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Rising assessments cause questions Property taxes only partially determined by house values CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now Property assessments for some Powell River homeowners available in the are way up, but that does not mean homeowners’ property tax bills will a corresponding App Store or see iTunes increase in property taxes. Crown corporation BC Assessment announced Tuesday, January 3, that assessments were in the mail and Powell River area residents could expect to see increases of between 5.4 for rural residents and 10.4 per cent for City of Powell River residents, but some local homeowners opened their mail to find much Get theincreases. Peak to Go higher iPhone app now “The majority available in the of residential home assessments App Store or iTunes within the [Vancouver Island] region are shifting between five to 25 per cent compared to last year’s assessments,” stated BC Assessment regional assessor Tina Ireland in a media release. The total assessments in Vancouver Island region, which includes Powell River, increased from $170.15 billion last year to $193.21 billion this year, or 13.5 per cent. According to the Crown corporation, a strong real estate market over the past year is behind some of the large increases. Other factors, such as home renovations, can also increase assessed values. The 2017 assessments reflect market value as of July 1 and physical condition of properties as of October 31. Similar to Lower Mainland and southern Vancouver Island homeowners, who opened »2 $479,000 OCEAN VIEW

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their assessments to find hikes as high as 60 per cent, local residents are also raising questions about what the assessment increases will mean. City of Powell River councillor Russell Brewer took to social media to explain what role the assessments play in property owners’ municipal taxes. “I posted on social media to meet an obvious need for more information on the part of the public regarding assessments, impact on taxes and how taxes are determined,” said Brewer. “I view that as a critical part of my role as a councillor.” City taxes are based primarily on two factors: the city’s revenue requirement to fund services and infrastructure throughout the year and the city’s assessment base, or the total assessed value of all properties in the city. Municipal tax rates are

set by dividing the city’s revenue requirement by its assessment base. The resulting tax rate is then applied to each individual property based on its assessed value and zoning to determine what the property owner’s taxes payable will be. BC municipalities are legally obliged to operate using balanced operating budgets, though they are allowed to borrow for capital projects. In 2016, property taxes brought in $15.5 million for City of Powell River. More than half of the city’s revenue comes from property taxes, the rest from government grants and other fees, said city chief financial officer Kathleen Day. Determining how much a property owner pays for tax requires first seeing what all the revenues and costs will be and then looking at how much money is required to make up the difference.

Day explained that council then needs to decide if it is willing to increase taxes to bring in the required funds or whether it will look to cut funds from somewhere else. “It’s a bit of a process,” said Day. Changes in assessments

smaller increases. Anyone with a higherthan-average assessment can expect to pay a larger part of the city’s revenue requirement, said Day. Only properties that go up by the average assessment increase will experience the average tax

I posted on social media to meet an obvious need for more information on the part of the public regarding assessments, impact on taxes and how taxes are determined. I view that as a critical part of my role as a councillor. RUSSELL BREWER

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determine how the overall municipal property tax requirement is distributed to each property owner. Homeowners who have large increases in their assessments can expect to pay more taxes than those with

increase that council decides when it passes the city budget, she added. “If the average tax increase is 11 per cent, a property owner with a 20 per cent increase in their assessed value will experience a higher-

than-average tax increase,” said Day. “A property owner with a five per cent increase in their assessed value will experience a lower-than-average tax increase.” The assessment system is an attempt to minimize the impact of real estate market fluctuations on property taxes, but it can only work with the average, said Day. The city also collects annual municipal utility charges and taxes on behalf of the regional district and School District 47. The city is currently in the process of establishing its 2017 operating budgets and determining what its revenue requirements will be. Tax rates will be set once the budget is established. A draft city budget is expected later this month. According to Brewer, council focused on minimizing tax increases, particularly for operations, for the past three years. Because the consumer price index has continued

to rise during that time, an increase in property taxes is probable, said Brewer. “Some increases for operations will likely be required for 2017,” he said. Property tax increases are finalized in early May with the adoption of the city’s financial plan and tax rates bylaws; tax notices are mailed later that month. More information about municipal tax rates in 2017 will be available as council works through its budget and financial planning process, which includes opportunities for public input. The finance committee’s first meeting of 2017 is set for Thursday, January 12, at city hall. Day said property owners with questions about assessment notices should refer to the BC Assessments website and contact the agency as indicated on their notice as soon as possible. Home owners who wish to appeal their assessments have until January 31 to file.

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BC puts $400,000 toward four hospice beds in Powell River CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

FUNDS SECURED: Powell River Hospice Society president Heather Baldwin was relieved by the province’s recent announcement to fund four palliative care beds in Powell River. Now the society will begin the process of raising more than $1 million toward a hospice. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

Currently, one bed at Powell River General Hospital can be used for palliative care, if it is unoccupied, though there are resources available for home-care nurse support and pain-management home visits from local physicians. Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) regional medical

There are a lot of people who don’t have enough support to be able to stay at home; that’s where most people prefer to die. HEATHER BALDWIN

POWELL RIVER HOSPICE SOCIETY PRESIDENT

director for home, community and palliative care Peter Edmunds said the announcement comes as BC Ministry of Health pushes health authorities to increase end-of-life care capacity by 2020. VCH is working on strategies to support people to stay at home as well as

ed, so we need to work with the hospice society, community physicians and residents to work out what’s best,” said Edmunds. “There’s a lot of work to do in Powell River.” Edmunds emphasized that the palliative care strategy of Powell River physicians is strong and the health authority endorses it to continue. He added that the additional beds should be seen as an opportunity to enhance that care and the health authority has committed to staffing the beds once they are established. Baldwin said she will be meeting with local VCH administrators to talk about what may be possible. She estimates the society will need more than $1 million for the project to move forward. “It’s certainly a good thing for us,” she said. “We need the beds, but as far as where they are going to be or what it’s going to look like, at this point I don’t know.”

Work renovating the new Powell River Public Library is progressing, say city officials. City director of infrastructure Tor Birtig said the foundation has been poured for the building’s foyer and the general contractors are waiting on the delivery and installation of steelwork for the front of the building. Work has proceeded on interior electrical and plumbing with walls being framed and drywall installed, he said. Project completion is expected in the spring.

Setting it straight In last issue’s story “City releases regional recreation study” we reported that City of Powell River’s parks, recreation and culture department has an annual operating budget of more than $2 million, when in fact it is more than $4 million.

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said he congratulates Powell River Hospice Society and its supporters who have been advocating for provincial funding. “It really speaks to the strength of these people,” said Simons. “I’m glad that they were able to advocate for this, even if it is pre-election spending.”

achieve a home death if possible, but for those who do not have the necessary supports to be able to do that, hospice palliative care is the next best thing, he said. The model across the health authority is to attach the hospice beds to an existing facility, preferably a residential care facility, added Edmunds. Simons said his father spent his last days in hospice and that it’s a remarkably important service for someone at the end of their life, as well as their family and loved ones. “It really addresses the end-of-life needs,” said Simons. “We’re grateful that the public contributes to this important social need. This is appropriate investment of public money.” At this point, more discussions and fundraising is necessary before the four beds are established. Ultimately, where they are located will need to come from the community, said Edmunds. “Local solutions are need-

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to stay at home; that’s where most people prefer to die. It takes a lot of people and support to be able to do that and hospice is the next best thing. It can be really great if it’s set up and staffed right. That’s our hope.” Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons

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Powell River has received funding for four hospice palliative care beds in the community, but it may take some time before any facility is established. West Vancouver-Sea-toSky MLA Jordan Sturdy announced Tuesday, January 3, on behalf of BC health minister Terry Lake, that $1 million in provincial funding has been designated for improved access to hospice palliative care in Powell River, the Sunshine Coast and Squamish. “Ensuring that everyone has compassionate care as their life’s journey draws to a close is critically important,” said Sturdy during the announcement at Squamish’s Hilltop House hospice. “Today’s announcement means those in need of palliative care, as well as families in Squamish and the Sea to Sky, Powell River and the Sunshine Coast, all have the supports they need.” Powell River and Squamish received $400,000 for four new beds each and Sechelt received $200,000 for two additional beds. Powell River Hospice Society president Heather Baldwin said the funding, which the society has been waiting on for more than a year, is a solid step toward enhancing end-of-life care in the community. “It’s what we want and really need here,” said Baldwin. “There are a lot of people who don’t have enough support to be able

More snow may have fallen on Powell River in the past month than usual, but the city has fared well compared to its neighbours, said director of infrastructure Tor Birtig. An order for road salt put spending over the annual $65,000 budget, but not by much, he added. “We were quite fortunate compared to Courtenay, Comox and Vancouver,” said Birtig. “We still have a lot of green grass.” Birtig said his crews were out with the plough and salt trucks on the weekend to ensure the city’s 108 kilometres of roads did not become “an icy mess.” Though there was a report of a weather-related car accident south of town during the weekend, Birtig said city streets were clear. City buses did not have any weather-related issues or delays.

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Quarry talks fail to produce deal Lafarge not ready to protect seniority rights, say Steelworkers

agement tasked workers using a system of 22 classification levels. The company has stated it wants to have more flexibility by using a system with fewer levels. The union, however, viewed this as an attack on hardfought seniority rights. In an effort to bring the workers back, LafargeHolcim communications director Jennifer Lewis claimed the company tabled an offer before Christmas that removed the language around work assignment that the union felt was an attack on their seniority, she said. “It also included, once again, significant improvements in benefits, plus annual cost of living increases to wages for each year of the contract,” said Lewis. “Despite the major concession on work assignment, the

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Bargaining between LafargeHolcim and United Steelworkers Local 816 during the holidays has fallen through over wording around seniority rights, despite an offer to improve benefits and wages from the company. Workers at Texada Quarrying have been locked out since the middle of October. Before the lockout began, company man-

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At 11:45 pm an RCMP officer was 4. MONDAY, JANUARY 9 observed a making patrols when he Highway 101, North green recycle bin on fire in the alley Abehind femalea driver police that she retail reported store. Thetofire department had pickedand up apromptly male hitchhiker on Highway attended extinguished the 101 fire. near ThereTla’amin was no Nation damageattoapproximately the building 11 and discovered that her cell phone or am surrounding property. Anyone with was missing from centre console of the information aboutthethis incident is asked vehicle after dropping man off at First to contact RCMP atthe 604.485.6255 or Credit Union. at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). Crimestoppers

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The union issued a press release on Monday, January 7, saying it was “insulted” by the actions of Texada Quarrying management during the holidays. According to the statement, management approached the locked-out members and delivered 65 Canada Safeway gift cards, each with a value of $50. “This dispute has been started and prolonged by management,” stated union spokesperson Earl Graham. “Their attack on their own employees is disgraceful and a token gift card isn’t going to make it right.” The union stated its members will donate the gift cards to Powell River and Texada food banks to show appreciation for the community support it has received through the ongoing labour dispute.

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2. MONDAY, JANUARY 2 Joyce Avenue, 4200 block At 7:30 pm, police observed suspicious activity between two parked vehicles and two people in a vacant lot. Illegal drugs were in plain sight in one of the vehicles. During the investigation, a quantity of cocaine, cash and drug paraphernalia were found. A 38-year-old female and 42-yearold male, both residents of Powell River, face a criminal charge of possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking. The male also faces criminal charges of breach of undertaking and obstruction of a peace officer. Both were released from custody and are scheduled to appear in court at a later date. 1. AUGUST 20 3. SATURDAY, JANUARY 7300 block Duncan Street 7 Complex Road At approximately 4:15 am Powell River Police report and of theft RCMP received attended aa break enter from at a unlocked in thelaptop femalecomputer change business. lockers A MacBook room Powellfrom Riverthe Recreation Complex; was at stolen business. Police the incidenttotook place at approximately continue investigate and anyone 8:30 Items reported stolenisinclude with pm. information on this crime asked cash, keys and cell at phone batteries that to contact RCMP 604.485.6255 or unknown suspect(s) removed from the Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477). phones, which remained in the lockers. Police are investigating and obtaining video 2. AUGUST 23 surveillance 4700 Joyce footage Avenue from the building.

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Steelworkers have yet to vote on the offer.” Steelworkers spokesperson Brad West said that while LafargeHolcim management had initially stated they were willing to make the concession, when the parties returned for bargaining, the company’s position had not changed. “Calling a proposal something different when it does the exact same thing is not a change in position,” said West. “Seniority rights is a long-standing principle that is respected by most companies, including Lafarge up until now.” West said the union continues to seek a fair contract, and asked that LafargeHolcim “drop its attack on seniority rights, return to the bargaining table and end this lockout of their own employees.”

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The meeting schedule will vary to accommodate statutory holidays, summer vacation periods, Union of BC Municipalities Conference and the Christmas holiday season. Also, additional Committee meetings may be scheduled for special purposes and in January to consider annual budgets. If you are planning to attend any of the Regional District meetings, please call the office at 604-485-2260 to confirm that the meeting is going ahead as scheduled. Our website is updated regularly with changes to scheduled meetings as required. Brenda Paquin, Manager of Administrative Services

James Fraser Brewer (born 1969) was sentenced to one day in jail, 12 months of probation and levied a $100 victim surcharge for one count of assault and one count of breach of undertaking.

Possession of a controlled substance Luke Galen Marshman (born 1985) was sentenced to 30 days in jail and levied a $100 victim surcharge for one count of possession of a controlled substance.

Possession of property obtained by crime Bryn John Douglas Nicol (born 1986) was sentenced to 52 days in jail, 24 months of probation and a $100 victim surcharge for two counts of possession of property obtained by crime.

Mischief Daryl John Wilson (born 1968) was given six months probation, a suspended sentence and levied a $100 victim surcharge for one count of mischief $5,000 or under.

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Rural broadband fairness increases Telecommunications regulator announces infrastructure fund CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A recently announced fund to widen broadband internet access in rural Canada may help close Powell River’s last holes in coverage, says the author of three commissioned reports on the region’s service gaps. In December, Powell River computing consultant Joseph McLean presented his third report on the subject, following one in 2009 and another in 2011, to Powell River Regional District’s committee of the whole. According to McLean’s report, the state of broadband for rural internet users in 2017 looks promising, though coverage blackout areas remain. “I wouldn’t say the numbers have changed, but the reality on the ground has really improved,” said McLean. He said he found a few instances in rural areas where customers were paying less than city resi-

GAPS PERSIST: Powell River computing consultant Joseph McLean [right] presented his third report on rural broadband internet access to Powell River Regional District’s committee of the whole. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

dents for comparable service. “Things have equalized to a great extent,” said McLean. “It’s not all perfect, but one of the main indicators, monthly cost, has come down in the rural areas and crept up in the city. It’s reached a balancing point.” Still, areas near Lund, Malaspina and Craig roads, Saltery Bay and on Texada Island outside of Van Anda and Gillies Bay, were identified as not yet having accessible broadband service. Electoral Area C director Colin

Palmer described McLean’s report at the regional district’s meeting as “timely and brilliant.” McLean’s report was completed and presented just a week before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) declared broadband internet a basic service. The national regulator announced targets for internet providers to work toward boosting service and speeds in rural and isolated areas. It also announced the development of a

$750-million infrastructure development fund for providers to access to help cover the cost of extending service over the next five years. McLean said the CRTC has been looking at making the service declaration for some time, describing the issue of providing broadband service to rural Canadians as one that goes back almost 20 years. He described the CRTC’s approach as “even-handed.” “I appreciate that the CRTC thinks it can get better results out

of industry from encouraging rather than giving marching orders,” added McLean. An adequate number of potential customers residing in the observed gap areas may mean that, with help from the fund, those gaps can be filled, he said. “Affordable internet access is especially important to rural residents because they don’t have access to the free services we have in town,” said McLean. “If you’re low income and rural, it’s a double whammy.”

Real estate sales up during 2016 CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Real estate numbers are in and indicate that 2016 was a healthy year for sales, according to statistics collected by Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board. Sales numbers increased to 514 completed transactions during 2016, a 14.2 per cent jump over 2015. At the end of December, the median cost for a singlefamily home in Powell River sat just under $300,000, a roughly 17 per cent increase over December 2015. Real Estate Board president Neil Frost said last year’s numbers continued a larger trend of the local real estate market’s recovery. “It was a banner year,” said Frost. “It was one of the busiest on record.” Statistics show approximately 70 per cent of home purchasers in 2016 were buying a principal residence in Powell River, while approximately 20 per cent

were buying for investment. Frost said investment purchases are not driving the market, but factor significantly in the recent rise of home prices in the region. Almost all areas of the market saw increases, although Frost noted there was a softening in the numbers for first time home buyers, which were down slightly. April and May of 2016 had solid sales numbers, almost doubling sales from those same months in 2015, while the fall season of 2016 resulted in a slow down. Almost half of all sales were to out-of-town purchasers, up from just over 40 per cent in 2015. “It’s the same old story, people are attracted to Powell River’s quality of life and affordability,” said Frost. He added that while Powell River seemed “relatively undiscovered” in the past, that has now changed. “The secret is out,” said Frost. The trend of Powell River attracting new residents

from the Lower Mainland continued with almost a quarter of sales to out-oftown purchasers coming from communities between Hope and Squamish, up from close to 17 per cent in 2015. Just more than 11 per cent of sales to out-of-town purchasers were to people moving to Powell River for employment, while another 12.6 per cent were to purchasers moving due to retirement. Frost noted the number of people purchasing for retirement may be higher due to the fact that some homes are being purchased five to 10 years in advance of retirement. Frost added he does not expect interest in Powell River to die down any time soon, with potential buyers from Squamish and Vancouver coming to look at properties. “Most provincial indicators are showing the market will continue to be strong,” said Frost.

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Political posturing Even those who casually follow politics have probably heard of pre-election spending. The closer the elections become, the more announcements about funding seem to materialize from a magical cloud. It is one of many frustrating realities about our political system. The recent provincial government announcement that $400,000 had been designated toward four palliative care beds in Powell River just smacks of political posturing. Of course it is wonderful news that Powell River Hospice Society now has nearly a half million dollars to work with in order to establish much-needed end-of-life health care in Powell River, but when faced with at least $1 million more to raise in order to build a suitable facility, the provincial funding feels like a dangling carrot. Even adding onto an existing facility such as Willingdon Creek Village to facilitate the four hospice beds will cost in the millions. Another case of posturing happens every year It is clear that government funding on the final day of the has become more a strategic Union of BC game than effective and timely Municipalities use of taxpayers’ dollars. c o n fe re n c e . This year, after a week of municipalities hobnobbing with provincial ministers, BC’s community, sport and cultural development minister announced the government would be funding 35 provincial water projects. Some communities, including ours, had been waiting for the important infrastructure announcement for upwards of two years. Let’s not even get into how government announces crucial funding for social programs (affordable housing, anyone?) at key times and in key ridings in order to use public money to help with re-election. It is clear that government funding has become more a strategic game than effective and timely use of taxpayers’ dollars. With the provincial election a mere four months away on May 9, government funding announcements, such as this most recent one regarding palliative care beds, seems like too little, too late, too convenient. Funding for much-needed programs such as hospice beds is always welcome, but when it is not nearly enough and comes when it is beneficial to a government going into election time, the whole thing leaves a sour taste. Perhaps our next government will see fit to fund health care, infrastructure and social programs throughout its entire time in office, and particularly when those funds are most needed in a given community, not just when it is convenient for voter sympathy. Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Slow down to save lives By Paul Martiquet If we could save you almost a half a minute on your next trip by automobile, would you follow the prescription? We can, but more on that later. A report from BC’s Public Health Officer (PHO) entitled, “Where the Rubber Meets the Road,” looks at motor vehicle crashes in the province and their impact on our health and wellness. The report explores road safety by examining four pillars: technologies and strategies for improving road safety related to road-user behaviours and conditions; speed limits; vehicle technologies; and roadway design and infrastructure. Each year BC roads see some 280 deaths and 79,000 injuries (based on 2012 analyzed data), which are big numbers, but they

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actually reflect an improvement on 20 years ago. In 1996, there were 18.4 deaths per 100,000 population; in 2012, that was down to 6.2. Of these fatalities, proportionately more occur in Northern Health and Interior Health regions. In the

Speed limits should also be set in regard to road and weather conditions and to increase driver awareness and education. Vancouver Coastal Health region, the number was 2.3 per 100,000. People aged 16 to 25 and 76 or over have the highest motor vehicle crashes fatality and serious injury rate.

The top human contributing factors for crashes with fatalities were speed, distraction and impairment, in that order, with speed accounting for 36 per cent of them. Environmental and vehicle conditions also contribute but we will focus on speed as a key factor. Established research shows a clear relationship between safe speeds and road safety. This is based on two simple truths: with more speed comes less reaction time; and more speed means higher physical force, which increases the risk of serious injury and death. The faster a vehicle is moving, the less time there is for a driver to react, and the longer the stopping distance, both of which lead to more crashes. And injury? The risk of serious in»7

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JOHN CRAVEN Fernwood Avenue So far I’m okay with my assessment, but I haven’t seen my taxes yet.

MARVIN YAROSHUK Willingdon Avenue With the state of the city’s infrastructure, roads, buildings and water system, I’m okay with taxes going up if they go toward improvements.

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Person of the year: Dave Formosa FACEBOOK USER KIM MCKENZIE MILLER Powell River Chamber of Commerce’s past president, my former boss, now a good friend. He has the future of Powell River in his heart every day, for our children and grandchildren. This man is humble in so many regards. Folks have no idea the challenges he faces head on to make our community a great place to live, work and play. FACEBOOK USER LESLIE IUS One of the kindest people I know.

FACEBOOK USER MARK G. BROWN I find it interesting that the article only mentions a couple of traits he possesses (work ethic, tenacity), traits possessed by many others, by the way. That leads me to wonder if his social/political status played a significant role. Interesting that many feel the need to mention what a great guy he is, which isn’t necessarily part of the determination for being a person of the year. FACEBOOK USER RYAN OLSON Congratulations Dave. Hey, at least he is doing something for the town he cares about. Some just do their own thing and point fingers and talk. He is making an effort. Are you? There are great opportunities in that town; look at your resources and blessings and think outside the box. FACEBOOK USER LINDA WEGNER We are indeed blessed to have a man of Dave's calibre and integrity as our mayor. He's only human, but does he ever work hard for the benefit of our community. A well deserved designation, Dave!

Advocates call for Powell River shelter Developer rebrands Townsite mall project FACEBOOK USER MARIJANA BELJAN ESSEX

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rent 50 km/h. Speed limits should also be set in regard to road and weather conditions and to increase driver awareness and education. We know that a person has a much better chance at 30 km/h, so we should be reviewing local speed limits to reflect the increased survivability at that speed. Think about it. Paul Martiquet is the medical health officer for Powell River and Sunshine Coast.

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COMMUNITY »

Dogs bring friendship to seniors DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Therapy dogs have proven to be beneficial to the health of everyone, but their effect is felt even more when they visit seniors residences and schools. When dogs from St. John Ambulance’s therapy dog program go to care facilities such as Willingdon Creek Village, the place lights up, according to care staff. “It’s quite lovely because some of our residents who aren’t really responsive to any other programming actually come alive,” said Willingdon Creek recreation worker Pamela Dubé. “It’s really heartwarming programming and the residents absolutely love seeing the dogs, petting them and giving them treats.” The dogs come alive, too. Lilly, a Briard breed sometimes referred

to as a heart of gold wrapped in fur, and Lexi, a Leonberger, a giant breed with a big heart, were recently at Willingdon Creek for their weekly visit. Many of the residents awaited their arrival. According to the dog handlers and owners, while Lilly and Lexi enjoy the attention they receive, the dogs are really into the treats. “She has a great time,” said Bob Kimmel who, along with Joyce Genttner, handles Lilly. “She has her favourites, the ones who give the biggest cookies, and she knows where they are; she’ll run to their rooms.” When she visits, Lilly pokes her head into every room, said Genttner. “She likes the loving she gets,” she added. Willingdon Creek resident Sylvia Stoddart is a former physiotherapist and a founder of Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association. She said she looks forward to when the dogs come “because I love them.” St. John Ambulance’s therapy dog program was introduced in Powell River by Gale Alsgard and Marie Rumley in 2011. Audrey McLeish is the current program

coordinator. According to McLeish, dogs visit Willingdon Creek, Evergreen Care Unit, area schools and two group homes in the city. Powell River General Hospital has declined the service, she said. The program currently includes 13 volunteers and nine dogs, three of which are child-certified. Lexi, handled and owned by Ulrike Koleszar, is the only dog currently going into schools. “The dogs will sit on a blanket and the kids come and read to them about five to 10 minutes each,” said Koleszar. “I go to Edgehill School and they bring in kids; they cuddle with the dog.” Koleszar said the children become less frightened or inhibited by the relaxing presence of the animals. Therapy dogs are different than service dogs. While service dogs train only to assist the handler, therapy dogs are meant to be everyone’s best friend. They are trained to visit public facilities, accept strangers and can be any breed of dog. Therapy dogs are at their best for relieving anxiety, aiding with

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Friends build playground overseas DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Friends since grade nine when they attended the former Oceanview Junior High School in Powell River, Isla Ferrier and Joy Daniel met through soccer and choir. Years later, the pair found themselves in the Philippines building a playground in Saysain, Bagac, a village in the province of Bataan. “Many kids have never seen a playground,” said Daniel. “Many others don’t have running water in their homes. They survive because they are a tight com-

munity that looks after one another.” Daniel’s parents, Rudy and Tita Castro, are originally from Saysain, Bagac. After moving to Powell River, they owned Airport Market for 17 years. Daniel’s mother was the first person to ever leave the village and move to another country. She moved to Canada and became a nurse in High Prairie, Alberta. Over the years the couple, who still live in Powell River, have sponsored about 100 people to come to Canada. While growing up, Daniel said she would return to Saysain, Bagac with her parents. It was on one of those trips, when she was 16, that she was first inspired to give back to the kids and the village one day, she said. “I’ve adopted the philosophy: to those who have been

given much, much is expected,” said Daniel. Her lifelong friend Ferrier jumped at the chance to join her in what they call the Playground of Possibility Project. “When Joy shared her dream of doing the playground, we immediately wanted to help,” said Ferrier. “We travel a lot as a family and felt this would be a oncein-a-lifetime opportunity to share with our children what it means to give back to those less fortunate.” Planning for the playground started in September 2015. Now finished, it was officially handed over to the school on January 4. “The kids who live in the village who came to see what was going on were jumping up and down,” said Ferrier. “There are 10 schools in the school district and this is the first one to have a

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Good morning, how can we help? Now in its seventh year, Rotary Club of Powell River Sunrise was born out of the necessity for a different time of day for Rotary members to get together and plan community projects. Many cities and towns around the world have Rotary clubs that meet in the morning, over lunch or in the evening, and some Powell River Rotarians had an idea for a different club that could fit their schedules. “There was a movement to start another club in the morning for a few people who couldn’t make the evening club,” says Sunrise club president Don McLeod. “We have a breakfast meeting and we are in and out in one hour.” While the morning Rotary club is involved with humanitarian efforts in Third World countries, just as other clubs are in 120 countries worldwide, it also focuses on local fundraising efforts. According to McLeod, joining Rotary is an excellent opportunity for any

residents looking to help in general. “It’s a gathering of likeminded people who want to put something back into the community and help. We believe in our communities and we also become involved in international humanitarian projects,” says McLeod. “There are 1.2 million Rotarians worldwide, so it’s a huge body of people that we belong to.” McLeod explains that, as a global organization, Rotary has more than $3 billion in its Rotary Foundation and whenever the local clubs raise money for Powell River projects, they can apply for grants through the foundation. Ultimately, Rotary is about bettering communities, he says. “It’s about helping with education, helping with culture, and we put money into all kinds of different things in Powell River to help the community,” he says. “You won’t go to many towns that don’t have a Rotary club with a recog-

nized, established group of volunteers.” McLeod says the relatively new Rotary club has a few projects in mind for 2017 and is always keen to have members pitch in and help. “We are looking for people who want to get involved in the community,” he says. “There are many recently retired people who want to do something, and a lot of times they want to give back to the community. Also, new people move into town and it’s a great way to meet other people.” Chartered as a Rotary club in 2010, Sunrise has been very active during its short time as club, and McLeod says that activity will increase in the coming years. “We have no shortage of ideas, but because we are a young club we don’t have regular fundraisers, other than things like raffles,” he says. “That’s why we have a Rotary Walk coming up in March and hopefully it will become an important annual fundraiser for us to put money back into the community.”

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Rotary Sunrise community contributions include: • Outdoor exercise equipment at Willingdon Beach • Grants given include those to Friends of Powell River, Powell River cadets, Skookum Food Provisioners’ Cooperative and more • Members have done volunteer work for Powell River Academy of Music, Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association, Powell River Junior Forest Wardens and local trail building • Sponsoring local youth to attend Rotary leadership camps • Road cleanups along Thunder Bay Road and Highway 101 near Augusta Recyclers • Children’s activities at Blackberry Festival and other local events • Rotary Walk from Lund to Saltery Bay on March 11 will raise money for local non-profit groups and international projects (to sponsor a walker, go to gofundme.com/walk-for-rotary)

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CULTURE »

Film festival announces lineup Documentaries, comedies, dramas and films by youth highlight fiveday festival DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Billed as “bringing a world of film to the Sunshine Coast,” Powell River Film Festival (PRFF) organizers have finalized the lineup for their five-day event that takes place from February 15 to 19. “We mix documentaries and features,” said PRFF marketing specialist Gary Shilling. “We also have a youth component where we have a film camp. Students from around BC come for an intensive workshop and produce a short film over the course of a few days.” The festival committee recently announced that 11 films will share top billing on the marquee at Patricia Theatre. The world premiere of Tai Uhlmann and Theo Angell’s Lund documentary film The End of the Road has been chosen for the closing gala on Saturday, February 18.

According to Angell, the film originally started from interviews and stories compiled from Lund hippies before a sense of urgency set in. “They started dying, so we started doing more interviews,” said Angell. “Then this old movie footage surfaced from Tai’s parents. They filmed quite a bit and I thought, ‘Wow, we could make a really cool documentary here.’” Canadian documentary League of Exotique Dancers opens PRFF on Wednesday, February 15, before it is screened as part of Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in Toronto. “It is about women who worked as burlesque dancers in the prime of burlesque, around the ’50s and ’60s,” said Shilling. Directed by Rama Rau, League of Exotique Dancers reflects on societal changes during a time of sexism, racism and the widespread stigma faced by burlesque striptease performers. Burlesque Hall of Fame members, described in the film’s synopsis as “titans of tease, each possessing a way with words as uninhibited and captivating as her routines,” are featured in the film.

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The festival also features a number of other documentaries, including KONELĪNE: Our Land Beautiful, by Vancouver director Nettie Wild. Set in traditional Tahltan First Nation territory in Northern BC, the film captures the conflict between resource extraction and traditional native life; the beauty and complexity of a vast Canadian wilderness undergoing irrevocable change. Other top-billing films include the comedy Jean of the Joneses, a feature film debut for Canadian director Stella Meghie; Gimme

Danger, a documentary from independent filmmaker Jim Jarmusch about Iggy Pop and the Stooges, the seminal rock band of the 1960s that shaped punk and alternative rock scenes; and children’s film Birds of Passage. Rounding out the program of feature films are Angry Inuk; The Eagle Huntress; Ixcanul; and Spanish film Julietta, written and directed by Pedro Almodovar based on short stories from Canadian writer Alice Munro’s book, Runaway. PRFF’s youth component received 30 contest entries

from around the province and, to date, 24 participants have registered for the film camp, which is supported by Rotary Clubs of BC. “The youth component is definitely a unique feature of our festival compared to other festivals,” said Shilling. “We use the Powell River Digital Film School facilities to produce the films and we bring in local mentors. We assemble four or five crews of students and each of them has a film mentor.” Separate from the film camp is the five-minute-film contest, said Shilling.

“We receive submissions from around BC and screen the winners as shorts before our feature films,” he said. Submissions will be judged by Vancouver filmmaker George Johnson and City of Powell River councillor Karen Skadsheim, who said, joking, that her qualification for judging was, “I did see a film once.” Skadsheim added that she judged the event last year and the films were “incredible.” Tickets are now available. For more information, go to prfilmfestival.ca.

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TAKE A PEAK: Steve Carson

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Musician Steve Carson is one fifth of Powell River jazz combo Take 5. Carson’s brother Eli (drums), Duncan McDonald (trombone), Cullen Buholzer (guitar) and Hannah Schweitzer (piano/vocals), are the group’s other members; all are 14 to 16 years old. Take 5 will appear monthly at That Sugar Vault, beginning Saturday, January 14, to raise money to attend Musicfest Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, from May 14 to 19. The group qualified for the national event last May with a gold standing at the West Coast Jazz Festival in Nanaimo.

What was your first instrument? My dad showed me my first instrument; it was the alto sax. Then I started playing with my grandpa and he moved me to the clarinet; I was probably three or four years old. We just started playing and it went from there. Every day after school I went to my grandpa’s and practised and practised. He was a great influence in my music. The clarinet was my main instrument for a while, then I got more into the jazz scene and picked up the tenor sax. Now I play saxophone and clarinet.

What was the experience like at the West Coast Jazz Festival? It was amazing; we played awesome.

Do you remember the first song you learned? Booker T and the MG’s “Green Onions,” on the alto.

What is it about jazz music that attracts someone so young? Jazz is very creative and that’s what caught me; the creativity and the interaction. The drummer might play something and I’ll hear it and that inspires me. I’ll play back to him and we’re speaking the jazz language; it’s amazing. The confidence comes from experience. When I first started, I’d read off the page. I was more into the music stand. But now I’m off the stand, it’s a whole different music because of the improvisation. What are you listening to right now? I’ve been listening to a lot of the Wynton Marsalis family: Wynton Marsalis big band and Branford Marsalis. I’ve been listening to Canadian saxophonist Phil Dwyer and Kurt Elling, Charlie Parker and John Coltrane. I’m also into a lot of Miles Davis; those guys.

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SPORTS »

Kings pummel opponents DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

One of Kent Lewis’ go-to mantras is “play properly.” In a pair of BC Hockey League (BCHL) games last weekend, the Powell River Kings head coach said his team did just that. “Go out and play properly. I know it’s a cliché, but at the end of the day it makes so much sense,” said Lewis. “Play the way we play, don’t be silly, just go play properly and work hard.” Kings did that and more against two visiting BCHL Mainland Division teams. On Friday, January 6, they blew out Prince George Spruce Kings, the division’s third-place team, 10-4. The next night, they crushed Coquitlam Express, the last place team, 12-1. “We know it’s a rare thing when that number of goals go in,” said Lewis. Kings executed better in Saturday’s game, according to the coach. Lewis said turnovers were down, the team was strong in the face-off circle and the power play was good. He added that the team stayed consistent and did not become too fancy or cute, which reinforced what he knows his team can do: score goals. “We didn’t roll our top power play units down the stretch,” said Lewis about Saturday’s game. “Later on in the game we had guys out there who don’t normally get power play time; we rolled our whole bench.” Kings scored on three of six power play chances. Kyle Betts notched a hattrick and added two assists. “What I like is we were hungry, we executed and we started doing some things we’ve been talking about,” said Lewis. “The result of that

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SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 3 4 3 10 2/6 Prince George Spruce Kings 1 3 0 4 2/3 1st: 5:14 Cam Donaldson (25) ASST: Jonny Evans (25), Ben Berard (9) (PP) 16:47 Tristan Mullin (21) ASST: Johan Steen (15), Carter Turnbull (15) 19:32 Tristan Mullin (22) ASST: Jake Kohlhauser (3), Kyle Betts (13) 2nd: 1:54 Ben Berard (8) ASST: Cam Donaldson (23) 3:22 Jonny Evans (19) ASST: None (PS) 3:35 Jonny Evans (20) ASST: Ben Berard (10), Cam Donaldson (24) 16:58 Tristan Mullin (23) ASST: Carter Turnbull (16), Kyle Betts (14) 3rd: 1:06 K yle Betts (9) ASST: Tristan Mullin (24), Carmine Buono (3) 8:02 C am Donaldson (26) ASST: Ben Berard (11), Jonny Evans (26) (PP) 13:52 Kyle Betts (10) ASST: Johan Steen (16) SHOTS 1 2 3 TOTAL Powell River Kings 20 14 12 46 Prince George Spruce Kings 6 11 5 22 GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Mitch Adamyk (W) 60:00 18/22 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

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SCORING SPREE: Powell River Kings forward Gavin Rauser squeezes through two players during BC Hockey League action last weekend. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

is involving every line.” On Friday, Lewis said the Kings took advantage of some weaknesses in the Prince George lineup, but there were still some aspects of his team’s play he was not pleased with. “I don’t like giving up four goals when we don’t give up a lot of shots,” said Lewis. “There were some big breakdowns that led to their goals.” Tristan Mullin recorded a hat-trick in the win. Powell River outshot Prince George 46-22 and Coquitlam by a 5422 margin. Goaltending duties were split; Brian Wilson faced Coquitlam while Mitch Adamyk saw action against Prince George. Lewis said he is happy with significant lineup changes made prior to the BCHL trade deadline on Tuesday, January 10. He brought in former Kings’ defenceman Carmine Buono and Edmonton Oilers’

third-round draft pick Matthew Cairns. “Cairns showed a lot of rust in his first game,” said Lewis. “In his second game, he settled down; he was nervous. He’s an 18-year-old kid who is going to get better with each game. What we needed was an impact guy with good size who plays physical; I’m really happy we have him.” Buono and Cairns each had assists on the weekend. Kings now embark on a stretch of six straight road games, with the first three against division rivals, including two versus division-leading Victoria Grizzlies. Kings trail the frontrunners by 10 points in the standings. “We like what we have, it’s playing the right way,” said Lewis. “We’re starting to do that down the stretch. We have a great schedule and a lot of challenges coming up.”

SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 4 4 4 12 3 / 6 Coquitlam Express 1 0 0 1 0 / 2 1st: 0:32 Carter Turnbull (13) ASST: Kyle Betts (15) 2:58 Cam Donaldson (27) ASST: Jonny Evans (27) (PP) 6:35 Cam Donaldson (28) ASST: Jonny Evans (28), Callum Volpe (20) 14:52 Carter Turnbull (14) ASST: Matthew Cairns (1), Callum Volpe (21) 2nd: 1:14 Kyle Betts (11) ASST: Gavin Rauser (5), Liam Lawson (20) 12:02 Tristan Mullin (24) ASST: Liam Lawson (21), Kyle Betts (16) (PP) 13:21 Ben Berard (9) ASST: Cam Donaldson (25) (PP) 19:49 Kyle Betts (12) ASST: Tristan Mullin (25), Carter Turnbull (17) 3rd: 5:31 Jonny Evans (21) ASST: Tristan Mullin (26), Carter Turnbull (18) 6:31 Gavin Rauser (5) ASST: Jake Kohlhauser (4), Johan Steen (17) 10:06 Kyle Betts (13) ASST: Callum Volpe (22), Liam Lawson (22) 13:25 Ben Berard (10) ASST: Jonny Evans (29) SHOTS 1 2 3 TOTAL Powell River Kings 17 20 17 54 Coquitlam Express 9 8 5 22 GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Brian Wilson (W) 60:00 21/22 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

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Soccer league endures winter Old championship cup brought back for new competition DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

In weather conditions that would cause lesser men to shake and shudder, players on the four Powell River Men’s League Soccer teams began playoffs for the Lucas Cup. “It was freezing out there, wasn’t it?” said Dean Thorsell, who organized the fall and winter league. Playing in miserable weather is testament to the players’ dedication to the newly formed league. When it’s cold, it’s a good day, said Thorsell. “It’s cold, but at least it’s not raining,” he added. “Some days we have downpours and the guys are still out there. The only thing that will stop us is the snow, and the only reason we stop in the snow is because the field is closed.” At the end of spring and summer league play, Thorsell said he hoped for fours teams to play from September to March.

“We did that with about 20 players on each team, but each week we actually managed to get out about 11 or 12,” he said. “People are away for whatever reason, but most of the time we’ve managed to get fullsided games in, which is great.” In the first semifinal game on Wednesday, January 4, Sliammon Sea Lions lost 3-1 to a team named, appropriately enough, New Team. “Everybody is a new team, really, but they call themselves the New Team,” said Thorsell. “They were just sponsored by Tim Hortons, so you can call them the Tim Hortons New Team.” The second semi-final game, played Friday, January 6, featured Young Bucks, a team comprised of players who are 15 and 16 years old, beating Powell River United, whose lineup consists of players over 45, by a score of 6-5. “It was a nail-biter, for sure,” said Thorsell. According to Iain Livingstone, who has been around the soccer scene in Powell River since he arrived here in the 1970s, not much is known about the origins of the Lucas Cup. It was named after Tommy

FREEZING FOOTBALL: New Team’s Matthew Liknes scored on a free kick in a Powell River Men’s League Soccer fall/winter semi-final Lucas Cup game. New Team moves on to play Young Bucks in the final. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Lucas, an old-time soccer player and coach in the 1950s and 1960s, said Livingstone. “The Lucas Cup was retired sometime in the late ’70s or early ’80s and was played for as a sort of league cup where the teams all went into an open draw,” said Livingstone. “It gave teams that were not normally in a playoff race a chance to win something.”

Lucas Cup was last competed for in the 1980s as a mid-season competition, said Livingstone. It returns as a fun, mid-season tournament. The consolation game between Sea Lions and United takes place Wednesday, January 11, and the championship featuring Young Guns and New Team is set for Friday, January 13. Both games

will be played at Brooks Secondary School’s turf field beginning at 7:15 pm. Teams return to regular league play at the conclusion of tournament play. “We are going to continue up until the end of March when we’ll have another tournament,” said Thorsell. “Then we’ll have our spring and summer league.”

Green Shores for Homes Training WHAT IS GREEN SHORES FOR HOMES? Green Shores for Homes is a voluntary and incentive-based program designed to help communities restore natural shorelines and enjoy the many environmental, recreational, scenic and shoreline protection benefits they bring.

WE VALUE YOUR PROPERTY AS MUCH AS YOU DO. If you’re among BC’s approximately 2 million property owners, you should receive your 2017 property assessment in the mail early in January. If you haven’t, call us toll-free at 1-866-valueBC. Access and compare property assessment information using our free e-valueBC service on bcassessment.ca. The 2017

HOW DOES IT WORK? The Green Shores for Homes Program promotes sustainable practices along the region’s shorelines and promotes soft shore approaches to mitigate coastal erosion and support climate change adaptation.

HOW CAN I BE INVOLVED? If you own waterfront property and want to learn more about the Green Shores approach, the Regional District can help you connect with professionals and resources to make this cost-effective solution work for you. For more information, call the Powell River Regional District at 604.485.2260.

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1105 Obituaries

Jeana Bowlby

August 10, 1921 - December 31, 2016 Jeana passed away at age 95 with her family by her side. She was predeceased by her husband Jack in 2009. Jeana is survived by her son Jay (Christine) and grandson Chase of Powell River, granddaughter Justine Swanson (Dennie) and great-granddaughter Lottie of Nanaimo. Loved and respected by many, Jeana will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. The family would like to thank all of Jeana’s caregivers from Vancouver Coastal Health home support, extended care unit and ambulatory care unit and the incredible friends who helped her over the past years. Doctor Jeff Lynskey, thank you for your care and support. A celebration of Jeana’s life will be held later this year.

Denise Catherine Setch (née White)

8000 SERVICE DIRECTORY 9000 TRANSPORTATION

1005 Anniversaries

Kevin David Caul April 6, 1951 – January 3, 2017 An unexpected, sudden departure. How do we sum up a life well-lived? A devoted husband and loving father, An adoring grandfather, A loyal friend and dedicated professional, A passionate VW enthusiast. Kevin is survived by his wife Kelly, children Sean (Kim), Breanne (Geoff) and Chelsea (Andrew) and grandchildren Brodie, Kai, Anya and Evelyn. We rise again in the faces of our children. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived; this is to have succeeded.

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It’s been a good 50 years “Love is patient. Love is kind. Love never fails.” ~Love Elsie

July 30, 1953 – January 2, 2017 It is with deep sadness we share the news of the passing of a very special person, Denise Catherine Setch of Powell River. Denise passed away peacefully on January 2. She was born in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, England, in 1953, a daughter of Stan and Ethel White. Denise is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years Les and their sons James (Betsy) and Stuart (Erin). Her love will be carried on in her four granddaughters: Grace, Claire, Emma and Cora. Denise also leaves behind her brother Robin, sister Mandy and father Stan. Denise was a beautiful soul and will be dearly missed by those who knew her. A memorial was held on Sunday, January 8, at St. Philip by-the-Sea Anglican Church in Lantzville, BC. A donation can be given in honour of Denise to BC Cancer Foundation, donate.bccancerfoundation.com/goto/DeniseSetch.

Marjorie Jackson The world lost some sparkle this week. It is with heavy hearts and wonderful memories that we say goodbye to Marge Jackson. Marge passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. It was a shock to many to have her leave us so quickly after Brian. Marge was born in Liverpool in 1941, the oldest of three children. She met Brian in the late ’50s and they began their love affair, which lasted almost 60 years. They were inseparable. Marge loved life. She loved to laugh and make people happy. She was fun and appreciated all the opportunities and adventures life gave her. She could talk to anyone and had a knack for making people feel welcome and important. She was “Aunty Marge” to many of her friends’ children and they all meant the world to her. Her signature gift of kindness will not be forgotten. Marge is survived by her daughter Gaynor, who will miss her dearly. She also leaves behind her brother Les and many cousins, nieces and nephews whom she adored. Gaynor would like to thank everyone who supported her in caring for Marge during her final weeks, specifically: Delma, Sherry, Wendy, Brian, Sheena, Joanne, Alex, Linda and Kellie. An informal celebration of life will be held Sunday, January 15, from 2-4 pm at Carlson Community Club. Friends are invited to come and share a fond memory of Marge. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the charity of your choice.

David Malcolm Burke

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1010 Announcements

April 6, 1947 - January 3, 2017

Dave passed peacefully in his sleep with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife Sandy, children Sam (Wayne), Paul (Kim) and Kimmie and stepchildren Laura (Chris), Scott (Leah) and Kent (Mitsue). Dave is also survived by his 11 grandchildren and one great-grandchild, his brother Ian (Rene) and his sister Barbara. He will also be missed by his daily companions Charley Brown the dog and Felix the cat. Dave was born in Powell River to Tommy and Frances Burke and attended school here. He volunteered with many youth organizations and, because of this, he was awarded the Governor General’s Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. A celebration of life will be held on January 13 at 2 pm in the Old Orchard Hall, 646 Bentley Road, Port Moody, BC. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to Canadian Cancer Society in Dave’s name.

1100 In Memoriam Thank

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To those who donate to the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society in honour or memory of a loved one, we thank you. Thanks also to those who are including the Society in their estate planning. Tax receipts are issued for all donations of $20 or more. Your generosity is being used for legacy projects such as upgrades to the oncology room at Powell River General Hospital. www.brucedennistonsociety.org P.O. Box #157, Powell River, BC, V8A 4Z6

1100 In Memoriam Powell River Hospital Foundation is working to improve your health care

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Meetings FRIDAYS, 8 - 9 PM United Church Basement SATURDAYS, 8:30 - 9:30 PM Hospital Boardroom SUNDAYS, 8 - 9 PM Alano Club

Tom and Elsie Parsons are celebrating their Family and friends are invited to an open house at their home (4630 Claridge Road) on Saturday, January 14. Pop in for a coffee and a visit from 3 pm on. There will be a potluck dinner at 5:30 pm and dessert around 7 pm. Whenever you can make it would be wonderful. Your friendship over the years has meant a lot, so they would love to visit, reminisce and celebrate with you.

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Powell River Aces Volleyball Club Annual General Meeting Wednesday, January 18 7 pm at Westview School

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CITY OF POWELL RIVER

2017 – 2021 FINANCIAL PLAN AND BUDGET PROCESS INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF OUR COMMUNITY Over the next few months, the City of Powell River will be going through the process of approving the Financial Plan and Property Tax Rates for 2017. This process involves open dialogue and consultation with the residents of Powell River. There are many opportunities for public consultation and to find out more about the City’s budget process. The first budget meeting is Thursday, January 12, 2017, at 10:00 am in Council Chambers. Obtain a copy of the “2017 – 2021 Financial Plan and Budget Process” at www.powellriver.ca under “What’s New.” This document provides dates, times and details of all budget meetings and the dates budget documentation will be published on the City website.

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1010 Announcements POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT INVITATION TO TENDER SAVARY ISLAND DOCK UPGRADES The Powell River Regional District is seeking bids for the supply of material, the fabrication and construction/installation of an expansion of the existing timber wharf, a new timber pile and steel sheet pile breakwater, a new timber float, a new gangway and various repairs of existing dock structures at Savary Island Public Dock, Savary Island BC. The Invitation to Tender (ITT) may be viewed and downloaded online at BC Bid (bcbid.gov.bc.ca) and the Regional District website (powellriverrd.bc.ca) under Employment and Bid Opportunities. Hard copies are available at the Regional District office. Sealed tenders clearly marked “Tender for Project 216135, Savary Island Public Dock Upgrading” must be delivered to: Powell River Regional District #202 - 4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 TENDERS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 2 PM ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2017. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be selected. For all inquiries contact Mike Wall, Manager of Community Services at 604 485-2260 or mike.wall@powellriverrd.bc.ca.

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1120 Found ADDRESS BOOK, well loved, local telephone numbers, bilingual. Found in late November at the Westview Ferry Terminal. Call 604.485.5313 or come in to the Peak office to claim.

FITNESS AND YOGA TEACHERS NEEDED Do you like working with people? Want to be apart of a great team? We are looking for bright energetic and certified instructors to compliment our studio. Please send your resume to info@coastfitness.ca H&R BLOCK - we are looking for a receptionist to join our team for seasonal employment starting February, 2017. Must have basic office skills, be self-motivated and have a professional attitude with clients. Previous office experience is an asset. 604-485-4747 chantale.jackson@hrblock.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your workat-home career today! SANDMAN INNS RURAL BC recruiting management couples, both full-time and parttime roles available. Ask us about our great employee perks and accommodation. Send resumes to jobs@sandman.ca

1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, fall clean up, free firewood removal. 604.344.2171. JOURNEYMAN CARPENTER, 30+ years experience, metal roofing, metal cladding, siding and soffits, painting. Fully insured, quality work. References available. 604.833.1178.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous CLIMBING GEAR. Call 604.486.6977 or 604.485.0342 for more information. COAST BERRY Company, frozen local berries, 30 pounds blueberries, 20 pounds strawberries, can arrange delivery. 604.487.9788 or info@coastberrycompany.com FIX/SELL BURL 604.487.9755.

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1060 Community Notices Lund Community Society Annual General Meeting Friday, February 17th at the Northside Community Recreation Centre (old Lund School), Highway 101 and Larson Road, Lund. Community Dinner at 5:30 PM. Music. Meeting at 7:00 PM. Everyone welcome.

1215 General Employment

5050 Legal Services

EXPERIENCED BOOKKEEPER required, permanent part time. Payroll, AP and AR, statements, etc. Flexible hours. Availability of more hours if willing to learn the business. RELAY RENTALS is a tool rental, small engine repair, Cloverdale paints and safety gear LOCAL growing business. We require a motivated, energetic and receptive person to join our team. Please send resume to hipjack@icloud.com

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Career Link is seeking a full-time Manager. This dynamic person with exceptional interpersonal skills will provide leadership in employee support, community liaison and program development in the delivery of innovative employment services. For a detailed job description, please visit http://prepsociety.org/work.html Email with Career Link Manager in the subject line or submit your application to: Lyn Adamson #103-4511 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K5 lyn@prepsociety.org Application deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017, by 4 pm

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

3560 Pets

COLEMAN GAS mobile home furnace, model 8600A756, made mid 70s, comes with complete oil gun burner assembly $500 OBO. 604.485.8477.

“NEWETT,” nice, black and white, young female cat. Happy to mouse in return for home benefits. SPCA 604.485.9252. “OSCAR,” Super handsome orange and white cat. Sweet five year old short-hair male. SPCA 604.485.9252. “POLAR BEAR,” sweet, mature, white, female cat. Short haired girl could be yours for the new year! SPCA 604.485.9252.

H A R DY T R E E , s h r u b, a n d berry seedlings delivered. Order online at www.treetime.ca or call 1.866.873.3846. New growth guaranteed. INVACARE HOSPITAL bed with rails, like new, $1,495; swivel and slide bath bench, $185. 604.485.4101. SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawm i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT STEEL BUILDING SALE... “REALLY BIG SALE IS BACKEXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!!” 20X19 $5,145, 25X27 $5,997, 28X27 $6,773, 30X31 $8,110, 35X33 $11,376, 40X43 $13,978. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036 www.pioneersteel.ca SWIVEL/ROCKER, TWOTONED beige, $299. Cost $899 new. Rarely used. Moved to new home and does not fit the decor. 604.485.4770. TWO PIECE pool cue $100, Snap on tools, by appointment. Marlin 3030 hunting rifle $500. 604.414.4747.

3560 Pets “BO, LATTE, AND BEAN,” Lovely young kittens, brighten up your New Year! SPCA 604.485.9252. “CONRAD,” handsome one year old Pit Bull Terrier, friendly white and brindle boy. SPCA 604.485.9252. FOUND, CAT. Small, black, female, medium-haired, on M a r i n e / Wi l l i n g d o n . S P CA 604.485.9252 “MAGEE,” sweet dwarf-eared rabbit, brown neutered male. SPCA 604.485.9252. LOST/FOUND a pet? Adopt-apet? Pet behaviour problems? Abuse or neglect concerns? w w w. s p c a . b c . c a / p o w e l l r i ve r

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“GRETTA,” Super cute six year old Chihuahua/Beagle mix. Sweet tan and white dog. SPCA 604.485.9252. “LULUBELLE,” Pretty, gray, long haired female cat. A lap is a terrible thing to waste! SPCA 604.485.9252.

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6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1-BDRM, quiet, secure, adult building, hardwood floors, ocean view, N/S, N/P, $625/mth includes heat. 604.485.5557.

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm Walking distance to mall. Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view! Rents range from $650 - $950/mth

BC PharmaCare has expanded its Reference Drug Program as of December 1, 2016, which means that if you use PharmaCare, your medicine might have been switched with a different product at the pharmacy. Patients affected by this policy of medication substitution are those who take medication for high blood pressure (hypertension), angina, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) or heartburn, ulcers, high cholesterol, muscle pain, or arthritis. Has this policy caused you any issues, have you experienced any medical problems, new or increased costs, or other concerns (i.e., more trips to the doctor/hospital)?

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

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5020 Business Services DENIED CANADA Pension Plan disability benefits? Under 65 and want to apply for CPP disability benefits? Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can h e l p . C a l l 1. 8 7 7. 7 9 3 . 3 2 2 2 www.dcac.ca

9135 Motorcycles 2010 YZ-250F, very low hours, near perfect condition, best offer takes. 604.485.2994.

9145 Cars 20 05 FORD Crown Victoria, 194,000 kms, maintenance records, two winter tires on rims $5,000 OBO. 604.485.6454.

9160 Trucks & Vans 20 06 NISSAN Frontier, 4x4 crew cab, pick-up, $11,000. 604.483.6090.

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POWELL RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

BUSINESS AWARDS NOM INATION F ORM

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OF THE YEAR

This accredited business must exemplify innovation, professionalism and integrity. This category is limited to the professional company, not the individual employee or contractor.

HOME-BASED BUSINESS AWARD

CUSTOMER SERVICE - RETAIL

A home-operated business that consistently shows excellence and quality in service and/or merchandise.

A retail business that provides its customers with consistent excellence in service that goes beyond customer expectations. It also encourages its staff to meet the changing customer needs and stands behind its products or service with minimum customer inconvenience.

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NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

A business operating for not less than one year and not more than two years that has gained an expanding positive reputation.

SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

A business with under 10 employees that has demonstrated superior quality in all aspects of business operation and shows a commitment to the community through its involvement.

CUSTOMER SERVICE - HOSPITALITY

A hospitality business that has consistently provided its customers with excellent service that goes beyond customer expectations. It also encourages its staff to meet the changing customer needs and stands behind its product or service with minimum customer inconvenience.

BUSINESS NAME

OWNER/MANAGER/CONTACT NAME

LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

A business with over 10 employees that has demonstrated superior quality in all aspects of business operation and shows a commitment to the community through its involvement.

ENTREPRENEUR(S) OF THE YEAR

A person(s) who has the unique skills and exceptional initiative to assume the risk of establishing a business, which has been open for at least 12 months. Submissions for this award should be for one person or a maximum of two equal partners.

AGRICULTURAL AWARD

This business has distinguished itself and shown leadership by promoting the betterment of agriculture in our city. This award will be presented to an agriculture-related business that has made outstanding contributions in the advancement of agriculture.

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OWNER/MANAGER/CONTACT NAME

TOURISM AWARD

This business has demonstrated a superior ability to satisfy visitors’ expectations through its services and/or products. This business provides and promotes an outstanding visitor experience and actively encourages the growth of Powell River and area as a destination.

ABORIGINAL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

This award goes to a business that is aboriginal owned and operated in the Powell River region. The business shows leadership and dedication to the preservation of its cultural values and identity and creates positive growth within the community.

NOT FOR PROFIT EXCELLENCE AWARD

A not-for-profit organization that has recognized a need within our community and, through community responsibility, innovation, growth, sound business practices and community partnerships, has served our community with vision and integrity.

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FORESTRY SECTOR AWARD

This business shows excellence and innovation in communications and sustainability in forestry, forest management or forest-related industry by going beyond legislative requirements and wisely balancing the economic, social and environmental values of our forests.

EMPLOYER OF THE YEAR

A business owner or manager who creates a positive, fair and supportive environment for all employees, while maintaining and even exceeding employment standards and safety policies. This employer models integrity and excellent communication skills. (Nominations must be accompanied by comments as to why this employer deserves this award.)

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR

A business that has been in operation for more than five years, has consistently offered outstanding service and/or product to its customers and displays a strong commitment to community involvement. A business that contributes to the social, recreational, cultural and overall well-being of the community. (Nominations must be accompanied by comments as to why this business deserves this award.)

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Enter only one business per category. Duplicate nomination forms for the same business are not necessary. All entries will be submitted to a judging panel for final decision. Deadline for nominations is Friday, January 20. All businesses must have been operating for a minimum of 12 months to be considered for a nomination. Mail or drop off your completed nomination form to Powell River Chamber of Commerce, 6807 Wharf Street, V8A 1T9. Or enter online at powellriverchamber.com YOUR NAME: PHONE NUMBER:

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PROUD FAMIL Y: Edith Carolin e Dean is Powel Hadley, two, and l River’s first baby mother Jennifer of 2017. Her fath JA SON SCHREURS look upon her pr er Mar tin, sister PHOT O oudly at their Cr anberr y home.

First born of 2017 true New Year’s baby Dean family welcomes daughter Edith Caroline on New Year’s Day JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

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Powell River’s first baby of 2017 is here and it did not take her long to arrive. Edith Caroline Dean was born on Sunday, January 1, at 2:43 pm to proud parents Jennifer and Martin Dean. The Cranberry residents and their two-year-old daughter Hadley welcomed Edith a week earlier than her expected due date. She weighed six pounds, eight ounces at birth. “We kind of joked about her being

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the New Year’s baby, but we didn’t think she actually would be,” said Martin, who is originally from the United Kingdom. Jennifer, who was born and raised in Powell River, said it was not long after the family rang in the New Year that she knew Edith was coming. She and Martin first went into Powell River General Hospital shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve. “It was a bit of a long night. We went in the first time around 1 am and were sent home, then we ended up going back to the hospital at about 4 am, and that’s when the fun really started,” laughed Jennifer. The Deans spent just over 24 hours in hospital and were sent home when staff members were confident that mom and baby were doing great, said Martin.

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Edith is the first Powell River baby to be born on New Year’s Day since 2012, when Savary Island residents Fiona and Chris Miller welcomed their daughter Penny into the world at 6:26 pm. Last year’s New Year’s baby, Maxwell Carl Hammer, was born on January 2. The Deans said new big sister Hadley is excited to have Edith around the house. “Hadley has been really excited and curious, and very sweet about everything,” said Martin. On Tuesday, January 3, Peak staff presented the Deans with gifts from local participating businesses, as well as a subscription to the newspaper, while Edith enjoyed an afternoon nap. “She’s like this all of the time,” said Jennifer. “All she does is sleep.”

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