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In addition to the book being full of local food and people, it was also pr i nted on paper donated by Catalyst Paper Corporation.

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Each section starts with an introduction written by local writers who offer a look into Powell River’s history, including the story of the Pocahontas whiskey still on Texada Island.

The book is also peppered with profiles of some of the area’s restaurant owners,

on Catalyst paper,” says Cole. “We wanted as much of this project to be done locally as possible, using local photographers, writers and designers.”

Pow el l R i v er P u bl ic Library opened in its new space in July and since then has seen a dramatic increase in use from the public. In October, in-person visits to the library were up 70 per cent over last year, with 235 new registrants this year from 72 in 2016.

Cole, who is also the teen services coordinator at the library, has seen the way the community has embraced the new space.

“It’s amazing to look around the library and see how people are using the new space,” she says. “There are often days where every workspace has someone studying or working in it. We see families sitting on the floor of the children’s space reading together and friends meeting to catch up over a cup of coffee from The Nook.”

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Powel l R iver Publ ic Library recently celebrated the release of Water & Wood: Recipes from a Coastal Community. The library fundraiser cookbook showcases the food and history of the Powell River region in a full-colour, 160page book.

“This project highlights why so many of us love this community,” says cookbook editor Megan Cole. “It isn’t just great recipes and mouth-watering food photography, it’s also stories and profiles of people who live and work in Powell River.”

The book brings together a diverse collection of recipes, from West Coast Cla ms w it h Mex ica n Chor i zo to Chocolate Zucchini Ca ke a nd Hazelnut Raspberry and Lemon Cheezecake.

“The recipes selected for the book were intended to highlight not only the variety of ingredients and resources found in our area, but also the variety of our community’s past and present,” says Cole.

Cole, a freelance writer and avid home cook, hatched the plan for the cookbook w it h l ibra r y board trustee Charlotte Gill. The pair were inspired by other libraries, particularly the Nelson Public Library, that have created community cookbooks as

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Rotarians host polio fundraiser Powell River clubs participate in effort to eradicate crippling disease When Rotarians in the Philippines started a campaign to end polio in the mid 1980s, 350,000 children worldwide were affected every year.

The crippling disease terrorized parents in Canada in the early 1950s, but it was eventually eradicated in many countries and continents. Only three countries are left where the wild polio virus remains: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan.

Members of Rotary Club of Powell River will host a Purple 4 Polio fundraising dinner on Tuesday, November 28.

The guest speaker is New Westminster Rotarian Gabor Gasztonyi, a polio survivor now working on a global grant to provide physiotherapy services for children with polio at two Ethiopian rehabilitation hospitals.

Last year, Gasztonyi won the Rotary International photographic contest in two categories about children in Ethiopia.

“When a disabled child is kept indoors and hidden from others, as happens in many African countries, including Ethiopia, they soon learn that they are underprivileged and they are not complete human beings,” says Gasztonyi. “Children are our hope for the future. I hope every child has access to education, reha-

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bilitation and an accessible environment free from barriers and obstacles preventing them from being equal to other children.”

Every dollar raised by Rotarians around the world since 2013 has been matched two to one by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. Members of the world’s oldest service organization have raised $1.4 billion.

Millions of children are inoculated against polio every day.

Jan Gisborne, a loca l Rotarian and polio survivor, has been on two National Immunization Days with other Rotarians, one in India, which was declared polio-free in 2012, and the other in Nigeria.

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ing our two clubs in Powell River, have done to fight this dreaded disease,” says Gisborne. “Soon, instead of saying, ‘We are this close,’ we’ll be saying, ‘We did it!’”

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Come and visit the many booths of the Assumption Christmas Bazaar, including crafts, sewing, baking, plants, dolls, candy and activities and games for children. Enjoy a cup of tea in the tea room. Takes place from 11 am-2 pm at Dwight Hall and everyone is welcome.

Peruse local arts, crafts, baked goods and hot lunch items at the annual Lund Christmas Craft Fair. The fair, featuring the work of local silversmith Susan Macpherson and many others, takes place at the Italian Hall in Wildwood (5866 Lund Highway) from 10 am-4 pm. Admission is free.

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Drop in and check out 20 vendors at a unique local artisans’ craft fair with great selections of fibre art, woodwork, jewellery, stained glass, wreaths, quilting, handcrafted soaps, baking and more at Cranberry Seniors Centre, 6792 Cranberry Street, on Saturday from 10 am-4 pm and Sunday from 10 am-3 pm.

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Prepare your own handmade greeting cards in this hands-on workshop led by local card maker Marlaine Taylor. The workshop takes place starting at 2 pm at Powell River Public Library. To register, email mmerlino@prpl.ca or call 604.485.4796, extension 206. Limited space available.

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Gifting the planet Landfills are probably not on your holiday gift list, but you just may end up adding to the rubbish heap after the unwrapping is done.

Dollar stores and online shopping carts are filled with hilarious gag gifts that make us giggle for a moment and groan forever afterward. Does anyone really need a belly-button lint cleaner, singing trout or reindeer antlers for their dog? And what about all that superfluous packaging these chintzy items often come in?

Even when gifts are more practical, they can come with a lot more waste and a lot less substance than we bargained for. We all know tools, electronics and clothing are not made the way they used to be.

Planned obsolescence guarantees you will soon need to be heading back to the store for an upgrade, to replace a cracked device or to keep up to date with fashion trends.

A little creative thinking can still allow you to show friends and family you care about them and the earth.

• Regift something you have never used but someone else will love.

• Make something from scratch. Baked goods and handmade toys are always a big hit. Gluten-free and dairy-free friends might be particularly happy to receive a treat catered to them.

• Gift something that promotes zero waste, such as a water bottle, travel mug, stainless-steel straw or shopping basket.

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• When buying something new, ensure it is of high quality, repairable and recyclable at the end of its life.

• Check out the letstalktrash.ca holiday guide section for zero-waste gift wrapping ideas.

Maybe it is time to think outside a box of any kind and go for less tangible, but more meaning-filled presents.

• Gift experiences rather than things, such as a yoga pass, movie gift certificate, day of fun in the snow or music lessons.

• Time is the most valuable gift we have.

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• Donate to a charity on behalf of a friend.

• How about giving Santa’s sleigh a permanent holiday by choosing to count all the gifts you and your family already have, such as clean drinking water, a warm place to sleep and all forms of entertainment?

While there is no need to be a grinch and avoid all holiday festivities, trashing the planet is not a gift to anyone.

Let’s Talk Trash is Powell River Regional District’s waste-management education program.

Powell River Hospice Society would like to sincerely thank the organizations and individuals who have donated funds and/or their time to the society.

We have experienced a great deal of growth and apologize for the receipting delays this has caused. We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for your patience as we grow as a society and for your past, present and future support that allows us to serve individuals at the end of their lives and their loved ones.

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RASPBERRIES A bouquet of apology Roses to the girl in the mall who I was unreasonably rude to. I feel horrible. Just because I was in a bad mood that day didn’t give me the right to speak to you that way. I hope I run into you again so I can say sorry in person.

Raspberries to a local airline for charging baggage fees on lower-class fares to Vancouver, but not the other two fare classes. Considering the planes and distance to the city remain the same, would that not be considered a cash grab? I don’t mind paying baggage fees, but should it not be applied to all fare classes? Or, better still, make all fare classes and conditions the same price for the same distance.

Slimy, rotten Raspberries to those who can’t put a poppy on the graves of our war veterans. We are here because of them; they should be remembered at the cemetery.

Roses to those who helped our mom when she had a bad fall, causing a concussion. We’re so grateful for the helpful people at the brain injury society building, the gentleman in the black truck who called 911, the first responders and hospital staff and, last but not least, the ferry employee who delivered her overnight bag to the hospital after his shift. Thank you so much to the kind and caring people of Powell River.

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Is mortgage-loan insurance compulsory? seller can also refuse the offer and make a counteroffer, which amends or clarifies certain conditions of the previous offer, such as the price or the transfer of ownership date (the closing date of the transaction when the buyer takes possession of the property).

The buyer will be given a specific deadline for accepting or refusing the counteroffer, to which they can, in

turn, make a counteroffer.

If the buyer has to sell their home before buying a new one, they can make a conditional offer. This means they agree to purchase the property only if certain conditions are met first.

A purchase agreement is a legal document signed by both the buyer and the seller to formalize transfer of ownership. It is a proof of ownership.

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Mortgage-loan insurance (not to be confused with mortgage-life insurance) does not protect the buyer; it protects the lender against potential payment defaults by the buyer. But above all, it enables consumers to acquire a property with only the minimum down payment required in Canada.

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The buyer can show the pre-approval to the seller with the purchase offer in order to demonstrate how serious they are. Once the purchase offer has been signed, all the buyer needs to have is a loan commitment or mortgage approval, a document confirming the loan application has been approved.

Having a pre-approved mortgage speeds up this process.

Mortgage-loan insurance is usually required by the lender when the amount of the down payment is less than 20 per cent of the purchase price of the property. This is not to be confused with mortgage-life insurance, which covers the buyer’s family if they die before paying off the mortgage.

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Learning responsibility We learn responsibility in and out of school. As we near adulthood, it is important we learn capability, whether it be arriving at work on time, handing in papers for a deadline or managing money.

So, what does school teach us about responsibilit y and maturit y?

Homework and deadlines are a good example of learning to be able to complete a task in a set amount of time. Finishing and handing in assignments are important for academic success.

In the outside world, we will be faced with many career options that depend on a due date. By giving us assignments to bring home or work on during our free time at school, students can learn to take responsibility for their own time and what they do with it.

The education system is slowly making it so our programs are becoming

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By Macy How more hands-on for students. We are learning to evaluate our own progress and mark ourselves. We are also seeing more and more open blocks or spare classes being integrated into the system.

We now have the opportunity to manage our time so we can complete assignments during school hours, rather than during our spare time at home.

Something else students must take responsibility

for is whether or not they attend classes and or skip school. This goes along with planning our future; if we want to receive the credits to graduate, we must put the time in.

T h r ow i ng a side ou r s c ho ol w or k a nd s k ip ping class just because we feel like it is not worth it.

Students retaking a course or delaying their graduation because they skipped school or neglected to do assignments is a waste of time.

We must be willing to put in the effort and move forward to open up doors for our future education, such as college and university, and our long-term careers. Although that does not mean we should dedicate all our time to schoolwork, t here a re ways to adjust and make time for academics.

We can also be held accountable for certain aspects of our environment.

OPEN HOUSE TOUR Our friends contribute to our working environment, as well as the energy we send out into the world. It is the hard truth, but if we spend time with people who tend to be unproductive during school hours, we ourselves will be unproductive.

If we work in places that are too loud and full of distractions, we will not finish anything. We should choose carefully how and with whom we wish to spend our time.

We will always be learning and should remember that even adults continue to lack the capability to be responsible and mature. A lot of responsibility is learned over time and comes with experience. The best we can do is try our hardest and be self-aware.

Macy How is a grade 10 student at Brooks Secondary School.

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Saturday, November 25 Friends of the Library book sale takes place from 10 am-4 pm at the library, 6975 Alberni Street.

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NATIONAL CHAMPS: Powell River’s Joel Harry [fifth from left] celebrates with his Vancouver Island University Mariners teammates after the soccer club scored its only goal in a 1-0 win over Douglas College Royals in the 2017 Canadian College Athletic Association Men’s Soccer National Championship final game. The tournament was held on the Mariners home field in Nanaimo. Harry and fellow Powell River resident Niko Cristante [not pictured] received gold medals after game. NORTHFIELD PHOTOGRAPHY PHOTO

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BACKWOODS BRIDGE: Members of the Powell River ATV community turned out on November 11 to help place a new steel bridge over Squirrel Creek, a glacial stream running off of Mount Alfred. The work party included [standing, from left] Al Parsons, Mario Gusola, Glen Hudson, Dave Gresty, Vancouver Island Helicopters rigger Russ Whittaker, Doug Clark and [seated, from left] Eldon Haggarty, John Maithus, Ted Wrubleski and Lloyd Ryan. Bridges built at the location by the BOMB Squad and ATV squad in 2003 collapsed under the weight of ice and snow in the winter of 2009/2010.

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Around Town from page 6 and a speaker on salmon restoration will follow.

Everyone is welcome to attend and find out how to conserve and protect land.

For more information, call 604.485.0077.

Continues Monday, November 27 Christmas cheer hamper applications are now

available at Town Centre Mall office, Community Resource Centre, Powell River Child, Youth and Family Services, Cranberry Child Development and Family Resource Centre and at 4727 Marine Avenue (BOND office). Submission deadline is Thursday, December 7. For more information, go to pr-christmas-cheer.com.

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early-childhood fun and learning from 10 am-12 pm at Lund Community Hall with StrongStart on board. For more dates and times this week, call 604.485.2132.

Powel l R iver Hospice Societ y of fers a g r ief and support group from 7-8:30 pm on Tuesdays in October and November at Willingdon Creek Village.

Powell River Hospital Foundation’s annual general meeting takes place from 7-7:30 pm in the hospital conference room (level one near the cafeteria), 5000 Joyce Avenue. The public is invited.

Powel l R iver Ga rden Club’s monthly meeting takes place at 7:15 pm at Cranberry Seniors Centre with a panel presentation on winter bloomers and cold-weather preparation.

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cost of lunch and includes door prizes and a question and answer session.

Wednesday, November 29

Starts Thursday, November 30

Powell River Regiona l District’s Let’s Talk Trash t e a m ho s t s Up c y c l i ng Plastic Bags into a Crocheted Handbag from 6-7:30 pm at Fibre Space, 7105 Nootka Street. To register for the free workshop, email letstalktrashteam@gmail.com.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints presents carol singing at 6:30 pm, followed by its annual Nativity exhibit at 6952 Courtenay Street.

Admission is free. Nativity viewings continue from 10 am-8 pm Saturday and 10 am-4 pm Sunday.

Young Naturalists Club of Powell River holds its December Bird Count for Kids at 10 am, starting from Willingdon Beach campground. Attendance is by donation. For information, call 604.487.9149 or 604.487.4001.

Around Town

Thursday, November 30 Powell River Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon series takes place from 12-1 pm at Town Centre Hotel and includes a presentation by City of Powell River and Sunshine Coast Tourism regarding Airbnb.

Admission is free with the

Rock Isla nd Players p r e s e n t Mu r d e r a n d Cheese of the High Seas at 7 pm on Thursday and Friday and at 6:30 pm on Saturday at Texada Island Community Hall in Gillies Bay. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to

Saturday, December 2

Thursday, December 7 Opt ions for Sex ua l Health drop-in clinic is available from 5-7 pm at Powell River General Hospital, public health ent ra nce, 5000 Joyce Avenue. Access low-cost bi r t h cont rol, cou nselling, hea lth screening, pap tests and more.

Brooks Jazz Dinner

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First up, we have Lisa Bhattacharya (formerly Whitaker). Born and raised in Powell River, Bhattacharya is now a registered holistic nutritionist who has been based in Vancouver and on Bowen Island for the past 15-plus years.

Bhattacharya left the community after graduating high school and says she was drawn to the Lower Mainland for its educational opportunities and social scene. She and her nine-year-old son Oskar returned to Powell River in late summer, just before the school year started, and so far she says she is thrilled to be home.

“I’m in this Powell River honeymoon phase,” says Bhattacharya. “It’s so beautiful and I’m seeing it through this new lens. There seems to be so much going on, so many niches, so much vibrancy.”

What drew Bhattacharya back to the community was a mix of realities, including her aging parents and affordability.

“I was finding it harder to get ahead

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She says the Upper Sunshine Coast is an ideal place to raise her son.

“Oskar is the perfect age to be here,” she says. “The outdoor activities are kind of endless. We have all these things other smaller communities pine for, such as the bike park and the trails.”

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cooking and delivery service and started a program in the local school called Seed to Plate, where students went through the process of planting seeds, tending and harvesting their plants, then celebrating with meal preparation and eating together.

Bhattacharya is now working to implement similar programs in the schools here. In addition, she has led a variety of teaching workshops with a particular focus on cultured and fermented foods. This includes a very popular workshop on water kefir she brought to Powell River in the past.

“Lisa is a fountain of knowledge and really down to earth,” says workshop participant Amy Price. “I attended one of her water kefir-making workshops and have been making it ever since.”

Bhattacharya can also be found working at local health food store Kelly’s Specialty Shop. Kelly’s owner Nicole Rumley says she is pleased to have Bhattacharya on board.

“She’ll be a wonderful addition to our team,” says Rumley. “Being a registered holistic nutritionist, she brings a lot of knowledge and we’re very excited.”

Bhattacharya says the community makes her feel extremely optimistic about her future in her new/old town.

“We have it all in this beautiful place,” she says, “that’s not too little and not too big.”

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1105 Obituaries

Cassandra Lee Currie (Carew) October 12, 1998 - October 16, 2017

Our mystical and wondrous spirit Cassandra was taken by a tragic accident far too soon.

CeCe would want you all to remember that there is always someone out there who loves you and to always be true to yourself and be who you are.

In Cassandra’s memory, please become an organ donor.

A tea will be held in the new year to remember her. The date will be announced later.

Thank you to everyone who has been there for us during this difficult time and to all the health professionals.

Daniel A. Waterman

July 27, 1927 - November 17, 2017 Dan was raised in White Rock. He was a longtime resident of Texada and Powell River, where he logged, handled the freight on Van Anda wharf, worked as a heavy-duty mechanic at the quarry and then at the mill until retirement.

Away from work, Dan enjoyed playing golf, lawn bowling and crib.

His pleasant memories include a 29-hand plaque.

Dan was predeceased by his wife of nearly 60 years, Shirley, and his brother Oliver. He is survived by his siblings Andrew, Lois and Sharron, children Terry (Jane), Wendy (Murphy) and Dawn, grandchildren Chris, Paul, Kathryn and Samantha, and great-grandchildren Rocky and Sebastian.

Thank you to the home support care workers who helped Daniel keep his independence and then with a smooth transition to Evergreen Care Unit, where he received great care. A special thanks also goes to Doctor Svetlana Skobkareva.

No service by request.

Dale Hall (MacLean) Dale passed away suddenly on November 11, 2017. She is survived by her children Haida and Dillon Sachen and her brothers Paul and Roger MacLean.

A service will be held at a later date.

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Edith Rose Thickett

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Al-Anon

Is there a problem with alcohol in your family, or with your friends?

Call, 604.485.8474 or 604.485.9530.

Assumption Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 25 11 am-2 pm at Dwight Hall Come and visit our many booths and enjoy a cup of tea

Stamatia Darbyshire A memorial tea for Stamatia Darbyshire will be held at Stubberfield Funeral Home.

Friday, December 1 1:30 pm All who knew her are welcome to attend.

To keep your stroke donations in Powell River, please send them to POWELL RIVER STROKE RECOVERY CLUB c/o ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION Branch 164 - Powell River 6811 Alexander Street, V8A 2A9

FRIDAYS, 8 - 9 PM United Church Basement SATURDAYS, 8:30 - 9:30 PM Hospital Boardroom SUNDAYS, 8 - 9 PM Alano Club HOMESTEADERS CRAFT Fair: Friday, December 1, 58:30 & Saturday, December 2 10-4 at Townsite Anglican Church. Crafts from local/ sustainable/up-cycled materials, new and young vendors, food by Tiff.

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1120 Found SHEPHERD, HUSKY cross, older male, neutered, found on Joyce Ave near Barnet street, claim at the SPCA

1205 Career Opportunities PRISMA FESTIVAL Development & Marketing Lead Put your creative skills to work for the annual international festival, hosted in beautiful Powell River June 11-23, 2018.

This .75 FTE position starts in December to promote the festival and help grow a loyal following of individuals and corporate sponsors. Build on grant funder relationships.

For a full job description and more details, see About Us at: prismafestival.com

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1100 In Memoriam

March 22, 1942 November 29, 2012 Gone but not forgotten. It has been five years since you passed away. You are always in our thoughts, our words and especially our hearts. We love and miss you every day. You had great strength and courage. Always remember, you are my sunshine, my only sunshine.

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1205 Career Opportunities THE BRICK Powell River Customer Service / Sales Consultant. Your local Brick store is looking for 2 part time, 4 day per week (Tuesday Friday) employees to join our team. The Customer Service Representative would be responsible for all customer requests, daily administration and pickup/delivery activities.

The Sales Consultant would be responsible for assisting customers with their purchases using relationship selling skills.

We are looking for enthusiastic team members that enjoy people and love to provide great service. $15 per hour starting wage. Please email or drop off resume in person to the Store Manager. mdollevoet@thebrick.com thebrick.com

Legal Assistant A busy, client-focused law office in Powell River requires a legal assistant. Applicants require legal office experience and Word processing skills.

Part-time or full-time availability will be considered. Some flexibility in hours is offered.

Qualified applicants: please apply to reception@fleminglaw.ca

POWELL RIVER REGIONAL DISTRICT

JOB POSTING LABOURER OPERATIONAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT The Powell River Regional District is seeking a full-time labourer to work at various Regional District properties performing building and grounds maintenance/repairs.

To view the required qualifications for the position, rate of pay information and application requirements, go to powellriverrd. bc.ca and look for the posting under Employment and Bid Opportunities.

Deadline for applications is 4:30 pm, Monday, November 27, 2017.

Shawn Gullette, Manager of Operational Services

Powell River & Region Transition House Society STOPPING THE VIOLENCE COUNSELLOR This is a permanent, full-time position of 35 hours per week.

Salary is based on the current Heath Sciences Association Collective Agreement. The position is Grid 14, Step One, unless the applicant is already a member of the CSSBA union.

Qualifications required: • A master’s degree in counselling psychology or equivalent is preferred; • Three years experience in a similar environment; • A combination of education and experience, including direct program delivery for a community social services sector demonstrating an excellent working knowledge of community-based programs and related provincial and community supported systems.

For more information, go to www.victimservicespowellriver.com Closing date: Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 12 pm

Desolation Sound Yacht Services offers: Mechanical services on all types of engines: Inboard, outboards, diesel and gas.

Drive line repairs and installations Bright work and polishing Troubleshooting Call 250.339.7222 desolationsoundyachtcharters.com Comox Valley Marina

To submit an application: Please send an application with a covering letter, current curriculum vitae and four professional references to Julie Chambers at Powell River & Region Transition House Society, 209-6975 Alberni Street, Powell River, BC, V8A 2B8, Phone: 1.604.485.5335, Fax: 1.604.485.6168, or email to chamberj@telus.net Thank you for your interest. Only those chosen for interview will be contacted.

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1215 General Employment

5035 Financial Services

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Carriers needed for the following routes ROUTE #106800 Wildwood, Fridays only ROUTE #104500 Cranberry Wednesday and Friday Looking to make some extra money?

Fill-in carriers are needed over the holidays Please contact Christina Peake at the Powell River Peak 604.485.5313 FOOD SERVICE SUPERVISOR Seacrest Enterprises o/a Tim Hortons, Permanent FT, PT, shift, weekend, day, night, evening. $14/hr+benefits; Start: ASAP; Vancancies: 6; Education: none; Exp: 1-2 yrs.

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All applications must be submitted online through the Employment Opportunities page at www.powellriver.ca ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS for carpenters, carpenter helpers and labourers for local long-term construction project. Scheduled to start January 15, 2018, email: info@off-gridconstructionservices.ca

9135 Motorcycles 2008 HARLEY Davidson Heritage Softail Classic with extra exhaust mufflers, seat, etc. Must sell, reduced to $12,000. 1.250.545.9944.

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1230 Work Wanted GUTTERS, ROOFING, locally owned and established business. Over 450 roofs done locally. Don’t wait, get your free quote now. Gutter cleaning and repairs available, 604.344.0548.

FALL/WINTER CLEANUP, cleaning gutters, general yard work, garden tidy up, wa s te d i s p o s a l, pr u n i n g trees and hedges. Call Mike, 604.414.9670.

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

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What Harry needs this week Need immediately

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2 or 3 bedroom condo close to shopping mall 3 bedroom rancher close to shopping mall

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JET Super-sweet female, black, medium-haired cat, seeking warm, friendly lap.

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MIKEY Brown and white shorthaired tabby cat, seeking a better life.

QC APARTMENTS, bachelor apartment available December 1, $475 per month, includes cable and utilities.

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COMMERCIAL STORAGE, centre of town, gated outdoor storage available for boats, RVs, automotive.

604.414.8109.

6965 Suites for Rent FURNISHED BAC H E LO R suite suitable for one person or couple at Oceanside Resort. Utilities and internet included. References and deposit required. $700.

Phone 604.485.2435.

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

2005 FORD Crown Victoria XL, well-maintained luxury car, two winter tires on rims, $3,900 OBO. 604.485.6454.

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s 1988 SUZUKI Samurai 4X4, soft-top, manual transmission, rebuilt engine, Weber carburetor, in running condition, $3,900 OBO. 250.203.0401.

9160 Trucks & Vans 1991 FORD Aerostar van, lots of new parts, new tires, brake pads and discs, new wiring harness and new four-prong spark plugs, runs well, for parts, $700. In Powell River, 250.702.3740.

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

F250 4X4 supercab, 218,000 kms, $4,500. 604.485.1277.

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9185 Boats 16’ HOURSTON Glasscraft, comes with Roadrunner trailer, 50-horsepower Johnson outboard, great shape, comes with fishing gear, $3,200, 604.483.4587.

16’ LIFETIMER welded boat, 60-horsepower Yamaha two stroke, comes with Roadrunner trailer, $9,400.

604.485.5297.

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9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 2007 KEYSTONE Cougar 5th wheel, $15,000 OBO, 604.483.6641 2011 28-FT Salem travel trailer, sleeps nine, with bunks, plenty of extras like n e w, $16 , 9 9 5 O B O. 604.483.9918.

TERMS Clas­si­fied ad­ver­tis­ing is ac­cept­ed on a pre­paid ba­sis only. VISA and Mas­ter­Card wel­come. Peak Pub­lish­ing Ltd. re­serves the right to clas­ si­ fy ads un­ der ap­ pro­ priate head­ings, set rates there­fore and de­ter­mine page lo­ca­tion. Full, com­plete and sole cop­y­right in any ad­ver­tis­ing pro­ duced by Peak Pub­lish­ing Ltd. is vest­ed in and be­longs to Peak Pub­lish­ing Ltd. No cop­y­right ma­te­ri­al may be re­pro­duced in any form with­ out the pri­ or writ­ ten cons­ ent of Peak Pub­ lish­ ing Ltd. Any er­rors in ad­ver­tise­ments must be brought to the at­ten­tion of the pub­lish­er with­in 30 days of the first pub­li­ca­tion. It is agreed by any dis­play or clas­si­fied ad­ver­tis­er that the li­abil­i­ty of the news­pa­per in the ev­ent of fai­lure to pub­lish an ad­ver­tise­ment or in the ev­ent that er­rors oc­cur in the pub­lish­ing of any ad­ver­tise­ment shall be lim­it­ed to the amount paid by the ad­ver­ tis­er for that por­tion of the ad­ver­tis­ing space oc­cu­pied by the in­cor­rect item only and that there shall be no li­abil­i­ty in any ev­ent beyond the amount paid for such ad­ver­tise­ment. Peak Pub­lish­ing Ltd. can­ not be re­spon­si­ble for er­rors af­ter the first day of pub­li­ca­tion of any ad­ver­tise­ment.

No­tice of er­rors in the first week should im­me­diate­ly be called to the at­ten­tion of the ad­ver­tis­ing de­part­ment to be cor­rect­ed for the fol­low­ing edi­tion. All ad­ver­tis­ing is sub­ject to the ap­pro­val of the pub­lish­er.

FOUR SNOW tires and rims, 17” 225/45 R17, Nittosn2 91T, they fit a VW Jetta, and have 80 per cent tread life, $500, OBO. 604.485.7292.

8325 Sand & Gravel

6505 Apartments/Condos for Rent

Stevenson Road, Powell River, BC

604.483.8007

2BR/1BA CRANDBERRY Ground level, 2 bedroom condo, pet friendly, small dog ok.

Prefer long term tenant and full time employment. 5680 Ortona Avenue. Includes washer/dryer and dishwasher. $1100/month.

Diane: 604.329.1582

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POWELL RIVER

604.485.2741 4545 Marine Avenue

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19 9 5 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts. Call Mike, 604.223.0914.

2007 MERCEDES E350, A-1 condition throughout, a must see. $60,000 new, asking $9,900 OBO. 604.483.1734.

Certified mechanics on duty

604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 20 01 HONDA Shadow, 750cc, 11,500 km, $3,500, recent carburetor job and plugs, good condition. Call John, 604.485.3077.

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NICK-A-THON Friday, December 1

Doors open at 6 pm, event starts at 7 pm and runs until late

Italian Hall, 5866 Lund Highway Tickets: $10 at the door Features include live music, Dry Grad safe rides home, toonie toss, silent auction, 50/50 draw and much more Nick has been diagnosed with stage-four brain cancer and, unfortunately, time is of the essence as medical treatments are limited. Most of his therapies are not covered through medical, which means the Vallier’s are incurring an extraordinary amount of medical expenses and need help right now.

DOWN 1. Scram 2. Fizzy drink

3. Within 4. Apron part 5. Movie genre 6. Linen source 7. Shred 8. River creature 9. Off yonder 10. Cuckoo 11. Coworker 20. Heeded 22. Spin 23. Bring back 24. Widespread affliction 25. Play a part 26. Lingerie top 27. Many 29. Lower limb 31. Fury 32. Flipper 33. ____ Albert 41. Inquirer 43. Pancake topper 44. “The World According to ____” 45. Scope 46. Not right 47. Joint 48. Folding beds 49. Fail to include 50. Farewells 53. Poison ____ 55. Single

For more information, please search on Facebook for our public event, Nick-A-Thon, or go to afterglow Hair Lounge. A go-fund-me page is also available for donations.

Baby’s First Christmas Know a baby born in 2017? Tell the world about the newest addition, while at the same time creating a permanent record and keepsake of baby’s first Christmas.

For only $26.25 (including GST) we’ll publish the baby’s picture, name, birthday and parents’ name in our special “Baby’s First Christmas” feature.

LAST WEEK’S SOLUTION:

ACROSS 1. Wound covers 6. To’s mate 9. European mountain 12. Comedian 13. Fired up 14. Enemy 15. Excuse 16. Skillful 17. Expert person 18. Small amount 19. Sly as a ____ 21. Misprint 23. Ridicule 24. Master 25. Adept 28. Building annex 30. Spat 34. Gator’s cousin 35. Positive vote 36. Concert solo 37. So long, in London 38. Hen output 39. Camp abode 40. Junior 42. Operate 44. Chafes 47. Lock need 48. Corn core 51. “Chances ____” 52. Nieces and uncles 54. Spacious 56. Ump’s cousin 57. “All About ____” 58. Disengage 59. Butter square 60. Seedy bread 61. Mosquitoes, e.g.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, CHRISTMAS EDITION Deadline for entries: Friday, December 8, at 4 pm Powell River Peak, Unit-F 4493 Marine Avenue, or by email at classifieds@prpeak.com Baby’s Full Name ___________________________________ Date of Birth ______________________________________ Parent’s Name_____________________________________

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Hɛhɛwšɩn (The Way Forward) Reconciliation Canoe Journey Project gifting ceremony Tla’amin Nation and non-aboriginal members of the community gathered in celebration as the Hɛhɛwšɩn (The Way Forward) Reconciliation Canoe Journey Project came to fruition on November 18. The canoe, given the name Hɛhɛwšɩn, was visited by hundreds in the community and carved by a team led by master carver Joe Martin from Tofino. Hɛhɛwšɩn will be taken on annual Tribal Canoe Journeys hosted by first nations communities of the Pacific Northwest. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTOS

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