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n the late 1800's, the pioneers were settling along the West Coast, creating new adventures and lives for themselves. Starting from scratch, they had to build what they wanted in this wild place. They built homes, farms and businesses, and created the towns and cities that exist in Oceanside today.
area in this part of Vancouver Island that needed a place of worship. He travelled between Port Alberni and French Creek, searching for the right location to build a church. He consulted with the local settlers to decide on a site. In April of 1894, after careful consideration, Reverend Cooper chose a spot in French Creek.
One man who had an integral part in the beginnings of Oceanside was Reverend Canon Charles Cooper. Reverend Cooper came to the area in 1893 from England to spread the gospel. He arrived in Victoria by ship, to Nanaimo by train and finally, to Port Alberni by stagecoach. His goal was to find an
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Passionate about his beliefs and desires, he purchased the land with his own money. A dedicated man to his faith, he donated three and a half acres to the Diocese of British Columbia for church-related purposes. On April 17th, 1894,
after only a year on Vancouver Island, work began to clear the land Reverend Cooper chose for his church. Teams of oxen from nearby farmers were used to haul the logs from the bush. On the 24th of June, two months after work began on the church site, the walls were raised by eight men squaring the corners. The raising of the walls was conducted by B. Harris, James Lowery, James Dunn, Otto Renz, W. Cheney, Richard P. Wallis and W. McKenzie. Also in attendance at the raising with Reverend Cooper was Thomas Kinkade. The Reverend offered free CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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burial plots to all who participated in the raising of the church walls. The contract to build the church was given to John McKinnon. The lumber came by tug to French Creek from Andrew Haslam’s mill in Nanaimo. On high tide, the lumber was brought to shore and hauled from the mouth of French Creek by as many horse and oxen that could be made available. Finally, after a lot of hard work, St. Anne’s Church opened its doors on St. Anne’s Day, July 26th, 1894. The weather was perfect, and the seats of the church were full for that morning's eleven o'clock service, which began with the consecration of the church and grounds by Reverend William Perrin. The choir from St. Matthew’s in Wellington provided beautiful songs, while Mrs. Hickey played the organ. After the service, a picnic was held for those who travelled a distance to attend this first service of many at St. Anne’s Church. The first baptism to ever take place at St. Anne’s Church was for Emily Hume, the daughter of Robert Hume and Charlot Hickey on August 12th, 1894.
St. Anne’s Church is the oldest Anglican church in Western Canada with an active parish. It is also the oldest log church still in existence on Vancouver Island. The church is still actively used for spring, summer and fall services, but is closed during the winter due to high heating costs. During the winter months, the parish congregates for service at St. Edmund’s Church next door. Visit St. Anne’s Church at 407 Wembley Road in Parksville or visit their website at: www.staste.ca True to his word, Reverend Canon Cooper did provide burial plots to those who helped erect the church. In the cemetery rests Sarah and Thomas Kinkade, who fittingly were the first to be married at St. Anne’s and who are sewn into the colourful fabric Oceanside’s history. To get a feel and understanding of what structures, life and faith were like for the area’s first pioneers, visit St. Anne’s Church for a taste of history that is truly – Historically Oceanside. ~
The first wedding at St. Anne’s was the ceremony for Thomas Kinkade and Sarah Coqulamat on October 24th in 1896. In 1898, there were eleven families and forty-eight individual people on the parish congregation register. For almost 20 years, St. Anne’s Church was the only one in the area until Knox United Church was built in downtown Parksville in 1912. In the 1920’s and 30’s, a few additions and repairs were done to the church including foundation work, the lychgate (provided by the 1st Parksville Scouts), and the church bell. More extensive renovations were conducted in the mid 1970’s to keep the church in good condition. St. Edmund's Church was erected in Parksville in 1962 and moved to its present site beside St. Anne’s in February 1990, where the present parish began. PHOTOS BY DAWN HUNTER CLARK Dawn Hunter Clark is a local author living in Bowser, BC. Her recently published book "Paranormal Canadian Tales: A Supernatural Journey" has received rave reviews and is available on Amazon.
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Predictions for June 2018 Aries (March 21-April 19)
by magic, you attract favourable circumstances and important people to you. Meanwhile, your desire to travel is heightened. You want adventure and a chance to learn something new! In a subtle way, your health will improve this month as well. Happy birthday!
This is a fast-paced, busy month! (Admit it. You love the hustle cuz you hate sitting around getting dusty.) Short trips, conversations with siblings and relatives, busy errands and appointments plus increased reading and writing are some reasons you have a jampacked schedule! You also have ambitions to redecorate your home or tweak your digs to make them look more attractive. This is why you will love to entertain at home to show off your clever ideas! (Expect to buy gorgeous treasures for yourself, your loved ones or your home.)
Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your birthday is approaching, which means your personal year is coming to an end. Use this month to ponder how you want your new year to be different from last year. Think of three goals you want to achieve. When you define a goal – instead of living your life trial by fire – you will more easily achieve that goal because you have identified it and it’s in your mind. This is a great time to buy wardrobe goodies; but avoid confrontations about shared property. Enjoy romance and good times with younger people. Cool!
Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month your focused on money, cash flow and earnings. “More porridge?” (You’re clever about making money and handling your resources.) Be careful not to promise more than you can deliver, especially in negotiations with groups or a friend because your idealism and your sincere wish to help someone might get you in hot water. Stay realistic. Relations with others are charming and warm because Venus will sweeten your words, which means this is a great time for writers, salespeople, teachers and actors. “The rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain.”
Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) You’re popular this month because the Sun is in your House of Friendships. Enjoy interactions with pals, clubs, groups and organizations. Use these interactions to bounce your ideas off others because their feedback will help you. Meanwhile in another part of the forest, a secret love affair is percolating. Nevertheless, be patient with partners and close friends because Mars is opposite your sign. (Take the high road.) Your plans for the future are grand, ambitious and idealistic. Perfect! You’re the natural Hollywood hero or heroine.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) The Sun is in your sign ths month. (The only time all year this occurs.) This means you can recharge your batteries for the rest of the year! Yes – you will replenish, restore and rejuvenate yourself! Note: When the Sun is in your sign, you also have the advantage. Almost 8
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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) The Sun is opposite your sign now, which is the only time all year this occurs. Because the Sun is your source of energy (symbolically) and it is as far away from you as it gets all year – you will need more rest. This polarized position of the Sun makes you focus on partnerships and gives you the opportunity to observe more objectively how you relate to others. If you look at yourself honestly, you will see how to be more loving and sane. This month the dance between Jupiter and Neptune motivates you to help those who are less fortunate. (Including animals.) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Take a deep breath because this month, you’re keen to be efficient, effective and productive in everything you do. “Yeah! I’m on it!” You have high standards and you intend to achieve them. These high standards will also apply to your health. Good luck but fear not because motivation is everything. When you have such a strong motivation to achieve – you will! Fortunately, fair Venus opposite your sign guarantees smooth relations with partners and close friends. Likewise, you will feel cozy and warm with romantic partners as well as your own kids. (Gosh.) Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Ths month it’s play city! Vacations, fun getaways, stimulating activities with children, sports events, the arts and fun excursions into the entertainment world are tops on your menu. Even your workrelated activities will be pleasant because Venus will pave the way for smooth relations with coworkers. But lo! Despite this emphasis on fun and relaxation, fiery Mars will be in your sign so you will remain super revved up and ready to go! Hey, if you’ve got it, baby – flaunt it! Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) This month your focus turns to home, family and your private life. Not only will you be involved with a parent or family events more than usual, you will also want to cocoon at home and “hide” if you can. But ah ha! Venus has other plans for you, which is why you will enjoy socializing with pals. A vacation, sports events and playful times with kids are on the books. You will also have heart-to-heart talks with someone, perhaps a sibling or relative, because you feel sympathetic and empathetic with this person. (This is on the hush hush.) ~ J U N E
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MIRACLES, POSSIBILITIES AND A SWARM OF BEES by Joanne Sales
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ctually, we had a kind-of miracle on our farm on May 18. I wasn’t home, but those that were here heard the sound. A bee buzzes, but I don’t know what to call the sound of hundreds of bees buzzing. A swarm of bees flew across the field - and it was loud. A bee colony has a single mind, single enough to have a single queen. And this colony’s queen needed a new home. A couple years ago, one of our bee hives swarmed and left the farm. On their way out, they flew close to my husband’s window, as if to say goodbye. So when this swarm appeared, my husband knew what to do. Somehow he joined them – a very large bee - and guided the swarm to the empty bee house beside the pond. (I wish I had been here to see that!) The swarm entered the hive – and stayed. When I got home, the bees were busy cleaning the bee boxes out. They arrived on their mission of mercy just in time to pollinate a field of blueberry bushes. Technically these bees were not a miracle. A miracle transcends the natural order; goes or comes from beyond the natural sequence of time and space. So I’m using the term, miracle, loosely. But I do believe in miracles. Real ones. The kind that permanently transform everything. And that is what we need here. Changes that defy reason. An unexpected turn of events that fixes something big time. Problem + miracle = happiness…or survival. 1 0
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Are there causes for miracles? Yes and no. No – because a cause is not needed. Sometimes we experience simple grace. But we do have to have an empty bee house to receive the bees. Yes – because a cause is needed. The Buddhist explanation is that all things arise from “causes and conditions.” They don’t arise out of nothing. Something has to put every ball into motion. So here we are, with a yes and no, with humanity at its best and worst, coexisting on a planet of too much and too little. “Going to hell in a hand basket” is an old expression my grandmother used to use, but we know what people meant when they said it. It means we need more miracles. So what brought the bees? Who knows. If we knew how to cause miracles, they would be ordinary events and not miracles at all. But we do know a few things: • We have to have an empty bee house. • We have to be open to the possibility. A door has to be open.
While exploring this idea, two phrases came up. The possibility of miracles, and the miracle of possibilities. The arrival of the bees points to the possibility of miracles. The universe itself is a miracle of possibilities.
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My eighth grade art teacher talked about deus ex machina. I don’t have many memories from those years, but I do remember feeling that deus ex machina was a really good idea. Wouldn’t it be great if some Being of greater wisdom came down to add some wisdom to the mix, or in a pinch, take over the situation and fix it? When I was no longer 13 years old, I found out that actually deus ex machina was a plot device used in Greek tragedies, where an insolvable problem was suddenly resolved by a Greek god descending onto the stage, by use of some kind of machine. Well, our bees also descended from on high. It was an unexpected and unlikely occurrence - but hardly deus ex machina. Bees do swarm. Still, because they arrived just when we needed them, it felt like a miracle. The Greek gods, a beneficent Intergalactic Police presence, a swarm of bees – there is a common theme here… which leads us from the Possibility of Miracles to the Miracle of Possibilities. As the magazine I was reading had disappeared, I did some research into what I thought the man (whoever he was) was saying. That was when I first heard of Possibilianism. It is a philosophy that sits comfortably between theism and atheism, in the middle like agnosticism, but infused with curiosity and positive energy
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couple of days after the bees arrived, I was reading a magazine (which shortly thereafter mysteriously disappeared from my house and never reappeared.) The man being interviewed explained that he managed to keep his sanity in the face of despair about the state of the world because, although he was a realist, he also believed that things that look impossible to us can happen anyway. He cited an example that the Intergalactic Police could come down and say, “Hey, you Earthlings are messing up big time. Let’s fix this mess.” His example was a joke, but it opened a door. Sometimes resolution and help come out of nowhere.
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to explore novel possibilities, even apparently contradictory possibilities. David Eagleman who inspired the philosophy and name said, "Part of the scientific temperament is this tolerance for holding multiple hypotheses in mind at the same time.” “With Possibilianism, I'm hoping to define a new position — one that emphasizes the exploration of new, unconsidered possibilities.” “The universe is a realization of one possibility…human consciousness and life are simulations of that possibility by the universe…” You get the idea. Possibilities rather than certitudes. Eagleman, known as a Possibilian, emphasizes that Possibilianism reflects the scientific temperament of creativity and intellectual humility in the face of "the known unknowns.” As Voltaire said, “Uncertainty is an uncomfortable position. But certainty is an absurd one.” If we are existing in a possibility, which apparently we are, things are not etched in stone. Rocks are not rock solid. There is plenty of room for miracles.
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he gas gauge in our 2002 VW is broken. It tells us that we have enough gas when we don’t, and that the tank is empty when it is full. Our gas gauge displays fake news. It’s a liar. We have to use our intelligence to work around its lies (i.e. we have to read the mileage counter instead of the gas gauge.) It’s good practice for digging up the truth in other places. Part of the problem on our world stage is that really unloving decisions are being made by those in power. Researchers are discovering that it may be because they too have broken gas gauges. Multiple, reputable studies have shown that as a person’s personal riches grow, empathy for others seems to decline. And, “Research suggests (that) as people climb the social ladder, their compassionate feelings towards other people decline.”
Apparently there are several parts of the brain which are key to a person’s ability to feel empathy. One of them is the supramarginal gyrus. In those who are super-wealthy, MRIs reveal that the supramarginal gyrus fails to kick in as it does for normal people when confronted with the reality of other people’s suffering. According to Scientific American, “At a neurobiological level – without a properly functioning supramarginal gyrus – your brain has a tough time putting itself in someone else’s shoes.” What happens when the supramarginal gyrus is broken? Then a person can’t feel the pain of others. Too much security and comfort can lead to 'havea-heart' failure. My mother used to say “Enough is enough already” whenever we children were making too much noise and chaos, or had a bad attitude. It was her way of saying stand-down. Obviously, the earth has had enough – and the Earth Mother is shouting. To recognize when “Enough is enough already” requires an inner intelligence – an ability to recognize when the cup is full, needs are filled, and anything more would be superfluous. Many people have lost touch with that inner intelligence, and the earth suffers. It would be a miracle, but let’s imagine that we humans wake up tomorrow morning with a functioning gauge that tells us when enough is enough. And what if our less-than-compassionate leaders and power-brokers were to develop the heart to be concerned for the poor and suffering of the earth, and the earth itself? That would require a miracle on the scale of the arrival of the Intergalactic Police. But it’s still possible. There are practices which can measurably increase our empathy levels. Researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Madison used MRIs to document the effect of Loving Kindness meditation in sixteen Tibetan Monks who had done such
practices for over 10,000 hours. The scans showed significant increased activity in the insula - a region near the frontal portion of the brain – when the experienced meditators were generating compassion. Even volunteering can increase empathy!
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know the missing magazine will reappear. When it does, I may find out that I have been putting words into this unknown man’s mouth. Let me do the same with the woman I heard being interviewed on CBC. This woman had lost her mobility from in a devastating accident, and her husband had lost his legs in the Middle East. The interviewer asked, “Would you want to have your mobility and legs back?” The surprising answer was “no”. To paraphrase, she said that when she listens to the chit-chat of normal people, she no longer has any interest in the things they are interested in. She has been changed, and has no desire to go back to what she now feels was a smaller life. We could brush that off, saying that she’s just saying that because she can’t go back in time. But that shows the limitation of our own minds. There are places to go in consciousness. There are higher levels of consciousness open to us. That’s where the real miracles lie. I’ve been studying A Course in Miracles for decades. It’s depth is unending. Even after 40 years, I have only scratched the surface. The miracles to which it points are changes within us, which change everything around us. We are the obstacle to miracles! We can change that. There are many pathways to that awakening, but that is the miracle we need. While a miracle can’t be controlled or demanded, it can be prepared for. We can be willing. Making the conditions right. Leaving an open house for a wandering swarm of miracles. Pray for a miracle. If that is not your style, then be a miracle. Actually, we live in a miracle. So anything is possible. ~
Joanne Sales is a freelance writer, blueberry farmer, and offers workshops in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and the fine art of brewing Kombucha. Comments and questions about her articles and/or upcoming workshops can be directed to joanne@glasswing.com. J U N E
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At the May 2018 awards ceremony in Ottawa, Ontario, First Nations Elder, Pam Moore of the Qualicum First Nation Childcare Centre in Qualicum Bay receives the Prime Minster's Award for Excellence in Early Childhood Education from Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. submitted photo
FIRST NATIONS ELDER, PAM MOORE, RECEIVES PRIME MINISTER'S AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
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ith more than 30 years experience in early education and childhood development programs, Pam Moore continues to be a positive influence for the youth of tomorrow. Pam currently manages the Qualicum First Nation Child Care Centre in Qualicum Bay, providing support and important education programs for children ages 2-6 years old.
"Because of her passion and dedication to sharing Aboriginal culture, thousands of children—both Aboriginal and nonAboriginal—are more accepting and feeling more accepted, are more knowledgeable of their own culture and the culture of their peers, have more understanding and have a positive sense of self." ~ nominator
Pam forms warm, caring and responsive relationships with children to help them develop trusting bonds
with safe adults and learn to express emotions appropriately. Through her Aboriginal Culture in the Community Program, Pam encourages all children's interest in and participation with Aboriginal culture, and teaches respect for difference. Pam is tireless in her efforts to bring Aboriginal culture to the community by attending countless events and working with community groups to share cultural and art activities. At at time when inclusion is so very important to our community and the world, Pam is helping to instill caring and compassionate values in children who are, in fact, our future. ~
We congratulate Pam Moore on this important award and her contributions to our community! Thank you for all that you do! Find out more about childcare in our community: Qualicum First Nation Child Care Centre 303 Salish Way, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1Z5 Telephone: 250-757-8092 Website: qualicumchildcare.ca 1 2
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CITY DIRECTORIES REVEAL THE PAST by Linda Tenney
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’m here to confess! Sheepishly, I admit I have decades of family history research stored in a large, somewhat tattered cardboard box. There it sits by a chair in my living room, haphazardly filled with a jumble of scribbled notes and loose photos waiting to tell the story of my ancestors. I’ve decided to let them have their say; to let them help me leaf out my family tree. The journey has begun. The scene … my living room. The box opened, I dig in and grab a random treasure … a photo of my father in a garden with a kitten. The photo has intrigued me for years. Where was it taken? When was it taken? And whose cat is that? Somehow it’s familiar but a clear memory is buried deep.
periods, revealing population counts, government officials, and the names, addresses and occupations of ‘regular folk’, like my ancestors and yours. After leafing through decades of directories online, I discovered my grandfather bought their first house in 1913, eight years after he married my grandmother. It was a brand new build on a relatively new residential street in west Toronto. I know first-hand that my aunt sold the house in the mid-70’s, so the house had remained in our family for over 60 years! Something to add to my family history. So, when and where was this photo of my father taken? My continued research revealed the answer! In a round-about way, I managed to solve the mystery of the photo, revel in memories of the past, and add information to my family tree for future generations to discover.
This morning I solved the mystery … and city directories have become my research go-to! Initially, a burning question sent me on a seemingly unrelated hunt. I wanted to know when my grandfather bought his first house in Toronto? I spent the first few years of my childhood in the house and knew it had been in the family for decades, but wasn’t sure how many.
To learn how I solved the mystery of my Dad's photo, go to www.kindredleaves. com. A new blog that, I hope, will entertain, inspire and help you discover your own ancestral roots. ~ LT
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Tears and Transformation By Micki Findlay
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have always loved drumming. I have been blessed with a natural sense of rhythm; probably more of a curse than a blessing to certain family members. Fortunately for me, I have a very patient husband who never squelches my need to express myself; even if the result is far from quiet and serene. A few weeks ago, I attended a First Nations drum circle at the Nanaimo Art Gallery. While there, something strange and unexpected happened. As the drumming was about to begin, the facilitator, Patrick Aleck, began to speak; in his native tongue
first and then in English. Even before I understood what he was saying, I was in tears. Something had broken deep inside me. Or healed, perhaps? I had no idea but, realizing I was not in control of this awkward display of emotion, I decided there was no point in being embarrassed. Whatever this was, it was bigger than me. Later, Patrick shared his heartwrenching story; living with cerebral palsy, being bullied as a child, experiencing the intergenerational effects of residential school abuse, becoming an addict and living on the streets. With the help of a close friend, a family
member and the transforming power of music, he managed to conquer his demons and turn his life around. He is now a motivational speaker, inspiring people to believe in themselves and recognize their worth. He views his painful past, struggles and disability as an opportunity to give hope to others. So inspiring. I may never fully understand what happened to me that night. Had I been feeling Patrick’s pain? Or was I simply meant to be there and hear what he had to say? Perhaps the reason doesn’t really matter. What does matter is that, after meeting that young man, I knew I would never be the same. I wanted to be a better person. I told Patrick about our project and asked him if he would consider being interviewed for a film we are creating. I was surprised at how quickly he agreed. “Don’t you want to think about it, Patrick?” He replied, “No. I want to do it. I am not supposed to even be here. So, if my words can give hope to others even after I am gone, count me in.” I will never forget that evening or Patrick Aleck; his courage, his positive attitude, his selflessness. Nor will I forget the look of sheer joy on his face as he played his drum and sang – as if he and the drum were one. The music seemed to transport him to another place and time; where pain no longer exists. I was transported also… and changed. And, for that, I will be forever grateful. There is power in music, in connection and in sharing our stories. And thanks to people like Patrick, I know there is hope for humanity. ~
Micki Findlay is the founder of Works of HeART Project – ‘Inspiring Positive Change Through Artistic Expression’. A Vancouver Island-based initiative that challenges racism and bullying and promotes kindness and inclusion through creative and artistic means. 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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School District 69 presents the annual $5,000.00 Pieter de Reuver Foundation Award of Excellence and this year adds another $3,750.00 for 5 high school jazz performers to attend this summer’s academy at the McMillan Arts Centre. “Every story is a success story, as the hundreds of thank you cards will confirm, there are many happy stories”, says de Reuver, who also volunteers as pianist at many of the MAC’s exhibit openings. “We hope to support this and similar programs in any form for a long time to come”. Canada’s Best Jazz Artists Gathering in Parksville These and other music academy students will study with a phenomenal faculty at the Phil Dwyer Academy of Music and Culinary Arts from August 13-24. Co-hosted by the MAC, Ballenas Secondary and Inclusion Parksville, Dwyer’s Academy has attracted the attention of many of Canada’s top jazz artists including Ingrid Jensen, Ted Quinlan, P.J. Ingrid Jensen Perry and Neil Swainson. “I think this is one of the best music faculties for a summer camp that’s ever been assembled in Canada”, says Dwyer, a multiple Juno-award-winner and Member of the Order of Canada.
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LOCAL JAZZ STUDENTS TO ATTEND PHIL DWYER’S SUMMER JAZZ ACADEMY THANKS TO FOUNDATION Five Oceanside high school jazz students will get to attend this summer’s premier music academy thanks to a local Foundation committed to supporting the educational needs of Oceanside’s budding jazz artists. Created in 2004, the Pieter de Reuver Foundation has donated over $1 million in the form of scholarships and bursaries to young music students. When asked why he’s so committed to supporting students, Pieter de Reuver replies, “it is a matter of need. In the beginning we donated to many local groups and societies until we found that the educational needs were enormous”. De Reuver’s Foundation supports post-secondary students as well, with 100 scholarship and bursaries to Vancouver Island University and 70 to North Island College every year.
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With a faculty consisting of some of Canada’s finest musical educators, recording artists and performers, students have the rare opportunity to learn with Ingrid Jensen, hailed as one of the most gifted trumpeters of our time. Saxophonist and Member of the Order of Canada, PJ Perry was featured soloist for the 2010 Broadway production of Fly Away. Composer-musician Christine Jensen will work with students on ensembles and arrangements. Longtime Head of Guitar at Humber College, Ted Quinlan joins fellow faculty member, bassist Neil Swainson for ensembles and master classes. 2013 Juno Award Winner for Best Contemporary Jazz Recording, continued on page 19
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AMAZING RACE IN THE PARKS Race your way through Englishman River Regional Park by finding special route information cards. You will discover road blocks and detours that will put your team dynamics to the test. The challenges will be fun and will leave you inspired to be in the outdoors. Families, teams and individuals welcome. Thursday June 7th from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Cost is $15. Family/ team rate available. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation.
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If you are a bus user, I would encourage you to visit the web site at https:// bctransit.com/nanaimo/home RDN Recreation and Parks June Events and Programs TWOONIE TEEN SWIM
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Fridays at Ravensong Aquatic Centre from 7:00 to 9:00 pm are reserved for the teens. Admission is now only $2 until Friday, June 29th. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-752-5014 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. CPR REGIONAL TRAIL GUIDED ALPINE HIKE Hike the steep historic trail that connects Cameron Lake to the sub-alpine. Along the way, pass waterfalls, ponds and lookouts with great views up and down the Georgia Strait. This guided day trip is rigorous and meant to introduce fit hikers to our precious and popular mid-island alpine areas. Attendance at a Hiking Information Session to learn more about what to expect when venturing outdoors is mandatory for all new participants. Depart from Ravensong Aquatic Centre on Saturday, June 9th at 8:00 am. $49 per person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/ recreation. CANVAS ART FOR 7-13YRS Jenny Hughes will guide you through how to paint a fantastic yet surprisingly simple acrylic painting. No experience necessary. All supplies are provided. View painting project online. Thursday, June 7th from 4:00-5:30 pm at Oceanside •
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The best way to unwind after a busy day. Paddle into the glow of the setting sun, breathe deep and relax. Perfect for beginners, these tours include a certified guide, the kayak, gear and instruction in paddling strokes and safety procedures. No experience is necessary. Double kayaks are available to paddle with a friend or younger family members. Children 10 years+ are welcome to register and attend with an adult. Friday, June 8 from 7:30 to 9:45 pm. Cost is $55 per person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation DISCOVER SEA KAYAKING TOUR FOR 10YRS+ Come on out and get your feet wet. This relaxing 2 1/2 hour lesson includes kayak, gear, equipment orientation, intro to four paddling strokes, launching and exiting techniques, and a mini paddle on the water. No experience is necessary. Double kayaks are available to paddle with a friend or younger family member. Children 10 year+ can register and attend with an adult. Saturday, June 9 from 12:45 to 3:30 pm. Cost is $65 per person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation
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POETRY Year-Leap
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e're well into summer now. When did it happen? For me, the signal winter was past and spring was here was the sound of frogs in our back field.
ABOUT THIS POEM
The poem is an Elizabethan sonnet—fourteen pentameter lines arranged in: an octave (eight lines rhymed abab cdcd); a "turn" or change of viewpoint, and; an octet (six lines rhymed efefgg).
This field in winter forms a wetland, quiet except for hushing rainfall, rushing hail, a breeze that, fussed with snowflakes, seems to sigh at the calls of robin, chickadee, and quail, and swishing noises as a buck picks through a copse of wild roses, red with thorns, briar stems, and rose-hips, which he’ll chew as velvet slowly silences his horns. And then the frogs! These mud-lark choristers, raucous for amplexus, now rejoice— last night we heard no chirrups, chirps, or chirrs; tonight they’d overwhelm a stentor’s voice— and, swamping winter with their song, they bring good news: the year is sound, and crouched to spring.
This poem won a top placement and prize in the 2017 Maria W. Faust Sonnet Contest.
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. ~
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continued from page 15 saxophonist Joel Miller will offer master classes and ensemble instruction. A key player on the Alberta jazz scene, pianist Chris Andrew will offer master classes along with New York drummer Jon Wikan. Recording Artist Shannon Gunn joins the faculty for week two as Vocal Jazz Director along with multiple Juno-award-winner Brian Dickinson, a fixture on the Canadian jazz scene for over thirty-five years, bassist Ken Lister and drummer Hans Verhoeven, both on the faculty at Vancouver Island University. The Academy begins with Junior (13-15 yrs) and Senior (16-19 yrs) Jazz sessions August 13-17th. Throughout the week, students will spend time in the kitchen with PJ Perry Vancouver cook and co-owner of the Shaughnessy Restaurant at VanDusen Garden, Kevin Mooney. Vocal and Adult Jazz students join the faculty for the second week August 20-24. Students interested in attending can find the application and program information at www. mcmillanartscentre.com. Must-See Concert Events Of The Summer Ticketed activities for the Academy include the must-see event of the summer – the Jazz Academy Faculty Concert at Knox United Church on Thursday, August 16th. Tickets are only $25 regular, $22 for Oceanside Community Arts Council members and $15 for students. The Junior and Senior Jazz Student Concert will be held Friday, Aug 17 and all tickets are $10. These concert tickets are on sale now. The Vocal and Adult Jazz Student Concerts will take place at location and time tba. Contact the MAC Box Office online, by phone at 250-248-8185 or in person during MAC hours (Tues-Sun 10-4). Photos submitted
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ECHO PLAYERS PRESENTS ITS 2018-2019 SEASON!
“Theatre Magic at Its Best ” by Sue Murguly
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s we enter our 44th Season, ECHO Players is very proud to be part of the vibrant culture in our community. If you haven’t been to an ECHO Players production, this is the season to discover us. We encourage Oceanside and beyond to plan to bring theatre into your life and experience the magic and power of live performance. It is always exciting to announce a new season. We love delighting and entertaining our audiences with laugh-out-loud comedies, spectacular costumes, and tap-your-feet dance and music numbers and that is the focus of our 2018–2019 Season. This season features a Christmas pantomime, two comedies and the Canadian premiere of a new musical by David Jewell and Nico Rhodes. Enchanted April “A Charming take on the girls’ getaway” (Globe and Mail) – opens our season October 11th – 28th, 2018. Directed by Wendy Punter, this romantic comedy is as magical, enchanting and refreshing as spring spent in the Italian countryside. Christmas pantomime Peter Pan, directed by Julian Packer, will fly on stage December 13th – 30th, 2018. This family-orientated musical includes song, dance and action that will enthrall and engage every child from five to one-hundred and five. ECHO Players season of magic continues with the premiere of Second Chances: Musical, original book & lyrics by David Jewell and music by Nico Rhodes. Directed by Jennifer Kelly, Second Chances: Musical, February 14th – March 3, 2019, follows the tradition of musicals from the golden era. It is a captivating story, embracing drama, comedy and romance that is sure to thrill the audience. April 18th – May 5th, Almost Maine directed by Don Harper, a heart-warming comedy that will restore your optimism and belief in love and in second chances, will round out our season. In addition to our season, ECHO Players will host two festivals: Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival, November 7th – 11th 2018, is five days of whirlwind activity that features enthusiastic and talented artists from all over Vancouver Island. Enjoy nightly adjudication and a daring, imaginative and diverse collection of one-act plays. May 12th-19th Theatre BC North Island Zone Festival features theatre groups, showcasing a cross-section of our exciting performance community. The winning production will represent the NIZ at Theatre BC Mainstage, the drama festival which encompasses performing groups throughout British Columbia.
Buy your 2018-2019 Season Subscription by August 15th, 2018 and enter a chance to win an overnight stay and a $100 gift certificate at Chateau Victoria.
ECHO Players Village Theatre is definitely your destination for new and unforgettable experiences. Don’t miss a single play! Call 250.752.352 or Email info@echoplayers.ca to order your Season Subscription. Buy your subscription by August 15th, 2018 and enter a chance to win an overnight stay and a $100 gift certificate at Chateau Victoria. For more information visit our website at www.echoplayers.ca
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Lighthouse Country & beyond LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. FOR MORE ACTIVITIES AT THE LCC, VISIT WWW.COMMUNITYHALL.CA SECOND SUNDAY MARKET at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay – Sun. June 10th - 8am-noon, Pancake Breakfast - $6 or $8. Enjoy live music, breakfast, and shopping for a treasure! BOW HORNE BAY COMMUNITY CLUB Join us in the Nordin Room at the Lighthouse Community Ctr the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. Welcome new members to keep our yearly events ongoing. Call Joanne Ferreiro 250-228-4231 or email us at bowhornebayclub@gmail.com 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.
LIONS RECREATION HALL (LRH) 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. SUMMER FLOOR CURLING! COME AND TRY! A great sport for life. Many perks: no ice, no sweeping, no equipment needed. A sport for all skills and all ages. We curl Mondays, 1pm to 3pm during June to the end of August. Lions Rec Hall (next to the Lighthouse Community Centre) in lovely Qualicum Bay. Only $2/day. Fun to play. Play for fun. FMI call Fred 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. QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB – Meet at 7pm, every second and fourth Tuesday in the Lions Den at the Lions’ Rec Hall.
BOWSER / PARKSVILLE QUALICUM / NANAIMO AND AREA HUGE GARAGE SALE on Sunday June 10th, hosted by Bowser Seniors Housing Society. From 8 am to 12 pm, outside the Second Sunday Market at the LCC. Be sure to come for breakfast, too!
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. CARPET BOWLING – 12:45 to 3pm at the LCC. FMI Call Layne (250) 757-8217.
BRIDGE – Seniors Room, 1-4pm Fridays at the LCC. FMI Sheila Steele 250-757-8307.
EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB. Meeting: June 20th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, West Hall, Guest fee: $3. Speaker: Dr. Lynne Brooks, past president of Arrowsmith Naturalists, speaking on “Wildlife Friendly Gardens: Blending Science & Art”.
AA LIGHTKEEPERS – Fridays at 7pm at the LCC.
JUNE 10 - QUALICUM CAT RESCUE will be at the Second Sunday Market starting Sunday June 10 and throughout the summer!! Bake Sale! Fresh catnip! Tshirts Plants! Gently used household items. And more! Donations of goods for sale are welcome! JUNE 11 - Open to all. You are Invited to our ABORIGINAL PARENT GATHERING. Qualicum First Nation Band Hall, 5850 River Rd, Qualicum Bay. Enjoy a light supper with us. Child minding is available for ages 0-6. Monday June 11th. 5pm to 7pm. Speaker: Hélène Dufour, Community Nutritionist, will cover topics such as kids and picky eating plus healthy food recipes. Reserve Your Spot! Please Call or Text Erica at 250-937-1896. JUNE 12 - Join the QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB June meeting to learn about “Growing Hardy Fig Trees and other great unusual edibles on Vancouver Island" presented by Devmurti Khalsa from Denman Island. He will cover fig varieties, how to grow the trees and when to pick the fruit. Also learn about other unusual fruit and nut trees that do well here. And hear how plants can be used to create music! Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 7-9pm. JUNE 16 - NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE FAMILY DAY - A day full of activity for the whole family, with garden and wildlife adventures for everyone! Lots of games, prizes, activities, and family fun. FREE ADMISSION. Enter to win a Giant Black Bear Stuffie! Face painting! We will also have a food truck onsite (AJ's Island Grill). Check out the Gift Shop, lots of great and unique gift ideas, including a symbolic Wildlife Adoption! 1240 Leffler Road, Errington.
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WHAT’S ON? — JUNE 2018
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Golf Tournament. Call the Branch for Info. 3pm to 8pm Mexican Scramble, Registration is at 10:30 Giant Meat Draw and L.A. Supper Legion Week event and Poker Run starts at 11:00am Legion General meeting @ 7:00pm Canada Day and L.A BBQ. Starts at 11:00am Show and Shine starts at 10:00 am Tuesday............................................................... 5:00pm Tuesday............................................................... 6:30pm Wednesday......................................................... 4:00pm Wednesday......................................................... 6:30pm Thursday............................................................. 6:00pm Thursday............................................................. 7:00pm Friday.................................................................. 5:00pm Sundays ............................................................ 12:00pm
Meat Draws - Every Friday at 5pm & Saturday at 4:30pm ** MEMBERS, GUESTS & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME **
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Vancouver Island through the lens of Heather Vopni
TOUR
Dazzling deep blue seascapes swept over by cool, salty ocean breezes and delicately adorned with a mosaic of sailboats at anchor, a perfect portraiture of a seafarers paradise, all awaiting to be treasured from the quaint and quiet seashores of Protection Island. Just a 10 minute ferryboat ride from Nanaimo’s Downtown Waterfront, one can anticipate docking at the Island’s famous Dinghy Dock Pub and Restaurant, which holds the title of being the only registered floating pub in all of Canada. Stunning views of Nanaimo’s harbour, city skyline and the distant Mount Benson can all be seen from almost anywhere along its western shoreline, from the southern tip of Gallows Point up to Billy Bones Bay and beyond. Exploring the Island’s rock beaches, sandstone tide pools, green spaces and parks is effortless with its peaceful gravel roadways, perfect for strolling, and which loop all the way around the 1.5 mile isle, leading right back to the originating ferry dock ramp. Embarking on a marine bound day trip while visiting Vancouver Island is an essential nautical experience the whole family will truly love, and a wonderful way to create lasting memories of this beautiful west coast wonderland we call home. ~ HV
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