Discovery Islander ISSUE 558 Serving the Discovery Islands since 1992 August 30, 2013

High Society

Spectacular Summer Close Out with festival double-header Quadrapalooza & the Quadra Fall Fair special pull-out program inside

#iphoneography by Robyn Mawhinney WE NEED YOUR STUFF! Get ready for the 19th Quadra/Philippines Connection’s CENTRE will also be available on Saturday, September 21st until Giant Garage Sale coming up at the Q. C. Centre on September 2:00 pm. 22nd by beginning to organize all of your saleable items that you We will be needing many VOLUNTEERS including: TRUCK are ready to recycle within the community. This awesome event DRIVERS and trucks to transport goods from drop-offs to the provides the opportunity to contribute to Quadra’s continuing community centre on the day prior to the sale (Saturday) and then support of the Basao Dilag and Lubo Hilltop daycare/preschool to thrift stores after; SORTERS on Saturday and CASHIERS on programs in the northern Philippines. All items should be CLEAN Sunday; Volunteers to PACK-UP at the end of the sale, STRONG and in GOOD WORKING ORDER and will be gladly accepted ABLE- BODIED helpers to load remainders into trucks following at the following drop-off locations beginning the first week pack-up, BAKERS for our Sunday concession and volunteers to of September. We thank these participants in advance for offering staff the CONCESSION. Please call CAROL at 250-285-3035 to their homes for this service for yet one more year! Please note lend a hand and contribute to this exciting and rewarding event. that NO SKIS, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, MICROWAVE OVENS OR COMPUTERS or non-flat screen TVS will be accepted. Over the past 19 years, Quadra Islanders have helped to support 7 daycare/preschool programs in remote areas of the SOUTH END: Ruth Powell and Chris Thompson northern Philippines through IAT (International Association for 307 Sutil Rd. 285-3695 Transformation).This support has given benefit to well over 1100 Q. COVE: Sharon and Harry Archibald children during this time. Our current 5 year term of sponsorship 858 Prentice Pl. 285-3288 continues to benefit the children and families of the Basao-Dilag BACK ROAD: Pauline Burnett (Milton Greenhouse) and Lubo-Hilltop daycare communities. Dilag is a resettlement 1068 Milton 285-2076 community, one of the poorest in the northern area of Tabuk, and consists of 74 families. When it first received land from the Ann & Don Doolittle government, it was unfertile and there were no resource facilities. 303 Smiths 285-3457 Even though the residents are dependent on farming for a living, HERIOT BAY: Candace and Jackson Holmes there was no irrigation and the production from their farms relied 684 Cramer (leave items in carport) solely on rain. IAT has been helping the community to implement backyard gardening as another way of supplementing their income. Except for the Heriot Bay drop-off, please phone ahead before This is a new concept since most agriculture in recent years has delivering goods. DIRECT DROP-OFF to the COMMUNITY been carried on at a great distance in the mountains, slash and burn style. The situation is similar for Lubo-Hilltop community and both villages are benefitting greatly from community child care which enables parents to focus on their livelihoods. Plan to contribute to this worthy cause by offering your service or donations to this year’s fund-raising GIANT GARAGE SALE. Also choose #291 for your Spirit Board Points at both Tru Value stores on Quadra. We thank Heriot Bay Tru Value for its contribution from this past month’s bottle returns and to all those who donated!

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Page 2 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Discovery Islander ISLAND CALENDAR Submit your event info or news item - eMail: [email protected] or drop-off at 701 Cape Mudge Rd or at Hummingbird

MONDAY Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1 - Parent & Tots, QCC, 9:30 am - 12 pm - Quadrapalooza, Belnkin Park & QCC, details page 12 & quadrapalooza.com - Sing For Pure Joy! QCC, Room 3, 3:00 - 4:30. All Welcome. Friday, August 30 - Weight Watchers, QCC, 6 pm - 7 pm - BBQ Burger Dinner, Quadra Legion, 6:30 pm $5 - 1st Monday - Quadra writers group, 7 - 9 pm 285-3656 - Live Music with Ray Bennett Band, HBI Pub 9 pm no cover TUESDAY Wednesday, September 4 - Al-Anon Meeting, Quadra Children’s Centre, 7:00 pm - Quadra Seniors Picnic, Kurt & Judy Hagens home, (Legion if raining ) 10 am - Folkdancing, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, QCC, Sept 17 to end Apr, 285-3298. Saturday & Sunday, September 7 & 8 WEDNESDAY - Golf Club will be hosting our 2nd annual Club Championship - Parent and Babes 11 am QCC Sunday, September 8 - UofQ - HiYa education from your neighbours. HBI pub 7:00 pm - Quadra Fall Fair, Blenkin Park & QCC 9:30 am - 5:30 pm details page 13 & 14 - Regular texas hold’em poker night 7:30pm at the Legion Monday, September 9 - Hand-drum Circle, Upper Realm, 7:45 - 9:15 pm - Next Deadline for the Discovery Islander - 1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1 - 2 pm - Garden Club: Growing Mediterranean and Sub-Tropical Fruits, QCC 7pm THURSDAY Thursday, September 12 - Parents & Tots, QCC, 10:00 am - 12 pm - Quadra Singers fall season starts, QCC 6:45 pm - Prayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7 pm Friday, September 13 FRIDAY - Live Music with Blue Kats, HBI Pub 9 pm no cover - Unplugged Guitar/Singing Jam 7:45 pm Upper Realm Wednesday, September 18 - Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm Quadra United Church - Quadra Legion General Meeting, Legion 8 pm - Live bands in the HBI Pub 9:00 pm Saturday, September 28 SATURDAY - Poles vs. Holes golf-disc golf tournament, fund raiser for Children’s Centre - Farmers Market & Bazaar 10 am to 2 pm by Credit Union NEXT DEADLINE: MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH, 2013 - Quadra Legion Meat Draw 5 pm - Open mic with Mo. 9:00 pm HBI pub BC FERRIES PHASES OUT PREPAID PAPER TICKETS ON SUNDAY HORNBY ISLAND - Family Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30 am AND ROUTES - United Church, 10:45 am unless advertized, Sept 15 to end Jun, 285-3163. Prepaid paper tickets valid for payment until December 31, 2010 - Quadra Sunday Painters, 11 am - 2 pm, 285-3390 - Buddhist meditation, Upper Realm, 10 am.

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Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 3 Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Discovery Islander ISSUE 558 - AUGUST 30, 2013 ISLAND FORUM Publisher/Editor: Philip Stone The D.I. is published every two weeks and is distributed throughout Further to Dog Bylaws the Discovery Islands have lived on this island below the curve when a man and immediately did the same CONTACT US for forty-one years making passed us riding down the hill thing to a 15 pound female eMail: [email protected] Ime more than casually on a bike. He stopped at the who also screamed in terror Tel: 250.285.2234 knowledgeable about its bottom of the hill, and when and pain. The owner stood at PO Box 280, Quathiaski Cove workings, both its strengths, its I looked up the hill I saw the the top of hill until the second BC V0P 1N0 shortcomings and its vagaries. dog. Once again it charged attack was in progress. I would Office: 701 Cape Mudge Rd During all of those years I've my sitting dogs when it was like to thank Misumi for her Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am - 4 pm been a dog owner. As of July passing us snapping at my dogs, invaluable help. 26th at 3:30 in the afternoon I growling, and almost pushing With no dog bylaws, all the Opinions expressed in this magazine had five rescue dogs. At 3:30 me into the deep ditch behind RCMP could do was get the are those of the contributors and on July 27th I had four dogs. me. The man did nothing are not the views of the publisher. man to agree not to walk on Fir All of them had had difficult until I had screamed at him for Road and the Haskin Trail. He pasts, some heartbreakingly several minutes. Submission Guidelines would not agree to stop riding his difficult. Their ages ranged The next incident happened bike with the dog down to the Items for publication on subjects from just turned three to of interest to the Discovery on Fir Road. I was chatting WaWaKie beach access. He also Islands community are welcome. almost fifteen. Their weights with Misumi Umemura, a did not agree to leash the dog. Please help us by following these were from eleven pounds to fellow dog owner, when I simple guidelines. On Friday, July 26th, we were twenty-two pounds. They looked up the hill to the top • Text articles do not need to be were all mixed breeds with approaching the corner of Fox attached in a file. Simply send the of Fir where the man stood text in the body of an email. the exception of one purebred and Smiths returning from our and his dog had started down walk at 3:40 PM. I saw the man • Please use Canadian spelling. pug. They all had tendencies the hill. Suddenly it growled on his bike and the dog in front • Please use the title of your item toward excitability, but not and attacked my almost fifteen as the email ‘subject’. of him about thirty feet below a one of them had ever done year old dog. He weighs 22 • Please remember to include harm to another dog, any other the corner coming towards us. credits and captions for photos pounds, and he is on two pain He saw me. I turned around and other artwork. domestic animal or any person. medications for chronic severe and fled back down Fox Road, • Please print had-written Never. back pain. His eyesight and material clearly. but when I turned around to Beginning in June for two hearing are also very poor. The see if we were safe, what I saw months, my dogs had been attacking dog had his upper While every effort is made to was the dog charging. I had include all items submitted, errors repeatedly menaced. The back gripped in its mouth, my spray bottle, I had a paint and accidental omissions do occur. aggressive behaviour escalated and my dog was screaming. I roller extension pole over my with time. It began with a dog sprayed the dog with pepper Subscriptions shoulder like an quiver. It weighing 110 pounds from spray. She dropped that dog made no difference. Before Gift Subscriptions are available five to ten times larger than for delivery in Canada by mail. my dogs suddenly lunging at Bill Bradshaw $60.00 for 12 months them and growling with teeth bared while my dogs sat quietly 250-285-3293 Local Voluntary Subscriptions beside me. The first time with Islander-Benefits www.quadrarealestate.ca the owner was able to tackle $30.00 for calendar year [email protected] the dog which was wearing Find more details online: neither collar not leash. There OCEAN VIEW RANCHER www.DiscoveryIslander.ca were two such incidents and New Listing • Beautiful ocean views of Quathiaski several interspersed occasions Cove and Discovery Passage Copyright 2013 when I saw the dog and owner All Rights Reserved approaching, saw the dog go on • Well-maintained 2,600 sq ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom rancher the alert, but was able to run NEXT DEADLINE down a long driveway or up • 60’ x 30’ shop/garage with three bays a side road and thus avoid an & 1.2 acre lot with pond/water 7 pm, MONDAY feature and many well established attack. September 9 shrubs and trees The next incident occurred for publication • Located within walking distance of while we were walking up the the local elementary school, shops Friday, September 13 hill from WaWa Kie. We were and services in Quathiaski Cove $449,900 Page 4 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 I could do a thing, the dog had pinned that his dog was going to hurt my dogs took my eleven pound Chihuahua cross under all that away. I have noticed that typically, Many Thanks it and savagely bit her back. The owner the owners of aggressive dogs who have On August 6th. I had the misfortune once again made no effort to control the attacked other dogs – and people - like the to break my leg driving my motorcycle. dog. He did absolutely nothing. Finally he parents of bullies like to blame the victims. tried calling the dog. He did not come over Although I have been driving a bike for Even after this and given all that led up to to try to get her. Eventually she dropped forty five years stuff still happens. I can not it, the RCMP did not have an easy time my dog. It was obvious immediately begin to tell you how fortunate we are to getting the dog seized, because of Quadra's that the little dog was not able to use her have the dedicated men and women of the lack of bylaws. After they had made an hindquarters at all. His dog was still nearby ambulance service here to help us when application for seizure to the Crown and still looking at my dogs. I begged him misfortune strikes. What a comforting Counsel, and while they were awaiting a to get her away before she attacked again feeling it is to see that big ambulance. It warrant, they came to advise me to drive crippling another dog or finishing off the looks really big when you are lying at the somewhere whenever I wanted to walk first one. While he finally tried to get his side of the road. my dogs. Even after I had lost a dog to dog to accompany him, I was terrified for I was expertly attended to by Bruce and this dog's aggression, its owner would not the safety of my other dogs and unable to Dan. Their professionalism, concern and guarantee that he would leash it. I could do anything to assist the wounded one. care is to be admired. Also a big thank to all have had another dog savagely attacked the concerned passersby who stopped to Those of you who own and/or love dogs every time I came within this dog's range. will understand what these experiences help. We truly do care for each other here Shouldn't I be free to safely walk my dogs were like for my dogs and for me. I would on the island. wherever I choose? I am about to be 72 like to thank Elan Downey and her family Working on the ferry I see our dedicated years old. Dog walking is one of my great for giving Tilly excellent care while I ran Ambulance crew work almost daily and pleasures. It is good for my aging heart, home with the other dogs, Sue Beattie many times in the middle of the night, so it for my compromised joints both large and for fetching pain meds from my house, was an interesting inside perspective. That small, and for my head. It is essential to and Sheelagh Elmitt for driving us to the crossing is sure different from the inside the good health of my dogs. Shouldn't I be vet. Tilly spent the night there battling to the ambulance. able to walk my dogs in peace and safety? breathe with her lungs compressed by the Shouldn't dogs be safe from attack by Again many Thanks. blood and fluid caused by the puncture other dogs anywhere on this island? Am I wounds to her back. The vet called me at Harald Sjoholm alone in thinking that those are reasonable 11 PM to let me know that the outlook expectations in a civilized society? Not was not good. Someone had to be there NEXT DEADLINE alone, but evidently in the minority since with her all night. The next morning her although the subject of dog bylaws has been FOR THE DI breathing had improved somewhat, but is Monday, September 9th brought up in the past, we still do not have the prognosis was that she would never them. That must mean that the majority of [email protected] walk again, that she would have to have an people on Quadra are all right with what indwelling catheter to remove her urine, happened to sweet Tilly, because if we had and that she would never wag her tail again. those bylaws she would be alive today. I I had her euthanised. would have been able to report the dog's This was a little dog who spent almost all of aggressive behaviour to the RCMP after the her first three years shut in a room . When first incident knowing that something could I rescued her, she was just three. The be done about it. What happened to Annie owner of the rescue said her fondest wish Strong and her little Tonka could have was that this incredible sweet , gentle and been prevented. What happened to the loving little dog would finally have some Brereton's dog could have been prevented. fun in her life. It took awhile. She was I suspect there are other incidents. If this is hugely overweight , and she had almost no not acceptable to you, please say so. muscle tone. I had to carry her in a front I would like to thank Tim and Barney for pack for most of all of our walks. By the their understanding, their support and their end of her tragically short life (She had just kindness to me and to my remaining dogs. turned five.), she was often the leader of the pack. She would bound to the front Maureen Mather in tall grass with her fluffy tail waving like a guide-on. She loved to play, she loved Opinions expressed in the to cuddle with me and her pack mates, she loved life. All her ill-treatment had Discovery Islander are not changed that. I thought she deserved those of the writers and a long and fun-filled life, but the inability do not in any way reflect and/or unwillingness of one man to control the views of the publisher. his dog, and his refusal to accept the fact Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 5 RE: Quadra Island Fall Folkdancing West Road Yoga Library a Hit Quadra Kamikaze Folkdancers begin Dear Editor: again on Tues Sept 17, with Joyce and Bob Fall Schedule It seems to us that the article left out the leading until Marcy returns. Payment is by The West Road Yoga Fall Schedule starts on most important component - the librarians. the term or $6 drop-in. No partner needed. Sepember. 9. They have always been terrific. Info 285-3298. By request we’re offering a new evening Ken and Kathrine Robertson class on Tuesdays evenings. Come stretch Sunday Services out after work! Quadra Island United Church invites Mondays 9-10:30 am. Gentle/Beginners Dear Editor, you to the first of regular weekly services Tuesdays 9-10:30 am. Level l/ll It seems to me that the author of “Quadra on Sunday, September 15 at 10:45 am. Tuesday Evening 5-6:30 All levels Island Library a Hit” in the last edition Please note the slightly earlier time. Organ of the DI forgot to mention the most preludes at 10:30 am. Thursday 9-10:30 am. All levels. important reason for this…the library staff. Lunch-type refreshments shared after the 6 week session. One class a week $70, twice The staff and the library pages helped service. Everyone welcome. Info 285-3163. a week $140. Drop In (when available) ensure a smooth transition for the new $14. Located upstairs at 680 Industrial library. They are the people who coped Quadra Seniors Picnic Way, mats and props provided. Ann Toelle with the increased, “almost off the charts”, Will be on Wed. September 4th, 2013, at Certified Iyengar Yoga teacher. 285-3065. usage of the new library and helped library 10:a:m, at Kurt & Judy Hagens home at Iyengar Yoga promotes integration users adjust to the changes. At the same 1190 West Road--Bring a chair , a hat, or of body, mind and spirit through the time they continued to maintain the umbrella, if hot, your own dishes and cup, practice of traditional yoga postures and welcoming and friendly atmosphere we & utensils and the lunch will be Pot-luck, breathing techniques. Suitable for all ages have long enjoyed in our Quadra library. so try to bring a plate of your choice with and abilities, Iyengar Yoga classes vary Thank you to Barb, Lisa, Matt and the food. There will be games with prizes. If from gentle to vigorous and are aimed at pages for all you do for library users. you need transportation call Judy at 2150 developing students’ inner awareness. or Heather at 2553. If it is raining please go Jean Stahnke to the Legion. 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250-286-6011 HEALTHYWAY 1270 Dogwood St Elmwood Plaza natural foods market Campbell River 250-285-2222 | WWW.APRILPOINT.COM Page 6 Issue #558 August 30, 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 At the Legion Views Of Yoga Yoga On Saturday August 30th in the Upper Realm Workshop starting at 6:30 we are having Drew West Road Yoga is hosting a barbecue burger dinner Yoga with Trinity is cancelled Paint Exhibit At the a Saturday Morning Yoga for $5.00. The next general for the rest of the Summer. Heriot Bay Inn Workshop with Vicky meeting will be held on She is recovering from an auto An artistic response to Drew Catchpole. September 14, 2013 Wednesday Sept. 18th 8:00. accident. Look for a start up Harbour Drew Harbour is a date sometime in September. 9:30 am - 12:30 $45. West focal point of life on Quadra Hope to see you then. Road Yoga, upstairs at 680 Island – we see it as we drive Industrial Way. Mats and Calling All on Heriot Bay Road, we walk props provided. beside it while on Rebecca Golf Course This workshop will focus Young Actors Spit and we venture out on The Quadra Island Golf the water in various types of on poses that are useful for Ever wanted to do some Course is open daily 8am to watercraft. rejuvenating the nervous acting but were afraid the 8pm and is offering a MID- system, instilling confidence, adults would get all the roles? During August, painters WEEK SPECIAL from 8am and mobilizing the body Monsters in the Closet is a Kathryn Manry and Teresa to 11am, Monday to Thursday, without strain. non-adult cast. Afraid the Reimer will be showing Two for One 18 holes of Golf rehearsals will take up too paintings that were inspired by AND Large Bucket of Balls All levels welcome. Vicky is a much study time? Rehearsals the changing moods of Drew for the Price of Small, some certified Iyengar Yoga teacher will be Sundays from 2 – 4 Harbour. restrictions apply. who has taught students and until opening night on trained teachers in the Comox Their work reflects the To book your tee time or Valley for almost 30 years. She December 7. Want a bunch of changing light, the influence Company Tournament, to lines? We have a role for you. teaches at The Yoga Studio on of weather, and the personal book lessons with our Pro, to Rosewall in Courtenay. Vicky Want a few lines? We have a responses of these two artist to inquire about Membership, role for you. is grateful to Mr. Iyengar and this body of water enclosed as our Men & Ladies Night/Club the many teachers who have First rehearsal is Sunday Sept it is by the shores and trees of or our Monday Night Junior shown the way to experience 15 at 2. If you want a copy Rebecca Spit and framed by the Program, call 250-285-2811, the joy and freedom that yoga of the script before then call mountains. text 250-287-6366 or email practice offers. Chris Thompson at 3695 and [email protected]. The show at the Heriot Bay Inn To register mail payment before I’ll get you a copy. Call if you will run until September 3, 2013. have any questions. Sept.9 to Ann Toelle Box 207 Quathiaski Cove V0P 1N0.

Fri. August 30: Ray Bennett Band four piece jump blues, swing & jive

Fri. September 13: Blue Kats vintage rock & roll, rhythm & blues

Fri. September 20: Peel Quadra’s high energy rock Rockin’ Saturday evenings: Open Mic with Mo Dining hours: Open Every Day 7 am - 10 pm Herons/Inn: 285.3322 Pub: 285.3539 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 7 Market Live Music Kay Dubois Bursary New Listing .99 acre of walk on waterfront. The Saturday Quadra Market has Live Awarded Gorgeous home +dbl garage Music all Summer long from 10:15 a.m. to with unfinished suite. 12:15 pm. The coming line up is: August $439,000 24 – Banjo Joe plays banjo and sings. August 31 – Hal Douglas returns with jazzy blues singing and guitar 250-285-2217 September 7 – John Toelle and friends play folk and rock music September 14 – Quadra Drummers play hand drums to various world beats. Ladies Auxilary Kay Dubois Bursary It’s time to think about Please continue to support the above local was awarded to Grant Mitchelle. We musicians by placing a donation in their Christmas Wine wish him success in Queens University in guitar case and/or basket. • Beer & Wine Kingston Ontario. Kits & Supplies • Giftware • Fruit Wine On the Links Local Food Year Round (by appointment) The Quadra Island Golf Course is open 8 am to 8 pm. Check out our driving range [email protected] Market then golf 9 holes for only $25 or 18 Holes Tues – Sat. 10 - 4:30 for $36. We offer a seniors discount and Hungry for Local Food? twilight rates. Look no further than the Local Food Market On Saturday August 31 our Golf coming to Quadra Island this fall/winter. Professional Steve Phillips will be here. A few years ago I lived in the We offer individual ½ hour private and/ and greatly enjoyed shopping at the Comox or semi-private lessons as well as a Ladies Valley Farmers Market. I knew I could get Golf Instruction Clinic at 10 am for an fresh food weekly and made it part of my hour at the rate of $20 each for up to six grocery shopping. ladies. Don’t delay, book your lessons today. Our goal with this market is to make a consistent local food source where the public On Saturday September 7 and Sunday can get a variety of local food monthly. September 8, 2013 the Quadra Island Golf Club will be hosting our 2nd annual Club We have farmers growing veggies, bakers Championship. This is a member only baking, jam makers jamming and there is HEAT PUMP SPECIALIST talk of local meat and seafood. Commercial & Residential event with an entry fee of $10 for a post Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fi ing golf afternoon wrap up social with snacks Kosmic Kafeteria will be hosting a hot • Installations, Repairs & Renovations in the courtyard. Both Men and Ladies will lunch from November to April, featuring • Boilers & Hot Water Heating tee off at 10 am on Saturday and Sunday. local and seasonal food on the menu. • Furnaces & Heat Pumps • Solar & On-Demand Water Heaters Advance registration is required. The market will also host a "basket-case" • Wood Stove Installations Poles vs. Holes golf~disc golf tournament table, where you can bring a basket or case Call or Email Brent (A fund raiser for Quadra Children’s of food from your garden, kitchen, cooler of 250-202-1150 [email protected] Centre) Registration is now OPEN and eggs etc... and the market will sell it for you. Licensed-Bonded-Insured further details are on the flyer included We would also like to welcome food www.r4mechanical.com with this DI). producers from and the To register for lessons, the Club outer island to join us once a month and Championship or Poles vs. Holes a golf – share their bounty. This market will be held disc golf tournament, Call 250-285-2811, October-April the first Saturday of every text 250-287-6366 or email: month at the Quadra Legion from 10-2. [email protected] Come and visit me at our booth at the Fall Fair with your questions and ideas. We are looking for musicians and volunteers to help with set up & clean up . Please contact Amanda 250-285-3976 or join us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ LocalFoodMarket

Page 8 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Discovery Islander REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT By Jim Abram

s I sit writing my report, it is the road to their inventory and assume all be placed as far back as the Village Bay blowing a south east gale, but the responsibility for maintenance and upgrade Lake bridge so that if anyone does think Asun is still out and it's nice and over the next number of years. They will do that they can go on to the end they will warm! I guess this is just to get us used to the easier jobs this year, the major upgrade be able to change their mind and have a what is in store in the near future. Let's next year and the bridge as needed within place to turn around at the Village Bay hope for a long, warm fall season! about 5 to 8 years in the future. This is an lake parking lot. Hopefully everyone will So much is going on right now that I am incredible victory and the neighbourhood respect this restriction on the use of the going to have to pick and choose what to is, to say the least, very pleased. They road end. Repairs to this section of road write about. I will attempt to be brief. will now be serviced and plowed in the are very costly and we have no funds for winter. So, I can check that one off my such work. Kanish View Estates Road list of "things to do". The community of Meeting with Highways I am going to start with a project that has families in that area had a very nice pot been ongoing for me for more than 18 luck celebration shortly after the news on Quadra years. The access road (only 250 metres came out. I will be meeting with the Ministry long with a small bridge at the beginning) Surge Narrows Road end tomorrow to discuss and tour the section to the subdivision at Kanish View Estates of Heriot Bay Road along Drew Harbour was never brought up to standard by the Once again, dealing with the north end that is so hazardous to travel. We will developer and therefore the Ministry of of the island, community partnerships be looking at ways to possibly engineer Transportation and Infrastructure has with Emcon Services and the Regional a solution that will widen the road, add never been willing to accept it into their District have fixed (hopefully for a long, space for walkers, strollers and cyclists inventory so that it could be maintained long time) the very steep road-end hill and generally increase the safety of the on a regular basis, serving about 19 lots (about 300 feet). Two concrete "ribbons", road. This project is another that has been and our access road and parking lot at the 4 feet wide by six inches thick were poured on my plate for a long time and we finally SRD Granite Bay Regional Park. down the area of concern to keep it from have people in the Highways office in washing out. Gravel crush was then filled Courtenay that understand our concerns To make a very long story of in along the edges and down the middle. It and want to help if they can. We will also unprecedented lobbying and meetings as is proving to be very successful; possibly be discussing signage, ditching, brushing, short as possible, I will say that I finally too successful! The road still requires a 4 line painting and a host of other issues. I got to the right person in Victoria. She is x 4 to navigate the hill. The purpose of the will report back to you later on this. an Acting Assistant Deputy Minister and access is to allow people to transport their is in charge of the entire Southern Region supplies to and from the outer islands and Ambulance Station Grand for Highways. She agreed to come up to access Quadra island from the outer Opening and view the site personally along with islands. It is NOT a boat ramp. I emphasize another A/ADM and our Local Regional this as it seems that some think thesis the I attended the Grand Opening of the Manager. After showing them around case. It is not suitable for a boat launch nor BC Ambulance Facility on Aug. 18th. and talking their ears off, they committed is there any where to leave a boat trailer It was a full house and attended by BC to going back to their offices and giving and vehicle. New signs will be posted by Ambulance Regional personnel and our me an answer within one week. Three both the Ministry and by the SRD to let local crew, past and present. Tours were working days later, I got an email letting people know that this site is not to be given, speeches were made and the ribbon me know that they have decided to add used to launch trailered boats. Signs will was cut. And of course there had to be

Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 9 cake and coffee for a celebration. We were Nuyumbalees Cultural The meeting was a real learning process also told that this is just the beginning and for the proponent and for the community. that the intention is to build a permanent Centre Fundraiser & Tours The applicant told us that he wished building in the future, replacing the It was a wonderful day in Cape Mudge he had held the meeting prior to filing existing tent-like structure. We are very Village on August 17th when I had the the application and gotten the Quadra fortunate to receive the attention that we privilege of attending the showcasing of feedback first. He was / is great to deal with do from the BC Ambulance Service and the museum , the carving centre and the and we would be so lucky as an area to have more so for the incredible services offered welcome poles that are being restored. all applicants deal with our community in by the paramedics, the volunteers and of There were attendees from the outer this manner! course, our Chief. I hope that you all read islands and Campbell River as well as a host the speech and the history provided by of Quadra Islanders. A salmon BBQ dinner Dawn Ross and Betty Doak. wrapped up the day of learning about First And that's it! I'll save the rest for another Nations history and culture and seeing first time. Feel free to call me between the hours Granite Bay Park Hydro hand the beginnings of the restoration of of 8:30 am and 7:00 pm, Monday through While I am still on the Granite Bay area, I the welcome poles. The clouds blew in and Friday (please, not on weekends, folks!) at am pleased to announce that the SRD has the sky darkened but the rain held off while 285-3355, or you can fax me at 285-3533 or completed the installation of limited Hydro we were entertained by drumming and you can email me anytime at jimabram@ power at the dock in Granite Bay Regional dancing. It was a a very successful event. xplornet.ca or by mail at Box 278 in the Park. It was a joint effort between the If you have not yet visited the museum, Cove, V0P 1N0... Lots of choices. community, the SRD Parks Dept. and BC please do. It is a "must see". Please do not use my residential phone Hydro, using local contractors and creating Emergency Services tower number for SRD calls. All business calls jobs. The cost was minimal now that there should be on 285-3355. Many thanks! is power on the Granite Bay Road and to meeting Respectfully submitted, Kanish View Estates. I obtained a $5,000.00 Also on August 17th, I attended grant from BC Hydro with the help of Beth the meeting hosted by North Island Jim Abram Director, Rees of the SRD, which really helped to Communications concerning their Discovery Islands - Mainland Inlets (Area defray the total cost. The hydro is meant proposal to erect a tower on Heriot Bay C), SRD for temporary use and not for live-aboards. Ridge. When the news first came out about One more improvement to our already a month ago there was a lot of concern super Regional Park! If you have not used it expressed and the proponent was good Town Hall meeting yet, please do. It is a beautiful area. I would enough to first of all tour the site with regarding proposed remind users of the boat ramp that the fee concerned citizens and secondly hold a communication tower is for anyone that uses it and it helps us to public meeting to discuss the plans and maintain the area. The fee is nominal and alternatives. I had already toured the site Notes from the Sunday 18 August 2013 well worth the convenience, whether you with concerned citizens prior to all of this Town Hall meeting regarding the proposed are a power boater, a canoeist or a kayaker. and filed my concerns regarding the site. public safety communications tower on Heriot Ridge, Quadra Island. Dave Emery, North Island Communications, the applicant for the land tenure for the tower site, met with about a couple dozen Quadra residents. Dave opened by expressing his regrets and an apology that he did not call this public meeting 8 months ago, before he applied for the land use tenure. Dave is withdrawing his current application for the site (letting it fail) because of community concerns. Dave plans to reapply for a tower site in a different location. This meeting is to get all issues out in the open before going to the expense of submitting a new application. Full notes are on this web page: http://qioutdoorclub.org/2013/08/23/ town-hall-meeting-regarding-proposed- communication-tower/ -Norris Weimer

Page 10 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Friday, August 30 - Sunday, September 1. Quadra Island’s second annual Arts & Music Fest returns to beautiful Blenkin Park, taking place at the Quadra Island Community Centre. Showcasing a huge selection of artists, musical and visual, this family-friendly festival will be packed with live music of many genres, painting, shadow puppets, juggling, dancing, crafts, clothes, food, refreshments and games. From folk songs to laser tag, this year’s Quadrapalooza will be a force of creative inspiration certain to make a memorable experience for all who attend. 2013 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE HOSTED BY: 2 DOPE BOYS IN A CADILLAC

7:00-7:45 Heavy Meadow (Folk-Grass, Pender Island) FRIDAY GATES OPEN @ 3PM 8:00-8:45 Ah, Venice (Indie Folk-Rock, ) 3:30-3:55 Opening Ceremony 9:00--9:20 Mind Of A Snail (Compost-modern Shadow Puppetry, Van) 4:00-4:25 Caleb (Folk, Van Isle) 9:30-10:15 Tower of Dudes (Rock n Roll, Czech Republic) 4:30-4:55 Marguerite Thompson (Folk, Cortes) 10:30-11:30 Aboubacar Camara (African Dance, West Africa) 5:00-5:25 Shayshawn (One Man Band, Courtenay) 5:30-5:55 Nowhere Fast (Folk-Grass, Victoria) 6:00-6:25 Treasure Eyes (Surf-punk, East Van) SUNDAY GATES OPEN @10AM 10:30-11:30 am QCC* YOGA 6:30-6:55 PEEL (Funk-Rock, Quadra) 11:00-11:25 The Dylans (Folk-grass, Quadra) 7:00-7:35 Annie Becker (Acoustic-electric, Cumberland) 11:30-11:55 Fainted Paces (Folk, Victoria/Quadra) 7:45-8:30 Six Foot Johnson (Classic Original Foot Stompin' Rock, Cortes) 12:00-12:25 pm Amy Muloin (Folk, Campbell River) 8:45-9:15 Dusty Bones (Rock, East Van) 12:30-12:55 Jaci McPhee (Folk, Quadra) 9:30-10:15 Moths & Locusts (Psychedelic Rock, Nanaimo) 1:00-1:25 Sunday Dennis (Folk, Courtenay) 10:30-11:15 Party on High Street (Reggae-Funk-Rock, Nelson) 1:30-1:55 Lina Mandolina (Folk-Bluegrass, East Van) 11:30-12:30 Back Eddy & the Procrastinators (Ska-Cortes) 2:00-2:25 Riddley Walker (Folk-Rock, East Van) 2:15-3:00 QCC* A Raven Called Crow (Americana-Rootsy-Folksy-Cloud Pop, Victoria) YOUR GUIDE TO QUADRA’S END OF SUMMER FESTIVALS YOUR GUIDE TO QUADRA’S SATURDAY GATES OPEN @ 10AM 2:30-2:55 Adam Farnsworth (Jazz-Blues-Soul, East Van) 10:30-11:30 am QCC* YOGA 3:00-3:25 Sydney Williams (Folk-Rock, Quadra) (Folk-rock, Quadra) 11:00-11:25 Spruce Bruce 3:30-3:55 Bettykation (Blues-Rock, Quadra) (Folk-grass, Quadra) 11:30-11:55 Danielle & Grampa 3:45-4:30 QCC* "Against Gravity" by Mind of a Snail 12:00-1225 pm Isis Jondotter & Cameron Vale (Neo-jazz, Quadra) (Compost-modern Shadow Puppetry, Van) 12:30-12:55 Liah & Sophie Whitingham (Acapella, Quadra) 4:00-4:25 Banjo Joe & the Slick Willies (Folk-Grass, Quadra/Van) 1:00-1:25 Smokey Dymny (Labour-folk, Quadra) 4:30-4:55 Nicholas Tomlinson (Folk, Campbell River) 1:30-1:55 Graeme Bousada (Folk, Cortes) 5:00-5:35 Chelsea Johnson & Jillian X-Mas (Spoken Word/Poetry, East Van) 2:00-2:25 Kristi Hawkes (Folk, East Van) ***Raffle Draw*** 2:15-3:00 QCC* Captain Thunderpants (Children's Performance) 5:40-5:50 Quadra Belly Dancers 2:30-2:55 O'Malley (Folk-Bluegrass, Victoria) 5:50-6:00 50th Parallel (Instrumental Acoustic, Campbell River) 3:00-3:25 The Time Killers (Folk-rock, Quadra) 6:00-6:35 Eat N Holler (Old-Time/ Folk Grass, Toronto) 3:30-3:55 The Whole Sh'bang (Ska-Rock, Quadra) 6:45-7:20 Cameron Gunn Band (Folk-Rock, Quadra) 4:00-4:25 Oh! Ogopogo! (Children's Punk Rock, Victoria) 7:30-8:15 Cathedral Groove (Rock-Groove, Courtenay) 4:30-4:55 Noose Tree; The Hanged Man (Indie Folk-rock, Nanaimo) 8:30-9:15 Dirty Animal (Funk-Reggae, Van Isle) 5:00-5:25 Denise Wolda & Friends (Folk-Cortes) 9:30-10:15 High Society (Rock & Soul, East Van) 5:30-6:10 Beautiful Wild Animals (Operatic Folklore, Halifax) 10:30-11:30 6:15-6:25 Quadra Belly Dancers ***SCHEDULE MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*** 6:30-6:55 The Times (Chai Rock n Roll, Courtenay) *QCC = Inside on the Community Centre Stage Pull out & bring to the events Download a PDF version to your mobile at: WORKSHOPS SCHEDULE

WORKSHOPS EFT Tapping Workshops Saturday & Sunday - (TBA) Sunday Hula Hoop Making On Sunday Sept 1 at the QCC, there are two Emotional Freedom Transformation Masks Techniques workshops being offered. The first from 12 to 1 will be a Fermentations - Making Kavas brief intro to EFT, followed by an experiential tapping circle providing Poetry & Performing It participants with a taste of what EFT has to offer. The second, from Academie Duello School of Sword Fighting 1 to 2, will build on the first and will provide more instruction and a Medicine/Nature Education Walk demonstration of an actual EFT session. Attendance at both is not Emotional Freedom Techniques necessary but if you want to come to the second one please come to Cardboard Arcade Games the first. For more info see: www.healingwithtapping.com Button Making Acro Yoga

FOR THE KIDZ! Saturday 11 am Arts & Activities 12 pm Face Painting 1 pm Fun & Games 2 pm Captain Thunderpants (Community Centre Stage) 3 pm Cardboard Arcade Games & Button Making Workshop 4 pm Oh! Ogopogo! 5 pm L.A.R.P (Live Action Role Playing)

Sunday 11 am Arts & Crafts 12 pm Games & Bubbles 1-4 pm Bouncy Castle 4 pm Arts & Crafts 5 pm L.A.R.P (Live Action Role Playing)

For more info: www.quadrapalooza.com

BIG THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS WHO MAKE THE MUSIC GO! Academie Duello School of Modern Swordplay • Aroma Cafe • BC Ferries • CHLY Radio Cortes Community Radio • Dirt Co. Flowers • Fermentations • Hummingbird Office & Arts Supplies • In-tense Rentals Isle Tech Auto Services • Kameleon Restaurant • Kosmic Kafeteria • LongBoat ShortBoat PaddleSport Professionals Quadra Island Builders • Quadra Island Recreation Society • Strathcona Regional District & Jim Abram The Discovery Islander • Tru-Value Stores • Village Bay Lake House • Yellow Dog Trading Co. September 8th, 2013 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Fall Fair Last Minute News Get Your Registrations Ready! The Fall Fair is just days away. You have worked hard all Where has the time gone?? The crops are being harvested summer, now is your time to shine. Let’s fill the exhibit fast and furious now, what a time of bounty!! Lovely fat hall with your wondrous creations! Don’t listen to that inner heads of garlic are hanging, broccoli is finding its way voice that tells you that your giant pumpkin isn’t giant into fritattas, salads and being munched by the head as enough, or your jam isn’t jammy enough. That inner voice is, green peas, purple peas, fat peas, skinny peas, and is a liar. (Unless that inner voice tells you that you are beans beans beans, cucumbers and patty pans and rainbow awesome. If it does, keep listening!) Every year we are carrots and on it goes!! And there is still so much more dazzled by the talents of Discovery Islanders and we know to come! There is the work of keeping things watered that this year will be just as spectacular! adequately, and filling in the bare spots as things are harvested, for fall and winter crops. And most importantly, Registration is at the Community Centre on Saturday there is the nurturing of those prize vegetables, fruits AND September 7th. All exhibits can be dropped off between field crops for the Fall Fair! Don’t be shy now, remember 9:00 am and 4:00 pm. when you were browsing through the displays at last years’ We have put in our official request for good weather, so Fall Fair and murmured to yourself about how your efforts hopefully that will be granted, and extended to the week were as good as, if not better, than what you were looking before for Quadrapalooza! Some things you may want at…now’s your chance, fill out your entry for the Fall to bring: Sunscreen & hat, water bottle – there will be a Fair!! There are plenty of categories, EVERY garden has water filling station, a blanket to sit on while watching the something to offer! Fill up those tables in the Main Hall entertainment, cash for admission, to buy delicious food and and lets show what Quadra Island can produce!! For those other items from fabulous vendors, or to donate towards who have Giant Pumpkins and the Colourful Collection of next year’s fair. Maybe pack an umbrella? Strictly Winter Squashes to enter, please call Carol Anne at 250 for sunshade of course, because as mentioned we have 285 2482 to register them by 7 pm Friday, September 6, requisitioned excellent weather! 2013. While all other entries are collected on Saturday the 7th, these two categories are judged IN THE FIELD As often happens when organizing events there have been and thus must be registered on Friday the 6th as judging some last minute changes to the lineup. Unfortunately, will proceed on the Saturday morning for Giant Pumpkins Emily Spiller has cancelled her appearance. Have no fear; and Colourful Collection of Winter Squashes. See you at there are still many great acts to take in! the Fair!! Thank you for all your support, we are looking forward to Carol Anne Caulfield, Convener for Fruits, Vegetables and seeing you and all your amazing submissions. Field Crops, on behalf of the Old Farm Community Garden

Look for the Quadra Literacy wagon roving at the Fall Fair Children can tell about a favourite book or character, guess how many bookworms in a jar and choose a book to take home. You can enter a draw for a $25.00 book gift certificate from Book Bonanza if you recommend your favourite read. We will also be looking for ideas for the coming year. Would you like to learn how to do internet job searches and submit online resumes? Perhaps you would be interested in basic computer help or learning a program like Excel, for example. Is there any interest in a writer’s workshop for teens, writing memoirs for adults or something else? As a parent, is there a workshop or photo by: Ocean Mawhinney presenter that would be of interest? Bring your suggestions to the Fall Fair. Hope to see you there! September 8th, 2013 9:30 am – 5:30 pm Adult: $5 Youth 6 – 17 yrs $3 Family $15 Children 5 & under... free!

Activities on the Grounds Schedule of Events... Artisan Vendors, Business Tables, Cake Walk, Chicken Poo Bingo, Crosscut Saw, Doggie Dash, Dunk Tank, 9:30 am FAIR GATE OPENS Face Painting, Food, Gumboot Games, Inventions, Kids Grounds & Exhibit Hall Open crafts, Livestock Exhibits, Music, Outdoor Exhibits, Pet Registration for the Pet Parade, Doggie Dash and Parade, Petting Farm, Roving Entertainment, Service Zucchini Race opens (beside entrance gate) Clubs, Strong Wo/man, Theatre, Zucchini Races 9:45 Parade assembly at the Main Stage and Parade of Live Demonstrations (look for the yellow flag) the Grounds led by Captain Thunderpants Apple Pressing, Bees to Honey, Bike Demos, 10:00 Captain Thunderpants at the Mainstage Blacksmithing, Composting, Glassblowing, Pottery, 10:20 Welcome to the Fair at the Mainstage Power of Recycling, Skateboarding, Wool to Woolies 10:30 Pet Parade at the Main Stage Food Vendors: Amped on Nutrition, Baba Gannouj, 11:00 Doggie Dash at the Main Stage Brisket Case, Gourmet Hotdogs, Jalapeno Grill, Acoustic Tea Nook opens with Helena Beamish Kameleon, Outlandish Seafood, Rebas Stove, and lots of sweet treats! 11:30 Zucchini Race at the Skateboard Park Willowishus performs on the Main Stage Sidney Williams performs in the Tea Nook 12 pm Registration for the Strong Man/Woman, Crosscut Exhibits in the Hall saw competition and Cakewalk opens Applied Arts & Crafts, Baking, Canning & Preserving, Eggs, Field Crops, Flowers, Fruits, Hobby Crafts, Honey, Chordiale performs in the Tea Nook Needle Arts, Photography, Up-Cycled, Vegetables, 12:10 Miss Emily Brown performs on the Main Stage Writing, Youth Exhibits 1:00 Bike Park Demo at the Bike Park About Dogs: Dogs entered in the Doggie Dash and Jaci McPhee performs in the Tea Nook Pet Parade may remain on the Fairgrounds if on a 1:30 ‘The Little Red Hen’ at the Theatre Under the Sun leash and wearing a Fall Fair participant bandana. 1:45 Banjoe & Jonnie perform in the Tea Nook These dogs should be under control at all times. Be especially attentive to your dog around small children, 2:00 Strong man/Strong woman competition at the Main Stage other fairgoers and food vending & eating areas. Peoples Choice voting closes in the Main Hall This is a trial year. Please help make it work for 2:30 Cake Walk at the Main Stage everyone!” Bob Sutherland in the Tea Nook No non-performing dogs at the fair please. 3:00 Crosscut Saw competition at the Main Stage Free Campbell River ferry shuttle Peoples Choice awarded in the Main Hall Watch for the Spirit of The West van... picking up at Lichen & Shrub perform at the Tea Nook the ferry terminal in Q Cove at 9:45. 10:45 & 11:45. 3:30 Skateboard Demonstration in the Skate Park Return shuttling begins at 4:30. Assemble at the Dave Blinzinger & Noelle Maffin perform on Main Stage Shuttle tent near the Entrance Gate. 3:50 Leah Windrim & Sophie Whittingham perform in the Tea Nook What to Bring... 4:00 Raffle Draw on the Main Stage Your water bottle, sunscreen, hat, family, friends and 4:10 John Toelle & Andrea Blseckie Perform on the Main Stage a hunger for food and fun! 4:50 Hal Douglas Blues Band perform on the Main Stage SEE YOU AT THE FAIR! Discovery Passage Aquarium a Great Success

Have you been to the Discovery Passage Aquarium in Campbell River yet this year? Sailfin sculpins, strawberry anemones, copper rockfish, bright red blood stars, juvenile Chinook salmon, swimming scallops and many more marine critters have attracted well over 10,000 visitors since it opened in early June! photo: Mark Wunsch The aquarium has strong local connections, and idea actually originated on Quadra Island. When resident marine biologists, Mark and Iris Wunsch, had the opportunity to acquire the decommissioned Ucluelet Aquarium building and its tanks they did not hesitate for long: Quadra interpreter Shayla Tate introduces visitors from Southern California to our rich local sea life. “We had played with the idea of a local aquarium since we moved to Quadra in had been very helpful from the start, over the world, but it is always fabulous 2009,” Mark says. “People are drawn to funding came in from the Campbell to welcome the locals. Quadra Children’s aquariums because they disclose a world River Rotary clubs, City Council, various Centre was first through the door when that is hidden to them. It offers tremendous foundations, BC Hydro and numerous we opened in June, closely followed by the opportunities for education.” The Wunsch other businesses as well as private people island’s Elementary School classes. Many couple had worked with public aquariums in cash and kind. Seymour Pacific even groups have visited several times, enjoying and marine science stations before and had offered to put the building together with the displays and interactive experience that experienced their potential for engaging their crew and paid for new materials, we have to offer.” people. which was a huge help.” “It is wonderful to have such a great “Of course you can’t establish a project of Regional District Area Director for resource like the aquarium within walking this size on your own”, says Iris Wunsch. the islands and mainland inlets, Jim distance”, says Dee McPhee from the “We phoned our friends and colleagues Abram, who provided a grant through Quadra Children’s Centre. “It has been a who we knew would have passion for this the Strathcona Regional District for the wonderful hands-on experience for our kind of project and -- we got only positive venture from his area funds, commented kids. The children get very engaged with responses! Knowing Campbell River and on the value of the project with a broad the touch tanks and were fascinated and our islands, we were confident that we perspective: tickled by the swimming scallops! We don’t could raise the funds and engage more “Initiatives like the aquarium are get to see most of the aquarium’s ocean life volunteers to make it happen.” important for the whole North Island when we go on a field trip to the beach.” As a first step, the Discovery Passage region as it offers many benefits to all of There is also interest from other local SeaLife Society (DPSS) was established to the island’s communities. It draws people, communities to work together with DPSS run the aquarium, with the aim of growing educates them and provides valuable jobs! and the aquarium in furthering their goals. it into a hub for marine education and to The aquarium really emphasizes the wealth Sabina Leader-Mense, marine biologist boast local marine and coastal knowledge. that we have here in our coastal waters and educator from Cortes Island is excited On board from the first minute were more and makes it accessible for locals and about potential collaborations between Quadrites with a wide array of expertise: tourists alike - up close and personal! This the aquarium and Friends of Cortes Island marine consultant Deb Cowper, writer endeavour makes it so much more obvious (FOCI): and educator Jolie Shea, biologist Elan why we need to plan for and protect our “What I see emerging here is a wonderful Downey, as well as Phoenix teachers marine resources in this area and only regional effort on the part of the Discovery Dionne Lapointe-Bakota and Lou Bakota. allow appropriate development that will Islands to participate in and support the Businessman Lorrie Bewza and North not endanger the health of our marine work of the Discovery Passage SeaLife Island College instructor Sandra Milligan ecosystem. It cannot be replaced!” Society/ Aquarium, and come the fall I completed the team from the Campbell The large number of visitors is one look forward to discussing FOCI's marine River side. The volunteer team worked testament to the aquarium’s success, stewardship program with the SeaLife for a year with the authorities to get all and this has already exceeded original Society with a view to exchanging ideas, necessary permits and finances together predications. “The popularity of the resources and data.” and finally the building in place. aquarium has been incredible, and our “This is exactly what the Discovery Passage “The list of supporters grew with visitors have been as varied as the critters SeaLife Society has been set up for: to every step,” says Sandra Milligan. “The on show,” says Aquarium Manager, Deb continued... community has been amazing. City staff Cowper: “We have had folk visit from all Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 15 Aquarium continued... build community and collaboration for Quadra Circle more awareness and knowledge about our marine environment, “ concludes a 55+ social and service group Mark Wunsch. “The winter will allow us to reflect on this year’s experiences We in Quadra Circle (a committee of seniors, care-givers and people coping and plan outreach activities with schools Quadra Recreation Society) are a group with illness to have nutritious, low-cost and interest groups for the next year. We of Islanders, aged 55 and over, who have meals suited to their dietary preferences. certainly have a number of very exciting come together with the aim of enriching The meals are ordered weekly and new exhibits and features coming up -- so our community, our own lives, and can be picked up at the Wednesday watch out for the news!” especially the lives of seniors, though Community Lunch or delivered on social, educational and service activities. request. The Community Outreach If you want to know more about the We encourage friendship, fun, lifelong program Co-ordinator visits seniors on Discovery Passage SeaLife Society and the learning and mutual support as well as request and may connect them with Aquarium, become a volunteer, or offer planning and fostering the development of needed services, sometimes provided by your financial support, you can also go services and facilities to meet the changing volunteers. The Transportation Initiative to www.discoverypassageaquarium.ca or needs of Islanders, particularly as our is still in the planning process but will help follow their Facebook site. population ages. We invite you to join us. seniors who need rides to appointments, We have no hierarchy and no membership shopping or community events to connect dues (although small donations to help with volunteer drivers or share a taxi. Our Conservation program with the cost of meeting rooms or lunches Housing Initiative is also in the planning invites community are appreciated. ) stage. We hope to act as a catalyst to spark champions Our weekly lunches (funded in part by a interest in developing seniors housing grant from the Coastal Community Credit options and 'ageing-in-place' community VANCOUVER: Non-profit groups working Union) often include speakers on topics and health supports for the increasing to promote sustainability in B.C. are invited requested by the group and are preceded number of our seniors who want to remain to showcase their work and enter a contest by a armchair exercise class. Social outings on Quadra for the rest of their lives. Our to win one of five $10,000 conservation to local points of interest are popular. vision includes private and subsidized awards. Through the Community housing in a village-like setting, with Champions program, BC Hydro Quadra Circle has received grants facilities for assisted living, respite and encourages non-profit organizations to totalling $22,500 this year to run the hospice care. In addition we have been demonstrate environmental leadership in weekly lunches and to start several new trusted with the renting of two suites to their community and use the award to help programs run by volunteers from our suitable seniors looking for a small unit implement their sustainability initiatives. group and from the community at large. with some extra support. We wish to acknowledge our gratitude to To enter the contest, BC Hydro is asking non- Coastal Community Credit Union for their Quadra Circle is a great group in which profit groups to explain their sustainability contribution of $3,500, and to Vancouver to meet people. Our dream is to make projects in a three-minute YouTube video Island Health Authority for the rest of Quadra an "Age Friendly Community" and submit it online before Sept. 30. the money and our Regional District where you can live to the end of our days. We invite you to become involved with BC Hydro will select up to 15 finalists representative, Jim Abram, and Strathcona the evolution of services for seniors on and then the public will determine three Regional District for getting us the money. our Island and volunteer if you wish. We winners by voting for their favorite videos We are honoured by their trust in us to always welcome input, suggestions or between Oct. 15 and Nov. 15, and the use the money effectively for the wellbeing feedback. remaining two will be determined by a of the community. Thank you to Gowlland panel of judges. B.C. classrooms are also Harbour Resort, to Quadra Bible Church We meet every Friday from 11am to 1pm welcome to vote for a winner. By voting, and to the Quadra Recreation Society for in the Lower Level at 1181 West Road each class will be entered in a draw to win their support. We also thank the ICAN starting Friday, Sept.13. You'll receive a $1,000 for a sustainability project in their group for a recent grant of $200 to our warm welcome at our weekly lunch ( at school. transportation initiative. noon), starting Friday, Sept.13. For more information contact Karen at 285-3064 or Last year’s Community Champions Quadra Home Meals, provided by Mary at 285-3084 showcased a wide range of sustainability Gowlland Harbour Resort's Chef, allows projects, ranging from developing gardens at North Vancouver schools to teach students how to grow food and cook their own meals to the promotion of water Cortes Radio conservation and stewardship in lake Drop in and tune out communities in the Kootenay region. For more information visit: champions. 89.5 fm bchydro.com. Page 16 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Sing For Fires at Pure Joy! Granite Bay We all know that singing feels good and now "Group singing has been scientifically proven to lower stress, relieve anxiety and elevate endorphins." (Stacy Horn - 'Imperfect Harmony': How Singing With Others Changes Your Life) and "Singing as part of a choir has the same calming health benefits as yoga." (Sarah Rainey - the Daily Telegraph). Oh, and Oliver Sacks book - Musicophilia. And .....This Is Your Brain On Music by Daniel Levitin..... If you need an added boost of endorphins floating through your body, join our SING Here is a photo of a waterbomber dousing FOR PURE JOY! Community Choir. This a fire in Granite Bay in early August. One of is a safe non-judgmental circle where every two lightening strikes from a storm August voice is welcome. No experience needed 2 flared up into a fire on a steep slope at and no auditions - only the desire to make the head of Granite Bay. Another started joyful sounds to help access and express the a smoulder behind our house, which the profound joy and beauty at our core. water bomber helicopter put out two days No written music is used. Raise your voice earlier, but this was a bigger fire that took with heart-felt melodies, soulful gospel an evening and the following morning songs and spirituals, world music, chants for air and fire crews to douse. We are all and rounds. Songs from the ridiculous to hugely grateful for the efforts of those the sublime! "The majority of music in the involved, and it was a good lesson in the world comes from the oral tradition and importance of watching for smoke even all songs are taught by call and response days after a lightening storm in this dry recognizing that this is the most accessible weather. This fire appeared only days later, and effective way for the majority of people when the winds picked up. to learn and retain songs in the longer term. Carol Murray (Natural Voice Practitioners) Granite Bay We gather at the Quadra Community Centre in Room 3 on Monday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. beginning on September 9th. Excellent Service...Plain & Simple! And at The Lions Den in Campbell River 741 Anderson Rd MLS® 350843 (across from Thrifty's) on Wednesday Amazing views evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. beginning - 6 bedrms, 5 bathrms - 3800 sq ft on September 11th. VANESSA - HUGE shop with loft If you just can't get enough of this - 2 septic systems Reduced - vaulted ceilings endorphin rush, you can join us in HIRD $449,000 virtual tour online Ladysmith at The Lodge on 4th on alternate Saturday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. 170 Sundance MLS® 346102 1368 Hooley MLS® 355272 As Ella Fitzgerald said "The only thing 10 acres with barn on the South End! Potential to build equity! better than singing, is more singing." -5 bdrm home - 5 min walk to Rebecca Spit -chicken coop, fenced garden - 1bdrm self contained suite The fee for the term works out to $8 if you -hot tub - 3bed w/top floor master sign up for the full term or there is a $10 -3 stall barn w/loft - shop -3 acres fenced Reduced - plentiful well on lot drop-in. I also offer a sliding scale by request. $349,500 virtual tour online $254,900 No one is turned away for lack of funds. 250-202-4677 Find all my listings on Contact Mary Dennison at singforpurejoy@ [email protected] gmail.com or call (250) 285-3764 for more details and specific dates for the term. 1-877-286-1932 toll free Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 17 Hand Drum Jam The Hand Drum Jam continues in the Upper Realm at Q. Cove on Wednesday At the nights from 7:45 pm to 9:30 pm. HBI Friday night: Last summer weekend UofQ 2013\14 fall semester: We're very Bring your own drum or we can supply get out and boogie! August 30… Ray excited about our new Dean Sarah Bible. one for you. Free drum lessons are also Bennet band, jump blues, swing and jive! Dean Sarah has many new and exciting available on Friday and Saturday at Spirit Unbelievably fantastic food, exceptionally classes for your local pub education Books if you come to the Jam. great music and extraordinarily good times beginning with September 12: History of The Drum Jam is also a take off point in the HBI Pub. 9:00 pm. the QI Golf course with co-founder Keith for full moon drumming and public There’s always a good story told (or made) Remfert and Ops Manager Carol Ann performances when you feel ready for it. on the summer deck at the Inn. Laughing Terreberry. Classes will be running on good times jamming with Mo at open mic Thursdays this year! 7:00pm HBI Pub. Turn up the volume every Saturday. Local talent meets visitor David Gogo: CBC Great Canadian Blues talent in the HBI Pub. Come and jam or award for lifetime contribution to the blues with Quadra simply relax and enjoy the mix. Music at 9:00 in Canada; 2012 Western Canadian Music Singers this fall pm and we’re cooking dinner until 10:00 pm. award for Blues recording of the year; two The karaoke stars are coming out – take time Maple Blues Guitarist of the year and It’s time to get ready to sing, laugh and the mic and sing like no ones watching OR four time Juno nominee. Long weekend learn with Quadra Singers! The fun begins sing like everyone’s watching! It’s so much Sunday November 10th in Herons. Two again September 12 at 6:45 p.m. Meet at fun to participate and really entertaining course dinner and show: 6:00pm $39.00 or the Quadra Community Centre – and bring to watch. Singin’, Swingin’ Karaoke show only: 7:00pm $19.00. Reserve 250- your friends and family members. (Special Tuesdays! HBI Pub. Starts 9:00pm. 285-3322. rates available for family members!) All voices and all levels of singing ability are welcome. It’s not even necessary to know how to read music! The fall session will prepare singers for a December concert celebrating Canadian winter. “This celebration in song will reflect sounds and stories from different eras and different regions of the country,” says choir director Linda Cannon. Watch for upcoming details on the Harry Manx returns to Herons. Manx Concert planning is underway, as the island’s CARIHI Nautical Sciences Program fuses eastern musical traditions with the community choir prepares to offer another Fundraiser Dinner at the Heriot Bay blues, switching effortlessly between crowd-pleaser with guest performers and Inn coming October, 2013. The dinner conventional guitars, harmonica, and banjo traditional Christmas favourites. will feature speakers from Performance and the decidedly different mohan veena, a The winter concert is scheduled for December Freediving International; a world renown 20-stringed instrument invented by Manx’ 14 at the Quadra Community Centre. company that has trained over 5000 Indian mentor Vishwa Mohan Bhatt. Two freedivers, 8 of whom went on to 23 world dinner shows; (50% of seats sold to date) Learn more about Quadra Singers on the records. They collaborated on a film project November 29 and 30. 79.00 includes a two choir’s Facebook page. Or contact the choir with the Oceanic Preservation Society course dinner. Seating at 6:00pm. Reserve by email ([email protected]) or titled The Cove, which won the 2010 now: 285-3322. telephone (250-285-2393). Academy Award for best documentary.

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Page 18 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 No More Excuses!! Volunteers Needed Yup....summer almost gone. for Free Firewood Back to routines...? The Free Firewood program provides Suck it up....no more excuses!! Time to firewood to low income Quadra residents drop some of those extra pounds that you for free. The idea being that everyone needs packed on over the summer. Xmas almost to be warm regardless of income level. And, here....if you started now.....you could drop of course, the hydro rates keep increasing. at least 30 pounds if you worked at!!!! So if you can chop wood and/or have a The proof is all around you....we have chain-saw to help us, please phone Steve 60 members (aka "losers") right here on at 285-3323. It’s just a work crew that lasts Quadra. We been dropping the pounds and around 2 hours, usually on a Wednesday having a blast!!! morning. Grab a friend and get your butts into QCC Many thanks to our current volunteers, but to check out a meeting for free any Monday some new energy is needed to keep this 6 (excepts stats) from 6-7 pm. Wouldn't you year old program going. like to be a "loser" too??? WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE????? Quadra Island Winter Market Outdoor Club The Winter Market is in its 3rd year! - Upcoming Events Starting up again this fall at our The Quadra Island Outdoor Club arranges Community Centre on West Road. activities such as day hikes, backpacking, Bruce Laing Electric Display and sell your creations at our and paddling. Join at the Saturday market Let Us Remove Your Shorts indoor market, rain or shine! Flea market or by e-mailing qioutdoorclub@gmail. tables are a hit, let someone else take home com. More information, including how to your neglected treasures. join, the trip schedule and trip photos, is Calling all Gardeners! We look forward to available on the web at qioutdoorclub.org. For all your residential seeing more winter veggies this year. We Saturday-Monday, August 31- September and commercial electrical needs have had so many requests! The Market is 2 - Backpacking to Albert Edward We sell, service and repair a great place to sell those winter squashes, ® Saturday, September 7 - Paddle to Small a full line of Generac kale, beets, turnips, garlic, eggs, etc. Inlet power systems Our markets are on a first come basis. Sunday, September 15 - Paddle to Village In Campbell River Doors open @ 8am for set up and tables are Bay Bruce - 250-287-6571 still $10.00 each. [email protected] Saturday-Monday, September 21-23 - Market hours are: 10 am-2 pm Paddle to the Octopus Islands On Quadra Island The kitchen will be putting out more of those Cliff - 250-895-9020 Saturday, September 28 - Hike to Surge yummy lunches with a varied, delicious [email protected] Narrows menu. Coffee and tea are always on. So get crafting and creating! Let's inspire the community with your artistic talents. For more info call Michele 250-285-3747 or Stella 250-285-3184 or [email protected] We'd love to see you there! October: Saturday, October 5th & 19th (1st and 3rd Saturday) November: Saturday, November 2nd only (Christmas Craft Fair QCC(285-3243) November 15th & 16th) December: Saturday, December 7th & 21st (1st and 3rd Saturday) Happy Holidays everyone! Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 19 Tough Measures Quadra Doubles ARTS REPORT Pay Off Tennis Tournament DI Arts Editor: As we head towards the Labour Dom Fetherston Day long weekend, we're pleased to report a rare bit of The summer influx of visitors good news with respect to the continues, and the arts and halibut fishery in BC. Readers culture of Quadra Island and will recall that over the past the area continues to prosper. several years, we've found The biggest buzz on the ourselves in the unfortunate island is the upcoming position where DFO closed the “Quadrapalooza” - a three day recreational halibut fishery over festival of arts and music, held allocation (not conservation) on the grounds of the Quadra concerns immediately following Island Community Centre. Labour Day. This approach to Performances and workshops fisheries management had a by the likes of Aboubacar significant impact coast wide Camara, Captain Thunderpants and particularly on Southern and Beautiful Wild Animals. Vancouver Island with lost fishing August 30 - September 1. opportunities and business. Tickets available online at Happily, DFO has just reported http://www.quadrapalooza. that as of July 31st, recreational com Due to the rain on the 16th, the tournament was moved to the anglers had only harvested half Visual artists Terry Reimer 18th. This proved to be a good decision, because it was beautiful of our 1 million-pound allocation and Kathryn Manry’s inspiring tennis weather that Sunday. Twenty-four people started at 9 AM for this season. Based on past works are hanging at the and by 3 PM the finalists played for the trophies, watched by a catch data and estimates of angler dimly lit Heriot Bay Dining cheering crowd! efforts expected through August, Room. The dining room it seems very likely that we will The A-champions were : Joni Diamond and Murray Garland, itself is a delight to behold, have near a quarter million beating Connie Oldroyd and Tim Pare. The B-finalists: Doris and the service and food at pounds of halibut left in our Nyman and Scott Low won over Meg Stewart and Gary Colter. the Heriot Bay Inn Dining allocation following Labour Day, The C-match was won by Anne Doolittle and Ken Roxburgh taking Room is consistently good. which should carry us through Rita Vitringa and Don Doolittle in a tie-breaker. The art of Reimer and Manry the fall. In fact, the recreational The entry fees for this event will be used for future maintenance is consistently good too, sector has never caught more and repairs to the tennis courts in Blenkin Park. A big thanks to all but disappointingly difficult than 100,000 pounds of halibut the enthusiastic players. We sure hope to see you out on the courts to appreciate fully without between September 1st and again, in the weeks to come. If you'd like to set up a match, please sufficient lighting. The show is December 31st, even when contact Louella and Ken at 2580, Doris at 3610, or Rita at 3678. on until September 3. operating at more generous catch and possession limits. Tennis Committee Finally, the Quadra Cultural Committee is seeking a While we will need to review volunteer coordinator. May, the catch data in detail over the Growing Citrus Fruits in June and September are the fall and winter to get a better busiest, so if you are passionate understanding of the impacts of South-Coastal BC about community arts, and new catch and possession limits, We have a wonderful line up of speakers for the coming season are good at organizing and it seems clear that the measures starting off with Bob and Verna Duncan from "Fruit Trees and planning, make sure to send have moderated the size and More Nursery" in North Saanich on Monday, September 8. Our a note off to info@quadrarec. quantity of catch and should club seems to have hit the jackpot with this presentation as Bob bc.ca allow the public to keep fishing and Verna's nursery has been featured recently on radio and in the Quadra is ALIVE with through the fall. To that end, we'd newspapers due to the interest in climate change. You can read opportunities for artists and like to voice our thanks to the more about their nursery on their website. members of the SFAB halibut supporters! Get involved. It Bob will give a talk on “Growing Citrus in South-coastal British working group who devised will do your soul and your Columbia” at our next meeting on Monday, September 8 at and recommended this year's community proud. 7:00pm. retention plan. To submit events to Discovery Bob's presentation will explore the types of Citrus that can DFO will review the catch data Islanders Arts Report contact be grown in south-coastal , Canada. Cultural and provide a further update [email protected] techniques developed to successfully grow these fruits in a cool on September 18th. Until then, summer-mild winter west coast climate will be described. tight lines! Page 20 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 “I’ll give some to my sister in for Christmas. If there’s pork in Potluck Protocols law. She’s allergic to shellfish.” there we got her new boyfriend “Is that one yours? I did the on a cannibalism rap.” To save Read and Cortes The stage is set. The question beans. Not that it matters as Islanders any disappointment I ask is: what do you think the the meat people ate it all.” this is about food; not, wink vegetarian fears most about a I digress. The point of this wink, about subsistence farming potluck? If you said the pig, “I did the potato salad.” is, unless you want to torture … more specifically, it’s about or salmon or cow turning on a “I did the dip but Truck’s kids vegetarians, either stop putting the trouble vegetarians have at spit over the fire you’ve missed used the gluten free crackers unidentifiable pieces of meat such events. It is not the purpose the point and I will ask you to I brought as Frisbees for the in your salads or label them of this short piece to lay blame read the previous paragraph dog.” somehow. And hosts, unless or to whine, although I’m sure again. What they fear most is you want the three vegetarians some of you Bambi eating thugs the salads. They know they “Sally’s still alive so that can’t with bad colds to be hovering will read unintended censure can eat the salad they brought be crab.” inches away from the salad where none was intended … but they have no clue about “That is bacon bits for sure but bowls doing a content search, think of it as a Miss Manners the others. You can’t fill your I can’t tell if that one over there have a vegetarian section. column written by her stand-in plate entirely with your own has pork in it or not.” - Miss Demeanor Miss Management. salad and so you have to either “That’s the bowl I gave Frieda When it comes right down to it, drink a way too much wine or vegetarians are probably most you have to eat some of the to blame when it comes to their other salads. The problem is potluck woes. Vegetarians tend that most of the salads were to be lazy people (how athletic made by carnivores and many do you need to be to hunt down have been mined with meat. and kill a potato), they are not There is nothing worse for a particularly smart (they are vegetarian than to be enjoying descendants of a race of people a salad when suddenly a sliver whose greatest intellectual of ham explodes up through achievement was outsmarting their esophagus and sinks their the turnip) and they are very moral tugboat. busy (watching PBS specials on That’s how you know someone how English people like to kill is a vegetarian. You know each other, writing letters to them not because they have no save cute animals and attending meat on their plate but because weekly funerals for CBC). The vegetarians can be found upshot of this unholy mishmash standing like a group of Harpies of character flaws is that when over the salads trying to figure it comes to potlucks they whip out which ones they can eat. together a salad at the last The one standing a bit apart minute hoping one of their from the rest is the one who brethren had enough time to calls herself a vegetarian but plan and execute a meatless eats fish (doctors orders) and lasagna dish although hopefully she put salmon in hers. not Tree-Spirit as hers tastes like “What’s that red stuff?” it was made with detergent and cardboard. “It’s either pepper or crab.”

Issue #558 August 30, 2013 Page 21 Final Historic Boat Tour of the Summer

uring the last weekend of July The evening opened and closed with a Quadra Island came alive with presentation of English Country dances Dthe sound of Chamber Music. The from the 17th century, performed by .the occasion was the 3rd annual Discovery Village Green Dancers and accompanied Islands Festival of Chamber Music and this by the ensemble. year featured music composed during the The fourth concert of the series was played Baroque period of history. Since chamber to a full house at Gowlland Harbour Resort music derives its name from being played on Sunday morning. Music composed by by small musical ensembles in small venues, Henry Purcell, JS Bach, Thomas Baltzar, Quadra is ideally suited to produce a music Matthew Locke, Turlough O’Carolan and festival of this nature. Johann Schenk filled the air and delighted the audience. A grand buffet lunch was served after the concert. Beautiful Each year Phil Hansen, in his role as Hard to believe that Fall is approaching Musical Director, has invited great – but it isn’t here yet! And for many, musicians to perform for us and this year the best month to be on the water is was no exception. Marc Destrube, (violin), September. The Museum at Campbell Linda Melsted (violin), Konstantin River will offer its final Historic Boat Tour Bozhinov (lute) and Phil Hansen (cello) on Sunday, September 15, from 9 am performed beautifully and delighted the to 2 pm. This last trip of the season will audiences. Sincere thanks to the musicians visit the amazing region of Desolation On Thursday July 25th over 30 people for wonderful performances and to the Sound. This Desolation Sound trip came to meet the musicians, listen to short Quadra audiences for supporting the will swing by Mitlenatch Island, travel excerpts of the various programs and enjoy Festival so enthusiastically. through Desolation Sound, then head up a delicious dinner at Kameleon Food and between East and Drink. West Rodonda Island. From there, the boat will pass by Toba Inlet, continue on The SouthEnd Farm and Vineyards through Pryce Channel to , hosted the Friday evening concert, where following along the shores of Read and a sold out audience was treated to a Cortes Island before rounding Cape Mudge fabulous concert of Italian Baroque music, and returning to Campbell River. The cost accompanied by delicious appetizers for this tour is also $130.00 and includes and SouthEnd’s great wine, all in a lovely on-board historic interpretation and a garden-like setting. light picnic lunch. Desolation Sound is The Saturday concert featured Baroque A big thank you to the venue Hosts, to the considered one of the premier cruising dance music. The Quadra Community Quadra businesses who contributed to the destinations on the Northwest Coast. Centre was transformed into a café style festival and to the Organizing Committee These historic trips are offered through setting and a large audience was treated to members who worked tirelessly for months a partnership between the Museum and a wonderful program of music composed to put the whole production together. Discovery Marine Safaris. Please call the by Henry Purcell, Biagio Marini, Jean- Michael Lynch Museum at 287-3103 to register. One last Marie Leclair and Francois Couperin. – Festival Co-ordinator chance to get on the water this summer!

Page 22 Issue #558 August 30, 2013 New Federal Electoral Map for - by Tucker Dinnes British Columbia What role does inspiration play in our lives? Do Now consider for a moment what life VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA- we need to be inspired to live? would be like without inspiration: -(Marketwired - Aug. 21, 2013) - The Federal Electoral Boundaries Commission We all need a little inspiration at different points It would be like childhood without magic, for British Columbia has concluded its in our lives – to lift us up from routine, help us families without love, working without work of redrawing the province's federal meet life’s challenges and to push us towards meaning and living without passion. ~ Dr. D. electoral map. our potential. ~ Dr. D. Wong Wong The independent commission was created Life is or can be mostly routine. Have you ever I can’t imagine a childhood without magic, or in February 2012 to set boundaries so that reflected upon the sheer repetitiveness of our adulthood without possibility. each electoral district contains roughly the lives? They say that is how a thief manages Where do we look when we feel less then same number of people while also taking to break into our homes, by observing our enthusiastic and inspired? Where is the source into account communities of interest or routines and patterns. We wake up around the of our inspiration? It is different for all of us. identity, historical patterns and geographic same time everyday, we do the same things I find inspiration in God, in nature, and in size in sparsely populated regions. After each morning as we ready ourselves for the day, solitude. I also find it in my friends, in the considering the views of the public and we leave the house and return at approximately beautiful people I get to work with, and in my objections by members of the House of the same times every day. This is how we find family. Commons, the commission submitted its ourselves tired, flat and feeling “blah.” When you feel like you need some motivation final report to the Chief Electoral Officer Uninspired. and inspiration, try these few tips: for transmission to the Speaker of the But why do we need to feel inspired? House. The report was tabled in the House Disconnect for the day; leave your phone and today. Inspiration pushes us towards reaching all electronics at home and go for a walk, take in for our potential; it allows us to touch nature, make some space so that you can “hear” The Chief Electoral Officer will use this that place inside of us where our potential your heart. Reconnect by disconnecting. report when drafting the representation resides, it allows us to hear that whisper order, which is expected to become official Go out on a limb! Try something different, in fall 2013. The new electoral map will that speaks to us of our God given talents, something you have never done before. Try gifts and passions. When we are inspired be used at the first general election called it with a childlike attitude; for the fun and at least seven months after that date. The we are motivated to exercise our gifts and experience of doing it. talents and share our uniqueness with commission's office in Vancouver is now the world, which in turn helps us to feel Practice acceptance of what is. Resistance closed. Requests for information on the connected and motivated. and a “fighting against” life cause stress and next steps in the redistribution process can quickly drain our energy. Breathe, relax, pray, be directed to Elections Canada's Media What gifts, talents and passions reside within meditate, or write. Allow life to flow, don’t Relations Office. To consult the report, visit you? Are you able to use them, share them? push the river. www.federal-redistribution.ca.

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NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS 06 01:00 2.4 7.9 Milling, moulding, kiln drying to all your This meeting is open to people with Friday 06:51 4.4 14.4 REAL ESTATE specific requirements. Specialty beams Parkinson’s, their care partners, families, to 32 ft. Siding, flooring & Much more. 12:58 1.9 6.2 and friends. Your logs or mine. Free local pickup and 19:24 4.7 15.4 The purpose of our self-help support WATERFRONT FOR SALE delivery. Call Greg 250-285-2762 www. 07 01:34 2.1 6.9 group is to provide an atmosphere 10 acres, beech and deep water access. nolecreeksawmills.com Saturday 07:38 4.4 14.4 of mutual trust and support and for Serious enquiries only. 250-285-2880 13:36 2.1 6.9 sharing strategies for living a full life with 19:52 4.7 15.4 Parkinson’s. 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Hot Asphalt Paving, Pothole 19:37 3.5 11.5 GOWLLAND HARBOUR Repairs, Tree Root Heaving Repairs, RESORT Crack Repair, Full Driveways Paved, Best on Quadra Island, is looking for cooking Prices & Quality and service staff for dinner service for the www.asphaltservices.ca fall and winter. If interested please send your resume to Info@gowllandharbour. 778 346 0039 com before September 15th, 2013. Page 24 Issue #558 August 30, 2013