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Discovery Islander
ISSUE 575
Serving the Discovery Islands since 1992
May 2, 2014
Quadra Tula House Awarded
Governor General’s Medal
Patkau Architects in Vancouver wins Prestigious National Award
Congratulations!
to Eric Peterson & Christina Munck;
Patkau Architects
on receiving the
2014 Governor Generals Award
for Architecture
from J Toelle Construction Ltd.
and our local trades partners
S
ince arriving on Quadra Island in the fall
of 2003 to make a home and base their
Tula Foundation, Eric Peterson and
Christina Munck have had a major impact on the
community and now one part of their elaborate
work is being recognized nationally.
concrete work and the amazing ceiling. Both of
those elements were created and executed by
Quadra Island craftsman. I suspect that over the
course of the project their skills grew to rival
those of any craftsman anywhere. The purity of
their work is almost hypnotic.” he said.
Seven years in the making the ‘Tula House’
perched above Hyacinthe Bay has been
awarded the 2014 Governor General’s Medal for
Architecture. This prestigious prize is awarded
only every two years and typically goes to public
buildings, making this honour especially notable.
Along with the outstanding craftsmanship
the house is a remarkable feat of engineering,
clinging dramatically yet unobtrusively to a high
bluff above the water. The project was also in part
a family affair, Eric’s brother Chris oversaw the
structural engineering.
Peterson credits a huge team effort in the design
and execution of the construction. “It is a marvel
of craftsmanship, particularly the exquisite
For more information about the Tula Foundation
visit: tula.org and for more details about the
Governor General’s Awards see: gg.ca
Kenwood Designs
Tom Rohan
Quadra Island Building Supply
Hedefine Contracting
CVA Contracting
Paul Renda Landscaping
Cape Mudge Boatworks
Bills Tree Service
Richard Leicester Painting
Ed Fisher
------------G Roy Dahlnas
Landtec Industries
Seamar Industries
Sorenson Macdonald Enterprises
---------Waypoint Signs
Viken Waste
oelle Construction Ltd.
www.jtoelle.com
Discovery Islander
ISSUE 575
May 2, 2014
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ISLAND FORUM
What Would You Do?
Re: Cutbacks to
Coastal Community [If ] your dog was injured and the
vet said it only had a 65% chance of
Credit Union Hours recovery? And your decision not to
Due to these cut backs and the new
ferry schedule people who work
in Campbell River will find it very
difficult to bank on Quadra. As I
see it, the Credit Union will lose
customers and in all probability
will cut back the hours even
further. Banking is a very basic
need and makes up part of the
jigsaw of our society.
Because of this I have suggested
to both the branch here and the
head office that they stagger their
six hours: 12-6 on Tuesdays and
Thursdays and leave Wednesdays
and Fridays as 10-4. I thought that
10-4 on Wednesdays would be
better for seniors who usually shop
on that day.
If you feel as I do, I suggest that
you also call 250-285-3327 and 250741-3200 or 1-888-741-1010 and let
them know.
Eve Phillips
Correction
I would like to make a correction
to my last article of Spirit Books. I
was mistaken in my statement. Apartments will NOT be built in
the Upper Realm.
The building is being renovated for
upgraded retail spaces. I apologize
for the error. Steve Moore
get the operation was based on the
happy life it has had and his only
disability was a limp?
The Ferryland
Express
Long time ago when the land was
free,
Sir John built a railroad from sea
to sea.
What would you think if a Willow
Point vet called the SPCA saying
that the dog was being abused and
in need of this operation?
Some Victorians lived on the
islands off shore.
What would you think when the
RCMP and SPCA showed up with
an unlawful warrant and took your
family dog away from you?
So the islands all joined the
confederation
What would you do when the
SPCA seriously assaulted an
elderly family member in the
process of taking your dog?
Many promises are made to these
western isles
What would you do when the
SPCA says you owe $3,000 for an
operation that was not effective or
absolutely required?
He promised the train would come
right to their door.
But the train has still never reached
their station.
By shrewd politicians with cunning
and guile.
They made B.C. Ferries a crown
corporation,
This is a model of creative inflation.
And that you can never see your
dog again?
When the provincial coffers are
looking bare,
And your family member could
suffer from his injury for the rest
of his life?
They reduce the sailings and
increase the fare
And the laws that say that they
are justified are a product of the
corruption in the BC Provincial
Government and Justice system!
This is a true story and the people
that condone it are the suporters
of our so called fair and democratic
society, funded by our tax dollars.
Thank you for taking the time to
read this and reflect on it in your
next provincial election here on
peaceful Quadra Island.
Written without prejudice
Bill Binnersley
Trauma & Abuse Counselling Centre
Professional individual counselling
for men & women by appointment.
NORTH ISLAND
SURVIVORS’ HEALING
SOCIETY
CALL 250-287-3325
And when the islanders complain
this is cruel
They just blame it all on the cost
of fuel.
They are driving the islands into
recession
Perhaps it is time to call for
secession.
When the political hacks start
sharpening their axes,
We could vote independence and
withhold our taxes.
If the feds and the province would
like us to stay
We must have a bridge or a marine
highway.
United the people of the North
West Coast
Are rattling the chains of Sir John
A’s old ghost.
He united this nation from coast
to coast.
George Vancouver’s islands could
sound the last post.
- Ann McLean
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Discovery Islander
ISLAND CALENDAR
Submit your event info or news item - eMail: news@discoveryislands.ca or drop-off at 701 Cape Mudge Rd or at Hummingbird
MONDAY
- Parent & Tots, QCC, 9:30 am - 12 pm
- Sing For Pure Joy! QCC, Room 3, 3:00 - 4:30. All Welcome.
TUESDAY
- Yoga with Trinity, QCC #3, 5-6:30pm- Al-Anon Meeting, Quadra Children’s Centre, 7:00 pm
WEDNESDAY
- Yoga with Trinity, QCC #3, 10-11:30am
- Parent and Babes 11 am QCC
- 1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1 - 2 pm
THURSDAY
- Parents & Tots, QCC, 10:00 am - 12 pm
- Yoga with Trinity, QCC#3, 5-6:30 pm
- Prayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7 pm
FRIDAY
- White Light Essences & Guided Meditation, Studio 6 Upper Realm, 1-2:30 pm
- Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm Quadra United Church
SATURDAY
- First Saturday of month - Local Food Market at Quadra Legion from 10-2 pm - Farmers’ Market & Bazaar 10 am to 2 pm behind Credit Union, Q Cove
- Open mic with Mo. 9:00 pm HBI pub
SUNDAY
- Family Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30 am
- United Church, 10:45 am unless advertised, Sept 15 to end Jun, 285-3163.
- Quadra Sunday Painters, 11 am - 2 pm, 285-3390
Source: Government of Canada
NEXT DEADLINE: MONDAY, MAY 12TH, 2014
Friday, May 2
- Theatre Quadra presents: Steel Magnolias Quadra Community Centre 7 pm
- Live music with Blue Kats, HBI Pub 9 pm
Saturday, May 3
- Farmers’ Market - behind CC Credit Union Q Cove 10 am - 2 pm
- Nuyumbalees, Annual Dinner and Art Auction, Quinsam Hall CR 5 pm
Sunday, May 4
- Rebecca Spit Broom Bash, 12 noon, bring gloves and clippers
Friday, May 9
- Boom. Slam Poetry Evening with Duncan Shields HBI Pub 8:30 pm
Saturday, May 10
- Quadra Children’s Centre’s annual garage sale, info 250-285-3511
- Golf Tournament Fundraiser for Children’s Centre book Tee-time 285-2811
- Dinner & Concert with Valdy, Herons, $55 250-285-3322
Tuesday, May 13
- Childhood Asthma Workshop Quadra Island Medical Clinic 7 pm
Saturday May 17
- Cortes SEAFEST Gorge Harbour Marina - free shuttle from ferry 250-935-6911
- Ten Times Bigger plays Quadra Legion 9:00-1:00 am $5.00
Saturday, May 24
- Quadra May Day Celebrations, parade Rebecca Spit 10 am sharp.
- Dance with DJ Dodd & The Returning Saturn Collective! Q.C.C.
- Badfish plays Quadra Legion 9:00-1:00 am
BC FERRIES PHASES OUT PREPAID PAPER TICKETS ON
HORNBY ISLAND
AND CORTES ISLAND ROUTES
Prepaid paper tickets valid for payment until December 31, 2010
Bill Bradshaw Quadra Real Estate
Team ‘Life Cycle’ won the Great Grand Masters
Category in the 2014 Snow to Surf
L-R : Robert McKerracher (Bow Canoe), Steve Schliecher (Kayak), Tak Ogasawara
(Alpine Ski), Harley Elias (Stern Canoe), Mike Akey (XC Ski), Jack Mar (Mtn. Bike),
Brian Simmons (Road Bike), Dave Younger (Snow Shoe), Jerry Benner ( 2nd
Runner) and Murray Garland (1st Runner).
There were over 1500 participants in this years Snow to Surf in the Comox Valley.
Quadra Island’s Life Cycles Team had a total age of 617 yrs., third oldest team in
the event and place 61st out of 151 teams.
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
NEW LISTING $295,000: 0.7 ACRE
WATERFRONT LOT AT COPPER BLUFFS
•280 ft of walk on waterfront•Driveway
to beautiful building site on rocky point
close to ocean•Easy beach access to two
small bays•Property boasts great southern
exposure and comes with shared drilled well,
hook up to sewer & hydro services to property line•Nice storage shed in place & 27
ft travel trailer sits on building site, which
owners are willing to sell to the purchaser
Your Island Realtor®
billbradshaw@royallepage.ca
www.quadrarealestate.ca
250-285-3293
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Discovery Islander
ISLAND FORUM
Say your piece - eMail: news@discoveryislands.ca or drop-off at 701 Cape Mudge Rd or at Hummingbird
Dear Neighbours,
Finally there is a positive initiative
for which we have an opportunity
to make comments. The
initiative is the Marine Planning
Partnership, MaPP. The purpose
of the MaPP Marine Plan is to
provide recommendations for
achieving ecosystem based marine
management that maintains
social and cultural well-being and
economic development based on
healthy ecosystems over the long
term.
I have included links to the MaPP
program and the plan maps. Please
don’t just refer to the maps but read
the MaPP information also. It is
important to read section 5 of the
Draft Plan which explains the uses
and protections and criteria of each
management zone
Jim Abram has an article in this
week’s DI and on the gumboot
about the program.
The coastal area with which MaPP
is concerned has been divided
into four sections: Haida Gwaii,
North Coast, Central Coast,
North Vancouver Island (NVI),
which extends from the top end of
Vancouver Island to just south of
Campbell River. Our comments
will be directed to the NVI area.
This program is important because,
unlike DFO’s geoduck plan, the
plan is based on science, ecology,
environmental preservation and
respect for other social and cultural
values.
The MaPP plan does not address
activities under Federal Jurisdiction,
but what it does is provide a second
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“layer” of consideration in defining
and deciding appropriate activities.
The Federal Government might
indicate a willingness to grant a
marine use licence coast wide,
however it is the Province who
grants tenures.
*MaPP hopes to become policy
for the BC Government when
reviewing applications for marine
activities and marine tenures.
It is very important – even critical –
for us to write letters in support of
the MaPP program
MaPP planning considers the uses,
plans, zones, tenures and legal
designations that are in place on the
land adjacent to marine areas and
the seabed but does not propose
specific management objectives for
private lands or uplands.
What this is saying is that MaPP
recognizes and reinforces our
zoning and our rights as landowners
and the value of our properties. It
also recognizes the importance of
our ocean for tourism, recreation
and personal enjoyment.
I believe that MaPP ,in conjunction
with our zoning and precedents
that recognize our zoning,
provides us a great deal of support
in opposing future applications for
commercial resource based marine
use.
Please take the time to read the
MaPP plan for NVI and write a
letter of support.
Below are two links to MaPP, the
first takes you to the NVI Plan
and the second takes you to the
comment page.
Our comments are so important for
our cause that I ask you to please
take the time to read the Plan. When
you look at the NVI Plan please
click on the shaded sub links. This is
an easy read and important so that
you can provide knowledgeable
comments.
Why our comments are important:
You will notice on page 7 of the
Draft Plan SUMMARY, there is a
map which shows that the area from
Francisco Point to Rebecca Spit and
the west side of Quadra and Sonora
Island from Small Inlet to Nodales
Channel are proposed as protection
zones. Small Inlet, Waiatt Bay and
Drew Harbour would be recognized
as already protected. All other
waters and beaches surrounding
our islands would be designated as
special management zones meaning
that all uses must be considered,
including upland settlement and
tourism. MaPP needs to receive our
support to ensure these zones.
Web page for NVI Plan: http://
mappocean.org/north-vancouverisland/draft-plan-for-input/
Webpage to provide feedback by
May 15: http://mappocean.org/
north-vancouver-island/draft-planfor-input/north-vancouver-islandonline-response-form/
An important comment which
should be in all letters is: “
Proposed activities in all zones
must be referred to local
government and must be in
accordance with local bylaws”
The deadline for comments is May
15th but don’t wait until then.
THE EDITOR NOTES
A
long with the ongoing
BC Ferries debacle,
continuing pressures on
local services and a slanted global
economic picture, the news of
the closure of the Cortes branch
of the Credit Union and reduced
hours on Quadra comes as insult
added to injury to our islands.
Yet from this desk it seems to
me that if Coastal Community
Credit Union are facing economic
pressures at their smaller
branches then they only have
themselves, and specifically their
marketing department to blame.
Within weeks of CCCU’s takeover
of Quadra Credit Union in 2009
our local financial institution
all but disappeared in the local
media. Sure they fulfilled their
contractual obligations of
donations through the Legacy
Fund but their advertising dried
up virtually overnight.
Any business person worth their
salt knows that marketing is a
crucial part of maintaining and
growing a business and CCCU’s
complete lack of it begs the
question: was the initial merger
a calculated move to eventually
eliminate competition or does
CCCU simply not understand
basic business fundamentals?
It’s not as if our sole banking
service lacks for unique selling
points. Just why is it that CCCU is
deluded by false economy?
- Philip Stone
Michael Stahnke
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Discovery Islander
NEWS & EVENTS
Submit your event info or news item - eMail: news@discoveryislands.ca or drop-off at 701 Cape Mudge Rd or at Hummingbird
Newcomers
Welcome
New to Quadra? The Discovery
Islands Chamber of Commerce and
local businesses welcome you with
a gift bag. Please contact Judy at
250-285-2150
At The Legion
We have two fabulous 4 piece bands
from Campbell River coming in
the month of May: On Saturday
May 17th 9:00-1:00 It’s Ten Times
Bigger! $5.00 at the door & On
Saturday May 24th BADFISH is
coming from 9:00-1:00, both bands
are sure to Rock the Legion !
Golf Course
Membership
Considering membership with the
Quadra Island Golf Course? There
has never been a better time to
join the Club! Membership offers a
wealth of benefits of which include
an opportunity to play unlimited
golf, participation in club events,
discounts on retail, driving range*,
power carts*, reciprocal benefits with
other golf courses and more. If you
need more information or you have
questions, please call 250-285-2811.
Live Music at
Farmers’ Market
There will be live music at Quadra’s
Saturday Market.
On June 7th Louise Krohman
will introduce Flamenco music
and dancing. On June 14 Dave
Blinzinger will play his mellow sax.
If you would like to perform at the
market this summer, phone Steve
Moore at 285-3323. Quadra folks
are generous and musicians can
usually take home more than $60
for the two hour gig from 10 am to
just past Noon.
Children's Centre
Garage Sale
The Quadra Children’s Centre
annual garage sale is coming up on
Saturday, May 10th from 10 until
2. Come on out and find some
gently used treasures and support
quality early care and learning
in our community. We are still
accepting donations until Friday,
May 9th. You can deliver your
gently used items to our back
deck. Please no clothes, skis,
computers of TVs. For more
information call 285-3511.
Thanks HBI!
A major thank you to Lois and her
wonderful staff at the Heriot Bay
Inn for so beautifully hosting the
celebration for Save the Heart of
Quadra Parks and thank you to each
of you who attended. It was a grand
evening.
Susan Westren
Fundraising Golf
Ladies Auxiliary
Scholarship
Quadra Legion Ladies Auxiliary
is excepting applications for the
KAY DUBOIS MEMORIAL
SCHOLARSHIP
From Veterans descendent
entering post -secondary education.
An award will be based on academic
& citizenship criteria. First Year
Students
Tournament
Mail to Box 129 Heriot Bay
B.C.V0P-1H0 Applications close
May 31 2013
It’s easy, establish a team of 2, keep
score and hand in your score card at
the end of your round. The lowest
and highest gross score for a 9 hole
round win the trophies.
You don’t have to be a Buddhist
to appreciate a circle of quiet
meditators sitting together
peacefully.
On Saturday May 10th, the QI
Golf Course is hosting a FUN
FUNDRAISING TOURNAMENT
in support of the Quadra Children’s
Centre.
The entry fee is $5 per person
with all proceeds to the Children’s
Centre.
Additional donations for the
Children’s Centre are gratefully
accepted. Let’s show our
community support! To register
and book your tee time,
call 250-285-2811.
Buddhist
Meditation
Come relax and calm your mind
with a 40 minute meditation on
Sunday morning at Spirit Books in
the Upper Realm at Q. Cove. After
a tea break, we discuss a book
called “What the Buddha Taught.”
We start at 10 am sharp every
Sunday. It’s free or by donation.
Call Steve or Danielle for more info
at 285-3323
Dear Mom:
this year choose delightful service
and delicious food...
(but skip the toast crumbs in bed)
Herons is serving a special Brunch Menu featuring eight distinct
eggs benny options with four hollandaise variations; gluten free
available too. Brunch 8 am - 2 pm May 11.
Herons hours: 8am-8pm Sun-Thurs; 8am - 9pm Fri & Sat
Dear Dad: call for reservations... 250.285.3322
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
a beautiful place to spend time
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REGIONAL DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Discovery Islander
By Jim Abram
T
his past month has been busier than
ever. With the ferry fight in full swing
including rallies, continuous media
and Board business at an all-time high on top
of everything else, my days have been pretty
much filled to the brim. I will try to keep this
report to a minimum.
Ferries, dreaded #*@&!@*#
Ferries!
Where on earth do I start? I guess I’ll start
with the daily stories coming from you, the
public, concerning the hardships caused by
the new schedule (and fares). Every day, I
hear additional stories of how you are being
impacted and I list them and I speak to media
about them, so that government can hear it
broadcast all over the Province. We will also
bring these concerns to the BCFerry corp. at
our next Ferry Advisory Committee on June
10th. Should be a heated one and remember
that the public is invited to attend as observers
and can also request to speak as a delegation. I
really wish more of you would take advantage
of expressing yourselves to BCFS in person at
these meetings. I will be doing a CTV story on Monday when
the stuff hits the fan over the new changes to the
schedule. They called me and asked to cover the
story. Of course I will do the story. What better
way to get the problems out there for people to
see. (This will have taken place by the time you
read this, so go to the CTV archives to see the
video, if you like).
Web page for NVI Plan: http://mappocean.org/
north-vancouver-island/draft-plan-for-input/
Please document all problems with the ferry
schedule that you encounter and send them
to me by email, so that I can forward them
easily. Having to transcribe phone calls and / or
written comments takes a lot of time that I don’t
have. So please use email if possible.
Things to Know about MaPP: http://
mappocean.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/
Things_To_Know_About_MaPP_20140401.pdf
Last of all on the Ferry front, but possibly the
most important, is that I have been compiling
a list of possible issues that might be worthy of
taking to court. I have contacted lawyers from
my past provincial group involvements and
have a group of bright lawyers who are willing
to take what I have given them and see if they
can spin the issues into legal arguments that
are actionable. I just finished sending the issues
to them on Friday the 25th, so hopefully I will
hear back from them by the end of this week. So
keep your fingers crossed that we have a valid
case. Any lawyers that read this that want to
throw in their two-bits, I am here to listen! OK,
enough on Ferries! Thinking about them 24/7 is
bad enough. Having to then write about all that
is going on is enough to make one’s blood boil!
The UBCM Special Committee on BC
Ferries (that I am on) will meet on April
30th to discuss phase two of the report,
which is the actual socio-economic study
(that the Province never did). We will give
the consultants the terms of reference and
strategize on how best to make this have
serious impact on the government. As you
all know from my last report, we had a great
rally at the AVICC convention in Qualicum
Beach on April 12th. We solidified the local
governments of this coast, and beyond, and
they are now totally on our side in this battle
including the President of the UBCM (from
the northern interior!). Marine area Planning
Partnership (MaPP)
and… Geoducks!
As most of you saw from the news reports,
we had an emergency call-out a few days ago
and we didn’t have enough crew to make the
after hours sailing. So the CCG was called
and they did it. From the initial call to arrival
at the hospital the incident took two and
one half hours. That comes straight from the
family involved. This is totally unacceptable
and could have been a matter of life and death.
This too will be on our agenda for June 10th
with the FAC and BCFS brass. This is a (poor)
management issue, not a crew issue. Luckily
the event turned out positive for the patient,
but what about next time. We heard at the
last public meeting from Emergency Service
providers that after hour call-outs happen on
average, 4 times per month. That is 48 times
per year! This needs to be fixed. Now!
I have mentioned this process in previous
reports and the fact that I have been a part
of the process as the SRD appointment. It
is a planning process in conjunction with
the Provincial government and First nations
governments, along with stakeholders from all
sectors. I have participated for over two years
and the plan is due to wrap up in June, if all
goes well. I am including some websites for
you to look at. A couple are for information on
the process and one is for feedback if you were
unable to make the public meeting. The plan
area is the entire coast from Alaska border to the
bottom of Quadra Island and it is divided into
four sub-regions. We are the North Vancouver
Island Region. Here is the webpage with the
North Vancouver Island Plan and associated
documents:
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This process is nearing finalization and the
input from the recent public meeting is being
processed. I will be going to Vancouver for two
days starting tomorrow to work on final details
with the group.
Plan itself: http://mappocean.org/wp-content/
uploads/2014/04/NVI_DraftPublicPlan.pdf
Plan Summary: http://mappocean.org/
wp-content/uploads/2014/04/NVI_
MPSummary_FINAL.pdf
Webpage to provide feedback by May
15: http://mappocean.org/north-vancouverisland/draft-plan-for-input/north-vancouverisland-online-response-form/
The meetings have been mostly two days long in
Campbell River every six to eight weeks as the
NVI Plan area and then about every two months
in Richmond for two to three days for the entire
plan area (all four sub-regions) This is what I
will be attending tomorrow and Tuesday.
I hope this helps you in understanding what I
have been involved in on your behalf and how to
provide feedback.
The reason I have reprinted some of the info
from my last report is due to the newly released
plans of the Federal Government, who always
seem to act independently of everyone else and
in denial of what is going on around them. They
are aware of this MaPP process and the “zoning”
that it has developed for acceptability of certain
uses throughout the plan area. However, in
complete isolation, they have released a plan to
open the entire coast up to Geoduck farming
(very large clams that live in sandy bottoms - see
site below), in spite of the MaPP plan which
controls the tenuring of such activities. True,
the Feds issue the license to raise the critters,
but the Province and the Local Government
control the actual site tenure.
DFO has indicated that geoduck applications
would be considered for almost every beach and
foreshore in the Discovery Islands, including Waiatt Bay and Small Inlet, where we just spent
20 years going to the trouble of securing as
continuous park lands and protected area. We can inform DFO of our unhappiness with
this method of “planning” on their part, by
supporting the MaPP recommendations.
This may be the most effective way to prevent
the uncontrolled use of our shorelines. The
deadline for submissions is May 15.
All the information is on the MaPP websites
listed above. Go to North Vancouver Island and
go to Draft Plan for Input
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Please write comments in support of this Plan
before the 15th. For information on the Federal
plans, please see the following: http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/
aquaculture/geoimf-cgipan/geoimf-cgipan-eng.
pdf
http://www.pac.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/consultation/
aquaculture/geoimf-cgipan/maps-cartes-eng.
html (maps)
For Further Information about Geoduck
Farming go to: www.protectourshoreline.org Centre for Civic Governance
Conference
I attended the above mentioned forum in
Vancouver on April 4th and 5th. It is an annual
conference of progressive leaders in local
government and is always a treat to spend
time with like minded local govt. officials and
leaders in various fields from across the country.
I was asked to attend as a presenter on the BC
Ferries issue and had a wonderful response
from leaders across the entire province, not
just the coast. I know, this could have gone
under my Ferries portion of this report, but
this forum was about more than ferries. It was
most importantly about climate change. The
need to raise awareness of the immediate threat
at our doorstep was emphasized with the latest
science. One of the main things that came out of
the forum on that front was a joint resolution,
that I was asked to help draft, to be sent to the
AVICC, then on to the UBCM and lastly on
to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
It basically is asking the Province to lobby
the Feds to revisit the targets for greenhouse
gas reductions in light of the upcoming
international forum on climate change in 2015.
Things are progressing far faster than earlier
models predicted and therefore the targets need
to be strengthened now!
Luncheon with Lieutenant
Governor of British Columbia
I had the honour of being invited by the
Nuyumbalees Cultural Society at Cape Mudge
to attend a luncheon with Her Honour Lieutenant Governor Judith Guichon on April
25. She was doing a coastal tour to acquaint
herself with the communities along our shores.
It was a wonderful opportunity for her to meet
the people and see our area. She was traveling
on a Navy Frigate! I jokingly suggested she
try the ferry next time when we were talking
informally after lunch.
The Cultural Centre put on a beautiful lunch in
partnership with Gowlland Harbour Resort and
SouthEnd Farm and Vineyards. Park addition celebration
The evening of April 25th was also the official
celebration of the acquisition of the additional
lands at Small Inlet - Waiatt Bay Provincial
parks. It was purchased from Merrill Ring, a
forest company from Port Angeles, Wash. after
20 years of negotiation and ups and downs.
Though the Provincial govt. provided the largest
share of funding and land trades, the people of
Quadra supplied the lion’s share of the work
to make this happen. I am not going to go into
the history of the acquisition at this point, but
just want to thank the organizers of the event
which was held at the Heriot Bay Inn and was
a packed house. And I do mean packed! We
were there to celebrate our success, and we
did! A few short speeches were given and the
atmosphere in the room was nothing short of
joyous! Provincial representatives came up from
Victoria to attend since they worked on the file
from the beginning. Unfortunately the Minister,
the Hon. Mary Polak, was unable to make
it. She has been a supporter since she took
over the ministry. And of course, there were
many tributes to the one person that worked
so doggedly from the start, Judy Leicester, who
was there in our hearts. We owe her a great
deal for pursuing this for so many years. It is so
unfortunate that she didn’t live to see it come to
fruition. She will not be forgotten.
Quathiaski Cove Sewer
Expansion
My own personal opinion is that if this
expansion does not pass this time, the people
who are effected will never again have the
kind of opportunity that is now being offered
them. The sewer will allow them to dispose of
their sewage in an environmentally conscious
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Issue #575 May 2, 2014
250 589 0207
It is now up to the people within
the expansion area only to vote on this. we
have spent an inordinate amount of time on
the issue. So no matter how you feel about the
project, let’s vote in July and get it over with.
And now I will stop! Feel free to call me
between the hours of 8:30 am and 7:00
pm, Monday through Friday (please, not
on weekends, folks!) at 285-3355, or you
can fax me at 285-3533 or you can email me
anytime at jimabram@xplornet.ca or by
mail at Box 278 in the Cove, V0P 1N0… or on
Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/
JimAbram…. Lots of choices. Please do not use my residential phone number
for SRD calls. All business calls should be on
285-3355. Many thanks! Respectfully submitted, Jim Abram Director, Discovery Islands - Mainland Inlets (Area C),
SRD
We passed a number of readings of bylaws
regarding the expansion project of the new
properties that are proposed to be included in
the sewer district. These will enable us to move
on to the referendum. I am hearing all sorts of
rumours and misinformation out there already
and I hope that the ads that will be published
shortly, and the letters that will be sent to each
individual property, will clear up some of the
confusion. Plumbing, Heating & Gas Fitting
Green Building, Design and Consulting
manner, will increase their ability to densify the
Cove area, as the community has already given
the green light to in our Local Area Plan and it
will increase their property value and the ability
to sell a property if one wishes to, because it is
a serviced lot with none of the uncertainty of
buying a lot serviced by a septic field. I have
been able to put a substantial amount of Gas Tax
Money (a Fed., Prov., Local Govt. program) into
this expansion project that will not be available
in the future if this is turned down this time
around. The cost of joining has literally been cut
in half with those additional funds.
250-202-1150
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Preschool Program
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For 6 to 11 years
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7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday to Friday
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Hand-Drumming
Jam
Come join an informal handdrumming session at Spirit Books
in the Upper Realm at Q. Cove.
The time is 7:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
every Wednesday night. If you
don’t have a drum, we can supply
you with one for the evening.
There is a suggested $5 donation.
Beginners are welcome and
receive basic drumming tips. Call
Steve at 285-3323 for more info.
Friday Night
Jam
Come join an all acoustic jam on
Friday Nights at the Upper Realm
in Q. Cove. Guitars, piano, bass,
flutes, drums and singing all comes
together.
It goes from 8 p.m. to whenever.
Suggested donation is $5. Call Pat
at 285-2807 for more info.
Free Firewood
Work Party
We ran out of Free Firewood for
this Winter. But we need your help
to cut up wood for next winter.
Every Wednesday morning at 9:30
am, just before the Community
Lunch, we will be cutting up wood
behind the Community Centre.
Bring a chain saw or Axe or both. We have some extra axes if you
don’t have one. If you support
or benefited from this program,
please come out any Wednesday
morning in April or May and help
out. Call Steve for more info at
285-3323.
Steel
Magnolias
Theatre Quadra presents the
delightful drama of six memorable
ladies who are as delicate as
magnolias, but as tough as steel!
These wonderful women are
amusing, moving and richly
human, always there for each
other through life’s triumphs and
tragedies.
Quadra Community Centre
May 2 & 3 - 7:00 and May 4 - 2:00
(doors 30 mins. before)
Tickets at Hummingbird, Works of
H’Art, Music Plant
Adults: $12 advance / $15 at the
door
Students/Seniors: $10 advance /
$12 at the door
Cortes SEAFEST
Saturday May 17th at Gorge
Harbour Marina Resort Free Shuttle, call 250-935-6911 or
email cortesconnection@gmail.
com to reserve.
Serving begins at 11:30 am there
will be:
• four oyster dishes: poached,
fried, sautéed, breaded
• 3 kinds of barbequed oysters
• raw oyster “shooters”
• steamed mussels, prawns, clams
• salad fixings from Curious Farm
• artisan bread from Natural Food
Co-op
• non alcoholic drinks
Kids menu from the TeensZene
Musicians & Craft Tables
Bring your family and friends!
Questions? More info? email
Kristen at usualmagic@gmail.com
At the HBI
Dear Mom: skip the toast crumbs
in bed… choose delicious eggs
benny for breakfast at the Heriot
Bay Inn. Eight distinct options,
four hollandaise variations, gluten
free available too. Brunch served
till 2. Dear Dad: call 250.285.3322
to reserve.
Learn Something New at UofQ.
May 8… Wordsmithing: an
interactive intro to slam poetry
with Slam Master Duncan Shields;
May 15… Throwing Ceramics:
cups and bowls grow on the
potter’s wheel with Jenna White.
HBI Pub education at 7pm. Free!
Strong Words: Poetry Slam with
Vancouver Slam Master Duncan
Shields May 9, 8:30 pm in the
HBI Pub. ISLAND POETS! Join
in on stage: this slam is noncompetitive. $10/cover; no charge
for performing poets. Call the Inn
to participate: 250.285.3322.
Canadian folk legend Valdy is
returning to the Heriot Bay Inn for
a dinner show in Herons Saturday
May 10. $55/seat, two-course
dinner included. Limited number
of show-only seats: $35. Call
250.285.3322 to reserve.
Another season of “keeping
brains lubricated with learning” at
UofQ finishes with PROM May
29th: learn the art of DJ’ing with
New Listing
Michael O’Donnell of the Naked
DJ’s. Then we’ll dance with DJ
M.O.D. Bring diplomas, win prizes.
Dress your best! Class begins 7pm.
The Unexpected is young, eclectic
and full of energy! Hear this
Quadra teen band and support
the Quadra Island PAC during
a delightful two-course dinner
evening Saturday, June 14 seating
at 6; served at 6:30. $47/seat
Reserve! Call 285.3322.
Friday night live music = fun in
the HBI Pub… May 2 Blue Katz
“vintage rock, roll, rhythm and
blues”; May 16 The Jagsters with
classic rock+blues. More fun
Saturday evenings: Open Mic with
host Mo Davenport in the Pub.
Ay Matey! Prepare thyself for a
Murder Mystery, pirate style June
21. Host Sarah Bible presents
this interactive evening including
dinner in Herons at the Heriot Bay
Inn. $69/pp.
Cortes Radio
Drop in and tune out
89.5 fm
Freehold lot at the lake! Almost 1/2 acre walk
on water front lot located on pristine Village
Bay Lake. This lovely 13 year old cabin offers
propane, fridge, stove, cozy wood stove and
much more. This property comes with all
furnishings, 2 boats, generator and solar
panels. Gorgeous level lot boasts trees for
privacy and even a small white sandy beach.
You'll love the sun and great layout with
approximately 240 feet of lake front on this
stunning property. Call today for a personal
tour or to view more photos!
Successfully selling real estate on Quadra Island since 1995
Heidi Ridgway
Your Resident Quadra Island Realtor®
250-285-2217 tel
250 202-2217 cell
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Issue #575 May 2, 2014
The Future of
Spirit Books
It looks like Spirit Books Spirit Books may
continue at the Upper Realm in Q. Cove with
one half its current size. But there will still
be enough room for the Sunday morning
meditation, the Wednesday night drum jam and
the Friday night all instrument jam.
Please note my letter of apology in the Letters
to the Editor in this issue of the DI. I suggested
apartments were being build in the Upper
Realm.
This is not the case. There are going to be
upgraded retail spaces. Therefore, Spirit Books
may continue to serve the community by
donating all profits to the free firewood, free
money, food bank and the community lunch.
I want to thank all those people who quietly
supported the continuation of the bookstore.
I will need some help moving stuff around to
make room for the renovations in the last week
in May. Call Steve if you can help at 250-285-3323
Quadra Circle
News
The Transportation program: Are you a senior
who doesn’t like to drive at night – so you miss
a community event you’d love to attend? Or you
sometimes need a ride to go grocery-shopping,
get to an appointment or meet a friend to
chat. Just call Diana at 285-3630 to arrange a
volunteer driver.
Seniors Outreach Worker, Marie Sheran:2853950 visits seniors who want more information
on our programs or who are recovering from
illness or sometimes feeling a bit isolated.
Quadra Home Meals: Provides weekly meal
orders to Island seniors or care-givers unable
to cook regularly and to anyone dealing with
illness or recovering from surgery. These tasty,
nutritious meals are cooked specially for the
program by the Gowlland Harbour Resort
Chef. For $5 per meal you can order soup/
stew with bun, or a small entree, or a full meal
with fish or meat, vegetables and a starch.
Food preferences, allergies and special diets
can be accommodated. Meals can be reheated
or frozen. Pick them up at the Community
Centre on Wednesdays between 11:30am and
12 noon. If needed, the meals can be delivered
by our volunteers. To order by Sunday noon call
Marie:285-3950 or Lynda:285-3205
Friday Lunch: For everyone over 55 - please join
us Fridays at 11am for armchair exercises with
Ann Lawrence or at noon to 1:30pm for lunch
(by donation) and a speaker in the Lower Level
at 1281 West Road (Quadra Bible Church).
Food prep volunteers are welcome at 9:30am:
Karen 285-3477.
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Spring is Blooming &
Hatching on Beautiful
Mitlenatch Island! Cruise aboard MISTY ISLES to this wildlife
sanctuary in the Salish Sea. Walk trails thru
meadows ablaze with Chocolate Lilies, Death
Camas, Sea Blush & Monkey Flowers. Search
for owl pellets & river otter dining tables. Experience territorial & nesting activities of
many gulls, cormorants, pigeon guillemots
& oyster catchers -- those black birds with
pink gumboots & carrot beaks!. Ride a zodiac
around Mitlenatch to encounter noisy seabird
cliff rookeries, massive Steller’s sea lions and
agile California sea lions. Keep a lookout for
eagles, river otters, dolphins & orcas. Skipper/naturalist Mike Moore has a wealth
of information & stories about this gem in the
gulf. Sponsored by the CORTES MUSEUM,
this day trip leaves Cortes Bay at 10 a.m.,
returning at 4:30 p.m. Choose Friday May 23 or
Saturday June 14. Cost is $120. Shuttle service
is available by donation between Cortes ferry &
Cortes Bay. Pack your lunch & binoculars. Dress for the
weather. Don’t forget your camera! For details
& registration phone Lynne Jordan at 250-9356472 or e-mail Cortes Museum at: cimas@
twincomm.ca
4th Annual Quadra
Island Festival of
Chamber Music
The Committee for the 4th Annual Quadra
Island Festival of Chamber Music is pleased to
announce the return of Philip Hansen and his
world class musicians in July, 2014. Concert
dates: Wednesday, July 23, Quadra Island
United Church, Cape Mudge, Your Carriage to
Paris, doors open 6:30pm- $20; Friday, July 25,
Southend Winery, Celtic Magic, doors open
6 pm- $40; Saturday, July 26, Quadra Island
Community Centre, Piano Favorites throughout
the Ages with Carter Johnson, doors open 6pm$18; Sunday, July 27, Gowlland Harbour Resort,
Sheer Delight, doors open 10 am-$40. Thursday,
July 24, Gowlland Harbour Resort will host for
Friends of the Festival Donor Dinner- limited
seating of 40-doors open 6pm- $90. Tickets:
Works of H’Art; Yellow Dog Trading Company
and www.gowllandharbour.com/events/ or call
Gowlland Harbour Resort: 250-285-3522
A limited number of Early Bird packages will
be available for the four concerts, $100 plus
taxes. Last year, we saw tickets sell out very
quickly so if you are planning to join us, we
recommend getting your tickets early. For more
information: www.quadrafestival.com
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Ferry Schedules
Campbell River - Quadra Island
Crossing Time: 10 minutes
Leave Campbell River
Mon-Fri
Sat-Sun
6:40 am
7:25 am
7:30 am
8:30 am †8:15 am
9:15 am
9:25 am
**10:25 am 10:10 am
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*10:55 pm †10:55 pm
Leave Quathiaski Cove
Mon-Fri
Sat-Sun
6:15 am
7:05 am
7:00 am
8:00 am †7:50 am
!9:00 am
8:45 am
9:55 am
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Quadra Island - Cortes Island
Crossing Time: 45 minutes
Leave Heriot Bay
Mon-Fri
9:05 am
**11:05 am
1:05 pm
3:20 pm
5:10 pm
6:45 pm
Sat-Sun
†8:45 am
10:45 am
12:45 pm
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Leave Whaletown
Mon-Fri
7:50 am
9:50 am
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**1:50 pm
4:05 pm
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Sat-Sun
†7:30 am
9:30 am
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! Local Commuter Sailings, Please Avoid.
* Fridays Only † Daily except Sundays.
** Tuesday sailings are for Dangerous Cargo
No passengers or cars.
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Now Open for the 2014 Season
A Unique Resort Designed to Renew Your Soul.
Mother’s Day Breakfast Buffet
Treat your Mom to breakfast at Tsa-Kwa-Luten
the Oceanfront Resort at Cape Mudge.
Available from 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Adults $19.95; Children age 6-12 $11.95; Kids 5 and under FREE!
For reservations call 250-285-2042.
www.capemudgeresort.bc.ca
Wednesday Night Feature
- Prime Rib Night!!
Come join us for the freshest
Seafood available! Local Prawns, Mussels,
Scallops and Salmon cooked to perfection.
Dining Room Hours Breakfast 7:30am to 11:00am,
Lunch 11:45am to 3:00pm,
Lounge 3:00pm to 5:00pm,
Dinner 5:00pm to 9:00*
Dinner Reservations Recommended
*Last seating based on the demand of the day
Back for 2014
Locals discount
10% off Dining*, Accommodation
and RV Park!!!!
*except on advertised specials
Reservations Recommended 285-2042
Creative Chaos
Someone once said “Chaos is the
birth of creativity”......well that
certainly was the case Easter Sunday
at Works of H’’Art.... nevertheless
“Mission accomplished”!
New summer scarves, handbags,
home décor and artist’s creations
are now ready for viewing and
purchasing pleasure!
We have some new art from old
favorites - Maureen Maryka , Robert
Cameron. Tara Williamson and Kevin
Johnson. A new Patrick Amos print
“The Fisherman” and carving from
Chris George- Eagle,Orca, Salmon!
William Van Orden has captured the
life and color of spawning salmon in
his full size replica and Ed Oldfield
has a raku rendition of the same
mounted on a beautiful piece of
driftwood...ta dah!
Linda Varro has graced our walls
with another magical creation “Jewel
Garden” with “Silver Mermaid” soon
to follow. These are one of a kind
works of a brilliantly creative mind.
A very proud moment in our
little shop was the presentation of
Mike Arseneau’s masterful works
with wood! Tell me...have you
ever seen a rolling pin made with
maple, padauk, purple heart, alo
wood, yellowheart and walnut?
Husbands....take note...for sure this
is for the wife who has everything!
Come in and be amazed at Mike’s
candleholders,shaving brushes
(badger hair) and bowls and
vessels made from Western Maple
burl, yew wood, yellow cedar and
plum wood.
Two new young artists have their
art now in Works of H’Art...Megan
Edgar has “Heriot Bay” and “Shoal
Bay” proudly hanging on our walls.
Megan is currently studying at VIU
Nanaimo-her medium is acrylic.
Anna May Bennett was born
and raised in Fife, Scotland but
moved to Canada 14 years ago. She
now resides in Powell River with
her husband and two boys. Her
prints available to see are “Blue”,
“Decourcey Driftwood”, “Bear
Island”, “At Sea’s Edge”, “Western
Winds” and “Waiting for the Tide”.
We are now open seven days a
week... 9:30-5:30.....and earlier or
later if necessary! We are ready and
proud to show off our beautiful little
shop! (250)285-2834.
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Salmon Enhancement Holds
Annual Meeting
Salmon Enhancement Society's
AGM was held on April 10,
2014, at the EcoCenter. The
following overview outlines our
accomplishments and challenges
in 2013.
A new initiative for 2013
was the presentation of two
Streamkeeper's Courses, with basic
subjects presented in February and
more advanced subjects studied
in October. The obvious success
of these courses will mean more
to come in future. The hope is
that Streamkeeper graduates
will become more involved in
'adopting' and monitoring Quadra
Island streams in the future.
Good rapport was maintained
with relevant agencies regarding
issues of mutual interest. A field
trip with the Area Manager and
Senior Biologist from Ministry
of Transportation helped to
resolve Granite Bay Road runoff
issues. Several meetings, field
trips, and numerous emails and
phone calls with our temporary
DFO Community Advisor, Stacey
Larsen, proved invaluable on
numerous issues. We remain on
TimberWest's radar for reviewing
cutblocks. Grant Hayden, Lawrie
Bowles and Pete Calverley
reviewed and commented on
several TimberWest blocks of
interest to the society.
Unfortunately, the Ecocenter
remained closed over the summer
of 2013 as HRDC funding was
not available, and short notice
left us little time to fundraise for a
summer student to run the facility
(we have funding in place for 2014
and the EcoCenter will be open
this summer). The annual release
of coho fry from the pond at the
EcoCenter took place last May,
and 500 new coho fry from the
Quinsam Hatchery were added to
the pond, thanks to Stacey Larsen
at DFO. Tucker Dinnes facilitated
a Vision Day exercise for board
members on November 23rd, to
help us in our long-term planning.
Peter Calverley and other
volunteers were able to carry out
fry trapping in several streams,
including various Village Bay Lakes
watershed feeder streams, with
encouraging results. We hope to
explore more streams, and carry
out more fry trapping in 2014,
using standardized field, mapping
and recording protocol. After trail
and road clearing to provide access
into Luoma Creek, work parties
constructed several structures to
increase useable habitat in this
stream. This work will continue
in 2014, headed by Frank Gleeson.
In addition, trees provided by DFO
were planted at the outlet of Luoma
Creek to provide shade for salmon.
Many volunteers were out on
the streams weekly in October
and November counting salmon
returns in Granite, Drew, Village
Bay and Open Bay Creeks.
Numbers and size of chum were
exceptional, and numbers of coho
entering the Village Bay Lakes
system were also outstanding.
The counting fence at Village
Bay Lakes was operational, with
VBL residents Lauren Miller
and Larry Hafemeister, and
other volunteers counting and
releasing coho and chum into
the lake system. The fence was
plagued by two incidents of
vandalism which affected our final
count. We are actively pursuing
alternatives to the counting fence
for counting salmon returns into
the VBL system. One option being
considered is a video camera to
permit automatic and continuous
counting at the fence, thereby
removing the necessity of holding
back salmon even temporarily,
since manual counting only takes
place twice daily.
Other activities that deserve
mention include the placing of
salmon caution signs at stream/
road crossings, manned tables
at Canada Day and the Fall Fair,
and Graham Mackay's resolution
of ongoing issues with Revenue
Canada. As usual, the droughtproofing program on Hyacinthe
Creek was active, and proved
invaluable in maintaining adequate
flow during the summer for both
coho fry and trout.
Total volunteer time given to
the society was well over 1500
hours. I'd like to thank our many
volunteers, and particularly the
board of directors, who gave many
hours of their time attending
meetings and stepping forward
when work needed to be done.
Honourable mention goes to
Graham Mackay for herculean
efforts in sorting out the business
end of the society, an often
thankless task.
Janis McLean
for Quadra Island Salmon
Enhancement Society
Asthma
Workshops
Childhood Asthma
Tuesday, May 13, 7 pm at the
Quadra Island Medical Clinic
Come and join the discussion!
For all parents whose children
have been diagnosed with asthma
(children aged 11 and above
are welcome to attend as well).
Workshop will revolve around a
diagnosis of childhood asthma and
its treatment. All children with
asthma should have an action plan
for management of asthma flares. If
you do not, we would like to help
you create one for your child.
Please sign up by calling the clinic
at 250-285-3540.
Adult Asthma
Tuesday, June 17th, 7 pm at the
Quadra Island Medical Clinic
For adults with a diagnosis of
asthma. We would like to discuss
the asthma disease process and
its treatment. How are you doing
with your asthma management?
When was the last time that you
used your peak flow meter? Do
you have an action plan to refer to
when your asthma acts up?
Come and review your asthma
diagnosis with us in a relaxed
informal setting.
Please sign up by calling the clinic
at 250-285-3540
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Island
Artisans &
Craftspeople
Directors of the Stuart Island
Community Association (SICA)
would like to extend an invitation
to Island artisans and craftspeople.
Do you produce an artwork,
product ot other item that would
be suitable for sale on consignment
in the SICA storeat Big Bay, Stuart
Island, this coming summer?
If you would like more information
please call the store at:
250-202-3625 or email:
postmaster@stuartisland.info
Come Walk
With A Doc
Join a health professional from
the Quadra Island Medical Clinic
for a walk around Rebecca Spit
each Monday at 10 am. from the
boat launch parking lot. All island
residents (and visitors) welcome,
rain or shine. Phone 250-2853540 for more information and to
provide a contact number in case
of cancellation. Come walk for fun
and for health: see you there!
Quadra Circle
Home Meals
Only $5 per meal for Island seniors,
anyone too ill or tired to cook
or recovering from hospital stay.
Tasty, nutritious meals (including
food preferences, allergies, special
diets) specially made by Gowlland
Harbour Resort’s Chef. Meals can
be reheated or frozen for later. Pick
up at Quadra Community Centre
Wednesdays 11:30am – noon or
arrange delivery. Order by Sunday
noon: Marie: 285-3950 or Lynda:
285-3205.
Folk Legend
Valdy at HBI
Canadian folk legend Valdy is
returning to the Heriot Bay Inn for
a dinner show Saturday May 10 in
Herons. Valdy is a gifted songwriter
who skilfully reveals the intricate
nuances of life and love.
Through forty years of recording
and touring, he’s a wellseasoned folk institution whose
performances always satisfy. He
is “one of the best evenings of
entertainment Confederation
Centre has ever seen....a man of
formidable talents” according to
the Charlottetown Evening Patriot.
Immerse yourself in an evening of
musical storytelling with a “master
of folk, country, rock and blues”,
and enjoy a delicious two course
dinner prepared by Chef Chris
McCallum. Seats are $55 each;
seating begins at 6 pm. A limited
number of show-only seats are
available for $35/each.
Please call the Inn 250.285.3322 to
reserve your seat.
Performing since the 60’s, Valdy
has sold almost half a million
copies of his 13 albums, has two
Juno Awards (Folk Singer of
the Year and Folk Entertainer of
the Year), a total of seven Juno
nominations and four Gold albums
to his credit.
His recent CDs include “Read
Between the Lines” released
in 2012, “Contenders”, a
collaboration with friend and
fellow singer/songwriter, Gary
Fjellgaard, with whom he has an
absolute blast touring, and a solo
release, “Viva Valdy: Live at Last”,
a two-CD package, one live, one
studio, with a total of 25 tunes and
a lyric booklet.
Naked in the Sun
The crossing lies ahead.
A clear view of the unknown.
From this weathered bench
I face the truly wild and free.
I will not swim there
for my bones are too old.
Crumbling.
A boat will come.
And all the scenes and chapters of my
life will race on board.
Stories of children, aching and funny.
Of recklessness. Of lovers.
Of rugged work.
Of words left unsaid.
Of summer’s tingling kiss on bare skin.
I could never get enough of that.
Packed in together, will we drift
or be dragged
across uncharted currents?
This is not a bad time to go.
With my wits about me,
I will watch over the side.
Colours changing over deep,
and less deep.
Fingers tracking shadows
in the silky chill
that tastes salty – and sweet.
The way might be rough.
But there’s only one direction to
go now.
I will ride it out.
When we get there,
nudging into that other shore,
I will grab a last breath.
Of wilderness. Of dancing.
And memories will rush
to other parts
while my stage goes dark.
I cannot know what it will feel
like, the final curtain fall.
But it will come.
And there will be no encore,
unless you remember me.
Laughing.
Sitting here – on a tree that fell
before my story started –
with half my still-hot coffee,
brewed from a hardy mountain
stream.
A hand resting on the head of a
good dog.
Naked in the sun.
Poem for Betty Frank
By Julie Ann Luoma
January 2014
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The 2014 Beach Clean-up: A Warm
Thanks to All from Sierra Quadra and
Discovery Passage Aquarium
Our 17th Annual Beach Clean-up was another
marvellous success. Once again, Sierra Quadra
extends thanks to the many Islanders who
scoured our beaches for unwanted detritus —
mostly plastics — and did a super job of bagging
it, bringing it to the designated collections
points so it could be loaded on pickup trucks
and then transferred to the larger vehicles for
disposal.
Styrofoam and tires were abundant again this
year, as was miscellaneous material from the
shellfish industry. In all, we managed to rid
our beaches of four truckload equivalents of
garbage. Sierra Quadra congratulates all those
who contributed to the clean-up, with thanks
to Deb Cowper for the Discovery Passage
Aquarium educational table. This Earth Day
event has become a symbol of our caring for
our beautiful island home, and a measure of
the accomplishment possible when we work
together as a community.
Over the years, this community event has
continued to be supported with energy and
enthusiasm. For our 17th annual event, we
offer special thanks to the many people and
many businesses who made this event possible.
Beyond the many Islanders who provided
pickup trucks, we want to acknowledge the
owners of the large trucks who committed
their big machines to the task: G. Roy Dahlnas
Excavating, Viken, Sorensen-MacDonald
Enterprises Ltd ( 2 trucks), Landtec Industries
(Nick Richardson) and Hedefine Contracting.
All these trucks were crucial to the project’s
success.
We must also thank B.C. Ferries for providing
free passage for all the trucks taking the garbage
to the landfill site in Campbell River, to the
Strathcona Regional District for free tipping at
the dump (in collaboration with the Manager
of Solid Waste for the Comox Valley Regional
District). And we wish to thank BC Parks
for its co-operation and to Susan at Rebecca
Spit for her assistance. Free garbage bags and
a gift certificate were provided as a special
contribution from Thrifty Foods. The Discovery
Islander gave a helpful profile to the event as
did The Bird’s Eye, The Gumboot and Robyn
Budd’s colourful posters. Delicious soups
came from Kameleon Food and Drink, and
Gowlland Harbour Resort. Coffee was supplied
by Cafe Aroma and the Lovin’ Oven with coffee
urns supplied by the General Store. And the
invaluable Spirit Points from Tru Value Foods
(Heriot Bay and Q. Cove) provided additional
food. Intense Rentals ( Jim Thievin) provided
the tents that housed shelter at food central.
Community
Connections Centre
Our Volunteer Centre is now OPEN in the Cove
Centre! Funded by a New Horizons for Seniors
grant to Quadra Circle from the Government
of Canada, we link volunteers with appropriate
volunteer opportunities in our community. We
encourage people who want services and those
who want to volunteer to drop in and learn what
is available on Quadra Three qualified senior
volunteers, Karen Gair, Maureen McDowell and
Carol Woolsey, share the duties of the Centre’s
Co-ordinator. We will recruit, screen, train and
match volunteers with assignments.
This service is also available to all community
groups who need volunteers, such as Quadra
Elementary School, Quadra Children’s Centre,
the Recreation Centre programs such as
May Day, Fall Fair, Community Kitchen and
Moms and Tots, Quadra Trails Committee,
Salmon Enhancement Society, Quadra Circle’s
programs and more.
Volunteering at Quadra School is a new project
in which we’ll draw from our volunteer base
to arrange for Quadra seniors and others to
provide educational talks, craft demonstrations
and reading or mentoring to classes and
individual children. Youth can volunteer to help
seniors with house and yard chores, learn about
the person’s history on Quadra, or teach them to
use a cellphone for example.
Food and refreshments are a highlight of the
Beach Clean-up event because they provide an
opportunity to meet, visit, relax and indulge.
So thanks to the many generous bakers of cakes
and cookies, to the maker of sandwiches and
wraps, and all those who staffed the food booth.
But our most special thanks to all Quadra
Islanders who wrestled styrofoam and tires over
driftwood, and who collected and bagged our
unwanted beach garbage. Without your many
hours of work, the Beach Clean-up would not
have been a success. You have all made Quadra
Island a healthier and more beautiful place to
live.
The Community Connections Centre also
provides local and other resource materials of
interest to seniors, their families and the general
public. For example, if you’re looking for
tradespeople with seniors rates, how to make a
will or Advance Care Directive, find a group of
others interested in a weekly Bridge game, etc.,
check with us. If you have a service to offer, let
us know.
Do you want a rewarding volunteer activity that
suits your skills, interest and available time –
whether it’s one event or ongoing? Does your
group need volunteers? Want to know about
programs and services on Quadra? Drop in
Wednesday through Sat. from 11am-3pm. Let
us help you connect: Call 285-2255.
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Issue #575 May 2, 2014
ARTS REPORT
DI Arts Editor:
Dom Fetherston
artseditor@discoveryislander.ca
Artist Profile: John Hansen
J
ohn Hansen was born in Bassano Alberta,
and raised in Vancouver. In 1955 he joined
the Navy, and did a four year apprenticeship as a
marine engineer in Halifax. He worked at some
ship building projects in Victoria, and was the
engineering supervisor at the tall ship building
program at Comox. His career in the navy
continued for twenty-six years. He also worked
for the Coast Guard for six years and for BC
Ferries for three years.
In the 1970’s, the beauty of Tiffany lamps
inspired John to begin working with glass.
Until recently, it was assumed that the exquisite
lamps were first created by Louis Tiffany,
but in 2007, it was discovered that they were
originally produced by Tiffany’s master designer
Clara Driscoll. Tiffany was a New York interior
designer who created stained glass windows.
John’s began making reproductions of the
beautiful Driscoll lamps by studying the shapes,
colours and designs. He experimented with
stained glass and became proficient enough to
offer many popular stained glass classes.
His interest changed to working with fused glass
in 1999. He enjoyed the fused glass method so
much, that he has been creating only fused glass
objects since that time.
Fused glass involves melting two or more pieces
of glass together in a kiln.
Glass expands when it is heated, and shrinks
when it is cooled. Glass manufacturers have
devised a system that ensures that the change in
glass density when heated and cooled remains
the same. The change in density is referred to as
the Coefficient of Expansion (COE). Glass with
a COE-96 expands ninety-six millionths of an
inch for each one degree centigrade it is heated.
If two pieces of glass have different COE’s, the
object will crack.
There are several steps in the production. The
size, shape. COE and colour of each piece of
glass is placed together in a jig-saw puzzle sort
of arrangement. Various types of cutters, saws
and grinders are utilized. John most often uses
a straight cutter, however to achieve any type of
elaborate curve requires the employment of a
band saw impregnated with diamond grit. The
spindle grinder comes in several shapes, but
most often, John uses a cylinder grinder.
After the design is prepared and the glass
is cut, the pieces are placed in the kiln and
fully fused on a flat shelf, which is done at a
very high temperature to merge two or more
glass pieces until they flow together. Timing
and temperature are the most critical factors.
The actual fusing process from start to finish
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Photo by Lawrie Bowles
takes about 24 hours as the glass goes through
multiple temperature phases, sitting to anneal
(slowly cooling the glass to make it stronger ),
and then left to cool in the kiln until it reaches
room temperature.
Next, John typically employs one or both of
the techniques of “slumping” and/or “tacking.”
Slumping is done at a low temperature to
create objects like bowls or dishes, where the
temperature is just high enough for the hot glass
to slump over a form. Tacking is achieved at a
slightly higher temperature to tack one piece of
glass to another without losing it’s form.
The most exciting part of the process occurs
when the kiln has fully cooled and the finished
fused glass is exposed. The final results are aweinspiring and unique objets d’art.
When John and his wife Hilary are not on one
of their exciting vacations (teaching English in
Korea and China, or driving to Quebec or to
Florida) he invites visitors to his studio on Sutil
Road.
Learn more online at www.longjohnsilvers.info.
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Spring Is Blooming & Hatching
On Mitlenatch Island
Steller’s and California sea lions
make a brief stay on Mitlenatch
Island in their spring migrations.
These massive and noisy animals,
along with seals, hundreds of
nesting seabirds, eagles, spring
wildflowers and prickly pear cactus
are the attractions for Cortes
Island Museum’s first cruises of
the season to Mitlenatch Island
on Friday, May 23rd, or Saturday,
June 14th, aboard the 43-foot gaffrigged MISTY ISLES.
Skipper/naturalist Mike Moore
and his wife Samantha share a
wealth of information and stories
about this wildlife sanctuary in the
Salish Sea. Walk meadows ablaze
with Chocolate Lilies, Death
Camas, Sea Blush and Monkey
Flowers. Search rocky outcrops
for Prickly Pear Cactus growing
in the warm, dry environment
of Mitlenatch Island. Search for
owl pellets and river otter dining
tables as you hike island trails and
beaches. Watch territorial and
nesting activities of many Gulls,
Cormorants, Pigeon Guillemots
and Oyster Catchers – those black
birds with pink gumboots and
carrot beaks!
Slowly cruise in a zodiac around
the shores of Mitlenatch to
experience noisy seabird cliff
rookeries, impressive Steller’s and
California Sea Lions. “The young
male Sea Lions congregate on the
island at this time of year,” says
Mike Moore, “because they’re
not welcome on the breeding
grounds.” Keep a lookout for
Eagles, River Otters, Dolphins and
Orcas.
Early Cortes settlers Mike and
John Manson once owned and
used this gem in the gulf to raise
sheep and some cows free from
wolf and cougar predation. They
used a rowboat to take sheep back
and forth, but for the calves that
were rowed out, it was a one way
trip – they had to be butchered
before removal from the island!
Many early homestead families
on both Cortes and Quadra
Islands used Mitlenatch for group
picnics that lasted all day long.
Mitlenatch Island was designated
as a Provincial Park in 1961 to
protect the hundreds of wildfowl
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that nest there. The park, which
is the largest bird sanctuary in
the Strait of Georgia (also known
as the Salish Sea), is favoured for
nesting because it’s protected from
predators. Another attraction is
the dry, warm climate. Mitlenatch
lies in the “rain shadow” of
Vancouver Island mountains that
make rain clouds drop more than
half their moisture on Vancouver
Island. As a result, Mitlenatch has
an annual rainfall of only 75 cm (30
inches), compared to 153 cm in
Campbell River.
On Friday, May 23rd cruise
participants will travel on the 8:30
a.m. ferry from Campbell River
to Quadra Island to link with the
9:05 a.m. ferry from Heriot Bay
to Cortes Island for a 10:30 a.m.
departure from Cortes Bay. On
Saturday, June 14th, participants
should catch the 8:15 a.m. ferry
from Campbell River to connect
to the Cortes ferry. On Cortes
a shuttle service is available by
donation between the ferry and
Cortes Bay so leave your car in
Heriot Bay. The fee for this day
trip is $120 (tax included). Bring a
lunch, binoculars and spare shoes.
Dress for the weather, including a
hat, sunscreen and a windbreaker
jacket. Don’t forget your camera!
For more information on this and
other Cortes Museum tours call
Lynne Jordan at 250-935-6472
or e-mail: cimas@twincomm.ca
or leave a message at the Cortes
Museum 250-935-6340.
Other Cortes Museum sponsored
cruises coming up include: a
dinner cruise to the Laughing
Oyster in Okeover Inlet June 15th;
a two-day visit to the waterfalls of
Toba Inlet July 5th-6th; a low tide
reef exploration on July 12th; a
cruise ‘around Maurelle Islnd July
29th; two cruises into Desolation
Sound July 20th and August 23rd;
and a new trip this year to discover
Desolation Geology “When
Wrangellia Came Wandering In”
on August 7th.
Come and explore with the
CORTES MUSEUM.
Check our website cortesmuseum.
ca for more details on cruises and
coming events.
The May Day Theme Is Here!
Get your float ideas prepped and
your costumes made!
The May Day theme this year
is: “The Way of the VIKING”.
MAY DAY is May 24th and as
usual the parade starts at 10:00
a.m. at Rebecca Spit. We are super
excited to be planning an all ages,
licensed dance with DJ Dodd &
The Returning Saturn Collective!
One of Quadra’s own, Andrew
Clippingdale returns for his Island
debut and will bring with him
some guest performers. Have awesome memories of May
Day dances of the past and want
to make more great memories?
Get involved and volunteer! Call
285-3243. WE NEED YOU! It
is going to be asuper fun night
with Poi and Tribal Belly Dance
performances, great food and even
a body painting competition! If
youhaven’t body painted before
sign up to our body-painting
workshop on May 17th. The Cost is
only $25 including supplies. Learn
techniques from Amy Louise, a
professional, award winning body
painter. Get ready to compete,
because you could win some
awesome prizes!
Queen Speech Info Night
Hey grade 6 girls, would you
like to hone your speech writing
and public speaking skills? One
fantastic way to get experience is to
enter the May Day speech-writing
contest. For all info please attend
the queen speech info night at
Q.C.C. (May 5th at 7:00). Bring
your parents and your enthusiasm!
Next generation of May Pole
Dance instructors needed!
What says May Day more than the
over 100-year old tradition of May
Pole Dancers?!!
We need a very committed
individual/individuals willing to
shadow the current instructors this
year so that they can pass on the
torch in the coming years. If you
love the May Pole Dancers and
want to get involved please call
Linda McCluskey at 285-3522.
Body Painting Workshop
Interested in or already love to
paint? Ever wonder what it would
be like to paint on skin? Want to
try your hand at body painting
for this year’s May Day Dance
Body Painting Competition?
Well, this is your chance to talk
to a professional face and body
painter who will be holding a
workshop at the Community
Centre on May 17, from 12:30
- 2 p.m. Artist Amy Louise has
traveled to Toronto, Montreal,
Calgary and Las Vegas partaking
in Body Art Conventions and
Competitions over the last 8 years
- placing 3rd in Calgary’s Canadian
Body Painting Championships
and 1st in Victoria’s Fringe Body
Painting Festival. Throughout
the workshop, Amy will give
a presentation of her works
including behind the scenes,
before and after photos where she
will share her experiences and
pass on tips and tricks. Some of
the details covered will include
concept execution and sketching,
brush and sponge application
techniques, care and maintenance
of your supplies, you and your
model, documenting your work,
and materials. There will also be
plenty of opportunity for questions
and some hands on demos. Paint
and sponges will be available for
use; bring your own arsenal of
brushes if you have some. The cost
is $25, phone Q.C.C. at 285-3243 to
register.
Huge thanks to Community
Kitchen Volunteers!
It takes a big list of amazing, caring
locals to put on the Community
Kitchen Lunch every week
throughout the winter. The 2014
Community Kitchen lunch has
been a delicious success thanks
to these dedicated volunteers.
THANK YOU Community
Kitchen Volunteers; you make this
island a wonderful place to live!
T-BALL starting in just a few
weeks!!!
Thursdays in Blenkin Park.
May 15- June 19, (4:00-5:00 p.m.).
Ages 5-8; Facilitator: Chad Murray. Cost: $5/6 sessions; MUST preregister your child at Q.C.C.
Phone the Community Centre @
285-3243 to register.
Issue #575 May 2, 2014
Broom-Free
Rebecca Spit?
We are getting close but...
After nine years of working to get rid of the
broom, yet again we have to go to the Spit to
pull and clip some more.
Rikki (who has been working against the broom
for nine years!) showed us where we have to
concentrate our efforts. Two areas have been
prolific but some others have only little new
growth - proof that it is possible to eradicate
that broom totally.
So if you would like to contribute to a broom
free Rebecca Spit come to the first parking lot
(before the boat ramp) on Sunday, May 4th at
12 noon. Bring gloves and clippers. We hope
to have some mechanical broom pullers for the
bigger stalks.
It probably will take no more than 2 hours to do
the job, but we’ll be happy with any time you
have to participate.
For further information connect with Mike at
250-285-3178
Gilakasla
On Saturday, May 3rd, community members,
business leaders and local stakeholders will join
with the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre for the
Annual Dinner and Art Auction. Held at the
Quinsam Recreation Hall in Campbell River,
the evening offers a traditional seafood buffet,
performances by local artists, and both a silent
and live auction featuring the works of artisans
from throughout the region. All proceeds
benefit the Nuyumbalees Cultural Centre which
celebrates the culture, language, and traditions
of the Kwak’wala, Laich-Kwil-Tach and
K’omoks Peoples.
Cocktail Reception: 5:00 Dinner: 6:00pm
Program & Auction: 7:30pm
Tickets $85.00 (Members $75.00), Tables of
8 - $600. For more information, to purchase
tickets, or to learn about some of the exciting
sponsorship opportunities available, please call
250-285-3733 or visit nuyumbalees.com.
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A Very Sad
Day!
New Patients Welcome!
Dr. Joseph Gris
Dr. Paul Elphick
Three years ago...almost to the day... 33
woman walked into a room at QCC at 6pm
on a Monday night. Weight Watchers did not
believe our small lsland could support a meeting
room. . These woman took their first step toward a
healthier, happier, thinner way of life...many
laughs were had, many stories told, many
challenges were overcome, and much support
was given! Many more were to follow after
that-at one point, the numbers went up to 60
members!! It was much more than just a weight
loss group! Thru the years we have supported
the local Food Bank, The CR Woman’s Shelter
with our Clothing Exchanges and even created
our own cookbook.
Family Dentistry
We Cater To
Cowards
Book an
appointment today
250-285-3000
It turned out to be the fastest growing and
losing group on Quadra. The Island saw many
beautiful transformations of many wonderful
woman.....not to mention some wacky ads and
posters and some amazing before and after
pictures!!!!
Today I learned that that group is being closed
by the Weight Watchers head office....due
to declining membership. There are too few
new members but I am happy to say....high
numbers of Lifetime memberships ( way to go
“losers”!!!). May 26th will be the official last
WW meeting on Quadra Island
There are too many to thank.....you know who
you are.....thank you all for your continued
support!
Each and everyone one of you who came thru
those doors have touched my heart. I am a
better person to have known you....I salute you
all!
I leave you with this.... I am proud to call you a
“loser”. Thanks for the memories....you “skinny
bitches’!!!!
They said it would not work...you have proved
them wrong...we were the little island that
could!!!
Huge Hugs and much love
Brenda
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Quadra Island
Farmers Market and
Bazaar 2014
Start up Saturday, May 3rd. 10am - 2pm.
Rain or shine Beside the Credit Union
Come on out to this years’ community market.
We are always looking forward to another
enjoyable season and would like to welcome
back all of the regular vendors and extend a
warm welcome to any newcomers who may
be interested in participating in this traditional
island event.
Some of the great things you might find: fresh
local produce, baked goods, garden starts and
plants, local art, artisan works, soaps, art cards,
books, knitted treasures, music and much more!
The market gate is open at 8am for set up and
operates on a first come basis. The market starts
at 10am and ends at 2pm.
The table fee for vendors is still only $5.00
and $1.00 for children. Local community and
charitable organizations will not be charged.
Visitors welcome! Come and enjoy our local
market. This is where it’s happening on Saturday
on Quadra Island. Arts, crafts, food, produce,
and souvenirs galore!
Quadra Island
Poetry Slam
Words. We use them but poets, poets craft
them. Poetry has long been an oral tradition;
slam poetry has revitalized the interest of
poetry as performance, and exponentially
expanded interest in performance poetry across
North America. Slam poetry is perceived
by many as a democratizing force; open and
accepting of all backgrounds, ages and voices.
A Poetry Slam is a competition in which
poets perform original work. Poems are
judged equally on manner and enthusiasm of
performance as much as content and poem
style. Judging is done by pre-selected members
of the audience.
But the Strong Words Poetry Slam May
9th in the Heriot Bay Inn PUB is not quite
ye–olde traditional Slam, because it is a
Non-Competitive evening. Yep, no judging.
Vancouver Slam Master Duncan Shields plus
other Vancouver slam-scene poets will be here
to keep us going, and local poets will take the
stage too. The usual Poetry Slam rules will be
followed, all except the judging. There is a three
minute time limit per poem; props are not
permitted.
We strongly discourage dogs at the market! If
you have no choice and must bring your pet
please make sure it is on leash or carried and of
course pick up after your pet because people
and children play here!
To learn more about the art of the Slam, check
out Duncan Shields teaching a UofQ in the HBI
Pub on Thursday May 8th. And be sure not to
miss Quadra’s first official (non-competitive)
Strong Words Poetry Slam in the HBI Pub May
9. Doors are at 8:30pm; $10 at the door.
Steve Moore will be arranging our live
entertainment starting in June but if there are
any musicians that would like to play in May
please contact Stella 250-285-3184
Island poets, aspiring wordsmiths and closet
writers are invited to join in on stage: no
cover fee if you’re performing. Call the Inn to
participate: 250.285.3322.
See you at the Market!
Contact: Stella 250-285-3184 or email
quadramarket@gmail.com
Come on out, we’d love to see you there!
Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/
quadramarket
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No Boat Launching
at Surge Narrows
In her article about exploring the new Park,
Jeannette Taylor instructed folks to launch their
boats at Surge Narrows but that is prohibited
and anyone doing so will incur the wrath of all
locals for the damage they will certainly cause
and the inconvenience they will create for users
of this vital access point. Here’s the scoop for
using Hoskyn Landing, at the end of the Surge
Narrows Road on Quadra:
NO BOAT LAUNCHING AT SURGE
NARROWS. NO PARKING FOR BOAT TRAILERS.
BEACH ACCESS FOR 4 WHEEL DRIVE
VEHICLES ONLY. NO BEACH ACCESS FOR TRAILERS OF
ANY KIND. MAXIMUM MOORAGE TIME ON THE
DOCK IS 48 HOURS
SMALL BOATS ONLY
If you can fit your small boat or kayak on top of your
4x4 vehicle, then, OK, drive it down to the beach. If
you don’t have a 4x4 vehicle, you may walk your
boat, (with physical effort and risk of injury, down
the steep, gravel-strewn ramp and across the
stream-slippery rocks), to the water’s edge.
This Hoskyn Landing access is heavily used by
the ferry-less, outer islanders, the dock is small
and parking space is limited, especially in the
summer. Road ramp maintenance and repair is
done by volunteers at personal expense. Please
respect the usage rules. Considerate visitors are very welcome. There’s
a great rapid-viewing, hiking trail out of the
lower, 4x4, parking lot!
-Judith Wright
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Issue #575 May 2, 2014
News from the Philippines
Dear Ma’am Carol Foort and Quadra Island Community,
Greetings of peace, love and unity to everyone there in Canada from those
of us here in the Philippines. As I send this simple message, I hope that
everything is fine in all of your daily activities.
I am very happy here in our Barangay since our community was blessed
to receive the Gift for Peace from the IAT organization that you are
involved with. This has created many improvements for our community.
Our people have also gained many skills such as learning how to better
care for their animals as well as how to earn more income from planting
trees and vegetables. They have also gained support in how to socialize
and deal with problems in a more positive way. Our barangay had a
misunderstanding with another community, but with the help of IAT, it
is now settled and there is peace for everyone. We were also fortunate to
receive some school supplies and canned goods during Christmas so I am
very thankful for those who support the IAT organization.
There were many places in the Philippines that had a lack of water due to
a shortage of rain during January and Februrary. Though here in the valley
we have been lucky and are now starting to harvest legumes as well as
being busy planting the next crop of rice.
In relation to my teaching, I am always happy to teach and feed my pupils.
We now have a feeding program at the preschool where we receive 10
pesos for each child per day. We have a parent schedule and a menu that
they follow. After the food is cooked, we all eat together in our daycare
centre. Our topic for the new year was “Me and my Community”. The
children were able to draw what they could see in their community.
I explained to them about many of the tools that people use here and
they were able to draw the tools that their parents use in their work.
We also went around the community to see all of the different animals
and trees. They have been learning how to take care of the animals and
about their different sounds and moves - how some have 4 legs like the
carabao, dog, pig, cow and goat, and some have 2 legs with wings like the
ducks, chickens and birds. They have been learning also how animals are
important to us and help us in different ways. As they draw and color the
animals they have also been matching pictures to the ones the same as
where they live, and learning about which animals live in the water, land
and sky.
Quadra Island Seniors
Finally our weather is changing
for the Spring & Summer seasons.
Our members enjoyed a luncheon
at the H.B.I. for our Easter Party
and a farewell to long time, hard
worker, Christine Dyson who is
moving with her family to Lake
Country, North Okanagan. Our
next General meeting will be
on May 7th 2014 at the Legion,
at 10:30 a:m with Director Jim
Abram speaking to our Seniors
regarding very important issues,
including the ferries. We will
also have a Photo Op with Jim
and our members thanking him
for our annual grant, that we
receive for maintaining the Tourist
Information Centre, which will
open on May 13th. In June we will
be sending a delegate & guests
to Agassiz to the B.C.O.A.P.O
Annual Provincial Convention,
where we help to vote & pass
resolutions that are sent to our
Provincial & Federal Govts. to
improve conditions for all people
including Seniors. In June we
are planning a special event to
celebrate our 50th Anniversary of
the founding of our branch, which
was instituted by many families
which are still living on Quadra
Island. Some of the names on the
Charter are Richards,Schnarr,
Britenbach, Fielding,
Stephens,Grafton,Johnston,
Macklin, Piper, Stickland &
Still. Help carry on the hard work
for these people who have tried
very hard to make a difference for
our Seniors. For membership call
Marilyn Lamb @ 3354 or Ruth
Amiabel @ 3801 or cell--250-8959188
Drivers
Needed
Quadra Circle Transportation
Program still needs volunteer drivers
from the Cove and South End. If you
live in or near either of those areas
and have some time to spare, please
call Diana or John at 285-3630.
I was especially happy to be with my pupils during our practice for
Foundation Day where IAT invited us to join them with other preschools
and to be part of their program in Tabuk. My children were very excited
and enjoyed participating and presenting their cultural dance which they
did very gracefully.
I will end here and hope in the following months we can share more
activities. Again, thank-you very much for your support to my community,
especially to our Daycare and for my honorarium.
Truly yours,
Mary Jane Bagrao
Spring is
here!
time to get your boat
and motor tuned up
Get 15% off (labour) with your Islander-Benefits Card.
We have Used and New Outboards for Sale.
All used outboards come with a 6 month Guarantee
Call Frank for an appointment today
and be ready for some smooth Sailing
and Peace of mind on the Water.
Marine Services
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Ouadra
Fast, Reliable, and Reasonable Rates.
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GARDENING
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HEALTHY GARDENS
Unique opportunity to own a piece
of paradise on Quadra Island in sandy
Open Bay, $319,000
For more info contact Ben Chabot at
778-288-1703
SHOPS
WAYPOINT SIGNS
Signs, Picture Framing and simple
Engraving at Waypoint Signs beside
Quadra Builders. Tues-Thurs,
9-noon/1-4pm. Appointments
possible to suit your schedule.
Friendly, efficient, personalized
service with quality products at
affordable rates.
250-285-2815
info@waypointsigns.com
SERVICES
Q-COVE APPLIANCE REPAIR
Repairs and service to your domestic
major appliances at competitive
rates. We have a good selection
of quality rebuilt washers, dryers,
fridges, gas and electric ranges. All
come with a one year warranty on
mechanical components and free
delivery for south Quadra Island.
New and used parts depot. Free
pick up of your unwanted recyclable
appliances. 10% Seniors discount.
Please call 250-285-3425
or cell 250-202-3425.
FERNBANK SAWMILL
Custom cutting at your place or mine
on a state-of-the-art Woodmizer mill.
We cut everything from beams to
siding. Call Gerry Côté: 250-285-3651
NOLE CREEK SAWMILLS
Milling, moulding, kiln drying to all
your specific requirements. Specialty
beams to 32 ft. Siding, flooring &
Much more. Your logs or mine. Free
local pickup and delivery. Call Greg
250-204-0814
www.nolecreeksawmills.com
HELP WANTED
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Looking for an Certified Dental
Assistant CDA for Cortes Island
Dental Clinic positon start date
September 8 2014 for details please
call Linda at 250 240-7164 or email
oceansark@shaw.ca
577
Certified horticulturist Ryan
Nassichuk wants to help you get
your soil analyzed by a reputable
laboratory. He also wants to help
you interpret the results to come
up with a soil remineralization
strategy specific to the needs of your
garden. Ryan is also available for
consultations on Quadra and beyond
regarding all aspects of coastal food
gardening. Call 250-202-2326 or
nassichuk@gmail.com and visit
ryansgarden.com
WANTED
WANTED - LAND PARTNER
to grow food and nurture Nature.
Varied and multiple options available
to help steward this 10 acre piece of
paradise on Quadra Island's south
end.
Call Helene for info. (250) 285-3779.
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Benefits
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from participating
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in the Cove
all regular
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Ask us about our current
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FOR SALE
YELLOW CEDAR LUMBER
Limited supply of yellow cedar
available. This is a beautiful and long
lasting wood, perfect for decks, trim,
panelling, etc. Fernbank Sawmill. Call
576
Gerry Cote, 250-285-3651.
10% Off any purchase
QUALITY CEDAR PRODUCTS
Planed or rough cut decking,lumber,
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needs. Located On Quadra Island,
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10% Off Select Services
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Email, fax or drop off your
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with any questions
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