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Northern Alligator Lizard I have seen the Alligator Lizard three times since 2012: on the Wildwood bluffs, at Gibson’s Beach, and this one on Gibson’s Beach trail. They are beautiful little lizards. This is a young one. These lizards can grow to be 25 cm long, and half is tail. This lizard is found in Southern BC and Vancouver Island, usually in grassy areas and among rocks. They eat insects, snails, grasshoppers, spiders, beetles and other small life forms. They give birth in April to June. Fortunately, these shy creatures are not considered at risk. It is truly a joy to come across on of these lizards! - Rod Innes

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CONTENTS CONTRIBUTORS JULY 2018 Best of Powell River The third annual awards

Festivals and Events

Kathaumixw, Logger Sports & more Publisher & Managing Editor

Isabelle Southcott isabelle@prliving.ca

Paddlers at Worlds Off to Tahiti

Good Vibrations

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In Cindy Babyn’s Texada studio

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It’s really opening this month!

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I Made the Move

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Tribal Journey 2018

94 canoes heading to Puyallup

New albums and books Accounts Receivable

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By talented & ambitious locals

Business Connections

Veggie burger and no plastic straws

A Growing Concern

The Great Pumpkins have started ON THE COVER Paddleboarders were among the thousands who watched the YOGN 82 sink to become a new artificial reef on June 23.. Photo by Pieta Woolley

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LIZ WEBSTER was a founding member of the Savary Island Land Trust Society and became the Executive Director in 2002.

STEVE GALLAGHER is a citizen of the Tla’amin Nation and is the Editor of the Neh Motl. He spent fourteen years promoting aboriginal title and rights with the Union of BC Indian Chiefs as their communications officer and jumped at the opportunity to return to Tla’amin in 2002 to work in various capacities such as Intergovernmental Relations and Comprehensive Community Planning for the nation in preparation for Treaty. MICHAEL MATTHEWS worked in international education for over 40 years, and has coached rowing and rugby at school, club and international level. He discovered outrigger paddling when he retired to Powell River in 2012.

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EDITOR’S MESSAGE

Can “too much serenity” really be a thing?

s I was paging through Best of Powell River results in early June – agog at the more than 400 fully-filled-out ballots sitting on my desk – a handwritten one caught my eye. Best reason to move here: “The serenity” James Gordon looped in pen. Best reason to stay away: “Too much serenity,” he quipped. I have to admit, I LOLed To me, that is the best summary of life in Powell River I’ve ever heard. The serenity. The safety. The view and sunsets. The cleanliness. The order. A Powell River traffic jam? Five cars waiting at one of the city’s four lights. Call your Ontario friends in February and tell them about the crocuses booming. The peacefulness of Powell River

is undeniably attractive. However. When we first moved here with our thenthree- and five-year-old kids, locals used to say, “It’s such a great place to raise kids! It’s so safe!” And I’d get the heebie-jeebies a little, because I’m a downtown city girl, and serenity equals… well… boring. Disengagement. A lack of meaning. So ‘too much serenity’ was a top fear of mine when we landed here. I imagine, too, that for other folks moving from cities in BC and elsewhere – not everyone, but certainly those who came of age during the vital social movements of the 60s and 70s – ‘too much serenity’ is a fear they’d share. Will they still be able to make important contributions to society locally and globally from their cedar deck overlooking the Salish Sea, a glass of Ferrytale Kombucha or Townsite Suncoast in hand? In short, yes. Very much so. Maybe more so.

This Best of Powell River issue is designed to highlight that tension: the deeply pleasurable lifestyle here, versus the gritty fervour with which locals live – their activism, entrepreneurship, love, humanitarianism, alternative-seeking, constancy, and grace with each other. I fell in love with Powell River again, reading the often-funny ways locals interpret their lives here. Best place to watch the rain: “On TV while in Playa del Carmen.” Best women’s wear: “granny panties.” Best local celebrity: “Walter the sea lion.” Whether you’re a life-long local or you’re just passing through between ferries, I hope your heart grows three sizes reading Best of Powell River 2018, and living life this month.

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Doing stuff that matters. Every day. It’s easy to get caught up in how pleasant life can be here on the Upper Sunshine Coast. But if you want to experience the real Best of Powell River, know this. This region’s beauty, safety and affordability are our roots. The lifestyle gives us powerful wings. So we protest, create art, grow gardens, raise kids, cook, hike, sing and chill like no others. How to be your very best? Live here. See what happens.

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BEST NEIGHBOURHOOD 1. Townsite 2. Westview 3. Wildwood

BEST UNOFFICIAL CITY SLOGAN 1. I had a good time, actually 2. Powell Rumour / Powell Riviera 3. Two ferries can’t be wrong

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on Earth • Chill’ville • City of Dead End Roads • Coastal by Nature (Note: this is the official City slogan) • Double moat keeps the crazies out • Giv’r • Sunset City • Hawaii of the North • Traditional Territory of the Tla’amin Nation • Zungas R Us

BEST FESTIVAL 1. Blackberry 2. Logger Sports 3. Kathaumixw

BEST LOCAL POLITICIAN 1. MLA Nicholas Simons 2. City Councilor Russell Brewer 3. City Councilor CarolAnn Leishman

CIVIC PRIDE BEST TOURIST ATTRACTION

1. Sunshine Coast Trail 2. Willingdon Beach / Lund 3. Savary Island

BEST REASON TO MOVE HERE 1. The people 2. Nature 3. Quiet

Best answers: Mini golf • Nancy’s cinnamon Best answers: Affordable real estate • Closest buns • Popeye at Willingdon beach • Mini railroad at the Farmer’s Market

BEST KEPT SECRET 1. Eagle River 2. Stillwater Bluffs 3. Mahood’s Beach

to bliss you can get • Everybody knows everybody • Free parking • Great place to raise kids • It’s not Vancouver • Lifestyle • Safety • We’re just a bunch of kids

BEST REASON TO STAY AWAY 1. BC Ferries

Best answers: If I tell you, it won’t be a se- 2. No jobs / no rentals cret (This actually won first place. But, like, we knoooow.) • CJMP • Second beach • Eldred Valley • Freshwater fishing • High Tide Games • How awesome it is here • How to get to Khartoum Lake • Little Sliammon Lake • Our neighbourhood street • The fern grotto near Inland Lake • The Kraft Mill shut down 17 years ago.

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Best answers: Cliques • cougars • isolation •

grandkids elsewhere • high taxes • If you want to change it • If you prefer the big city • No more good ideas about the sewage treatment plant • old farts • rednecks • Swap n’ Shop politics • The locals will always remind you you’re not from here • Too much traffic • Weather • You’ll never want to leave.

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While Powell River’s peacock or peacocks have been making the rounds in town and on social media, the City of Surrey is looking at moving about 100 peafowl out of a Surrey neighbourhood because they’ve been deemed a nuisance. Powell River’s peacock has been on Facebook and Instagram with lengthy discussions devoted to peacock sightings on Swap ‘n’ Shop noting that it is definitely not an escapee peacock from Springtime Nursery. Just whose peacock or peacocks they are is still a mystery. Lesley Thorsell came across the peacock in June and posted a video of it rocking out on Manson Avenue. Carma Scaree thought she was seeing things when she pulled into the driveway of her Grief Point home on

May 12 and saw a peacock perched on her fence. “I stopped the car because I didn’t want it to fly away. I don’t have Facebook so I didn’t know we had a peacock in the neighbourhood,” she told Powell River Living. “It was quite regal. He let me get quite close and I took pictures and videos.” The peacock has been back to visit, and Carma has seen him a few times at her neighbours’ homes. Although Powell River’s wandering peacock might be the most talked about peacock these days, the ones with the most viewings can be found at the Patricia Theatre. There, elegant hand-painted murals of elegant peacocks looking proud and regal have graced the walls of the historic theatre for more than 100 years.

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“My soul needed to express direct opposition.” – Ron Berezan Now, both will likely spend a week in jail – a first for Ron and Jo Ann. They could pay $5,000 or 240 hours of community service, but they both plan to go to jail on principle. “My soul needed to express direct opposition and stand up and be counted and be public,” explained Ron, a permaculture expert and deacon with St. David & St. Paul Anglican Church. “I’m not sure it will make a difference. But in my heart I feel like the arrest was a good enough way to draw a line in the sand. I want my life to stand for a different kind of future, and to walk in reconciliation with First Nations.” Jo Ann is a retired medical social worker, mother and grandmother. “I want to be accountable when asked ‘What did you do to make this a better

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SEVEN DAYS IN JAIL: That’s what standing up for her beliefs could cost Powell River’s Jo Ann Murray, after she was arrested in Burnaby fighting the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Contributed photo planet for the future?’” Because of the visceral concerns about the pipeline, a new group has emerged: UnspOILed Coast (find it on Facebook), uniting actions against Kinder Morgan and more in Powell River. This region does not lack activists, and never has. From the hands-on work of creating BC’s first credit union, to the American draft dodgers arriving en masse in Lund, to the innovators behind the Powell River Model Communities Project, to the Pro-Life and Pro-Choice advocates who demonstrated at Willingdon Beach June 23 – this is a region where practical change and discourse are welcome. Usually. That’s well represented in this year’s Best of Powell River winners for Best Activist groups. The #1 winner, the Let’s Talk Trash team, achieves radical goalsetting and vocal critique while being supported directly by government. The BOMB Squad is a broad group bound

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together by common practical projects. Climate Action Powell River is a leader in research, as well as advocating for practical alternatives to our current climatekilling lifestyle. Friends of Powell River is a tremendously effective stop-gap; it doesn’t end family poverty or advocate - it just makes sure kids going to local schools do so with proper clothes, shoes and supplies so they can learn. But given the global scale of climate catastrophe, is it enough keep your activism local? No provincial or national TV crews show up when there’s a Kinder Morgan vigil on Marine Avenue. So, if you want to be an activist in the 21st cen-

On the yes side, Ron explained that two events triggered his need to get out of town and stand at Ground Zero with the Tsleil’waututh camp this spring. First, his November 2017 trip to Cuba, where he witnessed the devastation of Hurricane Irma on the people living there. “I saw the fundemental injustice that climate change is,” he said. “Often those who pay the price are not the ones who create the bulk of the problem. I could feel my anger growing.” And second, working on a food security project at Kanaka Bar First Nation this year. The Nation has always centred itself around the Fraser River salmon runs.

WHAT’S BEST - CIVIL OR DISRUPTIVE PROTEST? At Willingdon Beach June 23, a pro-life demonstration (the flags, above) was joined by a pro-choice demonstration (including Karen Skadsheim and Claudia Medina as handmaids, right). The two groups - in spite of deep convictions on both sides - stood in proximity to each other for hours before any confrontation happened. Is it more effective to show respect, or passion? Photos by David Woolley

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tury, does that mean leaving Powell River like Ron and Jo Ann did, and showing up in bigger centres? Ron says no… and also yes. On the no side, building alternatives to a fossil-fueled, consumerist future has to happen locally. “We’re making the old system irrelevant,” he said. “Lots of groups are doing that in Powell River.” He also pointed out that, even without TV crews, local protests have an effect. “When we march on Marine, we show people that see us that yes, what you’re feeling is right. Also, people can work [at home] through letters and phone calls and emails. Money, too, is helpful to social change. And donations are always welcome when there are court challenges.

“They’re collapsing from fish farming and the warming of the oceans,” Ron said. “I came to the realization that industry is not going to relinquish their treasures voluntarily. We’re stealing from our grandchildren’s ability to have a decent life on a planet that can no longer meet their needs. I had to do something.” Similarly, Jo Ann was motivated to leave town and put herself on the line thinking of the next generations. “I needed to do something so that I could close my eyes at night and sleep. I needed to stand in solidarity with the First Nations people as they stand up for their rights and the land, sea, and air. I did this for my children and my grandchildren and all those folks who would if they could.”

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1. Written as I Remember It, by Dr. Elsie Paul 2. Water & Wood, ed. Megan Cole 3. Eating Dirt, by Charlotte Gill

BEST GALLERY 1. Artique 2. Tug Guhm 3. Dancing Tree

BEST PLACE TO SHAKE YOUR BOOTY

1. The Zoo 2. McKinney’s 3. Carlson Club

Best answers: At home where no one can

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BEST PLACE TO WATCH LIVE MUSIC 1. McKinney’s 2. The Zoo 3. Carlson Club

1. Raincoast Christmas Craft Fair at Dwight Hall 2. Lund holiday market at the Italian Club 3. Farmer’s Markets

BEST PIECE OF PUBLIC ART

BEST VISUAL ARTIST 1. Autumn Skye Morrison 2. Megan Hildebrand / Janelle Huber 3. Catnip

1. The chainsaw carvings 2. The graffiti wall at Willingdon 3. The bike racks

WE’RE HIGH ON CATNIP: Not only did he win third place for “Best Visual Artist,” but his long-time cooperative masterpiece - the wall at Willingdon Beach - won second place for “Best Piece of Public Art.” Catnip’s boldly spiritual work is swiftly becoming synonymous with the look of Powell River: it’s on cars, garages, freezer composters, and much more. Clearly, we love you, Catnip! Meow.

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BEST LOCAL BAND / MUSICIAN

By Lukah Bouchard Corporeal silence you know that i’ll hide it, I’m afraid of, that sneer

I’m afraid I’ve made this a Career

I’ll try and re-write it we haven’t got time left, believe in me, dear

So lay with me once more A new chapter in our lore Will the blood from the pages

Although i miss you Although i hurt too I’ll loosen my grip with my floating self

A stressed out fool A role i know too well Forgive me, Forgive me, it’s just you and I then placid, I’m lying

A stressed out fool A role i know too well Forgive me, Forgive me, My jewel

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est Facebooker / Instagrammer is a contentious category - and strangely, probably the most coveted win in the whole Best of Powell River contest. The three top places handily went to three of the most wildly diverse men in Powell River: Full Solutions Computers owner, extreme runner and tech guru Joseph McLean; CJMP DJ, Terracentric Adventures wilderness guide and Phish fan Ari Dublion; and carpenter / contractor / father of two Gee Welp. On social media, they are also wildly different, in interests, politics, and behaviour, from harnessing public sentiment in tender and rather long missives (Joseph); to advocating for pot and Palestinians (Ari); to provocateur-style trolling and goofbag meme sharing (Gee). Who you think is the best social media star depends entirely on what you think Facebook is for. Do you log on to be challenged or comforted? Entertained or politicized? How much of what you read do you take seriously? One attribute that all three men share is they post a lot. They’re all followed by their own groupies. They all seem to take their role as public spokespeople to heart – some would say, for better or for worse.

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BEST FACEBOOKER / INSTAGRAMMER 1. Joseph McLean 2. Ari Dublion 3. Gee Welp I’ll argue for better – always, for all of them. Like Speakers Corner in Hyde Park in London, social media IMHO should be a melee of loudly spoken ideas, opinions, anecdotes, jokes and news. Social media is performative. It’s revealing. It’s the new newspaper. Functionally, social media should push us out of our intellectual bubbles, and into a broader, more authentic understanding of the interior lives of the people with whom we share our cities and neighbourhoods. All three Best Facebooker winners handily feed those ideals. So congratulations, Joseph, Ari and Gee. Please keep being fully yourselves - out there, online, where we can all gape at your audaciousness from the safety of our darkened basements. - Pieta Woolley

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Adriana Virtue is the founder of Poetry and Prose, a literacy focused craft night where everyone is welcome to share their own or borrowed poetry or prose. Find Adriana working at The Nook - Social Enterprise Cafe, jumping off rocks at a beach, or every second Tuesday 6 pm-8 pm at PRPL for Poetry and Prose, the next date is July 31!

gravity takes hold thrusts weight under itself it pulls Splash water unfolds engulfing silence, bubbles, tall screams locked in this element of earth now here I feel free

open up my eyes I’m sitting next to a stream sticks and stones surrounding rocks talk while water washing rushing sings of voice, breath, language ears pop called back by breath I’ll climb back up to the top every time to jump again

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BEST BEER / ALE CIDER / KOMBUCHA 1. Townsite: Suncoast 2. Raincoast Kombucha: Ferrytale Rose 3. Townsite Zunga

BEST COFFEE SCENE 1. River City 2. Base Camp 3. 32 Lakes

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poverished 21st century as pubs were to the swingin’ 20th. Walk into your favourite, and your peeps will cheer, “Norm!” (or whatever your name is.) The culture of

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Ingredients: 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped, two sprigs reserved for garnish 1/2 bunch parsley, roughly chopped 5 large mint leaves, roughly chopped 3 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 jalapeno, stem removed, roughly chopped 2/3 cup fresh squeezed lime juice 2/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice 1 pound fresh, raw salmon, chopped into 1/4-inch cubes 1/2 red onion, diced 1 red pepper, seeded and diced 1 cup cucumber, diced 1 semi-firm avocado, diced Kosher salt Tortilla chips or salted crackers

4454 Willingdon Ave, Powell River, BC tel 604 485 9803 / toll-free 1 877 709 7700 www.prhostel.ca • prhostel@gmail.com International hostel with fully equipped kitchen, private and dorm rooms, laundromat, internet and gorgeous ocean views. The friendliest place for the right price on the waterfront. Deutsch • Italiano • Français

Fall Fair Plan now to enter your

produce, baking, art & more ( Junior Classes & Adult Classes)

Watch for the prize book/entry form in the August issue of Powell River Living

Sept 15 & 16 noon – 5 pm prfarmers.ca

POWELL RIVER LIVING • july 2018 •

BEST FREE FOOD 1. Blackberries 2. Community Resource Centre 3. Assumption Soup Lunch

BEST FISH & CHIPS 1. Boardwalk 2. Skeeter Jack’s 3. Modern Peasant

Cake at Canada Day • Samples at Save On Foods • After-church snacks • Food Bank • Library events • Mom’s house • Oysters • Dumpster • United Church spaghetti dinner • Salvation Army • Chanterelles • Sycamore Commons • Nothing in life is free.

BEST KID-FRIENDLY 1. Moose n’ Eddie’s 2. River City Coffee 3. Magpie’s

BEST ICE CREAM 1. Putters 2. Sassy Macks 3. Bite Club

BEST DESSERT 1. Key Lime Pie – Costa Del Sol 2. Cheezecake bites - Just Soul Food 3. Cheesecake – Skeeter Jack’s

BEST OTHER SEAFOOD 1. Laughing Oyster buffet 2. Fish tacos at Costa del Sol 3. Sli City salmon burger

Best answers: Dungeness we caught

FOOD & DRINK CONT. BEST APPY

ourselves • I’m vegan • Okeover oysters • Sli City Poke bowl • Spot prawns off the boat

BEST BURGER 1. Mike’s meaty at Coastal Cookery 2. Classic at Strikers 3. Sli City elk / Moose n Eddie’s

BEST TAKE-OUT

1. Coastal: chicken bites 2. Shinglemill wings 3. Snickers calamari

1. Thaidal Zone 2. Vietnam Cuisine 3. Iguana’s / Costa del SoL

BEST PATIO 1. Seasider 2. Shinglemill 3. Costa del Sol

Staff notes: The votes are in and Powell River looooves our deep fried animal proteins! And what’s not to adore?

Closed Tuesdays

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GALLERY & STUDIO

Voted the Powell River area’s #2 best gallery!

Open daily 10 am - 6 pm in the Historic Lund Hotel

604 414-0474 debrabevaartcreations.com

First Nations Art, Jewelry and Gifts

Screamers, Slushies & Sundaes all summer!

Gas • Grocery • Home of the Sli City Grill • Eat in / Take out • Catering • 604-414-0269 • tlaaminstore@gmail.com • 5245 Hwy 101 North WE’VE GOT THE CHILLS! Chilled Beer, Chilled Wine & Chilled Coolers. Chill off in our

walk-in cooler

9 am to 11 pm daily • Corner of Duncan & Joyce • 604 485-9343

Great Pricing • Cold Beer • Huge Selection

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Serving up Sunshine with a View, paired with Spectacular Food and Beverages! Enjoy our A/C if it’s too hot outside!

604 483-3545 reservations@shinglemill.ca www.shinglemill.ca Proud Member of the PR Chamber of Commerce

BEST MEAL UNDER $10 1. A&W 2. River City Coffee 3. Bite Club

Best answers: Bacon • $5 Breakfast at QF • Grilling up a fresh salmon • Is that even possible?

BEST RESTAURANT FOR A QUIET CONVERSATION

WING WEDNESDAY If you like wings, there’s only one place to be Wednesday nights: The Shinglemill patio overlooking Powell Lake, with at least $6 in your pocket. That’s the price on a dozen of the region’s second best appetizer. Here are three crispy-skinned facts to make you drool: 1. On a super busy summer wing night, the chef makes 320 pounds of wings. 2. They are available with BBQ, Hot, Thai, Teriyaki, Honey Hot, Honey Garlic, Salt & Pepper, and Curry Pineapple. 3. They have been “the thing” for nearly a decade. And they go great with a cold mug of beer.

BEST SALAD 1. Coastal – backwoods greens 2. Fruits and Roots vegan Caesar 3. River City Salad

DON’T WRITE OFF THIRD PLACE: Tla’amin Convenience won third place for 1. Minato Sushi best burger - their elk patty - and third place for Best Seafood, for their salmon burger. And 2. Little Hut Curry clearly, they’re fabulous! Check them out at the food truck at Willingdon Beach this summer. 3. Royal Zayka / In some categories, the difference between first, second and third place is just a handful of River City COFFEE votes. So make sure you savour the full range of best-ofs.

BEST FOOD AT THE FARMER’S MARKET 1. Rania’s hummus 2. Cottage Creek 3. Just Soul Food

BEST BAKERY 1. Nancy’s BAKERY 2. Cottage Creek 3. Safeway

BEST SERVER

BEST BRUNCH

1. Mohinder at Little Hut Curry 2. Shauna at Costa Del Sol 3. Heidi at Coastal Cookery

1. Magpie’s 2. Julie’s / Edie Rae’s 3. Modern Peasant

BEST VEG FRIENDLY

BEST BUFFET 1. Royal Zayka / Laughing Oyster 2. Dragon House 3. Town Centre Hotel

1. Fruits & Roots 2. Royal Zayka 3. Little Hut Curry / River City Coffee

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RETAIL & SERVICE

BEST FINANCIAL INSTITUTION 1. First Credit Union 2. RBC 3. BMO

BEST BUTCHER 1. Chopping Block 2. Mitchell Bros. 3. Quality Foods

Best answers: Nabob Coffee Can • Bury it

BEST REALTOR

in the back yard.

BEST SPORTING / OUTDOORS STORE 1. PRO 2. Taws 3. Canadian Tire

BEST THING YOU’VE FOUND AT A GARAGE SALE $300 hockey stick for $2 • a 1950s typewriter • 1910 edition of Anna Karenina • A rusty anchor • Bagpipes • Dog coat hanger • Memories • Powell Riveropoly • Scarecrow • Snowshoes

ou say yacht sailing, I say garage ‘sailing.’ For some, Powell River is the town you pass on your way to Desolation Sound. For the rest of us, Powell River is a serious thrift destination - whether you’re early birding on Saturday mornings, or pawing through the racks at the stores. Why? Because sometimes, you score. For example, these toy bagpipes helped ignite a childhood passion for Jace Ellis, above.

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“My son has loved the bagpipes since he was two,” his father Matthew explained, noting these were found for $5 at a local garage sale. “He has marched with professional bagpipers in two Burns dinners using these pipes. He has had a ton of fun with that toy pipe set. “Santa got him a real chanter and practice information for Christmas, so maybe he can finally play for real. Time will tell.” Why garage sale? That’s why.

BEST PHARMACY 1. Shoppers 2. Safeway 3. Medicine Shoppe

1. Neil Frost 2. Carla McKamey 3. Don McLeod

BEST HOME FURNISHINGS 1. West Coast Furniture 2. Home Hardware at Mitchell Bros. 3. The Brick

BEST HARDWARE STORE

BEST GROCERIES – PRICE 1. Rona 1. Save on Foods 2. Quality Foods 3. Safeway

BEST PRODUCE 1. Farmers market 2. Save on Foods 3. Safeway

2. Valley 3. Canadian Tire

BEST GIFTS 1. Paperworks 2. Thick 3. Picked Collective at Ecossentials

Best answers: Ferry passes to get friends here • Hugs

We welcome feedback from our readers. Letters may be edited for length. Email isabelle@prliving.ca, or mail letters to PR Living, 7053E Glacier St, Powell River, BC V8A 5J7.

Outdoor yoga+ in Powell River this summer

MAILBAG Hey Powell River Living! I’m just curious... I was filling out your best of survey and there was a best men’s clothes, best women’s clothes, but no kids clothes! I’ve been making kids clothes here in Powell River since I arrived almost two years ago. My shop is Seaside Aenfae. I’m at the uptown winter market every week, am cohosting a #totsandtaps pop up event with Townsite Brewing on July 23, have plans for the summer market and also have something in the works to open a space in the Townsite market space! I make amazing, unique kids clothes

BEST GARDENING STORE 1. Mother Nature 2. Springtime Nursery 3. Canadian Tire

right here in Powell River. But there are many other great kids brands here. Destiny at Juniper Dragon has been making kids clothes here for three-ish years? Jacquiesews makes adorable garments as well. Pollen has a kids line. Red Creek up in Lund sends me into wild fits of envy every time I see their Instagram posts! And there are probably more... I humbly ask that you consider adding a kids clothing category. - With kind regards, Ren. Owner of www.seasideaenfae.ca

BEST YOGA 1. Coast 2. Nourish / T-fit 3. Elements Yoga

BEST GAS STATION 1. Chevron 2. Vanderkemp’s 3. Shell

Sunset Yoga at the Wharf at Westview

(by the ferry terminal) Wednesdays 7 to 8 pm July 4 to August 29 Hosted by the Recreation Complex Instructor: Keely Fandrick Drop in $5

Yoga at Willingdon Beach

Tuesdays Hatha noon to 1 pm Wednesdays Flow 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm July 3 to August 29 Hosted by Imperfect Yoga Instructor: Ali Moore Drop in & by donation

Fung Loy Kok Taoist Tai Chi

BEST LIQUOR STORE 1. Capone’s 2. BC Liquor Store 3. Duke’s

GATHER ‘ROUND: Clip this calendar and stick it on your fridge for a 200 percent better summer. Above, Sandra Tonn leads Qigong at Lindsay Park in Cranberry.

BEST MARIJUANA / VAPE SHOP 1. Grassroots Botanicals Wellness Collective 2. Westcoast / Smoke on the Water 3. WeeMed

Willingdon Beach Pavilion Saturdays, 10 am No drop-in fee. Everyone welcome.

Qigong

Tues: 10 to 11 am at Willingdon Beach Park (by the Rotary Pavillion) Tues: 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Lindsay Park Thurs: 10 to 11 am at D.A. Evans Park Sat: 10 to 11 am at Lindsay Park Hosted by Sandra Tonn $10 drop in

South of Town Yin Yoga

Kelly Creek Community Church Wednesdays at 5:45 pm Hosted by Heart as Home Yoga Instructor: Jessica Kay Leavens Pay what you like + drop in

Yoga at Rusty Gate Berry Farm

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm June 19 – August 28 Hosted by Nourish Yoga & Wellness Instructor Terri Cramb $12.50 drop in / 5 classes pass $50

Yoga at Coast Berry Farm

Friday July 27, 9:30 am Hosted by Coast Fitness Instructor: Stephanie Larkin By donation

Yoga on Savary Island

(At the Firehall Deck) Gentle Yoga Tues 9:30 - 10:30 am Yoga Exploration: Thurs 10 - 11 am July 10- August 23 Hosted by Mountain Yoga Instructor Leslie Young $10 drop-in

POWELL RIVER LIVING • july 2018 •

RETAIL & SERVICE BEST SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE 1. Sunsets / forests / nature 2. Church 3. Drugs of various kinds / Yoga

Best answers: Building a canoe • Sex on the beach •

Mushrooms at Diversity • Reiki • Finding dimes everywhere • Improv choir • Not going to church • Labyrinth at Sycamore Commons

BEST DENTIST

HAPPY SUMMER SOLSTICE: Locals from many faiths and no faith gathered at the Sycamore Commons labyrinth June 20 to celebrate the longest day. About half of Powell River checks the “Christian” box on the Census, and abut half does not. But many folks are adept at finding an alt spiritual centre here - from shinrinyoku (forest bathing) to psychadelics.

BEST HAIR GURU

1. Dr. Smillie 2. Dr. Varma

1. Holly Lowes at Afterglow 2. Stephanie Conte at NuEssence

3. Dr. Sinotte

3. Little Barber

Best answers: I’m bald • My girlfriend

BEST CONTRACTOR

1. Hospital Aux 2. MCC 3. Blue Skye / Swap & Shop

BEST WORKOUT

BEST MEN’S WEAR 1. Armitage 2. Anderson’s

1. Thick 2. Blonde Amazon / Enchanted Tree 3. Jo’Momma / Sue McPherson

BEST SECOND-HAND

1. Tempco 2. DJ’s Plumbing 3. Agius

BEST MASSAGE 1. Dan Keane 2. Don Shelton 3. Jamie Bryant

3. Mark’s

BEST WOMEN’S WEAR 1. The Knack 2. Fits to a T 3. Sublime

Best answers: Granny panties

BEST SPA

1. Coast 2. Avid 3. Elements / PR Crossfit

1. Beyond Bliss 2. Image 1 3. NuEssence

Open 7 days a week for breakfast

“Thank you to the community for your continued support.”

Come enjoy the view from our deck

with one of Powell River’s best brunches Mon-Fri, 7-11 am • Sat-Sun, 7-1 pm

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BEST CLOTHING DESIGNER

Powell River’s #1 Best Massage 4763 Joyce Ave • 604 485-4833

Also home to: Frankie’s Place Day Spa • The Furniture Gals The Old Courthouse Inn & Edie Rae’s Cafe 6243 Walnut Street, Townsite 604.483. EDIE (3343) • oldcourt@telus.net

Why is Paparazzi Pizza Powell River’s best? We use a West Coast focus

▪ Local, BC and Canadian souvenirs ▪ Native sterling silver jewellery ▪ Gift and home accents featuring BC wall art ▪ Roger’s chocolates, Canadian buffalo wallets, purses OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK and local artisan soaps

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Beyond the Road ADVENTURES

Friends or family visiting? Make a condiment bar complete with grilled veggies so your guests can compile their own fully-loaded smokies.

Book a trip with us and give them an experience they won’t forget! Sightseeing • Lunch & Dinner Cruises to Desolation Sound & Surrounding Areas • Special Occasions Custom Day Cruises • Multi-Day Excursions

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OUTDOORS

Rent Bikes! $30 / day includes helmet

Treat your visitors to their best day all summer!

Bike Inland Lake Bike The Trails Bike The Seawall Thanks for shopping at home! tawsonline.com

BEST PLACE TO ENJOY THE RAIN 1. In my house 2. In a cabin Up the Lake 3. In the forest

Best answers: Anywhere – we’re waterproof • Around a

campfire under a tarp with hot chocolate • Looking out the front window • My couch watching Netflix • My greenhouse • Jacuzzi • On TV while in Playa del Carmen • On my boat right before sunrise • Picking mushrooms in the fall • SCT cabins.

BEST CAMPGROUND 1. Haywire Bay 2. Inland lake 3. Shelter Point / Willingdon Beach

BEST ZUNGA 1. At the Rec Complex pool 2. Willingdon Trail at Second Beach

Horseshoe Lake • Prideaux Haven

BEST DIVING SPOT

Note: This category caused some confusion. Some thought of the best cliffs to dive off of; others thought of the best places to SCUBA dive. So, here ya go.

BEST CLIFFS TO DIVE OFF 1. Mowat Bay 2. Eagle River 3. Texada Quarry

Staff note : We are not condoning this. Dive at your own risk, not ‘cause PRL told you so.

BEST PLACES FOR SCUBA DIVING 1. Mermaid Cove at Saltery Bay 2. Diver’s Rock 3. The Hulks

Staff note: And now of course YOGN 82, thanks to the Artificial Reef Society of BC.

3. Mowat Bay

Best answers: Ssshhh it’s a secret • Far end of Haslam • 4597 Marine Avenue 604-485-2555

Head of Powell Lake • Laura Cove in Desolation Sound •

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THE BEST THING TO DO IN A GARDEN? TEA PARTY! On June 16, Boxwood Cottage hosted its first tea party. Tickets sold out and many more requests came in. Why? Well, Diana Wood’s exquisite Westview garden, which took first place in Best of Powell River, is clearly

a draw. With a degree in horticultre and 15 years running Boxwood, Diana has a solid understanding of the power of gardens to bring people together. “My vision is to let people from the outside world knows Powell River is a “Garden City” with friendly residents,” said Diana. Well done!

There’s no reason to be bored this summer with so many creative workshops happening at PRPL for teens! Here’s what’s planned for July, with more programs and a film camp to follow in August.

Teen Writing Camp

Go Graphic

Teen writers are invited to dive deeper into writing. Each day a different author will share their expertise on fiction, poetry and nonfiction. Registration is required.

This two-day graphic design workshop for teens will be led by Gary Shilling. This will be a low-tech, big idea experience you won’t want to miss. Registration is required.

Mon, July 9 – Fri, July 13 10am – 1:30pm

Wed, July 25 & Thurs, July 26 10:30am – 1:30pm

Don’t forget to enter the Teen Writing Contest before August 31.

PARK IT IN THE RIVER: Bobby Jean McLeod gives Rusko a scrub in the Powell River. The Black lab-shepherd-rottweiler cross (maybe with a bit of wolf) is, “not a big dog park dog,” said Bobby Jean.

BEST HUT ON THE SUNSHINE COAST TRAIL 1. Tin Hat 2. Walt Hill / Manzanita 3. Troubridge

BEST FISHING SPOT 1. It’s a secret 2. Coho Point 3. Grant’s Reef

BEST HIKE FOR A SWEAT 1. Scout Mountain 2. Tin Hat 3. Valentine Mountain

BEST MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAIL 1. Inland Lake 2. Duck Lake trails 3. Penticton Trails

BEST DOG PARK / AREA 1. Townsite 2. Westview 3. Seawall

Check prpl.ca for our full summer schedule for library patrons of all ages!

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BEST GARDEN 1. Diana Wood’s Boxwood Gardens 2. The Townsite Heritage Society’s Triangle Gardens 3. Sycamore Commons at St. David & St Paul Anglican Church

BEST BEACH FOR SWIMMING 1. Mahood’s 2. Mowat Bay 3. Donkersley

BEST PLACE TO RUN 1. Seawalk 2. Inland Lake 3. Willingdon Beach Trail

Best answers: For the bus • Home after work • To the brewery

BEST HIKE WITH KIDS 1. Valentine Mountain 2. Trinket Trail 3. Willingdon Beach Trail

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WHAT’S UP

Tla’amin Elder honoured

Friends, family and community members joined Mayor Dave Formosa and Chief Librarian Rebecca Burbank to honour qaʔaχstales (Dr. Elsie Paul) with the Raku Salmon art installation that hangs prominently in the new library. The inscription reads: “The Long Journey Home was created to honour qaʔaχstales, (Dr. Elsie Paul) an elder of the Tla’amin Nation, for her longstanding and generous contributions to events for the City of Powell River and surrounding community. Her tireless efforts to represent the Tla’amin Nation as an integral part of the greater community have been invaluable in establishing understanding and close ties with all the peoples of this area. Commissioned by The City of Powell River, it was presented to qaʔaχstales on March 4th, 2016.” Ed Oldfield, Raku artist, explained the inspiration that led to his work. “The Long Journey Home is a sculpture inspired by the life cycle, determination, and adaptability of wild Pacific Salmon. The sculpture depicts four species of salmon - Chinook, Coho, Chum, and Sockeye at various stages of life. The overall message is meant to be one of perseverance and harmony throughout life’s journey, two of the many admirable qualities exhibited by Elsie Paul.”

Local Louis Riel book awarded

Congratulations to local author David Doyle who was awarded the silver medal at the Independent Publishers Book “IPPY” Awards for his book Louis Riel: Let Justice Be Done. The award was given in the regional non-fiction category.

“It is my great honour to receive to receive the award, said David. “This is also important as it highlights Louis Riel and his role in history.” 2019 is the 150th anniversary of Louis Riel guiding Rupert’s Land and the North West Territories into the Canadian Confederation and fathering the province of Manitoba with Indigenous and democratic rights. The IPPY awards are an annual book awards contest conducted to honor the year’s best independently published titles from around the world.

Strides for Stroke

Changes to Texada schedule

Award nom for Twin Kennedys

BC Ferries has added extra sailings on the Powell River-Texada Island route for the summer. On Saturday and Sunday, the 9:35 am Powell River departure has been cancelled and replaced with departures at 8:35 am and 10:20 am. A new weekday Powell River departure, from Monday to Friday, will be added at 1:50 pm. The current 10:40 am Wednesday only sailing will depart ten minutes earlier at 10:20 am. Departures from Texada include an addition of a 1 pm sailing, Monday to Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the 8:45 am sailing has been removed for two new sailings at 7:50 am and 9:20 am. According to BC Ferries, the schedule changes add capacity on weekend mornings and weekday afternoons in response to increasing peak season demand between Powell River and Texada.

Teens rock BC’s Performing Arts

Three Powell River competitors shone in their respective categories at the BC Festival of Performing Arts last month. Alenor “Ally” Boyd, 16, won first place in the Intermediate Shakespeare category. Nicolas Colasanto, 14, earned honourable mention in classical guitar and Haley Spenst, 17, earned honourable mention in intermediate musical variety at the provincial festival held in Victoria.

The Powell River Stroke Recovery Branch held their annual Strides for Stroke walk last month. Approximately 30 people, including a couple of pipers, participated in the annual fundraiser. The walk up Crofton Street, along Joyce Avenue to Barnet Street was a major feat for some of their stroke survivors. The Stroke Recovery Club meets every Tuesday at 9:30 am at the Legion and starts up again in September. For more info, contact Sandy at 604 489-0024. Twin Kennedy, the country duo consisting of Carli and Julie Kennedy, have been nominated for “Roots Artist of the Year” for the 2018 Canadian Country Music Awards. The Kennedy twins who grew up in Powell River and now live on Vancouver Island released their first album, It’s a Love Thing, in 2015. The CCMA will take place in Hamilton, Ontario in September.

Pumpkin progress

If you picked up a package of pumpkin seeds in April, chances are pretty good that your little seedlings are growing bigger and bigger every single day. We know that there are probably lots of Dill’s Atlantic giant pumpkin’s growing throughout the Powell River region by now but did you know these seeds are capable of turning into pumpkins that can weigh over 1,000 pounds? There’s a competition at the Fall Fair this year to see who has the biggest pumpkin, so be sure to take good care of yours. If you have any questions, email Powell River Living’s professional horticulturalist Jonathan vanWiltenburg at jonathan_vw@yahoo.com, visit our Facebook page at facebook.com/greatpumpkinpowellriver or follow @powellriverliving on Instagram First Prize: $100 and bragging rights, second prize: $50, third prize: $25.

Did you know that Marine Avenue boasts well over 40 small businesses? Take a stroll along Powell River’s spectacular waterfront and shopping area . Coffee • Food • Art • Books • Gifts • Soap • Tea • Candy • Games • Go u rmet Treats Jewel lery • Outdoor Gea r • Cloth ing • Resta u ra nts • Cafes & Much Much More! P l ease Su p po rt L o ca l B us i n esses ! Follow Powell River Marine Stroll on Facebook

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Thanks for voting us #1 Best Pharmacy!

Come in and experience why your neighbours trust us with their lives: Most accessible pharmacy

Medication Reviews

We are open 364 days a year from 8 am to 10 pm daily (statutory holidays 10-6 pm).

Our HealthWatch Pharmacists can ensure that you are optimizing your health and prescription medications and will perform a free Medication Review.

Immunization specialists Regular vaccines are available for patients aged five years and older, as are travel vaccines, in our private counselling room.

New Syrian food kiosk

Charbel and Kinda Azrak, their parents and two young sons, Aboud and Charbel Jr, fled war-torn Aleppo to Jordan and, sponsored by two local churches, Westview Baptist Church and Evangel Pentecostal Church, arrived in Powell River in June, 2016. They began learning English through Immigrant Services and have settled down to a peaceful life in Powell River. In 1999 in Syria, Charbel, then 20 years old, decided to start his own business producing hummus and other traditional Syrian products. After three years, he and a partner-friend had created a large food factory, AL AZRAK Foods. However, ISIS took over in 2014 and they had to leave. After fleeing Syria and settling in Am-

Library celebrates one year

It’s a busy afternoon at the Library. The sound of milk being steamed and espresso being ground meets you as you come through the door. Families are checking out books at our self-service machines. People are reading newspapers and magazines in the comfy chairs of the lounge area near the big windows. Students and business owners using our work stations. Teens are playing board games. Grandparents reading to their little ones in the Anne Woznow Children’s Reading Room. Your library is a busy vibrant place. A year ago we moved into our new Crossroads Village location, and it’s been amazing to see how our community embraced it. It is used and loved by so many, and that’s exactly what library staff wanted to see. In the Powell River area, which is Saltery Bay to Lund, and Texada, 48 per cent of residents have a current library card. This is higher than the provincial norm of 37 per cent. The big beautiful space has provided lots of new opportunities to serve our

man, Jordan, they successfully applied to the United Nations Refugee Agency and came to Canada. Upon arriving in Canada, they shared their story and many people encouraged them to start their food production here. Charbel and Kinda have been preparing for one and a half years to open AL AZRAK Foods here. They produce four traditional Syrian dishes, Hummus, Labneh, Tabbouleh, and Mutabbal in the kitchen of the Westview Baptist Church. They sell their food at a kiosk in the Town Centre Mall where you can try free samples. It is also available at the Chopping Block, Ecossentials, Pacific Point Market, The Nutcracker Market and the Farmer’s Market where they have added Donair Sandwiches to the menu.

community. One of the ways we’ve grown in our new home is by offering a variety new programs and activities to library users of all ages. From new afterschool programs to a diverse selection of summer activities, we are trying to create a place to learn and be inspired. The 2018 Summer Reading Club is focused around the theme of Motion Commotion. Children of all ages will be invited to build imagine and create during various weekly programs including flip-book animation, hula hooping and tetrahedral kite building. The junior bookclub will be reading Wild Robot by Peter Brown, and the senior bookclub will be reading Pax by Sara Pennypacker. Teen programs are bigger than ever this summer. In July there is a low-tech, big ideas graphic design workshop with Gary Shilling, and a five-day writing workshop which will be led by five different writers. For more information about all our summer programming, including upinfo@carlamckamey.com coming author presentations for adults, visit our website at prpl.ca carlamckamey.com - By Megan Cole

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Home school

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School District 47’s Distributed Support Never “board”: PIE’s Family Retreat at Camp Imadene is a yearly optional three-day Learning Program has grown The PIE Program serves students from Kinderevent which includes swimming, boating, rock to Grade 12 and employs four teachers in exponentially since the school district garten Powell River and eight teachers on Vancouver Is- climbing, bmx riding, wide games, a spelling bee, a showcase and more. Above, PIE students launched it 15 years ago. land. The Partners in Education Program (PIE) allows for children to be educated, in part or whole, at sites outside of regular school campuses. The program is offered in Powell River and the Comox Valley and follows regular BC curriculum. “It’s the modern version of correspondence schools,” explained Don Fairbairn, SD47’s Director of Instruction. “Home schooling is a rapidly growing industry throughout BC and all across North America.”

The History of PIE Fifteen years ago, a group of parents asked the School Board if Administrators would design a home-schooling program. PIE was introduced in 2003. Jay Yule, Superintendent of Schools, designated one teacher to run the program that year. The following year, Don took over as the program’s administrator. “We had a total of 27 students from grades K to 12 in 2004,” said Don. “Today we have 133 students in Powell River and another 267 students in the Comox Valley and the rest of BC.”

Science Begins With Beekeeping One year a parent requested a beehive for their Kindergarten student. Don recalls being a little skeptical that a Kindergarten student would be capable of learning the science of bee keeping. After looking at the learning plan that had been developed, the funding was approved. The student’s work and experiences with bee keeping were reported via video including oral explanations of what was happening by the student. “It clearly demonstrated her knowledge and understanding of beekeeping,” he said. After that experience we have included many other one-off activities that parents have included in funding requests. Very seldom have we been let down, as parents certainly can come up with some really great ideas for practical learning experiences for their children.

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In Powell River, the program has one classroom at the Oceanview Learning Centre. Because some home schoolers have reduced opportunities to socialize with their peers, interaction days are regularly scheduled with PIE in both Powell River and the Comox Valley.

Circus Dreams Came True A request came from the parents of a grade 4 student - for juggling equipment to support his fitness and physical activities plan. That student has since graduated from PIE and is now studying in Montreal at the Ecole Nationale de Cirque School for circus performers. PIE staff are continuously impressed with how far their students can go in pursuing their passions with home schooling front and centre in the plan.

Why home school? Home schooling isn’t for everyone, but for some, it’s perfect. Some students struggle in the regular school system and home schooling can help build up their confidence. Many families love the flexibility the program offers and it is particularly attractive to students who are heavily involved in sports or arts. “We have had Canadian Chess Champions in our program and we had a (long time) student who took his grade 10 drama as well as the rest of his regular academic subjects while acting in a weekly YTV TV show, titled Mr. Young,” said Don. They’ve had competitive snowboarders, Canadian BMX national team members and even kids who are doing circus training go through the PIE program. Graduates of the program have gone on to become vets, nurses, teachers, engineers, writers and entrepreneurs. Some students are lifers with the program while others stay for a while and go back to the regular system.

work together to solve a problem on the Challenge Course. As you can see it takes lots of teamwork!

How the program works Teachers conduct a planning visit at the beginning of the year to set the direction. Report visits are conducted through the year to monitor progress and provide support. “They look at and assess the student’s work, discuss it and make recommendations.” At the beginning of each school year parents work with the teacher to develop an individualized student-learning plan based on grade-specific learning standards. Instruction paths are based more on “has the student met these goals,” and not necessarily on “has the student completed all the work.” “We try to include the daily-life activities of the family to help students meet goals. Our motto is ‘Where Life and Learning Meet,” said Don. Some funding is available for the student to purchase materials and/or services that support learning in the academic areas, for music lessons, group memberships, and/or educational excursions. PIE continues to grow steadily each and every year and it is anticipated that it will continue to grow for many years to come.

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JULY 27 TO 29 WEEKEND

July Texada Diversity Fest Writing Workshop Mapstone Fisher Queen Bluegrass & Beer

Much more is happening in July. Check out PRL’s full coverage of festivals and events on pages 25 to 35.

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The Westview Flying Club hosts this event, which include a jam session in the afternoon, fly-in, dinner and dance and a camp out on July 28.

July 13 to 15, come see dozens of competitors from all over the world compete for World and Canadian titles.

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Kathaumixw Powell River’s premiere, biannual performing arts event is July 3 to 7. Choirs this year are from Cuba, Taiwan, Poland, Slovak Republic, Australia, Uganda, Hong Kong, and all across Canada and the USA. Find concert and ticket info at www.kathaumixw.org.

Saturday, July 7, 8 PM Great Hall ($20 & $29)

Gala Closing Concert Guest Choir: Tainan Chamber Choir ~ (Republic of China) Taiwan Kathaumixw 2018 Children’s & SSA Youth Choir Shan-min Yu, conductor ~ (Republic of China) Taiwan Choir of the World at Kathaumixw Presentation of the Choir of the World Prize Kathaumixw 2018 Adult Choir Damijan Močnik, conductor ~ Slovenia Kathaumixw 2018 Thousand-Voice Choir

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Filberg Festival

September 23 Comox Valley Farm Cycle Tour

Lower Coast July 23 Sandcastle Competition Sechelt

July 29-30 Sea Cavalcade Gibsons

August 11-13 Festival of the Rolling Arts Sechelt

August 17-20 Festival of the Written Arts Sechelt Rockwood Centre

August 18-20 Power of Paint Sechelt

July 3 to 7

August 11-12

Kathaumixw

Texada Sandcastle Fest

Pender Harbour

July 4 to 8

August 12 - 17

July 7-9

Texada AeroSpace Camp

Powell River Pride Week

Pender Harbour Days

Hackett Park Craft Fair

July 8

August 17

July 7-8

August 25-27

Texada Annual Fly-in

Blackberry Fest Street Party

July 9

August 18

BC Bike Race

Texada Rock In Pride

Chamber Music Festival

July 13 to 15

August 18 & 19

October 6

Logger Sports

Arts Alive in the Park

Pender Harbour Fall Faire

October 13-15

Powell River region

Halfmoon Bay Country Fair

August 18-20

July 21 to 23

August 25

Texada Diversity Festival

Run the Rock

July 28 & 29

August 26-27

Texada Artists Studio Tour

Powell River Studio Tour

August 4 and 5

September 8

Texada Blues & Roots Fest

Texada Paint Out 2018

August 5

September 15 & 16

Edible Garden Tour

Powell River Fall Fair

Sunshine Coast Mushroom Festival

October TBA Halfmoon Bay Apple Festival

August 2018 Howe Sound Outrigger Race Gibsons Landing

August 19-20

Rogue Arts Festival Gibsons

September 8-10 Sunshine Coast Fibre Camp Langdale

September 16 Wood Expo 2017 Sechelt Seaside Centre

October TBA Gibsons Fall Faire

October 12-22 Sechelt Arts Festival

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Texada Artists Studio Tour Expect the unusual and you won’t be disappointed at the fourth biennial

Texada Artists Studio Tour July 28 and 29. Whether it’s “fool the eye”

paintings or jewellery made from electrical supplies, Texada artists do it all, and then some, in the full range of the visual art. Texada Island is a short 35-minute ferry ride from Westview Terminal. Listen to Coast FM 95.7 radio for a chance to win ferry passes to the tour. Admission is free. A total of 20 artists are exhibiting in 13 studios, open from 10 am to 4 pm. The tour is self-guided and studios may be visited in any order. Tour guide and more info can be found at texadaart.com. There you can also book seats on the free

studio tour bus which will meet you at the ferry or at the Boat Club marina in Van Anda. Participating artists work in mediums including photography, painting, printmaking, jewellery, beach glass, sculpture, chainsaw art, felted textiles, fibre arts, stained glass, windows and doors, soap, pottery, fused glass, cards, drawing and knitting. Texada may have an industrial face but it has an artistic heart, says tour director Sandy McCormick. “Come and meet these amazing artists who are passionate about what they do.” To the left, Ashley Rairie shows off some of her jewellery made from used electrical supplies. She’s exhibiting at her in-home studio.

Kathaumixw

Imagine a place where language poses no boundaries, a place where people of different cultures and countries come together to share the common language of song. That is Kathaumixw, coming to

Powell River July 3 to 7.

The International Choral Kathaumixw is a five-day biannual choral festival filled with concerts, common song singing, choral & vocal solo competi-

tions, conductor’s seminars and social events. The festival is a place where all can learn from each other and from world renowned choral personalities. For 2018’s event, choirs are coming from Uganda, Australia, Poland, Slovak Republic, Hong Kong, and across the US and Canada. To see a schedule, sign up to host singers, volunteer, or to buy tickets, go to www.kathaumixw.org.

Logger Sports

On July 13 to 15, the 23rd an- on the Canadian Logger Sports Circuit! A chainsaw carving competition is nual Powell River Logger Sports takes over Willingdon Beach and Loggers Memorial Bowl. This year, we will host contestants from all over the world, including New Zealand, Australia, the US, Germany, competitors throughout Canada and our locals. They are here to win 16 Canadian Championships and five World Championships - more titles than any other show

held at the same time, with an international roster of artists working in the gravel parking lot near the beach. If you’ve never seen BC’s heritage forest skills in action - axe throwing, chopping, springboard, pole climbing and much more - this is your chance. To find out more, click onto powellriverloggersports.com or see the free guide tucked inside this issue.

TEXADA ARTISTS STUDIO TOUR 2018

JULY 28 & 29 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

20 artists in 13 studios! This happens only once every two years. It’s worth the wait!

Register online at texadaart.com to ride the free studio tour bus. Listen to Coast FM 95.7 for a chance to win free ferry passes to the tour!

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Saturday, July 7

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Kathaumixw

Fly-In Fling

The Fisher Queen – A Deckhand’s Tale of the BC Coast

Tuesday, July 3

Dance at the Texada Legion, 4:30 pm.

Savary Island Farmer’s Market

Sunday, July 8

First Tuesday of the season. Happens each Tuesday.

July 4 to 7 Texada Aerospace Camp

Wednesday, July 4 Intro to the Self-Employment Program 9:30 til 4 pm, through Community Futures.

Thursday, July 5 Texada Museum

Summer hours begin: 10 am til 4 pm, Thursdays through Sundays.

Friday, July 6 Scott Cook in concert 6 pm, Cran Hall.

Razorvoice, The Gobekli Taco Factory, Con Man, VCR 8 pm McKinney’s, $15 door ($10 advance)

The Song of Inanna – Author Reading

7 pm, Library. Join Argentinian-Israeli author Liliana Kleiner for her presentation of an ancient Sumerian myth about the Sumerian mother goddess Inanna, accompanied by Kleiner’s own analysis and illustrative modern artwork.

July 6 to 8 Ride the Rock

Horse ride for Mental Health of Texada Island, from Blubber Bay to Anderson Bay. Organized by Equanimity Equine. Donations accepted through FCU.

July 7 and 21 Hot dogs for MS BIKE

11 am to 2 pm At Save-on-Foods. Come meet MS Bike team MS Derailleurs!!

Texada Annual Fly-In All Day Texada Airport

5th annual High Tea and Croquet

At The Vale. $10 admission (includes tea & snacks, and optional entry into the competition) Doors open 12 noon Tournament begins 1 pm

Monday, July 9 BC Bike Race

Friday, July 13 Schruers Cinema presents: Fight Club 9:30 pm, The Patricia

Wild Nights Summer Dance Parties with Jupiter Wildz

8 pm, McKinney’s, pay what you can

July 13 to 15 Logger Sports

Saturday, July 14 Sam Hurrie in concert

9 pm, $10. The legendary blues guitarist McKinney’s.

Tuesday, July 17 No Cover Series 3: Feed (Montreal) plus locals Cleft and Con Man 9 pm, McKinney’s. By donation.

Friday, July 20 Writing Workshop with Author Sylvia Taylor

2 pm Library. Join author Sylvia Taylor as she shares her humorous and emotional memoir about the perilous reality of the life on a fish boat.

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Bluegrass, BBQ and Beer

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July 21 to 23 Texada Diversity Festival

Wednesday, July 25 Willingdon Free Concert Series

6:30 Rotary Pavillion. Blues Busters.

Saturday, July 28 Westview Jammin Fly In

Jam from 3 til 5, dinner and dance afterwards.

Wild Woods Social Club Local world music ensemble 9 pm, McKinney’s. $10

July 28 & 29 Texada Artists Studio Tour

Sunday, July 29 Savary family-friendly triathlon

July 30 to August 5 Tribal Journey 2018: Tla’amin’s Cheechlem ChiChia and Hehewshin canoes paddling to Puyallup

7 pm, Library. Award-winning memoir writer and non-fiction author Sylvia Taylor will share her insights into the craft and business of writing.

August 4 & 5

Mapstone

Monday, August 6 (BC Day)

9 pm McKinneys

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Little Hikes

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Summer Reading Club: Motion Commotion kick-off

Hoop de Loop! Hula hoop workshop.

10 til noon, PRCYFSS. Take part in a neighbourhood walk appropriate for little feet, with games, activities and a snack included. Oceanview: 7105 Nootka St. July 9 to August 16.

Tuesdays

10 til noon, PRCYFSS. Bring your bike, trike, or just yourself and get ready to play! Indoor and outdoor activities will be available. Oceanview: 7105 Nootka St. July 9 to August 16.

10 til noon, PRCYFSS. Come ready for a different messy, art based activity each week! Bring a change of clothes with you! Oceanview: 7105 Nootka St. July 9 to August 16.

Sprouts

10:30-11:30 am at the CRC Community Garden All summer long (except August 28th). Child and parent gardening program hosted by Family Place.

Family Place drop-in 12:30-4:30 pm

Wednesdays

July 5

July 25

Tetrahedral Kites

Water Wars

Family Place drop-in

Fridays July 6 to August 3

Preschool Storytime

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12:30-4:30

10:30-11:00 am Library. Puppetry, rhymes, singalong songs and of course stories.

Fridays FUN in the Sun at Willingdon Beach

10:30-noon: July 20, 27 and August 3 and 10th: our annual summer time outdoor activity program. Hosted by Family Place.

Family Place drop-in

Little Bugs

10 til noon, PRCYFSS. Come join us for quiet story time, activity and snack with a different theme each week. Oceanview: 7105 Nootka St. July 9 to August 16.

Family Place drop-in 12:30-4:30 pm

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Saturdays Storytime at the Open Air Market

July 7-August 25, 11:00-11:30 am. hosted by the Library.

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July 25

Drop-in pool

3 pm at the Library. Performers bring classic tales & fables to life in an action-packed presentation full of ideas, excitement and fun. No registration. Just show up!

Trails

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10:30 to noon. All ages. Library. Register at prpl.ca.

Sports Day

2 til 4 pm at the pool

2 til 3 pm at the pool

Tuesdays July 10 to August 14 Jr. Bookclub: The Wild Robot

Flip Out with Rabideye: animation workshop

10:30 to noon, GR 1+. Library. Register at prpl.ca.

10:30 to noon, ages 8+, library. AGES 8+| With animation expert Giovanni Spezzacatena. Register at prpl.ca.

Wednesdays July 11 to August 15

August 4

Sr. Bookclub: Pax

2 til 4 pm at the pool

Free swim

10:30-noon, Grades 4 to 7. Library. Register at prpl.ca.

August 9

July 12

The Last Straw Egg Drop Challenge

10:30 to noon, all ages, Library. Register at prpl.ca.

July 13 Freezie Friday

2 til 3 pm at the pool

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August 10 Freezie Friday

2 til 3 pm at the pool

August 16 Summer Reading Club Finale and Medal Ceremony

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July 7

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Story Theatre Off the Shelf

10:30 to noon, ages 7-12, library. Register at prpl.ca.

Nutrition Focus

Free lunch at Family Place with nutritional information and recipe provided.

Little Mess Makers

10 til 1 pm at the Library - with percussive parade.

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Six local paddlers to rep Canada at the worlds

FOUR DAYS A WEEK FOR NINE MONTHS: Helen Robinson, Sue Hanson, Holly Peterson, Lynnette Mangan, Brenda Allan and Sue Milligan are on their way to the warmer waters of Tahiti for the World Outrigger Sprint Championships. he news that six Powell River women, average age

BY MICHAEL MATTHEWS

68 years, are planning a trip to Tahiti in July is unlikely to elicit much more response than ‘That’s nice for them’. The news that their preparations over the past nine months have included strenuous training sessions, paddling a canoe at speed for up to 15 kms four times a week, plus weekly weight training sessions might just raise a few more eyebrows! The women (Helen Robinson, Sue Hanson, Holly Peterson, Lynnette Mangan, Brenda Allan and Sue Milligan) are members of the Powell River Outrigger Canoe Society (PROCS), and they have been selected as a six-

person crew to represent Canada in the World Outrigger Sprint Championships in Tahiti in July. They will compete in 500m and 1000m races in the 60+ age group and, with two other paddlers from elsewhere in Canada replacing the two ‘youngsters’ in the boat, another two events in the 70+ age group. The group has received much appreciated support from the Rotary Club of Powell River and from Dentist Ash Varma, but bear the bulk of their expenses themselves. PROCS could make a good case for being the city’s

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most successful sports club. This small group of about 20 paddlers includes no fewer than eight who have represented Canada internationally in the past, and who have brought back to Powell River numerous medals (including Gold). Over the last three years the club has won multiple age-group national championships in both sprint and distance categories, although the club is not solely (or even primarily) about racing. Many of the paddlers rarely race, but simply enjoy being out on the water with a group of like-minded people, among the seals, sea-lions, orcas and humpbacks. Indeed, what is particularly inspirational about this group is that just a year ago they were an unexceptional group of active retirees. Two had been kindergarten teachers, two health care workers, one a librarian, and one a fishing boat skipper; none had a particularly strong sporting background (two of them had been paddling for less than a year), but they simply decided to become serious athletes and qualify to represent Canada in the World Championships. (As one commented: “My grandmother used to say ‘You’ll never do it any younger!’’’) Since then their lives have been taken over by the project, and they have found themselves paddling through the winter regardless of rain or snow, hence the heartfelt comment ‘I curse a lot more than I used to!’ The investment of time and effort has been considerable, but so have the rewards. All of the women spoke of the feelings of pride and accomplishment, the sense

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“Two had been kindergarten teachers, two health care workers, one a librarian, and one a fishing boat skipper; none had a particularly strong sporting background (two of them had been paddling for less than a year), but they simply decided to become serious athletes and qualify to represent Canada in the World Championships.” of teamwork, and the physical changes that the year has produced. They are also very aware of the example they are setting, not only to other women of their age, but to their daughters and granddaughters! So, if you have wondered about the identity of those strange people who have been coming come into your favourite coffee shop throughout the winter wearing neoprene and wet wool, shivering, but cheerfully exhausted – they are the outrigger paddlers, on their way to Tahiti. And if you happen to be enjoying a cool summer drink on the deck at the Shinglemill when they set out or return from another punishing training session, just call out ‘Good luck in Tahiti’!

Good vibrations BY ISABELLE SOUTHCOTT | isabelle@prliving.ca

When Cindy Babyn left Ottawa two years ago, crystal singing bowls, technology, paint brushes, oils, a deep love of landscape art and good vibrations filled her car. En route to her new life on Texada Island, she stopped along the way to take landscape photos to use at a later date as artistic reference material. “Being able to see the different geographies is so inspiring for painting,” Cindy told Powell River Living magazine. “I’d never painted BC, Alberta and Manitoba before.” Before putting down roots on Texada, she took a trip out west. “I knew I wanted to move to the West Coast,” she said. “I liked the vibe out here. It’s really beautiful.” She was looking for a place to move with her then unbuilt tiny house (which she designed by herself). “I visited Hornby, Gabriola, Salt Spring, Powell River, and Tofino. I had a friend on Texada who invited me to visit.

TEXADA ART STUDIOS TOUR What: Guests can travel between studios in their own vehicles, or can take advantage of the Free Studio Tour Bus to pick them up from the ferry and return them there after the tour. When: July 28 & 29 Where: 20 studios around the island Get the free guide: www.texadaart.com or can be picked up at That Place on Texada, just up hill from the ferry terminal.

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PAINTING & MUCH MORE: Cindy Babyn will also offer sound healing at the Diversity Fest July 20 to 23. I came, looked around for a week and decided to move here.”

As an artist

Cindy is a visual artist who interprets Canadian landscapes in oils or soft pastels. Her landscapes offer a Canadian feel with a contemporary atmosphere. She likes to paint places that she’s visited and takes photographs on location before transforming them into bold and colourful works. Though largely self-taught, she’s taken private master classes with her favourite artist Gordon Harrison,

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Cindy is one of 20 artists and groups to be featured in the Texada Art Studio Tour on July 28 and 29 from 10 am to 4 pm. Like other artists involved in the self-guided tour that takes you into different studios, Cindy will be on site at the Gallery on Dogwood where her work is on display to share her passion for art and answer questions.

As a musician

With a degree in music performance from the University of Toronto (she also studied at the Rotterdam Conservatory in Holland), she played in an international music ensemble for four years on many festival stages. She started going to crystal singing bowl nights in Ottawa and discovered a huge love for this type of music. “I was totally engaged and taken by the music but it wasn’t enough.” So she bought her own frosted quartz crystal singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, chimes and more. Before long she opened her home for private sound healing sessions and began playing live sound healing music for yoga classes, massage therapy sessions and group sonic journeys.

As a writer

Cindy’s diverse background also includes writing. She’s published two books; her favourite being a book of tips to help prepare young people for better living once they move out. At the time, her then almost-17-year-old niece was heading to university and Cindy, who’d moved many, many times, wanted to give her a manual or guide to prepare her for the big leap but she couldn’t find such a thing. Cindy wanted to tell her niece about her own experiences so she began to write. “Sixty pages later it felt like a book,” she said, so she kept going. Moving Out! A Young Adult’s Guide to Living on Your Own, is a guide full of practical advice. There’s everything from choosing the right roommate to financial tips, to provide the sort of guidance she didn’t have. Cindy’s 15-year career as federal public servant took her to many places as a young adult and she moved more than 20 times. She spent nine years at the Department of Canadian Heritage, funding arts festivals, performing arts series, cultural infrastructure projects and cultural exports. She spent the last six years working for the Department of Foreigh Affairs, International Trade and Development as a senior investment officer at the Invest in Canada Bureau and as a Trade Commissioner in the International Education Division attracting foreign students to Canada. By day she worked for the government and by night and on weekends she painted, wrote books and played music. By the time she was working 80 hours a week, she knew she had to change something. “I had two full time jobs,” she said. “I ended quitting the ensemble and stopped playing music completely for a while. It gave me the space and time to write my first book and I was able to go to Sound Healing events.” Cindy’s two sound healing albums can be found on iTunes and Spotify by looking

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Although there are many pros to living in a tiny house (hers is 28 feet long, 8.5 feet wide and 13 feet high) there are a few cons – one being limited space which makes it impossible to paint inside. So she does the initial artwork, sketching in her tiny house, before going to the greenhouse for colour applications. “I dreamed of owning a tiny house and I’m happy to say that I’m living the dream,” she said. Her house has a black-stained cedar exterior, white trimmed windows and French doors. It has a pine interior painted white with a storage staircase, floating staircase, two lofts, a bathroom and a sound healing room. Cindy’s art is on display at the Gallery on Dogwood in Gillies Bay. She’s at the Gallery on weekends to sell the works of the 10 artists featured there. Occasionally, she’ll do final artwork touch-ups at the Gallery.

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hen Powell Stores opened in November 1941, it was the talk of the town. Designed by prominent Canadian architect Charles B.K. Van Norman, who also designed the Park Royal Shopping Centre and the Burrard Building, Powell Stores replaced the Brooklon Block (which was demolished in 1941). The building was formerly home to the Sing Lee or China Block. The modern design of the new stores drew much attention. According to a story by Ann Nelson in the February 2015 issue of Powell River Living, old timers used to say the new mall looked like a spaceship had just set itself down in the middle of town! The April-May 1947 Powell River Company Digester carried a spread featuring the Powell Stores. Touted as “one of the most modern and best appointed stores in the province,” hourly wages for its 90-plus employees were among the highest in Canada. Powell Stores was a huge department store owned by the Powell River Company. Its carried the newest fashions in clothing, home furnishings and appliances, food, shoes, barbershops, beauty shops and a coffee shop all under one roof. For a while it even provided space for the local CIBC branch. Gloria Riley, now 87, remembers working at Powell Stores. Gloria, a founding member of the Townsite Heritage Society, was 16 years old when she was hired at Powell Stores in 1947. She left in 1952 when her first son was born. “I started in groceries and worked in the bakery and the meat department,” she remembered. Gordon Purvis was the manager at the time. “The pay was good, we were unionized which was unusual for kids my age getting into a union,” she said. Gloria worked with Freda “Freddie” Brodie, who is now 93. Freddie worked for an upscale meat department in Vancouver before moving to Powell River in 1950, where she’d summered as a child with her relatives. “I was experienced,” she told Powell River Living. “So they hired me.” Freddie remembers when meat wrappers came in style while she was working at Powell Stores and how she was sent to Vancouver and Seattle to learn how to wrap meat. “When I came back I taught it to the ones who were working with me including Gloria,” she said. Powell Stores “carried everything,” according to Gloria. Or so it seemed. “It was the main shopping place in Powell River.” But still, not everyone shopped there. “Some people said the prices were to high; a lot of people would go to Vancouver to shop.” The Powell River Company sold the Mill and the Townsite to MacMillan-Bloedel in 1955. MacBlo sold the company homes and Powell Stores was sold to The Hudson Bay Company. In 1961, The Bay moved to Shoppers Plaza in Westview. Former Riverside/Wildwood boy Peter Toigo purchased the building from the Hudson’s Bay Company and turned it into a mall according to House Histories and Heritage, Volume II, The Old Town, by Karen Southern. Many businesses came and went over the years including Overwaitea, Powell River Pharmacy and The

FIRST STORES TO OPEN IN JULY The Townsite Public Market has 10 tenants ready to open their doors this summer. There will be 16 in all plus artisan stalls but the rest won’t be ready until later. Tenants opening this summer include Townsite Fruit & Veg, Base Camp (their “Townsite Outpost”), Just Soul Food (vegan treats and desserts), The Fiddleback Shack (reimagined wood furniture and decor), eunoia fibre studio and gallery, The Owl & Bear (herbs and curiosities), Turadh (with artist Anna May Bennett), Kaleidoscope Coast Creations (vibrantly refinished furniture and hand painted terra cotta pots), Seaside Aenfae (handcrafted products for children), Hearth & Grain Heritage Breads, and K-lumet fire starters (made by persons with barriers to employment).

IT RISES AGAIN: The 1941 Powell River Stores building has been empty for years. Steve Brooks had a vision.

Avenue Shop. From 1995 to 2005, The Townsite Trading Post took over the space and then it became Coastal Liquidators from 2006 to 2008. There have been night clubs, a bingo hall, coffee shops, beauty parlours, clothing stores and more in that space. The 35,000 square foot building languished without heat and sustained water damage from frozen pipes before Vancouver software engineer Steve Brooks purchased it in 2011. Steve, who also owns the old Bank of Montreal Building, the Federal Building (home to Townsite Brewing) and Maple View Estates, fell in love with the Townsite when he began working on his retirement plan 15 years ago. After purchasing Maple View Estates (then Dogwood Apartments) and giving it an overhaul, he set his sights on the commercial core of the Townsite. He saw an opportunity in the old mall and envisioned an indoor market where artisans could work on site, a market where you could purchase fresh food and baking, handcrafted products and unique gifts. The Townsite Public Market will open in July. “We have a good mix here,” said Steve noting that there’s a social enterprise, artisans, a public market, entertainment, as well as office and tech space tenants. The climbing gym is set to open this fall and a joint ini-

tiative between the City, Vancouver Island University, Tla’amin Nation, Powell River Educational Services Society, the Regional District and the Townsite Market, is looking to set up an innovation and design centre with shared workspaces to support the growth of new economy jobs in Powell River. The project suffered several setbacks – the seismic upgrade and electrical work took more time than expected – but as Steve maintains he’s a software engineer, not a developer. He didn’t want to open until the building was full; he wants all his tenants to thrive and benefit from the synergy of a full building. The downstairs floor will house the public market. “A lot of the artisans will work on site. One of the intents is to become a tourism destination,” said Steve pushing against the heavy main doors of the building. “By the way, these are original,” he said holding them open. Inside, old has been incorporated with new. “We tried to use all the old savaged lumber and windows that we could,” he explained. In addition to storefronts, The Townsite Public Market also has display booths for smaller artisans. These display booths are about six foot high with shelves and can be locked when not in use. The front section drops down to form a table that the artist can pull a chair up to and create an instant stall. “Smaller artisans can rent these on a monthly basis,” said Steve.

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MAILBAG Dear Powell River Living, I’ve been reading with interest the articles in the April, May and June editions of Powell River Living regarding the mystery of a certain log building. Although I can’t shed any light on the history of the building pictured in the April edition, I can say with certainty that it is not Reuben Fidler’s log cabin as has been proposed. My grandfather, Reuben, arrived in Powell River in 1910 and lived in a tent which was not unusual at that time. Following that, he built a shack and resided on a site which was later to become the location of the #7 and #8 paper machines. In 1914 Reuben and his wife, Barbara, pre-empted 62.1 acres at the extreme end of “Old Westview Road” (Nootka Street). They immediately began construction of a log cabin for themselves and their two daughters, Barbara Jr. (Armour) and Blanch (Lidberg). Sons George and Ken were to be born later. The family lived in that log house from 1914 - 1921, during which time Reuben travelled to and from his position in the Mill Stores by horseback. Barbara and Blanch walked from their property (now partially occupied by Powell Heights Modular Home Park) to the new school house which opened in 1916 and was located on the north-west corner of Westview Road and Nootka Street. The family moved into the Townsite for the years of 1922-23 before returning to their acreage for another two years. In 1925 the Fidlers moved back to the Townsite and remained there until Reuben’s death in 1929. The log cabin was not to be occupied again by any Fidlers but it was rented out to the Lambert family in 1926 for a short time. Sometime in the 1940s the cabin burned down accidentally on the site where it was first built.

Some of us may remember a partially built log cabin that occupied the exact site of the original cabin and which remained in place until the 1970s. Contrary to popular belief, this was not the remains of the original Fidler homestead but was built by my brother, Glenn, with the help of some teen aged friends in the 1960s. The 62 acres remained in the family until its sale in the 1970s. Stories abound about “Fidler’s Field”, as it was a convenient gathering place for the younger generation in decades past. Many of the gatherings were after the sun had set but I will leave that to the reader’s imagination. At the entrance to Powell Heights Modular Home Park is a sign that states “Fiddler’s Field” and features an illustration of an elf playing a fiddle. Directly ahead of that sign at a distance of about 150 metres was the site of Reuben Fidler’s cabin, the first log cabin to be built in Westview. I’m grateful to be given the opportunity to clarify how “Fidler’s Field” actually got its name and categorically deny the existence of any elves in my family. I am also proud to say that descendants of Reuben and Barbara Fidler still reside in Powell River and I hope there continues to be that connection for generations to

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inda Bowyer grew up in Kelowna. After marrying Lou and starting her career in banking, the couple moved around to accommodate her various assignments with TD and CIBC, to Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary and Kelowna. They have two children, both of whom have started careers in the Lower Mainland after graduating from University. When they became empty nesters, Linda and Lou were able to consider options for getting out of the city. Linda gladly accepted the role as CEO of First Credit Union in February, and Lou, after decades in manufacturing and sales, has recently retired.

Why did you choose to move? Linda • After two decades as a senior executive in financial services, I felt I was ready to enter a new chapter in my career that would be more personally rewarding, a segment that would be marked by social impact. My role at First Credit Union is giving me that opportunity. When? Linda • My husband and I came to Powell River in the fall of 2017 during the interview process to check out what the community had to offer. We came back again in November to look for a place to live, and then after a month traveling in Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos, we moved here in February 2018. Where from? Linda • I spent the fall semester of 2017 teaching entrepreneurship at Okanagan College in Kelowna. I commuted there from our home on Nicola Lake near Merritt. I guess technically speaking, that is where we moved from. What surprised you about Powell River once you moved here? Linda • My mom and her husband lived in Sechelt for twenty years, and only

very recently moved from there to the Interior. During all those years of visiting them, we had never made the next leg of the journey to Powell River. We were surprised and delighted by the variety of outdoor activities so conveniently available: hiking, biking, kayaking, canoeing, & fishing. We also had no idea that there was so much to enjoy in the area of performing arts.

Where is your favourite place here? Linda • We have only just begun to explore! We have an eleven year old lab/ shepherd cross, Digby, who is kind of the centre of our universe these days. He is slowing down a bit, so we have found ourselves on the Willingdon Beach Trails, the Penticton Trails, and the Inland Lake Trail. They are all beautiful. We are looking forward to enjoying the more aggressive hikes that are part of the hut-to-hut system, as well as to exploring the neighbouring islands. Lastly, we have also enjoyed the Patricia Theatre, and Powell River Kings games. How did you first hear about Powell River? Linda • We had family living in Sechelt, so had heard about Powell River but really had no idea what it was like. You really have to spend some time here to appreciate all it has to offer. And one of the best things about it has been how friendly and welcoming the people are, and that aspect you have to experience to appreciate! What would make Powell River a nicer community? Linda • As travellers, Lou and I appreciate most the places that are hardest to get to. Powell River is like that. Although the ferries can be an irritant, they are part of what preserves the uniqueness of this community . What aspect of your previous com-

OVERSEAS: Lou and Linda Bow51yer on vacation before movng to Powell River. munity do you think would benefit Powell River? Linda • I was involved with the Kelowna Downtown Business Association many years ago, but it has only been in the last decade or so that the city has seen a revitalization of its downtown core. Here we love that we live in a neighbourhood where we can walk to restaurants and coffee shops. Maintaining/continuing to develop the character and vibrancy of the businesses on Marine Avenue is something we think would benefit Powell River. What challenges did you face in trying to make a life for yourself here? Linda • I wouldn’t say that we have faced any particular challenges as of yet. We have been here three months though and so far no family or friends have made the trip for a visit. Over time, if that trend continues, that may become a challenge for us. If you were mayor of Powell River what would you do? Linda • Continue to successfully connect

the amazing network of community organizations and volunteer groups that support Powell River’s residents in need.

What are Powell River’s best assets? Linda • The beautiful natural surroundings, the most amazing sunsets we have ever seen, great restaurants for a community of its size, exceptional community services (community centre, hospital, library etc), and most importantly the people ! Your greatest extravagance? Linda • Our greatest extravagance is travel. We have been fortunate enough to have visited many countries and experienced many cultures. Our type of travel tends towards the adventure category and therefore often includes such activities as hiking, biking, scuba diving, hot air ballooning, white water rafting, etc. Which talent or superpower would you most like to have? Lou • I know it’s a popular answer, but I would like the ability to fly. It would help overcome the ferry obstacle as well as lower the cost of international travel!

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n July 14, the Tribal Journey 2018 experience will begin for approximately 15 paddlers representing the Tla’amin Nation. The Cheechlem Chi-Chia family canoe will proudly raise their flag and paddle side by side with our neighboring Klahoose First Nation on a two-week journey to Puyallup, Washington. A feast combined with traditional drumming and singing will be held on the evening of July 13 to send them on a safe journey to return home to their loved ones. In preparation for the Tribal Journey our youth have been taking a series of deep-sea paddle training with Klahoose to learn how to flip a canoe just in case things were to happen on what can be an unforgiving ocean. Support boats will be monitoring the canoes for the duration of the journey while transporting extra paddlers to follow a rotation on different legs of the journey.

The paddlers begin the journey off our waterfront, and the first day challenges our crew for approximately six hours, consisting of 21 nautical miles on their way to Comox. This is a long paddle, but not quite as long as the 43 nautical miles originally anticipated to paddle our canoe if they had ventured through Sechelt. The canoes will then be trailered to Nanaimo where a contingent of 10 additional canoes will begin their journey. Next stop is Shell Beach. Every time a stop is made at a different nation our paddlers and crews are fed in exchange for a special gift that has been made by Tla’amin. This is the usual protocol during the journey with drumming and singing entertaining other nations. The Cheechlem Chi-Chia canoe family has been training for several months now and have held practises at Gibsons Beach and other places within our traditional territory. Tla’amin will host Tribal Journeys in 2021. An

TRIBAL JOURNEY 2018 What: So far, 94 canoes are registered for the annual First Nations gathering. It meets in Puyallup this year. Two canoes are from Tla’amin. In 2021, Tla’amin will host the gathering. When: July 13 to August 4. official announcement, witnessed by all other nations in Puyallup, will be delivered after our arrival on July 28. A fundraiser was held on Aboriginal Day to assist with related canoe journey expenses. Our Canoe family would like to thank everyone that came out and supported the 2018 Tribal Journey Fundraiser for our nation. For more information contact Cultural Coordinator Drew Blaney at drew.blaney@tn-bc.ca or Google Paddle to Puyallup.

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und musician Theo Angell released his fifth album this spring. It’s available at theoangell.bandcamp.com. “Feel free to download it,” said Theo. “I want people to hear and for it to be free!” On the site, Forced Exposure offered this review: “Theo Angell’s densely hermetic iconog-

er. Those experiences deepened my awareness of life, and this is definitely reflected in my new songs.” One of the album’s songs, “The Poets are Leaving” was inspired by the death of Leonard Cohen and global unrest. Devon and her band will be performing at this year’s Sunshine Music Festival. You can find out more about Devon and her music at www.devonhanley.ca Devon’s CDs are available at Rockit Music. raphy reflects an artist well-versed in mythology and the “other.” Theo’s singing voice is one of the most expressive and expansive in outsider folk today. Theo grew up in rural Oregon, was home-schooled along with his siblings by his minister father, which provided him little exposure to mainstream pop culture.”

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owell River born and raised Ryan C. Schmeister will be releasing his second full-length album, Tranquility, on July 7, his 20th birthday. Ryan has been playing guitar for eight years. Voice lessons with Megan Skidmore at the Powell River Academy of Music and music theory and production lessons with Tom Dowding of the Music Room helped Ryan along the way. Ryan released his first album in August of

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collection of three sweet stories that feel like springtime. Little Cloud will become a bedtime favourite as we follow an adventurous girl through her day with her friend Little Cloud. Mrs. Pea takes place in the garden and follows the sprouting, blossoming and abundance of Mrs. Pea with a delightful harvest at the end. You Pointing at Me is a story from the perspective of a storybook that is so proud to be a book and be enjoyed and shared by young readers. Great for educators and parents; this collection contains two full pages of ways to help support young children including things to count and find. There are field trip ideas for each story and a way engage older readers as well. Two companion books are also available: A Colouring Storybook with black and white illustrations allowing children to colour their own storybook and a Write and Colour Your Own Storybook with no only black and white illustrations but spaces for kids to write their

own stories in any language. The Storybook is targeted for toddlers and young children up to about seven years old. The companion books grow with your children and can be enjoyed by any age. A series of children’s songs will be released late summer 2018 and another collection of stories is being worked on for release by winter 2018. People can contact me at Witsend Wonders on Facebook or on my website www.witsendwonders.com or email witsendwonders@gmail.com I am available for readings during the summer and will be launching a Fall tour that will take me down the Sunshine Coast and over to Vancouver Island as well. Parents or educators interested in having me come to their community can contact me and I will do my best to incorporate their community into the tour. The book is for sale on Amazon and every weekend at the Farmers’ Market and Additional locations can be found on the website.

BUSINESS CONNECTIONS BY KIM MILLER| office@powellriverchamber.com A&W Canada will become the first burger chain in to add the plant-based Beyond Meat Burger to its menu. Starting July 9, the Powell River restaurant, which is owned by Nicki and Matt Lister, will be one of the 925 franchises across the country to offer the new veggie burger option. The 100 per cent plantbased burger patty is made from protein-rich pulse crops, like peas, and mung beans. Beets are also added. But vegans beware, although the Beyond Meat Burger patties are vegan-friendly, A&W says the buns they’ll be served on — at least initially — are not. Last month, A&W announced it will eliminate all plastic straws from its restaurants in Canada by January 2019 and replace them with biodegradable straws. The move will make A&W the first burger restaurant in Canada to eliminate plastic straws. According to A&W Canada, the move will prevent 82 million plastic straws from ending up in landfills every year. A&W is Canada’s second largest burger chain. Plans for a new marketplace are underway at the Powell River Town Centre Mall. An open house was held on June 27 to provide information to potential vendors and judging by the interest at that event, there is plenty. The space across from Wal-Mart and next to Suzanne’s is slated to be used for the new open concept market that will give small businesses and vendors interested in short and long-term space rental an opportunity to open their doors in a high traffic location. Kelly Bruce has launched a new security business, here in Powell River under the name of Castle Security. Kelly has taken on and is looking after the former clients of GIANT Security. You can reach Kelly locally at 604 489-3115 or cell 250 580-8178 or email 8178bsap@gmail.com. Having spent his childhood on the coast, Adam Langenmaier, the City of Powell River’s new Chief Financial Officer, has come a full circle. After being educated and beginning his accounting career in BC’s Interior, Langenmaier, who grew up in Courtenay, has returned to the coast. Langenmaier attended Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, where he earned his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a major in accounting. When Townsite Public Market opens its doors this summer there will be 10 businesses ready to serve you. Located in the old Powell Stores building on Ash Avenue, the market has been undergoing extensive renovations for a few years. A total of 16 vendors are expected in all with the remaining opening their doors over the course of the next year. Mariah Sheridan Runions sold Sheridan Dance Studio and is moving back to Fernie with her family. The dance academy, renamed Shoreline Dance Acad-

TOWNSITE MARKET ENTREPRENEURS: FRONT row from left: Jacob Bristow (Base Camp), Suzan Roos (Base Camp), Danielle Pearson, Diana Roxburgh (Eunoia), Wendy Drummond (Eunoia), Paula Ansell (Just Soul Food), Tracy Bean (PR Climbing Cooperative), Steve Brooks (Townsite Public Market), Tatiana Kostiak (The Fiddleback Shack), Barbarah Kisschowsky (K-Lumet). BACK row from left: Colin MacRae (Base Camp), Karen Skadsheim (Base Camp), Martin Williams (Townsite Fruit and Veg), Julie Froekjaer-Jensen (PR Creative Economy & Innovation Initiative), Luke Raftl (PR Climbing Cooperative), Brenda Elder (The Owl & Bear), Shaunalee Yates (Eunoia), Ren Jager (Seaside Aenfae), Anna May Bennett (Turadh), Lesley Wilson (Kaleidoscope Coast Creations), and Leni Goggins (K-Lumet). The market opens later this month. emy, is now owned by Chantelle Norris, who is also the artistic director. Most recently from Vancouver Island, Chantelle was Artistic Director of the Kirkwood Academy Pre-Professional Program. In 2016, Chantelle created ‘Nanaimo Contemporary Ballet’ to serve as a platform for emerging young ballet dancers to expand on their neo-classical knowledge and skills. Prior to that Chantelle was Ballet Director of “Expressions the Dance Gallery” in Strathmore, AB. There she began her CBTS with the Royal Academy of Dance under the guidance of Umran Sumen, former leading soloist with The National Ballet Company of Turkey. In 2006 she was awarded Associate of the Royal Academy of Dance, then continuing on to obtain her Associate Diploma of the Imperial Society of Teacher’s of Dancing under Lorraine Blake ( FISTD/Examiner). Chantelle had the privilege of travelling to Chichester, England in 2009 and 2011, to obtain direct mentorship from ISTD syllabi creators Lyn Richardson (ISTD Senior Examiner) and Teresa Theodoulou (Vice Chair of the ISTD Modern Committe). She has her Intermediate and Advanced 1 Cecchetti examinations and is working toward her As-

sociate in December 2018. Many of Chantelle’s students have gone on to dance full time with prestigious ballet schools such as the Royal Winnipeg Ballet and the National Ballet of Canada, and have received coveted top placements at international ballet competitions such as, the Youth American Grand Prix. Shoreline Dance Academy will be the beginning of Chantelle’s dance school entrepreneurship, and she is looking forward to forging the way for young artists in Powell River. Kelly Munday, owner of Squatter’s Creek Wines & Designs won a gold medal for her Cabernet Franc dessert wine at the 2018 Winemaker International Amateur Wine Competition. “I submitted a dessert wine that I made in December that was part of a wine club with six other people. It was a RJS Craft winemaking Cabernet Franc and I fortified the wine with brandy,” said Kelly. It was her first time making this type of wine and the first time entering this competition. She won in the other fortified category. The competition was held in Vermont in April. A total of 2,299 different wines were judged. This year’s competition was the largest wine competition of its kind in the world.

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1. Keep up with the watering. Remember to water deeply and in the morning. Always stick your finger in afterwards and see how far down the water penetrated.

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2. Winter garden alert! Things like beets, carrots, kale, endive, radicchio, rutabagas, purple sprouting broccoli, kohlrabi all can be sown now for winter harvest.

veryone has been asking how our giant pumpkin is growing. But honestly it is not going as well as planned. It all started earlier this spring with my zealously going around handing out my giant pumpkin seeds. Meanwhile my wife was doing the same. She had a spiel. “Have you picked up your seeds, yet? It is such a great thing to do with the kids. It just so happens I have got some right here.” It’s too bad we were not making any money on this, because we were good at hawking them. When it got down to the time to plant in mid April, I asked my wife if she noticed where the seeds stash had gone. I had thought that I had set aside a few packages for us somewhere special. It turns out they were all gone. We had given away 1,500 seeds and had neglected to save just three seeds for our family.

Long story short, I had to re-order even more seed. By the time I had the seeds ordered, delivered, and planted precious time was gone. My seeds were now a month behind and the chances of growing a monster pumpkin had withered like a hydrangea in 35-degree heat. Gardening, or more generally life, seems to be like this. No matter how hard you try or how excited you are, it never seems to go according to plan. And even though it happens so frequently (or at least in my life) it never ceases to be a challenge. Maybe it is a way of keeping us on our toes. Or maybe it is a way to keep us humble. Admitting mistakes or shortfalls is hard, but let’s all remember, we are all setting out to grow our own pumpkin of life, and in the end it may not be the fruit we expected, but at least we got something growing. Happy gardening.

3. Now is the time to prune back your Japanese maples if they need it. Also you can prune back your lilac, spirea, deutzia, choisia, mock orange and other summer flowering shrubs that are finished. Prune back you Lavender. 4. Stay up on the deadheading (removing spent blooms). You can deadhead your annuals, perennials, and shrubs to encourage more flowering and advantageous growth. 5. Don’t forget to feed all container plantings monthly. Water-soluble is an excellent option as you can water and feed at the same time. 6. If you’re feeling energetic, you can summer prune your fruit trees. 7. If you’re lucky you may have your first tomatoes ripening this month. Keep training and tying up the tomatoes continuously. They put out a lot this month, so feed generously and water regularly. 8. In the raspberry/ bramble patch remove the weak new raspberry cane. Focus growth on new stronger canes and tie them up. 9. Stop watering the garlic in preparation for harvest. As the garlic begins to die back remove from the soil and cure by letting them dry out. Store in cool dry dark place. 10. Watch for pests and disease. Be on the alert for powdery mildew, blackspot, tomato blight, aphids, carrot root fly, cabbage white moth, and onion maggot.

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Looking for a memorable meal? Trust the locals who voted in the Best of Powell River contest to direct you to the region’s most satisfying dishes.

So delicious 1. Apple pie shots at Capone’s

A blend of pure apple juice, ground cinnamon, and other spices with Ole Smokey Tennesse whiskey conjures up memories of warm apple pie on a cool summer evening and goes down just as easy. The 50mL shots are just $5.50 each at Capone’s.

2. Ribs on the patio at Seasider

Seasider was voted Powell River’s best patio, and now you can enjoy new Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauced Baby Back Ribs, served with house-made triple cooked fries and coleslaw for only $22.95! Visit during Happy Hour from 4-6 pm and enjoy our petite plates for $5.95 and selected drinks for $4.95.

3. Fish ’n’ Chips at the Boardwalk

There’s a reason the Boardwalk has won the Fish ’n’ Chips category three years in a row. Roy and Rayana take pride in serving the best salmon, lingcod and now sturgeon. It’s local and fresh and the batter doesn’t overwhelm the freshness. They’re light and crispy and as close to perfect as you’ll find.

4. Smoked Salmon Benny at Edie Rae’s

In-house cold-smoked salmon highlights Louie’s Benny with homestyle biscuit, organic grain-fed eggs, herbed cream cheese and hollandaise made fresh to order at Edie Rae’s Café in the Old Courthouse in Townsite.

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5. Healthy at Fruits & Roots

A lunch wrap at Fruits & Roots Juice Bar in the Town Centre Mall will leave you feeling satisfied, without the fast-food guilt. They specialize in superfood cold press juices and superfood smoothies but offer a variety of healthy alternative cuisine, including many vegan options.

6. Cod Burger at A&W

A&W again grabbed top spot for best meals under $10. To our minds, they solidified that with the arrival of the Cod Burger. Made with Pacific wild-caught cod, it far surpasses anything you may have come to expect from fast food seafood. Unfortunately, the company plans to have it on the menu only for a limited time. We hope the feedback makes it stay on the menu.

7. Salmon Burger at Sli City Grill

The grill at the Tla’amin Convenience Store (and now on the food truck) outperforms its small size, regularly pulling off culinary delights like this year’s winner, the salmon burger. It’s not hard to tell from this photo why this is such a popular dish. And if that’s not enough, the store regularly has smoked wild sockeye for you to take home. Both the candied and maple versions are delicious.

8. Pulled Pork at the Bite Club

All your concession favourites are ready to pick up in 10 minutes at the Bite Club in the Recreation Complex. We recommend the pulled pork sandwich.

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Choose to live here - or just live better here. Locals voted these shops and realtors among the best of the region. What’s in store for your summer?

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1. Paddleboard at Canadian Tire

7. Socks at Smoke on the Water

A paddleboard is a great way to explore the best of Powell River’s lakes and ocean. Canadian Tire has a selection of stand-up paddleboards for beginner or advanced paddlers.

Show your love for bud. Mad Toro and Leaf Republic socks from Smoke on the Water are one size fits all, starting at $9.95

2. Blue Heron at Paperworks

Bernie Mevs have established themselves as the signature woven footwear at Fits to a T. The upper fits like a glove and the memory foam foot bed makes even long hikes along our coastal trails feel like you’re walking on clouds.

Powell River has some ideal Blue Heron habitat, and they’re frequently seen on local beaches. Your home can have one, too, with the metal Regal blue heron garden statue from Paperworks. The finish is hand-painted, with lifelike poses.

3. Bird Bath at Mother Nature

Powell River’s #1 Garden Store has more than flowers and vegetable starts. For example, this Ceramic Bird Bath will make your garden beautiful as is. Imagine it with a pair of canaries or a varied thrush splashing about!

4. Savary paradise from Don McLeod

This stunning retreat on Savary Island has incredibly rare private south-facing waterfront. Beautifully landscaped, leaving towering firs including one with an eagle’s nest. This fully fenced, 0.56-acre level property features a 19 x 16 lot workshop with double carport, large woodshed with remote generator, vegetable gardens, fruit and nut trees, fish ponds, stone patio, greenhouse and a drilled well. It’s listed at just $588,000.

5. Acreage from Neil Frost

Powell River’s #1 realtor offers this extremely private 19.8 acres on Kennedy Road near Lang Bay. It’s all set up for horses, with a four-stall horse barn with a big shop, tack room, and more. The property is fences and cross-fenced, and also has a paddock and riding ring. A year-round creek runs through the property. There’s a gorgeous house of the humans, too, and even a hot tub. All within a short ride to sandy Palm Beach.

6. Ball cap from Townsite

Show your pride in Powell River’s favourite beer with swag, like these ball caps, from Townsite Brewing. Check out the selection of Townsite merchandise at the tasting room.

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8. Sandals at Fits to a T

9. Camelbak at Taws

Powell River is blessed with hundreds of kilometres of cycling trails. But long trips mean packing water. There’s no better way than a Camelbak. Taws Cycle and Sports has a selection from the world’s leader in hydration systems.

10. Bear Sculpture at Tug Guhm

Tug Guhm owner and sculptor Debra Bevaart is famous for her iconic stone seal head sculptures, but she also makes beautiful whales, sea lions and bears, as shown here. She is also an amazing curator, with her Lund gallery housing the works of many of the area’s best artists.

11. Onesie at Armitage

Stanfield’s has teamed up with Strong & Free to offer all those who love Canada an exclusive range of casual apparel. The onesie, available for men and women at Armitage Men’s Wear, is fun and functional, made of cosy cotton, and features a trap door on back with button closure, a full button front and tagless label. The Strong & Free logo is printed on the left chest and left sleeve.

12. Sweater from Pollen

The Pollen Sweater has become a mark of your Powell Riveriteness. And tourists are getting the picture. For the second year in a row, a Pollen Sweater was voted Powell River’s best souvenir. But we liked them before they were cool - when they were just super comfortable, warm, washable, easy-wearing sweaters. Here, Gina Wood of Lund Water Taxi models the V-neck style.

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his month it is going to be difficult to find a positive reflection for the card I’ve pulled. The Three of Swords is one of the most dreaded cards in the deck. On it we have a red heart pierced by three swords. The dark skies and clouds have rain pelting down and it gives a feeling of pain and despair. There is a sparseness to the image that creates a cold, hard feeling. The heart, with the swords running through it, represent heartache, pain and loneliness. Sometimes, in a reading, there is just no nice way to say things. The Three of Swords hits us where we are most vulnerable, in the heart, the home of our emotions and feelings. It is a shock to the system that takes our breath away. Quite literally leaving us feeling as though our hearts have been stabbed and the wind knocked out of us. I suppose I could put the card back and pull another one, a more upbeat one, after all what

possible good is a card like this? But wait a minute, does this card have a positive side ? When we are hit with something that blindsides us, it could be because we were distracted by other event in our lives and missed the signs. The Three of Swords reminds us to keep our eyes open and be aware of pitfalls. The swords, while piercing, are blue; blue is the colour of communication, intuition and emotional healing. If the Three of Swords appears in your reading remember that sometimes just talking about the difficulties in your life can lead to comfort and ease. The role of the rain in the card is equally important. It symbolizes a clearing of old energy and a reminder that brighter days are ahead. I wonder if the Three of Swords is less about a foreshadowing of bad times to come, and more a reminder of your own resilience and ability to bounce back.

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he well known line from Joni Mitchell’s Big Yellow Taxi song, “Don’t it always seem to go that you don’t know what you’ve got til its gone” bellowed out of my mouth at a Public Hearing in Duck Bay on August 22, 1995. The line was offered after delivering, what I thought, was a reasoned argument to try to persuade the Powell River Regional District (PRRD) not to pass a bylaw that would have allowed, the subdivision of the Heart of Savary (DL 1375) into 90 parcels, to create a gated community complete with airport, hangars for planes and soccer fields on tiny, over-subdivided Savary Island. The PRRD planning department claimed that the 90 parcel development proposed by the Bellingham owners would “help to protect the Island’s sensitive ecology.” In fact, if it had gone ahead as planned it would have destroyed exactly that. It all began with love. For me, like most who visit Savary, it was love at first sight. In 1994, I bought a little cabin on the island and imagined a wonderful holiday get away with lots of time to relax and enjoy the summer sun and cabin life. It was the incredible nature of the land itself, and the unwavering message that I heard from so many Islanders in the summer of 1995, that motivated me. The Islanders spoke of love for the Island and insisted “something should be done to save this land!” As a newcomer to Savary, I knew nothing about the land, or who owned it. Like many, I blissfully enjoyed walking the many trails, forests and beaches of the Heart of the Island. Eventually my curiosity won out, and I called the PRRD to find out what all the worry was about. One question led to another and eventually to the Public Hearing under the douglas-fir trees at Duck

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Bay on August 22, 1995. Ultimately the PRRD rescinded the bylaw in favour of developing an Official Community Plan for Savary. In the summer of 1996, a small group of dedicated Savary Islanders joined together to form the Savary Island Land Trust Society, and begin working in earnest to protect the Heart of Savary forever. Some said we were crazy and would

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LIZ WEBSTER never be successful. Many said it could never be done, the subdivision was inevitable. Thoughtfully or perhaps stubbornly, or a bit of both, we refused to believe these notions and carried on. In the beginning, we didn’t really know what we did have and it’s surprising to recall now, how dangerously close to destruction it all came. Learning what we did have involved working with biologists, ecologists, geologists, and university, independent and government researchers to discover and learn about the Heart of Savary. The results were staggering; the parcel contained rare sand ecosystems, endangered plants and plant communities, intact archaeological sites, the largest ground water recharge area on the Island, old growth western red cedar and some of the last old growth douglas fir in the region. All of this was conducted with the looming threat of subdivision, as the developers had by now proposed a second subdivision plan. This one 36 lots. The more we learned the more the line in the song rang true and how dangerously close we came to losing it, all further inspired the goal. There were many

setbacks, challenges and some successes over the many years. After several years of collecting research and sharing it with government agencies within the subdivision process, a subdivision was approved in 2001, with 20 stringent conditions. Then in 2002, one of the developers sold his 50% undivided interest in the land to The Nature Trust of BC and we were half way to reaching our goal! Over the next 16 years the Nature Trust continued to try to acquire the remaining interest in the land. Eventually, the PRRD recognized the evidence and designated DL 1375 as a Heritage Conservation Area, making it the first in the region and subject to development permits. Finally knowing what we had was making a difference. In the end, the significance of the land itself, and the hard work and generosity of a group of Islanders is what saved the Heart of Savary. Two years ago, the Friends of Savary Island, a group of volunteers who led the negotiations to acquire the land began negotiations with the owner. Finally, in December 2017, a purchase agreement was signed and SILT worked together with the Friends of Savary, to raise the $4 million needed to buy the land and establish an endowment fund for the management of the land for The Nature Trust of BC. Today the 350 acres in the centre of Savary is owned by the Nature Trust of BC. P.S. Powell River Region is big on recreation but short on conservation. There are many cherished places in the region, Stillwater Bluffs, Brew Bay, Wildwood Bluffs and the old golf course in Townsite, just to name a few. Many are under threat of development, yet little conservation research exits in the region and virtually no funds are available for parks and greenspace.

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