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Wildfire raises evacuation questions Powell River officials see parallels to Fort McMurray CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

Images on the television of a northern Albertan highway choked with cars and smoke from nearby fires struck a nerve with many Canadians wondering what they would do if pushed to similar circumstances.

This question is ever more poignant for the approximately 20,000 residents of Powell River region. With fire season already starting and a one-acre blaze north of town extinguished by firefighters on Sunday, May 8, many residents are asking about a wildfire evacuation plan for the area.

Fort McMurray had a highway for their evacuation, Powell River has none.

“We have a lot in common with a place like Fort McMurray,” said Ryan Thoms, manager of emergency services for the Powell River Regional Emergency Program. “We’re isolated in our own way and surrounded by forests.”

City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa said that during the past three years the city has been working to develop better disaster planning that has included discussions with BC Ferries to have its vessels home-ported in Powell River. He also said the length of the airport runway poses problems for larger jets to assist in evacuation.

“We need to look seriously at creating a fire break through the city,” said Formosa. A fire break would involve significant logging to

create a buffer zone against wildfire.

Thoms explained that there is currently no single plan to evacuate everyone in Powell River in the event of a disaster. “[Evacuation plans] are all unique,” said Thoms. “Every one is different.”

He added that local emergency services do have experience with smaller evacuations.

It is understandable why the Fort McMurray fires would raise concerns for Powell River residents, he said, and the early start to fire season will increase those concerns.

Volunteer fire crews were called out by the province on Sunday evening to help douse the fire near Wilde Road gravel pit, several kilometres north of Powell River.

Powell River does not usually start dealing with wildfires until the summer when there has been prolonged heat and dry weather, said fire chief Jim Brown of Lund’s Northside Volunteer Fire Department who attended the scene.

“It was a surprise to everyone that we got that call,” said Brown. “It’s a little early for wildfire season.”

Crews arrived at approximately 5:15 pm to find the fire spreading quickly, but had it extinguished just over two hours later. No cause of the fire was located, he said.

Though the recent fire did not threaten homes, Thoms said that Powell River has had a number of wildfires that have caused residents to evacuate, including a fire at Mowat Bay in 2004.

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Backcountry vandalism threatens safety DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

A small group of people have put Powell River’s backcountry under threat, according to local authorities.

The actions of illegal dumpers and those who vandalize nature have resulted in a concerted frontline response by organizations and agencies invested in conservation efforts.

According to Powell River Outdoor Recreation Users Group Trail Society (ORUG), an umbrella group of organizations involved with backcountry preservation, vandalism and illegal dumping is ongoing and affects the region’s most sensitive and important asset: outdoor recreation.

“Fire is the big one,” said Pat Walsh, ORUG president.

“I suspect that would be a major part of the issue.”

Some of the fires are from toxic, wooden pallets that can ignite wildfires. The problem lies with the people committing the crimes and pallets acquired from local retailers, said Walsh.

“Responsible merchants need to be informed that this is where their pallets are going and they need to work together to find some sense of satisfactory solution so these things are not winding up in our backcountry,” said Walsh.

It is not only wooden pallets that are being burned and creating risks of wildfires. According to BC Wildlife Service conservation officer Andrew Anaka, people are causing damage to the environment and putting their own health at

risk by also burning other materials.

Where Anaka has come across litter left by illegal fires, he said he has also found boats, trailers, campers, refrigerators, paint, oil, car batteries, aerosol cans, mattresses and box springs that have been set on fire.

“Eventually somebody finds these things and they light them up,” he said. “They stand around these big bonfires and have no idea what kind of risks they’re putting their health in by inhaling the fumes.”

A number of popular and easily accessible dump and burn party sites scattered throughout the bush are well known to ORUG and enforcement authorities.

“One of the party spots is Duck Lake,” said Anaka.

“We’ve had cases in the past where large quantities of fibreglass, roofing tar and tires have been burned there; that’s definitely going to enter the Duck Lake watercourse. People downstream rely on that water and are going to use it, including the fish hatchery.”

On April 1, Results Based Forest Management owner Chris Laing was working on behalf of City of Powell River when he received a report of a fire near the Dayton forest services road, a well-known dumping area.

“It looked like some punks had been out there the night before,” said Laing. “[They] had taken tires, rims, mattresses and accelerants, lit up piles of it and [had been] 4x4ing with what must have been huge trucks right through young trees.”

After calling the fire department to put out the fire, Laing said he saw a pile of garbage bags full of vermiculite that he suspects a contractor or homeowner had dumped.

“I pulled 1,500 pounds of vermiculite out of there my-

RECORD AND REPORT: BC Wildlife Service conservation officer Andrew Anaka is asking the public to report backcountry vandalism, such as illegal burning and bonfires, by calling 877.952.7277. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

self,” he said. “There was still probably another a third of that remaining that needed removal.”

Pure vermiculite is nontoxic, however, some vermiculite products produced before 1990 contained asbestos, which is toxic.

According to Laing, backcountry dumping, vandalism and partying has been going on a long time and keeps getting worse.

In his 27 years of experience dealing with these issues, Anaka has found that people committing the acts are not just vandals and hooligans.

They are everyone, he said, and tough to catch unless they dump registered items, such as boats and campers, which have serial numbers to track.

“Some people will leave identifying information, such as telephone bills,” said Anaka. “We go through the garbage, locate names and

track these people down and deal with them. But a lot of it is completely anonymous; you have no idea who dumped what, where or when.” Unfortunately there are not enough resources to clean it all up, he said.

to proceed with a new boat launch into the Haslam slough area that will give paddlers access into Haslam Lake is a concern for RSTBC. “Is it going to become another party spot with more pallet burning?” he said. “It’s

It’s a terrible shame the legitimate recreational user potentially has to do without because of the irresponsibility of a few.

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Future backcountry recreational development, overseen by Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC), could be impacted, according to Walsh. He said dumpsites and pallet burning parties make the provincial agency “very hesitant to develop further sites.”

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a terrible shame the legitimate recreational user potentially has to do without because of the irresponsibility of a few.”

ORUG has been working with local recreation and enforcement agencies to have a plan for this year’s outdoor season. Walsh said it involves increased patrols and

presence by enforcement agencies such as RCMP and natural resource officers and putting in place a program of site inspections for highrisk locations.

ORUG is also exploring the acquisition of wildlife cameras that can be installed by constituent user groups to collect evidence of misdeeds.

According to Powell River RCMP, they will be increasing backcountry patrols and any video footage acquired through cameras not installed by them can be used as evidence.

The best frontline deterrent to these crimes, according to all groups and agencies involved, is the public.

“Record and report; everybody has a cell phone,” said Walsh. “Take photos, record what you’re seeing, record licence plates, record descriptions, record times and dates and contact the appropriate authorities.”

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Crossroads Village club in neighbourhood crosshairs Proponents promise model behaviour with nightclub opening CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

CLUB CONCERNS: A dessert lounge nightclub opening in a local shopping centre by Powell River businessperson Amy Sharp next month has attracted the attention of residential neighbours who are concerned about noise and other disturbances.

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said Scott. “The neighbourhood is so worked up; we’ll rally as a unit, actively complaining to the city and the liquor-licensing branch that we do not support this in any way.”

Sharp said part of Sugar Vault’s business plan is to attract a more respectable nightclub clientele. Sugar Vault will appeal to professionals in their late-20s to

Ann Avenue and Abbotsford Street. Anticipating concerns, Sharp said she has been talking to neighbours about the business and trying to inform them of its “neighbourhood protection policy,” outlining how noise and other potential disturbances would be handled.

The club plans on having security in the parking lot from Thursday to Saturday

We’re not anti-business, but a nightclub, even with the best of intentions, is not going to work here from a disturbance point of view.

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50s looking for a nicer place to go, she said. She added that Sugar Vault will provide a needed alternative for patrons who want to dance.

“To us, that’s what we really want to provide for Powell River,” said Sharp.

The nightclub is less than 100 metres away from the residential intersection of

enforcing a no-loitering policy, said Sharp. Music will be played inside and the patio will be closed after 10 pm, she added.

“I have run so many events with lots of alcohol and lots of people and I haven’t had the problems that happened at Pisces,” said Sharp.

Scott said he and many

of the neighbours are not convinced. “Even though the proponents are saying they’ll do everything they can to make sure it’s quiet, we just think the business logic is flawed,” said Scott.

“If you’re going to have liquor as your primary business revenue stream and you’re going to have music to 2 am, it’s not going to work for us.”

Scott said the neighbourhood would support an unlicensed establishment that provided a place for dancing, but was closed before 10 pm.

Sharp said work has been progressing to renovate the space and install sounddampening materials on the walls and ceiling, and the space will not accommodate bands with drum kits.

The hope is to open next month as an unlicensed club and host local nonprofit society fundraisers, she said. The club will also host special lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender nights, something that, according to her, no other drinking establishment has provided

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City of Powell River has promoted deputy fire chief Terry Peters to the post of director of emergency services and chief of Powell River Fire Rescue.

Peters, a 25-year veteran of the force, had served as recently retired fire chief Dan Ouellette’s assistant and deputy since 2009.

Peters said he is excited to take the position and continue his work with regional volunteer fire departments, emergency social services and Canadian Red Cross.

“Chief Ouellette did a fabulous job and was an incredibly good mentor,” said Peters. “We’re going to carry on in the same direction he set.”

Peters received his gold chief stripes from mayor Dave Formosa at the city council meeting Thursday, May 5.

City chief administrative officer Mac Fraser stated at the meeting that over the course of his career he has had to make several tough decisions, but choosing Peters for the job was not one of them.

Community forest grants City council approved almost $900,000 of grant funds from Powell River Community Forest on Thursday, May 5.

The largest grants went to fund the creation of a public climbing wall that will be located inside the Warehouse in Townsite, a city park on the corner of Marine Avenue and Alberni Street and an outdoor garden space at Evergreen Extended Care Unit.

Over the past six years the community forest has contributed close to $5.3 million to city and community projects in Powell River.

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Sharp said the business has applied for a liquorprimary licence from the provincial government. The club’s licence application could take the provincial government between seven to 12 months to process, she added.

The club will be open four nights per week, Thursday to Sunday, with hours until 2 am on Friday and Saturday. Besides alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, the club will also serve appetizers and desserts.

Sharp said she understands the neighbourhood’s concerns given that the history of Pisces still lingers in the neighbourhood.

Abbotsford Street resident Jake Corbett said he is worried the upscale club will be forced to alter its business model if it does not draw enough business.

“From the history of Pisces we know this will morph into whatever it needs to morph into to create the revenue,” he said. “Once they have a liquor-primary licence, what can we do?”

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The ghost of a former Powell River nightclub is haunting the neighbours of Crossroads Village Shopping Centre.

A new nightclub called Sugar Vault is planned to open next month, but the news has not sat well with a group of neighbours of the strip mall.

Some still have memories of Pisces, a nightclub located beside the nearby Canada Post office that received numerous noise complaints from surrounding neighbours. Pisces closed in the mid-2000s.

Sugar Vault co-owner and Powell River resident Amy Sharp said she understands the connotations of a nightclub can be scary, but the business she is planning will be an upscale cocktail lounge with dancing.

“I’m not interested in having a bar that attracts the dregs of society,” said Sharp.

Ann Avenue homeowner Mark Scott said his neighbourhood, Willingdon He i g h t s , l o c a t e d b e tween Harvie Avenue and Crossroads, is attractive for seniors and others due to its quiet and easy access to shopping.

He added that since learning about the nightclub, he has been talking to and mobilizing neighbours for their public feedback.

“We’re not anti-business, but a nightclub, even with the best of intentions, is not going to work here from a disturbance point of view,”

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Entrepreneur takes city to task Small business owner asks city for more help and fewer delays CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

One local entrepreneur is asking City of Powell River to be more proactive when it comes to helping people establish businesses.

Restauranteur Marika Varro said she had hoped to open her latest food-related enterprise in January, but was finally granted a business licence on April 11.

Varro has opened three restaurants in the past in Powell River and on Texada Island.

“Delays during startup are to be expected; the requirements asked of me and my premise seemed excessive and the collective delays have caused considerable stress, thousands [of dollars] in extra expenses and staff turnover due to the prolonged wait,” Varro wrote in a letter to city council.

City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa, also an owner of several small businesses, including a restaurant, said he understands Varro’s concerns.

“I understand her frustration and I understand small business frustration,” said Formosa. “For many years in Powell River we did not have the same constraints as some of the bigger centres, but those days are going away.”

According to Varro, the city could do more to help small businesspeople before they find themselves stalled by permit and building code issues.

“It would be helpful for someone from the city to sit down and brief business people on the requirements and help them navigate the challenges they might face,” she said.

Formosa said city hall would not have the resources required to sit down with each business person who wanted to open in Powell River.

“I’m not saying it’s not a good idea though,” he said.

“The only problem I see is they might not like the advice.”

Formosa said things may have gone smoother if Varro had taken her project to a commercial-kitchen designer who could have coordinated the engineering and its certification, but he estimates those costs could be as high as $2,000.

City director of planning services Thomas Knight said the rules have changed over the years and become more onerous on people looking to open commercial kitchens.

“Owning a similar business several years ago doesn’t mean the rules stay the same,” he said.

Knight said he recognizes that dealing with the city has been difficult, but had Varro sought out more advice prior to opening, things may have gone smoother.

Varro said she had hoped to open Townsite foodcatering business The Convenient Chef in January, but delays due to the design and sign-off of the kitchen’s ventilation and fire-suppres-

sion systems did not happen until mid-April.

She was also held up when the city required cross-connection control valves be installed for the kitchen’s commercial dishwasher and ice machine.

Varro estimates that in addition to opening months later than expected, she had more than $6,000 in expenses not budgeted. “It took all the fun out of opening a new business,” she said.

Formosa, who recently attended the BC Mayors’ Caucus meeting from May 1 to 3 in Fort St. John, added that a major area of concern for local governments around the province comes from the ever-changing BC Building Code and the amount of resources being put in to keep up.

“Some mayors said it’s changing so rapidly their planning departments can’t keep up,” he said. “This isn’t just a Powell River problem.”

Formosa said that while he does not have knowledge of the day-to-day decisions being made in the planning department, he does tell staff

RELIEVED CHEF: Marika Varro, owner of The Convenient Chef, a new catering business in Townsite, said that she would like to see the City of Powell River make opening a small business easier. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO

“to employ common sense and use discretion, where discretion is allowed with common sense.”

Varro said she is sharing her story so those who are looking to start a small business with a commercial

kitchen are made aware of some of the potential unexpected pitfalls.

“It feels like there should be some room for reasonableness to some of the regulations,” said Varro. “Each situation is different.”

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Pay hike worries chamber Increases to minimum wage could affect job creation CHRIS BOLSTER reporter@prpeak.com

A local business group is worried that BC’s upcoming minimum wage increases could slow job creation in Powell River.

Premier Christy Clark and Shirley Bond, minister of jobs, tourism and skills training, recently announced that the province

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plans to raise BC’s minimum wage by 40 cents in September, followed by another 40-cent increase in

September 2017.

Powell River Chamber of Commerce vice-president Cory Carr said the group, which represents small business owners, is concerned the increases are more than expected and could have consequences on small businesses creating new jobs.

“When you look at the economics of an increase, the detrimental effects are often larger than the positive impacts,” said Carr.

Carr added that increased labour costs to business owners will “discourage the creation of new jobs.”

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nouncement that raising the minimum wage would bring the province out of last place in the country for the lowest minimum rate and match the province’s economic growth.

“We’re leading Canada and targeted to grow at twice the national average,” stated Clark.

The 40-cent increase will raise minimum wages to $10.85. Since 2006, the provincial minimum wage has risen 40 per cent.

September’s increase is the first time the provincial government has based its increases on BC’s Consumer

Price Index (CPI); the new rate includes 10 cents scheduled for the CPI in 2015, plus an additional 30 cents.

Carr said the chamber recognizes BC has to raise the rate to keep pace.

“We never want to be last in the country, especially in a province where goods and services are more expensive than the national average,” he said. “Minimum wage should reflect where we are in terms of other provinces.”

Ontario has the highest minimum wage in the country at $11.25. BC Federation

of Labour has been calling for the province to increase the rate to $15 an hour immediately.

In a media release, federation president Irene Lanzinger stated the federation was disappointed the government had not taken “the steps necessary to lift a person working full time above the poverty line.”

Clark announced the next increase, up to $11.25, would happen one year later on September 17, 2017. She also announced the smallbusiness tax rate would drop from 2.5 per cent to 1.5 per cent.

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OPINION »

Forest for the trees

Living in the middle of a forest can be spectacular, but during wildfire season, which comes earlier and earlier every year, it can also be frightening; and without a community-wide evacuation plan, even terrifying.

The past week has been filled with images of things burning. As wildfires raged in Fort McMurray and Fort St. John, Powell River had its own minor scare with a one-acre fire near Wilde Road gravel pit.

Wildfire season is upon us again and, if it is anything like last year when nearly three times as many hectares burned as the 10-year average, we can expect more fires.

Many of the largest fires in BC last year, which burned more than 300,000 hectares of forest, did not threaten communities, but if one thing is to be learned from the devastation in Fort McMurray, no city is safe from fire.

People throwing cigarette butts out of car windows are the best example of complete ignorance to fire safety, but with reports of vandalism in the backcountry and “party” fires being lit from wooden pallets, furniture, old tires and other refuse, it is only a matter of time before diEvacuating an area such as saster strikes the area.

Powell River, which is surrounded Evacuating by trees, does not come with an area such a simple or solitary answer. as Powell River, which is surrounded by trees, does not come with a simple or solitary answer. As Powell River Regional Emergency Program manager Ryan Thoms has said, every situation is different and the concept of having one evacuation plan for unlimited disaster scenarios does not work.

City of Powell River mayor Dave Formosa is working to have BC Ferries vessels home-ported for evacuation purposes, but ferrying people over to Texada Island would be arduous and time-sensitive. Lengthening the airport runway to accommodate larger planes is another idea that has been suggested.

Another much more preventative and potentially unpopular idea, one that has also been suggested by the mayor and mentioned in Powell River Regional District’s Community Wildfire Protection Plan, is to cut down trees in a line beyond the city to create a fire break.

The costly undertaking would require the cooperation of the regional district, city and Tla’amin Nation, with a portion of the costs being recouped through harvesting of trees. Brush and trees on either side of the fire break could be thinned out and deadwood could be removed from the forest to further prevent the spread of wildfires inside city limits.

Logging trees is a testy subject for a lot of people, but with the imminent threat of forest fires, Powell River could stand to lose a lot more then forest if appropriate action is not taken.

Jason Schreurs, publisher/editor

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Tread lightly before rezoning

By Margery Duda While saving trees in the middle of the city is a big concern for many regarding the proposed development of Sino Bright School in Townsite, an additional concern is that the proposed rezoning essentially transfers prime land to foreign ownership to run a private institution and build private accommodations in a space held dear by local citizens. It is also an important natural habitat.

If a foreign company wants to build a private school in Powell River, there are many areas it could be situated that would be more ecological and concordant with Powell River values and traditions. It is possible to protect the natural beauty of this area near the shoreline,

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park and historic trail and reap the benefits of foreign investment at the same time.

Although the school would pro-

If a foreign company wants to build a private school in Powell River, there are many areas it could be situated that would be more ecological and concordant with Powell River values and traditions. vide employment for teachers, it would employ teachers even if it were situated elsewhere.

Sino Bright has added the inclu-

sion of some agricultural activity to its proposal; this too could take place if the school were situated elsewhere.

We should question how much value this selling point offers in contrast to what we stand to lose.

If there is a concern about proximity to Brooks Secondary School, it may be worth considering how local students currently travel to school: on foot, by bicycle, by bus and sometimes by car.

When I was a foreign student in China, I travelled many kilometres by bicycle to get to where I needed to go and made use of a network of buses.

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LETTERS » No rigmarole required

While I fully support Sino Bright School coming to our community [“City hears input on land exclusion,” May 4], and it will be a benefit, it is not in the community’s best interest that one of our city officials, chief administrative

officer Mac Fraser, would make such a statement as: “Whether this land is excluded or not is a pivotal part of this project. What the applicant wants to do can’t go forward without that exclusion.”

Surely, this is not the case.

I understand the requirement that the school is

close to Brooks Secondary School, but there is land on the west side of Marine Avenue that is not in the agricultural land reserve (A LR) and would only need a footbridge across the highway to connect to Brooks.

There would be no need to remove land from the ALR

or to have to go through all the rigmarole required to do this.

Roger Thorn Willow Avenue

Getting gouged

So here we go again, gas prices are depressed. A couple of days ago, the price in Powell River shot up five

cents a litre.

Fuel on Vancouver Island fluctuates a penny or two every week. Why does the price in Powell River jump up four per cent? Because the gas merchants can and know they have a captive audience.

They also want to make eight to 10 cents a litre

SPEAK TO THE PEAK

Letters to the Editor/Viewpoint

What are your thoughts on a new nightclub opening in Westview?

TAMARA MCINTEE Algoma Avenue It’s a great idea. We need more options for going out at night in town.

ANDY SANWALD Marine Avenue I don’t have any problem with that opening.

DENIS ALM Manson Avenue It makes no difference to me.

6« VIEWPOINT and cherished land reserves for development of these institutions.

More families are moving into Powell River; the schools will fill up again. I would project that fewer families will move to Powell River if we do not manage the development of this city very carefully, with the distant future in mind,

JOEL GIGUERE Joyce Avenue I don’t think there needs to be another place that serves alcohol, but we do need more places for dancing.

and not just immediate cash in hand.

Has the city ever considered building an electric tram that would run from Townsite into upper Westview, to A2zoned properties, for example?

This could be done with little impact on the protected agricultural reserve and would meet the transportation needs of foreign students and local citizens.

I am sure there are many possibilities and opportunities

profit, which is a ripoff, but there is nothing we can do but suck it up.

Come on tourists [“Growing pains,” April 27]: pay the inflated BC Ferries price to come here and then get gouged on your visit; you won’t come the second time.

Don Pellegrin Chilco Avenue

ERNEST BURDEN Marine Avenue It’s way better than there being a vacant building.

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

to explore before succumbing to the notion that if we do not rezone this land to make way for a private school that they will look elsewhere.

As decisions are being made about growing the economy in Powell River, we should tread lightly when it comes to selling the farm.

Margery Duda is a practical nurse, counsellor, and community advocate in Vancouver. She has a home in Powell River.

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Outdoor education program thrives DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Created 10 years ago by School District 47, Jade Coast Discovery program provides opportunities for students who might otherwise be left out.

Hugh Pritchard, director of Powell Lake Outdoor Learning Centre, said the school district identified the need to create a learning experience for kids who have difficulty in a traditional high-school structure.

“I wasn’t doing well in school,” said 15-year-old grade 10 student Isaac Peitz, “because I’m not good at focusing on certain subjects.

[Jade Coast] is teaching me better life skills to help me become a better person.”

The Brooks Secondary School program, which uses the outdoor learning centre for many of its classes, was recently awarded a $20,000 grant from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General.

Pritchard said the money will be used to build out the adventure-based, outside learning component by adding value to what already exists in areas such as teaching methods, equipment and backcountry learning.

The program connects academic content with experiential learning through outdoor education and community-based work.

“It is a model of the new BC education plan where students are provided with real, hands-on, experiential education and receive course credits,” said Jay Yule, school district superintendent of schools. “It provides an outlet for students who thrive in a different learning environment and gives them confidence to complete high school” According to Pritchard, Jade Coast is unlike a traditional high-school setting, which can involve complicated peer connections, and students scattering between timetables, classes and teachers.

In Jade Coast, 11 students stay together with one teacher and lead educator Chris Bratseth.

“The big message is that students within the program have the ability to fully engage in school,” said Bratseth. “It allows them to be happy at school, which is paramount to their own well-being. We know from research it leads to greater academic achievement.”

That view resonates with 14- year-old C he yenne Dominic, who is in grade nine. “I started and didn’t think it would be perfect,” she said, “but it’s actually really fun and I think kids learn better when they’re having fun.”

ADVENTURE EDUCATION: Isaac Peitz [left], 15, and Malachi Sutton, 14, learn in a different way through a mix of academics and outdoor education. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

Jade Coast is not all fun in the outdoors; students spend two days a week at Brooks for academic work.

Four classes are included within the program: physical education, planning, leadership and English.

“We’re doing English, but in our own unique ways,” said Peitz. “We talk to each other and go through it together and everyone does it at their own pace.”

Bratseth said the students

are learning writing standards for grade nine and 10; the goal is to develop their capacity for communicating effectively in written and verbal forms.

Peitz said going outdoors and trying something else rather than “sitting in a box and being told what to do” is a unique experience and feels he has grown as a person because of it.

“It’s great that we get to be outdoors more than inside,”

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Bratseth says he has also learned from the students, a lesson that underlines why the program is a success.

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Co-operative receives grant for climbing wall Final push remains for Townsite facility opening in fall DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Powell River Climbing Cooperative (PRCC) has nearly reached its financial goal for an indoor community climbing wall in Townsite, thanks to a grant of $164,000.

Funding from Powell River Community Forest (PRCF) was made official on April 28.

Three core PRCC members, Kevan Robitaille, Tracy Raftl and her husband Luke, have finalized their plans since coming up with the climbing wall idea last year.

“It hasn’t been that long, originally we were thinking of some plywood and some holes,” said Tracy. “We assumed we would not have as much money as we’re being offered through this grant.”

Plans for the climbing wall have been made for a location within the Warehouse, which is still under development in Townsite by investor Steven Brooks. When hearing news that the grant had been awarded, Brooks said the climbing wall was one of the attractions he wanted for the Warehouse.

“Having the climbing wall located in Townsite will play an important role in

CLIMBING WALL: A three-dimensional rendering shows what the new indoor climbing wall will look like when construction is completed at the Warehouse in Townsite. CONTRIBUTED GRAPHIC

attracting people back to the area and help to provide tourists with interesting things to do while in our wonderful heritage district,” said Brooks.

PRCC does not know how the PRFC grant money will roll out because the City of Powell River must issue an occupancy permit in order for work to begin on the wall. The co-op hopes to start construction in July and have people climbing as early as fall, if everything goes according to plan. “ We ’re h o p i n g fo r October,” said Tracy. “With the PRCF, they did put a stipulation on it. [Brooks]

needs to get an occupancy permit for the building first before we are actually allowed to get the money.”

According to Brooks, he doesn’t anticipate any issues with obtaining the occupancy permit from the city.

The forest grant will cover about 90 per cent of capital expenses and construction costs; Tracy estimates another $15,000 will need to be raised for administrative costs.

Tracy and Robitaille both grew up in Powell River; he has been an avid climber since his teens and she started through Brooks Secondary Schools’ Coast

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which continues to gradually grow in popularity.

It is not an easy sport, she said, and the wall facility will introduce people to the holds and ropes indoors before transitioning to out-

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“It’s going to be a topnotch facility,” said Tracy. “It will be the biggest climbing co-op in Canada in terms of square footage of climbing space.”

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MAY IS CHILD CARE MONTH • MAY IS CHILD CARE MONTH

Shaping lives Early caregivers instrumental in children’s development MAGGIE ELLWYN Peak contributor

Some enter the industry of early childhood care as a means to an end; a way to find that balance between raising their young families and maintaining income.

Some have dreamed of such a career since their own childhood. Others happen upon it by chance and a spark ignites.

While some pursue post-secondary education to become certified infant, early childhood, and/or special needs educators, others follow different paths. The reasons for choosing a career in childcare and the opportunities available for working with our youngest population are as diverse as the

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children themselves.

No matter which umbrella you stand under, one thing is true across the board: you are one of the most important people in the world.

If you ask a childcare provider if they agree with that statement, they will humbly tell you that they love what they do, and even if they are only one of the most important people in the eyes of the child, that is more than enough.

Unfortunately, even that will not change the everlasting impression that children just play all day and caregivers need only ensure safety and offer the occasional snack.

What is easily misunderstood is that children learn more in the first five or six years than in the remainder of their lifetime.

While it is an incredible blessing to play a role in their lives during these years, it is a role that also comes with great responsibility.

Providing early childhood care is about more than crafts and singsong; it is about nurturing the whole child and instilling a

love of learning that will last a lifetime. It is about building the foundation for the future generation to grow and become tomorrow’s leaders.

The relationship between caregiver and child is unique in that, for those hours of the day that are spent together, they simultaneously play roles in their own worlds that then come together to provide the greatest opportunity for development.

The caregiver provides a well-thoughtout learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of the child. Through observation of the child engaging and exploring within the environment, the caregiver, following the child’s lead, modifies and adapts the materials to meet the rapidly changing developmental need, providing an ideal success/challenge balance.

It, of course, goes far beyond the environment alone. Caregivers provide endless love, encouragement and support to ensure each child faces life with confidence and an eagerness to learn; fully equipped to become the very best version of oneself they can.

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DID YOU KNOW: Wise communities invest in families to help them get their children off to the best possible start in life. If children get off to a good start they are likely to have better health, be more successful learners and be more socially engaged and responsible throughout their teen years and throughout their lives.

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We have a new name, and a new location, but our wonderful programming for children hasn’t changed.

We provide an engaging indoor and outdoor curriculum, with developmentally appropriate child-centered activities.

Teachers provide an environment that nurtures and encourages each child’s unique learning through exploration and discovery.

Our beautiful new space is nestled on the edge of the forest, with lots of natural light and a wonderful outdoor play area.

Registration for our September programs is currently underway.

Classes are Tuesdays and Thursday mornings for 30 months to 3.5 years; Monday, Wednesday and Fridays for our Prekindergarten program for four year olds.

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MAY IS CHILD CARE MONTH

Province celebrates child care

Thank you for the special memories we have enjoyed with your wonderful families and look forward to many more.

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May is Child Care Month in BC and the provincial government is stressing the importance of childcare providers to communities such as Powell River.

Children and family development minister Stephanie Cadieux recently released a statement to celebrate the start of Child Care Month in BC, stating in part that childcare providers “become part of the family.”

“During Child Care Month, and throughout the year, it’s important to celebrate the thousands of dedicated

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and nurturing individuals throughout the province who play a critical role in shaping who our children become,” stated Cadieux.

The government plans to make announcements about early childhood programs and services this month, including Child Care Major Capital, the Early Childhood Education Bursary and new and enhanced online services to help parents find reliable childcare.

The major capital program is available to non-profit and private sector organizations

to offset the cost of creating new licensed childcare centres.

BC will also be honouring those in the industry with Child Care Awards of Excellence, to be announced later this month, including those who will receive Legacy Awards for 40 years or more of service in the childcare industry.

According to Cadieux’s statement, her ministry has committed $327.8 million for childcare in 2016-17, a 56 per cent increase since 2000-01.

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ON THE EDGE: Cast members of Brooks Secondary School’s production of Morris Panych’s dark comedy 7 Stories are ready to open this week for a three-night run at Max Cameron Theatre. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

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Drama takes risks DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Morris Panych’s dark comedy 7 Stories opens with his protagonist, called simply Man, standing precariously on the ledge of a building in an unnamed Canadian city in present day. Man appears distraught and takes a step forward, as though to end it all in suicide.

That is how the dark comedy begins. It is Brooks Secondar y School’s annual drama, presented on May 12, 13 and 14 at Max Cameron Theatre.

Brenda L aycock , the school’s drama teacher and director, had originally planned to do Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night. She didn’t have enough students, so decided to do 7 Stories instead.

“It’s witty. It’s fast. It’s a fun piece for a small cast to really work on character building, and also timely for the messages,” she said, before pausing to add, “as long as people don’t think it’s okay to play with guns and to harm someone else.”

Vancouver-based Panych is one of Canada’s most wellknown playwrights; 7 Stories is his most often produced play, although one which is not frequently tackled by

high schools.

Laycock admits to taking a risk with the play. She has given it an advisory for content suitable for ages 12 and over because of the controversial nature of some of its subject matter.

“I’m opening myself for some criticism in the first window scene because it’s warped. There are warped people in the world,” said Laycock. “There are a lot of people looking outside of themselves for this thrill.”

As the play progresses,

Danks, Owen Scott, Jordan Baird, David Nadalini, Michael Munday, Nicholas Waug, Calum Leask, Mark Lindenthaller, Ruihui Sun, Stephanie Pearse and Jay Baird.

Baird, who is 16 years old and in grade 10, enjoys being in the character she plays.

Her character Charlotte, a poet, has a twisted romantic relationship with Rodney, played by Leask. Baird also plays the old lady.

“The hardest part is playing the old lady when I have

I’ve had to memorize a lot of things lately and it’s really helped with my memory.

I’m really enjoying it.

JAY BAIRD

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Man’s attempt to step from the ledge is constantly being interrupted as windows open and close to the seven stories on the seventh story.

In many cases, the characters ignore his presence and the precariousness of his mental state. Some even join the man out on the edge.

Laycock believes the play is timely. “It turned out to be the right play because I think a lot of people right now do have this feeling that it would be easier to jump,” she said.

Laycock credits her cast for working very hard.

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to wither myself,” said Baird.

“It really feels like I’m dying.”

On the other hand, she found it easy to memorize the lines for her two roles.

“I just started at a job,” said Baird. “I’ve had to memorize a lot of things lately and it’s really helped with my memory. I’m really enjoying it.”

Laycock said the moral message of the play comes from the 100-year-old lady at the end of the play, played

by Baird.

“Let’s find a way to fly, let’s get our wings, let’s open up and become awake, because it’s an attitude, it’s a way of living,” said Laycock.

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Members in attendance will be eligible for door prizes & refreshments will be served.

For more information, please contact us at: Powell Branch 604.485.6206 Texada Branch 604.486.7851 www.firstcu.ca

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LONE FOOD TRUCK: Kozy Smokey, a food truck parked on private property on Marine Avenue, is currently the only visible food truck in City of Powell River. DAVE BRINDLE PHOTO

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JOIN US AT THE LOCATION NEAREST YOU: Monday, May 16, 7:00 pm Northside Community Recreation Centre Tuesday, May 17, 1:00 pm Tla’amin Salish Centre Tuesday, May 17, 7:00 pm Powell River Recreation Complex - Elm Room Wednesday, May 18, 5:30 pm Texada Community Hall Thursday, May 19, 7:00 pm Lang Bay Hall

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Food trucks might be trendy in big cities, but the verdict is still out on whether it is a viable business model for Powell River.

Only one visible food truck, the seasonal Kozy Smokey on Marine Avenue, has been in regular business in the past year. Parked on the owner’s private property, the business does not have to pay for a food-vending permit.

With some food trucks and carts in the works and others already out of business, the idea of mobile restaurants has not caught on yet.

Local entrepreneur Jeff Rowley opened a food truck called Hefe’s for about five weeks last year outside of Valley Building Supplies, then promptly closed it down and sold his truck. He does not expect food trucks to be a trend in Powell River anytime soon.

“I would say that if people looked into it enough they would find there is not enough traffic here,” said Rowley.

According to Janice Gunn, City of Powell River development clerk, no permits for food trucks have been issued this year, although some enquiries have been made.

Gunn said the cost involved is relatively high. First, a business licence has to be purchased and then a $200 per month or $600 per year food-vending permit. A permit allows the food vendor to park on spots identified for those businesses; no other locations are allowed within city limits.

“The rationale behind that is to make it fair to the businesses in the area that are now your competition; you have to pay more,” said Gunn. “To allow somebody to set up right next to a restaurant selling food, is that fair?”

In his brief experience operating a food truck, Rowley said finding somewhere to park was one of the big problems.

“To get a place that actually has traffic and you’re allowed to park at is really hard,” he said.

Rowley thought the ideal location would be at the intersection of Wharf Street and

Marine Avenue, near the ferry terminal where people wait to board. He said it is the only place that would get enough traffic to make it a viable business.

According to Gunn, the city allows food vendors to park on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Eight locations are allowed for street vending, which includes food trucks and carts.

Under the city zoning bylaw for street vending, food trucks cannot be parked and left overnight.

“I could picture it being pretty crazy if it got going and took off,” said Rowley. “I can see there being issues with it, for sure. You’d be fighting for the hotspot in town.”

In Townsite, The Old Courthouse Inn plans to open a poutine-themed food cart on its property June 1. Much smaller than a truck, advantages of food carts include the smaller size, less expense to operate and easier transportation, cleaning and repair.

Old Courthouse co-owner JP Brosseau worked on a food truck in Vancouver and said he is optimistic his cart can be sustainable, at least through the warm months.

If local building projects such as Sino Bright School move forward, Brosseau said there is an opportunity for food trucks.

“I know you can make quite a bit of money,” said Brosseau. “It’s a matter of someone taking it on, buying a truck and filling it up with food.”

Just because food trucks are a phenomena in large cities such as Vancouver, that is not necessarily the case in Powell River, according to Rowley.

“I think there’s a bit of a misconception,” he said. “By the time you pay to park somewhere and all the repairs on the truck and upkeep, you’re not necessarily winning in any way, other than if you were going to chase festivals around.”

Knowing what he knows now about parking restrictions, the seasonal nature of the business and expenses involved, Rowley said he would not have bothered with a food truck.

“That’s why I sold mine,” he said. “I looked at the situation and thought if I could get my money back for this vehicle, I’ve learned some lessons, I’ve learned the ins and outs of it, and figured out it would not necessarily be worth it.”

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SPORTS »

Tennis club for anyone Registration for tennis lessons now open DAVE BRINDLE community@prpeak.com

Tennis is not a sport that is as easy as picking up a racquet, according to a local player.

“If you’ve never played a racquet sport before, it’s a little bit difficult,” said Vivian Thickett, a member of the Powell River Tennis Club (PRTC).

She highly recommends lessons for anyone interested in the game.

Registration for beginner, intermediate and advanced lessons is now available through Powell River Recreation Complex.

All classes are at the Townsite Tennis Courts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 7 to 16.

Beginner and intermediate classes take place from 5-7 pm; advanced from 7-9 pm. Cost is $55 per person for four, two-hour classes.

The tennis courts, which were originally built in 1929, are a public facility.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, PRTC members have priority, except

when lessons are being taught.

The club has about 40 members who sign up every year, according to Thickett.

Membership is $15 for a single, $20 for a couple and $25 for a family, with the fees mostly going toward social events.

The club also runs a ladder tournament featuring matches where players play against each other and move up and down in the rankings, based on wins or losses.

In addition, players from Sechelt and Comox regularly visit for days of social tennis.

“If anyone new comes out on the days we’re playing, we absolutely welcome them and help them,” said Thickett.

While no one from Powell River has ever made the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) or Women’s Tennis Association (WTA), Thickett said there have been a few who earned tennis scholarships at American universities.

“We’ve had a few good junior players,” she said. “Bob Burnett was one of them and Kim Andersen went to college in the states, too.”

To register for lessons, call 604.485.2891.

RACQUET SPORT: Powell River Tennis Club member Chris Evans lines up a forehand shot while playing doubles recently at Townsite Tennis Courts. DAVE BRINDLE

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Be advised that there will be single lane, alternating traffic on Highway 101 between Zilinsky Road and Weldwood Road (at Lang Creek Bridge) while bridge rehabilitation works are completed. The length of this closure will be 24 hours per day, seven days per week, commencing May 16, 2016, and terminating June 24, 2016. Please expect delays during this period and allow extra time to reach your intended destination.

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June 7, 1929 - April 21, 2016 Eileen Joyce Croker passed away peacefully at The Gardens at Qualicum Beach at the age of 86. She is survived by her son Stephen Croker of Edmonton. Eileen was predeceased by her loving husband Don Croker and her sister Peggy Young.

We would like to thank the staff at the Gardens for the kind, compassionate care they provided to Eileen.

It was Eileen’s wish that no service would be held.

Bertie Vandermark There will be a celebration of life for Bertie Vandermark (Coomans) held Saturday, May 14, from 11:30 am - 1 pm at Open Air Farmers’ Market on Padgett Road. Bertie was instrumental in the establishment of the Open Air Market at it’s present location which she managed for over 15 years.

Please join us and share your memories.

Carol Diane Clayton Born on January 15, 1945 in Vancouver, BC, Carol Diane Clayton passed away peacefully in Powell River, BC, on April 22, 2016, at the age of 71. She is survived by her daughter Sharon McClinchey, her son Brent (Jackie) McClinchey, grandchildren Colton Maclean and Kyle McClinchey. She is also survived by many great friends and family. She will be greatly missed by all. At her request there will be no service but there is a celebration of her life for friends and family on Saturday, May 14, at 5156 Manson Avenue from 1-3 pm.

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Your will is the last statement you will ever make. With the help of a financial advisor you can benefit from estate planning that reflects your values. Ask about naming a charity as a beneficiary on your RRSP or as a secondary beneficiary on your life insurance; including charitable gifts in your will; completing an estate plan that reduces taxes and fees.

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No reservations for individual camp sites Call caretakers to reserve group sites Haywire Bay Park Now open for the 2016 Camping Season Caretaker Wendy Paterson at 604.483.1097 Shelter Point Park Open for camping year-round Caretakers Joe and Debbie Weber at 604.486.7228

DAY-USE PARKS Palm Beach Park Open year-round To book kitchen and barbecue area call caretaker Sean Palmer at 604.487.4305 Craig Park Open year-round To book the baseball fields, soccer pitch or gazebo call the Regional District’s Parks and Properties Foreman, Shawn Gullette at 604.487.1380

Marketing Specialist (1 year contract - 35 hours per week) First Credit Union and Insurance is accepting applications for a Marketing Specialist to assist in the delivery of the annual marketing and communications plan. Responsibilities of this role include: • Developing internal and external communications, ensuring valid, current, and accurate content—sometimes sensitive in nature.

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1230 Work Wanted

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1205 Career Opportunities HOUSEKEEPING ASSOCIATES Crothall Healthcare is seeking motivated and reliable people to perform all aspects of housekeeping and janitorial work in a healthcare environment. We offer fair pay and benefits for eligible.

Conditions of employment include a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, proof of immunizations and TB test results compassatvch-phc@compasscanada.com

1210 Career Training MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION, HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION, Medical Terminology online courses. Train with CanScribe, the accredited and top-rated online Canadian school. Work from home careers! 1.866.305.1165. www.canscribe.com info@can scribe.com

1215 General Employment COAST FITNESS is looking for a certified fitness instructor for group and indoor cycling classes to join our growing team.

Please send resume to info@coastfitness.ca EXPERIENCED CARE-AID needed for two hours Saturdays and Sunday mornings Email Warren at wggill76@hotmail.com LAW FIRM seeking legal assistant for temporary maternity leave position. Experience an asset. Please drop resumes off at the law office of David Garling, 4581 Marine Ave. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employertrusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1.855.768.3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

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Seniors’ discount available

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PRESSURE WASHING

Decks • Driveways • Walkways •

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2060 For Sale Miscellaneous 1962 CHAMPION midsize grader, motor 453 GM diesel, runs, needs some TLC, serial #62.581.26 $3,500. 604.483.3243.

INSULATED POWER garage door, 10’x10’, white, comes with all hardware and openers $1,200. 604.414.5850.

NIMBUS SEAFARER kayak approximately 18’ $550; Large dog crate $50; Wing Chair $75.

604.483.3165.

PORTABLE TABLE, padded, vinyl covered, 8’ x 4’, excellent condition, multiple uses $150.

Call Rosemary 604.414.0211.

1215 General Employment Community Resource Centre Summer Student

2060 For Sale Miscellaneous REFORESTATION NURSERY seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1.866.873.3846 or www.treetime.ca SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - MAKE MONEY & SAVE MONEY with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. FREE Info & DVD: www.NorwoodSawm i l l s . c o m / 4 0 0 O T 1.800.566.6899 Ext:400OT SLED QUAD trailer, 2009, 26’, V-nose, ramps, new tires, 237,500 axels $6,500. Gord 604.223.7119.

2145 Wanted 3-BDRM, 2-BATH, house , inside municipality. 604.414.9578.

OSCILLOSCOPE, CONTACT Steve Dow, 604.487.4295 or email ve7tech@shaw.ca

BLACK POINT Log House 3 BR,1 1/2BA. On senior orientated communal acreage. Best suited for a couple. S/F,W/D, wood stove/electric heat, sm. fenced yd. 1 pet ok. Available June1. $860/mo. + hydro. 604487-9543 mhdavis1986@gmail.com

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604.483.8200

4025 Health Services

5015 Business Opportunities HIGH PROFIT HIGH CASH PRODUCING LOONIE VENDING MACHINES. All on Locations - Turnkey Operation, Perfect Home Based Business.

Full Details CALL NOW! 1.866.668.6629. WEBSITE WWW.TCVEND.COM.

6560 Houses for Rent

2-BDRM, 1-BATH, South of Town, Stillwater area, Single Family Home, D/W, W/D, workshop/garage, 1/2 acre , N/S, pet negotiable, references required $980/mth, or $1,100/mth includes garden maintenance catherinetocher@shaw.ca

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HIP OR KNEE REPLACEMENT? Ar thritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in Walking/Dressing? Disability Tax Credit $2,000 Tax Credit $20,000 Refund. Apply Today For Assistance: 1.844.453.5372.

2-BDRM PLUS office, lower floor, Westview, 1,100 sq ft on a quarter acre, in-suite laundry, sunny, bright, near seawalk $800/mth includes heat and hot water.

Available June 1.

604.483.3181.

WESTVIEW, LARGE 1-bdrm, five appliances, suits single, N/S, N/P $800/mth includes utilities. 604.485.0987.

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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

6025 For Sale by Owner FLOAT CABIN, nice location on Lois Lake, all amenities.

604.487.4104.

TEXADA ISLAND, 9.8 acre property, like new home, 3 bay garage, asking $480,000.

604.486.7838 or 604.414.8109.

TEXADA ISLAND, Cresent Bay, 7.5 acres, over 600’ ocean front, 3-bdrm home, must be seen $580,000. 604.414.8109.

604.486.7838.

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6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent 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 1- or 3-BDRMS with ocean view, heat and hot water included. Pets okay. 604.485.2895.

QC APARTMENTS, 1-bdrm, available now $585/mth, includes cable and utilities.

604.485.3711.

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2000 FORD Crown Vic, excellent condition, 4-dr sedan, white, low mileage, 68,467 kms/410,802 miles $6,000. 604.485.2594.

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.

CANADA BENEFIT GROUP Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Tollfree 1.888.511.2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/freeassessment.

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3560 Pets

PREP is seeking a summer student to work fulltime at the Community Resource Centre. There are two positions available: one inside the centre, and one focused on developing the garden. You will have well-developed interpersonal skills and an interest in social work, horticulture or nutrition.

For a detailed job description and to submit your resumé and cover letter please contact kate.cooper@careerlinkbc.com #103, 4511 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K5 Application deadline: 4 pm, Monday, May 16, 2016

PREP is seeking a summer student to work full time as a program assistant at Family Place. This dynamic person will love working with parents and children and will use their organization and planning skills to coordinate weekly activities for families.

For a detailed job description and to submit your resumé and cover letter please contact kate.cooper@careerlinkbc.com #103, 4511 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2K5 Application deadline: 4 pm, Monday, May 16, 2016

6506 Cabins

WANTED TO RENT. 2BR+ furnished, six mo+ from July 1.

Mature, no pets, non-smokers, references, 12 yrs at last address. Text 604.802.1701.

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)

help@property-maintain.com WCB and fully insured

9145 Cars

9160 Trucks & Vans 1998 GMC Sierra, extended cab, 305 Vortec, auto, good fuel economy, good truck.

220,000 kms $2,500.

604.223.0714.

2008 FORD F150, super crew, XLT, 4X4, 37,970 kms $19,250.

604.483.4171.

9185 Boats 17’ DOUBLE Eagle, 13.5 optimax, low hours, newer galvanized trailer $6,500. 604.483.5101.

1998 SEARAY 270 special edition, new engine, manifolds, head and tarp, with 2012 trailer $37,000. westcoastend.com 604.413.2099.

19’ SILVERLINE, 300 hp outboard $8,500; 16’ K&C, with a 40 Mariner $3,500; 17’ fiberglass with 90 Johnson $800.

604.483.7973.

21’ GLASPEY, 305 Chev mercruiser, outdrive, large cuddy, flush toilet, GPS, tandem trailer $4,500 obo. 604.487.4214.

26’ MACGREGOR, 2007, motor-sailor, 50 hp, Suzuki, trailer, GPS/Plotter, fully loaded, ready for cruising $22,000. 604.485.2249.

40’ STEEL Sailboat, re-built diesel, newer sails, bottom painted, roomy, solid, good condition $13,500. 1.250.490.7758.

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Call Chris 604.414.3960.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1977 TRIPLE E, 24’ Class A, good condition, everything runs well $4,000 obo. 604.485.5384.

1981 BIG Foot 17’ trailer, excellent condition, retiree needed a project so it’s all refinished inside $7,500. 604.483.3692.

1986 23’ Class C motorhome, low km’s, 2005 fridge, needs nothing, very good condition $6, 900. 604.414.7259.

2000 MINNIE Winnie, 29’, new battery, tires one season, basement storage, awnings, good running order $19,500. 604.483.4699.

2001 CORSAIR fifth wheel, 32’, 2-slides, A/C, vacuum, clean, everything works $16,000.

604.489.1509 for details.

30’ FORD RV, 1988, A/C generator, new tires, A/C, runs great $5,500 firm.

604.223.2702 or 604.487.9938.

IMMACULATE 2010 Nash 25s travel trailer, fully equipped for s u m m e r o f f u n $ 12 , 9 0 0 .

604.414.3854.

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

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CROSSWORD

HOROSCOPE Week of May 11 to 17

a 7. Not him 8. Most arid 9. Nobleman 10. Nuclear particle 11. Hibernates 16. Escaped 20. ____ Marian 21. Adolescent’s bane 22. Metallic element 24. Cafe customer 25. Historic period 26. Expel 29. Confused 30. Pinball foul 31. Boundaries 33. Repair 34. Uninvited picnicker 37. Slanted 38. “For ____ the Bell Tolls” 40. Be of the same opinion 42. Masking ____ 43. All right!

44. Contribute 46. Rowboat accessories 48. Signal 49. Inquire 50. ____ tide 51. August zodiac sign 52. Darn

GEMINI | MAY 21 TO JUNE 21 You get the green light to undertake a project or an apprenticeship. Funding is made available to you, and you succeed in guaranteeing a good retirement for yourself in an unusual way.

LEO | JULY 24 TO AUGUST 23 You need to be patient this week. You feel as if you are treading water and having to wait for everyone. Take time for yourself; this setback is necessary in order to make better progress afterwards.

SUDOKU

VIRGO | AUGUST 24 TO SEPTEMBER 22 You are responsible for an important meeting at work or an event that brings everyone together. You look after a lot of customers, which substantially increases your income.

LIBRA | SEPTEMBER 23 TO OCTOBER 22 One of your projects requires special attention. Delays are possible just about everywhere. On the phone, you are put on hold; at the grocery store, you choose the wrong line.

SCORPIO | OCTOBER 23 TO NOVEMBER 22 The summer holidays are fast approaching and you should start planning them this week. You may also need to reserve places at a day camp for your children.

SAGITTARIUS | NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 20 A particular event is surprisingly revealing about your family or professional future. You are able to set more specific goals.

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LAST WEEK’S SODUKO ANSWER:

TAHOE SPECIAL

TAURUS | APRIL 20 TO MAY 20 Traffic is a bit of a headache and communications are complicated. Try to find secondary roads, and don’t forget to charge your phone before leaving home in order to avoid delays.

CANCER | JUNE 22 TO JULY 23 You feel like conquering the world. You are very determined to advance your cause and improve your lot in life. This could lead you to some kind of new beginning.

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!

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ACROSS 1. Mare’s morsel 4. Country walk 8. “____ Calm” 12. Spotted casino cube 13. Healing plant 14. Grade, as a film 15. Breezier 17. Curling device 18. Journey section 19. Tall shade trees 20. Labyrinth 23. Comes closer 27. Biting 28. Disturb 32. Rural hotel 33. Destined 35. Wickedness 36. Decrease 38. Fuse metal 39. Spare 41. Sombreros, e.g.

42. Caesar’s garb 45. Sticky mess 47. Like 48. Chewy candies 53. Cover with asphalt 54. Patron 55. Honeycomb builder 56. Gazed at 57. Just manages to earn 58. Archer’s need DOWN 1. Bizarre 2. Atmosphere 3. Wonderland party beverage 4. Head 5. Straighten 6. ____ the line (conform)

ARIES | MARCH 21 TO APRIL 19 Start preparing in order to get a head start if you’re planning a move. Alternatively, you might decide to renovate your home instead.

CAPRICORN | DECEMBER 22 TO JANUARY 20 You receive a marriage proposal or other proof of commitment if your relationship is very recent. Your sweetheart confirms his or her love for you in a rather spectacular way.

AQUARIUS | JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19 Do not hesitate to apply the laws of attraction where your work is concerned. You will be able to realize your goals more quickly if you visualize them precisely.

PISCES | FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20 You are able to regain your self-esteem this week. You experience a situation that shows you off to advantage and provides you with tools to set new goals.

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10%

Raisin Bread

each

$ 98

Extra Lean Cubed Pork

1

$ 48

Imported Gouda Cheese

F R E S H D A I LY

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

Made Fresh In Store

Bavarian Meatloaf

1

$ 48

Honey Ham

¢ $

Navel Oranges

FOR

WHOLESOME FOOD

/lb 2.16/kg

Bunch Broccoli

4 $ 25

$ 98

FOR

MOTT’S

Clamato Juice Assorted, 1.89L

3

$ 98

KELLOGG’S

Frosted Flakes

A PR IL 2 8 – JUNE 1, 2 0 16

SAVE

3

$ 68 Pizza Pops $ 28

Froot Loops or Corn Pops, 320-445 g

20 MAYTAG MONTH SAVE 15% MAY IS

3

PILLSBURY FROZEN

Or Mini Pizzas Assorted, 370-400 g

of % on3 orthemorepurchase eligible Maytag

27

®

major appliances

*

OR

on the purchase of 1 or 2 eligible Maytag® major appliances*

$

See in-store sales associate for instant savings details and list of available qualifying appliances.**

* In store instant savings equal to 15% of retail purchase price (before taxes) on purchase of 1 or 2 qualifying Maytag® major appliances will be deducted at time of purchase. In store instant savings equal to 20% of retail purchase price (before taxes) on purchase of 3 or more Maytag® major appliances will be deducted at time of purchase. Purchase must be made between April 28, 2016 and June 1, 2016 from a participating authorized Canadian Maytag® appliance dealer. Multiple qualifying appliances must be purchased from the same dealer at the same time to qualify for instant savings. Open to Canadian residents only. Offer cannot be combined with any other Maytag® appliance offer. This offer is not available to second channel, dealers, builders or contractors. ** Not all models qualify for the instant savings. Offer excludes discontinued products. All qualifying models may not be available at all dealers. No substitute models qualify. See Sales Associates for qualifying models and instant savings details. ‡ Dealer prices may vary. Dealer alone has sole discretion to set retail prices. †† Visit Maytag.ca for warranty details. ®/™ © 2016 Maytag. Used under license in Canada. All rights reserved.

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