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CANDID CONVERSATION: [From second left] City of Powell River mayoral candidates Dave Formosa, Glenn Holstine and Ron Woznow recently took part in a live debate hosted by Powell River Peak and moderated by reporter David Brindle at Powell River Public Library. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO Get the Peak to Go iPhone app now available in the App Store or iTunes

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DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

An insightful live broadcast of a conversation with the three candidates for City of Powell mayor hosted by the Peak at Powell River Public Library on October 15 gave viewers an opportunity to measure each candidate’s position on issues before going to the polls on Saturday, October 20.

Questions to the candidates came from viewers of the Facebook live stream and direct messages to the Peak Facebook page.

Incumbent Dave Formosa emphasized his record of 10 years on council and the economy.

Challenger Ron Woznow dispelled rumours about his position on the new Townsite wastewater treatment plant.

“The reality is that plant is going to be built,” said Woznow, adding that he supported the facility’s location based on completed engineering work.

Woznow also said some people had made false statements about his credentials, and questioned Formosa for the city’s

failure to create high-paying, permanent jobs.

Candidate Glenn Holstine was at the centre of two of the more lively exchanges, first drawing attention to Formosa’s business interests being in conflict with council decisions.

Woznow took the issue back 10 years and said he had counted about 73 opportunities when Formosa had been in conflict.

“I have no conflict of interests,” said Woznow. “I do not have to excuse myself from a variety of different meetings and so it’s much easier to keep a flow going in meetings.”

Formosa did not dispute Woznow’s number and said his business interests do make it necessary for him to recuse himself from some decisions, but that it does not hold up progress or council.

“I have an interest in Powell River; I have an interest that Powell River does well,” said Formosa. “What do I say? I own companies here. We’re not suffering due to my conflicts.”

The question about conflicts was not the only testy exchange during the 90-minute debate.

When discussion turned to the former Inn at Westview

building, Holstine used the matter of attendance again, but this time it was directed at Woznow.

Woznow said he had not seen a recent letter to the city from Jack Barr, agent for the building’s owners, regarding its demolition.

Holstine said if Woznow had attended committee of the whole or the most recent council meeting, Barr’s letter was there to be seen by everyone.

“If you would attend council meetings or committee of the whole meetings, you’d be more informed of what is going on in the community,” said Holstine.

Woznow replied that he can sit at home and see it on live stream.

“That’s what I do,” said Woznow.

Holstine asked Woznow if he intended to do that if he were elected mayor.

“I would suggest it would have been a good idea to have at least attended a few meetings,” said Holstine.

Woznow said he had been to more than a few.

The full discussion can be viewed at prpeak.com.

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Numbers at play in upcoming election Voter turnout and departure of two City of Powell River councillors leave big questions DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

How many people go to the polls and a block of more than 4,000 votes up for the taking are two factors that will determine the outcome of City of Powell River’s civic election on Saturday, October 20.

The biggest voting block who will decide the election is not the youth vote, retirees, male, female, labour workers, or any other demographic in Powell River.

The largest number of voters is the people who do not vote.

Turnout at the two advance polls held at Powell River Recreation Complex on Wednesday, October 11, and Wednesday, October

17, was historically high, according to city of Powell River chief election officer and city clerk Chris Jackson.

A total of 1,258 people voted early.

Powell River is no different than any other jurisdiction in North America where people seem disinclined to go to polls. According to statistics from non-profit society CivicInfo BC, since 2008 voter turnout for the civic election has been in steep decline. In 2008, 47 per cent out of an eligible 9,671 Powell River voters cast a ballot.

In 2011, it was 44.9 per cent out of 9,950 and in 2014 there were about 10,100 eligible electors, and turnout dropped nearly two more percentage points.

A contested campaign for mayor and two councillors choosing not to seek re-election could stem the turnout tide.

With the departures of Russell Brewer and Karen Skadsheim, at least two new councillors will be elected to fill their seats for the next

eligible voters in this year’s vote is 10,342.

The gender of both those running for council and those elected had been moving toward equality since 2008, when male candidates far outnumbered female candidates 17 to five.

By 2014, eight men and six women were on the ballot.

But this year the split turned. Of the 16 names on the ballot, including mayor, five are women.

There was no change in the gender makeup of council in 2011 and 2014; three women and four men, including mayor, were elected or acclaimed in each of those years.

There are no rules to say a resident must vote for mayor and six councillors.

An elector can mark their ballot for just mayor or not.

Another might vote for mayor and all six council seats or just for a few councillors or any aggregate the elector decides on their private and confidential ballot.

In fact, there are no rules that say a person has to vote, at all.

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four-year term. Candidates vying for seats are after more than 4,000 votes that are up for grabs.

After three terms, Brewer made the decision not to seek a fourth and, instead, is running for election to Powell River Board of School Trustees.

In 2011, with 2,487 votes, Brewer received the most votes for a city councillor, appearing on 57 per cent of the total 4,357 ballots cast.

After serving one term on council, Skadsheim has also decided not to run again. In the last election, her name was chosen on 1,999 (45.9 per cent) of the ballots.

Who those 4,000-plus votes go to, if anyone, depending on voter turnout, will go a long way toward determining the makeup of the next council.

While voter turnout declined over the last three elections, the estimated number of eligible electors increased a marginal one per cent, or 439 votes, from 9,671 in 2008 to 10,110 in 2014.

The estimated number of

Powell River RCMP have made two major drug busts in the last three weeks.

On Wednesday, September 26, police issued a search warrant and seized various amounts of cocaine, crystal meth and what was believed to be fentanyl, as well as a large amount of cash and a vehicle, according to a media release on Friday, October 12.

Two males and one female were arrested on the scene for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. They will appear in court in December.

On Friday, October 5, RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a suspicious

vehicle. Upon investigation, a substantial amount of cocaine and what was believed to be fentanyl were seized.

Two male occupants of the vehicle were arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking under the Controlled Drug and Substance Act. Both males were placed on conditions that they are not allowed in Powell River and are set to appear in court in December.

RCMP will not be releasing any further information as the matters are currently before the courts.

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Historic land decision sets precedent City of Powell River completes promise to Tla’amin Nation DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

On September 30, City of Powell River made history with a precedent-setting decision that demonstrates the special relationship between the city and Tla’amin Nation, according to mayor Dave Formosa.

“This is a first for British Columbia,” said Formosa. “No other municipality has consented to having lands designated as Treaty Settlement Lands (TSL) within their boundaries at the request of an indigenous nation.”

The properties include: A small property on Wharf Street beside Marine Traders; the site of

Powell River’s former hospital at the intersection of Arbutus Street and Highway 101; the 245.6 acre Gibsons Beach property; and the industrial waterfront in the Catalyst Paper Corporation harbour, the site of Tla'amin’s log dump for its forestry operations.

Tla’amin requested Powell River’s consent in order to have the TSL designation approved by the provincial and federal governments.

With that approval, Tla’amin would be government and taxation authority for the properties.

Tla’amin hegus Clint Williams, who attended the council meeting where history was made, said the city had shown courage in following through on its promise of dedicating the land to Tla’amin Nation.

Williams recounted what he described as a long journey for Tla’amin, coming from the Sliammon Indian Band and the evolution into self-government.

HISTORIC JOURNEY: [From left] City of Powell River economic development manager Scott Randolph, Tla’amin Nation hegus Clint Williams, Tla’amin Nation chief administrative officer Rod Allan and Tla’amin Nation community development officer Roy Francis were all involved in making history recently. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTO

“It has been quite an historic journey,” said Williams. “There have been some bumps along the road on the way and we have felt

like a third wheel at times. I want people to know we’ve been very patient as the Sliammon Indian Band and the Tla’amin Nation. Having

the consent will be taking the next step forward. This has been a long time in the making. We raise our hands to you.”

City and RCMP respond to cannabis legalization

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With legal recreational use of cannabis coming into effect on Wednesday, October 17, existing medicinal cannabis dispensaries in BC were advised by the province’s solicitor general Mike Farnworth to close shop if they want a retail licence.

Farnworth was speaking to reporters at the BC legislature on Monday, October 15.

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Wiebe said the only thing new for police is that cannabis is now legal.

“While the legal recreational use of cannabis may be new, the enforcement of laws around the illegal production, distribution and consumption of cannabis, as well as drug-impaired driving, is not new to the police,” he added. “We already have in place specially trained officers to detect drug-impaired drivers and any grow operation not licensed by the province is still illegal and will be investigated as such.”

Wiebe said the biggest challenge will be how educated the public is in relation to the new rules as there are still circumstances where consuming cannabis or possessing

excess amounts is illegal.

“It will be a learning curve for everyone,” said Wiebe.

Farnworth said many jurisdictions have put off putting regulations in place for cannabis sales until after the municipal elections on Saturday, October 20.

“Local governments are the ones that get to decide what they want,” said Farnworth.

City of Powell River is not waiting and will be ready for legalization once council approves bylaw updates at its regular meeting on Thursday, October 18, according to senior planner Daniella Fergusson.

“When adopted, the city can start receiving retail cannabis licence applications from the province,” said Fergusson. “We’ve had enquiries and interest from about 11 different organi-

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Before Powell River can consider applications , Fergusson said the city needs to have land use that allows recreational cannabis retail stores.

“When we have that zoning in place the province refers its provincial licence application to us,” said Fergusson.

The new zoning bylaw will allow cannabis outlets along the Marine Avenue business corridor, some sections in the Grief Point area of Westview, the town centre, Townsite, Wildwood, and Cranberry.

“On Marine Avenue, cannabis stores have to be 150 metres separate from each other and then everywhere in the city cannabis retail

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Botanicals Society in Powell River is making an application to be a licensed outlet and it plans to stay open in the interim.

“We are going to apply to become a legal dispensary, but we feel we have a responsibility to our clients who we’ve been serving for the last three and a half years,” said society director Dan Clarke. “Up until such time as our application is officially accepted and we have to stop serving our clients or up until such time as a legal shop opens in town, we are going to try and continue serving our clients, but we are really unsure of what the enforcement environment will be.”

According to Powell River RCMP staff sergeant Rod Wiebe, current dispensaries that were operating illegally will continue to be illegal un-

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As a prospective cannabis retail store, Grassroots Botanicals would be in the Marine Avenue area.

Under bylaws pending approval by city council, if land use allows for the location to be a sales outlet, the province refers the application to the city and a $2,000 fee is charged to do a review and public consultation.

“That feedback goes back to the province and they continue to do the provincial licence application process,” said Fergusson.

Fergusson said the planning department did a backof-the-envelope calculation and determined that Powell River can fit about 20 retail outlets under the zoning.

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British Columbians will decide through a mailed ballot whether the province should keep its current first-past-the-post voting system, or switch to one of three proportional representation voting systems, during a voting period between October 22 and November 20.

If they wish, voters who choose to keep the current voting system can leave the second section on the ballot paper blank: their votes will still be counted.

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

1. OCTOBER 15 Duncan Street, 7100 block Powell River RCMP received a report of a break and enter to a commercial property. Upon investigation it was determined that an unknown person had entered into a sea-can storage container where they stole a number of items, including five various concrete saws, a gas drill and a gas trimmer. The break and enter is believed to have occurred sometime between Saturday, October 13, and Monday, October 15.

2. OCTOBER 16 Empress Way/Tanner Avenue Powell River RCMP received a report of mischief where an unknown person had cut the wires to a lamp standard at Empress Way and Tanner Avenue, possibly attempting to steal the copper wire. The mischief is believed to have occurred overnight.

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less of whether they want Each STV district would to keep first-past-the-post have a minimum number or switch to a proportional of votes, called a “quota,” system, can rank their pre- required for a candidate to ferred proportional vot- win a seat in the district. ing systems: Dual Member Each district would have its P r o p o r t i o n a l , M i x e d own quota according to the Member Proportional and number seats up for grabs Rural-Urban Proportional. and the number votes in the This series of three articles district. examines how these sysAny candidate who wins tems work, and the pros and the quota gets elected. If a cons of each. Last week’s ar- candidate wins more votes ticle focused on the mixed- than the quota, then their member system. This week’s get transferred These are cases extra reportedvotes to Powell River RCMP the looks at the rural-urban to inother candidates acpast two weeks. cording If you haveto the voters’ next option. information about the crimes Rural-urban Proportional choices. listed here or any other crimes, (RUP) is a mix of call mixedwith the fewPowell River Candidates RCMP at 604.485.6255 member propor tional estor Crime votes get eliminated, Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS. (MMP), and a system called and have their votes trans“single transferable vote ferred to other candidates (STV),” in which voters rank according to the voters’ next the candidates on the ballot choices. in order of preference.

This process continues unVoters in more densely til all of the seats are won. populated urban and semiMeanwhile, rural districts urban districts (like Metro would elect MLAs using the Vancouver) would vote us- mixed-member proportioning the STV system to elect al system (presented last multiple MLAs. week).

Under STV, parties can According to Elections BC, run multiple candidates (up the provincial results under to the number of seats in RUP would likely be proporthe district). Voters in STV tional to the province-wide districts would rank their share of the vote that each preferred candidates on the party receives. ballot, and would be allowed Under RUP, BC would to rank as many of the can- have between 87 and 95 didates as they wish.

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one district MLA and multiple regional MLAs, as per MMP. Although the rural-urban system is not currently used anywhere in the world, several countries use either MMP or STV. Germany, New Zealand, and Scotland use MMP, while Ireland, Australia and Malta all use STV. People who favour RUP over other forms of proportional representation argue that this system is best suited to represent the significant regional differences and varying population densities within BC. Proponents say this system would allow rural voters to retain a single local MLA, while also introducing regional MLAs who would offer a balance of different voices across the region.

However, opponents argue that there are some vagaries surrounding the RUP system. What counts as “semiurban?” How many MLAs would urban and semi-urban districts get?

Other opponents argue that having different voting systems for different districts would be too complicated.

More information about all three of the proportional voting systems can be found on the Elections BC website.

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Townsite receives heritage support City of Powell River considers development tools and incentives for historic site DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

A survey of hopes and fears over Powell River’s historic Townsite closed on Monday, October 15.

Conducted by City of Powell River planning department, the purpose of the survey and a Townsite heritage planning meeting on September 27 was to get community input on a preservation plan and a draft development permit area for Townsite.

“Significant heritage planning has not been done by the city in over 20 years and so we want to take temperature and see how people feel in Townsite and in our com-

munity overall about heritage planning,” said senior planning director Daniella Fergusson.

In 1995, Townsite was named a National Historic Site by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, but that recognition does not come with heritage protection, according to Fergusson, and the city is working with Townsite Heritage Society and Townsite Ratepayers Association to ensure the neighbourhood retains its authentic integrity with tools and incentives.

Heritage society director Ann Nelson, who has been working closely with Fergusson, said heritage protection requires a shared philosophical commitment to preserving the contributions to Canadian history that Townsite has made.

“It's very important because the visual presentation of the Townsite as people come to explore this shared history is their first introduction to it and if we

don't respect it, how do we expect anyone else to respect it,” said Nelson.

Fergusson said there were 87 responses to the online survey and 50 people attended the public meeting.

“They hope it means our Townsite neighbourhood is a piece of history that's preserved for future generations and is a place that makes us feel proud of our city,” said Fergusson.

There are fears. Some homeowners expressed concern that they would have to put their house back to its original condition even if it has been heavily modified.

“That's not the case at all,” said Fergusson.

The number of homeowners who are restoring their houses continues to grow, according to Nelson.

“We've been really gratified by the number of new homeowners in Townsite who are taking the time to research what their houses looked like before and making some effort to restore them when they

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can,” she said.

The second reason for seeking public input was for council as it considers a development permit area for Townsite single family and two family homes.

“The purpose of that development permit area is heritage protection for existing buildings and making sure any new buildings fit in with the heritage

character,” said Fergusson.

According to Fergusson, it’s about putting in planning tools for preservation more so than encouraging development. However, there is some disagreement among the stakeholders about policy.

“We we want to understand why there's disagreement and how we can move forward with that,” she said.

She added that with strong support for heritage protection, the next step will be to report to committee of the whole in November or December.

Fergusson said the city, ratepayers and heritage society will review the committee’s input and direction.

Another public information event is expected early in 2019.

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Voter pride Election day is tomorrow and if advance polls are a measure, voter turnout could break a decline over the three previous elections.

A total of 1,258 people cast pre-election day ballots, an historic high for City of Powell River. Whether that reflects voting in advance is becoming more popular or translates into higher voter turnout tomorrow remains to be seen.

We hope it’s both. It should be both.

Perhaps by explaining why we vote, rather than why non-voters should, some of them will join us.

We’re voting because this is the most compelling City of Powell River election since Dave Formosa defeated Stewart Alsgard in the 2011 mayoral race.

With three candidates for mayor, including Formosa, Glenn Holstine and Ron Woznow, it’s a race.

Seats on city council are also open with 13 candidates competing for six chairs.

We vote because it’s full of spirited discourse in coffeeshops, places of work and around dinner tables. We vote because it’s serious for people who are serious about the value of community and the future.

We vote to stay the course or because it’s a We vote out of pride and time for a change. We vote out of pride and the emotional sensation that the emotional sensacomes when we enter the tion that comes when polling station for our duty of we enter the polling station for our duty of filling out a secret ballot, and out a secret balleave with a smile on our face. filling lot, and leave with a smile on our face. We vote for the excitement of election night results and all the talk that follows.

We’re not going to bemoan low voter turnout or the tiresome excuse from people who don’t vote because they don’t know the issues.

If non-voters were offered more information, maybe more would join the voting ranks. Why aren’t community stakeholders hosting more events for people to meet candidates? The calendar should be filled with chances for residents to ask questions and make informed decisions.

But somehow the point that continues to be made is that the real problem lies with non-voters. If we can’t convince them, we won’t accuse them for not voting nor deny them the right to criticize decisions made by council.

Everyone is entitled to an opinion in a democracy, whether they cast a ballot or not. They are our neighbours. We care what they think. But we’d love for them to join the party because they’re missing out on being a real part of Powell River.

Here’s hoping we’ll see the non-voters in line at the polls in four years from now, if not tomorrow.

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This week’s poll question: Do you think the legalization of cannabis on October 17 will lead to an increase in marijuana consumption among teenagers?

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Does legalization really change anything?

By Shane Carlson As of October 17, recreational permit from the government, ue to do so, whether it is through marijuana is legal in Canada. which involves applications, a relative, friend, non-licensed faLegal for anyone to grow at home, background checks and location cility or on a street corner. in small amounts, and legal to approvals from city or regional October 17 will be a day to celpurchase, at least for anyone who governments. ebrate for some legalization advois inclined to travel and shop at While this is happening, the cates, but others see a long road BC’s only licensed establishment, status quo will continue. Until ahead before what many perceive a government-run as true legalization store in Kamloops. actually comes into efOctober 17 will be a day to Mike Farnworth, fect. Buying cannabis BC minister of public from unlicensed facilicelebrate for some legalization safety and solicitor ties that day will still be advocates, but others see a long general, has warned illegal, so what exactly existing private and has changed? Well, road ahead before what many non-licensed dispenpeople can grow their perceive as true legalization saries to abide by the own at home, but whatrules, meaning they ever they plant at 12:01 actually comes into effect. need to go through am on October 17 is the lengthy permitunlikely to be ready for ting process, and close their doors the number of government-run consumption by that evening. or face large fines. Only time or private stores approved and Oh, and that other new, legal will tell how many of the non- open for business meets the de- source courtesy of the provinlicensed facilities will continue to mand for recreational cannabis, cial government available onoperate without going through those who have been accessing it line at bccannabisstores.com, it the process of obtaining a legal through other means will contin- has a contract with Canada Post »7

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LETTERS » On September 6, 2018, City of Powell River entered into a 99-year lease with 1170987 B.C. LTD (Gaoshi Holdings, Canada) for $600,000 for 11.5 acres beside the airport for a general aviation industrial park [“City moves on tax break bylaw for airport deal,” September 14]. I believe this agreement does not best serve the interests of its residents.

Gaoshi Holdings has no experience in the aviation

business. With no track record, I believe they should have been required to provide a solid business plan to the city prior to approval of the agreement.

The price of $600,000 for a 99-year lease seems too low. This equates to approximately $6,000 rent per year or $500 per month.

I disagree with a foreign company receiving tax breaks. The lease agreement reads the tenant will receive a tax break for the first 10 years. In year one, the tenant will pay no city taxes, in year two, the tenant will pay

1/10 of the city taxes due and so on.

There is little risk for the tenant. If the tenant hasn’t developed the site in four years, the city may cancel the lease and the tenant will have his entire $600,000 returned plus any taxes paid, as well as the fair market value of any improvements to the property.

In the event of early termination, I suggest the following terms should have been negotiated into the lease: the $600,000 be prorated or the tenant pay a penalty for not meeting the conditions

of the lease (no full refund as land is unavailable for four years); any taxes received would become the property of the landlord; and any improvements to the property become the property of the landlord.

A clause stating that the tenant is required to use local vendors and contractors would also have been prudent.

Please city council, in future be more vigilant; don’t give away our city.

Pat Martin Hammond Street

VIEWPOINT

Cannabis options for election night

By Sophie Woodrooffe As candidates across BC gear up for hours,” said Sikora. “You could have source.” voting day, and with the legalization a tea bar with the other bar,” he said, McPherson said he anticipates a “sea of cannabis a done deal, local govern- adding that the tea is mellow. change” as people growing up closer to ment politicians will face the unique Sikora did note, however, that it would legalization enter the political arena quandary of whether to raise a glass or be better to speak with individuals to and opt for cannabis over alcohol as the pass to the left after ballots are tallied provide personal recommendations. celebratory drug of choice. on October 20.

And while winners will be few, losers Kalawna Biggs, a business owner in Coast Reporter asked some local ex- will be many. For them, MacPherson Roberts Creek who has applied for a perts to provide their thoughts on how recommended a THC-infused bath licence, said she expects some elected cannabis culture could compete with soak, which could help the unelected officials to partake in celebration on bubbly or beer on municipal election “relax, let it all out, take a deep breath.” October 20, noting that people still night.

It contains both THC and CBD, and have to go to designated smoking areas “In a celebratory situation I would provides “a bit of a psychotropic effect to inhale and driving high is illegal. definitely recommend the “It’s pretty much the same as sativa,” said Sechelt-based you were before, but you won’t For the many outgoing retailer and budtender Keir be arrested,” she said before politicians, the traditional hooka MacPherson when asked adding, “BC has already been lit which strain he would sugup for years but that’s not really could replace a drink shared gest for winning politicians. going to change too much.” between mayor and council to Instead of indica, which he Biggs also said she would like said is often used for anxiety, to see more than just municicelebrate the end of term. sativa is “a bit more of an uppal politicians normalize the lifting experience, much like practice. champagne versus brandy.” as well, so it will help you take your “I’d love to see the prime minister As for the method of ingestion, edi- mind off things and relax you at the light up a joint,” she added. “We shall bles such as a confection platter or else same time.” see. I’m sure he wouldn’t inhale.” flavoured cannabis oil in the extract For the many outgoing politicians, As with any substance, moderation is form for vaping were his top choices. the traditional hooka could replace a key, warned McPherson. Just as hangGibsons storeowner Doug Sikora rec- drink shared between mayor and coun- overs punish the overly enthusiastic ommended going organic with a sam- cil to celebrate the end of term. imbibers, those who partake too much pling of hot teas, such as an infused “You’ve got a lot of different tubes in the toke may experience negative peach-mango-strawberry-orange-mint for the people, but yet it’s a commu- side effects. flavour. nal experience, said MacPherson. “Just “It’s not like a medicinal feeling, it like you would share a bottle of wine, Sophie Woodrooffe is a staff writer at just makes you feel good for three you can share a toke all from the same Coast Reporter in Sechelt.

7« VIEWPOINT/LEGALIZATION for deliveries. Rotating strikes by Canadian Union of Postal workers could begin Monday, October 22, so don’t count your buds before you see them in the mailbox.

The stigma associated with marijuana use may linger for some time before BC residents become accustomed to witnessing people

smoking cannabis in public, in the appropriate areas, but the long sought-after freedom and finish line advocates have hoped legalization will bring is still far in the distance.

For non-users, October 17 is just another day. If you’re not buying or growing, what difference does it make if it is legal or not? The one com-

mon thread between users and non-users might involve concerns that legalization will lead to more consumption by those under the age of 19. The fact is, similar to anyone at any age who currently uses cannabis, they are already getting it from somewhere, or someone.

That source is not going away anytime soon, at least not

until the number of licensed stores meets the demand.

And selling or providing cannabis to someone under the age of 19 will fall under the same category as alcohol. That’s illegal, too, and no one ever does that, right?

Shane Carlson is a Powell River resident and editor at Powell River Peak.

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CULTURE »

On October 20

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GREEN SCREEN: [From left] Powell River self advocate Mark Pearson, ARC Community Event Centre/Jean Pike Centre for Inclusion space manager Jennifer Morris and artist-in-residence Harvey Chometsky stand in front of the centre’s new green screen for video productions, part of a new media room that will be available for community use on an hourly fee basis.

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Artistic possibilities flourish at the ARC

Location

Seniors and Everyone Welcome

Tuesday, October 16 10 am to 2 pm

Cranberry Seniors Centre 6792 Cranberry Street

Family Drop-in

Friday, October 19 3 to 6 pm

Powell River Community Health 3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue

Texada Island Everyone Welcome

Monday, October 22 10 am to 1:30 pm

Seniors Centre Gillies Bay, Texada

Seniors and Everyone Welcome

Wednesday, October 24 10 am to 1 pm

Cranberry Seniors Centre 6792 Cranberry Street

Family Drop-in

Friday, November 2 1 to 4 pm

Powell River Community Health 3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue

Everyone Welcome

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Powell River Community Health 3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Avenue

Everyone Welcome

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Since its creation in 1954, inclusion Powell River has been bringing the community together, including those with physical, mental health or developmental disabilities. The ARC Community Event Centre located within the Jean Pike Centre for Inclusion at 7055 Alberni Street is part of this, providing a gathering space for community events as well as ongoing programs and services.

Currently, a media room is being put together at the space featuring a green screen for video productions that will be available for the general public to use.

Harvey Chometsky, artistin-residence for the ARC, said the changes are exciting and just the beginning.

“The green screen allows

you to video and drop the background out and put a different background behind anything you want,” said Chometsky.

One of the plans for the media room is to create a series of video portraits of people the organization serves and others involved, “to indicate how this organization has been pivotal in shaping the character of the community,” he added.

Chometsky works at the centre on a volunteer basis because he is passionately committed to the work being done.

“I don’t think the community is really totally aware of the influence of inclusion Powell River,” he said. “The beautiful thing to me, why I am so committed to this organization, is that it was created right from the community: mothers and fathers who just said, ‘Our kids need to be welcome here; we need to create some way of making that happen.’”

ARC space manager Jennifer Morris works with a group at the centre known as self advocates, described as “a support, social and

lobby group for people with diversabilities.” It helps its members raise funds to attend workshops and conferences and provides many fun and educational activities.

Mark Pearson is part of the group. He moved to Powell River from the Lower Mainland earlier this year and has become very involved in programs offered at the ARC. “I just started here,” said Pearson. “I like the music on Fridays and I have made friends.”

In addition to participating in art programs, Pearson has been helping out at fundraising events including dinners, a garden party and yesterday’s Fashion for a Passion show, where he escorted models to the stage.

“The self advocates are very energetic,” said Morris.

“These are happy people.”

The success of the ARC programs circle back to the vision and support of the greater community, according to Chometsky. “Almost anything we want to make happen in our community,” he said, “we can make happen.”

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COMMUNITY »

Parking meters help feed children Proceeds from grocery store collections go directly to food and clothes SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Although parking meters have thankfully not appeared on Powell River’s streets, fundraising meters can now be found in three local grocery stores.

The metre initiative is raising funds for Friends of Powell River, an organization that works to provide food, clothing and other necessities to children and youth throughout the community.

The concept of fundraising with meters was brought to town by Frank Clayton, who was inspired when he saw a similar project in the BC interior.

“I saw it at a grocery store in the Okanagan and thought that would be a

great way to feed the hungry kids here,” he said. Clayton searched and found some old parking meters in a scrap yard in Saskatchewan; he then paid to have them shipped to Vancouver. From there, City Transfer brought them to Powell River and other community volunteers pitched in to help. Welding students and their teacher at Brooks Secondary School built bases for the meters, Pinetree Autobody painted them and Lisanne English at Impact Signs provided the signage.

Clayton then talked to local grocery chains Safeway, Save-On-Foods and Quality Foods; each business agreed to display the meters in their stores.

“That is no small amount of effort and getting people to just go along with this,” said Friends of Powell River lead volunteer Melanie Jordan. “It’s a huge gift to have Frank just push and push to make this happen.”

Clayton, who is sensei at Canadian Martial Arts Academy, said another

aim of the project is to show his young students how their actions can make a positive impact.

“In our school we teach respect, compassion and gratitude,” he said. “If we start them early then hopefully it carries on and they feel like random acts of kindness are important.”

The fundraising goal for the meters this year is $20,000, said Jordan, who started Friends of Powell River with her sister more than a decade ago.

“I’m excited to see what they’ll do; all the money goes right to the kids,” said Jordan. “There are no expenses in this thing.” Making sure all children and youth have adequate nutrition is a major priority of the group, she added, and the cost of achieving this can increase with age.

“We do a lot of work with teens; they eat a lot.” she said. “I just encourage people to remember if they’ve fed a teenage boy, you can imagine what it’s like to feed them on a low income.”

COIN COLLECTORS: Powell River resident Frank Clayton [left], who initiated a fundraising effort involving old parking meters in three local grocery stores, and Safeway manager Steve Wadsworth show off one of the three restored units that are collecting donations for Friends of Powell River.

Meters are also located in Save-On-Foods and Quality Foods.

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Cycling group adds autumn event GoByBike launches first autumn bike to work and school campaign SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

Although the days are getting shorter and the weather more inclement, that is no reason to stop riding your bike, according to GoByBike executive director Penny

Noble. The not-for-profit society, formerly known as Bike to Work BC, recently launched its first-ever autumn cycling campaign, which started October 15 and continues until October 29.

“A fall event is something we have wanted for a few years, in addition to our traditional spring Bike to Work and School Week,” said Noble. “The idea behind our new two-week event is to promote going by bike in fall and winter, instead of taking your car, whether you bike to yoga, to shop, to meet friends or to work, school or

anywhere.”

Individuals, teams and schools are encouraged to register online and record each trip they take by bike during the two-week event.

The grand prize for participants is an eight-day cycling trip in Sicily courtesy of Exodus Travels, as well as prizes for new riders and their team leaders.

Powell River Cycling Association president Russell Brewer said an autumn event makes sense.

“Kids are back in school, and October is usually a pretty decent month for the most part; it’s still

totally bikeable,” he added.

In addition to winter cycling activities, the local association will be holding its annual general meeting on Sunday, October 21, at Townsite Brewing. Brewer encourages all interested to come.

“It’s open to anybody,” he said.

“Anyone who's interested in cycling in general, advocacy, mountain biking, road infrastructure, I’m encouraging them to come out and see what we have going on.”

Although cycling does not need to be just a fair-weather mode of transport, biking in the fall and

winter months does require some different preparations. Staying visible, warm and safe is key. This includes having proper lights and reflective gear and using them during low visibility daytimes as well as night.

“You have to dress a little bit differently, a bit warmer, more rain gear,” said Brewer. “But really a lot of the trips in Powell River are fairly short.”

To register, go to gobybike.ca or for more information about Powell River Cycling Association, go to the organization’s facebook page.

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Memorial recognizes all who have served their country Remembrance Day ceremonies mark 100 years since armistice SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

A veteran’s memorial at the southwest corner of Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry will be unveiled in a ceremony Sunday, October 28, beginning at 1 pm.

The project is the work of the Ladies Auxiliary of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 and replaces a small plaque that was placed in 1961, said Legion secretary Karen Crashley. There will be a march in with members of the Powell River Community Band, a dedication service, unveiling of the memorial and wreath laying with re-

freshments to follow at the Legion.

Getting to this point has taken a team of volunteers countless hours of work, according to Crashley.

“This has been a huge project,” she said.

The ladies auxiliary group, along with qathet Regional District, T&R Contracting and Stubberfield Funeral Home have all been involved, she added.

In addition to the large rock that will hold a bronze plaque, a flagpole and benches were purchased along with plants to landscape the surrounding area.

“There will be poppy flowering in the spring,” said Crashley. The monument will recognize not only those who have fought in wars, but all who have served, she added.

“We just want to really remember and take note of the veterans,” she said. “It’s

not only the ones who were lost in the war, it’s anyone who has ever served.”

2018 is the 100th anniversary of the armistice to end World War 1 and several events are taking place nationally to mark the momentous end of four years of fighting in 1918.

On November 11 in Powell River, bells at Church of the Assumption and Powell River United Church will ring 100 times with five second intervals starting at dusk.

Known as the Bells of Peace Initiative, events are taking place across Canada and in many places around the world on the 11th. It signifies the spontaneous tolling of church bells that shared the news throughout Europe that the war had finally come to an end.

Bells will ring at Parliament Hill in Ottawa, city halls, places of worship

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VETERAN HOMAGE: Royal Canadian Legion Branch 164 secretary Karen Crashley stands in front of the site of a veterans memorial that will be unveiled Sunday, October 28, at a ceremony taking place at Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry starting at 1 pm. All residents of the area are welcome to attend. SARA DONNELLY PHOTO

as well as military bases and naval ships.

“We received a letter from our dominion command saying this is what we are doing Canada wide,” said Crashley. “We’ll also be putting Canadian flags on all

the graves that we know of World War 1 veterans interred at Cranberry.”

Crashley said she hopes the ringing of the bells gives people an opportunity for contemplation and to remember all those who have served

and sacrificed, and that it is not a cause for any alarm.

“It should sound pretty neat,” she said. “But we don’t want people to get upset and worried because it could be ringing bells for some emergency.”

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BUSINESS »

Wool shop attracts attention across Canada Variety draws local and out-of-town customers to unique business KIRK SOMERS Peak contributor

When potential visitors consider a trip to Powell River, Sunshine Coast Trail, the great fishing and the fresh, locally-grown food are a few of the more enticing and attractive aspects the area has to offer. But quite a few people will also come for wool.

At the Great Balls of Wool shop on Marine Avenue, owner Roisin SheehyCulhane has created a woolen hot spot that draws people from miles around.

“What customers tell me who come from all over is that I have more variety than what’s available in general,” said Sheehy-Culhane.

Powell River Visitor Centre manager Tracey Ellis said she agreed that the shop is a major draw for visitors.

“Of all the calls we get from people curious to visit Powell River, Great Balls of Wool is often asked about,” said Ellis. “I always encourage people planning to walk along Marine Avenue to step

into the shop and be ready for a treat.”

Customers are excited about the well-laid-out shop, friendly and helpful staff, and the diverse merchandise at hand, according to Sheehy-Culhane. As well, she offers workshops, classes and drop-ins. Knitting weekend retreats are also being planned.

“The majority of our outof-town customers are coming to visit family or sightsee; they save their wool shopping for when they come here,” said Sheehy-Culhane.

Visitors have come from Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, but also Yukon, Quebec, and even as far away as Newfoundland and New Brunswick, she added.

“People living here don’t realize how lucky they are,” said Hilda Arnold, a recent customer from Sechelt. “It’s organized with good quality yarn.”

Some customers who have been to the shop continue to use the store’s website as the business carries hard-tofind stock, according to the owner.

“O n e Ne w fo u n d l a n d woman got some sparkly alpaca wool that I had,” said Sheehy-Culhane. “This was something that she couldn’t find anywhere else.”

Sheehy-Culhane had some

HOT SPOT: In addition to its products, Great Balls of Wool owner Roisin Sheehy-Culhane [right] and staff member Felicia Joseph offer workshops, classes and weekend retreats to local and out-of-town customers. KIRK SOMERS PHOTO

in stock, but was curious as to what the customer wanted it for. She said she found it amusing to find out it was being used to make socks for fishermen.

“I now have an image of Newfoundland fishermen with sparkly alpaca socks,” she said.

Customers have also responded enthusiastically to efforts to ensure all of products in the store are ethi-

cally sourced, said SheehyCulhane, adding that she works closely with suppliers to ensure they follow sound labour and environmental practices.

“I do my best to to make sure everything I carry is ethically sourced,” she added. “I don’t want sweatshop labour.”

Customers from overseas and across Canada regularly comment on the welcom-

ing environment the store offers.

“This gathering space on Powell River main street is literally a celebration of creativity, learning, sharing, discovery and friendship,” said Marie Fossheim from Calgary, who has visited the shop and now uses the website. “Roisin has given us way more than a retail outlet in a small town on the west coast, but an amazing way to

connect with so many within our community.”

Great Balls of Wool recently moved into a new location at 4722 Marine Avenue and is busier than ever.

“We were bursting at the seams,” said SheehyCulhane, “so we moved into this space and our business has pretty much doubled.”

Great Balls of Wool celebrates eight years in business this November.

Business façade improvements to begin Grant recipients along Marine Avenue start makeover process SARA DONNELLY community@prpeak.com

A group of eight businesses along Marine Avenue have been chosen as part of the community’s first-ever Business Façade Improvement Program (BFIP) offered by City of Powell River and Community Futures Powell River (CFPR). Two representatives from each group approve the applications.

Six businesses with single frontage were awarded $2,500 each and two corner lots received $5,000. Businesses must match these funds and Community Futures will make loans available for this purpose along with providing architectural services free of charge.

“Each individual business will work with the architect with their ideas and their budget and they’ll come to an agreement,” said CFPR business advisor Allison Boulanger.

Once the architect completes plans they will be submitted to the committee for approval before businesses can proceed. One concept that was definitely ruled out was the idea of having a theme

along the corridor stretching from Wharf Street to Alberni Street.

“We didn’t want to do that because not every business wants that,” said Boulanger. “They have their own businesses and they’re all unique.”

One of the recipients, Great Balls of Wool owner Roisin SheehyCulhane, said she hoped the grant would help her to make aesthetic improvements while maintaining and restoring the structure of the building originally built in the 1930s.

“Definitely we’re going to focus on the streetfront; we do need some repairs there,” she said. “We need to get it to a place where we can paint it up and make it all pretty.”

A few doors down at Kelly’s Health Shop, owner Nicole Rumley said she was enthusiastic to have received one of the grants.

“It’s a bonus for me because I was looking to make improvements and to give our shop a little of its own identification,” she said.

Acceptable improvements include outside lighting, awnings, doors, windows, architectural elements, paint, siding, moulding and trim. The program does not include murals, landscaping and outdoor furniture, interior improvements, or routine maintenance and structural repairs. Businesses have until next December to complete their projects.

“They have until the end of 2019 to finish their completions

because we do have a problem in town with getting a tradesperson,” said Boulanger. “There’s a lot going on in this town and they could be on a waiting list for a contractor.”

Similar programs have proved successful in other communities such as Port Alberni, which began a fund-matching initiative with its Community Futures in 2016. The hope is that will happen in Powell River as well, said Boulanger.

“Hopefully next year other businesses will see what’s happened and what it did for their business storefronts, and hopefully we can do it again,” she added. “If you’re wanting to put your expression of interest in, get it in.”

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SPORTS »

Villa win streak comes to an end Powell River loses first game of season but still leads division DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

BAD KNEE: Powell River Villa midfielder Daniel Paul [number 7], shown here in a recent game, is out of the lineup indefinitely with a knee injury he suffered in Villa’s first loss of the season last weekend. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

A defensive miscue led to Powell River Villa SC suffering its first defeat of the 2018/2019 season on Saturday, October 13, in a 1-0 road loss to Victoria Highlanders FC. It is the only goal Villa’s stingy defence has allowed five games into the 18-game season and ended goalkeeper Matt Liknes’ string of clean sheets.

Villa remains in first place in Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 2 with 12 points on four wins, no ties

and one loss. The most remarkable statistic is Villa’s goal differential, scoring four times and allowing one against.

D e fe n c e w a s V i l l a ’s strength again in the club’s most recent game, but also its demise.

“The difference maker was our defensive play and not just the back line of Nick [Van’t Schip], Jarek [Long], Brandon [Rairie] and Dean [Thorsell], but also Jake Kenmuir and Kurtis Dennison were fantastic,” said Villa coach Chris McDonough. “We really didn't give them much. In the second half there was a little miscue and one of their guys got through the centre of our defence and beat Matt.”

Highlanders are an academy team of high-schoolaged players, well coached and fast, said McDonough.

Their speed might have been a factor, he added.

“We did a really good job of defending for a lot of the game and kind of relied on counterattacks to create our chances, which we had quite a few of, actually,” said McDonough. “It was a really entertaining game.”

Villa’s lineup is full of quick, attacking players and when they did get the ball on counterattack, the front end created some chances and probably could have had two goals in the first half, according to McDonough.

“Scott Sawchuk was in on a breakaway and their goalie made a great save,” said the coach. “He was going for the low post and managed to save that one and we had another couple of chances as well.”

Villa pushed forward near the end of the game, creat-

ing a few opportunities but could not cash in.

“Tough loss to lose 1-0 and probably one of our best games of the year,” added McDonough.

A more significant loss to the team for the rest of the season was an injury to veteran midfielder Daniel Paul.

“It looked to be a knee injury early in the second half; that set us back,” said McDonough. “He's been a really good player for us this year. He's definitely out for a while.”

Villa has a chance to get back to their winning ways when they take on the second last place team in the division, Vic West, in the first of two back-to-back home games at Timberlane Park on Saturday, October 20, and Saturday, October 27. Kick off for both games is 1:30 pm.

Kings come close to perfect weekend Resilient team takes two of four points on season’s longest road trip ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak contributor

It stood to be Powell River Kings’ most gruelling road trip of the season. Two games in the BC Hockey League’s most remote locations, five days on the road and more than 2,700 kilometres on the bus. When all was said and done, Powell River players showed the depth and resiliency they hope will propel them far this season.

On October 11, Powell River returned to Prince George for the first time since falling to the Spruce Kings in last year’s playoff series, which ended in five games.

After travelling up the day prior, and a game day skate, Powell River started strong with Ben Berard and Mitch Williams helping the Kings out to a 2-0 lead through 20 minutes. The teams traded goals in the second period, including Christian Buono making it a 3-1 game with Powell River’s first shorthanded

goal of the year.

Kings put the game beyond reach through Josh Coblenz’s first goal of the season early in the third period. Ethan Schmunk’s first BCHL goal into an empty net sealed a 5-2 win and Powell River’s seventh victory of the season.

“We came to Prince George on a long day, then practiced on a game day and came out strong in the first period by scoring twice,” said Kings head coach Tyler Kuntz.

“After that we faded a little; Mitch Adamyk came to the rescue and stole us a win.”

Adamyk stopped 35 shots over three periods of work.

The win was a measure of redemption from last year’s playoff loss for returning veterans, including Schmunk.

“The goal counts, even if it was empty net, but you still want to get one on a goalie,” said Schmunk of his first goal. “But I’ll take it.”

Following a travel day, Powell River arrived in Trail for an October 13 game against the Smoke Eaters.

It was the third game of the season between the two teams, with the series knotted at one game each.

Kings found themselves down 4-0 after a nightmarish first period and without captain Ben Berard,

who left the game with an upper body injury and did not return.

The second frame brought much more Kings offence as the team began to take the game to Trail and make inroads into the deficit. Newly acquired defenceman Ryan Pouliot scored his first BCHL goal early in the period, which was quickly followed by a nice rush down the ice capped by Ben Thomas’ second of the season.

Down 4-2 heading into the third period, defender Perry Winfree scored his first goal of the season after pinching down from the blueline to get the Kings within a single goal. However, that’s as close as the team would come, falling 4-3 despite outshooting Trail 10-3 in the final period.

Adamyk took the loss in goal, however, it was Hayden Missler who faced the bulk of the shots after replacing Adamyk following the first period.

“We got outworked [in the first period] plain and simple,” said Kings assistant coach Brock Sawyer. “We had to go in and regroup after 20, and we got a lot better the longer the game went on. We lost our top scorer, we pulled our goalie, we had guys exhausted at the end of the game,

INJURY REPORT: Powell River Kings leading scorer Ben Berard scored his 10th goal of the season in a 5-2 road win over Prince George Spruce Kings on October 18, but suffered an upper body injury two days later in Trail and had to leave the game. Smoke Eaters went on to win 4-3.

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but they hung in there and just kept battling and doing everything they could to tie the game; it just wasn’t meant to be.”

Powell River returns home to prepare for another road trip,

this time to Vancouver Island for three games in two and a half days.

The series begins in Cowichan on Friday, October 19, before games in Victoria on Saturday and Nanaimo on Sunday.

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George Ouellet A celebration of life takes place between 2 and 4 pm on Sunday, October 21, downstairs at Carlson Community Club.

Robert James Stutt December 20, 1914 October 7, 2018

Bob (Robert) was born to Wellington and Elsie Evelyn Stutt on December 20, 1914, the fourth of 14 children on their homestead near Moosomin, Saskatchewan.

He grew up on the farm and attended the nearby Fairmede School. After completing the eighth grade, Bob left school to seek work and help out with the family farm. He eventually became employed as a captain of a freighter navigating Lake Superior out of Hudson, Ontario. He also worked as an ice-road trucker driving a tractor on the Great Lakes during the winters.

In 1939, Bob made his way out to Vancouver and shortly afterward, moved to his permanent hometown of Powell River and worked in the Powell River mill for close to 40 years.

Dad proudly served his country by joining the BC Dragoons in 1941. He subsequently earned his sergeant stripes as a tank commander during World War II, fighting in North Africa, Italy (where he was wounded) and in Europe contributing to the liberation of Holland. He arrived back home in January 1946 and married Freda Bauman. They subsequently set up home on a small hobby farm in Wildwood, where they raised their four kids.

They enjoyed living in the community of Wildwood for many years. After retiring from the mill in 1979, he and Freda filled their retirement years by travelling across many parts of this great land and then moving to the community of Blue Mountain Estates.

Dad was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Freda, eight sisters and three brothers. He is survived by daughters Thelma (Dave) Parker, Lacombe, AB, and Jeannie Stutt of Edmonton, AB; his sons Dave (Cindy) Stutt of Barriere, BC, and Fred (Cathy) Stutt of Powell River; his sister Mary Scott of Victoria and his brother Garnie Stutt of Toronto, ON, along with nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

After Mom passed away in 2011, Dad found caregivers who went above and beyond to support him in his home until he was just shy of turning 101. At that time he moved to Willingdon Creek Village, where he again found awesome support and comfort. The family sends a huge thank-you to all these caregivers as he was completely spoiled, and boy did he know it!

He was our dad, grandpa, great-grandpa, and three months away from being a great-great grandpa, and always our hero.

Rest in peace, Sergeant Stutt.

In conjunction with his wishes, no funeral service will be held at this time as there will be a celebration of his life to be organized at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you consider making a donation to the charity of your choice in Bob’s name.

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Marion Ruth McKnight November 28, 1925 - September 8, 2018

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Ruth, in her 93rd year of life.

Born on the Prairies, Ruth moved to BC to pursue a teaching career. She taught on the Sunshine Coast, Texada Island and in Powell River, where she met her husband of 65 years Gene.

Ruth was a woman of infinite wisdom and lived life with courage, compassion and humour. She is survived by her husband Gene, daughters Joanne and Catharine, son David, their spouses, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

A date for the celebration of Ruth’s life will be announced in the near future.

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Robert MacNeil MacDonald Bob passed away at Powell River General Hospital on Friday October 12, 2018. He was born in MacGregor, Manitoba, on September 10, 1921.

He spent most of his school years in the area of Edson, Alberta, and the Alberta Coal Branch. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces and spent five and a half years overseas in Europe.

He met his wife Frances soon after returning to Canada and they spent their working years in the oilfields of Alberta and Saskatchewan. After retirement, they moved to Powell River to be with family.

Bob was active in the Royal Canadian Legion in every community they lived in. He volunteered for many building fundraising committees to raise skating and curling rinks. He loved to coach hockey and emphasized good sportsmanship.

Left to mourn are his daughter Nina, her husband Gary Mussellam and grandson Brian (Megan), and three greatgrandchildren Gabe, Joanna and Georgia; also his brother Archie and nieces Joanne and Karen of Edmonton, his sisterin-law Betty Lou Weir of Edmonton, three nephews Doug, Bruce and Rob, and niece Laurie Laberge of Hinton, Alberta.

A service will be held at the United Church on Saturday, October 27, at 1 pm. Donations to Powell River Hospice Society are welcome.

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June 5, 1938 - October 18, 2008 It’s been a decade since you left us, yet we feel your presence every day.

Always in our thoughts Forever in our hearts Lesley and family

Michael Edward Dulmage Celebration of life for Michael Edward Dulmage (Dikki) will be held on October 20, 2018 at the Carlson Club upstairs hall, from 12 to 4 pm. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Please come and celebrate with us.

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1030 Births Whitney Lee Rose Fontaine Jennifer Lee Cockwell and Jesse Wayne Fontaine are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Whitney Lee Rose Fontaine, born on September 28, 2018 at 7:17 am.

Thank you to the staff at Powell River General Hospital.

1215 General Employment Le Club Bon Accueil recherche un/une commis de bureau. La personne devra être bilingue et posséder de l’expérience dans le travail de bureau et comptabilité, être autonome et responsable, avoir de l’entregent et des habilités sur ordinateur. Soumettre lettre de présentation et CV au Club Bon Accueil, 5110 Avenue Manson, Powell River V8A3P1 ou par courriel au admin@clubbonaccueil.com. description de taches disponible.

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The applicant must be proficient in speaking and writing English and French, as required to carry out office duties.

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Good interpersonal skills are essential in this position.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume to the Club Bon Accueil, 5110 Manson Avenue, Powell River V8A3P1. Job description available upon request.

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1205 Career Opportunities

2215 Heavy Equipment

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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO: Patricia Theatre, Powell River, B.C. Under the Warehouse Lien Act, Chapter 480, Section 4.

Personal goods deposited by you on September 27, 2013 at Malaspina Self Storage, Unit # 19, 3095 Masters Road, will be seized and sold to recover unpaid storage charges of $748.00 plus accruing charges and costs incurred. Full amount owing must be received in our office by October 31, 2018 or the contents of the storage locker may be sold at public auction, date to be announced.

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2009 FREIGHTLINER Diesel DDT15, new gravel box and pump, high-lift elect tarp, 18 speed Eaton transmission, new seats. $85,000 OBO 604.578.0777.

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STORM & SKY Two sweet female budgie birds seeking new roost!

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

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CLYDE Young Catahoula leopard/shepherd mix dog, likes children.

ROMEO, SAFFRON & SHADES Beautiful Cockatiels seeking bird lovers.

JAMIE & EMILY Sweet pair of young, white, female rats.

SUNNY This super handsome male, young, short-haired, orange Tabby cat would love a cuddle!

STORM Young grey and white male cat, let down by humans.

LUCILLE Pretty, young, black and white, short-haired kitten.

HUGH Handsome short-haired, brown tabby cat.

MIA & ROCKY Young, very pretty, female, brown tabby cats.

KITTENS Oodles of gorgeous cuties!

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Personal goods deposited by you on May 11, 2017 at Malaspina Self Storage, Unit # 4 and # 5, 3095 Masters Road, will be seized and sold to recover unpaid storage charges of $399.00 plus accruing charges and costs incurred. Full amount owing must be received in our office by October 31, 2018 or the contents of the storage locker may be sold at public auction, date to be announced.

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Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, oak kitchen, washer and dryer, attached carport, electric heat, N/S, references required. $1,700 per month plus utilities, available November 1. Email sunsea@ telus.net with your details including your phone number.

LUND PARTIALLY furnished, cottage for two on the lake, available for November, N/S, references required, $650 plus utilities. Call 604.485.4052 or 604.483.1734.

2145 Wanted KITCHEN CUPBOARDS, large set preferred, will consider all condition and types, please call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com OLDER SMALL displacement motorcycle running or not. Call 604.485.0301.

WANTED ROTOTILLER, rear-tine tiller preferred. A machine with large wheels with tines located on the back of the machine. Call 604.414.4598 or email rarch123@gmail.com WELDED ALUMINUM boat, 20’ to 24’, four stroke, power preferred. Text 604.414.4598.

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

HEATED STORAGE units now available at Oceanside Resort, sizes are 8x9, 9x9 and 12x9. Starting from $90 per month call 604.485.2435.

6030 Houses for Sale HOUSE FOR sale by owner, to make appointments to view call 604.483.4289.

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

QT APARTMENTS, available November 1, $725 per month, includes hydro and basic cable. References required. Call 604.485.3711.

6965 Suites for Rent 3 BEDROOM upper level suite. Utilities, cable and WIFI included. Semi furnished, $1,500 a month plus damage deposit. Call 604.344.2138.

NEWER 2 bedroom adult oriented furnished or unfurnished suite at Oceanside Resort. Heat, hydro, cable & internet included, 1 year lease required, security deposit and references required. $1,300/ month 604.485.2435.

9185 Boats 20’ DOUBLE Eagle Trailer, four cylinder volvo diesel duo prop, lots of extras. Call 604.483.3122.

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

40’ TOLLYCRAFT cruiser, twin gas V-8 engines, extras, great shape, $60,000 OBO, 604.414.3960.

MARTIN 29 sailboat, mainsail three genoas, storm jib, 10hp inboard Volvo diesel, $7,500.

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2008 TACOMA TRD Quad Cab, 195,000 kms, 4.0 auto, 6” lift, 35” tires, $16,900 OBO. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@live.ca

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1998 270 SEARAY Limited Edition, excellent condition, 690hrs, new motor, trailer,new tarps, lots of bells and whistles $30,000 Call 604.414.8596.

604.485.7927 9145 Cars 1995 WHITE BMW, 295,000 kms, 4 door, 6 cylinder, excellent condition, runs great, $4,500, call 1.604.788.3036 or 604.483.4437.

2006 DODGE Charger RT 5.7, many extras, garage kept, all receipts, pictures available.

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2008 WHITE Trail Blazer, just serviced, new battery, 4WD, $3,800 OBO 604.483.5652.

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9160 Trucks & Vans 1977 CHEVROLET half tonne long box, 2 W.D. collector plates, $4,200. Call 604.487.0680.

1993 DODGE Diesel Ext Cab 4x4, 140,000 kms, automatic, aftermarket 4” exhaust, turbo housing and injectors, engine brake, $17,900. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@ live.ca 2001 7 SEATER VW Eurovan, asking $11,500. Power everything, strong newer V6 engine, convertible queen bed 604.486.7070.

2010 GT Mustang Convertible V8 4.6L. Duel Shift, all the g o o d i e s . 11 , 0 0 0 k m s . $22,000. 604.485.9586.

IT’S A BEAUTY! 2007 Toyota Solera Convertible, mint condition, 165,000 kms, yours for $10,900, call 604.485.6396.

9185 Boats 1988 2858 Bayliner Contessa, New Volvo 350 High Performance Duo-prop, propane stove/oven, three batteries. Comes with 9’ Zodiac, 6 hp outboard. Can be seen at Powell Lake C25, $17,900 OBO. Call 604.483.6060 or 485.9525.

1995 TROHPY 2002WA, 2006 Merc Optimax 150HP, Yamaha 9.9, Sounder, Big Cuddy, 2 Fish Lockers, Wired for Scotty Downriggers.

Reliable and affordable boat, many recent updates, ready to fish! $12,500 604.223.5674.

19’ CALAIS 61 hours on 210 HP V6, leg rebuilt 2016,two scotty electric downriggers, good overall condition, $13,500. Call 604.414.8155.

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9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1996 BIG Foot 10.6’ camper, 3-piece bathroom, winter furnace package, basement, solar panel, $4,900, no mold, no leaks. Call 604.483.8050 or email rapp@live.ca 2007 24’ KEYSTONE Cougar, 5th wheel, good condition, $14,000 OBO. Call 604.483.6641.

2085 Garage Sales 4041 Westview Avenue Saturday, October 20 & Sunday, October 21 9 am to 2 pm Rain or shine, big sale, lots of Christmas stuff, skill-saw and Bosch coffee maker.

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