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Powell Lake runoff exposes rock and mortar chimney built by early settlers DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

STORIED STONES: Remnants of an early Powell River settlement have recently surfaced due to low water levels on Powell Lake. The ruins of a chimney from about 100 years ago marks where Jasper Mallory Daniels Senior and his family homesteaded on the shores of Powell Lake. MARGY LUTZ PHOTO $479,000 WATERFRONT

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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now As a result of extremely low water levels available in theover the summer, rock ruins have been exposed near the of Powell Lake.

App Store orhead iTunes Their story involves a piece of Powell River history outside of well-worn, mill-town memories.

For the most part, Powell River Company records have determined the scope of historical research into colonial settlement in Powell River.

“All the real documents created in this community are from the mill, by people in Townsite or people working for the mill,” said Powell River Historical Museum and Archives collections manager Nikita Johnston. “There are a lot of other little stories hidden around here.”

The story of Jasper Mallory Daniels Senior and his family is one such tale.

“There are so many stories,” said Daniels’ great-granddaughter and Powell River resident Lee Bastock. “He really was a character.”

Daniels’ story unfolds with a recent picture of an old chimney taken by Powell Lake resident Margy Lutz.

“We were on a boat trip to the head of the lake with a friend who has known about the chimney for years,” said Lutz.

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“We went up to the mouth of the river and there was the chimney,” said Lutz.

Lutz took photographs of the old rock and mortar chimney and posted her find on social media.

“It makes you wonder who lived there or had a cabin in that picturesque spot,” she said. “Water and silt have washed away everything except for the well-made chimney.”

These type of discoveries start new investigations, according to Johnston.

“You have to basically play detective and trace these little facts through history and try to find little obscure references in other texts,” said Johnston. “Eventually, you can often uncover the story in some form of completeness.”

Almost conclusively, the rocks mark the spot where Daniels Senior homesteaded with his family at the turn of the century. He and his wife Catherine had four children, including Jasper Mallory Junior, Lois, Katherine and Wilma.

Jasper Junior became a famous wooden shipbuilder and sailor in the Salish Strait. He changed his name to Allen Farrell after a meeting with Kabalarians, a philosophical society that holds numerology as one of its tenets.

Farrell’s adventures have

generated a lot of interest. He and his wife Sharie have been written about in at least two books, including Sailing Back in Time: A Nostalgic Voyage on Canada’s West Coast by Maria Coffey and Salt on the Wind: The Sailing Life of Allen and Sharie Farrell by Dan Rubin.

“Most people don’t know about Jasper Daniels Senior and his homestead at the head of Powell Lake,” said Bastock. “I don’t think people really think about old homesteaders and where they lived.”

Lutz described the spot where she took the photograph as a large, flat, sandy beach. Rubin’s book includes a reference to the Daniels homestead that states, “On a bare, stump-strewn flat beside the waters of Powell Lake, they built a sturdy log home with a fieldstone fireplace encircled by a picket fence.”

According to Rubin, Daniels Senior worked at a variety of jobs on the lake and was a gentleman who educated himself and was always well-dressed.

Bastock said the family was forced to leave when Powell River Company began construction on a dam in 1910 and the water level slowly rose.

“They didn’t live there for a long time because it got flooded,” said Bastock.

This summer, Powell Lake’s water level dropped 1.5 metres due to work being done on the dam owned

LONG FORGOTTEN: Allan Farrell, son of Jasper Mallory Daniels Senior, painted this picturesque scene of the Daniels homestead at the head of Powell Lake. All that remains of the cabin is the stone and mortar chimney, which is only visible when the water level on the lake is low. CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC

by Brookfield Renewable Energy Group. Brookfield manager of compliance and licensing Debbi Stanyer said the water level had to be lowered to replace the dam spillway. The work is expected to be finished in November.

According to the book Powell River 100 by Barbara Ann Lambert, homesteaders and squatters whose land would soon be flooded by the dam were furious, because it was good land.

“They often had their orchards near the water,” said

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“That’s interesting to me because he is the original draft dodger to the area before the group in Lund, which is really fascinating,” said Johnston.

Rubin also wrote that Daniels Senior decided to head north because of a resistance to organized violence.

Johnston said there are two types of people who came here at the turn of the century, people trying to get away and people trying to make a new home. Daniels seems to have been both, she said.

“I love finding these little legends,” said Johnston, “that end up being true or based on some kind of fact.”

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and Daniels Valley.

“I even heard that Lois Lake is named after one of his daughters,” said Bastock.

Daniels Senior was born in Iowa in 1889. He may well have been the first draft dodger to settle in the Powell River region, almost 60 years before the counterculture hippies and Vietnam War draft resisters arrived in the Lund area.

“He was running from a war,” said Bastock.

According to Rubin’s book, Daniels Senior deserted from the United States military. If he had not crossed the border into Canada, he might have been shipped overseas to fight in World War I, which adds interest

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Lambert. “They were losing quite an amount of acreage on excellent land.”

The financial settlement was not enough for Daniels Senior. According to Rubin, he was determined, intelligent and independent and prepared his own court case right down to a model of showing what had been lost when his homestead was flooded out.

Bastock concurred that her great-grandfather went to court on his own.

“He didn’t get lawyers,” said Bastock. “He did it himself. I was told he got around $3,000 to $4,000.”

Daniels Senior then became a map maker, which Bastock said explains the naming of the Daniels River

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Regional waste service could increase taxes

Province phases out PST Catalyst Paper Corporation is applauding the BC government’s decision to follow through with the former Liberal government’s plan to phase out collection of provincial sales tax (PST) on industrial and commercial electricity. The move will protect pulp and paper and forestry jobs, according to Catalyst vice president Len Posyniak.

“The elimination of this tax will help industry in BC improve its competitiveness,” stated Posyniak in a media release.

Starting this fall, PST on electricity for commercial and industrial users will be reduced from seven to 3.5 per cent. Commercial and industrial users will be fully exempt on April 1, 2018.

District board debates inclusion of Lasqueti Island in garbage plan CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

CHANGE AFOOT: Powell River Regional District’s Lasqueti Island board representative Merrick Anderson is expecting big changes to the way the island handles its garbage and recycling as its local landfill is almost full. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Radke said, after the split, the garbage service became local and it is unclear why that occurred.

“Lasqueti’s garbage ended up being a local service instead of being in the original regional service like it should have been,” said Radke.

Lasqueti’s garbage ended up being a local service instead of being in the original regional service like it should have been.

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Lasqueti Island broke away from Electoral Area D in 1975 to form Electoral Area E, it should not have had to create its own garbage service.

“It’s righting a historical wrong,” said Radke. “At the same time, we’re creating the service under a modern establishment bylaw.”

Brewer said the historical wrong can still be righted and not have to create a single service where every regional district taxpayer sees an increase in their taxes, except Lasqueti.

“They can right that historical wrong by creating two separate services, so the argument that they need to

waste advisory committee is weighing.

If one regional service is put in place, Lasqueti taxpayers can expect to see their waste service taxes drop from about $90 per $100,000 to $19 per $100,000 of assessed property value.

“It would be a big savings for Lasqueti to have a single regional service and the proper thing to do,” said Anderson.

Brewer, who has voted in support of regional services in the past, said the proposed tax increase for a single regional service will cost too much.

“To suggest that it’s not a significant amount and it’s not a big deal is not fair in my mind,” said Brewer. “The increase has been dismissed offhand as not costing too much, but in the context of all the other financial pressures the city has, $62,000 is a lot of money, especially if you think back to our last budget cycle.”

BC’s credit unions are pleased with province’s decision to reinstate a lower small-business tax rate for credit unions in the budget update, according to a statement from First Credit Union chief executive officer Dave Craigen following the budget announcement.

According to Craigen, the lower tax rate was in recognition that credit unions support local economic development and reinvest capital back into the provincial economy.

Fire ban lifts BC Wildfire Service lifted the campfire ban outside City of Powell River boundaries as of September 18.

The use of tiki torches, outdoor stoves, gas stoves and other portable campfire equipment is also now permitted.

All fires within City of Powell River boundaries are banned year-round, except during November and April with a city permit.

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create only one is not reasonable,” said Brewer.

Brewer said another reason why Lasqueti should have a separate solid-waste service is its landfill will be full in three years and he doubts the island’s garbage will be barged to Powell River to join the rest of the region’s waste.

Electoral Area E director Merrick Anderson said Lasqueti’s solid-waste management advisory committee is reluctant to make recommendations to the regional board until the board decides on which service it wants to implement.

“Brewer has been delaying for months because he thinks it’s too much of a tax increase to sock to city taxpayers,” said Anderson.

If the board allows for two systems, Lasqueti taxpayers can expect to see an increase of between $13 and $78 per $100,000 of assessed property value in their 2018 taxes in order to pay for the various options the solid-

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on whether it prefers to bring forward two separate services or a single regional one. Brewer said he estimates that having a single service will cost City of Powell River about $62,000.

According to regional district chief administrative officer Al Radke, when

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Powell River Regional District taxpayers can expect to see a 2018 tax increase if a plan to include Lasqueti Island in the region’s solid waste service is adopted.

Regional district administration is proposing the board updates and converts its solid-waste management service bylaw to form a single regional service.

Currently, electoral areas A through D and City of Powell River pay into one service that costs $460,000 per year to operate, while Electoral Area E, Lasqueti Island taxpayers, pay into another service specifically for the island at a cost of $140,000 per year.

City of Powell River regional board director Russell Brewer said that while it may be staff’s preference to have one regional service that everyone pays into, it is not a requirement of the provincial government to organize it that way.

“There’s no reason in my mind why it couldn’t be two separate services,” said Brewer.

The provincial government mandates regional districts to have solid-waste management plans and the Lasqueti plan is currently being completed subordinate to a larger plan for Powell River and Texada Island.

Brewer said a June 22 staff report asks the regional district’s committee of the whole to provide direction

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Air force responsible for sea blast on Rebecca Rocks Boaters and ferry passengers express concern over detonation of marine flare CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Royal Canadian Air Force 19 Wing Comox’s bomb disposal unit was responsible for a small detonation on Rebecca Rocks in the waters northwest of Texada Island on September 3, a military spokesperson has confirmed.

The explosion that happened just before 12 pm caught some boaters and Salish Orca ferry passengers by surprise.

An air force maintenance squadron was called out to destroy a marine locator marker that did not ignite during training exercises.

A disposal team safely disposed of the locator marker at the rocks, said the

ROCK SHOCK: Nearby boaters were concerned about local wildlife after a recent blast on Rebecca Rocks, which is located between Texada and Harwood islands. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

spokesperson.

Local fishing charter operator Neil Wolochuk said his boat was nearly one nautical mile, about 1.8 kilometres, away when he heard the unit on marine radio informing the Canadian Coast Guard that a charge was to be set off.

Wolochuk said he saw the air force unit’s inflatable boat near Harwood Island before it headed to Rebecca Rocks.

Wolochuk said he felt the concussion inside his boat and was immediately concerned for the seal and seabird populations that live on

captain of the Salish Orca had contacted the coast guard after the detonation to ask what happened.

“We were not notified in advance of the event,” said Marshall. “We contacted both coast guard and the military vessel that was conducting the exercise after

the event and asked to be notified in advance of any exercises such as this one in the future.”

According to information from BC Ministry of Environment, Rebecca Rocks is not designated as one of the province’s ecological reserves or as a protected marine area.

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2. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Ontario Avenue, 4700 block RCMP were called to the scene of a reported break and enter where the resident told police he saw an unknown male exit the front door of his residence and leave in a vehicle. An investigation revealed a suspect who was arrested and charged with break and enter.

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“These guys are going around doing this and now the birds and seals are all deaf,” said Wolochuk. “It’s not right. They shouldn’t be doing this.”

BC Ferries public affairs executive director Deborah Marshall confirmed that the

BREAK AND ENTERS = 2 THEFTS = 5 MISCHIEF = 5 1. AUGUST 20 7300 block Duncan Street At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a

Powell River Regional District board will These are cases reported to go ahead with borrowing $682,500 for the Powell River RCMP in the purchase of a newpastwater tender, two weeks.

If you fire have engine and other equipment fortheMalaspina information about crimes listed here or anyCommittee other crimes, of Volunteer Fire Department.

River RCMP at the whole received call thePowell alternate approval 604.485.6255 or Crime process certificate of sufficiency at its meetStoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. ing on September 14; the board will adopt the bylaw amendments at its September meeting. The local government received 112 elector response forms during the process; 306 were needed to block the borrowing.

Recommends golf course tax exemption Committee of the whole recommended to the board that it pass a bylaw that provides Myrtle Point Golf Club with a 2018 permissive tax exemption. Unlike municipalities, regional district governments are not permitted to provide the tax relief and must seek the provincial government’s approval. The golf club has been asked to provide $917 toward fire protection.

Recommends denying legion tax exemption The committee recommended the board deny the request from Texada Island Royal

Canadian Legion Branch 232 for a 2018 permissive tax exemption. Despite the organization’s community contributions and involvement, the committee acknowledged that it did not meet the criteria set out to grant permissive tax exemptions.

Recommends updating Texada recreation bylaw As regional district administration continues its housekeeping of outdated enabling legislation for services, the committee is recommending that the board convert Texada Island’s recreation to a modern service establishment bylaw. The update will also provide sufficient financial requisition room past the current five-year financial plan.

Recommends Van Anda dock public engagement The committee recommended to the regional board that it ask the local community what it would like to see happen with the Van Anda dock and look at selling it. The regional district has owned the infrastructure since 2002 when it bought it from the federal government. In 2008, a structural review indicated that it was no longer safe to be used for commercial loading. A recent inspection concluded that up to $100,000 worth of repairs will be necessary for the dock within the next five years.

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City confirms start of Wildwood development Starium Development informs City of Powell River of plans for bluffs CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Wildwood residents were given notice that the first phase of an agricultural project on the large tract of agricultural reserve land near Wildwood bluffs is set to begin in the coming weeks.

City of Powell River councillor and portfolio holder for planning Rob Southcott said Starium Development, a company owned by Shihtao Lu, informed the city of the planned start with a surveyor’s letter received on August 30.

Southcott said he thought the notice, though not required, was a way to let the

broader community know what is happening.

“There’s nothing earthshaking at all about this, but of course the community is particularly wide-eyed as to what is going to happen,” said Southcott.

Wildwood Ratepayers Association sent the city a

rural ambience and agricultural focus is echoed in the new development.

Ratepayers want Lu invited to one of the group’s meetings to talk about the plans and to see if it is possible to preserve some of the walking trails on the property, said Hainstock.

The general consensus is we’re happy if there’s going to be agriculture included in the project. The trails question still has yet to be determined.

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letter last December stating that the neighbourhood organization was very interested in the prospective development and that it follows the city’s official community plan.

According to ratepayers secretary Susan Hainstock, residents hope Wildwood’s

“The general consensus is we’re happy if there’s going to be agriculture included in the project,” said Hainstock.

“The trails question still has yet to be determined.”

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A soil and environmental assessment determined the soils are suitable for agriculture and that no environmentally sensitive sites exist within that portion of the land, stated the surveyor’s letter.

Southcott said the land has many invasive plants and disposal of them will likely involve burning, which will be done in compliance with city and provincial requirements once the weather is wetter.

Southcott said he thinks Lu is wise for taking his time with the development and recognizing the community’s worries about the land being developed.

“The way to make it successful for both sides is for there to be a connection,” said Southcott. “Mutual success is the only thing I’m interested in.”

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Activist mourned The recent death of documentary filmmaker Twyla Roscovich has weighed heavy on the minds of the many Powell River residents who knew her.

Roscovich was known for her passion and integrity as an activist and film documentarian and also through her family, whose environmental efforts in Powell River have been well-documented.

Twyla’s grandmother, Ruby, turned 100 years old last year and is highly regarded as one of Powell River’s trailblazing environmentalists.

Twyla followed in Ruby’s footsteps as an environmental activist. She was also the director of the documentary film Salmon Confidential, a 2013 exposé in which biologist Alexandra Morton discovers BC’s wild salmon are testing positive for viruses associated with salmon farming, and the government’s efforts to cover up the findings.

Twyla’s family members, friends and fellow documentary filmmakers speak of someone who would give everything for Twyla’s family members, the cause of friends and fellow documentary environmenfilmmakers speak of someone t a l i s m . He r uncle Dale rewho would give everything for ferred to her the cause of environmentalism. as a “warrior goddess.”

North Coast New Democratic Party MLA Jennifer Rice, a former college classmate of Twyla, delivered a tearful tribute to the filmmaker in the BC Legislature on September 18, calling her a “tireless advocate for protecting our coast” and an “incredible empath” who was “loved across this province.”

A resident of Malcolm Island, Twyla was last seen on September 7. Her body was found on September 15 in Campbell River near the Quadra Island ferry dock. Twyla leaves behind her four-year-old daughter, Ruby, named after the young girl’s great-grandmother.

Details surrounding Twyla’s death are still being investigated, but police say no foul play is suspected. She had told her family she was headed south on Vancouver Island to seek medical treatment from a specialist and would camp in her car near Nanaimo on September 6.

Two weeks later, the Roscovich family is struggling with the loss of someone so dear to them, and trying to find the details and make sense of Twyla’s final days.

Their message to those offering condolences is to check in with your family and friends as often as possible and always be there to support them. It could be too late before we even know it.

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By Gale Tyler No regular users of the pets trying to manage this intol- hour wait.

Horseshoe Bay-Langdale ferry erable situation.

We have a two-tiered system On a previous trip from and BC Ferries is pocketing unroute would have said yes to a Friday afternoon schedule such Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, I ar- told amounts of money for doas the current one. It is an abu- rived 40 minutes early for the ing nothing except forcing people sive situation. faced with ridiculous On September 8, I arschedules and hours of rived at Horseshoe Bay waiting to reserve.

We have a two-tiered for the 4:30 pm ferry I have tried every avsystem and BC Ferries is enue to find out what to Langdale 80 minutes before sailing time. percentage is reserved pocketing untold amounts I was stopped outside and the best I get is, “It of money for doing nothing the tollbooth with many depends.” After that, it is others facing news that like listening to a version except forcing people we would have to wait of the comedy sketch, faced with ridiculous for the 5:50 pm ferry, a Who’s on First? three-hour wait.

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CROSSWORD

We know from our friends who have taken the Adult Basic Education (ABE) course at Vancouver Island University that it is a very helpful program for pronunciation and comprehension of English [“VIU monitors adult education,” September 13].

We are new immigrants from China who live in Powell River now and have difficulty conversing in English with local people at work and in life. We cannot communicate with our workmates, neighbours and the teachers of our kids.

We have lots of ideas and plans, but we can do nothing without English. Also, as we have immigrated to Canada, we would like more knowledge about Canada, such as the history, geography and culture, so we urgently need to improve our English.

Many immigrants from Asia and other countries have benefited from ABE. For example, a student from Colombia translated and published her own book.

We appeal for a free ABE course again.

SuYan Cen, Michigan Avenue Rita Hou Yew Street Xiao Yan Li Willingdon Avenue

Language empowers independence By enrolling in the Integral English Continuing Education course at Vancouver Island University, I know I am investing in my future [“VIU monitors adult education,” September 13].

This empowers me to learn in many ways and have the confidence to dialogue with my husband, family doctor and neighbours, write job applications, read about my rights and the law and improve my independence of choice.

I immigrated to Canada from China in 2016. I am happily married to my Canadian husband, Lorne Salisbury. We settled in Powell River and enjoy the community very much.

My husband supports me with speaking English every day; there is a lot to learn.

Meeting other people who have English as a second language has given me hope of achieving my goal of fluency in English. I believe this was one of the best investments I have made, but I would like to see free English courses in Adult Basic Education at VIU. Liming Luo Gordon Avenue

and like-minded community of people.

I have an intellectual disability called autism. I graduated from Brooks Secondary School in 2012.

My mother, who has always been a part of my education and my stepfather, who has a baccalaureate degree in intercultural studies, are supporting me by taking the Integral English Continuing Education course with me (because the Adult Basic Education course is unavailable in Powell River).

They are enjoying it as much or more than I am. It will also give them the opportunity to help me implement the things I am learning in my future goal of writing a novel.

In a nutshell, this course is giving me hope.

Patrick Barclay Claridge Road

fice is not transparent or accountable to the community.

Where are all the people who should be speaking up on this issue who have known for years about Community Futures’ failure to properly serve the community? I appreciate that we have a local paper willing to expose the issues that matter to the community, but when does the other shoe drop?

Community Futures is sitting on nearly $3 million that could be used to create jobs and businesses.

People need to demand that the board does its job and deals with this very serious problem. Otherwise the board is the problem.

Devon Hanley Chilco Avenue

Failure hinders job creation

Opportunity provides hope

In reading the column and subsequent letters to the editor regarding the state of Community Futures Powell R iver [“Counter point : Community Futures has room for improvement,” August 2], what surprises me is that there has been no response from Community Futures to the exposure of its weaknesses.

Are the figures in the original column accurate or not?

Is the board of Community Futures going to act to improve the situation? It seems they are just keeping their heads down and hoping it will all be forgotten so they can get back to business as usual.

This is not good enough.

The lack of response just reinforces the charge that the local Community Futures of-

Clearly, the existing federal fisheries policy is not going to sustain local shellfish [“Fisheries officers fine shellfish tourists,” August 30].

Because of huge increases in tourism, rules that worked in years gone by will no longer work. We need to deluge the minister of fisheries with letters pointing out that existing “by the book” conduct no longer protects the shellfish harvest.

Write to minister of fisheries and oceans Dominic LeBlanc, Ottawa, Canada, K1A 0E6, and send a copy to North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney.

Letters still count because every one is counted. Only a couple of minutes, a couple of sentences and a card is needed; stamps are not required.

G. Goudriaan Marine Avenue

I have always dreamed of taking a university-level English course because I have a huge passion for literature and it is my future goal to write a novel [“VIU monitors adult education,” September 13].

The Integral English course at Vancouver Island University will give me a chance to build my confidence in my reading, writing and grammar skills and give me hope in my future goal of being a novelist.

I have always been intrigued with other cultures through my interest in films and literature. This course also gives me the opportunity to enjoy socializing with an accepting, multicultural

Policy requires review

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Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint

cost. Provincial government, are you listening? I heard nothing about ferries in the throne speech.

A free reservation system is used on the Gulf Island ferries and for all Washington State ferries.

No guessing, no sitting for endless hours. We would not have to play ferry roulette.

The Peak publishes all letters it receives regarding the stories on its pages, as long as letters are signed, dated, and include the writer’s address and a daytime telephone number for verification. We do not publish anonymous letters.

The exceptions are those letters which may be libellous, in bad taste, or describe an incident involving other people which, to be fair, should allow both sides to be aired in a news story.

Letters should not exceed 350 words and Viewpoints must be approximately 500 words. The Peak reserves the right to edit based on taste, legality, clarity, and length.

Opinions expressed in Letters to the Editor and Viewpoints are those of the writers and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Peak or its employees.

Gale Tyler is a resident of Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast.

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NOTICE OF MEETING DATE CHANGE

POWELL RIVER REGIONAL BOARD POWELL RIVER REGIONAL HOSPITAL BOARD The Powell River Regional Board meeting regularly scheduled for Thursday, September 21 has been rescheduled to Wednesday, September 20 at 7 pm in the Regional District Board Room, #103 – 4675 Marine Avenue, preceded by the Regional Hospital Board meeting at 6:30 pm.

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Choral music – a lifelong joy!

FREE FLOWING: City of Powell River’s weir on Duck Lake is flowing free after city staff members cleared out a dam built by beavers last month. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Powell River Academy of Music welcomes children, youth and adults to this exciting year

Academy choirs perform in Carols by Candlelight, Powell River Festival of the Performing Arts, a spring/year-end concert and International Choral Kathaumixw (July 3 to 7, 2018).

Choirs will rehearse at the Academy.

Register during office hours or online at powellriveracademy.org POWELL RIVER ACADEMY OF MUSIC 7280 Kemano Street • 604.485.9633 Monday to Thursday • 9:30 am-4:30 pm

We are pleased to welcome Nelson Nagenda, who will share his classical and African folk music and movement to all choirs

City relocates beavers Logs and debris in dam chokes water supply to homes in Brew Bay CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

The Powell River Regional District is updating our Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan (SWMP). The draft plan includes more opportunities to recycle; compost yard, garden and food waste; clean up the contaminated waste incinerator site off Marine Avenue; and build a Resource Recovery Centre (including a waste transfer station). Now we need your input to finalize the SWMP!

Water is flowing again to Brew Bay residents after a beaver dam on Duck Lake started choking off water to Lang Creek last month.

City of Powell River manager of engineering services Frank D’Angio confirmed the city applied for a permit to trap and relocate four beavers. D’Angio added that keeping the weir free of debris this summer has been a challenge.

Brew Bay Improvement

We invite you to attend our public events, including a site tour of the old incinerator site and community open houses, where you can learn about the proposed recommendations in the draft SWMP, have your questions answered and provide feedback. If you can’t make it out to an event, please take the time to fill out an online survey.

District chair Alice McNair said the water system’s operator noticed in August that the flow of Lang Creek was quite low and discovered beavers had been building a large dam in front of City of Powell River’s weir on Duck Lake, infrastructure that supplies water to Lang Creek and the 64 houses that make up the improvement district further south.

“We could see the work the beavers had done,” said McNair. “They had been quite industrious.”

City of Powell River councillor and council portfolio holder for infrastructure Karen Skadsheim said the city, which maintains the weir, has been engaged in a struggle with the beavers throughout the summer.

“The beavers were really

diligent in building a great big dam right in the weir,” she said. “Staff would clear it out and then the next day it would be there again.”

McNair said she is not aware of where the beavers were relocated to, but was assured they will not be killed.

Water from Lang Creek also supplies Malaspina Volunteer Fire Department.

The creek’s low level combined with the region’s high wildfire risks this summer also caused concern for Powell River Regional District, according to Electoral Area C director Colin Palmer.

Palmer added that he was impressed with the intergovernmental cooperation that ensued in order to relocate the beavers and free up the water flow.

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COMMUNITY »

School board member awarded international scholarship Ashley Hull in India on a development alternatives internship DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

When it comes to education, School District 47 board member Ashley Hull is a teacher, an accomplished student in her own right and an inspiration.

In 2016, Hull, who is currently a distance graduate student taking her masters in ESL through the University of Calgary, successfully applied for a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship.

“I was thrilled to be one of five potential candidates selected to have this opportunity to intern with Development Alternatives, a social development group that has been in operation in India since 1983,” said Ashley.

Going to India came as somewhat of a surprise to Ashley’s husband Matthew while the couple was driving from Victoria to Duncan on Vancouver Island last year at about 11:30 pm.

“I was on autopilot, and she said, ‘So, I guess it’s a no to India.’ I said, ‘What about India?’” said Matthew. “Apparently, over the Malahat, she’d mentioned that this scholarship opportunity in India had come in. I was ecstatic and said, ‘Absolutely, you need to apply.’”

For the next three months, Hull will be in India on the Development Alternatives internship which, she said, is about bringing skills and talents cultivated over the years and providing a new lens to an issue or problem the locals may not have considered.

“I’ll be working with the rural field team, researching the social impact their literacy program has on the local participants,” said Ashley.

Development Alternatives has developed a digital platform that makes wom-

en functionally literate in Hindi in just 56 days.

“I’ll be going to build relationships with the locals and leaders to collect information regarding how their lives have improved since completing the program,” said Ashley.

Queen Elizabeth Scholarships are meant to create lasting impacts at home and abroad through cross-cultural exchanges encompassing international education, discovery and inquiry, and professional experiences.

Hull said she believes her experiences will add value to education when she returns to Powell River.

“Though my passion is with women’s education on a global scale, Development Alternatives’ specialty is in social enterprise and green initiatives,” she said.

While in the field, Hull said she’ll see enterprises and models used in patented technologies for creating bricks using local materials.

“This is where many residents feel our future as a city is,” said Hull, “and I’m excited to learn as much as I can over these next few months.”

While Hull is learning in India, Matthew is keeping things running smoothly at home.

He is coordinator of information and communication technology for the school district. He’s also taking care of the couple’s five children, ranging in age from four to 10 years old, while Ashley is away and said he’s getting lots of support from friends and family.

“A friend in town cooks a meal for us every Monday, which is incredibly helpful,” said Matthew. “My mom can help me with taking the kids on an occasional night and friends all around are offering help.”

Ashley said it’s clearer to her than ever that she has something very special in her community in Powell River and looks forward to a great reunion in three months. She’ll also be returning with a lesson.

“What I hope to show Powell River stu-

School District 47 superintendent of schools Jay Yule announced a new $70,000 grant from Canada Council for the Arts for the Hɛhɛwšɩn (the way forward) canoe project. The Tla’amin Nation cultural tradition will involve the community and school district in transforming a raw cedar log into a canoe. In March, Powell River Educational Services Society was awarded $23,500 by First Peoples’

Cultural Council’s Aboriginal Arts Development Awards Program for carvers to make a traditional dugout canoe and hold storytelling and talking circles within the community.

Phases out paper report cards School District 47 continues to develop consistency in elementary schools with baseline, minimum standards for student reporting that provides parents with a minimum number of re-

dents is the power of lifelong learning and to never give up pursuing their passions, no matter their age or stage in life,” she said.

“International scholarship highlights our unintended ignorances and benefits self, others and the community at large.”

Information session:

Planning for End of Life Wednesday, September 27, 2017 10:00am to 11:30am Powell River Town Centre Hotel 4660 Joyce Avenue How can you plan for incapacity, end-of-life, and additional support needs?

What is the difference between goals of care and advance care planning, and how can they help me?

SCHOOL BOARD BRIEFS Canoe project receives grant

INDIA EXPERIENCE: School District 47 board member Ashley Hull has been awarded a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Scholarship. Hull will spend three months in India learning development alternatives. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

ports on their child’s progress during the school year.

The district is working with schools and teachers during the month of September to develop a consistent reporting system for the end of the 2017/2018 school year.

Most schools and teachers already use some type of reporting portfolio in compliance with BC Ministry of Education policy that came into effect on July 1, 2016.

The new ePortfolio assessment system coincides with redesigning the provincial education curriculum.

The information will be presented by Dr. Sue Horsfall.

She will be available to answer questions.

The event is free, but RSVP required powellriver@divisionsbc.ca or 604-485-4700 Limited seating. Coffee and tea provided.

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In early summer 1988, the premiere issue of Lund News was published. It cost one dollar and the front page had a photograph of four children standing beside “a bizarre sea creature” hanging on the dock.

“We were standing on the dock when that six-gilled shark got caught,” said Bill Smith, editor of the first Lund newspaper. “We were talking and realized that most people didn’t know what the heck they were looking at and we thought, ‘We need a newspaper.’

That’s how it got started.”

Incidentally, the shark was a bluntnose sixgill, usually called a cow shark and a near-threatened species, weighed about 136 kilograms and was 3.5 metres in length.

Readers of Lund News were promised reading material that included local interest stories, controversy, real people and a special report on fish farms.

A “name the Lund News” contest took place and Lund Barnacle won.

The early Lund Barnacle was published before social media and new printing technology. It was how the village connected. The paper was put together using typewriters, calligraphy and little illustrations of flora and fauna sprinkled throughout, and it was all cut and paste.

“We brought it into the old Powell River News that still had a printer here,” said Smith. “They would print it up for us on big broadsheet and everybody contributed to it. It was just a gas.”

Smith stayed with the paper as editor and writer for 10 years. Various editors took over in the ensuing years, includ-

READER FRIENDLY: Sandy Dunlop is the current editor of the Lund Barnacle, which was first published in 1988. BRIAN VOTH PHOTO

ing Valerie Durnin, Suzan Roos, Rianne Matz, Ann Snow and Eve Stegenga.

When Sandy Dunlop became editor in 2014, she said she was, and still is, keen to do the job.

“I started writing for the Barnacle back when I was a mediator, so I wrote about conflict resolution issues starting in the early ’90s,” said Dunlop. “I didn’t write much else but the odd thing until taking on the job.”

The year before Dunlop became editor, there was only one issue of Lund Barnacle and it was eight pages. It is currently a quarterly and 40 pages.

According to Smith and Dunlop, a large pool of contributors has always been available to draw on in the small village, and the quality of writers has been a constant.

“Out in the woods in Lund there were so many educated hippies and people who wanted to get away from the rat race,” said Smith. “They were not dummies, so the writing was great and

there were all kinds of ideas.”

According to Dunlop, Lund Barnacle still has a bit of everything, including a combination of news, updates, photos by locals, poetry and prose, crosswords and cartoons. But, Dunlop said she avoids controversy.

“I added something to the editorial policy when I took over, which was that I wanted it to be sensitive,” she said.

“The sensitivity part is I don’t want it to be starting arguments. I want it to start conversations about what was in the Barnacle. I don’t want it to be too ornery.”

In 2015, Lund Community Society received a grant from the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre at University of BC’s library to have Powell River Historical Museum and Archives digitize as many back issues of Lund Barnacle as possible, beginning with the premiere issue.

To see back issues of the Lund Barnacle, go to lundcommunity.ca.

CITY OF POWELL RIVER NOTICE OF TAX SALE

Pursuant to Section 645 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by public auction to be held at the Council Chambers, Powell River City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC on Monday September 25, 2017 at 10:00 am unless the delinquent taxes plus interest have been paid.

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Any person upon being declared the successful bidder must immediately pay by cash or certified cheque a minimum of not less than the upset price. Any balance must be paid by cash or certified cheque by 12:00 pm the same day. Failure to pay the balance will result in the property being offered for sale again at 10:00 am on the following day.The City of Powell River makes no representation express or implied as to the condition or quality of the properties being for sale. Prospective purchasers are urged to inspect the properties and make all necessary inquiries to municipal and other government departments, and in the case of strata lots to the strata corporation, to determine the existence of any bylaws, restrictions, charges or other conditions which may affect the value or suitability of the property.

The purchase of a tax sale property is subject to tax under the Property Transfer Tax Act on the fair market value of the property.

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Flight lessons return after decades Westview Flying Club hosts open house for interested students DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

After years without flight instruction being offered locally, Westview Flying Club is resuming lessons for Powell River area residents interested in becoming pilots. According to club president Brent McKenzie, about 20 years have passed since flying classes were last made available.

“When I joined the flying club in 1980s, the club had over 250 members,” said McKenzie. “That was when the mill had over 2,000 employees. Things declined and that’s where a lot of pilots came from; they had the money to spend on flying.”

The flying club is hosting an upcoming open house as

an information session for people interested in being up in the clouds. In addition to flight training, licensed pilots can keep their certification current.

McKenzie said the opportunity to teach flying became available when Campbell River’s Sealand Aviation approached the club to provide a four-seat Cessna 172 for training.

Certified flying instructor Valerie Ferguson moved to Powell River one year ago and will teach the lessons.

She has experience as a commercial pilot on fixed-wing and rotary aircraft.

“It’s an excellent training plane,” said Ferguson.

“It’s very stable and very forgiving.”

Ferguson, who has been flying since she was a teenager, said it takes work to obtain a licence.

“You have to have a minimum of 45 hours of flight instruction,” she said. “You also have to take a ground school and you have to pass an aviation medical.”

Lessons have been available since the summer.

Ferguson has had four students to date and one has graduated. Each student seems to share the same emotions when the lessons start, according to Ferguson.

“They’re kind of half nervous and half excited,” she said.

Westview Flying Club started in 1953 as a not-forprofit to promote flying and facilitate the needs for people to be able to enjoy flying in Powell River. Interest has been spiking lately, according to McKenzie.

“We’ve been hearing a lot of interest and that’s what it’s all about,” said McKenzie. “It’s getting the word out to people who have been thinking about it. A lot of people have talked about it and there has been no way to do it easily from Powell River; now they can.”

According to Ferguson, the Powell River area is excellent for flying, in part, due to the location.

“In a plane, you can get

WINGED REVIVAL: Westview Flying Club president Brent McKenzie has flown his iconic 1948 Fleet Canuck plane for 30 years. The local flight club is offering flying lessons for the first time in more than 20 years. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

anywhere so quickly and in a ferry, not so much,” said Ferguson.

McKenzie’s plane is a replica of the first aircraft to ever fly into Powell River, he said.

“I’ve owned it for 31 years,” he said. “It’s a 1948

Fleet Canuck, which is a Canadian-designed aircraft.

In fact, in the 1990s the Royal Canadian Mint came out with a coin that commemorated it because it is an iconic Canadian aircraft.”

Westview Flying Club’s

open house takes place from 11 am-3 pm on Saturday, September 23, with the flight instruction information session starting at 12 pm. The next ground school class begins in early October.

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BUSINESS »

Manson housing development to offer diversity Developer proposes smaller construction to city planning

A six-lot Manson Avenue housing development will provide Powell River’s new construction home market with something it has not seen recently: smaller homes.

Powell River home builder Henderson-Edwards Developments has requested City of Powell River council provide a rezoning for a vacant lot currently zoned for townhouses near Duncan Street to a zone that would allow the developers to subdivide the lot into six parcels for the construction of houses, each around 1,000 square feet.

In his report on the development, city senior planner Jason Gow told the city’s committee of the whole on September 5 that staff acknowledges the proposed houses exceed the footprint normally associated with

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the tiny-house movement.

“This development should instead be viewed as a small step forward in our community where houses are being built to measure between 1,800 to 2,000 square feet on average,” said Gow. Improving housing diversity and affordability is a stated goal in the city’s integrated community sustainability plan.

Henderson-Edwards Developments co-owner Darren Edwards said he recognizes the city is looking for something more in line with the tiny-house concept and is interested in moving in that direction.

“We’re kind of just getting our feet wet,” said Edwards.

“If our footprints are getting smaller, then we can hopefully appeal to some younger generations and get them into first-time home-buying situations.”

Once subdivided, the six lots will each measure 14.22 metres by 39.97 metres with an area of 568 square metres or 0.14 acres with frontages on Manson and Cook avenues.

Edwards owned the vacant lot 20 years ago and had it rezoned for townhouses. At

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SMALL LOTS: A longstanding vacant lot on Manson Avenue could see construction if city council supports the building of smaller homes. CONTRIBUTED IMAGE

that time, he had planned to construct low-income, twostorey townhouses there, but a restrictive covenant put on the lot by the previous owner restricting height stopped the development. He and his partner sold the lot and it has sat vacant ever since.

At a carriage house pub-

lic forum on September 14, Gow said the city planning department will start looking at regulations that will allow for actual tiny houses.

The city currently has a bylaw prohibiting homes with a square-footage of less that 600 square feet.

Edwards said the market for

homes today is different than in the 1990s. If the Manson development proves to be successful, he said his company will look for parcels where even smaller lots can be developed into tiny houses.

Edwards, who also attended the carriage house forum, said the city has been very

thoughtful with its drafting of regulations that allow for the secondary homes.

He said limiting the maximum size to include all the out-buildings will ensure that lots retain their yards, but expressed concern that not enough parking was being required.

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Community mourns loss of environmental filmmaker Family and associates remember Twyla Roscovich’s distinct form of storytelling DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

While Powell River’s Glen Roscovich awaits answers about his daughter Twyla Roscovich’s death, he and members of Powell River’s filmmaking community remembered her passion for making documentaries and her social and environmental activism.

Twyla’s body was discovered on September 15 in Campbell River. She had been missing since September 8.

“I’m shattered by the whole thing,” said Glen. “There’s a tsunami of responses and condolences. I’m immersing myself in fielding those and replying, and reminiscing.”

Glen said he remembers how Twyla was first introduced to ACTIVIST REMEMBERED: The body of 38-year-old Twyla Roscovich was found film when he enrolled her in a recently in Campbell River. Roscovich was seen as a promising filmmaker by the week-long course at Gulf Islands environmental documentary film community after her directorial debut and success Film and Television School on with the film Salmon Confidential. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

Galiano Island, and later secured her a spot in the school’s film and television program.

“I recognized her storytelling ability,” he said. “I always encouraged her to write me a little story about whatever incident and adventure. She showed such promise I thought she needed to get exposed to another medium.”

According to Glen, he likely would not have convinced Twyla, who was initially resistant, to attend the school if not for enlisting the help of her grandmother, noted Powell River environmental trailblazer Ruby Roscovich, who turned 100 years old in 2016.

Powell River activist and filmmaker Jeremy Williams worked with Twyla when she narrated his documentary Our Living Legacy that played at Powell River Film Festival in 2009.

“She was excellent to work with,” said Williams. “As a filmmaker, I would say she was really sure on her facts. She was sure to do her homework, investigate and get really into the details. She wasn’t just slapping things together; she did things with integrity.”

Twyla’s integrity and attention to investigative detail was notable in Salmon Confidential,

an exposé of fish farms and wild salmon that she made alongside noted BC environmental activist Alexandra Morton. The movie won the Most Popular Canadian Environmental Documentary Award at the 2013 Vancouver International Film Festival.

“It was an excellent investigative piece based on exposing the dangers of the fish farms and the lack of oversight and lack of listening to scientific research around what the impacts are,” said Powell River filmmaker Claudia Medina. “It was a film that broke it open in a clear, well researched and scientific way. It was a risky film to make.”

Williams said Twyla’s loss leaves a huge whole in his heart and that of the environmental documentary community.

“It’s not easy doing environmental films,” said Williams.

“It’s exhausting to be doing that type of work and one of the saving graces of that is the strong, tight-knit community. It’s not like someone else can just pick up a camera. She really put her heart and soul into it and was inspiring to work with.”

Twyla was 38 years old and leaves behind a four-year-old daughter.

Artist displays new work in Victoria DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Powell River painter Meghan Hildebrand recently returned from Victoria where she delivered paintings for her second solo show in only five months.

An internationally recognized artist with more than 40 solo shows to her name, Hildebrand’s new collection, Lorafauna, opens on Thursday, October 14, at Madrona Gallery. The gallery, which exhibits her work regularly, is located at 606 View Street in Victoria.

What does Lorafauna mean?

I made up the word Lorafauna, drawn from flora and fauna, to mean something like beautiful

creatures. In the new work, I combined aspects of flora and fauna; for example, towering trees made up of magical beings such as wizards and Sasquatch. There are chattering birds and fruit trees full of grumpy-faced fruit looking back at you.

How would you describe the show?

Half of the show, the acrylic pieces, are punchy, bright and fun; those are more graphic than previous works.

The watercolour paintings that make up the rest of the show are more restful and dreamy, and are also more directly influenced by my surroundings. They almost look like places around Powell River, full of trees, boats and industry, with fairytale-like narratives.

How many pieces are in the new collection?

There are 20 new paintings. Half are acrylic on wood and half are watercolours.

Are you excited to use watercolours?

Watercolours are a refreshing shift. They are fresh and immediate and the process starts with drawing, which I really love doing.

Watercolours were actually my first medium; the first paintings I sold were watercolours I painted as a teenager.

Did this show come together quickly for you?

Not really. Painting a series over the summer was challenging with all the distractions. The last

TAKE A PEAK: Meghan Hildebrand month was a solid working spell and I managed to

get the work done in time for early delivery, which is

a relief for me and for my gallery.

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SPORTS »

Brooks cross-country team gears up Coach sets goal of having fun against North Island high schools DAVID BRINDLE comunity@prpeak.com

Brooks Secondar y School cross-country team hosts North Island high schools on Thursday, September 21, and, according to coach Graham Cocksedge, it is not about winning for the Thunderbirds squad.

“We’re just out there running,” said Cocksedge.

Sounding so nonchalant might seem strange coming from Cocksedge, who is an enduranceathlete competitor, almost to the extreme. He shattered his own record on the Sunshine Coast Trail Marathon Shuffle two years ago and placed second in the Canadian Cross Country Championships later that year.

In November 2016, Cocksedge coached the Brooks boys crosscountry team to a third-place finish

FUN RUN: Brooks Secondary School cross-country coach Graham Cocksedge [far left] trains his team to have fun running. Brooks is hosting an upcoming track and field meet in Powell River. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

out of 23 teams to win bronze at the BC High School Cross Country championships.

“Last year we did well, but that isn’t the goal,” said Cocksedge. “I want kids out running. When individuals and teams do well, then it’s exciting to watch and everybody pays more attention. It’s fun, but the goal is to have more kids running.”

One of those runners is grade 12 student Malcolm Crocker, 17, who moved to Powell River three years ago with his family and started to run cross country shortly after.

“Originally, it was just something to do after school,” said Crocker, “get outside and meet people, be-

cause I was new and I didn’t really know anyone.”

Crocker, who also participates in track and field, skateboards and raps under the name MC Initial, said cross country is fun.

“That is the purpose of it,” said Cocksedge. “It is fun. It’s an amazing group. Doing well is a bonus.”

Grade 10 student Misty MacDonald, 15, started running cross country in elementary school and has not stopped.

“I don’t like quitting, so I kept going,” said MacDonald.

This is MacDonald’s last year competing at the junior level. She said she runs for the feeling of ac-

complishment at the finish of a race, even though it is really painful to get there.

“It really hurts the whole time,” she said. “It’s like your brain is telling you, ‘You can’t keep going, you’re done.’”

Like most cross-country runners, MacDonald is an athlete who is drawn to solitary endurance and the pain that comes with it, according to Cocksedge.

“They like to hurt; they have fun in hurting,” he said. “They’re gritty. Things don’t phase them from withstanding uncomfortable situations. They are happy regardless of the challenge or the discomfort.

Kings sweep first road trip Hockey team explodes for 18 goals in pair of weekend games DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Powell River Kings returned home from a twogame road trip with four more points after a pair of wins over BC Hockey League (BCHL) Island Division rivals.

Kings easily beat Nanaimo Clippers 9-1 on September 15 and went on to post a 9-7 win over Cowichan Valley Capitals the next night.

Head coach Kent Lewis said he is happy the team came back healthy and still learning, but was less than thrilled about its play against Cowichan, particularly in the second period.

“To give up seven, that’s not a fun day,” said Lewis.

“Give their goalie credit, in the first period we had the puck on our stick the entire period and should have had

about seven goals, but we made some stupid, boneheaded mistakes and gave them three breakaways.”

Several players had strong offensive performances with nine goals and 10 assists spread throughout the roster. Gavin Rauser, Carter Turnbull and Jonny Evans each recorded three points and Ethan Kimball, a newly acquired 18-year-old forward from Massachusetts, played his first game for the Kings and picked up his first BCHL goal. Lewis expects Kimball to fit nicely into the lineup.

Kings outshot Cowichan 51 to 25.

Kimball also had an assist against the Clippers, but Kevin Obssuth’s first BCHL hat-trick stole the show.

Obssuth ended the night with five points.

Kings players received all three stars of the game.

Obssuth was named first star, Carter Turnbull was picked as star number two and Jonny Evans earned third-star recognition.

Backup goaltender

These guys embrace it.”

Crocker said he will often just go for a run alone in the woods.

“I know some of the guys are more goal-oriented,” he said. “I’m not really that good at cross country. I just do it because it’s really fun.”

For the core group of runners who want to race competitively and for personal bests, Cocksedge said he changes his coaching style to show them how to improve.

“My expectations and standards go a little higher,” he said, “but if the group wants to just be out running and having fun then my perspective and mindset changes, and I approach it differently.”

KINGS BOX SCORES 3(W)-0(L)-1(OTL)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 vs NANIMO CLIPPERS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 2 1 6 9 2/7 Nanaimo Clippers 0 1 0 1 1/5 1st: 3:55 M itchell Williams (1) ASST: Nick Abbott (2), Kevin Obssuth (1) 15:46 C arter Turnbull (2) ASST: Jonny Evans (4), Kevin Obssuth (2) (PP) 2nd: 19:25 Gavin Rauser (1) ASST: None (SH) 3rd: 3:31 T rent Bell (1) ASST: Nathan Kelly (1), Mitchell Williams (1) 4:22 Josh Coblenz (1) ASST: Ben Berard (4), Kyle Kawamura (3) 4:50 Kevin Obssuth (2) ASST: Carter Turnbull (3), Jonny Evans (5) 5:41 Ethan Kimball (1) ASST: Carmine Buono (2) 9:00 Kevin Obssuth (3) ASST: Carter Turnbull (4) 12:28 Kevin Obssuth (4) ASST: Jonny Evans (6), Carter Turnbull (5) (PP)

Kevin Obssuth

Matteo Paler-Chow

Matteo Paler-Chow played both weekend games with starting netminder Mitch Adamyk out with a minor injury, according to Lewis.

“We just want it to get healed up and didn’t want to push anything,” said Lewis.

“It needed healing time and hopefully this week he’ll be ready to go.”

Kings hit the road again this weekend for the BCHL Showcase in Chilliwack. The team plays Vernon Vipers on Friday, September 23, and faces Trail Smoke Eaters on Saturday, September 24.

Professional and college scouts attend the showcase

event to evaluate young BCHL prospects.

“This week will be good,” said Lewis. “We’ll go down and play a couple of interior opponents, teams playing good hockey right now, and we’ll realize what tight hockey is.”

Lewis said even though it is just the start of the season, his team has to start playing Kings hockey. That begins with defence, he added.

“By playing good defence, it’s going to give the offence chances,” said Lewis, “then we have the ability to capitalize on that.”

SHOTS Powell River Kings Nanaimo Clippers GOALTENDER Matteo Paler-Chow (W)

1 2 3 TOTAL 17 11 12 40 9 18 10 37 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 36/37 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 vs COWICHAN VALLEY CAPITALS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 3 3 3 9 1/0 Cowichan Valley Capitals 1 2 4 7 1/0 1st: 14:02 Mitchell Williams (2) ASST: None 17:13 Kevin Obssuth (5) ASST: Jonny Evans (7), Carter Turnbull (6) (PP) 20:00 H unter Findlater (2) ASST: Gavin Rauser (1), Jack Long (1) 2nd: 4:24 B en Berard (1) ASST: Josh Coblenz (3), Nick Abbott (3) 12:08 Carter Turnbull (3) ASST: Jonny Evans (8), Nathan Kelly (2) 12:23 Jack Long (2) ASST: None 3rd: 6:52 Ethan Kimball (2) ASST: Gavin Rauser (2) (SH) 19:05 Gavin Rauser (2) ASST: Hunter Findlater (1) (EN) 19:59 C arter Turnbull (4) ASST: Jonny Evans (9), Kevin Obssuth (3) (EN) SHOTS 1 2 3 TOTAL Powell River Kings 25 11 15 51 Cowichan Valley Capitals 8 10 7 25 GOALTENDER Matteo Paler-Chow (W)

TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 18/25 1st/0:00 3rd/20:00

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Villa wins second straight game Soccer team travels to Victoria with roster of young talent DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

With a 2-0 win over Bays United in Victoria on September 16, Powell River Villa posted its second win and is undefeated to start the Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) Division 3A season. Villa defeated FC Sagras to open the season one week earlier.

Villa travelled to Victoria without eight of the players on its roster for the season opener. Head coach Chris McDonough said it was a young team that included three youth players, two 16-year-olds and a 17-year-old, in the lineup on permit.

“Quite a few changes injected a lot of speed and youth into the lineup,” said McDonough. “James Timothy, who trains with Villa regularly, and Cullen Buholzer are both from Vancouver Island Premier League, and goalie Kevin Kissinger is from Victoria’s Lakehill Soccer Association Under 21 team.”

Kissinger was injured with about five minutes left in the first half; McDonough had to replace him with midfielder Kurtis Dennison.

Jake Kenmuir scored both Villa goals in the road win. The midfielder was fouled inside the penalty area and scored on a penalty kick 15 minutes into the first half. The score stayed 1-0 until the final minutes of the game when Kenmuir scored on a breakaway.

McDonough said it was a great road win for Villa. The team defended extremely well against a

tough and technically sound Bays United team that put on a lot of pressure in the final 20 minutes, he added.

Villa’s back line of defenders, including Dean Thorsell, Jerek Long, Daniel Paul and Nick Van’t Schip, played a big part in producing a clean sheet, said McDonough.

“The last 15 minutes of the first half we had some breakdowns that led to opportunities for them,” said McDonough. “We fade out in games sometimes, so maybe it’s our focus and ironing out those things. We’re just two games in and we have a lot of new faces, so we’re still gelling as a team.”

Villa captain Kye Taylor was unable to play due to injury suffered against FC Sagras.

“Kye is still a little beat up from that last game,” said McDonough.

“He suffered a concussion and had stitches. He has taken the week off

INJURY LIST: Powell River Villa soccer club captain Kye Taylor was unable to play in his team’s 2-0 win in Victoria last weekend. Taylor suffered a concussion in Villa’s season opener on September 10. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

and maybe another week depending on how he feels.”

Villa’s next game takes place at 1:30 pm on Sunday, September 24, at Timberlane Park against Gorge Us-Guys. Villa and Gorge are currently tied for first place in Division 3A with six points each.

BOX SCORE

2(W)-0(L)-0(T) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 POWELL RIVER VILLA 2 BAYS UNITED FC 0 GOALS Jake Kenmuir (2) SHUTOUT: Kevin Kissinger/Kurtis Dennison

Rugby club plans community revival

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After three years of not fielding a team in Vancouver Island Rugby Union, Powell River Otago Rugby Football Club is attempting to start a slow rebuilding program to bring the game back and restore Otago’s place in Powell River sports.

The club is trying to revive rugby with introductory sessions to the game for

youth on Thursday nights at Cranberry Field.

“We’re trying to create a junior program and, hopefully, eventually get it into the schools,” said club member Bill Broughton. “There are school teams down in Sechelt and high school teams in Comox and up and down the island.”

Started in 1977, Otago is celebrating its 40th year in Powell River. It began as Powell River Rugby Club and was named Otago in its second season.

According to Otago member Jack Beardmore, who has been with the club since day one, a match was played between Powell River and the crew of a ship at port in Victoria.

The ship was named after the Otago province in New Zealand. The team asked to use the name and crest of the ship for its logo; the club has been known as Otago ever since.

Beardmore said Otago’s strongest days were in the mid-1980s.

“At one time we were running two senior men’s teams and junior teams,” he said.

Between 1985 and 1988, Beardmore said Otago regularly made the island championships.

“There were three years where we went to the provincial finals every year,” said Beardmore. “In three years, I think we lost seven games.”

Broughton said a lot of the

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FIELD LESSONS: Emily Gaiger, 11, and Peter Gaiger practice some rugby skills at a session hosted by Powell River Otago Ruby Football Club. The weekly sessions are being held to introduce youth to the game. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

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games are faster and shorter than traditional games with 15 players per side.

“They’ve had it two years and they get 30,000 people watching for a three-day event,” said Broughton.

World Rugby Sevens Series returns to Vancouver on March 10 and 11, 2018.

Otago rugby sessions for youth are held from 5:307:30 pm every Thursday at Cranberry Field.

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1105 Obituaries

Lucien Gérard

April 10, 1920 - September 15, 2017 Lucien passed away peacefully in Powell River with family at his side. Lucid until the end, he enjoyed the steady stream of family, friends and phone calls from around the world during his few weeks in hospital.

Lucien grew up in Belgium and was in the Belgian Armed Forces when Germany invaded in May 1940. Following the surrender of the Belgian army, he managed to escape and join the French Resistance, where he supported Allied efforts in France, including D-Day operations and the liberation of Paris.

Seeking a brighter future, Lucien immigrated to Canada in 1949 and, after a few stints as a farmhand, got a job at the mill in Ocean Falls, BC, where he met his future wife Irmgard; they were married in 1952.

In 1954, Lucien and Irmgard moved their family to Powell River where Lucien worked at the mill for 28 years. In retirement he enjoyed early morning golf, working in the garden and being a devoted grandfather. He and Irmgard travelled to Europe regularly to see relatives and to Mexico for warmer weather.

Lucien showed tenderness and love for his wife, especially as she developed Alzheimer’s, until her death in 2007. In the 10 years since she died, though with a huge void in his heart, he continued to travel to visit family and friends.

Lucien loved a good story or song and had many of his own. He also liked to banter with anyone who would engage. He enjoyed good wine, cognac and the occasional cigar. On a bet never lost, Lucien agreed to give up cigars when the Canucks won the Stanley Cup. A longtime supporter of the Montreal Canadiens, Lucien witnessed 17 Stanley Cup victories for his Habs during his time in Powell River. A soccer player in his youth, he followed European soccer, particularly Bayern München and Arsenal.

Lucien is survived by his children André (Margo), Suzanne (Tom), Martin (Silvia) and Anne (Glen), 13 grandchildren and seven greatgrandchildren. He is also survived by his younger sister Suzanne in Belgium and six nieces and nephews with families in Canada and Belgium. He was predeceased by his older sister Suzanne in 1925 and younger sister Marie-Thérese in 2009. Lucien was also deeply loved by the large German family he married into.

Lucien’s family extends sincere gratitude to his many health-care providers, especially Doctor Rossouw, and earlier, Doctor Dougan, for their wonderful care. Special thanks also to the dedicated staff at Kiwanis Garden Manor. “Grand merci” to Father Dass and Father Tepoorten for their pastoral care and to all his other visitors, especially Hans.

Prayers for Lucien will be held at 7 pm on Friday, September 22, at Church of the Assumption. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, September 23, also at Church of the Assumption, followed by a reception in the parish hall.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial gifts be made to Powell River Hospice Society or to the medical clinic project in Irudayampattu, Tamil Nadu, India, home village of Father Dass (through the Church of the Assumption office).

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With great sadness we announce the passing of Grant. He is survived by many family members. His Powell River family includes Mary-Anne Lawson, two sons, two stepsons (one predeceased) and 11 grandchildren.

Grant’s Alberta family includes two sons, three daughters, seven grandchildren and five greatgrandchildren. He will be missed.

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October 20, 1943 - September 13, 2017 It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Eileen Milsom at home after a long battle with cancer. She will be sadly missed by her husband of 53 years Robert (Bob) Milsom, sons Ian (Jackie) and David (Margaret), granddaughters Sophia and Estelle and niece Elaine (Anthony) Currie.

Eileen was born in County Durham, England. She attended St. Joseph’s Convent in West Hartlepool, where she was a good student and excelled as an athlete.

In 1964, Eileen married Bob and in 1965, they had their son, Ian. In 1968, the family moved to Zambia, where David was born. The family then moved to Rhodesia (Zimbabwe) in 1972 and in 1979 made their final move to Canada to start a new life in Powell River.

Eileen was a champion golfer and lawn bowler, and enjoyed pickle ball, walking by the ocean, reading, travelling and spending happy winters in Arizona.

Eileen will be remembered for her courage, strength, friendly disposition and positive attitude. She was an inspiration to the people around her.

No service by request. A celebration of Eileen’s life will take place at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Eileen’s memory to Powell River Hospice Society at prhospice.org or mailed to 14-4020 Saturna Avenue, Powell River, BC, Canada, V8A 5T4.

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1230 Work Wanted CLAY GLOSLEE Construction Concrete foundation, drainage, retaining walls, fences, kitchen and bathroom renovation specialist, tiles, drywall, foundation to rooftop, contracts and hourly.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

ANTIQUE HUTCH, late 1800s-early 1900s.

604.483.6503.

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEYand SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info and DVD: Norwood-Sawmills. com/400OT 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

MITRE SAW with stand, $500 firm. Coleman 3500 construction generator, $200.

LG washer and dryer combo, front loading, high efficiency, super capacity, $800 OBO. 604.489.9895.

1920 ROUND oak table with four original chairs. 8’ industrial canopy, high style, with barn doors. 604.485.0833

1215 General Employment

Roofing Estimator and Project Manager

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1230 Work Wanted CLEANING SERVICES Home, office and boat Shopping, errands, laundry and organizing.

Affordable, reliable and professional.

Call Cleanbreak 604.414.3643.

With its continuous growth and expansion, Nelson Roofing & Sheet Metal Ltd., Powell River branch, is looking for a roofing estimator and project manager.

Applicants must have construction experience and proficient computer skills. This is a full-time position with excellent wages and a benefits package.

We are looking for motivated, independent employees who excel in leadership and customer service; preference will be given to applicants who are qualified and experienced. A driver’s licence is required.

Stop by our office at 7564B Highway 101 to fill out an application, or fill one out on the Employment Opportunities page on our website: nelsonroofing.com/employment-opportunities/.

Le Club Bon Accueil recherche un/une commis de bureau. La personne devra être bilingue et posséder de l’expérience dans le travail de bureau et comptabilité, être autonome et responsable, avoir de l’entregent et des habilités sur ordinateur. Soumettre lettre de présentation et CV au Club Bon Accueil, 5110 Avenue Manson, PR V8A 3P1 ou par courriel au admin@clubbonaccueil.com. Description de tâches disponible sur demande.

The Bon Accueil Club is looking for an office administrator.

The applicant must be proficient in speaking and writing English and French, as required to carry out office duties. The interested applicant must have experience in office administrative duties, accounting, as well as solid computer skills. They must be able to work independently, and will be responsible for the daily operation of the club. Good interpersonal skills are essential in this position. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to the Club Bon Accueil, 5110 Manson Avenue, PR V8A 3P1 or by email at admin@clubbonaccueil.com. Job description available upon request.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, yard cleanup, small moves.

604.344.2171.

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous Items Lincoln 250 diesel, portable welder, 118 hours $7,000 Atlas Copco XAS50 air compressor, rock drill, assorted drill steel, rock splitters. $7,000 New aluminum angles 8-20’ 1/4” X2” X2” 8-20’ 1/4” X2” X3” $1,200 for both bundles.

Call B.W. Ketcheson at 250.287.6112 STEEL BUILDING SALE. Blowout sale. 20X23 $5,998.

25X27 $6,839. 30X33 $8,984.

One end wall included. Bonus drill/impact driver combo kit included. Check out www.pioneer-steel.ca for more prices.

Pioneer Steel 1.855.212.7036.

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2145 Wanted RIDE-ON lawn mowers, running or not, cash for some. Don, 604.223.8408.

3560 Pets LO ST / F O U N D a p e t ?

Adopt-a-pet? Pet behaviour problems? Abuse or neglect concerns? spca.bc.ca/powellriver 604.485.9252.

4025 Health Services CANADA BENEFIT group Attention British Columbia residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a d i s a b i l i t y ? G e t u p to $40,000 from the Canadian G o v e r n m e n t . To l l - F r e e 1.888.511.2250 or canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment DISCOUNT SENIORS MEDICAL ALARM Monitored 24 hours, free equipment. Just pay for the monitoring. Less than $1 per day. Call toll-free for more i n f o r m a t i o n .

1.888.511.2250.

4035 Home Care Wanted Home Care Aide. Experienced Care Aide wanted for 2 hours Saturday mornings. For more info e-mail: wggill76@hotmail.com

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9135 Motorcycles

5520 Legals/Public Notices

YAMAHA SPORTBIKE $1650 1991 FZR600 recent tune up, new front brakes, dependable 604-483-6075

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Former Barge Facility Buildings: Total Removal or Partial Removal and Reconstruction, Contract No. 2320-202091.

The City of Powell River is requesting proposals for the partial or total removal of the steel warehouse and attached steel office building at the former Barge Facility site located at 4315 Marine Avenue in Powell River.

Quotes will be accepted up to Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 3 pm at City Hall.

6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 Electronic proposals will not be accepted.

There will be a mandatory site meeting on Friday, September 22, 2017, at 1:30 pm.

Request for Proposal packages will be available at City Hall, address as above, or on the city website at powellriver.ca.

Further inquiries may be directed to Frank D’Angio, Manager of Engineering Services, by email at nmarquis@powellriver.ca

6040 Lots & Acreages for Sale

6965 Suites for Rent

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

2-BDRM, WESTVIEW, spacious, bright, clean, F/S, W/D, N/P, $750/mth and affordable utilities. 604.483.1633 or kathybowes@shaw.ca

6070 Real Estate Wanted

What Harry needs this week Need immediately Home with a view 3 bdrm, central Westview 2-bdrm home with a shop 604.483.8333 POWELL RIVER

604.485.2741 4545 Marine Avenue

2-BDRM PLUS office, lower floor, Westview, 1,100 sq ft on a quarter acre, in-suite laundry, sunny, bright, near sea walk $850/mth includes heat and hot water. Available October 1. 604.483.3181 or 604.223.3478.

6975 Wanted to Rent RESPONSIBLE, QUIET adult seeking a wheelchair accessible, pet-friendly rental.

For more information, call 250.897.4458.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Harry Zroback

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9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes

1, 2 or 3 BDRMS with ocean view, heat and hot water included. Pets okay.

604.485.2895.

2013 SUZUKI King Quad 75 Axi, 7,000 kms, comes with Tatou 4S tracks and 8’ heavy duty trailer modified for the tracks, $9,500.

604.414.8102.

3-BDRM, 1-BATH home in Powell River, Westview area, available October 15.

Family home in quiet neighbourhood, suits responsible couple with children, possibly cat or dog. Lovely view, comes with all appliances, references required, N/S. Text 604.440.2376.

6920 Suites/Retail BRIGHT, SPACIOUS office space for let immediately. Recently decorated with three main rooms and a private bathroom. Please apply to Peak Box 1598 at the Powell River Peak office.

9145 Cars 1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts.

Call Mike, 604.223.0914.

2007 MERCEDES E350, A-1 condition throughout, a must see. $60,000 new, asking $10,000 OBO. 604.483.1734.

2013 ELANTRA Sport GT, black, six speed, 66,000 kms, immaculate shape, great on gas, comes with full set of winter tires. Well maintained car for a great price, $12,000 OBO. 604.223.8241.

TOYOTA COROLLA 2007, immaculate shape, certified, 128,000 kms, heated front leather seats, $6,500.

604.485.7762.

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 20 06 DODGE Durango, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

9160 Trucks & Vans 2006 GMC 2500 HD 4X4, rare 6.2 litre vortex gas engine, extended cab, 97,000 kms, garage kept, professionally serviced, $13,500.

604.487.4602.

CONTINUOUS GUTTER truck and inventory, turnkey operation with tools and people, $10,000. 604.414.8595.

1 7. 5 ’ M A L I B U , n e w e r 115-horsepower outboard, new 6-horsepower kicker, two electric downriggers, new canopy, $11,000. 604.485.9160.

32’ BAYLINER, 3250 twin, V8 gas (newer), great shape, reduced to $26,000 OBO. Call Chris, 604.414.3960.

GLASSPLY BOAT 19.5’ four cylinder, 165-hp, runs well, comes with 9.9 Suzuki kicker, trailer included, $4,500.

604.487.4355.

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

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2000 24’ Class-C Itasca Spirit, motorhome, 141,000 kms, $16,500. 604.485.5510.

2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, 604.483.6641

2085 Garage Sales

Garage Sales 3848 Gordon Avenue Saturday, September 23 9 am-12 pm No early birds, rain or shine Pow Town Roller Derby Thunderdome 4320 Joyce Avenue Saturday, September 23 9 am-1 pm

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8325 Sand & Gravel

604.485.7927

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

6560 Houses for Rent

Deluxe Scooter for sale $3,000.

Like new. 140 kph top speed,17000 km, highway legal, room for 2, heated grips, Givi box, disc brakes, new tires, 18 HP fuel inj/water cooled, big underseat storage, incl service manual, motorcycle jack, 12v outlet, locking glovebox.

604.414.8146 bud_1955@live.ca

9185 Boats 16’ HOURSTON Glass-craft, comes with Roadrunner trailer, 50 horsepower Johnson outboard, great shape, comes with fishing gear, $3,200, 604.483.4587.

16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 60 horsepower Yamaha t wo s t ro ke, c o m e s w i t h Roadrunner trailer, $9,400.

604.485.5297.

604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC 604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING

9135 Motorcycles 1997 HONDA Shadow Ace, 110 0 c c , 3 4 , 0 0 0 k m s , $2,500. 604.483.2164.

2001 HONDA Shadow, 750cc, 11,500 km, $3,500, recent carburetor job and plugs, good condition. Call John, 604.485.3077.

2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc. Must sell, reduced to $12,000. 1.250.545.9944.

2009 HONDA/INDIAN 300 M.C. 4,000 original kms, class-U built, $3,950. Call Robert, 604.344.0487.

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