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Thursday, November 23, 1995

Peak is your paper

As Powell River’s newest newspaper, the Powell River Peak will publish news about people and events in this town.

Nothing more. Nothing less.

The Peak is published once a week and is delivered to nearly 8,000 homes from Saltery Bay to Texada Island to Lund.

News comes in many forms and the Peak is interested in many different aspects of community news.

Breaking news, stories about people, their lives, and their accomplishments. Business profiles, people profiles. Pictures that will bring a smile to someone’s face, stories that will make people ponder an issue. Information on upcoming events in a format that is easy to read.

The Peak cares about what is happening both in town and the outlying areas. The Peak cares about children playing soccer, grandma’s 95th birthday, small business and fundraising events.

In short, the Peak cares about the people of Powell River, young and old.

Children have much to learn. Seniors have much to share. After all, they have a lifetime of experiences, tastes and opinions.

The energy and dreams of youth can be guided by the wisdom and experience of a senior.

Just as a young child learns and grows, and the community of Powell River learns and grows, so will the Peak.

Like a child’s first step, the Peak’s first issue is a proud moment.

The Peak is a progressive community newspaper. The Peak is your community newspaper.

When events of interest or news happen in the community, the Peak wants to know.

Reach for the Peak and grow with us.

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Congratulations to the Powell River Peak for 25 years of exceptional community coverage and support.

The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work with young children and their families in licensed child care settings. Students progress through a series of courses and practica designed to integrate theoretical learning, self-awareness, and practical experience in becoming an Early Childhood Educator. This program is full time and online with both synchronous and asynchronous courses. Successful students will earn Vancouver Island University’s (VIU’s) Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care.

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flashback through time Since November of 1995, the Peak has been proud to document life in and around the Powell River area. Encapsulating 25 years of news, business, community events and sports has been difficult; pages three to 17 feature a few of many of the highlights after a lengthy selection process.

Angel eyes Then four-year-old Carissa Gawley was chosen as the Powell River Peak angel in recognition of the first-ever Christmas issue.

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First prize in the family category at the 1996 Texada Sandcastle competition went to The Cruisers, Dawn Creviston, Dustin Creviston, Clayton Earl, Brandon Creviston, John Crevistion and Amber Earl.

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Music is a part of life The Kennedy family loves being on stage. Sisters Julie and Carli, then 11, Kately, then 7, and their dad Bruce sing and play together as The Kennedy Family, a local band that will perform at Sea Fair and other venues around town

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Congratulating Powell River Peak on 25 years of providing information, entertainment, and connecting our community Thank you for our wonderful partnership as we both celebrate 25 years in business this year

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Making grandpa proud The Moffatts with grandpa Clint Jahrig collected mobs of fans around the world during a 1998 tour. Scott [from left] plays electric and acoustic guitar, Bob plays congas and drums, Clint plays bass and percussion and Dave plays the keyboard. All four perform vocals. Their mom, Darlana Jahrig-Moffatt grew up in Powell River.

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European tour Excitement is building for Cyndi Pallen, Noreen Paul and Sara Koopman [not pictured] as they prepare for a trip to Europe. The Tla’amin ladies earned a spot on the Aboriginal soccer team preparing to tour European countries, and Pallen and Paul are on the fields regularly to stay fine-tuned.

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T-shirt bouquet Miel Creasey, then 15, Hayley Creasey, then 13, Aubree McBlane, then 15, and Ginger Holland, then 15, are all dressed in t-shirts from various Sunshine Folk Festivals over the years. The girls had been attending the event since infancy. In the year 2000, the event changed the name to Sunshine Music Festival.

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contributed.photo~ Max Cameron Secondary School’s boys’ volleyball team captured BC gold last weekend, successfully defending its title at the provincial championships in Kelowna. Back row, from left, Doug Skinner, Ethan Hasler, Eric Morris, Ben Rahier, Spencer Hoehn, and Eric Green. row, from left, BrentSchool’s Forrest, Adam Skinner, Nick Wadden, Kye Taylor,BC Matt Denniston, and Jayson Cole.

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successfully defending its title at the provincial championships in Kelowna. Back row, from left, Doug Skinner, Ethan Hasler, Eric Morris, Ben Rahier, Spencer Hoehn, and Eric Green. Front row, Sports . . . . . . . . . .24 from left, Brent Forrest, Adam Skinner, Nick Wadden, Kye Taylor, Matt Denniston, and Jayson Cole.

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Powell River high school volleyball teams captured gold and silver in provincial AA championships last weekend, continuing a proud tradition of being the best in BC. Max Cameron Secondary School’s senior boys repeated as AA champs in Kelowna, and Brooks Secondary School’s senior girls placed second in provincial action in Mission.

Max Cameron came into the provincials ranked number one. The squad won their pool undefeated, then went on to win the quarterfinal match.

In semifinal play, Max Cameron defeated Okanagan Mission 3-1 (25-22, 25-16, 19-25, 25-21).

After jumping out to a two-set lead in the final against Fraser Valley Christian, Max had an opportunity to claim the title, with the score at 24-23 in the third set.

But as in two previous matches, Fraser Valley never quit and held out to win the third and fourth sets.

The fifth set was tied at 7-7 when Max Cameron turned on the jets to win the deciding set 15-10. Final scores were 2512, 25-22, 25-27, 22-25, and 15-10.

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most outstanding AA player. First allstars went to Kye Taylor and Spencer Hoehn. Eric Greene was awarded a second all-star. A Libero award was given to Adam Skinner, meaning five out of the team’s six starters were recognized.

“They did what other people thought they could do,” said coach Doug Skinner. “They were good, they really were. They held up all week.”

Skinner said he’s never coached a better high school team. “I don’t know if I ever will.”

Brooks’ girls’ team went into the provincials ranked seventh. Last year the Brooks team won gold at the provincials and this years’ team was hoping to repeat the victory.

In pool play on Thursday, Brooks lost only one match, to St. Patrick’s, the number-one ranked team.

In their first playoff match on Friday, the girls beat the team from St. Michael’s University School in three sets. The St. Michael’s team had beaten Brooks in the Island championship the week before.

Advancing to the quarterfinals, Brooks beat Yorkhouse, the number-two team, in two games.

Then in semifinal action, Brooks again won in two straight against Selkirk.

The final pitted Brooks against St. Patrick’s again. The West Vancouver team, which had been ranked number one all year, won in three, 27-25, 25-23, and 25-14.

Brooks was awarded the most sportsmanlike team for the second year running. Louise Belanger and Jocelyn Walz were awarded first-team all-stars.

It was the last tournament for Jason Christensen, who has coached the Brooks’ team for the last five years. “The success was a team effort,” he said. “We lost with a good effort. That’s more than you can ask for as a coach.”

He was particularly pleased the team won the most sportsmanlike award two years in a row. “That’s a big accomplishment. It’s a real tribute to the girls and how they behave. It’s a credit to the school program.”

Christensen has won two provincial high school championships and three island championships during his stint as coach. “I’ve been lucky to have a good group of girls. It would be hard to top the experience I’ve had in the last five years.” Ω

Judi Tyabji Wilson ha resigned as a Powell Rive municipal councillor, forc ing a by-election with le than a year left before th next general local govern ment election.

Tyabji Wilson resigned o Monday, December 3, ove a council vote, taken in DECEMBER 5 a contra camera, to award for operating the Powe River barge facility to company controlled b Harold Long, MLA fo Powell River-Sunshin Coast.

Tyabji Wilson’s husban Gordon Wilson, former Ne Democratic Party cabin minister who was defeate

by Long in the last provin cial election, had also sub mitted a bid on the con tract in partnership wit MacIntosh and Norman, Powell River company.

Council’s decision trig gered another resignatio Anne Tait, who had bee wharfinger for the barg terminal and tanker doc since the municipality too over those facilities i September 2000, has als resigned.

“I don’t believe this dec sion is in the best interest o the other users or the peo ple of Powell River,” she sai yesterday, December 4. “B remaining in the job, looks like I’m condoning it The vote to award th barge facility was taken in special in-camera counc meeting on November 2 That vote followed on

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transponders—bracelets A thermal imager was job in keeping residents safe Powell River Community JOYCE CARLSON PHOTO sed, but Frettwell’s core and Mr. Frettwell leaving the Health Centre where he was that cause the door to lock when residents get within mperature did not register facility is in no way a sign of treated for hypothermia.

In December, Mona a certain distance. But, as bad care.” ecause it was so low.

There is a high percentage McCracken went missing Crysler pointed out, that Bill Crysler, senior operatg officer for Powell River of people with dementia liv- from the Olive Devaud system isn’t 100 per cent One of 14 participants vying for the title while representing local organizations r the Vancouver Coastal ing in the central core of the Residence and died after her fool proof because some businesses, Carli wheelchair Lundgrenwas wasinvolved choseninas residents Powell River Youth have in the past Devaud, he said, and ealth Authority, said he’s Oliveand Ambassador in 2003.anMallory Statham was named cut First or Princess. pulled their accident near the building. wasn’t designed orry this happened but is the building PHOTOS transponders off, rendering Staff will be reviewing the CONTRIBUTED for that level of care. ankful Frettwell is okay.

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Internet abductor targets local boy

A recent Internet abduction attempt n a Powell River youngster has led CMP to set up a second seminar to revent such incidents. Last February n event was held after attempts on oungsters in Courtenay and Victoria.

This time an 11-year-old boy was the rget. “His mother did all the right hings,” said Constable Scott McLeod, ho set up the first seminar with assisnce from Kevin Unger of Armourtech nternet Services and the Moose Lodge

No. 1667. “The child reacted to information from last year’s seminar.”

Bruce Headridge, who is retired from Vancouver Police Department’s cyber crime unit, will be the guest speaker for the seminar, which will be held at 7 pm on Monday, February 11 at the Evergreen Theatre.

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Powell River participants came out in huge numbers to mark the 25th anniversary of the annual run that raises funds for cancer research. The event, held Sunday, September 18 at Powell River Recreation Complex, attracted over 500 participants, up from 248 the year before.

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Powell River doubled its numbers for this year’s Terry Fox Run. The event, held Sunday, September 18 at Powell River Recreation Complex, attracted over 500 participants, up from 248 the year before.

“It was beyond my expectations,” said Powell River organizer Ted Rodonets.

“Our target was $25,000. I think we’re well beyond that.”

Final results will not be known for another week or so, but Rodonets said the tally on Monday was already at $18,000, before schools or businesses added their contributions to the total.

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ON YOUR MARK, GET SET: Larry Belle [front] blows the horn to officially start the Terry Fox Run, held Sunday, September 18.

FAMILY EVENT: Annabelle Tully-Barr and her daughter Rhiannon, 10, wait to get started on the Terry Fox Run, which marked its 25th anniversary this year. The run is held annually, honouring Terry Fox’s dream to bring an end to cancer.

WARMING UP THE CROWD: Powell River Terry Fox Run organizer Ted Rodonets was overwhelmed by the turnout at the run, which drew 500 participants, more than twice last year’s number.

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READY TO RUN: Sisters Jessie Mazzelli [left] and Gracie Balzan warm up before the event.

Mazzelli had a goal of raising $1,600, but surpassed that, reaching a total of $3,001. Mazzelli has raised more than $11,000 over the 25 years since Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope began, and ran every year but one. Her son ran for her that year.

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CANADA, HOME OF THE TERRY FOX RUN: Cole Villani [left], four, and his brother Rylan, two, cheer on participants as they return from the run. The Terry Fox Run is held annually in more than 50 countries.

HEADING FOR THE FINISH LINE: Kate Fisher, six, gets a push from dad Scott Fisher while brother Chris, four, walks.

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Powell River Women In Business-Mission

To provide an inclusive environment that empowers women to grow their businesses through networking, education, resource support, and mentorship while lifting them up in their roles as mothers, wives, caregivers, and friends.

Powell River Women In Business-Vision

To help shape, build, and expand women-led businesses in Powell River by providing grassroots mentorship, multi-dimensional continuing education, a directory of resources, and business planning tools. WIB endeavours to help women turn dreams into actions and actions into sustainable revenue.

Our Values:

• We empower one another • We remember the challenges that women have overcome, and recognize the challenges we still face • We pursue growth, both personal and professional • We utilize grassroots knowledge and make space for new ideas • We support one another

Even during this time of COVID-19, we have been meeting virtually to continue to plan our objectives and have a little fun (last month we did a murder mystery night; in November we held a game night “Two Truths and a Lie”).

Aside from business planning, we do have a little fun too.

Recognizing the risks involved with setting up a business, in 2021 we will be launching a ‘mentorship’ program. Our goal is to attract the younger generation and provide guidance and support as they launch themselves as local entrepreneurs. Our membership is a group of incredibly giving experienced women who make time for other women!

Visit our website to learn more www.prwomeninbusiness.com and how you can become involved.

WIB spearheaded the “Support Local” campaign now underway. We envisioned the urgent need for our local businesses to survive during these troubling times of COVID-19 and the competition from online shopping. With a core group from our membership, we were joined by Powell River Living, Powell River Peak and Powell River Chamber of Commerce, to create an awareness campaign for the immediate Christmas season ahead and there are plans for it to grow into the future.

We encourage our community to support our local shops and services. They need us more than ever right now!

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It then narrowed the selection to eight communities and eventualJUNE 14 ly selected three.

Hydro used criteLarry Gouthro Jr. accepts words of praise fromBC Mayor developed through Stewart Alsgard on behalf of his late father, minorriabaseball consultative process devotee Larry Gouthro, at the unveiling of a signaoffi cially marking the renaming of Manson Park in hisinvolving honour. first nations Before succumbing to cancer in December 2005,and Gouthro civic communities was a coach, served on the executive of Powell Riverthe selection. to make Minor Babe Ruth Baseball and helped develop playing Key criteria included fields including those at Timberlane and Manson parks.of hardship, degree LUKE BROCKI PHOTO community readiness to participate in the program and ability for LAURA WALZ PHOTO the program to sucNDP MLA: New Democratic Party candidate Nicholas Simons, who was phoceed in the community. tographed by The Peak while in Powell River for a Council of Canadians all-

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UNVEILING: Larry Gouthro Jr. accepts words of praise from Mayor Stewart Alsgard on behalf of his late father, minor baseball devotee Larry Gouthro, at the unveiling of a sign officially marking the renaming of Manson Park in his honour. Many Real estate report friends and family attended the ceremony, held at 11 am on June 12. Before succumbing to cancer last December, Gouthro was aPAGE coach, served 16 on the executive of Powell River Minor Babe Ruth Baseball and helped develop playing fields including those at Timberlane and Manson Park.

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Marketing Your Home for All It’s Worth! dence over making a The operator completed that repair treated, Stogre said, it was screened. release stating what happened and Providing honest advice and A message from Dr. Paul Martiquet, Vancouver that the Willingdon Beach area was profit. and activated the automatic conPowell River professional service for 30 years Powell River physicians INDEPENDENTLY AND OPERATED Coastal Health’s (VCH) medical closed to swimming. Martiquet trols atOWNED the plant, Stogre said. “The health officer for the Powell River said six samples were taken and plant was up and operational when 4766 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 3B6 really put their whole life into it,� she said. “I feel a personal disappointment for that. But we have to congratulate Nicholas. He’s got a hard job to do for us all and good for him.�

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Riding the road LUKE BROCKI PHOTO Powell River is in the fourth year of shiftFEELING CANADIAN: Venezuelan-born Marianne Beilmann recognizes the opportunities available to young A Swiss couple makes the ing taxes from the major industrial sector people in Canada. Beilmann, a Canadian resident since 1996, is heading to Vancouver in September to study journey from Argentina to the residential sector. history at the University of BC. She recently returned from Ottawa where she participated in Adventures inEach year, beginto Powell River by Citizenship, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Powell River. See story on page 22. ning in 2004, the city has reduced major Powell will receive bicycle—with plansRiver to industrial taxes by $200,000. continue on to Alaska a $7,500 BC150 Celebration Mayor Stewart Alsgard said other communities that have Catalyst Paper PAGE 25 for the History POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT Grant Corporation mills are watching Powell Powell River Radio AnnofMortifee River carefully. He, in turn, has been Broadcasts. comes to town watching tax levels in other communities.

The16Powell River Model L 30 Z is the target date for opening Haywire Bay Park for the season “Powell River has one of the lowest PAGE une combined property tax-utilities levies in Community Haywire Bay $20,000 for ditching and culvert for opening camping and vehicles in 2006.

Realtors promote Project for British Columbia,” he Park said, is“combined Persons ded atThe regional district had received work this year to improve drainage June with 30. “We’ll open of it tax sooner if we a program reform that is shifthousing optionswith Disabilities get the everything in place,” tax sheburden to PAGE a professional report that stated the so the road doesn’t deteriorate. can ing ve major industrial Society ny of 18 is spearheading the The regionalwithout districtan has to find ire bridge at the entrance to the park Directors are going to proceed with said. residential, overall tax increase project, which consists of markand will be while doing still some oth was deteriorating and was not safe the original upgrade plan and nego- a caretaker TV Listings ...................13 to the community, maintaining the...................34 creation and delivery of ne of in the park before it opens. for loads over three tons. Directors tiate with the BOMB (Bloody Old clean-up er. the highest water quality in the country ALICIA BAAS PHOTO Classifieds VICTORY TOradio BOOT: Charlotte of core the year-one ict voted at the special board meeting Men’s Brigade) Squad to look at Someand services.”upgrade will 15AND one-hour broad-Bowes, 13, entertained the crowd with her performance of “Singing orated in the Rain” for the Powell River Festival of Performing Arts Broadway Showtunes night, held on Saturday. the camping season, am to accept an offer made by Western replacing the temporary bridge be done Induring retrospect, he said, the tax shift was “a casts one decade Bowes profi tied forling the Lee Porteous Trophy in the 14 and under category with Shannon Thompson, 10. The bold decision, was a wise decision and as the work won’titinterfere with to Forest Products Ltd. to install a tem- prior to the 2007 opening.

63rd Powell River Festival of Performing Arts continues daily until the closing concert on March 14. per program of the history Royal Regional district administrator camping. pril porary bridge for this summer.

BUDGET cont’d on page 2 Charlotte Bowes, Directors also agreed to allocate Frances Ladret said the target date ed HAYWIRE cont’d on page 4 of the Powell River area and then 13, entertained the crowd with her performance ranch

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TheGrant, memories of yesterday He earned the Victoria waves and continued the Celebration where he joined the army.” organiM a c G re g o r’s e x p e r i - Cross for most conspicu- advance.” zations must non-profi t, Don Andbe the hopes of tomorrow of 1918, at the operate primarily for combravery, leadership the 2nd Canadian ous on ended ences inCongratulations 25 years in ourIn November community Powell River Peak benefit and have s held Mounted Rifles are amazing, and self-sacrificing devo- Honelle River, MacGregor munity Congratulations tion to duty personally did the recon- a voluntary, broad-based nberry said Vowles. in September naissance that led directly membership. Organizations head- “As a sergeant, o f 1 9 1 5 a t to the seizing of two bridges, can apply until August 31, There are two grave he was the first the battle of intact, from the Germans. 2008. Grants of up to $10,000 by the man in his brimajor types Cambrai. “He For this, he received the Bar are available through the Graves gade to reach of courage... led his com- to the Military Cross. ministry of public safety h the to top of Vimy MacGregor signed up p a n y u n d e r and solicitor general. entory Ridge, where Lieutenant i n t e n s e f i re again in the World War II he personally BC150 is a celebration of Colonel John and when the as private, hoping for over- the 150th anniversary of n the fired the three advance was seas service. After his iden- the founding of the Crown rthern rockets signiMacGregor, had c h e c k e d b y tity was discovered, he was Colony of British Columbia ry 11, f y i n g o b j e c -

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Three other youths from powell river travelled to salmon arm for the male U16 BC Cup with competition from april 15 to 19. The top 120 male U16 hockey players born in 1993 from across BC attended this prestigious event.

Chris english went to the referee portion of the clinic and was very NANAIMO FACING OFF: Selected for the BC Hockey high performance camp are, [from left] Braeden Behan, Chris English and Mitchell Ball. These under-16 excited about it. This is his eighth players and referee, along with Paige Metzner and Katrina 96 Terminal Avenue N., Nanaimo, BCHawkins, were selected to participate with some of the best young hockey players in the year of refereeing. He plays hockey province. but wanted to try refereeing and Thisit,”adcialmust be presented registration “kind of stuck with it. i enjoy tournament in powell river upon arm because it would build on the quality of play is very high. staff in every corner of the provhe said. in March, Mitchell Ball said he experience. “i am hoping to make it as far as ince for their possible inclusion Free exin-room • Non-smoking to english hoped to gain• some has just finished a good season He is• Adjacent hoping, beyond minor i can, to build more confidence, in a progressive series of training coffee wing perience refereeing the best young of hockey. This was the first time hockey, restaurants to move into the junior knowing that there’s a lot of great components.

HBOheand to players in the province.• Free He also was invited •toMinutes the BC Hockey ranks. • Courteous and hockey players out there and they over the years the BC Hockey expected some excellent full instructournament and expected it to Braeden Behan,staff another ban- are trying to do one thing. once high performance identification cable downtown and helpful tional people in attendance; BC’s be great. it was a jamboree-style tam player, was “very excited” you’re on the ice and you’re playsystem has been used as a model • Free local calls shopping referee-in-chief was scheduled to tournament with teams made up about participating in the BC ing a team there’s no friends, no for other provinces and Hockey • Free sauna June 2009the tournament he mercy.” be there. of players PAUL from all GALINSKI of theExpires regions, PHOTO Cup. 3, Before Canada. The program of excel• Free continental english’s next big aspiration is he said. said, “it will be a really challengThe BC Hockey high performance lence is in use across Canada for to referee junior hockey breakfast at some Ball said he went up against ing tournament. The best players program is more than 19 years old. systematically identifying, trainpoint. some of the players in the trying to make The program has developed from a ing and tracking players at the • Coin laundry 95BC fi- in BC will$ be there 50 $ as one of the bantam rep hockey nals here and was looking forward this team. They are going to bring single summer camp to a complete under-17, under-18 and underor double occupancy. players involved in the provin- to the tournamentSingle in salmon a lot of strength and energy. The system of identifying players and 20 levels.

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Selected for the BC Hockey high performance camp are, [from left] Braeden nity members who want to louie said elsie paul and with one project. We have Behan, Chris English and Mitchell Ball. These under-16 players and learn our language. We have david domenic are fluent in a bunch of videocassettes referee, along with Paige Metzner and Katrina Hawkins, were selected to participate with some of the best young hockey players in the province. regular language classes but the old language. “We’ve lost with language, stories and due to people’s schedules, a lot of our fluent speakers teachings and we want to 1 Night 2 Nights they can’t always make it. in a two-year period,” louie transfer them onto dvds or “Most people have easy ac- said. “That was our first lan- Cds to save them.”

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It is our commitment to the future. ago. out of those sessions “The sad thing is we don’t in and click, there they are.”to all 2009 graduating high school students! in BC and Yukon.

Applicants must write a 500-word came 10 Cds and a compan- have enough of our elders to preserving the language The is scholarships are open to all high school studentsYour content. essay on the topic: How can community newspapers better serve and engage their young readers? The essay, along with school and contact information, must be submitted to the Powell River Peak ion booklet. First voices is speak with the young peo- the whole focus, louie said. www.peaklive.ca

by April 24, 2009. The local winner’s submission will be forwarded to the BC & Yukon Community Newspapers Association for judging. There will be three recipients: 1st place at $5000, 2nd at $3500 and 3rd at $1500. an evolution of that process. ple on a daily basis,” louie “We are dedicated to preWinners will receive their award at their graduation ceremonies.

There is another compo- said. “now we don’t have a serving the culture,” he said.

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Good luck! nent to the First voices proj- grandmother speaking non- “This extends to more than ect. in the future, materials stop to the young kid in the just the language. Basket will be available as podcasts. kitchen anymore.” weaving, carving and other Timothy said there is a Timothy said First voices skills are important for the DID YOU MISS OUR LIVE INFO SESSION, OR IS real desire to make the old, is proud of what Tla’amin first nation. The elders are THERE SOMETHING ELSE YOU NEED TO LEARN? old language more preva- has accomplished. “They happy it’s being taught, preWE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU. lent. The way the language have contacted us, told us served and learned. They are is commonly spoken today we’ve been successful, and afraid it will be lost.” is a contracted version, with 4511 would we do this nextPowell proj- River readers can visit the First Marine Ave, some of the words and say- ect, with the podcasts? voices website at www.first ings having been shortened.

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TO CAULDRON: Abby Lloyd, 13, the youngest MARCH 26at Utilization ofTORCH sunlight and among 12,000 torch bearers lights the cauldron the Community Celebration of the Olympic Torch Relay in the parking lot of the Powell River Recreation the incorporation ofComplex. existTurn to page 17 for more photos. ing natural features will be Warren defining highlights of Behan the fu604.485.2324 (Direct) Architects reveal Westview For all my current listings go to design ture Westview Elementary www.warrenbehan.com School. for School District 47, and Gregg Steve Hopkins [left], secretary-treasurer School District 47 present intro- at an open Brown, architect with KMBR Architects Planners Inc., were BE THE FIRST TO SEE NEW LISTINGS: VISIT PRHOTNEWLISTINGS.COM • house to reveal the designduced for the future Westview Elementary the design to teach- School.

PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO ers, staff, students and the general public at an open house on Tuesday, March Nicholas Simons, MLA 8. Renderings and informafor Powell River-Sunshine tion were on display in Grief Coast, has been officially Point Elementary School’s IN THE WORKS: Steve Hopkins [left], secretary-treasurer for School District 47, and accepted as a BC New gym and architects from Gregg Brown, architect with KMBR Architects Planners Inc., were present at an open house Democratic Party leaderKMBR Architects Planners to reveal the design for the future Westview Elementary School. ship candidate.

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“I’m looking forward to The L-shaped school build- mons area. Entrances from Due in part to both aes- Energy Code for Buildings, it meeting with members ing will run along Selkirk both the street side and thetic and environmental is predicted that the school from around the provAvenue and Nootka Street, the back parking lot will considerations, along with will achieve 52 per cent enince to talk about restorwith a main entrance near open into this large com- provincial mandates, wood ergy savings compared to ing confidence in politics, the corner, where the ex- mon space that is meant to will be found throughout the reference model. and about sound policies isting trees will be saved. act as a social hub for the the “core” of the building as Brown said that KMBR dethat reflect the public inLocation of the building is school. Another feature is a well as in the classroom ar- signed the first ever LEED terest,” Simons said in a meant to maximize sunlight light well opening between eas. Wood beams, columns, certified school in BC in Port statement. “The polices and to minimize disrup- the first floor and the sec- wall panelling and millwork Moody and that even today I bring to the debate are tion to the streets. There ond floor of the classrooms are planned for the building. there are only two certibased on sound research will be a drop-off area on area that will allow natural Many environmental fea- fied schools in the province. and on good consultation. both streets, which architect light to flow throughout the tures have been incorpo- KMBR has been operating We are ready to move Gregg Brown said is meant structure. rated into the design as the since 1958 and has built forward in this province to split up traffic. schools all over the provand will work hard to enA sports field, includince, with Brown working on gage and fully represent ing baseball diamonds, will around two dozen. He said everyone, from all corners take up the majority of the that out of those the design We’ve designed a lot of schools and of the party.” remainder of the park and for Westview stands out as a I think this is going to be the nicest Party members choose will extend from the school groundbreaking project. a new leader on April 17. along Selkirk to Massett “I’m quite pleased elementary school that we’ve Prouddone. printers of the Powell River Peak about Avenue. Other notable outthis, just for my own perGREGG BROWN door features will be a ball sonal satisfaction,” said architect kmbr architects planners inc.

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International PRISMA is music direc- to be joining as guest artist theaward-winning Performingviolin Arts.soloist Soyoung Yoon from South Korea returned to Pacific Region tor and conductor Arthur faculty.

“It is not only important to for a International Summer Music Academy (PRISMA) The incoming an second time inpass 2014 aftermusical being impressed the previous Arnold who is also chief Grant provides “It gives us a wider range of on knowledge year with the two-week intensive summering music event. ambass school conductor for the Moscow orchestral pieces that are go- to the next generation, but PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO legacy for Kid’s well as representat 17. Covert suggestion 21. Transportation term Symphony Orchestra. ing to be played,” Schachter also extremely inspiring to 18. Aware of 22. Ostrichlike animal each of the scho 19. Pounds 24. Master Patchwork with these kids, to Paul Schachter, secre- said. look sions, had the op 20. Microwave, e.g.

26. Pirates’ affirmatives tary-treasurer of the board Richard Roberts, viointo their sparkling 23. South American 28. Biggest to eyes plant a tree o animals 29. “How do I love ____?” of directors, said that they linist from Montreal when they discover they May 15.

CHRIS BOLSTER 25. Purpose 31. Party food are currently working Symphony Orchestra, and too can do it,” said Arnold. reporter@prpeak.com 26. Brick house 32. Christmas ____ Jasmin Marshma JUNE 3 27. Flawed 33. Comic Sparks through student applicaAndrew Brown, violist “To be part of that, whether principal, said th 30. Blush 35. Harmonize 34. In the lead 37. Become ready to pick tions to choose which stu- from Vancouver Symphony as a tutor or as audience, is Students helped marked was one of 18 acro 36. “____ Got to Be Me” 38. Singer Baker dent musicians will have Orchestra, will be joining unforgettable.”

James Thomson Elementary to win the award 37. Most unusual 39. Saratoga Springs, e.g.

School grows with trees 39. Went in haste 40. ____ Kong Mayfruit Daytocelit was recogni the opportunity to develop the faculty for the event.School’s 60th Admission the and fund40. Door hardware 42. Religious ceremony ebration by planting trees in Farm to School, D themselves as an orchesraiser is John $100Harmer per person, Also returning isThen interna41. Capture 43. Nature’s building block grade seven students and Saskia 44. Author Read 45. Female relative the James school’s garden.

Kids Soprovich, Thomson Elementary School outgoing tral player. Then students tional award-winning violin but if someone wants to at-Patch schoo 45. Aptly 46. Franklin, to friends school ambassadors, workedelementary to plant one of 13initiatives. fruit trees The Wildwood 49. Butterfly catchers 47. Soap ingredient will be chosen by faculty soloist Soyoung Yoon tend only the master class during from a celebration.

50. “____ the Night” 48. Evergreen plant school won a $3,784 CHRIS BOLSTER and Arnold based on their South Korea. She decided to PHOTO session the costedis $10 “These each. trees wi 51. Potato bud SECTION ible trees grant from Trees benefit 52. Small fly auditions. return after13.2016 being impressed PRISMA memberships will students th Wednesday.April 53. Appear to be River Peak » prpeak.com Canada also and North Bridge fordelicious “Our applications are up lastPowell year with the two-week be available pur- food pro 54. Modern Financial Corporation last well as hands-on 20 per cent over last year,” intensive summer music chase at the event, or they DOWN year and used part of that opportunities in t 1. ____ of a kind (unique) Schachter said. Most of the academy. can be purchased online at money to purchase 13 and Farm to Schoo 2. Not dry HELPING HANDS: Grade seven students John Harmer applicants are from Canada T h i s y e a r, P R I S M A http://orchestra-academy.

3. Mr. Marvin and Saskia Soprovich, James Thomson Elementary School fruit trees including apple, classroom,” Marsh 4. “Huckleberry ____” and the United States, worked but will again off peach, with pear ca/. and People interested in atAsian pear addressing the sc outgoing school ambassadors, to plant one ofkick 13 fruit 5. Amend copy APRIL 13 the board has received apCelebration of the Senses, a tending the wine and cheese trees during a recent celebration. CHRIS BOLSTER PHOTO ing the May Day ce varieties. plications from countries free concert at Willingdon should contact PRISMA genas far away as Australia, Beach, on Wednesday, June eral manager Lee Coulter Tla’aminRepublic, Nation Hong 18. It will showcase not only at 604.414.9510 or email Dominican self-governance Kong, Israel and Taiwan. In the symphony but also dif- generalmanager@orchestratotal students from the 20 coun- ferent local music and artis- academy.ca.

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“There are people who were involved with that team, on At a press conference held at Rogers Arena in Vancouver and off the ice, who should be very proud: players, execuon Tuesday, January 17, the hall of fame announced its se- tive members, wives, girlfriends, parents, fans, the entire lections of individuals and/or teams for induction in 2017. community,” said English. “Most of all, I’m proud that it was The 1997 Regals are one of seven honourees chosen to join primarily a local team, which was unprecedented for senior the hall. hockey; 20 years later we’re being recognized, it’s like a win Regals manager Secondary Tod English wasSchool on hand teacher for the BC Jerry that keeps winning.” described the year-long Brooks Reghelin Hockey Hall of Fame announcement. As a longtime member Of the 25 players on the roster, 17 were born and raised sabbatical he, his wife Natalie Kreter and their sonsbenefited took from lastayear “a of the club’s executive and a former player, English said the in Powell River,three all of whom minor as hockey honour is a proud moment for not only the also blog, system that featured coaches and volunteers who had been pretty epic adventure” onteam, his but travel World Travels with 3 Kids.

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Snow shuts down city services Above normal snowfall recorded for month of February DAVID BRINDLE reporter@prpeak.com

Powell River area residents were digging out from above normal snowfall this week, according to Environment Canada.

But the snow accumulation from Monday, February 11 through Tuesday, February 12 wasn’t close to the historical record two years ago when 45 centimetres fell.

To date, there is already more than Powell River is used to.

“From the reports we’ve had it looks like we’ve had 18 centimetres of snow so far in Powell River this month and the normal for February is eight centimetres,” said meteorologist Carmen Hartt.

It has been unseasonably cold and Hartt said the real surprise has been in terms of temperature.

“We’re about five degrees below normal,” said Hartt.

The normal high for this time of year is around seven degrees and the normal lows are plus one.

“We’re talking about highs just above zero and lows just below zero so we’re going to be doing a bit of a freeze/thaw cycle and with some precipitation it’s going to be poor conditions,” said Hartt.

Schools were closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. School District 47 told its 2,000 students and 600 staff to stay home.

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“While detouring traffic around this area a one-ton pickup towing a trailer loaded with two bobcats failed to negotiate a turn at the intersection of Hemlock and Laburnum resulting in the trailer overturning” said Wiebe. “Surprisingly, that was it.”

The storm affected Tuesday night’s screening at the Powell River Film Festival, according to executive director Gary Shilling.

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CONTRIBUTED PHOTO googling ‘volunteering abroad’ and Habitat for Humanity The next son to turn 16 was Cameron. In 2015, he and his came up.” father travelled to the Philippines. Youngest son Michael Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is an internation- and his dad travelled to Vietnam for two weeks last spring to al non-profit organization that builds affordable housing for participate on another build. people around the world with volunteer labour. It has helped Families are limited to two members per build team. This more than four million people construct or rehabilitate more means participants must step outside their comfort zone than 800,000 homes. and make connections, said Christine.

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Amendment sought for airport park City council to consider permit alteration PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River Council heard a request for a development permit amendment to facilitate construction of a mixed-use aviation park at Powell River Airport.

At the November 17, 2020, committee of the whole meeting, director of planning services Thomas Knight said the matter was something the committee reviewed back in January and to which it gave its approval. Knight said following that, all subject conditions were approved and the development permit was issued in April.

He said in January, the way the proposal from Gaoshi Holdings (Canada) Ltd. was presented was that the project was to be done in four stages. What council actually approved was the first stage, he added.

“What facilitated the requirement to do this amendment was our director of properties, development and communications was working with the city consultants with regard to the airport master plan,” said Knight.

“One of the things that got identified was there needed to be another apron, another tax runway that runs parallel to that leased area.

“What the consultants for the master airport plan came up with was the need for this parallel taxi runway and off-ramp to it. That necessitated a revision to the building layout that was ap-

CHANGES REQUIRED: City director of planning services Thomas Knight outlined a development permit amendment for Gaoshi Holdings’ mixed-use aviation park, which was necessitated by the relocation of some of the planned buildings at Powell River Airport. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

proved by this council.”

Knight said a building had to be shifted from what had been approved to allow the wingtips of the airplanes going past to clear the structure.

“They needed to setback their building further to what was approved and they were able to achieve that through the summer,” said Knight. “We got the amended layout to confirm that they provided sufficient clearance to allow the additional area for the runway.

“There is really no change to the design of the façade.

There might be some minor roofing changes, but in essence, what you as the committee are looking for approving is the amendment to the layout.”

Knight said staff is seeking a recommendation from the committee to put the recommendation for council to allow the amendment to be considered.

Mayor Dave Formosa said he wanted the public and city council to know the airport development is a difficult process. He said the building had to go through the city approval processes, but the biggest struggles were with

Transport Canada.

“They are very onerous,” said Formosa. “Every move has to be approved by Transport Canada and believe me, they are all over it.

It has caused a lot of work and it is frustrating but the owner is up to it and he knows what he’s up against.

Transport Canada has many rules and regulations and it’s not like building on an industrial lot.

“The owner of this project is a young man and he’s cutting his teeth on this project. He’s working very hard.

Time is becoming of the essence for him. It’s getting to the point where he has to start building here pretty soon or he may lose his major tenant. I want people to realize that this is not just an ordinary project.”

Formosa said he was excited that the project is actually going to start happening.

“It looks like we have some potential real opportunities for great jobs to go with this aviation park,” said Formosa. “We have to keep the push on.”

The airport development permit amendment will go to city council on December 3.

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Council to examine sidewalk policy Inspection and maintenance report outlines rules PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River Council will consider a policy for sidewalk inspection and maintenance.

At the November 17, 2020, committee of the whole meeting, manager of operational services Rod Fraser provided a report to establish a policy for a system of inspection and maintenance for sidewalks within the city to prevent hazards and focus on general public safety.

Fraser said the city does not currently have a policy.

Having a policy will stan-

dardize things and provide the city something to fall back on, he said.

“It is recommended by our insurance company that we put together a policy,” said Fraser.

The policy itself talks about concrete sidewalks and creates a level of service for the city to achieve. Fraser said the sidewalks are inspected every year. He said typically, sidewalks would be inspected by staff and a record kept.

“We don’t have anything that gives us a level of service target,” said Fraser.

“This policy creates a target.

If you look at other municipalities, this is common.”

Councillor Maggie Hathaway said she was surprised the city doesn’t have a sidewalks policy. She said the city receives many more complaints about the state of the roads and she was

wondering if there was going to be some sort of policy regarding roads.

Fraser said his department will be looking at that.

Councillor Cindy Elliott said she believes the city needs a sidewalks policy, and concurred about the need for a similar policy for roads.

Committee chair George Doubt said the policy seems to be all about separations and breaks in the sidewalks.

He said there was no mention of other factors such as vegetation that might grow up and obstruct the sidewalk.

“I’m asking because when I’ve been driving along Marine Avenue towards the end of summer, I’ve seen a gentleman out busy working with some tools scraping the weeds off the sidewalk that goes along the ocean side,” said Doubt. “There’s

WALKWAY RULES: City of Powell River is considering a sidewalk and inspection policy to set out parameters for how service and maintenance is to take place. PAUL GALINSKI PHOTO

no mention of vegetation.

Is that something you would consider?”

Fraser said for the purposes of the maintenance piece, it’s clearly covered in the proposed bylaw. He said the piece about maintaining sidewalks as far as weed control, it would fall under a different category. He said it could be covered as an enforcement matter or it could

be outlined in a bylaw.

Councillor Jim Palm said in terms of the vegetation, when the city killed pesticides it killed weed control and that’s why there are weeds growing on the sides of the roads. He said weed control is a community effort and residents need to be active outside of their homes, maintaining and cutting down weeds.

Palm said where roads are concerned, to be careful what is asked for because the dollars allocated to road repair don’t go far.

Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said she was in favour of the policy.

“It’s a good step and I support it,” said Leishman.

The matter will be sent to council for consideration of adoption.

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On-demand transit vehicle arrives PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

City of Powell River has a new transit vehicle called the Zunga Bus. On November 19, 2020, the city took delivery of the vehicle, which will be part of a yearlong pilot project.

“We are really excited to try out this bus with on-demand technology,” said sustainability planner Ana Lukyanova. “It has been very successful in other communities, especially small communities like ours.”

Lukyanova, in a presentation to the city’s committee of the whole in August, said on-demand busing has been shown to offer multiple benefits to communities that have implemented it. Benefits include better user experiences, shorter waiting times, increased rider sat-

isfaction and reduced transit operator costs, according to Lukyanova.

She said this results in being able to move more people with fewer buses, travelling less distance.

Lukyanova said communities the city has spoken with, such as Belleville, Ontario, had a good response from the public, which has expressed satisfaction with the service.

“People like to have that control over when they get on the bus as opposed to having to adjust their needs to a bus schedule,” said Lukyanova. “In communities like Belleville, they have seen dramatic increases in transit use because it appeals to so many more people.

It’s more convenient and quicker to get on the bus.”

She said the city was fortunate to get support from Innovative

Solutions Canada, which provided funds for the program, along with funds the city has provided.

Plans are for the service to be up and running in January 2021.

The on-demand bus service is driven by an app, which has been completely developed. Lukyanova said requests come from the app and go into the software that has been developed. The software will figure out the best route for the bus and it tries to pool people together as much as possible to maximize efficiency.

“The bus may deviate slightly from the route that you are travelling to pick up a couple more passengers but it moves in the most efficient way to get from A to B,” said Lukyanova.

The bus can accommodate both ambulatory passengers and wheel-

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chair passengers. Lukyanova said the city is pleased the bus has a functional, modern wheelchair lift.

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She said she’s pleased that the bus has arrived and that it will be put into service in the near future.

Resident wants animal control bylaw changed PAUL GALINSKI reporter@prpeak.com

A Powell River resident is asking that roosters not be allowed to be kept within city limits.

At the November 17, 2020, committee of the whole meeting, councillors received correspondence from Leon Fisher, who lives in Cranberry next door to a large lot, zoned A1, where residents are allowed to keep 24 poultry, including one rooster, according to Fisher’s email.

“Late in October of this year, our neighbours in the A1 lot, who have been keeping two or three hens for several years, replaced their hens with one hen and

one rooster, as allowed by the present bylaw,” stated Fisher. “Since then, we have been woken by their rooster crowing every morning from 5:40 to 6:15 am, then kept awake as their rooster continues to crow intermittently for the next several hours.

“After about 10 days with no change, the situation escalated to a rather sad event, in which my wife, the neighbour’s wife, myself, our tenant and the RCMP were all involved. Since then, I have kept and submitted a noise log as required by the Powell River city noise control bylaw. So has my tenant, who is also affected by the rooster crowing.”

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Fisher requested that the animal control bylaw be revised to remove the allowance for a rooster to be kept within Powell River city limits, and that any allowance for an existing rooster to be grandfathered, should be removed.

Councillor Rob Southcott said he understands why roosters are permitted in the A1 zone but if the noise bylaw is clearly being violated, as he understands matters, it doesn’t matter whether the animal control bylaw is being complied with.

Committee chair and councillor George Doubt said staff members are reviewing the animal control

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bylaw. He said he has looked at other city bylaws about chickens and most of them, other than for agricultural properties, require that there be no roosters.

“I think asking staff to look at limiting roosters from certain properties other than the agricultural ones might be a good way to go,” said Doubt.

Councillor Jim Palm said when that rooster gets up early in the morning at the crack of dawn and wakes up the neighbourhood, he doesn’t think that’s fair to the residents.

“I don’t think roosters should be part of our city plan in terms of chickens,”

said Palm. “I would like our staff that’s reviewing those bylaws to hopefully bring us something that will work for all residents.”

Corporate officer Chris Jackson said the animal control bylaw allows one rooster in some zones, and he said he believes that is the A1 zone, which is largely in Wildwood. In all other zones, no roosters are allowed. He said where a rooster is permitted, the city could enforce under the noise policy, in some circumstances, if two separate complaints were received.

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consideration under the animal control bylaw, which is currently being worked on.

Doubt suggested the committee provide unanimous approval to having the letter from Fisher considered in the coming changes to the animal control bylaw.

Councillor Maggie Hathaway said if the noise control bylaw is being broken, it needs to be investigated.

The committee gave unanimous approval for the correspondence to be considered along with the revision of the animal control bylaw.

“We hope that staff will continue enforcing the noise bylaw,” said Doubt, “in the appropriate way.”

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Council makes changes at library Board membership reduced; members appointed

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City of Powell River Council has made revisions to the Powell River Public Library board.

At the November 19, 2020, city council meeting,

councillors voted to reduce the membership from 11 to nine. Membership is made up of one member of council and five residents or electors of the municipality, and one electoral area director from qathet Regional District and two members of the public from Electoral Areas A, B, C or D. Council voted to appoint councillor Rob Southcott as council’s representative to the library board. Council also voted to reappoint Amanda Hunter and Rod Wiebe for two-year terms

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it was recommended that Southcott continue in his capacity.

Jackson recommended that Hunter and Wiebe be extended for two-year terms.

Jackson said the library service agreement that exists between the library and regional district goes into governance and stipulations about when the regional district would pay its portion to the library. He said council needs to weigh in and approve it, which was not done in 2018.

“It was never forwarded to us so when I went through this report, I came across

that and I think there is an opportunity now to make sure that is done,” said Jackson.

Mayor Dave Formosa asked why the library wants to move from 11 directors to nine.

“Are they having a hard time filling the seats? Is it too onerous?” asked Formosa.

Jackson said his understanding was that the number was at nine until 2012 just prior to the library referendum. He said at that time there was a large volume of work so the library requested two more positions.

“That was done but it isn’t

required any longer,” said Jackson. “They haven’t had those other positions filled and they decided not to request them to be filled.

Right now, they are operating with eight because there is a vacancy coming up.”

Southcott said board members are exemplary members of the community.

He said the library board does not need 11 members now that the development work is over.

Southcott added that he is proud of the library and how it services the community.

He said it has reached out to innovate and expand online services.

Weekly recycling proposed

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Staff has been directed to advertise one library board vacancy. Council also approved the library service agreement between the Powell River Library Board and qathet Regional District dated December 14, 2018.

At the November 17 committee of the whole meeting, corporate officer Chris Jackson said there had been a request from the chief librarian to reduce the number of board members from 11 to nine. He said council had to appoint one of its members every year, according to the Library Act, and

City of Powell River Council will consider a curbside recycling trial that would create a pilot program for weekly recycling pickup.

At the November 17, 2020, committee of the whole meeting, manager of operational services Rod Fraser said there have been recent discussions around curbside recycling and an automated program. He said the pilot project he was proposing is a component of that.

“Our sense is the recycling that is put on the curb every second week is a large volume,” said Fraser. “Our recycling is picked up every second week and is collected by hand. We do that for in the neighbourhood of 5,800 customers for recycling.

“It’s a big chore in that there is overtime that comes with it. It seems like we don’t quite get the whole route every second week. Our sense is that we could make a change to a weekly pickup and make it easier on staff. Customers would benefit from the fact they could put recycling out every week.”

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Fraser said when the city conducted its recent survey into solid waste, there were 1,250 responses from residents.

He said 56 per cent of respondents said they would prefer weekly collection of recyclables, as opposed to 41 per cent preferring every second week.

“The thought is, before we do a permanent change, before we move to a weekly pickup of recycling for the entire community, we thought we would do a pilot,” said Fraser. “This would be one route, or route E. It has 1,250 homes and we could try a pilot project with that route to go with the weekly recycle pickup.

“We could gauge how it works, whether residents are responding to it and how it works from our end operationally. Our sense is that this could be a benefit to the community so we’d like to try it out with that single route.”

Fraser said if council says yes to the proposal, his department would look toward implementing that pilot project in January 2021.

Councillor CaroleAnn Leishman said she was happy to support the initiative

and that it is good to try as a pilot. She said moving toward weekly recycling will help and undertaking a pilot project is the responsible way to go.

Councillor Jim Palm said he was all for a pilot project. He said he would like a detailed breakdown of the costs and the overtime incurred.

Fraser said he thinks once residents get used to the change, they will put out their recycling every week. He said he’s heard from the city’s municipal neighbours that every second week seems to be a struggle for them, volume wise.

Committee chair George Doubt said he hopes if the trial period goes ahead, that would be an opportunity for council to get some accurate numbers on what the actual cost of the pilot is and the effect it has on the volumes of recycling.

“I’d like to know those before we went into making a determination on what to do for recycling pickup,” said Doubt.

Fraser said he is suggesting a sixmonth pilot.

The committee voted to send the matter to city council for approval on December 3.

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Nelson receives achievement award Heritage Society of BC recognizes volunteer efforts of Townsite advocate

Townsite resident, businessperson and volunteer Ann Nelson has been recognized by Heritage BC for her work in the historic district.

According to an award bestowed on Nelson, the board of directors of Heritage BC wishes to recognize her contributions and accomplishments with an award of distinguished service.

The award reads: award of outstanding achievement has been conferred on Ann Nelson, volunteer with Townsite Heritage [Society] and Townsite promoter.

The award is dated May 8, 2020, and Nelson was to have been presented the award by Heritage BC in Chilliwack, but because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the awards ceremony did not take place. Instead, mayor Dave Formosa stepped in this month, meeting with Nelson at Henderson House to congratulate her on the award and to take a tour of

the living museum, home of Powell River’s first doctor, Dr. Andrew Henderson.

Recognizing Nelson’s contribution to Townsite, Heritage BC stated: “For over 20 years, Ann Nelson has volunteered with a commitment to promote the value of the Townsite within the neighbourhood and also within the larger community of Powell River.

“She has been a force driving the revived annual heritage home and garden awards and a mix of fundraising ideas. She produced the 100th anniversary celebration in 2010 and played a strong role in the acquisition and restoration of Henderson House Living Museum, promoting the importance of restoration of the house in its original form to provide inspiration and a teaching lab for building owners in the national historic district.

“Ann Nelson has been an outstanding contributor and non-stop volunteer.”

Nelson said the award was completely unexpected.

“I had no idea that anyone noticed what I did because I don’t do it to be noticed,” said Nelson. “My first reaction was that I felt there are

other people in town who work really hard at heritage preservation and should be acknowledged as well.

“I finally came to grips with maybe their turn will come but right now I should be gracious and I’ll just keep doing what I do.”

Nelson said it was great to receive the reward from Formosa at Henderson House because she was dreading the trip to the Lower Mainland in May when the awards ceremony was scheduled. She said hers was one of several awards Heritage BC bestows on an annual basis. The awards are typically given at Heritage BC’s annual general meeting.

Nelson said the award is about Powell River and the fact the community is being acknowledged within the greater heritage preservation community.

“It’s a good thing for Powell River,” said Nelson. “It reminds people that we are distinctive among other heritage sites in BC because we were the first national historic district to be designated in 1995. There have been others since but we were the first and we have an important place in Canadian history.

“I’ve settled into the fact

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that Powell River is pretty special and whatever we can do to get it acknowledged and remind people that we are pretty special is a good thing for all of us. We all get to share the lustre, as it were.”

Nelson said the community’s contributions in Canadian history are quite often underrated or under observed because it’s hard to grasp how significant the paper industry was in terms of expanding communications, especially in the early parts of the last century.

“We were providing the vehicle for that expansion of understanding, knowledge and communications,” said

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Nelson. “It’s a big deal, not just to us, but in Canadian history. Our mill, being so successful, was in a position to create inventions that changed the face of the timber industry on the coast.

Innovations took place in Powell River and stimulated

Powell River because of that very dynamic leadership of the people who founded us.

“We are not a little iconic roadside attraction. There’s some power behind what we have contributed to the developing history of our province and our country.”

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25 years and counting Looking back on the past 25 years, it’s easy to gloss over 2020 due to COVID-19.

In reality though, coronavirus might be the major story of the quarter of a century that has passed since the Peak published volume one, issue one, in November of 1995.

COVID-19 has affected everything, from cancellations of community and sporting events, to the way we shop, and how we interact with friends, co-workers and family.

After 24 years of collaborating, sharing and working in close proximity at the three locations the business has operated from, for the most part, Peak staff members now connect over the phone, via text or chat platforms, or video.

The office is still open with limited staff, with a glass Although the divider separating them from visitors, processes are as is the case with different, and we many businesses. miss the day-toWelcome to the new normal: serday interactions vice with a smile, with each other, but from a distance. the Peak’s Although the processes are different, goal is still the and we miss the same: connect day-to-day interacreaders with tions with each other, the Peak’s goal is businesses and still the same: contheir community. nect readers with businesses and their community.

Some of us just have to accomplish that from home.

At the beginning, the Peak was published once per week.

Eventually two print publications became the norm, with what is now called Peak Midweek (previously the Peak Pack and Weekend Shopper) being added to enhance opportunities for advertisers to reach their target audience twice weekly.

A website was added and, along with the internet, exploded in popularity and usership over the years, attracting a new readership and providing another avenue for our advertisers to connect with the public.

The Peak has continued to grow with Powell River. The location has changed, staff have come and gone (except for a couple originals) and the look of the paper has adapted and changed with the times.

Change is a necessary part of any successful endeavour, especially in 2020. Businesses had to conform to new rules while still offering customers and clients their products and services in a safer way. This is in addition to the usual ups, downs and challenges a business goes through.

COVID-19 has dominated the news for most of the year, and 25 years from now, when the Peak celebrates its 50th birthday, the pandemic that started in 2020, and will likely continue into 2021, might be the biggest story of that half century. Let’s hope something does surpass it, in a good way.

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1105 Obituaries

Riley Howe

November 30 1997- November 1 2020 To our son, Riley, who left us too soon.

Life is a song, but you were the music. You came into our world with golden curls and showed us how to dance. You brought rhythm and beat to a world without sound. Now all we have left are the lyrics.

Love always, your mom (Heidi), dad (Tom), sister (Stryder), brother (Austin), and all your family.

May-Louise Kercher (née Carlson) Born July 10, 1931, May left us quietly on November 14, 2020. She was predeceased by two sons, Bradley and Daryl, and her brother Ron Carlson.

May leaves behind her husband of 64 years Ray, son Duane, daughter Shelley, five grandchildren, two greatgrandchildren, her brother Harold (Judy) Carlson, and many nieces and nephews.

No service by request.

Irene Sage

May 4, 1934 - November 15, 2020 With heavy hearts we mourn the sudden passing of Irene (Sharp) Sage, born in Edinburgh, Scotland, and lived in Powell River.

Irene was predeceased by her husband of 67 years Orris Sage. She leaves behind to mourn her brother Donald in Scotland, and his daughters Evelyn (Ian) and Irene.

She also leaves her sons Russell Sage (Belinda ) and Wayne Sage (Gisele), Donna Stobbart (Brian), and grandchildren Matthew Paulsen, Sean Paulsen (Sunny, Forrest and Linden), Megan (Owen), Reid (Michelle), Mariah (James), Garrett, Caitlin and Samantha.

Irene had only days to wait to meet her first great-grandchild.

Irene grew up in Edinburgh in the days of food ration lines and bomb shelters. She survived the war along side her mother as her dad and brother went off to fight in World War II. We believe this forged her into the strong Scottish personality she was known for.

As a young woman she began her work life at the Edinburgh newspaper and soon became famous for her 120-words-per minute on those old typewriters. The one passion she enjoyed and excelled at post war was figure skating. It wasn’t too much of a coincidence that she would meet a strapping Canadian hockey player who would become her love for the next 67 years.

Immigrating to Canada, Orris and Irene found their way to Powell River for work in the mill and a chance for Orris to play for the Powell River Regals. Here she would spend the rest of her life raising her family and participating in the community.

Irene spent time working at the old Townsite GeneralHospital, but was especially proud of her many yearsworking for Al Alsgaard at the Powell River News.

Kelly COMMONS. July 18, 1962 - November 13, 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce Kelly’s passing.

She was predeceased by her mother Judy, and leaves behind her father Mel (Hilda), son Branden (Danielle) Noah, stepson Josh, sister Jamie (Ross), nephew Jesse (Stefanie), grandson Grayson, and many friends that also loved her.

Kelly was a kind soul who will be greatly missed.

She has finally found peace.

Gerri Parsons

On November 21, 2020, our precious Gerri Parsons was reunited w it h her beloved husband, Charlie. She was 95 years old.

Their story began in 1943.

It was love at first sight.

A chance meeting with a young Canadian soldier on day leave from Station Hamilton to Buffalo, New York, gave Gerri her first look into “the bluest eyes ever seen.” After communicating by letter for four years during World War II, Charlie sent Gerri a one-way ticket to Powell River. And, thus began their adventure: a lasting marriage, an unshakable love and an enduring partnership.

Charlie and Gerri were seldom seen apart and were fondly known as “The Velcro Couple.” They raised five children, jointly operated businesses in excavating and sawmilling, travelled the world, and served and supported their community.

Special thanks to the Home Support staff, who lovingly cared for Mom, to Dr. DuToit, and to the community members who loved and supported her along the way.

Granny and Poppa leave five children to carry on their legacy: Danny, Benita, Ivan, Krista and Marty, along with their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and all the many others young and old who were touched by their love and zest for life. They will be thought of daily and loved forever.

Our family welcomes your comments, memories and stories.

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Whether it be the curling club, the golf club, the Mount Diadem Ski Club, or the rod and gun club, you could always find Irene’s name in the board’s ledger as recording secretary.

A proud member of the decades old “Lunch Bunch,” she will be missed dearly; her life touched so many.

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The City of Powell River is inviting applications from interested individuals to serve as a member of the Powell River Public Library Board (“Board”) for a two-year term to December 31, 2022. There is one vacant position on the Board. The Powell River Public Library is a municipal library managed by the Board. The Board is responsible for setting and managing the overall direction of Powell River’s library services in accordance with Part 2 of the Library Act. Board members serve without remuneration and are expected to attend monthly meetings and to share in Board activities and responsibilities.

Applicants must be a resident or elector of the City of Powell River. Employees of the City of Powell River, the qathet Regional District, or the Powell River Public Library are not eligible to apply.

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Please take a look at the Library’s website for more information including the current strategic plan and programming: www.prpl.ca Applications may be submitted by mail, e-mail, or fax to: Chris Jackson, Corporate Officer City of Powell River 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 Fax: 604.485.8628 info@powellriver.ca Applications must be received by 4 pm on Friday, December 11, 2020. If you have questions about the appointment process, please contact Chris Jackson at cjackson@powellriver.ca or 604.483.8603. For questions about the Library Board, please contact Rebecca Burbank at 604.485.4796 ext. 202.

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With both our parents residing at ECU during the last years of their lives, we loved the variety of activities.

Volunteers always came with enthusiasm to help. What joy you brought with you. We cannot say enough about the volunteers who brought music into the building and into our hearts.

The Activities Coordinators and the ECU staff generated thoughtful games, outings and specific activities to keep the residents happy, and as healthy as possible, both in body and within their souls. Laughter and fun are so important.

With COVID-19, it has come to our attention that the annual bazar cannot happen. How unfortunate! It has always been a loud and happy occasion with the proceeds being generated for the Activity Department’s use, to benefit the ECU residents directly.

Last year, in our Dad’s name, we donated a large basket to be auctioned at the bazar, “The Gardening Basket”.

This year, George and I will donate the same dollars to be used for the current residents. My brother and sister-inlaw are going to match our dollars.

In place of attending the annual ECU bazar, if you would like to join us and make a donation, please send to: Evergreen Care Unit, Activity Department 4970 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 5P2

The new lease agreement with the tenant is for three years beginning on December 1, 2020, and terminating on November 30, 2023. During the term of the agreement the tenant will pay $26,933 per year and be responsible for all non-structural maintenance and applicable insurances.

For enquiries, please contact Director of Properties, Development and Communications, Scott Randolph, City of Powell River, 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC, V8A1V4.

Email: srandolph@powellriver.ca, phone: 604.485.8653

LAST WEEK’S ONLINE POLL QUESTION

Have you, or will you, contribute to a Movember campaign this month?

18% YES 82% NO This poll was answered by 191 respondents.

This week’s poll question: Should residents be allowed to keep a rooster within city limits in Powell River?

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Thank you, Powell River residents, for your continued generosity. You make such a difference.

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Images courtesy of the Powell River Health Care Auxiliary and the Powell River Historical Museum and Archives.