Fish farm success - West Coast Fishculture

More to shop for...
Drop by the Administration Office
Come trick or treating at the Mall
or call
on Halloween, 11am – 4 pm
604.4
8
5.468
1 to ord
er gift certif
10
icates — Values of $5, $
or $25.
Help
for your
family
604 485-7663
This
Halloween,
treat them
to the
good
stuff!
Eye Examinations
Available
Dr. Ben Barrus & Dr. Karen Eddy, Optometrists
provide complete eye health and vision
examinations at IRIS, Powell River.
Tips from the pros
Mountain man
John Clarke honoured
Town Centre Mall
604.485.9737
iris.ca
604 485-2080
Check out our
huge selection
of hoodies.
We carry a great
selection of
plus sizes!
Bathing suits,
yoga wear,
vests,
fleece coats
and more!
Steelhead a hit
with restaurants
in the Town Centre Mall
en
p
o
now Mall!
at the
Fish
farm
success
$ 15 OFF
foils, cut & style
for October
Call to make an appointment
Hens in the 'hood
Chickens on trial
Home renos
Changing it up
october 2010
www.prliving.ca
Powell River Living is 100% locally owned!
Powell River Give The Gift Of Safety
■ CPR Level C with AED (BC-CPC-AED) $65
Wed Nov 03................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed Dec 15 ................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed Jan 05.................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
■ CPR Level C Renewal with AED
(BC-CPC-R-AED) $45
Tue Nov 30 .................................... 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Tue Jan 11 ..................................... 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
■ Emergency First Aid - Community Care
(BC-ECC) $89
Fri Jan 07 ....................................... 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
■ Emergency First Aid - Industry OFA
Level 1 Equivalent (BC-ESO) $89
Mon Nov 01 .................................. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat Nov 13..................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed Nov 17................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Mon Nov 29 .................................. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu Dec 02 .................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat Dec 11 ..................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sat Jan 08...................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wed Jan 19.................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Mon Jan 31 ................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
■ Standard First Aid - Industry OFA Level 1
Equivalent (BC-SSOC) $165
Sat Nov 27 - Sun Nov 28 ............... 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Sat Jan 15 - Sun Jan 16.................. 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
■ OFA Level 3 (BC-OF3) $715
Mon Nov 15 - Fri Nov 26 ............... 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM
■ OFA Level 3 Renewal (BC-OF3R) $590
Mon Jan 24 - Fri Jan 28 ................. 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM
■ Spinal Immobilization Endorsement
(BC-SPTE) $105
Tue Nov 02 .................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Fri Dec 03 ...................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Sun Jan 09 ..................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Thu Jan 20 ..................................... 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
■ What Every Babysitter Should Know
(BC-HBS) $40
Sat Nov 20..................................... 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat Jan 22...................................... 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
St. John Volunteers are there at local
events in your community.
Choosing St. John Ambulance for first aid training provides you with life-saving skills that make all of us safe. As a not-for-profit charitable enterprise, 27 cents from every
training dollar support Healthier, Safer, and Caring Communities through our Volunteer services. Charitable Registration #: 10802 2500 RR 0009.
Powell River Branch: 5907 Arbutus Ave., Powell River V8A 4S2
(P) (604) 483-2250 • priver@bc.sja.ca
Register Now: Online at sja.ca/bc;
Customer Service Centre; M-F 8-8pm, Sat 9-5pm *New classes are added all the time.
St. John Ambulance Offers
The Only Multi-Media WorkSafeBC
Level 1 Course in BC…
Level 1 & Level B Kit
Soft Bag (BC-SF-1) $50
Meets WorkSafeBC and
Federal requirements.
St. John Ambulance is also proud of the enhanced OFA Level 2, OFA Level 3
and Transport Endorsement Courses beginning September 1, 2010.
Mart
Vinyl Gloves
$4.46
100/Box (9305)
Available Sizes: SM, MD, LG, XL, XXL.
St. John Ambulance Brand. Contains no latex.
604.485.9744
4290 Padgett Road
Check out the
Stove Showroom
50 Wood, Pellet & Gas
Models on the floor
10 Running Demos
on display
Also, ask us about
Broan Central Vacuum Systems
We have everything you need
to install a complete system
in your home.
www
.valle
ybuild
ingsu
pplie
s.com
Also now stocking Jackson Grills and Traeger Pellet BBQs
new
fall boots
and
fashions
have arrived
Powell River Branch
7030 Alberni Street
Powell River, BC
604-485-3175
4573B Marine Ave
www.fitstoat.ca
Trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia.
® Registered trademarks of The Bank of Nova Scotia.
TM
Max Cameron Theatre presents the 2010/2011 SeaSon of
Coming up from the
Stratford Shakespeare Festival
new York’s MetrOpOlItan Opera
& Britain’s natIOnal theatre
in HD • Nov 6 • 1 PM
The Tempest
Live in High-Definition • Performance times vary
Saturday, October 9 • 10 am
DaS RHeInGoLD
Wagner • English subtitles
Running time: 3 hr 15 min
NEW THIS SEASON!
Thursday, October 14 • 7 pm
a Disappearing number
Saturday, October 23 • 9 am
BoRIS GoDUnoV
Mussorgsky
English subtitles
Running time: 5 hr 30 min
national Theatre UK
Multiple award-winning play live
from heatre Royal Plymouth.
Directed by Simon McBurney.
Opera InsIghts • Join John silver for discussion of Das Rheingold on Tuesday,
October 5 and Boris Godunov on Tuesday, October 19. Extensive dvd and/or cd excerpts.
Held 6 – 8 pm at Future Chef ’s Café, Brook’s School — $6 per presentation.
Coming
next
month:
Don
Pasquale
Donizetti
AdvAnCE TiCkETS • Academy of Music • 604 485-9633 • day of performance tickets • Max Cameron Theatre at Brooks
www.MaxCameronTheatre.ca
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
3
7
11
13
Contents • october
5
In this issue
7
Lois Lake success
11
13
Individual effort, team success
A fish farm that works
Moving mountains
John Clarke's legacy
Hens in the 'hood
Urban chicken test project
16
First aid – get a kit and training
18
Connect with your kids
19
First aider on the receiving end
17 tips
Pumpkin recipes
Beyond pie
20
Helping salmon
22
Explore Powell River
24
Thru Tara Glenn's lens
Pardon My Pen
Arachnophobia
Business Connections
27
Women in Business
29
Family Matters
30
Making it work
31
Renovation innovation
34
Sean Percy is our associ-
16-year-old girl who has
found her true passion:
photography. So far, she is
self-taught and can’t wait to
learn more. Tara plans to go
to college after graduation
for her Professional Photography Certificate.
ate publisher. When he’s
not publishing, he likes
hiking, diving, photography
and enjoying beautiful
Powell River with his family.
Jennifer Dodd is an as-
piring chicken farmer and
pioneer, but in real life is
a portrait photographer in
Powell River.
One bucket of gravel at a time
26
33
Tara Burnett is a
What's new around town
Meet some local leaders
Life-work balance
Creative solutions to business problems
Esther Dyck is a
Department of Fisheries
and Oceans contractor and
president of the Myrtle
Creek Steward Society.
Motivation is everything.
You can do the work of
two people, but you can’t
be two people. Instead, you
have to inspire the next
guy down the line and
get him to inspire
his people.
Tracey Ellis is a journalist, writer and former editor
of BC’s Dream House
Magazine, Homes & Living,
BC Outdoors, Sport Fishing
and others.
Cost-effective home changes
Flavours of the West Coast
TV show features Powell River
Name that chicken
We had fun with this!
35
Customer service
38
Faces of Education
How to make it better
A varied career
Jeremy Williams is
a Powell River climber,
photographer and filmmaker who is pleased to
have called the legendary
mountaineer John Clarke
a friend. His website is
jeremywilliams.ca.
Nicole Narbonne is a
graphic designer at work,
and a gardener, farmer and
gluten-free foodie at home.
She keeps bees and a
dozen chickens at her Wildwood acre.
Lee Iacocca (1924 -)
Former Chrysler CEO
Member of the
ISSN 1718-8601
our choice of paper
This magazine is printed on paper made at the Powell River
Catalyst mill. The cover stock is Electraprime — the company’s
smoothest and glossiest uncoated grade, made only in
Powell River... on #10 Paper Machine!
On the cover
Ward Griffioen and Bill Vandevert at the West Coast Fish
Culture farm on Lois Lake.
Photo by Isabelle Southcott
4•
www.PRLiving.ca
Volume 5, Number 9
We welcome feedback from our readers. Email your
comments to isabelle@prliving.ca, or mail to Powell River
Living, 7053E Glacier Street, Powell River, BC V8A 5J7
Tel 604 485.0003
Publisher & Managing Editor
No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written consent
of the publisher. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the
publisher cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions that may
occur. © 2010 Southcott Communications. We reserve the right to refuse
any submission or advertisement.
Graphic Design & Production
Complete issues are available online at:
Sales & Marketing
www.prliving.ca
Isabelle Southcott
Associate Publisher & Sales Manager
Sean Percy
Robert Dufour, Works Consulting
Office Manager
Bonnie Krakalovich
Lauri Percy
Team successes require individual efforts
I
ndividuals can make a difference.
We're always told that and it's certainly
true. In this issue, for example, two individual efforts leap out — those of fish
farmer Ward Griffioen and of mountaineer John Clarke.
Individually, Ward Griffioen has led a
revolution in fish farming practices — creating a model that is not only successful
from a business point of view, but will
help make the world a better place.
While the Lois Lake farm has not been
without its controversies, compared to
most ocean farms, it's an environmental
as well as a business success story that
has earned the approval of the Vancouver
Aquarium and fish buyers across the country. Best of all for Powell Riverites, you can
Oops!
In last month’s issue we incorrectly identified a girl
and her horse in our story about 4H. She was Rosalee
Pagani & Mia at the Spring Horse Show. We apologize.
eat this fine fish at local restaurants, and,
soon, buy it to prepare at home!
While there's no doubt Ward is a leader,
he'll be the first to tell you that his individual efforts would have amounted to
nothing without a great team. In Ward's
case, his family formed the core of a team
that has created a business entity that
puts Powell River on the map.
Another man who changed Powell River's map, quite literally, was John Clarke.
John was a mountaineering legend who
climbed most of the peaks in this area
before anyone else — often by himself
on extended solo trips. This summer a
peak behind Princess Louisa Inlet was renamed in his memory.
But John's most important legacy is
not Mount John Clarke or his dizzying
record of first ascents. Rather, it is in the
lives of the young men and women he
transformed by hiking with them in the
wilderness, or making presentations in
the schools.
Perhaps most enduring will be the work
John did with the Squamish Nation that led
to the protection of the Simms Creek valley below Mount John Clarke — again an
example of how much an individual can
accomplish when they join with a team.
This truth of the whole being greater
than the sum of its parts is seen in other
stories in this issue, too, such as the efforts to help the salmon on Myrtle Creek
on Page 20 or the story on Page 30 about
businesses creating new ways to thrive.
Of course, great teams require great
leaders, which is why individuals like
Ward and John deserve accolades. But
never forget that whether you're the leader, or a member of the team, individual
efforts are needed to make it all work.
Sean Percy, Associate Publisher • sean@prliving.ca
Open all winter!
The Boardwalk Restaurant
Book the restaurant
for Special Events
Find us on
in Lund
Thur: Pizza Night • Sat: Burger Night • Sun: Pasta Night
It’s game night every night with Scrabble, Yahtzee, cribbage...
Fish ‘n Chips
Chicken ‘n Chips
Philly cheese steak
Sockeye salmon
Seafood chowder
Clam chowder
Nachos...
Thurs 4 - 8, Fri-Sun 11 - 8 & at any time by advance request... 604 483-2201 • theboardwalkrestaurant.ca
Fire Prevention Week Special!
10% OFFallnew
fireextinguishers•Oct3-9
John Wick
604 485-5494
7241 Warner Street
Hours 6 am – 6 pm
 FireExtinguisher
Sales&Service
 FirstAidKits
 High-VisVests
 Work&Disposable
Gloves
 Flashlights
Your hometown grocery store
Serving Powell River since 1946
5687 Manson Avenue
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
5
Community Futures
Taking Care of Business
Celebrating Small BuSineSS month
Pleasejoinusatour
ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE
Oct28,2010from5to7pm
2nd Floor, 4717 Marine Ave, Powell River, BC
604 485-7901 • www.prfutures.ca
Community Futures Powell Riverhelpsindividualsstart
or expand their businesses and fosters partnerships that
helpcreateastronganddiverseeconomy.Servicesoffered
tothecommunityinclude:
•CommunityEconomicDevelopmentInitiatives
•ConfidentialBusinessCounselling
•BusinessPlanAssistance
•FinancialReportingAssistance
•BusinessWorkshops
•Self-EmploymentProgram
•WebDesign&Maintenance
•ReferenceLibrary
•BusinessFinancing
2010 Community Flu Clinics
influenza
Get a Flu Shot at a Clinic Near You
It’s safe • It works! • It protects you and the people around you.
Please wear short sleeves and bring your BC Care Card.
Here are some of the clinic times and locations.
Community HealtH Care Workers*
& First responders (*Not VCH staff)
Monday, Oct 18 • 3:30 pm – 7:30pm
Powell River Community Health
3rd Floor, 5000 Joyce Ave
seniors Flu & pneumo CliniCs
Tuesday to Thursday, Oct 19 to 21
9:30 am – 2:30 pm each day
Recreation Complex Upper Level
and
Monday, Oct 25 • 10 am – 12 pm
Cranberry Seniors Centre
texada Flu & pneumo CliniC
Friday, Oct 22 • 10 am – 2 pm
OAP Room, Texada
everyone WelCome CliniC
Thursday, Oct 28 • 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Evangel Church, 5139 Manson Ave
everyone WelCome CliniCs
Wednesday, Nov 3 • 1 pm – 4:30 pm
Monday, Nov 8 • 3:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Powell River Community Health
3rd floor – 5000 Joyce Ave
Family Flu CliniCs
For an appointment please call
us at 604 485-3310
Monday, Nov 1 • 4 – 7 pm
Friday, Nov. 5 • 9:15 – 11:30 pm
Powell River Community Health
3rd floor – 5000 Joyce Ave
For more information please call
powell river Community Health at 604 485-3310
Giroday & Fleming Giroday & Fleming
Barristers and Solicitors
Barristers and Solicitors
Ian Fleming, B.A., LL.B. General Practice
Ian Fleming, B.A., LL.B. General Practice
weLcomes
weLcomes
Laura Berezan, articling student
Ms Berezan graduated from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Law
in June 2010 and immediately began her articling year at Giroday &
Fleming. She comes to Powell River
from Edmonton, Alberta with her
husband and youngest daughter.
In addition to her law degree, Ms Berezan has a certificate in
Voluntary Sector Management from Grant MacEwan College
and a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies and Drama from
Concordia University College of Alberta.
Prior to law school, Ms Berezan worked and volunteered in the
non-profit/voluntary sector. She spent six years consulting with
non-profit/voluntary sector organizations on issues related to
board governance, organizational management, fund development, and volunteer management.
604 485-2771 • 4571 marine Avenue
6•
www.PRLiving.ca
Katya S. Buck, articling student
Texas Bar Association
Originally from Powell River, Ms Buck
is a graduate of Max Cameron High
School. She has a Bachelor of Arts
degree in Psychology from Simon
Fraser University, Burnaby and a
Masters degree in Social Work
from Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.
After working for four years as a social worker, she was
accepted at St Mary’s University of Law in San Antonio. Ms
Buck graduated with a Juris Doctor in Law from St Mary’s
University School of Law in May 2007 and was licensed as
an attorney and member of the State Bar of Texas later that
year. Ms Buck was employed as an attorney in San Antonio
for two years before marrying David Gustafson and moving
back home to Powell River.
Since June 2010, Ms Buck has been working as an articling
student at Giroday & Fleming.
604 485-2771 • 4571 marine Avenue
Stillwater steelhead make
national headlines
West Coast Fish Culture supplies major chains
By Isabelle Southcott
L
ast month, steelhead from a fish farm on Lois Lake was the focus of a healthy
cooking demonstration on Canada AM. The CTV morning show which broadcasts
across the country, featured one of Canada’s most celebrated chefs Rob Feenie.
Feenie, Canada’s only Iron Chef, is the food concept architect for the Cactus Club
restaurants. He was in Powell River in August to visit West Coast Fish Culture
to see how the steelhead served at Cactus Club are raised.
W
ard Griffioen has been called a visionary for his ability to see where the market
for fish farming is heading.
As founder of West Coast Fish Culture, Ward saw the need for a year round market coming and began raising steelhead at his Lois Lake farm seven years ago.
“We have to be able to adapt and change, to figure out where
the market is going three years in advance. It’s a matter of
survival. Somehow we’ve survived when a whole lot of
other people didn’t,” says son-in-law Bill Vandevert, company president.
Ward first started West Coast Fish Culture in saltwater salmon farming in 1977 in Tofino. In 1988 he started rearing smolts
in Lois Lake and selling the smolts to other farms. He also
farmed rainbow, coho, chinook, and Atlantic salmon before
shifting to the steelhead program.
At one point there were 180 fish farms on the coast, says
Ward. “It was the ideal cottage industry. Now there are four
or five large ones and four or five little ones.”
Ward is a fish farmer through and through. “I’m a biologist at heart. I like to grow fish and figure out what
works. With the steelhead (company vice-president)
Bill Ferris decided to develop the market first and buy
the eggs.”
That decision has paid off.
Grand Opening Celebration!
October 15th & 16th at our new location on Alberni Street
just above Breakwater Books ~ Snacks & draws.
New Hours ~ 10 am to 5 pm ~ Tuesday to Saturday
604 485-2281
www.MalaspinaSoapFactory.ca
Home Town Service, Worldwide Presence
POWELL
RIVER
Independently Owned and Operated
4545 Marine Ave
1.877.485.2742
604.485.2741
www.remax-powellriver-bc.com
email: remax-powellriverbc@shaw.ca
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
7
the faster they grow,” says Alex.
The fish are vaccinated before they are
moved to the lake. They are identified
with a clipped adipose fin.
The fish are closely monitored at every
stage and information is entered into the
farm’s data control program. When they
are large enough they are moved to net
pens in the lake.
In the hatchery
Everyone who enters the fish hatcheries
must dip their shoes in disinfectant, leave
them aside and don special boots before
entering the building. Alex Wadden, as-
Across Canada and beyond
Chef at work: Rob Feenie, Canada’s Iron
Chef, cooked a meal for the WCFC crew.
FAMILY AFFAIR: Melissa Boisvert is not the
only member of her family to work for WCFC.
sistant manager, assists in running the
hatcheries under manager Ryk Mooring.
Alex has been with the company since
1993 and is in charge of caring and hatching the eggs and the young fish. “These
ones came in as eggs in May, they’re now
about three grams,” he says.
To grow, of course, they must eat. The
feeders used in the hatchery were made
by Red Dragon Machining, a local company. “The warmer the water, to a point,
These days, West Coast Fish Culture supplies fresh steelhead to big name national
chain restaurants such as Joey’s Seafood
Restaurant, Earl’s, Cactus Club and Costco wholesalers in Canada and the United
States. Plans are in place for sales locally
before the end of this year from the company’s Lang Bay processing facility.
These steelhead are organically fed a
diet that mainly consists of sustainable
fish meal. The fish have no ocean grow
out, no antibiotics and are never given
growth hormones.
West Coast Fish Cultures conforms to
the United Nations Food and Agricultural Organization’s code of conduct for
responsible fisheries. The farm has also
earned Vancouver Aquarium's Ocean
Wise conservation program’s seal of approval. The Ocean Wise symbol assures
AAron Service & Supply
Education
is the
key
to our
success!
604 485-5611 • 4703 Marine Ave
trevor@aaronservice.com
W e h av e G r e e n S o l u t i o n S
TiRed of dusTing?
See us today to get your ducts cleaned to reduce
the dust in your house. Don't forget your dryer
vent — they’re one of the leading causes of house fires.
See our Rotobrush
Air Duct Cleaning System
I’m still noticing my glass tables have
less dust on them since we got our ducts
cleaned. We had a great experience
with Aaron Service & Supplies;
I would highly recommend them.
– Barb Sills
Purely Refreshing Water
Advancing the way water IS – Going full circle
Water Systems • Bottled Water • Water testing
Pure • Safe • Clean • Clear • healthy
Cost-effective Quality Solutions
8•
www.PRLiving.ca
ior stylists
Shan and Erin, jun
Book an appointment
duri ng our trai ni ng
days and receive
50 % off ,
cuts, blowdr ys
colours, perms & updos
Visit us in Crossroads Village, on Facebook or call us
604 485-9410
consumers of an environmentally friendly seafood choice.
“We would like to offer a certified organic fish but there are no certifying bodies in Canada yet,” says Bill Ferris.
Industry leader
Ward, who has been retired for three
years, is looked at as a leader in the industry, says Bill Vandevert. “So many
people know him throughout the industry. The farm at Lois Lake is a Powell
River success story but still, some people
don’t even know it exists.
“Lois Lake is a buzz word around the international fish market but some people
in Powell River don’t even know where
Lois Lake is located,” says Bill.
Family-owned business
West Coast Fish Culture is a family owned
and operated business in more ways than
one. Not only have Ward’s own children
worked at the farm but so have all of his
sons-in-law at one time or another. Bill
Ferris is the company’s vice president
and the heart and soul behind the steelhead program. “My kids and grandkids
have worked here. They have a good time
while they learn to work,” says Ward. Bill
agrees. “There aren’t many places where
you can work with your mom, dad, aunts
and uncles.”
Melissa Boisvert works for West Coast
Fish Culture at the company’s Lang Bay
processing plant and Lois Lake. The
fish are loaded on a truck, which is
barged over to dry land and then driven
from Lois Lake to Lang Bay where they
are processed before being shipped to
the lower mainland. Melissa and her
family have a long relationship with
the business. “My dad Dan Hatch used
Short haul: The fish are harvested from the site, put on ice, barged to shore, and then
driven to the processing plant just down the hill at Lang Bay.
to work here. My brother David is in
charge of harvesting the steelhead and
my husband Michael just started work-
ing here,” she says. “My brother and
I used to come here as kids to all the
Christmas parties.”
STEELHEAD ON THE MENU: A team of chefs from the Cactus Club visited the fish farm
recently, and prepared a dinner for the West Coast crew.
Powell River’s Only Drive-Thru Car Wash
7 days a week • 7245 duncan street
FOUR different wash packages $8 – $14
Rapid wash in less than two minutes!
Now you’ve always got time to have a clean car.
A clean car is a happy car!
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
9
Nanette Wadden is in charge of the processing plant at Lang
One can’t help but notice the feeling of pride family and emBay. Her husband Alex helps run the hatcheries back at Lois ployees have for the business that Ward began all those years
Lake.
ago. “It comes a bit at a time,” says Bill Vandevert. You make a
“We have a fantastic group of people. Some of them have been change here, a change there.”
with us for decades; they really make it go,” says Bill Vandevert.
September 7 was a special day at the processing plant. “This
load puts us over the four million pound mark since we started “I have seen Lois Lake steelhead marketed in Chicago and San
four years ago,” said Nan. A cake was made to celebrate the Francisco papers and we have sold them to Hawaii and Japan,”
milestone day.
says Bill Ferris.
Renovations are already underway to enable secondary proThere have been several tours through the farm since August
cessing at the plant. “We’ll be doing a fillet line,” Nan explains. when Earls Restaurant brought 26 of their staff to the farm for a
“It will be a ready-to-cook,
field trip. “We had chefs from Toronto,
bone-free product.”
Winnipeg, Seattle, Vancouver and Alber-
Across the country
ta here. They chartered a plane and flew
them in,” said Bill Vandevert. Then they
went to the Ferris’s home in Lang Bay
and the family and staff treated Earls to
a steelhead BBQ.
In September, 13 chefs and senior
management from Cactus Club came
and toured the farm. “It was pretty neat
to have that connection with them. It
was great for our staff, and me too, to
see how much they appreciate the care
we take in producing our product.” Afterwards the Cactus Club chefs cooked
and treated the Lois Lake staff to an
“unbelievable” steelhead dinner.
Touring groups of people through the
fish farm has been taking place for years.
“When our kids were at Kelly Creek we’d
bring their whole classroom out. Bill
Ferris would put on his dive gear and
bring up surprises for the kids from the
bottom of the nets! The kids would be
amazed.”
Looking for freedom
Ward, who was born and raised
in The Netherlands, has been
around fish for as long as he can
remember. “My grandfather, my
father and uncles were all fishermen and transported live fish on
trucks and railroad cars throughout Europe. As a kid it was a
thrill to be in amongst them.”
Ward came to Canada in1958.
He worked at an aquarium in
Calgary as a fish technician for
several years before moving to
Nanaimo to work at the Pacific
Biological Station in the late
sixties.
“At that time they were looking at the potential for fish
farming in BC,” explains Ward.
“We set up an experimental fish
farm in the sixties that is still in
operation.”
Ward learned what he could
from the scientists and staff
and then moved out on his own
in developing farm projects in
saltwater. In 1988 he began
looking for a place to set up a
fish farm in fresh water.
He raised the necessary funds with the help of friends and a government loan — the government gave interest free loans in those
days — and that made it possible to start the farm at Lois Lake.
“We put a small trailer on MacMillan Bloedel’s old Camp B
and I started building fish pens with Maryke (his wife) and Dan
Hatch,” says Ward pointing to the shoreline. “Then after we did
that for a year or two, my sons-in-law said, ‘This looks like a
good way to make a living, can we help you?’”
That was 21 years ago.
Innovation, always
Ward and the Lois Lake staff are creative in their approach. For example,
the rearing tanks are reconfigured silage
tanks from the Prairies. Other examples
include a very effective live haul system
and an up to-date recirculation hatchery was developed on site.
These days they are working on fish composting. The fish
by-products from the farm and processing plant are mixed with
hog fuel. Fish oil is also extracted from these by-products and is
being used in many different ways, from pet foods to Ward making biodiesel from it. Alex said the company has found another
use for the fish oil now. “It is heating the water used to grow the
next group of fish, replacing some of the costly propane use.”
Lois Lake steelhead is a local farming opportunity with national significance.
Attention Powell River Foodies!
Special Event by Margaret Thistle, passionate cook and restaurateur
Experience La Cucina del Veneto
Venetian Cuisine • Join us at Magpie’s Diner for a special italian dining event
Wednesday, October 20 at 6 pm • Tickets $40
7053 Glacier Street • 604 485-7677
10 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Journey to Mount John Clarke
The mountain and the man that changed me forever
By Jeremy Williams
N
ot far from Powell River, at the head of Jervis Inlet, stands the ‘Wilderness Eda mountain with humble reverence and vast beauty. At ucation
Program’
7,500 feet elevation, it offers spectacular 360-degree views that (www.wilded.org)
include Princess Louisa Inlet, the wild Simms Creek valley and brought the wildera plethora of glacier-clad peaks as far as the eye can see. This ness to over 35,000
is the Coast Mountains at its best. This is Mount John Clarke.
students. His enI was lucky enough to have been led there by John Clarke in thusiasm was more
1998 with a group of friends. We spent three days working on than
contagious.
the trail from Chatterbox Falls to Loquilts Lake and 10 days to Each year John led
traverse over into Simms creek. It’s only seven kilometres as hikes with children
the crow flies, but the scenery does not get any better than this. and young adults
John Clarke was no mere mortal. He is a legend in the moun- into old growth fortaineering community. For over 30 years John rambled these ests. His favourite
mountains six months a year, often for one to three month solo trip was an annual
Mountain's Man: Sun Peak, now Mt John
trips! He would fly over his chosen route and air-drop food trip with teenagers
Clarke, was renamed in this man's honour.
caches on the icefields where he would set up base camps and from Jervis Inlet to
climb nearly every peak en route. John was a pioneer and he Simms creek over
ventured deep into wild remote places in Powell River’s back- “Sun Peak,” what is now known as Mt John Clarke.
country before there were roads. He explored places where
John brought me here in 1998 and I was changed forever. I
few, if any, humans had ever been. Though he never boasted spent 10 years in this country, working with John and many
or bragged in the five years of our friendship, I learned that he others to change its fate from ‘tree farm’ to a more fitting use
had over 600 first (recorded) ascents to his name! Several of of its powerful spirit, so that it might be preserved for future
these are in Powell River’s back country and along the Pow- generations.
ell — Toba Divide.
John was an honorary member of the Squamish Nation and
Over the years of his exploring he witnessed countless wa- was bestowed the name of Xwexwselkn or ‘Mountain Goat’. He
tersheds turned to wastelands as the logging had few environ- had worked with Chief Bill Williams and photographer Nancy
mental regulations until more recently. He told stories of many Bleck for 10 years in Squamish Nation Territory in ‘ Uts’am’/
salmon runs that fell prey to “development.” John became pas- the Witness Project which brought several thousand people to
sionate about his beloved Coast Mountains and so he began Simms creek and ultimately led to its protection in the Squaeducating and engaging the public with his amazing slideshows. mish Nation’s Land Use Plan as a ‘Wild Spirit Place’.
John was given many awards for his work as an educator, inOn August 28, 2010, the Squamish Nation hosted the mouncluding the Order of Canada. His presentations in schools with tain naming ceremony in Simms creek. Over 30 friends of John
new from
harbour publishing
events
Lund
Friday, October 8 at 7 pm
Nancy’s Bakery, talk & slide show.
Music by Jill Barber & Ben
Bouchard. Admission is free.
PoweLL RiveR
Friday, November 5 at 7pm
Breakwater Books, talk & slide show.
Music by Jill Barber. Admission is free.
WALK ON
Going to the Comox Airport?
Leave the lineups, vehicle fares and
expensive parking and have
Ambassador Shuttle Service
meet you at the gate.
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
the second and $5 for each additional passenger
thereafter when traveling in the same party. And
that’s just the beginning. Check our website or
call to see where else we can take you.
Adventures in Solitude
What Not to Wear to a Nude Potluck and Other Stories from Desolation Sound
Grant Lawrence
paper • $26.95
www.harbourpublishing.com
Call ahead for reservations
1-877-339-5252 (24 hours)
www.ambassadorshuttleservice.ca
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
11
High mountain campsite: When adventuring at high elevation,
you take them as they come.
attended the naming ceremony in the Simms Valley including
his family, his widow and his son.
Karin Burnikell and I traveled from Powell River to join members of the Alpine Club of Canada and the BC Mountaineering
Club to climb Mt John Clarke that weekend to pay homage to our
dear friend John who passed away in 2003 at the young age of
57. After filming the ceremony and interviewing John’s friends
for a film I am working on, Karin and I carried 50 pounds of
camera gear up the mountain to film the ascent. We hiked up to
base camp above tree line as darkness descended and reached
the summit by noon the next day. The route traverses rugged
terrain and an ice axe and crampons are mandatory tools for
crossing the icefield.
Jeremy Williams will present a slideshow of his trip from Princess
Louisa Inlet to Simms Creek with John Clarke, and discuss the
unique campaign to save this wild place on October 8 at Trinity Hall,
United Church at 7 pm. Sponsored by the Malaspina Sierra Club.
Massive mountains: Specks in the distance, hikers are made to
feel insignificant in this vast landscape.
In-stock TIre Blow-ouT!
30% oFF • oct 1 - 15
rIdIng season over? see us first
Winterize your bike. Special on now. Call for details.
Don’t stop riding! Ask us about ATVs!
604485-8228•GuysCycleWorks.com•4473FranklinAvenue
The best prices on turkeys,
hams, candy and other treats.
Stay safe this season!
We have all your Ingredients
for Life.
open 7 am – 9 pm 7 days a week
604 485-1233 • 7040 Barnet street • powell River
Fire Prevention Week • October 3 to 10
Smoke Alarms:
A sound you can live with
Powell River Fire Department
firepreventionweek.org
12 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Hens in the ‘hood
Urban chicken project takes off
By Jennifer Dodd
H
ens in the Hood is a government sponsored program
with a simple aim. Its goal is to help eight young people
gain work skills and experience through a community project
testing the viability of having hens in urban Powell River.
Created and run through local skills and employment provider Career Link, Hens in the 'hood was the brainchild of
program director Lyn Adamson, a local with a keen eye and
a passion for food security.
Starting in late June the group did a lot of work in a very short
period of time. First they appeared in front of city hall seeking
permission for ten test-sites. Next they started to learn all they
could about raising and caring for hens and began to design
and build a chicken coop they felt reflected best standards. Afterward they worked hard to pull together diverse community
members to form a steering committee to guide them forward.
Ever since they have been working hard at building and installing coops and runs for the test-sites approved by city hall.
Now the eight participants are looking at work experience
placements in the community. Their hope is to take everything
they’ve learned and put it forward into their future before them.
This past month, my family has been learning the basics of
chicken husbandry through the Hens in the 'hood urban chicken project. We’re one of nine lucky homes in Powell River to
have the opportunity to demonstrate to city council the benefits
and potential challenges of allowing a
few hens to be kept
and cared for within
city limits. When I
learned of the project, I immediately
jumped in headfirst
to make sure that
it happened, while
my
wonderfully
practical husband
Kevin asked all of
the important questions and expressed
concerns. Once we
agreed that it would
be a fun and educational
opportunity for our family,
I started learning
everything that I Head chicken keeper: Four-year-old
Avari Dodd enjoys having chickens in her
could about growback yard.
ing
phenomenon
of backyard urban
chickens.
With the consent of close neighbours and a coop built by
the Hens in the 'hood staff, a few weeks later we were the
proud owners of four brown pullets. My daughter, having just
turned four, approved of this decision and promptly named
the hens as any preschooler would. We can now recognize
All our products are Certified Organic
No Fertilizers! No Pesticides! No Preservatives! No Toxic Agri-Chemicals!
Our bags are all 100% bio-degradable &100% compostable
NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
7 am to 7 pm
Visit us at our New LocatioN on the corner of Joyce & Duncan
Your best source for organic food, now with lots of parking!
• More selection, and plenty of indoor seating.
• Bakery with daily homemade bread
• Fresh fruit from the Okanagan
• Local produce
Cosy up this fall with thick,
sumptuous flannel sheet sets
from Portugal • Queen Set... $121
Huggable Sherpini throws... $33
Gibson's CrossinG • 4670b Marine avenue
Mon-Sat 10 am to 5 pm • 604 485-6422 • beyondthebed.com
Try our HUGE selection of wraps, quiches,
Homemade Soup, Sandwiches made with our own
fresh-baked bread and Panninis.
Stop by today for breakast or lunch!
get unpackaged
3 great businesses
in 1
great
spot
NEW LOCATION now open!
4726 Marine Ave (Old Burnt House Imports)
604 485-7000
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
13
Bailey, Pepper, Orange and Plum and are learning each of their roost in the coop every evening just before sunset, and
their little quirks. Plum is the runt, the only one that won’t we lock them up at night to protect them against any potential
be held and the producer of the largest and lightest eggs. predators. Bears, cougars and raccoons are a very real risk in
Pepper is the largest hen, has the smallest wattle (or chin as our community, and definitely a concern for anyone consideraccording to Avari) and the easiest to catch to hold. Bailey ing owning chickens. Our pen has a wire roof, and welded wire
and Orange can be told apart so far by the intensity of their has been dug deep in the ground. We make sure that the hens
wattle colour.
So far, we’ve collected close to three dozen
eggs. The pullets are just old enough to start
laying and I suspect that the little speckled
egg we found in the nest this evening is a
first for one of the hens. We can expect to collect about two dozen eggs a week by the time
spring rolls around next year. Plum lays large
cream coloured eggs daily, and the others lay
smaller speckled dark brown eggs.
Surprisingly enough, eggs are not our primary motivation for wanting to raise hens.
Avari has an egg allergy and as such, Kevin
and I have most likely only eaten a dozen Extra large: Eggs are tasty, and save money, too.
eggs in the past year. Instead, she helps me
feed and water the chickens in the morning
and collect the eggs. If she wants to enterprise her egg collect- are locked up every evening, and that any kitchen scraps have
ing in the future, it will be encouraged but right now they have been cleaned out of the run.
been offered to family, friends and the workers who are renoLiving in a residential area, we won’t have the opportunity to
vating our kitchen. The care of the hens has been surprisingly raise a little hobby farm like I dream of (I’ve wanted to be Laura
easy, and the manure and bedding that we take out of the coop Ingalls since I was eight years old), but with urban gardening
and run daily is added to the compost. It will be ready to use and movements like Hens in the Hood, I can expose my family
on the garden next spring. The hens put themselves to bed on to a little slice of rural life.
Aaron Reid is pleased to welcome
Christie
Mitchell
Ask us!
We’ve Been
There!
to the
Banking
On It
team.
Alaska Cruises • Africa • Australia
Cambodia • Caribbean Cruises
China • Cook Islands • Costa Rica
Cuba • Dominican Republic • England
Ecuador (Galapagos Islands) • France
Hawaii • Huatulco • India • Italy • Malta
Mayan Riviera • Mexico • New Zealand,
Peru (Machu Pichu) • Puerto Escondido
Singapore • Thailand • Vietnam
(604) 485-3758
604 483-8697
cruise-travel@prcu.com
4721 Joyce Avenue
(2nd floor, Credit Union Building)
BC Regis.
#31746
Hunters!
We’re your best choice
for quality processing
of your wild meat.
Store made:
• Sausages
• Pepperoni
• Honey Garlic Rings
• Burger Patties
bankingonit@shaw.ca
Where our meat pleases you,
and we’re pleased to meet you!
For a limited time, Aaron and Christie
will be accepting new clients.
Mon – Sat 8 am to 5:30 pm 604 485-9441 • 7075 Alberni St
See us for:
• Hardware
• Fencing
• Water Buckets
• Dog Kennels
• Wheel Barrows
• Gates
• Post Hole Diggers
• Bird Seed
and Pet Food for everything...
from gerbils to geldings
14 •
www.PRLiving.ca
We allow pets to bring their people into the store.
Find everything for your pet, livestock, farm and garden needs.
4480 Manson Avenue (corner of Duncan & Manson) • 604 485 2244
Carriage houses in the City:
Benefits vs Challenges
Council of the City of Powell River has initiated a
public consultation process to get your input on
the regulation of carriage homes (a.k.a. garden suites
or ‘granny flats’) within City boundaries. Council is
considering amending the Zoning Bylaw to permit
a second detached dwelling or ‘carriage house’, as
a means to create more affordable housing, infill
development, and ‘aging-in-place’.
In recent years, some BC jurisdictions impacted
by increasing growth pressure, homelessness and
land cost – in the face of declining land base – are
considering ‘non-traditional’ housing options. Allowing a detached or ‘stand alone’ suite in the yard
of a suburban property is one of these options.
Currently, the City of Powell River Zoning Bylaw prohibits a second, stand alone dwelling on
a regular residential lot BUT permits one suite
within a single family dwelling. Refer to the Zoning Bylaw as there are exceptions such as RM1:
Compact Residential where lots are smaller and
suites are not allowed.
What is a carriage house?
Country vs City Carriage houses
It is a small, standalone, self contained
dwelling unit either over or within a garage/workshop or a ground-oriented unit
in the back yard of a single family residence.
The unit typically has only one bedroom
and is not intended to be a second family
house; instead, it is accessory and subordinate to the main house. It shares assessment, title, addressing and utilities with the
main dwelling and cannot be subdivided.
Rural carriage houses have fewer problems with setbacks, parking, privacy and open space and can provide housing for extended
family or farm help. But they do not address residential density and
housing options for a compact community. They can also lead to
‘rural sprawl’.
Urban carriage houses are in back yards and accessed via the lane
or driveway. They are near parks, schools, shopping areas, transit
routes and promote alternate transportation options. They increase
the tax base and density on existing roads and infrastructure but may
result in neighborhood conflicts.
Communities that allow urban carriage houses include Maple Ridge,
Surrey and Penticton, all having greater growth and pressures than
Powell River. Their regulations consider the following:
• Limit of 1 per parcel; some require the owner to live on the property.
• Strictly limit the size of the carriage house (e.g. no more than 10% of
lot area).
• Allow carriage house use on larger lots only and/or with corner or
lane access.
• Require covenants or special agreements with the landowner.
• Require open space, landscaping, fencing, access, privacy provisions and
some require a Development Permit or other public approval process.
• Charge annual fees such as double water/sewer/garbage.
Powell River has an abundance of land,
minimal growth pressure and comparatively affordable housing. By allowing secondary suites within single family dwellings,
we have already doubled our potential
density with very minimal public opposition or negative impacts. Do we want to
go a step further by allowing for carriage
houses?
Pros versus Cons need to be examined as
with any land use or density change. Artist’s
renderings of carriage houses are pastoral
and quaint; actual examples can be less so.
The following points set out some of the
benefits and risks:
Pros
Cons
• supports aging in place.
• supports infill development.
• increases density on existing infrastructure.
• financially assists homeowners.
• an alternate form of housing to apartments, internal suites, etc.
• better use of larger serviced lots.
• shared housing costs.
• growth management tool (where land is
costly or population pressure is great)
• creates rental housing.
• increases property value.
• accommodates tenants that owners may
not accept under a shared roof.
• potential neighbourhood conflict (noise,
parking, etc.).
• decreased backyard privacy for both subject land and neighbours.
• reduced private green space.
• increased drainage load on City system.
• design or aesthetic regulations can be
difficult to enforce – especially over time.
• absentee owners can be problematic.
• existing substandard accessory buildings may be converted to undesirable
units.
• potential excessive lot coverage
build-out.
Your thoughts?
Allowing carriage houses is not without challenges. If Council proceeds, there are a great many options to consider:
design requirements, lot area, setbacks, landscaping, etc. We hope to receive comprehensive public input prior to any
further steps. Should a bylaw change proceed, a formal Public Hearing would be required before bylaw adoption.
Please submit your views – opposing or supporting and under what conditions – in writing
to City Hall, or to City staff directly at
info@cdpr.bc.ca
For more information, visit the City’s website at www.powellriver.ca or City Hall at 6910 Duncan Street
between the hours of 0830 and 1630 (8:30 am to 4:30 pm), or call the Planning Office at 604 485-8612.
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
15
Do you have a first aid kit at work?
Here’s why you should
By Isabelle Southcott
A
ugust 6 began like any other day for Marie Rumley. She arrived at work, walked over to her computer and sat down.
When she went to get up out of her chair she caught her foot on
the computer cord and fell.
“I should have been more careful,” says the branch manager
for St John Ambulance in Powell River.
But accidents happen and Marie lost her balance and tripped.
“I grabbed the door frame because I thought I’d fall on my face
and I hyper extended my fingers.”
Marie was by herself in the office that morning. “I went into
shock I guess. I felt sick to my stomach.”
A few minutes later a customer walked through the door to
register her daughter for a babysitting course. “I said, ‘I don’t
think I can wait on you,’ and showed her my fingers.”
Luckily for Marie, the customer, Michelle Dillon, had her Level 1 First Aid training.
Michelle got a cold pack from the shelf and told Marie to keep
her hand up. She helped Marie over to the bed and got her settled.
“She’s a very nice lady. She’s my guardian angel. What if I’d
hit my head and knocked myself out?”
And then, just like you are supposed to do, Michelle stayed
with Marie until Marie’s husband arrived.
This was an accident that could have been prevented. It also
illustrates just how necessary safety checks are in the workplace.
“We do safety checks here,” said Marie. “This thing, the computer cord, had recently fallen down.”
Marie was lucky that day. Not only did the accident take place
at a First Aid office, but soon after it happened a woman with
First Aid training walked through her door.
“Every office should have a First Aid kit,” says Marie. “They
are available through our office and our prices are the best in
town.”
First Aid Kits galore: Marie Rumley shows some of the many
kits available from St John Ambulance.
Check out our furniture selection
604 485-4101
“Right Below the bowling alley”
Heritage Liquor Store
RETRACTABLE Screen Solutions
for doors & windows, outdoor
living spaces and more...
Dave Antle • 485-3040
Russ & Winifred McKinnon
www.PhantomScreen.ca
16 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Gift Baskets Snacks Phone Cards
Beer Wines Spirits ATM
Bus Passes
“In the Fabulous Rodmay”
Shop locally
6251 Yew St
604-483-4681
Raising kids is a tough job... we’re here to help.
The team at
Powell River Child,
Youth & Family
Services Society:
Just for fun!
• Is equipped with 402 years of experience working with children
and families;
• Is strengthened by 133 years of post-secondary education;
• Speaks six different languages;
• Has raised 49 children and 18 grandchildren.
• Includes 10 with expertise as foster parents or adoptive parents
and five are step-parents.
• Six of us are puppeteers;
• 16 of us are gardeners;
• 14 of us play 15 different musical instruments or sing;
• 18 of us are over-the-top animal people who love our pets;
• 18 of us are boaters or kayakers;
• 10 of us are drama queens (kings);
• And we have four tattoos and 53 piercings.
We’re a lot like you... we’re here to help.
Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society
Visit us online for program information at www.prcyfss.com or call 604 485-3090
Located behind Avid Fitness and Aroma’s at 202-7373 Duncan Street
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
17
How to connect with your kids
Tips from the pros
R
aising kids can be a daunting challenge, but the folks at Powell River Child, Youth & Family Services Society
are eager to help you meet that challenge. Here, they offer some tips from their areas of expertise.
Connecting with your baby or toddler
Connecting with youth
Colleen Mudry-Ross § If you feel trapped inside on
a rainy day, dress yourself and your toddler in rain
clothes and boots and go for a rain walk. Step in
puddles, float leaves, make a dam and name the
sights, smells and textures.
Sandy Dunlop § Most teenage behaviour shouldn’t
be taken too seriously. The teenage years are a stage
of development, one they will grow out of. Separate
the wonderful person from their bad or odd behaviour, and show them you are on their team.
Ann Kurtz § Even before words, your
baby is constantly communicating with
you. Watch closely and listen carefully
for their cues so you can encourage
further communication.
Tracy Tunstall § Please listen to ideas from
youth – ask lots of questions! You will be surprised
at how thoughtful and fair young people are when
they’re given a chance to make a contribution and
participate in decision making.
Debbie van Dok §
Your baby is never
too young for a book.
Reading to your baby
promotes literacy.
Kyla Chadwick § Identify a
common area of interest or an
activity that you and your youth
enjoy. Spend time each week
exploring your commonality.
Deborah McIsaac § While
going about your day, talk
to your baby. They love to
hear your voice and this
creates bonding.
Rick Berghauser § Youth
are constantly listening to
what we do, although they
appear to be tuning out
what we say.
Connecting with your child
Ron Koros § Schedule daily quality time with
your kids and keep your word. Kids appreciate
one hour of devoted quality time much more
than several hours of your time when you’re
distracted and thinking of other things.
Nadia Morrison § When you feel like asking the
regular, often unanswered question to your kid, talk
about yourself instead – your own adventures, funny
anecdotes, and dreams you’ve had. Your kid will see
you as a person for a change.
Jane Brockington § Eat dinner as a family. It is a perfect
time to listen to your children
and talk about things that are
important to them.
Barb Woods § Be
someone they can
believe in. Guide
them, don't manage
them.
18 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Leah King § Arrange
a lunch date for you
and your youth.
And a few extras
Baby § Keep your baby
near as you go about your daily
routines. Talk about what you
are doing. Your baby will not yet
understand your words, but will
hear your voice and be bathed
in language. This builds
babies’ brains.
Child §Sing,
play, laugh,
have fun an
d be
silly with you
r
child.
Child § It is
great to con
nect
with your ch
ild at bedtim
e
with a story
and a
chat about th
e
day.
t
connec
asier to
e
is
It
n by
Youth §
our tee
y with y
rl
and
la
u
te
g
la
re
choco
t
o
h
a
ot. Play
getting
cenic sp
s
a
to
em talk
driving
nd let th
a
ic
g
s
u
anythin
their m
fe and
li
ir
e
th
.
about
to share
y want
else the
Don’t
Listen.
lecture.
Getting the most out of your pumpkin
Two seasonal recipes you will love
By Nicole Narbonne
G
iant orange squashes are showing up in gardens and grocery stories, and while pumpkin pie may be the most famous way to prepare them,
we asked local foodie Nicole Narbonne to share a couple of her other pumpkin recipes. She says if you are fortunate enough to have pie pumpkins, they are the best for making the cakes, pies and custards. Just about any mild flavoured winter squash will work for the soups though!
Gluten-free Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin soup
Ingredients
2/3 c rice flour
1/4 c potato starch
2 tbsp tapioca starch
1/2 tsp xanthan gum
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 c sugar
1/2 tsp salt
Ingredients
1 medium onion, chopped 4 cup chicken or vegie broth
2 tbsp butter
3 cup cooked pumpkin
2 carrots cut into ½" cubes Salt, pepper to taste
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Option:2 tbsp pesto or fresh herbs
I like to add thyme & marjoram
Option: Top with 1 tbsp soy sour cream or the
real thing if you can eat dairy.
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
2 eggs
2/3 c cooked, mashed pumpkin
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c chopped walnuts or raisins
Directions
• Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8½” x 4½” loaf pan with
parchment paper.
• Combine flour, starches, xanthan gum, baking soda, baking
powder, sugar, salt, and spices in a large mixing bowl.
• In a second bowl, beat the eggs. Add pumpkin and mayonnaise. Pour into the flour mixture. Stir it together well. Add
the nuts or raisins and pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake in oven for 1 hour. Test by inserting a toothpick to see
if it comes out dry.
About gluten-free
To ensure this is gluten-free make sure all equipment and counters are very
clean so you don’t contaminate with flour or crumbs. You can purchase GF
(gluten-free) flour mix to use instead of the rice flour & starches. Lastly, most
of the major brands of baking soda and baking powder in Canada are GF, but
if you are cooking for someone with allergies, be sure to check yours.
Perfect
paint
Directions
• In a 4-quart soup pot, sauté one chopped onion in butter
until soft. Add a couple carrots cubed and some crushed
garlic. Cook just until soft. Add 4 cups broth. Simmer until
the carrots are soft.
• Crush your cooked (baked is best) pumpkin and add to
soup. Carefully blend with a hand mixing machine and
heat until simmering.
• Add salt, pepper and pesto or fresh herbs, to taste
• Serve with swirl of sour cream, a dusting
of nutmeg or a few toasted pumpkin
seeds. This recipe can be made with
any kind of mild winter squash, but
good old-fashioned pumpkin
is delicious.
Upholstery
Shop
Auto Rebuilders
Our staff are
well-trained in
computerized
paint matching.
And they take
pride in a job
well-done.
Alan McCallum, upholsterer
Mention this ad for
5% off
604-414-0441
Nicholas simoNs
Located at
MLA, Powell River – Sunshine Coast
Small Business Week • October 17 to 23
congratulations to those who operate
and work in small business.
nicholas.simons.mla@leg.bc.ca
www.NicholasSimons.ca
4675 Marine Ave
Pier 17
Powell River
Sechelt
604 485-1249
604 741-0792
Auto Rebuilders
Moving, Storage & Restorations
7289 Duncan St • One block below the ICBC office
Powell River’s Friendly Movers
Courtesy Cars • Insurance Claim Specialists
• Free Estimates • Auto Glass Repair
7339 Duncan Street
E-mail: tms1@shaw.ca
604 485-2100
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
19
Sea Cadets help salmon
Gravel restored at Myrtle Creek
By Esther Dyck
C
oho salmon returning to spawn in
Myrtle Creek this year will find some
ideal new habitat, thanks to the efforts of
local volunteers and the Pacific Salmon
Foundation.
The Foundation gave the Myrtle Creek
Steward Society a grant for habitat restoration in 2009. A portion of the grant
funds was used in early September for
a Coho spawning gravel project and the
remaining monies will be used for more
restoration work next year.
Myrtle Creek is a wild coho stream
located just minutes south of town and
is fed from natural springs and Hammil
Lake. The Creek meanders 14 kilometres
through farmland, wetlands, forest and
canyons to Pebble Beach where it meets
the ocean. It has a strong year-round flow army of volunteers: Including Sea Cadets, Mayor Stewart Alsgard and MLA Nicholas Simons,
all worked together to create new spawning beds for salmon in Myrtle Creek on September 11-12.
and cool temperature which is perfect
Photos by Jeremy Williams
for the populations of coho salmon and
chum salmon, cutthroat trout, two spe- and tea coloured water make it an ideal cies, in particular coho salmon. The coho
cies of sculpin, lamprey eels, as well as laboratory for the study of marine spe- stocks in Myrtle Creek are completely
bears and cougars. The natural habitat
• Blinds
• Carpets
• Laminates
• Hardwoods
• Vinyls
for
sale
289,000
$
PRIVATE•SUNNY•QUIET•Here is a neat and tidy1,232 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 11⁄2 bath home on 1+
acres near Kelly Creek. New upgrades/appliances/woodstove. Featuring large detached workshop!
Simplicity•Cheap Taxes•Real Comfort
MLS #771670 Realtors Welcome, finders fee paid!
Conveniently located at 4683 Marine Ave • 604 485-5356
604 487-0345 or www.bcislandhomes.com/zilinsky
I ASK FOR CUSTOMIZED BUSINESS BANKING AND GET THE SAME
OLD FORMULAS. IS IT DIFFERENT AT A CREDIT UNION?
Customized banking solutions are important. Credit unions get it – and that
makes us different. We tailor our full-service commercial banking to you,
the human in front of us. That’s business banking where people still matter,
where responsiveness counts, where local decision-making is a priority.
That’s business banking at your credit union.
www.firstcu.ca
Keep the chill away...
Mon – Thur • 9 am – 6 pm Friday • 9 am – 9 pm
Saturday • 9 am – 6 pm Sunday •10 am – 5 pm
20 •
www.PRLiving.ca
New Ha l lo we eN D é co r
• wigs • Costumes
• Face Paints
wild so they serve as an important source
of data used to give indication of survival
rates for other wild salmon on the mainland coast.
Although Myrtle is a unique creek it
has typical problems. Running through
private property and private managed
forest land, residents and developers are
often unaware of the significance of the
stream and their obligation to do no damage to the stream or its fish habitat. Logging on both private and crown land can
have major impacts, creating silt run-off
that builds up and eventually covers the
floor of the entire creek, destroying salmon habitat. The object of this restoration
project was to introduce new gravel.
Wayne Logan gave permission to use
his beautiful property to access Myrtle
Creek for this year’s habitat restoration.
Low elevation reaches are absolutely critical for spawning and rearing of young
salmon, Wayne’s property has such a perfect habitat site on the creek. The object
of this project was to provide new spawning gravel to help repair the silted beds.
The project was planned to have the
least possible impact on a very pristine
natural environment. Spawning gravel
was placed in the creek in true seamanship style via an amazing jackstay transfer system of ropes and pulleys which
hauled the heavy gravel buckets — organized and set up by David Dyck.
The Powell River Sea Cadets volunteered for the hard work of shovelling,
moving and placing the gravel. These
wonderful young people worked diligently and professionally under the direction and watchful eye of Lt (N) Dave
McLennan, Commander.
With this restoration project and the
one being planned for next year, we will
see good results in only a few years. The
work of the cadets to preserve and restore
an aquatic ecosystem for present and future generations encourages us all to do
the same.
Our expertise just keeps growing!
Three of our staff members recently completed the Gaia College Master Organic
Gardener class. Stop by today to put what they learned to work for you!
HeatHer Claxton
leanne SHute
Ask me how you can let Mother
Nature water your garden and
how your compost can help
with watering.
CatHy ICkrIngIll
Microorganisms are vital to an
effective compost and a happy
garden. Ask me how you can get
them working in your garden.
Planting compatible plants can
make your garden far more productive. Ask me what goes with
what. And ask me about “tea”, too!
The amount of knowledge I gained from this course was amazing. I’d love to share all the tips and
tricks I learned with you, so come into Mother Nature and ‘pick’ my brain!” – Heather Claxton
7050 Duncan Street • 604 485-9878
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
21
Photos by Tara Glenn
22 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Announcement
Powell River Living
is pleased to welcome
Lauri Percy to the team
as our new sales
representative.
Lauri Percy
• sales •
604 414-5967
lauri@prliving.ca
Lauri grew up in Powell
River, and returned home
to raise her children close
to family. She brings more
than a decade of experience
in customer service to the
magazine.
“I'm thrilled to have the
chance to help Powell River
businesses grow and thrive.”
Contact Lauri for new
marketing ideas, to book
an ad or to plan your next
adverstising campaign.
604.485.0003
7053E Glacier Street
presents
Dr Ross Greene,
bestselling author of
The Explosive Child & Lost at School
October 23 – 24, 2010
9 am – 5 pm Lund to Langdale
A 2-day event of 75 open galleries,
studios and more. Join friends
and take a scenic drive along the
Sunshine Coast, stopping at the
wonderful community hubs and
studio events throughout the
weekend.
Visit our website for details.
Presented by:
Sponsored by:
TOURISM
www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com
Coming to Dwight Hall in
the Townsite, Feb 18, 2011
Pre-registration required. For details,
visit www.4children.ca
Save $$ with Early Bird Registration
before October 14!
You
should
attend
if you
are... www.4children.ca
Parents and Guardians • Teachers • Counsellors
• Extended Family Members (grandparents, etc)
• Daycare Providers & Pre-School Workers • Administrators
• Social Workers • Youth & Family Workers • Mental Health
Workers • Psychologists or Psychiatrists • Alcohol & Drug
Counsellors • Group Home & Transition House Workers
• Sexual Abuse Counsellors • Probation Officers • Street
Workers • Crisis Counsellors... and anyone who works
directly with explosive and oppositional children or youth.
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
23
Be Active...
•
Be Active... every dAy!
•
Be Active... every dAy!
24 •
By George M. Campbell
October at the complex
Powell River’s Recreation Destination
5001 Joyce Avenue
Promoting healthy lifestyles since 1975
something for everyone
Family Friendly Activity Month
Parents, take advantage of the
childminding service @ the complex
October Special: Toonie/Loonie month
First child/Toonie & each additional child/Loonie
Drop in and enjoy the activities knowing your child
is cared for just meters away!
Available Tue – Thus, 8:45 – 11:45 am • ages 0-5 yrs
registereD Programs
Share quality time & enjoy the fun.
• yoga fit–mom & Daughter, ages 8 – 12 yrs
• cardio Blast for girls, ages 14 – 18 yrs
• snorkelling for Kids, 7 or over
(swimming skills required)
• Wee Ventures & story time, ages 2 – 4 yrs
• family Dance time (Scottish Country)
• World Body movement tour, ages 8 – 14 yrs
• ice Play, ages 1 – 5 yrs (parented program)
• fun on skates – A Beginner Skills Program
for ages 3 – 7 yrs
• Preschool halloween fun time, ages 2 – 5 yrs
• learn to Dive lessons for children & teens
• Water Polo for Kids
Spider battles
R
ecently, my oldest granddaughter, who lives in Nanaimo
and is busy raising a two-year-old dynamo named Gwendolyn, sent the members of her family an email about a spider. My
granddaughter has an inordinate fear of spiders, and she discovered one in the bathroom when her husband, whose job it is to
dispose of such creatures, was away out of town on business.
The email went on to describe how she struggled to battle her
unreasonable phobia to the point where she was able to bring
herself to go into the bathroom, face her formidable foe, and
beat him to death with her husband’s shoe. She was, of course,
extremely proud of herself for this heroic feat and just had to
share it with the rest of the world. Thus the email to her family.
I sent her the following email in reply:
Dear Laura, you come by your remarkable fear of spiders
quite naturally. It came down to you through the genes of your
grandma, Rena Campbell.
Want a job?
604 485-2688
Are you having difficulty finding
employment or getting back into
the workforce because of a disability
and/or multiple barriers? Whether
you want to work a few hours a
week or full-time, call to set up
your first appointment.
sPecial octoBer family eVents
free community skate
Thur, Oct 7
3:30 – 5 pm
seniors free Drop-in access
Oct 12
All Day!
Pizza night at the Pool
Fri, Oct 15
7 – 9 pm
Pro-D Day skate & swim
Fri, Oct 22
Skate 1:30 – 3 pm & Swim 2 – 4 pm
Quality foods free community swim
Sat, Oct 23
7 – 8:30 pm
Pumpkin Pool Party
Fri, Oct 29
10 – 11:30 am
monster mash
halloween movie skate
Fri, Oct 29
7:30 – 9 pm
Check for details & activities
in the Fall Leisure Guide
604 485 2891
www.PRLiving.ca
Home & office cleaning
Serving Powell River and area
604 414-5590 ) twilaisgreen@gmail.com
Escape to Savary Island today!
Serving Savary Island & Surrounding Areas
Daily Scheduled runs to Savary Island.
Please phone for reservations
and schedule information.
Phone hours: 8 am – 6 pm
Charters Available
Back in 1953, when your grandma and I had been
Now Laura, this is a true story, and it goes a long way
married about three years and your daddy was two
toward explaining why you are so frightened of spiders.
years old, I was working as a salesman for an insurance
But — please take note, because this is the scariest part
company. I had been away for a couple of days at an
of the story — after I’d stopped laughing long enough
out-of-town sales seminar and returned home late one
to get some control of myself, I pulled out the towel,
night to find my pretty little wife in bed fast asleep, my
opened the closet door, turned off the vacuum, and then
son in his crib likewise, all the lights out but the vacuemptied the contents of the cleaner’s bag onto a sheet
um cleaner roaring away somewhere in the night-time
of newspaper. I looked at the little pile of dust and then,
silence of the house. I traced the vacuum cleaner cord
all of a sudden there was a movement within it and out
from where it was plugged in, to where it disappeared
staggered Mr Spider, still alive and kicking after all he’d
under the closed door to the hall closet. A towel had
been through!
been shoved into the crack beside the cord going
So, granddaughter Laura, next time you kill a
under the door.
spider be sure to check his corpse for signs
I woke up my wife and got the folof life. They are tough little suckers, and
lowing wide-eyed explanation: She
hey, who wants a wounded spider ramhad seen a spider on the wall in the
paging around the house looking for rehallway and had gone immediately
venge?
into panic mode. She was afraid to
Love, Grandpa C
approach close enough to the spider to kill it, so she got out the
There was one final email from
vacuum cleaner, attached the hose
my granddaughter on the subject:
and wand extensions, then holding
Dear Grandpa, You know, I had
these extensions out in front of her
heard bits of that story before — but
as far as she could, she managed to suck up the spider. Ah- I had not heard the epilogue of the spider still being alive
h-h, but now she was faced with another dilemma. If she after all its trials! I can’t believe it! Thanks for sharing that
turned off the vacuum cleaner the spider might get out. So, story with me. Grandma Rena was clearly very sensible
she left the vacuum running and put it into the hall closet, and resourceful in this circumstance, demonstrating flawclosing and then stuffing a towel under the door, just in less logic in her plans to thwart the spider. I can be proud
case. She explained further that the spider had been in this to be descended from such hearty stock!
predicament for the past eight hours.
Love, Laura.
The Powell River Chamber of Commerce
“It’s our Business to know your business”
Dave Formosa
President
Davic Powell Lake Marina
Who are we?
We are the premier business advocacy organization in Powell River, dedicated to
enhancing the quality of life in our community by actively supporting business,
economic growth and diversification.
What do we do?
kim miller
Manager
The Chamber is a vehicle through which
business and professional people work
together for the common good of the
community. We advocate for business
and issues that need to be taken on locally, provincially and federally for the betterment of the community. We are the
first point of contact for many businesses
looking for networking opportunities.
Pat Hull • Past President Stacey MccauSland • 1st VP PaM KroMPocKer • 2nd VP
RONA / PR Building Supplies
Villani & Company
Community Futures
In any community, it is from the
profitable operation of business that
all other benefits are derived. Only by
succeeding in this fundamental goal
can jobs be provided and produce
the wealth to finance all governmental, civic, educational, cultural and
charitable needs that communities
are faced with.
The Benefits of Membership
Jerry Herter • Director
Island View Lodge
dan agiuS • Treasurer
Modern Windows
don Bilodeau • Director
Personal Touch
MarK HaSSett • Director
Three-Leaf Contracting
don KroMPocKer • Director Bruce roBertSon • Director
CUPE 798
Quality Foods
JacK Barr • Director
Town Center Hotel/Mall
Bonnie KraKalovicH • Director Stew giBSon • Catalyst Paper
Powell River Living Magazine
Director
Don allan
Group Benefit Plan
Administrator
Theresa slack
Administrative
Assistant
•
•
•
•
Low rates for VISA, MasterCard & Debit Discounts on banking programs
Health and dental care benefits
Group insurance plan
Long distance phone calling discounts Cell phone discounts
Hotel discounts
• Discounts with Petro-Canada, ESSO and Shell
The Chamber hosts networking luncheons, an effective way to expand
your client base. You'll hear speakers
from the business community, non
profits and top government officials
at these luncheons. From time to time,
the Chamber provides business related seminars aimed at improving and
growing your business.
Our office displays brochures and
members’ business cards and lists all
Powell River businesses and contact
information on the Chamber website,
powellriverchamber.com. The Chamber’s quarterly newsletter provides
members with the opportunity to advertise their products and services to
other Chamber members.
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
25
T
By Kim Miller
he annual Horizon Business Awards is undergoing some major renovation, starting with moving it from its traditional
November date to February 5, 2011. A few new awards are being
discussed that we anticipate will fully encompass the business
community. A beautiful new design for the actual awards will
also be unveiled at the ceremony in February.
Fibre artist Shaunalee Yates and painter Monique Labusche
have opened The Silk Purse, The Sow’s Ear, a working studio
on Marine Avenue. Yates who has been “upcycling” furniture
years says she has been making silk purses out of sow’s ears all
her life. “I just change things,” she says. “I love the transformation process of creating altered couture.”
Kewldogz Graphic Design is a new company that provides
desktop publishing solutions for local business and personal
interests. Owners Ron Fox and Sherry Risby have a goal of
using only sustainable resources and recycled materials in their
printed products. They are developing a line of locally themed
postcards available at www.kewldogz.com.
Modern Windows has a couple new additions. James Forsyth
is the company’s new sales representative for Powell River, the
Sunshine Coast and Texada Island. James previously worked for
The Brick. Modern also has a new sales manager for Vancouver
Island. Jason Clayton, previously of Impact Visual Communications, is the company’s sales and marketing manager. Welcome
James and Jason.
X-Stream Clean is Powell River’s new and only automatic
touchless drive-thru car wash. It features triple foam conditioner, RainX, wheel cleaner and an undercarriage cleaner, all while
you sit in the comfort of your car. Owners Jan Russell and Gary
Fredsberg promise a fast and effective car wash that will make
your car sparkle and you smile. X-Stream Clean is located at
7245 Duncan Street. The automatic car wash is open 7 days a
week and prices range from $8 to $14.
With the recent launch of Lowell Morris Portraits & Fine
Arts, Powell River residents can commission professional, classic-style, portraits of their favourite people, pets, homes, cars,
boats — you name it! Beautifully rendered black ink, pencil
drawings and colour paintings are available at reasonable prices.
Morris works from photographs and subjects may be from the
past or present. “I am excited to capture what’s special to community members,” he says. To view samples of Morris’ artwork
and for more information visit www.LowellMorris.com or call
604 483-7982.
A new sushi store is opening on Marine Avenue. Ayu Sushi to
Go, owned by Yoshi and Miki Takahashi, will make fresh sushi
for people to take out. “People order it, and we make it,” said
Yoshi, who worked for a sushi catering business and restaurant
for several years in the Interior. Ayu Sushi to Go will also include a Japanese grocery.
Don’t miss the grand opening at the Phoenix Centre on the
corner of Joyce and Duncan and SUN-FM Radiothon in support
of the Youth Resource Centre on Tuesday, November 16 from 6
am to 6 pm. Great deals, discounts and specials. Pledge your financial support for the Powell River Youth Resource Centre and
be entered into draws and instant win prizes. Donations can be
made through SUN-FM live on the air, or in the “drive-thru” at
the Phoenix Centre or at the First Credit Union.
The Powell River Chamber of Commerce is Supporting
the Business Leaders of the Future through the Powell River
Youth Resource Centre (YRC). The Powell River YRC will support local families by providing a safe space for teens that
is positive, nurturing and fun. The YRC will assist youth to
make positive connections and grow up to be healthy, wellrounded young adults. The teen years is a time of becoming
more independent, getting a first job, and doing community
service. The YRC will teach these essential skills and help
build better futures for our youth!
Did you know that BC will be short 350,000 workers over
the next 12 years? How will your business handle the growing worker shortage? On October 21 from 1 to 4:30 pm, a
free interactive, results session called MATCH (Meeting a tremendous challenge) will connect Powell River employers to
the untapped labour force. Keynote speaker Stuart Ellis Myers will talk about hiring workers with disabilities and Trina
Bucko, National Director of Organizational Strategies with
the Aboriginal Human Resources Council, will help businesses position their workplaces as employers of choice in recruiting Aboriginal talent. From 10 am to 4:30, a free MATCH
2010 session will be provided for employee assistance service
provider. For more information or to register call the Model
Community Project at 604 485-2688 or visit www.match2010.
ca for more information.
Everyone is welcome to attend the Chamber luncheon and
presentation on Friday, November 19 at noon at the Town Centre Hotel with special guest Kevin Evans the CEO of the Industry Training Authority. The ITA is a crown corporation that
was established in 2004 to oversee and expand BC’s industry
training and apprenticeship system. ITA works with industry
and employers, trainees and apprentices, labour unions and
training providers, to meet the industry’s current and future
labour force needs. RSVP to the chamber office at 604 4854051, $15 at the door.
Why buy on Savary?
White sand beaches.
No building permits or rats.
SAVARY ISLAND REAL ESTATE
www.savary.ca
waterfront • cottages
lots • dreams
“Anything you need to know about Savary Island”
Rick Thaddeus • 604 483-3218 • rick@savary.ca
26 •
www.PRLiving.ca
P
owell River Women in Business was formed in February
2007 to provide women who own and work in all sorts
of businesses with networking, marketing and educational
opportunities.
Members are involved in home-based businesses and large
businesses with headquartered here in Powell River or elsewhere in the country. We meet 10 times a year at local businesses and other locations. Our meetings generally contain both
an educational and networking component and are always fun!
For more information visit prwomeninbusiness.ca, contact
Bonnie at bonnie@prliving.ca or by phone 604 485-0003.
Powell River Women in Business Executive
Isabelle Southcott
Bonnie Krakalovich
Karen Andrews
Eve Camenzind
Linda Whiteley
Here, meet just some of the Women in Business members.
Linda Whiteley
Brenda Neall
Beyond the Bed
Down to Earth Clayworks
Jacquie Dawson
Max Cameron Theatre
Jin Shin Do Acupressure &
Reliable House Check
Elaine Steiger
Carla McKamey
The Basket Case
Warren Behan Real Estate Team
Ardith Beynon
Street Smarts for Businesswomen
Women in Leadership
Women in today's business world have
an increasing number of opportunities
as they move into new, larger roles. To
succeed they must become strong leaders and learn to better influence and
inspire others.
You are invited to attend Street Smarts
for Businesswomen on Saturday,
October 16, 10 am to 4 pm at the
French Club, 5110 Manson Ave, to learn
how good leadership skills can help you
in your career and in life.
Whether you run a business, head a
department, or are in charge of a
volunteer program, this workshop is
for you. You will learn how to meet the
challenges of being in business and
elevate your business to new levels.
To register call Bonnie at 604 485-0003 or
email bonnie@prliving.ca. Workshop, including
lunch is $69 for non-WIB members.
Margaret Page is
a business coach,
presenter, speaker,
and writer with over
30 years of business
experience. She
co-authored the
book, Blueprint for
Success, by Stephen Covey (author of The
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People) and
Ken Blanchard. In 2008 she was nominated for
RBC Canadian Entrepreneur Trailblazer Award.
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
27
Kathryn Ricard
Aaron Reid
Guy’s Cycle Works
Banking on It Bookkeeping
Kim Miller
Nancy deBrouwer
P.R. Chamber of Commerce
Massive Graphic
Bonnie Krakalovich
Lisa Daniels
Powell River Living Magazine
Windfall Farms
Kerri Carlson
Lisa Labree
Every Woman Events
Dundee Wealth Management
Milda Karen-Byng
Isabelle Southcott
Villani and Co.
Powell River Living Magazine
Karen Andrews
Eve Camenzind
Owl Works
Your Dollar Store With More
VANCOUVER ISLAND
U N I V E R S I T Y
www.pr.viu.ca
28 •
www.PRLiving.ca
604.485.2878
ElderCollege
Health
Online
Trades
University
Upgrading
Human Services
and much more
By Isabelle Southcott
W
hen it comes to balancing business with family, the two
Every business is a unique puzzle in the same way that every
often overlap.
family is different. The mechanics are different and so are the
What works for one person doesn’t necessarily work for an- people but there is work to do and people needed to do the work.
other. Just as no size fits all, everybody is unique.
If you are able to accommodate your workers’ needs, they’ll be
Many businesses begin as home-based operations out of ne- happier and more productive. We’re in business to make a profit
cessity because the entrepreneur needs to be able to care for his and if we can have fun and be happy while we are doing our
or her children while working. Some people work part time to jobs you’ll have a healthier, more productive workforce, which
accommodate children, others take a leave from their jobs, and is good for the bottom line.
others stop work all together.
My children still pop by the office after school to say hello. If one
I have been lucky with Powell River Living. When the maga- is sick, I am able to readjust my schedule so I can be with them.
zine began, my children were seven and nine. I needed to be
Most of us need to work to pay the bills but it can be difficult
home when they finished school.
finding a balance.
It will be five years in February since Powell River Living
We all know that at the end of the day, family is more imporwas born. The magazine has grown; my children have grown. tant than work. We won’t be lying on our deathbed wishing that
Earlier this year, the magazine moved out of the basement to we’d spent more hours at work but we might be wishing we’d
a proper office. It was only because the children were older spent more hours with someone we love.
that we were able to make this move.
Andrea Westie of Westie Enterprises brings her baby to work.
She works in a family business and so grandma and grandpa are
able to enjoy Braeden and Braeden is able to spend more time
with his family. Ward Griffeon has two sons-in-law managing West
Coast Fish Culture these days. Ward’s children and grandchildren
Napoleon Hill, Think and Grow Rich
have worked in the family business over the years pitching in when
it got busy. They cut their teeth in the family business.
Whatever the mind can conceive
and believe, it can achieve.
Q. Can chiropractic help me?
A. Yes. Your nerve systems controls and
regulates every cell of your body. When
spinal vertebrae pinch or choke nerves,
the affected organs and tissues don’t work
the way they should and ill-health results.
Chiropractic adjustments restore the
integrity of the nerve system.
October’s the month, when the smallest breeze
Gives us a shower of Autumn leaves.
Bonfires and pumpkins, leaves sailing down –
October is red, and golden and brown.
Call Dr. Ted Johnson
to book an
appointment
powellriverchiro.com or call 604 485-7097
ExpEriEncE thE colours, smElls and tastEs of fall at
Black Tie
Pastries
Tel 604 485-3814 • Toll-free 1-877-485-3814 • 103 – 7075 Alberni St
Free CoFFee
ClassiC BreakFast for $4
Enjoy 2 eggs, 3 slices of bacon and 2 pieces
of toast for only $4. Price plus tax.
4696 Joyce Avenue • 604 485-6277
Enjoy a small size Allen & Wright
Classic Roast coffee FREE.
No cash value • Valid until October 31, 2010
One coupon per customer please.
Not valid with any other promotional offer.
Breakfast served until 11 am.
Small businesses
support each other!
Making
Powell River
shine!
4487 Franklin Avenue
604.485.7676
pinetreeauto@shaw.ca
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
29
Making it work
Business owners get creative
By Isabelle Southcott
B
raeden Coburn quietly naps in a playpen while his mother
Andrea Westie pays bills and greets customers. He plays
with his toys while Andrea works on bookkeeping.
At 22 months, Braeden is a going concern. Grandfather Hugh
bounces his grandson on his lap when he takes a break and at
noon, it is usually Grandpa who ends up feeding him.
“He just won’t eat for me,” says his Mom.
Andrea has been working full time since January at the family-owned business, Westie Enterprises, a window and roofing
company. “It was quite an adjustment,” she says. “When you
have your child at work, you need to be creative.”
She manages to keep Braeden happy and get her work done
at the same time.
Because she is with her son all day, Andrea doesn’t feel like
she’s missing out on anything. And Braeden gets to be with his
mom and grandparents.
“Most customers don’t mind it,” she says. “And as long as this
is working, why not?”
Especially for small business, making it work often means
thinking outside of tradition.
When Melissa Call, owner of Sunshine Organics, wanted
to open Ecossentials, she asked Sue Russell, owner of TrendzEssence Fashions, to join forces with her. Russell moved her store
from Alberni Street to their first location on Marine Avenue. This
TRENDING UP: Sue Russell and Melissa Call combined forces to
past summer Ecossentials, TrendzEssence and FeltiGirl Ecotoys
make their business models succeed.
moved to the old Burnt House Import building on Marine.
“It’s three in one,” Sue explained. “Everything is eco-friendly.” aren’t available anywhere else in Powell River. I went to the folk
When Sue started TrendzEssence in 1990, it was as a seasonal fest this year and every seventh person was wearing stuff from
clothing business under a different name. “I did the festival cir- our store,” she says.
cuit and farmers markets.” Her daughter was born in 1994 and
Although different, all three businesses are eco-friendly.
it “was easy to be a mom and work my business around her.”
“Sharing retail space is great for several reasons,” says Melissa.
TrendzEssence has had several homes over the years and the “We can give customers more variety with a one-stop shop.”
business has grown slowly but steadily. “We have clothes that
Sue points out how they both save money because they can
share some of the big bills such as labour and utilities and explains how they can be creative with expenses. “Sharing has
helped me reduce my expenses,” she says.
Melissa says sharing has provided them as small business
Asanas retrain the body’s
regular yoga practice helps
owners with the opportunity to have a storefront. “We couldn’t
muscles to relax. Breath work
to release stress in many
ways. Asanas (postures), pranaya- and meditation help to clear
afford a storefront on our own,” she says. “This all works in
ma (breath and energy work),
the mind and calm the nervous
with the theme of sustainability around locally made and fair
and meditation all help the body
system. A relaxed body and mind
trade products,” she says.
switch from the sympathetic
allow one to connect both deeper
Another plus is being able to share ideas. “Three heads are
within and with life outside the
tot he parasympathetic nervous
better
than one,” says Melissa. “Though with staff it’s more like
system – where rest, healing and
self. With the increased awarefive heads!”
restoration can happen. Regular
ness gained from a regular yoga
stress relief rebalances the body
practice one may better recognize
Sue is happy in her business situation. “I need to have a partwhen stress relief is necessary
helping you to relax easier, digest
nership. I know that. If I just did it myself it might get stale faster.”
better and gain deeper, more
and even take steps to avoid
Ecossentials sells food and cleaning products in bulk. With
stress in the first place.
rejuvenating sleep.
“Get Unpackaged” as the businesses tag line, it fits in perfectly
with Melissa’s other business, Sunshine Organics, an organic
food home delivery service.
The third business, Feltigirl and Detox your Toybox is owned
by Anna Strumecki. She sells eco-friendly toys and her business
fit in perfectly with the other two.
In order to make it work you have to communicate with the other
Penny 604 485-4829 or Keely 604 344-0624
business owners, says Sue. “There’s give and take involved. It’s like
Academy of Music, 7280 Kemano Street
being in a band or a relationship. You have to work things out.”
Yoga relieves stress
A
The Yoga Garden
pryogagarden.ca
30 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Renovation Innovation
Home gets a new look
By Tracey Ellis
W
hen Ron and Anne Baker bought
their home on Selkirk Avenue,
they knew they wanted to breathe new
life into the home. But they didn't want
to be left breathless by renovation bills.
The changes they wanted to make were
mainly cosmetic — a lot of paint (over 30
gallons), some floor coverings and a new
front door designed to instil a new sense
of welcome to the world outside their
home.
space by a couple of feet; and smallish,
cost-effective room additions. Her advice
for renovations is to make every dollar
count. For Anne and Ron, this meant doing much of the work themselves, from
painting and tiling to putting together
kitchen cabinets.
Call in the experts
The right approach
Anne turned to a book for her design
inspiration: Not So Big Remodeling by
Sarah Susanka presented ideas for the homeowners. The writer's message is that
homes should and can be better, even
when they are smaller. The author also
urges homeowners to put their renovation ideas in three Not So Big categories:
working within the existing footprint; creating room "bumpouts" that extend the
Reno reasons: The 'before' photos.
When it came to making cost effective
changes, the Bakers turned to local interior designer Audrey McLeish of McLeish
Redesign. Anne states McLeish's advice
was invaluable and an excellent investment. The designer helped them plan
a colour palette that blended with the
home's features that they did not want to
change and coordinated textures within
that palette.
“The modern colours speak so much to
me,” says Anne. “The house feels happy,
re-energized; it's a positive, moving forward kind of energy.”
Thank you!
To everyone who made our 2010 Marathon of Awareness a huge success.
Watch for details on the 2011 Marathon of Awareness From Lund, BC to Castro, Chile,
all on Highway 101! Because of you, our dream became a reality.
Powell River Brain Injury Society • tel 604 485-6065 • info@ braininjurysociety.ca • www.braininjurysociety.ca
We know
concrete!
Donald Allan, MA
Sun Life Financial
604 485-2261
donald.allan@sunlife.com
Liberty Concrete
& Excavation
driveways • garages • patios • sidewalks finishing • general excavation • fully insured • certified HEO
Ryan Chesney • 604 413-2534 • ryan4liberty@hotmail.com
Buying or selling a home is a
huge decision.
So choose a realtor who will treat you with the respect that such
a decision-maker deserves. I’m Brandy Peterson, and I pride myself
in giving the best client service possible. You’re not just a number to me.
Born and raised in Powell River, I am a full time REALTOR® committed
to providing outstanding client services.
son
Brandy Peter
Let’s talk! 604 485-4231 office • 604 344-1234 direct • 1-877-485-4231 toll free • coastrealty.com• brandypeterson@shaw.ca• 4760 Joyce Ave
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
31
To create your own designer's palette, clip photos of elements you desire
to incorporate into your
renovation from magazines and glue them down
on a piece of posterboard
or keep them in an album.
Bring this with you when
you visit local suppliers so
they can better help you
realize your project.
Shop local
Anne said they found 98%
of the items they needed
right here in town. There
were many quick trips to
the building store where
they always found ready
advice and suggestions.
RENO RESULTS: The after photos show the work was worth it.
Budget for going
over budget
Use the Internet
“We wanted it done right and I tried very
hard to stay in budget, but we soon found
everything adds up,” Anne admits. “I fell
in love with these blinds and had to have
them,” Anne says, gesturing to the window coverings in the living and dining
area. Her advice is to plan the budget and
pad it for an overage of 10 to 20%.
Recycle, Reuse, Retrofit
Unable to bring themselves to throw
out a perfectly good vanity that was clearly too large for the upstairs bathroom, the
Bakers moved it to the downstairs bathroom and gave it a new life with a fresh
coat of paint, new drawer pulls and tiled
the countertop. They saved hundreds of
dollars on the cost of a new vanity.
The Bakers found the Internet to be a
great source of how-to information for
the DIYer. Online videos can be found at
big box home stores websites and even
YouTube carries video how-to's on almost any renovation project that can be
thought up.
604 485-6212
www.agiusbuilders.ca
Look for the signs of good quality.
Tire Sale
Get winter tires now!
✓ Brake service
✓ Passenger
tiresdriving and ✓
Shocks & struts
It’s important to have good tires
for winter
we’re
✓sale
Lightontruck
tires
making it affordable with our
name
brand tires:✓ Custom wheels
✓ BF
UsedGoodrich,
tires
Yokohama, Dunlop, Hankook,
Michelin ✓ Exhaust service
and our own Big O tires. See us4494
today.
Joyce Ave, V8A 3A6
www.PRLiving.ca
What's next?
“It was my husband's dream to renovate
a home,” Anne admits. The couple took
Expect the Unexpected
the year off to accomplish his wish. “I
Renovations can sometimes uncover nas- love the lifestyle of Powell River,” says
ty surprises that can send your renova- Anne. “We've had a blast.”
tion costs spiralling out of control. The
What's next for the couple? It would apBakers were lucky and found few things pear they are hooked on homes, “We're
they had to correct. “Our attitude has building a new house,” Anne says. It
been so healthy, happy and positive, ev- would appear they've done their homeery day of this renovation has been filled work for their next project by completing
with fun,” she admits with a smile. An this whole-home facelift.
Unit 3, 7045 Field St V8A 0A1
32 •
unexpected delight for the homeowners
is the pantry cupboard they incorporated
into their new kitchen. The tall cupboard
gives height to the room while adding additional food storage space. “We'd definitely do that again.”
Tel 604 485-7927
Flavours of the West Coast
TV series includes Manzanita and Home Grown
F
lavours of the West Coast, a 13-episode television show that
kicked off September 13 on CHEK TV will include a segment
on the Sunshine Coast and Powell River on Sunday, October 31.
Manzanita Restaurant was the only Powell River restaurant
included in the TV series.
“It was pretty exciting, we had a wonderful time with them,”
said Amy Sharp, owner of Manzanita.
Flavours of the West Coast is a series about local, sustainable,
healthy and delicious food. It celebrates the wonderful regional
produce and amazing chefs of Canada’s west coast.
Canadian Culinary Federation’s top chef Steve Walker-Duncan explores the region through its food in the series. Steve joins
celebrity guests in creating fabulous dishes with some of the
best local ingredients.
Manzanita’s chef Courtney Bryant chatted with Walker-Duncan about the foods Manzanita serves while she prepared a dish
using freshly picked blackberries in a red wine jalapeño sauce.
“Our diners love this sauce on top of local sockeye that has been
smoked on wood from Cranberry,” says Amy.
Amy’s husband Allan was interviewed at the dock at Okeover
Inlet. He’d just arrived with a boatload of mussels. “We’ve had
many guests say they’ve eaten mussels all over the world and
Okeover’s are the best!” said Amy.
Powell River Living’s publisher Isabelle Southcott was also interviewed by the Flavours of the West Coast team. “They want-
ed to talk about Home Grown, the magazine we published this
summer that focuses on local food.”
Producers Karen and Dai Davies of Cedarwood Productions
met Isabelle at Silke’s Organic Market and they talked about
some of the stories in the magazine and ideas behind Home
Grown. “We wanted to showcase local producers and let people
know who is doing what in our area,” said Isabelle. “We also let
people know about the many opportunities that exist for those
interested in becoming involved in sustainable, local food.”
Home Grown was a joint venture between Powell River Living
magazine, PRREDS and the Powell River Regional District.
For more information on Flavours of the West Coast, visit
www.flavoursofthewestcoast.com.
For dedicated,
results-driven service,
?
e
t
i
Red or wh
Mama needs
taste your
a new kitchen?
future
Wes Brown did everything he said he would do and
- surprisingly to us - when he said he would do it. The
work done was much finer than anything we had experienced
in the construction of our other houses. If we ever build
another house we would not consider hiring anyone other than
- Peter Wilson
Wes for the job.
Thinking about a renovation?
Call today for a free design consultation.
What does WB do?
Project management
Project design
New Custom homes
Foundations & Framing
Renos (large or small)
Interior Decorating
Wes Brown, Owner
www.wbcontracting.ca
3577 MacKenzie Avenue
(604) 485-6656
wes@wbcontracting.com
ask for Dez!
powellriverpropertysearch.com
deseriehooff@shaw.ca | 604.485.4231 office | 604.414.8408 direct Our 2010 Limited Edition*
wine tasting will be held
Thursday October 7
at the Rodmay Hotel.
Enjoy 5 wines,
paired with appetizers.
Three seatings:
3pm, 5:30pm and 7:30pm
Come in or call to get your tickets today.
Just $20. Limited seating. Profits go to charity.
Westview
U-Vin U-Brew Ltd.
We make it easy!
*Commercial equivalent
will be used
7030 Glacier Street | 604.485.0345 | westviewubrew@yahoo.ca
Tuesday to Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm or to 8 pm by appointment
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
33
EntriEs & WinnErs
In last month’s issue of Powell River Living publisher Isabelle Southcott asked
for the help of our readers in naming the
four laying hens that she is getting to
live in “Cluckingham Palace” as part of
the Career Link’s pilot project for Hens
Chicken-mama
Yolko Ono
Chicken-papa
Butterball
Chicken – Nicolas
Jemima
Chicken- Katya
Iddbakk
Princess Chickenlegs
Henny Penny
Queenie
Dinner
Duchess of Yolk
Henrietta
Wishbone
Harriet
in the ‘hood, a trial that will allow up
to four laying hens on a property within
city limits.
Thanks to everyone who submitted
names. You clearly had a lot of fun with
this contest, and we had fun reading all
Sir Clucks-a-lot
Chicken Little
Prince Roost
Lizzie
Sauce
Maggie
Pickles
Annie
Madame B’Ovary
Grace
Madame Ovary
Pullus
Tillie
Cluck
Millie
Clack
Snowdrop
Hetty
Clucky
Hermoine
Penny
Elle
Pecker
Paulette the Pullet
Filet
Parsley
Nugget
Sage
Cordon Bleu
Rosemary
Tikka
Thyme
your suggestions. We promised to print
the names of the winners, but the submissions were so much fun we decided
we’d share all the ideas submitted, for
laughs, and just in case anyone else is
looking for a good chicken name!
Lilly
Click
Zilly
Clock
Princess Parsley
Eggberta
The Egg Factory
Princess Rosemary
Princess Thyme
Princess Sage
Eggsentric
Omlet
Clucky
Chicklet
Sport Eoufey
Lego my eggo
Henny
Jenny
Zenny
Lady Egglan
Dame Felicity Feathers
Princess Penelope Pullet
Chicky
Chickena
Eggy
Ellie
Chickadee
Cluckina
Omeletta
Miss Scramble
Wonder Womhen
And thE WinnErs ArE:
Princess Pecky – Lily Krakalovich
Duchess of Eggmore – Rob and Liane Arnstein
Did you know…
Princess Lay-a – Joseph LaFrance
Colonel Saunders Escapee – Leslie Burns
You’ve got what it takes.
Because of our efficient method of
moving freight, our carbon footprint
is reduced by 1100 tonnes annually over
other trucking companies our size.
Daily overnight freight services
◆ Specializing in the transportation
of dangerous goods
◆
So do we.
You’ve got the guts to tackle this job.
We have the toughest supply
of rental tools in Powell River.
Call 310-CITY
for all your freight needs
34 •
www.PRLiving.ca
604 485-7113
We deliver!
101-7105 Duncan
relayrentals@telus.net
Two sides of customer service
Businesses and their customers
By Kim Miller
W
hat does customer service really
mean? Basically it is the way business staff respond to a customer who
walks into your place of business. A customer should be made to feel like they
are your ONLY customer. If you are busy
with another customer or you are on the
phone or the computer, at least acknowledge your costumer who has just entered
your business.
It’s all about being professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and helping customers in a timely manner. Doing all this will
help your business capture market share,
increase profits, and retain customers.
Now on the other side of the coin, if
you are a customer, sometimes you need
to show some patience. Most businesses
are proud of their knowledgeable staff.
Most can answer questions from the simplest to the most complex. But when calling a business, please be patient. While
you are the most important customer at
that moment, there may be many more
customers than there are staff at that time,
either on the other line or standing at the
checkout counter. Basic kindness will go
a long way. It may mean the difference
between an associate saying, "I'm sorry,
I can't help you," and "Let me call my
manager and see what I might be able to
do." Last but not least, most businesses
do want to hear if there is a problem; if
you have one, tell them about it.
Customer service should be the focus
for local businesses wanting to keep
shoppers in town.
Here are the 4 Cs of Customer Service
that every business owner, manager and
staff should adopt:
Concern
Sincerely care about
your
customers'
complete satisfaction,
and convey that caring in all your interactions with customers. Not only is this
doing the right thing,
it's also doing the
smart thing: After all,
customers' satisfaction and continued
business can definitely impact YOUR
job security.
as though you were feeling energetic and
cheerful. Your customers will appreciate
your efforts.
Conscientiousness
Always do what you promised in a timely
manner. This is essential to earning customers' trust, and that trust is
the key to gaining repeat business.
Customer
service
should be
the focus for
local businesses
wanting to keep
shoppers
in town.
Cooperation
If one of your co-workers
needs a hand in order to provide excellent service, roll
up your sleeves and help
out — even if you know your
co-worker may get all the
credit afterward. It doesn't
matter who gets the glory;
what does matter is whether
or not the customers' needs
are met completely.
Do you shop out of town
because you can’t find the
products and services you desire or beConsideration
cause of what you consider to be poor
In today's bustling business environ- customer service or do you just want a
ment, customers relish good, old-fash- day out of town? Call me to chat about
ioned courtesy and genuine kindness. this at 604 485-4051. Positive stories are
Even when you're tired or stressed, act welcome.
FAll 2010
Tour Schedule
Costumes for any occasion
Oct 2-4
Oct 12-14
Oct 23-30
Nov 6-8
Nov 15-18
Dec 1-2
Dec 7-8
Loretta Cameron
Wingfield’s Progress • Chemainus Theatre &
Annual Salt Spring Island Apple Festival
Island Casino Hop • Vancouver Island
8 Days to Reno • with Malaspina Coach Lines
Weekend Casino Trip • Lower Mainland
GIFT
CERT
IFICA
Victoria Getaway • Vancouver Island
TES
AVAIL
ABLE
A Christmas Carol • Chemainus Theatre
André Rieu & His Johann Strauss Orchestra • Vancouver
by appointment only
604 485-6442
3461 Selkirk Avenue
cameronscostumes@gmail.com
Search Cameron’s Costume Rentals
on Facebook and see some of our selection!
tel: 604.483.3345 We would love to have you join us!
BC Reg. No. 30400
cell: 604.483.1408 www.heathertours.com
Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget
Tanya Kurtz
EL’s
Certified
Ltd.
4 x 4 SPECIALISt
Your All-Inclusive Party Planner & Party Rentals!
“Leave the planning to me so you can be worry free!”
Book now for your next event
Show ThIS Ad foR 10% off
604 414-6017
www.allinclusivepartyplanner.shawwebspace.ca
604 485-7003
Complete Auto Repair C Any Make & Model
7050 Alberni St Powell River, BC V8A 2C3
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
35
Coming up!
Gala Dinner
The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s gala dinner and
auction come up October 16 at Dwight Hall will be
catered by Executive Chef David Bowes. Live auction
items include fishing trips and adventures, artwork
and jewelry. Most importantly, the event raises money
for salmon enhancement projects in the Powell River
area. Since 1995, the Foundation has contributed
more than $207,000 to leverage more than $1.7 million in salmon enhancement projects. Reception and
silent auction start at 5:30 pm; dinner is 7 pm. Tickets
$50 at Marine Traders and Powell River Outdoors.
Writing Contest
Fall back into writing with the second annual fall
writing contest with the theme “Centennial.” It runs
from Sept 3 to Nov 5. Cash prizes to be won. Also,
if you’ve written a book and want promotion for
your reading or launch, contact the Powell River
Writers Conference. Call Barb at 604 485-2732, or
visit www.prwriters.org.
Rock & Roll
A night of folk rock that promises to please both the
palate and the ears is set for October 9, when Manzanita hosts Rodney Decroo and his Convictions
along with David Newberry at the Rainbow Room
in the Rodmay Hotel. Decroo has been described
as “the perfect blend of dark folk, country yearn-
ing and indie cool.” Newberry sings folks songs with
rock sensibilities and has been called “a brilliant
poet and compelling performer.” The team from
Manzanita Restaurant will put on a harvest dinner.
Dinner at 7 pm, show at 9 pm. Tickets at Ecossentials, Rodmay Liquor Store or eventbrite.com.
Haunted House
The Haunt at Henderson is back for its 7th year
with creative new ways to thrill and excite. The
haunted house runs two nights only: Friday & Saturday, Oct 22 – 23, starting at 6:30 pm. You'll be
guessing what might happen around the next corner, so bring your primal scream for a spooktacular
October evening… if you dare….
Fire Prevention Week
Powell River Fire Prevention will host activities at
Canadian Tire on Saturday, Oct 2, 10 am to 2 pm
during Fire Prevention Week. Deputy Fire Chief Tom
Ellis says they will promote the importance of having a smoke alarm in your home.
“Residents can learn more about the power of
smoke alarms, newer options for installing and
maintaining them properly and how to better protect their loved ones from fire.”
Changes to the BC fire code require that every private dwelling, hotel and motel room built before
1979 have working smoke alarms.
Ellis says many homes in Powell River may not
have smoke alarms or have alarms that are too old
or not working. Smoke alarms are needed in every
home, on every level, outside each sleeping area
and inside each bedroom. If a smoke alarm is older
than 10 years it needs to be replaced.”
Film Festival Fundraiser
Powell River Film Festival’s fundraiser is a documentary of the life of Hugh Romney, aka Wavy
Gravy, in her new documentary, Saint Misbehavin’.
Satirist Paul Krasner described Wavy as “The illegitimate son of Harpo Marx and Mother Theresa,
conceived one starry night on a spiritual whoopie
cushion,” to which Wavy has replied, “Some people
tell me I’m a saint, I tell them I’m Saint Misbehavin’.”
This special event begins with a reception at 7 pm;
the film at 8 pm October 23, at the Evergreen Theatre. Tickets are available at Breakwater Books and
at the door. For more information contact the Film
Festival office at 604 485 0325, or check out the
website at www.prfilmfestival.ca.
The “R” Word
In celebration of Community Living Month PRACL presents a screening of the “R” word and the launch of
a book of photographs and writing titled Invisible No
More by Vincenzo Pietropaulo. The book is a photographic chronicle of the lives of people with intellectual disabilities including five people from Powell River.
The film tells the experiences of three generations of
families and individuals and their compelling stories of
courage, vulnerability and love living with intellectual
disabilities. Meet the author, producer and director at a
special screening at Max Cameron Theatre on Oct. 18.
Advance tickets are available at PRACL — 201, 4675
Marine Avenue and Breakwater Books. Photos and the
film will be available for sale.
Brandy Peterson
with another
happy client.
Let’s talk! 604 485-4231 office • 604 344-1234 direct
1-877-485-4231 toll free • coastrealty.com • brandypeterson@shaw.ca • 4760 Joyce Ave
Haunted House
Dance Party
at Sheridan Dance Academy Studio
on Glacier Street October 31 at 2 pm
Jennifer Dodd Photography
will take portraits of the kids,
in their costumes, by donation.
Proceeds help send our Dancers to NYC.
Prizes & Games
and of course some DANCING!
"Come and check out
Sheridan Dance Academy"
SHERIDAN
DANCE
N
ACADEMY
Further details at
604 414-0700
SheridanDanceAcademy.ca
36 •
www.PRLiving.ca
Live Music: Sat, Oct 9th
Rodney Decroo
& His Convictions
OVER 50 businesses now
offering discounts and perks
for PRSS cardholders!
“Having this card has saved me money
and really helped me to keep my cash in
the community. I will be signing up for a
new one as soon as they come out.”
—Deb Calderon
Sign up at CMG Printing (4691 Marine)
or look for PRSS registration booths
at local markets and craft fairs
visit:
www.immanence.ca/prss
For current list of discount offerings
in the Rainbow Room at the Rodmay
show only $13, dinner & show $31
tix at Ecossentials, Rodmay Heritage Liquor Store
& manzanita.eventbrite.com
in the Old Courthouse Inn
Eaten at
Manzanita yet?
Try it tonight!
6 new items for just $13-15
info@manzanita.ca 6243 Walnut 604 483-2228
Open Wed – Mon from 5 pm • Sunday Brunch events
OCtober
Oct 2: Fire Prevention Week activities at Canadian Tire 10
am to 2 pm with the fire department.
Oct 2: Salmon Festival at Club Bon Accueil. All are invited
to come to celebrate salmon! Fun and educational activities will kick off the fall season at the French Club,
including a dinner banquet at the end of the day.
Oct 2: Blessing of Pets at the Townsite Anglican Church
at 11 am, 6310 Sycamore St. Everyone welcome to this
event in honour of St. Francis of Assisi who loved animals and all of nature.
Oct 2: Book Drive with PRCYFSS at the Town Centre Mall
from 1-3. Music, story circles, puppet show and more.
Oct 4: Family BBQ, craft night and discussion about reading with children at Sliammon CDRC.
Oct 5: Parent/Tot gymnastics at the Gymnastics Club at
11 am.
Oct 5: Family Fun (Strong Medicine Program) at the complex 5:30 to 9 pm.
Oct 6: Library pre-school story time at 10:30 am.
Oct 6: Puppet show at 2 pm at Family Place in the Town
Centre Mall.
Oct 5: Opera Insights on Das Rheingold with John Silver
at the Future Chef's Café at Brooks, 6-8 pm.
Oct 5: A Polyrhythmic Journey to Mali and a Tiny Symphony Inside a Light Bulb: Jayme Stone’s Global Banjo
Adventures, Max Cameron Theatre at 7:30 pm – www.
jaymestone.com for more info.
Oct 7: Special literacy celebration luncheon at Sliammon
CRDC.
Oct 7: Family Fun (Strong Medicine Program) at the complex 5:30 to 9 pm.
Oct 7: Jeremy Williams presents a slide show of his trip
from Princess Louisa Inlet to Simms Creek with John
Clarke, and discusses the campaign to save this wild
place. 7 pm at Trinity Hall (corner of Duncan and Michigan). Sponsored by Malaspina Sierra Club.
Oct 9: The Met Opera presents Wagner's Das Rheingold,
conducted by James Levine. Downbeat at 9:30 am. Tickets at PRAM at 604 485-9633 or at the door. Visit www.
maxcamerontheatre.ca for more information.
Oct 9: Rodney Decroo & His Convictions in the Rainbow
Room at the Rodmay Hotel, 6251 Yew St. Start with a
sumptuous Harvest feast catered by Manzanita at 7 pm,
show begins at 9 pm.
Oct 13: Colin James Up Close and Personal: an acoustic
tour with special guest Chris Caddell, 5 pm at the Evergreen Theatre. Tickets available at the Recreation Complex Box office. For more info call 604 485-2891.
Oct 14: The Disappearing Number at the Max at 7 pm.
Award-winning live play from National Theatre UK.
Oct 16: Dan Hill live in concert at the Evergreen Theatre
at 7:30 pm.
Oct 16: The Pacific Salmon Foundation’s gala dinner and
auction starts at 5:30 at Dwight Hall. Tickets at Marine
Traders or Powell River Outdoors.
Oct 18: PRACL hosts screening of The 'R' Word and the
launch of the book "Invisible No More" at the Max Cameron Theatre. Tickets at PRACL or Breakwater Books.
Oct 19: Opera Insights on Boris Godunov with John Silver
a the Future Chef's Café at Brooks, 6-8 pm.
Oct 22-23: The Haunt at Henderson, 6:30 pm at Henderson School.
Oct 9: The Met Opera presents Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov, conducted by James Levine at 9 am. Tickets at
PRAM at 604 485-9633 or at the door. Visit www.maxcamerontheatre.ca for more information.
Oct 23-24: Sunshine Coast Art Crawl. Visit galleries and
studios all along the coast. Visit www.sunshinecoastartcrawl.com for info.
Oct 23: Powell River Film Festival presents Saint Misbehavin’, documenting the life of Hugh Romney, aka Wavy
Gravy, a one of a kind servant to humanity. Reception at
7 pm, and film at 8 pm at the Evergreen Theatre. Tickets
are available at Breakwater Books and at the door. For
info call 604 485-0325, or check out prfilmfestival.ca.
Oct 23: 75th Anniversary Celebration of the Italian Community Club. Doors open at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. Music
by River City Jazz. Tickets - $30 each, available from
Italian Club executive, Mitchell Brothers and Massullo
Motors. Table reservations are highly recommended.
Call 604 485-0216.
Oct 27: The Celtic Tenors at the Max Cameron Theatre
at 7:30 pm.
Oct 28: Book launch of Willow Yamauchi's "Adult Child
of Hippies" at Breakwater Books at 7 pm.
Sunshine Speakers Toastmasters: Interested in communication, leadership and public speaking? Toastmasters
meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7 pm in the School
District office boardroom on Ontario Ave; and at noon
on the 1st& 3rd Thursday. Guests welcome. Barb Rees
at 604 485 2732 or Isabelle Southcott at 604 485-0003.
Women in Business: Want to make a good impression on
clients/customers? Women in Business is the place for
you. PR Women in Business is a networking group for
anyone working in or owning a business. Call Bonnie at
604 485-0003 or 604 414-3981.
Alcoholics Anonymous: 8:30 – 9:30 pm. Fridays at the
United Church basement, Saturdays at PR Hospital
Boardroom, Sundays at the Alano Club. For more info
call 604 414-0944, 604 485-5346, 604 483-9736. Texada
Island: 604 486-0117.
Powell River Community Resource Centre: 4752 Joyce
Ave. Information sessions at 10 – 11 am. Free; open to
everyone. For more info call 604 485-0992.
Sundays: Faith Lutheran Church Services & Sunday
school, 10 am. For more Information call Pastor Carol
at 604 485-2000.
Mondays: Breast Cancer Exercise Group. Fun, relaxed
atmosphere. Open to all fitness levels. 4 pm at the PR
Gymnastics Studio, 4360 Joyce Avenue. For more info
contact Terri Beck at 604 485-5876.
Mondays: Family Place Garden Group: 10:30 am – 12 pm
at the Community Demonstration Garden. Call 604 4852706 for more information.
Make your Christmas or New Year's Extraordinary with...
Extraordinary Events
Party & Event Planning Service
Kimberley Murphy
604 414-4460
extraordinaryevents@shaw.ca
extraordinaryevents.shawwebspace.ca
Mondays: Cinch card games at RC Legion #164, 7 pm.
Newcomers welcome. For more information visit cinchgame.net or call 604 485-5504.
Mondays: Bike ride at Suncoast Cycle, 6 pm
Mondays: Pasta Night, 4:30 – 6 pm at Powell River United
Church, 4440 Michigan Avenue.
Second Monday: at Family Place: “Multiples”, a group for
parents with twins and more! 10 am – 11:30 am.
Second and Fourth Monday: Faith Lutheran Food Cupboard is open 1 – 3 pm
Last Monday: at Family Place; La Leche League, breastfeeding support, 10 am.
Tuesdays: at Family Place; “Toddler Time”; parent-child
open drop-in and circle time 10:30 am – 12 pm. “Parent
Child Drop-in”; 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm. Everyone Welcome.
Tuesdays: PR Stroke Recovery Club meets In the Lower
Legion Hall from 10 am to 1 pm. Contact Trudy Simpson
at 604-48506396 or Rhonda Ellwyn at 604 483-3304 for
more information.
Tuesdays: Soup Kitchen at Seventh Day Adventist Church
(4880 Manson Ave), noon – 1:30 pm
Tues & Thurs: Bike Ride starting at RCMP lot, 6 pm
Tues & Thurs: At Anglican Church Senior-Supervised after
School Club, 3 – 4:30 pm. Healthy snacks, board games,
homework help, supervised Internet.
Second Tuesday: Living with Cancer Support Group,
1:30 – 3:30 pm. All cancer patients, survivors and loved
ones welcome. For more info call Helen at 604 485-4071
or Carol at 604 485-9115.
Second Tuesday: Parkinson Support Group (Jan – June &
Sept – Nov), 1:30 pm, Trinity Hall of the United Church.
For more information call 604 485-5973.
First Wednesday; at Family Place: “Stone Soup” cooperative lunch and “Open Space” planning, 12:30 – 2:30 pm.
Second Wednesday: Powell River SPCA meets at VI University at 7 pm. Everyone Welcome.
Wednesdays: Family Place; “Baby and Me”; parent-child
drop-in; 10:30 am – 12:30 pm. “The open Space”; parent
led family programs; 12:30 – 2:30 pm. Parent-child Dropin 12:30 – 4:30 pm. everyone Welcome.
Wednesdays: Salvation Army Soup & Sandwich 11:30
am – 1 pm, by donation. Everyone Welcome.
Wednesdays: Soup Kitchen at Seventh Day Adventist
Church (4880 Manson Ave), noon – 1:30 pm.
Thursdays: Soup Kitchen at Seventh Day Adventist
Church (4880 Manson Ave), noon – 1:30 pm.
Thursdays: Family Place, parent/child drop-in, 10:30 am
– 4:30 pm. Please contact the Parent-Child Mother Goose
program coordinator at mothergoose@prepsociety.org
for more information.
Fridays: Anglican Church Community Lunch, noon – 1
pm.
Fridays: Family Place, parent child drop in, 12:30 – 4:30
pm, everyone welcome. Please call 604 485-2706 for
information about “Rhythm Circle Time” & “Bi-lingual
Playgroup”.
Third Saturday: Senior’s Center in Cranberry holds their
afternoon of cards, games and scrabble at 1 pm. Please
register in advance by calling 604 485‑9562 or 604 4852153. Everyone is welcome.
Italian Community Club
73 Anniversary Dinner & Dance
rd
Saturday, OCt 23, 2010
doors Open, 6 pm  dinner, 7 pm
Dance to the Live Music of River City Jazz
Tickets $30 each, available from:
Massullo Motors, Mitchell Brothers or Club Executive
Reservations: 604 485 0216
Last day for tickets: Oct 18
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
37
Variety makes for an interesting career
W
hen Kevin Morris moved to Powell River from the Kootenays 23 years ago, he was looking for a challenge.
“I came here to be vice principal at Max Cameron High,” said
Morris, who is now School District 47’s district principal. After
two years at Max, Morris moved to Oceanview and then to the
old Brooks where he got his first principalship.
Then it was off to the newly reopened JC Hill for a year, and
followed by a return to Max Cameron where he remained for the
next nine years. Well, almost. “There was a six-month break in
there when I was at the board office as director of instruction.”
Morris spent four years at the new Brooks as principal. “That
was a hectic time,” he said. “We made the switch to the twocampus approach.”
During that time Brooks was expanded. A new choir room
was built, more classrooms added, a new kitchen installed and
the Max Cameron Theatre added.
“They also did the rain screening on the outside of the building. We were in constant construction mode for most of those
four years.”
In the fall of 2007, Morris moved to the board office as district
principal. “And I’ve been here for three years now.”
Looking back, Morris said a physical education teacher he
had in Grades 9 and 10 influenced him. “He coached school
teams and I saw him at work and thought I quite like this person’s work life and the young people he is involved with.”
After high school, Morris went to UBC where he earned a
degree in physical education and business education and later,
his teacher training.
His first teaching job was in the Kootenays. “It was all I’d
hoped it would be in terms of satisfaction and working with
young people.”
Teach he did but when the opportunity arose to become an
athletic director and later
a career counselor, Morris
went for it. “Those experiences piqued my interest. I
thought maybe there are
other opportunities I’d like
to pursue.”
With that in mind, he began working on his Masters
in educational administration at U Vic and then became vice principal of Stanley Humphries Secondary School in
Castlegar.
“I was looking for other opportunities in school administration
and wound up as the vice principal of Max.”
Morris is happy that he moved to Powell River all those years
ago. “We have always enjoyed small towns. We wanted to live
in a small community and we have been very happy in Powell
River. It’s a great place to raise a family.”
Both his son and daughter went to school from kindergarten
to grade 12 in Powell River. “It was a positive experience and
they even survived having their Dad as principal.”
38 •
www.PRLiving.ca
His wife Carol teaches at Grief Point Elementary. “We take
advantage of weekends and school holidays to pursue our interests in the outdoors and travelling,” said Morris.
The couple enjoys hiking, biking, kayaking and some sailing.
As district principal, Morris is in charge of staffing. “That
dominates the latter part of the school year and into September,”
he said.
He’s responsible for a number of Ministry of Education initiatives. The current push from the ministry is to be carbon neutral.
Activities towards this goal at the school level include Destination Conservation, a program that looks at reducing energy
consumption and recycling. The district also has A Sustainable
Schools Committee. “It all relates to the district’s interest in going green.”
Another recent initiative is the district’s literacy plan. “In our
case and in other communities, it is a community literacy plan
and the district is a member of the Powell River Literacy Council.
The government expects communities to have literacy plans
and they are doing this through School Districts. “It’s a combination of what is going on in the community for literacy activities and what the school district is doing.”
Morris represents the district on other committees, chairing
both the Health and the Nutrition committees. “One of the more
recent concerns is poverty and the lack of food available for
some students,” he said, noting that hunger affects learning.
Every year, Morris must write the district achievement contract, which includes academic learning goals identified by each
school. For instance, there’s been a focus in recent years to improve the graduation completion rate.
There are also the “one of” projects that Morris gets involved
in which keep him on his toes and add variety to his job. He
was part of the School District and Canada Space Agency’s live
uplink with Canadian astronaut and former Grief Point
Elementary School student
Robert Thirsk. Last year, he
helped with activities relating to the Olympics and the
Torch Relay’s visit to Powell
River.
Recently, he’s been working with Staples who raised
$2,000 for school supplies
through their corporate customer program. In addition, Telus
donated 150 backpacks containing school supplies. “These
items have been made available at our elementary schools and
teachers quietly help those students who need them.”
Morris feels satisfied when he reflects on what he has helped
make happen. “I’ve enjoyed my work as a secondary school
principal and a district administrator. In one role I’ve had the
satisfaction of working with teachers to prepare students for life
after high school. Now I support principals and District partners
as they provide opportunities for students. I like variety in my
work life and I’ve certainly had that in Powell River.”
Vitamins, herbs, health foods, dietary needs,
beer & winemaking supplies, liqueur extracts
Beat the flu!
We have what you need
to prevent and treat the flu.
Top
10 Reasons
To Wear A
Pollen
Sweater
1. No pop bottles were hurt making Pollen Sweaters.
2. You’ll be helping sheep stay cool in summer.
3. The pure wool stays warm even when wet.
4. Non-itchy, and soft enough to wear next to
sensitive skin.
5. Machine washable and dryable at moderate
temperature.
6. We put the label on the inside, where it belongs.
7. Designed to layer smoothly under or over other
garments.
8. No offshore sweatshops. Ours is here at home.
9. If it ever wears out, compost it.
10. Makes you 50% to 90% more handsome. (Results
may vary)
Pollen Sweaters Inc
Established in 1986
Sweaters, Ponchos, Socks,
Books, Hats & More
Homeopathic vaccines and symptom relief.
Influenzinum • Thymuline • Oscillococcinum
Made in Lund, BC
604 483-4401 pollensweaters.com
The store above Nancy’s Bakery • Open in Lund 10 – 4 Tues-Sun
Enjoy the lasting warmth of a Pollen Sweater!
Coming up at the Max Cameron Theatre
JAYME STONE
& his band
THE CELTIC TENORS
Adults $24 • Students/Seniors $22
Age 12 & under $12
Belfast’s celtic Tenors have established themselves as the
most successful classical crossover artists ever to
emerge from Ireland. influenced by the musical traditions
from their own parts of ireland, the trio produce the sounds of
classical, folk, irish and pop genres. The celtic Tenors have sold
over a million albums
and have topped the
charts in canada, the
US, Germany, the UK
and ireland. Wherever they perform
and whatever the
music, their voices
and personalities
always shine
through…
along with their
undeniable charm.
Tues, Oct 5 • 7:30 pm
Banjo virtuoso Jayme
Stone and his band put
on a dynamic, entertaining
show. Jayme has been taught
by masters such as Béla fleck
and Bill frisell. His first album
won the 2008 Juno for
instrumental Album of the
Year; his second won the Juno
as 2009 World Music Album
of the Year.
Single & Series tickets on sale Sept 10 at the Academy of Music
Box office 7280 Kemano St ✦ 604.485.9633 ✦ and
at the door on the day of the performance
Wed, Oct 27 • 7:30 pm
Adults $36 • Students/Seniors $34 • Age 12 & under $12
Visit us online at www.MaxCameronTheatre.ca for event updates and clips, or contact Jacquie Dawson at jdawson@sd47.bc.ca
Powell River Living • october 2010 •
39
More to shop for...
Drop by the Administration Office
Come trick or treating at the Mall
or call
on Halloween, 11am – 4 pm
604.4
8
5.468
1 to ord
er gift certif
10
icates — Values of $5, $
or $25.
Help
for your
family
604 485-7663
This
Halloween,
treat them
to the
good
stuff!
Eye Examinations
Available
Dr. Ben Barrus & Dr. Karen Eddy, Optometrists
provide complete eye health and vision
examinations at IRIS, Powell River.
Tips from the pros
Mountain man
John Clarke honoured
Town Centre Mall
604.485.9737
iris.ca
604 485-2080
Check out our
huge selection
of hoodies.
We carry a great
selection of
plus sizes!
Bathing suits,
yoga wear,
vests,
fleece coats
and more!
Steelhead a hit
with restaurants
in the Town Centre Mall
en
p
o
now Mall!
at the
Fish
farm
success
$ 15 OFF
foils, cut & style
for October
Call to make an appointment
Hens in the 'hood
Chickens on trial
Home renos
Changing it up
october 2010
www.prliving.ca
Powell River Living is 100% locally owned!