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ISSUE 686

Come to the Fall Fair Sunday September 9Quadra Community Centre

In ThisIssue:

p4 • Quadra Island Philippine ConnectionGarage Sale

p5 • Garden Club Fall Offerings

p6 • Art in the Woodlot

p7 • Sierra Quadra Fall Schedule

p11 • Part 4of Pro RepDemystified!

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Harry Manx joins us in Herons for two shows, September 15th and 16th (Saturday and Sunday). A multiple award winning Canadian musician, Harry blends blues, folk music, and Hindustani classical music to move and sooth the soul. Two course dinner and show $79. Seating at 6pm Sep 15th, at 5pm Sep 16th. Limited show only seats $59. Reserve 285-3322.Beer Paired Dinner with Gladstone Brewing Company on Saturday Oct 13th in Herons. A fabulous four course dinner, each course paired with a refreshing 9oz Craft beer. $69 per person, call 285.3322 to reserve.Tuesdays: Everyone loves Karaoke! Seriously. Sing the song in your heart on stage. Not a singer? Karaoke loves an audience, enjoy the local and visiting talent. 9pm. HBI Pub.Thursdays: Classic Rock Bingo at its new September time, 7pm.

SUMMER IS WINDING DOWN but movie season is about to begin! Friday Flicks kicks off its Fall Series on September 14, 7:45 at the Quadra Community Centre. The low admission price stays the same at $5 for adults and $4 for students and seniors. Of course the famous Friday Flicks concession will offer its usual stunning array of yummy desserts, popcorn, coffees and teas.

FINDING YOUR FEETDirector: Richard LoncraineCast: Imelda Staunton, Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, Joanna Lumley, David Hayman • Year: 2018 Runtime: 111 mins Country: UK • Language: English

When 'Lady' Sandra Abbott (Imelda Staunton) discovers that her husband of forty years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge with her estranged, bohemian, older sister Bif (Celia Imrie). Sandra couldn't be more different to her outspoken, serial dating, free spirited sibling. But it turns out different is just what Sandra needs and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to her community dance class, where gradually she starts finding her feet... and romance. Finding Your Feet is a hilarious and heart-warming modern comedy proving that it's never too late to start again.

"When given the chance (which is always), the cast unlocks moments that are so intimate and naturally detailed, you would swear that the actors had no idea the cameras were rolling." – Scott Marks, San Diego Reader

AT YOUR HBI

Your host Linda Gallagher will lead you to your bingo stairway to heaven with a trip down memory lane. Win prizes, laugh, sing. HBI Pub. No charge to play or to have tons of fun!HBI Friday Night BandsSep 7 Go Dog Go – Beach Blanket Time MachineSep 14 Blue Kats – Blues and R&BSep 21 The Ron Stewart Band – Classic Rock & MoreSep 28 Duffy Live – Bring your dancing shoes!HBI Pub. 9pm. No cover, just great times. Saturdays Open MicAn experience like no other.9pm HBI Pub. “If music be the food of love, play on.” William Shakespeare

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Day to Day The RegularsTHE ISLAND CALENDAR

MondaysAA, Big Book Study, 7pm Quadra United ChurchSing for Pure Joy, 1–2:30 QCC Rm 3

Wednesdays1st & 3rd Wednesday Food Bank,QCC 1–2pmPrayer Meeting, Quadra Island Bible Church, 7pmPoker Night, Quadra Legion, Heriot Bay 7:30pmHand Drum Jam, 7:30 pm Upper Realm, Q Cove

ThursdaysSMART Recovery group 12:30 – 2pm, Boardroom, QCC, open to anyone over 19.

FridaysAlcoholics Anonymous, 8pm Quadra United Church

SaturdaysFarmers Market in Quathiaski Cove 10 am–2pm Meat Draw, Quadra Legion, Heriot Bay 5 pmOpen Mic with Mo, 9pm at the HBI pub

SundaysBuddhist Meditation, 10 am, Upper Realm, Q CoveFamily Service, Quadra Island Bible Church, 10:30amSunday Morning Service, 11am, Quadra Island

United Church in Cape MudgeQuadra Sunday Painters, 11am–2pm, 285.3390

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What’s Happening at Quadra Island Community Centre

Friday, September 7 • Live Music with Go Dog Go, HBI Pub 9pm, no coverSaturday, September 8 • Art in the Woodlot, 2pm, at the Big Tree WoodlotSunday, September 9• FALL FAIR AT QCC GROUNDS, 10AM TO 5PMMonday, September 10• Garden Club: Local Food Security 101, QCC 7pmFriday, September 14 • Friday Flicks: Finding Your Feet, 7:45pm QCC, $5 • Live Music with Blue Kats, HBI Pub 9pm, no coverSaturday, September 15 • Harry Manx at Heron’s, 6pm. 285.3322.to reserveSunday, September 16 • Barb Berger (Fair Vote Canada) at QCC, 7pm• Harry Manx at Heron’s, 5pm. 285.3322.to reserve Monday, September 17• Way to Go, 7m, 1087 Topcliff Rd, 285.3298Sunday, September 23 • Philippines Giant Garage Sale, QCC 10am–2 pmSaturday, September 29 • Sierra Quadra presents Alex Morton, QCC, 7pm

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THIS WEEK (Sept 10–14)MONDAY: 10 Yoga with Josephine; 1 Sing for Pure Joy; 2:45 Island Theatre Kids Junior Camp;4 Island Theatre Kids Main Camp; 5 Iyengar Yoga;7 Garden Club TUESDAY: 9 Yoga with Brenda, 9 Quilters; 5 Yoga with Trinity; 7:15 Folk DanceWEDNESDAY: 10 Baby Clinic THURSDAY: 9 Yoga with Brenda, 10 Parents and Tots; 12:30 SMART Recovery, 6:45 Quadra SingersFRIDAY: 10 Spinners & Knitters, 10:30 Friday painters, 7 Mindfulness & Loving-Kindness retreat, 7:30 Friday Flicks Presents: FINDING YOUR FEET.

NEXT WEEKEND (Sept 15–16)SATURDAY: 9 Mindfulness & Loving-Kindness retreat, 7:30 Cultural Committee Presents: The Derina Harvey BandSUNDAY: 9 Somatic Yoga with Rob Selmanovic (main hall), 9 Mindfulness & Loving-Kindness retreat

NEXT WEEK (Sept 17–21)MONDAY: 8:30 Fitness with Jeannie, 10 Parents and Tots; 10 Yoga with Josephine; 1 Sing for Pure Joy; 2:45 Island Theatre Kids Junior Camp; 4 Island Theatre Kids Main Camp; 5 Iyengar Yoga; TUESDAY: 9 Yoga with Brenda, 10 Parkinson’s Support group; 4 Mixed Martial Arts, 5 Boot Camp with Marion; 5 Yoga with Trinity; 7 Folk DancingWEDNESDAY: 8:30 Body Sculpt with Marion; 10 Gentle Yoga with Trinity; 12 noon Nurse Practitioner Clinic; 1 Mosaics with Quadra CircleTHURSDAY: 9 Yoga with Brenda, 10 Parents and Tots & Parents and Tots Yoga; 12:30 SMART Recovery; 5 Yoga with Trinity; 6:45 Quadra SingersFRIDAY: 8:30 Fitness with Jeannie; 10 Spinners & Knitters; 10 Friday painters

See you at the Fall Fair!


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Way to GoJOIN MONTHLY MONDAY conversations about death and dying at 1087 Topcliff Road, 7 to 8:30pm. Each meeting consists of 30 minute sharing, 15 minute mini-presentation, 15 minute discussion, 30 minute business. Fall meetings and mini-presentations will be:SEPTEMBER 17 Death Customs Around the WorldOCTOBER 22 My Mom’s Assisted DeathNOVEMBER19 Exploring Ways to Honour Grief in Our Lives.Info [email protected]

We Need Your Treasures...... for the 24th annual Quadra Philippine Connection’s fund-raising GIANT GARAGE SALE to be held at Quadra Community Centre on Sunday, September 23rd. All clean donations in good working order will be gratefully accepted for this rewarding event.

We would like to accept as many of your treasures as possible but regret that we cannot accept: MATTRESSES, SKIIS, GOLF CLUBS, ENCYCLOPEDIAS, MAGAZINES, BABY STROLLERS, CARSEATS OR CRIBS, FABRIC PIECES, MICROWAVES, TELEVISIONS OR COMPUTERS. The latter can be recycled in Campbell River at Island Return It, 1580-F Willow Street! We look forward to your donations of furniture, but please ensure that all upholstery is clean, free of mold, and in saleable condition.

Drop-offs will be available at the following homes from the beginning of September until Friday, September 21st. We again extend sincere appreciation to these participants for continuing to offer this invaluable service!Q COVE Sharon & Harry Archibald, 858 Prentice Place, 285.3288SOUTH END Ruth Powell & Chris Thompson, 307 Sutil Road, 285.3695HERIOT BAY Candace and Jackson Holmes, 684 Cramer Road (carport)BACK ROAD Pauline Lansdall, 1068 Milton Road, 285.2076(Milton Greenhouse)DIRECT DROP-OFF to the Community Centre will also be available on Saturday, September 22nd until 2 pm.

All proceeds go toward Quadra’s ongoing support of the community of Cataw in the remote Kalinga area of the northern Philippines through child sponsorship and the Gift of Peace Program. This project was initiated by the International Association for Transformation, Quadra’s parent organization. IAT’s Gift For Peace Program is an award winning project that continues to be a huge success in promoting peace between

conflicting tribes in northern Luzon and has served as a model for other countries in the world.

We invite volunteers to participate in this positive community event by helping sort through treasures on Saturday, September 22nd or by helping pack up following the sale after 2 on Sunday, September 23rd. Saturday volunteers get a sneak preview of what’s to come, and are welcome to purchase a reasonable number of small items by donation following their shift. We offer a "free for all" after the sale on Sunday afternoon and shop-lifting volunteers will NOT be prosecuted! In the spirit of community, we encourage energetic able-bodied volunteers to come discover treasures still unfound as they help to pack up and load trucks for various thrift stores. We also welcome anyone with vehicles or trucks who would be willing to load up or take a few bags or boxes to Campbell River the week following the sale.

Be certain to write the week-end of September 22nd and 23rd on your calendar! To volunteer for this worthwhile fundraising event and for more information about the sale or child sponsorship, please contact Carol at [email protected] or 285.3035!


COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS

Market MusicLOCAL MUSICIANS continue to play at the Saturday Market every week from 10am to lunch time.

John Toelle and Richard Christie play at the Market on Saturday, Sep 1st. Dave Blinzinger returns on Sep 8th. On the last market of the season, Quadra Drummers will perform on Saturday, Sep l5th.

Live music continues until Sep 15th. Please make generous donations to our local musicians when your visit the Market. Thanks for keeping our local music groups alive and well.

Join Quadra Island Garden Club!MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 kicks off our 2018/2019 Garden Club Season with a terrific line-up of speakers and events. Our Garden Club features speakers with expertise in organic gardening, composting, seed-saving, soil health, native plants, pollinators and much, much more. In addition to our monthly speakers we have two amazing plant sales every year, a few garden workshops, occasional field trips and a fabulous Christmas Potluck dinner. There is a lot to interest any level of gardener from novice to expert so join your friends and neighbours while you share your own gardening experience. Here’s a brief overview of our upcoming 2018 Fall/Winter Garden Club ScheduleMONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 “Local Food Security 101” with local food advocates Marc Doll and Jennifer Banks-Doll SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Annual Fall Plant Sale (and free gardening tips!) MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 “Edible & Medicinal Plants and Traditional Indigenous Plant

Management Systems of Coastal First Peoples” with world-renowned ethnobotanist and best-selling author Dr Nancy Turner MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 “Invasive Plants: Another Perspective” with local biologist Steve MooneyMONDAY, DECEMBER 10 Garden Club Christmas Dinner PotluckDo you have an interest in gardening? Do you want to grow your own flowers, fruits and veggies? Do you long to get your hands in the dirt? Do you want to become more food self-sufficient? Then join the Quadra Island Garden Club! We’re a super-friendly bunch

of gardeners who delight in sharing our love of gardens and gardening. We wholeheartedly welcome newcomers. We usually meet on the second Monday of each month (except on holidays) at 7pm. The cost to join is only $10 per individual or $15 per family. For more info about our garden club activities, please contact Lu Schanfarber 285-2213 email: [email protected].

Also, please join us on Facebook: facebook.com groups/971582922903469/ where you will meet other gardeners, share great gardening tips and post photos of your garden.

NEW at Quadra Island Medical ClinicQUADRA ISLAND MEDICAL Clinic is now offering Telehealth services to all island residents. Telehealth is a secure on-line audio-video service linking patients with specialists on Vancouver Island. Instead of travelling to your specialist, you and your loved ones can communicate via computer at the clinic in a confidential setting. While not all specialists

offer this service, nor is it always an appropriate option, both the cancer agency and mental health services are registered. If you want to utilize this service, please let your specialist know that it is available here on Quadra and it is your preferred method of communication. While QIMC facilitates the interaction, the specialists’ office set up the appointments. If you have questions regarding this, contact Pat Peterson NP(F), at 250.285.3540 or [email protected]

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Fall Singers’ Session Starts THE FALL QUADRA SINGERS sessions begins on Thursday September 13th. Practices happen each week on Thursdays from 6:45 to 9:15pm at the Quadra Island Community Centre. It is a wonderful, supportive group and the ability to read music is not required. Choir Director Kate Alexandra infuses the choir with lots of fun energy and accompanist Joyce Baker is skilled and ever accommodating. All voices are welcome to join us for an opportunity to sing, laugh, and learn. (We would especially welcome more basses and tenors.) Ages 16 plus. Cost is $100 per session with family rates and bursaries available. Concert date is Friday December 14th. For more information contact Joan Varley [email protected] Please consider coming to join us!

Voting System ReferendumDO YOU NEED TO educate yourself about the BC-wide fall referendum on our voting system? Barb Berger, Chair of the Comox Valley chapter of Fair Vote Canada, will be on Quadra September 16th to speak about why there is a push for change in our electoral system, and to explain the options in the upcoming referendum. WHEN & WHERE Sunday September 16th, 7pm at the Community Centre. Doors open 6:30. Refreshments. The event is free but donations will be gratefully accepted.

The referendum will be done by mail-in vote. Everyone on the BC voter’s list will rbe mailed a ballot. The voting period is from October 22 to November 30th, 2018. For more see fairvote.ca/pr4bc. For more about the Quadra meeting, email fairvote [email protected]

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Art in the Woodlot Public OpeningSaturday, September 8 BIG TREE WOODLOT invites the public on Saturday, September 8 at 2pm to a family-friendly Art in the Woodlot opening where French artist Cecille Lineaux will unveil a spectacular map/painting. This original creation incorporates beautiful drawings of the flora and fauna found throughout the Woodlot and will enable all visitors to plan their hiking, biking, wildlife viewing, cave exploring and foraging for chanterelle mushrooms and wild huckleberries!

Join our open house where we will answer all your questions on our sustainable management of Woodlot Licence W1897 owned by Jerry Benner and family. We can point out the locations of many old growth trees and other secret locations of the underground stream system. Refreshments and individual paper maps will be available. Follow the signs to Village Bay Road and the intersection of our Branch400.

Bingo is back at the Legion! Saturday September 15th at 7pm, $20/12 games. Dinner at 6:30pm: $10 burger, salad and dessert. Bingo and dinner funds raised go to Stuart McKean and his Walk for ALS Team.

Sunday Morning Services begin again on September 16th at the United Church in the village at Cape Mudge. Everyone welcome. Info 285.3163.



PLEASE JOIN SIERRA QUADRA this fall for great speakers covering the important challenges of our time in British Columbia. These challenges include the never ending threat to our wild salmon and our remaining coastal rainforest as well as the prospect of industrial development in our wild places. As always doors open at 7pm for refreshments. Programs begin at 7.30pm.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 29 Sea Shepherd Operation Virus Hunter Season 3: Join Alexandra Morton for an update from the frontlines on the future of wild salmon in BC. Court decisions, indigenous uprisings, breaking science and intrigue: it’s a story almost beyond belief. This has been an epic battle for our wild salmon, the backbone of this coast. Join us to hear Alex’s firsthand account.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 13Save BC's Endangered Old-Growth Rainforest! Most of BC’s old growth rainforests and the communities that depend on them are in crisis. Raw log exports are at a record high and mills are closing. Climate change and massive forest fires are here to

stay. But we are still clearcutting our most resilient and carbon-rich ancient rainforests at an alarming rate: 3 square metres per second on Vancouver Island and neighbouring islands. Our new provincial government promised to take action for BC’s old growth rainforest, work with First Nations and support forestry. Now it’s time for action – before it’s too late. Hear from Sierra Club BC Senior Forest and Climate Campaigner Jens Wieting about the state of the forest, possible solutions, and how you can help save BC’s endangered rainforest.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 24An evening with Andrew Nikiforuk: “Under-standing the Technological Imperative: How Technology Has Conquered Everything”In the 1950s the radical French Christian Jacques Ellul predicted that technology would become a totalitarian force in every day life. Today every politician and many greens champion technology as the solution to all of our problems. But what if Ellul was right and technologies are the problem? And if Ellul was right, what would the solutions be? Andrew Nikiforuk is a well informed and riveting speaker. We are thrilled to welcome him back.

And a sneak preview of our spring series... We will be welcoming back Jackie Hildering (the whale lady) and Briony Penn from Salt Spring Island.– Geraldine Kenny

Sierra Quadra’s Fall Speaker Series Starts Soon Hello, friends of wild salmon! I’m writing to you from aboard the Martin Sheen, Sea Shepherds Society’s sailing research vessel. For the third summer in a row, they have been assisting me with documenting the impact of open net-pen salmon farms on our wild salmon, which are so crucial to the entire marine ecology of British Columbia.

When I arrived in Musgamagw territory, also known as the Broughton Archipelago, it was a place of powerful living diversity. When salmon farms were lodged in her arteries, the sea lice, viruses and bacteria that poured from their nets gradually saturated every living thing in these waters. As a result, the pulse of this once generous place has become weak and erratic.

The beautiful Ahta River was never logged, but it didn’t matter. The tiny salmon birthed in her waters are stripped of their silvery skin as they swim through clouds of sea lice, and perish from piscine reovirus dispersed by the Glacier Falls fish farm. G-Clan orca and the Alert Bay seine fleet used to fish the Viner River chum salmon, but neither comes now. Viner chum salmon have collapsed as the tiny fry collide with the effluent plume of the Burdwood salmon farm.

I have fought hard to protect wild salmon from salmon farms for 30 years, and I was beginning to think it was impossible. Then a series of extraordinary events began…

Hereditary leadership rose up, ancient territorial disputes were paused, a beautiful sailing ship with a legendary crew arrived, cameras got behind the nets; and indigenous and non-indigenous people locked arms, built cabins and moved on to the salmon farms and declared change. Winter storms and lawsuits buffeted us as the generosity of strangers sustained us. Endurance, honour, tradition ruled. After our 200 days of occupation, some levels of government began to realize that our concerns were legitimate, that the situation was serious, and that it was time to rise to assume their responsibilities.

I am truly in awe of what I have witnessed over the past year, and will be reporting from the frontlines of the wild salmon saga – with an account of endurance, leadership, courtroom drama, scientific sleuthing, and what the future could hold.

This story is still being lived. Join me on September 29 and perhaps find your role in this extraordinary movement. This is not about ending aquaculture; this is about doing something that really works for our coast.– Alex Morton


2018 QUADR A ISLAND FALL FAIR

The 2018 Quadra Fall Fair on Sunday, September 9 is the island’s greatest little “Homegrown Sew and Sow”. An extravaganza of old-timey family fun, the Fair takes place at the Quadra Community Centre (QCC) from 9:30am to 5pm.

ADMISSION RATESAdults $5 • Youth 6–17 $3 • Family $15 Children 5 & under fre

As always, there’s a cornucopia of thingsto do and see at the Fair. Here are important details so you have the best possible experience.

STRUT YOUR STUFFShow off the fruits of your labour at the Fair. Exhibit your prize veggies, fruits, jam, jellies, fermented foods, wines, baked goods.... the possibilities are nearly endless. Register your entries at QCC on Saturday, September 8.

ZUCCHINI GRAND PRIXRegistration at 9:30 am, races begin 11amThere are only four rules:• The axle shaft must penetrate the zucchini. The zucchini cannot be strapped to an external carriage.• Zucchinis can be any size, but maximum allowable wheel width from outside to outside must be no greater than 25 cm. Wheel diameters must be no greater than 10 cm.• The racing is in heats: fastest cars from each heat will race off to decide the overall winner.• Fun must be had by all.

Ribbons are awarded to: the fastest, the furthest, and the most creatively designed zucchini racers.

There’s safe parking space for zucchini racers inside the exhibit hall where they’ll be on display and stay cool and fresh.

ABOVE The Zucchini Grand Prix at the Quadra Fall Fair is serious business. Spruce up your squash and get in the race on Sunday, September 9 at the Quadra Community Centre.Photo: Carol Woolsey

POOCH PROTOCOLWe adore dogs and have an array of exciting dog events! But we request owners leave pets at home if they are not entered in Fair events.

The fairground can be a hot, noisy and overwhelming environment for our furry friends. Only registered performing dogs

will gain access to grounds and will receive honorary scarves to wear as identification.

After the dog events, we suggest your pet return home to a calm, cool and secure environment.

As such, Randy the Dog Walker has generously offered to provide a free doggie home delivery service. Arrange dog

transport with Randy after the Gauntlet of Temptation event near the Main Stage area.

FREE Q-COVE FERRY SHUTTLEThe Spirit of the West adventure van will shuttle folks from Q-Cove terminal to the Fair in the morning for three sailings, starting with the 9:30am ferry. Return shuttles to Q-Cove will begin for the 3pm sailing. Please bring your own car seats for children.

BRING YOUR BIKESSave the environment and get a prize!

You’re guaranteed great parking, and when you go through admissions with your helmet you’ll get some loot (while quantities last).

LISTEN UP!Cortes Community Radio 89.5 will be spinning the Fair’s tunes. CKTZ DJs "Hurricane Rena" and "Hiway Hippy" are providing playlists featuring classic & modern country, rockabilly, country Radio!

STAY HYDRATEDBring your refillable water bottle – we’ve got a water filling station. And be sun smart! With luck, you’ll need sunhats and sunscreen.


AT QCC GROUNDS • SCHEDULE OF EVENTSFall Fair Schedule

9:30 FAIR OPENSRegistration begins for Pet Parade, Doggie Dash, Gauntlet & Zucchini Races (beside entrance gate)

9:45 20 Pony Ride tickets available (near Livestock Tent)

10:00 PET EVENTS (Main Stage) Pet Parade, Doggie Dash, Gauntlet of Temptation


11:00 Zucchini Races (Skateboard Park)

11:15 Melons 101 (Talking Tent) Aayla Moon, Blaine Waldbauer & Noelle Ma�n

perform (Bistro)

11:30 Richard Christie & Brian Wilson perform (Bistro)

11:40 Pony Grooming demo (Riding Arena)

11:45 15 Pony Ride tickets available (near Livestock Tent) Bee Buzz (Talking Tent)

11:45 Dunk Tank, Slack Line, Maker Tent & Face Painting open

12:00 Pony Rides begin (Riding Arena)

12:15 Goat Milking & Hoof Trimming (Livestock Tent) Kombucha Workshop (Talking Tent) Breccan & Heather Kent perform (Bistro)

12:30 Play – Three Little Pigs (Main Stage) Barry Hodgson & Friends perform (Bistro)

1:00 Register for Strong Folk, Cake Walk & Cross Cut Saw competitions (by Main Stage)

Soil and Compost Tea (Talking Tent)

1:15 Jump Park demo – Sprokids (Jump Park) Isis & Gwendolyn perform (Bistro)

1:30 John Toelle, Richard Christie & Dave Tolley perform (Bistro)

2:00 Strong Folk competition (Main Stage) People’s Choice voting closes (Exhibit Hall)

2:15 Oaklyn Rayne, Maddy Ma�n, Fortune Dennison & Noelle & Friends perform (Bistro)

2:30 Willow performs (Bistro)

2:30ish Cake Walk competition (Main Stage)

3:00ish Cross Cut Saw Competition (Main Stage) People’s Choice winners announced (Main Stage)

3:15 Skateboard demo (Skate Park) The Caissies perfom (Bistro)

4:30 Exhibit Hall closes entries may be picked up at this time

5:00 Fair Grounds close... See you next time.

Fall Fair Schedule9:30 FAIR OPENS

Registration begins for Pet Parade, Doggie Dash, Gauntlet & Zucchini Races (beside entrance gate)


10:00 PET EVENTS (Main Stage) Pet Parade, Doggie Dash, Gauntlet of Temptation


11:00 Zucchini Races (Skateboard Park)

11:15 Melons 101 (Talking Tent) Aayla Moon, Blaine Waldbauer & Noelle Ma�n

perform (Bistro)

11:30 Richard Christie & Brian Wilson perform (Bistro)

11:40 Pony Grooming demo (Riding Arena)

11:45 15 Pony Ride tickets available (near Livestock Tent) Bee Buzz (Talking Tent)

11:45 Dunk Tank, Slack Line, Maker Tent & Face Painting open

12:00 Pony Rides begin (Riding Arena)

12:15 Goat Milking & Hoof Trimming (Livestock Tent) Kombucha Workshop (Talking Tent) Breccan & Heather Kent perform (Bistro)

12:30 Play – Three Little Pigs (Main Stage) Barry Hodgson & Friends perform (Bistro)

1:00 Register for Strong Folk, Cake Walk & Cross Cut Saw competitions (by Main Stage)

Soil and Compost Tea (Talking Tent)

1:15 Jump Park demo – Sprokids (Jump Park) Isis & Gwendolyn perform (Bistro)

1:30 John Toelle, Richard Christie & Dave Tolley perform (Bistro)

2:00 Strong Folk competition (Main Stage) People’s Choice voting closes (Exhibit Hall)

2:15 Oaklyn Rayne, Maddy Ma�n, Fortune Dennison & Noelle & Friends perform (Bistro)

2:30 Willow performs (Bistro)

2:30ish Cake Walk competition (Main Stage)

3:00ish Cross Cut Saw Competition (Main Stage) People’s Choice winners announced (Main Stage)

3:15 Skateboard demo (Skate Park) The Caissies perfom (Bistro)

4:30 Exhibit Hall closes entries may be picked up at this time

5:00 Fair Grounds close... See you next time.

THIS PAGE The fun of Fall Fairs past... Huge thanks to all you amazing people who dream this thing up! And

to everyone who makes it happen in all ways big and small. What a community! See you at the Fair...


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Most gardeners have had the experience of a plant growing madly in all directions, sometimes

even needing to be relocated in order to continue to thrive. Quadra Circle is a bit like that plant – it has also grown madly in all directions over the last few years, and while we don’t need relocation, we do need a transfusion of ‘new blood’ in the form of more volunteers!Starting with Friday lunches, a home meals service and an outreach program, Quadra Circle’s programs rapidly expanded to include a twice-weekly activity centre, a transportation service, an assisted reading program at the school, and an office open three days a week. We also partner with or sponsor various other group activities and workshops in the community on a regular basis. Truly an amazing growth spurt over the last five years or so!

But like all vigorous growth, more programs and services means more time and energy to maintain them. Which, inevitably, as we continue to grow, means more people to take on more jobs. Some of those jobs involve only minimal time on an occasional or semi-regular basis, others require a greater time commitment.

Finding a job you like and which easily fits into your lifestyle is very important, but virtually all our programs need people right now, so we’re sure you’ll find a good fit!

Here are some of the jobs we currently have available:

QUADRA SCHOOL needs people to help students with reading. Orientation provided. Short or long term commitment. Very rewarding! (1 – 2 hours per week, flexible). Contact person: Carol

ACTIVITY CENTRE is back in full swing at the School mid-September. If you are a dab

hand at peeling, slicing and dicing fruit and vegetables, we need you to help prepare a light lunch Mondays or Wednesdays (1–2 hours). Or, if you’re an absolute whiz at cleaning up and clearing away, we need you to help set the activity room to rights after lunch and afternoon workshops Mondays or Wednesdays (1 hour max). Contact person: Heather. **Bonus** In both those jobs, you also get to eat lunch with a bunch of friendly people!

HOME MEALS needs collection and delivery person. If you enjoy driving, and would appreciate an expense-paid trip to Campbell River each week, this is the job for you! We need someone to collect prepared meals from two central locations and deliver them to the freezer in our office each Thursday (3–4 hours). We could also use help with local distribution of those meals on Fridays. (1–2 hours). Contact person: Margie.

QUADRA CIRCLE OFFICE needs extra staff too. Are you people-oriented and comfortable with computers? Our office is open from 11am to 3pm Wednesday to Friday, and we need more smiling faces and capable hands to maintain those hours. Drop in and see for yourself what you could be doing! Orientation provided. A usual shift is 4 hours, but job-sharing is a possibility, as is being available ‘on call’ rather than as a regular. Contact person: Margie.

IF you see something that appeals, or would like more information, call the appropriate contact person at 250.285.2255 ( please leave a message if the office is closed) or email that person at [email protected]

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To Quadra from NISHS THANK YOU TO EVERYONE who supported North Island Survivors’ Healing Society – Trauma and Abuse Counselling Centre for our annual raffle! As well as the many islanders who bought tickets, we appreciated a beautiful contribution of metal work from Kevin MacKenzie, Raven Song Gallery. Thank you to Marg Heald and Sandy Spearing who showed strong support by selling tickets at the Cove. It was a pleasure to talk to Scott Elam who won a prize but opted to donate it for someone else. A Campbell River resident with a fairy garden was very excited to add the beautiful dragon fly to it from Raven Song Gallery. Congratulations to Heather Simpson who won the coveted certificate to dine at Harbour Grill. – With gratitude on behalf of NISHS

ALL OUR SENIORS have been very busy either preserving fruit and veggies, watering thegarden, or trying to keep cool. Many of us enjoyed the North Island Picnic at Fanny Bay (Br 127) playing games and enjoying a delicious lunch at the hall on Ships Point Rd.

We also have enjoyed working in the Tourist Information Booth next to the Credit Union.Drop in for a visit! We are open from 9:30am until 4pm. Our visitors come from all over the world – Vancouver Island, USA, Italy, Germany, France,Switzerland, Netherlands, Japan, China, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and the Maritimes. Working at the Tourist Booth is very interesting, helping the visitors enjoy their holidays. Soon we will be back tohaving our very interesting meetings under the supervision of President Robert Hartley. To become a member call Lois Norman @3061, for transportation call Ruth Amiabel @ 3801 or cell phone 250.895.9188.

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PROPORTIONAL REPRESENTATION • PART 4

WATCH YOUR MAILBOX – if you are on the BC voter’s list, Elections BC will automatically send three mailings to your home. The first will be a postcard alerting you to the referendum, the second a comprehensive voter package describing the process, questions and systems proposed in this referendum, and the last will be the actual ballot.

The referendum vote will be conducted by mail between October 22nd and November 30th. There are two questions on the ballot.

Elections BC recently updated its website and now has a thorough description of the three systems of Proportional Representation on the ballot. Remember – if you are not sure which system best reflects your values, you can answer only the first question e.g. stay with First Past the Post or change to Proportional Representation. You may leave the second question blank. Your vote still counts! https://elections.bc.ca/referendum/ To make sure you are on the BC voter’s list call 1.800.661.8683 or go to https://eregister.electionsbc.gov.bc.ca/ovr/welcome.aspx# To learn more and for an opportunity to have your questions answered, plan to attend a meeting on Proportional Representation on Sunday September 16th at the Quadra Community Centre. Speaker: Barb Berger from the Comox Valley Fair Vote Canada chapter. SOCIAL POLICY AND INCOME INEQUALITYOne of the disturbing trends in Canada is the widening gulf between people who are wealthy or even those who are comfortably middle class, and those who struggle to make ends meet. Here in BC, economic inequality is exacerbated by the high cost of purchasing a home as well as high rental housing prices in much of the province.

This is also a generational problem – it seems more difficult for young people to get stable, well-paid employment than it was for baby boomers like myself. Wouldn’t it be good if our political system listened to everyone’s voices including the voices of those who are not so well off? In fact countries using Proportional Representation systems have higher scores on health, education and standards of living.

With Proportional Representation, most votes count towards electing a representative who reflects the voter’s values. Representatives and the party they are affiliated with understand that their job in the legislature is to represent ordinary citizens, not party interests, which are often aligned with corporate interests. Research shows that measures of income inequality and social policy outcomes improve in proportional systems. A variety of studies show that:• When proportionality increases, inequality decreases• The political preferences of low income citizens are better represented in a more proportional system• Carey and Hix (2009 and 2011) looked at 610 elections over 60 years in 81 countries and found that Proportional Representation countries garnered higher scores on the United Nations Index of Human Development, which incorporates health, education and standard of living indicators.•Arend Lijphart, an esteemed Dutch political scientist, wrote a book titled ‘Patterns of Democracy: Government Forms and Performance in 36 Countries.’ The 2012 edition of this book covers patterns in these countries over a period of 55 years.

Lijphart concludes that countries using Proportional Representation systems have lower levels of income inequality and spend more on social expenditures than countries

using the First Past the Post voting system. For Fair Vote Canada’s summary of Lijphart’s book see the third source below.

Sources:www.conferenceboard.ca/hcp/Details/society/income-inequality.aspx?AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1www.fairvote.ca/2018/05/16/evidence/https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bx38vorBQgfmNElMcnJiSk54Skk/viewhttps://www.fairvote.ca/pr-and-inequality/

Watch your mailbox and plan to attend the meeting on September 16th!– Bonnie Brownstein

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AT THE END OF A SUNNY LABOUR DAY WEEKEND, I wish you a Happy Belated Labour Day! I hope that those that attended the events over the weekend enjoyed them thoroughly and please don’t forget that the Fall Fair is coming up next weekend! I am well past deadline for this report so will keep it as short as possible.

I say that because I just went through my list of emails and phone messages since the last report to jog my memory on the issues that I have had to deal with and let’s just say, that I will not be reporting on all of them, unless you have a whole lot of reading time on your hands! The issues just keep on coming!

I will try to just list a few of the more important ones below.

PROPERTY DONATIONA very generous Meiling Alps has donated her family property (about 13 acres) at Hyacinthe Bay, as a land conservancy. The property is one of those rare jewels that has basically had nothing done to it since the turn of the century and it is located along the shoreline with beautiful mature forests and natural settings throughout. This will be held by the SRD and a land conservancy will hold a third party covenant to insure that it remains in its current natural state. I cannot thank Meiling enough for this generous donation to our beautiful island. We all owe her a debt of gratitude for this selfless donation.

SURGE NARROWS PROPERTY ACQUISITIONWell, the ‘t’s’ are crossed and the ‘i’s’ have been dotted and the property at Surge Narrows next to the existing Wharf and upland has been officially sold to the SRD at an extremely reasonable price. This land is key to the expansion and continuation of the thriving community that is Surge Narrows. It will allow for growth and preserve the historic site of the original Surge Narrows store and allow for its evolution. In addition to this as soon as we have the title registered we will receive the foreshore water lease from the Province as an area to expand our overgrown Surge Narrows wharf facility. A very long time fight and lobby effort has paid off. The recipients will be our entire community of the Discovery Islands and mainland Inlets. The best part is that it will be paid for out of Park Reserve funds that I have been saving for a “rainy

day” such as this. The money came from previous subdivisions in Area C that paid cash in lieu of park dedication. (It’s complicated). This is an incredible time for celebration by all.

STUART ISLAND WATER LOT LEASESince we acquired the long unused School District upland piece of property at Stuart island, which is used by the Stuart Island Community Association as their home, we now have another issue on the go. I have been working with the Ministry of Forests to have the water lease that fronts the property removed from its expensive commercial designation. So I am now asking them to classify it as “Community / Nominal fee” since it will now be ours. They are actively pursuing this at this time and I am hoping for a positive outcome. I will be meeting with the Minister next week on this issue.

SEISMIC UPGRADE TO QUADRA ISLAND COMMUNITY CENTREIt has been a long time since I received the grant from the province for $500,000.00 to do the upgrade. The Request for Proposals closed last Friday and I am hoping that a Quadra contractor gets the work. It is a requirement that it be upgraded, so fingers crossed! I’ll let you know of the outcome in the next report, I hope!

TELUS RECEPTION ISSUESI have noticed, and others have confirmed, that Telus cell service has gone downhill over the past month. I contacted the head supervisor in Victoria and explained our issue. He has assigned three, yes three separate crews, to come to the island to go through the issue with a fine toothed comb. They have found a reduction in signal strength and are working on finding out why after numerous personal contacts with me. I intend to speak to the man in charge of our area next Friday. Hopefully they will find the problem.

SURGE NARROWS AGMI will be attending the Surge narrows Annual General meeting on September 21st to discuss anything and everything to do with issues that concern the outer islands. I will also be attending the opening of the Evans Bay dock that we spent two years bringing to completion in spite of one problem after another. This was all paid for out of the Community Works Fund, administered through the Union of BC Municipalities.

ROAD ISSUES, ETC.In addition to the dozens of complaints I have received from people questioning why their road is not being done this year (mine isn’t either!), I have been working with the ministry officials to look at new

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signage that is needed on the island for various reasons. I have also been lobbying for new thermoplastic cross walk line painting for the school and line painting for the entire island. Never a dull moment even though road issues are not the responsibility of the SRD. They are Provincial. So please contact your MLA when you have a concern or the Highways office in Courtenay: Anne Maloney at 250-334-6969.

UBCM MEETINGSI will be at UBCM for their annual meetings from Monday the 10th until Saturday the 15th. I have meetings set up with many Ministers to deal with our issues including some of the issues mentioned above and to deal with our Medical Clinic issues also. It is going to be an intense and jam-packed week and I am looking forward to it.

FIRE BAN SIGNAGE AND NOTICESI have been working with BC Ferries CEO, Mark Collins, and his staff to provide notice to the travelling public of the extreme fire danger in our area. I have asked for signage on the face of the ferry, announcements on Board, and handouts at the ticket booth to every customer. The following is what I have received from staff:

Hi Jim,Thank you for your response.Starting Saturday morning I requested the announcements on the vessel were conducted once the vessel had completed departure and was sailing. I also requested that the announcement clarified the “fire ban” similar to the sign [at the right].The terminals started PA announcements on Saturday as well using the clarified message of the “fire ban”.I requested that our twitter account provide a link to the provincial fire ban.Marketing has ordered window decals which display the following information. They have been in contact with a print shop and they will be sent out tomorrow morning.I wanted to make sure I had all the pieces of information before responding to you even though some of your requests were acted on immediately.Thanks again,DebbieI think they are really trying to help make our islands safe from fires and sincerely thank them.

FERRIESPlease see the following notice from the Ferry Corporation regarding a meet and greet to be held on Quadra. I think they are making an effort to reach out to us. So our activism for a better relationship over the years has paid off. We are trying to collaborate and will hopefully see many positive changes.

I am stopping here! Feel free to contact me between the hours of 8:30 am and 5pm, Monday through Friday (please, not on weekends or holidays, folks!) at 285.3355, or you can fax me at 285.3533 or you can email me anytime at [email protected] or by mail at Box 278 in the Cove, V0P 1N0… or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JimAbram…. If it is important, my cell is 250.830.8005… 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 AbramDirector, Discovery Islands-Mainland inlets, Area C, SRD

Chronic Pain Self-Management ProgramThe Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is six weekly workshops geared towards helping people with chronic pain better manage their symptoms to live a fuller, more satisfying life. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It can assist individuals to gain the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with chronic pain.

The program is offered as part of the University of Victoria Institute of Aging and Lifelong Health with trained volunteers.It runs Monday from 9:30 to noon starting October 15th through to November 26th with no class on November 5th. There is no charge for the series.

Classes will be held at Room 1, Quadra Island Community Centre. Class size is limited to 10 people. Please register through the Quadra Circle in person at their office at Quathiaski Cove, or by calling 250.285.2255.

For more information contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

Living Life to the FullHelping You to Help Yourself Want to feel happier, gain confidence, have more energy, feel less stressed and develop skills to deal with

life’s challenges? Check out this program. The course runs for eight Thursdays starting September 27th through to November 15th from 1 to 2:30pm at the Quadra Island Community Centre, Room 1. Pat Peterson and Diana McKerracher will

facilitate the course. The cost is $40 per individual, with grants available. Please register through Quadra Circle, either in person (office beside Quadra Island Medical Clinic), [email protected] or by calling 250.285.2255.

Parkinson’s Support GroupDo you or a friend have Parkinson’s disease? If so, come to our small friendly monthly support group meetings at Quadra Community Centre main floor Room 2. Meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month, 10am to 11:30am. The next meeting will be September 18, 2018.


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QI Outdoor ClubUpcoming EventsTHE OUTDOOR CLUB has had a very busy schedule this summer with a great mix of hiking and kayaking. The hikes have been both classic Quadra hikes (usually with swimming involved) and some interesting destinations on Vancouver Island, such as Memekay Caves, Crest Mountain, Broken Eyes Mountain, Huson Caves and Woss Lookout. The scenery has been spectacular. You can check out the trip reports and photos at: https://qioutdoorclub.org/trips/trip-photos/

As we slip into September, it seems we will finally have some rain, along with cooler temperatures and shorter days. September is often a beautiful month and we are hoping for some great outings. Here are the upcoming trips:

12 SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY Hike a loop to Eagle Ridge and beyond19 SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY Kayaking in Gowlland Harbour26 SEPTEMBER, WEDNESDAY Hike to McKenzie and Douglas Lakes in Strathcona Park10 OCTOBER, WEDNESDAY Hike a north Gowlland trail loop

The details for these trips and others can be found at: www.qioutdoorclub.org/schedule-summer-2018/

The winter planning meeting will be held on November 4th at the Community Centre. Everyone is welcome. If there are outings you would like to do between November and April, be sure to let us know.

Yes, it’s that time of year again; back to school for students, teachers and the many other staff who are part of our school community. Hopefully everyone enjoyed some rest and play time this summer, in spite of the the challenges from the smoky air and extremely hot dry weather.

This summer brought a major change for the Campbell River School district, with the resignation of Superintendent Tom Longridge. He will be missed and we wish him the very best.

The selection of a superintendent is one of the most important tasks that any Board of Education undertakes and we are very aware of the importance of this process and our ultimate decision. The board immediately established a search committee, and has selected an educational leadership consultant to guide the selection process for a new superintendent.

To ensure as much stability as possible in this time of transition, the board hired an experienced superintendent to temporarily fill the interim superintendent’s position. Jim Cambridge, recently retired after nine years as Superintendent and CEO of Sooke School District, will join us September 1st.

Beyond selecting an interim superintendent, the board has also worked with the consultant to determine the qualities of an ideal candidate, created a recruitment advertisement, and has posted the position throughout British Columbia and across Canada. The closing date for applications has been set for the last week of September. It is the board’s hope that, barring any unforeseen delays, the new superintendent will be appointed by mid October.

In the meantime, most school, district, and board activities will continue as usual. With regard to student enrolment numbers in our district this fall, we're expecting a

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slight increase but our actual count does not complete until September 30. Some items will be put on hold till the new superintendent is in place, such as the rural school review of Quadra and Cortes. The Surge Narrows school review was completed in June 2018, with very comprehensive community input. The outcome was a much desired and valued extra day of school per week for students and teacher.

A school board trustee attends regular meetings to deal with ongoing business items. As chair of the board for the last 4 years, I also attend meetings with various provincial,regional and local community groups about topics of mutual interest.

Of course, this is election year for local municipal positions; mark voting day October 20thon your calender! I hope I’ll have the opportunity to continue to serve as school board trustee for the Discovery Islands. If you have any questions, please contact me at [email protected]– Susan Wilson, Trustee for Discovery Islands, SD72

Lost Families Found: Monthly genealogy meeting September 6th, 7 to 9pm in the Maritime Heritage Centre. Discover what family treasures and stories members dug up over the summer. Everyone welcome. Library open 6 to 7 before meeting. For info, call Janice 250.203.0585, Campbell River Genealogy Society.

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Fire on East RedondaTAVISH CAMPBELL took photos of the fire on East Redonda Island last week, and sent them with this note: “Here’s some photos from Pendrell Sound on Redonda Island last night.

“The fire was human caused and continues to grow. Perhaps you can use the pictures to help remind Islanders that fires CAN happen here!!! Scary stuff, but luckily no houses in the area.” Note: The fire has grown from 15ha to 110ha as of August 30, and is burning in Redonda’s Ecological Reserve.

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Manx blends Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues, adds a sprinkle of gospel andsome compelling grooves to create his unique‘mysticssippi’ flavour. He quickly envelops theaudience with his warm vocals and the beautiful melodies of his original songs.

Harry Manx has an impressive collection ofawards to prove how skilled and hard-workinghe is. He’s received seven Maple Blues Awardsand holds honours from the Canadian Folk

Music Awards, Vancouvermagazine Georgia Straight, and the South Australia Blues Society. He received CBC Radio’s Great Canadian Blues Awards for 2007 and his albums have garnered five Juno nominations.

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Home & GardenHEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE GARDENS Lifelong gardener and certified horticulturist Ryan Nassichuk offers a variety of services to help your garden thrive. Consultations, coaching, soil testing and remineralization, garden maintenance, and more. Ryan works in food, ornamental, and mixed gardens. Call 250.202.2326 or email: [email protected] for more information.

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QUADRA CHILDREN’S CENTRE, located on beautiful Quadra Island is seeking applications for our School-Age Program Supervisor position. We are looking for a fun-loving, energetic person with excellent communication skills and experience working with school-age children. We offer the successful candidate the opportunity to work in a beautiful, nature-based setting that provides a dynamic program for children. The position is: • Part-time (21 hrs./week with a possibility for substitution work in our preschool program if desired).• During the school year and becomes full-time (37 hours) during school breaks and summer.• ECE qualifications are an asset but not mandatory. • Wage is based on education and experience. We look forward to receiving your application. Our closing date is September 14, 2018 and we will be in contact with those shortlisted.Email: [email protected] • Mail: Box 577 Quathiaski Cove, BC V0P 1N0

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