Belcarra BarnacleMarch 2018 Belcarra’s Community Newspaper Volume 39 Issue 2

Words from the Editor:

Welcome to your Community Newspaper!

This month we are featuring the snow & the wildlife!

Thank you all for your continuing support of your local newspaper by sending us photographs and articles.

Please remember that the deadline for submissions is the 20th of the month!

Thanks to the residents who contribute, to the residents who proofread & to all residents who read the Barnacle!

Michelle Montico, Editor (604 528 0659)

belcarrabarnacle@gmail.com

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Belcarra, B.C. V3H 4P8.

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March 2018

Mar 1st Full Moon Mar 1st St. Davids Day! Mar 11th Daylight Savings Begins. Mar 12th Council Meeting @ 7.30pm Mar 17th New Moon Mar 17th St. Patricks Day! Mar 19th to Apr 2nd Spring Break! Mar 26th Council Meeting @ 7.30pm Mar 30th Good Friday Mar 31st Full Moon Apr 1st Easter Sunday! Apr 1st Pancake Breakfast 9 /10.30 Apr 1st Easter Egg Hunt 11 am. Apr 2nd Easter Monday Apr 3rd Back to School.

BELCARRA DIRECTORY

Belcarra Village Hall 605 937 4100 Belcarra Website www.belcarra.ca Block Watch Carol Drew 604 937 0143 Diana Drake 604 939 4946 CRAB Dave Warren 604 939 3010 Vol. Fire Dept. Jay Sharpe 604 765 2944 jay.sharpe@anmore.com SVFD Recruitment: sasamatrecruitment@gmail.com RCMP - Non-Emergency 604 945 1550 or 604 469 1599

IMPORTANT DATES

COVER ART

Our front cover this month is a photograph submitted by Nora Boekhout.

The back page of this issue is a photograph submitted by Deborah Struk. Do send your favourite local photos and artwork to the Barnacle.

It is a pleasure to share them.

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An operations analysis of the recycle and refuse facility for 2017 has again provided some very interesting statistics. Last year Belcarra residents generated 225,500 lbs. (112.8 tons) of refuse and diverted 253,550 lbs. (126.8 tons) of recyclables and organic waste. This was a total waste stream of 479,050 lbs. (239.5 tons) for 2017. It is notable that Belcarra’s landfill refuse (garbage) has steadily declined over the past decade which is consistent with the observations of other municipalities.

On a user basis, Belcarra’s total waste equates to an average 1270 lbs. per household in 2017. As observed with previous years, this is above the Metro Vancouver single-family residential sector average of 1063 lbs. per household in 2016.

During 2017, Belcarra achieved an overall 56.3% waste diversion. While there has been a marked increase in the amount of recycled materials (paper, cardboard, plastic, & glass), and it is still below the overall Metro Vancouver single-family residential sector which achieved a diversion rate of 66% during 2016.

Organics, kitchen and food waste account for an estimated 36% of Metro Vancouver single-family garbage and, as of 2016, everything from apple cores to chicken bones, bread crusts, eggshells, coffee grounds, tea bags, paper towels and pizza boxes must be separated and diverted from land fill.

During 2017, Belcarra residents achieved a very credible 30.8% diversion of organic waste, which includes yard waste. While inclusion of the latter makes a comparison difficult, we can say that the organic waste diversion rate is good.

The bottom-line is that the more we eliminate waste, and the more we recycle and divert, the better we can control the cost of solid waste disposal. However, it is important to recognise that whenever deliveries of refuse or recyclables are found to contain banned materials, financial penalties are imposed. The installation of electronic site surveillance and access controls, user education, and enforcement strategies such as fines for non-permitted items, all have been necessary to take us forward in our waste reduction goals.

We can only meet our waste diversion responsibilities with clear strategies and a shared commitment by the users of the system; that is, the residents of Belcarra. The cost of garbage disposal is expected to increase in the coming years, but those cost increases can be contained through our continued efforts to Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.

MAYORS’ REPORT 2017 RECYCLE & REFUSE ANALYSIS

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Mayor Ralph Drew

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Part Time Coordinator Position Available for the Belcarra Waste and Recycle Depot (WARD)

The part time Waste and Recycling Coordinator contract position performs janitorial and maintenance work in support of waste and recycling operations. Reporting to the Superintendent of Public Works, this position:

• Monitors the day to day operation of the Waste and Recycle Depot (WARD) • Provides assistance and information to Depot users on proper waste sorting procedures • Operate various waste and recycling equipment, such as a trash compactor and general ground

maintenance equipment, such as power washers, leaf blowers and grass trimmers • Responds to enquiries from Depot users, and • Promotes recycling efforts in the community.

The successful applicant will have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to provide information, advice and recommend promotional services. If you are interested in the Waste and Recycle Coordinator position, please email, mail, fax or drop off your cover letter and resume with ‘Waste and Recycle’ in the subject line to:

Lorna Dysart, Chief Administrative Officer ldysart@belcarra.ca 4084 Bedwell Bay Road Belcarra, BC V3H 4P8 Fax: 604-939-5034

If you are interested in working a few hours a week, we look forward to hearing from you! The position will close when the position is filled.

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Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department March News

AGM & Awards: Last month, our Department held its annual AGM and Awards ceremony at Anmore Fire Hall. Friends, family and local government officials were on hand to congratulate and award medals to Chief Jay Sharpe (30-year service), Cpt. Rob Schofield (30-year service), Cpt. Colin Richardson (20-year service), Cpt. Dave Anderson (20-year service), Cpt. Jamie Roberts (20-year service), and FF Jason Sadler (10-year service). Congratulations and well done!

New SVFD Training Officer: With a big roster, the SVFD is fortunate to be able to draw from a large and talented pool of skilled people. Accordingly, we feel very fortunate to officially welcome Mike Bolam into the role of SVFD Training Officer. Mike is a retired Burnaby FD Captain with extensive fire training experience. His skillset will hopefully take our department to the next level in terms of operations and capability. Mike takes over from Cpt. Jamie Roberts, who recently moved out of the area. We’d like to thank Jamie for 16 years of dedication as head trainer. Our Department would not be where it is today had it not been for all his tireless work. Thank you, Jamie! SVFD Pink Shirts: The SVFD has been proudly sporting pink callout duty shirts in the month of February. Alongside the efforts of School District 43 and local students, Sasamat Fire is proud to support this movement to end bullying. All our crew look great in the colour pink! Thanks to firefighter Amanda Kong for organizing.

Tribute to Jim Jones and Herb Mueckel: Some sad news to report. Former SVFD fire chief, Jim Jones and founding member, Herb Mueckel have recently passed away. Jim was Sasamat fire chief from 1981-1985 and later served on Anmore Council. Herb was one of the SVFD’s pioneering members and his son, Trevor currently serves with us. Both Herb and Jim were people who was very community-minded… always proud to be present and involved in local events. Our thoughts and sympathy are with both families. Their legacy and spirit will not be forgotten by the SVFD family. Sincerely, Jay Sharpe (Fire Chief) Dave Gregory (Dist. Chief Anmore) Jol Drake (Dist. Chief Belcarra)

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2018 AGM: New members and Long-Service Award Recipients

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VILLAGE OF BELCARRA

MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETINGS 2018

ITEMS OF NOTE 13th February

REPORTS

Lorna Dysart, Chief Administrative Officer, verbal report regarding Petit ioning Resolution to Attorney General’s Office for Bylaw Adjudication Designation

Recommendation:

That Council authorize staff to petition the Attorney General’s Office, requesting the Village of Belcarra be designated as a m u n i c i p a l i t y f o r t h e p u r p o s e o f a d m i n i s t e r i n g b y l a w e n fo r c e m e n t adjudication procedures under the Local Government Bylaw Notice Enforcement Act, and applicable Provincial regulations. Approved

Lorna Dysart, Chief Administrative Officer, report dated February 13, 2018 regarding Appointment of 2018 Chief Election Officer and Deputy Chief Election Officers

Recommendation:

That Karen-Ann Cobb be appointed Chief Election Officer; and That Connie Esposito and Paula Richardson be

appointed Deputy Chief Election Officers for the 2018 General Local Election in accordance with Div. 3, S. 58(1) of the Local Government Act; and That the Deputy Chief Election Officers be authorized to enter into service agreements as may be necessary in respect of the 2018 General Local Election. Approved

Lorna Dysart, Chief Administrative Officer, verbal report regarding an Application for Funding to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (Emergency Operations Centres & Training)

Recommendation:

That staff be directed to submit an application for funding to the Community Emergency Preparedness Fund (Emergency Operations Centres & Training) in the amount of $25,000. for the purchase of EOC equipment / technology as outlined in the application dated February 2, 2018; and That the Village of Belcarra confirm its willingness to provide grant management should funding be approved.

Lorna Dysart, Chief Administrative Officer, dated February 13, 2018 regarding Master Email List for Village Residents

Recommendation:

That staff be requested to develop a Master Email List of Village residents’ email addresses, which are to be collected and used in accordance with the ‘Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act’ (FIPPA) Legislation. Approved

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Bernie Serné, AScT, Superintendent of Public Works, report dated February 13, 2018 regarding Kubota Replacement

Recommendation:

That Council approve the replacement of the Public Works Kubota at the cost of $23,500.00 funded from the Equipment Reserve Budget. Approved

ACTION ITEMS

Gurinder Mann, Executive Director, CERA Society, January 8, 2018, Application from Communities Embracing Restorative Action (CERA) Society for a Community Grant.

Recommendation:

That a Community Grant in the amount of $353.00 be provided to the Communities Embracing Restorative Action for support of the Community Youth Justice Program 2018 fiscal year.

Chris Plagnol, Corporate Officer, Metro Vancouver, dated January 31, 2018 regarding Consent to Metro Vancouver Regional Parks Service Amendment Bylaw No. 1255, 2017 (full report available at the Village office)

Recommendation:

That the Council of Belcarra approves adoption of Metro Vancouver Regional District Regional Parks Service Amending Bylaw No. 1255, 2017 by providing consent on behalf of the electors.

Extracted from council minutes by Clive Evans

See the Village website for full information and links reports.

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REBUILDING AFTER FIRE In the spring of 1947 the company suffered a serious fire loss which hampered production for nearly two years. Edward Chisholm was a persistent man however, and moved forward with his vision. In 1950 he purchased 23 acres of land in Port Moody. The city of Port Moody is located east of Vancouver, at the end of Burrard Inlet, about 30 minutes drive from downtown Vancouver. The Port Moody facility was a huge state-of-the-art complex with a floor area of 56,000 square feet. This new location had excellent transportation access for road, water and rail. The Port Moody plant construction started in 1954 and was completed in 1955. The new facility was partitioned as follows: ▪ 4,000 square feet of prestige office

space; ▪ 4,000 square feet of engineering

offices, drawing offices and general laboratory offices;

▪ the balance of the floor space consisting of a single floor plant area, containing warehouse, stockroom, sheet metal and tool die shop, radio and television assembly line, paint finishing department plus a cabinet and woodworking department.

The metalwork shop in the Port Moody plant.

The building was a unique design for the day: the office block was a steel frame building with some masonry construction of 2 floors and the main plant building was of timber construction with a width of 100 feet, giving 50 foot clear spars and a height beneath the lower cord of the truss of over 14 feet. The plant portion of the building was heated by an external steam boiler house, and the office and engineering block had a separate heating plant. At the time of this writing (2008) the building is still in commercial operation with new tenants. ▪ Newspaper article ▪ Letter about the building

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The sheet-metal shop was equipped to manufacture a wide range of metal products which could be made from medium sheet material up to 1/8″ plate. The shop had five

punch-presses from 70 tons down to smaller sizes. The cutting shears would handle sheet stock up to 4 feet in width. Also included in the sheet metal shop was a wide variety of other tools, including lathes, universal milling machines, heat treating devices, drill presses and various jig borers. The radio and television assembly area consisted of 400 feet of conveyorized assembly lines which included all the necessary test equipment, small tools, soldering irons etc. The paint finishing area had two large self-contained spray booths and several hundred feet of conveyor for handling cabinets and other products. Also included was a large baking oven for baking finishes on metal products

A Chisholm Hi-Fi set. (SPARC) To be Continued next month

Chisholm transceiver (SPARC)

The cabinet-woodworking section had machines for every type of operation for manufacturing high-quality cabinets or furniture, including belt sanders, drum sanders, jointers, mortising machines, rip saws and equipment necessary for the pressing of veneers to hardwood cabinets. The plant had the capacity to produce 200 units per day on the assembly line process. Edward Chisholm did his best to produce and sell a high quality product. His plant w e n t b e y o n d t h a t o f m o s t o f h i s competitors. All metal chassis were cadmium plated before components were installed.

The wooden cabinets were marketed as having the famous ‘Moisture Barrier System’. This was a technique that involved heating the cabinet wood materials to reduce the moisture content before construction.

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Mailbox Break Ins On four separate nights in late January and early February, four Village mail boxes were broken into:  #3 and #1 on Bedwell Bay near the top of Kelly Rd.;  #2 at Bedwell Bay and Senkler Rd and #5 at 3900 Block, Bedwell Bay. In every case the slot where the out going mail is held and where the master key is inserted to unlock the entire bank of boxes, was cut and removed. This allowed thieves to quickly access all the letter and package boxes, as well as any outgoing mail, in that one mailbox stand. After the last theft, Canada Post terminated Belcarra mail delivery for several days.  All the master key locks throughout the Village have now, apparently, been replaced.  This was done even though a Canada Post official assured Block Watch that he was “unaware of any successful attempt to duplicate master keys”. The RCMP advise that the single most effective way to avoid identity theft through mailbox break ins, is PROMPT PICK UP OF MAIL.  If possible, never leave letters in your box overnight.   As well, if a resident plans to be away for several weeks, mail can be held at the local post office.  Thieves will be dissuaded if the ‘pickings are slim’. As of February 7th , Corporal Roemer of the RCMP advised the Village that arrests have recently been made related to mailbox break ins. 

However, Block Watch has not yet been told whether these are Belcarra’s most recent postal thieves.

It is essential that any mail box damage be reported immediately to the RCMP at the non emergency number: 604-945-1550, as well as to Canada Post. The RCMP website suggests that if you are concerned about identity theft check your status with one of Canada’s credit bureaus: EquiFax or Trans Union.

Belcarra BlockWatchSubmitted by Diana Drake and Carol Drew

From the ‘New Westminster Herald’ ― Mention has already been made in these columns of certain alterations and improvements now being made at Messrs. Moody, Dietz & Nelson’s mills, Burrard Inlet [Moodyville, North Vancouver]. Five new boilers and one engine are being added to the driving power of the mill, increasing its cutting capacity to an extent that will enable it to turn-out from 125,000 to 130,000 [board] feet of lumber per day. Considered as an addition to o u r w e a l t h - p r o d u c i n g p o w e r t h i s i s comparatively a small matter; but when we look at it as an indication of the progress of the district, and when we remember that other interests are growing as steadily, if in a way that attracts less

Stories From The Archives - Moodyville Mills, Burrard Inlet

Source: Victoria Daily Standard, July 10th, 1873. Researched and written by Ralph Drew, Belcarra, BC,

February 2018.

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attention, its importance becomes apparent. A few years ago only, the principal denizens of Burrard Inlet were the brant and the seagull, the deer and the bear. Now, stately ships float on its waters, steam-whistles waken its echoes, and the busy burn of labour is borne on every breeze that stirs its thousand pines. Day-by-day, and week-by-week, its population is being added to, and its natural wealth more and more realized. Turning to other parts or the district, we find similar signs of increased prosperity. Settlements which a year or two ago, consisted of a few farms, now count their homes by twenties and thirties; and other settlements are rapidly growing-up where, within a year or two, unbroken solitude reigned. It requires no prophetic eye to see that before the close of the present decade, New Westminster will be ― as it should be ― the leading district of the Province.

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New History Book Now Available

The new history book ‘Townsite Tales: The History of Ioco’ was officially launched in October, and this latest work is now available for purchase –– the perfect gift solution for family and friends and any occasion!

Townsite Tales  is follow-on research by Ralph Drew  that covers the history of Ioco, Anmore Valley and the North Shore of Port Moody Arm. This book complements Forest & Fjord: The History of Belcarra  that was awarded  ‘First Prize’ in 2013 by the  B.C. Historical Federation  as well as the Lieutenant-Governor’s Gold Medal for historical writing in 2014.

Townsite Tales covers the history of Ioco, Anmore Valley and the North Shore of Port Moody Arm, and brings life to this history with hundreds of historical photographs which truly are ‘worth a thousand words’.

VILLAGE NEWS

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Call for Senior Advisory Committee Members!

Sasamat Outdoor Centre is exploring programming options for seniors within our local community. We would like to put together a committee of local resident seniors to hear input from our neighbours on what type of programs would be valued. If you are interested in getting involved with this community initiative, please contact Kristen Hyodo at kristen@sasamat.org. 

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Former long-time resident of Belcarra, Ruth Hunter, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2018 at the age of 83. Ruth was born at home in Burnaby in 1934, to a Carpenter father and a stay at home mom. She was one of six siblings. Despite her father’s wishes for her to quit school and start working, she graduated with a grade 12 diploma. Ruth eventually met David Hunter and was married in 1958 at the age of 23 and had her first child a few years later.

Ruth and David had two more children while living in Burnaby, and then decided to move to the wilds of Belcarra in 1974. They purchased an undeveloped waterfront lot and built a west coast style home with cedar siding. Ruth was in her glory with the opportunity to build gardens in her front and back yards and spent many hours tending to them. Belcarra became the coveted location for hosting family events for her large family. Many family members have profound memories of water skiing, swimming and fishing at “Aunt Ruth’s place.” During this time Ruth worked as a cashier for Safeway while raising her children, Alison, Marion & Brian.

Ruth and David established themselves in the Belcarra community, especially with the newly founded Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department. While not a firefighter, Ruth always helped prepare the food for the annual “Fireball” dance for the department. In their later years, as long- time residents of Belcarra, Ruth and Dave were often seen going on their daily walk up the bike trail to the “swamp.”

Due to some health issues with David, they moved to a smaller home in Port Moody in 2011. However, the 36 years that Ruth lived in Belcarra was one of the highlights of her life and she was very sad to leave her rural community and the house that she loved.

After living in Port Moody for 5 years, Ruth moved to Fleetwood Villa in Surrey to be closer to her husband who continues to live in a care home. Ruth passed away at Surrey Memorial Hospital after a two-year battle with lung cancer. She is sadly missed by her family. A

Celebration of Life will be held on May 26th at Carelife Fleetwood in Surrey. Please go to https:// memorials.burquitlamfuneralhome.ca/ruth-hunter/3420791/obituary.php for updates on the Celebration of Life.

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BARNACLE TRAVELS! The Belcarra Barnacle invites you to take your local newspaper with you w h e n y o u t r a v e l , s e n d u s a photograph of yourself holding a copy of The Belcarra Barnacle we’ll publish your photograph & donate $25 to the Sasamat Volunteer Fire Department!

Belcarra Blessings Deborah Struk

‘Enjoy living in Belcarra; paradise this side of paradise’

Hello Belcarrians near and far! As I write this the sun is glinting off the snow and it is GLORIOUS!!! I hope this weather has continued to be sunny and beautiful. The cold is so much easier to take when the sun shines. Don’t you think? It may well be that a sunny, crisp clear Winter day (with the added effect of a light snow covering) is my favourite. It is a wonderful time to head out for a walk, and oh my, the people you see. So many neighbours enjoying this paradise we live in.

Belcarra is growing and changing each week and

we welcome all the new neighbours near and far that can call Belcarra home. On my stretch of

street alone we have had two new families the last

two weeks and hopefully two more new families over the next few months. I know throughout

Belcarra we have had new families. We welcome

you all. Please be sure to keep your eyes and

ears open for community events.

We al l look for ward to CRAB events

(Community Recreation Association of Belcarra) this 2018. The next one being the

Easter Pancake Breakfast and Easter Egg

Hunt, which sadly my family will miss as we are

likely away, since Easter and Spring Break coincide this year. Nonetheless, you all will have

a great time. I think it is awesome some members

of council will be flipping burgers. Thank you!

Enjoy spring, get out, make new friends,

welcome your new neighbours to Belcarra.

Easter Blessings to all! May this be the year that we get to Spring forward and stay

forward!!

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This year Easter Sunday is also April Fool's Day but it is no joke that CRAB will again offer a family pancake breakfast at the village hall and a children’s candy egg hunt at the Picnic Grounds in the  Park. If you think this timing is a unique situation, then come to view the municipal council perform other related duties.  While CRAB’s regular chef Councilor Bruce Drake may be exploring cuisines in Asia the Honourable Mayor Ralph Drew with Councilors Jennifer Glover and Jamie Ross will demonstrate their culinary skills at the Village Hall Bistro flipping pancakes and preparing fruit salad.   The best seats are available in the dining room on April 1st between 9:00 AM and 10:30 AM at the Village Hall Bistro. The special is only $5 and children under 10 are free. Then after you have enjoyed a taste of political activism, hop on down to the park for 11:00 AM to sip hot chocolate and observe the enterprising village offspring harvest Candy Easter Eggs hidden by CRAB bunnies.

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Friendly Forest Corner

By Angela Kim

It feels like February disappeared so quickly! Our month of gross motor movement and exploration passed by so fast.   We had so much fun exploring movement.  We practiced balance, had the opportunity to climb, swing, jump, practice yoga, and lift weights!  The children learned how to wait and take turns.  This was challenging for some but once they learned, they did amazing.   They followed the safety rules of the gym and were very respectful of their friends’ self-space.

We were also lucky enough to get a dusting of snow here and there.  Although much of the month was very wet, we were so happy to have some snow and dry days to explore.

We hope you all have a lovely and restful Spring Break and a wonderful Easter Holiday!  We are hoping for some sunny days in April for Spring planting!

There Is Still Time To Register!

If your child was born in 2016, you can apply online n o w f o r t h e 2 0 1 9 / 2 0 2 0 s c h o o l y e a r a t friendlyforestpreschool.com.  Alumni have until March 2, 2018 to submit applications for priority placement over non-alumni families; after which registration will be on a first-come, first-served basis for all families.

Our annual Parent Information Meeting for new and prospective families will be taking place on March 1, 2018 from 6:00pm-7:30pm.  For more information or to RSVP, please email enrolment@friendlyforestpreschool.com. If you have any questions, please visit www.friendlyforestpreschool.com or contact the Enrolment Team at enrolment@friendlyforestpreschool.com.

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Underwater Alphabet Fun factoids about local marine wildlife, one letter at a time Written by Isabelle Côté, Belcarra’s Professor of Marine Ecology

H is for hooded nudibranch, or Melibe leonina, the king (or is it queen?) of the sea slug world.

Another name for them is lion’s mane nudibranch, for the weird, globular structure attached to their front end. This frilled veil is actually a feeding net that the animals can expand and deftly deploy to catch small invertebrates that drift in the current.

If you were brave (or foolish) enough to go for a swim in the sea with a mask or goggles at this time of year, you might see a number of these ghostly balloon animals acting suspiciously on kelp or eelgrass blades. In fact, I took this picture when diving on the strip of eelgrass 75 m from my front door, on a fine February morning in Bedwell Bay a couple of years ago. Winter is mating time for these creatures, and since hooded nudibranchs are hermaphrodites (that is, both male and female), all mature individuals eventually lay coils of sticky, creamy coloured eggs. Then, like salmon, the adults die. But their young will soon hatch into the plankton, starting the cycle anew.

Fun factoid about hooded nudibranchs: They smell like watermelon bubblegum! The fruity aroma is actually a scent that the animals exude to deter predators, Melibe’s more odorously pleasant equivalent (at least to us) of pepper spray!

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Dear Editor:

During the past year I have become progressively

more concerned with the content, the amount of

divisive material and the tone of language in some

of the letters to the editor. (Oct. 2017 and Feb.

2018 to name two)

The mandate for the Belcarra Barnacle Society

is “to inform, to involve and to entertain”

residents on topics in the community. Many

topics and concerns have been addressed and

discussed with clarity and with insight over the

years.

It is my opinion that letters to the editor should

be a venue for expressing one’s views, but not for

maligning those who have contrary views. It is

unfortunate that some recent letters have

criticized others by calling them “rebels”,

accusing them of “bullying”, being responsible

for residents feeling “shafted” and, for bringing

“strife and divisions” to the Village. Inflammatory

accusations of this sort do not exhibit a respect

nor an understanding for neighbours and are, in

my opinion, a contributing cause of divisions.

May future letters be more positive in tone and in

content.

Yours sincerely,

Donna Smallpiece

March 2018 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 25

Quiet, non-smoking professional couple seeking long term accommodation in the Belcarra or Anmore area. We have lived in the area for over 8 yrs. & would hate to leave. 2 bdrm. self-contained suite (cottage, rancher etc.) with laundry & outdoor access a must. Excellent references. Please call 604-771-5076.

Belcarra Resident interested in dock space (either individual or group) for a 24’ powerboat. Willing to help with upgrade costs to accomodate his boat

or to maintain the dock. Please contact info@TPCMCconsultants.com

“Tiny house” for rent

4132 B Marine Ave., Belcarra furnished 680 ft, 3 level split +

basement duplex semi waterfront. Great beach

access, swimming, ocean views. $1800/month

Contact David dwross@telus.net

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Classifieds Belcarra studio suite for rent.

S u i t a b l e f o r o n e p e r s o n .

Furnished. Parking, hydro &

laundry included. References

required. No pets, nonsmoker only.

Internet/cable/ telephone not

included. $850/ month

Call Donna 604-619-7654

How many items in your fall wardrobe need a bit of tender care?

Nothing feels as good as a perfect fit!   

A fresh look at the hem, updated trim, buttons… come talk it over!

Suggestions and estimates are all part of professional alterations.

           by Barbara Shelly.  Daily: 10-5  

Call: 604-936-8495

Local family of 4 looking for long term rental(at least 2 more years or lease to own possibly) in Belcarra area or Anmore. Our present rental house lease is up July31st and owner wanting to sell so may be sooner.  Would like to stay in area very much. Looking for a house with a suite for our one daughter and 2 or 3 bedroom up for my husband, myself and my other daughter along with a space for  my office as I work from home. Excellent references avail from current landlord. Please call Kathy at 604-816-8827 or email me at Kathy.daunais55@gmail.com.

March 2018 Tide Table

Day High Low High Low High Moon Sunrise Sunset

Thur 1 6.07 AM/8.9 ft 11.36 PM/8.9 ft 5.15 PM/14.3 ft 11.40 PM/3.0 ft Full Moon 6.53 AM 5.54 PM

Fri 2 12.22 PM/8.0 ft 12.22 AM/8.0 ft 6.12 AM/14.3 ft 6.51 AM 5.56 PM

Sat 3 12.24 AM/3.7 ft 7.19 AM/15.8 ft 1.05 PM/7.2 ft 7.07 PM/14.2 ft 6.49 AM 5.57 PM

Sun 4 1.06 AM/4.6 ft 7.53 AM/15.5 ft 1.48 PM/6.5 ft 8.03 PM/13.9 ft 6.47 AM 5.59 PM

Mon 5 1.47 AM/5.8 ft 8.26 AM/15.1 ft 2.31 PM/6.0 ft 9.00 PM/13.6 ft 6.45 AM 6.01 PM

Tues 6 2.28 AM/7.1 ft 8.57 AM/14.6 ft 3.14 PM/5.7 ft 10.02 PM/13.3 ft 6.43 AM 6.02 PM

Wed 7 3.11 AM/8.3.ft 9.30 AM/14.0 ft 3.59 PM/5.6 ft 11.09 PM/13.1 ft 6.41 AM 6.04 PM

Thur 8 4.00 AM/9.4 ft 10.04AM/13.4 ft 4.49 PM/5.6 ft 6.39 AM 6.05 PM

Fri 9 12.20 AM/13.1 ft 4.56 AM/10.3 ft 10.46 AM/12.8 ft 5.44 PM/5.7 ft Last Quarter 6.37 AM 6.07 PM

Sat 10 1.30 AM/13.3 ft 6.09 AM/10.9 ft 11.43 PM/12.4 ft 6.45 PM/5.7 ft 6.35 AM 6.09 PM

Sun 11 3.35 AM/13.95 ft 8.38 AM/11.0 ft 1.57 PM/12.1 ft 8.46 PM/5.6 ft 7.33 AM 7.10 PM

Mon 12 4.29AM/13.9 ft 9.58 AM/10.7 ft 3.07 PM/12.2 ft 9.42 PM/5.4 ft 7.30 AM 7.12 PM

Tues 13 5.14 AM/14.1 ft 10.47 AM/10.2 ft 4.08 PM/12.4 ft 10.31 PM/5.2 ft 7.29 AM 7.13 PM

Wed 14 5.53 AM/14.3ft 11.23 AM/9.6 ft 4.59 PM/12.7 ft 11.14 PM/ 5.0 ft 7.26 AM 7.15 PM

Thur 15 6.27 AM/14.5 ft 11.56 AM/9.0 ft 5.46 PM/13.1 ft 11.54 PM/4.9 ft 7.24 AM 7.16 PM

Fri 16 6.5 7AM/14.6.ft 12.29 AM/8.2 ft 6.29 PM/13.4 ft 7.22 AM AM

7.18 PM

Sat 17 12.31 AM/5.1 ft 7.25 AM/14.6 ft 1.03 PM/7.4 ft 7.13 PM/13.7 ft New Moon 7.20 AM 7.20 PM

Sun 18 1.08 AM/5.4ft 7.50 AM/14.5 ft 1.38 PM/6.6 ft 7.58 PM/13.9 ft 7.18 AM 7.21 PM

Mon 19 1.46 AM/6.0 ft 8.13 AM/14.5 ft 2.15 PM/5.8 ft 8.47 PM/14.0 ft 7.16 AM AM

7.23 PM

Tues 20 2.26 AM/6.8 ft 8.36 AM/14.3 ft 2.55 PM/5.1 ft 9.40 PM/14.0 ft 7.14 AM 7.24 PM

Wed 21 3.08 AM/7.7 ft 9.00 AM/14.2 ft 3.39 PM/4.5 ft 10.41 PM/13.9 ft 7.11 AM 7.26 PMThur 22 3.54 AM/8.8 ft 9.28 AM/14.0 ft 4.28 PM/4.2 ft 11.49 PM/13.9 ft 7.09 AM 7.27 PM

Fri 23 4.47 AM/9.7 ft 10.04 AM/13.7 ft 5.22 PM/4.0 ft 7.07 AM 7.29 PM

Sat 24 1.03 AM/14.0 ft 5.50 AM/10.4 ft 10.52 AM/13.3 ft 6.24 PM/4.0 ft First Quarter 7.05 AM 7.30 PM

Sun 25 2.16 AM/14.2 ft 7.07 AM/10.8 ft 12.04 PM/12.8 ft 7.32 PM/4.0 ft 7.03 AM 7.32 PM

Mon 26 3.22 AM/14.5 ft 8.33 AM/10.6 ft 1.42 PM/12.6 ft 8.40 PM/4.1 ft 7.01 AM 7.33 PM

Tues 27 4.18 AM/14.9ft 9.50 AM/9.9 ft 3.12 PM/12.7 ft 9.45 PM/4.1 ft 6.59 AM 7.35 PM

Wed 28 5.06AM/15.1 ft 10.49 AM/9.0 ft 4.26 PM/13.1 ft 10.42 PM/4.3 ft 6.56 AM 7.36 PM

Thur 29 5.47 AM/15.1 ft 11.37 AM/7.9 ft 5.30 PM/13.6 ft 11.33 PM/4.7 ft 6.54 AM 7.38 PM

Fri 30 5.06AM/15.4 ft 12.20 AM/6.8 ft 6.28 PM/14.0 ft 6.52 AM 7.40 PM

Sat 31 12.20 AM/5.2 ft 6.58 PM/15.3 ft 1.00 PM/5.9 ft 7.21 PM/ 14.3 ft Full Moon 6.50 AM 7.41 PM

March 2018 The Belcarra Barnacle Page 27

Below please find a link to an interactive map of what ships are in port. https://www.portvancouver.com/port-dashboard/interactive-map/