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CIRCLE OF LIFE: Powell River Kings players, coaches and management were joined by Powell River Minor Hockey Association rep teams and hockey fans at Hap Parker Arena on Sunday, April Get the Peak to Go 8, to join in a memorial tribute for members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team who died in a bus crash on Friday, April 6. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO iPhone app now available in the App Store or iTunes

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Shared colours, shared experiences, shared passion, shared sorrow.

All were on display at Hap Parker Arena on Sunday, April 8, as a sombre group of Powell River Kings fans streamed in. The team had asked them to join in a memorial tribute at noon to Humboldt Broncos of Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, 15 of whom died in a highway crash on Friday. Logos of the two teams were displayed on the new LED screen, both of which are made up of the same colours: green, gold and white.

“This hits close to home for all of us here,” said Kings marketing and promotions manager Nadine Porchetta, “Hockey is family.”

The day of the accident, Kings had ridden their bus for 16 hours, following their overtime loss to Prince George Spruce Kings in the BC Hockey League semi-final; a loss that ended their season.

People sat quietly in seats on the players’ bench side of the arena as players, coaches and personnel came out for the annual team photo.

Once that was taken, members of the midget, bantam and pee wee Kings as well as Rocco, the mascot, joined in for a group photo. Everyone then stood shoulder to shoulder to form a “circle of life” at centre ice prior to a moment of silence.

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“The last 24 hours have been an emotional rollercoaster ride for all our organization,” said Kings society president Rob Villani.

“This day is always special because players are together for the last time as a group, and the accident has made it even more impactful. I’m proud of the efforts made to pull this event together, and proud of our fans who answered our call to join us.”

Thinking back to Friday, Porchetta said later she recalled celebrating the Kings homecoming at Westview Elementary School, and realized she would have to say goodbye to six graduating players.

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if I had heard about what happened,” she said. “When I saw the team photo, my heart stopped and I felt sick to my stomach. This team looked just like our boys, green and gold jerseys and dyed blonde hair.”

Porchetta’s own son travels on bus charters as far away as Calgary and her family hosts billets each season.

“I can’t imagine what those families, billet families and the entire community are going through. I hope they find a way to heal,” said Porchetta. “They have the love and support of an entire nation behind them.”

Porchetta said Monday donations in the amount of $6,722 will be sent to the Broncos’ organization. A photo of the combined teams with fans in the background will also be sent.

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Bus accident shocks former Bronco Humboldt home for former Powell River hockey player Dan Lucas at age 14 JOYCE CARLSON Peak contributor

Dan Lucas woke up at 5:30 am Saturday, April 7, and read a text message from his sister Jenny Milne in Powell River about a bus accident and some fatalities involving Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.

Born and raised in Powell River, Lucas is now a realtor in Portland, Maine. He immediately went online to learn more details.

“Anyone who has spent time riding a hockey team bus can relate instantly,” said Lucas. “It can’t get much worse for the town, players and billet families.

It really sunk in quickly in the hockey world. It must have been just horrific.”

Lucas left this community when he was 14 years old to play for the Broncos in the early 1970s. Former Powell River Regals hockey player Gene Strueby, whose sons played

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with Lucas, was the connection to the Saskatchewan town where he had lived. Lucas arrived just after Christmas to play the rest of the season with the Broncos and helped them to become Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champions in 1973.

After playing for a month the next season, Lucas was called up to Victoria Cougars of the Western Hockey League and was later drafted by Philadelphia Flyers of the National Hockey League. He

recently played in a Flyers alumni game and continues his hockey connection as coach of a high school team.

“I thought about our bus, which is much smaller,” he said, “and we don’t travel as far.”

Lucas said he had been talking to people in Portland over the weekend about the accident and was interviewed by the local television station for a segment that would run Monday night.

“People in the US don’t understand there is no other sport in Canada like hockey,” said Lucas.

“Players stay so tight over the years because of that fraternity.”

A hockey rink is the social centre of small town Canada, said Lucas.

He played in “an old barn” and not in the Elgar Petersen Arena, the current home of the Broncos where a memorial was held on April 8. He does remember the person it was named after.

“Everybody knew Elgar,” he said.

Parents send their children away to follow their hopes and dreams because junior hockey is considered a path to greater things, Lucas noted, adding a group of players show up in a community at the

beginning of the season and that amalgamation turns into a team of brothers.

“The same thing happens in communities right across Canada,” said Lucas.

It is shared experiences like riding the bus that cements that brotherhood. Lucas remembers travelling in a blizzard to play the Estevan Bruins when the bus broke down.

“There were no cell phones then and we waited for three hours before a RCMP car came by,” said Lucas. “We waited another hour and a half for a bus to come from Brandon to pick us up. During that time we were hungry and wanted something to eat.”

Someone remembered oranges were in a bag under the bus along with the equipment. They pulled all the bags out and found the oranges but they had frozen in the minus 30 degree temperature.

“So we put them under our armpits to thaw them out. We talked about that for the rest of the season.”

In trying to visualize how the accident happened, Lucas describes Saskatchewan as a “tabletop province” with a grid system of

straight roads with no curves. He recalls riding the bus with his nose pressed up against the glass.

“I was never able to sleep on the bus,” he said. “We’d be driving, driving, driving and then up ahead you would see a glow low in the sky and watch it getting bigger and bigger. That glow was the lights of town and we knew we were getting close to home.”

Lucas, who still has his green Humboldt Broncos jacket from more than four decades ago said, “It’s pretty devastating to think about that place where I hung out. Hearing about the accident is bringing out all those memories.”

It is not the way he would have wanted to remember the prairie town of 6,000 residents.

“Humboldt, Saskatchewan, will never be the same,” said Lucas, “but as deep as the tight hockey community that runs through it, the thing that will bring it back is the love, respect and support for the organization from right across all of Canada. They will receive support like they have never seen and that will help bring it back. Right now though, the closer you are to the situation, the harder and longer it will be to recover.”

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City considers residential development projects Committee of the whole recommends rezoning applications and proposes traffic study for Westview Avenue corridor DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

TRAFFIC TROUBLE?: City of Powell River will study the impact of development on the Westview Avenue corridor and an expected increase in traffic congestion at Joyce Avenue. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

from Joyce Avenue to the eastern boundaries of the city, and there is more coming. City planning staff is currently processing several significant development applications over properties in this area and most propose increased residential density.

With more concentrated residential development, there will be more traffic along Westview Avenue and

be focused on was the individual developments, but he said he thinks the discussion should be broader, to include how to better manage Joyce Avenue.

“I don’t want to blow it out of proportion,” said Gow. “I don’t think we have traffic problems per se, but along Joyce Avenue there needs to be better planning for the future.”

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posals totalling approximately 325 housing units have been brought before council, and almost half of those are east of Joyce Avenue to the Manson Avenue extension, with Duncan Street on the north and Kemano Street on the south, where there is a new residential subdivision.

“While that might not

be off of Westview in the long term, those will connect through the Manson Avenue corridor as well as through the continuation of Saturna Avenue,” said the city director of infrastructure Tor Birtig.

As more zoning and development submissions to build along the Westview Avenue corridor arrive at city hall, city councillors, and city planning and engineering staff members, hope to get ahead of what everyone agrees is a looming traffic headache.

Councillor Karen Skadsheim suggested a traffic study for the area of Joyce and Westview be conducted because of the 12-unit development at that corner, but councillor Russell Brewer said it should be broader.

“We really do need something on that, plus maybe a report establishing a controlled intersection,” said Brewer. “It’s timely given the other developments we have coming on line.”

Such a study is now on the action list, according to Birtig, and it will look at the whole traffic-flow pattern

along Joyce Avenue from Lytton Street to Duncan Street.

Planning staff’s initial recommendation to pay for a study was to put the cost entirely on developers of the apartment building because it will have the biggest impact on Westview.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway and Brewer said the fairer solution would be to share the cost between the city and the developers.

“I don’t think it’s fair for the taxpayer to pay for all, but maybe we could figure out a contribution based on size to fund a traffic study between all of the projects,” said Brewer.

Birtig said prior to the development activity happening now, the likes of which has not been seen in years, it was guesswork as to where the next growth would be.

“Before it used to be everything above Manson,” said Birtig. “Manson was the one that was getting impacted the most but it could handle those traffic flows. Now we’re starting to see this latest push has been along Westview corridor.”

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congestion at the intersection with Joyce Avenue.

“Joyce Avenue is already a problematic strip in our community,” said Gow. “It’s something that needs attention and I’m consistently asking engineering about working on a much larger traffic impact study.”

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During a marathon fivehour City of Powell River committee of the whole meeting on April 3, city councillors considered five reports for new residential development projects, including three zoning applications to make way for large-scale projects.

Zoning applications were recommended for a 21-unit condo at 4313 Alberta Avenue, an apartment building with 112 rental units where Manson Avenue, Nootka Street and Westview Avenue converge, and a 12-unit multifamily development at the corner of Westview Avenue and Joyce Avenue.

The apartment complex was the big ticket item and part of a potential five-phase residential development.

Developers behind the proposed building are also working with the city’s planning department on a subdivision for a series of duplexes on a much larger piece of property adjacent to the apartment site.

“They’re currently processing 14 units but they could be building out somewhere in the range of 50,” said city senior planner Jason Gow. Much of the planned building activity is for the Westview Avenue area

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Seaboard owns the former Inn at Westview, which stands derelict in the centre of town.

According to Jackson, Barr stated he is working on possible opportunities that would enable redevelopment of the property and one of them will be more certain near the end of April.

Meanwhile, the city is proceeding with enforcement of the remediation order to demolish the building. Former City of Nanaimo manager of bylaw, regulation and security Rod Davidson has been contracted to provide overall project management.

Barr also stated that he understands the city’s position and will remain cooperative with the remediation process, according to Jackson.

Environmental assessments and engineering reports remain confidential.

Residents propose lighting improvements New street lighting that reflects the history of Powell River’s early days is being proposed

by Townsite Ratepayers Association.

Powell River Community Forest has encouraged the group to apply for funding, and Townsite Heritage Society, City of Powell River and BC Hydro have been asked for support.

The first phase will convert sodium-vapor streetlights to LED technology, and light standards more in keeping with street lamps of the 1900 period.

The streetscaping improvement would be along Ash Avenue; Yew Street and Walnut Street.

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Kings seek liquor sales expansion Hockey club turns marketing attention to enhance fan experience DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Kings want to generate more income and make hockey more of an experience for fans.

With that in mind, the team is asking to have all of Hap Parker Arena licensed

for liquor sales.

City of Powell River parks, recreation and culture department brought the liquor sales expansion recommendation to committee of the whole on April 3 to gain council’s support and approve a municipal application to add the west grandstand, upper concourse and Poplar Room to the existing licence, which covers the entire east grandstand.

“Right now, the way we have liquor sales in the building is all congested into one corner,” said city director of parks, recreation and

culture Ray Boogaards. By allowing liquor everywhere and a portable kiosk for sales on the west side, Kings fans will be provided better customer service, he added.

The first move to provide the total entertainment package for fans was the recent installation of a new LED screen for game and event broadcasting, a move that has been met enthusiastically by the hometown crowd.

“We're trying to make it more fun,” said Powell River Kings Hockey Society director Joe Mastrodonato.

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“Hockey is a social evening and that's what we're trying to do.”

For some fans, alcohol is part of the social experience at sporting events.

“It seems to be where a lot of the arenas are going right now, with a greater area provided for alcohol sales,” said Boogaards.

Kings expect expanded alcohol sales will make money for the team, according Mastrodonato.

“We wouldn't be doing it if we didn't,” said Mastrodonato. “It's a potential moneymaker.”

Under a 2017 agreement with the city, the Kings are the primary vendor of alcohol in the licensed area of Hap Parker Arena.

The Poplar Room has been added to the plan, with an access built to join the meeting room located on the main concourse of Powell River Recreation Complex to the area for use by the Kings for VIPs. Two sections on either end of the ice on the west side of the arena will be reserved as non-alcohol seating areas.

According to Boogaards, the Kings have had liquor sales under control and

ARENA ALCOHOL: City of Powell River parks, recreation and culture director Ray Boogaards and his department is supporting plans for Powell River Kings to expand liquor sales service at Hap Parker Arena. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

there have not been any issues, a point Powell River RCMP attest to.

In 2017, police responded to 23 complaints at the recreation complex and none were associated with a Kings' game or liquor service.

“As a police officer and a season-ticket holder, I am impressed with the Kings’

organization and the professionalism displayed as a liquor-licence holder,” said Powell River RCMP staff sergeant Rod Wiebe. “Liquor service standards are key to avoiding problems and given the Kings' track record, I would not predict that this expansion will require extra policing resources.”

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Anyone with information about these or any other incidents is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477) or go to bccrimestoppers.com.

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1. TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Joyce Avenue, 4500 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of a Payne five-ton heat pump from the Salvation Army. The theft is suspected to have occurred over the weekend. The heat pump is a large unit that would have taken considerable effort to move and is estimated to be worth $5,500.

2. TUESDAY, APRIL 3 Butler Road, 7900 block Powell River RCMP received a report of mischief to a construction site. Items were moved around on the site and sheds were knocked over. RCMP remind the public to notify the local detachment if they observe any suspicious persons on construction sites, as they may not be attending for lawful purposes.

3. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 Joyce Avenue, 4400 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of an aluminum ramp from a cube van, which had been parked overnight at a business. The ramp is described as being two feet wide by twelve feet long and was attached to the van. The ramp is described as being worth approximately $1,000, very heavy, and would have required tools to be removed from the van.

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These are cases reported to Powell River RCMP in the past two weeks. If you have information about the crimes listed here or any other crimes, call Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.

First nation recognizes self-governing status attained two years ago

Tla’amin Nation recently invited its neighbours in the Powell River region to join in celebrating the second anniversary of the historic Tla’amin Final Agreement, which ushered in a new era of self-government and self-reliance at one minute after midnight on Thursday, April 5, 2016.

People who attended that momentous event remember the new nation’s citizens symbolically throwing pages from the Indian Act into a bonfire in front of the nation’s governance house. The treaty was 20 years in the making and ended 150 years of being federally governed under the authority of the act.

The last two years have seen Tla’amin grow in economic activity, primarily through its extensive land holdings and forestry, and the nation now has plans for development. Its political clout and influence in the region, and on provincial and federal levels, is growing.

Regionally, the relationship is good, but the nation has resisted taking a seat at the district table.

“We're not willing to at the moment,” said hegus Clint Williams. “We will see how this development goes with this newfound freedom before we go and commit to that, so we're going to try this independence out before we make any big commitment.”

Tla’amin continues to build a strong relationship in the education of its aboriginal youth with School District 47, and Tla’amin Health provides fully accredited health services and cultural traditions for the well-being of its citizens.

Tla’amin is not without its challenges, said Williams.

“There are so many things going on it's easy to forget one or two things,” said Williams.

“It's very good to have good people to assign some of these tasks to because there's no way one person can do it alone. It's all teamwork of the council and also of the staff who do such a great job.”

The celebration at Tla’amin Governance House included a number of cultural experiences, including language displays.

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Pro-life society applies to hold event and flag display at Willingdon Beach DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

A pro-life group has applied to City of Powell River to display 10,000 small flags at Loggers Memorial Bowl at Willingdon Beach this summer.

Originally, the demonstration was planned to take place on the same day Pacific Region International Summer Music Academy holds its annual PRISMA on the Beach free community concert.

However, city councillor CaroleAnn Leishman saw the scheduling conflict and brought it to the attention of the city’s parks, recreation and culture department.

“They've been asked to

apply to rent Willingdon Beach Loggers Memorial Bowl for Saturday, June 23,” said Leishman. The pro-life group was not opposed to the change, she added.

Powell River Pro-Life Society secretary Fraser Field appeared before committee of the whole on April 4.

Councillors avoided debating the contentious subject of abortion and agreed to support freedom of speech, but questioned why the request was being brought before them and not kept at the staff level.

“As a department we looked at this as a divisive issue within the community,” said city director of parks, recreation and culture Ray Boogaards. “We also agree that freedom of speech is extremely important and we should support it. We looked at the whole picture and felt it should be sent to council.”

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the city has an established application process every organization must follow for renting the Willingdon Beach public area.

The pro-life group’s plan includes setting up a display at 9 am on June 23 and removing it by 1 pm.

Fraser said the group is following the lead of We Need a Law, an organiza-

tion that advocates for an anti-abortion law in Canada, one of a small number of countries in the world without a law restricting abortion. “[We Need a Law] is trying to make Canadians more aware of it,” said Fraser, “and break through taboos about talking about abortion in the public square.”

Kings allege former coach used ‘fear and intimidation’ Hockey club society responds to Kent Lewis’ lawsuit over firing DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Editor’s note: Language within this article may be offensive to some readers.

Powell River Kings Hockey Club Society has responded to a civil suit filed by former general manager and coach Kent Lewis on March 2.

The Kings fired Lewis on January 29 amid rumours and speculation, and Lewis subsequently filed the civil suit against the hockey club, alleging breach of contract.

In its response filed April 4, the hockey club society stated the relationship between Lewis and the club “became increasingly strained, as [Lewis’] conduct fell far below the standard that was expected of him.”

The Kings allege in their response

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that Lewis did not meet a conduct clause included in his new employment agreement with the team signed in September 2016.

They allege he used fear and intimidation to manage his relationships with certain players, coaches and team personnel, including current interim head coach Brock Sawyer. They also make multiple allegations regarding language used toward players and employees, including referring to one team employee as a “skank” in the employee’s presence and telling players he would slow a practice drill down for

them “because you’re autistic.”

Lewis’ lawyer Lawrence Robinson said the Kings’ response “raises a number of allegations, none of which are proven.

The claim has not been resolved.”

Lewis’ Notice of Civil Claim stated that as a consequence of his employment being terminated, he has suffered, “and continues to suffer loss of remuneration and other benefits; loss of reputation and loss of opportunity to enhance his reputation, and emotional trauma and upset caused by the manner and timing of the termination of his employment.”

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No next season

A sporting life can be rewarding and cruel. Extreme ups and downs result from thrilling victories and gut-wrenching defeats. Athletes chase one scenario and try to avoid the other, while doing everything they can to pursue their dreams.

Regardless of the outcome of a game or competition, players, coaches and team personnel always expect to play another day, to claim victory once again or bounce back from a loss. Win or lose, thoughts eventually move to planning for the next opponent, what can be improved on and sharing the latest results with those waiting at home.

For 15 members of the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League involved in a fatal crash on Friday, April 6, those expectations will not be met.

The accident hits home for athletes and parents involved in any sport that requires travelling. Riding the bus is as much a part of sports as lacing up skates or boots.

Many hockey players from Powell The accident hits home for River have chased the dream, before athletes and parents involved and since Powell in any sport that requires River Kings came travelling. Riding the bus is to town in 1988.

From the 1960s as much a part of sports as to present, players lacing up skates or boots. rode buses in junior hockey leagues throughout BC and across Western Canada, through snow and rain storms and over coastal and interior mountain ranges.

Buses are like a second dressing room. They serve as a means of travel and as a place to bond as a team, rest up for the next game or contemplate the future. Players celebrate wins, console each other after tough losses, play cards, sing songs and do homework. It is all part of a team-building process that strengthens the group.

Our Kings spent 16 hours on their bus the same day as the Broncos’ fateful trip, one of many lengthy road trips over a long and gruelling season. The club returned after one of those aforementioned gut-wrenching defeats: a season-ending overtime loss in Prince George. But, as with every other road trip this season, they returned home, safe and sound.

Opportunity awaits all Kings’ players, whether in hockey or another field.

While the on-ice defeat signalled the end of an era for players graduating from the league or leaving to pursue university or professional careers, they still have a dream to chase. Returning players will have a chance to bounce back next year.

Our Kings lost a series but they have a tomorrow, a next season, and a life to live. There is no tomorrow, next season or life for the Broncos who died.

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Opioid crisis requires more awareness

By Maureen Christensen Current marijuana legaliza- best way to stop the senseless and died shortly afterward. tion should be postponed until deaths and give users time to get Did he use heroin to relax with? fentanyl-related deaths no lon- into recovery. This is more ur- Or perhaps as parents we pushed ger occur. It is in bad taste to talk gent than legalizing marijuana. him to far, stressing earning a livabout smoking pot during a fen- Someone is poisoning addicts’ ing and academic achievement. tanyl crisis and implies the opioid drugs and to not give them clean Obviously we were uneducated deaths are meaningless about drugs and did not or self-afflicted. comprehend heroin or It also is a red herunderstand how the supIf the medical system won’t ring to the real problem, ply is tainted with fentell parents what is going on, which is the culture of tanyl. Or maybe denial criminalization of many was a factor? then parents have to tell each recreational drugs, which W hy was he doother, even if it means finding contributes daily to the ing drugs? He was not deaths of opioid addicts, homeless; he was workout who a young person’s cocaine users and even ing, attending university parents are and telling them first-time, party-drug during the day taking users. writing courses. He had how to keep their child alive.

Addiction is a health already written a novel, problem that requires urgent at- drugs is wrong and cruel. These owned an insured vehicle and had tention because of criminals and “addicts” are someone’s children, a lot of friends. He had even been amoral people putting poison parent or spouse. invited to play drums in a local into drugs that others are adMy son was 24 when he died band. dicted to. from fentanyl toxicity in March It turns out my son had no Legalizing heroin would be the 2017. He finished work one day marks on his arms because he in»7

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Backyard burning affects neighbours

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By Sandra Tonn

If we are all respectful of the regulations we can live cooperatively, healthfully and happily together in our beautiful neighbourhoods.

Too often, people are burning just for the sake of burning, for fun, despite the dangers, health concerns and inconvenience to their neighbours, instead of for the purpose of burning yard and garden waste. Also, too often, burning happens on foggy

or windy days when smoke either does not blow away or piles into neighbours’ yards and homes.

The city’s backyard burning regulations are fair and allow plenty of opportunity to get rid of yard and garden waste. They also ensure that past 3 pm, when children are heading home from school, the burning is done.

If we follow the bylaw, those of us who want some smoke-free time outside can plan to head out after 3 pm. If we are all respectful of the regulations we can live cooperatively, healthfully and happily together in our beautiful neighbourhoods.

The simple, one-page regulations are available at powellriver.ca/content/ backyard-burning-regulations.

Sandra Tonn is a Powell River resident concerned about the effects of backyard burning on health and wellness.

LETTERS » Process resources at home With all the jingoism over Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion creating jobs, and almost all of it temporary work, it’s conspicuous how there’s no mention of creating actual long-term employment by processing enough of our own crude to,

at the very least, supply the expensive gas-consumption requirements of Canadians, instead of exporting the bulk raw resource then importing the finished product [“Climate group rallies,” March 28].

A similar question could be asked in regards to our raw-log softwood exports abroad.

After 30 years of consum-

ing mainstream news media, I’ve yet to come across a seriously thorough discussion on why our national and provincial governments consistently refuse to alter this practice, which undoubtedly is most profitable for the Texas-based oil company.

And I’m not talking about open and closed on the same day, with the topic discussion parameters constrained

to the point the outcome seemed predetermined.

If the Americans can extract and process their own oil, as well as our crude and logs, then we should be equally as patriotic. Thus, Canada First, even if it means paying slightly higher for Canadian wages than those in the United States.

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6« VIEWPOINT jected into a private area. He tried to go cold turkey, and then saw a “pain clinic” doctor who put him on suboxone, the drug that makes the cravings go away.

I found this out by going through his garbage and tracking down the doctor.

I asked why the “pain clinic” didn’t tell us parents anything, and I even wrote a complaint to College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. I lost the case.

If the medical system won’t tell parents what is going on, then parents have to tell each other, even if it means

finding out who a young person’s parents are and telling them how to keep their child alive.

My son used to wear a “say no to drugs” t-shirt in grade seven, so he received the same message my generation did, which did not include any information except that drugs are bad and not to do them.

Doing something “bad” repeatedly brings shame to a person’s life and causes them to be secretive. Legalizing heroin would make the addict safer,

enable them to get help, and remove the shame. A way to measure the dose and quality would improve their daily lives.

The best current option is to have your adult child do the drug at a safe place with a nurse every time, or in your presence with you having a naloxone kit and phone.

Maureen Christensen is a Powell River resident who has experienced the fentanyl toxicity/opioid crisis in Canada.

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this way and I respect that. However, burning often takes place outside of the designated months of April and November, and even when within designated months, is often carried on well after the 3 pm cut-off point.

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One of the reasons my husband and I decided to purchase a house within City of Powell River limits was because of the city’s bylaws, which are both logical and fair, including the backyard burning regulations.

However, if people are not aware of the regulations, or are aware but just don’t care, it makes for some unhealthy, unfair and frustrating neighbourhood friction.

The frustration for me is working hard to pay for my little house, but not being able to head out to my backyard to do some gardening, relax, or hang laundry, or walk around the block, because someone is burning. I know seniors in my neighbourhood who don’t leave the house for days during burning season because it’s too difficult to breathe.

While I wish there was no burning at all, I understand not everyone feels

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Syrian mother starts hummus venture Rania Chakkl launches business with help of community SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

When Rania Chakkl, husband Gaby Dayekh and their four children arrived in Powell River in June 2016, they had left everything behind.

Escaping war-torn Syria, the refugee family needed to start over with a new language, culture and jobs.

The transition is ongoing, but with the help of a caring community behind them, progress is being made.

Dayekh secured work, however Chakkl must also supplement the family’s income. Back in Aleppo, she was a university-educated teacher of Arabic. In addition to taking full-time English classes, Powell River Immigrant Services Society matched Chakkl with volunteer and local business owner

Mar Grantham, who has become her mentor.

“Rania wanted to start her own business and she wanted to have something to do with food, maybe open up a restaurant,” said Grantham.

Grantham said she counselled Chakkl to “walk before she ran” as she had no previous business experience. Instead they started small and after helping her with Canada’s food guidelines and securing proper certifications, Chakkl began selling traditional Syrian food at the local farmer’s market last April.

“Right away people were so welcoming to her, they tried her food and loved it,” said Grantham. “She sold out of her hummus every time.”

Chakkl’s hummus is a recipe of her own creation, borne out of necessity after she was unable to find the Syrian-style of hummus she loved locally.

“I never made hummus on my own, but here I started to try,” she said.

Syrian hummus has a different flavour and texture than what is

traditionally found in Canadian restaurants and supermarkets, said Grantham.

Once the market season ended, Grantham suggested Chakkl start wholesaling her hummus. This was how Mama Rania’s Syrian Cuisine Hummus came into being.

Grantham helped Chakkl through the processes involved with setting up a food business in Canada, from acquiring a business licence to the many steps and protocols involved with selling in individual stores.

From the start, people and businesses throughout the community stepped up to help Chakkl get her venture off the ground. From donating money and necessary equipment to providing professional services, including bookkeeping, graphic design and advertising, to discounts from local stores, the support has been very humbling, said Chakkl.

“When you see people help you and love you, it’s very great,” she added.

Since launching in one shop last December, the hummus is now

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carried in three stores locally. The response has been overwhelming, said Grantham.

“Rania did a demo/sampling for two days and she sold out within three hours the first day and two the second day,” she added.

Chakkl now has reorders from all

three stores and is in talks with a fourth location.

In addition to cooking, Chakkl loves to sing. She will be performing at Hands Across the Water Powell River Refugee sponsorship group’s West Meets East Feast on April 21.

Catalyst cuts back production at mill DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

A fibre shortage has left Catalyst Paper Corporation with no options but to curtail production on paper machine 11 at its Powell River mill.

Unable to acquire enough fibre from its regular source in the Okanagan, the company announced on Thursday, April 5, that it will not make paper from paper machine 11 for three weeks, from Monday, April 16, to Monday, May 7.

Layoffs are not anticipated as a result of the curtailment and employees impacted will be given alternate duties at the mill, according to Catalyst vice-president, environmental health and safety, Graham Kissack.

In a memo to employees, Catalyst president and chief executive officer Ned Dwyer stated that, “company management will meet with the unions over the next few days to discuss this curtailment.”

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UNCERTAIN WATERS: Catalyst Paper Corporation’s Powell River mill continues to suffer setbacks. The latest is a planned disruption of paper production on paper machine 11. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Walter Tarnowsky will provide Powell River employees with additional details on the temporary impacts to the business as a result of the curtailment, according to the memo.

The primary driver for Catalyst’s production cutback is the shortage of fibre, making it uneconomical to run paper machine 10 and paper machine 11, according to Kissack. But, he said recent United States

Department of Commerce anti-dumping duties also led to the production cut.

“The tariff decisions certainly did play a factor in our decision to curtail P11 compared to P10,” said Kissack, “the reason being that P11 attracts substantially more duties because of the type of grades we run on it.”

Kissack added that the mill will continue to run paper machine 10 under normal conditions.

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Dwight Hall serves as host venue for the fourth annual eCouture Wearable Art Fashion Show on Saturday, April 21. The event was originally inspired by a documentary that organizers Shaunalee Yates, Fran Cudworth and Wendy Drummond saw in 2015.

“We were motivated by watching this film called The True Cost, which is basically about the fast fashion industry,” said Yates “It’s the second biggest polluter on the planet.”

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was shopping at inexpensive stores, ‘it’s okay, because I’m offsetting my impact by donating to the thrift store,’” said Bryant. “But that’s not an offset at all. It’s actually just a whole other group of problems.”

According to a recent Let’s Talk Trash article in Peak Weekender, an informal survey of Powell River thrift stores estimated some 12,000 pounds of clothing and textiles were being exported from Powell River every month. This is due to many of the donations never finding a home and eventually being shipped to Value Village in Vancouver or directly to foreign nations in bulk bales.

Change takes time, but it is definitely possible, said Drummond.

“There’s a sign up at the Fibre Space: ‘Buy less, buy better and make it last,’” says Drummond. “That’s really the underlying thread of change.”

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from one another. For the last few months, many at the space have been working on creations for the upcoming show, said Drummond.

“This year we have six or seven children ages 9 to 12 who are designers we’ll be showcasing,” she said. “And then we have participants who are grandmas and grandpas.”

Along with celebrating local talent, the objective of the event is to raise consciousness, according to Yates.

“There’s a very big piece of it that is not just about showcasing local designers but asking ‘what’s the story behind where my clothing came from? Where is it going to go after I don’t want it anymore?’” said Yates.

A misconception, according to fellow organizer Caitlyn Bryant, is that donating castoffs helps mitigate problems created by fast fashion.

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fashion runways, and sold by big chain stores at affordable prices.

Access to less costly clothing may sound like a good thing, however, global impacts of this particular model of business, from conditions of the workers to environmental effects, are not sustainable, according to Yates.

“We’ve become a throwaway society and we need to take responsibility for our consumer habits,” she said.

The gala event will feature artists and designers who use naturally grown and dyed fibres as well as locally produced fibres and repurposed, upcycled fashions. It is a celebration of changing behaviours and highlights different ways of consuming and creating.

The eCouture group’s work engaging the community led to the opening of Fibre Space at Vancouver Island University’s local campus.

People of all ages come to sew, knit, weave and learn

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A group of 20 children age seven to 10 arrived in Powell River from Hong Kong on Sunday, April 1, for a twoweek Canadian learning adventure.

The students and three accompanying guardians are from Whampoa Alliance Primary School, an educational facility with 1,000 pupils. This is the first time most in the group have visited Canada, let alone Powell River, according to School District 47 International Student Program district principal Shannon Behan.

Behan met the group in Vancouver last Sunday and flew back with them to Powell River. The excitement was palpable and the young

contingent did not waste any time with jet lag upon arrival, said Behan.

“They went from Hong Kong to Vancouver to here and later that night were swimming in the ocean, running along Willingdon Beach Trail feeding the squirrels and playing street hockey,” she added. “It was remarkable.”

Students are attending Westview Elementary School and having homestays with families of their new classmates. The intention, according to Behan, who organizes the homestays, is to give the young visitors a typically Canadian experience while they are in town.

“I try to make it as quintessentially Powell River as possible,” she said.

A language barrier is not an issue for most of the students, said Behan, who estimates 90 per cent of the children already possess a strong working knowledge of English. This has helped the new students quickly make friends with their Westview counterparts, she added.

“The students are totally connecting with each other,” said School District 47 ESL

teacher Jessica Adam.

Adam is working as a liaison between students and host families, and accompanying the group during activities.

“The teachers are really integrating the kids,” said Adam. “Every class gets to do an activity and it’s such a different experience for these students.”

So far, students have tried bowling for the first time, gone swimming at Powell River Recreation Complex and attended some Powell River Kings hockey games during the height of playoff excitement in the community. It is that feeling of inclusiveness and safety the students immediately felt, said Behan.

“They really automatically feel it’s such a community,” she added. “For people who’ve lived in big cities it’s quite surprising to go to the store and see people you know. They see their teacher out for a walk after school or at the hockey game.”

The students said they are enjoying making new friends and are equally impressed with the fresh air and greenery.

“Powell River is big and so beautiful,” said Anson Tse,

10, who is visiting Canada for the first time.

“It has a lot of trees,” adds nine-year-old Jaime Poon.

Ten-year-old Grace Liu said she lives in a building back home that does not allow animals and she loves staying in a home with a pet.

“Here people can have dogs or pets, whatever they like, so I love Canada,” said Liu. Adam said many of the children have gotten over their fears of animals during their time here.

“Many of the children said they had phobias of dogs before coming here, but all of our homestay families have dogs because it is very common to have a loving pet here,” said Adam. “That’s been a big piece of learning.”

After spending eight days in Powell River, the children will take the ferry to Vancouver Island and visit Victoria and Vancouver before making the journey home. This is the second year School District 47 has hosted younger students from abroad, according to Behan.

“I would love to see it continue,” she said, “Everybody jumps in and makes it work for the kids.”

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Dental board awards layperson College of Dental Surgeons of BC recognizes Dan De Vita for contributions and service SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Many in the community recognize the name Dan De Vita, who has been a local realtor for more than 35 years. Not many know he spent the last eight years serving as a layperson on the board of directors of the College of Dental Surgeons of BC (CDSBC).

De Vita’s fourth two-year term ended recently, and he was recognized by the college for his years of outstanding service and contribution at a ceremony in Vancouver.

“Our public members bring an important perspective and expertise to the board table,” said CDSBC president Don Anderson. “We are grateful to Dan for his commitment to serving and protecting the public in this way.”

According to De Vita, he entered into the role through his long associations with local and provincial chambers of commerce and Rotary International.

“I've been a Rotarian for 25 years, and a lot of what we do in Rotary is around board of directors, governance and projects,” said De Vita.

About nine years ago, local dentist, fellow Rotarian and college board member Doctor Ashok Varma was looking for people to sit on the board. He contacted De Vita, who said he was interested in becoming involved.

There are 26 different colleges in BC, everything from surgeons to chiropractors, which fall under the Health Professions Act, an umbrella legislation that provides a common regulatory framework for health professions in BC. Each of these college boards require representation from members of the public. The majority of boards have one third of their representation coming from the public, according to De Vita.

“You're appointed by the minister of health and you are a fullfledged board member,” said De Vita. “We're there to protect the public interest and the composi-

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE: Dan De Vita [centre] was recently presented with an award from College of Dental Surgeons of BC registrar Jerome Marburg [left] and college president Don Anderson. De Vita was recognized for outstanding contributions to the college’s board between 2008 and 2017. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

tion of the board guarantees that happens.”

Board members meet four times per year and are appointed for an initial two-year term, at which time their performance is reviewed by the government and the college.

It is common for individuals to serve one or two terms, according to De Vita.

“Two terms is quite common,

Young fans and family members meet Canucks Carlos sisters connect with hockey heroes at first professional game they attend

perience, he said, was extremely educating and having members of the public involved is vital to the industry’s continued integrity and transparency.

“It's something the average person doesn't get to see but we need to understand,” he said. “In order for there to be decent governance, lay people need to be involved. We're the eyes and ears of the public.”

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Kelly Creek Community School 604.487.9022 Tuesday, May 8, 2018 • 1-2:30 pm SEDIN SIGHTING: Powell River sisters Lily [left] and Marin Carlos, seen here with Vancouver Canucks assistant captain Henrik Sedin, met their hockey heroes at a recent Canucks game in Vancouver. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Marin play with the Powell River Pitbulls, a development program for girls.

“All the coaches are women, all volunteers, and none of them have kids in the program anymore,” said Chris, “but they all give their time to this program, which is so cool.”

For Carlos, meeting Henrik and Daniel Sedin just before

their retirement was a special moment. For his daughters, he said he thinks the experience has inspired them as hockey players and beyond.

“It seems like I have lifetime hockey players and hockey fans for daughters now,” he said, “which you don’t expect to happen, and that’s pretty cool as a parent.”

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It was a memorable week for the Carlos family of Powell River. They had travelled to Vancouver so sisters Lily, 10, and Marin, 8, could attend their first-ever hockey game, said their father Chris.

“We had heard there was a chance we could meet the Canucks before the game if we got there early,” said Chris. “I don’t know if it was because of their red hair, but it seemed like we got the opportunity to meet almost every player.”

It was a real thrill for the girls, who are avid hockey players themselves. Lily and

three is not, four is unheard of,” he added.

Although his fourth term has come to an end, De Vita still sits on the college’s finance and audit committee and represents as a layperson on that board.

Over the years, De Vita said he witnessed many changes in the industry and was party to many high level discussions. The ex-

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Prince George eliminates Kings with game five win Powell River’s season ends in overtime for second straight year ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak contributor

All good things must come to an end. For Powell River Kings, a banner season came to halt in Prince George on April 5 courtesy of a late Spruce Kings comeback, with the final dagger coming in overtime for the second straight season.

Following a pair of games at Hap Parker Arena on April 2 and 3 that saw Powell River and Prince George win one each, the Spruce Kings had the opportunity to advance to their first-ever BC Hockey League Fred Page Cup final with a 3-1 series lead heading into game five.

“We played pretty solid for the two games; we deserved a better fate in game four,” said defender Andy Stevens after the 5-4 loss.

“Special teams have been huge in this series, they’ve been the difference in some games; we just need to continue to put pucks on net to be successful.”

Thursday’s game five was a tightchecking affair with few offensive chances. Shots read 8-3 Spruce Kings through the opening 20 minutes, however, the game was decidedly closer than the shot totals indicated.

Powell River made three trips to the penalty box in the second period, including a long five-on-three power play for Prince George, but goaltender Matteo Paler-Chow stood tall, kicking out all 26 shots through 40 minutes.

STICK CHECK: Powell River Kings defender Carmine Buono reaches out to prevent Prince George Spruce Kings forward Ethan de Jong’s backhand shot attempt in game five of a BC Hockey League semi-final series on April 5 in Prince George. Spruce Kings earned a 2-1 win in overtime and won the series four games to one. JAMES DOYLE PHOTO, PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN

With its season on the line, Powell River came out the better team in the third period, outshot Prince George by an 18-12 margin, and broke the deadlock with just 7:44 remaining on the clock. Kyle Kawamura grabbed a loose puck at the left point and was able to deflect it off a couple of legs at the side of the net and past the goaltender for a 1-0 Powell River advantage.

The score stood until Prince George pulled its goaltender with two minutes remaining and scored shortly afterward on a slapshot from Dylan Anhorn.

Midway through the first overtime period, Spruce Kings captain Kyle Johnson scored the serieswinning goal on a scramble play at the side of the goal. The 2-1 final ended Powell River’s season.

“It’s tough, they left it all out

there,” said Kings’ coach Brock Sawyer. “You can’t fault our players for their effort, battling adversity all season, and they deserved a better fate tonight.”

Paler-Chow stopped 46 Prince George shots in the loss, earning second-star honours. In a series dominated by special teams, Prince George went zero for four on its power play, while the Kings could not earn a man advantage of their own for the first time this season.

The game was the fourth onegoal game of the series, with the lone exception being Prince George’s 5-1 win in game two.

“This is a tough pill to swallow, but I couldn’t be more proud of the guys in the room for the way they competed and battled all season,” added Sawyer. “Not many teams go

through what this team has gone through this year in terms of injuries and adversity, and they’ve really rallied around each other this year. It was a joy to be a part of it.”

Despite the loss, Powell River’s 30th season in the BC Hockey League is still considered a success.

The franchise will raise an Island Division championship banner to the rafters in September, while six players will graduate from the program.

Overagers Kevin Obssuth and Jonny Evans are both collegebound to Canisius College and University of Connecticut, while Carmine Buono, Gavin Rauser and Hunter Findlater are all determining their next steps.

Carter Turnbull is also set to move to the NCAA next season, joining Evans at UConn, despite

having one more year of eligibility remaining at the junior level.

Combined, the six players dressed 879 times in Powell River colours, led by Findlater who finishes his career fifth overall in games played as a King.

“It’s been a tough year, but we accomplished a lot,” said Sawyer. “I don’t think many people expected us to do what we did this season.

For a group of teenagers to bond together, to commit to one another, to commit to a new coaching staff, it’s a special program, a special situation.”

Powell River will hold its annual spring camp from May 11 to 13 in Kamloops, and begin the off-season process of recruiting a team to play in the 31st season of Junior A hockey in Powell River in September 2018.

Pitchers dust off horseshoes Powell River Horseshoe Pitching Club kicks off season with open house SHANE CARLSON editor@prpeak.com

As weather improves and days become longer, outdoor groups are preparing

for a new season of activities, including Powell River Horseshoe Pitching Club, which is holding its annual open house on Sunday, April 15.

The event takes place from 9 am to noon on the courts at Powell River Recreation Complex.

Current club members will be on hand to welcome new players interested in dropping in on Sundays or joining the league, which plays

on Thursday evenings.

“It is surprising how many people I have talked to in the last month who didn't know we have a club here,” said club treasurer Lorraine Hubick. “They didn't even know there are courts down at the complex.”

All ages are welcome to participate, said Hubick, who has been playing horseshoes since joining the club in 2003. Children as young as six years old participate,

as do adults up into their 90s, she added.

“All levels of abilities can participate for exercise and fun throughout the season, which runs from April until September and ends with an awards night,” said Hubick. “Anyone can come for an introduction to what pitching shoes can do, meet new friends and connect to members who can give them expertise and help.”

Drop-ins take place from

9 am to noon every Sunday, while league sessions run from 6:30 to approximately 9 pm on Thursday evenings, weather permitting.

“We quite often even pitch in the rain,” said Hubick.

“The laughter is endless and no experience is needed.”

Refreshments will be available at the open house and the session is free for everyone who attends.

“There is always someone around to guide new play-

ers and explain what horseshoes is all about,” says Hubick. “Someone always has an extra pair of shoes, too.”

The club will also host outof-town pitchers for two competitions during the season.

For more information about the club or joining the league, call Hubick at 604.485.5589, or club president Bruce Trotter at 604.223.1870.

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1105 Obituaries

(Joki) Johanna Kleimeer August 8, 1945 - March 30, 2018

It is with sadness and sorrow the family announces Johanna’s passing. Her battle with dementia was lost on the morning of March 30 with her two sons Ted and Cameron (Winter), and her husband of 49 years Peter, by her side.

Johanna was blessed with four beautiful grandchildren: Joey and Tayte (Ted’s), and Jessica and Carson (Cameron and Winter’s). She is survived by her sister Adriana Agius and her two children Shane and Tracy.

Johanna was best known for the years she put in as a scout leader in Beavers and Cubs and a soccer mom with Villa Soccer Club.

The family wishes to express its gratitude to Doctor Brad Schweitzer and staff at Willingdon Creek Village, particularly the staff of House 2.

In lieu of flowers, please contribute to Willingdon Creek Village or Powell River Hospital Foundation.

Please join us at 2 pm on Saturday, April 14, at Villa Soccer Centre at Timberlane Park for a farewell tribute for Joki.

Gerhardt Karl Huetzelmann January 12, 1931 April 3, 2018

It is with great sadness the Huetzelmann family announces the passing of Gerhardt Karl Huetzelmann.

“Gerri” was born in Leipzig, Germany. He grew up in the thick of World War II, split apart from his siblings and single mother. He learned the value of hard work from an early age, working long hours on rural farms alongside war prisoners.

When WW2 ended, Gerri reunited with his family and he and his brother completed an apprenticeship in bricklaying. It was in the midst of this apprenticeship that he met Oma, Hildegard, at a local hot dog stand in Cologne, Germany.

Hilda and Gerri would fall in love and immigrate to Canada in their mid 20s to seek more opportunity. It was in November of 1956 on a steerage ship that Opa arrived in Victoria with $30 to his name. Hildegard would follow six months later on a firstclass Greek ship.

He and Hilda would buy their first home together in James Bay, Victoria, BC, and begin to raise six strong and unrelenting boys. In 1973, the family moved to Powell River where Gerri established his masonry company in 1964.

The business flourished and the boys inevitably learned the craft, too. He taught them what it meant to be honest over and above the skills. He taught them work ethic.

Opa will be remembered for his everlasting sacrifice and generosity, his good humour and his infectious chuckle.

Opa is predeceased by his youngest son Roland. He is survived by his wife Hilda, sons Gary (Sharon), Roy, Brian, William and Joe (Brenda), and his numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

A service will be held at 11 am on Thursday, April 19, at Stubberfield Funeral Home on Duncan Street, followed by his burial at Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry. A celebration of life/luncheon will follow at 2 pm at his son Joe’s house at 3904 Manitoba Avenue.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Salvation Army.

Ian Charles Paul

It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Ian Charles Paul on April 5, 2018.

Ian is lovingly remembered by his wife Jackie Marjerison; children Logan (Aimee) Paul, Ashley (Jackson) Cormack, Katelin (Steven Wightman) Paul, Shannon Brown, Crystal Brown, Taija McLuckie and Billy Walters; grandchildren Callie and Payton Cormack, Jesse Brown, Landon Welde and Matix Welde; mother Shirley Paul; brothers Kevin (Kimberly MacKenzie) Paul, Laird (Judy) Paul and Kerry (Hilary) Paul; nieces Elizabeth Page, Carleigh Paul and Bridget Paul; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and mother of his children Kathy Paul. He was predeceased by his father Charles Paul.

Ian was born in Sudbury, Ontario, on February 27, 1960.

He grew up in many different cities in Ontario but lived for his summers at his grandparents’ farm in Powassan, Ontario. Ian felt most at home at the farm cutting hay, doing chores and especially driving the Farmall tractor.

He started his papermaking career in 1978 at the paper mill in Kenora, Ontario, and his career took him west to Mackenzie, Port Alberni, Howe Sound and Powell River.

Ian had a passion for life and lived it to the fullest. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Super Glide motorcycle, hunting, fishing and collecting Farmall tractor memorabilia, but truly the most important thing in Ian’s life was his family. He married the love of his life, Jackie, and the years they spent together were some of his happiest.

Ian’s personality was larger than life; there wasn’t anyone Ian didn’t know, and everyone knew him. He was a thoughtful and considerate man who was well respected by his coworkers and the greater community. He was kind, humble, approachable and non-judgemental, and always ready to make others laugh by teasing and pulling pranks. There are simply not enough words to describe how amazing Ian was.

The world is much richer for having had Ian and much sadder for losing him. He was easy to love and lived his life with gusto and no need for regrets.

There will be a celebration of life at 1 pm on Saturday, April 14, at Dwight Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Heart and Stroke Association of Canada or a charity of your choice.

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Larry Douglas Burroughs September 9, 1931 – April 5, 2018 It is with great sadness the fa m i ly o f L a r r y D o u g l a s Burroughs announces his passing.

Larry was predeceased by his son Alan. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years Winnie, a daughter Carol (Don), a son Brian (Puk), one brother Ken and many extended family.

Larry is going to be greatly missed by all. He was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, but moved at the age of two to Powell River, where his father worked for the Powell River Company.

Larry was a member of the Westview Volunteer Fire Department for 22 years. He loved boating and fishing and he and Winnie spent many happy hours up the coast just being on the water.

In his early working years, Larry had many jobs, but he was most happy when he worked for Powell River Stages LTD, and was one of the three drivers to be chosen to drive the new bus route from Powell River to Vancouver when the road opened in the 1950s. Most of his career was spent in the service station business and 22 years as the Shell Oil bulk plant distributor, 30 years in all.

At Larry’s request, there will be no service.

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Annual General Meeting

April 18 • 7 pm

Lund Community Hall Members in good standing on or before April 11, 2018, may vote at AGM Any questions, please contact office Everyone welcome

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NANCY’S BAKERY in Lund is looking for a weekend breakfast cook, starting immediately. Experience an asset, but this job is trainable to a smart, fit, calm, multitasker who enjoys making people happy with food! Must be reliable and committed. This position could lead to full time employment, or be a summer job. Non-smokers preferred.

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ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER The Powell River Division of Family Practice is seeking an experienced Administrative Manager to cover a one year maternity leave. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing daily support to project team and for ensuring the most efficient administrative procedures. The role shall be undertaken in the spirit of the Division, namely excellence, continuous improvement, collaboration and transparency.

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Competition closes April 27, 2018.

For more information, please email powellriver@divisionsbc.ca divisionsbc.ca/powellriver

Reporting to the Manager of Emergency Services, the Powell River Regional District is now accepting applications for the position of: Occupational Health and Safety / Emergency Services Coordinator If you demonstrate exemplary program coordination and administration skills, and you are process and detailed oriented - you may be a great fit for this role. The OH&S / Emergency Services Coordinator is an exempt position serving a dual role for the Regional District.

The successful candidate will proactively cultivate a health and safety culture throughout the organization.

They will also play an important role in pre-planning and response to regional disaster events. This position works closely with all departments including the four regional fire departments.

If you are interested in this position and desire more information, please refer to our website at http://www.powellriverrd.bc.ca/inside-the-prrd/ employment-and-bid-opportunities/ to obtain additional details and how to apply.

Deadline for applications is Monday, April 23, 2018.

Ryan Thoms, Manager of Emergency Services

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1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, Spring yard cleanup, small moves. 604.344.2171.

BOAT DETAILING Interior & exterior detailing $10/foot for simple boats 604.413.0580

CLAY GLOSLEE Construction

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Over 800 lots on-line bidding. To consign call Linda Baggaley 403.597.1095, Brad 780.940.8378. www.budhaynesauctions.com; www. wardsauctions.com.

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FIREARMS AUCTION APRIL 21, - Three sessions Live and Online. Bidding opens April 6. www.switzersauction. com, Toll-free 1.800.694.2609, email: paul@switzersauction. com. Estates and Collections Wanted. Switzer’s-Canada’s #1 Firearms Auction.

LARGE BIRD cage with many extras, desk, table and chairs, head boards for a single bed, dresser and all kinds of tools.

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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.

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6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre on Allen Avenue, fruit trees, $299,000. 604.483.1632.

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent LARGE BRIGHT 2-bdrm apartment in Townsite, clawfoot tub, wood floors, N/S, $825/mth, includes heat, call after 5pm, 604.483.6376.

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6560 Houses for Rent 2-BDRM COTTAGE, water access, five minutes south of town, available May 1. $900/ mth. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, N/S, N/P. Phone or text 1.604.837.9334.

UPPER HOUSE for rent, 1 bdrm, contact 604.223.6649.

FOUR SNOW tires and rims, 17” 225/45 R17, Nitto-sn2 91T, they fit a VW Jetta, and have 80 per cent tread life, $500, OBO. 604.485.7292.

9145 Cars 1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts.

Call Mike, 604.223.0914.

1996 HYUNDAI Accent Sedan, two owners, all paperwork, well maintained, reliable, $1000, call 604.414.0826.

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2010 GT Mustang Convertible V8 4.6 L -Duel Shift - all the goodies.

11,000+Km. $22,000. 604.485.9586.

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Only those contacted will be interviewed. Deadline for applications is Friday, April 27, 2018.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

2007 MERCEDES E350, A-1 1988 FORD 30’ RV, mocondition throughout, a must torhome, runs great, good see. $60,000 new, asking condition, 95 kms, $6,500, $8,500 OBO. 604.483.1734.

OBO, call 604.223.2702.

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2015 HIDEOUT 28’ trailer, 9185 Boats every option except for slid15’ DORY-TYPE rowboat - ing, $14,000, new awning, sailboat, fiberglass over ma- well maintained and inrine ply. Comes with trailer, frequently used.

Call ready to row or sail. Will take 604.483.9634.

6-9 horsepower outboard motor in trade, located in Powell 2085 Garage Sales River. Call 1.204.901.0224.

3727 Manitoba Avenue 16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, Saturday, April 14 60-horsepower Yamaha 9 am - 1 pm t wo stroke, comes with No early birds, rain or shine.

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Saturday, April 14 21’ FIBREFORM boat, needs 10 am - 1 pm transom boot, engine reNo marmalade build and new canopy. Haul it away and it yours. Call TERMS 604.223.4166.

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604.485.5313 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.

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