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are available to choose from before being fermented, coldfiltered and force-carbonated with food-grade carbon dioxide. “We kettle-brew beer using only natural ingredients,” says Marjerison. To ensure complete satisfaction, customers have the option to return a batch of wine or beer for a refund, or replace it with a different batch in rare occurrences where the taste is not to their liking. “We want make sure everyone is always happy with the results,” says Marjerison. New customers are welcome to drop in or set up appointments to discover more about wine, beer or the brewing process, says Marjerison. An annual tasting event provides another opportunity to sample what is available at Westview U-Vin U-Brew and learn how the business gives back to the community through sponsoring local sports teams and fundraising for charity organizations, she adds. “Every year we do a wine-tasting in October and proceeds go to Grace House; we are big supporters,” says Marjerison. Westview U-Vin U-Brew is open from 9 am-5 pm from Tuesday through Saturday at 7030 Glacier Street; after-hours appointments are available upon request. For more information: 604.485.0345 westviewubrew@yahoo.ca facebook.com/ WestviewUVinUBrew winexpert.com
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we’ve certainly sold more lottery tickets in support of it.” As the team’s biggest fundraiser of the year, the Dream Lottery faced added pressure once the bus costs were factored into the team’s budget. Approximately $100,000 in prize money is up for grabs in the lottery, including $50,000 for the grand prize, $15,000 for second prize, $7,500 for third and $3,000 for fourth. Only 2,499 Dream Lottery tickets were printed and only 4,000 50/50 tickets, which must be purchased in conjunction with the lottery. The 50/50 draw will net a lucky winner another approximately $20,000. Tickets are available at the Safeway event on January 6 and in Town Centre Mall from 10 am-4 pm, Monday through
Saturday and at prkingsdreamlottery.ca until 4 pm on January 12. Mastrodonato says he hopes community members will dig deep for their chance to win. “We are a community-minded organization and the prize packages are unbelievable,” he says. “We’ve given away more than $600,000 in the last five years, so that’s not small change. If we sold out this year, we’d be able to put quite a bit of money toward the bus and to help the team.”
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Come on out to a free family swim from 2-4 pm at Powell River Recreation Complex, sponsored by Powell River and District United Way. The free swims take place on the first Saturday of each month throughout 2018 and feature the complex’s inflatable sea snake. For more information, call 604.485.2891.
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Ecouture Film Series begins with The True Cost, a groundbreaking documentary that pulls back the curtain on the untold story of who actually pays for our clothing. The event takes place at Powell River Public Library in association with Vancouver Island University and begins at 6 pm with the film, followed by a discussion at 7:45 pm.
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With more than 70 per cent of tickets currently sold for the grand-prize draw of $50,000, and nearly $20,000 up for grabs in the 50/50 draw, Powell River Kings Dream Lottery organizers are expecting a flurry of last-minute sales for the Friday, January 12 draw of their annual fundraiser. On Saturday, January 6, the team’s new bus will be on display in front of Safeway near Joyce Avenue from 11 am-3 pm. Tours of the bus are being offered as part of a final push to sell as many tickets as possible to help pay team costs, including the bus’ purchase. When the team’s old bus broke down on an early November road trip, the Kings incurred nearly $100,000 in expenses to purchase a new bus as well as additional charter and travel costs. “The community support through all of this really means a lot to us,” says Powell River Kings Hockey Club Society treasurer and director in charge of fundraiser Joe Mastrodonato. “The bus situation has really rallied Powell River around the team, some people have even made cash donations toward the bus, and
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Recycling for new year Starting the new year with a mountain of trash and recycling? The wake of the holidays can leave us with new toys and about 25 per cent more garbage than usual. It’s not too late to take a moment and sort it out into recyclables and compostables before putting it to the curb. Top tips to start the year off with cleaner habits: • Get creative with leftover food. Soup and sandwiches are an excellent way to extend turkey dinners. • All that wrapping paper and those greeting cards can go in the paper recycling. Be sure to remove all bows, foil, and electronics. • Most styrofoam and other packaging are accepted at all recycling depots, but not curbside. Packing peanuts and other spongy styrofoam are not accepted, but could be kept for future art projects or packaging for mailing gifts. • Bubble wrap is not accepted in our recycling system, but some local businesses accept it to use for mailing out their products. Check in with the stores you frequent to go that extra mile to divert waste from the landfill. • Bring empty beverage containers to the Return-It Depot on Duncan Street to get the deposit back. Milk and milk substitute beverages do not get a deposit back, but can be recycled at curbside and depots. • Broken Christmas lights can be brought to Augusta Recyclers or the Return-It Depot, while small appliances can be taken to the Town Centre Recycling Depot or Augusta. • Take household batteries to Rona or any
COLLECTION LET’S TALK TRASH recycling depot for safe disposal. • About half of our trash is compostable. If you aren’t able to compost at home, bring your turkey bones, soiled napkins and all other kitchen scraps to the Town Centre recycling depot. Freeze the more offending items if you are waiting until later to drop off. The fresh slate of a new year can give you and your household a chance to start new habits with waste diversion. Set up a recycling collection area that helps pre-sort materials before recycling day. Keep your old ice cream tub as a kitchen catcher to collect compostables. Freeze them, if you have space, and then drop off in a neighbour’s composter, or at the Town Centre depot. If you’re keen to keep this resource at home, LetsTalkTrash.ca has information on different backyard compost systems.
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Starts Friday, January 5 Powel l R iver Publ ic L ibra r y present s K id’s Writing Group for ages eight to 10 from 3-4 pm on Fridays at the library. T he one -hou r, d r op -i n group will explore writing through exercises, discussion and more. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or cole@prpl.ca.
STRANDED SPARROW: This fox sparrow was brought into Powell River Orphaned Wildlife Society by an employee of a dog-grooming business in Cranberry who had seen it fly into a window of the restaurant next door. We are fortunate to have an abundance of fox sparrows occupying dense thickets around our homes and on the old golf course in Townsite during winter, as they provide a busy, chirping, happy presence to our homes during the dark and quiet days of the cold season. However, this particular fox sparrow must have flown across the coastal mountain range while fleeing forest fires in BC’s interior last summer. This subspecies is identified by its lovely reddish colouring instead of the chocolate brown of our native species. Fox sparrows feed by using their strong legs to kick away leaf litter in search of seeds and insects. Their spring breeding song is sweet, melodic and can be heard in evergreen trees in more forested areas surrounding Powell River.CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Pow el l R i v er P u bl ic Library presents Young Writer’s Writing Group for ages 11 and up from 4-5 pm on Fridays at the library. Participants will learn new skills and practice writing in a welcoming, inclusive environment. No registration required. For more information, contact Megan at 604.485.4796 or cole@ prpl.ca.
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Kiwanis Club of Powell River will host a giant sale of books and marmalade from 10 am-1 pm at 4943 Kiwanis Avenue. All money raised will go to the Source Club Society. To donate books in good condition, call 604.483.1440.
ORCA Bus provides earlychildhood fun and learning from 10 am-12 pm at Lu nd Com mu n it y Ha l l with StrongStart on board. For i n for m at ion, c a l l 604.485.2132.
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Powel l R iver Publ ic Library presents local author Eva Van Loon presenting her newest novel Hot Dogs: A Lord Tyee Mystery at 2 pm at the library. For more information, call 604.485.4706.
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Returnee thrilled with small town life SARA DONNELLY Peak contributor
A year and a half ago, the idea of moving back to Powell River was the farthest thought from Cheryl Milne’s mind. She says she loved her hometown and visited friends and family here regularly, but was content in her career and home in the Lower Mainland. Her job as a sales representative involved frequent travel, something she enjoyed, and she was finally renovating the Langley townhouse she shared with her 11-year-old son Lucas. On a visit back to Powell River in August 2016, Milne listed off reasons against moving back to relatives urging her to consider it. “I said I loved having that freedom with my job as a sales rep. I’d feel claustrophobic here not being able to do that,” says Milne. “Then I got home and one of the townhouses in my complex sold for $500,000 and I was like, ‘Peace out.’” Milne promptly listed her home and it sold within a week. She purchased a house in Powell River a few weeks later. “I went from, ‘I’m never living here,’ to a month later moving here,” says Milne. “We went
from a townhouse with no land to a house with a half an acre and garden.” In the process of moving, Milne reached out to people she previously worked with in Powell River. Local business owner Tod English was the first person she contacted. She recalled that 20 years earlier English had told her if she ever moved back and needed work to call him and he would help her. He kept his word and gave her a job. English said it is just the nature of this community. “I have always said to employees that have left to call us if they return. If we don’t have any opportunities, maybe we know someone that does,” says English. “Powell River is an amazing place with amazing people. It was just the right thing to do, and most people in the community would do the same.” After settling in, a sales opportunity became available at Massullo Motors and Milne was up for the new challenge. It’s a business she is familiar with. Her mother Jenny worked for the company for 47 years, recently retiring. “We just had our Christmas party where it was my first and her last,” says Milne.
According to Milne, seeing her hometown through her son’s eyes has been the most remarkable experience of moving back. She describes him as an outdoorsy kid that was a little overwhelmed by urban life. “For someone who grew up in the city, we rarely saw someone in a day that we knew,” says Milne. “Coming here, he said, ‘I feel so safe.’ You feel you’re part of something here and the change in him was night and day.” Having a lot of male figures in his life here has been another plus of Powell River, according to Milne. “In the city, I hung out with a lot of single moms. Now he’s got my dad, my uncle, my cousin and he’s also made some other great connections,” says Milne. Milne says the opportunities for her and Lucas to get involved in different activities and cultural experiences is something they never had in their previous life in the city. “We’ve done more here than we ever did in Vancouver,” she says. “We did soapbox racing up in Wildwood. We got all dressed up and went to PRISMA. All these experiences that you think people would do more in the city,
WELCOME BACK: Cheryl Milne we never did any of that because you’re just so busy.” Without question, Milne says the best thing about returning has been having family close by. “When you come back you realize life is so much easier when you have a network of people,”
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1105 Obituaries
Daniel Barry Hollingsworth September 11, 1941 - December 16, 2017
After the last few years of declining health, Dan’s willpower and humour were not enough. His relief finally came December 16, 2017. Rest in peace, our love. You are missed, but forever in our hearts. Dan was predeceased by his parents Harry and Anne Hollingsworth, brother Fred (Diane) Hollingsworth, and brother-in-laws Richard Dulmage and William Eagle. Left to mourn are brother Harry (Betty) Hollingsworth and sisters Connie Dulmage and Janet Eagle. Always loving memories from his wife, partner and friend of 57 years Joan Hollingsworth, three wonderful children, and their families who have always been here for us, Linda (Allan) Lentz, Ron (Marnie) Hollingsworth, Dan J. Hollingsworth, grandchildren Jodi (Adam) Gruber, Ryan Lentz, Austyn Hollingsworth (Ryan Pielle), Bayley and Cayce Hollingsworth, Uki Gochnauer, and greatgrandson Theodore Gruber. Also, many nephews, nieces, extended family and friends, and his three fur sons Rocky, Woody and Chips who kept him company and filled his days with more love. Thank you to the medical staff at Powell River Hospital. We have never seen a more compassionate group of individuals. You have certainly chosen the right calling. You treated us all as family with respect and compassion. You made our unknown journey easier. A Celebration of Life will take place for Dan at Carlson Community Club, downstairs, Saturday, January 27, 2018, at noon. Please come out and share some stories.
Nick Vallier August 5, 1969 December 31, 2017
After a courageous battle against brain cancer, Nick passed away December 31, 2017, at 7:55 am, surrounded by his loved ones. Nick is survived by his wife of 27 years Kathy, daughter Christina, son Paul (Nicole) and his four grandchildren, Alex, William, Lily and Colby.Nick was born in Grand Forks, BC, and eventually moved to Powell River where he met the love of his life, Kathy. Nick loved to play baseball and would always be late to parties because he had a ball game. If he was not playing, you could still find him at the ball park. Nick was always ready to lend a helping hand to whomever needed it and raised his children to do the same. When Nick was diagnosed with cancer, he was so amazed at the support and the offers of help from his huge baseball family. Nick was also a coach to his women’s fastball team Kaos, and he loved each and every one of them like family. He was known to always have a smile and loved his family and friends very much. Nick’s passing has left a huge hole in our hearts and will be missed so very much by all who knew him. A Celebration of Life for Nick will be held Saturday, January 13, at 2 pm at the Italian Hall. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Jump Start program, so all the children can have a chance to play baseball.
Theodore J. Martineau
November 04, 1924 - November 17, 2017 In sorrow, we announce the passing of Theodore. He was known for his tenacious and energetic personality. Thank you to hospital staff, visitors, Knights of Columbus and Stubberfield Funeral Home for your caring hands, smiles and kind words. Prayers will be dedicated for Theodore’s passing at the 10 am mass, Sunday, January 7, at Church of Assumption in Powell River. In his memory, you may donate to a charity of your choice. More details at stubberfieldfh.com.
Audrey Cecile Duff It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Audrey Cecile Duff on November 30, 2017, in Barriere, BC. She was 82 years old and gone way too soon. Audrey and her husband George lived in many small towns in BC, owning hotels and restaurants. They settled in Powell River in 1972 and, along with Audrey’s parents, purchased the Rodmay Hotel until it sold in 1975. In 1978, Audrey and George bought D&K Groceries in Wildwood, where they worked and employed many until their retirement in 1992.Audrey was predeceased by her husband George Duff, parents Cecil and Hazel Smith, son Rob Duff and sister Shirley Duff. Left to morn are her daughters Heather (Rod) and Lisa, grandchildren Dale (Kristen), Colleen (Scott), Jared (Amanda), Colton and Robyn, and great-grandchildren Jackson and Kaiden, along with her extended family Michael, Warren, Francine, Doug, Karla (son Kalvin) and Jeremy. No service or flowers by request. Donations can be made at the Powell River Action Centre Food Bank.
Robert Bruce McCarthy September 11, 1927 - December 28, 2017
Robert was born and raised in Vancouver and moved to Powell River in 2004. He was predeceased by his dad and mom, Reg and Jean McCarthy, His first wife Mary and stepson Dayne. Robert was survived by his loving wife Sylvia and her children Liz (Marv), his grandchildren, many more extended family and dear friends who will all miss him very much. Most of Robert’s working career was in the hotel industry where he was able to meet people from all walks of life. Robert was also an artist and started painting at the age of fourteen, he was able to display his work in various hotels. He also spent many years building and enjoying his Christmas village. Robert was a very talented man.many thanks to Doctor Burns and the Powell River General Hospital Fourth Floor staff their exceptional kindness no service by request. if so desired a donation to the Powell River SPCA can be made.
DALY, Gordon Richard December 25, 2017 It is with great sadness the family of Gordon Richard Daly announces his passing on Monday, the 25th of December, 2017, at the age of 71. He passed away peacefully Christmas morning in hospice with his family by his side. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife Anna, his children Jason (Melissa), Margaret (Jeremy), Barbara (Mike), Adam (Kathleen), Michael (Stacey) and Dina (Brian), grandchildren Angela (Cody), Kyle, Jordan (Sarah), Matthew, Brianna, Dylan, Brennen, Keldon, Caitlyn, Ayla, Morgan and Connor and great grandchildren Benjamin and Carleigh. Please join us at St. Ann’s Catholic church for a prayer service at 7pm on January 12 and a memorial service with tea in the hall to follow at 11am on January 13th. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for donations to the Quesnel Hospice Foundation or the Matt Crick Memorial fund.
Gloria Dale Seeley March 14 1948 to December 25 2017
Don (Cecil) Cleghorn December 27, 1939 - December 28, 2017 It is with heavy hearts that we announce Don passed away the day after his 78th birthday, with his loving family at his side. Our dedicated, strong family leader and provider is survived by June, his loving wife of 54 years, daughter Trina (Chris), son Geoff (Nova) and grandsons, Trent, TJ, Devin and Jordan. Born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Don joined the Navy in 1957, met June in 1962 and they moved to Powell River. Don married June, the love of his life, January 6th, 1963. Don worked in the mill for 38 years. Don had a passion for his family, football and poker. Papa attended as many of his grandsons activities as he could, which brought him so much happiness. He was so proud of all of us and we are all so proud of him. We are so very fortunate and truly grateful for having him in our lives. Don will live in our hearts forever and all those that he touched in so many ways. With all our love, your wife, daughter, son, son in law, daughter in law and grandsons. A Celebration of Life for Don to be held at the Carlson Club, in which he was an active member, Saturday, January 13th, 2018 from 12-2pm.
It is with heavy hearts that we share the sad news of Gloria’s passing. Gloria was predeceased by her parents, Gertie and Earle Kirkpatrick, and brother Richard. She is survived and desperately missed by her loving family, husband of 51 years Malcolm, daughters Cindy and Angela, son Kirk, grandchildren Erik and Emily, and brothers Robert and Cecil, along with many extended family members. Gloria was born in Saint John, NB, and moved to Powell River in 1970. She volunteered with Scouts Canada, Lang Bay Community Hall and Emergency Social Services. Gloria had many wonderful friends whom she cherished. She was very thoughtful, talented and creative, and many friends and family benefited from her knitting, hand-made cards, preserves and baking. Even in her illness, she found the strength to bake goodies for others.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law and aunt. She will be missed by many. No service by request, in lieu of flowers donations to Powell River Hospital Foundation, Lang Bay Community Hall or Canadian Cancer Society. “Enjoy the peaches Mom.”
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Fritz Leon Siden November 3, 1937 December 28, 2017
It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Fritz “Leon” Siden. He is survived by Shirley, his wife of 55 years, his daughters Susan (Maynard) and Tara, son Ryan (Davina), and four grand-children: Sorrel, Dawson, Rayne, and Rhya.Leon was a hardworking, loyal man with an amazing sense of humour. He loved classical music, science fiction and his family. He fondly remembered his daysworking at Vanguard Bay as a boom boat operator. Thank you to Doctor Schweitzer, the staff on the fourth floor at the hospital and the home-support workers. A private family gathering will be held on Saturday, January 6, to celebrate Leon’s life. We will miss him.
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TAKE NOTICE that under the Warehouseman’s Ac t- Chapter 427-Section 3, Vanderkemp Sales & Service Ltd. 7408 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC V8A 0R1, will sell contents of storage locker of: Jessica Jennings, 3939 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC. If within 30 days from this publication you have not paid your arrears rent.
TAKE NOTICE that under the Warehouseman’s Act- Chapter 427-Section 3, Vanderkemp Sales & Service Ltd. 7408 Hwy 101, Powell River, BC V8A 0R1, will sell contents of storage locker of: Latheresa Pernell 11 Willingdon Beach, Powell River, BC. If within 30 days from this publication you have not paid your arrears rent.
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Roses to the women who crochet beautiful booties and other baby items, and then give them away for free. Your generous spirit is appreciated.
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A huge bouquet of Roses to the gentlemen who helped me instead of celebrating Christmas morning with his family. I fell off my bike due to black ice and broke my shoulder. He took such good care of me while I sat on the road waiting for help to come. He is an angel and I wish him a prosperous, healthy and Happy New Year.
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A huge bouquet of Roses to the gentleman who was so generous in helping to pay the four outof-town moviegoers’ admission as they didn’t realize it was cash only. This act of kindness shows how great living in Powell River really is, and certainly did not go unnoticed by three young boys. Roses to the amazing person who shovelled the sidewalk all along Manson Avenue from Kemano Street to Huntington Street, and a path from Manson through the walkway onto Jordan Street. Then, also a path to Fernwood Avenue on the road for everyone to walk their dogs. What a thoughtful thing to do.
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PEAK WEEKENDER
ONLY SEVEN DAYS UNTIL DRAW!
EVERYONE IS ASKING ABOUT THE KINGS’ NEW BUS! JOIN US THIS SATURDAY FROM 11 AM TO 3 PM AT THE SAFEWAY PARKING LOT AND TOUR OUR NEW TEAM BUS AT THE SAME TIME YOU CAN BUY DREAM LOTTERY TICKETS TO BOOST OUR SALES AND HELP BUILD OUR TEAM BUS FUND FREE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE AND DONUTS DONATED BY TIM HORTONS
OVER $75,000 PLUS THE 50/50 ARE STILL UP FOR GRABS
FIRST PRIZE $50,000 • SECOND PRIZE $15,000 • THIRD PRIZE $7,500 • FOURTH PRIZE $3,000
50/50 POT TOTAL IS NOW OVER $38,000
(WINNER TAKES HALF)
BUY ONLINE - PRKINGSDREAMLOTTERY.CA (EASY FOR YOU, EASY FOR US)
BUYING ONLINE IS A RAFFLE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM PROVIDED BY THE PR KINGS AND DARELLE MEDIA INC. AND IS APPROVED BY BC GAMING BRANCH
DREAM LOTTERY TICKETS: $100 EACH (ONLY 2,499 TICKETS PRINTED)
JANUARY 12, 2018
50/50 tickets must be purchased in conjuction with the dream lottery tickets
Tickets available at Town Centre Mall, Monday through Saturday, 10 am-4 pm
Chances are 1 in 2,499 (total tickets for sale) to win the grand prize BC Gaming Event Licence #97559 • Chances are 1 in 4,000 (total tickets for sale) to win the 50/50 prize BC Gaming Event Licence #97560 Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca
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MAIN DRAW DATE
50/50 TICKETS: $20 EACH (ONLY 4,000 TICKETS PRINTED)