June 2014 Eyesonbc Magazine

June 2014 vol 3 issue 06

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Sherry Smith and the Band from Glad • photo: Andrea Masyk

SHERRY SMITH’S BAND FROM GLAD

NEVER TOO OLD TO ROCK!

by David Morrison

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uring a lifetime of working in the music industry, as a fan and in professional capacities I have likely attended in the region of three thousand live shows.

Yet on April 16, at Vancouver Island University’s Malaspina Theatre, I experienced one of the most unusual and delightful of them all.

It is reasonable to assume that the audience at the average show would consist mainly of existing fans of the performers, but at this event it seemed that most every attendee of the hundreds present was either a relative or friend of someone onstage. And they were all there to witness and hail the return to live performance of the Nanaimo singer Sherry Smith, making a remarkable comeback from a lengthy and entirely necessary self-imposed exile. Indeed, it has been over three decades Smith has been away from the stage, but evidently being a woman intent on making up for lost

time, she decided it could be fun to release her debut CD – at 68-years-old - then throw a big party to launch it!

Back in the early seventies Smith fronted the popular Nanaimobased rock band, Rose, whose members had relocated to the city from Missoula, Montana. When the band dissolved Smith sang in various other bands, before the wild rock ‘n’ roll touring life, performing in bars night after night, truly took its toll on her physical and mental health. Some challenging times and dark days followed as Smith worked to get her life back on track, meaning a total withdrawal from the music business.

But after twenty years in the automotive industry she is back, older and wiser, with her Band from Glad’s lovely CD, Gardener of My Mind, released at an age when most women have likely settled into a leisurely retirement routine.

“It’s hard to find the words, but it’s like having that CD out there justifies my existence,” said Smith, struggling to keep her continued on page 11

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Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You will need more rest this month. Factoid. It’s important to accept this and not run yourself ragged. (As my Mom used to say.) In addition, the polarized position of the Sun will focus your attention Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Expect a popular month Aries (March 21-April 19) This month is ahead! You will enjoy friendships more and many on partnerships and close friendships. It perfect for a short trip because you want will join classes, clubs, groups and associations. will be an opportunity for you to see how to a change of scenery and you want to learn improve these relationships. Remember: For a But know this: It’s important that you respond something new! You want to talk to people relationship to be successful, you must be as to these opportunities because in the month who are different or unusual. Because you’re good for your partner as he or she is for you. ahead, your interactions with others will benefit in an eager frame of mind, this is a great time you. Furthermore, if you share your ideas, hopes Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) You are a to take a course or start a new study. You will notice that your daily pace is accelerating with and dreams for the future with others – their worker. It’s not that you don’t enjoy having fun feedback will help you, perhaps literally or increased activities and a general sense of because you do. But you hate to waste time. To financially! Try it. excitement. Expect fun, thrilling times ahead! put it another way, you like to make your time Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) This is the only time count. You want results for your efforts. This Taurus (April 20-May 20) As the Sun shifts month, you want to be efficient, effective and of the year when the Sun is high in your chart signs this week, it draws your attention to cash productivity will increase, which is why you acting like a spotlight casting a light on you flow, earnings, investments plus shopping will tackle To Do lists and tasks and focus on that is favourable and flattering!

This means you and major purchases. In addition, many of you your job. You will get great satisfaction from easily impress people in authority. Obviously, will also focus more on your possessions or whatever you produce. Fear not because fair something specific that you own. For example, you can use this to your advantage. For one thing, it only happens once a year and you have Venus still promises fun, parties, romance and you might want to show off something new. social schmoozing. about a one-month run. Why wouldn’t you use At a deeper level, this placement of the Sun is it to promote your agenda or go after what you an opportunity for you to see how well you are Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Lucky you! Once want or make your pitch? using your wealth and your possessions. Does a year, the Sun takes four weeks to move what you own help you or hinder you?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This month is exciting through the part of your chart linked with love affairs, romance, vacations, the arts, parties, Gemini (May 21-June 20) This week the Sun because just when you are hungry to learn social affairs, sports events and playful times and discover new things, along comes travel enters your sign to stay for four weeks. This with children. Yup, all the fun stuff! That time opportunities and a change of scenery. Yay! happens only once a year. When the Sun is in has arrived. So get out your social calendar Profound discussions about philosophy, religion, your sign, it attracts people and favourable politics and lofty ideas will appeal; plus you will and plan to meet people for fun occasions. circumstances to you. In other words, it’s a Participate in sports and make more time for fortunate time! Therefore, you should be aware talk to people from different backgrounds. This your kids. Look sexy because new flirtations are of this and make the most of it. It’s also a good is also an excellent time to pursue publishing, the media, medicine and the law. What fabulous, around every corner! time to take a quick report card of your life. fresh areas to explore!

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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

This one failed, I think mostly because the potential costs were not well understood. As I have said previously to you, this is all about trying to encourage young people to run for office in the next election, thus getting this past the Board soon is important if it is to help people decide to run in the next election.

Hello to all the residents of Area H Fishing has been great!!! That is my most important news. Arlene and I are looking forward to a great summer, I hope you are as well. Below find an update of a few things I have been working. In all of this, your comments and questions are encouraged and appreciated.

2. That the Remuneration Committee be requested to review Director compensation for all reasonable expenses.

Remuneration Committee

This one passed and is noteworthy because these discussions will also include the Childcare issue detailed in 1. above. Staff assured us during the debate on childcare that the Committee is expected to report by early September, if so, this will still be passed in time to potentially encourage someone to run.

The RDN has stood up a committee of independent volunteers to look at the salary and benefits that RDN Regional Directors receive. In the early fall, this committee will make its recommendations to the Board and subsequently, the Board will vote on those recommendations. This vote will happen just before the next election. The timing of this is such that, if you do not like what we decide, you can vote us out!

“Notices of Motion” (these indicate motions I will make in early June).

1. That Staff be directed to re-evaluate RDN strategic planning processes so as to create a plan that is updated annually, is a living document (lives beyond the election), is adaptable to change and responds to the needs of RDN constituents.

Motions At the last Board meeting I made two motions: 1. That RDN Directors be fully compensated for reasonable Childcare costs while attending or travelling to and from all meetings necessary in the conduct of their RDN duties.

Basically, the Strategic Plan determines the priorities and work that RDN staff does for you. Think of a strategic plan as a road map that is used to define our journey.

As I near the end of my term, I have become more and more convinced that effective strategic planning (broad political direction) is fundamental to good Rural Area outcomes. It is one of the very

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few opportunities Rural Areas have to self determinate. We have had one strategic planning session since I have been your Director and it came within a few months of me being elected, and, as far as I am concerned, has several issues with it. There has been a lot of discussion amongst the Directors on strategic planning and I think that I can say that many other Directors share my view. There is a great deal to this and I would be happy to share my thoughts personally and welcome your comments.

2. That Staff be directed to prepare a report for the Board that examines holding a referendum during the next election to create a District 69 service area that supports minor funding for serious social issues.

This will be a very interesting discussion as it pushes the RDN in a new direction, Social Services. During my tenure, there have been two recurring D69 social themes, the need for a homeless shelter and the need for a hospice. In D69 we have a real homelessness problem and we do not have any hospice beds, forcing people to travel to Nanaimo or Comox if their loved ones are in their last days. Neither of these are required “tomorrow” but should be entertained in the next few years. It will be argued that this is a provincial and federal responsibility, and this is perhaps so, but experience tells us that we are far more likely to see support from the province if we come to the table with a fair share of local government money. So if we are to see a homelessness shelter eventually and a hospice, I expect that it will only happen if we are prepared to fund a small piece of it and I hasten to add, fund a portion of the wages that will make this happen.

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of the new board will have their hands firmly on the budget throttles and will be able to change funding levels up or down and decide which organizations are supported. This said, we all need to recognize that it is very difficult politically to downsize social funding once it is in place.

The Local Government Act requires that a new service area be supported by a referendum, so you get to call this one.

For more info on the programs mentioned above, see: http://www.city.parksville.bc.ca/cms. asp?wpID=435 and http://oceansidehospice.com/ I would appreciate your comments

The Deep Bay Fire Rescue Society The Deep Bay Fire Rescue Society (DBFRS) will be hosting their AGM at the Deep Bay Fire Hall on June 11th at 7 PM. Their goal is to support the Deep Bay Fire Department through activities that raise the departments profile in the community and to fundraise for a new fire hall that will be needed when the fire trucks are next replaced. Any funds they raise will help keep your taxes down! The DBFRS will be hosting a giant neighbourhood yard sale and used car sale on June 14th at Magnolia Court. Rent a table for $10.00 or show your car for $10.00. Table request forms are available at the Deep Bay Improvement District office.

The Fire Rescue Department has long been concerned about the difficulty they have locating addresses in an emergency. Therefore the DBFRS will soon be going door to door selling reflective address number signs.

Please support these worthwhile efforts that help make our communities safe places to live.

Sustainable Rural Development With funding from MLA Scott Fraser, he and I are hosting a Rural Development Seminar on 3 Jun. Our guest speaker will be Dr Nicole Vaugeois who will focus her discussion on amenity based rural development.

We are constrained to a limited number of people and have invited participants from Area F, Comox Valley RD, RDN Staff, Port Alberni RD, Islands Trust and our Area H. Invitees from Area H include individuals as well as representatives of business, agriculture, environment and shellfish.

I will report back to you on this forum after it is over.

If you want to be invited, please let me know and I will put your name on the wait list in case of cancellations. ~

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IN THE COMMUNITY

We thank you ...

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oday I feel so fortunate to live where I live and this is why: my husband Ronald became very ill in April and ended up in the ICU at Nanaimo General Hospital, where, after a week, he passed away peacefully at the age of 45.

Ronald had picked up a Staph bacteria which caused an infection around his mechanical heartvalve, this caused various strokes and failing kidneys and finally another massive stroke.

Ever since that first shocking day, the Lighthouse community wrapped their arms around me and our two children, giving us their prayers, their thoughts, their home cooked meals, flowers, cards and financial support.

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At first, this was very overwhelming for me and my family, who had arrived from Holland to be with me and my kids, but eventually we learned to accept the need for people to help and support.

And that has carried us through to today and will in the days, weeks and months to come.

To the Lighthouse Community, I thank you from the bottom of my heart on behalf of myself, my children and our family, for all you have done for us.

You made a very sad time also a beautiful one, filled with love and tender care for each other.

Love you all, Gonda Lekx

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emotions in check. “I’m very proud. When I first held that finished CD in my hands, it was marvelous. I couldn’t believe it, really. It’s like you’re finally looked at as a real musician and finally did what you had to do to stand up and be counted alongside the many other wonderful musicians in town.”

It was Smith’s son, Band from Glad drummer “Buckin’” Billy Ray Smith who served as the spark to bring Gardener of My Mind to fruition. “Some of the songs date back to the seventies and Billy Ray was determined that we record them for my grandkids and the incredible community that has stood by me all these years,” Smith explains. “The other thing was, well…

I guess you don’t fully understand what your children are going through during the dark days, as they live through them.

When we were recording the songs, little resentments from the past would come out, things he was feeling but didn’t realize he was, so we worked through it and not only produced a piece of art together, but we healed a relationship along the way.”

Featuring searing electric guitar solo contributions from Smith’s long-time friend, internationally renowned blues star, David Gogo, Gardener of My Mind is not only a collection of personal, lyrically poetic blues-rock songs, but also a tribute to Nanaimo and its history. Images of the famous Bastion and the city’s mining history adorn the CD sleeve, Smith’s grandfather having worked for years in the Cassidy mines. “He taught me so very much,” Smith said with pride, “and because he was an amazing gardener I like to think that he also ‘gardened’ my mind, hence the title.”

To open the Malaspina Theatre show Smith stood alone, dressed head-to-toe in white, and on her acoustic guitar started to pick out the pretty, melancholy melody of the CD’s epic closing track, Grandfather. “I listened to his fairy tales, and sat upon his knee / I felt his love for music, as he tapped incessantly…” she sang in her rich, soulful voice. It was a beautiful opening, and the already crackling atmosphere really kicked in when out walked Billy Ray, bassist Wayne Veillet and guitarist Daryl Marklinger to complete the Band from Glad line-up. The show went from strength to strength with all four musicians at the top of their game, Smith singing her heart out as if it was her last day on earth. As a real treat, David Gogo – fresh from touring back east – came out to guest with his trademark quicksilver playing on three songs. The audience, already going nuts, went that little bit more nuts! It was an evening of high emotion, but a lot of fun and truly a family presentation. Smith’s grandson played bass in the excellent opening band, Flipside Cinema; her daughter-in-law took and sold tickets at the door, and her 88-year-old mother sat proudly in the audience. From my personal, local perspective, this amazing night helped genuinely helped to redefine the word ‘community.’

with people feeling comfortable enough that they could yell out little comments and encouragements, so everyone was feeling the energy and participating in the evening. It made it humorous and warm, and it made us want to leave it on the floor, not knowing if we would get such an opportunity again.

I shed a few tears, but not until the next day. I had to be strong and came home with a headache like you wouldn’t believe, because I was so hyped up, right?”

The first CD done, dusted and on sale, and the launch show as much a big artistic statement as personal triumph, Smith is looking ahead with cautious optimism. “We’re realistic in that we all have families to support, so we’re just taking things as they come,” she said. “But we are already planning a second CD, and as far as the future goes I think we’ll just keep on doing the same thing – working up original new material and trying to get that second CD out as soon as possible. Gardener of My Mind was simply the result of a garage band meeting once a week for two hours over seven years, so anything’s possible!”

While the irrepressible Smith is a grounded woman - eternally grateful for her lot in life, knowing that she has triumphed over adversity by making good decisions after many wrong ones in the past – she also appreciates that her story is quite something, viewed by people like me as heartwarming and life-affirming. She addresses this in saying, “I think maybe our story might serve as an inspiration or incentive that anyone can do this. Someone might have a little band like ours that meets once a week, and maybe they don’t take it very seriously, even though they’d like to do something like we have. Hey, I’m 68-years-old and have just released my first CD when a lot of people wondered if I would ever make it back - so if I can, anyone can!”

Gardener of My Mind is available to purchase from Fascinating Rhythm (Nanaimo), HMV (Nanaimo or nationally online), and online from Amazon, iTunes and Indiepool. Sherry Smith and Band from Glad can be contacted via Facebook: www.facebook. com/bandfromglad. ~ David Morrison is a freelance writer living in Nanaimo. For more of his work, visit www.thefreelancewriter.ca

“It was overwhelming, just overwhelming,” Smith said of the show. “At the beginning I was shaking, because this was a big thing and there were lots of people there. Halfway through the song something just came over me and I started to relax, knowing that this was exactly where I was supposed to be at that moment in time. It began to feel like a kitchen table party, •

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provide much needed humanitarian assistance to people where ever and whenever Canadian Forces members are stationed.

BOOMER’S LEGACY

Boomer’s Legacy raises funds for these endeavours primarily via “Boomer Rides“, which are long-distance road cycling trips in which participants gather individual and group sponsorships.

GOOD FOR YOUR HEART IN MORE WAYS THAN ONE! submitted by Imi Carroll

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ive years and 60 pounds ago, my good friend Maria Yerema said to me, “I’ve found a great charity, and they do a fund raising bike ride from Comox to Victoria. I’m going to sign up, why don’t you join me?” As you would expect, I told her she was a few spokes short of a wheel and laughed. Ride 240 kilometres? In two days? Over the Malahat? At that time I was still finding that 7 kilometres was insanely far! “No problem,” she says. “We’ve got 3 months to train. You can do it.” 3 months? To go from 7 kilometres to 240? Well, she finally wore me down, and now I’m 60 pounds lighter, and this will be my 5th year riding to raise funds for this wonderful charity!

Boomer’s Legacy was created by Maureen Eykelenboom, after her son, Andrew, a medic in Afghanistan, was killed by a suicide bomber while on a volunteer medical mission the day before he was to come home. Boomer’s Legacy embodies the passion Andrew had towards helping people in need whom he encountered while deployed as a Medical Technician in the Canadian Forces.

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Tellington TTouch for Dogs A gentle alternative for your canine companion

WORKSHOP Join this fun and practical workshop that will have you seeing your dog in a whole new light.

Ideal for rescue dogs, dogs who have had trauma in their past, and for building a relationship based on trust and respect.

June 28-29 Fanny Bay. 10am-4pm. $144 Space is limited. Please register early.

To register or for more information, contact Rachel Allen at 250-882-4198 or by email at beginsinbalance@gmail.com.

The Vancouver Island Boomer’s Legacy Ride takes place Friday, June 13, and Saturday, June 14. We ride from the Airforce Base in Comox to the Nanaimo Armoury. (120 kilometres, that’s the easy leg!) The next morning we leave Nanaimo and ride over the Malahat to the Parliament buildings in Victoria.

(Another 120 kilometres, this time with lots of hills to climb!)

I am so honoured to be part of this wonderful charity. Helping people who really have no access to help of any kind is good for my heart. Supporting our military is good for my heart. And staying in shape to keep riding up the Malahat is also good for my heart.

Please look into your heart and see if you can spare a few dollars to make a donation to help kids go to school, buy books for the schools, shoe the children, pay for necessary surgeries that are out of the reach of these poverty stricken people. The website, for more information on where the money goes, is www.boomerslegacy.ca. To donate to a specific rider go to http://www. boomerslegacy.ca/2014-british-columbiaboomers-ride, about halfway down the page. And come and cheer us on as we ride through Oceanside on Friday, June 13th. ~

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AGM Packages can be mailed to you or will be available to pick up at our offices. We look forward to having you join us.

Thursday June 19, 2014 • 1pm to 2pm Valhalla, 210 Crescent Road West, Qualicum Beach Please RSVP email: info@oceansidehospice.com Phone 250 752 6227

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Until recently, people all over the world respected Canadians as the most kind, generous, openhearted and open-minded people, and the government of Canada reflected that spirit. But now Canada is dropping towards the bottom of far too many lists - environmentally, politically and socially. Is the government a poor reflection of the spirit of Canadians, or are there other forces at work here?

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“Knock knock.” “Who’s there?”

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write. The printing press was invented and everything changed. Most recently, the internet has been a powerful equalizing force. It could remain so, but only if it remains free from private ownership and monopolies.

hen my daughter was four, she was terrified of landsharks, thanks to her teasing older brothers. She would hear a knock on her door. “Who is there?” “Land-sharks,” they would answer. This set her mind adrift on a turbulent ocean of thought. Maybe sharks were everywhere, she thought. You never knew if a landshark was waiting outside the bedroom door. Bathtubs were dangerous because sharks could come up the drainpipe.

Swimming pools were definitely out, and even the sink became suspect. She would only bath in a pot. Small people have to be constantly vigilant!

Democracy depends on education of the people, transparency and honesty. It also depends on not having man-eating landsharks on our major highways and hidden alleyways. So where are the landsharks? (Remember: Small people have to be constantly vigilant!)

Recently, the tide has turned, and now I’m the one who believes in landsharks. They have shown up time and again throughout history. They aren’t identified as landsharks on the graphic timelines that break down the millennium of human existence into colorcoded segments, but landsharks have been at work since the beginning. Whenever there is some development in society or technology that allows one group to dominate another, then domination will at least be attempted.

Those that seize the opportunity to dominate could certainly be called landsharks.

Nevertheless, we could change things again, and put the wellbeing of all living beings as a priority, instead of the accumulation of power and wealth.

Now a corporation is a good idea, in theory, as it creates a structure for working together.

But when a corporation becomes a shelter from taking personal responsibility, then we humans have given birth to a new species of landsharks. The mandate of a corporation is to make money for its stockholders and investors, regardless of the damage done to lives, the environment and the future. The mandate of a human being is more complex, because we have these things called hearts and consciences, something corporations do not have.

Freedom and democracy become possible when equalizing forces are at work.

Advances in food production or health care or sustainable work are equalizing forces.

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Well, we have to remember that landsharks are real and not real. They are invested with power that does not really exist, not in the same way as water, forests, mountains and children. That doesn’t make them powerless!

“Landsharks may not be real, but they can still hurt you.”

At a march to protest the attack of the US against Iraq in 1990, forty thousand people were counted marching in the streets of Portland. (Oddly, the newspapers reported only 5,000 marchers. Could that have been a typo?) At that march, a man walking ahead of me wore a shirt that read, “How many corporations does it take to ruin a planet?”

The potential for domination is most likely when there is a massive inequality in power, weaponry, military power, distribution of resources, access to information and education, and so on. Inequality leads to domination.

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The landsharks of 2014 are well dressed and don’t have big teeth. They may not even realize their own power. They may not even be human. They may be ideas or structures.

For example…

“But, landsharks aren’t real,” I told her. Her answer was, “I know they aren’t real, but they can still hurt you.”

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The wealth of the world has floated to the top 1%, not by accident. And now, for example, there is not enough money to keep local schools open, no matter how hard individual school board members try to make it so.

Along with the money, the power has also risen to the top. Now most media is owned by those same wealthy few. (That is not true of Eyes on BC!) What does this mean? It means that information gates are closing.

One reason why humans created governments was to protect themselves from landsharks. Historically, democratic governments have done that successfully over and over. But when the government allies itself with the landsharks, then get out of the bathtub! We’re in dangerous waters!

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So what do we mini-forces of individuals, families and groups have on our side? A lot. At the moment, we can still vote. If we can keep the libraries and internet free, and make education affordable, then we have a river of information. If we can keep our land from wasteful development and our rivers from being sold to Nestles or China, then we still have land and water. We have brilliant minds capable of paying attention, and most important of all, we have hearts. We have the blessings of our ancestors and the hopes of our descendents. And we have a job to do.

“The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.”

Ask any four-year-old. ~ Joanne Sales is a freelance writer, blueberry farmer living in rural Qualicum Beach, and Director of Vancouver Island’s Broombusters Invasive Plant Society. Direct questions to joanne@glasswing.com. For information or questions regarding Broombusters Invasive Plant Society ... www.broombusters.org. Ph: 250-752-4816, Email: info@broombusters.org E Y E S O N B C . C O M

Guinness Chocolate Cake with Grand Marnier icing, Ghirardelli Chocolate Mousse, and New York Cheesecake. Just three of the delectable desserts offered at Taste Café & Bistro Carrie Powell-Davidson photo

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ans of Lefty’s in Parksville will be very familiar with Jason Hastings’ serving prowess, but did you know the man can also cook? Yes, he can and he has opened up his own restaurant at Oceanside Village Resort in Parksville’s Resort Drive Community.

I had lunch there recently and the place was buzzing! Taste Café & Bistro has only been open a short time, but they already have a strong following and here’s why.

It’s a quaint little place with fresh and very creative offerings. The Cheddar Waffle BLT looked enticing as did the Grilled Basa Tacos. My lunch companion opted for the Devilled Egg Salad Croissant which came fully loaded, while I opted for the Spicy Italian Panini with a bowl of the house-made soup du jour: Tomato Basil with Feta-so yummy! We were •

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Both Hastings and his business and life partner, Kirsten Ruryk, offer impeccable service adding even more pleasure to our dining experience. Kirsten, as it turns out is quite the baker and she is responsible for all the in-house baked goods. Gale and I couldn’t say no to an array of desserts which included a velvety smooth Ghirardelli Chocolate Mousse, rich, layered Guinness Chocolate Cake with a Grand Marnier icing and the best New York Cheesecake I have eaten since Manhattan! In fact, this place reminded me very much of the New York delis I love so much in that city – complete with its assortment of sides, outdoor seating and even mellow jazz playing in the background.

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What a fabulous idea especially when you consider that right across the street are some of the most beautiful beaches in North America and the warmest ocean climate in all of Canada.

Taste Café & Bistro is located at 101 B 1080 Resort Drive. 250-586-8676. They are open Tuesday-Saturday from 10am-4pm and you can eat in or take out. ~ Special guest columnist, Carrie PowellDavidson is a freelance writer, blogger, passionate “local” foodie, and event organizer living in Parksville. You can read her blog: Parksville Beach Party at www.parksvillebeachparty.ca.

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LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) - 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. FMI Hall rentals Call Sheena McCorquodale: (250) 757-9991. FMI on Events at the LCC visit www.communityhall.ca.

CARPET BOWLING – 12:45 to 3:00pm at the LCC. FMI Call Layne (250) 757-8217.

AA LIGHTKEEPERS - Fridays at 7:00pm at the LCC. FMI Call (250) 757-8347.

BRIDGE – Nordin Room 1:00 to 4:00pm Friday afternoons at the LCC. FMI Call: Sheila Steele (250) 757-8307.

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE PANCAKE BREAKFAST – June 8 - 8am to Noon, Pancake Breakfast $5 or $7, Poultry Swap, Flea Market. Live Music on the Hall stage. Volunteers from the Bowser Seniors Housing Society will serve up breakfast this month.

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

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

GOT STUFF YOU DON’T NEED? The Bowser Seniors Housing Society can use your donations at their fund-raising “Garage Sale and Pancake Breakfast” on Sunday June 8 – 8am to 2pm. For more information and to arrange a time to drop off your donations, contact Shirley at 778-424-9003. Or, to arrange for pick-up contact Lee at 778-4243035. This event is held in conjunction with the monthly Lighthouse Community Centre Pancake Breakfast.

LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY SCRAPBOOKERS – Meet 3rd Saturday monthly at the Lions’ Rec Hall, 9:30am- 4:30pm. $10. Door prizes.

FMI Call Jorgie 250-757-8358 or Shirley (250) 757-8384.

BOWSER TENNIS CLUB - info: ph. 250-7578307, or email steelehunt@shaw.ca

LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS GROUP - Needs your LIGHTHOUSE SENIORS #152 – June 2 – BBQ help! FMI Call: Val Weismiller: (250) 757-9667.

Luncheon. Tea & Coffee. Last get together LIGHTHOUSE RECREATION: FMI Call (250) before the August picnic. PLEASE RSVP. 757-8366 or email shipshore@shaw.ca.

FMI Call Joan (250) 757-9536.

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TAOIST™ TAI CHI Every Monday 9:30-noon Susan Finlayson 250-757-2097

SUMMER PROGRAMS FOR LIGHTHOUSE RECREATION

LIGHTHOUSE SPINNERS – Bring your Spinning Wheels and fibre to the Lighthouse Spinners at the LCC. Tuesdays at 10:30am. FMI Call 778-424-1001.

BOWSER JUNIOR TENNIS - Whether you want to learn the game or improve your skills, tennis is a sport for life! Join instructor Gordon Verge at the Bowser Tennis Courts, Mon/Wed/ Fri at 10:00-11:00am or 11:00am-12:00pm $50/6

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6 PART GARDENING CLASS SERIES Taught by Master Gardener, Connie Kuramoto. $20 per session. 9:30am to12:30pm in the Hobby Room at the LCC. Pre-registration is necessary to ensure enough materials are available. FMI Call Phyllis at (250) 757-9363 or email wandptaylor@shaw.ca.

5 of 6) PLANNING AND PLANTING YOUR WINTER GARDEN – JUNE 8 – To have a great winter garden, we need to start planning and planting now! Cabbage, kale, celery, chard, broccoli, carrots, beets, parsnips and much more can be enjoyed fresh from your garden nearly all year round.

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QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB – “RAINWATER HARVESTING AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS” - June 10 – 7PM, Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Speaker: Gordon Baird of EcoSense Farmgate and Nursery in Victoria. All welcome. www. qualicumbeachgardenclub.wordpress.com

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DARE TO AGE WELL - AN INTRODUCTION: Be proactive about the next stage of your life; explore alternatives to living in isolation; build a social portfolio for thriving in a supportive community. Hear Margaret Critchlow, Prof. of Social Anthropology for 25 years and director of the Canadian Senior Cohousing Society. Refreshments Provided.

Sponsored by the Qualicum Beach Working Group on Cohousing. Saturday, May 31, 1:30-4:30, Qualicum Beach Community Hall, 644 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach, Admission $10.00 – pre-registration recommended. FMI www. facebook.com/QualicumBeachCohousing Foraging for Wild Edibles - June 28, 11:30am - 4:30pm.

VIU Deep Bay Marine Field Station. “On June 28 and Nov. 22 the Earth and Moon align to give some of the year’s lowest tides, uncovering a variety of edible treasures. Cost: $95 per person plus tax • RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. For more event information: Tel: 250.740.6411. On the web: www.viu.ca/deepbay/events/calendar.

Fund-raising for the Homeless - Dance - June 22, 7pm-11pm. Music by Michael & Els Schutte (Practicum of Music & Art). Proceeds to benefit local homeless groups. Tickets $15pp avail. at Once Again Fashions, Chilham Village in Qualicum Beach. ~

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Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue to Fri 9am - 12 noon June 13 Boomer’s Riders arrive at 11am June 21 ANNUAL 211 GOLF TOURNAMENT at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club Tee-off begins at noon, 4-person Best Ball format, limited to 40 players. Register @ the Lounge $55/person or $25 for Arrowsmith Members. Call for details: 250-757-9222 June 22 Branch Open House in celebration of Legion Week at Noon June 28 GIANT MEAT DRAW (all steaks). Food available from the LA. July 1 DON’T FORGET TO JOIN US FOR CANADA/FAMILY DAY CELEBRATIONS. Show ‘n Shine, LA BBQ, Games for young and old! Watch our marquée for further details.

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ucked into the forest a mere hop from Highway 19A in Qualicum Bay is the Lighthouse Country Regional Trail, a lush and verdant place where solitude reigns and Mother Nature breathes in calm silence.

Turn onto Lions Way across from the Sandbar Cafe, then turn right onto Lioness Blvd and park at the end of the road. There’s lots of parking available and a wheelchair accessible washroom for a pit-stop.

The first part of the trail stretches up at a slight grade, then levels off beyond the railway tracks as it winds through the forest. A round trip to the Lynx Trailhead and back is an easy five kilometers that takes about 90 minutes. Some small dogs don’t like crossing the mesh-decked bridges, so be prepared to hoist and escort your pup across to the other side. You’ll find this shady rainforest environment a delight!

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Old brick restoration. All stone and tile work. Fireplace facing. Retaining walls and pavers. Chimney construction, cleaning and repairs. FMI Call Jason Buxton (250) 802-5515.

KOMBUCHA - Make Your Own Kombucha Workshops offered in Coombs by Joanne Sales who has been making Kombucha for over 20 years. joanne@glasswing.com, www.islandhealing.ca

INDOOR STORAGE SPACES FOR RENT – 10’X20’ and 10’x15’. Clean, carpeted, heated. Bowser area. FMI call (250) 7579244.

DOWN BY THE SPA – Now open for Spring and Summer! Same great service. Same great location. Manicures, pedicures, massage and more! Please call to book an appointment (519) 932-0322.

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

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DON’S HOME REPAIR – Plumbing repairs and installations, complete renovations, no job too small. Call Don at (250) 7578757 or cell (250) 951-8757.

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778-424-9200 Tue-Fri 9am to 5pm Sat 9am to 3pm In Magnolia Court 113-6996 W. Island Hwy, Bowser