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Texada’s Calendar of Events May 2021
Gillies Bay Volunteer Fire Department
GILLIES BAY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
OPEN BURNING BAN – 2021
An Open Burning Ban within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection District goes
into effect on May 15, 2021 and lasts until October 15, 2021.
Burning Barrels: Burning Barrels are included in the ban.
Campfires: Campfires are allowed within the Gillies Bay Fire Protection Dis-
trict until a total fire ban is implemented.
NOTE: These regulations stay in effect regardless of what is posted on the
WILDFIRE MANAGEMENT BRANCH WEB SITE. Texada Island does not usu-
ally experience the same conditions as Vancouver Island or the Mainland.
GILLIES BAY RESIDENTS: If you hear the fire siren please shut off any
open taps until the fire emergency has been rectified.
Rob McWilliam - Fire Chief www.gilliesbayvfd.ca
Texada Island Farmers Market
Hello everyone, our wonderful little Farmers Market is set to start June
6th at the Gillies Bay ball field, 12 noon – 1:30 pm. Our core vendors are all
fired up and looking forward to an awesome season.
Anyone wanting to be part of the Market must contact me before hand
and cannot just show up as I may have to turn you away due to public health
reasons. Please note: COVID rules will be in place.
Your Market Coordinator
Dawn Hughes, 604-486-7529.
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TEXADA ISLAND Better At Home
Better At Home on Texada Island
HEALTH CENTRE matches volunteers with seniors to provide
non-medical support so seniors can continue
living independently in their own homes.
Hours of operation B@H services may be limited during the
Monday to Thursday COVID-19 pandemic, but currently we offer
8:30 am to 11:45 am, 1:15 pm to 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 11:45 am limited transportation (including grocery
Phone Number: 604-486-7525 delivery) plus friendly visits by phone and
If there’s no reply, please leave a message. light yard work.
Emergencies: 604-414-9638. If there’s no Better at Home is administered by
reply within 10 minutes, please phone 911. Inclusion Powell River and BC United Way,
Information – Nurses Hotline: 811 with funding from the Province of BC. For
COVID changes: more information phone Tom Read (Texada
• Visits strictly by appointment except program coordinator) at 604-483-1471 or
for emergencies. We will try to deal email: ravenbaywoods@gmail.com.
with issues by phone as much as possi-
ble and give appointments when pa- Mothers hold their children's hands
tients need to be seen in person. for a short while but their hearts for-
• Lab tests by appointment only. Extend-
ed lab time: 8:30 am to 9:45 am. ever.
• Masks and hand sanitizer compulsory ~Author unknown
on entering the health centre.
• If you are ill and suspect you may have
COVID, please come to the back door
marked COVID and follow the posted
instructions.
• TAP forms can be picked up after 1:15 pm.
Please be patient with us. We have never
been in this situation before either.
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Shelter Point Concession
604-578-0190
(please do not leave your order on the voicemail – leave your
name and number and we will call you back ASAP)
Open 7 days a week
11 am—8 pm
Saturday, May 22 to
Monday, September 6, 2021
Cash only please
Come down and enjoy your favorites from
last year or try something new – this year we have added
Beef Dip, Sweet Potato Fries, Sparkling Water,
Mississippi Mud Pie and more!
Starting June 1st:
We will have a weekly taco special
every Tuesday from 4 pm to closing.
Quantities will be limited so get there early!
Take out menus and gift certificates available.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Texada Food Bank
Texada Food Bank is ONLY offered on the second Wednesday
of the month. Call on the second Tuesday between 10 am and 3 pm. Pick
up on the second Wednesday between 12 noon and 12:30 pm.
Call in May 11 – Pick up May 12
Call in June 8 – Pick up June 9
Call in July 13 – Pick up July 14
604-483-1219
The Little Free Pantries are always available for anyone with food insecurities.
Located at the Food Bank porch and in front of 4758 Cedar St. Gillies Bay.
Take what you need; leave what you can.
All mothers are working mothers.
~Author unknown
TIRC
I misspoke in my submission to
April’s Express Lines regarding the bleach-
ers at the Gillies Bay ballfield. The bleachers
are scheduled to be removed this year and,
currently, there are no plans to replace them.
I apologize for any confusion I’ve caused.
As always, TIRC welcomes the com-
munity’s suggestions (email suggestions to
ronsmith@tru.ca).
Ron Smith,
Chair
Texada Island Recreation Commission
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Report from the Chair
Gillies Bay Improvement District
This is the time of year we normally The district is also moving on up-
be would be holding our AGM (annual gen- grading and consolidating GBID water li-
eral meeting) and elections to fill any expir- cense(s). It has been somewhat frustrating in
ing terms of Trustees. As long as COVID is that the application was submitted in 2016,
going to be with us, we will continue to hold but is just now being dealt with by the pro-
board meetings via ZOOM. The notice of vincial officials. Also frustrating is that the
meetings is posted on the Gillies Bay Fire approving officer required that an Environ-
Hall message board and are open to the pub- mental Flow Needs Assessment (EFN) be
lic. The AGM must be open to “in person” done on Cranby Lake/Creek. The board re-
participation, so the board is planning to tained an engineering consultant to prepare
hold the AGM outdoors sometime this sum- the EFN, and the draft is nearing completion,
mer, if and when the COVID risk subsides and will soon be submitted to the ministry.
and the health authorities permit it. The board had previously reported on
The main focus of the board over the a request from a group of ratepayers near
past two years has been on water quality im- Shelter Point to have the District extend wa-
provement. The relevant board motion in ter service to that area. Any further move-
part reads, “The Water Quality Objective is ment on that file is dependent on the resolu-
to meet or exceed the 4-3-2-1-0 Drinking tion of the water license application.
Water Objective by April 2023 or earlier…” We have seen a much dryer than nor-
Simply put, GBID does not currently meet mal winter, and spring. No one wants to see
the Canadian Drinking Water Standards and water restrictions, and if we all are “Water
our goal is to do so in a logically-stepped, Smart”, we can avoid them. Many of us love
timely manner. to garden, but in doing so, please do not
As previously reported, the district waste water. Try “doing the dew”, by water-
contracted with RESEAU CMI for a water ing early in the morning when the dew is on
treatment pilot project to examine the on-site the ground. Water on cool days, in the morn-
performance of several water treatment tech- ing or evening… never on a hot sunny or
nologies for treating the water that GBID windy day. If we work with what nature
sources from Cranby Lake. The pilot treat- gives us, rather than against it, we will be
ment plant arrived in April 2020, and has okay.
been operating continuously since then. The Chuck Childress,
pilot plant and RESEAU were instrumental Chair GBID
in Van Anda’s water treatment upgrade. We
had hoped to have RESEAU give the com- Observation. — Nevertheless, what a
munity a public presentation, but with the man needs in gardening is a cast-
COVID-19 situation, it appears unlikely to iron back, with a hinge in it.
happen. However RESEAU’s interim report ~Charles Dudley Warner
My Summer in a Garden, "What I Know
and updates are posted on the GBID website. about Gardening: Third Week," 1870
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TEXADA “Your Island Hospitality and Tourism
ISLAND Information Centre”
INN
Hello, Texada,
604-486-7711
May is upon us with all its beauty and it’s going to be a hot summer.
• Just a reminder: We Are Open! You can’t sit or dine inside (at least until the end of May) but
you CAN come in to use the washrooms, the ATM, shop local, buy beautiful in our artist lob-
by, buy your lotto tickets, place a “to go” order, or pass thru to our full service, licenced patio.
• We are having a “Mothers’ Day Dinner Special”. Menu TBA with a decadent dessert and a
chance to win a hanging basket.
• As always, masks are mandatory and our safety plan is in effect.
Thank you, Texada, for all your love and support, Cymry, Evan, and Kaitlyn
Full Lotto Center
Gift Certificates Anybody looking Restaurant
Bagged Ice for summer work? Bar Hours Hours
Island Information Cooks, waitresses Closed Mon.—Sun.:
T-Shirts & Vests & apply at the Inn. Noon—7 pm
Hoodies Closed May 24 (Victoria Day)
Texada Women's Island Network
May Luncheon luncheon will be cancelled due to
Thursday May 13, 2021 the fact that COVID
on the patio at the Texada Island Inn rules do not
per-
Doors open at 11:30 am, lunch at 12 noon
and no guest speaker this month.
If everything goes
well we will have our
mini-in-
mit
us to
meet in
the pub.
If you
house have some-
- silent-auction. thing to donate
If the weather to the auction,
is terribly cold or rainy, the please do it well
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TEXADA ISLAND
UNITED CHURCH NOTES
Please note: We will still publish the Mile- Weekly Services: 10:30 Sundays…
stones if you send me the names and dates of are suspended until further notice.
important events: births, marriages or anni- Please note that your donations or tithes are
versaries, or deaths of people connected to more important than ever right now, and can
Texada. (trollhollow123@gmail.com) be mailed to Texada United Church, Box 23,
Focus on Spirit! Gillies Bay, BC V0N 1W0.
A weekly reflection is posted on the church Minister’s Office Hours: Tuesday & Thurs-
website. Links can be found on the church’s days, at the church, 1-3 pm.
Facebook page (sometimes there are extra The church is open at these times for private
posts there, so check it out) and the Texada
individual prayer or meditation. Offering enve-
Message Board.
lopes and Our Daily Bread booklets can be picked
Church Reopening: up during these hours.
Dr. Bonnie Henry has announced that she
will give new guidelines for church gatherings
Minister: Rev. Gayle Chouinard, 604-414-7309
and there is hope that will be able to have trollhollow123@gmail.com
church services soon. I will send out the infor- Board Chair: Dale Rinehart, 604-486-0050
mation (email and on Facebook) as soon as it is Legion Chaplain: Karen May, 604-413-0994
available and a decision is made for reopening. Website: www.texadaunited.ca
Facebook Page: Texada Island United Church
Prayer Group:
Please call Rikki Kooy, 604-243-8097 for
prayers or information.
God made rainy days so gardeners
could get the housework done.
~Author unknown
1989 Marble Bay Road
604-486-7080
Open 7 days a week, 8 am – 1 pm
Supper Specials
Served Sunday, Monday, Tuesday
5 pm – 7 pm
Save the disappointment,
Women’s Cuts Men’s Cuts Call ahead to reserve your meal.
Styling Hot Shaves Call us if you need a special meal
Colours Beard Trims prepared. We may not be “skip the
Blow Outs Scalp Massages dishes”, but we can help you serve a
Perms
great meal for friends and family.
To book an appointment, contact 1-587-926-7331 Family friendly prices.
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LITTLE FREE PANTRIES Never miss an opportunity to make
Texada’s own “little free pantries” are others happy, even if you have to
available to everyone on Texada with food leave them alone in order to do it.
insecurities. Please feel free to pick up or ~Author unknown
drop off some much needed food. Locations
are at the Food Bank in Van Anda and in front
of 4758 Cedar St. (between Oak and Ash) in
Gillies Bay. Sponsored by the Community of
Texada and the Texada Food Bank. "Take
what you need; leave what you can."
THANK YOU for all the anonymous
donations of food that
have been left in the
pantries! If you see a
cooler under the pan-
tries, you may take or
leave produce, in-
cluding excess from
our gardens.
Thanks...
We would like to put out a big thank you note to Sherwood Contracting Inc. and Cran-
by Creek Enterprises Ltd for building our house and warming our hearts. You guys are the best!
Joy + Dennis
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Director’s Report
The RD residential property tax rate sealing of the airport runway. The bleachers
is down this year, but assessments are up, so will be removed from the GB ball field, at TIRC's
whether you'll pay more in taxes depends on recommendation, and grass planted.
your individual property value. In 2021, the Provincial COVID "re-start" grant
tax rate per $100,000 of assessed property funding will be used to address revenue
value is $230.71, down from $238.72 in shortfalls at RD facilities including our air-
2020. You can guesstimate your taxes by port. Also at the airport, the grant will fi-
multiplying $230.71 by the number of nance an assessment of the remaining gaps in
$100,000s in your property assessment. meeting Transport Canada certification, with
Overall, island-wide, we'll pay recommendations regarding how to fill them
$582,828 in tax dollars, compared with as well as creation of a hangar development plan.
$582,422 in 2020. Our tax base has risen to The RD Board additionally serves as
$35,942,962 from $34,530,401 last year. Be- the Board of the Powell River Regional
cause assessments are up, increased tax reve- Hospital District, which levies hospital tax-
nue can be achieved with a lower taxation rate. es. Our tax rate (per $100,000 of assessed
Taxes fund three types of services property value) is up slightly to $15.79 from
that we receive from the RD: $15.43 last year.
• Regional services (involving all parts of NOTE: No decision re: park gates by press time.
the region) include regional parks, emer- Sandy McCormick, area D director
gency preparedness and waste manage- sandynleeti@gmail.com
ment. For these, the tax rate is $68.55, 604-414-3525
down from $70.05 last year.
• Shared services (shared with some other
electoral areas) include land use plan-
ning, economic development and social Across from
planning. The tax rate is up slightly at the
$52.04, compared with $51.06 in 2020. Texada
• Individual area services on Texada are
Texada Rescue, Health Clinic, Texada Market in
Island Recreation Commission (TIRC), Van Anda
Airport, VA dock and Heritage. For
these, our tax rate is down to $110.12,
compared with $117.11 last year.
The Financial Plan includes $3,698 for the
Texada Library, paid from the PR Library budget, Opening May 22nd, Victoria
though our library remains independent. Day weekend. Lots of new
In addition to the operating budget,
the Capital Plan sets out what facilities pro-
stock and interesting items.
jects will be undertaken in 2021. For Tex- Hope to see you there!
ada, these are construction of the indige-
nous gathering structure and disc golf 604-486-6990
course at Shelter Point Park and crack-
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Texada Food Hub
Traditionally on Texada, this month learning how to do food preservation using
we transplant and direct-seed until our gar- the above techniques. All are welcome to
dens are “in” by May 31. You may want to join; membership costs $10 per year for in-
plant extra this year to use at Texada’s own dividuals or $15 per year for a household
community food preservation kitchen, the with two adults. For more information
Texada Food Hub. The Hub is equipped please contact Tom Read, phone or text
with commercial equipment for flash- 604-414-9998 or email at ravenbay-
freezing, dehydrating, fermenting and can- woods@gmail.com.
ning all kinds of foods. COVID restrictions
apply, but the Hub is available. For a nomi-
nal fee, Hub members can use the kitchen
for stocking up a personal food supply, for
making commercial food products, and for
Plant a radish, get a radish, never P.O. Box 160
any doubt. That's why I love vegeta- Van Anda, B.C. V0N 3K0
bles, you know what they're about! Telephone: (604) 486-7627
~Tom Jones and Harvey Schmid Fax : (604) 486-7280
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NEWS FROM THE LIBRARY
Greetings, everyone. The World
The following are reviewers’ blurbs that We Knew (FIC
about the last five – well three – titles we’ve HOF) by Alice
received from our suppliers. I think it’s a lit- Hoffman. “At the
tle early to be thinking about so-called time when the
“beach reads” despite the current warm spell, world changed,
but keep the thought in mind. Hanni Kohn knows she must send her twelve
Elementary, She Read (FIC MYS -year-old daughter away to save her from the
DEL) by Vicki Delany is sub-titled A Sher- Nazi regime. She finds her way to a re-
lock Holmes Bookshop Mystery. Here’s the nowned rabbi, but it’s his daughter, Ettie,
teaser: “Gemma Doyle, a transplanted Eng- who offers hope of salvation when she cre-
lishwoman, has returned to the quaint town ates a mystical Jewish creature, a rare and
of West London on Cape Cod to manage her unusual golem who is sworn to protect Han-
great uncle Arthur’s Sherlock Holmes nie’s daughter, Lea.”
Bookshop and Emporium .... When Gemma The Texada Island Library is a volun-
finds a rare and potentially valuable maga- teer-staffed community service located in the
zine containing the first Sherlock Homes Gillies Bay Old School: phone 604-486-
[sic] story hidden in the bookshop, she and 6728, during open hours.
her friend Jayne (who runs the adjoining Library Open Hours:
Mrs. Hudson’s Tea Room) set off to find the Wednesday noon to 2 pm
owner, only to stumble upon a dead body.” Friday noon to 2 pm
This is the first title in a series, so far, of sev- Sunday noon to 2 pm
en by Delany. For more information about the library, or
The Secret History (FIC TAR) by about becoming a volunteer, please phone
Donna Tartt and Bones (FIC MYS KEL) by Anne Carney, Library Coordinator, at 604-
Jonathan Kellerman are both replacements of 486-7117.
worn copies – suggesting they might also be — Dick Turner
worth a look.
Whiskey when We’re Dry (FIC WES
LAR) by John Larison. “In the spring of
1885, seventeen-year-old Jessilyn Harney Bourne Construction
finds herself orphaned and alone on her fami- CONCRETE, CARPENTRY, CREATIVITY
ly’s homestead. Desperate to fend off starva- Call Darren or Amber Bourne
tion and predatory neighbors, she cuts off her
hair, binds her chest, saddles her beloved 604-223-7767
mare, and sets off across the mountains to concrete, fencing, decks,
find her outlaw brother, Noah, and bring him landscaping, tile, and much more.
home.” The Seattle Times calls it “a smooth bourneconstructiontexada@gmail.com
yet bracing Western yarn that both celebrates
and subverts the romance of the Old West...” facebook.com/bourneconstructiontexada
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Bursary
Available
Needing money for school? Planning
to enroll this fall in a trades program? Health
care? Child care? University?
PBF
Your Local Auto
The Texada Island Community Socie-
ty (TICS) has two bursaries of $750 each to
help out with costs. This is not just for recent
high school graduates but for anyone return-
ing to school for further education in any post-
secondary program.
Parts Centre
We only require three things: We offer parts sales at competi-
• You must be a Texada resident tive prices, often overnight. Why
• You must provide proof of enrollment
• You must provide a short one-page go to Powell River for your parts,
essay about yourself and your educa- or pay to have them delivered?
tional plans
Order them on Texada and pick
Please apply to: them up on Texada.
TICS
PO Box 233 Call us at 604-486-6723 to set
Van Anda, BC
V0N 3K0 up an appointment, or to price
or order your parts.
Deadline for applications is May 31, 2021.
Pacific Brake Factory
5038 Spragge Rd
Gillies Bay, BC, V0N 1W0
604-486-6723
Fax: 604-486-6703
Please: Remember to drive with caution along the single lane road towards the end of
Crescent Bay Rd (and all other roads on Texada). There are many blind corners and
much on-coming traffic.
— a concerned citizen
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GARDEN CLUB
Rebecca Stephens is an experienced rots with onions, peas, lettuce, and beans.
gardener and landscaper who has made Tex- Corn with bush beans, peas, beets, cucumber,
ada her home since 2010. This month she or amaranth. Here are some examples of veg-
shares her thoughts about companion planting. etables that should not be planted together:
It is not always known how plants ben- Tomatoes with potatoes because they both
efit from one another. Companion planting can belong to the nightshade family and will com-
greatly improve the production and health of a pete for nutrients and are more susceptible to
vegetable garden. It can act as a pest man- blight and disease. Peas should not be plant-
agement system. Trap Cropping is one form of ed with onions or garlic. Carrots should not be
this. It uses a specific plant that attracts harm- planted with dill, potatoes, or parsnips. Anoth-
ful insects or pests away from a nearby crop er idea is to keep spaces between root vege-
or vegetable. One example of this is planting tables because they will compete for available
marigolds and nasturtiums among lettuce, cu- phosphorus in the soil.
cumbers and peas to repel aphids and bee- Overall, companion planting is a much
tles. better form of pest/insect control in your vege-
Positive hosting is another form of pest table garden and is better for the environment.
management. This uses certain plants for their Carrot Cake
surplus of pollen and nectar. These can in-
(Gail Stephens)
crease the number of beneficial insects such
as bees, ladybird beetle, and parasitic wasps 1 cup brown sugar 2 tsp cinnamon
that manage harmful pests. 1 cup salad oil 2 cups grated carrots
Planting umbellifers such as parsley, 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups grated apple
dill, or fennel are all excellent for attracting 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup raisins
beneficial predatory insects. One note: fennel 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
should be planted outside of your garden be- 1 tsp salt (optional)
cause it can be antagonistic to many crops or
vegetables and will inhibit their growth. Borage
Blend sugar, oil, eggs. Beat until slightly thick.
is another excellent plant for positive hosting
Sift dry ingredients together.
as it attracts bees. It grows well with tomatoes,
Add to the oil mixture then add carrots, apples,
squash, cucumbers, and strawberries. It is also
raisins, and nuts. Put in a greased 9”x13”x13”
great for compost as it is rich in nutrients.
pan for 35-40 minutes at 350 degrees.
Planting companions can be used to
Cream Cheese Icing
improve the soil, shade other plants, and help
retain water or moisture in the soil. Some 1/2 cup cream cheese 1/4 butter
plants are antagonistic to one another and 1 cup icing sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla
some can be invasive in the garden. Make
Beat cream cheese and butter till fluffy. Beat in
sure to check on the compatibility and the
sugar and vanilla till smooth.
growth before planting. This can mean a little
more research is needed to find out what plant
This recipe for Carrot
goes where and with what, but the overall re-
Cake is very moist and
sults can be a garden that is much more col-
makes a delicious treat with your
ourful, eye catching, and aromatic.
coffee or tea. Please enjoy.
Here are a couple of examples of veg-
etables that like being planted together: Car-
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Due to the recent lockdown regula-
tions announced by Dr. Henry (which com-
menced March 29), the Legion is closed for
the foreseeable future. The current lock-
down is set to last until after the May long 5150 Gillies Bay Rd, Gillies Bay
weekend (May 24), but time will tell if it is TEL: 604-486-7208
actually lifted at that time or is extended.
Please watch the Express Lines, the Hours
Texada Message Board (Facebook) and the
signboard at the corner of Legion Rd for Mon-Sat 10 am - 6 pm
more information.
We look forward to gathering with
Sun Noon - 6 pm
you (safely) in the near future!!
Be Calm, Be Kind, Be Safe. One Stop Shop For All Your Needs
• Groceries • Propane
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Van Anda, BC V0N 3K0 • Liquor • Hardware
604-486-7750
Lunch in the Deli
Sunday: Fried Rice
Monday: Chicken Teriyaki
Tuesday: Stirfry
Wednesday: Pizza
Thursday: Curry Chicken or
Chicken Fajita
Friday: Beef Burrito
Saturday: Pork Ribs
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Museum Musings
The Hunt For Gold—Texada’s Early Prospectors
Harry Trim’s discovery of a rich iron Tip, Charles Dickens, Margery, Paris, Yel-
ore deposit in 1871 propelled Texada into low Jacket.
international prominence, luring prospectors Successful strikes seemed plentiful
from far and wide. Cornwall native Alfred such as the 2-foot wide gold seam at Rapers’
Gill found gold in 1876 and Nanaimo’s Nutcracker claim or the 9-foot long vein
Raper cousins successfully worked their Lit- found in 1887 by Calvin Miller at the Gold-
tle Billie claim in 1880. en Slipper. In 1889, Hugh Kirk found a nug-
The news was out and the race was get “as large as a goose egg”.
on! By 1899, for example, over 150 mining Very few were as lucky as Walter
claims had been staked on Texada. Planta. In 1901, while eating lunch, Planta
Many prospectors were veterans of discovered a 7-foot long gold seam when he
the gold rushes in California, Australia, and casually pulled aside some moss covering a rock!
BC’s Cariboo, but many were novices. Gold- Not all stories ended happily, howev-
seekers scrambled to find any available er. Most prospectors grew old before they
transportation to the island. Texada was a grew rich. Hugh Kirk’s skeleton was discov-
rough place to traverse but old-timers said ered in 1894 beside his simple cabin. The
the gold deposits on this island were the story of Charlie Anderson (the “Lucky
richest ever seen. Swede”) tells of a man
Heather Harbord who became a million-
(in Texada Tapestry) aire in the Klondike
describes the arrivals: gold rush of 1896 only
Full of hope to lose it all. He relocat-
they came, packs a- ed to Texada to continue
jangle with tin plates, his hunt for gold but died
hammers, chisels, axes here in poverty.
and gold pans, their Prospecting was
moleskin pants held up a tough life and, for all
by sturdy leather braces the effort, luck could be
over warm, long- good or bad. Despite
wearing, Stanfield’s this, men kept search-
woollen underwear. ing. As pioneer Texada
The names given prospector Ed Russ
to their claims reflected maintained, “It isn’t the
the prospectors’ person- gold but the finding of it
alities and their dreams that matters.”
of wealth: Gold Bug, — Peter Lock
Hidden Treasure, Blue Texada Island
Bell, Unicorn, Silver Heritage Society
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Cancer Support Tile Master
Group Custom bathrooms and showers
The Cancer Support Group has read- Kitchen backsplashes
ily available funds for individuals on Tex- Fireplaces
ada Island needing additional financial sup- Tile repairs
port while obtaining treatment for their can- Floors: interior, exterior
cer. We are here to help and can provide up • Waterproofing and crackproofing using
to $500 per year per patient. Schluter systems, the best technology in
Forms can be picked up at either the the tile business.
Texada Island Health Center or my home in • Natural stones or man-made tiles
Van Anda. I can be reached at 604-486- • New projects or renovations/alterations - All
7494. All inquiries are held in the strictest your tile needs from A to Z
of confidence. • Consultation and implementation.
— Barb Egglestone Hundreds of satisfied customers
Over 35 years of experience
All mushrooms are edible — but some References available
only once. Call Chris: 604-346-6410
~Internet meme
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Texada Elementary School
Greetings From will be learning about our community and
The Whale of A the different jobs people do. I would love
School! to have some folks from the community
zoom in for a bit of a talk about their ca-
Well, we are on the last leg of our reers. This is pretty wide-open really, so
school year journey now, heading into we’d be happy to host people who work
the warmer months where we can start in any industry on the island, as well as
moving our classes outside a little more, people who’ve retired here and would be
and it’s been lovely so far. This month willing to talk about what they did when
already we’ve been out and about, walk- employed. If you are willing to partici-
ing to the beach, hiking around Emily pate, and have the technology to do so
Lake and making the most of our place (basically a computer with a camera,
here. We were fortunate to be able to speaker and internet connection), please
host Arthur Arnold once again, through text 604-578-8434 or email me at
the SD47 partnership with PRISMA, so Rhonda.gordon@sd47.bc.ca
that was a big treat! Arthur performed for Thanks for reading! Stay healthy,
students and shared with them his expe- Rhonda Gordon
rience as an orchestra conductor. We
also celebrated Earth Day with some in-
teresting place-based activities such as NOTE: These regulations
planting seeds, and decorating our stay in effect
re-
school garden with lovely flower cut-
outs. Many thanks to Mr. Charlie Groves gardless of what is
and Mrs. Groves for doing the hard work posted on the WILDFIRE
in preparing those. • Fresh cut meat
For May, we have two awesome • Fresh produce arriving twice weekly
days booked with the district’s Outdoor • Liquor agency store
Learning Centre staff. The visit here is in • New items arriving weekly
answer to COVID-19 protocols which
prevent us from traveling together for
field trips. We can’t go to them, so they Store Sun: Noon - 5 pm
are coming to us. We are still in the pro- Hours Mon - Sat: 10 am - 7 pm
cess of deciding what sort of program-
ming we’d like, but we’re excited by the Victoria May 24:
opportunity and really looking forward to Day Noon - 4 pm
learning together in our own backyard,
with all the knowledge and fun that the Thank You for shopping locally.
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Fudge Contracting
Home:
604-486-7364
Text:
604-483-1063
E mail: fudgecontracting@gmail.com
Land Clearing, Septic Installation,
Skidsteer, Excavating Work and Hauling
TEXADA FOOD BANK
Texada Food Bank Financial Donations can The Texada Food Bank acknowledges all of
be made at the First Credit Union or by our contributors:
mail to PO Box 233, Van Anda, B.C. V0N 3K0 Big Thanks to everyone that makes
regular anonymous financial deposits at the
Non-perishable food donations may be First Credit Union. We are so grateful.
put in the baskets at the Gillies Bay General We are always grateful to Jake and
store, the Texada Market and the First Credit The Gillies Bay Store for continued support
Union in Van Anda. with donations of cases of food and to every-
Thank you so much. Donation tins for one at the Texada Market for your help every
cash are available at both stores (Gillies Bay month. We are very grateful to everyone for all
Store and Texada Market in Van Anda) and the anonymous cash and food donations that
the First Credit Union. are dropped off at the Gillies Bay Store, Tex-
If you have any questions regarding ada Market and First Credit Union. Our only
contributions to the Food Bank, please call request is that all food donations be intact and
Pauline Fleming at 604-414-9590. not previously opened.
Gillies Bay
Internet Society
For Wireless Internet from Spragge Road Offering Weekday General Transport Service
Between Texada Island and Powell River
to Shelter Point and up to Bell Road. Also Offering Service to Vancouver Island and
Call 1-855-767-4247 the Lower Mainland
or email GBISoc@shaw.ca 3606 MacKenzie Ave
Phone: 604-485-7683
www.gilliesbay.ca/wireless To arrange for deliveries
Powell River,BC
V8A 3E8
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Powell River Library
While the library is closed due to water dam- Drawn Together: Virtual Drawing Group
age, our virtual programs and collections are Thursdays, 3:45-4:30 pm on Zoom
still here for you! Kids 8-12, join visual artist Luke Ramsey on
Zoom Thursdays after school for 45 minutes
From Ideas to Finished Book: A Writing Life of drawing together. Sessions are interactive
Friday May 7, 4 pm via Zoom with plenty of space to share ideas and creations.
Acclaimed author Jen Sookfong Lee will dis- Registration required. Email szagwyn@prpl.ca
cuss a selection of her titles, and about how Bubble Storytime
ideas become a work-in-progress and then a 10:30 am, Wednesdays at the Willingdon
finished book, with readings throughout. Beach Pavilion
For information or to register: mmerlino@prpl.ca Families with preschoolers can reserve a
A Journey Back to Nature “bubble” and come out to enjoy puppetry,
Saturday May 15, 2 pm via Zoom rhymes, singalong songs and of course sto-
Historian Catherine Marie Gilbert presents a ries at a safe physical distance. Advance reg-
pictorial talk about the history of beautiful istration required. Email szagwyn@prpl.ca
Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Virtual Preschool Storytime
Island. For information or to register: Wednesdays!
mmerlino@prpl.ca Storytime continues online! Find a new one
Award Winning Novelist Michael Christie on the Library’s YouTube Wednesdays with
Saturday May 29, 2 pm via Zoom social media release on Fridays. They stay
Michael Christie will be reading from and up for 1-2 months so you can catch up if you
discussing his bestselling novel Greenwood, an miss a few!
intergenerational saga that centres on one Canadian
family and their deep linkage with trees. For infor- Check out prpl.ca for detailed listings, or
mation or to register: mmerlino@prpl.ca email info@prpl.ca.
Powell River Photo Competition 2021
submission deadline June 9, 2021
Submit your best photo of something beauti-
ful and distinctive found in this region. Sepa-
rate categories for photographers 18+ and
photographers under 18. For prizes and com-
petition rules: email mmerlino@prpl.ca
Young Writers Group
Fridays 3:30-4:30 pm on Zoom
Writers aged 11-18 are invited to join. Free
writing prompts premiere on PRPL’s
YouTube every Monday morning. For infor- Drop your fire extinguishers at Pacific Brake Factory
mation or to register: edgar@prpl.ca for servicing next time I am on the island.
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JMG Ltd
(formerly JMG Logging Ltd)
● Gravel truck services ● Excavation work
Our Volunteer Board of Trustees
● Road building ● Land Clearing
invites Van Anda folks interested in becom-
ing trustees to give us a call or email. We Providing services on Texada for over 50 years
will have one 1-year term, and two 3-year Contact Rick Jones
terms available for election at our next 604-483-8308 ∙ 604-486-7207
AGM. Are you up for helping manage our jmg@twincomm.ca
water system and fire department as Board
trustees? Please get involved.
Due to COVID-19 our Annual Gen- Texada Shores
eral Meeting usually in April is postponed Vacation Suites
and tentatively planned for July 17th, 2021.
2036 Marble Bay Road Private waterfront suites with full kitchen
Box 115 · Van Anda · BC We offer wireless hi-speed internet
V0N 3K0 Reservations recommended
604-486-7035 contact@vananda-id.ca We accept Visa, Mastercard and Interac
www.vananda-id.ca Jennifer & Chay Clark • 4476 Sanderson Rd
604-486-7388 • texadashores@gmail.com
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Classified
If you want to drink,
That’s your business.
If you want to stop,
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Call Alcoholics Anonymous anytime:
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Texada Vacation Rental 604-414-5235
3 bedroom unit, fully equipped Meetings: Sundays at 6 pm at the United
Website: www.texadavacationrental.com
604-414-5897
Church
1925 Sturt Bay Road, Van Anda
Rosebank Cottage by the Sea
A vacation rental suite with fabulous ocean view.
BBQ, Internet, cable TV and private deck.
Full kitchen, just bring your suitcase!
604-413-0994
Kel’s Lawn, Yardwork and
Handyman
604-578-0266
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For a 12-month off-island sub-
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please send $30 to PO Box 233,
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Donations to
Name:_______________________
Address:____________________ Texada Clinic
____________________________ If you or someone you know is mak-
City:________________________ ing a donation to the Texada Clinic, please
Province:___________________ make the cheque out to Texada Health
Services Society and mail to Box 84, Gil-
Postal Code:________________ lies Bay, V0N 1W0.
Thank you in advance.
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BC
BC Ferry
Ferry Schedule
Schedule
Texada Island to Powell River Powell River Gibson - Vancouver
Monday to Friday Saturday and Sunday - Sechelt
Leave Leave
Leave Leave Leave Leave Leave Leave Horseshoe
Texada Powell Texada Powell Langdale Bay
Island River Island River Saltery Bay Earls Cove
6 am 6:50 am 6 am 6:50 am 5:40 am* 6:35 am* 6:20 am 7:30 am
7:30 am 8:25 am 8:40 am 9:45 am
7:50 am 8:35 am 7:50 am 8:35 am
10:50 am 11:55 am
10:10*/ 9:25 am 10:25 am
9:20 am 9:20 am 10:20 am 1:05 pm 2:10 pm
10:20 am 11:20 am 12:25 pm
11:25 am 12:15 pm 11:25 am 12:15 pm 3:15 pm 4:20 pm
3:50 pm 4:55 pm
3 pm * 3:45 pm 3:30 pm 4:15 pm 5:25 pm 5:30 pm
6 pm 7 pm
5:05 pm 6 pm 5:10 pm 6:40 pm 6:40 pm 7:50 pm
7:55 pm 8:50 pm
6:50 pm 7:40 pm 7:25 pm 8:15 pm 8:55 pm 10:55 pm
9:45 pm 10:40 pm
8:35 pm 9:20 pm 9 pm 9:45 pm
*Daily except Sunday
To Confirm Sailing Times Please Call Powell River—
1-888-223-3779 or go to www.bcferries.com Comox
Leave
Commuter Bus: Thursdays Comox
Phone Wednesday before 3 pm to reserve a 8:05 am 6:15 am
seat (604-483-2008). 11:50 am 9:55 am
Departs Gillies Bay Store at 8:25 am, and 5:15 pm 3:25 pm
the Van Anda Market at about 8:50 am.
8:45 pm 7:10 pm
Departs the North entrance of Town Centre
Mall at 3 pm.
Fare (each way): $8 and $2.25 for seniors Express Lines is a publication of the
(65+). Texada Island Community Society.
Editor: Elayne Boloten, 604-486-7457
Asst. Editor: Susan Wood
DEADLINE: The 20th of the month prior to
Recycling Stations Hours publication. Please call for information on ad-
vertising or insert rates.
Van Anda: • Send announcements (max. 350
Tuesday & Thursday, 9 am - 5 pm words) or ads to: PO Box 267, Gillies
Bay, BC V0N 1W0
Gillies Bay: • E-mail to brakes@telus.net or
texadalines@hotmail.com
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
• Fax to 604-486-6703
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Wednesday: Tai Chi, GB Tennis Courts, 9:30 am
Friday: Tai Chi, GB Tennis Courts, 9:30 am
Sunday: Tai Chi, GB Tennis Courts, 9:30 am
Alcoholics Anonymous, United Church, 6:30 pm
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