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CAREFREE COMMUTE: Quentin Smith, president of Pacific Coastal Airlines, chose the quality of life in Powell River and a regular commute to work in Vancouver. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

Region draws city commuters Lower cost of homes makes small communities appealing to those who can make the move MEGAN COLE Peak contributor

The rat race of living and working in an urban centre often includes lengthy, high-stress commutes, increasing housing

costs and a work-life balance that can include more work than life.

When Quentin Smith, president of Pacific Coastal Airlines, decided to return with his wife and family to Powell River in October 2014, where he went to high school, it was the lifestyle of a small community that drew them.

“I knew the area,” said Smith. “Both my wife and I love the outdoors. We’d been living in Vancouver for about 30 years and just needed to get out of the city.”

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Smith, who commutes to Vancouver for work, said when he was living in the Lower Mainland his daily drive to the office wasn’t as long as some other city residents, but he noticed a change when he went from commuting by car to by air.

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Daily commute costs too heavy for most residents 1« COMMUTERS mute was only 15 minutes, but what I found coming up here is, even though the commute time is longer, it’s time I can spend for business, or personal transition and quiet time before I get home.”

When Smith found himself behind the wheel driving to and from work in Vancouver, he said he was in traffic, unable to focus on anything else other than driving and the other commuters around him.

“Now I sit at the back of the plane, work on my computer and prepare for my day. Commuting by air has actually improved my productivity,” he said.

Other smaller BC cities such as Gibsons, Nanaimo and Squamish have gained attention from commuters who have chosen affordable real estate in communities that are still relatively close to Vancouver.

While flight service between Powell River and Vancouver airports could make commuting to larger cities easier for some, Scott Randolph, City of Powell River manager of economic development, said the city’s resident-attraction campaign (RAC) has largely been targeting entrepreneurs and telecommuters.

“Our focus over the first year of the campaign has really been on young families who are entrepreneurial and are able to do their jobs from anywhere,” he said.

The RAC was launched in January 2015, in partnership between City of Powell River and Tourism Powell River, to promote the city

NEW HEIGHTS: Pacific Coastal Airlines president Quentin Smith and other businesspeople have traded in the high housing costs in the Lower Mainland for commutes that can include airplanes. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

as a destination for those looking to relocate for work, lifestyle and investment opportunities.

According to Randolph, unlike Gibsons, Sechelt or Nanaimo, which are one ferry away from the Horseshoe Bay or Tsawwassen ferry

terminals, Powell River is not likely to become an option for daily commuters.

“The people we’ve attracted are largely people who are able to work remotely and then go to the main office one or two times a month for meetings when

they need to, and that’s been our focus, because daily commuting is largely out of reach,” he said.

Randolph said increasing housing costs in Vancouver, Toronto and other urban centres have been positively impacting Powell River.

“The increasing cost of housing in Vancouver has given us an advantage,” he said. “There hasn’t been a mass migration, but we are seeing a trickle of people coming to Powell River because of the cost of living in the city.”

Due to incomplete census information, Randolph said he has not been able to quantify the numbers yet, but said there is anecdotal information to suggest many people have been making the move to Powell River from bigger cities in favour of affordable housing and a better quality of life.

“If you look at the Powell River real estate market right now, the inventory has tightened,” he said. “There isn’t a lot out there under $300,000 and decent. That speaks to an increased interest in our city. Vancouver has reached a point now where ownership of a single, detached home is completely out of reach for the majority of people. They are starting to look at other options.”

The affordability of Powell River real estate has meant buyers are being pushed out of the Lower Mainland and into markets such as Powell River, said Neil Frost, Powell River Sunshine Coast Real Estate Board president.

“For owners in Vancouver and other areas with very high property values, they are finding they can cash out and either be mortgage-free here or move up the property ladder of the quality of homes they can afford, like waterfront property,” said Frost. “Having said that, many people are coming here for quality of life, not

just based on affordability or value.”

Frost said even though real estate agents in the area have been seeing buyers coming up from Vancouver for several years, he said the flow of buyers coming to check out Powell River has been steady through the winter when typically it trails off in December and picks up again in early spring.

Similar to Smith and Randolph, Frost said he expects the number of daily commuters from Powell River will remain low, with interest remaining among telecommuters or those who can work remotely and only need to visit Vancouver occasionally.

Smith and Randolph agree that new technology is allowing many people to work remotely where possible, which keeps them from having to be onsite for meetings and other business.

Smith said he has seen regular flyers aboard the plane when he makes the trip down to Vancouver, but he has not seen a huge increase in those choosing to make the commute from Powell River.

“You definitely see some people who know there is a nice lifestyle here, and it is relatively close to Vancouver, which works for them,” said Smith. “You can get a house and property in Powell River for a quarter of what it would be in Vancouver, and the money you can put in your pocket by leaving Vancouver goes a long way to helping figure out the solutions of how to get to the Lower Mainland for work.”

Peak Publishing welcomes reporter Dave Brindle is the newest member of the Peak’s editorial staff, and is responsible for reporting on community events, human interest, education and health.

He has enjoyed a long career in the news media, primarily in private and public broadcasting.

Brindle started out as a radio and TV sports reporter in his hometown of Regina, Saskatchewan. He was with CBC Radio and

TV in Calgary, Alberta for 15 years where he gained a national profile as a network anchor and host for CBC’s original cable news network, Newsworld.

In 1999, Brindle moved to Vancouver where he obtained his B.A., with a double major in English Literature and Religious Studies at the University of British Columbia. After graduating he returned to broadcasting, producing and hosting the popular radio talk

show, Dave Brindle Show on Talk 1410.

In 2010, like so many Powell River newcomers, he moved here on a whim and stayed.

“Why would I want to be anywhere else?” said Brindle.

“I’m really excited to be returning to the news business with the Peak,” said Brindle. “I look forward to writing stories about our community that make this place so special for all of us who are lucky enough to live here.”

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Tla’amin Nation voices opposition to fishery

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Officials meet to discuss effects of commercial opening on herring stocks CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

person, the department has received Tla’amin council’s resolution. Tla’amin representatives and DFO officials met Monday, March 7 to discuss concerns with a potential opening.

DFO has identified over 6,000 tons of herring in the waters in front of Powell River and Tla’amin in its

Rainer, DFO communications advisor.

“Openings, including any potential openings in Area 15, depend on a number of factors, including the distribution of herring stocks and spawn, as well as in-season discussions and communication with first nations and industry,” said Rainer.

We understand and appreciate that people need to make a living, but sustainability needs to be a part of that discussion.

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most recent assessment.

The department’s annual fisheries-management plan, developed through consultation with first nations, commercial harvesters and other stakeholders in advance of the upcoming herring season, supports a commercial harvest in the Strait of Georgia, said Michelle

DFO’s primary management objectives for Pacific herring are to conserve and protect stocks, said Rainer.

“After the science-based conservation priority is met, DFO must balance a number of considerations in management of the fishery,” she said. “These include indigenous rights and economic

opportunities, as well as economic opportunities for commercial harvesters.”

The seine opening near Denman Island wrapped up over the weekend after meeting its 8,400-tonne quota. A gill net opening has begun with an 11,000-tonne quota.

At the meeting, Williams informed DFO that Tla’amin Nation would oppose any effort to allow gill netters to fish in Area 15, he said.

In the mid-1980s, DFO had a commercial herring roe opening that depleted the stock so severely that close to 30 years later Powell River residents were surprised to see the milky white waters return to area beaches.

“Before it would be solid white out here for a week,” said Williams. “It was bountiful then; that one opening just devastated it. The herring are resilient enough that they keep trying to come back, but it’s only in the last few years we have been getting some patchy

spawns, nothing like the traditional spawns we were used to.”

DFO ran two test boats through Area 15 last week collecting data on fish-stock levels, but did not identify enough fish for a commercial opening. And while an opening may not occur this year, Williams said that he is equally concerned about next year.

Tla’amin is one of several BC first nations who dispute DFO’s stock analysis, saying it is much smaller than claimed. Heiltsuk on the central coast, the Haida on Haida Gwaii and the Nuuchah-nulth on Vancouver Island’s west coast have all expressed opposition to herring fisheries in their areas in the past few years.

In recent years, Heiltsuk blockaded the commercialherring fleet and occupied the DFO’s main office, Haida worked out an agreement to keep Haida Gwaii closed and Nuu-chah-nulth failed in an attempt to obtain a court order to stop the fishery.

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Tla’amin Nation has officially opposed the possibility of a commercial herring roe fishery being opened in Area 15, the waters around Tla’amin Nation and Powell River.

Tla’amin passed a resolution at its Wednesday, March 2, meeting to send a strong message to Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) that it would oppose efforts if such a commercial opening happened on its traditional territory.

“We haven’t been able to exercise our right or practice our traditions of herring roe gathering and drying because the herring haven’t been around for 30 years,” said Clint Williams, Tla’amin chief councillor. “We understand and appreciate that people need to make a living, but sustainability needs to be a part of that discussion.”

Williams said he is concerned that DFO is putting a commercial opening as a priority before conservation and providing his people with a food-fishery opening.

If the opening happens, it will be right in the heart of the band’s traditional fishing territory, an area negotiated as part of Tla’amin’s final agreement with the federal government.

Tla’amin’s resolution states that “if the decision of DFO is to proceed with the commercial herring fishery, Tla’amin Nation will take steps to restrain the mismanagement of the fishery.”

According to a DFO spokes-

Powell River RCMP is still on the hunt for two suspects who approached a p a i r o f We s t v i e w Elementary School stud e n t s o n T h u r s d a y, February 25, and offered them a ride in their car.

The two men are described as caucasian, between 20 and 30 years old, with short hair and wearing baseball caps and black shirts. One of the men had a heavy, dark beard.

RCMP constable Tim Kenning said the incident is not “the norm” for Powell River and police are still trying to confirm the seriousness of it. “ We don’t actually know what the suspects’ intentions were,” said Kenning. “Was it the more scary side of things, or was it an attempt at humour? We haven’t determined that.”

Westview school principal Scott Fisher sent a letter home to parents the day of the incident, asking them to warn children and reinforce the idea of “stranger danger.”

“That was a success,” said Kenning, “that the school took the initiative to send out that notice.”

Kenning confirmed the incident was not connected to a similar one on January 6. In that case, an 11-year-old boy was approached by a young man parked outside a local fast food restaurant.

“If you are approached by a stranger and you are uncomfortable, remove yourself from the equation and go tell someone you trust,” said Kenning.

“In this case the kids did the right thing and told a teacher.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Powell River RCMP at 604.485.6255, or anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.8477.

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A study on regional recreation has already garnered almost twice as many responses from the public than first expected and expectations are high for total number of responses by the close date of Tuesday, March 15.

The Regional Recreation Initiative Study, being facilitated by the City of Powell River, is being used to develop the city’s 10-year recreation plan, exploring how parks, recreation and culture services might best be provided throughout the region, said Ray Boogaards, director of parks, recreation and culture.

Boogaards has been leading the almost year-long expanded regional recreation initiative study with the help of Powell River Recreation Complex manager Neil Pukesh, key staff members in his department and local communications firm Infinity Multimedia.

The study began last spring and included almost 60 community focus group sessions throughout the Powell River region, excluding Lasqueti Island. Starting in January, the focus of the study shifted to having residents complete a recreation survey, which can be completed online, on paper or at one of several mobile electronic kiosks.

The parks director reported to city council recently the team has increased its expectations for the number of responses they expect; they now hope to collect 3,000 surveys by the deadline.

“Our goal was to make between 900 to 1,000. We thought that would be a pretty good representation of the community,” said Boogaards. “Statistics are better, more accurate, when you’ve got a

SURVEY SAYS: City of Powell River Parks, Recreation and Culture is continuing to collect the results of its regional recreation survey. Close to 2,000 residents, including Bobby Turcotte [foreground] and Clint Noble [background], have submitted responses through the kiosks, online and on paper.

The survey concludes March 15. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

bigger sample size.”

Bobby Turcotte, a southof-town resident, recently completed the survey at one of the kiosks set up at the recreation complex.

Turcotte said he is pleased to see the efforts being made to ask residents in the electoral areas and the city what they would like to see.

“It’s quite complete and thorough of a survey,” said Turcotte.

Though spearheaded by the city’s recreation department, the project received the go ahead by chief administrative officers from Powell River Regional District, City of Powell River and Tla’amin Nation.

The $40,000 in-depth study’s aim is to capture even more detailed feedback than previous higher level looks at recreation services in the city, and examine how residents throughout the region participate in recreational programs and facilities to find out what types of programming they want offered in the future.

Boogaards added that inside the city, the work will pro-

vide the data for a 10-year recreation and culture plan.

“We want to know what people enjoy doing, so at that point we can start planning for what kind of activities we will proceed with, and not only programs, but also facilities,” said Boogaards.

Through community focus group sessions, three broad barriers to participating in recreation programming have been identified, including ones around transportation, costs of participating and communications. With the high levels of people living under the poverty line, the study may push the city to expand its recreation financial aid program, said Boogaards.

The team is currently compiling the data from the community sessions and writing reports. Boogaards said the study’s results will be released to the public before the group presents it to the three local governments.

He added that any public feedback collected on the study’s results will also be collected and presented to local government.

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RESCUE THE RESCUERS: Retired ambulance paramedic Ken McLeish has continued to advocate on behalf of his first-responder colleagues dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

[suicide] occurs, and probably has been occurring more than we realize, in our civilian first responders,” said Southcott.

Despite post-incident debriefing for first responders, many continue to process what they have seen and experienced on the job long after.

A professional culture of denying these difficulties has contributed greatly to what McLeish called “a silent

and unreported epidemic.”

“Over the years most people tuck it away until they get to that critical stage when they break,” said McLeish, “then they are not good for much anymore and quite often they kill themselves.”

In 2015 alone, McLeish estimates 13 BC first responders committed suicide and “these are only the ones that have been reported,” he said.

In the 10 years prior to his retirement in 2003, McLeish

Trash Bash combats dumping CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River’s annual Trash Bash organizers are again looking at including drop off of larger residential items as a preemptive measure to illegal backcountry dumping, said Inger-Lise Burns, an event organizer.

Trash Bash volunteers collected 26 tons of illegally dumped garbage and large residential appliances in 2015, more than double the amount collected the year prior.

Burns said she thinks the amount of illegal dumping, despite being a persistent problem in Powell River, is decreasing due in part to the Powell River Regional District (PRRD) event, which began in 2011.

“That does not mean we should slack off our efforts at all though,” she said.

Last year had a $16,400 budget to pay for tipping fees and run the event and PRRD has requested a $1,000 increase from City of Powell River to bring its total contribution up to $5,000.

While the request raised questions at a recent city committee of the whole meeting, Mac Fraser, chief administra-

tive officer, told council he thought the increase was warranted and called it “money well spent.” Council has yet to vote on the increase.

Burns attributes last year’s doubling of garbage to the event including residential appliances and other larger items from people’s homes, not to an increase in illegal dumping.

Last year, the one-day event allowed residents to drop off items including mattresses, fridges, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, clean wood waste, scrap metal, car tires and furniture.

Volunteer pickup was provided for people with mobility issues. Household garbage was not included.

Burns said this year organizers will be more vigilant to ensure people are not trying to dispose of regular household garbage.

“Part of the intent of adding these extra household items was to prevent their illegal dumping,” said Burns.

In 2014, volunteer collectors brought in 10.25 tons of waste, a decrease of about two tons from the year before.

In 2012, 14 tons was collected, about three tons less than the previous year.

Those numbers, explained Burns, vary

from year to year because of the number of volunteers who participate and do not necessarily reflect the amount of illegally dumped trash available for collection.

Burns said that by giving the public a chance to dispose of larger items that may have otherwise become illegally dumped, the event has added a preemptive element to it.

Trash-bashers will also have a new tool for increasing the efficiency of their efforts. Burns explained that a smartphone app called TrashOut will make cleanup easier. The app provides users with a platform to report GPS coordinates of illegal dumpsites and include a photo and a description of the contents of the dump.

Burns said the answer to the dumping is not necessarily to just give the public an easy way to dispose of items.

The solution must also include public education on repurposing and learning how to fix items, she said.

“The bigger questions are whether we really need to be getting rid of these items,” said Burns, “and if they really are at the end of their lifespans.”

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City of Powell River council has voted to support making it easier for BC emergency first responders dealing with psychological trauma to submit workplace disability claims.

Powell River resident and retired BC Ambulance paramedic Ken McLeish requested letters of support for Vancouver-Hastings MLA Shane Simpson’s amendment bill, currently before the provincial legislature.

Council, at its Thursday, March 3, meeting, voted in favour of sending a letter to BC’s minister responsible for labour, Shirley Bond, urging the government’s support for the bill.

“This small change to the Workers Compensation Act will eliminate a part of it that requires these people suffering mental illness to attach it to a particular incident,” said councillor Rob Southcott.

The cumulative nature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has become well-known as the country continues to come to terms with the increasing number of suicides in the Canadian military.

“We’ve also found that

said he personally knew of 12 members that, after suffering from growing depression and an increasing inability to function on the job, took their own lives.

McLeish has continued his work helping paramedics file WorkSafeBC claims since retiring. In his letter, he states that several Canadian provinces have already made similar changes and now it is time for BC to step up.

He explained that while the provincial government does not dispute the cumulative nature of the on-thejob psychological trauma, help does not come quickly enough for many.

“Even when we have that diagnosis, treatment takes forever to get, and it’s not always the most appropriate treatment,” he said.

Adding this presumptive clause, he explained, will speed the process up and get first responders the help they need to recover and go back to work.

It is estimated that one in three first responders, including 911 operators, paramedics, police, sheriffs, corrections officers and firefighters, will be affected by post-traumatic stress disorder at some point in their careers.

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Library names new literacy centre Board of trustees honours Tla’amin elder Elsie Paul JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

A literacy centre at the new Powell River Public Library location will bear the name of esteemed Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul.

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Noreault suggested the naming to library board trustee Linda Rosen, who was also part of the planning committee for the recent recognition event at Dwight Hall honouring the Tla’amin elder for decades of service to the community.

Rosen and Noreault agreed it was important to recognize Paul’s literacy efforts within the community.

“It was a brilliant idea with a really great connection for the literacy program,” said Rosen.

new library, announced on Saturday, March 5, at the An Evening for Elsie recognition event, was the idea of chief librarian Terry Noreault and the library’s board of trustees.

“Elsie has been instrumental in rejuvenating the Tla’amin language and contributing to local literacy,” said Noreault, “so in addition to all of the other things she has done for our whole community, that’s a special thing that fits well in the mission of the library.”

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Run by Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP), the centre will provide adult-literacy services for the public and is a valuable partnership for the library, according to Noreault.

“We already do programs in cooperation with PREP and they have so many goals in common that having an office in the library works out nicely for our cooperation,” said Noreault. “It will serve as a great place for adults to find out about literacy services.”

PREP adult literacy coordinator Megan Dill just began the new position and has been doing volunteer literacy tutoring services oneon-one with adults since September.

Dill said the library location will be much more visible and accessible than its current Marine Avenue location, which has a flight of stairs.

Dill added she is looking forward to staffing the new literacy centre named after Paul.

“I’m really honoured,” said Dill, “and I’m excited to be part of the new space.”

NAMING HONOUR: Powell River Public Library announced at a Friday, March 4, event honouring Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul that it will be naming its new location’s literacy centre the Elsie Paul Literacy Centre. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

Noreault explained that PREP has already donated $5,000 toward the literacy centre.

PREP and those who make additional donations will be recognized as donors toward the centre, as part of the library board’s campaign to

raise $1.4 million toward the cost of the new library.

Those wishing to donate in the centre’s name can drop off cheques at the library made out to Powell River Public Library with Elsie Paul Literacy Centre noted on the cheque.

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A MacBook City bus was stolen from the business. Police A small plastic baggy containing white continue to investigate and anyone powder was left on Powell City with information on athis crimeRiver is asked bus.contact The substance determined to be to RCMP was at 604.485.6255 or cocaine and turned over to Powell River Crimestoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477).

RCMP. 2. AUGUST 23 3. THURSDAY, MARCH 3 4700 Joyce Avenue Saskatchewan and Alberni At 11:45 pm Avenue an RCMP officerStreet was An anonymous complainant reported making patrols when he observed a a possible impaired in the a parked green recycle bin ondriver fire in alley vehicle.a retail The store. sleeping was behind The firefemale department observed and holding drug extinguished paraphernaliathe in attended promptly her There handswas andno was wokentoand fire. damage the arrested. building A small amountproperty. of illegalAnyone drugs with was or surrounding located; theabout driverthisfaces the iscriminal information incident asked code charge RCMP of possession of a controlled to contact at 604.485.6255 or drug.

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Organizers of returning event prepare to host games this summer CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

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Work continues on the Willingdon Beach amphitheater, but the recent wet weather has brought a temporary halt to crews being able to complete the seating.

The project is part of preparations for bringing logger sports back to Powell River this summer and is transforming part of the park. Organizers have erected two poles for tree climb event and stands for the springboard chop.

“Logger sports is only one weekend a year,” said Powell River Logger Sports president Bob Marquis. “What we’re building here will be used by the community.

It’s from the help of the community and we’re creating a legacy. It’s going to look fantastic.”

This year’s logger sports are planned for

July 15 to 17 and bring the event back to Powell River after an 11-year hiatus. The games will feature a number of championships in Canada, North America and World categories. Events will include axe throw, tree climb, men’s double-buck, springboard chop and hot saw, among others.

Marquis said the amphitheater’s location facing the Strait of Georgia sets it apart from any other in BC. “This is the best view in town,” he added.

Building crews are using three rows of forms to pour the seating, so the project will progress in stages as soon as the weather becomes drier, said Marquis.

When completed, the amphitheater will have a capacity for roughly 2,500 people and could be used for such events as openair concerts, theatre productions and movie nights in the park, said Marquis. He added that various groups have already suggested other uses for the facilities besides this year’s games in July.

Powell River Community Forest provided a $50,000 grant to allow organizers to buy the concrete blocks and the cement for the amphitheatre stands.

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Group awards Inclusion staffer Community connector Chris Weekes honoured for work inspiring residents with music JASON SCHREURS publisher@prpeak.com

A staff member of Inclusion Powell River was recently honoured with a provincial award for his efforts linking community through music, and his work has only just begun.

Inclusion’s community connector Chris Weekes was presented with a Widening Our World (WOW) Award

by Community Living BC (CLBC) on Friday, March 4, at Jean Pike Centre’s new ARC Community Theatre, an arts theatre that he has been instrumental in launching.

Weekes is one of five people in BC honoured with the award, chosen from 50 nominees. He said the award is a great way to promote Inclusion and the new community theatre.

“I’m very grateful to be one of the five people who were awarded,” said Weekes.

“It’s wonderful for Inclusion Powell River and it will certainly help to raise the profile of Inclusion and the ARC.” Weekes’ nomination by co-worker Lesley Thorsell, who works in employment services, was a welcome surprise to Inclusion executive director Lilla Tipton.

“I can’t think of anyone who deserves this more than Chris,” said Tipton. “He’s an example and a model for all of us.”

Weekes began his work with Inclusion when he moved here from Langley in October 2012. He incorporated music activities into his work from the start, including drum circles for Inclusion clients and the broader community.

Regular drum circles take place during colder months at Jean Pike Centre and at the Wharf at Westview during summer. Weekes said the community has welcomed him with open arms and he has been able to network with other musicallyinclined individuals and organizations.

“It’s been phenomenal,” said Weekes. “It’s a rich community that has a lot going for it, so starting off I was already ahead of the game. I’ve been fortunate to work with people who are enthusiastic about building community.”

Part of Weekes’ job in recent months as community connector has been launching the ARC, located inside the former Powell River Evangel Pentecostal Church at 7055 Alberni Street, which also houses some of Inclusion’s services.

Suitable for live music and community arts and culture gatherings, the theatre will see a full launch later this spring.

“It’s a really great space and when I became the community connector [in February 2015] I really saw its potential,” said Weekes. “We were using it for a lunch room and storage, but I knew when I saw it that it could be used for so much more.”

CLBC chief executive officer Seonag Macrae said individuals who are able to bring community together the way Weekes has are perfect candidates for the annual provincial awards.

“It seems to just come

DRUMMING COMMUNITY: Inclusion Powell River community connector Chris Weekes was recognized by Community Living BC on Friday, March 4, for his work helping people to develop connections and inspiration through music. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

natural to him and inclusion is something he wouldn’t even have to think about,” said Macrae. “He genuinely wants to be part of a community and that is why he is being honoured.”

WOW awards for building community have been given out in BC since 2009.

This year’s four other WOWs are being awarded to community leaders in Victoria and Chilliwack and two in Kelowna.

For more information on the awards go to communitylivingbc.ca.

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COURT BRIEFS Powell River Provincial Court, March 1-2, 2016 Driving while prohibited Sharon Marie Navarro-Valle (born 1973) was sentenced to 14 days in jail and given an 18-month driving prohibition for driving while prohibited after she was caught behind the wheel on January 2, 2016.

Navarro-Valle was also handed a suspended sentenced, one-year probation and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of $100 for theft under $5,000 for an offence that happened on August 28, 2015.

Additionally, Navarro-Valle was fined $500 for driving while prohibited, ordered to pay a $75 victim surcharge and prohib-

ited from driving for 18 months after she was caught behind the wheel on August 5, 2015.

Assaulting a police officer Reid Lawrence Fuller (born 1995) was given one-year probation and a conditional discharge for one count of assaulting a police officer on August 30, 2015. The court ordered him to pay $100 in victim surcharges.

Theft under $5,000 Ryan Ross (born 1959) received a suspended sentence, one-year probation and was levied a $100 victim surcharge after he plead guilty to one count of theft under $5,000 for an incident that occurred on October 10, 2015.

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Aging gracefully When I was younger and more cantankerous, I mistakenly thought older generations had narrower minds. My erroneous assumption was that as generations passed we became more and more educated on social issues and our minds became more open.

Under this false assumption, our parents would be less open-minded than us, making our grandparents even less open-minded and so on. It was easy for me to blame mistakes made in the past, such as discrimination of any kind, on previous generations and puff up my chest that today’s generation was so much better than that.

What changed my mind radically was spending more time with my elders as I grew older myself. I began listening more closely to their opinions on social issues and their stories about what they had faced when they were younger.

During the recent event, An Evening with Elsie, honouring Tla’amin Nation elder Elsie Paul’s contributions to our community, it struck me how much Paul has been able to inspire younger generations in the Powell River area to expand their knowledge of the past, as well as always strive to create a brighter future.

The one thing that will stick with me most from the wonderful ceremony for Paul is how fondly her children and grandchildren, as well as other younger members of Tla’amin Nation, spoke of her. The knowledge, support and ideas they and the rest of the What changed my mind radically community was spending more time with my have gleaned from Paul’s elders as I grew older myself. I open-mindedbegan listening more closely to ness is truly their opinions on social issues and amazing.

Earlier this their stories about what they had week I snuck faced when they were younger. away on a coffee break to help celebrate my grandfather’s birthday. He recently turned 82 and is very close in age to Paul, who is 84.

A fisherman all of his life and always one to speak his mind, my grandfather taught me to have strong opinions, make quick decisions and think on my feet. When I was younger I thought he was strict and, at times, unfair.

Some of his opinions seemed narrow-minded. As he has aged, he has become more mellow and thoughtful. He runs on instinct and speaks in common sense. He cares about all people and will defend the underdog every time. I absolutely admire him for that.

My wife’s 93-year-old grandmother came to visit us in Powell River this past weekend, from a tiny village of 200 people in Kelliher, Saskatchewan, via my in-laws’ house in Victoria.

Soon after arriving at our Townsite home she downed a raw Okeover oyster, the first time she had ever tried one. Later that night she was greeted at the Old Courthouse Inn, where she was staying, by owner JP Brosseau dressed in full drag, including a beautiful, floor-length gown and sensational wig. When my wife asked her grandma what she thought of that, her grandma replied, quite simply, “He was such a nice man!”

Older generations teach younger generations about right and wrong, and sometimes we stumble along the way and forget our path. Our elders do their best to stick around as long as they can to remind us when we have strayed.

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By Judi Tyabji Since last October, I have enjoyed the services of Pacific Coastal Airlines to commute from Powell River to Vancouver on Mondays and Fridays. I am a seasoned commuter and when we had fog recently I opted to take the ferry.

This was my first fog event since we lost bus service and when the second flight was cancelled I took a cab to Horseshoe Bay to make the 9:20 am ferry (ouch).

I have been on the ferry when the chief steward has announced folks needed a ride between ferries and have given people rides several times; always a good experience.

When I walked on ferry, I went to the chief steward’s office, explained I was from Powell River and my flight had been fogged

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out. I asked if they could announce a Powell River person needing a ride.

To my astonishment, they would not. They also replied that there won’t be anyone from Powell River on this ferry anyway, which was a ridiculous statement.

I feel badly for the seniors and families trying to travel right now. They must feel trapped.

When I asked if they knew there was no bus between the ferries, I was told they did, and that’s why they wouldn’t make announcements, because they were being asked almost every day.

I stated that I wanted to be clear they understood: I had to go home to Powell River, flights

were grounded due to fog, there was no bus and I had taken a taxi from Vancouver airport to walk on the ferry. I was sure I could get a ride if they made an announcement. Yes, they understood.

At that point, the chief steward offered me a piece of paper and pen to make a sign and walk around if I felt comfortable with that. I told her I certainly did not.

I had also posted on social media for a ride between ferries. The end result? Not a single chance to travel from Vancouver to Powell River when there is a fog event, unless I purchased a one-way car rental (extremely expensive if I could find one) or a taxi between ferries (extremely expensive if I could find one).

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LETTERS » Check record, not age Our government is allowing [Insurance Corporation of BC] to discriminate with impunity against our seniors [“Assessments for aging drivers,” February 24].

For over 100 years, we had an individual driving record that would last until the end of your life, with no exceptions as long as you can pass a road test.

Driving is a way of life; from the time you first started to drive it was in our DNA. We need it for life itself. It’s like restricting your ability to breath.

[The provincial government] claims [its] concern is the public’s safety. Don’t you think the seniors should get that concern? Taking away their way of life when they reach the age of 80 puts them in

the most stressful position. They lose contact with all their friends and family, volunteering and helping other seniors lead a productive life after retirement.

All of this was taken away just because after 100 years you assume seniors over 80 don’t have the smarts they used to have.

Instead of checking their driving record and praising them for a

good driving record, they ignore that and give them an alternative; take the computer test or lose your licence.

What effect the computer has on seniors, which, by the way, has nothing to do with driving ability. They implicate doctors in their scheme to make them look credible. I’m sure doctors may not be aware because they are concerned

for their patient’s health.

The computer is designed to make senior’s fail. I was very much a part of my friend’s cruel and mean-spirited experiment, which is a disaster. There is serious damage being done. How can they get away with this fraud and not have government oversight?

Richard Dignard Alberni Street

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What are your thoughts on the regional recreation survey?

BOBBY TURCOTTE Dixon Road The survey itself is quite thorough and the parks in the city are good, especially for children. We use the recreation facilities a lot.

The survey is a good idea.

CLINT NOBLE River Road I like what they are doing with the survey and the services that are offered for Tla’amin.

DANNY BEDFORD CRANBERRY STREET I think the survey is a great idea. It’s good to get as much input as possible on what people like to do and what they use.

Powell River’s recreation options are one of the reasons we moved here

JACK BEARDMORE Jordan Street I think it’s great to get input from the general public.

Anything we can do to encourage youth to get more active, we should do.

CAM VANZELLA Whelan Avenue Recreation is important for health, so is asking people what kinds of facilities they want.

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residents of Powell River, I have two wonderful stepchildren and a niece on the lower coast. My stepson was able to pick me up and drive me to Earls Cove. Without the family connection, I would have been stranded.

There are two solutions to this situation, neither are difficult. One: our mayor and council should write a public letter to BC Ferries asking them to institute an announcement system or ride-share board on both ferries as an interim

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Unfair tax

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solution. Two: our local levels of government should work with BC Transit on a shuttle between ferries, with stops in Sechelt and Pender Harbour to add viability.

I feel badly for the seniors and families trying to travel right now. They must feel trapped.

This situation is likely a serious impediment to economic development.

Judi Tyabji is a former Liberal MLA and Powell River city councillor.

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I understand a group of in1989-90 because the practice (at Powell River airport), on Bill C-51 [“Council supGiven that the bill treats common good is essential. of assessing property only of 20 years of Willingdon ports resolution,” April 22]. the economy as a matter of I think most would also dividuals disrupted a recent It is important to note national security, some have agree that systems of taxaconsultation meetevery two years resulted in Beach incinerator ash. This ds budget worwhat 00But ybe5fair. el at im ox tion must ing to attack City of Powell dramatic jumps in property ash was tested as early as Bill C-51 is designed to pro- expressed the concern that pr ap be t mus demon- is fair? Is it fair if those who River Council’s pointsprotest dsoview an ds tectedCanadians’ security reasonable values—and assessed values. 1995 and it was shown to ce peaceful or w 0 35 t ex that we can enjoy our free- strations against things like have earned less, inherited plan to reduce the ld nolevflat tax It now assesses property ev- have tters shoutoxic Leexceedingly ery year and that problem is els of copper, lead and zinc dom. Yes, it is designed to LNG, pipelines, or logging less or acquired fewer as- over a period of seven years largely solved. The flat tax is a [“Concerns about airport strike against one kind of will be treated as terrorist sets are expected to pay the in order to re-establish fairsolution to a problem that no landfill bubble to the sur- freedom—the freedom of a acts under Bill C-51. The bill exact same amount as those ness in taxation as laid out terrorist to operate against originally stated that activity who have earned more, in- in the 2014 sustainable longer exists. We will be well face,” October 2012].

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erished people in the world.

Carmen is anything but an ordinary crew member aboard the extraordinary ship. The 28-year-old’s job is as a chef leading the galley team to feed 400 shipmates, not easy for someone born with Apert syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that prevents the normal growth of bones.

“Your fingers and your toes are fused together and they have to surgically cut each finger and toe apart,” said Carmen. The syndrome also resulted in Carmen’s skull being too small for her brain, so doctors had to install plates.

Carmen’s mother Brenda Yirka was a school teacher in Powell River when Carmen was born. Brenda remembers everyone in the delivery room joking that Carmen was having a hard time coming into the world before a Cesarean section was deemed necessary.

“When they brought Carmen out it was just silent in the room,” said Brenda.

“It was nothing they had expected. And then I held Carmen for the first time and I was just overcome with love. I didn’t see the problems that would be ahead.”

From four months old to age 17 Carmen went through multiple corrective operations. Her family was by her side for each and every one.

Carmen now has the use of opposable thumbs, but not full dexterity in her fingers.

That has never stopped her from cooking or dampened her spirit.

At first, she applied for a six-month tour aboard Africa Mercy. It was not easy; she was homesick for Powell River.

“At the beginning, I really didn’t know what I got myself into,” said Carmen. “It was a ship full of 400 people from different nationalities around the world and I had no one. I cried myself to sleep for two months.”

What changed and made her want to stay was a youngster who Carmen only refers to as the ”Apert syndrome boy.” The seven-yearold had been brought to the floating hospital to undergo the same surgeries Carmen had years before.

“It made me realize that if I was born in Africa, I’d be in the gutter,” said Carmen. “I’d be in the garbage because they just cast off people who are different. It broke my heart.”

Carmen said she recalls the boy’s mother being with him for all of the operations and seeing the hope in her eyes that “he would live a beautiful life.”

After he recovered, the boy could run and play soccer, like seven-year-old boys around the world, said Carmen. After that experience, she stayed. She realized that as someone who had suffered and survived herself, she could give hope to others.

After graduating from Brooks Secondary School’s culinary program in 2006, Carmen worked at a few restaurants in Powell River.

“It was good, but I thought there was still something missing,” she said. “I love cooking with all my heart. I knew I wanted to help people and I knew I didn’t want to work in just any kitchen.”

Then Carmen found her calling, the Africa Mercy, where she gets to cook and give back.

According to Mercy Ships Canada national director Tim Maloney, Carmen is an essential component to work aboard the ship.

“Without her service as cook to our crew, all activity onboard would simply cease,” said Maloney.

“Carmen provides the fuel to our mission and enables our volunteers to change lives and meet needs in countries that we serve.”

To her crew mates, Carmen is described as undaunted and inspirational; her nickname is the Energizer. That makes sense, she said.

“My sister says I have two speeds; fast and faster,” said Carmen, while at the same time admitting to having five cups of espresso every day.

About five and a half years ago, Carmen decided it was time to move on and leave the Africa Mercy, but it was not long before the Energizer was back aboard.

She said her experience has taught her to “follow your dreams, follow your heart.

You can do anything. I know I can.”

For more information about the Africa Mercy, go to mercyships.ca.

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Of humans and herring Sometimes the natural world isn’t as natural as we think it is.

I took a ride up to Sarah Point the other day and looked out into Desolation Sound to see what the neighbours are up to. Sea lions, Pacific white-sided dolphins and bald eagles were all on the move.

Everybody was heading south, gathering together for the event of the season in the Salish Sea: the herring run. It’s an event I wait for every year, and I’ve always thought of it as one of those perennial markers of life here.

How silly I felt then, when I talked to Tla’amin Nation member Erik Blaney about it. I thought he’d have beautiful stories to tell me of preindustrial times when the herring run was a cultural event, of the rituals folks must have had around it. But the yearly migration of the marine animals to find the herring has only been going on since the ’80s, when both Blaney and I were kids.

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the wildlife migrating to follow them is an adaptation.”

Ouch. So much for my romantic notions.

“Our people have been harvesting herring for thousands of years,” Blaney told me. Layers from 3,500 years before present day that were recently studied yielded over two tonnes of herring bones in one area alone.

“That was a massive herring feast. They were a really important part of the diet,” said Blaney. And not just for humans. Sea lions and dolphins and orcas need the herring too, and there are so few of them now.

Overfishing in the ’50s and ’60s led to a catastroph-

ic collapse in the herring population. It’s one of those tragic stories of cultural shortsightedness, of which there are so many around here. It’s not that humans are bad and greedy, it’s just that there was so much, and it was so easy to take, that nobody ever thought it could run out. Until it did.

Conservation efforts have led to a slow increase in recent years, but the population is still precarious, and nowhere near its pre-industrial levels.

“There’s an old story in our oral history,” said Blaney, “that when Cortes was sailing around up here, he thought he’d run aground on a rock, but it was a school of herring.” It’s hard to imagine that now.

A couple of days after my ride to Sarah Point, I sat on the beach at Dinner Rock and watched more sea lions heading south. It still fills me with wonder and love for the wild place I live, but it’s tinged with a little sadness as well. This yearly event that I’ve always timed my life by is an artifact, created by human actions.

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Youth jazz band receives big break High school quintet Take 5 opens for famed Foothills Brass Quintet DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Brooks Secondary School students Steve Carson and Duncan McDonald are taking five, a short break, while they wait to rehearse in the high-school’s band room. The teenagers have just eaten some homemade squares and are on a sugar rush.

Carson and McDonald are members of a Brooks jazz band called Take 5, a notable name in the annals of jazz, which was not immediately apparent to the students when they were deciding what to call themselves.

“All of us brainstormed,” said McDonald.

It came down to two choices; Take 5 and Hannah Is the Smart One. Pianist Hannah S c h w e i t z e r, a d m i t t e d Carson and McDonald, is indeed the smart one in the band. Take 5 won out in the end, but none of them knew the connection between the name chosen and the music they play.

“We knew it was a song but

we didn’t know who it was by,” said McDonald. They do now. “Take 5” is not just any song, but one of the most important in jazz history, with its syncopated, fivefour time signature written

by Paul Desmond and made famous by the great jazz master Dave Bruebeck and his quartet in 1959.

Take 5’s five members are Steve on saxophone, McDonald on trombone, Steve’s brother Eli on drums, Hannah Schweitzer on piano and Cullen Buholzer on bass.

Ranging in age from 14 to 16, the group has been together for five months.

Thursday, March 10, they get a big break, playing a five-song set to open for the Calgary-based Foothills Brass Quintet’s stop on their current 30-day tour, Bourbon Street to Broadway, at Brooks’ Max Cameron Theatre.

One thing is certain; Take 5 won’t need sugar to get them up for the show.

“They’re renowned and we want to make an impression on them,” said Steve.

Derrick Milton, who has played trumpet with Foothills Brass since 2012, remembers his start being very similar to that of Take 5.

“I was probably about the same age,” said Milton. “I

FUTURE OF JAZZ: Members of Brooks Secondary jazz band, Take 5, are [from left] Duncan McDonald, Steve Carson, Cullen Buholzer, Eli Carson and Hannah Schweitzer. JASON SCHREURS PHOTO

started my first brass quintet when I was in grade 10.”

School bands like Take 5 give Milton “hope for the future, because I get a little tired of the 97 per cent of the musical market that seems to only know a rather narrow spectrum of the musical pallet,” he said.

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“I think it’s just free,” said Carson. “You can do whatever you want.”

That answer gets a “not quite true” from Milton.

“In many ways, there is a lot more structure to jazz than there is to pop music.

The patterns are so much more complex in jazz and there’s so much more to listen to,” he said. “The average pop tune is, quite frankly,

dull. I think a lot of times, once kids get a taste for something other than this mainstream pop market, they realize there is a lot more out there than a fourchord tune.”

For Take 5, the Thursday night show is more than just any concert, according to Steve and Eli’s father Roy Carson, the band’s mentor and teacher.

“They take a lot of pride in their performances. They don’t go up and do a sloppy

job with anything, no matter what it is, even if it’s playing in the cafeteria or if they’re playing in front of a paid crowd. But this one is important because of the atmosphere,” said Roy. “We’ve paid our bucks, so let’s hear what you got.”

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Kings battle in first round of playoffs Home team reigns supreme through opening three contests ALEX RAWNSLEY Peak Sports

Powell River Kings’ firstround playoff series against Cowichan Valley Capitals is shaping up as a battle between two very different teams.

Making a 15th consecutive trip to the BC Hockey League (BCHL) playoffs, Kings are taking on a Capitals squad that had not qualified for post-season play since 2012.

In an eight-game, regularseason series between the clubs, both were undefeated at home.

As a result of finishing second in Island Division standings, Powell River opened its series at home Friday night in front of a large crowd.

Adam Brubacher opened the scoring, giving the Kings a 1-0 lead after one period.

The teams traded goals in the second frame with Brubacher scoring again for the Kings. Cowichan rallied to take a 3-2 third-period lead before Liam Lawson tied the game and Carter Turnbull added a go-ahead goal. However, with less than one second remaining

CREASE CRASHERS: Powell River Kings goaltender Jeff Smith stops the play as a Cowichan Valley Capitals player crashes the net with Kings defenceman Rylan Ball [right] in tow. As of press time, Kings led the BC Hockey League first-round playoff series 2-1. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

on the clock, Cowichan tied the game at four to force overtime.

An error by officials forced the teams to play an incorrect overtime format. Teams were given a short, twominute break and asked to play a 10-minute overtime

period. BCHL rules dictate a full 17-minute intermission and a 20-minute period after regulation.

Regardless of the error, Kings earned the overtime win as Austin Kamer rushed end-to-end for his first goal of the playoffs and

SUDDEN VICTORY: After scoring the game-winning overtime goal in game one, Powell River Kings Austin Kamer [centre] celebrates with teammates Andy Stevens [right] and Nick Nonis.

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a 5-4 Kings win. Jeff Smith earned the victory in goal, stopping 26 shots.

“Andy [Stevens] gave me a nice breakout pass. I had some room on the defenceman, so I took it wide and just cut to the middle, put one on net and it was nice to see it go in,” said Kamer.

“I slid it five-hole and fell after the goal so by the time I got up all the boys were on me.”

Game two followed on Saturday night in front of another big crowd. After an up-tempo first period where the home team took a 1-0 lead thanks to a Jonny Evans goal, Kings poured pressure on in the second period. Turnbull and Tristan Mullin added goals for a 3-0 advantage.

Capitals began to unravel in the third period, providing the Kings with multiple power plays. Mullin and Turnbull each added their second goals of the game with the man advantage and Chris Protopoulos rounded out the scoring.

Smith kicked out 25 of 26

Cowichan shots in the 6-1 win.

“Our first period was very similar to game one where we had a lot of turnovers, but the longer the game went on, we skated better, played with better energy and played better down low,” said Kings head coach Kent Lewis. “We have to capitalize more on the power play and the penalty kill needs to work on being in shooting lanes and limit opportunities.”

With Sunday off, Powell River travelled to Cowichan for game three on Monday night.

Capitals held a 3-0 lead through 40 minutes before Turnbull converted on an early third-period power play to cut the deficit to two.

Capitals restored the threegoal cushion not long after, but that goal sparked the Kings.

Lawson scored at 5:23 and Kamer made it a one-goal game five minutes later.

With 1:06 remaining in regulation, Curtis McCarrick scored his first goal in 15

games to tie the contest at four.

“I owed that one to the guys after missing a pretty good chance in the second period by shooting it wide,” said McCarrick about the game-tying goal. “This one helps my confidence moving forward. Scoring with a minute left, it’s definitely one of the biggest goals of my career.”

Early in the overtime session, Capitals scored off a Kings turnover to earn the club its first playoff win since a March 2012 overtime victory against Surrey.

Smith stopped 22 shots in the loss.

Game four was held on Tuesday, March 8, at Island Savings Centre in Duncan.

Results were not available at press time.

Game five of the best-ofseven series takes place at 7 pm Thursday, March 10, at Hap Parker Arena. If necessary, game six will be played in Duncan on Saturday, March 11, while game seven is scheduled for Powell River on Sunday, March 12.

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Villa draws with top team Club earns point versus division leaders from Campbell River SHANE CARLSON Peak Sports

Powell River Villa took a firsthalf lead and held on to tie Vancouver Island Soccer League (VISL) Division 2 leaders Cermaq City Wave at Timberlane Park on Sunday, March 6. The visitors from Campbell River have clinched the division title, resulting in a promotion to Division 1 next season.

“It was a good result for us against the top team in the division,” said Villa head coach Chris McDonough. “We’re happy with that; and it puts us up a bit in the standings.”

Villa moved into seventh position in Division 2, tied with Sooke Loggers and one point ahead of Victoria’s Castaways FC. Villa holds one game in hand over each club and, with one regular-season game remaining, is safe from relegation to a lower division.

“Our goal was to stay in division two after being promoted from division three last year,” said McDonough. “We’ve accomplished that and hope to improve on it next year.”

Despite still missing several regular rosters players due to injuries and only having two substitute players available on the bench, Villa controlled play to start the game, which lead to a breakaway

30 minutes from kickoff for attacking midfielder Braxton Leask.

“Braxton cut off a pass from one of their defenders and beat the keeper with a nice goal to put us up 1-0,” said McDonough.

Cermaq City picked up the pace after falling behind, but were unable to equalize before halftime.

The division leaders poured on further pressure after the break.

“We had a few chances of our own, but they had the better of the second half,” said McDonough.

With 15 minutes remaining in the game, a cross from the right side found the head of Cermaq City’s striker at the far post; the resulting header tied the score 1-1.

The teams traded chances before the final whistle and settled for one point each.

The coach praised Leask, goaltender Cory McCracken and the centre-back pairing of Dean Thorsell and Nick van’t Schip for their strong play throughout the contest.

“Braxton played well,” he said, “and Cory made some big stops, especially in the second half to keep us in the game.”

With the season’s second-to-last game in the record books, one contest remains on Villa’s schedule.

Saanich’s Prospect Lake Lakers provide the opposition for the season finale 1:30 pm on Sunday, March 13, at Timberlane Park.

“We are looking to call up a few youths players, to get them some experience at this level and take advantage of not-too-high pressure of a situation for them,” said McDonough.

STEPPING UP: Powell River Villa’s Jeremy Prosser steps in front of an opposing player to receive and settle the ball during a game against Vancouver Island Soccer League Division 2 leaders Cermaq City Wave from Campbell River on Sunday afternoon at Timberlane Park. The game ended in a 1-1 tie. ALICIA BAAS PHOTO

Lakers are currently one point ahead of Cowichan Untied and two points in front of Lakehill United.

“They are in second place fighting for promotion to division one; it should be a big game for them,”

said McDonough. “We hope to have a good showing and pick up three points.”

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6515 Commercial

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS

604.485.9252.

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

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Executor: Jocelyn Marie McGarvey Solicitor for Executor: Robert D. Villani

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6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

6515 Commercial

Bachelor suites 1-, 2- and 3-bdrm

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Walking distance to mall.

Close to amenities and bus stop. Call to view!

Rents range from $650 - $950/mth

PR APARTMENTS 604.485.2038

1- or 3-bedroom with ocean view, heat and hot water included, pets okay.

604.485.2895

NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION

Regarding Land in the Agricultural Land Reserve PRSC Land Developments Ltd, on behalf of Sino Bright Investment Ltd of 4760 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6, intends on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve a 30-acre portion of the following property which is legally described as: Lot A, DL450, Group 1, NWD, Plan BCP23887 Except Part Subdivided by Plan BCP42255.

Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to the City of Powell River, 6910 Duncan Street, V8A 1V4 by Friday, April 15, 2016.

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5020 Business Services HAVE YOU been denied Canada Pension Plan disability benefits? The Disability Claims Advocacy Clinic can help you appeal. Call 1.877.793.3222 www.dcac.ca info@dcac.ca

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COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN POWELL RIVER

604.483.8200

6525 Duplexes for Rent FOURPLEX, 2-BDRM lower unit, just renovated, laundry insuite, centrally located, N/S, N/P $695/mth includes heat.

604.485.1222.

6545 Hall Rentals FOR RENT: Senior Citizens Association has two halls plus a meeting room available to serve you. Reasonable rates.

Al 604.483.3603, 604.414.9456.

6560 Houses for Rent 1-BDRM COTTAGE, Langbay area, F/S, W/D, pellet stove, basic cable $700/mth.

604.487.9660.

2-BDRM, 1-BATH, Townsite, nice garden, fenced yard, available April 1 $950/mth.

604.414.7087 ask for Erin.

3-BDRM COTTAGE, easy beach access, open concept layout, six appliances, deck $ 8 7 5 / m t h . P h o n e o r t ex t 604.837.9334.

2-BDRM, SMALL, cozy, house south of town, near Black Point, F/S, DW, W/D, one small pet ok, references and deposit required, available April 1 $800/mth includes heat and hydro. 604.485.2435.

6915 Mobiles/Pads RENT-TO-OWN park model modular home, Sunshine Coast Mobile Home Park, south of town, fridge, stove, laundry, heat and hydro included, suitable for two people, deposit required $800/mth. 604.485.2435.

6965 Suites for Rent SUNSET VISTAS 2-Bdrm penthouse, beautiful view, stainless steel appl, walking distance to ever ything, senior friendly.

604.223.1401 or 604.414.0589.

8220 Lawn & Garden

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

485.H E L P (4357) WCB and fully insured

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9145 Cars 1998 HONDA Civic 214,000 kms, 2-dr hb-clean, reliable, new battery,brakes, ignition c/w complete set mounted radials $2,000.00 604-483-6075

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8325 Sand & Gravel

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Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

PROPOSED AREA OF EXCLUSION FROM AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE

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

5015 Business Opportunities HIP OR KNEE REPLACE MENT? Arthritic Conditions/ COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

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6560 Houses for Rent

6030 Houses for Sale

ZONE: A2 OCP LAND USE DESIGNATION: AGRICULTURAL

ZONE: A2 OCP LAND USE DESIGNATION: RESOURCE

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9145 Cars

9145 Cars

9160 Trucks & Vans

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers

2000 FORD Crown Vic, excellent condition, 4-dr sedan, white, low mileage, 68,467 kms/410,802 miles $6,000.

604.485.2594.

2007 TOYOTA Camry XLE fullly loaded, moon roof, navigation system, 81,000 miles $13,000. 604.414.8595.

2012 CHEVROLET Silverado 1500 42,200 kms, W/T 1500 REG CA 4.8 8Cyl Eng. 8ft box, line-X, Large fuel tank, Locking fuel door, Canopy, Mud guards, Rain Guards, Bug deflector, Seat Covers, excellent condition, fully maintained, - Make an o f f e r . o b o 6 0 4-4 1 4-7 2 8 8 morrismoser@yahoo.ca

2001 24’ Adventurer 5th wheel, exceptional condition, sleeps 6, rear kitchen, bathtub/shower Reduced $9,500. 604.486.0463.

2009 24’ Cougar trailer, 1/2 ton series, loaded, new batteries, radial tires $16,500. 604.483.2068.

26’ CORSAIR Excela 5thwheel with hitch, excellent condition, must see. 604.485.5753.

9185 Boats

26’ TRIPLE E Topaz, 5th wheel, excellent condition, air c o n d i t i o n i n g, s o l a r p a n e l $17,900. 604.485.6550.

2003 VOLKSWAGEN Golf, 5-spd, hatch-back, gas, red colour, 60/40 split seats, new battery, water pump, timing belt, wipers, good tires, no rust, good condition, 213,000 kms $3,500. 604.485.5392.

2006 CHEVROLET HHR, 4-dr, sunroof, excellent condition, 125,000 kms $4,600.

1.778.388.4601.

2010 NISSAN Versa, 6-spd manual, fully loaded, tow package available $9,000 OBO; 2003 Windstar, fully loaded $3,800. 604.485.7480.

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 2008 JEEP Wrangler Sahara, 6-spd, hard and soft tops, 90,000 kms $14,000 obo.

604.414.0544.

22’ LIFETIMER, custom built, heated cabin model, with twin 115-hp Yamahas and trailer, great fishing machine, fully loaded $90,000. 604.483.2171.

THOR MOTORHOME, 30 ft, asking $18,000. 604.483.6907.

CROSSWORD

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HOROSCOPE Week of March 9 to 15

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DOWN 1. Top choice, casually 2. Big cat 3. Not mourned (for) 4. Do over, as a joke

5. Sailor’s assent 6. Long, narrow flag 7. Bit of Halloween decor 8. “Give it ___!”

9. Back again 10. Hair-raising cry 11. Something to shoot for 18. Chipper 20. Solitary 23. Pond quacker 24. Stickum 25. Lady’s man 26. Balance sheet item 27. Biology lab supply 28. Zip or postal 33. Make a levee 34. Sticky stuff 35. Italian spirit 36. Graceful and slender 37. Curse 38. French naval missile 43. Carpenter’s groove 44. Yen 45. Pig’s digs 46. Kind of story 47. Lab eggs 48. Trophy locale 50. Chic no more

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 The invitations are flying in from all directions. You are a popular person, both at work and in your circle of friends. You expand your customer base at work.

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You should get the green light from your financial advisor to acquire a property or finance a project close to your heart.

Your future will meet your expectations.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 You organize a last­minute trip. You need to recharge your batteries and take the time to think about certain situations that are worrying you.

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You develop your full potential by overcoming new challenges.

Whatever your goals are, you put all your heart into attaining them in spectacular fashion.

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 You may be considering the possibility of getting married. At work, refrain from getting involved emotionally in order keep your head during negotiations.

SUDOKU

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 You need to take some action where your love relationship is concerned; a change of routine will suffice. A short training session at work brings new opportunities and income.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 You might be seen as a hero for saving someone from a difficult situation, or it could just be that you took the time to listen. The person involved will be eternally grateful.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 You might hear about a birth in the family. You come across a golden opportunity in the form of a home that is perfect for you.

LAST WEEK’S SODUKO ANSWER: LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

ACROSS 1. Kind of shot 4. Sound at the door 7. Latte seller 11. Discomfort 12. Hurricane’s center 13. Brute 14. State openly 15. Sawbuck 16. Telephone or cook 17. Weasel out 19. Right this minute 21. Close one 22. Tense 26. Foot in the Iliad 29. Outer-space gas cloud 30. Swelled head 31. Mangy mutt 32. Good-for-nothing 36. Mideast money 39. Aftershock 40. Irritate 41. ___ constrictor 42. A book of Moses 46. Fizzy drink 49. Campaigner, for short 51. Buggy 52. Baker’s need 53. “___ a ring on it” 54. On pins and needles 55. Savings institution 56. Ended a fast 57. Bunion’s place

ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 You may have a sudden flash of inspiration about your pro­ fessional future. You succeed in putting aside your fears and concerns and dive into something you’re passionate about.

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

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 The thought of changing vehicles tempts you, or you are invited to go on a trip. At work, you may be involved in negotiations with people who don’t speak English very well.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 You find solutions to all your financial problems. At work, you’re given the opportunity to climb the ladder and obtain a substantial salary increase.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 There is lots of action in store for you. You treat yourself to some shopping and take advantage of the opportunity to change your wardrobe and give yourself a new look.

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Your Hometown Grocery Store 5687 MANSON AVE • PH 604.483.4011 • OPEN DAILY 9 AM — 6 PM • FRIDAYS TILL 9 PM PRICES IN EFFECT MARCH 9 - MARCH 15

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5 Sour Cream $ 48 2 $ 98

ISLAND FARMS CLASSIC

Ice Cream Assorted, 1.65L

Cauliflower ¢

98

ISLAND FARMS

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

LIMIT R FOUR PEER M O CUST

500 ml

WHOLESOME FOOD

each

Broccoli Crowns

California Strawberries

Gala Apples

98 98 2 /lb 2.16/kg

/lb 2.16/kg

Spinach

98

CALIFORNIA

¢ each

Tomatoes on the vine

1

$ 68

1lb cont.

CERTIFIED ORGANIC

Oranges

/lb 3.70/kg

MONTREAL STYLE

Corned Beef

98

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BUNCH

4 lb bag

1

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$ 98

Made Fresh In Store

Hot or Mild

3

$ 98

Cheese Buns Pkg of 6

3

/lb 7.23/kg

Chickens

100 g

3

$ 48

Cinnamon Buns

2

$ 68

Pkg of 6

Assorted, 500-600 g

25 25 5 FOR

PLANTERS

Peanut Butter

4

$ 68

Smooth or Crunchy, 1 kg

SAVINGS

*

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

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WELCH’S GRAPE

Jam or Jelly 500 ml

2

$ 98

INSTANT SAVINGS

*

UNCLE BEN’S CONVERTED

Rice

6

$ 68

White or Brown Wholegrain, 1.6-2 kg

27 $

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 UNTIL MARCH 30, 2016 ®

$ 98

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SAVINGS

SAVINGS 25

Flour

Whole Wheat, Unbleached or Cake and Pastry, 2.5 kg

$

COOK UP THE

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$ 98

ROBIN HOOD ALL PURPOSE

Purple Corn, Anc or Black Bean, 156 g

$

/lb 26.41/kg

/lb 7.23/kg

100 g

68

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Apple1.89LJuice

98

$

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168

Moroccan Coconut or Dutch Chocolate 560 g

QUE PASA ORGANIC

SUNRYPE

11 28 3

Banana Cream Pie

3

Compliments $ Frozen Fruit

/lb 8.77/kg

$ 28 Whole Frying

2

$ 68

GROCERY

New York Striploin $ Grilling Steak

100 g

100% Whole Wheat Bread $ 530 g

each

$ 98

Pork Butt Shoulder FRESH Steaks

Hungarian Salami $

F R E S H D A I LY

each

3

1

Turkey Breast

100 g

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

Italian Sausage

1

$ 48

Honey Ham

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.

*Instant savings (before taxes) on qualifying KitchenAid® major appliances purchased from February 25 to March 30, 2016. Savings will be deducted at the time of purchase. **All qualifying KitchenAid® major appliances must be purchased from the same participating authorized Canadian KitchenAid® appliance dealer at the same time. Offer excludes accessories and food waste disposers. Offer is open to Canadian residents only. Offer is not available to second channel, dealers, builders or contractors. No substitute appliances qualify. Offer cannot be combined with any other KitchenAid® appliance offer. All qualifying models may not be available at all dealers. † Dealer prices may vary. Dealers have sole discretion to set retail prices. ®/™ © 2016 KitchenAid. Used under license in Canada. All rights reserved.

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