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Issue 377 September 1, 2006 Discovery

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www.discoveryislander.ca Ferry Curly Eastland Memorial Bursaries. Schedules Quadra Campbell River - Quadra Island Crossing Time: 10 minutes Credit Union Leave Quadra Island 6:15 am 3:05 pm is pleased to †7:05 am ** 4:00 pm 8:00 am 5:00 pm recognize the 9:00 am 5:50 pm 10:00 am 7:00 pm following student’s 11:00 am 8:00 pm 12:00 pm 9:00 pm 1:00 pm 10:00 pm efforts and 2:00 pm *11:00 pm achievements with Leave Campbell River 6:40 am 3:30 pm awards from the Tessa Bingham †7:30 am 4:30 pm 8:30 am 5:25 pm Curly Eastland Talia Paromio 9:30 am 6:15 pm **10:30 am 7:30 pm Memorial Bursary 11:30 am 8:30 pm Kyra Shantih Foort 12:30 pm 9:30 pm for 2006. 1:30 pm 10:30 pm Alicia Valeri DavenPort 2:30 pm *11:30 pm We wish them well Quadra Island - Cortes Island Crossing Time: 45 minutes in their pursuit of Jamie Clandening Leave Quadra Island Leave Cortes Island † 9:05 am † 7:50 am Adrienne Mann **11:05 am 9:50 am their 1:05 pm 11:50 am 3:05 pm **1:50 pm dreams and Nuala Sheran 5:05 pm 3:50 pm 6:45 pm 5:50 pm ambitions. * - Fridays and Saturdays only. † - Daily except Sundays. Leonard Lawrence van der Est ** - Tuesday sailings are for Dangerous Cargo - No passengers. These deserving Avoid Line-Ups Dan Bown Peak local trafﬁc are during morning students share $6,000 and evening commutes. On Monday and Andree Layne Mellanby Thursday Quadra - CR 9 am sailings, in 2006 bursary Cortes Island trafﬁc has priority. funding. For More Information Pick Up A Copy of the Guide to the Discovery Islands and the Quadra Island map-brochure �� Quadra Is land branch Cortes Is land branch 657 Harper Rd. Sutil Point Rd. Quathiaski Cov e Manson’s Landing P.O. Box 190 V0P 1N0 P.O. Box 218 V0P 1N0 250-285-3327 250-935-6617 www.quadraisland.ca www.discoveryislands.ca �� www.discoveryislander.ca 2 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Island Calendar

Submit your event: eMail: [email protected] • fax: 285-2236 • drop-off: 701 Cape Mudge Rd. The Regulars D a y b y d a y Wednesday, September 6 • Every Day - Quadra Legion - New Hours! Now Open at 3:30 pm until 1:00 am - Quadra Seniors Annual Picnic Rebecca Spit or at Legion if Rain • Every Monday - Badminton, 7:30 Cape Mudge Hall 10:00 am on • Every Tuesday - Kalina Folkdancers -QCC, 7:30 to 9:30 pm, Sept.to Apr. Sunday, September 10 - Sketching group at Firesign Studio 10 am-12:00 pm -Quadra Island “Paint Out” Rebecca Spit 285-3390 - Al-anon meeting, 7.30 pm at the Childrens Centre Monday, September 11 • Every Wednesday -Yoga 9:30 am and 7:00 pm Community Centre - Badminton, 7:30 pm Cape Mudge Hall - Quadra Garden Club wi Nigel Lambeth Q.C.C. - Prime Rib Night at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 7 pm ‘How to build beautiful winter planters’ Wednesday, September 13 • Every Thursday - Prayer Meeting, 7:00pm at Quadra Island Bible Church - Quadra Singers First Rehearsal Q.C.C. - Rib Night at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm 7pm • Every Friday - Yoga 9:30 am and 4:00 pm Community Centre Friday, September 15 - Sunday, September 17 - Seafood Dinner with Rod Hadley Jazz Pianist 5:00 pm – 9:30 pm -Remembering My Goddess Connection Retreat • Every Sunday - Sunday Service QI United Church 10:30 Register by August 15th 285-2963. - Family Worship Service 10:30am Quadra Island Bible Church Sunday, September 24 - Buddhist Meditation 10:00 am Upper Realm -Quadra/Philippines Connection Giant Garage Sale Q.C.C. - Sunday Celebration, Centre for Positive Living - CRCC 10:20 - 11:20 am 10-2:00 Island Calendar online: www.discoveryislands.ca/news • 1st and 3rd Wednesday - Food Bank 1-2 Community Centre Island Calendar is a list of on island events. Please submit separately for the Island Calendar and News & Events or indicate in your submission if you would like your event placed in both. • 3rd Sunday of Month - Raw Food Pot Luck 5 - 7pm 285-3827 Following the text order exactly as above for email submissions is appreciated (month, date, day, • Last Saturday - Bonus $50 cash draw or gift certificate. Quadra Legion 6:30 pm title, place and time), use the title as your email subject. Current advertisers welcome to submit events but not-for-profit items will be given priority.Thank you.

Next Deadline: Monday, September 11th 2006 Goddess Workshop Saturday, September 16th, 10 am - 8 pm, at Moonlight Shadows B&B. Come explore, embrace and connect with your Goddess through dance, meditation and chant. The cost of the workshop is $45, bring a bag lunch and a potluck item. To pre-register and for more info call Angela Thurston @ 285-2963. Step into the spiral and join us in raising Joy Inglis in her garden the vibration of the Goddess. Photo by Ruth Amiabel

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 3 Islanderdiscovery Island Forum Say your piece: eMail: [email protected] • fax: 285-2236 • drop-off: 701 Cape Mudge Rd. Issue 377 September 1st, 2006 Published bi-weekly and distributed free throughout the Dear Islanders, Dear Editor, Discovery Islands by: Recently I received a letter from the Child “One of my favourite coloumnist, Discovery Islands media & publishing Protection Agency informing me that “someone” not only in the “Islander” but in contacted their office in regard to my son’s general, is Steven Halliday. I find PO Box 280 Quathiaski Cove, education. Apparently they were concerned him informative and insightful, able B.C. V0P 1N0 that Max was not receiving a “proper” education to cut through much of the rhetoric Tel.: 250 285-2234 Fax: 250 285-2236 because he is homeschooled. The letter assured of the news to get to the human, 701 Cape Mudge Rd. me it was perfectly legal to homeschool in fundamental aspects of most issues. Canada, and that my children’s safety and well- I always look forward to issues of the Office hours: Mon-Thurs 10-4pm being was not being questioned. Needless to say, “Islander” for that reason. email: [email protected] our family was stunned by such a letter. Last week’s response to his “Bad Publisher/Editor: Philip Stone Since the anonymously concerned individual Behaviour” column seemed a little did not feel the need to question us directly, I would extreme in its assumption that Mr. Staff Reporter: Tanya Storr like to address their concern, as well as to perhaps Halliday’s comments somehow indicate Cartoonist: Bruce Johnstone shed a little light on the homeschool option. he considered himself a member of Printing: Castle Printing 285-COPY Max began homeschool permanently half American society. As an American way through grade 3, after careful research, family and a proud Native American from the © Discovery Islander 2006 All Rights Reserved discussion, discussion with his school’s principal, Ute Mountain People of Coloorado, Opinions expressed in this magazine as well discussion with the Department of I’m doubly not proud of what my are those of the contributors and do not Education in Nova Scotia. Collectively ,we agreed country is doing on the world stage, represent the views of the publisher. that Max’s gifted intellect would be best served I feel Mr. Halliday’s comments on American politics and behaviour Agreement # 1408585 by the recognized homeschool option. This was the beginning of our homechool journey. would not be relevant if the United States was not THE SUPERPOWER Printed on recycled paper Three years later, I am delighted to say that whose actions affect every country on Max is flourishing as a student as well as an the globe. By virtue of that standing, Discovery Islands individual, and is well on his way to becoming most everything the President and Media and Publishing a fine contribution to society. his cronies do reverberates in other Years of research, networking, and effort has societies, for the most part, to the Subscriptions available shown our family that homeschool not only benefits detriment of others. .00* $30 for 6 months the child, but benefits the family unit, and therefore The writer’s reference to Adam $50.00* for 12 months (* includes GST) society as a whole. Many wonderful resources are Smith was interesting and informative, Call 250 285-2234 for details available and, in our experience, the public school but the only connection I can make system is eager to help any way it can. By the way, many between his observations on The Submission Guidelines universites actually recruit homeschooled students Wealth of Nations and Mr. Halliday’s with scholarships because they excel in academics. column is that the “laboring poor” and Items for publication are welcomed on subjects of I speak on behalf of Max and our entire family the “stupefied masses” are considered interest to the Discovery Islands community. Please when I say homeschool is a wonderful option, and a political base by George W. Bush help us by following these guidelines: we give thanks to all those who made it legal, as and are part of the reason he is in • Please print handwritten material clearly. well as to those who dedicate(d) time and effort power. • Electronic items sent by email & must be saved as to sharing resources and encouragement. Word or rtf formats. Please spell check in Canadian Lynda Unterthiner Sincerely, English. Sorry no floppies. 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Next Deadline 7 pm. Monday, September 11th www.jtoelle.com www.discoveryislander.ca 4 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Alice in Forestryland by Carol Lewis Alice awoke to the sound of district manager has to give us a plans. What more do you want.” who have an interest in trees” falling trees. She gathered up her heads up four months prior to our “The plans didn’t have any “We know all about the whining indignation and set off down the plan coming out.” roads or cut blocks marked out. of the greens and the tourist rabbit hole of the new forestry “How can we tell the district How are we supposed to make people. That’s why we put in regulations. They were cutting manager in time to give you four an assessment if you don’t give us draconian measures vis a vis down the trees the Cheshire Cat months notice if you don’t give us the facts.” visually sensitive areas. Look at lived in. The trees beside the at least six months notice?” this wording: Very small in scale; Queen’s croquet court. Alice “The fact is that the Crazier easy to see vs. difficult to see. What dashed over to see the Dormouse. “That’s not my problem.” Institute says I’m doing a great could be plainer or more stringent When Alice explained what was job,” and Gord plucked a couple of “What about the woodlots wording. I could stay and chat going on the Dormouse told her hundreds from the Dormouse. owned by Tweedledum and with you Little People all day but he hadn’t heard anything and went Tweedledee. We gave you six “The Crazier Institute only cares there’s a big, Greek, salmon farm back to sleep. months notice of our concerns about money. What about the Old company called Horse Enterprises Alice pulled the Dormouse off there.” Growth trees.” that wants to gift our wild ocean the couch, “We have to go see Gord “We invited the public,” “What about them. They’re fishery with a couple of hundred and stop this madness.” She was said Gord filching more of the protected ..... O.k. some of them farms and I have to get the media hoping to find more allies on her Dormouse’s cash. are protected. The old hippies to ridicule Cassandra Morton She way through the forest, but when “But you didn’t do anything.” complained so much we made it makes a big enough stink that they got to the clearing it was just law that a certain amount land is set even the Dormouse wakes up the two of them. In the clearing “Ah, but there’s a catch.” aside as old growth management and takes notice.” With that, Gord was a table. At the far end sat a “ Catch 22?” scoffed Alice. areas.” stole another five hundred dollars hatter. He was quite mad... so mad, “No, this is a catch all. You see it “You’ve put your Old Growth from the Dormouse before waking in fact, that he had begun calling says in the new code that we can management areas largely in parks him up and handing him back five himself the Premier hatter in all of ignore anything you say if it unduly where you can’t log anyway or dollars.” Forestryland. It was he who had reduces the supply of timber.” on the sides of cliffs where there “He just gave me five bucks! Is come up with the new forestry aren’t any trees or you can’t get at he the best? I’m going to vote for regulations. “What does unduly mean?” them. You know, there are more him again for sure ...... didn’t there “You’re cutting down all the “It means what we want it to people than just forestry people used to be some trees here?” trees in Cheshire Woods!” mean. Hey, we let you see the That’s what trees are for. We cut down the trees in the country to �� pay for all the things in the city.” “The cat’s an endangered species. He needs the woods” “The cat’s been vanishing for years.” Alice slapped down a glossy, expensive piece of propaganda the ministry of forest had produced saying how much they valued public input, “I’m ready to give you my input now.” Gord stuck his fingers in his ears, “na na na na na naaaaaaaaa. Can’t hear you.” Alice elbowed the dormouse. He woke up and when he saw Gord he rolled onto his back so Gord could rub his stomach. Alice watched in horror as Gord stole money from the Dormouse when his eyes were closed. Alice unsuccessfully tried to get the Dormouse to react but then turned to Gord, “The March Hare, the �� Gryphon, the Lobster, the Mock Turtle all wrote to you about the �� Cheshire Cat and some of the drinking holes.” “Sorry. It’s all right here. The Ph: 285-3221 Cortes Toll Free:1-877-585-3221

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 5 Area J Regional Director’s Report August 28, 2006

aking at 5:30 am this morning to Emcon Services (the contractor). The purpose OCP and LAP issues the faint smell of wood smoke was so that members of the community could Wwas a bit of a surprise. Then express their concerns directly to the two I met with senior staff today to go over the sounds of far off fire trucks getting closer departments that actually have jurisdiction over upcoming meetings on Quadra to deal with a aroused our curiosity... upon further inspection, road and safety issues. I have been trying for look at certain aspects of our community plan it turned out the fire was across the road and in years to advocate on your behalf to get issues (OCP). The issues that they feel that we can full swing. The fire trucks arrived to a burning dealt with regarding our roads. I have had many deal with in this year are issues around Rural / converted school bus and some accessory successes but we now have more people with Residential in a few areas of the island that are sheds along with the surrounding trees. All of more concerns and a department with fewer experiencing growth, the Local Area Planning our neighbours turned out with garden hoses resources and less staff. So I must turn this over (LAP) process that we started in the Cove and and stood by as our trusty volunteer fire fighters to them. I will continue to lobby. However, the one for Heriot Bay, some policy work on Tourism brought the blaze under control and eventually first line of defence is to call Emcon Services and lastly some policies around environmentally put it out. Quite the wake up call on how on Quadra (in the book) and tell them of your sensitive areas. All of the above have been short helpless we as individuals are in the case of even problem. If that does not work, call Emcon in listed as “doable” and necessary to help bring a moderate fire. We thank our fire department Campbell River and if that fails then call the our plan up to date with island needs. More can for the speedy response and efficient work. Ministry in Courtenay and ask for Dan Olson. If be done in the next cycle, but this is a start and Without it we might have faced loss of the all of the above fails, then please call me. I have insisted that we get on with it. The first forested area and a number of houses. We were public process meetings will be in October, with all fortunate that there was no wind to speak of Granite Bay Hydro a target deadline of June, 2007 for completion. at the time, since it had been blowing northwest I am still waiting to hear from the engineers Lucky Jim Mine for many days. I heard later on the ferry that it in Campbell River to find our if hydro is feasible was the ferry crew that reported the first puff to service the Granite Bay community. I am told Once again, I am dealing with the safety of smoke since they saw it happen from the that they have surveyed the area and now have to issues around the mine site at Lucky Jim, near Campbell River terminal as they were preparing do the study to see if it will work and what it will Granite Bay. I have enlisted the help of Rory for the first sailing. My point.... we all need to cost. I will let you know as soon as I know. Annett of the BC Forest Service and he has been take a serious look at emergency preparedness very helpful in providing some much needed especially where fire is concerned in these Granite Bay Park assistance. This will also need to be a community recent summers of endless heat waves. How The sign will be up soon to welcome you to volunteer situation, since no government or will you deal with it when it strikes in your our newest community accomplishment. The department wants to take responsibility and neighbourhood? Get ready. Participate in the boat ramp is in, the wharf is finished except for would rather see it filled in. So, if we want to emergency planning that is ongoing on Quadra. a few finishing touches and the parking lot is see this part of our local heritage preserved we We all depend on each other. being slowly revamped to accommodate more will need to do it ourselves. I would hate to see this vital part of the BC economy that has now And now on to my report! parking area for both vehicles and trailers. There is currently one porta-potty and we may need to become a part of out tourist economy, filled in Recycling Depot News increase that number to two due to the increase and forgotten. I hope to hear from you on this one. Some simple concrete footings to mount Now that I have your attention, I must tell in use of the area. There are fees in place for day, some steel grating to, is what will be required. you, folks, that I am really having a hard time month and annual use at the wharf and a fee to Give me a call! understanding some of the behaviour at the launch boats on the ramp. This is necessary to depot. I have lobbied long and hard to get the help pay for the ongoing maintenance of the Kanish View Drive depot that we have so that we can all do our facilities. If we can do without in future years I am still trying to find a way to get this part to recycle materials. It is becoming a real we will consider it. But for now, it is a necessary road brought up to Highways standards so nightmare. I have asked that the frequency of evil. I think you will find the experience well that the residents of Kanish Bay can have basic pick up increase so as to keep up with the worth the fee. This is another example of what Highways services. The Ministry is still offering need and they have. Maybe still more pick ups the regional district can do in partnership with $10,000.00 towards the project but we need are needed. However.... the rules have been the local community and local businesses. Have buy in by others such as Timber West, to get stated so many times.. only the appropriate a look for yourselves. this job done. I hope to be in contact with materials, as marked on the bins, are to be left at Open Bay future meeting T-W very soon to try to make some progress. the depot. Not styrofoam, not toilets, in pieces, This is one issue I really want to see go away not computers, not lamps, not misc. electronic I have been approached by members of and get it back into highways hands where items, not toys, not canning jars with old pickles the Open Bay community to arrange a similar it belongs! in them, not garbage cans, nor anything else that meeting with appropriate ministries to deal does not belong in the bins. Someone has to be with their local issues. I will be doing this as Public Hearing paid to take away all of these items and it looks soon as it can be arranged. There will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, awful!. Please keep your non-recyclable items Heriot Bay sewer and Q. Cove Sept. 5th, at the Heritage Community Hall in at home for your next garage sale or put an ad Sayward at 7:00 pm to consider two rezonings in the local papers for the items to be given sewer discussions to allow two new fish farm sites near Sayward, away for free. I know you mean well, but it is I have met with staff at the RD once again but in Area J. the hearing is being held there not working. End of lecture. to discuss the possibility/feasibility of a sewer since the community felt they were the most Granite Bay community issues meeting system in Heriot Bay and an extension to the Q. effected by the proposal and they requested Cove system. I will be bringing staff to a meeting that the hearing be held in Sayward. This is I attended a meeting in Granite Bay along in Heriot Bay in September to fill them in on our normal Board practice, to hold hearings as with a representative from the Ministry of the latest and arranging a meeting in Q. Cove close to the effected community as possible. Transportation and Highways and one from as soon after that as possible. www.discoveryislander.ca 6 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Quadra News & Events

Working together I would like to take this opportunity to tell you how pleased I am with the way that things have been going in our community. In Quadra Golf Tournament the past year we have undertaken 27th Annual Quadra Island Golf a number of major initiatives on the Island Tennis Tournament---September 23rd at ground and they are all coming to Tournament Storey Creek G.C. Please watch fruition. This is very satisfying for Our yearly tournament is for more information in upcoming me as your representative. It is very planned for 9 and 10 September editions of the Discovery Islander difficult to just always be dealing with 2006. Everybody welcome to the meetings and the paperwork. sign up. HUMMINGBIRD I decided some time ago to adopt �� a “just do it” approach wherever $10,- per person. There is limited CSRD Web Site possible and it seems to be working place for players, so please sign up as soon as you can (close date 22 Makeover for the operational issues with a great All Your Office August 2006). As part of our continuing effort deal of help from members of the School & Art community and businesses. For more info call Doris 3610 to create a consistent look for the Supply Needs regional district and to heighten Faxing For example, a top notch recycling os Rita 3678. awareness among the public about Colour & B/W Photocopying depot in the Cove, the continuing the range of services we provide, (yet unfinished) Evans Bay Wharf Mon-Fri 9 to 5 Sat 10-4 Terri Martin’s we have updated the look and feel on Read Island, the acquisition of Tel: 285-3334 • Fax: 285-3331 of the CSRD website. Visually, the and development of the Hoskyn Photographs at new site is more appealing, easier Channel Landing site for access to navigate, written with the user to the outer islands, the multi year Explore more in mind (avoiding jargon process to acquire and develop the Explore is pleased to feature and internal terms as much as Granite Bay Park, boat ramp and Local Photographer Terri Martin possible) and generally presents wharf, the possible Lucky Jim Mine Terri’s photos of Quadra Loop, Kay a “cleaner” face. There is some “rescue”, and eventually the Kanish Dubois trail and Wood Lot 42 will background work going on to View Drive completion. These are all be on exhibit at Explore between st th finalize the changeover but by major issues that, with cooperation September 1 and 3o Support Monday morning you should all from the community, the RD, through your local artists, drop in and be seeing the new look of www. your elected representative has browse Store hours Mon. through comoxstrathcona.ca. Phone: 285-3197 been able to actually work on your Sat 10-5pm closed Sundays. behalf. I know that we all like to know that our tax dollars are going for something that will benefit those that pay (that would be us!). I feel �� confident in saying that we are getting �� good return on our investment and I �� intend to make sure that we continue to benefit further. �� But really the main message here is, that we can accomplish most �� anything by working together and �� respecting the diversity of each others talents and views, and “just �� doing it”. Let’s keep it up! Let’s �� continue to work together. Well, that should do it for this issue. Feel free to call me between the hours �� of 8:30 am and 7:00 pm, Monday �� through Friday (not on weekends, �� folks!) at 285-3355, or you can fax me at 285-3533 or you can email me at �� anytime at [email protected]. �� com , or by mail at Box 278 in the �� Cove, V0P 1N0 �� Respectfully submitted, �� Jim Abram �� Director, Discovery Islands - �� Mainland Inlets (Area J), RDCS �� www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 7 Friday Flicks Revs Up Free Lunch for Fall Now I have your attention, here’s some good news. Friday Flicks has confirmed their Fall series Who is almost four years old? of films for Island moviegoers. Mark September Our wonderful, mid-week Quadra Island 22nd on your calendar, and every second friday social eatery, “The Community Lunch”, served its till December 1st and get ready to enjoy a first bowls of delicious, homemade soups along marvelous melange of big screen storytelling. with crusty, homemade breads, and platters of We begin in cross-cultural Canada with SABAH, a fresh veggies and fruits, followed by to-die-for story that enters the Arab-Canadian community dessert-time delicacies on Jan. 15, 2003, almost through one woman’s life, then we travel to four years ago, and the tradition will continue. West Africa with the gutsy and moving story of Who is invited and is it really a free lunch? MOOLAADE. Vancouver is the setting of EVE AND THE FIREHORSE, a story told through the YOU are invited. I don’t like to think of this eyes and imaginations of two sisters, intent on warm and fuzzy event as being a soup event for Sorensen - MAcDonald changing the fortune of their family. The fate those Quadra Islanders who are “down on their of one boy’s life changes dramatically when he luck”. I think of it as a special occasion where Enterprises Ltd. leaves a refugee camp in Sudan and is adopted all of us can come together, old and young, rich Erik Sorensen mini-excavator into family from Isreal in LIVE AND BECOME. and poor, and enjoy eating a lunch together. Bring your friends along. Tell your neighbours Need a little digging? From these exotic locales we return to the to check it out. If you can afford it, we hope heart of Canada with Douglas Coupland’s study Give us a call you will drop a little money into the donation of Canadian-ness in SOUVENIR OF CANADA. box which always sits on the serving-window 285-3906 Finally, we wrap up with QUILL, a story set in shelf – but if cash flow is down to a very thin Japan that follows the transformative power trickle, put some money in the box another 203-3906 (cell) of the relationship between humans and time. Okay, so maybe it’s not a free lunch for animals. everybody, but it is pretty reasonably priced. Check your recreation brochure for more Lunch on a sliding scale? information about these flicks, andupcoming How do we do what we do? Rob Wood issues of the Discovery Islander for in-depth previews. See you at the movies! All the workers – musicians, cooks, prep- Design cooks, bakers, set-up and clean-up crews - are Design for Healthy Living volunteers, and the Recreation Society donates Helping to build • Site analysis the space and electricity. The donation box dreams in the • Design assistance Garden Club pays for the soup ingredients, and a few other Discovery Islands • Energy conservation things. Our talented bakers donate their time, since 1978 • Handcrafted drawings Out of Hibernation labour, oven energy and ingredients. Our soup cooks and their assistants are happy to 287-1945 [email protected] September is like a new beginning in the donate several hours on Wednesday mornings view my portfolio online garden. After a summer that has been great for www.island.net/~robwood a sun lover but hard on our landscapes, Quadra breathing steamy, fragrant air while creating gardens are ready for the cooler temperatures the hearty soups that soothe the souls of 80 to of September when the grass grows green, 120 people every week. The lunch happens perennials put on new growth and some because we are a community. flowers pop up to inspire us. We will be ready Want to help it happen? soon to try again, learning which plants are the toughest and most drought tolerant. Go ahead We do our best to orient new volunteers. Don’t and buy those special plants, on sale in the fall. be shy. Musicians, hall set-up people, kitchen workers, Plant the beautiful evergreens that you can not clean-up crew members and bakers are always resist in containers. Add Spring bulbs, grasses welcome. Please call Wayne at 285-3264 if you’d like and other attractive non flowering plants to to get involved or talk to him at the lunch. build a beautiful tapestry to be admired at When is it? your door all winter long. Winter planters can Preschool Program Mark it on your calendar – 12:00 Noon – be gorgeous and need very little care. You will For 2.5 to 5 years Wednesday, September 20 and every Wednesday not have to water them often and maybe not at thereafter until next summer. (Toilet training not required) all - for some us that will be a great relief after this summer of 2006. Is the food safe to eat? Quadra Kids Nigel Lambeth from Campbell River Garden The Foodsafe, Level One course will be available Centre will give us the first talk of the season, at the Community Centre on Sept. 18 and 19. This school age program Monday September 11, on planting containers course is for volunteers working in the Community For 6 to 11 years for winter display. The Club meets at the Kitchen project. There is no cost to students Community Centre at 7pm, first Mondays of taking the course, thanks to provincial government Cost $3/hour (3 hour min.) the month (with exceptions) from September funding and the Quadra Island Recreation Society’s to April. We share plants, magazines, and garden support. The course has been set up for 15 people knowledge. Bring something beautiful, practical and there are still 2 seats left. Call Wayne before or curiously interesting for the show and tell Sept. 7th at 285-3264 if you are interested in doing table. Annual membership is $10 which gives a the course and being a Foodsafe-certified volunteer discount at many local nurseries. Drop Ins $2. in our Community Kitchen. www.discoveryislander.ca 8 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Old News by Wayne Langman As an old person, you’d think I’d have lots of section.) This was full-fledged, undeniable, old time on my hands. Not so! I seem to be busier age that faced me, square on. What was I to do? than I ever was during the “bad old days” when I decided that it would be prudent to take that I had to commute to Campbell River or farther hoary old face by the horns and get on with to work for a living every day. I’m happy to my life. I quit my job, built a garden, allowed be able to spend my time closer to home now, a middle-aged cat to move in with me, applied and, yes, I am old. Hmmmm. I was chastised a for my College Pension and my CPP, joined a few weeks ago for using that word – old. The singing group and the Quadra Island OAP group chastiser was a certain marine captain who and started spending more time sniffing flowers. shall remain nameless (perhaps). He had just In other words, I decided to go with the flow. taken about 10 of us out for a delightful, open- Luckily I have found some like-minded people boat excursion which included freshly caught who seem to be quite satisfied to be old along prawns, delicious homemade fruit salad, good with me. On the particular day I describe here, conversation and varied and interesting visual we oldies had just had a fun day, and yes, Jack, treats, as well as very hospitable weather. Now, I am only teasing. you need to know that all but two of us were B.C. OLD-Aged-Pensioners from Quadra Island’s Branch 91. Anyway, on our return to the dock at Taku, we were happy to be told that there were “washrooms” not far away. Our not-as-elastic- PAMELA VALLEE as-they-formerly-were bladders were tight full and our grimaces could probably have been mistaken for smiles. You see, we hadn’t had a & ASSOCIATES pot to pee in during the entire voyage. Actually, in spite of the pressure in our nether regions, we were happy, oh yes, and old. Just at that moment, Carol Harling-Bleeks PAMELA VALLEE, CGA and her partner, Terry Hale, came across the dock to help us with our packs and bags of JOANNE BARNES, CA “stuff” that old people take everywhere we go. CAROL LONDON CA (OUR CORTES CONNECTION!) They (the youngsters I just mentioned) were preparing to go out in a couple of skookum- CARMEN HALL, EH? looking kayaks for a little adventure as we were returning from ours, and I thought it was very considerate of them to delay their departure a bit in order to help us beat a speedy retreat to ARE PLEASED TO WELCOME the “facilities” which were located just up the hill from the dock. I suppose my mistake was that I thanked them for coming across the dock SHERRI MCTAVISH to help us OLD people get out of the boat. That seemed to be what triggered our up-‘til-then- & VERA MILLER very-charming marine captain to launch into his mini tirade objecting to my use of that simple, little, normally harmless, three-letter word. His TO OUR OFFICE sincerity took me a little by surprise, and I was 1602 Hyacinthe Bay Road 285-3512 at a loss, temporarily, for words. JIM SCHWARTZ (GREYTEK) AND KAREN DUNN ARE Now, just so that you don’t misunderstand me, I haven’t come easily to this - this, being my SPREADING THEIR WINGS. TRUE FRIENDS, THEY old age. In fact, I kicked and screamed all the ARE STILL AVAILABLE WHEN NEEDED AND WE way through my middle age, delusional I guess; THANK THEM FOR ALL THEIR HARD WORK IN THE nevertheless, I was sure that I was still young. Having just endured twenty years of kicking PAST. and screaming, perhaps you can imagine what a shock it was for me to turn 60 and realize that I Sherri McTavish was my very first Associate when she started could retire and “smell the flowers.” These were not the activities of middle age. I quickly did the taking CGA courses several years ago. I’m thrilled that she math. Sixty plus sixty added up to one hundred has made a career choice to continue in accountancy. She is a and twenty – way past my expected demise. proven asset to the firm. Oh my stars! (I’m keeping my language polite here, maybe because I’m old but more likely because tender minds might read this little rant

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 9 Sing Messiah with We Need Your Stuff! Quadra Singers! For the Quadra/ Philippines Connection’s 12th annual GIANT GARAGE SALE to be Quadra Singers is beginning rehearsals held at the Quadra Community Centre for fall season September 13th at 7 pm at on Sunday, September 24th. This worthy, �� the Quadra Community Centre: no auditions annual fund-raiser again provides the �� required . perfect opportunity to recycle and find �� This session, Quadra Singers will perform new homes for those items that you �� selections from Handel’s Messiah and other are now ready to pass on. As always., �� songs in concert with Campbell River Singers. all CLEAN, SALEABLE items in GOOD �� If you love to sing and can come to weekly WORKING ORDER will be gratefully �� Wednesday night rehearsals leading to concert accepted with proceeds going towards performances in December, this is for you. Come Quadra’s continuing sponsorship of the to the first couple of rehearsals and check it out, Lacnog and Nambaran preschool/daycares no charge! Then fees are $80 for the season and in the northern Philippines. We thank may be paid in installments. the following participants for once again We perform December 9th at the Tidemark providing advance drop-off locations for Theatre in Campbell River and again at the your donations. Quadra Community Centre December 16th. It is Quathiaski Cove very exciting singing in such a large group with Sharon and Harry Archibald 285-3288 so many different voices-under the enthusiastic direction of John Montgomery,along with the Heriot Bay inspiring piano accompaniment of Mary-Ellen Lise and Ricky Burnett 285-3588 Wilkins. Back Road We hope to see you Sept. 13th, and if you Milton Greenhouse 285-2076 have any questions call Nancy@ 285-3800. South End Ruth Powell & Chris Thompson 285-3695 Cape Mudge Mentoring the We-Wai-Kai Daycare 285-2616 Emerging Artist Do you want to make the transition Drop-off directly to the Community from dabbling in your art on weekends to Centre will be available on Saturday, exhibiting finished pieces in galleries? Kristen September 23rd between 10 and Scholfield-Sweet, PhD in Art Education is an 3:00. We need trucks and drivers exhibiting artist, curator, gallery exhibitions to transport goods from drop-off selection officer and art school faculty member. Centres to the community Centre on Firesign Studio is offering an intensive 4-day that day.. If you would like to help workshop that covers the steps you need to sort through items on that day or know to help you transition from amateur wish to cashier on the day of the sale towards professional artist. Kristen will guide or to help with packing up or driving you in developing a CV, preparing a portfolio, left-over items to various thrift stores writing a proposal for an exhibition, one-on- following the sale, please call Carol one mentoring in your chosen media, and art- at 285-3035. All of these services making style. Contact Nanci 285-3390 or check are invaluable and will contribute �� website www.firesignartanddesign.com for to making this another rewarding, �� more info about Kirsten and Firesign Studio.. successful event! �� Custom-Fabricated Sheet Metal Call Shane Hedefine �� Tanya Storr B.A. English Freelance Writing & Editing 285-3937 [email protected] www.discoveryislander.ca 10 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Now Open Every Day 9 am - 9 pm

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www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 11 Quadra Island “Paint Quadra Seniors Out” Sept 10 BR. 91—B.C.O.A.P.O. “Art adds to a community, attracts a core of Our Seniors had a terrific open boat people who are intelligent, creative and bring trip on August 23rd, with Quadra Island new ideas. They have a lot of energy, which Tours, hosted by the one and only Jack is a really wonderful thing for a community Mar, with a friendly diver, with much to have.” expertise, and skill, Severn Suzuki. They This is the first year Quadra Island has all had a delicious lunch of Prawns and been registered as a location in the 4th Annual Fruit Salad. Thanks.’ for the Kindness, International Plein Air Painters WORLDWIDE �� Smiles, and Joy, for a fun time, which all PAINT OUT! with the support of International �� Plein Air Painters and Firesign Art & Design our Seniors love. Studio and B&B. Well our Fall starts up, with our Annual �� Picnic at Rebecca Spit, on Wed. Sept. 6th �� The global event is held September 8, 9, 10. �� On Quadra Island, we invite people to paint at 10:00 a:m, by the big Parking lot. If the at Rebecca Spit Provincial Park on Sunday, �� wind is blowing too strong, we’ll be on September 10 and meet at 4:30 PM in the the East side past the gate. Look for the picnic area to show the results of our efforts. signs.’ If it pours and is cold we.ll be at �� Please join us! �� the Legion. Plein air painting developed in France This year bottled water will be �� in the mid 19th century and is becoming increasingly popular. Plein air artists seek provided, only. Please bring, your own the quality of natural light and atmosphere beverage, utensils, dishes and chairs. The Searching for Results outdoors. Their art work is in direct response lunch will be “Pot-Luck”. from your web site? to the beauty they find in nature. They Our business meeting, with a Convention use a variety of media, from oils, through Report, will start at 10:00 a:m promptly. watercolors and pastels There will be many games, before and IPAP, who has members who reside throughout the World, is the blanket after lunch. organization for individual plein air groups “ Have you ever thrown 3 Rubber and was created for the sole purpose of Chickens, in a Stew pot “?. then get connected to advancing the execution and enjoyment of plein air painting without limitations Or can you still drive nails. Or bounce www.quadraisland.ca of borders or regions. Its members share water filled Balloons with beach towels. inspiration and encouragement both on Bocce and many more Games will be the Internet and at “paint outs”. They played. Quadra Island #1 encourage other artists to get out and do Come and join us all you Experienced it, to paint with other artists and share Citizens or Young Seniors, we’ll see you Quadra Island visitor info #1 ideas. all there. This event is happening simultaneously Quadra Island galleries #1 in international locations and Quadra Also “ Thank-You”- to all the hard working Island is part of this 4th WORLDWIDE Seniors who assisted our Tourists at the Quadra Island real estate #1 group event hosted by International Plein Information Centre. A Special “Thanks” to Air Painters.. For more information contact our Manager Stephanie Webster, who did Quadra Island accommodation #1 Nanci at Firesign Studio 285-3390, www. a wonderful job manning the booth with firesignartanddesign.com. You can join workers. IPAP or learn more about the group and see • Business Listings some of the many events happening posted Also a “Huge” Thank-you to all our on the website www.i-p-a-p.com Supporters. • Doorway Pages • Banner Ads • Web Site Design & Experiencing Life In Christ; Sharing Christ In Life

Hosting Pastor Roy (Sherree) Zimmerman 1281 West Road • 75,000 Visitors Worship Service: 10:30 am annually. (Nov.04-Oct. 05) Bible Study: 9:30 am Fax: 285-2035 Email: [email protected] 285-2020 [email protected] Box 161, Quathiaski Cove www.discoveryislander.ca 12 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 New Historic Boat September Super Cruises Saturdays at CR Art Gallery The Campbell River Art Gallery invites you to Super Saturdays 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. September 16 and 30. The program is a family event with supplies included on a drop in basis, with admission by donation. An adult must accompany all children under 12 On Sept 16 the theme is “It’s Only My Imagination.” We’ll play with an abstract art theme, to compliment the current exhibition, playing with creatures that don’t exist – like New Historic Boat Cruises Added at the purple gafuffles and slimy gibberwart. Museum at Campbell River Aboard the Lasqueti Star on Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 The theme on Sept 30 is “The 3 R’s n’ Art” We reflect on River Day (Sept.24) by making a mural from things that we “reduce, re-use and Back by popular demand! Due to the recycle. So come and see what you can create overwhelming response to the Museum at from “trash”. Campbell River’s Summer Historic Boat Tours, Thank you to our sponsor Marna Disbrow the Museum has added two new boat cruises. and the support of volunteer artists such as Your Complete On September 9 at 12 noon, the Museum Luise Grav. Home Building Specialists: will circumnavigate Quadra Island. And then from concrete to cabinets on September 10 at 1 pm, the Museum offers another chance to travel around Sonora • Project Management Island. • Commercial & Residential Buildings • Renovations Both of these summer cruises sold out • Custom Homes & Additions the first time, so this is a great opportunity • Qualified Journeyman Carpenters to witness perhaps the most amazing waters High Performance Wall Systems on the coast. “September is a beautiful Certified Installers time to be on the water” according to Ken Blackburn, Program Coordinator for the Museum. “Feedback from the public for these cruises has been fantastic!” Free Estimates - Phone The Quadra tour offers an opportunity to get Campbell River Support a first hand look at such sights as the surging tides at Upper Rapids, Seymour Narrows (site Group for Women Fax 285-3573 of the Ripple Rock explosion in 1958), Hole-In- This on-going group will assist women in The-Wall channel and the Octopus Islands. increasing their personal awareness, emotional integrity and capacity for intimacy. In addition, The Sonora trip will travel north from group members will improve their interpersonal Campbell River through the Discovery Passage EMCO Resources Ltd. communication skills and be supported in to Nodales Channel and around the top end Electrical Contracting practicing behavioral changes that will make a of Sonora, returning via Hole in the Wall, Surge positive difference in their lives. Narrows, Hoskyn Channel and along the When: Group meets on Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm Service and Maintenance southern tip of Quadra. Three sides of Sonora Where: 2-964 Shoppers Row, Campbell River. are surrounded by rapids, with currents reaching Cost: $20 / week speeds of 10 miles an hour, often with an overfall Emery A. Savage Group Facilitated by Catriona O’Curry, M.A, of 2-4 feet. These rapids proved very challenging Campbell River to the early explorers, notably the Yaculta Rapids A.B.S., experienced counselor, teacher and on the eastern shore of Sonora. The sheer cliffs of group facilitator. In collective work we learn Tel: (250) 923-5577 Sonora, combined with the confusing cross and about the beliefs, assumptions and behavioral Fax: (250) 923-7707 counter currents of the waterways, make this patterns that limit our capacity to be who we Bob Turner cruise an unforgettable experience. really are and keep us from living fuller lives Quadra Island of courage, compassion, vision and action. It is Both trips will be dinner cruises‚. Lloyd Tel: (250) 285-3926 my intention that this group serve as a vibrant Heskin’s famous BBQ wild salmon will be container that will foster and nourish each Fax: (250) 285-3928 served. And on-board historic interpretation woman’s growth. Personal interview required will be provided by local interpreters who for admission to the group. grew up in the area. The cost is only $99.00 Electrical Contracting • Design per person. These trips will fill up fast so Enrollment is on-going (Group size limited to 8 Service • Maintenance • Repairs please register early by calling the Museum at women) minimum 6 week commitment expected. Campbell River at 287-3103. The Summer of If interested call Catriona at (250)-285- Discovery continues! 2776. 24 Hour Service www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 13 Regional District May Supply Water To Baynes Sound The Comox Strathcona Regional District Enns is also the Drinking Water Officer (CSRD) is proposing the establishment responsible for ensuring a community of a bylaw to enable the regional district water system supplies potable water. “As to enter into a partnership that may see the Drinking Water Officer my approval of a potable water supplied from Cumberland water system is based on its ability to meet to that portion of Baynes Sound (Area ‘A’) the requirements of the Drinking Water �� that is in the Kensington Island Properties Protection Act to provide safe, potable (KIP) development proposal area. The water for its users” said Dr. Enns. “While I do establishment of a regional district water not participate in the selection of a water �� supply service is another step forward in source it would be my preference that the securing public ownership of water for water system be supplied from a source �� the residents. that can sustain the needs of a growing The Village of Cumberland holds three population well into the future.” �� water licenses for lakes southwest of the The CSRD bylaw addresses supply only; �� village and provides its residents, as well water distribution will be addressed in � � as residents in the Royston Improvement future service bylaws for new developments. � District, with potable water from that Cumberland and the Royston and Union Bay � source. Discussions between Cumberland Improvement Districts already administer

� and the CSRD have resulted in a potential water distribution for their residents.

� partnership that would allow the CSRD to Discussions will continue with both � � provide water to other portions of Baynes Royston and the Union Bay Improvement � � Sound. The CSRD board will consider Districts on the issue of water supply. � � � � this bylaw at its August 28 meeting; and The CSRD is a partnership of nine if it receives third reading it will go to �� electoral areas and eight municipalities �� the Ministry of Community Services for providing nearly 100,000 residents with approval before returning to the regional over 145 services - from parks to full- district for adoption. service sports facilities to regional solid �� “Increased demand for water and need waste systems. for infrastructure improvement means a �� regional water supply service makes sense,” �� said Jim Abram, CSRD chair. Thank You �� “Cumberland has agreed to work with Alan Ribikoff and Explore. The evening the regional district to find a regional with Larrty Maraviglia was pure bliss. �� solution to water supply for the southern Larry enchanted his audience and wooed portion of the Comox Valley,” said Fred their ears and imaginations with a wide �� Bates, mayor of Cumberland. “The licenses variety of poems, songs and stories. Thank �� we hold could beneﬁt village residents and you Larry for such a riveting performance regional district residents under a water and for donating your time for this event. �� supply partnership.” Thank you to Alan Ribikoff and Explore for The Vancouver Island Health Authority’s hosting the event and for donating all of the �� Medical Health Officer Dr. Charmaine proceeds to Quadra Children’s Centre.

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by Steven Halliday Need it be War? newly unveiled portrait of arrests in London led to a worldwide response prayers. Again, he (and his companions) retired Canadian General Lewis of mandated dumping of liquids, gels and were obliged to remain overnight (at their Mackenzie is giving high military creams; a further result was the near elimination expense in this instance) and catch a flight brass heartburn, since the picture of business for airport shops relying on sales of home the next day. Farooq termed the prominentlyA features the phrase “KEEP THE such items. It since turns out the formula the treatment “institutionalized discrimination” PEACE OR I’LL KILL YOU” and is intended for Metropolitan Police speculated the terrorists of and said the accusing passenger was both display at Headquarters. Mackenzie, well known concocting using hair gel was implausible, but drunk and verbally abusive to him. He is for candour, commented in the August 28th you still can’t carry gel onto an aircraft, though now - understandably - seeking an apology Globe and Mail – “I used that phrase today when your booze and perfume are OK again. and compensation from United Airlines. I did a BBC interview and said “Peacekeeping Fallows, in the same article, also points Sure, it’s not the fault of the airlines, who is: Please, we’re here to help. But peacemaking out another irony of the situation. “Osama have been forced into this position by means that: Keep the peace or I’ll kill you”. bin Laden has boasted that the attack of misguided government policy – indeed, And make no mistake about it – our soldiers 9/11 cost at most $500,000 to launch and flawed government policy. War on terrorism in Afghanistan are there as peacemakers, not provoked more than $500 billion in military isn’t the answer to terrorism. peacekeepers. I was in the audience to a talk and security spending by the United States; Responsible officials need to understand on leadership Mackenzie gave at a conference a million-to-one “payoff”. Note that figure that a lengthy military offensive against last year, and he used that same phrase then, is the cost to the US alone – globally it terrorists just will not work – they need only and it is apt. With that in mind, it becomes must run into the trillions. Unfortunately, ask French soldiers who served in Vietnam easy to understand how our previous “blue- there is another horrible “blowback” effect or Algeria, or British soldiers who served beret” missions were a much different kettle of the current situation – the rise of racial in Malaysia. Better yet, they should listen a of fish than the present mission in Afghanistan; stereotyping and even worse – profiling. US soldier who served in three wars, such ostensibly to wipeout the remaining Taliban as Representative John Murtha, Democratic forces, secure Afghanistan and do our part in Here are two recent examples: on August 23rd the UK Daily Mail reported a Congressman for Pennsylvania, who has the War on Terrorism. Granted, our mission does roundly condemned the Bush administration entail some peacekeeping and humanitarian “mutiny” by several British passengers on a Monarch Airlines Airbus A320 bound from for almost all of their actions since 9/11. He, elements, but the vast majority of the Canadian among others such as John Kerry, argue it contingent are fighting forces, which is how Malaga to Manchester. Apparently these passengers became “suspicious” of two is a certainty that terrorists will continue the average Afghani views their presence – as to exist; somewhere right now they are foreign fighters. “Arabic looking” men on the flight, and complained vociferously and so sufficiently planning, they are going to seek a variety of Nobody can escape the costs of the War that the two men were removed from the targets, and sooner or later will succeed with on Terrorism – the price of that last litre of flight. The plane departed 3 hours late. After another attack. Governments cannot protect gas you purchased is significantly higher than the two men were security cleared again (no everything all the time, nor can they defeat it should be due to this war. If you happen doubt even more thoroughly this time) the terrorists using conventional military forces: to fly frequently, that once simple and often airline put them up for the night and flew clearly Al-Quaida has only been wounded pleasant experience now certainly thrusts you them home (to Manchester) the very next - not destroyed - by military action to date, into the war on terror’s forefront, with the day, with very sincere apologies I’m sure. yet the War on Terrorism has now gone on act of pre-screening and boarding an aircraft A British MP later commented – “This is a longer than World War II. becoming so intrusive and intimidating. In victory for terrorists. These people on the But government can initiate, facilitate regards to this particular arena of the war, it flight have been terrorized into behaving and expand relationships with other like- could be argued that the terrorists have won irrationally.” The War on Terrorism is bad minded governments to share information this battle. Though no aircraft has been used news for untold millions of people of a gleaned by police and intelligence forces, as a weapon since 9/11, and the few attempts certain hue, particularly when coupled with and intercept or disrupt the purported since have been either lame (a’la Richard Reid, irrational behavior. terrorists before an attack. This, in fact, the ‘Shoe Bomber”) or largely circumstantial is what is reported to have occurred in (as the recent London arrests now appear) The second incident involves a Canadian doctor who suffered similar treatment London – excellent and open multi-agency the terrorists have succeeded in disrupting cooperation - and this type of response hundreds of millions of innocent travelers and only two weeks ago, this time in the US. CBC News reported August 18th that Dr. will likely yield far better results than what cost government and industry billions upon we see coming out of Afghanistan today, billions in added costs. James Fallows, writing Ahmed Farooq, a Winnipeg radiologist, and his two companions were returning from presumably at a much lower cost in innocent in the Atlantic Online (August 11/06 – Can We lives, civilian or otherwise. Reallocating Still Declare Victory?) notes that “the greatest a conference in San Francisco when they were asked to de-plane at a Denver stopover. anti-terrorism resources for intelligent and threat posed by these groups is not the damage focused police work would be using the they can do directly, but rather the self-defeating, It seems a passenger had complained that Farooq’s actions while onboard seemed sharp point of the sword rather than the flat irrational, or excessive responses they can of the blade, as is now the case. Rather more goad a target country into making”. The August suspicious – it turned out Farooq, a devout Muslim, had been reciting his evening like peacekeeping. www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 15 Island Report by Tanya Storr Farmers’ Market Enjoys a Rewarding Season ith only two more weekends to go, the Quadra Island Farmers’ Market is almost a wrap for 2006. Thanks to the fi neW summer weather and generous patronage of locals and visitors, this has been an excellent season. “The market has been fantastic this year. I don’t know what’s going on but it has been really good,” said Paul Bishop, when I dropped by his stall on August 26. Paul sells handcrafted jewellery and other artwork, but said the market is about much more than selling for him. The positive interactions he has with people from all over the world are a real plus. Paul operates his stall on a trust basis. If someone is interested in a piece of jewellery but not prepared to pay for it that day, he lets them take it home and mail him a cheque at a later date. Asked how this arrangement is working for him, Paul smiled and reported that he receives Pauline Lansdall with some of her colourful hanging baskets at the Farmers’ Market. cheques all the time. One fellow who bought Photo by Tanya Storr. some earrings for his wife attached a note saying Paul’s approach had made his day. His jigsaw puzzles made from coins are a “I’ve just done a few markets this year but big hit as well. they’ve been super. It has been really busy “I used to use it as a business method, but today.” now I see it as an introduction to talking about Paul described this year as his best at the trust. They go home with the jewellery and market to date, and puts it down to positive It’s easy to find Pauline Lansdall at the my trust, and I let go of it. I don’t hold on to energy. “I think people pick up on energy. They market. She’s surrounded by colourful hanging it,” Paul said. tend to gravitate towards it,” he observed. baskets and other plants from her Milton Road Greenhouse. One of Paul’s most popular items are earrings Sue Anderson’s table is just down from Paul’s. made from 100% stone ground pennies. Her display includes living colour art cards (a “Hanging baskets are my most popular item,” fundraiser for the Quadra Children’s Centre) as she told me. “I also have a good mix of annuals “I do the initial pounding at the beach and well as hand knit and hand felted gift items. She, and vegetable starts earlier in the season.” they have a very interesting rough look.” too, said the season has been a good one. Blaine Smith Painting & Contracting Serving all your residential and commercial needs. ��

20 years painting experience Seniors discount available p. (250) 285-3045 c. (250) 202-6299 www.discoveryislander.ca 16 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Depending on one’s product, the market has different rhythms for different vendors. While craft and food vendors are usually busiest in the peak tourist season, Pauline and the other plant vendors are hopping in the spring and early summer. “My busiest time is from May – July. This is my down time,” said Pauline. Pauline is one of the three women who have been organizing the market for several years. Pauline, Dalyce Dogterom, and Linda Juraschka have done all the behind the scenes tasks to keep the market ﬂourishing. At the end of this season they are handing over the reins Carmen McCluskey and Susan Trayler at the Farmers’ Market. Photo by Tanya Storr. to Susan Trayler, Carmen McCluskey, and Alma Zandvliet. Vendors are from Quadra or the Outer Susan, Carmen, and Alma for taking it over. It has Linda Juraschka noted that it’s time to pass Islands, and food vendors are welcome as long been great to see the market grow,” said Linda. on the torch. Dalyce was one of the founders as the food is not prepared onsite (to meet From his vantage point inside the Tourist of the market when it began more than 16 Vancouver Island Health Authority guidelines). Info Booth, Malcolm Campbell observed that on years ago at the community centre. Pauline has Linda noted that it has been good to see people market days the booth is very busy. On August been involved for at least 10 years and Linda selling their extra garden produce at the market 26 the booth had seen 104 visitors by 2:30 p.m. for close to 10. this year. Staffed on a volunteer basis by Quadra Seniors, The organizers work on a volunteer basis to Excess funds generated by the market fees the info booth provides brochures and advice keep the price low for vendors. They organize are donated to a worthy local cause. Each year to any who stop by. the set up, enforce the market rules, and collect the vendors determine by ballot where the “I’ve answered a lot of questions, sold about the fees ($4 for adults and $1 for kids under money will go. 15 maps of various types, and given away a lot of 16). “The Farmers’ Market provides a place Quadra maps,” Malcolm reported. “It’s a lot of fun.” Quadra Credit Union provides the space free for the vendors to make some money for Just then a tourist glided up to the booth on of charge, and the Farmers’ Market organizers themselves over the summer, and it also his BMW motorbike to enquire about bed and take care of the mowing and clean up. The cost supports community causes. We do it because breakfasts, and Malcolm waved goodbye as he of the port-a-potty is shared with the Tourist we love it. The three of us want to thank got back to work. Info Booth. everybody for their support over the years and

www.discoveryislander.ca Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 17 collection of cast iron pots trying to call live close to the farm site. There Dear Editor the stainless steel frying pan black. are ways to use the farm site to FOR SALE I would like to address some of As to the point about Argosy enhance tourism. Another financial the points of objection that have Singer Model 155 Chunky needing to rezone prior to beginning aspect to consider is that subtidal been made to the request by Argosy KNITTING MACHINE with its aquaculture operation, this appears geoduck farms around Cortes Island Sea Farms for a subtidal geoduck Ribber Carriage for Double Bed to me to be an attempt to misuse will become an invisible financial aquaculture tenure along the Squirrel Knitting the island’s regulations. The Argosy barrier protecting the ecological Cove shoreline. operation will be more benign, and less quality of life surrounding the island. Includes: Singer Yard Winder, The first point I would like to offensive to the eye or the ear, than most Because these farms are organic they Singer AG30 Intarsia Carriage and address is the concept that the of the existing shellfish aquaculture depend upon the ecological health of Multi Yarn Brake; Singer Heavy individuals objecting to this request operations presently working under the surrounding waters. If a passing Duty Folding Table; Singer KR7 are spokespersons representing the the same zoning that now exists where oil tanker was to dump part of its Knit Radar Punch Card Contour Cortisians. My information leads me the Argosy tenure will be located. I load along the island’s shoreline, it Pattern Copier; Operators Manual to believe that the majority of the think a judge would probably rule that would not only kill much of the bird and Patterns; Extra Chunky Punch islanders don’t much care one way these individual Cortisians, attempting life, it would also make our product Cards; Singer “How To” Knitting or the other. It has also become my this ploy of Misdefinition of Regulation, unmarketable. We could walk into a Books; Complete Parts and understanding that the vast majority are guilty of being in violation of both court room shoulder to shoulder with Accessories Box & Components. of the individuals who have submitted the spirit and the letter of the island’s the rest of the Cortisians and present Like new condition. letters of protest have been mislead regulations. to the judge hard numbers of financial Asking $1250 or best offer, by disinformation and persuasions of loss that would add tens of millions of The next point I would like to 285-2609 evenings. erroneous reasoning. It now seems to dollars to a class action law suit. address concerns accountability. me that the number of individuals that Argosy intends to create a low density These are just a few of the points could rightfully be held responsible concentration of five adult geoducks that I ask that you to consider in your RARE AND UNIQUE CEDAR for attempting to prevent Argosy Sea per square meter. This is a comfortable evaluation of Argosy’s request for a STRIP CANOE Foods Ltd. from being granted this dens ity easily supported by the subtidal geoduck tenure along the Ralph Terreberry of Quadra tenure is actually quite small. surrounding ecology. These clams Cortes Island shoreline. Island Canoe’s is selling his personal I would like to examine for the weigh about two pounds apiece. Eric Gant hand made western red cedar strip moment the apparent concern That’s ten pounds per square meter. Treasurer Argosy Sea Farms Ltd. canoe. Each of the 13 canoes he that these individuals have for the The clams sell for about ten dollars a manufactured on Quadra Island environment. To the best of my pound. There are ten thousand square HELP WANTED have unique markings and are of knowledge the Argosy operation will meters to a hectare, with twenty high quality workmanship. NEEDED: CARETAKER for be using the most environmentally hectares in the Argosy tenure. This residence on Quadra Island This 16’canoe weighs 74 sound aquaculture technology in the means there will be about 20 million (South). Candidate will be pounds, has walnut seats with world. We will be adding natural life, dollars worth of geoducks on the site responsible for upkeep and white ash accents. Must be seen to in an organic manner, at a low density, once it is fully developed. It will take maintenance of 3-bedroom home be appreciated. $4500.00 or best that will fit into the ecology of the area, about seven years for the animals and surrounding lands. Candidate offer with viewing by appointment. in a neat, clean, quiet, manner using to grow to market size. There are 84 must be reliable and have Call Carol Ann at 285-2609 evenings. technology that will be invisible to the months in a seven year period. Twenty housekeeping/maintenance/ Serious inquiries only please. eye, and as benign to the environment million dollars divided by 84 months handyman/ and grounds work as you will find anywhere on land is about $238,000.00 per month. experience. Candidate will live or sea. Compare that for a moment Running costs on the operation are in a detached cabin next to the HONEY new crop - fireweed to the impact that the Cortisians expected to be about $30,000.00 per home. Please fax resume with and wildflower honey now themselves have had upon their island. month. This leaves a net profit of a excellent references to 604- available from Link’s Apiary. 633 Hundreds of thousands of trees, and little over $200,000.00 per month that 683-8511 or email resumes to Cape Mudge Rd. or call Linda tens of millions of life forms, have been can be produced from the tenure in a [email protected] Link at 285-3759 destroyed to create the paved road sustainable manner for as long as the systems, parking lots, and long winding market holds to its present price. ACCOMMODATION driveways into often grossly oversized ‘84 VW Rabbit convertible This is the kind of financial damage GREYSTONE COTTAGE houses. If these individuals objecting with ‘92 Jetta motor. Good that will be done to our company for Open August 1st. Tranquil, private to the Argosy operation were that truly body and top; well maintained, every month that we are delayed by setting, comfortable, very clean. interested in protecting the pristine excellent condition. Great student, a small handful of individuals acting Queen bed, sofa-bed, sleeps 4, wilderness of Cortes Island the first commuter car. $3500 obo. from motives that can be impugned. heated floor in bathroom. Full thing that they would have done is I’m not so wise as the lawyer guys kitchen. Optional breakfast. Cable Call 285-2720, evenings. not move there. but strictly between us two Argosy TV/DVD/CD, BBQ Call Diane When I first came over to Cortes would suffer an inexcusable amount 285-3990 BUYING OR SELLING I thought the ferry was more than of damage for unjustifiable reasons A HOME OR BUSINESS COMPANY COMING? adequate for such a small island. But creating a legal accountability that ON QUADRA ISLAND? - Firesign B&B has Tourism BC on the way back, as I waited in the could result in some individuals checkout the exposure you can get at overload line up for three hours, I did being wiped out financially several approved accommodations for www.quadraisland.ca/real_estate/ not see one hybrid, smart car, or mini. I times over. your family and friends in our ~1,000 unique visitors a month all saw no scooters, or motorized bicycles. cozy and comfortable 3-bedroom looking for real estate on Quadra. Speaking of finances, Argosy’s There was only one motorcycle going B&B with separate guest entrance, Listing packages start at only $49.95. operation will add to the financial A must for sales-by-owner and an on the ferry, and only one lone man on kitchenette, living room, Internet well being of the island in many asset for realtors. Call 285-2234 or a bicycle coming off. It seems to me and cable TV: your friendly home ways. We would naturally be looking email: [email protected] for that the environmental objectors to away from home 285-3390. for workers and executives that more details. the Argosy operation are like a small www.firesignbandb.com www.discoveryislander.ca 18 Discovery Islander #377 September 1st, 2006 Island Tides Classifieds Pacific Daylight Time For Quathiaski Cove September 1- 15 REAL ESTATE STORES 01 05:52 1.5 4.9 Can you HELP US CALL EXPLORE has so many unique Friday 14:18 3.6 11.8 QUADRA HOME? gift ideas! Beautiful sweaters, jewelry, 15:32 3.6 11.8 Bilz rockfish and a huge selection of We are a young couple looking 16:34 3.6 11.8 Quadra Artist art cards. A great variety to buy a small acreage (2 to 10+ 18:07 3.6 11.8 of books and CD’s, special orders acres) are welcome. Local artists featured 21:55 3.8 12.5 • House and hydro optional monthly. 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