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FAMILY BOND: Painter Felicia Joseph [right] and her grandmother and fellow artist Hana Louise Braun are hosting a joint exhibition of their work at Vancouver Island University’s Powell River Campus. The exhibit opens from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, until April 3. SARA DONNELLY PHOTO

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čəčəhatanapɛč! Thank you to The Upper Sunshine Coast Community and Tla’amin Nation for your participation in the Hɛhɛwšɩn Reconciliation Project. The friendships developed and work done was amazing to be a part of and to witness. The canoe project “Hɛhɛwšɩn - The Way Forward” captured young and old of all races and walks of life. Through this project, I had the privilege to work with “Yaxwum” John Louie of the Tla’amin Nation, and “Kwoonanum” Phil Russell of Ireland, as a team. Many meetings took place seeking the support of the broader population of Powell River and neighbouring communities, during which several opportunities were implemented for the purpose of sharing stories on how First Nations people have been impacted by colonialism. As services providers within our community, we are still experiencing negative, traumatic social determents due to past atrocities carried out by governments. There were many losses. We are continuously working toward recovering from these atrocities. Intergenerational trauma in the case of First Nations people wasn't the result of a targeted event against an individual – it was a set of government policies that targeted and affected many generations. Children were traumatized when they were taken from their parents and placed in government-funded, church-controlled, residential learning institutions or into foster homes. Many children suffered horrific abuse while in these homes and institutions and parents and communities were traumatized when their children were taken away from them with little or no idea if or when they would return. Through this reconciliation canoe project, we are learning what it means to move forward. The Hɛhɛwšɩn Canoe had to be built properly in order to be out in the water. Secondly, those on the canoe need to work as a team and communicate to ensure they are safe out in the waters. These are simple teachings that are passed on from our ancestors, the balance with nature is essential. We shared many stories of overcoming adversity and witnessed many cultures coming together for one common goal. Hɛhɛwšɩn - The Way Forward, was a perfect example of what it means to work together. It is about safety, respect, acknowledging one another; we all have strengths and the ability to share much of these teachings from parents, grandparents and ancestors. I am grateful for the opportunity to my share culture from a strength-based approach. We all have our challenges in life and this canoe project was a perfect way to showcase the pride and abilities we all have, to move forward together as a people. There is a saying... “It can only get better!” From a First Nations perspective, this act of reconciliation was a beginning; to bridge understanding of how First Nations people have been impacted with many losses and how we have been striving to overcome many adversities and challenges. The Murders of Tina Fontaine and Colten Boushie are two recent examples of these challenges. I raise my hands to you all, thank you to our friends and allies. What does reconciliation mean to me? For me, it means healing among First Nations people. We went from Indian to Native, to First Nations and now recognize all Indigenous peoples of the world. In the light of it all, we within the Hɛhɛwšɩn Canoe Project implemented and developed an act of Reconciliation, and Hɛhɛwšɩn in Tla’amin means “The Way Forward”.

[Pictured above from left to right] Shelly Chaney, Hegus Clint Williams, Cyndi Pallen, Matthew Louie, Sherman Pallen, Ivan Rosypskye, Alvin Wilson, Phil Russell, Ella Van Oostveen, Charlie Horsfall and Joe Martin

Hɛhɛwšɩn (The Way Forward) would like thank the following supporters, along with everyone else who participated throughout the project, and send a special thank-you to all those in our communities working toward true reconciliation MANY THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTUIONS Adam Culos Al Lacourciere Alex Sutcliffe Alexandre Aumais Alyssa Louie Alisha Van Belle Alvin Wilson Amy Durnin Amy Duvon Amy Sharp Andrea Wirrel Andrea, Jason and Levi Hedley Andy Payne Anne Nelson Barbara Hill and Brian Liddle Barry Kosturos Bayley Hollingsworth Bert Finnamore Bill McKee Brenda Greer Brenda Powell Brendan Behan Brenden Frehlich Brian Gomez Brian Janes Brooks Secondary School teachers and students Brian Nelson Caitlin Bryant Candace Galligos Carrie Swiggum

Cathy Bartfai Chad Yurich Charlie Horsfall Chris Bratseth Clare Finnamore Clare Mervyn Claudia Medina Hegus Clint Williams Colleen and Hal Mudry Cyndi Pallen Daffney Jones Dakota Gustafson Dana Gruntman Darcie MacFronton Darcy Kaltio Darwyn Koch Mayor Dave Formosa David (Budd) Louie Davida Koren Debbi Dan Denis St. Pierre Derek Hildenbrand Dineen Dominic Doctor Elsie Paul Drew Blaney Edward Sanderson Ella Van Oostveen Eriik Blaney Erin Innes Eugene Louie Feather MacDonald Freddie Louie Floyd George Gail Blaney

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Lets Talk Trash Team Lesley Anne Louie Lindsay Louie Lois Bridger Louise Dominick Louise Williams Lyell Woloschuk Lyn Adamson Lyna Deschenes Margaret and Ray Ducharme Manami Furuuchi Marilyn Carey Mark DePape Marlane Christensen Matthew Louie Meghan McAllister Melissa Call Melvin Mitchell Mena’they Blaney Mike Kaban Monty Willis Nancy Michaud Neil Pukesh Nico York Nikki Gomez Oceane Bergeron Paul Galinski Paul Mercs Paul Nassichuk Paul Wiltse Phil Russell Ramona Dominic Randy Werner

Ray Boogaards Rebbeca Burbank Rebecca Sheard Rob Southcott Roisin Sheehy-Culhane Ron Berezan Ronnie Uhlmann Rose Adams Ryan Barfoot Sandy Dunlop Shane Ahola Shane Bell Shelley Chaney Sherman Pallen Shirley Louie Simon Jones-Wesley Sosan Blaney Steve Noon Stuart Clark Doctor Susan Horsfall Susan Oldsdale Tai Uhlmann Tao Werner Tara Mascarenhas Tyler Peters Verna Francis Vicki Pierobon Wayne Borgfjord Willow Dunlop (Brooks cooking class) Yewen MacDonald Zachary Frankse Zev Brewer

MANY THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTUIONS Canada C3/Students on Ice Foundation City of Powell River Lund Community Society Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services Society Powell River Council for Arts and Culture

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This project is an act of peace. It is a chance to reconcile our differences, and our own hearts, for the better good. All my relations, Chennay, Cyndi Pallen, of the Tla’amin Nation [Pictured above from left to right] Hegus Clint Williams, Matthew Louie, John Dominick and Dakota Gustafson

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First nation sees development opportunities within City of Powell River boundaries DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Tla’amin Nation is moving ahead with plans for development ventures on its lands, including property within City of Powell River. The biggest piece is approximately 300 acres of forested tract identified as treaty land on the city’s eastern boundary. “It hasn’t been an urgent item for us, but now Tla’amin tells us they’re interested in talking about that, and perhaps other lands,” said city chief administrative officer Mac Fraser. “We’re quite interested in being at their table and talking in earnest.” As Tla’amin marks its second anniversary of self-government on April 5, hegus Clint Williams said rewards and challenges include the ability to make plans internally, and “that’s been a huge benefit to us as we start looking at some potential development.” But in order to capitalize on development potential of its treaty lands within the city, Tla’amin requires consent. Williams abruptly cancelled a recent meeting with city officials about agreements linked to Tla’amin land in Powell River. “We requested a councilto-council meeting with the city council and our council, and we want to have those discussions councilto-council before we carry on with any of these other pieces of the relationship

WORKING TOGETHER: Tla’amin Nation hegus Clint Williams [right] and Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons were two of many elected officials, volunteers, Tla’amin citizens and Powell River residents who took part in the gifting ceremony for the Hɛhɛwšɩn (The Way Forward) Reconciliation Canoe Journey Project on November 18. The project was a focal point of the relationship between Tla’amin and the city in 2017. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

because these matters are very important to us,” said Williams. As to just what those matters are, Williams would not enter into specific details other than to say there had to be to some service agreements made with the city and there is the matter of consent.

consent of the city to make that official change.” Tla’amin also privately owns a .08-acre property on Wharf Street and is the largest fee-simple landowner in the area with ownership and authority over 8,323 hectares of treaty land. Williams declined to talk about details of the cur-

The approval will happen on the provincial level but part of this process as identified in the final agreement states that we must have the consent of the city to make that official change. CLINT WILLIAMS

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Under self-government, Tla’amin can roll land into treaty with municipal consent. “The official word is we need the consent of the city,” said Williams. “The approval will happen on the provincial level but part of this process as identified in the final agreement states that we must have the

rent state of the nation’s relationship with the city, other than to say, “we need to have some discussions on some matters that are very important to us as Tla’amin Nation.” There has been talk between the two governments and PRSC Limited Partnership, a joint ven-

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ture between the city and Tla’amin’s Tees’kwat Land Holdings with each entity holding a single share. According to sources within the city and close to negotiations, Tla’amin and PRSC might be entertaining the idea of dissolving the holding company. Fraser and PRSC co-manager and city economic development manager Scott Randolph said they would not comment on the negotiations. There is no friction in the relationship between Tla’amin and the city and the two neighbours continue to live in close partnership and harmony, according to Fraser. The city recently began work on six recommendations to respond to calls to action in the Truth and Reconciliation Report, including repudiating concepts, bylaws and policies used to justify European sovereignty over indigenous peoples and lands; encouraging Powell River Historical Museum and Archives to

continue its close working relationship to locate and provide records regarding the residential school system; and directing the sports hall of fame to include recognition of aboriginal athletes. Appearing before committee of the whole on March 13, Fraser said one recommendation arising from the report would see the city consult with Tla’amin to determine how residents of Powell River can appropriately commemorate and honour people who died due to attending residential schools. Fraser told the committee Tla’amin citizens were forced to attend a residential school in Sechelt but the city is unaware of any burial sites or information directly associated with the school. “However, research shows an inordinate number of students died while attending the schools without respectful burials,” said Fraser, “or were sent home to die.”

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Off-road vehicle users in Powell River’s backcountry face big fines and prison sentences under new rules imposed by the provincial government. On March 22, BC Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations announced new rules that take effect immediately, and that some penalties have been increased up to $100,000 to reduce potential wildfires and discourage irresponsible motorized trail running. The penalty for causing a wildfire could include a ticket fine of $575, penalties up to $10,000, or a court fine of up to $1,000,000 and/or up to three years in jail. The person responsible could also be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs. To reduce fire risk caused by motorized vehicles, spark arrestors are now required for all off-road vehicles.

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Painter aims to inspire youth 1« EXHIBITION “Now I try and paint emotions and feelings, and how a place feels to me.” The process of creating abstract art is not what people often imagine it to be, according to Joseph. It takes the same amount of skill and work to create, she said. “People think with abstract art you can just do whatever you want, but I have a vision and there’s a balance I’m striving for,” said Joseph. “It takes a lot of concentration. You’re not trying to recreate something, you’re trying to bring life to the canvas.” According to Braun, the family arrangement with her being the primary caregiver for her granddaughter came naturally and is considered traditional in first nations’ culture. Joseph is from St’át’imc Nation near Lillooet, and Braun is Métis. “It’s the way it used to be,” said Braun. “In first nations’ culture families used to have

a gifted child go live with the person they were best suited to, whatever family member could best offer that young person a future.” For the past 14 years Braun and Joseph have called Powell River home, and among the many things Braun has taught Joseph about is art. Braun said artistic ability appeared for herself and her granddaughter early in life. “I started painting at around four years old; it was the same for Felicia,” said Braun. “I was inspired. It was always a given that I would go to art school.” Braun received scholarships and went to Vancouver School of Art, now Emily Carr University of Art and Design, when she was 19 and has pursued painting her whole life. There was a time she gave it up, she said, when she was battling breast cancer. However, after successfully beating the disease, she said she found art was a necessary compo-

nent in her healing. “I knew I needed to go inward and do some soulsearching and health searching,” said Braun. During her childhood, Joseph said she was surrounded by artistic and creative people, including her

cal artist Susan Forsberg, who recalls teaching her the fundamentals of colour technique. Forsberg said Joseph was already an artist even as a teen. “She came to me as a very talented person,” said

I’d like to encourage young people to follow their vision and find somebody to mentor them. You don’t necessarily have to go to art school if you can’t afford it, but pursue it anyway. HANA LOUISE BRAUN PAINTER

grandmother, whom she loved to watch paint. “I was always seeing my grandmother painting and it really fascinated me,” said Joseph. “I was always asking her if I could paint the flowers on her paintings.” In her teens, Joseph started to take lessons from lo-

Forsberg. “I merely guided her in the use of colour and some basics of technique.” Forsberg said she remembers regarding Joseph as her contemporary when they painted together. “I felt I was painting with someone who was my equal,” she said.

Seeing the exhibition of her former student filled her with joy, said Forsberg. “It blew me away,” she added. “I was delighted and amazed.” Work created by a granddaughter and grandmother makes it notable, said Forsberg. “This is very rare, and they’re both very special people,” she added. After graduating from Brooks Secondary School in 2011, Joseph attended Vancouver Island University, completing a two-year program as a medical office assistant. She also recorded a CD of original songs she wrote and performed. Joseph said she currently dedicates her spare time to pursuing her work as a painter, including building a portfolio of current work and searching for more artistic opportunities. The current exhibition is one of many for Braun, but it marks the first for Joseph. “It was time for Felicia

to come on board,” said Braun. Braun said she hopes the exhibition will help inspire youth with artistic aspirations to pursue them, whether they have the opportunities for formal training or not. “I’d like to encourage young people to follow their vision and find somebody to mentor them,” she said. “You don’t necessarily have to go to art school if you can’t afford it, but pursue it anyway.” Joseph said the world opened up for her when she became involved with art and music. “Something happened when I started painting and writing songs,” said Joseph. “I just completely changed. I feel free now.” Westcoast Colours opens from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday to Friday, until April 3 at Vancouver Island University in Powell River, 7085 Nootka Street. For information, go to artpowellriver.com.

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1. TUESDAY, MARCH 20 Maple Avenue, 5600 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft from an unlocked red Mustang parked in a residence’s rear-alley parking spot. $5 of loose change was taken during the incident. 2. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 21 Powell River area Powell River RCMP received a report of a fraudulent phone scam that happened to a local resident who received a phone call from a person identifying themselves as being with the police. The fraudster told the resident her son had been involved in an accident and that he had been detained for texting while driving. The caller informed the resident that a judge would release her son as long as he made a donation to a children’s charity. The caller asked the resident to purchase a substantial amount of electronic gaming cards and instructed the resident to provide them with the scratched code of each of the cards. The resident was also asked to provide the caller with her full address and date of birth. RCMP wish to remind the public that this is a fraud. The police and the criminal justice system do not accept items such as gaming cards or iTunes cards in order for a judge to release a person who has been arrested or detained. 3. MONDAY, MARCH 26 Joyce and Manson avenues Powell River RCMP received a report of many drivers not abiding to construction speed limits of 30 kilometres per hour during times of construction. RCMP wish to remind the public that speed limits are set to protect construction workers working on community streets and highways. A driver not abiding by the construction speed limit can be issued a violation ticket under the BC Motor Vehicle Act ranging from $196 to $253, depending on their speed through designated construction zones. 1. AUGUST 20 7300 block Duncan Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River attended a break and enter at a BREAK ANDRCMP ENTERS =0 business. A MacBook laptop computer THEFTS = 11was stolen from the business. Police to investigate and anyone MISCHIEF =continue 1 with information on this crime is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

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These are cases reported to Powell River RCMP in the DAVID BRINDLE past two weeks. If you have reporter@prpeak.com information about the crimes listed here or any other crimes, call Powell RCMP at Powell River mainland areaRiver governments 604.485.6255 or Crime will discuss what three Powell River Regional Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.

Palmer indicated that if a referendum is held, it will likely be on the ballot for the 2018 election. Only residents in the three electoral areas will be eligible to vote on the question. Palmer said he has seen different sets of figDistrict electoral areas are prepared to ures that estimated tax increases on an avertake to referendum regarding Powell River age home with an assessed property value of Recreation Complex operating costs at a $350,000 would range between approximately community forum in May. $60 in Electoral Area A, $234 in Electoral Area The forum, called C3, brings together rep- B and $155 in Electoral Area C. resentatives from City of “On my own home, in one Powell River, the regional disset of numbers I would pay trict and Tla’amin Nation. an extra $310 a year just like “If we put an offer on the that,” said Palmer. table and it's accepted, then Regional district chief adwe'll go to referendum with ministrative officer Al Radke that offer,” said Electoral Area said if the referendum is put to A director and regional disthe electoral area voters as one trict chair Patrick Brabazon. question, the tax increase will Electoral areas A, B and be a blended total of approxiC, and Tla’amin have been mately $30 per $100,000 of asked by the city to share the assessed residential value. annual net operating cost of Rebane said he is “100 per approximately $2.3 million, cent” in favour of the regionColin Palmer which is currently paid for al district paying a share of entirely out of the city budget. recreation complex costs. The city has asked the regional district for Palmer said electoral areas have never deapproximately $500,000 in annual funding. cided they will not contribute to operating Tla’amin would contribute approximately the recreation facility. $100,000 under the cost-sharing model. “At no point have we said as three electoral At the regional district’s committee of areas that we will not pay anything,” said the whole meeting 2 on March 8, Brabazon, Palmer. “I don't recall in any meeting that Electoral Area B alternate director Alan we've ever said [the city] has to make some Rebane, and Electoral Area C director Colin cuts to the complex before we contribute.”

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have not been addressed. Without social licence, without meeting the commitments of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, this project should not have been approved. We will continue to stand with those who fight for our coast.” Earlier in the day, federal Green Party leader Elizabeth May and NDP Burnaby South MP Kennedy Stewart were arrested in Vancouver for participating

in the blockade at Kinder Morgan’s pipeline terminal in Burnaby. May and Kennedy were among approximately 60 protesters arrested last week in violation of a BC Supreme Court injunction not to obstruct, impede or prevent access to Kinder Morgan’s Burnaby Mountain site. Powell River resident Ron Berezan said he has made the trip south three times in recent weeks to join protests in the Vancouver area.

“People are getting arrested every day, people from all walks of life: indigenous people, grandmothers, students, all kinds of folks who are of the opinion that this pipeline is a threat to our well-being on the coast, that it violates indigenous peoples’ rights and that we don't need it,” said Berezan. “We simply don't need it. It's bad economics, bad environmental policy and we need to demonstrate our opposition in a dramatic way.”

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Province implements surgery plan Wait times too long for hip and knee replacements, says premier DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Doctors in Powell River are welcoming the provincial government’s new strategy to cut down on wait times for hip and knee replacement surgery. “Hip and knee surgeries affect many patients in Powell River who are waiting for these services in hospitals outside of Powell River,” said Powell River Division of Family Practice physician lead Bruce Hobson. “The surgeries are not done in Powell River because there are no orthopedic surgeons operating out of our operating rooms.” On March 21, premier John Horgan announced in a media release that five hip and knee replacement programs to significantly reduce surgical wait times will be implemented throughout the province, including in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. “For far too long, far too many British Columbians were left on wait lists instead of getting fast access to the surgery they

needed to enjoy full, active lives,” stated Horgan. “We’re getting people back on their feet faster by dramatically increasing access to hip and knee surgeries.” Hobson said the new strategy aligns with a Powell River Division of Family Practice priority to increase patient access to timely, appropriate and coordinated care. “Locally, we are soon to be launching Pathways, a web-based resource designed by physicians, for physicians, that contains the information required to facilitate efficient referrals and support optimal patient care during the referrals process,” said Hobson. Pathways will include information about current wait times for individual specialists. “We expect this will help with better specialist referrals so patients can access specialized care at the right place and the right time,” said Hobson. In 2016/2017, according to government statistics, 30 per cent of patients waiting for hip surgery and 38 per cent of people waiting for knee surgery waited more than 26 weeks, and approximately 14,390 hip and knee surgeries were performed. The media release also stated that by 2018/2019, more than 19,250 hip and knee surgeries will be performed annually, an increase of 34 per cent.

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Protesters gathered outside the office of North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney on Friday, March 23, joining similar actions across the country in opposition of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. “This is a nationwide day of demonstration at MP offices right across the country to deal with this issue going on in Vancouver with Kinder Morgan expansion and the expansion of the tar sands,” said Climate Action Powell River communications director Bill Lytle-McGhee. Blaney stated that she opposes expansion of the pipeline. “The Kinder Morgan expansion was given federal approval through a review process the Trudeau government acknowledged was flawed, yet have refused to fix,” said Blaney in the statement. “Our communities have legitimate environmental concerns that

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Fairness factor Powell River Recreation Complex should be funded as a regional facility like Powell River General Hospital and our schools. Everyone pays hospital taxes whether they never, rarely or frequently use the facility. Everyone pays school taxes whether they have a child in the education system or not. If the complex had been a regional facility since the beginning in 1975, its operation would be shared by all residents in the area, not just those within the city boundaries who currently pay for the $2.3 million budget. Many regional district residents use the complex for fitness classes, swimming, gym workouts or by attending events such as International Choral Kathaumixw,PacificRegionInternationalSummerMusicAcademy (PRISMA), Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts, Seedy Saturday, Cultural Diversity Fair, Powell River Kings games, figure skating, It’s worth remembering that minor hockey, the original referendum for dance perforthe recreation complex had mances and concerts. a 75 per cent voter turnout At one time, and 75 per cent approval. rural regional residents were levied a surcharge to attend events or engage in programs, including minor hockey or figure skating. It was a cumbersome system and resulted in some harassment of complex staff, so it was discontinued. Hours of work and community consultation have gone into a proposed regional recreational plan to be jointly funded by City of Powell River, Powell River Regional District and Tla’amin Nation. Rural regional directors from three electoral areas have committed to having a referendum on cost-sharing included on the local government ballot this fall. It’s worth remembering that the original referendum for the recreation complex had a 75 per cent voter turnout and 75 per cent approval. People in rural areas are not all aware that they do not contribute to the costs of the recreation complex or that people within the city boundaries pay the highest percentage of costs for the regional district. What is being proposed with a referendum is fairness to all. If everyone pays a fair share, the amount will be shared among a larger number of people. It’s what happens with the hospitals and our schools, and it should happen with the recreation complex. There will be negotiations required to implement the proposed plan and they will continue prior to and after a referendum. Next step is to make sure the referendum is on the ballot in November.

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Contribution requires careful consideration By Janet May It is time to ask questions about who pays for Powell River Recreation Complex. People living in electoral areas have not paid taxes toward the facility. The building and maintenance of this foundational institution were paid for from the taxes of City of Powell River residents, and not those who live outside the city limits. Do we want to pay taxes toward the upkeep of the recreation complex? Nobody wants higher taxes, but this month 16 electoral area taxpayers wrote to the regional district board that they do want to contribute taxes toward the complex. They did not say how much they wanted to pay, however, and that is a very important point.

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What is their fair share? Everyone shares the benefit of having an ice rink, theatre, pool and gym in our community. It feels good to know children can learn to swim and skate. Hockey games and shows are well attend-

The regional district does not want to blindly hand over funds to prop up an unsustainable operation. ed by people living in and outside the city. But one can argue the recreation complex is less available to those who have to drive more or take a ferry to go to the game. Should that be reflected in the contribution? At one time, non-city residents

were charged a higher fee for using the recreation complex. Remember that? I believe the city was recouping costs they didn’t pay in taxes by charging them almost double. I don’t know why that practice stopped, but I would like to know how many non-city residents use the recreation complex now. These statistics could help answer the fair-share question. What level of tax increase could rural taxpayers expect to pay? The price varies with each electoral area. At a recent regional district meeting, directors estimated the contribution the city is asking for would mean an increase to the average rural household of between $59 and $234 per year. Let’s say taxpayers living out»7

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LETTERS » property that will attract garbage? If I were the owner stonewalling the city and the city came after me for the cost of demolition, I would continue to stonewall, then I would go as far as suing the city for trespassing and everything else my lawyers could come up with. Who has the deeper pockets?

This requires a vote limited to property owners, those whose taxes will pay this bill. If we don’t like the look of the building, put up a wall around it and paint on it what the savings of doing so is rather than demolishing private property. Am I in the not-so-silent minority? Henry Hill Bowness Avenue

VIEWPOINT

Residents elect councillors to lead By Wayne Brewer Peak contributor Murray Dobbin has As Brewer pointed out at a recent a rather myopic attitude toward how finance committee meeting, and relocal politics function. His latest piece peated in a Peak interview, one of his [Counterpoint: Progressive politics frustrations is the way many residents 101, March 21”] purports to offer the don’t take the time to inform themreader an insight as to how a newly selves before offering opinions on what elected progressive councillor should council should do or not do. proceed. Beware city staff and senior Mr. Dobbin urges our progressive bureaucrats, for they are by their na- councillor to seek advice of “progresture “unsympathetic to change” he sive citizens” who are “often very argues. knowledgeable about the issue at With such a sweeping generaliza- hand.” tion, Dobbin has condemned our city Unfortunately, they are often not staff, despite, for example, the carriage that knowledgeable. Few ever take the house initiative in large part is now in place thanks to the enFew ever take the time to thusiastic support of our planning department. show up for council meetings, Dobbin urged our progresor if they do, they typically sive councillor to seek the wisdom of “progressive citizens,” troop out immediately after when he declared in a previous their spokesperson has article that the Inn at Westview will be an election issue, creatmade a presentation ing the erroneous impression that the owner can be made to pay for the removal. time to show up for council meetings, Because councillor Russell Brewer or if they do, they typically troop out does not agree with him, Dobbin false- immediately after their spokesperson ly accused our progressive councillor of has made a presentation. being a [Seaboard Hotels agent] Jack They do not stay to listen to further Barr supporter. The reality is there is discussions on a variety of topics or for reluctance on the part of many coun- presentations by other residents and cillors, and a great many residents, to staff. They miss the opportunity to ask incur a debt of perhaps as much as $1 questions at the end of the meeting, million to demolish a building with a which is always a respectful exchange property appraised at a tiny fraction of and often extremely informative. They the cost of demolition. also forego the opportunity to carry on

discussions with individual councillors and city staff, who often remain afterward for further unofficial discussions. What might these progressive residents have learned had they made the effort? For one thing, they might learn there is already a sewage treatment plant located in Townsite in the same area where the new consolidated treatment plant is to be constructed. Some residents are unaware of this, or that we currently have four sewage treatment plants in our area (Westview, Townsite, Wildwood and Tla’amin), all of which are spewing noncompliant wastewater into the ocean. Finally, although Dobbin fails to point this out, even progressive residents do not all agree among themselves. A progressive councillor does not deserve his wrath simply because the councillor does not toe the line for his particular agenda. Residents elect councillors to lead. We delegate authority, and this often forces them to be their own counsel, surrounded by conflicting opinions and pressures. It is not as simple as Dobbin would have us believe. He has been most unfair in several of his past columns. Wayne Brewer is a Powell River resident who sits on several local boards and committees, and regularly attends regional district and city council meetings.

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6« VIEWPOINT side the city do contribute to the complex; will they then have a say in its management and evolution? It does not seem right to hand over tax money without having some oversight in how it is spent. Currently, city staff manages the recreation complex and city council sets policy.

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This system of management has led to the funding crisis we face today. The regional district does not want to blindly hand over funds to prop up an unsustainable operation. On the other hand, any mechanism for the regional district to influence spending on the recreation complex

will take up regional district staff time and cost taxpayers even more. We do not need double governing over recreation complex spending, which is why any contribution arrangement between the city and the regional district has to be carefully considered and crafted.

The regional district board appears open to negotiating a contribution deal with the city. A regional district referendum is possible this year. It is time to ask questions. Janet May is a writer, outdoor educator, and Powell River Regional District Electoral Area B resident.

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I didn’t realize we had extra money in city coffers to the tune of hundreds of thousands of dollars to tear down the former Inn at Westview [Council acts to demolish former inn,” March 21]. [City of Powell River councillor] Russell Brewer was quoted as saying, “If we in-

herit a $1 million liability, so be it; that’s what the people want.” It’s not what this taxpayer wants. If we’re going to spend a million dollars on city properties, so be it. We own them. I wasn’t aware council’s mandate includes spending money on private property. What will be the end result, a dirt lot that is still private

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BC harbours receive abandoned boat funding Powell River Harbour Authority one of three to benefit from federal program DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Harbour Authority will receive federal funding to remove abandoned boats that put public safety and waters at risk. Federal transport minister Marc Garneau announced on March 12 that the Small Craft Harbours Abandoned a n d Wre c k e d Ve s s e l s Removal Program will divide $140,000 among four harbour authorities, three in BC, owned by Fisheries and Oceans Canada. The funding is part of the government’s $1.5 billion

Oceans Protection Plan. City of Powell River manages day-to-day operations of Powell River harbours, including north, south and Westview harbours, under a lease from Small Craft Harbours. In the most recent city budget draft, north, south and Westview harbours, operate at netzero cost to the city. The responsibility for abandoned vessels falls on the city. “Up until recently, the sole responsibility was ours,” said city director of infrastructure Tor Birtig. “We'd go after the boat owners, and we've had people turn boats over to us and then we've had to deal with it, either to try to seize it or just send it to the scrap heap.” Birtig added that the cooperation of Small Craft Harbours helps fund part of the costs associated with removing abandoned boats

BEACHED BOATS: Two of three boats left at anchor in Okeover Inlet have been refloated, but abandoned vessels are becoming an increasing problem around the Powell River area. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

from the harbour. Currently, the city does not consider any in-harbour boats as derelict, but some owners have let their boats deteriorate close to that condition and are struggling to maintain and keep them afloat.

“Here we have boats in the marina that are abandoned and then, of course, the marina has to try to recoup the cost by auctioning them off,” said Birtig. “If they can't auction them off, then they have to try to get them towed away and disposed of, which is expensive.” Abandoned vessels are normally left at moorage in small craft harbours, such as Powell River and Okeover, and their own-

ers simply walk away. Then there are vessels that are taken out to deep water and scuttled. BC coastal waters and harbours include hundreds of abandoned boats. Derelict wrecks disposed of underwater and unseen are becoming an increasing environmental concern, with some still containing fuel, other toxins and plastics. “In Okeover, generally, the disposal is take them out and

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Publication recognizes Brooks graduate BC Business Magazine names Powell River’s Julius Makarewicz in annual top 30 list SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Running his own business was always the intention for Nude Vodka Soda co-founder Julius Makarewicz. The former Powell River resident was recently named by BC Business Magazine in its annual 30 Under 30, a list that highlights young business entrepreneurs throughout the province The Brooks Secondary School graduate moved to Vancouver to attend Simon Fraser University, but dropped out, eager to start his career. “I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and do my own thing,”

said Makarewicz. “I spent several years working at different startups and was always looking for an idea, something I could stand behind.” He first secured a sales job with Vision Critical Communications, then worked for a few other companies before finding a niche in the market and beginning development on an adult beverage in 2015. “I finally saw a gap in the market,” he said. “Everything on the liquor store shelf had too much sugar. I found that a lot of people were switching over from beer and sugary coolers to things that were healthier, but there was nothing on the shelf that reflected that.” Makarewicz hired a natural beverage developer and started to raise money. Together with business partner and head of sales Jerin Mece, he founded Nude Vodka Soda, a low-calorie, glutenfree, sweetener-free vodka cooler. The drink hit privat store shelves across the province last July and

since its launch has sold more than 24,000 24-packs at private liquor stores, amounting to more than $1.3 million in retail sales. It finally hit BC liquor store shelves this March. “It’s been awesome,” said Makarewicz. “We’re the fastestgrowing beverage in BC in the alcoholic category. We’re projected to being one of the top three in BC.” The business has been a full-time job for Makarewicz for the past year and a half, and the company is in the process of hiring more staff. Currently they have four full-time employees and various contractors. “I have some really cool people on board already,” he said, adding that momentum continues to build. Makarewicz’ said his ties to Powell River are strong and that local liquor stores were some of the earliest supporters of his thenfledgling brand. His parents are Polish immigrants who arrived in Powell River by way of Ottawa

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VODKA MAKER: Powell River’s Julius Makarewicz was recently named to a business magazine’s top 30 under 30 in BC. He is CEO and co-founder of an adult beverage company. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

when he was six months old. “Powell River has this cool thing where it’s isolated but it’s not,” said

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SHARING SKILLS: Powell River Child and Youth Family Services Society’s Intergenerational Summer Academy aims to unite youth and seniors through learning and fun activities. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Summer camp bridges age groups Intergenerational academy unites youth and seniors SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Please recycle this run A summer program through Powell River Child newspaper.

and Youth Family Services Society aims to bridge a generational gap, according to the society’s special projects manager Kevin Dodd. “We’re hoping we’re going to get that bridge between generations,” said Dodd, “and increase understanding, shared wisdom and shared strengths from the senior generation.” Intergenerational Summer Please Academy will recycle take place from July 10 to August 16 and largely be run and taught by local senior volunteers. The program will be free for youth ages nine to

12 who are chosen through an application process to be announced in late April or early May. According to Dodd, the society is expecting interest in the camp to exceed the number of spots available. “We’re hoping to have about 30 to 35 youth attend,” he said. The society has already established an advisory group of seniors and is recruiting more for various activities. For people more interested in helping out behind the scenes rather than leading a course, those types of roles exist as well. Society executive director Heather Gordon said she has witnessed similar programs throughout the province and that something special happens when different age groups spend time together. this “I’venewspaper. visited and seen other intergenerational programs where there is a lot of magic between the children and the seniors; there is a shared playfulness,” said Gordon.

“Seniors get to be creative and the children feel valued.” The types of suggested courses include interpretive nature walks to learn about different edible plants and learning about vintage cars. Dodd said age is just a number when it comes to who can be considered a Please recycle senior. “The definition of a senior this newspaper. would be anyone who considers themselves part of the senior generation, so it’s relative to the age of the nineto-12 year olds,” said Dodd. “If you identify yourself as part of the senior generation and have skills you would like to share, or think this is something you would enjoy, you’re definitely welcome.” The society will host a morning tea for seniors interested in becoming involved with the summer program at 10 am on Friday, April 6, at Oceanview Education Centre. For more information, contact Dodd at 604.485.3090.

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CULTURE »

Students to perform at jazz festival Event offers youth opportunities to learn and play music with professionals SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Townsite Jazz Festival will not only be a chance for Powell River music lovers to see professional jazz talent, its inaugural event will also provide performance and learning opportunities for students, according to festival director Paul Cummings. “I’m a high school music teacher, so I’m pretty passionate about educational experiences for my students,” said Cummings. “When I designed this festival I wanted to have some great professionals come in, but also saw an excellent opportunity for my Brooks and VIU students.” The festival is set up with three jazz ensembles from Brooks as well as groups

from Oak Bay High School in Victoria and Kwalikum Second ar y School in Qualicum Beach taking part; both out-of-town schools are known for their music education programs, said Cummings. “Those are excellent jazz programs,” he added. “They’ve been handpicked by me personally.” In total, eight high school groups will participate in the festival, performing for each other and the general public in free concerts. Student groups will also be observed by professional musicians, however, Cummings said it will differ from traditional music festivals as groups will not have to wait for an adjudicator to ring a bell before proceeding to their next song. “They’ll go up there and do a set like you’re at a jazz club, “he said. “I want it to be celebrated like that.” Students will also experience performing live with the professionals, as many of the ensembles will be the opening acts at performances during the festival, something students have been rehearsing for and anticipat-

TALENTED TEENS: [From left] Brooks Secondary School vocal jazz ensemble members Kaylie Keays, Breanne Werner, Lauryn Mackenzie, Rachel Peckford, Haedyn Drosdovech, Ethan Hummel, Jordan Wilson and Esme Long will perform in the upcoming Townsite Jazz Festival. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ing for months. “It’s a real thrill for them,” said Cummings. “It gives them a chance to rub shoulders with some world-class musicians and be in a setting that is a little different than a high school gym.” One of the performers, Rachel Peckford, is a grade 12 student at Brooks who plays alto saxophone and trombone in jazz bands. She is also part of Cummings’

vocal jazz ensemble. Peckford said the prospect of performing with the professionals is daunting and inspiring. “I’ve never opened for a professional band before,” said Peckford. “It’s kind of nerve-wracking, but also really exciting.” Former students will also have opportunities to participate in the upcoming festival in an alumni

jazz band that will unite Brooks and Max Cameron Secondary School graduates. When word went out about the band forming, the response was fantastic, said Cummings. “A normal big band is about 18 people, and I believe we’re at 24 for this group, so we’re bursting at the seams,” he added. Graduates from between 1967 and 2017 will perform

together, with varying levels of experience, he added. “Some people have kept their chops up, like Walter Martella,” said Cummings. “Other people, like [City of Powell River] councillor CaroleAnn Leishman hadn’t touched her alto sax since 1986, but she sounds great.” Townsite Jazz Festival runs from April 5 to 7. For information, go to townsitejazz.com.

Writer and musician pens children’s book SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Writer and musician Juhli Jobi was born and raised in Powell River. After spending more than 20 years away, she returned six years ago. She said she is happiest while playing her ukulele, singing by a campfire, travelling, and writing poetry and lyrics. She recently collaborated on her first children’s book, illustrated by local artist and muralist Catnip.

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You’ve just written a children’s book. What inspired that? It's been a dream in the making over the past 20 years. The stories I'm sharing are lighthearted and whimsical; they convey a sense of freedom, independence and exploration. I never lost my love of children's books. I have several books from my childhood in

English and German and enjoy collecting unique and vintage children's books. What is your writing process? It differs. There are times when I write every day, and other times there may be a wave of inspiration that keeps me up half the night writing and editing. The first draft is always a rush to capture every emotion that was invoked by the inspiration. The edits are to refine and complete the story. A strong ending is very important. How long have you been writing? I have been writing poetry and journaling for over 30 years, although that makes me feel older than I imagine I am. In my mid-20s I lived in California and was heavily involved in the open-mic poetry scene, hosting shows, sharing my work and even performing under a

stage name. It was inspiring, a true escape from my regular life and some of the venues were so magical; an oasis in the midst of the city's chaos. What other artistic pursuits are you involved in? I enjoy playing ukulele and singing. I teach beginner’s ukulele to adults and children and play at some of the local care homes. I also enjoy various fibre arts. Right now music and writing seem to take up most of my artistic efforts. I have about five children's songs I've recorded; they will be coming out later this year in partnership with this storybook and another one I've already started work on. Jobi and Catnip will be hosting a book launch for Little Cloud; Mrs. Pea; You Pointing at Me from 11 am to 1 pm on Thursday, March 29, at 32 Lakes Cafe.

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Kings exact overtime revenge on Grizzlies Hockey club to raise first banner at Hap Parker Arena since 2012 ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak contributor

GOLDEN GOAL: Powell River Kings players swarm overtime hero Ben Berard to celebrate the forward’s extra-time goal in game five of the BC Hockey League Island Division final on March 23 in Victoria. Kings won the game 4-3, eliminating the Grizzlies from further playoff action and earning a trip to the league semi-final against Prince George Spruce Kings. ALEX RAWNSLEY PHOTO

Powell River gained the early advantage in the first period of game five. Constant pressure on the Victoria net eventually led to the dam breaking as Hunter Findlater scored his third 1-0 goal of the series to open the scoring late in the period. Kings also outshot their opponents 16-8. For everything the first period was for Powell River, the second period was for Victoria. A pair of goals for the home team by Ethan Nother put Powell River behind, and the Grizzlies also turned the table by outshooting the Kings 17-12. The third period was predictably tense, given the gravity of the situation. However, it was the Kings who responded and rose to the

occasion, with the team’s leading scorers doing the damage in quick succession. First, Turnbull scored on a individual effort, undressing a Victoria defenceman en route to his sixth goal of the playoffs. Then 40 seconds later, Berard notched his seventh to hand Powell River a 3-2 advantage with 12 minutes to play. Victoria scored from a failed clearing attempt to tie the game at three, a score that held up through the final minute of regulation. The overtime session belonged to Powell River. Kings piled on pressure, outshooting Victoria 11-3 and eventually received the golden opportunity when Turnbull fired the pass out to Berard, who scored the

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series winner and clinched a 4-1 series victory. Kings coach Brock Sawyer was thrilled not only with the win, but with the route his team took to victory in the extra session. “Our care and attention to detail was through the roof all night, but guys found that extra gear in overtime to take the game over and dominate offensively,” said Sawyer. “Victoria iced it right before [the game winner], so all the talk was trying to take advantage of that and get an early shot away.” Matteo Paler-Chow backstopped the Kings to another win, stopping 35 Victoria shots to improve his record to 7-2 in the playoffs. With the 4-1 series victory, Powell River advances past the

second round of the BC Hockey League playoffs for the first time since appearing in the league final in 2012. The team’s next test, a best-of-seven series against Prince George Spruce Kings with a spot in the league final on the line, begins on Friday, March 30, in the northern city. Game two is scheduled for the following night. Games three and four will take place at Hap Parker Arena on Monday, April 2, and Tuesday, April 3. If necessary, Prince George will host game five on Thursday, April 5; Powell River will host game six on Saturday, April 7; and the series will return to Prince George for game seven on Monday, April 9. All game times start at 7 pm.

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361 days. That’s how long it has been since Keyvan Mokhtari scored a double overtime, gamewinning goal for Victoria Grizzlies to eliminate Powell River Kings from the BC Hockey League Island Division final last season. This year, Kings forward Ben Berard flipped the script and ended the Grizzlies season with an overtime winner of his own in game five in Victoria on March 23. “Carms [Carmine Buono] took a shot that went wide, then Neil Samanski went in to get it behind the net,” said Berard about the game winner. “Carter Turnbull came out of a puck battle and made a great pass to me and I got the one-timer away.” What followed was madness from Powell River players, who mobbed Berard at centre ice to celebrate the series win, but not before Berard was able to rub a little salt in the wound by mimicking Mokhtari’s celebration from 12 months prior. “It was kind of planned; I had it in my head,” said Berard. “Once I scored, I pretty much went right to the spot and did it. Last year was in the back of our minds all series and it was a huge motivator.” Following a narrow 3-2 win in game four in Powell River on March 20, the Kings ventured to Victoria with a 3-1 series lead.

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Hockey clubs end season in style Midget, bantam and atom teams earn banners and podium spots SHANE CARLSON editor@prpeak.com

Powell River Midget Rep Kings had an early start in the playoff round at the BC Hockey Midget Tier 3 Championships in West Vancouver on March 21, but the payoff was worth it. The team faced Terrace at 7 am in the first semi-final and skated to a 7-2 win to earn a spot in the final. Cam McNeil and Griffin Beaureguard scored twice, while Carson Cecconi, Carter Alexander and Marcus Berghauser each scored once to secure the win. Later that evening, the midget reps faced Mission and came away with a 3-1 win to earn the provincial title. The champions finished with a record of four wins and one tie at the four-day tournament. “It was an incredible week of hockey,” said coach Andy Welsh.

“I’m so proud of every single player on this team.” Midget Kings trailed 1-0 after 20 minutes in the final, but Beaureguard took a pass from Liam Schrieber and converted to even the game at one. Just before the second intermission, Berghauser and Fernando Menendez broke away on a two-on-one rush, which ended in a goalmouth scramble. Cecconi then banged in the goahead goal with three seconds left on the clock. Goaltender Cam Stevenson made several big saves in a back-andforth third period to hold the lead before Cecconi stole the puck from the Mission goaltender and passed to Drew Sundberg, who added the insurance goal into a wide-open net for a 3-1 lead. “Sundberg and Cecconi had monster tournaments and connected on numerous shorthanded opportunities,” said Welsh. “Mission threatened with some pressure late, but we played some strong defensive hockey, led by third-year defenseman Joel Lewis, who played amazing shut-down hockey.” The team outscored opponents 43-10 in its final nine playoff games. Stevenson and Ryan Smillie

TOP TEAM: Powell River Midget Rep Kings celebrated winning the BC Hockey Midget Tier 3 Championship in West Vancouver on Wednesday, March 21. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

provided outstanding goaltending throughout the post-season and a commitment to playing team defence put the hockey club over the top, said Welsh. Powell River Bantam Rep Kings also played twice on March 21, the last day of the BC Hockey Bantam Tier 3 Championship tournament in Nelson. After dropping a 6-2 semi-final decision to the host club in the

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morning, the bantams bounced back to claim the bronze medal with a 3-2 win over Penticton later in the day. Jeffrey Chernoff scored in the second period for the Kings, and Luke Shipley and Matteo Porchetta scored third-period goals to secure the win and a spot on the podium. The bantams won twice and lost one game in round-robin play. Powell River Minor Hockey

Association’s Atom Development hockey team started the winning ways off for local teams by claiming the Vancouver Island Amateur Hockey Association Division 3 playoff banner in front of their hometown fans on March 11. The team defeated league champion Victoria 4-2 in the championship game after advancing to the final with a 9-1 win in the semi-final over another Victoria-based team.

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CASSAR, Carmen September 16, 1925 - March 12, 2018 Carmen Cassar (nee Buhagiar): Mom had a beautiful private family funeral mass at the St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic church in Campbell River on March 15, 2018. Officiated by Father Jan Grotkowski SDS. Assited by AJ, mom’s youngest grandson as Alter boy. Carmen was born in Qormi, Malta 92 years ago. She was the eldest daughter of Carmel and Dolores Buhagiar. Predeceased by 4 brothers, 1 sister and loving husband. Carmen married Anthony Cassar on January 16th, 1955 and shortly after they immigrated to Powell River to start a new life together. Carmen and Tony enjoyed the coastal community for many wonderful years, making precious memories at Saltery Bay picnic and campsite. Carmen is survived by her 4 children and spouses, Paul (Pat), Doris (David), Janie (Jake), and Mario (Roxanne), 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Carmen spent the last few years of her life in Campbell River and Surrey. Mom, also lovingly called Nunna and Nana, will be remembered through her traditional passed on loved recipes, her quick witted sense of humour and warm hugs. We are comforted knowing mom and dad are together forever. Love you, M

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Maria Ochenduszko A funeral for the late Maria Ochenduszko will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, April 4, at Church of the Assumption. Prayers will be held at 7 pm on April 3.

1100 In Memoriam Powell River Hospital Foundation is working to provide better health care for the citizens of Powell River.

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Mother nature came to collect one of her best, original creations on the spring equinox. Saber had a special way of turning strangers into friends and his l ova bl e n e s s wa s extraordinary. Connie is grateful to have been his proud mom and he will be dearly missed by her, Russ, Jenna and his many relatives and friends. Though Saber leaves a hole in our hearts, our lives were enriched so much by his presence. He sends his final goodbyes to his large family: Kucharsky, Bonter, Ferrier, Gresl, Ward, Worthen and Zaikow, and to his friends from Patrick Road, Donkersley Beach, 7-Eleven, Mother Nature, SAR, the Source Club, Texada and Hardy Island, “and many more.” Big thanks to Kuxy and to Doctor Barnes and staff. My heart cannot be broken because it has never been more fuller. ~ Mom

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5050 Legal Services

THE CITY OF POWELL RIVER NOTICE Special Occasion Liquor Licenses (PUBLIC OUTDOOR EVENTS) The City of Powell River is now accepting applications for Special Occasion Liquor Licenses for Public Events on City property in 2018. All applicants must meet the following qualifying criteria to be considered by the City of Powell River. a) a society or organization organizing a public exhibition, game or contest involving athletic skill or sports, where private or professional gain is absent, and which, in Council’s opinion, would be for the City’s advantage; or b) an organization considered by Council to be contributing to the interest and advantage of the City; or c) an organization celebrating an event of public interest. The total number of available days for Special Occasion Liquor Licenses on City property for the year 2018 is 19. Applications must be received at least 30 days in advance of the event. A $50.00 non refundable deposit must accompany the application. Deposits will be applied to the daily user fee. City approval of all applications is subject to approval by the Liquor Control Board and the RCMP. Applications must be addressed to the attention of the Recreation Manager and will be accepted up to 4:00 pm on Friday April 27, 2018 at Powell River Recreation Complex, 5001 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, British Columbia, Canada, V8A 5R2.

5520 Legal/ Public Notices Public Notification of Substantial Completion The “Savary Island Wharf Upgrade Project - Bike Rack & Shed Phase 2” works were substantially completed on March 5, 2018 by SJH Contracting Inc. All related holdback funds will be released April 29, 2018. For related information please contact Mike Wall, Manager of Asset Management and Strategic Initiatives at 604.485.2260 or mike.wall@powellriverrd.bc.ca.

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9185 Boats 15’ DORY-TYPE rowboat sailboat, fiberglass over marine ply. Comes with trailer, ready to row or sail. Will take 6-9 horsepower outboard motor in trade, located in Powell River. Call 1.204.901.0224. 16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 6 0 - h o rs e p o w e r Ya m a h a two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400. 604.485.5297. 1991 SEARAY, excellent condition. 270DR, 28.7’, 9’ beam, two Mercruiser, 4.3-litre V6 inboard/outboard motors, $14,000 OBO. 604.414.4705. 24’ EX-COMMERCIAL HD/ FG boat, 5.9-litre Cummins diesel. Special for prawn and crab fishing, $20,000, OBO. Call 604.487.0890. 3488 BAYLINER, Cummings engine, low hours, $80,000, contact 604.483.6641. 40’ TOLLYCRAFT cruiser, twin gas V-8 engines, extras, great shape, $75,000. OBO, 604.414.3960. MUST SELL, 28’ fiberglass cruiser, suitable for live aboard, trailer included, four-cylinder diesel engine, $12,000 OBO. 604.414.4483. WESTSAIL 32, new Beta diesel engine, dodger, GPS, VHF, 12-volt fridge, hot water, diesel stove, moorage paid until 2019, $24,000 OBO. 604.485.2935.

9195 Boat Services BOAT DETAILING Interior & exterior detailing $10/foot for simple boats 604.413.0580 2BR/2BA 14 - 4020 Saturna Avenue - $339,900 For sale by owner. Beautifully finished, 1800 plus square foot rancher with large bonus loft room. Located in desirable Parklane Estates. Two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, spacious, open kitchen with stainless steel fridge and gas range. Natural gas fireplace. Lovely, quiet private back yard borders on green belt. Peek-a-boo ocean view. 604-414-3362 sandra.mccartie@gmail.com

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