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LAND USAGE: A group of Powell River residents, including [from left] Elizabeth Kolbuch, Dave Wheatley, Grant Thomas, Patti Hudson, Doug Hudson, Ron Woznow, Diana Collicutt and Derk Van Hees, are looking for the city to ask residents what they want Powell River’s waterfront to look like. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

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Meeting on future of PRSC land brings residents out looking for answers CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Organizers of a meeting on the future of Townsite’s former golf course lands want more say in decisions made by City of Powell River in the future. Since the city

acquired the land south of Catalyst Paper Corporation’s mill in 2006, the community has never been asked what its vision for that land is, said meeting co-organizer Diana Collicutt.

“We want to be more engaged in the process,” said Collicutt. “It’s been a closed process. It really needs to be more open.”

The public has been told the land, approximately 80 acres, is designated industrial, said Collicutt.

“That was always the plan and the vision for down here; it was for industrial,” she added.

City of Powell River chief administrative officer Mac Fraser said at the meeting that PRSC Limited Partnership, a corporation coowned by the city and Tla’amin Nation, is currently trying to sell the approximate 80 acres at an asking price of $25,000 per acre.

One offer came in for the land, but conditions expired last month and Hummingbird Cove Lifestyles, which owns a land-based aquaculture farm near Saltery Bay, did not renew its offer.

Meeting co-organizer Ron Woznow said the standing-room-

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According to the sign-in sheet, Woznow said about half of those attending the Sunday afternoon meeting did not live in Townsite.

Though no one from PRSC attended the meeting, city officials were present, including councillors Karen Skadsheim and Rob Southcott.

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Collicutt added that the land presents the communi-

I was hugely impressed that many people came out. I love it when people engage and want to be involved in what is going on in this community.

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ty with a chance to enhance Powell River’s waterfront.

“There’s huge potential for what could happen here,” she said. “There’s so much opportunity, but there needs to be a plan.”

“It should be open for everyone, just like it was when it was a golf course,” said Kolbuch.

Collicutt said trying to sell the land will result in more industrial usage on Powell

River’s waterfront, something towns along the coast are moving away from.

Wheatley, who moved to Powell River about a year ago from the Lower Mainland, said he would not want to see the land turned into an industrial park.

“I don’t think that’s the right approach,” said Wheatley.

“It’s too valuable. Industry can go somewhere else. The long-term economic future of the city is better served by having this preserved than by committing more and more industry to it.”

Southcott said he does not think Powell River needs hundreds of acres of space for industrial lands and agrees that moving forward with the community’s interest in the future of the land

will ensure what eventually happens will be best for all.

“When we do it slowly, generally what comes about is very good,” he said.

Southcott added that it would have sped the process up if more people had participated in the development of the sustainable official community plan (SOCP).

Hudson said he thought the reason why so few people participated in the last public process for the SOCP was the feeling that previous councils did not listen to the community’s thoughts.

“It’s great we have a new city council; the old one was so hard to deal with,” said Hudson. “They would call meetings and then never listened. That’s probably why there were few people.”

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Southcott and Fraser were able to answer questions about the process city council took to finalize the location of Powell River’s consolidated wastewater treatment plant.

Southcott said engagement that took place at the meeting is exactly what the city needs to move forward in a more balanced approach toward development. He added that although Powell River’s official community plan designates the land as an employment centre and it is currently zoned as millsite industrial, that does not mean it has to stay that way.

“We don’t have rezone the entire piece,” he said.

Organizers jotted down

questions asked during the meeting for city officials and landowners to answer at the next meeting, which is planned for mid-October.

Although the group of organizers does not have a formal name, Woznow said they were initially talking about calling themselves Citizens for Open Government. The group includes residents Grant Thomas, Patti Hudson, Doug Hudson, Elizabeth Kolbuch, Dave Wheatley and Collicutt.

Collicutt said the community has been quite reactive to issues as they come up, but civic participation lags outside of that.

“If there’s something contentious, people come out,” she said, “but participation has to be more ongoing and

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HIGH AND DRY: Water levels at Powell Lake are so low the lake’s gas dock is no longer in the water. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

much we can do.”

Retired millworker Al Pauling said his family has owned a cabin on Chippewa Bay for the past 52 years and he has spent his life on Powell Lake.

“I know a lot about the lake,” said Pauling. “I’ve nev-

There is a misunderstanding that the current lake level is because of this work; it is not. The current lake level is due to an extreme lack of precipitation in the watershed.

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put more rock at the end of the boat launches to extend them but is not hopeful the process can work.

“It could be that topography limits if we could extend it at all. The lake bottom might drop off too steeply,” said Birtig. “We’re at the mercy of the lake level at this point and there’s not

er seen it this low.”

Pauling said he is quite concerned about potential damage to the cabin as it is not an easy task to move its recently rebuilt and expanded floating structure out into deeper water.

“I hope [Brookfield] is not going to take it down too much lower,” he added.

Drummond owns a landbased cabin on Goat Island.

He said regardless of the weather, Brookfield should communicate better with residents of the lake.

“There are a lot of floatcabin owners who are upset,” said Drummond. “It all boils down to communication.”

The company should have held a stakeholders meeting and notified lake residents about the project so they could prepare to move their cabins out to deeper water, he added.

“It’s just common courtesy,” said Drummond.

While the company did not organize a public consultation meeting with lake stakeholders, it has been providing information to the community through advertising, door-to-door campaigns and answering questions at its Powell River office, said Davis.

“We have no way of informing the public that precipitation may not be where it normally is,” he said, “during or after a project.”

Province restores bus passes Area residents on disability assistance will receive a little more money from the BC government to cover transportation costs starting in January.

The province announced it will provide a $52 per month supplement for people on disability assistance over and above the support they already receive.

The program has an estimated cost of about $70 million.

Provincial social development minister Shane Simpson also announced that the province will be creating an annual bus pass for persons with disabilities.

Residents can use the $52 supplement to pay for the bus pass or apply it to other transportation costs, including HandyDART.

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Responding to criticism that Brookfield has allowed the lake level to drop so low, Davis reiterated that the company attempts to balance water usage for generation at Catalyst Paper Corporation’s mill with inflow from the watershed.

“We have curtailed generation as much as the mill will allow us, to conserve water,” said Davis.

The summer of 2017 has been particularly dry for Powell River. According to data from Environment and Climate Change Canada, the region saw only 10.5 millimetres of precipitation during July and 4.6 millimetres in August.

Compared with climate data collected over the past 30 years, July’s precipitation numbers were down sharply at 28 per cent of normal climate amounts, while rainfall in August was less than 10 per cent of average.

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Birtig said the city has been assessing whether to

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Drought-like conditions this summer are responsible for record-low water levels on Powell Lake, not ongoing upgrades to the reservoir’s hydro-electric dam, according to owner Brookfield Renewable Power.

The lake’s current level is hovering around 270 metres above sea level, about 15 metres lower than the reservoir’s normal operating level. Brookfield is unable to generate power with the dam if the water level drops below 268 metres.

For the past year, the company has been working on replacing 19 spill gates, originally installed in 1925, with new ones designed to current codes, said Brookfield director of stakeholder relations Andy Davis.

“There is a misunderstanding that the current lake level is because of this work; it is not,” said Davis. “The current lake level is due to an extreme lack of precipitation in the watershed.”

Approximately eight years ago, a company assessment of the dam concluded the project was necessary and recommended lowering the reservoir’s level from 285 metres above sea level down to 280 metres in order to reduce pressure on the gates. Davis said the project does not require the water level to be any lower than 280 metres to complete the project.

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As rental housing becomes harder to find and more expensive, City of Powell River council will be looking at pushing forward with regulations for shortterm housing.

City councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said the topic dominated many discussions at the recent Union of BC Municipalities convention.

Leishman said as city council looks to pass a bylaw amendment to allow carriage houses at its October 5 meeting, she is concerned about homeowners building the housing and then listing it on Airbnb without providing long-term rentals.

Leishman said she wants to see the city provide options so homeowners are able to list short-term rentals, but not at the expense of reducing the availability of long-term rentals.

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ON THE MOVE: Powell River Roller Derby has had to leave the Thunderdome on Joyce Avenue that has been its home for two years. A new tennis centre is planned for the venue.

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Six weeks ago, Pow! Town Roller Derby was given notice that it will have to vacate the Thunderdome, formerly Liquidation World on Joyce Avenue, by September 30 to make way for a new local business.

“It was quite shocking at first because that has been our home for two years,” said past roller derby president Nicki Lister, “but we’re a resilient group of people and we’ve found a new place to skate.”

The club will skating at Henderson Elementary School for three nights weekly over the winter, according to Lister.

“Everyone has been super helpful in getting us into the school,” she said.

In the spring, when the ice comes out at Powell River Recreation Complex, which was where the club skated before the Thunderdome, roller derby will return to its former home. Until the complex is available, no public or training events willreported take place.

These are cases to in the Thunderdome hadPowell givenRiver theRCMP roller derby past two weeks. If you have team the opportunity to host scrimmages

with teams from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, and training sessions for teams throughout the region. Pow! Town already had plans in place for Thunderdome to host those practice sessions with other league teams that were going to travel to Powell River to use a facility ideal for the sport, according to Lister.

“No one else had a space quite like we had,” she said. “We were pretty lucky. We probably had the best space in the province, to be honest.”

Floor space for roller derby is hard to come by across Canada, according to Lister, and a lot of leagues have been through what Powell River’s is dealing with now.

For the interim, the club will have to go over the island for its scrimmages.

“Our travel costs will go up,” said Lister. “If you go to the island for a two-hour event, that’s your whole day. Your time commitment changes.”

Powell River Tennis Centre, owned Igor Skobkarev, has taken occupancy as of October 1. The building’s owner is Jack Barr, who also owns Town Centre Mall and Town Centre Hotel.

“We are building two full-size tennis courts in the building,” said Skobkarev, “along with pickle ball markings, so you can play both tennis and pickleball.”

The centre is scheduled to open November 1.

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1. WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Highway 101, 5000 block RCMP received a report of vandalism that occurred at Tla’amin Salmon Hatchery.

Police were advised that someone broke one of the thick, tempered-glass windows in the fish-viewing area of the hatchery sometime during the weekend. Electrical damage also resulted due to the broken window.

2. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Glacier Street, 7000 block While conducting school-zone enforcement, RCMP stopped a grey Chevrolet pickup travelling eastbound. The officer noticed the male driver was exhibiting signs of impairment by alcohol. The man was issued an immediate 90-day roadside prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days.

3. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1 Joyce Avenue, 4600 block RCMP received a report of a theft of bicycle that occurred outside Tim Hortons restaurant. The bicycle is described as a white, Giant Revel Aluxx 6000 series with blue writing.

SEPTEMBER 25 TO OCTOBER 2, 2017 TOTAL SERVICE CALLS = 115 IMPAIRED DRIVING = 2 ASSAULTS = 4

BREAK AND ENTERS = 0 AUGUST 20 THEFTS1. = 8 7300 block Duncan Street MISCHIEF =9 At approximately 4:15 am Powell River RCMP attended a break and enter at a business. A MacBook laptop computer was stolen from the business. Police continue to investigate and anyone

information about the crimes listed here or any other crimes, call Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.

City of Powell River council expresses interest in legalization rules CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River council will likely be participating in the recently announced provincial public engagement for legalizing marijuana.

The federal government has said it will legalize marijuana by July 2018, which has left BC in scramble to meet the deadline.

City councillors CaroleAnn Leishman and Rob Southcott attended a Union of BC Municipalities session on September 25 where minister of public safety and solicitor general Mike Farnworth announced the province’s consultation.

“If any government will listen to the local governments, it’s this one,” said Leishman.

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“It would be a good idea for us to participate in that discussion on what makes sense for us.”

The distribution model and any possession limits will be the same across the province, but municipalities may be able to set age limits.

Leishman said she expects the province to provide a regulatory framework that local governments will be able to adjust through local zoning and land-use bylaws.

Southcott said even though Powell River has not faced the same pressure as other municipalities, participating in the province’s engagement makes sense since local governments have been left to regulate the proliferation of dispensaries on their own.

The province will be looking to the public for its thoughts on how it should handle issues such as road safety, youth and community impacts until November 1.

A web page has been created for the public input at engage.gov.bc.ca/ bccannabisregulation.

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Christie said smaller non-profits in town are having difficulty obtaining provincial and federal funding to build housing.

“I don’t know who’s going to do it,” said Christie. “Small societies can’t do it all on their own.”

Christie is suggesting that organizations work more collaboratively and that not enough housing is being built for people who really need it.

“We have a lot of people living in our midst who struggle with developmental problems and are poor because wages are low,” said Christie. “Those are the people we are not building housing for, though they are the people we say we’re concerned about.”

Support from the federal government collapsed years ago and even though the new provincial government recently made promises to provide more funds for affordable housing, it

could be years before any of it finds its way to Powell River, said Christie.

Meanwhile, Inclusion Powell River is moving forward with an affordable housing project on Ontario Street, slated to start construction in spring 2018, said chief executive officer Lilla Tipton.

Originally, plans were to provide 27 units but newer designs may create closer to 40.

“It’s affordable housing for anyone in the community who needs that kind of extra support,” said Tipton. “It’s not specifically for our clientele, but for anyone who meets the [Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation] eligibility requirements on maximum income.”

Tipton said BC Housing is responsibly for construction and Inclusion will manage the building.

Rent for the units is required to be at least 10 per cent under market value.

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Powell River’s housing shortage has been identified as the region’s largest social problem, but solving it may require a strategic change, according to city councillor Maggie Hathaway.

During a presentation to regional governments at a forum on September 21, social development consultant Christien Kaaij said average rent in Powell River has increased to the point where if someone is able to pull together a mortgage down payment, it is less expensive per month to buy a home than to rent one.

Hathaway said the biggest concern is how the region will address the housing question.

“That’s the number-one issue we’re looking at,” said Hathaway.

Up until now, the city’s strategy focused on providing city-owned vacant parcels of land to housing non-profits such as Iris Housing Society and Life Cycle Housing Society, so they can apply to provincial Crown corporation BC Housing for construction grants.

Hathaway said the city’s strategy is not keeping pace with demand and the city may have to take a more hands-on approach. Iris recently folded, leaving Lifecycle and Inclusion Powell River to address the problem.

“We might have to look at the city doing something,” said Hathaway. “I didn’t want to have to go down that road, but we may have to.”

Larger cities such as Vancouver have built social housing, but it is something that may be too large for Powell River to tackle on its own, said Lifecycle president Pat Christie.

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Housing crisis Over in the painfully obvious department on the previous page, a City of Powell River councillor has revealed a startling revelation about our housing crisis.

According to Maggie Hathaway, who chairs the city’s ad-hoc housing committee, it is finally time for the city to step up and take action about the housing situation.

Really? Do you think?

It is no secret Powell River is quickly entering into a crisis situation in regard to affordable housing, or even housing in general. Estimated by city staff to be less than one per cent, rental vacancies in town are pretty much non-existent and at prices that are higher than the cost of a mortgage in a lot of cases.

A local homeowner who was recently renting her house said she received more than 30 applications in the first hour after the rental was put into our classified ad section. Most of the applicants, she said, were low income and in desperate situations.

Estimated by city staff to be She said she less than one per cent, rental felt horrible about turnvacancies in town are pretty ing so many much non-existent, at prices needy people that are higher than the cost of away.

Up to this a mortgage in a lot of cases. point, the city has relied on non-profit societies to access funding and pitch development projects for affordable housing. Private developers also apply for housing projects, some nearly affordable and most definitely not.

According to city officials, their role is to push through development whenever possible and create an environment where non-profit organizations and developers can build new housing without a lot of push back.

So where are these housing units? Why are we hearing about people every day who cannot find or afford a place to live?

It is encouraging that council is finally taking action to begin solving the housing crisis itself. However, being told the city is ready to take a more active role in providing affordable housing now, after the crisis is nearly in full swing, is an insult to everyone who has been searching for a place to live while council has dragged its feet, waiting for the non-profits to take care of it.

The city’s social development consultant Christien Kaaij has already told council to hire a social planner as soon as possible and begin the hard work.

Hopefully, some of the short-term ideas Hathaway and other councillors come up with will be implemented soon. After all, cold weather is coming and those unable to find rentals could be left on the streets.

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LETTERS » Principles count in indigenous affairs I am delighted that Powell River and Tla’amin Nation have received public recognition of their healthy relationship (“Treaty Commission praises relations,” September 27).

The story rightly reflects the hard work and goodwill of specific individuals such as hegus Clint Williams, mayor Dave Formosa and former mayor Stewart Alsgard.

As former MP for Powell River, I observed firsthand the healthy relationship between hegus, mayor and regional district and worked closely with them.

Among other things, we together precipitated unprecedented amounts of federal government cooperation and investment in Powell River.

However, it’s a pity that in indigenous affairs, things tend to be painted in black and white tones. Nuances and middle ground become the victim of

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polarized thinking. Leaders and media find themselves speaking half-truths that undermine good, long-term results.

Williams stating that, as former MP, I “was blocking the first nation’s attempts at communicating with the federal government” is just wrong. In fact, Williams initially brought me into the discussion when a fisheries issue was impeding progress on the treaty negotiation. As a member of the fisheries committee and a consistent supporter of treaty-making in general, I sought and got a resolution to that issue that allowed progress on the Tla’amin treaty.

Throughout my career as a lawyer in indigenous affairs and a politician I have consistently stood up for equality and human rights. We should never allow the law of any community, religious group or aboriginal group to prevail over Canadian law.

The unity of our country, its peace, order and good govern-

ment, and the equal rights of Canadians, depend on our being governed by one law, equal for all, regardless of race, colour or creed.

While our constitution, the Indian Act and court decisions have led us in other directions, we as Canadians need to vigorously pursue equality whenever we get the chance.

For the long-term peace, order and good government of our country, and for the benefit of indigenous and non-indigenous people, we Canadians ought at every turn to promote equality in treaties, words and deeds.

John Weston Former West VancouverSunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country MP

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LETTERS » July 19].

A low-to-the-ground bird feeder or bird bath with space underneath for a cat to hide is risky for birds.

Sometimes making a few changes can be enough to keep the aesthetics and ensure wild birds are safe.

Cats have been accused of killing birds for fun.

Well-fed humans kill birds for sport and humans kill and eat millions of birds per year, so why vilify cats? They are not vegetarians.

[Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society founder] Merrilee Prior stated that 25 per cent of the birds she takes in are from cat attacks [“Letters: Cats cause trouble,” September 13].

That means 75 per cent of

petently in an interview and pass an exam. Also, people new to this country have limited funds.

In response to the new government policy of exempting fees for ABE courses, please give the ABE courses back to us for more English lessons so we will be part of the people of Canada.

Nicky Dechtheerapong Selkirk Avenue

Why vilify cats?

Most people wouldn’t think of leaving Tweety’s bird cage door open if there was a Sylvester living in the house. Sometimes outdoor birds also need help to be safer [“Counterpoint: Keep your cats indoors,”

the birds are there for other reasons.

Peer review is limiting.

Facts, information and knowledge from other sources are left out. A recent National Post article addresses the decline of the bobolink, a small songbird that often nests on the ground. The article states that an estimated 667,000 of its young are mowed down by farming equipment before they can fly; their decline is also attributed to loss of habitat due to urbanization.

I am opposed to a cat bylaw and everything it would stand for: pets being harmed, scapegoated or killed.

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COMMENTS OF THE WEEK » PEAK WEBSITE USER DAVE HURRIE The road will never be built in this century. Believe it or not, there are many Powell River residents opposed to this pipe dream. The only reason Powell River retains its present low-crime, laid-back lifestyle is because of our location. BC Ferries does a good job at helping with that.

Talk to tourists and they will tell you, “Powell River, don’t change your look. This is what we come for.” Otherwise, we’re just another gridlocked, crime-ridden town.

BC Ferries changes Sunshine Coast schedule PEAK WEBSITE USER JACQUES HUMBERSET Nah, that’s not a good idea. It makes way too much sense. Insert sarcasm here.

Counterpoint: Catalyst Paper’s corporate welfare PEAK WEBSITE USER RON VAN’T SCHIP Great article. It is time we started clawing back to make Catalyst pay its fair share of the tax burden for our community.

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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 sidewalks and no green buffer or parking lane between pedestrians and the many full-sized pickups and SUVs barreling down the road, usually well above the speed limit.

So many people in Powell River drive late-model full-

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.

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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

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In response to MP John Weston’s opposition to the wording of the Tla’amin (Sliammon) First Nation treaty, I am disturbed by his lack of awareness and knowledge of the historical context of the treaty process, especially with regard to the tremendously negative impacts of colonization and unjust Canadian laws on first nation individuals and communities [“Weston speaks against treaty,”

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 Canadian laws existed to criminalize traditional ceremonies and customs, to tear apart families, and deny Aboriginal peoples the right to vote, what “values” exactly were the Canadian government trying to uphold? And what

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“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 tribunals that favour corporate interests?

But what troubles me most of all, after reading the article, is that Weston’s problematic understanding of first nations’ issues only serves to fan the flames of ignorance that undermine

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English as a second language [“VIU monitors adult education,” September 13]. This is very necessary for reading, writing and speaking to communicate with people here, so we can be understood and speak correctly.

We want the people in charge locally to reconsider bringing Adult Basic Education (ABE) courses back for the following reasons.

People from other countries have a primary need for English education in order to understand Canada. We need to work and master English; without it, everything is harder for us. We need to become Canadian citizens; to do that, we must speak com-

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.

When something isn’t broken, please don’t fix it.

Powell River, we have to tell the government we want it left alone. We need to remain the Pearl of the Sunshine Coast.

Gloria Riley Marine Avenue

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Lilies have taken over the lake; we all understand the infestation of the matter [“Water lilies create cause for concern,” March 26].

Now, the only way you will get rid of them is not by clipping them—you have to put a dredge on a small barge and haul the garbage out of the lake, roots and all. Once the root of the lily takes hold of the bottom

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Timetable gives students more choice Brooks Secondary School in second year of new learning structure

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Parents with children in grades 10 to 12 at Brooks Secondary School can understandably be feeling some confusion trying to make sense of the school’s new timetable, and it is going to take time to adjust, according to new principal Bill Rounis.

“Most people get it when you see it, feel it and be part of it,” said Rounis. “I would say to parents, ‘Let’s walk around the school together and I’ll explain and you’ll see it in action and it will make sense.’”

What parents are stumbling over the most, according to Rounis, is the idea of a flexible schedule that allows their children more choice and control over their learning.

“What we have to let go of is what we did in school,” said Rounis. “That’s not the way school is any more. It’s changed. What we’re trying to learn isn’t the same either.”

School District 47 board chair Doug Skinner said the school knew there would be growing pains for students to realize they had control of what happens in terms of their education.

“But we also knew it was a direction we simply had to go,” said Skinner.

Skinner added that one of the main reasons is Brooks can offer more courses than was possible under the old system.

The school day begins with a homeroom, now called a Teacher Advisory Group.

The student will be with the same teacher through their entire time at school and where important adult connections are made. Those teacher/student relations are built on throughout the new flex timetable, according to Rounis.

structured much the same way as Thomas Haney’s, with mandatory and requisite classes and student-directed study.

“What’s most interesting is, we give them more time to learn how to self-manage and more opportunities to have success,” said Frend.

Frend said students who have gone into the workforce or to post-secondary institutions are better prepared with time-management and learning skill sets, whereas some of their peers who have attended traditional schools might not have had the same opportunities.

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through the roof. For a kid who is an avoider of work, they would avoid under any system.”

For students who are part of their own learning with a voice and choice, they do better, according to Rounis, and engagement is going to go up.

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It is during flex time that students are given the responsibility to attend learning centres, which are study blocks in each individual’s timetable. Study is self-directed under the supervision of more than one teacher. During this time, students can connect with teachers on a specific subject they need help in, do homework or study.

Thomas Haney Secondary School in Maple Ridge has the longest running flextime model in the province, according to principal Grant Frend. Brooks’ timetable is

Under Brooks’ timetable, Rounis said there is more work to offer and students are able to take twice as many courses. They can also receive help from a favourite teacher by attending a learning centre where that teacher is supervising.

A student has the flexibility and must attend the learning blocks they have chosen and Rounis said teachers keep track of attendance.

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Italian club celebrates 80 years Organization links generations of immigrants from Italy JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

Everyone needs a community; a place to belong. For Italian immigrants who have arrived in Powell River since the turn of the century, those who came before them provided the support and camaraderie needed to feel welcome in a new town.

For the past 80 years, those of Italian descent have gathered at Powell River Italian Community Club. Since it was formed on October 24, 1937, the club has served as a base for Italians to gather and socialize. Since then, the club has expanded to include the rest of the public, Italian or not, to share in the rich history and culture of Italy.

With a few key functions per year, including the upcoming annual anniversary dinner and dance on Saturday, October 14, the club

has remained strong through the years.

Membership in what became a non-profit society in 1963 is currently estimated at 250 members and younger people have continued to join the club, some of them third-generation members.

A huge turning point for the Italian club came in 1964 when it was able to secure land from then-owner of the mill, MacMillan Bloedel, and build its own community hall.

According to current club president Ken Culos, some of his fondest memories growing up were from the hall on Lund Highway just outside of Wildwood.

“As a kid, I would go to all the dances because our parents would bring us; it was mostly the Italian immigrants who ran it,” says Ken. “They worked hard and they loved to party, eat, drink and dance, and play bocce.”

The bocce courts, which have now grown over, used to be packed with Italians.

Ken spent his formative years enjoying the club’s activities. It was not until much later that he followed in his family’s footsteps

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non-Italian,” said Tony. “In our chauvinist ways, we only allowed women to come and cook for us.

So I started working on that with Elio right away. We had quite a few people quitting the club at that time because they thought we were destroying the values.”

Once the club passed the motion to open up membership, it allowed everyone in the community the chance to discover Italian heritage, keeping the club’s membership strong.

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by taking an active role in the club.

“When I retired, it made it easier for me,” says Ken, “and they needed help, so I was happy to do it.”

Ken’s cousin Tony Culos was instrumental in establishing important changes to the society to allow women and non-Italian members, a point of pride for him and longtime member and former president Elio Cossarin.

“It was a chauvinist organization and my wife found it very irritating when she asked if she could be a member and she could not because she was both a woman and

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Elio Cossarin [left] and Tony Culos are two of Powell River Italian Community Club’s senior members, both having served on its executive over the decades.

tions of the many families who immigrated to Powell River continue to be remembered and celebrated,” says member Jackie Milsom, who is Cossarin’s daughter and one of the main organizers of the club’s upcoming anniversary dance.

“Italian culture is rich in Powell River and I want to see its presence continue to be an important part of our community.”

Cossarin emigrated from Italy in 1950 when he was 17. He has been one of the most prominent members of the club over the years and first became president in 1961. He said the club was an immediate haven for him and the best way to meet other Italians.

“When you come here as an immigrant, you don’t have money to buy a car, so you can’t get around,” said Cossarin. “The club had a bus that came around the different neighbourhoods to pick up people for the activities and you would meet people there. If people were not on your shift at the mill, you never saw them except for at those functions.”

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ern corner of Italy. In fact, their families lived in the same small hometown.

Once Tony arrived, he said he immediately gravitated toward the club. He added that rivalries between regions in Italy did not carry over once Italians arrived in the small city of Powell River.

People from all parts of Italy banded together, he said.

“Back in Italy, we used to poke fun at each other and found it hard to socialize with people from other parts of Italy,” said Tony.

“Here, right from the beginning, we were able to work together with people from different regions with no problems whatsoever.”

While many members of

Elio Cossarin, 1961 club president.

Italians crowd into Powell River Italian Community Club hall for a Blessed Ceremony in 1968.

the club have been with it for more than 50 years, there has been a constant influx of younger members and, according to Ken, Powell River Italian Community Club is here to stay.

“There was a lot of speculation over the years that we wouldn’t last very long, but we defied all of that,” said Ken. “If the club wasn’t there when I first came here in 1996, I still would have

An Italian history in Powell River From the turn of the century, Italians have lived and worked in Powell River, even before the opening of Powell River Company’s mill. Below are some Italian highlights throughout the years. [Notes courtesy of Tony Culos, Powell River Peak, October 23, 1997]

survived, but it was nice to have a community like that to hold onto.”

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Italians lived here at the turn of the century in the Moodyville Saw Company logging camp, which was set up in 1883 at the old hospital site in Townsite.

The first Italian loggers occupied bachelor suites at Riverside in rudimentary shacks specially created by Powell River Company to accommodate European workers as early as 1910.

In 1912, early Italian pioneer Joe E rrico start his own dairy business to distribute milk to the community.

Also in 1912, with start of paper machines 1 and 2, a small group of Italian immigrants secured permanent jobs at the mill.

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After the startup of paper machines 3 and 4, neighbourhoods of Wildwood, Cranberry and Westview were formed with Italians taking up residence in the different areas.

The Culos family built the first Italian-style house in Powell River in 1923, known as the “Roman Villa,” which is a heritage landmark to this day.

In Cranberry, Joe Derton opened the first barber shop and billiard hall, Antonio Culos opened the first dairy business and Augusto Bosa opened the first grocery store.

In the 1920s, Italians excelled at local sports, including baseball, cycling and running, as well as joining musical organizations such as choirs and bands.

Italian Benevolent Society was formed in 1924 and the Italian float organized by the society won best float at the annual July 1 celebration.

At the onset of World War II, the Italian club kept a low profile and club functions were recessed during the war years.

A Centenary Dance in 1961 celebrating 100 years of Italian unification was attended by more than 300 people at Dwight Hall, including dignitaries from the community and the Italian consulate.

Over the years, the club organized bingo and card games, film nights, hunting and fishing derbies and other sporting events, including the very popular bocce games.

In 1963, the club was legally registered in the Societies Act as a non-profit organization.

In 1964, the club finally realized its dream to construct its own social and recreational hall after acquiring a piece of land along the Lund Highway in Wildwood from MacMillan Bloedel and Powell River Ltd. Work on the hall and two bocce courts on its grounds began in April 1964 and was completed in the spring of 1965.

In 1987, the constitution and bylaws of the society were updated to expand membership to non-Italian spouses and third-generation Italians, as well as the right for women members to occupy executive positions.

In 1989, Rina Cappiello was elected the first woman president of the club and served two consecutive terms.

In 2013, the constitution and bylaws of the society were again changed to allow any non-Italians to be members of the club, effectively making it open to the public.

As of 2017, Powell River Italian Community Club has approximately 250 members.

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Powell River Italian Community Club was founded on October 24, 1937, at a special meeting presided by Joe Derton.

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Elementary school receives funds for books National program chooses James Thomson for annual Adopt a School fundraiser DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

A program aiming to draw attention to the underfunding of Canadian elementary school libraries has chosen Powell River’s James Thomson Elementary School as one of 573 schools to receive funds.

Coles bookstore, owned by Indigo Books, is currently fundraising on behalf of the parent company’s ninth annual Adopt a School program. The goal of the program is to add one book in school libraries for every child and to raise awareness for the literacy challenges facing high-needs elementary schools.

According to Indigo Love of Reading Foundation, which sponsors the Adopt a School program,

30 per cent of Canadian grade three students lack basic literacy skills.

“We have a lot of kids who are two to three grade levels behind in their reading,” said James Thomson principal Jasmin Marshman. “Their numeracy literacy and knowing their letters and words is really important and a big drive that we have because we know if they’re not at grade level by grade three, that’s the cutoff where the real struggle begins.”

James Thomson is a high-needs and language-immersion school offering French and English. Both streams are complemented with Tla’amin Nation culture, language and learning. Marshman said many teachers and community residents call the school in Wildwood trilingual or tri-cultural.

“We try to weave all of it through the school, honouring English, French and Tla’amin languages and, visually, as much as we can represent it,” said Marshman.

A large emphasis is placed on the environment and ecology at the

school, she added.

“The plums and grapes we ate today were from the students’ own homes,” she said. “We have the school garden, which is huge and flourishing. Kids go at recess and lunch and eat out there constantly.

If you go out at recess they’re always eating kale.”

Grade seven student Eli Hueston, 12, is fond of the garden and options offered by the school.

“I like how we have such a big garden,” said Hueston, “and the teachers are really nice and it’s cool that there are three languages you can learn.”

The environment at James Thomson is meant to value students as soon as they step off the bus in the morning, according to Marshman.

“They see something from their culture, or their class or their background, and it’s visual here for them to feel they belong,” she said.

Books engage children in their elementary years, according to Marshman. Funds raised by the Adopt a School program are need-

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September 18 to March 31, 2018 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

As important as they are, trees and other plants can cause significant power interruptions. Contact between trees and power lines can be very dangerous, which is why over the next few months, we’ll be pruning and removing trees and other plants in the Powell River area.

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CITY OF POWELL RIVER

Proposed Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaws for Taxation Year 2018 Proposed Bylaw

Organization

2479, 2017 Community Charter s.224(2)(i) Powell River Curling Club

Property PID

Civic Address

Estimated General Municipal Tax Exemption 2018 2019 2020

016-441-681 009-875-638

5750 Crown Avenue

$8,614

$8,786

$8,962

009-875-671 Powell River Lawn Bowling Club

009-714-901

5714 Marine Avenue

$5,727

$5,842

$5,959

Westview Flying Club

015-357-899

7508 Duncan Street

$4,106

$4,188

$4,272

Powell River Otago Rugby Football Club

011-098-929

6821 Church Street

$3,002

$3,062

$3,123

2480, 2017 Community Charter Life Cycle Housing Society s.224(2)(h) Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-469

6637 Cranberry Street

$568

$580

$591

010-212-477

6635 Cranberry Street

$570

$581

$593

Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-493

6633 Cranberry Street

$572

$583

$595

Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-515

6631 Cranberry Street

$572

$583

$595

Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-540

6649 Cranberry Street

$574

$585

$597

Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-558

6651 Cranberry Street

$565

$576

$588

Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-566

6653 Cranberry Street

$565

$576

$588

Life Cycle Housing Society

010-212-574

6655 Cranberry Street

$565

$576

$588

2481, 2017 Community Charter Powell River Brain Injury Society s.224(2)(a) Powell River Brain Injury Society

007-308-795

101 - 7020 Duncan Street

$1,665

$1,698

$1,732

028-163-842

0 Joyce Avenue

$620

$632

$645

2482, 2017 Community Charter Cranberry Community Hall Association s.224(2)(a)

016-090-667

6828 Cranberry Street

$2,223

$2,267

$2,313

2483, 2017 Community Charter Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Association s.224 (2)(a) Powell River Historical Museum & Archives Association (Forestry s.224 (2)(b) Museum)

008-935-670

4790 & 4798 Marine Avenue

$9,257

$9,442

$9,631

010-264-302

4815 Marine Avenue

$7,033

$7,174

$7,317

Timberlane Barracks Committee

007-994-150

5401 Timberlane Avenue

$3,196

$3,260

$3,325

Scouts Canada, Scout Properties (BC/Yukon)

007-994-150

5393 Timberlane Avenue

$3,196

$3,260

$3,325

Powell River Fine Arts Association

007-994-150

5395 Timberlane Avenue

$3,196

$3,260

$3,325

Star Dusters Square Dance Club

007-994-150

5399 Timberlane Avenue

$3,196

$3,260

$3,325

Inclusion Powell River

005-572-614

6831 Artaban Street

$18,709

$19,083

$19,465

Inclusion Powell River

023-333-570

4493 Marine Avenue

$2,679

$2,733

$2,787

Inclusion Powell River

024-655-201

201 - 4675 Marine Avenue

$14,278

$14,564

$14,855

Inclusion Powell River

006-959-211

7055 Alberni Street

$8,575

$8,746

$8,921

Powell River Bon Accueil Society

011-182-521

5110 Manson Avenue

$11,238

$11,462

$11,692

Powell River Italian Community Club

007-336-179

5866 Lund Street

$8,921

$9,100

$9,282

Powell River Academy of Music

026-294-923

7280 Kemano Street

$21,277

$21,702

$22,136

The Source Club Society

009-892-982

4476 Cumberland Place

$1,563

$1,595

$1,627

Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River

011-528-320

6211 Walnut Street

$2,304

$2,350

$2,397

2483, 2017 Community Charter Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP) s.224 (2)(a Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP) s.224 (2)(b) Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP)

008-657-483

4752 Joyce Avenue

$4,183

$4,267

$4,352

024-125-334

#101-4511 Marine Avenue

$2,740

$2,794

$2,850

024-125-342

#102-4511 Marine Avenue

$2,346

$2,393

$2,441

Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP)

024-125-351

#103-4511 Marine Avenue

$2,340

$2,387

$2,435

Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP)

024-125-369

#104-4511 Marine Avenue

$2,738

$2,792

$2,848

Nature Trust of BC

007-594-224

0 Cranberry Lake

$813

$830

$846

Nature Trust of BC

009-366-032

5570 Park Avenue

$7,480

$7,630

$7,782

Powell River Kiwanis Village Society

007-399-995

4943 Kiwanis Avenue

$2,160

$2,204

$2,248

Powell River Kiwanis Village Society

026-094-339

4923 Kiwanis Avenue

$17,760

$18,115

$18,478

SPCA

009-896-180

7558 Duncan Street

$9,617

$9,809

$10,006

Senior Citzens Association of BC

029-384-974

6792 Cranberry Street

$10,588

$10,800

$11,016

Powell River Search and Rescue Society

026-452-880

6791 Drake Street

$3,385

$3,452

$3,521

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164

006-556-558

6811 Alexander St

$4,638

$4,731

$4,825

Powell River Regional Hospital District; St. John Ambulance Powell River

010-266-097

5907 Arbutus Street

$7,088

$7,230

$7,374

Powell River Council for Arts and Culture

029-737-516

Unit 215-6975 Alberni Street

$4,643

$4,736

$4,831

Alano Club of Powell River

002-457-997

5903 Arbutus Avenue

$9,555

$9,746

$9,941

Powell River Sunset Homes Society

008-541-451

4165 & 4167 Westview Avenue

$8,723

$8,897

$9,075

Powell River Sunset Homes Society

009-893-555

4156 Westview Avenue

$3,109

$3,171

$3,235

2484, 2017 Community Charter s.224(2)(h)

Total Annual General Municipal Permissive Tax Exemption

$ 253,035 $258,096 $263,258

Bylaws 2479, 2480, 2481, 2482, 2483 and 2484 will be considered by Council at their Regular Meeting to be held on October 5, 2017 in Council Chambers.

Kathleen Day, CPA, CGA Chief Financial Officer

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SPORTS »

Kings power play clicks during win Kent Lewis commends special teams for improved play

second period.

Defender Carmine Buono scored the insurance goal in the third period, also on a power play, followed by fellow defender Kevin Obssuth’s fourth goal of the season to round out the scoring.

Obssuth is tied for first in BC Hockey League power play goals with four while teammate Jonny Evans leads in power play assists with 12.

Kings have two players

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In the first of a three-game home stand on September 30 at Hap Parker Arena, Powell River Kings defeated Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-1 in front of 960 fans.

Powell River’s power play was the difference, scoring on three out of five chances.

“We had better movement and we weren’t turning down some shots; we found some lanes,” said head coach Kent Lewis. “The bottom line is we moved.”

Lewis said the team was abysmal on the power play at the recent BCHL Showcase, particularly in a 4-2 loss against Trail Smoke Eaters, scoring on only two of its 16 chances over two games.

The difference against the Bulldogs, according to

among the top 10 in league scoring. Evans is tied for third with 13 points and Carter Turnbull is fifth with 11.

Lewis said his team will face strong opponents over the next five games on its schedule.

“We’ll be a better team than the last time we played Trail,” he said. “We were a little too cool for school on that one.

It was a good wakeup call for us. Trail and Wenatchee will be good hockey for the fans.”

KINGS BOX SCORE 5(W)-1(L)-1(OTL) SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 vs ALBERNI BULLDOGS INSURANCE MARKER: Powell River Kings defender Kevin Obssuth scored the fourth goal in a 4-1 win over Alberni Valley Bulldogs in BC Hockey League action on September 30.

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Lewis, was challenging each of his special-team units.

The better unit is going to end up with more ice time, he said.

“The best unit is going to get more time on the power

play and that leads to good puck possession,” said Lewis.

“What leads to good possession is hunger for the puck and hunger for rebounds.

It’s about executing.”

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CULTURE »

Royal Jelly gains following Local duo pays homage to Los Angeles blues rock band DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Playing as a tribute band called Royal Jelly, local musicians Lindsay Taylor and Lindsay Strayhorn said they are trying to teach the gospel of Deap Vally, a dirty blues and rock duo out of the United States, and spread the word around in Powell River.

“Deap Vally is just a couple of cool chicks out of Los Angeles,” said Taylor. “We found their music by accident and totally fell in love with their stuff and wanted to play it.”

The name Royal Jelly is taken from the first track off Deap Vally’s second album, Femejism, which was released in 2016.

Deap Vally debuted with their first album, Sistronix, and have toured with Red Hot Chili Peppers, Garbage and Blondie.

Taylor and Strayhorn have been together for just over two years.

They started with a third guitarist who left the band after having a baby.

As a duo, they have been playing McKinney’s Pub in Townsite once a month since August. Their

next gig is on Saturday, October 7, when they’ll share the McKinney’s bill with Vancouver punk-pop band Slow Learners, Powell River punk rockers Razorvoice and local noise rock band Con Man. Royal Jelly will fit right into that lineup playing their covers of Deap Vally’s scuzzy, blues-riffing, rock and roll style that has been compared to The Black Keys, The Kills and The White Stripes.

Taylor, a postal worker, and Strayhorn, a fourth-year machinist apprentice at the mill, said they reinvented themselves several times before finding Deap Vally. They reached out to the Deap Vally duo of Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards on Facebook and said they wanted to be a tribute band.

“They gave us permission to cover their songs,” said Strayhorn “They said, ‘Rock it out. Do us proud.’”

Self-described super fans of Deap Vally, Royal Jelly have met their heroes twice in Vancouver, at the Rickshaw Theatre and Commodore Ballroom.

“We were right up front and centre both times,” said Strayhorn.

“We go all fangirl when we see them.”

Taylor knows how to play guitar, but Strayhorn was just a banger on percussion and had to learn how to play when they started as a cover band; she began with a child’s mini-drum set that included only

DEAP DEVOTEES: Lindsay Taylor [left] and Lindsay Strayhorn and have been playing as Royal Jelly, a tribute to Los Angeles hard blues rockers Deap Vally. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

one drum and cymbal, which she beat until it fell apart, she said.

Taylor, originally from Harrison Hot Springs before moving to Powell River, and Strayhorn, who was born in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, said every time

they think their tribute to Deap Vally is about to come to an end, it continues.

“It’s not going to go on forever,” said Taylor. “We have a deep love for them, but we want to play original stuff eventually, too.”

Jeweller’s inspiration flows from environment Powell R iver ’s K ar in Birch is an award-winning Canadian jewelry artist. Her piece, Let it Flow, won a 2014 Facebook challenge. Birch has

PEAK PERFORMANCE: Karin Birch

been recognized by Art Jewelry magazine and had one of her pieces projected on a four-storey wall as part of an exhibition in San Diego. She works with silver and each of her one-of-akind pieces are available at Artique on Marine Avenue.

fluenced by a photograph or a movie or a shape. I work in the wee hours of the morning. I went to university for fine arts where I was trained as a zen potter, actually, and I’m a zen jeweller.

I let my creativity flow at the time that it does.

When did you learn how to work with silver?

I was young, back in the ’60s, when I was in first year of university. I met an old man in Cripple Creek, Colorado, who had a turquoise mine. I worked with him in his mine and then in the winter we went to his basement and he taught me to cut, polish and set the stones, and make jewelry. He was an amazing fellow.

He was even in World War I and some of his stories were just tremendous.

What attracts you to silver?

It’s a great metal to work with. People have been adorning themselves with jewelry for centuries. Self-adornment is part of everyone. I prefer designing rather than making

Where does your inspiration come from?

I’m influenced by lots of different things around me, in nature and even in industrial things. My designs come from my environment. I might be in-

What sets your designs apart?

You can buy something everybody has or you can buy something I have and there’s only one. It’s an original.

It’s like an original painting. You can buy a person’s painting that’s an original, or you can go to Ikea and buy 50 of the same one.

For more information, go to artiquebc.ca/karin-birch.

Taylor and Strayhorn said they hope to take the Royal Jelly show on the road in Strayhorn’s motorhome before Christmas to perform shows in Victoria and Nanaimo.

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1105 Obituaries

Donald William Mostat February 22 1938September 27 2017

HIBBERD, Richard A. October 15, 1926 - September 26, 2017 RICHARD ANTHONY (Dick) HIBBERD, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26th in his 91st year at the Evergreen Extended Care Unit of the Powell River General Hospital. He is survived by his loving wife, Joy of 67 years, son Rick (Marilyn), daughter Wendy (Don), daughter Patricia, and sister Shirley Koleszar. He was predeceased by beloved daughter Shelley and brother Jack. He is lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Jeffrey (Sarah), Tyler (Casandra), Alastair, Emily and Nicole, and great grandchildren Spencer and Valerie. A dedicated family man, in loving partnership with Joy, "Dick", "Dad", "Grandpa", "Great-Grandpa", created many wonderful memories for his extended family.

Born in Vancouver to Cyril and Gladys Hibberd, Dick was a graduate of Lord Bing High School, and of UBC with a Bachelor and Masters of Education degrees. He was a dedicated teacher, vice-principal and principal of 37 years at Brooks, Max Cameron and Oceanview High Schools in Powell River. He began his teaching career at age 19 in Lillooet BC, then taught in Proctor BC, before moving to Powell River in 1953. During his career he coached volleyball and soccer, sponsored the Future Teachers’ Club and initiated the Powell River Scholarship Fund. He was president of the Powell River and District Teachers Association and an active member of the Canadian Teachers Federation. His love for teaching and international understanding led to five trips to Africa under the CTF Project Africa for the development of aspiring teachers overseas. He retired from teaching in 1983.

As a young man Dick was an accomplished pianist, soccer player and an enthusiastic member of the scouting community achieving the distinctions of King Scout and Troop Leader. In 1941 his parents purchased property on Gambier Island in Howe Sound which became the geographic center of the Hibberd family for several generations. Over his lifetime Dick spent much of his leisure time on Gambier, often hosting family, friends and colleagues with Joy. In 1956 Dick was a founding member of the Powell River Choral Society, now the Powell River Chorus, and remained an active charter member until 2013. He was a member of the BC Choral Society for many years, a director of the Powell River Music Academy, and on the organizing committee for the Kathaumixw International Choral Festival.

A strong social conscience led to a career with UNESCO, including a stint as the Western Canadian Chairman, and the sponsoring of various international UNESCO school conferences for his students. In 1984 he established the "Friends of Dick Matenje" Fund in honour of his good friend from Malawi.

Dick was a one-time President of the Club 13 Square Dance Club and he loved to hike with Joy and their many friends. In 1992 Dick was awarded the Powell River Good Citizen Award for 1991. Throughout his life he continued to enjoy contact with many of his former students.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Parkinson Society British Columbia at: www.parkinson.bc.ca, or to the Stephen Lewis Foundation at: www.stephenlewisfoundation.org.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, October 29th in the James Hall at the Powell River Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street, from 1 - 3 pm. Refreshments will be provided.

The family would like to express its thanks and appreciation to the staff at ECU for their compassionate care of Dick and the family.

Don was born in the back of a sleigh that was stuck in a snowbank in northern Manitoba. A premature baby weighing just two pounds, he was kept in a boot box beside a wood stove and fed with an eyedropper until he

could be nursed.

Don was predeceased by his parents Bill and Marie, his stepfather Sid Chadwick, his first wife Darlene and his brother Dennis. He is survived by his wife Joyce, daughter Kim (Fred Beggs), daughter Wendy (Rick Degroot), son Elliot (Jen) and his pride and joys, grandchildren Cody, Curtis, Matthew, Andrew, Cole, Carter, Taylor and Brooklyn and Kyle. Don is also survived by his brother George, sister Sharon, stepsister Val (Dave Morton) and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Growing up on the farm in Birch River, Manitoba, Don developed a lifelong love for horses, cows and gardening. In his teen years, he rode as a jockey for a rodeo touring company. He then went to work for Canadian National Railway as a telegraph operator and relief station agent, a job he did for over 10 years.

During this time he met and married Darlene Carragher and they had two daughters: Kim and Wendy. Then, in 1966, they visited Powell River, fell in love with the place and moved here in December of that year.

Don immediately got a job with MacMillan Bloedel as an apprentice millwright. He worked in the mill for 26 years as a millwright and a mechanical supervisor and truly loved his job.

After leaving the mill, Don worked around the province as a contract supervisor, including a couple of overseas stints as a mechanical consultant.

In 1968, Don met Joyce and they married in 1969. A year later they had a baby boy and Elliot joined the family. One of his greatest joys was farming in Wildwood. He was very civicminded and served in many capacities in Wildwood Ratepayers Association, Moose Lodge, the Farmers’ Institute, Full Gospel Businessmen Fellowship, The Gideons and at his local church.

Don also had a great love for curling and in his late 30s met his saviour Jesus Christ and became a christian. From then forward, his greatest desire was to serve the Lord well and to this end he went on a couple of missions to Saint Lucia to build a church and Honduras to build a residential school.

Don loved singing and praising the Lord in worship and prayer groups. He was an inspiration to his family and those who knew him and will be deeply missed. His sense of humour managed to make every situation better, and he always had a joke ready.

The family wishes to thank all those who, in any capacity, served and ministered to Don, especially doctors, nurses and CT, lab and oncology staff. We especially want to thank our family doctor, Dr. McDonald, for his constant compassion and care, and Dr. Mazzarolo, who looked after Don in Dr. McDonald’s absence. Also, thanks to those who all prayed so faithfully.

A celebration of life will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, October 7, at Evangel Pentecostal Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Evangel Pentecostal Church mortgage fund, The Gideons or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.

Till we meet again, see you in the funny papers, Grandpa.

DOROTHY ELLEN TIESSEN NEE (BEHAN) February 28, 1939 - September 23, 2017 On Saturday, September 23rd, 2017, Dorothy Tiessen passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years, at Maplewood House in Abbotsford.

Dorothy was born in Powell River, daughter of Patrick and Marion Behan and had 11 siblings. She is survived by her children, Earl, Sidney and Dallas (Jillian) and 5 grandchildren, Steven, Anthony, Haley, Willow and Evan. Predeceased by her husband Willard and son Dean.

Dorothy was fortunate to be in the same care home as Sid in her final years.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday, October 9th from 2pm-3pm at Maplewood House, 1919 Jackson Street, in Abbotsford. No flowers please.

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Employment Opportunity Health Director For Tla’amin Nation Health Director Tla’amin Nation is responsible for the operation of a modern and progressive health-service facility and a child development centre. The Nation is seeking a qualified Health Director (HD) to lead the organization through an exciting period of growth, building on an exemplary track record.

We are seeking a high energy, skilled HD to lead us through our second seven-year Community Health Plan with its accreditation status and unionized employees.

Primary responsibilities: The Health Director is responsible for day-to-day management of the community’s health and child development services, providing sound leadership in the area of program development; strategic planning; operating and capital budgeting; staff development; and community and media relations. Government and funding experience is an asset.

Qualifications: A minimum of five years of experience in progressive health-care management plus a degree in health-care administration or business administration is preferred. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that has positioned you for this role will also be considered. Experience with unionization and accreditation processes, a strong background and knowledge of fiscal management, and the ability to manage key government and funder relationships are assets.

To apply: Applications with a cover letter and resume/CV will be received until October 13, 2017, and may be emailed to hr@tn-bc.ca with the subject of Health Director. This is a full-time position with an attractive compensation package.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

2145 Wanted

6070 Real Estate Wanted

LAND WANTED to purchase, south or north of Powell River, not in city limits, half-acre or more would b e n i c e . C a l l M o r l e y, 1.604.741.1586.

What Harry needs this week

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

Need immediately Oceanview Townhouse

3005 Childcare Available

Newer private oceanview home

BUSY BEES preschool has space available. Call Laura Ouelette 604.485.0119.

604.483.8333

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.

6030 Houses for Sale 20 08 SEMI-DETACHED 2-bdr m, 2-bath rancher, wheelchair accessible, double garage with lots of storage. 4919A Parsons Court, 604.344.0102.

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

604.485.2741 4545 Marine Avenue

9135 Motorcycles 2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc. Must sell, reduced to $12,000. 1.250.545.9944.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927

POWELL RIVER

3560 Pets

6920 Office/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.

Harry Zroback

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $650 - $950/mth

PR APARTMENTS 604.485.2038

6915 Mobiles/Pads PAD RENTAL, Lang Bay Trailer Park, $320/mth, includes water and sewage, and has its own meter. Call Max, 604.578.8880.

9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes YAMAHA 350 Bruin, good condition, asking $4,000 OBO. 604.485.9160.

9135 Motorcycles 1997 HONDA Shadow Ace, 11 0 0 c c , 3 4 , 0 0 0 k m s , $2,500. 604.483.2164.

2 0 01 H O N DA S h a d o w, 750cc, 11,500 km, $3,500, recent carburetor job and plugs, good condition. Call John, 604.485.3077.

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

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.

TOYOTA COROLLA 2007, elderly lady driven, 128,500 kms, like new, $6,500, open to offers. Call anytime 604.485.7762.

9150 Sports & Imports 2002 Nissan Altima. $6750 only 61900 kms, econ./reliable.

604-414-8146 bud_1955@live.ca

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

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1205 Career Opportunities

1205 Career Opportunities Tla’amin Health Community Health Nurse (0.6FTE) Tla’amin Health has an immediate opening for a Community Health Nurse. The position is 0.6FTE, or three days per week. The Community Health Nurse provides overall supervision and direction to the Home and Community Care program in such a way as to meet the changing home and health needs of Tla’amin Nation and its community while working under the supervision of the Health Director of the Tla’amin Health Centre.

Job title: Community Health Nurse Work site: Tla’amin Health Clinic Start date: Immediate opening Salary: $44/hr according to the BCGEU grid Hours: 08:30-16:30 (seven-hour work day), three days per week Qualifications and experience: 1. Current practicing registration with College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) 2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing 3. Two years of recent, related clinical nursing experience 4. Valid BC Driver’s Licence Knowledge, skills and abilities: 1. Demonstrated knowledge and skills within community health nursing theory and practice 2.Demonstrated knowledge of the CRNBC standards of practice and guidelines for clinical practitioners 3. Knowledge of the Community Health Nurse of Canada (CNHC) competencies and standards 4.Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness challenges and issues 5. Knowledge of acute, chronic disease, palliative and health management and self-management support 6. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a vast network of clientele, coworkers and other professional health-care staff The successful applicant will be required to work in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement as well as the policies and benefits therein, in addition to all relevant Tla’amin Health policies and procedures. The successful applicant will be in good physical health. This position is open to male and female applicants and requires union membership.

Send a cover letter and CV/resumé along with related certificates and driver’s abstract with the subject of Community Health Nurse, by email by October 13, 2017 to: hr@tn-bc.ca Attention: Jessie Peters Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview.

Tla’amin Health Public Health Nurse (0.6 FTE) Tla’amin Health has an immediate opening for a Public Health Nurse. The position is 0.6 FTE, or three days per week. The Public Health Nurse is a key member of the healthcare team primarily responsible for promoting and protecting the optimal health, well-being and safety for families during all stages of life through universal-targeted programming.

Job title: Public Health Nurse Work site: Tla’amin Health Clinic Start date: Immediate opening Salary: $40/hr according to the BCGEU grid Hours: 08:30-16:30 (seven-hour work day), three days per week Qualifications and experience: 1. Current practicing registration with College of Registered Nurses of BC (CRNBC) 2. Bachelor’s degree in nursing 3. Completion of specialty nursing certificate/certified practice (CRNBC) 4. Two years of recent, related public health nursing experience 5. Valid BC Driver’s Licence Knowledge, skills and abilities: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of public health nursing theory and procedures 2. Knowledge of community development and health promotion principles and practises 3. Knowledge of informed nursing practice related to normal growth and development 4. Knowledge of Indigenous health and wellness challenges and issues 5. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a vast network of clientele, coworkers and other professional health-care staff The successful applicant will be required to work in accordance with the BCGEU Collective Agreement as well as the policies and benefits therein, in addition to all relevant Tla’amin Health policies and procedures. The successful applicant will be in good physical health. This position is open to male and female applicants and requires union membership.

Send a cover letter and CV/resumé along with related certificates and driver’s abstract with the subject of Public Health Nurse, by email by October 13, 2017 to: hr@tn-bc.ca Attention: Jessie Peters Only short listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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5520 Legal/Public Notices

Notice of Public Hearing The Council of the City of Powell River hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing, October 19, 2017, at 6:30 pm, in Council Chambers of City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC, to consider proposed Bylaw 2491, 2017.

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2491, 2017 is to amend Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by re zoning the subject property located on Manson Avenue as shown outlined in bold on the map below from “Low Density Multiple Family Residential (RM2)” to “Comprehensive Development Manson Narrow Lot (CD3)”.

The purpose of this bylaw amendment is to rezone the parcel to facilitate a six-lot subdivision.

All persons who believe their interest is affected by the proposed Bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the Bylaws, copies of which may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC, during regular office hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from October 4, 2017, up to and including October 19, 2017, prior to the Public Hearing.

Chris Jackson Corporate Officer

8325 Sand & Gravel

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007 SAND AND GRAVEL PRODUCTS TOPSOIL • QUARRY ROCK SLINGER TRUCK • GRAVEL TRUCK EXCAVATIONS • LAND CLEARING • Quarry

Rock • Sand • Gravel • Garden • Dump & Slinger Truck • Excavators Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Open Saturdays 9 am-4 pm

604.485.2234 TandRContracting.ca

9160 Trucks & Vans 1991 FORD Aerostar van, lots of new parts, new tires, brake pads and discs, new wiring harness and new four prong spark plugs, runs well, for parts. $900 250.702.3740.

2004 CHEVY 2500 HD, 128,000 kms, comes with 8’ Sportsman camper in excellent condition. 604.489.1811.

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.

Oct 5 – 22 | 2017

SECHELT

ARTS FEST IVAL

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 two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400.

604.485.5297.

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, $4500. 604.487.4355.

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

17 events over 17 days at various Sechelt venues Canadian Heritage

Patrimoine canadien

secheltartsfestival.com

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

2007 25’ fifth wheel model, Topaz F254SS. Stored inside, well kept, $13,500.

604.483.9958.

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

SOLD

C R I T I C A L LY I N J U R E D I N A N ACC I D E N T ?

YO U H AV E Q U E ST I O N S .

W E H AV E A N SW E R S .

2085 Garage Sales

Garage Sales

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Wine juice available for order

Ord fres er your rang h freee tu toda rkey y

Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVENUE • 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM –6 PM PRICES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 4 TO 10

FR SH CC OO UU NN TT RR Y YF R EE SH

A LWAY S F R E S H

Butter

Carrots

Salted or Unsalted, 1 LB ISLAND FARMS COUNTRY CREAM

5 lb bag

2

$ 98 Broccoli Crowns

Celery

98 1 ¢ $

/lb 2.16/kg

Pineapple

98

/lb 2.16/kg

FREYBE

1

Beer Sausage

48 $ 98 each

3

$ 98

Cauliflower

1

$ 48 100 g

2

3

Sourdough Bread $

1

530 g

98

Dinner Buns White or Whole Wheat Pkg of 12

1

$ 98

Pumpkin Pie Assorted, 680 g

GREEN GIANT

rry Sauce Frozen Vegetables anybe CrJell or Whole , 384 ml Assorted , 750 g

Product of British Columbia

Fresh Pork Shoulder Steak

$ 98 Fresh Chicken Thighs

3 68 3

$

88 /lb 8.55/kg

$

/lb 8.11/kg

98

UNCLE BEN’S

f n Such Stuf Assorted , 120 g

1 3 1

$ 48 $ 68 $ 68

TENDERFLAKE

9” Pie Shells 350 g

3

$ 98

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*Excludes tobacco purchases. Customer must present coupon at time of purchase. Expires October 10, 2017.

5

$ 98

3

540 ml

COMPLIMENTS

/lb 22.00/kg

1

Pumpkin Pie $ Filling

/lb 8.11/kg

100 g

$ 98

E.D. SMITH

Butt or Shank Portion

9

100 g

GROCERY

$ 68

New York Striploin Grilling Steak

2

100 g

$ 48

Raisin Bread 530 g

P E R S O N A L S E RV I C E

Lawrence Bone-In Ham

2

28

Hungarian Salami

F R E S H D A I LY

/lb 4.37/kg

$ 48

Montreal-Style Corned $ Beef

1

$ 48

Black Forest Ham

Yams and Sweet Potatoes

¢

Assorted, 1.65 L

WHOLESOME FOOD

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Gala Apples

Ice Cream

If it doesn’t say Island Farms . . . it isn’t.

4 $ 98 5 $ 48

ISLAND FARMS

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5687 MANSON AVENUE • 604.483.4011

MINUTE MAID

Frozen Punch

Assorted, 295 ml

98

23 $

¢

IMPERIAL

Margarine 907 g tub

3 4$5

$ 98

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