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The weather was great for our 4th Annual Carnival for Kids Road Safety The Kiwanis Club of Powell River would like to thank enjoy the Working forest our co-sponsors Quality Foods (Guy Sigouin & Marshall Hrynyk) Soap Box Derby crew of Andy McLeod & Kim Martin, Joe Huetzelmann, and The City Western Forest Products builds and maintains an extensive network of of Powell River. Huge thanks also go to our crew, volunteers and our unsung heroes. industrial roads that provide access to our many recreational opportuni- Without you we couldn’t have done it. ties. WFP wants you to enjoy your travels within our active working forest We would also like to Thank: this summer and there are a few key points to remember for a safe trip. Alterra Power Corp, Arts Council, Augusta, Grocery & Gas Bar, Underwriters Insurance, ATV Club (Read English, Mario Gusola & Gord Valley Building Supplies (Vic Spreeuw), • Industrial equipment can be expected 24 hours a day and 7 days a Keddy), BA Blacktop, BMO, Canadian Tire, Volunteer Powell River, Westview Agencies, week – Always drive as if there is a loaded logging truck CIBC, Clean By Ken (Ken Williamson), Coast Westview Pharmacy, Yellow Ridge Construc- Realty Group (Dawn Adaszynski), Crystal Clear tion Ltd., Your Dollar Store with More, Mayor around the next corner. Engraving, Dave’s Glass, Eagle Radio 97.3, Formosa, Lorraine & Sid Allman Jr., Lynda • Call the 24 hour Road Hotline before you travel: (604) 485-3132. Economy Rentals (John Turner), Emery & Raw Albury, Christine Bakker, Const. Chris Bakker, Land Surveyors, First Credit Union, First Aid, Bev Bligh, Lee Boese, Anne Gauthier, Brooks This road hotline is kept up to date with all current closures and safety Hospital Economy Shop, Kelly Creek Commu- Students (Justin Couts, Carter DeGraag, Kelsey notices. nity School Association (Laurie Lee & Kevin Lloyd, Alysha Mayenburg & Josh Stromson), • If you have questions, please feel welcome to stop by our Austin), Lions Club of Powell River (Marilyn Girl Guide Leaders (Bonnie Kent & Mayra Brooks, Cliff & Leena Gerhart), Lois Lumber, Funes), Girl Guides (Santana Funes, Grace Hill, Duncan Street office for assistance. Lordco, Mar-Dee Oakworks (Marvin Pirart), Christine Chinn, Arianna Shannon-Oliver), • Drive with your headlights on at all times. Mark’s Work Warehouse, Mitchell Brothers, Ken Holley, Bill Hopkins, Kim Hrynyk, Holly Nancy’s Bakery, Nicole’s Embroidery & Design, Kliauga, Mike Lang, Ted Lloyd, Gary Lambeth, • Drive to road conditions – maximum 50 km/hr. Otago Rugby Club (Chris Bakker, Jonathan Janice Johnson, Lang Bay Hall Members (Bev • Give logging traffic the right-of-way and do not park on the outside Bakker, Keaton George), The Peak, Powell River Bligh, Cathy & Ed Giguere, Rhea Woodley, Recreation Complex (Patti Coburn), Powell Diane & Paul Wolyneic), MacNeill Family (Alex, curve of any logging road. River Fire Department, Powell River Living, Andrew, Dyan, Lisa & Ward), Melvin Mitchell, • Follow all safety signage. Rangers Search & Rescue (Barry Stroud), Qual- Lois Millar, Laura Moffat, Paul Nassichuk, ity Foods staff, Re/Max (Ron Ostensen), RONA, Lloyd Otiquam, Ray Peters, Larry Price, Bruce Our working forest is critical to our local economy and our livelihoods Shaw Cable, Shell, ScotiaBank, Shinglemill Robertson, Kristina Robinson, Nyla Ross, depend upon it. Campfires are only permitted in designated areas and Pub & Bistro, Sky Dragon Restaurant, Suncoast Debbi Salmond, Andrew Shaw, Angie Smith, Cycles, SUN FM, Sunshine Disposal (Marie & Barry Stroud, Nellie Valentine, John Uren and please ensure they are out before you leave. Should the forests become Darryl McCormack), TMS Moving & Storage the Lois Street residents! sufficiently dry this summer, fire bans may be implemented and please (Denise & Rob Tremblay), Top of the Hill We apologize if we have missed anyone. respect all current fire bans and notices. Proceeds go to Kiwanis Club of Powell River. Watch for next year’s Carnival and Race posters.

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Contents • july 5 In this issue Love summer living in Powell River Angela De Vita is 19 years old and was born and raised in 6 What’s Up Powell River? Powell River. She is a third year elementary education stu- Kings & NHL, dancing for prostate dent at the University of Victoria and spends her summers cancer working as a Visitor Information Counsellor at Tourism 7 Roller derby Powell River. Angela wrote Treasures of Texada while her It’s a real sport sister Maria took the photos. 10 Making guitars Craftsman picks up skills in Portugal Blonde Slambition (CaroleAnn Leishman) is a co- 12 50 years of Kiwanis founder, board member and part of the coaching team of Club serves the community POW!TOWN Roller Derby. She is also the President of the 13 Finding the right fit “Salish Sea Rollers League” for Vancouver Island and Pow- Boot camp starts early ell River roller derby teams. She is getting pumped to play 14 Literacy means more with her teammates in their first bout, RIVER TOWN RIOT! Families are where learning starts on July 14 against the Brick House Betties. 16 Windsurf without getting wet Local invention simulates real thing 18 Explore Powell River Prawn Festival photo contest Emm a Levez Larocque is a local author and the Literacy 19 Cash mobs Helping local small businesses Outreach Coordinator for Powell River. Her job is to raise awareness about literacy in the community. 21 Treasures of Texada Why you should visit the island 24 Geocaching Fun with GPS 25 Business Connections What’s new in business It’s a smile, it’s a kiss, it' s a sip of wine... 26 Pardon My Pen At 83, there are things George misses it’s summertime! 27 Sandcastle Weekend Kenny Chesney (1968 –) • American country music singer Fun in the Texada sun 28 A Growing Concern How a little cloche can help 0DJD]L W\ QH QL 1 X H W P Z

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30 Faces of Education Z Z P Z R F P W Volume 7, Number 6 ISSN 1718-8601 F DJ H Meet maintenance man Ken Philip D]LQHFRQQ We welcome feedback from our readers. Email your Publisher & Managing Editor Isabelle Southcott our choice of paper • This magazine is printed comments to [email protected], or mail to Powell River entirely on paper made by Catalyst Paper. The cover and Living, 7053E Glacier Street, Powell River, BC V8A 5J7 Associate Publisher & Sales Manager centre stock are PacificCote, made at Port Alberni. Most Tel 604.485.0003 Sean Percy of the pages are Electrabrite, made at the Powell River mill. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent Graphic Design & Production of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the Robert Dufour, Works Consulting publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may On the cover occur. © 2012 Southcott Communications. We reserve the right to refuse Sales & Marketing any submission or advertisement. Mia Tushslappa jamming through a hit by Blonde Slambition Suzi Wiebe as Rhinoceref makes the call. Photo by Jennifer Dodd Complete issues are available online at: Office Manager www.jenniferdoddphotography.com www.prliving.ca Bonnie Krakalovich

4 • www.PRLiving.ca Summer Living chool’s out and summer is officially under way! Vecsey, Romeo Styles, Tristan Bellmane, Lisa Labree, Sandra S I don’t know about you but I’m ready for a vacation. McRobbie, Belinda Fogarty and our own Sean Percy if we could After reading Angela DeVita’s great story Treasures of Texada use their photos on our Explore Powell River page (18) and (on page 21) and oohing and aahing over her sister Maria’s they said yes! photos, I pencilled in a weekend camping trip at Shelter Point The Powell River Cash Mob is a new phenomenon that was Park in July. introduced by members of the Christian Business Association to Because Powell River has so many beautiful beaches we don’t support small businesses and encourage people to shop locally. have to travel far to enjoy sand and sunshine. For those of you I attended my first cash mob and wrote a story about it which who are visiting our community may I suggest Donkersley, Palm, you’ll find on page 19. Mahoods and of course Willingdon Beach. Then there’s Mowat We kicked off summer with Summer Living on page 21. This Bay on Powell Lake with its stunning views and fresh water. month we focused on Texada stories along with a story about I enjoyed CaroleAnn Leishman’s Page 7 story on the truth geocaching, and other summer activities. about Roller Derby accompanied by some great shots by profes- Our oldest columnist celebrates a birthday this month. George sional photographer Jennifer Dodd. Yes, it is a sport for girls and Campbell has spent time reminiscing about how life has changed women and you do get to play with your alter ego, but roller over the years and some of the things he misses! Read his col- derby is about more than tattoos and fishnet stockings. umn on pages 26 and 27. If you haven’t spent much time in your garden this year, take If you’re taking holidays this month, enjoy! If you’re taking heart, there’s still time! Powell River Living’s horticulture expert your vacation in August instead, hang in there. Maybe you can Jonathan van Wiltenburg says now is the time to get your winter take a mini holiday and go camping for a weekend or take the garden in, so be sure to plant broccoli and brussel sprouts now. kids fishing or cycling. Whatever you do, enjoy Summer Living As always, Jonathan’s column is filled with sage advice and in Powell River. contains lots of great gardening information. We were so impressed with the photos entered in this year’s Spot Prawn Festival that we asked photographers Regina I sabelle Southcott, Publisher • [email protected] This summer BEAT ® THE with a Mirage HEAT Roll Screen! On sale now at Valley! $299+tax *installed, standard sizes and colours only Let the breeze in and keep the bugs out!

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 5 Happy 95th birthday! Friends and well-wishers helped Martin Rossander celebrate his 95th birthday at an open house held June 23. Martin moved to Powell River in 1948. He is well-known for his work as an environmentalist in this community. As a champion of sustainability, Martin couldn’t bear seeing things wasted. Not only did he talk the talk, Martin walked the walk and used salvaged materials when it came time to build. 1000 & counting Congrats Kings goalies! Good luck at BC Games Powell River’s ORCA (On Both goalies who started the 2011-12 season with the Powell River Kings have been drafted to the National Hock- Two track stars will represent Powell River at the BC the Road with Children’s Activities) Bus Project just ey League. Summer Games in Surrey July 19-22. Calli-Ann Ab- celebrated its 1000th child bott, 14, will compete in 80m hurdles, 200m sprint, Powell River’s Sean Maguire was picked up by the Pitts- for 2012. In the last year, triple-jump and team relay. Zane Hernandez, 15, burgh Penguins. Sean played hockey with Powell River Mi- the bus made over 162 nor Hockey before joining the Kings. Now 19, Sean just qualified for pentathlon and triple-jump, but, as a pen- stops and has been to many finished his second season playing for the Kings in the BC tathlete, he cannot compete in any other events at the places... from Saltery Bay to Junior Hockey League. He was the Penguins second choice Games. The pentathlon include 100m hurdles, shot Lund and Texada Island. The in round four of the draft. “We are very proud of Sean,” says put, high jump, long jump and 1000m run. ORCA Bus really is a community outreach project. head coach and general manager Kent Lewis. “He is going to work hard to get into that line-up.” Churches step in after fire Powell River Living caught up with Sean hours after the an- Several Powell River churches are helping “Ninety percent of the building’s residents nouncement was made at his cousin's graduation ceremony. residents of the Villa Anna apartment build- are seniors,” said Captain Rick Robins of the “I’m pretty excited,” he said. Equally excited is his family and ing by collecting financial donations for them. Salvation Army. They are having a difficult uncle Brendan Maguire, above, who couldn’t stop smiling. A fire at the apartment building on June 19 time being displaced. Sean heads off to Boston University with a full athletic forced its 45 residents to leave their apart- In the meantime, individuals and churches scholarship to begin his degree in education. There he will ments immediately with only the clothes on have been doing what they can to help out. play NCAA hockey with the Boston University Terriers. their backs. Since then they have been able “It’s a big team effort. We are all working Sean was in Powell River watching the draft on TV with his to retrieve necessary items only. together on this,” says Robins. mom. But Kings assistant coach Geoff Grimwood was at the These residents will not be able to return to If you are able to make a financial donation draft, and personally delivered the Penguins jersey to Sean. their apartments for at least three months. please contact Captains Rick or Jennifer Former King Jamie Phillips was also drafted. He went 190th Fortunately, Emergency Services has found Robins at the Salvation Army. Please specify overall to the Winnipeg Jets. These two draft picks speak to temporary accommodations. the Villa Anna Fire fund. the caliber of the Kings hockey organization.

Last month’s answers: • Shape up or ship out Scan this • Over-the-counter medicine with your • Double or nothing iPhone_ Dance for prostate Safeway managers Dave Tessman, Kelly Wilson and Matt Hexter danced to raise money for prostate cancer last month after challenging clerk Melody Long to raise $200 by the end of her shift. If she did, they promised, all three Safeway managers would join her in a Zumba fitness class at the Complex. Melody raised $315. The managers kept their word and a few days later Melody and the managers danced like no one was watching in a Zumba class! As of June 26, Powell River Safeway had raised $6,000. “We have surpassed the goal originally set for the store,” said Matt, “and we are still going strong.” The campaign has been extended until July 8.

6 • www.PRLiving.ca R oller Derby More than tattoos, fishnets and big hits

By CaroleAnn Leishman, aka "Blonde Slambition" weet! The whistle blasts once and eight blockers start rolling Tforward in heightened anticipation as two players wearing stars on their helmets balance with muscles tense awaiting the dual whistle blast that will release them from their boundary. Tweet Tweet! And the race begins! This is roller derby, and it has come to Powell River. I am Blonde Slambition, number #343. At least that’s my roller derby name. I’m one of the organizers of POW! TOWN Roller Derby and I’m here to give you the goods on the sport I love. On July 14, the arena at the Recreation Complex will be trans- formed into a roller derby venue complete with a flat track, food vendors, entertainment and merchandise tables ready to host players from Vancouver Island in POW!TOWN Roller Derby’s first ever bout “River Town Riot!” But is it still all fishnets, tattoos and throwing the big hits you ask? For some it is. But the culture of roller derby is changing and evolving as quickly as it is growing. What started out as more of a tough girl culture, a place where the more tattoos you had the better, it is now shifting into more of an athletic, strategic and skills-oriented sport. In the one short year since POW! TOWN Roller Derby formed, the sport has grown exponentially. This time last year there were 700 leagues in the world. Now, according to Roller Derby Worldwide, there In the blocks: Rhinoceref (Matt Lister) of Coastal Call Monitors are currently 1,244 leagues in 37 countries from Buenos Aires officiates asMia Tushslappa (Melissa Call) and Blonde Slambition Roller Derby in Argentina to Jyväskylä Roller Derby in Finland (CaroleAnn Leishman) prepare for POW! TOWN's first bout against and Chilli Padi Derby Grrrls in Singapore to Mother City Mayhem the Brick House Betties in "RIVER TOWN RIOT!" in Cape Town South Africa. If you want to watch or play roller [Inset: Blonde Slambition in fine form.] derby, chances are there is roller derby near you. Photo by Jennifer Dodd aka "Coach Rocky"

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 7 This leads me to talk about the inclu- sivity of roller derby. There is really only one hard and fast rule in derby. Don’t be a jerk! (Only we use a much more colour- ful phrase.) Roller derby attracts and ac- cepts all kinds into its bosom with open

Know your Roller Derby (T rue or False?)

1 Four blockers from each team start on the track during a typical jam. 2 Jammers are the only players who score points. 3 A “jam” always lasts two minutes. 4 The head referee can expel a player from the game for getting too many major penalties. 5 The following items of equipment are necessary for playing roller derby: a mouth guard, a helmet, quad skates, elbow & knee pads, wrist guards, fishnets, booty shorts. 6 Roller derby is only played by women. 7 If you hit a skater out of bounds with your hip or shoulder and she falls down you will Team photo: Your 2012 Pow!Town Roller girls, destined to become a powerhouse on the receive a penalty. roller derby circuit. Cheer them on at the Complex on July 14th. 8 Yelling is not allowed on the track while playing in a “jam.” 9 The jammer and pivot blocker wear covers arms. I am constantly amazed by the di- as a team that fitness, endurance, agility on their helmets called “panties.” versity of skaters, coaches and officials and commitment are all important re- 10 Arguing with the referees is common and in roller derby. It attracts doctors, nurses, quirements for playing the game. Without accepted. marine biologists, carpenters, baristas, these things injury is likely to happen. In stay-at-home-moms, graphic artists, de- May, POW! TOWN hosted two of Team Answers signers, photographers, home support Canada’s top players 8-Mean Wheeler and

False (9) True (10) False. (10) True (9) False workers, business people, you name it. Luludemon at our own personal training der” and there are co-ed leagues (7) False (8) (8) False (7) leagues co-ed are there and der”

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are purely optional (6) False (6) optional purely are here is a men’s men’s a is here T –

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(1) True (2) True (3) False (3) True (2) True (1) niche in derby. skills; basic strategies; and key points to We have found in our short existence be more successful in the game. We fig-

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8 • www.PRLiving.ca quivering edge of our very first roller derby bout against one of our sister teams from the Salish Sea Rollers League; The Brick House Betties, who are based in Cumberland. Our bout on Sat- urday July 14 will be a Salish Sea Rollers official Intra-league bout and will be the first women’s flat track roller derby bout ever to hit the concrete at the Recreation Complex Arena. The doors will open at 4:30 pm for spectators to come on down and grab dinner from the Dominion Lending Community Event Trailer and enjoy some of Powell River’s own Townsite brews in the beer garden. It will be enjoyable for the whole family, even if you don’t yet know the point of the game or the rules, and the kids will enjoy seeing the junior derby scrimmage from 5 – 5:30 pm with kids ages five and up playing with players from up and down Vancouver Island. The main event starts at 6 pm and will end after two 30-minute periods with one half-time intermission In training: Blonde Slambition (CarolAnn Leishman) and Selena jam-packed with entertainment. Gomad (Emily Lister)block Blonde Tornado (Esmé Long). The best thing about roller derby is anyone can get involved ured if you need to learn about your sport, you might as well regardless of whether you can skate or not. There’s a place for learn from the best. Both these players live in the Lower Main- kids and teens in junior derby, for adults who love to skate, for land and play for the Terminal City All Stars, the only WFTDA adults who love to referee and call penalties while blowing a ranked team (Women’s Flat Track Derby Association) in West- really annoying whistle, as well as all kinds of other officiat- ern Canada who just won the title of the “Best in the West” at ing positions like scorekeeper, penalty box timer and the an- the Western Canadian Championships 2012. nouncers who keep everyone entertained and informed. A lot So where does POW! TOWN fit into the wide world of roller of these derby peeps never have to put on skates if they don’t derby? After 12 months spent forming a league from scratch, want to. Whoever said you were too old, too big, too small or learning a new sport that most had only heard rumours about, too anything hadn’t thought of roller derby because you can developing league policies and procedures and finding our own be whoever you want to be in this sport and you get to have a way, we have formed a really closely knit team, developed some cool alter-ego along with it. For more information on the team, common goals, played in several scrimmages and attended a how to get involved or to check on the latest events go to www. few training camps to come full circle and land right on the powtownderby.com See you on the flat track!

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 9 A fascinating hobby Retired teacher makes guitars

By Isabelle Southcott • [email protected] hen Robert Vilane visited his grand- and coffins. After hours they built musi- Wparents’ village in Portugal more cal instruments. than 30 years ago he was lucky enough to “This was something that I always work with some talented and knowledge- wanted to learn to do and here I had a able craftsmen in a carpentry shop. They chance to learn it,” said Robert. built household items like chairs, tables Although Robert worked as a woodshop

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10 • www.PRLiving.ca all in the details: Careful, detailed work is a measure of the effort and quality that Robert puts into his guitards.

Although Robert enjoys music, he is not a musician. He enjoys making guitars for friends. Last year, they represented the Vancouver Island Luthiers Guild and visited Cuba. “We took some spruce and cedar and a router and sanders and held a workshop with guitar builders in Cuba,” said Robert. As a thank Formg in the body: Using a heated element simplifies the work or you, he built a guitar for their host. curving the wrap for a guitar body. Robert recently built a classical guitar for man in Maui and an acoustic guitar for a man in Edmonton. “The back and sides teacher back home in the United States, working with wood in of the acoustic guitar are made out of OSB,” he said. The top is a village where everything was done by hand without electricity local spruce, the neck is local fir from Theden Forest Products, was a huge departure from what he was used to. the inlays are gold mother of pearl leaves and the fret board is In the village of Ribierinha Pico Azores, Robert Vilane’s one- gumwood salvaged from the ferry dock repair,” said Robert. month holiday stretched out to a yearlong stay. Robert, Rita Although this guitar was experimental, it ended up sounding and their children learned about their roots and the culture of pretty good. “And he offered me a price I couldn’t refuse!” the Portuguese people. His guitar-making hobby has opened doors for him and be- The Vilanes immigrated to Canada from the United States in cause of it, he’s met many people. “We wouldn’t have gone to 1973. Robert worked with the hearing impaired and settled in Cuba or Hawaii if it wasn’t for guitar making,” he said. Prince George where he taught school for 15 years before retir- ing. It was there that he built a 35-foot sailboat, a gaff cutter rig that now lives at the new Westview Marina. “We lived on our boat for 18 years before moving to Powell River,” he said. Six years ago the Vilanes visited friends in Powell River. “They said come and have a look and we really liked it,” says Rita. They were attracted by the art and music. “We thought it would be a good place to spend our twilight years,” she added. The Friendly Movers Foot trouble? • Moving • Professional Piano Moving • Storage • Furniture Restoration • Diabetes • Box Sales • Sharpening • Arthritis • Athletic injury • Over-use Call us for expert solutions for foot and leg problems • A trusted name in footcare for three generations •Regular service to Powell River Tailoring Paris Pedorthics & Bracing Alterations Martha Paris BPE, C PED (C) Repairs Moving, Storage & Restorations Canadian Certified Pedorthist Marine [email protected] 7339 Duncan St 604 485-4660 7373 Duncan Street www.tmsmoving.ca at On Track Physiotherapy 604-414-0441 orthotics shoes bracing 604 485-3913 6818 Alberni St

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12 • www.PRLiving.ca I o can d that. I join a couple dozen others (all women) to get 11 MONTHS FINDING THE RIGHT FIT warmed up. By the time I get back I’m huffing and puffing. We begin our exercises. They’re never the same but Terri likes to start and end with stretches and stresses the importance of Summer Boot Camp stretching as part of the routine. We do lunges, use weights, and do sets of exercises to get By Isabelle Southcott • [email protected] our heart rates up. Ab work isn’t optional so you don’t want to forget your mat. Ab work is always on the morning menu. Right They say that waking up is hard to do and now I after coffee. know, I know that it’s true. Terri does have a few favourite exercises. One is called speed skater, which is exactly as it sounds but because I was doing it and y spoof on the old “Breaking up is hard to do” may be a not Olympic medalist Clara Hughes, it is actually much harder. Mlittle corny, but waking up is hard to do! I enjoy the variety, but boot camp is not for the faint of Especially at 5:30 when you’re getting up to go to boot camp. heart. It is not easy. At least not for me. Women of various Okay, it’s not as bad as it sounds. The boot camp bit I ages attend but there’s one young lady who reminds me of mean. It’s not like I joined the army last month just so I could the energizer bunny. She’s slim, lithe and energetic. She likes write a good story. But I did sign up for Terri Cramb’s T-Fit doing marathons. She’s always in front on our runs and I’ve boot camp. seen her go for a run once she’s finished boot camp. Oh to be Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, Terri and her twenty-something again! exercise faithful, plus the odd drop-in and drop-out not-so-faith- But I am not and I work at my own pace. I have come to ac- ful, meet at Willingdon Beach just before 6. AM, that is. cept that we are all different and my best could well be your Terri keeps telling me that waking up and getting out of bed worst but does it matter? As long as you get out and exercise. is the hardest part of boot camp because once you’re moving What’s really great about exercising first thing in the morning you’re committed. is that you can go home, have a shower and have your exercise Once I actually make it to Willingdon Beach, it does get easier. over and done with by 7:30. The view is spectacular! Imagine standing on the grass at Will- Around here, the outdoor boot camp season is short. It kicks ingdon on a warm June morning. Birds are twittering, the ocean off in May and runs till the end of August. But don’t worry, Terri view inviting, the mountains breathtaking. Heaven. holds a variety of classes at her T-Fit Yoga and Fitness Studio in Terri welcomes us with an early morning jog. Fair enough. Crossroads Village so you can stay fit all year long! Savary Island Real Estate “Sea View Cottage & Guest Cottage” Block to Beach Path • ALL for $260,000 www.savary.ca “Anything You Need To Know About Savary Island” Rick Thaddeus • 604 483-3218 • [email protected]

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 13 L iteracy: It means more than you think Families make learning fun By Emma Levez Larocque hat does “literacy” mean to you? For many it evokes im- Wages of reading, writing, and maybe math. The word is often associated with children, and formal learning. But literacy is about more than that. It touches everything we do and experience, no matter our age or station in life. The Powell River Literacy Council is launching a new campaign called Literacy: It Means More Than You Think. For four months we will be talking about how literacy impacts family, economy, health and community. Along with our partner, First Credit Union, we’re starting this month with a focus on family. Where learning starts Early learning is important; from the moment babies are born they are soaking up information. Mary James is a School Board Trustee SUMMER READING: Jordan and Anna Bennett take advantage of and retired educator who volunteers her time to her passion, early warmer weather to spend quality time reading with their sons, Fifer learning. “Early childhood is the most important time in a person’s (6) and Finnan (2). life in setting the foundation for lifelong learning,” James says. ing learners. They may have fallen through the cracks in the “During the years zero to five, 90 percent of the brain is sculpted.” past, but they are determined to better themselves for the sake From day one, parents become teachers — their child’s first and of their kids, and it’s heartwarming to see the progress and the most important teachers. Even after a child starts going to school, difference it makes in all of their lives. ” a parent’s role in their learning is crucial. But what if parents lack Better literacy often leads to a trickle-down effect in people’s literacy skills themselves? lives. Stronger literacy skills are directly related to improved It’s not just about kids health, a more secure financial situation, and a stronger sense People sometimes think family literacy is all about children, but of community connection. learning is equally important for parents. In fact, the concept It takes a community of family literacy is to acknowledge that parents’ literacy skills Although family literacy starts at home, there are many ways have a strong influence on children. When parents are good role the community can help. One important connection is how models and help to foster a love of learning, children benefit. businesses can support family literacy. Parents who want to help their children develop as they get “Businesses have a responsibility to the communities they operate older often feel motivated to improve their own skills, and can in,” says Sandra McDowell, Chief Marketing Officer at First Credit turn to local programs. CALL (Community Adult Literacy & Union (FCU). “It’s important to give back to the communities that Learning) is a free and confidential one-on-one tutoring pro- support us, and to help keep them healthy, vibrant and strong.” FCU gram for adults. Coordinator Deb Calderon says sometimes chil- has been setting a good example by supporting programs like Suc- dren are the best inspiration for parents. cess by 6, the ORCA Bus, Heroes Read and Family Literacy Day. “We have had parents come in because they are worried “First Credit Union is proud to support these programs,” Mc- about the day they won’t be able to help their child with their Dowell continues. “Literacy is the foundation of strong commu- homework,” Calderon says. “These are often our most inspir- nities so it makes sense that we would support such an important initiative.” Summer Literacy Events Businesses and organizations that support parents are key, says Visit First Credit Union’s booth and story time station at summer Jean Mackenzie, coordinator of Family Place. “We know that all events and enter to win the summer literacy draw for a 3-month pass children do better when their parents feel supported and compe- family pass to the Complex! tent. Feeling competent is a huge predictor of a parent being able Visit www.powellriverliteracy.ca for more information on families to parent well. Children do better when communities respond and literacy, and the events and contests coming up this month. and support families when their children are young, and they do Find PRLiteracyCouncil on Facebook to join the conversation better when services are consistent and available over long term, throughout July. and available to all children equally.”

14 • www.PRLiving.ca Contact West Wind Phone: 604-485-3737 Cell: 604-414-8512 Fax: 604-485-3730 [email protected] www.westwindgroup.ca 4986 Fernwood Ave. Powell River, BC V8A 3L8 West Wind more than just electrical or more than a decade, Dan Gaudreau focused his business Fon electricity. And for good rea- son. Since he started as a helper with GT Electric in 1989, through his ap- prenticeship, it’s what Dan knew best. But along the way he picked up a lot of other skills that have helped him diversify his business. So in 2006, he started in the construction business, adding another two to four employees. He was already employing up to four with West Wind Electrical. “Last summer, West Wind had eight guys going,” says Dan. Unlike many construction companies, his workforce is young. The average Dan Gaudreau says the latest West Wind Developments project in downtown age is 30. “I’m trying to keep families Westview is perfect for a retired couple or a single-car family. in Powell River that will bring up kids and a sprinkler system in the lawn so from custom signs to trailers to check- and make things go around.” you can go away and not worry about erplate dryboxes for pickup trucks. West Wind Developments is a licensed the lawn turning to dust.” He recently purchased a 4x8 comput- residential builder, specializing in The home is ideal for a single-vehicle er-controlled “CNC” plasma cutter project management. They recently family, since it’s walking distance to for cutting out computer designs on completed a home all the amenities, includ- aluminum and stainless. in downtown Powell ing doctors, post of- “Diversifying is always a good thing,” River, behind the Town fice, shopping and the said Dan. “It creates opportunities.” Centre Mall. hospital. “When we were put- (If you’re interested in taking a look at the ting this together, I was Learn more house, contact Dan at thinking of a retired about West Wind couple, so it has a large kitchen and a 604-414-8512 for a personal viewing.) by scanning this, large master ensuite. This will prob- Dan has also recently expanded his or visit ably be their last home, so we picked services even more, offering metal fab- up the quality - stone and solid wood rication out of his 1800 square-foot westwindgroup.ca cabinets from Country Woodworks shop. He’s been building everything

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 15 L earn to windsurf, without the water L ocal invention simulates wind and waves

indsurfing is an exhilarating watersport but learning can Wbe cold, wet and frustrating. Peter Bakker recognized the barriers to newcomers to the sport he loves. That’s why he worked with the inventor team on the windsurfing simulator. “Windsurfing is exciting once you know the techniques,” says Bakker, now 80, “but it’s the hardest thing to learn.” In 1986, Peter Bakker, George Ouellet and Peter Vanichuck created the first computerized simulator here in Powell River. Many readers will remember the enthusiasm and excitement of the town as they headed to Vancouver with their invention. Bakker took over the company in 1990 and refined the invention. The unit has been on tour to a dozen major US cities, Eng- land, Germany, Greece, Holland, Switzerland and Japan. It has also been featured in windsurf and boating shows along with high profile appearances on Good Morning America, The Today Show, Donny and Marie, and Late Night with David Letterman. The SureWind Simulator is still the only computerized windsurfing simulator in the world. It can be programmed for wind speed, stability, the weight of the sailor, add in gusts, and wave action. One hour on the simulator is equivalent to five hours on the water and the skills required can be practiced in a controlled environment with an instructor alongside. Because the SureWind simulates the outside environment, people who train on it can be prepared for ‘real’ windsurfing. They learn to jibe, tack, waterstart and most importantly, how to return to the beach. The SureWind has been tested and endorsed by world champion windsurfers such as Robbie Naish, Katie Anne Alie and Olympic silver medalist, Scott Steele. During Watersport Week at Alpha Dive & Kayak, many enthusiasts and groups tried out the unit. Next year SureWind has been invited to be a special feature at the Vancouver Boat Show. Outside Powell River, the SureWind is used at resorts, by cruise lines and at surf shops. To find out more about windsurfing and training on the SureWind visit wiu nds rf... indoors! Zoe Pelton demonstrates how to use the www.surewind.com. SureWind windsurf simulator.

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18 • www.PRLiving.ca Join a mob Supporting small business in Powell River

By Isabelle Southcott • [email protected] he f look o total surprise on the face to purchase tea, coffee and food. More “Lori phoned me after reading the ar- Tof Sean Dees, owner of Breakwater than 40 people enjoyed chatting with old ticle and my thoughts went instantly to Books, was priceless. An expression of friends and making new ones. At times, Village Meats. Owners, Brian and Mi- disbelief and confusion with a little bit of the lineup was six or seven deep but no randa MacDonald attend Westview Bap- “What’s going on here?” could literally one minded as they were there to shop, tist Church with us and are members of be read in his eyes as members of Powell support and socialize at the same time. our Christian Business Group. We knew River’s Small Business Cash Mob crowded Cash mobs are not unique to Powell they were struggling along with many into his store on a rainy Saturday in June. River. Stories about them have been pub- other local shops and our group had Cash mob organizer Kathy Pedneault lished in newspapers all across the prov- been exploring different ways of bring- told Sean what was happening as mobsters ince. This recent phenomena is meant to ing awareness to local mom and pop spread out and began shopping in his store. revive community spirit and bring people stores and change the way that we shop “We support small business,” Kathy ex- together in a way that only our ancestors within our community.” plained. “Everyone here pledges to spend can remember. Kathy continued by saying that often a minimum of $20 in your business today.” Kathy’s sister Lori Brown introduced people thought their small contribution Men, women and children browsed the idea to Powell River after coming was not worthy of changing their shop- the books, checked out gifts and lined up across an article about it on the internet. ping habits. “When Lori read the article

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 19 to me it was incredible. It was exactly local businesses that they haven’t been in I went to the Breakwater Books cash what we were trying to do. Show people before. mob with my neighbour Linda Wegner in that their small amount spent locally A Google search of cash mobs reveals June. Mobster Joyce Wolfe says the whole would make a difference. We can do it en- a website that tells you everything about idea is to get people shopping locally. masse once a month but we can also do it the history of cash mobs and how to plan Sean Dees says he had no idea what weekly in our everyday lives,” she adds. your own. Cash mobs are fairly new. was going on when all of a sudden a whole bunch of people were standing around his till and looking at him! “It was very unexpected but it was fun,” he says. You never know how many people will show up at a cash mob. It all depends on the business being mobbed and what else is going on in town. It was pouring the day of the Breakwater mob. The Spot Prawn Festival was also taking place at that day so the mob had competition. Often people don’t really know what a particular store carries because they’ve never been inside. And all too often, people order things they need online instead of giving local merchants a chance. Some members of the small business cash mob took the opportunity to give back a step further by donating their M obbers: Marilyn Brooks, having fun at a cash mob and supporting local business. Breakwater Books purchase to Westview Baptist Church’s Joy for Toys program, a Christmas gift fundraiser. Village Meats was the first store to be They started getting established in 2011 in I like the idea of supporting local, in- mobbed. About 100 people showed up for the United States as a grassroots response dependent businesses. When you sup- that one in March. Mitchell Brothers was to the economic hardships experienced port a locally owned business you know the second business. Some of the food by local businesses. the money you spend helps put grocer- purchased at Mitchells that day was do- Organizers choose a local independent ies on the table, pay for dance or music nated to the Faith Lutheran Church’s food small business. It has to be a mom and lessons for the owner’s children, and bank. “I think they received about $200 pop kind of operation, Kathy explained. it helps pay the wages of an employee worth of gift certificates and food that Big box stores and chains don’t fit the cri- before it recirculates in the community. day,” says Kathy. Peter Mitchell, owner teria. By using the power of social media I feel good knowing that it stays local of Mitchell Brothers, also offered a 10 per like Facebook plus word of mouth, mem- instead of going to pay shareholder divi- cent discount to his customers. bers let everyone know what’s happening dends. “It’s a positive thing,” says Peter. He and where a few days before about the I purchased two novels that day and a hadn’t heard anything about the cash event. The intention is to keep it a secret lovely card. Although we support Break- mob before and was surprised when from the storeowner. water Books as much as we can all year some 50 people came through the doors Everyone who is interested in going by purchasing books and gifts and eating of his store! brings along at least $20 to spend at the lunch there, it felt good to walk through The Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy was chosen business. the doors with the cash mob and spend number three and Breakwater Books Kathy really doesn't know how they money to support another independent number four on the cash mob’s list. choose. “I believe that God directs us Powell River business. Cash mobs are all about building com- to where we ought to be. We do look at To get in on future Powell River cash munity at a grass roots level. They bring those who could use a little pick me up, a mobs check out their page on Facebook people together to boost the local econo- little extra exposure or who have given to or email Kathy at [email protected] my and introduce people to some of great our community,” she says. to get on their email list.

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20 • www.PRLiving.ca Jewel of the strait Treasures of Texada By Angela De Vita

t always surprises me how many resi- offer (either that or the cost of the ferry). open space that you and your family can Idents of Powell River have never been To be quite frank, if this is your perspec- explore. Hikers, bikers, kayakers, bird to Texada. Chances are, unless you live tive, you are wrong. watchers, ATVers, fishermen, and rock in the wilderness, you see Texada every Texada is an island full of history, stun- hounds alike will all find their paradise day on your way to work or home from ning beauty and culture. Due to the low on Texada. Here I will describe just a few hockey practice. So how, I wonder, could population on Texada, no matter where of the treasures of Texada, and I have no you not be intrigued to visit the “Jewel of you go on the island you have privacy doubt that next time you drive down Ma- the Georgia Strait?” My best guess is that and a sense of stillness, which is a rare rine Avenue and look out across Malaspi- the average person’s stereotypical per- commodity these days. Being the largest na Strait to Texada, your interest will be spective of Texada is an industrial island of the gulf islands (and the least popu- piqued enough to jump on the next ferry with little culture and not a whole lot to lated), Texada has thousands of acres of and explore our beautiful island.

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 21 akers. Unlike Shelter Point, there are no flush toilets and hot showers!

Pocahontas Mountain Pocahontas Mountain is the perfect spot for the avid hiker. Not for the faint of heart, Pocahontas is a steep five kilometre hike from Pocahontas Bay to the top of the mountain. That being said, the view at the top of the mountain makes the hike well worth while as the 360° views of both Shelter Point Georgia and Malaspina Straits are stunning. Shelter Point is a regional campground and day use area that sits about half way down Tithe H s ory the island just south of Gillies Bay. Shelter Texadasn i a island packed with history. The Point faces west over the Strait of Georgia island was discovered by Spanish explorers so the views of nearby Hornby, Denman in 1791. In the late 1800s and into the early and Vancouver Islands are phenomenal. 1900s, Texada had a large whaling station at If you are lucky enough to get a coveted Blubber Bay. As the island is rich in natural ocean front site you will be treated to the resources — such as gold, copper, iron and frequent viewings of cruise ships heading limestone — it boomed starting in the late up the strait, coming so close you feel as 19th century and still has two active lime- if you could reach out and touch them. stone quarries today, as well as an active Shelter Point boasts amenities such as a logging industry. At the peak of Texada’s concession stand that serves hot entrees as boom days, the island was home to over well as ice cream, flush toilets, hot show- 5,000 people. Texada also hosted the first ers, drinking water, designated swimming Opera House north of San Francisco. There area, a boat launch and more. If you are are also indications that First Nations peo- looking for the perfect family get-a-way, ple hunted and harvested on Texada Island Shelter Point is the camping site for you. before it was discovered in 1791 — although they never settled on Texada permanently. The Nature Trail For more information about the history on Located in Shelter Point Park is a beauti- Texada, you can visit one of two museums ful 1.5 kilometre nature trail. The nature on the island which have knowledgeable trail boasts huge, old-growth trees, stun- staff and ample artifacts and photos from ning views and bird watching. This trail is Texada’s exciting history. great for hikers and bikers alike. Also, as there are over 250 species of birds on the and day use area for you. Shingle Beach is A great community island, and the trail and the island alike a forestry site located on the west side of Texada is a community that has always are a bird watcher’s paradise. Texada. From the beach you look across supported me. When I was a young en- to Lasqueti and Vancouver Islands. Due trepreneur (at the ripe old age of six) the S hingle Beach to the low amount of boat traffic, swim- people of Texada bought bags of ice out If you love the private and rugged camping ming is very safe at Shingle Beach, mak- of the back of our van at Shelter Point. experience, Shingle Beach is the camping ing it a great escape for families and kay- When it was time for me to take my first

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22 • www.PRLiving.ca Ever wanted to try skimboarding? Head Despite this, she loved it. “You have to jump over to Texada for Sandcastle Weekend and on a moving board and ride a wave while take in the Skimboard Jam July 21-22 at using your arms as a rudder with your core Gillies Bay. balance grounded on the board.” Skimboarding is kind of like surfing, but it Skim boarding requires coordination to throw takes place near the shore. The skimboarder the board, sprint, jump on and ride the wave. stands about 20 feet from the shore holding For just $5 you can enter this year’s jam, get his skimboard and waits for a wave. When a lesson and be eligible to win prizes. Lessons they see a wave they run towards it until are taught by experienced skimboarders from they reach wet sand. At that point they drop Vancouver who love coming to Texada and their skimboard and jump on as quickly as introducing more people to this growing sport. possible. Once on board, the skimmer must Skimboard fun For more info about skimboarding check remain as stable as possible and prepare to boarder who discovered the sport three years out their Facebook page at Texada Island make the transition to the ocean. ago. Deanna was nervous at first. “I bounce a Fourth Annual Skull Skates Skim Jam or email Deanna Parsley is a 40-something skim- lot harder now than I did at 16.” [email protected]. school trip to Cuba, it was the residents of the island who saved up their bottles and donated countless pennies so that I could go perform with the school band in the sun. At graduation, it was the community of Texada that came together to support my first year of post secondary education with $3,500 in scholarships. In fact, as you drive around Texada you will undoubtedly be greeted by the famous friendly “finger wave” from each vehicle you pass. So why am I telling you all this? In my opinion, the people make the place and I think the people of Texada are the greatest treasure of all. bre ch the eze! Horses of Tanglewood Cat Woodland, beach or lake rides... A cool thing to do on a hot day Rides tailored to your interest and ability.

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 23 G eo what? A modern day treasure hunt with a cache at the end!

By Isabelle Southcott • [email protected] magine a bunch of excited kids with maps frantically run- Ining around a large property trying to find a hidden treasure. There’s a birthday cake in the background, candles and dollar store prizes to be won. The year? 1970-something. Now imagine more children and adults armed with GPS united running pell-mell through the bush as they race to find the hidden treasure. Every now and then they stop, recheck the coordinates and talk about their plan of action before setting off again. The year? Yup: 2012. More and more people are turning to geocaching as a fun, in- expensive family activity. Modern day, electronic treasure hunt players try to find hidden caches (containers) filled with everything from a tin whistle to a bag of marbles to fridge magnets. Geocachers navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache container hidden at that location. Not long ago, students in Derek Elliott’s class at Edge- hill Elementary School went on a geocache adventure. They searched the McLeod Road area. They were successful in their

treasures all around! Happy smiles all around after discover- ing a geocache.

Jen Vasseur, Powell River Visitors Centre manager, says geocaching is big on Texada Island and around Powell River. “We know it is attracting visitors but the funny thing about Start with a plan: Edgehill Elementary students work out the geocaching is that it is all top secret… you don’t let out informa- clues to find their next treasure. tion on where the geocache is!” The Duck Lake Trail system has a number of geocaches, says geocache quest but along the way, the boys uncovered some- Jen. “If someone came in and asked me where to go geocaching thing else…a garter snake. I’d send them there. Texada is another good place, so is Lund. Powell River has hundreds of geocaches. Some are easy Even the Willingdon Beach Trail and the Seawall. They’re every- to get to, others more challenging. When you find one with where. It’s fun for the whole family!” good swag, be sure to replace what you take with some- Geocaching is easy especially if you have an iPhone. You thing else. Don’t forget to say thank you, which in geocache don’t even need a separate GPS. Just download the app and go language is TFTH (thanks for the hunt), and to visit the for a hike. “Kids love it. It’s a thrill when they find a geocahe.” geocache website and enter your info online when you get For more info or to download caches, visit www.geocaching. back home. com.

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24 • www.PRLiving.ca By Kim Miller • [email protected] owell River’s business community heaved a sigh of relief on Powell River’s 95.7 Sun FM will soon have a sister station in PJune 25, when Catalyst Paper Corporation’s creditors ap- Sechelt, with Vista Radio entering into an agreement to pur- proved its restructuring plan under the Companies Creditors Ar- chase The Coast 91.7. The two radio stations will cover local rangement Act. More than 99 per cent of secured and unsecured news and promote local events. Together, they’re also launch- creditors voted to approve their plan. “With the cooperation of ing www.HQsunshinecoast.com, which will be fuelled by both employees, vendors, customers, pensioners and investors, Cata- radio station newsrooms, serving as the Sunshine Coast’s only lyst has been able to make progress through a very complicated daily publication. Vista currently operates 12 HQ websites and situation at an unprecedented swift pace,” said President and with the recent acquisition of Haliburton Broadcasting, will Chief Executive Officer Kevin J. Clarke. He noted that during soon hold a total of 62 radio licenses across BC, Alberta, the the recent uncertainty, Catalyst has been able to keep all its NWT and Ontario. customers. Catalyst also got some help from the provincial gov- Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) Anthony McMorran ernment, which will change some rules regarding the salaried has returned home to Powell River to work with Dawne Briggs, pension plan to provide for a special portability election option RMT and Erin Perrault, RMT at the new location of Westview and solvency funding relief, which the company estimates will Massage Therapy 5 – 4603 Marine Avenue, beside the Treefrog save some $7 million annually. There are also some changes at Bistro. He is available Mondays through Thursdays and tak- the local mill management. Stew Gibson will be heading to the ing new clients. He can help with soft-tissue and stress related Island while Brian Johnston will return as the GM of the Powell disorders, biomechanical and movement problems and with River Division. relieving pain using myofascial release, craniosacral and self- First Credit Union is planning to merge with the Cumberland regulation therapy. For appointments call 604 485-7085. He is and District Credit Union by buying up the island operation’s $24 now nationally certified in therapeutic massage and bodywork million in assets and bringing its eight employees into the fold. in the USA so will be available for snowbirds heading south next If approved by the members, the combined organization would winter! Anthony was in Arizona for one year where he married have four credit union branches, six insurance branches, $223 physical therapist Katherine Dow, and started a new business million in assets, over 10,000 members, and over 150 employ- in downtown Phoenix called Balance Within, providing yoga, ees, operating under the First Credit Union name. “Both credit physical therapy and massage therapy. unions will emerge stronger,” said Gerry Wray, Board Chair of Lawyer Katya Buck recently moved to Villani & Company. First Credit Union. Once through the due diligence stage, the Originally from Powell River, she moved to Vancouver in 1991 transfer of assets from CDCU to FCU must receive regulatory for school, earned degrees in psychology and social work, she and membership approval. was admitted to the bar in Texas (where her family had relo- Paula and Marius O’Keefe-Blitz moved here two and a half cated) in 2007. She moved back to Powell River and was called years ago from Vancouver to live in a friendly, small commu- to the BC Bar in May 2011. Contact Katya at Villani & Company nity with the goal of starting a small home-based business. at 604 485-6188 or email [email protected]. Blitz Beach House Creations is now producing handcrafted A.C.E. Courier Services has expanded their services in Pow- wood products from locally harvested and milled red cedar, al- ell River. Derek Lobel, a seven-year resident of Powell River, is der and maple. They have created two product lines to begin now working for the company in sales. A.C.E. has same-day with: grilling planks and small wood crates. The grilling planks service in Powell River, overnight service to Campbell River, appeal to the barbecue enthusiast wishing to serve food that Comox Valley, Nanaimo, Port McNeill and Port Hardy, and two- offers optimum flavor and pleasing presentation, and can also day service to the Lower Mainland and Victoria. They courier be used as small appetizer platters. Heat branded with the com- anything from large skids to small parcels and envelopes. Call pany logo and Powell River, BC, they also make good gifts. The A.C.E. at 604 483-4845. crates are made from first growth Douglas Fir, are portable and Do you have any changes within your business you want Powell River stackable, and work for both the retail and the home brew wine to know about? New managers/owners or are you moving locations? and beer market. You can find Blitz creations at Quality Foods, Starting a new business? Call Kim at 604 485-4051 to be included in The Chopping Block, Marine Traders, Rona, Lund General Store, the next issue of Powell River Living. The Boardwalk Restaurant, and Squatter’s Creek Wines. Contact Paula and Marius at www.blitzbeachhousecreations.com or 604 414-9488. Dog Gone Grooming Sarah Hooff CSNC (Certified Sports and Holistic Nutrition Hi my name is Rascal! 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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 25 By George M Campbell

his month I celebrate the 83rd anniversary of the day that I the phone is no longer fastened to the wall. Nope, nowadays Twas born. the phone is in the pocket, purse or sometimes even the ear of Some folks find this hard to believe. Oh, I don’t mean to the person using it. say that they find it hard to believe that I’m 83 years old; I Another thing I miss is the lady tellers at the bank. Somehow mean they find it hard to believe I was born in July, under the the automatic teller machine just doesn’t have the same pizzazz sign of Leo the Lion. They think I talk (and write) more like I as a real, live, pretty, female human being counting out your was born under the sign of Taurus the Bull. Hm-m-m, I money. The machine may be faster, and make fewer (if any) wonder what makes ’em think that? In any case, mistakes, but it doesn’t look good in lipstick and a my advanced age has got me to reminiscing short skirt — and you can’t ask it out on a date. about the past and some of the things that I guess you could if you were some sort of a I remember and miss. mechanical robot, but the teller machine is Things like picking up the telephone probably programmed to turn you down and hearing a pleasant female voice in any case. say, “Number, please.” And the I also miss going out to the movies on voice didn’t have a strange foreign Saturday night. Oh yes, I know I can accent, either. I’m thinking way watch just about any and every movie back to the days when the tele- ever made right here at home in my phone was fastened permanently own living room on TV, but somehow to the wall and you had to stand that doesn’t have the same magic as directly in front of it to talk into the getting dressed up and going out to a mouthpiece. If you were a little kid real movie theatre to watch a show. I like me, you had to stand on a chair to miss those magic moments sitting in the use it. I can remember thinking, “Boy, dark while holding hands with my sweetie when I get big enough to use the phone pie and staring up at that huge screen and without climbing on a chair, then I’ll really watching Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. be grown up!” Well, I’m finally grown up, but Oh yeah — those were the days. ECLIPS Hair Salon & Fashion Boutique Enjoy a Unique Salon Experience Something for every age – SizeS S to 3X Juli • Not Your Daughter’s Jeans • Carreli... Purses, shoes, scarfs We also carry Canadian-Made clothing 4689 Marine Ave • Walk-ins welcome, or book an appointment • 604 485-9797

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26 • www.PRLiving.ca I miss seeing the ladies in skirts and dresses. Today, it seems, they all wear slacks. It doesn’t matter whether they are six years old, or eighty, they are in slacks. What hap- C astles in the sand pened? I liked it better back in the days when they wore And lots of other fun stuff! those nylon stockings with the seams up the back, high heels, a nice pleated skirt and a frilly blouse. And lipstick. exada Island’s annual Sandcastle Weekend takes place How come women don’t wear lipstick anymore? I really TJuly 21 and 22. miss those ‘good old days’ when women were women and Activities get under way at 11 am Saturday with a parade on the men were glad of it. It makes me think of that old ad- Gillies Bay Road from south of the village up to the RCMP sta- age: “The hand that rocks the cradle, rules the world”. Well, tion. There’s chalk-drawing and water fights plus bed-races today she not only rules the world, she wears the pants in at the tennis courts. the family as well. Both Saturday and Sunday feature skim-boarding classes on I can remember back to the days when a glass of beer was the beach. Food and craft vendors surround the ball field in only ten cents. Boy, I really do miss that. Speaking of beer, I Gillies Bay where there will be an ongoing softball tournament, believe I have written quite enough about the old days and bingo in the afternoon on Saturday and a pork roast dinner the things that I miss, and it is time I partook of a nice cold Saturday evening starting at 5:30. Then it’s on to Shelter Point Park for an evening of fun, including a lip sync contest, moon- barley sandwich. A-h-h-h… the wonderful taste of a cold THERE ARE INDUSTRY TEST STANDARDS. bags on the tide, and a dazzling professional laser light show. glass of beer! That’s one thing that hasn’t changed, and I am ANDTHERE THEN ARE INDUSTRYTHERE ARE TESTTRANE STANDARDS. STANDARDS. glad of that. ANDSunday THEN starts THEREwith a p AREancake TRANE breakfast STANDARDS. at the Texada Commu- Happy Birthday George! nity Hall, then everyone heads to the beach to build sand sculptures and vie for the top prizes. Judging is by People’s Choice. Sunday wraps up with awards at the ballpark around 3 pm. Facing work or family changes and need professional guidance with your real estate needs? Please give me a call, DIRECT 604 483-6930.

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Powell River Living • july 2012 • 27 A growing concern By Jonathan van Wiltenburg • [email protected]

ith the weather being so wet and cool last Wmonth I have rediscovered how beneficial a Priorities for July little protection can be for those tender plants. I 1 Harvest, harvest, harvest! Pick vegetables young. If you slow down on the will admit I had some initial trouble with many of harvest, plants will set seed and useful growth will decline. Don’t forget the fruits my plants this spring. Many were sitting idle in the and berries. beds The bean seedlings rotted and were ravaged by slugs. The solution was very simple, and inex- 2 Now is the time to prune back your Japanese maples if they need it. Also you pensive – a cloche. can prune back your lilac, spirea, deutzia and other flowering shrubs. So what exactly is a cloche? A cloche is a trans- 3 Watering. If you do need to water, water deeply and in the morning. Try not to parent bell shaped covering for forcing and protect- get foliage wet. Scuffle/scratch the soil to increase the probability of the water ing young plants. Using cloches is an old technique moving downward. In severe cases of compaction, get out the digging fork to and although it may sound too simple to really give loosen the soil. results it does actually work wonders. It works by 4 If you have not already done so, prune back all your winter heathers and begin creating a small microclimate around the plant and deadheading your annuals, perennials, and shrubs. This should encourage new by doing so it gives the plant a heat boost during flowers or advantageous growth. the day, and much needed shelter during the cool 5 Feed all container plantings every month. If your soil is sub-par in the garden a nights. The other bonus is they provide protection feed every now and then would be a welcome boost. Use a general-purpose from slugs and bugs that can do major damage in organic fertilizer if possible. Water-soluble is an excellent option as you can water the early part of the spring. Back in the old days, and feed all at once. cloches were made of glass and were costly addi- 6 Watch for pests and disease. Be alert for powdery mildew, blackspot, tomato tions to the garden. Nowadays, most of them are blight, aphids, carrot root fly, and cabbage white moth. made out of plastic, making them far more afford- 7 Train/tie up the tomatoes continuously, keep removing the suckers growing in able. They are available from most garden centers, the crotches. and sell for $2-$5. Using cloches is not complicated. Typically cloch- 8 Summer prune your fruit trees. Remove the water suckers (suckers are the new es are used at the start of the season until your branches growing straight up) to slow down the suckering cycle and allow for air plants outgrow them, or until the weather warms movement into the center of the tree. up sufficiently. The instructions are simple. Plant 9 In the raspberry/ bramble patch remove the weak new raspberry canes. Focus your seedlings as you would normally, then cover growth on new stronger canes. them with the cloche. Be sure to secure it to the 10 Stop watering the garlic in preparation for harvest. As the garlic begins to die ground so they don’t end up blowing all over the back, remove from the soil, cure, then store in a cool, dry, dark place. yard. 11 The first week of July is the last time to plant up certain parts of the winter gar- So, if you are looking for a good investment for den. Get those cabbage broccoli, kale, and brussel sprouts in ASAP. your garden next spring to give those tender plants 12 If you’re into propagation, now is the time to take many softwood cuttings. Things a jump-start, think about the cloche. It will surprise like lavender, sage, and many of your ornamentals will root nicely in 4-6 weeks. you how well it performs. Click on mother-nature.ca and sign up for our e-newsletter to get specials, tips and more!

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28 • www.PRLiving.ca ORCA: (On the Road with Children’s Activities) programs Mondays: Family Place Garden Group: 10:30 am–12 pm run Monday to Friday. For full schedule info visit www. at the Community Demonstration Garden. Call 604 485- successby6powellriver.ca or call Sheila at 604 485-2132. 2706. Alcoholics Anonymous: 8:30 – 9:30 pm. Fridays at Unit- Mondays: Cinch card games at RC Legion #164, 7 pm. ed Church basement, Saturdays at Hospital Boardroom, Newcomers welcome. Sundays at Alano Club. For more info call 604 414-0944, Mondays: tBike ride a Suncoast Cycle, 6 pm JUlyJUY L 604 485-5346, 604 483-9736. Texada Island: 604 486-0117. Mondays: Whist Club at Lang Bay Hall, 1 pm. 604 487- Sundays: Powell River Horseshoe Pitching Club, drop in 9332. July 11: Kale Force Potluck dinner at the Community Re- of all ages 6 - 96 years young, takes place from 9:30 am Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays: Garage Sale, 4476 source Centre (4752 Joyce Ave), 6 pm. Transition Town - 12:30 pm, at the Complex, April to September. Anyone Cumberland Place (behind Massullo Motors), 9 am – 3 pm. Powell River Picnic and outdoor event, 7 pm. For info can join. Shoes are available. For more info contact Jim Proceeds to funding job skills training program for people contact Kevin at 604 483-9052 or email: transitionpowell- Hoffman at 604 483-4853 or Lorraine Hubick at 604 485- with mental illness. Info: call Sasha at 604 485-0087. [email protected]. 5589. Second Monday: ta Family Place: “Multiples,” a group July 13: nFun I the Sun! Free Activity - Reduce, Recycle, for parents with twins and more! 10 – 11:30 am. Re-use Day. 10:30 am – noon. Come down to Willingdon Last Monday: aL Leche League, breastfeeding support, 10 Beach and enjoy a morning of parent-child Interactive am at Family Place. Call Lynne at 604 487-4418 for info. fun. Everyone Welcome. Donations welcome! Feel Free to Fairs & festivals Tuesdays: ta Family Place; “Toddler Time”; parent-child stop by Family Place for further information or any ques- July 3 – 7: International Choral Kathaumixw – open drop-in and circle time 10:30 am–12 pm. “Parent tions about fun In The Sun. Tickets available July 1 – 7 at the Poplar Room of Child Drop-in”; 12:30 pm–4:30 pm. Everyone Welcome. July 14: River Town Riot Roller Derby Bout, 5 – 7 pm at Recreation Complex at 5001 Joyce Avenue. 9:30 - Tuesdays: Soup Kitchen at Seventh Day Adventist Church the Recreation Complex. Watch live Roller Derby action. 4:30 Monday to Friday & Saturday 9:30 -1 pm and (4880 Manson Ave), noon–1:30 pm. POW!TOWN Roller Derby League’s debut bout against at the door 30 minutes before the concert. More First & third Tuesday: Kiwanis Club of PR, 7:30 pm at the Brick House Betties from Vancouver Island. Doors info at www.kathuamixw.org the Annex on Kiwanis Avenue. For more info call 604 open at 4:30 pm. Junior pre-bout scrimmage at 5 pm. July 6 – 8: Diversity Festival - Shingle Beach on 487-9332. Tickets $5 for 12 and older. Kids are free. Tickets will Texada Island. For details please visit www.diver- Tues & Thurs: Bike Ride starting at RCMP lot, 6 pm be available at A&W, Ecossentials, Split Endz, Creative sityfestival.ca Rift, First Credit Union and at the door. Fun for the whole First & Second Tuesday: Food Bank, 6812-D Alberni Family. For info email [email protected], or visit July 15: Texada Island Fly-In - Camping for out Street, 10 am – 2 pm. Call 604 485-9166. www.powtownderby.com. of town flyers at Texada Airport, pancake breakfast, Second Tuesday: Parkinson Support Group (Jan–June & viation oriented displays, AeroSpace kids camp dis- July 19: Sea Fair Kickoff Dance featuring 1006 Celtic Band Sept–Nov), 1:30 pm, Trinity Hall of the United Church. plays, wind tunnel demo, flight simulator for kids, For more info call 604 485-9129. at the Marine in Pub, tickets $30 each. Doors open at 6 comedy act “Runway Mystery”, homebuilt aircraft pm, band plays from 7 – 11 pm. Join us for a great eve- FFirst Wednesday: Fibromyalgia Self Help group meets judging, aviation contests, Fly-In Fling dance Sat- from 1 – 3 pm at the Senior’s Centre in Cranberry. ning of dancing, sing-along, clap and cheer. For info call urday July 14th at the Legion. Watch the skies for First Wednesday: Family Place: “Stone Soup” coopera- 604 414‑0574. Brought to you by the Powell River Yacht a performance by the Fraser Blues. Contact: O.C tive lunch and “Open Space” planning, 12:30–2:30. Club. (Doby) Dobrostanski, Email: [email protected], July 20: nFun i the Sun! Free Activity - Plants and Animals phone: 604 486-0334 Second Wednesday: SPCA meets at Quality Foods Day. 10:30 – noon. Come down to Willingdon Beach and Boardroom at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome. July 20 – 22: Texada Sandcastle Weekend –This enjoy a morning of parent-child Interactive fun. Stop by annual event is a week-end of fun for the whole Wednesdays: Family Place; “Baby and Me”; parent-child Family Place for further information or any questions. family, with races, games, contests, a parade, skim drop-in; 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. “The open Space”; parent July 21 - 22: Skim boarding jam during Sandcastle Week- boarding jam, finishing up with a pig roast. Con- led family programs; 12:30–2:30 pm. Parent-child Drop- end on Texada Island. 10:30 am – 1 pm on Saturday. Les- tact: Cheryl Nyl (vendors) Email: [email protected] in 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Everyone welcome. sons and a skim jam with lots of prizes. $5 lets you join Phone: 604-486-7327. More info at www.texada. Wednesdays: Salvation Army Soup & Sandwich 11:30 the jam and get you a lesson. org/sandcastle.html am–1 pm, by donation. Everyone welcome. July 28: nA evening with Sarah Hoof, Certified Sports and July 26 – 28: 49th Annual Sea Fair Festival - The Thursdays: Family Place, parent/child drop-in, 10:30 am Holistic Nutrition Consultant, 4680 Willingdon Avenue, Powell River Sea Fair Festival is a fun filled family to 4:30 pm. Please contact the Parent-Child Mother Goose 6:30 pm. Cost is $25 and includes meal and demonstra- event that includes a midway, non-stop entertain- program coordinator at [email protected] for tion on how to make your own Vitamin Syrup. Email liv- ment, a parade, contests and much more. Friday: 5 info. [email protected] or call 604 485-4807 for reservations. pm – 11 pm, Saturday: noon – 11 pm or at end of Thursdays: Soup Kitchen at Seventh Day Adventist August 3: nFun I the Sun! Free Activity - Coastal Living fireworks, Sunday: breakfast to 5pm. For more info Church (4880 Manson Ave), noon–1:30 pm. Day. 10:30 – noon. Come down to Willingdon Beach and visit www.powellriverseafair.com Thursdays: River City Slims, a self help weight loss enjoy a morning of parent-child interactive fun. August 17: Blackberry Festival Street Party, 6 group.5:30 – 7:30 pm at Lighthouse Community Church August 10: nFun I the Sun! Free Activity - Ocean and – 10 pm. Huge street party on Marine Avenue with (Burnaby and Michigan). New members welcome. Beach Day. 10:30 – noon. Come down to Willingdon Beach music, entertainment, food and lots of family fun. Thursdays: West Coast Swing dancing and lessons. Be- and enjoy a morning of parent-child interactive fun. For info call Cathy at 604 483 9454. ginners or advanced welcome. Single or with a partner. August 11: Texada Artists’ Studio Tour. An artistic trea- August 18 and 19: ARTS Alive in the Park at 7-9 pm at the Carlson Community Club. $2 drop-in. sure will be unveiled on Texada Island. The island has Willingdon Beach. Join artists as they create and Thursdays: Crib Club at Lang Bay Hall, 7 pm. 604 487- been shy on the art tour circuit the past six years, but its sell their creations during this weekend festival 9332. artists, artisans and creators of amazing stuff have been from 12 noon to 8 pm both days. Fridays: Ravens Wheelchair Basketball, drop-in, everyone hard at work. Some are new to Texada since the last is- September 1 & 2: The Sunshine Music Festi- welcome, chairs provided. 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Ocean- land arts tour and some have refined their techniques. val is an annual event that takes place during the view School Gym. For more info call 604 485-2688. Call Sandy at 604 223-0171 or 604 315-1708. Labour Day Weekend. The Festival is a celebration Fridays: Family Place, parent child drop in, 12:30–4:30 August 17: nFun I the Sun! Free Activity–Exploring Na- of live music from across Canada and the world. pm, everyone welcome. Please call 604 485‑2706 for info ture Day. 10:30 – noon. Come down to Willingdon Beach Expect to see world-class performances in a pic- about “Rhythm Circle Time” & “Bi-lingual Playgroup”. and enjoy a morning of parent-child interactive fun. turesque setting at Palm Beach Park on the water- Second Friday: CrossRoads Neighborhood Café, Kelly August 26: Run the Rock Marathon and half Marathon. front. Shop at the craft market and enjoy some tasty Creek Community Church, 2380 Zillinsky Road, 7 - 9 pm. Registration is $40 before August 12. Later registrants treats from the many food vendors. Year after year, Open mike, free refreshments. Everyone Welcome! Bring pay $60 and will be accepted until August 23. Starts at the festival gets better and better! Hope to see you the whole family! For more info contact Catherine Morris 7 am from Shelter Point Park for Marathon, Half Mara- there, and don’t forget your beachwear! For more at 604 578-8555 or [email protected]. thon starts from Van Anda School (walkers at 8:30 am info call 604 487-4107 or check out the website Saturdays: Knitting Group meets from 11 - 4 at Great Balls and runners at 9 am). To register, or for more info call www.sunshinemusicfest.com of Wool (4722 Marine Avenue). For more info, contact 604 486-0377 or email [email protected] or visit www. September 22 & 23: Fall Fair and Horse Show. Roisin at 604 485-4859. avidfitness.ca/rock Traditional country fair with entries for home can- Saturdays: Ham radio enthusiasts meet at 10 am at A&W. September 6: Fourth Annual Registration Fair! To book ning, gardening, baked goods, crafts, art, wine and Everyone welcome. a table for your organization call 604 485-0023 or email eggs. Exhibition of livestock, poultry, honey bees. Second & Fourth Saturday: Faith Lutheran Food Cup- [email protected]. Location to be an- Opportunity for community groups to have infor- nounced. board is open 12 noon to 2 pm. 4811 Ontario Street (cor- mation tables and displays. Pony rides, petting zoo, ner of Alberni). Call 604 485-2000. Now until August 31: Powell River Forestry Museum will children’s play area, auctions, live music, entertain- be open for the summer from 12:30 - 4:30 pm. Third Saturday: Senior’s Center in Cranberry holds their ment, farmer’s market. afternoon of cards, games and scrabble at 1 pm. Regis- Call for Artists: The annual Powell River Studio Tour is is- September 29: dThir Annual Salmon Festival, ter by calling 604 485‑9562 or 604 485-2153. Everyone suing an open call for artists wishing to participate in this 1 pm at Club Bon Accueil. Family fun. Banquet is welcome. year’s event. Now in its 8th year, the popular self guided Dinner 6 pm, live entertainment to follow. tour showcases local artists and their studios in locations Contact: Linda Cosentino at 604 483-3966, from Saltery Bay to Lund. This year’s event will take place email [email protected] or visit Aug 25 & 26th, 10-5 PM. For more information and artist www.clubbonaccueil.com Please submit calendar items to signup, please visit www.powellriverartists.com. [email protected] by the 20th of each month

Powell River Living • july 2012 • 29 Summer busy for maintenance team or f most o us, the beginning of July sig- weed eating and cutting more often at all the school is being repainted and sanitary and Fnals the start of summer holidays and a schools. “We have three guys dedicated to storm sewers are being upgraded to present more relaxed pace. But for Ken Philip and grounds right now. We are really trying to day standards. School District 47’s maintenance depart- dress up the grounds and the entrance ways.” This summer they will fence the new ment, it marks the start of the busy season. Many windows will be replaced and new DIGS – Discover Imagine Grow Schoolyard Julys 2 i the first day classrooms are emp- flooring installed. Playground cleanup is garden – to keep the wildlife at bay. ty and halls are quiet. It is the first day that also a priority. Oceanview School, which ceased op- they can begin painting, replacing floors Last month, the BC government said they eration as a school last month, is another and windows, and doing all kinds of other would spend $3.3 million to repair and re- project. It is being redesignated as a joint maintenance work that they can’t do while place playgrounds at more than 80 schools cooperative through the School District and class is in session. across the province. Both James Thom- Vancouver Island University with the car- The school district’s maintenance depart- pentry program, the hairdressing program ment is made up of a six-person crew. “Five and media centre moving there along with of us are tradesmen and one is a grounds- the boxing club, the judo club and West- man,” says Ken, who is School District 47’s view Learning Centre’s programs. maintenance foreman. He is also an A gas “We have lots of renovations to do this sum- fitter/ plumber and pipe fitter. mer with changes to Oceanview. We have Ken speaks highly of the district’s main- washrooms to add, proper sinks for hairdress- tenance crew. “We are all very versatile. ing, and washers and driers. We have to up- We multi task. We do whatever needs grade unit ventilators in all the rooms that are to be done. It doesn’t matter if it’s weed being renovated and we will be replacing the eating, mowing, blowing, pruning, trim- windows in those rooms too.” ming, flooring, painting, siding, drywalling, As maintenance foreman, Ken is re- plumbing, heating, roofing repairs or cabi- sponsible for scheduling the arrival of network,” says Ken. supplies so everything arrives in time. It The maintenance department may be takes four to six weeks to get flooring and small but Ken says his team strives to make windows and everything has to be ready a difference. to go on July 2. At the workshop on Abbotsford Street, Ken enjoys working with the district’s ad- they keep supplies in stock. “This is the ministration. “They are progressive in their maintenance shop and grounds shop. We thinking and innovative in what they do to keep supplies here. We also have the tool generate extra money for the district.” crib and a carpenter shop where we make When Brooks Secondary School was the cabinets. As well, we hold all the custo- built, it was state of the art, and the new dial supplies for the district here.” Westview Elementary School will be, too. In many ways the maintenance shop is “They bought all state of the art heating and the team’s headquarters. ventilation and there’s DDC (direct digital “We keep all the blueprints for all of the control) of heating and ventilation.” That schools here and we keep catalogues on all means that Ken can sit at his computer in the schools for reference.” his office on Abbotsford Street and see why By looking at these documents Ken can EFI F CIEncy checker: Maintenance there is no heat in a particular classroom! tell when a particular school was built, foreman Ken Philip holds a combustion Ken likes the fact that the new systems what materials were used, where all the analyzer used to ensure that School District are more energy efficient than the old ones plumbing is and so on. “They’re like refer- 47’s boilers are running efficiently. so the district is able to realize a savings in ence books for anything that has happened energy costs. in the school.” “Everything is designed to cost less to The crew will be painting inside and son and Edgehill Elementary will receive operate.” outside this summer and reroofing some $25,000 for playground equipment under Ken and his crew have a lot of irons schools. the new program. in the fire and will be busy renovating, A couple of months ago, the school dis- More improvements are planned for tidying up the grounds, and doing repairs trict made a concerted effort with direction James Thomson Elementary. New win- so that when the bell rings in September, from the trustees to spruce up the grounds, dows provided by Modern Windows have School District 47 is ready to welcome says Ken. They have been busy mowing, been put in the heritage building. The students back.

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