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CONTENTS EVERY ISSUE May 2008
5 Update on CAT Scan campaign 19 Medal winners 5 Publisher’s Message Our monthly review Brooks students excel at Competition Welcome home, Sean Percy
6 Bruce Denniston Society Spirit Run 22 Where's your dog? 16 Explore Powell River Reuniting dogs and their people On the water in Powell River
7 Family glue Sliammon traditions & motherhood 23 Dinner by Willingdon Beach 20 Living Green The Beach Hut's new owners Green spring cleaning
Native son returns home 9 Family Matters Sean Percy joins PR Living team A taste of Toastmasters 21 29 Don't worry, be happy The most important job of all
Family home care opportunities 11 Business Connections COVER 26 New businesses & changes
Sliammon Elder Elsie Paul with Clouded vision daughter Marlane Christensen 14 Blast from the Past Looking for the real Powell River and some of her grandchildren. 27 See story page 7. Remembering the village of Cranberry 17 Here Fishy, Fishy New book for anglers PHOTO: Isabelle Southcott
Publisher & Managing Editor Sales & Marketing Isabelle Southcott Isabelle Southcott 604 485.0003
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POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 3 THIS ISSUE OUR COLUMNISTS
WENDY ADAMS teaches SEAN PERCY is a Powell grade one at Henderson El- River native, who started ementary School. She says his career with the Powell Emma Levez-Larocque she has the best job there River News in 1990. Since Living Green is because everything is so then, he has held positions 20 exciting for her students. in most areas of the news- She is a member of Powell paper industry. He comes River Sunshine Speakers. to us from Hub Publications in the Hay River, NWT, and is glad to be home. Kim Miller GERRY GRAY was an edi- Business Connections tor and longtime columnist SUZANNE ROWELL is an 26 for The Powell River News. Office Clerk at City Hall and He moved to Powell River has lived in Powell River in 1963 and worked in the most of her life. She has an lab of the Powell River mill eight year old daughter. Isabelle Southcott for 30 years. He has been Family Matters involved with PRACL for many years. WILL STURGEON has 21 worked in the navy, for the VALERIE KASTELAN Coastguard, as a cowboy has been employed as a and professional farrier. He psychiatric nurse in Powell is a long-haul trucker and River for the past 14 years. occasional freelance writer Currently, she is the com- who has been published in I! t"#s $%f& '& c()n* munity/residential nurse at several magazines and written four books. Powell River Mental Health ($+a,s d- gre(. t"%ngs. and Addiction Services. W& c(! /)ly d- 0m($1 JANET MAY is at the chauf- H(4y t"%ngs 2%t3 gre(. l/v&. feur, banker and cook stage of motherhood. She is sur- — Mother Teresa (1910-1997) Humanitarian; Nobel Peace Prize recipient prised at how stimulating and satisfying the job can M*"5r's be. She is looking forward to Mother’s Day this year. Day
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erendipity is such a great word but it knows the publishing industry inside out Sis one I rarely get to use so I thought from the community newspaper perspec- it particularly serendipitous that I could tive and will bring those skills to Powell use it to describe a chain of events hap- River Living. pening in the life of Powell River Living All of that is important but none of that Magazine. would matter to me if Sean was not a I am absolutely thrilled that Sean Per- genuinely good person. Sean Percy is one cy has returned to Powell River and has of most decent people I have ever met. joined the Powell River Living team. I He shares the same enthusiasm, beliefs used to work with Sean at The Powell and values that I do for Powell River and River News and have always admired his the magazine. He is a man of character, talent and dedication. When he moved to deep morals and values and we are truly Hay River to work as the managing editor blessed that another native son has come of the Hay River Hub we kept in touch home with his family. and exchanged many emails when I em- Sean will be visiting many of this com- barked on the great adventure of Powell munity’s merchants in the coming months River Living Magazine. Sean helped me as he and his wife Lauri and their two from afar, offered advice, suggestions, en- young children get settled in their new couragement and most of all, he believed home. in the magazine and me. Southcott Communications, publisher We carry a wide selection of So when he told me he was planning of Powell River Living Magazine, will Canadian Diamonds on moving home, moving back to Powell be looking for more opportunities as we River, we began to talk about what oppor- expand the communications end of the for women and men tunities there were and everyone knows, business and the magazine itself. that where there is a will, there is a way. Change is always exciting but scary too. You have to have faith in this serendipi- You must always believe in something big- tous process and we do. ger than yourself even if there is no proof Sean is an amazing photographer, ex- that it will work or it exists. I am lucky, cellent writer, designer and manager. His I have faith in Powell River, I have faith marketing and sales skills are top notch; in Sean and the rest of the Powell River he knows what is necessary to create an Living team, I have faith in this magazine effective ad campaign and has the ability and I have faith that life will unfold just to create the graphics to go with it. Sean as it should, one step a time. 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 See us for hand crafted meantime, can you help? jewellery custom-made
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POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 5 Catch the spirit! Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society Spirit Run By B%$1 Wh,(r: y family and I moved to Powell Riv- er. Its various distances, (5 km, 10 km Run, I can reflect on Bruce Denniston Mer from Whitehorse, Yukon in the and half marathon) were also attractive and how his loss was turned into a posi- fall of 1989. Bruce Denniston had died and I did my first Spirit Run in 2002, the tive thing, namely the Society and its in February 1989 and, when we arrived, second year it was held. It seems the fundraising components like the Spirit there was still talk of Bruce Denniston event has grown each year and since it Run. Also, because this activity is not and whether or not the old RCMP station is a fundraiser I round up pledges before a race, participants set their own pace on Marine Avenue had somehow con- each run. and, or course, the route is located on tributed to his demise. I was impressed The eighth annual Spirit Run, which the Willingdon Beach Trail which is a that the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow will be held on May 11 this year, be- lovely place to run. Society had been started as a positive re- gins at 9:30 am (for more information It is a great event and anyone consid- action to the loss of Denniston. visit www.dennistonsociety.com or call ering joining should do so. It’s a good I have been running recreationally for 604 485-8488) is a pleasant family event way to ease into running (or walking) but years as I find a physical workout at lunch and I particularly like the fact that it is don’t forget it’s also a fundraiser. So pick hour to be healthy. a run and not a race. For me, running is up a pledge sheet, knock on a few doors When the society started the Spirit Run an individual sport that gives me time (most people willingly support this cause) it appeared to me to be a great fundrais- to think about things. For the Spirit and join the Spirit Run.
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ell her about the belly buttons, would bring their babies with them.” “Tmom,” says Marlane Christens- Babies were carried in cedar root en and we become children again baskets and placed nearby while waiting for the story. Elsie Paul set- the women worked. These beautiful tles in her chair and begins. “We do baskets are a tangible connection to this today,” she explains, “We take the past, and Elsie treasures the bas- the piece that falls off the newborn ket that her grandmother wove for baby’s belly button and we don’t her daughter Jeannie. All the babies throw it away. We dry it out and seal since have used it. The most recent it in a tight container and bury it in a resident was Elsie’s first great grand- safe place where animals can’t get it. child Greydan Lessard Mitchell, born That is the root or the anchor for the October 2006. child. That shows where that child Generations of family surround Elsie belongs and the child will always in her living room. There is a paint- come back. In the past, when babies ing of her grandparents by Debbie Dan, were born at home, we used to do and 16 grandchildren in a row watch that with the afterbirth.” her from above the window. Many of Marlane Christensen and Elsie the grandchildren are a similar age and Paul tell me that the umbilical cord grew up together, more like sisters and represents lifeblood. By keeping it brothers than cousins. Marlane laughs safe, the family is also caring for the and tells us that her nephew “Cody spiritual health of their child. “It is calls me auntie mom.” an old tradition and has been prac- SIX GENERATIONS: Elsie Paul holds the baby basket Marlane has friends from outside tised for a thousand years or more,” that her grandmother made from cedar and cherry barks. Slimmon whose families are scat- says Marlane. Elsie affirms, “These Elsie’s daughter Marlane Christensen (left) is grandmother tered and haven’t seen each other for traditions are the glue for our family. to the most recent baby that slept in the basket: Elsie’s months or years. She can’t imagine They are very meaningful.” great grandson Greydan, son of Jordan Mitchell and living like that. “Our culture evolved Sliammon First Nation traditions Cindy Lessard. The basket has seen six generations around the nucleus of the family,” did not include a day to celebrate from Elsie’s grandmother to her great grandson. Marlene explains. The elders were the mothers. Instead, Elsie tells me “we teachers, not in a classroom, but by would celebrate motherhood everyday. Mothers and grandmoth- doing things with the children and telling stories that illustrated ers worked around the home and looked after many children, a respectful way to live. They taught children what was expected not just their own. There were always lots of kids in the vil- of them. “Grandparents were the educators and the parents were lage. If the women went out berry picking or in the canoe, they the workers. That is critical to keep our society healthy.”
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POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 7 I have to bring it up. We need to talk all. They grew up without learning about ture are interwoven. It is hard for her to about the residential schools. Both wom- their culture and without learning par- see her children and grandchildren leav- en nod sadly. “That was very bad for our enting skills. “ I have heard a man with ing Sliammon for work and schooling, families,” Elsie says, “It is not any one tears in his eyes remembering how he but she knows that the world is chang- person’s fault, but it happened and we had not known how to show affection to ing and she is proud of their confidence must acknowledge it. And we need to his own children,” says Marlane, “This and drive. “I know that they will have a heal.” “It was a crushing blow to our so- damage will continue into the next gen- different way of earning an income. I am ciety,” continues Marlane, “It took away eration.” Recently the Canadian govern- very appreciative that they are interested the purpose of life for a grandmother. ment acknowledged the past harm and is in the culture. They are very respectful of What is the purpose of life of a mother, if beginning to hear from people who have our teachings.” your children are going to be taken away suffered. Elsie and Marlane agree that it Elsie Paul’s traditional name, Qaxust- to be brought up by someone else? I feel needs to be done sensitively, recognizing ala’s, means a welcoming person, with so protective of my grandson, I cannot that the revelations will bring hard feel- a wealth of knowledge, who shares her imagine letting him go, letting him grow ings forward and that the survivors and culture. Elsie embodies that meaning up away from family.” the whole community will need emotion- for her family and the greater commu- Residential school students were re- al support. nity. “There is more to life than mak- moved from the family nucleus and had Elsie went to residential school for one ing ends meet” she reminds me. Satis- no adults to nurture them with hugs and year only. For the rest of her childhood, faction and inner peace are a kind of loving words. The children were beaten if she was brought up by her grandparents, richness; family ties are wealth. “My they spoke their language and girls were experiencing many of the ancient tradi- family is very close knit, and I am very not allowed to speak to their brothers at tions. For Elsie, territory, family, and cul- thankful for that.” Stand Up for Mental Health featuring The Funniest Joke in Powell River? David Granirer & Eufemia Fantetti Win a pair of tickets to the show & a copy of David’s book if you plus two Powell River comics! submit one of the three funniest jokes! Information or to submit -AX #AMERON 4HEATRE s !DULTS s 3ENIORS3TUDENTS your joke: Lin Johnson at 604 486-0114 or [email protected] 4ICKETS AVAILABLE AT "REAKWATER "OOKS OR AT THE DOOR A fundraiser presented by the Powell River Schizophrenia Society reat y NEW LOCATION T our mom like a New Extended Hours! OCEANSIDE FINANCIAL IBTNPWFE Goddess into WESTVIEW AGENCIES at Crossroads Village
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8 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 Native son returns home Sean Percy joins Powell River Living team by Se(! P5rcy Why he left his home in the South to roam ‘round the Pole, God only knows. —Robert Service, in THE CREMATION OF SAM MCGEE here are a million reasons for a Powell River boy to come Thome. Mine are aged two and four. Though I have not lived in Powell River for almost a decade, it has always been home. My time away has been spent in the little community of Hay River, Northwest Territories (population 3600). Each summer, and occasionally in spring and winter, I returned to Powell River to visit friends and family, and, twice, to be with my wife when she bore our children where we could be close to family. I was born and raised here. My parents are here. My wife’s parents and siblings are here. So the decision for us to move back to Powell River is far from surprising or unexpected. However, as I prepared to leave Hay River, I realized that a piece of me will remain in the North. Northerners often say that if you make it three winters in the North, you’re a lifer. While that’s clearly not true in my case, I can see why they say that. Leaving the North was not easy. Robert Service wrote of the North, “There’s a land—oh, it beckons and beckons, And I want to go back—and I will.” And I suspect he’s right. I’ll probably go back to the North, but only for a visit. LAST REAL WINTER: The Percy family in Hay River, NWT. From left Powell River has once again become home, and I couldn’t be Lauri, with Isaac, Sean and Ella. happier to have it so. Firstly, I’m thrilled that my daughter, who turns two years old this month, and my son, four, will grow up close to their that even if I left, I’d one day come back to this beautiful com- grandparents. There’s a heritage they can receive from their munity. And I have. Twice. grandparents that is very special. Add to that the free babysitting I first left in 1994 to spread my wings, both with a career available from grandparents, uncles, aunts, and cousins, and we as a reporter and to serve where there was a greater need for have a winning team. If parenting were a hockey game, we just Jehovah’s Witnesses, in Hay River, Northwest Territories. But I got backed up by the entire lineup of the Pittsburgh Penguins lasted only a year in the North, as my roommate’s sister caught (sorry Ottawa fans.) my eye and lured me back home to Powell River. We were mar- Secondly, there’s the living in Powell River. Unlike many of ried in 1997. Fortunately, the Powell River News was willing to my schoolmates, who couldn’t wait to get out of town, I knew take me back again, this time as a senior reporter. Two years
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POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 9 later my wife and I decided it was time to lishing industry draw clear lines between really head out on our own, and again we “advertising” and “editorial,” most read- looked North. I left the Powell River News ers don’t make the distinction in the same for the second time in 1999, and that ven- way, and with good reason. Advertising erable newspaper closed down just a few is information important to readers. The months later. store hours or sale details can be just as The Hub, the newspaper in Hay River, important to one reader as the insightful also took me back, this time as managing article on the latest industrial or social de- editor. Since the publisher had moved to velopment may be to another. Calgary, I was left to more or less run the Isabelle Southcott was a former co- place, and oversaw the shift from dark- worker at the Powell River News, and I rooms, film and wax paste-up to digital had always viewed her as a bit of a big cameras, computer pagination, direct-to- sister. When she headed out on her own plate printing and full-colour reproduction. to build Powell River Living, I was delight- I picked up a lot of experience, knowledge, ed for her, and offered what little gems of and, if I may toot my own horn a little, a knowledge I had gathered in my northern fistful of newspaper awards in categories experience. I was also, I admit, a little jeal- from feature writing to sports to advertis- ous. The magazine seemed like such an ing to photography. We even operated a exciting project. So when the opportunity little photo studio on the side. arose to join the team with my move back The Hub also gave me the chance to ex- to Powell River, I was thrilled. perience what I had previously viewed as In the coming months, I’ll help connect the “dark side” of publishing—advertising. you with some of Powell River’s great busi- But the more time I spent with advertisers nesses. I’ll also share with you some div- and the business community, the more I SPRING BREAKUP: Little Ella's first, and ing and outdoor recreation activities, and realized how important that information last river breakup of yes, the Hay River. other adventures in Powell River living. was to readers. Whereas we in the pub- Will she even remember? It’s great to be back.
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10 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 Opportunities for family care home providers By V(l5 any of us take for granted the simple Powell River Mental Health and Addic- ager of Mental Health and Addictions. Mnecessities that make our lives com- tions has had tremendous success and “There is not a lot of turnover and we fortable. Sadly, individuals with a serious some clients have found a home that find that clients are being placed suc- and persistent mental illness face complex they can enjoy for years to come, often cessfully for years in the same home. We challenges. You can’t turn on the TV these becoming part of a new family. One are now in a position to fund more care days without hearing about people with client is quoted as saying that “these homes and are asking families/individu- mental illness and it is almost always por- past few years have been the best years als to step forward.” trayed in a negative light. One in ten peo- of my life”. The client’s expenses are Maybe you are wondering what to do ple experience some form of mental illness paid through housing dollars and the with the spare bedroom or suite in your and one out of 100 have severe and persis- family care home provider is compen- home and you want to make a difference tent mental illness. Mental Health Aware- sated as well. This is vastly different in someone’s life. For more information on ness Week, May 5-11, provides a chance to from the images we see on TV from becoming a family care home provider call challenge those negative images. Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Valerie Kastelan at 604 485-3300. In 1998, the Family Care Home Pro- It is not only the clients who benefit gram was created in Powell River after from this program. Paul and Deborah POWELL RIVER ACADEMY OF MUSIC the closing of the only group home. McIsaac have been family care home pro- With housing dollars from the health viders for the past eight years. In those presents authority, families and individuals years they have helped many clients were asked to come forward to help during both short and long term place- and there was an amazing response. ments. Paul says “the bottom line is that With the help of mental health clini- we enjoy living together and experience cians, their clients were matched with a greater dimension to our lives because one of these families. The family care of each other.” Their clients have become home provides a safe and secure home, a “family of friends” and they simply in- sometimes for the first time in the cli- clude the clients in their normal day-to- ent’s life. 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Call 604 485-7115 for your Appointment #15 – 4312 Franklin Avenue POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 11 Donate your dividends By Is(67$l& S/8thc9 owell River’s Marg Simonetta has come up with an innova- Other CAT Scan Campaign fundraisers taking place include a Ptive fundraising idea for the CAT Scan Campaign. book sale fundraiser featuring quality used books from Harbour When the provincial government issues its $100 carbon tax Publishing on June 19 and 20 from 10 am to 4 pm at Nicholas rebate (climate action dividend) in June of this year to every Simons Constituency Office, #109-4675 Marine Avenue. man, woman, and child, Simonetta proposes that everyone in The Powell River Festival of Writers held a silent auction and Powell River takes that cheque and donates it to the CAT Scan raised $391 for the CAT Scan project thus proving that you don’t fundraising campaign. need a huge amount of people to hold a fund raiser., said festival “When it was announced that we would all be getting $100 president Barb Rees. from the government my first thought was I will donate mine At the May 10 CAT Scan Campaign fundraising dinner at the to the CAT Scan campaign. I am putting out a challenge to all Italian Club, the Brooks Jazz Combo, composed of grade 11-12 citizens who use our local hospital to do the same because every students have volunteered to perform. penny helps.” CAT Scan Campaign treasurer Ken Needham hopes the idea catches on. “We really hope we can get some response from this. I was quite thrilled when I heard that Marg was involved with this and wanted to promote this whole issue.” Needham says that people can donate their climate action dividend cheque at any local financial institution and the First Credit Union. “They can go in and sign it over to the CAT Scan account or send us their own cheque,” says Needham. Climate action dividend cheques or any other donation can be sent to the Powell River General Hospital’s CAT Scan Cam- paign, 5000 Joyce Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 5R3 or call 604 485 3211, ext 4349. Meet the Dundee team at various locations around town on June 7. Information on how to donate your Carbon Tax Rebate dividends will be provided through their pamphlets. Powell River Community Radio t:PVS5PXO:PVS7PJDF A Powell River Model Community Project We welcome all potential members, sponsors and volunteers to visit or contact us “Jump Radio” CJMP 90.1 FM 4476A Marine Ave, Powell River BC V8A 2K2 5FMt'BY SHAW CABLE 89.1 [email protected] www.jumpradio.ca SAFEWAY’s mORAL DEPARTMENT has everything you need to say h) LOVE YOU -OMv Happy Mothers’ Day, May 11 OPEN 7 AM – 9 PM 7 DAYS A WEEK s "ARNET 3TREET s 0OWELL 2IVER 12 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 NICHOLAS SIMONS, MLA [email protected] www.NicholasSimons.ca Park ecreation & Cultur “The Complex” Powell River’s Recreation Destination 5001 Joyce Avenue PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SINCE 1975 Family Move for Health Day Sat, May 10 Willingdon Beach 10:30 AM–Noon Come out and join the fun and collect all the stamps for your passport to fitness. Coming this summer “Sound Waves” at the Beach The Complex is accepting applications from interested “Busker Musicians” to perform for the new “Sound Waves at the Beach” concerts this summer at Willington Beach. Summer Camps Can you imagine an entire week filled with games, activities, New Office Hours s Monday to Friday s 8 am – 4 pm crafts and lots of swimming? Register now at the Complex Pier 17, Davis Bay, Sechelt 604 741-0792 to secure your child’s spot. For kids aged 6–12 years. 4675 Marine Ave, Powell River 604 485-1249 Adult Tennis Lessons (age 14+) s 4UESDAY EVENINGS STARTING -AY NEW FOR FALL 2008! s 7EDNESDAY MORNINGS STARTING -AY First Year University Foundation Certificate Interested in joining the Tennis Club or instructing —Powell River, Theme: COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY children’s tennis? 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Blasting wind-shifts money-pit crammed up against another, by a permanent collection of rustic and rocketed into the headsail, quivering the with yet another one forcibly scraping character vessels that rarely left, the re- leech, easing our heel, before knocking alongside of me? maining dock space filled fast. Most sail- us over again. Teresa knelt over the stern, The government dock was always over- boats’ right-turning props walked to port white knuckles squeezing the railing, ash- full in the heat of the summer sailing sea- in reverse, pulling the stern to the left re- en face convulsing as she paid the price for son. Like genetically programmed salmon gardless of the Helmsman’s efforts on the my refusal to turn back from the summer returning instinctively to their spawning wheel. Unfortunately, Westview’s south storm buffeting Malaspina Strait. grounds, schools of holiday-seeking sail- harbour forced a blind forward port turn We were almost abeam Van Anda on ors shed the responsibilities of their lives on entering, and a starboard turn to the Texada Island. A few hundred yards more in Seattle and Vancouver and swarmed right to reverse into any opening…if there and I’d be able to lay Westview on the northward towards Desolation Sound, the were one. mainland shore when I tacked over. I Octopus Islands, and points north. After More often, the unsuspecting skipper knew Tess wanted me to pull in…but the a year of spending money on their boat, discovered a congested tangle of raft- sailing was exhilarating! they were eager to let loose and spend ed power, sail, and commercial vessels Twenty knots howled from the north- some on themselves. Pender Harbour on overflowing the docks and crowding the west, gusting twenty-five. A glorious the lower Sunshine Coast was a favourite minimal channel, necessitating full stop; July sun broke free from behind another destination of most. The Garden Bay Pub, implement plan B. Few seemed to have a towering cumulous, sparkling the wa- and Vancouver and Seattle Yacht Club Plan B. The ensuing chaos as holiday-on- ter. An endless parade of five-foot waves Outstations offered easy moorage, good ly sailors struggled against wind, contrary marched towards us, tossing our little food, and holiday ambiance. Lund, with prop walk, congestion, and inexperience, ship, and my wife’s stomach with their its historic Pub, and the welcoming tran- provided mesmerizing entertainment, un- tumultuous passing, as they hurried im- quility of Thulin Passage were only a long less your vessel lay in the firing line. With perviously southward. Like King Lear’s daysail away. Geographically and logisti- no magnetic allure ashore to offset this tormented soul, my inner struggle mir- cally, Westview couldn’t compete, viewed seemingly permanent situation, most sea- rored the surrounding storm. Stand on, only as an emergency bailout spot, not a borne travellers dismissed Westview from or pull in? destination. their future options. The choice was a no-brainer. We’d Those that did stop in usually found a I didn’t. Westview was exactly what I been to Westview before; there was noth- negative surprise. With Westview’s small wanted. Ambiance is a subjective term. I ing there for the travelling sailor except breakwater-obscured harbour always was comfortable with Westview’s coastal, jam-packed docks, a fish and chip shop, half full with its home-based commercial working-waterfront, small town persona. Visit our website to fill in our online Herondell Renovation BED & BREAKFAST Needs th form Our 20 year of hosting travellers! No beds for unexpected guests? 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So tide of tourists would only flood a few docks could be filtered and absorbed much so, that years later, we bought a seaside blocks around the harbour, and though the existing services in the imme- house for our future retirement. never swell to crest the hills hiding the diate area. They’re only staying overnight But indulging one’s subjectivity does anyway, so really, there’s no need to do not excuse the responsibility to remain anything to cater to them. Perhaps it was objective. People looking in mirrors only my writer’s analytical nature, but despite see themselves. People on holiday bring the welcoming friendliness, I still felt a their ‘selves’ with them. Few leave their sense of dismissiveness, like a tolerated attitudes and preferences at home so that TV commercial interrupting the main en- their holiday experiences will encounter tertainment program of Life. As much an unbiased neutral slate. Like all passing as the tourists couldn’t see through the sailors, I initially saw Powell River with clouded mirror to see the greater Powell tourist eyes, viewed through the limiting River, perhaps the locals too were blinded and clouded prism of Westview, yet Pow- by their own mirror, and couldn’t see the ell River is so much more. potential rewards beyond the trickle of The outdoor spirit thrives on fishing, tourists. boating, canoeing, diving, hiking, camp- Meanwhile, life and obfuscation con- ing, cycling and off-roading amid endless tinue. The northern harbour develop- majestic scenery from Powell to Khartoum ment is derailed, the south harbour Lakes, from Wildwood to Saltery Bay. delayed, and shore-based service devel- Community spirit is evident from the sup- opment ignored, while the main portal port for the Powell River Kings to Katha- through which most visitors pass into umixw, from garden clubs to the Farmer’s this gem of a city continues to skew Market. Yet how many impressionable the welcoming and supportive inten- souls arriving by ferry, bus, or personal tions of its people. From Gibson’s to vessel have judged this pearl of the Coast Nanaimo, and Chemainus to Campbell by the whorled, chipped, rough-edged ex- River, coastal towns have revitalized terior view of its shell—Westview dock? their waterfront to better their image, How many left with a dismissive finality and better their services to both locals not to look again, let alone to look more and tourists alike. Revitalizing doesn’t deeply through this clouded mirror for the mean denying the town’s history, but potential beyond? celebrating it. How can a town with so When I wandered the docks, the fore- magnanimous and majestic a commu- shore, the alleys and through the Ma- nity spirit that its reputation rivals the rine Avenue shops on my many visits, all-encompassing scenery be so lim- I absorbed the paradoxical atmosphere city beyond. Because of the space limi- ited in outlook? How can the decision of friendly people keen to help a pass- tations of the harbour, that tourist tide makers of one of the so-called ‘cultural ing customer, but obviously intent on would never amount to much, so no spe- capitals’ of Canada look at themselves daily activities in a life that would carry cial precautions against flooding need be in the mirror? Or is that the problem— on long after the ‘accidental tourist’ was taken. No special programs or services or they only see themselves? CUSTOMER SATISFACTION INDEX: 98.6% for Pinetree Auto 4487 Franklin Avenue 4 604.485.7676 4 [email protected] +PZDF"WF 1PXFMM3JWFSt 01&/BN o QN %BZTB8FFL POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 15 O! P/w7$1 R%v5r's +(t5rs Is there any finer way to spend a day, an evening or a whole weekend? This should give you a few ideas for the just-arrived spring-soon-to-be-summer weather. Enjoy. 16 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 Here Fishy Fishy Local author’s new book riter Heidi Sullivan has a new book out. “Here Fishy WFishy: Fabulous Fishing Techniques in Powell River Wa- ters,” was released last month and is available at Breakwater Books. “The sport of fishing on the ocean and lakes can be exciting, enjoyable and rewarding in many ways by creating or strength- ening family bonds and making new friends. Knowing what you are doing is fun, especially when you catch fish,” said Sul- livan. Sullivan has been busy teaching fishing workshops about knot tying and casting at Kelly Creek Community School. For more information, call 604 487-4321. ICY WET, AND FUN, TOO: Trigve Grimsrud, 16, participated in Mount Washington's annual Slush Cup last month, capping off a fabulous year of skiing at the mountain. POWELL RIVER’S ONLY WELLNESS DAY SPA SOMETHING FISHY: Heidi Sullivan and her new book, Here Fishy Fishy: Fabulous Fishing Techniques in Powell River Waters. 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The Ancient Egyptians mined emeralds Emeralds belong to the beryl family of in the eastern desert region 2000 years be- minerals, grows slowly within metamorphic fore Cleopatra. During Cleopatra’s time, rocks and is restricted in size by the rock, she claimed the emerald mines as her making large emeralds rare, and costly. own as this was her favourite gem. Some people believe that wearing an In the 16th century, the Spanish Con- emerald brings wisdom, growth, and pa- quistadors were amazed to find the native tience. These qualities are essential for a people wearing emeralds larger and more successful and lasting love which may ex- magnificent than any they had ever seen. plain why the gift of emerald is considered Although the natives attempted to hide discovered and conquered most of them. symbolic of love and fidelity. their emerald mines, the Spaniards soon The Muzo mine, in today's Colombia, Information supplied by Osca Jewellers See us for your gardening needs,organic fertilizers, pet & livestock supplies, fencing, gates, and more! 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Pcel in skills competitions for trades Ickringill won bronze in Welding at the Each student is unique and when they and applied technology at Skills Canada regional competition. discover what they are passionate about competitions this year. Legge is enrolled in Malaspina Uni- amazing things can happen. Representing Powell River in the Re- versity College’s automotive technician For instance, Legge, who won the gold gional Skills Canada Competition last program, a dual credit program between medal in auto service technology at the month were: Zach Legge, Automotive School District 47 and Malaspina. regional competition, went to Nanaimo Service; Colin McKenzie and Travis Chalupiak, who won the silver medal recently planning on handing out his re- Chase, Cabinet Making; James Drake in Culinary Arts, is also enrolled in a dual sume. and Stephan Fogarty, Computer Ani- credit program. “The first door he walked through mation; Chris Chalupiak and Marinna “This is the third year in a row that we was Woodgrove GM and they offered Hansen, Culinary Arts and Danielle have had someone go on to the provin- him work experience and a job af- Ickringill, Welding, said Jim Palm, ca- cials in auto service technology,” said ter he’s finished with his work expe- reer education counsellor for School Palm. “That shows us that the Malaspina rience,” said Palm. “The jobs are out District 47. University instructor Dan Light is doing a there.” Legge won a gold medal in Auto Ser- great job.” Half of Dan Light’s students have job vice Technology and advanced to the Palm said Skills Canada competitions offers already and all his students from provincial competition where he fin- are good because it gives the school dis- the last two years are working at jobs in ished seventh. James Drake and Steph- trict and Malaspina University the oppor- their chosen field. As well, several grad- an Fogarty, won gold in Computer Ani- tunity to shine and show off what the stu- uates have continued their education mation; Chris Chalupiak won silver in dents are doing. and are working on the third year of Culinary Arts; Travis Chase won silver “They are all happy and doing well, their apprenticeships through Malaspina in Cabinet Making; Marinna Hansen they’ve tapped into what they are pas- University. POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 19 By EDm? L5v&E L(rFcGu& Green spring cleaning leaning house is a wonderful way to mune system and be detrimental to your ally mean clean, or does it mean smell- Cwelcome spring into our homes. But health (http://articles.webraydian.com/ ing clean? This was a big one for me—I as you open your cleaning cupboard, take article6440-Antibacterial_Cleaning_Prod- grew up thinking that the smell of Pine a close look at what you find inside. Are ucts_Harmful_To_Your_Health.html). Sol or lemon-scented all-purpose cleaners you using non-toxic cleaning products and Furthermore, there’s a lot we don’t know meant that something was clean. It took practices? If you aren’t, you might want about what’s in the cleaners we bring into a while for me to believe that something to consider it—for your family’s sake, as our home because, incredibly, companies could be clean and not smell at all. well as for the earth. are not required to list all the details (see The shift to natural cleaners can be a Off-gasses from toxic cleaning products http://www.cbc.ca/consumers/market/ big change, but you, your family, and are one of the major contributors to poor files/home/cleaners/). Don’t be caught in the earth will be healthier for it. Here are indoor air quality, according to Health the trap of thinking that if it’s being sold in some tips to help you get started: Canada (other sources include new fur- stores, it must be safe to use. At one time 1 Go back to the basics. Baking soda niture, carpets and paint). Poor air qual- DDT was considered a wonder-chemical and vinegar have served very well for ity contributes to asthma and allergies of and “experts” recommended that it be decades. These natural cleaners can varying severity. But it’s not only air qual- sprayed on the walls of children’s rooms be used for a whole slew of cleaning ity these cleaners endanger. We all know to keep mosquitoes away. challenges. Vinegar (or club soda) is a to keep them out of children’s reach— For decades before us our parents and great cleaner for glass or mirrors. Bak- why? Because if they swallow them, they grandparents cleaned their homes with ing soda is a great deodorizer—sprinkle will likely die. We all know to wear gloves products that mostly came from their it on carpets before vacuuming, in the when we are using them—why? Because kitchen shelves—old standbys like bak- cat’s litter box, or in combination with if they touch our skin, they may cause ir- ing soda and vinegar. Natural cleaners are vinegar to clean and deodorize drains. ritation or burns. Organizations including better for a number of reasons. First, they 2 Use equal amounts of borax and bak- the American Lung Association to Health don’t provide the off-gasses mentioned ing soda scented with lemon or pepper- Canada to the Environmental Protection above. Second, they don’t leave dangerous mint essential oils for a wonderful all- Agency warn that using chemical clean- chemicals behind on kitchen counters and purpose cleaner for countertops, sinks, ers without proper ventilation can lead other places where they can be absorbed bathtubs and more. to severe breathing difficulties, dizziness into our food and bodies. Third, they 3 Stay away from disposable cleaning wipes, and a plethora of other lovely side effects. can go down the sink without a second mops and dusters. Use rags from old Why are we keeping these toxic items in thought. Being non-toxic, they won’t pol- clothes and a mop that you can use re- our homes? Because they’re only way to lute the environment around your home peatedly instead. get rid of all the horrible germs that give when they leave. And fourth, if you make 4 If you opt to buy natural cleaners in- us colds, flus and other horrifying deadly them yourself, they’re much cheaper. stead of making your own, read their la- diseases? Hardly. But, do they work? There’s no doubt bels carefully. Some good companies to The first thing we need to consider is that switching to natural cleaners requires look out for include Seventh Generation, whether it is even healthy to live in a a change in mindset. Non-toxic cleaners Ecover, Nature Clean, Simply Clean, Pink home that is “cleaner than clean”. Many will not dissolve the dirt and grime you Solution and Citra-Solv. of the cleaning products available for sale find around your house, so there is defi- 5 Some great books which include reci- in stores today declare themselves to be nitely more elbow grease involved. You pes and ideas for green cleaning: Clean “antibacterial”—they will rid your home may need to do some searching around House, Clean Planet by Karen Logan; of every germ that dares to live there. for alternatives—some natural cleaners Ecoholic by Adria Vasil; and Green But scientists have argued that elimi- definitely work better than others. You Housekeeping by Ellen Sandbeck. nating your environment of all bacteria may also need to change the way you Good luck, and happy, healthy spring can actually endanger your natural im- think about what clean is—does it actu- cleaning! 3-Ton 4x4 Dump Truck, Rubber Tracks Excavator & Bobcat Wheel Loader s $RAINAGE DITCHING s /IL TANK REMOVAL s %XCAVATIONS s "ACKlLLING s ,ANDSCAPING s 4RUCKING s ,OT CLEARING s 7ATER 3EWER s 2ETAINING WALLS s $ELIVERY OF s ,IGHT DEMOLITION s 3TORM 3ERVICES s 0ONDS SAND GRAVEL SOILS OWNEROPERATOR s Brent McClinchey FREE ESTIMATES office 604 483-9476 s cell 604 414-8495 20 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 By Is(67$l& S/8thc9 Don't worry, be happy ave you ever notice how some peo- In 2005 I was fortunate enough to Hakuna Matata. This Swahili phrase Hple always seem to be happy? They win a Canadian International Develop- means “no worries” and it was popu- have a smile on their face, say a friendly ment Agency journalism award. Because larized around the world by the Disney hello and have this inner glow that’s hard of this, I was given the opportunity to movie, The Lion King, where living for to explain. Do you suppose it’s because travel to Tanzania to learn about CIDA's the present and leaving memories in the they have no worries, no financial pres- international cooperation and develop- past became a key phrase and lesson in sure or stress in their lives? Do you think ment projects. I learned many lessons the movie. it's because their lives are absolutely and while in Africa and was struck time and We make choices in life every single positively perfect? time again by how happy and how genu- day. We can choose to be negative or an- Or do you suppose that they have dis- inely friendly the African people seemed gry or we can choose to be positive and covered how to live a positive and happy despite the fact that they were living in happy. We can choose to see the good in life? How to focus on the good rather than people or we can look for the bad. We can the bad? begin the day in a grumpy mood because We all have stresses and worries but we weren’t ready to get up when the some people are able to cope with them SuccH #s I* t"& kJ t- alarm clock went off or because it is rain- better than others. Some people can leave h(4%nH. H(4%nH #s ing and it was supposed to be sunny. But their jobs at the office and let go of trou- remember, one negative thought leads to bling thoughts while others let problems t"& kJ t- 0uccH. If K/L another negative thought and if you let it, eat away at them. pretty soon your whole day will seem like Letting go is one of life’s lessons that is l/v& @(. K/L (r& dM%nN, an insurmountable chore. often difficult to learn. Begin the day in a positive frame of There’s this tale about problems that K/L 2%$1 6& 0uccHf81. mind, smile at the world and the world goes like this. If you had a group of peo- will smile at you. —Albert Schweitzer (1875-1965) ple and asked them to throw their prob- It’s all about attitude. Change your at- Theologian; physician; Nobel Peace Prize winner lems into a pile in the middle of the room titude, change your life. So when you get and then choose a set of problems most up tomorrow morning ask yourself, “Am people would dive in to get their own. It poverty. Politeness seemed ingrained in I going to be the kind of person everyone seems that as humans, we are more com- adults and children. Friendly smiles were wants to talk to or will I be the grouch? fortable dealing with the known rather everywhere. 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Then came Ko- dog wears a tag I can a half feet tall and you kanee, a German Shepard who knew his reunite dogs and own- took off running Ap- way around town. Not too long after he ers and it feels good to pollo would be hot on came into my life he showed up at the do this. Echo, Butch, your tail. He came with back door of the Complex to wait for me to Daisy and Jessie are a this behaviour, not the finish work at the pool. He would also visit few of the canines that most desirable but he his friend Marlow who lived a kilometre have wandered away REUNITED: Bylaw enforcement officer “Frankly” only caught away from us, his mother who lived be- from their homes that I Garry Palmquist, with with Kayla and up with one runner. side Edgehill store and his sister Sai, who have reunited with their Suzanne Rowell’s daughter, Chloe. This is a good reason stayed at Willingdon Beach Campground owners. To date we have to keep your dog on a when she was in town. Their sense is in- about 800 dogs licensed in the city. All dogs leash while off your property. Dogs can be credible, it wasn’t the best habits for my that live within the City of Powell River are unpredictable. We think we know what dogs to have but thankfully they never required to wear a license. they are going to do but they may surprise were harmed or caused harm. We didn’t think there would ever be you and it could be an unpleasant result. There are many reasons why a dog may another after Kokanee but then came Ap- Now we have little Coco, a Shiatsu cross. wander—to socialize, to seek out food, or pollo an older large dog adopted through She is stretched out beside me with her cat, because they are curious. We work to en- the SPCA. Appollo was a Saint Bernard- Dash. Yes she has a cat for a companion. She sure their security and safety but they do Lab cross, with an oversized tongue that wears a licence and I hope that it is some- get out. In my job as support for the City’s hung out the side of his mouth. He wan- thing that we never have to test. Purely Refreshing Water COFFEE/TEA Advancing the way water IS–Going full circle t0SHBOJD *1, ÊUÊ- ÊUÊ ÊUÊ ,ÊUÊ /9 t'BJS5SBEF ÃÌ vviVÌÛiÊ+Õ>ÌÞÊ-ÕÌà t1BQFS1SPEVDUT t+BOJUPSJBM 7>ÌiÀÊ-ÞÃÌiÃÊUÊ ÌÌi`Ê7>ÌiÀ AARON SERVICE & SUPPLY t"DDFTTPSJFT 7>ÌiÀÊ/iÃÌ} 604 485-5611 4703 Marine Ave FRVJQNFOU COAST AUTO CENTER Auto Sales Specializing in: Tires, Brakes, Exhaust & Front Ends 4494 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 3A6 Tel 604 485-7927 8 Fax 604 485-7985 Giroday & Fleming ICBC & Personal Injury Claims Barristers and Solicitors ' Automobile, motorcycle & pedestrian claims Shirley E. Giroday, B.A., LL.B. ' Local professional experience with severe injuries Ian Fleming, B.A., LL.B. Helen M. Anderson, B.A., LL.B. (Associate Counsel) Our business is to help people advance their claims ' 4571 Marine Avenue Call us for a free first consultation 22 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 Dinner by Willingdon Beach Check out The Beach Hut’s new menu By Is(67$l& S/8thc9 he Beach Hut is truly a family affair these days with both Ja- that the Beach Hut was for sale. Jeff was working in Calgary but Tnet and Jeff LaMarsh and their two children Greg and Jillian despite the distance, they were able to purchase the business. all working in the business. The couple is no stranger to the food business. “Jeff used to The LaMarsh family moved to Powell River from Ponoka, Al- work as a cook years ago and I worked in the hospitality indus- berta in December 2006 after falling in love with the community try for 15 years before I started teaching.” while vacationing here. Since the couple opened The Beach Hut for business on March “We came to Powell River to check it out and my husband 16 this year they’ve had nothing but good response. “People are was offered a job at the mill while we were on the ferry on the glad to see that we are staying open through the day. We’re fo- way here!” said Janet. “We stayed for three weeks and just fell cusing on good burgers and good ice cream. To us, less is more. in love with it.” We want to do what we do well and we want to be able to serve At the time, Janet was working as a teacher’s assistant for our customers quickly.” elementary school students in Alberta so she had to go back to Along with locally made salmon burgers, The Beach Hut is work at the end of August. “My husband stayed and worked at now exclusively serving Nestles ice cream. Hours are 8 am to 8 the mill with Island Scaffolding.” pm at this time of year. Janet began to think about moving and decided to see what would happen if she put their house in Alberta up for sale. It sold. “We were due for a lifestyle change and we liked the life- style here.” 4471 Joyce Avenue Powell River, BC V8A 3A8 6945 RETASKIT CRT $485,500 Three-bedroom home, plus deluxe woodworking shop, ocean view, privacy, located in a prime residential area of Westview. Very little tra!c, quiet cul-de-sac. The kitchen features handcrafted oak cabinets, open and bright breakfast nook viewing northwest down the strait. There are many features packed into this immaculate custom built home. Two FOR THE BEST VIEW IN TOWN: Try picking up a meal at The Beach ensuite baths plus a full main bath to accommodate your busy family. Hut. Janet LaMarsh and her children Greg and Jillian also work in Call John Zaikow today. the business. [MLS 6598] Take Advantage of the power behind Jeff found a nice house for sale in Powell River and Janet mls.ca looked at on line and they bought it. “By December 29, 2006 604 485-7788 we were on our way.” The following December, Janet noticed WEBSITE: www.powellriverhomes.com A world of God couldn’t be everywhere, wines in your so he made mothers. God saw that mothers needed neighbourhood. a little help, so he made wine. WESTVIEW U-Vin U-Brew Ltd. Happy Mother’s Day Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm or to 8 pm by appointment GIFT CERTIFICATES FOR MOM AVAILABLE POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 23 24 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 City of Powell River 2008 – 2012 Financial Plan McGregor Building The City of Powell River proposed Five-Year Financial Plan 2008-2012 was presented 6910 Duncan Street to the public at a meeting held on Thursday, 17 April 2008 at the Recreation Complex. Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 The Financial Plan is compiled based on the best information available at the time Tel 604 485-6291 Fax 604 485-2913 of preparation. This is a working document subject to amendments as directed by www.PowellRiver.ca Council. Further information is available on the City’s website: www.powellriver.ca Where are your tax dollars Schedule A being spent? The City of Powell River provides 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 many services to its citizens. The REVENUE $ $ $ $ $ majority of taxation and fees are spent on providing services Municipal property taxes 13,218,251 13,091,897 13,456,569 13,884,648 14,340,378 including: Fire and Emergency Utility taxes 433,117 449,300 467,272 485,963 495,682 Services, RCMP, Bylaws, Parks Grant in lieu of taxes 119,257 126,445 130,238 134,146 138,170 Recreation and Culture, Gov- ernment Administration, Public Sewer levy 2,258,760 2,326,523 2,396,318 2,468,208 2,542,254 Works, Waste Disposal, Engi- Water levy 1,393,000 1,434,790 1,477,834 1,522,169 1,567,834 neering, Development Services, Transportation, Water system Sale of services 3,892,325 4,167,096 4,506,683 4,572,334 4,639,069 and Sewer system. Other revenue 1,062,072 764,560 808,256 813,418 820,652 Additionally: Government grants 5,991,895 693,832 695,832 697,832 699,832 s 4HE #ITY SPENDS FUNDS ON Return on investments 482,150 509,933 515,032 520,183 525,384 statutory expenditures (audit 28,850,827 23,564,376 24,454,034 25,098,900 25,769,256 of financial records, Annual Report, other reporting EXPENDITURE requirements); General Government 4,894,361 4,933,618 5,039,564 5,184,745 5,244,685 s #ITY CONTRIBUTES FUNDS TO ORGA- nizations that provide services Transportation Services 3,354,098 3,456,211 3,399,505 3,490,890 3,584,813 to the City and its citizens Environmental & Public Health 363,172 371,597 379,772 388,127 396,666 (Tourism, Library, Museum, Protective Services 4,312,958 4,413,510 4,531,896 4,649,464 4,770,113 Economic Development); s #ITY TRANSFERS FUNDS INTO Water supply 1,008,971 997,071 1,017,012 1,037,353 1,058,100 reserves to be spent at a Sewer services 1,365,623 1,320,321 1,369,727 1,374,122 1,424,604 later date; Parks, Recreation & Culture 3,532,010 3,627,131 3,712,918 3,788,239 3,879,992 s #ITY MAKES DEBT INTEREST AND principal payments; Debt interest payment 356,137 291,387 792,025 789,660 769,660 s #ITY SPENDS FUNDS ON CAPITAL Capital & Carry Forwards 14,410,542 9,084,500 3,099,772 2,654,198 3,249,640 improvements; s #ITY TRANSFERS FUNDS TO LIABILITY 33,597,872 28,495,346 23,342,190 23,356,798 24,378,274 accounts as financial obliga- NET REVENUE (EXPENDITURE) (4,747,045) (4,930,970) 1,111,843 1,742,101 1,390,983 tions arise; s 4HE #ITY GENERATES REVENUES Transfer to reserves/surplus 2,192,681 1,959,854 1,717,599 1,703,595 1,683,866 from most of the services, but Transfer from reserves & surplus 3,473,823 687,650 1,080,400 655,656 627,527 in many cases, the expendi- Issuance of debt 3,819,172 6,500,000 - - - tures must be supported by taxation; Debt principal payment 353,269 296,826 474,644 694,162 334,644 s #ITY INVESTS ALL FUNDS THAT POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 BALANCE 0 0 0 0 0 are in reserves and funds 25 collected that will be spent at a later date. VISIT www.powellriver.ca FOR MORE INFORMATION By K%P M%$l5r hanks to everyone who contacted the chamber office after vice. Westview Agencies mission statement is to provide the Tthe last issue to give me your business news. Lots of changes best possible insurance coverage, reasonably priced, written by are happening and it’s great for the Chamber to know, so that financially sound insurance companies and tailored to your spe- when residents and tourists ask I can give them lots of recom- cific needs. mendations and resources. Need your blinds cleaned or repaired? Check out Nu-Brite First off, congratulations to Mark Dollevoet of the Powell Riv- Venetian Blind Store located at the corner of Joyce and Marine er Brick store for being awarded the Franchise of the Year award Avenue. Just behind Thunder Bay store. They would love to at the company’s annul meeting in Edmonton, Alberta. hear from you at 604 485-2919. Tourigny and Marce, Wood Artisans is a new workshop/ Knight Piésold Consulting are the lead engineering and envi- studio/gallery. They are located at 5287 Manson Avenue, just ronmental consultants to Plutonic Power. They have just joined two blocks north of Edgehill Store. Dominique Tourigny is a the Chamber and looking forward to setting up a local office. 35-year Master Cabinetmaker and his wife Brenda Marce, a vi- They hope to be active in the community and are employing a sual artist. Together they have created Powell River’s first “Wood number of local and First Nations subconsultants and service Only” art gallery offering furniture, home décor items, crema- providers. tion urns and wonderfully unique gifts. If they don’t carry what After visiting family in Powell River several times, Barb Ouel- you’re looking for they can make it. Open from Tuesday through lette fell in love with this friendly, thriving community and moved Saturday 10 am to 4 pm or by appointment call 604 483-4428. from Calgary last year. As an accounting technician with 35 years Westview Agencies is happy to welcome Greg Babcock as a experience, Barb registered Barbara A. Ouellette Accounting new employee. You may remember him from Myrtle Point Golf Services. Her forte is setting up Simply Accounting systems and Club. Greg has been with Westview Agencies for 4 months now training small business owners to do their daily accounting. Barb and is now a Level 1 Licensed Insurance Broker. Greg would be has done troubleshooting and has done forensic accounting. She glad to help you with any of your insurance needs. Westview works independently or in tandem with the client’s accounting Agencies is in the process of installing a new computer soft- firm to initiate, simplify, cleanup, replace or upgrade systems. ware program in order to enhance product offerings and ser- Call Barb at 604 485-9697 or email [email protected] Tickets for the Powell River Youth Ambassador pageant are on sale at the Complex. Local businesses and groups support the nine youth in this year’s program. On Saturday, May 17 the Coastal Antiques & Collectables new Royalty will be crowned. formerly Coastal Liquidators Do you have any changes within your business you want Powell River to know about? New managers, new owners or are you mov- Now OPEN in our new location ing locations? Call me at the Chamber office at 604 485-4051 and we 7030 Alberni Street, in the ScotiaBank Plaza will get your info in the next issue of Powell River Living. Annual Pageant: May 17th, 7pm / Evergreen theatre Tickets on sale now at the Complex Great selection of One-of-a-Kind Items Mother’s Day at the Bistro Grand re-opening of Special Brunch Menu High Tea 9 am–noon 1:30–4 pm Sue’s Tea Cosy Tuesdays Within the store 4BU .BZto All-U-Can-Eat Fish ‘n Chips Come in for Complimentary Tea & Goodies! Fridays Ribs 16.95 STORE HOURS Early Bird Special 5VFTUP4BUtBNoQN 4722A Marine Avenue 3.99 Bacon & Eggs 26 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 The village of Cranberry Lake By G5Qy Gray he village of Cranberry Lake was dragged, kicking and Tscreaming into the 1955 amalgamation of the four commu- nities (Westview, Townsite, Wildwood) to form the Municipality of Powell River. The reason for the reluctance was that Cranber- ry had $4,200 in the bank and the other three had none. There- fore, the question was “What’s in it for us?” For 10 years after the event, village seniors met every Saturday morning at Jack Hanna’s Quality Printing shop to bemoan the loss of Cranberry’s independence and how the folks in Westview were ripping them off. The same complaints were aired monthly at the Cranberry Ratepayers Association meetings. However, most were ignored at the council table. For years Cranberry residents enjoyed telephone service, a good water supply, paved roads, a transparent village commis- sion and a strong tax base. Businesses thrived in the community DOWNTOWN IN 1931: Part of Cranberry's business district, almost of 1,500 (1955 census) with its well-stocked general store (Bosa 80 years ago. Photo courtesy Powell River Historical Museum Mitchells); a bowling alley, pool hall, a roller skating rink and in the wintertime an outdoor ice rink on Cranberry Lake. with a view of building homes. An orchard was planted where The community was incorporated as a village in 1942. First the veteran’s houses now stand and soon a farm came into be- commissioners were Ray Weaver (to become first reeve of the ing supplying the settlers with fresh milk and meat. Cranberry Powell River Municipality), Norman MacIntosh, and Jimmy Ford was on its way! (replacing Al Alsgard). Helping the commission run the village One of the attractions for people to move into the community were Jack Brooks, H.J. Parry, Archie McKenzie, Bon Gela, Ernie was it was far enough away from the noise and smell of the Liebenschel, R.S.W. (Bob) Johnson, secretary who eventually mill which by this time was well underway. Another was the became the first secretary of the future municipality. In the early 1930s the Cranberry Ratepayer’s Association came into play and as Bessie Banham, the reigning scribe of the era remarked: “The organization was noted for its lively meetings.” That description would fit even today. The formation of the as- sociation was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tracey. The executive chosen was Archie McGeachy, president; Mrs. Tom Haddon, Vice-president; and charter members were Ernie Stocks Provincial Bonds Liebenschel, Ed Bernier, Henry Culos, H.J. Parry, Ernie Maple Mutual Funds GICs and Ernest Brooker. Corporate Bonds Money-market funds The organization started the ball rolling to obtain light and Government of RRSPs water for the district when, in 1930, electricity became available Canada Bonds to the outlying district from the Powell River Company. This …and much more! initiative resulted in the formation of Cranberry Light and Water District. H.J. Parry, Arthur Longstaff and Eddie Goddard were And now the first trustees. serving co!ee Cranberry Lake gained its name from the lush berries that in Powell River flourished in the marshy lowlands surrounding the small body Join me for a monthly of water. Sliammon people had harvested the fruit for years be- Roundtable discussion at my o!ce. fore three prospectors; George Smarge, Magnus P. Olson and We’ll share ideas about current events, the George McFall came looking for mineral deposits in 1910. economy, investing and a few cups of co"ee. Early Townsite settlers soon found that the juice from the Our next meeting is Thursday, May 29 at 7:00 pm cranberries was a welcome addition to their sparse supplies, The co!ee’s on me! which came up the Coast by barge and scow from Vancouver or Seattle. However, there was plenty for all, even the bears who came out for a feed. Meanwhile the three intrepid prospectors discovered a likely deposit and filed a claim for a 52-acre min- eral claim. A road was pushed through but the enterprise failed after the claim was cancelled when the mining inspector found the deposit was mica, not feasible for mining. The road they constructed to connect with the Townsite proved to be the incentive pioneers needed to look at the area POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 27 land was cheap and there was plenty of it. ry Road. Four stores moved in and Cran- supported this suggestion to have the Smarge was one of the first to build then berry had a business center Townsite assume municipal responsibility. his partner McFall constructed a house The stores were Haddads Dry Goods, The idea grew legs and soon amalga- nearby. Unfortunately, both houses were Farrara’s Grocery Store, A. Smith, a mation was on everyone’s list of things destroyed by fire in 1915. butcher and Alsgard Furniture Store to think about. Over the next few years’ Undaunted by the loss Smarge moved to (which burned down in 1929). Because meetings were held in the four communi- Wildwood while McFall built on the other of the lack of available water in the dis- ties, which would be affected. Pros and side of the lake, planted another orchard, trict many homesteads were destroyed cons of ratepayers and village committees raised pigs and established a dairy. Owing by fire. Fires became so frequent that a were discussed and finally, after nearly a to the shortage of milk McFall only sold volunteer fire department was organized decade, a caretaker council was named to mothers with babies. Nobody gave up by Ernie Liebenshel. He became the first on Oct. 15, 1955. W.G. Harris was elect- easily in those early days when “make- chief and businessmen purchased hoses ed reeve of this council. Other members do” was the order of the day. and equipment. Later a truck and more were: J.S.P. Johnson, B.M. Macintyre, Ed Perhaps the most significant event that Bernier and R.S. Lyons. A date (Dec. 21) ensured Cranberry’s future was the start was set for an elected municipal council. of the Cranberry Road, connecting Pop- Ray Weaver nosed out J.P. Dallos for the lar Street in the Townsite to what was to office of reeve. Others elected were Molly become the main street of Cranberry. If McLaren, Jimmy Court, Bob Gela, both anyone today complains of potholes, they Cranberryites, and Ted McComber. should know what their forefathers put up When the municipality was settled in with on the road to Powell River. It was and started spending money Cranberry built over mud and sand. Over the bog Lake’s worst scenario came true. On at the top of the hill 18-foot cedar blocks a per capita basis, Westview used the were put down to add some stability to lion’s share putting in roads, water sys- the road. Planks were laid over the mud tems, streetlights to new subdivisions and and when it rained these boards became not much came back to Cranberry even rafts. If a driver let his vehicle slip off a though $4,200 was their contribution. plank it was a days’ work to get it back up. However, it was a self-contained com- However, it was a passageway no matter munity and what had to be done they how crude, and commercial vehicles were CRANBERRY DAYS FUN: Andy Anderson did themselves and that made Cranberry able to access scows and barges to take (1888 – 1977) participating in the 1968 unique. Self-contained and willing to help their wares to the marketplace. The road event. their neighbours. That sense of together- Photo courtesy Powell River Historical Museum worked the other way also and new entre- ness still holds true and was exemplified preneurs started businesses that flourished in the summer of 1967 when the first Cran- as the area population increased. In 1915, equipment were purchased. Soon W. Ja- berry Days were held at Lindsay Park. Mowat and Wasser built a shingle mill at mieson, an engineer, designed a water This was an idea that emanated from Mowat Bay. A road was built to connect distribution system. the Ratepayers Association and carried with the fledging Cranberry Road so the Around this time, a telephone system out by members of the community. To product could be shipped by scow to Van- was planned but ran into difficulties from raise money for the event Cranberry busi- couver. Unfortunately the mill, which em- regulations banning the use of telephone nessman donated $1 a year. That money ployed five men, shut down in 1919. poles because of high voltage. However meant ice cream; hot dogs and pop could Dr. C.R. Marlatt bought the company that was overcome and a deal was cut. BC be sold at 1930 prices. A parade through and built a lumber mill on the site. With Telephone Co. would bear the expense of the streets of the village to Lindsay Park the increasing population needing houses cutting down the voltage and the district was well attended and most of the com- his company, Local Lumber Co. Ltd. sup- would pay the cost of changing the trans- munity marched along with it. At the park plied most of the lumber. However, when formers. Thus, Cranberry had the first there were bathtub races, tours of the Lake the timber from the Edgehill district ran telephone system in Powell River. aboard Charlie and Gerry Parsons’ house- out logs had to be hauled with a donkey By 1929, Cranberry could boast of a boat “The Queen of Cranberry” and swim- engine from Powell Lake and the added complete shopping district with 21 busi- ming races at Whytes Beach. A great day. expense forced the mill to close. ness establishments. Liebenschel’s Trans- Another annual event was the Park Av- The first subdivision development was fer and Coal business, Scotty’s Transfer enue baby parade, a showcase for babies Parryville, built by H.J. (Bert) Parry who Co. and later Overwaitea Cash & Carry born since the last parade. Parents dressed arrived in town from Vancouver in 1922. store added to the established businesses up, balloons floated over the crowd and He purchased adjacent to Lot 450 and like Tom Ahola’s Hardware Store, Adolph citizens from other communities dropped pitched a tent for the family to live in until Smith’s Butcher Shop and others. by for the celebration. he could build a house. Houses were at a In about 1945, Al Alsgard, publisher of One last word on the Amalgamation. A premium at that time so Parry put in a few the Powell River News and Town Crier, quote by James D. Baird, deputy inspec- small cottages and rented them out. Nearly made a disquieting suggestion. In an edi- tor of municipalities from Victoria: “Local everyone who came to Cranberry in those torial he floated the idea of amalgamation government is the cornerstone of democ- days spent some time in Parryville, which of Powell River, Westview, Cranberry Lake racy in the nation. Only by a strong and became the center of town. and Wildwood. The Powell River Co., united local administration can we hope His next venture was a business block which was going to get out of the real es- to have a healthy municipal, provincial or built in front of his home facing Cranber- tate business because of the high taxes, federal government.” 28 POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 The most important job of all By W5ndy Ad(Rs have often pondered the fact that in our society, we need a Each month, Powell River Living brings you A Taste of Toastmasters, Ilicense to drive, a license to hunt, car dealers have licensed sharing some member's speeches. Learn more from Jim Petrie, mechanics to fix our vehicles, a University degree and certificate 604 485-4355; or Kevin Wilson, 604 483-9052. to teach—every occupation I can think of has some amount of training. We even prepare expectant parents for giving birth, cannot take full credit for our great thinkers, they came to us with the providing free prenatal courses. In the hospital you are taught skills they needed before they even entered kindergarten. how to feed, change and bathe your newborn. Then there are Finally, it was my turn to honour the students in my class the follow up visits to weigh, measure and assess the baby’s with their certificates. I walked my six little ones to the front general health. But then what? When it comes to actually rais- of the gym. And then I felt myself stepping up to an imaginary ing our children, one of the most important jobs of all, our soci- ‘lectern’. I faced the parents and said: ety doesn’t provide any formal training in being a parent. As we recognize these children today for their critical thinking If there were a course in parenting, what would a parent need skills, we also need to recognize the parents as you are the first to know? What can we teach prospective parents about raising teachers of your children. their children? What is really important? You have nurtured them and cared for them. The answers to my questions came to me at a most peculiar spot— You have talked to your children about the world around them— at an awards assembly last spring. Each month we recognize the stu- creating a wealth of background knowledge. dents for various academic and social achievements. This particular You have listened to them. month our focus was Critical Thinking Skills. Being the grade one You have allowed them to play and have played with them. teacher, I sat and watched the other teachers present their awards You have given them opportunities to explore and have explored (they save the best for last I tell my students). Many of the students with them. I had taught in years past were recognized, not for the first time. I You have read to them. started to look at the audience—the parents of these thinkers’. We And you have loved them. as teachers are certainly responsible for providing an environment It is for all of these things you have done, as the first teachers of that allows children to use their thinking skills, but I know that we your children, that we are able to honour them today with this award. It is for this that we thank you. I turned and quietly stepped down from my imaginary podium. Powell River At first I felt somewhat embarrassed, delivering a sermon no one asked for. But I felt some comfort in finding an answer to some Healthcare Auxiliary of the questions I had been pondering. I now know what every parent needs in order to do the most important job of all. Talking, listening, playing, exploring, reading, nurturing, car- We can do it. ing and loving. You can help. And you did! :$IFNBJOVT5IFBUSF .BZo In 2007, Powell River james taylor 7BODPVWFSt+VMZ Healthcare Auxiliary... We would love to have you join us! s Purchased $334,692 worth of equipment tel: 604.483.3345 cell: 604.483.1408 www.heathertours.com BC Reg. No. 30400 for your hospital; UPCOMING TOUR s Volunteered 56,458 adult hours by 259 people s 23 Candy Stripers volunteered 500.5 hours s For a grand total of 56,958.5 Volunteer Hours! 0QFOBHBJO4VOEBZTtoQN "69*-*"3:%":t.": THANK YOU, POWELL RIVER, FOR YOUR SUPPORT Jane & Terry Boulanger t.BOTPO"WF POWELL RIVER LIVING : may 2008 29 May 2008 Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters: Interested in communication, May 6: Welcoming the Spirit Pole, 9:30 am–2 pm, Willingdon leadership, public speaking? Toastmasters meets every Thurs- Beach. Sliammon hosts its annual Aboriginal Day festivities with day to learn in a fun, supportive way. Jim 485.4355 or Kevin, many activities including weaving, drumming and carving dem- 483.9052. onstrations. 2nd Tuesdays: Living with Cancer Support Group, 1:30–3:30 pm May 8: MS Support Group meets, Malaspina University-College. at Breakwater Books. All cancer patients, survivors and loved ones May 8: Think Peace Video: A portrait of a 21st Century Peace welcome. Info: 1-888-229-8288. Movement. United Church Trinity Hall, 7:30 pm. 3rd Tuesdays: Powell River Garden Club meets at 7 pm at Com- May 9: Salvation Army hosts spaghetti dinner, 6 – 7:30 pm, 4500 munity Living Place. Joyce Ave. May-June: Introductory Stained Glass, Intermediate Stained Glass, May 10: Parish of St David & St Paul Anglican Church has its Moth- Mosaic Stepping Stone, Fusing Workshops and Fused Jewellery er’s Day Strawberry Tea, 1 – 3 pm at the church. Workshops at Q Glassworks. Call early to register, 604 485-7475. May 10: Family Move for Health Day, 10:30– noon at Willingdon May 3: Plant sale, cookie walk & tea. 11 am–2 pm, Powell River Beach. United Church Trinity Hall, 6932 Crofton St. May 11: Eighth Annual Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society May 3: Powell River Lawn Bowling Club Open House starts at Spirit Run. Half-marathon and 20k relay leave the start/finish line noon. 5714 Marine Ave. at 9:30 am, Willingdon Beach. 10k and 5k run/walk start at 10 am. Call 604 485-8488 or visit www.dennistonsociety.com for details. Until May 21: Kelly Creek Community School will hosts water- colour painting sessions. Contact the school at 604 487-9925. May 23 & 24: Gwen Enquist book signings. May 23, 1 – 3 pm at Country Charm for the Home Breakwater Books on Alberni St. On May 24 at the Town Centre with Vintage Flair Mall, 10 am – 4 pm. Meet the author and celebrate her new novel, “Lazy Water.” ~ Gifts! Gifts! Gifts!~ May 31: Therapeutic Riding’s Fourth Annual Renovation Tour, 604 485-3001 11:30 – 3:30 pm. Tickets are $10 and include 15% off at Rocky 102- 4801 Joyce Ave, Powell River, BC V8A 3B7 [email protected] Mountain Pizza that day for lunch. Tickets must be purchased in advance from Overwaitea, River City Coffee or Your Dollar Store With More. June 4: PR Early Childhood Educators present their annual Pre- school Carnival. Gordon Park track, 10 am –noon. If raining, event moves to the Complex. Questions? Call Roxanne at 604 414-9335. Environmental Arboriculture June 8 & 9: Heart & Stroke Foundation Big Bike Ride. t5SFF4FSWJDFTt5SBDL$IJQQFS t"FTUIFUJDBOE$PNNFSDJBMt*OTVSFE Community funds shared ZHENYA LEWIS A number of local organizations shared in the 2008 grants 604 487-0796 from the Powell River Community Foundation. While many groups are eligible, fewer applied this year than expected. 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They are given an analysis sheet and three traits that make Brooks Secondary the kids it’s just a nerdy way for science have to come up with the answer.” School’s Colleen Balzer a special teacher. geeks to have fun.” Bringing science to life is what Balzer “I love what I do. I tell my students at Balzer wants to remove the mystery loves to do. “A lot of my students who have the beginning that I am very passionate from science and make people realize that gone on to study chemistry have been girls about what I do,” Balzer told Powell River science isn’t boring. “Chemistry can be and they are really enjoying the careers Living Magazine. really dry. There’s a lot of math and notes they are heading into in chemistry.” Balzer grew up in Australia and Brazil. “I and more math. You was a missionary kid,” she says. Her fam- need something to ily was based out of Vancouver and she spark it up a bit.” studied at Simon Fraser University, earning For math students, a degree in Chemistry. “I did Co-op educa- Balzer holds Pirate tion in a number of industrial labs and it Math Day. “I teach showed me what I did not want to do. It Math 10 and this is showed me that I needed to get out of the a way to make trigo- lab and that I needed to talk!” nometry interest- After teaching mini university for a ing.” term Balzer realized that she loved teach- Students spend ing kids chemistry. about four classes “I loved up blowing up things,” she preparing for Pirate joked. Math Day. They Balzer began teaching in Powell River make pirate maps in 1993. She teaches Chemistry 11 and with bearings and 12, Math 10, Science 10 and BOSS 10 at compasses and on Brooks. the actual day it- “BOSS is a learning strategies class for self they solve each helping students achieve their full poten- others’ puzzles (the LOVES HER JOB: Chemistry teacher Colleen Balzer loves teaching tial. It is based on teaching students good maps). and sharing her passion for chemistry. strategies to be successful. BOSS is a three- “I do the master year program that begins in Grade 8. map and hide gold Balzer says she uses many BOSS strat- coins that they can trade for goodies. We Balzer is married to Tim who is fin- egies in teaching her other classes. For dress up. It’s a way to celebrate and have ishing up his PhD in military history. instance, she uses a technique called Cor- fun with some of the stuff we have to They have two sons, 6 and 10 years old. nell Notes in teaching Chemistry 11. “It’s do.” When Balzer isn’t busy teaching, she is a specific note taking process that helps Balzer says there’s a lot of material to juggling family life yet she still manages students learn,” she says. cover and it can be overwhelming. “This to find time to make homemade bread— Balzer is passionate about chemistry. helps kids relax a little.” something she perfected while walk- “There is work to it but it can be fun. I In between it all, there are labs and ing the line when the teachers went on bring that into my class.” demonstrations. “Our school board re- strike a few years ago. “I knew money Her grade 11 class celebrates Mole Day ally supports the value of hands-on learn- would be a little tight so I started making each year. “It’s about Avogadro’s number ing. They promote the ability for us to do bread. I made it every day for two weeks. 6.02 x 10 23. On October 23 from 6:02 am meaningful labs and hands-on activities. I walked the line with my friend, Carol to 6:02 pm we celebrate this number.” Balzer also has a section in Chemistry Cawley, the home economics teacher, “Avogadro’s number is really impor- 11 where students participate in a foren- who helped me.” tant in that it quantifies chemistry. So we sic analysis lab. It is based on a crime Balzer still has fun with her bread. “I pledge allegiance to the mole (number) scene. Photos are taken of the “victims” barter it for eggs and have even bartered it and we talk about how important that and on each victim there are traces of lip- for wine. It’s a good gift and I’ve brought it number is because without that number stick, white powder and ink. The scene in for staff who need a little pick me up.” we could not do the chemistry we do to- is set and there are three suspects. “The And kneading bread is always therapeu- day. We sing silly songs, we run about kids come in, they’re given a report and tic especially before or after a busy day in the school saying ‘Happy Mole Day’ and there are crime scene pictures. They have the chemistry lab. 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