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OFF THE BEATEN PATH

CYMC Celebrates Their Emerald Anniversary Comox Valley Youth Music Centre

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Kenna Smith | Finding Bliss

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All photos © Compass Gallery + Gifts

WE ARE ART Compass Gallery + Gifts K E A LY D ONA LD SON AS COMPASS MAGAZINE

celebrates its 40th issue,

as John Westergard and Chuck Burdick are showing

our brick and mortar venture has expanded into K’omoks

works printed on glass, and have definitely created a buzz

with a new Gallery + Gift Shop under the Compass brand.

around their captivating shots.

It really wasn’t a planned venture but the outcome has exceeded expectations to say the least.

Kenna Smith is showing at the gallery—this issue’s Featured Artist—and really brings a fusion of artistic deliv-

Located in Downtown Comox, on the main avenue, the

ery, marrying her style to local First Nations stories and

Compass Gallery space has loaded its incredibly high

icons with bright colours and strong impact.

ceilings with local Vancouver Island Artists. The gallery really holds the mandate of the publication, showcasing Arts, Culture + Wellness. The artists range from First Nation and Métis to photographers and Fine Artists, working with paints and multi-media.

The gallery is hosting an impromptu showing of a Roy Vickers collection which will be on for the months of August and September. It is an exciting time with planning for the fall and winter started, which allows the Gallery to really expand its footprint into some of the more ‘in-

When you look throughout the space, there is a lot to

teresting’ subject matter that local artists are producing

take in. With painted silks from Judy Pedder to the fine

from Victoria to Port Hardy. You may even encounter

strokes of Bill Maximick’s oceanscapes. The pop art is

Performance Art here in the near future.

just that—very popular with pieces from Svetlana, Deborah Storey and the up-and-coming Freddie Milne.

The lineup continues with our in-house Artist, Tideline Gallery; this dynamic duo of mother and daughter work

It is fascinating to watch locals and visitors alike con-

with glass as their art form. Tideline produces beautiful

nect with different pieces, and to learn why they feel

hand blown glass objects, sand castings and Tideline glass

the piece draws them in the most. Photographers such

pieces featuring local shells and driftwood formed into

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Start here, fly anywhere Open up the world from your back door. Comox Airport offers WestJet, Air Canada, Pacific Coastal and Swoop Airline departures connecting you to anywhere you want to travel.

shapes and objects—all perfect for hanging in your home or gift giving! Compass Gallery also hosts a number of fine beading Artists including Vicki Johnson, Gillian Wall and Sherri-Lynn Van Gemeren and several jewellery Artists as local as Comox and as far away as Regina, Saskatchewan.

The gift side has the fabulous designs of Kelly Everill Art available to wear, with hoodies and tshirts. It is loaded with lots of gourmet food selections from all over Canada; focused on ‘Wellness’, there are product lines which are gluten-free, non-GMO and sugar-free sweets. We also source Island-based coffee and teas, soups and rice mixes, herbs and spices, chips and dips and all things gourmet for your breakfast or bbq time! The Gallery is featuring Queen Bee Farm’s teas and honey simple syrups for our own Organic Fruit Bubble Teas—pop by and try one or a simple iced tea!

It’s an exciting venture for Compass and the response has been humbling! The Gallery is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 5pm. Drop by on a walk down Comox Avenue and enjoy all that this beautiful seaside community has to offer— grab a seat out front, enjoy a hot or cold beverage along with any of our delicious snack items.

Connect with the Gallery on Facebook, via Kiki’s Com-

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Comox Valley Concert Band © CVCB

WA L K I N G I N T H E I R F O O T S T E P S 75 Years of Banding Together!

R IC K H OWELL IT’S A TUESDAY night at 7:10 and the cars wheel into

Campbell River. Director Denise Marquette cues the

the Mark Isfeld High School parking lot. Members of

band in and keeps everyone cool and collected.

the Comox Valley Concert Band are hard pressed to find slots close to the entrance. The North Island Sing-

The band is multigenerational; aged 17 and beyond.

ers, another community group, rehearse at 7 pm and

Some of the senior members we've introduced al-

have already taken the best spots. It's not easy lugging

ready. Another group is the recently retired—musi-

tubas, euphoniums and baritone saxes through the

cians who played in high school bands in the era of

rows of cars at any age, let alone when you're 80. There

burgeoning music programs who have dug out their

has been talk over the years of changing the time or the

instruments and retuned their horns. Those who still

night to avoid this weekly parking crunch but tradition dies hard. Tuesday night is, after all, "Band Night".

work make up a portion of the band; some coming to practice directly from the job, others leaving families

The veterans arrive first—including Pat Jackson, for-

with dirty dishes in order to be on time. There is also

mer president extraordinaire. She has guided the band

small group of high school students who want more

for as long as most members can recall; only recently

than just school rehearsals; many go on to universi-

being replaced by Howard Robertson. Tonight she is

ty for further studies in music. The band offers yearly

circulating a get well card for a flautist who has under-

scholarships to these young folks.

gone surgery. She keeps meticulous notes on all members. Soon the composite of roughly 50 musicians is

There have been community bands in the Comox Val-

complete with the arrival of the small contingent from

ley since 1895, according to The History of Music in British

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Columbia by Dale McIntosh. Over time the names have

Club, the band presents a Mothers' Day concert and

evolved to reflect the membership. Originally, the

spring tea at the Filberg center each May.

Union Band, later the Cumberland Italian Band, The Canadian Collieries Band, The Courtenay Boys Band and the 62nd Anti Tank Battery Band to name just a few. In 1949 The Comox District Band under the direction of Harold Dixon ushered in the modern era of the band. Former member Walter Tarling recalls those early days: "Gone was the military regiment and scratchy uniforms associated with the 62nd Battery Band". The band uniform Walter wore is presently on display at the Courtenay museum.

The band has been an integral part of the valley for 115 years; called upon to provide music for those events that shape and define who we are as a community.

May Days in Cumberland, Canada Days in Courtenay, Marina Days in Comox have all been the standards.

The band still appears at the cenotaph in Cumberland every November 11 for the Remembrance Day service.

Recently the band added spring and fall concerts to its performance schedule, reviving a tradition of public indoor performances. Presently linked with the Evergreen

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It's warm up time back in the band room. Scales, chords, arpeggios and a chorale followed by tuning is the order of the evening. Once in tune the band launches into serious rehearsal. But not too serious.

The evening is punctuated by humorous section bashing by various voices. Why can't the trumpets count!

Where are the horns tonight? Are trombones designed to only blow fortissimo? Can the drum please follow the conductors beat! All kidding aside, the group is surprisingly together and receives accolades following each concert.

For the time being, however, the enjoyment of sitting together and making music is satisfying enough for the Comox Valley Concert Band and we are honoured to be celebrating our musical roots from 75 years ago.

Musicians interested in joining the Comox Valley Concert Band should contact President Howard Robertson www.comoxvalleyconcertband.com

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All photos © Pacific Coastal Airlines

OCEAN CHRONICLES Threading Mountains: Pacific Coastal Airlines Ascends to Become BC’s Small-town Connector DAV E FLAWSE WHEN QUENTIN SMITH pointed the nose of a Cessna 172

This particular memory sticks out for Quentin Smith

towards the notorious Savary Island airstrip, he barely

because his father “didn’t have a lot of time for personal

had 20 hours of flying time recorded in his training log.

flying,” he says in a phone conversation. “He was work-

At only 700 meters long, the Savary airstrip would have

ing hard, and we didn’t see him that often.”

made any pilot’s palms sweaty, not to mention the other challenges the sandy runway supplied. The dry sand could nosewheel an aircraft; dense salal grew right up to the edge, concealing skittish deer; and maintenance was almost unheard of.

From the passenger seat, his father, Daryl Smith, guided him through the necessary maneuvers for a smooth landing. The plane bumped and jerked down the yellow strip, and the wheels came to a rest before the brushy terminus. A few years later, news came that surprised no one—the airstrip would be shuttered for safety reasons.

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Before jumping into a pilot’s seat, a young Daryl Smith jammed gears into cranky truck transmissions. He hauled brimming loads of old-growth Doug fir down muddy, vertigo-inducing plunges that could hardly be deemed roads.

Perhaps that thrill failed to sustain his lust for adventure because he left old-growth logging on BC’s mountains for a career threading a plane between them. In 1964, after two months of training, Tyee Air hired him to fly freight and his former co-workers in and out of logging camps.

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Ever restless, the new pilot struck out on his own five

decade helping to build the family business, Quentin

months later. Him and a pilot friend bought Wilderness

Smith received a call from his father who told him, “I’m

Airlines, a one floatplane airline out of Bella Coola. By

going to make an announcement that I want to read to

1967, the pair added four more planes to their fleet.

you.”

With that success, Daryl Smith moved on to start an-

He learned that with a new millennium, change would

other bush piloting company. Shortly thereafter he sold

come to the helm of Pacific Coastal. Daryl Smith

that one, worked as an employed pilot for a time, and

stepped into the semi-retirement CEO role, appoint-

finally in 1975 started yet another company in partner-

ing Quentin Smith as the company’s new president and

ship with a different friend. Powell Air employed seven

operator of the day to day. Twenty years later Quen-

pilots and had six planes in the hanger.

tin says he’s not driven by titles and takes the example

Change came yet again in 1984 when Powell Air merged with Air BC to become Pacific Coastal Airlines. Eventu-

from his father: “it’s more about everyone just doing what has to be done.”

ally, that bush plane company grew to be BC’s small-

Covid provided exceptional challenges for airlines

town connector. Before Pacific Coastal operated dozens

around the world, Pacific Coastal included, and, in their

of planes and flew out of 17 airports, a young Quentin

35th year of operation, Quentin Smith is focused on

Smith got more involved in a business that was just

bringing their traffic back to pre-pandemic levels. In

starting to provide wheel plane service with one aircraft

the longer term he sees himself stepping back as pres-

from Port Hardy and Bella Bella to Vancouver.

ident and into a semi-retired CEO role like his father

Quentin Smith joined in 1988, a year after his brother, Sheldon Smith. The brothers did whatever jobs needed to be done, he says. “We took reservations. We did the check in. We did the bag loading.” One day, after over a

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did, joking, “I want to work 24/7: 24 hours a week, seven months a year.” Decades later perhaps he still remembers his father’s guidance for a smooth landing.

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O F F T H E B E AT E N PAT H CYMC finds its way to their Emerald Anniversary!

COMOX VAL LE Y YOU T H M U SIC C ENT R E WITH DEEP ROOTS and continued growth, CYMC

service clubs and the Comox District Free Press got

has journeyed through many successes and challenges

behind the effort. A “Friends of CYMC” support group

in their 55 year history. It is with love and passion that

was formed that became the volunteer nucleus of the

they reach this special milestone with the incredible

growing organization.

enthusiasm to carry on for another 55 years.

By the mid-70s a total of 500 students attended the six In 1965, when the Comox Valley Community Arts

week camp. “Summer Music in Courtenay” premiered

Council was formed to promote cultural, educational

and the faculty took on an international flavor. Pro-

and recreational activities, an early initiative was the

grams had expanded to include piano, voice, jazz, mu-

launching of an annual summer arts school. Beryl Re-

sical theatre, opera, dance and conducting. College ac-

gier, in 1966, invited the Vancouver Junior Symphony

credited courses were introduced in partnership with

(VJS) to the Comox Valley to perform its first concert,

Vancouver Community College and the National Film

with Simon Streatfeild conducting.

Board included CYMC in its film, “Musicanada”. Canada Council (of which Creech was a member) helped

The following year, the Courtenay Youth Music Camp

fund the Opera Program.

began as a centennial project of the VJS Society. With the support of S.D.71, Puntledge Park Elementary

Before the end of the decade, “Summer Music” ex-

hosted fifty-five students and five faculty members for

ploded into the community as student musicians per-

a two-week program.

formed in parks, schools, theatres, restaurants and street markets. Internationally acclaimed performers

By 1971, CYMC was gaining momentum. A large en-

such as the Purcell String Quartet, David Zafer, Robert

rollment (105) necessitated the move to GP Vanier

Silverman, Dave Robbins, Joel Quarrington, George

Secondary School. The local council, tourism groups,

Shearing and many more raised the young society’s

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profile. The concept of students performing side by

in a substantial loss of registration which forced the

side with faculty was introduced, setting CYMC apart

cancellation of the Classical camp and Jazz. Neverthe-

from all other music camps of the day. In addition, an

less, with perseverance and with careful attention to

endowment was created with the Vancouver Founda-

finances the tide finally turned. In 2011, Kate Ramsey

tion to fund scholarships and bursaries. Charles Pearce

stepped down from the Board of Directors to fill the

became the first president of the newly formed society

empty position of Executive Director. Her dedication,

in the late 70s.

tireless effort and personal financial investment have all allowed CYMC to survive difficult times.

The 80s was a decade of continued growth but also of belt-tightening. Mr. Pearce implemented restruc-

In 2012, CYMC boasted its first ever all Island musical

turing and tight controls over expenditures to deal

theatre faculty: Lori Mazey, Lindsay Sterk and Heath-

with the deficit he inherited from the rapid expansion

er Burns. Starting with “Les Miserables” and “Fiddler

through the seventies. Timothy Vernon conducted for

on the Roof” in 2016, this talented and beloved artis-

the first time in 1981 and by 1985 was named Artistic

tic team raised the bar for performance and education

Director when Robert Creech stepped down.

in theatre arts. When in 2014, the Classical Program faced cancellation due to a mysterious lack of regis-

Jack Kent deserves special mention. When the accu-

tration, John Littlejohn, a consummate violinist with

mulated debt was daunting and the Board of Directors

years of music camp experience in his background,

voted to shut down the society and disperse the assets,

was hired to bring it back from the brink.

Jack stood alone to say no. His efforts to rescue CYMC went far and beyond as he rallied to its defense and

For over 50 years, CYMC has provided excellent mu-

then stayed on to steward the turnaround.

sic education in Classical, Jazz and Musical Theatre and has served as a platform for our young musicians,

New programs included children’s opera and High-

as well as esteemed professionals, to perform for the

land Bagpipe, and by mid-decade, a record 8,300 in-

benefit of the Comox Valley community. But, as with

dividuals attended the CYMC performances. CYMC’s

any Arts organization, there is always the need for

concerts were recorded for CBC’s “Arts National” pro-

continued growth and development.

gram and a winter concert series was launched.

CYMC continues its tradition of bringing Canada’s finThe major challenge that CYMC faced through the

est musicians to Courtenay and the Comox Valley. At

years was where to host the camp. School District 71

30 years of delivering programming, CYMC had over

provided this service for many years but accommo-

10,000 students through its doors and alumni in every

dations were necessarily make-shift. In 1999 the camp

major symphony orchestra in Canada.

found a more stable home at North Island College with Stephanie Spiers as Executive Director and Yariv

Christine Baxter, current CYMC Executive Director,

Aloni, Artistic Director.

says the programming exploded back on the scene post-Covid. “This year, CYMC wrapped up the ener-

Betty Anne Hampton became Executive Director in

getic run of ‘Newsies’ for their Musical Theatre pro-

2000 with three very ambitious goals: 1. to eliminate

gramming. Newies came together in three weeks, with

the sizeable inherited debt from a failed location ven-

youth at the helm and delivered a spirited return to

ture at Mount Washington; 2. To develop a regional

the stage. Jazz and Classical programming made a

community orchestra; and 3. To produce a “Sympho-

strong comeback with thanks to the Cookers Quintet

ny by the Sea” for CYMC’s 40th Anniversary. With the

and Cascadia Strings at the helm of the Intensive Clas-

help of many staff members and musicians, she suc-

sical Program," she says.

ceeded in all three goals.

"Youth gain so much incredible experience. We are In 2008 Betty Anne left for other pursuits and there

always on the hunt for volunteers. From profession-

ensued several years where the Board of Directors

als, like lawyers and accountants, to general help from

stepped in to manage the Society (at times meeting

people who want to see an expanded footprint of clas-

weekly). The financial crisis of 2008-2009 resulted

sical, jazz and musical theatre in the valley!"

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BORN IN PORT ALICE, Vancouver Island, Smith grew up in

Artist-In-Residence position for 2023 at ‘La Plata’ in Buenos

Campbell River and faced many struggles during her teens

Aires, Argentina through the Canadian Arts Council. This

and early adulthood. It was through Art Therapy that she con-

residency also comes with a Solo Gallery Show starting next

nected her talents and began creating incredible, inspired

spring. Smith has also written and published four books and

pieces using ideas and concepts that arrived to her. Smith

working on the fifth, scheduled to publish this fall. Smith is

became consumed with all the art mediums, from paint to

committed to supporting community and donates art to many

pottery; she really has found her bliss in creating and sharing

charities and auctions. Organizations like Rotary and CFB

her unique art style.

Comox have benefited from Smith’s art donations and she adds that she loves to inspire people, sharing that barriers

“Art has balanced me” Smith shares “and it definitely fills my

don’t mean you can’t move forward.

soul. It is an outlet for my pain and I truly believe it’s a part of my calling in life”. Even though she failed Art in high school and was told to take up woodworking, she hesitantly began creating art throughout her recovery process. “The first project I participated in was a paper mache pig; it was not great,” she says, smiling and reminiscing. “But I carried on with the next project, and picked up a pencil and started drawing."

Within six months of this process, she was an Artist-In-Residence at Eric Martin Pavilion, in Victoria. That first art project became the title of her second book, “Paper Mache Pig – Vi-

I’m heavily influenced through people and stories.

The inspiration arrives to me and I create.

brations I See, Expressed Through Art” where Smith shares her personal Art journey to help others understand their own

Smith has been hard at work putting a new comprehensive

gifts.

website together for all her talents “Find Bliss Here”, encompassing soul, spirit, mind and body. Based on the medicine

Smith participated at the Eric Martin Pavilion for a year and

wheel, her businesses are all by design and are available to

spent eight hours a day, five days a week working in the

benefit all different stages in life, healing and creating bal-

Art Studio space. She was guided by professional Artists

ance in people’s lives. She is also a Certified Clinical Hypno-

throughout her time In-Residence. Vancouver Island Health

therapist and provides services online that are personalized

Authority distributes 80% of the art created, through this

scripts to help clients achieve their desired goals.

program, to other divisions. These ‘Shared Art Projects’ are placed in local hospitals and wards, allowing the work to re-

Smith’s art, books and services are all found online at

ceive viewing and accreditation. Smith was able to practice

www.findblisshere.com and part of her current body of

with different mediums and styles, with complete creative li-

work is on display at Compass Gallery + Gifts in K’omoks.

cense. “It was a safe space for creating” Smith notes.

By her thirties, Smith was established in her art process. Influenced by Kwakiutl friends and families, she was producing a variety of content which included bright colours and flowers, similar to central and east coast (North American) First Nations. “I’m heavily influenced through people and stories; some are local First Nations from the North Island. The inspiration arrives to me and I create” Smith shares as we review her current portfolio of work. She adds that it is the gift of sharing and uses permissions and knowledge from Elders in her circle.

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Health & Wellness Photo Polyphemus Moth, Antheraea polyphemus © Luna Loiseau-Tremblay

F L O R A + FAU N A O F T H E N O R T H W E S T C OA S T Vancouver Island Moths LU NA LOISEAU -T R EM B LAY WITH THE WARMER DAYS of summer comes the

than we think. Butterflies have antennae that are club

evening buzz of insects taking advantage of the late

shaped, with a long shaft and a bulb at the end, while

sun to gather resources. A common sight around

moths have feathery or saw-shaped antennae. When it

porch lights at this time of the year are moths, diverse

is time for a butterfly larva to pupate, it makes a chrys-

and mysterious in their abstract patterns and habits.

alis, which is generally hard, smooth and without a silk covering. A moth, on the other hand, makes a cocoon

While butterflies are the most obvious representatives

made of silk. While it’s true that moths are largely

of the order Lepidoptera, we tend to think of them

nocturnal, many species are day-flying, nectaring on

as goodnatured and gentle, flitting about nectaring in

plants like butterflies.

pretty flowers, while moths often get a bad reputation for eating up our gardens and defoliating our fruit trees.

While butterflies are showy and attract more attention

An example of this is what many people refer to as the

than moths, the latter makes up a huge proportion of

Cabbage Moth, whose larvae munches away at any-

the order Lepidoptera. Moths make up around 90 per-

thing that is related to Brassicas, such as cabbage, broc-

cent of the group, having evolved much earlier than

coli and kale. The Cabbage Moth is actually a butterfly,

butterflies, as early as the Jurassic period. Just as there

called the Cabbage White Butterfly (Pieris rapae) and is

are many species of butterflies that have developed

indeed an exasperating introduction from Europe.

a specific relationship with certain species of plants (such as the Monarch butterfly with Milkweed), there

While many people are under the impression that it is

are also certain moth species that have developed in-

difficult to tell moths apart from butterflies, it is easier

tricate and specialized relationships with certain plant

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Two of the most impressive groups of moths, in my opinion, are the members of the family Saturniidae and the family Sphingidae, otherwise known as the

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Although Luna Moths don’t occur on the Island, we have several impressive Saturniids that do. The Cean-

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In comparison to these showy silkmoths with reduced mouthparts are the Sphinx or Hawk moths which are well-known for their incredible flying abilities and their long proboscis which some use to probe flowers for nectar, some in daytime hours. The wing movements and nectar gathering habits of hawk moths get them often mistaken for hummingbirds. A common Sphinx moth that can be seen in this area is Hemeris thetis, the Rocky Mountain Clearwing Moth. The larvae of this species feeds on Snowberry, while the day-flying adults nectar on flowers from a variety of plant species. The transparent wings of this species are beautiful and it is easily identified in contrast to other moth species we have in the area.

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WELLNESS ARTIST The Potters Place: Collective Success at 30!

K E A LY D ONA LD SON IF YOU HAVE VISITED the Potters Place on the

artists are still involved at this time. Sue Taylor, Eliza-

corner of Cliffe Avenue and 5th Street in Courtenay,

beth Raynor and Irene Miles are so very pleased to be

you’ll know how special this little gem of a studio is!

celebrating this special occasion. "It’s all about good

If you haven’t been there, it is time to make an effort

friendships and enthusiasm; it is very exciting to have

and walk through the the front door of this collective

carried on this long!" Taylor shares. "We believe in ed-

success, who coincidentally is celebrating 30 years of

ucating on the magic of making pots and have a lot of

operation!

fun collectively sharing ideas. Our client relationships have been very strong and we are so very thankful for

As an arts collective, this is a big accomplishment—and

the support. The enthusiasm started 30 years ago and is

there are many original members still working away to

still strong today.”

secure pottery’s place in the Comox Valley and beyond!

As you start looking through the shop, your eyes will

Maeva Collins feels strongly about the positivity of the

light up as you glance at all the shelves and wall dress-

group and how the dynamics of working together have

ings. Beautiful raku, pit fired and glazed, along with

pulled them through so much, especially the two years

many other styles, fill the shop from floor to ceiling.

of the pandemic. “In the past, we have had up to 15 members, which meant that everyone worked two days

I had the pleasure of meeting almost all of the current

per month and occasionally only one. For us, COVID

members of this pottery collective; three founding

was a real challenge," Maeva says. "We closed in March

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of 2020 and served the public by appointment for three months. In July 2020, we opened for only three days.

Many of us were unable to work due to being at risk or having members of our household at risk. For a time the gallery was operated by only six members. I think the fact that our six members were so willing to continue working and keep our doors open is a contributing factor to our longevity!”

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SHIFT HAPPENS Are You Experiencing Imposter Syndrome?

ANDREA WAGEMAKER

FIRST OF ALL,

what is Imposter Syndrome? Impostor

questions. To move past these feelings, you need to be-

syndrome is a deep seeded belief that refers to an inter-

come comfortable confronting some of those deeply in-

nal experience of the feelings that you are not as compe-

grained beliefs you hold about yourself. This exercise can

tent as others perceive you to be.

be hard because you might not even realize that you hold them, but ask yourself:

Simply put it is the experience of feeling like phony or

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What core beliefs do I hold about myself?

fake, you feel as though at any moment you are going to

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What do I see when I look in the mirror?

be found out as a fraud like you don't belong where you

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Am I worthy of love and happiness in my life?

are, and you only got there through dumb luck or a fluke.

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Do I need to feel perfect for others to approve of me?

It can affect anyone no matter their social status, work background, skill level, or degree of expertise.

Characteristics of Imposter Syndrome Some of the common signs or feelings of imposter syn-

Impostor syndrome and social anxiety can overlap. A

drome include:

person with social anxiety disorder (SAD) may feel as

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Attributing your success to external factors

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Fear that you won't live up to expectations

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Self-Sabotaging your success

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Self-doubt

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Setting very challenging goals and feeling disappointed when you fall short

Assess your abilities. You may have deep seeded beliefs about your inability in social and performance situations, make a realistic assessment of your abilities. Write down

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Conversation:

Interactive communication between two or more people. The development of conversational skills and etiquette is an important part of socialization.

your accomplishments and what you are good at, and compare that with your self-assessment.

Question your thoughts. As you start to assess your abilities question whether your thoughts are rational. Does it make sense to believe that you are a fraud, given everything that you know?

Stop comparing or Judging. Every time you compare yourself or judge yourself to others in a social situation, you will find some fault with yourself that fuels the feeling of not being good enough or not belonging. Instead, during conversations, focus on listening to what the other person is saying. Be genuinely interested in learning more.

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Use social media moderately. We know that the overuse of social media may be related to feelings of inferiority. If you try to portray an image on social media that doesn't match who you really are or that is impossible to achieve, it will only make your feelings of being a fraud worse.

Stop fighting your feelings. Don't fight the feelings of not belonging. Instead, try to lean into them and accept them. It's only when you acknowledge them that you can start to unravel those core beliefs. There are many factors that may play a part in imposter syndrome including new roles, family upbringing, personality traits, and social anxiety.

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Nodding Onion © Luna Loiseau-Tremblay

N O R T H W E S T C O A S T N AT U R E Wild Alliums LU NA LOISEAU -T R EM B LAY AS THE SUMMER wears on, it becomes clear how

relation to our surrounding environment, it is the

fortunate we are on Vancouver Island that we have

genus in which some of the beautiful dry-bluff dwell-

experienced a wet spring and what has been a cooler,

ing pollinator plants fall into as well. In BC, we have

damp summer, at least in the first half. The surround-

six species of flowering onions that are native to the

ing environment is in stark contrast to last year's heat

province.

dome, resulting in the death of many intertidal species and singed, dried out native flora.

Hooker’s Onion, Allium acuminatum, is a beautiful species of wild onion with magenta coloured blooms,

One of the noticeable differences in species this sum-

flowering from May-July. The flowers are at the top of

mer, for me, has been Ocean Spray, Holodiscus discol-

a long stalk, with leaves having dried out by the time

or, a common understory shrub. Last year, the flowers

it is flowering. This species is a perennial bulb, and on

were a disconcerting, crispy brown, while this year we

eastern Vancouver Island it grows in dry rocky areas,

are back to fluffy, creamy white floral displays, attract-

open dry forests and mossy bluffs that dry up in the

ing a large variety of native bees and butterflies.

summer. This species is extremely drought tolerant, sometimes growing in very shallow soil or the top few

Among so many other species, this year has also been

inches of moss on a rocky ledge. Hooker’s Onion is a

particularly good for the native Allium species. While

slightly rare species, although it can be numerous in

Allium to many people is the genus which contains

the areas it occurs in. It is attractive to bees and other

onions, garlic, leeks, scallions, chives and shallots, in

insects, and can be easily grown in rock gardens and

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dry perennial beds. The bulb of Hooker’s Onion is edible, as is the stalk, but harvesting this species is not advised due to the nature of its rarity.

Nodding Onion, Allium cernuum, is a lovely species of wild onion native to our area and is the most common Allium that can be seen growing in open and exposed grassy areas, in rocky ledges and crevices and often in dry open woods alongside Douglas Fir. A perennial bulb, the flowers of Nodding Onion are small, pink, bell-shaped, and in nodding clusters from slender stems, up to 20 inches tall. While this species is edible, it was eaten sparingly by local First Nations, as well as Hooker’s Onion. Both of these wild onions grow in the same habitat as Death Camas, which is poisonous to humans; it must be emphasized that correct identification of the bulbs is extremely important.

Nodding Onion is attractive to bees, butterflies and is also adapted to drought-like conditions. In my own

Hooker's Onion © Luna Loiseau-Tremblay

home garden, it grows happily in dry clay pots with little water, intermixed with other native species such as Oregon Stonecrop, Small headed clover, and Field Chickweed.

The last wild onion of mention that can be seen locally, albeit in very few locations in our area, is the lovely Slim Leaf Onion, Allium amplectens. This species of Allium is blue-listed in BC, meaning that it is a species of special concern because it may be especially vulnerable to natural or human caused disturbance. Slim Leaf Onion grows from a slender stalk topped with a cluster of showy white flowers streaked with light pink and is very attractive to many different pollinator species. It also grows happily in rocky, moss covered

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bluffs that are wet in the winter and spring but dry in the summer. If this species is growing in a habitat, it is usually an indication that the area is a diverse, high quality native plant habitat. A. amplectens is a lovely and easily grown addition to a full sun rock garden, flower pots or flower bed.

All of these wild onion species can be purchased from native plant nurseries such as Streamside Native Plants in Bowser or Satinflower Nurseries in Victoria.

It is more important than ever to consider planting native plants instead of ornamentals, as plants that are native to an area contribute hugely to the health of a habitat in every way and can help us all in our desire to heal nature areas that have been greatly impacted by human disturbance and development.

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N AT U R O PAT H I C I N S P I R AT I O N S Celebrate Your Age! I NG R ID P INC OT T, ND OVER THE YEARS

many of my patients would tell

4.

Support genetic (DNA) repair in the cells

me their doctor told them: “This is expected because of

5.

Support autophagy which is improving garbage

your age!” and they were seeking the services of a natu-

disposal in the body

ropathic physician to prove their MD wrong. Certainly the aging process is a natural cycle of life, however there

Inflammation is the most common cause of aging caused

are ways to extended your healthspan. In other words, it

by eating fast foods and baked goods, eating too much,

is not enough to just live longer chronologically but to

having a leaky gut syndrome, and elevated insulin relat-

age well without disabilities.

ed to abdominal obesity. Intermittent fasting or calorie restriction, cold plunges, exercise, EPA and DHA essen-

If you want to be inspired, watch “Blue Zones” on You

tial fats and plant-based diet all lower inflammation.

Tube and learn how people in the Blue Zones around

Nutrients that are important include curcumin green tea,

the world are living long and healthy productive lives

resveratrol, NAC and alpha lipoic acid—curcumin being

well past 100 years of age. Most live off the land eat-

the number one! It is impossible to absorb curcumin or

ing local foods, they keep active and they have a strong

turmeric powder well so taking a supplement is much

network of friends and family. In this article I will talk

more beneficial. My favorite is the MediHerb Tumer-

about supplements that are helpful only when used in

ic Forte that is combined with fenugreek for optimal

addition to a healthy lifestyle and diet.

absorption.

The five main steps for healthy aging include:

Intermittent fasting could be not eating for 24 hours

1.

Lower inflammation ie CRP, IL6, NfKB

once per month; not eating for 16-18 hours once per

2.

Improve mitochondria function

week; or not eating for a 12-16 hour in a 24 period. There

3.

Lower oxidative stress

are fantastic “medical foods” protein powders which

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contain many of the above nutrients and taste good too,

Oregon grape, Indian barberry and coptis. Not only is it

that can be mixed with an oat or nut milk for a meal

a fantastic gut anti-microbial it also lowers blood sugar,

replacement. These are far superior to the sugar laden

cholesterol and insulin metabolism. In fact I used it in

meal substitutes found in supermarkets.

the early stages of Type II diabetes with good results in lowering blood sugar. You will start to see that the same

Cold plunges are becoming all the rage, certainly with

nutrients have overlapping benefits in the different

the young people! This temporary stressor lowers in-

pathways important for longevity.

flammation and improves circulation in the body. This form of hydrotherapy can be done at home by ending

Genetic Support or repairing DNA damage is helped

all of your hot showers with cold, or soaking your feet in

with nicotinamide riboside, resveratrol, berberine,

cold water for 20 minutes per day before bed. This will

quercitin, and betaine all of which increase NAD pro-

also prevent colds and flus.

duction important for the DNA repair.

Mitochondrial health determines life span and are the

Autophagy which is the garbage collection pathways of

power houses of each cell in our bodies; keeping them

the body include the Nrf2 antioxidant and detoxifica-

healthy allows us to produce more ATP or energy and

tion enzymes of the liver. The nutrients that help with

slows the aging process. Exercise will increase the num-

this pathway include sulforaphane (broccoli), curcumin,

ber of mitochrondria in the cell through high intensity

green tea, ginkgo, rosemary, garlic and resveratrol. Eat-

interval training (HIIT) along with resistance training.

ing 2 cups of broccoli a day is not possible for most people so a supplement of the broccoli seeds is much easier.

The best way I have of achieving this is getting into a

I have used Crucera which provides 50mg per cap and

schedule of exercise classes! The number one supple-

two caps is equal to eating 2 pounds of broccoli per day!

ment for mitochondria which can be taken for life is NAC. It will increase glutathione production to support

In review strategies for extending health span include:

liver detoxification and the health of the lungs. Many

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diation which lowers cortisol and irritability.

other supplements are also good including CoQ10, quercitin, green tea, alpha lipoic acid, resveratrol, car-

Taking time for daily prayer, contemplation or me-

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Participate in an active “in person” social network and stay physically active.

nitine, glucosamine, nicotinamide riboside, creatinine, and omega 3 essential fatty acids.

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Lowering oxidation through the NRF2 pathways sup-

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Incorporate calorie restriction and intermittent fasting.

Nutritional and botanical supplements in addition

ports all of the organs of the body: the gut, eyes, kidney,

to a clean diet to lower inflammation and increase

spleen, the retina and the nervous system. Curcum-

antioxidant status.

in and berberine are my two favorite antioxidants for

•

Be proactive instead of reactive. Be thankful for

the healthy aging. Berberine is found in herbs used by

the knowledge and the wisdom that comes with the

most Indigenous peoples around the world: goldenseal,

miracle of your body. Celebrate your age!

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S TAY W E L L Committed to Aging Gracefully : Glacier View Lodge + Auxiliary KE AL Y DON AL DS ON GLACIER VIEW LODGE is home to 101 people, largely

and modest, income based resident fees, fundraising by

seniors, needing 24-hour professional health care. GVL

staff, volunteers and the auxiliary help support newer

also supports seniors and caregivers living in the Co-

technologies and Lodge improvements to improve the

mox Valley through the Adult Day Program, Respite,

resident’s quality of life.

and Community Bathing. GVL has a team of dedicated

GVL is recognized for excellence in dementia care but

staff that demonstrate respect for the residents and cli-

also supports residents with other complex needs.

ents by actively listening and endeavoring to put their wishes first. It is this level of care that makes Glacier

The Auxiliary stood down for a hiatus at the start of

View Lodge “feel like home”.

the pandemic, but has returned with gusto and growing ranks. The Glacier View Auxiliary Society members

Glacier View is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the

make sure every resident gets personalized recognition,

lodge, with over 70 years of community-driven care.

sponsors social events, and two healthcare student bur-

From the start, it has been the dedication and com-

saries, along with mounting multiple fundraising cam-

mitment of individual community members, dozens

paigns throughout the year such as their Annual Calen-

of community based organizations, active volunteers

dar and Holiday Cookie sale.

at the Lodge, and the affiliated Auxiliary with a common mission to provide the best care possible for aging

Fundraising is key with any non-profit organization,

community members requiring complex care. While

and in the 50s, when Marsden House was complet-

the essential needs are met through provincial funding

ed, it was the Auxiliary that purchased the first van to

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provide excursions for the residents, and pledged on-going support of that service. A promise kept alive with the current Auxiliary still funding the van insurance. The van provides opportunities to stay connected with the community (in normal times!).

The Glacier View Lodge Society, along with the GVL Auxiliary Society will continue the legacy, and hope to

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seniors in the Comox Valley.

A great way for the community to continue the legacy is through participating in the Grand Parade, September 17th, 2022. Check in opens at 10am, and the walk commences at 11am. This year the Parade will start at the Comox Marina Park, and make a scenic loop past beautiful Filberg Park, before returning to the marina.

Celebrating our seniors, one step at a time!

Funds raised will support the Music Therapy program, which is so important to folks with dementia, and to help fund the development of affordable housing on Glacier View Lodge’s large, picturesque property on Back Road. Form a team, join a team, sponsor a walker or just come out to show support for the Glacier View Lodge, to enable it to continue the legacy of care.

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G R O W I N G U P C O A S TA L Big Island Bookfest Sells Out in its First Year!

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THE COMOX VALLEY is getting a new readers and

Authors will showcase their books - whether trade

writers event, focused on authors from around the

or self-published – and interact with the public to

Salish Sea! Local author JP Bailey, of H Wilson Books,

connect their stories with new readerships.

concocted this idea on a rainy winter day last year, and is bringing Big Island Book Fest to fruition on October

This new event has already sold out for showcase

22, 2022 at the Florence Filberg Centre in Downtown

space. It’s going to be an incredible lineup of local Is-

Courtenay.

land talent, so be sure to mark October 22nd on your calendar. Entrance is by donation at the Florence Fil-

Big Island Book Fest is focused on showcasing local

berg Centre.

authors. This inaugural event will not feature any bigname writers from afar, but the many and prolific au-

Bailey hopes to grow this event to include workshops,

thors based right here on Vancouver Island, the Gulf

author talks, publishing clinics, and more. "It's so nec-

Islands and the Sunshine Coast. Intended foremost as

essary. We authors often work in isolation (even more

an opportunity for authors to connect with one an-

so since the pandemic) and that can really slow down

other, and to share their work directly with readers in

progress. The opportunity to meet, connect and share

the Comox Valley, BIBF will be focused around author

with other writers, and with new fans, is incredibly

sales and readings.

important to the literary vibrancy of our community," she says.

The reading public is invited to join the event to discover just how many successful and interesting au-

For more information: www.bigislandbookfest.com or

thors Vancouver Island and region has. Participating

email queries to: contact@bigislandbookfest.com

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Wyatt, 14

Health & Wellness

Loves music, jumping, and playing in water Down Syndrome and autism

Raising a child who needs specialized health supports requires everything parents can give, and then some.

So we step up.

Each year our Bear Essentials program helps hundreds of Island families, like Wyatt’s, pay for the specialized equipment and health-related travel needed by their kids.

Will you help? Give generously at islandkidsfirst.com or scan:

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