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April 13, 2012ISSUE 523 Serving the Discovery Islands for 20 Years - since 1992

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MONDAYParent & Tots, QCC, 9:30 am - 12 pmLow Impact, 8:30 am, QCCYoga with Josephine, Room 3, QCC, 10 am -12 noonKarate, 4:30 pm, QCCSing for Pure Joy! Room 3, QCC, 3 - 4:30 pm, All welcome.Weight Watchers, QCC, 6 pm - 7 pmAlcoholics Anonymous, Quadra Children’s Centre 7 pmMandy’s Movielicous night in the HBI Pub 9:001st Monday - Quadra writers group, 7 - 9 pm 285-3656

TUESDAYSpinners 10:00 am – 12:00 QCCQuadra Children’s Song Circle, Room 3, QCC3 - 4 pmZUMBA with Pamela - QCC- 6:10-7:10 pmAl-Anon Meeting, Quadra Children’s Centre, 7:00 pm Folkdancing, QCC, 7:30 pm, Sept 21-Apr 26

WEDNESDAYParent and Babes 11 am QCCFood Bank 1-2:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Wed of every month) QCCUofQ Pub education from your Neighbours. HBI pub 7:00 pmHand-drum Circle, Upper Realm, 7:45 - 9:15 pm1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1 - 2 pm

THURSDAYParents & Tots, QCC, 9:30 am - 12 pm Karate 4:00 pm QCCPrayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7 pmDrop in games and wing night, Legion, 7:00 pm. Sound Spirit Kirtan - QCC - 7-8pm - By Donation

FRIDAYAlcoholics Anonymous, 8 pm Quadra Children’s Centre Fridays – Live bands in the HBI Pub 9:00 pm

SATURDAY“Fun Ride” Easy to Moderate bike ride 10:30 am Aroma Cafe Quadra Legion Meat Draw 5pmOpen mic with Mo. 9:00pm HBI pub

SUNDAYFamily Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30 amQuadra Sunday Painters, 11 am - 2 pm, 285-3390United Church-11 am, first Sun. of month-12 noon, 285-3163.Buddhist meditation, Upper Realm, 10 am.

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Friday, April 13- Emily Spiller, Heriot Bay Inn Pub music at 9 pmSaturday, April 14- Ladies Auxiliary Plant & Bake Sale- The Energy Sustainability Dilemma 7:30 pm QICCWednesday, April 18- Quadra Legion General Meeting at the Legion 8 pmFriday, April 20- Duffy Live Heriot Bay Inn Pub music at 9 pmSaturday, April 21- Earthquake Survivor’s talk and slides, 7:30 pm, QCC, doors open @ 7pm- “A Knight of Murder” interactive and hilarious dinner in Herons 285-3322. Sunday, April 22- Earth Day Beach Cleanup, Headquarters at Rebecca Spit 10 am to 4 pm- Songs of Faith, Herons at HBI 5:30 to 8:30pm Reservations 285-3322. Tuesday, April 24-30th Anniversary Folkdance Party, QCC, 7:30, Everyone welcome!Friday - Sunday, April 27-29- Meditation Retreat QCC Call Don at 250-285-2193 for detailsFriday, April 27-Island Voices with Amy & Rodrigo, MHC, 8 pm, 285-3298Sunday, April 29- Mason Bee seminar 1:00 pm at Valdez Farm

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MONDAY, APRIL 23

Jazz Standards, Gospel and Swinging Songs of Faith at the HBI

The Good News Jazz Band is a jazz/swing quartet with Ken Oakes playing alto, tenor and soprano sax plus vocals and Martin Ketteringham on piano and vocals and his son, Tobias on drums. A recent addition is Micki Findlay, their female vocalist.

Martin is a Major in the Salvation Army presently serving in Parksville. On piano he creates a funky, jazz, music milieu that is upbeat and lively allowing Ken at times to improvise and the audience/ congregation to sing with much gusto. His vocal skills have been used and honed by him singing in many barbershop quartets.

Ken Oakes is a retired Presbyterian Church minister. He is a “pioneer” in contemporary Gospel music(Gospel Rock and Jazz). Ken led the music groups Celebration and Sweet Spirit playing in schools and churches across Canada. Both Martin and were highly influenced by the music of Toronto in the 70’s. Motown funk and smooth jazz. (Dr. Music, Mo Koffman, Lighthouse). Among other influences, the music and musicians of the swing era gave Ken his sense of rhythm

and swing (Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Earl Bostic, Freddy Gardiner). The blend of these influences comes together to give us wonderful sounds of The Good News Jazz Band.

Tobias is a young drummer with much skill. His smooth beats give the grounding for the band. Tobias brings his own flavour and style to the band, complimented with his Dad’s (Martin) good mentoring.

Micki is a Vancouver Islander, active in music in the Cowichan and Victoria area. She has received numerous in the Cowichan and Greater Victoria Music Festivals and the BC finals where she placed first two years in a row. She presently has her own singing telegram\wedding song business. www.tickleberrytelegrams.com

The passion and the intent of The Good News Jazz Band is to be a bridge for Christ to communicate the Gospel through their joy filled music.

Enjoy a delicious dinner and the uplifting music of this unique quartet in Herons at the Heriot Bay Inn Sunday April 22 from 5:30 to 8:30. Reservations recommended. 285-3322. ($1.00 pp table charge)

Got Some Hot Air to

Share?Listeners to Cortes Radio, CKTZ 89.5 FM have heard a couple of new voices from Quadra Island join in the great programming coming from the Discovery Islands’ own community radio over the past couple of months. John Wasyliw’s new show ‘The Handyman’, Philip Stone’s ‘Around the Point join stalwart DJs Rena Patrick, Lauren Millar and Reese Wilson in bringing some Quadra flavour to Cortes Radio.

But there’s still some air time available and the Quadra satellite studio is available for you to produce your own show. All it takes is a bit of music, a hook for some spoken word or whatever...

Recording times are on Tuesdays for broadcast on Wednesday. Once you get the hang of what it takes it’s easy enough to do in your own home too!

To find out more contact Philip Stone at [email protected] or contact Cortes Radio Society directly at [email protected]

Follow Cortes Radio on Twitter @CKTZCortes to keep up with news, schedules and more.


Meeting with the Minister of Forests

On March 29th, I met in Victoria with the Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, Steve Thomson, his staff and staff from the Ministry of Environment about three Cortes issues; proposed logging by Island Timberlands on their private forest lands, Cortes tourism operator concerns regarding regional logging activity’s impact on their businesses, and the Cortes community forest. The community forest message was simply that progress is being made on the steps required to make application and the importance of including all unallocated Cortes Crown lands into the community forest. The concerns of Cortes tourism operators were delivered but need to be followed up on with the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation. The economic case for light touch forestry in the Discover Islands due to the revenue generated through tourism is strong and needs to be pressed further. As for the matter of Island Timberlands, it was noted and appreciated that Cortes was talking with Island Timberlands about offering fair market value for their lands in question. Ministerial staff were visibly impressed with Cortes’ efforts thus far and had no real suggestions about how to improve our approach. There are no real provincial funds for land acquisition at this time, and purchase deals the Province assists with have multiple financial streams. I will follow up as appropriate.

Meeting of Cortes Tourism Operators

Given that the Strathcona Regional District set tourism as its top regional priority this year, I convened a meeting open to all Cortes tourism operators to discuss if the tourism sector wanted any organized support across the island or throughout the region. To my delight, this meeting was very well attended by 22 people representing most major tourism businesses from stores and vacation rentals to tour operators, the motel and the transport sector. There was unanimous agreement in the room that it was time to create some kind of Cortes association to collaborate on packaging, marketing, advocacy, and communications. There was interest to know more about regional cooperation but more information would be required before proceeding further. Thanks to Steve and Carol for hosting us and to all those who attended. Five committees were formed and the group will be meeting again May 29th with others welcome to join.

Meeting of Non-Profit Community

OrganizationsFor the second year, I invited representatives from all Cortes community non-profit organizations to come discuss areas of mutual interest and possible collaboration as well as identify some island priorities for joint attention and Regional District Grant-In-Aid funding. Given that the Friends of Cortes Island have offered to fund the Cortes-wide fundraising position this year, all those in attendance supported a proposal to use some Grant-In-Aid funds to purchase a one year

subscription to a fundraising database that would broaden Cortes’ reach. I then asked the group what the biggest Island-wide priority is this year for any special project funding. The unanimous response was ‘our youth.’ Based on that clear message, I then assembled a meeting the following week (admittedly on short notice) with representatives from the Teen Szene (both staff and youth), the Cortes Community Health Association, Reel Youth as well as parents and teachers. Anyone was welcome. We spent two hours discussing strengths and weaknesses in our community’s teen programming and support services, and came up with some clear priorities and next steps. I will connect further with these organizations to determine the best way to direct some limited funds.

Official Community PlanBy the time this has gone to print, Cortes will have had what will likely be our last community working session on the Cortes Official Community Plan before it goes to the Strathcona Regional District board for formal consideration and indeed then back to the community through the public hearing process. Please take the time to review the document, or at least sections that particularly interest you.

This matters. It can be found at the top of the page at www.cortescommunityplan.ca or at www.strathconard.ca on the ‘notice board’ on the right hand side of the front page.

I have made some good recent contact with Telus about our sporadic telephone service. If I am not able to make some good headway soon, I will ask you all to flood them with letters. This weekend I am headed to the annual gathering of the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities in Ucluelet where we will make regional priorities through resolution that will then be acted upon by the Association or passed on to the Union of BC Municipalities for consideration and action at a Province-wide level. In my last report, I promised more Regional District budget and taxation detail. I have not forgotten.

As always, you are welcome to contact me at 250-935-0320 or [email protected]

In Gratitude, Noba Anderson

CORTES DIRECTOR’S REPORTby Noba AndersonArea B


Free Firewood Free Firewood is coming to the end of the Winter season. We have very little dry wood left. Hopefully, we have enough for three more distributions: April 4th, April 11th and April 18th.

Come to the Community Centre after the Wednesday Community Lunch at 1 p.m. on the above mentioned dates. Just drive your vehicle or a friend’s pick-up truck for the gate just opposite the rear doors of the Quadra Community Centre. We will meet you there and help you load up.

If you can’t come at this time or cannot find a vehicle, call Allan Burnett at 285-3544 for an alternative arrangement. In some cases, we can deliver. We have been able to help 42 families this year, some two or three times. We distributed around 20 cords of wood. We are working on next year already and have around 12 cords of wet wood getting dry as I write this article.

We currently need wood and some money for buying stuff, like a new wheel barrel and some axes. So if you can donate labour or wood or money, it is much appreciated.

Donations can be made to the Free Wood Association account at our local Coastal Credit Union. For Labour and wood donations, call Alan at the above mentioned phone number.

Quadra’s 15th Annual

Beach Clean-Up Sunday, April 22nd

Sierra Quadra is once again pleased to organize our island’s annual Beach Clean-up. April 22, 2012, will be the 15th successive year in which islanders and visitors have joined with local businesses and others to make this event a resounding success.

After winter’s and spring’s high tides and storms, we find that our beaches are once again strewn with plastic, rope, styrofoam, tires, netting, etc. These materials are not only unsightly but they can also be hazardous to all forms of marine life. We also know that plastics are eventually ground into fine particles by wave action and they then enter the food chain as toxins to be consumed by us.

As with other years, many Islanders have helped pick up beach litter to coincide with Earth Day celebrations around the world. This year’s Beach Clean-up on April 22nd coincides with Earth Day. We trust that everyone will approach it with a spirit of enthusiasm befitting our debt to the only place where we truly belong.

The Beach Clean-up headquarters will be set up at Rebecca Spit. A large banner will mark the site. Starting at 10:00 am you may pick up garbage bags from this location and then head for your favourite beach. Should you already be equipped, drop by later for coffee, tea, juice and lunch from 12:00 to 4:00 pm.

Collected garbage can be brought to the headquarters or left at any of the following drop-off locations. A sign will be placed at each location to mark where the garbage should be piled. The last pick up at each site is at 3:00 pm.

-End of Petroglyph Road -End of Sutil Road at Kay Dubois Trail -End of We Wai Kai Road at Kay Dubois Trail -Smith Road beach access -Edgeware Road beach access -Milford Road beach access -Rebecca Spit, Main Parking Lot -Rebecca Spit, South Parking Lot -Rebecca Spit, centre by narrow isthmus -Open Bay area at Valdez and Marina Roads

Gloves can come in handy as well as a pocketknife to help free tangled rope from driftwood. DO NOT TOUCH ANY

FLARE CANISTERS (aluminium tubes about 4 inches in diameter and about two feet long) because they could still be active. Just note the location so Sierra Quadra can notify the R.C.M.P.

Participants with pick-up trucks are still needed to help transport garbage from the various collection sites to Rebecca Spit. If you can help, please call Ken at 2580.

This Sierra Quadra event represents the co-operation and assistance of many local businesses, of BC Ferries and the Strathcona Regional District. Please join us by bringing friends and family for this helpful and satisfying event.

Choral Sounds of Switzerland to Echo on Quadra

The Vancouver Swiss Choir is coming to Quadra! This enthusiastic group of singers will bring smiles to all who hear them.

Founded in 1966 the Vancouver Swiss Choir has 35 active members. They will entertain us with music in the four different languages of Switzerland.

Besides being a lively group (who will break into sing-a-longs where ever and whenever they gather) their main drive is to promote Swiss culture through choral singing and yodelling. They perform in Vancouver and travel to various venues to share their music. They participate in the Pacific Coast Singing and Yodelling Festival and in 2011 hosted the Festival in Vancouver.

And who doesn’t love yodelling! The origins of yodelling and the alphorn; the signal or the call from mountaintop to mountaintop, and communication from alpine pasture to alpine pasture constitute a love for nature and one’s region are to this day the core themes of this special mountain music, instantly recognizable from the first notes.

You can hear the Vancouver Swiss Choir in Herons at the Heriot Bay Inn Saturday May 5. $24.95 includes a delicious buffet dinner and the uplifting sounds of music. 5:30, reservations 285-3322

Special opportunity: You can learn how to yodel yourself at the Vancouver Swiss Choir workshop Saturday May 5 1:30 to 3:00 pm. $20.00 per person includes a CD.

As an added presentation there will be a Yodel Service Sunday morning, 11am at the Quadra Island United Church in Cape Mudge.

Yes, the hills are alive at the Heriot Bay Inn!


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Alcoholic Anonymous

~ Quadra Island Chapter meets 8 pm Friday at Quadra Children’s Centre, West Road. Everyone Welcome. Call 250-202-6049

Earthquake Survival StoryIn February 2011, Quadra Island’s Greg Ross survived the 7+ earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. He will talk of his experience and show his slides at an evening in the Quadra Island Community Centre, West Road, Quadra Island, on Saturday 21st April at 7:30pm, doors open at 7pm, refreshments available. Free/donation appreciated.

Quadra Legion’s L. A.

Plant and Bake Sale April 14

10:00 A.M. Please drop off any plant donations or baking donations between 9 and 10 am at the Legion. Or call 285- 3714 or 285-3354 and we will pick up. Thank -You

ScholarshipQuadra Legion Ladies Auxiliary is accepting applications for the KAY DUBOIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP.

An award will be based on Academic and Citizenship Criteria: First year students Mail to Quadra Legion Br # 154 Box 129 Heriot Bay B.C. V0P-1H0

Application close May 31st

Kids’ Baseball???Any parents that are interested in discussing the future of kid’s baseball

On Quadra are welcome to join organizers Jordan Benner and Melanie Zylstra for a planning meeting, (April 3rd, 7:00 p.m.) in room 2 at the Community Centre.

Annual Garage Sale

Quadra Childrens’ Centre’s annual garage sale is coming May 5th! We are asking the community for donations. They can be delivered to our back deck. No clothing or computer equipment please.

For more info call 285-3511

Tsa-Kwa-Luten Update

We are proud to be hosting the Vancouver Island Emergency Preparedness workshop at Tsa-Kwa-Luten Lodge this weekend. Accordingly, we are not able to accommodate out of house reservations or dining from Friday at 5pm until Sunday at 3:00pm. Please forgive us for any inconvenience this may cause.

Legion MeetingThe next Quadra Legion General meeting is next Wednesday April 18th 8:00 pm.

Tuesday Zumba

Zumba is a fun and invigorating way to get a great workout. Join Pam every Tuesday at QCC from 6:10 to 7:10 pm

Just for the Health of It

High blood pressure or Cholesterol? High blood sugars? Risk for stroke or heart attack? There are huge benefits to losing weight - ask your doctor then join us at Weight Watchers Mondays 6-7 pm at QCC. What have got to lose?

Therapeutic Touch Course

North Island Survivors’ Healing Society, Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse is offering a Therapeutic Touch Level Two Course, 6:00 – 9:00 pm, April 12th, 19th, 26th and May 3rd; facilitated by Huguette Ruel. Please call 250-287-3325 for more information or to register.


Mason Bee Seminar at Valdez Farm

Biologist and pollination enthusiast Mike Nassichuk will be leading a mason bee seminar at 1:00 pm on Sunday April 29th at Valdez Farm, on the South End. Mason bees are extraordinarily effective pollinators in our coastal climate, and are a fascinating and practical way to increase yields of many food plants, particularly fruit trees. Mike will be teaching participants how to encourage and care for these hard-working flying friends. The workshop will be held indoors, and space is limited. Pre-registration is required. Tuition is $20 per participant. Call Ryan at 250-202-2326 for more information and to register.

Sailing Anyone?Quadra Sailblazers Club is in its seventeenth year of providing affordable sailing to members. For many of those years we ran learn-to sail courses, however, our instructors have retired and most of our students are now young adults.

We have sailboats needing to be used, a fleet of Laser sailing dinghies, a Lido dinghy, a 17’ Day Sailer and a 20’ Ranger weekend cruiser all of which sail from Taku Resort on Drew Harbour.

Sailblazers gives members shared use of the boats for a very moderate annual family membership. Although we can no longer offer instruction, if you have some sailing skills, we will provide a familiarisation session to get you back on the water.

The Ranger has an outboard so members need their Pleasure Craft Operators Certificate to use it. Boats can be booked ahead on Sailblazers’ facebook page.

Rediscover the joys of sailing! We have one of the best sailing areas in the world on our doorstep and welcome new members. Returning members are reminded that their renewal fees are now due.

Sailblazers will hold its Annual General Meeting on 16 April, and our sailing season starts in early April when the boats will be available at Taku Resort.

For information call Frank or Shirley Wallace at 250-285-2297

Quadra Literacy News

Quadra Literacy offers confidential, one on one, free tutoring in reading, writing, math, spoken English and computer skills. We have volunteer tutors with computer experience on both P.C. and Apple computers. They can help you learn basic computer skills, how to use email and explore the internet.

For families and adults who do not have a computer, we offer free refurbished computers along with tutoring.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please call Robin @ 250 285 3185 or email: [email protected]

Fascinating Photo and Publishing

Workshops at CR Museum

On Thursday, May 3, the Museum at Campbell River will be offering two exceptional workshops running concurrently from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Both will include coffee breaks and lunch.

If you have needed any help in managing your photo collection, facilitator and Family History consultant Brenda Smith is offering a workshop entitled ‘Photo Collections: Share the Treasure.’ Smith will include an overview of the history of photographs and photographers, and will discuss the evolution of image technology. She will also address conservation concerns and methods, and how to manage your collection.

The other workshop entitled ‘Taking Your Story to Print’ is being presented by local author and publisher Jocelyn Reekie. This is a terrific opportunity to find out about the process of self-publishing, and how to get your writing into print. Reekie will cover such topics as: getting a manuscript ready, editing and design options, and choosing from the range of publishing options available. As part of the presentation, Catherine Gilbert, published author and promotions coordinator for the Museum, will offer suggestions on how to promote your work and get it noticed.

As part of this workshop, there will be a panel discussion in the afternoon on the variety of choices and experiences that authors and publishers encounter. The panel will be lead by moderator Jean Wilson, formerly of UBC Press. The participating panelists are from the publishing world and include Ann Kask of Campbell River’s Ptarmigan Press.

The workshops are being offered as part of the British Columbia Historical Federation (BCHF) Conference taking place from May 3rd to 6th, and the public is welcome to register. The cost for either workshop is $50 per person, or $40 for members of the BCHF. For further information and to register call the Museum at 250-287-3103 or register online through the Museum website www.crmuseum.ca.

Island VoicesIsland Voices Chamber Choir presents “Journeys”, with special guests: soprano Amy Lelliott & guitarist Rodrigo Figueroa, at 8 pm, Fri Apr 27, at the Maritime Heritage Centre.

This concert will also be held at 7 pm, Sun Apr 29, at Comox United Church.

Info at: islandvoiceschamberchoir.bc.ca

Buddhist Meditation

Saturday, April 21st, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the lower section of the Children’s centre, West Rd., Quadra Island.

An opportunity to practice for new and experienced meditators. Instruction in sitting and walking meditation and Buddhist teachings will be available.

Contact Don McEachern at 250-285-2193 or [email protected]

By donation Please bring a bag lunch


David Hughes, a respected geoscientist and authority on North American and world fossil-fuel reserves, will be speaking on Canadian and global energy sustainability on Saturday, April 14th.Climate change is on the public radar and in the rhetoric of politicians, but will likely have to be dealt with even if CO2 emissions are reduced to zero tomorrow. The issue of physical limits to our profligate and expanding levels of energy consumption, and what this means to the continued viability of current socio-economic structures, is much less understood. The Energy Sustainability Dilemma is now unfolding and will profoundly impact all future generations, unless the finite nature of non-renewable resources is managed for long term sustainability. The limits to our ability to ever grow energy supply from non-renewable resources are now becoming evident. Although there is a debate in the timing of peak production of oil, gas and coal among energy experts, there is a general consensus that it is a question of “when”, not “if ”. Given the sheer magnitude of the contribution of non-renewable hydrocarbons to our energy consumption, the peaking of production of these fuels has tremendous implications for our modern way of life, unless we begin to move toward more sustainable levels of consumption.

The concept that renewable forms of energy, such as wind, solar, geothermal and tidal can replace fossil fuels at anything like current levels of energy throughput is highly unlikely, given the low energy density and intermittent nature of these sources. A more sustainable energy future will necessitate a rethink of the way we use energy and the paradigm of continuous growth that has served us over the past couple of centuries.

Hughes’ presentation The Energy Sustainability Dilemma: Powering the Future in a Finite World focuses on the “Big Picture” and how the industrialized and developing countries fit into it, as well as what must be considered going forward to assure a more sustainable energy future.

This Sierra Quadra event is on Saturday, April 14th at the QICC. Doors will be open at 7 pm and the presentation will start at 7:30 pm. Refreshments available

Background: Hughes is a geoscientist who has studied energy resources for nearly four decades, including 32 years with the Geological Survey of Canada. He developed the National Coal Inventory to determine the availability and environmental constraints of Canada’s coal resources. As Team Leader for Unconventional Gas on the Canadian Gas Potential Committee, he coordinated the publication of a comprehensive assessment of Canada’s unconventional natural gas potential. He has studied, published and lectured on global energy and sustainability issues across Canada and internationally. He is a Fellow of the Post Carbon Institute and his work has been featured in newspapers, and on radio and television. He is president of Global Sustainability Research Inc, which is dedicated to research on energy and sustainability issues.

The Energy Sustainability Dilemma


Tell Our Visitors a Story

Local tourism businesses have been following the progress of the Community Tourism Opportunities (CTO) initiative for the past three years and many have participated in a variety of projects, from building partnering getaway packages to producing video infomercials.

The CTO initiative is a partnership with Tourism BC (and other agencies) and as part of the project the Quadra Island Tourism web site (www.quadraislandtourism.ca) serves content from the HelloBC web portal (www.hellobc.com). This content comes from blog posts written about our community. But there’s not a lot to see regarding Quadra Island and Quadra Island Tourism would like to encourage anyone inclined to write and post a blog at HelloBC.com

There are a few suggested guidelines listed. Your story should be: Experiential, Unbiased, Event-ful, Local, Visual, Fun, and of course Clean! There is more detail at HelloBC.com.

The real trick here is that to be effective these blog stories should capture the experience of visitors. So you might want to write from the point of view as a host, or even take a different approach and encourage your guests this summer to write about their Quadra experience.

Basically QIT would like to get the word out that this opportunity is available, it’s free, it’s fun and creative. If you’d like to chat about a story idea or ways you think you can promote this within the community and/or with tourists this summer, email Philip Stone at [email protected]

Ready, Steady, Snap! or Knit, Sew, Plant, Preserve…At last year’s Fall Fair, the community centre was overflowing with the bounty of Island talent and enthusiasm. Let’s make this year’s indoor exhibits just as vibrant! You’ll want to get the jump on some projects, such as flowers, fruits and vegetables and photography.

Calling all shutterbugs!Start shooting now so that in September you can submit your best work. The exhibit will be grouped by age level, and for each age level there are two categories of photographs. All entries will be displayed at the Fall Fair.

Kids (10 and under)1 - Animals: Pets, farm animals, wildlife, fish, insects - any kind of animal.

2 - On Vacation; A favorite photo from your vacation. Or, a photo of people enjoying their vacation on Quadra Island.

Youth (11 to 17)3 - Action: A batter swinging at the ball, a bird flying, your friend on a bike... Any photo that shows movement and activity.

4 - Quadra Trails: Quadra has a wonderful system of trails. Create an image that shows how beautiful they can be.

Adult (18 and older)5 - Black and White: Go back to the basics and create a wonderful black and white image. Sepia and other monochromatic images are also acceptable.

6 - Summer Evenings: The subject can be anything, but use the wonderful light of the setting sun to illuminate it.

Watch for the Fall Fair catalogue for more details. In the meantime, start snapping!

The Flowers that bloom in the Fall, fa –la!It will get warm one of these days, right? In anticipation, start preparing now for your bounteous bundle of Fall Fair floral fantasies. A good place to start is the Herb and Flower planting chart that is published in the West Coast Seed Catalogue along with the Vegetable chart. Marie at On-Root Greenhouse has a planting schedule posted above her seed display, and there’s always Google. If you’re not already a member, plan to join the Quadra Island Garden Club, a wonderful source of information on flowers and other growing things.

Stalking the Elusive AsparagusLet’s hope that April will be kinder to us than blustery March and the watching and waiting for the first shoots of that beautiful and tasty fern that we call asparagus can begin….and OH JOY! There they are! A true harbinger of Spring, the first pale shoots are now appearing! The mice completely negated my efforts in March, where snow and wind didn’t, and I have had to retreat to grow lights to get a start on my greens. Watch for overwintered leafy greens, such as arugula, trying to bolt now as temperatures begin to rise, and nip them in the bud for tasty additions to your vegetable repertoire. April will become quite frantic with starting your crops of tomatoes and other seeds that need to be started and coddled indoors until we are past the threat of frost and sustained cold, as well as starting potatoes and other crops right in the garden, so be keeping in mind what varieties you’ll be planting to show at the Fall Fair. It will become a bit of a battle as the garden pests become active now, especially the ‘pea-birds’, so cover your seedlings with some row cover. If you have the space, it is worthwhile starting even your peas or broad beans in pots just to protect them until they’re big enough to fend for themselves out in the garden. You can even start to think about starting the rest of your heat loving squashy things indoors…and how are those Giant Pumpkins coming along? Be sure to transplant into a sufficiently large pot, at least a gallon pot, to allow for rapid growth before setting them out in the garden. Handle with care, as pumpkins are easily set back during transplanting!!

And finally, thanks very much to the Coastal Community Credit Union Legacy Fund for their generous grant to support the Fall Fair. The funding is very welcome as we wait for the Garden Club to finally get that money tree to grow!

Submitted by Darcy Mitchell with material supplied by Don Mottershead, Sioux Hartle and Carol Ann Caulfield.


Free MoneyWe have just completed the 6 month Free Money Winter season. Thousands of dollars were given to low income Quadra Islanders to help folks to get through the low employment Winter months.

The Money was freely donated by generous Quadra Islanders. Twenty dollars goes to each family and ten dollars goes to a single individual.

Free dog and cat food is also available to other non-human members of the family. A limited number of free haircuts from Stranded Hair design are also available.

Our ability to continue the program next Winter is entirely up to you. Donations can be made to the Free Money Association Account at our local credit union. Every single cent goes to Quadra Islanders in need.

Meditation Retreat

With Robert Beatty

Weekend non-residential retreat at the Quadra Community Centre April 27 (evening), 28, 29

Contact Don McEachern at [email protected] or 250 285 2193 for details

Amnesty

Yoga Day on Quadra

Saturday, April 28th is Amnesty Yoga Day when studios, schools, workplaces, and community centres across Canada will roll out yoga mats with the goal to raise money and awareness for women’s human rights through Amnesty International. This year it is an opportunity to support women human rights defenders in Iran.

Quadra yoga instructors are donating their time to teach that day. You’re invited to come out and stretch yourself for human rights! This is a great way to introduce yourself to yoga or to share your passion for a good cause. Participate for a short time or the whole morning. Everybody is welcome to join in.

The event will be held at the Quadra Community Center main hall from 9AM through 1PM. There will be an opportunity to participate in classes by individual teachers as well as group events. Wear comfortable clothing. There will be mats available but bring your own if you have one.

Ask friends to sponsor you and bring your donations to the Community Center. If you can’t attend, you can also make a donation online and join the Quadra Island Community Centre Team. Go to http://www.amnesty.ca/yogaday/ and click on “find an event” to get to our Team Page. Make a donation if you’d like to get things rolling.

Spread the word to your friends that this is happening on April 28 and save the date! We can all benefit Amnesty International while enjoying a day of yoga.


Folkdancing 30th Anniversary

CelebrationCome help us celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Folkdancing with Marcy

Wolter at 7:30 pm on Tuesday April 24, at the Quadra Community Centre.

We will do some easy dances, and enjoy a time of refreshments. Dress up a

little, if you wish, and feel welcome to watch, if you are unable to dance.

Everyone is welcome!When a new and very special plant comes to live at Mushnik’s Skid Row Florist, hopes are high that everybody’s luck will turn. And then the plant turns on the cast. Horrors!

Get your tickets now for Theatre Quadra’s production of “Little Shop of Horrors”, on sale at Hummingbird Office and Art Supply and the Heriot Bay Inn on Quadra, and at the Music Plant in Campbell River. Curtain time is 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, April 27 and 28, and 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 29 at the Community Centre. Please be seated ten minutes before the performance starts (or you too may be fed to the plant).

Directed by Candace Holmes and produced by Heidi Ridgway with music direction by Linda Cannon, “Little Shop” stars Guy Holmes as Seymour, Kate Sivils as Audrey, Paul Ryan as Mushnik, Hardy Sivils as Dr. Orin Scrivello, and Maureen Fox, Dawn MacDonald and Rabecca Gooljar as Crystal, Chiffon and Ronnette. George Mostert grooves as the hungry, but musical, Audrey II, while a talented chorus fill out the smaller roles and the big song and dance routines. With the band, puppeteers and production crew, over fifty Islanders have thrown their energy, talents and commitment into our community theatre’s Spring production.

And if you’d like to eat and sleep “Little Shop of Horrors”, the Heriot Bay Inn is offering a special combination of theatre ticket, standard room, and Pub entrée for only $79 single or $110 double. For details and reservations, call the HBI at 250 285 3322.

For more information, contact director Candace Holmes at 250 285 3818 or publicity coordinator Darcy Mitchell at 250 285 2739.

Little Shop of Horrors is presented by Special Arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).

Buddhist Meditation

Retreatwith Robert Beatty

4th annual weekend retreat at the Children’s Centre, West Road, Quadra Island

April 27, 7:00pm-9:00pm; April 28, 9:00am-9:00pm; April 29, 9:00am-4:00pm.

This retreat will offer instruction, sitting and walking meditation and Dharma talks.

Suitable for both beginning and experienced meditators.

Registration: $50.00 plus any dana for the teacher

Contact: Don McEachern, 250-285-2193, [email protected]

A Strange and Interesting Plant…Photo: Don Mottershead

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Dorje Ling Centre of Cortes presents:

An evening with Tibetan Lama Geshe YongDong

At Linnaea Farm Education Centre, Cortes Island, Friday 4th May 2012 : 7-9 pm.

The community is cordially invited to come out and meet Tibetan Lama Geshe YongDong; listen to his story of becoming a nomad sheep herder at 10 years old; how he became a monk at the age of 13; what life was like living in Tibet after the Chinese invasion; his life in a Tibetan monastery where he gained the highest academic degree awarded – the Rajampa Geshe degree; and how he escaped through a treacherous 10 day walk over the Himalayan mountains to Nepal and then finally to meet with H.H. Dalai Lama 14th in Dharamsala, India.

Geshe YongDong or “GesheLa” is an endearing and gregarious lama with a gentle smile and unlimited compassion, is a natural story teller.

He arrived in Canada in 1999, was granted “refugee” status by the Canadian government and began learning about “western” culture, traditions and the English language.

In 2001, he moved to Courtenay B.C., & in 2002 he created and founded “Sherab Chamma Ling” the Tibetan Bon Buddhist centre in Courtenay. In 2006, GesheLa became a Canadian citizen.

GesheLa travels regularly to teach groups all over Vancouver Island and travels yearly to teach groups at centers in California, Texas; and Washington. He is the author of several Tibetan books on Buddhist philosophy, the Bardo, Tibetan poetry, culture and history.

For centuries the ancient teachings of the Tibetan Yungdrung Bön Buddhist tradition were kept secret, accessible only to a very few. Yungdrung Bön is Geshe YongDong’s lineage and he is one of only a handful of masters of the Bön Dzogchen tradition, living in the west qualified to give teachings and transmissions.

Then on Saturday, he will present a one day workshop (approx. 3 1/hours of teaching) from 10 am until 3:30 pm at Dorje Ling. Lunch break from noon until 1 pm.

Further information: 935-6691 or email: [email protected]

Friday April 13; Emily Spiller, soulful, bluesy, singer-songwriter… April 20; Duffy Live, everyone’s favourite classic rock! Saturday nights; open mic with Mo. Toe tappin’, foot stompin’, sweet dancin’ every Friday and Saturday night. HBI Pub. Your extended living room!

UofQ. April 18; Tan that hide demonstrating with rabbit skins is Helene Lepage. April 25; Modular eco-homes with Catherine Berg. Be entertained, taught some tricks and empowered. Learn from your neighbours, Wednesdays HBI Pub. 7:00pm.

Medieval Knight of Murder at the Heriot Bay Inn! Saturday, April 21. This interactive dinner is so much fun, your cheeks will be sore from laughter. Don’t miss it! $49.00. Advance reservation 285-3322. Pick up your part today! Costumes available.

Sunday Jazz in Herons is sure to be an entertaining evening with The Good News Jazz Band. Jazz standards, gospel and swinging songs of faith to enhance your dining pleasure. Sunday, April 22, 5:30 to 8:30 pm

The Vancouver Swiss Choral Society to perform in Herons Dining Room Saturday, May 5th. Enjoy a fabulous buffet dinner and an inspiring performance. Dinner and show $24.95. Seating at 5:30pm. The Inn is alive with the sound of music! Reserve 250-285-3322

Yodeling workshop with the Vancouver Swiss Choral Society at the Heriot Bay Inn. Saturday, May 5th 1:30 to 3:00. $20 per person. Don’t miss this fun filled lesson in the art of yodeling. You might be a natural! Reserve 250-285-3322.

Award winning, consummate entertainer Gary Fjellgaard is bringing his “rich, timbered voice” and western roots music to dinner show in Herons Saturday, May 12. A three course dinner, seating at 6:00. Show begins with dessert. $55 reserve 250.285.3322. www.fjellgaard.bc.ca

The Second Annual Chamber Music Festival (July 5-8) is seeking billeting for Phil Hansen and fellow musicians. They will also be looking for volunteers. If you can help out, please call Lois at the Heriot Bay Inn. 250-285-3322

At the HBI

SOUTH QUADRA FIRE PROTECTION

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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 25, 2012 7:00 PM

#1 Fire Hall 844 Heriot Bay RoadElection of two ( 2 ) TrusteesVoting requirements, must be;Land owner in Fire Protection District18 years of age or olderCanadian citizen


Just Foolin’ Around – It was Great!

Quadra Singers extends our warmest thanks to all those who helped make our April 1

fund-raising brunch at the HBI a distinct success. Over fifty people enjoyed a delicious buffet meal and were entertained by a varied smorgasbord of talent.

Bob Sutherland, playing guitar and harmonica, opened with bluesy sing-a-long tunes, followed by Maia and Liah Windrim who performed two lovely songs a cappella. Dale Rolfsen ended the first part of the program with Scandinavian fiddle tunes and Scandinavian anecdotes to go along with them. After a short break to top up plates and cups, Dawn Macdonald and Amelia Neville harmonized on “Song Sung Blue”, accompanied on guitar by Scott Van Male. Moving from the sublime to the ridiculous, John Walton and Darcy Mitchell then delivered Browning’s classic poem “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” complete with hat, pipe and rat nose. As the finale to part two, Jeannie Schweitzer and Sarah Boyes had a lot of necks stretching with their display of belly-dancing virtuosity. After another pause for coffee, dessert and a raffle prize donated by the HBI, Quadra Voce (and much of the audience) rollicked through the “Log Driver’s Waltz”. Julie Douglas (also our able MC) wound up the show with “Gabriella’s Song” accompanied by Gwenn Puddy on flute and Annabelle Cameron on keyboard.

We very much appreciate the talent and enthusiasm of our Singers and our entertaining friends, the excellent food and service provided by the HBI, the use of the Coastal Community Credit Union display window to advertise this and other Quadra Singers, and, in particular, all those who came out to support the choir and have fun in the process. Thanks! And we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, May 5 at our Spring concert on Quadra, or on Sunday, May 6 at Gorge Hall on Cortes. Stay tuned for details.

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Spring is finally here.’ At our Easter Party on April 4th, we had great time. 1st we had a Easter Hat Parade, with the help of Judges, Colleen Swanson, Cathy Renda & Sharon Clandenning--Russell Swanson won 1st for the men and he told a story about his hat which commemorated a heritage school called Elgin School in Alberta- For the women--1st Marilyn Lamb, 2nd Joy Inglis, 3rd Helen Swanson. All the entries received bedding plants for their Prizes.

For our decorated egg contest-1st Hilda Van Orden ( Ukrainian Egg) 2nd Shirley Duncan ( Nest Egg) 3rd Joy Inglis-(Chinese Tea Egg). There was a Native Art Egg,also a Golden Egg from an Exhausted Goose, & a Peace, Joy & Love egg.

“A Huge Hug “ and Thanks to the three judges. Daphne Young organized a word game, where the members had to make as many words as possible from the word “ Saskatchewan”. With the help of acting Secretary Karen Talbot, 1st prize went to Eleanor Kane with 90 words, Ann & Tracy Hand with 86 words & Win & Frank Smirfitt with 74 words. We all had a great time and enjoyed our Pot-Luck Lunch. Birthdays celebrated were Kurt Hagen, Betty Thompson & Carol Woods.

Ann Lawrence is back from her holiday in New Zealand, so for Wed. activities, exercises and carpet bowling call 3325.

Our next meeting will be on Wed. May 2nd, where our members will celebrate Mothers Day. For membership or transportation call Ruth Amiabel @3801.

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Cortes RadioCortes RadioDrop in and tune out89.5 fm


Seafest 2012Oyster Festival

Mark Your Calendar!On Saturday May 19th Seafest - Oyster Festival 2012 will be happening at Squirrel Cove on Cortes Island. Serving begins at 11:30 until 4 ish.

There will be:• four oyster dishes• 2 bbq oyster on grill• raw oyster “shooters”• steamed mussels• prawns• steamed clams/chowder• Caesar Salad• artisan bread• non alcoholic drinks

This is a fundraiser for:• CI Seafood Association• Gorge Harbour Water Testing• Old Schoolhouse Art Gallery

More info to come:• Recipe Features• Musicians• Craft Tables• Shuttle

Questions? More info? Call Kristen at 250-935-6464 or email her at [email protected]

Roadside Litter Pick UpEarth Week & Road Side Litter Pick Up Week is on April 22-28. Get clear plastic bags from Quadra Community Centre and pick up roadside litter in your neighbourhood. Deposit the bags on West Rd or Heriot Bay Rd and VIKEN Waste Disposal will pick them up. Thanks Viken! Let’s do something positive for our island environment.

Kid’s SoccerKid’s Soccer starts on the school field, April 24. It is Tuesdays at 5:00 for 4-7 year olds and 5:45 for 8 years and over. It’s free. Come and register at QCC or phone 285 3243. Thanks coach, Paul Nimmon.

T-BallT-Ball starts May 2 on Blenkin Field. It is Wednesdays 4:00-5:00 for 4-7 year olds. It is free. Come and register at QCC or phone 285 3243. Thanks coach, Jordan Benner and Melanie Zylstra.

Volunteer WeekQuadra would be hooped without volunteers. Big appreciations to everyone who keeps the island spirit alive. National Volunteer Week is April 15-21.

Upcoming Triple P Seminar at Q.C.C.

Parents can learn how to use positive parenting to encourage their children to learn the skills and competencies they need for health, development, and well-being. This final session, April 23rd is on “Raising Resilient Children”; it is from 6:30-8:30 in room 3 (upstairs) at the Community Centre. To register contact Laurie at C.R. Family Services 250 287 2421; for information on Triple P contact Kristiina at C.R. Public Health 250 850 2110.

Dust Off Your Shining Armour!WANTED: Kings, Lords, Knights and a few damsels in distress. We have Queens, Ladies and bar wenches a plenty! Book your character now for “A Knight of Murder”, it’s an interactive spectacular and hilarious dinner in Herons. Saturday, April 21. 285-3322.


Pottery And Painting

Show And SaleA great day packed into three hours is in store at the Campbell River Community Centre on Saturday, Apr. 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 pm.

Starting at 10 o’clock sharp, you could be first in line for the best selection of plants at the annual Plant and Jumble sale in the gymnasium. Plants go quickly because we have some of the best plants and prices in town!

Garage sale lovers will have the opportunity to search through all the donated treasures in the jumble section as well as bidding at the silent auction.

The bake sale, quilts, knitted items, spring crafts and lots of books and puzzles are just a few of the amazing things for you to find.

All proceeds support the City of Campbell River 50+ Active Living programs.

Munch on some free popcorn for the kids or enjoy a delicious lunch of soup and hotdogs at the concession. The homemade goodies made by our popular instructor Mrs. K and her students are by donation as a fundraiser for their Cooking Basics program.

The fun continues upstairs throughout the event. Be amazed with the creativity of the painters and potters who take classes at the Community Centre. The lounge will be transformed into a serene art gallery with soft music and beautiful paintings for you to admire. Chat with the artists and mingle with local art lovers. You can step across the hallway from the lounge to the Craft Room and enjoy the creative atmosphere filled with clay creations. And don’t miss the on-going demonstrations with potters on the wheel or hand building and sculpting clay!

From 10 a.m. to noon, take in a free Mason bee workshop in Room 1 to learn how important these little workers are to our gardens. The workshop is a joint partnership between the Comox Strathcona Waste Management Compost Education Centre and the City of Campbell River Communities in Bloom Committee.

Make the Campbell River Community Centre your destination, and be a part of community helping community.

For more information, please call the City of Campbell River, Recreation & Culture Department at the Community Centre 250-286-1161.

Humorous, refreshing, and inspiring are just a few words that describe The Clean Bin Project, an award-winning film that will be featured at the Tidemark Theatre on Thursday, Apr. 19.

As part of the annual Earth Week Film Festival, the City of Campbell River and School District 72 are planning an action-packed evening, which includes student films, community booths, and an opportunity to meet Jen and Grant, the young couple starring in The Clean Bin Project.

Award-winning film The Clean Bin Project at Tidemark for Earth Week

“We don’t need to be overwhelmed by environmental issues. It’s easier just to pick one thing to change. Also, waste reduction can be fun, and environmental documentaries can be funny even though they’re about serious issues. We wanted to make a film that made people feel empowered and inspired to take action,” says Jen Rustemeyer, of The Clean Bin Project.

“The single biggest thing people can do is to compost all of their food waste.

Compostable waste makes up 30 to 50 per cent of our waste, so right there you are nearly cutting your garbage in half. Secondly, you can give up single-use disposable items like coffee cups, plastic cutlery, and take-out containers. Just bring your own cutlery; we call it packing for the urban wilderness,” Rustemeyer adds.

Doors open for the Earth Week Film Festival at 6:30 p.m. and show time is 7 p.m. Admission is by donation, with proceeds going to support student environmental projects. Tickets are available on a first come basis at the Tidemark Theatre.

Mark your calendars for Apr. 19, and we will see you there!

The Clean Bin Project is about a regular couple and their quest to answer the question “is it possible to live completely waste free?” Jen and Grant go head to head in a competition to see who can swear off consumerism and produce the least amount of garbage in an entire year. Their light-hearted rivalry is set against a darker examination of the sobering problem of waste in North America.

Even as they garner interest in their project and find themselves becoming unintentional zero-waste spokespeople, Jen and Grant struggle to find meaning in their seemingly minuscule impact on our “throw-away” society. Featuring interviews with renowned artist, Chris Jordan and marine pollution expert, Captain Charles Moore, The Clean Bin Project presents the serious topic of waste reduction with optimism, humour and motivation for individual action.


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Janine Annett started her walk for a wish on April 3rd in Port Hardy. Annett is walking the length of Vancouver Island hoping to raise money and awareness for children living in poverty locally and globally. Port Hardy Secondary School gave her a great send off and raised $300, they have challenged every school on the Island to beat them, in their fundraising efforts. So far Annett has had a great amount of support and excellent weather. She has been joined for part of her walk by two friends, Liah Windrim from Quadra Island and Alysha Wall who might as well be. Her grandparents Dick and Lorraine Annett have been escorting her in a blue truck

with a large ‘Walk for a Wish’ banner, so keep on the look out and make sure to wave as your drive by! She has been hosted by the beautiful, Quatse River Campground in Port Hardy, Alder Bay Resort in telegraph cove and Fisher Boy Park in Sayward. On April 16th Annett will be walking through Campbell River, come out and show her some support! At 10:00am everyone is invited to Spirit Square for a send-off celebration with coffee and drumming. You can also keep updated on Annett and her Walk for a Wish by following her on twitter @JanineAnnett1 or checking out her facebook page: A Walk For A Wish.

Janine’s Walking For A Wish


If you live in a city, regardless of where you go, you’re exposed to toxins. In addition to the toxins that we all

experience simply from day to day living such as ingredients in processed foods; fire retardant in the clothing we wear, furniture and bedding; the plastics used in beverage and food containers as well as in baby toys, and the list goes on, city dwellers are exposed to car pollution, office environmental pollutants, construction bi-product and more! These toxins accumulate in the digestive tract, colon, kidneys, liver, and lymphatic system, causing our system to be weighed down and therefore not running at its optimal level. If we have the good fortune of living in the country (possibly even growing our own food!) where exposure to the natural elements like the ocean and trees counters the effects of toxins, we can reduce exposure and thus their harmful effects. While it’s ideal to live close to nature, the good news is that wherever we are, there are simple things we can do to detoxify our bodies! How and what we consume is a powerful antidote to the effects of environmental, mental and even emotional toxins. For example, herbs are a powerful and very effective way to clean each organ separately; combine that approach with eating particular cleansing and detoxifying foods455 and you will be well on your way to a healthy, more vibrant self!

Being overweight is a low energy condition. Your food is being turned into fat and stored as potential energy. When your organs are not working at their optimum, your natural weight regulation is not working with full force either. Energy is primarily made in the liver. The cleaner the liver is the more energy you will have. The cleaner your organs and your whole body are, the easier it becomes to manage your weight. As long as there is toxic waste in your body much of your available energy will be used to eliminate it. It is absolutely essential for your body system to be cleansed. As a result more energy becomes available to burn fat leading to weight reduction.

Shedding some pounds; one of the spin-offs of cleansing!

In simple terms, proteins, carbohydrates and fats are stored in the body for energy. Because fats are calorie dense, containing double the number of calories per gram than protein and carbs, it is twice as easy to gain weight from fats. The majority of fats consumed by people are from animal products such as milk, cheese, butter and meat. Eating these types of fat slows down the metabolism causing weight gain. Nuts, seeds and some vegetable oils, despite their health benefits, can also slow down the metabolism and should be eaten sparingly, with the exception of Omega-3 and GLA (gamma linolenic acid) oils, which increase metabolism. The best source of omega-3 is cold pressed flax oil. (note: In order to preserve the quality and benefits of this oil, it must never be heated). Depending on one’s body weight, consuming two tablespoons daily are recommended for good health. The best sources of GLA are from the seeds of borage, evening primrose and black current. Spirulina, which is a type of algae, is a wonderful whole food source of GLA. As well, there are plenty of nutritious, non toxic foods which can help with weight management. Most overweight people who slowly transition to a plant based diet can expect to lose weight. Foods that are known for their detoxifying qualities and weight loss include legumes, whole grains, vegetables, fruits, sea vegetables and herbs. Foods to avoid while actively participating in a detox program are flour and all baked goods, sugar or sweeteners, dairy of any kind, fermented foods, tropical fruits and processed and artificial foods because they are slow to metabolize, cause an overgrowth of candida yeast and add to the toxic overload. As a way to conserve energy and lesson the load for the major detoxing organs like the liver and skin, it is best to eat as cleanly as possible and a great way to do this is to consume organic foods as they do not contain pesticides or chemical fertilizers. Detoxing and cleansing the body once or twice a year eliminates old toxic waste to

make way for healthy new cells and tissue. Weight loss becomes easier when the organs are clean and working efficiently. When our body is clean and running smoothly, there is more energy available to deal with the bombardment of pollutants. There are many methods of cleansing one’s body. Fasting is one of the most advanced ways of eliminating toxins and shedding weight but it is not necessarily the healthiest or safest. Fasting is for healthy people! One of the best ways to cleanse is to take the appropriate herbs to rid toxins from the organs as well as eating the right foods to help in the process of elimination and regeneration of the organs so they can work in the most optimal and beneficial way. Some cleansing herbs are: Colon and digestive cleansing: Fiber, Cascara Sagrada bark, Fennel, Marshmallow, Peppermint and ginger. Liver cleans: Milk thistle, Dandelion, Blessed thistle and Artichoke. Kidney cleans: Cranberry juice, Uva Ursi, Echinacea, Buchu, Cornsilk, Hydrangea, Marshmallow and Oregon grape. Blood cleansing: Red Clover, Burdock root, Oregon grape,Yellow Dock root, Garlic, Bladderwrack, and nettle.

For more information and cooking ideas for detoxing and weight loss come to our cooking retreat on beautiful Quadra Island for an educational, inspiring, healthy and fun filled weekend. We will teach you how to prepare foods that will benefit your cleansing and show you how to keep your body running at its best with very delicious and nutritious foods. Recipes included! For more information, call 250-285-3142 or visit Amped on Nutrition www.ampedonnutrition.com

Disclaimer: Amped on Nutrition & staff are not medical doctors. We are teachers of food. The information in this article is not intended as a replacement for advice from your medical doctor, nor is it intended as any substitute for any treatment prescribed by your medical doctor. We just encourage you to Eat Like Your Life Depends On It!

Spring Cleaning Is Not Just For Your Homes! Detoxing For Health & Weight Management

by Barbara Mindell


Sybil Andrews Day

The Campbell River Arts Council invites the community to celebrate ‘Sybil Andrews Day’ on April 19 at the Willow Point Cottage, 2131 South Island Highway. Declared by the City in 2007, April 19 is officially ‘Sybil Andrews Day’. Born in Bury St. Edmunds, England, April 19, 1898, Andrews was a graduate of the Grosvenor School of Art, an institution world famous for its promotion of Futurism. Andrews was an early practitioner of linocut printing, a controversial medium championed by the Grosvenor School. She moved with her husband Walter Morgan to Campbell River in 1947, where she lived up until her death in 1992. She taught art and music in her home for many years. Today her linocut prints are sought after internationally and have reached record prices. The Sybil Andrews Cottage was the first property on Campbell River’s Heritage Registry. On April 19th, beginning at 1pm, the Sybil Andrews Heritage Society will host the community at the Cottage . The children’s choir of Ecole de Monde will perform from 1:15pm to 1:45pm. Andrew’s student Richard Calver, also an internationally recognized artist, will present a talk at 2pm that focuses on the linocut print ‘Fleece’. Currently in the Museum at Campbell River’s collection, this 1986 print features a sheep shearing scene from the Hudson farm in 1961. Calver will offer insights into Andrews’ style and working method. The day will also feature children’s art, free coffee, tea and cake. The Mayor will cut the cake at 3pm. Call the Arts Council at 923-0213 for more information.

Preparing For Plein Air With Brian Buckrell

Do you yearn to paint in the great outdoors? Are you wondering how to prepare for ‘plein air?’

Renowned artist Brian Buckrell will answer all your questions at a workshop called ‘Preparing for Plein Air’ at the Campbell River Art Gallery Saturday, April 28 and Sunday, April 29. ‘Plein air’ means outside, Buckrell’s workshop will take place indoors and will give artists all the information necessary to paint outside.

Buckrell is a member of the Federation of Canadian Artists, Landscape Artists International and the Society of Canadian Artists. He has won numerous competitions and awards and exhibits across Canada. He particularly loves the challenge of painting scenes on location and his works are reflective of his love of the outdoors, travel, agriculture and rural communities. For more information about Buckrell, visit www.brianbuckrell.com.

Day one of the workshop will focus on equipment and supplies. Participants will review the key elements of composition to create effective and interesting work under the conditions found in painting outdoors. The second day will feature hands-on planning and decision-making, working from projected images, then creating small ‘plein air’ paintings – simulating the challenges of working on location.

The cost for the ‘Preparing for Plein Air’ workshop is $250 for members of the CR Art Gallery and $260 for non-members, and includes HST and lunch. For more information, please contact the Campbell River Art Gallery at 250-287-2261, [email protected] or visit www.crartgallery.ca


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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 and free delivery for south Quadra Island. New and used parts depot. Free pick up of your unwanted recyclable appliances. Please call 250-285-3425 or cell 250-202-3425.

FERNBANK SAWMILLCustom cutting at your place or mine on a state-of-the-art Woodmizer mill. We cut everything from beams to siding. Call Gerry Cote: 250-285-3651

SERVICESSERVICES

FOR RENT

HEALTH & BODY

BE READY FOR RAIN GET YOUR GUTTERS CLEANED

We can help you clean and maintain your home and garden. Clean your windows, roof and gutter, finish your renovating job, Build or replace your deck, gates or fence. It’s time to schedule your tree pruning. We can help you with pretty much anything around your home and yard. Please call CanDoServices at 250-285–2874 or email at [email protected]

NOLE CREEK SAWMILLSMilling, 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 250-285-2762 www.nolecreeksawmills.com

THINKING OF PAINTING YOUR NAILS FOR SPRING?

Does everyone in your house complain about the smell of your nail polish? Amped on Nutrition has no-smell, chemical-free nail polish for adults and peel-off childrens’ nail polish all in exciting colours!AmpedonNutrition.com 250-285-3142

SHOPS

WAYPOINT SIGNSSigns, 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 & [email protected].

DI CLASSIFIED ADS

Up to 35 Words = $20* 35-70 Words = $35*

* includes HST

Email, fax or drop off your ad with payment,

or pay by credit card online at www.discoveryislander.ca

There may be cheaper ways but the DI works.!!

Call 250-285-2234 or email [email protected]

with any questions

FOR SALEQUALITY CEDAR

PRODUCTS FOR SALEPlaned or rough cut decking,lumber, siding,beams, fencing,4x4s,clears, VG,custom milling, whatever you’re needs,Located On Quadra Island, 250 830 7897 504

MEN’S COUNSELLINGImmediate openings for men’s individual counselling available, North Island Survivor’s Healing Society, Counselling Centre for Adults Affected by Abuse, 287-3325.

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SKILLED GARDEN HELPPassionate, knowledgeable horticulturists for hire. Years of experience with both food and ornamental gardens. Ryan Nassichuk and Jessica Hammersmark can help your garden thrive. Call 250-202-2326, or e-mail [email protected].

4 CORNERS TAX SERVICELocated in the Cove

Call 250 285 2750

for your appointment

RESTORATIVE YOGA - WEST ROAD STUDIO

Monday morning, 11AM – 12:30 or Wednesday morning, 10 – 11:30AMPrepay $50 for 5 weeks, $12 drop-in. Sessions end May 9th. Call Sue Beattie 250-285-2948. Mats and props provided.

SELLING YOUR HOME?List online on Quadra’s most visited web site. Listing with photos only $49 for 3 months.www.quadraisland.ca/real-estateCall 250-285-2234 for more info

REAL ESTATE

INTENSE RENTALSMarquis Tents are now readily available on the island. Protect your guests and enhance your gathering. Sizes from 400 to 1600 sq ft. Intense Rentals 250-285-3772 or www.intense-rentals.ca 525

LANDSCAPING, PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND YARD

WORKExperienced Landscaper and Gardener with Local References. All types of work done from garden design to trimming and basic cleanup.Quality service at an affordable rate.Phone: (250) 285-2838Email: [email protected]

PIANO TUNER TECHNICIAN

On Quadra last week of April. Professional tuning and repairs. Thirty years of satisfied customers in Greater Victoria. Call Greg Joly 250 475 1106 or email: [email protected]

SPACE FOR RENTSmall office, studio or starter site for new business in Upper Realm. Call 285-2880.

SAIL BOAT TLCDoes your Sail Boat need some dock-side TLC? Window or deck leak, rigging or spar upgrade, electro-mechanical system improvement, custom cabinet modifications? Professional dockside service and advice, specialising in sail boat restorations. 250-204-3108.

CUSTOM BUILT GREENHOUSES

Gala Greenhouses & Permaculture Inc. is building professionally designed greenhouses for site specific applications. Add passive solar and water management to boost your food production. Qualified engineering and service. 250-285-2571

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