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The Regulars D a y b y d a y • 1st and 3rd Wednesday -Food Bank 1-2 Community Centre December 9, Friday - Mitlenatch Field Naturalists: Q.C.C. • 3rd Sunday of Month -Raw Food Pot Luck 5 - 7pm 285-3827 7.30 pm Darcy Mitchell, Centre for Non-Timber Resources • Every Monday - Badminton, 7:30 Cape Mudge Hall - Charlie Horse #7 Aroma Cafe - Smile Makers Kidz Klub - Mondays at 2:45 at the Quadra Island Bible Church 7:30 pm • Every Tuesday - Kalina Folkdancers -QCC, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Sept.to Apr. December 12, Monday - Sketching group at Firesign Studio 10 am-12:30 pm - Seniors Christmas Luncheon H.B.I. - Al-anon meeting, 7.30 pm at the Childrens Centre 11:00 am • Every Wednesday -Yoga 9:30 am and 7:00 pm Community Centre - Community Lunch, noon December 14, Wednesday - Badminton, 7:30 pm Cape Mudge Hall - Free Money Distribution Q.C.C. 11:40 am • Every Thursday - Motorcycle Club meet 5pm Heriot Bay Inn Pub December 15, Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 7:00pm at Quadra Island Bible Church - Island Turns & Tours, backcountry ski book launch Explore - adult climbing sessions on Quadra Vertical, 7 to 9 pm Q.C.C. 4 - 7 pm with Philip Stone - Mo’s Jam 9 pm Heriot Bay Inn Pub - Life Drawing Firesign Studio 285-3390 7 - 9:30 pm December 16th, Friday - Soldiers of Peace Exhibit QCC • Every Friday -Live dance music 8:30 pm Heriot Bay Inn Pub 7 p.m. For info call 285-3994 - Yoga 9:30 am and 4:00 pm Community Centre - Youth Q.I. Bible Church 7:30 - 9:30 December 17-18 Saturday & Sunday - Pool Tournament Quadra Legion - Christmas Around the World Q.I. Bible Church - Jam Session Quadra Legion 6:30 -9:00 p.m.

• Last Saturday - Bonus $50 cash draw. Quadra Legion 6:30pm (members & guests welcome) December 17, Saturday - Quadra Singers Christmas Concert Q.C.C. • Every Sunday Bible Study all Ages - Quadra Island Bible Church 9:30 am 8:00 pm - Sunday Service QI United Church 10:30 - Family Worship Service 10:30am Quadra Island Bible Church December 18, Sunday - Clay Soldiers of Peace workshop at Claude Desjardin’s 2 pm - Quadra Singers Christmas Concert Manson’s Landing - open climbing sessions on Quadra Vertical, 2 to 4pm Q.C.C. 1:00 pm - Jazz nights in the Heriot Bay Inn Pub every Sunday 6-9 pm 285-3539 December 21, Wednesday - Buddhist Meditation 10:00 am Upper Realm - Candle Light Celebration, Centre for Positive Living CRCC, upstairs Lounge 7:30 pm Next Deadline: Monday, December 19th 2005 December 24th, Saturday - Christmas Eve Service Q.I. Bible Church 7:00 pm

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Re: Government by Forest Service Dear Editor The Quadra Island Harbour Ralph Keller in his letter to of Quathiaski Cove? Or the clearcuts pay for a vigorous local economy that Authority is pleased to announce that Discovery Islander, November 25, for housing and docks that are taking doesn’t rely mainly on tourism. Just once again, as in past years, we will be brings up some interesting points over our shorelines? Should we not be recently the Cape Mudge Band has offering free parking in the lot next to whether one agrees with everything looking at a broader definition of visual been welcomed to a now very broadly the Ferry Terminal during the Christmas he says or not. Perhaps the meeting quality? For example, further afield, based Woodlot community. With season. The free parking period extends between Chamber of Commerce tourism has dramatically altered the small, well planned logging roads could from Dec.15th till Jan.2/06. Merry members and the Forest sector should face of Stuart Island. Where there was we not become a mecca for a more Christmas to all islanders from your have included an invitation to the once a rural, self sustaining community laid-back biking experience than Mt. Harbour Authority! broader community to express their with schools and other services, there Washington currently offers? There are views on the forestry that is currently is now a golf course above the scenic so many ways in which tourism and Paul Ryan taking place on Quadra. Or perhaps rapids and a large resort now in private forestry could work together, without Harbour Manager this is something that the Community hands. Better or worse? - depends on the community turning into either Association could facilitate in the new your view. another Qualicum Beach or another Thank You! year? Woodlots were set up on Quadra northern Vancouver Island moonscape. Quadra Credit Union for your There are many questions and Island with broad public support and What about an annual “Wood’s Day” donation towards a new kiln for the comments that come to mind after were seen as a more environmentally held during the summer that would Cortes Island Pottery Guild. Our kiln reading Ralph’s article. We are all friendly way to conduct forestry and celebrate our changed attitude towards has been on it’s last legs for quite a while concerned about the image that Quadra employ many locals. Have they the forest and the wonderful gifts that and we could no longer postpone the presents to our visitors, besides having achieved this? Logging of any sort trees have bestowed on us? Wood purchase of a new kiln. Your donation our own aesthetic preferences. Few never has been and never will be tours, displays of arts and crafts, of $200.00 is a great help. Thank you would argue that Raven’s cut and run “pretty”. And selective cutting, though natural history exhibits, tree climbing for supporting your community. The logging along the two main Quadra friendly sounding, is not achievable demonstrations - are just a few of the Cortes Island Pottery Guild. things that come to mind. roads and the size and design of older on the long term for many reasons, Ester Strijbos & Stephanie clearcuts on northern Quadra are two chief among them being the fact that Heather Kellerhals Asbeck of the major VQLP’s (visual quality most trees, especially Doug fir does Articles, letters and artwork are all welcome for publication under Island Forum low points!) But what about the visual not thrive in shade. How does the Opinions & endorsements expressed herein are those of the contributors and do not represent the views of the publishers. impacts that both we and visitors community at large feel about small If you would like to see an alternative point of view represented..’submit something yourself. We reserve the right to edit for space and content. Next deadline 7pm December 19th encounter daily in the commercial area clearcuts? This may be the price to

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We respectfully request responses by: Friday December 23rd, 2005 at 3pm. www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 5 What I know is if you clear a piece M.O.F. Responds re: V.Q.O.s Diversity in of land, rip out the stumps, till the Unity soil and plant some grass seed, put Dear Editor: up a white painted fence and graze I’d like to respond to some of the Regional District of Comox- by Jill Benner a few cattle on the other side, passer Ralph Keller’s comments in your Strathcona and we have worked bys will go glass eyed at the beauty last issue. I think it’s important to of the farm. This is a clear cut with together to ensure that both values There is something beautiful remind everyone how we got here. can be maintained. no intentions of reforestation. Now that happens on Quadra Island I want you to drive by a harvested Consultation with Quadra The current process to establish and that is the superb balance of portion of land and see the new Islanders about forestry issues Visual Quality Objectives for people and land who coexist by growth, the ferns, the ﬁrs and cedars has been ongoing for many years, Quadra Island builds on all the understanding differences and replanted, the small woody debris for starting with the Quadra Plan in work completed to date. We felt how that facilitates the unique wildlife, the standing old growth and 1990, which included commitments it was important to involve the and intriguing community in wildlife trees. See the activity of life. to establish Sensitive Areas at public in this decision and that’s which we live. I am certain you have seen Benner’s Hyacinthe Point, Heriot Ridge and why extensive public consultation Call me biased if you like but idea of a pasture. It has trees Saltwater Lagoon, set aside areas for was undertaken starting in early what I know is that before I met through-out, and ahh, our shaded biodiversity, provided protection June and running through to my husband I was a full blown tree vegetable gardens. As I whine and of important views, provided for the present. There have been hugger and University graduate complain and long for more sun, he management of recreation features numerous meetings, letters, e- with a degree in Recreation and lectures me on the value of the forest and for an increased emphasis on mails and phone conversations Leisure Studies. Raised in suburbia and the importance of planting woodlot licenses. with all parties who expressed an Toronto Ontario, I could hardly another tree. interest. Subsequently, the Vancouver wait to grow old enough and Other important aspects are the Island Land Use Plan, undertaken In the end, the final decision is move away from the apparent value added to timber on woodlots by the independent Commission on not about favouring forestry over destruction I saw as a result of too that large corporations may burn. Resources and Environment, zoned tourism or vice versa, but about many humans, making too many And jobs, lots of jobs and money most of Quadra Island as a special achieving a balance that allows for poor choices, living too close that stays in the community. One management zone with emphasis a diversified economy and a high together. Six years ago my children woodlot licensee spent personal on management of scenery along quality of life. With the public were shocked when they discovered dollars just to buy deforested land coastlines and major roads and input received, I’m confident I was dating a logger. so that he could practice his passion, created new parks at Main Lakes Visual Quality Objectives now My love for my logger man has and plant trees to grow a healthy and Small Inlet/Waiatt Bay. Areas being finalized reflect that balance. grown to encompass a love of the forest. And then he put this 115 of Tree Farm License 47 have been The net result is an increased Island. I have learned we have acres of land under the constraints converted to woodlot licences emphasis on visual management something precious and unique of the woodlot license to insure over the years in response to many from what we’ve had before. here on Quadra and it exists no future use of this land remains Islanders’ expressed preference for It’s also important to note that where else in this province. There in the business of trees and not smaller scale forestry. Our current new forestry plans submitted for are 7 woodlot licenses on Quadra subdivisions. woodlot initiative with the Cape woodlot licences or tree farm Island. Do you really understand Mudge Band will provide the band Yes, Quadra is a rich and licences must meet all of these what that means? These are men/ with forestry opportunities within beautifully wild place to live. People objectives and more, since they women and their families who are their traditional territory and is part working hand in hand, valuing our too are subject to public review in the business of trees. They may of this ongoing conversion. diﬀerences. Speaking out together in and comment. harvest trees and yet that is such a one voice has been the power behind With regard to Raven Bay, this site What makes Quadra Island small part of what they are about. our freedom and unique quality we represents an important component great is that such a diverse group Woodlots are the pinnacle of a hold as an Island community. of the access infrastructure for the healthy economic community, are of people can build such a strong It is time we educate the tourist woodlot being discussed with the intregal in protecting our forest sense of community and that the to recognize the type of forestry Cape Mudge Band. Both forestry as a resource for the future be Island’s future is shaped by the practice the world has been asking access and recreation are important it used for recreation, tourism, people who live here for. Sustanible forestry at it’s best, here, and with good communication wildlife values, or future harvests. right here on Quadra Island. We are and careful planning, all parties can Yours truly, When all other logging industries the example for the future. Lets keep share this area. The importance of Rory Annett, R.P.F. display shrinking activity, woodlots up the good work we do together in this area for both recreation and District Manager Campbell River continue on doing what they do all our diverstity. forestry access has long been known Forest District best, the business of trees. by both the BC Forest Service and A Unified Voice for the Islands' Business Community

very Isl co an JOIN TODAY is d D s • Forum for Island businesses. • Coordinating island promotion. • Low annual membership dues C e c h r a FOR MEMBERSHIP INFO m e b m www.discoveryislands.ca/chamber er om of C D.I.C.C. c/o Box 190, Quathiaski Cove. BC V0P 1N0 Call 285-2724 or eMail [email protected] www.discoveryislander.ca 6 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 Gov. Plans Next Impressions A Little Help Enhancing Soil Further exploration of my new Goes a Long Way with Toxic Waste! This time of year brings with it neighborhood thoughts of those less fortunate. With The Government of BC is this in mind, an acount has been set considering legislation that may have up, at the Quadra Credit Union, negative consequences for the health for the Windrim family of Quadra of everyone. They are proposing that Island. industry be allowed to spread their waste products on agriculture, forest The Windrims have been on and park lands by developing a policy Quadra for about 2 years. Michael called “Soil Enhancement Using has been a productive self-employed Wastes Code of Practice”. A set of carver and wood worker, whose rules is being created for something work has been adding magic to the that should not be allowed in the grounds of the Heriot Bay Inn and first place. other properties both on Quadra and farther afield. He is also a member of To to find the proposed code and the Quadra Island Fire department. address or fax/phone numbers for I woke up to rain and I thought The salmon that were eagerly going After many months of weakening comment please see http:// is a reader knows the sense of panic up by the tide. to work, Michael has finally been www.env.gov.bc.ca/epdiv/ema_codes_ which occurs when you realize its Rescue attempts by my sister and I diagnosed with amyloidosis, a rare of_practice/soil_enhance.html or time to go to bed and there’s nothing proved futile and we watched sadly as blood disorder that afflicts only 8 in Goggle “soil enhancement using to read. the beautiful salmon died. “Well” we one million people. wastes” I really mean nothing. Well the exclaimed” They were actually going He is now in Vancouver having The deadline for response has been little yellow Quadra telephone book to die anyway”. It only took us a few tests and waiting for a bed to undergo extended to Dec 15 so please submit was available and I did flip through moments to catch sight of the huge a bone marrow transplant sometime your thoughts on this important topic. that, my sister had picked up a few pair of eagles feeding at the shoreline. between Christmas and New Years. The following is has been submitted by self help books maybe because I used We glanced from the stream to the He is at present receiving antibiotics to the Sierra Club, Quadra Group. to avidly and exclusively read books shore and laughed “eagle food “. of that genre but I figure that I pretty keep infections at bay. When treatment We are opposed to this proposed Want to make God laugh, tell him much am doing exactly what I need your plans starts, he will be approximately 3 weeks legislation and to the concept to be doing and just needed a big fat in isolation. This can be fatal disorder, of spreading industrial waste on juicy novel. Another day on Quadra! but with this treatment he has an 80 agriculture, forest and park lands. Patti George percent chance of success. Industrial waste contains many I have to backpack and so I’m Maria has continued raising their known harmful compounds such feeling pretty blessed being within 2 daughters here on Quadra. They as lead, mercury, dioxin and many walking distance of a library, especially have managed until now to stay afloat others depending on the specific now that I’m without a car for the first Thank You financially, but with regular trips down industry. More importantly the exact time in 20 years, and in a new home, in The Quadra Island Trails to Vancouver for treatment and to visit composition of industrial sludge and a different province and on an island. Committee would like to thank Michael, as well as other additional thus its inherent health risk is generally It’s a whole new adventure. Woodlot Licensees, Grant Hayden, expenses, and the coming holiday unknown. It is ironic that after great Libraries are like jewels to me. I can Dick Whittington & Jerry Benner season, the sitution has become much expense and effort using sophisticated spend a fair bit of time choosing just for their help in removing and milling more difficult. pollution control devices to remove the right book. I like books of every of logs from the Community Centre pollutants from waste streams (water kind and the Quadra library has a great Trail opposite the fire hall. Thank you Those who would like to help the and air) that those pollutants would selection of books, videos, cassettes also to the Ministry of Forests, for Windrims in with their time of need then be spread in their concentrated and computer and internet time can providing a free use permit to salvage can donate to an account being set form back into the environment. be booked by the hour. these trees that were killed by root rot. up at the Quadra Credit Union. Just ask for the Windrim Family Account, Until it is proven safe by So, off I go in the rain. It’s still These are to be milled into structural and let us all send our best wishes independent scientific study, industrial raining, a perfect day to curl up with a timbers for new bridges on Quadra and hopes to Michael for a successful waste belongs in properly managed good book and watch the sky go by. Island trails. recovery. waste sites. If this waste is dispersed into the environment as the Code Custom Homebuilding of Practice proposes, all known and unknown compounds in that waste would be subject to biomagnification oelle Construction Ltd. discovery and or dispersion by water, air or Commercial • Residential biological processes. The potential Islander for future health or environmental problems is huge. Do not gamble John Toelle December 19th with the health of people, animals, 285-3783 and vegetation in BC. Stop this legislation now. [email protected] Ken Roxburgh www.jtoelle.com www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 7 Dear Editor, Bill Henderson and the Artists of the A Gift of Voice This is in response to ‘Allen’ Carving Shed Ventriloquism:noun: the art of November 25, 2005. He says he projecting one’s voice so that it seems and his wife are “Americans in B.C. Join the Museum at Campbell to come from another source such as trying to fl ee the implosion of the River for another Community Norma McNight’s dummies Norbert U.S. government” and he goes on... Conversations evening. On Th ursday, and Cecil.From the Latin ventriloquus, and on. December 8, from 7pm ˆ 9pm, host meaning to speak from the belly. Not once does he say thanks to John Twigg will lead a discussion with Linguists claim that the technique the country or the community that master carver Bill Henderson and the of making sounds while giving away is allowing him sanctuary. No thanks other artists currently working at the no “talking” clues must have been for our hospitaility and friendship. No Carving Shed in Campbell River. discovered thousands of years ago mention (or interest) in Canadians or Henderson will speak about his and was aptly used by early chieftains our politics. introduction to carving, an art-form and tribesmen, who acted as mediums I hope this is not a typical American learned from his father, the iconic Sam between men and supernatural attitude towards us (Canadians) Henderson. He will also talk about forces. because as we all know... the evolution of his art over the years. Aspects of totem poles, masks and We Canadians are too polite to say ceremonial artifacts will be reviewed. please “Yankee go home!”. Audience questions and participation Discover the work of Bill Henderson D.C. will be encouraged. Th e focus will be at the Museum at Campbell River Cortes Island on the sculptural creation of these PS: Could you please take your works and the cultural signifi cance attitude with you? attached to them. Th e history of the Christmas Eve Carving Shed and the backgrounds of the current artists working there Service at will also be discussed. Th is is a rare Cape Mudge opportunity to meet and listen to Quadra Island United Church will local First Nations artists discuss Island have a Christmas Eve Service at 7:30 on their work. Music December 24. This will be a candlelight John Twigg is an independent service with singing and prayers. But let’s cut to the chase. Quadra Serving Quadra & Cortes Islands journalist and host of a popular show Everyone is welcome. Call Mimi at Cultural Committee is sponsoring on CRTV. 285-2626 for more information. ventriliquist Norma McNight and Violin Saxophone Community Conversations is an her friends Grandma Lucy, Norbert Flute on-going series addressing the theme Trumpet the Frog, and little-boy Cecil in a of Living History‚. Through this Antique Sale a Voice fun-fi lled evening of “belly-talking” Series, the Museum at Campbell River Piano Great Success! on Saturday, Jan.21 at 7pm at the is off ering events for the community Cello Many gracious thanks to all those Community Centre. When was the to come out and listen to local history Guitar who participated in the Antique and last time you saw a really skilled, funny Drum Set makers and gain an insight into Collectibles Sale at Quadra Island ventriloquist? Norma McKnight, • Private and Group Music Lessons their work. Please pre-register with • United Church on Dec. 3. The sale Canada’s very own amazing comedy- Over 20 years experienced teaching staff the Museum by Dec. 7. Th e cost is • Lessons, Rentals, Repairs & Sales was a great success and we met our ventriloquist, recently wrapped up $6.00. Phone 287-3103 for more goals. Thanks to all the businesses her position as principal puppeteer 285-2168 information. and Islanders who donated articles and contributing writer for the late and gift baskets to the Toonie Auction. Shari Lewis’ “Lambchops Play Along” Many thanks to the volunteers and television show. Most recently she has those who came out to support this appeared on the Comedy Network’s event. Blessings to you all! “Adventures in Comedy” and she performs regularly on board some of the world’s leading cruise ships and at Epiphany Gallery corporate shows and public festivals. Features Ann This show will be for families, curmudgeons, and anyone who McLean wants a fun, spontaneous evening of Quadra artist Ann McLean is laughter. Sound like you? If you’re featured this month at the Epiphany looking for a nifty Christmas present Gallery in The Upper Realm. Ann or stocking-stuff er, Christmassy tickets has set up a great collection of designed by Heather Vanderest will be her watercolour paintings and available at Linda Lessard and Celeste’s poetry books. Ann depicts the local craft table at the Community Centre landscape as serene and her style Christmas Craft Fair on November has a calming effect on the viewer. 25/26. Tickets will also be available Her work is prolifi c and imaginative. at Quadra Crafts and Hummingbird. Come and check it out. Open from Cost: Single tickets - $10, Family Tuesday to Saturday. 11-5 pm. (parents and dependents) - $25. www.discoveryislander.ca 8 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 News and Events

Submit your event: eMail: [email protected] • fax: 285-2236 • drop-off: 701 Cape Mudge Rd. New D.I. Christmas Around Surge Narrows Click - back Web Address(es) the World School Christmas Play in our online poll Regular readers of the D.I. (there’s Looking for something original How the Grinch Stole Christmas a few out there!) will see a new look to make your Christmas celebrations Tuesday December 13th @ 10AM What do you think about taking over the news-magazine and to complete? Then join the fun at Quadra Surge Narrows School Potluck to forestry on Quadra? compliment the improvements to the Island Bible Church as we present follow the performance. We hope you print edition I’ve been busy refining “Christmas Around the World” on can come. Merry Christmas! the D.I. web site. I’ve improved the Saturday, December 17th and Sunday, Do you think there has been overall design of the site and changed December 18th from 6:30 to 9:00 Christmas Craft adequate public consultation the web site address to the more p.m. This is your opportunity to Fair at The Upper on the proposed ‘Visual intuitive: www.discoveryislander.ca discover Christmas traditions (as well and www.discoveryislander.com as some yummy baking) from several Realm Quality Objectives’ for This should make it easier to countries around the world. It doesn’t The Upper Realm will be hosting its Quadra Island? remember the address or find the cost anything...you won’t regret it! annual Last Minute Christmas Craft D.I. online through your favourite Fair this year on Saturday, December Vote by logging on to search engine. There are some great Island Voices 17. Tables are still available Last years discoveryislander.ca advantages of logging on to the D.I. CD Launch sale was a great success and all artists online: for one thing it’s there 24/7 so and craftspeople are invited to apply. Yes No if you can’t find your paper copy or it’s Island Voices Chamber Choir This year Elena will be serving her already contributed to the weekly fire invites you to a concert in celebration great Mexican food. Call Mimi at read the results starter a quick look online will have the of our newly released Christmas CD 285-2626 for more information. next issue Island Calendar at your finger tips in at 7:30 pm on Friday, December 9th minutes. Our Acrobat PDF edition is at the Maritime Heritage Centre, fully searchable using Adobe Acrobat Campbell River. Tickets at $15 and Quadra Island Reader (or full Acrobat version) and $18, including refreshments, are if you collect the D.I. adding these available at the CR Visitor’s Info electronic issues to your collection is Centre or by calling Anne at 287- Harbour Authority an ideal way to put all the news and 4236. Reserved tickets are advised. stories just a few mouse clicks away as you can search the entire back list through Acrobat software. If you’re Smith/Thompson ANNUAL GENERAL curious how that works log on to Family Reunion! www.discoveryislander.ca to read MEETING more. Are you related to John th Thompson from Redonda and If you’re a news junkie and can’t Friday Dec. 16 , 2005 Kate Thomposon (nee Smith) wait to find out the latest, The D.I. from Cortez, and are intrested online is available every other Thursday 11am in a reunion in the summer of ahead of the print edition making it in 2006. Please contact Nikki at to your post office box and newsstands [email protected] or call Laurel at on Friday mornings. 712-0519 or call Dawn at 285- Heriot Bay Inn While I’m busy plugging local web 2147 before the new year. We dont sites here’s an idea: if you are looking have a date set yet, we just want to for the ideal home page check out see who would be intrested and we Dining Room www.quadraisland.ca The front page will go from there! of this extensive community web site AGENDA: is covered in useful links to search Election of Officers, Treasurers report, Year in engines like Google and Yahoo, Gulf �� Review,Upcoming Projects Islands Cable web mail, local weather forecasts including marine weather, �� Please note: In order for you to vote, you must be tides and current tables, CBC news �� a member of the Harbour Authority. If you have headlines, a link to the D.I. and much more. a boat tied up in either Quathiaski Cove or Heriot If you have a link to suggest adding �� Bay, you are eligible to join. You can do so prior to to www.quadraisland.ca drop me �� the meeting. Any questions please contact Paul a line with your suggestion email: �� [email protected] Ryan @285-3622 or 285-3555 ��

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 9 The Cortes Community Health Association gratefully acknowledges a $2000 donation from Candlelight Celebration Peoples Drug Mart to install a laboratory bench Join us December 21 to celebrate the Winter in the new Cortes Health Centre. The centre was Solstice - the time of year when darkness yields to completed earlier this year, funded almost entirely increasing light. As we honor the holiday traditions by individual & business donations and substantial of many cultures and religions, we celebrate the �� volunteer labour. promise of rebirth and renewal of spirit. Enjoy music �� Quadra pharmacy has a new prescription delivery by Debbie Block. Social tea following the candle- �� service to the Cortes Health Centre at Manson’s lighting ceremony. Campbell River Community Centre Lounge, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. FMI 285-2804. Custom-Fabricated Sheet Metal Landing and to the Klahoose Health Centre at Call Shane Hedefine Squirrel Cove. Public Notice �� HBI Marine Fuel Service: The Heriot Bay Inn will be offering reduced fuel services beginning in the New Year, until further notice (in the spring). The fuel dock will be open Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from 10 to 4 pm. Additionally, fuel services will not be available on December 24, December 25, or January 1. (left to right) Dr Kirstie Overhill (Cortes Physician), The Christmas Story: Shane Hogg (Peoples Drug Mart, Quadra Island) and Krista Ma (Treasurer, Health Association). Truth & Myth On Saturday, December 10th from 1 pm ˆ 2:30 pm, the Museum at Campbell River will host a presentation Free Money by Dr. James Skinner of the University of Victoria. Just a last reminder that free money is available Entitled „The Christmas Story: Truth & Myth‰, this at the Quadra Community Centre, Room #1, talk will examine the Christmas Story from a historian‚s just before the community lunch on Wednesday, point of view. Much of what is celebrated on December Marlena’s December 14 at 11:40 a.m. 25, including the date itself, is pre-Christian in origin. Christmas Day was formerly a pagan feast day that Those who would like to assist the free money observed the rebirth of the sun after the darkest days of Salon program and insure that everyone on Quadra has a the year. In Roman Times it was known as ‘Dies natalis plentiful Christmas can deposit money in the Free sol invictus’ or ‘the day of birth of the unconquerable Money Association account at the Quadra Credit sun.’ Gifts were exchanged and sometimes slaves were Union. Every cent deposited will be given to Quadra served by their masters at table. It was during the reign residents on December l4. Peace, Love, Joy.....Call of the Emperor Constantine that it became a Christian Steve at 285-3323 for more info. holiday. More controversial, perhaps, is the story of the holy family’s flight into Egypt to escape King Herod’s Women & Song Tonight wrath. That there was a ‘Massacre of Innocents’ is not in doubt. What is debatable is whether it involved the Opal Blue sings the blues from her up-and- slaughter of male children in the Jerusalem or Nazareth coming CD. area or a totally different set of victims. Too, there is the Sunday & Shea sing some original tunes. And question of the brothers and sisters of Jesus as mentioned Shirley Locks and the Three Buddhas rock some in the Bible. The presentation original reggae will include a traditional view of the nativity story as social protest and Jah Love songs. Up Your Inlet dramatised in the original movie version of “Ben Hur” authors read and munchies, wine, beer, coffee and (1926 version). tea are available. Suggested donation is $5. Call Jim Skinner was born in Scotland and educated at the Steve for more info. at 285-3323 Universities of Aberdeen, Stockholm and Kent. He was a professor of History at Brandon University in Manitoba hange Your Life with for 28 years, and for the past twelve has been a Last Minute Craft Sale sessional instructor at the University of Victoria. Among his publications is a full-length study of the CCold Laser Treatments, The Upper Realm is hosting its 4th Annual Catholic Church and film censorship, “The Cross Last Minute Christmas Craft Sale on Saturday, Anti-Aging Facial Treatments and the Cinema” and, most recently, a series of entries December 17 from 10-4. Pick up those last minute for the gifts for Christmas and support local artisans at the and and ore! same time. There will be a selection of jewellery, Encyclopedia of the Documentary Film in three pottery, hand made items, wood sculpture, volumes. His latest research project is an analysis of the m career of Erich von Stroheim, the Austrian-American New York - paintings, books by local writers and much more Also remember that Elena is now serving Mexican film director. Island style 285-2938 food at the Upper Realm. For more information Call the Museum at 287-3103 for more information call 285-2626. or to pre-register. www.discoveryislander.ca 10 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 Try Some Handcrafts at Simple Body Sorensen - MAcDonald Campbell River Cleansing Classes Enterprises Ltd. Art Gallery Amped on Nutrition is holding Simple Body Cleansing Classes in the New Year. Learn how Erik Sorensen mini-excavator your organs function and what you can do to keep them in good working order. Simple and easy to Need a little digging? understand short classes. Jan. 3 liver, kidney and Give us a call gallbladder, Jan. 10 bowel and digestive tract, Jan. 17 parasites, blood and lymphatic system, Jan. 23 total 285-3906 body cleansing through fasting options. All classes start at 7:30 pm and go until 8:30-9 pm Each class 203-3906 (cell) is $5 come to one or all. Pre-register 285-3142

Carol Seeley previews some items from the Soldiers Of Peace Christmas Market Exhibit WOODLOT 1611 Campbell River Art Gallery‚s annual Christmas On Friday, December 16th, at 7 p.m., at the arts and crafts market is a luxurious boutique of work Quadra Island Community Centre, 150 Soldiers of – NOTICE OF by over 60 local artisans. There are a wide-range of peace will be offering up the flame of peace. MANAGEMENT prices in jewelery, pottery, weaving, woodwork, art, Each of these soldiers were created by members soaps, candles and kitchenware, with many items of our community. priced at under $25. The market continues, Monday PLAN ˆ Saturday, 10:00 ˆ 5:00 through Christmas Eve. Come and share a peaceful moment in ‘prayer’ Shopping at the Gallery supports our programs and for humanity, so that collectively we may see further AMENDMENT local artisans. into the night! The Gallery has several upcoming programs and Gathering together, as around a bonfire, we will witness some people performing about peace. demos planned. The popular Super Saturday series, A minor amendment to the which runs bi-weekly from 1:00 ˆ 3:00, provides Come open your heart to the light of peace an opportunity for families to sample a range of art this holiday season, and make a wish for the world Management Plan for Woodlot activities on a donation fee basis. The final program around us. Donations accepted. Licence 1611 has been of this season takes place on December 10 when The next exhibit will be during the International participants will make tree ornaments from wooden Women’s day celebrations at the Quadra Island submitted to the Ministry of clothes pegs. The Super Saturdays program continues Community Centre. Workshops will continue in January. Forests for approval. Woodlot bi-weekly in 2006, courtesy program sponsor Marna Get a group of people together and contact Claude to Disbrow and a team of volunteer artists, including reserve a time slot if you would like your clay soldier to License 1611 is located in the Louise Grav. be included in the next exhibit. For more information, vicinity of North Gowlland Also of interest during the Christmas season are call 285-3994 [email protected] Harbour Road and also at craft demonstrations on Saturdays. On December 10 from 11:00 to 12:30 Mary Teer will be at the Alternative Ways of Valdez Road. The nature of Gallery to show people how she uses driftwood this amendment is to enable and found objects to create her charming garden Working within Forests „hobitat‰ sculptures. On December 17 from more flexibility in cutblock Mitlenatch Meeting, December 9th: “Alternative 11:30 ˆ 1:00 Wendy Richardson of Quadra Island size and available silviculture will demonstrate beadwork skills and for a nominal Ways of Working within Forests” with Darcy fee (under $5), she‚ll show you how to get started Mitchell, Centre for Non-Timber Resources. systems in relation to Douglas on your own beaded bracelet. Anyone aged 10 and Darcy Mitchell is Director for the Centre for Non- fir plantations. up is welcome to join in this activity, with supplies Timber Resources at Royal Roads University, and she included. will be speaking about alternative ways of working The Gallery, located across from the Tidemark within our forests, focussed on non-timber forest Any comments regarding this products. Non-Timber Forest Products (NTFP) are Theatre (same building at the Visitor Info Centre), application, or requests for a is open Monday ˆ Saturday, 10:00 ˆ 5:00. Call 287- goods and services other than timber, pulp, shakes or 2261 for more info. lumber. Examples include wild mushrooms, floral plants, copy of the amendment, can be crafts, herbs, and forest tourism. These products, when harvested sustainably, allow communities to preserve local to be directed to John or Coleen HUMMINGBIRD ecosystems while maintaining economic opportunities. OFFICE & ART SUPPLY Marlow, Rockview Resources The development of businesses focussing on non-timber Limited at 285-2544. The period All Your Office forest products creates valuable opportunities for rural, forest- School & Art based communities. It is also promotes the restoration of for public comment concludes Supply Needs damaged or destroyed forest systems, and helps to protect on January 9, 2006 at which time cultural and recreational uses of the land. Mon-Fri 9 to 5 final approval will be requested Colour & B/W Come and learn about the significant and diverse Sat 10-4 values of non-timber forest resources at the next meeting Photocopying Tel: 285-3334 form the Ministry of Forests. Faxing Fax: 285-3331 of the Mitlenatch Field Naturalists, on Friday December 9th at Quadra Community Centre, 7.30pm. www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 11 www.discoveryislander.ca 12 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 13 Seniors Helping Seniors QUADRA SENIORS- on Cortes Island. -DEC.05 BR. 91— Our aim is to identify and provide emotional B.C.O.A.P.O. support to elderly people in the community who are isolated in their homes, or in need of company, with the Our Dec. 7th meeting should be idea that being included in community contributes to a very interesting, Chrissy Lyons and person’s physical and emotional health. In our project, Marge Taylor, are going to demonstrate the co-ordinator is the person who keeps an up-to-date Christmas Door Décor. which are easy list of seniors on Cortes, whose changing circumstances to do. may now require someone to transport them to and We are looking forward to our Christmas from (on and off island) appointments, shopping, or Luncheon at Heriot Bay Inn Dining who may just appreciate an occasional home-visit. Room-Monday Dec. 12th—at 11:00 a: Some of the elderly seniors on Cortes have willing m—“PLEASE DON’T FORGET.’”-Check family members who fulfill this role, but in some cases your name off at the door, and get your the family needs a break too. The co-ordinator’s job also free door prize ticket.—Funds will be includes bringing in volunteers from the community collected for the Food Bank. Call Ruth and matching them to a senior person in a way that will at 285-3801- if you need a ride- to and from make for a happy interaction of personality, interests, the hotel. and so on. The group of volunteers tends to change We would like to “Welcome, all Seniors over time, as people arrive on the island, or leave to set “Young and Experienced”, to join our up their lives elsewhere, but we try to arrange it so that membership. In January Ann Lawrence will no-one is overloaded, and no-one does more than they liven us up, with Musical Exercises anyone can signed up for. Volunteers come from any age-group. do. In February Jackie Kwam- Case Manager, We organize weekly lunches at some of our local for Home Assistance, will attend to answer our restaurants, specifically for seniors, and at generous many questions. special lunch rates. (Thank You Cortes Cafe, Hollyhock, Take it “Cool” during the Xmas Holidays, the Sunset Restaurant and The Cove Restaurant) A try not to overdo it with all the tempting food, group of seniors play cards every Thursday (1:30 - baking or eating. Rob Wood 4:30 Pioneer Room) and there is carpet bowling (1:30 Design - 4:30 Main Hall) every Wednesday. In the newyear we will start with an art/craft program, organize Quadra Singers Delivers Design for Healthy Living regular museum visits and start a “beginners” computer Helping to build • Site analysis program. We are also starting a monthly newsletter Christmas Cheer dreams in the • Design assistance to keep those informed that prefer to stay at home or • Energy conservation Discovery Islands are homebound. It will include the ongoing Activity -on Cortes too!!! since 1978 • Handcrafted drawings Calendar, important dates to remember (flu shots On December 17, at 8:00 pm at 287-1945 [email protected] etc.), a short story written by a senior, a puzzle and the Quadra Community Centre, and view my portfolio online monthly news. December 18, at 1:00 pm at Manson’s www.island.net/~robwood We have volunteers who visit elderly seniors and Landing, Quadra Singers will be offering read aloud. We are happy to provide rides to the up stockings full of Christmas Cheer. lunches, concerts or to medical appointments. We Under the direction of the talented can go for a drive on the island for pleasure to places and zany John Montgomery, with the an elderly person loves and remembers, but rarely gets exquisite and good-humored piano a chance to re-visit. We can pick up and drop off your accompaniment of Helen Moats, we will library books and we have volunteers who love to come be singing a wide variety of Christmas over and play games or take seniors for a nice walk. In fare. Mark December 17, or 18, on your time, it has become clear that the volunteer and the calendar, and come out. We will help you senior both benefit. get in the Holiday mood! Preschool Program If you know somebody that would love a visit, have a cup of tea or play a game of scrabble please let us know. For 2.5 to 5 years We have volunteers who like to read, play games, cut (Toilet training not required) fire wood, go for rides, listen to stories, like to do craft projects or help out by just providing company. Quadra Kids We always welcome donations of any amount, small school age program or large. Please make your cheque payable to CISBS, PO Box 212, Manson’s Landing, V0P 1K0. Donations For 6 to 11 years over $25 will receive a tax receipt. Cost $3/hour (3 hour min.) If you know someone who would benefit from our program please contact Ester Strijbos who is our co-ordinator. Volunteers are always welcome so if you have a few hours a week or month to spare, give us a call. 935-6441 Quadra Singers onroute to the Cortes Christmas concert 2004 www.discoveryislander.ca 14 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 Winter Painting & Cortes Free Radio Hits Orchard Bay Eco-culture Ltd. Drawing at Firesign the Airwaves Cortes Community Radio, KRTZ, is on the For sale Studio Owners retiring air at 89.5 FM. Broadcasting live from Manson’s Landing to points from Read Island to Cape Lazo.. Radio free of commercial bondage. • Operational 55 acre deep water Scheduling for December: shellfi sh lease, Cortes Island, BC • 2 small beach leases Th ursdays: Noon to 5 - Th e Musical Gumbo Show. 5 to 7- Radio Phonic. 7 to Midnight- • Rafts & long lines Garden’s Choice • Harvester • Furnished cabin, dock and ramp Fridays: 7 to9 AM- TBA. 9 to 10 AM- Island Retrospective. 10 to 11 -Spin with Al. 11 to 1 • Gazebo & fresh water tank - Lunchtime Locomotive. 1 to 2 - TBA. 2 to 5:30 • Phenomenal growth rate - Brand New Second Hand. 5:30 to 7:30 - Snarls • Minimal predation All Black Radio. 7:30 to Midnight -Maple Mike’s • Rarely closed due to red tide Sugar Bush Midnight to 4 AM - TBA • No upland owners Have fun this winter painting at Firesign Saturdays: 7 to 9:30 AM - TBA. 9:30 to 10:30 Political Talk. 10:30 to Noon - Anything $175,000 Studio. Starting Tuesday January 10, Dianne + stock W.IW.O. Bersea will teach watercolor classes from 1-4 pm Goes, with Howie Roman and Paul K. Noon to Many extras/options once a month for four months. On Saturdays 2 - Teen Show. Noon to 5 - Brand New Second beginning January 27, new Quadra resident, Hand. 5 to 8 - TBA. 8 to 10 Electric Nostalgia. The future of shellfi sh has never Perri Sparks, will demonstrate painting portraits 10 to Midnight - Hip Hop. Midnight to 4 AM looked brighter. with pastels from 10 am-noon and then teach - Obscurity. Check our web site at a class from 1- 4 pm. Her classes will continue Sundays: 8 to 10 - TBA. 10 to 11 - Th e Yoga www.photosynth.ca/clients/orchardbay once a month for four months from 1-4 pm. Show. 11 to 1 - It Only Gets Worse. 1 to 3 or contact Marcel (250) 935-6681 Sketch group meets Tuesdays 10 am, Life - Devotional Music. 3 to 6 - Th e Blackbeard [email protected] drawing continues Th ursday evenings 7-9:30. Stationery Road Show. 6 to 8 - Music Urban Victor McLaggan (250) 285-2313 Call Nanci for information: 285-3390. Gift Sounds. 8 to Midnight - Th e Music Gumbo [email protected] certifi cates available. Show.

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December 4, 2005 The Road Report by Jim Abram believe this will be my last report prior to actually are. This should help keep people on the correct Harper’s corner (Hyacinthe Bay Rd.) - there is Christmas even though there is one more side of the road when travelling to and from the ferry. a stretch of road between the two 90 degree corners edition of the D.I. on the 23rd. Hopefully Green Road - we won’t discuss parking at this time that have a number of old fence posts laying out by thenI I will be able to spend some time with my as I am still waiting to meet with the residents of the horizontally into the road allowance. These could family and get away from my laptop and phone. neighbourhood about their concerns. However, there will easily be hit by passing vehicles if forced to that side So, in case I do not write another report between be improvement to the road surface along Green Rd. to by heavy truck traffic that would be travelling south. now and then, I would like to take this opportunity the south and from Noble Rd. to Cape Mudge Village will There will be a request to remove them, since they are to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and an be done as a major project as soon as it can be planned. on private property (and no longer in use). Further extremely happy holiday season. Please remember The entire surface will need to be “chewed up” and re- up the road there is a long steep hill, just north of the it is OK to keep those warm feelings towards the deposited and then seal coated twice over the top. This is North Gowlland Harbour Rd., that has no indication rest of humanity throughout the entire year. There mainly due to the sub-grade falling away and many huge that there is a very steep drop off right next to the west is nothing seasonal about caring and compassion tree roots under the road causing more problems. Patching side of the road with a very narrow shoulder. At least for your fellow humans, here on Quadra Island and will continue until this can be completed. one local resident has gone off the edge into the ravine. right around the world. Love and peace to all of you MOTH agreed to try to fix the shoulder and to put for the year to come. Joyce Rd. - the end of the road was not seal coated up those white reflective posts all along that side of the when the rest of the work was done on the island. The road so that people will be warned of the danger. surface will be prepared for that process with grading and Highways issues... new material being put down with the intention to seal Seal Coated Roads - many people have mentioned coat in the next couple of years. Blind corners at Lighthouse the deterioration of the edges of the seal coated roads, Well, this seems to be the topic of interest for the past and Joyce and Joyce and Cape Mudge Rd. will be brushed especially at the north end, mainly due to heavy truck while... I have solicited your input and I have received a to improve visibility. traffic and the inadequate width of road. This will be great deal of input from all over the island. As it snows worked on with a new technique that sprays oil and outside my window right now, I can say that I have been gravel along the edges and then gets seal coated over to the ends of the roads all over the island during the Heriot Bay Rd. - Telephone Hill.. This entire stretch that. In the meantime, conventional patching will worst of it. I had reason to go to Granite Bay early this of road will require complete resurfacing and at that time, continue. morning and thought I might as well have a look at the MOTH agreed to widen the shoulders for a substantial Granite Bay Rd. - this road will get more material rest of the island while it was at its “worst” (most beautiful, walking/bike path for all you folks that make use of the side added to it so that the grading that is done will be actually!). I have to say, our intrepid Emcon Services guys of the road. I was very pleased to have them agree to this effective and last longer. More brushing and ditching were out there as early as I was and were methodically since it is a major shoulder improvement and paving. There is planned also, along with other areas of the island covering the island from one end to the other. We have a is another section of road near Smith Road that will need good crew and we are lucky to have them. Not all areas some serious resurfacing and then the entire section from There will also be a number of road sign can say the same. Rebecca Spit all the way to Pilot Rd. will be “chewed” and improvements throughout the island to make our roads safer to travel. That about wraps it up for So, on to the “road report”. I met with the Manager of recycled and widened where possible. This will be a major highways issues and I hope that all of you will see the Operations for the North Island District for the Ministry improvement and is a very dangerous stretch right now. It benefits in the very near future. But please be patient, of Transportation and Highways (MOTH), the Road will not happen overnight but in the next “Quadra cycle” since we are into winter and we also must wait our Superintendent for Emcon Services and our local Road which should be within the next two years. turn, having received major injections of capital in the Foreman for Emcon on Quadra Island and discussed all of Hope Spring Rd. - I did receive numerous calls on last year from MOTH. the safety issues on the island along with the Fire Chief, the this one, both for pothole repair and for lack of vision ambulance service, the RCMP and the bus drivers. for the intersection. The crew is now in the process of Tomorrow, I will travel to Victoria to meet with the Minister of Community Services, Ida Chong. We have In addition to this group meeting I had the pleasure hot patching all of the holes and the section of hill on a number of outstanding issues to discuss and I was of spending the day touring the entire island with the Hope Spring that is so bad. The line of sight problem fortunate to get this meeting prior to Christmas since MOTH and Emcon representatives on this past Friday. is an engineering problem with the road and we looked the legislature has adjourned. Right after that I will We went over ALL of the concerns that I have had at all options that could be achieved relatively simply. be in meetings for three days in Courtenay which will expressed to me in the past year and talked about the MOTH agree to put in “Limited Vision” signs leading include our Inaugural Board meeting. I will be running solutions and the timeline for solving the problems. I will up to the intersection and to keep it brushed back as far for the Chair of the Board once again. I have been the go through them below. as the topography will allow. They also said they would look at the speed limit. Anything more than this will Chair for the past three one-year terms. First of all, Pidcock Road. there has been an incredible be a major engineering task and will not happen in the So, as always, feel free to contact me at 285-3355 mess in front of the BC Packers property for some time due near future. between 8:30 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through to the environmental cleanup that was being conducted. Friday (not on weekends, please!), or fax me at The road was closed off and on for some time. We talked Van Orden’s corner - As you may have seen, the rock 285-3533 or email at [email protected] directly with the contractors that are doing the cleanup breaking has been in progress and the paving will take place anytime. and they agreed to open the road that very day and Emcon as soon as it can be done. The hydro pole still needs to be will keep the road surfaced throughout the winter and it moved back and they managed to put in two poles rather Respectfully submitted, will be paved in the spring. than necessitate the cutting down of the two big firs on Jim Abram the bluff. Another example of how accommodating these The hill up from the ferry: The lines will be redone folks have been. The vision and the road surface itself will Director, Discovery Islands - Mainland Inlets, when possible and reflective “cat’s eyes” will be installed on be increased considerably at this traditionally bad corner (Area J), RDCS the centre line to avoid the confusion about where the lanes due to this work. www.discoveryislander.ca 16 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 Michael Mascall Nominated As Green Candidate For The North 1sland Campbell River/Quadra/ Quadra Island’s Michael Mascall was need is to find our balance, our equilibrium Cortes Island nominated to be Green party candidate as humans in this ecosystem. The ecosystem for the North Island in the January federal is our economic security providing us with Ferry Advisory Committee election. He was the candidate in the 1993. food, shelter and clothing and we need to not What has changed since then? overdo it. The Green party takes this challenge Wednesday, December 14, 2005 Well the air and water pollution has seriously. We would like to know the carrying increased especially in the Georgia Strait capacity of North Vancouver Island. 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm basin where they cannot leave! There are The Greens support small business, 50% less old growth trees left on the North ecological responsibility, self-reliance and Quadra Community Hall Island. Large industries have collapsed: the communities. Then if you have mistakes, Port Hardy mine, Port Alice pulp mill, they are small mistakes not the large ones the Gold River pulp mill, the saw mills in identified above. It is time to break out being The Campbell River/Quadra/Cortes Islands Ferry Zeballos, Courtenay, Tahsis, and Campbell deferential and dependent on outside interests Advisory Committee is holding a meeting as noted River. Fletcher Challenge is no longer, the (are we really Britain’s Columbia resource?) to same with Canadian Pacific Forest Products, give us employment – we can do it ourselves above. Members of the public are welcome to Doman Lumber and MacMillan Bloedel and not wreck what we all value. We have the attend. and Weyerhauser Canada. All these closures food, we have the building materials, we have affected thousands of jobs in the North the renewable energy, we have the creative If you have any questions you wish to raise with Island. people. We just need a more friendly system the committee or with BC Ferries, please bring The rock fish in the Strait of Georgia within which to do it for ourselves. these to the attention of a committee member and the Vancouver Island Marmot have all The Greens are asking you, the people but disappeared. The salmon fisheries have to wake up and vote Green! In the last 12 prior to the meeting. If you wish to address the gone haywire, there are far fewer fishermen, years the Greens have gone from 1.6% of committee, please provide advance notice to the Atlantic salmon have been introduced into the vote voting Green to 12% today. Mascall meeting Chair, noted below. the Pacific in fish farms. is an articulate, well-educated person who Unmitigated resource extraction by multi- understands the system and its deficiencies. Agenda items for this meeting include: national interests with insatiable international He is willing to challenge the system to bring • Update, Quathiaski Cove Terminal master plan demand is a disaster. It leaves behind a about changes that would benefit us in North devastated ecosystem and unemployment Vancouver Island. You deserve someone who • Tachek; summer availability for Cortes so people have to move away. The economic, will speak up for you and your eco-system. social and environmental consequences are We do not have to be victims of the system. • Renewal of committee memberships huge as we all know. The rapidity of all this We can create our own system based on the change in our area is insane. If any candidate Green principles of: ecological responsibility, • Route reports or party had campaigned on this type of social justice, participatory democracy, sustai record would you vote them in? nability, pacifism and respect for diversity. We Minutes of committee meetings will be posted on just need more responsibility over our own the BC Ferries Web site at www.bcferries.com. The point is that this is predictable! It is backyard. The Green party can do this, with the same old box – we need to think outside you, in a fiscally responsible way. the box because the box is not working! The following persons may be contacted as Please feel free to contact Michael members of your ferry advisory committee: In fact, all the political parties except for the (250)285-2330 if you want to make a Green party base their approach on economic donation ( 75% is paid by the government Campbell River Les Lengyel (250) 923-8200 growth as if it is measure of health and well for donations up to $800) or volunteer in Quadra Island Michael Stahnke (250) 285-2830 being. It is NOT!!! Economic growth is like any way. cancer in that it consumes its host. What we Cortes Island Ralph Nursall (250) 935-6620

The meeting Chair is: - Gary Leitch, telephone (250) 978-1186, e-mail [email protected]. For more information, contact one of the committee members (above) or Ann Carpenter, Customer Relations Manager, Tel. (250) 890-7879, [email protected]. www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 17 from Reach for Unbleached

by Delores Broten Toxic Sludge Headed for Farmland!

hey are at it again! The BC government met all significant requirements of the OMRR.„ is proposing, after only 30 days internet Organic Matter Recycling Regulation Audit Report based consultation, to allow the almost 2003-2004, wlapwww.gov.bc.ca/vir/pp/mun/ uncontrolledT landspreading of pulp mill sludge, lime omrr_audit_03_04.pdf dregs, and fly ash (that’s the stuff out of the pollution When the Code of Practice is not working for control devices at the top of the stack - they catch sewage sludge, why expand the same failures to the pollution that now BC Environment wants to industrial waste like pulp mill sludge? spread on farmland.) This regulation gives industry cheap disposal of The Code of Practice requires testing for only its (often toxic) industrial waste by spreading it on 11 metals - worse than the last time out in 2000, farm and forest. when at least the sludge was required to be tested for all the compounds listed in the Contaminated The main problems with this Sites Act! Even then we protested that this was regulation are: inadequate because of the mix of compounds in pulp mill sludge: No one knows all of the contaminants Lack of knowledge of what really is in the in pulp mill sludge. We do know that it contains industrial waste which is proposed for spreading a variety of heavy metals, and chlorinated and on farmland. non-chlorinated benzenes and phenolics (PAH) Lack of testing and that the amount appears to vary from sample Lack of public notification and lack of public to sample. Nor does anyone know what the actual recourse environmental impacts of landspreading sludge are, because for almost 25 years, industry across North What few safeguards and standards there are �� America has been denying environmentalists‚ efforts insufficient, unenforceable and after-the-fact. �� to get some honest testing done. �� The new Code of Practice has no recourse for For more information about sludge and what we �� neighbours of the sludge site, does not require know about it, as well as the historical background �� records to be publicly available, and throws the to this issue in BC, see http://www.rfu.org/cacw/ �� if the application is to agricultural land or within pollutionSludge1.htm a drinking watershed. Even then, all the medical For the Government notice see: www.env.gov. health officer could do is request that the Regional bc.ca/epdiv/ema_codes_of_practice/soil_enhance. TAMARACK Environment Director add additional management html CONSTRUCTION standards. Looking at the few criteria the regulation does �� establish, the presentation may be called at best, WHAT TO DO disingenuous. The BC Statement Of Intentions Please email: [email protected] and �� For The Code Of Practice says: „Most of these your local MLA. Contact information is available numbers are consistent with the standards for at: www.legis.gov.bc.ca/mla/3-1-7.htm �� metals in fertilizers and supplements established If you can, please write to your local newspaper �� by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and adopted by the Canadian Council of Ministers of or any media you have access to. �� the Environment (CCME) Guidelines for Compost You can’t easily post your response on the �� Quality.„ government “consultation” page but you can email it to [email protected] �� However closer examination reveals that NONE of the metals levels meet the CCME standard for Fax: (250) 562-0628 CP: 4, 1462 Rockland unrestricted or agricultural use, and in the case of Avenue, Victoria, BC V8S 1W1 �� mercury the BC reg even exceeds by three times the BC Minister of Environment Barry Penner E- �� CCME maximum acceptable level for restricted mail: [email protected] �� use! Phone: 250 387-1187 Fax: 250 387-1356 The regulation proposes that sludge should be PO Box 9047 STN PROV GOVT Victoria BC handled in compliance with the Organic Matter V8W 9E2 �� Recycling Regulation, primarily intended for sewage sludge not industrial waste, but a ministry audit Reach for Unbleached, based on Cortes Island, works �� of 10 Vancouver island sewage sludge operations for a sustainable pulp and paper industry by making mills clean up and by promoting clean paper. established in 1984 in 2003-04 found that „Overall, none of the sites

www.discoveryislander.ca 18 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 Local Ski Guide Launch Rebuilding Better Quadra Island’s own Ryan and Molly Guldemond Join Quadra Island author and publisher Health & Vitality plus Debra-Jean Creelman are Philip Stone as he launches his latest in a series of guidebooks to adventure recreation on the “No state of health is beyond improvement west coast - Island Turns and Tours a guide to in this society, just people are!” Presenter “MOTHER” the thought-pop band based in backcountry skiing and snowboarding Strathcona Stephen Cochrane and his study and work in Vancouver. Park and Vancouver will be launched Thursday the natural health field over the years have led December 15th at Explore in Q-Cove between him to the following conclusions. “Rebuilding CBC Radio’s West Coast Performance raves: better health and vitality is possible in virtually 4 - 7 pm. “Smarty-pants lyrics, really tight all cases. Once a person knows how to live for harmonies, novel chord progressions... Stop by and chat with Philip and pick up a health then health is no longer just a matter Imaginative! Inventive! Super fun!” signed copy of this high quality book for yourself of chance but largely a matter of choice at and the winter recreationalists on your Christmas any age.” gift list. Hear for yourself. Mother’s Motivated by childhood health concerns, ﬁrst CD is for sale exclusively at the threat of disease recurrence in adulthood Book Bonanza, Ironwood Mall, Legion Craft Fair Thanks and the desire for healthy productive living, Campbell River. 250-286-8344 The Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion Branch 154, Stephen has been a lifelong student of health Quadra Island would like to extend a very sincere alternatives. He has overcome past, present thank you to all those persons who supported our health issues and hopes to avoid the future Searching for Results Christmas Craft and Bake Sale on November 19th health concerns that an individual can have from your web site? 2005. control over. A big thank you goes to the various crafters, Stephen believes his living food diet to be a vendors, bakers, Santa and his helpers, L.A. most important component of a health building organizers, prize donations, ticket sellers and Legion and health maintaining lifestyle. He will share members for their dedicated hard work to make thios a wealth of perspective when he speaks at the then get connected to event possible. upcoming Raw Food Potluck on December 18th. Come on out and listen to this natural www.quadraisland.ca A special thank you to Bruce and Bridget Oskam speaker and learn more about the principle of for setting up the tables and selling tickets and Marie healthy living. Stephen has been following these Quadra Island #1 Brown who came through it all in one piece...! ideas since 1988 and has never looked back. He Your time and energies to put on this special event invites everyone to pursue health, truth and Quadra Island visitor info #1 is sincerely appreciated! know these same liberating answers. Quadra Island galleries Our prize winners were: Xmas Food Hamper Stephen Cochrane will be speaking at the #1 - George Norman, Assorted Candles - Maha Price, Raw Food Potluck on Sunday December 18th Quadra Island real estate Car Kit - Bruce Oskam, The quilted cushion went from 5 to 7 pm (you don’t have to be a raw food #1 to Lois Norman. advocate to benefit from this informal talk). Quadra Island accommodation #1 - Denise Hamilton Potluck @ 5 pm, Speaker 5:30 pm suggested donation is $3. For further information call President Ladies Auxiliary 285-3827.

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Quadra Links Ltd., the group that has been working hard on the golf course initiative, are looking forward to teeing off on Quadra. With the rezoning of the property now in place, the next step for Quadra Links is to choose a golf course design and raise enough money to start construction. “We’re excited and also aware that this is a project that will take time and care. A golf course for Quadra Island will now be a reality, not a dream,” said Quadra Links president Keith Remfert over the phone on December 4. He noted that some island golfers keen to start playing their favourite game on Quadra got together on a recent wintry day to hit the fi rst few balls on the golf course property. “Th ey went out on a cold--albeit sunny--day, and stood on a plywood box covered in a piece of artifi cial turf to hit the fi rst unoffi cial balls on the site,” reported Keith. “Quadra Links and numerous other enthusiastic golfers on the island are looking forward to the challenges of construction.” Quadra Links is now in the process of considering a number of preliminary designs by golf course architect Ted Locke. “We have some architectural work on the table Woods Golf Course in Langley and Falls Golf for us to review and use as information for further Course in Chilliwack. According to a feasibility study “Th e topography allows for a design that requires fi nancing. We’ve been walking the property to see prepared for Quadra Links by Lorwal Golf & Turf less mounding, bunkering or large-scale creation of how the designs would work,” said Keith. Solutions Inc., Locke views the 157-acre Heriot Bay tee or green sites than most golf course projects. Th e Ted Locke’s previous design work includes Red Road property as one with immense potential. design he envisions incorporates the natural fl ow of the land and uses simple tee and green styles,” the report states. It goes on to say that by using the natural attributes of the property and its location, the end Blaine Smith Painting & Contracting product will accentuate the local features, rather than Serving all your residential and commercial needs. overwhelm them. “With ocean views, towering trees and sloping �� terrain it is not diffi cult to envision a scenic and �� challenging course on the site,” asserts the report. Keith acknowledged that the construction will be expensive, even though Quadra Links intends to try to keep costs down. Th e plan is to start with a 9-hole �� course, clubhouse, driving range, maintenance area, and parking lot. 20 years painting experience Seniors discount available After developing the business for two or three years, Quadra Links envisions expanding to an p. (250) 285-3045 c. (250) 202-6299 18-hole course. www.discoveryislander.ca 20 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 “It’s prudent to start with 9 holes, with the “Our best vision is to have the first 9 holes in anticipation of expanding. The design will lay out place and begin playing some golf in the summer more... Island Forum the full 18 holes. The first 9 holes will be targeted, of 2007. For that to happen, the major construction and the back 9 will be sketched in and accounted of the fairways and greens would have to take place for,” Keith explained. in the spring of 2006 in order to allow enough Say Your Peace Rough estimates put the cost of the first 9 holes and grow-in time.” On the issue of welcoming war resisters from the support facilities at between $1.5 to 2 million. Keith Quadra Links intends to employ local contractors, USA, I say: With Open Arms!”. noted that this stage of construction would account labour, and suppliers as much as possible in the I know that many of those who came to our for 60-70% of the total for an 18-hole course. construction of the course. island as conscientious objectors during the Vietnam Quadra Links is just starting the investigation “It’s a local project done by local people. That way War have contributed greatly to our island life. I into how to secure the required funding. Keith said we can all take pride in it,” Keith said. was born in B.C. so this is a homegrown Canadian response. the group is very interested in hearing from people The feasibility study indicates that this new who wish to participate in the project, financially or recreational facility on Quadra will be well used and There is no need to further clog the refugee in other ways, such as doing work in kind. appreciated. Course patrons will include Quadra line-up of desperate people escaping terror for their “We’re keen to have members of the community residents and their guests, tourists staying in island lives. Should there be a draft in the U.S., young participate in the vision of the golf course in a accommodations, and people living in the greater men and women coming across the border would number of ways. People interested in participating Comox-Strathcona region. The outlook is bright be handled separately and by a different department are encouraged to contact us to review the Quadra with retired baby boomers moving to the area in of government. this was done in the case of the ‘boat Links business plan.” growing numbers and increased tourism in BC, due people’, Yugoslavians and others. Some avid golfers have already been out cutting in part to the 2010 Olympics. And do not discount the probability of the brush on the site, and Quadra Links plans to erect a “We’ve been getting a lot of interest from the draft. recruiters in uniform are going into the high gate to provide secure access to the property. public asking us when the golf course will be ready. schools in the U.S. and even into elementary school to talk to the boys and girls about the advantages “We intend to hold more fun events on the site, We want to work with local hospitality providers to of joining up. And not random schools either but where we’ll hit some balls and cut trails through put together packages for their clients,” said Keith. in schools in poor neighbourhoods and amongst some of the thick brush. That way we can get The Quadra Island Golf Tournament, held at ethnic groups where the promise of payment for around more easily—and it keeps our enthusiasm Storries Creek, attracts between 35-100 participants higher education if they survive is dangled before up,” Keith said. annually. Keith noted that all those golfers and their them. recruiters are even allowed to hang out with friends are looking forward to the day when the event Quadra Links had two wells drilled in August the kids at lunchtime. 2005. The group is pleased to report that the wells is held on Quadra. Americans and Canadians of American were successful and the testing very satisfactory. To discuss participating in the golf course project origin, if your sons and daughters, gransons and or for general information, contact the Directors “We’re very happy to have good wells, although granddaughters need to get out of the U.S.A. to of Quadra Links: Keith Remfert (285-2485), Rod we anticipate having enough surface water stored avoid being drafted into the military, we welcome Clark (285-3849), Bill Pirie (285-3691), or Kelly in ponds to support the golf course. The ponds will them to Canada as conscientious objectors to war. double as features for the course.” Bodin (285-3428). Quadra Links can also be reached by e-mail: [email protected] In celebration of the birth of the Prince of Major construction work needs to wait until Peace. finances are in place, Keith affirmed. Joy Inglis Photo, left: A group of avid Quadra golfers hitting the first unofficial balls at the Quadra Links site. L - R Wally Ziekler, Peter Calverley, Don Doolittle, Barry Hatelt, Joe Duprey, Peter Chenier, Ronnie Rombough, and Rod Clark. Photo courtesy of Rod Clark.

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by Steven Halliday H2O to H

hen thinking about a country, its name alone can evoke very a major predilection for record keeping around 1,000AD or so; they consequently vivid images in ones mind. Think Bermuda, and warm seas possess a more complete genealogical history of their people than any other nation. and white beaches flashes to mind for many. Think Ireland, They also have a very homogenous society, in-migration being very rare. This W and rolling green fields probably appear. So I would think caused a very smart scientist from Iceland to realize the value of those records - when more than a few people would envision a rather unpleasant coupled with patient medical histories - in doing biogenetic research for various environment when thinking of Iceland. Rock, ice, more rock. That sound pharmaceutical companies. The concept intrigued me when I first learned about it about right? And for a large part of the world’s 18th largest island (by the way, some 5 or 6 years ago, so I invested in the company. To avoid any accusation of stock Vancouver Island is number 42!) that is relatively true – the country is largely touting I’ll not name the company, but it is doing relatively well in an uncrowded uninhabitable, with only 1% forest coverage and less than that in arable land. field of research. I have since come to realize that Iceland generates a lot of “out of But I surprised my wife when I stated that Iceland should be on our list of the box” thinking that has enormous potential benefit to the rest of world, assuming places I would like to visit. This column will attempt to explain why and we are wise enough to follow their lead. hopefully dispel her thoughts that I’d lost my mind. In particular, were Canada to devote a decent sum to research and development of First, some trivia about Iceland. The home of the oldest parliament in our own geothermal resources, we too could dramatically reduce our dependence on the world, (the Althing, founded in 930AD) the country is very lightly inhabited fossil fuels. Iceland is investing $7 billion into Icelandic New Energy, the consortium with just under 300,000 residents. It was formerly a possession of Denmark, and developing their hydrogen conversion project; setting aside the obvious environmental has been fully independent since 1944. Iceland has no military, though it does have benefits, the government and other corporate investors expect a return on their a small Coast Guard, which kicked some serious butt during the two “Cod Wars” investment in a relatively short time. In contrast, Canada annually subsidizes our with Britain in 1893 (with Denmark’s help) and (on their own) in 1972. About two- fossil fuel industry to the tune of $1.6 billion, even while that industry is rolling in thirds of the population live in the capital Reykjavik on the southwest coast. Iceland profit. Government funding of alternative energy research is far less than it should lies just below the Arctic Circle, and so has weather very similar to our northern be - we have vast potential. When asked what Canada could do to work towards territories, explaining Icelander’s preference to live in the south. Iceland is known as an oil free future, Maria Maack of the Icelandic hydrogen project “rolled her eyes in a youthful and hard partying country, in spite of the fact that alcohol is frighteningly disgust, declaring: “You have solar! You have wind! You have hydro! Many countries expensive, and the country only repealed it’s prohibition of beer in 1989. March 1st have geothermal power too, but they are just waiting for the world to run out of oil of every year is Beer Day in celebration of that momentous event. Prices in Iceland before they do anything about it.” are very high for anything imported, which The same article I quote above Water( is pretty much everything - except fish. But to Burn – Arno Kopecky – The Walrus something in Iceland is cheap…really cheap. December/January 2006) goes on to quote That would be heat and hot water, which is Mory Ghomshei, head of the Canadian supplied to 87% of the population though a ...finally, who could Geothermal Energy Association (CGEA) vast geo-thermal harvesting and distribution – “All of the countries around the Pacific system. Rim have developed their geothermal Iceland is an un-submerged part resist visiting a land power except Canada…in the Philippines, of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge of underwater about 25% of the total electric power mountains and is volcanically very active, that actually celebrates capacity is geothermal”. He also points hence the abundance of geysers (actually an out that British Columbia has known Icelandic word) and consequent geo-thermal geothermal potential to produce about capacity. The country also generates about Beer Day? 3,000 megawatts; more than enough to 17% of its electricity using geo-thermal power the Greater Vancouver region. A methods, with the balance coming primarily colleague of Ghomshei’s at the CGEA states from hydroelectric dams. But Iceland still “It’s simple enough to drill a well…anything imports 14 million barrels of oil per year, and from thirty to fifty meters down will provide has been working steadily to reduce that dependence. In fact, the present energy as much as 70% of the heating requirements of your home. With today’s energy policy of Iceland calls for the country to be oil-free no later than 2050, and they plan prices, by installing heat-pump geothermal technology, you can recover your costs to do that by converting to a hydrogen-cell fuelled economy. Making hydrogen is in anything from five to fifteen years. From then on it’s free”. As I said earlier, in relatively easy…you just need water (H2O) and a bunch of electricity. (NOTE – H2O Iceland, those former Vikings tend to think out of the box – and then take action. refers to 2 parts hydrogen “H” to 1 part oxygen “O”) So Iceland is working to create Canada needs to do the same. the infrastructure to generate the needed electricity using their surplus of geothermal I greatly enjoyed living in Canada’s Yukon for a few years, but Whitehorse is well to energy. Their government has made deals with Daimler/Ballard Power to provide the south of Iceland’s latitude and the region is not denuded of trees, as happened in hydrogen powered vehicles, Shell Oil to build the needed hydrogen filling stations, Iceland’s past – they are now replanting the forests that once covered 25% to 40% of and Norsk Hydro of Norway is building the electrolyzing equipment necessary to the island. So I’m fascinated by the thought of visiting Iceland, during the appropriate create fuel by extracting hydrogen from water. The country’s estimated annual need season of course. I want to experience first-hand a country so dynamic and forward for hydrogen is 100,000 metric tonnes. They have 10 times the necessary energy thinking, and in addition there is some magnificent scenery to be enjoyed. I can available to create that amount…from beneath the ground…for free. also check up on my Icelandic investment while I’m there. And finally, who could Icelanders live in one of the world’s most literate societies, and developed resist visiting a land that actually celebrates Beer Day? www.discoveryislander.ca 22 Discovery Islander 358 December 9th, 2005 Island Tides Classifieds Pacific Standard Time For Quathiaski Cove SERVICES Dec. 9 - 22 Two Boys Stone Masonry 09 04:11 2.0 6.6 Friday 11:39 4.5 14.8 Specializing in stone arches, interior REAL ESTATE 19:45 2.1 6.9 features, walls, exterior facades, For Sale: 5.7 acres, end Spruce Drive, driveway pillars, stone walls, fireplaces. 10 00:31 3.1 10.2 from Cedar Drive, Smiths Road, forested, New to Quadra Island keen to get Saturday 05:02 2.5 8.2 mixture of Fir, Hemlock, Alder, relatively to work! Call 285-3811 or email: 12:14 4.5 14.8 level, gentle slope to the west, borders on [email protected] 20:27 1.6 5.2 40-acre grazing property. dug well, once approved for septic field. Sign on tree. 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