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CUPE Local 798 hosts an International Day of Mourning ceremony to honour fallen workers and reinforce the importance of workplace safety. The ceremony takes place at Powell River Regional Cemetery in Cranberry, beginning at 10:45 am. Everyone welcome. For more information, go to dayofmourning.bc.ca.

The 12th annual Powell River Trash Bash takes place from 9:30 am-3 pm at Willingdon Beach. Help clean up illegally dumped items from our backwoods and enjoy a complimentary, locally sourced lunch from 121:30 pm. Clean a site of your choice, use the TrashOut app to find a site, or come to Willingdon Beach to view a map. For more information, call 604.485.0020 or email trashbash@powellriverrd.bc.ca.

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Art punkers from Vancouver, Red Herring, share the stage with local farm punkers, Little Pharmer, at McKinney’s Pub. The show begins at 9 pm and tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, go to McKinney’s Pub on Facebook.

A celebration of all things George Lucas, including the film Fanboys on the big screen, Rebel Alliance drink specials, Princess Leia cinnamon buns, Yoda stew and cosplay action with prizes for best group and individual costume. No cover charge. Begins at 8 pm at The Vault (4871 Joyce Avenue, near River City Coffee). For more information, go to facebook.com/ vaultvenue or call 604.414.4168.

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over the past several years and 2017 celebrates a milestone for Powell River Women in Business. “It is always a fantastic evening and there is a great buzz of anticipation in the room,” she says. “The theme for this year is ‘Past, Present and Future,’ which is great chance for reflection since the organization is 10 years old this year.”

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Those who know a local businesswoman deserving of community recognition can nominate them for the Women of the Year Awards before 5 pm on May 1. The annual awards ceremony and dinner, presented by Powell River Women in Business, is a way to recognize the efforts of local businesswomen, regardless of whether they are members of the business organization, says its president Leah Rourke. “By nominating someone for a Woman of the Year award, it recognizes their hard work, dedication and passion in the workforce, which should be celebrated every day,” says Rourke, “and it reassures and reminds them that they are making a difference.” Nominations are now being accepted for three categories: Outstanding Woman in Business, Outstanding Woman Under 30 in Business and Influential Woman in Community Service, for women working in the local non-profit sector. Rourke says nominators do not have to be a member of Powell River Women in Business, nor do nominees. Nominations forms can be downloaded from prwomeninbusiness.com and emailed to info@prwo-

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Blue Moon Marquee 5 7 pm, Cranberry Community Hall Steve Hillis: Voice of Legends 7:30 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Shaun Rawlins and Tyler Bartfai 8 pm, The Vault

Trees and Tales in Historic 6 Townsite 10:30 am, Henderson Elementary School

Alfred Muma book launching party 7-9 pm, Tree Frog Bistro

Provincial Election Voting 8 am-8 pm, various locations

One Voices Choir Spring Session 7pm, Cranberry Community Hall

Tarot Readings 6 pm, The Vault

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Seniors Soup and Sandwich Lunch 12 pm, Cranberry Seniors Centre

Fairy Readings 6 pm, The Vault

Chamber of Commerce Newcomers’ Social 6 pm, Dwight Hall

Homage to Dave Brubeck 7:30 pm, Max Cameron Theatre

Spring Sing 7:30-9 pm, James Hall, Academy of Music

Tarot Readings 6 pm, The Vault

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7 pm, Evergreen Theatre Tech Savvy: amazon.com 7 pm, Powell River Public Library Chris Brown art demonstration 7 pm, The Vault

Rock N Roll Trivia 7 pm, The Vault

Ron Sexsmith 7:30 pm, Max Cameron Theatre

Chris Brown art demonstration 7 pm, The Vault Sam Hurrie and guests 8 pm, McKinney’s Pub

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

Mom’s Day Meet the 14 Makers Lunch 11 am-3 pm, The Vault The Lion King Jr. 1 and 7 pm, Evergreen Theatre Sunday Song Circle 2 pm, Cranberry Community Hall Single Seniors 5 pm, Trinity Hall, United Church

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route to the landfill through a clothing boutique. And, with fashion reported as being the second-most polluting industry in the world, we can find even more motivation to buy reused textiles already in circulation rather than buying new. Thrift store shopping and clothing swaps are great alternatives as well. Anyone looking for inspiration to upcycle can visit the current eCouture Fashion Show display at Space Gallery, 4712 Marine Avenue, and find amazing local examples of how old textiles can be infused with new life.

Kelly Creek Carnival 11 am- 7 2 pm, Kelly Creek Community School Hike for Hospice 12:30-3:45 pm, Willingdon Beach Powell River Garden Club plant sale 1-3 pm, Powell River Curling Club

Over 29 years, we have given our best and received the same in return from this exceptional community. Our patients, staff and colleagues have been our friends and extended family. We feel grateful for the opportunity to serve, the trust you placed in us and the support we have received. We could not have chosen a better place to live and raise our family. Thank you.

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Do you have rips in your jeans, stains on your favourite t-shirt or more dated neckties than you know what to do with? Some would see this as an appropriate time to donate these items to a local thrift store, cut them up to reuse as rags, or even retire them to the landfill. If you suggested this to a fibre artist, you may, however, hear an audible gasp at such a wasteful thought, especially if the textiles in question are made of natural fibres such as wool, cashmere, silk or linen; these are like gold to the creative mind of a textile upcycler. We are all familiar with recycling, but what exactly is upcycling? Essentially, it is when something has value added to it when recycled into something new. With a little patience and a ball of thread, old wool suits can be upcycled into a patchwork wool skirt. An out-offashion cashmere sweater can be cut and the arms turned into funky leg warmers. The value of upcycling textiles is being recognized on a large scale these days. Airlines updating their interiors are having leather seats upcycled into handbags that fetch a steep asking price. Car companies are seeing their old-fashioned seatbelts made into wallets and belts. Solid business cases are being made for upcycled goods. Canadians landfill 15 to 20 pounds of clothing per person each year, so it is great to know there may be a detour

Take 5 CD release 7 pm, Brooks Secondary School The Lion King Jr. 7 pm, Evergreen Theatre Carolyn Mark and Cindy Emch 8 pm, McKinney’s Pub Mystic Picnic and Sea to Seed 4 and 8 pm, The Vale

Gift of the Letterpress workshop 10 am-1 pm, Powell River Public Library

To the Ends of the Earth film screening 1:30 pm, Patricia Theatre Poetry Slam 7 pm, Cranberry Community Hall The Lion King Jr. 7 pm, Evergreen Theatre Adham Shaikh 8 pm, McKinney’s Pub Anime Night 8 pm, The Vault

Gift of the Letterpress 20 workshop 10 am-1 pm, Powell River Public Library Legion Candlelight Tribute 3 pm, Royal Canadian Legion Heavy Night 8:30 pm, McKinney’s Pub

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Corwin Fox and PL Tessmann 7-10 pm, Cranberry Community Hall Jessica Rabbit Sings 8 pm, The Vault

and Chowder Challenge Lund Harbour and Community Centre A Taste of Art 7 pm, Beach Gardens Resort and Hotel Somewhere to Go: Punk Victoria film screening 9:30 pm, Patricia Theatre

Don’t see your event here? Visit prpeak.com and enter your information into the Community Calendar* *Not all events will be included in the monthly calendar. Please see our Community Calendar at prpeak.com and Around Town listings in Peak Weekender for complete list of submitted events.

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BC Green Party leader Andrew Weaver had the only two opposition-party bills passed in 16 years, with one MLA in the house! Imagine what we could do with more BC Green MLAs With your help, real change is possible

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CADET COMPETITION: Members of Powell River’s 22 Red Knight Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron [from left] Yin Le Zhong, Tyler Leslie, Bayley Hollingsworth, Lok Man Wong, Russell Bruckshaw and Justin Ellis competed at the North Vancouver Island Cadet Zone Orienteering Competition held in Courtenay on April 22. Entered in pairs, the three Powell River teams placed first, second and fourth overall. A provincial competition takes place in Victoria this September. MORGAN ARNOTT PHOTO

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Please be advised that on May 3, 2017, the Powell River Regional Emergency Program will be conducting a training exercise. As part of this exercise, the local Emergency Notification System will be tested. This community alerting system is designed to spread important emergency messages by phone, email or text. To ensure that you receive these important emergency messages, click on the Emergency Notification System link at http://www.powellriverrd.bc.ca/community-services-2/emergency-preparedness/ to enrol. Even if you have not signed up for the Emergency Notification System, you may receive a notification about this training exercise. Please listen to the message and follow the prompts to advise that you have received the notification and to ensure that you do not receive multiple repeat calls.

Around Town from page 4 support of Lighthouse C o m m u n i t y C h u r c h’s Mexico Missions trip takes place from 9-10:15 am at Powell River Christian School, 6960 Quesnel Street. Everyone is welcome to attend the class taught by Silvana Hernandez.

Powel l R iver P ubl ic Library presents Tla’amin Nation elder Philip George sharing memories about traditional Tla’amin foods at 10 am in the Elm Room at Powell River Recreation Complex. For more information, contact Mark at 604.485.8664 or mmerlino@prpl.ca. Coles hosts a book sign-

ing with Lee Mackenzie, author of The Charming Predator, from 12-2 pm, at 6-7100 Alberni Street in Town Centre Mall. P o w e l l R i v e r Yo u n g Naturalists meet to explore the beach for life at low tide at 1 pm at the parking area on Marine Avenue between Nootka and Massett AT » 6

When our loved ones go to work, we expect they will return home to us Sometimes they don’t April 28 is A Day of Mourning when we remember the loss to families and communities when lives are lost on the job

Mathew Wilson, BC Liberal candidate Powell River-Sunshine Coast Riding Authorized by Gary Fribance, Financial Agent for Campaign to Elect Mathew Wilson, BC Liberal. 604.489.1999.

Information session to plan for

HEALTH CARE & PERSONAL CARE Wednesday May 10 11:15 am – 1:00 pm

Powell River Division of Family Practice 4760 Joyce Avenue

How can you plan for incapacity, end-of-life, and other support needs?

Learn about Representation Agreements and find out about other documents being used and promoted in the health system. The information will be provided by Nidus.ca via a webinar. Dr. Sue Horsfall will be present to answer questions.

Free Event. RSVP required powellriver@divisionsbc.ca or 604.485.4700 Limited seating. Light snacks will be provided.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Board of Directors of First Credit Union invite you to attend the Annual General Meeting:

May 4 @ 7pm Town Centre Hotel All members welcome to attend. Community Investment Fund recipients will be announced. Members in attendance will be eligible for door prizes & refreshments will be served.

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

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DECORATED DANCERS: Sheridan Dance Academy members including [front row, from left] Joliena Williams, Ella Runions and Emily Ellis, [middle row, from left] Hayden Mallery, Avari Dodd and Jordan Runions, and [back row, from left] Lauryn Mackenzie, Chloe Head, Jaydin Lentz and Taryn Gutter-Spence, recently participated in the Just Dance Challenge held in Duncan. The Powell River contingent earned multiple awards in various categories during the competition. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

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POWELL RIVER KINGS AND POWELL RIVER AND DISTRICT UNITED WAY present

2017 DREAM AUCTION GALA Saturday, May 13 Dwight Hall, Doors open at 5 pm Dinner at 6:45 pm by Convenient Chef

Tickets are $50 and available at Capone’s Cellar • Featuring auctioneer Dan De Vita

Some of the items to bid on: Large hot tub–value over $12,000, supplied by Rona • Truckload of hydroseed for a new lawn-valued at $800, supplied by Mr. Green-Up • Outdoor fireplace-valued at $599, supplied by Canadian Tire • Full page colour ad–value over $1,500, supplied by Powell River Peak • Two Vancouver Canucks tickets with air farevalue over $900, supplied by RB Logging and Pacific Coastal Airlines • Framed photo of “Low Down Coho”- valued at $750, supplied by Greig Seafood BC Ltd

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Warren Behan Home Selling Team • Big O Tires Moose N’ Eddies Pub & Grill • Armitage Mens Wear Pat J. Giroday Law Corporation Cash contribution: Dr. James Bradley

Loca l hor t icu lt u ra l therapist Carol Engram will demonstrate different composting options

Climate Action Powell River holds its first annual general meeting at 7 pm at Cranberry Community Hall. Find out more about

the society, join up with the Cool Homes program and become a member. Everyone is welcome to attend. Refreshments available by donation.

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from 2-5 pm at Artaban Cent re i n Cra nber r y. Vermicomposting, yard waste and sheet compost activities will be available for viewing. Rich humus production for soil takes place at 3 pm. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Mathew Wilson From the Coast, of the Coast, Mathew Wilson, Works for You This is Mathew Wilson: • Mathew has deep roots in our Powell River-Sunshine Coast riding. • Mathew, father of two young girls, understands the needs of coastal families. • Mathew has 15 years of experience delivering federal government funding. • Mathew is hardworking, grew up on a small heritage farm, and understands water and food security. • Mathew will make an outstanding MLA for our riding.

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Mathew will be attending the first Powell River Farmers’ Market of the season, Powell River Home and Garden Show and the Trash Bash on Saturday, April 29. He looks forward to seeing you.

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from page 6 at Powell River General Hospital. ORCA (On the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus provides early-childhood fun and learning from 1011:30 am at Powell River

Paddling for Life dragon boat team practises from 6-7:30 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the Shinglemill dock. New paddlers are welcome. For more informa-

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tion, call 604.485.3828 or 604.414.5274. A l f red Mu ma book launching part y ta kes place from 7-9 pm at Tree Frog Bistro, 4603 Marine Avenue. Features include books, art and refreshments.

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are too afraid they are going through something worse, or that they will not care. You might not have a good enough relationship with your teachers or parents to talk to them. Again, you are afraid they will not care or be able to do anything. Most of all, we fear they will tell us that it is just a phase. It is becoming more and more difficult for adults to relate to the modern teen. The difference between our generations has become drastic. In the 21st century, social media has become mainstream and the internet is accessible anywhere. With constant connection comes dangers; there is no hiding from bullies anymore and home is no longer a safe haven. Cyber bullies are relentless, causing stress, anxiety, depression and, in worst-case-scenarios, suicide.

More and more these days, mental illnesses are not being taken seriously. On social media, you can find posts that mock serious mental disorders. There is also clothing and objects with phrases that depict mental disorders such as anxiety, depression and eating disorders; they are not things to be joked about. Real people struggle with these illnesses and need to be taken seriously. Mental illnesses and their impact on everyday lives should be considered and respected. People who have mental illnesses just want to be treated like everyone else, but still bring awareness to their struggles. It is best to be supportive in a sensitive manner. Macy How is a grade nine student at École Côte-du-Soleil.

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HEALTHY LIVING By Paul Martiquet youth researchers aged 15 to 24 using resources of the society. It provides a snapshot of youth mental health in BC. One of the key findings is that female youth reported poorer mental health than their male counterparts. They were more likely to report extreme stress, extreme despair, self-harm and to consider or attempt suicide. Another group with higher risk was youth with a physical disability. Almost double the number in this group (17 per cent) reported extreme stress compared to those without a physical disability. Research showed that

some youth self-medicate using substances. Indeed, 21 per cent of youth who had used alcohol, marijuana or other substances reported that the last time they had done so was because they were stressed. Conversely, youth who had not used alcohol, marijuana or other substances reported better mental health than those who had. Bullying, both in person and online, made it more likely that a youth would report negative mental health. Around half of females, and 22 per cent of males, who were cyberbullied in the previous year also self-harmed during that time. Having a job also influenced mental health. The more hours a youth worked, the less likely they were to report positive mental health. That said, having a job for a few hours a week was positive. Finding and using mental health services for youth was uneven. Among youth who felt a need for those services, 11 per cent did not access them (17 per cent of females, five per cent of males). The top reasons for

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A celebration of life for Rose, who passed on March 4, 2017, will be held at 1:30 pm on Sunday, April 30, at Powell River Lawn Bowling Club, 5714 Marine Avenue, in Townsite.

Victoria (Vicky) Olive Mauro Tauber February 8, 1931 - April 13, 2017

It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Victoria (Vicky), who passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Vicky was predeceased by her husband of 41 years Michael, mother Pearl and father Antonio Mauro. She has left behind her children Michael (Cathy), Diane, Darlene (Derek), Anthony (Trish), David (Gladys), Richard (Tracy) and AnneMichelle, her sister Louise, her brother-in-law Jim (Mary), many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, the Langley clan (her second family), and close friends. Vicky led a full and varied life. As a young bride, she left her hometown of Winnipeg, Manitoba, to live in a log cabin her husband built for them in the mining town of Copper Mountain, near Princeton, BC, where they had their first child, Michael. They returned to Winnipeg for a few years and had three more children: Diane, Darlene and Tony. Gathering up her young family, Vicky took the train to join her husband in wet and wild Prince Rupert, BC, where they had three more children: David, Richard and Annie. In Prince Rupert, besides raising her family, she was a nurse (LPN) at the local hospital for over 30 years, a dispatcher for Reliable Taxi, and also worked at Carlton Cards. One of her favourite pastimes was playing bingo. She also became a well-known and liked bingo caller. After her husband passed away, Vicky moved to Cultus Lake, BC, to live with her close friends, Liz and Reg Langley, and was a well-loved member of their family. Two years ago, she moved to Powell River to be close to her sons Michael and David. Vicky had a unique way of making everyone she met feel welcome and comfortable. Her kindness, wit, laughter and smile will never be forgotten. The family would like to thank Dr. Thwainey and the doctors and nurses at Powell River General Hospital. Vicky was very grateful for your kindness, support and professionalism and enjoyed sharing her nursing stories. A celebration of Vicky’s life will be held from 1-4 pm on Tuesday, May 16, at 7227 Georgia Crescent in Powell River. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Powell River Hospital Foundation or The Red Cross Loan Cupboard.

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Kevin, who left us on April 19, 2017, to be with his beloved wife Sherri and their faithful companion King. Kevin is survived by his mother Iris, brother Peter (Sherri and Savannah) and many in-laws and relatives in Canada and England. He also leaves behind many close friends whom he adored. Kevin and his family emigrated to Powell River from Liverpool in 1971. He loved small-town life and cherished the fun times growing up with his family and all his cousins. Kev was a “one-of-a-kind” friend. He was loyal, generous, thoughtful and a good listener; he was there when you needed him. He had a great sense of humour and always had a joke to share. He had a special love for animals, and they for him. He will be missed by many. A celebration of life will be held for Kevin from 2-4 pm on Sunday, May 7, at Carlson Community Club. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to a local animal shelter.

Jim Nassichuk Jim was born and raised in Wildwood, where he lived his entire life. Growing up he was an active participant in many sports such as hunting, fishing and baseball. Jim was proud of being a long-standing member of the Wildwood Volunteer Fire Department. Being a private pilot, he had a passion for flying and enjoyed the camaraderie at the Westview Flying Club in his early years. Boating was a favorite hobby for Jim and Sharon for almost four decades. Their countless trips with Oak Bay Marine Group to the Queen Charlotte Islands were highlights of those journeys, where Jim could be heard saying, “tight lines!” Outings in Destiny to the group cabin in Atwood Bay made for great memories because it was always four o’clock somewhere. Jim and Sharon felt very fortunate and blessed with the many adventurous travels they were able to take together. After a life well lived, Jim passed away at home in Wildwood with Sharon and Haley by his side. Mom’s birthday is on the 29th, give her a hug from us.

Sunshine fades, shadows fall Memories of you will outlast them all Unseen, unheard, you’ll always be near Still loved, still missed, still very dear We shared some laughs We shared some tears But best of all we shared great years No more tomorrows for us to share But yesterday’s memories will always be there You’re the best thing that ever happened to us. No flowers and no service by request. Donations may be made in Jim’s memory to Angel Flight of British Columbia (angelflight.ca) a charitable, non-profit organization that provides free air transportation to ambulatory cancer patients requiring treatment at cancer clinics and hospitals in Vancouver and Victoria, within the approved Angel Flight areas of operation.

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ACIVITIES COORDINATOR, 10 hours per month, scheduling entertainment and activities. Please bring resume to Legion office Monday - Saturday 10 am - 2 pm. COPELAND ISLAND Marine Estates Caretaker, handyman watch person seeking a long-term caretaker/ couple in exchange for year-round accommodation including heat, power, and internet. Duties include grounds and building maintenance, on-site presence required. Equipment is supplied. Workload varies somewhat with the seasons. rstanbrook@twincomm.ca ENTRY-LEVEL position at a construction aggregate yard, loader and one-ton experience required. Apply with resumé and cover letter to the Peak office, Box 1598. GENERAL LABOURER needed, full-time, machine operator skills and drivers licence necessary. Call 604.483.1294. JOB SEEKERS, get free help in your job search. Resumé, career planning and coaching, workshops, training funds. Find out what you are eligible for at www.careerlinkbc.com, email info@careerlinkbc.com, phone us at 604.485.7958 or visit Career Link, a WorkBC Employment Services Centre at 4511 Marine Avenue. PRAWN DECKHAND, work ethic more important than experience. Call 604.485.2231. SHEFIELD EXPRESS is looking for a part-time employee with lotto experience. Apply with resume at #60 - 7100 Alberni Street.

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PREP is seeking a dynamic, flexible and creative Executive Director to manage the contracts of the society and lead its team of 56 staff and contractors. PREP operates numerous social programs in the community including Career Link, Community Resource Centre, Powell River Immigrant Services, Powell River Family Place and food security and literacy programs. If you have a drive to serve the community and are inspired to lead and create social programs, please visit the PREP website at prepsociety.org for a full job description. Submit your resumé and cover letter to hiring@prepsociety.org by 4 pm on Thursday, May 4.

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1215 General Employment ACCOUNTING/BOOKKEEPER Part-time. QuickBooks experience. Competent multi-tasker, strong professional demeanour. Focus on AR/AP, payroll. Conveyancing, reception, general office duties. Work days/hours negotiable/flexible. Wage commensurate with experience. Resumés: Ron Ostensen, 4545 Marine Avenue; via email: ronostensen@remax.net

SUPPORT WORKER PREP Society is seeking an experienced, innovative and caring person for ongoing employment at Powell River Community Resource Centre (CRC). A wide range of skills including leadership, facility management, experience with program development and the ability to work one-on-one with people who may be in crisis are required. For a detailed job description, and to submit your resumé and cover letter, please contact: martynwoolley@prcrc.org 4752 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 3B6 Application deadline: 4 pm on Monday May 1, 2017

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Celebration of Cultural Diversity Event Coordinator Powell River Employment Program Society (PREP) is seeking an event contractor (approximately 180 hours) to coordinate the seventh annual Celebration of Cultural Diversity, to be held in October 2017. As a community connector, you will work with a planning committee and be responsible for coordinating this full-day event, which had more than 1,300 people in attendance last year. For a detailed job description, please see prep@prepsociety.org Submit a resumé and cover letter to: Kelli Henderson #103-4511 Marine Avenue, Powell River, BC, V8A 2K5 pris@prepsociety.org Application deadline: 4 pm, Thursday, May 11, 2017 Outdoor Education Camp Leaders Powell River Educational Services Society (PRESS) is looking for five skilled and energetic people to join our innovative education team. The Outdoor Education Camp leaders will assist in the planning, organization and delivery of residential field-based outdoor programs for children and youth of all nationalities.

Outdoor Education Camp Coordinators Powell River Educational Services Society (PRESS) is looking for two skilled, organized and energetic people who love working with people in the outdoors. Coordinators will work in partnership with senior management coordinate and manage other staff leaders in all aspects of delivery of residential field based outdoor programs for children and youth of all nationalities

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Powell River Regional District is accepting applications from university/college students for three (3) summer positions. Shelter Point Regional Park: to start May 18 Haywire Bay Regional Park: to start May 18 Powell River Regional Cemetery: to start May 15 All positions end around Labour Day 2017. Wage rate is $15.54 per hour (post-secondary). Positions covered by a union contract under CUPE Local 798. Work schedule: Seven hours per day, five days per week, two consecutive days off. Park employees must work weekends and holidays. Applicants must be physically strong, familiar with basic maintenance tools and equipment, capable of physical work in an outdoor setting and good with the public. Applicants must also have their own transportation to and from work and must be registered for school in September 2017. Deliver a cover letter and resumé to: Powell River Regional District Attention: Shawn Gullette, Manager of Operational Services #202-4675 Marine Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 2L2 Fax: 604.485.2216 Email: shawn.gullette@powellriverrd.bc.ca Deadline for applications: 4 pm on Wednesday, May 10, 2017. For more information, contact Shawn Gullette at 604.487.1380 or by email.

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ENVIROFIRE 1000 woodstove, new firebrick, no afterburn, heats up to 1,200 sq ft, glass door with gold trim, $200. Dark wood desk, two drawers, keyboard shelf, $125. Phone 604.483.3330 ASAP. FIX/SELL BURL clocks, Tom 604.487.9755. GREY 8’ truck canopy high back door, $450 and black plastic truck tool box $75; Honda kicker, 2 hp, 4 stroke $500. 604.413.1032. INVACARE HOSPITAL bed with rails, like new, $1,495; swivel and slide bath bench, $185. 604.485.4101. STAMP COLLECTION, some 128 years old, mostly British colony. Contact 604.485.3939 or rmmacneill@shaw.ca

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5520 Legal/Public Notices Notice of Public Hearing Powell River City Council hereby gives notice that it will meet and hold a Public Hearing on: May 4, 2017, at 6 pm The Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, located at: 6910 Duncan Street, Powell River, BC. The intent of proposed Bylaw 2467, 2017 is to amend Schedule A of City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw 2100, 2006, being the Official Zoning Map, by rezoning a portion of the subject property fronting Joyce Avenue as shown outlined in bold on the map below from Single Family Residential (R1) to Comprehensive Development 2 (CD2). The purpose of the bylaw amendment is to facilitate the construction of a 75-unit congregate seniors housing facility (Coastal Winds Village).

BOSTON TERRIER, five-yearold, beautiful, sweet, neutered male. Good with dogs, cats and kids. $500 call or text 604.223.0714.

All persons who believe that their interest is affected by proposed Bylaw 2467, 2017, shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard on the matters contained in the bylaw. Copies of the bylaw may be examined at City Hall, 6910 Duncan Street Powell River, BC, during regular office hours of 8:30 am-4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, from April 10, 2017, up to and including May 4, 2017, prior to the Public Hearing.

BUN - BUNS, young male, Havana rabbit. SPCA 604.485.9252.

Chris Jackson Corporate Officer

3560 Pets

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604.483.8200 6560 Houses for Rent 2 - B D R M M O B I L E h o m e, nor th of town, $800/mth. 604.483.3700. LUND, 1- BDRM furnished h o m e o n l a ke w i t h d o c k suitable for one person $600 plus utilities, available June 1. 604.485.4052.

8215 Landscaping POWELL RIVER LANDSCAPING AND LAWNCARE Commercial and Residential since 1989

9115 Auto Miscellaneous

Mechanics on Duty 604.485.7927 9135 Motorcycles 2005 BMW R1150R motorcycle, 39,000 kms, excellent condition. $6,800. 604.483.6872.

9145 Cars 1995 CAMARO, V6, 5-speed, $4,000 OBO, lots of new parts. Call Mike 604.223.0914. 2005 FORD Crown Victoria, 194,000 kms, maintenance records, two winter tires on rims $5,000 OBO. 604.485.6454. 2007 TOYOTA Yaris, 180,000 kms, 4-door, 4-cylinder, automatic, excellent condition, $5,200 OBO, 604.485.8200.

9155 Sport Utilities/4x4s

Seniors’ discount available

1999 TOYOTA Rav4 SUV, older, lots of kms but runs well and very economical, $2,500. Call or text 604.223.0714. 20 0 6 DODGE Durango, 8-passenger, 4x4, air, power windows, leather interior, good condition, $6,200. Call 604.485.6219.

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9160 Trucks & Vans

Complete lawncare • Garden bed weeding • Hedge trimming and tree trimming •

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ACROSS 1. Dupe 4. Kind of code 8. Sorrowful word 12. “Look ____ ye leap” 13. True 14. Extinct bird 15. Draw even with 16. Lost 18. Soup cracker 20. Pile up 21. Males 22. Fog 23. Beasts of burden 26. In fashion 27. ____ a living! 30. Rome, e.g. 31. Inexperienced 32. Cookie type 33. Prove human 34. ‘50s dance party 35. Loose-fitting 36. Parodied 38. None 39. Indian’s boat 41. Trustworthiness 45. Heavenly cake: 2 wds. 47. Memorable period 48. Bloom holder 49. Alternative word 50. Walking on ____ 51. His and ____ 52. Elk or moose 53. Large weight

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

9185 Boats 15’ A LU M I N U M b o at w i t h prawn traps, puller, crab trap, depth sounder, deep lines, g o o d t r a i l e r, $ 3 , 5 0 0. 604.485.7410.

9220 RVs/Campers/Trailers 1992 PLEASURE Way 17’ camper van, road ready, good condition, bathroom and kitchen. $15,000 604.483.3688. 2002 FIFTH WHEEL, A/C, fully loaded, good condition, $12,000 OBO, call 604.489.1509.

8325 Sand & Gravel

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Kim Darwin will be at The Vault Venue and Restaurant on Friday, April 28, to judge Alternative Facts

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

Rock • Sand • Gravel • Garden • Dump & Slinger Truck • Excavators Monday to Friday 7 am-5 pm Open Saturdays 9 am-4 pm

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3. Lemon skin 4. Military troops 5. Harness controls 6. Relax 7. French peak 8. Second president 9. Finding 10. Grape drinks 11. Puts down grass 17. ____-back (breezy) 19. Those persons 22. Trim, as a lawn 23. One-spot card 24. Raleigh’s title 25. Alien 26. Tourist’s aid 28. Price label 29. Eavesdrop 31. Baton 32. Store happening 34. Sock part 35. Notebook 37. Verses 38. Cowboy’s loop 39. Singer Johnny ____ 40. Contribute a chip 41. Crater 42. Sofa 43. Musical group 44. Knitter’s need 46. Gave lunch to

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Send Kim to Victoria as your MLA on Tuesday, May 9

KIM DARWIN POWELL RIVER-SUNSHINE COAST

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Lund Gazebo Earth Day celebrations

Rain did not dampen the spirits of people who came and went throughout the afternoon of Saturday, April 22, to celebrate Earth Day at Lund Gazebo as part of Powell River Earth Month. Attendees of the day-long event listened to music and sampled wares from local vendors while staying warm around a bonfire. DAVID BRINDLE PHOTOS

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1. Scout Mountain Bluegrass Band 2. Chris Weekes [left] and John Chan 3. [From left] Christine Hollmann, Hugh Prichard, Sue Russell and Patti Rudiak 4. Nile Worthen, seven 5. Susan Connolly and Blake Hoffert 6. Paula Ansell [left] and Emily Jenkins 7. [From left] Miel Creasey, Leo Blaney, three, Sofia Blaney, seven, Makenzie Luaifoa, eight, and Hayley Luaifoa

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20”x20” CARPET TILE

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