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Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in theMuir, the director HISTORIC LOCALE: A new documentary short film about the Patricia Theatre called A Theatre Near You is the showpiece of an upcoming event celebrating local film.

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Documentary pays tribute to the Patricia Theatre New film reveals history of neighbourhood movie house DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

The Patricia Theatre, one of Powell River’s most cherished and celebrated landmarks, is the sub-

ject of a new documentary short film.

Capturing the historic theatre’s essence is A Theatre Near You, a 22-minute film that receives its world premiere on Sunday, October 15, at the same theatre it is telling the story of.

The film is about the old movie house, past and present, and the mill-town employees it was built for by the Powell River Company

in 1913.

Named after Queen Victoria’s granddaughter Princess Patricia of Connaught, the theatre has never been seen as just a building.

Instead, community residents use words such “she” and “old gal” to describe it.

“It’s kind of that wacky old relative who’s always in your life and tells you weird stories and has some skeletons in her closet,” said

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“The title tells us two things,” said Muir. “It’s a film about a local theatre and the idea of a local theatre, which is something that has been disappearing.”

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ately be given to a person and, on the corner of Ash and Marine avenues, “she” has lived and breathed vaudeville, silent movies, the talkies, live theatre and concerts.

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Filmmakers honour community 1« PATRICIA “My first movie was the Towering Inferno; my parents took me because they couldn’t find a babysitter” said Medina. “I was only about four or five and I just remember them getting me to lie down and saying, ‘Don’t watch the movie.’”

The Patricia is a bit shabby and needs some freshening up, according to its steward and co-owner Ann Nelson, but still has life in its old bones and some stories left to tell.

The words “near you” in the documentary film’s title suggest how closely attached Powell River feels to the theatre, according to Muir.

“The story is motivated by a desire for people to think about the importance of heritage in Canada,” he said.

The Patricia is over a century old and, as locals have been told over and over, is the longest running theatre in BC.

A lot of story is packed into the short film, but the filmmakers have succeeded in documenting more than a town’s affection for the Patricia, and more than a history.

In the first scene of archival footage, a narrator sits in a plush living room chair and says, “In a way, the story is brand new. In another way, nobody can remember its beginnings. It stretches over a long time and across a vast sweep of country and it involves a lot of people.”

Filmmakers spent a year making A Theatre Near You and Nelson and her son Brian are featured prominently. Muir said they worked hard to make the film something that would faithfully represent the Patricia and the community in an accurate and honest way, and also tell the story of Ann and Brian’s work to preserve it over the last 15 years.

How long the Nelsons’

management will last was a question raised before City of Powell River’s committee of the whole on October 3.

Nelson told the community she is not done yet, but that perhaps it is time to give the community and city a nudge toward a succession plan.

For now, she is still in

erence points as a society,” said Muir.

When Muir and cinematographer Greg Bartels first came to Powell River in September 2016 to meet Nelson, she said they had a notion it was going to be a little documentary about a little town and its little

The story is motivated by a desire for people to think about the importance of heritage in Canada.

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her place taking tickets on most nights, furthering the reputation of the theatre through vehicles such as the new documentary, and keeping its allure fresh and relevant.

“As Ann says in the film, if we lose contact with our heritage then we lose ref-

theatre.

“We had an intuition that there was a deeper story,” said Muir. “There would have to be because it’s still there, and a lot of old movie theatres are gone. Why it is still there was interesting to us.”

The film turned out to be

the story of the town, not only its history as a mill town but also its remarkable sense of community.

“Powell River Company was huge in Canadian politics because it was huge in the Canadian economy,” says Nelson. “The film is not just the celebration of the love affair between a community and its theatre.”

Muir said community is much stronger in Powell River than in other places around the province and Canada. That was a big part of the story, as was why the theatre survived more than a century, he added.

W hile the premiere screening of the new documentary is the highlight of the October 15 event, there is more to the program.

According to Nelson, the filmmakers and sponsor Telus wanted it to be part of a larger entertainment package.

Nelson said there will be live music during the pre-

show, as well as intermission and presentations by filmmaker Tai Uhlmann, Powell River Digital Film School instructor Tony Papa, Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul and former mayor Stewart Alsgard.

The event will also feature Uhlmann’s award-winning film For the Love of Dolly, which has never screened in Powell River, Medina’s Car ving R econciliation, Papa’s 1000 Voices, 1 Peoples and three Powell River Digital Film School student shorts.

Ulhmann said she still feels enchanted by the old Hollywood splendour of the Patricia Theatre, including its murals, velvet seats and lights.

“It makes this small-town feel more expansive and full of opportunity,” said Uhlmann. “The door is always open.The theatre itself tells a story, and A Theatre Near You tells some of that story.”

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Council considers inking recycling deal

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Recycle BC addresses staff concerns related to 2014 offer CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

CURBSIDE PICKUP: City of Powell River residents can expect to see more of the city’s new split-bin garbage and recycling trucks in the coming weeks, according to superintendent of public works Murray Steer. The trucks are central to a planned increase in curbside pickup. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

hold per year. In its current program, the city collects between 40 and 50 kilograms per household per year, said Birtig.

Residents used to separate materials for pickup by the item, but in 2014 the city moved to a mixed-materials

We need to improve our education in getting people to put their stuff out at the curb CAROLEANN LEISHMAN city of powell river councillor

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approach to be inline with other MMBC communities.

Birtig said a recent recycling-stream audit showed the city has contamination levels below three per cent, Recycle BC’s acceptable contamination rate.

Recent talks with Recycle BC have shown the organization to be more flexible

ence with the organization has been “very successful.”

Birtig said city staff expects participation in curbside collection to increase once the city introduces its new bin system, removes garbage tags and residents have to pay for waste collection as part of their city taxes.

“We feel that everyone will get involved,” he added, “and we’ll see those numbers go up.”

Birtig said he is preparing to go into a meeting with chief financial officer Kathleen Day to discuss the financial implications of the deal on the city’s budget.

He said he favoured using the revenue to improve the city’s collection of food and yard waste.

Meanwhile, the city has taken possession of two new garbage and recycling trucks and expects to bring them into service with the city’s organics pilot project starting October 16.

School district receives funds A trades apprenticeship dual-credit program offered by School District 47 has received $20,000 in funding from the Industr y Training Authority Youth Work in Trades Program.

Students in grades 10, 11 and 12 are connected with local employers to gain practical experience, credit toward their high school diploma and workbased training for trades apprenticeships while earning a paycheque. The program prepares students for the workforce with hands-on learning, practical skill development and certification.

According to BC Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills and Training, the program is important to address increasing demand for skilled and educated tradespeople.

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new deal, Recycle BC will provide about $180,000 in revenue to the city. Also, the city will no longer be responsible for paying for transfer and disposal of recycling it picks up.

Original agreement terms called for the city to meet minimum collection targets of 135 kilograms per house-

and indicate that it will allow the city to include its institutional recycling and reduce required annual per household recycling collection from 135 kg to between 80 or 90 kg, said Birtig.

Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman, who represents the city on Powell River Regional District’s Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Plan advisory committee, said the lower amounts of pickup are not because the recycling not available, but due to a local culture of residents transporting their own garbage and recycling to the waste-transfer station.

“I don’t think we’ll have any problem meeting any targets,” said Leishman.

“We need to improve our education in getting people to put their stuff out at the curb.”

Leishman added she is not aware of Recycle BC issuing fines and that Powell River Regional District’s experi-

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Powell River’s garbage and recycling pickup currently costs just under $190,000 per year to operate, with another approximately $60,000 going toward tipping fees and transportation costs.

According to terms of the

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City of Powell River is taking another look at participating in a provincial packaging and paper residential-recycling program that will bring in revenue for the municipality.

City director of infrastructure Tor Birtig appeared before the city’s committee of the whole meeting on October 3 to present a report on the offer for the city to join Recycle BC, formerly known as Multi-Material BC (MMBC).

“We had this offer in 2014 and there were some concerns with the agreement,” said Birtig.

Birtig said staff was worried about the city facing fines for not meeting minimum per household recycling targets and due to recycling stream contamination from glass, Styrofoam and plastic bags.

He added that if the city had joined, city trucks would have been prohibited from collecting institutional recycling at city-owned buildings such as city hall, fire halls, Powell River Public Library and Powell River Recreation Complex.

City chief administrative officer Mac Fraser told the committee his staff did the right thing for the city by not joining.

“Three years ago, this was not a good deal,” said Fraser.

In 2014, Fraser said municipalities were facing “high-pressure tactics,” from MMBC, but since then the organization has reduced its approach.

Flags flew at half-mast at City of Powell River city hall on October 6 as a memorial for former Powell River firefighter and fire chief Torger Johnson.

Johnson, who died September 30, served as a professional firefighter for 34 years between 1948 to 1982. He was regarded by his colleagues as “a working man’s boss,” and “as a good firefighter and good chief,” according to a city media release.

Current fire chief Terry Peters stated that he considered Johnson to be a trailblazer in the early development of Powell River Fire Rescue.

Johnson was a charter member of International Association of Fire Fighters Local 1298 when the union local was certified in 1958.

He received his first promotion in 1969 and served as fire chief from 1973 until his retirement.

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Texada Island trees net $19.4 million in sale Monticola Forestry continues management of more than 6,000 acres of woodlands CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Management for more than 6,000 acres of private forest land on Texada Island involved in a recent $19.4-million land deal will not change due to the sale.

Texada Island Forest Reserve owned the land near Gillies Bay for several decades and hired Monticola Forestry in 1990 to manage and implement a longterm, forest-management plan for the property, said Monticola coowner Maureen Muenter.

“We can say that the management of the property will continue in the fashion it has in the past,” said Muenter. “I don’t think anyone will notice any difference.”

Kootenay-based Selkirk Mountain Forest purchased the 6,327 acres, just under one per cent of Texada’s

total land mass, for $19,379,000 on September 15.

The land is broken up over seven parcels, but one of the largest surrounds Gillies Bay and is located directly adjacent to Texada Island Airport. It includes three-quarters of private Cranby Lake and other smaller parcels to the north, east and south of the town.

The land also includes five fully serviced, vacant building lots in Gillies Bay and property where the Ravenous Raven Lodge and Restaurant is located.

Powell River Regional District Electoral Area D director Sandy McCormick said she felt the purchase was “good news” for the island, particularly if Selkirk Mountain Forest is willing to follow the same forestry practices as the previous owner.

“Texada Island Forest Reserve set a high standard for logging practices on Texada in stewarding the land for the long term,” said McCormick.

Muenter confirmed that Selkirk will have a similar approach to managing its newly acquired trees.

She added that while signs on the road will change to reflect new

LAND BASE: A real estate deal completed last month involved almost one per cent of Texada Island’s total land base. CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC

ownership, the community can expect the impacts of forestry management and the company’s interactions with islanders “to continue

tive harvesting and thinning to improve the quality and mix of trees in the forest, about 60 per cent of which is coastal Douglas fir.

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

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At 9 pm, police received a report of an assault on the street. Two adult females walking in the area had items thrown at them from a vehicle driving by. The same vehicle drove past a second time and someone inside threw another object at the women. One female was hit in the stomach by a paper cup with pop in it.

No injuries were reported. The suspect vehicle is described as a light colour, older model, two-door car with two young males inside.

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At 8:35 am, police received a report of mischief to a parked vehicle. Two tires on the vehicle were slashed during the night.

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At 1 pm, police received a report of a break and enter to a residence. The homeowner had just returned home and found that the incident had occurred during the night. Items stolen included a television. Police examined the scene and seized items for further investigation.

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OCTOBER 3 TO 10, 2017 TOTAL SERVICE CALLS: 105 IMPAIRED DRIVING: 0 ASSAULTS: 5

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Incinerator site closure highlights draft plan Regional district targets 65 per cent decrease in landfill waste by 2027

LOOKING AHEAD: Powell River resident Joseph McLean and his boys Kevin, three, and Ryan, six, were one of many families in attendance at the recent solid waste management draft plan presentation at Powell River Recreation Complex.

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six, and Kevin, three, said he is glad to see the regional district moving forward with the cleanup of the Marine Avenue old incinerator site.

The cleanup of the site and construction of a resourcerecovery centre, a one-stop location expected to open in 2021 for a planned expanded recycling program, is the first recommendation included in the plan.

“This seems to be turning a liability into an asset. For a long time we’ve had this issue with the old wastetransfer site being not in compliance and being in need of remediation,” said McLean. “There’s not too many scenarios around the world where you go into a dirty site to clean it up and it results in something that’s better than status quo.”

The regional district has hired TetraTech consultant Michel LeFebvre to assist with the Marine Avenue site closure and will lead a detailed design group for the planned resource-recovery centre.

The current vision for the centre is to include enclosed waste transfer bays for the city’s curbside collection and space for electoral area residents to bring their recyclables and residual garbage.

After the session, mayor Dave Formosa said he welcomes the development that will bring the region closer to the same waste-management standards employed in other districts.

“It’s been a long time coming,” said Formosa. “So far I’m more than satisfied with where we’re going.”

Formosa added the city

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Riki Lynn Johnson (born 1983) was handed a one-year driving prohibition, fined $500 and levied a $75 victim surcharge for driving while prohibited/licence suspended.

Theft under $5,000

Denise Edith May (born 1986) was handed a suspended sentence with six months of probation and a $100 victim surcharge for breach of undertaking and one count of theft under $5,000.

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Nicole Kristin Reedel (born 1987) was sentenced to one day in jail with one month of probation and a $100 victim surcharge for one count of theft under $5,000.

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City of Powell River residents had an opportunity to learn more about how garbage and recycling will be dealt with over the next decade during a recent presentation at Powell River Recreation Complex.

Powell River Regional District held its city information session on October 4. Regional district manager of community services Mike Wall welcomed approximately 60 people attending the event.

For the past year a regional solid waste plan advisory committee has been meeting with environmental consultant Maura Walker to develop the plan.

“Now we’re at one of the last phases in the process, which is reaching out to the community to explain the draft plan,” said Wall.

Regional district staff have been collecting the public’s thoughts at the various information sessions they have been hosting since September 20.

Westview resident Joseph McLean, who attended the session with his boys Ryan,

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Wall said he expects the regional district board will

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will be moving forward with developing plans for closing the airport landfill and Squatter’s Creek dumpsite, both recommendations in the draft plan.

The solid waste plan details a reduction in Powell River’s overall garbage being landfilled over the next 10 years. According to the plan, Powell River residents dispose of 458 kilograms of garbage per person each year. The regional district is aiming to drop that down to 320 kilograms by 2022 and 300 kilograms by 2027.

One key way it plans to achieve that is by removing food and yard waste, about half of what is being thrown into the garbage now, from being landfilled.

C ity councillor Rob Southcott attended the meeting and said he thought removing the organics is key. He said he felt the plan, though only for the next 10 years, sets the region on the right path for the long term.

“We have to do what we’re doing or we will end up paying tomorrow for our mistakes today,” said Southcott, “just like we’re paying for cleaning up the old incinerator site, something we didn’t do before.”

Formosa said he was glad the regional district was able to get a $6-million federal grant to help offset some of the costs for the closure and building the recovery centre.

“I don’t see it being overly costly to the residents,” said

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OPINION »

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Safe driving Lowering the speed limit along Willingdon Avenue to slow down ferry traffic avoiding the stoplight at Wharf Street and Marine Avenue is a smart start to addressing Powell River’s problem with driving safety.

But there are deeper issues at hand here and they can be broken down into two, often overlapping categories: more drivers and aggressive drivers.

As Powell River has grown, so has the number of vehicles. Try turning left onto Joyce Avenue from Courtenay or Burnaby streets and you will quickly realize how much more traffic has taken to the roads over the years.

City of Powell River’s planning department would be wise to undertake a comprehensive study of traffic patterns and make necessary adjustments to address the volume of vehicles on streets and intersections that were designed for the days where you could drive to town and see only a handful of cars.

Besides the changing trafCompared to Vancouver or fic patterns, Victoria, traffic in Powell there remains River is unbelievably tame. the age-old problem of But that doesn’t stop some aggressive drivers from being in a mad and reckless rush. Why not leave the drivers.

Cutting house five minutes earlier? d o w n Willingdon to avoid the other ferry traffic is one thing, but tailgating, speeding and driving aggressively is another. How many times in the past couple of years have you almost been mowed down at a crosswalk?

This isn’t a city where it takes 45 minutes to drive somewhere (unless you live in Lund and work at Saltery Bay). Most daily commutes are mere minutes long, so being consumed by road rage because it takes five minutes instead of three to arrive at whatever destination you are rushing to is just ridiculous.

Compared to Vancouver or Victoria, traffic in Powell River is unbelievably tame. But that doesn’t stop some drivers from being in a mad rush. Why not leave the house five minutes earlier?

Kudos to city officials for taking the concerns of residents seriously, addressing the fact that traffic has increased and looking at how to improve driving patterns.

Making Willingdon a 30-kilometre zone is a positive move. A one-way street toward the ferry would be even better if a bottleneck of ferry traffic could somehow be avoided. Increasing Powell River RCMP enforcement of aggressive driving and speeding is another, urgent necessity.

Most importantly, next time you are in a rush, ask yourself if is it worth someone getting killed to make that already quick commute just a little bit quicker?

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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LETTERS » Humans the killers In response to the letter from [Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society founder] Merrilee Prior [“Letters: Cats cause trouble,” September 13], one does not need scientific revue to conclude what is fact.

Prior pontificates on the threat to birds by feral and domestic cats. Well, it is a fact that birds kill other birds. Racoons steal birds’ eggs. The Dodo did not become extinct because of cats.

The greatest threat to all wildlife and domestic animals is the human animal, a greedy species that steals, pollutes and poisons habitats, kills and tortures every other species and turns on its own, which it slaughters by the millions.

If Prior wishes to jump on the bandwagon, check out factory farming and its abject misery of dairy cows, chickens crowded in small cages and pigs in tight pens unable to even turn around. Most of these creatures never even see the light of day.

In Canada, there is still the

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baby seal hunt. There was once a bounty on wolves.

Australians shoot dingos and kangaroos. They almost exterminated millions of rabbits and wiped out the rabbit population with the introduction of myxomatosis.

Yes, the human animal has a great deal to answer for. If not for cats and dogs, most of us would not be here. They kept rats carrying plagues under control.

Dogs have aided humans for millions of years, as hunters of food and defenders against threat.

Self-righteous excuses do not mitigate the facts.

Sylvia Philbrook Chilliwack, BC

Inspiring effort From the territory of the Haudenosaunee/People of the Longhouse, Southwestern Ontario, I enjoyed the story of the reconciliation canoe being carved in Powell River [“Reconciliation canoe carving begins,” September 27].

The article finished short of telling us the length of the cedar pole, though. I look forward to an update in about six weeks as the piece said it will take approximately that much time to complete it.

Thank you for an inspiring article about community efforts toward reconciliation on your side of Turtle Island.

Patsy Day Turtle Clan, Oneida Nation

Townsite giveaway Chris Bolster’s front page article in last Wednesday’s Peak [“Community group requests input on Townsite’s former golf course,” October 4] mentioned that PRSC Limited Partnership, a corporation co-owned by by the city and Tla’amin Nation, is currently trying to sell the former golf course lands (approximately 80 acres) at an asking price of $25,000 per acre. $25,000 an acre? It sounds more like they’re giving it away.

Richard Wright 6900 Egmont Street

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Media may be harmful to health teacher who starts dabbling in crystal meth production and then gets deeper and deeper into the murderous methamphetamine business. He is one of the only television heros who is also a psychopathic killer.

But it is not only in television dramas where psychopaths have become fashionable. Quizzes on the internet tell people how many essential characteristics of psychopathology they have, and people boast about how many they can identify.

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show is all about varying degrees of ruthlessness and we are clearly supposed to admire its star, Kevin Spacey,

Boasting about your inability to empathize with fellow human beings is a form of madness itself. ability to empathize with fellow human beings is a form of madness itself. Do people really think immersing ourselves in this kind of culture has no consequences?

We know from dozens of studies that watching violence affects children who may become less sensitive

as a masterful practitioner of the Machiavellian arts.

House of Cards is not the only television series people binge on. Breaking Bad is another popular series praised for its high production values, writing and atmospheric tone. Its “hero” is a high school chemistry

to the pain and suffering of others and may be more fearful of the world around them. Do we adults think we are immune?

Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh dealt with this issue while focusing on the notion that we consume this stuff and said, “What we consume every day may be highly toxic.”

We would not consume toxic food if we had the choice, yet we consume toxic television on a daily basis.

If we are serious about our health we pay attention to what we eat.

Hanh suggests we need to do this with the media we consume. Does it feed anxiety and despair or promote kindness and compassion?

He also poses a profound question for our society: “Is it right to allow people to get rich producing products that are toxic? They cannot in the name of freedom poison us with their products, films, magazines, books and computer games.”

Murray Dobbin is a Powell River freelance writer and social commentator.

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PEAK WEBSITE USER JIM PARSONS I had two conversations with a Brookfield Renewable Power employee last winter regarding the lake height for the next year. His information was that the lake would drop to “historic low levels” in order to accomplish the necessary maintenance on the dam gates. So for Brookfield to now claim the drought-like summer is to blame... I would also like to point out that the Kokanee will soon be spawning on the gravel beaches of Powell Lake. Those beaches are now high and dry, for the most part. Kokanee will have a hard time spawning in the muddy Alder bottom, which is now present along the shoreline. Will Brookfield be held accountable for this?

PEAK WEBSITE USER DAVE HURRIE This area’s waterfront has been industrial for 100 years or more. It’s part of the reason Powell River is here.

The piece of land is a vacant mess right now. With Powell River’s need for industry and jobs, I say bring it on.

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Every month features an article somewhere in a North American journal about the “epidemic” of anxiety.

Some of this we bring on ourselves, or at least feed the anxiety when we do not have to. We binge on Trump and hurricanes and the horror of the Las Vegas massacre, and every news cast has at least one report about wars in the Middle East.

But beyond the exposure to actual violence in the world, we also watch some of the most violent and dehumanizing television ever produced. A couple of series come to mind, including House of Cards, which never allows any positive sentiment to prevail, or even appear, except as a reflection of weakness and naiveté. The

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Tourism numbers rise despite smoke Threat of fire pushes visitors to Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River hosted a record numbers of visitors between June and August, due in part to wildfires in BC’s interior. The threat of smokey skies pushed visitors to the Sunshine Coast and Vancouver Island this summer and deterred others from coming, according

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Upcoming events at the library Invent a Monster workshop for kids Pro-D Friday, October 20, from 10:30 am-12:30 pm Cardboard monster creation lab First Credit Community Room in the library Kids under eight need an adult Tla’amin Language: Symbols and Sounds Elder Betty Wilson explains the pronunciation of the written Tla’amin language Saturday, November 4, 2-3:30 pm First Credit Community Room in the library Storytime Stories, songs and rhymes Thursdays and Saturdays from 10:30-11 am Anne Woznow Children’s Reading Room in the library Rock and Read Book Club for Teens Read: This is Where the World Ends by Amy Zhang Then create the perfect playlist Thursday, October 26, 3-5 pm POWELL R IVER PUBLIC LIBR ARY Register by contacting cole@prpl.ca

BLANKET EFFECT: Although smoke from forest fires burning in the interior of BC blanketed the coast in August, visitor statistics indicate that Powell River hosted a record number of visitors this summer. DEBBIE MUELLER PHOTO

While Tourism Powell River does not know the exact numbers of visitors to the region, Ellis estimated that 10 per cent of visitors

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She added that reviews on travel website TripAdvisor have helped direct information seekers to the centre.

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riodic smoke on the coast, tour operators and accommodators have been reporting record numbers of customers for the summer.

“There are numerous stories coming from visitors who planned to go to the interior, but changed their vacation plans due to the fires,” said Kamon. Determining exact figures for the number of visitors is difficult, he added.

According to Kamon, international news coverage of the province’s wildfires may have played a role in keeping would-be visitors away. He said the attention made the fires sound far more wide ranging than they actually were.

The provincial government released Statistics Canada’s international-visitor-data report for July on October 4, which indicated a 0.2 per cent dip for BC’s tourism sector compared with July 2016, but an overall three per cent, year-to-date increase in international visitors.

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to data collected by local and provincial tourism offices.

Powell River Visitor Centre manager Tracey Ellis recently presented a report on summer visits to the Tourism Powell River board.

“We did see an increase, in part because of the fires,” said Ellis after the meeting.

“A lot of our visitors were trying to get away from the smoke and the coast was clear.”

According to Ellis’ report, statistics for visitors to Powell River Visitor Information Centre between June and August indicated a 30 per cent increase in June with 1,102 visitors compared to 848 in June 2016.

Visits in July were up 8.8 per cent with 2,068 visitors compared with 1,901 in July 2016. August saw a 15.7 per cent increase with 2,408 visitors compared to 2,081 during the same month last year.

Sunshine Coast Tourism executive director Paul Kamon said even with pe-

City of Powell River will be looking at lowering the speed limit on Willingdon Avenue in front of Westview ferry terminal.

Willingdon Avenue resident Hanneke Welp appeared before council’s October 3 committee of the whole meeting to ask for the city’s assistance with excessive speeding on the stretch of road in front of her house between Wharf and Courtenay streets.

“I’m actually amazed there has not been any fatalities,” said Welp.

Mayor Dave Formosa said councillors meet regularly with Powell River RCMP and that they will ask police to increase enforcement, especially during times when the ferry is unloading.

Welp told the committee she regu-

SLOW ZONE: Willingdon Avenue resident Hanneke Welp is requesting that City of Powell River takes action to slow down drivers trying to avoid Marine Avenue traffic lights at Wharf Street by speeding past her house. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

larly sees excessive speeding in front of her home involving drivers coming off the ferry and attempting to avoid the long red light at Wharf Street and Marine Avenue.

“We’re talking about a little stretch of road where people are speeding way beyond 50 kilometres per hour,” she said.

Formosa said the road may be a suitable place for the city to set up its digital traffic sign advising drivers on their

speed as they go by.

“That will help a lot,” said Formosa.

“There are some things we can do in that area.”

Willingdon Avenue is within the city’s jurisdiction for speed limits, so the committee will recommend to council that city infrastructure staff look at lowering the speed limit on the stretch of road in question to 30 kilometres per hour.

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Roadwork eases access to Knuckleheads Volunteer group continue to open up backcountry playground for outdoor enthusiasts DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

An increasingly popular area of Powell River’s backcountry is becoming easier to access due to roadwork done by Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Association and other wilderness community volunteers. As a result, more backcountry enthusiasts have the opportunity to discover the emerging winter playground.

For locals who live for playing in the cold, the Knuckleheads is a unique area, according to association board director John Rapp.

“The majority of our ski terrain is between 4,000 and 5,000 feet and there’s a really nice variety at the Knuckleheads because there’s every aspect and every slope angle

you could ever want, including open terrain and tree terrain,” said Rapp.

Work being done off of E Branch, a main logging road south of Powell River, has been essential for creating easier access to the area.

“You have good accessibility now with the road we’ve been working on,” said Rapp. “It’s going to be improving more and it’s close to town; it’s only an hour drive.”

Last winter, a Boler trailer was airlifted to a ridge right beside the Knuckleheads.

“The trailer is a temporary facility while we work on getting the permanent cabin built, funded by Powell River Community Forest, which is now scheduled for construction summer of 2018,” said former Knuckleheads association board director Wayne Brewer, who is also a member of Powell River Regional District Parks and Greenspace Implementation Advisory Committee.

With the most recent roadwork completed, association volunteer Allen Parsons and his crew have reduced the remaining dis-

tance to the trailer to within a few kilometres.

Opening up the area for recreation falls under the strategy outlined in the regional district’s 2016 Regional Trails Plan.

In identifying the potential for the Knuckleheads as a winter recreation destination, the report made several recommendations, including improvements to signage for heavy winter use, backcountry travel and avalanche risk. Creating better parking and pullouts with enough space to load and unload motorized vehicles such as ATVs was also called for in the report.

“As for parking, I’ve cleared out areas where you can park and get off the road and we’ll be doing that again very shortly,” said Parsons.

The most contentious recommendation, similar to anywhere in Powell River’s backcountry, is how to gain greater access. The trails report calls for restoring deactivated roads to usable condition, which often means cooperation with the logging industry.

Logging roads are built for cut

WINTER WONDERLAND: A Boler trailer that was airlifted onto Sentinel Ridge last year will serve as a temporary facility until a new cabin is built for the Knuckleheads area in 2018. Road work done by volunteers is attracting more winter enthusiasts every year. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

blocks, but more and more outdoor enthusiasts see the tradeoff as necessary between industry and backcountry tourism.

“It’s a little shortsighted to be deactivating roads that give us such good accessibility,” said Rapp.

Brewer recognizes that some people do not want to see logging expanded to higher elevations.

“Without these logging roads, access would be far more difficult,” said Brewer. “The new road

being built up the north slope of Freda Mountain is an example. It will make Freda accessible for far more people, and even though the road is still under construction, more people have begun using it to explore.”

Work is being done on another road, E 100, that connects to the Sentinel, a high elevation plateau where small groups of volunteers have been working to reopen an old, deactivated logging road.

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Rangers return home from wildfires Volunteers assist military and RCMP in disaster-response operation DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

All seven members of Powell River’s Canadian Ranger Patrol Group have returned from assisting in efforts to battle wildfires in BC’s interior over the summer.

Jeannie Keays, Peter Harvey, Clive Openshaw, Steven Wasp, Terry Munday, Ifti Gehlen and Richard Becker were deployed in July when Canadian Armed Forces responded to the fires with Operation LENTUS, an emergency contingency plan to support disaster assistance efforts that began on July 9.

Rangers were called upon to assist the army and deployed within days. Their

role was to join regular forces and RCMP at observation and reporting points where Rangers made sure people who were authorized to enter an evacuation area came back out again.

Rangers from Powell River were based out of Williams Lake, one of the first and hardest hit regions during the wildfire season.

Keays arrived within days of the military responding with Operation LENTUS. “When I first showed up, Williams Lake was a ghost town,” said Keays. “There was nobody there except for the RCMP, the military and Rangers.”

Harvey, a master corporal, spent much of his two 14day tours along an evacuation route to and from Bella Coola on BC Highway 20, an area sparsely populated with first nations’ villages.

He said at some of the more remote checkpoints where he was posted, some homes were left untouched beside others that had burned to

the ground and left with only chimneys standing.

“What I remember is the image of an untouched house being next to a house that was totally gone,” said Harvey. “What do you call that? The capriciousness of mother nature? Luck?”

For Openshaw, the interior tour was his first call on an actual deployment.

He said he did not go into any wildly or madly exciting areas.

“We did have to be aware of our surroundings,” said Openshaw. “At a few of the positions I was assigned to we were told we might have 10 or 15 minutes to move.”

Openshaw said he was initially assigned 30 kilometers out of cell phone range, without radio contact, at a place called Deadman’s Creek. It was a long way from anywhere, he added.

“Where I was the areas had been cleared out and there were very few people around,” said Openshaw.

“At some of the other posts

PATROL DUTY: Ifti Gehlen [second from left] and Peter Harvey [second from right] were two of seven Canadian Ranger Patrol Group members from Powell River who assisted in disaster response to wildfires in the BC interior this summer. Rangers joined the RCMP and Canadian Armed Forces in some of the hardest hit areas. PETER HARVEY PHOTO

people were bringing us cakes and cookies. Some of the Rangers actually gained weight.”

All the Rangers experienced appreciation from area residents.

According to Harvey, friendly interactions between Rangers and locals

were commonplace.

“We had to be in uniform anytime we were in town and people said, ‘Thanks for doing what you guys are doing,’” said Harvey.

Rangers volunteer their time to assist and, while the wildfires were a huge tragedy, after a month in the in-

terior amid nature’s destruction Keays said she was left with the experience of witnessing the spirit of people.

“I saw all of these people from all over the place coming together and helping each other out,” she said.

“That restored my faith in humanity.”

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Singer bridges communities Fundraising variety show to raise money for school choral program DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

An evening of African culture will be centre stage at Powell River’s Max Cameron T h e at re o n S at u rd ay, October 28. Out of Africa Variety Show is a cultural exchange starring Namibia’s Nelson Nagenda.

Nagenda is from the small southern town of Keetmanshoop, which has about the same population as Powell River.

Audiences that attended the International Choral Kathaumixw concert on his first visit to Powell River in 2014 will remember Nagenda’s appearance and his exquisite voice as a guest soloist with Edmonton’s Kokopelli Choir, one of the featured choirs at the festival.

It was then that Nagenda met Rick Hopper’s family.

“We befriended him,” said Hopper. “We just got along really well, so we invited him to come back that first Christmas because he had nowhere to celebrate a traditional Canadian Christmas

in Edmonton that year.”

Nagenda has since transplanted from Edmonton to Powell River and, while on a visitor’s visa, volunteers his time to youth choirs at Powell River Academy of Music and Brooks Secondary School.

“Nelson uses the medium of music to teach students about cultural diversity,” said School District 47 superintendent Jay Yule.

“Music provides the physical as well as theoretical learning that engages students.”

Nagenda said he is having fun and students are enjoying themselves. Sharing his culture with them is an honour, he added.

At first, Nagenda said students were somewhat intimidated by his unfamiliar African culture. He broke through with the universal language of music and soon had everyone singing and dancing to the songs from his community.

The biggest difference with Namibia that Nagenda has seen in Canada is in education.

“Powell River is definitely very advanced and very accessible to kids here,” said Nagenda, who speaks five languages.

In Namibia, a sparsely populated country on Africa’s southwest coast where agriculture and mineral extraction, including

MUSICAL AMBASSADOR: Namibia’s Nelson Nagenda will lead a program of African song and dance at an upcoming concert.

Nagenda recently arrived in Powell River and has volunteered his time to share his culture and heritage. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

diamond mining, drive the economy, children have a different role in the community than here.

Nagenda said children often do not have the opportunity to go to school until they are teenagers and old enough to make their own decisions.

In Powell River, he said he has felt very welcome.

“The Powell River community has been so tremendously kind, very accepting and so inclusive,” said Nagenda. “I just love the culture here.”

Out of Africa Variety Show is a fundraiser and tick-

ets are available at Taws, Anderson’s Men’s wear and River City Coffee.

“It is for the Out of Africa Choir program that we’ll be delivering to elementary schools in the district,” said Hopper.

The evening program features about 12 acts, includ-

ing music academy director Walter Martella, academy instructor Megan Skidmore and Hopper’s son Jeremy, a musical theatre performer.

Nagenda has also assembled a mass choir of voices from the music academy, the community and Brooks Secondary School.

Open House Invitation

Open House Invitation

Ben and Erin Berukoff would like to invite you to an open house on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 to discuss an application that has been submitted for 3130 Butler Road (Lot 3, District Lot 1499, Group 1, New Westminster Land District, Plan BCP41088) in order to develop one single family suite.

Sandstone Creek Properties Ltd. would like to invite you to an open house on Monday, October 23, 2017 to discuss an application that has been submitted for 10577 Highway 101 (District Lots 1480 and 8024) in order to develop a master planned, mixed use community including public park, commercial, institutional and residential uses.

The open house will be a drop-in event with information on the proposal. The applicant will be on hand to answer questions and receive feedback. There will be no formal presentation.

Open House Details

Date: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm (drop-in) Place: PRRD Maintenance Facility at 2815 McCausland Road For more information, please contact the applicants, Ben and Erin Berukoff at 604.223.0117 Or contact Powell River Regional District Planning Services at 604.485.2260 or planning@powellriverrd.bc.ca

Site Location:

The open house will be a drop-in event with information on the proposal. The applicant will be on hand to answer questions and receive feedback. There will be no formal presentation.

Open House Details Site Location: Date: Monday, October 23, 2017 Time: 5:30-7:30 pm (drop-in) Place: Lang Bay Community Hall 11090 Highway 101, Powell River For more information, please contact the applicant Shane Hawkins at 604.483.1216 Or contact Powell River Regional District Planning Services at 604.485.2260 or planning@powellriverrd.bc.ca

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PEAK PERFORMANCE: Martin Hill’s 1947 Hudson

Yellow taxi draws attention in Lund DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

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Since 1908, when it was first seen on the streets of New York, the distinctive 1947 Hudson yellow cab has multiplied to such numbers that it sometimes seems to be the only car on Broadway or Fifth Avenue.

It was made even more indelible with Joni Mitchell’s hit song called “Big Yellow Taxi” in 1970. Martin Hill’s 1947 Hudson is also big and yellow, but likely not from New York.

Hill lives in Lund and while he seldom comes into Powell River his car is recognizable anywhere.

Why did you buy a 1947 Hudson?

I was looking for something from the early-to-mid ’50s, but nothing very specific. At the time I was driving a 1952 GMC truck, which was very nice, but I wanted a car. I was just looking around. I wasn’t sure what I was looking for until I saw this ad for a ’47 Hudson taxi down in Sechelt and I knew it was what I’d been looking for.

What kind of shape was it in when you bought it?

It was about 90 per cent complete and that’s a good thing, because these projects can take a lot of time and patience, and I’m running out of both, so it was in running condition. It needed some work under the hood and a little interior work, relatively minor stuff, so I was looking to pick it up in pretty good condition. It is a bright yellow cab with the checkered trim. It still has the original meter inside.

If not from New York, where does it come from?

I know it came via Saskatchewan but I had some indication from a guy I was talking to down in the Unites States that it had been in Philadelphia and could well have been a cab there. It was probably retired there and then these guys got it in Saskatchewan and pretty well wrecked it.

What do you use it for?

My own entertainment, mostly. I also use it for fundraising. Everything I take goes to a fund at the local SPCA. I don’t take any money for anything I do, but being in Lund during the summer we get a lot of visitors coming by to enjoy the village and I’m pretty well-known. It’s part of the Lund experience.

Why did you choose a car from 1947?

It’s my kind of era; I was born in ’42. The styling and everything of the late ’40s and ’50s, I just find it very attractive and creative in lots of ways. It’s very comfortable, the back seat is like a couch.

What reaction do you get from people?

There must have been thousands of photographs taken of the car and me throughout the summer because I get stopped all the time for pictures. I kind of complete the experience: I have a taxi driver’s cap and yellow t-shirt that says “taxi” on it. It’s part of the visitors’ experience. It really is a fun vehicle and quite the eye-catcher.

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German player adds to Villa youth Soccer club welcomes unexpected addition of skill to roster DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Powell River Villa newcomer Julius Ulrich compares the level of play in Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) Division 3A as slightly lower than the German league he plays in, which is similar to VISL Division 2, according to the 20-year-old Camber College student.

Ulrich hails from Buer, a small village of about 5,000 people not far from Hanover in northern Germany. He is one of many younger players on Villa’s current roster and someone the club was not aware of until he showed up for training.

“We’re lucky to get players coming into town who we wouldn’t normally have in

our development pipeline, so anytime we get someone unexpected it’s a nice addition,” said Villa head coach Chris McDonough. “He’s a good team guy and brings a good skill set to the team.”

Ulrich is attending Camber College through a connection from his hometown.

“Clas Huntebrinker, the president of Camber College, comes from my hometown,” said Ulrich. “I know his parents and asked them for the opportunity to come to Canada, and they asked Clas.”

Ulrich arrived in July to work as a supervisor at the college’s outdoor summer camp for international students aged 10 to 16. He will stay in town as a student until January, then return to Germany where he plans to study medicine at university.

Ulrich also plays midfield for SuS Buer. He said differences in skill level between the Villa game and his German team are minimal, but when it comes to player commitment, systems and

tactics, there is a disparity.

“German teams are a bit better,” he said. “It’s not only the long ball, we try to play more small passes and system. This is the difference.”

One of Villa’s smaller players, Ulrich refers to the Canadian game as more physical. McDonough said he brings a different kind of style to the team.

“He’s small, but his work ethic is really good; he’s technically sound and a young player still,” said McDonough. “He has definitely brought something and if he gets more familiar with the style played here, he’ll get better; I’ve noticed him improving.”

Ulrich has had to adjust to more than a physical game and different tactics. He said he found it unusual that practice attendance is not at strict as in Germany.

“If I come to play late, I have to pay,” he said. “It’s more relaxed here.”

Ulrich was involved in setting up two goals dur-

EUROPEAN ADDITION: Powell River Villa midfielder Julius Ulrich [left] battles a FC Sagres player during a recent Vancouver Island Soccer League game. The 20-year-old German is among the team’s group of strong, young players who have performed well early in the season. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

ing Villa’s lopsided 7-1 win over Cowichan Red Arrow on October 8 at Timberlane Park.

Ja m e s T i m o t hy a n d Brandon Rairie notched two goals apiece and Kurtis Dennison, Cullen Buholzer and Jake Kenmuir scored once each in the win.

McDonough said the

team had been waiting for a solid win and that playing Cowichan, the last place team in VISL Division 3A, made it easier.

“That did make a difference, and we had a pretty good lineup,” said McDonough. “It’s probably the best lineup of the season we’ve had. I’d say it was a

combination of the two.”

Including a 1-1 tie at Prospect Lake on October 1, Villa’s record is now three wins, one loss and one tie for 10 points.

The team’s next home game takes place Sunday, October 22, at Timberlane Park against Victoria West Beavers.

Game time is 1:30 pm.

Kings rely on depth in weekend wins Injuries to defensive players challenges lineup and coaching staff DAVID BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

With injuries sidelining multiple Powell River Kings defenders, the BC Hockey League team’s depth faced a challenge heading into a weekend home-stand against two tough Interior Division opponents.

Kings prevailed in both games, beating Trail Smoke Eaters 5-3 on October 6 and Wenatchee Wild 4-2 on October 7.

“Outside of eight minutes in the second period against Wenatchee, and maybe a sloppy second period against Trail, we had a very consistent weekend,” said Kings head coach Kent Lewis.

Kings have depth throughout the lineup, especially up front, according to Lewis.

KINGS BOX SCORES 7(W)-1(L)-1(OTL)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, VS TRAIL SMOKE EATERS SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 2 2 1 5 1/5 Trail Smoke Eaters 1 2 0 3 0/2 1st: 13:43 Ben Berard (3) ASST: Ian Ross (1) 4:50 Gavin Rauser (3) ASST: Jonny Evans (13) 2nd: 3:41 Carmine Buono (3) ASST: Kyle Kawamura (4), Jonny Evans (14) PP 18:58 Kevin Obssuth (7) ASST: Carmine Buono (4), Carter Turnbull (7) 3rd: 20:00 Gavin Rauser (4) ASST: Carmine Buono (5) (EN) SHOTS Powell River Kings Vernon Vipers GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (W)

1 2 3 TOTAL 14 13 10 37 12 14 2 28 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 30 / 33 1st/0:00 3rd/60:00

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7, VS WENATCHEE WILD SCORING 1 2 3 TOTAL PP Powell River Kings 2 1 1 4 1/4 Wenatchee Wild 0 2 0 2 0/4 1st: 13:43 Kyle Kawamura (4) ASST: Ben Berard (8), Gavin Rauser (4) (PP) 16:22 Kevin Obsuth (8) ASST: None 2nd: 13:12 Ethan Kimball (3) ASST: Kevin Obssuth (2), Nathan Kelly (4) 3rd: 8:21 Jonny Evans (2) ASST: Kyle Kawamura (5), Gavin Rauser (5) SHOTS Powell River Kings Wenatchee Wild GOALTENDER Mitch Adamyk (W)

1 2 3 TOTAL 12 15 6 33 6 7 6 19 TOI SV/SH ON OFF 60:00 19 / 17 1st/0:00 3rd/60:00

If there is a weakness right now, it is on defence, not due to poor play by defenders, but as a result of injuries

to two veteran players, said Lewis.

“It shows,” said Lewis.

“Jack Long and Callum Volpe

VETERAN PRESENCE: Powell River Kings veteran defender Carmine Buono splits between two Trail Smoke Eaters players during BC Hockey League action at Hap Parker Arena on October 6. Buono’s on-ice leadership has been called upon even more with two of his fellow veterans out of the lineup with injuries. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

being out of the lineup has challenged us.

After Saturday’s game against Wenatchee, Lewis gave full credit to the five defenders he had on his bench.

“Buono logged the most time back there and he had a good weekend,” said Lewis.

“I credit our defence for stepping up.”

Buono is tied for fourth

among defenders in league scoring and plus/minus.

With an Island Divisionleading seven wins, one loss and one overtime loss, Kings own the best win/loss record in the league. Even more impressive is the team’s goals for/against differential, with 44 goals scored while allowing only 23 against.

Meanwhile, Lewis gave

17-year-old forward and Powell River-born Ethan Schmunk his first opportunity for BCHL action.

“I thought he did very well and he’s developing nicely,” said Lewis.

Po w e l l R i v e r v i s i t s Chilliwack, Vernon and Trail during a three-game road trip from Friday, October 13, to Sunday, October 15.

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1105 Obituaries

January 19, 1920 - October 15, 2016 I watch the ripples change their size But never leave the stream of warm impermanence And so the days float through my eyes But still the days seem the same. ~ David Bowie Big hugs from Glenn Holstine and Bev Gustafson

September 5, 1943 - September 25, 2017 Succumbing to health problems, Garnet passed away September 25, 2017. He was born in Carman, Manitoba, on September 5, 1943.

Garnet was raised in Maple Ridge, BC, and move to PowellRiver in 1963. He spent the greater part of his life making a living as a logger, faller, and cedar-shake producer. Most of the other time he enjoyed working on his land, house and garden.

Having lived a lengthy time in Powell River, Garnet accumulated a long list of relations, friends, working associates and acquaintances. He will be sadly missed by those who enjoyed his company and ways.

A grateful thanks goes out to the people in the medical community who helped support Garnet during his illness.

A celebration of Garnet’s life will take place at 2 pm on Saturday, October 14, at his house on Tanglewood Road (off of Duck Lake Road.)

Kurt Douglas (Doug) Scott March 24, 1940 - October 3, 2017

1100 In Memoriam

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1125 Lost MISSING CAT, black and white long-haired male cat, 10 years old and answers to the name of Karma. He went missing from the 3800 block of Manitoba Avenue on Friday, October 6. Please call with any information 604.485.

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SELMA PARK Evergreens is looking for brush pickers to cut Cedar, White Pine, Silver Fir boughs and harvest Salal. Will do weekly pick ups from Sechelt.

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Ladies Malaspina 2017 Golf Open Thank you to our sponsors: Massullo Motors Underwriters Insurance Agency Save-On-Foods Lamont and Company Pete’s Plumbing & Heating Image 1 Salon & Spa First Credit Union Vanderkemp Sales & Service Paul Sian Financial & Associates Milda Karen-Byng

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: Career-Step.ca/ MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today SLADEY TIMBER Ltd. Exp. Hooktender for New 650 Log Champ, 12 month year, extended health plan, better than union wage, accommodations provided - Sechelt / Pender Harbour area. Send resume to: dsladey@telus.net 604.883.2435 VALLEY BUILDING Supplies Retail Salesperson. We are looking for a motivated and independent full time retail salesperson.

Computer experience required and building supply knowledge an asset.

Drop off your resume to 4290 Padgett Road.

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Part and full-time available Email shinglem@shaw.ca

Laughing Oyster Housekeeper and general assistant. Part to full-time available. Duties include vacuuming, linens, catering and kitchen cleaning.

Call Dave, 604.483.9775.

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Get free help in your job search. Resumé, career planning and coaching, workshops, training funds.

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1230 Work Wanted ANYTHING HAULED, rubbish, garbage, all odd jobs, fall yard cleanup, small moves. 604.344.2171.

CLASS ONE driver with off -highway and low-bed experience looking for employment in the Powell River area. I am able to operate an excavator, wheel loader and most other heavy equipment. Contact Morley, 604.741.1586.

1215 General Employment

1215 General Employment

1040 Card of Thanks Doug passed away peacefully on October 3 surrounded by his family. He was born and raised on “Scott’s Farm” in Cranberry, where he also took up roots with his wife of 57 years to raise his family and proudly work his land.

Doug was predeceased by his parents Thomas and Ellen Scott, his sisters Barbara and Mary and his son Robert Lee. He is survived by his loving wife Marilyn, his two daughters Sandra and Robin, and his sisters Elaine, Jean, Snookie and Katie.

The family wishes to thank all those who served and took care of Doug, especially his GP, Dr. Nick White and his constant compassion and care. Thank you also to all emergency response teams, ambulance, paramedics, Powell River General Hospital emergency room and fourth floor nursing staff, Marianne (community liaison), Zeny (discharge nurse), Loretta (registered respiratory therapist) and Corrina (home-care nursing).

No service by request. In lieu of flowers, it would be appreciated if a donation in the name of Kurt Douglas Scott was made to the BC Lung Association.

We will see you in Auntie’s room up behind the wallpaper.

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1215 General Employment

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February 28, 1939 - September 23, 2017

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5500 LEGALS 6000 REAL ESTATE 6500 RENTERS’ GUIDE

1100 In Memoriam

Dorothy Ellen Tiessen (née Behan)

Dorothy Tiessen passed away peacefully at the age of 78 years at Maplewood House in Abbotsford. She was born in Powell River, daughter of Patrick and Marion Behan, and had 11 siblings.

Dorothy is survived by her children Earl, Sidney and Dallas (Jillian) and five grandchildren Steven, Anthony, Haley, Willow and Evan. She was 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 was held on Monday, October 9, at Maplewood House.

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• CPA qualification in progress is a positive attribute.

• Previous experience in tax preparation and file completion is desired.

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Additional details If you are interested in a career in accounting, working for a progressive firm in a highly computerized environment, apply to the attention of: David Southall, Suite 201-7385 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC V8A 1W6 Or email david@delmistrodunn.ca Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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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.

604.483.6153

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 1920 ROUND oak table with four original chairs. 8’ industrial canopy, high style, with barn doors.

604.485.0833 ANTIQUE HUTCH, late 1800s-ear ly 1900s.

604.483.6503.

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY and SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info and DVD: NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT

2145 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 . Ca l l M o r l ey 1.604.741.1586.

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

3005 Childcare Available

Kitchen table with four chairs. Complete bedroom set. hide-a-bed and matching chair. Basketball hoop.

Call 604.485.6105.

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

LOG SPLITTER, Speeco 25-ton Honda 190, almost new, $1,700; Table saw Delta XL-10 with workshop dolly, $140. 604.487.4602

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

3560 Pets

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5520 Legal/Public Notices CITY OF POWELL RIVER NOTICE OF REVITALIZATION TAX EXEMPTION PROGRAM BYLAW Pursuant to Sections 94, 227(1) and 227(3) of the Community Charter, take notice that Council for City of Powell River will be considering adoption of the “Revitalization Tax Exemption Program Bylaw 2492, 2017” (the “Bylaw”) at the regular Council meeting on Thursday, October 19, 2017.

The reason Council is considering this bylaw is economic revitalization of the City. The objective is to encourage investment and employment within the City through the beneficial taxation mechanisms available to municipalities.

The Bylaw will accomplish these objectives by providing an exemption to certain industrial properties from property values taxed, thereby supporting reinvestment into the community and helping to retain jobs.

Tax exemption will be available to owners of land and improvements classified as Class 4 Major Industrial within the Revitalization Area. Tax exemptions that are granted under this bylaw will exempt this property from municipal property value taxes. The amount of the exemption will be the municipal property value tax payable on the land and improvements classified as Class 4 Major Industrial less the sum of $3.05 million. The maximum term of an exemption under the bylaw will be three (3) years and property owners will have an option to apply for an additional term of one or more additional years of exemption resulting in a maximum total term of ten (10) years.

The property that is subject to the bylaw is in the shaded area on the plan that forms part of this notice.

An estimate of the amount of taxes that would be imposed on the property if it were not exempt, for the year in which the proposed bylaw is to take effect and the following two (2) years, is as follows:

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6030 Houses for Sale 2008 SEMI-DETACHED 2bdrm, 2-bath rancher, wheelchair accessible, double garage with lots of storage. 4919A Parsons Court, 604.344.0102.

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

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

Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9130 ATVs/Dirt Bikes YAMAHA 350 Bruin, good condition, asking $4,000 OBO. 604.485.9160.

9135 Motorcycles 1997 HONDA Shadow Ace, 1100cc, 34,000 kms, $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.

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, a s k i n g $ 10 , 0 0 0 O B O. 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

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Notice of Public Hearing

POWELL RIVER

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.

604.485.2741 4545 Marine Avenue

The intent of proposed Bylaw 2491, 2017 is to amend Schedule A of Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning 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.

Harry Zroback

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm

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

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6030 Houses for Sale

6950 Shared Accommodation 1-BDRM room for rent. Separate entrance and separate living room. The rest of the accommodations will be shared with a smoker and a cat. $500 per mth, includes untilites, WiFi and cable.

604.578.0678.

6962 Storage 32x56 SHOP in Lund, good for boats, RVs and vehicles, secure and dry.

604.483.2028.

The Little House

in Gillies Bay, Texada Great little house Fully insulated Exceptional quality Great value Immaculate condition House needs to be moved For more information, call 604.486.6904

2002 Nissan Altima. $6750 only 61900 kms, econ./reliable.

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6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $650 - $950/mth

Kathleen Day, CPA, CGA Chief Financial Officer kday@powellriver.ca

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

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

6965 Suites for Rent FURNISHED BACHELOR suite suitable for one person or couple at Oceanside Resort. Utilities and internet included. References and deposit required. $700, call 604.485.2435.

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. $700, In Powell River, 250.702.3740.

2004 CHEVY 2500 HD, 128,000 kms, comes with 8’ Sportsman camper in excellent condition. $20,500, 604.489.1811.

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

9185 Boats 16’ HOURSTON Glasscraft, 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.

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9185 Boats

8325 Sand & Gravel

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.

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

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

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

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 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

2085 Garage Sales

Garage Sales 4246 Michigan Avenue Saturday, October 14 9 am-2 pm Sunday, October 15 10 am-1 pm No early birds Some furniture and miscellaneous items SELECT VIDEO Closing Forever.

Closing out sale begins this Friday the 13th at 10am.

Everything must go; over 14k handpicked movies and games.

Blu-ray, 3D, and regular DVD all fixtures too. 604.458.0333

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• Quarry

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Oct 5 – 22 | 2017

SECHELT

ARTS FEST IVAL

17 events over 17 days at various Sechelt venues Canadian Heritage

Patrimoine canadien

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Prod150 lb 50 l uce Pa 50 bs Car ck

Wine juice available for order

50 l lbs Oni rots bs P ons $ otatoes

Your Hometown Grocery Store

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5687 MANSON AVENUE • 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM –6 PM PRICES IN EFFECT OCTOBER 11 TO 17

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ISLAND FARMS

Cottage Cheese

18 lb Produce Pack

500 ml

ISLAND FARMS

5 lb Carrots, 3 lb Onions, 10 lbs Potatoes

9

$ 99 Red Delicious Apples

2 lb bag

4

$ 48 each

1

$ 48

Old Fashioned Ham

Lemons and Limes

Green and Red Cabbage

SEASONED

mix n match

¢

/lb 2.16/kg

Mandarin Oranges

Assorted, 4L Pail

WHOLESOME FOOD

98 68 10 3 ¢

Ice Cream

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

3 $ 98 5

$ 48

1

68¢

each

1

$ 48

/lb 3.26/kg

100 g

3

2

$ 48

100 g

100 g

1

French Crusty Rolls

1

$ 98

Pkg of 6

Strudels Apple, Cherry, Lemon Pkg of 6

2

$ 98

Cinnamon Buns Pkg of 6

2

$ 98

GROCERY

88

7

$ 98 Extra Virgin ITALISSIMA

/lb 8.55/kg

Olive Oil

1L

CLASSICO

e Sa-41uc stad, 218 Paorte 0 ml Ass

Whole Frying Chickens

3

1

$ 48

Regular or Paprika

Cervelat Salami

White or Whole Wheat Bread $ 38 530 g

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

Boneless $ Pork Shoulder SH Roast FRE

Lyoner Sausage

F R E S H D A I LY

FOR

Green Beans

FREYBE

$ 68

$

/lb 1.50/kg

Radishes & Green Onions

Turkey Breast

100 g

12 88 5

Rib-eye $ Grilling Steak

98 /lb 28.62/kg

Lean $ 28 Extra Stewing /lb 7.23/kg

Beef

$

/lb 12.96/kg

BETTY CROCKER

COMPLIMENT’S

getables Canned Ve , 341-398 ml Assorted

Hamburger pe-22r 0 g Held , 158

2 98 1

$ 48 NATURE VALLEY

Granola Bars

Assorted, 130-230 g

2

$ 48

Assorte

98

¢ $

AUNT JEMIMA

Pancake Mixes Assorted, 905 g

2

$ 48

COMPLIMENT’S

Bleach 3.6L

2

$ 48

COOK UP THE

25

SAVINGS

% INSTANT

SAVINGS

20 15

%

*

on the purchase of 5 or MORE qualifying KitchenAid ® Appliances**

%

INSTANT SAVINGS*

on the purchase of 3 or 4 qualifying KitchenAid ® Appliances**

INSTANT SAVINGS*

on the purchase of 1 or 2 qualifying KitchenAid ® Appliances**

LIMITED TIME OFFER: NOW THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2017 ®

Offer valid only at participating authorized KitchenAid appliance dealers. Some restrictions apply. **See Sales Associate or visit KitchenAid.ca for details and list of available qualifying models.

LOCATED DOWNSTAIRS AT MITCHELL BROTHERS 604.483.4949 • 5687 MANSON AVENUE