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Friends, colleagues, dignitaries and the public are invited to attend a special event to honour and celebrate award-winning Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul. An Evening for Elsie is being organized to thank Paul, whose traditional name is qaʔaχstales, for decades of service to the community. Peak tobuild Go bridges beWith her teachings and examples, PaulGet hasthehelped iPhone app now tween the indigenous people of Tla’aminavailable and laterinsettlers the of the land. Believing it was time the community reached out to thank Paul for her App Store or iTunes work, a committee including Donna Vance, Ronnie Uhlmann and Paul’s daughters Marlane Christensen and Ann Paul began organizing the celebration. “Elsie is an important part of the living heart of the community,” said Vance. “She gives and gives with her great heart and I feel so strongly it is time we give back to her.” Over the years, Paul has offered her time to the community, opening cultural events with traditional prayer and speaking at schools about the traditional ways of the Tla’amin people. “She is quite an amazing person; we want to thank her,” said Vance. Holder of an honorary doctorate from Vancouver Island University, where she worked as an elder-in-residence, Paul has also earned awards for her book, Written as I Remember It: Teachings (ʔəms taʔaw) from the Life of a Sliammon Elder. In 2015 she won a Canadian Aboriginal History Book Prize as well as a Clio Lifetime Achievement Award, both awarded from the Canadian Historical Association. Paul was also awarded the 2015 Armitage-Jameson Prize by Coalition for Western Women’s History for most outstanding monograph or edited volume published in western women’s, gender and sexuality history. Paul earned an honourable mention for the Lieutenant-Governor’s Medal for Historical Writing in 2014. »4 $479,000 NEW RANCHER

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ince-specific estimates of people with kidney disease who haven’t quite made it to dialysis, to determine what the long-term needs of communities and areas may be.” Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons toured the facility last week and said it is currently running at capacity.

Beaulieu said PHC determines the number of chairs needed based on statistics, including population, age and possible risk factors for kidney disease. “We looked at Powell River specifically and saw no anticipated change in the need for dialysis, except for this present case,” said Beaulieu. “Based on our information it does not look like an increased need was coming until 2024.” While renovations would allow Leishman to continue her treatments in Powell River, Beaulieu said in addition to the importance of seeing long-term need for an expanded dialysis unit, even if that need was proven, there are basic requirements to be met before the current facility can accommodate a fourth chair. According to Beaulieu, representatives from PHC assessed the dialysis unit to see if there was a way to meet the requirements and “it’s absolutely impossible,” she said.

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The hospital is a Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) facility. PHC and the health authority work together and collaborate on any renovations. Elaine Yong, senior communications specialist, media relations at PHC, said any conversations about renovations would become a “multi-jurisdictional discussion” and would happen in consultation with VCH, BC Ministry of Health and BC Renal Agency, which is responsible for kidney care in the province. “We appreciate that it looks like you could just hook up the machine,” said Beaulieu. “The issue in that space is there are minimum safety requirements for the other patients using that unit. The chairs need to be able to recline and move properly, and there are also some infection-control and safety standards. If we added a fourth chair to the existing facility, we’d be jeopardizing all the patients getting dialysis there.”

Winners of Powell River Chamber of Commerce’s 2015 Horizon Business Awards were announced on Saturday, February 6, at a dinner ceremony at Dwight Hall. Awards were given out in 13 different categories, including business of the year, employer of the year, small and large business of the year and more. M i tc h e l l B ro t h e r s Merchants Ltd. was awarded business of the year in the final presentation of the night by Peak Publishing Ltd., an event sponsor. Other winners included Canadian Tire for large business, Aaron Service and Supply for small business and Dave Craigen at First Credit Union for employer of the year. Customer service honours were given to Sublime Fashions and Accessories in retail and Coastal Cookery for hospitality. A tourism award went to Terracentric Coastal Adventures Ltd., new business of the year was Base Camp and entrepreneur of the year was awarded to Shaun Gloslee. A special not-for-profit society award was given to Powell River Health-Care Auxiliary for its work in the community. T he annual business awards have run for the past 21 years. Nominations were accepted from the public; hundreds of local businesses were nominated. For a full list of winners go to powellriverchamber.com.

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“Right now there are three chairs operating at capacity with the staffing that is available,” he said. In addition to the three chairs, three others act as backups. Even though enough staff is available for the unit to add a fourth chair, there is no space for it, said Simons. The hospital has three

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PHC, said adding an additional dialysis chair would not meet the projected needs of the community. “We have a mandate to try to provide dialysis close to home whenever possible and in the safest possible way,” said Beaulieu. “We look at all our community units around BC, and prov-

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After travelling up and down the Sunshine Coast for nearly five months, a Powell River resident is hopeful she may start receiving her dialysis treatments in Powell River. However, Providence Health Care (PHC), the provider that operates the dialysis unit at Powell River General Hospital, is not anticipating a change to services. Myrna Leishman has been driving to Sechelt three times a week since October for dialysis, which sustains kidney function. Leishman has had type 2 diabetes for over 25 years and her kidneys were slowly deteriorating, making dialysis inevitable. According to Leishman, attempts at receiving training to do the treatment herself were unsuccessful. When she was told she could receive dialysis in Sechelt instead of North Vancouver, she jumped at the opportunity to return to Powell River at night. “It’s a 12-hour day,” said Leishman. “I hope that sooner rather than later they will be able to add another chair to the unit in Powell River. It’s a tiring trip, but I try not to think about it. I have to do it and there is no use whining about it. I’m lucky I’m well enough because it’s a long, long day.” Leishman is the only person on a wait list for the dialysis unit at Powell River General Hospital. Monica Beaulieu, physician program director for

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SCARY INCIDENT: An 82-year-old man drove his car into the ocean at the sea walk near the old barge terminal on Sunday, February 7. Witnesses saw the car come down the road toward the walking path, collide with the rock barrier and launch into the ocean, according to Powell River RCMP. BC Ambulance Service, Powell River Firefighters and police attended the scene. Paramedics helped the driver and took him to Powell River General Hospital to treat minor injuries. The cause of the crash is still under investigation. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

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TRAFFIC MISHAP: A city bus and truck collided at the intersection of Joyce Avenue and Barnet Street on Wednesday, February 3, when the 70-year-old driver of the truck failed to yield at a yellow light. Powell River RCMP issued the driver a ticket for “failed to stop for yellow light at intersection,” a $167 fine. The bus was carrying only one passenger. No one involved in the crash sustained any known injuries. DOT CAMPBELL PHOTO

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Powell River mayors Stewart Alsgard and Dave Formosa and Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer, who will be speaking on behalf of the regional district. “We’ve asked them to address their comments directly to Elsie,” said Vance, “because this is for her; the

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community’s thank you to Elsie.” According to Vance, the event will feature performances from Tla’amin dancers, singer Drew Blaney, Academy Chamber Choir and Powell River Chorus. Paul, who recently found out about the evening event, is taking the news with the grace for which she is known. “I didn’t do this for fame or fortune,” said Paul. “When you do something for people you do it out of the goodness of your own heart.” Although the event is free, space is limited. Organizers are asking those wishing to attend to pick up tickets in advance from River City Coffee, Base Camp or Tla’amin Convenience Store. An Evening for Elsie will be held at 7 pm, Friday, March 4, at Dwight Hall in Townsite.

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Applicants sought for revamped youth council Positions open for interested young residents aged 13 to 23

Fears of losing one of two Texada Island recycling depots have subsided after Powell River Regional District (PRRD) staff offered a solution that would continue to meet the needs of the community. Island residents gathered at Texada Community Hall in Gillies Bay on Thursday, February 4, to discuss solutions to a problem that could have led to the closure of one depot. According to Sandy McCormick, Electoral Area D director, an option was presented to the nearly 40 residents at the meeting that would see the current Van Anda recycling centre converted to a satellite de-

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604.485.4796 prpl.ca Connect • Imagine • Inspire CALL TO YOUTH: City of Powell River councillors Russell Brewer [left], CaroleAnn Leishman and Jim Palm are hoping a newly revamped youth council will speak on a range of issues important to young people. MEL EDGAR PHOTO

Issues dealt with by 2014 youth council included safe longboarding and development of the skateboard and bike park at Powell River Recreation Complex. Once formed, the youth council will meet with supporting councillors once a month to develop a plan for identifying issues important to area youth, with the aim of eventually presenting plans to council. “They will learn how to run meetings and form agendas,” said Leishman, “and learn the building blocks of how local government works.”

The idea for the new youth council format came from Brewer’s recent trip to a Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference in Edmonton. Inspired by Edmonton’s youth council, Brewer returned with a vision to revive Powell River’s youth government. “The City of Edmonton has a youth council that mobilizes on youth issues,” said Brewer. “I really wanted to bring that back here.” Youth wishing to apply have until Friday, February 12, to complete an application at powellriver.ca/content/ youth-council-questionnaire.

pot instead of an official one. McCormick said the major changes residents would see to their recycling service would be the relocation of the current depot to the ball field in Van Anda, which is regional district property, and the possible reduction in hours at the Van Anda location. “Van Anda is the smaller of the two depots on Texada in terms of the amount collected,” said McCormick. “It is also on a location we have to pay rent for. On the other hand, in Gillies Bay the recycling depot is behind the community hall, on property that is already owned by the regional district.” The two existing recycling depots are part of a continued effort to improve neighbourhood recycling, an action item on PRRD’s 2015-2018 Strategic Plan under climate change adaptation and mitigation. Prior to the launch of the Multi-Material BC (MMBC) program in May 2014, the

regional district had green bins for collecting rural recycling at locations throughout Powell River and Texada Island. The recycling bins were unsuper vised and, according to bin-maintenance company Sunshine Disposal, they would often be filled with non-recyclable materials. Mike Wall, regional district manager of community services, presented the proposed solution to Texada residents after gathering input on whether or not to reduce services down to one depot, and if one depot was to be pursued, which location would best suit the needs of the community. Wall said the regional district received a letter from MMBC stating it had “determined that two separate depot locations on Texada Island is not consistent with the level of service provided elsewhere in BC and particularly on other island communities.”

Because of concerns around the carbon footprint created by driving to a single recycling depot, McCormick said the consensus was in favour of two depots, but Wall asked how the community would suggest the recycling depot be paid for, either regionally or locally. “Texada residents at the meeting were passionate about retaining service in Van Anda and Gillies Bay, citing convenience will create continued, successful recycling program participation,” said Wall. Wall said the meeting provided regional district staff with the community’s vision moving forward. “It is now the regional district management’s task to try to create a win for all stakeholders,” said Wall, “including the Texada community, MMBC and the Powell River Regional District’s board, with regards to responsible budgeting and equality in service delivery.”

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City of Powell River councillors are inviting young residents to submit applications for the newly revamped youth council. Previously organized by city councillors Russell Brewer and Jim Palm at Brooks Secondary School in 2014, the reformulated council is now open to youth between the ages of 13 and 23. “It is great to broaden the age range,” said councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, “as before we would get the gung-ho grade 12s, and then they would graduate and be gone.” In addition to being more sustainable long term, Leishman said the wider age range might also help the youth council focus on a range of issues important to Powell River’s younger demographic, and added the council could potentially help keep young people in town after they graduate. “A younger age group has a slightly different set of priorities,” said Leishman, “and there are many issues youth going into their 20s are concerned with as well.”

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DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Facilities 2016-2021

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies. The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation at BC Hydro facilities to maintain safe and reliable operations which support the delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro has operational or planned facilities such as electrical substations, generation switchyards, generating sites, communication sites, storage sites, administrative buildings, or land owned or leased for future facilities. The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021. Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, girdling, hand-pulling, hedge trimming, mowing, pruning, weed trimming or tree removal), cultural (gravel/hard surfacing, planting ground cover), biological (release of parasitic insects to control noxious and invasive plants) or chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods. The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○

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COUNCIL BRIEFS Sino Bright hearings At City of Powell River’s regular council meeting on Thursday, February 4, public hearings were recommended following the first and second readings of two bylaws relating to 30 acres of land proposed for the possible future site of Sino Bright School. An amendment bylaw in the sustainable official community plan is required to change the designation from agricultural land reserve (ALR) to employment centre land. Following ALR exclusion the land would need to be rezoned as institutions from large lot rural. As the application for ALR exclusion had yet to go before the Agricultural Land Commission, councillor Karen Skadsheim said council may have been “putting the cart before the horse” by proposing these bylaws.

Elder honours The city voted to approve a request for up to $2,000 be granted from the mayor and council meeting expense budget for the Friday, March 4, community celebration planned to honour Tla’amin elder Elsie Paul. In addition to the funds, the city also offered in-kind use of Dwight Hall and ticket printing in the amount of just under $500.

Library costs A motion from the committee of the whole recommending the city enter a cost sharing agreement with the Powell River Regional District was passed. The agreement stipulates that the city and regional district would share the cost of the new library based on population figures to be assessed by the upcoming 2016 Statistics Canada census.

Priorities roundtable The city approved a recommendation that staff be directed to develop a plan on hosting roundtable events for the city’s strategic community priorities of sustainability, community engagement, economic revitalization and social planning and action.

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A feasibility study of a highway link from the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland is now underway, but Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons said the area has “transportation issues that need to be dealt with now.” The $250,000 contract to undertake the study was awarded to R.F. Binnie and Associates, a Vancouverbased civil engineering firm, according to a media release from BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The firm’s final report to government is expected in late fall 2016. Simons said the study is a good first step toward what the future could look like for transportation on the Sunshine Coast, but residents of the area need short-term solutions. “While we are waiting for the fixed link, maybe government should restore the skipped Sunday sailing between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale, the cuts to ser-

vice across [the Straight of Georgia] to Texada Island, and between Comox and Powell River,” said Simons. “The fact a study is being undertaken does not absolve this government of their responsibilities to our communities in the meantime.” A number of options will be explored in the study, including a highway link around Jervis Inlet and bridge connections along the coast. The costs and benefits of each option will be assessed and compared to existing ferry services, according to the release. “Connections between the Sunshine Coast and the Lower Mainland have been limited by the region’s challenging geography, which is an impediment to trade and tourism in the region,” stated transportation and infrastructure minister Todd Stone. “With this study, we’re taking a thorough look at the possibilities for a highway link to the Lower Mainland. It will build on previous work, and provide government with valuable, updated information on various options as they compare to the existing ferry service.” Simons claimed the statement is the first time Stone has acknowledged the negative impact of ferry service cuts and increased fares. “So that’s a start,” said Simons. “I’m hoping the study answers all our questions and gives us an idea

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of what could happen in the future, but in the meantime, residents of the Sunshine Coast have transportation issues that need to be dealt with now.” The announcement was expected by Gary Fribance, president of Third Crossing Society, a Powell River non-profit organization that has proposed a highway from Powell River to Squamish to connect with

REGIONAL BOARD BRIEFS Schedules boat launch meeting Powell River Regional District (PRRD) Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer reported at the board’s regular meeting on Thursday, January 28, that he met with Powell River Regional Cabin Owners Association. A meeting has been set up between Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations and a select group of stakeholders to discuss reopening the Lois Lake boat launch. The unsanctioned, long-standing boat launch was closed off to the public last month due to the ministry’s concern about environmental damage to Crown land.

Opens public purse PRRD board approved $71,000 worth of financial-assistance requests. The regional district will provide $39,000 to Powell River

Historical Museum and Archives to assist its ongoing 2016 operation, $15,000 to Tourism Powell River for staffing the bureau’s mobile kiosk and roaming-ambassador program this summer, $12,500 to Powell River Academy of Music as 2016 is a Kathaumixw year, $3,000 to support securing a Powell River coordinator for WildSafeBC, formerly Bear Aware, and $1,500 to Powell River Action Centre Food Bank.

Scraps bike path plans After results of a community survey were released and showed a majority of Texada Island residents were opposed to the construction of a cycle and walking path along Gillies Bay Road, the regional board resolved to discontinue the project. Communityworks funding originally committed to the development in the amount of $150,000 will be returned to the community-works fund for other projects.

the BC Interior. “We’re happy with the s t u d y,” s a i d F r i b a n c e , “though we’re not perfectly happy with the study, because it is focusing on transportation issues between the Lower Mainland and the Sunshine Coasts. That’s plural.” Fribance said the society is planning to campaign the consulting firm and claimed he has already been in con-

tact with them to lobby for a highway system linking north Vancouver Island with the rest of BC, bypassing the Lower Mainland. “We need them to increase their focus on transportation from east to west, from Vancouver Island through the Comox ferry, then through us and on to Whistler and Kamloops and so on,” said Fribance. “We are doing numerous things

to push that and are continuing our campaign with government.” Simons said, above all else, he hopes the engineering firm is able to get an impartial study done on all transportation options for the Sunshine Coast. “I hope the study gives citizens an objective picture,” said Simons, “of what the options are for our communities.”

POWELL RIVER COMMUNITY FOREST PUBLIC REVIEW Powell River Community Forest (PRCF) is inviting members of the public to review and provide comments on a proposed Management Plan amendment. New PRCF specific inventories and timber supply analysis have been completed and a new annual allowable cut (AAC) of 35,000m3 is being proposed. PRCF’s goals, objectives and guiding principles have also been revised to better reflect PRCF’s values after ten years of operation. All of the inventory, timber supply analysis, AAC recommendation and proposed Management Plan reports are available on PRCF’s website under the documents page (prcommunityforest.ca/documents/). The public is invited to PRCF’s open house planned for February 20, 2016 from 10 am - 4 pm in the Georgia Room of Powell River Town Centre Hotel to discuss any questions relating to this Management Plan amendment. If there are any comments, questions or concerns regarding PRCF’s proposed Management Plan amendment, please contact PRCF’s forest manager Chris Laing at 604.487.9540 or via email at chrislaing@shaw.ca.

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Love thyself Valentine’s Day can bring up mixed feelings for some, mostly because love is such a complicated emotion. Love can bring us the highest highs and the lowest lows, and because Valentine’s Day is connected to romantic love, it can be even more difficult for single people, including those who have ended long-term relationships or lost their partners. The prevailing sentiment is if you are happy and fulfilled in your romantic relationship, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate holiday: a celebration of the intimate love you share with another person, possibly even your soulmate. However, the very concept of a soulmate can have a nauseating effect on those who either have not met theirs, or believe the concept is fundamentally flawed. Some of us are lucky to have found a person we can spend the rest of our lives with, but are they really our soulmate or just a very compatible person? What about those who want to find someone special to spend their future with, but can’t, or who simply choose not to find anyone to share romantic love and i n s t e a d g o through the adventures of life solo? So here’s the bit that every Sometimes single people are left good personal out on Valentine’s Day, and that counsellor or relationship is unfortunate. Some who are coach will say: not romantically involved with you have got anyone are still brimming with to love yourself first. love and can be the warmest, Valentine’s most intimate people. Day is about celebrating love, so what better person to love than yourself? The more you love yourself, the more you can love others, and that could either strengthen your current relationship, help you find true love in the future, or be the key to living life on your own without feeling lonely or that you are missing out on a long-term romantic relationship. Sometimes single people are left out on Valentine’s Day, and that is unfortunate. Some who are not romantically involved with anyone are still brimming with love and can be the warmest, most intimate people. Perhaps it’s because they have more time alone to love themselves, or maybe it’s just a special someone who can remain single in a society that pressures people to pair up, get married, have kids and so on. So, on Valentine’s Day this Sunday, take some time out to treat your single friends and tell them how much they mean to you. If they already love themselves, they will probably be having a blast anyway, but if they need some reassurance, Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to give it to them. -Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Connecting to change By Janet Southcott We are all aware that everything we do causes a reaction. We take a step forward and our foot has to land somewhere. I believe we can take those steps without negative reaction by knowing where we are going and the impact such direction will have on those around us. Earth Month is an opportunity for changing direction. This is not a journey that starts on April 1 and ends April 30. This journey started a long time ago; it is happening right now and it will continue after Earth Month is over. It is a journey toward leaving a lighter footprint upon the earth. The mental process of change started subliminally for most of us. Everyone has heard of global warming and climate change. Whether we believe in one set of scientists or another,

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How did we acquire the energy that powers that lightbulb or heater or car? Once we start asking how, we can’t help but stumble upon the cause of the reaction that gave us that energy: harnessing water to power generators; extracting oil from the ground; using and altering natural resources. So, what is the desired Change takes more than result? The result is not to one day; it takes more than continue causing the same degree of reaction we curone week. We’re giving rently cause on the earth. change a helping hand by Instead, we can join the dots, understand the recreating Earth Month. actions caused by our actions and choose to reduce, eliminate or change some car for more than a minute when of those actions. A great time to try this out waiting to pick up a friend. Until we question why we do a thing, is Earth Month. April is the we cannot move toward a result month in which we celebrate Earth Day, April 22. Events, we can commit to. »9 MAEGAN KIMBALL

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LETTERS » Get facts straight I thought I would give my thoughts on the story in last week’s paper [“Arrow strikes anger on Texada Island,” February 3].

First of all, this arrow was in no way associated with a group from Powell River enjoying a weekend away (Broken Arrow bowhunting contest). Second, people

who don’t follow hunting regulations are not hunters, they are referred to as poachers (page 27 of BC Wildlife Federation CORE manual).

The fact that there was an arrow on someone’s property is, of course, not good at all. But don’t go around phoning businesses, calling newspapers and insinuat-

ing it is a certain group of individuals. Local business and volunteers have to put up with this kind of negativity all of the time. Next time, before

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TRISTAN LAMBERT Queens Avenue Valentine’s Day doesn’t mean as much to me as I would like it to, but I’m out in the community putting myself out there.

NAN DUNN Sycamore Street Valentine’s Day is nice for people who have companions. I’ll spend it with my two cats and my dog.

you start throwing rocks at not only my business, but others, get your facts straight. Sam Sansalone Padgett Road

CHRIS LOCKE Ontario Avenue Valentine’s Day means my daughter and my wife will be expecting a surprise gift.

CHRIS KING Lois Street Valentine’s Day is a good day to bring how much you love your partner back into focus, especially if you’ve been in a relationship for a long time.

STEPHANIE DAVIDSON Marine Avenue Valentine’s Day used to mean time between my husband and I, but more and more it means family time and love.

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

8« VIEWPOINT activities, workplace changes, school lessons, church programs, there is something for everyone to do during Earth Month. But we need more than just “doing.”

Change happens through knowing why we are participating. The “how” may be set up for us. The result can be life-changing, if we give it a chance. Change takes more than one day; it takes

Remember, it is one step at a time. What will you do? Janet Southcott is a member of the Earth Month team. For information go to earthmonthpr.ca or email earthmonthpr@gmail.com.

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I understand that City of Powell River Council recently came under attack from supporters of the residential flat tax. I am writing to express my support for council’s decision to get rid of the tax over seven years [“City council reaches taxing decision,” March 11]. The flat tax portion of our property taxes is clearly unfair and results in a greater tax burden for those less able to pay. May I remind council that the flat tax was allowed by the provincial government in 1989-90 because the practice of assessing property only every two years resulted in dramatic jumps in property

dumping of garbage in the they are taking to resolve its capacity to parallel other distinction between a terrorcreek gully that later became this environmental threat Western democratic nations, ist act and a peaceful act— the playing fields of the old to Myrtle Creek? such as Sweden, Denmark, one that might infringe on Max Cameron Secondary Jack Dice, Butedale Avenue France, Australia and the US. the law, but not be a threat to Herb Gawley, Padgett Road and J.P. Dallos schools. The proposed approach national security. Myrtle Creek remains a would include safeguards, This is a modest bill that salmon-bearing stream and Bill protects such as judicial authoriza- increases protection against tion—this is not found in immodest violence and its watershed is the source security many allies’ legislation, other unexpected threats for the domestic consumpI’ve stood with City of which rely on executive au- against Canadian security. tive wells of Paradise Valley residents. This creek has Powell River’s mayor, coun- thorization. Canada’s ap- John Weston not yet been destroyed, cil, and the people of Powell proach would require court MP for West Vancouverbut its water quality has River on countless occa- warrants, which are typi- Sunshine Coast-Sea been jeopardized by an- sions. Our relationship has cally slower and more cum- to Sky Country ords anap-d wexecutive other ill-advised action of typically been informal, cebersome than 350 d e x e t o n ld u ho effective. I am proval, whenly the yet another generation ofLefriendly tters sand wordsFairness in taxation 0charter 50proposed te a im x ro city fathers who approved grateful to u receive their activity contravenes p p a e b m stexpressed points (albeit I think most people would the stockpiling, in the headrights or would otherwise be viewthoughts agree that taxation for the quarters of Myrtle Creek more formally than usual) contrary to Canadian law. (at Powell River airport), on Bill C-51 [“Council supGiven that the bill treats common good is essential. of 20 years of Willingdon ports resolution,” April 22]. the economy as a matter of I think most would also It is important to note national security, some have agree that systems of taxaBeach incinerator ash. This ash was tested as early as Bill C-51 is designed to pro- expressed the concern that tion must be fair. But what

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council reaches taxing decision,” March 11]. A common tax rate (or percentage) based on property values seems much more equitable. Those who have the economic means to own and maintain more valuable property should, in a civil society, be willing to pay more based on the value of their holdings. With children going hungry in Canada—and even in Powell River—it seems reasonable to me that those who have more, would be motivated to pay a little more to ease the burden on those who are less fortunate. I understand a group of individuals disrupted a recent budget consultation meeting to attack City of Powell

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Storied ship comes to harbour Former protest vessel now at home in Powell River MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

A boat in Powell River’s South Harbour is making waves as residents flock to see the ship named after the beloved boating biography, The Curve of Time. While the 85-foot North Sea trawler currently moored in Powell River is named after a Muriel Wylie Blanchet memoir about travelling the BC coast with her five children, captain Jan Bevelander insisted his ship is not Blanchet’s boat. Rather than be disappointed, visitors to the boat were instead told tales of the 200-tonne vessel’s adventures as a Greenpeace boat known as the Moby Dick. Crewed by eco-warriors from the environmental organization, Moby Dick travelled to the coasts of Germany, Norway, France and Ireland as a campaign or protest vehicle. “At times there were people all up on the masts,” said Bevelander. “They were protesting nuclear testing, pollution, all of that.” Bevelander purchased the vessel in 1997

after travelling to Holland in search of such a ship. “I’m Dutch, so I know the Dutch build good boats,” he said. “I like the shape of her, she’s a comfortable boat.” Built in Holland in 1959, Moby Dick, rechristened Curve of Time, now travels up and down the coast as a charter vessel for kayak adventures and research trips. “We have hosted scientists looking for blue whales, fin whales, minke and grey whales,” said Bevelander. “We also participated in the first sea otter count on the coast, as well as helping with stellar sea-lion research.” It’s a unique life for Bevelander, who had his start as a farrier, or horseshoer. “I always liked sailing, so when I was at [Simon Fraser University] I started working in the sailing school,” said Bevelander, “and then I ran a fishing charter out of Vancouver Harbour in the ’80s.” Now that his wife Marilynn has retired from her job in the Lower Mainland, Bevelander said they are able to make Powell River their permanent home. When not at their Black Point residence, the two can often be found on Curve of Time, along with their Australian shepherd dogs Rika and Nell.

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An expert at patchwork, weaving and woolneedle felting, Yates said the goal of the workshop is to plug into people’s creative talents in order prevent waste. Inspired by the documentary The True Cost, which explores the global impact of fashion on both people and the environment, Yates said she wants more buyers to be

meaningful to throw away. “I’ve had beautiful Hudson’s Bay blankets that have gotten moth holes,” said Yates, “but with needle felting you can do a design and repair that.” Taught by Yates and Fran Cudworth, the workshop also promises to teach students how to upcycle sweaters without the need for a

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aware of where their clothing comes from. “The global clothing market is a nasty situation,” said Yates. “Making or repurposing our own clothes is a way we can do an end run around these people.” In addition to being socially conscious, repurposing clothes is a way to save items that are just too beautiful or

high-quality serger to prevent fraying. “You don’t have to have fancy equipment,” said Yates. “There’s a way Fran and I have been doing it and it works.” In addition to each participant crafting their own pair of fingerless gloves from repurposed garments, there will also be a mini-

clothes swap at the workshop, where individuals can donate or exchange used or unwanted clothing items. “The more we keep out of the landfill,” said Yates, “the more we help.” ECouture fashion show founder Amber Friedman, along with textile artisan Wendy Drummond, will be hosting the second workshop in the series, Exploring Surface Design Techniques, which looks at stencilling, stamping and hand stitching. Design workshop participants will be shown techniques such as how to crochet clothing from old cassette tapes and how to make clothing from other recycled materials such as paper or plastic. “A big part of our mission,” said Friedman, “is to raise awareness and offer solutions to how clothes are being made.” Make Do and Mend fashion workshop at VIU starts at 6 pm, Wednesday, February 24. Call 604.485.2878 or visit pr.viu.ca to register.

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CULTURE »

Wizard comes to complex stage Veteran performer gives last bow as member of youth troupe MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

Although highway access to the Lower Mainland is a controversial topic, Powell River residents are invited to follow the yellow brick road to Musical Theatre Kids’ upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. The classic tale featuring Dorothy and her ruby slippers is the latest offering from the children’s troupe and will include actors aged 11 to 17, plus a number of specially invited younger Munchkins. The show will also be a farewell of sorts for Sydney Spenst, 17, who is aging out of the troupe. “It is bittersweet, but I am grateful,” said the grade 12 Brooks Secondary School student. “It has been such an adventure.” Spenst has been part of every one of the troupe’s performances since she was 11, beginning as Queen of Hearts in Alice in Wonderland and playing Tin Man in this latest production. “It was a ton of fun,” said Spenst of playing the evil queen, “and not hard at all to get into character.” Spenst said she enjoys fostering confidence in young actors, and as a children’s musical theatre teacher at Laszlo

Tamasik Dance Academy, she uses what she has learned to guide others. “Musical theatre really breaks kids out of their shells,” said Spenst. “It is really fantastic seeing [students] grow from being really timid to trying things out and having fun.” Musical Theatre Kids choreographer Paige Anderson, also the artistic director at Tamasik’s academy, said she really hopes Spenst stays around to help and teach after she graduates. “She is doing such a fantastic job,” said Anderson. “I have more work for her next year if she wants it.” It is the end of an era for director Carma Sacree, who said she is going to miss having Spenst in future productions. “She is a lovely girl and so dedicated,” said Sacree. “I can give [Spenst] any part and she’ll have her lines memorized in no time.” Although Spenst has plans to study musical theatre in the future, she said for now she is just enjoying the fun of being in a show with people she cares about, including her sister Haley, 14, and best friend Jeremy Hopper, 17. “It is harder to get work done some weeks,” said Spenst, “because we are laughing so hard.” The Wizard of Oz performances take place at Evergreen Theatre, Powell River Recreation Complex, at 7 pm on Thursday, February 11, Friday, February 12, and Saturday February 13. A matinee performance starts at 1 pm on Sunday, February 14.

WIZARD PERFORMERS: [From left] Sydney Spenst, 17, Jeremy Hopper, 17, Catherine Forsythe, 13, Haley Spenst, 14, and [bottom] Payton Anderson-Kelly, nine, are among the young actors starring in Musical Theatre Kids’ upcoming production of The Wizard of Oz. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Festival honours young filmmakers Five-minute film contest brings winners from across province MEL EDGAR mel@prpeak.com

For almost 10 years, young filmmakers have been impressing a Powell River Film Festival juror with keen insights into the teenage mind, and an occasional

glimpse of extraordinary vision. As part of the festival, filmmakers under 19 years of age are invited to submit digital offerings to the 5-Minute Film Contest. “I see a lot of teen angst, raw comedy and the occasional music video,” said contest juror George Johnson, “but sometimes there’s one that’s different or does things a little better.” A filmmaker with a background in documentary filmmaking with National

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as being one of those unique films. “I saw it and knew this one was just doing something different,” he said. “I knew my feeling was correct when I saw the other juror, who is not a filmmaker, saw it too.” Senescence, along with a selection of other contestwinning pieces, will be shown at the festival. In addition to exposing the winners’ work to additional critical eyes, the festival also gives young artists the opportunity to attend

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the event at the invitation of Rotary Club of Powell River. The winners are invited to attend the festival’s Adventures in Film Camp at a reduced rate. “There aren’t many places where kids can submit films and get critiques,” said Johnson. “I am glad this festival has this contest, as I am sure it has made the difference to these young people over the years.” This year’s other winners are: second place, Proud Daughter (documentary);

third place, Kim and Karl’s Kung Fu Kicksplosion (comedy); and fourth place, In Time (music video). Honourable mention went to Work on Words (public service announcement/ message) and Sky’s the Limit (comedy). Several five-minute films will be shown before the 7 pm film festival feature screening of The Amina Profile on Friday, February 19, and again at festival’s 15th anniversary party on Saturday, February 20.

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Financial and life planning 2016

Investment experts give advice to young families Financial planners agree starting early best option for those with small children JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

For many young families, the concept of financial planning might mean just struggling to get from paycheque to paycheque, but according to financial-planning experts, the sooner

families start looking ahead to the future, the better. That sentiment is not lost on Joe and Heidi Caldarone, a Powell River couple with two young children aged two and five. The Caldarones decided one way to secure their future was to purchase real estate. They entered the market in 2008 and now own two homes, one of which is rented to Heidi’s mother. “Eventually we’d like to have financial security when we retire,” said Joe, “so we’re thinking through real estate we can have that freedom.” Purchasing real estate is just one of many ways for

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“You start out with a job making a certain amount, and then you get a raise or a promotion, and it increases over time,” said Kovacs. “Then you can afford more because you’ve already started something and you want to keep it going.” A huge help for Joe and Heidi was sitting down together and coming up with a budget, said Joe. Deciding what expenses were a necessity, and which they could eliminate, was a way to start saving money and working toward financial stability, he said. “You don’t have to change your whole lifestyle, but just do little changes that will turn into big changes over time,” said Joe. “I’m not worried about our future at all. Everything we do has a purpose and there’s always an end goal in mind.” Lawry and Kovacs suggested all young families have some kind of emergency fund in a high-interest savings account. Putting aside small amounts of money every month can also be very useful for saving for a down payment, said Lawry.

“It’s all about how can we get them toward saving for their down payment and ultimately being able to afford the purchase of a home and the costs associated,” she said. Other products that can be useful are Registered Education Savings Plans, which can be put toward the cost of children attending university, and Registered Retirement Savings Plans, for the longer-term future, depending on the family’s income situation. Working with young families like the Caldarones is what makes financial planners’ jobs so fulfilling, said Lawry. Turning anxiousness or intimidation about finances into positive steps for the future is an important and valued job, she said. “One of the most rewarding things is when someone comes in very intimidated and feeling so far from their goal, such as a home purchase, and then finding out they can afford it with their life situation, and that it’s not so scary,” said Lawry. “It’s very exciting for them, and we get to feed off of that excitement.”

FAMILY PLANNING: Heidi and Joe Caldarone, along with children Grace, two, and Gabriel, five, entered the real-estate market in 2008 in order to help secure their financial future. The family now owns two houses in Powell River. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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With three games against divisional rivals, including a pair against Cowichan Valley Capitals, the stage was set for Powell River Kings to assert themselves against potential playoff opponents, or stumble, and set up a dramatic end to the regular season. By Monday night, Kings had put the rest of the division on notice by playing some of their best hockey of the season. The weekend opened on Friday with the first leg of a doubleheader against Cowichan Valley at Hap Parker Arena, a team hoping to narrow the gap and battle Powell River for home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs. After a tentative first period ended scoreless, Kings jumped out to a 2-0 lead, courtesy of goals from Carter Turnbull and Jeremy LeClerc. The scoring continued in the third with Austin Kamer and Rylan Ball scoring 53 seconds apart for a 4-0 lead. Powell River goaltender Jeff Smith did the rest, turning aside all 21 Cowichan shots for his third shutout of the season, in guiding Kings to a 4-0 win. “I was tested early in the first period, but we came

out in the second and third, worked them down low, created chances and buried them,” said Smith. “It was a complete team effort tonight. Anytime you keep it under 24 shots is a good game and the guys in front made it pretty easy on me.” The eighth and final meeting of the season series between Powell River and Cowichan took place on Saturday evening. Kings took advantage of an early, lucky bounce off a linesman’s skate, which led to a rush down the ice and Tristan Mullin’s team-leading 27th goal of the season. Kings continued to pour on the pressure, scoring three goals in 1:27 with Jonny Evans, Kyle Betts and Liam Lawson all connecting for a commanding 4-0 lead after the first period. Turnbull added one more in the second period, while Ball and Betts rounded out the scoring in the third for a 7-0 shutout. Smith stopped 25 shots, earning the Kings consecutive shutouts. “Anytime you can come out and score an early goal in the first period, it’s great for the team and you get your feet going,” said Betts. “Everybody was going, we have four lines going right now, we were really fired up this weekend and it showed out there.” The wins tightened Powell River’s grip on second place in Island Division standings and home-ice advantage for at least the first round of the playoffs. “We skated, that’s been the biggest thing for us since the Christmas break,”

ON POINT: Powell River Kings earned all six points on the weekend, defeating Cowichan Valley Capitals 4-0 on Friday and 7-0 Saturday, and downing Victoria Grizzlies 4-1 on Monday afternoon. Goalie Jeff Smith was an integral part of weekend play, stopping 75 of 76 shots. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

said Kings head coach Kent Lewis. “We’ve been hungry on the puck and good things happen when you work hard. If you don’t give easy things up, you keep shots down and it helps generate offence.” The weekend was not yet complete, as Powell River hosted Victoria on Family Day. More than 1,200 fans attended the free game and witnessed the Kings rebound after a sluggish opening three minutes to score twice in 1:06. First, Betts completed a two-on-one rush with Mullin. Then, after countless chances and

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56 home games, Hunter Findlater scored his fourth of the season for a 2-0 lead. Victoria added a power-play goal before the period was out. “We were at centre, going for a regroup on the power play and Brubacher got the puck; I think he missed the net just to give me that chance and I got it home,” said Findlater on his first goal in Powell River. “It’s nice to come full circle, I’ve had a lot of chances, starting in the playoffs against Victoria a couple of seasons ago, so it’s a good goal to get.” In the second period,

Adam Brubacher had a friendly deflection go in off a Victoria stick for a 3-1 lead and Evans added an empty-net goal in the third to round out a near-perfect weekend with a 4-1 win. Smith stopped 29 Victoria shots and finished the weekend with a 3-0 record, a 0.33 GAA and a .987 save percentage. There were a lot of positives to point to after a 3-0 weekend against tough opposition. “Guys were hungry and wanted to win today, it was a good overall team effort,” added Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer. “We scored a

lot off the rush this weekend. Over the course of the year we stress as a coaching staff to get pucks to the net and, with our speed, you never know what’s going to happen.” Powell River has clinched a playoff spot for the 15th consecutive season and closed the gap to five points on first-place Nanaimo, while extending their lead on Cowichan Valley to 11. King complete the home portion of regular season play with games against C hilliwack on Fr id ay, February 12, and Salmon Arm on Sunday, February 14.

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Charles Murray Tatham November 8, 1925 - February 3, 2016

To the tune of a Scottish ballad, Charlie said goodbye. He was born in Woodstock, ON, the eldest of Charles (C.O.) Tatham and Anna J.J. Murray’s six children. Charlie joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in 1943 when he turned 17 and became a pilot officer, serving on the east coast and in England. On his return home after the war, he co-owned a wholesale hardware business with his father and brother Sid, and in 1948 married his sweetheart, Millie Skinner. Over the next 40 years, Charlie enjoyed the give and take of municipal politics, including his election as mayor of Woodstock at the age of 32, warden of Oxford County, ON, and MPP in the Ontario Legislature. In 1963, at the height of the cold war, Charlie had the opportunity to visit Russia on a goodwill mission as a representative of YMCA Canada. Throughout his lifetime, Charlie volunteered for many organizations, including Canadian Cancer Society, Liberal Party of Canada and local libraries. He was a member of Royal Canadian Legion and president of Woodstock Agricultural Society. Charlieʼs concern for soil conservation and land use was reflected in his membership in the Soil Conservation Society of America, Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, Ontario Forestry Association and Oxford Soil and Crop Association. Upon his retirement, Charlie and Millie moved to Powell River, where he continued to be involved with the library board and co-founded Powell River Community Foundation. Charlie had a great sense of humour, wrote poetry, enjoyed a good read of history and politics, and loved a singsong around the piano. Charlie is lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend of over 67 years, Millie. Together they raised five children. Charlie was predeceased by his son Andy (Pati Morton) of Toronto, who passed away at age 27 from cancer. He will be greatly missed by children Charlene (Lee) Gavel of Vancouver, Patricia (Wess) Garrod of Yarker, ON, Daniel (Carol) of Powell River and Peter (Maren) of Vancouver. Charlie was a special grandfather to Erin, Andy, Georgia, Wes (Mel), Chad (Sarah), Kelly, Cam, Emma, Jack, Anna, Rebecca and Zak, great-grandpa to Felix, brother and brother-in-law to Margaret Lumsden of Canmore, AB, Sid Tatham of Woodstock, ON, Dr. Ruth Tatham of Guelph, ON, Ian Davis of Grand Bend, ON, Gord Skinner and Edna Chruszcz of Orillia, ON, and Don Skinner of Penetanguishene, ON. He will be fondly remembered by many cousins, nieces, nephews and their families. Charlie was also predeceased by his brother George Tatham, sisters Elizabeth Davis, Ellen Tatham and in-laws Bill Lumsden, Marnie Tatham, Marg Skinner, Cas Chruszcz and June Skinner. Special thanks go out to the dedicated Powell River Hospice Palliative Care team and Dr. Chao for their kind support and care. It was Charlie’s wish that his body be donated to the Faculty of Medicine at University of British Columbia. There will be a family celebration of life later in the spring. Donations can be made to Terry Fox Foundation, Powell River Community Foundation, Powell River Public Library, Powell River Stroke Recovery Club or you can plant a tree in Charlie’s memory. Charlie will be missed for his gentle wisdom, his consistent civility, his ready wit and his fine mind.

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January 26, 1952 November 22, 2015 Roy of my heart passed away suddenly and peacefully November 22. Roy did both the large and not so small things for me in our life together. He was always gentle, generous and thoughtful. He always spoke and acted from his heart. Roy was an inventive, talented person, who readily shared his skills with others. He designed, initiated and worked to build the Lund Gazebo, turning it into a community project. He also worked on rebuilding the Lund boardwalk and built two sailboats. Roy was born in Vancouver and grew up in Penticton. From catching rattlesnakes, rebuilding farm equipment, skiing and racing go carts while growing up, to organizing the waterbased solar run Okeover Festival music events (our woodshed the stage, a flattened piece of beach our dance floor), Roy was always on the move. Roy was loved and is missed by myself, his family and many friends. Family members left behind are his life partner Patricia MacPherson, her daughter Crystal Ready and son-in-law Shane; his sister Anne Gougeon and niece Kristen Hughes; and Patricia’s brother Ron Miller and his wife Allayne Ferguson. There will be a gathering for Roy at the Lund Gazebo on Saturday, April 2. Potluck, music, enjoy your friends as Roy would have liked. Please bring your own dishes and cutlery.

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For more information call Chris 604.483.6337 1205 Career Opportunities POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - PLANNER A Planner is required to fill a vacancy in the Planning Department at the Powell River Regional District. Reporting to the Manager of Planning Services, the Planner is responsible for processing land use and permit applications, liaising with prospective developers, government agencies and the public, responding to public inquiries, preparing land-use amendment bylaws, preparing reports with recommendations on land use applications, supporting public education and community outreach and attending public meetings and public hearings when required.

Applicants must have a university degree in community and regional planning or other related discipline, a minimum of two years of job-related experience, preferably in a local government planning department or an equivalent combination of training and applicable experience. Applicants must also have excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and customer service skills, strong organizational and time management skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Eligibility for membership in the Planning Institute of BC or equivalent organization is required. This is a permanent full time union position with a 2016 rate of $37.26 per hour, upon completion of probation, plus a benefits package. Varying hours of work may be required. Starting date for this position is as soon as an eligible candidate can be found.

A complete job description is available for review on our website: powellriverrd.bc.ca. Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, current resumé, and three references in confidence to: Laura Roddan, Manager of Planning Services Powell River Regional District 202-4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 or email: employment@powellriverrd.bc.ca Closing Date: 4 pm Friday, March 4, 2016

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Registered Health Care Aide Wanted Powell River Home Care Services is seeking professional, compassionate and reliable caregivers to provide hourly and overnight care to our clients. We are in need of full or part-time employees, competitive wages ($18.34/hour) and benefit packages. Please contact Michelle 604.485.2566

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1215 General Employment Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Support Assistant Required qualifications include: • A one year special education assistant certificate • Specialized training in autism and ABA, including 750-hours of home-based or clinic behavioural intervention training/experience that has been supervised and assessed by a qualified ABA behavioural consultant This position is anticipated to commence at the end of March. Email resumé, cover letter and certificates to: Colleen Hallis, Human Resources Officer colleen.hallis@sd47.bc.ca We wish to thank all applicants; only those under consideration will be contacted.

Nursing postition available Sunshine Coast Health Centre is a world-class treatment facility that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary of operation in Powell River. The nursing department is currently expanding and looking for dedicated licensed practical nurses with an interest in addictions nursing. We are currently accepting resumés for casual nursing shifts including days, evenings and nights. This position will also include holiday/callback hours. Wage varies from $24.73-$27. Benefits for relief LPNs commence immediately, with a probation period. Please apply with resumé to jennh@schc.ca and copy email to nursing director Tracy Martin at tracym@schc.ca.

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Building Service Worker Program This program is funded by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Job Fund and delivered through Vancouver Island University at the Powell River campus. Tuition and materials are available for participants that meet the criteria of this project based training program. What will the participants gain from this course? These courses are designed to enhance participants in successfully entering/re-entering the workforce. Graduates of the program secure employment in entry-level custodial positions in school districts, hospitals, other institutions, hotels, offices and industrial settings. Upon successful completion, students will receive certificates in the following: • WHMIS • Worksafe – Preventing and Investigating Musculoskeletal Injury • Occupational First Aid – Level 1 • Building Service Worker Certificate Eligibility This program has been selected to assist unemployed individuals gain employment and will cover all tuition and books for students that meet the eligibility criteria of the program, namely the person: Unemployed: Cannot be on EI or attached to EI in the past three years for a regular claim or past five years for a maternity/parental claim. Dates are as follows: February 29 – March 23, 2016 in Powell River How to Register Call VIU Client Coordinator 1.250.740.6163 or 1.250.740.6655. See your local Employment Service Agency or pick up an application at the Vancouver Island University Powell River Campus

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

14’ NADON aluminum skiff, 20 horse, steering, controls, new trailer $1,900. 604.414.5913. 22’ LIFETIMER, custom built, heated cabin model, with twin 115-hp Yamahas and trailer, great fishing machine, fully loaded $90,000. 604.483.2171.

2006 CHEVROLET HHR, 4-dr, sunroof, excellent condition, 125,000 kms $4,600. 1.778.388.4601. 2007 TOYOTA Camry XLE fullly loaded, moon roof, navigation system, 81,000 miles $13,000. 604.414.8595. 2008 DODGE Charger, excellent condition, 102,000kms $6,999. 1.604.741.2012. 2010 NISSAN Versa, 6-spd manual, fully loaded, tow package available $9,000 OBO; 2003 Windstar, fully loaded $3,800. 604.485.7480.

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9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2001 24’ Adventurer 5th wheel, exceptional condition, sleeps 6, rear kitchen, bathtub/shower Reduced $9,500. 604.486.0463. 2009 24’ Cougar trailer, 1/2 ton series, loaded, new batteries, radial tires $16,500. 604.483.2068. 26’ CORSAIR Excela 5thwheel with hitch, excellent condition, must see. 604.485.5753. 26’ TRIPLE E Topaz, 5th wheel, excellent condition, air conditioning, solar panel $17,900. 604.485.6550.

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HOROSCOPE Week of February 3 to 9

DOWN 1. It pours from pores 2. Fryer piece 3. Cowboy event 4. “It’s no ___!”

5. Plain and simple 6. Dictator 7. In the know 8. Guru’s advice 9. Place to relax 10. Rainbow shape 11. Chinese kitchen fixture 17. Equestrian’s footrest 20. Tater 22. Manhattan Project element 24. Loving murmur 25. Inquire 26. Author Harper 28. Church musician 30. Smartphone feature 31. Schooner filler 32. Silent OK 33. Originate 35. Grand 37. Andrea Bocelli, for one 39. Brothers’ keeper? 40. Save the Whales, for one 41. Prepare to be knighted 43. Close by, in poetry 45. Car protector 46. Popular music category 47. Frequently, in poetry 49. Angus outburst

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 You organize a fantastic group trip. You are extremely efficient, even though it won’t always be easy to get answers from the people concerned. GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You end up with a lot of responsibility on your shoulders, both at work and at home. You are offered a promotion on a silver platter because of your zeal. CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 The idea of a trip or a pilgrimage crosses your mind. This is an adventure that you’ll need to prepare months in advance in order for it to be a success. LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 This is a very emotional week. You feel that you must live your love to the maximum. You can no longer accept halfmeasures, and so your love relationship requires a great deal of thought. VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 There is some talk of moving in to gether soon if your relationship is fairly new. If you’re single, Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity to meet some interesting people.

SUDOKU

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 You enjoy a windfall at work. You have to work extra hard after an amazing increase in your client base, but your efforts will secure your retirement. SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You need to improve your self-esteem. You devote a lot of time to certain people, but it would be good if you placed as much importance on yourself. SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You devote a lot of time to family this week. You consider the possibility of moving — a significant change in your life would be extremely beneficial.

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

ACROSS 1. Play a ukulele 6. Hydroelectric project 9. Cut 12. “___ Life Is It Anyway?” 13. Dolly, for one 14. Debate position 15. Downy duck 16. Pathetically inept person 18. Get older 19. Sparkle 21. 10 C-notes 23. Like Byron’s words 27. Overwhelm 29. Became an issue 30. Don’t believe it 33. Painter’s motion 34. ‘’Moving right ___ . . .’’ 35. In ___ of 36. Dispute referee 38. Get ready for a trip 42. In need of leveling 44. Outlaw 45. Fire retardant chemical 48. Suffuse 50. U.K. air branch 51. Costa del ___ 52. Barnyard honker 53. Suitable 54. Attempt 55. Suite spot

ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You need to recharge your batteries this week. Take the time to enjoy life and relax. A family member is in great need of his or her favourite nurse.

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

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 You broaden your social circle by spending a lot of time on social networks. Your business and your expertise become better known through word of mouth. AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You get the green light to finance one of your projects. This is also an excellent week to consult your bank manager and pay off some of your debts. PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 There is a lot of emotional stuff happening, both professionally and personally. You are quite proud of everything you accomplish, and your self-esteem gets a boost.

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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 FEBRUARY 10 - 16

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3 Ice Cream $ 98 3 ISLAND FARMS 1%

Chocolate Milk 2L

Leaf Lettuce

PURDY’S PREMIUM

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

Red or Green

Assorted, 473 ml

WHOLESOME FOOD

each

Green Asparagus

LARGE

Cucumbers

2 98 2 3 ¢

/lb 6.57/kg

Bunch Spinach

23 $

/lb 2.16/kg

Clementines 3 lb bag

$ 98

FOR

each

Hunter Sausage$

LONG ENGLISH

Cantaloupe

$ 98

38 100 g

BC GROWN ORGANIC

Royal Gala Apples 3 lbg

$ 98

each

FRESH

$ 88

MONTREAL STYLE

Corned Beef

Canadian Swiss Cheese

$ 98 100 g

Strawberry & Cream Cheese Fruit Sticks $

Assorted, Pkg of 6

Croissants

$ 98

Pkg of 6

100 g

$ 98

530 g

Blueberry Pie

$ 98

680 g

GROCERY

Swanson Frozen Meat Pies

FOR

$ 68

QUAKER CHEWY OR DIPPS

/lb 8.11/kg

Pork Shoulder FRESH Steak

$ 48

Canadian Harvest Bread

FOR

Black Forest Ham

F R E S H D A I LY

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

Chicken Thighs

$ 98

$ 28 /lb 7.23/kg

Top Sirloin Grilling Steaks Fresh Ground Pork

7 48 3

/lb 16.05/kg

/lb 7.67/kg

Barg s nod,la Gra 6 -15 150 orte Ass

200 g

GENERAL MILLS

Oatmeal Crisp Hot Chocolate Cereal 5 g Assorted, 225-500 g CARNATION

2 3 3 Assorted, 425-50

$ 88 $ 98 $ 98

QUAKER

RTS Oatmeal

$ 68

Assorted, 228-430 g

ROBINHOOD QUICK OR LARGE FLAKE

Oats 1 kg

FOR

CAMPBELL’S CHUNKY

Soup

Assorted, 540 ml

25 $

FOR

27 $

FLOOR MODEL SALE LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS AT MITCHELL BROTHERS 604.483.4949 • 5687 MANSON AVENUE