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Despite being on a bit of a roller-coaster ride these past few months, the chemotherapy I've been getting is working, albeit Linda Tenney, Publisher with a few complications along the way. I've had to take several breaks away from treatment, the most recent being a break of about six weeks.

I've now recovered enough to be able to start treatment again and recently met with my primary oncologist in Victoria to discuss my options.

The scoop? I was presented with three options - continue with the same chemo drugs at a lesser dose for another three cycles (9 weeks), try a different drug that will definitely make me nauseous but wouldn't affect my platelet levels quite so much, or try hormone therapy with mixed results.

There was no push from my oncologist in any particular direction. Nothing definitive. The direction was mine to choose and I've chosen to soldier on with the same chemo drugs (Carboplatin and Paclitaxel) but at a lesser concentration.

Until the platelet complication and the blood clot issue, I was responding very well to chemo and I'm in what is termed as "partial remission". There's a good chance that continuing with chemo will push me into complete remission ... exactly what I want. I was told that the cancer I have in its location near my aorta will likely never be completely eradicated.

Once in remission (and I'm counting on that), I'll still be able to enjoy a full life while living with cancer. I'll be monitored regularly and if it flares up again, I'll need further treatment, of course. I hope I've made the right decision. I think I have.

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THE QUALICUM BEACH MUSEUM

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f you are a history lover, the Qualicum Beach Museum, led by manager Netanja Waddell, is a unique way to spend an afternoon exploring our local history.

In 1884, Thomas Kinkade built his Farmstead which still stands in the Marshall-Stevenson National Wildlife Area. To mark the 100th anniversary of this first purchase of a land title by a pioneer, and celebrate the modern history of Qualicum Beach, a group of local history enthusiasts formed the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society in 1984. The group was led by Elizabeth Little, a.k.a. Tooty, who ran St. Andrew’s Lodge for many of her years.

A local historian, who was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1983.

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1929 powerhouse was located. The town allowed the historical society to use the property and give the museum a home. The original manager’s house was moved to make room for the 1930 Port Alberni powerhouse, which was moved brick-by-brick by dedicated volunteers to the Qualicum Beach Museum property in 1993 and became the main building of the museum. Both powerhouses were designed by architect Karl Branwhite Spurgin and found a final place together.

The museum is funded almost entirely by donations, and grants given by the municipality who also aid the museum with landscaping and other tasks, and kept alive purely by the dedication of its volunteers. Exhibits change all the time, so there is always something new to see.

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fossil collector and paleontology expert.

View the skull of an American Lion among other wondrous pieces in this collection that has gained notoriety far beyond Qualicum Beach, piquing the interest of the Smithsonian Museum in Washington, DC. The museum has an impressive collection of over 5,000 artefacts and archival material, most in storage waiting to be discovered.

One exhibit showcases the Ukrainian immigration to Canada, where local Ukrainians shared their personal stories which were added to the exhibit.

The museum also displays the intriguing story and personal items of Qualicum Beach’s famous hermit, Giuseppe Roat. continued on page 23

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Eating it up: Sushi Hama

by Linda Tenney

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hey bill themselves as "A Fusion Japanese Restaurant: An authentic and inspired sushi experience in Qualicum Beach," and that they are.

Chef Peter and his team offer the Japanese standards you'd expect to find plus a collection of unique rolls that are a meal in themselves. Try the Dragon Roll ... a crab-filled California Roll pushed to another level by flavourful strips of Unagi (freshwater eel) perched atop each piece. Or for something completely different, the French Kiss Roll that marries avocado, cucumber, crab, prawns, and yam tempura with a kiss of chili sauce.

Exquisite!

Prawn Tempura appetizer.

Two succulent prawns paired with yam, potato and zucchini.

Sushi Hama, located in Chilham Village at the upper end of 2nd Avenue in Qualicum Beach is a tiny place, offering seating for about fifteen at a collection of single tables and bench seating. Despite it's diminutive size and sparce furnishings, the restaurant has a friendly vibe for everyone, including families with kids out for an taste adventure, and solo diners like me. It's a busy place with a steady stream of people popping in and out to pick-up their take-out orders and the chefs are kept busy creating the food we love in the very tiny kitchen.

If you have room, don't miss Sushi Hama's Deep Fried Green Tea Ice Cream to bring your meal to a delicious full stop. Oh my! Decadent and highly recommended.

All in all, this little gem of a restaurant in Qualicum Beach is worth taking your tastebuds out for lunch or dinner! ~ LT

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Predictions - August 2017 Aries (March 21-April 19) August is one of your loveliest times of the year! Both the Sun and Mars give you the courage to feel free to express yourself artistically, creatively and of course – in all aspects of romance. Woot! This is the perfect month to socialize, enjoy the theatre, attend parties and sports events plus enjoy playful activities with children. In particular, new romance can blossom! You could not pick a better time for a vacation. At least, grab a mini vacation.

This is your turn to be yourself. You will feel lighter and happier as you enjoy fun times and stimulating social events. “Anyone for another mojito?”

Taurus (April 20-May 20) More than any other month of the year, August is all about home and family. You might be involved with a parent; or caught up in a family dispute because increased chaos and activity at home have triggered tension with someone. Others are excited about home renovations or major redecorating projects. Some are involved with a residential move. Whatever the reason, it is totally appropriate to channel your energy and focus on home and family now.

George Burns was right: “Happiness is having a warm, loving, caring family in another city.”

Gemini (May 21-June 20) This month is fastpaced upbeat, energetic. Just your style! (Geminis don’t do boring.) Many will enjoy short trips and mini vacations because you want to see new places, interesting faces and hear fascinating ideas. You might also read, write and study more. Both the Sun and Mars will make your interactions with others very direct – even forceful. You will say what you mean and mean what you say! Fortunately, you will get away with this because fair Venus in your sign makes you charming and diplomatic. What a winner!

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Except for those rare, wild moments, you are frugal. You would never buy towels full retail. (“Are you nuts?”) My Cancer friend Crazy Bob is that guy at a garage 8

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sale holding a George Foreman grill yelling out, “I’ll give ya fifty cents!” (I pretend I’m not with him because I find it all too taudry, even thought the grill is for me.) I mention this because this month, your focus is on money and major purchases. You will work hard to earn money and you will spend money more than usual. Yup, money talks but it doesn’t always make sense. “Spare cThis hange?”

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Ta da! This month, the Sun is in your sign. When the Sun is in your sign, you recharge your batteries for the rest of the year; and inexplicably, you attract favourable situations and people to you. Obviously, you can take advantage of this good fortune and use it to benefit you. For one thing – you will have lots of energy! And this year, you will be invigorated because fiery Mars is also in your sign, lined up with the Sun. Whoa Nellie! You definitely have a need to express yourself. Think of it this way – this month, your first duty is to yourself.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) For most of August, the Sun is hiding in your chart. Therefore, you will prefer to work alone or behind the scenes and play it low key. One reason you want to be low-key is your ruler Mercury will begin to slow down at the beginning of August (an illusion with the motion of planet Earth). This will encourage errors and silly mistakes on your part! Aaggh! Why advertise this? Fortunately, fair Venus at the top, makes you attractive in the eyes of bosses, parents and VIPs. In fact, you look so good, you might strike up a romance!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Yay! What a joyful month for your sign! Libra is the most social sign in the zodiac. You like to have someone on the end of your teeter-totter. It just so happens, that August is the most popular time of the year because you will be involved with friends casual acquaintances and groups more than usual. You be in a competitive relationship with someone in sports, business or a social situation. Travel for pleasure will delight.

Some will fall in love with someone “different.” Buy something to wear to the ball!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) The only time all year when the Sun is at high noon in your chart is this month. This symbolizes a flattering spotlight on you, which means you impress bosses, parents and VIPs without doing anything special. Everyone loves you! This is obviously the time to ask for a raise, or a promotion, or make your pitch. Do whatever you M A G A Z I N E

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can to advance your agenda with those who have influence over you because they are so impressed!

Meanwhile, money, favours and goods will come to you. You can accomplish a lot with this combo!

Ya think?

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are the traveller of the zodiac so you’ll be happy to know that this month brings mucho opportunities to blow town!

Book your reservations now. Do whatever you can to get outta Dodge. If you cannot get away, then be a tourist in your own city. Explore new places and ethnic restaurants. Talk to people from different backgrounds so you feel stimulated about a chance to learn something new. One further perk – fair Venus will massage friendships and partnerships in a lovely way. Enjoy!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) While other signs are kicking up their heels and partying or slipping away on vacation – you will be more intense in August. You might resolve disputes about shared property, taxes, debt, inheritances and anything to do with insurance claims. Perhaps you want to clarify shared expenses or the division of labour? On a lighter note, your sex drive will be heightened, which means you might want to purchase lingerie or book a room. (Sex is after five and before seven.)

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This month, your energy will be diminished. You will need more sleep and more rest. Just accept this and go to bed. One further thing that might drain you is fiery Mars makes you feel annoyed with partners and close friends. (Yes, they are annoying.) But all is not lost! Fair Venus, the planet is travelling through the part of your chart that rules romance, vacations, love affairs, the theatre, the arts, fun times and playful activities with children. Run away and join the circus!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Two different influences are at play this month. One makes you work hard. You want to be efficient, effective and productive in everything you do both the work and at home. “I’m indestructible!� Another influence makes you want to redecorate and invite everyone over for an evening barbecue. Maybe Tiki lights and watermelon daiquiris? This same window of time is an excellent opportunity to create warmer bonds with family members. (Buy sandals on sale.)

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concerned about teaching it to his wellto-do students? Here is one story.

Elizabeth Warren is an extremely intelligent, ethical and sane voice in the US Senate from Massachusetts, a women willing and able to take on the deceptions of banks and big business which prey on the little guy.

At the age of 16, she was furious that her parents didn’t have money to send in her college application, so after a big fight, she packed up some clothes and tried to run away. Her father found her at the bus station. He sat down beside her on the bench and asked her if she remembered when she was 12, and he had a heart attack. “Yes.” “They took the station wagon…. They said they were going to take the house. Your mother cried every night.” Her father paused. “I just couldn’t face it. I wanted to die.” He fell silent.

YOU CAN'T TEACH DESPERATION

by Joanne Sales

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y 4-year-old grandson looked at the large veins on my hands.

“How come you have those lines and bumps?”

“Because I’ve been alive for a long time.” He seemed puzzled.

I asked him, “Do you know who took care of your daddy when he was little?

Fixed his dinner and took him out to play?”

“Who?” he asked.

“That was me. I was his mommy. And then he grew up and now he is your daddy. Someday you’ll grow up and be a father and your daddy will be a grandfather.”

He paused. “Will he have bumps on his hands?” he asked.

This moment may have been my grandson’s “Buddha’s first time in the village” awakening moment. He and I then spent a few moments looking for any signs of veins or lines on his hands.

There were none. But time happens This fall, this little boy will join his older brother and sister at a highly respected private school in Portland. One of the heads of the school recently said during a talk, “You can’t teach desperation.”

That phrase stuck with me.

Is it true that desperation can’t be taught? And why would we want to?

I already mentioned the Buddha’s story. Prince Siddhartha Gautama’s father kept him insulated in the palace, unaware of all the suffering of the world. One day, he escaped into the village and for the first time witnessed the human condition. What is that?

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That is sickness... that is old age… that is death. One night, he left the palace and his life of luxury with the intention, “I need to solve this problem.” After years, he finally sat down under a tree, refusing to get up again, until he understood. He left the tree in a state he called “Awake.”

What happened? Elizabeth finally asked

His message was: Life is suffering.

Here’s why, and here’s how to wake up.

“It got better,” he said. “Your mother found work…. I went back to work.

Less money, but we caught up on the mortgage.” His most memorable words for Elizabeth were these, “Life gets better, punkin.”

Apparently the Buddha didn’t have to live the suffering to be changed by it.

He only had to witness it. Most of us are slower students of life.

I was in my early 30s when I had a grand realization at a stop light in a massive traffic jam. I realized that I would be happier if I didn’t believe that I was suppose to be happy… if unhappiness didn’t feel like failure… if I knew the goal was not just to have fun… and that hard times were not a failure. I was ready for the bad news/ good news message:

Elizabeth writes: “I’ve carried that story in my pocket for decades. It was how I made it through the painful parts.

Divorce. Disappointments. Deaths.

When things get tough, I still hear my daddy’s voice, telling me to hang on. It’s a part of him that will always be with me.”

Warren’s response to her family’s desperation was the development of a moral backbone. You can’t tempt or bribe Elizabeth Warren. Her life experience gave her empathy, compassion, and a strong sense of ethics.

Life is suffering, you say? Phew – that is a relief.

Shortly after that my mother had a stroke. It was a bad one, which left her unable to talk or move her right side.

She was fully conscious – but unable.

Unable to speak, walk and do just about anything she wanted to do. A long ten years followed.

Before the 17th century, people carried their spoons with them, in the same manner that we carry our keys. If you carried a silver spoon, it was a sign of social status. We know what it means when someone is “born with a silver spoon in his mouth.” That person didn’t struggle to gain wealth - but he may have to struggle to understand the plight of the rest of us. If they don’t, then like Donald Trump, they may reign in their insulated, isolated (and sometimes imaginary) kingdoms, and

Desperation is not the same as depression. Depression is an inner response. Desperation refers to being at the end of our endurance, options or resources, when all hope is lost. We’re down and out, and we see no way up and out again.

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say such stupid things as, “What? No Bread? Let them eat cake.” Whether or not Marie Antoinette actually said those words when told that the French people were starving, it’s a good lesson. Getting your head chopped off at some point or another is usually the end result of such a callous attitude. “Pride comes before the fall.”

One benefit of having known desperation? You are less likely to be a total jerk.

Another benefit of desperation is creativity. If we don’t have the faintest idea what to do, we have to try lots of things. If we find out that doesn’t work anymore, we try something else. We grow, we change, and things change.

We don’t have the luxury to do nothing.

I heard a woman give a talk about her adjustments to sudden blindness. At first she just laid in bed all day. Finally one day, she took a deep breath, got out of bed, and found the kitchen sink. When her husband walked into the kitchen, he laughed. “What is so funny?” she asked. “You are washing the dishes with maple syrup.” This woman had hit rock bottom, but with the passage of time, she was able to laugh again. She emphasized that when you don’t know what to do, try something. Something will lead to something else.

Here was something I tried that didn’t work – well, not for the purpose I had planned. During the 1979 oil-energy crisis, people had to wait in long lines at the gas stations, sometimes for hours.

Hoping to make a few dollars, I made big pots of coffee and in the early morning hours, pushing a stroller with a new baby, my 5-year-old and I walked up and down the roads and sold coffee to people waiting in their cars. I doubt that we even broke even. But the fruits of the experience were pure gold in terms of motivation for my older son. It was desperation “enough.”

That son became a doctor. He’s the father of the grandson who was looking at his grandmother’s wrinkled hands.

When my mother had her stroke, we moved into her larger and much older farmhouse surrounded on two sides by low income apartments. My older

son was seven at the time. He went to a Lutheran school with many children who were well-to-do. But his friends at home were poor, black children from families on welfare or new immigrants from Viet Nam who couldn’t even speak English.

There was Darren from Trinidad whose small family was evicted and lived in a tent in our backyard one summer.

“Mom, guess what. Darren only has one toy – a match box car - and he’s still happy!” I don’t think Darren was really happy about only having one toy, but by nature he had an easy going temperament.

Another friend, Jerome, lived alone with his mother. His brother was in jail for killing their father. We knew these poor children well, as they came to our yard to play. They thought we lived in a playground.

So, my children lived between two worlds with two sets of friends: those who were well off and those who had literally nothing.

My son describes to me the impact on him. “For me I think it was a perfect storm. You and dad always instilled in me (us) that I could succeed at whatever I wanted to. But being surrounded by extreme poverty (apartments, Vietnamese immigrants, etc) and also things that I wanted and could not have combined to create a deep sense of unfairness. How is it fair that someone else could get whatever clothes they wanted, toys, or food, and I couldn't? It created a very deep seeded and intense fire inside. That is what you cannot teach. It's hard to create motivation when most anything you really want you can have. I was never at any point unhappy… but I was rarely satisfied.”

The desperation created the fire in him that led him to success. But grace also played a part. A person can want to become a doctor and never get into med school. But during those ten difficult years when he was ages 7 - 17, he had been learning. He was taking his grandmother to the bathroom, helping her into the car, watching the A-Team with her, and doing wheelies in her wheel chair while she was in bed. So

when he volunteered at an orthopedic clinic in college, he had a comfortable and gentle manner with people with disabilities, injuries, and “lines and bumps”. The doctors at the clinic wrote powerful letters of recommendations.

The times of desperation behind him gave him tools to move ahead.

And so it is often with us all.

Desperation is really bad news. I don’t want to underestimate it, nor do I want to live through my desperate times again. Nevertheless, it is bad news/ good news – just like my revelation at the stop light decades ago.

The fruits of desperation require a long growing season. The fire inside that leads to strength and commitment, the backbone of integrity and heart of compassion, creativity and the ability to keep going - how foolish we are without those qualities!

Now how do we inspire that fire in the children who have everything? How do we inspire social consciousness in the elite?

There is a crack in the system, an ever widening crack, separating the rich and the poor. More of the middle class are slipping backwards, and others are literally falling through the cracks.

While many are playing a game of Monopoly with the planet, the rest of us are trying to live authentic lives and save the planet for our children.

What’s wrong with playing Monopoly?

This isn’t a game. The earth is not a Monopoly Board. It’s a miracle. People are not pawns. Life is precious. That awareness is another gift of desperation.

If desperation can chip away at our selfsufficient, self-obsessed casing, then it is a blessing. If it hardens our shell, it’s of no use.

All of us are walking this same pilgrimage through time and space, whether we are 4 or 104. These are potentially our years of awakening.

The highest form of happiness is not served on a silver spoon. The “fun forever” scenario is not going to happen.

The higher path is higher after all. The greatest happiness comes from meaning.

Joanne Sales is a freelance writer, blueberry farmer, and offers workshops in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and the fine art of brewing Kombucha. Comments and questions about her articles and/or upcoming workshops can be directed to joanne@glasswing.com.

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he thing about planning an activity in nature is that circumstances can conspire to thwart the intended event. Recently, I was delivered the double whammy of fire closures preventing access to the mountains and high winds rendering a kayak tour unsafe. Rather than retiring to the comfort of the sofa, however, I simply pulled out my trusty Backroads Mapbook and scanned for another opportunity to explore and discover.

My first thought was to re-visit Hornby Island, a favourite destination for camping and mountain biking, but my eye lingered for a moment on Denman Island. Other than the few times I’ve visited Hornby by boat, Denman has provided the means to drive or cycle to Hornby’s trails or campground. I have never previously done more than pass through, which I realized was probably a missed opportunity.

Very quickly, paddle camping gear morphed into bike touring mode and my partner and I headed up Island to the Buckley Bay ferry terminal. The crossing is little more than a stone’s throw and cheap for a bike and rider, providing good value in both time and money. One thing to note is that, once landed, the road from the Denman West terminal is steep, requiring low gears to ride, especially with loaded bikes.

Our destination was the trails to the SouthWest of Denman, near Morning Beach and Sandy Island, but our first stop was the excellent hostel, which would provide a base for a couple of days worth of riding and walking on Denman and Hornby.

Once booked in, day packs were grabbed and we set off for the 40-minute paved and gravel road ride to Morning Beach Park. There are a few hundred metres of trails in the park, but these are not worth

MORNING BEACH

ADVENTURE ON DENMAN ISLAND

by Michael Addiscott, Outsider Adventures

Michael Addiscott at Morning Beach, Denman Island considering as a destination in their own right. The real investment has been in the sign boards, picnic tables and substantial wooden staircase that leads from the park to Morning Beach itself. Prior to this being built, a steep trail and rope provided a risky descent and challenging climb for visitors.

Bikes were locked, and we continued down the stairs on foot.

different perspective, and reed areas behind the beach provide shelter for a lunch break should the weather be bad.

There’s no round-trip to be done here, but even the change in tide level offers something new on the return leg of this rugged beach walk.

The whole outing makes for an enjoyable half-day adventure, and the timing is perfect for snacks or dinner on the return to accommodation or the ferry. As with any activity, leave a trip plan with estimated return time, make sure you have checked the weather and are prepared accordingly. Carry water, food, first aid, spare clothing and a whistle where you can access it immediately. A rear bike light and headlamp should be carried in case you return later than expected. Carry tools and spares for minor repairs. ~

The beach is exposed to seas and weather blowing in from the North, and is the starting point for the 3 km walk to Sandy Island Marine Park.

Although we didn’t have time on this trip, it’s possible to co-ordinate your visit with the tides and walk across the tidal flats to this small group of islands.

Note that you will be stranded if you get this wrong, and the tide must be at 8 feet or less for access.

Even without making the crossing, the beach and sand bar on the Denman side provide plenty to look at on a walk of an hour or two. Picking out landmarks on Texada, Comox, the Sunshine Coast and beyond is rewarding from this

Visit Outsider Adventures’ retail store on 2nd Ave in Qualicum Beach for information and equipment to help you enjoy your own adventures. ~

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CELEBRATE CANADA AT THE 47TH ANNUAL LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY FALL FAIR

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he Lighthouse Country Fall Fair is a feast for your senses! Fabulous entertainment, delicious fair food, raffles, silent auction, a variety of fair entries and exhibits vying for ribbons, plus outstanding games, exhibits and activities for the kids! It's all at the Fair.

Raffle prizes this year include a weekend stay at Tsa Kwa Luten Lodge on Quadra Island - your ticket could be the winner! The silent auction tables will be brimming with items, and the talent lined-up to perform on our multiple stages will amaze you! You'll see model cars and fire engines, musicians, dancers, and lots of fabulous vendors!

Children’s activities include a miniature railway, petting zoo, pony rides, a giant slide and more – all free for the kids!

Your taste buds won’t be disappointed either – pies from the Pie Ladies, sweet local corn glistening with butter, candy booths, ice cream stands, hamburgers, hot dogs, wraps, and the Qualicum Bay Lions' Club 'food booth' are just a few of the tasty options on hand.

Are you planning to participate at this year's Fair? Be sure to pick up your Lighthouse Country Fall Fair Guide with entry forms and instructions at one of many businesses in the Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Bay and Bowser area, call us directly at 250 757 2300 or email jharrison06@gmail.com if you need further information. Your prized tomato, art piece or craft item could win a ribbon at this year's fair!

September 1st to welcome your Fall Fair entries between 1 pm and 5:30 pm on Friday, September 1.

Think of how much fun you’ll have preparing your entries – a delightful time to spend in creative endeavour on your own, or a perfect way to spend quality time with the kids this summer!

You’ll be delighted to see your creation displayed, and the ribbons you can win are an extra thrill.

And, if you haven’t signed up as a volunteer yet and you’d like to get involved – we’d love to have you! Please let Joanne Harrison know at at 250 757 2300 or jharrison06@gmail.com All money raised at our club events throughout the year goes back into our community. Please visit our web page for more information on our activities, contributions, and becoming a member. ~ article contributed by Joanne Ferreiro, President, Bow Horne Bay Community Club.

There’s no denying it’s on its way ... but we’re ready with a fall line guaranteed to excite!!

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It's all at the Fair

Saturday, September 2, 2017 · 10 am - 4 pm Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay

Plan ahead to attend the Fair for a fun and entertaining day.

Adults: $5.00 entry includes parking Children: FREE – including all kid's activities As usual, we’ll provide Golf Cart shuttle service to help you easily get around the fair grounds if you prefer to travel light of foot!

We’ll be at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay on Friday,

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For other tides, visit http://www.tides.gc.ca/eng on the Internet.

Printed courtesy Canadian Hydrographic Service. Add 1 hour to tide times until Daylight Savings

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250-757-9222 • website: www.rcl211.ca • email: rcl211@shaw.ca Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue and Fri 9am - 12 noon Saturday Aug. 12 .......... @ 4:30pm Giant Meat Draw & LA Fish and Chips Sunday Aug. 20 ............. @ 12 noon 211 Indy (Start your Lawnmowers) and Ladies Auxiliary BBQ Tuesday Aug. 22............ General Meeting cancelled for the summer season. Next General Meeting is September 26th Once a month on the Second Sunday of every month from 8am ‘til noon, it’s been a long-standing Qualicum Bay tradition to check out the Market and have breakfast with neighbours and community!

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FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR

These same developers have freely provided individual connection costs, which I understand, are usually between $1,500 and $5,000 for a singlefamily home.

BILL VEENHOF

The best estimate of initial annual operations and maintenance costs is approximately $1,280. This cost will come down substantially as housing in Bowser is brought on line.

Regional Director, Area H billveenhof.com - ph: 778-424-2810 bill.veenhof@shaw.ca At this point, there are a few items that I want to make very clear: Arlene and I are back from an outstanding vacation and we hope that you are enjoying your summer. As with most summers, things slow down a bit so there is less to report. This said, I hope that some of you find the following useful:

ROADS While it is not an RDN jurisdiction, the RDN has been working closely with the Ministry of Transport (MoTI whose jurisdiction it is) to advance the “issues and irritants” of roads in Area H. Following is a synopsis of what MoTI has told us: Gainsberg Road Resurfacing/Widening Gainsberg has been identified as an Island priority for resurfacing. MoTI will look at planning/engineering shoulder widening in 2017/18.

Hwy 19A Bowser should have widening and pavement marking

1. Sewage treatment for Bowser is an opportunity to achieve the vision that many Area H residents had when they helped create the Bowser Village Plan. This plan has in its roots, 20 years of discussions, and had a great deal of community involvement because everyone was focused on the goal of creating a small village with services that will be a benefit for all residents in Lighthouse Country. Sewage treatment means that:

• Everyone in Bowser is now on septic.

While systems last a long time, they all eventually fail. New systems are increasingly more expensive and when you need to replace yours, there will be no government organization that will help you out.

• With sewage treatment, you will be able to re-purpose the land on your property currently dedicated to your septic field.

• We will have improved commercial opportunities and services for all of Area H

• If you are over 55, widowed or are designated as a person with a disability you may be able to defer your property taxes (where most of the sewer costs are) until you sell your residence. This means that sewer does not need to be a financial burden for many of you.

• We will be able to build additional housing • Have a real opportunity for Bowser Senior’s Housing • Have affordable housing

• It is fully expected that being hooked up to sewer could increase your property value and you may make back the costs of any sewer hookup when you sell.

• Have to road improvements • Improve storm water drainage

Lake View, Spider Lake and Horne Lake Roads

• In the future, become an incorporated Rural Village.

MoTI does not intend any hard surfacing of these roads (where a hard surface does not exist).

2. In a strong vote of confidence in the community planning efforts for Bowser, The Province and Federal Government have promised $7.6 million towards sewage treatment in Bowser provided the residents who pay into the service contribute as well.

BOWSER SEWER I have been fairly quiet on the work towards developing a service area to bring sewage treatment to the Bowser Village Centre.

This sewage treatment is for the Bowser Village Centre only, roughly from Thames Creek to the Legion. For detailed info on all of this see: www.rdn.bc.ca/bowser • A U G U S T

• If we fail to get voter assent, then the $7.6 million is gone, it will never come back. Bowser will remain as it is.

We are having this discussion for two reasons:

MoTI is prepared to discuss this with the RDN but no formal activities are scheduled.

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• In time, we might have medical support, and

• The costs of the system, to individual property owners as detailed in the petition, cannot be exceeded by the RDN without going back to the residents.

• An outfall for the treated effluent is necessary. The effluent will have received secondary treatment to meet or exceed Canadian federal and provincial standards. Secondary wastewater treatment removes most of the TSS (fine particles) and BOD (biological oxygen demand; the amount of oxygen consumed by microorganisms). In addition, ultraviolet disinfection will provide another level of protection for human health and the

I cannot say enough positive things about the outstanding efforts of the RDN Staff and the local development community who have worked together to bring the individual property costs down from $38,000 to $2,900 (for a 1 acre parcel).

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environment. Currently, the outfall is planned to be in deep water, 2.3km offshore. The approval of the outfall location will be subject to Ministry of Environment review and permits.

RDN RECREATION AND PARKS JULY AND AUGUST EVENTS AND PROGRAM For more information about any of these programs or activities, phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 for more information. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Monday Munchkinland Drop-in Bring your family and come play at the Munchkinland Exploration Centre this summer. This is a free drop-in program for children 6 years and under and a caregiver. Join us each Monday at Family Place Munchkinland, Parksville, 9:30 to 11:30 am August 14. 21. Mount Moriarty Guided Alpine Hike Hike from Labour Day Lake along the ‘Stairmaster’, a steep forest trail leading to the summit, then along an undulating alpine ridge where it is beautiful beyond words. Transportation provided from Ravensong Aquatic Centre to trail head.

Attendance at a hiking information session to learn what to expect is mandatory for all new participants.

Saturday, July 15th from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Cost is $50 per person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register.

Beat the Heat Everyone Welcome Skate Beat the heat this summer and go for a refreshing skate at Oceanside Place Arena. Everyone Welcome Skates are on Wednesdays starting July 26th through to August 23rd from 6:45 to 8:15 pm, regular admission. View swim and skate schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

Graffiti Letters workshop 9yrs+ We call on our ‘street art smarts’ to experiment with a funky and fun lettering style. You will create something from a single letter or inspiring word in this workshop on Tuesday, August 29th at MacMillan Arts Centre. Choose from either the 9-11 years workshop at 9:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12 years+ workshop from 1:00-4:00 pm. $30/ person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. ~ A U G U S T

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JAZZ AT THE MAC MUSIC AND EVENTS IN AUGUST JAZZ at the MAC proudly presents TWO concerts in August! Vancouver Island Summer Sounds continues:

MILDLY WILD

(formerly Eryn Sharpe Trio) August 11, 2017, 7pm, $15/$12 Mildly Wild is a new original music project that has evolved out of the Eryn Sharpe Trio, a jazz group featuring vocalist Eryn Sharpe as well as Leon Nagasaki on Guitar and Nick Mintenko on upright bass. In the summer of 2015, the trio recorded their album ‘One Day’ on Hornby Island. Marc Atkinson, the producer, played drums on the record and influenced the trio to add drums and incorporate more pop elements in the sound. Joined now by Alex Campbell on drums, Mildly Wild pulls together new and classic influences, like the Beatles, Norah Jones and Lake Street Dive, in a unique way. The band looks forward to touring, connecting with people through their music, and crafting their debut album as Mildly Wild, due to be released in 2018.

JON MILLER JAZZ QUARTET August 25, 2017, 7pm, $15/$12 "This is surely one of the best jazz acts in the city."— Adrian Chamberlain, Times Colonist

Jon Miller on drums by group members, the first ever live performances of this edition of the quartet will be must-see events on the Vancouver Island arts scene. The quartet will perform music from their 2015 release 3 Days in Winter, along with organ-jazz classics and brand new music on their island tour. 3 Days in Winter charted at #1 at several west coast radio stations.

The Jon Miller Quartet is a premier Canadian jazz group from Victoria, BC that has been making waves on the BC jazz scene with captivating, and dynamic live performances. The toprated quartet’s original compositions offer soulful depth and diversity.

Engagingly melodic, harmonically rich, and by turns hard-hitting and lyrical, the quartet is led by powerhouse drummer/composer Jon Miller and features one of Canada's top female saxophonists, Monik Nordine, along with jazz guitar great Rob Cheramy and Hammond B-3 marvel Tony Genge.

With the excitement and the buzz surrounding the upcoming island “...from a graceful ballad to something that tour, talented Victoria band leader and sounds like a Captain Beefheart shakedown,” drummer Jon Miller said, "I am very BC Musician Magazine happy to be returning to the Central The Jon Miller Quartet tours Vancouver Island; we played a string of extremely well-received shows in the area this Island August 25th-26th, 2017 with past winter, so it will be great to catch upcoming performance dates across up with friends we made last time and Central Vancouver Island. Island residents can catch a performance of the hopefully make some new ones along gifted Victoria jazz quartet in Parksville the way. Monik Nordine, Rob Cheramy, Tony Genge, and I have a unique and on August 25th at the McMillan Arts special chemistry together and we're Centre at 7:00 pm Tickets $15 – $12 for really excited to bring the sound of the OCAC members. quartet with Tony Genge's amazing This tour marks the debut of Tony Hammond B3 playing to audiences for Genge on Hammond B-3 organ with the the first time.” ~ quartet who will be joining the group BOX OFFICE: McMillan Arts Centre for both dates. Playing a mix of organ(133 McMillan Street, Parksville), on-line jazz classics in the vein of Brother Jack at www.mcmillanartscentre.com, McDuff, Joey DeFrancesco and Jimmy Smith along with original compositions or call the Arts Centre 250-248-8185 E Y E S O N B C

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was on a corporate retreat in Campbell River one year when the Tyee Club were out fishing for big salmon from rowing boats.

I decided to try my hand at it and missed a dinner to do so. Unknown to me, I was to be given a small surprise honor, and they couldn't find me. Anyway, I didn't catch anything but, as night fell, it was a strange and magical experience.

TYEE TRYST We come to sacrifice, to be fulfilled by killing salmon bound for Campbell River, so we may join the master-fishers' guild— our mission: to the Tyee Club deliver a thirty-pounder landed without help on lightweight tackle from a rowing-boat; our grail: a Tyee pin. Near rafts of kelp our quarry roll—we hear them as we float, a stationary fleet, each serried pilgrim plying oar-blades, finning in the strait

About this Poem ...

against the ebb. The dusk has fallen victim to mountain maws; our blackguard spoons pulsate.

This poem is written in 14-line sonnet form with three groups of four lines rhymed abab and a closing rhymed couplet. It's in straightforward iambic (da DA) pentameter (five beats per line), so the first line reads:

Jaws close. A tether jerks, zig-zags, then scorches through glares of boat-lamps massed like pagan torches.

we COME to SACriFICE, to BE fulFILLED

Photo courtesy: Painter's Lodge, Campbell River. Check out Tyee Fishing at Painter's Lodge - www.painterslodge.com/fishing/tyee-fishing.htm

John Beaton lives in Qualicum Beach. His poetry has been widely published. He served for four years as moderator of one of the Internet’s most reputable poetry workshops and is a Spoken Word performer, a member of the band Celtic Chaos, and a co-organizer of local events, including a community showcase for musicians and Spoken Word performers, the Qualicum Acoustic Café (QUAC). You can find samples of John’s work by searching online for “John Beaton poetry”. To receive a monthly newsletter about local community events organized by John and his family and friends, email him at jabeaton@gmail.com. ~ 1 8

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ECHO PLAYERS 2017/18 SEASON

COMMUNITY, IMAGINATION, AND LAUGHTER ON STAGE

Raintree Studio & Gallery Greg Swainson - Watercolour Artist & Instructor

ECHO Players is pleased to announce an exciting new season of theatre, once again offering a wonderful array of plays for the entertainment of our audiences.

The 2017/18 season opener Hilda’s Yard brings Norm Foster back to the Village Theatre with his token warmth and humour, and very lovable characters October 12 – 29, 2017.

This time we are in suburbs of the 1950’s in Hilda’s Yard.

Empty nesters Hilda and Sam Fluck, find renewed spirit after their two grown children have finally left home. But their dreams of buying a pricey first television set to watch Gunsmoke are cut short. The children are moving back home.

Hilda’s Yard, written by a true master of one-liners and situation comedy, directed by Kelly Barnum, is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

The Christmas Express by Pat Cook, directed by Mari Lyn Kelly, steams into the Village Theatre December 14 – 31, 2017.

Two hours of laughter, warmth, and the occasional tear as Satch and Hilda, who run the Holly Railway Station, and a crowd of town women react to the enigmatic and mysterious stranger, Leo Tennenbaum. Add in a quarrelling pair of newlyweds, a dour inspector, and you are guaranteed an evening that will send you out with a chuckle and a renewed Christmas spirit. If you like Christmas, you’ll love The Christmas Express.

Set in the 1920s, and one of Noel Coward’s brightest theatrical delights, Hay Fever follows the unconventional, risqué and often downright rude Bliss family. The family love intrigue, love arguing, and really love a spotlight. They are everything a respectable family ought not to be. Hay Fever, a thoroughly enjoyable and seductively comic affair with Coward’s trademark wit, directed by Michael Armstrong, will be presented at the Village Theatre February 15 – March 4, 2018.

Israel Horovitz has called My Old Lady his Valentine to Paris. Down on his luck, Mathias Gold learns that, true to what he calls his "loser virus," he has inherited a valuable apartment with unexpected strings attached. The French real estate practice of “viager” in which an apartment bought at a low price can't be occupied until the existing occupant dies presents Mathias with a problem. Mathilde, the present 92 year old occupant, shows no signs of expiring anytime soon.

With its elite Paris setting where cultures, values, and reality collide, My Old Lady by Israel Horowitz and directed by Lynne Carrow and Sue Murguly is a unique blend of comedy, drama and romance. It runs April 19 – May 6, 2018 at the Village Theatre. ~

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To purchase season tickets contact ECHO Players at 250-752-3522 or email info@echoplayers.ca. The 2017/18 season brochures are also available at the Village Theatre. Buy your subscription by August 15th and be entered in a draw to win a night for two at the Chateau Victoria and a $100.00 gift certificate for dinner.

Based at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach, ECHO Players is a community theatre society which has served Oceanside and beyond since the 1930s.

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QUALICUM FIRST NATION CHILD CARE CENTRE A HAVEN FOR YOUR CHILD'S FIRST YEARS

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he "Qualicum First Nation Child Care Centre offers a stimulating, and inclusive environment for all children to play, discover and learn. One where self-confidence is encouraged and an interest in learning is promoted through a variety of activities organized by caring, interested and qualified Early Childhood Educators." ~ qualicumchildcare.ca Did you know the Qualicum First Nation offers important resources in your community?

First and foremost, an affordable child care centre conveniently located where you need it ... close to home and right in the heart of Lighthouse Country in Qualicum Bay. Busy families from all walks of life with children aged 30-months to school age are encouraged to apply for admission to this nurturing pre-school and daycare centre. New enrollments are accepted year-round for full-time,

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part-time and drop-in situations with discounts offered to families with two or more children, and financial assistance available for low-income families.

Children at the Centre enjoy a full roster of activities with a diverse education and play program that includes art, story time and literacy development, environmental awareness, music, science and math, dramatic play, sand and water play, outdoor activities and cultural activities.

The Centre also offers a nutritious meal program for breakfast, lunch and snack time to ensure your child is at their best throughout the day.

Another important community service offered by the Qualicum First Nation to all families within our inclusive community is the Aboriginal Children & Family Outreach Service.

Families with children 0-6 years old are encouraged to explore the variety of resources available from this organization and to receive a free home kit with information and materials to help build skills in parenting, child care, early years learning, and more.

The Qualicum First Nation Child Care Centre is located at 303 Salish Way (off Fisheries Road, near Horne Lake Road and Highway 19A. For more information call 250-757-8092, visit their website at qualicumchildcare.ca, where you can also take a look at this facility online at qualicumchildcare.ca/photo, find them on Facebook at "Qualicum Child and Family Centre", or drop by the Centre at any time.

For more information about Aboriginal Children & Family Outreach Services available to all families, call your local Child & Family Outreach worker at 250-937-1896 or get in touch by email at outreach.qualicum@shaw.ca ~

FITNESS AT YOUR OWN PACE

Choose a monthly membership and design your own fitness program using the wide variety of equipment available at Powerhouse Fitness Club, or ask Susan about Personal Fitness Training.

Your fitness • Your Style Call today to learn more about Powerhouse Memberships and Personal Fitness Training!

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Located in Magnolia Court, Bowser Come in or Call 778 424 FITT

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LIONS RECREATION HALL (LRH) 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Summer FLOOR CURLING in lovely Qualicum Bay, casual play, casual fun, Mondays 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm June to end of August at the Lions Rec. Hall only $2.00 no equipment needed, all ages. FMI - Fred or Lorraine 250-752-0216

Lighthouse Country & beyond LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. SECOND SUNDAY MARKET at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay – Sunday Aug 13th - 8am-noon, Pancake Breakfast - $6 or $8. Enjoy live music, breakfast, shopping for a treasure, or even a few chickens for your coop! Board Members of the Lighthouse Community Centre Society will be serving up breakfast.

BOW HORNE BAY COMMUNITY CLUB Join us in the Nordin Room at the Lighthouse Community Ctr the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. Welcome new members to keep our yearly events ongoing.

Call Joanne Ferreiro 250-228-4231 or email us at bowhornebayclub@gmail.com At the Lighthouse Community Centre LIGHTHOUSE BADMINTON, PICKLEBALL, AND TABLE TENNIS on Mondays at 7pm. PICKLEBALL and TABLE TENNIS on Thursdays at 7pm. Times may change. $4 drop-in fee. Beginners welcome. Equipment provided. Players 15+ years. Info-ph. 250757-8307 steelehunt@shaw.ca LIGHTHOUSE SENIORS – Branch 152 – meet at 11:30am in the Seniors Room at the Lighthouse Community Centre on the first Monday of every month. For more information, please call Joan at 250-7579536.

TAOIST™ TAI CHI - Mondays 9:30-noon at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Wednesdays to May 2017, 10:45-12:15, at the OAP Hall in Fanny Bay. Contact: Richard 250-752-1231.

LIGHTHOUSE SPINNERS – Bring your Spinning Wheels and fibre and meet the Lighthouse Spinners at the LCC, Tuesdays at 10:30am. FMI Call 778-424-1001.

LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY SCRAPBOOKERS Meet 3rd Saturday monthly at the Lions' Rec Hall, 9:30am-4:30pm. $10. Door prizes. FMI Jorgie 250-757-8358 or Shirley 250-7578384.

CARPET BOWLING – 12:45 to 3pm at the LCC. FMI Call Layne (250) 757-8217.

AA LIGHTKEEPERS - Fridays at 7pm at the LCC. FMI contact (250) 757-2300.

QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB – Meet at 7pm, every second and fourth Tuesday in the Lions Den at the Lions’ Rec Hall.

BRIDGE – Nordin Room 1-4pm Fridays at the LCC. FMI Sheila Steele 250-757-8307.

FOR MORE ACTIVITIES AT THE LCC, VISIT WWW.COMMUNITYHALL.CA

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PARKSVILLE / QUALICUM BEACH AND AREA

The EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB · NO MEETING THIS MONTH. Annual Picnic for members August 16th 5pm QB Rotary Club.

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FREE SUMMER OUTDOOR CONCERTS AT THE PARKSVILLE MUSEUM IN AUGUST LUKE BLU GUTHRIE AND BRODIE LEE DAWSON · Two of the Comox Valley's finest musicians have paired up this year as a dynamic duo to push some big and beautiful sounds off the stage, backing each other up on the latest stylings of their original tunes.

See them August 4th · 4-7pm.

The Qualicum Beach Museum and Historical Society presents...

Children’s Museum Day August 19, 12-4pm on the museum grounds.

TOM MULDER · Guests will enjoy Tom's music style; an upbeat mix of acoustic blues, rock and folk with a hint of humour.

See him August 11 · 4-7pm.

This fun, free, family event attracts over 400 people annually from the community and visitors to the area. There will be live music, pony rides, face painting, and many activities for children including fossil rubbing, a live owl demonstration, headband making, oldfashioned washboard, pioneer games, and much more. The Qualicum Beach Museum is located at 587 Beach Road (across from the train station) in Qualicum Beach. This free community event is supported by generous donations from local businesses TD Bank, Quality Foods and Thrifty Foods.

We thank all our sponsors and hard working volunteers, without whom this event would not be possible. ~

MUD + MURDOCH · “Sarah “mud” Osborne and Mike Murdoch are a hypnotic duo with a story of "love at first song". Dynamic and moody like the weather, their stylishly poetic songs invoke an array of emotions that span the wide genre of what one may call Folk music. See them August 18 · 4-7pm. ~ THE KONSORADOS · A unique blend of prairie roots and coastal landscape. Donna Konsorado reveals a collection of banjo and acoustic guitar-based country and folk. Bill Konsorado is a talented composer & multi-instrumentalist.

See them August 25th · 4-7pm.

Find the Parksville Museum at 1245 E. Island Hwy. beside the Parksville Tourist Centre.

FMI: events@parksvillemuseum.ca

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The museum offers loads of information on local history like the life of General Noel Money, a wartime soldier and world traveller, known for building the popularity of Qualicum Beach.

In 1913, he built the Qualicum Beach Hotel, which attracted the likes of Shirley Temple, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby and Errol Flynn, among notable others. In 1914, he built a grand home, the Crown Mansion, not far from his beloved hotel. Unfortunately, the hotel is long gone but the Crown Mansion remains a piece of local living history.

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Keepers of the Past In 2014, a grant was given to the museum by the New Horizons Senior Program funded by the federal government to promote growth and better living for seniors through community programs. The grant enabled the Oral Exhibit to be created, one of the most popular exhibits among museum guests, who can view two short documentaries on the main floor of the museum. The documentaries contain interviews from pioneers, who share their personal stories. It is a fantastic way to learn about our modern history, and have a few laughs along with our pioneers. On the second floor, there is an exhibit where guests can view pioneer clothing, household items and a classroom from a hundred years before.

Recently, consultants Andrea & Associates were brought in to devise a plan to successfully bring the museum into the future. This plan is creatively displayed on a wall near the front entrance. The goal is to revitalize the museum and grow with the community.

The museum’s future includes adding an interactive station in the powerhouse, displaying an original home and adding a blacksmith shop, just to name a few.

A beautiful, creative First Nations exhibit, created by student Jesse Recalma, about the Coastal Salish people, includes information of the 13 moons of First Nations culture. Jesse’s cousin Francis Recalma created the soundscape for the exhibit, where he collected sounds of nature from the land of his people. It is a wonderful exhibit where guests can gain some insight on those who called Qualicum home, before the arrival of the pioneers.

In the garden, stands a beautiful First Nations totem pole. The totem pole was carved in 1966 by First Nations master carver Simon Charlie, who in his career, carved an equivalent of twenty-two logging truck loads of cedars, building a reputation beyond the northwest coast. The totem pole at the museum combines three-dimensional realism of the Coastal Salish, with a golden eagle on top of a bear, holding a dog salmon in its talons. It was on the Qualicum Beach waterfront for many years where it became weathered, vandalized and almost forgotten about. The museum rescued the totem pole and stored it away until volunteers restored it and carefully moved it from the powerhouse into the museum’s garden, where it stands proud and beautiful once again.

ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY DAWN HUNTER CLARK

Dawn Hunter Clark is a local author living in Bowser, BC. Her recently published book "Paranormal Canadian Tales: A Supernatural Journey" has received rave reviews and is available on Amazon.

We welcome Dawn to the pages of EyesOnBC Magazine as our new writer with stories and insights Historically Oceanside.

Come out and have fun on CHILDREN'S MUSEUM DAY on August 19th from 12pm to 4pm, where children can enjoy a variety of activities including building old-fashioned toys, face painting and learning about the museum’s collections, while being entertained by a local musician. The museum is located at 587 Beach Road and online at: qbmuseum.ca - Visit anytime for a good time!

As museum manager, Netanja Waddell said, “The museum is a platform where innovative ideas, history and cultural expression can be shared and enjoyed.

With great learning opportunities for the students of the classrooms to the seniors in our community, it is a destination for everyone to escape and have fun learning about the history of us all. If we know where we came from, we can better see where we are going.”

Thank you to those who keep the history of Qualicum Beach alive. You are truly keepers of the past.