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Issue 370 May 26, 2006 Discovery

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May Day - Sat. May 27 See last edition of D.I. for program details www.discoveryislander.ca �� Ferry �� Schedules � � � � � Campbell River - Quadra Island �

Crossing Time: 10 minutes � �

Leave Quadra Island 6:15 am 3:05 pm †7:05 am ** 4:00 pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm 9:00 am 5:50 pm 10:00 am 7:00 pm �� 11:00 am 8:00 pm �� 12:00 pm 9:00 pm �� 1:00 pm 10:00 pm 2:00 pm *11:00 pm �� Leave Campbell River �� 6:40 am 3:30 pm †7:30 am 4:30 pm 8:30 am 5:25 pm �� 9:30 am 6:15 pm **10:30 am 7:30 pm 11:30 am 8:30 pm �� 12:30 pm 9:30 pm 1:30 pm 10:30 pm 2:30 pm *11:30 pm �� Quadra Island - Cortes Island Crossing Time: 45 minutes Leave Quadra Island Leave Cortes Island �� † 9:05 am † 7:50 am **11:05 am 9:50 am �� 1:05 pm 11:50 am 3:05 pm **1:50 pm 5:05 pm 3:50 pm �� 6:45 pm 5:50 pm

* - Fridays and Saturdays only. † - Daily except Sundays. ** - Tuesday sailings are for Dangerous Cargo - No passengers. �� For More Information �� Stop in at the Quadra Island Tourist Info Booth �� on Harper Rd. next to the Quadra Credit Union. �� Pick Up A Copy of the Guide to the Discovery Islands and the Quadra Island map-brochure ��

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Submit your event: eMail: [email protected] • fax: 285-2236 • drop-off: 701 Cape Mudge Rd. The Regulars D a y b y d a y • Every Day - Quadra Legion - Now Open at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 27 • Every Monday - Badminton, 7:30 Cape Mudge Hall - May Day! Rebecca Spit • Every Tuesday - Kalina Folkdancers -QCC, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Sept.to Apr. parade starts at 10:00 am - see last issue of D.I. for schedule of events - Sketching group at Firesign Studio 10 am-12:00 pm - May Day Dance Q.C.C. - Al-anon meeting, 7.30 pm at the Childrens Centre 8:30 p.m. • Every Wednesday -Yoga 9:30 am and 7:00 pm Community Centre Wednesday, May 31 - Quadra Seniors @ Legion-- Tai-chi 10:00 am Carpet Bowling 10:30 am - Free Money Q.C.C. Armchair Aerobics 1:00 pm 11:30 a.m to Noon - Community Lunch, noon Friday, June 2 Q.C.C. - Badminton, 7:30 pm Cape Mudge Hall - David Smith - A Celebration of Life - Prime Rib Night at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 2 pm • Every Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 7:00pm at Quadra Island Bible Church Saturday - Sunday, June 3, 4 - Rib Night at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm - Quadra Island Studio Tour various locations daytime. • Every Friday - Yoga 9:30 am and 4:00 pm Community Centre - Seafood Dinner with Rod Hadley Jazz Pianist 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm Monday, June 5 - Youth Q.I. Bible Church 7:30 - 9:30 - Quadra Island Cycle Club meeting Yak Shack - Pool Tournament - Quadra Legion -7 pm - Jam Session - Quadra Legion Friday, June 9 • Every Sunday Bible Study all Ages - Quadra Island Bible Church 9:30 am - Nanci Cook Reception Explore - Sunday Service QI United Church 10:30 7 - 9pm - Family Worship Service 10:30am Quadra Island Bible Church Friday-Sunday, June 9-11 - Buddhist Meditation 10:00 am Upper Realm - Quadra Island Trout Derby Village Bay Lake • 1st and 3rd Wednesday - Food Bank 1-2 Community Centre Registration Friday 6 pm to Sunday noon • 3rd Sunday of Month - Raw Food Pot Luck 5 - 7pm 285-3827 Thursday - Monday, June 18-22 - Mixed Media Painting workshop Firesign Studio • Last Saturday - Bonus $50 cash draw. Quadra Legion 6:30pm (members & guests welcome) with Jeanne Krabbendam, 285-3390 Island Calendar online: www.discoveryislands.ca/news Next Deadline: Monday, June 5th 2006

Island Calendar is a list of on island events. Please submit seperately for the Island Calendar and News & Events or indicate in your submission if you would like your event placed in both. �� Tanya Storr Following the text order exactly as above for email submissions is appreciated (month, date, day, title, place and time), use the title as your email subject. Current advertisers welcome to submit �� B.A. English events but not-for-profit items will be given priority.Thank you. �� Freelance Writing �� & Editing �� 285-3937 �� [email protected]

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May Day dancers - 2005 [email protected] photo: Philip Stone

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 3 would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the people who took the Area J Regional Director’s Report Itime to send me cards and emails and who called to wish me well. It was really nice to hear from you. I am now feeling really good May 22, 2006 by Jim Abram and will be back at it in a couple of days. A few more weeks until complete recovery, but I am ready to get back to business! into is from the campground on Drew Harbour, year I have asked our MP, Catherine Bell, to Emergency Preparedness along Drew Harbour to Heriot Bay and along arrange meetings with the various ministers Cramer Rd. to Hyacinthe Bay Rd. All of this is responsible for all of the above while I am I hope that most of you saw the note from very preliminary at this point but I thought you at FCM. Many ministers will be there as will Dawn Ross concerning the neighbourhood might like to know what is being considered the Prime Minister. Issues such as affordable emergency preparedness program. This has in the discussions. This would certainly have housing, sustainability, green infrastructure evolved out of the last couple of years of Regional a positive impact on water quality in the area, and transportation will be high on the list for District work on the Emergency Preparedness both on the upland and in Drew Harbour and discussion by people that are dealing with these Plan for the Northern Communities. We formed Heriot Bay. issues across the nation. I am looking forward a partnership with the other rural areas north to learning more about how to make use of this of the Oyster River and with Campbell River Granite Bay expertise right here on Quadra Island. Update to fund the plan in an economical manner and Well, the boat ramp is complete and the upon my return... the plan is to now to let the communities build work on the wharf is well underway. I was on that work and develop their own specific there yesterday to meet with the users and Mayday plans. The Quadra Island Community Safety with the pile drivers. All should be completed Another Mayday is upon us! I just returned Committee is coordinating the efforts of the within a few weeks and one more item can be from the Empire Day celebration in Cumberland other safety service providers and looking checked off on my list of “things to do” for the and took part in their parade, traditional for lots of community involvement. Contact community. This is an important one since it is ceremonies and Queen’s luncheon. It was great Dawn or any of the Safety Committee members the north west end of the public road system and I was glad to see what other communities (myself included) if you want to get involved. and provides permanent water access to the do to celebrate the occasion. I know that our Community Tourism meeting areas to the north in Area J and beyond, just as Mayday will be bigger and better than ever. I the wharf at Hoskyn Channel provides access to sure hope the weather is better.. it poured all Some time ago, I attended a meeting with the outer islands via the north east public road day in Cumberland! local operators of tourism businesses and terminus. These areas are now safe and secure Well, that is about it for this issue. I hope representatives from the province and their as public facilities for the use and enjoyment of consultant. The focus was putting together a to see all of you at Mayday on Saturday and the public and will remain as Regional District at the dance also. Until then, feel free to call plan for tourism development on the island. parks indefinitely. There has since been a follow up meeting me between the hours of 8:30 am and 7:00 (which I could not attend). I am glad to see Federation of Canadian pm, Monday through Friday (not on weekends, this initiative proceeding to the next step. It folks!) at 285-3355, or you can fax me at is very important that we take a close look Municipalities Annual 285-3533 or you can email me at anytime at at coordinating our efforts around tourism so General Meeting (FCM) [email protected] or by mail at Box that we do not fall into some of the pitfalls that 278 in the Cove, V0P 1N0 other communities have gone through. This is a This is my opportunity to bring forward Respectfully submitted, any and all issues within Federal jurisdiction, turning point for our community. How much is Jim Abram the right amount? How will we coordinate the that are of concern to us in Area J. These would services offered by each provider for a better include, but not be limited to, fisheries issues, Director, Discovery Islands - Mainland Inlets overall experience for visitors? How will we salmon enhancement, fog horns, lightstations, (Area J), RDCS provide housing and services for the workers? rural post offices, federal wharves, etc. This These are the kinds of questions that need to be answered. I am totally supportive and will do whatever I can to help out. This certainly fits into one of my goals for this year, regarding affordable housing. It is obvious that we need it, now how do we provide it? We want to always keep in mind what it was that attracted us to this area and what it is that attracts tourists and then insure that we do not destroy those very attributes in our tourism development plans. Sewer discussions I have been in discussion with residents of the Heriot Bay area concerning a desire to remedy the ongoing septic concerns in the area. A second meeting was held with the RD person that deals with such matters and we had a good discussion of options. The residents will now discuss with their neighbours and see where we go from there. 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Submit your event: eMail: [email protected] • fax: 285-2236 • drop-off: 701 Cape Mudge Rd.

Cook At Explore Keep Joe in Your Moms & Babes Magic Realism Welcome new mothers and Explore proudly presents New Thoughts mothers-to-be to the baby group! Painting Works by Local Artist Nanci Cook. Last year when Joe Skogan We meet on Wednesday mornings June 1st - 29th please join us at Workshop disappeared our community at 11:00 at the Community Centre. Nanci’s reception Friday June 9th sustained a great wound - a great There is no fee. Come meet other June 5-8 at Firesign 7 - 9pm, everyone welcome! loss. Our collective injury is not moms, nurse, share concerns and Studio yet healed. Let us remember Joe delight in each others babies. in this month of May and speak Magic realism erases the Afterwards you can take a break lines between how the world of him with love. - Submitted by and stay for the Community Lunch friends of the family is and how it might be, and at noon. we are left open to delight in the deep wonder of what QUICC General Letz Sing at a is, and what might be, real. Meeting Kristen Scholfield-Sweet will New Time use metaphor, analogy and There will be a general meeting Come join this growing storytelling to help participants for the Quadra Island Cycle Club community of singers. Learn create magical imagery, and will on Monday, June 5th, 7 p.m. at the melodies and harmonies with mentor and critique work in Yak Shak. All are welcome. We will director Tina Erickson. No the student’s choice of acrylic, be discussing after school young experience is necessary, all voices watercolor, graphite, ink and persons rides and after dinner road Parents & Tots are welcome. chalk pastel. rides for this spring and summer. Now Free Come and discuss your ideas Monday 7:00-8:30, Quadra website: www. Not only are parents and their about summer fun on wheels! For Community Center. 9 sessions/$63 ﬁresignartanddesign.com or call tots free to roam the Community information call Brent at 285-2550 (sliding scale available) Nanci for details 285-3390 Centre from 9:30 to 12:00 every Thursday it is now a free deal! We �� have toys to play with, story time, snacks and a sing-a-long. Watch here for special Parents & Tots events such as Spit Day on June 1st. If you would like to come but don’t have transportation or would like more information please call Michelle at 285-2294.

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Ph: 285-3221 Cortes Toll Free:1-877-585-3221 www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 5 discovery Sister, A Good Thing Found by Rev, Jill Brocklehurst - In A Nanaimo Store Islander I have been a proponent of shadow work for about Cash! th a year now, actively paying attention to that which I Issue 370 May 26 , 2006 don’t want to pay attention to. Have you ever seen Were you in a strore in Nanaimo on May Published bi-weekly and distributed free throughout the those angel cards sitting in a little bowl somewhere? 19th and left some cash there by mistake? Discovery Islands by: The idea is you pick one and enjoy the message it Or maybe you don’t know where you lost it. Discovery Islands media & publishing has to share. Well, I have a deck of Osho/Zen/Tarot Your name is Eric and I have your money call PO Box 280 Quathiaski Cove, cards and lately I have picked the card “POLITICS”. 250-616-6930 to establish identity and get your B.C. V0P 1N0 It is a little unnerving since the description explains dough returned. Tel.: 250 285-2234 Fax: 250 285-2236 how politicians and religious leaders all wear a mask. Each one of them is a phoney to the public and has 701 Cape Mudge Rd. a back door personality. How could this be me? I Island Enlightenment Office hours: Mon-Thurs 10-4pm have made a point of being true to myself and others. I value honesty and transparency. I believe Spirit is all love and in and email: [email protected] A couple of weeks ago my sister blasted me; true around all that there is. The positive Publisher/Editor: Philip Stone family of origin stuff. She called me bossy, said I always and most powerful entity that there is is Spirit. Spirit is universal creator Staff Reporter: Tanya Storr have been bossy, I always will be bossy and in fact, I was being bossy right in that moment. I was crushed. and is the sun that shines and the rain Cartoonist: Bruce Johnstone This is the very trait I had buried and attempted to that waters the corn that is our human Printing: Castle Printing 285-COPY change. nourishment. Spirit is my nourishment and the peace that exists in me now © Discovery Islander 2006 All Rights Reserved As a Spiritual teacher and leader I esteem to be an and forever more. Spirit is in me and example. Every Sunday I show up for a Celebration of Opinions expressed in this magazine in and a part of all. love and light. Truth is sometimes I just don’t feel like are those of the contributors and do not it. What about those days that have started off on the I know that I myself and all humans represent the views of the publisher. wrong foot and my husband and I aren’t connecting are born of Spirit and I and all Agreement # 1408585 well? Fake it until you make it? That is what I do, rightfully have love and peace in us from the beginning at birth. Printed on recycled paper sometimes ... Perhaps I am lying to myself. Christine Downing I am sure my function in the says in the book Meeting the Shadow, “For a woman universe is just to be. I am to be sharing Discovery Islands my peace, my love and understanding Media and Publishing the sister is the other most like ourselves of any creature in the world. She is of the same gender and with all. generation, of the same biological and social heritage. I love planting flowers and trees Subscriptions available The sibling relationship is among the most enduring to feed myself, the butterflies and $30.00* for 6 months of all human ties, beginning with birth and ending only those sweet, sweet winged ones - the .00* $50 for 12 months (* includes GST) with the death of one of the siblings.” I conclude, my hummingbirds. I see myself being Call 250 285-2234 for details sister knows me best and she knows when I am lying connected with others through the ... lying to all those around me and lying to myself. positive energy that is in all. This Submission Guidelines From deep within my dark shadow emerged and energy is the love that brought us I was devastated. Truth is, we never rid ourselves of here and the good energy that is a Items for publication are welcomed on subjects of any expression. We are in constant flux and change, part of all. interest to the Discovery Islands community. Please moulding our personalities to fit our social situations. The things I find beautiful in life help us by following these guidelines: The more determination we use to hide attributes besides the birds and the bees and • Please print handwritten material clearly. claimed unfit and expand our consciousness in the flowers and the trees and the • Electronic items sent by email & must be saved as ‘acceptable’ traits, the greater the rift, the darker the moon up above, and the thing we call Word or rtf formats. Please spell check in Canadian shadow. love, is peace. Peace of mind in all English. Sorry no floppies. is a very beautiful thing. Shower me • No MS Publisher, WordPerfect files or graphics in I picked up the book The Dark Side of the Light in the warmth of the sunshine and Word files please. Send imported graphics separately. Chasers by Debbie Ford and rediscovered that Love is inclusive, it is the summation of all feeling, the full the sweet smell of the herb and the • Please use the title of the item as email subject & flowers that creator gave us is such send multiple items in separate emails. range of emotion and each part is necessary to be sweet beauty. • Please don’t send original irreplaceable material, whole. If I aspire to dwell in the fullness of my being, make a trip to a copier first!! live in the moment and express myself freely I must Let my ears hear the sweet songs • Please remember to caption & credit photos and artwork. make peace with my shadow. Ford goes on to explain of the birds, the whales and the soft Don’t write on the back of photos use labels or Postits™. that, “... sneak attacks will handicap you in the areas rippling of a stream. That is beauty of your life that mean the most. It is by embracing all to me. While every effort is made to include all of who we are that we earn the freedom to choose How I share beauty with others is items submitted, errors and accidental what we do in the world.” through communication. Come to my omissions do occur and the Discovery C. G. Jung asks, “Would you rather be whole or paradise, my home. Islander should be only one part of good?” I am tired of being good. I choose whole. Brothers and sisters of this earth your publicity efforts. My sister is right, I am bossy. So I say, “Thanks Sara for come, come take my hand and we can opening the cavern door and shedding some light share some of these beauties. Next Deadline on my darkness. Painful as it was, I am grateful to 7 pm. Monday, June 5th move forward.” Charlene Cardona www.discoveryislander.ca 6 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 Understanding Cancer Study Needs In Other Continues Nations (UNION) Amped on Nutrition is still The question that is often asked involved in a cancer study on in any decision we make is “Is it Quadra Island. Please if you worth it”? That is the question or any member of your family that Nuala Sheran asked before has now or has previously had applying to HOPE International cancer while living on Quadra to become a UNION volunteer Island you qualify for the study. in 2006. This is a long term project which will probablytake 5 years Improving the Lives of the Poor to complete. is a Matter of Vision Amped is taking information HOPE International is a non- on cancer cases and mapping profit Christian-based organization the occurances on Quadra. that was founded in 1975 and is We are working together based in New Westminster, BC. with the Cape Mudge Band Every year, HOPE sends volunteers which is now in the process to live and work on projects that of testing for cancer causing are initiated by requests from local agents in the air. In trying to representatives. identify the source they are For six weeks this summer, Nuala working with an environmental will be living and working in a rural consultant Michael Gordon village outside the town of San from Vancouver. Jose de Ocoa. There she will work In addition Dr. David Martin side by side with the Dominican of Health Canada is in the people on the construction of a process of matching postal much-needed school. Nuala’s work codes with cancer on the south will have an impact on the lives of end of Quadra. We need to know school children and rural families your postal code as part of our and the rich experiences will leave information gathering. Please a lasting, life changing, impression contact Amped on Nutrition on hers as well. with your details at 285-3142 NUALA SHERAN NEEDS YOUR HELP IN FULFILLING HER QUEST Nuala is seeking assistance �� in reaching her financial �� commitment of $3,500 - the cost of having this unique experience. �� This is an opportunity for you to help this committed woman in fulfilling her desire to learn more about the causes of poverty and hunger, and to work �� towards solutions for the world’s neglected poor. �� Watch out for future �� fundraising events that will take place in the next couple of months on Quadra and come and show your support! If you would HUMMINGBIRD like to make a cash donation, �� contact me directly at 285-3950. Please carefully consider your response to this request. Your All Your Office financial support will be greatly School & Art appreciated and will be tax Supply Needs deductible. Faxing And, we think you will agree Colour & B/W Photocopying that the answer to Nuala’s question Mon-Fri 9 to 5 Sat 10-4 is: Yes, it really is worth it! Tel: 285-3334 • Fax: 285-3331

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 7 ANNOUNCEMENT • Skookum Ventures Ltd. would like to announce that Kirby Creek Ent. Ltd. which is owned by Skookum Ventures Ltd. is now the contractor operating TimberWest’s Gowlland Harbour dryland log sort. • We intend to make this dryland sort a safe, successful and environmentally sound business that compliments all forestry operations on Quadra island. • As a sideline enterprise we will be providing firewood from all suitable trim and waste logs. We will make this available to all residents of Quadra at as reasonable price as possible. • Safety in the woods has always been foremost in our company’s concerns. We want everyone to come home to partners and families safe and sound every night. • The forest industry however has had very bad safety numbers with people injured and killed on the job. • There have been more lives lost in the woods in B.C. in the last year than the Canadian Military in all the current war zones they are deployed in. Preschool Program • The Provincial Government through Worksafe B.C., all the licensees and the For 2.5 to 5 years unions representing workers are in agreement - strict adherence to all safety policies (Toilet training not required) including rules concerning access and clearance, ( reasons to be in the hazardous work zone) are to be enforced with all due diligence. Quadra Kids • Skookum Ventures Ltd. has been designated (under new policy) the Prime school age program Contractor for TimberWest’s inner Quadra Island operations. We are obligated to enforce a safe work zone for all contractors that may be on the job e.g. Seamar For 6 to 11 years Industries who have built all the logging roads for TimberWest over the past Cost $3/hour (3 hour min.) dozen years. Safe work practices must be complimentary between contractors for the benefit of everyone. We ask for the public’s understanding and co-operation to help us maintain a safe work zone. Please feel free to contact Skookum Ventures Ltd. at our office at 285-3207 or Keith’s cell 287-0678 for information concerning access through hazardous work zones and hours they will be in operation. Local control, diversity of commerce EMCO Resources Ltd. and co-operation will help us all build a safer and stronger local economy. Electrical Contracting Sincerely Keith Liseth Service and Maintenance

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Electrical Contracting • Design Service • Maintenance • Repairs 24 Hour Service www.discoveryislander.ca 8 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 Thank You And Thanks From David Roy Smith The second edition of the Quadra Salmon Enhancement Island Hiking Trails Map i s n o w (1947-2006) available in local stores. The Trails The Quadra Island Salmon Enhancement Committee would like to thank Society would like to thank Lorraine, Robin and the following companies for their Jason for their recent fund raising assistance at financial support. Their sponsorship the HBI. Thanks to the HBI crew we were able allows us to continue selling our to raise $800.00 toward our new Extension maps at the very affordable price of Centre development. And thank-you to the two dollars. Quadra Islanders who generously donated! Quadra Credit Union, Quadra Island Vacation Rentals, Harbour House, Out For Adventure, Gowlland Harbour Food. Friends. Freedom. David was born in West Vancouver, Resort & Conference Centre, Heriot Thousands of Canadians inspired to to Joan and James Smith. He is survived Bay Tru Value Foods, Taku Resort, Coast share their “Taste for Justice” in support of by his wife Catherine and their two Mountain Expeditions, Heriot Bay Inn Amnesty International this June children Valerie and AJ; his sister Judy, & Marina, April Point Resort, Rockview This June, Amnesty International invites her sons, Jason and Skylar; Uncle Martin; Resources, Seamar Industries Ltd, Canadians to celebrate food, friends and his brother Martin; and his niece Lena. Coastal Spirits, Quadrate Ventures freedom by joining Taste for Justice – a David led an incredibly full life. He Ltd, Whiskey Point Resort, Discovery “nationwide dinner party” in support of Forestry, Walcan Seafoods Ltd, The human rights. began his own construction company at Landing Pub, Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge, 21, worked for Corrections, and then Participants can host any type of dinner Quadra Island Kayaks and Island headed off to work in New Guinea for party - big or small, formal or casual. Plus, Cycle. for those who don’t like to cook, hosts can CUSO. Never one to miss an opportunity, This second edition has three new go out with friends to a participating Taste he experienced New Guinea as few trails that were not shown in the first for Justice restaurant instead! others, trekking to ceremonies in remote map. By purchasing this new map for Amnesty International is all about people locations, conquering mountains and yourself, and for your summer guests from all walks of life coming together to exploring the culture. When it was time you will be supporting the Trails defend human rights. Taste for Justice is to return home, he and his friend, Ted Committee and all of our volunteers. based on the same idea: good food shared Murray, outfitted Tiki, a 20 1/2-foot One hundred percent of the funds with good friends, all in support of a great replica of John Guzzwell’s sailboat Trekka raised go towards materials and cause! equipment to maintain many of the to sail from New Guinea to Victoria. trails on Quadra Island. This June, join with thousands of David moved to Quadra Island where other Canadians to support Amnesty We would also like to thank Richard Sam Hooley hired him as a construction International’s global human rights Pielou of Pielou Design Works for his worker. So began David’s love affair with work. Join Taste for Justice! Visit www. volunteer time in making the many tasteforjustice.ca or call 1-800-AMNESTY (1- a place that he considered ‘heaven on carved signs for our trails. 800-266-3789) to register or learn more. earth’. He later opened Discovery Islands Realty and, in so doing, coined the term “ Discovery Islands”. His enthusiasm, sense �� of adventure and love of life were infectious. He enjoyed a challenge and inspired his �� family to look at life as a journey that �� offered a banquet of opportunities. He �� hiked, biked, snowboarded, rock climbed, �� boated and traveled. David made the most �� of every minute and was ever ready to share �� that enthusiasm with others. There was �� always room for Val and AJ’s friends to �� join in whenever an opportunity presented itself. David’s family and friends were his greatest passion. �� In lieu of flowers, please make a �� donation to a personal charity or �� support local school or community �� activities. David firmly believed these are �� instrumental in helping shape healthy �� individuals and a healthy community. �� A Celebration of Life will be held at �� the Quadra Community Center on June �� 2 at 2 pm www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 9 Contractor Annual Trout Derby It’s not too late to Come and join the fun and try for the big complete the 2006 one at Quadra Island’s 41st Annual Trout Wanted Derby June 9-11 2006 at Village Bay Lake. Census The Quadra Recreation Society is Registration starts Friday 6 pm until Vancouver, BC – As millions of accepting estimates to install acoustic Sunday noon with final weigh in at 3 pm Canadians complete their 2006 Census questionnaire, Statistics Canada ceiling tiles on a portion of the ceiling Sunday at the bridge. Adults $10.00 and reminds respondents that Tuesday, in the central hall. children 15 years and younger $5.00. May 16 is a reference date and not a This involves screwing 1 by 4 Prizes in each category are as follows: firm deadline for completion of the strapping along 1450 square feet of Largest fish overall $100.00 questionnaire. Due to the extremely ceiling and nailing on 1,450 12” by 12” Men’s & Women’s each 1st $150.00 high volume of calls to the toll-free acoustic tiles. Scaffolding is required. 2nd $100.00 Census Help Line and high internet traffic in the period surrounding Give the estimates to Sonia at the 3rd $50.00 Census Day, those respondents who Quadra Community Centre office by .00 Children 15 & under 1st $75 have encountered delays in getting the deadline of May 30, 2006. Call 2nd $50.00 through are encouraged to try again Gordon James at 285-3101 for more 3rd $25.00 in a few days. info and exact details on the project. There will also be registration prizes, “I want to assure you that we are Hopefully work would start & be hidden weight 50/50 draw and lots making every effort to complete census completed in the Summer of 2006. more! Fresh water fishing licenses are not collection as quickly as possible, and will available on Quadra island so make sure give Canadians every opportunity to you pick one up while in Campbell River. complete their census questionnaires,” If fishing is not for you come on up anyway said Jerry Page, Statistics Canada with friends and family and relax at the Director for the Western Region and lakes - enjoy a burger or hot corn on the Northern Territories. cob. The concession stand will be available While Statistics Canada encourages all weekend. every household to complete and This year there will be a new draw return their questionnaire shortly called ‘Go Fishin’’, purchase a number of after receiving it, Census Staff will be your choice for $5.00 and you will have working over the next few weeks to a chance to win $200.00 cash. You can ensure every person in every dwelling purchase your number in advance at Island is counted. In some areas, the census treasures or during the derby weekend. The is conducted using the traditional draw will take place at the final weigh in door to door collection method and on Sunday June 11th. enumerators will be calling on these We are pleased to announce this year’s households in the coming days. proceeds will be going towards Cops for The Census Help Line is available Kids with Cancer’.. So please come out to for those with questions about their support this great cause and have some census questionnaire or who wish to fun at the same time. complete their form by telephone. The Hope to see you there! number is 1-877-594-2006 and the toll- free line operates seven days a week, Darlene, Laurel and Sally from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. local time. It is also possible to complete the form online at www.census2006.ca.

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www.discoveryislander.ca 10 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 B.C.O.A.P.O.-BR. 91- Quadra Slo-Pitch Quadra Seniors League Cumberlands Regional meeting was a Here are the happenings from complete success. We had a delicious buffet, around the league over the last two with Turkey, Ham & many nice Salads, also weeks. a dessert table, that would make you gain The Diamond Junkies knocked off weight, just looking at it. 14 of our members Special blend 20-4 while the Master attended. The laugh of the meeting was a batters fell to the Rowdies 10-1. woman who told us two storys, (1) How do you buy a bathingsuit, when your Grandson The Master Batters jumped out to or nephew would like to take you to the a 7-0 lead and seemed to be on their beach, & when you tip the scales at over way to their first win until a nine run 200lbs. (2) What are the rules when you use bottom of the fifth gave the Chuckers �� a public toilet, ( the ones Mother taught you). a 10-8 victory. The Rowdies handed This lady had us rolling with laughter. Many the Diamond Junkies their first loss Excursions are planned for the Summer, by winning 6-1. Theatres & Concerts, Boat Tours, Seniors day The Junkies then redeemed at Mt. Washington. themselves with a 16-2 thumping Come on June 3rd @ 1:p:m, to Amiabels of the Chuckers while the Rowdies Experiencing Life In Christ; Sharing Christ In Life Season end Pot-luck—366 Sutil Rd. 285- and Special blend had to settle for a 10-10 tie. 3801—if you need a ride phone same no. Pastor Roy (Sherree) Zimmerman Our next meeting is at the Legion on June Chris Rendall’s Chuckers were 1281 West Road 7th at 10:30 a:m , come early & book browse knocked off 26-10 by the Rowdies and Special Blend squeaked by the Master Worship Service: 10:30 am and visit. We will be having Music to dance Bible Study: 9:30 am & listen to,after our meeting and Lunch. All Batters 14-12. Seniors are Welcome, Young & Experienced See you at the ball parks. Fax: 285-2035 For membership contact Ruth Amiabel @ 285- Email: [email protected] 285-2020 Box 161, Quathiaski Cove 3801 or David McQuade @ 285-2627

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 11 All I Really Needed to Know I Learned in Child Care -Lisa Scalapino, or many harried working parents, child daughter’s ‘owie.’ Meanwhile the mother of the the capacity for empathy. In turn, as he matures care is nothing more than a safe place to perpetrator is telling her child, “You have to watch his empathy will be the root that flowers into Fleave their young son or daughter while where you’re going. You ran into Sarah’s carriage. impulse control or anger management.” they go to work. If parents are fortunate enough You have to slow down. Now say ‘sorry’ and lets In the later incident parents in the play to find just the care giver they want in a child care not play on that tricycle any more.” The trike-rider, group actively and responsibly care for their setting they trust, they are relieved. Few, however, is tugging to get away and back to her tricycle. Her children. They, too, tell the children to say the are excited. Few feel privileged to be leaving their parent firmly pulls the trike out of the circle of socially acceptable apology, but they miss the 2, 3, or 4 year old in care. Many quietly wish they play things and puts it away in the closet. There opportunity to help their children learn more were stay-at-home parents who could watch over are a few bitter protests and then in minutes both fully about what has happened. That’s not their child’s every move and breath. Many cling children are back in the fray. because they’re bad parents, it’s just because passionately to the belief that, as the birth-parent, they’re not teachers trained in early childhood they are in every way superior to any other care- Snapshots Side by Side. development. Child care educators expand the giver. But is this always the case? Could it be In both these settings children get accidentally many ordinary incidents of early childhood into that a parent alone cannot teach a child all that hurt in the course of usual child’s play. In both teachable moments. she needs to know in her early years? Consider these settings adults intervene, comfort and stop these snapshots of everyday incidents amongst the hurting. But in the child care setting, adults Research consistently shows that children young children. also teach. The educator helps the boy with the in child care settings enter Kindergarten with beads to see what his swinging beads have done. stronger social skills. In “The Great Child Care Snapshot of Children in Child She helps him stop his play even though he’s still Debate” Gillian Doherty 1996 reports, “children very interested in it, by getting down to his eye who had been in a centre-based program as pre- Care: level, looking him directly in the eye and using schoolers spent more time in cooperative play As I open the door to the child care centre, a a hand signal. She both tells him to stop and with peers …than children who were cared small 4 year old boy whaps a small 3 ½ year old signals him with her hand. He sees and hears her for exclusively at home.” Similarly, Monitor on girl, Clara, with a string of beads. The boy watches instruction and practices the all-important skill of Psychology March 2000 reports that “children the now crying girl with interest for a moment self-control. He stops his activity even though he who receive high-quality child care tend to and then tries swinging his beads again. The very much wants to do it. He then attends to her. score better in tests of social and emotional nearby child care teacher steps in. She kneels She puts into words that the beads “hurt.” She development as well as language and cognitive down so that her eyes are directly level with the helps the boy see what he’s been only partially growth.” In the same vein, UBC’s Human Early boy’s. She holds up her hand, “Stop,” she says in aware of-- if at all –that swinging beads can hurt. Learning Partnership (HELP) 2005 reports that a quiet voice. The boy lets the beads droop. “Did She teaches him the socially appropriate response children in high quality child care have “better you see what happened?” The teacher asks. The when he accidentally hurts someone “sorry” and peer relationships.” boy looks perplexed. “Look at Clara’s face. See she puts into words what the boy can’t say for These skills arise in part because children where these beads hit?” The teacher shows the him self is that he didn’t mean to hurt anyone. have the opportunity to practice playing with little red mark on Clara’s cheek. Meanwhile the This narrative helps both children understand others, but they also arise because early childhood teacher wraps her arm around the little crying what has happened. The hurt girl listens as all educators are adeptly taking advantage of girl. “The beads hurt when they hit.” Can you this is explained. She too has heard the teacher’s teachable moments all day long. tell Clara you’re sorry? You didn’t mean to hurt words. She watches as the teacher re-directs the Of all the skills a child needs in the world, her.” “Sorry,” says the boy, frowning a little as he boy’s play so that he can learn how to play more social skills may be among the most important. realizes what he’s done. The girl peeks at him safely with his beads. Over time these “lessons” As Robert Fulghum puts it, “And it is still true, no and quiets her crying. “You can use the beads will help children learn how to play safely and matter how old you are, when you go out in the like this the teacher explains and she makes them over time, these “lessons” will teach the rather world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.” snake along the ground. “You can use them on complex concept that sometimes hurts happen The early childhood education that children the ground.” The children part. The boy practices by accident. Not all hurts are signs of mean intent. receive in child care settings makes “sticking his beads on the ground. The girl moves on to the Lastly, these lessons “will develop in children the together” more possible. So when parents hug play- doh table. all-important capacity for empathy. As Dee Conley and kiss their child good bye on the steps of their Snapshot of Parents and Quadra Children’s Centre Director explains, “By child care centre, they might imagine that child slowing down and reviewing the incident the way turning back one last time to wink at them and Children at a Play Group: she did, the teacher is helping the boy ‘see’ the whisper, “It’s okay…all I really need to know is feelings of the other. As the boy sees and becomes Moms sit in tiny chairs sipping coffee over what I’m learning here in child care.” aware that others have feelings, he will develop an equally low-to-the-ground table. They laugh and talk about spilled grape juice, crayoned walls and sleepless nights. Meanwhile, their children Where can you find... frolic, rocking on plastic teeter totters, pedaling tricycles, climbing into the play tent and back Quadra Island - weather, tides, out. In the far corner there’s a crash. Joanna who has been passionately riding a tricycle around coming events, news accommodations, the room has knocked over Sarah and her baby Google™, Yahoo™, webmail, links to local carriage. Two Moms pop up from the table. Each gathers up a child. One apologizes to the other businesses and societies? as her daughter has caused the crash. The other graciously minimizes the event and kisses her www.quadraisland.ca www.discoveryislander.ca 12 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 Government Creates Quadra Is. Farmers’ New Opportunity For Market & Bazaar Help Wanted Beachcombers Spring has sprung & it’s time to start thinking about the Farmers Market & The Quadra Island Harbour Authority VICTORIA - The Ministry of Forests and Range has issued a licence for a new log Bazaar again! Who knows what treasures requires an assistant harbour manager receiving station, creating another option are to be found there! We look forward to for the months of June, July & August. for beachcombers wishing to sell logs on welcoming back old friends and meeting The position would begin on June 12th the Fraser River, Minister Rich Coleman new! and end on Sept. 3rd. announced today. The Market takes place on every The successful applicant must have “Beachcombers in the Lower Mainland Saturday between May 6 and September attended school full time in the preceding asked us to look at whether we could 30, 10 AM til 2 PM behind the Quadra year and intend to return to school full establish another place for them to sell their Credit Union. time in the next year. Experience in logs,” said Coleman. “By issuing this licence, dealing with the public, some knowledge we’re able to respond to that need, and we Parking for Market customers is off of boats and docks, some degree of expect to see more logs coming out of the Green Road - the Credit Union parking lot physical fitness, experience in dealing river and going to local mills.” is for the use of their customers only, while with cash transactions and computer The Western Log Sort and Salvage Co- doing business at the Credit Union. literacy will be qualities considered. operative plans to establish a log salvage Please do not bring your dog to the Applicants must be between the ages receiving station with a main facility on the Market. We have recieved numerous of 15 and 30, Canadian citizens and Fraser River and a satellite station in Howe complaints from both vendors & market Sound. The co-op will receive marine logs permanent residents. Preference will from permitted salvors, return marked logs visitors about the doggies, both leashed be given to Quadra Island residents. to their owners, and sell unmarked logs & unleashed, so we’re going to have to Candidates must have their own through open auction. bow to the majority and really discourage transportation. Before issuing the licence, the ministry canine presence. Thank you for your Duties will include recording dock invited public comment on the proposal and cooperation in this matter. moorage, general maintenance, some received 44 submissions. Of Special Interest to Vendors! computer work, and collecting fees for moorage, parking and boat ramp usage. “Our goal is to improve the economics Set-up starts at 8 AM. Please use the The position will involve a 35-hour week. of beachcombing for the benefit of the Green Road entrance. The gate will be Fraser River and the marine environment,” Pay rates will be commensurate with unlocked shortly before 8AM, ensuring said Mitchell Anderson of the Labour experience. plenty of time for you to set up. The fee is Environmental Alliance Society, one of the Please send your resume with cover still a low, low $4.00 for adults, and $1.00 members of the co-op. “By operating this letter to Quadra Island Harbour Authority, for kids! Due to the limited space we receiving station, we are hoping we can get P.O. Box 162, Quathiaski Cove, or email more stray logs out of the river where they have available to us, all vendors must be to [email protected] don’t belong, and into the hands of wood residents of Quadra & the Outer Islands. processing companies who can make good For further information, please phone For more information, please contact: use of them.” Paul Ryan at 285-3622 or 285-3555. Dalyce 285-3180, or Linda 285-3952. In order to remove timber in the Vancouver Log Salvage District - whether in the water or on beaches below the high watermark - beachcombers must be permitted by the Province. The district stretches from Otter QUADRA CREDIT UNION Point on Southern Vancouver Island, up the Fraser River into Harrison and Stave Lakes CURLY EASTLAND BURSARY on the Lower Mainland, and includes the entire Strait of Georgia and Queen Charlotte Scholarship funds are available to members and to Strait. the children of members of Quadra Credit Union. Applicants must be grade 12 graduates or mature

CHET CHADWICKBOX 503 QUATHIASKI COVE students planning post-secondary education. BRITISH COLUMBIA VOP 1NO Applications forms are available PHONE 250 285 3980 CELL 250 203 3056 at the Quadra and Cortes Ofﬁces. Completed applications will be accepted via mail, drop off,

AND FABRICATING or fax (250-285-2225) and must be received at the FAX. 250 285 3970 Quadra Credit Union by [email protected] Design, Fabrication, Shop and Mobile Welding July 4, 2006 at 5:00 PM. www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 13 Rob Wood On the Big Island Design Design for Healthy Living CR Art and Garden Tour Seaweed Walk Helping to build • Site analysis You may have the idea that gardening is a Sunday May 28 dreams in the • Design assistance meditative pursuit, only of interest to serious Discovery Islands • Energy conservation minded folks. Think again. The Campbell River Art Spring has brought back to life the abundance since 1978 • Handcrafted drawings Gallery’s annual art and garden tour June 10 and 11 of natural foods that grace the Campbell River area. Human dependency on the ocean is 287-1945 [email protected] will take you into a land of legend and fantasy. a major part of this cycle. The Museum at view my portfolio online When Kevin Thompson phoned to offer Campbell River is offering an opportunity to www.island.net/~robwood his garden for the tour his voice bounced with learn about a very important historic food enthusiasm. “I don’t think you‚ve ever seen a garden source from the sea ˆ seaweed. On Sunday, like this one,” he told tour organizers. And he was May 28, from 11 am to 2 pm, join local seaweed �� right. Kevin and Dianna have created a miniature guide Sequoia Lesosky as he leads a seashore Jurassic Park, tucked behind an unassuming fence walk. This walk will be fascinating for anyone �� that gives no hint of what lies beyond. It’s not until with an interest in the life of the local shores. you step into the backyard that you realize there Sequoia will introduce red, brown and green �� are no set rules for gardening. sea algae (seaweed) and will pay attention “I didn’t want to just plant normal stuff,” says to Nori, Fucus, Rainbow Leaf, Winged Kelp, �� Kevin, who has collected tropical-looking plants Staghorn and Deadman’s Fingers to name but from across Canada and the US. Among their more a few. Shoreline marine life will also be looked �� unusual plants are a variety of species of palm and at as the walk continues. A camera is highly �� banana trees, interspersed with gunnera, bamboo recommended as this will be an excellent �� and giant ferns. Inserted among the plantings and opportunity to get some great shots. Discussion boulders is an intriguing display of animal skulls, will address how seaweed was used historically �� antlers, bones and sculptures. And there’s not a and will recommend methods for use in your �� lawn in sight. Kevin estimates that he and Dianna home today. These walks are extremely popular have made at least 300 trips to transport all the so please pre-register with the Museum at �� rock alone to their garden. 287-3103. The cost is $17.00. Come out and �� Kevin and Dianna Thompson’s garden is one of join the Museum as we begin our ŒSummer a number of new gardens added to this annual tour. of Discovery‚! �� Ten private gardens and four public properties will �� be open June 10 and 11, including the historic Haig- Brown house on the banks of the Campbell River �� and the Compost Education Centre (where there will be a talk on gardening with native plants). Tickets are $12 and proceeds support children’s summer programming at Campbell River Art Gallery. Call the Gallery for more information or to purchase your tickets at 287-2261 or e-mailart. [email protected]. Tickets are also available at a selection of Campbell River nurseries and the Visitor Info Centre. Activities At CR Art Gallery With summer fast approaching, it is time to class on Thursday afternoons beginning June1 until register for the next round of spring art classes at June 22 will be full of colourful landscape paintings. the Campbell River And District Public Art Gallery. A variety of methods will be used including An exciting range of art activities will be happening watercolour, oil pastels and collage. Students should in the studio Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday enjoy using these exciting techniques as a way of afternoons from 3:30 – 5 pm. For children aged capturing local landscapes. 4-7 “An Art Sampler” will run Wednesday’s starting These classes fill quickly so register now! Costs May 31- June 21. Each week students will try out including all supplies are $45 for members and $55 a variety of different materials including paint, for non-members. Drop-in by donation on May 20, drawing tools and found objects. This program is 1-3 pm for Super Saturday where the theme will sure to be exciting, stimulating and fun! �� be “ Artist’s Sketchbooks”. While at the gallery be �� The programs for ages 7-12 will be inspired by sure to pick up the new brochure filled with fun �� the objects and environment we encounter daily. Super Saturday events. “It’s Not Junk It’s Art” will explore the realm of For more information about upcoming programs �� sculpture using objects from the recycling bin, as and events at the Campbell River Art Gallery phone �� well as traditional art making materials like paint, 287-2261 or drop by the gallery at 1235 Shopper’s �� glue and wire. This class will begin Tuesday May �� Row ( in Tyee Plaza). 30 and run until June 20. The “Sea, Sky and Rock” www.discoveryislander.ca 14 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 Re: Afghanistan Involvement Island Forum How is it that we are to expend blood and gold to mop up the mess left by the evil eMail: [email protected] • fax: 285-2236 • drop-off: 701 Cape Mudge Rd. Say your piece: empires? They broke it, they should fix it. Are Re: Applications for sub- the geoduck. It can then be gently removed by we doomed to be the ‘Austria’ to the ‘Fourth grasping the siphon. In this way no damage is done Reich’? tidal geoduck aquaculture to the animal by the harvesting process”. Our new P.M. seems to be leading us down Dear Editor, I hope that the proponents will supply more that evil garden path. Republican Lite until majority? I would like to draw the attention of your information to this community. readers to the two Applications advertised in the Yours sincerely, Corrupt nationalism is preferable to fascist th imperialism. Campbell River Mirror on May 19 on page B12. Joan Sell. The first application is by Canadian King Dennis Gignac Research to Integrated Land Management Bureau (ILMB) for a Sub-tidal Geoduck Aquaculture DISTANCE EDUCATION License just off the shoreline south of Rebecca Spit. Looks like it stretches from north of Milford Rd. to south of Edgeware Rd. Lands file number is 1411182. Reach your goals. The second application is by Discovery Diving Ltd. to ILMB for a Sub-tidal Geoduck Aquaculture License at 2 sites in Open Bay. Lands file number From any distance. 1411183. Balance life and learning with the The maps can be seen at www.lwbc.bc.ca under Land Applications. Comments will be flexibility of distance education received for both applications until June 17th. There’s no other information on the LWBC site Whether you want to get ahead in your career, take your life in but the B.C. Shellfish Growers’ Association gives a new direction, or pursue new interests, our distance education information on seeding and harvesting methods courses offer the flexibility you need to reach your goals. at http://www.bcsga.ca/encyclopedia/41.php The following are a few notes from this site. With more than 100 courses available — from tuition-free Seeding “In sub-tidal culture, the development adult upgrading to university studies, NIC courses are the of grow-out technology has been a significant ideal solution for students balancing a busy schedule or challenge. An underwater self-propelled seeder learning from a distance. has been developed by the Underwater Harvesters Association which transfers the 25-30mm seed Check out our distance Space Science and Astronomy course, geoduck from a hopper through seeding tines into the substrate at the desired depth. Seed BC’s only university-transferable science lab credit offered broadcast on the substrate surface are subject entirely on-line. to predation and losses can be high. Planting the seed at depth gives them some advantage, but Call today and get started: 1-800-715-0914 within BC, or the seed still requires further protection and is browse our list of distance courses online at www.nic.bc.ca. covered with a protective canopy. The canopy, however, does not guarantee protection. The planting activity will attract predators and crabs, starfish (e.g.Pisaster brevispinus), flatfish (which nibble off the siphons), moonsnails and diving birds are continuing to present challenges to the grow-out process. Without the canopy, survival of planted seed is probably less than 10%, but with the canopy in place survival rates can be increased to 80 or 90%. Further losses will occur in the second and third year which may reduce overall survival to 50%. However, further work on survival enhancement is being done. Harvesting. It is currently estimated that it will take six years to grow a geoduck to market size (i.e. at least 1 kilogram live weight). Because mature geoduck can live almost a metre below the substrate, harvesting presents a small challenge. Currently, both inter-tidally and sub-tidally, geoduck are harvested simply and economically by use of a wand which expels high pressure water. The injected water liquifies the sand substrate around WWW.NIC.BC.CA CAMPBELL RIVER COMOX VALLEY PORT ALBERNI PORT HARDY www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 15 Halliday’s Viewpoint

by Steven Halliday Me and My Colon

ou know how procedure, though extremely less invasive. But we’re talking the was blissfully unaware of anything. sometimes you common, is a mystery to many and whole enchilada here, folks. But in my fi rst exam the doctor can’t get a song a source of anxiety to some. As a The procedure requires one found polyps, which he removed out of your head? regular visitor to the endoscopy to purge oneself the day before for biopsy using the same tube to Y Over and over suite at Campbell River Hospital, snip and cauterize – very cool to the examination, and that part is again the same I felt perhaps a fi rst-hand account frankly no fun at all. Purging is watch, especially the puff of smoke! song keeps playing in your mind, might be helpful to those many facilitated by drinking a powerful I should mention at this point that mainly because you have recently of you destined to experience the laxative drink (usually sodium the colon is distended during the heard it, but often the song procedure in future. Of course picosulfate or sodium phosphate), procedure using air, and of course materializes from nowhere. For we must start with the basics. followed up by fasting. These drinks that air has to go somewhere me, right now that song is “Me and The colon is that large portion of are horrible – there is no other afterwards – another delightful part My Arrow”, penned and performed your intestine also known as the word for it. My last experience, of the experience, especially for by the late Harry Nilsson as one of bowel, and unfortunately many however, was much better thanks us musical types. The endoscopic the many songs in his fantasy story people like my father learn too to a new product called Pico-Salax, procedure itself generally lasts from called The Point!; told in an 1971 late that cancer has taken root in which truly wasn’t that awful and 20 to 40 minutes, and in my last animated feature fi lm as well as the colon; too late because there the quantity ingested is minimal case I awoke about 70 minutes after an album and a play. The Point! are no symptoms until the cancer compared to the 1-litre plus of entering the exam room – thirsty, is the story of a kid named Oblio, has become extremely difficult the ironically named Go Lightly, or groggy and of course gassy, but who is the only round-headed to halt, at which point the only the 16 ounces of the normal Fleet otherwise fit as fiddle, raring to person in the pointy-headed Land treatment is generally a partial or (and indeed you will be) solutions. go, and hopefully scope free for a of Point, where everything and total colostomy, (removal of the Regrettably, I noted after the fact the whole fi ve years! everyone had to have a point, bowel). Early detection, however, Pico-Salax allows one to eat small The statistical number of by law. Otherwise, there was no allows early and predominately amounts rather than fast completely, complications arising from a point. Me and My Arrow refers non-surgical treatment. The key to but please check with your surgeon colonoscopy is a very low .02%, and to Oblio (whom I related to, us the whole process is the viewing for specifi c instructions, as fasting these generally arise from problem sharing a large round head) and his of the entire colon using a very is certainly the norm. By the way, bleeding or anaesthetic issues, or pointed dog, Arrow. But the point small video camera encased is a it is not a total fast. Since Jell-O is the infi nitesimally remote chance of the story I want to share with fl exible tube about ½” in diameter, allowed I usually eat huge quantities of a perforation in the bowel. The you is not about Nilsson, Oblio or called an endoscope. In case you of it (oh, yes - no red dye jellos as endoscopy suite at CR Hospital Arrow, but rather it is a tale of Me haven’t guessed by now, the access they discolour the colon and make seems more like a production line, and My Colon - though I do highly point for the endoscope is at the the examination less effective) and as they are equipped to handle recommend the Nilsson fi lm – with aft end of the eating process. The you would be amazed how fi lling six cases at a time, or at least have another point entirely. endoscope is several feet long, as Jell-O can be. Full, that is, for about beds for six. Only one bathroom, Ever since my father succumbed the examination includes the entire 10 minutes…but hey, I’ll take what I though, and indeed a very busy one. to colon cancer in 1999 my colon up to the distal portion of the can get. Beyond that you can drink I attempted to ascertain the odds sisters and I have had to undergo small bowel – another type of colon large quantities of colorless liquids, that any given person will require regular examinations known as examination is via sigmoidoscopy, preferably water and lots of it, and a colonoscopy in their lifetime, but a colonoscopy – I just had my where only the lower portion of clear soup like bouillon. By the was unable to locate a number. The 4th last week. Apparently the the bowel is checked, and is much time of your procedure your colon procedure is standard protocol should be squeaky clean - one to be for a variety of symptoms, but proud of – your surgeon will thank the most common is blood in the Blaine Smith Painting & Contracting you for it, as the odds of catching any stool, or as in my case warranted by Serving all your residential and commercial needs. little polyps improve exponentially family history. Whatever the case, to the cleaner environment. the procedure is best described �� Three of my last four procedures as an inconvenient and mildly �� were with a nurse and surgeon uncomfortable and invasive test alone, but my most recent exam that could save your life, and is added an anaesthesiologist to certainly nothing to be feared. �� the party. The prior three times Pardon my pun, but at worst it is a I was wide awake throughout pain in the butt. 20 years painting experience Seniors discount available the colonoscopy, watching the I trust I’ve made my point. p. (250) 285-3045 c. (250) 202-6299 cameras progress on a monitor, but in the care of the gas master I www.discoveryislander.ca 16 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 Business Profile by Tanya Storr Amped on Nutrition hile many people feel sleepy after eating lunch, the staff members Wof Amped on Nutrition are energized and ready to do cartwheels. They demonstrated their vigour while I snapped photos for this article. Asked why they are so charged up at a time when many of us are trying to stay awake, Amped on Nutrition owner Barb Mindell said the secret is eating well. Staff and customers receive the benefits of the healthy food made and sold in the store’s vegan takeout kitchen. “Every bit of Amped food gives you energy,” said Barb. Situated in Quathiaski Cove’s Yellow Dog This photo Plaza, Amped is in a handy location for locals in full colour online seeking a wholesome fast food lunch or dinner. www.discoveryislander.ca In addition to the regular menu, Amped offers The staff of Amped on Nutrition making their famous zoo zoo balls. L to R: Barb Mindell, daily specials in the deli cooler as well as a Emily Balzer, Rosalind Dysart, Jessica Van Alten, Nora Bingham, Danielle Ritter. Absent: Mia daily soup. Frishholz. Photo by Tanya Storr. When I stopped by on a busy Friday at lunchtime, the menu items included bean Even the store’s takeout containers adhere “Our food is tasty and good for you. And one burgers on toasted sprouted buns with a tahini to a healthy environmental ethic—the plastic of our goals is to try to keep it as affordable as spread and fresh veggies, raw mushroom walnut tubs are made from corn and the trays from possible.” paté, spring veggie quinoa salad, and a fresh recycled paper. Emily said she’s pleased that the menu green salad accented with pink rose petals. The staff sprouts beans and lentils before appeals to so many people. “We are always developing and testing our preparing them. Barb explained that the seed “It’s hard eating out if you don’t eat meat or own recipes,” Barb noted. contains all the plant’s nutrients, and is most you’re on a cleanse or special diet, but almost nutritious at the time of sprouting. Sprouting and Fresh fruit smoothies with energy boosters everyone can find food here that they can eat,” soaking beans also makes them easier to digest. like spirulina, blue green algae, and nettles are she pointed out. popular, and Amped also offers a selection of “Beans are covered with enzyme inhibitors She added that Amped on Nutrition will herbal teas. to preserve their life force, and that makes prepare special food items according to them difficult to digest. Soaking overnight or Amped on Nutrition’s food is produced customers’ dietary needs and food allergies. sprouting is the key.” from scratch, without animal products, and Erika Kellerhals was in ordering a couple of is 99.9% organic. “There are just a couple of Kitchen manager Emily Balzer said Amped’s menu items, and said she comes to Amped for items we can’t get organic, and we always list takeout food has been well received by lunch most days. them,” said Barb. customers. Sorensen - MAcDonald Enterprises Ltd. Erik Sorensen mini-excavator �� Need a little digging? �� Give us a call �� 285-3906 Custom-Fabricated Sheet Metal Call Shane Hedefine 203-3906 (cell) �� www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 17 “It feels really good to be eating this kind of Land Act healthy, nutritious food,” she said. “If you work in the Plaza and are too busy to leave, the staff Notice of Intention will even deliver your lunch.” Land Act: Emily mentioned that most of Amped’s Noticeto Apply of Intention for a to Disposition Apply for a veggies and fruit come from Audrey’s Organic Land Act: Disposition of Crown Land Produce. The store tries to buy all of its Notice ofof Intention Crown to LandApply for a ingredients on the island. Disposition of Crown Land Take notice that Argosy Sea Farms Emily observed that thanks to Amped and Ltd. of Courtenay, BC, intends to other Quadra businesses, she hardly ever has Take notice that Argosy Sea Farms to shop off the island anymore. makeLtd. of application Courtenay, to BC, integrated intends toLand Another benefit is that local businesses Managementmake application Bureau to integrated (ILMB), Land Ministry of Agriculture and Lands, create employment. Since moving from her Management Bureau (ILMB), West Road location to the Yellow Dog Plaza and CoastMinistry Region of Agriculture office for andan Lands, opening the takeout kitchen, Barb has increased AquacultureCoast Region Tenure office for– Subtidal an her staff from three to seven. GeoduckAquaculture situated Tenure on – Provincial Subtidal “Seven employees makes for a fun, buzzing CrownGeoduck land situated located on in Provincial the vicinity of kitchen,” said staff member Jessica Van Alten. Crown land located in the vicinity of Squirrel Cove, Cortez Island. Barb said she hired her staff for who they Squirrel Cove, Cortez Island. The staff of Amped on Nutrition are “all The Lands File Number that has are, not because of their experience. “I wanted charged up” about healthy eating. been The established Lands File for Number this application that has it to be a positive atmosphere. Everyone gets Photo by Tanya Storr. isbeen 1411185. established Written for this comments application along really well. My main goal is to be the best concerningis 1411185. this Written application comments should be boss I can be. All the staff wanted to work part A self-taught health enthusiast, Barb is concerning this application should be time, and I’m scheduling them so they can do happy to talk to customers about their health directed to the Senior Land Officer at concerns. 501-345directed Wallaceto the Senior St. Nanaimo, Land Officer BC, at what they want.” 501-345 Wallace St. Nanaimo, BC, Barb recalled when she first came up with “I bring out the books and we investigate V9R 5B6. Comments will be together. I always ask people to come back and receivedV9R 5B6. by CommentsILMB until will June be 17, the idea for her health food store and vegan received by ILMB until June 17, takeout business. She and her partner, Laird, tell me how it worked out,” she said. 2006. ILMB may not be able to 2006. ILMB may not be able to were sitting in one night reading, and she This approach has worked well in Barb’s considerconsider commentscomments received after after this this realised that she always reads about health. own life. She feels she has become healthier date.date. PleasePlease visit our websitewebsite at at “I said to Laird, ‘If I ever have a store or over time by eating well. “I have Crohn’s disease www.lwbc.bc.cawww.lwbc.bc.ca under CurrentCurrent restaurant, I’m going to call it Amped on Nutrition and I am able to control it with my diet. I don’t www.lwbc.bc.ca take any pharmaceutical drugs.” LandLand ApplicationsApplications forfor moremore because that’s me,’” she remembered. information.information. With the encouragement of Laird and friends, Barb plans to continue sharing her passion Be Be advisedadvised that anyany responseresponse to to Barb opened the store in September 2004, and for health by expanding the nutritional aspect of the business. thisthis advertisementadvertisement willwill bebe consideredconsidered moved to her current location in February partpart ofof thethe publicpublic record. ForFor 2006. Several local artists and craftspeople As Emily Balzer pointed out, when you create information,information, contact thethe FreedomFreedom of of contributed to the store’s cheerful décor and something as positive as Amped on Nutrition, attractive wood shelving and cabinetry. it’s bound to rub off on others. InformationInformation Advisorr atat IntegratedIntegrated LandLand ManagementManagement Bureau’s regional regional Barb said she believes food plays a part in For more information or to try some of office. almost all of our health concerns. In addition to Amped on Nutrition’s tasty food, drop by office. stocking health food and body care products, the store or phone 285-3142. Summer hours Barb has a book nook and lending library of starting June 1 are Monday to Saturday 9 – 7 health-related books in her store. with takeout available from 11 – 6:30.

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John Toelle 285-3783 www.jtoelle.com www.discoveryislander.ca 18 Discovery Islander #370 May 26th, 2006 Island Tides Classifieds Pacific Daylight Time For Quathiaski Cove ACCOMMODATION �� May 26 - June 8 HELP WANTED �� 26 03:44 4.2 13.8 COMPANY COMING? Firesign THE HERIOT BAY INN Friday 11:58 0.6 2.0 B&B has Tourism BC approved �� - ISLAND ADVENTURE 18:24 4.0 13.1 accommodations for your family and �� is hiring Adventure friends in our cozy and comfortable RESORT 22:15 3.5 11.5 Centre staff, dock staff, kayak guides, �� 3-bedroom B&B with separate guest front desk staff, dining room servers 27 04:17 4.2 13.8 entrance, kitchenette, living room, �� and bartenders. Please drop off Saturday 12:31 0.5 1.6 Internet and cable TV: your friendly resumé or email to info@heriotbayinn. 19:13 4.2 13.8 home away from home 285-3390. com 23:10 3.6 11.8 www.firesignbandb.com Healing �� Spa 28 00:35 3.6 11.8 ACCOMMODATION CAMPBELL RIVER ART �� Sunday 01:18 3.6 11.8 GALLERY has an opening for 04:53 4.1 13.5 WANTED a permanent part- time (25 hours 13:01 0.5 1.6 HOUSE TRADE? weekly) Gallery Assistant to teach Yellow Dog 19:59 4.2 13.8 Interested in trading small well children’s classes, manage the gift Trading Company maintained, low maintenance house shop and office assistance. Applicants 29 00:23 3.6 11.8 Bulk Foods & Baking Supplies in Willow Point, Campbell River, must have a strong art background, Monday 00:59 3.6 11.8 one block from the ocean for small excellent writing and communication Open Mon. - Fri. 02:14 3.6 11.8 undeveloped property on Quadra skills and office experience. Send 11 am - 5 pm 05:28 3.9 12.8 or adjacent islands resumes and cover letters to: 1235 Saturday 10 am - 5 pm 13:32 0.6 2.0 Shoppers Row, Campbell River, B.C. Please call 250-923-2226 Buy as much as you want, V9W 2C7 by June 9th. 20:46 4.2 13.8 or as little as you need. For more information on 30 03:14 3.6 11.8 Vacation Accomodation visit: 285-2867 Tuesday 06:03 3.8 12.5 www.quadraisland.ca QUADRA KIDS is seeking Walk or drive around behind Q-Cove’s ‘ Old Yellow Dog’ Plaza 14:05 0.7 2.3 and www.discoveryislands.ca applications for the position of school-age childcare worker for the 21:31 4.2 13.8 STORES summer. Start date is June 19/06 and 31 04:37 3.5 11.5 OPEN MONDAYS ends Sept. 1/06. We are looking for Wednesday 06:35 3.6 11.8 college/university students who have Amped on The Paint�� Lady 14:41 0.9 3.0 IN THE COVE! attended school during the 05-06 Nutrition and Explore will be open �� year and are returning in the fall. The 22:17 4.1 13.5 Mondays starting June 5th for your �� successful candidate must be self- summer shopping convenience. �� 01 15:19 1.2 3.9 motivated and energetic and have Amped hours Mon - Sat 9am- 7pm �� Thursday 23:01 4.1 13.5 experience working with school-age �� take out available 11am - 6.30pm children. Must have Child Care First �� 02 15:58 1.5 4.9 Explore hours Mon - Sat 10am Aid. Send resumé by June 2/06 to �� Friday 23:42 4.1 13.5 – 5pm. Quadra Children’s Centre, Box 577, �� 03 08:17 2.8 9.2 Quathiaski Cove, B.C. V0P 1N0 �� SERVICES �� Saturday 10:13 2.9 9.5 CUSTOM T-SHIRTS. 16:39 1.8 5.9 Get your logo screened onto T- FOR SALE 04 00:18 4.1 13.5 shirts. Great way to promote your FOR SALE - 30 HP Johnson Sunday 08:41 2.5 8.2 business. Printed right on Quadra electric start O/B 200 hrs $600.00 12:14 2.8 9.2 by professionals. Call 285-2626 for 20 HP Mercury tiller control 50 hrs price list. never in salt water $400.00 Both 17:24 2.2 7.2 have standard legs and have been 05 00:52 4.0 13.1 Q-COVE APPLIANCE REPAIR checked over recently 285-2282 Monday 09:07 2.2 7.2 Now doing repairs to all makes and models of automatic washers FOR SALE - Near new Mustang 13:53 2.9 9.5 and dryers. Also new & used parts floater suit. Small - fits to approx 18:12 2.5 8.2 depot for all your appliance needs. 140 lbs. Asking $110.00 firm. (Price 06 01:22 4.0 13.1 Affordable rates. We carry a good new is $269 plus taxes) Phone 285-2654 Tuesday 09:33 1.9 6.2 selection of quality used washers 15:12 3.1 10.2 and dryers. All appliances come with - Mirrored glass case 19:04 2.9 9.5 1 year warranty on parts & labour. FOR SALE and 2 porcelain antique dolls made by Free delivery on Quadra. Call 285- 07 01:48 4.0 13.1 Emily Hart. Emily won an international 3425 or cell 202-3425 doll competition with one of these Wednesday 09:59 1.6 5.2 dolls. Exquisite reproductions. Asking 16:14 3.4 11.2 TWO BOYS STONE $1500.00 Call Gloria (250)935-6482 19:57 3.1 10.2 MASONRY or email: [email protected] Specializing in stone arches, interior 08 02:09 4.0 13.1 features, walls, exterior facades, Thursday10:26 1.3 4.3 driveway pillars, stone walls, FOR RENT 17:05 3.6 11.8 fireplaces. New to Quadra Island keen RETAIL STORE/OFFICE Link to tides & weather to get to work! Call 285-3811 or email: SPACE - for rent in the Yellow [email protected] Dog Plaza Phone 285-2880 www.quadraisland.ca

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