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Page 2 Harbour Spiel EDITORIAL HARBOUR SPIEL Thanking ‘Ron’ By Brian Lee cades or so ago, suggested we spruce up the place a bit. In a community It was revolutionary and he The Independent Voice of Pender held together by volun- received a bit of fl ak for it. Harbour & Egmont since 1990. teers, there’s one who But people who know Ron really stands out. might call him stubborn or bull- The Harbour Spiel is published monthly by Paq Press © 2011. Circulation is 2,500, It’s partly due to headed — even arrogant. mailed free to all addresses between the fact that he’s also Whatever label you choose, Egmont and Halfmoon Bay. the biggest but I can’t think of anyone he pushed ahead with his singular who might match his efforts. vision and inspired many others to The Harbour Spiel is 100 per cent locally He’d be embarrassed to be identi- help along the way. owned and operated, published without the fi ed so I’ll just call him “Ron Fraser.” No doubt he stepped on a few assistance of federal, provincial or regional I’ve received more than a few toes with his favoured method of government grants. e-mails suggesting I devote an editorial starting work before asking permis- crediting the man for his work. sion but it’s how things got done. Available by subscription and for free at the The truth is I really didn’t need the And it’s hard to discredit some- following selected locations: prompting because his contributions are • Bluewaters Books • IGA Madeira Park one that not only stands behind his • Dazi Cafe (Sechelt) • Mountainview Service overwhelmingly obvious. plans, but does much of the physical • Coast Copy (Sechelt) • Oak Tree Market • Copper Sky Gallery & Cafe • Pier 17 (Davis Bay) Or are they? work and when there’s a funding • Garden Bay Pub • Sechelt Public Library It can be easy to forget the town shortfall, chips in with his own. • Halfmoon Bay General Store that was Madeira Park 12 years ago. The work has renewed a sense (See story, p. 8.) of pride in community members Editor By all accounts, the place was inspiring at least one (Joan Disney) Brian Lee looking pretty bleak. to write a poem in Ron’s honour: [email protected] Cigarette butts and gravel were There is someone in our community, a deemed acceptable ground cover, kind and unassuming man. Contributors Who’s brought such beauty, where once complementing a variety of blackened was bare land. This month we thank: Anne Crocker, burn barrels and decrepit trash bins. You can always fi nd him out there, on any Theresa Kishkan, Shane McCune, Alan The random assortment of plants given day, Stewart, John Wade and Jan Watson. Creating beautiful gardens, in his unas- grew for free and didn’t need water. suming way. In short, Madeira Park’s landscape There’s more but you get the Advertising: was old Pender Harbour — it worked idea — people deeply appreciate his Reserve by the 15th of the month. Our fi ne, required no maintenance and contributions. advertisers make publication of the Harbour didn’t try to be too fancy. Vandalism is way down, busi- Spiel possible — please say thank you, and There may be something about our nesses have benefi ted from more support our community, by supporting them. psychology that clouds the vision of visitors and the people who live here Contact: long-time locals. get a boost every time they drive Maybe it’s an inherited fear about through it. Brian Lee the fragile balance that exists between 4130 Francis Peninsula Rd. But I’m sure if asked, Ron Madeira Park, BC improving and destroying whatever it is would just say V0N 2H1 that makes this place unique. that if you really Whatever it might be, it’s no secret want to thank him, (604) 883-0770 we seem to happily accept — and pro- chip in with some [email protected] tect — the status quo. labour or some www.harbourspiel.com It wasn’t until “Ron,” who had cash... because been coming to the area his whole life he’s not done yet. ~ NEXT ISSUE MAILS MARCH 3 ~ before fi nally moving here a couple de- February 2011 Page 3 SPIEL PICKS It ain’t real P. H. MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS COMPANY B JAZZ BAND — FEB. 20 if it’s not in the Spiel. These young musicians were the hit of the 2009 Jazz Festival and they’ll be back this time entertaining the audience at the P. H. School of Music on Sunday, Feb. 20 at 2 p.m. The Company B Jazz Band is a Vancouver-based six-piece group in the style of the Andrews and Boswell Sisters. They’re known for rousing smiles and crowds to dance with their cheerful renditions of classic repertoire from the 1920s through 1940s (with a little bit of the ’10s and a little bit of the ’50s in NowFriendly on & facebook! Comfortable there too). Loaded with personality, the harmonies of the female vocal trio are PostingCatering our specials service and new artworkGift inshop the &gallery gallery daily fi nd us complemented by top-notch instrumentalists. underHome “Copper made Sky food Cafe & Gallery” OpenOrganic @ 7 coamffee to 3 pm-ish The band’s mission is to capture the style and Open@ 6am 12904 Madeira Park Road the spirit of the music of the fi rst half of the 883-0096 20th century, but there is also an undeniable youth and freshness to their sound and their stage presence. mmadeiraadeira parkpark For more information visit: www. eelementarylementary myspace.com/companybband. sschoolchool news:news: PHOTOJOURNAL Valentine’s Dance - Feb 14 Pink Shirt Anti Bullying Day: Feb. 23 (Please show your support by wearing pink!)

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To everyone for your kind words and cards of condolences on the passing of our beloved Janice. DDALEALE KKLASSENLASSEN Phone 604-883-9771 ~ Anne, Rob, Brent and Tayler Cel. 604-741-2665 Page 4 Harbour Spiel NEWS Hospital Bay wharf upgrade nearing completion As the construction of a new ramp and turnaround at the Hospital Bay public wharf nears completion not everyone is happy about it. Work started about a year ago on the upgrade with an aim to improve the safety and accessibility of the wharf. Robin Richardson, manager of client services for Small Craft Har- bours/Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, says the project involved two aspects. The fi rst was to improve the accessibility for cargo loading and emergency vehicles with an improved turnaround at the top of the ramp. The second part of the project Some Garden Bay fishermen say a lack of consultation for the construction of a involved improving the slope of the new ramp and turnaround area at the Hospital Bay public wharf has resulted in an ramp to the wharf by lengthening it impractical design for unloading. Despite that, at least one fisherman isn’t complaining from 40 to 60 feet. about his fancy new parking spot. One fi sherman who uses the dock project but its chair, Frank Mauro, The project was funded through regularily for loading and unload- says they’ve had recent discussions an incentive funding initiative man- ing cargo says the new ramp will be with Small Craft Harbours and thinks aged by Small Craft Harbours. worse than the old one. there’s been some progress made on Richardson says they still have Prawn fi sherman Josh Young addressing the fi shermen’s concerns. one contract remaining to go out points out that the new ramp may be “I had a long meeting with Josh for tender (for the installation of the less steep but he’ll be forced to travel on Sunday and we kind of worked out ramp) and can’t reveal fi nal budget over and around obstacles to get to it, a couple of things that we needed to fi gures yet but said the cost for the up- creating a daily nuisance for him dur- correct and I think all his concerns are grade would likely be about $200,000. ing prawn season. going to be addressed,” says Mauro. He expects all work will be Another complaint is that those “So it will actually be better for completed by the beginning of prawn responsible for the project ignored unloading over the long run, I be- season this May. suggestions for a solution. lieve.” Richardson disagrees. “I understand there may have PProudroud ssponsorsponsors ooff AAbbeyfieldbbeyfield HHouseouse DDinnersinners fforor DDonorsonors ccampaign:ampaign: 114242 bricksbricks soldsold toto date!date! been some wrinkles but it’s my un- S derstanding at this time that there has been some discussions with the local Pender Harbour Office prawn fi shermen,” says Richardson. “At the end of the day we’re trying to provide safer and easier unloading for the prawn guys.” Richardsons adds the project was constrained by DFO’s environmental Bill Hunsche Carol Reid Teresa Sladey Patti Gaudet concerns which hampered some of the 604.740.1411 604.740.6188 604.740.7535 604.741.8413 original plans. [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The Harbour Authority of Tel: 604.883.9525 Fax: 604.883.9524 Toll free: 1-800.416.6646 Pender Harbour isn’t managing the 12783A Madeira Park Road, Madeira Park, BC V0N 2H0 www.prudentialsussexrealty.com February 2011 Page 5 NEWS Potential parkland reserve eyed for Sakinaw Lake road access An informal inquiry by the Inte- Ruby Lake grated Land Management Bureau has prompted the SCRD to reassess plans Legend for a block of land bridging Ruby and Existing trails Regional Park Ruby Lake boat ramp Sakinaw Lakes. UREP In Nov. 2010, a land offi cer from Parcels Road Network DL 4700 the ILMB contacted SCRD planning Streams staff about their intentions for lot DL Ruby Creek SCRD Park 4700. Lot DL 4700 is a large piece of Portage trail Crown land reserved on behalf of the SCRD with a “use and enjoyment of Sakinaw Lake the public designation.” The ILMB’s inquiry was sparked by a request for road access through the lot by a property owner on the northwest shore of Sakinaw Lake. A road through DL 4700 could SCRD image Lot DL 4700, bridging Sakinaw and Ruby Lakes has been identified as a site for future provide potential road access to over parkland but also stands in the way of at least one Sakinaw Lake property owner who 80 Sakinaw Lake parcels that are cur- wishes to secure road access. rently accessed by water only. “The regional district should According to the report, provid- The 1998 Egmont Pender Har- investigate measures to secure the ing road access might alleviate use bour offi cal community plan identifi es long-term use [of UREPs] for the pressures at the Sakinaw Lake boat the UREP parcel as a “future regional recreational benefi t of Sunshine Coast launch but planning staff are con- public use area.” residents.” cerned it may increase overall activity More recently, the SCRD Parks According to a staff report pre- in and around the lake. master plan (completed in December sented to the SCRD planning and It also notes that Sakinaw Lake is 2004) supported that position adding, development committee on Jan. 13, a drinking water source with 87 cur- “the regional district has historically rent domestic water licences. viewed DL 4700 as a public asset to The report recommended the be used for public park purposes. The SCRD board not support the construc- concept of a road through the area has tion of a residential road through the has not been recommended or sup- parcel. ported.” Arsonist fi res up the New Year at PHSS The fi rst day back at Pender Har- During the incident, the school bour Secondary School in 2011 was was evacuated with only a minor an eventful one. disruption to classes and there were At 2:30 p.m. on Jan. 4, the Sun- no injuries. shine Coast RCMP received a call RCMP believe the fi re was delib- from the Pender Harbour Volunteer erately set and are still actively pursu- Fire Department asking for assistance ing the person or persons responsible. at the high school. They request anyone with knowl- The PHVFD extinguished a fi re edge of this incident to contact the inside the men’s washroom and were local detachment at (604) 885-2266 or able to keep the damage localized to Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477. the washroom only. Page 6 Harbour Spiel PHOTOJOURNAL

Jon Paine photo While others were wrapping gifts and sipping egg nog on Christmas Eve, volunteers were installing the last of the herring spawning nets around the Harbour. Here Paul Cuppen, Ian Grant and Leonard Lee drop the last one in place at the Garden Bay Pub before heading in for a well-deserved hot toddy.

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February 2011 Page 7 LOCALLY Charting Madeira Park’s growth and development By Brian Lee

When it comes to our daily landscape, we seem to have a tendency to forget what was before. A case in point is Madeira Park. Don Fraser says it was almost 12 years ago that he was having a coffee at the Mercantile (now the Cop- per Sky Cafe) when he caught wind of a plan to replace the siding on the Pender Harbour Community Hall with vinyl. It was the last straw in what he perceived as a chronic lack of interest in improving the appearance of Ma- deira Park. “I just couldn’t take it anymore because that’s where I had coffee every morning,” he says. Don Fraser photo Madeira Park Bargain Barn, 1998 Fraser was a landscaper and longtime visitor to Pender Harbour I didn’t know him — and said I’d like Sandy at the Mercantile helped call a before fi nally moving here. to get a group together, raise some meeting of friendlies.” He thought the town was failing money and fi x downtown Madeira The group met on a Sunday to go in living up to its potential as an at- Park. I told him, I think at the time, it for a main street walking tour while tractive place to live — or visit. would probably take a hundred grand Fraser offered his vision of what could “So I went over to Hunsche’s to fi x this place,” recalls Fraser. be done to improve the Madeira Park (Pender Harbour Realty) offi ce — and “He was onboard and then core. “We stopped at the Thrift store – it was horrid. The whole place was a mess. We weren’t ready to attack the community hall yet but it needed a paint job and it looked tough,” says Fraser. “Then we went to the school grounds and it was just a disgrace. I think the fi rst job we did, Jimmy (Cameron) and I took 19 loads of blackberry bush off the fi eld and found 16 softballs along the fence between the fi eld and the community hall.” They carried on past the school and stopped at the fi rehall which was badly in need of paint. “It didn’t even have a sign saying it was a fi rehall — it didn’t say any- Don Fraser photo thing on it.” Pender Harbour Community Hall, 1998 Page 8 Harbour Spiel LOCALLY

When they got to the Madeira Park post offi ce, the group considered the garbage-strewn marshland that lay behind it. For some, it might have been the fi rst time they looked beyond the brush where they parked their cars to pick up their mail. Just past the post offi ce where the road ended, the asphalt had long ago dissolved into gravel potholes and offered an uninspiring view of the marshland’s inventory of debris. Here they turned around and started back on the other side of the road. At the time, the Harbour Author- ity of Pender Harbour had already Don Fraser photo started renovating the grounds around This area over the septic field for the Pender Harbour Community Hall was the government wharf that would later landscaped once before being torn apart to install a new septic system. Work should become Seafarers’ Millennium Park. be complete this spring on a landscaped pathway. But past the asphalt island where Miss Sunny’s Hair Boutique who deira Park,” says Fraser. the buses turned around at the school, wished to take the shortcut path “Both of them were put there by a deep ditch ran alongside the road through the blackberries and Scotch the garden club. The high school stu- from Madeira Marina to the Mercan- broom were forced to cross the ditch dents built that bulletin board (on the tile. on a plank. Bargain Barn) and there was a plant It prevented any thoughts of “There were two plants in Ma- put on each side. Those two plants roadside parking and customers of (Continued next page)

Mary Cain photo Don Fraser helping out with the resurrection of the Pender Harbour Community Hall, 1999. February 2011 Page 9 LOCALLY Madeira Park’s growth and development (cont.) (Continued from p. 9) were the only two plants in Madeira Park at the time.” That short walking tour took place in May 1999 and from it sprouted the Pender Harbour Growth and Development Partnership. The group had a clear goal: “To make the Pender Harbour area the ﬁ n- est of places to live, work and enjoy for residents and visitors alike.” The vision caught on and pulled people into a community project that may have been unprecedented in Pender Harbour’s history. Many organizations like the

Pender Harbour Lions Club or the Mary Cain photo Serendipity Preschool chipped in with Pender Harbour Community Hall and school field border, 2006. help or fundraising and private donations started fl owing in immediately. Jan Smalley and Carolyn Spence. With the help of Community Later that year the PHGDP So many other hands pitched in Futures and the Pender Harbour and published a newsletter updating the during that year and the ones to fol- Egmont Chamber of Commerce, the community on its progress. low that it would be impossible to list PHGDP raised $24,000 to maintain The newsletter listed as its volun- them. an operating budget that would sus- teer members: Fraser, Jim Cameron, Businesses supported the proj- tain them through the next year while Larry and Linda Curtiss, Jay Deyman, ects by donating cash while taking ambitious grant applications were in Howie Hicken, Rob Metcalfe, Reg responsibility for improving their own the works. Morton, Martin Nichols, Darren Reid, properties. Even with the fi nancial assistance the PHGDP received during the coming years it wouldn’t have come close to funding such an ambitious project were it not for the fact that much of the labour and materials were donated by local businesses and community members. That same newsletter published a photo of the Bargain Barn’s facelift. Its original dirt fl oor had already been replaced with concrete and the exterior transformed from that of a ramshackle shed to what it is now. The photo shows the pathway and landscaping surrounding the building was well underway. The projects pulled in a variety of local organizations like the Pender

Mary Cain photo Harbour Volunteer Fire Department Where once gravel reigned, pathways and gardens have sprouted in areas like this and the Pender Harbour Wildlife one beside the Bargain Barn. Society which took on the marshland Page 10 Harbour Spiel LOCALLY restoration project. Now taken for granted as the destination for any stroll through Madeira Park, 60 years as a dump site had disguised its potential as a spot for education and contemplation. Larry Curtiss played a big role in pushing the marshland project ahead and says, despite its fi nished appearance, it’s still a work in progress that should be completed this year. “We need to do some more clean-up and complete some work on the entrances,” says Curtiss. “But all we need are a few guys for a couple hours after work for a month and it’ll be done.” John and Marlene Rees and the Pender Harbour Garden Club took it Mary Cain photo upon themselves to beautify the area John and Marlene Rees landscaped much of the grounds around Seafarer’s between the Madeira Park Elementary Millennium Park including this stairway and garden in the former forestry complex. School and the government wharf. dilapidated backstop. It too was com- The Pender Harbour Community They built the rock work and pleted with volunteer labour. Hall has been fi xed up many times planted fl owers at the turnabout near “That was the fi rst time we re- during its history with a major renova- the entrance to the school and the ally got co-operation from the school tion occurring in the 1960s when the former forestry complex at Pender board and the regional district to re- current kitchen and bar were added. Harbour School of Music. pair that fi eld but it was all volunteers But it was badly in need of a new Soon, rock stairways and lush who did it,” says Fraser. foundation and general restoration. gardens welcomed visitors by land or Pender Harbour has a history of “There’s no question about it,” sea. community projects where locals have Fraser says. More rock walls and amphi- pulled together to complete a project. “It would have fallen into the theatre style seating were constructed The Pender Harbour Community ground. Every time we did something near the school fi eld replacing rem- Hall is a perfect example. it just led to something else.” nants of old picnic tables and black- In 1946, land and materials were It turned out to be a massive berry bushes that bordered the school donated and community members project and after the building’s foun- fi eld. built what has long been the symbolic dation and frame were made sound, A new ball diamond replaced the anchor of downtown Madeira Park. (Continued next page) U-VIN & SUPPLIES

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Page 12 Harbour Spiel LETTERS Winchester fi res off shot at ‘Journeys Through Pender’ The following letter was sent to the For the record, this is true for bour, which in fact offers a number of The Local and copied to the Harbour Copper Sky (arguably the competi- excellent dining options, every day of Spiel. As a matter of general policy, the tion, just down the street), but not the week and evenings too, as well as Harbour Spiel will not print letters that have already appeared in other papers — Java Docks, which continues to op- shopping, arts and recreational offer- but this letter hasn’t. ~ Ed. erate at regular hours, seven days a ings. week. Contrary to what you read in Dear Editor, The mind boggles at what might “Journeys Through Pender,” most of have motivated Kim to write this. us haven’t locked our business doors We have a saying in Pender We can only hope she’s ignorant to frolic on sunny, sandy beaches Harbour: of the fact that this kind of misinfor- in Mexico, and the rest of us aren’t “If you don’t hear any gossip by mation not only hurts the targeted snuggled in front of crackling fi res 10 a.m., make something up.” business (customers go elsewhere while servants heed our beck and call. It’s nice to see The Local’s Kim- when they’re told your business is I hope readers in Sechelt and berley Foster jumping into the game closed) but all other businesses and Gibsons will take what they read with her Jan. 13 “Journeys Through thus the whole community. about Pender Harbour in The Local Pender,” but she should have warned It’s fortunate that Kim is not a with a grain of salt, and come up to readers that at least part of her little seasonal employee of Copper Sky, or Pender for a visit. column is pure fi ction. one might suspect ulterior motives. Myrtle Winchester Kim claims that Java Docks is Oh, wait… she is. Kleindale now closed on Sundays and has short- Bottom line, she paints an un- ened hours the rest of the week. fairly dismal picture of Pender Har- Total Health for Life Are You at Risk for Diabetes? Ladies Only Spa Night! This free program is designed to give you On Thursday March 3 from 6:00 p.m. to information on whether you are pre-diabetic 9:00 p.m., treat yourself to a relaxing or at risk of developing the disease, as well evening of healing treatments, sauna, hot as on nutrition and lifestyle changes. tub and swim along with tantalizing Register for our Presented by Pender Harbour Health refreshments. Admission is $35. programs online Centre staff, Dianne Paulus and Nancy Activity #4403.180. at www.scrd.ca, Mackay, the program is taking place at the by phone at Pender Harbour Pool on February 7, 14 and Fit for Golf 604-885-6866 or 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. This is a six-week program designed to in person at 13639 Participants will be able to take a help golfers improve their game by Sunshine Coast complimentary fitness class at the Pender maximizing their fitness. Wednesdays, Highway, Harbour Aquatic and Fitness Centre. March 9 to April 20, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:15 Madeira Park. Pre-registration is required. Activity a.m. Admission is $85. Activity #4400.180. #4402.180. Check out our ongoing fitness programs Martial Arts Valentine’s Day Swim Aquafit, Gentle Waves (for those with joint For ages 7-11 years. Monday February 14, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 or arthritis issues), Boot Camp, Mix it Up, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. p.m. Two can swim for the price of one! FAB (50 and beyond, ladies only), Tone from February 8 to and Tighten, Fat Blast Cardio Sculpt, March 15. Splashin Sneakers and Snacks Step Interval, Bent into Shape, Move Friday, February 18 is a Pro-D day. Send strong, move Fit (for Seniors). your kids to the pool from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. for some fun. Admission is $2. TOTAL HEALTH FOR LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT

February 2011 Page 13 GRAHAM’S GROUNDWORK Graham forced to take an unwanted Christmas holiday By Eric Graham up on the fl oor of my darkened house. it off the counter and phone my neigh- SCRD Director, Sometime during the daylight bor across the street for help and I also Area A hours I must have collapsed with no phoned 911 for an ambulance. warning. I understand from the doctor that For those I woke up hours later, sweating I experienced what is known as a si- who haven’t profusely, having a hard time breath- lent heart attack — no chest pains etc. heard, I have ing and not able to get up. In most cases, if one does not get been on medical I didn’t know why but I knew I medical attention within four hours leave since before Christmas. was in trouble. the body starts to shut down. My alternate director, Barrie It was after 11 p.m. when I was While passed out on the fl oor my Wilbee, has taken my place on the able to crawl to the kitchen and reach lungs fi lled with fl uid and my kidneys SCRD board in my absence. the cord to my cell phone charger, pull started shutting down. On the night of Dec. 21 I woke

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AREA A - ADVISORYADVISORY PLANNINPLANNINGGCO COMMITTEEMMITTEE MEETIMEETINGNG TheThe next meetingmeeting of the Egmont/PenderEgmont/Pender Harbour AdvisoryAdvisory PlanningPlanning Commission is on Wednesday,Wednesday, FebruaryFebruary 23 at 7:00 p.m.atp.m.at Pender Harbour HighHigh School,School, Room 107. MEETINGSNGS AT AT 19751975 FIELDFIELD ROAD RO

Infrastructure Services Committee SCRD STRATEGIC PLAN PENDER HARBOUR LANDFILL February 3 at 1:30 p.m. The updated SCRD Strategic Plan is now WINTER HOURS available. The Strategic Plan focuses on Monday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday 8:30 Planning and Development Services three key strategic directions and identifies a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday 8:30 Committee three overarching principles that will guide a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays and statutory holidays from Thanksgiving to February 10 at 1:30 p.m. decisions within the organization. Visit www.scrd.ca to view the Strategic Plan. Easter weekends.

Regular Board EGMONT/PENDER HARBOUR TRANSIT February 10 at 7:30 p.m. GETTING AWAY FROM IT ALL HAS The Egmont/Pender Harbour Transit service NEVER BEEN EASIER! operates on Wednesdays and Saturdays as Round 2 Budget Review With the Sunshine Coast’s most popular a pilot project. Please go to www.scrd.ca, February 10 at 9:00 a.m. cross country skiing and snowshoeing area, under services for details on routing, February 11 and 14 at 9:30 a.m. Dakota Ridge truly offers something for schedules and fares. everyone! With varied and beautiful Community Services Committee snowshoe trails, regularly groomed cross February 24 at 1:30 p.m. country ski trails, family friendly facilities, and helpful volunteers, your visit and escape to this winter paradise will be a Regular Board magical experience. Go to www.scrd.ca February 24 at 7:30 p.m. (Dakota Ridge), or phone 604-885-6802 to For more information: find out how you can experience nature 1975 Field Road, Sechelt, B.C. V0N 3A1 Policing Committee close to home. T: 604-885-6800 F: 604-885-7909 February 28 at 9:00 a.m. Office hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. www.scrd.ca Transportation Committee February 28 at 10:30 a.m.

Page 14 Harbour Spiel GRAHAM’S GROUNDWORK

They were able to stabilize me at Also my family came through mend, not wanting to dwell on what St. Mary’s and as soon as a bed be- when I needed them and so did my could have happened but on the suc- came available they transferred me by friends, neighbours and the other cesses of my recovery and the future. helicopter to St. Paul’s, known for its SCRD directors and staff. Cheers. world class cardiac unit. The visits I received (not just at Christmas Day was just another St. Mary’s but St. Paul’s), the phone regular day at St. Paul’s and I received calls and the cards are too numerous the full treatment while scheduled for to mention and all I can say is a sin- Feeling sore, tired, achy? surgery. cere thank you to all. How good do you want to feel? It was found out that I had a Because I live in a small com-  70-per-cent restriction in my left ante- munity away from a lot of services, MASSAGE/ORTHO-BIONOMY THERAPY rior artery which became blocked and my sister and brother were concerned For acute and chronic pain, and rejuvenation caused the heart attack. about how I would do on my own. CONSULTATION/HERBAL REMEDIES The blockage was opened and a While they were settling me in • Cold/Flu Remedies • Herbal Cleansing Kits • Weight Loss Programs • Body/Bath Care Products stent was inserted. back home, the volunteers were set- • Hormone Balancing • Gift Baskets/Certifi cates After a few days of recovery ting up a Life Line and Linda Curtiss • Stress Management in intensive care I was moved to the and her group of volunteers delivered WWendieendie MMilner:ilner: 6604-883-936104-883-9361 ward for a few more days. the fi rst of my Healthy Meals — with By the day after New Year’s, I no salt, of course. 883-1165 was released to my sister’s care. Throughout that fi rst day back, After being released from hospi- a constant parade of well-wishers RECYCLING & tal it was my brother in-law’s job to visited me and now my family knows BOTTLE DEPOT tell me that my dog Daisy Mae passed what a great a community we all live ONE-STOP CONVENIENCE away on Christmas night. in. Regular Hours: Multi-material So, that was my Christmas of Sometimes we take it for granted Sun. 10 am-2pm Recycling & 2010. and don’t realize how lucky we are. Mon. Tue. Thur. Beverage Container Refund Centre I am glad to be back and on the Fri. / Sat. 8:30am -4pm Hwy. 101 and I am now at home in recovery Closed Wednesday Menacher Rd. mode. Barrie Wilbee is doing an out- standing job down at Wilson Creek in 1RZRIIHULQJVHUYLFHLQ0DGHLUD3DUN my absence. :HGQHVGD\VE\DSSRLQWPHQWRQO\ I have been told by my doc- ¾ Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages ¾ Powers of Attorney tor (who took my driver’s licence ¾ Manufactured Home Transfers and Loans ¾ Representation Agreements away for at least six weeks) that there ¾ Ships Transfers and Mortgages ¾ Business Asset Transfers should be no regional district business ¾ Easements and Covenants ¾ Certified Copies ¾ Subdivisions of Land ¾ Commissioner of Oaths for me until at least Feb. 15. ¾ Contracts for Purchase/Sale of Land ¾ Authentication of Foreign Documents At that time they will reassess ¾ Wills Preparation ¾ Travel Letters my medical progress. 7UDF\'3DUNHU1RWDU\3XEOLF I must say, from my recent experience, I am glad that I live in B.C. The medical attention from the B.C. Ambulance crews, the doctors and staff at St. Mary’s and St. Paul’s was top-notch and it’s because of it &DOOWRERRN\RXUDSSRLQWPHQW that I’m still around.

February 2011 Page 15 OBITUARY Robi Fay Petraschuk JUNE 24. 1936 – NOV. 15, 2010 Robina Fay Petraschuk passed there the young family grew. away peacefully with her family by A daughter was born while they her side on Nov. 15, 2010. operated a horse-riding business, Born in Darlington, Durham shingle mill and farm. County, England, she emigrated to Always a supporter of the arts, Vancouver when she was 14, leaving Robi was busy with the dances, va- a life of dancing, ballet and diving riety shows, May Day and caring for competitions. her family. She thrived in Vancouver and in There were more good times than her new life in Canada. bad and Robi always kept a positive When she was in her early 20s loving spirit. she worked in ﬁ nance, fell in love and Around 1978, Robi and a dedi- married William (Bill) Petraschuk. cated group of volunteers spearheaded The young couple started their the Pender Harbour Aquatic Centre. married life in Deep Cove and soon Robi taught hundreds of kids and had three young boys. adults the joy of swimming and ﬁ t- On a holiday visit to Pender Har- ness. bour they fell in love with a property During this time, she also fos- where Robi’s mother, Beni, was stay- tered many teenagers as most of her ing as a guest with her friends George family had nearly grown up and began and Ivy Southwell. lives of their own. Now known as Malaspina Bill passed away in 1987 and Ranch, it was purchased in 1962 and Robi carried on. She was an amazing mother, grandmother, friend and loved everyone dearly. She was always looking after people. She ran the Malaspina Ranch Bed and Breakfast where good stories were told over a large breakfast and chuckled about all day. She was there when you needed her and inspired people with a positive attitude and her zest for life. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. She was a strong and determined lady and one of the pioneers featured in the Women of Pender Harbour book. A celebration of Robi’s life was held at the Pender Harbour Legion on Dec. 5.

Page 16 Harbour Spiel OBITUARY Helen Edwardson BRIAN’S MAY 25, 1923 – DEC. 18, 2010 ROOFING LTD. Helen Edwardson passed away Our specialty is residential reroofing suddenly on Dec. 18 of complications WITH A LOCAL CREW TO SERVE YOUR NEEDS. from pneumonia at St. Paul’s Hospital with family at her side. We love Born in the Fraser Valley, Helen roofi ng! moved to Pender Harbour as a young girl. She married Robert “Albert” Edwardson and loved being the wife of a ﬁ sherman. She travelled the B.C. Coast ex- Licensed & insured tensively as well as other parts. WCB covered Survived by sons Norman (Di- Leak repairs etta) and Rae (Lorna), daughters Free estimates Dorell (Hugh) and April (Chad), 16 Serving the Sunshine Coast since 1992 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, sister Florence Kane, brother Bob (604) 885-4660 Duncan, stepfather Karl Jensen and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 67 years, Albert and and her son Bob Edwardson. There will be no service by request. The family will hold a private celebration of life.

Nancy Marion Lee MAY 27, 1935 – JAN. 17, 2011 Nancy Lee was the daughter of the late Olas and Helen Lee of Pender Harbour and passed away on Jan. 17 in Nanaimo General Hospital. Nancy was the youngest child of Olas and Helen and predeceased by her parents, her brother Robert O. Lee, sisters Norma, Patricia, and Leona, foster parents Robert L. and Eileen Grifﬁ th of Egmont, and her daughters Cathy and Cindy. Nancy is survived by her sons, Stanley, Robert and Patrick Brown, their wives, her foster sisters and brothers, grandchildren and other family members. Nancy will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

February 2011 Page 17 CLASS ADS

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FOR RENT LOST WANTED • Madeira Park: One bedroom cot- • Misplaced Gucci eyeglasses in • The Pender Harbour Lions Club tage in Bargain Harbour. N/S, $500. case labelled with name and phone hall renovation project needs a wash- Available Nov. 1. Malaspina Realty number (Rita Zotoff). Please return er/dryer set, a full size fridge, wood- and Property Management. (604) 741- if found. (604) 883-2459. stove, 36” outside door, interior doors 0720. and bifolds, ﬂ ooring, curtains and a kitchen sterilizer. If you can help, PERSONALS please contact Neale at 883-3693. FOR SALE • Looking for Gerry (or Jerry?). • Washer/dryer. Quality older model I don’t know how to spell it but I WORK WANTED in perfect working condition. $50. know I like it. Call me. Taryn (604) • Knees ripped in your favourite (604) 883-0770. 605-3285. jeans? Update that Chanel suit? For repairs, alterations, re-fashioning HOUSING WANTED WANTED and custom sewing, call Billy. (604) • Mature Madeira Park couple • Free pickup of unwanted cars, bat- 865-0640. undergoing messy home renova- teries or scrap metal of any kind. tion looking for alternative housing. Call Curt (604) 740-7287. Short-term rental (Jan. to March) or house sitting opportunity welcome. Carolyn 1(604) 916-3667. HARBOUR SEALS Your Community Free! APPROVALS or DISAPPROVALS! Police Station Send to: [email protected]. Include your full name and a telephone number for conﬁ rmation. Located behind the community hall (Please keep them short/concise.) in Madeira Park.

Open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 Harbour Seals of Approval to p.m. to help with criminal record checks, A Harbour full of Seals to all special occasion liquor licences, inquiries Harbour Publishing for their ongo- those who took part in the annual about lost/found items and general coming and generous support over the Carol Cruise. In particular the Coast munity information. years to our fundraising efforts. Guard Auxiliary, Charlie Park, Andrea Curtiss Linda Szabados, Harry and Mau- A monthly meeting is held on the ﬁ rst Serendipity Preschool Thursday of each month. If local citizens or reen Luck, Aurelia Grimpard, businesses have concerns, this is the time Child Care Centre Doris Farrand , Richard Frappier, to address your issues. Marilyn Goertsen and Wilma and Our sincere gratitude to the Klas- Bill Thompson who started the Carol The ofﬁ ce is staffed by volunteers, requir- sens, staff and patrons of the Grass- ing approximately 6 to 8 hours/month. Cruises 49 years ago. Including the hopper Pub and the entire Pender Iona C, 14 boats were beautifully New volunteers are always welcome — Harbour Community for their sup- decorated and much enjoyed by those start the New Year by joining our group. port, generosity and encouragement who saw them. during our son Tyler’s illness. We are Linda Pearson For further information, humbled and grateful. please contact Pat: P. H. Power and Sail Squadron Jim, Johen Lemieux & Family (604) 883-0552.

Page 18 Harbour Spiel PHOTOHISTORY - IRVINES LANDING CIRCA 1950S

Lee family postcard collection

Irvines Landing had already been the centre of commerce in Pender Harbour for 70 years before the photo for this postcard was taken sometime in the 1950s. Note the inscription “Irving’s Landing” proving that even back then, folks spelled the name as it’s often pronounced.

February 2011 Page 19 SPIEL ARCHIVES J.M.J.’s ‘The Solberg Sisters’ (Harbour Spiel, May 2003) By J.M.J. I climbed the hill and found three “Sure am glad you brought me buildings. One was a derelict house, some groceries. I didn’t get a deer OOriginally published in the the roof collapsed. this year — they were up too high for HHarbour Spiel, May 2003 The second was a derelict house me. I’m out of meat except for a goat ((Continued from Jan. 2011) with most of the roof still on and carcass I found frozen in the snow, a smoke coming from the chimney. The cougar had got it. The meat was still Thehb boat trip to Minnie Solberg’s third was a shed of sorts that had been good and that’s what I’m eating.” was a tough one. turned into a barn for chickens and She looked down at my boat and, I crossed Jervis Inlet in a storm, rabbits in small pens. still grinning from ear to ear, said, ran into fog, hit a log, got lost, and A little creek fl owed by the “Steep hill, eh?” generally made a fool of myself. corner of the main house and a dip- “Yeh, sure is, Minnie,” I agreed. It had been many years since I’d per pan hung from a bush. I used it “How are we going to get the been to the Solberg dock and there to have a drink of the creek water and stuff up? There must be 500 pounds were some changes to the shoreline thought about how sweet water tasted of it.” from logging that threw me off. without chlorine when a voice said, “I “I have an all-terrain vehicle,” I was surprised to see smoke didn’t expect you so early.” she said, adding, coming from up on shore and bin- In the doorway stood Minnie. “If I can get it going.” oculars showed what I had not seen She was medium height, long silver- I looked down the hill towards before — an old house up on the hill. and-black hair and twinkling eyes in a the dock and said, “No road.” It had to be Minnie. There were ruddy face. She laughed no other houses in the foggy, rain- In truth, given a red suit and hat “Road’s round back,” she said. speckled bay. she could have been Santa Claus. I “You take the boat to the point, The same dock was there, in the learned later that she was about 71 or use the forestry dock and I’ll bring the same disrepair, so I tethered to a spike 72 years old. truck ’round — but fi rst have some and started up the conglomeration of Her callused hands were thick coffee.” logs and planks to shore. with muscle and tendon, the nails also She disappeared into the house There was about a foot of snow thick and cracked from years of hard and I followed. The heat and the and it was slippery. work. wood smoke smell told me there was There were three old boats, The slope of her shoulders, heavy a stove to my right (it was so dark I cartopper-sized, tied to the dock. with muscle, said much about her way couldn’t see a thing). Two were full of water, the third of life. Minnie used a fl ashlight to locate covered with an old tarp. Her huge thighs bulged beneath the coffee pot and poured two steam- That one had an outboard en- her wool pants and she wore two or ing cups of black liquid. gine under a green garbage bag, three three shirts, a couple of sweaters and a She opened a little door to a sweaters and an old overcoat. I found logger’s jacket. cooler hanging out of the wall onto out it hadn’t run since midsummer, I knelt for a second dipper of the porch and retrieved a can of Pa- “but there’s a fella coming to fi x it.” water and she grinned, cifi c milk. There was a jar of lumpy sugar on the table and she spooned enough MADEIRA MARINA (1980) LTD. of it into her coffee to sweeten 10 Sales & Service John Deere Marine cups. most makes Mercury Outboards I did the same. You could have 40-Ton Marine Ways Mercruiser fl oated a horseshoe in that coffee. It was almost as thick as tar, and tasted Certified Mechanics Volvo Penta 12930 MADEIRA PARK RD. about the same. No... tar tastes better. Saltwater Licences Honda Outboards Beside Madeira Park gvmnt. float Then a collie-type dog jumped Well-stocked FAX 883-9250 2 hp thru Marine Store CALL 883-2266 225 hp up on me. It was clean, friendly, and Page 20 Harbour Spiel SPIEL ARCHIVES above all quiet, obviously well-cared A turned ankle, a broken hip... goods as if they weighed 20 pounds, for. You can tell a lot about a person It wasn’t age that slowed Minnie, not 50, and in no time the trailer was from their dog. it was caution. loaded, with the alfalfa on top. As my eyes adjusted to the lack After a little trouble Minnie got Now I could surprise Minnie of light, I saw that the place was the ATV going and said, “There’s with a little Christmas gift. incredibly cluttered with old tin cans, a trailer, I’ll get it, you move your We keep chickens at our cabin wrappers, boat.” at Pender and I had loaded one of my newspapers, I started best hens into a box and onto the boat. boxes, maga- off down the Bergliot had told me that a zines and hill, pleased wildcat had killed one of Minnie’s furniture. It with my good hens and she was surprised and very was a mess. luck. Hauling pleased with the gift. The chicken Our cof- all that stuff took the place of honour on top of the fee fi nished, up the hill load on the trailer, strapped down with I reminded would have a bungee cord. Minnie of the been hard She thanked me, simply and reason for work. sincerely, and I left. my visit and I took Next day Bergie phoned to chat, mentioned the my boat ending our conversation with, fog and my around the “Minnie likes you. Will you go worries for the point and back up with some more stuff and return trip. found a good maybe bring her some goats I have?” Using solid forestry I did go back up, not once but the fl ashlight dock with a several times, once with my son who again, she steel gangway put his hand to many things, fi xing found her and started them quickly and well. gloves and we to unload the Each time the boat was loaded stepped out- freight onto with things Minnie needed. Once we side into the the gangway; took Bergie, but the truth is that they blinding snow. Bergliot Solberg it meant Min- didn’t get along at all — both were Without a word she led me to a large nie had only about 10 feet to carry it too independent. canvas-covered object and unlashed to place it in her trailer. Minnie and Bergie were “moun- the tarp to reveal a surprisingly new Minnie had the stuff in the trailer tain men,” skilled at what they did, ATV with huge, cleated tires and a almost as fast as I could unload it unusual in their manner and dress, and sensible seat in which she carefully from my boat. very rare in any country. placed herself. She handled the cases of canned I was lucky to get to know them. She moved slowly and deliberately, almost robotically, giving the impression of being musclebound. Area A Seniors’ Housing It gave a sense of her great inde- pendence, of her self-reliance. Outreach Healthy Meal Program If you’re alone, without help, you can’t rush things. One false stroke with an axe and you can bleed to Donations gratefully accepted for the Area A Seniors’ Housing Project death. A slip with a knife can cause Abbeyfield House untold hardship as it heals, and there’s always a risk of infection. Call Linda Curtiss (604) 883-2819 or Anky Drost (604) 883-0033.

February 2011 Page 21 HOME PAGE Trying to gain perspective by examining other real estate markets By Alan Stewart Darlene Fowlie

I’m always staggered by the differences in real estate values within the Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver. I can certainly understand a wide range of values throughout the country due to various climatic conditions, population sizes and natural resources but the swings of value between the outlying areas of Metro Vancouver and the city itself are unbelievable. Recently my partner Dave and I headed off for a four-hour lunch meeting with a group of 18 top-notch Real- tors working throughout the Lower Mainland, Squamish, Whistler, Van- couver Island and the Sunshine Coast. It’s been a year or so since our last meeting but we always come away refreshed with new ideas and a better understanding of what’s hap- pening outside of our local market. By far the most enlightening bit of information we picked up at this meeting was the enormous impact mainland Chinese buyers are having on very specifi c areas of Richmond and Vancouver, particularly Kerrisdale and Vancouver’s West Side. Certain areas of South Surrey and Delta are also being impacted. But Burnaby, New Westminster, the North Shore, Squamish/Whis- tler and the Sunshine Coast… not so much. Then, without warning, prices $1,150,000 with multiple offers com- Anne Piche, a Realtor with Sut- on the street began to escalate with ing in over the asking price. ton Group – Seafair Realty, described demand being driven by Chinese buy- That’s nearly a 50-per-cent rise a Richmond home which languished ers who thought the prices “too good in four months. on the market for months in 2010. to be true.” Marty Pospischil, a West Side The home fi nally sold in Septem- Now in January, only four Realtor working with Dexter Associ- ber after a number of price reductions months after her challenging sale, the ates Realty describes similar bidding for $760,000. house across the street was listed at wars in Kerrisdale where a 50-foot Page 22 Harbour Spiel HOME PAGE lot will attract interest so long as it’s ational and retirement areas are, like priced under $1.5 million and a rare Pender Harbour, still waiting for their 66-foot lot can fetch in the range of $2 markets to get back on their feet. million. While early indicators for 2011 As an example, Marty recently would suggest that we’re in for a more sold a 1937 “character bungalow” robust market than 2008 and 2009 and on a 50-foot by 130-foot lot with a more stabilized market than 2010, “unobstructed mountain views” for sellers and Realtors alike can’t help $1,875,000. but be envious of those homeowners It had carpet, older oak trim, and Realtors who are realizing huge plywood kitchen cabinets and a con- profi ts as a result of this pheomenon. Image courtesy of Marty Pospischil verted attic space which has been My big question is, where is the One might think the heated market sheathed with press board. In other seller going? that sparked a bidding war to push up the selling price for this modest 1937 words, a fi xer-upper at best. Where will they reinvest that bungalow to $1.875 million would extend According to the tax roll, the $1,875,000 nest egg? to the Sunshine Coast. property sold to its previous owner If they want to stay in Vancouver, in 1984 for $174,500 and the City of they will have to reinvest much of it Vancouver notes that the house had into their next home purchase. tions and asking prices are starting to “signifi cantly improved” in 1950. But, if they were to move to fall in line with market expectations. If the quality of homes isn’t the Sunshine Coast they could buy a Others are hanging on to expec- what’s driving these markets, what is? beautiful high-end home, take a trip tations set in 2007 and 2008 which According to the Realtors in- around the world, pay for their kids’ are, particularly in the bare land mar- volved, the criteria for these buyers college education and wedding while ket, distant memories. are “the fi nest schools and universi- still investing what’s left in an RRSP I was once told by a retired ties for their children, easy access to supplement their retirement plans. Pender Harbour Realtor that our local to the airport and amenities, and a Seems too good to be true. market is the fi rst hit and the last to neighbourhood populated with other While the Sunshine Coast may recover in an economic downturn, but mainland Chinese immigrants and be in for a longer recovery than the at the end of the day we are able to owners.” rest of the Greater Vancouver market, live the life that most people can only While Madeira Park Elemen- we are starting to see light at the end dream of. tary and Pender Harbour Secondary of the tunnel. And for that, I’m truly thankful. School are of course second to none, Sellers are coming to the realiza- Please send any suggestions for the Sunshine Coast likely won’t be tion that the downturn has had an ef- future columns to alan@sunshine- attracting mainland Chinese buyers fect on their real estate values and are coasthomes.com. soon based on the other criteria. making necessary corrections. 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AUTO REPAIRS & SERVICE • Pender Harbour Diesel ...... 883-2616 1-800-460-0619 Security • Savings • Solutions –that’s our policy– Craig Minaker, home office...... 883-0616 B………….... BACKHOE • Glenn’s Backhoe Services ...... 883-2840 GardenG Bay GB PLUMBINGP & HEATING BEAUTY SALONS • Freedom Spa - Mobile & Home Based Day Spa .....885-8368

BUILDING SUPPLIES • RONA Home Centre ...... 883-9551 Bruce Hayter • Gibsons Building Supplies ...... 885-7121 (604)604-220-1720604 -989-3484220-1720

WOODSHED C………….... CARPET CLEANERS 5” CONTINUOUS GUTTERS • Brighter Side Carpet Cleaning ...... 883-2060 Bruno Côté 5150 Elliot Road CONCRETE Garden Bay • Rob Saunders Concrete Placing & Finishing...... 885-1307 • Swanson’s Ready-Mix Ltd...... 883-1322 Phone/Fax: 883-0230 • Cell: 989-1520 E-mail: [email protected]

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CONSTRUCTION • Coast Siding and Windows ...... 883-0630 G………….... GENERAL STORE D………….... • Bathgate General Store, Resort & Marina ...... 883-2222 • Oak Tree Market ...... 883-2411 DINING • Crossroad Grill ...... 883-9976 GUTTERS • Harbour Pizza ...... 883-2543 • Woodshed (Gutters) ...... 883-0230 • LaVerne’s Grill ...... 883-1333 • Legion 112 Galley ...... 883-2235 • Inlets Restaurant ...... 883-3667 • Triple Bs ...... 883-9655 H………….... HARDWARE DOCK & RAMP CONSTRUCTION • RONA Home Centre ...... 883-9551 • Garden Bay Marine Services ...... 883-2722 HOME MAINTENANCE SERVICES DRYWALL • P.S.I. Home Services ...... 883-2801 • Precise Painting & Plaster ...... 883-3693 HOT TUBS E………….... • Harbour Hot Tubs ...... 883-9929 ELECTRICIANS • BG Clerx Electric ...... 883-2684 K………….... • L.A. Electric ...... 883-9188 KAYAKING • Westcoast Wilderness Lodge ...... 883-3667 F………….... FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS L………….... • S.C. Credit Union, Pender Harbour ...... 883-9531 LANDSCAPING & GARDENING • Alligator Landscaping ...... 740-6733

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PROPANE • Superior Propane...... 1-877-873-7467 M…………... • Tyee Propane...... 1-800-567-1131 MOBILE HOMES • Glenbrook Homes ...... 883-0234 PUBS • Backeddy Pub ...... 883-3614 • Garden Bay Pub ...... 883-2674 MOVIE & DVD RENTAL • Coast Video ...... 883-1331 R………….... O…………... REAL ESTATE • Prudential Sussex ...... 883-9525 OFFICE SUPPLIES • Re/Max Oceanview ...... 883-9212 • Coast Video/Wet-Coast Computers ...... 883-1331

ROOFING P………….... • Kleindale Rooﬁ ng ...... 883-9303 PAINTING • Precise Painting & Plaster ...... 883-3693 S…………..... SANDBLASTING PETS • West Coast Sandblasting ...... 740-6923 • Harbour Pet Food and Supplies ...... 883-0561

SEPTIC DISPOSAL PHYSIOTHERAPY • AAA Peninsula Septic Tank Pumping Service ...... 885-7710 • Paul Cuppen ...... 740-6728

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Hello John,

I have a sensitive dog that is possi- bly fear aggressive. Unfortunately, he escapes from our yard to chase children on bikes and terriﬁ es them. We are vigilant about watching him but all it takes is a quick escape when someone is at the door and he’s out. We are considering an electronic fence to prevent him from leaving our yard but I’m concerned it would make his fear aggression worse? Also, he is extremely sensitive to pain/discomfort. Is there a gentle electronic fence that might work for him? A suitable physical fence is not possible at this point.

Thanks so much, Mary

Hi Mary,

I don’t know what you mean about a “gentle” electronic fence. its attention. ily as he’s blowing you off now when I don’t know of any that gently It’s more of a demand, otherwise it comes to staying on property. whispers a request in the dog’s ear for the dog would blow them off as read- They do have various level set- tings available so that the right match can be found to warn a dog away from Something to Squirrel away? the boundary. Not too much and not too little. SECURE, HEATED SELF‐STORAGE to 5x10 ft. It depends entirely on the indi- Central Madeira Park, next to Speed Bump Alley vidual dog. I encourage anyone thinking of SQUIRREL STORAGE using this type of equipment to feel the stimulation the dog is going to LARRY & LINDA CURTISS feel. CALL 883-2040 Personally, on the lowest levels I Page 28 Harbour Spiel PET TALK can’t feel it. kind with your dog I’d look at train- Fencing in any form would only At higher levels I feel what I ing. be backup. perceive as a tingle identical to the First the basics — come, heel Regards, stimulation I’ve felt from the TENS and stay. John Wade machine used for nerve stimulation at Then proceed to the basics my chiropractor. around low-level distractions before e-mail John at: johnwade@john- Similarly, the intensity changes moving on to training his behaviour to wade.ca or visit his website at www. from my feeling indifferent, to aware, ignore things he likes to chase. johnwade.ca to attentive, to you don’t have to tell me twice. It really seems to vary from per- Refresh your look with Botox son to person and dog to dog. The bottom line is you have to You feel energetic, invigorated and confi dent, but how you look take the time to ﬁ nd the level that does may not match how you feel. Botox cosmetic can help by making you the job without doing harm. look more refreshed and relaxed. It shouldn’t be too hard. Next to tooth whitening, Botox injections are the most common As the dog is taught to under- cosmetic procedure in the world. Th e injectable treatment derived stand that the stimulation is a con- from a purifi ed protein relaxes the muscles that cause wrinkles. It can sequence for getting too close to the be used on the frown lines between the eyebrows, the horizontal lines fence, they are also learning that an that run across the forehead, and the crow’s feet around the outer eyes. audio warning will go off before hand. Th e result is a more relaxed and refreshed appearance. Treatment is quick and easy. No sedation or local anesthetic is required, you can I don’t get as worked up about oft en have it done over lunch and involves a few tiny injections to the the use of electronics in dog training face with no recovery time. and containment as some because I’ve You may be asking why would I chose a dentist to administer found that, like most tools, they’re Botox? Dentists have extensive training with the anatomy of the head only as good as the knowledge or ig- and neck as well as the facial features. As dentists, we are medical norance that go into operating them. professionals giving injections to these areas every day in a safe and In the case of electronic fences, I professional environment. Botox might be thought of as only a wrinkle treatment, but it has get concerned when they’re used as a been in use for over 20 years shortcut — which I think is what you for the eff ective treatment of may have in mind. many medical conditions. In Your problem isn’t that you have fact, it’s been approved for a dog you want to keep in his yard for medical use in Canada and in his own safety. more than 75 countries for 20 It’s that you want to keep him in diff erent medical applications. a yard for others’ safety because he is aggressive. Contact our friendly offi ce The fence might be a solution to staff today and schedule a free how I’d approach this issue but while consultation. the fence might solve your problem, it won’t necessarily solve your dog’s problem if he still has issues with kids or kids on bikes. I’d rather you dealt with the agi- tation he feels in those scenarios. 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A story to keep in mind the next time you are about to repeat a rumour or spread gossip:

n ancient Greece (469 - 399 BC), Socrates was “No, on the contrary...” Iwidely lauded for his wisdom. One day an acquain- “So,” Socrates continued, “You want to tell me some- tance ran up to him excitedly and said, “Socrates, do you thing about Diogenes that may be bad, even though you’re know what I just heard about Diogenes?” not certain it’s true?” “Wait a moment,” Socrates replied, “Before you tell The man shrugged, a little embarrassed. Socrates con- me I’d like you to pass a little test. It’s called the Triple tinued, “You may still pass the test though, because there Filter Test.” is a third fi lter, the fi lter of Usefulness. Is what you want to “Triple fi lter?” asked the acquaintance. tell me about Diogenes going to be useful to me?” “That’s right,” Socrates continued, “Before you talk “No, not really.” to me about Diogenes let’s take a moment to fi lter what “Well,” concluded Socrates, “If what you want to tell you’re going to say. The fi rst fi lter is Truth. Have you me is neither True nor Good nor even Useful, why tell it to made absolutely sure that what you are about to tell me is me or anyone at all?” true?” The man was bewildered and ashamed. This is but “No,” the man said, “Actually I just heard about it.” one example of why Socrates was considered a great phi- “All right,” said Socrates, “So you don’t really know losopher and held in such high esteem. if it’s true or not. Now let’s try the second fi lter, the fi lter It also explains why Socrates never found out that of Goodness. Is what you are about to tell me about Dio- Diogenes was shagging his wife. genes something good?”

FEBRUARY ASTROLOGY

AQUARIUS: JAN. 21 - FEB. 18 Relaxation, enjoyment, and pleasure are emphasized for you now. This is not a time to push yourself or be involved in activities that require intense energy. Co-operative, harmonious relationships are more important to you at this time. You feel like socializing and being friendly. Just not as friendly as you were at the company Christmas party.

PISCES: FEB. 19 - MAR. 19 Pisceans have a boundless imagination and a natural aptitude for acting. They are sympathetic, highly tolerant and incurable ro- mantics. Pisceans are often religious or mystical. Of all the astrological signs, Pisces make the best lovers. Get with one.

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February 2011 Page 31 LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS ORGANIZATIONS DIRECTORY ORGANIZATIONS • P. H. Aquatic Centre Society ...... 885-6866 • Blues Society ...... 883-2642 • Bridge Club ...... 883-2633 P. H. WILDLIFE SOCIETY • Chamber of Commerce, P. H. & Egmont...... 883-2561 Docks, boats, and salt water — if you are interested • Christ the Redeemer Church ...... 883-1355 in learning how our harbour works and about the function • Coast Guard Auxiliary, Unit 61 ...... 883-2572 and duties of a harbour master, come to a talk given by our • Community Club, Egmont ...... 883-9206 • Community Club, Pender Harbour ...... 741-5840 local harbour master, Ian McNee. Ian will outline the du- • Community Policing ...... 883-2026 ties and responsibilities of his job. He is very interested in • Community School Society ...... 883-2826 all aspects of harbour and marine health and to that end he • Egmont & District Volunteer Fire Department ...... 883-2555 • GRIPS (Recycling Society) ...... 883-1165 has attended several conservation conferences. He is also • Garden Bay Sailing Club ...... 883-2689 actively involved in reintroducing herring to Pender Har- • Gardening Club ...... 883-0295 bour. His talk will take place 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at the • P. H. Golf Club ...... 883-9541 • Guides, Brownies, etc...... 883-2819 Pender Harbour High School. There is no charge, every- • Harbour Artists ...... 883-2807 one is welcome, and refreshments will be served. • Harbourside Friendships (Thur. 10:30 -1 p.m.) ...... 883-9766 The Pender Harbour Wildlife Society will hold their • Health Centre Society ...... 883-2764 • Health Centre Auxiliary ...... 883-0522 annual general meeting following the presentation. • InStitches (1st Monday, 11 a.m., PH Health Centre) ...883-0748 • Iris Griffi th Centre ...... 883-9201 P. H. WOMEN’S CONNECTION • Lions Club, Egmont ...... 883-9463 On Feb. 8. the Pender Harbour Women’s Connec- • Lions Club, Pender Harbour (1st & 3rd Tues.) ...... 883-1361 • P. H. Garden Club ...... 883-9415 tion will host members from the Pender Harbour Paddling • P. H. Hiking Club (8:30 am, Mon. & Wed.) ...... 883-2930 Society who will give a presentation called “Dragontini • P. H. Living Heritage Society ...... 883-0748 Dragons: Insights into Paddling.” Do wear something • P. H. Music Society (bookings) ...... 883-9749 • P. H. Paddling Society ...... 883-3678 red to this gathering, as we will hold our 11th anniversary • P. H. Volunteer Fire Dept (Wed. evening) ...... 883-9270 celebration following the presentation. • Pender Harbour Choir (7:00 pm Tues) ...... 883-9749 The Feb. 22 gathering is called “New Frontiers in • Piecemakers (quilters, 1st & 3rd Wed. 9:30 a.m.) ...... 883-9209 • Power & Sail Squadron (2nd Wed. Legion)...... 883-0444 Dentistry” featuring Dr. Lisa Virkela and Dr. Robert Hynd • Red Balloon Parent & Tot drop-in ...... 885-5881 who will bring us up to date with current advancements • Reading Centre Society ...... 883-2983 including teeth whitening and Botox. • Rotary Club (noon Fri. Garden Bay Pub) ...... 883-2544 • Royal Cdn Legion 112 ...... 883-2235 Both gatherings will be at the P. H. School of Music • Skookumchuck Heritage Society...... 883-9994 in Madeira Park. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. and gatherings • St. Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary (2nd Wed.,1:30 p.m.) .....883-2563 are from 10 a.m. until noon. As always members, non- • Seniors’ Housing Society (3rd Thur.) ...... 883-0704 members and drop-ins are welcome. • Serendipity Preschool ...... 883-2316 • Suncoast Players ...... 883-9277 • TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly)...... 883-3639 EGMONT MONDAY NIGHT RECREATION • VITAL First Aid and Safety Training Centre...... 885-0804 Monday night is family recreation night at the • Wildlife Society (3rd Tues. PHSS) ...... 883-9853 • Women’s Cancer Support ...... 883-9708 Egmont Community Hall. Starting at 6 p.m. are activities • Women’s Connection (2nd & 4th Tue.) ...... 883-9313 for children of all ages. Hosted by Russ and Dani, this is • Women’s Outreach Services ...... 741-5246 an evening of enjoyment every Monday night this winter. Table tennis, foosball, basketball, cards, puzzles, and board games will be available. Pizza and pop will also be available. At 8 p.m. the hockey team will take over the hall for NEW! a lively game of fl oor hockey. They will clear the fl oor, set up the goals and let the sweat fl ow. Russel and Rory host. There will be a small entry fee to help cover the costs of OOfffi cece suppliessupplies • InkInk • PhotocopiesPhotocopies heating the hall. Of 604 883 1331 CERTIFIED TECHNICIAN www.wet-coast.com Page 32 Harbour Spiel PENDER GOLF Scrambling to avoid winter hazards on the golf course By Jan Watson to extreme cold and frozen ground. COMING EVENTS Here we are WINTER HAZARDS Make a note on your calendar for again in another year. Don’t forget to phone ahead as the Valentine Scramble on Saturday My goodness, where there could frost delays. Feb. 12. does the time go? Also please respect the course Tee off time will be 1 p.m. Sign Once again when tee off mats and temporary up sheet will be in the restaurant or Mother Nature is greens are in effect. Winter rates are in phone 604-883-9541. throwing all sorts of things at us. effect. One day the golf course is green and the next it is white with frost. We just get rid of that and it’s white again. FROM THE 19TH HOLE... There is no doubt Kleindale is just that much further north than Ma- “After all these years, it’s still embarrassing for me to deira Park or Garden Bay. Actually if we really think about play on the American Golf Tour. it and look around we are so lucky to be here in Pender Harbour. “Like the time I asked my caddie for a We might complain but our weather compared to most places is sand wedge and he came back ten min- just great. utes later with a ham on rye.” Once again “Breakfast with Santa” was a big success. The little ones were happy to sit Chi Chi Rodriguez on his knee and say what they wanted for Christmas but a few big people took a turn on his knee too. The kitchen staff put on a won- derful buffet breakfast.

SCRAMBLES . We did get lucky on Dec. 27 with a dry, mild day and were able to hold Fridays: our annual Christmas Scramble. Prime Rib night Five teams participated and we MMembershipembership SSpecialpecial — jjoinoin nnow!ow! were delighted to have visitors from MMembershipembership ffee:ee: $1,250$1,250 plusplus taxtax andand Saskatchewan. Sunday: ppayay nono playingplaying duesdues forfor thisthis year!year!

The scores were all very close Eggs Benny until 3 p.m. SSpecialpecial IIntermediatentermediate but the winners were Merv Oleksyn, MMembershipembership Heather Cranston and Shelley Stunell AAgesges 1919 toto 34:34: FullFull playingplaying privilegesprivileges with 34. fforor $700$700 plusplus taxtax perper yearyear withwith $250$250 Breathing down their necks in WINTER HOURS: hheldeld towardstowards membershipmembership ffee.ee. second place with 35 were Garry Sunday to Wednesday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday to Saturday: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Noble, Carl Rietze and Jan Watson. CCallall thethe golfgolf clubclub forfor fullfull details:details: Unfortunately the New Years 6604-883-954104-883-9541 Day Scramble had to be cancelled due (604)883-9542

February 2011 Page 33 www.p enderharbourhealth.com Please check the website for current hours and information.

NURSING SERVICES – 883-2764 COUNSELLING SERVICES RNs are on duty 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays Siemion Altman – MD Psychiatrist – 885-6101 • Blood tests • ECGs • Injections Geordie Colvin – Drug and alcohol counsellor – 885-8678 • Home Care/Palliative care • Dressings Karl Enright – Psychiatrist – 883-2764 • Blood pressure • Diabetes and Nutrition Counselling Tim Hayward – Adult Mental Health – 883-2764 DENTISTRYY – 883-2997 PHYSICIANS – 883-2344 Dr. Robert Hynd, Dr. Lisa Virkela Drs. Cairns, Farrer, Ingrey, McDowell, Darlene Fowlie – Hygienist & Robinson. • Braces • Cosmetic Dentistry Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm • Restorative Dental Care Consulting • General/family practice by appointment only • Dentures • Surgical Extractions • Please bring your Care Card to all appointments PUBLIC HEALTH – 883-2764 HARBOURR PHYSIOTHERAPY – 740-6728 Laura Brackett, RN, BSN Paul Cuppen, RPT, BSc • Well Baby Clinic • Musculoskeletal Examinations • Child and Adult Immunizations • Sports Injury Treatments **All travel immunizations done in Sechelt • Post-operative Therapy/Home Visits FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER– 883-2764 CHIROPRACTOR – 883-2764 Kimberley MacDougall BA, MSN NP(F) SANE Dr. Blake Alderson, DC • Women and Youth Health Services • Chiropractic care by appointment. • Walk-in patients welcome after 3 p.m. FOOT CARE NURSE – 740-2890 • Home visits available: (604) 885-5850 Sharon Gilchrist-Reed LPN • Foot care nursing MINISTRY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY • Reflexology/Kinesiology DEVELOPMENT: CHILD AND YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH DIETICIAN – 883-2764 Eliane Hamel and Rhonda Jackman, Child and youth Diane Paulus, mental health clinicians available: Registered dietician, Certified diabetes educator • P. H. Clinic Tues. & Wed. afternoon Available every second Wednesday • Mental Health Assessments & Therapy: Children age 0-19 • For more information call: Child & Youth Mental Health Intake (604) 740-8900 or (604) 886-5525

Alcoholics Anonymous meets Monday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. – Everyone welcome. LOAN CUPBOARD: Crutches, walkers, wheelchairs, commodes, raised toilet seats, respiratory nebulizers etc. First-class health care for the people of the Pender Harbour area Page 34 Harbour Spiel HARBOUR HEALTH

By Nancy Mackay, RN CDE

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is the largest charitable funder and advocate for Type 1 diabetes research. Recently I participated in a fun fundraiser and accumulated many facts along the way:

• Type 1 diabetes is an autoim- mune disease that occurs when the pancreas stops producing insulin. • Over 300,000 Canadian adults and children live with Type 1 diabetes. • Most people develop Type 1 diabetes before the age of 30 but it can also occur in older adults. • Diabetes (all kinds) and its complications cost the Canadian econ- omy more than $17.4 billion a year. • Canada has the sixth highest incidence rate of Type 1 diabetes in children 14 years or younger in the world. • Warning signs and symptoms Loverboy whose lead guitarist and • Living with Type 1 diabetes include: extreme thirst, frequent urina- original member Paul Dean has a per- requires approximately 1,460 needles tion, drowsiness or lethargy, increased sonal stake in diabetes research. per year and 2,190 fi nger pokes a year appetite, sudden weight loss for no Dean’s son was diagnosed with to treat blood sugar levels. reason, sudden vision changes, sugar Type 1 diabetes at a very young age • Currently, the only treatment in urine, fruity odour on breath, heavy and since then the band has enthusias- for Type 1 diabetes is replacement or laboured breathing, stupor or un- tically promoted awareness about the insulin. consciousness. disease with great success. • Type 1 diabetes strikes chil- Rockin’ for Research raised over dren and adults suddenly but lasts a The JDRF was founded in 1974 $1 million. lifetime by parents of children with Type 1 The level of commitment of • Type 1 diabetes is not caused diabetes with a mission to fi nd a cure parents, friends and relatives to sup- by eating too much sugar or the wrong for diabetes and associated complica- port research to fi nd a cure is remark- kinds of food. tions through the support of research. able and very encouraging for those • Type 1 diabetes is not caused JDRF Canada is one of six af- of us personally involved with people by being overweight fi liates around the world that include living with this diffi cult disease. • Type 1 diabetes is not the same Australia, Denmark, India, Israel, and For more information on Type as Type 2 diabetes the United Kingdom 1 or other types of diabetes please • Type 1 diabetes does not mean I have been involved with an an- contact the Pender Harbour Health you cannot eat sugar nual fundraising dinner/dance/auction Centre and set up an appointment with • Worldwide, 70,000 children named “Rockin’ for Research” each diabetes educators Nancy Mackay or develop diabetes annually (almost 200 November in Vancouver. Dianne Paulus. children a day) It was hosted by the rock band February 2011 Page 35 IT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED... Wei Hsu: The fi rst non-native Pender Harbourite (Part VII)

Vague recollections have persisted for many years that the first non-native person to live in Pender Harbour was Chinese. Before Charlie Irvine landed here and lent his name to what become Irvines Landing, a family named Hsu arrived in 1873 and settled in a rocky bay tucked in behind the western entrance of Pender Harbour.

The historic events depicted here are loosely based on the author’s own imagination and should not be interpreted as fact — unless it suits the reader to do so.

By Anne Crocker son, the three men retraced Hsu’s panning efforts throughout Anderson Creek. Part VII: (Continued from Jan. 2011) They found nothing except a wealth of timber hidden behind the shoreline. Gold is extremely resistant to weathering Hsu had other reasons to be wary of the log- and when freed from enclosing rocks, is carried gers. downstream as metallic particles consisting of He knew the white man’s system better than “dust,” ﬂ akes, grains or nuggets. most and understood what they were up to. Gold particles in stream deposits are often They’d been snooping around near his home concentrated on or near bedrock, because they and let slip that the beach near Hsu and Lucy’s move downward during high-water periods cabin would be perfect to dump logs. when the entire bed load of sand, gravel, and Hsu feared they intended to return next boulders is agitated. Spring with timber leases in hand and log Fine gold particles collect in depres- the slopes nearby. sions where the stream current slack- At about this same time, move- ens. ments were afoot in Victoria to dis- Concentrations like these are enfranchise the Chinese in British called “pay streaks” and this is Columbia. what Wei Hsu discovered in If it went through, Hsu that pocket of Anderson Creek. knew he wouldn’t be able to Hsu’s gold may have vote or enter certain profes- slowly collected for hundreds sions, none of which he cared or even thousands of years and about. though he was able to scratch But since he’d landed in out a small amount above and Pender Harbour the previous below the spot where Qwuní fall, he’d been considering op- and Smqáma found him that day, tions for pre-empting some land he never came close to equalling of his own and he decided he’d bet- the discovery. ter act soon. And he had help in scouring the He set about staking what he mea- creek bed for further deposits. Wei Hsu, 1861. sured to be 160-acres extending along Despite Hsu swearing his friends the water from what is now Lee’s Bay to secrecy, somehow a Shishalh woman living at past Hotel Lake. Séxwámin heard about his success. The loggers’ threat and a healthy poke full of She relayed the story to a few white men gold prompted Wei Hsu to make a late-summer who had been prospecting timber in the area for trip to Victoria. a mill in Burrard Inlet. Because he was Chinese, Hsu understood it The possibility of a rich gold strike nearby might be difﬁ cult for him to take advantage of changed their focus and for the rest of that sea- policies for land pre-emption. Page 36 Harbour Spiel IT MIGHT HAVE HAPPENED...

Image courtesy of Hsu family archives Lucy painted this image of her father Wei Hsu returning to Pender Harbour from his visit to Victoria in the summer of 1874. Started in 1859, the land pre-emption pro- the help of a lawyer to ensure his application cess allowed settlers to acquire provincial Crown was airtight and to present a white face at the land by claiming it for settlement and agricul- titles offi ce. tural purposes. While he waited for overwhelmed clerks to It was a policy promoted by the government complete the initial paperwork, Hsu reacquaint- to encourage settlement and land improvements ed himself with an old pastime. in the new province. In the 13 years since he’d last visited Victo- Applicants fi rst staked a block of vacant, ria, it had become the primary entry point for the non-reserved, unsurveyed Crown land before legal import of raw opium into Canada. submitting a written application. It was in no small part due to a thriving Chi- A Certifi cate of Pre-emption was then issued nese community and Chinese grocers shelved in triplicate (copies to the pre-emptor, the local the drug alongside other staples like rice and offi ce, and the department in Victoria). turnips. After improvements were shown, residency Hsu hadn’t smoked opium nor spoken free- qualifi cation and land surveying, a Certifi cate ly in Chinese since leaving New Westminster the of Improvement was issued and the land pur- year before and easily fell into a daily routine of chased at a discount rate or at no further charge. socializing with new friends and relaxing under Hsu decided to make the trip from Pender the spell of the powerful narcotic. Harbour to Victoria in his 16-foot rowboat. By the time he received his paperwork a few The gaff sail rig he installed for the journey short weeks later, it was with a mixture of relief turned out to be useless in the glassy calm he and sadness that he had to leave. suffered for fi ve straight days. Hsu returned to Pender Harbour the way he After rowing for over 170 kilometres, Hsu’s came, but this time with light winds in his sail, blistered hands hauled his boat up on a muddy paperwork professing him as owner of 160 acres beach in James Bay. and a healthy supply of opium. After setting up his tent nearby, Hsu enlisted (Continued next month) February 2011 Page 37 BOOKS BC Bestsellers: (For the week of Jan. 16) The Hare with Amber Eyes: A Family’s Century

By Theresa Kishkan fourth member of the family to own 1. The Sentimentalists by Johanna the netsuke. Skibsrud January is a “There is no easy story in lega- 2. Quinoa 365 by Patricia Green & month for read- cy,” he writes. “What is remembered Carolyn Hemming ing, unless you’re and what is forgotten? There can be a 3. Vij’s at Home by Meeru Dhal- lucky enough to chain of forgetting, the rubbing away wala & Vikram Vij escape the days of of previous ownership as much as Keith Shaw photo damp and dark- 4. Adventures in Solitude by Grant the slow accretion of stories. What is ness to tropical islands or southern Lawrence being passed on to me with all these beaches. Tucked into a big chair small Japanese objects?” 5. Everything Works by Mike Mc- drawn up to the woodstove, a stack of The Hare with Amber Eyes is the Cardell books on the little table, one hardly account of his search for those sto- 6. And to Think I Got in Free! by notices the rain falling relentlessly. ries, a search that takes him to Paris, Jim Taylor I spent a happy few days Vienna, the Czech Republic, Odessa 7. The Zero-Mile Diet by Carolyn reading The Hare With Amber Eyes: and Japan. In the process, he fi nds the Herriot A Family’s Century of Art and Loss grand palace that his family owned (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2010) by on the Ringstrasse in Vienna. This 8. Bateman: New Works by Robert the British ceramicist Edmund De palace was the site of the story’s sad- Bateman Waal. He’s previously written about dest chapter: the family fortune was 9. Voices of British Columbia by the early studio potter Bernard Leach lost and its property confi scated when Robert Budd as well as other books on ceramics. Germany annexed Austria in 1938. 10. A Walk with the Rainy Sisters His own studio work is beautifully el- The Ephrussis were Jews, victims of by Stephen Hume egant and understated, form balanced the regime’s systemic anti-semitism. with function, and these qualities are How the netsuke collection ~ Assn. of Book Publishers of BC also evident in this book. survived the plundering and occupa- In 1870, one of De Waal’s ances- tion of the family home is a powerful tors, Charles Ephrussi, a member of tale. Anna, a loyal family maid, kept the Paris branch of a great European on by the Gestapo to clear the art and banking dynasty, purchased a collec- valuable belongings to the Ephrussi tion of 264 Japanese netsuke. These family, took the little objects, several were exquisite small objects of ivory at a time, in her apron pocket and hid and wood, created as toggles or but- them under her mattress. tons to fasten pockets to the sashes of At the end of the war, De Waal’s traditional kimonos. Charles’ collec- grandmother Elisabeth who’d left tion included medlar fruit carved of Vienna after receiving a doctorate in chestnut, many tiny rats (“Perhaps be- law in 1924, married a Dutchman, and cause they give the maker the chance eventually settled in Tunbridge Wells to wrap those sinuous tails round each in England, returned to determine other...”), dragons, a cooper fi nishing what was left of her childhood home. ALEWIN a barrel with an adze, tumbling acro- No family members lived in Vienna. T D bats, wolves, a beggar, pails of water, Some had escaped to America. Sev- BOOKS and of course a hare with amber eyes. eral had been deported, perishing in None of them is larger than a match- labour camps, and Elisabeth’s mother 5494 TRAIL AVENUE box. 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Photo- southeast alaska her surprise Anna ggraphs of Emmy still lived in a aand her children Xo;bi_[>kbi_p[h room in the build- hhaunt her great- ing and the two ggrandson, juxta- women met again. pposed against im- “Now you are aages of German back,” Anna said, ttanks that overran “I have something ththeir beloved to return to you.” ccity. And perhaps The Hare mmost interesting with Amber Eyes iis how Edmund is fi lled with DDe Waal’s own fascinating detail. ffather, a retired At times it reads AAnglican cler- like a thriller, De ggyman, keeps Waal’s detective fi nding packets of work leading him lletters and forgot- from clues in fam- tten pamphlets in ily letters to archives iViin Vienna, PiParis hihis small ll fl at.t and Odessa which help him to fi ll out “I ask, somewhat desperately, the shape of the story he’d known if there is any more material... He (/$/+ in its briefest of forms. Always he is telephones me to say he has found an- mindful that such stories are ultimately other volume of Thomas Mann. This A rich book of adventure about hiddenness. A family’s history, journey is going to be more compli- travel that is as valuable its legacies of art and aesthetic values, cated than I thought... I put a netsuke is often passed from generation to in my pocket and set out.” for its reading fun as for its generation in ways we learn to under- travel information.

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The little faggot with the earring and the makeup Yeah, buddy, that’s his own hair Pop censorship That little faggot’s got his own jet airplane That little faggot, he’s a millionaire. Outrage over popular music has been around since “jeepers” was salty language, especially in The CBSC (an agency created by private broadcast- the endless cat-and-mouse between songsmiths ers and not to be confused with the CRTC), agreed that the song was offensive and said member stations shouldn’t and censors over sexually suggestive lyrics. play it. But drug references also predate rock by de- That song was released in 1985. How can Newfound- cades. The second verse of Cole Porter’s 1934 hit land be both half an hour ahead and 25 years behind? “I Get a Kick Out of You” originally began: “I get The CBSC said the use of “faggot” may have been no kick from cocaine.” That played on Broadway, marginally acceptable at the time, but is no longer. Non- but in a 1936 movie version it was changed to sense. Faggot has always been a derogatory term for gays. Once again, context is everything. The lines in the “Some like the perfume in Spain.” song are coming from a resentful redneck looking at an Porter probably saw that “oh no you don’t” MTV video. It’s an anti-anti-gay sentiment. coming. Others are harder to ﬁ gure: Anyway, it’s an old song on an old medium. You want There was no problem with the lyrics to Link to go after naughty words and demeaning sentiments? Wray’s 1959 hit “Rumble;” it was a guitar instru- Forget FM radio and go after the video networks, online mental. But some U.S. radio stations thought the stations and clubs where gangsta rap rakes in billions. I have deliberately used frank and raw language in title was an invitation to gang violence. this column, but I’m not about to reprint those lyrics. If Neil Young’s “Cortez The Killer” found little you’re curious, just Google Lil Wayne’s “Lollipop” or 50 airplay in Spain, where the conquistador is still Cent’s “In Da Club,” both massive hits. considered a national hero. For fans of Cole Porter, the romantic come-on of MTV would not air the video for “The these gents could be roughly translated as: “Good evening, ladies. Would you care to get acquainted with my ostenta- Ledge” by The Replacements, believing it pro- tious motorcar, my automatic ﬁ rearm and/or my penis?” moted suicide. (Porter was censored, too. “Love for Sale,” his 1930 Sometimes the BBC bans controversial songs show tune about a prostitute, was banned from the air- during the day but allows them on air after dark waves but still rose to No. 5.) (which seems an odd concept on radio). Such In short, the St. John’s complaint was frivolous, and was the case with Ian Dury’s “Spasticus Autis- the CRTC implicitly said so when it ordered the CBSC to reconsider its ban. I suspect that Mr. or Ms. Grundy in St. ticus” in 1981. Disabled by polio, Dury wrote it John’s knew that, too, and just wanted to have a gay old as a put-down of that year’s designation as the time. International Year of Disabled People, which he Sorry, that was lame. But it strikes me as ironic that found patronizing. the same words-are-powerful crowd fought for years to My favourite BBC ix-nay was the rejection get “gay” accepted as the mainstream noun and adjective for homosexual, and are now upset because young people of The Kinks’ 1970 hit “Lola,” about a man who casually use it as a synonym for “lame,” as in: “You’re falls in love with a transvestite. But that wasn’t reading a book? That’s so gay.” the problem. What the Beeb couldn’t tolerate Most of them aren’t in the least homophobic. It’s just was a reference to “cherry cola,” which sounded an unfortunate current slang term. too much like advertising for Coca-Cola. 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