Our Powell River summer
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an you believe the amazing weather we’ve been having this summer? Sunny, hot and dry! While it’s great for beachgoers, the hot weather has dried out the woods, so be ultra careful if you’re camping or hiking so as not to set anything on fire. As much as I love the heat, I know that some folks, particularly seniors, find it unbearable and spend many hours in air-conditioned buildings. My dog, Hunter Pumpkin, thinks the best spot in the house is lying on my bed with the fan blowing gently across his fur. That is, when he isn’t swimming in the lake or ocean. Summer is a time to spend with family, friends and be lazy if you can. If you can’t be lazy, then maybe you’ve opened up your home to an international student, as I have. Powell River has several groups of international students here this summer from China and Mexico. We have two teenage boys from the Sino Bright School in China who are part of School District 47’s program (their classmate, Mongolia’s Long Wu, 17, is on the cover; there’s a story about the students on Pages 10 and 11). The students participated in the Sea Fair parade, saw the fireworks and many are going to the RCMP musical ride! But before you get to that story, there’s another totally cool story you’ll want to check out about Powell River’s marble lady on Page 6 and 7. Susie Chamberlain hasn’t lost her marbles, in fact this dynamic hairdresser has more marbles than most of us will ever have — some 20,000.
For many of us, summer wouldn’t be summer without a glass of old-fashioned lemonade or a cold beer or a grown-up summer drink. The team at Powell River Living has put together a summer sampler on Page 9 that gives readers a roundup of what’s available locally. Powell River is a mecca for rock climbing and climbers come here from all over to challenge the terrain. On Page 12, Christie Dionne tells journalist Pieta Woolley a little about the climbing culture in Powell River. North America’s fastest growing racquet sport is now being played in Powell River. While the name ‘pickleball’ may sound odd, no cucumbers are injured in this hybrid between table tennis, badminton and tennis, as you’ll discover in our story on Page 13. A coming-of-age celebration is special in any culture — but some celebrate it with a little more flair than others. We had a chance to peek in at a local Quinceanera. On Pages 16 and 17, learn about the traditional Latina 15th birthday ceremony for young women. Our monthly ‘I made the move’ column, on Page 24, opens the real estate section this month. If you’re visiting Powell River be sure to learn why it is a good time to buy here — and live here — now. And finally, Sean Percy’s roundup of ‘Seven things to do on the Salish Sea,’ will give you some fun ideas of what to do this summer! Enjoy the rest of your summer. Thanks for reading,
Isabelle Southcott, Publisher • isabelle@prliving.ca
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