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more money on creating bigger, more luxurious houses, some like Kate have decided that good things come in small packages. Electricity and all the heating for this little house costs around $35 a month. Kate and her big dog Moon live comfortably and simply and have for the last two years, leaving a smaller footprint on the planet. Kate has decided to move closer to her family and will soon be putting the house on the market. “I know someone will come along who has dreamed of living the tiny house lifestyle, who shares my philosophy and will love this house as much as I have loved it.” Max Cameron Theatre Family SerieS present live on Stage mosey bags are made from 100% rehabilitated plastic bottles and love. At Nightfall The story of Auguste, a village shoemaker and his adventures. The story uniquely combines live action theatre, enchanting music and awe-inspiring dance. You’re invited into a mystical fantasy that will thrill and dazzle the imagination. Thursday, May 5 at 7:30 pm TickeTs • Academy of Music Box Office... call 604 485-9633 to buy then pick up at the show. Also available at Breakwater Books. Day of performance tickets at the door. Adults $16 • seniors/students $12 • Age 5 & under $2 www.MaxCameronTheatre.ca 4271 Marine Avenue 604 485-4820 100% natural Better for you, better for the Earth. We’re now using high-quality latex foam for cushions in our upholstery shop. Made from renewable forests, it’s a better, longer-lasting product, and it’s better for the planet. It’s hypoallergenic and comes with a 25-year warranty to boot! Alan McCallum, upholsterer 604-414-0441 Upholstery shop located at Moving, Storage & Restorations Powell River’s Friendly Movers 7339 Duncan Street E-mail: tms1@shaw.ca Coming up! 4th Annual Trash Bash Coming up Saturday, April 30 at Willingdon Beach. Last year more than 218 people gathered a total of 17 tonnes of illegally dumped garbage from around the community. Reports of ‘dump sites’ have already started to pile up so more volunteers are needed. Registration begins at 9:30 am. Garbage bags and maps will be handed out. If you come without a vehicle, we will try to organize ride sharing. Register by sending your info to trashbash@powellriverrd.bc.ca. Local youth groups can win cash donations in this event. All participants get lunch and will be entered into a prize draw. Last year Brooks School’s woodworking class built signs which were creatively painted by the art class with different messages encouraging people to enjoy the pristine outdoors and to discourage illegal trash dumping. These signs were planted in locations that had been cleaned up. To report sites, include as much information as possible and send it to trashbash@powellriverrd.bc.ca or call 604 483-3231. We strive to be your conscious one stop local shop JUSTPLAY ECO TOYS NEW! Mobile Kids Art Classes & Theme Parties just-play.ca sunshineorganics.ca pebpond.ca ecossentials.ca Your local ECO crusader! 4726 Marine Ave 604 485-7000 10 • www.PRLiving.ca
From bicycles to buses Mayor walks the walk By Isabelle Southcott It’s all the little pieces that when added up amount to something. The guy who rides his bike to work instead of driving. The child who uses a water bottle instead of taking a tetra pack of juice to school every day. The lady in your office who brings her sandwich in a container instead of a baggie. The employee who makes sure machines that are not in use are turned off and who turns waste paper into scrap paper. SETTING THE PACE: Mayor Stewart Alsgard rides the bus to work every day. Where he doesn’t bus, he walks. How much can I afford, and what will it cost me? Spring is in the air, and with that fresh start comes the desire to build your own nest. Whether you are looking at your first home, or a place to retire in, buying a house is a big deal. One of the very best things you can do to make the process easier is to get pre-approved for a mortgage first. Why you ask? For several very important reasons: • You’ll know exactly how much you can reasonably afford to borrow, and how much your payments will be. • You’ll be able to negotiate with confidence and be taken seriously by the seller and their agents. • You’ll understand the closing costs, legal fees, and other expenses that go with buying a home. • You’ll be able to lock in the best interest rate for a specific amount of time, knowing that if rates go down, you will automatically get the lower rate for the term you selected. • Getting pre-approved doesn’t cost anything and it can save you valuable time in your negotiating process. A mobile Mortgage Specialist is your best resource to guide you through your entire purchase. They can look at your situation from every angle and help you choose the best mortgage for your financial situation and goals. Rachelle Ford, the RBC mobile Mortgage Specialist for Powell River has more than 8 years experience in Powell River’s market. If you’re looking for expert advice to help you make informed mortgage decisions, contact Rachelle today. Mayor Stewart Alsgard knows only too well how all the dots connect in business, government and the community. That is why, back in 2007, he initiated the Sustainability Charter. “There was a lot of enthusiasm for it,” says Alsgard. “The vision of the charter was to recognize the fragility of the earth, expand on the idea of sustainability and set the stage for action. “ The charter demonstrates an ongoing commitment to sustainability. “Every time someone introduces something we refer to the principles established under the sustainability charter so we can protect the community today and in the future,” says Alsgard. Personally That’s all well and good but that’s work and politics. What about on a personal level? What does the mayor do to reduce his own carbon footprint? To begin with, the mayor rarely drives. He takes the bus to work and, whenever he can, he walks to appointments. “I do not own a car,” Alsgard confirms. “I got rid of my van after I retired from being a Coroner. I believe I benefit from not being dependent on a car.” By looking at the trim figure that can be seen hoofing it around town, I would have to agree. Hmmmm. I wonder how many other mayors can say that? Biker Boy Like many of us, Alsgard got his first wheels when he was a child. Back in those days it was his main form of transportation. His dependence on a bicycle continued throughout his adult years. “I still have my little 5-speed Peugeot that I bought in Victoria in 1974 and carted around the country.” When Alsgard was in the Navy he would ride his bike to work at the Naval dockyard in Esquimalt and then change into his uniform to do his job. At the end of the day, he would bike back home to James Bay. “Then I took my bike to Kingston, Ontario, packed in a box. We’d ride across to Wolfe Island and on weekends we would Tel: 604 483-4878 Fax: 604 483-4838 Cell: 604 414-5189 Rachelle Ford@rbc.com Powell River Living • april 2011 • 11
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