Discovery Islander ISSUE 575 Serving the Discovery Islands since 1992 May 2, 2014 Quadra Tula House Awarded Governor General’s Medal Patkau Architects in Vancouver wins Prestigious National Award Congratulations! to Eric Peterson & Christina Munck; Patkau Architects on receiving the 2014 Governor Generals Award for Architecture from J Toelle Construction Ltd. and our local trades partners

Kenwood Designs ince arriving on Quadra Island in the fall concrete work and the amazing ceiling. Both of Tom Rohan of 2003 to make a home and base their those elements were created and executed by STula Foundation, Eric Peterson and Quadra Island craftsman. I suspect that over the Quadra Island Building Supply Christina Munck have had a major impact on the course of the project their skills grew to rival Hedefine Contracting community and now one part of their elaborate those of any craftsman anywhere. The purity of work is being recognized nationally. their work is almost hypnotic.” he said. CVA Contracting Seven years in the making the ‘Tula House’ Along with the outstanding craftsmanship Paul Renda Landscaping perched above Hyacinthe Bay has been the house is a remarkable feat of engineering, Cape Mudge Boatworks awarded the 2014 Governor General’s Medal for clinging dramatically yet unobtrusively to a high Bills Tree Service Architecture. This prestigious prize is awarded bluff above the water. The project was also in part only every two years and typically goes to public a family affair, Eric’s brother Chris oversaw the Richard Leicester Painting buildings, making this honour especially notable. structural engineering. Ed Fisher Peterson credits a huge team effort in the design For more information about the Tula Foundation ------and execution of the construction. “It is a marvel visit: tula.org and for more details about the G Roy Dahlnas of craftsmanship, particularly the exquisite Governor General’s Awards see: gg.ca Landtec Industries Seamar Industries Sorenson Macdonald Enterprises ------Waypoint Signs Viken Waste

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www.jtoelle.com Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca iscovery slander D ISSUE I575 May 2, 2014 ISLAND FORUM Publisher/Editor: Philip Stone The D.I. is published every two weeks and is distributed throughout Re: Cutbacks to What Would You Do? The Ferryland the Discovery Islands [If] your dog was injured and the Coastal Community vet said it only had a 65% chance of Express Long time ago when the land was CONTACT US Credit Union Hours recovery? And your decision not to free, eMail: [email protected] Due to these cut backs and the new get the operation was based on the Tel: 250.285.2234 ferry schedule people who work happy life it has had and his only Sir John built a railroad from sea PO Box 280, Quathiaski Cove in Campbell River will find it very disability was a limp? to sea. BC V0P 1N0 difficult to bank on Quadra. As I What would you think if a Willow Some Victorians lived on the Office: 701 Cape Mudge Rd see it, the Credit Union will lose Point vet called the SPCA saying islands off shore. customers and in all probability Hours: Mon-Thurs 10 am - 4 pm that the dog was being abused and He promised the train would come will cut back the hours even in need of this operation? right to their door. further. Banking is a very basic Opinions expressed in this magazine What would you think when the are those of the contributors and need and makes up part of the So the islands all joined the are not the views of the publisher. jigsaw of our society. RCMP and SPCA showed up with confederation an unlawful warrant and took your But the train has still never reached Because of this I have suggested family dog away from you? Submission Guidelines to both the branch here and the their station. What would you do when the Items for publication on subjects head office that they stagger their Many promises are made to these of interest to the Discovery six hours: 12-6 on Tuesdays and SPCA seriously assaulted an western isles Islands community are welcome. elderly family member in the Thursdays and leave Wednesdays By shrewd politicians with cunning Please help us by following these and Fridays as 10-4. I thought that process of taking your dog? simple guidelines. and guile. 10-4 on Wednesdays would be What would you do when the • Text articles do not need to be They made B.C. Ferries a crown better for seniors who usually shop SPCA says you owe $3,000 for an attached in a file. Simply send the corporation, text in the body of an email. on that day. operation that was not effective or • Please use Canadian spelling. If you feel as I do, I suggest that absolutely required? This is a model of creative inflation. • Please use the title of your item you also call 250-285-3327 and 250- And that you can never see your When the provincial coffers are as the email ‘subject’. 741-3200 or 1-888-741-1010 and let dog again? looking bare, • Please remember to include them know. They reduce the sailings and credits and captions for photos And your family member could and other artwork. Eve Phillips suffer from his injury for the rest increase the fare • Please print had-written of his life? And when the islanders complain material clearly. And the laws that say that they this is cruel Correction are justified are a product of the They just blame it all on the cost While every effort is made to I would like to make a correction include all items submitted, errors corruption in the BC Provincial of fuel. and accidental omissions do occur. to my last article of Spirit Books. I Government and Justice system! was mistaken in my statement. They are driving the islands into This is a true story and the people recession Apartments will NOT be built in Subscriptions that condone it are the suporters Perhaps it is time to call for the Upper Realm. Gift Subscriptions are available of our so called fair and democratic secession. for delivery in Canada by mail. The building is being renovated for society, funded by our tax dollars. When the political hacks start .00 upgraded retail spaces. I apologize $90 for 12 months Thank you for taking the time to sharpening their axes, for the error. read this and reflect on it in your Local Voluntary Subscriptions We could vote independence and Steve Moore next provincial election here on with withhold our taxes. Islander-Benefits peaceful Quadra Island. $30.00 for calendar year If the feds and the province would Written without prejudice Find more details online: like us to stay www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Bill Binnersley We must have a bridge or a marine highway. Copyright 2014 Trauma & Abuse Counselling Centre United the people of the North All Rights Reserved Professional individual counselling West Coast Are rattling the chains of Sir John NEXT DEADLINE for men & women by appointment. A’s old ghost. He united this nation from coast 7 pm, MONDAY to coast. May 12 NORTH ISLAND SURVIVORS’ HEALING George Vancouver’s islands could sound the last post. for publication SOCIETY Friday, May 16 CALL 250-287-3325 - Ann McLean

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MONDAY Friday, May 2 - Parent & Tots, QCC, 9:30 am - 12 pm - Theatre Quadra presents: Steel Magnolias Quadra Community Centre 7 pm - Sing For Pure Joy! QCC, Room 3, 3:00 - 4:30. All Welcome. - Live music with Blue Kats, HBI Pub 9 pm TUESDAY Saturday, May 3 - Yoga with Trinity, QCC #3, 5-6:30pm- - Farmers’ Market - behind CC Credit Union Q Cove 10 am - 2 pm - Al-Anon Meeting, Quadra Children’s Centre, 7:00 pm - Nuyumbalees, Annual Dinner and Art Auction, Quinsam Hall CR 5 pm WEDNESDAY - Theatre Quadra presents: Steel Magnolias Quadra Community Centre 7 pm - Yoga with Trinity, QCC #3, 10-11:30am Sunday, May 4 - Parent and Babes 11 am QCC - Rebecca Spit Broom Bash, 12 noon, bring gloves and clippers - 1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1 - 2 pm - Theatre Quadra presents: Steel Magnolias Quadra Community Centre 2 pm THURSDAY Friday, May 9 - Parents & Tots, QCC, 10:00 am - 12 pm - Boom. Slam Poetry Evening with Duncan Shields HBI Pub 8:30 pm - Yoga with Trinity, QCC#3, 5-6:30 pm Saturday, May 10 - Prayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7 pm - Quadra Children’s Centre’s annual garage sale, info 250-285-3511 FRIDAY - Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Children’s Centre book Tee-time 285-2811 - White Light Essences & Guided Meditation, Studio 6 Upper Realm, 1-2:30 pm - Dinner & Concert with Valdy, Herons, $55 250-285-3322 - Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm Quadra United Church Tuesday, May 13 SATURDAY - Childhood Asthma Workshop Quadra Island Medical Clinic 7 pm - First Saturday of month - Local Food Market at Quadra Legion from 10-2 pm Saturday May 17 - Farmers’ Market & Bazaar 10 am to 2 pm behind Credit Union, Q Cove - Cortes SEAFEST Gorge Harbour Marina - free shuttle from ferry 250-935-6911 - Open mic with Mo. 9:00 pm HBI pub - Ten Times Bigger plays Quadra Legion 9:00-1:00 am $5.00 SUNDAY Saturday, May 24 - Family Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30 am - Quadra May Day Celebrations, parade Rebecca Spit 10 am sharp. - United Church, 10:45 am unless advertised, Sept 15 to end Jun, 285-3163. - Dance with DJ Dodd & The Returning Saturn Collective! Q.C.C. - Quadra Sunday Painters, 11 am - 2 pm, 285-3390 - Badfish plays Quadra Legion 9:00-1:00 am NEXT DEADLINE: MONDAY, MAY 12TH, 2014 BC FERRIES PHASES OUT PREPAID PAPER TICKETS ON HORNBY ISLAND AND CORTES ISLAND ROUTES Prepaid paper tickets valid for payment until December 31, 2010

Bill Bradshaw Quadra Real Estate Source: Government of Canada Government Source: Team ‘Life Cycle’ won the Great Grand Masters NEW LISTING $295,000: 0.7 ACRE Category in the 2014 Snow to Surf WATERFRONT LOT AT COPPER BLUFFS •280 ft of walk on waterfront•Driveway to beautiful building site on rocky point close to ocean•Easy beach access to two small bays•Property boasts great southern exposure and comes with shared drilled well, hook up to sewer & hydro services to prop- erty line•Nice storage shed in place & 27 ft travel trailer sits on building site, which owners are willing to sell to the purchaser

Your Island Realtor® L-R : Robert McKerracher (Bow Canoe), Steve Schliecher (Kayak), Tak Ogasawara (Alpine Ski), Harley Elias (Stern Canoe), Mike Akey (XC Ski), Jack Mar (Mtn. Bike), [email protected] Brian Simmons (Road Bike), Dave Younger (Snow Shoe), Jerry Benner ( 2nd www.quadrarealestate.ca Runner) and Murray Garland (1st Runner). There were over 1500 participants in this years Snow to Surf in the Comox Valley. Quadra Island’s Life Cycles Team had a total age of 617 yrs., third oldest team in 250-285-3293 the event and place 61st out of 151 teams. Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Page 3 Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Discovery Islander ISLAND FORUM Say your piece - eMail: [email protected] or drop-off at 701 Cape Mudge Rd or at Hummingbird

“layer” of consideration in defining Our comments are so important for Dear Neighbours, and deciding appropriate activities. our cause that I ask you to please THE EDITOR NOTES Finally there is a positive initiative The Federal Government might take the time to read the Plan. When long with the ongoing for which we have an opportunity indicate a willingness to grant a you look at the NVI Plan please BC Ferries debacle, to make comments. The marine use licence coast wide, click on the shaded sub links. This is continuing pressures on initiative is the Marine Planning however it is the Province who an easy read and important so that A local services and a slanted global Partnership, MaPP. The purpose grants tenures. you can provide knowledgeable economic picture, the news of of the MaPP Marine Plan is to comments. *MaPP hopes to become policy the closure of the Cortes branch provide recommendations for for the BC Government when Why our comments are important: of the Credit Union and reduced achieving ecosystem based marine reviewing applications for marine You will notice on page 7 of the hours on Quadra comes as insult management that maintains activities and marine tenures. Draft Plan SUMMARY, there is a added to injury to our islands. social and cultural well-being and map which shows that the area from economic development based on It is very important – even critical – Yet from this desk it seems to Francisco Point to Rebecca Spit and healthy ecosystems over the long for us to write letters in support of me that if Coastal Community the west side of Quadra and Sonora term. the MaPP program Credit Union are facing economic Island from Small Inlet to Nodales pressures at their smaller I have included links to the MaPP MaPP planning considers the uses, Channel are proposed as protection branches then they only have program and the plan maps. Please plans, zones, tenures and legal zones. Small Inlet, Waiatt Bay and themselves, and specifically their don’t just refer to the maps but read designations that are in place on the Drew Harbour would be recognized marketing department to blame. the MaPP information also. It is land adjacent to marine areas and as already protected. All other Within weeks of CCCU’s takeover important to read section 5 of the the seabed but does not propose waters and beaches surrounding of Quadra Credit Union in 2009 Draft Plan which explains the uses specific management objectives for our islands would be designated as our local financial institution and protections and criteria of each private lands or uplands. special management zones meaning all but disappeared in the local management zone that all uses must be considered, What this is saying is that MaPP media. Sure they fulfilled their including upland settlement and Jim Abram has an article in this recognizes and reinforces our contractual obligations of tourism. MaPP needs to receive our week’s DI and on the gumboot zoning and our rights as landowners donations through the Legacy support to ensure these zones. about the program. and the value of our properties. It Fund but their advertising dried also recognizes the importance of The coastal area with which MaPP Web page for NVI Plan: http:// up virtually overnight. our ocean for tourism, recreation mappocean.org/north-vancouver- is concerned has been divided Any business person worth their and personal enjoyment. island/draft-plan-for-input/ into four sections: Haida Gwaii, salt knows that marketing is a North Coast, Central Coast, I believe that MaPP ,in conjunction Webpage to provide feedback by crucial part of maintaining and North Vancouver Island (NVI), with our zoning and precedents May 15: http://mappocean.org/ growing a business and CCCU’s which extends from the top end of that recognize our zoning, north-vancouver-island/draft-plan- complete lack of it begs the Vancouver Island to just south of provides us a great deal of support for-input/north-vancouver-island- question: was the initial merger Campbell River. Our comments in opposing future applications for online-response-form/ a calculated move to eventually will be directed to the NVI area. commercial resource based marine An important comment which eliminate competition or does This program is important because, use. should be in all letters is: “ CCCU simply not understand unlike DFO’s geoduck plan, the Please take the time to read the Proposed activities in all zones basic business fundamentals? plan is based on science, ecology, MaPP plan for NVI and write a must be referred to local environmental preservation and It’s not as if our sole banking letter of support. government and must be in respect for other social and cultural service lacks for unique selling accordance with local bylaws” values. Below are two links to MaPP, the points. Just why is it that CCCU is first takes you to the NVI Plan The deadline for comments is May deluded by false economy? The MaPP plan does not address and the second takes you to the 15th but don’t wait until then. - Philip Stone activities under Federal Jurisdiction, comment page. but what it does is provide a second Michael Stahnke

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Newcomers Live Music at Thanks HBI! Ladies Auxiliary A major thank you to Lois and her Welcome Farmers’ Market wonderful staff at the Heriot Bay Scholarship There will be live music at Quadra’s Quadra Legion Ladies Auxiliary New to Quadra? The Discovery Inn for so beautifully hosting the Saturday Market. is excepting applications for the Islands Chamber of Commerce and celebration for Save the Heart of KAY DUBOIS MEMORIAL local businesses welcome you with On June 7th Louise Krohman Quadra Parks and thank you to each SCHOLARSHIP a gift bag. Please contact Judy at will introduce Flamenco music of you who attended. It was a grand 250-285-2150 and dancing. On June 14 Dave evening. From Veterans descendent Blinzinger will play his mellow sax. entering post -secondary education. Susan Westren At The Legion If you would like to perform at the An award will be based on academic market this summer, phone Steve & citizenship criteria. First Year We have two fabulous 4 piece bands Moore at 285-3323. Quadra folks Students from Campbell River coming in are generous and musicians can Fundraising Golf Mail to Box 129 Heriot Bay the month of May: On Saturday usually take home more than $60 B.C.V0P-1H0 Applications close May 17th 9:00-1:00 It’s Ten Times for the two hour gig from 10 am to May 31 2013 Bigger! $5.00 at the door & On Tournament just past Noon. Saturday May 24th BADFISH is On Saturday May 10th, the QI coming from 9:00-1:00, both bands Golf Course is hosting a FUN are sure to Rock the Legion ! FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT Buddhist in support of the Quadra Children’s Children's Centre Centre. Meditation Golf Course It’s easy, establish a team of 2, keep You don’t have to be a Buddhist Garage Sale score and hand in your score card at to appreciate a circle of quiet The Quadra Children’s Centre Membership the end of your round. The lowest meditators sitting together Considering membership with the annual garage sale is coming up on and highest gross score for a 9 hole peacefully. Quadra Island Golf Course? There Saturday, May 10th from 10 until round win the trophies. has never been a better time to 2. Come on out and find some Come relax and calm your mind join the Club! Membership offers a gently used treasures and support The entry fee is $5 per person with a 40 minute meditation on wealth of benefits of which include quality early care and learning with all proceeds to the Children’s Sunday morning at Spirit Books in an opportunity to play unlimited in our community. We are still Centre. the Upper Realm at Q. Cove. After golf, participation in club events, accepting donations until Friday, a tea break, we discuss a book Additional donations for the called “What the Buddha Taught.” discounts on retail, driving range*, May 9th. You can deliver your Children’s Centre are gratefully power carts*, reciprocal benefits with gently used items to our back We start at 10 am sharp every accepted. Let’s show our Sunday. It’s free or by donation. other golf courses and more. If you deck. Please no clothes, skis, community support! To register need more information or you have computers of TVs. For more and book your tee time, Call Steve or Danielle for more info questions, please call 250-285-2811. information call 285-3511. call 250-285-2811. at 285-3323 Dear Mom: this year choose delightful service and delicious food... (but skip the toast crumbs in bed) Herons is serving a special Brunch Menu featuring eight distinct eggs benny options with four hollandaise variations; gluten free available too. Brunch 8 am - 2 pm May 11.

Herons hours: 8am-8pm Sun-Thurs; 8am - 9pm Fri & Sat Dear Dad: call for reservations... 250.285.3322 a beautiful place to spend time Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Page 5 Read the DI online: www.DiscoveryIslander.ca Discovery Islander REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT By Jim Abram

his past month has been busier than I will be doing a CTV story on Monday when Web page for NVI Plan: http://mappocean.org/ ever. With the ferry fight in full swing the stuff hits the fan over the new changes to the north-vancouver-island/draft-plan-for-input/ including rallies, continuous media schedule. They called me and asked to cover the T Plan itself: http://mappocean.org/wp-content/ and Board business at an all-time high on top story. Of course I will do the story. What better uploads/2014/04/NVI_DraftPublicPlan.pdf of everything else, my days have been pretty way to get the problems out there for people to much filled to the brim. I will try to keep this see. (This will have taken place by the time you Plan Summary: http://mappocean.org/ report to a minimum. read this, so go to the CTV archives to see the wp-content/uploads/2014/04/NVI_ Ferries, dreaded #*@&!@*# video, if you like). MPSummary_FINAL.pdf Ferries! Please document all problems with the ferry Things to Know about MaPP: http:// Where on earth do I start? I guess I’ll start schedule that you encounter and send them mappocean.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/ with the daily stories coming from you, the to me by email, so that I can forward them Things_To_Know_About_MaPP_20140401.pdf public, concerning the hardships caused by easily. Having to transcribe phone calls and / or Webpage to provide feedback by May the new schedule (and fares). Every day, I written comments takes a lot of time that I don’t 15: http://mappocean.org/north-vancouver- hear additional stories of how you are being have. So please use email if possible. island/draft-plan-for-input/north-vancouver- impacted and I list them and I speak to media Last of all on the Ferry front, but possibly the island-online-response-form/ about them, so that government can hear it most important, is that I have been compiling The meetings have been mostly two days long in broadcast all over the Province. We will also a list of possible issues that might be worthy of Campbell River every six to eight weeks as the bring these concerns to the BCFerry corp. at taking to court. I have contacted lawyers from NVI Plan area and then about every two months our next Ferry Advisory Committee on June my past provincial group involvements and in Richmond for two to three days for the entire 10th. Should be a heated one and remember have a group of bright lawyers who are willing plan area (all four sub-regions) This is what I that the public is invited to attend as observers to take what I have given them and see if they will be attending tomorrow and Tuesday. and can also request to speak as a delegation. I can spin the issues into legal arguments that really wish more of you would take advantage are actionable. I just finished sending the issues I hope this helps you in understanding what I of expressing yourselves to BCFS in person at to them on Friday the 25th, so hopefully I will have been involved in on your behalf and how to these meetings. hear back from them by the end of this week. So provide feedback. The UBCM Special Committee on BC keep your fingers crossed that we have a valid The reason I have reprinted some of the info Ferries (that I am on) will meet on April case. Any lawyers that read this that want to from my last report is due to the newly released 30th to discuss phase two of the report, throw in their two-bits, I am here to listen! OK, plans of the Federal Government, who always which is the actual socio-economic study enough on Ferries! Thinking about them 24/7 is seem to act independently of everyone else and (that the Province never did). We will give bad enough. Having to then write about all that in denial of what is going on around them. They the consultants the terms of reference and is going on is enough to make one’s blood boil! are aware of this MaPP process and the “zoning” strategize on how best to make this have Marine area Planning that it has developed for acceptability of certain serious impact on the government. As you uses throughout the plan area. However, in all know from my last report, we had a great Partnership (MaPP) complete isolation, they have released a plan to rally at the AVICC convention in Qualicum and… Geoducks! open the entire coast up to Geoduck farming Beach on April 12th. We solidified the local This process is nearing finalization and the (very large clams that live in sandy bottoms - see governments of this coast, and beyond, and input from the recent public meeting is being site below), in spite of the MaPP plan which they are now totally on our side in this battle processed. I will be going to Vancouver for two controls the tenuring of such activities. True, including the President of the UBCM (from days starting tomorrow to work on final details the Feds issue the license to raise the critters, the northern interior!). with the group. but the Province and the Local Government control the actual site tenure. As most of you saw from the news reports, I have mentioned this process in previous we had an emergency call-out a few days ago reports and the fact that I have been a part DFO has indicated that geoduck applications and we didn’t have enough crew to make the of the process as the SRD appointment. It would be considered for almost every beach and after hours sailing. So the CCG was called is a planning process in conjunction with foreshore in the Discovery Islands, including and they did it. From the initial call to arrival the Provincial government and First nations Waiatt Bay and Small Inlet, where we just spent at the hospital the incident took two and governments, along with stakeholders from all 20 years going to the trouble of securing as one half hours. That comes straight from the sectors. I have participated for over two years continuous park lands and protected area. and the plan is due to wrap up in June, if all family involved. This is totally unacceptable We can inform DFO of our unhappiness with goes well. I am including some websites for and could have been a matter of life and death. this method of “planning” on their part, by you to look at. A couple are for information on This too will be on our agenda for June 10th supporting the MaPP recommendations. the process and one is for feedback if you were with the FAC and BCFS brass. This is a (poor) This may be the most effective way to prevent unable to make the public meeting. The plan management issue, not a crew issue. Luckily the uncontrolled use of our shorelines. The area is the entire coast from Alaska border to the the event turned out positive for the patient, deadline for submissions is May 15. but what about next time. We heard at the bottom of Quadra Island and it is divided into last public meeting from Emergency Service four sub-regions. We are the North Vancouver All the information is on the MaPP websites providers that after hour call-outs happen on Island Region. Here is the webpage with the listed above. Go to North Vancouver Island and average, 4 times per month. That is 48 times North Vancouver Island Plan and associated go to Draft Plan for Input per year! This needs to be fixed. Now! documents:

Page 6 Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Please write comments in support of this Plan The Cultural Centre put on a beautiful lunch in manner, will increase their ability to densify the before the 15th. For information on the Federal partnership with Gowlland Harbour Resort and Cove area, as the community has already given plans, please see the following: SouthEnd Farm and Vineyards. the green light to in our Local Area Plan and it will increase their property value and the ability http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/ Park addition celebration aquaculture/geoimf-cgipan/geoimf-cgipan-eng. to sell a property if one wishes to, because it is The evening of April 25th was also the official pdf a serviced lot with none of the uncertainty of celebration of the acquisition of the additional buying a lot serviced by a septic field. I have http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/ lands at Small Inlet - Waiatt Bay Provincial been able to put a substantial amount of Gas Tax aquaculture/geoimf-cgipan/maps-cartes-eng. parks. It was purchased from Merrill Ring, a Money (a Fed., Prov., Local Govt. program) into html (maps) forest company from Port Angeles, Wash. after this expansion project that will not be available For Further Information about Geoduck 20 years of negotiation and ups and downs. in the future if this is turned down this time Farming go to: www.protectourshoreline.org Though the Provincial govt. provided the largest around. The cost of joining has literally been cut share of funding and land trades, the people of in half with those additional funds. Centre for Civic Governance Quadra supplied the lion’s share of the work It is now up to the people within to make this happen. I am not going to go into Conference the expansion area only to vote on this. we the history of the acquisition at this point, but I attended the above mentioned forum in have spent an inordinate amount of time on just want to thank the organizers of the event Vancouver on April 4th and 5th. It is an annual the issue. So no matter how you feel about the which was held at the Heriot Bay Inn and was conference of progressive leaders in local project, let’s vote in July and get it over with. government and is always a treat to spend a packed house. And I do mean packed! We time with like minded local govt. officials and were there to celebrate our success, and we And now I will stop! Feel free to call me leaders in various fields from across the country. did! A few short speeches were given and the between the hours of 8:30 am and 7:00 I was asked to attend as a presenter on the BC atmosphere in the room was nothing short of pm, Monday through Friday (please, not Ferries issue and had a wonderful response joyous! Provincial representatives came up from on weekends, folks!) at 285-3355, or you from leaders across the entire province, not Victoria to attend since they worked on the file can fax me at 285-3533 or you can email me just the coast. I know, this could have gone from the beginning. Unfortunately the Minister, anytime at [email protected] or by under my Ferries portion of this report, but the Hon. Mary Polak, was unable to make mail at Box 278 in the Cove, V0P 1N0… or on this forum was about more than ferries. It was it. She has been a supporter since she took Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ most importantly about climate change. The over the ministry. And of course, there were JimAbram…. Lots of choices. need to raise awareness of the immediate threat many tributes to the one person that worked Please do not use my residential phone number at our doorstep was emphasized with the latest so doggedly from the start, Judy Leicester, who for SRD calls. All business calls should be on science. One of the main things that came out of was there in our hearts. We owe her a great 285-3355. Many thanks! the forum on that front was a joint resolution, deal for pursuing this for so many years. It is so Respectfully submitted, that I was asked to help draft, to be sent to the unfortunate that she didn’t live to see it come to AVICC, then on to the UBCM and lastly on fruition. She will not be forgotten. Jim Abram Director, to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities. Quathiaski Cove Sewer Discovery Islands - Mainland Inlets (Area C), It basically is asking the Province to lobby Expansion SRD the Feds to revisit the targets for greenhouse gas reductions in light of the upcoming We passed a number of readings of bylaws international forum on climate change in 2015. regarding the expansion project of the new Things are progressing far faster than earlier properties that are proposed to be included in models predicted and therefore the targets need the sewer district. These will enable us to move to be strengthened now! on to the referendum. I am hearing all sorts of rumours and misinformation out there already Luncheon with Lieutenant and I hope that the ads that will be published Governor of British Columbia shortly, and the letters that will be sent to each I had the honour of being invited by the individual property, will clear up some of the Nuyumbalees Cultural Society at Cape Mudge confusion. to attend a luncheon with Her Honour My own personal opinion is that if this Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon on April expansion does not pass this time, the people 25. She was doing a coastal tour to acquaint who are effected will never again have the Preschool Program herself with the communities along our shores. kind of opportunity that is now being offered For 2.5 to 5 years It was a wonderful opportunity for her to meet them. The sewer will allow them to dispose of (Toilet training not required) the people and see our area. She was traveling their sewage in an environmentally conscious on a Navy Frigate! 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Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Page 7 Hand-Drumming Steel Jam Magnolias Come join an informal hand- Theatre Quadra presents the At the HBI drumming session at Spirit Books delightful drama of six memorable Dear Mom: skip the toast crumbs Michael O’Donnell of the Naked in the Upper Realm at Q. Cove. ladies who are as delicate as in bed… choose delicious eggs DJ’s. Then we’ll dance with DJ The time is 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. magnolias, but as tough as steel! benny for breakfast at the Heriot M.O.D. Bring diplomas, win prizes. every Wednesday night. If you These wonderful women are Bay Inn. Eight distinct options, Dress your best! Class begins 7pm. don’t have a drum, we can supply amusing, moving and richly four hollandaise variations, gluten you with one for the evening. The Unexpected is young, eclectic human, always there for each free available too. Brunch served There is a suggested $5 donation. and full of energy! Hear this other through life’s triumphs and till 2. Dear Dad: call 250.285.3322 Beginners are welcome and Quadra teen band and support tragedies. to reserve. receive basic drumming tips. Call the Quadra Island PAC during Steve at 285-3323 for more info. Quadra Community Centre Learn Something New at UofQ. a delightful two-course dinner May 2 & 3 - 7:00 and May 4 - 2:00 May 8… Wordsmithing: an evening Saturday, June 14 seating (doors 30 mins. before) interactive intro to slam poetry at 6; served at 6:30. $47/seat with Slam Master Duncan Shields; Reserve! Call 285.3322. Tickets at Hummingbird, Works of May 15… Throwing Ceramics: Friday night live music = fun in Friday Night H’Art, Music Plant cups and bowls grow on the the HBI Pub… May 2 Blue Katz potter’s wheel with Jenna White. Adults: $12 advance / $15 at the “vintage rock, roll, rhythm and Jam door HBI Pub education at 7pm. Free! Come join an all acoustic jam on blues”; May 16 The Jagsters with Friday Nights at the Upper Realm Students/Seniors: $10 advance / Strong Words: Poetry Slam with classic rock+blues. More fun in Q. Cove. Guitars, piano, bass, $12 at the door Vancouver Slam Master Duncan Saturday evenings: Open Mic with flutes, drums and singing all comes Shields May 9, 8:30 pm in the host Mo Davenport in the Pub. HBI Pub. ISLAND POETS! Join together. Ay Matey! Prepare thyself for a in on stage: this slam is non- Cortes SEAFEST Murder Mystery, pirate style June It goes from 8 p.m. to whenever. competitive. $10/cover; no charge Saturday May 17th at Gorge 21. Host Sarah Bible presents Suggested donation is $5. Call Pat for performing poets. Call the Inn Harbour Marina Resort this interactive evening including at 285-2807 for more info. to participate: 250.285.3322. Free Shuttle, call 250-935-6911 or dinner in Herons at the Heriot Bay email cortesconnection@gmail. Canadian folk legend Valdy is Inn. $69/pp. com to reserve. returning to the Heriot Bay Inn for Free Firewood a dinner show in Herons Saturday Serving begins at 11:30 am there May 10. $55/seat, two-course Work Party will be: dinner included. Limited number We ran out of Free Firewood for • four oyster dishes: poached, of show-only seats: $35. Call this Winter. But we need your help fried, sautéed, breaded 250.285.3322 to reserve. to cut up wood for next winter. • 3 kinds of barbequed oysters Another season of “keeping Cortes Radio Every Wednesday morning at 9:30 • raw oyster “shooters” brains lubricated with learning” at am, just before the Community • steamed mussels, prawns, clams Drop in and tune out UofQ finishes with PROM May 89.5 fm Lunch, we will be cutting up wood • salad fixings from Curious Farm 29th: learn the art of DJ’ing with behind the Community Centre. • artisan bread from Natural Food Bring a chain saw or Axe or both. Co-op We have some extra axes if you • non alcoholic drinks Freehold lot at the lake! Almost 1/2 acre walk New Listing on water front lot located on pristine Village don’t have one. If you support Kids menu from the TeensZene Bay Lake. This lovely 13 year old cabin offers or benefited from this program, Musicians & Craft Tables propane, fridge, stove, cozy wood stove and please come out any Wednesday much more. This property comes with all morning in April or May and help Bring your family and friends! furnishings, 2 boats, generator and solar panels. Gorgeous level lot boasts trees for out. Call Steve for more info at Questions? More info? email privacy and even a small white sandy beach. 285-3323. Kristen at [email protected] You'll love the sun and great layout with approximately 240 feet of lake front on this stunning property. Call today for a personal tour or to view more photos!

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Page 8 Issue #575 May 2, 2014 The Future of Spring is Blooming & Spirit Books Hatching on Beautiful It looks like Spirit Books Spirit Books may continue at the Upper Realm in Q. Cove with Mitlenatch Island! one half its current size. But there will still Cruise aboard MISTY ISLES to this wildlife be enough room for the Sunday morning sanctuary in the Salish Sea. Walk trails thru meditation, the Wednesday night drum jam and meadows ablaze with Chocolate Lilies, Death the Friday night all instrument jam. Camas, Sea Blush & Monkey Flowers. Search Your Complete for owl pellets & river otter dining tables. Home Building Specialists: Please note my letter of apology in the Letters Experience territorial & nesting activities of from concrete to cabinets to the Editor in this issue of the DI. I suggested many gulls, cormorants, pigeon guillemots apartments were being build in the Upper • Project Management & oyster catchers -- those black birds with Realm. • Commercial & Residential Buildings pink gumboots & carrot beaks!. Ride a zodiac • Renovations This is not the case. There are going to be around Mitlenatch to encounter noisy seabird • Custom Homes & Additions upgraded retail spaces. Therefore, Spirit Books cliff rookeries, massive Steller’s sea lions and • Qualified Journeyman Carpenters may continue to serve the community by agile California sea lions. Keep a lookout for High Performance Wall Systems donating all profits to the free firewood, free eagles, river otters, dolphins & orcas. money, food bank and the community lunch. Certified Installers Skipper/naturalist Mike Moore has a wealth I want to thank all those people who quietly of information & stories about this gem in the supported the continuation of the bookstore. gulf. Sponsored by the CORTES MUSEUM, I will need some help moving stuff around to this day trip leaves Cortes Bay at 10 a.m., make room for the renovations in the last week returning at 4:30 p.m. Choose Friday May 23 or [email protected] in May. Call Steve if you can help at 250-285-3323 Saturday June 14. Cost is $120. Shuttle service Fax 285-3573 is available by donation between Cortes ferry & Cortes Bay. Pack your lunch & binoculars. Dress for the Ferry Schedules Quadra Circle weather. Don’t forget your camera! For details & registration phone Lynne Jordan at 250-935- Campbell River - Quadra Island News 6472 or e-mail Cortes Museum at: cimas@ Crossing Time: 10 minutes The Transportation program: Are you a senior twincomm.ca Leave Campbell River Leave Quathiaski Cove who doesn’t like to drive at night – so you miss a community event you’d love to attend? Or you Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun sometimes need a ride to go grocery-shopping, 6:40 am 6:15 am get to an appointment or meet a friend to 4th Annual Quadra 7:30 am 7:25 am 7:05 am 7:00 am chat. Just call Diana at 285-3630 to arrange a 8:30 am †8:15 am 8:00 am †7:50 am volunteer driver. Island Festival of 9:25 am 9:15 am !9:00 am 8:45 am **10:25 am 10:10 am 9:55 am 9:45 am Seniors Outreach Worker, Marie Sheran:285- 11:25 am 11:10 am 10:55 am 10:40 am 3950 visits seniors who want more information Chamber Music 12:25 pm 12:10 pm 11:55 am 11:40 pm The Committee for the 4th Annual Quadra on our programs or who are recovering from 1:25 pm 1:10 pm 12:55 pm 12:40 pm illness or sometimes feeling a bit isolated. Island Festival of Chamber Music is pleased to 2:45 pm 2:10 pm 2:15 pm 1:40 pm announce the return of Philip Hansen and his Quadra Home Meals: Provides weekly meal 3:40 pm 3:40 pm 3:15 pm 3:15 pm world class musicians in July, 2014. Concert !4:40 pm 4:40 pm **4:10 pm 4:10 pm orders to Island seniors or care-givers unable dates: Wednesday, July 23, Quadra Island 5:45 pm 5:45 pm 5:15 pm 5:15 pm to cook regularly and to anyone dealing with United Church, Cape Mudge, Your Carriage to 7:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm 6:30 pm illness or recovering from surgery. These tasty, Paris, doors open 6:30pm- $20; Friday, July 25, 7:55 pm 7:55 pm 7:25 pm 7:25 pm nutritious meals are cooked specially for the Southend Winery, Celtic Magic, doors open 8:55 pm 8:55 pm 8:25 pm 8:25 pm program by the Gowlland Harbour Resort 6 pm- $40; Saturday, July 26, Quadra Island 9:55 pm 9:55 pm 9:25 pm 9:25 pm Chef. For $5 per meal you can order soup/ Community Centre, Piano Favorites throughout *10:55 pm †10:55 pm 10:25 pm †10:25 pm stew with bun, or a small entree, or a full meal the Ages with Carter Johnson, doors open 6pm- Quadra Island - Cortes Island with fish or meat, vegetables and a starch. $18; Sunday, July 27, Gowlland Harbour Resort, Food preferences, allergies and special diets Sheer Delight, doors open 10 am-$40. Thursday, Crossing Time: 45 minutes can be accommodated. Meals can be reheated July 24, Gowlland Harbour Resort will host for Leave Heriot Bay Leave Whaletown or frozen. Pick them up at the Community Friends of the Festival Donor Dinner- limited Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Mon-Fri Sat-Sun Centre on Wednesdays between 11:30am and seating of 40-doors open 6pm- $90. Tickets: 9:05 am †8:45 am 7:50 am †7:30 am 12 noon. If needed, the meals can be delivered Works of H’Art; Yellow Dog Trading Company **11:05 am 10:45 am 9:50 am 9:30 am by our volunteers. To order by Sunday noon call and www.gowllandharbour.com/events/ or call Marie:285-3950 or Lynda:285-3205 1:05 pm 12:45 pm 11:50 am 11:30 am Gowlland Harbour Resort: 250-285-3522 3:20 pm 2:45 pm **1:50 pm 1:30 pm Friday Lunch: For everyone over 55 - please join A limited number of Early Bird packages will 5:10 pm 4:35 pm 4:05 pm 3:40 pm us Fridays at 11am for armchair exercises with be available for the four concerts, $100 plus 6:45 pm 6:25 pm 5:55 pm 5:20 pm Ann Lawrence or at noon to 1:30pm for lunch taxes. Last year, we saw tickets sell out very ! Local Commuter Sailings, Please Avoid. (by donation) and a speaker in the Lower Level quickly so if you are planning to join us, we * Fridays Only † Daily except Sundays. at 1281 West Road (Quadra Bible Church). recommend getting your tickets early. For more ** Tuesday sailings are for Dangerous Cargo Food prep volunteers are welcome at 9:30am: information: www.quadrafestival.com No passengers or cars. Karen 285-3477. Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Page 9 Now Open for the 2014 Season Wednesday Night Feature - Prime Rib Night!!

Come join us for the freshest Seafood available! Local Prawns, Mussels, Scallops and Salmon cooked to perfection. Dining Room Hours Breakfast 7:30am to 11:00am, Lunch 11:45am to 3:00pm, Lounge 3:00pm to 5:00pm, A UUnique Resort Designed t A to Renew Yoouurr Soul. Dinner 5:00pm to 9:00* Dinner Reservations Recommended Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet *Last seating based on the demand of the day Treat your Mom to breakfast at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Back for 2014 the Oceanfront Resort at Cape Mudge. Locals discount Available from 8:00 am to 11:00 am 10% off Dining*, Accommodation Adults $19.95; Children age 6-12 $11.95; Kids 5 and under FREE! and RV Park!!!! For reservations call 250-285-2042. *except on advertised specials www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca Reservations Recommended 285-2042 Now Open for the 2014 Season Wednesday Night Feature - Prime Rib Night!!

Come join us for the freshest Seafood available! Local Prawns, Mussels, Scallops and Salmon cooked to perfection. Dining Room Hours Breakfast 7:30am to 11:00am, Lunch 11:45am to 3:00pm, Lounge 3:00pm to 5:00pm, A UUnique Resort Designed t A to Renew Yoouurr Soul. Dinner 5:00pm to 9:00* Dinner Reservations Recommended Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet *Last seating based on the demand of the day Treat your Mom to breakfast at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Back for 2014 the Oceanfront Resort at Cape Mudge. Locals discount Available from 8:00 am to 11:00 am 10% off Dining*, Accommodation Adults $19.95; Children age 6-12 $11.95; Kids 5 and under FREE! and RV Park!!!! For reservations call 250-285-2042. *except on advertised specials www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca Reservations Recommended 285-2042 Creative Chaos Someone once said “Chaos is the birth of creativity”...... well that Salmon Enhancement Holds certainly was the case Easter Sunday at Works of H’’Art.... nevertheless “Mission accomplished”! Annual Meeting New summer scarves, handbags, Salmon Enhancement Society's including various Village Bay Lakes Total volunteer time given to home décor and artist’s creations AGM was held on April 10, watershed feeder streams, with the society was well over 1500 are now ready for viewing and 2014, at the EcoCenter. The encouraging results. We hope to hours. I'd like to thank our many purchasing pleasure! following overview outlines our explore more streams, and carry volunteers, and particularly the accomplishments and challenges out more fry trapping in 2014, board of directors, who gave many We have some new art from old in 2013. using standardized field, mapping hours of their time attending favorites - Maureen Maryka , Robert A new initiative for 2013 and recording protocol. After trail meetings and stepping forward Cameron. Tara Williamson and Kevin and road clearing to provide access when work needed to be done. Johnson. A new Patrick Amos print was the presentation of two Streamkeeper's Courses, with basic into Luoma Creek, work parties Honourable mention goes to “The Fisherman” and carving from constructed several structures to Graham Mackay for herculean Chris George- Eagle,Orca, Salmon! subjects presented in February and more advanced subjects studied increase useable habitat in this efforts in sorting out the business William Van Orden has captured the in October. The obvious success stream. This work will continue end of the society, an often life and color of spawning salmon in of these courses will mean more in 2014, headed by Frank Gleeson. thankless task. In addition, trees provided by DFO his full size replica and Ed Oldfield to come in future. The hope is Janis McLean has a raku rendition of the same that Streamkeeper graduates were planted at the outlet of Luoma for Quadra Island Salmon mounted on a beautiful piece of will become more involved in Creek to provide shade for salmon. Enhancement Society driftwood...ta dah! 'adopting' and monitoring Quadra Many volunteers were out on Linda Varro has graced our walls Island streams in the future. the streams weekly in October with another magical creation “Jewel Good rapport was maintained and November counting salmon Garden” with “Silver Mermaid” soon with relevant agencies regarding returns in Granite, Drew, Village Asthma to follow. These are one of a kind issues of mutual interest. A field Bay and Open Bay Creeks. Workshops works of a brilliantly creative mind. trip with the Area Manager and Numbers and size of chum were Senior Biologist from Ministry exceptional, and numbers of coho Childhood Asthma A very proud moment in our entering the Village Bay Lakes little shop was the presentation of of Transportation helped to Tuesday, May 13, 7 pm at the resolve Granite Bay Road runoff system were also outstanding. Quadra Island Medical Clinic Mike Arseneau’s masterful works The counting fence at Village with wood! Tell me...have you issues. Several meetings, field Come and join the discussion! trips, and numerous emails and Bay Lakes was operational, with ever seen a rolling pin made with VBL residents Lauren Miller For all parents whose children maple, padauk, purple heart, alo phone calls with our temporary have been diagnosed with asthma DFO Community Advisor, Stacey and Larry Hafemeister, and wood, yellowheart and walnut? other volunteers counting and (children aged 11 and above Husbands....take note...for sure this Larsen, proved invaluable on are welcome to attend as well). numerous issues. We remain on releasing coho and chum into is for the wife who has everything! the lake system. The fence was Workshop will revolve around a Come in and be amazed at Mike’s TimberWest's radar for reviewing diagnosis of childhood asthma and cutblocks. Grant Hayden, Lawrie plagued by two incidents of candleholders,shaving brushes vandalism which affected our final its treatment. All children with (badger hair) and bowls and Bowles and Pete Calverley asthma should have an action plan reviewed and commented on count. We are actively pursuing vessels made from Western Maple alternatives to the counting fence for management of asthma flares. If burl, yew wood, yellow cedar and several TimberWest blocks of you do not, we would like to help interest to the society. for counting salmon returns into plum wood. the VBL system. One option being you create one for your child. Two new young artists have their Unfortunately, the Ecocenter considered is a video camera to Please sign up by calling the clinic art now in Works of H’Art...Megan remained closed over the summer permit automatic and continuous at 250-285-3540. Edgar has “Heriot Bay” and “Shoal of 2013 as HRDC funding was counting at the fence, thereby Bay” proudly hanging on our walls. not available, and short notice removing the necessity of holding Adult Asthma Megan is currently studying at VIU left us little time to fundraise for a back salmon even temporarily, Tuesday, June 17th, 7 pm at the Nanaimo-her medium is acrylic. summer student to run the facility since manual counting only takes Quadra Island Medical Clinic (we have funding in place for 2014 place twice daily. For adults with a diagnosis of Anna May Bennett was born and the EcoCenter will be open asthma. We would like to discuss and raised in Fife, Scotland but this summer). The annual release Other activities that deserve the asthma disease process and moved to Canada 14 years ago. She of coho fry from the pond at the mention include the placing of its treatment. How are you doing now resides in Powell River with EcoCenter took place last May, salmon caution signs at stream/ with your asthma management? her husband and two boys. Her and 500 new coho fry from the road crossings, manned tables When was the last time that you prints available to see are “Blue”, Quinsam Hatchery were added to at Canada Day and the Fall Fair, used your peak flow meter? Do “Decourcey Driftwood”, “Bear the pond, thanks to Stacey Larsen and Graham Mackay's resolution you have an action plan to refer to Island”, “At Sea’s Edge”, “Western at DFO. Tucker Dinnes facilitated of ongoing issues with Revenue when your asthma acts up? Winds” and “Waiting for the Tide”. a Vision Day exercise for board Canada. As usual, the drought- proofing program on Hyacinthe We are now open seven days a members on November 23rd, to Come and review your asthma Creek was active, and proved week... 9:30-5:30.....and earlier or help us in our long-term planning. diagnosis with us in a relaxed invaluable in maintaining adequate later if necessary! We are ready and informal setting. Peter Calverley and other flow during the summer for both proud to show off our beautiful little volunteers were able to carry out coho fry and trout. Please sign up by calling the clinic shop! (250)285-2834. fry trapping in several streams, at 250-285-3540 Page 12 Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Island Folk Legend Naked in the Sun Artisans & Valdy at HBI The crossing lies ahead. The way might be rough. Canadian folk legend Valdy is A clear view of the unknown. But there’s only one direction to Craftspeople go now. returning to the Heriot Bay Inn for From this weathered bench Directors of the Stuart Island a dinner show Saturday May 10 in I will ride it out. Community Association (SICA) I face the truly wild and free. Herons. Valdy is a gifted songwriter When we get there, would like to extend an invitation I will not swim there who skilfully reveals the intricate nudging into that other shore, for my bones are too old. to Island artisans and craftspeople. nuances of life and love. I will grab a last breath. Crumbling. Do you produce an artwork, Of wilderness. Of dancing. Through forty years of recording product ot other item that would A boat will come. And memories will rush be suitable for sale on consignment and touring, he’s a well- And all the scenes and chapters of my to other parts in the SICA storeat Big Bay, Stuart seasoned folk institution whose life will race on board. while my stage goes dark. Island, this coming summer? performances always satisfy. He Stories of children, aching and funny. is “one of the best evenings of I cannot know what it will feel Of recklessness. Of lovers. If you would like more information entertainment Confederation like, the final curtain fall. please call the store at: Of rugged work. Centre has ever seen....a man of Of words left unsaid. But it will come. 250-202-3625 or email: formidable talents” according to [email protected] the Charlottetown Evening Patriot. Of summer’s tingling kiss on bare skin. And there will be no encore, unless you remember me. Immerse yourself in an evening of I could never get enough of that. Laughing. Come Walk musical storytelling with a “master Packed in together, will we drift of folk, country, rock and blues”, or be dragged Sitting here – on a tree that fell With A Doc and enjoy a delicious two course across uncharted currents? before my story started – with half my still-hot coffee, Join a health professional from dinner prepared by Chef Chris This is not a bad time to go. brewed from a hardy mountain the Quadra Island Medical Clinic McCallum. Seats are $55 each; With my wits about me, stream. for a walk around Rebecca Spit seating begins at 6 pm. A limited I will watch over the side. A hand resting on the head of a each Monday at 10 am. from the number of show-only seats are Colours changing over deep, good dog. boat launch parking lot. All island available for $35/each. and less deep. residents (and visitors) welcome, Please call the Inn 250.285.3322 to Fingers tracking shadows Naked in the sun. rain or shine. Phone 250-285- reserve your seat. in the silky chill Poem for Betty Frank 3540 for more information and to that tastes salty – and sweet. Performing since the 60’s, Valdy By Julie Ann Luoma provide a contact number in case January 2014 of cancellation. Come walk for fun has sold almost half a million and for health: see you there! copies of his 13 albums, has two Juno Awards (Folk Singer of Campbell River’s Home Grown Quadra Circle the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year), a total of seven Juno ood St Home Meals nominations and four Gold albums Health F ore to his credit. Prices in effect until May 15 or while quantities last Only $5 per meal for Island seniors, anyone too ill or tired to cook His recent CDs include “Read Organic or recovering from hospital stay. Between the Lines” released AMY’S KETTLE Tasty, nutritious meals (including in 2012, “Contenders”, a Refried Chips food preferences, allergies, special collaboration with friend and diets) specially made by Gowlland fellow singer/songwriter, Gary Beans Fjellgaard, with whom he has an .79 Harbour Resort’s Chef. Meals can 220g be reheated or frozen for later. Pick absolute blast touring, and a solo .79 $2 up at Quadra Community Centre release, “Viva Valdy: Live at Last”, $2 398ml Wednesdays 11:30am – noon or a two-CD package, one live, one arrange delivery. Order by Sunday studio, with a total of 25 tunes and noon: Marie: 285-3950 or Lynda: a lyric booklet. BLUE MONKEY PACIFIC 285-3205. Coconut Almond Water Milk .79 .79 $1 520ml $2 1L

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250-286-6011 HEALTHYWAY 1270 Dogwood St Elmwood Plaza natural foods market Campbell River Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Page 13 The 2014 Beach Clean-up: A Warm Community Thanks to All from Sierra Quadra and Connections Centre Our Volunteer Centre is now OPEN in the Cove Discovery Passage Aquarium Centre! Funded by a New Horizons for Seniors Our 17th Annual Beach Clean-up was another contribution from Thrifty Foods. The Discovery grant to Quadra Circle from the Government marvellous success. Once again, Sierra Quadra Islander gave a helpful profile to the event as of Canada, we link volunteers with appropriate extends thanks to the many Islanders who did The Bird’s Eye, The Gumboot and Robyn volunteer opportunities in our community. We scoured our beaches for unwanted detritus — Budd’s colourful posters. Delicious soups encourage people who want services and those mostly plastics — and did a super job of bagging came from Kameleon Food and Drink, and who want to volunteer to drop in and learn what it, bringing it to the designated collections Gowlland Harbour Resort. Coffee was supplied is available on Quadra Three qualified senior points so it could be loaded on pickup trucks by Cafe Aroma and the Lovin’ Oven with coffee volunteers, Karen Gair, Maureen McDowell and and then transferred to the larger vehicles for urns supplied by the General Store. And the Carol Woolsey, share the duties of the Centre’s disposal. invaluable Spirit Points from Tru Value Foods Co-ordinator. We will recruit, screen, train and (Heriot Bay and Q. Cove) provided additional Styrofoam and tires were abundant again this match volunteers with assignments. year, as was miscellaneous material from the food. Intense Rentals ( Jim Thievin) provided This service is also available to all community shellfish industry. In all, we managed to rid the tents that housed shelter at food central. groups who need volunteers, such as Quadra our beaches of four truckload equivalents of Elementary School, Quadra Children’s Centre, garbage. Sierra Quadra congratulates all those the Recreation Centre programs such as who contributed to the clean-up, with thanks May Day, Fall Fair, Community Kitchen and to Deb Cowper for the Discovery Passage Moms and Tots, Quadra Trails Committee, Aquarium educational table. This Earth Day Salmon Enhancement Society, Quadra Circle’s event has become a symbol of our caring for programs and more. our beautiful island home, and a measure of the accomplishment possible when we work Volunteering at Quadra School is a new project together as a community. in which we’ll draw from our volunteer base to arrange for Quadra seniors and others to Over the years, this community event has provide educational talks, craft demonstrations continued to be supported with energy and and reading or mentoring to classes and enthusiasm. For our 17th annual event, we individual children. Youth can volunteer to help offer special thanks to the many people and seniors with house and yard chores, learn about many businesses who made this event possible. the person’s history on Quadra, or teach them to Beyond the many Islanders who provided use a cellphone for example. pickup trucks, we want to acknowledge the owners of the large trucks who committed The Community Connections Centre also their big machines to the task: G. Roy Dahlnas provides local and other resource materials of Excavating, Viken, Sorensen-MacDonald Food and refreshments are a highlight of the interest to seniors, their families and the general Enterprises Ltd ( 2 trucks), Landtec Industries Beach Clean-up event because they provide an public. For example, if you’re looking for (Nick Richardson) and Hedefine Contracting. opportunity to meet, visit, relax and indulge. tradespeople with seniors rates, how to make a All these trucks were crucial to the project’s So thanks to the many generous bakers of cakes will or Advance Care Directive, find a group of success. and cookies, to the maker of sandwiches and others interested in a weekly Bridge game, etc., wraps, and all those who staffed the food booth. check with us. If you have a service to offer, let We must also thank B.C. Ferries for providing us know. free passage for all the trucks taking the garbage But our most special thanks to all Quadra to the landfill site in Campbell River, to the Islanders who wrestled styrofoam and tires over Do you want a rewarding volunteer activity that Strathcona Regional District for free tipping at driftwood, and who collected and bagged our suits your skills, interest and available time – the dump (in collaboration with the Manager unwanted beach garbage. Without your many whether it’s one event or ongoing? Does your of Solid Waste for the Comox Valley Regional hours of work, the Beach Clean-up would not group need volunteers? Want to know about District). And we wish to thank BC Parks have been a success. You have all made Quadra programs and services on Quadra? Drop in for its co-operation and to Susan at Rebecca Island a healthier and more beautiful place to Wednesday through Sat. from 11am-3pm. Let Spit for her assistance. Free garbage bags and live. us help you connect: Call 285-2255. a gift certificate were provided as a special Ray Grigg

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Artist Profile: John Hansen

ohn Hansen was born in Bassano Alberta, Jand raised in Vancouver. In 1955 he joined the Navy, and did a four year apprenticeship as a marine engineer in Halifax. He worked at some ship building projects in Victoria, and was the engineering supervisor at the tall ship building program at Comox. His career in the navy continued for twenty-six years. He also worked for the Coast Guard for six years and for BC Ferries for three years. In the 1970’s, the beauty of Tiffany lamps inspired John to begin working with glass. Until recently, it was assumed that the exquisite lamps were first created by Louis Tiffany, but in 2007, it was discovered that they were originally produced by Tiffany’s master designer Clara Driscoll. Tiffany was a New York interior designer who created stained glass windows. John’s began making reproductions of the beautiful Driscoll lamps by studying the shapes, colours and designs. He experimented with stained glass and became proficient enough to offer many popular stained glass classes. His interest changed to working with fused glass in 1999. He enjoyed the fused glass method so much, that he has been creating only fused glass objects since that time. Fused glass involves melting two or more pieces of glass together in a kiln. Photo by Lawrie Bowles Glass expands when it is heated, and shrinks when it is cooled. Glass manufacturers have devised a system that ensures that the change in takes about 24 hours as the glass goes through glass density when heated and cooled remains multiple temperature phases, sitting to anneal the same. The change in density is referred to as (slowly cooling the glass to make it stronger ), the Coefficient of Expansion (COE). Glass with and then left to cool in the kiln until it reaches a COE-96 expands ninety-six millionths of an room temperature. inch for each one degree centigrade it is heated. If two pieces of glass have different COE’s, the Next, John typically employs one or both of object will crack. the techniques of “slumping” and/or “tacking.” Slumping is done at a low temperature to There are several steps in the production. The create objects like bowls or dishes, where the size, shape. COE and colour of each piece of temperature is just high enough for the hot glass glass is placed together in a jig-saw puzzle sort to slump over a form. Tacking is achieved at a of arrangement. Various types of cutters, saws slightly higher temperature to tack one piece of and grinders are utilized. John most often uses glass to another without losing it’s form. a straight cutter, however to achieve any type of elaborate curve requires the employment of a The most exciting part of the process occurs band saw impregnated with diamond grit. The when the kiln has fully cooled and the finished spindle grinder comes in several shapes, but fused glass is exposed. The final results are awe- most often, John uses a cylinder grinder. inspiring and unique objets d’art. After the design is prepared and the glass When John and his wife Hilary are not on one is cut, the pieces are placed in the kiln and of their exciting vacations (teaching English in fully fused on a flat shelf, which is done at a Korea and China, or driving to Quebec or to very high temperature to merge two or more Florida) he invites visitors to his studio on Sutil glass pieces until they flow together. Timing Road. and temperature are the most critical factors. Learn more online at www.longjohnsilvers.info. The actual fusing process from start to finish Issue #575 May 2, 2014 Page 15 Spring Is Blooming & Hatching The May Day Theme Is Here! On Mitlenatch Island Get your float ideas prepped and try your hand at body painting Steller’s and California sea lions that nest there. The park, which your costumes made! for this year’s May Day Dance make a brief stay on Mitlenatch is the largest bird sanctuary in Body Painting Competition? Island in their spring migrations. the Strait of Georgia (also known The May Day theme this year is: “The Way of the VIKING”. Well, this is your chance to talk These massive and noisy animals, as the Salish Sea), is favoured for to a professional face and body along with seals, hundreds of nesting because it’s protected from MAY DAY is May 24th and as painter who will be holding a nesting seabirds, eagles, spring predators. Another attraction is usual the parade starts at 10:00 workshop at the Community wildflowers and prickly pear cactus the dry, warm climate. Mitlenatch a.m. at Rebecca Spit. We are super Centre on May 17, from 12:30 are the attractions for Cortes lies in the “rain shadow” of excited to be planning an all ages, - 2 p.m. Artist Amy Louise has Island Museum’s first cruises of Vancouver Island mountains that licensed dance with DJ Dodd & traveled to Toronto, Montreal, the season to Mitlenatch Island make rain clouds drop more than The Returning Saturn Collective! Calgary and Las Vegas partaking on Friday, May 23rd, or Saturday, half their moisture on Vancouver One of Quadra’s own, Andrew in Body Art Conventions and June 14th, aboard the 43-foot gaff- Island. As a result, Mitlenatch has Clippingdale returns for his Island Competitions over the last 8 years rigged MISTY ISLES. an annual rainfall of only 75 cm (30 debut and will bring with him - placing 3rd in Calgary’s Canadian some guest performers. Skipper/naturalist Mike Moore inches), compared to 153 cm in Body Painting Championships and his wife Samantha share a Campbell River. Have awesome memories of May and 1st in Victoria’s Fringe Body wealth of information and stories On Friday, May 23rd cruise Day dances of the past and want Painting Festival. Throughout about this wildlife sanctuary in the participants will travel on the 8:30 to make more great memories? the workshop, Amy will give Salish Sea. Walk meadows ablaze a.m. ferry from Campbell River Get involved and volunteer! Call a presentation of her works with Chocolate Lilies, Death to Quadra Island to link with the 285-3243. WE NEED YOU! It including behind the scenes, Camas, Sea Blush and Monkey 9:05 a.m. ferry from Heriot Bay is going to be asuper fun night before and after photos where she Flowers. Search rocky outcrops to Cortes Island for a 10:30 a.m. with Poi and Tribal Belly Dance will share her experiences and for Prickly Pear Cactus growing departure from Cortes Bay. On performances, great food and even pass on tips and tricks. Some of in the warm, dry environment Saturday, June 14th, participants a body painting competition! If the details covered will include of Mitlenatch Island. Search for should catch the 8:15 a.m. ferry youhaven’t body painted before concept execution and sketching, owl pellets and river otter dining from Campbell River to connect sign up to our body-painting brush and sponge application tables as you hike island trails and to the Cortes ferry. On Cortes workshop on May 17th. The Cost is techniques, care and maintenance beaches. Watch territorial and a shuttle service is available by only $25 including supplies. Learn of your supplies, you and your nesting activities of many Gulls, donation between the ferry and techniques from Amy Louise, a model, documenting your work, Cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots Cortes Bay so leave your car in professional, award winning body and materials. There will also be and Oyster Catchers – those black Heriot Bay. The fee for this day painter. Get ready to compete, plenty of opportunity for questions birds with pink gumboots and trip is $120 (tax included). Bring a because you could win some and some hands on demos. Paint carrot beaks! lunch, binoculars and spare shoes. awesome prizes! and sponges will be available for Dress for the weather, including a use; bring your own arsenal of Slowly cruise in a zodiac around Queen Speech Info Night brushes if you have some. The cost the shores of Mitlenatch to hat, sunscreen and a windbreaker jacket. Don’t forget your camera! Hey grade 6 girls, would you is $25, phone Q.C.C. at 285-3243 to experience noisy seabird cliff like to hone your speech writing register. rookeries, impressive Steller’s and For more information on this and other Cortes Museum tours call and public speaking skills? One Huge thanks to Community California Sea Lions. “The young fantastic way to get experience is to male Sea Lions congregate on the Lynne Jordan at 250-935-6472 Kitchen Volunteers! or e-mail: [email protected] enter the May Day speech-writing island at this time of year,” says It takes a big list of amazing, caring or leave a message at the Cortes contest. For all info please attend Mike Moore, “because they’re locals to put on the Community Museum 250-935-6340. the queen speech info night at not welcome on the breeding Q.C.C. (May 5th at 7:00). Bring Kitchen Lunch every week grounds.” Keep a lookout for Other Cortes Museum sponsored your parents and your enthusiasm! throughout the winter. The 2014 Eagles, River Otters, Dolphins and cruises coming up include: a Community Kitchen lunch has Orcas. dinner cruise to the Laughing Next generation of May Pole been a delicious success thanks Dance instructors needed! Early Cortes settlers Mike and Oyster in Okeover Inlet June 15th; to these dedicated volunteers. John Manson once owned and a two-day visit to the waterfalls of What says May Day more than the THANK YOU Community used this gem in the gulf to raise Toba Inlet July 5th-6th; a low tide over 100-year old tradition of May Kitchen Volunteers; you make this sheep and some cows free from reef exploration on July 12th; a Pole Dancers?!! island a wonderful place to live! cruise ‘around Maurelle Islnd July wolf and cougar predation. They T-BALL starting in just a few 29th; two cruises into Desolation We need a very committed used a rowboat to take sheep back individual/individuals willing to weeks!!! and forth, but for the calves that Sound July 20th and August 23rd; shadow the current instructors this Thursdays in Blenkin Park. were rowed out, it was a one way and a new trip this year to discover Desolation Geology “When year so that they can pass on the trip – they had to be butchered torch in the coming years. If you May 15- June 19, (4:00-5:00 p.m.). before removal from the island! Wrangellia Came Wandering In” on August 7th. love the May Pole Dancers and Ages 5-8; Facilitator: Chad Murray. Many early homestead families want to get involved please call Cost: $5/6 sessions; MUST pre- on both Cortes and Quadra Come and explore with the Linda McCluskey at 285-3522. Islands used Mitlenatch for group CORTES MUSEUM. register your child at Q.C.C. picnics that lasted all day long. Body Painting Workshop Check our website cortesmuseum. Phone the Community Centre @ Mitlenatch Island was designated ca for more details on cruises and Interested in or already love to 285-3243 to register. as a Provincial Park in 1961 to coming events. paint? Ever wonder what it would protect the hundreds of wildfowl be like to paint on skin? Want to

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Poetry has long been an oral tradition; Start up Saturday, May 3rd. 10am - 2pm. boats at Surge Narrows but that is prohibited slam poetry has revitalized the interest of and anyone doing so will incur the wrath of all Rain or shine Beside the Credit Union poetry as performance, and exponentially locals for the damage they will certainly cause expanded interest in performance poetry across Come on out to this years’ community market. and the inconvenience they will create for users North America. Slam poetry is perceived We are always looking forward to another of this vital access point. Here’s the scoop for by many as a democratizing force; open and enjoyable season and would like to welcome using Hoskyn Landing, at the end of the Surge accepting of all backgrounds, ages and voices. back all of the regular vendors and extend a Narrows Road on Quadra: warm welcome to any newcomers who may A Poetry Slam is a competition in which NO BOAT LAUNCHING AT SURGE be interested in participating in this traditional poets perform original work. Poems are NARROWS. island event. judged equally on manner and enthusiasm of Some of the great things you might find: fresh performance as much as content and poem NO PARKING FOR BOAT TRAILERS. local produce, baked goods, garden starts and style. Judging is done by pre-selected members BEACH ACCESS FOR 4 WHEEL DRIVE plants, local art, artisan works, soaps, art cards, of the audience. VEHICLES ONLY. books, knitted treasures, music and much more! But the Strong Words Poetry Slam May NO BEACH ACCESS FOR TRAILERS OF The market gate is open at 8am for set up and 9th in the Heriot Bay Inn PUB is not quite ANY KIND. operates on a first come basis. The market starts ye–olde traditional Slam, because it is a at 10am and ends at 2pm. Non-Competitive evening. Yep, no judging. MAXIMUM MOORAGE TIME ON THE Vancouver Slam Master Duncan Shields plus DOCK IS 48 HOURS The table fee for vendors is still only $5.00 other Vancouver slam-scene poets will be here and $1.00 for children. Local community and SMALL BOATS ONLY to keep us going, and local poets will take the charitable organizations will not be charged. If you can fit your small boat or kayak on top of your stage too. The usual Poetry Slam rules will be 4x4 vehicle, then, OK, drive it down to the beach. If Visitors welcome! Come and enjoy our local followed, all except the judging. There is a three you don’t have a 4x4 vehicle, you may walk your market. 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Page 18 Issue #575 May 2, 2014 News from the Philippines Quadra Island Seniors Dear Ma’am Carol Foort and Quadra Island Community, Finally our weather is changing are planning a special event to Greetings of peace, love and unity to everyone there in Canada from those for the Spring & Summer seasons. celebrate our 50th Anniversary of of us here in the Philippines. As I send this simple message, I hope that Our members enjoyed a luncheon the founding of our branch, which everything is fine in all of your daily activities. at the H.B.I. for our Easter Party was instituted by many families and a farewell to long time, hard which are still living on Quadra I am very happy here in our Barangay since our community was blessed worker, Christine Dyson who is Island. Some of the names on the to receive the Gift for Peace from the IAT organization that you are moving with her family to Lake Charter are Richards,Schnarr, involved with. This has created many improvements for our community. Country, North Okanagan. Our Britenbach, Fielding, Our people have also gained many skills such as learning how to better next General meeting will be Stephens,Grafton,Johnston, care for their animals as well as how to earn more income from planting on May 7th 2014 at the Legion, Macklin, Piper, Stickland & trees and vegetables. They have also gained support in how to socialize at 10:30 a:m with Director Jim Still. Help carry on the hard work and deal with problems in a more positive way. Our barangay had a Abram speaking to our Seniors for these people who have tried misunderstanding with another community, but with the help of IAT, it regarding very important issues, very hard to make a difference for is now settled and there is peace for everyone. We were also fortunate to including the ferries. We will our Seniors. For membership call receive some school supplies and canned goods during Christmas so I am also have a Photo Op with Jim Marilyn Lamb @ 3354 or Ruth very thankful for those who support the IAT organization. and our members thanking him Amiabel @ 3801 or cell--250-895- There were many places in the Philippines that had a lack of water due to for our annual grant, that we 9188 a shortage of rain during January and Februrary. Though here in the valley receive for maintaining the Tourist we have been lucky and are now starting to harvest legumes as well as Information Centre, which will being busy planting the next crop of rice. open on May 13th. In June we will Drivers be sending a delegate & guests In relation to my teaching, I am always happy to teach and feed my pupils. to Agassiz to the B.C.O.A.P.O We now have a feeding program at the preschool where we receive 10 Needed Annual Provincial Convention, Quadra Circle Transportation pesos for each child per day. We have a parent schedule and a menu that where we help to vote & pass Program still needs volunteer drivers they follow. After the food is cooked, we all eat together in our daycare resolutions that are sent to our from the Cove and South End. If you centre. Our topic for the new year was “Me and my Community”. The Provincial & Federal Govts. to live in or near either of those areas children were able to draw what they could see in their community. improve conditions for all people and have some time to spare, please I explained to them about many of the tools that people use here and including Seniors. In June we call Diana or John at 285-3630. they were able to draw the tools that their parents use in their work. We also went around the community to see all of the different animals and trees. They have been learning how to take care of the animals and about their different sounds and moves - how some have 4 legs like the carabao, dog, pig, cow and goat, and some have 2 legs with wings like the ducks, chickens and birds. They have been learning also how animals are important to us and help us in different ways. As they draw and color the animals they have also been matching pictures to the ones the same as where they live, and learning about which animals live in the water, land and sky. I was especially happy to be with my pupils during our practice for Foundation Day where IAT invited us to join them with other preschools and to be part of their program in Tabuk. My children were very excited and enjoyed participating and presenting their cultural dance which they did very gracefully. I will end here and hope in the following months we can share more activities. Again, thank-you very much for your support to my community, especially to our Daycare and for my honorarium. Truly yours, Mary Jane Bagrao

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