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Images & Voices: Gonda Lekx

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Images & Voices: Gonda Lekx Master of Plaster Moves to Paradise: Andrew Maguire 20 Years in the Village with Qualicum’s “What’s Cooking” Fascinating Rhythm: The Beat Goes On

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

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The Art of Conscious Living Health & Wellness Matters: Influenza ODETT: Oceanside Dementia Education Task Team Reiki: Now a Mainstream Healing Practice

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October 2013 VOLUME 2 NO 10

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GONDA LEKX

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

by Rita Levitz

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just love making connections, talking to people and organizing things. That’s probably why I do what I do,” laughs local hair stylist Gonda Lekx. The “what I do” part can be answered in a variety of ways.

Aside from running her own hairdressing business, Gonda has spent the last six years as Vice-Chair or Chair of the Bowser School Parents Advisory Council (PAC), and has been one of the key organizers of the Lighthouse Family Halloween Party.

“My husband Ronald and I came to Canada eighteen years ago, drawn here by the space, the freedom and the adventure of it all.

Did you know that you can fit about three ‘Hollands’ into Vancouver Island, and there are sixteen million people living there?

Living here, we tend to think the beach is crowded if we have to park on the opposite side of the road!”

Gonda came to Canada with her hair-stylist credentials in-hand. “It was five years of a combined schooling and apprenticeship program in Holland. I was lucky as a sixteen-year old that I knew what I wanted to do. I don’t think it’s that easy these days—there’s so much to choose from, where for me, I remember it was baker, butcher, hairdresser or accountant.

Coming from a small Dutch farming village had its initial challenges. “Nobody where I lived even coloured their hair, and I had no sense of fashion, but,”—and here an irrepressible giggle—“I caught up pretty quick! I can hardly believe I’m approaching my thirtieth anniversary as a hair-stylist.

But there’s always something to learn, new trends that keep it interesting, and I like that.”

When Gonda and her husband moved to the Bowser School catchment area six years ago, their daughter Jodi was going into Grade One, and their son Nian was in pre-school. “I saw how important the PAC was, and I wanted to be part of it. It’s also a good way to get to know other parents, the O C T O B E R

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It was Gonda’s involvement with the PAC that led to other volunteering and community connections. “I think the Olympic Torch Run was the first community event I was involved with, and that’s when I connected with other business owners. I like when different groups can work together.

It benefits everybody and makes it possible for more activities to happen. There are so many community groups here. You can’t be thankful enough that so many people help out in different ways, and it’s definitely fun to be involved.”

Right now Gonda, along with Phyllis Taylor and Patty Biro of the Lighthouse Recreation Commission, is happily immersed in helping to organize the Family Halloween Party for Saturday October 26th. “I love being part of it; I like to belong and this is my way of growing my roots here. It’s a fantastic and fun event for the whole family. We have the storyteller and comic Captain Thunderpants as the entertainer. He’s awesome. The Balloon Lady will be back, along with the Photo Booth, the Haunted House, the Cake Walk for adults and the Cupcake Walk for kids, lots of games and gifts and prizes and goodie bags, and of course the bonfire and fireworks after.”

“It’s also good to feel that when I am too old to do people’s hair, there will be plenty of people that I’ve met over the years to socialize with—they better all stay here!”

A vibrant community has many informal places of networking and creating connections, be it among people, businesses, or linking services needed with skills being offered. A local hairdressing salon can also serve that purpose, and certainly does in Gonda’s case. “Someone will say to me, ‘I need someone to clean,’ or ‘I need someone to do some gardening for me. Do you know anyone?’ Sometimes I do, or I know someone who knows someone…we all know how that works. That’s the fun thing E Y E S O N B C

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“So many businesses and community groups make donations and sponsor different activities, and of course people donate their time and energy too. More volunteers are always needed and appreciated, and there are donation jars for the Party at many of the local businesses.”

Although none of her clients will be walking out of her salon with orange and black hair anytime soon, Gonda is looking forward to seeing them, and all of her other connections, at the Lighthouse Country Family Halloween Party! She will be the one dressed as…??? ! ~

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Andrew Maguire • currently on site at the former Old Dutch Inn in Qualicum Beach • Lisa Verbicky photo

Master of Plaster MOVES TO PARADISE

by Lisa Verbicky

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ndrew Maguire spends much of his day caught up in time, moving between the old and the new, the ancient and modern, the 1700’s and 2020’s. The first time I met him was at the ‘new’ Old Dutch Inn in Qualicum where he was plying his trade as a designer, manufacturer and restoration specialist of interior and exterior mouldings.

It’s a drizzly day in what the 40-year-old from Halling, Kent, calls ‘paradise’, when he greets me on site with a smile, and plants a warm, dusty handshake in mine. Out in the new seaside courtyard of the Inn there are two coffees resting on his handiwork, a series of modern, concrete benches with sleek lines and soft curves, begging for pillows and lounging visitors.

Maguire is specially trained in fibers plastering, an art form that, according to a 2004 article featuring his work in Period House Magazine, archeologists say may date back as far as 4,000 years ago, and is, quite literally one of the cornerstones of modern day architecture and building.

“Everything I build is from the earth.” says Maguire, who began his six-year apprenticeship when he was just 16, under his future father-in-law also a master at his trade.

Maguire uses everything from horsehair, lime, stone, mud, concrete, burlap, gold leaf, animal fat, and insect larvae-based shellacs to manufacture and restore coved niches, fireplace mantels, cornices, ceiling roses, columns, crown mouldings, patios, and outdoor kitchens. All of which are much more fire proof than wood.

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“I don’t use power tools. Everything is done with hammers, chisels, and handmade tools.

It takes a lot of patience, but, I love it. I love the challenge of working in reverse, using impressions of old pieces and matching them to the originals.”

of life. Here we can live by the sea on a shoestring budget where the kids can kayak, get outdoors.”

Maguire and his wife have been together since they were 15 years old. She is a nurse as well as a volunteer fire fighter with the Deep Bay Fire Department.

His work can be seen in the plaque at Canada House in Trafalgar Square, the Israeli Embassy in London after it was bombed in 1994, the RBC Cinema in Stratton and the Casino beside the Ritz Club in London, Moet Castle in West Morning, and various hotel projects, among others internationally.

“Simone is an amazing woman. We both came here because we wanted to be part of a community. She’s certainly done that.”

Currently, Maguire manufactures custom plaster mouldings from a garage, or ‘man cave’ as he refers to it, on his property in Bowser.

Most recently he was recommended by heritage consultant, Stewart Stark, to work on restoring Victoria City Hall to it’s former heritage glory after some seismic upgrades, a project he and his eldest son worked on together.

“I can do pretty much anything from made-on-the-island crown mouldings for $12 a foot, to window and door trims, to a stenciled image of you on the bottom of your swimming pool.”

“The more traditional type of restoration work is something you just aren’t seeing people do anymore. I’m one of only two businesses in the region that I’m aware of that do what I do, the other is in Burnaby.

But, there’s definitely a market out there high end finishings. I could literally spend a day walking through London, for example, and walk away with tens of thousands of dollars of work.”

What’s next? Maguire is looking at more work in Victoria at the moment. I’ve also tried to talk him into running a plastering apprenticeship program out of Vancouver Island University.

“Yeah, that would be cool. I also have this great idea for concrete igloos.”

The possibilities are endless. ~

Yet, Maguire, his wife, Simone, and their three sons, age 8, 13, and 16, moved to Bowser four and a half years ago.

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20 YEARS IN THE VILLAGE WITH QUALICUM’S

What’s Cooking

by Lisa Verbicky

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or Patrick Simpson and Vickie Sissons, it’s hard to believe it’s been two decades and two grown children since they quit their city jobs on the North Shore, moved their family to Qualicum Beach, and opened their gourmet kitchen store.

“Neither of us had been in retail before, but, we saw an opportunity for the work-life balance we were looking for,” says Simpson.

The couple both spend a lot of time at the store, while Vickie also takes on much of what goes on behind the scenes.

“We’ve learned a ton over the years.”

They opened What’s Cooking in March 1993, and began selling affordable and quality gourmet kitchen products in the village.

“We had a merchandising designer work on the store before we opened. We actually didn’t get to see the final product until opening day. It was like one of those HGTV reveals, we were just blown away. It was really exciting.”

For anyone that knows Patrick, you know he’s still excited. An engaging people-person and a colorful conversationalist, his enthusiasm, especially for entertaining, is epidemic.

In fact, the self-proclaimed technological ‘dinosaur’ sold his admittedly under-utilized What’s Cooking website domain name last year. He’s only been on Facebook now for three weeks. And, yet, business held up against economic downturns and a spat of empty storefronts over the years.

“There is just so much out there to choose from today that consumers are becoming so overwhelmed that they just end up walking away.”

Taking it down a notch, Simpson’s approach over the years has been to inform, versus sell, on a select range of products.

“We give our customers what they need to make their own decisions without pressure and the rest just follows. They end up coming back and staying with us for years.”

“Besides, if it was just about selling, I wouldn’t be here. You have to enjoy what you do.”

With a more traditional customer base and higher quality products, being available to pass on knowledge and answer questions has been key, he says.

His ability to connect face to face is somewhat of a rarity, especially when many consumers today tend to consult their computers before buying online.

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stuffing is cold. Rub the bird with butter, grind some fresh pepper over it and place in a stainless steel covered roaster. If you don’t have a covered roaster, use tin foil to make a large tight seal.

by Patrick & Vickie Brine 1 cup non-iodized salt per gallon of water ¼ cup sugar per gallon of water 2-4 bay leaves 2-3 lemons cut in half Large rosemary sprig Branch of sage and 1 tbsp peppercorns

Place the bird in the oven and set the timer for 30 minutes. When the timer rings, reset the temperature to 325°F, and set your timer based on the size of your turkey. My 18½ lb turkey went into the oven at 9am and was out by 2:15pm. I do not open the oven to baste. The tight seal on the lid keeps all the moisture in. I take a look at 1:30 to see if everything is going well, then remove the lid to brown up the skin for 35-40 minutes.

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Note: for an 18 lb turkey, count on using 3 gallons of water.

Another of my secrets is to rest the turkey for a couple of hours or more after it’s finished cooking. As it relaxes, the juices are reabsorbed, making the meat succulent, tender and easier to carve. It may seem like a long time, but the texture will be improved the longer you leave the turkey to rest. Piping hot gravy will restore the heat.

Dissolve salt and sugar completely in 4 cups of boiling water, let cool. Remove giblets pack and neck from turkey cavity. Rinse turkey well and place in brining bag. Juice the lemons into the brining bag and include the lemon halfs. Add the remaining ingredients, seal bag and place in a cold area for 18-24 hours.

To test whether your turkey is cooked, insert a skewer into the thickest part of the leg and check that the juices are running clear, rather than pink. As oven temperatures and turkey shapes and sizes vary, it is crucial to check your turkey about 30 minutes before the calculated roasting time. If the juices are pink, roast for another 15 minutes and check again. Repeat as necessary until the turkey is cooked.

Turkey When I am ready to cook the turkey, I preheat the oven to 450°F, then place the whole brining bag in the sink and cut off a corner of the bag to drain the turkey brine. Remove the turkey from bag, rinse and dry the bird inside and out. If you want to stuff the turkey, remember not to pack the stuffing in too tight, and never use hot or warm stuffing; wait until your homemade

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FASCINATING RHYTHM: THE BEAT GOES ON

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know there will be folks reading who have not heard of Record Store Day (RSD). An initiative of US music retailers, since 2008 RSD has been held on the third Saturday of April as a global celebration of music, spotlighting the role of the independent music store in the community. Its conception was a response to the challenges facing the music industry, particularly the dramatic impact upon bricks-and-mortar music retail that downloading has had since the development of the MP3 as a ‘legitimate’ music format. As a direct consequence of this development, coupled with shifts in consumer trends, thousands of music stores – both independent and chain - have closed around the world. Here in Canada, for example, all but one Sam the Record Man store shut up shop in 2007 after seventy years of trading. After forty-nine years in business A&B Sound called it a day the following year. While these household names have gone by the wayside, there 1 2

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For the full account of how this cultural apocalypse came to be, I recommend the excellent book, “Appetite for SelfDestruction: The Spectacular Crash of the Record Industry in the Digital Age,” by Rolling Stone magazine contributor, Steve Knopper. It is truly an extraordinary story.

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Nanaimo’s premier music store, Fascinating Rhythm, celebrates its quarter-century in business on Friday November 1. Owner Steve Lebitschnig has been making a noise about it all year but, in such a gloomy climate for music retail, to shout about a significant milestone is simply maximizing a valuable opportunity for amped-up promotion. To this end Lebitschnig has been proactive in holding 25% off sales on 25th of every month, giving away store merchandise, staging in-store live performances and more. And the celebratory continued on next page •

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mood is set to climax with a six-hour mini music festival in the store on the anniversary itself.

A natural extension of Lebitschnig’s deep love of music, Fascinating Rhythm entered the fray on November 1, 1988. “For several years it had been a dream to open my own store,” he begins. ”I was already a serious music collector, but at some point started making concrete plans, saving money, buying stock and so on. I had no business experience and had never worked in retail or serving the public, but had been involved in the university radio station in Victoria. Working there made me realize how much I wanted to work in music in some capacity.

I didn’t want to pursue a career in commercial radio, so started thinking about a store, gradually putting it all together step by step, by myself. I opened in Country Club Mall, and remember the first day of business well; it was a Monday, and with no fanfare or advertising I just opened the doors. I think my sales were $86, and I was okay with that! The next day I was over $200, and it just went on from there. It soon became apparent that I might actually succeed at this.”

Things went well for Lebitschnig for the first five or six years, to such an extent that he thought of expansion into other Vancouver Island communities. Then sales levelled out and began to slump a little, but remained

generally steady enough that the owner could make a modest living. On the horizon, however, a digital revolution was looming, one bringing seismic changes to the music industry.

“Well, yes, Napster came along,” says Lebitschnig with a sigh. “That was the beginning of downloading on a large scale, and we’re all aware of where that has led. That genie was out of the bottle and there was no putting it back in! It’s morphed, expanded and multiplied, and as record companies tried to cut off one head of the snake, several more had sprouted!

It’s something the music industry has to live with and, for better or worse, accept. I’ve had many conversations-slash-arguments with customers about downloading music for free against the musicians’ wishes.

Most famously Metallica, Bonnie Raitt and Garth Brooks were outspoken against free

downloads, but human nature being what it is if there is something on offer for free, and if the opinion is that nobody’s getting hurt, then people will do what suits their own interests best. So, how can you fight that?”

Indeed, how can you? And the hurt does affect everyone from top to bottom: artists, studio personnel, record label, distributor, record store and, when that store closes down, the staff and those still buying physical formats. Mark Knopfler succinctly captured this situation when saying, “You might as well walk into a record store, put the CDs in your pocket and walk out without paying for them.” And on the morning of the day I wrote this article, as a subscriber to their mailing list I received an email from the Vancouver band, Said the Whale, in promotion of their new CD, stating, “…we understand that the market value of recorded music is in a steady decline, and that a lot of people are simply used to downloading music for free without thinking about it. We just want to make you aware that your habits as a consumer actually do affect our lives.”

“Fortunately we have enough customers that a) still buy music in a physical form and b) support musicians that they like, understanding that they, too, need some income!” continues Lebitschnig. “And we have customers that think of the welfare of the store; they appreciate what’s on offer and don’t want to see us having a tough time surviving. But as an owner-operator continued on page 29

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ROOTED IN THE COMMUNITY “You deposit your money, and we lend it out, safely. It stays in the community,” explains McGarvey. This community orientation shows up in all levels of the UBCU culture.

“Relationships are what motivate us,” says McGarvey. “When clients walk in the door, the tellers know who they are. They know their account numbers, and maybe the names of their grandchildren. We love to build relationships.”

“You see this in our staff. We have many long-term employees, including some whose parents or children worked here,” says McGarvey.

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“We’ve always been known for providing loans for people who otherwise might not be able to get one from a bigger institution.

We don’t bend rules, because we need to ensure the money we lend is safe, but we think creatively,” says McGarvey.

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he Union Bay Credit Union (UBCU) sums up its philosophy in three words: “Members helping Members.” To get a feel for what this means, you could imagine the UBCU as a tree, with its roots deep in local soil, and its fruit feeding the community.

If it’s a tree, it’s definitely a native species. This financial institution is deeply entrenched in the history of the communities it serves – Qualicum Beach, Bowser, Union Bay, Royston, Denman and Hornby Islands, and surrounding areas. Back in the 1940s, the region was booming, driven by logging and fishing. People wanted a safe place for their money, and they also wanted to help their communities thrive. So families, collier workers, fishermen, loggers and sawmill workers got together to create a locallybased, locally-owned credit union.

“The first branch was underneath the bed of one of the directors,” says UBCU Marketing and Member Services Manager Sharon McGarvey, with a laugh.

Since then, the UBCU has grown to include three (actual!) locations. It provides its 3200 members with all the services, expertise and professional support a larger bank or credit union can, but with a “personal touch” approach, and an emphasis on community values.

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The UBCU’s long-running community donation program has supported community halls, emergency services, youth programs, health care, environmental projects and many more grassroots initiatives. As well, their Community Partnership Program provides promotion for local businesses.

Any member enterprise can apply; if they are accepted, the UBCU buys gift certificates for the business and gives them away at events, in the meantime providing visibility for the business through posters at the branch and articles like this one.

Because the UBCU is small and based on relationships and not just numbers, it is able to be innovative.

“We’ve always been known for providing loans for people who otherwise might not be able to get one from a bigger institution. We don’t bend rules, because we need to ensure the money we lend is safe, but we think creatively,” says McGarvey.

As well, the UBCU continues to improve its services. “We are currently testing online banking for your mobile device, with a simplified screen that is easy to read. And we will be offering e-statements and e-transfers which will help us reduce paper, making our operations more environmentally sustainable. Keeping up with technological opportunities keeps us relevant with the younger generation, which is key,” says McGarvey.

In other words, the UBCU tree is wellestablished, and continuing to grow vigorously in our communities. ~

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continued from page 8 “We have amazing staff,” says Simpson, of his three employees.

“I hesitate to call them staff, because they are more than that. We are a team. We tell them that, yeah, as an employer we will ask you to do things for us, but, when we are out, this is your store, these are your customers.”

What’s Cooking has also become somewhat of a ‘destination store’ over the past twenty years, according to Simpson, attracting visitors with it’s unique products, quaint village surroundings and friendly rap-pour.

“We have a 1-800 number so we can take orders and answer questions for out of area customers,” says Simpson. “We ship regularly across BC and into Alberta.”

“It’s about being there when your customer’s need you. We have been open 7 days a week at set hours for the past 20 years. If people call or come in at closing, we don’t shut them out. We don’t have different hours in the winter and the summer. Our customers can rely on us.”

Simpson has managed to stay competitive over the years by offering a blend of classic items and brands like Nespresso and KitchenAid, as well as good quality, distinct products from places like Chicago and New York at affordable prices by seeking out creative distribution channels.

“We stick with products that offer good form and function at a reasonable price. We aren’t selling the Bentleys and Mercedes of the kitchen world, but, we are selling BMW’s and Volkswagons,” he laughs.

In January, What’s Cooking earned it’s place as a finalist for Business of the Year with the Business Examiner. In May, it placed second in a Joseph & Joseph Natural Window Display Contest.

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“We’ve found our place in the community. We’ve raised our kids here. We’ve been involved with the schools and minor hockey.

Business is good. I can’t complain. It’s been a great 20 years. ” What’s Cooking is open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sundays noon to 4 p.m.. They are located at 1-177 Second Avenue West, Qualicum Beach. You can reach them at 250-752-8744 or 1-866-752-8744. Visit them on Facebook at What’s Cooking the store for Cooks, or, email whats-cooking@ shaw.ca.

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Cell scientist Bruce Lipton points out that a cell is either moving away from danger (a state of fear) or towards nutrition or healing (a state of attraction i.e. love).

Are we motivated by fear or love? Often, the direction that we are moving in is more important than arriving at the goal.

Changing our motivation may not change what we do, but it profoundly changes our experience.

IT’S IMPOSSIBLE? DO IT ANYWAY.

by Joanne Sales Likelihood of life on earth: impossible Needs of the occupants: incalculable Obstacles: insurmountable Action needed: Do it anyway.

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photo in a newspaper showed a Palestinian woman standing directly in the path of an Israeli tank, waving her arms trying to save her family’s orchard of hundred-year-old olive trees. We can feel the depths of her despair in the face of cruel, meaningless destruction of that which is innocent, irreplaceable, beautiful, old and so badly needed.

Many of us feel like that. We stand there waving our arms, trying to save that which we cherish, whether it is a forest, river, animal, social program, old building, small farm, soup kitchen or child. Our despair could be over global warming, war, loss of privacy and the people’s voice. Too often, in the end we feel ignored and cast aside with our voices unheard, like the Palestinian woman in the path of an oncoming tank.

But there she stood. Her cause was hopeless, but she did it anyway, because her love was so great.

Our goals may be personal or global. Diana Nyad made 5 attempts to swim from Cuba to Florida and finally succeeded at the age of 64. For fifty-four hours, Nyad repeated to herself, “Find a way.” She tells us, “You are never too old to chase your dreams.” But how and why should we keep trying when it feels hopeless?

This is now a familiar story circulating the Internet. A small boy is running along the beach, trying to save the many starfish that have washed up onto the sand. He picks up one at a time and throws it back into the water. A man comes along. “You’ll never save all those starfish. Don’t bother.

It doesn’t make any difference.” The boy throws another starfish back into the water.

“It makes a difference to that one.” Small differences make big differences to those who need it.

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Not every goal is worthy or possible, and some situations have no positive outcome.

“Damned if we do and damned if we don’t.”

A Star Trek adventure presents a situation in which a choice must be made between saving a ship of refugees or the star base.

There is no way to win. In that kind of situation, it isn’t about finding the right solution. It’s about struggling with the right questions. It’s a test of character. Perhaps the situation on earth right now is a test of character for each of us – or the whole human race. That’s another reason to “do it anyway.”

Things could change on a dime. All it would take is a shift of consciousness. It’s possible that one morning elected politicians and corporate powers would wake up and say, “Hey, maybe we shouldn’t burn our only house down.”

“Fat chance,” you say.

Well, Gandhi did it. But he also prayed a lot. Some people don’t pray because they aren’t sure whether it works.

Prayer is impossible. I think we should all throw caution to the wind and do it anyway! Vocalizing our needs, aspirations and intentions, humbly acknowledging that we are in a tight spot and need help – we can all do that, regardless of whether or not we have the origins of the cosmos figured out.

We came from somewhere and we have the right to call home base and ask for help!

In some ways it’s about saving ourselves – in the highest sense. We don’t know if the side of love will win, but we need to be on the side of love regardless.

Remember this song? “Oh when the saints go marching in, (repeat), well, I want to be in their number, when the saints go marching in.” It doesn’t really matter what a “saint” means to you. The point is we aspire to be among those that we admire, with whom we would want to spend another chunk of eternity.

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Motivation is hugely important. Speaking about the importance of taking on impossible tasks, Pema Chodron points to Bertrand Glassman Roshi who works with the homeless in Yonkers, New York. He said that he knew there was no way to end homelessness, yet he would devote his life to trying. Mother Theresa had a similar resilient and vast approach in India. Chodron says, “Don’t worry about results; just open your heart in an inconceivably big way, in that limitless way that benefits everyone you encounter. Don’t worry whether or not it’s doable. The intention is vast,” and that intention stretches our mind beyond the ordinary confused state that keeps us limited and bound.

The skills we develop while striving towards one “failed” goal may be the reason we succeed at another goal. We may fail again and again until finally another door opens and we succeed.

Things are not as they appear to be. We don’t really see the whole picture. There may be a ground swell, a shift, or help coming that we can’t see yet. We don’t yet fully understand the causes, possible changes, or our own power – individually or collectively. You may be “the hundredth monkey” which shifts the whole scenario.

Things are not as they appear to be. We don’t really see the whole picture. There may be a ground swell, a shift, or help coming that we can’t see yet. We don’t yet fully understand the causes, possible changes, or our own power – individually or collectively. You may be “the hundredth monkey” which shifts the whole scenario.

Never think you are unimportant!

“Never give up,” the Dalai Lama tells us.

As always, there are great mysteries at work here. Besides, we’re just getting started. ~ Joanne Sales is a freelance writer and blueberry farm living in rural Qualicum Beach. Questions about her articles ... email joanne@glasswing.com

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The Tour runs October 12, 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and comes complete with a user-friendly brochure with a handy map to guide you. Pick up a brochure at the ferry terminal, or stop by Tour Central when you arrive (beside the post office) to get information, directions, a Tour brochure and details about great music featured at various studios. You can also view or download the complete Tour brochure or just the map from the Gabriola Arts Council website (www.artsgabriola. ca).

Gabriola Island is home to hundreds of talented artists and the Tour features work in almost every media imaginable. Whether your interest lies in painting, sculpture, photography, jewellery, textile, pottery, glass, mixed media—you name it, Gabriola has it all. At many of the studios, the artists will be at work or demonstrating their technique.

After 16 years, the Gabriola Thanksgiving Studio Tour has gained thousands of loyal followers and is a magnet for art lovers from all over. One of Canada’s most artistic communities, Gabriola is a veritable goldmine of interesting, exciting and creative works of art.

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Delectable finger foods, no host bar, Indian Marketplace, Silent Auction, Face painting for the kids, Kumbana Marimba Band and other entertainment, music and dance. Meet humanitarians, Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino recipients of the Order of Canada. Support this amazing Charity for Children in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Tibet. Adults $25.

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Please consider joining us on October 19th when we invite you to engage in a new rhythm of life around your experience with dementia. We will gather at St. Stephens United Church, for a half day of exploration.

Registration is required for this free event, and there are a limited number of spaces available for persons with dementia to be supported in a social activity program while the care partner participates in the morning programming. We are offering this as a one time opportunity because in the past community members have asked us for this service. We are here to serve our community and build towards making it an accessible environment for persons with dementia.

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nfluenza season is almost here. Influenza, Aka “the flu” is a common and highly contagious respiratory disease that affects the nose, throat and lungs. Influenza viruses can change rapidly. That’s why there is a new flu shot every year-to protect against the circulating virus strain.

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It’s estimated that between 10 to 20% of the population becomes infected with influenza each year with an annual global attack rate estimated at 5-10% in adults and 20-30% in children. While the majority who become sick do recover, the flu results in an average of 20,000 hospitalizations and, every year , between 2,000 and 8000 Canadians die of flu and its complications.

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You can play an active role in staying healthy and preventing the spread of the flu virus. Follow these simple steps:

Call to find out more about flu shots this season, and if you’re eligible to receive yours at no charge.

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• Get your flu shot. Getting the flu shot every year is one of the most effective ways to prevent catching and spreading flu virus.

• Wash your hands frequently. Wash your hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. Wash before and after eating, if you have been in a public place, after using the washroom, after coughing or sneezing and touching surfaces that may have been contaminated. An alcohol based hand sanitizer is also effective in killing viruses.

• Keep your hands away from your face. In most cases the flu virus enters the body through the eyes, nose or mouth.

• Cough and sneeze into your arm, not your hand. If you use a tissue, dispose of it as soon as possible and wash your hands.

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REIKI: NOW A MAINSTREAM HEALING PRACTICE

by Michele Deakin, Reiki Practitioner

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eiki (say Ray-key) originated in Tibet and was discovered by Masako Usui in Japan in the late 1800’s, early 1900’s. His student, Mrs. Takata brought Reiki to the West in 1937. It has been passed down from teacher to student since then.

This healing technique is being used in hospitals, hospices and even military to complement mainstream medical treatment, but also to provide comfort and quality of life to many. Based on the idea that we are energetic beings, Reiki can help us heal our bodies, deal with personal and emotional issues, reduce our stress or pain, sleep better, and provide many other benefits.

Dr. Gabor Mate in his book When the Body Says No documents how emotions left unexpressed can build up over time and lead to Alzheimers, Parkinsons, and various forms of cancer, disease or chronic pain. Reiki has been used around North America to help people let go of these emotions, pain and stress the body is holding, making healing easier for the patients.

For example, Nancy Eos, M.D. and Reiki Master, a member of the teaching staff of the University of Michigan Medical School “can’t imagine practicing medicine without Reiki.” In her book Reiki and Medicine she describes using Reiki to treat trauma, heart attack, respiratory problems, child abuse, allergic reactions and other emergency-room situations.

Hospitals in Canada too are using Reiki though specific numbers are hard to find. But a few examples include regular use by staff at both Toronto General and Princess Margaret Hospitals in Toronto, and BC Women’s Hospital has had positive results using it on pregnant inpatients with chemical dependencies.

There is no right or wrong way to experience a Reiki treatment - it is all about the individual and what they need to do, or are ready to process.

It is important to add that the practitioner does not “do” anything to the client, but rather assists the flow of energy, like a conduit.

Nothing happens in a treatment that the client doesn’t permit.

There are many practitioners in this area to choose from. Like any health practitioner, each person will have their own personality and treatment styles and so offer a different experience. Find the one that works for you.

References: 1. Larden CN, Palmer ML, Janssen P; Efficacy of therapeutic touch in treating pregnant inpatients who have a chemical dependency; http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15486152?dopt=Abstract 2. Mate, Dr. Gabor, When the Body Says No, The Hidden Cost of Stress; Vintage Canada, 2012 3. Rand, William Lee; Reiki in Hospitals, International Centre for Reiki website.

4. Military Mental Health; http://www.militarymentalhealth. org/blog/2013/03/healing-hands-reiki-and-militarystress/#sthash.744M8nRL.dpuf I believe it is a privilege to be permitted to practice Reiki on another and to help that person heal or feel better. I have experience working with people who have various injuries or pain, lung infection, arthritis, diabetes, general anxiety, stress about exams or work, or are just curious. For information or an appointment please contact me at auklet@shaw.ca or 250-738-0232, or on Facebook at Inner Balance; Renewal Through Reiki. ~

Outside of hospitals Reiki is used by the US Military for PTSD sufferers to help them cope and find quality of life.

Also, many hospices across North America, including those in Qualicum Beach, Port Alberni and Nanaimo offer Reiki to their clients and families to reduce stress, pain and help increase quality of life during a significant stage in life’s journey.

WHAT HAPPENS AT AN APPOINTMENT During a Reiki treatment clients lay fully clothed on a massage table, often covered by a blanket. The practitioner will assist the client to relax and then lay hands on or above the body in certain positions. Some people sleep during a treatment and others just relax.

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n 2005, Parksville resident Emmy Matte went to India as a volunteer for Child Haven International. Many folks in the Oceanside area are now familiar with the good works done by Child Haven, founded

by Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino in 1985.

The unique organization which is based on Ghandian philosophy is responsible for establishing and maintaining ten homes in India, bangladesh, Nepal and Tibet that offer education and training programs for over 1300 children, destitute women and elderly.

For Emmy Matte, meeting and working with all the children at the Kaliyampoondi home, the journey of one special child was particularly inspiring.

This is the story of Saveetha, a little girl who lived with her parents and siblings in a small hut by the sea. Misfortune had hit the family in a big way. First at the age of seven Saveetha suffered extremely high fevers and with no medical attention was left with paralysis in both legs and right arm. Not able to walk, Saveetha spent six years lying in the hut and had to be carried around by others.

Eventually the affliction was diagnosed as polio. Then the 2004 tsunami came! The hut and all the family’s belongings including her father’s boat was destroyed. The family was put into one of the many camps set up by an organization who finally contacted Child Haven International. That is how Saveetha came to to the home in Kaliyampoondi.

children to be taken to the big hospital in Vellore for assessment. This amazingly led to three months in the Vellore Rehabilitation Centre for Saveetha. Here was a child, whose life once seemed so unfortunate and hopeless, that was now working with physio and occupational therapists and completing a vigorous training program. And her devoted mother was able to stay with her throughout the process!

Although she would most likely never be able to walk, the determined and well-loved little Saveetha became strong and learned to be almost entirely self sufficient. With her new custom built wheelchair, Saveetha was overjoyed. No need for it to be electric, because in the Child Haven home, there are always many willing hands.

With the help of Child Haven, Emmy saw, first hand, one girl’s life change profoundly.

Saveetha is now able to go to school and get the education she and her family thought she would never have. It is through the eyes and hearts of volunteers like Emmy Matte and charities like Child Haven International who bring home the stories and results of our Canadian generosity. ~ Learn more about Child Haven by visiting their website: www.childhaven.ca

Oct 25 – 7 to 10pm Parksville Convention Centre

Tue - Fri • 9am - 3pm 324 Boorman Rd, Qualicum Beach

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COMMUNITY CENTRE AVAILABLE FOR RENTALS Meetings, Weddings, Dances, Parties, Reunions, Indoor Sports Activities (some restrictions), Tradeshows, Stage productions - the possibilities are endless!

INFORMATION: 250-757-9938 WWW.COMMUNITYHALL.CA

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Complete Automotive Repairs in Town • Brake Service • Tires • Batteries • Tune-Ups • Exhaust Systems • Fuel, Snacks, Beverages and More!

Delectable finger foods, no host bar, Indian Marketplace, Silent Auction, Face painting for the kids, Kumbana Marimba Band and other entertainment, music and dance.

Meet humanitarians, Bonnie and Fred Cappuccino recipients of the Order of Canada. Support this amazing Charity for Children in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Tibet.

Adults $25. Kids 12 and under $5.

Outlets in Parksville at Fireside Books, Amrikkos in Qualicum at Heaven on Earth and The Shoe Inn.

Through the generous donations of volunteers, Child Haven was able to sponsor Saveetha and a handful of other handicapped

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Emmys Matte’s medical background made her follow this little girl’s situation with a keen interest. Emmy had been getting to know the family and began teaching the eager child to read. She was so impressed with Saveetha’s desire to learn and her ability to quickly pick up some English as well.

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Kaliyampoondi is the large home in southern India about 100k inland from Chennai (Madras). The home cares for about 250 children, from kindergarten age to college students, as well as the many women and volunteers who look after the children and kitchen. Saveetha, always bright and fun loving, found many girls her own age and fit in easily despite having to be carried around and needing special care.

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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 opportunity to see how coastal communities on Vancouver Island are preparing for the impacts of climate change and sea level rise.

Hello to all the residents of Area H Arlene and I had a great vacation in August and spent most of our time in the Bowron Lakes area. It is a wonderful part of BC and the canoeing was excellent. In the last few weeks I have tried hard to find a few hungry fish, but about all I have done is turned perfectly good gasoline into noise and waves.

NEW RDN WEB PAGE The RDN Staff have produced a new web page that makes navigation to important parts of the RDN website much simpler. I believe that it is an excellent product and if you go onto the main RDN web page you will see clickable text that says “Get Involved”. Follow this link.

SECONDARY SUITES We are in the public consultation phase of the Secondary Suites Study. This consultation is about getting public input on whether or not we want Secondary Suites in the RDN and in specific, Area H. Some of this consultation already occurred in Area H during the Fall Fair. An additional information session is planned 6-8pm, Oct 2 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre.

RAINWATER HARVESTING REBATES The RDN has a Rainwater Harvesting Incentive program that allows for a one time grant of up to $750 for those who are installing or upgrading a system.

There is a great deal of information on this program available on the RDN web site that I would encourage you to visit if you are interested in this program, (of course, you can always call me).

GETTING CLIMATE READY FOR COASTAL COMMUNITIES There will be a Climate Change Workshop at the Deep Bay Field Station from 9am4pm on Oct 9. This workshop is hosted by the Fraser Basin Council, the BC Climate Action Secretariat and Stewardship Centre for British Columbia. This is a good 2 7

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It is recommended that attendees represent, Local Governments, First Nations, Planning and Engineering professionals and Community Organizations.

For more information or to register, do a Google search on “Fraser Basin Council Retooling”.

GREEN BUILDING SERIES The RDN is running the following tour and open houses that are focused on Green Building. If you are interested, I would encourage you to find more information on the RDN web site.

GUIDED RAIN GARDEN TOUR Saturday, Oct 5th, start at 2 pm sharp (Meet in the parking lot in front of City of Nanaimo Service and Resource Centre at 411 Dunsmuir St.)

GREEN BUILDING OPEN HOUSES Sunday Oct 6th, various times. Addresses of open houses will be given upon registration

BAYNES SOUND INVESTMENTS CONSULTATION PLAN Since my last discussion on the BSI application in this publication, there have been some significant changes. I expect that most of you have either read about this in the media or through my emails. If you have not, the following is provided for your information. By the time you read this there may have been further changes. If you want to keep very current on these changes, please send me an email at bill.veenhof@ shaw.ca and I will put you on that list.

On April 23, 2013, the Board voted to allow the BSI application to proceed. I supported this. At that time, (and now) it was clear that there were many people opposed to the development, just as there were many people in favour. This put me in the position that, if I supported one side of the debate, I would be knowingly ignoring the voices on the other side. To me, this was unacceptable and I insisted on a public consultation phase that would end in a democratic survey. The

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survey results are to inform the Board vote on whether or not to open the OCP and RGS for change.

For the public consultation to happen, there needs to be a formal Public Consultation Plan. And, for this public consultation to be meaningful, Staff and I need to ensure that the public has all the information necessary to make an informed choice when the survey occurs. Clearly, the community has very high expectations for quality information, and so they should.

Recognizing that there were gaps in the information that BSI had submitted, Staff wrote BSI indicating what information was needed to prior to public consultation. It is entirely understandable that there were gaps in the BSI file, and filling in these gaps is part of the normal process of most applications. Staff then started preparing a consultation plan for a June vote but this plan did not have dates as it wasn’t clear when BSI would submit the requested information. I asked staff to approach BSI and ask BSI when they thought they would be ready. BSI responded that they would have everything in by July 31. This date then became the foundation of the Public Consultation Plan that the Board voted on in July. Even as we were approaching the vote, Staff and I were concerned that July 31 was unachievable for BSI. Staff then, again asked BSI if they could make the date, BSI indicated they could.

July 31 came and went and BSI had still not submitted most of the information. On Aug 6, BSI provided some data but, some of this was incomplete and some information was not available, notably, water.

Accepting that meaningful public consultation requires meaningful information and that the delays in information mean that the consultation plan dates no longer work, we could not go forward with the plan we just voted in.

This situation has shaken my confidence in BSI’s ability to deliver on anything. If BSI can’t deliver on the simple stuff how can we count on them to deliver of the tough stuff that is to come?

Had it been up to me alone, I would have asked the Board to reconsider the application. However, staff advised that in order to ensure that there is no ambiguity on the part of BSI, resetting the suspense date for information delivery to Sep 19 would be appropriate. This gives BSI seven additional weeks. I supported this. ~

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Fascinating Rhythm - continued from page 13 I can be fairly nimble, and adapt. We can offer a high level of service, product knowledge and stock range, and our customers can have an experience that browsing at Amazon’s recommendations can never compete with. I know for sure that there is a place for bricks-and-mortar stores like ours, and while it might not be to serve the majority of music consumers, there will always be a place for physical formats. The pie has gotten significantly smaller, but as all of the chains have dropped away there are so fewer places people can go to buy music that we are managing to survive.”

Yet beyond music stores as simply vendors of music, I personally have always viewed them as community hubs, places where people rendezvous to shoot the breeze about music or whatever. In various roles I have worked in the music industry for thirty-five years, so base this opinion on considerable hands-on experience rather than a romantic vision of the fading glory of ‘Ye Olde Musick Shoppe.’ Lebitschnig wholeheartedly agrees, saying: “Yes, the store is a meeting place! I think music stores are unique in this respect. People that come in know that they’ll be talking to staff that are really into music; customers meet other customers and friendships are formed; we’ve had bands form in the store, so the community building aspect is very gratifying. Many people shopping with me today are long-term customers, some for well over twenty years. Some early customers, on their lunch break from high school, these days come in with their children. I know literally hundreds of customers by name, and I think it can be a special thrill to enter a store, be greeted with a smile by name and be advised of or directed to something new that we know they will enjoy. We also get to know about customers’ lives, so will always ask how they’re doing, especially if they may have had problems recently. We care, you know? It’s just part of being involved in your community.”

Without spoiling it in the event you get to see it, as its subtitle implies the “Last Shop Standing” DVD ends on a note of optimism. Whether the unexpected upsurge of vinyl LP sales in recent years indicates a backlash against the nebulous MP3 is open to debate, but it does seem that for a while yet the beat is set to go on for stores like Fascinating Rhythm. The future of the music industry remains entirely unpredictable, about which Lebitschnig says, “It’s hard to know where it’s all going, but overall I have a sense that it’ll all work out!” So do I, and here’s to when we celebrate your 50th Anniversary, Fascinating Rhythm!

Fascinating Rhythm is located at 51 Commercial Street in downtown Nanaimo. Featuring a bill of local bands and musicians the store is hosting its 25th Anniversary party between 2:00 and 8:00pm on Friday November 1. The event is free and open to all ages. For further information call the store on (250) 716-9997 or ‘like’ Fascinating Rhythm on Facebook.

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Aries (March 21-April 19) You need more sleep now because the Sun is as far away from your sign as it gets all year and the Sun is your source of energy. However, this placement of the Sun gives you have the best opportunity all year to learn more about yourself through your one-to-one encounters.

Discover what needs they do or do not fill in your life. Consider how you fill others’ needs. (Regardless of affection, love or lust, relationships are also practical.) That’s why you have to be as good for your partner as he or she is for you.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Your dance card is full. Everyone wants to see your face! Enjoy this increased popularity and go with the flow. Join Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) “Where’s the action?” This is classes, clubs, groups and organizations. Call up your motto now as the pace of your life accelerates old friends and make contact. The reason this is with short trips, to-ing and fro-ing, talking to many important is you’re going to study friendships and people, and perhaps a vacation. (A vacation would be the role they play in your life. You will also do perfect.) Your mind is alive and curious and, above all, your best work by co-operating with others. Enjoy you want a break from your daily, ho-hum routine. socializing but also enjoy working with others. Team You’ll love talking to friends, neighbours and relatives effort will pay off. as well as writing and reading. You can learn a lot about how you handle your daily relationships.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) This is the only time Taurus (April 20-May 20) You’re gung ho to get all year when the Sun is at high noon in your chart.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) It’s time to reflect on your Symbolically, this means you are in the limelight. organized. You want to be efficient, effective and values and what matters in life. When we think of our Furthermore, this lighting is flattering, which is productive. You want to feel you’re in control and managing your life. (How well can you kid yourself?) values, it’s easy to think about money and possessions, why people in authority and power are impressed which has its place. (Especially if the posse is after This is why you’ll strive to make every action count. with you. Naturally, they will approach you with you.) But money and possessions are about security Ironically, you will have to serve others and fulfill increased responsibilities or requests for your help. and, to a lesser degree, comfort. You’re not your bank Say yes because you don’t have to do anything the needs of someone else. Nevertheless, you’ll account. (You’re your car and where you eat.) Examine special to dazzle them. Good lighting is everything. be pleased if you pull your act together. Naturally, your relationship to money and your stuff. The whole (Ask the anointed in Hollywood.) this extends to your body, which is why you’re into point of having stuff is to have greater control of your exercise and eating healthier. life and to make life easier, right?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This month you want Gemini (May 21-June 20) It’s fun city! Make to broaden your horizons through travel, study, plans for a vacation because you need a change and Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Happy birthday! Because adventure, new and unfamiliar experiences, plus the Sun is in your sign this month, it’s your chance to meeting people from different backgrounds. You’re want to have good time! Sports events, working recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. You with children and anything to do with the arts, the eager and hungry to learn! Go back to school or take entertainment world or the hospitality industry will are Numero Uno right now so enjoy it. The world will up a new hobby. One of the best ways to expand recognize this as well, which is why you will attract flourish. Romantic relationships will be lighter and your world is through travel. If you can’t get away, more pleasant. Some could meet new love. And while fortunate circumstances and important people to you. then be a tourist in your own city. You will love Make the most of this! You have a need to express you’re having fun, you also have an opportunity to heady, profound discussions about politics, religion, yourself. Cut the false modesty and martyr bit. It’s all and what people think about Windows 8 or their become more aware of who you are. The wisdom of about you and your first duty is to yourself. “Garcon!” hydro company. the ages says it’s about “Know thyself ”. (Keep your ID handy.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Now is the time to do Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Focus on debt, some soul-searching. Seek out moments of solitude Cancer (June 21-July 22) Your focus is on home, inheritances, shared property, insurance matters, and look back over the last year. Give yourself a report taxes and all that red-tape stuff. You want more family and your private life. (Find your baby blue card. How do things look? Are you happy with the blanket and assume a fetal position.) Many will be control of your life by sorting out past issues related picture? How do you want your life to be different more involved with a parent. You’ll enjoy being in to these areas. You will also have to deal with because you will be entering a fresh new year in a familiar surroundings and trading lies with family someone whose values are different from yours. month. (Your birthday.) In Eastern wisdom, it is said members about the bad old days. What you want is This is never easy because you feel you’re right and how a thing begins is how it unfolds. That’s why a feeling of home – something solid, a refuge. And they’re wrong – naturally. (They feel the same way you’ll work to create this. And yes, George Burns was beginnings are important. Earl Nightingale said, about you.) Voltaire said, “Doubt is an uncomfortable “People with goals succeed because they know where position but certainty is absurd.” Meanwhile, back in they are going.” the bedroom, sex will be hot and passionate! right, “Happiness is having a large, loving, caring, close-knit family in another city.”

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of Laughs Productions” creating gorgeous Balloon sculptures.

Their will be a pumpkin carving & coloring contest, lots of prizes to be won everywhere!

All children in costume will receive a free hotdog and can enter their name in a draw.

The Bowser Elementary School PAC is hosting the concession again at the party.

Around 8pm the Bow Horn Bay Fire Department will light up the sky with their amazing Fireworks display, sponsored by “Bowser Builders Supply.”

LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY

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he Lighthouse Recreation Committee is hosting their annual Halloween Party at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay on Saturday Oct. 26 from 6.00pm to 8.30pm.

The evening will be full of fun and excitement for all ages, everyone is welcome!

Captain Thunderpants will entertain the crowds during two shows. The Captain is a singing, storytelling, intergalactic space

pirate, and has performed at festivals, schools, special events and libraries, bringing his unique blend of fun, engaging entertainment to the children of this planet.

We like to extend a huge Thank You to local businesses and various community groups that support this annual event, none of the above would be possible otherwise!

We look forward to have him at the party!

Volunteers are needed, so if you like to help setting up or during the evening, please contact Gonda or Patty.

A Thrilling Haunted House will be created in the side room, with the help of VIU students expertise!

For more info on the event please contact: Gonda Lekx rglekx@shaw.ca or Patty Biro at shipshore@shaw.ca

In the main hall the kids have opportunity to play games, join the cakewalk, watch the amazing Nadia Thalassa from “Lots

Looking forward to seeing you at the Lighthouse Country Family Halloween Party!!

PUBLIC INFO SESSION DRINKING WATER & WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM Five years ago, RDN residents voted to establish a Drinking Water & Watershed Protection service ...

Come join us this October as we: • Update on Drinking Water & Watershed Protection program initiatives • Present the findings from the recent region-wide Water Budget study • Discuss the development of an Integrated Watershed Management Framework for the RDN: we want your say!

Thursday, Oct. 10, 2013 7:00 - 9:00pm Parksville Conference Centre 132 Jensen Ave E., Parksville Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2013 7:00 - 9:00pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 747 Jones St. Qualicum Beach This will be a casual and interactive session. Refreshments will be provided!

For more information, call (250) 390-6560 or email watersmart@rdn.bc.ca See www.dwwp.ca for details on the program The Drinking Water & Watershed Protection program is brought to you by: The RDN, City of Nanaimo, City of Parksville, District of Lantzville and Town of Qualicum Beach O C T O B E R

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Community Event Calendar October 2013 We lend ...

YOU SPEND! Need a loan for your renovation project? Wishing you had a new kitchen, updated bathroom, new roof, or perhaps some new landscaping?

Stop into your local branch today to talk to one of our friendly, knowledgable staff about how we can help you complete your projects this season.

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

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.

LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY FAMILY HALLOWEEN PARTY - Saturday, October 26th at the Lighthouse Country Community Hall in Qualicum Bay. Check us out on Facebook for up to date details or email rglekx@shaw.ca. We are always looking for volunteers to assist with this huge event. Let us know if you want to get involved in some way.

FALL PROGRAMS FOR LIGHTHOUSE RECREATION LIGHTHOUSE RECREATION: FMI Call 250-757-8366 or email shipshore@shaw.ca.

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE PANCAKE BREAKFAST – Sunday, October 13, 8am to Noon, Pancake Breakfast, Poultry Swap, Flea Market. Live Music on the Hall stage until 2pm. Breakfast is FLOOR HOCKEY - Ages 14 and up at the Bowser served this morning by the Bowser Elementary PAC. Elementary School. Wednesday nights commencing on September 25th through to November 13th from 7:00 LIGHTHOUSE SENIORS #152 – Next meeting is pm to 9:00 pm. $35 for 8 sessions full payment due Monday, October 7 at the LCC. Usual Pot Luck but on first night. Needs 8 people to run the program. FMI instead with wieners and buns. FMI Call Shirley at contact Kevin Bull at 250 757-8423. Bring your own 250-757-2384. stick and wear non marking shoes.

LIGHTHOUSE SPINNERS – Bring your Spinning Wheels and fibre and join the Lighthouse Spinners at the LCC. Tuesdays at 10:30am. FMI Call 250-7578402.

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 250757-8307.

LIONS REC HALL – 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Hall rentals, call Bert Carter: 250 240 4538.

QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB - Meet at 7pm, every second and fourth Tuesday in the Lions Den. LIGHTHOUSE FLOOR CURLERS – Monday and Friday, 1 - 3pm, Sept. to May at the Lions’ Rec Hall.

Come and join an easy to play mixed group activity for all ages, even into your 80’s, in door on a gym floor. Curling rocks supplied. Join the Club for the season and enjoy “extra events”. Drop-in $2. FMI Call Fred (250) 752-0216 or Al (250) 738-0646.

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RACQUET SPORTS AT THE LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE - Badminton, mini-tennis, pickleball, and table tennis, Mondays, starting Sept. 23, 7 pm.

Beginners welcome, equipment provided, ages1580 drop-in fee $4. FMI Call 250-757-8307 or email steelehunt@shaw.ca.

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GARDENING SERIES - Offered by master gardener Connie Kurmoto. Pre-registration is essential so that the instructor can prepare adequate supplies for each session. To register, please contact Phyllis Taylor at 250-757-9363 or email wandataylor@shaw.ca.

BUILDING HEALTHY SOIL - Sunday, October 20th, at 10:00 am at the LCC, Hobby Room. Gardening gets a lot easier when your soil is healthy. Whether you grow flowers, shrubs, or vegetables you will appreciate this session that will teach you the basics of building healthy soil. The lecture will introduce you to some of the critters in your soil and outline the work they will do for you in exchange for a bit of food and water. The hands on component will include some simple soil testing, composting, and sheet mulching a lasagna garden bed. You are welcome to bring a jar of your soil for us to look at. (3 hours) Charge is $20, HYPERTUFFA - Saturday and Sunday, November 9th & 10th, at 11:00 am at the LCC, Hobby Room. Join us in building a small hypertuffa planter. This is a two class series because your creation will need to cure overnight before you remove the forms. We will talk about different options in building hypertuffa containers, and then you will build your own. Although the containers should not be planted right away, we will talk about appropriate plantings, and this workshop will be held early enough for you to plant one up to give as a Christmas present. Charge is TBA as materials will need to be ordered.

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LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS GROUP - Needs your help! FMI Call: Val Weismiller: 250757-9667.

BOWSER TENNIS CLUB - Club drop-in doubles: Sundays 10 am and Thursdays 5 pm. Novice night Mondays at 6pm, all welcome! FMI Call 250-757-8307.

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OCTOBER!

BOWSER • BRANCH 211

250-757-9222 • website: www.rcl211.ca • email: rcl211@shaw.ca Oct 3 – L.A. General Meeting Oct 15 – Branch 211 Executive Meeting Oct 22 – Branch 211 General Meeting Oct 31 – L.A. Executive Meeting

BEATING THE BLUES - Educational support group for people living with depression. Share strategies, move toward your goals, and increase your joy in life. Tuesdays 6-8 PM in Parksville. FMI Call Stephanie 250-937-1223.

Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue to Fri 9am - 12 noon

THE ARROWSMITH NEEDLE ARTS GUILD - Meet the first and third Thursday of each month 9:30am-2pm at Qualicum Civic Centre. “Stitch-Ins” are on the second and last Thursday from 1-4pm. Join us to embroider, learn new techniques and for friendship with other stitchers. In Parks/Qual. contact Jeri at (250) 752-9320 or email theburkes@shaw.ca.”

Oct 5 – GIANT MEAT DRAW (TURKEYS & HAMS) ~ L.A. Serving Beef Dip with fries/slaw $10 Oct 19 – TEXAS HOLD’EM TOURNAMENT ~ Advance Buy-In $40. Tickets on sale at the Lounge. ~ Limited to 100 Seats!

Oct 20 – VETERANS’ APPRECIATION DINNER ~ Noon, Bar Opens 11:30 a.m.

Oct 26 – HALLOWEEN BUS TOUR ~ Contact the Lounge for information

QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB – Oct 8 - 7 pm at QB Civic Centre speaker: Lindsay Cox, The Duchess of Dirt. All welcome!

Mixed Pool Tuesdays ............................................................. 4:30 pm Cribbage Wednesdays ........................................................ 7:00 pm Texas Hold’em Thursdays ................................... ....................... 6:30 pm Mixed Darts Fridays ............................................................... 7:00 pm

Meat Draws - Every Friday @ 5:00 p.m. & Saturday @ 4:30 p.m.

Food Available Fridays • Closed Sunday & Monday

RDN RECREATION PROGRAMS REFRESH, RENEW, REGISTER NOW FOR FALL PROGRAMS! HENRY MORGAN COMMUNITY PARK GRAND OPENING - Families and community members of all ages are invited to attend, and to bring their small RC vehicle to race on the pump track. Thursday, October 3, 10:30am. Henry Morgan Community Park, 85 Henry Morgan Drive, Bowser.

ADULT GENTLE YOGA - An introduction to Yoga, this class is suitable for all levels, especially those who are just beginning yoga or prefer a gentle class. No flexibility required! Bowser Elementary School Tues 6-7:15pm. Reg. #30911 Oct 1-22. Reg. #30912 Oct 29-Nov 19. $36.40/4. Lighthouse Community Hall Thurs 9:30-10:45am. 30913 Oct 3-24. 30914 Oct 31-Nov 21. $36.40/4 CHILDREN TAEKWONDO - Join Revelina from the Errington Taekwondo School to learn the basics of this martial art. Taekwondo is a martial art originating in Korea.

It combines combat and self defense techniques with sport and exercise.

This introduction class will allow students to get a feel for the sport, without competition. Fri 3:00-4:00pm $49/6. Reg #30920 Oct 11-Nov 22.

Please pre-register for all RDN programs to avoid program cancellation. Call Chrissie at 250-757-8118, email at cfinnie@rdn.bc.ca or call Oceanside Place at 250-248-3252 for more information.

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DO YOU WANT TO QUIT SMOKING? If you want to smoke, that is your business.

BUT, if you want to QUIT, and stay quit, that’s OUR business! Join us every Tuesday evening at 7:30pm at the Baptist Church 600 Beach Rd, Qualicum Beach. FMI visit www.nicotine-anonymous.org.

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MID ISLAND FLORAL ART CLUB - Oct 10 - Meet at St. Stephens United Church Hall, Qualicum Beach, at 1:45 pm “Demo & Do” Thanksgiving Designs. Four of our members, Finola Jones, Leanne Opel, Annette Dexter and Kathy McRae will demonstrate designs for Thanksgiving using Fruits & Vegetables, Dried Materials plus a Traditional and an Abstract design. FMI Call (250) 937-1350.

THE QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY – Oct 16 - Will hold their regular meeting, 7 p.m. at the Qualicum Legion. Guest Speaker will be Kenn Joubert on Huguenot Trilogy, Problems in Researching. Guests welcome.

MORNING GLORY SCHOOL - Oct 18 - Open House 1-3pm. Meet our new Class 2/3 teacher Mrs. Hall. FMI Call 250-752-2722 or visit www.morninggloryschool. ca.

JOIN O.D.E.T.T. - Oct 19 - At St. Stephen’s United Church , 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.

This is a free educational event focusing on a half day interactive program for care partners and persons with dementia. Registration is required. FMI Email odett.is@gmail.com or call 250-248-2582. Coffee’s on at 9 am!

UNION BAY COMMUNITY CLUB FALL DINNER – Oct 20 – Doors open at 5pm, dinner at 5:30pm. Union Bay Community Hall. Tickets $13/each, call Donna at (250) 335-2147 or Dave at (250) 335-2317.

KNOX UNITED CHURCH – Oct 20 – Presents The Greater Victoria Police Chorus.

Come hear familiar tunes from today, yesteryear, Broadway and more. 2:30 pm. Tickets available at Knox Church office, 345 Pym St, Parksville & Mulberry Bush Bookstores. $15/advance $20 /door. FMI Call 250-248-3927 or visit www. kucparksville.ca.

THE ECHO PLAYERS’ SOCIETY – Is pleased to announce that the 9th Annual edition of the Vancouver Island Juried One Act Play Festival at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach October 23 – 27. Three jurors will judge ten plays submitted by various theatre groups from across the Island. Curtain - 7:30 pm and 2pm (Sun. Mat.). Tickets - $12 Adults, $10 Seniors and Students.

FMI Call (250) 752-3522.

FANNY BAY HALL - Oct. 30 - Author Reading Night at 7pm, doors open 6:30.

Two award winning authors are featured: Matt Rader from Cumberland and Arleen Pare, from Victoria. $5. Refreshments available. ~

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FIRST RATE MASONARY – Over 13 years experience providing first rate, creative workmanship within budget and on time! 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.

THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS – Next meeting October 7.

For more information call Chris (250) 752-1419.

DOWN BY THE BAY SPA - Book a massage of your choice and receive $5 off! Pedicure, Manicure, Waxing, and Reiki. Turn right at the Deep Bay docks. Tues-Fri 10am-4pm. Call to book 778-424-3344.

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THE FIX-IT SHOP – Repairs to: Lawn Mowers, small engines. Fanny Bay. Call (250) 702-2191.

PICK-UP AND DELIVERY – Tune-ups and repairs to riding lawnmowers and all small engines. Buy and sell used equipment. Call Ron (250) 240-1971 e-mail: ronmorrison100@gmail.com.

DON’S HOME REPAIR – Plumbing repairs and installations, complete renovations, no job too small. Call Don at (250) 757-8757 or cell (250) 951-8757.

“A house of LIGHT in Lighthouse Country” Sundays - 10AM Worship

Phone: 250-228-0651 Email: rglekx@shaw.ca

90 McColl Road, Bowser, BC (250) 757-8253

Tue - Fri • 9am - 3pm 324 Boorman Rd, Qualicum Beach

WILDWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH 113 McColl Road, Bowser

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am 757-8136

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Illusion Lake Sand & Gravel

FOOTCARE – HYGIENE Soaking feet, cutting nails, filing calluses, treating dry skin – fingernails too. Reflexology – 1 hour sessions. Services offered from Nanoose to Royston. Please call Vikki at (250) 757-9244.

Off Horne Lake Road

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For those larger projects…

Call for delivery or to Arrange pick-up

NELSON'S MUSIC STUDIO Piano/Theory Lessons Parksville/Qualicum Area Beginners to Advanced Your Home or Ours John/Margaret 250-954-5895 3 4

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CANADIAN FEDERATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN - PARKSVILLE QUALICUM SCHOLARSHIP & BURSARY TRUST CALEY LONGMUIR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Caley is entering her fourth year of the UVic. Honours Psychology program where she has been selected as Rising Star of the Social Sciences Department. She volunteers for the MS Society and the Canadian Blood Services. Caley’s ultimate goal is a PhD in Clinical Psychology to enable her to work with people with mental illness.

These awards would have been impossible without the generous gifts from individual club members, the contribution from CFUW P-Q and the donation from Thrifty’s via their Smile Card Program.

FLAVIA SPOSATO KSS SCHOLARSHIP Flavia is a fluently bi-lingual student with a high academic standing. She is an “organized and mature student” who has found time to pursue vocal music and to become highly involved in volunteer and leadership activities. Flavia will begin studies at U.Vic. towards a BSc. in psychology.

SHELBY REIMER BSS SCHOLARSHIP Shelby has outstanding academic credentials and, according to her teacher, “demonstrates a maturity towards her studies that far exceeds her age”. In addition she has been highly involved in school and community projects. She is enrolled in the BSc program at VIU where she will pursue her passion for sciences.

MELISSA WALKER PASS SCHOLARSHIP After leaving school Melissa explored a variety of work experiences. As a young mother she then decided to attend PASS to upgrade her education and study for the LPN. Melissa is very committed to her career in nursing and plans to continue her studies to become an RN.

LORRAINE BELL POST-GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP As a PhD student at U.Vic. Lorraine has an exceptional academic record and balances her studies in Leadership with raising two small children and active engagement in the community. Lorraine’s career goal is to work in community based adult education with a special interest in museums and libraries.

Emma has a B.A. from U.Vic. with honours in Greek and Roman studies and a Major in History. She has been accepted into the MA program at Brock University and plans ultimately to pursue a PhD in Classics with a special interest in women in antiquity.

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Emily has a BA in Creative writing and Journalism from VIU. During her final year she was editor for the student newspaper and has also interned with CBC Radio Victoria. Her work is described as “resourceful, disciplined, ingenious and wellinformed”. This fall Emily begins studies for a Master of Journalism degree at UBC.

MOLLY-RAE WALKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Molly-Rae completed a successful first year at UBC Okanagan.

She will continue her studies towards a BSc with a major in Zoology as an important step in her ambition to enter vet school.

She volunteers at the Mid-Island Veterinary clinic during the summer and is highly motivated to continue to score top marks.

CARMANAGH CARSON-AUSTIN RETURN TO SCHOOL BURSARY Carmanagh was first introduced to the deaf culture while working as an outdoor educational leader. She is described as having “an incredible aptitude for working with people of all ages”. After completing a year at VCC Carmanagh has been admitted to Douglas College to pursue certification as an American Sign Language Interpreter.

NANCY NEWLOVE RETURN TO SCHOOL BURSARY

EMMA FOTINO J.C. REID SCHOLARSHIP

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EMILY OLESEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Nancy was close to completing her MA at U.Vic when she withdrew for personal circumstances in order to support her family. Many years later, with encouragement from friends, she is able to resume her scholarship. She is enthusiastic about completing her thesis concerning the Christian Science movement and hopes to continue her studies at the PhD level.

Donations are welcome at any time. Cheques should be made payable to CFUW P-Q Scholarship and Bursary Trust. A tax receipt will be issued promptly.

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