Discovery Islander ISSUE 554 Serving the since 1992 June 28, 2013

HAPPY DAY QUADRA BIKES 30 days of pedal power

PRESENTS

with special guests

THE Whole Sh’bang

Join Quadra Bikes Saturday, June 29th for a family dance 7:30 pm Quadra Community Centre & celebration. Tickets at door $10 and $25 for families PRIZES • DRAWS • GOOD TIMES!!

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MONDAY Friday, June 28 - Parent & Tots, QCC, 9:30 am - 12 pm - Live music with Compassion Gorilla - world beat gypsy fusion - HBI Pub 9 pm - Weight Watchers, QCC, 6 pm - 7 pm Saturday, June 29 - Alcoholics Anonymous 7-8 pm Childrens’ Centre Men Only - Open House at Café Aroma, free house coffee & cake 1 - 5 pm, come in & say Hi - 1st Monday - Quadra writers group, 7 - 9 pm 285-3656 - Himalayan Photo Exhibit & Auction - Kameleon Cafe 7 pm TUESDAY - Shane Philip & guests the Whole Sh’bang QCC 7:30 pm - Al-Anon Meeting, Quadra Children’s Centre, 7:00 pm Sunday, June 30 WEDNESDAY - Hike to Maud Island; qioutdoorclub.org - Parent and Babes 11 am QCC Monday, July 1 - UofQ - HiYa education from your neighbours. HBI pub 7:00 pm - Golf Course 1st Anniversary, 20% off all day long - other specials - Regular texas hold’em poker night 7:30pm at the Legion - Canada Day on Quadra Island - Plaza 4 pm - Hand-drum Circle, Upper Realm, 7:45 - 9:15 pm Tuesday, July 2 - 1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1 - 2 pm - Jazz at April Point with Jazzberry Jam, April Point Resort 6:30 pm THURSDAY Friday, July 5 - Parents & Tots, QCC, 10:00 am - 12 pm - Live music with Quadra’s Blue Katz - vintage rock & roll - HBI Pub 9 pm - Prayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7 pm Sunday, July 7 FRIDAY - Paddle to Open Bay; qioutdoorclub.org - Unplugged Guitar/Singing Jam 7:45 pm Upper Realm Tuesday, July 9 - Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm Quadra United Church - Jazz at April Point with Thievin Brothers, April Point Resort 6:30 pm - Live bands in the HBI Pub 9:00 pm Saturday, July 13 SATURDAY - Hike the Seymour-Beech Mtn Ridge; qioutdoorclub.org - Farmers Market & Bazaar 10 am to 2 pm by Credit Union Saturday-Sunday, July 20-21 - Quadra Legion Meat Draw 5 pm - Day paddles on Cortes; qioutdoorclub.org - Open mic with Mo. 9:00 pm HBI pub

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Re Fishing Derby Village Bay Lakes. Moving this summer? Don’t stress! First of all I hope everybody who attended this years Summer is a peak season for moving in Canada. Many Canadian families annual Legion sponsored fishing derby had a good will take possession of their new homes during this time, and if you’re time. one of them, it’s a good idea to plan ahead. A successful move depends I would hope the people who run this annual event on good financial planning, which includes accounting for the additional would step back and think about the next generation costs involved with a move. The Financial Consumer Agency of Canada coming up and ask themselves is there going to be (FCAC) encourages people to plan ahead for moving day in order to avoid any wild cutthroat trout left for there grand kids to unwanted surprises and minimize expensive purchases. For example, will go fishing on in the lakes system. I used to be part of you use professional movers or do you plan to have the help of family this derby years ago until I realized through fishing and friends? Once in your new home, will you need to buy a new car or the lakes that the stocks are in rapid decline. Can’t can you use public transportation? If you are moving to a larger space, you change the rules so its catch and release.? Or how you might need to buy a sofa or kitchen furniture. In order to plan for about the biggest bullhead wins the price. There’s got your needs, FCAC recommends that you make a moving budget. That to be something you could come up with. I know its way, you’ll have a better idea of your expenses, be better able to avoid a great social event for the some of the locals, but in disagreements and make your move a successful one. its present state it is not helping to preserve whats left If you’re a student and are moving for the first time, the list of costs to of the wild cutthroat on Village Bay Lakes. Just look consider may seem daunting. The FCAC Life Event Moving Out on Your to the wild steelhead run that used to go up the river Own can help you understand what to expect and the costs associated on Village Bay Lake, No More. with this new stage in your life. You can find this information on FCAC’s Bill James website at itpaystoknow.gc.ca. Lucie Tedesco, Acting Commissioner Financial Consumer Agency of Canada Believe it or Not The Rain is Going to Stop... We Carry a Variety of Water Storage Tanks Special Orders Welcome at JAZZthe POINT TUESDAYS AT 6:30 PM All Summer Until Sept 10th FEATURING: July 2nd: Jazzberry Jam July 9th: Thievin Brothers July 16th: Hal Douglas Duo July 23rd: Dave Ashton Trio Delivery to Cortes up to 3 days a week Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4 Phone: 250-285-3221 635 Noble Road (corner of Green & Noble) Toll-free: 1-877-585-3221 www.quadrabuilders.com Fax: 1-866-509-8928 250-285-2222 | www.aprilpoint.com Page 4 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Quadra Rider Profile: Karen Baily - Teacher at Timberline Secondary

Saving the Heart of Quadra Parks in Jeopardy

ast year we on Quadra raised sites of its kind on the coast - and at least a $200,000 toward the purchase dozen middens. Lof the crucial property that lies Tourism is an essential part of the between Small Inlet and Octopus Islands island economy. Visitors come for our Provincial Marine Parks. The original date wilderness, and our parks where they hike for completion of the acquisition by BC our trails and swim in our lakes, including Parks was September 30, 2012. Throughout Newton Lake which is accesses through this past year, a variety of possible funding this property. There are 5 local kayak sources fell through and Parks has been companies which use the Octopus Island unable to secure the amount needed to Area and several Campbell River small complete the purchase. The deadline businesses as well. was first changed to December 31, 2012 and then to March 31, 2013 and the sale Please help put the pressure on. agreement is now defunct. The owner has Here are the addresses made a verbal commitment to honour the Mary Polak agreement but only until August 1, 2013. Minister of Environment The property is already on the market. 102 - 20611 Fraser Highway The only way that we can save the land Langley BC V3A 4G4 from logging or development is to persuade [email protected] the newly elected Liberal Government to Cortes Radio find the cash necessary to complete the Drop in and tune out Christy Clark purchase. Two thirds of what is needed 89.5 fm has been found, through donations such Pemier as ours and through land trades. The Box 9041, station Prov. Govt province thus far has put up very little cash Victoria BC V8V 1X4 and needs to be persuaded to find what is [email protected] News from required to complete the purchase which has been 18 years in the making. QIMC Naomi Yamamoto Your help is needed to let the new 103 - 126 East 15th St Quadra Island Medical Clinic Environment Minister Mary Polak know North Vancouver V7L 2P9 how important this purchase is. [email protected] Dr Erika Kellerhals Please write her a letter with copies to is accepting new patients Christy Clark, Naomi Yamamoto and Claire Claire Trevena at QIMC. To set up an appointment, Trevena. A letter or email personally please talk to the staff at the front desk or 908 Island Highway composed has the most impact but if thats call the clinic at 250.285.3540 not possible, go to the Sierra BC website Campbell River V9W 2C3 www.sierraclub.bc.ca, and sign their letter [email protected] Dr Mary Boegel adding your personal comments. will be starting a practice located at Quadra Island Medical Clinic on August Some details which could be pointed out 19, 2013. New patients are welcome. are that the proposed park is part of one of the most popular marine wilderness Quadra Island Medical Clinic destinations on B.C.’s coast, and has been SUMMER HOURS on the top of B.C. Parks' acquisition list Monday–Friday 9:30–5 for over a decade. The property features Saturday 9:30–2 an historic trail connecting the east and west shores of Quadra Island at its walK-In laB: Wed & Fri 7–10am narrowest point. The area, with freshwater Dr Mary Boegel will cover lakes and spectacular waterways, offers Dr Kellerhals’ practice while Erika terrific hiking, camping and kayaking is on holidays with her family. opportunities and contains important dates: July 15–27 and August 12–17 archaeological sites, including aboriginal a Nurse Practitioner is coming to Quadra and will clam garden - one of the best preserved soon be providing additional medical care.

Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 5 Sunset Cinema Golf Camp Quadra Bikes Returns to The Quadra Island Golf Club is offering a UADRA BIKES - 30 Days of Pedal Golf Camp for juniors aged 8-16; July 7, 8 QPower, is a month long event dedicated Quadra Island! & 9; 4pm to 6pm each day. to the meeting of the human body and a perfect machine – the bicycle. For the 3rd year in a row the Quadra Island The program will provide an overview Branch of Coastal Community Credit of the game, teach the basic rules of golf, QUADRA BIKES is wrapping up!! The Union is proud to be the Major Sponsor for important etiquette, swinging the club, challenge started May 27th and finished an Outdoor Family Movie Night to be held driving, pitching and putting. A snack with on June 26th. There were over 60 cyclists at Blenkin Field on July 8th. water provided. registered who took the challenge with many more quietly going about their Mark your calendars for an evening The Community Centre is handling the pedalling ways! of family friendly cinema under the registrations and the fee is $10. To register, stars! Attendance will be by donation, call 250-285-3243 or email info@quadrarec. The aim was to encourage people of all all proceeds to go to Discovery Island bc.ca. ages and abilities to ride their bikes. If your Emergency Preparedness Association. bike has been collecting dust at the back of the garage for the last 5 years, it was a call Bring your blankets and lawn chairs and to dig it out and ride to the neighbours, snuggle up with your friends and family Full Moon the store or workplace a few times a week. under stars to watch a movie on the giant If you’re already a committed cycling inflatable screen! Celebrations commuter, the challenge is to go car free; Once a month, there is a celebration on the perhaps for a few days, a week, or even a Full Moon night. Last week it was on the whole month. first day of Summer as well. Now the challenge is complete no need to Café Aroma Normally, it takes place on a local beach put the bike away, there’s a whole summer facing the Moon. It involves singing, guitar ahead of great riding weather. Open House playing and drumming. Join Quadra Bikes for a final celebration Saturday, June 29 1:00 - 5:00 pm Unfortunately, last week it went later than with a family dance at the Quadra usual because it was the longest day of the Free house coffee & cake. Community Centre Saturday, June 29th year and their was a complaint. with Shane Philip and guests The Whole Marie & Dave our new owners invite you to This is a tradition which has been happening Sh’bang. come in, have some java and say hello! for many years. It’s only once a month, only QUADRA BIKES has an online Any Randy is back behind the counter too! in the Summer. community where participants can Café Aroma is open every day 7:30 am to And the celebrators will try to rap up long encourage each other and share their 5:00 pm before midnight next time. experiences. 250-285-2404 Thank you for your patience. For more information and to register: www.QuadraIsland.ca/QuadraBikes Bill Bradshaw 250-285-3293 www.quadrarealestate.ca [email protected] COZY COTTAGE ON 0.46 ACRE LOT PRICE REDUCED • 672 sq ft 1 bedroom 2 bathroom home • Very private, nicely treed 0.46 acre lot • Custom wood cabinets in kitchen & bathrooms • Vaulted ceiling with skylight in living room • Loft bedroom with Dutch door to a balcony • Located within walking distance of the beach $225,000

Page 6 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Discovery Islander NEWS & EVENTS Submit your event info or news item - eMail: [email protected] or drop-off at 701 Cape Mudge Rd or at Hummingbird Acoustic Quadra Market Golf Club Chair Yoga Live Music Anniversary Comes To Quadra Market will have Live Jam Quadra Island Golf Club is Music all Summer long from Quadra! Every Friday Night, there is celebrating its 1st Anniversary an Acoustic Jam in the Upper 10:15 am to 12:15 pm. A fun, light and gentle practice Monday July 1st, 2013! of stretching, twisting, Realm in Q. Cove starting at Here is the coming line-up” Drop by and enter the draw 8 p.m. Bring your instrument breathing and bending to gain June 29, Hal Douglas will for a round of 18 Holes for & voice & join in. There’s a or re-gain your flexibility, grove with some home grown two with power cart then golf $5 drop-in fee but first- timers strength, balance and peace of jazzy blues July 6, Noelle at a 20% discount ALL DAY are free. mind. All poses taken with the Maffin will sing & play piano LONG! There will be a Men’s chair. Yoga is for everyone! No At The Legion to traditional jazz songs and & Ladies putting contest 10am experience necessary.Tuesdays her own original music. July to 2pm. The first 25 people can 11:00-12:00. June 11-July 23, On Saturday June 29th 13, Kevin MacKenzie sings purchase a Golf Shirt for only a six week session (no class in celebration of Legion and plays guitar. July 20, John $19.95 (Regular Price $59.95) June 25). $70. West Road Week we are offering a Toelle & friends play solid PLUS we’ll have specials on Yoga, Upstairs at 680 Industrial complementary barbeque rock/folk music. Rain Jackets. Come help us Way. Class size limited by burger dinner from 5:00- Thank you local venders, celebrate our anniversary! the number of chairs I have. 8:00pm. Everyone welcome! Quadra Islanders & visitors for Help Keep our Please pre-register at 285- Freeflow, fabulously fun being so generous to Sydney Community Strong 3065. Ann Toelle Certified band from Vancouver coming Williams who played guitar Shop Local Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Saturday, July 20th. $10.00 at and sang last week. Please All Year Long! the door continue to support the above local musicians by placing a Campbell River’s Home Grown Well Smart donation in their guitar case Workshop and/or basket. Health Food Store On Saturday July 6th 6-9pm Hand-Drum Prices in effect until July 12 or while quantities last North Island Labs will host a Jam workshop for well users at the BRAGG FIELD ROAST The hand-drum Jam continues Quadra Island Community Liquid Grain ‘Meat’ Centre. The workshop every Wednesday night at 7:45 Sausages will help you understand p.m. in the Upper Realm at Q. Aminos Cove. groundwater and well .49 chipoltle, .99 construction as well as giving If you don’t have a drum, $7946ml apple sage, & italian $4 pointers on troubleshooting we can provide one for you. water quality issues and how There’s a $5 drop-in fee but to interpret lab results. An first-timers are free. CLIF GUAYAKI expert panel will be present to Call Steve at 285-3323 for Bars Canned answer questions. more info. 4 for Beverage .99 $5 $1 473ml Discover more savings in our flyer www.healthywaynaturalfoods.com

250-286-6011 HEALTHYWAY 1270 Dogwood St Elmwood Plaza natural foods market Campbell River Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 7 Discovery Islander Cortes Young Quadra Island Seniors ISSUE 554 - JUNE 28 2013 Writer’s Prize Our Delegate Heather Adams, guests Ann Lawrence,Christine Publisher/Editor: Dyson, Philip Hebbard and North Island Director Ruth Amiabel, Philip Stone Creative Writing Competition attended the 81st B.C.O.A.P.O. Convention, which is now called The D.I. is published every two A Cortes Literacy Outreach B.C. Pensioners & Seniors Organization. The convention was held weeks and is distributed throughout in Princeton B.C. where many delegates and guests attended the the Discovery Islands project, sponsored by our generous, anonymous prize- affair. Many important Resolutions were passed and will be sent to CONTACT US money donors! the Provincial & Federal governments. eMail: [email protected] Two Cortes Youth categories: Our resolutions which were passed by the delegates will be also Tel: 250.285.2234 Ages 10 - 12 and Ages 13 - 16 sent to Council of Senior Citizens Organization and the National PO Box 280, Quathiaski Cove Pensioners for their support. . The Convention was organized BC V0P 1N0 Each category’s winner receives $100. Open to Cortes by Branch 185- Princeton Similkameen and its members. This Office: 701 Cape Mudge Rd youth only. branch’s President Joanne Nichols, welcomed all the O.A.P. Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am - 4 pm Deadline is July 31st, 2013. branches in the B.C. Province, with open arms. The Mayor of Princeton, Frank Armitage gave us all greetings. The Provincial For more info, email Opinions expressed in this magazine Board President Jennifer Coburn introduced Council of Senior [email protected] or are those of the contributors and Citizen Representatives Sylvia McLeay Past President & Sheila are not the views of the publisher. download info packet from Pither Secretary- Treasurer. All the Directors of the B.C O.A.P.O. Cortes Lit special section on from /Yellowhead,Phil Rivet, North Fraser Sophie Zehner. Submission Guidelines cortesisland.com. South Fraser Jerry Riches, Mid Island Yvonne Smith, North Island Items for publication on subjects of interest to the Discovery Ruth Amiabel, South Island Shirley Lowe, North Edgar Islands community are welcome. Wolfe. Very active Executive members Past President Fred Please help us by following these NEXT DEADLINE Coates,1st Vice Pres. Bob Burrell, Secretary Betty Bolton, Treas. simple guidelines. Margaret Seward. • Text articles do not need to be FOR THE DI attached in a file. Simply send the is Monday Keynote speaker was Alice Edge, Ombudsperson-- Workshops text in the body of an email. July 8th were held by C.O.S.C.O. Executive Sylvia McLeay & Sheila • Please use Canadian spelling. Send in your submissions Pither-- Seniors & Addictions , Pension & Tax Options, Involuntary • Please use the title of your item [email protected] as the email ‘subject’. Separation, & Caregiver and Disability Tax Rules. The guest speaker fax: 250-285-2236 or drop it was- Dr. Mary Ann Murphy Gerontology Dept. U.B.C. . • Please remember to include credits and captions for photos off at Hummingbird or our and other artwork. office at 701 Cape Mudge Rd. In the evening we had a Buffet dinner and Social with Music by a Senior Band.---A good time was had by all. • Please print had-written material clearly. Our next event is the North Island Pot-Luck Picnic to be held on July 10th/12 at 11:00 a:m in Halbe Hall in Black Creek, with games While every effort is made to include all items submitted, errors & prizes to follow---On Sat. July 13/13 A Celebration of Life Tea and accidental omissions do occur. will be held for Past Pres. Charles Hurrell at 2:p:m in Halbe Hall. for membership call Christine Dyson 2207--Call Ruth @3801 if you Subscriptions plan to attend the picnic, and need transportation Gift Subscriptions are available for delivery in Canada by mail. $60.00 for 12 months Local Voluntary Subscriptions with Islander-Benefits $30.00 for calendar year Find more details online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca

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Page 8 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Visitor Information Shane Philip Canada Day Pick Up A Copy of the Guide to the Discovery Islands with special guests On Quadra and the Quadra & Cortes maps The Whole Sh’bang Island play to close out Quadra Bikes Monday, July 1 - at Quathiaski Cove Plaza and Credit Union Market area Overall theme – Canada Day Celebration showcasing Diversity of Discovery Islands www.quadraisland.ca businesses/artists/ venders big and small. www.discoveryislands.ca Our traditional Canada Day events – Opening ceremonies on stage, singing of Oh Canada, SPEECHES, RCMP in official red serge, Canada Day Cake contest, and eating of same, plus live music and entertainment - will start about 4:30pm in Cove Plaza. Children’s Festival with BounceRama, Quadra Bikes has been a resounding games, bubbles, and face painting will be success and we invite you to join us in ongoing from 4:00pm celebrating that with an awesome family Musical entertainment continues till dusk dance at the Quadra Community Centre featuring Shane Philip and special guests Local performers will include: The Whole Sh’bang!!! The Whole Sh’bang, Quadra Belly Dancers, There will be some great prizes for Quadra Go Dog Go, The Unexpected, Duffy Live, Bikes registrants and a draw for T-shirts for Quadra Dog Show and Agility, Rumour anyone who rides their bike to the show. Has It, Jules Frank, Marnie Younger, the Hal Douglas Blues Band, Jaci McPhee and Things kick-off at7:30 pm at the Quadra more...... !!!!! Community Centre, Saturday, June 29th. See full program in your mailbox for more Tickets will be available at the door $10 information on the complete line up of each and $25 for families. Come out and events. support this great event and dance your socks off!!! OH CANADA!!!

Fri. June 28: Compassion Gorilla gypsy fusion, worldbeat, latin, folk dub

Fri. July 5: Blue Katz Quadra’s own vintage rock n‘ roll

Tuesdays Karaoke is Back!!! with your host Chalres - come in & sing! Rockin’ Saturday evenings: Open Mic with Mo Dining (starts Jun 7) Sun-Thurs 8 am - 9 pm; Fri & Sat 8 am - 10 pm Herons/Inn: 285.3322 Pub: 285.3539 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 9 Islander Author Ruth Ozeki to visit New HBI Menu Benefits Quadra Island Library Heavy on Local Ruth Ozeki is an internationally acclaimed filmmaker and novelist The Heriot Bay Inn has been who lives part of the year in Manhattan, and part on Cortes Island. serving fun-loving locals & Her award-winning novels My Year of Meats (1998) and All Over the travelling public for over Creation (2003) have been described as “witty, intelligent and 100 years. The cooperative passionate” by the Independent, and have attracted a growing ownership of the Inn believes readership. prosperity and success blooms through community, authentic Her newest book A Tale for the Time Being focuses on 16 year-old experiences... and awesome Nao, who has decided there is only one escape from her aching entertainment. Look for special offers loneliness and classmates’ bullying. But before she ends it all, Nao from participating plans to document the life of her great-grandmother, a Buddhist Authentic carries into how our businesses*... nun who’s lived more than a century. A diary is Nao’s only solace— food is prepared. We believe and will touch lives in ways she can scarcely imagine. strongly in sustainability and sourcing ingredients as locally BOOK BONANZA Across the Pacific, we meet Ruth, a novelist living on a remote in the Cove as possible. Our eggs are free- island who discovers a collection of artifacts washed ashore in a run, from a all regular Hello Kitty lunchbox—possibly debris from the devastating 2011 farm; seafood is local or west 10% Off prices tsunami. As the mystery of its contents unfolds, Ruth is pulled into coast, caught using sustainable the past, into Nao’s drama and her unknown fate, and forward into methods; almost all the her own future. meats we serve are produced Kirkus Reviews describes this book as “a masterpiece, pure and ethically and are antibiotic April and May: Mid week simple”. Ruth Ozeki will read and discuss her new book at the and hormone-free. Even in the standard rooms 50% off Monday to Wednesday. Quadra Island branch of the Vancouver Island Regional Library on fryer we’re keeping it as local Wednesday, July 17 at 3 pm. This is a free program, but seating is as possible: Canadian, non- limited. For more information, please contact the Quadra Library GMO, zero trans-fat canola at 250-285-2216. oil. Yes, care and conscience are ingredients we cook with. We are launching our summer 10% Off any purchase North Island Laboratories Herons dining menu this Saturday week. Enjoy wonderful food July 6, 2013 experiences at the Heriot Bay WELLSMART 6-9 pm Inn. Open 7:00am to 10:00pm WORKSHOP daily. 10% Off Herbs & Spices Quadra Community Understand groundwater Centre Firearms and your well Amnesty • keep your well to code Door open 10% Off Select Services The Minister • protect your water 6pm of Justice has approved a • troubleshoot quality issues Presentation province-wide amnesty 7pm program over the 30 day 10% off for locals • Treatment options period extending from June 15 % off with your • Quadra aquifers Light 1st, 2013 to June 30th, 2013. Islander Benefits card. (labour only, parts extra) • expert panel Q&A refreshments Individuals wishing to participate in this amnesty are DISCOVERY ISLANDERS Attending: The Last Drop Water Systems, to call the Quadra Island RCMP Red Williams Well Drilling, VIHA, Get Detachment with particulars SHOP Four-Cea Services, Pump Systems Inc., 10% Off of their firearm and to arrange Andrew Sheret, Van Isle Water LOCAL water for a police officer to attend and take custody of the firearm. In the business of testing * Some restrictions may apply providing peace of mind DO NOT BRING Get your card www.nilabs.com FIREARMS TO THE DiscoveryIslander.ca DETACHMENT Page 10 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Quadra Island’s 48th Annual Trout Derby/ B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend Report We would like to thank everyone who came out to the lakes June 15th & 16th to participate and enjoy this year’s Trout Derby/B.C.’s Family Fishing Weekend event. With perfect fishing conditions for just over the 100 participants a great time was had by all. This year’s Trout Derby winner and also recipient of the Garnet Patten’s Memorial trophy for men’s largest fish went to Graeme Binnersley for his 1lb 5oz fish. Theresa Roddie was this year’s women’s 1st place winner and receiver of the Howard Richards memorial trophy. Top prize in the youth category was won by Liam Ross for his 1lb 1oz trout. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS! YOUTH WOMEN’S MEN’S Freehold lot with funky cabin 1st Liam Ross 1st Theresa Roddie 1st Graeme Binnersley on village Bay lake. 300+ feet of lakefront 2nd Jackson Krook 2nd Kathy Binnersley 2nd Norm Knowles Asking $139,000 3rd Dakotah Richards 3rd Jessica Nutting 3rd Hughie Ross This year’s entry prizewinners were Kybor Dubois, Micky Mowat and Riley Oswald. Marlena Stevens was the lucky winner of the hidden weight category and the skunk prize was won by Lulu Tingle. John Mc Cabe’s name was drawn for the father’s day raffle and 250-285-2217 Lindsey Renda’s for the 50/50 raffle. It was a pleasure to have Sophie Bawkes-Smith this year’s May Day Queen to announce the winners and hand out the prizes, thank you so much. We would like to thank the Heriot Bay and Q. Cove Tru-Value stores for the spirit board points program and to the local shoppers that donate their points to the trout derby, it is extremely helpful. Thank you to Eric at Heriot Bay Tru-Value for the best ever donated corn on the cob. Big thank you to Joe Duprey and to the Quadra Golf Club for their contribution of donated prizes. Thank you again to Mike and Terry for the campsite preparation work and to the Highways Department for allowing us to camp at the bridge. Once again to Owen Bird coordinator of B.C.’s Family Fishing weekend event for all your help and support to make the event so successful. This year’s proceeds of $465.00 are being donated to the Quadra Island Cemetery. As always we enjoyed ourselves immensely and are looking forward to next year’s 49th Derby! Until then happy fishing trips to all! Darlene, Laurel & Sally

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250-202-4677 Find all my listings on Free Estimates - Phone 1-877-286-1932 toll free [email protected] Fax 285-3573 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 11 Discovery Islands Circumnavigate Thank-You To All Festival of Cortes Island of Our Artists Chamber Music Hurry aboard because the Summer WORKS OF H’ART welcomes the Historic Boat Tours are selling fast! As summer sun and would like to take this Quadra Island and Fanny Bay are pleased part of the Museum at Campbell River’s opportunity to say thank-you to all of our to announce the 3rd Annual Discovery Historic Summer Series, on July 14, from 9 Islands Festival of Music from July 25 to artists, artisans and crafts-people! am to 2 pm, a circumnavigation of Cortes 29. Chamber Music feeds the soul with its Melissa Abram; Mike Balatti; Bilz Rockfish Island will be highlighted. This tour, in intimate sound. This year’s Baroque feast (William Van Orden); Melanie Bishop; partnership with Discovery Marine Safaris, directed by Philip Hansen, principal cellist Gary Brettanacher; Irene Blueth; Kirsty will include an entry into Bolton; Starfish Creations ( Rebecca at the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and and a lunch stop at historic Refuge Cove. Young); Chris Bruneau; Caroline Bridges; festival artistic director, offers a banquet of After lunch, the tour will stop to look at Jeanette Taylor; Lawrie Bowles; Anne delights not only in the music department Cameron; Susie Chapple; Cortez Creations the amazing Cassel Falls in Teakerne Arm but also in the accompanying foods. The (Roanne Nelson); Carol Foort; Betty , , a historic spot Discovery Islands Festival of Chamber Frank; Rosemarie Gall; Discovery Metal noted by Archibald Menzies (Vancouver’s Music includes five events over five days. Creations; Ed Drahanchuk; Earthlight botanist) as “…a beautiful Waterfall which Pottery (Hanna Lewandowski); Robert Quadra Island: July 25, Kameleon issued from a Lake close behind it & Rutherford; Sharon Hatelt; Gerry Hebert; Restaurant, Meet the Musicians; $40 * precipitated a wide foaming stream into Linda Hodgins; Rae Houghton; I Blew the Sea over a shelving rock precipice of It Studio (Cherie Hemmingsen); James July 26, Southend Farm and Winery, A Pottery (Martha & Gordon James); Kevin about thirty yards high, its wild romantic Celebration of Italy; $35 * Johnson; Perry Johnston; Chris Jones; appearance aided by its rugged situation Kiln Art Jewelry (Peggy Brackett); Vivid July 27, Quadra Community Centre, A & the gloomy forests which surrounded Baroque Café; $30 * Works (Den Jones); Hands on Design it…”. It is indeed a boating highlight! (Leslie MacKenzie); John Hansen; Happy July 28, Gowlland Harbour Resort, The trip will continue north along Lewis Hatter (Aileen Douglas); Christine Husson; Intimate Baroque Brunch. $30 * Channel, around the top end of Cortes Windy Door Studios (Gale LaPorte); and follow down the west Francis Laver; Elena Mason; Quadra Island Fanny Bay, Vancouver Island: Fanny Bay Soaps (Naomi Terry); Madison Terry; coast of Cortes, past Whaletown, Gorge Hall, Intimate Baroque Dessert. $30* Kathryn Manry; Maureen Maryka; Ed Harbour and Manson’s Landing , before *Early Bird pricing until July 2: $5.00 Oldfield; Michael Redican; Melissa Rickey; rounding Cape Mudge and heading back Ian Sentence; Virginia Stewart; Catherine reduction on individual tickets. Early Bird to Campbell River. A Museum guide is Sutherland; Perrin Sparks; Sea Star Crafts Quadra ticket packages: all four Quadra on board to offer insights into the various (Yvonne Weber); D’Lish Soaps (Kathy Island events for $105 (limited number): historic points along the way. A day on Wellard); Linda Varro; MiekeLily Van each event price includes culinary treats. the water is worth a week in a park it is Orden; Doug Weyler. Tickets for all events available at the said! Check out the other Museum tours to Yes that is over 50 artists for all of us to Heriot Bay Inn: call 250.285.3322 or Sonora, Hardwicke and Yorke Islands later treasure! 1.888.605.4545 to reserve. this summer at www.crmuseum.ca . The Speaking of treasures...how about For more information: www.difestival.com cost for the Cortes trip is $140.00 including that coffee and goody artist next door... historic interpretation and lunch. Call the thanks Heidy for being you..a Heriot Bay Museum at 287-3103 to register. staple now! Stay tuned for a new First Nations display showcasing a variety of artists and carvers from up and down the West Coast....a very proud moment for Works of H’Art! Remember you can find us here seven days a week for the summer...9:30-5:30! (250)285-2834.

Oceanfront Resort | B&B | Dining & Lounge Now Open for Dinner! For Reservations, Call 250.285.3572 www.gowllandharbour.com Page 12 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Yoga Take Class Action Cortes Radio Every Monday afternoon at 5 p.m. there is a Yoga Class for Our taught by Trinity in the Upper Realm at Q. Cove. Forests Bring your own mat or we can Join more than 7,000 people provide one for you. supporting community opposition to unacceptable logging practices in our Free region and requesting an improvement in the levels of Chimney community consultation for Sweeps industrial activity and increased environmental protection in the Free chimney sweeps for low Discovery Islands. income Quadra residents using wood stoves become available The request to BC’s Provincial in the Summer months Government is clear: we want a starting June 1. Several times comprehensive, locally-driven, a chimney fire has destroyed resource planning process that house on Quadra, so it is includes protection of sensitive important that everyone, ecosystems, viewscapes and regardless of income, have other community values. We their chimney cleaned at least believe that the standard of land once a year. & resource management and environmental protection for Gabe Aston, our local chimney the Discovery Islands must be sweep man, has kindly agreed raised significantly to ensure to help low-income residents community wellness, healthy at a much reduced rate. The ecosystems, and ongoing Free Firewood Association viability of the most sustainable has agreed to make the sweeps and profitable parts of the local free. If you can’t afford a economy. chimney sweep this year, just call Steve Moore at 250-285- Sign and share this online 3323 to get on the list for a free community petition! Your chimney sweep. comments and suggestions for better environmental Last year we did about a stewardship are especially dozen sweeps because of the valuable. The groundswell generous donations made by of public concern is already Quadra Residents to the Free making waves – Add Your Firewood Association account Voice! at our local Quadra Coastal Credit Union. Next time http://www.thepetitionsite. you’re in the Credit Union, com/921/879/704/clearcut- please consider putting some logging-is-destroying-coastal- money in the account. It communities-in-british- keeps everyone warm & safe. columbia-you-can-help/ Help Keep our Community Strong Shop Local All Year Long!

Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 13 Stroke Awareness Well Smart Workshop at Quadra Month Reminds Island Community Centre – July 6th

Us to Think t happens every year, right around Quadra Island residents optimize their F.A.S.T. Ithe same time. Your water changes: water systems over the years. colour, clarity, maybe the taste, perhaps Gary Anderson from VIHA Stroke is one of the leading causes of death even the way it smells. Why? Your water Environmental Health Department will and disability in Canada. June is Stroke comes from a well – your water supply be available to answer questions from a Awareness Month and the Vancouver comes from the ground and nature is regulatory context as well as providing Island Health Authority urges residents to your water manager – but you don’t have water quality information. Catherine know the signs of stroke and get help as to be at the mercy of your environment. Black from North Island Labs, an quickly as possible. You can take charge! ISO1705 accredited laboratory has been Quick diagnosis and treatment of a stroke On Saturday July 6th, from 6-9 pm testing well water since 1994, will be able changes the outcome for a patient; and at the Quadra Community Centre, to answer questions on water quality and knowing the warning signs of stroke North Island Labs and Last Drop Water the interpretation of water test reports. can ensure that every second counts. Systems are sponsoring a Well Smart Ministry of Environment, Water Quality Remember, think FAST: Workshop. Our goal is to help well Branch will be providing an information · Facial droop: one side of face does not owners understand not only the basics table. move as well as the other of wells and groundwater use, but Suppliers for the drinking water specific issues facing islanders, such as industry; Andrew Sheret, PSI (Pump · Arm drift: one arm does not move or salt water intrusion and the presence of drifts downward when held extended Systems Incorporated) and Van Isle boron, fluoride and arsenic. WellSmart Water will either be present to answer · Speech: patient slurs words, uses the outlines what regulations apply to well questions or have information tables wrong word, or cannot speak at all owners and what can be done to keep available. wells up to code and water supplies free · Time: to call 9-1-1 of contamination. Instruction will be Red Williams, Tom Curial, Rick Milne The bottom line is, if you notice sudden given to help well owners troubleshoot and Catherine Black are also long loss of strength or numbness in the face, water quality issues, how to pinpoint time members of the BC Groundwater arm or leg; sudden difficulty speaking or what to test for and learn to interpret Association and the BC Water and confusion; or a sudden severe and unusual and apply lab results. Doors open at Wastewater Association. headache, call 9-1-1. 6pm, presentation to begin at 7 pm, For anyone interested in testing their “If you treat stroke patients quickly, before refreshments to be provided. well water, sampling kits with a 10% there is irreversible damage to the brain, An expert panel of industry members discount voucher will be supplied at the they can recover completely,” said stroke will be present to contribute to the Saturday workshop. Free shipping will researcher and neurologist Dr. Andrew discussion. also be offered to anyone who is able to Penn. The miracle treatment is a clot- drop samples off Sunday afternoon at the Red Williams from Red Williams Well buster called tPA, which is a naturally Community Centre between 2 pm – 3 Drilling and Tom Curial from Four-Cea occurring protein that breaks up blood pm. Samples received will be delivered Services are both qualified water well clots. “If you remove the blockage, blood to the lab Monday morning. drillers and pump installers, each with can flow freely again,” Penn adds. decades of experience in the industry. For more information please call For more information about the signs, Rick Milne, from The Last Drop Water Anne Milne at 250-285-3415 or email symptoms, treatment and recovery of System also a Qualified Water Well Pump Catherine Black at northislandlabs@ stroke and mini-stroke, visit healthlinkbc. Installer has successfully helped many gmail.com ca, and type “stroke” in the search field.

Page 14 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 BC Timber Sales Gives Green Light to Clear Cut Lower Okisollo Channel At the QUADRA ISLAND - Despite repeated requests from local business organizations, Minister of Forests, Lands, & Natural Resource Operation, Steve Thomson has directed BC Timber Sales, to accept bids HBI for logging to proceed. For two years, a group of 15 businesses and business associations known as the Discovery Islands Marine Tourism Group has been asking for a temporary halt to proposed logging in the lower Okisollo HAPPY CANADA DAY! From all of us Channel. Tourism operators have argued at the beautiful Heriot Bay Inn. Enjoy the that too many of Discovery Islands Marine weekend while celebrating this amazing Corridors have been severely impacted by place we live in. We are truly blessed. logging and that this is beginning to impact revenues for local companies. Tourism in Karaoke Tuesday are back! Come and be the Discovery Islands is worth an estimated a star! Don’t hide that great voice singing 45 million dollars each year and employs in the shower, let it out and let it shine! about 1200 people. Karaoke starts at 8:00pm with your Host, Charles. HBI Pub. Local tourism operators have been asking government for a higher level land use Live music Friday nights: June 28… Find out plan for the islands which reflects the high Compassion Gorrila; 8 piece band from tourism value of waterways and channels. Victoria. Gypsy fusion, world beat, when the DI is The group is not against logging but notes club and psychedelic – for real! July 5… posted online there are marine corridors which produce Quadra’s own Blue Katz; vintage rock and a lot of revenue for local tour operators roll! Great food, grand music and good which need careful management. times in the HBI Pub. 9:00pm. Spokesperson Ralph Keller said, “We’re Open Mic with Mo. Make Saturday your very disappointed at this decision. All date night, come and see what amazing we ever asked for was a temporary halt to talent turns up to entertain you. Enjoy logging in three critical corridors until all dinner first, the kitchens open until the local stakeholders could get together 10:00pm. Every week is a new show! and work out a land use plan. BC Timber 9:00pm. HBI Pub. Sales staff argue that extensive consultation Join our Heriot Bay Inn Facebook page has taken place, but operators insist it is and watch for upcoming events, prizes a top down plan that falls short of local and just plain fun interaction, photos and expectations. Clear cuts will be visible and friends! they will negatively impact our operations. One of the roles of government is to balance the needs of the provincial economy with the needs of local communities. That’s not happening here. The government consistently considers the needs of communities and tourism businesses as an impediment to forest management, not as an equal or integral part of it. Tourism operators here are treated as little better than bystanders when it comes to managing the forest. We pay taxes, we employ people, we support local families and business. Why are our jobs worth less than logging jobs?"

Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 15 Rare Whale Artists, Get Your Summer Sighted Off British Wearable Art Columbia Coast Submission Into The Puppet Shows , BRITISH COLUMBIA-- CR Art Gallery by July 2 at the Museum (Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Artists, are you looking for a new spin on The summer students at the Museum at Campbell River are pleased to announce For the first time in over 60 years, a North creative expression? The Campbell River that the puppets have returned from their Pacific right whale has been spotted in Art Gallery’s Wearable Art Fashion Show winter hibernation. British Columbia waters. Fisheries and may be just what you’re looking for. The Oceans Canada biologist James Pilkington Gallery has put out a call for submissions Each Tuesday and Saturday, starting made the discovery while surveying for for artists who want to create one or more Tuesday, June 25th, there will be two whales off the west coast of pieces for the show, with generous prizes shows daily: one at 10:30am and one at aboard the CCGS Arrow Post, a Canadian on offer in a variety of categories. The 1:30pm. The shows will run through July Coast Guard vessel, on June 9, 2013. deadline for submissions, which should and August and will cost $2 per person Pilkington and fellow Fisheries and Oceans include sketches or photographs, is July 2. (children 3 and under get in free!) Canada whale biologists John Ford and The show is set for Saturday, Aug. 10 at the The old gang will take to the stage once Graeme Ellis observed the whale for a Gallery. again and this year will feature appearances total of 17 hours over the next few days as For those not familiar with this innovative by Peter Puget, Lord Bacon, and even it foraged on zooplankton at the surface. art form, wearable art is art for the human Captain Vancouver. Each show is 20 Sightings of these whales are extremely rare body. The format gives a passing nod to minutes long and will be followed by a - there are only six records of the species in traditional fashion shows, but otherwise craft. Canadian waters over the past century, and the pieces presented are better described Call 250-287-3103 or email summer. all were killed by whalers; the last in 1951. as sculpture. Artists create their pieces, Fewer than 50 individuals are thought to [email protected] for more usually with a narrative theme, to be shown information. currently exist in the eastern North Pacific and performed by models. The Aug. 10 Ocean. North Pacific right whales are listed show, which will be held along with a silent as Endangered in Canada. auction, offers artists a chance to compete “When we realized what we were looking for cash prizes and awards that include at, we were in a state of disbelief ” said Audience Choice, Best of Show, Best Use Pilkington. “I never thought I’d see a of Recycled Materials and more. North Pacific right whale in my lifetime, let Tickets for this extravagant event will go alone have the opportunity to study it over on sale in July. All proceeds go towards several days. I was ecstatic!” supporting children’s programming at the North Pacific right whales are large baleen Gallery. This is the Gallery’s fourth annual whales that were once commonly found Wearable Art Fashion Show and it’s sure to in British Columbia waters, most likely once again be a sellout event. for feeding on their preferred prey, tiny Information on how to prepare a copepods (zooplankton). They were submission is available at the Gallery or at abundant from the www.crartgallery.ca under ‘Downloads.’ north to the Gulf of Alaska and Bering Entry is juried. For more information call Sea before being decimated by whaling. 250-287-2261. Nineteenth-century whalers preferred this species because they were large, slow swimming, and floated when killed. They were hunted to near extinction before 1900. Most remaining individuals were killed by illegal whaling in the 1960s. Today, the North Pacific right whale is one of the most critically endangered whale species in the world. It is estimated that there may only be a few hundred alive today, mostly in the western North Pacific. The North Pacific right whale is protected by the federal Species at Risk Act (SARA). It is also protected under the Marine Mammals Regulations, which fall under the Fisheries Act. Page 16 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Second in a series of reviews of Quadra Fine Island Island’s fine dining establishments Dining Next up- Gowlland Harbour Resort Four long-time local is a newly re- opened resort tucked away in Gowlland Harbour. residents, and avid diners, Reception & Service decided to embark on The parking and entrance is a little on the confusing side to a first time visitor, however, once parked and inside the building it is seen to be truly an executive quality resort - a Quadra Island food with a large stone fireplace, fine wood on the walls, and lots of view windows and a large adventure to compare deck with water view. We were welcomed and seated. The service throughout the evening was flawless. some of our local eateries. However, we were one of two tables that were served so they had the time to treat us as In each review we examine each special guests. of the following considerations (we The food menu was limited but it did fit all of our needs. will include appetizer, entree, and We started with a recommended bottle of British Columbia wine which was presented dessert): to the table for tasting. 1. Reception & Service, welcome We were left with lots of time to look at the menu. greeting, overall environment, table setting, and quality of service in a The Food timely manner, is the menu explained, with evening specials (if applicable) We tried to choose different meals so that we could get a true representation of them etc. all. (Each item on the menu is labelled discreetly as to gluten free, nut free, vegetarian.) There was only one soup, a seafood bouillabaisse, however, we all wanted the smoked 2. Quality & Presentation of Food pear with mixed greens/nuts, and warm sherry/raisin dressing (recommended by our (hot, cold, appealing arrangement), server). This was a great choice and a great salad with some great unexpected flavours. quality (properly cooked and is it as represented on the menu), servers’ For our main course we each chose a different entree: Beef tenderloin, Stuffed chicken attitude and ability. breast, Vegetarian Portobello mushroom dish, and a Scallop dish. With the exception of the scallops, the presentations were very similar: grilled green 3. Value of Food & Drinks (selection, prices) and consistency veggies, squash and potatoes. The tenderloin plate was not hot, and the scallop dish was over all 4 meals, cost of 3 course meal a little disappointing, the menu stated pan seared but the presentation was more like stir with drinks and gratuity fry. We ordered all four deserts and were up to the task. Topped it off with a pot of French press coffee. Our summary: Service - very attentive but not overbearing. Menu selection - reasonably standard. Appetizers and desserts - limited, but excellent quality and presentation, prices a bit high. Entrees - limited but adequate, prices reasonable. Wine selection - reasonable, and bottle prices very reasonable. Reservation and greeting - very nice Wine, appies and dessert were served in a timely fashion. A fairly long wait for main course (half our party were served first, slightly cold meal, the second half served next and their meal was hot). A quite nice touch is the little packet of baked goods with the bill, rather than the standard mints! The prices were in line with the food quality. CORRECTION: Soup (half order $12, full $23) Salad $8-$11 In the last edition of the DI, the first Fine Dining review it stated that our Quadra Main course $21-$29 Island resorts are open seasonally. Of Dessert $9- $12 course the Heriot Bay Inn is the exception Approximately $50.00 per person for 3 courses. being open year round. Our apologies for the error. - Editor Throw in a bottle of wine, tax, and tip - $75.00 per person will get you a great night out. Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Page 17 Discovering Desolation Sound

t can be said with some confidence Ithat the Discovery Islands are a world class boating adventure. The history, the geography and the wildlife combine to create a unique narrative that stands strong alongside the great global tales. This summer the Museum at Campbell River is offering a series of guided Historic Tours each Sunday during July and August that explore the Discovery Islands and points north. The first trip is planned for July 7, from 9 am to 2 pm, and will travel to Desolation Sound. Considered to be one of the west coast’s premier cruising destinations, Desolation Sound abounds with the beautiful. The tour, offered through a partnership with Discovery Marine Safaris , cruises from Campbell River, heading south and east, passing historic Cape Mudge Indian Reserve on Quadra Island and the Island’s lighthouse built in 1898. Captain Vancouver visited the Coast Salish living on Quadra in 1792, commenting that they “conducted themselves with the greatest civility and respect”. Later, Quadra Island became an Beautiful Cassel Falls in Teakerne Arm, West Redonda island important centre of industry for logging, mining and fishing many years before central Vancouver Island became settled. One of the most intriguing islands on boasts a marina, fuel dock, general store, the route is Mitlenatch. Now a wildlife restaurant and art gallery. The Museum’s sanctuary under the protection of BC tour includes a stop for lunch here and an Parks, it has the largest seabird colony in opportunity to get off the boat and wander the as well as numerous around, taking in the quaint surroundings. sea lions and seals along the shore. The tour continues with a stop at beautiful Because of its unusual rainshadow climate, Cassel Falls in Teakerne Arm and returns Mitelnatch has unique flora and fauna around the north end of Cortes Island, (cactus for example), which is not found along Sutil Channel passing by the shores on other . Sheep were once of and southern Quadra kept there by the Manson family of Cortes Island. Always a delight, wild life viewing Island. is often a part of every trip with the crew Entering into Desolation Sound, it is of Discovery Marine Safaris sharing their difficult to believe that Captain Vancouver knowledge of where and when exotic once proclaimed the area to be so dismal, marine mammals like whales are likely to that he named it as he did. With the vista appear along the route. of the snow capped Coastal Mountains to The Museum is offering three trips the east, the verdant landscape of West to Desolation Sound this year on the Redonda Island and picturesque Lewis following Sundays: July 7th, August 4th Channel to the north, it represents the and September 15th. The cost for these quintessential beauty of British Columbia’s trips is $140.00 including the lunch stop west coast. at Refuge Cove. To reserve a seat call the On the southern tip of West Redonda, the Museum at 250-287-3103. For a complete boat cruises into the sanctuary of Refuge listing of boat tours this summer visit the Cove, long a boater’s safe haven. Today, it website at www.crmuseum.ca

Page 18 Issue #554 June 28, 2013 Sovereignty Party Forms on The Studio Tour for Vancouver Island & Surrounds the 2013 Season Calls for Accountability, Transparency & Justice VICTORIA, BC- The Sovereign proposed federal electoral State of Vancouver Island Party boundary changes in (SSVI) announces its official Cumberland on Vancouver formation. Island. At the January 2013 and ______subsequent meetings in [When asked about how it sees Victoria on Vancouver Island the smaller neighbouring islands a number of resolutions were fitting into its constituency the passed. Discovery Islander received this The resolutions were about reply:] the founding of the party, Smaller islands such as Quadra election of officers to it and Island in the Discovery Islands other business which included are part of and integral to our the establishment of the Legal valued Island way of life. The Political Execution Office. Sovereign State of Vancouver SSVI intends to represent its Island Party has an inclusive constituency. The constituency view of such islands. Your The creative community of Quadra celebrated the start of its is Vancouver Island and beautiful islands are in part second decade of the Studio Tour with the opening weekend Surrounds. SSVI will be what make living here so June 1st and 2nd. We had a good turnout and artists reported seeking participation, political special. Moreover, we feel enthusiastic visitors around the island. Many of the artists are donations and voters for every that the platform we will be seasoned regulars who take the opportunity to present their new Island federal riding. A website advancing in the months to work during the Tour. We always enjoy a few new faces each year, is under construction at http:// come will hold clear advantages such as Trinity Gogolin with her lovely leather works and Will ssvi.info and benefits for those living on LaVigne with his wonderful photographs. And we welcome artists the Discovery Islands. who have shown in the past and who reappear with new work – We will also be requiring for example Mike Balatti’s new carvings. accountable, transparent and We welcome participation just government. from all Discovery Islanders We would like to express our thanks to so many people who and together we can make made the Tour happen. The Tour committee worked very hard Human Rights violations allegations involving a member our world a better place for on new signage and a gorgeous new website (check out www. ourselves and our children. quadraislandarts.com). They are a great team and we value their of the Sovereign State of efforts to make for this year-long event happen. Thanks also to Vancouver Island party against I have personally visited your other artists who helped out, and particularly to the partners, the Government of Canada beautiful Quadra Island several spouses and family who pitched in. We also want to recognize the have not yet been officially times - and look forward to my input of many other people and businesses on the island. Thanks filed with the United Nations, next visit there. to the Hummingbird, Works of H’Art and the Tourist Info Booth although an informal exchange Sincerely, for ticket sales, Sarah at Waypoint Signs for our new signs, Yellow was made. A Declaration has Richard Robin Creech Dog for being a distribution centre, Jim Abram and Strathcona been drafted and approved. Secretary RD for ongoing support, Leslie Matthews for our new sign at SSVI also plans to represent Sovereign State of Vancouver the Cove, On Root for plants that made the Community Centre its constituency in another Island Party look great, the Quadra resorts who promote the year-round tour statement today about and sell tickets for the opening weekend, Campbell River Arts Council for the loan of easels, Chris Thompson for ticket printing, Fred Handley from the Tula Foundation for helping move the Trauma & Abuse Counselling Centre bi-folds….. this really is a community effort! Professional individual counselling We hope that the community continues to enjoy the opportunity for men & women by appointment. to visit the artists’ studios as the 2013 Tour remains open throughout the year. If you have not yet checked out this year’s artists, grab a brochure, log onto the web site, call to make sure NORTH ISLAND the artists will be in, and take a look at the creative efforts of the SURVIVORS’ HEALING island’s many fine artists. You will be made very welcome! SOCIETY CALL 250-287-3325

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Imagine the 2874 or email at [email protected] possibilities! or pay by credit card online at 11 02:57 3.2 10.5 www.discoveryislander.ca Thursday 07:38 4.0 13.1 250 285 2880 Q-COVE There may be cheaper ways 14:20 1.3 4.3 APPLIANCE REPAIR but the DI works.!! 21:33 4.9 16.1 Repairs and service to your domestic SAILING major appliances at competitive rates. We 12 03:39 3.0 9.8 have a good selection of quality rebuilt Call 250-285-2234 or email Friday 08:29 3.9 12.8 washers, dryers, fridges, gas and electric [email protected] 14:56 1.6 5.2 Sailboat Partnership ranges. All come with a one year warranty Seeking a responsible co-op partner for on mechanical components and free with any questions 22:03 4.8 15.7 usage and ownership of a 28’ delivery for south Quadra Island. New Aloha sailboat, docked in Quathiaski and used parts depot. Free pick up of your Cove. Boat’s in good condition, unwanted recyclable appliances. 10% sleeps 4, reliable diesel engine, roller Seniors discount. furling headsail, insured. Please call 250-285-3425 or cell 250-202-3425. Kevin 250-551-3070 Page 20 Issue #554 June 28, 2013