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Contents: June Every issue

5 Update 18 Kathaumixw 5 Publisher's Message Out monthly Showcasing Powell River Bearing with change

6 Dancers to Victoria 20 Flora and Fauna 15 Family Matters Canadian Championships When bears and people mix What if it's the last time?

7 Summer Camps 21 Singer off to Hollywood 17 Bookends Growing up outside Teen to world championships Naming

8 CAT Scan artists 22 Community Accord turns 5 19 Explore Powell River Logo competition winners Celebration of getting along Images from Kathaumixw past

10 Fundraising on the run 23 Tomorrow's leaders 24 Business Connections Supporting the CAT Scan Young business folk form group Fast food places looking locally

11 Accident and rehabilitation 26 A piece of paradise 28 Blast from the Past Lessons learned New residents take to gardening The changing times of Westview

12 Destination Imagination 27 Looking for nothing 31 Living Green Competing in Tennessee A change of pace for Janet Alred Freecycling makes old new again

14 Music to our ears 30 Secrets of Chippewa Bay Symphony academy performs Wayne Lutz take you to The Point

16 Bears and people don't mix Deterring backyard shoppers

Publisher & Managing Editor Sales & Marketing Isabelle Southcott Isabelle Southcott 604 485.0003

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Powell River Living : june 2008 3 this issue our columnists

Letha Bird grew up Wayne J. Lutz is the in Powell River. She has author of the Up the Lake always had a keen interest books which focus on the in wildlife and the outdoors regional geography and Emma Levez-Larocque Living Green and is a member of Bear people of coastal BC from 31 Aware BC. Jervis Inlet to Desolation Sound. He splits his resi- George Campbell’s dence between a float cabin on Powell Lake humorous column Side and a city-folk condo in Los Angeles. He Kim Miller Glances appeared in The can be contacted via his web site: Business Connections Powell River News for www.PowellRiverBooks.com. 24 many years. His wit, hu- mour and offbeat observa- Hailey Sacree loves to tions about life have brightened everybody’s read! She is a Grade 6 stu- day. Besides writing, George was a marriage dent at Grief Point Elemen- commissioner and is responsible for uniting tary School and language Sean Percy many couples. arts is her favourite subject. Publisher's Message 5 When Hailey finds a good Wanda Erikson is the book it’s hard to tear her mother of Zachary Franske, away from it. a Destination Imagination team member. She works Roger Whittaker is a Isabelle Southcott Family Matters as the Office Manager at writer, spoken word artist 15 Vancouver Island University, and digital video creator Powell River Campus. who lives in Powell River.

Marian Kemp has lived and worked in Westview for the last four years. She likes gardening, animals, acting, is It's not so much how busy you are, but why you a budding writer and has just discovered Toastmasters. are busy. The bee is praised. The mosquito is swatted.

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4 Powell River Living : june 2008 By Sean Percy Fine Jewellers since 1976 Change can be a bear he only constant is change.” that were there a decade ago. Old friends, “T I wish I had been smart enough to also perhaps wiser and definitely older, have written that. I suppose even if I was, are still here. It’s a good, solid feeling. the proverb had been written long before And we’re still struggling with water- I was born. front development — a theme that has But I can certainly attest to the truth of dogged Powell River’s history since the the statement. My return to Powell River beginning of Westview. Roger Whittaker last month drove that point home. Ten explores how history repeats itself in his years certainly can change things. look at Westview’s history in this issue. The demographics of Powell River have As a new resident of Wildwood, I was changed dramatically, the economics also interested to see how the battle with have shifted to less reliance on big indus- the bears has changed little over the de- try and more small businesses, and the cades. The only way to “win” that battle, environmental movement has moved into of course, is to peacefully co-exist, which the mainstream. is easier said that done, when I want Of course I have changed, too. Maybe my apples, and so do the bears. In this wiser, definitely older, now with a family, month’s issue, Bear Aware member Letha I look at Powell River with changed eyes. Bird offers some tips on how to make the Maybe things don’t change, just the way situation bearable. we look at them? That’s another quote, And, on the lighter side, George Camp- but I’m not sure I agree with Henry David bell takes us on one of his hilarious ad- Pearls perhaps? Thoreau. I think things do change, and so ventures, also with Powell River’s wildlife, We carry a selection of fine does the way we look at them. which refuses to stay wild. pearl jewellery that she On the other hand, “the more things As George notes, sometimes if we don’t change, the more they stay the same.” change, the results can be disastrous. But will simply love. Again, I’m a day late and a dollar short to as long as we can still chuckle about it, lay claim to that pithy saying. Or, rather, we’ll survive. Osca can two centuries late and on the wrong con- tinent. But I understand completely what makeover your Alphonse Karr was getting at. dated setting into When I visit businesses here, I’m often a new, customized greeted by familiar faces — the same faces Associate Publisher piece. Let us discuss the options with you. Pass the Hat for the CAT The goal is to have Powell River’s CAT Scan bought and operational in 2009. POWELL RIVER LIVING supports the Pass the Hat for the CAT campaign. We will keep you updated on the progress. In the $3,000,000 $3,000,000Ask to see our selection of meantime, can you help?

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Powell River Living : june 2008 5 Powell River Highland Dancers off to Victoria

en Powell River Highland Dancers will travel to Victoria lie McNeil, 10; Cailin Tyrell, 11; Ailisan Wrotny, 6; Alex Young, Tin July to participate in the Canadian Championship 13 and Sydney Young, 12. Series. Good luck girls! “The last time these competitions were in BC was in 2002,” said Margaret Wrotny, highland dance teacher. “It’s a great op- portunity for our girls to watch the best in the country com- pete.” The provincial representatives will compete for the Canadian title at this event. One day is an open championship which is open to anyone from any country. Australia, New Zealand, the United States, and Scotland have competed in the past. Wrotny has been teaching highland dancing since the 1990s. She is a member of the Scottish Dance Teachers’ Association. The Powell River dancers will perform traditional highland dances such as Flings, The Sword Dance, Seann Truibhas and the Highland Reel. Margaret’s parents immigrated to Powell River from Scot- land in 1962. Her father, Bob Hutton, plays the bagpipes, and came here to play in the mill’s pipe band. “He still plays for the dancers with John MacDonald,” Margaret said. Off to the championships are: Zoe Crookshanks, 7; Ally Boyd, LET’S DANCE: Some of these girls are among those who will partici- 5; Sophia Lazaroff, 10; Ceilidh Lazaroff, 13; Sydni Long, 10; Cal- pate in the Canadian Championships next month.

6 Powell River Living : june 2008 Summer camps Opportunities for growth By Isabelle Southcott ummer, kids and camp go together like peanut butter, jam hall. All these experiences contain valuable lessons that help us Sand bread. as individuals. Some of my best memories were made while attending horse- There are a number of summer camps in the Powell River area back riding camps back in the Maritimes. Each summer, my to choose from with everything from week-long overnight camps horse-crazy best friend and I would pick a camp we wanted to to three-day camps to day camps. Camp providers include School attend (based on the purported equine activities) and convince District 47, Leisure Services and Terracentric Adventures. our Moms and Dads that we simply HAD to attend this camp. The school district is offering four eco-adventure camps this Luckily, it wasn’t difficult to convince them. summer for students in grades 5, 6 and 7 at Rainbow Lodge My family also went to a Unitarian family camp in Bangor, on Powell Lake. The camps, which will be held in August, Maine where we spent time away from the everyday routine and are Budding Artist Camp from August 4-9; Discovery Science chores of life. There we met new friends, discovered new artistic talents (I learned how to make sand candles and early Caveman jewellery) and enjoyed the beauty and simplicity of the beautiful beach and surrounding woods. Fran Ferguson, a registered clinical counsellor with a masters in education, works with children and adults. She was involved with a family camp in Manitoba as a member of its staff, program and camp director and chair of the board. “At Camp Wasaga, the entire family comes for a week at a time and there’s tremendous op- portunity for individual growth, family bonding and building con- nections between families that last a lifetime. Some of my best friends continue to be those I met at camp.” Ferguson, a strong believer in summer camps, says they Snorkelling in the Copeland Islands: Just one of the ex- are all about building skills and periences open to Powell River youth among the many programs like making friends. “What I have this offered by TerraCentric Adventures. seen happen with kids at camp as they celebrate the sheer excitement of seeing or doing some- Camp from August 11-15; Adventures in Filmmaking from Au- thing for the first time is unforgettable. For some, from the city, gust 18-29 and Jam-Out Music Camp from August 25-29. For it was the first time they saw a deer or a rabbit. Just being able more information call Brooks Secondary School at 604 483.3171 to observe wildlife and have new and outstanding experiences. or email [email protected] or visit www.sd47.bc.ca (use the I know a number of people whose lives have been changed What’s New tab). because of camp.” Brooks teacher Ryan Barfoot, the sustainability and ecological There’s nothing like sleeping under the stars or in a rustic education coordinator, says the camps will include “intensive cabin with eight others, using an outhouse, and eating in a mess learning under the guise of intensive fun.”

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Powell River Living : june 2008 7 “We’ll do canoeing, team building activities, games and sports,” says Barfoot. Hats off to young artists In addition to the eco-adventure camps, the school district will offer LEAP (Leadership Ecology Adventure Pogram) camps for CAT scan campaign support local high school students again. These camps help students dis- cover and develop leadership skills while exploring the outdoors. By Hailey Sacree LEAP is an accredited program and upon completion of LEAP, students earn a school credit in Applied Leadership Studies. For the younger kids there are summer day camps. Leisure hey’re everywhere. You’ve seen them — the pictures of the Services and Terracentric Coastal Adventures offer a variety of Tcats around town. Their purpose is to help raise money so programs for children younger children from ages 6-13. Terra- Powell River can have its very own CAT scan. Our hospital centric also offers family camps of up to three days. This year does not have a CAT scan, therefore patients who need a scan Leisure Services is offering a day camp that runs from Monday have to be transported to another hospital. Well somebody de- to Thursday and concludes with an overnight camp out. cided it was high time we got one, but those things cost a lot Day camps are a great change from daycare for children of of money. parents who have to work. Day camps at the complex include To help with the fundraising the organizers came to our school, Beach Party, Survivor Camp, Outdoor Adventures, Wet and Wild Grief Point Elementary, asking for sketches. It was a fabulous and The Amazing Race. idea and everyone was excited when the news spread around Christine Hollmann of Terracentric has been running camps the classrooms that three talented girls from Grief Point were the for five years and she sees tremendous growth take place during contest winners. Somebody’s drawing was going to be on a pen, camps. “When the kids get so excited about being in the out- another in the newspaper and one on the collecting can. doors, about being out on the rope course and building forts… it often can be the simplest activity but when they are on their own and learning new skills you see really amazing things hap- pen.” Terracentric runs day camps for three different age groups. Their groups are small — “we take six in total and have dates in July and August.” “Campers go kayaking, snorkeling and out in the Zodiak. They play nature discovery games, exploring the environment and learning by doing,” said Hollmann. Transportation with carpooling and shuttles will be available for those who live in the city as most of Terracentric’s programs originate in Lund. “We are at the entrance to the Copeland Is- lands and the entrance to Desolation Sound. These are our play- grounds!” And don't wait too long to investigate and register because GOOD DESIGNS: Winners of the Pass the Hat for the CAT logo con- programs do fill up quickly. test were, from left, Grade 7 student Kianna Thistlethwaite; Grade 6 student Tia-Hanna Bryan; Grade 5 student Dyan MacNeill. They show their winning works with Shirley Koleszar, a member of the Powell River Hospital Foundation and the CAT Scan team.

Tia-Hanna Brian was one of the lucky winners. Her wonder- ful design is on the pen. Tia-Hanna said, “When I heard it was for the hospital and we needed the CAT scan I thought this is what I could do to help out. I was really surprised that I won but I am really happy that I did. I chose my design when I saw a cute cat lying on a log and so I kind of drew it like that but with a hat.” Kianna Thistlewate’s design is in the newspaper. She said, “I was really surprised when my design was picked but happy to help. I wanted to enter the contest because if mine won it could help spread the word.” Serving Savary Island & Last, but certainly not least, Dyan McNeil’s design is on the can Surrounding Areas being used to collect money and this is what she had to say. “I Daily Scheduled runs picked the design because we are trying to raise money for a CAT to Savary Island. Please scan and so I drew a cat reaching for the money and taking it out phone for reservations of the hat. I really like to draw so that is why I entered, and I was and schedule information. so excited when they chose my design and really happy.” As you can see this was a wonderful and fun idea, the contest was for a great cause and the winners are happy to have helped. Charters Available Who wouldn’t be? It’s not every day you win a contest for a fundraiser and have your art work all over town!

8 Powell River Living : june 2008 People and technology make Fire & Rescue successful

McGregor Building owell River Fire and Rescue is in very expe- “People want to give back to their communities, 6910 Duncan Street rienced hands. and the fire department has an alluring persona. Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 P The senior management team boasts 95 years Some people want to challenge themselves. And Tel 604 485-6291 of experience in the fire service. some want to be career members and this is the Fax 604 485-2913 Chief Dean Gerhart is in his 36th year in the fire vehicle to do so.” www.PowellRiver.ca service. Deputy chief Dan Ouellette has 24 years Powell River has also been benefitting from under his belt, and Tom Ellis, the assistant fire new technology that allows them to do more CLOSE CALL chief, is another 35 year veteran. with fewer people. A fire in an old church in the Town- All that experience translates into excellent train- “With the newer technology comes the ability site May 20 was a near disaster ing for firefighters, fire prevention programs, and to work smarter and with fewer people,” said averted by the quick thinking of top-notch emergency planning. Gerhart. the homeowner and quick action But the chiefs say that without the hard work One example of that is the thermal imager (see by Powell River firefighters. and dedication of the firefighters they supervise, sidebar CLOSE CALL). Another is the new rescue/ A man was soldering water pipes in the historical building, the fire and rescue program in Powell River sim- pumper truck that went into service on Dec. 20. when the flames escaped and ply wouldn’t work. The rear-mounted pumper allows more room started running through the floor. The team also include four captains, whose ex- on the truck, so that between the rescue pump- “Once he realized it was burn- perience ranges from 18 to 30 years, and eight ing, he was surprised by how firefighters, some of whom has been with the quickly it was spreading,” said fire chief Dean Gerhart. department for as long as 15 years. A part-time In old wood buildings like the secretary also helps out three days a week. church, fire can spread quickly, The career force is supplemented by 34 aux- and with a strong wind blowing iliaries. Although that number fluctuates, those that day, even nearby buildings on-call staff provide a vital service. At most times, could have been at risk. Fortu- nately, the fire didn’t get a chance there are just two career firefighters respond- to spread far. ing to calls. WorkSafe rules require at least five Using his thumb to direct wa- firefighters on scene before crews can enter a WANT TO BE A FIREFIGHTER? ter from the pipes he had been smoke-filled building — two to go in, two for rescue, Pick up an application form at soldering, the man managed to and one to operate the pump. Fifteen are need- City Hall or #1 Fire Hall on Courtenay St knock down the worst of the fire, but when firefighters arrived, ed to battle a house fire. or from www.powellriverfirerescue.com there was heavy smoke and they “So you can see we need another 12 (auxilia- Want to know more? Call 604 485-4431 had to tackle a stubborn fire that ries) to show up,” said Gerhart. “If not, we can’t got in between the bottom and perform our job correctly or in a timely manner.” second floor. Here, technology came to Changing demographics have taken their toll on their aid. Using a thermal imag- the auxiliary ranks, and the department is now ing camera, firefighters were able actively recruiting. track down the exact location of The shortage of auxiliaries is not a problem pecu- the smouldering wood, despite liar to Powell River, but it will be an “ongoing issue the thick smoke that required use of self-contained breathing as the community gets older and there are fewer apparatus. younger folks to draw from,” said Ouellette. That technology allowed fire- The auxiliary program has been the feeder pro- fighters to focus their efforts, gram for the career positions in the department. er and the ladder truck, fire fighters carry about and prevent thousands of dollars “All our career staff have been hired from the 90 per cent of the equipment the department of further damage that, prior to the thermal imager, would have auxiliary ranks. We expect to continue to do that,” might need on a call on just two trucks. been required to ensure the fire said Ouellette. “Instead of a standalone rescue truck, we have was completely out. Auxiliaries have to meet the same rigorous stan- incorporated a lot of that equipment on the fire- “It saves time finding where dards as career staff, and that training is provided line pumper. It’s the first truck out, and it’s also the hot spot is. And it saves ho- by the department. bringing rope rescue and entry and auto extrica- meowners and the insurance company lots of money,” said as- Ouellette said there are many reasons people tion tools. We’re bringing everything everywhere sistant fire chief Tom Ellis. join the auxiliary force. we go,” said Ouellette.

Powell River Living : june 2008 9 Fundraising on the run In support of the CAT Scan

e finally broke the $700,000 mark in fundraising for the er this year he decided to concentrate his fundraising efforts on WCAT Scan campaign! the CAT Scan campaign. He says fellow employees at the mill As of May 28, $709,600 had been raised. This amount does have been very generous over the years. “I’m very thankful for not include the neighbour-to-neighbour campaign, which will the support I get from Catalyst.” be reported next month. To date, he has over $1,800 in pledges for the CAT Scan cam- Fundraising efforts for the CAT paign. Scan continue with some unique Tyler realized how important it is ideas coming to the forefront. to have a CAT Scan in Powell River Off and running is the father and after hearing a story about a wom- son team of Doug and Tyler Lanigan an’s husband who had died because who will do the 64-kilometre Great of a brain tumour. “She feels that if Walk from Gold River to Tahsis on we’d had a CAT Scan he might be June 7. alive today.” It is the 10th time for Doug but the “I can see the impact of what I am first for Tyler. Amazingly, Doug usu- doing. This is local and the money ally runs the grueling route. will benefit our area.” “They will try to stay together,” On Saturday, June 7 from 10 am says Doug’s wife and Tyler’s mom to 2 pm, Powell River residents in- Carrie. “It should work out well terested in donating their climate with Doug’s age and Tyler’s exuber- action dividends cheques issued by ance!” the provincial government will have Doug has participated in the Great WARMING UP: Tyler and Doug Lanigan are getting the opportunity to learn how they Walk for the last 10 years and in the ready to run the Great Walk to raise money for the can help the CAT Scan campaign. past raised funds for cancer howev- CAT Scan campaign. Information booths will be set up at Crossroads Village, Safeway, Pow- ell River General Hospital, PR Health Foundation, Starbucks, Liquidation World and Wal-Mart. “We are here to help the community and provide information on how to receive and donate your dividends,” said Dundee Insurance advisor Lisa Labree. Carpet, Lino, Blinds, A number of businesses, including Your Dollar Store, Robin’s Laminates, Hardwoods Donuts, Liquidation World, and Dundee Wealth Management & Area Rugs are sponsoring this event. 4683 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC “Stop by one of these stations and receive free donuts, water (604) 485-5356 and balloons and an information flyer on how to donate your dividends.”


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10 Powell River Living : june 2008 Lessons learned from accident and rehabilitation By Marian Kemp

climbed of out the car by the foot of the tub, is knocked out — and then drowns in much work, patience, trial-and-error, and Istairs. My work boots had some wavy six inches of water. persistence. treads, but they were a bit smoothed out I slipped in six inches of snow and I know. My father was “crippled” as by 20 years of occasional wear. Some- broke my ankle. It was a “non-displaced” they said in the first three-quarters of the how, I slipped. I tried to save myself but fracture; the bone broke but did not sepa- 20th century. His right arm was badly couldn’t. My left foot caught and all my rate. I was lucky. damaged at the elbow when he was 13. weight went onto it. I think I heard (or The next eight weeks were a round He was rehabilitating himself and going felt) something snap. Then I crashed of casts, visits to the orthopedist in to physiotherapy for years. He was so suc- down on the snow. Campbell River, lots of sitting and lying cessful with his recovery that I never real- My daughter, the taxi driver, heard me around — and hundreds of thousands of ized he was “crippled’ until he told me, gasp as she got out of the car. A second revolutions of the wheelchair’s wheels. when I was 15, that he could be consid- later, she heard me scream and she said It has been an adventure and a learning ered so. to herself, “Oh-oh! She’s broken some- experience. I hope to not have to repeat it, He was trying to teach me the impor- thing.” but it sure was valuable to learn firsthand tance of work and patience in perfect- She was right. what it is like to be disabled and confined ing rehabilitation, no matter how long it This happened on Christmas Eve, at my to a wheelchair. takes. daughter’s house in Whistler. We had re- There is help to be had, which one can I would like to proffer my heartfelt turned from Christmas dinner, at a house accept without feeling less of a person. Peo- thanks to the many people in Powell with a steep driveway. I managed that ple want to help those who are disabled. River who helped me this past winter with no problem — then slipped in six This country has come a long way since the and spring, while I was laid up. Not the inches of soft snow. It’s a bit like the ex- 1970s, when we first started taking bites out least of these is my husband, Phil, who plorer who goes around the world, meet- of sidewalks on street corners. fed me, encouraged me and put up with ing all manner of perils, then comes home Even with all the help, though, a dis- my occasional bad moods. “Thank you,” and hits his head on the edge of the bath- ability is not easy to cope with. It takes one and all. Jumpin Jodhpurs Herondell 3483 Padgett Road 604 485-7711 .FOµT

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Powell River Living : june 2008 11 Destination Imagination Terrific Chorific’s journey to global finals By Wanda Erikson fter many days of practices, fundraising, two days of trav- After the full day of activities it was off to the opening cer- Aelling, a delayed flight, a missed connection and a bus emonies held in the Thompson Boiler building, which is like BC ride that got us in at 4:30 in the morning we are finally here Place but on a smaller scale. Representatives from each team in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tired but so excited at the same time. marched into the building carrying the flag from their respective We are staying at the University of Tennessee, which is perched country while the rest of the team seated in the stands cheered in the center of Knoxville and is larger than Disneyland itself. them on. Each of the teams are in coloured t-shirts specific to There are over 1,000 teams that are competing in the global their Province/State/Country and seated in specific sections so finals and over 20,000 people involved and con- centrated at the University site. Wow, a bit over- whelming for a little team from Powell River but Taylor, Shaelynn, Danielle, Jasper, Quinn and Zachary have fit right in. Our first day has been an experience in itself. Just finding your way from site to site is an ex- ercise in patience. Luckily for us the people of Tennessee are extremely helpful, kind and gen- erous. (They give us Canadians a run for our money!) Their southern drawl and laid-back at- titude keep you grounded and relaxed. I never knew that a simple “Can I help you sweetheart?” in a southern drawl would make me smile as much as I have. Pin trading is a huge phenomenon at this event. Before we went we were told to buy some BC Destination Imagination pins for the kids to trade, which luckily we did as the trading hap- pens all over the campus at all hours of the day FROM THOMSON TO TENNESSEE: Zachary Franske, Shaelynn Brown, Quinn Randle, and night. Even the police trade pins here! The Taylor Cooke, Jasper Mohan, Danielle McDonald represented their school at the kids have gotten right into the trading and, not Destination Imagination competition in Knoxville, TN. wanting to be left out of the experience, so have the parents! In fact, I am not sure who is enjoy- ing it more - them or us. It has been a great way to meet people when you look around it is like a rainbow. The kids all were and share experiences with the event. It is through these dis- given funny hats to wear and flashing toys to add to the fun. cussions that I realized exactly how big this competition is for Shaelynn was chosen to be our team’s representative for the flag people. Some of the participants have been competing since march and she did great! I asked her later how it was for her Grade 2 and they are now at the University Level. I spoke with and she responded “Amazing!” Following the march there were one parent whose child became involved at a young age so the all of the usual announcements you would expect but after that parent began volunteering. That child is now 32 and the parent it was all about the laser show and music. The kids came out is still involved. of there so enthusiastic and happy nothing could have brought In addition to the pin trading there are many activities for them down! My son Zach said it was the best time he has ever the kids. A huge outdoor pool, sumo wrestling, karaoke, water had — even better than his trip to Hawaii (now that is good!) slides, running around in a plastic bubble - you name it, they’ve After the opening ceremonies it was off to meet our buddy got it! It’s much better than Disneyland. There is no waiting in team from Guatemala who we partnered up with through the line and the activities are interactive and imaginative. In fact ambassador program. They are a team of five boys aged 10-11 there is so much to do it is hard to get the kids focused on a who were a bit shy at first but all smiles. We spent more time practice for their competition. with them later in the week and even managed to get in a soccer -
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Powell River Living : june 2008 13 Symphony Orchestra of the Pacific Music to Powell River ears

ome of the world’s top In addition, the students Sorchestras and music take part in master classes, students will learn and per- private lessons, audition form in Powell River this training, workshops, and fo- month. rums. Talented advanced stu- More interestingly for dents and young profession- Powell River residents, dur- als who are seeking a career ing the two weeks of SOAP, in music performance and in the Symphony Orchestra of a professional orchestra will the Pacific will also perform take part in the Symphony concerts for the public. The Orchestra Academy of the distinguished faculty will Pacific (SOAP) June 16-28. also have several concerts During the two weeks of open to the public. See the SOAP, all students perform community calendar in this with the Symphony Orchestra of the Pacific, where they work issue, or check out www.soap-powellriver.ca/concerts.html for with renowned Conductor Arthur Arnold from the Netherlands. the schedule.

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14 Powell River Living : june 2008 By Isabelle Southcott What if it’s the last time?

hat would you do differently if you They will be sad and excited as they the time. Had I known the last time I Wknew it was the last time? Would say goodbye to high school and begin nursed each of my children and felt you work harder? Faster? Would you the next phase of their lives. Some will that special bond only a mother and tell someone how much you love them? continue their education in trades and her baby can feel would I have done Would you live in the now and cherish technical school, others at university. anything differently? Had I known the the moment? Some will take time off to travel or find last time I said goodbye to Grandpa One of life’s bittersweet lessons is that themselves while others will enter the Peebles that it really would have been we don’t usually know it is the last time workforce. the last time, would I have done any- until it is over. That’s why it is so impor- These young men and women are em- thing differently? Had the graduating tant to be present and make the most of barking on a new stage in their lives but class of 2008 known that this is the every single day. so are their parents. My children are still very last time that they might see some This month close to 300 young men several years away from graduating so I of their peers, would they do anything and women will graduate from high can only imagine how I will feel when differently? school. It is the last time they will ever my boys graduate. How I will feel when We might think we would but we’ll all be together. Some have been together I watch the cap and gown ceremony, the never know because we can’t go back. since kindergarten. They have learned grand march and the pride and emotion That’s why it’s so important that we live together. Grown up together. Known fail- that will fill me as I see one chapter of each day the best we can and when we ures and triumphs together. Shared good our lives draw to a close. care, when we love, let that person know times and bad. They are the graduating The last time we do anything seems because that moment will never come class of 2008. so final but we often don’t know it at again.

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Powell River Living : june 2008 15 Bears and people don't mix Deterring backyard grocery shoppers By Letha Bird bear has two main objectives in life. not put your property on the menu for the AOne is to eat and the other is to eat following year. what he missed the first time round. They As you may have heard, there were a don’t decide who they can try to annoy few bears that had to be put down last the most or whose property they will de- year. These bears were the ones that had stroy tonight. They just follow their nose. lost their fear of humans, and ultimately So now is the time to start thinking about proved themselves in one way or another how to do your yard work without entic- to be a threat to human lives. Since we ing our large omnivorous friends. live surrounded by the forest it is a sure A bear’s diet is mainly vegetarian but thing that we will be visited by the wild they won’t miss an opportunity to feast animals. This is why I love this area. on any meat. A barbecue that has the What we need to do is continue their nat- faintest smell of fat or meat residue will ural fear of humans. When a bear has the draw him in like a child to candy. Bird choice of backing away or (preferably) feeders are another delicacy. Seed or grain running away from a human, or defend- is a loved food source of the bear. Did you Bear necessities: Fruit, nuts, bird seeds & ing its chosen food source, it will almost know that a bear’s sense of smell is so suet, garbage and barbecues bring bruins always stay near its food. refined that it can smell food from miles sniffing around Powell River homes. It takes only one encounter with a hu- away? That could be why so many bear man, for a bear to make his mind up are zeroing in on our community. They personal experience I have found that even whether the human is a threat to run from, smell all the fruit, nuts, and any garbage picking up the nuts as they fall, every day or to be ignored as an annoyance. This that is left to the breeze. or even twice a day when the wind picks first encounter is often what ultimately We need to come together as a commu- up, helps reduce the frequency and length decides his fate. When we allow them to nity and, to the best of our ability, elimi- of bear visits. Now the hazelnut trees are feast on our fruit and nuts, we are invit- nate anything that the bear will consider another challenge. Again picking the nuts ing them to have no fear of humans and a food source. If you cannot pick the fruit as soon as possible is the only defense. I ultimately these are the unfortunates that we have a wonderful group in our com- have personally had the problem of the become too great of a threat and must be munity called the “P.R. Fruit Tree Proj- bear wanting the nuts before they are ripe. destroyed. So be part of the solution. Be ect”. It is a free service. The volunteer I found that an electric fence placed prop- “Bear Aware.” group will come to the designated tree/s erly for the height of a bear has worked for and pick the fruit for you. One third of the me. If the bear still gets to the tree, the only fruit goes to charity, one third to the pick- option is to pick the fruit or nuts before it Be Bear Aware For more information, contact: ers and one third to the property owner. is ripe. If not, the bear will not only take the fruit and/or nuts for a few consecutive Letha Bird 604 483-9263 Don’t forget those nut trees. I realize that Laurence Edwards 604 483-2334 nights, it will also destroy the trees in the there are some walnut trees out there that PR Fruit Tree Project: are gigantic and impossible to pick. From process. At least by picking green fruit you Anne Michaels 604 485-4366 save your tree and the bear will hopefully

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Powell River Living : june 2008 17 Kathaumixw 2008 Festival showcases Powell River and the world

rom July 1 to July 5, 2008 the commu- the volunteer organizing committee do Fnity of Powell River will welcome cho- a great job of coordinating the major lo- ral singers from many parts of the world to gistical challenges. the 13th International Choral Kathaumixw Much of the festival takes place at the Festival. Recreation Complex. Choirs take part in This year, 24 choirs will arrive from Ja- competitions in the mornings (open to pan, Benin (Africa), Denmark, Slovakia, the public). In the afternoons the singers South Africa, Estonia, France, Ukraine, participate in Common Songs, where they Ghana (Africa), and Taiwan. North Ameri- have the opportunity to work with presti- can choirs will come from Washington gious International Choral Conductors. State, California, New York, Arizona, and The Gala Opening Concert is on July 1 British Columbia. at 8 pm. Choirs will also perform at after- Over the past 25 years Kathaumixw noon concerts at 3 pm and evening con- has become a wonderful success story. certs at 8 pm, from July 2 throughout the The music at the festival is world class. week. The Closing Concert will take place The social interaction of the choirs with on July 5 at 8 pm. Tickets are available at each other and the people of Powell Riv- the Academy of Music. er is second to none. The families who The Kathaumixw Tours program, run by have billeted overseas singers in their another group of enthusiastic volunteers, homes have been major contributors to takes choirs to various parts of British Co- this success. In addition, hundreds of lumbia after the festival winds up in Powell volunteers take part in the many tasks River. This is a great way for Kathaumixw of staging and hosting a festival of this to share its joyous music with the rest of size. The Academy of Music staff and our province.

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Powell River Living : june 2008 19 The flora and fauna By George Campbell

hat I’d like to know is this: If the black- green apples took action. What a mess! You cially when they think they are cornered. Wberries, huckleberries, salmonberries could follow his path clear across my back- A friend of mine, Bob-nature-boy-Smith and their tender shoots, otherwise known yard to the middle of my neighbour’s paved (not his real name), had a run in with a rac- as the flora of Powell River are supposed to driveway where the trail ended in a mound coon that illustrates this. In the middle of feed the deer, bears, and raccoons, otherwise high enough to rival Mount Everest. the night while fast asleep in bed, Bob was known as the fauna of Powell River; then how At least he was only a black bear. Had it awakened by a great racket on his sundeck. come these characters keep turning up at my been a grizzly he’d have eaten the bucket, too. Now, most guys who get ready to do battle place to eat my roses, dine on my apples, and Unlike the black bear, the Grizzly is a cranky, would put on their trunks and a pair of boxing spread my garbage all over the yard? obnoxious fellow well known for his aggres- gloves, but as Bob slept in the nude and was Oh sure, I know that deer are pretty, gentle sive behaviour. Hikers in grizzly country are in a bit of a hurry, he dashed out to the sun little creatures, but have you seen the teeth advised to carry a whistle, bell or air horn to deck clad only in his birthday suit and car- on those things? They’re like little chisels, keep these dangerous critters at bay. If you are rying a broom. Scheduled for three rounds, and what’s left of the roses after they’ve been prone to hiking in the wilderness you should the match was over before the first round was chomping on them isn’t worth the fertilizer know this. You should also be able to recog- over as Bob retreated indoors, yelling, curs- they’re planted in. Such shenanigans have a nize any bear droppings you come across. Are ing, and bleeding profusely from a great gash tendency to make a person speed up when they from a black bear or a grizzly? Here’s in his arm where Rocky had bitten him. He they see a deer crossing the road in front of how to tell: Black bear droppings are full of spent rounds two and three at the Emergen- the car. Then, instead of “The Flora and Fau- huckleberry, blackberry and salmonberry cy Ward of the local hospital having several na of Powell River” it would be “Weeds and seeds, whereas the droppings of the grizzly stitches and getting a tetanus shot. Road Kill from Lang Bay to Lund.” are full of whistles, bells and air horns. Deer, bears and raccoons — the fauna of Pow- Then there are the bears. I once left a buck- Finally we have Rocky Raccoon, the masked ell River. Nature lovers spend long hours tramp- et of green apples on my back porch for my marauder, who, like grandpa’s teeth, only ing through the woods, climbing over windfalls, son to pick up for his wife to make pies with. comes out at night. Rocky Raccoon’s trick is and wading through swollen creeks just to He didn’t get around to it until too late; Mis- to come up on your porch, eat your dog or catch a fleeting glimpse of one of them. They ter Bruin arrived in the middle of the night cat’s food, then spread your garbage all over are wasting their time. They are all over at my and consumed the whole bucketful. He didn’t the yard. Like the grizzly, raccoons are short house, eating my roses, stealing my apples, and even make it down the back steps before those tempered, downright vicious animals, espe- spreading my garbage over the yard.

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20 Powell River Living : june 2008 Local champ heading south By Lisa Labree 4471 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 3A8

indsey Drolet, 15, will represent Canada in Hollywood, Califor- Lnia in July 2008 at the world championships of performing arts. For more photos see: www.powellriverhomes.com This will be a 10-day competition involving singing and acting. “This is the opportunity of a lifetime,” she said. “I have been 3114 BALSAM $185,900 dreaming of this for as long as I can remember.” It all started when Lindsey’s mom Marisa mentioned that “all A ordable two bedroom home this singing around the house,” should be put to good use. “Oth- in immaculate condition. Sun ers should be able to hear what a fabulous and rich voice Lind- deck, storage plus a 300 sq ft sey has,” said Marisa. shop in a magical setting. Lindsey sings constantly, whether in the shower or belting out a tune just in passing. Of course just when the rest of us have put our head on the LUND $480,000 pillow, you can still Secluded and serenely tucked hear Lindsey. away on 7.9 acres, ponds, for- Lindsey took voice est, custom built spacious lessons with the Pow- home. Truly an inspiring home ell River Academy of and property. Music and tried out for our very own WATERFRONT $390,000 Powell River Idol. Al- though she did well, Oceanfront 3.43 acres with 600 feet of frontage on the inlet. she did not place in Phone, electricity and gravel her first year, how- road access o Crowther Road. Hollywood bound: Fifteen year-old ever this year she Lindsey Drolet will represent Canada in entered again and Hollywood, California this July. placed second over all. This inspired LAKEFRONT $579,000 Lindsey to go even Living is easy on the shore of farther and try out for the Canadian team of Performing Arts. pristine Priest Lake, Texada Is- She blew them away and is now heading to HOLLYWOOD!! land. Custom three bedroom In order to get there the officials have certain requirements vertical log home. Property is that need to be met. Each student needs to have a portfolio. 9.7 acres with 800 feet of lake They need to have a photo shoot, singing lessons, and travel frontage. regularly to Vancouver prior to the competition. The cost to send WATERFRONT $695,000 Lindsey to Hollywood is around $8,000. So far she has started to Texada Island living at its best, raise this money on her own by doing car washes and hosting property faces due south, level local teen dances. She plans on spending many weekends at the 270 feet of beach, 1.82 acres, local Open Air Market singing and hopefully gaining donations one bedroom deluxe 546 sq ft through these performances. She would like to thank all the peo- cabin. ple that have already shown their support and any who would like to offer support to help Lindsey get closer to her dream. If TOWN HOMES $539,000 you would like to sponsor Lindsey please call 604 414-7005. If you would like to get a closer look at the event schedule you can Great location, prime residen- visit www.world-chamionships.tv. tial area, near most everything, six individual side by side two bedroom homes. Large paved 138’ x 150’ lot.

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Powell River Living : june 2008 21 Community Accord celebrates fifth anniversary Join the celebrations on June 14! By Isabelle Southcott

ne day in 2002, the late Norm Gallagher was driving along OMarine Avenue when he noticed Phase I of the Seawalk being built along a site that housed petroglyphs and middens and was a cultural heritage site. “It did not even occur to us that there would be any impact on Sliammon’s presence here,” Mayor Stewart Alsgard said. Gallagher called Alsgard and the two met along the Seawalk to discuss the project and Tla’Amin’s interest. That conversa- tion, which originated out of a dispute, led to further discus- sions with Chief Councillor Maynard Harry and Mayor Alsgard and their councils, resulting in meaningful conversation and consultation between the two governments which ultimately led to the Community Accord and Protocol Agreement. On Saturday, June 14 from 1-4 pm, a special celebration will be held of the signing of the Community Accord at the Sliam- mon Coast Salish Centre. The historical signing of the accord AT THE SIGNING: Powell River Mayor Stewart Alsgard and then on May 10, 2003 was significant in many ways but for Mayor Sliammon First Nation Chief Councillor Maynard Harry, sign the Alsgard most significant is that today the two communities now Community Accord in 2003. have a healthy respect for each other and work together. The Community Accord outlines mutual recognition, principles The District of Powell River and Sliammon won an award of ex- of cooperation, maintenance of relationships, inclusion and infor- cellence at the Union of BC Municipalities Convention in 2004 in mation of the community at large, dispute resolution and the fact the partnerships category for the Community Accord and Proto- that the accord is a “living document subject to change…to reflect col Agreement on Culture, Heritage and Economic Development. the relationship between the two parties.” Sliammon First Nation Chief Walter Paul says the Community The Community Accord and subsequent Protocol Agreement Accord and relationship that Sliammon now has with the city have received national attention from outside groups interested were positive for both. “Look at how the city and the regional in Powell River and Sliammon’s model. “After the signing we did district now recognize our names for our areas within our terri- a series of presentations,” said Alsgard. “The relationship estab- tories,” he said. “You don’t see that anywhere else. It has been a lished here has done much by way of example for First Nations good educational tool for both communities to understand what nationally. Powell River is referred to and held up as a model time each other is about and what makes each other tick.” and time again as an example of relationship building.” Key to the relationship is that Sliammon and the City have respect for each other. “It was all about one word and that word is respect. We live Beautiful cedar furniture at in, acknowledge and respect the traditional territory of Sliam- suprisingly affordable prices. mon First Nation,” said Alsgard. Paul says that respect is still being built on. “In the past trying Love seat ...... $300 to know each other was a real fear. For First Nations, there was Adirondack chair ...... $150 2 chairs and table ...... $350 the issue of bad history and that still needs to be recognized. Hanging swing ...... $250 The accord is about building new relationships with new people Call or stop by for more prices and options. and new governments.” Since the signing of the accord in 2003 all of the mayor’s open- Jackson Cedar Products ing remarks at events in Powell River begin with the recogni- 604-485-7051 tion, acknowledgement and respect of the Sliammon traditional Just south of town on Highway 101 • RR#1, C-62 Pebble Beach Road V8A 4Z2 territory. Alsgard, who grew up in Powell River, remembers only too well how First Nations people were excluded in the past. “They had to sit in the balcony of the Patricia Theatre and were the last to be let in and the last to leave. Elsie Paul (a Sliammon elder) tells me that she had to walk home to Sliammon when she was a young On Premises Wine Making 604.485.7775 girl because Indians weren’t allowed to ride on the bus.” He shakes his head. “We will continue to work forward to Featuring RJ Spagnals Award Winning Wines ensure that these attitudes are eradicated.” “Born at Squatter’s Creek Wines, The City and Sliammon will continue to work together in the Raised in Your Glass” future. “We are in transition, the City is in transition from the mill days,” said Paul. “We are trying to move up. If it benefits us Visit us at our convenient location in Crossroads Village it will benefit the community as a whole.”

22 Powell River Living : june 2008 Tomorrow’s leaders today By Isabelle Southcott

evin Sigouin and Aaron Pinch are two “Our pitch was ‘Come on out, give us to say.’ Here are the sources, here’s the in- Kyoung businessmen who care deeply half an hour and you will learn some- formation, draw your own conclusions,” about Powell River and the community’s thing,’” said Pinch. said Pinch. future. There are anywhere from 12 to 20 peo- Echo Lima is non political, however They felt there was a lack of information ple at a typical meeting. “We are inter- people of all political stripes attend. “Ex- about what was happening here, so just cellent discussion comes out of these over a year ago they met with the mayor’s meetings and everyone is respectful,” office to open up dialogue between youth, said Pinch. elected officials and community leaders. Adds Sigouin, “it has been an opportu- “The response has been positive,” says nity to attend a public forum where there Sigouin. “We formed a group in the spring is no yelling and screaming going on.” of 2007 called Echo Lima (or Emerging Echo Lima gives people the opportu- Leaders) for under 35 year olds.” nity to learn more about current topics. Since they first formed, they’ve met “We are speaking about the same issues monthly with speakers on a variety of that come up at town hall meetings but topics ranging from the workings of lo- no one is shouted down or heckled. All cal and provincial government to future viewpoints are discussed. speakers about food supply sustainability Sigouin and Pinch tried to identify all and energy uses. under 35 year olds involved in leadership They’ve had Mayor Stewart Alsgard, who might be interested in this group, businessman Dave Formosa, Sliammon however it is open so if you are interested First Nation Chief Councillor Walter Paul, Emerging Leaders: Aaron Pinch, left, please email kevins@westviewagencies. and MLA Nicholas Simons speak as well and Kevin Sigouin, founded a group called ca or [email protected]. as representatives from Plutonic Power Echo Lima, or Emerging Leaders, to get In the end, it is all about presenting cor- and West Pac about the controversial pro- good information for young leaders. rect, accurate information so people can posed LNG plant on Texada Island. make decisions based on the truth and Echo Lima doesn’t shy away from con- ested in the community. What people are not on gossip or unsubstantiated facts. troversial topics or speakers. “We want to talking about at coffee shops, in the let- “Don’t make a decision based on hear both sides. We are giving people the ters to the editors. You can pretty much go hearsay. Echo Lima is trying to engage opportunity to hear both sides and make anywhere and learn the warped version the community, to get information so their own decisions. We are all there to- of what is going on, so we thought, ‘Let’s we can make informed decisions,” said gether to learn,” said Sigouin. go to the source and see what they have Sigouin. 0OWELL2IVER(ARBOUR For all your design and printing needs, call '5%34(/53%(/34%, 4HE&RIENDLIESTPLACE FORTHERIGHTPRICEON THEWATERFRONTINDOWNTOWN0OWELL2IVER

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Powell River Living : june 2008 23 By Kim Miller

unny skies are finally here. Flowers are blooming and visitors You may have noticed all the construction down on the mid/ Sare arriving. north end of Marine Ave over the last few months. Shear Bliss I have been out and about visiting businesses over the last Salon has finally moved into their new location and have come month and most are prepared for the season and others are anx- up with a new name. Beyond Bliss Salon*Spa now located at 4555 iously awaiting summer shipments of retail merchandise. Marine Ave, right next to Westview Pizza restaurant. I can tell you Let’s hope for more tourists to visit this season, and more it is amazing. No reason to go away for your spa treatments. Drop folks making Powell River their home and getting good deals by and take a look at the transformations, new and improved. and service in local businesses. Lisa’s Bookkeeping has expanded. She has moved the opera- Two business openings to watch for: I have a good source tell- tion out of her house and into the Rodmay Hotel. Go in through ing me that Dairy Queen will be reopening for the summer sea- the main doors and the lobby to visit Lisa Beeching, and she will son. A new couple to Powell River are thinking they will bring it take care of all your bookkeeping and payroll needs. back to life again. We wish them much luck. And Tim Horton’s is still scouting out some locations in Powell River. From what Youth Ambassador Program Update I hear they would like to sign a lease by early Fall. Look in the Congratulations to the Youth Ambassador Pageant winners: Miss next issue of Powell River Living magazine for more. Friendship is Miss Insurance Brokers Kayla Koopman; Princess Manzanita Restaurant will host an upcoming Chamber of is Miss Shinglemill, Chelsea Jackson and Miss Powell River is Commerce luncheon in the Rodmay banquet room. We appre- Miss Professional Firefighters, Heather Gamborski. ciate their offer and will look at arranging this in the fall. Look Congratulations to all the contestants — they are all winners for advertisements, posters and emails about this by the end of for participating in the seven-month program. And thank you to summer. this great community for all your support are caring. Elaine Stieger of Mountain Ash Farms, just south of Powell Do you have any changes within your business you want River, is branching out these days. She is selling her jams, jellies Powell River to know about? New managers, new owners or and much more in two stores in Victoria, one in Nanaimo, Cour- are you moving locations? Call me at the Chamber office at 604 tenay, Cumberland, Comox, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Clo- 485-4051 and we will get your info in the next issue of Powell verdale, and the newest place is Edible BC at Granville Island River Living. Public Market. Every jar that is sold wholesale has a Made in Powell River label on it, so that is probably around 6,000 pieces of advertising for Powell River in a year! Edible BC has already had their second order! Elaine tries to grow most of the product she processes, and also buys as much fruit locally as she can. With the push for “buy local” this is a business that can only FROM INFORMATION TO INSTALLATION. EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO UPGRADE THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF YOUR HOME. grow. You can reach Elaine at [email protected] With a huge selection of products that will improve the energy efficiency of your home. Many of us are dealing with a lot in life. Whether it is stress TIM-BR MART will take you from information to installation—helping you live more comfortably, due to life’s challenges, illness, the loss of a loved one or de- save money every month and reduce your environmental impact. We’ll also help you navigate the process of applying for federal and provincial grants and incentives where applicable, and introduce pression, Natural Spiritual Healing & Progressive Counselling you to professional contractors who can install your project. help to restore balance within so we can find the way forward to a greater sense of happiness and fulfillment in life. Profession- 300'*/(
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Powell River Living : june 2008 25 Couple finds a little piece of Eden in Powell River By Isabelle Southcott

eedy Saturday and the Farmer’s Institute arrived. Jenna has found work substi- Sconvinced a young couple that Powell tute teaching with the school district and River was the place they wanted to live. Jonathan is launching his own business, Jonathan van Wiltenburg and his part- Eden, a horticultural maintenance, land- ner Jenna wanted to move to a small com- scaping and consulting business. munity with a lifestyle that could provide Both Jonathan and Jenna are rock easy access to the outdoors. climbers; in fact that is how they met. Jonathan had just finished a degree “This area has lots of climbing. It’s pretty in horticulture at the University of Guel- untouched,” he said. ph while Jenna had been working as a Jonathan worked at the Butchart Gar- teacher in Guelph. They were looking for dens in Victoria as a gardener since 2003. somewhere to put down roots. “I developed this great love for flowers “My mom and dad live in Victoria and and for growing.” we wanted to be close to them. We were Jonathan would like to get into the edu- thinking up island but everything is so ex- cational aspect of gardening. “I’d like to be pensive. We liked the isolation factor of able to link the table all the way back to Powell River,” said Jonathan. the garden so that people who are unsure The couple came to Powell River “on about growing their own food can learn.” a whim,” earlier this year. They ar- He is exploring offering a gardening ser- rived on Seedy Saturday, the annual vice that is food based, as he would like to seed exchange and garden fair, held on see more people growing their own food. March 8 at Community Living Place. Jonathan is growing vegetables and “We went and I just started talking to GARDEN GURU: From this garden on Wilde flowers. He has planted beans, peas, ar- people and everyone was so friendly. Rd, Jonathan van Wiltenberg says he and ugula, leeks and garlic in the garden at Julie (Bellian) invited us to come and his partner moved here because of the the Wilde Road farm. It has been a cold stay with her.” friendly people, agricultural opportunities, spring but they’re growing, albeit slowly. Jonathan takes a break from tilling and outdoor activities. Now comes the difficult part, waiting. But the earth and looks around the garden as we all know, nothing compares to fresh on Bellian’s farm on Wilde Road. You shadows beneath an old tree and twin vegetables straight from the garden. They can hear the chickens clucking happily lambs bleat for their mother. are well worth the wait. in the background as they scratch for Jonathan and Jenna have been staying To contact Jonathan call 604 483-6053 or bugs. A skittish orphan kid skirts the in a cabin on Bellian’s property since they [email protected].

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28 Powell River Living : june 2008 concerned itself with its own protection. The need for an arena to host events 2008: The north boat harbour requires at- In May of 1938, under the command of became paramount and with material tention. The wharf at Westview is requiring Chief Wilde, the Westview Volunteer Fire salvaged in 1952 from Jamison’s Shingle upgrades and an influx of federal monies. Department commenced serving the area Mill, Fred Anderson oversaw the building Run of the river power moves closer to the with a generous donation of hose from of Willingdon Arena. Three years later source and is no longer the responsibility of Westview Light, Power and Water Works. Mrs. R.J. Muir cut the ribbon on behalf of Westview Light, Power and Water Works. Residents of Harvie Avenue provided an additional 100 feet of hose to the new company. In 1940, World War II may have held the attention of the world at large, but in Powell River thought had turned to the busy wharf at the mill and how Historic Westview: The Westview wharf and harbour are as controversial today as when they were built. At right, the Union Steam Marine Avenue, looking north to the junction with Alberni Street. The buildings and businesses have changed, but it Ships were bring- remains a key part of Westview. ing more and more social, rather than commercial, traffic. A letter was sent to her late husband, who it is reported was Phone service is no longer being switched the federal government requesting up- such a driving force behind the project he manually by Northwest Telephone. Locally grades to the Westview Wharf so that became known as Mr. Arena. made chocolate candy is no longer available it might better handle the burgeoning Perhaps advancement of a tax base to at Charlie French’s Chocolate Shop, beside civilian trade and passenger service. keep the disparate communities surround- the Roxy Theatre. Calling Mr. Long at City The six years between that letter being ing Westview running with increased Transfer now entails area code plus the sent and the day the wharf opened for services gave reason to amalgamate and number rather than HU5-5190. Moreover, a business were fraught with delays and incorporate Powell River, Westview, Cran- new church being constructed does not rely shortages of materials; after all, there berry and Wildwood as the Powell River on salvaged materials from an abandoned was a war on. Undeterred by the machi- District Municipality doing business un- bunkhouse owned by Powell River Com- nations of the rest of humanity, West- der the name Corporate District of Powell pany, such as the Westview Baptist Church view became an official village with River. As such, in 1955 Westview gave up did in 1949. much celebration in 1942 and serving its singular existence. that incorporation were George Irvine, The new town had Ray Allen as first History of Westview facts gleaned from Powell T.H. Nuttall, Bob Lyon, J.A. Clapp and Reeve, then most recently, Past Chair of River’s First Fifty Years, published by Wind- flower Book & Stationary Ltd, Powell River, BC. J.P. Dallos. Construction of the South the Cranberry Rate Payers’ Association. Available locally at the museum and library. Harbour came to an end with its open- ing by the honourable James Sinclair MP on October 30, 1948. Harbour plans were soon back on the drawing board though, as it was found shortly after its DINNER opening that the South Harbour would Get be too small to serve both commercial Heidi to GoGo! and pleasure interests. The North Har- bour began to take shape in the next Hooked NO TIME TO COOK? decade and was being designed as suit- Call us by 2 PM able for pleasure craft only. on & we'll have your With the war over and life in Westview Saturday Nites (weather permitting) dinner ready for returning to normal, it was a wonderful Fishing Join us in the PICK-UP at 5 PM thing to see women returning to their more traditional roles—such as airplane courtyard for our Every night a pilot. Beverly and Elaine Brett held pilot’s All-U-Can-Eat different entrée licenses, along with Lynette Toll and Iva SEAFOOD priced UNDER $10 Sims; all were instrumental in bringing No experience necessary, everyone welcome to learn h an airport to Westview and in the sum- fishing techniques in Powell River waters. Your workshop BONANZA Sambuca Prawns l Stroganoff mer of 1952 the ribbon was cut. is personalized to fit your needs: gear, knot tying, baits and beginning Just two summers previous, Women e Lemon Chicken lures. Have fun and create special moments and memories! June 14th of the Moose held a convention in West- Call or email Heidi j Seafood au Gratin view, attended by Moose Lodge Women 604 414-8885 ] 604 487-4321 from all across the province. [email protected] 604 485-2252

Powell River Living : june 2008 29 Secrets of Chippewa Bay By Wayne J Lutz

rocky shelf that is normally sub- tor with a slowly rotating prop, so there’s this was an old logging camp. I inspect Amerged appears off the bow. My tin no damage. I punch the kill switch before the evidence left behind by those who boat is a sturdy craft for landing on a there are any further problems, and use once lived here, historic remnants that beach like this. I often visit this spot at an oar to paddle the rest of the way to have been out of the water only a few the head of Powell Lake’s Chippewa Bay shore. brief times in the past hundred years. when the water level is particularly low. I pull the tin boat up onto the gently I continue to explore, reluctant to This headland, which I call “the Point,” sloping delta, next to a thick layer of natu- leave the Point. Already I’ve found sev- is a mix of sand, small rocks, and huge ral mulch washed down by the creek, a eral pieces of broken pottery with oriental stumps looking like many-legged alien wide blanket of decayed leaves and tiny markings, metal wall hooks, a rusted-out creatures that have paused momentarily twigs. Then I hike along the wide beach, enamel plate, the top of a brown whis- on the beach. Bird houses are perched on and poke around the jagged rocks of the key jug with a round handle, and an un- the tallest snags, nailed here by loggers Point. damaged (and probably not so old) green who reached up from their crew boats Remnants of an old metal stove and bottle with Made in Canada engraved on during times when the water was much rusted chunks of saw blades are jammed the bottom. higher than it is now. into crevices between the rocks. They are I find a broad, low stump that makes a I bring the small outboard motor back only visible at low-water moments like comfortable seat for an amateur explorer. to idle as I approach the Point. Many of this. The head of Chippewa Bay was a I’ve brought along some cookies and a the old tree trunks are hidden below the busy logging area in earlier decades. But can of pop. The Point is a beautiful spot waterline, just deep enough to catch the the Point has been submerged almost for a snack, and a fine place to reflect on prop. I aim for the small sandy beach at continuously since the paper mill built the rich history of Powell Lake and life in the inlet of a creek, the safest place to pull the dam at the south end of the lake in a century gone by. out of the water. the early 1900s. Wayne J Lutz is the author of a series of books Bam! – the engine’s skeg hits a sub- There might have been a cabin on the entitled Coastal BC Stories. He can be contacted merged stump. But it’s a sturdy little mo- Point before it became flooded. Maybe at his web site: www.PowellRiverBooks.com

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30 Powell River Living : june 2008 By Emma Levez Larocque Freecycling: Turning trash into treasure

ave you ever looked at something you own and thought, I like about it is that it’s a great opportunity to meet people... H“This is still good, but I don’t need it anymore.” You’re you see where your stuff is going, and the people getting it are tired of storing it, don’t want to throw it out, don’t know anyone always so happy to have it.” you could give it to, and wonder what on earth you should do The Freecycle Network started in 2003 in Tucson, Arizona with it? Well, there is an option—freecycle! with a small non-profit organization called RISE that was trying We’ve all heard of recycling—and hopefully we all practice to find an easy way to recycle “stuff” that was no longer needed. it—but freecycling? It was a new word to me until a few weeks After a lot of running around, Freecycle Network founder, Deron ago. But it’s a concept to fall in love with! The Freecycle Net- Beal, decided to send out an email to a bunch of friends and work is an online service, a vehicle through which people can non-profit societies, and the concept of freecycling was born. pass on things they no longer need and acquire things they do. Freecycling is good for the environment, but that’s not the You sign up to be a part of the service local to you, and from only impetus behind it. The slogan behind the Freecycle Net- there you gain access to a list containing emails from people work is, “Changing the world one gift at a time.” According who have items to give away, as well as some from people look- to the website, www.freecycle.org, “By giving freely with no ing for specific items. strings attached, members of The Freecycle Network help instil Kevin Wilson has been freecycling in Powell River since the a sense of generosity of spirit as they strengthen local commu- local network started in 2004. “It’s great because you can get nity ties and promote environmental sustainability and reuse. rid of things that you couldn’t get rid of otherwise,” he says. “I People from all walks of life have joined together to turn trash don’t have a vehicle, so I can’t take furniture to the thrift store.” into treasure.” In freecycling the recipient is responsible for picking up the item So what kinds of things get freecycled? I was curious, so I in question. signed up to be a member of the local network to check it out. Deb Calderone also uses the local freecycling network. “What There were the expected items, like baby cribs and lawn mow- ers, but there were also some more unexpected items—like a large container of fabric softener and a hot tub. And on freecycle the usual is the unusual. People use it in creative ways, to pass on things that would otherwise end up in the landfill. Kevin, for example, recently obtained 800 square feet of used laminate flooring from someone who was renovating their house. He will use it to finish his basement. Stocks Provincial Bonds Last year Deb put out a request for rhubarb. “I said that if Mutual Funds GICs there were people out there who had rhubarb that they didn’t Corporate Bonds Money-market funds want, I would come and pick it. I got quite a few responses, and Government of RRSPs I also made some friends.” Canada Bonds Freecycling now exists in more than 75 countries around the …and much more! world. The Freecycle Network estimates that as a result of all this freecycling, we are currently keeping 300 tonnes of “stuff” And now out of landfills every day. serving co ee When Kevin joined the Powell River Freecycle Network in 2004 there were about 60 people involved. Today there are almost 500 in Powell River members, and activity on the site has never been greater. Join me for a monthly “It’s great to have more people involved,” Kevin says. “You need Roundtable discussion at my o ce. We’ll share ideas about current events, the a certain number of people to make it work well.” economy, investing and a few cups of coee.

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Powell River Living : june 2008 31 The Pearl June’s birthstone

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Powell River Living : june 2008 33 June 8 & 9: Heart & Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride. For more informa- tion, call Ron Armitage at 604 485-9493. June 8: Relay for Life Golf Tournament at Glen Rosa. Put a team to- gether as the Lund-in-airs try to win best ball and have a pile of fun in June 2008 this fundraiser against cancer! To enter a team, call Nadine Gagnon at 604 483-2097 or Carol Pence at 604 483-4304. June 9: Powell River Youth Soccer Association AGM at PRREDS office Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters: Interested in communication, and located at the rear of building at 7385 Duncan Street. public speaking? Call Jim at 604 485-4355 or Kevin 604 483-9052. June 11: Walking Fit at the Complex, Group 1, 10 – 11 am. Coffee social 2nd Tues: Living with Cancer Support Group, 1:30-3:30 pm at Break- time after the walk (bring change for coffee). Group 2, 12:15 – 12:45 pm water Books, Alberni St. All cancer patients, survivors and loved ones for a brisk walk before you go back to work (Bring a bag lunch). Call welcome. Info: 1-888-229-8288. the Complex at 604 485-2891 for more info. 3rd Tues: P.R. Garden Club meets, 7 pm at Community Living Place. June 12: Powell River Council for Art & Culture meets at 7:30 pm in the Poplar room at the Complex. June: Introductory Stained Glass, Intermediate Stained Glass, Mosaic Stepping Stone, Fusing Workshops and Fused Jewellery classes at Q June 13: St Andrew’s Ladies Summer Fling & Ceildh from 7 to 11 pm at Glassworks on Marine Ave. Call early to register, 604 485-7475. the Canadian Legion, Branch 164. This is a fundraiser for the Powell Riv- er Highland Dancer’s to go toward their trip to the Canadian Nationals. June 1: Powell River Community Band Concert, 2 pm at PR Academy of Music. Children admitted free. June 14: Fifth Anniversary Celebration of the Signing of the Community Accord 1 – 4 pm at the Sliammon Salish Center. Free bus provided, departing June 2: Malaspina Art Society meeting, 7 pm, Powell River campus of Town Centre Mall for Sliammon at 12:30 pm. Returns to the Mall at 4 pm. Vancouver Island University. June 14: Friends of the Library host a book sale at 10 am at the library. June 3: Brooks School music year-end Jazz and Chamber Choir concert at 7 pm at the Max Cameron Theatre. Tickets from Brooks school office. June 14: Parish of St David & St Paul Anglican Church present Jazz Vespers, a service of music and meditation at 4:30 pm at the church. June 4: PR Early Childhood Educators host annual Preschool Carnival 10 am – 12 noon at the Gordon Park Track. If it is raining, the event will June 14: Powell River Salmon Society AGM, 7pm in the Elm Room at be held at the complex. Call Roxanne at 604 414-9335. the Complex. June 4: Powell River Municipal Retirees Association summer meeting, June 19: Malaspina Naturalists Club are hosting an evening of archeol- 11 am in the Elm Room at the Complex. ogy with Dana Lepofsky, 7:30 pm at the United Church Trinity Hall, 6932 Crofton Street. Doors open at 7 pm. June 7: Powell River Italian Republic luncheon, noon at the Italian

Community Hall. June 16 – – 28: Symphony Academy Orchestra of the Pacific (SOAP) with concerts by students and faculty. Find out more, or get your tickets by June 7: Kelly Creek Community Church fundraising dessert potluck calling the Powell River Academy of Music, 604 485-9633. 6:30 pm at the church, 2380 Zilinsky Rd. Proceeds to Camp Imadene. Ev- eryone welcome. For more info call the church office at 604 487-1884. June 22: Genealogy workshop courses with family history consultant, Brenda L Smith, 9 am – 4:30 pm, Cranberry Senior Centre, 6792 Cran- June 7: BC Schizophrenia Society presents Stand up for Mental Health berry St. Limited seating. Contact Morya at [email protected], 604 Comedy Troupe, 7 pm at the Max Cameron Theatre. Tickets: Breakwa- 485-9549 or 604 485-2398 for information or to register. Sponsored by ter Books or at the door. Enter the “Funniest Joke in Powell River” con- P.R. Genealogy Group. test to win tickets to the show and other prizes. Submit to ljohnson@ prcn.org by June 4. June 22: Final Dirty Dozen Motorcycle poker run. Registration 10:30 – 11 am at the corner of Twin Eagles Road and Highway 101 — $5 per person plus a donation to Pass the Hat for the CAT. For info call 604 487-0606 or 604 485-9430. Call Robin June 26 – Sept 1: P.R. Forestry Museum & Gift Shop open 12:30 – 4:30 604 487-4482 pm. See displays along Willingdon Beach Trail. Accessible, 1.2 km. www.niac.ca July 1 – 5: Kathaumixw presents 18 spectacular concerts, 6 choral com- petitions and 3 vocal solo competitions. See the complete list of choirs and artists online at www.kathaumixw.org.

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34 Powell River Living : june 2008 A passion for theatre

hen something is meant to be, the uni- The royal family ran the International Bac- Wverse works in mysterious ways. calaureate School where Brenda worked in Still riding high on the recent success of Jordan. “The Crown Prince’s wife, the Princess Brooks Secondary School’s production of Sarvath, ran the school, and they had a his- FAME, Brenda Laycock, the school’s drama tory of putting on wonderful productions. I was teacher, is already working on casting the next hired to continue this and teach theatre. My production for November 2008. At this point first year, we did West Side Story, and it was a it is a toss up between Fiddler on the Roof great success. Everything has its season. I was and Annie. then called home to be with my family. ” “If I find my Daddy Warbucks or Tevye, my When the war broke out in Iraq, staff was show is picked!” given the option of staying or leaving. “Our Brenda has been teaching for 29 years. Five production of Macbeth opened one day, and years of that time was spent in Alberta, 16 the next day we had to stop production out of years in Surrey, 2 years in Kuwait and 2 years respect for the dying in a neighbouring country. in Jordan. I was prepared to stay, but my sister phoned Brenda has a teaching degree with a ma- and said that our mom was needing help and I jor in drama and a degree in sociology. She needed to come home.” Brenda packed up and was a devoted worker for many years, and it went home to Lethbridge, Alberta where a new was this that led her indirectly from BC to Jor- life presented itself for a few years. dan. “I’d just put in for a leave of absence. Brenda didn’t consciously seek out Powell The opportunity to teach internationally came River, in fact it seems as though Powell River Fame: Drama teacher Brenda Laycock is proud up and it brought me a chance to expand my sought her. Brenda married another teacher, of her students' work in their production of Fame. horizons.” Gary, when she returned to Lethbridge to care A friend of Brenda’s saw an ad in the Van- for her elderly mother. While there, Powell roles and sometimes we do not even know couver Sun looking for a teacher to head up River came onto the radar. who we are. I believe so strongly that drama the performing arts department at an Interna- “I was phoned about this job out of the is therapy.” tional Baccalaureate School in Jordan. Brenda blue,” says Brenda. She had applied for a One of the things Brenda loves about dra- applied and it changed her life. job with another school district in BC but it ma is that you don’t just teach the facts. With “I visited the largest refugee camp in the turned out to be part-time job and she wanted socio dramas, people can explore their own world. There are 300,000 people living just full-time. When that school district heard that issues and stories. “Sometimes we get stuck outside of Amman with no running water or Powell River was looking for someone they in our stories but we can stop the story right sewage in a place called Baka Camp. I learned passed on Brenda’s resume. “Gary and I flew now,” she points out. a lot; it really opened my eyes. The people out and were impressed by all we saw. The School is a safe place to explore and to get were so kind. The poorest people will give amazing facility and support staff at Brooks in touch with feelings. “I think that what we you the most in the world.” Secondary helped me make my decision.” feel are the things that we remember. If you She paused and slowly said one word. Powell River came highly recommended. want to get into it, you have to feel it and then “Ahelain.” (spelled phonetically) “This means “Our son knew about Powell River,” Brenda you will remember it.” welcome. Ahelain translates to ‘you may walk laughs. “He had played hockey for the Vic- Brooks recent production of Fame was well on my road,’ and this is how they are.” toria Salsa and had been to Powell River on received by the community. “It was so much One of the lessons that Brenda learned in many trips. He really liked the looks of the city fun to watch kids who did not carry them- Jordan was how to slow down. “We are so and he found the people to be very friendly.” selves as well before, suddenly standing tall.” instant in the west. I had to learn to relax, to Brenda’s passion about the arts is contagious. But shows like Fame are about more than be more patient.” “I think the arts are the heart of the school. I think the end result. “It’s not about the product; it’s Small formalities such as drinking tea for 10 our experience, as human beings are not what we about the process,” says Brenda. “The process minutes and chatting about family members think about being here but what we feel. Kids learn is where we go into new territory. are the norm before getting down to business. about themselves through acting, music, drawing, The kids questioned so many things in the “I learned to appreciate families so much writing and poetry. It’s good for their self esteem.” process from actions to costumes. It some- more. Living half way across the glove makes She has seen how sometimes the quietest, times takes them a while to get the courage you realize the importance of family. I also most introspective child will grow the fastest to go there.” started looking into my own origin and the as an actor. “It’s like the sleeping elephant, As Shakespeare said, “all the world’s a origin of Islam and Judeo-Christian beliefs. I they come alive.” stage” but we need people like Brenda to began to understand through digging into one Acting lets people develop their inner self. help today’s youth become the best pos- of the oldest parts of the planet.” “We hide behind masks. 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