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Vol.23 No.30

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Community journalism adapts to change Powell River Peak moves publication day KELLY KEIL publisher@prpeak.com

Today marks an important day for the Powell River Peak as we provide a copy of this week’s paper to our entire market.

Although counter sales at local outlets continue to be strong, we have faced a shrinking base of subscribers over the years. With today’s initiative, on a new publication day, we hope to reintroduce your hometown newspaper to many Powell River area residents and share it with newcomers.

We want to make sure everyone in our great community has a chance to evaluate our product and have it delivered by carriers right to your home. For many youngsters, it is the first paid work they undertake and sets them on a responsible path to their future.

The newspaper industry is facing unparalleled challenges in today’s digital world. Many communities have seen their local papers close or reduce publishing frequency or page counts.

While the financial challenges of a local paper may not concern everyone, the reality is the loss of community journalists has real consequence. Newspapers also offer a solid connection between local businesses and customers.

A city or region without journalists attending council meetings, public hearings or school board meetings, and defining local events, leaves a void in terms of holding local government and institutions to account.

Without journalists, stories about the ac-

complishments of youth and volunteers, moments of sporting glory and perspectives of artists never make it into the public record.

As the world leans further toward online news sources, our staff members continue their hard work to keep our readers’ attention. When we only consume news from online sources, we risk being disconnected from words written or expressed by our fellow residents, journalists and neighbours.

We will continue our commitment to delivering local news using timely and effective methods through print and digital mediums.

Articles and subjects can bring positive and negative reactions, often creating a bigger stir than necessarily intended. We embrace both. Either way, we value the opportunity to connect with readers.

Community journalism remains critical to a vibrant community. Our publication has had the privilege of documenting life here for more than two decades and we are planning to do so for many years to come.

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City releases staff salary details 23 employees make more than $100,000 per year DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Salaries of all City of Powell River employees were included in the city’s 2017 financial statements presented to council at a special meeting on May 10. The city’s payroll for 2017 was $12,539,961.

Firefighters were among the city’s highest paid employees.

Of the 23 people who made more than $100,000 per year in 2017, 12 firefighters received an average of $138,885, which does not include director of fire and emergency services Terry Peters.

Peters was the highest paid city employee last year, making $178,808, followed by chief administrative officer Mac Fraser, who earned $165,173.

By comparison, total remuneration for mayor and six councillors was $160,536. Differences between what councillors make relate to repayments disclosed in November 2015.

Salaries paid to the deputy fire chief, five captains and six firefighters accounted for 31 per cent of the total ($5,350,170) for the city’s 50 employees earning more than $75,000 per year.

Total remuneration for employees earning $75,000 or less was $7,189,791.

City of Powell River employees earning more than $100,000 in 2017: Adam, Michael, fire captain: $151,611 Allman, Sidney, firefighter: $119,956 Birtig, Tor, director of infrastructure: $116,380 Boogaards, Ray, director of parks, recreation and culture: $117,250 Cator, Shawn, operational services manager: $106,229 Collicutt, Brad, firefighter: $129,597 Cote, K evin, fire fig hter : $121,203 Culos, Kevin, firefighter: $140,366 D'Angio, Frank, engineering services: $100,510 Day, Kathleen, chief financial of-

TOP EARNERS: City of Powell River council [above] has received the city’s 2017 financial statements, including staff salaries. The mayor and councillors receive the lowest remuneration. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

ficer: $146,278 Devlin, Robert, firefighter: $127,888 Ellis, David, fire captain: $146,010 Fougere, Todd, recreation complex maintenance foreman: $101,448 Fraser, Mac, chief administrative officer: $165,173 Grantham, William, fire captain: $149,359 Jackson, Chris, city clerk: $125,729

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Builders catch on to building green

Police presence Powell River RCMP will be on the lookout for impaired drivers over Victoria Day long weekend. The weekend coincides with a province-wide enforcement blitz to target high-risk behaviours such as speeding and distracted driving.

Police are asking residents and tourists to be wary of increased traffic, including vehicles hauling boats and camping trailers, more motorcycles on the road and a greater number of pedestrians.

According to ICBC, over the May long weekend in 2016, 490 people were injured in 1,900 crashes in BC and, on average, two people are killed every year over the weekend.

City of Powell River pushes for new homes to be solar- and electric vehicleready DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Speed limits EV ENTHUSIASTS: Julia and Ed Levy have installed a charging system for an electric vehicle at their Lund residence.

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Currently, Agius has two developments before council that will be built ready for solar and EVs: a 21-unit condo on Franklin Avenue and the 24-unit Sunset Homes on Joyce Avenue.

Other builders are taking the green lead on new developments, including the 23-unit Pacific Point

and the environmental benefits of a green-built house, or a less expensive bottom line at time of purchase, more often than not they will choose the less expensive home.

“There’s definitely an advantage to building energy efficient homes,” said Agius.

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Your energy costs are going to be lower and your comfort levels are going to be way higher in an energy efficient home; there’s no doubt about that.

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to be lower and your comfort levels are going to be way higher in an energy efficient home; there’s no doubt about that.”

Builders who attain Built Green status on their developments also have a financial incentive from the city, according to Gow. Built Green is a certification pro-

gram for sustainable and energy efficient home building.

As an example, for the new Wys Headwaters, the builder paid a development cost charge to the city of $7,600 per unit, said Gow. “If they achieve their Built Green, we reimburse them that development cost charge,” said Gow. If all 12 of the Wys Headwaters duplexes are completed, the developer will be reimbursed those funds.

“It’s close to $90,000,” said Gow. But to become certified, Powell River developers need consultants to sign off that the homes are energy efficient.

“In order to build homes to a certain level, you need to work with an energy advisor, somebody who specializes in the design,” said Agius. “Not in the design of the home but in the design of the energy efficiency model of the home.”

However, there are no energy advisors based in the Powell River area. They

have to be brought in from Victoria or Nanaimo.

While the city has not mandated new homes be built solar and EV ready, it is going in that direction, according to city sustainability committee chair and councillor CaroleAnn Leishman. She said a number of actionable items, recommendations and reports are pending that pertain to a blank policy “on all new development that they have solar-ready provisions in all new residential construction and electrical vehicle charging stations ready, and most recently, hot-waterready provisions in new construction.”

City staff has been more vigilant to ensure each development proposal incorporates those energy sustainability initiatives.

“One day it will be written into our bylaws and it won’t be a question or discussion,” said Gow, “but without it being there, nothing forces developers once they get the zoning.”

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Condos, Wys Headwaters on Cranberry Street and the proposed 112-unit apartment buildings where Manson Avenue, upper Nootka Street and Westview Avenue converge.

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In the flurry of paperwork being submitted for millions of dollars in new residential development, City of Powell River is encouraging builders to take steps toward going green.

Currently, the city’s planning department is using the power of rezoning and the discretion city council holds over it to recommend developers be required to build new homes solar, electric vehicle (EV) and, in some cases, solar-hot-water ready. This encompasses single family, duplexes, fourplexes, multi-unit apartments or condo units.

The planning department is facing some resistance from builders as to what “ready” actually means and the extra cost these energy efficiencies will add to construction and home sales, according to senior planner Jason Gow. “There is some pushback out there right now,” said Gow, “and it’s misinformation because people don’t understand.”

Being ready is a matter of running conduit and wiring for eventual installation of solar power and EV charging stations.

Agius Builders principal Jim Agius, a major developer in Powell River, said, “This is not saying that you’re putting solar panels on your house. It’s just having it ready and making it easy to install the systems.”

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Drivers should be conscious of speed limits in the Powell River area over the long weekend, including the Willingdon Beach area of Marine Avenue, which is now posted at 30 kilometres per hour.

Speed limits through Tla’amin Nation and into Lund are also 30 kilometres per hour.

Ferry sailings BC Ferries is adding extra sailings to the MV Island Sky schedule between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay. From Thursday, May 17, to Friday, June 22, an additional round trip per day will be added in the afternoon.

The sailings depart Saltery Bay at 2:30 pm and leave Earls Cove at 3:40 pm.

Wildfire risks Wildfire risk in the Powell River region has moved from a class-three rating of moderate danger to class four, high danger, as of May 16. The highest rating for wildfire danger is five, or extreme danger.

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Property owners face $150 tickets for messy yards City of Powell River enforces clean up of rubbish and noxious weeds Accidental 9-1-1 calls take time away from real emergencies. Help prevent them. ● Protect your phone by locking it and storing it carefully. ● Don’t pre-program 9-1-1 into any phone. ● Never give phones to children to play with to avoid accidental 9-1-1 calls. ● If you dial by accident, stay on the line so we can ensure you’re okay.

For more information visit www.ni911.ca/education

Public Notice Powell River Energy plans to mechanically brush under its transmission line from March 19 to May 18, 2018.

This work is required to mitigate the risk posed by tall vegetation reducing the clearance under the transmission line.

The hours of work will be between 07:00 and 19:00.

For your safety, if you require passage through the work areas, please signal the crew so that they may temporarily stop work prior to your entry.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Debbi Stanyer at 604.483.1261.

DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Under City of Powell River’s strict new bylaw regulating property maintenance and standards, home and commercial property owners can be ticketed and fined for unkempt yards.

Under an order approved at the regular council meeting on May 3, the city has authority to have yards cleared of rubbish.

If yards are not kept tidy, municipal employees, bylaw enforcement officers and contractors are free to enter the property for an inspection and, if the owner will not or cannot take care of the cleanup, the city will, and then hand the bill over to the offender.

“It's a big jump from asking someone to do it and we go in to do it for them,” said city clerk Chris Jackson.

“Creating this ticketing was a bit of a bridge between the two so we don't have to jump straight to going in and charging thousands of dollars.”

The city can issue a ticket of $150 and if city employees are interfered with an additional fine of $500 will be incurred.

Jackson said the city tries to seek voluntary compliance but in some cases people cannot afford to clean up, even if they want to.

“The point is we want to get it cleaned up and if they don't have much they have to pay for the ticket and pay for the dump,” said Jackson.

“We just want to make sure it's cleaned up and we can cancel the ticket. I'm not saying we will each time. It's situation dependent but the outcome we want is clean property.”

A provision for penalties upwards of $10,000 and the

YARD WORK: Under a new City of Powell River bylaw, home and commercial property owners are responsible for cleaning up their yards. Failure to comply with the bylaw could result in a ticket and fine. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

cost of prosecution can be assigned by the courts but Jackson said he thinks that is unlikely.

Six noxious weeds are now included in a long list of rubbish.

“They did add some more rigour around vegetation and nuisance vegetation, so when the property is left unkempt, it's not just lawn,” said Jackson. “When it's overgrown with vines and all sorts of other things we actually go in there and clean it up.”

In the case of lawns, the height of the grass cannot exceed 20 centimetres.

Bylaw enforcement is complaint driven and city hall receives the calls, according to Jackson.

“It's only a problem if the neighbour thinks it's a problem,” he said.

Vegetation referred to in the new city property and maintenance standards bylaw include nonnoxious weeds, vines, nettles, shrubs, bushes, trees and other plant materials, whether growing, diseased or dead.

Conditions prohibited under the bylaw include:

• Glass, bedding, mattresses, crates, rags, barrels, boxes and lumber not neatly piled • Paper, trash, refuse, cardboard, waste material and cans • Scrap iron, tin or other metal and scrap paving material • Discarded appliances or furniture • Discarded or disused materials, substances or objects • Garbage and filth • Construction or demolition waste, materials or equipment • Unused machinery, equipment or mechanical parts • Derelict vehicles, recreational vehicles, campers, utility trailers and boat trailers, transport trailers, boats, machinery, tires and equipment and machinery parts • Graffiti and unsightly conditions

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From carriage homes to tiny lots, City of Powell River’s planning department is regularly appearing before city council with recommendations for more residential density.

At its regular meeting on Thursday, May 17, council will be asked to approve new zoning bylaws for tiny or small lots in Powell River.

Tiny lots are not to be confused with tiny homes, which the city’s planning department is preparing a report for.

Senior city planner Jason Gow said first reading on the bylaw amendment that would allow for small lots in Powell River will take place at the May 17 meeting, then meetings with developers for feedback will be planned.

“We're asking them to change their building style, not all of them but some of them,”

said Gow. “We're looking at narrower, longer and taller buildings in some cases.”

Gow said some developers of new subdivisions are considering small lots.

One Powell River neighbourbood where small lot development activity shows possibility is what Gow calls “the bench” area, which is between Michigan and Marine avenues and Duncan and Alberni streets.

“There's opportunity in there,” he said. “It's not every lot because of where the existing houses are situated and I'm not advocating that buildings should be torn down.”

Other areas can support more density, according to Gow, including some where current properties with one house could possibly have three, 10-metre-wide lots.

“It's being creative how you split those lots,” he said.

Gow said he knows there will be residents who are opposed to density but there will be opportunities for public input on any new bylaw zoning.

Gow said his timeline includes meeting with developers and builders in the middle of June, with the goal to have the bylaw before council long before the fall municipal election.

“The best case scenario,” he said, “is midsummer.”

A search has concluded for a Powell River man who had been missing since May 12 after a boat he was in capsized at the head of Powell Lake. Powell River RCMP confirmed in a media release

that the deceased man was located at 12 pm on May 15.

Multiple departments were involved in the search for the unidentified 48-yearold, according to a previous statement released by Powell River RCMP on May 14. The search included assistance from RCMP West Coast Marine Section and Island District RCMP Dive Team.

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One person was able to swim to the nearby shoreline where he was able to make a distress call for assistance.

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Change is good Change is constant in the newsroom. While print, television and online outlets churn out stories on a daily, weekly or monthly basis to feed their readers and followers, they rarely make news themselves.

Powell River Peak became a news story today when it entered a new era, publishing on Fridays instead of Wednesdays. Also, Peak Midweek debuted on Wednesday, May 16, replacing Peak Weekender, which previously occupied the Friday slot.

Although the changes bring logistical adjustments and require coordination for keeping advertisers, subscribers and carriers up to speed with how and when the two products will be delivered and received, how the content is presented on the inside remains the same.

The Peak’s Friday edition now covers the latest in city, regional district and Tla’amin Nation news, from the political arena to what is happening at bargaining tables, in our backcountry and on the ocean. Business developments, such as the Santé Veritas The Peak’s Friday edition Therapeutics now covers the latest in city, merger on page 11 this week, are regional district and Tla’amin also a regular Nation news, from the political feature. arena to what is happening Sporting successes have been at bargaining tables, in our prevalent of late, backcountry and on the ocean. including a provincial championship for Powell River Midget Rep Kings, strong finishes by several Powell River Minor Hockey Association teams and impressive playoff runs for Powell River Kings and Powell River Villa.

The spotlight will continue to shine on teams, and on individual athletes from all sports. For example, Canada’s top-ranked welterweight and middleweight mixed martial arts fighter, Michael Hill, is featured on page 18 of this issue, and bodybuilder Dina Windsor strikes a pose on page 19.

Community and culture stories will also have a strong presence on Fridays, including artist profiles, festival news and what students are learning at school. Charitable organizations are a large part of the community’s fabric and often provide the highlight of a day, weekend or year. Powell River Professional Firefighters Charitable Society takes centre stage this week with a profile of its latest initiatives on page 15.

Peak Midweek will continue the tradition of its predecessor by placing a focus on businesses, current events and festivals, and sharing the opinions and thoughts of regular columnists. Submitted photos highlighting accomplishments, donations and special events are a popular aspect of the publication and will continue to have a home as well.

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LETTERS » roots are on the trail. So what now, pipes will go around, over and under roots? Root systems will still be damaged and trees traumatized.

The article stated there are 15 trees identified as being “of concern” and I know there are many more trees than that along the trail.

Work may take three to six months to complete and will disrupt lives of residents who use the trail daily for their connection with nature. This is a once-in-a-lifetime project and the city should do it right and put the pipes

along Marine Avenue to Townsite.

They say they are trying to save taxpayers money on one hand and yet using taxpayer money to demolish the old Inn at Westview.

It would be nice to see the city put people first over money and I would like to see the mayor live up to his promise for full public consultation on every step along the way to finish this project.

Daniel Rajala Harvie Avenue

Latest price tag adds to sewage saga The most recent bombshell in City of Powell River’s ongoing sewage saga was the news that the price was no longer $30 million, but $65 million plus. Everyone, it seems, was “shocked,” even city councillors who rely on the city administration to keep them informed of such things.

How on earth did the cost jump from the supposed $30 million to $65 million?

The $30 million was never a firm estimate and it was also for a plant with less capacity. I spoke to city chief administrative officer Mac Fraser at the public meeting on the issue last week and he had a simple answer: the $30 million figure was just way out of date. He acknowledged that this should have been revealed a lot earlier.

Fraser said he expects the cost will not be quite so eyepopping in the end. A lot of that number is a hefty contingency fund set tentatively at 25 per cent; Fraser said he is hopeful that number could be kept to 10 per cent, which would mean a total cost of around $57 mil-

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lion. Tla’amin Nation’s share of the cost would further reduce that number.

But the passionate opposition from some residents in Townsite and the increase in the cost could set the stage for sewage treatment becoming a fall election issue.

If the funding does not come through as expected it would be tempting for a municipal candidate to take us back to the co-treatment scheme where the city would pay Catalyst to treat municipal sewage in its plant. Mayor Formosa stated at the recent April 3 meeting of council that if we had gone the co-

treatment route the sewage plant would not have been in anybody’s backyard. He also stated that he would have liked to “finish the process” to see if co-treatment was viable or not.

But the process was finished: co-treatment had been found not economically viable. A funding application was rejected because the plan did not show a high degree of technical merit.

In fact, mayor Formosa himself ultimately voted to reject it.

Let’s try to put this cotreatment myth to rest for good. At a council meeting on March 31, 2014, Formosa acknowledged that co-treatment was a non-starter.

Supporters of co-treatment had believed the mill’s plant could still be used to serve as the city’s permanent sewage treatment plant if the mill shut down.

But at that meeting, Opus Engineering, the city’s consultant, stated this wasn’t possible because the operating costs would be way too high; the mill’s system of aerators, its tanks and its

energy demand were just too big. The consultant’s report stated that the city should be prepared for closure of the mill on short notice and be ready to build a standalone plant, and that using the mill’s system even in a scaled down version could not be a long-term solution due to the high energy demand.

A subsequent report commissioned by Catalyst claimed the mill could “technically” be made to treat the city’s wastewater. But it acknowledged very high energy costs.

At the March 2014 meeting, Formosa admitted the unequivocal assessment from Opus Engineering burst his co-treatment “bubble.” He said it was a “scary thought” that Powell River might have to pay for a new plant on its own if the mill closed when there were no grants available from senior governments.

It’s still a scary thought.

Murray Dobbin is a Powell River freelance writer and social commentator.

6« VIEWPOINT erating their social media. They are too busy to join anything.

I truly believe the chamber is one of the most important organizations a community can have.

Why? Local businesses are the roots of a community: the food we eat, shoes on our feet and clothes on our backs.

Without businesses we are nothing.

The chamber of commerce’s very existence depends on the health and vibrancy of the business community it serves.

It is a mutually beneficial relationship that began in 1931 when 60 local business people organized to help the community survive conditions brought on

by the Great Depression. By 1960, this organization evolved into the Powell River Chamber of Commerce.

We continue to educate people as to why they need to keep their pay cheques in their own community and continue to nourish a positive business environment with our ability to support, connect and promote.

Although the chamber is not the official tourism centre, we are regularly mistaken for it. The chamber is uniquely positioned, in our little blue A-frame beside the ocean, to be a bridge between the steady stream of arriving tourists and awaiting local businesses.

Literally, the chamber supports businesses by telling people where to go and which business has the service or product they seek.

If we do not support local businesses, we lose businesses and we lose jobs. It’s a scary realization.

I hope people continue to shop local or one day our community will have no stores to walk into and everyone will be sitting at home waiting for their packages to be delivered.

Then again, where will they work?

Kim Miller is the manager at Powell River Chamber of Commerce.

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There are many obvious reasons to love and live in Powell River. The list could, without too much effort, fill this page.

A sometimes overlooked ingredient to Powell River’s overall awesomeness is the fact that we lead, as a community, in terms of inclusion and have a strong, healthy integration between the local business community and people with physical, mental health or intellectual disabilities.

Powell River is a place most other communities are striving to become because of its diversity and inclusion. In some ways, we are an inspirational model for what a “model community” can be.

Local businesses should be applauded, as well the many governmental and non-governmental organizations, such as Inclusion Powell River, Model Community Project and Powell River Employment Program, for their forward-thinking ideas and actions around placing people with various disabilities in the workplace and in volunteer situations.

People with disabilities and those with business interests gain in various ways from this partnership.

Obvious benefits include a diverse, more compassionate work environment that will influence, in a positive way, the culture of the business or organization as

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whole. Furthermore, a business with a diverse workforce will be perceived in a more positive way by the general public. Consumers of goods and services will think of them favourably in a competitive marketplace.

A variety of ideas lead to different ways of solving problems that may not be possible in a traditional workplace situation. People with disabilities have had to find creative solutions to problems with more frequency than folks without disabilities. Sharing and exchanging ideas from different perspectives and experiences will enhance overall functionality in the workplace.

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non-disabled counterparts.

Everyone wins when people find a place to connect with others and have a chance to flourish. It’s a primal, basic human need to feel included in and connected to a tribe, a team, or a company, and contribute to its collective achievements.

We all desire to be valued and have a place to display our talents and ideas, whatever form they take.

For people with disabilities, the road to employment and feeling part of society can be littered with a few more obstacles and some missing signposts.

As a client with Inclusion Powell River, I have firsthand experience with our community’s resources for people facing challenges in the workplace. For that reason, my feelings are particularly strong about the importance of this topic. I also feel privileged for the opportunity, being a writer, to advocate for the advancement of people with mental health and other disabilities. With the growing awareness, the social stigma around people with disabilities in the workplace is starting to slowly recede, not to say there isn’t always more work to be done.

However, largely because of the hard work and focused dedication of professionals and many forwardthinking employers, we have a network of compassionate people who create a business environment that promises even better things on the horizon.

In the first-ever world disability report in 2011, theoretical physicist, cosmologist and author Stephen Hawking said, “Disability is not an obstacle to success.”

As one of the most influential scientists of modern times and a person who, from his wheelchair, changed the way we think when we look up at the stars in the sky, that is pretty solid evidence that people with disabilities can achieve great things when working with non-disabled peers in business and life.

Robert Skender is a Powell River freelance writer and health commentator.

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Community projects receive recommendations for spring grants Powell River Community Forest reports record dividend DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Grants totalling $1,158,905.51 have been recommended by Powell River Community Forest in its spring “take-ups,” or funding approvals, for community and City of Powell River projects.

Community Forest president Greg Hemphill and city interim chief financial officer Debra Oakman presented the spring grant recommendations to council at its committee of the whole meeting on May 15. Approval was expected at council’s regular meeting on May 17.

Community Forest declared a dividend in the amount of $2,130,450 for 2017.

“We have a substantial dividend, a record one for ourselves,” said Hemphill. “With the way we've set out with two take-ups, there will be substantial funds left for fall.”

Hemphill added that organizations can apply at any time and no later than early September.

Powell River Community Forest is an independent corporation set up by a lone shareholder, City of Powell River, with the purpose

of reinvesting 100 per cent of its profits back into the community.

Established in 2006, the company harvests timber on approximately 7,100 hectares of provincial forest land.

Community Forest and the city collaborate in the awarding of grants. Community Forest receives applications and recommends its choices to council for approval.

Powell River Community Forest spring grants have been recommended for: • Powell River Parks and Wilderness Society: Sunshine Coast Trail north end shelter and other enhancements, $73,304.

• Zackery's Social Network Society K-Lumet Pilot Project: Waste wood trucking, storage container, office equipment, wood splitter, wax tank, contribution toward a facility for manufacture of quick-burning fire starters employing persons with disabilities, $36,289.51 (subject to occupancy permit).

• Powell River Curling Club: Contribution toward ice-plant replacement, $150,000.

• Wild Ocean Whale Society: Set up of ocean viewpoints, including standing binoculars, signage and presentation materials, $44,167 (subject to siting approval by local government).

• Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Association: Sentinel backcountry cabin construction, $15,000.

• Ohtaqken Canoe Paddle Project: Tribal journey, $14,235.

WELCOME UPGRADE: Powell River Curling Club president Lorna Downing is excited that Powell River Community Forest recently awarded the club $150,000 for a new ice plant. Several local organizations and City of Powell River also received funding approvals. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

• Gillies Bay Volunteer Fire Department: Contribution toward a mobile structural protection unit for regional emergency resources located on Texada Island, $23,000.

• Powell River Employment Program: Tenant improvements for new lease space at Crossroads Village, $130,000.

• Cadet corps of Powell River with support of BC Target Sports Association: Contribution toward establishing indoor target-shooting training facility, $14,545.

• Vancouver Coastal Health on

behalf of Evergreen Extended Care residents and families: Purchase and install of oven, $6,365.

• Powell River Gymnastics Club: Foam pit replacement, $60,000.

• Powell River Public Library: Contribution to “Build a Future” campaign associated with cost/ naming rights for library foyer, $250,000.

• City of Powell River: North Harbour launch ramp improvements, $200,000.

• City of Powell River: Park signage upgrades, $30,000.

• City of Powell River: Playground equipment replacement for DA Evans Park and swing sets at Grief Point and Lindsay parks, $67,000.

• City of Powell River: Disabled seating and pathways at Loggers Memorial Bowl, $10,000.

• City of Powell River: Cedar shake siding on Timberlane Park washroom building, $10,000.

• City of Powell River: Cedar shake siding for Powell River Historical Museum and Archives Centennial Building, $25,000.

City of Powell River recreational cannabis public meeting The City of Powell River is beginning its public engagement regarding recreational cannabis, which will be legalized in Canada later this year.

There will be neighbourhood meetings on Wednesday, May 16, at 7 pm at the Max Cameron Theatre and Tuesday, May 22, at 7 pm at the Italian Community Hall.

Topics will include: • Timeline • Federal authority and rules • Provincial authority and rules • Local government authority and options for regulation • Private regulation (stratas and landlords) In addition to the presentation, there will be a question and answer period. The City will also be distributing a questionnaire to solicit public input into the regulation of recreational cannabis in Powell River.

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Teachers place priority on salary increase Powell River educators lay out bargaining positions to MLA DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BC Teachers’ Federation (BCTF) will want a “substantial” salary increase when new contract bargaining begins in 2019 with the provincial government.

That was the message delivered to Powell RiverSunshine Coast ML A Nicholas Simons by Powell River District Teachers' Association president Ken Holley and educator Anita Adams at a meeting on May 2.

“Our wages are the second lowest in Canada in a province with one of the highest costs of living,” said Adams, a teacher at Westview Elementary School.

According to current BCTF research of existing collective bargaining agreements across Canada, a BC teacher with category five qualifications ranks 12th out of the 13 provinces and territories, and ninth out of 10 provinces.

BCTF findings show the average starting wage for a category five teacher in BC

is $49,377.

Adams said a comparable wage the BCTF could be seeking is with Alberta teachers, at $62,757.

Teachers want to relocate to Powell River from the Lower Mainland because they cannot afford to live there, according to Holley.

He said School District 47 has a shortage in special education, French immersion and music teachers, but teachers are not going to move here unless wages are competitive.

Holley and Adams asked 10 questions of Simons during what the MLA called an informative meeting to give him an idea about what issues teachers will put on the table so he can take them back to Victoria.

“I know where our government comes from and the value it puts on public education as a principle,” said Simons, who will not have a chair at the bargaining table, “so I'm presuming we'll have people who are not going to be dismissive of your claims.

They'll have a sympathy to the sector that maybe hasn't been reflected in previous governments.”

For the first time in many years the tone is positive between teachers and the provincial government, according to Adams, and both

TEACHING GUIDE: [From left] Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons, educator Anita Adams and Powell River District Teachers’ Association president Ken Holley met recently to discuss BC teachers’ pending contract negotiations, which are expected to begin later this year. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

she and Holley said a good relationship also exists between the Powell River teachers’ association and SD47.

“We've been able to work closely with the district to get the remedies and supports in place and moving forward next year,” said Holley. “We're already developing plans for next year. We're well ahead of the curve so our questions are more focused around things

we don't have control over here.”

Those questions include purchasing resources for the revised curriculum, which, according to Holley, has not been implemented at the grade 10 to 12 level. There is a lack of textbooks for the curriculum and many teachers are currently creating their own learning materials because the textbooks are not available.

Simons was asked if he

would fight for fully funding special needs students; restoring funding to hire children and youth care workers to address more children and youth experiencing anxiety and other social difficulties; funding for international students in English language learning; standard reporting procedures; travel grants for other student activities than just those available for sport teams; and a reduc-

tion of ferry fares for rural communities.

Holley said the meeting with Simons represents the start of the negotiating process.

“That's part of the plan,” he said, “and the BCTF has requested the government start bargaining early to get a head start and hopefully avoid all of the problems we had over the last four rounds where we start bargaining the day our contract is up.”

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cultivation of 2,835,000 grams of cannabis flower.

Licence approval is expected this year.

The company is currently completing the build-out of its 40,000 square foot operation in Powell River.

According to the statement announcing the

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Please TILT’s primary offices will be in Boston, Denver and Toronto, with operations in 24 states and Powell River, specializing in cannabis technology, cultivation and support solutions.

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Santé Veritas Therapeutics, which is currently completing construction of its cannabis facility in Townsite, is merging with three other big players in the North American cannabis industry to create a new multinational corporation called TILT Holdings.

According to an announcement on May 15, Baker Technologies, Sea Hunter and Briteside, all United States-based companies, and Santé Veritas, will have a forecast revenue of $200 million in 2019.

Santé Veritas is headquartered in Vancouver.

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MAY IS CHILD CARE MONTH Caregivers: The fabric of our child-care system

BY MAGGIE ELLWYN

Whether you have children in child care or not, you are likely aware of the provincial government’s proposal to change the child-care landscape in BC. It promises to create more space, reduce child-care fees and make care more accessible.

While these are all much-needed areas of attention in our provincial child-care crisis, the one where the current promises fall short is in regard to caregivers.

Amid promises of a better child-care system making headline news, there are caregivers behind the scenes quietly wondering who exactly is making these grand promises and if they even really know the full scope of the childcare crisis in our province. Caregivers question contracts and read fine print, struggle to make the best decisions for their own livelihood while wanting desperately to help the families they serve, and tirelessly advocate for the best for children in their care and for themselves and/or their staff members.

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unmet patience and a passion to effect change, if even for only one moment in one child’s life.

Can you imagine the change we could make in the world of child care if we valued our caregivers as much as our caregivers valued our children? Is there even a child-care system without the caregivers to provide the care?

Where is the worth in fee reductions and increased spaces without adequate numbers of caregivers to provide care?

Caregivers are the fabric of our child-care system and are all too often forgotten.

Regardless of where your care provider stands on the current events, take the opportunity during May is Child Care Month to thank them for nothing more than showing up.

Because even if nothing ever changes, they will continue to show up and be present for every second of every day with arms and hearts wide open to love your children as their own.

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But, do you know what else those caregivers are doing while all of this goes on?

They are showing up. Every day. Every second. Every minute. They are there, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.

Regardless of how much time and sleep has been lost to the complexities of the pending government promises and to advocating for all those promises lack, their number one priority is, and always will be, the children. Because, when children have to be away from their parents, they need to know they have someone who is going to show up, in every aspect of the phrase.

Children need someone who is going to be there to love them, to cheer them on, to nourish them, to challenge them, and to inspire them to be the absolute best versions of themselves. They need someone who is just as passionate about teaching them as they are about learning from them.

Caregivers do not become caregivers to fight the political agenda or for the money, but because they have infinite vacancy in their hearts and endless amounts of love. They have

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MAY IS CHILD CARE MONTH

School District 47 is offering a free program for children/families transitioning to kindergarten ARE YOU AND YOUR CHILD READY? Lay a foundation for success in your child’s first days of school

Four-week program running Tuesday and Thursday afternoons beginning May 29 and 31 Eight-two hour sessions (12:30-2:30 pm) PROGRAM DETAILS: Licensed program (children attend without their parents). Register early (spaces limited to 20 per location.) To be eligible for this program, children must be registered to start kindergarten in September 2018.

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Celebrating May as Child Care Month May is the month we celebrate and honour our most valued citizens, our child-care providers.

Caring for children is rewarding work. We at PacificCARE Family Enrichment Society encourage you to show your child-care provider how much they really mean to you for the amazing work they do to support your children, your family and your community.

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Bedtime routine crucial element to child development Sleep hygiene plays a vital role in the health and overall development of children.

Children need enough rest to be able to engage in physical activity, communicate effectively and learn new concepts. But what can you do as a parent to help your children get a good night’s sleep? The answer lies in establishing a routine.

Children who take part in a regular bedtime routine have a much easier time falling asleep and are better equipped to fight various sleep disorders. This means they experience fewer nightmares and have an easier time sleeping through the night.

Immersing your children in an environment conducive to sleep for an hour before bedtime offers several advantages.

Where to start?

First of all, children should always head to bed at the same time each night. Determine the right bedtime for your children according to their needs and wake-up time, and stick to it.

According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, school-age children (six to 12) need an average of nine to 12 hours of sleep per night. Preschoolers (three to five years old) should sleep 10 to 13 hours a day. The Canadian Paediatric

Society has similar recommendations when it comes to how much sleep children need.

An hour before your little one’s bedtime, take some time to create a relaxing environment by dimming the lights (exposure to bright lights slows the production of melatonin, the sleep hormone). Turn off the television and put away tablets, computers and cellphones for the night. Screen time before bed stimulates brain activity and makes it harder to fall asleep.

From here on out, all activities need to be calming. Ask your children not to run and jump. Encourage them to read, draw, do a puzzle or play cards with each other.

Your children’s bedtime routine should start about 30 minutes before it is time to sleep. During that half hour, activities might include: • Putting away toys • Bathing • Tooth brushing • Preparing their clothes for the next day • Story time • Listening to music quietly You choose the routine; the important thing is that you stick to it.

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Firefighters charitable society supports community Charitable organization provides school meals as part of volunteer services SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

In addition to protecting the region from fires and providing first response at emergency scenes, local professional firefighters have a charitable group that gives back to the community wherever need is found, according to Powell River Fire Rescue public educator Tricia Greenwood.

“Our crews go out to people’s houses all the time,” she said. “We see there’s need out there and want to help with that.” Powell River Professional Firefighters Charitable Society is a nonprofit volunteer run group that started in 1994. It brought together local paramedics and professional firefighters to raise funds to support other local charities and purchase necessary emergency equipment. One of its newer programs pro-

vides food to local schools.

“We started last year and we’re slowly growing as we’re capable, and as the need is there,” said Greenwood.

Currently, food is delivered to Westview Elementary, Brooks Secondary and Henderson Elementary schools.

At Henderson, the donation helped an already existing breakfast program expand to include lunch and provide more variety and healthier options, according to principal Kristen Brach.

The food has benefited the entire school, she said.

“It’s been a great program,” said Brach. “I’ve absolutely noticed the difference in our students.”

Each day a group of staff and students work together to prepare the food, which is then made available to everyone, no questions asked.

Access to proper nutrition is a vital component in a child’s success, said Brach.

“In order for a student to be able to learn they have to have their basic needs met and food is definitely one of them,” she added. At Westview Elementary, the food donations are used in a popular breakfast program, while at Brooks they aim to provide portable snacks for

HEALTHY LUNCH: Delivering food to students is one of many volunteer programs run by Powell River Professional Firefighters Charitable Society. Volunteers and students on hand for a recent delivery at Westview Elementary School included [from left] Rene Babin, Jemma Lloyd, Drew Shelton, Madelyn Keil, Leslie Eckland, Kevin Culos, Tricia Greenwood and [kneeling, front row] Ava Sayce. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

students on the move, said Greenwood.

“At Brooks we bring them easy fixings like granola bars, yogurt and fruit,” she added.

Funding for all these programs comes from firefighters through payroll deductions, as well as through donations from individuals, businesses

and corporations.

In addition to the food programs, the society supports the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund.

“We’ve had a number of individuals in Powell River who have stayed at the burn house, where people can go if they’re having treatments done, and family can stay there,” said Greenwood.

“The society has supported people to be there, and also the burn fund, so they could build the centre and maintain it.”

The society also supports Muscular Dystrophy Canada, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada and individuals in need. Giving back is part of the ethos of firefighters, said

Greenwood.

“I grew up in Powell River and had the opportunity to have an amazing job that allows me to give back. It’s so important that we do that.”

Powell River Professional Firefighters Charitable Society is now able to accept donations online through its website at powellriverfirefighters.ca.

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Students learn firsthand about salmon enhancement Hatchery classroom program brings marine education to life SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Releasing salmon fry into the stream at Lang Creek has become something of an annual rite of spring for young Powell River students, according to Powell River Salmon Society president George Illes.

The society’s Classroom Incubator Program began in the 1990s with the aim of teaching students about salmon, biology and stewardship, and includes plenty of opportunities for handson participation.

“In the fall we bring all the kids out one school at a time and they witness the spawning,” said Illes. “Then after Christmas we set up the cool tanks in each of the schools.”

The cool tanks house the salmon eggs, which eventually hatch. The final stage

is releasing the fry into the stream.

“They get the whole gamut,” said Fisheries and Oceans Canada education coordinator for the Sunshine Coast Diane Sanford, who has been leading the program aimed at students grade three through seven since 2002.

Chinook, coho and chum are spawned at the hatchery every year.

“We produce anywhere between 900,000 and 1.1 million chinook a year, 750,000 to 850,000 coho and 750,000 to 850,000 chum,” said Illes.

Pink salmon are spawned every other year, he added.

Lang Creek Hatchery was recently renamed the Dobler Salmon Centre in honour of Alexander Dobler, who died last year.

“Alex was a very major player in salmon enhancement for Powell River Salmon Society,” said Illes.

Local school programs are about scientific discovery and encourage students to become curious about the role humans play in the cycles of other living creatures,

FISH FACTOR: Powell River Salmon Society volunteer John Phillpot helps Edgehill Elementary School grade two student Samantha Ratzlaff release a salmon fry into the stream at the newly-named Dobler Salmon Centre at Lang Creek.

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said Sanford.

“It’s so very important for young people to make connections with the natural world,” said Sanford. “If they

don’t start at a young age, they never do. I really feel that strongly.”

Having the chance to learn firsthand is a valuable ex-

perience and leads to some great questions and discussions with the students, according to Sanford.

“You see the light bulb

goes on,” she said. “The kids realize that humans are the largest consumer of salmon in the world. That is sometimes a real epiphany.”

Brooks student receives honour at ceremony in Victoria Alenor Boyd achieves silver Duke of Edinburgh’s Award SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

YOUNG ACHIEVER: The Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards BC and Yukon Division president John Andrew Pankiw-Petty [right] was on hand when the organization presented Brooks Secondary School student Alenor Boyd with the silver level of the award on May 12 in Victoria. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Brooks Secondary School student Alenor Boyd was among 34 youth from across the province presented with the silver level of The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award on May 12 in Victoria.

The ceremony took place at Government House and achievers were presented their awards by BC lieutenant governor Janet Austin.

“It’s an award system available to all the commonwealth countries,” said Boyd who is 15 and in grade 10. “I had to work on four different areas.”

The four areas include service to

community, development of a skill, physical recreation and an adventurous journey in nature, working consistently over a minimum of one year.

“For my adventurous journey I hiked the Sunshine Coast Trail from the Timberlane barracks all the way out to Lund over three days and two nights,” said Boyd.

She completed the adventure with the help of her air cadet squadron over spring break and credits the group, along with her mother, for getting her involved in the program.

“They are really the ones who got me going on it, as well as my mother; I owe it to all of them,” she added.

The hikers camped at the trail’s Rieveley Pond Hut and Manzanita Hut along the way.

“The weather was great,” said Boyd.

The award is presented in the form of a lapel pin and a certificate. Youth also earn two grade 11 high school credits for completing their silver award.

“Youth who achieve the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award demonstrate significant ability and commitment,” said executive director of the program’s BC and Yukon division Sushil Saini.

“Participating youth don’t work towards a cash prize, but rather the intrinsic value of challenging themselves by setting goals and then achieving them,” she added.

The “Duke of Ed” is an international self-development leadership program available to young people ages 14 to 24, regardless of background, circumstances or abilities. Its mission is to provide youth with opportunities to challenge themselves and develop into the best possible versions of themselves.

Boyd said she has had great fun participating in the project and learned many valuable skills during the process.

“I’d encourage anyone ambitious to just go out and do it,” said Boyd. “I had the time of my life and can’t wait to start my gold.”

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Powell River’s Michael Hill has made a name for himself as a competitive mixed martial artist, however, the title he said he feels most proud of is that of father.

“It’s the best job in the world,” said Hill. “The day your child is born is the best day of your life.”

The Brooks Secondary School graduate became involved with mixed martial arts (MMA) eight years ago and has excelled in the sport.

“It’s the art of eight limbs,” said Hill. “We wrestle, do jiu jitsu, muay thai; we focus on all of it.”

Hill is currently ranked number one in Canada in his weight classes, welterweight and middleweight, outside the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC.) “The UFC is the big league of martial arts,” he added. “That’s the goal.”

With his current ranking, Hill figures he is one or two fights away from obtaining a UFC contract.

“I’m so close to it,” he said.

For the past two years, Hill said his main focus has been on helping raise his daughter, Blythe. That has seen him split time between Powell River, where she lives, and Victoria, where he trains.

Hill said the hope is to relocate to Powell River full time, but for now he needs to train elsewhere.

“Unfortunately, Powell River has no real training environment for elite athletes,” he added. “When you get to a certain level in any sport you have to leave town if you

want a chance at a future in your sport.”

Professionally, Hill said he has had a few harrowing adventures over the past few years. In July 2017, he travelled to Ulan-Ude, Russia, to take on the top Russian prospect in his weight class, Maksim Butorin.

“I grew up watching martial art movies and everyone’s favourite, Rocky Balboa,” he said. “You never think you’ll get the call to travel to Russia and take on an Ivan Drago yourself,” he said referring to Balboa’s infamous Russian opponent in Rocky IV. Aside from the language barrier and overall culture shock, Hill experienced a last-minute setback.

“They didn’t let my coach on the plane, so I had to go alone,” he said. “That was the scariest time of my life. I was brought to Russia to lose.”

The fight ended in a draw; a first for both athletes. The Russia experience was a huge mental test, said Hill.

“Experiences like that make you realize what’s really important in life, what’s special,” he added.

To prepare for his next fight Hill travelled to Phuket, Thailand, known as a training hotspot for martial artists from all over the world.

“I trained hard three times a day and in the end was awarded a sponsorship,” said Hill. “I came away feeling confident I can compete with the best in the world.”

Hill’s most recent fight took place in Grand Prairie, Alberta, against Canadian veteran Cody Krahn.

“I moved up a weight class for that fight,” said Hill. “It’s been tough finding me fights at welterweight.”

Hill ended up breaking his right hand in the first round.

“I battled through and got the win with one hand,” he added.

Now Hill’s focus is on healing

FAMILY TIME: Mixed martial arts competitor Michael Hill says his favourite job is being dad to daughter Blythe, who turns three in June. SARA DONNELLY PHOTO

his hand, working toward his goal of obtaining a UFC contract and spending even more time in Powell River. He said he hopes to bring a mixed martial arts event to Powell River in the near future to build the profile of the sport in the community and shine a light on local talent.

Growing up, Hill said he remembers some elite athletes in the community who inspired and helped

him visualize professional possibilities for himself in sport. This is something he said he believes is lacking in the community now.

“When kids here get to be 14, 15 years old and start asking ‘how do I make it to the next level in sports?’

Who do they have to ask that question to?” said Hill. “I want to be here for these kids to tell my story and share my journey.”

Hill said it would be a dream real-

ized if he were able to achieve his UFC goal in his hometown.

“How cool would it be to have my fight getting into the big show be right here in my home barn?” he added.

Before this though, the focus is on family and celebrating Blythe’s third birthday in June.

“I’m excited for my future,” said Hill, “both as an athlete and here in Powell River.”

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There are two distinct stages to a bodybuilding competitor’s life. During most of the year the athlete trains hard and builds muscle mass. In the weeks preceding a competition diet and training is changed to help the competitor become very lean. Weight can fluctuate up to 15 pounds during this time.

“It is to show off what you’ve built underneath,” said Windsor. “You are maintaining your muscle and stripping your body of the fat.”

At any time of year, Windsor leads a highly disciplined lifestyle. She is up at 3:30 am for her first workout on the treadmill before starting her workday as a personal trainer and is usually in bed by 8 pm.

When it comes to finding time to work out and prepare healthy meals, Windsor said she has the same excuses as anyone else.

“I’m busy, I have four sons, a grandson; I have multiple things on the go all the time,” she said. “If it’s important to you, you’ll be able to figure out a way to readjust your schedule to make it work.

Aside from the thrill of competing, Windsor said the camaraderie and inspiring women she has met along the way have made the competitions a great experience. Participants of all ages compete, from 18 to women well into their 60s, she added.

“It’s so awesome because it’s super supportive.”

At the end of the day, each woman is really competing against herself, said Windsor. The long hours of hard work and sacrifices made are individual; the accomplishments are celebrated together, she added.

Windsor said she hopes others will join her in healthier lifestyle choices and going after their own passions.

“Just try whatever you’ve been longing to do,” she said. “It might be learning to play a violin; go out and try it.

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After being involved in the health and fitness industry for more than 20 years, Dina Windsor decided to take her goals to the next level and entered her first bodybuilding competition in 2016.

She said the biggest motivator was being a good role model to her four sons.

“I wanted to make sure we were modelling healthy behaviours and healthy lifestyles for them,” said Windsor.

The second driving force was simply to do something she had always wanted to try, and hopefully inspire others to do the same.

“Whatever it is you think you’ve lost the opportunity to do because life happened, it’s never too late,” she added.

“Just get up and start doing it.”

When Windsor began preparing for her first show, she attended a provincial competition as a spectator.

Watching it left her feeling daunted about what she had signed up for, she said.

“I thought maybe it was completely out of my league and maybe I needed to hire a coach.”

The coach told her competitors usually need at least 16 weeks of preparation before an event. However, with half that amount of time, Windsor ended up surprising herself.

“I came in second in both of my classes and I qualified for provincials the following year,” she said.

Going out on the stage for the first time was both intimidating and exhilarating, she added.

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Bestselling mystery author Peter Robinson will be at Powell River Public Library on May 25 to talk with teen writers and read from the latest instalment in his popular Detective Chief Inspector Banks mystery series.

Robinson, who splits his time between Toronto and Yorkshire, England, has attended Sunshine Coast Festival of the Written Arts in Sechelt a few times but has never made it to the Upper Sunshine Coast.

“I’m looking forward to it; roads and ferries willing,” said Robinson.

The first Inspector Banks novel was published in 1987 and the latest book, Sleeping in the Ground, is the 24th instalment of the series, which has been translated into 20 languages and adapted for a popular television series.

Writing about one character for that long is both a comfort and challenge, according to Robinson.

“It means I don’t have to reinvent the novel every time I write a book,” he said. “I find it’s helpful to have a break from Banks once in a while. But on the whole I enjoy his company, and I’ll be sad when it gets to the point when he’ll have to retire.”

Library adult services coordinator Mark Merlino said the stories are a hit locally.

“It’s very exciting to be able to host an author whose books are read voraciously in our community,” he said.

“The library currently owns 17 different editions of Peter Robinson’s books and most of them are checked out at any given time.”

MYSTERY MAN: International bestselling author Peter Robinson will read from his latest book on Friday, May 25, at Powell River Public Library. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Along with the evening reading, Robinson will host a question and answer session with teen writers in the afternoon. He said his journey to becoming a bestselling mystery writer began with an early passion for words.

“I started to write before I went to kindergarten, just making up and illustrating stories based on heroes or myths I already knew,” he said. “I dabbled in science fiction and horror in my early teens, then wrote only poetry be-

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The question and answer session for teens is scheduled to begin at 4 pm on Friday, May 25, at the library. A reading open to the general public takes place that evening at 7 pm.

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TALENTED TEAM: Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy’s competitive groups, ranging in age from seven to 18, have been racking up medals in competition this year. A record number of dancers from the school placed high enough to participate in provincials later this month in Victoria. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

worked really well together.

It was quite magical.”

A record number of dancers have also been chosen to participate in Performing Arts BC’s provincial competitions that take place later this month in Victoria. In order to be chosen, dancers must score above 86 per cent on their solos.

“I’m really proud of how much the kids have improved,” said Anderson.

“When we go to competition the adjudicators now comment that their technique is good. That makes me really proud because I know we’re doing something right.”

Anderson attributes much of the school’s success to the quality of instruction students receive.

“My faculty is amazing,” she said. “I’m so lucky to have the people I have.”

Laszlo Tamasik originally came to Canada in 1967 from Hungary to continue his professional dancing career in ballet. He arrived in

Powell River in 1989 after seeing an advertisement from Powell River School of Dance Society looking for a weekend ballet instructor.

It did not take long for him to fall in love with the town and he has lived here ever since. Tamasik remains involved with the academy by teaching one adult class and attending all the school’s performances.

“It’s excellent. I’m very proud of Paige and all the kids are doing so well,” said Tamasik. “I watch their performances and enjoy them so much.”

In June, students age two to 18 will participate in a year-end show taking place over two nights.

There are many dance numbers to incorporate so each night’s performance will be completely different, said Anderson.

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In the three years since artistic director Paige Anderson took over Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy, the school has continued to grow in enrolment and reputation.

A celebrated dancer and teacher, Tamasik asked his former student to take over the school in 2015 when he turned 70.

“It was kind of cute because he didn’t really give me a choice,” said Anderson, who was already busy working as a realtor and raising a young family.

“He said ‘you can do both,’” she added. “I said ‘but I’m going to change it completely,’ and he was fine with that.”

Since that time, the school has grown to include 14 faculty and more than five hundred dance students ranging in age from two years old to dancers in their 70s learning everything from musical theatre, ballet, tap, jazz and acro dance.

“It’s kind of turned into something bigger than I anticipated,” said Anderson, “which is fantastic, but I will need to hire some new teachers if it keeps growing.”

A group of 43 dancers age seven to 18 form the academy’s competitive programs.

These are the students who put in the hours and may have future aspirations in the field of dance performance, said Anderson.

“They’re more serious; dance is their sport,” she added.

This year competitive dancers in grade 11 and 12 will be able to earn high school credits for some of the hours they dedicate to training. The competitive groups are split into four age categories; mini and novice teams are new this year, joining already established junior and senior groups.

Anderson said the firstyear competitors did extremely well at a recent competition in North Vancouver.

“The novice team placed sixth and 10th out of 79 group numbers,” she said. “I handpicked that team based on their confidence, passion and stage presence, and they

The weather has been very good and so has the fishing. This long weekend will be a great time to get out on the water or backcountry.

Salmon fishing: May has has been a very good month for salmon and is generally an indicator on how the summer salmon numbers will be.

Once again, Coho Point has been the most popular and most productive area for Chinook salmon.

Most anglers are trolling at 160 to 200 feet of cable, but there are many fish now being caught between 90 and 150 feet.

If you are not catching be sure to try different depth and keep one set of gear always near the bottom, providing you are in not too deep of water. Iron Mines,Westview and Backside of Harwood (west side) are producing also. Bigger Chinooks are also showing u. Look for salmon in the high 20s to Tyee’s to start coming in.

Be sure all your gear is in good shape, especially your lines and net. Grant Reefs will also pick up any time now, so if it’s a calm day try and get out there.

Be sure to have anchovies, White Hoochie, Peetz Spoons and plugs with pink and white onboard.

Local Lakes are going be a great alternative if you can’t get out on the ocean. May is the month everything in the outdoors really comes alive, especially the trout. The black ant hatch and many other bugs will get the trout feeding.

Lois Lake continues to produce many farmed rainbows. Nanton, Dodd and Inland have been very good also.

One of the benefits of being in the shop is we get reports every day from different areas from our customers. It’s great to see many ladies getting out here and catching fish. For trout, Cowichan spoon for trolling, crocodile spoons, and stop in and get some local fly patterns and you will catch some nice trout.

Remember, Lois, Khartoum and Inland are all single barbless as are all creeks, streams and rivers. Did you you know you cannot retain any trout in our local streams or rivers? Catch and release only.

Backcountry is gonna be busy this weekend, so give yourself time and take it easy on logging roads as there will be every form of transportation on our logging roads.

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For more information, please contact: im Barton-Bridges, Chair K Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee Phone: 604-485-3931 or Darin Guenette, Public Affairs Manager BC Ferries 1-877-978-2385 (toll free) or darin.guenette@bcferries.com

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1105 Obituaries

Donald Jack Lee 1933-2017

March 10, 1938 - May 5, 2018

A celebration of life for Donald Jack Lee will be held from 1 to 4 pm on Saturday, May 26, in the Thulin Room at Maritime Heritage Centre in Campbell River.

Born on May 20, 1933, in Powell River, Don made many lifelong friends here before moving to Vancouver Island in 1952. He worked for 40-plus years at Elk Falls Mill and was a volunteer fireman and ambulance support worker.

Don died October 20, 2017. He was predeceased by his parents Jack and Gladys, brothers Bob and Gord, and Les, Gord’s partner. He is survived by his wife Patricia, daughter Cathy (Mike), son Craig (Moira), five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Audrey, Gail and Jacquie, sisterin-law Janet and extended family members.

Edward Herbert Williams (Ted) July 3, 1943 - May 8, 2018

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ted, who is now with his oldest deceased son Jamie. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and wife of 53 years Marlane, his son Darren Williams (Michelle), six grandchildren, three greatgrandchildren, his mom Pearl Pauling (Al), brother Jim Williams (Laura), sister Pearlie-Ann Gibson (Rob), mother-in-law Eileen Beamin, brotherin-law Laurie Beamin (Denise), Don Beamin (Lynn), as well as many nephews and nieces.

Ted was born in Powell River. Growing up he had a wonderful and adventurous childhood. When Ted was a young boy his dad bought him a bike; he would get his fishing rod, jump on his bike and off he would go to Duck Lake, sometimes he would even stay the night.

When his brother Jim was old enough, Ted would take him along and they’d camp and fish at Duck Lake. We thought of Ted as Huckleberry Finn.

Ted did so much in his life; he’d go hunting with his dad, played hockey, baseball, soccer, skied, road motorbikes and flew planes.

What a life he led.

Ted worked in the mill for 30 years as a welder. When he retired he would still do welding for anyone. He was also the only person north of Vancouver who could weld on small planes. He was always doing things, whether welding, carpentry work or working on his ’57 Chevy.

Busy as he was Ted always had time to help people or share his knowledge. He was the most honest and truly a devoted family man. He will be sadly missed by many people.

No funeral or other services by request. In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to BC Cancer Foundation.

Our lives go on without you but nothing is the same We have to hide our heartaches when someone speaks your name Sad are the hearts that love you, silent the tears that fall Living our hearts without you is the hardest part of all You did so many things for us, your heart was kind and true And when we needed someone, we could always count on you The special years will not return, when we were all together But with the love within our hearts, you will walk with us forever.

Henry Bryce George

~Author unknown

The family of Bryce sadly announces his passing. He lived his younger years in Maple Ridge, with four spent in the navy.

In 1961, he moved to Powell River and spent many years logging, some of which were away in camps.

Bryce will be lovingly missed by his wife Anita, children Kelvin, Laura and Leila, and their families, including seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, his sister Sam and many other relatives and friends.

Thank you to Dr. Schweitzer for taking such great care of Bryce and always being there for him. Thanks also to all the staff at Willingdon Creek Village who cared for Bryce so well over the last six months.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer Society of BC or a charity of your choice. A celebration of life will be held from 12 to 4 pm on Saturday, June 9, at Royal Canadian Legion, lower hall, 6811 Alexander Street.

1100 In Memoriam

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1010 Announcements

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LOST WEDDING ring, would be appreciated if it was returned, reward will be given upon return, please call 604.578.8548.

READING GLASSES found on Fernwood Avenue. Call 604.578.8011.

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1205 Career Opportunities DRIVE YOUR CAREER with Armstrong Moving. Annual earnings in excess of 200,000.

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

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September 22, 1945 May 17, 2017 Always with you Love Wayne, Kim, Kevin, Maureen, Rick and families

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1125 Lost

In Loving Memory of

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October 30, 1978 Spiritual Journey - May 18, 1998

One Life

One day a new soul came into our lives, one soul, a life, and one spirit that could not be replaced.

For now you are gone...

You were like a “gentle breeze” in the morning, “a shooting star” on a peaceful night. You were a rose in a garden of weeds, strong yet soft to the touch.

Lives come and lives go, but your life will be treasured forever.

by Brandi Marriot (Harry) - May 20, 1998

We love and miss you so much 20 years has been a long, long time without you

Love mom Dawna Pallen, dad Calvin E. Harry, sisters Sabrina Harry and Brandi Marriott

FEMALE CAT went missing on May 15 on Courtenay Street (between Harvie and Michigan avenues). Solid grey, white bib, white on two front paws, white back legs, domestic, short-haired, seven-year-old that goes by the name Minoose. Please call 604.485.4588.

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1215 General Employment CABINETMAKER / INSTALLER HELPER Powell River Woodworks Ltd. is looking for a motivated person to assist with the build and installation processes. Please apply in person to Johann. Monday to Wednesday and Friday at 4562 Willingdon Avenue.

COAST BERRY Company is looking for an assistant to the grower for the period of June 1 until September 1.

Experience and knowledge with blueberry and strawberry growing is an asset. Please send resumé to info@coastberrycompany.com

SHEFIELD EXPRESS is looking for a part/full time employee with experience.

Apply with resume at #60 7100 Alberni Street.

1140 Card of Thanks

Thank you

Just wanted to say thank you to the doctors and nurses in the Powell River Emergency Room. I recently suffered a heart attack and the care and attention given to me was the best ever! Thank you to the emergency staff there for everything you do there every day.

~Murray Hawkins

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1215 General Employment

1230 Work Wanted

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale

JOB SEEKERS

CLAY GLOSLEE Construction

WHITE DAY bed $120,Trundle Bed $60, Pine Cabinet $100, Kenmore electric dryer $70.

Call 604.414.6518

ACREAGE FOR sale. Three minutes from city centre on Allen Avenue, fruit trees, $299,000. 604.483.1632.

HIGH PRESSURE compressed air four-stage regulating panel. 10,000 psi down to 200 psi, double set up, classco gauges. Asking $350 to view call 604.486.6979.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill Cut lumber any dimension.In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: w w w. N o r w o o d S a w m i l l s . com/400OT 1-800-567-0404 Ext:400OT. STEEL BUILDING SALE. “MEGA MADNESS SALE CRAZY DEALS ON ALL BUILDINGS! 20X23 $5,798.

23X25 $5,744. 25X27 $6,639.

30X31 $8,488. 32X35 $9,954.

One End Wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036.

6075 Recreational Property

Get free help in your job search. Resumé, career planning and coaching, workshops, training funds.

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SUNSHINE COAST Yard Work, reasonable rates mowing lawns, weed whacking, weeding, leaf removal, planting and fertilizing. Call 604.485.8348.

YOGA TEACHER NEEDED Do you like working with people? Want to be a part of a great team? We are looking for bright, energetic and certified teachers to complement our studio.

Please send your resume to info@coastfitness.ca

Concrete foundation, drainage, retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop, contracts and hourly.

604.483.6153

LOCAL HAULING, 1-ton steel dump truck dually, get into small places, topsoil, gravel, yard waste, hedge trimming and reasonable rates. 604.414.9663.

REGISTERED HEALTHCARE Aid seeking clients requiring home care assistance.

Able to perform all duties. Call 604.223.3254

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous BIO-DIESEL processing equipment. Manually operated, turns used veggy oil into Bio-Diesel. Batch size 40 US gallons. Good condition, $650 or OBO, arrange to view. Call 604.486.6979.

ESTATE SALE, furniture, household items, appointment only. Call 604.485.8444.

1215 General Employment

>> City Jobs Current job openings:

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Manager of Engineering General Labourer II (part-time) General Labourer II (part-time term) OH&S Coordinator (full-time medical leave)

All applications must be submitted online through the Employment Opportunities page at www.powellriver.ca

2018 STUDENT SUMMER POSITIONS The Powell River Regional District is accepting applications from students for 3 summer positions.

Shelter Point Regional Park: One student Haywire Bay Regional Park: One student Powell River Cemetery: One student All positions will start as soon as possible and end around Labour Day 2018.

Work schedule: 7 hours\day, 5 days per week, 2 consecutive days off. Parks employees must work weekends and holidays. Positions are covered by a union collective agreement with CUPE Local 798. For more information on rate of pay please go to http://www.powellriverrd.bc.ca/insidethe-prrd/employment-and-bid-opportunities/ on our website.

Applicants must be familiar with basic maintenance tools and equipment, capable of physical work in an outdoor setting, have excellent attention to detail and be good with the public.

Applicants must also have transportation to and from work and will be registered for school in September 2018. Deliver a cover letter indicating which position you are interested in and resume to: Attn: Regan Keil, Parks and Properties Supervisor Powell River Regional District #202-4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A2L2 Fax: 604.485.2216 Email: employment@powellriverrd.bc.ca

2080 Furniture ANTIQUE HUTCH, late 1800searly 1900s. 604.483.6503.

2145 Wanted KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, large set preferred, will consider all condition and types, please call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com RIDE-ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some.

Contact Don at 604.487.0487.

WANTED ROTOTILLER, reartine tiller preferred. A machine with large wheels with tines located on the back of the machine. Call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com WANTED TO buy old military memorabilia, badges, hats, uniforms, equipment, etc. Call 604.485.7185.

3005 Childcare Available

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604.483.8200 6965 Suites for Rent FURNISHED AND utilities included bachelor suite available at Oceanside Resort.

Security deposit and references required. $700/mth phone 604.485.2435.

6975 Wanted to Rent SINGLE RETIRED male looking for a small two bedroom home. Excellent references, call 604.302.1719.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles

BUSY BEES preschool limited space available for September 2018. To register phone Laura Ouelette 604.485.0119.

2014 YAMAHA TW200, 500 km excellent condition, $4,500.

Call 604.485.4925.

5015 Business Opportunities

9145 Cars

H I P O R K N E E REPLACEMENT? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/ Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply today for assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

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6030 Houses for Sale

Deadline for applications: 4 pm, Wednesday, May 23, 2018.

For more information contact Regan Keil at 604.487.1380.

2006 DODGE Charger RT 5.7, many extras, garage kept, all receipts, pictures available. Call 604.483.8057. or 604.485.5384.

2006 FORD Escape XLT, fully loaded, 116,190 kms, ok all weather tires, $4,000 OBO. Call 604.489.0078.

2010 GT Mustang Convertible V8 4.6L. Duel Shift, all the goodies. 11,000 km. $22,000.

604.485.9586.

2013 HYUNDAI Elantra GL, low kms, well maintained, needs nothing, recently at a Hyundai Dealership for recall and updates. $10,500, call 604.487.0097.

9160 Trucks & Vans HALF DUPLEX level entry, 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, living room, dining room, den, deck with partial view. Asking $339,900.

Call 604.223.3739.

2008 TACOMA TRD Quad Cab, 195 kms, 4.0 auto, 6 inch lift, 35 inch tires, $18,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca

8325 Sand & Gravel

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Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

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Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Saturdays 9 am-4 pm Closed holidays

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9185 Boats

1993 DODGE Diesel Ext Cab 4x4, 140k, automatic, aftermarket 4 inch exhaust, turbo housing and injectors, engine brake, $20,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca

16’ DOUBLE EAGLE projectboat. Brand new trailer. Call 604.483.4068.

9185 Boats 15’ DORY-TYPE rowboat sailboat, fiberglass over marine ply. Comes with trailer, 30’ 1980 Pelagic Trawler ready to row or sail. Will take Kubota 51hp diesel 6-9 horsepower outboard moRadar, GPS/plotter tor in trade, located in Powell $10,000 River. Call 1.204.901.0224.

Call to view 604.414.5673 16’ DOUBLE EAGLE project boat. Brand new trailer. Call 604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca 604.483.4068.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2004 SEASWIRL Striper 26’ (estate sale) 5.7 litre Volvo 1998 FORD Chassis 28’ mogas, trailer, survey great torhome, good condition. Call shape, $49,900. Call Chris 604.485.7410 604.414.3960.

24’ EX-COMMERCIAL HD/ 1988 FORD 30’ RV, moFG boat, 5.9-litre Cummins torhome, runs great, good diesel. Special for prawn and condition, 95 kms, $6,500, crab fishing, $20,000, OBO. OBO, call 604.223.2702.

1996 BIG Foot 11.5’ camper, Call 604.487.0890.

3488 BAYLINER, Cummings 3 piece bathroom, winter furengine, low hours, $80,000, nace package, basement, solar panel, $8,900. Call contact 604.483.6641.

604.483.8050 or email rapp@ 40’ TOLLYCRAFT cruiser, live.ca twin gas V-8 engines, extras, great shape, $75,000. OBO, 2085 Garage Sales 604.414.3960.

MARTIN 29 sailboat, mainsail three genoas, storm jib, 10 hp, inboard, Volvo, diesel, $12,000 or OBO. Call 604.483.4104.

MUST SELL, 28’ fiberglass cruiser, suitable for live aboard, trailer included, four-cylinder diesel engine, $12,000 OBO. MOVING SALE 604.414.4483.

Sat May 19, 9AM-12PM 6371 Chilco Avenue. 35 WESTSAIL 32, new Beta years of treasures: tools, diesel engine, dodger, GPS, furniture, camping, canning VHF, 12-volt fridge, hot water, jars, DVD’s & more! diesel stove, moorage paid PLEASE NO EARLY BIRDS! until 2019, $24,000 OBO. 604.485.2935.

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