Spring 2015 - Historic Powell River Townsite

Published by the Townsite Heritage Society of Powell River
SPRING & SUMMER 2015
No restoration task is too big
Wegners say goodbye to their heritage home
A
cona board (or as he aptly put it “glorified cardboard”)
fter 12 years of hands-on TLC and restoration,
that went all around the exterior up to about the 5’
Leonard and Grace Wegner are saying goodbye
mark, and continuing from there to the eaves with the
to their heritage home.
notorious stucco (a common denominator in many
The Wegners and family are heading back to their
Townsite restoration projects).
roots in the prairies. They leave behind for us a legacy
When I asked Leonard how they went about the stucco
of heritage retrieved in their hands-on hard work, time,
removal he said it
and passion that
was one side a year,
was poured into
with a pry bar, and
their 1925 Townhands-on. “Once
site home, 5545
the pry bar is unMaple.
derneath the stucco
While Grace was
you can usually pull
working some fia fairly large piece
nal touches to the
off the wall if you
basement bathdo it right”. Sara,
ro o m , L e o n a rd
their daughter, litshowed me the
erally stripped one
f ro n t a n d b a c k
entire side, with
yards as well as
the incentive being
the interior. He
her college tuition,
remembered the
and she actually
neglected, overenjoyed doing it.
grown front and
So don’t despair
back yards, how
heritage home
holly had grown
owners if you are
into the eaves and
Len and Grace Wegner:
“stuck with stucco,”
how an unruly tree
No restoration task is too big if you love what you are doing!
it comes off and the
in the front hogged
prize is underneath.
the space and light.
Go ahead… strip it off! Don’t be shy!!!
It was hard for me to imagine this now immaculately
The Wegners restored and rebuilt a number of the
tamed and landscaped property ever looking that way.
original old doors, windows and frames but also
The heritage Townsite front door was given to them
acquired old heritage pieces, some through salvage
by Andy Davis and Susan Hainstock, and in keeping
companies etc. They also built by hand a well suited
with the Wegner family passion for all things old, they
garage in the heritage style, using two original old winlovingly restored it with the usual tools of the trade –
dows from the house, which they felt were no longer
Elbow Grease and Time!
suitable for the house.
Leonard described the old bubblegum pink donnaContinued on p 2
Continued from p 1
The interior of 5545 Maple is equally as lovely, and while
the project is not quite finished, most of it has been restored. All the interior wood trim was built by Leonard,
and the off-kitchen pantry, once covered in stick on tiles,
is wood once again. A heat gun
was used to remove these tiles as
well as the ones that continued
on through the living room, main
floor bath, bedroom and hallway.
Looking at the gorgeous fir floor it
was hard to picture it covered in
stick on tiles.
The Wegners are sticklers for
heritage details, clearly demonstrated in the use of authentic and
replica heritage light fixtures,
the heritage enamel double
kitchen sink with double
drain boards,
the claw foot bath tubs and bathroom sinks, ornate air
vents and many other subtle touches.
To the new owners: Welcome to Maple Avenue — You
have a lovely heritage home to enjoy!
Wegner house on the way to its original look. When removing
stucco, do so one piece at a time to reveal the prize beneath.
RENOVATING YOUR TOWNSITE HOME
BOARD MEMBERS
We thank the volunteer Board Members of the
Townsite Heritage Society:
Rebecca Vincent, President
Ann Nelson, Vice-President
Diana Collicutt, Secretary/Treasurer
Directors: Carol Regnier, Karen Andrews,
Molly Arial, Sara Blum
These volunteers are among the many who provide
skills and time in support of our neighbourhood.
Thank you for your contributions!
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You are thinking of taking on a renovation
project in your historic home but don't know
where to start? What paints and finishes are
appropriate? Where can you get windows to
replace those aluminum ones?
You can count on the Townsite Heritage
Society to provide some advice on where to
start and point out who has the information
you need. We have references, historic photos
and other sources of information to help you
get started, whatever size your project.
Townsite Heritage Society
President’s Message 2014
By Rebecca Vincent
H
enderson House, as a living museum is beginning
to take shape. We have had numerous wonderful
loans and donations from the museum and the community over the past year which have really started
to turn this lovely old girl into a home. The recently
completed pantry is a brilliant addition to our kitchen,
thank you Wendy Mobley, you are a force, and should
serve as an inspiration to anyone wanting to restore a
Townsite kitchen.
We received full funding for our operating expenses
through our Direct Access Program Grant this year. This
enabled us to maintain our office hours and to complete
two issues of the Digester, as planned. We would like to
acknowledge the financial assistance of the Province of
British Columbia.
THS is excited to be moving forward with the new city
council to bring the Heritage Commission fully online in
the coming year. The Commission was sidelined somewhat this past year, but renewed energy and interest
have us hopeful that this will be the year.
A big thank you to Quality Foods for continuing their
wonderful support of Blackberry Express, donating all
our whipping cream.
Heritage Week was lots of fun this year. We continue
to tweak our hours and location to try to reach as many
different community members as possible. It‘s wonderful
to see young people caught up in the magic of the old
black and white photos, and hear the stories as long-time
residents share memories.
I’m pleased to report that our new coordinator Linda
Nailer has exceeded my expectations. She has managed
to get a real grasp on all the many and varied tasks which
a great coordinator needs to be able to handle. Thank
you Linda.
Karen Southern has been hard at work on her Trilogy.
We’re hoping that her second book, entitled House
Histories and Heritage Vol II: The Old Town will be ready
and for sale soon this year. A huge thank you to Ann
Nelson and Robert Dufour for getting these books ready
to publish. Their hard work and many volunteer hours
are much appreciated.
In closing, I’d like to thank my Board of Directors, they
are the backbone of the Heritage Society. I’d also like
to thank all of our supporters and all of our volunteers.
We are lucky to live in a community which places such
high value on supporting groups such as ours, and we
really couldn’t do it without you.
A break for the carpenter
C
ontrary to the photo of Don Skorey sitting down on
the job, he isn’t lazy, he’s just TIRED from all the
work he has done at Henderson House. As you can see
by the closets in the background, which he built and
installed at Henderson House Living Museum, he has
been very busy! We wish to thank you, Don for all your
support and patience in the many aspects of restoring
Henderson house.
The pantry cabinets which Don also meticulously crafted have been beautifully painted by Wendy Mobley and
they complete the kitchen. It just keeps looking better
every day at Henderson House, and if you don’t believe
me then COME ON DOWN and have a gander at it!
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Souvenirs & Gifts
Now available at the office
The Townsite Heritage Society offers a variety of gifts
and souvenirs suitable for anyone interested in history,
and especially, Powell River history. Drop in and have a
look. Here are some of the items we offer.
✦Postcards & Art Cards: A wide range of cards
picturing various townsite images and locations.
✦The Hulks, by John Campbell. A definitive history of the
great ferro-cement ships in the Townsite harbour ($15).
✦House Histories and Heritage, Vol I: The Vanishing
Buildings, by Karen Southern. An intriguing history of
the Powell River Company buildings built from 19101946 that are no longer in the Townsite ($30).
✦People of the White City, by Emma Levez Larocque.
Stories from the Powell River mill. Includes fascinating interviews with the people whose lives were so
closely tied to their work ($20).
✦Various magazines focused on historic construction.
Includes Amerian Bungalow Magazine and BC
Magazine each featuring articles about Powell
River's Townsite.
Coming SOON!
House Histories and Heritage, Volume II:
The Old Town, by Karen Southern. A fascinating
history of the Townsite from the original Company
houses to later additions including commerical
and residential addresses. ($30).
How would you like to help
the Townsite Heritage Society?
And maybe win a great book?
Renew your membership, or become a new member of the
Townsite Heritage Society and your name will go into a
draw for a free local history book HULKS: The Breakwater
Ships of Powell River, by John Campbell. All you need to
do is sign up, or renew your membership by May 31.
There will be two draws and winners will be notified
by June 7. Use the form on page 15 of this issue to
register and drop it off or mail it to Henderson House,
6211 Walnut Street.
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Fleeing Europe for a new start
Refugees from Hungary came to Powell River in 1956
This story about Hungarian refugees that came to live in Powell
River in 1956 as narrated by
Miklos Gratzer (former refugee)
to his wife Anna Martinek
I
n 1956 Hungary revolted against
the Russian occupation and
against the tyranny of the communist dictatorship. After the brutal
military crushing of the revolution
by the Soviet Union, a large number of Hungarians escaped across
the iron curtain. Among them were
300 students and professors of the
College of Forestry, from Sopron
Hungary.
This college was the oldest professional forestry school in the world.
The Sopron refugees stayed together in an Austrian refugee camp
hoping to be resettled anywhere in
the free world.
Pickarsgill, the Minister of Immigration of the Canadian Federal
Government, and J. Sinclair, Minister
of Fisheries whose riding included
Powell River saw the rare opportunity to help and did so. They saw
well trained young professionals
who could contribute to the rapidly
expanding forest sector.
An agreement was worked out
with the University of British Columbia to establish an independent
college, called “Sopron Division of
Forestry” for a period of four years
(1957-1961).
The Foley Brothers of Powell
River Co., strictly on humanitarian
grounds offered to assist the Sopron
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English speakers of all walks of life
group. In December of 1956 Dean
volunteered to help the group inteGeorge Allen of the University of
grate into Canadian life.
British Columbia, and Fred McNeil
of Powell River Co,
flew over to Austria
to meet the Hungarian Foresters. They
returned to Canada
with Dean Roller,
the head of the college and a 22 year
old student leader,
Miklos Gratzer. After
long negotiations
one question remained unanswered:
Where would be a
suitable location to
house the college
before the start of
the school year at
UBC in 1957?
Powell River had a
vacant construction
camp (Riverside)
and the delegation
gladly accepted the
generous offer from
Hungarian Refugee, Dr. Miklos Gratzer
the Foley brothers to
gratefully remembers Powell River.
relocate the refugees
to Riverside.
The language barrier was a major
On February 20th, 1957 the Riverproblem in the beginning between
side Camp officially became the new
the townsfolk and the students, but
home for these refugees, and a de
this improved when soccer games
facto college campus. The Federal
and cultural programs were initiGovernment provided $3 per person
ated.
for food and associated expenses.
The story was picked up by the
The refugees ran a very organized,
mainstream media. The fact that
self-sufficient campus themselves.
Powell River had a “university” was
They set up a kitchen, and had a
daily regimen of programs. VictoContinued on p 6
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Continued from p 5
Sopron sits at the western edge of Hungary,
near the Austrian border
a curiosity for the press. MacLeans ran an article and
Life magazine sent a crew for a special edition. Cabinet
ministers, UBC top administrators, politicians and dignitaries often came to visit. As summer approached the
number of visiting dignitaries began to wane and the
students accepted any and all jobs that were offered to
them: timber cruising, choker man, mill work and construction work. The young student ladies worked in the
local restaurants. The students needed jobs in order to
finance their studies at UBC in the fall semester.
The families of professors and a few students remained
in camp until the official closing on September 15th when
the school year began at UBC in Vancouver.
The Sopron group was very productive and successful
in their professional lives. They received, as a group, an
Achievement Award from UBC in 2007 as well as Forester
of The Year Awards. There are 18 university professors
and scientists, numerous company managers, CEOs, and
high ranking civil servants among the group.
In 2006 the CBC made a documentary entitled the 56ers, and the film starts with Powell River roots.
Understandably there exists a strong bond between
the Sopron group members, and even after all these
years, they continue to reunite at monthly lunches and
get-togethers in Vancouver, and hold annual picnics on
Vancouver Island.
Coincidentally, one of the Sopron foresters, Mr. Tom
Dobozy currently lives in Powell River. Tom is a retired
engineer who was working for McMillan Bloedel when
he transferred to Powell River in 1972, thus happily
retiring here in 1995.
Dr. Miklos Gratzer (President, Sopron Alumni Association) explained, “When we left Powell River in 1957 I
wrote a thank you note to the kind people of the town. It
was published in the local paper. My English was broken
but my gratitude was sincere. Now so many years later,
as president of the Sopron Alumni Association, I can say
in the name of all of us, that our gratitude is even deeper
toward the company, the Foley brothers, and the good
people of Powell River for giving us a second start in life”
Miklos Gratzer returned to Powell River in June of 2014
with his wife Anna Martinek to retrace his beginnings on
Canadian soil. He walked the ground of the old Townsite
where Riverside once stood, remembering the house he
lived in there, made a few stops around town and also
came to Henderson House to tell us his story.
There is a copy of a book available for viewing at the
Powell River Historical Museum called Sopron Chronicles” by Dean K. Roller. Included in the book are several
pictures from the spring of 1957 which were taken in
Powell River.
Heritage
Hudson’s Bay blanket
From the Old Postmaster’s House
B
ent and Lis Jensen discovered this well preserved
double length period blanket when they acquired
the Postmaster’s Old home on Ash St. Some of you may
know, prior to The Townsite Heritage Society locating to
Henderson House on Walnut St., we operated from the
Historic Postmaster’s House across from the Patricia
Theatre, (thanks also to Bent and Lis!) This Hudson’s
Bay blanket is believed to have been purchased from
the Powell River Stores away back when. We wish to
thank Lis for deciding to donate this period blanket to
Henderson House, where it can be shared and admired
by everyone!
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Bent Jensen with Hudson’s Bay blanket
Parking lot work party
Improvements to accessibility and curb appeal
W
e wish to acknowledge Harry
Gloslee & Shaun Gloslee Excavating for generously donating
time, equipment and material to the
Henderson House parking lot improvements. The wheelchair access
looks perfect since Doug and Wendy
Mobley meticulously finished the
surface and the grass (seeded by
Wendy in December) is nicely getting established. The upper parking
lot has never looked better, now that
it has been covered with crush. Of
course, without the great volunteers
moving the heavy crush with shovels, rakes and wheelbarrows last
summer none of this could happen.
Wendy has been feverishly working
on the new gardens along the side of
the house and they are already looking pretty spiffy! Thanks to everyone
for helping with the parking lots, the
gardens and the landscaping. You
are amazing!!
Brief respite for our volunteers. From left, Cindy McLean, Rebecca Vincent,
Amelia Vincent and Wendy Mobley
It's not all manual labour. Harry Gloslee is at the controls
as John Carlson and Doug Mobley look on.
Kudos to Springtime Nursery for all the plants
that you donated last fall and this spring. Rebecca
and Wendy immediately placed them in the gardens
around Henderson House and now we can watch
them grow!
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Townsite Garden Awards
Judging Criteria
Each year the Townsite Heritage Society offers its Garden Awards to residents who demonstrate their
green-thumb (and more) skills in our neighbourhoods. Just how one wins is not all that complicated — here
are the criteria used in judging entries. If you would like to know more, get in touch with us at the office,
by phone or email. And good luck to all.
Spring Fling
Best Garden Structure
This garden will display vibrant spring colours and
continue to be in bloom for most of the spring season.
Emphasis is placed on plant variety, longevity, and good
garden maintenance. Different colour patterns and arrangements will be celebrated to welcome the coming
of spring. Judging is held at the beginning of June.
A l i t t l e d i f f e re n t c a t e g o r y t h a t re c o g n i z e s
anything unique in design of garden structure. It could
be a pleasant gazebo, garden shed, vintage garage or
garden pond sympathetic to heritage architecture and
detail. Creativity is the only prerequisite.
Most Improved Mixed Border
This mixed border garden will be recognized for consistent growth, colour and variety during the summer
season. The garden’s condition and maintenance will be
recognized, as well as the overall curb appeal.
This mixed border garden will be a noticeable improvement over previous years and is recognized for improved
growth, colour and variety. The garden’s condition and
maintenance over time will be recognized, as well as the
improved benefits to the neighbourhood.
Most Improved Garden
This garden will be a noticeable improvement over previous years and is recognized for improved growth, overall
condition, colour and variety. Garden maintenance is
considered as well as consistent colour and blooming
variety during the garden season.
Best Mixed Border
Best Garden Overall
Probably the most prestigious garden award to recognize exemplary design, complexity, colour, variety and
condition. Usually the judges consider the garden as it
evolves overtime to display floribunda and beauty.
Best Kitchen Garden
Usually displayed in the back yard. Don’t mind if judges
are found peering over the fence. This garden is awarded,
in most cases, for the abundant vegetable garden with
overall variety, good productivity and festive appeal.
Best Container Garden
Pots, pots, pots. One can never have too many container
pots or hanging baskets. This award recognizes colour,
variety, pot design and placement to accentuate the site.
Best Commercial Garden
Commercial properties are recognized for overall improvements, maintenance, beauty and curb appeal.
Overall landscaping and design are considered, as well
as street trees, garden beds and greenspace.
Blackberry desserts returning
Mark your calendars for August 21st!
We are already looking forward to the fresh, homemade blackberry shortcake that we create for the annual Blackberry
Street Party. This year, it comes up on Friday, August 21st, and the Townsite Heritage Society will be there again.
This is part of our biggest fundraiser of the year. Blackberry shortcake sales help us to raise funds for the ongoing
efforts of educating and promoting heritage within the Townsite — not only to visitors, but to local residents as well.
Come on out and support us by purchasing one (or many) of our delectable shortcakes. Want to help? Call the
Society office and we’ll find a spot for you.
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Townsite Paint-Up
Annual campaign getting under way for 2015
T
he 22nd Annual Paint-Up campaign is just one of
many activities the Townsite Heritage Society coordinates to promote pride of ownership and beautification
of our Historic Townsite. A fresh coat of paint is a wonderful way for homeowners to showcase their heritage
architecture. A carefully planned exterior paint scheme
will further accentuate heritage features and really bring
out the character of the home.
Residents can nominate themselves or a neighbour for
the package of up to 20 gallons of Sico Exterior Paint
at no cost — donated by PPG paints and Powell River
Building Supply Ltd, the RONA Building Centre, our most
generous and long-term corporate partner.
If you are interested in having your home considered,
please contact the society office at 604 483-3901 by June
5th. Final selections are made by Powell River Building
Supply Ltd.
Eligibility criteria:
1. House is an original Townsite home with the façade
being at least 60% original.
2. House is owner-occupied, not a rental.
3. House is in need of painting.
4. Owner has the personal resources to paint the
house in the current season.
5. House is located in a highly visible area, and the
landscaping contributes to the appearance.
6. Owner is willing to have a sign posted on their lawn
crediting Powell River Building Supply, our local
RONA Building Centre and PPG Paints, who sponsor the donation of paint.
7. Owner is willing to have “before and after” photos
published in The Digester, the Townsite Heritage
Society’s newsletter.
8. Owner is willing to consult with the Townsite
Heritage Society regarding the palette of colour
choices.
Doing it right
Part of what earned this area its distinction as a National
Historic District in 1995 was having 90% of the 400-home
residential section of the town almost completely intact as
it was in the early 20th century. The “old town” Townsite
was begun in 1910 and completed in 1916; the “newer”
section was begun in 1920 and completed in 1931.
Until 1955, the Powell River Company, who built and
owned the town, kept the homes in top-notch shape,
maintaining them and painting every five years. Now, the
Townsite Heritage Society helps residents learn about
heritage conservation through activities and services to
promote those same values.
For more information contact the Society office at 604483-3901, or email the townsite@shaw.ca.
Looking for ways to entertain your guests?
TOWNSITE
WALKING
TOURS
The Townsite Heritage Society invites you to join a
walking tour of the Historic Townsite available twice
a week during July and August. Learn a little about
the past of this fascinating community... for only $5
each. Drop by the office at Dr Henderson's,
6211 Walnut Street at 2 pm every Wednesday
or 10:30 am every Saturday as we take you on
a pleasant guided walk through history.
Group tours are offered year-round, by appointment.
Find out more by calling 604 483-3901
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Heritage Week fun and success!
Getting a chance to learn abour your town
W
e would like to thank everyone
who supported us during Heritage Week. A big thanks goes out to
our wonderful volunteers that took
the time to come out and man (or
woman) the display booth for us! I
hope you had some fun.
Thanks to the Town Centre Mall
and staff, and the Recreation Complex and staff, for supplying the
space and meeting our various
needs during our time displaying
Powell River’s heritage at your facilities.
Thanks to everyone who dropped
by to have a look, and if you want to
see more, come on down to Henderson House Museum at 6211 Walnut
Street. What? You haven’t seen Henderson House yet?! Oh, my…
Growlers for May!
Donation for the society
Townsite Brewing has generously
selected The Townsite Heritage
Society to receive their charitable
donation for the month of May.
For EVERY GROWLER BOTTLE you buy
or refill at Townsite Brewing, THEY will
DONATE $1 to the Society.
So head on down, quench your
thirst, get your growler on and
support the Townsite Heritage Society! Watch for our hotdog stand
at Townsite Brewing late Friday
afternoons during May.
Carol Regnier (volunteer director for the Society) holding an issue of
The Digester dating back to February 1929 during Heritage Week
Stop by and experience one of our
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Saturdays @ 3PM
WE ARE OPEN WEDS TO SAT 11am - 7pm
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Music bridge to the past
The gift of a music machine
T
his lovely 1911-12 Victrola, donated to Henderson
House by Rudy Pearson, was in the Guest House on
Manager’s Row in the old days, and we are quite certain
that it was purchased new and placed there when the
guest house was constructed in 1912. About 30 years
ago Rudy, having an eye and passion for history and
antiques, tried to purchase this Victrola but missed the
chance.
Ten years later, it was offered for sale again and Rudy
seized the opportunity. Now, Rudy has thoughtfully
donated this gem to Henderson House where its story
can be told. Henderson House will soon be filled with the
sound of music from early Townsite days as we enjoy the
lovely collection of 78 records that came with the Guest
House Victrola. We can hardly wait! THANK YOU RUDY!
Rudy Pearson and niece Ingrid Goodall pose with “Guest House”
Antique Victrola which Rudy has donated to Henderson House.
THANKS TO THE MOVERS
FURNITURE DONATION
We would like to acknowledge Rob Tremblay of TMS
Moving & Storage for so kindly volunteering delivery
of the “Guest House” Victrola to Henderson House. A
BIG THANKS to you and your men with the muscles!
We would also like to acknowledge Christine Munroe
for donating the period loveseat to Henderson House.
It matches our developing décor in the living room, and
is a most comfortable place to sit and rest! Absolutely
perfect! Thank you!
Join us for breakfast!
Monday to Friday
7 am – 11 am
Saturday & Sunday
7 am – 1 pm
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starting May 28
Thu to Sat 5 – 8:30 pm
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complimentary full hot breakfast
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Photo teaser from The Old Town
Anticipating the arrival of Karen Southern's new book
Among the hundreds of photos and myriad stories coming soon to a coffee table near you are these
images taken from Karen’s second volume about the Townsite’s homes and history.
Top Row: Ocean View house being moved to
Cedar; From 130 Poplar, the Cecconi boys
Middle: The Triangle Gardens, 1941; Peterson's Jewellers at the Patricia; Norman Lang Jr
and Marj Henderson on the jitney
Bottom: Future classic motorcycles; the
Kip Taylor Drugstore in 1954, located
in the Rodmay
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Triangle gardens
Henderson kitchen
New mower makes work easier
New pantry cupboards
N
T
ext time you drive past the Triangle Gardens, glance
up to see if Dr. Dirt's running the brand, spanking
new Husqvarna power mower! Dr. Dirt is, of course, Andy
Davis who led the push to raise funds to buy this great
new piece of equipment for the Society.
We also want to acknowledge and thank Thunder Bay
Saw Shop for their generous support in making this
happen.
Appreciating volunteers and supporters: At left, Dave Sarnowski,
long-time contributor to the Society and Andy Davis.
he Henderson House kitchen is looking especially
spiffy now that we have new custom cupboards.
This time-consuming but rewarding project began
with Don Skorey’s design and construction based
on a historic photo. Once they were built, it was
time for the finish, a
project enthusiastically accomplished
by Wendy Mobley.
She did all the sanding and multiple coats
of paint until the cabinets were perfect.
R e b e cca Vince nt
took charge of the
countertop putting in
hours of sanding and
painting until it, too,
was ready. Together, the cabinets and
countertop bring the
Henderson kitchen
to life!
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reside outside the Townsite, and to selected locations around
Powell River. Submissions and suggestions should be sent to
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We’re here to help you!
Drop by the THS Office at 6211 Walnut Street, or get in
touch with us at 604 483-3901 or thetownsite@shaw.ca.
We have photo albums, reference books, maps, paint
chips, suggestions, and a wealth of stories to share.
Hours: Tuesday to Friday, noon – 4 pm.
* Okay, we may need to look it up for you, but it is a good place to start!
Membership & Volunteer Form
Please complete and mail or drop off this form to the Townsite Heritage
Society office at 6211 Walnut St, Powell River, BC V8A 4K2
townsiteheritagesocietyofpowellriver
E-mail us at < thetownsite@shaw.ca >
Yes, I would like to be a member for 2015
 $5 Membership
Your donation of time as a volunteer, or a cash donation, both go far in
helping us to engage in projects in support of our Townsite.
Cash Donation
 $10  $20 
$30
 $40  $50 
Other $
Yes, I am willing to assist in volunteer efforts for the Townsite Heritage Society.
Please, sign me up to help with:
 Office Volunteer
 Walking Tour Guide
 Digester Newsletter Delivery
 Henderson House Docent
 Blackberry Street Party
 Gardening
 Or I can:
How to reach me
Name
Address
Postal
Daytime Phone
Evening Phone
Email
The Townsite Heritage Society acknowledges the financial assistance of the Province of British Columbia.
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