-budget flick

5. Former Chevy SUV 6. Ump’s call 7. Certain discrimination 8. Production 9. Rage 10. Pasture 11. Thanksgiving side dish 16. MasterCard rival 20. Jersey call 21. Tether 22. Non-mainstream film 23. Venomous snake 25. Grave-robbing demon 26. Row of bushes 27. Vogue 33. Property 34. Column’s counterpart 35. Temper, as metal 36. Hold back 37. Primary 38. Like some prunes or olives 43. Soak (up) 44. Word we share?

45. “What’s the ___?”

47. Compete (for) 48. Way off 49. “Surfin’ ___” (Beach Boys hit) 50. Turkey part

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You’re quite the perfectionist as a host and want your guests to feel at home. You do everything you can to satisfy them, despite the extra effort this requires.

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22

SUDOKU

It’s not the time to put up the decorations when the guests are arriving. It’s better to just take a deep breath, enjoy the moment and accept that not everything is perfect.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 Far from being conventional, you decide on the spur of the moment to spend the holidays away. You look to other cultures to do things differently this year.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You’re particularly emotional during the holiday season this year. You decide to organize a small family reunion and experience the joy of intimate moments together.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You finally decide to focus on your relationship just before the start of the holidays. Take some time away from your responsibilities to calm your worries.

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20

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

ACROSS 1. Fishhook feature 5. Wrap 8. Too smooth 12. Jack-in-the-pulpit, e.g.

13. Haul 14. Fertilizer component 15. Fix up 17. Mets, Jets or Nets 18. Relative of ‘’i.e.’’

19. Babysitter’s handful 21. Be a go-between 24. Looked for 28. Take to one’s heart 29. Nature’s title 30. Tally (up) 31. Poem of praise 32. Lead-in for Madre or Leone 36. Cast doubt upon 39. “From ___ ___ in” 40. Sent in a stamped envelope 41. Barley bristle 42. Barbecue site 43. Music genre 46. Busy 51. Depose 52. Helping hand 53. “___ on Down the Road” 54. Target 55. Civil War general 56. Bore, slangily

You may reach the finish line feeling pretty exhausted. A healthy diet should significantly improve the situation and give you the energy to participate in lots of celebrations.

Level: Beginner

To your great surprise, your boss entrusts you with added responsibilities. The new situation looks strangely like a promotion with a generous pay increase.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 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!

If you’re single, you’re sure to be very surprised to meet someone interesting at this time of year. Your self-esteem improves considerably.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 Virtually all the festivities take place at your house, even though it wasn’t planned that way. Take care to be very tactful with some family members in particular.

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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 DECEMbER 9 - 15

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1 ice Cream $598 $ 98

Island Farms

egg nog 1L

Bulk Carrots ¢

Island Farms Country Cream

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

68

1.65 L

WHOLESOME FOOD

large australIan

red or green

Ious red or golden delIC

navel oranges

Leaf Lettuce

Apples

2 3 1 98 $ 48

$

long englIsh

1

pei potatoes

$ 98

Cucumbers

10 lb bag

each

5

1

freybe

beer $ Sausage

¢

48

2

$ 98 $ 98 White Mushrooms Jumbo 3

each

/lb 6.57/kg

kaiser buns

1

$ 98

3

/lb 8.77/kg

Assorted Cookies

2

$ 98

Chocolate Chip Cookies or oatmeal raisin, ranger. pkg of 12

100 g

1

$ 98 blueberry pies

4

$ 98

680 g

4

assorted 788-888 g

Campbell’s

broth

7

Top Sirloin $ Grilling Steaks

$ 98 Ground pork

100 g

48

$ 98 Rising Crust Pizza

/lb 7.23/kg

Made Fresh In Store

2

Hungarian Salami $

530 g White or Whole Wheat pkg of 6

100 g

GROCERY

$ 28 breaded pork Cutlets

68

Alpine bread

DeLiSSio frozen

3

1

Seasoned Turkey $ breast

F R E S H D A I LY

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

Boneless Pork Shoulder Roast

100 g

/lb 2.16/kg

/lb 3.26/kg

FOR

1

$ 48

Honey Ham

/lb 1.50/kg

/lb 16.49/kg

3

$ FRESH

48

28 /lb 7.23/kg

Chicken, beef, Vegetable or reduced sodium 900 ml

hershey ChIpIts

nalley

ps te-30C0hi Choasscoortelad 200 g

Chip Dip g assorted 225

25 2 25 $

$ 98

$

FOR

FOR

Sunrype

Juice

Assorted 1.36L

Kuraidori Portable Induction Cooktop

2

$ 68

QuAker inSTAnT

oatmeal

Assorted 228-430 g

3

CLASSiCo

$ 68

pasta Sauce

Assorted 218-650 ml

2

$ 68

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