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Youth light up choral festival

Hometown soloists and choir from New York delight Kathaumixw audiences and jury SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

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International Choral Kathaumixw brings musical talent from around the world, but hometown pride was palpable at the Awards Concert on July 6 when Powell Riverborn-and-raised singers Lauren Huguet, 15, and Jeremy Hopper, 19, took to the stage to perform.

Both won the top prizes in their categories for vocal solo competitions: Huguet in vocal solo maximum age 16 and Hopper for vocal solo maximum age 25.

For Hopper, the win came as a shock, he said.

“Honestly, I was so excited and surprised because it was such a good group,” he added. “Everybody was amazing and I didn’t really have any expectations.”

Hopper’s mother Kim agreed, adding that the local singers were at the top of the Get the Peak to Go class in competition. iPhone app now “The Powell River talent in that particular class was phenomenal,” she said. “There’s available in the definitely something in the water around here.”

App Store or iTunes Huguet and Hopper began their vocal training with Powell River Academy of Music, according to founder and artistic director emeritus of the academy and Kathaumixw festival Don James.

“They’ve gotten top training locally with Megan Skidmore,” said James. “She’s taken them leaps and bounds ahead and we’re lucky to have her here.”

This legacy of world-class education in the local musical program is evident in the achievements of James’ former student and now artistic director of the festival and music academy Walter Martella. He was one of the original members of the Powell River Boys Choir, which was founded in 1974.

Kathaumixw 2018 was the first festival with Martella at the helm. His mentor, James, could not be more impressed.

“I’m really proud of Walter; he’s doing a great job for his first round. The opening concert was just terrific,” said James. “We’re fortunate to have him in town. He’s such a multi-talented guy.”

Choir programs and the biennial international choral festival have given local singers in Powell River great learning opportunities and exposure to many other cultures.

This was key to the vision of creating the programs, said James.

Across the continent and in a very urban environment, Francisco Nunez had a similar vision of how music could open doors of possibility to young people when he founded Young People’s Chorus of New York City in 1988. A group of 45 singers aged HOMETOWN PRIDE: Jeremy Hopper, 19, accompanied by Nancy Hollmann, performs at the July 6 13 to 16 attended the Kathaumixw festival under the direction of associate artis- International Choral Kathaumixw Awards Concert. Hopper won first place in his category of vocal solo »2 maximum age 25. ROBERT COLASANTO PHOTO $479,000 BEAUTIFUL HOME + VIEW

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It was the first time a group from North America has ever achieved the honour. For most of its members, this was their first trip to Canada, let alone Powell River, said Nunez.

“New York City is a little strange in that a lot of children can live in their neighborhood for a very long time and never venture out, much less into another part of the world,” she said. “Part of our mission is to bring children from all walks of life together. We seek to not only expose them to different neighbourhoods here in our city but also to different parts of the world.”

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pressed audiences and the jury alike, said James.

“They had everything,” he added. “A lot of choirs are very good in voice production and stylistic singing, but they had proper style, movement, a varied repertoire and everything was very polished.”

It was not just their onstage performance that impressed James and the other jurors.

“It was also their attitude, presentation and interaction with other people,” said James. “It was impressive for kids.”

Programs offered by the Young People’s Chorus are open to all children. Most who join have no musical background or singing experience. Singers practice an average of six hours per week during the year with much more time dedicated to rehearsals before a performance or tour.

Academic success and life skills are another big component of the program. Tutors are available for choristers in all academic subjects as well as special courses on SAT preparation and financial literacy. To date, 100 per cent of the choristers have gone on to post-secondary education and more than 80 per cent receive scholarships.

“We’re very mindful about it,” said Nunez. “We send children out into the world and some of them go into music as a career but most of them do not. We’re trying to create good citizens.”

FEELING THE LOVE: Powell River’s Lauren Huguet, 15, thrilled local audiences with her performance at the Kathaumixw Awards Concert. Huguet won first place in the category of vocal solo maximum age 16.

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Singing in a choir is an exercise in teamwork and community, according to Nunez, something she said was remarkable about the choir’s experience in Powell River.

“We were so impressed and delighted with the people we met and so

amazed by the number of volunteers it takes to run the Kathaumixw festival,” she said. “What a beautiful thing it is for your city. What struck me the most was how much the volunteers and the town cared about the arts and about music. It was really fantastic to be there.”

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Judge fines anglers for overfishing Verdict sets precedent for Powell River waters, says Fisheries and Oceans Canada officer DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Four anglers have been sentenced with unprecedented fines, penalties and forfeiture for overfishing rockfish recently in the Powell River region. The individuals involved were found to be in gross over possession of their one a day limit of rockfish.

One of the anglers, who Powell River Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) officer Ben Rahier described as the lead person, was fined $5,000 and prohibited from recreational fishing in tidal waters for one year. Two other anglers were issued $3,500 fines, one was fined

$3,000, and they were also prohibited from fishing for a year.

“This is a real precedentsetting case in regard to over possession of rockfish,” said Rahier.

It was Powell River fisheries officers who made the discovery of the illegal fishing in May 2017, he added.

“As a result of what was found, we seized the vessel used in the commission of the offence as well as all of the associated fishing gear and the vessel contents, and that was valued at approximately $15,000,” said Rahier. “The judge deemed it appropriate to forfeit that vessel and all of its contents to the Crown.”

It is rare to get forfeiture on a vessel and all its gear, as well as fishing prohibitions and fines this substantial on recreational violations, according to Rahier.

“This is an awesome precedent for violations,” said Rahier. “It shows that the court system is taking violations of this nature very seriously and shows how

things will be dealt with in the future.”

The daily limit of one fish per day is due to various rockfish species that are susceptible to overharvesting.

“They’re so long-lived they don’t really reach sexual maturity until they’re 15 to 20 years old,” said Rahier. “If people are taking more than they’re allowed, it doesn’t take much to negatively impact the stock.”

There are five major rockfish species in the waters around Powell River and down the Sunshine Coast, including China, copper, quillback and tiger rockfish.

“The most popular is a yelloweye rockfish, also known as red snapper, and they’re the most sought-after because they’re the largest,” said Rahier. “They can get up to 30 pounds and are really good to eat.”

Meanwhile, the investigation and seizure of equipment from two crabbing vessels off Savary Island in April is still ongoing, according to Rahier, and formal

CAUGHT REDHANDED: Some of the yelloweye rockfish, commonly known as red snapper, seized in Powell River waters recently led to severe sentences. CONTRIBUTE PHOTO

charges have not yet been laid.

Rahier said charges against the two vessel masters involved, as well as the owners of the vessels and their licences, have been submitted to federal crown counsel for review.

Rahier said the best information fisheries officers receive for responding to illegal fishing is from the

general public. To register a complaint, anyone can call 1.800.465.4336, he added.

Rahier said from what he has seen and heard, there has been an increase in recreational shellfish harvesting in general this year, but illegal shellfish harvesting has yet to be seen. He stressed the importance of checking the Fisheries and Oceans website before

planning to take shellfish anywhere up and down the Sunshine Coast.

“This time of year there’s algae bloom and red tide that can come and go and sometimes closures can be last minute,” said Rahier.

“When you show up at a beach, look for signage. If there’s a sign with a skull and crossbones overtop of a clam, don’t harvest there.”

Report recommends campsite reservations New guidelines under review for Powell River’s popular Haywire Bay Regional Park DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Changes at two of the most popular regional parks in qathet Regional District (formerly Powell River Regional District) are being proposed to increase revenues and decrease costs.

Haywire Bay Regional Park and Campground has been a popular summer spot for Powell River residents for decades, as has Shelter Point Regional Park and Campsite on Texada Island.

Recommendations made by regional district staff and a consultant at the regular board meeting on June 7 include opening the parks up to reservations on a limited basis and raising fees to $24 per night, an increase of $1.

In the Shelter Point Park and Haywire Bay Campground Park report to the regional district, Kurt Pyrch Management and Consulting president Kurt Pyrch stated, “There is a sense of pride and ownership of the facilities by the locals, but this sense of ownership also translates to a sense of entitlement that needs to be considered in the operation of the parks and any changes that may be considered.”

One of the more critical recommendations is to do a better job of collecting visitor information.

Changes would include attracting

more park users from outside the region.

The report indicates 70 per cent of Haywire Bay users from May through September are from Powell River.

“But over one fifth of the visitors are not local and this clearly points to the opportunity to improve selling outside the local area,” stated Pyrch.

Building wooden structures to help open new market opportunities with kayakers, cyclists and hikers is another idea under consideration, as is improving campground maps, signs, guidebooks and fee information, and selling ice, snacks and convenience items.

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Bike race affects ferry service Regular passengers left behind as mountain bikers board first DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BC Bike Race (BCBR) will return to Powell River for its 10th year in 2019, and if it is anything like this year, passengers travelling to and from Powell River on BC Ferries can prepare for disruptions and delays.

On July 8, the sheer number of race participants and support staff caused problems on the Comox-Powell River route. Two days later, ferry service between Earls Cove and Saltery Bay was also affected.

BCBR organizers try to be as unobtrusive as possible while still delivering a bundle of people to Powell River for the race, according to co-founder Andreas Hestler.

“I know everyone won’t be happy and it does distress us to know that some people aren’t understanding or open to routine changes, but we know that will always be the case,” said Hestler.

“We will continue to work toward

a better way; it is one day a year and we do wish to be around for the long haul, so finding solutions is always our aim.”

BC Ferries issued a service notice on June 14 to give passengers a heads up that it expected July 8 to be a heavy travel day for the Comox-Powell River route, but Salish Orca did not overload, according to BC Ferries public affairs director Deborah Marshall.

“It’s my understanding from the terminal staff that the 3:25 pm sailing did not exceed the passenger licence capacity,” said Marshall in a statement. “The staff was able to count passengers on our TraCR system.”

Passenger and crew capacity is 600 people for Salish Orca. 625 participants from 40 different countries competed in the BC Bike Race Powell River stage, plus passengers in event support, sponsor vehicles and semi-trailer trucks.

The majority of mountain bikers took the 3:25 pm ferry.

Andreas said the size of the event has not changed in the last five years; it has the same number of participants and staff.

“We split up over three ferries during the day and have moved off of the long weekend to avoid jamming up people’s holidays,” he said.

“As well, we travel during the week.”

The mid-afternoon sailing out of Comox was close to 100 per cent full because of the race, which left regular passengers behind and waiting until the 7:10 pm sailing.

“We did receive some complaints from customers who experienced sailing waits,” said Marshall.

Only four foot passengers were allowed on the 3:25 pm departure out of Comox.

“While it is rare to have a sailing wait for foot passengers on our ships, it does happen from time to time,” said Marshall.

The ferry corporation gave no notice that the 3:25 pm sailing was full, unlike the regular updates it provides for major routes.

There were grumblings from passengers waiting in Comox that BC Ferries should have pulled in another vessel to handle the extra load the bike race brings, but Marshall said that was not an option.

“In the summertime, we do not have an extra vessel that we can redeploy to the route to provide more service,” she added. “We scheduled an extra sailing at the end of the operational day.”

On July 9, when the race left Saltery Bay for Earls Cove, where the riders began stage four to Sechelt, there was a service notice that Island Sky was 75 minutes be-

FERRY FACTOR: The number of participants travelling to Powell River for stage three of the BC Bike Race stage on July 9 disrupted schedules on BC Ferries’ routes the previous and following days. DAVE SILVER PHOTO

hind schedule due to accommodating extra traffic associated with the race.

On all of its notices BC Ferries states, “We recommend that for timely sailing and departure information our customers also follow @BCFerries on Twitter.”

No information was posted on BC

Ferries’ Twitter account informing passengers there were sailing waits at Little River Terminal on July 8 until 8:08 pm.

On July 9, the company issued a tweet that Island Sky was running 20 minutes late, then notices that it was 72 minutes and 51 minutes late.

Fire centre considers campfire ban A campfire ban could be in effect for the Powell River area as early as Monday, July 16.

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“We will be assessing the conditions throughout this week and the weekend,” said BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) Coastal Fire Centre communication assistant Dorthe Jakobsen in a statement.

“According to our weather information we may see warm, hot and dry conditions by this weekend and we will be assessing the need for a campfire ban on Monday,” stated Jakobsen.

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Firefighters from across Canada and the United States are heading there to help battle the fires.

Initial Attack crews are three-member first responders to fires. The teams are highly versatile and mobile, with the ability to hit wildfires first, hard and fast.

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BUSINESS »

Residential home sales drop as prices increase

Real estate market begins to balance, but not crash, says real estate board president DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River’s real estate market is correcting, according to Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president Neil Frost.

“As predicted, sales volume is down and prices are inching up, instead of jumping up,” said Frost in a statement. “The market is levelling, perhaps, but definitely not crashing.”

The average selling price for the 32 residential homes sold in Powell River in June was $363,858. On average, prices were down 0.6 per cent from June 2017 at $365,912, a drop of close to $2,000.

The median selling price fell 2.4 per cent to $349,900, which indicates half of home sales were for more than $349,900 and half sold for less. Median price is used frequently as a more accurate picture

of the market in terms of prices and growth.

The market correction is in the early stages of a return to more balance instead of an all out seller’s market, according to Frost.

An unsettled market can impact new building, with developers sitting on the sidelines until they get a better idea of where things are going, he said.

But Frost said there is continuing demand for all housing types.

“It is still busy, volume is just down from the historic highs of the last couple years,” he added.

Frost said he hopes this correction will not have a negative effect on planned development.

“I can't see why,” he said. “There are people from out of our area who are not buying here right now because of lack of new builds, and there are locals who would like a new home or upgrade.”

Meanwhile, new rules that took effect on June 15 will change the way realtors and their clients work together. The practice of a realtor acting for both the seller and the buyer, called dual agency, is now banned and will have a negative effect in Powell River, according to Frost.

INCHING UP: Real estate prices continue rise in and around Powell River, despite a reduced number of sales in the area. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

“It is affecting all small communities and small businesses,” he said,” which is what brokerages essentially are.

Dual agency has been practised transparently and legally province wide for many years, according to Frost. Regulators do not realize that the vast majority of transactions are not adversarial, he said.

Funding revives tech hub concept Proponents host series of focus groups to learn needs of possible users SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Funding from Island Coastal Economic Trust has brought the concept of creating a local hub of technology and innovation in Powell River back under discussion.

The Powell River Creative Economy and Innovation Initiative is a joint part-

nership between City of Powell River, Powell River Educational Ser vices Society, Vancouver Island University, Tla’amin Nation and qathet Regional District (formerly Powell River Regional District). Over the next six months the proponents involved will be researching ways to make this concept successful.

The technology hub was proposed for a space in the Townsite Market, which is set to open later this summer on Ash Avenue.

“We are in the middle of conducting interviews with cultural sector players and people who are operating

in the creative economy to better understand their entrepreneurial needs and opportunities and barriers for growth,” said project lead Julie Froekjaer-Jensen.

The partnership is also holding a series of focus groups for those involved in the cultural sector who currently use technology in their work and operate in the new economy, according to a recent press release.

Involving the larger community will happen later this year, according to Froekjaer-Jensen.

“Look for public events toward the end of September,” she said.

The rules were implemented by the BC government to address concerns of realtor transparency in the current market. Real estate agents are also required to provide more disclosure on how they act for buyers and sellers and full disclosure on all expected compensation.

“One of the biggest impacts of these changes is that there may be

times when your chosen realtor is unable to represent you because they are representing another client in the transaction,” said Frost.

“Listing agents won’t be able to represent their own buyers and possibly even past clients interested in their seller’s property, which has always been a key reason for the existence of limited dual agency.”

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2. MONDAY, JULY 9 Joyce Avenue, 4400 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft from a 2005 GMC Jimmy that had been parked in front of a business the previous weekend. Upon investigation it was determined that an unknown person entered the vehicle and stole a number of items, including a Sony stereo, a Garmin GPS unit and the vehicle’s dome light 3. TUESDAY, JULY 10 Kemano Street, 7200 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a theft of three cellular phones that were left unattended in individual backpacks by youths who were participating in events at Powell River Academy of Music. All were iPhones and are believed to have been stolen between 2:15 and 2:45 pm.

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Sticks and stones “Sticks and stones will break my bones, but names will never hurt me,” is a familiar childhood refrain.

With the development of Facebook and Twitter, name-calling and denigrating people, organizations and businesses have a wider platform for something that has been going on for hundreds of years.

While there are new ways to put people, organizations and businesses down, personal interactions remain as a well-used method.

People who choose social media platforms or use personal comments to spread negative comments need to realize that putting another person, organization or business down does not elevate them in the eyes of people hearing what they have to say. The opposite is true, it makes them appear smaller and more insecure than those they are attacking.

It is important to remember when you point your finger at others, three others are pointing back to you.

It is better to expend energy to It is better to expend energy become a better to become a better person person yourself, a better organizayourself, a better organization tion or more proor more professional fessional business business than to spend than to spend energy in an effort to energy in an effort to lower lower impressions impressions of others. of others.

Snarky comments and name-calling say more about the perpetrator than they do about the recipient. It takes no time at all for the person, organization or business being talked about negatively to hear about the comments. With social media, it’s there for everyone to read, and personal comments made behind the back promote distaste in both those hearing it and those about whom the comments are being made.

Unfortunately, the current president of the United States has become the world’s biggest name-caller of people in his own country and around the world. He is a shameless example of how not to behave and it is disturbing that his behaviour is emboldening others to follow his path.

Being the newest member of Rotary International, we at the Peak are impressed with The Four-Way Test and believe our community, our country and the world would be a better place if humanity lived by it.

One: Is it the truth?

Two: Is it fair to all concerned?

Three: Will it build goodwill and better friendships?

Four: Will it be beneficial to all concerned?

We, your community newspaper, would like to see this test applied to many levels where we live. Our employees, including a large carrier force, work every day to contribute positively to the fabric of qathet Regional District. We ask that you join us in living up to The Four-Way Test.

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By Todd Whitcombe Canada Day 2018 has come and gone but it is a reminder of the great country we live in. And what a great province British Columbia is.

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There are still many issues which we need to address, such as finally resolving issues associated with the Truth and Reconciliation Commission and coming to terms with the balance between economic development and environmental sustainability.

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for and, in part, it is due to our relatively stable form of government at all levels. Yet some people feel there is a need for change.

I have been talking to a number of people about proportional representation. Of those in favour of change, the general re-

No one will know just what their vote was sold for or what was on the table in the negotiations. sponse is something along the lines of making every vote count.

Something like “how is it fair that a party only getting 41 per cent of the vote gets 100 per cent of the power?”

There are a number of answers to this but the simple reality is whatever party forms the gov-

ernment essentially will get all the power regardless of what percentage of the vote they receive.

Proportional representation doesn’t change that dynamic.

Consider our present structure. The NDP are in power. John Horgan is premier despite receiving only 40.28 per cent of the vote and less than the BC Liberals, albeit by only 0.08 per cent.

Green Party leader Andrew Weaver has essentially been sidelined and the 16.84 per cent of the population who voted for him have had their votes co-opted into the coalition. Without having a say in the matter.

Change the seat allocations to be closer to the percentages afforded by the popular vote and nothing changes. The NDP would still be the dominant partner and in government. It would be their policies the government would »7

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VIEWPOINT

New voting system makes democracy stronger

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By Bob Ransford close up, democracy cast aside and, instead, party politics and political preservation prevail. That’s why I’ve long been an advocate for a new voting system that makes democracy stronger.

Soon, voters will have a chance in a referendum to scrap the first-past-the-post voting system and choose proportional representation as our new voting system.

Proportional representa-

have a say if the representatives they voted for have no way of being elected as MLAs. Proportional representation will ensure that everyone’s vote counts.

Governing is all about addressing community concerns and making decisions for the welfare of all people.

This is the software of our democracy.

In our interconnected world, where decisions of all

upgrading the software.

But the old hardware, the voting system by which we choose those who govern us, has proven to be incapable of truly representing voters.

Too many people have opted out of democracy by not voting, and many more don’t feel that political activism is worthwhile because the same small group of people they didn’t vote for seem to forever hold all the decision-making power.

We will soon have an opportunity to choose a new voting system based on proportional representation and that will mean we will have the ability to elect governments that are more accountable to voters and MLAs who will put people ahead of party interests.

Choosing proportional representation is the right choice.

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36. Cabbagelike veggies 37. Boring routine 6« VIEWPOINT: PROPORTIONAL REP 38. Shade of blue 39. Choose by ballot 40. Ancient enact and the only power Weaver could some form of proportional representaOn the other hand 59 per cent of 42. Accustomed listing wield is the threat of bringing down tion. It is easy to find examples of ma- respondents did not answernew this ques44. Emergency signal the government with a non-confidence nipulation and side dealings, of special tion, which allowed respondents to 48. Slightly open 51. Get motion. interest groups hijacking the agenda, indicate more than one answer. People 53. Underground “But having proportional representa- and of internal discord and dissent generally don’t respond to questions chamber tion means the parties must cooperate amongst the governments of these on surveys when the question does 54. Pen and come to some form of consensus,” countries. Even in the countries, such not make sense to them. In this case 55. Jolly say the PR proponents. as Norway, which are held up as exem- the question was “Which, if any, of the 56. Nights of No. It doesn’t ensure anything of plars of just how well proportional rep- following have been barriers that have anticipation the sort. It all depends on the agree- resentation works. kept you from voting?”

57. Pairs ment crafted by the leaders after the In Norway, the government does not The 59 per cent response indicates 58. Type of wood new listing election. hold a majority of the seats and the the vast majority of British Columbians 59. Auto-mishap new reminder Each leader will be seeking some form party in power did not win the popular are presently satisfied with all listing aspects

Voters can’t have a say if the representatives they voted for have no way of being elected as MLAs.

of power or some important measures in the coalition government. To get their particular interest on the agenda, they will need to sell out the rest of their principles and their supporters.

These negotiations are carried out behind closed doors without public oversight or access. No one will know just what their vote was sold for or what was on the table in the negotiations. Somehow, for the proponents of proportional representation, this is a more fair and open system.

There are lots of countries which use

vote. But they were able to build a coalition of the like-minded so as to stay in power. So much for being a fairer system.

The other common complaint I hear is people don’t like the Single Member Plurality or First Past the Post system. Except only 12 per cent of the 91,725 respondents in the provincial government’s survey on the voting system indicated they didn’t like the voting system. Only 16 per cent indicated they didn’t feel like their vote counted.

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LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

Our old first-past-the-post voting system isn’t fair. It doesn’t work to support democracy. It works for political insiders. Those insiders know how to use the system to get elected without having support from the majority of all voters.

The voting system is the hardware of our representative democracy. It is supposed to elect people to government to make decisions that represent the views of not just the people who elected them, but everyone in society. Most often, provincial governments in BC have been handed 100 per cent of the power with fewer than 50 per cent of voters supporting them. Outcomes like this make it easy to ignore the public.

I know that because I’ve been an insider. I was first attracted to become a political activist 40 years ago because I believed in the fundamental principles of democracy and wanted to strengthen them. I’ve regrettably seen,

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CULTURE »

FISHING AND OUTDOOR REPORT

Musician records album

“Thought I had bottom.” Been hearing this a lot lately, anglers thinking they have hit bottom only to have a prized halibut on the end of their line.

July seems to be the month when halibut numbers spike in Powell River; this year is no exception. Here are a few pointers as many anglers are not prepared for halibut.

Ryan Schmeister dedicates new music to region’s nature

1. The best way to catch a halibut in Powell River is to troll for salmon; they will hit the same gear.

2. Coho Point, Grant Reefs, Mace Point, Sandbanks and Thunder Bay have all produced halibut recently; 120 to 180 feet of cable is the target area.

3. Be sure to have a sturdy gaff or halibut harpoon on board and don’t wait until after you lose a nice halibut to purchase these useful fishing tools.

4. If you want to jig for halibut, be sure to use scent on your jigs.

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At the age of 20, Powell River musician Ryan Schmeister is already a prolific artist. He released Tranquility, a second album of songs written, performed and recorded entirely on his own, while celebrating his birthday on July 7.

Schmeister said his new music was inspired by the natural surroundings of Powell River and he dedicates the album to the region’s forests, mountains and lakes.

“We are so fortunate to live in a place with paradise in our backyards,” he said.

Schmeister began performing on his guitar in and around Powell River eight years ago. He built his musical skill by taking lessons with voice teacher Megan Skidmore at Powell River Academy of Music and learning musical theory and production with Tom Dowding at the Music Room.

Schmeister’s first album, which he describes at hardcore heavy metal, was released last summer under the name

Salmon fishing has been very steady. Grant Reefs and Coho Point seem to be best for a mix of chinook and coho. Out front of Powell River also continues to produce nice fish, and Sandbanks as well.

Out front of Lund and Mace Point is steady; thanks to Don and all other anglers for sending in their reports. Almost forgot, Lyn and Irv are doing well in Thunder Bay. If anyone catches a large halibut with a Peezt reel and nice rod, it belongs to them.

I have fished a couple local lakes recently and did well. Stop by the PRO shop and we will hook you up with some great flies, lures and, of course, juicy worms.

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Vorean. His musical style has evolved since that time and Tranquility takes its musical influences from diverse genres.

“Fans of Metallica, U2 and Enya will hear hints of their musical characteristics,” said Schmeister.

When he is not busy making music, Schmeister is working to obtain a nursing degree at Vancouver Island University in Nanaimo. He will be-

gin his second year in the program in September.

Tranquility is a project four years in the making, he said, and the most gratifying aspect is that he was able to accomplish it independently.

“While I’m really happy with the end result,” he said, “I’m most proud of the fact that I can call this work entirely my own.”

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When did you first get into painting?

I grew up in West Yorkshire, England, within an artistic family. My dad's brother is a career artist, teaching and selling watercolour paintings. My dad picked up pastels and created some incredibly dramatic images of landscapes. He is also an avid photographer.

Their abilities to transfer what each saw onto a twodimensional surface was inspiring. I wanted to do that.

me as I travelled the world, but was not confident in my work. I moved to Powell River in 2005 and took a couple of lessons with Ursula Medley. Ursula taught me a lot about light and dark, and I explored acrylic and oil, painting indoors and outside. Four years ago I bought myself expensive acrylics and canvases for my birthday and set up an easel in the dining room. All of a sudden I could paint. The colours worked; the images captured places my husband and I visited in our sailboat.

My art was something I put on display instead of hiding it away. In my relationship I am able to grow my art and my husband is my biggest supporter. I quit my day job three years ago and over the last couple of months I finally don't feel guilty about lifting the paintbrush while I hear others driving off to work.

What is your background?

I took art in high school and carried colour pencils and a small sketchbook with

What do you most love to paint and who or what inspires your work?

I paint what makes me

Artist Janet Southcott has made her living through printed words as an editor and writer. After treating herself to some fine quality paints and canvases as a birthday gift four years ago, her abiding interest in painting quickly became an exciting new vocation.

TAKE A PEAK: Janet Southcott happy, what interests me.

Usually, I work from a photograph I have taken and often the subject is scenery. However, I enjoy still life, flowers, birds, patterns found in nature and have tried a few portraits. I love the art of Andrew Tischler, Drew Burnham and am stunned by our local Anna May Bennett's work. They all use the most amazing shapes and palette of colours to depict what they see.

Where can people see your paintings?

Last August I joined Artique-Artists Cooperative. I also participate in the annual Powell River Studio Tour and keep a blog of my art at janetandjanet.wordpress.com/ gallery. Painting is very meditative and I believe an extremely healthy thing to do. I think art lessons should be part of everyone's benefit package.

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COMMUNITY »

Trio builds camaraderie and confidence at weeklong camp Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps provide adventure, friendship and education SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Three young girls from Powell River recently returned from summer adventures at their first-ever weeklong sleepaway camp on the lower Sunshine Coast. Osha North, Kiearrah Hobbs and Kyla Randle, all age 10 and students at Westview Elementary School, attended Camp Kakhamela, a camp specifically for children with type one diabetes.

Osha had previously participated in a diabetic camp with her family on Quadra Island, but going independently was a totally new experience for all the children and their parents.

“This was the first year for the girls to go off and do this on their own,” said Osha’s mother Amy Price.

Heading off to camp can be a big deal for any child, but for those with type one diabetes there is a

lot more to consider.

“Kyla was diagnosed at age two,” said her mother Natalie Newfield. “She hasn’t been away from us for one day. It was huge for all of us.”

The camps are run by a team of health-care professionals. Pediatric endocrinologists, doctors, registered nurses, diabetic educators and dietitians, many whom are also type one diabetics, provide the children with the highest level of diabetes education and management.

“They’re volunteering because they understand and they want to help the kids,” said Newfield.

Despite knowing the children were in good hands, it was still a difficult goodbye, said Price.

“We were so hesitant to walk away because we’ve never really been able to do that before,” she said, adding that there was no communication during the camp unless there was an emergency. “It was literally, no news is good news.”

Being diagnosed with type one diabetes introduces children to a new reality that can often make them feel different from their friends.

Osha, Kyla and Kiearrah were all under age five when they received their diagno-

ses and are lucky to all attend the same elementary school, said Newfield. But for many children there is no one else in the school or community who has diabetes, which can make it difficult to acknowledge it openly, she added.

At D-Camp young campers get a break from feeling different.

“They’re all the same,” said Price. “Even just checking [blood sugar] in public.

When you’re at diabetes camp it’s just run-of-the-mill for everybody. Everybody's normal. That’s big for them, probably even more than they can fathom.”

Children learn and are empowered to manage their diabetes themselves.

Everything from testing blood-glucose levels, priming a needle for injection and inserting a pump site is covered, as is learning how to count carbohydrates and maintain a balance between food, insulin and activity.

“At snack time I learned an apple has 15 carbs,” said Osha. “I learned a little bit about carb counting and doing site changes.”

Price said the difference in Osha’s self-assurance was evident when she returned from the camp.

“I noticed a change in confidence right away,”

said Price. “Before she had needed help with her omnipod (insulin pump) and last night she knew how to do it by herself. This was something that she learned to do while they were there.”

Diabetes Canada's camps started in 1953 with Camp Banting. The organization now operates 12 overnight camps across Canada and 10 family camps. Like any camp, the best part for the young campers was all the fun activities they participated in.

“We went swimming, kayaking, did archery, rock climbing, went for forest walks, and had talent shows and skits,” said Kyla.

The girls are already looking forward to next summer’s camp, said Osha.

“The most fun was meeting all the people in our cabin,” she said, “meeting all the friends.”

SUMMER FUN: Campers [from left] Kiearrah Hobbs, Kyla Randle and Osha North, all age 10, recently travelled to Camp Kakhamela, part of Diabetes Canada’s D-Camps program on the lower Sunshine Coast. The camp brings youth together for a week of fun, education and empowerment.

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ERINN HOBSON grade 12 service award GARRETT HOLLINSHEAD laFarge canada inc. $500 CHRISTOPHER HOLTHUYSEN dogwood district/authority award $1,250, Kiwanis cluB - Foundation oF canada $1,000, PrinciPal’s honour roll CATRIONA HOPPER dogwood district/authority award $1,250, First credit union and insurance $2,000, Powell river district teacher’s association $1,500, toBa Montrose general PartnershiP (alterra) $1,000, westview eleMentary (grieF Point school) $500, order oF eastern star $500, honour roll, grade 12 service award DEAN HOWLIN dogwood district/authority award $1,250, First credit union and insurance $2,000, toBa Montrose general PartnershiP (alterra) $1,000

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ZOEY LI BAILEY LEACH assuMPtion school Pta $500, westview agencies ltd. $500 LAURYN MACKENZIE dogwood district/authority award $1,250, honour roll, grade 12 service award JESSICA MARTIN geoFF clarKe MeMorial scholarshiP $300 KEATON MASTRODONATO Powell river Minor hocKey association (len evans MeMorial) $500 NOEMI MAZUREK Powell river PeaK (al alsgard Bursary) $500, Powell river living Magazine $250, honour roll DUNCAN MCDONALD dogwood district/authority award $1,250, Powell river citizens’ advocacy $500, Powell river youth soccer $400 NEAVE MCKINNON Judy sPreeuw MeMorial scholarshiP $500, Kiwanis cluB oF Powell river $1,000, honour roll CARMEN MILLER dogwood district/authority award $1,250

CAMRYN INFANTI cuPe local 798 $500, dogwood district/ SOPHIA MILSOM dogwood district/authority award authority award $1,250, underwriters $1,250, Knights oF coluMBus $500 insurance agencies ltd. $500, grade 12 service award CHLOE MITCHELL SPENCER JAMIESON rotary cluB oF Powell river dogwood district/authority award sunrise $500 $1,250, JiM stathaM MeMorial Bursary $500, roBert scholtens MeMorial SYDNEY MITCHELL scholarshiP $500 dogwood district/authority award $1,250, royal canadian legion #164 JACK JOHNSON (ladies auxiliary) $750, westview agencies Jesse dean BlaiKie nadalini MeMorial ltd. $500, the award oF Merit For science award $400 $3,000, grade 12 service award

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B RO O K S S E C O N DA RY S C H O O L 2 0 1 8 AWA R D S GRADE 12 AWARD WINNERS AND SCHOLARSHIPS MICHAEL MUNDAY AdriAn rAschellA BursAry $800, royAl cAnAdiAn legion #164 (PoPPy TrusT AccounT) $1,000, helmuT FrAnke memoriAl scholArshiP $600 DAVID NADALINI dAvid courT memoriAl scholArshiP $750, grAde 12 service AwArd

RACHEL PECKFORD

SOPHIA SLATER P owell r iver g Arden c luB $500, r oTAry c luB oF P owell r iver $1,000 TRENT SUNDBERG cATAlysT PAPer $1,000, dogwood disTricT/AuThoriTy AwArd $1,250, The AwArd oF meriT For science $3,000, honour roll

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SAMUEL VALLIERES kiwAnis cluB oF Powell river $1,000 COLE VILLANI dogwood disTricT/AuThoriTy AwArd $1,250, hArris & comPAny llP $200, Powell river iTAliAn communiTy cluB $500 OLIVIA WILLIAMS dogwood disTricT/AuThoriTy AwArd $1,250, kiwAnis cluB oF Powell river $1,000, royAl cAnAdiAn legion #164 (PoPPy TrusT AccounT) $1,000, Triune lodge #81 $1,000, grAde 12 service AwArd

MAYA WILLARD-STEPAN dogwood disTricT/AuThoriTy AwArd $1,250 JING ZHONG cATAlysT PAPer corPorATion $1,000, dogwood disTricT/AuThoriTy AwArd $1,250, FirsT crediT union And insurAnce $2,000, kiwAnis cluB - FoundATion oF cAnAdA $1,000, Powell river medicAl socieTy (dr. deviTA memoriAl scholArshiP) $1,500, PrinciPAl’s honour roll, grAde 12 service AwArd

JORDAN WILSON dogwood disTricT/AuThoriTy AwArd $1,250, Powell river youTh soccer $400, TexAdA islAnd communiTy socieTy $600, ToBA monTrose generAl PArTnershiP (AlTerrA) $1,000, TexAdA elemenTAry school - PAc $150, PrinciPAl’s honour roll, grAde 12 service AwArd

GRADE 8, 9, 10 AND 11 AWARD WINNERS GRADE 8 ACADEMICS PRINCIPAL’S LIST Kohen Butler Felix Gagnon Lily Henderson Andrew Krowitz Austyn Leach Benjamin Leahy-Mchugh Hyukjin Lee Ilia Mckamey Katy Mckay

GRADE 8 ACADEMICS HONOUR ROLL Marik Agius Cole Baron Rhianna Clark Ella Conroy Evan Dendewicz Andrew Durie Aurora Dyck Kaylyn Gleave Maya Gogniat Dion Harry Alana Kondra Alanna Logan Ceilidh Mavin Estelle Milsom Emma Parsons Kaleb Parsons Kayden Piniewski Matteo Porchetta Bea Bianca Salvador Danny Schreurs Austin Seregeley Ethan Sinotte Evvan Thomas Teela Trottier Jo Jo Wood Sage Worthern Mel Yerna

GRADE 8 ATHLETICS Cole Baron Macy Bryce Kohen Butler Mac Hein Andrew Krowitz Kaleb Parsons Kayden Piniewski Steven Tello Hernandez

Mackenzie Sayer Teela Trottier Layna Van Asseldonk Tate Van Hees

GRADE 9 ACADEMICS PRINCIPAL’S LIST Riley Andrews Madeline Burt Leo Head Maria Kondra Cohen Mastrodonato Ainsley Needham Jordana Pangburn Madison Penrose Annika Schmunk Amber Schur Sonia Skobkareva Caleb Vallance Ying Zhong Mya Zroback

GRADE 9 ACADEMICS Jamie Alexander Moriah Barkman Emily Bird Chelsea Butler Lily Chiasson Charlotte Danks Abby Francis Keely Goss Hanna Hobson Kyle Hollinshead Stryder Howe Jeremiah Ishawk-Laine Bria Jones Kaylie Keays Keagan Kok Jordyn Mackenzie Gavin Mastrodonato Summer Moore Emily Piccinin Aliyah Rachkowski Ariana Reid Skye Reynolds Tallula Russell Jett Schreiber Alexa Trevisanutto Dignan Winmill Latham Wyse

GRADE 9 ATHLETICS Riley Andrews Russell Bruckshaw Leo Head Ainsley Needham Jordana Pangburn

GRADE 10 ACADEMICS PRINCIPAL’S LIST Francesca Anderson Sam Baron Steve Carson Carson Cecconi Rylyn Christensen Camryn Cline Andrew Crookshank Dustin Fair Keaton Fougere Emma Gustafson Anni Lian Misty Macdonald Scott Mckenzie Will Rice Jayce Shelton Saskia Soprovich Morgan Tyler Ellayna Wikene

GRADE 10 ACADEMICS HONOUR ROLL Elle Agius Damian Altenhofen Olivia Blackburn-Hopkins Ally Boyd Cedar Butler Drew Deglan Aiden Dunlop Sidney Elliott Sophie Evans Catherine Forsythe Ben Gould Hannah Hofsink Cayce Hollingsworth Ruven Hoppe Elias James Katrina Jevons Esme Long Hailey Mayenburg Nicolo Mazurek Darian Mccullough

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GRADE 11 ACADEMICS HONOUR ROLL Wanghan Bao Kyah Boneham

Amanda Butler Regan Danks Mya Dobbin Quinn Elzer Lea Maria Fiedler Chris Fisher Sydney Ford Ace Harry Emma Indrebo Cody Johansen Clayton Kimball Taylor Kinley Kya Moore Jaxyn Oele Israelle Ostensen Katheryn Sheldon Hailey Shigeoka Jessica Sim Haley Spenst Reika Takeuchi Brooklyn Taylor Enns Ella Vallance Luvy Vishek Dylan Werner Ailisan Wrotny Nick Yu

GRADE 11 SERVICE Amanda Butler Regan Danks Lauren English Lea Maria Fiedler Isabelle Nivens Emma Piniewski Jessica Sim Reika Takeuchi

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Soccer team places third in BC Powell River Energy caps season with bronze-medal performance DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Energy U14 Boys soccer team ended its remarkable season by winning the bronze medal at the BC Soccer Les Sinnott Memorial Boys Provincial Cup on Sunday, July 8.

In the match for third place, Energy beat Vancouver KLM Mustangs 1-0.

Marcus Cramb scored what proved to be the winning goal in the first 45 minutes of play and then Energy’s defence shut down the Mustangs’ offence in the second half.

“The final game was a battle, that's all I can say; it was a rock'em, sock'em,” said head coach Tony Leach. “We had a couple of chances late and we scored just before the first half. We had a couple of chances in the second half to bury the game, that made for the last 10 minutes of the game to be an absolute crazy gong show of a battle.

Clearing the ball off the line and all

SOCCER STARS: Powell River U14 boys Energy soccer team. [back row, from left] Jan Swanson, 14, Malcolm Williams, 14, Brandon Marshman, 14, Owen Bennie, 14, Devin Cleghorn, 14, Marik Agius, 14, Ross Ciarniello, 14, Jack Padgett, 14, Jacob Duyvestyn, 14, Raffi Reghelin, 14, Evan Dendewicz, 13, and assistant coach Dan Agius, and [front row, from left] coach Tony Leach, Griffin Leach, 12, Makia Elliott, 13, Sage Worthen, 13, Andrew Krowitz, 14, Austyn Leach, 14, and Marcus Cramb, 13. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

kinds of great stuff happened.”

Leach said the game was the best his team played in the tournament.

Energy’s first game was on July 5, a 2-0 loss against the hosts and eventual silver medalists from South Burnaby.

“Our first game the boys were really nervous,” said Leach.

Against Nelson on July 6, the Powell River team turned its fortunes around and won 2-1. Griffin

Leach scored a curving goal and Jacob Duyvestyn scored on a penalty kick for the win. Energy’s last game in the round robin on July 7, a 0-0 tie with Prince George, earned the team its spot in the bronze medal match.

Eight of the best U14 boys soccer teams from across BC played in the tournament, which was won by Port Coquitlam.

Energy’s goal this season was

to win the Island Championship, which the club did by beating Bays United 1-0 for the Island B Cup championship in Victoria in February.

In April, when Powell River Youth Soccer Association hosted the 54th Annual Island Invitational Cup, Energy beat Bays United again to win its division cup in a single game, winner-take-all match between Lower Island Soccer

Association and Upper Island Soccer Association champions.

Looking ahead to next season, Leach said the roster will not change much.

“For the most part we've kept the same group together,” said Leach.

“I don't know if it's due to how well we did this year but we have a couple of players now who are interested in coming out that used to play a few years ago.”

Kings exchange defenders with Silverbacks Powell River head coach Tyler Kuntz continues to revamp blueline corps DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River Kings have traded veteran defender Andy Stevens and future considerations to Salmon Arm Silverbacks for defender Riley Hayles.

A veteran on the Kings’ blueline for three seasons, the 20-year-old Stevens was reliable and hardworking, playing 178 games for the green and gold while scoring 73 points.

“Andy Stevens didn't want to be a Powell River King,” said team head coach and general manager Tyler Kuntz.

“We want players who want to be Kings and Andy made the decision that he wanted to move on, and that's okay.”

The willingness to part ways with Stevens indicates how highly the Kings organization thinks of Hayles.

When Kuntz took over as head coach and general manager in late April, he said Stevens was a key player on the team’s back end.

“Stevens can be an elite player in this league,” said Kuntz at the time.

But Kuntz said he is comfortable with trading Stevens for Hayles, who brings the Kings a right-handed shot on blueline and capable leadership. The new acquisition is a very good defender who can skate and think, according to the coach.

“He's going to be really, really good,” said Kuntz. “We put a lot of effort into researching him. Everybody kind of thought he would be somebody that, by Christmas, we’d be really impressed with, so that's something we're looking forward to.”

In a media release announcing the trade, the Silverbacks made similar comments about their new acquisition.

“In the addition of Stevens, the Silverbacks feel that they have obtained an exceptional defender who has been developing into an elite offensive defensemen,” the team stated.

Hayles is equally experienced in the BC Hockey League (BCHL), having played two seasons with the Silverbacks, who finished at the bottom in the highly competitive BCHL Interior Division standings in 2016/2017 and 2017/2018. During his time in Salmon Arm, the six-foot, 185-pound 19 year old scored eight goals and 39 points.

Winning teams start in goal and Kuntz boasts one of the top goaltending tandems in the league with Mitch Adamyk and Matteo Paler-Chow.

“For me, it starts from that,” said Kuntz when he was hired by the Kings.

With Adamyk and Paler-Chow backstopping, Kuntz, a defender during his playing career in junior and university hockey, is packing his blueline.

In addition to Hayles, the Kings have acquired four big defenders since Kuntz’s off-season arrival: six-foot, two-inch, 190-pound Ben Wozney; six-foot, two-inch, 205-pound Brendan Saether; and the highly touted, six-foot, 190-pound Mason Snell.

LATEST TRADE: Powell River Kings defender Andy Stevens has been traded to Salmon Arm Silverbacks. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

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Dorothy Elaine Smith November 20, 1952 June 13, 2018

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Dorothy Elaine Smith. She is lovingly remembered by her husband Gary, her t wo d au g hter s K i m a nd Courteney (Steve), her brother Rick (Barbara), brother-in-law Gerry, three grandchildren, two nieces, one nephew and her mother Doreen.

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William (Bill) George Hopkins March 15, 1944 - July 5, 2018

It is with great sadness that we say “till we meet again” to Bill. He passed away peacefully at home.

Bill was born in Brandon, Manitoba, to Richard and Peggy Hopkins; he was the oldest of seven children.

Bill was predeceased by his parents and brothers Bob and Larry. He will be greatly missed by his partner of 21 years Moe, his girls Corine (Dan) and Cindy (Steve), stepdaughter Lisa (Jeff), stepson Rich (Liz), sisters Margie (Terry), Kathy (Gerry), Lorrie and Barb, grandsons Lucus, Avory and Brendin, granddaughters Lola and Elizabeth, as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Bill had a great love for fishing and hunting, but his greatest ambition was for business, starting one or improving on one. Most of all was his love for his family. Love you, always.

A celebration of life will be held on July 22, from 2 pm till 4 pm at the Carlson Community Club. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or charity of your choice would be appreciated.

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1205 Career Opportunities LPNs Needed The SCHC nursing department is looking for dedicated LPNs with an interest in addictions nursing. We are currently accepting resumes for full-time, part-time, and casual nursing positions. Applicants must be willing to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends. This position will also include holiday/call back hours. $30/ hour. Please email coverletter and resume to Naomi at: careers@schc.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career!

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COAST BERRY Company is looking for blueberry pickers July 1 - September 15. Must be reliable and have own transportation. Please send resume to info@coastberrycompany.com HOME CARE aide needed, assistance with activities of daily living, transportation, meal preparation, cleaning and personal support. Call 604.485.0373.

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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.

HAND TOOLS and a standup tool box for sale. Contact 604.487.9523.

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.

2145 Wanted 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

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5015 Business Opportunities 3000 ACRES OF COMPLETE High End Cattle and Grain Operation for Sale in Sask.

Manages 2k to 3k Cow/Calf Operation with Complete Solid Infrastructure. 200k Acres Cultivated. Contact Doug at 306.716.2671 or saskfarms@ shaw.ca

5520 Legal/Public Notices Land Act: Notice of Application for a Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that we, Roxanna and Knud Rasmussen, 5956 Central Road, Texada Island, BC, have applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Lower Mainland/Surrey for a Licence of Occupation for residential access over Crown land. The application area is over Lot 2 of District Lot 220 Texada Island District, Plan 656, connecting private land to Central Road near the Shelter Point Road intersection.

The file number for this application is 2412016.

MFLNRO invites comments on this application.

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TWO AC. wf Texada prop. 5 km south Shelter Point, asking $600,000, contact texadagem@gmail.com TWO PLUS acres Gillies Bay, two bay, two storey shop, small house needs work. Call 604.486.7224.

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

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604.485.9586.

2013 HYUNDAI Elantra GL, low kms, great condition. $9,500 call 604.487.0097.

9160 Trucks & Vans 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 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

9185 Boats 15’ DORY-TYPE rowboat - sailboat, fiberglass over marine ply. Comes with trailer, ready to row or sail.

Will take 6-9 horsepower outboard motor in trade, located in Powell River. Call 1.204.901.0224.

16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 60-horsepower Yamaha two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,100. Call 604.485.5297.

1992 BAYLINER 3058, excellent condition. Can be seen at Westview North Harbour D6. Asking $29,000.

Call 604.483.6829 or 604.483.4456.

19’ CALAIS 61 hours on 210 HP V6, leg rebuilt 2016,two scott y electr ic downr iggers, good overall condition, $15,000. Call 604.414.8155.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Certified mechanics on duty

Sell one in the Peak Classifieds

604.485.5313

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1996 BIG Foot 11.5’ camper, 3 piece bathroom, winter furnace package, basement, solar panel, $8,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca 2000 MINNIE Winnie, E450 29’, walk around bed, storage, good tires and running order. $20,000. Contact 604.483.4699.

2085 Garage Sales 3260 Padgett Road Friday, July 13, and Saturday, July 14 8 am to 4 pm (both days) Utility trailer, car/boat parts 6943 Jasper Street Saturday, July 14 8 am - 12 noon Multi-family Early birds welcome Something for everyone GARAGE SALE! Sat July 14 9AM-1PM 7184 Field St. Canning jars, records, dishes, crystal, small appliances, antique phonograph, and loads of other items!

8325 Sand & Gravel

6965 Suites for Rent AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY brand-new ocean view executive one bedroom plus den at Oceanside Resort.

Adult only living with long term lease. Stainless steel appliances, covered parking. Must see to appreciate.

From $950 per month. Phone 604.485.2435.

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604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 20 01 HONDA Shadow, 11,500 km, $3,000. Call John, 604.485.3077.

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

Call 604.485.4925.

Rock • Garden Mediums • Dump and Slinger Truck /Excavators Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Saturdays 9 am-4 pm Closed holidays

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