The Log

Friends and Neighbours Celebration of the Arts

Glenda Barr — Sat, 05 May 2012 14:47:29 +0000

On Sunday, May 27th, from 1-6 pm, “ Friends and Neighbours”, an annual celebration of the arts, takes place at Sanctuary Studios. This takes place each year on the last Sunday of May at the home of Aleta Crawford and David Reid, at 7337 Lynn Drive. The community is invited to enjoy the art show, the music of the Neighbours band, and complimentary coffee and fresh baked goodies. Bring a mug for your coffee, and a folding chair if you’d like to relax outside and enjoy the music.

The work of many artists will be on display wherever there is room for it, and a number of artists will be in attendance to talk to you about their work. Prices range from $15 and up, or guests are welcome to just browse and enjoy the show. For those who are interested in making purchases, payment may be made with Visa, MasterCard or cash. Original painting will predominate, but there will also be fabric art, sculpture, wooden boxes and vintage jewelry pieces. The proceeds from hand-made “Bracelets for Bolivia” will be used to fund volunteer work in that country. There will be many light-hearted pieces, some well-suited to children’s rooms. Pat Reeve-Brown will have some of her art on display, and will also take commissions for pet portraits. If you provide a few photos and a little information about a favourite pet, she can do a portrait for about $125. Her work is on display at Applecross veterinary Clinic. Kathy Bush will take commissions for baby quilts. The artists selling at the show receive 100% of the proceeds, and a silent auction will benefit Habitat for Humanity.

This is an inclusive community event, and all are welcome to come out and enjoy whatever aspects of the day they choose. Meet friends and neighbours, and make some new friends!

Mrs. Ely BULL

Submitted — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:52:02 +0000

The Great Dane left us suddenly on Wednesday, March 14th, 2012. Born in Randers, Danmark on May 2, 1928 to Martin Andre and Hustru Kirstine Sorine Olesen she laughed her way through life. My three girls as she always called them – Jacqueline Howardson (Arnold), Barbara James and Jennifer Saywell (Derek) will miss her greatly. The adventurous Mum moved to England where she set her sights on a handsome RAF Bomber Command Flight Engineer, Ron Bull. Ron never stood a chance once the exuberant Dane set her eyes on him and despite the disapproving looks from staunch English villagers he and that foreign woman tore up and down country lanes on Ron’s motorcycle. Ely married her Ron on September 9th, 1950 in Skanderborg, Danmark in a double wedding ceremony that united Ely’s sister Tove to Henning Orregaard. She will be sadly missed by her sister’s children, Jesper, Lars and Lone and the rest of her Danish family.

After two years with West African Airways on Africa’s Gold Coast they took to running a quaint pub called the White Hart Pub in Eversley, Hants. This corner of olde England was Mum’s all-time favourite place. Although she was now more English than the Queen, Ron and Ely took the three girls off to Canada in 1959 when Ron joined the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1965 a lucky transfer to Baden-Soellingen, Germany brought them all back to Europe. Europe was never the same and it was a happy madcap time for all.

Ron and Ely moved to Lantzville in 1980 where they spent 32 happy years living by the sea, always liked to be near the sea said Mum (she was a Viking after all). When her Ron passed away in 2006 she was devastated, but with true spirit carried on. She was a wonderful Grandmother to Ryan (Christine), Melissa, Joshua (Mindy), Taylor and two Great Grandsons Baby Carter and Baby Frank. It was full and rich life and if she had anything to say about it (she always had an opinion) she would still be here with us. Coronation Street will never be the same, the gang at Heartbeat have lost their favourite fan and the Royals might as well pack it in! A celebration of Ely’s life will be held on Saturday, March 31st 2:00 p.m. at the Lantzville Legion. Please join us! No flowers by request. I like them in the garden she said.

Farmer’s Market in Lantzville!

Glenda Barr — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:46:14 +0000

Opening Day Sunday, May 27th 2012

A new Farmer’s Market in Lantzville opens Sunday, May 27th, and continues through October, at St. Philip’s Church parking lot, from 1-4 pm. Imagine… children, music and laughter; a place where you can meet with your friends and neighbours! Access to healthy, local food for your family right here in Lantzville; this will be a great opportunity to support local and build a stronger community. Interested vendors or volunteers can contact lantzvillefarmersmarket@gmail.com or call Mary at 250-390-4487. The market is sponsored by FUAL (Friends of Urban Agriculture in Lantzville).

Fund Raising Continues for Drake Boys’ Memorial Playground

Submitted — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:38:45 +0000

There are many members of the Parent Advisory Council (PAC) at Seaview Elementary, and from our community who have been working hard to raise funds to construct playgrounds in memory of two young brothers who lost their lives in a tragic house fire on the Nanoose First Nation Reserve in January of this year.

The total raised to date is $13,304.07 (April 23, 2012). *Lantzville Council passed a motion on Monday, April 16, 2012 to commit $5,000 to the Memorial Playground if the remainder of the funds are raised.

A BIG thank you to all the volunteers who have helped so far at the fundraisers we have accomplished already: BBQ at the Lantzville Firehall Garage Sale, Heart and Stroke Jump Rope Kick Back, 4Cats Art Studio, Kim Bain & Natalie Bosak Bake Sale. And a big thank you to all the business and people who have donated to date.

Next fund raisers:

Dinner and Live Music

Friday, May 25th at Costin Hall – all ages welcome!

Last year, a very successful Music Coffee House fund raiser was held in Lantzville. A dinner, auction and evening of live music is being held to fund raise for the Drake Boys’ Memorial Playground. This event will include a full Greek or East Indian dinner with dessert buffet, silent auction, 50/50 draw, door prizes and a cash bar while listening to the local musical talents of our community.

Ticket Price will be $25 per person and you will be asked to choose your choice of dinner.

The Greek Dinner will feature Lamb kebobs, dolmates, greek salad, spanakopitas, couscous, tzaziki, rice, houmus and pita.

The East Indian Dinner will feature Butter Chicken, rice, dahl, vegetarian. curry, raita and chutney. Our menu is not completely finalized, there may be some minor variations by the time of the event.

Please come out and support this worthy cause and put some fun into fundraising!

Many volunteers are needed to organize this spectacular event. If you would like to help out in any of the following areas please email or call Fiona at thewineworks@shaw.ca or 250.758.7556.

Volunteers Wanted:

Musical talent (release your inner rock star)
Silent Auction Donations
Silent Auction Co-ordinator
Promotion and Ticket Sales
Set Up and Take Down
Kitchen Help

Tickets will be available at the Seaview Elementary school office (please have exact amount of cash or by cheque), the Wine Works at 4300 Wellington Road or call Dori @ 250.390.2386.

Bottle Drive on June 2nd

9am – 1pm

Seaview Elementary School

If you have bottles now and would like to arrange pick up, please email Cheryl Morch at ontheroadcheryl@gmail.com or call 250-933-4894. Thank you for your support!

If you are able to help out by making a donation to this tribute please mail your donation to seaview school box 340 7000 lantzville school road lantzville bc V0R2H0 and cheques can be made payable to SD#68.

Come On Dog Lovers, Pick it Up

Submitted — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 02:32:25 +0000

Our property borders the new walkway.The trees that gave me privacy are gone.I built a fence and planted a hedge.couple years i’ll have my privacy back.do’nt get me wrong it’s a beautiful pathway and i use it daily.what really irks meis the amount of dog excrement (POOP) EVEN THOUGH DOG POOP BAGS ARE AVAILABLE AT EACH END OF THE TRAIL.Come on dog lovers pick it up .

D. Quaife

Lantzville Regular Council Meeting: February 27, 2012

JordanGail — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:39:25 +0000

Tonight’s meeting was not to be missed. Attendance was beyond capacity with community members spilling down the staircase and all Councillors present. This was likely due to a full agenda that touched on some big issues in town; there was a presentation by Lone Tree Properties in regards to the Lantzville Foothills Development, a presentation by Friends of Urban Agriculture Lantzville (FUAL), and a motion being discussed in relation to the lease for the Heritage Church.
The evening began cordially with presentations to our local volunteer fire department (see last month’s LOG: Lantzville Fire Rescue) for longstanding service to the community. This was followed by a presentation by Jani Drew, the emergency coordinator for the District/RDN. As well as other initiatives, Ms. Drew identified Council chambers as the emergency operations centre and the Legion as the reception for emergency social services (ESS) in case of a community disaster.
The next presentation was by David Behan, President of Lone Tree Properties Ltd. who identified owning the back half of the Foothills Estates. Mr. Behan stated that Lone Tree Properties had started a well exploration program finding potable water of 365 gallons per minute that could serve 300 new residential units. He requested Council make a number of motions to support the continued exploration of water and augment the pre-existing development agreement entered into with Council; of note is the proposal to increase density by 605 units on the rear of the property. At this point Mayor de Jong requested Mr. Behan keep to his presentation and let Council decide on the motions.
The next presentation was by Jamie Wallace, spokesperson for Friends of Urban Agriculture Lantzville (FUAL). Mr. Wallace identified the history, vision, and goals of FUAL in the community. He acknowledged the work Councillors past and present have put into the issue and the divisiveness it has had on the community. He presented some concerns with the process used to create the bylaw and suggested alternatives to a bylaw, citing a policy adopted by Lake Cowichan. He closed by stating that FUAL is willing to support Council through research, volunteerism, or to assist in conducting a community survey on this issue.
After receiving a number of items, particularly in relation to the use of the Heritage Church building, Council reconsidered a previous motion. The motion said that, after the current lease expires, staff would be directed to enter into a new lease with the Seaside Society and be stated that the church remain a church no matter who the new lessee is. In the discussion, a number of issues were identified: the original intent of the building for community use, the need for flexibility to decide future use, the potential for the Seaside Society to lose funding and the community having to manage the facilities, the historical use as a church, conflict in the community, and a need to first explore community recreational needs. In the end a recorded vote (as requested by Councillor Haime) was passed with Councillors Haime and Dempsey opposed.
The last item, public participation, was full of life. There were cautions to Council regarding how they handle the church issue and many residents felt the degree of slander that had circulated the community would influence Council’s decision-making over the use of the church building. There seemed to be some clearing of the air and a general feeling that we, as individuals in a community, need to find a way to be more respectful to each other when we have disagreements.

Letter to the Editor

Submitted — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 21:38:19 +0000

Your March 2012 issue reported on a grant of $500 provided by the Lantzville Council to the Errington Therapeutic Riding Association (ETRA). Although we are very grateful for the grant, there appeared to be some doubt both in your article and in the Council minute regarding ETRA and what we bring to the Lantzville area.

ETRA is an independent non-profit association,100% based in Lantzville at facilities provided by Pyramid Stables Equestrian Centre, 7581 Harby Road. All of our equipment is located there and all riding instruction occur on site.

We have capacity for 40 clients, all disabled children, youth and adults from the mid island area. For the upcoming 11 week session 4 of the 40 clients are from the Lantzville area.

ETRA started out as an informal back-yard riding session for 3 disabled high school students. In 1989 ETRA became a registered association with roots in the Errington area. The Errington part of the name is therefore historical as we have in the past conducted lessons in Parksville and now have located to permanent facilities in Lantzville.

Therapeutic riding is widely accepted as a useful method of improving the physical and/or mental well being of riders suffering from a wide range of disabilities. Riding provides an opportunity for invigorating exercise and recreation, and it gives the rider the sense of achievement and self-worth.

ETRA relies heavily on volunteers to deliver the program. Each rider requires 2 side walkers and a person to handle the horse. Classes usually have 4 riders, 12 in ring volunteers, several volunteers to greet the riders and care givers plus a professional qualified instructor.

ETRA will be beginning the 2012 sessions with an orientation meeting of volunteers beginning at 10am March 20 at Pyramid Stables. We can use more volunteers and would like to invite anyone interested to join us on March 20.

For more information about ETRA and our program please visit our web site at www.etra.ca

Thank you

Barry Galenzoski, President ETRA

CHAMBERS SAGA EPISODE 3

Brian Blood — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:35:24 +0000

These excerpts reveal the presence of two additional children accompanying the Chambers family. In addition to the narrator, Jessie Chambers, her husband Arthur and 8 yr old daughter May, we hear of Mary and Samuel Stewart, “the children given in our charge.” We later learn that Mary was 16 and Samuel 12 and that they were to be delivered to their father at Qu’appelle station, Northwest Territory, now in present-day Saskatchewan.
The game referred to as “coits” and “quoits” was a popular 19th century pastime which involved throwing metal discs or loops of metal or rope at a spike, similar to the game of horseshoes.
The Victorian and Edwardian periods were the great age of emigration from the British Isles. The USA was the most popular destination with Canada second. In the decade from 1881-90, 395,160 people emigrated from the Isles to Canada. 1891 (the year of this story) to 1900 saw 324,411 make the journey. The peak period was reached from 1901 to 1914 with 1,865,807 emigrants crossing the Atlantic from Britain (including not-yet independent Ireland) to Canada. The vast majority of these people were economic migrants seeking a better life.
B Blood Lantzville Historical Society

THE DIARY
MONDAY. APRIL 20TH 1891
Morning fine, a slight shower about 9 a.m., sea not so high, rather difficult still to walk on deck. May can get along nicely, she is getting to be quite a “Jack Tar” and a great favourite with all, sailors included. She walks up and down with her papa for quite a long time, then two young gentlemen intermediate passengers get her between them each holding one of her hands and they run up and down the deck. May is delighted. I am better today but feel very shaky when walking. I attempted knitting but did very little, not feeling at all energetic. Tried reading with about the same amount of success. I feel very dreamy and quite content to lie still and watch the billows which seem to run mountain high. Male passengers mostly playing cards. Dinner same as usual. We have now fallen back on our own stores; a man having seen to spitting tobacco in the soup, effectually put a stop to our being able to eat the food. All the passengers grumbled but still seem able to eat all that comes to hand. We secure our bread and butter and occasional plate of rice (which is allowed for women and children only) but it is not very good, being watery and when currents are added, thick with grit. A couple who have been the butt of the roughs, more especially the man who they have plied with beer etc., and then blackened his face and played all manner of tricks on him. Today the pair were sitting against the wheelhouse and someone got on the roof and poured a pail of water over them. It seemed to afford a great deal of amusement – - I thought it rather a rough joke as although their behaviour is very silly, they certainly do not meddle with anyone. Coit playing is the afternoon amusement. Gave sixpence to the Baker and got 3 buns for tea. We walked the deck for another two hours after tea, lovely moonlight. Rough element very noisy. Arthur feared they were hatching mischief. Capt. came down but they only kept quiet until he had gone. I talked to the Doctor today about Mary Stewart (one of the children in our charge). She still continues sick and unable to eat anything; cannot get her to try to move about at all. The Doctor gave me some brandy to give her, her brother Samuel had only one day’s sickness like May.
TUESDAY, APRIL 21ST, 1891
Woke up at 5 a.m. having had about two hours sleep. Moonlight clear as day, as I have the porthole right at my berth. I sit up and look out until about half-past six, when I get up, wash, and go on deck and find Arthur already there. Weather fresh but showery. I had again to fee the cook this morning, which was rather trying seeing I had already given him a shilling (beside a few “tuppences” previously), thinking that would be sufficient to secure me a little boiling water night and morning. He asked me if I expected boiling water twice daily for the voyage for that amount; it was very annoying to say the least, more especially as boiling water is said or rather it is stated on the company’s bills that it is supplied free of charge twice daily for women and children. However, we concluded it was best to let him have his own way, as some who would not give him anything (saying it was only their rights) had lukewarm water poured on their tea. So that although it cost us a good many “tuppence” I always had it boiling which was more comfortable, more especially as we cannot relish the general bill of fare. The voyage is now becoming a little bit monotonous, have not seen any sea wonders. I heard someone say they had seen a whale spout, but I think it was only imagination. Sea very smooth today. Dinner pea soup, salt-fish and cooked as usual in their jackets and very nasty; none of us even attempted the soup or fish as we were afraid of the thirst we might feel afterwards, and no means of quenching it. Grand quoit match in the afternoon. Tea over, the roughs march about the deck, singing army hymns and tormenting a young, fat good natured sort of fellow they have dubbed “Arizona”. He had a show on Brighton beach all the summer. They are unmerciful and handle him very roughly but he does not retaliate. They walked the deck until 11 p.m. then started singing when they came below, depriving everyone of sleep.

Enjoying your local community

Glenda Barr — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:34:23 +0000

Many Lantzville residents have expressed a desire to have a Farmer’s Market in our community and a FUAL (Friends of Urban Agriculture in Lantzville) committee has been meeting to explore the issues involved. A local market can enrich community connections, as well as providing nearby access to local food along with other locally produced items. Part of the vision is having local musicians perform during the market, and to make it a family-friendly outing that can be enjoyed by all.

This committee has been looking at options for locations, choosing the best day and time, and connecting with possible vendors. This would be a non-profit market, set up to benefit the community as a whole, as well as supporting local farmers, craftspeople and musicians. A market could bring a weekly festival atmosphere to Lantzville, and facilitate relationships between local residents. Part of the intent would be to promote Lantzville, and our local business community. The feedback from local businesses has been very positive.

Fundraising activities are being planned and these will be posted on The Log calendar at thelog.ca, as well as at http://lantzvilleurbanag.blogspot.ca/. Updated information about the Farmer’s Market will also appear on this blog.

Feedback from interested parties would be appreciated, to help understand how to best meet the needs and desires of the community. Contact from potential vendors would also be welcomed. The plan is to ensure that the market is dominated by local food, accented by other local crafts and products. For more information contact Mary Alyward at 250-390-4487 or email friendsofurbag@gmail.com

Stay tuned for more information and get your walking shoes and bicycles ready to come out and celebrate our lovely community at our own Lantzville Farmer’s Market, while supporting local farmers and artisans!

Spring Break

Lindsay Miller — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:33:48 +0000

Spring break begins today and Seaview children are abundantly ready for it! They are exhausted from the relentless curricular demands, but as always, there are activities that temper the hard work with a great deal of fun.
At the end of February it was pink shirt day and all children wore a pink shirt to remind ourselves how important it is that bullying not be tolerated at school and in life in general. Today the school had a spirit day for St. Patrick’s Day. Many, if not most, wore green to remember the patron saint of Ireland. (My question is…why is there a St. Patrick’s Day and not a St. Andrew’s Day to honour the patron saint of Scotland?) The primary classes enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day multi-aged grouping of activities. The grades 5 -7 enjoyed their “spring fling” dance in honour of St. Patrick’s Day as well.The ever popular crazy hat/crazy hair day will happen shortly, and it’s always hilarious to see what staff and children wear on their “lids”.
As sping break approached and children reached fatigue, many classes went swimming or skating as part of their daily physical activity. The grade five and six students had their ski trip to Mt. Washington cancelled due to an unprecedented amount of snow, and this event will now happen after the break. Classes from grade 3 and up were fortunate to receive the badminton tutelage of Alf McGuire and a good time filled with the acquisition of new skills was had by all. The grade five class has benefitted from the instruction implicit in the DARE program – a program delivered early in the children’s development to ensure that they are aware of the perils of drugs and other substance abuse.
Seaview, and district teachers, enjoyed the professional instruction delivered at pro-d this month. Many, many years ago teachers elected to have 5 days added on to the school calendar, so that these days could be used intermittently throughout the year in order to learn new things to enhance the instruction for students. Seaview staff learned a variety of skills, and during the “Mind Up” workshop we learned techniques of calming and focussing children to ensure that optimal learning can occur.
Our annual “Jump Rope for Heart” initiative raised more than $6,000.00! This event is an event in which children can realize that we all have a part in contributing to the common good as well as practicing the importance of heart-healthy activities. Our annual literacy fair falls at the end of April and is a method for students to showcase their growth in literacy. It is truly a testament to the enormous growth in skills which the children of Seaview experience and a huge illustration of developmental levels. As one visits the various grade level exhibits it is easy to see how far a child grows cognitively and in their literacy as they travel from Kindergarten to grade seven.
Our intrepid PAC is continual in their efforts to benefit the school experience for ALL children as they continually fundraise. There was a family movie night featuring “Mr. Popper’s Penguins” recently, which although wasn’t designed as a fundraiser, certainly raised school spirit.
Our own Cherie Alyward, PAC president extraordinaire has done it again. In the aftermath of our tragedy in which our two boys died in a house fire at the end of January, she had instigated a means in which they can be remembered in a positive way. Wow, did those boys know how to play!!! So, she has begun an enormous project to ensure that our boys are remembered. She has spearheaded a lmemorial fund which will provide the necessary money to build a playground in the childrens’ honour. We at school have all been contributing and money from the community has been pouring in, but more is needed. If folk are able to contribute a tax receipt will be issued. Please think of contributing to this wonderful memorial for our boys.
As you can see life moves on briskly apace at Seaview and continues to make it such a great place to work and learn.