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Council pushes for slower Marine Close call on downtown highway highlights need for pedestrian safety CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A brush with tragedy is elevating the issue of pedestrian safety on Marine Avenue, but changes to lower current speed limits on Powell River’s main street may only happen if the city is able to convince the provincial government to reroute Highway 101. Currently, Marine Avenue is

designated as the provincial highway.

City of Powell River councillor Russell Brewer raised the issue at a committee of the whole meeting on August 30 after learning a five-year-old girl was hit by a car while crossing Marine last month. The girl sustained scrapes and bruises, but the incident serves as a reminder about road safety a decade after five-year-old Emma Heppner was killed near the corner of Marine and Joyce avenues.

“The number of times folks come up to those crosswalks and lock up on the brakes seems to be a lot higher,” Brewer told the committee. “We really need to reduce the speed limit down there; 50 kilometres per hour just does not make sense.”

According to Powell River RCMP constable Kerri Chard, on

August 19 a five-year-old girl was struck by a car travelling at low speed while she crossed the street with her father on Marine near Base Camp Coffee.

The girl and her father were crossing in front of a southbound car that had temporarily blocked traffic as it parallel parked on the street, said Chard.

“The young girl was walking ahead of her father and stepped out as a northbound vehicle was travelling by,” said Chard. “The driver attempted to stop in time but the young girl was bumped by the vehicle. She fell to the ground and sustained minor scrapes on her arm and leg.” Chard estimates that the vehicle was travelling between 20 and 30 kilometres per hour.

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City seeks highway options 1« SPEEDING grim reminder of the 2006 death of Emma, who stepped into traffic near the old Thunder Bay Store and was struck. According to a BC Coroners Service report, the vehicle that killed Emma was estimated to be travelling between 44 and 57 kilometres per hour.

Brewer said he has heard stories from Marine Avenue business owners of increasing numbers of incidents where drivers are travelling under the speed limit, but are forced to make sudden stops along the stretch of road between Alberni and Duncan streets. Brewer said he would like to see the 50-kilometre limit reduced.

Mayor Dave Formosa said part of the problem is the limited visibility of the crosswalks for drivers. Due to the tightness of the road and cars parked on both sides, drivers do not always see pedestrians trying to cross at the crosswalk, said Formosa.

“That’s the reason why we’ve gone to these crosswalks with flashing lights,” he said.

With the completion of Westview Elementary School, the city installed a controlled crossing with flashing lights on Joyce Avenue near the school.

In response to Emma’s death, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure installed a controlled crossing at Marine and Joyce avenues in 2008.

Marine Avenue crosswalks near Base Camp and in front of MLA Nicholas Simons’ office are not controlled. The estimated cost of the controlled crossings is $100,000, said Formosa.

Marine Avenue, considered Highway 101 through town, is under the ministry’s jurisdiction. It is also the designated truck route, so with increases in summer tourism traffic there has been growing worry about the mixing of industrial traffic with cars, pedestrians and cyclists.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway, who works at Simons’ office, said there is increased traffic danger with Marine also serving as the truck route through town.

“When you see a fully loaded logging truck coming through at 50 kilometres per hour, you know they are not going to be able to stop,” she said.

Hathaway said that in the past it took considerable lobbying to have the ministry reduce speed limits from 60 to 50 kilometres per hour on Marine. She said the city does not currently have the ability to set a lower speed

BRIDGING THE DIVIDE: City of Powell River council is requesting that the provincial government look at moving the city’s truck route from Marine Avenue up to Manson Avenue once that road is connected to Highway 101. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

limit on the road.

One potential solution to Marine’s increased traffic may be to move commercial trucks to another route, an idea that has been considered for at least the past three decades. The ministry has confirmed it is willing to at least entertain the idea.

Transportation ministry spokesperson Kate Mukasa said the province will be initiating a planning study to evaluate if a business case exists for rerouting the highway through what is known locally as the “Manson Divide,” the unfinished stretch of Manson Avenue between Kemano Street and Thunder Bay Road.

Once linked, Manson could then also be connected to Townsite and the barge terminal near the mill along the logging road.

According to the ministry, the business case would compare the cost of constructing the bypass with any anticipated savings for maintenance, travel time and safety improvement, among other factors. The ministry and city would be involved in the evaluation to determine impacts and benefits for the city and province, said Mukasa. Results of that study will be released in 2017, she said.

If the business case can be made, Marine would

become a city road and Manson would become the provincial highway, said Formosa. In that situation, the city would be able to lower the speed limit, a move that may help further develop the Marine area as a more pedestrian-friendly shopping district.

Formosa said he is happy the ministry is preparing to conduct the assessment.

He said he and Hathaway brought the idea up previously in a meeting with transportation minister Todd Stone.

“We were happy they actually took us seriously,” said Formosa. “Somebody needed to start this and push this

agenda. Why shouldn’t it be us?”

City staff have been working over the years to purchase property along the road’s proposed path and only one or two parcels have yet to be bought, he said.

Formosa added that the aim is to establish “a proper truck route.” He said there has been growing worry Marine Avenue between Duncan and Penticton streets could be further destabilized by the continual traffic of loaded down trucks.

“That road can’t take the weight of trucks anymore,” said Formosa. “It’s a problem.”

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Fatal car crash An 85-year-old male died at Powell River General Hospital after his pickup truck went off the road, collided with a driveway culvert, became airborne and landed in a ditch on the 7100 block of Thunder Bay Road at approximately noon on Thursday, September 8.

The driver, who was the lone occupant, was extracted from the vehicle by Powell River Fire Rescue using the jaws of life. He was transported to hospital by BC Ambulance Service paramedics and died later that evening, according to Powell River RCMP. The man’s identity is not being released at this time.

RCMP have been investigating the accident with help from a trafficcollision analyst from Vancouver Island and continue to investigate the death with BC Coroners Service.

Building permits still not issued for city-owned Crossroads Village location CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

CROSSROADS CONUNDRUM: Hampered progress on construction of Powell River Public Library’s new home is having wider repercussions for the library, according to chief librarian Terry Noreault. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

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location to store or shelve the new books, the library has had to devise a contingency plan and rent some vacant storefront space to make the books available for lending until the new library is completed, said Noreault.

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“I’m trying to be the optimistic one and tell people it’s coming,” said Sauve. “It’s in the city’s hands; it’s their building.”

Echoing statements he made at the end of August, mayor Dave Formosa said he still thinks the city is almost at the point where it can issue a building permit.

“Talking to both sides, I’m not hearing anymore that we’re not going to get there,” he said.

Formosa said a lot of the delay has been caused by disagreements over the need for building-code reviews. He said he is aware that the slow progress has created problems.

“It’s been frustrating,” he said, “but this happens when you take an old building and try to create a new building out of it.”

Savary Island Volunteer Fire Department has lifted a campfire ban put into place on July 28.

As of Monday, September 5, campfires built solely for the purpose of cooking or warmth with materials piled less than 20 inches high and in diameter are allowed again.

Backyard burning and burn barrels are still prohibited and subject to fines due to dry ground conditions, according to the fire department.

Savary residents and visitors are reminded to always attend fires closely and ensure they are fully extinguished before leaving the site.

According to the island’s fire department, bans may be reinstated if dry weather returns without sufficient rain.

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Originally, the library was set to open between midAugust and October, said Noreault. The construction has been estimated to take up to six months once the permits are issued.

Unforeseen delays have caused some unexpected results, said Noreault.

opening date of August 15,” he said.

Last spring, the library also began ordering custom furniture for its new space. The furniture is expected to arrive by the end of October or early November and will require about 1,500 square feet of storage space until it can be moved into its new home.

The city does not currently have any space large enough to store the furniture, so a non-city owned location had to be found. The city looked at Dwight Hall for storage, but that did not work, said Noreault.

“The city does not have any place appropriate for what we have,” he said.

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Noreault said a standstill in construction is causing the public to question whether the project will even proceed. That doubt undercuts the library’s ability to raise the required $1.4 million contribution toward the building’s $4.9 million purchase, he said.

“We have some people asking if this is really going to happen,” said Noreault. “It’s taken us a long time to get here, so I understand why some people are starting to question it. After waiting 30 years for an approved proposal, two years later we’re still trying to figure out what we need to do to make the building useful for the library.”

City of Powell River director of planning Thomas Knight previously said a building permit would be issued to contractor Futurevest Investment Corporation on August 30 if all items required before his department could issue a building permit were addressed. Now City of Powell River director of infrastructure Tor Birtig said he expects the permits will be issued by Friday, September 16.

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PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Monday September 19, 2016 7 pm Regional District Board Room #103-4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC

The Board of the Powell River Regional District gives notice that it will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, September 19, 2016, at 7 pm at the Regional District Board Room, #103 - 4675 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw No. 465.3, 2016 to amend Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 465, 2012.

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in the election was the result of teamwork and he is excited for the nation’s work ahead.

“It’s nice to see that confidence that the people have in the work done to date,” said Williams. “It’s great that the work will carry on with the implementation of the laws and regulations of the nation, and making Tla’amin a successful and prosperous nation.”

The nation also elected eight legislators. Lori Sparrow (Wilson) was re-elected and the leading vote-getter with 317 votes.

Sparrow was joined by other re-elected legislators, formerly known as councillors, Larry Louie (263 votes), Gloria Francis (239 votes), John Steven Hackett (218 votes), Brian Hackett (201 votes) and Shawn Louie (199 votes).

New legislators elected were Tyrone Wilson, who was second only to Sparrow (Wilson) with 304 votes, and Denise Smith with 216 votes.

Hopeful candidates Walter Paul, Grace Adams, Doreen Point, Samuel Hackett, Verna Francis, Anthony George, Doreen Hopkins, Tracy Timothy, Neil Timothy and David Louie were not elected. Clint Williams also

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The intent of proposed Bylaw No. 465.3, 2016, is to amend Map 1: Land Use Designations Map to the Electoral Area B Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 465, 2012, by redesignating 8317 and 8321 Hwy 101, legally described as Blocks 8 and 9, Except Part in Plan LMP39954, District Lot 1619, Group 1, New Westminster District, Plan 19792, from Low Density Residential to Suburban Residential.

Tla’amin Nation elected its first-ever government on Saturday, September 10, and a familiar face has returned to lead the self-governing nation.

For mer chie f C lint Williams, who assumed the hegus title when Tla’amin’s treaty with the governments of BC and Canada came into effect, was elected as hegus with more than 40 per cent of total votes.

The total number of voters in the election was 465, around two-thirds of eligible voters, a number that electoral officer Fred Schiffner said he was pleased with.

“That’s quite a high turnout,“ said Schiffner. “It was excellent, quite frankly.

Normally we get 50 to 60 per cent. There seemed to be a lot of interest, so that was great.”

Approximately 700 Tla’amin citizens were eligible to vote in the nation’s first election. Tla’amin became self-governing on April 5.

Williams, who was instrumental in Tla’amin becoming a nation, won the position of hegus, with 196 votes, over fellow candidates John Steven Hackett, who had 153 votes, and Vern Pielle, who collected 113 votes. Two ballots for hegus were spoiled.

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ran for legislator, but was not elected.

Schiffner said after the new Tla’amin government officials are sworn into office, four legislators will be chosen from the eight in an internal vote to decide who will sit on Tla’amin’s executive council.

The council is responsible for day-to-day operations of the nation as well as shaping the nation’s five departments: finance and administration, community service, lands and resources, public works and economic development. The executive council will meet weekly while all eight legislators will meet together twice a year.

Hegus and legislators are on a four-year term.

Previously, chief and councillors sat for two years.

Schiffner said the nation’s first electronic vote, which had no provision for its use under the Indian Act, was a learning experience. Despite some technological hurdles for voters, many were able to vote online.

“People generally liked it, but there were some problems,” said Schiffner. “There was certainly a really good interest in this election.

There were a lot of people who came in to vote in person.”

Williams said he looks forward to carrying on with the relationships the nation has formed with other local governments and participating in the future of the Powell River area.

“People are happy with the direction we’re headed in,” said Williams, “and I find it really rewarding to be elected the first hegus of the Tla’amin Nation in this historic election.”

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Night air-ambulance service for Texada Island is on its way to being reinstated, says Texada/Gillies Bay Airport manager Russell Storry.

Texada has been without the service for the past nine months. Powell River Regional District, owner and operator of the airport, has been working with a consultant to reinstate night helicopter landings since June.

In Januar y, BC Air Ambulance service provider Helijet suspended service to the island after a Transport Canada investigation into helicopters landing at BC airports not certified for night landings. “ We ’ v e h e a r d f r o m Transport Canada and we know what the minimum requirements are,” said Storry. “We are just waiting to hear from BC Ambulance and their contractor Helijet to find out if they are comfortable with the minimum regulations, or if they want more.”

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BCEHS chief executive officer Jodi Jensen said Transport Canada provided some clarification last week that night operations are permitted under specific conditions, including temporary lighting.

“We’re very pleased that we’ve been able to clarify the situation and the modifications required are fairly minor,” said Jensen.

Regional district chair Patrick Brabazon said if the island was deprived of

night air-ambulance service because of a bureaucratic problem in the federal government, it was “extremely unfortunate.”

Jensen said the regional district’s consultant and Helijet met after the clarification was sent to confirm lighting and landing procedures.

“There’s just been an identification of some additional turbo flares required to be put in place and a reorientation for Texada Island first responders to make sure they are familiar

with the lighting required, to ensure they understand what is required to clear the space and ensure it’s safe for an air ambulance to land,” said Jensen. “We expect that should be completed within the next week or two and then we’ll be able to resume night operations.”

Brabazon said the regional district will be looking at creating a permanent solution for the problem through the construction of a helipad with appropriate lights at the airport.

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A Lower Sunshine Coast resident’s petition calling for priority boarding at Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal has received a mixed response in Powell River.

Last month Gibsons resident Ryan Medd started a petition at change.org that asks BC Ferries to provide resident-first loading for all communities without alternative road access routes, except those from the Lower Mainland to Vancouver Island.

“Expecting residents to pay more [via reservations], simply to access what is truly an essential service, is wrong,” Medd wrote in the petition that will be delivered to BC premier Christy Clark, transportation minister Todd Stone and BC Ferries chief executive officer Mike Corrigan.

The petition asks BC Ferries to pro-

vide preferred loading to those residents of communities who rely on ferries for medical appointments, travel, youth sporting events and other reasons. In his petition, Medd states that treating all passengers equal is “not fair.”

While the idea has appeal for Powell River residents, City of Powell River councillor and Northern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee member Karen Skadsheim said she is of “two minds” with the petition.

“A lot of what this community and the coast relies on is tourism,” said Skadsheim. “If you get a full boat of residents showing up at the terminal and they take priority over the tourists, that is not going to do much for the economy.”

However, Skadsheim said she does not like how BC Ferries’ current reservation system works either.

“Maybe residents shouldn’t have to

pay a reservation fee,” said Skadsheim.

“That’s a more workable solution.”

Describing the reservation system as a “cash grab,” Skadsheim said if passengers miss their reservation because of the line at the booth, they are out $20.

“That’s reprehensible,” she said.

Powell River resident and BC Bike Race organizer Wayne Brewer said he also worries about the impact priority loading would have on tourism, particularly as Powell River has worked so hard to develop the sector.

“We have worked so hard to develop a vibrant tourism industry and it is just now beginning to pay off,” said Brewer.

“I worry much more about the huge percentage of deck space provided by reservations. That discourages and punishes travellers, locals and visitors alike.”

As of press time, the priority-loading petition had more than 1,000 signatures.

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SEPTEMBER 8 to THURSDAY, contact RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Thunder Bay Street, 7000 block (8477).

Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a residence.

The homeowner 2. AUGUST 23 reported heAvenue had been away for several 4700 Joyce months and pm returned to find the door lock At 11:45 an RCMP officer was had been patrols broken. He reported a televisiona making when he observed and clothing green recyclewas binmissing. on fire in the alley behind a retail store. The fire department 4.

FRIDAY,and SEPTEMBER 9 attended promptly extinguished the Powell River fire. There was no damage to the building RCMP received property. information regarding or surrounding Anyone with ainformation prohibitedabout driverthis operating incident ais motor asked vehicle.

Investigation the vehicle to contact RCMP atrevealed 604.485.6255 or involved had been reported as stolen on Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

September 3, 2016. A 30-year-old male resident of Powell River was arrested and charged with possession of stolen property and driving while disqualified.

Following a bail hearing, he was released from custody and scheduled to appear in Powell River Provincial Court on September 20.

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AUGUST 17 TO 24, 2015 TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 116 BREAK AND ENTERS = 1 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 1 THEFTS = 6 ASSAULTS = 5 MISCHIEF = 5

SEPTEMBER 2 TO 11, 2016 TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 122 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 1 ASSAULTS = 7

BREAK AND ENTERS = 2 THEFTS = 7 MISCHIEF = 4

Changing the way Canadians elect the federal government may be the farthest thing from many citizens’ minds in these last days of lingering summer, but Powell River voters are being asked to participate in a nationwide conversation on electoral reform.

During last year’s fall election campaign, the Liberal Party of Canada pledged to introduce legislation that would reform Canada’s single-member plurality system, informally known as first-past-the-post, within 18 months of coming to power. A parliamentary special committee on electoral reform was struck in June and has been meeting over the summer gathering information.

This fall the committee is asking Canadians for their thoughts and communities around the country have been gathering for town hall meetings on what form those changes might take.

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney is holding one of the public forums at 1:30 pm on Saturday, September 17, at Dwight Hall.

“It’s important to look at the issue of why some people don’t vote,” said Blaney.

“People want a change and it’s good and wise to have questions about what that change could look like.”

After a presentation on different kinds of reforms, including mandatory voting and reduction of the legal voting age, residents will be asked for their thoughts at the town hall, said Blaney.

“I’m okay with whatever people have to say,” said Blaney. “I’m in favour of seeing an equitable voting system where every vote counts.”

University of the Fraser Valley political science pro-

Rachel Blaney

fessor Hamish Telford said, that despite its flaws, the current system has produced successful elections over Canada’s 149-year history.

“It’s easy to use and by the end of voting day we know in almost every riding who’s been elected, which party will form government and who will be prime minister,” said Telford. “In fact, we’re often told that before they’ve even finished counting the votes.”

Blaney said that despite the system being simple to understand and producing results quickly, a lot of people she spoke to last fall while knocking on doors said they did not want to vote.

“There’s something not working in our system when a large portion of people are choosing not to participate,” said Blaney. “We need to have some meaningful conversations about why that is. A lot of people think it’s just young people who are not voting, but that’s not the case.”

Voter engagement for the past 25 years has been dropping, though last fall’s turnout was almost 68 per cent. According to Elections Canada, in the six elections held since 2000, four have had the lowest voter turnout at the federal level in Canadian history, with less than 62 per cent of eligible voters casting ballots. The highest turnouts were in 1958, 1962 and 1963 when more than 79 per cent of eligible voters cast ballots.

Blaney said she thinks a system requiring politicians from all parties to work together, such as minority governments, gives voters

the sense that even if their MP is in opposition their voice is still being heard.

Telford said he suspects fairness could be one reason why fewer citizens are choosing to participate.

“There are some perceived problems with the system that does not seem to be entirely fair or conform to our standards and notions of democracy,” said Telford.

The current system can create situations where a party can hold more than 50 per cent of parliament’s 338 seats, but have less than 40 per cent of the popular vote.

“If it’s not the rule of the people, then it should at least be a majority of the people, but in our case it’s not even a majority, so that seems to be a serious flaw,” said Telford.

Telford added that the current system does not seem to treat all political parties fairly. “It really depends on how the votes are distributed throughout the country,” said Telford.

He explained that the Green Party of Canada, with voters of about one million spread fairly evenly over the country, is treated differently than a regional party, such as the Bloc Québécois, despite the fact that the Bloc had a similar number of votes.

“You might argue that a party with a million votes should get the same seats as another party with a million votes, but that’s not always the case,” he said.

Blaney said if Powell River area residents are interested in participating, but cannot make it to the town hall, they should feel free to contact her with their thoughts, so they can be added to her report to the committee, which is accepting public consultation until October 7.

“Changing the electoral system is hugely complex,” said Blaney, “but I think regular people have a right to say what things are important to them as we move forward.”

The special committee is expected to present its report to the House of Commons no later than December 1.

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COURT BRIEFS Powell River Provincial Court | September 6 and 7, 2016

Impaired driving

Flight from a peace officer

Fear of injury

James Scott Barszczewski (born 1971) was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition, a $1,500 fine and a $450 victim surcharge for two counts of the impaired driving charge of care or control of a vehicle/ vessel with over .08.

Jonathan Glenn Bose (born 1989) was sentenced to a one-year driving prohibition, a $1,000 fine and a $150 victim surcharge for one count of flight from a peace officer and the lesser charge of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention.

Gary Leonard William Bartlett (born 1958) was sentenced to a one-year peace bond for one count of fear of injury/damage by another person.

Steven Edgar Tipton (born 1963) was

sentenced to a one-year peace bond for one count of fear of injury/damage by another person.

Daniel William McLuskie (born 1963) was sentenced to a one-year peace bond for one count of fear of injury/damage by another person.

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OPINION »

Consistent speed Driving patterns and speed limits are not something we instinctually know the minute we sit behind a wheel. Traffic experts and a little something called science are used to determine what a safe speed is for a certain area, or what traffic patterns make the most sense for a city.

It is quite clear that, as a collective community, we have not been able to figure out what to do when we drive through Marine Avenue’s business district. As the amount of vehicle and pedestrian activity has changed, so have many of our driving habits.

The problem is, we have not figured out a consistent way to deal with a downtown highway that does not make a lot of sense anymore.

Marine is a designated truck route, but also has a growing mix of cars, pedestrians and cyclists. Summer tourism traffic adds a whole new navigation element as those new to town get their bearings on where everything is.

Every time someone is hit Every time someone is hit or nearly or nearly hit by hit at a crosswalk by a driver who a driver who is is distracted or going too fast, or distracted or going too fast, an accident is caused by someone or an accident darting out on foot in the middle is caused by of traffic, it becomes more and someone darting out on foot more apparent that a change in the middle needs to be made along Marine. of traffic, it becomes more and more apparent that a change needs to be made along Marine.

BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure currently has the jurisdiction to change speed limits, install crosswalks or even designate a different highway route other than Marine.

City of Powell River and its residents can rally to have the speed limit decreased, crosswalks installed or traffic rerouted, but it is a long haul that begins with government studies that could be years in the making.

Until then we all need to slow down, but within reason. Crawling down Marine at 25 kilometres per hour is not going to help the problem, and may only serve to increase road rage.

The current speed limit through Marine Avenue’s business district is 50 kilometres per hour. It would be nice if we could all cautiously travel just under the speed limit, paying special attention to crosswalks and darting pedestrians, just like we are all taught when we learn to drive.

If we go over or under the speed limit or reach for our phones while doing a driving test: guess what? We fail.

We can probably all agree that driving more than 50 kilometres per hour down Marine’s main drag is dangerous, and anything under 30 kilometres is infuriating. For now, let’s stick to the current speed limit.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Working moms make tough decisions

By Michaela Garstin Like all of my friends grow- I never went to full-time daycare women enjoy going back their job. Others must return to work ing up, I stayed home with my when I was a toddler. mom during the day. Instead of This is why the decision to go out of economic necessity.

I enjoyed the nearly two years working outside the house, she back to work is difficult for many off I had with my daughter. It looked after me and my three women, even in the year 2016. brothers, our pets and the entire There is no right answer and, was a great opportunity to bond with her and I would household. not have given that up I knew she was busy for anything, but life but I never truly unWhile some moms cannot derstood how exhaustbecame much more diffathom leaving their young ing the work was until ficult when I decided to I had my daughter and work from home while children in the care of stayed home with her also juggling care for someone else, other women for nearly two years. her.

And I only had one kid My mom set up her enjoy going back their job. to look after. business at home and Others must return to work Since I was on the quilooked after all four eter side growing up, I of us, but it was really out of economic necessity. loved having my mom hard for her. (A shout home during the day so I could even though it is somewhat of a out to mom-preneurs. It’s a come home for lunch or call her if cliché, moms should do what is tough job.)

I was sick at school. best for them and their family.

I did not want to give up my I had the occasional babysitter While some moms cannot fath- career completely and the extra and attended preschool a couple om leaving their young children money was important. I kept times a week but, like my friends, in the care of someone else, other thinking: What was the point of »9

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LETTERS » Solution sought When I started reading the August 31 issue of the Peak, my dilemma was which story to comment on. There were definite reasons for commenting on all of them.

The front page was yelling “Dilapidated hotel taints town centre,” so I started there.

If an individual’s home was boarded up and deemed unsafe, the municipality would have the owner cor-

rect the safety issue and, if it was not done, deal with it accordingly at the owner’s expense. If this is not the case, then our city is not doing its job.

Jason Schreurs wrote such an excellent editorial [“Hazardous eyesore”] in response to this matter. There is not much I can add, but I do give him my wholehearted applause.

This is our town, we pay taxes and keep city employ-

ees in their well-paid jobs with benefits. Our town is not beholden to one individual who sees fit to do things according to his plan.

Jack Barr should be ashamed of himself. He said he knows the building is “an issue in town” and he would deal with the building tomorrow if he could, but “it’s all about the money.”

Maybe he should have thought about that before he bought the building. Did

he think it would fix itself?

Accepting responsibility will become a thing of the past unless individuals and corporations alike are held accountable. It is time to become part of the solution.

Sheri Moloughney Michigan Avenue

Protect fish stocks A Richmond-based tour company has been bring-

ing groups of people since March for what it calls its Sunshine Coast Seashell Tour [“Shellfish picking activity increases,” September 7].

At present, people holding a valid BC tidal water fishing licence are permitted to take 15 oysters and 75 clams at one time.

Why are there no regulations in the Fisheries Act that limit the number of people harvesting a beach

SPEAK TO THE PEAK

Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint

What should Powell River do to become a more pedestrian-friendly city?

ANN NADALINI Hernando Avenue We should extend the seawalk. It’s wonderful to go on, but when you get to the end of it and try to go up to Grief Point it’s very difficult.

GREG WEBBER Marine Avenue They should address the speeding in town. We live on a busy street and people drive by at twice the speed limit, and I hardly ever see anyone pulled over for speeding.

OLIVIA WHITE Omineca Avenue Most of the streets here don’t have sidewalks and they just have curbs, especially going from Westview into Townsite. There’s hardly even a curb there.

ANDERS MIKKELSEN Klahanie Drive Places like Steveston have little pullouts for pedestrians crossing the street. No one can park in front of them, so you can actually see the person crossing the street. Also, we used to have more crosswalks on Marine Avenue, and I see people crossing all of the time.

at one time? How often are stock assessments done of shellfish on local beaches? Can fish management assess if a beach can sustain these harvests? Why are current fishing quotas being set in Ottawa?

I would like to see seasonal closures and possession limit changes to protect our shellfish stocks.

Janice Edmonds Gibsons, BC

TIM MCDONALD Sutherland Avenue They should have a shoulder or a bike lane between Townsite and Westview. You can’t walk or ride a bike safely on that route and that’s ridiculous in this day and age.

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8« VIEWPOINT me going to university for five years and daycares and asking dozens of questions, I working so hard at my job if I do not con- placed my daughter in one I am very happy tinue after having a baby? Plus, I really enjoy with. She is better off there than watching what I do. television all day.

But my daughter2.2014 was left watching a lot I love my job now and we are both happier 9 Wednesday.April | Powell River Peak » prpeak.com of Peppa Pig while I worked during the day than before. Our lives now are much less and into the night. So, after touring several hectic.

LETTERS »

Pedestrian accident It was with great sadness that we read about the recent death of the 62-yearold newcomer to Powell River who was struck by an SUV on Joyce Avenue [“Pedestrian succumbs to injuries,” March 21].

I moved with my wife and two small children to Powell River in 2005 and spent the better part of seven years living there.

One of the main reasons I wanted to leave was because the community’s leaders have never shown the slightest interest in improving traffic flow and enforcement to ensure the safety of the many children and seniors who walk and bike in the community.

It is frightening to walk down Joyce, with its narrow

sized pickups and SUVs that it is dangerous for children in crosswalks, since most of these vehicles have impaired visibility directly in front of the vehicle. That is why such vehicles are banned in Europe.

I would like to think that Powell River may some day wake up to the grave injustice it is doing its pedestrian population by failing to address the many chronic traffic safety problems in the city, but after having lived there for seven years, I don’t hold out much hope.

Raymond MacLeod Cushing North Vancouver

of the lake it will multiply very fast like it has for years. The root system is very hardy. You cannot kill the weed.

Once the lake is cleared out you can start fresh, restock with trout and make it a nice swimming hole like it was before. Now it is a swamp, not good for the public.

We need to make Cranberry Lake nice again and it can be done once the lilies are out of the lake.

Cliff Lang Squamish, BC

But there is a nagging question in the back of my mind: Is going to daycare eight hours a day good for her? I hear from moms who say they would never let that happen, and other moms who say it provides the perfect worklife balance.

My daughter and I are so much happier March 26].

He claims that the “peace, order and good government of Canada” will be undermined by a treaty that allows Tla’amin to exercise laws that are rooted in traditional systems of governance that have existed for millennia before Canada was even a remote concept. To lump together Sharia law, Québécois law, and other “local” laws into this context betrays a limited understanding of the systemic inequalities that this treaty is aiming to address and rectify—inequalities such as the Indian Act, an aspect of Canadian law that was established to subjugate, control, distort and limit the rights and freedoms of Aboriginal peoples, and which continues to this day.

when I’m working. My life feels fulfilled and she is happy with all the attention she receives at daycare. It’s a tough decision but, in this case, it’s a win-win.

Michaela Garstin is the mother of a two-yearold daughter and new editor of the Squamish Chief.

“values” are the current Stephen Harper government, to which Weston is a member, truly upholding when first nations and other citizens who want to protect Canada’s environment for future generations are under surveillance and labelled terrorists? What “values” are the Harper government upholding when enacting Bill C-45, which again undermines first nations’ sovereignty and protection for the land and water that sustain us?

If Weston is concerned with the “most vulnerable” members of Canadian society, why does his political party actively seek out free trade agreements with Europe and China that will effectively render our own laws, national or local, null and void in the face of trade

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Ignorance harms Letters should not exceed 350 words and In response to MPbe John Cranberry Lake viewpoints must approximately 500 words Lilies have taken over the lake; we all understand the infestation of the matter [“Water lilies create cause

Weston’s opposition to the wording of the Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation treaty, I am disturbed by his lack of awareness and

the learning and constructive dialogue necessary to reach true reconciliation.

Claudia Medina Marine Avenue

Recycling changes What is the government planning with regard to recycling [“Changes on horizon for recycling,” March 5]?

Between the ferry upsets and then recycling, what is happening? Powell River is a clean town. If it is made difficult for folks, you may see all the beautiful trails full of garbage. This would undo all the work like the BOMB (Bloody Old Men’s Brigade) Squad has done and others to make the trails safe and clean for those from Powell River and outside to come see and hike.

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COMMUNITY »

Hungarians return to the mill Forestry students who immigrated to Canada in 1957 first landed in Powell River JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

A group of more than 40 alumni of Hungary’s Sopron Forestry School, who first landed as immigrants in Powell River before attending University of BC, recently returned to the place where they were welcomed to Canada nearly 60 years ago.

Nearly 250 students and faculty from the forestry school fled Hungary in 1957 to escape Soviet rule.

Needing a place to stay when UBC was unable to house them, owners of Powell River Paper Company took in the students for several months as they were taught English by Powell River residents.

“We owe a great deal of thanks to the company at that time. Through its generosity, we were offered bunkhouses at the mill and the company made all of the necessary arrangements to accommodate all of us, including a kitchen,” said alumnus Joseph Nemeth.

“So we decided we should come back to Powell River after almost 60 years.”

A banquet took place on Thursday, September 8, at Town Centre Hotel and a tour of Catalyst Paper

Corporation was held on Friday, September 9.

The now-owners of the mill have a special link to the Sopron alumni; Joseph is the father of Catalyst president and chief executive officer Joe Nemeth, who also attended the reunion.

“It’s not something I could have planned or expected, but what makes this special is this is more than a professional engagement for me; this is personal,” said Joe. “This is a group that the Canadian government and the Powell River Paper Company opened its arms to and brought in as refugees.

The Hungarian group’s presence made us a better province; they raised forestry practices through the roof.”

The Sopron Division of UBC’s forestry faculty was established in the fall of 1957 after the students and faculty had spent several months in Powell River.

“The Powell River mill provided an absolutely critical role in providing that interim point that enabled these students to come here, get settled, begin to understand Canadian culture and practise the language,” said UBC Faculty of Forestry dean John Innes. “It’s that interim stage that is often so important with new immigrants.”

According to Innes, the Hungarian students ended up changing the scope of forestry in BC after graduating in 1961, bringing in progressive practices around tending and researching forests that previously had not been prevalent in the province. Nearly 30 per cent of

FULL CIRCLE: Catalyst Paper Corporation president and chief executive officer Joe Nemeth [left] and his father Joseph Nemeth recently attended a reunion of Sopron Forestry School alumni. The Hungarians landed in Powell River in 1957 to learn English.

JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

the Hungarian immigrants were women, added Innes, something that was unheard of at UBC at the time.

Sopron alumni member Lehel Porpaczy remembers fondly the short time he spent in Powell River back in 1957. While in town for the reunion he said he barely recognized Powell River compared to what it was like six decades ago.

“It was very quiet here then. We had our own food prepared by Hungarians and spent our time learn-

ing English. The people from the town were the ones who taught us,” said Porpaczy.

“The memories of Powell River still choke me up. It was very nice here.”

Catalyst’s Powell River division vice-president and general manager Fred Chinn said events such as the Hungarian reunion are great examples of how Catalyst celebrates and honours the heritage of the communities it belongs to.

“This is a big moment for us. It’s part of the history

of the mill and the forestry in the area,” said Chinn.

“This Hungarian group was given a chance to progress through university and have a life in Canada and contribute to the forestry industry. And with our president and CEO being related to that whole history, it is very exciting to be part of this event.”

Sopron alumni have remained close to this day, according to Joseph. The group, which still meets every month in Vancouver,

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were able to form that bond partly due to their time in Powell River, he said.

“They did such a fabulous job and we are still grateful to this day; they looked after us so well,” said Joseph.

“I would not be honest to say everything was smooth; we were starting a life in a country where we had practically nothing. To this day, we are still very grateful to the people in Powell River who helped and taught us, and the company that took us in.”

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Fox legacy inspires team member In more than 9,000 communities across Canada, and many more internationally, preparations are underway for the 36th annual Terry Fox Run. The event celebrates the legacy of a young athlete from Port Coquitlam who, while dreaming of finding a cure for cancer, stirred the collective emotions of a nation while attempting to run across Canada on one leg and a prothesis.

The non-competitive, allinclusive and family-oriented event starts locally at 10 am on Sunday, September 18, outside the lower level of Powell River Recreation Complex. Registration begins at 8:30 am. Participants can run, walk, bike or roll a 10- or 3.5-kilometre route.

“Sometimes we refer to it as the Terry Fox event and run because we have people rollerblading, dogs on leashes and adults and kids riding their bikes,” said local run co-coordinator Ted Rodonets. “Some walk and some jog, the whole idea is just doing it.”

Organizers expect more than 400 participants to take part if the weather cooperates. Between 60 and 75 volunteers from various local organizations will also be on hand to make sure the event runs according to plans.

“There are so many good activities in Powell River; charitable events and festivals,” said Rodonets. “The only way these things ever get done is by volunteers

RUN READY: Local co-coordinator Ted Rodonets and Terry’s Team member Lynda Miller, along with hundreds of Powell River participants and volunteers, are preparing for the 36th annual Terry Fox Run. SHANE CARLSON PHOTO

sliding sideways and helping each other.”

This year’s local Terry’s Team member, Lynda Miller, is currently undergoing breast cancer treatments for the second time. Inspired

by Fox’s Marathon of Hope, Miller has participated in the event since first being diagnosed 12 years ago.

“I watched Terry Fox on his journey across Canada and when he was admitted to the hospital,” said Miller.

“When I was first diagnosed I just had to become more involved with the run.”

After treatment for her initial bout with cancer led to remission, Miller continued her involvement with the run and also joined Paddling for Life dragon boat team, which paid dividends in more ways than one.

“When I was re-diagnosed

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two years ago, the team was right on it; they were such good companions and supporters,” said Miller.

“Different members phoned every week and made sure I was doing okay.”

More than half of the team has had breast cancer, while the others have been affected by cancer in some shape or form through family or friends.

By doctor’s orders, Miller was required to step away from dragon boating for an entire season, which came as a surprise, she said. She returned to dragon boating in June.

“When you’ve been a dragon boater for 10 years and then you suddenly have to take a year off, it’s a real shock,” said Miller. “It took me a month to get over the realization that I wasn’t go-

ing to be able to do it.”

Having been through treatment, remission and a second diagnosis, Miller said that, and her experiences receiving support from family, team members and friends, has led to positive interactions with others now facing similar issues.

“I have come across so many people and they start asking questions about treatment,” said Miller. “I just try to support them and tell them they have to take each day as it comes and get through it.”

Since the run was first held in Powell River in the mid-1980s, approximately $540,000 has been raised in the community, said Rodonets. In 2015, about $25,600 was raised, he added.

“People know the money is well spent,” he said. “Terry Fox Foundation has such a strong research component; 84 cents out of every dollar people donate goes directly to research.”

According to the foundation, more than 1,212 cancer-research projects have been funded and more than $700 million raised worldwide since Fox embarked on his marathon-per-day journey in 1980.

Registration for the local event and run is by donation with no minimum pledge amount. A post-run pancake breakfast and gathering for participants and volunteers will take place starting at 11 am.

For more information or to make a donation, go to terryfox.org.

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Paul Deelman, Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioner at the Island Beltone Hearing Centre will be offering free Hearing in Noise testing September 12 through 16. Anyone 18 and over who is worried about hearing loss is urged to take advantage of this opportunity.

The assessment will include the highly effective QuickSIN™ Speech-in-Noise test, which measures the ability to understand speech in a noisy environment. Testing for degree and type of hearing loss will also be performed.

All participants will receive free downloads of the LACE (Listening and Communication Enhancement) program, a $79 value.

Everyone 55 and over should have a hearing test at least once a year if they have any trouble at all hearing clearly. People who currently wear a hearing aid should also have a test. And anyone who has previously been told that nothing can be done for them should have a hearing test to find out if they are now one of the many a hearing aid can help.

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Para-cyclist reaches podium

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Before Tristen Chernove left for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games, the Powell River born and raised athlete said his plan on race day was to give the absolute best performance he could as a para-cyclist.

On Friday, September 9, and Saturday, September 10, Chernove’s best placed him on the podium as a multiple medal winner in para-cycling for Canada and Powell River.

He earned silver in the 3,000-metre individual pursuit and bronze in the 1,000-metre time trial.

“We’re very excited, very proud,” said Chernove’s younger sister Brooke Taylor, who watched his races live with her family in Powell River. “It goes to show that Tristen has always overcome, accomplished and inspired.”

Six years ago, Chernove was diagnosed with CharcotMarie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a disorder similar to muscular dystrophy that affects the nervous system. It was then that he began cycling in

PODIUM FINISH: Tristen Chernove won a silver medal in the 3,000-metre para-cycling pursuit last Friday at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. The Powell River native added a bronze medal to his collection one day later. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

order to slow the symptoms of CMT. Taylor said watching Chernove race in Rio has been “awesome” for the whole family.

“We all know how hard Tristen works; he is competitive and wants to win,” said Taylor, “but it also shows what you can do if you have the heart and mind to do it.”

Participating in Rio culminates a remarkable season for Chernove, considering he only took up international para-cyling last year.

A world champion in the 1,000-metre time trial and pursuit, he now has two Paralympic medals with two events remaining in Rio, the outdoor time trial and road

races that begin Wednesday, September 14.

After the competition, Chernove will return to his family and business in Cranbrook, BC, where he now resides.

In March, after winning the world championship, Chernove said, “Being from Powell River has everything to do with who and how I am in the world. The people in that place were part of forming me. I am a reflection of the friends I grew up with and my family, who happen to be some of the best people and brightest spirits on earth.”

According to Taylor, people in Powell River will likely see Chernove riding his bike on Highway 101 at Thanksgiving in October.

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New residents attribute fibre optics as determining factor in move DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Fibre-optic availability means business for Powell River. The infrastructure is an important part of City of Powell River’s residentattraction campaign and, because of it, people have moved to the city to live and work.

“It was an extremely important factor when we were looking to move here because we needed reliable, dedicated internet,” said David Repa, founder of Vancouver-based computer business The Hackery and new resident to the area.

“We know fibre works well to make sure the activities we need to do over our virtual private network would not be disturbed. We always have a guaranteed speed.”

According to Telus, Powell River was one of the first communities where a PureFibre installation gave residents access to internet speeds up to 150 megabits per second, and even faster speeds for businesses.

“This means any business, be it a tech startup, an architect or design house, a videographer or photographer, can make Powell River home and have access to the same or even faster speeds found in metropolitan centres,” said Telus senior communications manager Liz Sauvé. “It also means people who are able to work from home or remotely can settle in Powell River and enjoy a lightning-fast connection, making it easy to download and upload files almost instantly.”

City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa announced in December, 2014, that Telus would be installing fibre

USEFUL NETWORK: When Telus workers installed fibreoptic service last year it was one more factor in attracting new residents to the area. PEAK ARCHIVE PHOTO

optic. At the time, Formosa said it would be an attraction for the type of entrepreneur the city was looking for through its residentattraction campaign and a magnet for databank, game creators and other business requiring large data files.

According to new residents such as Repa, it is a huge factor in relocating.

“If somebody was looking to move here and they did movie editing, or someone who is a game creator, the ability to move large data is going to be very important,” said Repa.

According to Theo Rosenfeld, who commutes to Vancouver three days per week and telecommutes the other two as co-founder of Engage Data, consistency and reliability is the biggest bonus of fibre optic.

“Before the fibre-optic cable was hooked up there were many times I had to cancel or dropout of a meeting, which didn’t do very well for contract negotiations or design meetings with clients,” said Rosenfeld. “Now that the fibre-optic cable is in place, that has never been the case.

I have a steady connection and I know I’ll be able to have my meetings when I schedule them.”

One of Powell River’s new tech residents, Thomas

Gray, is a telecommuter with Perforce Technologies in California.

“Quite frankly, with fibre I get a better internet connection here than when I was living in Victoria or Vancouver,” said Gray.

The fibre infrastructure in the region was a determining factor in where Gray chose to live when he moved last year. According to Gray, he would not have purchased a home in Powell River if a high-speed internet connection was not available, and fibre provided that.

“We overlaid the fibre map with the houses for sale map and picked a spot in an area that overlapped,” he said. “I went from a 900-square-foot condo to a 12-acre property.

That’s my office now.”

According to city manager of economic development Scott Randolph, until Statistics Canada starts rolling out new census data next February, only anecdotal information on the impact of fibre on business in Powell River is available.

“Having the fibre optic available has added one more piece of the puzzle in regard to providing attractive incentives for people to come here,” said Randolph.

“It’s not the only reason, but it’s now one of those deciding factors.”

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Films raise funds for climbing wall Reel Rock adventure series to screen in Max Cameron Theatre JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

Fans of the ever-popular Banff Mountain Film Festival will want to check out an upcoming film tour raising money for Powell River’s new climbing gym.

Reel Rock Film Tour will hit town just one day after its annual world premier as a fundraiser for Powell River Climbing Co-operative climbing gym, currently under construction at Townsite’s The Warehouse building on Ash Street.

“The tour is big-budget, exciting adventure films and mostly climbing films,” said Tracy Raftl, one of Powell River Climbing Cooperative’s board directors. “If people like the climbing films in the Banff film festival, they are going to like this.”

The annual documentary film tour, now in its 11th year, was founded by Colorado-based filmmakers Josh Lowell and Peter Mortimer in 2006 to collect the world’s best climbing and adventure films. Raftl said the film tour was a perfect fit for a climbing gym fundraiser.

Raftl points to a variety of films in the tour, including Rad Dad,

about renowned climber Mike Libecki balancing his career in the sport with fatherhood, and Young Guns, about two teen climbers who are among the best in the world.

“The films make you want to get out and climb. It’s very exciting and inspiring to watch them,” said Raftl. “These films often feature stuff way beyond what most of us are ever going to do, but it might inspire you to try the gym, or develop an interest in climbing in general.”

Mortimer said the Powell River screening will be a fun, festive event and this year’s films are incredible.

“It’s one of our best programs ever,” said one of film tour’s founders, “and it’s going to be a great way for everybody to get together and have a good time.”

Mortimer added that Reel Rock is proud to partner with the Powell River Climbing Co-operative.

“The new gym is going to be an amazing connector of the whole climbing community and is such a cool example of climbers making it happen,” said Mortimer.

Films will be preceded by a short presentation about the climbing coop’s progress and future operations of the climbing gym, said Raftl.

According to Raftl, the climbing wall inside the former Townsite mall is now finished, but the coop is waiting for building owner Steven Brooks to secure an occupancy permit from the city.

CLIMBING INSPIRATION: Featuring rock climbing films such as Young Guns, Reel Rock Film Tour is a fundraiser for Powell River Climbing Co-op’s climbing gym. Kai Lightner, a 16-year-old climber, scales the walls of Flatlanger Cave in Norway from a scene in the film. BRETT LOWELL PHOTO

Brooks has previously said the climbing gym could have a “soft opening” by November, but Raftl said early 2017 is more realistic.

The indoor facility has received community support, including a $164,000 Powell River Community Forest grant, but so far the co-op has less than 30 members, according to Raftl.

While the grant money paid for the wall to be built, funds are still needed to pay for utilities, office equipment, security cameras and more. Raftl estimates the co-op still requires an additional $25,000 before opening its doors.

Raftl is also hoping the Reel Rock

Film Tour and other fundraising events being planned will help to drive membership and interest in the sport of rock climbing.

“It is slow growth here. There’s definitely a core group of climbers, but we need more to keep the momentum going,” said Raftl. “That’s a big part of why we want to do this climbing wall, to get more people into the gym as a transition to outdoor climbing.”

Along with event sponsor Townsite Brewing, School District 47 has also pitched in on the efforts and donated the cost of rentals for Max Cameron Theatre.

School superintendent Jay Yule

said the school district has supported the concept of a climbing wall for years and even purchased its own portable climbing wall to educate students on the sport.

“A climbing wall fits into the district’s educational vision of students being exposed to experiences in their own outdoor environment,” said Yule, “and a climbing wall is an opportunity to expose young students to climbing in a safe way before they venture out.”

Reel Rock Film Tour screens at Max Cameron Theatre at 7 pm on Friday, September 16. For more information, go to prclimbinggym. com.

Painter takes it slow JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

Painter Andy Gerlach has been doing his art for more than 40 years, using a definitive West Coast style to depict first nation artifacts, fishing boats and, one of his first loves, motorcycles. Gerlach moved to Powell River from Vancouver 38 years ago with his dad, a sign painter, and said it was “the best thing we ever did.” Gerlach recently showed some of his motorcycle paintings at a recent screening of Easy Rider at Patricia Theatre as part of the Black Point Show and Shine motorcycle rally.

How did you start doing art?

I started in high school drawing tattoos on my

friends with pens and drawing motorcycles. Then I got into drawing fishing boats, so I drew a lot of those.

From there, I got into other styles of art.

How has your art expanded over the years?

At the beginning I did pen and ink, then I went to watercolour and trying different things. Now I mostly do acrylic on big canvases.

Are you still enjoying drawing and painting as much as you did when you were in high school?

Well, I’m retired now. I’m starting to get back into it and enjoying it again. I don’t want it to become work though; that’s the thing. I don’t want doing my art to become a pain,

rather than enjoying it.

What’s the secret to enjoying it?

To take some breaks and not take it too seriously.

Just keep it simple.

A lot of artists are very self-critical. Would you agree with that?

Oh yeah, I’m my worst critic. And my wife is my worst critic, too. Please put that in the article.

Tell me about your motorcycle paintings and how the biker culture inspires some of your art?

That came from when I was a child. I was around bikers in my neighbourhood and they were a big influence on me, and they are still with me. I love motorcycles and

TAKE A PEAK: Andy Gerlach enjoy painting them, too. It just goes hand in hand.

Do you get the same feeling from painting that you do riding your bike? Or is it

totally different?

Oh, it’s totally different.

Riding is just getting away.

Painting is hard work; it can be hard emotionally and physically. If you’re going to

be a painter, be prepared for hard work.

For more information, search Andy Gerlach Art on Facebook.

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of September 14 to 20

a 2. Roofline detail 3. Stair 4. Ache 5. Outs’ opposites 6. Goad 7. Call 8. Hornet’s revenge 9. Appointed 10. Touch 11. Kind of duck 19. Kiddies 23. Some questions 25. Volcanic discharge 26. Cocoa cup 27. One chosen at random 28. Most distant 30. Emporium 32. Fury 33. Church bench 35. Venomous snake 37. Tinter 40. Fiesta decor 43. Istanbul natives 45. Compost, e.g.

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5. Rustic hotels 9. Fore’s counterpart 12. Thin board 13. Sleek 14. View 15. Aloft 16. Trucker’s vehicle 17. Black or Caspian 18. Terminal 20. Bear’s hideaway 21. Off one’s feed 22. Knock down pins 24. Practical joke 26. Impair 29. Those guys 31. Cut with quick strokes 34. Worried 36. Stick fast 38. Sports sites 39. Agile 41. Dawn dampness 42. Elect 44. Object 46. Play a role 48. Container 50. Latin dance 54. Gardening implement 55. Gather crops 57. Laze around 58. Switch choices 59. High-flying toy 60. Hint 61. As of this time 62. Crisp cookie 63. Towel pronoun DOWN 1. Walk heavily

ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You may be faced with an expense significant enough to have to review your entire budget. By doing this you’ll realize that you can afford to buy a house or treat yourself to a trip.

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Lots of action in store! Friends invite you to participate in some interesting social and sporting activities on a regular basis throughout the winter.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 There’s confusion in the air, especially at work. A nice family getaway will enable you to recharge your batteries, even if you have the impression that it’ll be complicated to organize everything.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 If you suffer from chronic tiredness, you’ll benefit from making some small changes in your lifestyle. You may also feel the need to undertake a spiritual practice.

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You’re in an excellent position to be given a promotion at work.

You’ll have success where finances are concerned and your investments will perform well despite the economic situation.

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 The thought of a big trip will cross your mind. You also have an insatiable thirst for knowledge. Thanks to some extra money coming in, a large-scale project will be organized for you alone or with your family.

SUDOKU

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 You’ll get some great news about financing for one of your dreams. You should not neglect your studies if you want to succeed.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 People are counting on you. They expect you to make a decision, which you may find difficult. Try to gather together as much information as possible in order to avoid disappointing anyone.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 Working too hard may result in some fluctuations in your weight. A huge business success will force you to take a rest afterwards.

LAST WEEK’S SODUKO ANSWER:

Level: Beginner Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9X9 grid, broken down into nine 3X3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 You will be warmly congratulated for a brilliant achievement.

You’ll be given an award or a nomination in front of a crowd of cheering people.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You seek the comfort of your home this week. You’ll take the opportunity to move some furniture around and you’ll be able to clear your mind at the same time.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 You’ll have lots to say for yourself this week. You manage to lighten the mood in any conflictual situation. Your sense of humour will enable you to establish a good understanding and build harmony between people.

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2016-2017 POWELL RIVER KINGS

Kings coach sets bar high Hockey team eyes top spot in junior league

DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Over the past 14 seasons as Powell River Kings head coach, the last 10 with general manager duties added, Kent Lewis has consistently put together a competitive BC Hockey League (BCHL) team.

Entering his 15th season, the born and raised Powell River-ite has been named BCHL Coastal Conference coach of the year on three occasions. His approach to coaching is straightforward: be honest and fair.

With more than 1,000 games coached, are you now one of the elder statesmen in the league?

One of them, I think.

It means I’m just getting old and I have a bad agent [laughs]. It’s rare that you can do it in your hometown and get to be around a great group of kids playing what is, at its core, a fun game.

How does this team look in comparison to last season?

It’s well balanced throughout the front of the lineup.

We have a good blend back on defence. We have two new goaltenders that I think will do very well. The challenge is going to be that we’ve set our bar pretty high. This group has yet to form. It forms over a challenging season, but I do like a lot of the leadership in it; it should be fun.

Do you want to be the best team in the country?

You have to have that mindset. You have to have the expectation that you

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coach players this age who have different personalities and idiosyncrasies?

No one kid is alike, but at the end of the day if you treat them honestly and fairly and you’re consistent with your approach, you will have success. Everybody says kids have changed over the years. One thing we’ve found with the type of kids we get is there are similarities now to 1990 when I first started coaching. But there are also different challenges with each group. It’s a harder life for these kids now, with a lot more demands on them.

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want to be the best. The last few years have been tough and very frustrating. This is a year we expect the best of ourselves. Consistently, we’ve been one of the top teams that will ice a competitive lineup. We have our eyes on the top. We’ve modified our lineup a little this year to get us closer to that goal and we’re going to be a harder team to play against.

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The kids understand that and the fact they are the big ticket in town. They do a great job representing Powell River. We have to provide our fans with great entertainment in the stands and, on the ice, give them a hardworking team. The support we get is incredible.

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Two hometown boys are back wearing the green and gold Powell River Kings jerseys for the 2016/2017 BC Hockey League (BCHL) season. Forward Hunter Findlater and defenceman Jack Long return to a team that has high expectations this season.

Kings coach and general manager Kent Lewis openly said during training camp that it is time the team sets its sights on being the best in the country.

“I think it’s about time, too,” said Findlater.

“There’s been lots of second-place finishes and getting as close as we can. Hopefully we can bring it home this year. We have a really good group.”

When the Kings were beaten in four straight games by Nanaimo Clippers in round two of BCHL playoffs last season,

Long was a 16-year-old rookie.

“I was just kind of here soaking everything up and learning,” said Long. “It wasn’t the end of the world for me to go out in the playoffs. It would have been nice to keep going, but I have a lot more years ahead to go farther and farther.”

Last season, Long played 51 regular season games and recorded two goals and eight assists. According to Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer, Long is still the team’s youngest player.

Sawyer said he assesses Long as a player who skates very well and, for a young defensemen with his size, is very physical.

“He’s moulding into a solid, steady Junior-A defenceman with the upside of playing at the next level with his skating ability and physicality,” said Sawyer. “His decision-making and offensive instincts are very good and defensively he’s only getting better.”

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ship with the team. If the Kings plan to go on a deep playoff run in 2017, he said he will have to shoulder a bigger responsibility.

“I think I have a bigger role,” said Long.

“I’m still one of the younger guys on the team, but I have a year under my belt. I’ll still play the same way, maybe just a little more leadership around the rookies.”

Long said he thinks the Kings will be good if they can move the puck quickly to a fast group of forwards.

Speed is something Findlater is known for and, according to the third-year forward, an area he has been working on to become even faster.

“Speed was one of my big things to work on over the offseason, especially because we

don’t have ice here then,” said Findlater. “It’s kind of hard to get back into it right away.

I’ve done pretty well to get my speed back up by running.”

Last year, Findlater played 52 games, scored five goals and added five assists. One year earlier, he managed three goals and four assists in 49 games.

“Hunter is an outstanding skater; he’s full of speed,” said Sawyer. “He generates a lot of opportunities with it.”

Entering his third year with the club, Findlater has become a more reliable and consistent player, said Sawyer.

“I’m trying to contribute more offensively and work on my defensive zone, too, but I can put up more numbers,” said Findlater. “I felt a lot better last season. I meshed better with the group.”

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SEPTEMBER Friday, September 16 Sunday, September 18 Wednesday, September 28 Friday, September 30

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Alberni Valley Alberni Valley Nanaimo

JANUARY Friday, January 6 Saturday, January 7 Tuesday, January 10 Friday, January 27 Saturday, January 28

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LOSING START: Goaltender Brian Wilson, defenceman Ian Ross and teammates came out on the losing end in Powell River Kings season opener in Victoria last Friday. Kings dropped a 2-1 decision to the Grizzlies and went on to lose two more weekend road games. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

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KINGS BOX SCORES FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 POWELL RIVER KINGS vs VICTORIA GRIZZLIES SCORING Powell River Kings Victoria Grizzlies

1 2 3 0 0 1 1 0 1

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3rd: 19:20 L iam Lawson (1) ASST: Kyle Betts (1) SHOTS Powell River Kings Victoria Grizzlies

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GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Brian Wilson (L) 58:11 30/32 1st/0:00 3rd/18:11 Brian Wilson (L) 00:10 0/0 3rd/19:20 3rd/19:30

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 POWELL RIVER KINGS vs COWICHAN VALLEY CAPITALS SCORING 1 2 3 Powell River Kings 0 1 1 Cowichan Valley Capitals 0 0 4

TOTAL PP 2 1/0 4 1/0

2nd:0:59 Liam Lawson (2) ASST: Carter Turnbull (1), Ben Berard (1) 3rd: 17:07 C arter Turnbull (1) ASST: Jack Long (1) (PP) SHOTS 1 2 3 Powell River Kings 8 7 10 Cowichan Valley Capitals 10 10 6

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GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Brian Wilson (L) 60:00 22/26 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 POWELL RIVER KINGS vs NANAIMO CLIPPERS SCORING Powell River Kings Nanaimo Clippers

1 2 3 1 1 0 2 0 3

TOTAL PP 2 1/6 5 1/1

1st: 5:39 C arter Turnbull (2) ASST: Ben Berard (2), Jonny Evans (1) (PP) 2nd: 4:09 Tristan Mullin (1) ASST: Kyle Betts (2), Liam Lawson (1) SHOTS Powell River Kings Nanaimo Clippers

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GOALTENDER TOI SV/SH ON OFF Mitch Adamyk (L) 57:34 39/43 1st/0:00 3rd/17:34 Mitch Adamyk (L) 00:40 0/0 3rd/17:42 3rd/18:22 Mitch Adamyk (L) 00:42 0/0 3rd/19:18 3rd/20:00

Cowichan Valley Capitals and 5-2 to Nanaimo Clippers.

“We needed our veteran forwards to step up and execute; we didn’t get that,” said Lewis. “We needed to be a lot grittier and a lot harder working. That is something we’ll address this week.”

Of the few positives Lewis was able to take away from the road games, he said highly touted 17-year-old newcomer Ben Berard had two assists and hit four crossbars over the weekend.

Lewis said he was also happy with his goaltenders.

Number one goalie Brian Wilson, played against Victoria and Cowichan, while rookie Mitch Adamyk faced Nanaimo.

Liam Lawson was the most effective forward, according to the coach, with two goals and one assist in three games.

Although the games were close and many scoring chances were generated, execution was lacking. Lewis said his team gave up in Cowichan and Nanaimo on Saturday and Sunday.

“You just can’t show up and expect the win,” he said.

“You have to outwork your opponent.”

According to Lewis, the road games were a good challenge to open the season and one which the Kings did not have an answer for.

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1105 Obituaries

Gaylene Michelle Noble

August 6, 1972 - Spiritual journey September 4, 2016

Survived by daughter Rae-Dene Noble her parents Arnold and Clara Noble; brother Clinton There will be a celebration of life Thursday, September 15, at 1 pm at the Salish Centre in Tla’amin.

Onorina Pitton It is with great sadness that Loretta and Carla announce the passing of their mother, Onorina, on September 6, 2016.

Onorina was born in northern Italy on June 12, 1915. She immigrated to Canada in 1950 and lived most of her life in Powell River.

A funeral service was held September 14 in New Westminster.

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Douglas John Lucas May 8, 1953 - August 28, 2016

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doug after a long battle with liver disease. He is survived by his daughter Jessica, stepson Christopher, brothers Rob (Anne) and Richard (Paula), nieces, great-nephews and many extended family members and friends.

Doug enjoyed many varied interests, from drag racing and photography to anything related to boats.

A private family memorial will be held at a later date. No flowers or donations by request.

RAMSAY, Hank September 3, 2016 We regret to announce that Hank passed away peacefully at the Campbell River Hospital on September 3rd, 2016. Hank is survived by his wife, Patti Helm, mother Rena Macdonald, children Dawn and Carissa, and many extended family members. Hank worked on Texada for years before moving to Vancouver Island where he worked in the road building industry until his retirement. In addition, Hank was a member of the Legion for years and was a proud New York Yankee fan. Hank will be loved and missed by many.

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Ian Reid “Orchy” Orchiston January 6, 1949 – September 6, 2016

After fighting a brave and courageous battle with cancer, Ian left us too soon.

He leaves to mourn his loving wife Patricia, daughter Jennifer Orchiston (Derrick Johnstone), son Graham Orchiston (Reasha Lillies), lovely granddaughter Eden, p r e c i o u s g r a n d s o n M a t t h e w Johnstone, brothers George Jr. (Janis) and Bob and many nieces, nephews and friends.

He was predeceased by his mom Jessie and his dad George Sr. Born in Dundee, Scotland, Ian immigrated with his family to Powell River on August 12, 1957. He worked at many different jobs in his lifetime. He delivered The Province and Star Weekly all over Wildwood, shucked oysters for the Okeover Plant, picked salal, set pins at the Cranberry Bowling Alley, delivered groceries to the people of Sliammon and worked for Peter Toigo’s store in Wildwood.

Ian later went off to join the Royal Canadian Navy onboard the HMCS Columbia for three years.

Ian and Patricia were married February 14, 1970, at Moose Hall and shortly thereafter had two wonderful children.

Orchy was the first coach of the Powell River girls soccer team. He coached boys youth soccer for some years, played on the first Villa soccer team and was a prolific goal scorer.

He played baseball for the Papermakers, played darts, loved to dance and sing, engaged in many other sports and especially loved to fish.

Ian owned and operated Malaspina Charters for many years and never came home empty-handed. Ian and Pat loved to camp with family and friends. They went out on their ATV with a picnic lunch and a fishing rod regularly. Another favourite pastime was picking mushrooms with his partner Jack Paterson; they always did well. Ian held the record for the largest number one pine in Powell River at three pounds.

He worked at the mill for 39 years until he retired. He loved to hike and took up golf in his 50s, which quickly became a true passion; you could see him at the course almost every day.

Ian belonged to the Moose, Carlson Community Club, Myrtle Point Golf Club, Powell River Salmon Society and ATV Club and was always ready to volunteer his services. A truly generous man, he helped family, friends and strangers alike.

He was loved and will be missed.

There’s a giant golf course waiting for you, my love.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, September 20, at 2:30 pm at Carlson Community Club in the upper hall. No flowers by request, donations can be made to the Carlson Club in Ian’s memory.

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December 18, 1961 - September 5, 2016 It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dave. He is survived by his wife Marcia, mother Peggy, Pam mother of daughter Natasha (Daniel) and son Joshua; Emerson, Cassandra and sisters Sharon (Colin) and Gail (Ernie).

A celebration of life will be held Sunday, September 18, at 3 pm at Inlet Theatre, 100 Newport Drive, Port Moody. In lieu of flowers, donations in Dave’s name can be made to Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver or Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

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1010 Announcements WESTVIEW CRIB Club has 3-4 vacancies to fill, games are played at player’s homes. Starting 1 pm, flexible schedule Monday-Friday, usually two games/week. For more information Mike 604.483.3776, Don 604.485.3866 or Gerry 604.485.5253.

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1060 Community Notices TENNIS HITTING Partner Wanted U14 girl is looking for a tennis hitting partner. The court time will be provided at a private facility. tennis@pgnet.ca

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Congratulations to the winners of the draw held Saturday, September 3 First prize - Clayton Gilham Second prize - Dave Third prize - Trudy McCracken

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PERSONAL CARE aide needed part-time evenings, experience necessary, email resume to cranberrylake2005@yahoo.ca TIM HORTONS Team Member 4700 Joyce Ave, Full & PartTime/Nights/Graveyards/Early Mornings/Weekends. Some high school education. $10.50$12/hr + Benefits. Wage based on experience/availability. Apply at store, fax (1-888-664-7278), email: prtimhortons@yahoo.ca www.WorkAtTims.com

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1215 General Employment CERTIFIED RCWS required at Crofton House, immediately, casual workers, potential for 20.5/hrs per week. Benefits included. Please send resume and cover letter to seaviewguesthome@shaw.ca or contact Ann Paul 604.483.6308.

SENIOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION OF BC BRANCH #49 – POWELL RIVER Congratulations to Keith W. Staines of Powell River, winner of the Nissan Micra car raffle draw held on September 3, 2016.

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Powell RiveR & Sechelt We have exciting opportunities in our Community Dialysis Units for individuals who are driven, strong team players, and are looking to make a difference If you are a Registered Nurse with CRNBC and have completed a post graduate program in Nephrology nursing, or have one year of recent experience in hemodialysis we want to hear from you! to apply, please visit www.providencehealthcare.org/careers

LPN POSITIONS AVAILABLE The SCHC nursing department is looking for two dedicated Licensed Practical Nurses with an interest in addictions nursing.

We are currently accepting resumes for full-time and parttime nursing positions.

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1215 General Employment Powell River & Region Transition House Society GRACE HOUSE Requires two casual support workers for 12-hour awake shifts.

Grace House provides support, advocacy and information/crisis intervention to residents and telephone referrals for women in abusive relationships.

Qualifications preferred: • Diploma in a related human/social service field • BC Society of Transition Houses – Transition House Workers’ Training Certificate • And/or a combination of credentials and recent related experience • Current first-aid certificate • Current acceptable criminal record check.

For a detailed job description, please email chamberj@telus.net Letters of application with a current resumé and three professional references may be emailed to the above address, faxed (604.485.6168) or dropped off at the office: 209- 6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8, (behind Investors Group, above the new public library site).

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 2-PEDESTAL SINKS with fixtures, like new $75/ea; Screen door, painted yellow $25; 2-mirrors 21”x40” $10/ea; end tables $20. 604.489.0025.

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6-PERSON NEWER, efficient hot tub with cover $4,000 OBO 604.483.8050.

CRAFTSMAN PROFESSIONAL lawnmower, 46” blade $1,500; Stihl F5-38 gas weed eater $120; Grasshog electric weed eater $50; Craftsman snowblower 27” $900. Everything like new. 1.250.444 0347.

ELECTRIC FIREPLACE, Vermont Castings, black enamel, free-standing, cast iron, imm a c u l a te c o n d i t i o n , Co s t $1,150, sell $550. 604.485.9142.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous GARAGE DOOR, insulated, power, 10’x10’, white, comes with all hardware and openers $1,200. 604.414.5850.

PENTAX BINOCULARS Monocular, 20X D35 m/m model 569, 20X wide angle, 20x zoom, excellent shape, very rugged, no case asking $65.

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PORTABLE TABLE, padded, 6’ x 2’, excellent condition, good for massage or body work $150. 604.414.0211.

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STEEL BUILDING SALE . . .” B L O W O U T S A L E O N NOW!” 21X23 $4,998 25X25 $5,996 27x27 $6,992 32X35 $9,985 42X45 $14,868. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

3560 Pets “MICE-A-PALOOZA!” sweet, tiny baby mice seeking mouse friendly habitats. SPCA 604.485.9252.

“KITTENS,” Don’t miss out, stop by for a visit! SPCA 604.485.9252.

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Sensitive teeth? Braces? Tooth abrasion? Undergoing chemotherapy? You need extra gentle PLUMASOFT Ultrafine Ultrasoft toothbrushes. $3.99 each. Free shipping. Order 1.800.986.3860. www.plumasoft.ca MOUNTAIN OR MOLE HILL? FREE Skin Cancer Patient Forum. Coffee, tea, cookies. October 6, 2016. 7:00pm - 8:30pm.

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5015 Business Opportunities

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2-BDRM, 2-BATH, suite, private entrance, central Cranberry, F/S, N/P, satellite television, October 1 $900/mth including utilities and internet. 604.414.6860.

2-BDRM, WESTVIEW, newly renovated, large kitchen, private parking, N/S, N/P, responsible, long-term tenant $950/mth plus utilities. 604.414.4009 text or call after 6 pm RENTAL SUITES available, all N/S, pets negotiable, info@parpro.ca or visit parpro.ca/listings

HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Ar thritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

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5020 Business Services DENIED CANADA Pension Plan disability benefits? Under 65 and want to apply for CPP disability benefits? Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help. Call 1.877.793.3222 www.dcac.ca

For all your construction needs Additions, decks, reno’s and more

Don Lindenthaler 604.483.6350

8220 Lawn & Garden

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 1-BDRM SPACIOUS apartments, some with ocean view, seniors welcome, N/S, one cat okay $640 - $700/mth includes hot water, high-speed internet and full cable. 604.483.4499. www.mapleviewestates.com

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1-BDRM, WESTVIEW, pets okay, starting at $550/mth, heat and hot water included. 604.485.2895.

485.HELP (4357)

SPACIOUS 2-BDRM ocean view apartment, N/S, N/P $675/ mth plus utilities. 604.414.9636.

WCB and fully insured

6515 Commercial

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604.483.8200 6525 Duplexes for Rent LUND, QUIET, 1-bdrm, furnished apartment, overlooking lake, suitable for one person $500/mth plus utilities. 604.483.1734.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2001 KAWASAKI 650 XLR, Enduro, runs great, good tires, new front brakes $1,950.

604.414.8428.

YAMAHA 125 BWS Scooter, like new, windshield, luggage rack, low kms, economical, enjoyable riding. 604.483.9884.

9145 Cars 2006, 300C SRT8, one owner, fully loaded, auto, 425 HP, excellent condition, very fast $14,000 obo. 604.483.2267.

2010 FORD Mustang GT 11,000 kms, convertible, 8 hp, 4 new tires & all acces. 604-485-9586 2015 TOYOTA Corolla LE, 7,000 kms $19,000 Firm.

604.485.4925.

GARAGE KEPT, driven 3 months a year, red, supercharged, VW Corrado, new tires and brakes $4,500.

604.487.9705.

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 1996 CHEVROLET 1500WT 4X4, aluminum rack, box has damage, runs well $1,200. 604.485.5232 leave a message.

9160 Trucks & Vans

PROPERTY MAINTAIN Lawn and landscape • Garden bed prep and weeding • Moss removal and dethatching • Hedge and shrub trimming •

485.H E L P (4357)

help@property-maintain.com WCB and fully insured

15-PASSENGER BUS 23’, formerly Heather Tours, excellent condition safety inspected, view photos at heathertours.com, asking $30,0000. 604.483.3551.

2000 PONTIAC Montana van, 165,546 kms, fully loaded, $1,500 FIRM. 604.489.0078.

2003 JEEP Liberty 4x4, excellent condition $5,500. 604.578.8080.

9185 Boats 1976 ERICSON 35 sailboat, electric propulsion, cockpit enclosure, five sails, 2015 survey, nice boat $27,000. 604.485.6454, 1.250.210.0781.

604.485.5313

FOR RENT: Senior Citizens Association has two halls plus a meeting room available to serve you. Reasonable rates.

Al 604.483.3603, 604.414.9456.

6560 Houses for Rent 2-BDRM, COZY house south of town, near Black Point, F/S, DW, W/D, references and deposit required, one small pet okay $875/mth includes heat and hydro. 604.485.2435.

2-BDRM, CRANBERRY, top floor of house, with view, 1,300 sq ft, plus huge deck, quiet, convenient location, N/P, N/S, furnished or unfurnished, October 1 $875/mth plus utilities.

1.778.552.6406.

6945 Rooms SINGLE ROOM, located in Townsite, suit single or student, shared kitchen and bath, N/S, N/P, no drugs, available now $400/ mth. Call Steve 1.778.867.1456.

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING Wide assortment of construction aggregates including our own quarry products. We have the equipment & services to complete any job, including our slinger truck!

4240 Padgett Road Monday to Friday 7 am – 5 pm Saturday 9 am – 4 pm

6965 Suites for Rent DOG FRIENDLY, furnished, 1bdrm, Wildwood $900/mth includes utilities, long-term renters only. 604.414.8595.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1999 FIFTH wheel in good shape, lots of extras including hitch and rails. $5,500 604.487.0484.

2001 CORSAIR fifth wheel, 32’, 2-slides, A/C, vacuum, clean, ever ything works $14,000.

604.489.1509 for details.

2001 WANDERER Lite 179UD travel trailer, 18’6”, sleeps 6, very good condition, $3,500.

604.483.4982.

2015 SALEM 27’ dbud travel trailer, fully loaded, large slideout, walk around queen bed $22,500 FIRM. 604.485.2834.

30’ FORD RV, 1988, A/C generator, new tires, A/C, runs great $5,500 firm. 604.223.2702 or 604.487.9938.

IMMACULATE 2010 Nash 25s travel trailer, fully equipped for fun $12,900. 604.414.3854.

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9185 Boats 1998 SEARAY 270 special edition, new engine, manifolds, head and tarp, with 2012 trailer $29,500 obo. westcoastend.com 604.413.2099.

19’ SILVERLINE, 300 hp outboard $8,500; 16’ K&C, with a 40 Mariner $3,500; 17’ fiberglass with 90 Johnson $800.

604.483.7973.

22’ LINWOOD, crew boat, depth sounder, radar, brand new kicker $15,000. 604.414.5792.

23’8” FOUR Winns Vista, 302 Cobra motor, sleeps four, lots of upgrades, with trailer $24,000.

604.414.8281.

25’ CAMPION Command Bridge, 350 Chevy volvo-dual pump, fully loaded, $13,000 spent $9,000 obo. 604.483.2267.

SEARAY 270 DR, twin 4.3 L, alpha legs, 1991, good condition, motivated seller $11,400.

Chris 604.414.3960.

604.485.2234

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