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THE FEATURES 7 PineRidge Farm Market: an oasis of local food 10 Resilience after Breakdowns

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PINERIDGE FARM MARKET : AN OASIS OF LOCAL FOOD

by Linda Tenney

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here's a certain calm you'll find at PineRidge Farm Market. Arrive. Breathe. Relax.

It's the feeling that keeps me coming back, time and time again.

Following the late night sessions of an exciting planning stage, Paul Christensen (affectionately known as PineRidge Paul) and his wife Kris Masson brought their vision to reality and opened the Farm Market in 2009.

The couple received accolades from local farmers, food artisans and those of us who love to eat things grown by people we know.

PineRidge is on its way to becoming "Certified Organic", but during the lengthy process, be assured that berries, vegetables and herbs grown by Paul are herbicide, insecticide and pesticide-free. Local farmers have coined the acronym "HIPfree" for this healthy way of farming. It's catchy and easy to remember.

Plan to visit the Market for the "Artisan" event on Saturday July 2, and you can "Meet Your Local Producer" on Saturday July 16 - 10am to 6pm each day.

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The events offer an opportunity to meet local farmers, food artisans and crafters. Both days are popular annual events.

Although not all products at the Market are organic or even HIP-free, the emphasis certainly is, and the mix of products is given priority with locally-grown first, then Vancouver Island-grown, then BC-grown.

condiments, Sea Salt Caramel Ice Cream from Island Farms, and I must say that Paul's chickens produce some pretty tasty eggs!

I do pick-up some favourites at the Market, like Paul's Russian Red Garlic, Marionberries, heritage tomatoes, cucumbers and salad greens. And I highly recommend the seasoned pork tenderloin and chicken from Pete's Mountain Meats, and any of Katie's •

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Relax. Have one of Paul's famous Lattes paired with an ice cream cone in any one of twelve flavours. It's a great experience!

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Be patient this week because quarrels with siblings and relatives will arise.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month is is busy, on-the-go pace. Fortunately, your communications with others are sweet and diplomatic. In fact, it will likely occur to you just how much love there is in your daily world. In addition, your appreciation for the beauty of your daily surroundings will heighten. These two qualities will make you feel loved and fortunate. Admittedly, with fiery Mars opposite your sign until August, tension with partners and close friends is unavoidable. Oops.

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your focus during July will be on money, cash flow and earnings – and things look good!

Many of you will boost your income, and almost all of you will buy beautiful things for yourself and loved ones. It’s a good time to think about your financial picture and how you can save or budget for what you want to do in the future. At a more personal level, you will give more thought to your pubic image because this is something you own as well. Ask yourself: What kind of impression do I create on my world?

Cancer (June 21-July 22) The Sun is in your sign this month boosting your energy for the rest of the year! Plus it will attract important people and favourable circumstances to you. The next month is an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies. You will also find that relations with partners and close friends will be easier and friendlier. With both the Sun

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and fair Venus in your sign, you can afford some largess with others. Start to think of how you can improve your realestate scene or your home in the coming year because you will!

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) This is your month to keep a low profile because your personal year is coming to an end.

Ideally, you can use the next four weeks to strategize and plan what you want your new year to be all about. It’s going to be an excellent year for Leos. You will have a lot of the benefits you felt in 2005 but you won’t have Saturn in your sign restricting you with burdens and challenges. (As it was in 2005.) Appreciate the simpler life this month. Appreciate some peace and quiet. Appreciate your blessings.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You are now entering a month that is more popular! Many of you will join classes, clubs and organizations and be involved with friends and social situations. Not only are your relations with others pleasant and friendly; for some, a friend could become a lover. Woo woo! You continue to be bold and forthright in all your communications. In fact, this influence will last until August.

(Excellent for writers, actors, teachers and anyone in sales and marketing.)

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) The Sun is at the top of your chart this month, which makes you high viz.! Plus (it’s magic) you will look good to them! Obviously, this gives you an advantage. Use the next four weeks to promote your agenda, or make your pitch, or ask for what you want. During this time, someone will ask for your creative input on things.

They want your advice or ideas about design, layout, furniture arrangement, landscaping – something. Feel free to respond because whatever you say will dazzle them!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) “Hit the road, Jack.” This month is the perfect time to travel for pleasure. If you can get outta Dodge – do it because you want to expand your world and your experience of life. If you can’t travel, you can travel through books and film. Sign up for a course. Learn something new. Hang out with people from other cultures and different backgrounds so that you can learn from them.

Eat at ethnic restaurants and go places you’ve never been before to feel stimulated and alive!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You are into financial matters, inheritances, taxes, debt, insurance issues plus gifts, goodies and favours from others this month. That’s because there is a strong focus in your chart on the wealth and resources of others as opposed to your own earnings. Discussions about shared property will likely go in your favour. Not only will you attract money and gifts to you – your partner might make more money.

Yay! You’re laughing all the way to the bank. Note: This a good month go for a loan or a mortgage.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You will be more tired than usual this month. Therefore, respect your need for more sleep. (Go to bed.) This position of the Sun also makes you focus on your closest relationships more than usual. Fortunately, because fair Venus is in the picture, you will enjoy a better balance in your relations with others. It will be easy for you to express your affection; and new love might enter your life. Physical sports and competition with others continue to be strong throughout the summer. Grab that baton and run!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Vacations, romance and fun times have given you pleasure recently. However, now it’s time to roll up your sleeves and get back to work.

Basically, you want to feel that your life is running more efficiently. You want a home for everything and everything in its place! You want to feel that your efforts are productive and that you are getting the most bang for your buck! As you implement these higher standards in your life, it will apply to your health as well.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) It’s fun city for Pisces! This week you enter a month-long window that promotes parties, vacations, romance, love affairs, exciting sports, the arts, musical performances and playful activities with children. Yes – all the fun stuff! New romance will flourish! Grab every chance to have a vacation or even just a weekend getaway because your top priority now is YOU. And you want to have a good time! This is good. Joy is a wonderful thing and should be cultivated limitlessly. (You can never be too happy!) ~

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FINDING PATHWAYS HOME

by Joanne Sales

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n June, we took a four day trip to Portland to see our son’s family.

We drove onto the 5:15 am ferry on a Thursday and I returned on Sunday with greater understanding of virtual raceways, rage pathways, seeking pathways, and the Greyhound Bus.

We walked on the new cable-stayed bridge, Tilikum Crossing, which carries no cars, but only light rail, bikes and people. 236 bikes had crossed before us that morning. We were standing over the middle of the Willamette River when the cloud burst.

help? We talked on the phone, and then we went to Powell’s Books - a full city block-sized bookstore with 9 rooms, 2 million volumes, and lots of used books. I picked up two books for our fired friend: “When things Fall Apart”

by Pema Chodron and “Surviving Survival” by Laurence Gonzales.

Gonzales studied the strategies that helped people recover from seriously traumatizing events.

For three days, my Stupidity Alarm was going off. It sounded like a little bird in the engine. But I was busy. This is that story.

Back in the car, I noticed one of the new marijuana shops. “Stop the car! I need to get my dog some medicine.” My dear 5 year old chocolate lab has breast cancer.

I don’t cry all the time anymore. We tried surgery, Chinese medicine, herbs, diet changes. But I hadn’t yet tried marijuana oil.

In the afternoon, I played a video game of race car driving with my grandson who was awesomely patient with his grandmother’s total lack of ability to keep the virtual car on the road. Or, as time will reveal, to keep her actual car on the road. But that comes later.

Our first stop in Washington was a food coop in Skagit to buy Newman’s Own Organic Oreo cookies. When I doubt my judgment, which I did by Sunday, I remind myself that the only movie star I could recognize as a teenager was Paul Newman, and now his face is all over the grocery store. That was good judgment! When Paul Newman became too wealthy for his own good, he started selling spaghetti sauce and salad dressings - donating ALL the profits to charity. ALL profits. I consider it my moral duty to eat Newman’s Own Oreo cookies. Also good judgement!

Another handful of ginger Oreo cookies gave me the courage to ignore the bird in the engine and go out foraging again.

Are there really no more 100% cotton t-shirts for sale in the world? Do they all have spandex (i.e. rubber bands) in them? (Spandex is a synthetic fiber, 85% polyurethane. Polyurethane?

Why would anyone want to wear floor paint?) I returned home from my search empty handed. A futile hunt.

On the far side of Seattle, we stopped to stretch our legs and search for cotton t-shirts. We started to hear the sound of a bird in the engine. We stopped at Jiffy Lube and asked for comments.

Hmmm, they said. Hmmm, we said.

They changed our oil and we continued on our journey.

On Saturday, I called up my friend. “I want to have a ‘Keep Portland Weird’ experience. Can you drive? My car is making funny noises.” (I did make an appointment at our repair shop in Canada for Monday.)

We woke in the morning to unsettling news. Someone vulnerable and close to us had been “fired.” Someone far away from Portland. How could we

As we walked, she told me her son Brett had been fired from Intel after 20 years. Intel was dumping the faithful,

So we walked up, signed in, and they let us enter behind the locked door. A 6-foot tall young mother with tattoos showed me the last bottle she had of CBD oil that reduces seizures and shrinks tumors. I raced out to the bank to get cash, and then back again.

When I got back in my car, the bird was still singing. No big deal - right?

I remember enjoying the sound of the birdie in my father’s 1950 Ford truck.

Saturday evening, I wanted to go hear my friend give a talk about her unusual and unique journey with cancer. I pulled out onto I-5, driving at 60 mph, listening to a NPR show about a woman’s descent into the hell of gambling addictions, which cost her almost $300,000, her house and her husband. There was some connection with the medicine she was taking for Parkinson’s Disease.

That was interesting. But, oh no! My steering wheel wasn’t working. It felt like lead. Stiff and heavy. Barely CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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responsive. I was able to pull into the right lane, just like I tried to do in the race car video game with my grandson.

Emergency blinker on, I slowed way down and prayed the steering wouldn’t completely die. I was able to reach the exit, curve, and turn down a small road to a 76 Station. The public phones were gutted. The man in the gas station barely spoke English. But I managed to get CAA. The car was towed to a repair shop. The bird was captive. So were we.

Well, I missed my friend’s talk, but I didn’t end up dented or dead, so at first I was grateful. But when I woke up about 5 am, I was furious. Why didn’t we do something about that bird in the engine when the repair shops were open? Now it was Sunday. We were stuck.

I walked downstairs and announced, “I’m taking the bus back to Canada.”

Everyone tried to encourage me to get a grip, or get a flight, but I was determined.

Now when you take a Greyhound bus, it’s good to dress appropriately. I fit in like a sleeve in my oversized maroon sweatshirt, a dirty purple backpack, and a kids shiny blue lunch pack. The driver suggested I sit in senior seating.

A woman sat beside me. We chatted.

She too had been fired - from Microsoft - as they brought in their contract workers. “I used to drive a nice car and wear nice clothes,” she told me. She now managed apartments, but she was sad that she wasn’t able to care of her parents who now needed help. The bus driver joined in the conversation, adding that four workers in Portland had just received pink slips. One woman had been working for Greyhound for 27 years. He was watching the number of bus drivers dwindle. To quote a t-shirt: “How many corporations does it take to ruin a planet?” (Or ruin a life..?)

Across the aisle was an elderly Japanese man who had a serious stroke. Behind me were a Mexican couple and quiet daughter; they spoke no English. We passed four Gay Pride Parades during the 8 hour drive, in Portland, Kelso,

Bellingham and Skagit. Tired people all over the bus were trying to catch up on sleep. Almost everyone is dealing with some kind of trauma - divorce, abuse, illness, stress, loss. There is always a call for compassion, but this was compassion bootcamp.

knitting.” One woman who had lost her child says that knitting saved her from insanity. Knitting’s smooth, repetitive physical activity is the equivalent of stalking. She then reached out to teach other women in grief, which further helped her recover.

On the bus, I kept reading “Surviving Survival”; stories about people who had been attacked by sharks, crocodiles, bears; been shot, in war, lost loved ones - serious trauma. Did I really need to read this? Apparently so, because I did.

Strong social bonds and connections releases oxytocin which reduces stress and makes us feel good and feel love.

Helping others is even more powerful and was the key to the healing of many of the severely traumatized people in this book.

According to the book, as insignificant as my problem was, for me to make a plan to get on the Greyhound was the perfect thing to do. It immediately got me off of the rage pathway. I still thought I was stupid, but I became more interested in my plan than my rage.

When trauma is great, we can get stuck on the rage pathway - for decades.

The goal is not to forget, or to make necessary changes, but “to break a cycle of fear, rage, exhaustion and depression” that follows a serious trauma. Trauma can’t be fixed. The goal is to move forward.

“We do know... that active coping, planning and undertaking organized activities, does work to temper rage and grief.”

Studies have shown that our brains are structured so that we can’t be on the “rage” pathway and the “seeking” pathway at the same time.

So a recommended strategy is to do something - make a plan and carry it out. Go to school, study violin, build a table, teach someone to read. Make an organized, proactive, intentional plan with an attainable goal - “assertive goaldirectedness.” The seeking pathway (or the wanting system) counterbalances the rage pathway, as they use the same areas of the brain.

There are other areas of the brain that when activated make us feel safer. Those areas are stimulated by “learning a new habit or skill, and the performance of organized, repetitive, patterned activities, perhaps even

Learning is its own reward for the brain.

Learning a new skill or habit makes us happy. Pursuing education can be a life saver. Travel creates a new map of reality inside us. Even walking helps.

Ritual creates a structure and strategy for healing.

Well, I made it to Vancouver at last.

Wandering down Robson Street, my Greyhound “slumming it” outfit stuck out like a sore thumb. My daughter burst out laughing when she saw me.

On the ferry, 11 pm, I overheard that the woman beside me was driving to Parksville, I tried to “up my image” so she wouldn’t be afraid to drive me home. It worked. Kind people are everywhere.

Sixteen hours later, I greeted my dog.

The next day she took her medical marijuana. Two days later, the car came home, without the bird in the engine.

I researched the story of the gambling woman. Turns out that a side effect of one drug for Parkinson’s Disease is a gambling compulsion. The excess of dopamine creates an uncontrollable obsession with patterns.

We don’t like to think that we are that predictable. But being predictable enough - and creative enough - means we can learn from others and help each other. And help ourselves.

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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KEVIN MCGUINNESS “Narrowed Visions”

THE ARTS IN JULY

Kevin began taking photos during college which he then developed in a make-shift darkroom. He left photography to pursue a business career but in 2011, after a 35 year hiatus, he returned to the medium, fascinated with the digital revolution in taking and processing pictures.

From his home on Vancouver Island, Kevin explores and photographs the British Columbia coast plus travels to diverse regions of western Canada and the United States. He photographs using a Nikon camera with a small variety of lenses and personally processes, prints, and frames his photos.

Kevin says, “I've enjoyed assembling this collection of "up close" photos, primarily taken on Vancouver Island. My task is to observe - and to photograph the things around us that we often take for granted - what we might see every day but not really notice. The finished print must reflect my personal interpretation of what I've seen, and how I've seen it.”

ALLAN CORNALL Alan was born in Plymouth, England, in 1937. He began his photographic career as a hobbyist but soon enrolled in the Bristol School of Further

Education where he was awarded Best Student Honours in 1964. In 1967 Alan immigrated to Montreal and in 1971 he moved to British Columbia.

Alan’s work encompasses everything from portraits to commercial photography, but his true love lies with nature and more recently with wildlife.

With his wife, Margret, as companion he has driven thousands of miles searching for perfect images. He makes his home in Parksville BC, but don’t count on him always being there. Alan’s immense fascination for nature and wildlife leads him to adventure and travel at every opportunity.

JIM MUIR James Allastair Muir, (AKA SeeHorse), dabbles in a wide variety of art forms, but the thrust of his current work tends toward multi-media abstraction. Jim is a well-known art instructor and says, “I’ve taught art for several years, and have been painting for over 40 years.

I’m running my school like the first, and most formative, art school I attended called ‘Dunda Valley School of Art’. It was run by three established artists in an abandoned school house.”

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JULY 2016 Our tide table measurements are taken from the Hornby Island substation. For other tides, visit http://www.waterlevels.gc.ca/english/Canada.shtml on the Internet. Printed courtesy Canadian Hydrographic Service.

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Enjoy our full service Dining Room or spend some time on our Patio overlooking the gorgeous views of the Arrowsmith Mountain and Golf Course

Open to the Public (250) 752-9727 Open 10am - 7pm

2250 Fowler Rd, Qualicum Beach off Boorman Rd. www.golfarrowsmith.com

WHAT’S UP WITH LOCAL BUSINESS? NEW • MOVING • CLOSING • CHANGING

Grand Opening: Laura Agostini, formerly of Pucci's Pet Grooming in Bowser, has teamed with long-time friend Tammy Longstaff to open a new location for Pucci's at 1504 King Road in Dashwood. Laura is pursuing Equine Nutrition Studies through the University of Guelph while she and Tammy continue to make your furry friends look their best. Pop in to congratulate the girls at the new location in Dashwood after Tuesday, July 19th. 250-738-9145.

Grand Opening: With amazing entrepreneurial spirit, Sheena McCorquodale is set to open the doors of two new businesses in the community.

Join the festivities at the Grand Opening of the Comfy Cat Boarding Kennel and the Cathouse Gallery on Saturday July 16th from 4-6pm. Tour the facility specifically created with the comfort and entertainment of your cat in mind ... they can even watch nature progams on TV! Then browse an eclectic collection of feline-related artwork in the Cathouse Gallery right next door. It's sure to enchant and amuse! 5320 Island Hwy in Qualicum Bay. 250-757-9991 Summer's here and Susan Obieglo of Powerhouse Fitness Club has added a few Personal Training spots to ensure you meet your fitness goals this season. Spots fill up fast, so be sure to call today to schedule dates and times most convenient for you.

778-424-3488 Robert Derech is behind the counter at the new Karavan Kanteen in Qualicum Bay, serving delicious Ukrainian-inspired food including perogies, cabbage rolls, smokies and bratwurst.

You'll find the lovely road-side kiosk in Qualicum Bay. It's taste-tested and recommended! Open Tuesday to Sunday, 11-7pm.

We're spilling the beans ... coffee beans, that is. Lisa Haddock recently popped open Seaside Coffee on the shore of the Salish Sea in Qualicum Bay. You'll find this great little coffee kiosk beside the immensely popular Tidal Taco Shack. Lisa serves regular and specialty coffees. So, got a craving for an iced latte? Lisa's your gal in Qualicum Bay! Open most days, early to late.

PineRidge Farm Market is my 'go to' place during the summer months for farm-fresh produce, and it's also where I can meet neighbourhood artisans and Island food producers at two great events each year. Visit the Market on Saturday July 2 for the annual "Artisan Fair", and again on July 16 when you can "Meet your local Producer". 10am to 6pm both days.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR BILL VEENHOF

Regional Director, Area H billveenhof.com - ph: 778-424-2810 ■ bill.veenhof@shaw.ca

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hope this finds you well and enjoying a safe summer. Arlene and I have been busy enjoying the many things that our area has to offer and we are looking forward to a fun filled vacation. Following find a few items that you may find of interest:

b. On your Android or iPhone you load the free App, PDF Maps by Avenza Systems Inc. You can then download the maps directly onto your GPS enabled smart phone.

Once you have done this, you will be able to track where you are and where you need to go, real-time from your phone when you are walking the trails.

The OCP Review continues and I hope it will be a positive experience for those involved.

Strong representations were made that the Feds need to move away for their no “Stacking” policy on grants, (you can only use 1 grant to support one project).

Projects that show partnerships with FNs will see a certain priority Speakers highlighted the bureaucratic challenges of trying to access these funds.

FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

For information about the Official Community Plan, visit the project website at www.rdn.bc.ca/ areahocp.

Infrastructure Funds will be allocated by the Feds based on priorities from signed agreement with the Province.

In June, I attended the annual meeting of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM). It was a good meeting and below you will find my notes on Federal Infrastructure funding. This could be important to Area H Societies, Improvement Districts and Fire Departments. If you want to “stay in the loop” as information become available, let me know:

AREA H TRAIL MAPPING There has been a great deal of complex and positive work that has taken place within the RDN Mapping Department. Two products have resulted that should be of interest to most of us. Firstly, refer to the following link, www. rdn.bc.ca/gis

Rural broadband has $500M allocated to it. I attended a briefing on this but left with the sense that "big cable” wanted us to advocate to use this to improve the national “backbone”.

I am convinced that we need to be very focused on the potential of phase 2 funding and our efforts with the Bowser sewer study, OCP review and Active Transportation discussions all line up with Federal and Provincial priorities. ~

Federal Infrastructure Funding is now in 2 phases and we are now in Phase 1, which seems similar to what the Conservatives planned in the previous budget.

1. Then click on “Interactive Parks and Trails Finder App”. This gives you a map of all RDN Parks and Trails. You can expand this map and click on particular parks and trails to get more information.

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There was wide concern over the Auditor General’s comments that it was difficult to track gas tax expenditures. This was allayed somewhat by PM Trudeau’s comments that suggested that the Feds understood that it was local government that was best positioned to decide what was good for local government

The intent is to eventually, map all trails in the RDN that are RDN owned or on Crown Lands. It is not possible to map trails on private lands. I have asked that next for Area H will be the trails that originate at McCol Rd. Are there trails you want to see mapped? Please let me know.

This review was launched in January with a community survey and public meeting. Subsequently, a volunteer Working Group made up of community members has met several times this spring to further explore the issues and opportunities raised by the community. A public open house was held on 22 Jun and you can expect another one in the fall.

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In a big positive change, the Feds will fund up to 50% of a project, up from 30%.

a. You can print them, or

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Program focus is Green, Social support and Public Transit.

2. You will also see a section on "Georeferenced PDF Maps". With these maps, you can do two things:

Phase 2 will see significant new funding to the tune of $48 Billion, this will be announced next year.

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SERVICES OFFERED / NEEDED 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

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WILDWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH 113 McColl Road, Bowser

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am 757-8136

LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS GROUP Needs your volunteer help! FMI Call: Val Weismiller: (250) 757-9667.

CAREGIVER NEEDED - Looking for a caregiver for our 2 children (2 & 6 yrs old) - $11.50/hr, 40 hrs/week, optional free accommodation.

Large dog at house. 250-240-8119

MIKE COCHRANE Renovations & Maintenance Inside or Outside – Big or Small Give us a call 250-240-4120 (cell) 250-248-2789 (home) mikecochrane@shaw.ca mikesrenos.com

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HEALTHY LIVING EFT - Emotional Freedom Technique Workshops - Learn how this effective technique can help you find your way to better emotional health.

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KOMBUCHA - Make Your Own Kombucha Workshops offered in Coombs by Joanne Sales who has been making Kombucha for over 20 years. Contact Joanne for more information about both these workshops. joanne@glasswing. com www.islandhealing.ca

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TO THE BLUENOSE

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've always been fascinated by the sea, so I was enthralled when I read "A Race for Real Sailors" written by Keith MacLaren, a Vancouver Islander and former BC Ferries captain. It's the story of the Bluenose, a symbol of Canadian prowess under sail on fishing trips to and from the Grand Banks. The story took deeper hold when I visited its home in Lunenburg. Those experiences inspired me to write this poem in tribute to a ship that deservedly was, and still is, a Canadian icon.

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he poem has three eight-line stanzas and one twelve-line one to finish. The basic meter is da-da-Da (anapestic) to give a sense of speed through the water. There are some variations, usually dropping one or two unstressed syllables to give a sense of force.

The lines go in pairs--four-beat then three-beat-so the first pair reads like this: with a HUNdred and FORty FEET of HULL and a QUARter ACre of SAIL. In each group of eight lines, the second, fourth, sixth, and eighth rhyme. The extended rhymes gives a sense of inexorability. The rhymes are mainly on stressed syllables (masculine) to suggest power but in the third stanza they become feminine (DA-da, e.g. HOARy) to soften the pace once the Bluenose reaches the Grand Banks and the dories start fishing. The final stanza has an extra four lines to give a sense of climax. You can find this poem online with a sound file by Googling "To the Bluenose John Beaton".

With a hundred and forty feet of hull and a quarter acre of sail, you'd forge up under four lowers against head seas in a fifty-knot gale with a ballast load of Atlantic cod and, pitching to the rail, you'd stand on, with the strength of a church and the heft of a breaching whale.

And never had such a spectacle graced the Nova Scotian coast. as your flying jib off Lunenberg.

It was Canada's pride and a boast that our great salt banker could fly as fleet as an ice-filled Gloucester ghost; and you'd lead round the highflyer poles then schoon wing and wing to the finishing-post.

But the price of the cod was crosstree high— to harvest your Grand Banks quarry you'd launch and loose your flying sets and, with flambeaux lit, each dory would anchor a mile of baited line as their crews hallooed in the hoary vapors that rolled from Labrador.

Then they'd lead-line for death or glory.

They that go down to the sea in ships is inscribed on The Man At The Wheel in Gloucester to mourn the five thousand drowned in filling a continent's creel.

And in Lunenburg harbor twelve hundred names more are dancing a stony reel in a compass of pillars—if ever they rise, may they climb with your top men and feel your halyards thrum and your backstays strain on the breakers of Banquereau as you close-haul with a bone in your teeth and your weather-bilge bared to the blow. JB

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

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Patricia Banks photo

by Patricia Banks, Artist/Writer

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hat is it that awakens inside us and calls us to be one with nature, to be one with the great outdoors?

I am fascinated with every aspect of nature; from the tortured striations and upheaval visually evident in the Rocky Mountains, caused by shifting subterranean plates; to the delicate, translucent veins of a dragonfly’s wings – and everything in between. Even when I’m creating art in my studio: I long to be outside immersed in nature.

There is something tangible, almost palpable, that puts me at ease. And yet I feel more stimulated and excited as person in the open air. I love what George Carlson once said about plein air painting: “Working outdoors or from life puts you in direct contact with the life force, not just the light and the landscape, but also the vitality of the world around you.” That’s profound… contact with the life force, that’s it!

At this moment, paused on a trail in a high altitude forest of Banff National Park, I am mesmerized by the sound of the wind. But it isn’t exactly the

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wind I hear. It is the sound of millions of delicate little wind chimes, playing a soft melody as it moves through the trembling aspens in front of me. Tall and slender, with white trunks glowing, I visually follow the silvery green, dancing leaves as they quiver and flutter, waving to me. I once read that the Okanagan people used to be able to predict storms from the movement of aspen leaves, even when there was no apparent wind.

I believe that being in tune with nature is one of the greatest gifts one can nurture. We depend on our reverence of nature for our very survival. It is freeing and life giving! It’s magical! And it is as humbling as it is divine. ~ www.patriciabanks.ca facebook.com/patriciabanksfineart M A G A Z I N E

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Community Event Calendar July 2016 AA LIGHTKEEPERS - Fridays at 7pm at the LCC. FMI contact (250) 757-2300.

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. FMI on Hall Rentals, call Sheena McCorquodale at (250) 757-9991.

FMI on Events at the LCC visit www.communityhall.ca.

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

LIONS REC HALL 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. FMI on Hall Rentals Call Bert Carter: (250) 240-4538.

SECOND SUNDAY MARKET at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay – Sunday July 10 - 8am-1pm, Pancake Breakfast - $5 or $7. Enjoy live music, breakfast, shopping for a treasure, or even a few chickens for your coop! Members of the Qualicum Bay Lions Club will be serving up breakfast this month.

LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY SCRAPBOOKERS – Meet 3rd Saturday monthly at the Lions’ Rec Hall, 9:30am4:30pm. $10. Door prizes. FMI Call Jorgie 250-757-8358 or Shirley (250) 757-8384.

Let’s FLOOR CURL through the summer!

We play Mondays, 1-3pm, June 6th to September 8th at the LIONS REC HALL in lovely QUALICUM BAY. No equipment is needed, curling rocks are supplied, and no 'sweeping' is needed either. $2/day. COME PLAY WITH US - JOIN THE SUMMER FUN! FMI call Fred or Lorraine: 250-752-0216.

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.

TABLE TENNIS - FMI call 250-757-8307 or email steelehunt@shaw.ca

IN THE AREA

TAOIST™ TAI CHI - Mondays 9:30-noon at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Wednesdays 10:45-12:15, (Sep 30-May 2016) at the OAP Hall in Fanny Bay. Contact: Richard 250-752-1231.

ARROWSMITH NEEDLE ARTS GUILD 9:30am. 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. Come and embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach. (250) 753-9320.

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.

BOWSER'S MAGNOLIA COURT SUMMER MARKET - Wednesdays 5:30-7:30 p.m.

June 15-September 14 - Food, Music and fantastic Vendors!!

ADULT BADMINTON AND PICKLEBALL at the LCC. Badminton - Mondays 7pm.

Pickleball and badminton - Thursdays 4-6 pm. Drop-in fee - $4. Equipment provided.

15 years and older. Beginners welcome. steelehunt@shaw.ca, or 250-757-8307 for more info.

Please note that free space in our EVENTS CALENDAR listings will only be made available to REGISTERED CHARITIES and/or SOCIETIES as of September 2016.

Non-registered organizations, clubs and groups are invited to submit their listings online at www.eyesonbc.com

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

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MEET THE AUTHOR event Saturday July 9th 1-3 pm, The Bean Counter, Magnolia Court, Bowser. The Universe is calling you: Come meet local author Maggie Denhearn and find out about her debut novel When the Universe Called. Corporate corruption and conspiracy theory meet metaphysics and romance in this quirky mystery, set along the trails and backwaters of the Qualicum Bay area. Find out about the characters and get the heads up on what’s going to happen next in the exciting sequel. www. maggiedenhearn.com

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

SECOND SUNDAY MARKET- would you like to be a vendor? We encourage artisans, farmers and crafters. We supply tables and chairs FMI: visit https://sites.google.com/ site/lighthousecommunityhall/pancakebreakfast, leave a message at 778-424-9900 or email king7will@yahoo.com

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QUALICUM CAT RESCUE is hosting a Yard/ Garage/Bake Sale on Sat July 23 and Sun July 24 from 8am to 1pm. ‎To be held in the parking lot behind Lighthouse Veterinary Hospital, 6030 Island Highway in Qualicum Bay (14 km north of Qualicum Beach). To offer items or to offer baking, or to ask for pickup, please call 250-954-7100 or call Lighthouse Veterinary Hospital at 250-757-9911

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The EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB meets on Wednesday, July 20th, 2016, at 7pm.

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. All welcome.

Non-members: $3. Topic: Beginner’s Introduction to Floral Arranging. Speakers: Joanne Hamilton, Irene Brooks. For more information: Irene: 1-250-752-3702 The QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB meets on Tuesday, July 12th, 2016 at 7 PM at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Speakers are: Shane Tillapaugh and Danny Fortin.

Topic is: Crevice Style Rock Gardens: from the Mountains to your Garden. New members and guests welcome.

ST. ANNE'S HERITAGE DAY, Sat. July 23rd, 1 - 4 pm, at Historic St. Anne’s Church, 407 Wembley Rd at Church Rd, Parksville.

Enacted pioneer stories. Seatings at I PM and 2:15 PM, each followed by a delicious Strawberry Tea. Tickets $12. available at the office Tues & Thurs, 9-Noon, or at the door.

FAMILY PICNIC AND PLAY - HENRY MORGAN COMMUNITY PARK - Kids bring your adults and your dinner to Henry Morgan Community Park on Friday July 8th from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. This is a free family event and a great way to enjoy your community park. Games and activities are provided by the RDN Recreation and Parks leader. Propane BBQ’s are welcome. Henry Morgan Community Park is located at 95 Henry Morgan Drive, Bowser. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 for more information. ~ E Y E S O N B C . C O M

QUALICUM BEACH DAY Sunday, July 17, 2016 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Every day is beach day in Qualicum Beach but on Sunday, July 17th there will also be a day of special events to celebrate the beauty of our beach!

Our 5th Annual Beach Day event kicks off at 8am with a hearty Shriner’s breakfast near the Visitor’s Centre. All events are free and begin at 10am along the esplanade & the long stretch of open beach near the boat ramp. Kwali Seagull is back to celebrate this family fun & informative event on our beautiful waterfront & beach! There will be tents hosting activities, a main stage for live music plus a variety of games & entertainment on the beach.

Qualicum Beach Day offers plenty of hands-on activities for both children & adults alike. This event is strongly supported by the Town of Qualicum Beach & the local business community plus many local volunteer organizations. This year we’ve added exciting Skydiving to the roster of activities which include: Seine Netting for Sea Creatures, Ucluelet Aquarium Society Touch Tanks, Port Alberni Aquarium, Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre, Vintage Fashion Show, Kite Building, Nanaimo Boat Modellers, Tugof-War, Beach Golf & Soccer, Giant Bubbles, Story Telling, Sandcastle Building, Beach Art, Parachute Game, Fish Pond, Face Painting & Tattoos and a variety of displays including Shore Birds, Crabs, Seaweed, Shark Dissection, Fossils, Rocks, Awareness of Climate Change, QB Waterfront, WaterSmart, plus QB Fire & Rescue, QB Pipe Band, Clowns, the Rainbow Stew Cloggers, Food, Music & more including Pedego Electric Bike Rides with a tour guide for 16yr+.

Shuttles will be provided from the downtown parking lot near The Old School House for transport to the waterfront. See you on the beach July 17th! www.qualicumbeach.com/beachday

More things to see and do ...

HORNE LAKE CANOE TOUR - Join us for a new twist on a nature walk; a nature paddle. Dabble in the nature of the park from the ‘Best seat in the House’. A brief introductory canoe lesson will start you off, no experience necessary, followed by a paddle along the shoreline of Horne Lake. All canoes, safety equipment and transportation to and from Oceanside Place Arena are provided.

Oceanside Place Arena Instructor: RLC Naturalist Saturday, August 6th from 9:00 am to 1:30 pm. Cost is $52 per person. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register.

AT THE MCMILLAN ARTS CENTRE (The MAC) - See the works of three distinguished photographer/artists in July: Jim Muir, Allan Cornall and Keven McGuinness. Opening Reception and sale will be held on Saturday, July 9 from 1–3. Please join us for complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to meet the artists. McMillan Arts Centre, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville.

PINERIDGE FARM MARKET'S popular "Artisan Show" - July 2nd, 10am-6pm, and learn where your food comes from and how it's made at "Meet Your Local Producer", July 16th, 10am-6pm.

You'll find more local events at www.eyesonbc.com on our online events calendar.

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Service and Repairs Treatment Plant Certified Assessments Available

250-752-2921

interior decorating

Septic Installation

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SEPTIC & WASTE MANAGEMENT

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Convenient In Home Appointments

Bookkeeping Services Sage Simply Accounting & QuickBooks FREE CONSULATION

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Explore the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail Have a picnic on the beach in Qualicum Bay Kayak or canoe at Spider Lake or Horne Lake Golf with a spectacular mountain view Enjoy a meal at our restaurants and food kiosks Spend the weekend at a resort or campground Photograph wildlife Shop for a gift or a treasure in Bowser Charter a fishing boat from Deep Bay Tour mysterious caves at Horne Lake

Deep Bay - Bowser - Qualicum Bay Horne Lake - Spider Lake Discover more at eyesonbc.com

DISCOVER LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY Deep Bay - Bowser - Qualicum Bay Horne Lake - Spider Lake

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