Get Ready for Lift-Off, Quadra – It’S May Day 2018 and the Theme Is LOVE! Pages 14 & 15

ISSUE 678 MAY 11, 2018 • CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF SERVICE discoveRy ISLANDER

Get ready for lift-off, Quadra – it’s May Day 2018 and the theme is LOVE! Pages 14 & 15

Photo: Don Mottershead COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Emergency Preparedness Week Annual Broom Quadra Island in Campbell River: A Fireside Chat Pull, Rebecca Spit Outdoor Club Part 1: 2017 Wildfire Review with Mark Petrovcic from BC Wildfire Spring is here again and itʼs time to Upcoming Events Service: An in-depth review of the effects of the 2017 wildfire season, the pull a little broom. And indeed it The summer schedule is coming worst wildfire season in BC’s history. is literally ʻlittleʼ now after twelve together very quickly, thanks Part 2 : FireSmart Principles with Henry Grierson from Strategic years of attention. On the down to the enthusiasm of our trip Natural Resources: Homeowners can take simple steps to reduce wildfire side, a lot of little plants have coordinators. There are already impacts on properties and within our community. Learn more about sprouted during the past year and nearly 20 trips confirmed for the the unpredictable nature and unique challenges and obstacles in fighting would happily grow very big in summer. Here are the upcoming wildfires – and practical, proactive ways to reduce the risk of wildfire in one or two years. So a lot of little events for May and June: Campbell River and region. stuff needs pulling. That old seed Monday to Thursday: Join us on Thursday May 10th, 6.30 to 8.30pm, at the Tidemark Theatre, bed is very long-lived indeed. 14–17 MAY Hiking on Cortes Island 1220 Shoppers Row, Campbell River. Admission is free. Questions? This year we are doing things Wednesday: Caving with Contact Strathcona Regional District at 250.830.6702 differently. Mr. Sheldon Etheridgeʼs 23 MAY Bill in the Sayward area Grade 3 and 4 classes will be joining Tuesday-Wednesday: us and hopefully some parents 29–31 MAY Camping and kayaking at Main you, or wish to learn more about too. Helping clear one invasive Al-Anon Family Lakes Provincial Park Alcoholics Anonymous: visit species from Rebecca Spit Park Wednesday: Kayak Groups www.cr-aa.ca or call 250.287.4313 will be a hands-on nature project 6 JUNE courses on rescue and Greenland Al-Anon Family Groups are a for Campbell River and area AA. for the children. The aim is to learn paddling taught by Doug Taylor fellowship of relatives and friends Meetings are held on Quadra about conservation and the local Thursday: VHF course of alcoholics who share their Island Friday night at 8pm and ecosystem. Rest assured, parents, 7 JUNE taught by Lionel Botting experience, strength and hope Monday night at 7pm at the Cape no slave labour is involved! Wednesday Hiking to in order to solve their common Mudge United Church. Distinguishing between broom, 13 JUNE Surge Narrows problems. We believe alcoholism snowberry, red huckleberry, rose Wednesday: Kayaking at is a family illness and the changed and cherry will be the trick. 20 JUNE Open Bay and Village Bay attitudes can aid recovery. So come and enjoy an hour or Smart Recovery Monday–Thursday: Come and join us in the two at our lovely Park and lend a 25–28 JUNE Smart Recovery a weekly Camping and kayaking from Shark Children’s Centre, on Tuesday helping hand. We do need hands. confidential and facilitated support Spit evenings at 7.30pm. Everyone This year it will be on a week-day group is changing its location and The details for these trips can welcome. to accommodate the children. time. Starting Thursday 15 March, be found at: qioutdoorclub.org/ Everyone is welcome. Bring meetings will be from 12.30 pm to schedule-summer-2018/ gloves, it makes pulling easier. 2.00 pm in the Boardroom at the Remember to contact the Join us 9:45am to 11:45am Connect with AA Community Centre. Registration coordinator several days in Wenesday May 16. Where: Meet Is drinking costing you more not necessary. Donations welcome advance of the trip if you are at the parking lot before the boat than money? If you want to stop but not required. Contact Laura: interested in participating. drinking and need to find AA near [email protected] ramp. Info: Carol 3157 Riki 2640

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PAGE 2 www.discoveryislander.ca ISSUE 678 • MAY 11, 2018 THE ISLAND CALENDAR Day to Day The Regulars Friday, May 11 Mondays • Theatre Quadra – Take Ten 6:30pm QCC AA, Big Book Study, 7pm Quadra United Church • Live music – Blackberry Wood at the HBI Pub 9pm Tuesday s Saturday, May 12 Folkdancing, QCC, 7:30–9:30 pm, 285.3849. • Quadra Children’s Centre Garage Sale 10–2pm • Theatre Quadra – Take Ten 6:30pm QCC Wednesdays What’s Happening • Book launch with Sarah Cox at QCC Room 3 at 7pm 1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1–2pm • Roots-Folk Trio, Herons at HBI. To reserve 285.3322 Prayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7pm at Quadra Island Poker Night, Quadra Legion, Heriot Bay 7:30pm Sunday, May 13 Hand Drum Jam, 7:30 pm Upper Realm, Q Cove Community Centre • Take Mom to Brunch at Herons! 8:30am–1pm, reserve Thursdays THIS WEEKEND MAY 11 to 13 Tuesday, May 15 SMART Recovery group 12:30 – 2:00 pm, Boardroom, • Quadra Links Public Information Meeting, QCC 6–8pm QCC, open to anyone over 19. FRIDAY 10:30 Friday Painters; 7 Theatre Quadra Wednesday, May 16 Fridays presents: The Take 10 Ten Minute Play Festival • Annual Broom Pull, Rebecca Spit 9:45–11:45am Alcoholics Anonymous, 8pm Quadra United Church SATURDAY 7 Theatre Quadra presents the Take 10 • UofQ Listen to Your Body Talk: HBI Pub, 7pm Ten Minute Play Festival; 7 Sierra Quadra presents: • Red Haven at the Legion, doors at 9pm, $10 Saturdays Breaching the Peace book launch, upstairs in Room 3 Farmers Market in Quathiaski Cove 10 am–2pm Friday, May 18 Meat Draw, Quadra Legion, Heriot Bay 5 pm • Live music – Roadside Rattle at the HBI Pub 9pm THIS WEEK MAY 14 to 18 Open Mic with Mo, 9pm at the HBI pub Wednesday, May 23 MONDAY 10 Yoga with Josephine; 10 Parents & • UofQ The Other Side of Every Coin, HBI Pub, 7pm Sundays Buddhist Meditation, 10 am, Upper Realm, Q Cove Tots; 1 Sing for Pure Joy; 5:15 Yoga with dood; 7 May Thursday, May 24 Family Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30am Queen Speech Contest • Rick Fines at Herons, 5:30pm seating, call to reserve Quadra Sunday Painters, 11am–2pm, 285.3390 TUESDAY 9 Yoga with Brenda; 10 Parkinsons • Public Meeting 7pm at QCC: Keeping QIMC Open Quadra Island United Church, 11am service, Support Group; 1 Mosaics; 5 Yoga with Trinity 285.3163 Saturday, May 26 WEDNESDAY • MAY DAY!!! Rebecca Spit, parade starts at 10 am 9:30 Yoga with Trinity; 1 Living Life to the Full; 7 Climbing Wall THURSDAY 9 Yoga with Brenda; 10 Parents and/or NEXT DI DEADLINE: Monday, May 21 @ 7pm Tots & Parents Yoga; 12:30 SMART Recovery; 5 Yoga with Trinity; 6 Quadra Links Public Info Meeting/ Open House FRIDAY 10:30 Friday Painters

NEXT WEEKEND MAY 19 and 20

SUNDAY 11:30 Geshi Yong Dong (Room 3)

NEXT WEEK MAY 21 to 25

MONDAY 10 Yoga with Josephine; 1 Sing for Pure Joy; 5:15 Yoga with dood TUESDAY 9 Yoga with Brenda; 9 Quilters; 1 Mosaics; 5 Yoga with Trinity WEDNESDAY 1 Living Life to the Full; 7 Climbing Wall THURSDAY 9 Yoga with Brenda; 10 Parents and/or Tots & Parents Yoga; 12:30 SMART Recovery; 5 Yoga with Trinity; 7 Public Meeting: Keeping the Quadra Island Medical Clinic Open FRIDAY 10:30 Friday Painters

ISSLAYOUT-1.inddUE 678 • 1MAY 11, 2018 www.discoveryislander.ca16-04-18 11:12 AM PAGE 3 discove R y ISLAND FORUM: FIRE PREVENTION ISLANDER Dear Fire Chief Sharon Clandening & Trustees of As we drive to our ISSUE 678 South Quadra Island Fire Department: summer home at Copper Bluffs, 11 MAY, 2018 This letter is written on behalf of concerned residents of Quadra we see the sign on Hyacinthe Bay Publisher/Editor Philip Stone Island. We appreciate your meeting (scheduled for May 7) to discuss Road that notifies us that we are Guest Editor Robyn Budd alternative approaches to our island’s current Fire Prevention leaving the South Quadra Island Fire District. The DI is published every two weeks. strategies as recommended in Strathcona Regional District (SRD) staff Our current edition and upcoming reports from Dave Leitch (Chief Administrative Officer, SRD) dated Nov On May 2nd we attended a very deadlines are online: 29, 2017. informative meeting to discuss www.discoveryislander.ca Please be advised that on Wednesday, May 2nd more than 50 the fire protection north of the CONTACT US residents from seven neighbouring communities (Copper Bluffs, Upshur, line that the sign above marks. It Granite Bay, Open Bay, Village Bay, Bold Point and Surge Narrows) email [email protected] was very well attended and there met together with our Regional Director, Jim Abram to discuss the was much concern expressed by phone 250 285 2234 vulnerability of our communities in the event of fire. Jim clearly outlined islanders who are excluded from mail PO Box 280 Quathiaski Cove the mandates of the agencies (Coastal Fire and South Quadra Fire any fire protection that might be BC V0P 1N0 Protection District) currently involved in fire prevention and fire-fighting provided to residents south of the office 701 Cape Mudge Road on Quadra Island. demarcation line. hours Monday – Thursday Residents voiced their growing concerns re: the upcoming fire We fully appreciate that much 10am to 4pm season and the immediate need for appropriate regulations and fire- additional infrastructure would be fighting support. Our communities support these SRD staff report Opinions expressed in this magazine required to provide fire protection recommendations and alternatives in the report of Nov 29, 2017: are those of the contributors and are for the whole of Quadra Island. • The Improvement District extend its boundaries to include the not the views of the publisher. We learned on May 2nd, however, remainder of Quadra Island and therefore bring all properties under the that the south island imposes its jurisdiction of its open burning regulations. SUBMISSION GUIDELINES open fire bans independent of • Transition the responsibility for fire protection services on Quadra We welcome items for publica- the north island which comes tion on subjects of interest to the Island to the Regional District and concurrently expand the service to include all of Quadra Island. under a different jurisdiction. We Discovery Islands community. learned that it is usual for the south Here are a few guidelines: Furthermore, our communities support the cooperation of firefighting agencies (Coastal Fire & South Quadra Fire Protection District) island to impose such fire bans • 300 words is an ideal length for substantially earlier than those community announcements. to respond to wildfires on both public and private property. All firefighters know that the longer a fire burns, the bigger it gets. We imposed for the north island. This • Articles do not need to be sent as need rapid response and containment to protect the whole island. implies that the fire danger is less in attachments. Simply send the text In addition, on August 9, 2017, a petition with 523 signatories was the north than in the south. in the body of your email. presented to Strathcona Regional District’s board meeting. Included If the south, with detailed local • Canadian spelling is preferred. with the petition submission was a document with a list of other knowledge of its current fire risks, • Please use the title of your item comprehensive recommendations from Quadra Island residents. decides to invoke a ban, then surely in the email subject line. We get a Our north island communities have been fighting fires on our own for a similar ban should be invoked in lot of items called 'DI Article'. decades. However, climate change with increasingly high temperatures the north. The risks from logging • Remember to include credits and wind, combined with greater tourism, forestry and residential and camping are far greater in the and captions for photos & artwork. density dictates an innovative, all inclusive 2018 Action Plan. north, implying that such timing WHILE EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO INCLUDE We are entering fire season and we need solutions NOW! If the North should be the other way around, or ALL ITEMS SUBMITTED, ERRORS AND Island is unprotected, the WHOLE ISLAND is at risk. We trust you will at least the same. ACCIDENTAL OMISSIONS MAY OCCUR. do what is best for ALL of Quadra Island. Thank you for your service, We learned of the political and – Lucretia Schanfarber & Dalyce Dogterom bureaucratic complexity of the GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS whole issue, so we leave the actual Are available for delivery in Canada solution to better informed people the season. Add to that the tourist by mail $90 for 12 months As concerned residents such as yourselves. of Quadra Island, we are very season, where people, unaware of Local Voluntary Subscriptions are Please resolve the fire ban supportive of any initiative the dangers, venture off the beaten timing differential on an urgent welcome to help support the DI, that is seeking to address the path to seek wilderness. While out basis. South and north are one suggested: $30 per calendar year vulnerabilities that we as north walking around our area, we have island, the line is not a firebreak! Find more details online at islanders face in regards to fire. come across countless fire pits in – John and Susan Willson www.DiscoveryIslander.ca The notion that the north of the woods. We can only hope that COPYRIGHT 2017 Quadra Island is a separate fire these predated the fire ban season. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED district from the south does not Protecting our island is be addressed immediately as we matter to a fire, so therefore we imperative. Protecting the north enter fire season. We believe that NEXT DEADLINE do not agree that they should be island is fundamental to this, as all Quadra Islanders want the best 7pm Monday, May 21 handled separately. Fire is a huge with the large area of wilderness for our island, and trust that our for publication on concern to us, as we see how is an area, any fire started here concerns will be addressed, for Friday, May 25 tinder dry the forests and our will multiply at a pace impossible the good of us all. bluffs become, even this early in to keep up with. This needs to – Barb & Janne Heinonen

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I have been living in We are writing in support is essential not only for the simultaneously. Granite Bay since 1978 and we of the letter from Lucretia safety of the areas north of the Because this is an island-wide have successfully handled a Schanfarber and Dalyce Dogterom current jurisdiction but also problem, exacerbated by longer, number of small fires and two regarding fire protection on for the ultimate safety of the hotter and drier summers, large ones over that 40-year span. Quadra Island, specifically as it south island as well. It seems a there is an urgent need to have However, climate change has relates to Open Bay. We base our foregone conclusion that wildfires an emergency preparedness stepped in, and we are also getting concern on the following facts : that begin in the north island, plan in place that reflects the more campers and tourists up • A forest fire can travel up to left unchecked, will grow large requirements of the entire here. Last year I had to tell a 10km an hour through dense, enough to engulf the south island. Fire protection needs to be man to extinguish his fire – he uninterrupted fuel; Island as well, and will become coordinated island wide in order complained, but put the fire out • The most likely source of a increasingly impossible to contain. to be effective. Fire bans need to when I pointed out that there was human-caused fire in the north The cooperation of the fire- be synchronized. a province-wide ban on campfires. end of Quadra is campers/partiers fighting agencies of Coastal Many property owners in the We in north Quadra need to be at the Main Lakes Provincial Park; Fire and the South Quadra Fire north end of Quadra have shown a included in all fire bans that are • Open Bay is approximately 4km Protection district to respond willingness to invest in firefighting issued in south Quadra. Any fire as the crow flies from the Park; to wildfires on both public and equipment compatible with that of that threatens us also threatens the • Open Bay residents, given the private property is essential for the the Fire Department in the south. whole island. The fires of 1925/26 only roads out, would not have well-being of the entire Island. As We are your eyes on the ground, proved that! enough time to escape a forest fire the challenges of global climate so to speak, in case of a wild fire. – Chris Toulmin that began in the Park; change and the continued increase But we need help in devising a • The other most likely human- in residential density and forestry safety net for inhabitants and the Land Act: Notice of Intention caused source is from beach fires activity encroach, solutions to technical assistance to make sure to Apply for a Disposition of from illegal campers and partiers the problems of fire protection that small fires can be snuffed Crown Land. Take notice that at the Open Bay beach. and safety become increasingly before they threaten all of us. Mariner Properties Ltd. from Quadra At the very minimum, we must imperative. We were given a break last Island, BC has applied to the Ministry be included in the Open Fire bans, – Donald R. Davis summer. Although Quadra had of Natural Resource Operations affording us at least some measure a few smaller fires, they were and Rural Development (FLNRO), of jurisdictional protection. skillfully controlled, while the Campbell River Resource District, – Valerie and Allard van Veen History has a way of BC Interior went up in smoke. repeating itself, as do forest fires! for an amendment to existing Lease You can't say we didn't get a fair Please remember that the 0198358 – Commercial Marina warning. This can happen here division of the island of Quadra situated on provincial Crown land Thanks for meeting to and it will happen whether we into north and south is a purely located at Heriot Bay, Quadra Island. discuss Quadra Island’s Fire are prepared or not. What excuse arbitrary border that will not be The Land File Number that has been Prevention strategies. We have will you have if we don't have respected by any fire, no matter established for this application been very concerned for a number a coordinated, comprehensive where on the island it originates. is 1414782. Written comments of years about the vulnerability of proactive plan in place? It is folly of the worst sort to think concerning this application should be our property to the devastation Sincerely, that the south is safe because it directed to the Land Officer, Ministry a wildfire could bring. Our next – Tonya Khan, Cory Brimblecombe, has a fire department capable of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource door neighbor’s house burned to and Evelyn Sawatzky of serving several house fires Operations and Rural Development the ground last December, and at 370 South Dogwood St, Campbell the entire Bold Point community River, BC V9W 6Y7, or emailed to: was very fortunate in that the rainy New to Quadra? The Discovery Islands Chamber of Forests.CampbellRiverDistrictOffice@ weather prevented a forest fire Commerce and local businesses welcome you with a gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received from erupting from that calamity. gift bag. Contact Judy at 285.2150 by FLNR up to 30 days from the date Had that fire occurred in the of the first ad. FLNR may not be able summer months, the resulting to consider comments received after destruction would have been Spring is here! this date. 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Geshe YongDong New Iyengar Yoga Class Post Secondary Geshe YongDong, a Buddhist monk from Tibet, Stretch out your muscles with dood at 5.15 to Financial Awards will be giving a talk on Quadra Island. The topic 6.45pm Monday evenings at QCC. Class is open TheQuadra Island Legion Ladies Auxiliary is is “Healling the Body, the MInd & Spirit”. Geshe to all levels including beginners – no previous accepting applications for two Post Secondary is a very popular speaker and he only comes to experience is necessary. Iyengar yoga uses monetary awards. The Kay Dubois Memorial Quadra three times a year. supported poses to address correct alignment Scholarship is given to veterans’ descendants Geshe will be speaking in the upstairs room at when stretching which makes it accessible to all entering their first year of further education. the Quadra Community Centre from 11:30am to levels of flexibility, and is an aid to recovering The Marilyn Lamb Award will be given to an 1:15pm on Sunday, May 20th. Please consider from injuries (both long and short term). $15 individual who is or will be enrolled in a medical donating 10 or 20 dollars or more because all drop in or 5 class pass $60. Give your body a field of education. the money goes to Geshe YongDong and it’s break and make a positive start to your week! Please submit a formal request to Box 129, his only source of income. All expenses (room Heriot Bay, BC V0P 1H0 or email to bill_barb@ rental, refreshments, etc.) are paid for by our telus.net stating why you should be chosen. The local Buddhist Meditation Group. Call Steve or closing date for applications is May 31st, 2018. Danielle at 285.3323 for more information. Horses on the Roads! Please slow down and go around horses being ridden along Quadra’s roads. The good weather is here and horse riders want to get out and Hand Drum Jam enjoy this Island like everyone else. We often Climbing Wall Come join the Hand Drum Jam. Beginners are have to travel on the main roads to connect with Wednesdays to May 30th (excluding May 9th), welcome. Extra drums are available if you need our favourite trails. Horses are flight animals if from 7–9pm. Must have a minimum of 6 adults one. Come to Spirit Books upstairs in Q Cove they are spooked, so please be mindful when registered to run, so please pre-register. on Wednesday nights from 7:30pm to 9pm. passing them, by going wide around. Cyclists, Anthonie PJ will facilitate climbing sessions Suggested donation is only 5 dollars. Call Steve please let us know you are coming up behind by on the QCC Climbing Wall. These sessions are Moore at 285.3323 for more info. saying a simple hello. Safety for everyone is our focused as adult climbing sessions, with no number one priority. Happy Spring. experience necessary. Learn basic climbing skills or hone your expertise on the warm, dry comfort of QCC’s indoor wall so that you will Buddhist Meditation be ready to get outside on Quadra’s rocks this Join us for a 45 minute silent meditation every Find your way summer! This is a drop-in type class but all Sunday at 10am at Spirit Books upstairs in around online... attendees must preregister and sign a waiver Q Cove. Everyone is welcome to experience with QCC. Cost: $10 per person to pre-register, the beauty of this simple practice. Free or by QuadraIsland.ca plus a drop in fee of $5/ session. Info: QCC, donation. Call Steve or Danielle at 285.3323 for info. 250.285.3243

Market Music Local musicians will be playing at the upcoming Saturday Market. The music happens from 10am to lunch time. Willow, a four piece women’s group, performs on May 12th. Roadside Rattle, a Campbell River folk group, rocks the market on May 19th. Finally, the Hal Douglas Trio plays on May 26th. Please make generous donations to our local musicians when you visit the Market.

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Take Ten: A Tantalizing Sierra Quadra Welcomes Troop of Ten Minute Sarah Cox May 12 Please join award-winning environmental Tidbits journalist Sarah Cox for the Quadra launch Theatre Quadra returns to the Community of her new book, Breaching the Peace: The Centre stage on Friday and Saturday, May 11th Site C Dam and A Valley’s Stand Against Big May 26 - Spring Horserace and 12th with its fourth annual presentation Hydro. Sarah has made several presentations to of short plays. Join us for lots of great theatre Quadra islanders in the past. She was a keynote June 15 - Horserace in snappy small packages. Doors open 6.30, speaker at the Save the Heart of Quadra Parks June 16 - 18 Hole Mixed Open performance starts at 7. celebration at Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge several Tickets at Inspirations and Works of H'Art, years ago. She was also invited as guest speaker July 7 - Summer Horserace the Music Plant (Campbell River) and at the for Sierra Quadra in 2016 and 2017 in her role as July 21 - Seafoodfest door. Adults, $15, students $10, children 12 and acting executive director for the Sierra Club of Aug 25 - Rod Clark Memorial under $5. Friday evening is more suitable for BC. Sarah is presently the legislative reporter for families and youth, while Saturday brings more DeSmog Canada. Sept 7 - Fall Horserace adult content, but most plays will appear both On May 12 she will not only be launching Sept 22 - 18 Hole Business Challenge nights. her new book but will also be giving important Oct 13 - Ironman & Ironmaiden updates on the economic and environmental consequences of the construction of the Site C Dam. Quadra Community Centre, Room 3, 7pm. Refreshments available. Children's Centre Garage Sale May 12 Have you been doing some spring cleaning? Photo: Don Mottershead Hoping to find a new home for all that stuff you no longer need? Well, you are in luck. The Quadra Children's Centre Garage Sale is coming up and we are looking for donations of Minks on Rat Patrol! quality used items. Bring your previously loved I wish to bring your attention to the amazing items and drop them off on the back deck at little native wild animal you may see on our the Children's Centre any time before Friday, islands, the mink. The mink is a member of the Preschool Program May 11. Please no skis, clothes, televisions or weasel family (mustelids) and like its relatives computer equipment. For 2.5 to 5 years the weasel, stoat, ferret, wolverine, fisher, and (Toilet training not required) If you are looking for some great deals come martin the mink is a ruthless, bloodthirsty killer. This is bad news for chickens, unfortunately, join us for the Garage Sale on Saturday, May 12 Quadra Kids but can be good news for people with a rat from 10 to 2. Sales are by donation. All proceeds problem. When a mink finds a population of rats go to support early care and learning in our school age program community. This is a major fundraiser for the in a shed or a house, unless disturbed the mink For 6 to 11 years will settle in there until it has killed every rat, Children's Centre and we appreciate all the great which usually doesn’t take long. But mink are community support we receive each year. See Find us online shy animals and easily frightened away by people you there! quadrachildrenscentre.weebly.com and dogs. Several people on Quadra during this past winter had wild mink doing their rodent- 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. control work for them, for free, before dogs Monday to Friday and/or people frightened away the mink and I had to be called to finish off the surviving rats. 250-285-3511 Mink are great rat controllers. Please bear this in Please inquire about government subsidies mind if you have been thinking of mink as only a pest. – Greg Ross, Quadra Island’s rat-catcher and Find out rodent-controller when the DI is posted online

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HAVING RETURNED FROM A SHORT HOLIDAY, I WILL TRY TO FILL YOU Threatened Closure of Quadra Island in on Regional District business. This has been the busiest April / May that Medical Centre and What We Can Do any Director can remember. I suspect it is a function of our growth in each Community Health Forum Thursday May 24th at 7pm and every area. There have even been periods when I could not take the time to write a Director’s Report due to too many other activities taking place. at the Community Centre Many meetings have been attended in many cities and all of them effect us Our island will face the loss of two physicians in the next few months. directly or indirectly. Requests for meetings on the island, while being time Physician recruitment has been challenging, as the doctor or doctors consuming, also point to more interest and involvement in our area. That coming to Quadra would need to own and run a clinic, as well as practice is a great thing. When I ran for my first time for elected office, I let people medicine. Many doctors prefer to avoid business management. It’s not know that it was because I wanted to see more community control over local what they trained for or are inclined to do. We may not be able to find a issues and more community involvement in those issues. Our community doctor who is interested in taking over the Quadra Island Medical Clinic. is responding! This is very satisfying and it is involving people in everything If QIMC closes, we will also lose our Nurse Practitioner position, lab and from senior's housing to bike paths to garden clubs and more. We are mental health services now housed at QIMC, as well as our outreach clinic becoming a more vibrant community and we need to keep it up. on Read Island for the Surge Narrows community. Unfortunately, while My focus for so many years has been on things like ferries and roads and Dr. Graham is supportive, Harbourside Medical Clinic does not have the connectivity and we are finally seeing some results on all fronts. We now need space to accommodate more services than they already provide. Other to turn our focus in a big way to providing living wage jobs and affordable island communities have come together to find solutions to maintain or housing for the younger generation. These are my priorities and I look forward create health resources for themselves. A group of islanders is looking to working with all of you to put forward ideas on how to make this happen. it into answers, including the possible formation of a not for profit society is essential if we want a vibrant, resilient multi-generational community. to assume management of QIMC. Please join us to share ideas and discuss We are finally wrapping up the final pieces of solutions to avoid the loss of health services. SEWER AND PATHWAYS the sewer extension project and already have others asking to be included. it seems that the benefits of the project are being realized by more and more people. I still have discussions to enter into with the Chief and Council of the Public Information Meeting Cape Mudge Band regarding the connection of Cape Mudge Village. This Quadra Links Limited is pleased to host an open house at the Quadra addition would be beneficial to the environment and to the people living in Island Community Centre from 6 to 8pm on May 15, 2018. The meeting the Village as well as the rest of the sewer district residents. Part of the sewer will provide information on a proposed 17 lot, 65 acre strata subdivision extension included a pathway along Harper Road to provide safe access off at 950 Heriot Bay Road and the associated amendment to the Official of the road portion. That has taken longer than anticipated due to receiving Community Plan, to introduce a new Park Residential land use the assent of all of the land owners along the path. I believe we are very close designation and an amendment to the Zone Bylaw, to introduce a new now and I am hoping we can start on construction very soon. It will be a Park Residential One (PR-1) zone. great addition to our path network in our walkable Village Plan Area. The initial application for this subdivision was denied, despite significant HIGHWAYS I have a meeting scheduled with the Ministry of Highways support, because a legal opinion determined that an amendment to the to talk about many of the road concerns on the island. Of course we will Official Community Plan was required. The current application includes be discussing the rebuilding of Heriot Bay Road along Drew Harbour and a proposed amendment to the OCP. Regional District staff have worked paving issues for this coming season, along with the numerous complaints diligently with the applicant to draft the necessary amendments, which concerning the mowing that was done on the island recently and the lack of include helpful input from our Regional Director. adequate cleanup. The changes include a new Park Residential land use designation and I did mention this item a new Park Residential zone. These documents can be viewed on the MT. SEYMOUR RECREATION AREA PROPOSAL in my last report but I want to make sure everyone has a chance to look at Strathcona Regional District web site. They can be found in a staff report it. We received the long awaited report on this proposal to create some sort on the agenda for the March 7, 2018, Electoral Area Services Committee of recreation area in the Mt. Seymour area. We received a $10,000 planning meeting. grant to hire a consultant to work with staff and the community to study the The current subdivision application includes a few additional features. idea and come forward with recommendations. I am attaching a link for you The size of the public park has been increased to include the entire northern boundary. Land and access for a connecting trail to the Haskin Farm trail is included. The park and trails represent more than 15 % of the Mobile Mechanic development. Drainage, building setbacks, and logging restrictions are Heavy Equipment & Automotive some of the topics that will be discussed. service and repair This application has received 1st reading and there is an opportunity Welding and Fabrication for public input before second reading which is scheduled for May 24. Shop located on Quadra We look forward to seeing everyone who is interested in this important By appointment only project on May 15. Comment sheets will be available.

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PAGE 8 www.discoveryislander.ca ISSUE 678 • MAY 11, 2018 REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT to go to if you wish to read the short staff report for 17:40 on the timer. http://senparlvu.parl. been meeting with Ministers, ministries, industry and the full consultant’s report. it is too long to gc.ca/XRender/en/PowerBrowser/PowerB and others. I am very pleased with the energy include here. Depending on community wishes rowserV2?fk=485584&globalStreamId=3& they are putting into this. We will be receiving a we will decide on a direction to proceed (or not). useragent=Mozilla/5.0%20(Macintosh;%20 press release at the Board meeting announcing Here is the link to the SRD specific site: https Intel%20Mac%20OS%20X%2010_10_5)%20 another $16 million in “last mile” funding to //agenda.strathconard.ca/SRDAttachments/ AppleWebKit/603.3.8%20(KHTML,%20like%20 actually get the service from our cable to the SRDCommittees/Open/EAS/07-Mar-18/ Gecko)%20Version/10.1.2%20Safari/603.3.8 houses. Staff will be working with providers to 20180301-Mt-Seymour-Recreation-Area--- make their applications successful. Scoping-Plan.pdf EXTERNAL BOARD APPOINTMENT MEETINGS I just returned from two days of DFO Offshore OUTER ISLANDS PROPERTIES We are still PUBLIC HEARINGS June will be chock full of Pacific Advisory Committee meetings in working on securing the property at Surge public hearings. One is for Swanson, one for Parksville. The topics being discussed are about Narrows for community purposes and I am Mallice and one for Quadra Links. The dates Marine Protected Areas and their impact on working on getting the water lease that goes with and times will be mid-month but must be set at coastal communities. There are about forty it for dock purposes at Surge Narrows on Read our upcoming Board meeting this Wednesday, participants from all sectors. We have four Island. In addition meetings are being held with so I can’t presuppose what the Board will do at local govt. representatives, one each from four the Ministry responsible for Crown leases on this time. I believe I will also have two on Cortes Regional Districts. two fronts. One is the School District property Island, dates to be announced. Before you read this report, I will be attending on Stuart Island that has been used for at least 20 years as by Community Association and FERRY NEWS We are having a Ferry Advisory the Marine Area Planning Partnership, a joint CommitteeComing on May 23rd on Events... Cortes Island and I process of the Province and First Nations. It will the other is the water lease that adjoins it. The am expecting some good news about returning be in Campbell River and discuss all of the issues province decided to change the annual fee for the water lease from $500 to $18,000! So, one more to our old schedule, crewing for after-hours important to the north island areas. ambulanceChris runs and R theo decisionnald on Toner iboato or On May 16th and 17th, I will be attending the dragon to slay. two forHe therons Quadra, M run.ay I 12have beenFolk /inR oocontactts gOceansreat Protection food Planning · meeting supe regardingrb econt’dvents next page · casual fun with the CEO and feel very positive about our the $1.5 billion that will be injected into our coast conversations.Rick Stay Fi tuned.ne sI am sure between opfor increaseden e safetyve rissues.y d Thisay falls · rightliv ine line musi c Friday & Saturday with the Senate meetings mentioned earlier in Timeless elegance the FerryHe rAdvisoryons, M Committee,ay 24 Blues/ myselfF andolk/Sou the l corporation, we will hear the news as soon as it is this report. I am talking with our Search And Enhance the beauty of your home with decided. Fingers crossed! Rescue crews, Radio Operators, Vessel Traffic ornamental iron railings, gates and more, Roadside Rattle Management crews, lightkeepers and others to beautiful, functional, lasts forever. I mentioned in the last SENATEPu bHEARINGS, May 18 Indie Folk make sure I have the most up to date, relevant report that the Senate is conducting hearings Call us to discuss your needs, information. This also includes oil spill response. into marine safety on our coast. I did receive view portfolios and get a free estimate an invitationThun to presentder testimony Roa ond May Inn: 285.3322 CONNECTED COMMUNITIES (INTERNET) RAVEN SONG 2nd. PLuckily,ub, May I was able 25 to do it by Video POurub staff: 2 8have5 .3been53 in9 very intensive discussions ConferenceCortesian and Classic did not Ghaveuita tor go to Ottawa. in Vancouver, Victoria and Prince Rupert to try GALLERY The presentation is available at this link to give hander igetot bthisay projectinn.c ostartedm to aconnect beautiful our coast place to250 spend 285 3422 time you the actual footage of my interview... Look with the new sub-sea fibre optic cable. They have

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LAST BUT NOT LEAST I had a wonderful meeting with residents of most of the northern WooWoodlotdlot W0025W0025 – –Harvest Harvest Notification Notifcation neighbourhoods on the island on May 2nd. It Woodlot 0025 is planning a harvest block as shown on the map below. was held to discuss the topic of options for some WoodlotThis 0025 activity is planning is scheduled a harvest for Spring/Summer block as shown 2018. on the The map location below. is This well activity away from is sort of agreement on fire protection of some level scheduled forthe Spring/Summer Haskin Farm Trail, 2018. but The trucks location will cross is well the away trail fromand signs the Haskin will warn Farm Trail, but on the northern part of the island outside of the trucks will cross the trail and signs thewill publicwarn the to staypublic away. to stay away. South Quadra Fire Protection District. It was a very congenial and productive meeting and I am sure that we will come to some sort of agreement that will at least insure some sort of standard regulation between the areas, if nothing else. The Regional District does not control the Fire Protection District Board. Staff will be meeting with the Fire Trustees on May 7th to discuss any possible options.

IN CONCLUSION There is more, but I have other agendas to read in preparation for the next meetings. Feel free to contact me between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday (please, not on weekends or holidays, folks!) at 285-3355, or you can fax me at 285-3533 or you can email me anytime at jimabram@ xplornet.ca or by mail at Box 278 in the Cove, V0P 1N0… or on Facebook at https://www. facebook.com/JimAbram…. If it is important, my cell is 250-830-8005… Lots of choices. Please do not use my residential phone number Thanks for your patience for SRD calls. All business calls should be on 285- and coorperation. 3355. Many thanks! Respectfully submitted, – Alex Hartford – Jim Abram, Director, Discovery Islands- Mainland inlets, Area C, SRD

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Monty, maintaining his humour and zest for In memoriam: Montague life, remained living independently on Quadra (Monty) Marshall Bingham Island. He soon found companionship, visiting Monty passed away in the Campbell River Hospital, his girlfriend, May, in Ironwood once a week for surrounded by family on the morning of May 1, 2018 at the a meal and a kiss. age of 98. He is predeceased by his wives, Etelka Bingham Monty was supported by his family in the (nee Stuart) and Joan Bingham (nee Sauer); his son, final years of his life, allowing him to remain John Bingham; his brother, Peter Bingham; and sisters, at home. He frequented the local coffee Marjorie Harbord (nee Bingham) and Barbara Brereton shops daily, maintaining a myriad of close (nee Bingham). He is survived by his brother John relationships with people throughout the Bingham ( Jean); sons, Daniel Bingham, Bruce Bingham ( Julia), and Peter Bingham (Raina); his Quadra community, and beyond. He was loved grandchildren Jennifer McPhee (Scott), Nora Bingham (Paul), Carla Robb (Tim), Cali Melnechenko by many and will be remembered fondly by his (Mike), Sonya McLaren ( Joey), Tessa Bingham, and Mauro Fernandez von Waldenburg; his great- family, friends, and the many he helped to find grandchildren Alison McPhee, Jaclyn McPhee, Taiya Savard, Beau McLaren, Oliver Melnechenko, their way. and Rogue McLaren; as well as numerous beloved nieces, nephews, and step-children. Monty was born February 20, 1920 in Ferintosh, AB, to Nora and Edward Bingham, moving to Chilliwack as a child, where his family had a feed business. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 18. He served as a wireless operator on the Halifax bombers out of England during WWII. Quadra Seniors After the war he returned to Canada where he married his wife Etelka, with whom he had four Our seniors are continuing to be very busy. sons. He earned a Bachelor’s and post-graduate degree in theology at UBC, becoming ordained as an Our delegate Dale Gagne will be attending the Anglican priest. He held positions as minister at St. Michael’s Anglican Church in North Vancouver, BCOAPO Provincial Convention in Nanaimo, St. John’s Anglican Church in Quesnel, and as associate priest at Christ Church Cathedral in hosted by Branch 4 which is one of our oldest Vancouver. In 1955 he rejoined the airforce as a protestant padre. He was stationed in Claresholm, branches. North Island OAP Director Ruth AB, Calgary, AB, Clinton, ON, and Winnipeg, MB. During these years Monty completed a degree Amiabel will be attending with other visitors. in social work at UBC and worked additionally as a social worker in Winnipeg, until his retirement The speakers will be Isobel MacKenzie who is from the armed forces in 1966, when he moved his family back to North Vancouver. the advocate for seniors in the province of BC. Upon this return, Monty began working with alcohol and drug dependant people on skid row. Council of Senior Citizens will have speakers He spearheaded the creation of Central City Mission to serve this population, which included on very important issues regarding seniors. The rooms, meals, a doctor, nurses, a chef, and himself as a social worker to help people in their goal of RCMP will speak on the latest scams and the recovery. He was a friend of Alcoholic’s Anonymous, and helped form “The Dugout,” a community protection of seniors in the province of BC. living room that continues to provide a supportive safe space for the disadvantaged residents of We are planning to have lunch at a special Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. restaurant on Quadra Island soon. Don’t forget In the early nineties, Monty and his wife Etelka followed three of their sons and relocated to to update your membership soon. Quadra Island, BC. There they enjoyed spending time with their family that had grown by six In July we will be enjoying a summer picnic at granddaughters. The loss of his son John, was followed four years later by the loss of his wife in 1996. Halbe Hall hosted by Fanny Bay, Branch 127. Monty was later married to Joan in 2002. Monty and Joan enjoyed over a decade of their senior We had a wonderful time in Cumberland at years together, surviving several brushes with death for both of them. Joan passed away in July, 2013. Branch 51 for our Easter Party – everyone wore Easter hats and prizes were awarded to many, including Laurie Hartley from Quadra Island. Like the DI Ann Hand was presented with a beautiful on FaceBook hydrangea for her 90th birthday. LANDTEC INDUSTRIES To join our active group phone Laurie or Bob Hartley @2266; for transportation call Ruth

WE WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND OUR SINCERE THANKS TO ALL Amiabel @3801 or cell phone 250.895.9188. of our customers over the past 11 years. It has been exciting and – Ruth Amiabel rewarding to help each one of our clients accomplish their individual visions. Although each project is unique after 25 years in a machine, a change in perspective is what we crave. After over a decade of dreaming and planning, we will be embarking on a sabbatical, solidifying a dream of sailing with our kids. We intend on returning and continuing to serve you after this temporary hiatus. In our absence, Chris Phillips of On Track Excavating can be contacted for excavating and rock & aggregate sales. Warm regards and thanks, Nick & Sarah Richardson

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Rick Fines show At Your HBI at Herons May 24 You can reserve by calling us at 250.285.3322 Rick Fines is a veteran of the North American blues and folk MAY 12 At Herons: Acclaimed circuits, he engages audiences contemporary folk/roots trio with captivating songs, diverse Chris Ronald, John Ellis and guitar styling and his signature Mike Sanyshyn. Details below. vocal growl. Steeped in roots MAY 13 Take Mom out Chris Ronald Trio music, Rick crafts a unique blend of warm-hearted blues, juke joint folk, for Brunch on the deck in Herons and dockside soul that both embraces and defies the genres that influence Dining Room. Gather the family, enjoy JUNE 6 Special Prom Class him. Rick is a veteran of the North American blues and folk circuits, he a delightful meal! 8:30am to 1pm. Presented by Ryan Steffle, Assistant engages audiences with captivating songs, diverse guitar styling and his $28.95 (under 12yrs $14.50). Reserve. Brewer for Gladstone Brewery. Learn signature vocal growl. the basic science behind brewing and He is appearing in Herons at the Heriot Bay Inn for a dinner show on MAY 24 Rick Fines At Herons, so much more. Thursday May 24. It's $45 for the show and a two course dinner (5:30 details in article, top left. Two course Theme: Wild, Wild West Coast! seating). It's $20 for a show-only seat (6:30 seating). Call the Inn to dinner and show $45. 6pm seating. Come dressed as a fisherman, logger, reserve! 250.285.3322. Show only $20. Reserve. kayaker, mountain biker or your Rick first gained attention as part of the legendary Jackson Delta. He’s JUNE 3 The Sacred Harmony favourite Wild West Coast animal and since released four solo albums, another with his own Rick Fines trio, Band has engaged in a great many dance the night away to DJ Nick and a critically acclaimed disc with fellow troubadour, Suzie Vinnick. His evangelistic teaching, preaching and Lawrence! partnership with Suzie garnered a Maple Blues Songwriter of the Year gospel music events. Join us in Herons Award. On his own, he’s pulled in two more Maple Blues Awards (for Solo for an uplifting time! $15 per person. CLASSIC ROCK BINGO Act of the Year), as well as an astonishing eight other nominations. Pre-show dining is optional. Thursdays at 5pm with your host JUNE 8 Murray Kinsley Linda Gallagher. Sing along, meet new friends, have a trip down memory lane and Wicked Grin are back! and win prizes. Rock on, Quadra! HBI Multiple Blues award winning and Chris Ronald Trio Red Haven at Pub. No charge to play or to have tons unforgettable, Murray’s fresh take on of fun! at Herons the Legion gritty blues and killer guitar delivers The Trio features musicians John On May 16, 2018, Red Haven will full-tilt blues with a groove that just HBI FRIDAY NIGHT BANDS Ellis playing mandolin and dobro, release their newest LP, Funhouse won’t quit. $10 cover, HBI Pub. HBI Pub 9pm, no cover and Mike Sanyshyn on fiddle Mirror. In support of the release, HBI UofQ PUB EDUCATION MAY 11 Blackberry Wood, alt- and percussion. This fine trio the band has planned an 16 date Wednesdays country-gypsy-circus are performing in Herons at the 7pm at the HBI Pub Western Canadian tour. The tour MAY 18 Roadside Rattle indie folk Heriot Bay Inn Saturday May 12. MAY 16 Listen to your Body Talk: kicks off with a show on May 18, experience Seats are $45 and include a two Consciousness-based Healthcare, with 2018 at the Legion on Quadra MAY 25 Thunder Road Cortesian course dinner and show; show- Krista Hurton. Island. Doors are at 9pm, tickets Classic Rock only seats area $20. Call 285.3322 are $10. MAY 23 The Other Side of Every JUNE 1 Sons of Guns, Rhythm & to reserve. Coin: Opinions and Backgrounds to Blues & Rock Opinions, with Rod Burns. HBI SATURDAYS OPEN MIC Cortes Radio MAY 30 Eelgrass Ecology and Its 9pm, HBI Pub. “If you can’t get your Importance on the BC Coast, with songs to people one way, you have to Drop in and tune out Carolyn and Angeleen. find another”. – B.B. King

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STRESS RELIEF: Sheryl Stanton is volunteering to lead a three part course on Stress Relief and the Outdoor Market Emotional Freedom Technique at the Activity is Here! Centre on Mondays May 28, June 4 and 11, Outdoor market season started 1–2:30pm. Sheryl is a retired RN who has studied with great weather, looks like more Complementary Health and Energy Medicine for coming, lots of vendor, new and old eight years. Watch this space for more info! favourites, and young favourites, great music, delicious baking, nuts, ACTIVITY CENTRE: Open Mondays and Wednesday at 9:45am for all the usual activities, but closed Monday May 21, for Victoria Day. Pastels and chocolates and lots of gorgeous art, Percussion with Jude McCormick is cancelled May 23 and 30. More info. photography, jewellery and handmade items. Vendors pay only $5 for call Heather at 204.898.4570 or email [email protected] drop in or $50 for season reservation. Contact Naomi at quadramarket@ gmail.com Kids’ tables just $1 to sell their own products. See you on the CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP: Next meeting May 28, 1:30–3pm at grass by the Credit Union Saturday 10 to 2! the Quadra Community Centre. Come join the group and meet people experiencing the same issues as you.

FIRESIDE CHAT IN TWO PARTS: As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, the City of Campbell River and Strathcona Regional District present a Fireside Chat in Two Parts on Thursday, May 10, 6:30 – 8:30 pm at the Tidemark Theatre. See page 2 of this issue for more details!

FRIDAY LUNCH: Sorry, no lunch on Friday May 11, as we are without a chef that day, but there will still be Chair Aerobics 11–12 at the Legion as usual. Our last Chair Aerobics and Friday Lunch of the season are on Friday May 25, and we welcome you to stay on afterward for Quadra Circle’s Annual General Meeting, 1–2pm. Hear what’s been happening in the past 12 months!

QUADRA HOME MEALS: Allows seniors, caregivers, those coping with illness or recovering from surgery or childbirth to receive nutritious, low-cost meals suited to their dietary preferences. Meals, prepared by Evergreen and Ironwood in Campbell River, are delivered on Quadra each Friday. Order before noon each Saturday by calling Karen at 250.285.3064.

WALK WITH THE DOC: Meet at the boat launch parking lot at the Spit at 10am each Tuesday. Call Mary at 250.285.3084 for more info.

Quadra Singers AGM oelle Construction Ltd To be held at the Community Centre on Friday June 8, 2018. Business meeting at 5:30 with a Building for and • BC licensed residential builder special vote for our Constitution and By-Laws (a employing islanders • Custom & budget homes BC Societies Act Requirement). Our fun loving since 1980 • Resort & commercial buildings potluck dinner and social evening to follow. • Green energy rated Singers & friends, old and new… all welcome! Any • Cost effective design questions call Susan Bain at 285.3127.

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Cruise to Dinner Our Theme This Year Who wants to go somewhere new for dinner and enjoy a scenic LOVE is this year’s May Day theme. So show us your… LOVE! What do you cruise on the way there? The love? Maybe you love nature, the environment, the ocean, Quadra Island, Discovery Islands Archipelago is beckoning! Don’t let not having different cultures, art, magical characters and creatures, superheroes, history, a yacht (yet) stop you from or the earth and all its animals? Or perhaps you love activities like reading, experiencing what is just an island or two away. gardening, swimming, hiking, running, kayaking or making art or being Leaving from Quathiaski Cove, creative? Being creative is the name to the game! LOVE is so big that you can this ‘Cruise to Dinner’ experience be as creative as you want, BE ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING THAT YOU LOVE! will delight from the moment you step on board. Our water Join your friends and neighbours in a big community picnic at Rebecca Spit, Saturday May 26th, taxi captain will take care of the 2018. Celebrate the coming of spring and summer with colour, costumes, floats, and music – the navigation through Discovery more zany and bizarre the better! Let your imaginations soar and unveil your creativity! Passage while you revel in unspoiled scenery, catch glimpses On May 26, the best way to get to the end of the Spit is on a float! of the wildlife, and sip on a nice glass of local SouthEnd Farm wine. Our dinner destination, the Cedar Post Inn at Blind Channel Resor, will further delight the Schedule of Events senses with a three course meal prepared by their resident chef ... who does what, and when – incorporating fresh, local 8:30am Gates open for parade entries ingredients and served in a spectacular location. 9–10am Shuttle starts at the HBI (thanks to Spirit of the West!) The inaugural cruise will depart 10am Parade starts at Rebecca Spit at 4pm on Saturday, May 19 from Quathiaski Cove for a 1 hour 15 11am Concession opens minute scenic cruise to West 11am Face painting starts. Thurlow Island. We’ll arrive at 11am Official ceremonies Blind Channel Resort with time for a little walk before our three 12-ish Box Lunch auction course dinner at the Cedar Post 12:30-ish Afternoon entertainment begins Inn Restaurant. Our return voyage will have us back on Quadra Island 12:30-ish Foot races begin by about 9 pm. 1–3 pm Fort building The chef will be preparing a 1:30 pm Sailing races begin (weather dependent) special three course meal just for us! Have a look at their sample 2–3 pm Shuttle back to the HBI (infant & next size up car seats menu to get an idea of what they available thanks to Spirit of the West!) create in this remote location. www.blindchannel.com/fine- dining The introductory price for the PLEASE LEAVE YOUR DOGS AT HOME POSTERS See posters by Candace Holmes up Saturday, May 19 departure will be Let’s keep May Day happy and safe for around the island. $195 per person. Space is limited everyone by being aware of any potential so let me know soon if you want to dangers and acting accordingly. Parents, we PARADE Get your neighbourhood, business, join us. To reserve a seat call Carol need your help with this! or group together and challenge other groups Perry at 250.285.3664. to out-do your float! There is the Trophy for MAY DAY is a volunteer-powered, non- best float; prize money for costumes, bike, commercial, community event first held on walkers. [Many say the best fun of May Day Quadra in 1898. The Recreation Society Board is in the parade line up...so come on and get of Directors thanks the many dozens of people involved!] Thank you judges (anonymous) who contribute to the event in big and little and parade marshals Jeanie Stoppard, Linda ways and wishes everyone a happy, joy filled, Jeffrey-Pillon, and Nadine Mar. sunny day! PAGE 14 www.discoveryislander.ca ISSUE 678 • MAY 11, 2018 May Day 2018 – Saturday May 26 at Rebecca Spit

PARKING On arriving at Rebecca Spit, FACE PAINTING please do not park beyond the park gate, VOLUNTEERS WE NEED YOU! Thanks as the parade floats will need room to set to Megan Hartley for organizing face up. All floats will end up in the parking lot painting this year! Some four hundred after the parade so please don’t expect faces are decorated by the end of the day! to follow the parade up to the parking lot, It’s free and starting at 11 am. Phone QCC as It will already be full! Thank you to Paul at 285.3243 to volunteer. Ryan and Clint Young for gate control. If you have any physical challenges you may FORT BUILDING Barbara Mindell (with ask permission of the gatekeeper to drive helper Vaughn Collins) organizes this for to the parking lot. the kids, from 1 to 3 on the Drew Harbour side of the Spit. Kids will comb the beach GREASE POLE Doug and Gretchen for items, and then build forts with their Peters (and helpers Kirstie Stewart & Iggy findings. People can vote on their favorite Gonzalez), grease the pole and monitor fort by buying a flag for a loonie (all the contestants. No pyramids please. Note money goes to the kids); voting is from 2 at the top tells the winner to collect $50 to 3 pm. from Doug Peters. Photo: Don Mottershead VOLLEYBALL Pat Field and family will start you off. GRADE 5/ 6 PICNIC May Day is a time to honour the Grade 5 class which will MAY POLE DANCERS Linda McCluskey CREDIT UNION DISPLAY WINDOW be leaving for Campbell River next year. and Mandy Hart prepare the Grade 3 Check out the theme based displayat the Check out the last picnic table with the and 4 dancers for the traditional May Coastal Community Credit Union in the balloons. Thanks to Deb Cowper and Pole dance. Thank you also to the staff of weeks before May Day thanks to Kirstie Grade 5/6 parents for organizing this. Quadra Elementary. Bravo! Stewart and Tracy Sinclair. Thanks to the Coastal Community Credit Union for donating their tent. (Grade 5 & BOX LUNCH AUCTION Please support PHOTOGRAPHERS Don Mottershead, 6 homeschoolers are welcome to join as all the local businesses who donate Jo-Anne Johnson and Carol Woolsey are well.) magnificent ‘box’ lunches each May Day. the official Q Rec photographers this year, This is a big fund-raiser for next year’s thanks photographers! We would also like OUR MC Terryl Bertagnolli will be our May Day. Get your friends together to YOU to be a May Day photographer! If Master of Ceremonies this year. bid and have a marvelous banquet. Huge you get some good shots, send them to: appreciations go out to our fabulous Deb [email protected] and be part of our QUEEN AND COURT Speech contestants Manery for organizing this and to Terryl archives. in Grade 6 deliver a speech at the Bertagnolli for being the auctioneer. Community Centre two weeks before May EQUIPMENT GUARDIANS Thanks to Day. The winner is the May Queen and CONCESSION A BIG Thank You to Jane West and Derek Jean for caretaking runners up are in the Royal Court. Thanks Mornay Vanzly for organizing, the Heriot overnight. to Robin Beaton for guiding this process. Bay Tru Value for their support, and thanks Former May Queens are the speech to the dozens of volunteers who do a CLEAN UP AND RECYCLING Thanks contest judges. shift or two. Phone QCC at 285.3243 to to Waste Management for donating volunteer. dumpsters and recycling bins. Please STAGE Thanks to Mel & Ross Doak for do your part in helping to keep the park supplying and setting up the stage; and RACES Thank you to Michael Redican, clean. Please pick up litter when you see it. to Grade 5/6 parents for decorating it. Helen Lee, Murray and Marion Garland for Special thanks Mel and Ross, for also organizing this. Have a great May Day, and thanks to all donating the porta-potties! who made suggestions for themes and ENTERTAINMENT After the box lunch put them in the theme suggestion boxes, MAY DAY DEDICATION Each year a auction, stay tuned. There will be some and to the theme selection committee; citizen or group who has given positive action on the stage lead by local musicians and of course big appreciations to all the service to the community over a lengthy Kris Wellstine & Willow! volunteers! period of time is honoured. SAIL BOAT RACES If dinghy sailing is Thanks from Quadra Community Centre SOUND Daniel Sutherland will supply your sport, call John Barclay at 285.3897. staff, Rebecca Young and Jane West the sound equipment and be the sound Start time is 1:30 for the dinghies (weather 285.3243 techie. permitting). If you want to participate in a ‘big sailboats race’ then Brian Simmons is your guy: 285.3128 See You May 26!

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