Business Connections
By Kim Miller
Dr Ted Johnson has returned to his hometown of Powell River to open Powell River Chiropractic. The new practice is open three days a week, sharing space with Dr Jack Richardson. During his 17 years as a chiropractor, Ted has adopted a holistic, wellness and corrective style of practice, encouraging regular adjustment so the body, through a finely tuned nervous system, can keep itself healthy. He's married to Henrietta, who grew up in Lund. Both graduated from Max Cameron. They have four daughters and the whole family is excited to enjoy the recreational opportunities in Powell River. Henrietta has courageously offered to become the chiropractic assistant for Powell River Chiropractic. Together with other partners, the Johnsons own several properties in Grande Prairie, Alberta and have started their Powell River real estate experience by purchasing the Pebble Beach Apartments. Call 604 485-7907 or visit powellriverchiro.com.
Katya Buck has also returned to Powell River and is working as an articling student with Ian Fleming of the law firm Giroday & Fleming. Katya grew up in Powell River, graduated from Simon Fraser University with a Bachelor of Arts in psychology. She received a Master's degree in social work from Texas State University and worked as a social worker for four years. Katya received a Juris Doctor in law from St. Mary's University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas in 2007 and worked as an attorney in San Antonio for two years before marrying lifelong Powell River resident David Gustafson and moving back to Powell River.
Malaspina Soap Factory is expanding into a new retail location at 6818 Alberni Street, next to Anderson's Mens Wear. Lindalu Forseth, who has been operating out of her home and a kiosk at the Town Centre Mall, says the new location will allow her to combine her manufacturing and retail operations in one convenient location. Malaspina Soap Factory will open September 15 and is planning a grand opening for October. Visit www.malaspinasoapfactory.ca, email lindalu@malaspinasoapfactory.ca, or call 604 485-2281.
Kathryn Fentiman, of the Self-Realization Mediation Healing Centre, is now offering healing to animals at the Vitality Health and Wellness Clinic on Tuesdays. Healing helps to boost the animal's own healing mechanism and treats all conditions such as illness, disease and behavioural problems. Home visits can also be arranged. For more information, or to book an appointment, please contact the Self-Realization Meditation Healing Centre at 604 740-0898.
Texada Quarrying Limited welcomes new general manager Shawn Holloway. Shawn moved to Powell River with his family in July. He'd previously worked as an operations manager for Lafarge for the East Greater Toronto area. "I managed sand and gravel and limestone operations," Shawn told Powell River Living. Lafarge's Texada quarry has 60 hourly employees and 14 salaried staff. "One hundred per cent of our material is shipped via water, our customers are predominantly cement customers, but we also sell chemical stone and aggregates to local customers," said Holloway.
Three major grocery stores on the Sunshine Coast have just placed their first orders for gluten-free frozen cookie dough with Black Tie Pastries. Claytons in Sechelt, and the IGA stores in Wilson Creek and Gibsons have ordered the dough, says Black Tie owner Maxine Gasparovic. More and more people are looking for gluten-free foods.
The Club Bon Accueil (French Club) is organizing their first annual Salmon Festival to be held on October 2nd. They invite everyone to come and celebrate salmon. On October 16, the Pacific Salmon Foundation will hold its annual gala dinner and auction at Dwight Hall. Proceeds from this event go toward salmon conservation and restoration. Check their ads in this issue for details.
Keep an eye out for nomination forms to recognize your favourite businesses in a variety of categories at the 16th annual Horizon Business Awards, to be held November 6, at Dwight Hall. This is where businesses are recognized for their outstanding service, products and going above and beyond for YOU the customer.
Do you have any changes within your business you want Powell River to know about? New managers, new owners or are you moving locations? Starting a new business? Call the Chamber office at 604 485-4051 and I will get your info into the next issue of Powell River Living. Also, we like to get email addresses from anyone who is interested in receiving monthly updates and community event invites. Send me your email address and I will put you on the list.
Keep an eye out for nomination forms for the upcoming Horizon Business Awards.
