April 2012 EyesOnBC Magazine

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Central Vancouver Island Edition

Growing Hope • 17 Islands in the Salish Sea • 15

UNION BAY CREDIT UNION CELEBRATES 67 YEARS Join us for the

67th Annual General Meeting

April 14 • 2pm • Union Bay Community Hall Guest Speaker

CHELSEA LAKE

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helsea Lake is the Director of Youth Programs for the BC Co-operative Association. She is in charge of both running The YES Camp, which delivers co-operative leadership programs to 13-18 year olds, and running the British Columbia Co-operative Association’s youth program which involves an internship program, school workshops and curriculum development. Chelsea grew up on Hornby Island, and began her involvement with The YES Camp as a participant in the program in 1999. In the year 2000 she attended her second camp with sponsorship from the Union Bay Credit Union. Chelsea’s passion for co-operatives inspired her to complete a self-directed degree at the University of British Columbia with a concentration on social co-ops as vehicles of social change.

Chelsea loves to travel, but she always enjoys returning to the Pacific Northwest to kayak, take photos and cook with delicious local ingredients.

Chelsea will be talking about the BC Co-operative Association and sharing information about the programs they’re running for the International Year of Cooperatives, their ongoing youth programs, including The YES Camp, and their role as a voice for the co-operative movement in BC. Union Bay Community Hall 5401 Island Hwy S Union Bay, BC April 14  2pm  Refreshments served

For further information, contact: Union Bay Credit Union TEL: (250) 335-2122

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CHELSEA LAKE

FEATURES

17 Growing Hope: Food Security in the RDN 28 The Sound Garden

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ECHO Dancing at Lughnasa

BUSINESS & FINANCE 5 Biz Banter: What’s up in local business TRAVEL

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& OUTDOORS

Travellin’ with Carolyn: Discovering Fort Rupert Into the Garden Thru the Seasons: Islands in the Salish Sea Tide Table

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 8 My Closet Door 19 ECHO: Dancing at Lughnasa

15 Islands in the Salish Sea

COMMUNITY LIFE

7 Celebrating the Life of an Ordinary Man 22 The Art of Conscious Living 32 Inspired by Community

COMMUNITY PEOPLE

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From the Desk of the Regional Director What if Volunteer Firefighters Didn’t Volunteer Out of the Nest: Courtenay Skipsey Kwalikum Secondary School Honour Students

HEALTH & WELLNESS

11 Dr. Bill Arnold: Community Hero 24 Health & Wellness Matters: Hepatitis

THE REGULARS 33 34-35 36 3 7-39 39

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Discovering Fort Rupert

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April 2012

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WHAT’S UP IN LOCAL BUSINESS

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ollowing nine years of business success, a village landmark in the town of Qualicum Beach is closing its doors on April 28th. “We’ve decided to fully concentrate on the waterscape side of our business,” said Donna McAuley, co-owner of Hidden Waters Gift Store & Custom Waterscapes.

“We’ve been thinking about it for awhile, and now it’s time.” The iconic gift store, tucked away behind one of their creative waterscapes on 1st Avenue, has long offered its customers a unique shopping experience for garden accessories, home decor and gifts. “We’re so grateful to our customers who supported us throughout the years. So many of them have become friends and we’ll miss them!” said Donna. You won’t want to miss the closing out sale at Hidden Waters throughout April. Everything must go, and Donna will even arrange an evening shopping party for groups ... simply call ahead to schedule your date, then shop ‘til you drop. We wish Donna and Malcolm continued success as they forge ahead with a focus on creating beautiful waterscapes for area residents and business. For more information about the closing out sale at Hidden

Waters, turn to page 10 for details, or call 250-752-5009. For ‘waterscape’ customers, contact information for Donna and Malcolm will remain the same ... ph: 250-752-5009 or email: hiddenwaters@shawbiz.ca.

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e’re pleased to announce that Dianne Martell is the new owner of Petite Pizzazz, located in Qualicum Beach at 691A Memorial Avenue. Petite Pizzazz is Oceanside’s fashion outlet specializing in flattering the “pleasantly petite” part of you.

Whether you’re “petite” on the top, bottom or in-between, they have a fit and style to suit everyone. You’ll find a full range of affordable quality women’s fashions in sizes 2 to 18.

There’s lots of accessories to choose from too! Congratulations, Dianne ... we wish you great success in your new business. Contact Dianne at 250594-0040 or visit the shop at 691A Memorial Avenue, Qualicum Beach.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR BILL VEENHOF Regional Director, Area H billveenhof.com  ph: 778-424-2810 bill.veenhof@shaw.ca

Hello to all the residents of Area H: I have been exceptionally busy during the past month with the RDN. Most of this work has revolved around familiarization briefings and meetings at the many committees that I am assigned to. This work has, in turn taught me about some aspects of the RDN and Area H that I will dwell on here.

Grants The RDN raises money for grant programs through our property taxes. This money is available to non-profit organizations. In all cases, organizations must apply to the RDN for these grants. Through a transparent process, applications are reviewed by committee 2 or 3 times annually. Grants are approved based on the individual grant merit and fund availability.

There are a great many volunteer organizations in Area H that could potentially benefit from these grants. If your organization meets the criteria, I strongly encourage you to apply for these funds.

There are three types of grants available, summarized below. In all cases, if you are applying for a grant, you will need to review all the details on the RDN web site, (http://www.rdn.bc.ca): 1. District 69 Recreation Grants Program, (from Home Page, click on “RDN A to Z”, click on “Grants”). This program offers

financial assistance for recreation programs, special events or projects.

2. Grants In Aid, , (from Home Page, click on “RDN A to Z”, click on “Grants in Aid”). Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants-in-aid to help fund programs, activities or events that enhance the wellbeing of the Area H community and benefit our residents.

3. Northern Community Economic Development. This is a new program that will allocate grants to organizations from a $50,000 fund. Because it is new, the RDN staff is finalizing program details and this program is not yet on the web site, (but might be by the time you read this). It is designed to advance the Board’s vision for a strong local economy through economic development initiatives.

Our Food Bank I spent some time with the people that run our local food bank and I am very impressed with the efforts and achievements of these great individuals.

The central Food Bank for District 69 is located in French Creek and is run by Major Rolf Guenther and Leah LaVallee of the Salvation Army, Mount Arrowsmith Community Ministries. To run this organization, the Salvation Army is in partnership with many volunteer organizations. The Salvation Army uses their French Creek facility as a central food warehouse and distribution facility.

rea Food collected in Area H ends up at the facility. Cash donations are used to “plus up” high demand items. It is in this location that food hampers are put together, based on an individual’s menu selection. Each food hamper is designed to feed the receiving family or individual for a minimum of a week to 4 weeks. In our area, these hampers are distributed the second Wednesday of every month from the Wildwood Community Church on McColl Road. The church and Pastor Rick McAllister deserve our thanks for their support. The Kiwanis Club helps organize this program and their point person; Joan Armstrong is a local hero. Joan is contacted by those in need, determines what they require, puts the hampers together at the French Creek facility and then distributes them at the Wildwood Church. Other wonderful volunteers ably assist Joan. If you need help or know of someone who does, contact Joan at the Food Bank at 250-757-8148.

Most local grocery stores (including Tomm’s) support this program with a donation bin. I found it interesting to note that 100% of all food donated at these locations goes directly to support local people in need. It is a very efficient and effective system and I would encourage you to think about donating food the next time you are in a grocery store or know of a food drive throughout the year. ~

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CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AN ORDINARY MAN

by Virginia Smith

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uring the course of our lives, there are times when we wonder what on earth we are here for. While there are many famous people who do ‘amazing’ things, the majority of us in the world’s populations are just ordinary people, living ordinary lives. Sure, we may have families, friends, colleagues and acquaintances. But we may not ‘do’ anything in particular that we would consider noteworthy. However, regardless of who we are, we all matter and we all have a purpose even if we aren’t sure of what it is. Stanley Lynn Goodman was an ordinary individual with an unknown to him, yet profound purpose.

Stanley was born on a dairy farm in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to an adventurous Icelandic family (is there any other sort?).

His parents loved to travel, particularly the sites of Vancouver, BC – no simple task in the early 1900’s. Stanley was named after Stanley Park and Lynn Canyon, a reminder of the West Coast climate, during the drastic changes in seasonal temperatures on a prairie farm. In the early 1960’s, Stan and his wife, Alice, and two kids moved to Vancouver.

He lived a very simple life by being part of his family. He went to work as an automotive mechanic every day, took holidays every summer, two weeks of camping throughout the province and occasionally traveled back to the prairies to see his sister’s family. He went shopping, paid the bills, dug in the garden in the summer, and baked pies and biscuits in the

winter for almost 2 decades, until he and Alice retired to Qualicum Bay. Once they moved to the island, he didn’t see his kids or grandkids as often as he, or they, would have liked. It didn’t matter.

When family traveled to visit, he would always welcome with open arms, a cup of coffee and a biscuit or two and say “Tell me about your life, what are you up to?” The conversations continued as though there was no time in between. And that man could surely talk! But not just to hear his own voice – he loved to learn. So conversations with his children, a niece on the phone, a neighbour, a bank teller or a store clerk, was always a learning experience because though he spoke, he also really listened. He used to say it’s important to “Learn something new every day.”

kids breakfast in the schools. Feeling like he had a purpose was a great motivator for Stanley.

While he would say he had a good life, he seriously questioned with concern what his purpose actually was. “Why am I still here?” he would ask me in his later years. In 2008, after he moved into Eagle Park Care Facility, in Qualicum Beach, his mind left the plane where many of us reside and he finally let that worry go. He just let them take care of him, and love him. Mention to any of the staff, that we were visiting Stanley, they would tell us just how well loved and respected by everyone he was.

He brought a smile to many, knowledge to others, and joy and a sense of peace to all who encountered him. How? Just by being himself, an ordinary man.

Stan had a great sense of humour. Just when Now that’s something worth remembering you’d think he was serious, he’d turn on that and celebrating! twinkle in his eyes and slowly smile that Cheshire grin that made us realize that we STANLEY LYNN GOODMAN really didn’t know when the joke actually September 23, 1912 – January 6, 2012 started. Stanley enjoyed a variety of music genres, especially when he had a book in his hands and a dog beside him. He had several dogs over his lifetime but “Bummer” was his soul mate. His love of the outdoors found him volunteering his time and energy on the community hiking trails in Lighthouse Country, in the earlier years, and when he could no long work on them, he enjoyed a slow gentle meander. His zest of gardening produced many a conversation with the neighbours as they stopped to admire his abundant flowers and plants.

Many years after Alice passed away, at the ‘young’ age of 89, Stanley married his very good friend Louise. Their short marriage was full of life, love and a little community work, filling the food bank freezer with bread and other supplies to help with the

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pril…one of my favorite months on Vancouver Island!

Winter is sneaking out like a book returned late to the library and the scent of spring breezes in like a schooner under sail entering Qualicum Bay! Smiles appear on faces out of nowhere! My only regret being the Hot Cross Bun’s that arrived in March, suddenly disappear as if there is a Bavarian Bakers’ Law that dictates their removal at the stroke of midnight on a given April day.

April, a month when we change heavy coats for lighter sweaters and finally wash the car, discovering that it really is blue after all! For months I thought I was driving someone else’s car! Lists of ‘things to do’ on weekends begin to make one look forward to going back to work on Monday! Skippy, the kid at the local hardware store, and I are on a first name basis now! My attempts at spring cleaning annoys the cat, and the dog reluctantly accepts that nightly walks extend past the end of the driveway – even when it is raining!

Spring looms ripe with the essence of change in the air and with that my piece, ‘My Closet Door’, is humbly offered.

For many, the entry into a new relationship at any time in their life brings the expectation of change. But in our transient culture and society where the phrase ‘long term relationship’ can be a three-day weekend there is a clear need to understand that individual ‘baggage’ left at the door is not a bad thing. We can all change who we are and what we become…but none of us can change our yesterdays, not even Paul McCartney!

‘My Closet Door’ was originally written for my first editor… she was young, brilliant and had a stunning beauty that garnered her attention wherever she went. Her youthful partner could never get over the fact that he had not been her only love - despite her plea’s to let the past be the past, and that he understand how totally she adored and loved him. Over lunch at the Four Seasons in Vancouver one April afternoon she broke down and wept, sharing her sadness and despair. I wrote this poem for her to pass on, hoping that the outcome was what she wished for. Regrettably they both moved on – alone! What a waste of such a rare love!

‘My Closet Door’ hopefully encourages a moment to reflect and give thanks for what many share in our lives today!

What answers do you need to quell your curiosity do you so doubt the truth of our first kiss have you watched so long that you no longer see me what secrets did you think I would hide from you you alone have undressed me to bare flesh is it my collection of unpolished shoes the legacy of footsteps taken to life’s other doorways that troubles you so do you think I would not stand by you now when every second of my being is all about our future.

What puzzles to life’s mysteries do you think are held within pages of dusty photograph albums my past moments haunt you as if they were immortal mirror snapshots of strangers smiling for strangers images created in a world requiring its own reflection is it my hat boxes with no labels holding silent accords that you so desperately need to renounce out loud I recall moments when gentle movements spent side by side was the only sound needed to tell the world we were one, please don’t open my closet door.

Were you looking for a suitcase packed with excuses to provide a ticketless boarding pass for an easy departure do you fear sunrise without my dreams to protect you sunset with no one to believe in…. no one to hold you, we have crossed the world’s longitudes and latitudes you and I…Rio to Monterrey…Brisbane to Berlin we have known love dusk to dawn....again and again what I have shared with you I have shared with no one else…no one listen to me ..hear me…this is the voice of our destiny Michael Poyntz ~ Irish

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By Carolyn Walton

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DISCOVERING FORT RUPERT’S HISTORY & CHARM

s Hudson’s Bay Company history buffs we found Fort Rupert south of Port Hardy to be a real gem. It intrigued us because it had been the site of a Hudson’s Bay Company fort and we have visited several HBC posts across Canada, even slept in one in Telegraph Creek, northern BC, but that’s another story!

Present-day Fort Rupert, named after Prince Rupert, first governor of the Hudson’s Bay Company, is an historic Kwakwaka’wakw village of the Kwakiutl First Nation. The fort was built and first commanded by William Henry McNeill in 1849 to bring Scottish miners, Vancouver Island’s first immigrants, to mine coal. In 1850 a contingent of English miners arrived but quickly became unhappy with their accommodations and food and went on strike, the first in British Columbia.

The company attempted to exploit a local coal seam in 1851 but gave up the attempt the following year and moved its operation to Nanaimo. Robert Dunsmuir, later a coal baron and father of BC Premier James Dunsmuir, began his life in British Columbia as a labourer in Fort Rupert with the Hudson’s Bay Company. On June 6, 1889 the fort disappeared in flames, the charred remains were soon overgrown and all that remains is the rubble of the huge stone chimney.

After asking a resident, we finally discovered this unmarked chimney site, totally overgrown, at the far end of Tsakis Way. It was Easter weekend when we visited last Spring so the leaves weren’t out yet but later on it would have been totally hidden. Unfortunately the totem carvers were not working and U’gwamalis Hall, the Band Office with its totem and dramatic wall painting was closed but we wandered about, down to the beach where a lone yellow dugout canoe sat on the sand, its rustic mast flying a small Canadian flag!

The Kwakiutl Cemetery, two majestic totems marking the entrance, we found fascinating with its eclectic personal grave markers. White pickets surround a number of the gravesites, bright paper flowers and white shells cover the grounds. A large carved eagle mask adorns one cross, an ornately-painted huge guitar

Fort Rupert Cemetery • Carolyn Walton photo hangs from a wooden cross and a Montreal Canadiens red, white and blue carved insignia sits on a single white cross.

Passing by a small white church with stained glass window, we’re thrilled to see a PUB OPEN sign, only to learn it’s the home-owner’s idea of a joke! The joke was on us as we were really thirsty.

Apparently after the fort burned, the Nahwitti natives who lived nearby salvaged many metal objects from the ruins, including knives, nails, hammers as well as the iron and brass cannons, even managing to take the eight-pounders away from the overgrown fort. History tells us that in World War II an airforce base was established several miles from the village of Ku-Kultz and when some of the servicemen learned about the cannons, the artefacts began to disappear after the war. The last remaining cannon was taken to Vancouver by fish boat and is the only authenticated HBC brass piece in Canada, although there is no mention of its present location.

We must return to visit the Copper Maker gallery featuring a wide selection of Northwest Native artworks by Calvin Hunt, considered one of the foremost artists of the Northwest Coast.

For hikers, the 4.5 km challenging Tex Lyon Trail follows a circa 1940’s wilderness connector trail for people travelling between Port Hardy and Fort Rupert. Trailhead is at Storey’s Beach through thick forest, navigating tides and steep grades. ~ Travel questions? Contact me at wordsbywalton@shaw.ca.

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What If Volunteer Firefighters

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he figures vary depending on what website you are looking at, but there are roughly 110,000 firefighters in Canada. About 80% of these, or approximately 89,000, are volunteers. Volunteer firefighters protect about 90% of Canadian communities. I want you to think about that for a moment 80% of all Canadian firefighters are volunteers. Got it? Now - think about what it would mean if the men and women who staff the Bow Horn Bay Fire Department, or the Dashwood Fire Department, or the Deep Bay Fire Department, or any of your other neighboring Fire Departments, weren’t there. What if those volunteer firefighters didn’t volunteer? What if you called 911 because there was a house fire, or a car accident, or a medical emergency and the ambulance was already too busy - and there was no one to respond? What would you do? Would you be wondering why nobody is volunteering to be a firefighter? Or would you do something about it?

There is a trend towards a decline in volunteerism in general, and that is having a direct, and usually adverse, effect on all volunteer fire departments. continued next page

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Good Friday April 6 • 10:30 am at Wildwood Community Church

Yes, it takes a good deal of commitment and time to be a volunteer firefighter. Let’s face it - it can be hard work, and you never know when your pager will tone - emergencies don’t make appointments.

To properly train a volunteer firefighter takes about three years because of the limited time available to that volunteer - he or she has to balance their fire department time with work, family, and life in general. They simply cannot be available 24 hours a day.

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When a trained firefighter has to leave any volunteer department they cannot be replaced in a short time. Over the course of the last three or four months, the Bow Horn Bay VFD has seen four members move out of our Fire Protection District because of work commitments, or to advance to firefighting as a career. We have gained only one member in that time. Currently, there are sixteen members on the roster, four of which are away at work or not available for other reasons, leaving twelve firefighters effectively available for calls. Eight of those are medical First Responders.

Discounting those members that are working, those that might be away on holidays, those that are away enjoying family time, and those that are away doing any of the things that life requires us to do, you begin to realize just how few volunteer firefighters may actually be available for an emergency. And this is not just limited to the Bow Horn Bay VFD - all volunteer departments have similar concerns.

So think about that, now, before the next time you have to call 911 - twelve (or at best sixteen) volunteer firefighters for 24 hour, 7 day a week, 365 days a year fire protection, and eight for medical first response. Dedicated? - Yes. Committed to the cause? - Yes. Is there enough of them? Not by a long shot. The Bow Horn Bay VFD answered 88 calls in 2011, approx half of which were medical calls. The call load is expected to rise as our community continues to grow.

So - will you be wondering why nobody is volunteering to be a firefighter? Or will you do something about it? The volunteer firefighters in our community are ordinary folk like the rest of us, but they do an extraordinary job. Is it hard work? - Yes. Can it sometimes be dangerous? - Yes. Is it rewarding? - Try it and see for yourself!

Make a difference. Do it for your community. Do it before the next emergency. Just do it.

See you at the firehall - Monday evenings at 7:00pm (Bow Horn Bay / Deep Bay) Thursday evenings at 7:00pm (Dashwood) Be Safe.

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For the purpose of electing one Trustee for a 3-year term and to discuss past and future works. A special invitation to residents of the Spider Lake and Horne Lake areas to join in the discussions.

To be held at the Fire Hall 220 Lions Way in Qualicum Bay Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm

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LOCAL HERO DR. BILL ARNOLD

by Linda Watts, Registered Nutritionist

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bout an hour into my conversation with Dr. Bill Arnold, a Cooper’s hawk landed on the fence of his Qualicum Beach home. The hawk’s arrival struck me as symbolic rather than coincidental; according to indigenous folklore, the bird represents visionary power, wisdom and success -qualities that describe Bill’s life.

Born July, 10, 1929 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Dr. Arnold experienced a calling at the age of eight to go into medicine. It wasn’t a proclamation from above but an announcement made by his feisty, British grandmother that he would be a doctor.

Bill never questioned his grandmother’s words; it always felt like the right vocational path for him. In 1955, he completed his M.D., a member of the second graduating class of the newly-formed medical school at the University of British Columbia, followed by an internship at the University of Western Ontario.

Early in his career, Dr. Arnold ventured to Prince Rupert where he was a general practitioner. At the time, the area’s isolation provided the young physician with invaluable work experiences doing surgery, anesthesiology and delivering close to 100 babies annually.

Dr. Bill Arnold • Linda Watts photo nurse and family friend, Myrtle Ostrum, organized his Prince Rupert clinics.

Within months of coming home to Canada, Bill met a patient who changed the course of his career: a child with spina bifida -- a neural tube defect where the incomplete development of the nervous system and spinal cord causes severe life-threatening complications.

The case intrigued Bill. Unlike his first encounter with the condition, a baby he delivered in Prince Rupert and tried to get treatment, this patient had received coordinated medical care and the insertion of a shunt to manage hydrocephalus (the accumulation of water on the brain that occurs in over 80 percent of those with spina bifida).

But after eight exciting years in the north, Bill and his wife, Florence (his high school sweetheart), packed up their family and headed for New York City. He was keen to study pediatric pathology; the only place that offered the program was Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in the “Big Apple”.

Bill’s chance to study in New York almost slipped through his fingers. His decision to go to the U.S. as a landed immigrant and not on a student’s visa had an unforeseen consequence: the American army thought he’d make a fine doctor in the Vietnam War. The recruitment process came to a halt only when they learned that the physician was the father of four young children.

Before long, the insightful physician established the province’s -- and most likely Canada’s -- first multidisciplinary clinic for spina bifida at B.C. Children’s Hospital. Now patients received comprehensive care from him as well as a neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon, urologist, nurse, physiotherapist and occupational therapist.

In 1969, Dr. Arnold returned to Vancouver where he began a general pediatric consulting practice at B.C. Children’s Hospital and, several weeks a year, at the Prince Rupert General Hospital. Registered

“We knew each other when we were married to different partners and worked together for over 20 years in Prince Rupert, so we continued our friendship here,” said Bill. They’ve now been married for over 15 years and they have between them 5 children, 12 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. continued next page

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To further enhance his knowledge of the condition, Bill travelled to respected clinics internationally and joined kindred professionals in the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida. In the years to come, Dr. Arnold would chair the first Canadian meeting of the organization in Vancouver.

After about 38 years of practicing medicine, however, Bill decided to hang up his stethoscope and retired with Florence to Qualicum Beach. Sadly, within a year of their arrival, his wife passed away.

As fate would have it, Myrtle Ostrum had also retired to Qualicum Beach. She moved to the island in 1987 after the death of her husband and 49 years of living in Prince Rupert.

continued from previous page Retirement for the couple hasn’t simply been about pursuing favourite activities: badminton, squash and tennis, for Bill; the Qualicum Weavers’ and Spinners’ Guild, for Myrtle. Volunteer work and giving back to the community has been an integral part of their lives.

Their volunteer efforts extended to Guatemala soon after meeting neighbour, Dr. Jill Sampson, the founder of Poco-a-Poco Service Society -- a non-profit organization devoted to improving health care for the underprivileged in Central America.

Because Guatemala has one of the highest international prevalence rates of spina bifida, Sampson asked the Arnolds to join her on one of her many medical expeditions to the country.

Bill has played a pivotal role promoting awareness among Guatemalan physicians of the benefits of caring for the spina bifida population and the methods for preventing future birth defects.

Research has clearly shown that women who take folic acid vitamin supplements daily at least three months prior to and during pregnancy, reduce the risk of delivering a child with neural tube defects by up to 75 per cent.

Dr. Arnold was also instrumental in establishing Guatemala’s first multidisciplinary clinic, similar to the one he created in Vancouver.

“It was very satisfying to see a complete change in their medical management of spina bifida,” said Bill.

Linda Watts is a registered dietitian. Email questions to linda@ foodtalkwatts.com

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Echinops rito, a small Globe Thistle is not an invasive weed like its cousins. With pretty, spherical shaped, bright blue or white flowers from mid-summer to early fall, it does well in dry areas with poor soil.

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your beds, and some offer up a beautiful show of long blooming flowers, even in winter months. Following are more detailed descriptions of my top five picks for tough areas. Most come in a variety of colours you can choose and arrange however you like.

A: Anyone looking to improve the appearance of areas with hard to grow conditions would be wise to consider the wide range of perennials available, over fifteen hundred just for our region. Three hundred and fifty of these originate from Zone 3 (the prairies) and will do well all the way up to and beyond our Zones of 6-7. If you live in the relatively higher elevations, your yard may be Zone 5. Perennials have many advantages. They are almost always a better investment for your money than annuals, since they last longer. They provide predictable variety, colour and texture in

Armeria maritima (Sea Thrift) loves rocky soil, high winds and sea spray. It looks like a little tuft of grass resembling a small Allium with tiny flower balls. Colour choices include pink, rose, lilac, red, and white. In groups, these make a cute addition along a border. (6-12”h. to 4-12”w. depending on variety)

Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) is an extremely rugged perennial that will withstand tough conditions if given fertile soil. This used to only come in purple, but now it’s available in white, orange, yellow, pink, and red as well. Gardeners will recognize it as a common well-known herb. Echinacea will bloom continuously all summer long if deadheaded, though it isn’t necessary.

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Iris siberica, (Siberian Iris) one of most adaptable of the Iris family, this is a beardless one. It prefers some moisture and acidity in the soil while tolerating some shade. Depending on the variety you choose, it comes in violet, blue, purple, or white flowers, some blooming in late spring, others in the fall. On this Iris, the foliage will not fade after flowering which adds texture to your garden through the summer. Eventually, Irises want to be divided which will be fine to do either in the early spring or late fall. (3-4’h., width indefinite) Perovskia atriplicifolia, known as Russian Sage, surprisingly comes from Afghanistan.

It doesn’t have as wide a zone range as some of the others, but does well in our area. This is a full sun perennial with very few pests; even deer don’t like it. Cutting back will encourage new growth and the profuse blooming of lilac-blue flowers from mid-summer to fall. Perovskia won’t need dividing though it will produce a few offsets. For this one, the more fertile the soil, the better the plant will be. (4’h. x 3’w.)

These few perennials, out of the hundreds available, are picked because they do well in our area in a wide range of conditions while growing with the fewest problems.

That said, all of them will benefit from amending your garden beds with good quality compost.

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ISLANDS OF THE SALISH SEA

by Nancy Whelan

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ith Spring in the air we start looking further afield for seasonal activities, so let’s have a look across our waters to the inviting shores of Denman, Hornby, and yes - even Lasqueti Islands.

When the back, the blisters, and the muscles demand a break from the yard, look up, clean up, check the ferry schedules, pack a lunch (or not) and head out to explore and revel in the discoveries around every corner of our closest Gulf Islands. And don’t forget to get out of your car, let the breezes blow through your hair and re-discover the joys of running away to sea.

There are many Gulf Island to choose from, but I chose these three because they are close and visible, and their mystery, their sirens’ song, drifts through the sunlight or the mists to invite our presence and exploration.

Looking across the waters of Baynes Sound we see the long, low profile of Denman Island, reached by a small car ferry from Buckley Bay, just a short drive up-island from Fanny Bay. To reach the higher island beyond, Hornby Island, another ferry from Denman takes you there, across Lambert Channel. The drive across Denman Island

Hornby Island - Nancy Whelan photo to the site of the Hornby Island ferry is a delight in itself as you leave the ‘big’ Island bustle behind and drive the quieter country road - through the Denman town centre, past peaceful farmlands now welcoming spring, and along the East Road waterfront strewn with unique homes old and new. Across the channel, a bit more remote, and a little more rugged, Hornby Island beckons with its own special ambiance.

Early spring is one of the best times to visit and enjoy these islands; certainly for their own charms, but also because the high tourist season has not yet arrived. The fields, the forests, and the gardens are green and fresh - and almost of equal importance, the ferries still have room for your vehicle! To do either of the islands justice, try to devote at least a full day to each one.

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THROUGH THE SEASONS - CONTINUED of information and make it easier to find what you want to see.

For those looking for outdoor activity, both islands offer parks and hiking trails and beach exploration.

On Denman Island, Fillongley Provincial Park offers picnic and campsites, hiking, and beach combing. I well remember our long ago, very first visit there, when we collected a nice small pile of oysters at low tide, built a little campfire, and when my husband found an old bedspring hiding in the woods, used it as a grill to BBQ the oysters in their shells. A coastal feast! A hike through - and up! - through Boyle Provincial Park at Denman’s southern tip will give you the unusual thrill of looking down on a lighthouse - the Chrome Island Light Station.

Hornby Island is blessed with three provincial parks: Mt. Geoffrey which lets you climb the island’s prominent hump; Tribune Bay with its fields and expanse of baysurrounded sand beach (water cool in spring, but perfect for swimming in summer); Helliwell Park with cliff top trails, intriguing sandstone rock formations, a Garry Oak forest, and an outlook over little Flora Island.

For plant lovers, this last park is a bonanza. By some climatical or situational twist, the native wild flowers in this park bloom long before those on Vancouver Island.

The only way to take some flowers home is with your camera or paintbrush, for both the sparse soil and the

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flowers are fragile and should be treated with care. It also pays to be careful before you sit down. I once caught up with my photographing, ground-lying husband, busy behind a bush, pulling tiny cactus spines from his nether regions!

Both of these islands offer plenty of other delights including shops, bakeries, artists’ studios, a general store, a rather famous Free Store, plant nurseries, book stores, restaurants, and accommodations. Whether you’re a rose-growing fan or not, Hornby’s Old Rose Garden and nursery is a stroll for the senses.

Lasqueti Island revels in its remoteness and self-reliance.

It is serviced by a 60 passenger-only ferry from French Creek marina. There is an island taxi to get you from its ferry landing at False Bay to your destination - if you have one picked out. The island’s roads are unpaved, there are no public campgrounds and it’s off the grid - i.e., unserviced by BC Hydro - island electricity is generated by other means if it’s required. This island may be one more suited to hardy hikers or bicyclists, and certainly for those with a keen sense of adventure. There are some accommodations on the island and its website is a good place to start, if you’re interested.

And there is much of interest here - its history, its hidden coves and beaches, its artists, Farmers’ Market, and its own special way of dealing with the world.

So go ahead - pick an island or two to broaden your horizons this spring. ~

GROWING HOPE

FOOD SECURITY IN THE REGIONAL DISTRICT OF NANAIMO

by Lisa Verbicky

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hen I arrive at Nanoose Edibles Farm, snow is gusting through the black branches of the orchard trees, and I see only a few moving silhouettes across a field, hunched, fending off the barrage. The image of a nuclear winter crosses my mind, or Siberia, desolate, baron, starved, crawling with desperate marauders.

Not exactly the spring day of skipping through bedding plants and naming chickens I had envisioned.

Hard work, struggle, and hope lie here under the snow. Compost for sustenance that if left unattended leaves us humans, us islanders out in the cold in the event of a major global economic or environmental disaster. Let’s face it couponing for earthquake supplies is not much of a backup plan. There’s only so much loot and not all of us have a secret lair to lock up our stores out of the reach of less prepared villagers. Every man, woman and child for themselves may work in the short-term, but community support for local agriculture is vital to providing a more on-going self-sufficient, stable, and accessible food supply for all who live here.

This is part of the vision by Barbara Ebell, 80, who owns Nanoose Edibles with her husband Lorne. She greets me in the farm’s office, a lovely, glass-fronted gazebo over-looking their 23 acre parcel, piled high with paperwork, and books like “How to Raise Chickens”. Ebell and her husband, Lorne started the farm 25 years ago. They both had agricultural backgrounds, she in

Barbara Ebell at Nanoose Edibles “Yes, our greens are hand-picked.” agricultural policy, and he with a pHD in plant physiology and tropical agriculture.

Both came from farming roots. But, it was their experiences living in the developing world that eventually sold them on the idea of starting their own farm here in midVancouver Island.

“We knew from our experiences in other countries that we could eat perfectly well from the farmer,” says Ebell.

In Brazil, they saw how farming was a highly respected occupation. In Africa, they marveled at the savvy of women who grew food for market to pay for their children’s education. They saw how Cuban farmers feed 11 million Cubans and thousands of tourists a year.

“Whole regions were being fed by farming.

So, we went for it.”

Today, they grow all variety of vegetables including root, five varieties of beans including Fava and Soy, peas, strawberries, raspberries and blueberries, apples, pears, and plums, onions, shallots, and their very popular garlic and mixed greens. They also maintain a flock of over 100 heritage laying hens. They sell to restaurants and health food stores, as well as off the farm through their produce market and community supported agriculture veggie box program.

Yet, after all this time and investment Ebell still calls the decision a bit naive.

“Don’t get me wrong, we love what we do.

We know the value in it. We love the people we work with, our apprentices, our customers.”

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COURTENAY SKIPSEY

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f you work really hard at something, you can accomplish whatever you set your mind to,” says Courtenay (Hockin) Skipsey (BES, QBMS, KSS’06). She has worked hard to open doors for herself, and after an extraordinary experience doing volunteer work with children in Peru, she is now working hard to open them for others. “Turns out there’s a great big world out there filled with wonderful things, who knew?”

Courtenay grew up in Bowser without many of the advantages enjoyed by her peers. She knew from a very early age that if she wanted her future to be markedly different than her present, she needed to work hard.

She had after-school and summer jobs, graduated from high school a semester early, and moved to Victoria virtually the next day. “I worked as a deli girl, photo clerk, waitress, and in sales at clothing stores.”

The entire time though, she kept alive her dream to get her real estate license. “I started as an assistant for JONESco Real Estate Inc. and simultaneously worked on my license. I’m currently a Buyer’s Agent. I learn so much every day, and I’m privileged to meet a wide variety of people. The reality of something is a lot different than when you’re just thinking about it. I work all the time, every day of the week, but the flexibility allows me the freedom to do other things too.”

First and foremost for Courtenay is spending time with her family: her husband Bill, her Aunt and her two dogs adopted rescue dogs, Rex and Belle. ”There I was, in our little sub-division, in my own little world and then I have this totally eye-opening experience.”

Knowing that her Aunt had been to Peru, and in order to cheer her up during an illness, Courtenay suggested they travel there. “I wasn’t sure what I was getting into, but I wasn’t going to back out. We volunteered with Peru Luz de Esperanza. I taught English and Photography to children 8-14 years old. I fell in love with the kids, and I fell in love with teaching. Turns out I’m good at it. Who’d have thought? I’m currently assisting in establishing a non-profit Canadian charity to aid in the education of underprivileged Peruvian children.”

Courtenay credits two people with being huge influences in her life. “I have a wonderful, understanding, encouraging husband who has supported my goals, dreams and my exploration of new ideas.

My Aunt has taught me to live life outside the box, or at least poke my head out occasionally. She reminds me to take note of the little things, that life is full of color and to see beyond just black and white. “ Courtenay Skipsey submitted photo

Through hard work, focus and determination --“I’m actually driven”— Courtenay realized her first set of dreams—to get married, buy a house and get her real estate license. “Now I have new dreams: setting up the charitable organization and returning to Peru regularly. It’s all about the children. I have to figure out how to maintain my own corner here and – now that my world has expanded in awesome ways – make the rest happen too. I’m not sure how to do that yet, but I’m working on it. ~

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ECHO Players’ production of Brian Friel’s Dancing at Lughnasa creates an exquisite snapshot of a family caught for a moment in time.

keep the sisters from being stereotypes.

Reading character sketches, it would be so easy to say Kate is the decorous, bossy one. Or Maggie is the earthy one. Or Rose is the simple one. But the audience sees that these women are so much more than pat descriptions.

An adult Michael narrates the story as he remembers the summer from his childhood. Born to an unmarried mother, he lived with her and her four sisters — also all unmarried — on the family homestead in County Donegal.

It’s there in the way Vicki Barta, as Kate, can’t help but smile when she sees young lovers Christine and Gerry dance, even if she disapproves. Or Kelly Barnum, as Maggie, warning a forward-thinking sister half seriously, half comically, “Today it’s lipstick, tomorrow it will be the gin bottle.”

Though they clearly live in poverty — sister Maggie speaks of stretching three eggs among eight people for “tea,” or dinner — the family is full of affection for one another, including the most recent addition to the household. That’s brother Jack, a Catholic missionary to Uganda who has returned to Ireland under somewhat mysterious circumstances after 25 years abroad.

To watch the women dance (choreography is by ECHO newcomer, Lynne Rose) is to see their characters expressed physically: Melody Barta, as Rose, dancing with childlike glee; Vicki Barta’s Kate, a bit aloof with properly precise steps; an internal intensity from Shaleigh Spence who always keeps the

What’s so particularly lovely about this production is how director, Sue Murguly uses the text and the stage to

audience aware that Agnes’ still waters run deep.

Althea Rose as Michael’s mother Christine, radiates hope in her smile, even as her eyes knowingly flash skepticism when Michael’s dad, cheerful rogue Gerry (Geoffrey Moddle, effortlessly charming) says he wants to settle down with her.

Alistair McVey brings a twinkle to befuddled Jack and, as Michael, Don Harper tells his family’s story with sincerity and a simple directness free of false sentimentality. As he moves around the periphery of a simple cottage kitchen (beautifully designed

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DENIAL IN THE LEFT HEMISPHERE

By Joanne Sales

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id you know that it takes more than thirty visual centres in the brain to work harmoniously in order for us to see? But even with all centres working seamlessly, none of us sees the whole picture. Our brains are constantly filtering out data that we don’t want to see - information that would challenge our worldview and/ or drive us crazy.

I’ve been staying up too late at night reading books on the mysteries of the human brain, and it has left me in a strange place. I’m stuck with such amazement that I am able to type on a keyboard and swallow at the same time, and that my brain can generate words that your brain can then make sense of, that I’m having a hard time moving beyond that amazement to think of anything of significance to say!

The subject of the brain is mysterious enough, and my personal brain is old enough, that as I read and reread the same chapters, they continue to present new news and to unveil new mysteries. I have been particularly intrigued by the seventh chapter of “Phantoms of the Brain,” written by one of the world’s foremost brain researchers, V.S. Ramachandran, M.D, PH.D. Ramachandran is discussing cases of paralyzed stroke patients who completely deny that they are paralyzed. We’re not talking about positive thinking here, but total denial of their inability to move an arm or leg. While the paralyzed arm lays limp on the bed, a patient will tell the doctor “I’m moving my arm right now, can’t you see?” or that that lifeless arm belongs to my brother, or those medical students keep putting a cadaver arm in my bed – because “My arm is working just fine.” These people can carry on icoherent conversations, but totally deny their paralysis. This condition of denial, known as anosognosia, usually goes away after a couple continued next page

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weeks, along with the memory that they ever denied their paralysis. (Denial of denial.)

others saying, “But wait! Look! These scientific papers prove otherwise.”

OK, so we have proof that humans are frequently in denial.

That is not news. But what is so fascinating is this denial of paralysis only happens to those who suffer a stroke in the RIGHT hemisphere. Those who suffer a LEFT hemisphere stroke do not deny their paralysis. Why?

We’re watching the right and left brain in heated debate – an external enactment of our own internal drama.

The left hemisphere of our brain is the realm of language, numbers, facts and plans. The right hemisphere is the realm of metaphor, inspiration, creativity, music and intuition. Modern technology is allowing scientists to discover more about the unique roles of these two hemispheres.

(Beware - The left/ right terminology can get confusing. Each hemisphere controls the opposite side of the body. Also, the “Right” and “Left” in politics does not appear to correspond. The quotes below are from Ramachandran.)

Ramachandran says of the LEFT Hemisphere: “…The LEFT hemisphere attempts to preserve a coherent worldview at all costs, and, to do that well, it has to sometimes shut out information that is potentially ‘threatening’ to the stability of self… As a result, we see the subtle forms of denial that we all engage in, as well as the vehement protests of denial patients.” ** (No doctor, my arm is NOT paralyzed.)

To restate: “The LEFT hemisphere’s job is to create a belief system or model and to fold new experiences into that belief system. If confronted with some new information that doesn’t fit the model, it relies on Freudian defense mechanisms to deny, repress or confabulate – anything to preserve the status quo.” *

Obviously, we need both sides of our brains. We need the structure of a cohesive worldview in order to maintain a stable, functioning society and carry out the tasks of our lives (the job of the left brain).

But without the creative, insightful challenges of the right brain, we run the risk of being a society in denial, racing down the road towards disaster.

The left hemisphere tends to be the bully, and that’s our current danger. We rely more and more on single sources of information, with dissenting voices silenced by corporate control of media and science, sound bite news, and limitation of free speech. We’ve practically removed arts and music from our children’s curriculum – saying it is unnecessary. (Although Nature doesn’t agree!)

This self-deception is dangerous. If we don’t listen to the voice of the right brain challenging our comfortable worldview, we’re like the paralyzed stroke victim who blissfully thinks he’s moving around just fine. We can’t create a just, compassionate, sustainable society if we stand in adamant denial of our own “paralysis.”

This wisdom starts at home, finding balance within our own brain.

We tend to be off balance towards one hemisphere or another.

Fortunately, the other half of our brain’s intelligence is still there - if we have the courage to listen. ~ Joanne Sales is an organic blueberry farmer living in Coombs. joanne@glasswing.com.

About the RIGHT hemisphere. It’s job is to challenge the status quo, to ask questions, present new visions, to play “Devil’s Advocate.” It’s creative, spiritual, intuitive, holistic. While monitoring the left hemisphere, if presented with too many inconsistencies, the Right hemisphere will force a major overhaul - a paradigm shift.

But what if the right brain is damaged? Then there is no voice challenging the left brain’s continuous denial strategies and desperate attempts to always “cling to the way things were.”

So, right hemisphere stroke victim Fred will tell the doctor that he is as he always was and is doing just fine - a normal man with two functioning arms. He can be in such extreme denial only because he is no longer receiving the contrary visual feedback from the right brain that would tell him that he is paralyzed and in a wheelchair.

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To help us get a grip on the hemispheres, Ramachandran admittedly oversimplifies: “the right hemisphere is a left-wing revolutionary that generates paradigm shifts, whereas the left hemisphere is a die-hard conservative that clings to the status quo.”

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So half of our cerebral cortex wants to return to the way things were, and other half wordlessly arguing, “Things were never the way that you think they were – and besides, we can’t.” In society, we have those saying, “Let’s just stay the course,” and others arguing, “But that course is creating devastation and suffering!”

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Next month I will discuss Hepatitis B.

continued from page 17 distribution channels of larger stores to reach consumers with their local product and message of sustainable, healthy food has been tough.

“At the time we were considering starting the farm, the Ministry of Agriculture was planning to make BC a primary model for agriculture similar to New Zealand. New Zealand moved forward and developed an strong agricultural nation. We just sort of stood still. Not to say that things haven’t happened, but, we are still missing a vision for agriculture on all levels of government.”

The BC Liberal government agricultural strategy recently announced projections of a $3.5 billion increase in agricultural output over the next five years. However, with a focus on specialty items, and large scale exports to Asia, how much of that will support smaller and mid-sized farms and domestic food security remains to be seen.

Today, Ebell sits on the Agricultural Advisory Committee for the Regional District of Nanaimo’s new Agricultural Area Plan (AAP) process, launched in March.

The AAP arose as a priority to communities during various Official Community Plan updates within the region, and is aimed at supporting, preserving and enhancing viable agriculture and food products in the Nanaimo Region, which is home to 18% of the island’s population.

It’s a step in the right direction for the region, says Ebell.

“It can’t be logging anymore, it can’t be more golf courses. Local food production could and should be a banner for the Nanaimo region, especially with most of our

agricultural land ideally located to our city and town centres.”

According to a preliminary report by consultants on the AAP project, the region’s moderate coastal climate offers excellent to good soil depending on the location, for growing a variety of foods. However, only 30% of land set aside for agricultural activity is actually being farmed, likely due to increasing transportation costs, labor shortages, few processing plants, a lack of year-round sales venues, as well as broader concerns over climate change and the protection of our shallow aquifers from the impacts of agricultural activity.

“There’s a huge need to increase regional capacity,” says Crystal Dennison, with Nanaimo Food Share, an organization that aims to make healthy local food available to persons in need, individual households, and communities.

“There has been a huge shift away from local food consumption towards the global market where buyers can get lower prices and the variety they want year-round.”

Currently, many small scale farmers struggle to receive fair price for their produce, says Dennison.

“Unfortunately, consumers tend to shop solely with cost in mind and will compromise accessing healthy local food and purchase cheap import food. How can we turn consumer heads? Without consistent sales venues, price matching and variety is not easy.”

Although she is all for the boom in farmers’ markets, in this time crunched world, Dennison says we need to do more to make local food available to consumers.

“Farm gate sales are a great way to access fresh local food, she says, however, most people don’t seem to have the time to shop several different places to get what they need. Times have changed. We’ve got two people in a household commuting, running after kids, and busy single parent families.

Growing a garden or sourcing local food is taking a back seat to our busy lives. I think we need to start with a shift in the value we place on the food we consume,” she says.

Nanaimo Food Share has been working to do just that, facilitating educational programs that strengthen sustainable community food systems such as training in agri-foods, Farm 2 School Programs, Seedy Sundays, Community Gardens, and programs for cooking and eating healthy, many of which target youth. Most recently, they have also undertaken a small research project to gather information from area farmers on their marketing and distribution practices, in hopes of bridging the gap between farmer and consumer.

According to the RDN preliminary report on local agriculture, the median age for farmers in BC is 55.

Many of these farmers are going to want to retire soon, during a time when agricultural land is being eaten by development, says Dennison. Case in point, she says, is the student housing slated to be built on the city of Nanaimo’s last 5 acre parcel of farm-able land.

“I’m not surprised that land ends up getting developed. We keep hearing about how hard it is to make a decent living as a farmer; the incentive to develop it for agricultural is just not there. We need to continue to inspire young would-be farmers and provide them continued on page 27

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MEET THE HONOUR STUDENTS OF KWALIKUM SECONDARY SCHOOL Over the next several months, we will introduce the Grade 12 Kwalikum Secondary students who are currently completing their achievement requirements for induction into the Qualicum Beach Honours Society. “The Directors of the Society believe that our community benefits when our youth strive for excellence.” To find out how you can support their endeavours, please contact KSS Principal, Jesse Witte at (250) 752-5651.

MARISSA PENNEY Ever since my dad was in the hospital, it has furthered my desire to become a doctor. When I look back and think about how close I came to being fatherless, I now aspire to become one of those people that helped save his life. “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go” - Dr. Seuss HANNAH DUDEK High school has been a good experience and has prepared me for the next steps in my life. As of now I am uncertain of what exactly I want to pursue in life, however, I have many options. I first plan to work and travel, gaining knowledge and interests, and then go back to school. I am certain that once I have seen more places and experienced more things, I will be confident in what I am meant to become in life.

ADAM SIMPSON Throughout my years at KSS, I have always strived for success while making sure to make the most of my time. Participating in as many sports as possible while maintaining an A average throughout, made high school an extremely enjoyable time. That being said I look forward to moving on to ‘bigger and better things’. I plan on attending VIU in the following year in hopes of attaining a degree in journalism. My ultimate goal is to find a job that will allow me to travel, and take in all that this world

has to offer. “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed.”

Richard Brinsley Sheridan JUSTIN DE ROOY I am Warrant Officer Justin De Rooy Squadron Commander of the 893rd Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Beaufort. My post-secondary plans are to apply for the Canadian Armed Forces officer training program and become a heavy cargo pilot. I hope to complete my post-secondary schooling at the University of Western Ontario’s commercial pilot program. Afterwards I will spend the next decade doing my part and serving our country as a military officer.

ALLISON MACKAY My passion lies in the creation of media, whether it be short films, abstract art and photography, or advertisements.

Kwalikum Secondary School has done so much to help me follow artistic pursuits during my years of attendance; the Fine Arts Society has been extremely supportive and generous, and the in-depth arts courses offered within the school have been extremely helpful and the teachers welcoming. I hope to attend Emily Carr University of Art and Design in the fall, and I thank KSS with everything I have for giving me the inspiration and drive to continue with my studies.

SAMANTHA RINTOUL My time at KSS has been amazing. I have learned so many things and met many more fantastic people. I will remember that fondly in whatever comes next. I hope to enter the child studies program at Mount Royal University in Calgary where I also plan to study French and psychology.

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continued from page 25 with the tools and skills needed to grow and be sustainable..”

There is hope on several hillsides.

For one, smaller and medium-sized farms are looking more closely at the co-operative model as a means of managing costs, distribution and marketing. Something the Ebell’s are considering.

Secondly, “Growing Opportunities” Community Farm Project, out of the Duncan area, is looking at bringing training in larger-scale farming to our region in the very near future. Offering hands on training for all ages and abilities in everything from seeding and harvesting, to running a tractor, tiller, or drip line irrigation, the program has been operating successfully for the past three years on a two-acre parcel of Duncan’s Providence Farm and is currently looking at three locations within the RDN to expand, including at the Ebell’s farm.

“We have space for anyone who might want to expand beyond backyard gardening into community farming,” says the project’s manager, Craig Evans, who also works with persons with disabilities as a therapeutic gardener.

All volunteers walk away with not only the skills to cultivate a larger piece of land, but, a share in the bounty. Everything that isn’t taken home or canned by workers and volunteers is then sold at local markets.

“We are at great risk of loosing these skills with the last generation”, says Evans, who sits on the board of NSF, as well as the new RDN agricultural planning committee.

“We save land for public parks. We have to do the same with agricultural land,” he says. “We need to decide where it is going to be, how it is going to be developed. If we don’t put it into the same realm as we do, say our recreational areas, it will vanish, and we will loose our ability to take care of ourselves.”

Land is just too expensive for the average person to buy and farm, but there a number of ways communities can build agricultural production by working with current land owners, by purchasing land in trust, or by raising funds, says Evans.

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“Not everyone wants to be a farmer, but, we can’t have a culture without them. If a few people out of a hundred come away and think, “Hey, this is great!”, that we’ve made a step up,” says Evans. “Farming in essence is about building hope, anticipating the future.”

As for Barbara Ebell, she says her greatest hope for would-be farmers is prosperity.

Look for locally grown. If it’s not there, ask, “Why not?”

For more information on Nanoose Edibles Farm, come out for their Open House, on Easter Monday, April 9th, from 10 am to 3 p.m., at 1960A Stewart Rd., Tel: 250-4682332. Visit www.rdn.bc.ca for more information on the RDN Agricultural Area Plan. To learn more about Nanaimo Food Share Programs, visit www.nanaimofoodshare. ca. And to get out on the farm or to donate farm-able land, email Craig Evans at growingopportunities@gmail.com.

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n February 1st a small local building opened its doors to a big world of possibilities. In truth, the unspectacular church annex building on Coombs Fairgrounds looks exactly like hundreds of its kind across Canada, but in this instance the hopes it contains mark it as special.

Because if all goes according to plan, here, in this room, musical magic will be created.

Sharon Tomczyk and Shelley Beeston have launched the previously neglected, intimate space as The Soundgarden, a multi-purpose venue and rendezvous for local musicians of all ages. Yet while there are express intentions for it, the two driven women behind the venue view their new venture as one that will organically evolve according to the needs and input of the community. To this end, The Soundgarden holds seemingly unlimited promise and potential.

Curious as to how and why the project was conceived, and where it goes from here, I spoke with Tomczyk and Beeston a few days before their March 10 launch party. They were knee-deep in preparations and final touches for the big night, but kindly took a break to explain all.

“I’d been in a band for a few years,” began published author Tomczyk, referring to her blues-rock outfit, Counting Time, “and noticed that our community is rich in musicians, but we don’t have a lot of areas to connect, to get those musicians together to play and get to know each other. There are jams at local bars and a few coffeehouses, but there wasn’t a specific place for people to jam together and learn from each other.

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People would come over to my house all the time to play, but it wasn’t always available.

Secondly, as a band we needed practice space, and there wasn’t any available in the community that was affordable. So I was inspired to create a place! I just started talking to people, asking them what they needed, and did quite a bit of research before I approached Shelley, who had actually been thinking about the same thing!”

A full-time music professional, vocal coach and powerhouse singer with popular covers bands Baby Jane and The Femme Fatales, Beeston picks up the story. “I came over from Vancouver and was teaching in all the towns – Courtenay, Port Alberni, Nanaimo, Parksville, and in Coombs – and was running around like a crazy person, wanting to teach full-time, and trying to figure out what the Island was all about in terms of connecting with musical talent. My motivation at that point was to open up a teaching space that also was big enough to

be a small venue - a place for my students to showcase, collaborate and come together - and to help young artists to get on their feet. So that had been on my mind for quite a bit. I hadn’t decided where I wanted to do that, but then when Sharon, who had been my student for about a year-and-a-half, brought it up with me, I thought there are a lot of musicians in this area specifically – Parksville, Qualicum, Coombs and Errington – musicians that aren’t necessarily getting the attention they need, as there are not enough venues to showcase their talents, especially musicians that are underage, because a lot of the venues are bars. So this all kind of landed in our laps.”

Finding an idle building, in an ideal location, just waiting to be transformed into a music venue, is not exactly an everyday occurrence, but Tomczyk and Beeston found continued next page

continued from page 28 exactly the right place with a little help from the community.

“The story of the building is actually quite neat,” Tomczyk says. “I’d looked at another space, but the location wasn’t great, so I put it out to this community group called A.C.E.S. – Arrowsmith Community Enhancement Society – and about three months later I got a phone call saying they thought they’d found me a space. We came down to the Coombs Fairgrounds to this church annex building that had basically been left, not used for anything except storage for a number of years. It was in pretty rough shape, but we thought maybe, with a coat of paint and a little TLC, that it would work. At the same time the Coombs Fairgrounds Committee had hired, or got access to, a fisheries unemployment group.

They go through a six-month EI program working with a non-profit; they were working on the grounds, and the Agricultural Board suggested they do some painting for us. Basically they ended up renovating the space from top-to-bottom. They ripped the walls out, reinsulated, painted every surface; we got new floors, new lighting and wiring. In fact, we got a brand new building!

We had a group of five people working in here for a month and anything we needed, including lots of little touches, they went out of their way to do for us. Now we have this beautiful space for the community.”

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In over thirty-five years of gig-going I have experienced just about every kind of concert experience it is possible to imagine. From performances by friends in my living room to over-the-top presentations by global megastars in 95,000-capacity stadiums, I’ve done the lot, but there is nothing to match the intimacy of a place like The Soundgarden.

“It’s a small venue, about thirty-five seats,” Tomczyk continues, “so it would be a perfect venue for a house concert-style performance, an acoustic show. We can accommodate a less acoustic show, but I think ideally something quieter would fit volume-wise. We are open to any band or performer that wants to come and set something up, and we have access to other buildings on the fairground property if necessary.”

As already indicated, one laudable aspect of the intended uses of The Soundgarden is its inclusivity, especially ensuring that musically-inclined youth in the community have somewhere to perform, rehearse, learn and interact with likeminded individuals and potential mentors.

“For our jams and open mic’s we welcome all ages,” Beeston says. “Sharon and I have spoken about getting involved in some way with the youth programme.”

“Yes, we are probably going to be participating in some way in National Youth Week (May 1-7), doing a youth jam or something like that,” Tomczyk confirms.

“We have been asked to do something, but we don’t know what it will be yet. We’ve had some youths come forward, wanting to do some concerts, like a young rapper who came in, interested in doing a rap concert with his friends. That’s the kind of thing we want to have happening in this space, for it to be available to all ages, and reach needs that maybe aren’t being met in the community by other spaces.”

The Soundgarden is great news for the musical community of the region and, unsurprisingly, has been warmly welcomed as a much-needed facility. I spoke to Tomczyk again less than 48 hours after the official venue launch, and she was ecstatic how everything is starting to take shape.

“The launch party was amazing!” she gushed. “It went perfectly. We had a full house of enthusiastic guests throughout the event and had a ton of positive feedback. We really couldn’t be happier with how things are going!”

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he Bowser Elementary School PAC is once again hosting its biggest event of the year. SpringFest promises to be engaging and exciting entertainment showcasing the talents of Bowser Elementary’s young performers and artists. For the first time this year the event will also feature a circus/ comedy/juggling pre-show and roving entertainment courtesy of Jake West, who will also serve as MC. Also on the “ticket” is the annual Silent Auction and Spring Picnic. EVERYONE WELCOME. $5 ticket price includes admission and picnic feast.

Be sure to mark Friday April 27 on your calendars! More details will be available on the Bowser Elementary School Parent Advisory Council Facebook page and on their blog at www.bowserpac.blogspot. com. For more information contact Cara at (250) 951-4865.

he year’s greatest deal for local food and wine lovers is fast approaching! The tenth Qualicum Beach Rotary Wine Festival is set for Saturday, April 21st, from 7 to 9pm, at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

wo visitors from the Coombs 4H Club presented us with a card of thanks for the donation we made to them.

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Wine education seminar given by industry expert. Safe ride home program provided by Island Chauffeur. Tickets ($30) are available at local Mulberry Bush Bookstores, the Medicine Centre, or any Rotarian. For information call 250-752-8345.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Hubba hubba! It’s your turn to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. The Sun in your own sign now will attract people and favourable circumstances to you. Make the most of this! Demand the advantage. Ask for what you want. Meanwhile, continue to work hard.

Many of you are improving your health through changes in diet or exercise. Perhaps we’ll be looking at the new you by the end of this year?

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Every year, this is your time to work behind the scenes and ponder profundity. With your birthday just one month away, this is the ideal time for you to plan or strategize what you want your new year to be all about. Are you pleased with last year? How do you want things to be different? With Jupiter in your sign for the next several months, you can expect favourable conditions and pleasant surprises. Then later this year and into next year, you will boost your income!

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You’ll love the next six weeks because by nature, you’re curious and social plus you like to be out there in the thick of it. This is very popular month! Get out and schmooze. Accept all invitations. Join groups, gatherings, clubs and associations. You’ll find it beneficial to share your hopes for the future with others because their feedback will help you. (Almost guaranteed.) You might need to touch base with a good friend to talk about the insanity or conflict and chaos that is going on at home.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) The Sun is now at high noon in your chart acting like a spotlight on you.

This is why people notice you more than usual, in particular bosses, parents, teachers, VIPs and the police. Fortunately, this is great lighting for you, which is why you’ll be perceived as being unusually talented, capable, industrious or clever.

This is why others will ask you to take on increased responsibilities. Just say yes. You can do the job.

Furthermore, your ability to be assertive (surely you have noticed) will no doubt serve you well.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It looks like you’re going to stay intensely focused this month. (Get ready, world.)

Naturally, this gives you a greater drive for selfimprovement and for improving your surroundings, especially dealing with shared property, other people’s resources and anything you own jointly with someone.

You want to clear up the mess! However, this same energy will also make you sexually passionate. (Woowoo!) And with fiery Mars still in your sign until the summer, you are all systems go!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The Sun is our source of energy, and this month the Sun is as far from your sign as it gets, which is why you’ll need more sleep.

(Your sign is funny when it comes to sleep. Your sleep patterns are all over the map.) Just remember to get more rest. You might feel easily confrontational with partners, and close friends as well. Instead of being annoyed with them, be the change that you want to see in them. If you want them to be loving and flirtatious, be loving and flirtatious! (Get it?) Got it.

(Good.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) You want to work! (You might as well make the most of this urge because it comes only once a year.) Act on this by giving yourself the right tools to do a bang-up job. Buy cleaning equipment, paint, file folders, hangers, shelving, closet organizers or whatever you need to de-clutter where you live and work. Give yourself a feeling that you’re more in control of your life and on top of your scene. By the way, many of you want to maximize your health as well. Focus on a healthier diet and doing more exercise.

fun and play (ironically, this includes financial speculation because technically, that’s playing with money), is tops on your menu for the entire month.

Enjoy yourself!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will travel for pleasure and delight in flirtations, vacations, love affairs and romance this month. You’re keen to expand your world. The irony is that coupled with this desire to travel and expand your world you’re also focused on home and family in the next month.

Some of you might travel with family or to see family. Others will do both: travel somewhere and then later enjoy “hiding” at home to do some serious thinking. Some will create a new home in another country or a different location.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You’re busy! You’ve got things to do, people to see, places to go. Interaction with siblings and relatives will increase. So will your involvement with reading and studying. “I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date.” You’ll be doing the White Rabbit thing. You’re eager to inform others about something or enlighten people. That’s why you’ll find yourself talking and writing more than usual. Home decorating projects will also appeal.

Nevertheless, disputes about shared property or inheritances lurk in the wings.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You’re revved up about money and ideas about how to boost your earnings.

Some of you will explore new job possibilities or ways to make money on the side. At a deeper level, you might wonder what your true values in life are.

In other words, what really matters? (We know your Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This month you’ll have shoes matter but, aside from that, what are the top opportunities to flirt, party, play and travel for fun. five things that matter the most?) The more you are You’ll also enjoy arts and crafts, the theatre, movies, aware of what you value, the more you will live your show business and exploring opportunities in the life in a way that makes you happier. (I just made hospitality industry. Playful activities with children that up but I think it’s true.) will also delight. That’s because anything to do with

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Your desire to travel and explore more of the world is heating up. You want to grab more of life! This is why any kind of exploration will please you, be it physical, i.e. through travel or exploring your own city, or mental, i.e. travelling through books and film and learning more about the world. This is a great time to study and read. It’s also a good time to explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. You’ll love meeting people from different backgrounds. “Hola!”

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LIGHTHOUSE SENIORS #152 – Next meeting, Monday, April 2nd – Soup/tea/coffee. Guest speaker, Leslie from TLC Home Care. FMI Call: Shirley at 250-757-2384.

Union Bay Credit Union’s 67TH Anniversary & Annual General Meeting Saturday, April 14TH 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Union Bay Community Hall.

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST, FLEA MARKET, Live Music, Veggies, Poultry & Small Animal Swap, Master Gardeners & Lighthouse Country Business Trade Show: – Sunday, April 8th, 8am-noon. The Bow Horne Bay Fire Department will be cooking up breakfast this morning.

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Lighthouse Soccer 6-9yrs. Lighthouse kids can learn LIGHTHOUSE SPINNERS – Tuesdays 10:30-2:30pm the FUNdamentals of soccer! Join our leader for a morning of soccer action and play, learning the basic in the Community Centre Board Room. New moves and rules of the game. Saturdays 11:00ammembers welcome. FMI Jo 250-757-8402.

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FANNY BAY PARENTS & TOTS Play Group runs Lighthouse Tot Soccer 3-5yrs. What could be more every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30 at the Fanny Bay fun than kicking a soccer ball with your child on a Hall. For children 0-5 years old and a caregiver. sunny spring morning? Children will start to learn Join us for songs, stories, early literacy activities, very basic soccer skills with the emphasis on motor games, gym time, parent resources and a snack.

This is a free event, supported by the Comox Valley development and fun. Parent participation is required.

Lighthouse Community Centre Field Family Services Association and the Fanny Bay Community Association. FMI Call: Evelyn 250-335- Saturday 10:00am-10:45am $34/6 28182 Apr 28-Jun 9.

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Home Alone 9-12yrs. Be Prepared! Learn to manage general safety, fire safety, emergency phone calls, CARPET BOWLING at LCC: Oct - April, 12:45 to strangers and snack ideas for times when you are left 3:15pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Everyone alone at home for brief periods. Bowser Elementary welcome, exercise and fun, come out and meet your School 9:00am-12:00pm $25/1 28179 Saturday Apr 28. neighbours. FMI Call: Layne 250-757-8217.

AA LIGHTKEEPERS: Fridays at 8pm at the Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. FMI Call: 250-937-7182 or 250-7578347.

BRIDGE at LCC Nordin Room – 1:00 – 4:00pm Friday afternoons. FMI Call: Sheila Steele 250757-8307.

Babysitter Certification. Learn valuable, practical information and become a certified babysitter. Be more confident and knowledgeable so you can go out and get your next job. Price includes manual and certificate. Bowser Elementary School 9:00am-4:00pm $42/1. 28178 Saturday May 26.

Aerobics in Lighthouse Country. Get fit, meet friends and have fun with BCPRA Certified Fitness Leader and Aerobics Instructor, Susan Voerman. Each LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY SCRAPBOOKERS – meet class will include cardio, strength, and stretching, and third Saturday monthly at the Lions Den,Qualicum is suitable for all fitness levels. Lighthouse Community Bay, 9:30am - 4:30pm, $10. Door prizes. FMI: Jorgie Centre Wed 9:15-10:15am 28330 Apr 18-Jun 6 $65/8.

250-757-8358 or Shirley 250-757-8384.

HATHA YOGA. Use principles of breath, alignment and space to balance softness and strength in this gently TAOIST TAI CHI Society Classes at LCC and Fanny guided class. This program is suitable for beginners and Bay OAP Hall. FMI Call: Susan 250-757-2097. beyond.

LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS GROUP needs your help. FMI Call: Val Weismiller: 250-757-9667.

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HATA YOGA INSTRUCTORS Instructor: Fiona Mackey Lighthouse Community Hall Tues 9:15-10:30am $74/8. 28178 Apr 17-Jun 5.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN APRIL!

Instructor: Brandy Kosiancic Bowser Elementary School Mon 6:00-7:30pm $80/8 28176 Apr 16-Jun11 Thu 6:00-7:30pm $80/8. 28177 Apr 19-Jun 7.

ALL PROGRAMS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED TO AVOID THE DISAPPOINTMENT OF BEING CANCELLED.

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Please contact Area H RDN programmer, Chrissie Finnie at 250-757-8118 or cfinnie@rdn.bc.ca for detailed program and registration information.

Apr 5 • LA General Meeting Apr 24 • Branch 211 Executive Meeting Apr 26 • LA Executive Meeting

NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS

Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue to Fri 9:00 am - 12 noon

RCL BRANCH # 211 LADIES AUXILIARY – Meets at 2 p.m. the first Thursday of each month (except July/August). We serve our Veterans, Branch and the greater community. If you are interested in joining this group, contact Joyce at joyce. bartram@shaw.ca or by cell at 250-954-9787 or Evelyn wefoot@shaw.ca.

Apr 7 Apr 15 Apr 21 Apr 22

THE PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR - Celebrates 20yrs under the direction of Ann Barber. Presenting: The Creation by Haydn on Sunday, April 1, 2:30pm at Knox United Church, PV. Soloists: Andrea Sicotte Rodall, David Brown and Paul Boughen join with the 55 voice choir. Tickets $15 adults, $12 for seniors and students sold at Mulberry Bush Bookstores and door.

PARKSVILLE WEMBLEY MALL - Book Sale/Flea Market for SPCA, Friday, April 13th, 9 am-7 pm, Saturday, April 14th, 9 am - 4 pm antiques, jewelry, good used books, household items, tools, garden, records and much more.

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Giant Meat Draw (Hams & Turkeys) DBYC Swap Meet ...................................................... Noon Annual Seafood Dinner Ladies Wind-Up Pool Tournament............................. Noon Branch 211 Hosts playoffs

Mixed Pool Ladies Pool Crib Texas Hold’em Mixed Darts

Tuesdays .............................................6:00 pm Wednesdays........................................5:00 pm Wednesdays........................................7:00 pm Thursdays............................................7:00 pm Fridays ................................................7:00 pm

Closed April 6 - Good Friday & Closed Sundays & Mondays

DEEP BAY YACHT CLUB’S 6TH ANNUAL MARINE SWAP – Sunday, April 15th at the Bowser Legion. All water sports related - 25% commission. This event, in it’s 6th year, has been a big draw in the past from the Island boating community with people coming from Port Alberni, Port Renfrew, Campbell River and Gabriola Island. Drop off 9-11 Sale 12-3. FMI Call (250) 757-8438.

THE QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY - Will hold it’s monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 18th , 7pm at the rear of the Legion Hall in Qualicum Beach. Guest speaker, Margaret Mann, returns to speak on Female Domestic Servants and Mill Workers in the 19th Century. All guests welcome.

EAGLECREST, OCEANSIDE’S GARDEN CLUB - Wednesday, April 18th at 7.30pm in Q.B. Civic Centre. Local organic gardener Diane Sharp will focus on “Growing your own Groceries”. Everyone welcome. Info. 250-752-5315. EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB’S - Annual plant sale Saturday, April 21st, 8:30am - 12.30pm at 531 Yambury Road, Qualicum Beach offering perennials, herbs, shrubs, vegetables, garden tools, etc.

THE BOWSER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL is hosting their annual Springfest event on Friday, April 27th. The event includes a Talent Show, Silent Auction and Spring Picnic along with a special entertainment “twist” this year. $5 ticket price includes the picnic feast. Everyone welcome. FMI see their Facebook page and blog or contact Cara at (250) 9514865. For more information, see Inspired by Community on page 32.

St. Stephen’s United Church Qualicum - SPRING TEA AND FASHION SHOW, Sat. April 21 2 to 4 o’clock. Door prizes and Silent Auction. Ticket $15.00 can be purchased at Second Ave. Clearance, My Girlfriend’s Closet or the church office.

More info 752-3758.

SPRING CRAFT FAIR - Sunday, April 29, 2012 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM at UNION BAY COMMUNITY HALL on Highway No. 19. PLUS “SOUPER LUNCHEON” FMI Call Dave at 250-335-2317.

QB LAWN BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL GARAGE SALE, April 14. Something for everyone, incl. crafts and baked goods. Donations for the sale accepted at the Club daily April 9 to 13, or contact 250-752-0621 for pick up.

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PROPERTY FOR RENT/FOR SALE PRIVATE SALE - Great Location.

Supportive Living 50+. Lovely one bedroom patio home in Parksville at Madison Court. Multiple upgrades. New paint, laminate floor, carpeted bedroom, walk-in shower, 3 appliances. Meals are optional. Small pet allowed. 250334-7748 email: power.of.two@hotmail. com 3 LONG –TERM RV SITES @ Bowser Bill’s. $400/$425/$350 - Includes hydro, basic cable, water. One has a great ocean view. (250) 757-8880.

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PICK-UP AND DELIVERY – Tune-ups and repairs to riding lawnmowers and all small engines. Buy and sell used equipment. Call Ron (250) 240-1971 e-mail: ronmorrison100@gmail.com.

DON’S HOME REPAIR – plumbing repairs and installations, complete renovations, no job too small. Call Don @ (250) 757-8757 or cell (250) 9518757.

THE FIX-IT SHOP – Repairs to: Lawn Mowers, Small Engines. Fanny Bay. Call (250) 702-2191.

FOOTCARE – HYGIENE Soaking feet, cutting nails, filing calluses, treating dry skin – fingernails too. Reflexology – 1 hour sessions. Services offered from Nanoose to Union Bay. Please call Vikki @ (250) 757-9244.

ODD JOBS - WILL HAUL. Call Gary (250) 757-9185.

GROUPS/SOCIETIES/CLUBS PSYCHIC PLAYGROUP – Increase your natural intuitive abilities in a fun and supportive environment. Every second Wednesday - Apr 4 & Apr 18 @7:00-8:30 pm at The Messenger’s Emporium. FMI visit www.themessengersemporium.com.

The CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS – Next meeting will be Mon., Mar. 26th. Lighthouse Community Centre (Nordine Room) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. FMI Call Chris (250) 752-1419.

LEARNING/CLASSES STAMPIN’ UP - Host a Stampin’ Up workshop and earn great hostess benefits. It’s more than a party it’s a chance to see how easy it is to be creative. To find out more about Stampin’ Up or how to host a party contact Karen Vanderberg at 250-7521278 or karenandgarret@shaw.ca. To view products take a look at www. stampinup.com.

Small group weekend ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS with West Coast artist, Cindy Mawle. FMI go to www.cindymawle.com or call (250)7031150.

NELSON'S MUSIC STUDIO Piano/Theory Lessons Parksville/Qualicum Area Beginners to Advanced Your Home or Ours John/Margaret 250-954-5895 WORSHIP WILDWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH 113 McColl Road, Bowser

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am 757-8136

Certified Septic System Specialist

Topsoil Sand & Gravel Septic Systems Bark Mulch Driveway Chips Water Lines

Culverts Drain Problems

Accommodation

Septic Installation

We encourage you to “think local” when looking for products or services

Monthly Rentals Available September to April

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Custom Carpentry

Horse, General Farm & Wildlife Electric Fence & Nets

Customizing

Insurance

FERRIS FENCING Fencing

Cranial Sacral Therapy

(250) 757-8156 or (250) 954-8716

Darlene St Jacques RCST R Registered Cranial Sacral Therapist

Heart Hands Mind Body in Motion 250.752.5842 250

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Canadian Army Thermol Tops & EACH Drawers $ 99

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Bowser

About 15 minutes north of Qualicum Beach

NOW OFFERING BOOT CAMP CIRCUIT CLASSES Monday & Thursday 4:45-5:45pm and 6:00-7:00pm Pre-registration recommended

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Across from the Bean Counter Café

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