Members
Mark A. Huddleston
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health at East Tennessee State University in 1979. During his professional life he has worked as an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Designer and Consultant, Environmental Health Specialist, Composting and Recycling Specialist, and Research Analyst in both the private and public sectors. Specializing in solid and liquid waste management and resource recovery throughout his career, he has provided technical and planning assistance to communities, businesses, and legislatures to develop alternatives to land filling and incineration of “waste”. He was also certified and licensed as a Massage Therapist from the Inland Massage Institute of Spokane, WA in 1992. After moving to Canada in 2009 he worked as an environmental Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health and in 2018 retired.
Mark earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Health at East Tennessee State University in 1979. During his professional life he has worked as an Onsite Wastewater Treatment System Designer and Consultant, Environmental Health Specialist, Composting and Recycling Specialist, and Research Analyst in both the private and public sectors. Specializing in solid and liquid waste management and resource recovery throughout his career, he has provided technical and planning assistance to communities, businesses, and legislatures to develop alternatives to land filling and incineration of “waste”. He was also certified and licensed as a Massage Therapist from the Inland Massage Institute of Spokane, WA in 1992. After moving to Canada in 2009 he worked as an environmental Health Officer for Vancouver Coastal Health and in 2018 retired.
Jacqueline S. Huddleston
Born and raised in France, Jacqueline has been a chef for over 30 years. In 1990 she left the restaurant business to become a nurse and 4 years later earned her BS in Nursing from Regents College, Albany, NY. After working as an RN for ten years she returned to cooking, this time in Key West, FL onboard a research vessel. While living at sea she obtained a 100-ton US coast guard captain’s license. After moving to Powell River in 2009 she pursued her dream of becoming a farmer. In the neighbourhood of Wildwood with a Class-D meat license she operated a small farm, selling rabbit meat and teaching workshops. Her current interests and skills include small animal husbandry, rabbit and duck cookery, gardening, making sauerkrauts and other fermented products.
Together as founding members of Hearthstone Village, Mark and Jacqueline have enjoyed participating in the development of the co-op. Now with land purchased both look forward to continued collaboration in the next phases of this wonderful adventure, creating a socially rich and interconnected community, living sustainably, supporting and caring for each other.
Born and raised in France, Jacqueline has been a chef for over 30 years. In 1990 she left the restaurant business to become a nurse and 4 years later earned her BS in Nursing from Regents College, Albany, NY. After working as an RN for ten years she returned to cooking, this time in Key West, FL onboard a research vessel. While living at sea she obtained a 100-ton US coast guard captain’s license. After moving to Powell River in 2009 she pursued her dream of becoming a farmer. In the neighbourhood of Wildwood with a Class-D meat license she operated a small farm, selling rabbit meat and teaching workshops. Her current interests and skills include small animal husbandry, rabbit and duck cookery, gardening, making sauerkrauts and other fermented products.
Together as founding members of Hearthstone Village, Mark and Jacqueline have enjoyed participating in the development of the co-op. Now with land purchased both look forward to continued collaboration in the next phases of this wonderful adventure, creating a socially rich and interconnected community, living sustainably, supporting and caring for each other.
Susan Horsfall
Susan earned a BSc in Anthropology and Aboriginal Studies in 2002 at the University of Toronto and then graduated from McMaster University’s Medicine program in 2005. She finished her residency in rural family medicine in Prince George in 2008 through the University of Northern UBC.
Susan, her husband and their twin girls settled in Powell River in early 2009 where she established a full-service family practice. After eight years of operating a private clinic she decided to explore other areas of medicine and for the past two years has been working in the Powell River emergency department, providing obstetrical care, as well as doing locum work in the Northwest Territories. Most recently, she completed a six-month residency program at UBC in surgical obstetrics. She will continue to provide emergency and obstetrical care in the Powell River General Hospital as well as doing locum work in the NWT.
Susan earned a BSc in Anthropology and Aboriginal Studies in 2002 at the University of Toronto and then graduated from McMaster University’s Medicine program in 2005. She finished her residency in rural family medicine in Prince George in 2008 through the University of Northern UBC.
Susan, her husband and their twin girls settled in Powell River in early 2009 where she established a full-service family practice. After eight years of operating a private clinic she decided to explore other areas of medicine and for the past two years has been working in the Powell River emergency department, providing obstetrical care, as well as doing locum work in the Northwest Territories. Most recently, she completed a six-month residency program at UBC in surgical obstetrics. She will continue to provide emergency and obstetrical care in the Powell River General Hospital as well as doing locum work in the NWT.
Jon van Oostveen
Jon has 23 years experience in architecture, urban design and planning. He has collaborated with a broad range of organizations in both domestic and international settings. Jon has worked with several First Nations in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario and British Columbia and has project and team management experience. He is currently working on several residential and commercial design projects in Powell River.
Jon was the Chair of the Powell River Public Library Board of Trustees from 2011 -2017. He received his Bachelors of Technology - Architecture from Ryerson Polytechnical University. Jon & Sue have wonderful twin girls - Ella & Charlotte.
Jon has 23 years experience in architecture, urban design and planning. He has collaborated with a broad range of organizations in both domestic and international settings. Jon has worked with several First Nations in the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario and British Columbia and has project and team management experience. He is currently working on several residential and commercial design projects in Powell River.
Jon was the Chair of the Powell River Public Library Board of Trustees from 2011 -2017. He received his Bachelors of Technology - Architecture from Ryerson Polytechnical University. Jon & Sue have wonderful twin girls - Ella & Charlotte.
Jamie MacDonald
Jamie studied aviation structures tech at North Island College (2005-2006) and worked for Viking Air in Victoria, BC with certification from Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) - Aircraft Structures Tech from 2006 - 2011. Jamie started a successful business in 2011, which he still runs with his partner Jenna, crafting artisan Pacific yew longbows and teaching workshops both locally and in the UK. The bows are sold across the world and grace places like the UK Royal Armoury in Leeds. He has been interested in co-housing for the last 15 years and has visited various communities in British Columbia to learn from existing models.
Jamie studied aviation structures tech at North Island College (2005-2006) and worked for Viking Air in Victoria, BC with certification from Canadian Aviation Maintenance Council (CAMC) - Aircraft Structures Tech from 2006 - 2011. Jamie started a successful business in 2011, which he still runs with his partner Jenna, crafting artisan Pacific yew longbows and teaching workshops both locally and in the UK. The bows are sold across the world and grace places like the UK Royal Armoury in Leeds. He has been interested in co-housing for the last 15 years and has visited various communities in British Columbia to learn from existing models.
Jenna Fickes
Jenna is usually barefoot - at most flip flops for most of the year. She has been passionate about village living for years. She has been involved in various ceremonies for the past 20 years, including participating in and supporting rites of passage. She studied Adventure Tourism at North Island Colleg. She started a successful business in 2011 with Jamie - Ravenbeak Natureworks - crafting artisan Pacific yew longbows. Jenna’s business focus is on communication, marketing, finances, and day-to-day operations. Jenna has volunteered for the past 10 years (both as a teacher and organizer) for earth skills week long gathering on Vancouver Island (Firemaker). Jenna & Jamie are blessed with 3 children - Feather & Yewen live with them here.
Jenna is usually barefoot - at most flip flops for most of the year. She has been passionate about village living for years. She has been involved in various ceremonies for the past 20 years, including participating in and supporting rites of passage. She studied Adventure Tourism at North Island Colleg. She started a successful business in 2011 with Jamie - Ravenbeak Natureworks - crafting artisan Pacific yew longbows. Jenna’s business focus is on communication, marketing, finances, and day-to-day operations. Jenna has volunteered for the past 10 years (both as a teacher and organizer) for earth skills week long gathering on Vancouver Island (Firemaker). Jenna & Jamie are blessed with 3 children - Feather & Yewen live with them here.
