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Water use is highest during August, when air temperatures are high e November issue incorrectly Tom Ellis, Deputy Fire Chief, at the stated that as of Jan 1, 2009 controls of Spartan Ladder Truck and outdoor use is at a maximum. In 2007 Powell River residents used – Pumping capacity = 1500 gpm Provincial Legislation says newly 704 lpcpd (litres per capita per day). What does that mean? That is your (gallons per minute) bathtub full to the top 2.5 times! More than double the rest of Canada installed toilets must be dual flush. 5680 lpm (litres per minute) (not including BC). e current requirements are from Part 10 of the BC Building The last of the Code 2006 – this states that water Wrapped joint Just to give you another idea of how much water this is, the community wire wrapped (due to proximity closets cannot exceed 6 litres per Wood Stave pipe of Sanitary Main) of Wildwood alone could fill our recreation complex pool 11 times every – removed in flush. on PVC Water week. That’s a lot of water! 2006 Main to protect quality of water
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Contents: winter 16 Donate the Weight Every issue Winning by losing 5 Update on CAT Scan 5 Inside this issue Our monthly review 17 Outdoor films visit Focus on business Banff Mountain Film Festival 6 Letters 20 Explore Powell River We have fans! 18 Helping Others Snowmobiling the Knuckleheads All year round for Salvation Army 7 Catch the Spirit 21 For Art’s Sake Olympic Torch coming to PR 19 Hall of Famer Romeo and Juliet ballet PR soccer player inducted 8 A horse of another colour 29 KUDOS Local rider offers a better life 22 Open your home Honouring Powell River achievers Choose your family 10 How to make a bed 30 Blast from the Past A humorous step-by-step 28 Fat to fit History of the Chamber Motivated by a photo 11 Charitable giving 32 Family Matters How to make a difference 33 Gift Guide Helping those who can’t help you Ideas from Powell River businesses 13 Home-based business 42 Living Green Colosanto finds a niche 40 Nothing But Sky Keep the holidays eco-friendly new album from Devon Hanley 45 Point of VIU 46 Family Place at TC Mall Paddle for success Open for everyone
Snowshoeing in Therapeutic Riding the Knuckleheads. 47 new novel benefits charity Photo by Andy Evans
Member of the Publisher & Managing Editor Sales & Marketing Isabelle Southcott Isabelle Southcott 604 485.0003 ISSN 1718-8601 Cell 604 483.1786 Associate Publisher We welcome feedback from our readers. & Sales Manager Jennifer Blampin 604 483.2297 Email your comments to [email protected], Sean Percy Sean Percy 604 483.6576 or mail it the old-fashioned way to PR Living, 3932 Manitoba Avenue Graphic Design & Production Powell River, BC V8A 2W6 Robert Dufour, Works Consulting
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Powell River Living : winter 2008 3 this issue our columnists
George Campbell’s Carma Sacree moved humorous column Side home to Powell River 11 Glances appeared in The years ago after travelling Powell River News for the globe for many years John Silver many years. He brightened aboard various cruise For Art’s Sake everybody’s day with his ships. Carma has two 21 offbeat observations of the daughters and shares a passing scene. Besides writing, George was a passion for reading with her whole family. marriage commissioner and is responsible for She also loves to act and sing. uniting many couples. Hailey Sacree loves Ron Diprose, “Dip- to read!! She is a grade Emma Levez Larocque per” has lived in Powell seven student at Grief Point Living Green River for 45 years and Elementary School and lan- 42 works for the Ministry of guage arts is her favourite Forests. He is one of six subject. When Hailey finds directors of the Knuckle- a good book it’s hard to head Winter Recreation tear her away from it. Association. The Knuckleheads area pro- Isabelle Southcott vides some of the best winter recreation Regina Sadilkova is the Family Matters opportunities in Powell River and is open mother of two young chil- 32 to everyone. dren who works for the City of Powell River and tries to Powell River Living is a Gerry Gray was an find time to enjoy the local editor and long-time outdoors. She enjoys read- member of the Powell River columnist for The Powell ing, design and spending Chamber of Commerce & River News. He moved time with her children. Tourism Powell River to Powell River in 1963 www.prliving.ca and worked in the lab of John Silver is a retired professor of den- the Powell River mill for 30 years. He has tistry with a life-long love of opera. He helped also been involved in the Powell River bring the Metropolitan Opera live high-def- Association for Community Living for inition broadcasts to Powell River. His radio many years. program, The Opera Hour, is heard weekly on Powell River’s JUMP Radio. Dawn MacLean enjoys her work at Vancouver Island University, teaching Adult Roger Whittaker is Upgrading, managing the writing centre and safety manager at 3 Leaf coordinating ElderCollege. Her two children Contracting, writer, digital keep her entertained in the car as they rush videographer, husband and from one activity to another. an idea man. People often tell me that motivation doesn't last, and I tell them bathing
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his is the time of year that those of us who celebrate Christmas traditionally pur- T chase stuff, also known as gifts or presents, to give to others as gifts. We wrap these gifts in festive paper, put them beneath a Christmas tree and give them to some- one we care about. Everyone is concerned about the economy these days. Consumers are being cautious and understandably so but still, this is Christmas and we will give gifts. One easy way to save money is to shop at home. Save your ferry fare, out-of-town meal and accommodations costs and check out what our own merchants have to offer. Take a look in our gift guide for some great gift ideas. Plan ahead. Figure out how much you will spend on each person’s gift and stick to it. Not only will you be less likely to overspend but you won’t be stressed out in Janu- ary when the credit card bills arrive. At this time of year, we need to remove our blinkers and look beyond our own world. We need to open our eyes and hearts and think of others. Our story on the Salvation Army is all about helping others now and all year long. As 2008 draws to a close and we look to the future, the Olympic torch comes to mind. An announcement last month about the torch coming to Powell River is gener- ating lots of excitement and you can read about it on page seven. George Campbell’s humorous article on how to make a bed is sure to bring a smile to your face. He always manages to make me chuckle. There’s a lot to do in Powell River. Check out our story about The Banff Mountain Film Festival in January and if your waistband seems a little snug after the holidays, the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society has come up with a fun plan to help you shed those extra pounds! Don’t miss our story on Devon Hanley who just released her first CD, Nothing But Sky. It’s a wonderful compilation of a local songwriter and musician’s work. Powell River Living takes a month off in January but we’re back in February ready to begin our fourth year in business! So until then, we wish you the best of the holiday season and send Christmas bless- ings to everyone in Powell River.
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 5 We welcome feedback from our readers. Letters may be edited for length. Letters may be sent to [email protected], or mailed the old-fashioned way to PR Living, 3932 Manitoba Avenue, Powell River, BC V8A 2W6
To the editor: I have just finished reading your great magazine for Novem- ‘search’ but little luck so far. Ah well, we will keep plugging away. ber 2008. I think that Powell River Living is about the best While every edition of PR Living has been excellent, this one, publication of its type that I have ever run across. As first vice in my opinion, is one of the best. I’m obviously biased be- president of the Senior Citizens Association in Powell river, I cause of the Warren/Leese story, but the coverage concern- was particularly interested in the senior related articles, par- ing the North Harbour is long overdue and very well done. ticularly your editorial item. I’m a boater & am astounded at the misinformation out there Again, thank you for an excellent publication and I wish you concerning the proposal to spend $6M for a new harbour. much success. you’ve probably heard it all so I won’t go on except to say G James Rose ‘Kudos’. I wish you much continued success with PR Living; you’ve got a real winner. Gotta do somethin’ about the photo caption To the editor: editing though…. Many, many thanks for running Gerry Gray’s story about my My very best regards, and thank you again. uncle George in Powell River Living. Geoff Warren With any luck a copy may wind up in the lap of someone who knows where George’s as yet ‘unfound’ two crewmates (Law- rence and McCallum), or their families, might be these days. We’ve tried to get some uK media interest to advertise our
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6 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Catch the Olympic spirit torch coming to Powell River in 2010 By Isabelle Southcott t was with great anticipation and cu- 2009 and complete the cross-country jour- RBC, invite interested individuals to apply Iriosity that a crowd gathered on the ney at Vancouver’s BC Place on February at iCoke.ca or rbc.com/carrythetorch. front lawn of City Hall on a wet and 12, 2010 as it lights the Olympic Cauldron, The 2010 Olympic Winter Games will blustery November day to hear a spe- signalling the start of the Vancouver 2010 be staged in Vancouver and Whistler from cial announcement by Mayor Stewart Olympic Winter Games. February 12 to 28, 2010 and the Paralym- Alsgard. There will be several opportunities to pic Winter Games will take place from “I am thrilled that Powell River has apply for torchbearer spots and the torch March 12 to 21. Visit vancouver2010.com been chosen as one of the celebration relay’s presenting partners, Coca-Cola and for further details. communities for the 2010 torch relay. This significant event comes to us rec- ognizing the many positive facets of our community such as our close re- lationship with First Nations and as a Cultural Capital of Canada. Most im- portantly, this honour recognizes the hundreds of people in our community who reflect the Olympic Spirit by vol- unteering and dedicating their time and energy in our sports, cultural and youth activities.” The Olympic torch will be in Powell River on February 3, 2010, Day 97, of its journey. From Powell River it will travel down to the lower Sunshine Coast. The Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay route will be the longest domestic torch relay in Olympic history, stretching over 45,000 kilometres throughout Canada. Upon its conclusion, it will have been welcomed in over 1,000 communities and passed within one hour of more than 90 per cent of the entire Canadian population. ThE Torch IS coMInG! on November 21, Mayor Stewart Alsgard announced that the 2010 The 2010 Olympic torch relay is over Winter olympic torch relay will thread its way through Powell river on February 3, 2010. 100 days long. It will begin on October 30,
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 7 A home for Radar From rags to riches By Isabelle Southcott This is a sad story. It is the story of a horse and a young woman. It is the story of hunger, disease and neglect. It is the story of love, commitment and hope.
our years ago Sondra Butler and her The horses had been kept in deplorable But horse people can be stubborn. Ffriend Teresa Halliday heard about conditions. They weren’t fed enough; they There’s common sense and then there some horses that had been rescued from weren’t groomed or wormed; their feet is emotion. Sondra’s heart went out to a a horse farm on Vancouver Island. They weren’t looked after. When hay was thrown six-month old quarter horse that was half were horse lovers and wanted to see these in the corral, the bigger horses would eat it starved, covered in lice and full of worms. rescued horses. but the smaller ones wouldn’t get enough. She went home and thought about this “I couldn’t believe it,” said Sondra. “They The horses would sink in the mud which little horse. She talked it over with her were so sad. There was a blacksmith there they had to stand in all day and so they end- boyfriend and family because a horse is from 100 Mile House and he said they should ed up with hoof rot. They were covered in a big commitment and she already owned be put down, don’t even bother with them.” lice, caked in mud, and extremely thin. three horses. Sondra didn’t need another
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8 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 horse but this horse needed her, so Son- matted. Then the work started: visits to Radar has gone from rags to riches. At dra decided to take him. Her friend Teresa the vet, hours and hours spent shaving the Fall Fair in September, Radar, (Doc’s decided to adopt the other horse. the horse, bathing it with special sham- Boston Bear) won several first place rib- “They did not have any energy. They poos to clear the sores and getting rid of bons and the pair won the high point se- could hardly get in the trailer. They were the lice. Special formula had to be fed to nior rider award. so malnourished and all covered in lice.” the horse and a thorough cleaning of the Sondra’s mother was on hand to see The horses had to be quarantined be- hooves.” this performance. “Radar was so grate- cause lice can spread. Bit by bit, day by day, the horses im- ful for all the love and care Sondra had “We had to scrub them down, mud was proved. Sondra’s horse, Radar, a regis- given him, he wanted to show his ap- so caked on them and they were covered tered quarter horse, developed a special preciation by giving the best perfor- in mats. We had to cut mats off their personality and soon the two were in- mance he could. That horse put his stomachs. We couldn’t even worm them separable. whole heart into it and I was in awe to until we got food into their system.” “I love him to death,” says Sondra. “I see the happiness that radiated from Sondra says the horses were in such a was going to sell him but I can’t.” that horse. He made Sondra proud of sorry state that their hooves were literally Radar put on weight, his coat developed him and earned her the highest points rotted from standing in wet mud. a shine and he flourished. in their category.” Sondra’s mother Margareta remembers Her vet, Dr Hall, and blacksmith Mike Many people have been touched by this seeing the horses for the first time. “You Schulkowsky helped with Radar’s recovery story, says Margareta. “ I had to write to could count the ribs. Mud was caked up and today, he is strong and healthy. you about this special horse. It is such a and down each leg. Lice crawled all over “His coat is just gleaming now,” Sondra feel good story, we need more stories like his body and his hair was completely says proudly. “He’s almost 15 hands.” this today.”
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 9 Making the bed More than tucking in sheets and fluffing up pillows! By George Campbell ho makes the bed in your house? (I am assuming, of to tuck the sheets, spread the blankets, and fluff up the pillows. Wcourse, that you live in one of the 86% of Canadian These directions concluded with the statement that the chore homes where the bed gets made every morning.) In our house should be completed in less than ten minutes. Yesterday morn- we started out by agreeing that whoever gets up last has to make ing I decided to try it. After 15 minutes my wife hollered from the bed. This ended up being me, every time. But it turned out the other room, “Aren’t you done yet?” I replied sheepishly, “I’m that my wife didn’t like the way I tucked in the sheets, so she still dealing with step number one.” took over. I am quite pleased about this because I didn’t much Not all of the websites I examined described how to make the like the way I made the bed either. bed. One was entitled, “Bed Bugs Making a Comeback.” Bed Making the bed is a nuisance chore. When you’ve just crawled bugs are small, brown, blood-sucking insects about one quar- out from under the covers in the morning, late for work, making ter of an inch long that like to hide in the crevices and seams the bed certainly seems to be last on the list of priorities. But, when of mattresses. They were prevalent all over the world prior to you’re ready to go to sleep after a long, stressful and wearing day, WW II, then the rise of DDT and other pesticides nearly wiped oh, how sweet it is to turn back the warm blankets on a nicely them out. According to this website, bed bugs are now making a made bed and snuggle under the clean, crisp sheets for some well- comeback in cities like Boston, New York and Chicago. earned shuteye. With this in mind, (and also because I didn’t really I read about this one guy who was checking into a hotel have much else to do) I Googled ‘bed making’ on my computer. in Chicago when a bed bug ran across the register. The guy I was astounded to come up with fifteen million, four hundred promptly cancelled his room reservation telling the desk clerk, thousand websites to do with this annoying little household chore. “It’s bad enough that you have bed bugs in your hotel, but when Apparently making the bed, who does it, and how to do it, looms they come downstairs and check the register to see which room large and important in the minds of many citizens. And under- you’re in, that’s just too much! standably so, because we Another website told the story of a guy who was married to pretty much all sleep in a a neat freak. This woman couldn’t wait to make the bed, scrub bed, and as already noted, and wax the floors, do the dishes, etc. One would think it would prefer one that has been be great to be married to such a gal as the house would be a nicely made up. sparkling show place. But such a marriage has a down side. The first few websites I The husband explained that he and his wife slept in twin beds. looked at dealt with how He went on to tell about how he woke up one night to go to the to make a bed. This was bathroom and when he got back the bed was made. explained in steps as fol- Whoever makes the bed at your house should Google ‘mak- lows: Step 1 – First and ing the bed’ on their computer. Not only will they find out a most important, get up and out of the bed. Step 2 – Check to lot of interesting things about bed making, they’ll discover make sure no one else is in the bed before proceeding to step that reading about it is a lot more entertaining than actually 3. There then followed steps 3 through 5, which dealt with how doing it. I know I did.
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10 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Thinking of others How you can help those who need it By Isabelle Southcott owell River residents love to experience the joy of giving, for the fund that night coming in at $31,000. Pespecially at Christmas and there are many ways you can The CAT Scan’s next big fundraiser is the New Year’s Eve Gala, help others at this time of year. which will be held at Dwight Hall. There will also be a silent Christmas Cheer has been providing hampers for those in auction and the draw for a brand-new 2008 GM Uplander do- need for close to 60 years. They rely on cash donations to pur- chase food and donations of toys and gifts to help those in need. Donations are down this year and the price of groceries is up so groups like Christmas Cheer and The Powell River Food Bank, (which provides food year round) are having a harder time rounding up donations. Many schools, businesses and church groups donate to the food bank during the month of December to help folks get through the long winter months. At this time of year, The Salvation Army is often on our minds as we see volunteers in the community with their kettle pro- gram. The CAT Scan campaign has been gathering steam this year and this cause is on everyone’s mind. When it comes to making a financial donation to a charity close to your heart, who would think that spending more money during Christmas could actually save you money next year? If you would like to increase your tax savings in 2009, the easiest way is to make a charitable donation before the end of 2008. To do so, gifts (cheques) must be postmarked no later BIG chEQUE: Jack and Jim Barr presented a $20,000 cheque to the than December 31 to be eligible. CAtScan fund during the Horizon Business Awards. Charitable donations qualify for a tax credit rather than a tax deduction and reduce your income that is subject to tax. Be sure nated by Felix Massullo, owner of Massullo Motors at the Gala. to get a receipt for your charitable donations and remember, Right now the fund stands at $1, 161. 378. every bit counts! Tickets for the car raffle are available at several Powell River Statistics show that 91 per cent of Canadians give to charities businesses including the Town Centre Mall, Anderson’s Men’s on a regular basis. Wear, First Credit Union, Massullo Motors, River City Coffee, and The spirit of giving was evident at last month’s Horizon Busi- from members of the Rotary Club and Hospital Foundation. ness Awards. Jack and Jim Barr of the Powell River Town Centre “It’s a big challenge,” says CAT Scan treasurer Ken Needham Ltd. started the ball rolling by donating a $20,000 cheque to the noting that fund now stands at a little over one-third of the cost CAT Scan and others soon followed suit with total money raised of the projected $3 million cost. JIN SHIN DO® Acupressure ® OPEN DOOR Ardith Beynon (certified JSD ) HEALING ROOMS Relief from Chronic Pain & Tension Deep Relaxation Bringing the healing love of Fine linens, bed & bath Neck & Shoulder Release God to the marketplace. Dwell Come shop in a relaxed $35 (30 min) in possibility. The world can be & welcoming environment Full Body Acupressure changed one for your gifts or home $65 (75 min) kindness at a décor ideas. Buy 5 sessions get 6th free time. Peace, Gift Certificates Available hope & joy are possible.
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12 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Making a living from home By Regina Sadilkova
With the possibilities of technology, the variety of home business undertakings and income sources in our community is increasingly broad. This article is about one such business — a unique service provided locally by Robert Colasanto.
fter an early visit to the BC coast, artists as he works to expand client base ARobert and his wife Jessica made a to the lower sunshine coast and Vancou- decision to find a way to move and make ver Island. He will undertake contracts a living somewhere on the west coast by whereby an artist does not have to pur- no later than the next millennium. chase a high number of prints but still fo- By trade Robert is a photographer. He cuses on the high quality of the reproduc- is developing a local niche business pho- tion. He can compete with similar services tographing artists’ work for reproduction in the lower mainland for significantly sales. His commissions are for both flat lower fees given his lower overhead and work (paintings or drawings) and three small scale operation while having high dimensional craftwork including ceram- end equipment, time, experience and at- ics and jewellery. Robert also undertakes tention to colour integrity and detail. image restoration work such as his recent Robert stumbled upon this niche busi- contract with the Powell River Museum ness after experimenting with copying one and Archives for the retrospective of Rod of his father’s paintings. He was happy Lemay’s work chronicling the early days with the results and continued augment- Tool In hAnD: robert Colasanto has of Powell River. Most of Robert’s current ing his skills and equipment to get where been shooting the world for almost commissions are for local Powell River he is today. forty years. METROPOLITAN OPERA L H-D MAX CAMERON THEATRE presents
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 13 Robert originally studied advertising art endar and approaching millennium, they in New York in the late 1970s and earned thought computers and the internet may a living on the side as an auto repo man be the ticket to the west coast. (that would be another story) but also do- So in 1999, they packed up again and ing portrait, fashion portfolio, and wed- made the journey west to see family in ding photography work. These make for a the lower Sunshine Coast and then con- soup of stress: photographing people can tinued north. They both had previous be challenging when clients have self im- expertise in paper science and thought age issues. So Robert began to focus his the mill may be an option. Since nothing freelance work on travel and animal pho- came of that, they began growing and ex- tography, particularly in the animal wel- panding their capacity in digital and data fare realm. Harp seals proved to be easier services and here they are. Jessica is a to please than potential super models. In home based writer, instructor, web de- the 1980s he moved upstate for pre-engi- signer and mother of three young home- neering studies and business at Syracuse schooled children. All this in a 1000 University where he met his wife Jessica square foot bungalow, it’s a full house and became a self-proclaimed ‘lab rat.’ In from foundation to rafters and carport. the lab they were afforded the time and SolAr SolUTIon: By robert Colasanto Robert has a highly recommended equipment to get a thorough understand- website with all his contact information, ing of computers right about at the heady change. So they packed up and worked on samples of work, and a rundown of his dawning days of the internet. Once Robert a dairy farm in rural upstate New York for services. See www.robertcolasanto.com was high tech adept it was time for a big most of the 1990s. With one eye on the cal- for more information. You cannot go wrong choosing these high quality products as a gift... Denby s Cuisinart s Le Creuset s Bodum Wusthof Trident s Emile Henry s Waring Peugeot s Lagostina s Portmeirion Gourmet Kitchen & Giftware Mario Batali on the boardwalk at Crossroads Village 4871 Joyce Ave 604 485-0288 VISA, MASTERCARD, INTERAC A full medical and retail support centre
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14 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Get Blissed & Give Back! ere is a great idea for gift giving as it month features a differ- special offers are avail- hgives all year long and supports two ent spa service or retail able only to calendar very important causes. item coupon, for exam- owners, so treat a friend, Every year, the staff at Beyond Bliss ple one month features your staff or a loved one Salon*Spa raises money for charity. This Two-for-One Pedicures: to year long pampering, year we participated as a team in the have one with a friend, and be Blissed while Relay for Life and raised over $1800 as or treat yourself at half- giving back. well as supporting many local charities, price. A $50 value, this I would like to take this schools and teams with donations. This alone covers the cost of opportunity to thank my coming year we have decided to raise the the calendar. wonderful staff and rec- bar and set a goal to raise $12,500 for two Proceeds from the ognize their hard work, very worthy causes the Pass the Hat for sale of each calendar dedication and willing- the CAT fund and the Canadian Breast will be donated, $15 to the Pass the Hat ness to donate their time and energy to Cancer Foundation. for CAT Fund and $10 to the Canadian making a difference in their community. I We have created a beautiful, full size 2009 Breast Cancer Foundation. Calendars can wish everyone happy holidays and a New wall calendar filled with fabulous fashion- be purchased at Beyond Bliss Salon*Spa, Year filled with peace and prosperity. able images and coupons for free spa ser- 4555 Marine Ave, 604 485-9521. Sheona Scott vices and retail goods. Worth over $500 it It makes a truly wonderful gift for any- is available for purchase for only $50. Each one on your list including yourself! These SponSored Article Growing with our community! After our first year in business, Powell River Living was named New Business of the Year. Now, part way through just our third year, we have been awarded runner-up in Small Business of the Year. Imagine where we’re headed...
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 15 How Fading Fast lost weight and helped! Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society fundraiser
anuary is a month for new beginnings, “Donate the Weight” may Jlife changes and a time to get healthy. be a catchy title, but it actu- In 2008, three friends from the Paddling ally means a much healthier for Life Dragon Boat team decided to do “Donate the Inches.” Los- just that by joining Avid Fitness and their ing inches is much harder partnership with Bruce Denniston Bone work, and requires strength Marrow Society (www.dennistonsociety. training, diligence, and per- org) in their Donate the Weight campaign. severance. The team aspect They added a young, enthusiastic fourth helps a great deal, as does member and optimistically named them- gym attendance, a regular selves “Fading Fast.” routine, and encourage- FADInG: Members of Fading Fast…mere shadows of their Ninety-four participants and 19 teams ment by friends and family, former selves. signed up for the challenge at Avid Fit- said Greenwell. ness, whose fitness gurus kept everyone At the end of March The Donate the Weight campaign raised motivated and on track. “Fading Fast” had done it. They won in over $4,000 in 2008 and is an ideal campaign Everyone was weighed and measured two categories, (most combined inches for the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Soci- three times over the course of three months lost and most combined pledges). ety. With a mandate to educate the public and everyone got to choose their own “The four of us lost a combined total of about the need for bone marrow donors, the schedules. “Diana chose to go to the gym 117 mm and raised $745 in pledges,” said requirement for funding is ongoing. five times a week while Lorna and I went Greenwell. Registration for this year’s Donate the three times a week. Katie worked on her As a bonus, Robbie Holmgren and Weight campaign begins January 2 at own, which is perfectly acceptable — gym Greenwell tied to win first place in the Avid Fitness. Visit www.dennistonsoci- membership is not required,” said Pat individual category of most inches lost, ety.org or call 604 485-8488 for more in- Greenwell, team member of Fading Fast. with a loss of 66 mm. formation.
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16 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Banff Mountain Film Festival January event features great outdoor films and photos
f January is looking like a bit of a bring people together for a bite and to students to organize the show and to in- Ihum-drum month, mark Friday and chat,” is how Jim Palm describes the troduce the host from the Banff Mountain Saturday, January 9 and 10 on your cal- evening. Film Festival.” endars and plan on attending the Banff The doors to the Max Cameron The- Tickets are available at Taws Sport & Mountain Film Festival at Brooks Sec- atre open for the film festival at 7 pm. Cycle, River City Coffee, Thunder Bay ondary School. Always open to experiential oppor- Store and Brooks Secondary School. Banff Mountain Film Festival organiz- tunities, this year the event is being For more information, to reserve tick- er Jim Palm is excited about this year’s student-led. “This is a new initiative. I’m ets, or if you are interested in participat- schedule. “I’m bringing in the best of working with Kathy Rothwell (principal ing as a sponsor please call Jim Palm at the Banff Photo Contest. There will be at Brooks) and she will supply me with 604 483-3171 or [email protected]. 18 winning prints on display around the Great Hall,” he says. The film festival has a social gather- ing focus, says Palm. And once costs are covered, half the proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to the CAT Scan Fund with the other half going to the students at Brooks. Doors open at 6 pm in advance of the film event. Appetizers and finger food prepared by the Culinary Arts program will be served; wine, beer and non-al- FIlM FrAMES: threatened salmon runs and intense rock climbing are two of the subjects coholic drinks will be available at rea- covered in this year’s films. Photos courtesy of the Banff Centre sonable prices. “It’s a nice evening to Left: © Red Gold. Credit: Ben Knight. Right: © If You're not Falling. Photo by Cory Richards. od wine, Good company, go
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 17 Making a difference in the lives of others Salvation Army helps out all year long
thers. do without their volunteers. “The vol- o If you could sum up what the Sal- unteers are the army behind the army,” vation Army does in just one word that says Rick. “The only reason we can do word would be others. as much as we do is because of our vol- “Helping others is what we are all unteers.” about,” says Salvation Army Captain Money donated to The Salvation Ar- Rick Robins. “It feels good when you see my’s Christmas kettle campaign supports a smile on someone’s face. We help as the community and service work of the much as we can with what we have how- army. ever we can.” “People are worried how the Salvation Rick and his wife Jennifer lead Pow- Army can help,” says Jennifer. “But that is ell River’s Salvation Army. Through the when it has done the most, during tough army’s various ministries, they expect times. We are good at being resource- to help more than 8,000 people by year- ful. We are not going anywhere, we will end. Their Christmas kettles are out col- always be here and we will always find leting funds with this year’s goal set at ways to help.” $60,000. Because the kettle campaigns are orga- It looks like more people will need help In IT GoES: Salvation Army Captains nized locally, funds raised in Powell River this year. “I think this Christmas we will Jennifer and rick robins help with the remain in Powell River and are used for see a lot more people,” said Jennifer, Christmas kettle campaign as a young Salvation Army purposes here. pointing to the downturn in the economy Powell riverite contributes. The Salvation Army welcomes every- and local layoffs. one with open arms. just around the corner. They knew they “We’ve had new people come in that “Our work encompasses the entire com- needed help but somehow, couldn’t bring we have never seen before. People’s life- munity, not just the poor,” says Jennifer. themselves to ask and then, someone styles have changed because of job losses. The Army is putting on a community gave them a hamper. There is more and more need but fewer Christmas dinner on December 21 at the “It’s not just the food that helps you, resources.” Moose Hall. It is free of charge but tick- it’s knowing that someone cares, that Rick remembers clearly how the Salva- ets must be obtained from the Salvation you are not out there by yourself,” says tion Army helped his family out. He’d been Army. For more information or if you Jennifer. working in the oil patch and oil dropped would like to help with the Christmas din- The Salvation Army has been helping to $9 a barrel. Rick was injured and they ner or the kettle campaign, please call 604 those in need for more than 100 years but had no money saved and Christmas was 485-6067. they would not be able to do what they
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18 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Soccer player inducted into sports hall of fame Brett Pence and Winnipeg Fury recognized for historic performance By Carma Sacree
any a Saturday morning my mom Mwould make the trek from Lund to town with two eager soccer players in tow. Both my brothers, Matt and Brett Pence, loved and excelled at the sport and ended up playing for Powell River Villa. At 22, Brett headed off to Australia for a year to play in a semi professional league on the Gold Coast. Upon his return Drew Ferguson, who coached and played for the Canadian Soccer League team, The Kitch- ener Kickers, decided to give Brett a chance in the Big League. At the end of his first year with the Kickers, Brett, who played forward and midfield, was traded to the Winnipeg Fury Team. It wasn’t long into that year before he won Player of the Week and tied the Canadian Soccer League record for the TEAM rEcoGnITIon: Brett Pence, left, with the Canadian Soccer League Championship trophy and Winnipeg Fury teammates Mike Dodd and Carlo Corazzin in 1992. most goals scored in a single game, which still stands today at four goals. in Winnipeg on November 8, 2008. Fifteen of the 18 team mem- Coming into the league’s final two-game series in 1992 as heavy bers made the trip, one traveling from as far away as Croatia. underdogs, the Canadian Soccer League Winnipeg Fury team The former team played an exhibition game Saturday morning unseated the four-time champion Vancouver 86ers, who were and attended a formal dinner with 800 people in the evening loaded with National team players, to win the Canadian Soccer where they were officially inducted and received a Hall of Fame League Championship and the Mita Cup. The Fury had never ring. Brett said, “It was good to catch up with all the guys and won a game in Vancouver at the Swangard Stadium. In fact, they talk about the good old days.” had taken huge hits against the 86ers that season with scores like Brett carried on playing professional soccer for an additional 5-0 and 6-0, so you can imagine the celebration when they won. year in a different league after the Winnipeg Fury folded and It was because of this historic performance coupled with the has enjoyed playing for Villa for almost 20 years. He can’t wait fact that the entire league folded after that season, making the to make the trek himself to the soccer fields with his two ador- Winnipeg Fury’s the last team to win the Mita Cup, that the able sons Colt and Kye when they are old enough to play. Powell whole team was inducted into the Manitoba Sports Hall of Fame River and his boys will be lucky to have him as a coach.
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 19 The Knuckleheads Photos by Ron Diprose
The Knuckleheads Winter Recreation Association is a opportunities in Powell River and is open to everyone. non-profit society that manages the Knuckleheads and the People are welcome to use the cabins but are asked to re- Emma Lake cabin. This area has great winter recreation spect them and to clean up after themselves.
20 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 By John Silver live Professional Ballet coming Ballet Jörgen Canada to perform Romeo & Juliet
ax Cameron Theatre (“the Max”) at Brooks School is now Recent new works include Anastasia, which premiered in 2007 Min its second season of live opera broadcasts by satellite with Symphony Nova Scotia, and the Group of Seven Nutcracker transmission from New York’s Metropolitan Opera House. Last which made its debut at the 2008 Charlottetown Festival. December the Max also ventured into ballet in the same format, The company runs the only college-level dance program in presenting the National Ballet of Canada’s Nutcracker. Canada, George Brown Dance, with 64 full-time students en- Jacquie Dawson, the Max’s manager, is now going one better rolled in the program. on the ballet front. This coming February she will bring to Pow- Ballet Jörgen Canada will perform Romeo & Juliet with 16 ell River a live performance of Romeo & Juliet by Ballet Jörgen dancers in 12 Western Canada locations from the beginning to Canada. end of February 2009. Powell River will be the third of five BC Founded in 1987 by Bengt Jörgen and Susan Bodie to create stops before the company moves to Alberta for five shows and an opportunity for Canadian choreographers and original new then Saskatchewan for two. works in classical ballet, Ballet Jörgen Canada has developed a The Romeo & Juliet ballet, to a stunning score by Sergei Prokofiev, reputation for work that combines innovation, warmth, humour presents Shakespeare’s tale of love, anguish and revenge in the and beauty. It is the second largest dance company in Ontario Montague and Capulet families that ultimately leads to the deaths and the only major Canadian ballet company with a repertoire of the two central characters. While remaining true to the original consisting exclusively of original works. The Company tours story, Jörgen, in his role as choreographer, focuses on principal across Canada and North America performing to almost 50,000 scenes and development of the lead characters. Glenn Davidson people in over 40 different communities, touring coast-to-coast has created the costumes and beautifully minimalist sets with and into the United States. Gary Dahms responsible for the lighting design. The company’s artistic director and CEO, Bengt Jörgen, is a Already performed in major cities and communities across dancer/choreographer who has created over 30 ballets that have Canada, the United States and China, Ballet Jörgen Canada’s premiered nationally and internationally. In addition to Romeo & intimate interpretation of this timeless classic has won inter- Juliet, the company’s current repertoire includes full-length pro- national recognition and critical acclaim. Romeo & Juliet will ductions of Cinderella and Coppélia, and an original dance pro- be performed live at Max Cameron Theatre on Thursday, Feb- gram comprising Rendezvous by Robert Desrosiers, Petrushka by ruary 5, 2009 at 7:30 pm. Advance tickets are on sale now at Bengt Jörgen, and other shorter works. the Academy of Music Box Office (604 485-9633) and, if not Ballet Jörgen Canada has two ballets for children in its rep- already sold out, may also be purchased at the door on the day ertoire, The Velveteen Rabbit and The Emperor’s New Clothes. of the performance. Thanks! WALK ON 3-Ton 4x4 Dump Truck Rubber Track Excavators Going to the Comox Airport? A big & Bobcat Wheel Loader Leave the lineups, vehicle fares and expensive parking and have thank Ambassador Shuttle Service meet you at the gate. you from Just walk on the ferry and we’ll pick you up. The shuttle from the Comox ferry terminal to the airport is just $20 for the first passenger, $10 for me to all of you. the second and $5 for each additional passenger s %XCAVATIONS s ,OT CLEANING thereafter when traveling in the same party. And s 3ANDGRAVELSOILS s $ITCHING "ACKlLL that’s just the beginning. Check our website or call to see where else we can take you. Thanks for your s 2ETAINING 7ALLS s /N SITE SCREENING s 7ATER3EWER 3TORM 3ERVICES vote of confidence. s ,IGHT DEMOLITION#ONSTRUCTION Cheers, FREE office 604 483-9476 Toll-free: 1-877-339-5252 (24 hours) Dave ESTIMATES cell 604 414-8495 www.ambassadorshuttleservice.ca
POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 21 Home share lets you pick your family Program brings together By Roger Whittaker
asey the family dog, chief of household a member of their family. A friend who knew Csecurity detail, joins Ted and Gwen PRACL was in search of families to be part of Welp in his generous inclusion of Dan to his the Home Share Program recommended that list of family members. Loud barks greet all they investigate the opportunity. others and continue until regular members First and foremost on the mind of a fam- of the household quiet Casey’s vigilant sur- ily manager might be whether or not an ad- veillance of his domain. Dan Legault takes ditional mouth to feed and body to wash his place at the dining room table between and laundry to do would be a drag on the Ted and Gwen; he is not just included in household finances. According to Ted, it’s a the family dynamic but actually a part of it. good balance because, “financial provisions Inclusion such as this is the goal of PRACL’s provided by the Home Share Program are (Powell River Association for Community fair and equitable.” Living) Home Share Program. Additional income is only one of the ben- Ted and Gwen have a home used to the efits felt by the Welps. Dan picks up his end lively traffic and activity of a growing family. of the chores and makes himself a produc- Now, with their children achieving success- tive member of the household. Chopping ful adulthood, the house rattled empty and and carrying firewood, tending the stove, loomed large. They tried some home stay cleaning up his own dishes after supper and students who were in town to take advan- doing his own laundry keep Dan occupied tage of English language training, but those when he is off from any one of his three stays, as enjoyable as the students were, jobs: Rent a Flower, Top of the Hill Store were satisfactory only on a short term basis, FAMILY: Dan Legault, accepted as a family and the shredder service operated by PRA- member by Casey, family dog, chief of and the Welps desired to have a relationship CL. Dan looks after his own transportation security and inspector of all visitors. with someone who could become more like needs by relying on city transit services and
22 Powell River Living : winter 2008 his bicycle. Having a computer in his room allows him to spend people who relate to him as a person, and Ted and Gwen enjoy free time surfing the web or chatting with many of his various requited gratitude offered by a person of such genuine, un-jaded friends on Facebook or Messenger. Dan uses his own money to qualities as Dan demonstrates. rent movies or go for coffee, and occasionally has his parents PRACL includes Home Sharing as part of their Residential come over and share a meal at his home with the Welps. Services Program and will work with others to create good Dan provides a clear picture of why group homes were not the lives in welcoming families. If sharing your home is some- right approach for him. The people running the group home are thing you think might work for your family, you are ready to often focused on those who have greater needs and “there were call PRACL at 604 485-6411 ext 232 and chat with Program always too many people around,” people lacking social skills, Coordinator, Debbie Sarnowski. demanding attention be paid to them. This noisy environment REGISTRATION upset Dan’s usual serene approach to life. He tried to live on Sat, Dec 6 th his own and soon found day-to-day management isolating. At CanSkate Preschool – Learn to Skate 1 – 3 pm a turning point in his life, Dan rearranged everything and took 4UESDAYS s n COMPLEX out a personal skills contract with PRACL to cement an agree- &RIDAYS s n Lower Foyer ment between himself, PRACL and his new Home Share Family, CanSkate – Learn to Skate regarding expectations of behaviour and care. When a problem -ONDAYS s n arises, everyone turns to the framework of the contract and a 4HURSDAYS s n solution is arrived at. Dan points out, “The independence and CanPowerSkate Levels 1/2/3 CONTACT NICOLE 4UESDAYS s n 604.487.0418 the quiet are wonderful.” Isolation that developed while on his [email protected] own is nipped in the bud by interaction with Ted and Gwen. 4HURSDAYS s n Dan enjoys the benefits created by being in a relationship with Classes begin January 5th
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 23 Music for your home and car By Barb Rees
e get in the car, turn the key on, you need to upgrade your for shopping locally and Wand after the seat belt, what’s the car’s sound system at independently.” first thing we do? We turn on the music. Sound Attraction at com- He says Powell River Music to wheel along the highways to has petitive prices. needs many local busi- changed dramatically since I was growing Sound Attraction sells nesses staying financial- up in the 50s. Back then we only had a Sony Kicker, car CD play- ly viable to maintain a radio to turn up full blast. Come to think ers, and a full line of ma- healthy economy. “That’s of it, they still turn up the sound full blast rine for boats …got to where the buying public but it’s bigger and it’s computerized. keep the fishermen happy come in.” Mike Zanchetta at Sound Attraction says while they troll! Head Next time you think the biggest change he’s seen in his 21 years units, speakers from 3¼” you’ll get a better deal in business is the call for auxiliary inputs. to 6”x 9” subs and amps, on a TV at a box store Vehicles today also have CD and DVD in-dash DVD with all relat- out of town, think of players to keep drivers and passengers en- ed accessories and a wide what it costs to get there tertained. Anyone who has ventured on a variety of decks from $99 and what happens when long road trip with small children can at- up include auxiliary input MUSIc MAn: Mike Zanchetta it doesn’t work right. test to the value of having a DVD player for iPod or MP3 players. can help you find a great sound Wouldn’t it be easier, and a couple of movies in the car! Mike works at keeping system... for anywhere! cheaper, and less stress- Although the bulk of Sound Attraction’s the prices competitive ful if you shopped locally business is televisions especially those with and will match prices found elsewhere. and if something happens so it does not the new LCD and plasma flat panels along He loves dealing with people, especially work, you can let Sound Attraction deal with with home entertainment centres and home younger people. “If you treat them with the problem? Together we’ll keep the music theatres, Mike has a wide selection of auto- respect they grow up and keep coming humming in our vehicles and in our town! motive accessories. You will find everything back. Thank you Powell River and Texada SponSored Article
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trict, which includes both Savary and Texada Islands. The income earned from the endowment fund is returned yearly to the community. he Powell River Community Foundation The larger the endowment Tis a local foundation created by and for fund, the greater the in- the people of the City and Regional District come earned which will be of Powell River. We are here to help individ- returned to the community. uals and groups make an ongoing difference Grants are made to groups in our community. and organizations that sub- The concept for the Powell River Commu- mit applications during the nity Foundation was born in the summer foundation’s annual grant- of 2000 while Graeme Cooper and Charlie ing cycle. Tatham were enjoying a glass of lemonade. You can support the is- sues and organizations Later that year the foundation incorporated. onGoInG hElP: Powell river Community Foundation grant you care about the most, Since then the Powell River Community chairman Merv Koszman provides funding to SPCA volunteer all through the Community Foundation has given out close to $200,000 roselyn Boarman at the 2008 AGM. to 45 community organizations. Among Foundation. For more infor- the local organizations that have benefited made in cash, bonds, real estate or other as- mation and ideas on ways are: Powell River Therapeutic Riding, Pow- sets. Your contribution to Powell River Com- to integrate your financial planning with ell River Historical Museum, Sunset Homes, munity Foundation is pooled with other gifts charitable giving, ask your financial advisor The Academy of Music, and the SPCA. in a perpetual endowment fund. All earnings or contact your community foundation at: We offer maximum tax advantage for most of that endowment are paid out annually to [email protected] or 604 483-8678. gifts under federal law. Donations can be the many charitable organizations in our dis- SponSored Article
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26 Powell RiveR living : winter 2008 Powell RiveR living : winter 2008 27 Picture motivates man to better health Revealing photo changed his life
s a picture worth a thousand words? stay away from her fabulous mincemeat tarts! I According to Larry Thompson, the answer is clearly “yes”. Although Thompson put together his own workout schedule, One year ago Thompson was sitting in front of his computer trainers at the gym have been very helpful. “Roché (Rossouw) wrapped in a bath towel. He’d just gotten out of the shower when has helped with suggesting things like “Larry, why don’t you his wife took a picture of him. That picture changed his life. lower your weights and do it this way?” “I call it my motivational picture,” says 63-year-old Thompson Rossouw says Thompson’s story is truly inspiring. “I saw him who keeps a copy of it on his key chain as a reminder of what change right before my eyes. I saw someone who is extremely he looked like in December 2007. motivated and it started with that picture!” The “all telling” picture shows a 204-pound Thompson with a huge gut. “It was an ego destroyer,” he admits. “I had no idea I had let myself go that far.” Just as soon as Christmas was over Thompson headed to the gym at the Powell River Recreation Complex. At the time, the weightlifting belt he used to wear 30 years earlier wouldn’t come within eight inches of fastening up. “Between the picture and the belt, I was truly motivated.” Thompson lost more than 30 pounds in the last year. He can wear his weight belt again and he is enjoying better health. But Thompson has also changed his eating habits. Instead of eating dessert after dinner, he reaches for fruit. And when his wife was doing her Christmas baking, he exercised extreme will power to
BEForE AnD AFTEr: Larry thompson one year ago; Larry thompson today — carrying 30 pounds less.
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28 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 ecreation & Cultur owell River residents continue to amaze us with their many “The Complex” Paccomplishments. Here are but a few recent ones we have heard about. If you have an item to contribute for this column, Powell River’s Recreation Destination please let us know about it by email to [email protected]. 5001 Joyce Avenue
Powell river dollmaker Camille Allen won the prestigious triple PROMOTING HEALTHY LIFESTYLES SINCE 1975 crown of doll awards, winning Doll of the Year award from Doll reader magazine and their people’s choice award, as well as the DoLL Magazine Award of excellence for her miniature doll named Cherished. Allen’s dolls are also featured in the latest book from FOOD BANK SWIM ripley’s Believe It or Not! &RIDAY $EC s n 0- Kids: Bring a donation for the Food Bank and First Powell river rangers Amanda McCann and Emily Ander- swim for free! son recently achieved their Canada Cord. the girls were pre- sented with the prestigious award on November 22. the Canada WINTER WONDERLAND OPENING Cord is the highest award a Pathfinder can earn and it allows the Friday, December 12 recipient to meet new people, learn great new things, put their leadership skills into action and, best of all, make a difference in Santa’s Special their community. HOLLY JOLLY CHILDREN’S PARTY For ages 3 – 9 years Congratulations to Powell river’s new city councillors, school 3ATURDAY $EC s n .OON trustees and area directors! CHRISTMAS LIGHTS BUS TOUR Congratulations to all the winners and the runners up at this Climb aboard the special “Reindeer Bus” for an year’s Horizon Business Awards. entertaining tour of our city’s festive lights display. Includes refreshments & fun activities Congratulations to the Powell River Kings at the top of their $EC s PM league standings! Go Kings Go! It’s your time to shine. #OME OUT AND ROCK THE RINK Horizon Business Award Winners ,ASER 6IDEO 3KATE There were many nominations for this year’s Horizon Business &RIDAY *AN s n 0- Awards held on November 8th. Judges selected these fine busi- nesses as this year's winners. GET ACTIVE POWELL RIVER Grade 5 & 6 students Family Friendly Business Small Business of the Year The Parks, Recreation & Culture department is Winner • river city coffee W • underWriterS committed to promoting a healthy lifestyle for youth. Runner-up • Patricia Theatre inSurAnce AGencieS This special promotion assists grade 5 and grade 6 Home Based Business R • Powell River Living Magazine students stay active with FREE access to drop-in W • GrAffiki deSiGn Entrepreneur of the Year swimming & skating. Must register R • Pearl City Limousines W • SheonA Scott BETWEEN *ANUARY n Customer Service Retail tourism Excellence W • Beyond the Bed W • peAk puBliShinG NEW! #OMING IN *ANUARY R • Westview Pharmacy R • P.R. Kings Hockey Club s -ENS "OOT #AMP nd 2 R • Thunder Bay Saw Shop Large Business of the Year s -ENS #ORE #LASS Manufacturer of the Year W • plutonic poWer s 2ELAXATION 4HERAPY W • Modern WindoWS Employer of the Year REGISTER NOW FOR WINTER PROGRAMS R • Country Woodworkers W • firSt credit union new Business of the Year R • Mitchell Brothers Special Xmas Schedule in effect W • Split endz SAlon Business of the Year Dec 12 – Jan 4 R • Manzanita Restaurant W • firSt credit union COMPLEX WILL BE CLOSED Customer Service Hospitality R • Valley Building Supplies CHRISTMAS DAY & NEW YEAR’S DAY W • AlcheMiSt reStAurAnt R • Laughing Oyster Restaurant 2nd R • Bemused Bistro
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 29 great Depression gave us Chamber of Commerce By Gerry Gray
n 1928, the New York Stock Exchange second woman and first to serve as presi- cluded initiating road surfacing between Icollapsed, resulting in a decade of glob- dent, but that wasn’t until 1981. Her term the four municipal communities; govern- al depression. Powell River was no excep- opened the door for businesswomen to ment telephone and telegraph service; tion in feeling the pinch and merchants join the ranks of their male counterparts acquiring a school nurse; a boat anchor- feared customer credit was extending past and many did. age and breakwater in Westview; govern- their ability to pay, thereby weakening the The initial project of the group was to se- ment inspection of dairy herds in the dis- town’s economic base. cure better radio transmission for the area. trict; a new provincial building; a change Just before Christmas of 1931 a group of The only link to the outside world was ra- of passenger ship docking from the mill 60 community businessmen got together to form the Powell River District Credit Association, ostensibly to help their debt- Just before Christmas of 1931 a group of 60 community ors get a payment plan in place to pay off their bills in an orderly manner. The ini- businessmen got together to form the Powell River tial group was limited to dealers of food- stuffs and dairymen. District Credit Association... which became the The credit crisis was brought under con- trol and within three months the PRDCA Powell River Board of Trade... and in 1960, the changed its’ name to the Powell River Board of Trade, and expanded its mem- Powell River Chamber of Commerce. bership to include all businessmen and professionals. Bob James was the first dio and because of weather, interference to Westview and an airport committee Board president. His executive comprised static wiped out radio programs from Van- which resulted in airport operations by Martin Alsgard, Harry Reed and C. Zorzi. couver. Powell River was really isolated in 1952. Perhaps one of the greatest projects Three generations of the Alsgard family, those days. This problem was solved by in- the Board of Trade instigated was comple- Martin, Al (president-1959) and Stewart stalling antennae on Texada Island which tion of a paved road to Vancouver in 1954. (president-1987), served on the executive. relayed radio signals to Powell River. With this road link, Powell River could RC Knox was elected president at the first The new group was off and running truck up supplies, attract tourism and annual general meeting in February 1934. with 80 members (98% attended most drive out of town. Parks and recreation The first woman on the Board was Miss meetings) and all were active in various were the targets and within the next de- Mim Melville. Margaret Ferguson was the committee projects. These projects in- cade, citizens were able to enjoy campsites
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30 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 at Willingdon Beach Park, Saltery Bay and The Chamber’s Tourist and Industrial reid Kuckenmueller, head of Outward Haslam Lake. A launching ramp at Powell Commission chaired by Al Mantoani was Bound (a youth group), to have his Lake was installed. The unfinished por- a dynamic group able to send representa- young men hike the proposed route tion of the road between Westview and tives to the annual San Francisco World from Powell River, up the Lake to the Black Point was blacktopped and plans Tourist Convention to show off Powell top of Queen’s Reach and overland to were made to develop new harbour and River and encourage tourism to the Sun- Squamish. Neil Stubberfield, a former wharf installations with a goal of attract- shine Coast. highway engineer, assessed the results ing tourists to the area. There was no end to the ideas Cham- of the gruelling walk and reported to The Texada ferry began service in 1955, ber members had to bring this area into the Chamber that such a road would replacing the aging Atrevida. Now Tex- mainstream Canada. When the Rod- be unfeasible due to the mountainous adans could shop and participate in Pow- may Regals won the Canadian Hockey terrain, many overpasses over rivers, ell River activities. Soon a Chamber was Championships in 1970, the team (and creeks and dense sedge grass. It took formed on the Island and many joint meet- municipality) was featured in the Sun two weeks of hard trekking for the ings have been held. By 1963 the Texada Weekend edition reaching a reading young men to reach Squamish and 10 Chamber sponsored a Texada Day and the public of nearly 7,000,000. Not long days to get back to Queen’s Reach to event was so successful Cortez Island de- after this, another article appeared in be picked up by Chamber volunteers. cided to hold one. All were done under the the same publication boosting the fish- There is still talk of a possible road to sponsorship of the three Chambers. ing successes in our lakes and off our the Lower Mainland, and plenty of talk In 1960, the Board became the Powell shores and portraying Powell River as a against such a link, too. River Chamber of Commerce (the fifth holiday destination. In 1976 a seminar: “What Now Pow- name change) in keeping with the Cham- In 1972 I was elected the first union ell River?” a study on the regional plan- bers across Canada. Nothing changed and card carrying president, of an organiza- ning of the area, was held with speakers Board mandates went ahead. tion mainly made up of businessmen. Timothy O’Riordan from Simon Fraser Under the presidency of J.J. Galbraith That year Chamber interest was to initi- University, Phil Paulson, UBC and Peter in 1960 the Chamber set its sights on get- ate night flying at the municipal airport Harper, chair of the PR Advisory Planning ting a ferry link to Vancouver Island. Al by petitioning the federal government to Commission. The study advised a second Alsgard, J Galbraith, WB Smith, and Bob install lighting; the development of Valen- industry be located in this area and that Jolin were presidents who led the strong tine Mountain and improvements in ferry a retirement industry would not be pro- lobbying group for a ferry to Comox. Fi- scheduling. The same year the Chamber ductive. As it turned out, we don’t have a nally, on May 19, 1965 their efforts were hosted the Associated Chambers of Com- second industry but we do have a thriving rewarded. The Comox Queen made her merce for Vancouver Island, which kept retirement influx. inaugural run between Westview and directors busy scheduling meetings and The Powell River Chamber of Com- Little River, and the last link of the Circle providing speakers. More than 200 Van- merce is an essential part of our business Route became a reality. Powell River was couver Island Chamber members and community. It gives members an oppor- in the mainstream of tourism and a grow- their spouses attended the convention. tunity to talk about their businesses and ing commercial community. In the early 70s there was a propos- get helpful advice when needed. Speakers At this time, the Historical Museum was al to investigate the possibility of a from out of town are brought in to speak established with Golden Stanley as cura- road link with Squamish starting from at luncheons or special seminars. Mem- tor. Stanley, who served for many years, Queen’s Reach at the head of Jervis bership this year is 300. Dave Formosa, did much to categorize the history of Inlet. The Chamber thought the plan the current president, is now a member of Powell River. had merit and commissioned Manf- city council.
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 31 By Isabelle Southcott
Foundation for life Faith. Hope. Love.
few years ago my mother gave me stones with the words A faith, hope and love engraved on them. I placed these stones on the steps leading up to my front door to remind me of what is real, what is important in life. All too often we get caught up in the day-to-day rush that we forget the foundations on which we need to build our life. We forget what is really important. As the days leading up to Christmas get increasingly bus- ier it is all too easy to get caught up in the rush of purchas- ing gifts, attending parties, decorating, baking, and doing Make it your the hundreds of little things that need to be done before the great day arrives. The Bible talks about faith, hope and love, and says of the New Year’s three, love is the most important. Whenever I walk up the stairs to my house I am reminded Resolution! of this. I think about my children, my family and my friends. I think about the wonderful community we live in and the many opportunities there are to create a positive future. Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle, It’s often difficult to see what opportunities are in our own backyard. Without faith, we cannot move ahead. With- Collect Pledges and out hope, we will never believe that the future is ours. With- out love, we cannot approach life and all that we do from a Lose Body Fat caring perspective. We cannot connect with our community and our world. Registration begins The stairs to my house have two more stones I purchased myself and they have peace and gratitude written on them. January 2nd at Peace has long been associated with Christmas but shouldn’t be limited just to Christmas. When we live a peaceful life we are living life the way it is meant to be. Peace begins at home and if we all lived a life of peace fighting would end. There would be no more wars. No more yelling. No more outbursts of anger. The world would be a $20 registration fee for individuals, different place. And gratitude. Where would we be without gratitude? or $60 for a team of 4 Gratitude is what motivates us to carry on. When we look at all that is good in our lives instead of what is wrong, we Win exciting individual find the energy to carry on. I recently came across this beautiful quote about gratitude & team prizes! by Melody Beattie that I’d like to share with you. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, www.dennistonsociety.org chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Grati- or call 604-485-8488 tude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” When we focus on all there is to be thankful for and give Proceeds to upgrade of praise for what we have instead of what we don’t have, the rest will fall into place. Oncology Room at PRGH Thank you.
32 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 's ith the holiday Holiday Wgift-giving season upon us, we asked some of Powell River Living's Gift Guide advertisers for last minute great gifts. Here are some of their suggestions, but your best strategy is to drop in and ask in person. Best of the season to you all.
Give the gift of film by buying tickets to the Powell River Film Fes- tival, which runs Feb. 19-21. Early Whether they like it mild, or hot and spicy, a gift certificate Bird festival passes are just $45 until for a great meal at the Thaidal Zone Restaurant will make Dec. 19. New “any time” tickets them smile. are $12 each or six for $60. They’re great for stocking stuffers and gift exchanges. No matter what you’re looking for in a last-minute gift, you might find it at Your Dollar Store. They have a It may be winter, but get them thinking about summer with wide selection of gifts, electronic gadgets, throws, tools, a gift certificate for Phantom Screens. They solved the aes- dishes, jewellery and more. And if you just can’t decide, thetic problems posed by unsightly screen doors: Phantom go for a gift certificate. Screens roll out of the way when you don’t need them.
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34 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Say it with seafood! For a seriously west coast gift, buy a Wherfore art the ideal Christmas gift? At the Max Cam- gift certificate from Turner Bay Seafoods. eron Theatre, where Romeo & Juliet, a full length live clas- sical ballet plays Feb. 5. Call the box office at 604 485-9633 Decadent and delightful custom-made to get tickets for $22 each, $18 for seniors and students and baskets start at $50 at Aaron Service $12 for children 12 and under. Check www.maxcamer- & Supplies. They may contain Fair ontheatre.ca for more information. Trade certified organic coffees, teas, syrups, chocolates, specialty Osca Jewellers can repair or candies, cookies, and many customize your old jewellery into more surprises. a new piece. We will be happy to create something new for your Get a gift that will last all year sweetheart. To make your season long when you buy the 2009 sparkle, see us for a great selec- Malaspina Art Society Calen- tion of diamonds, gemstones and dar featuring Powell River art stylish watches. and artists. It’s just $20 and includes 13 beautiful full- Pamper your loved one with a colour images of the work of local artists. It’s available at truly relaxing gift from Ardith Breakwater Books, Van- Beynon, a certifiedJIN SHIN DO ® couver Island University Acupressure Bookstore, and Kingfisher practitioner. Used Books and also They’ll get relief from chronic pain and available for order on the tension. A half-hour neck and shoulder Malaspina Art Society release is just $35, and a 75-minute full- website at www.artpow- body acupressure session is $65. ellriver.ca. Personalize your gift with a favourite First Aid Kits & pocket photo on mugs, T-shirts, mouse pads masks are a gift that says you really care about that per- or coasters with Shirt Disturbers' heat son. And St John Ambulance has new low prices on them. transfer. Most items are under $20.
A towel set makes a Does your loved one have the need for Speed? Check out nice gift, but a towel Armitage’s selection of skateboards including the Speed set with someone spe- Demon. Starting at $78. cial’s name or initials embroidered on it by Looking for an inexpensive stocking stuffer? Select Video has Nicole’s Embroidery VHS tapes for $1.99. Classic movies, with no commercials! & Design make a great one. Hug a mug! Is your loved one a fan of A & W Root Beer (and who isn’t?) give them the real thing, so they can enjoy Eclips Hair & Body Salon offers gift certificates for all a cold one at any time. Authentic mugs sell at A&W for your hairstyling needs and one stop shopping for jewellery, $2.99 for the baby mug, $4.99 for small, $6.99 for regular purses, wallets, scarves and clutch bags. and $9.99 for the large size.
It may be your last chance to gift shop at Ladybugs, which No dog can means great deals on a giftware, glassware, homemade resist this year’s jewellery, table linens, seasonal decor and decorations. most popular chew toys — the Pacific Reflections Glassworks Stained Glass & Fusing hard rubber Studio has a wonderful selection of one of a kind fused Good Cuz with glass pendants, with a silver snake chain and silver accent. legs, the Bad Pair it with matching earrings for under $75. Cuz with horns and the Other Send, or, better yet, take, your loved one on Heather Tours Cuz with a face and stumpy legs. Among their huge selec- trip. Check www.heathertours.com for the upcoming tion of pet toys, Rainbow Valley has these for $8.95 for the schedule, or gift certificates are also available for future small size and $13.95 for the large size. tours of the recipient’s choice.
Powell River Living : winter 2008 35 Is your friend’s vehicle looking as if it needs a little (or a from Home Depot to Ticketmaster to Starbucks and lot) of TLC? Then give them a gift certificate to Pinetree The Keg. You choose the denomination. Autobody. They’re available in any de- nomination, and could give the vehicle a Powell River’s longest-serving gift stores still has the right whole new look. touch. This season at Hindle’s, look for Elle Jewelry — af- fordable elegance and style for today’s woman, and Derek Slippers? Isn’t that cliché? Not Alexander’s quality when you give Cowboy leather wallets and Kickers, a twist on the purses. traditional Christmas. These Western-style You can never have slippers are a real treat enough flashlights, for your feet. Adult and and this 3-in-1 tri- youth sizes for $34.95 pod flashlight from and toddler sizes for Stanley provides $24.95 at Jumpin’ flexibility of use Jodhpurs. as three individual flashlights or combined for full power as one. Plus it has Looking for a gift for that special hands-free tripod and rotating heads. Practical and cool! senior in your life? Talk to Valerie at It’s $36.99 from Valley Building Supplies. Pharmasave about their fine selection of home healthcare products, includ- A gift of vehicle maintenance can really last. A car wash at ing walkers, canes, grabs rails and Blue Tree is $25 and an oil change (particularly useful for much more. parents who worry about the care their children might not be giving to their wheels), is $50. Gift cards have become a popular and useful gift, and at Safeway, you can Friends don’t let friends go through winter without having get gift cards not just for groceries, but for partners ranging their vehicles ready. A gift package at El’s Auto Tech to
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36 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 winterize a vehicle, including filling the windshield washer Really want to surprise someone special? Give them a fluid with the right stuff, checking the antifreeze and house. They’ll never miss a sunset with this ocean view radiator, and putting in some lighter oil, costs $55 to $75, home in a desirable location on Joyce Avenue. Call Deserie depending on the size of the vehicle. Hooff at Coast Realty at 485-4231 or her cell 414-8408 to get the details on his $309,900 home. Teens can never have enough hoodies for school, and this Zip Hoody from Fox can be found where you might not Give, or get, a holiday home, have thought of doing your Christmas shopping — Coast with these two cottages on Auto Big O Tires. They start at $45. This Matrix design one lot on beautiful Savary is $74.95. Coast Island, perfect for a family Auto carries the compound or a rental. It’s a full line of Fox deep water view lot, and both clothing. buildings have kitchens and full bathrooms. The prop- The high-defini- erty and buildings are just tion disc wars are $339,000 from Rick Thaddeus over and Blu-Ray at Savary Island Real Estate. is the winner, so it’s time to You can’t go wrong with upgrade. Bring your friends and family up to speed with a bling. Carol’s Boutique has Sony Blu-Ray player for $277 from Sound Attraction. beautiful jewellery ranging in price from $10 to $36. Introduce someone to the value of making your own wine or beer. A batch of wine from Westview U-Vin/U-Brew Your special lady will look her very best this Christmas is 30 bottles and starts season with a Rusk flat iron and styling products gift set at $133. Gift for $129.99 from Split Endz. certificates are also Make the trip south of town to Skeeter Jack's for "the best available. fish and chips you’ll ever taste." And while you’re there, you can do a little holiday shopping for outdoor, fishing Need to make a really big impression? Show her how much and camping supplies. you really care with a loaded Solstice GXP from Massullo Motors. In a 5-speed automatic, with air conditioning (yes, Tickets to a performance arranged by the Academy on a convertible) and in of Music make a classy gift. Upcoming events include red (of course), it’s just Chor Musica on Dec. 20, Trio Verve on Jan. 16, and Pacific $39,900. Baroque Orchestra & Academy Chamber Choir on Feb. 17.
A new car would be You’ll be the hit great, but for most of us, of the party when that’s out of the gift bud- you come carrying get range. Instead, help a box from Black them make keep their Tie Pastries. This car longer. Rust Check is also the place from Hi-Tech Auto is the ultimate in vehicle maintenance. to go for custom It costs just $130 a year and guarantees that the vehicle cakes and holiday won’t rust. baking.
Rodmay Heritage Hotel Heritage Liquor Store Powell River’s oldest commercial Gift Baskets ∫ Snacks ∫ Phone Cards establishment, is enjoying its 98th year. Beer ∫ Wines ∫ Spirits Our classic banquet room is available for meetings, “In the Fabulous Rodmay” seminars, parties and weddings. Our fireplaces, beamed ceilings and warm ambiance in our lounge and our lobby make any event special. 6251 Yew Street 604-483-7715 Call now to book: 604 483 7717 or 604 483 7715 Ample Parking Available
POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 37 Want to get a reaction? According to psychologists, the lection, and you’ll be sure to find something that fits. Come quickest way to trigger an emotional response is with see our old world Christmas ornaments too. scent. Shopper’s Drug Mart has a varied selection of fragrances for men and women — something to appeal to everyone.
A gift certificate to Pacific Breeze Tanning Salon is healthy and will really warm up your loved one. It helps them look and feel great! Sessions in the tanning lights can also help battle everything from mild winter blues to seri- ous seasonal affective disorder. For an extra deal, check the coupon in this issue.
For a practical gift she’ll use every day, give her the kitchen of her dreams with a project organized by Powell River Custom Tile and Marble. Quality granite countertops range on average from $5000 to $10,000, completely. Call for a free estimate.
Need a break from all the shopping? Check out Minato Sushi at their new location in Crossroads Village. Bring Give twice when you buy a Subway your friends and family for great Japanese food and pick up cash card. For each card purchased, some gift certificates, too. $1 goes to Special Olympics. The Recreation Complex has health and active gift ideas For your sports fanatic how about a like books of Swimming, Fitness & Skate tickets or sign up gift certificate to Moose 'n Eddies? your Grade 5 or 6 student for Get Active in the New Year. They can enjoy great meals and games in a warm, friendly See the ad in this issue. atmosphere. Find a perfect gift basket at Heritage Liquor Store, located For affordable gifts on a green or limited budget, visit Cen- in the fabulous Rodmay Heritage Hotel in the Townsite. tsible, the Community’s Thrift Store... you’ll find clothing, They have wines and spirits. Smiles are free. furniture, household goods and even fancy evening wear. If you know shoes, you know he’ll look great in a pair from No idea what to get someone? Stop by the place with “gift” Pagani & Sons. It’s also a great place to get hiking and in the name. Paperworks Gift Gallery has an eclectic se- work boots that will keep him safe.
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38 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Make the gift a permanent one, with a Deeply moisturizing Aveda hand & gift certificate to InkFected Tattoo & foot lotion comes with travel size, in a Piercing. beautiful handmade Himalayan paper box. It’s just $54 for a $82 value at From furniture to appliances to candy, Beyond Bliss. you can find a practical gift at Mitchell Brothers. Recycling is great, but re-using is even better. It can be hard to find something Get your friends and family in touch with unique in this multi-national corporate their inner brewmasters with a wine or world, but Coastal Collectables makes beer making package from Squatter’s it easy with their large collection of fur- Creek. niture, tableware, and collectables.
What better way to say “I love you” than with a machine that will let you get out- doors together? Quality Parts can help you choose between quads and side-by-sides. After Holiday Savings For a gift that’s classy and practical, check out the furni- If you wait until after the holidays, there are always some ture selection at Pebble Beach on Marine Avenue. Choose great deals. Here are a couple to watch for. from chairs, stools, tables, armoires, sofas and more. Shoes! Need we say more? Fits To a T will host a shoe clearance sale after Christmas.
Green Gifts Warm up to Made from natural fibres, parachute silk shopping bags great savings hold more and pack tighter at the Annual than other shopping bags. Winter Blind They’re $4.99/single bag or get Sale at Ken’s a six-pack for family shopping Personal Touch. for $28.99. Available at Beyond There will be the Bed. something for everyone, with This pan from Huckleberry a wide selection Hutch saves energy, and it of styles and comes in recyclable packag- fabrics. ing. The Cuisinart Green gourmet 8, 10 & 12” Skil- Please make a lets are hard anodized donation to a charity and PTFE & PFOA free. of your choice in The non-stick cooking the Spirit of Giving surface is petroleum-free for Christmas ceramic. Energy saving this year. construction provides su- perior heat conductivity.
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 39 Nothing But Sky Album inspired by Powell River and its people hen Devon Hanley moved to Powell River three years ago Wshe picked up her guitar and began singing and writing songs after a hiatus of almost 20 years. A family sailing holiday, watching tugs plying the strait, re- awakened the musician inside of Devon and before she knew it she was scribbling madly and putting words to music. Again. For years, Devon had worked as a professional musician, singing, playing the guitar and piano in nightclubs and at folk and jazz festivals, but one day, she stopped. “Then I became a publicist for CBC records and Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and taught voice and piano.” She stopped making music. Devon grew up playing and writ- ing songs. “When I was three years old I picked up a ukulele, got dressed up and pretended I was on stage.” In Grade 4 she began playing guitar at school, then her parents enrolled her in piano lessons. Devon trained in classical piano and voice. She later studied music at university and in London, England. “Then the lure of the stage beckoned and I began to play professionally.” After moving to Powell River from North Vancouver, Devon was inspired to begin playing and singing again. “I’m inspired by where I live and the people in my life,” she says. The result is Devon’s first CD, Nothing But Sky. Decidedly folk in flavour, it is about life in Powell River. Devon wrote all the songs, played piano and guitar and did the vocals. At Bakerstreet Studios in North Vancouver “an amazing group of musicians” worked with her on other instruments including “guitar magician Rob- bie Steininger." Producer Rolf Henneman, who has produced albums for Heart, Roy Forbes and Raffi, has more than 30 gold and platinum awards to his name. Nothing But Sky will be released on Sunday, December 14 at Bemused Bistro on Marine Av- enue from 7 to 9 pm. The community is in- vited to the launch, to hear great music and enjoy complimentary appetizers.
GET ThE MUSIc: Nothing But Sky is available at Silke's organic Food Market on Marine, the Flying yellow Bread Bowl, Powell river Academy of Music, and Beyond the Bed. visit www.prliving.ca to hear some of Devon’s music or email her at [email protected] or call 604 483-3611 to order a copy.
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tel 604 485 2715 r fax 604.485.2611 r [email protected] r 4510 Joyce Ave, Powell River. BC V8A 3A9 A Social 2008/2009 Evening at the Banff Mountain Film Festival Proceeds to Brooks Career Education and CAT Scan Campaign Friday & Saturday January 9 – 10 BROOKS SECONDARY SCHOOL & MAX CAMERON THEATRE
Photo:CarolineGeorge 6 pm: Doors open each night for an hour ascendingStorm Mountain Falls. © Andrew Burr of socializing and gourmet finger foods prepared by our Culinary Arts program students. The bar will be open. 7 pm: Move into the Max Cameron Theatre for more than half a dozen short %BO[BLt*G:PVSF/PU'BMMJOHt5IF4IBSQ&OE&BTUFSO&VSPQFt BMFF Films each night. $SVYt3FE(PMEt5IF3FE)FMNFUt4FBTPOTtBOENPSF Tickets available at Taws, River City Coffee, Thunder Bay Store and Brooks Secondary School www.banffmountainfestivals.ca For more information contact Jim Palm at 604 483-3171 or [email protected]
POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 41 By Emma Levez Larocque A green Christmas n today’s eco-conscious world, the term that we throw away on Boxing Day. A lot of I“Green Christmas” has changed in mean- Christmas wrapping contains plastic or oth- ing. I can hear some people groaning...”A er materials that make it shiny and pretty, Green Christmas? Isn’t anything sacred? but unfortunately un-recyclable. The best Christmas should be a time of generosity kind of wrapping is the kind you can use and giving!” Oftentimes people associate many times. Wrap gifts in colourful cloth being eco-friendly with sacrifice — but it and ribbon for a beautiful waste-free pack- doesn’t have to be that way. age, or in maps, magazine pages or other The holiday season is a special time to colourful paper that can be recycled at the most of us, but the overconsumption that end of the day. According to the Sierra Club, plagues this time of year can put a strain if every family in Canada wrapped just three on finances, and a damper on the spirit of gifts this way, it would save enough paper EARTH-FRIENDLY ORNAMENT: Karen things. The key is differentiating between Skadsheim shows off a woven paper to cover 45,000 football fields. generosity and excess. When you are plan- heart made from recycled paper. ning your Christmas, consider the impact Events and statement of gifts, decorations, and • www.jalutoys.com (a Powell River Hosting get-togethers is one of the great the events you are hosting. manufacturer of wooden toys) pleasures of the Christmas season. It can • www.grassrootsstore.com. also be a huge garbage-generator. Planning Gifts and hosting a party is a lot of work, and The way we spend our money can send Decorations many people think, “it’s just easier” to get a powerful message to the companies that The Christmas tree is perhaps the most impor- disposable plates, cutlery, napkins etc. But produce the items we consume. Look at the tant and traditional decoration of the season. this is the best opportunity you will have products you are buying carefully — where But plastic ones are bad for the planet, and all year to make a big difference in your were they made, and how? What are they cutting a real one down is a waste. Consider garbage volume — and to make a statement made of? How long will they last? Does the buying a living tree in a pot — you can plant doing it. Spend a bit of time collecting or person you are buying for need what you it in your yard or somewhere in your com- making colourful cloth napkins and orga- are buying? Choose to spend your money munity once it has served its decorative pur- nize enough real plates, glasses and cutlery on ethically made, eco-friendly gifts and pose — or designate a living, outdoor tree as for your guests. The gesture will make your you will be supporting businesses try- your ornamental tree of choice. Alternatively, party earth friendly AND even classier. ing to be more environmentally and so- make it a family project to create a Christmas By keeping this in mind and making the cially responsible. You will also be raising tree from recycled materials — your imagina- effort for a waste-free Christmas, you’ll awareness of important issues among your tion is the only limit! Check out www.joy- be giving yourself, your family, and your friends and family. Check out these web- totheplanet.com for ideas. loved ones the best gift of the season — a sites for green gift ideas: Wrapping paper is another huge part of better, healthier planet on which to live. • wwfstore.donorportal.ca Christmas — and a huge part of the garbage Have a Merry Green Christmas!
42 Powell River Living : winter 2008 Next Steps Millennium Park & North Harbour Marina
ow that Powell River has voted in favour 2. A statutory 10-day quashing from the MacGregor Building 6910 Duncan Street Nof both the Millennium Park and the date of adoption. Powell River, BC V8A 1V4 North Harbour referenda it is time to look at 3. Following the 10-day period, the Re- what happens next. Work on the North Har- gional Board may make application to Tel 604 485-6291 bour will not be completed overnight and the Ministry of Community Services for Fax 604 485-2913 the City asks that residents please bear with Certificate of Approval. www.PowellRiver.ca them as the process unfolds through the 4. Inspector of Municipalities grants a loan authorization approval process. Certificate of Approval. On 15 November 2008, the City of Pow- ell River Millennium Park Loan Authoriza- tion Bylaw 2213 and North Harbour Marina Improvement Loan Authorization Bylaw 2214 received the assent of the electors by a majority of the votes counted in favour Work on the of the bylaws. The City may now proceed North Harbour will with advancing these two projects. In accor- dance with the Community Charter and Lo- not be completed cal Government Act, the next steps required overnight and the to conclude the borrowing process are as follows: City asks that City Of Powell River Action Required: residents please 1. Council’s reconsideration and adoption bear with of the bylaw on 25 November 2008. them. 2. A statutory 30-day quashing period from the date of adoption. 3. Following the 30-day period, the City may make application to the Ministry of Community Services for a Certificate of Approval. 4. Inspector of Municipalities grants a Certificate of Approval. This process may take several months to 5. Council may pass a resolution authoriz- complete. While we are completing the steps ing the borrowing from the Municipal described above, the City will continue to Finance Authority (MFA) of British Co- work on the North Harbour planning, engi- lumbia as part of MFA’s spring issue and neering and designs. The current timeline is requesting that the Powell River Region- for the North Harbour project to commence al District consent to the borrowing. in 2009. Additionally, the City will be finaliz- ing the purchase agreements for Millennium Powell River Regional District Park, which will be completed in 2009. Action Required: 1. Upon giving consent of the undertaking We look forward to continuing to build a the Regional Board proceeds with the strong and vibrant Powell River. adoption of a Regional District Security David M Douglas, CGA Issuing Bylaw. Director of Financial Services
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Powell River Living : winter 2008 43 Christmas Services
Faith Lutheran Church 6310 Sycamore Street 604 483-4230 4811 Ontario Avenue ~ 604 485-2000 Dec 7 – 10:00 am Advent 2 - Parish Eucharist with The Rev. Paul Wiltse celebrating Sunday, December 21 at 10 am Dec 10 – 4:30 pm Messy Church - fun activities, food & worship for the whole family – Worship with Holy Communion Dec 13 – 4:30 pm Second Saturday - (Almost) Longest Night service of meditation & music & Children’s Christmas Presentation with Jim Dickson and Ron Campbell Christmas Eve December 24 at 7 pm Dec 14 – 10:00 am Advent 3 - Parish Eucharist with The Rev. Dr. Robert Korth celebrating – Worship with Holy Communion Dec 21 – 10:00 am Advent 4 - Parish Eucharist with The Rev. Rick Root celebrating Sunday, December 28 at 10 am Dec 24 – 7:00 pm Christmas Eve - A Family Service of Nine Lessons and Carols with – Lessons and Carols for Christmas The Rev. Dr. Jeanette Scott officiating with healing service Dec 28 – 10:00 am First Sunday after Christmas - Parish Eucharist with The Rev. Ruth Taylor Regular church services every Sunday at 10 am celebrating Salvation Army Church Westview Baptist Church & Community Services 3676 Joyce Avenue, Powell River Bringing hope to Powell River for more than 50 years C J R R 604 485-5040 or 604 485-9607 Please Join Us “Always a Place For You” From November 22 until December 24 volunteers are invited and needed to stand with our red Christmas Kettles throughout the community. Please call 604-485-6067 and ask for Cathy or Sheila to book your time! CHRISTMAS EVE S D , @ Our annual Salvation Army Community Christmas Dinner, held at the Moose Hall, 4463 Joyce Ave. CANDLE LIGHT SERVICES Music by the Powell River Community Band! Please call 604-485-6067 to book your free tickets! December 24 4 and 6 pm W D , @ Our annual Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, held at e Salvation Army, 4500 Joyce Ave. REGULAR SUNDAY SERVICES 4500 Joyce Ave Powell River, BC 604 485-6067 AT 9 AM AND 10:45 AM Powell River Seventh Day Adventist Powell River United Church 4880 Manson Ave, Powell River, BC Corner of Duncan & Michigan 604 485-5724 CHRISTMAS SERVICES WITH REV JIM ERB ALL WELCOME SATURDAY WORSHIP TIME TUESDAY: Dec 9 – 7:30 pm – “Advent Evening of Song” S S S K: with Cheryl & Bruce Harding Saturday, 9:30 – 10:45 am Tues & urs, 12 – 1:30 pm SUNDAY: Dec 14 – 10:30 am Service & Sunday School Christmas Pageant C S C B: Saturday, 11 am Tues & urs, 11:30 am – 1 pm WEDNESDAY: Dec 24 – Christmas Eve Services – 7:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. P M F P: SATURDAY: Dec 27 – 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Winter Wonderland Skate Wednesday, 7:30 pm Tues & urs, 12 – 1 pm at the Recreation Complex followed by a Potluck Supper in Trinity Hall. Church 604 485-7106 Community Services Emergency 604 485-6238 or 604 483-9127
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44 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Point of VIU A celebration and a gift By Dawn McLean
his fall, Malaspina University-College was named a “Special a canoeing and whaling culture. Paddles signified moving to- TPurpose, Teaching University” by the provincial government gether, pulling together, working together in a canoe. When in and renamed Vancouver Island University (VIU). The announce- big water, people are completely relying on others in a canoe. ment was good news for students and residents of this commu- The paddle represents the journey in both a physical and spiri- nity. Ralph Nilson, VIU president, says, “This designation will tual sense: when the paddle is being stroked in the water, we increase access to university degree programs in central Vancou- can only see half of it. The spiritual side we cannot see. Be- ver Island and in Powell River ing part of a team in the water is without impacting the breadth something that touches a person of training currently available… forever, just like the experience VIU is one of only a few univer- of attending school. sities in Canada that offers such “The paddle was made by Brian breadth of training available at Bob, Qwuyutsapulth, of the Coast our institution.” Salish/Ucluelet , who now lives in As a new university, VIU will Sna naw as (Nanoose). The gift continue to focus on serving the of the paddle represents the jour- diverse educational and training ney people go on while following needs of the region. VIU will be their educational goals. It is made able to respond to the changing of yellow cedar, and although it social and economic agenda in is very beautiful, it is functional. Powell River. Career, trades, and The salmon are included to signify upgrading programs will be em- the journey. They leave, but travel phasized. upstream to come home. That is Increasing opportunities for PADDlE GIFT: the new Chancellor of vancouver Island university, why we educate our youth with Aboriginal students is a goal of Shawn Atleo, presents a gift to the Powell river Campus. the hope that they will bring back the new university. It is fitting, their learning to their communi- then, that the first chancellor appointed by VIU is Shawn Atleo, ties. The copper points are the eggs of the salmon glinting with A-in-chut, a Hereditary Chief from the Ahousaht First Nation suggestion at the connection to the next generation. and the British Columbia Regional Chief of the Assembly of First “Although this paddle is beautiful artwork, it is given with the Nations. A chancellor is the carefully chosen figurehead of a hope that it will be used. Dip it in the water the first day of a sig- university. Shawn Atleo is seen as a role model and a leader nificant journey; dip it again on the last day. Use it as a talking dedicated to education. stick or in ceremonies. Keep it where people can touch it, feel it, In September, Chancellor Atleo was welcomed to the Powell and hold it. It will start to turn, fade as part of its journey, and River Campus by the students, staff, faculty and community. this honours the living culture.” During the ceremony, he presented a yellow cedar paddle as gift The paddle will be displayed at the Powell River Campus at to the campus and told the story of the paddle: VIU. Other campuses were given a similar gift, with the Nanaimo “I wanted a gift that signified a journey because I come from Campus receiving the steersman paddle.
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POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 45 Family Place celebrates families Drop-in centre freely available By Jean MacKenzie
he people you meet on a typical day at Family Place repre- that Family Place has had on their decision to remain in Tsent a diversity of cultures and traditions. Be it at Christ- our tightly knit community just because they were able to mas, Hanukkah, Davali, or Yule, we all celebrate a renewal make one friend. of hope for the future by gathering with families and friends Families also come to Family Place to attend enhancement as we celebrate abundance by eating traditional foods, and programs such as Parent-Child Mother Goose, Toddler Time, exchanging gifts that signify our care and attention for loved and Rhythm Circle Time, to borrow a book from the Book Bag ones. An important part of every tradition is to create a time Exchange, or to take part in the community action group, The of magic and joy for the children who best represent those Open Space for Parents or to enjoy the fellowship of creating future hopes. the monthly Stone Soup. Many families look forward to the Family Place, a family drop-in centre in the Town Centre Mall, summer program and children’s activities. celebrates this commonality among families all year round. Family Place can act as an entry point for parents to access Now nearing its fifth birthday, the centre is freely available support services. to all parents with young children. One of over 300 such pro- Readers may have heard about Family Place's miniscule bud- grams in British Columbia, our Family Place has evolved into a get and struggle to remain open. Most programs for young chil- kind of neighbourhood house or community centre. Parents at dren struggle with increasing expectations and exist from one the beginning of their lives as parents and active members of crisis to another, which is surprising since services for young the community brought together from all walks of life by their children are remarkably cost effective. Years after Canada signed common need to feed a child or to allow a toddler to blow off the UN Declaration on the Rights of the Child, we are still fail- steam in the midst of a busy day, meet here and make friends ing to take advantage of the cost savings, around $17 for ev- and take part in creating a support network that will sustain ery dollar spent before the age of five, of providing the support them in years to come. that children need if they are to reach their potential to become Especially for the many families with young children healthy responsible members of our communities. who have chosen Powell River as the place to raise their Family Place is open Tuesday through Thursday, 10:30 am to 4:30 families, the power of making a friend cannot be under- pm and on Fridays from 12:30 – 4:30 pm. For more information call estimated. In our surveys parents cite the positive role 604 485-2706.
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46 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 Book benefits therapeutic Riding Spiral, by K.L. Denman Story shows how horses help with healing Reviewed by Hailey Sacree
ocal author K.L. (Kim) Denman has invited Powell River always love reading local authors’ work, and Spiral, written Therapeutic Riding to participate in the launch of her new- l by KL Denman, is a really cool book. est young adult novel, Spiral. I Spiral is all about this 15-year-old girl named Abby who be- SPIRAL will be launched at the Powell River Library on comes paralyzed from the waist down after an accident where Thursday December 11 from 6:30 – 7:30 pm; Kim will be she breaks her back. In a wheel chair as a paraplegic for the reading from her novel and autographing rest of her life, having to learn how to copies of Spiral. live and do everything in a whole new “Powell River Therapeutic Riding As- way was very stressful. Knowing you sociation is grateful to Orca Books Pub- may never walk again, never play anoth- lishers for donating all the proceeds from er soccer or basketball game would be the sale of Spiral at this book launch to hard, really hard. Powell River Therapeutic Riding Asso- Abby distanced herself from all her ciation,” said Lin Johnson, president of friends, broke up with her boyfriend Powell River Therapeutic Riding. “The and fell into a kind of depression. She funds will be used to care for our five was sent to a place to learn with a group therapy horses, Beau, Apollo, Peppy, on how to maintain your health while in Desi and Fashion.” a wheel chair but that backfires when Spiral is a novel suitable for young adults she becomes addicted to cocaine. After that tells the story of Abby, who is seri- ThErAPEUTIc BEnEFITS: volunteer Nola one sniff she is addicted and can’t stop. ously injured at work when she is only 15. MacDonald and author Kim Denman When her parents find out she is sent Her wounds go far deeper than her broken with Apollo. to rehab for six months. (I remember back, and refusing to participate in life, thinking "ouch!" that is kind of harsh). Abby withdraws into drugs and despair. It is there that Abby turns her life around. Abby is sent to a farm that offers equine assisted therapy and Denman’s writing shows you how beautiful a person’s re- with the help of the horses, decides that she can learn to be covery can be. The journey is difficult but it is rewarding in present in her new life. the end. Kim has generously agreed to donate a classroom author visit or mini creative writing workshop to the school that sends the most people to the book launch. In addition to Kim’s reading and the author visit contest, Powell The Powell River Brain Injury Society River Therapeutic Riding members will be on hand and will bring would like to thank a slide show presentation of the therapy horses and volunteers. everyone who came out and supported For more information contact Lin Johnson at Powell River our fundraising efforts on November 22, 2008. Therapeutic Riding at 604 485-0117. Your generosity goes a long way to providing much needed services, support and advocacy for persons living with the effects of acquired brain injury. Thank you to the following for providing merchandise, certificates, volunteer hours and more: Incognito Blues Band – Cross’d Lovers Burlesque – Doug Rugg Sound & Lights Academy of Music Volunteers – Otago Rugby Club – Wendy Clarke Catering and Crew Powell River Firefighters and Municipal Workers! Dry Grad Drivers – Powell River Rotary Club Western Forest Products Black Tie Pastries Westview U Vin U Brew Oceanview Helicopters Susan Milligan and Island Girl Cream and Sugar Taws Cycle and Sport Charters and Water Taxi Andy Byrne Trucking We are packed Romi Low Cranberry Lake Nursery Breakwater Books Ursula Medley Shoppers Drug Mart Chopping Block full of seasonal Aaron Services Trendz Essence Paperworks Gift Gallery Suncoast Cycle Jackie McRae and Maude Bay Natural Health Alternatives inspiration In December, Powell River Kings Hockey Resort Waves Salon open 7 Days a Week Club Plutonic Power Corporation Cloud Nine Boutique Andersons Men’s Wear Pollen Sweater Company Safeway 4739 Marine Ave 604 485-2512 Melissa Tookey Patricia Theatre Catherine Peterson Dave Garling Manzanita Restaurant Burnt House Imports Super Natural Essentials Snickers Restaurant Kissing Fish Studio Pacific Coastal Airlines Dave Irwin Foundation Sound Attraction Lund Hotel and Dave Roger Whittaker Ron Armitage Formosa Bob Brackenbury Skye Morrison TODAY IS A GOOD DAY Donna Newell Luke Raffin Gallery TO REMEMBER WHAT’S IMPORTANT Rachel Scrivener and the staff, board and volunteers of the Society Apologies to anyone we inadvertently left out… we appreciate your continued support! Best wishes for a happy and peaceful New Year. See you all November 21, 2009 for Arabian Donald Allan MA Nights Blues and Burlesque Revue! 604-485-2261 Powell River Brain Injury Society [email protected] www.sunlife.ca/donald.allan 4735 Marine Avenue 604 485-6065
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Genuine Thai Cuisine Authentic Thai carvings Thai music Thai dresses and apparel “A production that looks like a ballet but feels like a play.” Gift certificates for that hard-to-shop for —The National Post person for Christmas. OPEN Mon – Sat 11:30 am – 9 pm; Sunday 5 – 9 pm ADVANCE TICKETS s !CADEMY OF -USIC s 0%2&/2-!.#% $!9 TICKETS s -AX #AMERON 4HEATRE AT "ROOKS 4454 Willingdon Ave 604 485 5171 Thanks for your vote! I am sincerely honoured to be selected to represent the great people of Powell River for the next three years. Special thanks to The Powell River Professional Firefighters Local 1298, CUPE Local 798, Powell River & District Labour Council and Ray and Jack my sign guys. I owe a huge debt of gratitude to “my people” Donna French, Carol and Owen Roberts and Sharon Sawyer. Thanks everyone! Maggie Hathaway
48 POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 485-2706. The Open Space parent led family programs, 12:30 to 2:30 pm. Parent child drop in 12:30 – 4:30 pm. Thursday: Parent child drop in, 12:30 – 4:30 pm Parent Child Mother Goose Program (birth to one year). Friday: Parent child drop in, 12:30 – 4:30 pm Rhythm Circle Time (3 – 5 December/January years old). Community Resource Centre: 4752 Joyce Avenue. Info sessions, Dec 4: Christmas Music by the Music Academy at the Powell River Com- 10 – 11 am. Free & open to everyone. For more info call 604 485-0992. munity Resource Centre, 10 am. Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters: Interested in communication, leader- Dec 6: Annual Christmas Bazaar at Evergreen Extended Care Residence, ship and public speaking? Toastmasters meet the second and fourth 2 – 3:30 pm. Baking, crafts, door prizes and “collectibles”. Call 604 485- Thursday at 7 pm in the School District office boardroom on Ontario Ave., 2208 ext 4455 for more info. and at noon on the first and third Thursday. Guests welcome. Barb Rees at 604-485 2732; Kevin Wilson at 604 483 9052. Dec 6: Special evening of advent music featuring Bruce & Cheryl Harding, West Coast performers. Powell River United Church at 7:30 pm. Dona- Women in Business: Do you want to make a good impression on current tions at the door. An evening of friendly and joyful music and fellowship. or future clients/customers? This is the place for you. Women in Busi- ness is a networking group for anyone working in or owning a business, Dec 7: Santa Parade along Marine from Wharf Street to Alberni Street. For whether it’s in service or retail. Call Bonnie Krakalovich at more info call 604 483-9454. 604 485-0003 or 604 414-3981. Dec 10: Messy Church with a Christmas theme. 4:30 – 6:30 pm, St David and St Paul Anglican Church hall, 6310 Sycamore St. Everyone Welcome. Community calendar provides free listings for non-profit organizations and our advertisers. Dec 11: Fire Prevention with the PR Firefighters at the PR Community To have your event included, email [email protected] before the 20th of the month. Centre at 10 am. Dec 12-13: Carols by Candlelight at Dwight Hall. For more info call the Powell River Academy of Music Powell River Academy of Music, 604 485-9633. Dec. 13: The (Almost) Longest Night Service, 4:30 pm at the Anglican Church, Townsite. This service is designed to offer hope and encourage- ment to those who are grieving as well as to those who are feeling lonely, blue or simply overwhelmed by the demands of the holiday season. Enjoy some quiet time away from the busy-ness. For more info call 604 483 4230 or 604 487-0750.
Dec 18: Presentation of programs offered by TICKETS: Academy Box Office Vancouver Island University. PR Community Centre at 10 am. ,FNBOP4Ut Dec 19: Fourth annual Family Place Winter .POo5IVStBNoQN XXXQPXFMMSJWFSBDBEFNZPSH Celebration. The celebration of light, friendly to the needs of young children and their families will include stories, songs, crafts, and a potluck of foods that represent the varied community that is Powell River Family Place. All families with young children and those who work with families invited. January 1: The first 5 K Fun Run or Walk. Sign-up starts at 10:30 am, run starts at 11 am at Willingdon Beach. $10 per person or $20 per family. All proceeds going to the CAT SCAN fund. Something great to do for yourself and your community on the first day of the year. For more information call 604 485-9580. January 20 – March 24: Free volunteer literacy tutor training, 10 ses- sions, Tuesdays 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Register now for January start at Vancou- ver Island University. For more info call Linda Rosen at 604 485-2878 ext. 8145 or email [email protected] Feb 19 – 21: Powell River Film Festival. Feature films, documentaries and evening galas. Programming updates are available on the website www. prfilmfestival.ca. For more info call the Film Festival office at 604 485- 0325 or email [email protected] Monday to Thursday, all December long: Dog and Pony Show at Com- munity Living Place. A show of 24 new paintings by Giovanni Spezzacat- ena that were inspired by vintage cartoons in a roundabout way. Sunday: Faith Lutheran Church Services and Sunday school, 10 am. Monday: Bike ride starting at Suncoast Cycle, 6 pm Tuesday: Family Place Toddler Time drop in from 10:30 to noon. Parent- child drop in from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Tues & Thurs: Bike Ride starting at RCMP parking lot, 6 pm Second Tuesday: Living with Cancer Support Group, 1:30-3:30 pm at Breakwater Books, Alberni St. All cancer patients, survivors and loved ones welcome. Info 888 229-8288. Fourth Tuesday: Powell River Garden Club meets at 7 pm at Trinity Hall, United Church. All welcome. Wednesday: Family Place. Garden group 10:30 am to 12:30 pm, call 604
POwEll RIVER lIVINg : winter 2008 49 Accounting clerk a fixture at school board office hen Robert Kowal, School District and the secretary at the school would type place at the board office in the last 24 W47’s accounting clerk, was hired in it up so it had five copies! Today, each years, but Robert and his location have April 1984 , he was told it was only for school has its own credit card and they ap- remained constant. His chair has moved six months. prove their own purchases. less than six feet in all the years he has Robert, his wife Lorraine, and their “We used to issue 3,000 purchase orders worked there. “I used to be on the other three children had just moved to Powell a year. Now we do about 200.” side of this desk. There was a glass wall River from Fort St. John to be closer to But Robert didn’t always live and work dividing us,” he smiled. Lorraine’s family. “It was a chance for by numbers. As a child he struggled with Robert’s sense of warmth and good hu- the kids to get to know their grandpa and math. “I had trouble with some of the mour is immediately evident and it is this grandma,” said Robert. concepts in math but as But Robert needed a job and so, acting a child I loved playing upon his mother-in-law’s suggestion, he with paper and I would applied at the School Board office. A few collect books. I loved to months after he applied, Don Reid called read and write.” Robert into his office and said ‘We have a Robert is trilingual. temporary posting here for six months.’ He speaks English, Robert told his wife about the offer. “I French and Spanish flu- told her that six months is better than no ently. Robert has helped months so I’ll give it a try!” out a number of times Apparently Robert was needed longer by offering to interpret than six months, which suited him just with the international fine. In April 2009, he will be celebrating students. “It’s mostly his 25th anniversary of working for the talking with the parents school district. who come from Mexi- “Unemployment was high at the time I co,” Robert says. was hired. I was fortunate to get a job,” he Robert grew up in Sas- recalls. katoon. At the age of 10 As accounting clerk, Robert is in charge his father decided to do of accounts payable, accounts receivable, missionary work and GST, bank reconciliations, deposits and moved the family to Peru. filing. When he first began working at As this was not paid mis- the school board office he did not have sionary work, Robert’s a computer. “We had adding machines father needed a job so and typewriters. There was one comput- he started a restaurant in er in the office, the mainframe, but we a little town in the An- were not allowed to touch it. It was Mr. des. He then found a job Nugter’s baby.” working for an American Mr. Nugter was Robert’s supervisor when mining company. he first began working for the school board. Robert and his younger He retired a few months after Robert was brother learned to speak 25 Years Later: As quick with jokes and puns as he is with the hired and there have been several changes Spanish because they number pad, Robert Kowal is School District 47's accounting in supervisors and office staff since then. spent a lot of time with clerk, and sometimes interpreter. Computers have made Robert’s job eas- the local people. “We ier. At one time he had two computers, a were there for three years. Dad was always good humour that keeps those around him business computer and a Macintosh, on his a people person and we saw the whole smiling and waiting for his next line. “I tell desk. “One was to do all the invoices on,” country from top to bottom… from the lots of little puns and jokes around the of- he explained. northern part of Peru along to the border fice. They’re all clean ones but I likehu- Efficiencies throughout the school dis- with Chile in the south. mour to brighten up the day.” trict are evident. Robert used to have seven The country became politically unsta- Just ask Anna Cristante who works in phones on his desk as each school had a ble and so the Kowal family returned to payroll. When she told Robert she was go- direct line to him. When they needed to or- Canada, taking up residence in Churchill, ing to take the ferry to Vancouver Island der something he would be called to okay Manitoba. on an extremely windy day he said: “Don’t it and give them a purchase order number Robert has seen a lot of changes take worry, you’ll have a swell trip!”
50 Powell River Living : winter 2008 winter 2008 Volume Three, Number 11 • ISSN 1718-8601
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