In This Issue
Ready. Set. September!
It's September and you know what that means. Back to school, back to routines, time to hit the gym, sign up for courses and prepare for cooler weather.
Many of those who live in our midst have been doing ordinary and not so ordinary things this summer. Take local physician Sneeta Takhar for example. Here's a woman who couldn't do much more than dog paddle five years ago but in August she challenged herself at the Ultraman Canada--a three-day, 512.6 kilometre ultra endurance event consisting of swimming, biking and running. Read Paul Galinski's inspirational story about Sneeta on page seven and see why she is a shining example of how it's possible to learn new skills and reach the stars if you're determined, committed and relentless.
At this time of year, people are thinking about the fall harvest. Be sure to mark the September 25 and 26 on your calendars for the Fall Fair and horse show. This is our community's opportunity to showcase agriculture efforts and for those learning or thinking about agriculture to connect with the farmers and producers.
Local horticulturist Jonathan van Wiltenburg talks about seed saving this month in his column, Time to plant. His advice is timely and informative.
We invite you to attend a community potluck on Friday, September 17 at the Carlson Community Club. The price of admission is a dish with local ingredients or something you've made! Everyone is invited to this informal get together to celebrate local food.
Back to school means a change in routine which can be disruptive for some. Three moms who balance their professional careers at The Jean Pike Centre for Children have drawn on their own expertise to write an article to help parents help their children from becoming too overwhelmed.
Writer, editor and mother of two small children Tracey Ellis shares her insights on Motherhood Take Two with readers of Powell River Living. Her moments of truth will strike a chord with everyone who has had children!
In keeping with the family theme is a story about the father-son ministry team of Ken and Mark Lamden. The pair talk about the work they've done and the programs they have in place to help the youth of this community.
As always, I've enjoyed working on the latest issue of Powell River Living. I hope you enjoy our efforts.
Thanks for reading.
Isabelle Southcott, Publisher ยท isabelle@prliving.ca
