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13 Dream In Green 14 Learning How to Swim 15 The Set-builders of ECHO Players Theatre

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THE MCMILLAN ARTS CENTRE

Celebrate the Year with Artistic Flair ... at the Mac H

by Dawn Hunter Clark

appy New Year Readers! It may be cliché, but a New Year is a great time to start something new. Maybe it's quitting a bad habit, maybe it's changing careers and sometimes it can simply be trying something new.

This year add some art and creativity to your life! Your future artistic endeavour can easily begin at a community arts centre like the McMillan Arts Centre in Parksville, where you can explore your artistic side and begin something wonderful that could carry not just through the new year, but for years to come.

In the early years of Oceanside, when some of the first settlers arrived, there was a need for a community school.

Ann Hirst, owner of the Rod and Gun Hotel, aware of this need, donated some land to the community to build a school. So, in 1913 the Parksville School was built. It was one of

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the first buildings in the centre of Parksville at the time.

After 64 years of education, the Parksville School closed its doors.

It could no longer compete with the modern schools in the area. It sat quiet and sad for almost nine years. Appreciating the historical value of the building and having a need for a home for local artists, the arts community came together and restored the old school into an arts centre. In 1986, the doors of the school reopened as the McMillan Community Arts Centre, also affectionately known as “The MAC”.

It began with two rooms and as the population of the town grew, a third room and then an annex was added. As more folks moved into the area, other schools were built to accommodate the influx and growth of the town.

In 1924, after WW1, a cenotaph was erected in front of the school as a monument to those who served in the war. The Women’s Institute also lined the dirt pathway to the school with Hawthorne trees, in memory of local boys and men who were killed in the war. This dirt path was Memorial Street and the Hawthorne trees line each side to this day as a reminder of the past.

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is responsible for the arts in the region from Bowser to Nanoose Bay, and west to Coombs. The Council’s primary role is to assist members to apply for grant money to carry out art-based events and programs for the community.

The values of the MAC are; for the arts to be affordable, accessible, innovative, educational, provocative, supportive and respectful.

The vision of the MAC is that “it will become the creative collection of artistic experience and expression in the Oceanside region. The Arts are a vital part of every healthy community and the Mac has a role to play in making this the best place to live, work and play for everyone who comes in our doors: artists, students, customers, renters, art lovers, volunteers, staff, visitors and community.”

It is a place where folks can learn, explore and enjoy the arts. The Mac showcases performance, 2D and 3D arts. Workshops, rehearsals and concerts are also held at the MAC and some rooms are rented out to local businesses for business meetings and social gatherings.

Be sure to check out upcoming exhibitions in the new year such as; an exhibition of watercolour paintings by Kimberly Miller entitled, Rainshadow, which was inspired by a sense of home, a sense of place and a sense of responsibility. Beautifully serene, this collection brings a sense of peace just by observation. You can view this wonderful collection at The MAC from January 15th until February 24th, 2019.

Another upcoming exhibition from January 15th until February 24th, 2019 is one from Christi York entitled, Contemporary Basketry: Valley to Valley. She is a unique artist who uses traditional weaving methods mixed with an unconventional approach.

She harvests and processes all her

own natural materials. An exhibition that is refreshing and highly intriguing.

Live performances are also held at The MAC. One performance showcased at The MAC in the new year is that of Don Alder; Vancouver’s internationally acclaimed finger-style guitar legend. He is one of the most original guitarists ever to be heard. A show not to be missed and one you can enjoy on Friday, February 1st, 2019 at 7pm.

A unique upcoming theatrical performance coming to The MAC is Slice of Life. It is a collection of real stories told by real people with the theme being a time where something happened in their life, where they had to decide to change something or something changed. Each true tale is a ten-minute segment that gives true insight into the lives of those around us. A special production to be part of on Friday, January 25th, 2019 at 7pm.

Zentangle Basics with Instructor Rhonda Roy, Saturday, January 6th, 9:30 – 12:30pm. Contact: rhonda@ atanglinglife.com or REGISTER online at MAC DeCosmos Tuesday Painters Group, 1-4pm, visit decosmos.org Art Classes with Elissa Anthony – Mondays, 10am to 1pm 250-757-2360 Parksville & District Rock and Gem Club, Tuesday, January 8th , Jim Dixon 757-8957 SOUND CONNECTION CHOIR with Choir Leaders Sharon Tomczyk and Megan Keene Thursdays 7-9pm Contact: soundconnection.weebly.com DeCosmos FRIDAY Painters Group, 1-4pm Contact lrattray@shaw.ca MID-ISLAND TOASTMASTERS Assn, Saturdays, Contact: chriskoz@ shaw.ca

The MAC also shows films from time to time as well. There are also education classes such as the MAC’s art education series Art Bites, which a smorgasbord of art mediums to sample from February 10th to March 31st, 2019, Sunday afternoons from 1-3pm. The Art Bites program includes classes in calligraphy, watercolours, acrylics, mosaics and much more.

TANGLE TIME: ZENTANGLE DROPIN, Saturday, January 12th, 1-3pm Coombs Old Time Fiddlers, Sundays, January 13th & 27th, 1-3pm Contact: Tom Elliott 250-248-4775 MID-ISLAND RADIO ASSOCIATION MEETING, Saturdays, Contact: davidireland@shaw.ca

For all art information on The MAC, visit their website at mcmillanartscentre.com Or stop in at 133 McMillan Street in Parksville. The MAC is open Tuesdays to Sundays from 10am-4pm. Or drop them a line @ (250)248-8185 This year, try something different, try something new in a place of local history. This year start things off with some brush strokes of creative being at the centre of artistic expression – The MAC, which is truly Historically & Artistically Oceanside. ~

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Predictions for January 2019 Aries (March 21-April 19) This month, you’re super charged because your ruler Mars returns to your sign for the first time in two years making you more of a fighter for your rights! Mars will accelerate your days and help you to work hard. The Sun at the top of your chart means others are impressed with you. Meanwhile, at the airport, your window seat is waiting because Jupiter will bring you opportunities to travel all year! Jupiter will also bring you good health and a feeling of well-being. It will favour financial matters and help you to accomplish a lot and have fun while you’re doing it! Bonus!

Taurus (April 20-May 20) This year, lucky Jupiter is in one of your Money Houses, bringing you wealth plus increased assets and help from others.

You might get money back from the government. You might get a loan or a mortgage this year. You might inherit.

Your partner will earn more money, which means you will indirectly benefit from their wealth. The theme for you in 2019 is increased wealth and help from others! If you have recently been through psychological stress, this will be a healing year for you.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) You are more likely to work with a group this month.

Physical activity with friends, especially sports and athletics, will pump your

energy. Meanwhile, for the rest of this year, lucky Jupiter is sitting across your sign for the first time in 12 years.

This will improve all your one-to-one encounters with others. Partnerships and close friendships will flourish. In fact, this year will be the best year for Geminis to get married in over a decade!

Who will be the ring bearer?

kid you every day.) Expect to work hard and party hard this year!

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Mars is in one of your Money Houses, which means you might encounter disputes about insurance issues, inheritances and shared property. You might also attract someone who confronts you about these issues. Meanwhile your sex drive will be amped. In the bigger picture, throughout 2019, lucky Jupiter will improve your home life. You might move to a bigger and better home or you might expand or renovate your existing home. Even your family might increase in size. Family members will be happier and more generous to each other.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) This week Mars sits at the top of your chart for the first time in two years, which arouses your ambition! The Sun will also be opposite your sign for the month, which draws your attention to partnerships and close friendships. However, this opposition also means you will be low energy, which means you will need more sleep. This year lucky Jupiter will improve your job this year or bring you a chance to get a better job. It will also improve your health! No wonder you start this year off feeling so ambitious.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This month you might feel annoyed with partners and close friends. Fortunately, diplomacy is a big Libran strength; and patience will be your best ally. On top of this, the placement of Jupiter throughout 2019 will make you unusually positive minded and enthusiastic about daily adventures and your everyday communications with others. You will be happier. Meanwhile, home, family and your private life are your strong priority this month. It’s all good.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) This month you are self-confident and productive. You will be more decisive and energetic.

Sex will be hot as well! Meanwhile, the placement of the Sun this month makes you want to work hard and get better organized. By contrast however, lucky Jupiter wants you to party, take vacations, explore the arts and have fun times – for the rest of the year! Would I kid you? (Actually, as a fellow Leo, I

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You begin this year in party mode! You want to play, compete in sports and athletics, express your creative energy in the arts, enjoy playful activities with children and grab a vacation.

However, in the bigger picture, you’re laughing all the way to the bank because lucky Jupiter is in your sign this year for the first time in over a decade. Yay! This means 2019 will be a fortunate year for you! You will have increased self-confidence and poise and most of all – the divine protection of Jupiter in your sign.

(Wow!) Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Expect increased activity and chaos on the home front for January. This could be due to residential moves, visiting guests, renovations, repairs or something unexpected that makes things topsy-turvy. As a result, you will need to be extra patient with family members. (Patience is the antidote to anger.) You can do this because the Sun is in your sign giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of year. It will also attract people and favourable circumstances to you. Meanwhile, Jupiter will soften your ego and increase your desire to explore your inner world.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This month you will be direct, forthright and prepared to go after what you want. Very likely, you will read more. You will burn through books. The tempo of your everyday life will increase and you will have strong opinions about everything! Be careful not to coerce others to agree with you. This is also the perfect month to set goals before your new year. In the bigger picture, 2019 will be a much more popular for you. Expect to be more involved with clubs and associations – and possibly, you will start your own group!

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) This month everyone wants to see your face. This year, lucky, moneybags Jupiter is at the top of your chart for the first time in 12 years giving you a chance to make your mark in the world.

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he put down his sword and refused to pick it up. These two Kings had the superpower of vision.

THAT'S SOME KIND OF SUPER POWER

by Joanne Sales

“T

ake me to your virtual world,” we said, minutes after arriving in Portland to visit our grandson.

Conversations with twelve year old boys can be rather stilted in this day and age. These kids may look like they are in the same room, but they are really just tapping their inner feet waiting to get back to playing Fortnight, the most popular video game of the moment. I’m not even sure we share the same planet!

So, after traveling eleven hours, we sat down to watch our grandson play Fortnight - a dog, two cats, a father and two grandparents lined up on the couch.

The game starts with 100 human players, scattered around in basements all over the world. (Weird.) Visualize a robot kind of action figure – that’s your guy. My grandson’s fingers were flying faster than my eyes could follow or my brain could process, but it appeared that he was de-constructing virtual trees and structures and basically absorbing them into his stash, along with other resources, tools, and weapons. His job is to move his guy through the world, blasting everyone out of his way and out of the game. When his guy eliminates the other 99 contenders, he wins. And then he dances. Really! The game is free, but you have to buy the celebratory dances. (Seriously, you've got to love the programmers. They got elementary school boys dancing!)

That night was a success for two reasons. First of all, our grandson won!

He beat out 99 other players – right in front of our very eyes. The odds were slim. He had played Fortnight 1500 times and that night was only his 10th win. 1:150? Worse odds than that

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really. Considering how seldom we are there, what are the odds of winning with his grandparents watching? Very slim. He triumphed, and we got to watch. Win-win.

It was a double win for me because I had an insight. Those things he was gathering in the game? They were superpowers! Ah-ha. Found it. The bridge to have a conversation. I don’t understand Fortnight, but I do understand superpowers.

What kinds of powers are we talking about here? Basics. Like conversation, curiosity and concentration. Superfoods, fearlessness, fun. Let’s throw in a little bit of post-mortal coil space travel.

The ability to size things up, run when necessary, and the inalienable right to Drop and Adopt. Common, everyday superpowers.

We usually think of superpowers as abilities to DO things – to endure fire or ice, to run on one leg, to see around the world, to become invisible. But superpowers are often the ability to KNOW things.

King Arthur lives on in stories, not because he was a great warrior but because he had a vision. In a culture of Might Makes Right, he intuited another way. He built a Round Table where the Knights could talk things out instead of fight. This was a revolutionary idea during the 5th Century (and now.)

When I was 14, 1963, I was among 250,000 people at the March on Washington when Martin Luther King gave his famous I Have A Dream speech. King changed the world not because he put up a good fight, but because he didn’t fight. Like Gandhi, he became stronger because

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My husband’s father used to say to him, “Rich, I have a question for you. What makes a great man great?” He asked this not once, but over and over as he was growing up. He left this world without giving his son the answer. It was just a lingering question, left as a gift. What does make a great person great?

Still pondering this question at the age of 70, one morning my husband had one answer. He asked me, “You know what a dog whistle is?” A dog whistle puts out a sound that only dogs can hear. There are sounds that only certain people can hear. “Being able to hear those whistles – that is what makes a great man great!” It might be a message from your higher self or a whisper from God, simply ESP, intuition, or a hunch. It’s a gift to be able to hear the message inside a message, the secret within the teaching. Listening and hearing are superpowers.

Not every important message comes from an invisible source. Our lifelong friend, Tom, is now a major player in a department of the US government, high enough in rank that he was offered a promotion by Trump. “No thanks,” my friend answered. “I’ll keep my integrity.”

Anyway, Tom is a master conversationalist. Being able to carry on a real conversation may be among the most important superpowers in the world today, because it combines many of the highest human supergifts - language, eye contact, respect, curiosity, and memory. When Tom talks to you, he looks right at you with full attention. He is genuinely curious about people. Tom has the superpower of conversation.

When you enter a virtual world, you need to find out certain things, right? Where are the supplies? Are there dangers? What am I supposed to do here? (Where’s the bathroom?)

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are supposed to do is size up the situation. Am I safe here? If so, get to work.

We are always sizing things up. We make judgements and build hierarchies. (This teacher isn’t worth listening to. That kid is not cool. Those people are dangerous.) But what if we’re totally wrong? Our sizing-thingsup meters are susceptible to serious tampering. We might enter a virtual world where we are led to believe that red is blue and 1+1= 11. When we are functioning on wrong information, we are very gullible, and easy to manipulate. Investigate!

In the video game, it isn’t bravery to jump out in front of a legion of gamers with guns – it’s stupidity. But you’ll never win if you always hide behind brick walls. You have to strategically balance fear, courage and common sense.

Now… about fear. In an interesting study, researchers* discovered that they can change people’s viewpoint on immigration, gun control, women’s rights, civil rights – simply by making people less afraid. Fake news is usually Fear News. “Watch out, they’re gonna come and get you….” When people in this study were made to feel safe, their views on these hot issues became more progressive, accepting and open. Fear can make fools of us.

When immediate danger presents itself, all resources go into immediate survival mode. We see our choices as fight or flight. Actually, in the real world, we have more choices: fight, flight and curiosity. Do I need to be afraid? What’s really going on here? Curiosity is a superpower.

Fortunately, we are not presented with life and death situations very often. But some people who live through life and death situations are grateful for the experience.

When you shoot down your opponents in Fortnight, they just disappear in a puff. So do we, in a way. But

some people disappear and then come back. They go from having no brain waves to being fully conscious again. Some of these people have what is called a Near Death Experience (NDE).

Where do the virtual reality super heroes get their powers from? From the speed of your fingers and the agility of your mind. From whence does your mind get its power? Big question, but nourishment plays a part.

My brother-in-law was officially dead for a while - from a heart attack. He watched the doctors and nurses working on his body to bring him back to this world. He saw it all, and he says it was very peaceful. When he came back, life was still a challenge. But death? No worries.

In this phase of human history, there are foods and food-like substances. Both are consumed in great quantities. Some of those foods are super-foods and will make you strong, agile, awake and powerful. Some of those foods will drain your energy, leave you tired, grumpy and slower on take-off. Which foods are which? Wars could be started on this topic. Just watch yourself carefully. Which foods make you feel better longer? Ask yourself, “Why am I tired, and my friend is not?” (Remember also that lack of water is the primary cause of afternoon fatigue.) Drop and adopt as needed.

According to an emergency room doctor, this is common. “90% of people who have near-death experiences are no longer afraid of death.” ** We can debate about what it is these people are experiencing, but we can’t debate that there are many who have had that experience, and who come back to their lives with greater love and no fear of death.

How does this fit in with the topic of superpowers? Fear and love are opposites. Love is a superpower; fear is not.

In her book, Dying to Be Me, Anita Moorjani says that during her NDE, she had the ability to go wherever her attention took her. She thought of her brother and immediately was with him on the plane as he was flying to be with her. Of course, her brother could not see her as she tried to comfort him, telling him “I’m fine!” But later she told him what he was doing on the plane. All of us have a reduced version of that power. We put our attention somewhere – and bam - there we are. (Maybe our body slows down our time-space travel skills?)

One thing we know: Concentration is genius. Being able to stay on task is a powerful skill. It’s really hard to learn something when the flashlight of your mind is flying all over creation. Concentration is a superpower we can work on, and you know what helps? Food.

To Drop and Adopt is an important superpower. In life, we often need to adopt new behaviours and ways of thinking - and drop old ones. We can do it at any age, but change is less likely as we get older. Living many years, our joints and minds get stuck in familiar patterns, like ruts in a muddy road.

So, a request to the young people. We need you to infuse the mind and heart of humanity with new visions. Please don’t spend all your time in the Fortnight virtual reality. Come back to our virtual reality. We need you to be revolutionary! Young people can see new possibilities and inspire change much better than older people. If young people don’t have visions, our goose is cooked.

Have the visions, win the game, and then dance. We’ll dance with you.

That’s this grandmother’s request for the New Year. *Thomas Fleischmann Ted Talk. **European Journal of Social Psychology

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Contact Joanne with questions. joanne@glasswing.com.

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

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s a life-long fly-fisher, I love rivers and, especially, their estuaries. For the thirty years I've lived here, I've regularly jogged the shoreline to the Little Qualicum estuary, more just to be there than for the exercise. I never tire of its ever-changing panoply of wildlife and beauty. Occasionally I'd make it all the way from there to French Creek and back, and that estuary, although more developed, stirs similar feelings. I was therefore interested in the "Save French Creek Estuary Land initiative". A group is trying to protect some of the remaining land there and have it made into a park. I wanted to express my support, so I wrote this poem:

HAVEN IN HEAVEN In estuaries, rivers meet the sea.

They're Nature’s rarest, richest habitats and realtor Pied Pipers easily lead folk to them, but not as Hamlin rats, as seekers of Earthbound Elysium— a place of forests, eagles, whales, and deer— who know that if too many of them come they’ll, by their coming, make it disappear.

French Creek already has development

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he poem is a sonnet. It has an eight-line stanza (the octet) rhymed ababcdcd then a six-line one (the sestet) rhymed efefgg. The first is set-up and the second delivers the poem's main thought, with some punch in the closing couplet. The lines are regular iambic pentameter (five da-DA beats), as in:

along its tidal frontage on both sides and housing growth has made a massive dent in native delta flats. Not much abides.

What point was there in Noah and his Ark if people cannot leave at least a park?

in EStuAries, RIvers MEET the SEA.

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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DREAM IN GREEN

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re you finding it difficult to dwell on your garden, sprouting veggies, and flower borders in the midst of these downpours and howling winds? Don’t despair …“if winter comes, can Spring be far behind?” And here comes your annual antidote for the winter blahs; the event that will have you itching for dirty fingernails and dreaming in green! it’s the 17th SEEDY SATURDAY in Qualicum Beach.

SEEDY SATURDAY 2019 will unfurl its inspiration on Saturday, February 2, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Ave. in QB.

From 12:30 – 2:00 pm Larry Church will expand on the housing and care of those ‘other gardeners’ you may want to cultivate … “Mason Bees Through the Seasons”.

To quote from Seedy’s website: “Seedy Saturday is an annual event that provides a wonderful opportunity to gain knowledge about gardening in central Vancouver Island and access to heritage seeds, plants, and gardenrelated supplies and tools.”

To expand on this statement … ‘Seedy’ under the auspices of the nation-wide ‘Seeds of Diversity’ gives gardeners, experienced and novice alike, an early opportunity to learn, plan, and acquire knowledge, inspiration, and that nitty-gritty of a garden … seeds and/or plants! Admission to Seedy Saturday is by donation.

The Civic Centre will be bursting with green opportunity, and the roots of Seedy, the ‘Seed Swap,’ is one of its most popular and intriguing aspects.

Here you can exchange your own saved seeds for those saved by other gardeners (or buy them if you can not yet donate your own). Here you may find heritage seeds, found tried and true by long time local gardeners, or that particular variety you’ve been wanting to try.

Another most popular feature of ‘Seedy’ are the two knowledgeable speakers, morning and afternoon.

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Springtime will soon be here, so mark and save the date to get you dreaming in green: Seedy Saturday, February 2nd, 10:00 – 3:30, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Avenue, QB. For a further wealth of information, Google ‘Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday’ then banish those winter doldrums with anticipation. See you at SEEDY 2019! ~

SEEDING THE FUTURE

10:30AM - 12PM • Carolyn Herriot Eco-Nutrition- The Future of Food  12:30PM - 2PM • Larry Church Mason Bees Through the Seasons

Saturday, February 2nd • 10am-3:30pm

Seed Swap in the Lions Room, 70 Participants, Master Gardeners, Seedy Cafe, Milner Gardens’ “Shoots with Roots” children’s program, Door Prizes, $2 Raffle: 1-in-1000 chance to win (Lic #111502) +

An expert gardener, for many years dear to the hearts of Seedy-goers, is Carolyn Herriot, 10:30 -12, with her topic “EcoNutrition – the Future of Food”.

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Sure to provide gardening lore, inspiration, seeds, plants, just about ‘everything garden’, plus worthwhile advice, are the many other features of Seed Saturday with its over 70 enthusiastic participants, inside and out. Check out the Master Gardeners table; support your busy body at the Seedy Café; introduce your children (those future ‘green thumbs’) to Milner Gardens’ “Shoots with Roots” program; give yourself the chance to win a door prize or one of the Raffle prizes donated

by Ted Jolda, Qualicum Foods, Dolly’s Home Hardware, or Lee Valley.

You’ll also be pleased to know that the Town of Qualicum Beach is providing disposal of your unwanted pesticides and herbicides. Bring them along to the event and drop them off at the truck to be located in the parking lot adjacent to the Civic Centre.

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach www.qbseedysaturday.ca ADMISSION BY DONATION

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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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s I look back on 2018, I recall so many different experiences, combined with just as many emotions. I remember the uncanny feeling I had that it was going to be memorable; like a premonition, I suppose. After a dear friend of mine passed away, a switch turned on inside of me. Facing mortality will do that to a person. It reminded me just how fragile life is and how, in spite of my need for control, I do not have control over how or when I will exit this world. But I can control my attitudes and choices in life. I can decide to grab life for all it’s worth, or I can choose to let it slip through my fingers and be left with regret. I am not afraid to die so much as I am afraid of not living; of wasting my talents; of going to the grave without having at least tried to make a difference in my corner of the world.

I won’t lie… there are times when I question whether I am making a difference.

I also question what on earth I am doing, whilst in the middle of organizing an event, and being painfully aware of how anxiety is getting the better of me. Can I really do this? Am I smart enough?

Will I forget something important? Will anyone show up? As I stress myself to ad nauseum, I decide never to put myself through it again. (Until I change my mind, that is.) At our last event, someone came up to me and asked if I might consider making it an annual affair. Without hesitation, I shot back, “When someone has just given birth, never ask if they are planning to have another one!” We all had a good laugh but, really, just like having a baby, you tend to forget the excruciating pain and only remember the joy you feel when your creation is finally born.

Some of that joy also came as a result of the wonderful friendships that evolved through planning, networking and sharing with like-minded people. It all began when we created the ‘huge human heart’ in Parksville, in honour of Anti-Bullying Day. Friends and strangers alike came onboard and, without them, it would not have been possible. I had never organized anything like it before and had no idea how many details went into planning such a seemingly simple event. But maybe it’s

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by Micki Findlay good not to see too far ahead because it would probably have scared me silly, and I might never have ventured out of my comfort zone.

Our latest event was our ‘Works of HeART Show’. Having never curated an art exhibit, let alone plan an opening reception, I found myself, yet again, thrown into the deep end. To be honest, there were times I felt as though I might drown. I never was a great swimmer. My old, not-so-friendly-friend - Self Doubt, threatened to engulf me and I wondered if I could pull it all off. But, again, amazing people came forward to help me plan and execute the whole thing and, in the process, I was blessed with even more cherished friendships. It was like receiving that Christmas gift I never expected and never knew how much I needed.

Who knows what 2019 will bring? Do we ever really know? We can dream and plan, fret and worry, obsess and secondguess ourselves but, when it all comes down to it, there is something greater than us ultimately in control. So then… why bother? Why try and make a difference if the world will still be in a mess? Why be kind if someone is always out there ready to take advantage of us? Why plan if we might die tomorrow? Why love if we run the risk of getting hurt? Why challenge injustice if it still goes on?

If there is anything I have learned in my sixty-some years, it is this… it is all worth it. We may never know what difference we have made on this earth until we find ourselves in the afterlife; shooting the breeze with Gandhi or Martin Luther King Jr. If we make a difference in one person’s life, it is worth it. If we bring encouragement to others who may have lost hope, it is worth it. If we create meaningful relationships along the way, it is worth it. If we become better people in the process, it is worth it.

This year, consider how you might use your unique talents to create a kinder world. We all have a purpose in life. And, while you’re at it, you will likely cultivate some wonderful friendships. In fact, I know you will. ~

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THE SET-BUILDERS OF ECHO PLAYERS

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s we all know, it takes many people to put a production onto the stage at the Village Theatre. We see the actors on stage, of course, and we are aware of the roles of director, producer, stage managers, technical folks, the props group, costume people, make-up and hair wizards, etc. We also see the many members who work at the Box Office and in Front of House to serve our audiences. It has often been said that it may take as many as 75 or more members to mount one of our productions Among the unsung heroes are those involved in the design, construction and decorating of our sets. ECHO Players has a core group of excellent designers, construction people, painters, artistic designers, and set dressers. They present an astonishing array of skills in so many areas.

The set construction group includes retired engineers, a college president, professor, firefighters, teacher, Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer, RCAF officer, claims supervisor, postal worker and accountant.

Phil Copple is currently Set Coordinator for our group. Having worked as a volunteer designing and constructing sets for Kanata Theatre in Ontario for some 25 years before retiring with Maureen to Qualicum Beach in 1998, participation in this volunteer work with ECHO Players has always been a joy for him.

period furnishings, textures, colour schemes and assorted refurbishments. You will see her crawling about in local consignment shops, antique stores, and bargain centres to find treasures to add to our sets. Her favourite role is choosing paints and fabric to complement the costumes.

Our amazing 164-seat theatre in the heart of Qualicum Beach has all the things we need to create interesting and workable sets, including a full-size white cyclorama for projecting images, a rigging system for flying scenery from up to five cross-stage pipes, black and white scrim systems, and flame retardant curtains surrounding the stage.

But perhaps the most enjoyable aspects of involvement in set construction and decorating over the years has been the comraderie and teamwork working with ECHO Players.

There is a real sense of fulfillment when we see the actors bringing to life a set we have helped create. The results are often outstanding as the accompanying photos show. Indeed, testament to that teamwork that is at the core of ECHO Players’ set building crew are the numerous Best Backstage Cooperation Awards at the North Island Zone Festivals and the one most recently awarded to ECHO Players in Vernon at BC Mainstage 2018, with the set designed by George Murguly. ~

Although in the early years we were very short of people, facilities, and construction tools, we have a set construction and storage facility in Hilliers next to the Winery, with an excellent workshop, all the necessary power tools and equipment, and a large assortment of standard set components which can be used again and again.

Photo by Wayne Kehler

Set painting and dressing are a vital part of creating a set. Jeanne Ackles-Cardinal has been a specialty painter for ECHO Players’ productions for 18 years. With paint, she can create almost any type of surface from hardwood floors to granite pillars. She recently held a workshop on “Specialty Painting for the Theatre” to introduce various techniques to our members.

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SECOND CHANCES: THE MUSICAL

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ebruary 14, 2019, ECHO Players will proudly première Second Chances: The Musical featuring original script by David Jewell and music and lyrics by David Jewell and Nico Rhodes A classically trained pianist and jazz saxophonist, Nico can be heard playing everything from country to Coltrane, and everywhere from Chemainus to Stratford. A professional studio musician, composer, arranger and music director; Nico has had the privilege of performing across Canada, the western United States, Central America and Eastern Africa in a myriad of musical settings including funk bands, jazz trios, cabaret acts, chamber ensembles, and as a soloist. Recently working with the Vancouver Island Symphony, Nico arranged and composed for the hit show “My Symphony” by Rick Scott, and the critically acclaimed “Tonight, Piaf!” by Joelle Rabu. Nico is in constant demand as an arranger and musical director across Canada when not playing jazz with his own trio.

Second Chances was written by local playwright David Jewell who traces his inspiration for the story to a conversation with a homeless man on the streets of Toronto in the late 1980's. "It was a conversation that left an impression. Having a second chance, be it on a personal or professional level is a recurring theme for many of the characters in this play. David’s collaboration with Nico Rhodes began many years ago. “We are delighted that ECHO Players agreed to stage the debut

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by Sue Murguly arrival of a mysterious stranger sets in motion a series of unpredictable events.

Second Chances follows the tradition of musicals from the golden era. It is a captivating story embracing drama, comedy and romance that is sure to thrill audiences.

as part of their 2018-19 season and we are thrilled to bring this new work to local theatre audiences."

Director, Jennifer Kelly, is no stranger to Oceanside audiences. Originally from Ireland, Jennifer graduated with a degree in Drama and Vocal Performance from Queen's University.

She has worked as theatre manager, actress and feature performer for several cruise lines. Jennifer is a performing arts teacher in our community and has also played a variety of roles with Schmooze Productions in Nanaimo. She recently appeared in ECHO Players' A Doll's House as Nora and Collected Stories as Lisa. Both of her performances earned her an award at the North Island Zone Festival. "Casting this show has been an absolute joy, as the talent in this community is incredible, and the production team and volunteers continue to celebrate why theatre and arts education are such a vital inspiration for our community.”

Second Chances: The Musical, filled with pageantry, emotion and hope, at the Village Theatre February 14th March 3rd, 2019. ~

Rounding out the team Musical Director Patrick Courtin, Rehearsal Pianist Kathy Harper, Choreographer Miranda Atkinson, Set Designer George Murguly, Lighting Designer Kevan Hill-Tout and Costume Designers, Dorothy Lupul and Celia Wesselman Tickets are available two weeks before opening night at the Village Theatre Box Office

By Phone: 250-752-3522

By Email: info@echoplayers.ca Online www.echoplayers.ca

The setting for Second Chances is an off Broadway Theatre in New York City, 1955. The Director played by Ian Morton struggles with only two weeks until opening night of their production Ole Louisiana. However, the

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GENEALOGY CLASSES COMING IN SPRING 2019

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• MINDFUL BUILDING NATURAL HOME BUILDING IS • INFORMED BUILDING • ETHICAL BUILDING

by Susan Doig

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believe the building industry has come a long way in the design and construction of energy efficient quality homes. And I am not saying natural building is the only way to build. But sometimes it feels like we are living in a cookie cutter world using high tech and non-renewable building materials pumping out batches of buildings. I worry in our race for perfection and reduced energy operating costs we are losing sight of the opportunity to exercise our creativity and use or modernize traditional building techniques.

Our architect Keith Tatlow Architect AIBC, shared “natural building is the act of honouring our ancestral collective memory of what shelter and living locally off the land really means. Collectively, I think we miss the deeper connection with nature and the local environment we as humans on the earth have always had. It’s only a short time that living detached from the heart in fully synthetic houses was even possible.”

I am drawn to natural building for simple reasons; ones I suspect draw others too. A discussion about natural buildings turns easily to the aesthetics, how pleasing to the eye, how comfortable to live in. People often refer to the health benefits and their low environmental footprint. What draws me most, however, is the community of builders, enthusiasts, volunteers and the general public that natural building attracts.

recycled and sustainable natural materials; but also the process of ‘building’ needs to be sustainable with the end result a place to live and thrive in. I am confident our decision to build a radically sustainable, off-grid home (Earthship) using Permaculture principles; care of earth, care of people and sharing of abundance is the right choice for us.

The following is a simplified list of common natural building techniques and materials.

• Adobe, commonly used in house construction in Arizona and New Mexico, is a type of clay formed into a brick and then dried in the sun. The brick is used as a building material.

• Cob construction is a traditional building method used for centuries in England.

Cob is basically earth mixed with sand and straw. In Canada it is used as a mass wall infill between timber elements and an interior wall finish. The surface can be clay finished to be very smooth.

• Cordwood (stack wall) construction uses short logs, 12-18” in length, debarked and piled to build a wall. The spaces between the logs are filled either with mortar, sawdust or cob to permanently secure them in place and fill air spaces.

A variety of wood can be used; Cedar is naturally resistant to decay making it a particularly good choice. One of my favorite early Earthships built in Colorado used cordwood walls below the south facing windows.

Ianto Evans, natural builder and coauthor of the Hand-Sculptured House: A Practical and Philosophical Guild to Building a Cob Cottage got it right when he wrote "...Natural building implies profoundly different attitudes to places, building sites, ecology, work and how we live in buildings."

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• Earthbag construction uses sandbags, filled on site and arranged in layers and plastered over with adobe or cob. The mix is a combination of sand, clay and (sometimes) straw.

• Earthships are much more than recycling on steroids! An Earthship aspires to be a self-sufficient building with natural and recycled materials being a component. theDoighouse, our Earthship, will use in excess of 1,000 used car tires, 2,000 pounds of recycled cardboard, thousands of glass bottles (repurposed into glass building bricks to make ‘a poor man’s stained glass window’), thousands of beer and pop cans for interior walls, and 40 recycled patio door glass units.

• Rainwater collection with recycling of light grey water is expected to reduce our water consumption by 30% of an average household. Passive solar design (sighting the house on the property to maximize sunlight) and solar power replace BC Hydro bills!

• One downside… the labour to handbuild a house, and the time it takes to build it. The upside… we have guests coming from all over the world to volunteer and to help learn. It’s an amazing opportunity for us and for them. We are truly grateful for this experience.

• Hempcrete is a natural lightweight insulation made from hemp hurds and lime. It is well suited for use in earthquake prone areas as it resists cracking under movement. Russ Hannay

of Errington Green Homes recently attended fireside@theDoighouse and shared his experimental variation of hempcrete using a local renewable resource. A perfect example of modifying a traditional material.

• Light Straw Clay - An EcoNest incorporates timber-frame, straw-clay walls, earth plasters and natural and nontoxic finishes. www.econesthomes.com • Logs – logs are peeled, notched and then stacked. Building the Traditional Hewn Log Home is an excellent Mother Earth News article.

• Rammed Earth walls are formed by ramming a mixed of gravel, sand, silt and clay into place between flat panels.

Stabilized rammed earth includes a small amount of cement to increase durability and strength.

• Straw bale construction uses baled waste from growing wheat, oats, barley, rice and other crops as a super insulator in homes with R values of up to 30-45.

Plastic bale uses compressed plastic.

• Timber frame is post and beam construction, using traditional mortise and tenon joinery and fine craftsmanship. www.tfg.org • Traditional indigenous shelters (ethnoarchitecture) used natural materials, sourced locally and designed to meet the needs of the communities.

There are many more natural and recycled building material methods including bamboo, plastic bottle walls, mycelium structures, and good old fashioned stone masonry, including dry-stacking. Our structural engineer, Mark Fleischhaker, P.Eng shared he has also seen stacked camel/sheep poop structures and old fashioned yurts with felt and animal skin/bark. There are many excellent YouTube videos, permaculture and natural building FaceBook groups. I encourage you to check them out.

Our goal is to grow and support a community for natural building.

Our monthly fireside@theDoighouse chat connects professional builders, enthusiasts and individuals curious and/ or passionate about natural building. If that sounds like you, or someone you know, we meet the 3rd Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting is January 15th 2019 at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. January 15th topic: Building capacity: the art and business of natural building and design for professionals, enthusiasts, and the general public.

RSVP: susanmdoig@gmail.com or Susan Doig, (250) 607.9225 for directions and details

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Carla Flegel

LEVEL 2 ART CLASS Saturdays: Feb 16 to Mar 30, 2019. 9:30am to 12:30pm. (No class on March 16th)

If you have “some” experience or have taken the Level 1 class ... we will use the basic skills you've learned and apply them to more complex projects. This is still a BASIC water colour class and a SKILL building class. You will need artist grade paints and paper. To secure your spot in the upcoming class, Call TOSH 250-752-6133 or drop in to register. Open: daily 10-4pm. Classes: $135 TOSH Members. $145 Non-members. Call today! Space is limited.

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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.

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.

tion from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Sunday January 6th or Friday January 25th. Cost is $65/person plus trail pass and rental (if needed). Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

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

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 / GULF ISLANDS Laurene Ebbett will share her presentation on the Gardens in the Lakes District, Wales and Ireland at the next meeting of the QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB. The meeting takes place on Tuesday January 8th , 2019 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Jones street. Doors open at 7 pm, socialize and enjoy refreshments for the first half hour, the meeting and presentations take place from 7:30-9:00 pm. Meeting details can be found at https:// qualicumbeachgardenclub.wordpress. com/about-us/meetings/. All are welcome, non-members are charged $3.

SEA TO SKY X-COUNTRY ADVENTURE TOUR - "Cross" off another item on your New Year's resolution list and give x-country skiing a try. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we'll have a quick orientation followed by an entertaining cruise through the alpine wonderland. This program includes transporta-

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

SNOWSHOE ADVENTURE TOUR - Head to the mountains and get your hike on - with snowshoes. Snowshoeing is a fun and exciting way to hike while seeing new terrain and views of the mountains. After picking up equipment (or bring your own) we will have a quick orientation followed by a "hike" through the alpine wonderland.

This program includes transportation from Oceanside Place Arena to Mt. Washington Alpine Resort. Two dates to choose from Wednesday January 9th or Sunday January 20th. Cost is $65/person plus trail pass and rental (if needed). Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

FAMILY PAINT 5YRS+ - Let's create art and memories together. Family members will take part in painting their own canvas with the guidance of our experienced art instructor. No experience necessary.

All supplies are included. View painting project online one month prior to class.

Friday, January 25th from 4:00 to 5:30 pm at Oceanside Art Studio, cost is $30.

Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

ROYAL TEA PARTY AND SKATE - Bring out your inner royal and come skating at Oceanside Place Arena on Saturday January 26th from 2:00 to 3:30 pm. Make a craft and participate in a tea party. Prince and princess or other royal costumes welcome. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation.

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THE CAT’S MEOW

Our tide table measurements are taken from the Hornby Island substation.

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

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

LOCAL TIDE

“In Your Home” Pet Sitting Services

Specializing in spoiling your furbabies!

Loving & Reliable care of your dogs and cats while you are away. Fully

Insured & Bonded. Certified in Animal Health & Pet First Aid/

CPR. 20+ years experience, excellent references. Servicing Qualicum to Fanny Bay.

SERVICES THE FIX-IT SHOP –

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

*Free nail clipping during visits! www.thecatsmeowcatsitting.com

Amanda

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WHAT’S ON? — JAN 2019

250-757-9222 • website: rcl211.org • email: rcl211@shaw.ca Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue and Fri 9am - 12 noon Monday Dec. 31st Tuesday Jan. 1st Sunday Jan. 6th Saturday Jan. 19th Tuesday Jan 25th Friday Jan 25th MIXED POOL EUCHRE LADIES POOL CRIBBAGE MEN’S POOL TEXAS HOLD’EM DARTS

New Year’s Eve Dance. Doors open at 7:30pm Advance tickets available at the Legion.

New Year’s Day Levée at 1pm. – Everyone welcome Installation of Officers - @ 2pm Bar opens at 1pm Giant Meat draw & Ladies Fish and Chips Legion General meeting @ 7:00pm 5th Robbie Burns night – check out the Haggis Tuesday............................................................... 5:00pm Tuesday............................................................... 6:30pm Wednesday......................................................... 4:00pm Wednesday......................................................... 6:30pm Thursday............................................................. 6:00pm Thursday............................................................. 7:00pm Friday.................................................................. 5:00pm

Meat Draws - Every Friday at 5pm & Saturday at 4:30pm

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