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Issue #156 Feb. 16th 1998

Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 1 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 The Discovery Islander is published every two weeks and distributed free throughout the Discovery Islands by: Hyacinthe Bay Publishing PO Box 482, Heriot Bay, B.C. V0P 1H0 Tel.: 250 285-2234 Fax: 250 285-2236

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PETER GIBSON STEVE AYDON RON WOOLSEY SCOTT KILBY Res. Ph • 830-1473 Manager Res. Ph • 285-2946 Res. Ph • 923-4053 287-2077 1450 CEDAR STREET (behind Steve Marshall Motors) After Hours Phone 287-6474 4 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 Island Forum Greetings from Hong Kong To the Editor Faces on my phonebook Greetings from Hong Kong. I want to and office buildings were decorated with Grinning up at me share some of my Asian experiences and strings of coloured lanterns, kites, and bright Don’t know where to look observations with my fellow islanders. For lights. All the grocery stores had mammoth Those faces leering at me. those of you who don’t know me, I am Rita displays of boxed cookies, chocolates and Gower. You may have seen me out in my candies, with extra staff on hand to wrap Think I’ll rip the cover off garden on Hyacinthe Bay Road or on the these calorific gifts which customers were And send it back. stage of the community centre with Quadra buying by the cartload. The evenings Goodbye Whiskers and the Joker Singers. were filled with the machine-gun ricochet And yer pink faced smile attack. I am here in Hong Kong with my of illegal fire-crackers which are so popular, C. Guldemond husband, Len and my two children, Aden that during the day we would wade through and Spencer. Len is working as chief drifts of red paper before the street sweepers surveyor on the Ting Kau Bridge which will arrived to clear up the evidence of the night’s Ferry users form one part of the many approaches to lawbreaking. But to me, the most fascinating Hong Kong’s new Chep Lap Kok Airport, aspect of Lunar New Year was the jollity and paying twice! scheduled to open this July. Len has been gaiety that suddenly took over the habitually Ferry users are paying twice. In your here since last April and the children and I brusque Chinese demeanor. For these three issue Feb. 2, 1998 Rick Schnurr of the ferry joined him in September. We will be here days, the Chinese closed down every shop stakeholders committee gave a good outline until early April, at which time we will return and business and gave themselves over to on what they put to John Fryer to take back to Quadra. the celebration of the New Year. to Dan Miller, Minister responsible for B.C. My Hong Kong experiences tend to But alas, all good things must come Ferries. be less tourist-oriented and more concerned to an end, and as the population of Hong The most important issues that with day to day living. One of the inevitable Kong returned to work, our balmy weather stakeholders are not putting to Mr. Fryer are factors affecting life in Hong Kong is the blew away to the south and we came that the Federal Governemnt is sending thirty weather. From April to mid-November, the under the grip of a northern monsoon, a million for ferry costs. temperature hovers in the high twenties, New Year’s gift from China and Siberia. $678,400,000 in 1996 taken in gas tax accompanied by wringing wet humidity Winds have been blowing that would rival which was said on B.C.J.V. by the NDP, that can soar to 95%. Thankfully, most of a Quadra southeaster, the rain has been would keep our ferries as an extension of our the shops and many of the buses are air- falling horizontally and the temperature highways and roads in top shape. This money conditioned so that travelling in Hong Kong has dropped to 7 degrees. I know you are is going in General Revenue 6 in offices to one can be compared to trekking through the all scoffing at me as you cram another stick working on the ferries is rediculous. desert from one climate-controlled oasis to of wood in the stove, but in Hong Kong, Stakeholders should demand B.C. Ferries another. Even so, we always arrive back at 7 degrees with 75% humidity feels like –5 books be audited. our flat hot, tired, thirsty, and in need of a degrees on Quadra. I wear a turtleneck, a Kenneth Hansen change of clothes. kangaroo jacket with a hood and my oilskin Hong Kong winters are much easier when I go out and it just does the job. for a Westerner like myself to become Like most flats in Hong Kong, ours is air- Dear Editor acclimatized to. The humidity tends to be conditioned but not heated, so we have had I want to congratulate Ellen Tye on her lower as are the temperatures. Last week, to purchase plug-in heaters to keep warm. excellent letter and say that I agree with her perhaps as Nature’s gift to Hong Kong for Many people can’t afford to buy heaters for completely. I too have had bad experiences Lunar New Year, the weather resembled a their homes and simply have to endure until with dogs running loose on the Spit, and balmy Quadra May, with temperatures of the weather changes. It is the northern now I never walk there alone. The sign at 21 degrees and very low humidity. It was monsoon that brings Hong Kong its winter the parking lot is gone, but noone payed any t-shirt and jean weather as people rushed weather and the moment it stops blowing, attention to it when it was there. about buying enormous 8 foot bouquets the sun will shine, and our gorgeous spring- Sincerely, Lynda van der Minne of flowering branches, chrysanthemums, like climate will return. and gladioli. Miniature orange trees were I hope you enjoyed this little snap-shot on sale everywhere and shops, restaurants of Hong Kong. I will write again, soon. Rita Gower

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Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 5 Dear DI Editor The current liquidation logging on the word “takings” being used to describe that maintains ecological momentum, have Twin Islands, apart from being a symbolic any legislation, or even ethics (much lost all sight of principles and ethics in a cultural obcenity funded by the Royal better than rules!) that might realistically mad competitive rush to the bottom. It Bank, is a small but glaring example that protect the future of other species, or might help with the truck payments, but the “privatization” of the Commons is no basic ecological inheritence, on “private flogging the capital instead of living off a panacaea for an industry that has lost sight land”. This is a symptom of “Man-apart- shared percentage of the forest’s production of the future, and is falling on its face. It’s a from-Nature”, the terminal disease of our leads very quickly to a predictable disaster, sad but well protected status-quo scenario, times. The true “takings” throughout history and no more logging jobs. Because but “demonizing the enemy” won’t create have been from future generations of the good forestry requires personal restraint, solutions. entire Earth community. We all lose in this long-term committment, ecological From men like Mike Jenks, we hear game. Loggers who go along with forest attunement and a high degree of altruism, liquidation, as opposed to selection forestry there are few examples in a self-centered consumer culture, even where tenure has enabled it. These noteworthy examples of eco-forestry are also constantly attacked because they refute the very foundations of industrial forestry, which is based on Quadra a heavily-subsidized agricultural model innapropriate to natural forest function. What we desperately need are a few more Credit good indigenous examples, especially on private land. Anyone willing to downsize greed, to leave something significant for Union the future? For the greater Community we all long to rejoin? David Shipway Cortes Island

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6 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 Twin Islands Letters for Island Forum must I am a member of the Cortes Island dismay was caused, not least, by the loss of include a name and phone number Forest Committee, and have been involved the springtime dawn bird-chorus. For every (which will not be printed). Send by: bird that greets the sunrise today, there must in two demonstrations against rape of Twin 1. Dropping off at Quadra Foods or have been a thousand when I was a child. Islands in Morth Georgia Strait. “Why?” I ask Heriot Bay Store I sincerely beleive that all life is myself, “am I driven to spend so many hours 2. Fax it to 285-2236 interdependent, and that the human race of my time confronting lawfully employed 3. E-mail to: [email protected] is in no way superior to other forms. We are workmen who are merely struggling to make 4. Mail to Box 482, Heriot Bay, V0P1H0 ends meet? What business have I to interfere privileged to live in a still beautiful world; Next deadline: with the plans of Mike Jenks to make the but with that privilege goes a corresponding th maximum possible profit from his private responsibility; we must preserve it. We 5pm February 25 land? Is he not entitled to do whatever he cannot alter any part of the environment pleases to his own property? He bought it, without affecting the whole. If we continue didn’t he, with his own money; -- or did he? our present madness, we shall leave little for Ask the Royal Bank! Making a profit from his future generations, and the financial fortunes own property, by whatever means he choses we make in the process will be useless to us is entirely his own business -- or is it?” or our successors. There are, alas! some people who abuse If we had our wits about us, we would and rape their own children. Society could realises that locally managed eco-forestry, never justify such foul behaviour; apart using low-impact technology, with local from any other consideration it is illegal! value-added secondary and tertiary On the other hand, the rape of forests on industries would generate far more long- private land is legal; and that makes all the term jobs for forest workers. difference! --- or does it? We who are fortunate enough to own My protests were in no way directed land must realise that our plot is an integral against the machine operators or fallers part of the whole environment, and we trying to do their jobs, but at Mike Jenks arenot morally entitled to rape it any more and his determination to “Cash in “ on the than we can legally rape our children. It is priceless capital of what remains of our for this reason that I, who hate to be bossed forests. It is time we all learned to live off about by any level of government, favour the interest by adopting genuinly sustainable sensible legislation of a very simple forest forestry. practices code for all alnd, both Crown I came to this coast in 1919, and grew up and private. If only we could legislate and amongst some of the most beautiful islands enforce the law “Thou shalt love and respect in B.C. Even then scars were appearing and thy neighbour, the community and life in its the rape of our forests had begun. I was widest concept”! away from Canada for nearly 50 years, and Sedley Sweeny was shoked at the appalling carnage I saw For Appointments on my return just over 10 years ago. My

Dear Editor Salon Marlena’s Call I would like to provide some history of The criticism of the owners of Twin the Twin Islands for those people on Corets Islands by certain members of the Cortes 285-2938 Island who have no knowledge of it. The Community in your last issue is hypocritical. first owners, the McCauley family logged the One of those4 letters is from a person who Twins’ old growth in the 1920’s. The second has himself clear cut and subdivided his own owner, George Andrews, an importer and property for a quick profit. Maybe he should exporrter from Japan, had a 600 foot long buy back his subdivided land and replace all 726 Cramer Road, Heriot Bay copper aerial strung from the top of one the trees if he feels he cal tell his neighbours tree to the top of another tree on the south what they can do on private property. island. He was shut down when the war Hansen brothers logged from 1935 to with Japan started. George Andrews sold 80’s. In the 40’s there were 22 gypo logging TUTORING AND the islands to the Queen who turned it over camps on Cortes thinning the forest so the to von Baden, who in turn has sold them to small trees grew faster and healthier. All EDITING SERVICE Essay/Exam Help the present owner. the people who are constantly criticising Document Editing The present owners have some very the loggers need to remember that it was Resume Preparation good ideas and when subdivided, looking the old time loggers and farmers who built over at the Twins will be the same as the roads on Cortes, eventually joining up looking over at . If you are the small business areas of the Island, and CALL 285-3937 fishing between the Twins and the beach at helped make it the beautiful Island it is today. Hollyhock Farm the only eye sore at present Kenneth Hansen Tanya Storr, BA English is Hollyhock Farm. Not a tree left to hide [email protected] the mess of shacks and junk houses that *reasonable rates* the people on Twin Islands have to look at. Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 7 Island Calendar News and Events Feb. 15-21 Multiculturalism Week Concert Series Delights Feb. 18, Wed. Babies & Bellies Quadra from Down Under Daycare Sunday, Mar 1, 1997, at 2:30 pm, at the 10:00 a.m.-12 noon (after Community Centre, the Winds of the Southern Cross will school room) blow their fresh and innovative way into Canada’s far west. From the distant shores of the land of Oz, this enchanting Feb. 21, Sat. ensemble of voices, winds and keyboard provides a dandy Quadra Chamber of Commerce Taku Resort diversity of musical fare. The ensemble program for the 3:00 p.m. Quadra concert ranges from Mozart to Glinka to a Flanders Feb. 25, Wed and Swan spoof. By combining instruments with voices, Babies & Bellies Quadra Winds of the Southern Cross offers a program full of musical Daycare innovation and program variety. The members of this touring 10:00 a.m.-12 noon (after company are Duncan Tolmie, oboe, Paul Dean, clarinet, Leesa school room) Dean, bassoon, Peter Luff, horn and Kevin Power, piano. Our Ancient Island CR Museum Tickets for this concert are available at the Tidemark, 7:30 p.m. Joanne’s Country Charm and Quadra Crafts. The cost is $15, and $12 for seniors. Pick-up from either the Campbell River Feb.27, Fri. of Cortes ferry can be arranged by calling Friday Flicks Community Centre 285-3700 a week before the concert. 7:30 doors open The final concert of the Sunday Series will be held Feb. 28, Sat.-March1 Sunday, March 29th. The Penderecki String Quartet has been Acrylic Painting Workshop CR Art Gallery described as “a prodigious ensemble, perfectly balanced and 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. able to produce extraordinary intensity.” Don’t miss this one!

March 1, Sun. Winds of the Southern Cross Community Centre 2:30 p.m. 1998 Garden Tour Meeting March 6, Fri. A Garden Tour Planning Meeting will be held on Monday, Celebrating Our Diversity Community Centre February 16th at 7:30 PM. If you would like to volunteer to 7 p.m. help with this years Garden Tour, please call Hilda Van Orden at 285-3458. March 7, Sat. International Women’s Day Community Centre Meditation Sunday continues to be a lively, and energizing March 8, Sun. meditation at the Community Centre, 10 - 12 noon. Call 285- Drum & Rhythm Playshop Quadra Daycare 2882 for details. All are welcome, no fee. March 14, Sat. Dance with Whirlwind Community Centre 8:00 p.m.

March 21, Sat. Carlos de Junco Community Centre 8 p.m.

March 28, Sat. Goods & Services Auction 285-3511

Mar. 29, Sun. Penderecki String Quartet Community Centre 2:30 p.m.

April 4, Sat. Teaching Eng. Overseas April Point Lodge 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

8 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 News & Events

Quadra Recreation Society Alberni, March 7th to April 1st, 1998 (724-3412) Interested in helping organize a “Home Show” or some The Comox Valley Community Arts Council gallery - 440 derivative on Saturday, April 4? Please phone the Centre. Such Anderton Street, from April 4 through April 25th. Courtenay. (334- an event has the potential to be a good generator of small 2983) business activity if enough people got behind it. Entry forms may be picked up at your local community arts Sandra Spearing Community Centre, 285-3243 8-2 p.m. council or most local art galleries. If you are unable to acquire an entry form, we will fax you one upon request. Please phone Jeorge at 753-0584 or fax your request to 741-8899 or Linda at 334-2983 or Ladies Time Out fax your request to 746-1633. Deadline for receipt of submission of “Staying Sane in a Crazy World” is our theme this year. Come entries is February 17, 1998. and hear how you can cope better with all that life brings. Inviting all ladies of our community, to Quadra Bible Church, each Tuesday a.m., 9:30 - 11:30, starting February 3rd for six sessions. There is a Dance with Whirlwind cost of $3.00 per session and baby-sitting will be available. For more Sat., March 14. Dance with Whirlwind at the Quadra Community info. contact Susan Johnson 285-2417. See you there! Centre. All ages welcome!! **Please note date change from the Rec. Brochure. Aerobics Monday & Wednesday nights, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Starting January Teaching English Overseas 12. High/Low impact, floor-work and strength training. No Fashion Teaching English Overseas workshop - Saturday, April 4, show, Noncompetitive! 10 sessions for $50.00. Drop in $6.00. Call 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. April Point Lodge. For more info. call Lynne Ramos Marion for more info. 285-2895 at 285-3754. International Women’s Day Friday Flicks Film Club Theme-Bread & Roses (the international anthem of International Experience the life of nomads in southeastern Iran at the Women’s Day). A gathering for women age 12 and up. March 7, Community Centre on Feb. 27th. Friday Flicks brings viewers the Quadra Community Centre, Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Please label story of Gabbeh, a movie full of imagery “so startling and beautiful your potluck dish with the contents, in consideration of women with that it will keep viewers rapt” (Cheshire). food allergies. Please bring your own napkin and place setting - cup Gabbeh is a woman of the Ghashgai tribe who weave the or glass, plate and cutlery.Entertainment by local women performers patterns and colours of their art in accordance with their lives and special guest, Loretta Joseph. Lorteea would like us all to bring and nature. Gabbeh is in love with a man who follows the tribe on any percussion instruments and drums we have. She will help us horseback. But family demands prescribe that a series of conditions experience the joy and healing that drumming and rhythm can bring be met before she marry. Gabbeh waits while her would-be husband into our lives. We will also be honouring many local women who remains nothing but a silhouette on a horse, framed against the have made contributions to our community. horizon. The tribe moves from place to place, over terrain that ranges from verdant plains to craggy, spectral mountains. Literalists might seek to uncover themes on the condition of women in patriarchal society, or the eternal urge for freedom, and Call for entry, these themes are certainly there. However, “nailing down meanings The Pacific Region Arts Council hereby invites all artists residing ultimately seems less important than simply surrendering” to the from the Malahat north and including Powell River to participate in film (Cheshire). The picture’s dazzling use of colour could be its the 1998 Pacific Region arts Council JURIED SHOW. sole motivation, so powerful are the images. Director Makhmalbaf This juried regional show, which advocates public awareness of is no less audacious in his juxtapositions and tight ending, as in a the visual arts in our Island communities, is a travelling show. The scene where “the weaving of a carpet is intercut with the birth of a pieces selected for the exhibition are chosen from slide and 35mm lamb and the noises of both events merge into a kind of rhythmic photo. Two - dimensional works cannot exceed 36” x 40” framed mantra” (Cheshire). and three dimensional works cannot exceed 50 lb. If they do exceed Gabbeh was originally conceived as a documentary about the these restrictions and you still wish to enter, then the artist is fully nomadic weavers whose lifestyle is endangered, but the style and responsible for all shipping arrangements of the work. imagination of the carpet makers led Makhmalbaf to switch tack. He Thirty (30) pieces of work will be chosen as ‘Recognition of instead c constructed his film in the narrative style of the weavers’ Excellence’ from the total submissions received by ‘blind jury lives. “Above all Gabbeh is in love with life and with the imaginative procedures and will travel during a two (2) month period to the power and poetry of ordinary people” (Louvish). communities Port Alberni and Courtenay. Upon acceptance it is Gabbeh will be screened on Feb. 27. Doors open at 7:30, the responsibility of the artist to deliver the work to Port Alberni showtime is 7:45 p.m. Admission is $4.50. on February 28th and pick it up after the final show in Courtenay April 28th through May 1st. These two galleries where the exhibitions will be displayed are; Multiculturalism Week The Rollins Arts Centre (Alberni Valley Arts Council) Port A glance out the window from the Campbell River Items For “News and Events” Welcome, Brevity Appreciated. No Business Related Material Please Next Deadline - 5:00 p.m. February 25th Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 9 Museum’s lobby reveals the Torii Gate and beyond, Cape Chinese auction, and raffle, and do the appropriate thing to bid in Mudge Village. This cultural snapshot serves a perfect each section; and then you gather for the Main Attraction and when introduction to the photo display Them = Us: Photographic auctioneer Jack Mar calls for bids, you keep putting the arm that is Journeys Across Our Cultural Boundaries, in the museum’s holding your paddle up UP UP and awaaaaay! And you are bound Fletcher Challenge Canada Gallery, Feb. 12-25. to buy something. Guaranteed you’ll go home a winner. Them=Us is one of three events planned for There you have it. Donate by calling the daycare, arrive at the Q.C.C. on West Main Road by 6:00 p.m. or so on March 28, bid, eat, Multicultualism Week, Feb. 15-21. A public forum on rock and roll. It all adds up to one fabulous, fantastic, fun-filled, Multiculturalism and immigration and a speech contest for quirky night out. You’ll love being part of it. high school students will also take place at the museum. Jocelyn Reekie, Quadra Daycare Board of Directors A reception on Saturday, Feb. 14 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum will officially open the photo exhibit. Everyone is welcome. Successful Bingo The Quadra School’s fund-raising bingo put on by the parent Painting Workshop advisory council was a brilliant success, thanks to the following The Campbell River and District Public Art Gallery is pleased individuals and business’s. to offer an acrylic painting workshop with Cortes Island artist, Country Charm, K.T.’s General Store, Drew Harbour Bistro, Kristen Scholfield-Sweet. Kristen will present her unique approach Landing Pub, Quadra Foods, Martha James, Kevin Kavanaugh, Heriot to painting with acrylics in a two day workshop at the gallery on Feb. Bay Store, Brad & Leah Assu, Quadra Crafts, Skyline Productions, 28 and March 1, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The goal of this Kwagiulth Museum, Quadra Station, Island Treasures, Cape Mudge workshop is to provide students with the technique and ability to Band Office, Quadra Building Supply, Len Beck, Images of Hair Design, complete a finished painting by the end of the weekend. Lenora & Duncan, Jack Mar, Steve & Shamra, Vic Nacci, Joni Sheust, The fee for this workshop is $80.00. The class is limited to 10 Dana Stillman, Susan Johnson, Audrey Turner, Sabine & Jim Roberts, students, so please register to avoid disappointment. Drop by the Theresa Hendriks, Gail O’Brennan, Julie Frank, Leslie Richter, Gordon gallery, 1235 Shoppers Row, between Wednesdays and Fridays from Burkholder, Maeva Stromquist, Katie Hendriks. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to register for this workshop. Registration forms The great success of this event brings us much closer to our are available outside the gallery on our bulletin board. A supply list goal of adding Phase 2 to the school playground in the very near is available. A 10% discount is offered on art supplies to all students future. Thanks again everybody!! registered in the gallery’s art classes by Impressions Gallery and Quadra School Parent Advisory Council Custom Framing. Call the gallery for more info. 287-2261 Goods & Services Auction It’s coming. It’s fabulous, fantastic, fun-filled and quirky. It’s the Babies & Bellies... ninth Quadra Daycare Goods and Services Auction. Are you pregnant, or have a new baby (15 months or younger)? “How do I help? How do I get there? How do I participate? How Come meet other moms and moms-to-be. Ask questions, trade do I buy stuff? you yell. Lean close, I’ll whisper the answers. stories, get support, drink tea and relax. Babies & Bellies has just First: the entire inventory of items to be auctioned will be recently started up. We meet Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. - comprised of donated things. People are calling 285-3511 to tell 12:00 noon at the Daycare, in the after school room. No Charge, just the Daycare staff what they’d like to donate. Or they are dropping drop in. Very supportive atmosphere for both you and your babe!! washers, dryers, stereos, boats, an old house - okay, I got carried Need a ride? Want more info.? Call Robyn @ 285-3465 away - more like: hand-painted t-shirts, a VCR, a gift certificate for one night at Steep Island Resort (which includes meals and 8 hours of guided fishing 0, a promise from the Cape Mudge Boatworks to haul out and pressure wash your boat, two lift passes to Mt. C.C.A.P. Report Washington, and things like that. Drop off at the daycare, which is C.C.A.P., the Community Centre Addition Project, will be four on West Main Road just past the Community Centre. If you want to years old in April. In 1998, we are at the stage where we are looking be a donor, just pick up your telephone and call the daycare. They’d for money sources outside of Quadra. An enthusiastic group of love to hear from you. researchers have been working for two years to prepare for this. In Second: The auction will take place at the Quadra Community the fall of 1997, they met every two weeks to produce a professional Centre on March 28. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. So, if you’re from off grant proposal. Quadra, catch the 5:25 p.m. ferry. Rides from the ferry to the hall The consultant, Edda Grant, who has helped us to approach the will be offered. If you live on the island, come to the Centre. Have foundations and other agencies, as well as develop this proposal, children and want to bring them? Free care will be provided for up has been quite impressed with the number of encouraging replies to 17 children at the daycare from 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. the night of we have received. This is a safe, non-political venture which seems the auction. Pre-registration for this service is necessary (just call to appeal to the money sources. We have eight proposals to send the daycare, 285-3511). Children must be toilet trained to be eligible. out this month to donors interested in our project. We are hoping Third: there will be oodles of things to do. Along with the regular to start construction this year. silent and main auctions, there will be a Chinese auction, a raffle, Thanks go to all of the people who are donating their volunteer delicious food, a very special Children’s Table, Tina Lewis doing time. To the grant writing committee: Rod Burns, Bob Griswold, Brett line portraits, and from 9:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. the rollicking Sack of Johnson, Robyn Mawhinney, Chantal Rose, and Tanya Storr. And Hammers band will set the joint to jumping. special thanks to all of the cash donors over the years, including Fourth: You come to the auction, sign in, receive a paddle with the Regional District for two grants-in-aid (thanks Jim Abram), the your very own number, check out the goods in the silent auction,

10 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 Legion, the Discovery Passage, and for a copies of the book sold to eager buyers, CAMPBELL RIVER’S recent show of support and cash donation and Frank was kept busy signing them from the Quadra Credit Union. It is important all. to show in our proposal the support of the Joyce Hargreaves, who was taking many local businesses, and of the private money and giving out change, said citizens who give so generously to the project through these cash donations. putting the book together has been a This month we would like to thank real group effort. “It was fun. Everything several volunteers for their skills: Jocelyn except the binding was done on the Reekie for editing the grant proposal, Hilary island. Just the fact that everyone is a Stewart for more of her great graphics, and part of the book’s background makes it Murray and Todd Johnson for their ongoing really neat. The [Quadra Seniors] group advice. is the subject of stories throughout.” Thanks everyone, Hargreaves added that she is Val Barr looking forward to reading the even- North Island Showcase: numbered pages, as she was picking up (and reading) odd-numbered pages 2-Riffic - when they were collating the book. Friday, February 20th - 7:30pm Our Ancient Several people present commented on Frank’s infectious sense of humour Island - that shines through in the book’s Smooth Edge - The Palaeontology of pages. “I laughed myself silly while I Friday, March 13th - 7:30pm was reading the book and doing the High in the mountains of Strathcona drawings,” said Lesley Matthews. Les Violons du Roy Chamber Park sit the remnants of a tropical reef. Frank will be taking Observations Orchestra Marble Meadows reveals a region rich in of a Senior Correspondent to the exotic creatures, a world very different from regional Old Aged Pensioners (OAP) Sunday, March 15th - 2:30pm the one we know today. meeting in Courtenay later this month, Fossils document a three-metre where he will give a presentation about Axis Mime Company swimming lizard called an elasmosaur, and the book and sell copies. a monosaur, a 13-metre marine reptile, as Thursday, March 19th - 7:30pm well as other creatures from times long past. The book’s publication marks Pat Trask, palaeontology co-ordinator at the 1998 centenary of the Cape Mudge the Courtenay Museum, will uncover our rich Lighthouse, May Day celebration, and Tidemark Ticket Centre fossil heritage in an illustrated presentation, Heriot Bay Inn. 12Noon to 5pm Our Ancient Island, Wednesday Feb. 25 at Observations of a Senior Monday to Saturday 7:30 p.m. at the Museum at Campbell River. Correspondent sells for $5 a copy, Charge by Phone call 287-PINK Trask will begin the evening with a the amount it cost to produce it, and slides explaining who’s who in palaeontology is available at Quadra Crafts, Explore on Vancouver Island and specifically in Gallery, and Country Charm. the Comox Valley. Jurassic Reef, a video describing ancient marine life, follows with a question period wrapping up the evening. The museum is co-sponsoring the Quadra Players Quadra Players Annual General Meeting, evening with the Mitlenatch Field Naturalists. February 22, 3:00 p.m., Quadra Community Admission is $5, with 10 per cent off for Centre. museum members, and $3 for students and seniors. The museum is located at 470 Island Highway; enter off Fifth Avenue. For more information call 287-3103.

‘Observations..” Launched A book launch for Frank Smirfitt’s new book, Observations of a Senior Correspondent, was held on February 11 at the Legion. The launch, held after a Quadra Seniors meeting and Valentines * News & Events lunch, was well-attended. Roughly 60 continued on page 21 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 11 Office Space For Lease We have one 2nd floor office space re- By Bettina Sluzki Lewis mainimg in Cove Centre ear the end of January, the Bugs about the reluctance some folks have to go Ninvaded the Fool’s Gallery. Huge, into an art gallery, and how many shows Quathiaski Cove. colourful, wonderful bugs. I sincerely hope they may miss that could, like this one, that everyone has seen them. I knew the bring an uplifting moment in their daily • 208 to 302 square feet. bugs were coming but I never expected the living. I also wonder about the magical • Brand new building, rich display that greeted me. I was very world of children and that which we lose • Many features. nicely surprised. as we become older. Children don’t think • Large windows, view. The gallery was totally transformed much about what colours, shapes to chose, • Would suit a professional, from a pristine square box with four white and where to put them, and how much of a business or personal services tenant. walls into a real jungle. Trees propped likeness they achieve. And it always comes out right, in a special right way. Children • Office services available. against walls covered with blue clouds, rocks and soil and plants everywhere, marvelous are not yet contaminated by judgement, • Occupancy April 1998. light that replicated how light filters through and fears about how the rest of the world trees in the forest, even a small spring of will view their creation. We listen to them For information water falling down rocks, surrounded by talking with such confidence: “this is how ferns and other plants, and the ground my house looks”, and this is my cat”. And Murray Johnson covered with wood chips as we find it in we smile and delight at their imagination and nature. It was steamy and humid, as in the love their houses and cats because they are 285-3252 real rainforest (how was that done?). so different from the way we ever could do And the bugs; tremendous, wildly them. We like children’s art, yet we lack the imaginative, as only chiuldren can dare to courage to do as they do. Too bad. do. Each one had its own information sheet This vignette, as told by Howard stating its usefulness, its activities, its name, Ikemoto, honours the artist in every child: its owner and creator (its god?). This was a “When my daughter was about seven years scientific project after all. The marriage of old, she asked me one day what I did at work. science and art achieved by children. They I told her I worked at the college, that my job were created by Jack Mar’s 3rd and 4th grade was to teach people how to draw. She stared class and the installation was a cooperative back at me, incredulous, and said, “You mean effort with the parents. they forget?”. The show and the delight it brought Bettina to those who ventured in made me think

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12 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 Money Matters The “New Economy” By Steven Halliday n previous columns, I have from 35,000 in 1986 to 59,000 in 1996, quickly ask our educators to come up touched upon the subject of and it is anticipated to continue to with a new plan for the next decade, and I the changing nature of our local grow at a record pace through the next to give them the money and resources economy, with most of the focus being decade, likely continuing to concentrate to do the job, which is to ready our on Campbell River. This, of course, is an in Vancouver. children for the new economy. overly narrow focus, as the economy of The problem as I see it extends the entire province, indeed the country, far beyond today. On February 9, PBS is going through a change into what is aired a program examining how people known as the “New Economy”, a term in North America are being educated, originally coined (and copyrighted by) both in the traditional schooling and author Nuela Beck. Ms. Beck spoke to in the workplace. By way of contrast, a conference I attended some 3 years they examined China’s methods. In ago, and she warned at that time that China, children are being taught and resource based economies (such as encouraged to succeed - the focus is ours) needed to address the coming initially on building the child’s self changes, and quickly. In my opinion, we confidence, which will then make have not addressed this area properly, learning that much easier. The most and will soon feel the impact. interesting fact is that China’s youth In a nutshell, the new economy are expected to be the generation to is driven by information technology take China from a barely industrialized and service industries, with resource society to a world economic superpower, industries increasingly embracing within one generation. On the other automation for efficiency, accuracy hand, our teaching methodology and and speed, at the expense of the labour philosophy is a product of the 50’s and force. This is happening all around 60’s, and ill equips our youth for the us, and is in fact accelerating. The coming new economy. service industry in total is the largest In China, vocational schools play employment sector in , a much larger role in public education, a position occupied only a few years but insist that the student have a full ago by the forestry sector. The fastest academic curriculum in addition to growing sector in the province is the specialized trade training they high tech manufacturing, and BC is receive. This is a rarity in North now home to some world leaders in America. Most amazing of all, I watched technological innovation, Ballard Power Chinese students in a Shanghai public Systems and McDonald Detweiler to school operating advanced graphics name two. Meanwhile, mining, forestry software on state of the art personal and fishing are all rapidly shrinking as computers. To my knowledge, most of leading employers in the province. In our secondary students work with older 1986, 83,000 British Columbian’s were equipment, shared with many students. employed in these industries, with a How is it that China can afford to peak in 1988 at 91,000. In 1996, the invest in their youth to this extent?? number was 84,000. They can’t, but they do, because they Meanwhile, the service sector see the future, and are investing in the employed 480,000 persons in 1986, future today. We are too busy focusing while in 1996 it employed 715,000. on the deficit and other current issues, Quality Service Guaranteed Manufacturing increased in the same ignoring the fact that we need our youth Mon-Fri 10 am - 7 pm to be competitive not just on the North period from 161,000 persons to 207,000. Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Here on the North Island, all three of Island, but competitive to the whole these primary industries are extremely world. We have to realize now that Call 285-HAIR (4247) yesterday’s skills just won’t cut it in the Nail Technician • Body Waxing important, and of course we are feeling Beard Trims • Ear Piercing future, and that yesterday’s industries the effects of the change. Meanwhile, Walk ins Always Welcome the growth in the high tech sector is simply won’t be there to absorb new being clustered on the lower mainland. entrants to the workforce. We need to People employed in this sector grew Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 13 Sierra Quadra Quadra At A Crossroads hile TimberWest is planning pristine—sits tantalizingly close to all comfortable lifestyle. extensive logging on Quadra this activity. Its rising profile is a gem of Complementing this change is an W and mineral claims bode mountains, forests, lakes, and ocean easily increasing number of home businesses blasted mountainsides and mines, other reached from the expanding cities. Much where people work from their houses and people are coming to the island in increasing of its original beauty has now recovered connect electronically to the rest of the numbers to enjoy its easy lifestyle and from the first wave of industrial logging and world. While enjoying the easy, natural natural beauty. mining—followed by fires—that left it largely ambiance of island life, they can engage Each year about 8,000 people of all ages black and decimated. After three-quarters in business, enterprise and professional hike the Morte Lake and Chinese Mountains of a century of convalescence, change is commerce. trails. For another spectacular panorama again looming for Quadra. Change will be Retirees continue to come to Quadra they venture up Mount Seymour. Here, inevitable. The questions is: what kind of and their numbers will increase as the the expanse of Georgia Strait disappears change? island’s amenities grow. These people bring southward beyond Mitlenatch and Texada. A 1996 study of Tourism B.C. identifies pensions, investment income and economic To the east, the blue and green jigsaw the Quadra-Read-Cortes complex as having benefit without straining the island’s natural of ocean passages and islands stretches a huge potential for eco-tourism growth environment. Their wealth—accumulated toward the rugged Coast Range. Westward, with “market increases...closely linked to in other places and times—is brought here the Golden Hinde and the snow-capped high-quality environmental settings.” The where it creates local opportunity and peaks of Strathcona rise from Vancouver study observes that the “primary constraint employment. Indeed, what these seniors Island. Immediately below, a thick blanket to growth in the outdoor tourism sector is need and expect most are professional of lush forest carpets the hills and valleys long-term vision for the sustainability of and support services, community—and a of Quadra itself. outdoor destinations. There is finite number healthy, unspoiled place for recreation and Quadra has about 200 km of trails, of quality areas for outdoor tourism product enjoyment. paths, and routes leading to places that and they are impacted by other users. These This new identity for Quadra—home- are magically beautiful or simply lovely: areas need to be managed for tourism use.” based professionals, retirees, low-impact Nugedzi, remote lakes, open rock bluffs, Resorts and B&Bs on Quadra are eco-tourism, a rural-residential lifestyle—all stoney beaches, aging forests that still increasing in number, size and sophistication supported by a sustained natural beauty, cover most of the island in their deep and to meet this new eco-tourist demand. Their is in looming collision with the impending comforting mystery. Kayakers and boaters owners are reporting that most guests primary resource extraction planned by are exploring the scenic drama of Quadra’s are interested in activities such as hiking, logging and mining interests. Indeed, these rugged, tidal shorelines. Four new provincial canoeing, photography, birdwatching, and essentially different economies will become parks—and our past candidacy as a national other naturalist activities. Kayak rentals have progressively incompatible unless the park—confirm the stature of this island as a been doubling for several successive years. forest industry dramatically curtails the first-class outdoor experience. As sportfishing declines, diversification is high-impact logging it is presently planning. Indeed, people who have travelled the under way as local entrepreneurs adapt to As for mining, the environmental damage world recognize the special beauty and unfolding circumstances. A golf course, long on such a compact island will have to be spectacular setting of Quadra, and of all anticipated, is once again being considered. essentially zero. the places they have been some choose to The actual change in Quadra from an People who expect Quadra to remain make this their home. Others have escaped industrial resource base to a recreation, the same as when they first came here are from nearby cities and suburbs to savour retirement and residential community going to be disappointed. The island is going the special quality of Quadra’s compact is now evident when measured over the to change. The choice will not be whether wilderness. Some are contented just to visit. course of just a few short years. Three anyone wants change but what that change Others come here to live. small shopping centers are now located on will be. And old ways do not belong in a Quadra lies at the northern rim of the the island. Two doctors have established new world. Georia Basin where the area population medical clinics here. A dentist is present. Sierra Quadra meetings are held in is expected to double by 2020. High Two veterinarians schedule regular visits. the lower floor of the Quadra Island United speed ferries—whether we like them or A recreation facility—complete with hall, Church at 7:00 pm on the second Monday not—are being built to hurry people to playing fields and tennis courts—is a key of each month. Next meeting is March 9th. Vancouver Island. Nanaimo is booming. focus for island community life. Classical For further information, please call Drew The new Inland Highway is thrusting people concerts, dances, plays and musicals supply Williams at 285-3692. For membership, call northward. Parksville and Qualicum are a rich spectrum of entertainment. A senior’s Rod Burns at 285-2272. already undergoing huge population and home is being planned. A new professional commercial growth. The Comox Valley is building is under construction. A pharmacy the fastest growing community in Canada. is now an actual possiblility. A credit The Discovery Harbour Center in Campbell union offers up-to-date financial services. River is doubling the city’s retail space and The cumulative result is a supporting the expectation of rising prosperity is filling infrastructure of business and service that this development with tenants. Quadra, too, is building a self-contained community, will undoubtedly change. that invites people to move here, and then Prepared by Sierra Quardra. Quadra—natural, green, almost diminishes the need for residents to travel off-island to find the amenities of a modern, 14 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 Quadra Credit Union

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Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 15 Island Report Cape Mudge Carving and Artists Centre Underway by Tanya Storr carving and artists centre is currently under their crafts while interacting with visitors. construction next to the Kwagiulth Museum in “When I saw that Maori arts and crafts centre, I thought ACape Mudge Village. The centre is being it would be an ideal type of building to have here. The constructed in the style of a traditional big house, and will building showed people on a one-to-one basis how the artists serve as an exhibition site for four totem poles and a home created their arts and crafts. I thought we could have carving, for cultural and educational programs. weaving, and other activities taking place so visitors could In addition, the carving and artists centre will see the artists at work. I’ve been tossing the idea around for provide a venue where quite awhile,” Assu carvers and students said. can produce works of On the same art while visitors look journey, Don and on. Visitors will be Louisa recognized able to purchase art two house posts from on site, thus generating Cape Mudge at the revenue for the artists. National Museum of North Island Australia. Following Fisheries Initiative further investigation workers, funded by and lengthy Human Resources negotiations, the Development Canada, poles were returned and North Vancouver to the Kwagiulth Island Aboriginal Museum. Management Society The two workers, funded by poles were part Employment Insurance, of a collection are playing a major accompanying a role in the construction dance troupe on an of the centre. The L-R; Rob Simpson, Brenda Chickite, Jennifer Price, & John Olney work on a beam for the around-the-world project has been able Carving & Artists Centre. Photo: tour in 1910. When to proceed thanks to the promoter ran out financial donations as of money in Australia, well as gifts-in-kind, and the museum’s carving and artists’ the stranded troupe sold their paraphernalia—including the centre fund raising drive continues. two poles—to a private collector so they could get home. The MacMillan Bloedel donated logs for the main structure, National Museum of Australia then bought the collection. TimberWest donated a large amount of the framing lumber The repatriated poles will be housed in the new carving for the building, and financial support has come from the and artists centre, as well as two poles from Port Hardy Vancouver Foundation, Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, acquired by the Kwagiulth Museum. One of the latter poles the Royal Bank, and private donors. is by Willie Seaweed and is from the District of Port Hardy, As well, Cornerstone Concrete, Hartford Logging Ltd., and the other is by Charlie James and is from the Port Hardy Valdez Transport, G. Roy Dahlnas Excavating, M.M. Johnson Airport. The Charlie James pole is one of only three James Ltd., Tony Marmol Enterprises, Discovery Crane, and Quadra poles in existence. Building Supply have assisted with and supported the project. Dora Cook, cultural director of the Kwagiulth Museum, Don Assu, president of the Kwagiulth Museum’s said the two poles returned from Australia are Cape Mudge Nuyumbalees Society, has been planning the carving and house poles that were carved in the 1800s. The poles can be artists centre for about 10 years. While on a trip to New seen in a large black and white photograph of Cape Mudge Zealand and Australia in1988, Don and his wife Louisa were Village in 1897 that is on display at the museum. She added inspired by a Maori arts and crafts centre. Housed in a that the poles from Port Hardy likely date back to the 1800s traditional Maori building, the centre allowed artists to create also. 16 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 According to an article in the Kwagiulth Museum’s they made a different pattern,” she said. July/August newsletter, “the four poles are of the greatest In the first week of February, the logs were erected to significance to the history of carving on the Northwest Coast.” form the main framework of the building. The Building Supply Museum assistant Julia Buckley pointed out that the hy-ab truck moved the corner posts into position and a crane poles will be protected from the elements inside the centre. lifted the two crossbeam logs into place. “People will be able to see them and carvers will be able to I visited the site again later that week. With the main learn from them. The style of carving is a good example of structure now in place, the crew members were working on Northwest Coast carving.” putting the walls up. The next step will be to put the roof on. Apprenticeship programs for First Nations artists may The building’s area will be 2,500 square feet, “big enough to be held in the centre, so that students can learn traditional carve a 45-foot pole in,” said Simpson. techniques from elders and master carvers. As well as carving, John Olney, who is with the North Island Fisheries other arts that could be featured at the centre include button Initiative (NIFI) and a member of the museum board, is blanket making, weaving, drawing, dancing, culture/history supervising the NIFI crew on the project. He said the centre’s classes, and language classes. design will allow visitors to walk around the artists at work The construction crew is aiming to have the building and see what they are doing. The building will be finished off finished before the tourist season begins. Rob Simpson, head with cedar siding and a shake roof, and will have a skylight of construction, said the work began in mid-October. After and a traditional big house front. clearing the site and putting in foundations, the crew spent Olney, who was involved in the construction of the two months peeling and adzing Western Red cedar logs for the main structure. When I first visited the work site in early January, the smell of freshly cut cedar filled the air. Men and women were hard at work adzing and peeling the logs, and a moveable roofed shelter provided some respite for rainy days. “The logs are too large to move, so the shelter has to move around from log to log,” Simpson said. He added that crew members have learned many valuable skills while working on the project, such as how to build a foundation and how to use several different tools. MacMillan Bloedel’s Menzies Bay division donated the logs to the project, and Don, Patrick, Bradley, and Brian Assu towed them down from Paul Chickite strips bark from a fir log that will become part of the Menzies Bay with a centre’s roof structure. Photo: fishboat. The logs Alert Bay longhouse that recently burnt down, explained were brought from that the corner posts each have a saddle carved into the top Quathiaski Cove to for the crossbeams to rest in. “That was the way the Alert the village in Ron Bay longhouse was built,” he said. Douglas fir logs from Alex Miller’s logging truck. Hartford’s woodlot are being used for the rafters. Simpson Murray Johnson is engineering the centre, and Simpson explained that the noted that it will meet modern seismic codes. “Originally they crew members made would have buried the ends of the logs six feet deep, but in many of tools they modern construction we don’t do that. Instead, we carved used to chip away two-foot pegs on the end of each log that went into the ground. at the logs, such as It has been very helpful to have Murray’s help,” Simpson said. modern versions of In between pounding nails and measuring framing Beams lifted into place. the elbow adze and lumber, Simpson took a break to sum up the construction job Photo: Tanya Storr bent knife. “These are to date. “We’ve been making steady progress and I’ve been replicas of traditional happy with the quality of everyone’s work,” he said. tools. It was quite The Kwagiulth Museum will be holding an open house common for people to make their own tools while working from March 1 to 7, with displays and information about on projects like this,” he said. Some power tools were also the new carving and artists centre. There will be a raffle used to debark and shape the logs. to raise funds for the centre with Native artwork as the The crew members produced both adze and bent knife prize. The museum, a charitable society, is also asking for finishes in a recurring pattern of wide bands on each of the donations from the public to aid with construction and future logs. Dora Cook explained that the pattern was traditionally programming costs. used as a measurement. “That’s what my people used as a ruler—every four feet Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 17 Protest Against Twin Islands Logging by Tanya Storr

ortes Islanders opposed to the logging that is C currently taking place on the southern of the two Twin Islands are continuing to stage protests. Twin Islands, located half a mile off Cortes, were sold by longtime owner Margrav Maximillian Von Baden to Mike Jenks (a logger from Gabriola), Peter Shields (of Shields Navigation), and four other partners last November for $4 million. Mike Jenks has said they intend to log 70% of the volume of trees on the islands “to enhance the land value as recreational property.” Logging began in December and the logs are being removed from the island by barge. On February 3, 60 people in 17 Flotilla of protesters at the log sort on Twin Islands. Photo: Iris boats took part in an on-the-water protest in front of the barge site at Echo all over, including Cortes, Hernando, Islands owners hold with the Royal Bay, located on South Twin. Martha Denman, Lund, and Read. Five of us flew Bank. Abelson explained that Mike Abelson, a Cortes resident who was at over in a plane and took photos from the Jenks signed a $3.5 million mortgage the protest, said the organisers felt it air. There’s a good whole section that with the Royal Bank for Twin Islands was a good turnout. looks like a clearcut with a few trees Estates, secured by a logging agreement. “There were people there from left standing. The treeline is starting “The Royal Bank is basically to look different forcing him to log really quickly without from Cortes too,” any consideration for the land—the she said. quicker he gets the logs out, the quicker The protest, he can pay off the mortgage. Our which was mostly position is that the Royal Bank should silent except for be taking responsibility for sustainable the beating of a logging in B.C. The fact that they would few drums, lasted blatantly support this shows their lack about two hours. of responsibility,” said Abelson. She People held banners added that the mortgage is a demand and placards aloft, loan and “we’d like them to call it.” bearing slogans Two weeks before the latest on- like: “A Bald Island the-water protest, about 35 Cortes Won’t Support a residents blockaded the Cortes Bay Bald Eagle” and government dock early in the morning “Find a Nobler Use to stop the loggers from going to work. for Twin”. The blockade, which took place on Two of the January 19, lasted for a few hours. After placards—“Royal the protestors felt they had made their Bank Holds the point, they left and the loggers went Mortgage” and to work. “Clearcut by the On January 23, three members Royal Bank”— of the Cortes Island Forest Committee alluded to the met with the logging contractor, who Twin Islands from the air. mortgage Twin 18 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 RRSP ELIGIBLE INVESTMENT FUNDS & Guaranteed Investment Deposits*

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Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 19 Twin Islands • Ready mix concrete • Sand & gravel • Form & tool rentals is doing the work on South Twin for “We want to try and keep the lines • Placing & finishing available Mike Jenks, Peter Shields, and the four of communication open with him so we other partners of Twin Islands Estates. can pass information back and forth. 285-2850 Bruce Ellingsen was one of the forest We’d like to try to have positive input committee members at the meeting, into the eventual development of Twin Pager 830-6252 Home 285-3841 and he described it as quite congenial. Islands,” Ellingsen said. “We just wanted to find out what Ellingsen phoned Jenks, who has the fellow is like, what his work history agreed to meet with him and give him a is like, and what are his expectations tour of the site on February 16. Ellingsen and his work ethic. The Cortes Forest said just he and a couple other forest Committee would like to see a fairly committee members will be present, gentle approach to timber harvesting on “because Jenks doesn’t like meeting Twins, as gentle as Mike Jenks can feel with big groups of people.” comfortable carrying out. It’s probably George Sirk, Cortes Island regional not going to be as gentle as we’d like district director, said it was excellent because of his financial constraints. news that Jenks had agreed to meet with We’d also like to see any development forest committee members. “The people of Twins be environmentally sensitive,” of the island really want to know what is Ellingsen said. going on and what is proposed. No one ENERT At the meeting, the forest should be allowed to come into this area Computer Support Services committee members shared some and do something this major without • software, hardware problems? mapping information with the telling the public about it, especially on • tutorials, modem & Internet setup contractor. Members of the Cortes • parts for upgrades or PC’s 700 acres. We have to take care of our community have completed detailed own backyard.” Mail order prices with local support ecological mapping work for both In a telephone interview on Matt Martinelli 285-2431 Cortes and Twin Islands. February 12, Mike Jenks confirmed [email protected] A community council was held on that he will be giving Ellingsen a tour Cortes on February 5, where several of the work site on February 16. He islanders passed around a talking said the logging is “progressing as per stick (in this case an eagle feather) scheduled” and added that they have and listened as each person spoke been barging logs out from Echo Bay their mind about the situation on Twin for a few weeks now. Islands. So far, Jenks hasn’t received any “It was very interesting because offers from people willing to buy Twin people really listened to each other. Islands from him and his partners, but There were people there from different he has heard that one offer may be in aspects of the community, and there the works. was some good dialogue. Some people Jenks said the protestors haven’t were concerned about maintaining the deterred him from logging at all. “They’re rights of private property owners, but in entitled to their opinion and I respect my opinion this is a different category. their opinion, but on the other hand This is a corporation,” said Abelson. they have to respect my opinion too.” The forest committee has also been discussing the situation on Twins at its meetings. Ellingsen said the committee decided it was important to try to reestablish communications with Jenks, which were broken when Jenks cancelled a meeting with the committee after the Band decided to withdraw its water taxi service for the loggers.

20 Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 News & Events

Mardi Gras with the pace unrelenting and and even Jesus. Big Fat Slenderella by Island Rhythm infectious. Lorna Boschman (1993 Vancouver) Fat It was obvious that a thoroughly animals in captivity! Dieting tips for poodles! Heats up Quadra enjoyable evening was held by all who Interviews with fat people are juxtaposed Summer came early to Quadra Island attended. I would like to urge everyone, with tongue-in-cheek ads for diet products, last Friday night, with the arrival of a multi- friends and family of all ages, to check and shimmering video effects. Ten Skakel talented drum/dance ensemble (under the them out next time they come to Quadra; a (My Baby) by Cease Wyss (1995 Vancouver). direction of percussionist, Gordy Ryan) from more spirited time would be difficult to find A compelling portrayal of birth, life and our neighbouring island, Cortes. The evening elsewhere. death through the documentation of a First heated up with soul shaking numbers from Susanne Gaudin Nations woman giving birth to her first West Africa. Powerful and breathtaking, the child. Stories about naming, the phases voices and rhythms had people’s feet moving of the moon, and traditional First Nations long before they hit the dance floor. childrearing practices are revealed in this The audience was also graced with some Celebrating Our mingling of oral history, verite documentary beautiful examples of traditional African and personal narrative. Also India Hearts dance by three inspiring women from the Diversity Film & Video evening in celebration Beat by Leila Sujir and Mom, I think I’m... troupe. of International Women’s Day. A selection by Anna Malkin. I had arrived at the dance wearing jeans of Canadian made film and video by Everyone welcome, Friday, March and a blouse, but soon realised that more women. Titles include: The award winning 6th, 7 p.m. at the Community Centre. Pay- tropical garb would have been appropriate Unbound by Claudia Morgado (1994 what-you-can sliding scale admission, $5-$9. in the sizzling heat of this group’s music. As Vancouver). Claudia serves up a visual Childcare may be available if there is enough it was, shoes were doffed and the dance floor feast as she explores how women feel about interest. Register early by calling Michelle was eagerly filled. their breasts, beginning with exposing her at 285-2294. Would anyone out there like to After a short break, the musicians own. She continues with women holding sponsor the childcare? returned, filling the rest of the evening intimate conversations with the camera with the sounds of sultry New Orleans. The as they are done up in the likeness of such Community Centre had become a virtual figures as Frida Khalo, Joan of Arc, Baccus

Discovery Islander #156 February 16th, 1998 21 News & Events Ebb & Flow QI United Church Joan Hope Mitlenatch Field Quadra Island United Church invited Joan Hope, who lived on Quadra you to the next evening service on Sunday, for over 20 years and was active in Naturalists March 8, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. Mitlenatch Field Diana McKerracher will the community, passed away in Naturalists Society “The Endangered lead the service called “Everyday Heroes: a Victoria hospital in January at people who inspire us”. Vancouver Island Marmot” Andrew Bryant age 82. For years, Joan typed the of the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery whole Discovery Passage. She Program, Nanaimo. 8:00 p.m. at the Quadra Community Centre. Refreshments. Drum & Rhythm worked as school secretary for Playshop awhile and was secretary of the first Drum & Rhythm Playshop- by Loretta Advisory Planning Committee, and Former Maypole Joseph from Victoria. For anyone wanting she enjoyed a good game of bridge. Dancers to free up their own innate sense of rhythm Joan was married to Herb Hope, who As this is May Day’s centennial and learn to express it with voice, drums was a pioneer in this area and who Sunday, March 8 @ anniversary year, we wish Maypole dancers and other percussion. installed many radios on boats. They Quadra Daycare. of years past to mark the occasion in some 12:30 - 2:00 p.m. “Getting Down to Basics” lived in Quathiaski Cove. Herb died way. We’d like any adults (any age) and 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. “And the Beat Goes On” in the 1980s and Joan left Quadra older teens who participated in any Maypole dance anywhere to contact Barrie Calverly, No musical experience necessary. Do a few years later, first moving to 285-3087. one or both parts. For details and to register Nanaimo and then to Victoria. call Robin @ 285-3185 The grade 3’s will do the Maypole Dance Friends remember her as someone on May Day as usual. who had a very positive outlook.

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