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November 2011 vol 7 issue 90

Community Living on Vancouver Island Fanny Bay to Nanoose Jessie Edwards: Water is clearly her passion • 5 Kylee Epp: A Voice, A Passion, A Performance •

FEATURE Run or Vote: How Little Government can make a BIG impression B USINESS & FINANCE 22

4 Biz Banter: What’s up in local business 6 Vintage Barber Shop is a “Part of Yesterday” 9 Artisan Sausage is King at Ravenstone Farm Charcuterie

Vintage Barbers ... Part of Yesterday

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13 Rowing to Comox 15 Thru the Seasons: What’s around in the winter 22 Tide Table

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

28 Jonathan Challoner Among the Top Brass

7 Ink on the Page: Kids’s Suggestions for the Holidays 28 Jonathan Challoner: Among the Top Brass

COMMUNITY LIFE

14 Inspired by Community 22 The Art of Conscious Living 27 On the Agenda COMMUNITY PEOPLE

5 Jessie Edwards: Water is clearly her passion

8 Kylee Epp: A Voice, A Passion, A Performance 18 Images & Voices: Evelyn Foot

12 Parascience: Exploration and discussion 24 Health & Wellness Matters Kylee Epp A Voice, A Passion, A Performance

Rusty Wheels - Linda Tenney Left to the elements, everything rust with time.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

THE REGULARS

33 In the Stars 3 4-35 Community Events 36 Classifieds 39 Business Information Centre 3 7-39 At Your Service - Local Businesses

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What’s Up in Local Business

ore Dress for Les - Leslie Geddie at Dress for Les in Bowser, will be bringing her excellent eye for style and sense of value to a second location opening November 1 in Coombs. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10 to 5, you can look forward to the same outstanding selection of consignment and new clothing as well as jewelery, purses, shoes, soaps and inviting atmosphere at her new location, between Coastal Carving and the Antique Shop. Taking advantage of the benefits of technology, Leslie will be available via Skype from either location. No kidding ... you’ll be able to access Leslie’s savvy fashion sense wherever she is! What a great idea – taking advantage of today’s coolest technology to help you find that perfect garment you are looking for! Congratulations Leslie on your business expansion! Please refer to Leslie’s ad on page 10.

orn and raised on Vancouver Island, Megan Richards on has been working in the retail industry since 2002. Megan has nine years retail experience and a degree in Marketing. With her parent’s help and guidance, Mod Apparel opened in August! Situated in the heart

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of Qualicum Beach, Mod Apparel carries amazingly hip women’s fashions with an LA vibe and strives to provide you with personal attention and service. Mod Apparel carries brand names such as: Alternative Apparel, BB Dakota, Brave Belts, !iT Jeans, Jack, Joe’s Jeans, Kut from the Kloth, LA Made, Michael Stars, T Los Angeles and Roberto Mantellessia Bracelets. Check them out on Facebook, on line at www.modapparel.ca or stop in to 672 Beach Road, Monday-Saturday 104pm. Can’t wait to see you …how Mod are you?

n unlikely business for two retired school principals has just been started in the Bowser/Deep Bay area. Stoneworks Jewellery is the collaboration between Bob Mathieson, a retired school principal from the North Island and Jane Rothmund, a retired school principal from the Lower Mainland. These two, working together, have created a bold new style of jewellery, where Bob manufactures the components and Jane embellishes them with wild collections of gemstones. Each item they create is one-of-a-kind, so you will never see your piece on someone else. These unique creations are made in silver and copper, with affordable prices ranging

from $10 to $150. Bob and Jane look forward to helping you choose something for yourself, or something that will be treasured if you give it as a gift. You can find them on Facebook as Stoneworks Jewellery or call 778-424-1048. Please see their ad on page 10 where you’ll find details of an upcoming Stonework’s event scheduled for Thursday November 17th at the Bean Counter in Bowser.

elcome to LB BOOKKEEPING now open in Lighthouse Country! Owner/operator Lexia Baich, who holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Vancouver Island University and a certificate in Fraud Awareness, Prevention and Detection from The Association of Certified Forensic Investigators of Canada, is looking forward to serving clients from Qualicum Beach to Courtenay. Having worked in the not-for-profit and public sectors Lexia, a level 4 CGA, utilizes both Quickbooks and Simply Accounting software programs and is able to work on-site or remotely. For more information contact Lexia at (250) 616-9744 or Lbbookkeeping@rocketmail.com. Please refer to Lexia’s ad on page 26. ~

Jessie Edwards

Water is clearly her passion

e had 90 acres of raw land and needed a well. How on earth would we know where to drill? Like many Denman Islanders before us, we took the advice of seasoned locals and called Jessie Edwards. “She’ll witch you a well,” we were told. And so she did. As we’d been told would happen, she came out with her metal rods, tramped through the bush and over the stumps, and when the rods mysteriously shifted and crossed, she told us how deep to drill and how much water we’d find. And, as we’d been told would happen, she was right. Edwards is a dowser, also known as a water witch. At 87 years old, she is now in her 84th year of practicing this ancient art, which combines practicality and mysticism in equal measure. I sat down with Edwards at the Denman Island Guest House’s Bistro to talk about just how dowsing works, what it can be used for, and why we need to be vigilant about the well-being of our groundwater. Edwards started dowsing when she was three years old, taught by her mother. She says there have been dowsers in her Scottish Caledonian family for generations. Edwards has no definitive theory about why dowsing works. “It’s a mystery,” she says. “It’s not something everybody can do. And I don’t know why. Scientists are still figuring it all out.” However, there are certain details that help things along. First of all, she needs the right equipment. Edwards works with two pure brass L-rods -- long wires bent 90 degrees at one end to form handles -- held parallel, one in each hand. She finds these slightly more accurate than the old-fashioned Y-shaped branch. When she heads out to find water, she transverses the property in a grid to make sure she doesn’t miss any potential water course. This involves plenty of scrambling and bushwhacking -- all while holding a metal rod in each hand. The other important part of the work is visualization.

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“Water is the very source of life.” ~ Jessie Edwards

“It helps if you know what you are looking for and what the water course looks like. They are different here on Denman than on Hornby Island or Vancouver Island,” she says. At some point the rods will swivel in her hands and cross. That shows where the water is. She may also get a strong impression of how deep the water is, and how much there is. Edwards has employed a similar technique, using a photo, a map, a compass, and one dowsing rod, to find missing people, and has also used dowsing to locate First Nations archeological sites. “Of course, there are people who say, ‘Old women and their hocus-pocus,’” she says with a mixture of amusement and indignation. But there is no shortage of people, including sceptics, who seek her out, repeatedly. And she says she has never been wrong. While there is plenty of mystery in dowsing, it’s not all “hocus-pocus.” Edwards, a former investigative journalist, brings her very capable rational mind to bear on the process as well. For decades she has been studying water, learning its properties, and becoming an expert on the patterns of groundwater on Denman island. She has maps she’s made showing the watercourses on the Island, and has also dowsed over Baynes Sound to understand the way water flows to Denman from the mountains of Vancouver Island. If you live on Denman, she probably knows something about your well and the water on your property. Water is clearly Edwards’ passion. She brings a pile of reference material to our interview -- a magazine for well drillers, a Scientific American article on water

engineering in ancient Mexico, and more. She is always learning about water. And she is always standing on guard to protect the water. Humans need to become much more conscious of how they treat this precious resource, she says. “I do a lot of talking to people. They want a five-bedroom house with six bathrooms, and then they ask me to find an extra well to water the garden,” she says with an exasperated shake of her head. She tries to nudge her clients to make more sustainable choices. She is concerned because she has noticed the land becoming dryer on Denman over the past five to ten years. She attributes this to a number of factors; increased development, climate change, and the extensive logging that cleared 1/3 of the Island about ten years ago. “When you don’t have trees, you don’t have roots to hold the soil in place and keep the water in. Instead of water flowing down back to the water table, it runs off. Every person should be very careful about the supply of water,” she says. After all, water is the very source of life. ~ www.eyesonbc.com / November 2011

Vintage barber shop is a ‘part of yesterday’ by Shirley Culpin

ob Berge, Simon Wood and Brian Lynes don’t wear white shirts and ties to work as was done in the ‘olden days’ of barbering, but other than that it is pretty difficult to believe that the Upper West Second Avenue Barber Shop hasn’t stepped right out of a Norman Rockwell painting. Located in Qualicum Beach’s Chilham Village retail centre, the shop has evolved from a unisex salon to a charmingly quirky old-fashioned barber shop. It was a vision that owner Bob Berge incubated when he purchased the shop four years ago, and slowly that visualization has become reality.

Hand-carved traditional barber poles grace the front of Bob’s Shop • Shirley Culpin photo

The traditions and history of barbering hold a certain allure for Bob, who began his career as a tonsorial artist in 1958 in Oregon. He apprenticed under barbers who had been plying their trade since the 1920s and 1930s, and he worked then in barber shops much like the one he now owns more than 50 years later. Whether it’s nostalgia for the good old days, a smart business plan or a combination of the two, Bob’s shop evokes fond memories for many of his clients. The traditional black-and-white checkered linoleum, antique chairs, dated backboards and wainscoting all harken back to simpler times. There are vintage prints on the walls, and a framed newspaper advertisement from 1963 when Bob opened his first barber-shop – a seven chair affair – in Oregon. Old-fashioned shaving mugs and brushes adorn the shelves, and a depression-era radio perches high above the special alcove that Bob designed to accommodate and complement his oldest barber chair, an 1895 beauty in pristine condition that began its working life in Gibsons Landing on the Sunshine Coast. “It was used well into the 1920s,” recounts Bob, “and then it went into storage above a funeral parlour in Gibsons. Eventually it was purchased by an antique dealer from Campbell River, and for the next 40 years it sat in her office with a mannequin in it.” It seems fitting, somehow, that such a piece of barbering history should end up as an honoured fixture in a traditional shop. Resting gently on the arms of the old chair is an antique child’s booster seat that originated in Ocean Falls, as did the aged antiseptic sterilizer displayed on a shelf 6

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in the same corner. A coat rack sporting vintage barber shop hooks runs along one wall, and Bob, Simon and Brian continue to use old-fashioned bottles filled with classic after-shave lotions and hair tonics. Anybody looking for Lilac Vegetal After Shave Lotion? They have it! Outside, two hand-carved traditional barber poles stand sentry. They had been ‘in storage’ in Brian’s garage for many years; Bob got his hands on them, touched them up, added light globes at the top of each one. “Somebody in Coombs carved those,” says Bob. “Brian had them in storage – never had used them for what they were intended, so I picked them up.” Bob and Simon have personally undertaken most of the manual labour involved in the shop’s transition. They have used old sepia photographs of vintage tonsorial parlours as a resource guide, and have kept their eyes peeled for the interesting bits and pieces that draw the attention of visitors in every direction. Although the shop already sports many accoutrements of yesteryear, Bob isn’t quite finished yet. His critical eye is cogitating on the contemporary ventilation pipes that run along the ceiling of the shop, and while the fluorescent lighting certainly aids in the

production of a good hair cut, it’s a little out of whack with the timbre of the rest of the place. Finally, there are the half-dozen modern-day black stacking chairs supplied for clients waiting for service. “Simon spotted a church pew for sale a while ago and thought we should get something like that,” says Bob. “I haven’t quite got there yet.” Ultimately though, the Upper West Second Avenue Barber Shop aims to offer oldfashioned service in an old-fashioned environment. “It’s so much easier to work in a shop like this, “ says Bob. “Our chairs fit us, the backboards are set up better…” And, admits Bob, wincing at the thought that he might be considered sexist, “We wanted a ‘guy’ place. We, all three, started out as old-time barbers. Simon (barbering for 15 years) worked with his dad, who was a barber, and Brian and I have been doing it for years and years. It’s more of an old-fashioned men’s barber shop. I think it fits the town, it fits the demographic here, and it fits our style of work. Most of our clients are retired, so this shop appeals.” “It’s a part of yesterday,” chimes in a regular customer, smiling as he climbs down from one of the chairs.

ink on the page: Kids suggestions for the Holidays by Sandra Wahlgren

ompiling this list was very difficult. There are too many good books for kids and I could have listed oodles more. My mandate for the primary titles were books that I had made notations of “loved, loved this book!”

I have not grouped these titles by specific ages or grades. Children’s reading abilities and interests vary and a student in grade 2 may be reading books which have been “targeted” for kindergarten or grades 4-5. Regardless of age, all children love to be read to! Toddlers, Preschool and Primary Grades: Grumpy Bird and Boo Hoo Bird by Jeremy Tankard – Board books. Wonderful illustrations. Ribbit Rabbit by Candace Ryan – Clever use of rhyming words. Press Here by Herve Tullet - I want this book for myself! Two Little Pirates by Ruth Paul – Imaginative story about two little brothers. Tadpole Rex and The Voyage of Turtle Rex by Kurt Cyrus – Children learn about prehistoric life in these beautifully illustrated stories about little and big creatures. Judy Moody by Megan McDonald – A reissued series together with new adventures of Judy Moody and her brother Stink. Upper Elementary and Middle School: The 39 Clues by various authors. There are 13 books in this series about a brother and sister who have to outwit their cousins, aunts and uncles. Mayhem and murder are entwined with historical events.

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The Sisters Grimm by Michael Buckley – The adventures of two sisters who are fairy-tale detectives. There are 8 books in this series. Harry Potter by J.K. Rowling – Still as popular as ever! Conspiracy 365 by Gabrielle Lord - 12 books in this series, where each title is a month of the year in which Cal must survive to the 365th day. Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney – The laugh-out-loud trials and tribulations of being accepted. Ten; Eleven; Twelve; Thirteen by Lauren Myracle – A girl’s view of growing up. Middle School and High School: I found a lot of these titles very bleak and at times disturbing. The flip side is that these books are well written and very popular with students (and adults alike). I am looking at it as this generation’s equivalent of Lord of the Flies, which I didn’t like either. Life As We Knew It; The Dead And The Gone; This World We Live In (The Last Survivors Series) by Susan Beth Pfeffer – A realistic accounting of what life would be like on Earth if the moon’s orbit was altered. A survival story told by 16 year old Miranda through her diary. (P.S. stayed up all night reading the first one) The Hunger Games; Catching Fire; Mockingjay (The hunger games trilogy) by Suzanne Collins – Teenagers are chosen by lottery to represent their district in a televised fight to the death contest. The Declaration by Gemma Malley – Life in the future devoid of children. Your choice is to live forever, if you forgo having children. But what if you did have a child? Gone; Hunger; Lies; Plague (The gone novels) by Michael Grant – Everyone over the age of 14 suddenly vanishes. ~

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by Brenda Timbers

y the time most of us are eleven years old we are trying on a multitude of identities; it’s rare for someone to find their forever passion at that age. But that’s what happened to Qualicum Beach’s Kylee Epp when she walked into her first recording studio twelve years ago. The magic of making music reached out, grabbed her and held fast. A Qualicum Beach childhood reinforced her love of performing.

as a musician. “I love being able to connect with people. Being on stage you can express yourself freely, and you see the audience having fun and responding to your lyrics and your voice. There are not many mediums where you can see the reaction so quickly…it’s a rush.” Over the last few years she’s toured with many fine musicians including Alan Jackson, Brooks and Dunn, Sugarland, Emerson Drive, Aaron Pritchett, Johnny Reid, Faith Hill, Tim McGraw and Toby Keith. She’s been the background vocalist and acoustic guitar player for Jessie Farrell. “I love to travel and see the world.”

“This is a community that really does embrace the arts,” Kylee commented. She was in Echo Players’ musicals, took dance classes, and competed for YTV’s Youth Achievement Awards. She performed at Rotary Club events, family days, fall fairs, athletic events and in lounges. “I must have looked older than my age,” Kylee laughs. “For years I sang in one lounge without anyone commenting.” My age came up in conversation and suddenly, after three years the owners realized that I was underage. After that I had to stand behind a line and then be escorted to the stage for Kylee says. “There’s something great about getting my performance.” on a bus, falling asleep and then 12 hours later you’re in a town where everything is new and different. You Kylee lives in Vancouver, but get into the routine and then all of a sudden this life coming back to Vancouver Island becomes your normal.” is always special. “For me it’s just coming home, the pace slows down, Kylee feels privileged to be pursuing the work she and there is a balance and peace loves. These days her travels take her to Nashville to about being back in nature. I love to work on her music. As she mentions on her website, surf, snowboard and hike, and it’s all “The truth is, I really do feel like I’ve had no choice right here.” in the matter. Music has always been what makes me feel alive, so when I graduated high school and had “As I got older, I began to write songs and develop my sound,” Kylee to make the choice of what I wanted to do with my comments. Live performance is very life, the decision was already made for me. Not that it’s been an easy road, but I’m not convinced any road much at the heart of her experience worth walking down ever is.”

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a voice, a passion, a performance Kylee Epp will be back in Qualicum Beach to headline with Jeanette O’Keeffe and the band ABRA Cadabra. They’ll be performing hits from ABBA at the Qualicum Beach Rotary/Chamber 25th Anniversary Gala Auction on November 12 at the Q B Civic Centre, 747 Jones Road. It will be an incredible evening. For location and ticket information call 250-752-0960. Take a minute and explore Kylee’s world and her work on her website at www.kyleeep. com. Listen to some of her songs: ‘Can’t get Enough’, ‘Without Stopping my Heart’, and ‘Only In The Movies’. Is it my imagination, or can you see an island girl taking flight on the wings of that lovely voice? ~

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By Carolyn Walton

ARTISAN SAUSAGE IS KING AT RAVENSTONE FARM CHARCUTERIE

hen is a sausage not just a sausage? When it’s created by retired Victoria Police Inspector Grant Smith and former restaurateur and chef Trevor Hooper in their state-of-the-art commercial kitchen at Ravenstone Sheep Farm! Sure, there are the old standbys, Canadianstyle breakfast sausage and British Bangers made of pure pork (no breadcrumbs) from their rare heritage Black Pigs, but there’s also a choice of continental culinary delights. How about a Cognac French-style sausage on a bun with browned onions or with hot potato salad, or envision yourself sitting at a table overlooking the blue Aegean Sea enjoying the Greek Garlic (Loukanika) sausage with its orange zest, herbs, Metaxa, garlic, spices and sea salt? The popular Mediterranean with its filling of pork, feta cheese, herbs, spinach, bell Trevor Hooper and Grant Smith at Ravenstone Farm • Carolyn Walton photo peppers, garlic, spices and sea salt is great with pasta. Still hungry? Go Spanish with their Chorizo scrambled with eggs, dine Trevor was owner and chef of the popular method allowing for antibiotic and hormone Louisiana-style with Andouille, a Cajun Raku Kushiyaki Japanese restaurant on free, happy, healthy animals. Their feed style pork sausage great in jambalaya and West 10th Avenue in Vancouver which is organic veggie feed but a lot of their gumbo, or prepare a cassoulet with Toulouse was known for its fusion food, combining nutrition also comes from foraging in the French-style garlic sausage! Japanese izakawa with Spanish tapas, woods and pastures.” Mediterranean Mezze and Chinese dim sum. Moving from Victoria, Grant and his In 1998 he published a cookbook, “Asian Grant and Barb raise both registered Clun wife Barb, bought the 21-acre property Tapas & Wild Sushi: A Nibblers Delight Forest and purebred Navajo Churro sheep, in Dashwood and stocked it with heritage of Fusion Cooking.” His partner Laurie the latter, a rare breed descended from the sheep and pigs. The couple discovered they Robertson, along with Valerie Sorensen, Churra, an ancient Iberian breed, were first had a lot in common with Trevor and his runs the Bread & Honey Food Company imported to North America in the 16th partner Laurie Robertson who had a sheep café on Harrison Avenue in Parksville, a century to feed Spanish armies and settlers. and chicken farm on Parker Road, especially Flocks of Churros were also acquired by popular place to lunch and enjoy Ravenstone as Trevor was a chef. While making charcuterie, local produce, and chicken Native Americans through raids and trading sausages for themselves they discovered a from both owners’ farms. Trevor’s not only and were crossbred until nearly decimated, potential market for the product using their a farmer-chef but also plays the saxophone, but restoration of the breed began in the naturally-raised pork and introduced their performing with groups around Qualicum 1970s. Grant, who took a sheep-shearing sausages to the public a year ago. “We’re Beach and entertaining residents at The course in Washington State, has been in excited about the success of our venture,” Gardens. demand as a certified shearer around the says Grant. “We were doing up to five pigs island. Ravenstone fleece is sent to nearby a week during the summer. So it’s really Artisan sausages, bacon, freezer pork and Qualicum Bay Fibre Works where it’s going quite well.” The carcasses come back lamb sides and cuts as well as chickens washed, picked, and carded into batts. from Gunter Brothers Meat Company in can be purchased at the farm at 1616 Courtenay, the custom cutting is all done at Rodgers Road in Dashwood as well as at Ravenstone’s Large Black pigs are a rare the farm, producing sides or halves, family the Qualicum Beach indoor Winter Farmers’ heritage breed known for their maternal packs and single cuts, vacuum-packed and Market on Saturdays at the Qualicum Beach instincts and ability to produce large litters. frozen. Community Hall at 644 Memorial Avenue. They are an easy-going docile breed, attributed to their large droopy elephant-like “Our lambs and hogs are produced using Ravenstone Sheep Farm: 250-738-0480. ears which partially obscure their vision! ethical and sustainable methods,” Grant www.ravenstonesheepfarm.com Black sows can produce litters up to thirteen emphasizes. “Animals are raised on grass piglets. Grant’s sow weighs 500 pounds, the and forage pastures using a rotational boar 1000 pounds. www.eyesonbc.com / November 2011

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PARA-SCIENCE: EXPLORATION AND DISCUSSION by Phyllis Chubb

onventional science and the method it uses to understand the world is like a child who rejects all but their own rules. Parascience is more like an adult who has learned the value of flexibility and the importance of experience when gathering knowledge. For example, just because conventional science says premonitions aren’t possible doesn’t mean they don’t happen. The denial by conventional science merely means such occurrences are outside its chosen rules. One of the challenges that separate science and para-science is the importance of self-report or subjective reporting. Conventional science relies on direct observation and measurement combined with the ability to consistently replicate an event on demand. Para-science values experience and the subjective report of an experience. It does not expect any event, such as a premonition, to occur on demand. Within the rules of the scientific method subjective reporting is considered to be unreliable. As a result of science’s narrow focus many things which are known experientially, as truths, are rejected

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What’s the difference between conventional science and para-science? by mainstream science. Once the difference between the ‘scientific method and the methods employed by para-sciences is known it becomes easier to contemplate much broader variables. The focus on this, and articles to come, will be on subjects falling under the heading of para-science. The topics will be provided from the experience of people’s lives, common folklore, and ancient wisdom dealing with the energies surrounding us. Subjects such as the importance of ritual, the power of prayer, dealing with anger or disappointment, loss or windfalls will be highlighted. It’s hard to believe that good luck can be a strain, but the reality of this situation is that it’s true! Also, how we deal with our fortune, be it good or bad, will influence immediate and future experiences. One area that para-science research has focused on is the extreme levels of noise that surround us. What has been discovered is that the general acceptance of noise disrupts the quality of life. The idea of being in silence can be scary to some people. Unfortunately, the reason for the fear relates to the sudden awareness of inner thoughts. It is next to impossible, without serious self-discipline, to remain conscious in a noisy environment. Learning to acknowledge these energies and how to make use of them will benefit our lives The problem with excessive noise in our environment is how it prevents conscious awareness of the immediate moment. Lack of consciousness limits self-knowledge which in turn limits our ability to be true to our self. This is why Churches, Temples, Meditative Centres and Libraries are all quiet places. External noises prevent us from being in touch with our feelings and thoughts. Discordant noise, such as the combined sounds coming from a radio and a television, limits our behaviour and our ability to think. Getting in touch with the conscious mind can be challenging, especially if accustomed to noise in the environment. As an experiment try turning off the TV or radio. Try just sitting in the silence. This may be difficult at first. However, as being in silence becomes more comfortable, decision making will feel easier as well. In fact, once consciously chosen, silence truly can become golden, just as the ancients have told us. Prayer involves directing energy with intention and thought forming, or visualizing a specific outcome. This is another area where conventional science and para-science part company. In the next issue evidence supporting prayer and its application will be shown as the exploration of para-scientific topics continues. ~

Rowing to Comox by Brenda Timbers

n the spring of 1963 my father started work on the frame of a little rowing dinghy. A steam box in the back yard softened the wood for the curved ribs. A thin skin of marine plywood glowed bright yellow, the interior was submarine grey, and the Pollywog was born: my perfect 12th birthday present. Dad carved a piece of yellow cedar into spoon oars and that year I rowed myself right out of an awkward childhood and into a new confidence. I’ve always been fascinated by the stories of the coast. Rowing vast distances was the norm for an earlier generation; a small clinker-built boat and two strong oars took you places. I guess these stories are still perking about in my head because I woke up in my Ships Point home this September on a calm day and decided to row to Comox. At 9:30 I slipped the little 8-foot Walker Bay rowboat off its wheels. The tide was just starting to fall; too bad for me, it drains south here and I was heading north. With a peanut butter sandwich, a slathering of sunscreen, extra oars, bailer, a life jacket, bottles of water, an iPod, and a cell phone in a dry bag, I started to row. Ships Point protrudes well out into Baynes Sound, between Denman and Vancouver Island. As I settled in mid-channel a sea lion, one of the colony that spends much of the year hauling out on oyster barges and log booms in Fanny Bay, slipped by me intent on fishing. At Buckley Bay I kept an eye on the ferry as it pulled out. This shoreline here has more curves than a guitar. Ships Point juts out, Fanny Bay dips in, Base Flat hides Buckley Bay, while the shore of Denman is a relatively straight line until you hit Denman Point. Then the island curves up and away in a ragged sweep all the way up Henry Bay to Longbeak Point. Union Bay appears on the far shore and stays there forever. Watch the near shore as a gauge to your progress, it’s vastly more encouraging.

BRENDA TIMBERS A dolphin slides by as I row to Sandy Island Provincial Marine Park (a.k.a. Tree Island), where I stretch my legs and eat a sandwich. The day is slipping away into mid afternoon, and I still have some rowing to do. As I pull away from the island and veer towards Comox, I pass the Seal Islets; suddenly I’m surrounded by seals watching my progress. Dozens more lay out on the sandy knoll in the warm sun, watching me row by. I pull for Goose Spit, the most open crossing of the trip. Before long I’m hugging the shore and rowing steadily only yards away from strollers enjoying the sunshine. By 5:30 p.m. I pull into the Comox marina, past the sailboats, the power boats, and smugly past the fuel dock. I ship my oars and slide up to the dock. I stretch stiff shoulders and wave at my husband Bob, who is cheering me in with great pride. Eight hours of rowing covered about 24km; eight hours of rowing treated me to gulls wheeling as the light danced on the water; eight hours of rowing made me feel 12 years old again. This could become addictive, it’s only 31 K to Qualicum Beach, and my sister Diane is thinking of kayaking alongside if the tide, weather and the Qualicum winds agree with our plan. ~

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Christmas Hampers ... The Ladies Auxiliary from Royal Canadian Legion, Bowser, Branch 211 will be putting together hampers again this year. Eligible names must be in by November 28, 2011. Please contact Evelyn at 250757-9778 or Joyce at 250-757-9737. - submitted From the Lions Den ... The Qualicum Bay Lions made a donation for the children’s Halloween party held at the community hall. We would like to thank the Floor Curlers and the Light House Community Club for their donation to the Qualicum Bay Lions. A big thank-you to Bon Thorburn for all the machine work and time in helping clean and tidy up the grounds around our ball park and club house. ~ submitted by George Stringer A Festivus in the making ... Some things change, some things stay the same. For many years, the business community in Bowser has hosted “Moonlight Madness”, and this year is no different ... except for its new name. Accordingly to event organizers, Bowser’s Moonlight Madness has become the “Lighthouse Community Festivus”. The focus of the event is still community fundraising and will be supporting the Bowser Legion Ladies Auxiliary Hamper Project again this year, as well as the Lighthouse Community Centre. See events, page 35, for more.

NaTUre’s Fall and Winter Wonders! by Nancy Whelan

Fall … dull … Winter… dark… Ho-hum … Z-z-z …Br-r-r … Blah …

ot a bit of it! These seasons have plenty to offer if we just set ourselves to a little observation, a tad of research, a few astute questions, and then bestir ourselves into some off-season action. I was mulling over how to approach some seasonal articles for the next few months when I came across a book review in BC Nature, the quarterly newsletter of the BC Naturalists. I quote Dawn Hanna in her assessment of “Trees and Shrubs in Winter” by Rosamund Pojar. “When … deciduous trees and shrubs go naked … in all their beautiful simplicity … [with] keys using characteristics seen in winter … cones … twigs, buds, and bark … I can’t wait for all the leaves to fall!” Hanna’s enthusiasm for fall and winter exploration is contagious, and my list of fall/winter activities now runs off the page.

So, if entertaining visitor and a busy summer in the garden left you no time to wander, now is the time to get out and refresh your sense of wonder. Following are some ‘jumpstart’ suggestions to try on your own or with friends, or to get started with local tours and events. ‘Google’ too, will be helpful in our winter research; for starters, “How to identify trees in winter”. Great for both body and soul is the good old-fashioned walk, and many other activities depend on this refreshing exercise. In Oceanside, trails, quiet roads, beaches, fields and forests abound – there is no excuse for leaving the Wellies and raingear in the closet. Whatever other benefits and new knowledge lie in ‘the walk’, think of its greatest advantage – providing sunlight (yes, even through those clouds), and keeping that indoor huddle syndrome, SAD, at bay. Search “Mid Vancouver Island Hiking”

To join interesting tours of local and Island walks check into Ronda Murdoch’s website “rainforestnaturehikes.com”, or “Coastal Revelations Eco-Hiking Tours”. If you’ve been saving your BEACON’s over the years, look up Sharon Waugh’s “Trek On” articles to find detailed directions for local walks or hikes. The folks at The Beacon office will also be happy to provide you with copies of those past articles to help you plan your winter jaunts. Blessed as we are with a plethora of beaches - sandy, gravelly, rocky - there’s no lack of opportunity to revel in the slosh and slam of waves and the wind in your hair. If you’re a keen beach observer you’ll soon note that beaches in winter differ, sometimes quite dramatically, from beaches in summer … and not just in the temperature of the water. Waves, tides, and storms can change the continued next page

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whole configuration of a beach, moving driftwood, sand, and even boulders into new positions. Winter storm watching at a beach or headland is invigorating and thrilling, and no need to blow the budget for a couple of days at “the Wick” – choose your own (and free) beach. Check out “Changes in Fall and Winter beaches” and the books by local author Theo Dombrowski on “Secret Beaches of (Southern/Mid) Vancouver Island”. Just a healthy reminder: Dress warmly for beach forays; never turn your back on the sea when close to its edge; wear sturdy footwear and beware of slippery or sea-weedy rocks. An activity well suited to the fall and winter beach is bird watching. There are fewer woodland birds in evidence during these months, but a host of local and pelagic sea and shore birds gather by the hundreds off our shores for the winter. Bring along binoculars and a good bird identification book (National Geographic or Sibley are a couple of good choices). You might think of joining the Arrowsmith Naturalists who host regular and relatively easy fall and winter walks often geared to identifying birds. The Naturalists also participate in the annual North Americawide ‘Christmas Bird Count’ every December … with a warm, jolly pot luck dinner to follow! Three mid-Island festivals use birds as their calling cards in winter and early spring. Watch for the Trumpeter Swan Festival in Comox in February; the PV/QB Brant Festival in April and Tofino’s Shorebird Festival in May. Another popular Island fall activity is a ‘mushroom walk’ to seek out and identify the local mushrooms that magically emerge from the forest floor with the fall rains. Again, a really good guidebook is a must, and even better is a careful and truly experienced guide to the fungi. And do make absolutely sure of your identification before deciding to saute a panful of self-picked mushrooms with that juicy steak; some mushrooms cause stomach upsets, and some are deadly poisonous (often the prettier ones). Google “Vancouver Island Edible Mushrooms” A ‘heads-up’ exploration could lead you to spend some wellgarbed time outdoors on a clear winter night. Check out those starlit constellations in the winter sky; notice how they are different from the summer stars which are now shining elsewhere. Which combinations can you identify? Consult a star chart or look up “Autumn and Winter Skies”. And right in your own backyard, think about fall clean-up and winter gardening (though it’s a bit late to get started on that for this year). Join a garden club to learn more and Google “Fall and Winter Garden Cleanup” for some tips. With all this interesting activity in the offing, you might want to collect your new knowledge in you own database, complete with photos, or if the kids are part of your rambles, a journal/ scrapbook will make a good future reference and keepsake. Hannah Hinchman’s “A Trail Through Leaves” is a fine example for adults and older children. Oh dear … if all the above fail to entice, go to blifaloo.com … temporary boredom relief. ~

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ELECTION 2011

How little Government Can make a big impression

by Lisa Verbicky

mall town news spreads fast. It’s part of the reason small town newspapers are likely not to disappear any time soon. People have an insatiable appetite for what is happening close to home; what’s in the news that might affect them today. From photos of people they recognize, to complaints over potholes, to what’s happening with that vacant lot at the end of the road. People in small towns everywhere are dueling it out in letters to the editor over anything from parking spaces and school closures. After being stopped in the grocery store by a candidate running in the up and coming local elections who wanted to be interviewed for this article, it is clear that people are passionate about where they live. But, while heated discussion looks good on paper and keeps people talking, there’s nothing like putting yourself in the hot seat at the local government decision making table. That is, other than casting your vote

for the one you think can best carry the flame for the community you live in. “Many political scientists and political philosophers view local government as a training ground for democracy, ”says a report by the Union of BC Municipalities, Local Government in British Columbia (Fourth Edition, 2008), “enabling local citizens to learn how to temper their individual ambitions with concerns for others.” The role of local government, says the UBCM report, is to give citizens an opportunity to participate in resolving problems, provide desired services and facilitate control over one’s environment in cooperation with others. According to a May 2010 Report by the British Columbia Local Elections Task Force, over 1660 elected positions for over

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250 government bodies are filled through local elections in the province. In 2008, over 3,050 candidates ran in these elections. Running for local government or voting in local elections is in some ways more important than doing so in Federal or Provincial elections in terms of the power of local citizens to participate in decisions that affect their everyday lives, says Joe Stanhope who has served a total of 5 threeyear terms on the Board of Directors with the Regional District of Nanaimo. These can include decisions on anything from municipal services such as garbage, recycling, and composting programs, park creation and recreational activities, land use and conservation, transportation, waste, water quality, green building and energy, property taxes, emergency social services,

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tireless volunteer By Rita Levitz

ow relevant is the Legion in today’s world? To today’s community? In a word: “Very.” Just ask tireless volunteer and “Legion booster” Evelyn Foot. “When I came to the Island seventeen years ago, I joined the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion right away. I’d worked for the Legions in Vancouver and had seen the veterans coming in, needing help, getting help. There are still vets out there who need our help; there are also new, younger vets, and the Legion is addressing those needs.” As one of six local attendees at the Provincial Convention this year, Evelyn found out about the Veteran’s Transition Program funded by the Legion Foundation. “It’s the only one of its kind, a UBC program for our veterans returning from Canadian Armed Forces actions overseas.” Evelyn’s volunteering is guided by her experience, her eyes and her heart. “I was born and grew up in the East End of Vancouver. I basically raised my own three children singlehandedly, bartending, waitressing and holding down two jobs when I needed to. When I started to work at the Legions in Vancouver, the feeling was entirely different; there was a real family atmosphere.”

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continued from previous page “The purpose of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Legion is to assist the Branch in any way that it can. We really need more people and we need younger people.” Evelyn is on the constant lookout for new members, and she has a very “lucrative” source: “We have this group that started as a Newcomer’s Group and blossomed into what is now the Bowser Ladies Lunch Group. We go for lunch once a month and anyone new in the neighbourhood is invited to come along. That’s where I get a lot of new members for the Ladies Auxiliary! I try to get them before they get involved in something else,” Evelyn laughs. Organizing and putting together the annual Christmas Hampers is one of the main activities of the Ladies Auxiliary. “My, how it has grown! We started with twelve, and last year we made eighty-seven hampers. I’ve been involved with it since I first joined, thanks to Alice Gwilt. It’s now a big community thing—the Lions always donate, individuals do, as do local stores such as Tomm’s, QF, Thrifty’s and Save-On. It takes the Ladies Auxiliary three days to put the hampers together, and we have a really good time doing it.” Everything is kept strictly confidential. “I’m the only person who knows where the hampers go—some to younger families, some to single older people, and some to families where both adults are working but they still can’t make it. It’s hard on them. I understand; I was in that situation when I had my three kids. I got help and I got out of that situation, but it’s hard. I’ve seen a lot of people that we’ve given to in the past and they’ll say, ‘We don’t really need it this year.’ People are basically honest.” “If people need help at anytime during the year, they can just phone me. The LA keeps an account for those circumstances. It doesn’t have to be a special occasion.” At their annual Valentine’s Day Tea, the LA raises money for the two $1,000 bursaries they give to KSS grads for post-secondary education. Although not all LA members are also members of the Legion, Evelyn is a dual member. She has just received her TwentyFive Year Pin from the Legion and a Lifetime Membership Award from the LA, recognition based on service given, not on accumulated years.

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“I love my volunteering; I don’t know what I would do otherwise! My first couple of years here were hard, not knowing anyone, so I know how it can be for people just moving here, and how important it is to become part of the community.” Evelyn’s volunteering includes the Halloween Party, the Fall Fair, and “whatever comes up.” She also bikes, is part of a Friday Walking Group…the list goes on. “I like knowing lots of people. I like it that people, wherever I am, will say, ‘Hi Evelyn, I recognized your voice.’ Both the physical and the social aspects of our lives are so important for our well-being. This is home, and it’s our friends who keep us going, who keep us involved. We really need Seniors Housing here; our Seniors want to stay here—this is their home.” And as for the importance of the Legion? Evelyn says it best: “If you know where the Legion is, you know where Bowser is.”

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Which “Proof” is Truth? By Joanne Sales

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roving” something does not change reality - it changes our mind about something. What does it mean to prove something?

I’m fascinated and concerned by the demands for “proof” about the impacts of electromagnetic radiation in regards to the installation of BC Hydro’s wireless Smart Meters on everyone’s home in BC. BC Hydro says that there is no “proof” that Smart Meters are harmful; therefore they are safe. (What?) Meanwhile, large numbers of people with serious concerns are scrambling to present proof about the effects of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by Smart Meters. Scientists worldwide are documenting what they consider “proof,” but their proof is ignored. What is this thing called PROOF that we demand, scramble to find, and then ignore? Is proof what we need, or is there another kind of wisdom called for? Proof is gained by scientific investigation – but as each generation passes, many of their “proofs” go with them. Proof is also gained by personal experience - although what feels like proof one year may show itself to be a steppingstone to a “greater proof” the next. So proof is relative. There was no proof that cigarette smoke and asbestos caused cancer, and then there was. Apparently what we are usually making our decisions on is not absolute proof – it is relative proof. In the end, we’re stuck with the responsibility to make the wisest decision we can based on what we currently know. We can’t wait for absolute proof. In September, I came home from a council meeting where the following question was asked, “What is it going to take to prove to those people that Smart Meters are safe, when the Chief Medical Officer says that they are safe.” I was so disturbed by that question that I went home and did a very unscientific thing. I walked up to my bookcase, closed my eyes, opened a random book, and opened my eyes. The book turned out to be The Universe in A Single Atom by the Dalai Lama (page 35.) It said, “If I look for something and do not find it, this does not mean that the thing I am looking for does not exist.” The Dalai Lama went on to explain that the means we use to test something has to be commensurate with the thing being tested. His example was this. If I don’t see a scorpion on the page, that is considered proof that there is none, for scorpions can be seen with the human eye. But if I don’t see acid on the page, that does not prove that there is no acid, for acid cannot be seen with the human eye. The extended argument - just because we cannot prove that there is life on other planets, does not mean that there is none. Just because science cannot prove God, does not mean God does not exist.

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The book I picked up with my eyes closed seemed quite appropriate for reasons that we can ignore for the moment, for we have no means to test it. Sometimes we do things without proof – and dang, they work. Other times we do things that are really stupid, waiting for proof that they are stupid, and then we suffer.

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This brings us back to the council meeting. What would it take to prove to those people that Smart Meters are safe? First, just because someone says something never proves anything. “Don’t believe anything you hear and only half of what you read,” my 8th grade teacher told us, and that was even before Fox News! The Buddha said, don’t blindly accept what I say - test my words. Questioning is not a sign of disrespect; rather it is a sign of commitment to our collective search for truth. Second, it would require the legitimate use of the scientific method - and it is simply unscientific to dismiss the experiences of 5% of the population who are suffering from EHS (Electro Hyper Sensitivity) with severe symptoms such as headaches, dizziness, insomnia, memory loss, brain fog, etc. from electromagnetic radiation. (35% have moderate symptoms.) The WHO, World Health Organization, has classified electromagnetic radiation as a Class 2B carcinogenic. Good science would not ignore the findings of legitimate scientists worldwide who are calling for caution. Third, it would require respect for the limits of science. “Not seeing a thing is not the same as seeing its non-existence.”

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What a profound insight. Some things are too subtle for our eyes to see, and some things are also too subtle for scientific instruments to “see.” If we are looking to discover the impact of electromagnetic rays on the developing brain of a young child, we need extremely sensitive instruments. And you know what? We don’t have instruments that subtle, or we haven’t used them. So, we simply don’t know what the impact will be. Science is a great tool, but has little to say about virtue, ethics, relationships, the source and the meaning of life. Far too many people assume that just because science can’t address a realm, that it has no value. This is a passing phase for humanity. We’ll either pass away with it or grow beyond it.

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In every realm we are being called upon to recognize the limits of science and limits of what we know. Sometimes we have to make decisions based on wisdom and compassion – not proof alone. When we acknowledge the limitations of our measuring devices (personal brains and senses included), we find ourselves standing open handed before the awesome ocean of mystery. We don’t know it all. The sooner our over confidence is undermined, the better. Science is a great tool. But the great mystery of life remains. Science and technology should serve life, and when they don’t, our loyalty should be to life. Let us respect invisible things and the things we don’t yet know. No proof needed. ~

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staying healthy with diabetes prepared by Lucy Churchill, RN

ovember is Diabetes Awareness Month and November 14 is World Diabetes Day.

Both type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes are serious conditions and can lead to the same complications. You can do many things to stay well! The important first steps are: • Eat according to a healthy meal plan • Increase your physical activity • Learn as much as possible about diabetes

Are you heading in a healthy direction? Blood Glucose - You and your healthcare team should set goals for your blood glucose. It is important to recognise that you may need to add medication and/or insulin injections to your lifestyle changes (healthy eating and increased activity) to achieve blood glucose targets. Blood Pressure - High blood pressure can lead to eye disease, stroke and kidney disease. Try to keep your blood pressure below 130/80mm Hg. Cholesterol - High cholesterol and other fats in the blood can lead to heart disease and stroke, aim for LDL 2.00 mmol/L or lower and total cholesterol to HDL ratio below 4. Healthy Eating - Following “Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide” which includes limiting the amount of fat you eat. Ask your doctor to refer you to a dietician to learn more about healthy eating. Physical Activity - Both aerobic and resistance exercises are important for people living with diabetes. Start slow with 5-10 minutes of brisk walking a day and try to increase it to 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity each week. Resistance exercise such, as weight training should be performed three times a week. Weight - Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight will help to control your blood glucose. Eye Disease - Have your eyes checked at least once a year. Foot Care - Take off your socks and shoes at every doctor’s visit. If you cannot lift your feet, use a mirror to check the bottom of your feet.

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Depression and Anxiety - These are common feelings in people with diabetes, speak to your doctor if you think you may be depressed. Smoking - Smoking can cause serious health problems like heart attack and stroke. Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about quitting smoking. Kidney Disease - Have your urine checked regularly to check for early signs of kidney disease. Nerve Damage - Let your doctor know if your hands or feet feel numb of have “pins and needles”. Are you heading in the right direction to a healthy lifestyle? ~

Run or Vote: continued from page 17 building permits, bylaws, community grants-in-aid, and employment and retention. “You’re talking about decisions that immediately impact the everyday quality of life for the people living in the community,” says now former Area H Director Dave Bartram. “On a provincial level, it could take years to make changes to big picture issues like healthcare or education. On a local level, you are still held to larger government decisions, but, you have more influence on how they play out locally.” Still the decisions facing local government and voters are not easy ones. The Elections Task Force Report also suggests that local government is one of the toughest forms of government around because it garners a lot of interest from diverse points of views on issues that immediately affect citizens. According to UBCM, not everyone values community in the same way. Some citizens, as in the case with some developers, may view participation in public process and communitymindedness as an impediment to their individual success. “The RDN is one of the fastest growing areas in the province, at twice the national average,” says Stanhope, who remembers growing up in the Oceanside area when it was still virtually untouched. “One of the biggest issues facing local governments is urban sprawl, therefore the primary role of local government in the area is long-term planning.” Then there is the job of balancing the economy, jobs, and environmental protection as in the yet unresolved case of the Raven Coal Mine Project and our local shellfish industry, he says. Also, piggy-backed on to local government elections are elections for school board trustees, and as we know school closures are not easy decisions with potentially wide and deep impacts on the community. For new members of local government, there’s a steep learning curve, says Stanhope. The same could be said for voters who are looking to make the right decision. There are also no pensions or big salaries in little government, so for those running, they aren’t doing it for the money, laughs Bartram. Yet despite all of the challenges, every election cycle sees citizens like Bill Veenhof, running for Area H Director, and Janet Touhey and Barry Kurland, running for School District 69 Trustee from Area H, keen to jump in. “I’ve always been service oriented,” says newly retired Veenhof. “I chose to run in local government because I truly enjoy working with people and I expect that, at the local government level, I will have many decision making opportunities that will make a positive difference, unlike other government levels. I think it will be a great learning experience.” “I think it has the potential to be a humbling experience because not everyone is going to agree with you, but I also have the opportunity to make a positive difference,” says Kurland, a retired Qualicum Bay farmer, father, and educator who has taught in the Oceanside area since 1973. “I know it’s not going continued next page

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continued from page 25 to be a total picnic, but, someone has to get involved. If not me then who, and if not now then when?” Voters have a big decision to make in looking at who each candidate is, and why they are running, and how that person can improve the quality of life for themselves and the community. “Candidates need to have leadership ability, and to be able to make decisions based not on how you feel about an issue but for the longterm good of everyone,” says Bartram. “There are no party politics at the local level, their job is to work with everyone to get done what’s needed to be done.” “As a director, you can’t operate on single interests, you have to be able to see the big picture and make decisions based on the total interests of the region,” says Stanhope.

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The same might be said for voters who have the responsibility of electing officials that will contribute to functional local government. Deep Bay resident, Diane Sampson, who strongly considered running for the Area H Director position, is now choosing to cast her vote for a candidate that she feels will do the job she doesn’t have the time to do. “I initially decided I would run because I strongly felt that all decisions affecting Area H must reflect what the citizens of this area want. Consensus within Area H must be determined before decisions are made at the regional level. Now, instead, I’ve found someone whom I believe will take this issue seriously; hopefully, I will have impact with my vote.” Candidates should also be able to get along with fellow directors, work well with people, be able to make decisions as a group, be fiscally responsible, foster transparency and open communications, and be able to focus on solutions not problems, says Stanhope. “Being a Director was both tremendously challenging and rewarding,” says Bartram who did three terms as Area H Director with the RDN.” It was a huge job for both Bartram and his wife, Joyce, who held down the fort when he was out, he says. “The only thing I didn’t like about it was the few late night calls from citizens after they’d had a couple glasses of wine,” he laughs. “Or, when people would be disrespectful to each other during public meetings. But, on the other hand people are speaking passionately about their community, and freedom of speech is important. Isn’t democracy wonderful?!” “I’m extremely proud of what was accomplished during my time on the board including the 2003 OCP, the Area H Village Planning in 2009/2010, the Deep Bay Shellfish Centre, the Lion’s Senior Housing Project, and the Drinking Water/Watershed Protection Plan,” he says The next Area H Director, and voters will be a part of some exciting things including the roll out of the Area H Para-Transit Pilot Project also initiated during Bartram’s term. His successor will also face ongoing challenges, including, says Bartram, discussion over the need for sewer systems as a means of protecting coastal waters and the shellfish industry, among many others. Voting takes place November 19th for Electoral Area H at the Lighthouse Community Hall from 8 am to 8 p.m.. For more information on Local Government Elections in your area, visit www. rdn.bc.ca or for information on Elections for School Board Trustee visit www.sd69.bc.ca. ~

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stranger wandering into Council Chambers that October evening could have guessed right away that an election was in the air. Not that the e-word was mentioned; it wasn’t, but the agenda showed little that was new or possibly contentious; even outgoing Councillor Jack Wilson grumbled good naturedly he couldn’t get anything going. “It was the material I had to work with,” he said after the meeting. There were several bread and butter topics such as drainage concerns on Primrose and recommendations for Qualicum Beach’s 2012 celebrations, but there were also a few nuggets. Consider this: The Town is looking into the crossing time allowed by the traffic light at Fern and Memorial. It seems the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control recommends a pedestrian walking speed at four feet per second. (Tell that to someone pushing a walker, or a young mother hanging on to a small child, or anyone who is hobbled through injury or disease.) CAO Mark Brown told Council the Town is considering installing countdown timers and would need eight new heads, costing $5000.

And this: A homeowner on Judges Row requested a development permit, after the fact, for a stone wall that was built slightly higher than the present bylaw allows. Apparently the owner assumed that since the wall was replacing an old fence, the same height would be allowed. Not so, but the Town and owner eventually reached an agreement. Councillor Barry Avis took issue with the bylaw that restricts the height of a fence, but would have allowed a cedar hedge with no height restrictions. Go figure. And this. Council voted to ask the Province to put Qualicum Beach on the list of “Solar Hot Water Ready” jurisdictions, allowing the Town to require pre-piping for solar hot water installations in new single family dwellings. (Homes in shaded areas can apply for an exemption). Town staff sees this measure as one way to help meet the emissions reduction target of 2020 and beyond. This doesn’t mean that new houses are going solar, just that they will have the capability of being adapted to solar if the owner wants. It’s usually cheaper to install in the construction phase rather than later. The

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Jonathan Challoner: Among the Top Brass by David Morrison

n one of life’s fascinating little synchronicities, during the morning of the day I had scheduled to transcribe the recording of my interview with this month’s subject, news broke of the passing of Uan Rasey (1921-2011). Unless you are a scholar of his instrument or a movie nut you may not know the name, but without knowing it you have surely heard him play. As first trumpet with the MGM movie studio orchestra for around 25 years, Rasey contributed to the soundtracks of dozens of Hollywood classics, such as West Side Story, Singin’ in the Rain, My Fair Lady and, taking solo spotlights, Chinatown. Enjoying equal ‘anonymity’ within the crowd scene of an orchestra was the late Maurice Murphy (1935-2010). Described upon his death by Tom Service of UK broadsheet, The Guardian, as “an essential part of the soundtrack to your musical life, even if you don’t realise it,” Murphy was principal trumpeter of the London Symphony Orchestra from 1977 to 2007. Like Rasey, Murphy was a genius in his sphere, his horn featuring in the music for all six episodes of the third most successful movie franchise of all time (and, in the first three Harry Potter movies, the most successful). And, like Rasey, in terms of commercial visibility Murphy remains unknown, yet it was he above all other potentially influential trumpet players that first captured the musical imagination of a kid from Coombs. “The first music that really caught my attention was film music, and most definitely

John Williams’ scores, like Star Wars,” begins Jonathan Challoner, who actually had the good fortune of meeting Murphy four years ago. (“It was a great experience,” he says.) At just 24-years old, Challoner, now based in Toronto, is widely regarded as one of the most promising exponents of the trumpet this country has seen in many a day. As the youngest member of John MacLeod’s Rex Hotel Orchestra he won a Juno this year for Best Traditional Jazz Album for Our First Set. MacLeod describes his young band-mate as “probably the most impressive Canadian jazz trumpet player of his generation.”

Lofty praise indeed, but when learning that the Kwalikum Secondary and Humber College graduate was one of five finalists (and the sole Canadian) in the biggest international jazz trumpet competition in the world in September, it’s not difficult to understand why. Dedicated to the memory of a legendary New York brass teacher, the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition is held in Springfield, Missouri, and for budding professional trumpeters is a very big deal. “It was a huge honour to be a part of it,” beams Challoner, “and I met these four other trumpet players who are all on their own paths. It was extremely inspirational for new directions to take myself.” continued next page

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continued from page 35 New directions? As if this young man doesn’t have enough directions to be following as it is! “I have my own band that I write for and do stuff with,” he explains, in detailing the other projects he is involved in besides MacLeod’s award winners. “I’m also the co-leader of the Heavyweights Brass Band. It’s inspired by the music of New Orleans, and we play jazz and funk. That band has been my main focus for the last few months. We’ve been playing quite a lot and have got a lot of attention in Ontario, which we hope will spread nationwide in the coming months.” If widespread attention were not forthcoming for this fresh, exciting outfit, it would be a travesty, frankly. In July the 5-piece band released its debut CD, Don’t Bring Me Down, featuring funk-tastic original material alongside swinging, brass-propelled interpretations of pop hits by such as Lady Gaga, Michael Jackson and Beyoncé. An unmistakably Big Easy-spiced musical gumbo, with occasional soul and hiphop flourishes adding further contemporary flavours, Don’t Bring Me Down is already a considerable hit on national jazz radio, with the pop potential to cross over to the mainstream. One of the Heavyweights’ highest profile gigs to date takes place in Toronto on November 17, where they open for New Orleans musician, Trombone Shorty, who at just one year older than Challoner has already worked with U2, Eric Clapton, Dr. John and Lenny Kravitz to name a few. Apart from the Heavyweights and his work with MacLeod, Challoner also keeps his hand in with Powell River-born jazz legend, Don Thompson; fast-rising, Toronto-based Brazilian singer, Alina Morales, and the 7-piece funk outfit, KC Roberts & the Live Revolution. That’s six projects and counting, if you’re losing track. On top of all of this, as part of the Gibson-Baldwin GRAMMY Jazz Ensemble, Challoner performed at the GRAMMYs even before attending Humber College. “I was in high school,” he explains, “and it was thanks to the teachers and mentors I had growing up on the Island – everyone from my trumpet teacher to my high school music teachers, to people like Ingrid Jensen, the amazing trumpet player from Nanaimo. She helped me audition for some of these programs for young musicians in the States, and it sort of turned into the GRAMMYs thing. It was my first taste of a professional life and was fun, but the really good thing about it was I got to meet people my age who wanted to do exactly the same thing.” Apart from the seemingly unlikely influence of Maurice Murphy, Challoner is on record citing more obvious musical giants as crucial to his progression as a young musician. He describes his discovery of Duke Ellington’s early works as a time “full of magic and wonder,” and how “a million emotions burst out of every sound, every chord and every solo.” Of Clark Terry’s playing, Challoner poetically observes it as possessing “the same kind of humanity and feeling a great Shakespearean actor could emote.” If based solely on these words, Challoner is clearly a musician with the ability to delve into the very soul of musical creation, to profoundly feel the emotional punch of music with a deeper understanding than most – whether

musician, or otherwise. When listening to his instinctive, silky playing, the skills so highly rated by John MacLeod, among many, certainly reflect this. Challoner is simply as natural a musician as it is possible to be, delivering his music to the listener with as much soulful expression as brilliant technique, regardless of the sonic setting. Considering Challoner’s main inspiration was a musician remembered principally for soundtrack work, it is sweet that another of life’s fascinating little synchronicities has a part to play in his own story. When relating his love of Duke Ellington’s music in the piece of writing from which the above quotes are taken, Challoner also proclaimed the Duke’s body of work as “a soundtrack to life, with ups and downs, happiness and sadness, jovial playfulness and tight-lipped seriousness.” Wouldn’t it be cool if one day in the future a young musician looked back at the discography of Jonathan Challoner and thought the very same thing? “So much of what we do is ephemeral and quickly forgotten, even by ourselves, so it’s gratifying to have something you have done linger in people’s memories.” ~ John Williams, composer of the Star Wars soundtracks Hear and read more at: www.myspace.com/jonchalloner, www. heavyweightsbrassband.com and www.johnsjazz.ca

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Aries (March 21-April 19) Your sex drive will be super amped this month. Romantic interludes will be sweet and affectionate plus, for some reason, you’re even talking and thinking a lot about sex. (BTW, lose the zebra spandex.) Naturally, this is good news for many because relationships are so challenging now. (Gulp.) Difficult partnerships are ending. Factoid. Nevertheless, something is taking place that is transforming your image to the world. You’re starting to appear happier and more affluent to others.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) For different reasons (according to the details in your life), you will be focused on home, family and domestic matters this month. Many of you will be on a decorating kick. You’ll also attend to repairs. Many of you will entertain at home more than usual -- enjoying chatty conversations with family and loved ones. You can also expect to spend more time with parents or family members. With Mars in your sign now, you have lots of drive! Privately, you’re considering ways to re-invent your public image and perhaps tweak your life direction in general. Big changes are possible!

Taurus (April 20-May 20) You need to get more sleep this month. Accept this and respect your need for more rest. Interactions with others (especially close friends and partners), are going to be unusually significant, in the month ahead. Fortunately, relationships with others will be affectionate and highly communicative. You’ll enjoy the company of others and vice versa. Someone might help you with the insane chaos that is taking place at home right now. Make sure these renovations moving plans do not take a toll on your domestic peace and harmony. Life is too short for that.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You ‘re busy with short trips, errands, increased reading, writing and studying, plus more time spent with siblings and neighbours. In fact, this busyness will accelerate the tempo of your days. This is a particularly strong month for those of you who write, teach, act, edit or drive for a living. Many of you are also thinking about how to expand shared wealth, reduce debt and feel more secure about your future. You might receive gifts, goodies and inheritances from others, as well as have the use of things that other people own. Wouldn’t that be nice?

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Fasten your seat belts. You want your life to be full of efficiency, effectiveness and productivity. Since this influence has inexplicably grabbed you by the throat, act on it! Make a plan; draw up a list. Prioritize what you want to get done in the next six weeks. More importantly, give yourself the right tools and support materials to do a great job. Buy paint, cleaning supplies, file folders, shelving, whatever it is you need. With the right tools and support – you’ll do a better job and you’ll also enjoy doing it. Va, va, va, voom!

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) “Show me the money!” (And you really mean it.) Your moneymaking ideas are just one reason you’re focused on your cash trickle right now. You’re also starting to think about your future. (Fear not: You are not going to be a bag lady.) Plus, you’re tempted to buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones, in the next month. Fortunately, others, especially partners and close friends, are increasingly beneficial to you. Listen to their advice. Keep your pockets open. Something that happens now might greatly transform an existing relationship. Hmmm.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Ah, ma cherie, life is toujours l’amour for the next month. Enjoy love affairs, romance, vacations, parties, creative and artistic diversions, the theatre, music, the performing arts – and yes, sports – plus playful activities with children. Basically, you want to have fun. And you’re spending money to do all this. Good for you. In the bigger picture, it appears your goals are expanding. You’re starting to expect more for yourself in the future because you see it’s actually possible. Just a shift in this expectation on your part will suffice to make it a reality.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) It’s all about you now, dear Scorpio. It’s time to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. The parts of your chart that govern your relationships and your job hold marvelous potential for improvement. You’re cooking on all burners! This week in particular, is an excellent time to take a realistic look in the mirror and ask yourself what you can do to improve your image out there in the world. Don’t be afraid to give up things. This is totally appropriate right now. You are lightening your load before you take a new road, in about 18 months.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) For the next month or so, it’s in your best interest to play it low key. Naturally, you’ll be enthused about travel and matters related to publishing, the media, higher education, medicine and the law. Nevertheless, in the bigger picture, the month ahead is perfect for contemplation. Why? Your birthday is about a month away. Use this time to give serious thought to what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to be all about. You are a forward-thinking sign, constantly focused on your future. If you clearly define the goals you want to achieve (be specific!), your ability to achieve those goals will be waaay easier. Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This month is a wonderfully popular time! Get out and schmooze with others. Accept all invitations. You’ll meet younger people and creative people in the arts. Because disputes about inheritances, shared property and insurance matters (plus anything you own jointly with others) might arise now – feedback from some of the new people in your life could be helpful. Meanwhile, vacation plans, romance, sports and fun times with children look promising. Big changes related to creativity and children can take place now. These changes will be for the better. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Your home scene just gets better and better. Not only can you expand where you’re living or perhaps expand your home because of new people moving in, you also feel richer at home. You have an increasing feeling of gratification and personal reward, as you survey your family and where you live. Meanwhile, the Sun and Mercury and Venus are all at the top of your chart, calling attention to you. Romance with someone older, richer or more established might begin. Be patient with partners because fiery Mars will stir up conflict. Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Grab opportunities to travel this month. Explore opportunities in publishing, higher education, medicine and the law. Anything goes. The ceiling’s the limit. Dream big! Romance with someone from another culture will begin for some of you. New studies and classes will be stimulating and exciting. Nevertheless, despite all these temptations, you are still busting your buns at work. A new kind of optimism is overtaking you. You’re starting to see exciting possibilities that can materialize in about five years.

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Community Event Calendar LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) Qualicum Bay - INFO: LOIS NELSON: 757-9938 Pancake Breakfast, Flea Market, Live Music, Veggies, Poultry & Small Animal Swap, Master Gardeners: – Sun Nov. 13th, 8am-noon. Bowser Elementary PAC will be cooking up breakfast this morning.

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Lighthouse Seniors #152 – Next meeting, November 7th at noon. Lunch – Soup plus coffee or tea. Guest speaker will be William (Bill) Veenhof Candidate for Director, RDN Area H. FMI call Shirley at 250-757-2384. Carpet Bowling at LCC: Oct 4th - April, 12:45 to 3:15pm. Tues & Thurs. Everyone welcome, exercise and fun, come out and meet your neighbours. FMI call Layne 250-757-8217. Lighthouse Floor Curlers – Curling Sept - May, Mondays and Fridays 1pm at the Lions Rec Hall, Qualicum Bay. Drop in $2. FMI call Dennis Leach 250-757-8218 or Tillie Murray 250-757-9218. AA Lightkeepers: every Fri. 8pm. Info: 250-7578347 Bridge at LCC Nordin Room – 1-4pm Friday afternoons. Call Sheila Steele 250-757-8307 Taoist Tai Chi Society Classes at LCC and Fanny Bay OAP Hall. FMI Susan @ 757-2097 Lighthouse Trails Group needs your help. Val Weismiller: 757-9667 Belly Dancing – Mondays at 7pm at the Bowser Legion. Inquiries welcome. FMI Email bowserbrynn@yahoo.ca LIGHTHOUSE RECREATION INFO PATTY: 757-8366 shipshore@shaw.ca Youth and Adult Badminton – Mondays at 7pm, Bowser Elementary School, beginners welcome, racquets available. Fee $3 adult, $1 for students, age 14 yrs+, starting Oct. 3rd. info ph. (250) 757-8307, email - steelehunt@shaw.ca RDN PROGRAMS ADULT Hatha Yoga - Use principles of breath, alignment and space to balance softness and strength in this gently guided class. This program is suitable for beginners and beyond. Tuesdays, Nov. 1 to Dec. 13 (*No Class Nov. 15), 9:15-10:30 Lighthouse Community Centre. $54/6 or $10 drop-in. CHILDREN Bowser’s Got Talent 6-11yrs – Join your friends in the search for talent in Lighthouse Country! Each day you will try something new: dancing, “singing”, making humongous art projects, or completing a challenge. Come to this class with enthusiasm; ready to try something new and to showcase your own unique talents! Bowser Elementary School, Mon. 3-4:30pm $44.30/6 Oct 17-Nov 21

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Lighthouse Race 6-11yrs – Get over the obstacles, complete the challenges, and work cooperatively to complete the Lighthouse Race! Each day will feature new challenges, new groups to work with, and new fun to be had. Bowser Elementary School Wed. 3-4:30pm $44.30/6 Oct 12-Nov 16 Lighthouse Sports for Shorts 3-5yrs – Try keeping up with your child as they learn different sports and games! Emphasis is on fun and introducing the fundamental movement skills of running, jumping, throwing. Parent participation is required. Bowser Elementary School, Sat Oct 15-Nov 19 $34/6 9:1510:00am 3-4yrs: 10:15-11am 4-5yrs Sports Jam 6-9yrs – Burn off energy! Enjoy 3 sports over 6 weeks including: floor hockey, soccer, and basketball. Girls and guys are welcome in this fun non-competitive program. Parents are encouraged to play too! Bowser Elementary School, Sat Oct 15-Nov 19 $34/6 11:15am-12pm Please contact Area H RDN programmer, Chrissie Finnie at 250-757-8118 or cfinnie@rdn.bc.ca for detailed program and registration information. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS Dance To Timberline Band - Free, live, old-time Country & Rock ‘n Roll music. Every Wednesday, 7:30 to 10:30 pm Parksville Legion. All adults welcome. Fanny Bay Parents & Tots Play Group runs every Tuesday from 10:00-11:30 at the Fanny Bay Hall. For children 0-5 years old and a caregiver. Join us for songs, stories, early literacy activities, games, gym time, parent resources and a snack. This is a free event, supported by the Comox Valley Family Services Association and the Fanny Bay Community Association. FMI contact Evelyn 250-335-9022 Kiwanis Club of Parksville/Qualicum Beach meets on the 1st and 3rd Tues. at the Kiwanis Village 250 West First Ave. QB at 7:15pm. 19 plus are welcome. if you wish to assist seniors and children in need in our Community. FMI Call Thomas at 250-752-7424. The Qualicum Bay Lions meet from September to June on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month. Dinner at 6 pm and meetings start at 7 pm. Our meeting hall is just behind the Light House Community Hall on Lions Way. We are a volunteer group that helps our community in many ways. If you are interested in joining our club, contact Shirley Phillips at (250) 757-8384 or George Stringer at (250) 335-2991. Lighthouse Country Scrapbookers – meet third Saturday monthly at the Lions Den, Qualicum Bay, 9:30am - 4:30pm, $10. Door prizes. More information call Jorgie (250) 757-8358 or Shirley (250) 757-8384 Lighthouse Spinners – Every Tues. 10:30-2:30pm in the Community Centre Board Room. New members welcome. FMI Jo 250-757-8402. Oceanside Dementia Education DVD presentations – Where: The Gardens at Qualicum Beach, Theatre Room. When: The fourth Tuesday of every month, from

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2pm-4pm FREE. Register by calling 250.752.2818, ext. 0 to reserve your seat. Hope to see you there! . Oceanside Photographers – Meets the first Wednesday of the month at the QB Civic Centre at 7 pm. FMI to go www.oceansidephotographers.ca

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Art Exhibition and Sale of Federation of Canadian Artists, Arrowsmith Chapter –Oct 11 - November 5, 10-4:30pm Tues – Sat.; 12-4 Mon. Reception Wed Oct 12, 7-9pm; free draw @The Old School House (TOSH) Art’s Center, 122 Fern Road West The Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild meets on the third Thursday of each month from 9:30 – 2pm at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre at 747 Jones St. There are other regular embroidery sessions and classes. Contact 250-7586783 or email keberta@shaw.ca for more information. The Echo Players’ Society is pleased to announce that the 7th annual Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival will be held in the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach from Tuesday, November, 1, 2011 to Sunday, November, 6, 2011. Based on the decision of three jurors, awards will be presented following the matinee on Sunday, November 6, 2011. Curtain - 7:30 P.M. and 2:00 P.M. (Sun. mat), Tickets - $12 adults $10 seniors & students. Enquiries 752-0593 or 951-2124. The Lighthouse Country Festivus previously known as ‘Moonlight Madness’– a fun evening at Magnolia Court for the whole family! FREE music, fireworks, Santa and his Elf. November 19, 5pm to 7pm. Dance the night way with the Maloomba Boogie Band at the Bowser Legion starting at 8pm. Dance Tickets $15 each at the door. The QB Lawn Bowling Club - Has closed the outdoor greens until next May, but continues to enjoy play on their Indoor Greens. Escape the winter doldrums and join in this inexpensive, fun activity for all seasons and all ages 14+. Drop by any afternoon to see what you’re missing, or contact Pat at 250-752-7060 to arrange an individual FREE tryout. Fanny Bay Christmas Craft Faire – Sat., Nov. 19 from 10:00am to 4:00pm, and Sun., Nov. 20 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. Concession open. Fanny Bay Community Hall.

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Nov 11 • Remembrance Day Service Nov 16 • Xmas Decorating Nov 19 • Moonlight Madness Dance

Ladies Pool Crib Texas Hold’em Mixed Darts

Wednesdays........................................5:00 pm Wednesdays........................................7:00 pm Thursdays............................................7:00 pm Fridays ................................................7:30 pm Closed Sundays and Mondays

Qualicum Beach Garden Club – Nov. 8 at 7 pm at Qualicum Beach Civic Center, West Hall, Colin Bartlett of Backyard Wildbird Store, Nanaimo re: attracting wildlife and birds to the Garden. www.qualicumbeachgardenclub. wordpress.com.

St. Mark’s Anglican Church - Christmas Bazaar and Luncheon at St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Qualicum Beach. Nov., 26 from 11:30am to 2:30 pm. Lunch for $5.00 starting at 11:30 am. Handcrafted gifts, attic treasures, bake table, Christmas décor, florals and gifts.

World Craft Bazaar – Sat Nov 5 from 10am to 3pm, at Knox United Church in Parksville. Ethical gift choices and Fair Trade purchases. Sponsored by Parksville/Qualicum KAIROS. FMI Call 250-248-0310.

Parksville Career Centre - E-Portfolios: Beyond the Resume (2-part workshop) The resume of the future has arrived. Showcase your achievements and communicate your work vision with an online skills and work portfolio. Take advantage of this technology to market yourself to potential employers. Part 1: Mon., Nov. 14, 1:00-4:00 pm Part 2: Mon., Nov. 21, 1:00-4:00pm. FMI 250-248-3205 or info@ careercentre.org.

Vancouver Island Opera – L’Elisir d’Amore Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Sat., Nov. 5 at 7:30 pm and Sun., Nov. 6 at 2:30 pm. Tickets available at: Parksville: Cranky Dog Music. Qualicum Beach: Chocolates Plus. Nanaimo: Tom Lee Music. Ticket Info: 250-248-7296. Breast Cancer Support Group – First Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm “Canadian Cancer Unit Office”, 4-172 West 2nd Ave, QB. Everyone Welcome. FMI Call 250-954-2901 or amen@shaw.ca.

Parksville Career Centre - Internet Basics This workshop provides the skills you need to search and apply for jobs online. You will learn the basics of searching the web and using email. Thurs., Nov. 3, 1:00-4:00pm. FMI 250-248-3205 or info@ careercentre.org.

Prostate Cancer Support Group – First Tuesday of every month, 7:00pm at The Gardens in QB. Everyone Welcome. FMI Call 250-752-7489 or brook@ shaw.ca.

Qualicum Weavers and Spinners - 15th Annual Fibre Art Show & Sale Nov., 25 - 27, Fri. 11 – 6, Sat. 10 - 5, Sun. 10 - 3 at the Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. Free Admission, Door Prize (a handwoven chenille rug), Auction & Refreshments.

The Village Voices of Qualicum Beach - Directed by Rosemary Lindsay accompanied by John Nelson, presents “Let The Music Take You” with guests the BC Boys Choir - Vancouver Island, directed by Patricia Plumley. Sat., Nov 26 at 2:30pm at the Christian Fellowship Center. Suggested $10.00 donation.

The Red Door Gift Store has partnered with professional feng shui consultant and author, Terri Perrin, Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui, to introduce people to the ancient art of feng shui and to support the Salvation Army Food Bank. ‘Feng Shui Friday’ 2-7 pm Nov. 18, 2011 at the Red Door Gift Store, 702A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. Admission by donation of a non-perishable food. All welcome to ask questions about Feng Shui or sign up for a free 30-minute Introduction to Feng Shui talk. Seating is limited. FMI - Red Door Gift Store (250) 752-7978 or contact Fine Art of Intention Feng Shui at (250) 218-4952.

Christmas Faire, Morning Glory School – Sat., Dec. 3, 10am - 4pm. Free admission, local Island vendors with unique items, Fun Adult and Children’s activities, good food from the Rudolf Diner. Call 250-752-2722, email mgs@ shawcable.com or visit our website www.morninggloryschool.ca

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SEMI-FURNISHED ROOM – for mature,working female. NS, NP. Someone interested in keeping a clean and comfortable setting. $450/month plus half utilities. Available Oct 1. Please call 250-927-2221 HOUSE SITTING POSITION WANTED – Healthy senior couple (with references & experience) will care for your home plus any pets. We are available from November 1st to end of April. Our areas of interest are Duncan, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Chemainus, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Bowser, Deep Bay, Courtenay, Comox. We require an internet connection. Our Services are Free. Contact Gord & Millie via e-mail: gmack4@hotmail.com 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 THERAPEUTIC FOOT REFLEXOLOGY – Sessions $50 for 75 mins in my home. Home visits are available. Release your body’s self-healing ability through deep relaxation. Please call Marie at (250) 335-0850. WEB SITE & SOCIAL MEDIA – Do you need a Web Site or Social Media presence? Perhaps you would like to learn how to use social media and how it can help you promote your product or business. I can help AND I use local products and services! Reasonable rates, experienced with references. FMI Call (250) 240-5535.

RAW FOODS BY DEBORAW – Interested in learning how to transition into a healthy lifestyle incorporating Raw Foods? I can help! Private or Group courses offered. Inquiries welcome. FMI email deborahbtobin@gmail.com.

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 DON’S HOME REPAIR – plumbing repairs and installations, complete renovations, no job too small. Call Don @ 250-757-8757 or cell 250- 951-8757

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MEMORABLE LINES Preserve your favourite stories and photos in a personal history book or keep the voices of friends and family forever with an oral history CD. See www.memorablelines. com for details of the memoir and writing services available. Call 250-335-1157 or 888-330-8366 for a free estimate. TIME TO GET ORGANIZED! Call the man with a truck! 250-757-9182 THE FIX-IT SHOP – Closed for the season, see you in the New Year. FIRST RATE MASONRY – Over 13 years experience providing first rate, creative workmanship within budget and on time. Old brick restoration. All stone and tile work. Fireplace facing. Retaining walls and pavers. Chimney construction, cleaning and repairs. FMI Call Jason Buxton (250) 802-5515 COAL CREEK FARM – on MacArtney Drive in Fanny Bay has naturally fed, free range duck, chicken, turkey and goose meat available various times of the year. *Don’t forget to order your Christmas turkey! Please call for availability – ask for Paul or Christine (250) 335-1322. CHRISTMAS SALE - fine quality giftware items reduced in price - Royal Doulton, Wedgwood, Royal Crown Derby, Waterford crystal, Silverware, etc. MILDRED’S MEMORABILIA, 3215 Brooklin Lane, Hilliers (located on Hilliers Road South, 6 km west of Qualicum Beach). Open Wed to Sun 11-4 (or by appointment) ph. 250-752-1700or Morning Glory School’s Christmas Faire Sat., Dec. 3. Handcrafted, organic or natural products or service, vendor space $40 or $20 for half space (card table size or two chairs suitable for healing arts). FMI Call 250752-2722 Small group weekend ACRYLIC PAINTING WORKSHOPS with West Coast artist, Cindy Mawle. FMI go to www.cindymawle.com or call 250-7031150.

LOOKING FOR WINTER HOUSESITTING - Responsible, trustworthy woman in mid 30’s, new to the Island, is looking for a house sit. Your home will be well maintained, and your pets will be given lots of love and attention in your absence. Experienced. References Available. Contact Ashley, hainad@hotmail.com HOUSE SITTING IN BOWSER - Lovely house available Nov 20 for 3 months minimum. No pets, just take good care of the house, pay utilities and enjoy. Call 778-424-4226. THE ENERGY AROUND US ... Join me for an informal chat about different forms of energy. The discussion will include information from modern and ancient scientific sources. How some energies can be managed will also be shared. By donation only – Sun, Nov. 6th 4:30pm in the Nordin Room at the Qualicum Bay Community Centre. Call Phyllis 250-7579498 for more information. QUALICUM BEACH TOWNHOUSE – 1200 sq ft, 2 storey, clean, quiet, 3 appliance, covered parking, small pet ok. Available Nov 1. $850 plus Strata fees. Call 250-752-4258. The CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS – Next meeting will be Mon. Nov 28, 7pm at the Lighthouse Community Centre (Nordine Room) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Guest speaker Moneca Litton. FMI Call Chris (250) 7521419. Vendors wanted for MORNING GLORY SCHOOL’S CHRISTMAS FAIRE Saturday, Dec. 3. Handcrafted, organic or natural products or service, vendor space $40 or $20 for half space (card table size or two chairs suitable for healing arts). Call 250-752-2722 for more information.

WILDWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH 113 McColl Road, Bowser

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am 757-8136

NELSON'S MUSIC STUDIO Piano/Theory Lessons Parksville/Qualicum Area Beginners to Advanced Your Home or Ours John/Margaret 250-954-5895

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he Christmas Season in Qualicum Beach begins on Thursday, November 17th when the Village businesses launch the season with

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