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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the App Store or iTunes PADDLING POWER: Powell River Outrigger Canoe Society member and individual gold medallist Sue Milligan [left] leads her Canadian teammates, including fellow society member Lynnette Mangan [second from left], at an international competition held in Tahiti last month. The local team returned home with three medals in team and individual events. VA’A NEWS/COL TAHITI VA’A

Masters capture gold in Tahiti Women’s paddling team wins three medals and achieves new world record at international competition SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

When Powell River Outrigger Canoe Society set off in late July to compete in the World Outrigger Sprint Championships in Papeete, Tahiti, they had lofty goals, which they exceeded.

Local athletes came home with two gold medals, a silver medal, and broke a world record in the process. According to their coach Michael Matthews, the achievements were made in the many months of rigorous training leading up to the races.

“Paddling through the cold and the snow in the winter, that’s when they accomplished it,” he said.

The women’s crew won gold representing Canada in the masters 70+ division with a record time, and silver in the 70+ division in another race. Sue Milligan of Powell River won gold in the 70+ singles.

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with Australia in the elite category and placed fourth in the club category. In a sport dominated by traditional paddling nations, Canada made waves.

“Considering Canada only had 56 athletes there, we were up on the podium a lot,” said team member Brenda Allen.

Her husband Geoff Allen agreed.

“When you’re among Tahitians, New Zealanders, Hawaiians and Australians and you hear Canada, you wonder ‘what the heck are they doing here?’” he said. “The Australians came off the water at the end of one race and said ‘we’re tired of chasing Canadians.’ They know who we are now.”

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Paddlers reach podium ever he happened to be.

“I was watching one of them in the Powell River library and I suspect everybody thought I was a little bit crazy,” said Matthews. “I had my earphones in and I was bouncing up and down.”

He also emailed the racers each day they were away to motivate them, according to paddler Lynette Mangan.

“It was just like him talking to us; it was incredible,” she said.

The letters of encouragement reminded the racers that it was not superhuman effort that would achieve their goals.

“It was the rainy Friday in December, the frosty Monday in February, the hot day in May when you didn’t think you could go any further but you did,” added Mangan. “No matter how much we’d done on our own it was his coaching that took us over the top.”

In the months leading up to their competition, Matthews looked at the times achieved in the 2016 competition for the women’s respective categories.

He let them know what he thought they were capable of if they put in the work, said Brenda.

“We realized what a good coach he is; he predicted that the over 70s women would have a chance at the podium and he predicted that the 60s women would be in the finals,” she added. “He nailed it, except he didn’t predict that the 70s women would break a world record.

To have it come together like that was thrilling.”

Milligan said learning she won gold in the singles came as a shock.

“It was as much of a surprise to me as it was for the announcer that it was Canada,” she said.

Milligan sprained her

ankle in the weeks leading up to her race and then fell ill with flu upon arriving in Tahiti.

“I couldn’t eat for two days; on the third day I could eat some rice,” she added, but she decided to go ahead and participate as the only Canadian in the race.

“I figured ‘What’s the worst that can happen? I could come last,” said Milligan. “It was about halfway through the race I realized was staying with these women; in fact, I could pull away from them, so I did.”

Milligan took up paddling at age 52. Her last international competition was in 2008 when a few paddlers from Powell River participated, joining up with other Canadian teams.

“We did come home with three bronze medals in the different disciplines,” she said.

Ten years on and she returned home with gold.

“It is an amazing achievement, especially for Powell River. I’m hoping now we can get some support to actually get a paddling centre together,” she added. “We have so much to offer for paddling. We have so many lakes and rivers and the ocean.”

Brenda said the team purposefully chose to have the city’s name as their team name.

“We used the name Powell River for a reason, she added. “You’d hear it announced over the loudspeaker and people would ask about it.

We felt like ambassadors for the city.”

For some of the athletes, discussion of the next competition is already starting.

“We’re already talking about Hilo, Hawaii, in 2020,” said Brenda. “You might as well keep the momentum going.”

Mangan said she is still on a high from the win in Tahiti

and will consider that in the future.

“That’s certainly a goal, but we’ll have to see,” said Mangan. “It’s two years away and that’s a lot of work. It would be lovely to defend our position, that’s for sure.”

Matthews said the achievements of the women he coached to victory should be an inspiration to people of any age.

“Age doesn’t mean you can’t achieve physical goals,” he added. “All the women are saying they’ve been physically and mentally transformed by the process.”

Geoff said the women’s accomplishments show that setting major goals shouldn’t end at any age.

“It says wonderful things about aging and how it’s not over until it’s over,” he added. “Keep going, because if you can achieve this in your 70s, who knows what else you can do?”

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Province protects paper mill employees and pensioners Catalyst Powell River workers and retirees first in line if mill sells DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Effective immediately, BC’s provincial government is stepping in to protect the pensions and jobs of Catalyst Paper Corporation retirees and employees at its Powell River mill. The move will assuage concerns of workers worried about their pensions if the future of the mill is in jeopardy.

In making the announcement on Friday, July 27, premier John Horgan said it was good news for former and current Catalyst employees whose pensions and jobs are threatened by US Department of Commerce tariffs.

“We are working hard to address the impacts of this threat and ensure the longterm viability of Catalyst’s BC operations, but should threatened tariffs force Catalyst Paper to take desperate actions to protect its own interests, our government’s action will protect retirees and workers,” said

Horgan in a statement from the premier’s office.

City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa said the announcement is great news.

“If Catalyst sells a mill in BC, specifically in my community, which is my biggest concern, they cannot sell the mill assets only without providing for the deficiency in the pension plan,” said Formosa. “Regardless of what type of sale it may be, if there is a sale, the pensioners would have to be topped up from the sale money.”

The province has accomplished this by amending the Pension Benefits Standards Regulation to modify relief granted in 2012, which gave Catalyst more time to pay off its 2012 pension funding shortfall.

In a statement also released on July 27, Catalyst president and chief executive officer Ned Dwyer said current strong pulp and paper prices have allowed the company to “withstand the onerous US duties we face, but the industry requires real solutions to address the ongoing challenges in BC with respect to fibre, electricity costs and other competitiveness issues.”

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PENSION TENSION: City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa worked behind the scenes on the recent provincial government announcement to protect the pension benefits and jobs of almost 1,000 retirees and 1,500 Catalyst Paper Corporation workers across the province, including in Powell River. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

such as quick sale, mill closures and receivership is an ominous undertone to the future of Catalyst.

Formosa said there is a lot of speculation about the company.

“There’s no doubt we’ve always been concerned about the longevity of the mill,” he said. “It’s just a precautionary move.”

Horgan said he has been in talks with Catalyst unrelated to the regulatory change announced, including competitiveness issues and the

viability of the company’s three mills and Richmond headquarters, which employ 1,500 people.

According to the statement, pension entitlements for Catalyst salaried retirees and workers will be more secure should company owners, in the face of tariffs, be forced to sell or close one or more of its three pulp and paper mills in Port Alberni, Crofton and Powell River.

“We cannot stand by and allow almost 1,000 Catalyst retirees, with an average

company pension already less than $20,000 per year, to be last in line should US tariffs push Catalyst into bankruptcy or dissolution,” stated Horgan.

The company recently sold its assets in the United States to concentrate operational efforts on its Canadian holdings.

Formosa said the city has expressed concerns and the province’s pension announcement is indicative that it has listened by enacting legislation to

protect pensioners.

“Should something happen we would really like to see our pensioners protected and the money not just going back to the funds in New York,” added Formosa.

Catalyst is privately owned by three hedge funds holding the majority of shares.

Formosa said rumours about Catalyst’s future create apprehension.

“There are rumours of a possible sale of the Crofton mill,” he added. “That just has people feeling uneasy.”

City of Powell River restricts water usage DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

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Meanwhile, BC’s provincial government has elevated the drought rating for Powell River and every coastal community from the Alaska border to the Lower Mainland to Level 3.

Skeena, Nass and Stikine basins in the northwest, Haida Gwaii, Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are also included.

The July 30 announcement from BC Ministry of Forests, Lands,

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Residents with odd-numbered street addresses can water between 12 am and 9 am on odd-numbered calendar days. Those with evennumbered street addresses can water on even calendar days between 12 am and 9 am.

Only one garden hose is allowed at any one time for residential or non-residential lawn and garden sprinkling for flower and vegetable gardens, shrubs and trees.

Pressure washing is prohibited except for health and safety rea-

Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development calls for voluntary water conservation from all surface-water and groundwater users, including municipal, agricultural and industrial users.

The ministry said staff will continue to monitor river levels if warm temperatures continue to negatively impact stream flows and water supplies. A number of important fish-bearing streams on Vancouver Island are approaching critical flow thresholds for eco-

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If Level 3 voluntary reductions of water use are not sufficient to maintain flows above critical levels, the ministry may consider regulating water usage under the Water Sustainability Act. At Level 4, the highest drought rating, specific actions include temporary suspension of water licences or short-term water approvals to restore flows to minimum critical levels in affected streams.

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Province approves homeless housing City of Powell River partners with BC government to build 40 modular homes DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Modular homes for the homeless will be erected in Powell River.

In partnership with Building BC: Rapid Response to Homelessness program, 40 units will be located south of Kiwanis Avenue on property owned by Powell River Regional Hospital District on a five-year lease, according to City of Powell River councillor Maggie Hathaway.

“They're about 350 square feet and they have a bed, bathroom and small kitchen/cooking area,” said Hathaway, “but the really great thing is it comes along with staff support 24/7. It's transitional housing so people need those kind of supports.”

Powell River is one of 22 BC communities to receive provincial funding and just came in under the wire as the last municipality selected for the program.

“It's a great opportunity for people trying to get back on their feet and don't have housing; it's pretty hard to look for a job when you don't have a place to live,” said Hathaway. “They'll have this opportunity to get the hand up they need to get back into having a productive life.”

Technology and construction of modular units provides for a range of buildings that fit the housing and support needs of the communities they are in, according to a statement released by BC Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on July 26. Modular units will be built in Kelowna, Penticton, Cumberland, Westbank and Kamloops.

The Powell River units will not be manufactured here.

The project is not a huge economic driver, it's a social problem solution, according to Hathaway.

City of Powell River Mayor Dave Formosa said the city has been working on the partnership for several months.

“The need to help the hard to house and the vulnerable segment of our city's population is of absolute importance to city council and all our citizens,” said Formosa.

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HOUSING HELP: City of Powell River councillor Maggie Hathaway has worked for years to improve housing in the city. Modular homes for people experiencing homelessness are coming to Powell River; 40 units will be located south of Kiwanis Avenue. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

Nicholas Simons said the government program is meant to include community advocates and those directly impacted by homelessness.

"Providing these supportive homes will make a huge difference in the lives of people who are struggling to find and maintain

stable housing on the Sunshine Coast," said Simons.

Many details of the project are not known, including architectural plans, when construction will begin, when the units will be ready for occupancy and what the application process will

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“I have so many plans for it and I'm so excited about it,” said Hathaway, who has long been a housing advocate in Powell River.

“I just can't wait to get working on it. I'm glad it's finally announced; I'm just thrilled.”

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

1. SUNDAY, JULY 29 Marine Avenue, 5400 block Police were called to Brooks Secondary School for a report of a break and enter. Upon arrival, the officer was directed to a portable that had contained mountain bikes and accessories. Items stolen include 12 Giant Talon bikes, a Giant Cyclotron bike trainer, two bike repair stands, two bike mechanic repair stations and an assortment of clothing and gear. It was determined that the items were stolen sometime between June 21 and July 8. Value of the items is estimated to be approximately $15,000 2. MONDAY, JULY 30 Willow Avenue, 5500 block At approximately 8:30 am, a report of mischief was received. Sometime between July 26 and 27, an unknown suspect(s) kicked in the door and smashed the window of a parked pickup truck.

Damage is estimated to be $2,000.

3. FRAUD SCAMS Police are warning residents of a fraud scam after a Powell River resident was defrauded of $1,500.

The victim received a call from an individual claiming to be from the CRA advising of an outstanding tax bill. The victim was asked to pay the bill via iTunes gift cards, which they did. The CRA scam normally starts with a phone call stating a recent audit has identified discrepancies from past filed taxes and that repayment is required immediately. Fraudsters threaten consumers that failure to pay will result in additional fees, a warrant for arrest, jail time and/or deportation. Fraudsters may request payment via money service business, prepaid cards/gift cards (iTunes) or bitcoin. Canada Revenue Agency does not conduct business this way. Anyone who receives one of these calls should confirm who has contacted them, hang up and contact the CRA at 1.800.959.8281. Go to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website for more tips and to learn about other scams.

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Food trucks will have a place to set up under recommendations in a report to City of Powell River committee of the whole on July 31.

City council is considering rules and regulations for operating ice cream trucks, food carts and food trucks.

“This is something that came together very quickly,” said city senior planner Jason Gow. The current approach has made for some conflict between vendors and the city, he added.

After receiving correspondence from Sli City Grill food truck owner Erik Blaney in May, staff was given direction to report on regulations and licensing related to street vending.

A new bylaw has been drafted resulting from challenges that arose this year because of the relative 2 inflexibility of existing regula-

tions, according to Gow’s report.

No bylaws currently exist for governing street vending and planning staff recommend it be resolved through a standalone bylaw. For the time being, it will only regulate food trucks at the South Harbour near the new Canadian Coast Guard station under construction close to the access to the sea walk on Marine Avenue.

Gow identified two suitable locations for food trucks and proposed moving to a process where street vending is regulated specifically to the South Harbour property.

“While the draft street vending bylaw is comprehensive, it will only apply to the former barge terminal,” said Gow. “The other locations will continue to be regulated through the zoning bylaw.”

A more in-depth review will occur through amendments over time to include additional locations.

Problematic conditions for food trucks operating on private property will also be addressed, according to Gow. Under new rules, food trucks could do business on private property where there is already an established business but only in industrial, institutional or commercial zones.

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Action list exceeds staff resources Staff has a lot on their plate, says city councillor DAVE BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

With about 70 days remaining before the municipal election on Saturday, October 22, City of Powell River mayor, council and staff have a lot on their to-do lists, and not enough people to do it all.

City council has many items it wants to complete but no one at city hall or on council is under the illusion that all of the items on the city’s action list will be completed, according to councillor Karen Skadsheim.

“Staff has a lot on their plate,” she said.

City clerk Chris Jackson said the public document is a record showing active files and that there has not been much movement on

some because the city lacks the resources to get to them.

“Some of the items on the list have more urgency for whatever reason, maybe it’s political, technical,” said Jackson. “We need to jump on it quicker.”

Currently, two items are considered priorities: rezoning the Penticton trails area to parks use and the affordable housing reserve fund. Penticton Trails will be on committee of the whole agenda for August 14.

The long list illustrates the pressure on an understaffed city hall and, according to councillor Russell Brewer, everything on it is a priority.

“It’s a question of resources,” said Brewer. “You look at an action list and might think nothing is being done but, in effect, it is impressive to see how much has been done.”

Some of the items are mere formalities, such as responding to correspondence, while others have been active for a long time. A report into bylaw regulations for mo-

TAKING ACTION: City of Powell River committee of the whole currently has approximately 53 action items in various stages of development at city hall. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

bile food trucks and mobile vendors was one that moved quickly.

Skadsheim said the city could use similar bylaws to what other jurisdictions have implemented on that issue and simply copy and paste.

“Lots of jurisdictions have mobile vendors,” said Skadsheim.

“We’re not the first jurisdiction to invent a food cart.”

Other outstanding tasks in-

clude remediation of the former Inn at Westview; a report on proposed beach volleyball courts, which is due in August; a bylaw to expand short-term rentals or Airbnbs is outstanding; as well as zero-waste strategies, bylaws, variances, subdivisions and bylaws pertaining to real estate development.

When the new council is elected

in the fall, it will inherit the action list.

“One of the benefits is that it shows all of the issues that have been identified so when the new council comes in, they’ll see it and make it their own,” said Jackson. He added that he expects the new council to carry many of the items into its fouryear term in office.

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ber employees or square footage of a business.

B y t h at c a l c u l at i o n , Fergusson said the annual business licence would be in the range of $180 for home-based businesses to the maximum fee the city now charges of approximately $1,500 for enterprises such as Catalyst Paper Corporation and big box retailers.

The cost for a cannabis outlet licence would be higher.

“We’re proposing $2,000 for the annual business license fee,” said Fergusson.

“There’s two reasons for that. Senior levels of government are expecting us to help with public education on cannabis and expecting us to assist with enforcement, so we’re looking to do some cost recovery on that. ” The federal government’s legalization on cannabis comes into effect on October 17.

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Regarding public consumption, while still a grey area, the report stated that smoking would only be allowed on private property for reasons of bylaw enforcement.

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On July 31, in a report to committee of the whole, Fergusson focused on cannabis sales to the public through zoning, business licensing and public consumption bylaws.

Fergusson said the planning department is seeking committee direction on a number of items.

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Be fire smart Wildfires raging in Ontario, California and the interior of BC have dominated recent online, print and television news.

Many of the fires started from lightning strikes or other weather-related issues. While nothing can be done about Mother Nature, careless acts leading to some of the incidents can be avoided with due diligence and common sense.

Two youths playing with a lighter caused a fire behind a housing complex in the Glenmore area of Kelowna earlier this week, which required crews, helicopters and an air tanker to stop the flames from advancing into the residential area. The incident put a strain on firefighters battling blazes on a number of fronts in the region, and endangered the public.

Due to the forested area surrounding and within qathet Regional District, extra precautions need to be taken when supervising children, cooking outdoors, using machinery or smoking.

First of all, littering is despicable Throwing a cigat any time of year, regardless arette butt out of the item, but discarding of a car window is an offence on something smouldering in dry two counts. First conditions shows a shameful of all, littering disregard for the environment is despicable at any time of year, and safety of residents. regardless of the item, but discarding something smouldering in dry conditions shows a shameful disregard for the environment and safety of residents.

Smoking is an addiction and those affected should receive the same compassion and help, if they want it, as other drug users. But littering and a nonchalant attitude toward fire risk cannot be attributed to an addiction, especially when that littering can possibly lead to a wildfire that puts lives of firefighters at risk as well as threatening properties and businesses.

Littering may be a habit, too, but it should be an easier one to break than smoking. Refraining from tossing a cigarette out of a moving car is unlikely to result in withdrawal symptoms.

As is the case with most issues, a small portion of a group is usually responsible for a large portion of the negativity surrounding it. Not every smoker will drop a cigarette on the sidewalk at a bus stop, then stomp on it haphazardly before stepping on board. An action such as this displays arrogance, disrespect and no regard for the witnesses watching.

Guess what? As the bus pulls away, the butt is still smouldering. All it takes is a gust of wind to push it a few feet into the grass of a park or someone’s home and cause a fire.

For that reason alone, any witness to such an act should hasten to capture it with their phone and present the photo or video to authorities.

Shame the shameful.

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By Megan Sloan Three mornings a week, I walk our three children up Jasper Street and across Joyce Avenue to our amazing daycare. I stand with these impressionable little beings and wait for a safe moment to cross (there are no crosswalks within two blocks of where we need to cross).

Car, after car, after car blasts past us as I stand teaching our children never to risk their lives in front of an approaching car. We stand waiting and drivers teach our children that cars do not stop for anyone.

The limited number of crosswalks and wide roads teach our kids that the city is designed for drivers. Occasionally, maybe once a month, someone decides they have time to stop and let us cross.

Thank you.

Recently, seeing that the only car in sight was a block and a half

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away, I tentatively led my three children part way into the road, figuring the car would see us and at least slow down so we could cross without the driver even having to stop. Instead, they kept their fast-paced drive and blasted past us as I held my kids back from the centre line. My

Unfortunately, our eight year old won’t be allowed to walk to school on her own because we can’t trust our community to keep her safe. When we step into our cars, we don’t step out of our community, so what kind of community are we?

T he Sustainable O ffici al Community Plan (Schedule I & J) at powellriver.civWhen we step into our icweb.net/filepro/docucars, we don’t step out of ments/15308 is a great start for improving our our community, so what children’s ability to walk kind of community are we? and ride safely in our neighbourhoods. Let’s keep this children learned obscenities they conversation going, especially if had never before heard from my resident recruitment increases mouth. the cars on the roads.

W hen school starts in And please, remember to drive September, please count the with an eye for the children of our number of children you see walk- community; they’re watching us. ing to school each day, especially on their own. They are a rare speMegan Sloan is a Powell River cies these days. resident.

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CROSSWORD

"Old rules don't apply anymore, but we forgot to make new ones."

Simply put, this line out of The End of the Road is what happened to a group of American draft dodgers and a few Canadians when they decided to get away from everything and go off the grid. Tai Uhlmann and Theo Angell co-directed this wonderful documentary capturing the stories of hippies as they arrived in Lund to start a new life for themselves.

The film is rich in texture, compelling to watch, funny and yet insightful.

The timing of the creation of the film (pre-Trump era) now begs comparison between the political and social climate of the late 60s and early 70s in the United States with the current state of affairs of people wanting to come to Canada. Many of the people who travelled to Lund in the 60s and 70s were fleeing the draft for the Vietnam War, the establishment becoming more and more rule oppressive,

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By Stephen J. Miller

Nixon, Watergate and the shooting of four students at Kent State University.

While this was happening there grew a movement of freedom and liberal expression. Woodstock, weed, Dylan, Rochdale, rock and roll, sex, LSD, protests and hitchhiking all allowed the hippies to express themselves, their views, wishes and desires through their lifestyles. This truly was the era of sex, drugs

and rock and roll.

Uhlmann and Angell, through their own childhood experiences (Uhlmann growing up in Lund as a child of hippy parents and Angell having no television in the house he grew up in) have gathered stories, old photos, film clips and modern day interviews from those who went to Lund, their children as adults today and with some local fishermen and loggers to create a film about self-discovery, freedom and challenges.

This documentary is a breath of fresh air, telling the story of how people came together in the middle of nowhere and created community through hard work, innovation, laughter, music and dance.

The stories of many families, including but not limited to, the Macfrontons, Marxes, Tylers, Friedmans, Uhlmanns and Behrs are compelling as they share with us their journey going from young hippies to middle-age folk and entering

their senior years.

We learn about the human condition and its emotions as it progresses from dreams to realness, free love and laughter to jealousy and financial realities.

Uhlmann and Angell, through their strong and creative editing combining the past with the present, the humour with the tensions, have treated all of us to a wonderful look into the 60s/70s and a movement creating a unique convergence of ideals.

This documentary will make you laugh and reminisce; for this I give it four out of five tugboats.

ACROSS 1. Drink bit by bit 4. Poet Angelou 8. Hack 12. Foot’s end 13. Spanish cheers 14. Measure of time 15. Devoured 16. Cuts down 17. And 18. Hobby wood 20. Wading birds 22. Buccaneer 25. Garb 28. Attract 33. Attack 34. Christmas tree 36. Dry up 37. Prepare to propose 39. Nasty 41. Frozen hanger 43. ____-of-fact 47. Inquisitive one 51. Place 52. Rus., formerly 55. “____ Got to Be Me” 56. Connect 57. Vein, as of coal 58. Pallid 59. Tardy 60. Alters in length 61. Fort Wayne’s st.

The End of the Road will be airing on CBC, Saturday, August 4, at 7 pm.

Stephen J. Miller is a producer and creative writer in feature films and television, and past owner of repertoire movie theatres.

Digital clutter and mental health sand, for me, is turning books into digital files. I’m okay with every piece of music I’ve ever liked, or ever will like, disappearing into the digital ether, but, I’ve discovered that being surrounded by actual physical books has a calming and grounding effect on my consciousness. The sight, touch and even smell of books feels good to me. The immediate environment I create will influence my thoughts and then my emotional state.

A quick cost/benefit analysis of the situation tells me I’m keeping the books even though they feel like cement when moved in boxes.

I’m much happier typing this column on my sleek, efficient laptop than an old clunky manual typewriter of the 1970s. Editing and writing in general is much easier. Unnecessary waste from the process is lessened: the waste basket full of crumpled white paper is not in the picture.

My computer is a simplified and improved technology between me and these words. The thin and light laptop stays.

Simplification and our relationship to information technology is as different as each person who uses it. The one thing in common is our power to let technology be a cluttering, destructive force or a tool for improvement and cognitive health.

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

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The word simplify is your brain as choosing defined as, “to make healthy food and liqless complex or compliuids for your body. Or, cated; make plainer or considering your brain’s easier.” influence over your It seems straightbody and spirit, perforward enough, but haps more important. when it comes to menSome meditation tal health or perspecapps can connect peotive, it just never is as ple around the world “simple” as that. who have a common In this brave new goal of mindfulness. world of hyper-techChoosing an app with a nological change, our HEALTHY LIVING social element can be a mental landscape can remedy to the problem

By Robert Skender be cluttered with ideas, of disconnection that advertisements and our accelerated inforentertainment that, at times, all seem mation age creates. to merge into a cognitive mess.

When I was young, my room was full Our mental state can feel like freshly of overburdened bookshelves holding a stirred up alphabet soup: an unintelli- mess of vinyl records, books and other gible swirl of thoughts that create com- “stuff.” The vinyl records were later replications, isolation and disconnection. placed with cassettes and, after that, Disconnection is the main ingredient CDs. of anxiety and depression.

Today, all the books, music and, How is it possible to simplify seemingly everything else ever inventthoughts and, in turn, life, when so ed, can exist on a hard drive the size much information constantly pushes as my thumb. That leap in technology us in different directions? seems like magic and an obvious path Technology, like any powerful tool, to simplification and happiness, but, can be used to help improve and at- that’s not necessarily totally true, I’ve tain health or, when not managed ef- found out. ficiently, create unmovable barriers to Everyone has to personalize the happiness. extent that information technoloChoosing apps and digital informa- gies help or harm us mentally and tion that can lead to a mindfulness or spiritually. positive perspective is as important to I’ve realized the line in the digital

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Elizabeth Gillen to attend 100th anniversary of the Battle of Amiens SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Brooks Secondary School graduate Elizabeth Gillen is one of 15 cadets from across the country chosen to represent Canada at the 100th anniversary celebration of the Battle of Amiens in France on August 8.

Gillen, currently ranked master warrant officer, has been part of the Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, BC Regiment in Powell River for the past six years.

“I’m the only army cadet in BC going,” said Gillen. “They choose three from each region and one from each element: one sea, one army and one air.”

Gillen is the second senior cadet from Powell River chosen for an international tour

this year. Master warrant officer Katheryn Sheldon was one of 11 cadets chosen to participate in a World War I and II battlefield tour in March 2018.

“We’re very fortunate in Powell River to have dedicated, talented people presenting the program as well as a world-class venue for us to experience and explore,” said local corps lieutenant Caroline Visser. “Sheldon and Gillen have both participated fully in the program with enthusiasm and dedication, and it shows. They have excelled in their activities and in the community.

We are incredibly proud of them.”

Gillen said she was surprised when she received the news that she had been chosen.

“It was kind of out of the blue,” she added. “My mom and I went to Victoria to get my passport last Wednesday.”

The tour, a collaboration of Veterans Affairs Canada and the United Kingdom’s UCL Institute of Education, takes

place August 3 to 11, starting off in the nation’s capital with a visit to the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.

The 15 cadets, aged 16 to 18, will then travel together to France, visit significant World War I battlefields and learn about the role Canada played in the first World War. On the anniversary of the battle, August 8, the contingent will attend a ceremony at Amiens Cathedral.

The Battle of Amiens, also known as the Third Battle of Picardy, began on August 8, 1918. It was the opening phase of the Allied offensive that ultimately led to the end of World War I. Amiens was one of the first major battles involving armoured warfare and marked the end of trench warfare on the Western Front until the armistice was signed on November 11, 1918.

Gillen said being chosen is an honour.

“I’m really excited to go,” she added. “This is my first trip to France; I’ve never been out of the country before.”

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FireSmart workshop educates and motivates participants Weekend program builds community leaders in fire mitigation SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

As wildfire season has become established as a new normal, not just in British Columbia’s arid interior regions, but increasingly throughout the province, greater awareness of what can be done to decrease the likelihood or severity of fire is the mission of FireSmart, a national education program.

This weekend, the FireSmar t Community Champion workshop, hosted by qathet Regional District, takes place with an aim to educate individuals

who will potentially share the knowledge with their neighbours and the greater community.

“The workshop is targeted to find neighbourhood leaders, or people who are interested in learning more and motivating their neighbourhoods,” said FireSmart coordinator Marc Albert.

“It begins a process of working with neighbourhoods towards implementing FireSmart tactics as a group.”

The half-day program will arm participants with the tools required to motivate residents to work with local fire agency staff and make their homes and communities less vulnerable to wildfires.

The workshop provides five modules with exercises that cover basic wildland/ urban interface background information. Wildland/ urban interface refers to

the areas where nature and human development come together and intermix.

The course will also cover the eight-step FireSmart community recognition program.

“O n ce t h e y b e co m e FireSmart champions, I will be able to go and assess their neighbourhood and help them prioritize what some of the biggest hazards would be and what some of the most effective solutions could be,” added Albert.

The FireSmart program was designed in Alberta in the 1990s in response to increasing wildfires in that province at the time. The recommendations are quite stringent and designed for stemming fire risk in highly volatile areas, said Albert.

This is good news for a coastal community such as Powell River, he added.

“Implementing these recommendations here, where

NEIGHBOURHOOD LEADERS: qathet Regional District FireSmart coordinator Marc Albert leads a recent FireSmart learning session. This weekend the FireSmart Community Champion workshop takes place at Powell River Recreation Complex. It aims to further educate people who are interested in mobilizing their neighbourhoods in fire mitigation knowledge and practices. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

we generally don’t have the same fire behaviour, you’re looking at some really positive outlooks,” said Albert.

Becoming aware of each individual’s responsibility and what choices and changes can be made collectively go a long way to fighting

fires and, ideally, preventing them.

“If I reach out to one person, that’s good, but if you get a neighbourhood, a street or even a group of homes to work together and implement this, it’s just way more effective,” said Albert.

“There’s always a lot we can still do.”

The FireSmart workshop takes place Saturday, August 4, at Powell River Recreation Complex. For more information or to register, contact Albert at firesmartpr@gmail. com or 604.414.7839.

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Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy

When local ballet teacher Laszlo Tamasik decided it was time to take a step back from his namesake dance academy, there was only one person he trusted to take the reins: His former student, Paige Anderson.

Anderson was taught by Tamasik as a teen – she was a fan of the flamboyant, expressive Russian style he specialized in. She studied at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School in the summers, became a professional ice dancer and then a coach and choreographer before returning to her native Powell River. “Laszlo is over 70 now, and eventually wanted to retire so he asked me to take over about three years ago,” says Anderson, who is now Artistic Director

of the Laszlo Tamasik Dance Academy (LTDA). “I decided not to change the name because I wanted to honour his achievement of teaching in Powell River for 25 years.

We’re a small community with deep roots and we love to show our appreciation.”

LTDA is now in its fourth year since its revitalization and Anderson has greatly expanded the number and type of classes offered. As well as ballet, there’s jazz, hip-hop, tap, musical theatre, voice, acro-dance, modern, contemporary and even tumbling. Everything is available at every level, from recreational to competitive.

“The competitive programme is for those who are taking their dance more seriously – they’re passionate about it and want to take multiple classes a week. They do more performance, beginning this season, they will begin to take Royal Academy of Dance Exams, and they have to audition,” says Anderson. “Anyone can take a recreational class, whatever their age or level – it’s fun,

great exercise and dancers learn a performing art.”

The hard work is paying off. “Every year we go to two out-of-town competitions and also a festival in town.

If the adjudicator at the local event deems the students good enough, they go on to compete at the provincial level. This year we had five dancers go on to provincial level and another five were runners-up. The students have been really trying hard to improve their technique so it’s great to see them rewarded,” says Anderson.

All that success is really down to Anderson’s teaching faculty. “They’re amazing – wonderful teachers who have so much experience across so many different disciplines,” she says. Still at the heart of it all is Laszlo Tamasik, who teaches adult ballet every week. “He’s a vital part of our team and community, and always will be,” says Anderson.

To learn more, visit Laszlodanceacademy.com or call Paige Anderson on 604-414-8650.

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NOW: 2018

Accomplished chef returns to his roots WELCOME BACK Angelo Prosperi-Porta SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Angelo Prosperi-Porta’s career as a chef has taken him around the world. In May, after a 34-year absence, he returned to live in his hometown of Powell River with his wife Ina Haugemann. The couple is currently building a home north of town.

“I grew up in Wildwood and I kind of feel like I’ve come full circle,” said Prosperi-Porta. “Not just physically, as I’ve moved back to Powell River, but also in what I cook and what I value. I feel very connected to this community.”

After winning gold in the culinary competition in Singapore referenced in the 1994 Powell River News article below, Prosperi-Porta decided to leave his job as head pastry chef at a luxury Whistler resort and start a business of his own.

“At the end of 1994 I decided I didn’t want the whole hotel, corporate ladderclimbing kind of thing; it just wasn’t for me,” he said.

“I’d always wanted to have my own little place, so my wife and I moved to Sooke and opened Cooper’s Cove

Guest House in the spring of 1995. We ran that for close to 18 years.”

Along with the guesthouse, he and Ina developed a large kitchen garden and based their menu off of its harvest.

“We did dinners and cooking classes that incorporated what we were able to grow,” he said.

In 2005, at the urging of many returning guests, he published his first cookbook, Flavours of Cooper’s Cove. The following year, through another guest connection, he started culinary tours of Italy based on a farm in Tuscany.

“They were great experiences,” he added. “I got to do something I probably wouldn’t have done on my own.”

During this time in Italy, Prosperi-Porta said he was able to closely connect with his family and heritage there. His parents and older brother emigrated to Canada from Italy in the 1950’s, settling in the Wildwood neighbourhood of Powell River.

The ties made visiting his Italian hometown influenced him personally and as a chef, he said.

“I found myself progressing by going back to basics, to what I call peasant food; with pride,” he added. “That’s the origin of great food.”

In 2015, Prosperi-Porta released his second cookbook, Honey, filled with recipes and history of one of the most traditional foods on earth.

In 2012, he and Ina decided to close their guesthouse and he began working as a chef at remote camps, first in Alberta and then, since 2016, he has worked six-week stints in Nunavut, where he serves the crew maintaining the North Warning System radar stations monitoring the polar regions.

During his weeks off he is overseeing the building of their new home and writing his third book.

“I’ve been working on this cookbook for quite some time now, basically to capture the origin of the food that I grew up with,” he said. “Not necessarily classic Italian but reflective of what we had here in Wildwood.”

Although the community has changed in the decades he’s been away, he said he believes the changes are positive.

“Powell River seems to be thriving now; there’s life here,” he said. “A lot of new people and small businesses have brought excitement.

I’m happy see it and want to somehow be a part of it.”

Prosperi-Porta kept close to his family and friends in

CULINARY ROOTS: Celebrated chef Angelo Prosperi-Porta, seen here cooking at Quattro Fratelli Restaurant in his family’s hometown of Carpineto, Italy, recently returned to live in his birthplace of Powell River with his wife. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

the community, despite being away for a long time, “I was gone for 34 years but I never lost those con-

nections,” he said.

Now that he’s back, he is eager to tell people about the unique and beautiful

place he gets to call home.

“I stress to my friends and everyone I know that we have it pretty good here.”

THEN: 1994

Local puts culinary talent to international test Editor’s note: The following article, previously written by Peak reporter Sara Donnelly, appeared in an issue of the Powell River News in March of 1994.

Angelo Prosperi-Porta, local boy makes good...pastry.

After graduating from Max Cameron High School, Angelo Prosperi-Porta went to work in Powell River’s paper mill.

When he suffered an injury working at the mill, he figured it was time for a career change and decided he wanted to cook.

In 1984, Prosperi-Porta moved

to Nanaimo to attend cook’s training at Malaspina College, and he hasn't looked back.

After a number of different cooking jobs around BC, Prosperi-Porta settled at Whistler in 1990 where he has lived since.

Currently, he is head pastry chef for the Delta Whistler Resort.

“It’s great,” said Prosperi-Porta of his job during a visit home on the weekend. “As far as my career is concerned, to work in an international resort like Whistler is great for exposure.”

The mountaintop resort is known around the world, not only for its

excellent skiing and breathtaking scenery, but also its fine dining.

Along with his successes at the restaurant, Prosperi-Porta has participated in international culinary competitions in the US, Germany and Malaysia.

This year, he is a member of Team Canada, a group of five top chefs who will represent the country in some international cooking competitions.

Prosperi-Porta has competed with Team Canada twice before, winning a gold medal in 1990 and 1992 in Singapore.

The team then carried on to

Frankfurt, Germany, to what Prosperi-Porta describes as the biggest of the culinar y competitions.

“Any serious competing chef sets his sights on Frankfurt,” he said.

When he isn't cooking ‘haute cuisine,’ Prosperi-Porta enjoys, “simple things, the traditional foods I grew up with are what I eat myself.”

This year’s competition in Singapore takes place April 11-15.

He and four other chefs will fly to Singapore on the sixth of April, and spend three days prior to the competition preparing for the first day.

“On the third day we will work throughout the night until about 5 am to be ready for the judging,” he said. “It’s a better part of a week going pretty hard, with not much sleep for three or four days.”

He said his accident in the mill has “led to a lot of good things.”

“I started pretty late as far as a chef is concerned. I was lucky and I had opportunities,” he added.

When asked about his family he said: “I like to think they're proud of what I've done, fairly impressed.”

His job, he said has “allowed me to go places I wouldn't have gone on my own.”

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FISHING AND OUTDOOR REPORT

Baseball team earns provincial berth Powell River U15 club wins just enough at zone tournament to move on DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Several minor sports teams in Powell River have enjoyed winning seasons this year, and yet another has advanced to a provincial championship.

The U15 bantam baseball team of grade eight and nine players recently placed third, with two wins and losses, at the five-team Vancouver Island zone tournament in Campbell River on July 28 and 29.

Those results were enough to earn the team a berth in the BC Baseball provincial finals in Mission.

Powell River lost a close opening game to Stuart Channel by a score of 10-8.

“It was an okay start for us,” said coach Scott Mastrodonato. “We just made too many mistakes and gave up too many unearned runs.”

As a team, Powell River

BANTAM BALLERS: Powell River Bantam Rep U15 baseball team will be playing for a provincial championship. Coaches and players include [back row, from left] Mike Mastrodonato, Callum Street, Jacob Duyvesteyn, Scott Peters and Scott Mastrodonato; and [front row, from left] Nic Colasanto, Danny Schreurs, Maddox Koivu, Gavin Mastrodonato, Jackson Frost, Nic Peters, Luke Shipley, Cohen Mastrodonato, Colton Ellis and Ian Dennis. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

had not played a lot of games together, according to Mastrodonato, and had never faced Stuart Channel before.

Saturday’s early morning game featured a must win against Nanaimo, and win they did. In two previous meetings between the teams in summer ball, Powell River won one and lost one in games decided by one run.

This time, Powell River blew Nanaimo out.

“We had a great start and ended up winning that game 13-1,” said Mastrodonato.

A mercy rule ends games after five complete innings

if a team is up 10 runs or more.

“Our bats were good and we had a good game from our pitcher, Luke Shipley,” said Mastrodonato. “He ended up almost pitching a complete game,” Powell River faced tournament powerhouse Campbell River in its third game on Saturday and were blown out 16-1.

“It was just one of those games that you forget about,” said the coach. “They saw us as a threat based on playing them prior to the tournament when we had decent results against them.

They put their hotshot on the mound and by the time we got some hits it was too late to make a comeback.”

Powell River did put that game behind them and picked up the win they needed on Sunday against Victoria to advance to the provincials.

“The bats were good right off the start and then quieted down, said Mastrodonato.

“G av i n M a s t ro d o n ato pitched a complete game, the team played good defence behind him and we won 14-7.”

The U15 provincial finals take place from August 9 to 13 in Mission.

BC Hockey League boss visits Kings New commissioner’s franchise tour stops in Powell River DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BC Hockey League’s new commissioner, Chris Hebb, was in town recently to check out Powell River Kings’ operations, and he said he liked what he saw.

One of Hebb’s first impressions may come as a surprise to some local hockey fans. He described 43-year-old Hap Parker arena as beautiful.

“I'm doing a tour of all of franchises and I love their rink; it's a great facility,” said Hebb. “The franchise has been around a long time and it's proven to be

a real boon to the community.”

Hockey rinks have been known to stand long after their home teams collapse. Hebb said his task is to ensure the financial viability of all 17 BCHL franchises.

“I'm concerned for all of our teams and the league as a whole because financially we need to do better and that's one of the reasons I was brought in, to help on the business side,” said Hebb, who comes to the BCHL with business and marketing experience.

He was a senior executive with Orca Bay Sports and Entertainment and Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment and has been a business and development advisor for Canada Soccer, Oilers Enter tainment Group, USports, Vancouver Whitecaps, Hockey Canada, Curling Canada and BC Lottery Corporation.

Hebb said his priority is to generate league revenue.

“One of the advantages professional sports has is they actually generate revenue that the teams share,” he said. “I don't think the league has done a very good job of that lately. We're going to try to see what we can do to shake every tree and make sure people know what a great league this is and it's a fantastic place for you to market.”

Hebb said he has not encountered any opposition from teams toward the idea for shared revenue.

“In talking with all of the clubs they understand the way it has to work; if we're going to have a strong league you can't have the strong teams rewarded disproportionally,” he added. “So we're saying we're going to generate league revenue as much as we can and everybody gets an equal share.”

What a great stretch of weather we have had, along with some great fishing.

Grant Reefs has been the hot spot with many coho and chinooks being caught. Mystery Reef and sand banks at Harwood are also a good choice for anglers who don’t want to travel too far.

There have certainly been some lures that have been producing on a regular basis; these are must haves: Mac Deep Jig, Pro white hoochie koo, Gold Duster Hoochie and, of course, the Peetz spoons.

Be sure to move to different areas if you are not getting action and if you find bait and trolling is not producing be sure to get the jigs out. Many more anglers are jigging and seeing the results. Stop in at PRO and we will be glad to give you some jigging tips for salmon and bottom fish.

Lee Boese had the catch of the week with a 34-pound tyee caught at Coho Point.

Great news also as the salmon have started to stage at Black Point; that area will get better by the day. Fish at Black Point are large and powerful so be sure to have your gear in top shape. This is also a good fishery if you would like to fish offshore or have a small row boat. The waters outfront of Lang Bay will be loaded with these same fish very soon. Fly fishing, casting spinners and spoons and jigging from shore in this area will produce chinooks and coho.

PRO has all the gear and some great tips on this fishery. Be sure to respect private property when fishing from shore, and report all poachers.

Here are some dates: August 15, backside of Harwood reopens for retention of chinook August 15 to October 15, you may retain wild or hatchery marked coho in the Black Point/Lang Bay area September 8 and 9, firearms course Thanks for all the support at PRO; we are having a great summer.

~Sam out!

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Robert James Burton Richards Born in Powell River July 7, 1962, Rob passed away June 18, 2018, of a sudden heart attack.

He was a rock climber, hockey player, diehard NHL fan and artist, a shake blocker and a logger who loved his job and loved where his job took him: close to the big rock walls he loved so much.

Rob was predeceased by his loving partner Virginia Butler in 2016 and by his father Bob Richards in 1977. He is survived by mom, Pat Tardif, brother Dave (Biff) Richards, sister Lyn (Puzz) Oram (Steve), brother Sam (Joe) Richards (Kat), brother Casey (Erdin) Richards (Selena), niece Sapphire, nephews Taryn, Wes, Morgan and Russell (Danni), and many good friends.

He was a very humble, loving individual and will be deeply missed. To use the words of one of his good friends, Evan, about their experiences: “I can see Rob’s shy smile and him saying, ‘Youngling, you’re the one out there doing it!’ But the reality is you need an absurd amount of inspiration to do these sorts of things. To be this obsessed you need to feel like you are part of a progression; that it’s not just about you, and that there were those before you who laid the groundwork to investigate the mystery more. So when we’re out there, we’re with you, your vision, your strength and your spirit. Rob, you set the stage for everything we’re working towards. Any words I weave will still leave holes in my heart, and I know you’d find all this pretty cheesy, but whatever, WE LOVE YOU, and our hearts are overflowing with how much you meant to all of us. I am beyond grateful for every single moment...every pot of coffee, the sunset beans, and maybe most importantly to have shared a rope with you on Amon. Thank you, Master Rob, you profoundly changed our lives. Your spirit is soaring, this is certain.”

We have heard that Rob used to wake up in the mountains chuckling. We should all be so blessed to find our passion, as he did, and to march to the beat of our own drum.

A celebration of Rob’s life will be held on Sunday, August 26, 2018, at 3 pm at Sam and Kat’s place in Stillwater, 12128 Scotch Fir Point Road, Powell River.

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1215 General Employment HEALTH CARE ASSISTANT / RCA is needed to help one of our clients in Powell River. The Care Aide will provide companionship from 11:30am until 4:30pm daily, Tuesday through Saturday each week.

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2030 Building Supplies

43 PIECES of solid beams / timber / lumber $6,000 obo This lumber comes from an early 1960s warehouse in Burnaby.

It would make a beautiful shop or home. The lumber is now dark brown with age. Lumber situated in storage yard in Powell River. Owner is coming up from Vancouver and willbe on site Sat and Sun (4 & 5 Aug), call this week to make appointment for weekend. Only serious inquiries.

2 laminated, fir, straight 40’ x 12.75" x 18" beams 1 laminated, fir, straight 40’ x 9" x 18" beams 12 solid fir, straight 16’ x 13" x 13" beams 14 laminated, fir, curved 19’ x 7" x 16" (approx. 6" at taper) beams 14 laminated, fir, curved 31’ x 7" x 16"(approx. 6" at taper) beams 604-551-1241 epixjob@outlook.com

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous BLINDS ROLLER, vinyl, solid, interior, Hunter Douglas, “Collosseum”, install within/ outer frame. 93.625W, 45.5W, 57.5L, $475. and $275. Call 604.344.2059.

P I L AT E S P R O X P 5 5 6 Reformer. Like new condition, great health benefits, $650 Call 604.485.4101.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: w w w. N o r w o o d S a w m i l l s . com/400OT 1.800.567.0404 Ext:400OT. SIX - 245/70 19.5 tires, RV or truck, $150 each. Call 604.485.7993.

TEN INCH Delta Unisaw with a 220v single phase motor in very good condition. Asking $1,500 Call 604.749.7054.

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WELDED ALUMINUM boat, 20’ to 24’, four stroke, power preferred. Text 604.414.4598.

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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 WOULD LIKE to buy used yard ornaments that require painting. Call 604.485.7747.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W0029 Please be advised that Tideline Services Ltd is proposing to remove 162.2ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W0029 located in the vicinity of Powell River and Texada Island. This proposed removal is comprised of DL 364 and DL 369 of the Texada Island Land District, plus DL 5511 New Westminister Land District.

Inquiries/comments to the proposal must be submitted to Chris Laing (8729 Hwy 101, Powell River BC, V8A0H3)

by August 17, 2018.

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

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Inquiries/comments to the proposal must be submitted to Chris Laing (8729 Hwy 101, Powell River BC, V8A0H3)

by August 17, 2018.

Only written inquiries received by the above date will be responded to.

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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

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

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TWO PLUS acres Gillies Bay, two bay, two storey shop, small house needs work. $295,000, 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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2009 FREIGHTLINER Diesel DDT15, new gravel box and pump, high-lift elect tarp, 18 speed Eaton transmission, new seats. $85,000 OBO 604.578.0777.

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NOTICE TO REMOVE PRIVATE LAND FROM WOODLOT LICENCE W1671 Please be advised that GDF Ventures Ltd is proposing to remove 64.7ha of private land from Woodlot Licence W1671 located in the vicinity of Texada Island. This proposed removal is comprised of DL 386 of the Texada Island Land District.

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Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036.

KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, large set preferred, will consider all condition and types, please call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com MOTORHOME CLASS A, max 28’, must have slide and walk around bed. Call 604.414.8382.

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5020 Business Services

9185 Boats

NEW TO POWELL RIVER Douglas Sutherland, Registered Massage Therapist.

After 26 years of working my practice in Abbotsford, BC, my wife and I decided to move here to beautiful Powell River! I look forward to meeting new clientele and working with you to improve your over all health and wellness. I am working at: Marine Chiropractic and Wellness Clinic 104-4675 Marine Ave Booking by appointment only, 604-485-9896.

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

Call 604.483.6829 or 604.483.4456.

1998 270 SEARAY Limited Edition, excellent condition, 690hrs, new motor, trailer,new tarps, lots of bells and whistles $32,000 Call 604.414.8596.

19’ CALAIS 61 hours on 210 HP V6, leg rebuilt 2016,two scotty electric downriggers, good overall condition, $15,000. Call 604.414.8155.

24’ EX-COMMERCIAL HD/ FG boat, 5.9-litre Cummins diesel. Special for prawn and crab fishing, $20,000, OBO. Call 604.487.0890.

3488 BAYLINER, Cummings engine, low hours, $80,000, contact 604.483.6641.

40’ TOLLYCRAFT cruiser, twin gas V-8 engines, extras, great shape, $75,000. OBO, 604.414.3960.

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

READY FOR cruising 28’ liveaboard, economical, reliable, four cylinder diesel, $7,500.

View at Westview Harbour “Niki” call 604.414.4483.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2014 YAMAHA TW200, 500 kms excellent condition, $4,500. Call 604.485.4925.

9145 Cars 1995 WHITE BMW, 295,000 kms, 4 door, 6 cylinder, excellent condition, runs great, $4,500, call 1.604.788.3036 or 604.483.4437.

2006 DODGE Charger RT5.7, many extras, garage kept, all receipts, pictures available.

Call 604.485.5384.

2007 TOYOTA SLE convertible US model. Always stored inside, all options - luxury car, three owner - almost like new. Mechanical sound, all records, 165,000 kms. Car cover, MUST BE SEEN, $11,300, selling due to health.

Contact 604.485.6396 or 604.483.1950.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1996 BIG Foot 11.5’ camper, 3-piece bathroom, winter furnace package, basement, solar panel, $6,900. 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.

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Saturday, September 22 Max Cameron Theatre

2085 Garage Sales

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

11,000 kms. $22,000. 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, 140,000 kms, automatic, aftermarket 4” exhaust, turbo housing and injectors, engine brake, $17,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca 2008 TACOMA TRD Quad Cab, 195,000 kms, 4.0 auto, 6” lift, 35” tires, $18,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca

9185 Boats 1981 SEA RAY 36’ (355T) twin diesels, diesel generator extras, recent survey. Call Jen 604.413.1092 or Chris 604.414.3960.

1988 2858 Bayliner Contessa, New Volvo 350 High Performance Duo-prop, propane stove/oven, three batteries. Comes with 9’ Zodiac, 6 hp outboard. Can be seen at Powell Lake C25, $17,900 OBO. Call 604.483.6060 or 485.9525.

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