Here are copies of previous GWA News emails…
To submit community news, please email granthamswharf@gmail.com

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GWA News – January 2018 Howdy Neighbours! 1. Wharf Emergency – THANK YOU !! On Sunday, Jan 21, a big storm was slamming dozens of big logs against our wharf. The headlines could read “Grantham’s Landing residents save historic wharf” with copy like “Massive winter storm and huge swells at high tide battered the Sunshine Coast… Logging industry to blame for thousands of logs acting like battering rams.” This was discovered and captured in a short video by Bjorn and an email plea was sent to our community at 10:30am for an emergency work crew. – see video and photos  About 10 people showed up almost immediately, jumped into action (and the water), and worked to free the logs and get the job done. Thanks to that crew, and to Andrea who provided hot chocolate!      2. GWA Tax Receipts All those that paid their membership dues/donation in 2017 will be receiving an income tax receipt in the next week or so. The receipt amount will be based on the membership portion of your donation (the boat rack or dinghy dock portion does not qualify as a tax-deductible contribution since a service was provided). Speaking of the boat rack and dinghy dock: if you want to renew your spot from last year, or you want a new spot, please respond to this email, with the following info: Your Name Address Phone Number Brief description of your watercraft (e.g. “14 foot green canoe”, “10 foot zodiac with 10 hp Mercury outboard”, etc) Please also submit a photo clearing showing your watercraft; this will help in our effort to notify owners if an issue arises, and to identify the watercraft that are – and are not – registered. Your spot will be reserved as soon as full payment is received for 2018 Membership ($50 minimum) and Watercraft ($50 for each spot). – see payment options here  3. Community Announcements WANTED: Building lot in Grantham’s Landing area.  Looking for a small ¼ to ½ acre lot.  Contact Deborah at dallain10@gmail.com or phone/text 604-989-5250.   4. Hall Update Disappointing (and in some ways, infuriating) news re Grantham’s Hall: On Fri, Jan 19, 2018 at 12:26 PM, Ian Winn <Ian.Winn@scrd.ca> wrote: Hello Mark, Yesterday’s meeting did not move this project in a positive direction. Jack and Karen were in attendance and I thank them for that, and for Jack’s input into the discussion. The crux of the issue now lies in the funding plan. As noted in the report all major grant possibilities at both the federal and provincial government levels have been exhausted. As per the staff report recommendation, this now leaves the largest portion of the funding plan of $238,600 to be borne by the SCRD in the form of short-term borrowing. The recommendation was met with opposition from some of my fellow directors and in the end, I chose to defer the vote on the recommendation in order to re-evaluate the funding plan. I suggest that as part of this re-evaluation process that the renovation committee meets in order to discuss alternative funding sources. Corporate donations, fundraising events, and benevolent cultural spaces funding organizations may be worth further discussion. I continue to appreciate the commitment of the committee and to thank you and all Grantham’s Landing residents for your patience and understanding as we move through this process. Best regards Ian Winn  //  SCRD Director  //  Area F, West Howe Sound  //  C (604) 989-3337 //  H (604) 886-9475 Mary’s response, within an hour of receiving the above: Ian, This feels like a total rip-off. While we appreciate all that you tried to do, and the work of Janette and Ian Hall, this puts us back to where we were three years ago! Not acceptable. More delays, wavering on a commitment made to the Granthams community. As Karen and Jack probably said, we were prepared to take on renovations as a community three years ago. Jack even invested in that possibility. Instead, we went along with the process. I’m beyond frustrated. Fundraise $238,000? Crazy. The SCRD took on our Hall and promised to keep it up. We expect the SCRD to keep that promise. I’m at my wit’s end. Karen’s response sent a couple of hours later: Hi Ian This is all so disappointing. I wish that honesty had prevailed. I feel we have been sadly misled. If the grant was the only thing that stood in the way of anything happening, I wish we had know this from the very beginning. The original agreement has been ignored and I’m not sure what the next step is in this regard. Give us back the hall and the community will see something done. The hours spent at meetings were only to appease us, as I fear the SCRD knew the intention was to do nothing. All these years have seen nothing done. Frustration only begins to express my disappointment in the process. Thank you for your support Ian as at the moment I feel it’s all we have seen.  Some background from Karen: Three lots (one on Elphinstone, the playground beside the hall, and the lot the hall sits on) were turned over to the SCRD when the Improvement District dissolved. We were very reluctant to give up the Improvement District, but did so with the community’s blessing. There was no one willing at that time to take on the onerous task of maintaining and upgrading the water system. Phone calls at 3 a.m. to say there was a break in the line, or no water were difficult to manage. The provincial government (after Walkerton) were demanding more and more water oversight. The health official at the time stated we had to adhere to more regulations than we, as volunteers, could manage. In exchange, the SCRD promised to keep our supply of water available to the original Improvement District people (except in emergencies) and to maintain the hall. They also promised to upgrade the water lines on Central and Elphinstone. They have redone the lines on Central but Elphinstone has not been touched. The lack of action on the part of the SCRD over the last four-plus years has allowed the hall to fall into such disrepair that even more money is necessary to get the building up and running. For more information, please contact Mark Giltrow (giltrow@gmail.com) the Hall Restoration committee chair.   Happy New Year! – GWA Board: Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

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On Sat, Oct 7, 2017 at 12:38 PM:

GWA News – October 2017

1. Float Winterization – Sunday Oct 15 – 2:00pm– Lead: Tony

• It’s that time of year again! We need 6 or more healthy people to pull the ramp up onto the wharf and prepare the floats for towing to Gibsons Harbour.
• The tide window is very short this year… if we miss this date we have to wait until early December!
• Please reply to this email if you can help! Bring work gloves.
• If you’d like to help but can’t make it at 2:00 on Sunday, please propose an earlier time on Sunday, or Saturday. 

2. Mussel Scaping Party! –Monday Oct 16 – 9:45am– Lead: Bjorn

• This was surprisingly fun last year… let’s plan on having another awesome time working together!
• The truck is expected to arrive just before 10am with the floats, and we need to be ready to start immediately to minimize rental costs ($125/hr).
• Meet on Elpinstone Ave, near the park.
• If you have the following, please bring: 
  • work gloves (extras for other folks)
  • tarps
  • square shovels
  • garbage cans
  • wheelbarrows
  • pickup truck
  • someone to prepare hot chocolate or coffee for the work party :o)
• Please reply to this email if you can help! …and let us know what you can bring from the list above.
  

3. Report on GWA Potluck and AGM

      A fun and productive evening was enjoyed by the large group that participated!

      Here are some AGM highlights: 

• Clarifying GWA Membership:
  • GWA Membership is based on annual donation per household which qualifies for a charitable tax receipt. 
  • Only current paid-up members are considered “voting members” and may vote at AGM – one vote per household donation.
• GWA Tote Bags – 40 out of 50 sold so far – funds raised = $400 – thanks Evie!
• GWA insurance premiums – funds saved = $1,000 per year for same coverage – thanks Gail!
• The Dolphin – planning to reinforce the dolphin and replace the platform on top – need volunteers
• Discussion re non-GWA use of wharf, and increases in usage and potential remedies
• Float Connectors – need quieter, safer alternative – John Payne to investigate
• Grantham’s Day recommendations including Fixed Date – second Saturday in July – i.e. 14 JULY 2018

      For more info, see the following docs on our website 

• Presentation – click here to view
  
• Minutes – click here to view 

4. Member Dues & Info

• To check whether or not your dues are paid – click here
• To get info on payment options – click here
• To join the GWA or update your membership info – click here

Happy Thanksgiving!

– GWA Board: Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

Grantham’s Wharf Association

Building and maintaining our wharf… and our community

granthams-wharf.org   |   778-840-7754

P.S. Previous GWA News below…

 

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Date: Sat, Sep 2, 2017 at 11:01 AM

GWA News – September 2017

1. GWA Potluck and AGM

• What?   Join us for a pot luck dinner and the annual general meeting for the Grantham’s Wharf Association
• When?  Sunday Sep 17 from 6:00 to 9:00pm
• Where? Nicky and George’s home at 496 Central Ave (second house down from Fisher, on North side)
• Who?    All GWA members and potential members are welcome
• How?    Please bring a main course, salad, or dessert to share; non-alcoholic beverages provided
• Why?    Close off another fabulous summer season with a little get-together, and address some GWA business

2. Grantham’s Community Announcements 

Fike’s Fundraiser Cancelled – message from Jeanne:
We are sorry to announce that this Sunday’s fundraising event  “Parsley, Sage, Rosemary and Thyme” — Herbal Adventures in Al Fike’s Garden — has been cancelled.  Al is under Doctor’s orders to REST as he has had a minor stroke and is now recovering.  He’s back to “normal” but undergoing countless tests at the Stroke Clinic in Vancouver as well as every test imaginable at St. Mary’s Hospital.   Thank you to our wonderful neighbours and friends for all the loving get well wishes….the best cure of all — for sure!   Sorry for any inconvenience….  The Fike’s

• Sky Parallel performance – message from Gail:
  –  Our two Granthams Sarahs — Sky Parallel, are performing at the Heritage Hall (Gibsons Way and North Rd) on Friday (Sep 8) at 8:00 pm
  –  Tickets at Melomania in Roberts Creek – $10 each (or $15 at the door).

3. GWA Dues & Donations 

Thanks to all the granthamites that contributed to support our waterfront access to paradise! :o) And to those that paid their small watercraft fees for use of the boat rack and dinghy dock. For those that want to but haven;t yet, we’ve made payment even simpler by installing a lock box at the entrace to the wharf. You can leave a cheque (or cash in an evelope) int he little red mailbox there. You can also subkit suggestions or questions as well (or simply respond to this email). The previous methods of hand-delivered or mailed cheque or e-transfer are still available for your dues… see our GWA website Donate page for details. For a current listing of our 160 GWA members and the status of dues and watercraft fees… see our GWA website Members page

 

Thank You!… hope to see you at the potluck in two weeks!

– GWA Board: Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

 

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On Fri, Aug 4, 2017 at 7:23 PM

GWA News – August 2017 

Community Jump – 15 July 2017

1. Grantham’s Day 2017report

• Our Community Jump & BBQ/Potluck Day on July 15th was fabulous and well attended! Thanks to all who participated! See all the photos on our website.
• Fund raising: exactly $1,000 was collected in membership donations, plus 73 burgers and 20 tote bags were sold.
• TOTE BAGS are still available ($20 each) and a few serving utensils were left behind (see image below) – for either, please email or txt Evie (604-989-1814).

2. GWA Potluck and AGM

• What? Join us for a community pot luck and the annual general meeting for the Grantham’s Wharf Association
• When? Sunday Sep 17 (one week earlier than originally planned) from 6:00 to 9:00pm
• Where? Nicky and George’s home at 496 Central Ave (second house down from Fisher, on North side)
• Who? all members and potential members are welcome

3. Stolen Outboard

Overnight last Sunday (July 30), Mark and Jill had their new 20hp Yamaha outboard motor stolen from their dinghy, which was anchored just to the right of the floats when looking out at Keats. If you noticed anything suspicious or have any information, please reply to this email or let them know directly (they live in the yellow house next to the wharf).

4. New Speed Signs

Jim Shepherd has generously donated four refelctive metal signs that will be posted on telephone poles in Grantham’s Landing along Marine Drive, in both directions. Jim has appealed several times to the Ministry of Transportation on the community’s behalf for better traffic speed control along Marine Drive. MOTI’s response was limited to the addition of the 30 kph tab on the steep hill sign coming into Granthams at Harvey Rd, amd they are unwilling to provide any further help. We hope these signs will help slow speeding traffic thru our community and avoid an accident.

5. Boat Rack Update

• So far, 12 spaces on the boat rack and 3 spaces on the Dinghy Dock have been paid for.
• There are 6 more spaces available on the boat rack and more room on the Dinghy Dock.
• All watercraft on the hillside – including the 3 canoes that are already there – will also require a GWA Tag, as of Aug 15th.
• Please note that any watercraft in any of these three areas that do not have a GWA tag will be removed (and tied to a mooring buoy).
  • We really hope that the owners will either get a tag (reply to this email) or take their watercraft home so we don’t have to enforce this! :o)
• Also note that the official GWA tags didn’t stick as well as promised and are being redone at no cost. If you purchased one, you’ll get an email when its replacement is available for pick up.

6. More Cougar Sightings in Granthams!

Please be aware that we have a very large feline visitor in our neighbourhood again this week! It attacked a dog in a yard on Chamberlin near Reed, but was slowed down because that dog was securely anchored on a leash… after the dog’s owner and another dog came out yelling and barking, the cougar left.

7. GWA Dues/Donations

• Thanks to those who have already made their 2017 donation! For everyone else, it’s never too late! Please…
  • give your cash or cheque (made out to “GWA”) to Tony or Nicky
  • deposit your cheque in our new lock box, to be securely installed at the wharf once it arrives this month
  • or pay via E-transfer to member-dues@granthams-wharf.org
• For more info, see: https://granthams-wharf.org/donate/

Enjoy the rest of the summer!

– GWA Board: Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

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On Fri, Jul 14, 2017 at 10:25 AM, <granthamswharf@gmail.com> wrote:

GWA News – July 2017 – Update

1. Grantham’s Day 2017– tomorrow! (Sat. July 15th)

Updated info:

• Set-up to start around 11am (no work party at 10am)
• Beef and Veggie burgers available for all ($5 each) – pre-order not needed
• Bring membership and watercraft dues for 2017 if not paid yet
• Grantham’s Landing tote bags also available ($20 each)
• See other details in previous message below

Otherwise, looks like we’re all set:

• BBQs & Cooks – Hans Kuhlman, Anna, Doug Marteinson
• Tables – Nicky, Tony, Evie (and Jan Poynter if needed)
• Canopy – Nicky, Tony, Mary Burns  (and Jan Poynter if needed)
• Burgers and Fixings – Gail & Nicky
• Lemonade – Gail

2. Missing Dinghy

A small dinghy went missing from our Dinghy Dock (the shore-ward end of the floats) this week. If you have seen it or have any info, please reply to this message or call Tony at number below.

3. Bear sightings in Granthams

A tagged black bear was seen three days in a row this week, on Harvey Road (near Fisher and also at Chamberlin). We understand that the yellow tag (on the bear’s ear) means that it is a bear which has previously had human contact and was removed. Be aware.

See you tomorrow at the wharf!

The GWA Board

– Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

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Date: Fri, Jul 7, 2017 at 9:19 AM

GWA News – July 2017

1. Grantham’s Day 2017reminder– Next Saturday! (July 15th)

 

Please join us for the annual Grantham’s Day BBQ and Community Jump. All Granthamites and friends and family are welcome. Invite your neighbours! 

 

TIMING

• 10:00 am to 12:00 noon – Work Party: clean patio, plan boat racks, prep for BBQ
• 12:00 noon – Granthams JUMP – annual community jump off the floats into the sea!!
• 12:30 to 3:00 pm – BBQ and potluck

BBQ/POTLUCK INFO

• Gourmet Beef or Veggie Burgers – $5.00 cash each – proceeds to the wharf
• Lemonade also provided by the GWA (no charge)
• Please bring a salad or finger food or dessert to share
• Also bring your own plates, cutlery, and cups for your personal use
• Thanks to those who have ordered burgers… for simplicity, BURGER ORDERS ARE NO LONGER NECESSARY… we plan to have enough for everyone!

VOLUNTEERS 

• We already have…
  • BBQ and dedicated BBQer – Hans
  • 2 tables for food – Tony, Nicky
  • Canopy to shelter the food – Nicky, Mary
• But still need…
  • Another BBQ and dedicated BBQer!
  • 2 or 3 more tables
  • Another canopy
  • Folks to help set up (10-12) and clean up (after 3pm)
• If you can bring any of the above, please reply to this email message 

 

2. The Boat Rack is ready!

• A BIG GRANTHAMS THANK YOU to Riley (pictured above) and Bjorn for building our boat rack last weekend! We really appreciate this excellent addition to our community wharf!
• Eleven of the 18 spaces have already been reserved and paid (see the 2017 Boat column on https://granthams-wharf.org/current-gwa-members/).
• If you have small watercraft equipment (kayak, canoe, paddle board, windsurfer, etc) stored there, you need to pay your 2017 dues and boat storage fee ($50, used to offset costs).
• Likewise, two GWA members have paid to tie their dinghy to the floats. If you have a dinghy there, you also need to reserve and pay for a tie-up spot.
• Tags will be provided at Grantham’s Day and later. These tags need to be affixed to each watercraft item stored on the boat rack or tied to the dinghy dock… equipment without a tag will be removed.
• Reply to this email if you need a spot on the boat rack or dinghy dock, and pay for it asap. 

 

3. New GWA Info sign

• To be posted at start of wharf with secure lock box below it for suggestions and donations.
• The sign is attached as a PDF document – please send us any suggestions or questions you have by replying to this email, this weekend.
• The sign will be printed on Monday (on an 18″ x 24″ sheet of aluminum) and posted before the BBQ on Saturday.

 

4. GWA Dues/Donations

• Thanks to those who have already made their 2017 donation! For everyone else, please:
  • give your dues to Tony on Grantham’s Day; cash or cheque (made out to “GWA”)
  • or pay sooner via E-transfer to member-dues@granthams-wharf.org
• For more info, see: https://granthams-wharf.org/donate/

Thanks! See you sea-side next Saturday!

The GWA Board

– Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

 

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Date: Sun, Jun 25, 2017 at 11:13 PM

GWA News – June 2017

1. Grantham’s Day 2017– Sat, July 15, 2017

Please join us for the annual Grantham’s Day BBQ and Community Jump. All Granthamites and friends and family are welcome. Invite your neighbours! 

TIMING

• 10:00 am to 12:00 noon – Work Party: clean patio, plan boat racks, prep for BBQ
• 12:00 noon – Granthams JUMP – annual community jump off the floats into the sea!!
• 12:30 to 3:00 pm – BBQ and potluck

BBQ/POTLUCK INFO

• Gourmet Beef or Veggie Burgers* – $5.00 cash each – proceeds to the wharf
• Please bring a salad or finger foods or dessert to share
• Also bring plates, cutlery, cups or glasses for your personal use
• PLEASE ORDER your Gourmet Burgers ahead of time via granthamswharf@gmail.com

NEED VOLUNTEERS to provide the following:

• 2 BBQ’s and dedicated BBQers!
• 3 or 4 tables for food
• Drinks for all, like Lemonade or Punch (GWA will reimburse costs)
• Free standing umbrellas or, even better, a canopy to shelter the food
• If you can bring any of the above, please reply to this email message

2. Boat Rack Update

• Four dead trees were recently cut down on the north side of our concrete patio to make room for the boat rack, which will be built next weekend.
• So far, eight GWA members have reserved and paid for spots on the boat rack (see the 2017 Boat column in the table on https://granthams-wharf.org/current-gwa-members/).
• If you have watercraft equipment (kayak, canoe, paddle board, windsurfer, etc) stored by the patio, you need to pay your 2017 dues and boat storage fee ($50 each) which is used to offset the costs of the boat rack.
• Likewise, two GWA members have paid to tie their dinghy to the floats. If you have a dinghy there, you also need to reserve and pay for a tie-up spot.
• Please reply to this email if you need a spot on the boat rack or dinghy dock, and pay for it asap.
• Tags will be provided at Grantham’s Day and later. These tags need to be affixed to each watercraft item stored on the boat rack or tied to the dinghy dock (equipment without a tag will be removed).

 

3. Mind the Gap

• New spacer boards have been installed between the floats. Enough space was left to prevent little fingers and toes from being crushed between the floats as they constantly shift against each other.
• But please ensure that children (and adults) stay away from the gaps and not place feet or hands – or anything else – in those spaces as serious injuries may result.

 

4. GWA Dues/Donations

• Thanks to those who have already made their 2017 donation! For everyone else, please:
• give your dues to Tony on Grantham’s Day; cash or cheque (made out to “GWA”)
• or pay sooner via E-transfer to member-dues@granthams-wharf.org
• For more info, see: https://granthams-wharf.org/donate/

 

5. GWA Annual General Meeting 2017

 

The 2017 GWA General Meeting will be held on Sun Sep 24 from 7:00 to 9:00pm at Nicky and George home at 496 Central Ave (second house down from Fisher, on North side)

Thanks! Here’s to another fabulous sea-side summer at the wharf!

The GWA Board

– Tony, Nicky, Evie, Gail, Anna

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From: “Granthams Wharf” <granthamswharf@gmail.com>
To: “Granthams Wharf” <granthamswharf@gmail.com>
Sent: Sunday, August 7, 2016 11:09:46 AM
Subject: GWA NEWS – August 2016

Howdy Neighbours! here’s the latest news for our community…

GWA NEWS – August 2016

1. Filming at Granthams’s Wharf – this week!

Blueberries Productions Ltd.will be filming “The Irresistible Blueberry Farm” television movie in and around Grantham’s Landing Pier and the old Post Office from Wednesday, August 10, to Friday, August 12, 2016.  Please see attached PDF file for the schedule and other details. In response to a GWA question, we received the following from Geoff Dodd, Location Manager: There will be a film crew there and we may ask people to not get into our shot from time to time. We won’t stop people from enjoying those activities all together, just for short periods while we get our shots. there may be times when people are asked to stop talking if they are loading while we get our shots. We will work very hard to make sure people have full access, just the short periods of interruption. Blueberries Productions will make a donation to the GWA for the use of the wharf.

2. Marine Drive traffic hazard issue

Jim Shepard has been in touch with Don Leagult, Operations Manager, Howe Sound and Sunshine Coast, Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure regarding the speed limit on Marine Drive through Granthams Landing. Jim’s first message appears below… their full email exchange is available here. Jim will let us know if/when we can participate in this initiative, and we expect to have more news in the next GWA announcement. However, feel free to contact the Ministry of Transportation in the meantime if you feel so inclined.

From: Jim Shepard

Sent: Friday, June 10, 2016 2:29 PM

To: Legault, Don TRAN:EX

Subject: Granthams Landing Speed limit

Hello Don

I am writing on behalf of the residents of Granthams Landing. At a recent resident meeting, the concern for children safety on Marine Drive was raised. During the summer ,there is a considerable number of children crossing Marine Drive on their way to swim at the  community wharf. The speed limit of 50k seems excessive especially at top of the steep hill that has limited visibility. A 30k limit (like at Gibsons swim raft) would seem to be more reasonable Our dog was run down a number of years ago but I did not report it.

Today, however, the growing level of children going down to the wharf raises this concern to higher level. Could you  please have someone visit Granthams Landing to access the reason for our concern.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated

Thank You very much

Jim Shepard OBC

3. SCRD Water issue

Sandy Wrightman brought the following to our attention: One of the issues here in Granthams is the quality and quantity of our water. The SCRD has a plan to deal with quantity by turning Chapman Lake into a reservoir. BC Parks, who would have to agree with this plan, have not yet agreed. Our resident experts call it folly. Sandy invited George Smith, a local expert on municipal water issues to make a brief presentation on this subject at the GWA BBQ and a petition was circulated to request that the SCRD consider other options. Unfortunately, that petition collected only about 980 of the required 1800 signatures, largely due to the short time frame and lack of adequate coverage. For more info, see the article in the Coast Reporter on July 1, page 5, also available at http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/conservation-group-mobilizing-to-defeat-chapman-aap-1.2291435

Our Sandy Wrightman and George Smith encourage concerned residents to contact Jennie Aikman, Regional Director of BC Parks for our area at Jennie.Aikman@gov.bc.ca or 604-924-2227.

You can also contact George Smith for further info or input regarding a letter at georgesmith@telus.net or 604-886-3136

4. GWA Annual General Meeting

The 2016 GWA Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 10, starting at4:00pm at Les & Andrew’s house (brown house next to wharf). The meeting will be followed by apot-luck dinner. All GWA members are welcome to participate!

5. GWA 2016 BBQ Report

We enjoyed a wonderful sunny afternoon together at the wharf on July 16! Thanks to all those who participated! If you have any photos, please send them to granthamswharf@gmail.com to be posted on our website. The GWA cleared $315 from the sale of burgers, and collected GWA dues from 18 households at the event. If you missed that opportunity to donate, it’s not too late! ? for info, please see https://granthams-wharf.org/donate/

6. GWA Website is updated

Our website (granthams-wharf.org) has been refreshed. The site now includes an updated membership form (at https://granthams-wharf.org/join/)… feel free to invite other Granthamites to join. Our mailing list of all current GWA members is also included (at https://granthams-wharf.org/current-gwa-members/), including an indication of whether 2016 dues have been paid, for verification and to encourage members to make their annual donation. (Other member details, such as email addresses, are not published or shared). As mentioned above, please send any photos to granthamswharf@gmail.com to be posted on the site. Many previous photos can be viewed under the Photos menu.

7. Grantham’s Hall Committee 

FYI: The Sunshine Coast Credit Union recently donated $1,000 to the Hall restoration project. Other Grantham’s Hall news will be sent separately.

Previous announcements included below….

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Previous GWA Announcements

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On Sun, Jul 3, 2016 at 9:53 PM, Granthams Wharf <granthamswharf@gmail.com> wrote:

Grantham’s Day 2016

Please join us for the annual Grantham’s Day community BBQ and wharf celebration on Saturday July 16.

All Granthamites and friends and family are welcome. Invite your neighbours!

TIMING

·         10:00 am to 12:00 noon – Work Party: clean patio, plan boat racks, prep for BBQ

·         12:00 noon – Granthams JUMP – annual community jump off the floats into the sea!!

·         12:30 to 3:00 pm – BBQ and potluck

Note: The 2016 GWA Annual General Meeting will be held on Sep 10 at Les & Andrew’s house (next to wharf)

BBQ/POTLUCK INFO

·         Gourmet Beef or Veggie Burgers* – $5.00 cash each – proceeds to the wharf

·         Please bring a salad or finger foods or dessert to share

·         Also bring plates, cutlery, cups or glasses for your personal use

*PLEASE ORDER your Gourmet Burgers ahead of time via granthamswharf@gmail.com

NEED VOLUNTEERS to provide the following:

·         2 BBQ’s and dedicated BBQers!

·         3 or 4 tables for food

·         Drinks for all, like Lemonade or Punch (GWA will reimburse costs)

·         Free standing umbrellas or, even better, a canopy to shelter the food

If you can bring any of the above, please reply to this email message or contact Tony at 778-840-7754

GWA DUES/DONATIONS

Thanks to those who have already made their 2016 donation! For everyone else, please:

·         give your dues to Tony on Grantham’s Day; cash or cheque (made out to “GWA”)

·         or pay sooner via E-transfer to member-dues@granthams-wharf.org

That’s it… see you on the 16th!

Cheers

– Bjorn & Tony

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Grantham’s Hall Restoration Project – Update

From: Ian Winn [mailto:Ian.Winn@scrd.ca]
Sent: July-01-16 11:57 AM
Subject: RE: notes from June 29th meeting with SCRD re: Granthams Hall project

Good morning everyone,

Thanks Nicky for keeping the notes for this meeting, much appreciated.

Thanks also to those that attended and to those that couldn’t I’m sure you share the passion for the hall and want to see it renovated and open once again.

I believe that the addition of Tom to our team in the role of project management will be very beneficial and I look forward to working with him on this project. Thanks again Tom for volunteering.

Lots of things to be done over the course of the next month or so and once again I sincerely appreciate the commitment and patience of the committee and the community as we work through the process to get our “hall with a heart” (thanks Karen) open again.

Happy Canada Day

Ian

p.s. I’ve added Tom’s and CAO Loveys email addresses to this distribution

Ian Winn

SCRD Director

Area F, West Howe Sound

C (604) 989-3337

H (604) 886-9475

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From: Nicky Grafton [mailto:nicky.grafton@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, July 1, 2016 9:29 AM
Subject: notes from June 29th meeting with SCRD re: Granthams Hall project

A group of Grantham’s residents, including two welcome new neighbours – Chris Wolfe and John Payne – met with Ian Winn (Area F director) and Janette Loveys (SCRD CAO).

Ian introduced us to Tom Smith – a volunteer to Coast Community groups with deep experience in managing projects similar to our Hall Renovation project. Ian proposes that Tom can work with the SCRD and with our community volunteers – in the capacity of Volunteer Management Support – to move our project forward. Welcome Tom and thank you.

Janette reported that the RFP was put out to tender, bids were considered, and a small architectural firm was chosen (Gordon Scott of West Vancouver). She confirmed that the funds to carry out the steps required in the RFP – up to and including final drawings – will be paid for from the SCRD 2016 budget.

She also confirmed that we are definitely looking at renovation of the existing building, rather than tear down and rebuild. Janette expressed confidence that a Canadian Heritage grant (Cultural Spaces) can successfully be applied for that will provide the majority of the funds required for the basic building.

Several times during the meeting we were reminded that this project will, and must go through the process that is required by SCRD. Several people expressed frustration about the slowness of the process to date and uncertainty in future steps. As a community  we do not have control over this process because we do not own the building.

Nicky and Mary reported on grant applications to date. Nicky reported the unsuccessful application made to the SCCF (Community Foundation) – reason for denial was that we as a community did not own the hall and that the SCRD should be funding the project, and there was no funding in place yet. Mary had not heard from the Credit Union, but since that meeting has received a cheque from them for $1000, which will be added to the Hall Funds held by Granthams Wharf Association.

Nicky and others mentioned that we seem to be ahead of the process timing and that future applications may be more successful once we have other funding firmly in place. There were suggestions made for other grant requests and Nicky will look into them and report back.

Mark asked if we can use the hall in a limited way, in the interim. Janette replied that the SCRD has liability issues that preclude the use of the hall during this process. This liability arises from an engineering report that states that the roof cannot withstand earthquake or heavy snow load, among other structural issues. It was mentioned that many of our homes are probably in the same shape due to age. Signed waivers by any users do not cover liability, and as owner, the SCRD cannot pass on the liability to a Project Manager or any other entity.

Janette stated that the project will be accomplished using part tender of professional services and part volunteer jobs that will be assigned/identified by the architect.

The architect will meet with the planning committee once before completing final drawings for the purpose of input by our representative community members. Then there will be a second information meeting with the community as a whole to share the final plans for the renovation. The first meeting will be before the end of July.

Janette made it clear that until these drawings are completed, next steps of costing and tendering, then timing of construction, cannot start – that is the due process. It was expressed that we hope to be able to have that costing in hand by September in order to start the grant application process.

Tom Smith will meet with Jack Jory who has done a lot of preliminary work on construction plans and some costing. Together they can come up with their recommendations for the architect before the next meeting.

That is the extent of my notes and memory – if I have left anything of importance out, please advise us all. contact me with any questions I may be able to answer.

thank you Mark for heading up the committee. Please send this on to any names I have not included.

Warm regards,

Nicky Grafton

From: Granthams Wharf [mailto:granthamswharf@gmail.com]

Sent: June 28, 2016 7:32 AM
To: Granthams Wharf <granthamswharf@gmail.com>
Subject: Fwd: GWA Announcements

 

1.  Grantham’s Hall Project Meeting

Update session on the status and plans for restoring the community building at Elphinstone and Church in Grantham’s.

Date: Wednesday, June 29, at 4:00 pm (tomorrow evening!)

Location: Eric Cardinal Hall (in Shirley Macey Park on Chamberlin, just north of Reed Rd)

From Ian: I met with the project manager today and had a visit to the hall. I’m very optimistic that we’ll be moving forward now that we have a few more of the critical pieces of the project in place.

Ian Winn / SCRD Director / Area F, West Howe Sound / C (604) 989-3337 / H (604) 886-9475

 

2. Follow-up on Knotweed Issue
Evie reported that the [MOT] has already applied herbicide to the hillside by the wharf yesterday (Tuesday June 27). A sign was posted warning people not to step on the hillside for 24 hours (until noon today). So the hillside clean-up mentioned previously (see #3 in previous message below) has been postponed.

3. 2016 GWA Membership Dues/Donation
Annual donation per household: Base = $50 / Double = $100 / Homerun = $150
Additional donation of $50 for storage of canoe/board/kayak or dinghy.
Donate in any of the following ways:
– by cheque made out to “GWA”
– mail to: GWA, Box 1337, Gibsons BC V0N1V1
– drop off to: Les at old Granthams Post Office beside the wharf (488 Marine Dr)
– hand to: Tony at Grantham’s BBQ Day on July 16 (see #1 in previous message below)
– by email transfer to member-dues@granthams-wharf.org (corrected)
Receipts for income tax submission will be emailed in early 2017 / These funds pay for insurance and supplies to maintain our wharf / The GWA board and all members are volunteers / Thank you!

See you at the wharf!

– Tony

 

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From: Granthams Wharf <granthamswharf@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 31, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Subject: GWA Announcements
To: Granthams Wharf <granthamswharf@gmail.com>

1. Annual Granthams BBQ and Community Jump

Please mark your calendars for Saturday July 16, starting at noon, for another great community get-together!

This year the AGM will be held separately, on September 10 at Les and Andrew/s place.

More details to follow on both.

 

2. Warning re GWA Boat/Canoe/Kayak/Board Storage

FYI: our kayaks were removed? borrowed? stolen? from the Granthams Wharf. This is a  heads-up for those of you who have yours stored by the beach – I hate to see anyone else lose their boats.

From Ken Worsnop, 811 Marine Dr, ken.deb@telus.net – please contact Ken if you know anything about this.

 

3. Knotweed Issue 

Evie J-K has been looking into the big problem of this invasive species thriving on the hillside by the wharf (and on adjacent properties). So these year’s hillside clean-up may be a little more intensive than usual (knotweed has to be completely removed and then bagged or burned). We will send a detailed message to organize a work party… please participate if you are able!

More info: http://landscaping.about.com/cs/weedsdiseases/a/knotweed.htm

4. New Members

Do you know of any new people in Granthams Landing? Like the fellow who moved into Burt’s / Gary&Sheila’s place next to the wharf (big yellow house). If so, please send me any contact info you have (name, address, email, &/or phone) so we can include them in GWA stuff. We’re also planning a membership drive before the BBQ.

 

5. Crosswalk on Marine at Central

A few people have expressed serious concern about the danger of traffic zooming by on Marine Drive, especially for kids heading back and forth to the wharf. It’s likely provincial jurisdiction. Does anyone have an idea of what would be required and who to contact? Is anyone willing to look into it on behalf of the GWA and larger community? Please let us know.

 

Thanks folks! …and especially to all the people that helped with installing the floats on Friday May 20. Bjorn is getting the swim ladder fixed and Doug M. will be installing it soon.

 

Let’s make 2016 the best summer yet!

– Tony

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