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Area lacks public art Artists and organizations agree creative expression needs to be more prevalent in community DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

SOARING SCULPTURE: A Powell River Logger Sports chainsaw carving of two eagles fighting is one of three wooden art pieces that City of Powell River will receive this year for its collection of public art. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO NEW $479,000 WITH A VIEW

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There is not enough outdoor public art in Powell River, according to the local arts community. What public art there is can sometimes be difficult to find, often hidden from view or unnoticed by passersby.

The Powell River arts community wants to bring public art out of the shadows and into the light, but just as art is subjective, so too are the opinions around public art, even the very issue of Get the Peak to Go needing it or not. iPhone app now “We don’t even have a collective awareness available in the that we’re lacking public art,” said Ann Nelson, ambassador for Powell River App Store or iTunes Council for Arts and Culture, a non-profit society she helped form in 2006 that administers arts, culture and heritage funding for City of Powell River.

The arts council recently began work on a new public arts centre funded by a Powell River Community Forest grant of up to $150,000 after city council approved a lease for a location above the new Powell River Public Library.

The arts council is still in the process of developing programs and exhibits, but public art has definitely entered the discussion, according to council president Nina Mussellam.

“Public art has been talked about,” confirmed city councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, who holds the arts, culture and heritage portfolio with the city and is an ex-officio member of the arts council. “We have talked about doing a public art program, possibly a mural festival because we do have some historic murals that were done years ago. Maybe we want to expand on that.”

Murals are popular and a relatively inexpensive public art form, requiring only paint, a white wall and an idea.

The murals along Marine Avenue, which run the gamut from illustrating archival photos from Powell River’s history to contemporary street pieces done by such graffiti artists as Stefan »2

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City acquires chainsaw carvings through sponsorship One of the the first contemporary public art sculptures to appear in Powell River gives some insight into the general ambivalence toward public art. It is a sculpture that was tucked away because it got in the way on the concourse of

the doors into the arena. We made them tuck it away into the alcove right beside the main door of the Evergreen Theatre.”

The current public art collection around town is highlighted by first nation totem poles. Some of the strongest

We’re not talking about tens of thousands of dollars for a bronze statue that’s going to be erected in the town square. That would be a different conversation.

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the Powell River Recreation Complex, according to Nelson.

“This great big, honking mother and child granite thing,” said Nelson. “We made them move it with a forklift because it was in our way for years over by

for that sponsorship, we get first pick of the three carvings that we would like to obtain as public art for the community.”

The city currently has six large wooden animals through its logger sports sponsorship.

“If the logger sports carving competition continues on for a number of more years we could theoretically be inundated with carvings,” said Leishman. “Where do we put them? We don’t want to tuck them away in a corner.”

Among its many benefits, public art builds a sense of community, diversity, civic identity and culture. It can also transform wasted space.

“The minute that you put in something that will generate a conversation, then that city space becomes alive again,” said Wall. “It becomes a go-to place.”

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representations of those are at Tla’amin Nation government house and Brooks Secondary School, where a welcome figure was recently installed.

Since arriving in Powell River in 2011, Wall said aboriginal art is the dominant

theme that she has seen.

“I think that’s great,” she said, “but there’s no other public space artwork.

There’s no sculptures for the sake of sculpting, like a fine art piece.”

Recently, within the last two years, the city has started to take notice of another art form.

“Look at the logger sports carvings,” said Mussellman.

“Look at those lovely sculptures we’re getting in the city.”

Due to the return of the popular event, Powell River has an inventory of chainsaw carvings that is multiplying.

There have been 22 carvings created from the past two logger sports events, 10 from 2016 and 12 from this year.

“The city gives $6,500 to sponsor the carving event at Powell River Logger Sports,” said Leishman. “In exchange

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Commissioned under a city partnership, Colin MacRae’s functional metal sculptures that are both art and bike racks have drawn praise. There are also benches, banners, gateways and signs.

Another inexpensive way to bring art into the street, something done in other coastal communities, is decorating BC Hydro and Telus electrical boxes, according to Nelson.

Public art installations can be expensive, but Leishman said ways can be found to incorporate art into the community at lower costs.

“We’re not talking about tens of thousands of dollars for a bronze statue that’s going to be erected in the town square,” she said.

“That would be a different conversation.”

Beyond the arts council, artists and gallery patrons, most residents don’t appear to notice that there isn’t much art out and about Powell River.

“A very small demographic feels we’re lacking it at this point,” said Leishman.

The larger population that doesn’t see the for need public art point to what surrounds us, according to award-winning Powell River metal sculptor Heather Wall. Her work is installed in South Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin and cities in BC, but not here.

“We’ve got all of this stuff behind us that is pretty awesome, and the stuff in front of us; all of that ocean,” said Wall. “But the actual city of Powell River has nothing that’s iconic or grand or brings our community together.”

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Anti-poverty group fuels regional funding debate Friends of Powell River requests free youth access to recreation complex

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Foulds makes court appearance The man charged with two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder related to the June 17 shooting deaths of Braxton Leask and Dylan Buckle, and shooting of Zane Hernandez, appeared by video in Campbell River Provincial Court on Monday, July 24.

Jason Timothy Foulds, 19, will make his next appearance on Monday, August 14, again by video in Campbell River, in order to give his lawyer an opportunity to review Crown Counsel’s disclosure.

No further dates have been scheduled, but the trial is expected to take place in Powell River.

Foulds remains in custody.

Cancellation causes confusion AMONG FRIENDS: Child poverty reduction group Friends of Powell River, which supports children from low-income families with new items of clothing and food at school, is branching out to provide passes for youth to use facilities at Powell River Recreation Complex. Friends’ co-founder Melanie Jordan appeared before City of Powell River’s committee of the whole recently to request support for the initiative. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

trict’s general grants-in-aid, a fund contributed to by all regional taxpayers.

“If we can have the same kind of presentation at a regional district committee of the whole, that’s important so everyone is aware of the issues,” said Brewer. “It was a good presentation and it

“It’s frustrating that not more is being done to make sure our kids are in the complex,” said Jordan. “Friends of Powell River’s goal is to get all our kids access, but I’ll start with just the kids who can’t afford to go.”

Brewer said the lively discussion following Jordan’s

It’s unfortunate the regional recreation thing came into it.

That muddied the discussion.

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was impactful.”

Jordan, who co-founded the registered non-profit, said one in five Powell River children and youth are in poverty. Powell River’s high child poverty level combined with increasingly expensive fees for use of city facilities have put up roadblocks for youth to access the recreation complex, she added.

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presentation to the committee of the whole was partly due to council not being clear what she was asking for.

“The discussion kind got off track there, but a set number of passes would be a pretty simple ask and I know everyone supports it,” said Brewer. “It’s just a matter of how we put in place the

funding or the mechanism to make it happen.”

Councillor Jim Palm said he thought Jordan’s child poverty estimate seemed high and suggested it is probably closer to between 60 and 100 students districtwide. Palm has been a longtime advocate for increasing the number of youth accessing the complex.

“It’s unfortunate the regional recreation thing came into it,” said Palm. “That muddied the discussion.”

In February, city staff proposed an expansion to the city’s recreation access program that would increase the number of passes and also change the income-level criteria to make the program accessible to more people. At the time, council decided to hold off expanding the program until it can be brought into regional recreation discussions.

Palm said he appreciates Jordan advocating to open the complex up for youth.

He said he is aware that the city’s current recreation access program, which provides 20 drop-in passes per year for people living on social assistance, does not always work for everyone and a percentage of the region’s youth are sidelined.

“We’re just trying to create another avenue so students who are in the most need are identified in the school system,” said Palm. “It’s meant to give kids a once-aweek visit for recreation and hygiene.”

Jordan said she plans to bring her presentation to the regional district committee of the whole on August 17 in the hopes of having enough passes for the start of the new school year.

“The problems poverty causes can be solved,” said Jordan. “A kid without clothes can get brand-new clothes. A kid without food can be fed. A kid without access to activities can get access. We can fix that stuff.”

Groups of onlookers and even some parade participants were left confused on the morning of Saturday, July 22, after organizers of the annual Sea Fair Parade cancelled the popular event the night before.

Low float numbers forced parade organizers to call off the event, according to a social media statement.

Parade organizers received a $2,500 grant-inaid from City of Powell River, which will be returned, according to councillor CaroleAnn Leishman.

City on hook for bottles City of Powell River will have an extra 500 stainless steel water bottles to distribute after Powell River Action Centre Food Bank cancelled an upcoming event.

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A child poverty reduction group working in Powell River schools has found itself caught in the middle of a local debate over regional funding for Powell River Recreation Complex.

Friends of Powell River directors Melanie Jordan and Lisanne English appeared before City of Powell River council’s committee of the whole on Tuesday, July 18, to ask the city to provide free complex passes for children and youth from lowincome families.

At its meeting on Thursday, July 20, council approved a $750 grant-inaid for Friends of Powell River to buy passes. Two days earlier, council suggested Jordan and English make a presentation to Powell River Regional District to help fund passes.

Providing free access to the facility has become an increasingly large issue for the city. Representatives from the city, regional district and Tla’amin Nation began meeting last month to talk about the future operation and funding for the recreation complex, which currently operates with an annual funding shortfall of approximately $2.4 million and is paid for by city taxpayers.

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1. THURSDAY, JULY 20 Manson Avenue, 5600 block Police received a report of mischief at the former Cranberry elementary school. A local resident reported hearing windows breaking at 3:30 am. Police attended to find windows broken, but were unable to determine if the damage was fresh.

2. FRIDAY, JULY 21 Powell River Recreation Complex Police received a report of mischief to a vehicle which had been parked at Powell River Recreation Complex during the previous day between 3-6 pm. The passenger side door and front fender of the vehicle appeared to have been intentionally scratched by a sharp object.

3. SUNDAY, JULY 23 Cranberry Street, 6700 block Police received a report of a stolen bicycle from a residence. The bicycle is a silver 21-speed Norco mountain bike.

4. MONDAY, JULY 24 Garibaldi Place, 4300 block Police received a report of theft of frozen moose meat from a freezer in a carport at a residence in the 4300 block of Garibaldi Place. This incident occurred overnight and neighbours reported observing a suspicious male20on a bicycle just 1. AUGUST 7300 block Duncan Street after midnight.

At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a

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2. AUGUST 23 4700 Joyce Avenue At 11:45 pm an RCMP officer was making patrols when he observed a recycle bin on fire in the alley BREAK ANDgreen ENTERS =3 behind a retail store. The fire department THEFTS = 6 attended and promptly extinguished the MISCHIEF =fire.

3 There was no damage to the building or surrounding property. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

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These are cases reported to Powell River RCMP in the past two weeks. If you have information aboutvices the crimes serving children, said listed here or any other crimes, Simons. call Powell River RCMP at A key task of the com604.485.6255 or Crime mittee Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.will be to continue

Powell River Sunshine Coast MLA brings frontline experience to government task CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Improving how British Columbia cares for its most vulnerable children and youth has long been a goal for Powell River-Sunshine Coast MLA Nicholas Simons and now he will be positioned to make that happen.

While he was not invited to join premier John Horgan’s cabinet for BC’s newly formed government last week, Simons, a career social worker turned politician, has been asked to chair the BC legislature’s Select Standing Committee on 2 Children and Youth. “ Po l i t i c s s o m e t i m e s doesn’t always come out the way you want it to,” said Simons, “but I’ll take full advantage of the opportunity given to me.”

The role of the committee is to ensure an awareness of child-welfare issues in the province and all the ser-

to hear the reports from the current BC representative for children and youth, Bernard Richard.

According to Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services board chair Hugh Prichard, Simons is particularly well suited to lead the committee.

“It’s a great thing for children and youth and families in the province to have someone who has frontline experience,” said Prichard.

“That’s an integral part of what he will bring to advance the government’s strategy for children and youth.”

Inclusion Powell River executive director Lilla Tipton said that appointing Simons to lead the committee is a wise choice by government.

“It’s totally an appropriate appointment and one that will support our community to do the work we’re doing, in terms of making sure the children in our community are well looked after and have all the opportunities 1that they need to grow to be healthy adults,” said Tipton.

Prichard said his board is “encouraged by decisions that would seem to suggest a more careful and analyti-

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cal understanding of what the actual issues are, and what things can actually be changed.”

While this will be a first for Simons chairing the committee, he sat as a committee member between 2006 to 2013. In February of 2006, Simons was selected to join the first iteration of the standing committee, which was formed as a result of the now-retired judge Ted Hughes’ report into the failings of BC’s child welfare system following the 2002 violent death of 19-monthold Sherry Charlie, an infant in foster care.

Simons said that the past provincial governments have not done enough to address underlying social problems, such as BC’s child poverty rates, factors that contribute to parents neglecting or mistreating their children.

He added he would like to see more support for children in care who are currently aging out of the system at 19 years old, and more support for foster families.

The standing committee is made up of sitting MLAs from both sides of the legislature. Simons said that the committee will announce its full membership by early September.

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Wildfire risk high CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Conditions in the woods remain tinder dry despite recent rainfall in Powell River and that has officials reminding the public that fires are still banned.

An open fire ban including Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, Sea to Sky Corridor and the Sunshine Coast went into effect on Thursday, July 6, and will remain until October.

The ban applies to Crown and private land not covered by City of Powell River, Savary Island and Texada Island open burning bylaws.

It also covers Powell River Regional District campgrounds, backcountry forestry recreations sites and provincial parks.

Regional district manager of emergency services Ryan

Thoms said light rain after extended periods of dry weather may give the public the impression it is safer to light campfires, but the province’s fire ban on the coast is still in place and the danger of errant sparks starting a larger blaze is still high.

“It’s not time to burn anymore,” said Thoms. “If people aren’t taking it seriously they should be ready for a big fine.”

Violators face provincial fines ranging from $1,150 to $10,000 and a year in jail.

They may also be held liable for all firefighting and associated costs if their campfire or other burning contributes to a wildfire.

Thoms and Powell River Fire Rescue deputy chief Rocky Swanson said fire departments have been vigilant during this period of higher risk and crews have been responding to reports of backyard burning and beach fires.

“We’re trying to get the word out that there’s no wood burning of any kind permitted, period,” said Swanson.

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Coastal Fire Centre fire information officer Marg Drysdale said that between Saturday, July 15, and Monday, July 17, more than 50 illegal campfires were reported to the fire centre from locations on BC’s south coast.

Illegal fires have been an ongoing issue, so officials will be stepping up enforcement throughout the fire centre’s region, which includes Powell River, said Drysdale.

“If people are caught with a fire,” said Drysdale, “they will likely be getting a ticket.”

Drysdale said a ticket for lighting, fuelling or using a fire against regulations carries a fine of $1,150 and that anyone sitting around the fire may also be fined.

Meanwhile, as the province extends its state of emergency due to nearly 190 wildfires burning in interior communities displacing more than 16,000 residents, cigarette smokers are also being reminded to watch their butts.

Those caught tossing lit cigarettes from a vehicle window, an offence under the BC Wildfire Act, face a $575 fine.

Province raises assistance Disability and welfare increases slated for September CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

An increase to BC disability and welfare rates will improve the lives of those living in poverty, but more help is needed, according to local poverty advocates.

Premier John Horgan announced on Thursday, July 20, that his government would be following through with its election promises of raising monthly welfare and disability rates by $100.

The increases will take effect on September 20 and cost the province $180 million per year.

April marked 10 years since the last time the government raised the basic assistance rate. Currently, a single per-

son receives $610 per month and a single parent with one child receives $946 a month. Those monthly rates will go up by $100, as will the current BC disability assistance rate of $1,033.

Powell River Community Resource Centre manager Martyn Woolley said the added money will help his clients, but more is needed as a tight rental market has contributed to increased cost of living.

Woolley said he is looking for the new government to follow through with its promises and step up to reduce the amount of poverty in the community.

“We’ve gone through a very lean time with the Liberal government, which had a different focus,” said Woolley.

“When they start talking about the how much money is left over as surplus, all I can say is that you made that off the backs of poor people.”

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“It will help,” said Clark, who said her rent was just increased by the same $100. “I’m impressed, but I’m hoping that it’s not just a gesture of goodwill and then we never hear from the provincial government again.”

Clark said before the premier’s announcement she thought she would be paying for her recent rent increase from her monthly food budget.

According to statements made by Horgan, the $100 raise in assistance is only a beginning and the provincial government is planning on bringing forward a comprehensive child and family poverty reduction plan.

Inclusion Powell River executive director Lilla Tipton said she is impressed that the new NDP government has moved to prioritize the rate increase.

“It’s amazing and wonderful that the government has chosen to move on that so quickly,” said Tipton. “It’s still significantly low, however, and BC has a significantly high living cost.”

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Funding follies When Friends of Powell River appeared before City of Powell River committee of the whole recently and asked for free recreation passes for youth in poverty, council missed the opportunity to do the right thing, no questions asked or red tape necessary.

Instead, councillors suggested the child-poverty reduction group make a similar presentation to Powell River Regional District as an opportunity to continue a larger discussion about regional recreation funding.

Two days later, at its regular meeting, city council did give the Friends $750 to put toward buying passes, but the optics that the city cares more about political manoeuvring than its underprivileged youth had already been established. It’s not true, but it looks bad.

Powell River is a caring community and there is no doubt our city council reflects that caring nature, but work needs to be done to prioritize community requests. Council has to find a way to be less reactionary, measure the funding requests it receives and spend more time Council has to find a way to deliberating on be less reactionary, measure them. This is a glaring area for the funding requests it improvement. receives and spend more time On paper, deliberating on them. This is a complex passes have value and glaring area for improvement. put a draw on staffing and resources at the recreation centre, which is already running on a deficit of approximately $2.4 million per year, but providing free access to the recreation centre for youth from families below a certain income level would be an important program that could easily be set up.

Most families who could benefit from free passes would not be able to afford them in the first place, so there would be no significant loss of revenue.

This kind of program wouldn’t need a set funding base and could be established well in advance of any form of regional recreation funding.

Meanwhile, while only $750 is being given out for a proven need in the community, a $2,500 grant-in-aid was used to fund a Sea Fair Parade that was poorly organized and never happened (fret not, this money will be returned).

And in times of fiscal restraint, $5,000 from a separate reserve fund was used to buy stainless steel water bottles to give away at events and sell to complex patrons. So the city will have a stockpile of water bottles, but only $750 to give to youth who need help now.

It is time for city council to thoroughly analyze its funding requests, carefully prioritize them and make sound decisions that benefit the community the most.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Access requires upgrade

By Jerry Eskes We have a world-class trail system in Powell River. However, when navigating through clouds of choking dust or over stretches of non-gravelled mud with everpresent, bone-jarring potholes, the access road to the Duck Lake/ Mud Lake area just does not measure up.

I decided to make enquiries and was advised that this road from the south end of Haslam Lake to the junction at the 11-kilometre sign just past Mud Lake is just another forest service road. This basically means such a road is there for logging industry access.

Although this particular road is not restricted, public use is not really welcome.

I was told many small vehicles are the main cause of the potholes and not the larger log-haul-

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ing trucks. I was also told maintenance (grading) of the road, for the most part, falls to any logging company using the road for moving equipment or for log extraction. In other words, it is the logging company’s decision whether

for that is very small and Duck Lake Road is no more of a priority than any other forest service road.

Although everyone I talked to was in agreement that the road was in rough shape and somewhat sympathetic, no solutions were forthcoming.

Recognizing the thouAlthough everyone I sands of hours of voluntalked to was in agreement teer labour spent every year, not only to build but that the road was in rough to maintain these trails shape and somewhat with no taxpayer money spent, and the simple fact sympathetic, no solutions that these trails offer a were forthcoming. world-class experience to local users and visitors to to grade the road or not. the area, there has to be better I stopped in at the local quality road access, just as there Ministry of Forests office to en- would be to any such facility quire further and was told the anywhere. forestry branch will grade and gravel forest service roads from Jerry Eskes is a Cranberry time to time, but its budget resident.

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Road woes As someone who drives the local forest service roads daily and deals with the serious dust and pothole issues, I was baffled at the controversy over Nootka Street [“Residents rally for road upgrade,” July 19] when I recently drove that stretch of road to visit a friend.

The road was in excellent condition compared to many others I use. My friend who lives up there commented that perhaps it would help if his fellow Nootka residents slowed down a little.

I have attempted to walk my granddaughter along there and was appalled at the high speeds of some of the drivers.

I can suggest a simple solution: perhaps the residents should petition the provincial government to expand the boundary of the city to include their enclave. That way their property taxes would come to the city to help pay for such things as Powell River Recreation Complex and the many city parks they use. It would also help us to cover the $1-millionplus we city residents provide to the Powell River Regional District every year as a contribution toward their administration and regional parks.

Asking city residents to cover additional costs for the benefit of those who do not live in the city is rubbing salt in the wound of taxpayers whose property taxes were just increased this year.

If Nootka area residents became city residents they might elicit more sympathy.

Wayne Brewer Westview Avenue

Savage acts As someone who has worked in two wildlife recovery centres, I want to

commend Murray Dobbin for his thoughtful piece [“Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors,” July 19], which will no doubt draw defensiveness from some people, who need to stop living in denial.

It has been known for a long time that cats do not need to be let outdoors to lead happy, healthy lives.

Freedom from fleas, parasites, cars and dogs (or other predators, including humans) lead to longer and healthier lifespans.

Veterinarians, BC SPCA, humane societies and others have repeated this again and again. It is equally certain, as Dobbin points out, that outdoor cats are the numberone driver toward extinction of bird species.

Birds are not the only animals preyed upon by cats. In wildlife recovery, I cannot count the number of animals brought in after being savaged by someone’s cat or dog. One of the hardest sights I encountered was a handful of tiny, day-old baby rabbits whose mother was torn apart right after giving birth. The woman who brought them in witnessed her neighbour’s dog in the act. Sadly, there was nothing to be done for such young creatures and the entire litter was euthanized. What a sad waste.

Dobbin is correct: pet cats and dogs do not rely on their kills for food; they kill for fun.

I have lived with cats all my life and know for a fact they adapt extremely well to a life indoors if given attention and the proper environment. It is pretty tiresome to clean up dead birds and cat (or dog) feces in my yard because other people let their pets run loose for no legitimate reason.

These people are really just projecting their own needs and preferences onto their

animal companions and have no idea (or do not care) what they are up to. Many of these same people claim to care about animals. This is simply untrue, since they give no thought to the welfare of birds and other species being preyed upon by their free-ranging pets.

Marusha Taylor Courtenay, BC

Disappointing narrative I was extremely disappointed to read last week’s cover article [“Visiting hikers conquer route,” July 19].

It’s not surprising to see the local paper trumpeting the Austrian hikers’ false braggadocio about “conquering” Canada’s “last frontier” without consulting with the local mountaineering community to see if indeed the group’s two-helicopter-drop journey warranted such acclaim.

The real sadness comes from reading such triumphal colonialist language repeated after the paper expressed such a different opinion a little under a month ago in publisher/ editor Jason Schreurs’ article [“Editorial: Colonization 150,” June 28].

In the piece, Schreurs wonders what 150 acts of reconciliation would look like? Well, a real start would be the Peak not continuing to replicate the colonial narrative.

As part of traditional Squamish territory, the mountains that lie within the Third Crossing route are places to be respected, not frontiers to be conquered.

Mel Edgar Kamloops Street

Extreme sarcasm There has been some discussion regarding tree cutting lately [“Committee

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continues tree bylaw discussion,” July 12]. I say let’s not worry about it. Let’s remove all the trees and do our part to speed up global warming.

The sooner we get rid of the human race, the sooner the planet can do a reboot.

In the interim, let’s make sure we have new housing for people who want to move here. Don’t mention to people that want to move here that there is a shortage of doctors, though. We want to make sure that the people that move here, mainly those who are well-off, can compete with the existing citizens of Powell River for doctors and hospital space.

This will encourage an extra tier in our health care system when doctors notice that there is a large segment that need health care and have the money to pay for it.

We will also create jobs like they did in Florida. Instead of alligator-removal specialists, we’ll have general wildlife-removal specialists.

Not to worry though, the wildlife will be relocated and not killed.

Bambi and Yogi will live in harmony with all the other wildlife that are relocated to a special habitat where there are live-feed video cameras.

We can watch the animals living in harmony with each other, because that’s what animals do.

I’m sure that since developers are people like you and I, profit will take a backseat to the common good.

Henry Hill Bowness Avenue

Parade a joke Sea Fair Parade is a joke [“Parade continues,” July 5].

Let it go. No one is going to get involved. It’s over. Get over it. Sea Fair’s dead. Rest in peace.

Dave Thickett Quadra Avenue

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33. Grasp 34. Type of nut 35. Fools 36. Baby’s furniture 38. Most broad 39. Choir elements 41. “Of ____ I Sing” 42. Dampness 44. Clips 48. Stir emotionally 49. “Curly ____” 50. Copyread 51. Change for a five 52. Snakelike swimmer 53. Not accept DOWN 1. Agent 2. Draw even with 3. “____ by Myself”

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COMMUNITY »

University offers adventure tourism program Curriculum will prepare students for employment in growing recreation sector DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Beginning in the fall semester Vancouver Island University (VIU) will be introducing a new, one-year certificate program in adventure tourism and recreation. The curriculum is split with half of the course spent on in-class studies and the other half outside doing field skills.

“There are a number of industryrelated or skills-related certified courses in the program,” said VIU Powell River campus administrator Greg Cran.

Those certifications include paddling, radio operation, first aid and field leadership. The general studies program offers a foundational overview of eco-adventure tourism, with courses focusing on the industry’s relationship with natural resources and the environment, coastal and cultural interpretation and sustainable tourism.

The program is intended to prepare students for assistant level guiding. The fall and spring semester concludes with an internship.

“There are a few of these programs in the province, but this one would be a coastal experience,

rather than a mountaineering experience,” said Cran.

The program serves educational needs and a growing demand from within the local outdoor tourism sector for a qualified labour pool.

The industry has shown keen interest in expanding eco-tourism and adventure related experiences, according to Cran.

“This is an opportunity for individuals to work within the local industry,” he said.

The outdoor component will be delivered through Terracentric Coastal Adventures in Lund and utilize the facilities at School District 47’s Outdoor Learning Centre at Haywire Bay. Educators and industry stakeholders have recognized the need to develop local learning programs in adventure tourism for 15 years, according to Outdoor Learning Centre director and Terracentric co-owner Hugh Prichard. School District 47 has been progressive in offering introductory courses in outdoor experiential learning through Brooks Secondary School, beginning with the Brooks Outdoor Adventure Travel and Tourism Program that focused on outdoor education and included first nations studies, team building and leadership.

“Kindergarten to grade seven have mandatory educational experiences through the centre,” said Prichard. “At grade seven, every kid gets a multi-day experience and then at grade or 11 or 12 they

OUTDOOR LEARNING: A new program at Vancouver Island University will teach students about the growing adventure tourism industry, with an outdoor component through Terracentric Coastal Adventures in Lund.

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can be part of the program, and now there’s a next step in that.”

Cran said that some of the courses being taught in the new program will be dual credit with School District 47.

“School district students are able to take VIU-related courses for credit, which means that they

would have credit both within VIU and their K-to-12 graduation,” he said.

Instilling the benefits of an outdoor learning experience at the elementary and high school levels lays the groundwork for the new VIU course and a demand by the local industry to increase its

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Charity drive seeks sports gear Powell River Recreation Complex joins forces with Jumpstart program to collect equipment

The Senior Citizens Association of Powell River is pleased to announce the winner of its recent 50/50 draw.

Ingrid Armstrong was the lucky person to receive a cheque for $2,540.

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A joint project between Powell River Recreation Complex and Canadian Tire Jumpstart is aiming to allow more children to participate in local sports by providing them with adequate equipment.

Due to the expense of playing sports, the idea of a used-gear drive has been considered by recreation complex staff for some time. A chance conversation between City of Powell River manager of recreation Neil Pukesh and Powell River Jumpstart chapter chair Michelle HodgkinsonKristof resulted in the equipment collection drive currently underway at the complex.

Used sports gear donated by the public during the drive will be sold in late August at a reasonable cost.

Proceeds from the sale will go to Jumpstart, a charity that assists in covering youth sports participation costs including registration, equipment and transportation.

“We try to keep the children in need active all year long,” said HodgkinsonKristof. “Each child qualifies for up to $400 per year.”

Youth from low-income families who want to play sports are often shut out from participating due to the cost involved.

“We’re trying to eliminate some barriers for people taking our programs or going through the skate club, or minor hockey or minor soccer,” said arena and sport program coordinator Ray Dubé, “and do anything we can to get the kids involved at a reasonable price.”

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participation in sports is a big expense for any family.

For low-income households it is unaffordable, particularly for hockey, which is the most expensive sport with an average equipment cost of about $1,200 per year. Baseball and basketball can cost between $120 and $500, while soccer is the least expensive with annual gear costs of between $60 and $300.

In addition to sports organizations gaining more players, other local groups also benefit from the Jumpstart program. According to Hodgkinson-Kristof, Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association was the largest recipient of Jumpstart funds in 2016, with donations primarily going toward registration fees.

“We’re not just sports, we also do dance, boy and girl scouts programs and anything that is defined by the Jumpstart charity,” said Hodgkinson-Kristof.

The payback for providing youth with opportunities to participate in sports and other activities is worth the effort, she added.

“We’ve had a lot of feedback,” said HodgkinsonKristof. “Once the child is

involved, you see the change in their disposition, their leadership and how outgoing they are.”

Jumpstart raised $22,000 locally in 2016 and continues to grow. HodgkinsonKristof said 100 per cent of the funds stayed in Powell River.

“Every year we help more children and every year we haven’t turned away a child due to budget constraints,” she said.

Dubé said despite it being the first attempt to collect used gear from the community, he anticipates a positive response.

“It is tough because a lot of people sell their gear online,” said Dubé. “We don’t know how much equipment will be donated, but it’s a chance we’re willing to take.”

Dubé said donated gear has to be in decent or better condition.

“We want stuff that would be usable and it can be for any sport,” said Dubé.

“We’re looking more for soccer and hockey, more of the staple things, but anything would be welcome.”

A bin has been set up at the recreation complex for equipment and uniform donations.

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Children shine at Fun in the Sun Family Place fills Fridays with social activities for youngsters ANDY RICE Peak contributor

A popular Friday morning activity series known as Fun in the Sun has local families basking in its rays once again this summer.

The program is provided

by Powell River Family Place and geared toward children from zero to six.

Summer students Yvonne Webb and Jeremy Hopper have risen to the challenge, organizing a host of social activities with a different theme each week.

The first of four Fridays kicked off at Willingdon Beach on July 21 with a Hawaiian Luau extravaganza, complete with hula hoops, volcanoes and even a little unexpected rain.

“The next is Under the Sea, so we’re going to have the coast guard come and bring their boat and actually let the kids walk on it,” said Webb, “and then for August 4 we’re having a circus theme and we’re getting a bouncy castle.”

The last Willingdon installment, set to take place

on August 11, will be devoted to wildlife and will feature demonstrations from Wildlife BC. After that, the program will move to Larry Gouthro Park for one final Friday of the season on August 18, where attendees will join in a celebration of all things science.

Regardless of theme, Fun in the Sun always ends with a snack and a story, presented with the support of Powell River Public Library, Powell River Literacy Council and Safeway.

Since its inception in 2004, the free event has catered to all families in the community, but especially those in low-income situations.

“Overall, it’s usually around 60 families that come out,” said Webb, adding that as many as 100 have shown up on sunnier days in the past.

According to Alena Devlin, who brought sons Alex and Patrick to the July 21 event, Fun in the Sun fills a void for children’s activities during the summer, when many of the regular programs in the community have gone on hiatus.

“It’s really awesome, because we get used to going to Strong Start and other programs in the wintertime, and then all of the sudden the summertime comes

and you wonder what to do with your kids,” said Devlin.

“Between Family Place and Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services, there is something for little kids every single day of the week.”

The wide assortment of structured activities is another thing that keeps Devlin and her boys coming back to Fun in the Sun. “They love to go to the parks and everything, but it’s nice for them to get social interaction and play,” she said.

In Webb’s short time as program coordinator, she said she has seen firsthand the effect Fun in the Sun has on the community. Parents will often call Family Place asking for bubble recipes or activity lists, based on something their child has done the previous Friday.

“This program inspires them to do other little projects with their kids,” said Webb. “A lot of parents are wanting to recreate a lot of the things we do at the event, so that’s great.”

Fun in the Sun runs every Friday at Willingdon Beach from 10:30 am to 12 pm, until August 11, before moving to Larry Gouthro Park on August 18. For more information, call 604.485.2706 or visit prepsociety.org/ familyplace.

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CULTURE »

Blues and roots take over Texada Leonard Cohen tribute highlights annual weekend music festival DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Music festivals grow up so fast.

In 2015, Texada Island Blues and Roots Festival was a small idea in the mind of festival director Gerry Childress. Now the annual event has new and returning acts clamouring for a place on stage and all accommodations in Gillies Bay are booked for Saturday, July 29, and Sunday, July 30.

The annual event is going through a growth spurt in its third year at Gillies Bay Ball Park and organizers have had to turn some performers away, according to Childress.

The festival of blues, roots, folk, country and gospel music can almost be called the 100-kilometre musical diet. What distinguishes Texada Blues and Roots from other music-themed gatherings is its diverse selection of acts. All must come from within little more than an area the size of a thumbtack on Google Earth. Every performer lives within a 100-kilometre radius of Gillies Bay. “There’s so much great talent within 100 kilometres and they all want a place to play,” said Childress. “The word got out about the festival and we had many peo-

HOMEGROWN TALENT: The Texada Boyz [from left] David Spragge, Ken Soles, Garnet Avery and Doug Saunders perform at last year’s Texada Island Blues and Roots Festival, which has become a popular summertime music event. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ple phoning us this year and wanting to perform.”

Oliver Swain is the only performer from just beyond the boundary.

The Victoria-based artist will not be bringing his band, Big Machine, which increases the chances of Swain performing his solo rendition of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m on Fire” on his banjo.

If Swain’s appearance is not worth the price of admission alone, a Leonard Cohen tribute the Juno-nominated musician is organizing should be. Powell River’s Devon Hanley and Pat Buckna will join Swain for the set.

“Oliver toured and released a

whole album of Leonard Cohen songs revisited called Tower of Song,” said Buckna. “There are interesting interpretations of Leonard Cohen and right now we’re going to need to get together and figure out how we’re going to do it.”

A s Cranberr y Community Hall Association vice-president, Buckna has booked Swain to play at Cranberry Hall in the past and describes him as a brilliant and engaging performer.

Hanley has appeared at the festival previously, but the Cohen tribute is the only aspect she is involved with this year. She said

she was thrilled to be asked to take part.

“To be honest, I didn’t listen to a lot of Leonard Cohen, but I listened to a lot of other singers singing his stuff and I loved the honesty in his writing,” said Hanley.

Other performers from Powell River include Lukah Bouchard, who will participate at the festival for the first time, Ron Campbell and his band Blues Busters, who have played at Texada Island Blues and Roots Festival since year one, and jazz band Take 5.

Ryder Bachman Band headlines Saturday’s lineup, and if the name sounds familiar, it should

be. Bachman’s famous uncle Randy was a member of seminal Canadian rock bands BachmanTurner Overdrive and The Guess Who. “Ryder is one of these guys who plays every day somewhere,” said Childress. “He’s also going to head up the gospel hour. We did that last year and had four different acts get up on stage and do it together; it was impressive.”

Rounding out the lineup are Tina Jones, Andrea Smith, Ben and Wendy, Bev Finch and The Texada Boyz.

For more information, go to texadabluesfestival.com.

Comeback of a 1960s throwback DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Ron Spreeuw’s 1966 Chevrolet Corvair has appeared on the covers of numerous car magazines.

Spreeuw did all the work on the classic sports car and made it into more than a restoration. The history of the Corvair, built between 1960 and 1969, is one of controversy. The debunked issue of the vehicle’s handling and General Motors’ ethics were famously brought into question in consumer advocate Ralph Nader’s book Unsafe At Any Speed. The Corvair is also notable for being the only North American-built car with a rear-mounted engine. In 1966, about 240 Chevrolet Corvair convert-

ibles were made in Canada.

Spreeuw’s has timelessness in its engineering and design with technology added to enhance its performance.

How did you become owner of the car?

I found it here in Powell River. I was looking for a mid1960s Chevy convertible with a V8 and a four-speed. I got three out of four. It has a six-cylinder in there. As soon as I saw it, I bought it, took it home and thought, “Oh man, I have the Yugo of Chevys.”

How much work have you put into it?

I spent two and a half years welding on it. It was in really bad shape. It took five years for me to get it originally on the road. I took it off the

road in 2005 and put it back on the road in 2010. And, of course, you never quit working on them. You’re always tinkering and doing something to them. But that original build took five years.

What is the technology you have added?

I put airbags on it, fuel injection, airbag suspension underneath, air pump onboard, air tank underneath the seat and solenoids above the transmission.

What is its value today?

I bought it for $3,000. I’ve had it appraised at $40,000, but I have $48,000 in receipts into it, plus all of my time. So it’s worth way more than that to me. My daughter has dibs on it in my will.

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SPORTS »

Villa loses challenge

Powell River Villa was given one more chance to stay in Division 2 of the Vancouver Island Soccer League on Sunday, July 23, during a challenge match against against Victoria’s Fernwood Town, but defensive breakdowns kept the team relegated to Division 3.

Despite a strong start, excellent goaltending by Corey McCracken and an impassioned push in the second half to tie the game, Villa ended up on the losing end of a 2-1 match at Timberlane Park.

“It’s a tough day,” said McCracken. “The whole season was riding on this game, so it was a very disappointing loss.”

Finishing last in Division 2 in March, Villa was already prepared to move down to the third division, but due to the Cowichan team drop-

fender that led to an easy goal by Fernwood.

Villa lacked energy near the end of the first half, but were kept in the game by a fired-up McCracken, who made several key saves, including some spectacular lunges to collect the ball from Fernwood strikers.

“We were all playing with our hearts on our sleeves and with a lot of passion,” said McCracken.

Villa came out in the second half with a noticeable boost of energy, thanks in part to bringing veterans James Smart and David Bertrand into the match.

“We started with a couple of veteran players on the bench, giving us the option to change the game, if needed,” said Zroback. “Those subs were made at half time and we commanded the second half.”

Villa were able to tie up the game in the first few minutes of the second on a play that started at mid-field with a slick pass by Kurtis Dennison, putting veteran forward Kye Taylor oneon-one with the Fernwood goaltender.

“Kurtis made some moves and got past a couple of

their guys, then sent the ball into Kye, and Kye got around their keeper and slotted it into the corner,” said McDonough. “That was what we wanted, to get Kye isolated, but we just couldn’t shut the door after that to get the result we wanted.”

Fernwood took the lead with a late goal in the second half and Villa wasn’t able to find the net again, a familiar story during the club’s disappointing season.

“It’s those defensive mistakes that really hurt,” said McDonough. “We were good enough to get a winning result; we just need to be more focused defensively because that lack of focus resulted in two goals today.”

Still on the bench beside Zroback and animated throughout the game, McDonough said he is optimistic that Villa will do well next year in Division 3 play.

“We’ve got some new player personnel coming in that will give us other options, so I’m excited to see what happens in the coming year,” said McDonough.

Before the game, the two teams held a moment of silence for fallen Villa players Braxton Leask and Dylan

Senior golfers play for titles Six local players in the field vying for provincial titles at Myrtle Point Golf Club DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

HOMETOWN HOPEFULS: Senior golfers John Lloyd [left] and Chuck MacBey are two of six Powell River players competing in this week’s 2017 BC Golf Association Senior Men’s and Super Senior Men’s Championships at Myrtle Point Golf Club.

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Golf enthusiasts suffering withdrawal after the 2017 Open Championship can catch the prestigious 2017 BC Golf Association Senior Men’s and Super Senior Men’s Championships at Myrtle Point Golf Club on Wednesday, July 26, with the final round on Thursday, July 27.

Even non-golfers are invited to be part of the gallery and golf-clap, according to Myrtle Point marketing manager Jayme White.

“Spectators are welcome to attend and watch some of the best golfers around,” said White.

Powell River golfers in the field of 155 are Chuck MacBey, Terry Newsham, John Lloyd, Wes Irwin, Paul Sian and 2017 Malaspina Open seniors champ Rye Kuntsi. They’re all Myrtle Point members and entered in the senior’s division.

“The best holes for spectators to watch from are the first hole tee box, and sixth and 18th greens,” said White. “The best time to watch is late morning to early afternoon.”

Among the 155 competitors are Sandy Harper, who won the PGA of BC Championship in 1986 and 1989 and the 1984 BC Open, and 2014 Canadian Men’s Senior Champion Doug Roxburgh.

Roxburgh shot a two under par 69 to claim a wire- towire victor y for his national seniors championship.

The senior men’s category is for amateur males 55 years old and up, and the super senior men’s is for those who are 65 years and older.

HARD FOUGHT: Powell River Villa player Daniel Paul heads the ball toward Fernwood Town’s end in a winner-take-all challenge match on Sunday, July 23. Villa lost the game and will stay in Vancouver Island Soccer League’s Division 3 next season. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

Buckle. It was the first time Villa took the field since the death of the two young men in June.

Vancouver Island Soccer League president Vince Greco was in attendance at the challenge game to show his support.

“We wanted to come here today to show that we care about the Villa group,” said Greco, “and that we’re here to support them in any way.”

McCracken commended

his team for their effort on the field under difficult circumstances. He said Villa will return with a fresh perspective next year in Division 3.

“There were a lot of thoughts behind this game because of the circumstances. Again, it was a very tough loss,” said McCracken. “We will regroup and carry on.

We have some great depth with some of the young guys coming up next year.”

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ping out of the second division, Villa and Division 2 runner-ups Fernwood battled Sunday for dibs on the empty slot.

“Fernwood is as good as any team in second division,” said incoming head coach Chris McDonough.

“They got promoted today instead of us, and they’ll do well in second division.”

McDonough took over as Villa head coach after what the team thought was the end of their season. Rules of the challenge game dictated that only last year’s roster play and coach, making McDonough ineligible.

Villa president and acting coach for the match Jamie Zroback said two crucial mistakes cost the club.

Both Fernwood goals came on defensive breakdowns that were a mainstay in the Villa’s disappointing season last year.

“Take those two mistakes back and we were the better team and we commanded the play,” said Zroback, “but that was the story all last season.”

Villa fell behind early in the first half of the challenge match on a miscue by McCracken and a Villa de-

We are a community We live together We work, play and grow together We grieve together Together, we heal

Powell River Hospice Society (PRHS) offers free, confidential grief and bereavement support to those dealing with loss

Contact us at 604.223.7309 or at powellriverhospice@gmail.com

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Ray Devlin Ray Devlin, eldest son of Janet and Andrew Devlin, died on July 7, 2017, in Toronto. He was born on May 10, 1934.

Ray was raised in Powell River and graduated from UBC and the University of Toronto. He played a leadership role in the development of the college system in Ontario, and retired as executive vice-president (academic) at Centennial College. He was a member of several literary and artistic societies and was a longtime member of the Uxbridge Gun Club, where he shot skeet with considerable skill.

Ray is survived by his loving family: brother Larry (Penny); niece Kate (Peter) and children David and Megan; and nephew Andrew, all of whom will miss him greatly.

Ray was admired by many for his generous spirit and willingness to help others.

Jack H. Maciejko May 20, 1926 - July 18, 2017 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jack at the age of 91 years in Calgary, Alberta. Jack was born in Avola, BC, graduated high school in Maple Ridge, then joined the army. He met Nora and they were married in Vancouver in 1949. He worked at many jobs until he found his life’s passion of building homes. He was a Legion member, Power Squadron executive and Navy League cadet officer. Jack and Nora lived all over BC, and retired to Texada Island.

They also enjoyed many winters in Arizona. Jack loved to tell jokes and those close to him had a special nickname. Jack was predeceased by his loving wife, Nora in 2003. He is survived by children Russell, Ronald and Rita and his precious grandchildren, Jeffrey, Alissa, Kaylee, Cassandra, Alexis and Emily.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Cancer Society.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister.

Crystal passed peacefully on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria with her family by her side. Predeceased by her Mother, Ione, Dad, Chuck and sister, Sherri. Survived by her partner John, her family, Dan Fraser (Kim), Judi Cox, Mike Morrison (Jackie), Terri Finlayson (Todd), Adella Zeller, Laura Zeller, her nieces and nephews, Melanie, Ryan, Kyle, Michael, Reece, Rhaya, Courtenay, Isabella and Mikayla, her Hooff family, step mother Sandie, siblings Sherri, Casey (Renee), Kevin (Cynthia), Sam (Sarah), Sydni (Mark), Joe, Deserie, Sara (Chris) and Gerritt (Pamela).

There will be a Celebration of Life held in Powell River at the Carlson Club, August 12th from 1PM-4PM.

September 23,1945 - July 26, 2012

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1010 Announcements "We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the sun" Mike worked and played on three continents until he met Gail in 1978 and settled in Manitoba, where after a few years in Winnipeg, they kept a hobby farm on the edge of Riding Mountain National Park, until retiring to Powell River in 2014.

Mike was an agronomist and worked for various grain companies until setting up his own agricultural consulting business in 1994.

Mike was a keen hunter and kept the freezer stocked, but his passion was skeet shooting. He competed at the provincial and national level, and achieved his goal of becoming an Olympic judge, officiating in Atlanta in 1996 and Sydney in 2000. For over 20 years he taught hunter and firearms safety courses, and coached, mentored, and encouraged many young people who chose to take up the sport.

Mike embraced Powell River fully, serving as president of the Powell River Rod and Gun Club for two years, volunteering at the Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association, teaching the Canadian Firearms Safety course, and coaching the junior trap shooting team.

Mike and Gail spent 39 years together, raising daughters, dogs, chickens and horses, enjoying canoeing, kayaking, and camping, and scouting the bush together for rabbits and grouse.

Mike is survived by his wife, Gail, daughters Sandra, Carol, Caroline and Anne, grandchildren Hayley, David, Samantha and Mia, and sister Fiona.

A drop-in memorial lunch will be held at the Powell River Rod and Gun Club on Rifle Range Road, on Saturday, July 29, from 1PM-3PM.

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Tla’amin Management Services Limited Partnership CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Tla’amin Management Services Limited Partnership (TMSLP) is a community and economic development organization committed to creating economic opportunities leading to economic prosperity for the Tla’amin people and the Tla’amin Nation.

Reporting to the TMSLP board of directors and the legislative body of the Tla’amin Nation, the CEO will be accountable for the effective and efficient management of resources and the day-today operation of the organization in accordance with the Tla’amin Economic Development Agreement and Tla’amin Economic Development Law, as well as any/all policies established by the Board. The CEO will be responsible for providing strategic planning, human resource and financial management, liaising with service providers, clients and the community at large, attending board meetings and updating operational policies where required.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate: • Strong leadership, human resources, project management, organizational and interpersonal skills.

• The ability to seek out and perform sound due diligence on potential business opportunities for TMSLP. • A personable and respectful demeanor, and skills in working in partnership situations.

• Proficiency in developing clear and user-friendly communication materials.

• Expertise in reading and understanding financial statements and preparing annual pro-forma budgets.

• An ability to develop strategic business plans and management reports.

• Strong cash management and treasury techniques in order to maximize returns on invested cash and minimize debt costs.

• A strong proposal writing ability and familiarity with potential funding sources in order to obtain grants and other funding for the on going operations of TMSLP and related group of companies, as well as for assets purchases and joint ventures etc.

The successful candidate should possess and have a proven background in the following: • Project planning and management involving multiple business units and stakeholders.

• Familiarity and understanding of First Nations operations and organizations.

• Familiarity with the Final Agreement, Tla’amin Nation.

• Familiarity with the Tla’amin Laws.

• Five + years work experience in or across resource sectors working for or with First Nation communities, governments and businesses. Work experience directly related to Forestry, Aquaculture, Hospitality and Land Management an asset.

• Strong leadership skills and excellent track record of managing human resources including skills development, training and employment.

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business, economics, communications or relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

• Strong financial and educational background. Proven experience in accounting and or bookkeeping.

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal. Must be able to liaise between Tla’amin Nation administration, local, provincial and federal governments, as well as other external entities.

Candidates must be willing to provide a criminal record check.

Salary and benefits will be negotiated commensurate with education and experience.

All applicants must submit their application by email or FAX (below) no later than August 8, 2017 to: Attention: Elaine Tom, Office Administrator Email: elaine@tlaaminbusiness.com Tla’amin Management Services LP 4885-B 101 Hwy, Powell River, BC, V8A 0B6 FAX: 604.483.7741 No phone calls please.

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1205 Career Opportunities POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT JOB POSTING - ACCOUNTANT The Powell River Regional District is seeking a full-time accountant to provide core accounting and financial services within a local government environment.

To view the required qualifications for the position, rate of pay information, and application requirements, go to www.powellriverrd.bc.ca to view the posting under Employment and Bid Opportunities.

Deadline for applications is 4 pm, Friday, August 11, 2017.

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2055 Firewood Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Powell River Regional District is now accepting applications for the position of: MANAGER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES Are you a professional who is passionate about public service and contributing to your community? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where constant improvement and transition is the norm? This Statutory Corporate Officer position is a broad and complex role that will lead in providing corporate administration as set out in the Local Government Act; administration of FIPPA legislation, and management and security of corporate records and related duties. If you are interested in this position, please refer to our website at powellriverrd.bc.ca under Employment and Bid Opportunities to obtain additional details and to learn how to apply.

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1215 General Employment R EG I ST E R E D CA R E A i d e Casual on-call Position required at Crofton House, Powell River, BC. Wage is per BCGEU wage grid. Must have valid RCA certification, food safe, valid driver’s license and a recent completed criminal record check.

Duties are caring for the clients as per certified training. Please send resumé and cover letter to seaviewguesthome@shaw.ca.

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Please submit your resumé outlining your work experience and current OEM certification level with a list of personal and employment related references together with industry accreditation to our Service Manager, Chahe, in person or by email to chahe@westviewford.ca.

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IT’S A AL MONSTER K E E W N I F OF A SALE

HUNTS THICK & RICH

Tomato Sauce

Assorted, 680 ml

23 $ 45 $

FOR

SIMMON S TWIN MATTES STARTIN SES GA $198 T

GREAT FOR CABINS

Our mismatch mattress sale is on now!

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