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10 A Yes-consequence Universe by Joanne Sales 14 Which One Are You? by Micki Findlay 15 Bill Goers - Artist with Heart by Micki Findlay

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so many passed through its doors. The stories that must have been, one can only imagine as they have faded over time.

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his mortgage payments. Mr. Wilson’s daughter Hazel ran the hotel for about ten years.

South of Dashwood on the north end of Qualicum Beach is a location where part of the original building still exists and is very popular. Deez Bar & Grill is a comfortable, friendly neighbourhood pub which has had great success over the years and is a favourite spot for locals and tourists alike. Deez Bar & Grill is in the original coffeehouse building on the long-gone Ben Bow Inn property.

Just north of Qualicum Beach in the hamlet of Dashwood is a place many of us pass daily, unaware. A hundred years ago, this place would have been hard to miss as it would have been the only structure for miles around. It's now a mobile home park.

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Between 1938 and 1965 there is little information other than it was a favourite spot for wealthy tourists to spend summers sipping lemonade in the garden and taking strolls to the beach.

After years of grand leisure, the Ben Bow Inn was sadly destroyed by a fire.

The property and the remaining coffeehouse were then sold to the Higson’s and in the 1980s the site of the former inn became a motel. In the 1990s, the motel was remodelled into condominiums – a trend it seems. And the coffeehouse, now Deez Bar & Grill, still accommodates many who continue to walk through its doors after ninety years.

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On the corner of Memorial Avenue and Village Way, Craig Reid, property owner, along with his family, donated the land for a united church to be built for the community. In 1941, S. M. Little designed the church and it was built

by A. N. Fraser. It operated for twenty years when the congregation outgrew the little church.

office and a notary. It was a fancy building with a portico and stone and wood pillars. It burned down in 1926.

In 1927, Herbert built a garage in its place. He named it, Ponsford Garage.

He later sold the garage to William Bartlett who transformed it into Qualicum Hardware. He continued to sell gas from the twin visible pumps, but he also sold hardware, feed and groceries.

There was a community need for a larger place of prayer and in 1961, their prayers were answered. A new building was built beside the little church that could easily accommodate more attendees in the community with modern facilities and space. It began as the Christian Education Centre and was used in the 1970s for extra school students when local classrooms became overcrowded. At the time, it was named St. Stephen’s United Church and is now ministered by its 17th Minister, Rev. Phillip Spencer, who continues serving the community as always.

In 1951, Doug Dougan bought the garage and hardware store. He tore the building down and built the building that exists today. It is a place of memories, the oldest continuous gas station in Qualicum Beach and a true historical icon in the community.

Everywhere you look in Qualicum Beach, there is a hint of history waiting to be uncovered. It is a place that truly is - Historically Oceanside. ~

Down on the main beach in Qualicum is a place that began its story in the 1940s as a general store, built directly on the beach and used by locals and folks vacationing along the beach.

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In the 1960s, a second storey was added, and the general store became the Mayfair Motel. In the 1980s, it changed hands and became the Captains Inn. It was successful and continued running as an inn until recent times.

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Uptown, the man responsible for building the Ben Bow Inn, Herbert Ponsford, created another business before the inn. He owned the land on the northwest corner of First Street and Memorial Avenue and built the first structure on that property.

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Predictions for April 2019 Aries (March 21-April 19) This month it is your turn to shine! This is because once a year, the Sun is in your sign boosting your energy and giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. You might not know this but every planet functions best in a certain sign, and the Sun (yes, I know the Sun is not a planet, but lazy astrologers refer to the Sun and Moon as “planets” in your chart); to continue -- of all the 12 signs, the Sun functions best in Aries! Factoid. (Please don’t lord it over the rest of us.)

head a committee. This month is one of the best times all year to share your hopes and dreams for the future with others because if you bounce your ideas off someone, their feedback could be helpful and enlightening. (You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. Why not stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before you?)

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Lucky you!

You are favoured this month because this is the only time all year that the Sun is at high noon in your chart casting a flattering light on you. This means others see you as attractive, competent, capable and interesting! Bosses, parents and VIPs will admire you. Obviously, this is your time to strike. Demand the advantage! Do what you can to advance your agenda because if you ask, there is a good likelihood that doors will open for you. Do not squander this advantage because it comes only once a year.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Because your birthday is just a month away, this means your personal year is coming to an end. As such, the Sun is hiding in your chart this month, which means that you likewise, will want to hide and be more private because you want to do some thinking so you can plan ahead.

This is totally appropriate. Take some time to think about what you want for the new year in front of you. Do you want it to be different from last year?

What is the most important thing to you on your horizon? (And now, for a little nosh.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) This month, you want to explore more of your world – ideally, through travel. You want to broaden your horizons through study, new and unfamiliar experiences, meeting people from different backgrounds and learning the answers to big questions! This is a great time to sign up for a course. In your everyday world, do something different from your normal routine. Take a different route to or from work. Visit ethnic

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You will love this month because you are popular!

Expect increased interaction with friends, as well as more involvement with clubs, groups and associations.

You might be elected to the board or to

restaurants. Explore your own city as if you were a tourist. Go someplace where you can learn something!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You might find yourself involved in taxes, debt, insurance, wills and inheritances this month. If so, you will have strong opinions. That’s because your passions are aroused (even sexually), which is why you will have an intense reaction to everything that goes on, especially disputes in these areas, particularly disputes about shared property.

Fortunately, Venus promotes friendship and cooperation with coworkers, which is a relief while dealing with ex-partners who are back on the scene. (Hide!)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) You now enter a month when the Sun is opposite your sign. This occurs only once a year and when it does, it draws your focus to your spouses, partners and close friends. Not only will it increase your interest in these relationships, it will give you the best chance all year to objectively see these relationships, especially your role in that relationship.

This is because you will have more detachment and objectivity. Obviously, this is a learning opportunity that will benefit you because why not look for ways to improve your closest bonds? continued next page

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Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Recently, your life has been playful; however, this month your focus shifts to to work. You will think about to run your life in order to make things flow smoothly. You want to get the best results for your efforts – the most bang for your buck.

This is why you will make lists and scrutinize your work and your lifestyle. You will also want to become healthier. Motivation is the beginning of everything.

Enjoy entertaining at home and tweaking your digs to make them look more attractive.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Oh joy! Once a year, the Sun travels through the part of your chart that hypes romance, love affairs, vacations, socializing, the arts, fun sports plus playful activities with kids.

That time has arrived! Mentally gear up to enjoy socializing with others. Get tickets for movies, plays, musical performances and sports events. Meet friends for lunch, dinner or a fun getaway weekend because this is your turn to express yourself and be exactly who you are! Your relationships will be lighter, and romance will flourish! Your words will be sweet and charming.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) After a month of travel and talking to everyone, this week everything will slow down and you will pull in your reins and choose to cocoon at home. You will welcome the thumbsucking comfort of relaxing in familiar surroundings.

You might be involved with a parent more than usual.

But you won’t sit around getting dusty because fiery Mars still wants you to play and engage in sports and playful activities with others; while retrograde Mercury will continue to play havoc to your daily transportation and communications. Nevertheless, you will welcome this downtime because you need it to restore and regenerate yourself.

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Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Fasten your seatbelt because this month is busy! Expect short trips, visits, appointments, plus increased time with siblings and relatives. You will read, write and study more than usual. Your schedule will be demanding and your daily pace will accelerate. But it will feel fine!

Admittedly, Mars is still stirring up tension, conflict and increased chaos on the home front. Be advised that this will be history by April. You have a strong desire to enlighten others. You want to express your views and you want to be heard!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) This month your mind turns to money, high finances, cash flow and earnings.

This is because you are thinking about what you own and what you owe. You will give yourself a report card based on your material wealth. But who you are is not your bank account. Nevertheless, you are your values.What is really important to you? What matters?

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I became even more conscious of throwing things into the trash. Then I ran out of dental floss. At the store, I stood in front of the line-up of dental floss options. I ended up buying one with a flip top that covers a clear plastic window. Isn’t there a way to get good dental floss without having to buy a package that looks like a miniature Fort Knox – with plastic so thick it will still be shiny and new when the sun goes out! I surrendered. But there are consequences to things, even dental floss.

by Joanne Sales I knew a day would come when our little puppy couldn’t do her puppy strut across the surface of the frozen pond.

She was a winter puppy; all she knew about water was ice. Even ducks walked on the surface of the pond. What was the big deal?

Well, the big deal came on March 5.

Even though it was minus 6 degrees, I mumbled, “Doesn’t look safe to me.”

She touched the water at the edge and got her paw wet. Then before I could stop her, she took a leap. Next thing she knew, she was hanging onto thin ice.

There was nothing to do but go in. So, I did. With one leg submerged in the icy water and another wet boot, I was able to grab her collar and pull her to shore.

She ran back to the house faster than the morning sun rays could move across the melting ice. She shook for at least 30 minutes.

This is a yes-consequence universe.

Even a puppy knows that. Cause and effect still run the show. If we walk on thin ice, we are likely to fall through.

I know that I’m walking on thin ice.

There I was, minding my own business, eating breakfast like billions of other folks worldwide. I took a bite of toast, and suddenly… Oh no. I jumped up.

“What’s the matter?” my husband asked alarmed. “I need a new body,” I said.

“This one is falling apart.”

My tooth literally broke off. There it was, flapping around in my mouth like the lid of a flip-top toothpaste tube. No, there was no solution. The tooth had to come out.

On the scale of catastrophes, this one is so small it hardly deserves the time of day. But it is a minor catastrophe that comes to my mind dozens of times a day, so I might as well make use of it. So, what shall I try to remember whenever I encounter that something that is not there? When I encounter nothing? No-thing? Nothing can deliver a very powerful message.

 My puppy was not the only creature falling through thin ice during the rapid change from frigid February to unusually warm March. Sadly, some didn’t turn out so well. Information started to show up on the news about what to do if we suddenly fall into cold water. Our instinct is to gasp for air and flail around. They call that a cold shock response, and it only lasts for a minute.

But it is a dangerous minute, when many people drown from inhaling water or heart failure. What we should do is just FLOAT. Calm your breath and just float for the minute that it takes for your body to adjust to the cold.

We have all seen road signs that say, “Last exit before toll bridge.” How about a sign that says, “No Exit Before Cliff.” That’s what my non-tooth reminds me of.  My granddaughter gave a speech for 4H about food waste. The facts were mind boggling. In Canada, we throw away 60% of our food. If that food goes into the land fill instead of a hungry person’s stomach, it will not behave like an apple core thrown in the backyard. In the anaerobic conditions of a land fill, it takes a head of lettuce twenty-five years to decompose. That discarded head of lettuce could outlive me by decades.

Three things impressed me about those instructions. First of all, it sounds almost impossible. It would take an unthinkable amount of self-control to just float. Second, it is counter intuitive.

Third, the consequences of our response are serious.

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Consequence is a difficult word for some people and presidents. It simply means -“that which is produced by a cause; a result.”

FACT: People who believe they live in a no-consequence universe are very dangerous.

Back in 1965, in Mrs. Rowe’s Problems with Democracy Class, I gave a report on the God is Dead movement. It was a theory at the time, and hadn’t impacted too many people, as we were still living largely in a monoculture. But times were about to change.

One of the consequences of the God is Dead Movement is now apparent. Many people now think that they live in a noconsequences universe. Of course, that is not true, but it is the mind-set that took over when people dropped the idea of a God that looked like my husband and any number of old men in Errington with long beards and spectacles. While moving beyond the Santa Claus version of the Creator of the cosmos, too many also abandoned Cause and Effect. Some replaced Santa Claus with Ayn Rand, the apostle of “greed is good,” who sadly converted potentially good beings over to the Imperial Dark Side.

Of the Seven Deadly Sins, greed is the most dangerous, and it has led you and I and all our fellow creatures dangerously close to the cliffs. Beside the “No Exit Before Cliff” is another sign: Toll Bridge Ahead. Greta Thunberg, the 16 year-old who started the global climate student strikes, told business leaders that their success and wealth comes at an “unthinkable price tag” for future generations. Our hearts and minds don’t work at full capacity in the midst of a feeding frenzy.

Here is how you lure a puppy. Put a good smelling treat close to her nose and walk in the direction you want her to follow. She will follow. A super lure can be irresistible. I have never had to deal with the lure of power, money or fame. But we have all seen people get lured over to the dark side by such temptations. An example? The Sackler family.

The Sackler Family are the owners of Purdue Pharma, and are accused of almost single-handedly creating the opioid crisis by misleading the world about how addictive OxyContin is. In pursuit of becoming multi-billionaires, they pushed many thousands of people off the cliff. In the end, every single one of them would probably pay every penny of those billions to not have to go off the cliff themselves. I agree - I wouldn’t want to stand on the cliff if I were them. In fact, I wouldn’t want to stand on the cliff near to them.

I’ve stood next to a multi-billionaire before. As a teenager, my daughter was asked to sing at the dedication of a recreation center near Portland, Oregon that had been paid for by the Gates family and other wealthy donors. We parents were not officially allowed to be in the dining area where the kids sang, we ate our plates of food in the furnace room. But I dressed like a waiter with black pants and a white shirt, so after we ate, I left the furnace room and stood by the door, looking like I belonged there. There was another man who stood by himself by the door. I didn’t talk to him. After all, he belonged at the dinner and I did not. But we stood within a couple feet of each other for about 20 minutes.

Later, when introductions were made, I realized I had been standing close to one of the richest men in the universe. Well, I’ll be. It was Bill Gates. I had no idea.

He had his own reasons for standing by the door, just like me. Apparently, he is not much of a chatterbox, and I was on a vow of silence and anonymity. So, for 20 minutes in the evolution of the world, he and I were perfect company.

The Gates have more money than many countries. But they have discovered that the most fun they can have with their money is to give it away. To the mass mind, that is so counter-intuitive. It is the opposite of what we are inclined to do, the opposite of what it appears that we should do.

But the world is upside down. Buddhist teachings tell us that everyone wants happiness, but they are going about it in the precisely wrong way. Cause and effect still run the show. Plant a potato and you get potatoes. Plant a lettuce seed and you get lettuce. But the connection between that which we plant and the fruit that it bears is not always obvious.

A Folk tale from Laos: A young man tells his father (the king of course) that he wants to marry. But who shall I marry? The father tells him to choose three interesting women. Give each a fish and ask her to find the way to make that fish last a really long time. So, he did. One woman cooked it and ate the leftovers for several days. One woman pickled the fish. The third woman made a big pot of fish chowder and invited all the neighbors to come share in the feast.

Which one should I marry, Father? He answered, “The third. By sharing with her neighbors, she will receive gifts from that fish for years to come.”

That is counter-intuitive. So are these spiritual teachings: Love your enemies.

Welcome the stranger. Do to others what you would want others to do to you. As you judge, you will be judged.

If you want to be happy, make others happy.

Even scientists know that counterintuitive strategies often work best.

Einstein would work on a problem long and hard – and then go for a walk. Time and again, a solution would come to him while walking.

The famous chemist Kukule was trying to solve the enigma of the chemical structure of Benzene, to no avail. Then he dreamt of a snake eating its tail. Aha! Benzene is a ring!

While his neighbors were accumulating wealth and property, Thoreau wrote, “Simplicity, simplicity, simplicity.”

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is not hard. It’s actually fun. (Check video on www. broombusters.org) When Broombusters started in 2006 in Qualicum Beach, there were 6 volunteers. Last spring on the Island, over 500 volunteers cut broom for over 5000 hours! We’re making progress. But if we want to save our forests from broom and keep our communities as safe as possible from fire, many more volunteers are needed. Want to help in your community?

Key points for April: 1. CUT Broom in Bloom. It will be blooming soon! Use loppers and cut level with the ground. Don’t pull as disturbed soil encourages new seeds to sprout.

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2. Go after new infestations first – the outliers and single plants. For now, stop the spread.

3. Get rid of any broom within 2 km of your house. It’s just good sense.

by Joanne Sales Director of Broombusters Invasive Plant Society

4. Broom takes over farms and parkland. We can help by getting the broom off the roads.

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wo important issues are on the minds of people all over BC - the value of our threatened forests and the risk of wildfires. Scotch broom is part of this story.

Scotch broom is a highly flammable, alien, invasive plant with high oil content and many dry, dead branches. When a wildfire hits scotch broom, the fire escalates, becomes hotter, less predictable and harder to fight. The last thing we want in our forests and on our roads is Scotch broom.

But we have lots.

6. Warning: You will have fun. Broombusting is addictive.

Cut Broom in Bloom! It works! www.broombusters.org

When a standing forest area is clear-cut, sun-loving broom moves in and takes over, increasing the danger of forest fire. Dense broom thickets crowd out native species which we love and upon which wildlife depend for food. Broom grows so tall so quickly, it is very hard for seedlings and young trees to thrive – or even survive.

But we can stop it! In April and May, before the summer’s dry heat, you can cut broom at ground level, and the plant will die – roots included. You have to do it right! But it

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Give it away. Go for a walk. Go to sleep. “Morning is much wiser than evening.” (Russian proverb.) It isn’t a no-consequences universe, but it is mysterious. Float instead of flail? It is counter-intuitive, but it is the truth.

QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY General Meeting Wednesday April 17, 2019 @ 7:00 PM Royal Canadian Legion, 180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach.

Guest Speaker: Susanne Sulzberger Reference Archivist for Library and Archives Canada presenting Resources and Images available from the LAC website and how to get started. All Welcome"

So YES, I’m raising a puppy. Using praise, corrections, lures, repetition and affection, the goal is to teach her selfcontrol (and teach me too). Saying the word YES is a key part of the training.

When she does something right, I’m supposed to say clearly, YES. No other words around it. Just YES. Recently I’ve caught myself doing the same for myself. When I do something right, I say YES…. Hmm. But not all of our behavior is worthy of YES.

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There are NO moments. My puppy just grabbed my purse off the counter and took off out the door. Training this wild puppy of humanity is not going to be easy. Our children are not happy that their school bus is dropping them off so close to the environmental cliff. If we care about them, we will need to say NO to many of our thoughtless, destructive habits. We have to get control of the sharks in their feeding frenzy. We have to multiply every dental floss package by 7 billion. During the cold shock response, every second counts.

YES, it will require more self-control and wisdom than humanity has ever demonstrated in the past. We will have to stop all the flailing around, gasping and grasping, feeding frenzy fear and panic. We will have to breathe, stay calm for one minute, reassess, and then take the necessary steps to survive.

Counter-intuitive alert: YES to saving our fellow creatures on this unique planet. YES to working together. YES to dropping old grudges and problemnot-solving strategies from earlier, sleepier times. YES to cherishing the beauty around us. YES to alternative energy. YES to keeping the oil in the ground. YES to allocating all resources to solutions. YES to etc.

A yes-consequence universe is really good news. It means we have a chance.

Let’s take it.

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MUSIC AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE ARTS CENTRE: The Marmont Quartet Vancouver Violinist Roger Mangas and pianist Monica Pfau return to Music On Sunday with their superb quartet and a captivating program that will include the rarely heard but gorgeous Mahler Piano Quartet as well as two beautiful piano/ string quintets by Mozart and Franck. April 14th. 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Admission: $15.00 (Members) $18.00 (Non-members) THE JIM CAMERON QUINTET. We are delighted to once again feature this great, veteran stalwart of the Boston jazz scene. If you like tasteful, creative and soulful tenor saxophone playing (and who doesn't?) you had better be sure to get your tickets early for this concert. With Liam Hockleyclarinet, Ron Hadley-piano, Rick Kilburnbass, Buff Allen-drums. April 28th. 2:30 to 4:30 PM. Admission: $15.00 (Members) $18.00 (Non-members) AT THE MCMILLAN ARTS CENTRE: FREE MEDITATION CLASSES Learn How to Meditate! The simple and effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation are based on ancient knowledge and have been developed by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi for people of all ages and walks of life.

Classes are Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30 pm. FMI check mcmillanartscentre.com/ free-meditation-classes, call us at 250-9545040 or email us. Teaching by Allan and Inge Morrissey.

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by Micki Findlay

Micki Findlay is the founder of Works of HeART Project – ‘Inspiring Positive Change Through Artistic Expression’.

This is a Vancouver Islandbased initiative that challenges racism and bullying and promotes kindness and inclusion through creative means. Micki is a new, contributing author to the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ series and Eyes on BC magazine. She has fought and won the long battle of depression and her hope is that the transparency in her writing, and the message behind the WOH project, will give hope to those who might otherwise feel like giving up.

To find out how you can help make a difference go to: Website: www.worksofheartproject.com Facebook: worksofheartproject Twitter: WOHproject Instagram: worksofheartproject

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I commented to my co-worker about the glaring difference in the attitudes of the two women. She had noticed, too.

Wow. Okay, well… I kind of understood. As creatures of habit, we tend to get used to the way things are and forget they can change without notice. But what struck me is that this woman had already made up her mind; case closed; do not pass go. Also, she was so focused on her annoyance, she seemed oblivious to the fact that it was a beautiful, sunny day. There may as well have been a rain cloud hanging over her head.

I am not saying we should ignore our negative feelings. They are what they are, and we aren’t wrong for having them. But if we hang on to them for too long, we will miss out on the blessings staring us in the face. Like any habit, our minds can become addicted to negative thinking. We have to consciously break free of that dark cloud if we want to see the sun. As for change, rather than fearing or resisting it, we should embrace it. Learn from it. Grow from it.

Invite it!

My ever-cheery co-worker replied, “Sometimes change is good” to which I added, “Yes, you might discover that you like the changes… and maybe, even, the new owner.” Nope. Our optimism fell flat. She would not be consoled.

A short while later, another elderly, rather disheveled woman approached us, arriving on a beat-up old scooter that had seen better days. First impressions led me to believe that she, too, had seen better days. But when she looked up and saw us, she beamed from ear to ear and said,” Isn’t it a beautiful day?!”

Still smiling, she maneuvered her scooter into our store and looked around. It was clear that shopping was no easy task for her, yet she did not complain but, rather, commented on how nice our store looked.

She had a very difficult time squeezing her scooter back out the door, which explained the war-torn, ragged arm rests. But that did not change her cheery disposition as she bid us adieu.

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Life is flux in that its very nature is change.

Some changes are easy to bear; others - not so much. Let’s face it - life can be unpredictable, even brutal. It would be great if we could control everything that happens to us and around us. But that is simply not reality. So much of our life on this planet is out of our hands.

What we can control is our attitude. I realize it is a cliché and it isn’t always easy. But it is profoundly beneficial… even life-changing.

Professional baseball player, Wade Boggs, said it best; “A positive attitude causes a chain reaction of positive thoughts, events and outcomes. It is a catalyst and it sparks extraordinary results.”

I have been both of those women at different times in my life. But I can honestly say, when I wallowed in self pity, nothing good came of it and my life did not improve. It wasn’t easy, but I made some difficult choices that eventually led me to a much happier life.

And I have since adopted a more positive attitude and, although I am far from perfect, my overall perspective has attracted many wonderful friendships and experiences I would not trade for the world.

Outward appearances can be deceptive.

Some of the most miserable people I know have more money than sense. Conversely, I have met some genuinely happy people who have barely two nickels to rub together.

Are you receptive enough to recognize the life lessons that come your way? And, of the two women, which one are you? ~

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Bill Goers – Artist With Heart

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had the pleasure of meeting Bill Goers; a talented Victoria artist who took part in our ‘Works of HeART Show’; celebrating diversity, equality and multiculturalism, held last December at the 78 Wharf Street Gallery in Nanaimo.

A visual artist for over fifty years, Bill’s work is intrinsically unique, thoughtprovoking and three dimensional. As captivating as it is peaceful, his art is created from locally-sourced, natural materials; cedar, hemp, rice paper, ink and rice glue. His calligraphic paintings are cut into strips and hung from cedar frames. Mesmerizing, they stir and rustle with the breeze, becoming one with nature and ever-changing with their surroundings.

Like his art, Bill is a multi-dimensional, peaceful human being who influences his own surroundings in an impactful, positive manner. I wanted to feature his story, not just because of his beautiful art and his contribution to our show, but because of his commitment to making the world a better, kinder, more inclusive place.

In the mid-70s, Bill created “Art for People”; a program for special needs

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Since 2012, Bill has worked with the Pandora Arts Collective Society – a charitable, non-profit based in Victoria, whose mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, welcoming space for all - especially those from the mental health community. Decisions are made collectively, allowing participants to be heard, valued and involved in the program’s directional process. As Chair of the Board, Bill cares deeply for PACS’ members.

Twice a year, in the Little Fernwood Gallery, the society facilitates a show featuring the work of participating artists. This provides a chance for those who may not normally have an opportunity to showcase their work, to do so. This builds confidence, self esteem and a sense of community for the marginalized and often misunderstood in society.

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Besides their weekly studio sessions, PAC is committed to taking the message of de-stigmatization to the community by attending other mental health-related events, taking part in the ‘Moss Street Paint-In’, and sharing their message of inclusion. Their motto is ‘Art as Therapy’, and their goal is to break down barriers of misunderstanding.

It takes a village… and thanks to kindhearted, community-minded people like Bill Goers, our world is a better place.

And we, at the Works of HeART Project, are grateful to know people like Bill, who not only practice art for self expression, but also for the community at large and the betterment of humanity. I like to call that ‘Living Art’.  Bill Goers website: billgoers.ca Bill’s art video: vimeo.com/288296684 Pandora Arts: pandoraarts.ca

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JOHN WATSON – GROWING UP ON QUALICUM BAY

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n 1944, a young widow left Vancouver in search of less expensive housing to raise her sons, James aged eight years and John, who was five. Following a short stay in Robert’s Creek on the Sunshine Coast and then another on Lasqueti Island, the struggling family eventually found a small two room cabin on Sunny Beach where they settled for two years.

“Qualicum Bay was actually called, ‘Sunny Beach’ at the time.” John Watson, now 80 years old shared.

“Today, Sunny Beach is only a road but when we first arrived, the entire bay was called that.” John’s mother, Gladys moved the family into a tiny beach cabin which was located on the south end of what is now the parking lot for the Tidal Taco Shack. “You know where those two snags are? Our place was right in front of those, right on the beach.” The two snags are still there but it is difficult to imagine a cabin sitting on a beach that, today at high tide, doesn’t even exist.

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While rising sea levels, fierce storms and erosion have taken their toll on their former property, John recalled the first time he saw Qualicum Bay. “It was such a beautiful place. You can’t get nicer than that to live.” And live he did; in his new community and his new school.

Dashwood School was located on the Island Highway just slightly south of where the Dashwood Fire Hall sits today. John attended Grade one in 1945 but there were no school busses to get him there from Sunny Beach. “Mr. Thames picked us up in the car and took us to school and later, Bob Thurlborn picked us up in an old panel truck that had two by twelves (feet of lumber) for seats.” There were two school rooms at Dashwood with about 40 children in each class. “These kids came from all over Bowser, Dashwood and the area.”

He recalled that Rosa Heywood taught grades one to three while Ruby Scott taught grades four, five and six.

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John said that Qualicum Bay was not as built out as it is now but that there was certainly enough to keep the two young boys amused. “There was Green Gables gas station and store where Henry’s Kitchen is now and the Sunny Beach Resort had a bunch of cabins right across from where we lived.” He said that they used to go roller skating at the Sunny Beach Resort Hall. Nearby, The Qualicum First Nation was another source of entertainment for John and his buddies. “We had softball games there and went swimming in the river.”

It wasn’t all fun and games for young John. He and his brother held their own by taking on paper routes. “I delivered The Province in Dashwood and then took over my brother’s route in Bowser.

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The bike was purchased from Fred Deeley in Vancouver and shipped over to Nanaimo. From there, it made its way by rail up to its new owner.

Having a bike really opened up opportunities to the aspiring explorer and in addition to expanding his paper routes, he and his entourage travelled all over the area. “We peddled into Spider Lake, Horne Lake and the caves.”

He said that very few caves had been discovered at this point and that there were only about 6 cabins on Horne Lake and one on Spider Lake.

Dunsmuir, so named after Robert Dunsmuir, one of the early founders of the railway, was the hub of Lighthouse Country back in John’s day. He said a lot of people lived in Dunsmuir because they worked in the saw mill that was located there. Like so many small communities in Canada’s early days, the train provided easy transportation for people and freight so that is where many towns began. “We used to run down to the tracks to watch the steam engine go by. We could hear the whistle coming for miles.” He remembered that there was a store at intersection of Horne Lake and the Island Highway; the remnants of which are there still.

When asked about Bowser, the commercial hub of Lighthouse Country today, John responded that not much was there. “It was mainly a store, a garage and a beer parlour.” He chuckles and muses about Mike, the bartending dog. “He worked at the Bowser Hotel and actually brought you the beer and gave you change!” Sadly, Mike was hit by a car in 1941 while crossing the Island Highway and his grave site is still visible today where the railway tracks meet the Island Highway 19A in Bowser.

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Bowser, named after William Bowser who was Premier of B. C. from 1915 to 1916, was home to many of the area’s early families. John was not sure of the spelling but he recalled several old family names including Thames, a boat builder, Pletz, who worked on the railway and the Pepper family.

“They had a son who made it big in the movies!” Maybe you saw Barry Pepper in "The Green Mile".

When John left school, he joined the Air Force for three years and when he got out, he worked in Fanny Bay at the Shingle Mill until it shut down in 1961.

From there, he secured employment at ‘Mac & Blo’ in Port Alberni where he stayed until his retirement in 1999. In 1961, he met Dorothy and they were married in 1965. They had one son, Stephen who lives in Nanoose Bay with his family. In 1970, John and Dorothy moved into the house they built in Qualicum Beach where they reside to this day.

Today John and Dorothy visit Qualicum Bay often. They like to walk the Lighthouse Trail as well as the Nile Creek Trail. “I love that trail! It’s such a pretty, peaceful walk with beautiful trees.” They often stop in for coffee at The Brew House or head down to Deep Bay to the Ship & Shore for, “a real good feed of fish and chips!” About his days growing up in Qualicum Bay, John said, “It’s a kids’ paradise!” He loved the quality of life, the beach and the beauty of the surrounding mountains, ocean and rivers. “It was just priceless!” While the name may have changed and some of the buildings are gone, thankfully, Qualicum Bay remains all that. ~ This is the first in a series of articles about the early beginnings of Lighthouse Country. The stories will be shared by people who lived them and live with us still. These are the museums of their lives.

Carrie Powell-Davidson’s resume includes everything from Music Therapist to Politician and from Instructor to Event Coordinator. Her writing resume is equally diverse. She began writing in her early twenties following a chance meeting on the beach with a Canadian literary icon. His advice to her was to always write about what you know and Carrie took him at his word. Her work can be found in medical journals, newspapers, magazines, hospitality industry publications, speeches, copy writing and books. Today, Carrie’s life has come full circle and when she is not busy with visitors to her guesthouse in Qualicum Bay, she can be found writing at her desk on the beach. Carrie offers writing services to local businesses. See her ad on page 9.

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hether she's speaking in her lovely Scottish accent or singing, I've always found my wife's voice beautiful. I wrote this poem about it.

ABOUT THIS POEM This poem is written in two stanzas, each composed of rhyming pairs of four-beat (tetrameter) lines, e.g. some PAGes HAVE no SIGnatURES yet I don't DOUBT which WRIting's YOURS This poem has been previously published in the "Able Muse" literary journal and was a finalist in one of its annual poetry competitions.

Some pages have no signatures yet I don’t doubt which writing’s yours— it bears a voiceprint so, with ease, I know you finger-stroked the keys or made the helpless ballpoint jink along your curves and drool its ink.

But living voice has pace and tone, and tongue—I feel an urge to phone when you're away, to hear that purr across your vocal chords, that burr of huskiness as lips sough vowels from registers where ardor growls, to hear your tongue-tip palate-dance and castanet your consonants as, from boleros in your mind, your thoughts, in whirls of words, unwind.

Your voice is no mere human flute; its concert organ finds the root position in your innate score and plays your music, lets it soar through the cathedral of your chest where, underneath your lifting breast, your heartbeat’s muted tremolo vibrates through breathing’s cello bow, the whole ensemble playing Bach and Bruckner, Brahms, and Bacharach to universes, yet à deux.

You speak and blind men fall for you.

John's daughter, Emma Beaton, who was lead singer for the band "Joy Kills Sorrow" and who also has a beautiful voice will be coming to Qualicum Beach and doing a concert or two at the end of June. Concert details to follow.

John Beaton lives in Qualicum Beach. His poetry has been widely published. He served for four years as moderator of one of the Internet’s most reputable poetry workshops and is a Spoken Word performer, a member of the band Celtic Chaos, and a co-organizer of local events, including a community showcase for musicians and Spoken Word performers, the Qualicum Acoustic Café (QUAC). You can find samples of John’s work by searching online for “John Beaton poetry”. To receive a monthly newsletter about local community events organized by John and his family and friends, email him at jabeaton@gmail.com. ~ 2 0

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

ADULT BADMINTON. Mondays 7pm. ADULT PICKLEBALL. Thursdays 3:30pm. Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Drop-in fee $4, equipment provided, beginners welcome, 15 years +. Info ph. 250-757-8307. email: steelehunt@shaw.ca LIGHTHOUSE SENIORS – Branch 152 – meet at 11:30am in the Seniors Room at the Lighthouse Community Centre on the first Monday of every month. For more information, please call Joan at 250-7579536.

TAOIST™ TAI CHI - Mondays 10:00-noon at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Contact: 250-240-3387 or parksville@taoist.org LIGHTHOUSE SPINNERS – Bring your Spinning Wheels and fibre and meet the Lighthouse Spinners at the LCC, Tuesdays at 10:30am. FMI Call 778-424-1001.

AA LIGHTKEEPERS – Fridays at 7pm at the LCC. BRIDGE – Seniors Room, 1-4pm Fridays at the LCC. FMI Sheila Steele 250-757-8307.

LET'S FLOOR CURL! A great sport for fun, friendship and game competition.

We play Mondays and Fridays, 1-3pm in the Lions Rec Hall in lovely Qualicum Bay. Curling rocks are supplied. Floor curling is affordable, easy to play, great for all ages and capabilities. Our Club is 55+ BC Games eligible. Worth a try! FMI call Fred or Lorraine at 250-752-0216.

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

BOW HORNE BAY COMMUNITY CLUB Join us in the Nordin Room at the Lighthouse Community Ctr the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. Welcome new members to keep our yearly events ongoing. Call Jo-Anne Harrison - 250-7572300 or email us at bowhornebayclub@ gmail.com

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

LIONS RECREATION HALL (LRH) 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay.

BOWSER / PARKSVILLE QUALICUM / NANAIMO / GULF ISLANDS BEAUFORT WATERSHED STEWARDS INVITES YOU TO A TOWN HALL MEETING ON LOCAL WATER ISSUES. Fanny Bay Hall, Sun. Apr 7, 2019. Guest speakers: Pat Lapcevic, Section Head of Water Protection in the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development and William Shulba, a Freshwater Geoscientist working as Senior Freshwater Specialist for the Islands Trust.

Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Island Highway, 2-4 pm, doors open at 1:30 pm. Donations gratefully accepted. For more information visit us at: www.beaufortwater.org.

QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB Meeting, Tuesday, April 9, 2019. QB Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, doors open at 7pm; meeting beings at 7:30pm. Guests $3. Donna Blazer – Growing Great Tomatoes and Pest-Free Vegetables. CBC radio and HGTV gardener Donna Balzer brings garden inspiration and practical insider information for growing your own vegetables this season. You will learn the basics of selecting plants and systems that are right for you and the one secret to growing pest-free food. Learn tips and tricks to grow great vegetables including tomatoes in 2019.

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB. Meeting: Wednesday April 17th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Location: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Guest fee: $3. Speaker: Bryan Ellis speaking on “Pelargoniums”.

Bryan is an avid plant collector with a large collection of orchids (somewhere between one and two thousand), mostly cool growing cloud forest species. His pelargonium collection is around 150 species and hybrids ranging from the classic red ball geraniums to unusual succulent species that require almost no water to survive. He also grows carnivores, alpines, woodlanders, bog plants, tree ferns, tropicals, and various hardy plants.

14TH ANNUAL HEAD SHAVE in support of the Canadian Cancer Society. Sun. Apr. 28th at the Dashwood fire Hall, 230 Hobbs Road. 10am to 1pm. Head-shaves, barbecue by donation, and car wash by donation.

Almost $49,000 raised so far, and pushing past the $50,000 mark is our goal this year!

FUNDRAISER AT MILNER GARDENS. Observe Shred-it securely destroying your paperwork. Minimum donation $5 per box/ bag supports Milner Gardens Shoots with Roots. Apr 6th 10am-1:30pm, in Milner’s parking lot. milnergardens.viu.ca APRIL 5 - 6th - 10 am to 4 pm. QUALICUM WEAVERS AND SPINNERS are holding a spring sale in conjunction with the Brant Festival. Featuring quality one of a kind handwoven clothing, household linens, knitted and felted items in natural fibres., at reasonable prices. Demonstrations of weaving and spinning, a silent auction, free admission and is wheel chair friendly. All members of the public welcome especially our Brant Visitors. The Commons (Formerly the Qualicum Elemntary School), 744 Primrose Street, Qualicum.

OCEANSIDE CONCERT BAND - SPRING CONCERT - Under the direction of Dr. Paul Rathke. Proceeds from the concert will be used to support music programs locally.

Knox United Church, 345 Pym, Parksville, at 2:30 pm on Sunday, April 28th, 2019.

Tkts at the door: $15 - adults, $5 - students.

Accompanied children under 12 - free.

FMI, call Don McConnell at 250-586-4485. see more events on page 13

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Repairs to all makes and models of lawnmowers and ride-on lawn tractors, including John Deere. Pick-up and delivery available. Used equipment for sale. Call (250) 702-2191 or email fixitshop009@gmail.com

Please note that our classified advertising section is being phased out as of April 2019. If you require advertising, please request a copy of our current display advertising rates by emailing info@eyesonbc.com. We have affordable rates to meet your budget and help you get your message out to your next client!

WHAT’S ON? — APR 2019

250-757-9222 • website: rcl211.org • email: rcl211@shaw.ca Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue and Fri 9am - 12 noon

Sat Apr 6th Tue Apr 23rd Sun Apr 28th

Legion Event (TBA) Branch General Meeting 7pm Legion Craft Fair

LADIES POOL

Wednesday......................................................... 4:00pm

CRIBBAGE

Wednesday......................................................... 6:30pm

MEN’S POOL

Thursday............................................................. 6:00pm

TEXAS HOLD’EM Thursday............................................................. 7:00pm DARTS

Friday.................................................................. 5:00pm

CHESS

Saturday ........................................................... 12:00pm

Meat Draws - Every Friday at 5pm & Saturday at 4:30pm ** MEMBERS, GUESTS & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME ** Facebook: Events-at-the-Bowser-Legion-br211-368799556487

by Sue Murguly "Experience the Magic" ECHO Players ALMOST, MAINE by John Cariani April 18th - May 5th Almost, Maine almost doesn’t exist, because its residents never got around to getting organized. So it’s just…

Almost. One cold, clear Friday night in the middle of winter, while the

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northern lights hover in the sky above, Almost’s humorous, plain-spoken, quirky residents find themselves falling in and out of love in the strangest ways.

Hearts are broken. Love is lost, found, and confounded, and life for the people of Almost, Maine will never be the same. Directed by veteran director Don Harper, Almost, Maine is also ECHO

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Players’ entry in the North Island Zone Festival held at the Village Theatre in May. Tickets: Village Theatre Box Office, 110, W 2nd. Avenue or 250-752-3522, info@echoplayers.ca or online at echoplayers.ca. Follow us on social media ... Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. ~

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Celebrate Arab Culture!

Enjoy a Middle Eastern Tour in Nanaimo

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n April 12th the Families Helping Families Sponsorship Team is hosting a Middle Eastern Cultural Night at the Cavallotti Lodge from 6-9pm.

Join MLA Sheila Malcolmson and other guests as we celebrate an evening of authentic Arab foods, cultural activities and entertainment. You’ll experience dancing, live music, henna art and Arabic calligraphy. Learn how to write the Arabic language and speak basic phrases. Food enthusiasts will learn about traditional food preparation and sourcing ingredients - with recipes provided. Cultural highlights will come from Syria, Egypt, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Lebanon and Palestine. It’s a guided tour of Middle Eastern culture right here in Nanaimo. Everyone is invited for the adventure.

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Cavallotti Lodge has graciously donated the use of their facility and Sinbad Cafe will be catering the event. Tickets are $30 and includes a meal, dessert, tea, coffee and entertainment, including an Arabic culture guide.

Join us for a great introduction to Arab culture and a fun evening - and all funds raised will support a Syrian refugee family safely settle in Nanaimo.

Middle Eastern Cultural Night takes place on Friday April 12 from 6-9pm at Cavallotti Lodge located at 2060 East Wellington Road. Tickets $30/person. Includes meal, dessert, tea, entertainment and activities.

Email for tickets: splensky@mac.com.

More info: 250-758-6163

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