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philosophy, started by the Zubersky’s back in the late 1990s, trumps all. The Panthers’ owners are entirely committed to giving individuals o Peninsula an opportunity to play the game at the Junior level - kids who "Survival otherwise have hadof the opportunity. The players range in age from 16 to manythe haveFittest" dreams and goals of competing in the Western Hockey Leag “A”, the NCAA or Professional Hockey. Many young players who have or two onPage the team22 have gone on to play at much higher levels including See Hockey League. Perhaps the most well-known player to go through the none other than Jamie Photo By Benn, an Olympic Gold Medal winner with the C Men’s Hockey Team this past winter and currently Captain of the Dallas nuttycake.com brother Jordie also played for the Panthers and plays on Defence for the Stars. Both Benn boys played minor hockey out here on the Peninsula. Come watch the stars of the future - join the Panthers every Friday entertainment value is excellent and the Club appreciates the ever so im support of our community. See you on Friday night. @
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The Peninsula Panthers Hockey Club play in the nine-team Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League and partake in a 48-game Regular Season schedule. The League is comprised of two Divisions of five and four teams. The Panthers compete in the South Division Heart & and this includes Kerry Park Islanders, Saanich Braves, Victoria Cougars and the Westshore Wolves. The North Division include the Campbell River Storm, Comox Valley Glacier Kings, Nanaimo Buccaneers and the Oceanside Generals. The Peninsula Panthers Mission Statement can be found on the Club’s website. It is the goal of the Team to develop young hockey players in order that they have the opportunity to move to the next level in hockey and beyond. This goal has been clearly established by the current ownership group and goes back as far as 1999 when Pete and Coreen Zubersky purchased the Club from Mark Wagstaff. John Wilson, who also owns Wilson’s Transportation, is now part of the ownership team and he too believes that the
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seasidemagazine.ca Kathryn Hodgson
Helping people reach their health goals is a passion of mine and for over 20 years I have had the honour of encouraging many along on their journey. In my early days as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, I sweated alongside my clients while I coached. Now, as a yoga instructor I gently guide bodies, minds, and souls to stretch, meditate, and find balance, and as a Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) in Brentwood Bay, I directly massage the body's tissues and systems towards optimum functioning. Throughout all of these years, I have noticed two common denominators in every success story: 1) Proper goal setting; and 2) consistency in behaviours. To attain health goals, it's important to form habits and to form habits, consistency is key. Learn how in my Habits of Health article.
Doreen Marion Gee
Writing for Seaside Magazine has opened up new worlds for me, enriching my life with knowledge about the arts, business, health, First Nations history, endurance sports and world travel. The biggest thrill for me are the truly amazing human beings I meet – adventurers, humanitarians, authors, artists – each a visionary in their own right and making a difference in our community. A perfect example is my article this month on Alison Esser, a Registered Massage Therapist. Until I met Alison, I had no idea that Massage Therapy was such a highly effective treatment for so many serious health conditions. Alison provides a valuable service to local people. It is a wild and fascinating ride at Seaside, folks. Fasten your seatbelts.
Greg Shearing
I manage the insurance, financial and retirement planning for our wonderful clients at Cooper Financial Group, a local independent financial and insurance firm. Nearly a decade ago I decided to parlay the enjoyment I get from helping people into a career where I could make a positive difference. I find that everyone's wishes and needs are so diverse and there are no cookie cutter ideas that fit all circumstances. The business of finances and planning , and insuring risk can be overwhelming to those not immersed in it; I'm here to ensure that our clients feel engaged and understand the what's and the why's of their plan, which is their personal roadmap to a better future. In this month's Common Cents I present the argument for Critical Illness Insurance.
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I am a writer of novels and short stories and it has been a pleasure to write for Seaside Magazine for nearly three years. During that time I have interviewed many Peninsula business owners, and have, on a number of occasions, written the articles for the Homes section. My article in this edition, on the housing situation in Sidney, is an interesting departure from the usual approach, and I am looking forward to the challenge of writing about this subject as it affects both North and Central Saanich in future editions. I particularly enjoy writing my lighthearted, bi-monthly column: Island Life.
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first word Valentine's Day is wanted to watch the entire movie another day, I heard one of the actors around the corner and love is say, "At the end of the day it's not the love of one other person that in the air. With heart-shaped matters, it's the love of life". I rewound it about 10 times. And then it goodies, chocolates, roses, love dawned on me, after all this time searching, is this what it's all about? Is and romance everywhere, it's true happiness and love so connected? Are they one and the same? that week of the year when it's Almost two years ago, I met two people, from two completely different ok to be sappy. Or is it? paths, at about the same time. One has taught me how to live life in the For a few years now, I've moment and the other has taught me patience. Since most of my life been on my own journey to I've been that hare and not the tortoise, this new journey of living in the understand and discover what moment with patience, was key for me to understand life, happiness and really makes me 'happy'. This love in a different mindset. Happiness is not a happening; it's a state of short five letter word sometimes mind. It comes from mastering the art of appreciation: if you love your life, feels like a hundred. Almost four you'll find that appreciation, that happiness, for everything around you. years ago, when I bought the It's a continuous exercise and it doesn't always come easy. I've found business I thought life couldn't get any better. I had my two beautiful kids, it helpful to pinpoint some things I'm extremely grateful for and a safe home, incredible friends and now the business. Is this what happiness count them every morning; my eyes, feet, children, my animals. Set feels like? I still wasn't sure. I was extremely grateful and very humble for aside a few minutes each day and contemplate these pleasures and feel everything but I still questioned it all, as I observed those around me. gratitude for them – go ahead, love life and find your moments. If the key to happiness is to appreciate what we have, if it's so "Children have neither past nor future; they enjoy the simple, why are so many people unhappy? It can be a difficult one present, which very few of us do" - Jean de la Bruyere to comprehend. Just the other day I was flipping through the movie channel and came across Before Midnight. The movie was already Pier to Spa • Seaside Times knowing Feb 2015I Ad • Size: 7.75” (w) x 4.925” (h) • REV2 • Jan 08/15 Publisher halfway through and as Sidney I was about change the channel,
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Heart & Stroke Month: Life Goes On, But Will Never Be The Same by Janice Henshaw
Your heart, beating away – counted upon, mostly ignored, often short on maintenance – until one day, it falters, and your whole life changes in an instant. For Kerry Broome, who loved his job as Manager of Program Services at Panorama Recreation Centre, this change came when he was 42 years old, attending Beaver Camp with his seven-year-old son. Kerry's leadership name was Bubbles, but on that late spring weekend in 2012, he didn't live up to the name. Over the course of the campout he experienced growing chest discomfort. Normally an active, outgoing athlete, the thought of hiking was suddenly too much. Bending over to enter his tent was a grueling experience. On arriving home, feeling much worse, Kerry went to the hospital. An electrocardiogram revealed a possible enlarged ventricle. The doctor was worried; he told Kerry "I don't like this." Kerry was born with a congenital heart defect involving the aortic valve: "a condition in which the valve between the main pumping chamber of your heart (left ventricle) and the main artery to your body (aorta) doesn't work properly." (www.mayoclinic.org). In Kerry's case, as the disease progressed, blood flowed back into his heart with every beat. It was this pressure that caused the left side of his heart to enlarge. When he was twelve years old, a doctor had told him that one day in the future, perhaps when he was fifty or sixty, he would require aortic valve replacement surgery. On June 14, Kerry underwent a seven hour open heart surgery to replace the faulty valve. In addition the aortic root and ascending aorta had to be replaced. Following the surgery he dealt with fluid in his lungs and the accompanying effort in breathing, pain, fatigue and constant discomfort. Kerry quickly learned that to keep the pain manageable, he had to be honest and assertive with his health care providers. Due to the mechanical heart valve he had fitted, Kerry now has to take warfarin, an anticoagulant medication used to slow down the clotting process. A complication of this drug is the risk of bleeding, most seriously in the brain or the gastrointestinal tract. Weekly blood tests show how effectively his blood is clotting. He also has to be
extremely careful about how much he eats of leafy green vegetables and other foods that contain Vitamin K because it affects Warfarin's slowing down of the blood's clotting ability. If the blood is too thin, then it can cause bleeds, and if the blood is too thick, it can cause a clot. Kerry points out that "everything downstream of a clot will die." By September 2012, Kerry was back to work, doing light exercise, and volunteering with the Beavers. 2013 he said passed by in a blur. But he was not feeling great; he was suffering from anxiety and feeling depressed. While working on his computer last April, Kerry noticed some dexterity loss in his left hand. Later he developed what he thought was the beginning of a migraine headache, experiencing visual auras and disturbances. However, it was not a migraine; Kerry was having a cerebral vascular accident (CVA), a stroke. Kerry's hemorrhagic stroke was the result of a lesion in the parietal lobe which lies behind the frontal lobe. "This part of the brain houses sensory activities, such as receiving and interpreting information from all parts of the body, including where your body is positioned in physical space. A stroke affecting the parietal lobe in the right hemisphere can cause agnosia, which means you can feel, see and hear, but may not be able to understand what you are perceiving. In other cases, a condition called neglect may develop, which means you may lack awareness of one side of your body." (www.heartandstroke.com) "That's when the fun really started" Kerry said. "Heart surgery was a cakewalk compared to the stroke. It was a huge stress on everyone in my family, and for me. Things got increasingly difficult, and went from bad to worse." After a lengthy stay in the Victoria General Hospital Intensive Care Unit in Victoria, Kerry was transferred to the Fifth Floor Rehabilitation Unit. He had to learn how to walk again. But while he was experiencing his own difficulties he was touched by the incredible compassion that he saw in the family and friends who came in daily to care for their loved ones. On May 2, 2014, Kerry was released from hospital. "My depression SEASIDE | FEBRUARY 2015 | WWW.SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA 11
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did not improve; it was a real struggle. At first, all I wanted to do was lay in bed. Every day I live with the fear that I will have another stroke, one that will leave me severely disabled." Kerry is not alone. Research published by the Heart and Stroke Foundation indicates that "Clinical depression is a medical illness and affects 10-15 percent of the population and 33-50 percent of stroke survivors." "What do you have to look forward to when every day is a struggle, when you can't see past tomorrow?" Kerry asked. "Much of the fun in recreation, and life, is anticipation of what you are going to do," explains Kerry, "and whether that's camping, going to Disneyland, or whatever, it makes you feel good. But when you are depressed, all that goes out the window, all that serotonin just dries up." Kerry made the decision to start taking anti-depression medication. He is also finding it helpful to explore cognitive behavior therapy. A strong network of friends and family has stood by Kerry over the past two years. "They have been really supportive and that part has been great. But it's also been tough because they want to see me better, they want to see improvement, and I just can't be the same person I was before all this happened." Kerry is keen to publicly thank all the staff at Victoria General Hospital for their expertise and care. He is also grateful to staff at the Panorama Recreation Centre who have supported him so compassionately through his long ordeal, and he especially appreciated the hospital visits. Kerry's boss, Ian Hennigar, Senior Manager at Panorama, visited him every week. "Kerry is an amazing young man," said Ian, "and he's had a really rough go. He's always been dedicated to his family and Panorama. Kerry's one of the most creative managers that I have ever had the opportunity to work with." Many studies indicate that after a stroke it often takes at least two years to approach anything feeling normal. Kerry has recently been cleared to drive again, which has helped restore his independence. At the suggestion of his sister-in-law Kedsanee, who is a clinical counsellor, Kerry has begun practicing meditation to deal with anxiety. "I am practicing every night. It feels good to slow my breathing down and it sort of grounds me. I think it's definitely beneficial." Kerry has also found comfort in Harold Kushner's classic book When Bad Things Happen to Good People and Marshall Rosenberg's teachings in compassionate communication. "Watching my son doing stuff, playing with a big bag of Lego Bionicles and finding new ways to be creative and having a good time experimenting and investigating life – that's what I like doing best. The other day, my younger brother Sean came over and he didn't say anything, he just put his arms around me and comforted me with a hug when I was feeling particularly low." It was a good moment for me. As a long term participant at Panorama Rec Centre, I had often seen Kerry at work. I remember thinking at the time – wow, there's a handsome young man with a great job. How lucky he must be! So I was really struck with sadness when I heard about his health battles. But as our interview progressed, I realized how courageous he is, and I couldn't help but wonder if I could have faced what he has gone through. I really don't know. I was reminded of Eleanor Roosevelt's words: You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face. You are able to say to yourself, "I lived through this horror. I can take the next thing that comes along." … You must do the thing you think you cannot do.
ON THIS MONTH
February:
"Christmas is just a distant memory and spring is not yet here"
On This Month Through The Years by Valerie Green
February is often thought of as a somewhat dreary month. By then Christmas is just a distant memory and spring is not yet here. Valentine's Day on the 14th is the only highlight, but even that day can be associated with another February 14 back in 1929 in Chicago when the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place and seven members of the Bugs Moran gang were murdered in a warehouse by Al Capone's rival gang. Upon further investigation, however, I discovered that throughout history February has been anything but dull. In 1916, right here on Vancouver Island, there was a record snowfall of 70 inches in seven days. In 1996, February 15 was made National Flag Day in Canada to mark the day in 1965 when the red and white maple leaf flag was first hung on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. In 1972, February 17 was established as Heritage Day and is now celebrated across Canada. We also celebrate February as Black History month and now an extra holiday for Family Day happens on the second Monday of the month. In addition, many famous people were born this month. On February 1, 1895 Hollywood director, John Ford, best known for directing the movie The Grapes of Wrath, was born in Maine. The first female physician in the U.S., Elizabeth Blackwell, was born on February 3, 1821 near Bristol, England, and on the same date American illustrator Norman Rockwell was born in New York in 1894.
In 1902 on February 4, pioneer aviator Charles Lindbergh was born in Detroit, Michigan. In 1927 he made the first non-stop solo flight from New York to Paris. February 6 was the birthday of two more famous people, "Babe" Ruth in 1895 in Baltimore, Maryland, and U.S. President Ronald Reagan in 1911. Charles Dickens, born in 1812 in Portsmouth, England, celebrated his birthday on February 7. On February 11, 1847 inventor, Thomas Edison, was born and two eminent names popped up for February 12, Abraham Lincoln and Charles Darwin, both born in 1809, Lincoln in Kentucky and Darwin in Shrewsbury, England. February has certainly produced some very famous people. There have also been a number of world-famous events in February. For instance, on February 6, 1952, a much loved English King, George VI, died, and his young daughter, then Princess Elizabeth, became Queen Elizabeth II at the age of 25. She was crowned the following year on June 3. And who can forget the Clinton/Monica Lewinsky scandal back in the 1990s? On February 12 1999 then President Bill Clinton's impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate ended. Clinton was acquitted and served out the remainder of his term until January, 2001. It would seem, therefore, that the month of February is anything but boring! Valerie Green is an author/historian and can be reached at valgee@shaw.ca
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To my mind good health lies in the balance and integration of health in body, mind and spirit, often referred to as holistic health. I believe it's my responsibility to maintain a healthful life through awareness, education and practice, and I have chosen a preventative rather than a curative approach. I often use intuition when it comes to making food decisions so I eat what I feel like at that time. My father, a Lancashire lad, used to say 'a little bit of what you fancy does you good!' so I live by the 80:20 rule. As long as I eat 80 percent of my diet in the form of wholesome nourishing food, I'm okay. This way I can eat 20 percent of the 'naughty' stuff', and enjoy it rather than admonishing myself. 'Never eat in guilt' is a good mantra for an enjoyable life! As a result, I enjoy a happy, active and engaged life in which I take good health for granted, and for this I am truly grateful. Chemicals in the form of preservatives and additives only appeared in processed foods around 100 years ago. The body has not evolved to being able to metabolize and synthesize many of these food ingredients. What we are seeing today are the consequences of chronic health Cook & Oscar Photography
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statistics that reflect many diseases that are known to be diet preventable. People are rightfully becoming increasingly concerned about the quality and benefits of consuming processed foods. I try to eat as much REAL food as possible. This is food that nourishes the body. I grow a 'Zero-Mile Diet' so that I have access to as much of this food as possible. This leads to consuming a 'seasonally-appropriate' diet, using ingredients at the peak of flavour and nutritional value, two things that are interrelated. Three good things on a plate by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is one of the most popular cookbooks in the U.K. right now. Less is more applies to every recipe in the book that features only three ingredients, returning to appreciation of flavour in simple natural ingredients. After writing The Zero-Mile Diet Cookbook I understood the vital role probiotics play in sustaining a healthful life, and that North Americans do not consume enough fermented foods in their diet. We now know that we have ten times the number of bacterial cells than human cells, and most are in the gut. Maintaining a healthy balance between the good vs. bad bacteria is essential for good health. Fermented foods contain various types and amounts of beneficial probiotics, live bacteria that keep a natural balance of microflora in the human digestive tract. Healthy gut flora have been shown to relieve many food sensitivities and gastrointestinal disorders such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, and can also help prevent cancer by nourishing enzymes that inhibit tumour production throughout the body. Examples of fermented foods include sauerkraut, kimchi, buttermilk, cheese, yogurt, kefir, kombucha, miso and tempeh. In his excellent manifesto In Defense of Food Michael Pollan sums it all up best using only seven words, "Eat food. Not too much. Mainly plants'. Grow a kitchen garden in 2015 and enjoy a diet that supports good health. Bon appetit! Carolyn Herriot is author of The Zero Mile Diet, A Year Round Guide to Growing Organic Food and The Zero-Mile Diet Cookbook, Seasonal Recipes for Delicious Homegrown Food (Harbour Publishing)
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Creating Habits of Health by Kathryn Hodgson, RMT
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creatures of habit. Of course, there are many conscious choices we make throughout our daily lives, but if we stop and examine our behaviours, most of our movements and decisions are actually habits that we do without any serious amount of thinking. Brushing our teeth, tying shoe laces, driving the car, riding a bike, turning on the coffee machine, putting the kettle on. For the most part, we just go through the motions of doing these things. So how is it, when it comes to creating healthy habits we sometimes have a hard time?
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The process of reinforcing a specific behaviour such that it becomes a habit is not as long and arduous as you may think. However, it does take conscious effort or constant and consistent reminding for the first little while. How long is a "little while"? Well, it can vary amongst individuals but in general, repetition of a specific behaviour over a period of 30 days can help to ingrain the behaviour on our neural pathways, thus creating a habit. Neural pathways … what? Our brain and nervous system are amazingly complex and delightfully simple all at the same time. Creating neural pathways is rather like forging a new trail through a forest; the more the trail is walked, the easier the trail becomes to walk.
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FREEKEH (Pronounced 'Free-Ka') THE NEXT HOT SUPER GRAIN A versatile superfood packed with nutrition and health benefits with fewer calories than rice and three times as much fibre, plus protein and antioxidants.
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INCREASE YOUR DAILY DOSE OF OMEGA-3 1/3 of women’s deaths worldwide are caused by heart disease. It’s vital to make sure oily fish like salmon or mackerel, and avocado are part of your meal plan. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary for human health but the body can’t make them and we have to get them through food.
READ 7 HABITS OF HIGHLY EFFECTIVE PEOPLE BY STEPHEN R. COVEY It presents an ‘inside-out’ approach to effectiveness and the idea that change starts within oneself. Our character is a collection of our habits, and habits have a powerful role in our lives.
CONSUME ENOUGH PROTEIN DAILY Protein is one of the three macronutrients that are required in our daily diet. It serves as the foundation for replenishing nutrients and boosting muscle growth. It is safe and within normal limits to consume 20-30% of your total daily calories from optimal sources such as lean meats, eggs and dairy products.
BERRIES FOR YOUR BELLY Blueberries, strawberries and raspberries contain powerful antioxidants which may help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer, and boost cognitive function.
DO YOUR WEIGHTS FIRST Experts say weight training should be done first because it’s a higher intensity exercise compared to cardio. Your body is better able to handle weight training early in the workout because you’re fresh. Cardio should be the last thing you do at the gym because it also helps your body recover by increasing blood flow to the muscles and flushing out the lactic acid that makes your muscles feel stiff and sore.
TRAIN THE RIGHT WAY Enlist the help of one of your gym’s trainers – even just temporarily. By learning how to breathe properly and to do exercises the right way, you’ll get more out of a workout while spending less time at the gym.
WEAR QUALITY WALKING SHOES If your shoes don’t provide the necessary support for the arches and heels, they prevent essential range of motion in the foot. When your feet are not able to function properly, other parts of your body must overcompensate, making it common to suffer from pain in the heels, ankles, hips and lower back.
EAT EGGS Eggs are loaded with vitamins, minerals, high quality protein and good fats. A large egg contains 77 calories, 6 grams of quality protein, 5 grams of fat and trace amounts of carbohydrates. It’s important to realize that almost all the nutrients are contained in the yolk, the white contains only protein.
CARRY A HEALTHY SNACK WITH YOU You’re running around doing errands and hunger strikes! Try apples with almond butter; peppers and bean dip; carrots with guacamole; edamame sprinkled with sea salt, or a simple hardboiled egg.
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It’s similar in our bodies; the more we consistently do something in the same manner, the clearer that neural pathway becomes and the easier the action or behaviour becomes. Take, for example, learning to write the letters of the alphabet; it became easier the more we did it and now we do it without thinking! So, just like creating a trail in a forest, we need to do the same with any behaviour we want to have as a habit: We need to do the behaviour often enough so that it becomes ingrained as a neural pathway. We are always reading or hearing about things that are scientifically proven to be good for us to do. Exercise more, drink more water, eat more greens, sleep more, stretch our muscles, strengthen our muscles, etc. Oh yes, we are smart people and we know about these things but how do we turn them into habits? Well, talking about creating a trail just won’t get the trail done … you need to get out there and do it. It’s time to walk the walk!
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Its wide-ranging uses include everything from curing hiccups to alleviating cold symptoms. It can even help diabetes, cancer, heart problems, high cholesterol and weight issues. As well, this vinegar could help remove teeth stains, whiten teeth and kill bacteria in your mouth and gums.
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SEE CLEARLY The sun can have harmfull effects on our eyes. Ophthalmologists recommend that you wear 99% and above UV-absorbent sunglasses and a brimmed hat whenever you’re in the sun for long periods of time and eat lots of foods containing beta-carotene (Vitamin A).
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SWING A KETTLEBELL If you don’t have a lot of time try 15 kettlebell swings, 12 goblet squats and 9 burpees. Do as many rounds as you can in 10 minutes. You can burn as many calories as running on a treadmill for the same amount of time – plus strengthen your back, butt and legs.
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Take any ONE THING that you'd like to have as a habit of health. Say it’s drinking more water. Set the goal by deciding how much and when (e.g., 3 more glasses per day, one before each main meal). Then consciously every day for 30 days drink a glass of water before each meal. By the end of 30 days, my bet is that you’ll be reaching for the glass without even thinking about it. And yes, just one thing at a time: It will allow you to focus your energy on forging that one neural pathway until you have formed the habit of health. Then next month, choose to create a new pathway towards a habit of health. Only 30 days of conscious effort towards healthy habits from the inside out … you can do it!
KEEP YOUR BRAIN FIT Currently there is no cure for Alzheimer’s but researchers are finding that what’s good for the heart is good for the brain. Heart healthy foods, such as walnuts, have positive impacts on memory and cognitive function. Or learn a second language, studies found that being bilingual strengthens the prefrontal cortex.
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GROW SOMETHING EDIBLE Plant herbs in pots on the windowsill or cultivate garlic and asparagus, a perennial vegetable that keeps producing for decades. Encourage your kids, neighbours and friends to do the same. Odds are you’ll feel more connected to your food and to your community.
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CHAP STICK IT The skin on our lips is very thin with the blood supply close to the surface (which is why lips appear pink or red). Lips don’t contain oil glands, so they don’t produce natural oils like the rest of your skin. As a result lips tend to become dehydrated more quickly than the rest of your skin. Using lip moisturizer will help keep your smile soft and supple.
FLOSSING CAN HELP FIGHT DISEASE Extensive research has shown that bacteria that flourish in an unhealthy mouth can harm the rest of the body, leading to heart disease, diabetes and respiratory illness. Flossing only takes a few minutes but will have a great impact on your oral health. WATCH PORTIONSIZES Get out the measuring cups and see how close your portions are to the recommended serving size. Using smaller plates, bowls and glasses can help you keep portions under control. Use half your plate for fruits and vegetables and the other half for grains and lean meat, poultry, seafood or beans.
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ERASE A NEGATIVE THOUGHT Simply shake your head NO. It’s easy in the moment and research shows it can let go of negativity. Remember happiness is a constant decision. When you choose to be happy, you’re stripping these negative thoughts of their power to affect you. When you choose to be happy, you choose to empower yourself.
CHOOSE PROCESSED FOODS WISELY The further food is from its natural state, the less nutritious it’s likely to be. You don’t have to make everything from scratch, but seek out lightly processed foods with a short list of ingredients (ones you can pronounce).
GO FOR QUALITY OVER QUANTITY If we rethink what a healthy ‘full’ plate looks like we can afford grass-fed steak instead of cheaper, industrial-produced meat. We have unprecedented obesity but also unprecedented waste partly because we’re buying supersize deals. We can shave pounds and save dollars by buying smaller portions of high-quality food.
HOOKED ON SUGAR? How much is too much? Even one pack of M&M’s may be too much. The World Health Organization suggests that you get no more than 10% of your daily calories from sugar. Sugar can create havoc on the body from obesity and diabetes, to Alzheimer’s and breast cancer.
GO AHEAD AND SNOOZE Adequate sleep is a key part of a healthy lifestyle, and can benefit your heart, weight, mind and more. So next time you can’t sleep don’t sheep count. Baaa-d idea. Instead, try reading fiction, or imagine a pleasant scene, like a future vacation.
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Valdy comes to the Mary Winspear Centre The Mary Winspear Centre is pleased to present Canadian music legend Valdy. Playing crowd favourites, new material and even a few surprises, an evening with folk icon Valdy will entertain those both young and young at heart. Paul “Valdy” Horsdal has been part of the fabric of Canadian pop, country and folk music for almost 40 years. Combining the art of storytelling and music, Valdy captures life’s most special moments with warmth and magic. Famous for the hit “Play Me a Rock ‘n’ Roll Song”, Valdy toured the world several times; his 14 albums have sold almost half-a-million copies. He also has won two Juno Awards for Folk Singer of the Year and Folk Entertainer of the Year, along with seven additional Juno nominations. The Order of Canada recipient is a man with a thousand friends, from Newfoundland to Vancouver Island to Texas to New Zealand. Valdy’s recent albums include “Contenders”, a collaboration with friend and fellow singer/
Valdy performs at the Mary Winspear Centre (Charlie White Theatre) on Friday, Feb. 6 at 7.30 p.m. Tickets are on sale now at 250.656.0275 or online at marywinspear.ca. Tickets are $25.00 +tax.
Canadian Rock Legend Randy Bachman Canadian rock legend Randy Bachman kicks off his nationwide tour in Sidney. Randy Bachman’s musical career began as a member of The Guess Who with the chart topping hit “Shakin’ All Over” in 1965. The band’s success continued to grow hit after hit with their records outselling the Beatles in 1970. Surprising the music world Bachman left The Guess Who at the height of the band’s popularity for personal reasons and the pursuit of other music which inevitably became Bachman-Turner Overdrive. With a newfound outlook, Bachman-Turner Overdrive or affectionately BTO scaled the pop charts with “Takin’ Care of Business” and “You Aint Seen Nothing Yet”. Throughout the 70s they sold over 7 million albums including 5 top 40 albums and 6 US top 40 singles. During the course of the band’s long career BTO won numerous industry awards and was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2014 Juno Awards; The Guess Who were previously inducted in 2001.
It is his love of music and drive to create that has built a career that has stood the test of time. Along with many solo albums, television specials, CBC radio broadcasts and books Bachman has both written and produced for bands including platinum and gold records for Trooper. He has been animated into a Simpsons character and had his music featured in many movie soundtracks. In April Randy is set to release his newest solo album titled Heavy Blues. The sound on this album should reflect that of the classic 60’s blues rock with fearless picks of Bachman originals. Backed by bassist Anna Ruddick and drummer Dale Anne Brendan a few special guest guitarists can be heard including Neil Young and Robert Randolph. The Mary Winspear Centre proudly presents Randy Bachman live in the Charlie White Theatre on April 7. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear some of the world’s greatest rock songs and new never before heard songs from his next album Heavy Blues. Tickets are selling fast for Randy Bachman’s performance on Tuesday, April 7 at 7.30 p.m. Purchase them today at 250.656.0275 or online at marywinspear.ca
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Giving Yourself Options February is Heart and Stroke month and it reminds us of how important it is to do what we can to protect our own health and ensure the wellness of our family. While a good diet and exercise is certainly important for optimal health, having the right protection in place in the by Greg Shearing event you are unable to earn a living Investment & or meet your expenses is key to the Insurance Advisor health of your family. When people think of protection, most often they think of Life Insurance. But did you know that with medical advances and a longer lifespan, more and more people are surviving a critical illness to live many more years? This presents a new challenge and opportunity to pro-actively protect you and your family. An interruption to income and added expenses from an illness can negatively affect both your recovery and in some cases affect life permanently if you have to give up your house or other important things Critical Illness Insurance (CI) is there to help if you suffer a major life threatening event or disease, and survive. It pays you a tax free lump sum if you are diagnosed, or suffer a serious illness and survive. Essentially it's something you get for yourself that also protects others. One of the strongest cases for CI is a parent afraid of being a burden on their spouse or kids. Nobody wants to cause their loved ones hardship, as all of the emotion and suffering with a major life event is enough itself. Having something in place to alleviate the worry of your children taking time off work or using their own means to care-give can make a tremendous difference to everyone. Like other insurance, it's beneficial to initiate earlier rather than later in life. There are many ways to structure CI, including provisions that return all of the premium at a certain age (if you are fortunate to never claim!) We are quick to insure the 'things' in our life. You wouldn't drive without having adequate vehicle coverage, and your house and contents are likely covered for theft, fire or earthquake. Insuring your ability to continue to support yourself and your family is even more important, and what you chose to do with the benefit you receive is entirely up to you. Use the proceeds to take time away from work to recover. Use it for visiting loved ones to stay in a hotel, or perhaps seek private treatment not normally affordable. Renovate the house so it stays accessible. Take a year off and go to Maui to heal. The point is it can be used however you desire. Whatever you like, it's your choice. But give yourself the option. For more information visit www.cooperfinancial.ca
inside out the true story of Lesley and Johnny You just never know. Lesley and Johnny had a plan and they were working toward a comfortable retirement. House? Check. Retirement funds? Check. Kids launched? Check (well, almost). Then Johnny had a heart attack. His stay in hospital was short and the initial recovery went well, although Lesley will tell you that Johnny really hated the idea of needing to take pills every day. Things were also made more challenging because of Johnny's job. He's a master carpenter who often works outside, on fairly major construction projects. His return to work needed to be gradual, ensuring that he wasn't physically taxed beyond his recovering body's ability to cope. Lesley is not a person who shies away from a challenge (those of us who work with her know this for a fact!) And here was a formidable one – get Johnny back to (or almost to) his previous level of health and fitness. Johnny did all the things the doctor recommended. Lesley made sure he did. Then she made some other changes in their life: • Meatless Monday became a couple of meatless dinners a week to reduce saturated fats. Lighter recipes also became part of Lesley's repertoire, again to reduce fats. Lesley also started looking for some different vegetables, so they could keep meals interesting. • So nothing is forgotten, Lesley got Johnny a pill organizer. All his new medications are in one place and are easily accessible. • A daily walk, even when they were both tired, became part of their evening routine. This helped build Johnny's stamina, gave them time to reconnect and allowed them to reduce their stress levels. • Yoga classes, which not only added some more exercise, but also
gave them time together, away from the stress of daily life, became a regular part of their week. • Holidays. Lesley and Johnny have always valued these times to hike, camp and spend time with their family. Now that the children by Karen Morgan are grown, she made sure that the Executive Director, holidays were still scheduled, so that Saanich Peninsula restorative time in nature was still a Hospital Foundation part of their lives. If you're concerned about your heart health, what can you do? First of all, listen to your doctor. Second, don't smoke. Many simple fixes can be added to the mix to assist the recommendations (and perhaps medication) your doctor will give you. Recent articles suggest that a little exercise on a regular basis will go a long way to help you keep your heart healthy. Many other articles are all over the place on which foods are good and which are not – here's another place to get some good advice from your doctor. And did I mention – DON'T SMOKE. As we all age, health challenges occur and none of us comes with a guarantee (much less a user's manual!) At this time Lesley and Johnny are facing another major health challenge. But all of us who know and love them see that they are planning to deal with this new challenge with the same single-minded determination as they dealt with the last. Lesley and Johnny are working to give themselves the best possible chance to enjoy their well-earned retirement.
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can we talk Publisher Sue Hodgson talks with Jordan Hopkins, Claremont Secondary student, and Neuroblastoma survivor Most people have never heard of neuroblastoma, so before you read on about Jordan Hopkins and his story I thought it would be prudent to explain to our readers what it is. Neuroblastoma is a rare type of cancer that almost always affects infants and young children under five years of age and is usually the most common type of cancer in infants. It is a disease in which a solid tumor (a lump or mass caused by uncontrollable or abnormal cell growth) is formed by special nerve cells called neuroblasts. Normally, these immature cells grow and mature into functioning nerve cells, but in neuroblastoma, they become cancer cells instead. It most commonly starts on the tissue of the adrenal glands, the triangular glands on top of the kidneys that produce hormones for controlling heart rate, blood pressure, and other important functions. Like other cancers it can spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, skin, liver and bones. You were diagnosed with Neuroblastoma at two years of age. You're now 16, and likely understand the severity of the events that unfolded for your parents at that time. Can you give us a glimpse of what you had to go through? It started with being airlifted to Vancouver where I stayed for a month and started chemotherapy. I was able to come home from Vancouver once a month after that while I continued with treatment. I had many surgical procedures including having my tumour removed and required lots of blood and platelet transfusions. The last part of the treatment was a stem cell rescue which was pretty intense and I was quite sick for a long time before I was able to leave the hospital. My mom said I had two IV poles that were called Christmas Trees and they had some stuff hanging from it. I don't really remember much of that time as I was only two but I have heard my mom tell the story many times. She had to quit her job to be able to take care of me and my dad was able to come over on the weekends. My grandparents helped out a lot with my older sister. Against all odds you survived. Do you have any long-term effects from the chemotherapy? If so, how have you been able to handle them? One of the main effects was hearing loss for which I received lots of speech therapy and help at school. The other main thing is that the doctors need to monitor my heart as one of the drugs I got is known to cause heart damage as I get older. I don't worry about the side effects too much as I have learned to cope with them. As there aren't many survivors they don't really know what all the long term effects might be.
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You currently attend Claremont Secondary and excel at various sports. You swim 6-7 times a week, compete in triathalons and have done XTERRA events. What drives you to compete so hard at such a young age? I have always enjoyed playing sports and started swimming when I was eight and I really enjoyed being at the pool. We have a fun group of swimmers and everybody pushes each other. We are really lucky to have the program at Claremont and Saanich Commonwealth pool is one of the top pools in Canada. I started mountain biking while at Royal Oak Middle school and the XTERRA was a great combination of swimming and biking. Last year while competing in the triathlon at the BC Summer Games I had a great time meeting and competing with kids from all over the province.
Both your parents and your sister have focused on careers in the medical and health industry. Do you have any idea what direction you might see yourself striving towards? One part of me thinks that it would be great to be able to work designing bikes – both mountain and road bikes. Another part is interested in dentistry like my Dad. Claremont High School offers a lot of different courses and I have steered towards the sciences. Your family is involved in various fundraising events to promote awareness of this rare disease. Have you participated in any of them and which ones have been your favourite? When I was five, we held a family fun bike ride down Lochside trail which was a lot of fun as we had Simon Whitfield and Adam Kreek, and Kelly Guest came with his group of riders. I have given speeches and done head shaves at school and once I gave a motivational speech with Brian Price at Evening to Inspire. I have been fortunate to be able to meet a lot of Olympic athletes during these events. My mom has a big event called Handbags for Hope, she lets me pass on that one, but I have helped collecting the handbags. I also help out with Touch a Truck another event my Aunt hosts, it is fun to help the kids play with the big trucks.
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Is there something happening in the Peninsula or Gulf Islands Art Scene we should know about? Email gillian@seasidemagazine.ca
Literature, music, film and art make February anything but grey.
Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane Enjoy readings by two awardwinning poets, Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane, who launch this year's Red Brick Readings series. The series will feature renowned local authors and acts as a fundraiser for the Oct. 2-4, 2015 Sidney & Peninsula Literary Festival. In 2014, Patrick Lane was awarded the Order of Canada recognizing his more than 50 years of contributions to Canadian poetry and literature. He's been described as "our most essential poet: tough, tender, fearless, and beautifully dangerous." Lorna Crozier has authored 14 books of poetry, including
The Garden Going on Without Us, Angels of Flesh, Angels of Silence and Inventing the Hawk, winner of the 1992 Governor-General's Award. Her poetry is described as "breathtakingly down-to-earth and reassuringly lyrical." Live music and 50-50 draw. Advance tickets at Tanner's Books, Sidney and Munro's Books, Victoria. Also at the door at 6.30 p.m. Limited seating. Fri. Feb. 13, 7 p.m., Red Brick CafĂŠ, 2423 Beacon, Sidney
James Keelaghan Trio JUNO Award-winning Canadian folk singer songwriter James Keelaghan is known for his lilting voice, driving rhythm guitar, and keen sense of scene and narrative. Some songs, like Fires of Calais and Kiri's Piano weave their way through historical stories with underlying universal themes. Others deal with more recent dramas, such as House of Cards. This is bound to be a memorable evening. Sun. Feb 8, 8 p.m., Mary Winspear Centre
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Film Festival Comes to Sidney The Star Cinema will kick off the week-long Festival with feelgood movie Boychoir directed by François Girard. Following a family tragedy, a young boy is uprooted to a musical boarding school where he finds himself in conflict with the Choirmaster (Dustin Hoffman), who hears potential in the boy's voice. Prefer documentaries? On February 12 see a bit of local history in Seventy-One Years. In October 2013, three forestry engineers outside Port Renfrew stumbled upon the wreckage of a 1940's war-time aircraft, sparking an investigation into a 71-year-old mystery. Find Sidney's full program at www.victoriafilmfestival.com Starts Feb. 7 at Star Cinema with National Gallery at 3 p.m. and Boychoir at 7 p.m.
Artists at Village Gallery BC artist William Phillip Watt has explored various art avenues such as printmaking, photography, serigraphy and drawing. In the last 15 years he
has focused more on painting with acrylics and now oils. He expresses a straight forward visual language in his work, responding to what connects us to our feelings of the land. Richard Shaw, originally a stonemason, uses wood and metal that has been re-claimed, re-cycled and re-purposed. He says his goal is to create work that captures the grace, power and beauty of animals. All February, Village Gallery on Beacon
Robert Bateman Presents Special guest speaker and world famous artist, Robert Bateman, will lead a special evening with a book signing, silent auction and dinner. Peninsula Gallery will provide his beautiful artwork for sale in support of the Rest Haven Foundation while Tanner's Books will bring a wide selection of Bateman books available for signing. Thursday, Feb. 26, doors open at 5.30 p.m., dinner at 6.30 p.m. Tickets $75 at Mary Winspear Centre, online or call 250-656-0275
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Celebration Time… Deep Cove gem, the Deep Cove Market, under the ownership of Rosemary Scott, will be celebrating its tenth anniversary on February 28th. The market will be offering a 10% discount store-wide, as well as free cake and coffee for the day. Drop-in and help celebrate! This lovely little market offers a vast and interesting array of specialty and local products for the foodie in all of us. Located at 10940 West Saanich Road. Visit them on the web at www.deepcovemarket.com, or call 250-656-2547. Bosley's Pet Store is also celebrating – fourteen years in Sidney! To mark the occasion, owners Else and Doug Busilla have extended their business hours: Monday to Friday 9 -7, Saturday 9 - 6, and Sunday 10 - 5. Bosley's friendly team of trained Pet Experts will help you with all of your pet care and pet nutrition needs. Visit them at 2353 Bevan Avenue, where
News, changes, updates, launches? Email news@seasideamagazine.ca. you'll find a great selection of competitively priced pet foods, treats, toys and accessories, and a variety of both holistic and premium brands. Reach them by phone at 250-656-6977. Health and Wellness
In Safe Hands Bridging the gap between animals and their owners is Stable Touch Therapy, owned and operated by Registered Massage Therapist Mikaela Schubkegel. Mikaela's main location is now the Chiropractic Center in Sidney, at 101-9837 Seventh Street. In addition to her "people" practice, Mikaela offers equine massage therapy for horses, and hopes to eventually focus on horse-and-rider massage. Her training includes hydrotherapy, pain and stress management, and assessment of over seventy pathologies and their related treatments. Call the clinic at 250-656-4611, book online through her website, www.StableTouchTherapy.ca, or email her directly at Mikaela@StableTouchTherapy. ca
Current hours are Monday 10.45 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 8.30 a.m. 12.30 p.m., and Saturday 9 a.m. - 1.30 p.m.
Cure What Ails You… Also of note in the healing therapies is that Brentwood Physiotherapy and Massage has recently welcomed Tyler Lawson to their team. Tyler has relocated from Vancouver to take on the position, and he brings with him qualifications in Advanced Orthopedic and Manipulative Therapy, and a Masters of Physical Therapy (UBC). He employs K-taping, soft tissue release, and Mulligan style joint mobilization, to maximize function in sports and expedite recovery from injury. You can book an appointment with Tyler by phone at 250-652-6515, or online at www.brentwoodphysio.com. In The News
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Massage Therapy: Serious Health Care
Alison Esser, Registered Massage Therapist by Doreen Marion Gee This is the fourth in a six-part series of profiles on some great local businesses that are working to keep us all in good health. Hollywood has it all wrong. Don't believe the glitzy film image of a typical massage: Jennifer Aniston chilling in a luxurious spa, soothed by new age music as a hunky masseuse tenderly plies her perfect back. Those types of spas do exist but the reality of true massage therapy is a far cry from the tinsel town myth. Massage therapy is a
serious and complex medical therapy with diverse techniques that directly facilitate healing and recovery. If it was up to Alison Esser, massage therapy would get a total image makeover. Alison Esser is on a mission to educate people about the real nature of massage therapy as an important part of our health care system. A Registered Massage Therapist (RMT) for five years, Alison has been working at Sidney's Reach Health Clinic
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since last September. Right away, Alison is keen to dispel the stereotypes: "We are more than what you see in the movies where a therapist just kneads someone's body. Massage therapy is medically-based. As Registered Massage Therapists, we align ourselves with chiropractors and physiotherapists." Alison asserts that massage therapy treatment helps people recover from a diverse range of medical conditions, both orthopaedic and
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gently moves the joint to aid joint health and uses techniques to balance the muscles â&#x20AC;&#x201C; restoring function to the joint. Massage therapy plays a very beneficial role in keeping people as healthy as possible even in the face of chronic systemic illness. Multiple Sclerosis is a shining example: When a client compensates for loss of nerve function with an altered gait, Alison works with the leg muscles to help the person regain their balance. She helped a three-year-old with juvenile arthritis. Her therapy improves the quality of people's lives. "Personally, I have a passion for working with natal and post-natal care as well as pre and post-operative scar tissue." Alison's expert fingers soothe stretched muscles during pregnancy and help bodies return to balance after baby arrives. Scarring from injuries and surgery can cause problems with muscles and connective tissue. "One of the biggest complaints from women that have had breast cancer surgery is
that they can't lift their arm above their head." Alison's specific massage techniques restore the range of motion in the afflicted shoulder. With 'C-Section' scarring, her healing techniques return normal movement to affected tissue. This is hardly 'cosmetic', but medically essential. "I really want people to know that they can recover from surgery and that I can help with that." Alison also performs the vital function of pre-surgery massage treatment. As patients wait for new knees and hips, Alison can treat balance problems and overstretched muscles. "Anyone can get a massage, at any age." We are still discovering the unique benefits of massage therapy to human health. Alison Esser is an avid cheerleader for a profession that offers an effective health option for people who suffer, giving them hope and the promise of recovery and a better life. Listen up, Hollywood. Contact: www.reachhealth.ca
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systemic. The former can include sprained and fractured joints, arthritis and tendonitis. Her profession has a "huge rehabilitative and hands-on component": Alison treats affected muscles around injured areas to restore the use of limbs and joints. She prescribes therapeutic exercise homework, giving clients the tools to strengthen their muscles. A UBC Human Kinetics degree adds even more to Allison's expertise. "The compensation that can occur in individuals with long standing conditions, can cause almost as much of a problem as the original physical condition!" When an injury causes pain, our bodies respond by protecting the affected area, by tightening the muscles. Alison massages the muscle to relax it, returning it to its normal position and length. With osteoarthritis, sore hips or knees may force a change in gait, causing some muscles to tighten more than others and producing an imbalance in the joint, inappropriate pressure and pain. Alison
Peninsula Naturopathic Clinic is pleased to welcome Dr. Justin Robinson as a new member of our team. Dr. Robinson is a chiropractor with over 14 years of experience treating a wide variety of musculo-skeletal issues. He has a strong interest in sports related injuries and is a member of the British Columbia Chiropractic Association.
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What's Happening This Spring!
by Doreen Marion Gee
March
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The LEGO Exhibit This exciting exhibit features Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Batman & Harry Potter. Fifty new models including Star Wars Slave One. All ages. Daily, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission by donation. Sidney Museum & Archives. www.sidneymuseum.ca. 250.655.6355.
March 4 to April 15
Get Ready to Rock Little tykes will boogie to music with drums, tambourines & bells combined with puppets, ribbons & beanbags. 6 mths - 4 yrs. Baby Rock, Wednesdays 9.45 – 10.15 a.m.; Tot Rock, Wednesdays 10.30 – 11 a.m., 7/$53. Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7100.
March 13 to May 22 March 16 to 20
Free Swimming Lessons Kids are needed to help budding swimming instructors learn their skills. The lessons are part of the Water Safety Instructor Course. All trainees are supervised. 3 - 14 yrs. Register for one session only. Each session is same 1/2 hr. slot between 3.30 & 5.30 p.m., Mon-Fri. 5/$5. Panorama Recreation Pool. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
March 21
Panorama Presents: Guardians of the Galaxy (PG) Watch Peter Quill and his strange friends save the galaxy from an evil alien. Have fun in the pool as you enjoy the film on a huge inflatable screen. 11 – 16 yrs. Sat 8 – 10 p.m. Panorama Recreation Pool. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
April April 5
Sea Shirt Sunday Have a colourful creative blast by printing fish on fabric! Bring a shirt, a pillowcase or a cloth bag to decorate with fishy art! (Small shirts available to buy at the Centre) All ages. 1 – 3 p.m. Admission price & $2.00 per item for fabric paint. Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. www.oceandiscovery.ca. 250.665.7511.
Lego Stories Build fun things with the Library's own LEGO blocks! Different theme every week – your creation will be displayed for two weeks. Age 5+. Fridays 3.15 – 4.15 p.m. Free. Sidney / North Saanich Library. www.virl.bc.ca/branches/sidney-north-saanich. 250.656.0944.
March 24 to June 2
Tap, Jazz & Ballet Combo Children move to the sounds & rhythms of tap, learn the postures & positions of ballet, & end with the exciting energy of jazz dancing. Tuesdays 9.30 – 10.15 am (3 - 4 yrs); Tuesdays 10.15 -11 am (4 - 5 yrs) 11/$66. Dansko Dance Studios. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.6606
March 29 to June 14
Fencing - Youth Youths will learn an exciting new skill - fencing with high-tech equipment. Basic instruction at the beginner level, foil fencing. All equipment supplied. 10 - 15 yrs. Sundays 5 - 6 p.m. 10/$77. Saanich Commonwealth Place. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7600.
April 7 to May 12
Reading Buddies Have a great time reading with a best Big Buddy. Kids are paired with teen volunteers to play games & read books. Please fill out an application for your child at the library and return it before March 16. Grades 2 - 4. Tuesdays, 4 – 5 p.m. Free. Sidney / North Saanich Library. www.virl.bc.ca/branches/sidney-north-saanich. 250.656.0944.
April 9 to June 11
Floor Hockey Action Learn the fundamental skills of hockey in a safe environment. Have a blast with teambuilding activities, scrimmage & a skills competition. Non-contact. All levels welcome. 7 - 9 yrs. Thursdays. 6.30 – 7.15 p.m. 10/$70. Greenglade Community Centre Gym. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
April 11
Nature Journaling Class Children will create and personalize a journal from new & recycled materials. Inspired by the sea life in our habitats, mini-writers will learn tips to fill the pages with art & insights. All supplies included. Age 8 - 12. Sat 9.30 a.m. – 12 noon. $25 (includes all day admission). Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre. www.oceandiscovery.ca. 250.665.7511.
Spring Break Camps Spring Break is approaching quickly, and we’re ready to have some fun! With so many exciting activities, Panorama has something for everyone this Spring Break. Try horseback riding or gymnastics; blast-off in our Mad Science Camp or go for the gold with Sportball’s Soccer & Lacrosse Clinics! Love to swim? We’ve got camps in the pool for kids aged 3-9yrs. Try a bit of everything in our ‘Sun-sational’ Camp, where you’ll play games and sports, do arts and crafts and a daily swim or skate.
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To register, or for more information, call 250-656-7271 or visit our website.
Please visit respective rec centre websites for further programming and registration information
April
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Awesome Science Class Explore science with hands-on homemade experiments. Two demos & a fun-filled experiment that children will do on their own. Make a “fantastic foamy fountain” and “Ooey Gooey Slime.” 7-12 yrs. Wed 6 – 7.30 p.m. $12. Greenglade Community Centre, Room #7. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
April 24
Horseback Riding Day Camp Riding a horse is a real thrill with safe, schooled horses & qualified instructors. Includes horse care, riding lessons and safety around horses. Beginner to intermediate. 7 - 13 yrs. Fri 8.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. or 1 – 5 p.m. $49. Braes Mhor Farm. www.saanich.ca. 250.412.3793.
April 27 - June 8
Pottery - Kids N' Clay What fun: Squishing your hands in clay, making cool things and discovering a whole new world. Focuses on the process, not the final product. Clay and firing included. 8 - 12 yrs. Mondays 4 – 5.30 p.m. 6/$88. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7121.
May May 5 to June 9
May 4
School's Out! $2 swim Laugh and play in the pool, have a super time on the climbing wall and the waterslide. Prizes, games & more. School-age. Mon 1 – 3 p.m. Panorama Recreation Pool. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.656.7271.
Mini Mudders Kids learn agility, speed & strength. Obstacle course & games teach teamwork, goal-setting. Age-appropriate talk about eating good food follows each class. 4 - 7 yrs. Tuesdays 3.30 – 4 p.m. 8/$64. Saanich Commonwealth Place. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7600.
May 6 to June 10
Piano for Preschoolers Parents can join in as tiny tots find notes on the piano & actually learn to play a song. They will also learn to read music, play by ear & be little music composers. 3 - 5 yrs. Wednesdays, choice of 9 – 9.30 a.m., 2 – 2.30 p.m. or 2.30 – 3 p.m. 6/$66. Gordon Head Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7100.
May 9
Drop-in Rock Climbing Experience the thrill of rock-climbing as you scramble up the walls of a world-class facility. Register one week in advance. 6 - 11 yrs. Sat 10 – 11.30 a.m. $17. The Boulders Climbing Gym. www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. 250.544.0310.
May 13 to June 17
Art Adventures This program instills the joy of creativity and a love of art in the lives of little ones. Toddlers use fine arts materials (included in cost). Moms join in. 2 - 4 yrs. Wednesdays 9.30 – 10.30 am. 6/$78. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7121.
May 13 to June 24
Creative Craft & Splash Kids enjoy creative play, Red Cross swimming lesson & leisure pool adventures. 3 - 5 yrs. Wednesdays 9 - 10 a.m. 7/$56. Panorama Recreation Poolside Room. www.crd.bc.ca/ panorama. 250.656.7271.
May 12 to June 16
Drawing at the Zoo Children will have fun drawing jungle animals, farm animals or their pets from home. Play at the Animal Zoo while learning the basic techniques of drawing animals. Materials extra fee. 7 - 11 yrs. Tuesdays 4 – 5.30 p.m. 6/$84. Cedar Hill Recreation Centre. www.saanich.ca. 250.475.7121.
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Friday Feb. 13th, 7pm, at the Red Brick Cafe in Sidney Doors open at 6:30 pm
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SEASIDE Seaside Investigates â&#x20AC;Ś Peninsula housing challenges and solutions International housing affordability survey 'Demographia - 2015' rated the Greater Victoria region as the second most expensive place to live in Canada. Housing was certainly on the agenda for many at recent local elections. We asked writer Barry Mathias to investigate the challenges, and solutions that affect our market here on the Peninsula. The first report in the series looks at the Town of Sidney.
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For the majority of people their home is one of the most important elements in their life. Finding a job and linking it with a suitable place to live are major steps. The provision of homes, from single family dwellings to town houses, and from apartments to micro units is a part of the complex mix that forms a community. Meeting this demand requires careful planning and flexible thinking on the part of each of the three local municipalities as they strive to encourage development and still preserve the environment and the local 'atmosphere'.
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Councillor Steve Price, the recently elected Mayor of Sidney, was enthusiastic about recent trends in the provision of housing in the municipality. "We are allowing legal secondary suites throughout the town," he said, and although no developer was proposing to build any large rental accommodation, he was pleased to see the extra density being fitted into new condo developments. He referred to the condominium complex built by Steve Wakefield Construction near Fairway Market: "the four micro units sold immediately." He revealed that the same company was presenting plans for a 24 unit building at 5th and Bevan of which eight would be micro units of 350-450 square feet. "I'm encouraging this development," he said. The Mayor made the point that while micro units might sell for about $169,000, retirees from Oak Bay might pay $800,000 for a large unit in the same development. He said he was "pleased with the amenities we are able to offer." The economic downturn of 2008 seriously affected Sidney's gradual expansion. "At the start of that year we were involved in designing a variety of apartments, senior housing and town houses," said Silvia Bonet, a partner in the firm of Finlayson Bonet Architecture. "Then, housing development stopped." By 2010, they had completed their on-going residential projects and were dealing, almost entirely, with commercial and industrial developments. Until the last two years, Bonet revealed, there have been a number 'of factors that have affected housing development; these included the high cost of land, planning restrictions on increased density, and a lack of incentives for developers. Until all of these factors came together in a positive way, development was stalled. "Just over a year ago, big changes occurred," Bonet said. From 2006 – 2012 Sidney Council operated
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what was known as 'bonus density', whereby developers who wanted to include more units in their developments were charged on the profits they were likely to make and the money went towards supplying more amenities. But, as Bonet explained, "the profits for a developer were in those extra units." The charges were a disincentive for developers. "Two years ago changes were made, enabling developers to pay a fixed amount for each unit, amounting to about $5,000, which is used for the provision of amenities." This certainty encouraged developers who could incorporate these known charges into their costs; the extra amenities attracted amenities attracted first-time buyers, "resulting in a considerable change in the demographics," Bonet said. "We are now involved with three developments aimed at providing multi-family residences. These provide a wide range of homes from 400 square foot micro units to 2,000 square foot accommodations." "2007 was the high point of house sales in this area," said Patrick Schorle, owner of the reality company Schorle Associates, "and at that time we were selling between 23 - 27 percent of our active ratings. In 2008 it crashed to seven percent." He revealed that in the last few years, sales have stabilized and there are signs of a recovery, but "we are waiting to see how the lower oil prices will impact buying power in 2015." He said there were definitely some opportunities for people to invest in property, but plenty of research was needed. Although there was a slight slippage in some housing prices, short-term investment was risky. SEASIDE HOMES | FEBRUARY 2015 | WWW.SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA 37
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Schorle referred to the high prices in Greater Victoria and the Peninsula, which curb first time buyers who often rely on parents to be able afford the cost: "Single family homes are selling for between $400,000 and $450,000." He indicated there was a shortage of new development aimed at single people or young married couples, "for them, the best deal might be to buy an older house in need of improvement." In contrast to the fluctuations felt by realtors and architects, Steve Wakefield of Steve Wakefield Construction did not experience much change. "2014 was much the same for me as previous years. I am a local builder, and I concentrate on building in the centre of the town," he said. A good example of how a reliable reputation can protect you in difficult times. Alison Verhagen, Manager of Planning for the Sidney Municipality, was helpful in providing statistics. "In the past ten years housing development has taken a range of forms," she said. "From 2005 – 2014 building permits have been issued for 97 new single family dwellings; 26 new two-family dwellings (i.e: 52 units); 240 new multi-family dwelling units (townhouses, apartments and condominiums), and 59 conversions from single-family homes to two-family dwellings or the addition of secondary suites to single family dwellings – 27 in the last four years." "Because of land costs and the fact that many people are downsizing and wanting smaller units, there is a move to smaller residential units in new developments". Verhagen said. She was philosophical about planning. "There are, and likely always will be, members of the community who welcome change, and others who are resistant to it,
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however, communities do evolve over time." She said that development projects reflect the demands of the market, "we endeavor to allow options in Sidney's bylaws to encourage a variety of housing in Sidney." "The Town has a limited footprint," said Bonet. If it is to grow and still retain its attraction to people of a variety of ages and incomes, then the increase in density must occur in appropriate areas. "This is a municipality with a large group of retirees; we need more young people and we need to provide more housing options and amenities, such as day care; it has to be a holistic approach." There has been a rapid expansion in employment opportunities on the industrial estate around the airport, and this has created a further need for housing. Viking Air, with over 500 employees, is a good example. "75 percent of our employees live outside the Sidney/North Saanich zone," said Robin Ambrose, the Director of Human Resources. "Some travel daily from Duncan and Sooke, but given the chance, they would prefer to live in Sidney. Recently, a female employee finally found an affordable house after searching for five years!" But, Ambrose had good things to say about Sidney Town Council: "They are very open minded and progressive." Paul Macris of Holmes Reality summed it up: "There is a recognition now that a certain sector of the market doesn't need an enormous house or condo to satisfy its needs and wants." Most think that Sidney is approaching its housing provision in a realistic, enlightened and sensitive way: seeking to encourage new, and perhaps smaller, developments, while maintaining its reputation as an attractive and thriving town.
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on design Higher Density Housing – an old, new idea After World War II North America went through a time of economic restriction. Residential units, 900 sq/ft with 3 bedrooms, accommodated the typical North American family whether they were located in the below-zero regions of the North or the warm areas of the South. In the 1960s and '70s new financial power gave people the option to aspire for more and acquire more. Gradually the under 1,000 sq/ft homes were expanded and replaced by something much larger. A new residence of 2,500 sq/ft was considered "just adequate". The new lifestyle required opulence and was accompanied by the irony of less occupants in each house but a need for more space. The proliferation of cars was expressed through the garage as the central piece in the new home's layout; a 2 car garage spoke of a new culture, and urban planning revolved around the automobile culture. Suburbs – sleeping communities – were developed in the outskirts of cities and the downtown core became a ghost of the vibrant activity of before. Contemporary lifestyles prioritize living in proximity to work, being part of a community and the walkability of services and amenities. The residence is still a personal sanctuary but a new, more public life, takes place in the business area outside the privacy of homes. More social interaction and outdoor activities, and the reduced use of the automobile, are just some of the changes brought by a more sustainable-living
approach. The new residence plan expresses those changes through a smaller, more functional and compact layout. In the U.S. buildings contribute 38.9 percent of the nation's total carbon dioxide emissions (2008), hence a sustainable practice is to increase densities where the infrastructure already exists and without encroaching on rural by Silvia Bonet designated areas. The principle is to reduce Architect the building footprint and increase open space, providing outdoor amenities for the community at large. Higher densities in urban and central areas can provide the balance of accommodating more residents at a lower cost, with the added benefit of improved community services. However a 'catch 22' effect is obvious; to have amenities we need more people living in the central urban areas, and to promote more housing we need more amenities. It is imperative that a short and long term global planning approach is developed for the three Peninsula communities, defining the major roles that each one will play in the urban, rural, and industrial arena. Planning should address the demands and priorities of a wide demographic range; and both private and public enterprise.
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by Hans Tammemagi This is part of a rotating series of articles on members of Sidney Meet Up Women’s Networking Group, featuring women in business on the Saanich Peninsula. Monica Reekie wears so many hats she could start a millinery shop! Four days a week she works at the Robert Bateman Gallery in the historic Canada Steamship building opposite the Legislature, immersed in Bateman's outstanding nature paintings. For two days she provides private nursing for the elderly, showing her compassionate side. She has also been bitten by the travel bug and organizes art and nature tours. The most recent was a trip to the Galapagos Islands which was co-sponsored by National Geographic. Robert and Birgit Bateman were on the tour, which helped attract a full expedition. Monica's driving passion, however, is art, which she expresses mainly through photography but also via watercolours and acrylic. "I've been influenced by Robert Bateman and love to get close to and capture moments in nature. I also take lots of photos on my travels." Monica's camera goes everywhere with her, as she doesn't want to miss a single moment. She leafed through a portfolio showing me delightful, exotic pictures of the Hermitage in Russia, wooden buildings in Norway, ancient relics in Turkey, and glistening futuristic cars. "I love this one," she said, showing a photo of a small boy sitting amongst a large frieze in Paris, "it won best of show in last year's Sidney Fine Arts Show." A high accolade indeed! Monica originally lived in Winnipeg but was drawn to Victoria and the great west-coast weather in 1999. She and her husband, Andy, started a B&B and she worked as a nurse. "The B&B guests came from around the world," she explained, "and aroused my interest in travelling, although I also love living on Vancouver Island." When I asked if she had children, her eyes twinkled, "Only the four-legged variety. We enjoy the company of two golden retrievers." Her favourite places to photograph locally are the migratory bird sanctuary at Esquimalt Lagoon and the flowers and plants at The Gardens at HCP. "Both are peaceful and calm," she said, "and give me respite from my busy daily life and I get some great photos there too!" Her curiosity about little-visited, distant places continues unabated. Currently, she is planning a trip to Svalbard, Norway, only "an inch on the map from the North Pole". She is also working hard to prepare her show Distant Shores, which will be displayed at the Victoria Airport during the month of February. Monica's art can be seen year around at the Coast Collective Arts Centre in Esquimalt, as well as on her web site, www.theartofmonicareekie.com. Although "busy" doesn't even begin to describe Monica's action-packed life, she's also cares and, for example, gives back a portion of all her artwork sales to charity. Nice lady!
book review Mastering the Art of Soviet Cooking: A Memoir of Food and Longing, by Anya Von Bremzen Based on the cheery yellow cover with a smiling girl and the reviews of 'delicious' and 'rollicking' I was expecting a happy romp through Von Bremzen's foodie recollections. The title seemed to suggest that Soviet cooking was the main subject matter. It was not. It ran a distant second to Russia's grim history. The Seige of Leningrad and Hitler's Hunger Plan are only a couple of examples she draws from in the last century. I had been anticipating Julie and Julia and was instead assailed by Stalin and Hitler. Nearing 100 pages with famine and death the ongoing themes I thought perhaps the reviewers had experienced what Daniel Kahneman termed the Peak-End rule: maybe a wonderful resolution to the story overshadowed chapter after chapter of harsh detail. But sadly even in the closing pages her memory of Victory Day celebrations during her 2011 trip to Moscow were less celebration and more Requiem: "In the dreadful years of the Yezhov terror I spent seventeen months in prison lines in Leningrad …" I might have settled into her memoir as a sad but well-researched tale were it not for her writing style. A sample: "Lenin, incidentally, transmigrated from this distant, idealized Spirithood into warm and
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a really, really lovely chowder. Valentine's Day, as always, will be a special night at The Latch. It's a busy evening, and very romantic. On the note of romance, The Latch will gladly host weddings. Valeria speaks candidly about wanting to do whatever a couple would like in terms of food choices and budget. It's unique to hear hosts be so customer-centered. Our meeting is coming to a close. "I've collected antiques all my life. This place is an antique itself, and I love it," says Luigi, looking around the room admiringly. I feel his love, and again notice how easily I have slipped into another time and place in this room. I so enjoyed that. The Latch Inn and Restaurant is located at the end of Harbour Road, Sidney, at 2328. Call them at 250-656-4015, or email info@ lathchinn.ca. For more information visit www.latchinn.ca.
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Exercise is the ultimate panacea for many ills, helping us keep our heart and body strong and healthy as the years advance. This knowledge underlies the excellent Take Heart program at Panorama Recreation Centre that focuses on building a healthy ticker. The effective and beneficial program gives people a new lease on life and certainly stacks the odds in favour of a long, healthy future. The Take Heart program targets people who have either had a heart event or who have risk factors such as diabetes, high blood pressure and being overweight and inactive. Kamma Wiggins, a Certified Athletic Therapist and Personal Trainer with Panorama, applauds the proactive and preventative program that uses exercise to build cadiovascular health. Having an extensive knowledge of cardiovascular disease, Kamma supervises the program; participants attend twice a week with a graded incremental exercise program targeting aerobic exercise, then strength training. As a partnership with the Island Health Authority, Take Heart lasts 12 weeks, with 24 sessions. The positive effects of the program on blood pressure reveal the mechanics of how exercise boosts heart health. Kamma: "Exercise is fantastic for lowering blood pressure, immediately and long term. After exercise, blood pressure naturally falls." Reducing blood pressure is the body's way of protecting itself when it is under stress – in this case, good stress. With regular continuous exercise, the lowered blood pressure becomes a permanent result. Kamma explains the overall benefit of the Take Heart exercise program to heart health. "The heart is a muscle and it needs to be strong to perform the activities of daily life." As we put progressive demands on the heart from exercise, the heart increases in muscle tone, gets stronger and more able to perform well. "The result is that the heart becomes more efficient at the job it is doing." A healthier better-functioning heart lasts longer. Other health benefits are improved resting heart rates and lower cholesterol levels. A big Take Heart positive for Kamma is the reduction in people's general life-stress – they feel better and are happy to see themselves being more active and regaining their quality of life. To Kamma, the social aspect of the program is enormously beneficial to people recovering from heart problems as they feel more supported. She sees a shift from hopelessness to empowerment as people are doing activities for the first time. Cardiac rehabilitation exercise programs reduce hospitalizations. With many factors involved in heart disease, it is wise to have a few aces up one's sleeve – such as the Take Heart program. It gives people a fighting chance at a long healthy walk into the sunset. To apply, contact Kamma Wiggins or Kim Say at Panorama: www.crd.bc.ca/panorama. by Doreen Marion Gee
Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association: Teaching Life Lessons at the Field of Dreams
For over 25 years kids have been playing ball at the Rotary Park Field of Dreams. The Park, located just off Victoria Airports' runway 31, is a place kids can dream of becoming a pilot, playing in the big leagues, or just getting a burger and fries after the game. The Peninsula Baseball and Softball Association (www.pbsa.ca) is focused on providing a fun, safe and affordable ball program for Peninsula youth. Girls and boys are welcomed into "rally-cap" at age five, advance to "tadpole" at seven, and can play right through high school. If desired, girls can move over to the softball program at six and can advance through competitive levels until they are 19. Kids learn to interact with coaches and teammates, build selfesteem and confidence, and that there is more to life than Pokémon, Star Wars and ipads. They learn to expect the completely unexpected; to run, bat, catch, throw, laugh and yell, and all as part of a team. With real uniforms. (Some kids have been known to sleep in a team jersey for nights after receiving their first one.) Kids are taught to deal with adversity, failure, and physical challenges, within a supportive and relaxed atmosphere. If they hit a ball – that's great. If they catch a pop-up – even better. To run the bases, make it home safely, all in front of mom or dad; that's priceless. Practices and games are generally scheduled early on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings and the season runs from April through June. The whole experience is designed to complement the many other activities available on the Peninsula. It's not hard to understand why ball is such a popular alternative. A child does not have to be the biggest, strongest or fastest to participate. It's inexpensive, and equipment (a glove and helmet) can
last for years. Parents sit together sharing food and drinks, soaking up the sun, discussing potential summer camps and upcoming birthdays, all the while cheering on the junior athletes. The games are not measured in minutes, periods or quarters. An inning takes as long as an inning takes. Every child gets a chance to shine, but all strike out, drop balls, and over throw their target. They soon learn that they get another chance, and another, and another. They learn sportsmanship, to be gracious when winning, and how to shake off a loss. A popsicle after the game never hurt either. Annual registration for all levels is open for the 2015 season at www.pbsa.ca, and runs through February 15th. There is an opportunity for those so inclined to make some extra cash as umpires, and spectators of all ages are sure to love the experience.
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forbes & marshall "I do it because I know it's vital for my wellbeing and to be honest, I'm afraid of her"
Bad Case of the Runs by Michael Forbes
My wife Lisa is the most
disciplined person I know. We could be on the eve of the apocalypse and she wouldn't miss her exercise workout day, out there running alongside the four horseman dodging lava flows and stuff. The fact that she takes care of herself means that I too have to care about myself, so I drag my carcass out there and run with her about four times a week. Most days I loathe exercise but I do it because I know it's vital for my wellbeing and to be honest, I'm afraid of her. It's like I'm enrolled in some lifelong boot camp where the trainer literally grabs you by the wrists and peels you off the couch like gum off a sidewalk. I always grumble to her about going but when I give myself that imaginary high five at the end as I cross the threshold of our driveway, I feel fantastic. We've been running for about 15 years now and it started soon after our son Noah was born. For her it was the best way to shed those few extra pounds of pregnancy weight and for me, I wanted to prevent myself
from taking my last breath face down in a Costco size bag of Doritos. The wake up was the time I was at a Heart and Stroke Foundation event and partnered with a female Olympic athlete in a three legged race. It was only one kilometre for fun, but she was so completive, and I so sadly out of shape, she actually stopped in the middle and offered to piggy back me. Time for a change I thought, so now I run. It's no secret how blessed we are to live here with hundreds of trails to enjoy. Each path is unique just like the people that inhabit them. Once we saw a guy running while wearing dress pants with shiny shoes and as he was bounding past, you could hear the loose change and car keys jingling in his pockets. Could it be a leisurely stroll turned into a Forrest Gumpian like urge to start running? We had no idea but we definitely started looking around for a bear. Sometimes too you get whiffs of other people's conversations, like the two women we ran past and all I heard was one word â&#x20AC;Ś "vasectomy". I wasn't surprised one of them was pushing a baby stroller. Lisa gets me running for companionship, I'm a good bush bathroom break lookout and because she truly cares and wants me to live a long and active life. It's always the people who love you that can do the most to save you from yourself. So if you think you need to get more active, it's with love that I ask you to take that first step â&#x20AC;Ś and then another. February is Heart and Stroke month and hopefully one more person will be standing on a trail in their dress clothes and suddenly decide to go for a little jog. For those without the proper motivation, we may have to introduce you to my wife.
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Raincoast Conservation
Foundation's Applied Conservation Science Lab at the University of Victoria approaches academia in a distinctive manner. Supported by the Tula Foundation and Raincoast, and led by Raincoast's long time Science Director and Hakai-Raincoast Professor of Geography Dr. Chris Darimont, we are making history as a truly unique conservation science lab. Darimont's mentor, internationally renowned large carnivore expert, and Raincoast Senior Scientist, Dr. Paul Paquet, is an integral part of the Raincoast Lab. The Raincoast Lab does science that matters, contributing to tangible change in the real world. In the lab's first two years, our team of graduate students, post-docs, and principal investigators have published 16 peer-reviewed articles. Topics cover carnivore ecology and physiology, population biology, perspectives on indigenous and western science, and the ethics of trophy hunting. All derive from research that is entrenched in the natural environment, exploration, and community discourse. Our research into the health and well-being of carnivore populations supports a growing understanding of coastal predator-prey systems. We have shown that access to salmon and herring is of critical importance in sustaining the health of individual bears and wolves, as well as entire populations of these species. Our research has also revealed the influential role of coastal islands (versus the mainland) in shaping the ecology and behaviour of bears and wolves. This kind of information
matters when working to conserve a coastline and archipelago that face multiple threats from human disturbances. The lab's work and influence extend beyond field studies and research. We also explore the complementary role that ethics and science can play in guiding the management and conservation of wildlife. For example, our analysis concerning the BC government's management of grizzly bears revealed troubling shortcomings in both ethics and science. These findings commanded the attention of elected officials, and bolstered the policy efforts of indigenous governments who have demanded an end to grizzly bear hunting in the Great Bear Rainforest. Our philosophy for field research also matters. Our work occurs within the traditional territories of many First Nations and is aligned with local community objectives. Our carnivore monitoring relies on the support, collaboration, and leadership of the Heiltsuk, Kitasoo/ Xai-xais, Wuikinuxv, and Nuxalk Nations. This past year, a team of community leaders and researchers from Bella Bella, Klemtu, Wuikinuxv, and Raincoast authored two publications that describe emerging best practices for community-engaged research. "As important as our science are our scientists. Having begun my own relationship with Raincoast as an undergraduate volunteer, it is particularly pleasing to see the same enthusiasm, commitment and vision of the lab's team of graduate and undergraduate students. The lab is producing a new generation of extraordinarily passionate applied conservation scholars and practitioners, as well as future Raincoast science staff," said Darimont. SEASIDE | FEBRUARY 2015 | WWW.SEASIDEMAGAZINE.CA 51
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ignition Buying a car has become increasingly complicated, so Seaside has decided to lend a hand! With the assistance of Motorize Auto Direct, this month we turn on the Ignition for our readers.
Your Healthy Motor by Julian Sale
Health is something that we all
need to monitor constantly, even for our vehicles. We rely on our cars and trucks to get us to work and to play on time, and with reliability. Carmakers have strict maintenance plans to follow, which, in an ideal world would catch any problems and keep us on the road. In between service visits, there are a number of things we should do at least monthly, if not weekly. Check your tire pressure. You’ve heard this before but we are all guilty of not doing it. Tire pressure gauges are available for less than $10. While checking the pressure, do a visual inspection of your tire tread, and speak with your service provider if your tread has less than 50 percent (4 - 5mm) life remaining. Second, inspect your vehicle with a walk around, and look for any visible damage, and ensure all of your lights work properly. This takes less than five minutes. Spend some time and clean your window glass. Your car’s glass will get dirty over time, as gasses and dust, condensation, dog slobber, etc. all compound to make for poor visibility. Household glass cleaner and paper towel or a cotton cloth will do well. This will reduce the time it takes to un-fog your windshield on cold days. Assuming you drive an internal combustion powered vehicle, you need to check your oil. Many cars now have electronic oil level indicators, so learn how to check the level with help from your owner’s manual. Here’s one we have all witnessed – headlight aim. Park your vehicle about four to five metres from a wall, on flat ground. Illuminate your headlights, and look at the height of your light beams. They should be level and even. Headlights are adjustable and do require service. If you’re not impressed with the level of light output from your halogen
or HID (Xenon) headlights, consider replacing the bulbs, as they get dim or fail after a year or two. Pull up the carpet in your trunk area and inspect for moisture, your vehicle should be bone dry. And here’s one that’s often overlooked: look at your pedals. They have rubber pads like the soles of sneakers. These wear over time, and should be replaced for a comfortable and safe grip. Last, check the ABS brake system occasionally by fully depressing your brake pedal in a safe place, from 30 or more km/hour. See your owner’s manual for recommendations. These basic steps won’t add much time to your day, but will make for a safer ride for you and your passengers.
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w h at ' s h a p p e n i n g tuesday evenings Saanich Peninsula Toastmasters Meeting
Vancouver Island Regional Library Sidney, 7.30 p.m. 250-544-1819 | maryjackson@shaw.ca
Toastmasters has a specific structure that provides a safe forum for speaking while giving encouragement and support. It is a program designed to broaden our abilities and comfort in public speaking. If you are looking for an enjoyable, challenging and rewarding experience, please come out to one of our meetings. 2nd Thursday of Every Month Peninsula Newcomers Luncheon
11.30 a.m. Haro's Restaurant & Bar, Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa www.peninsulanewcomers.ca
Just moved to the Saanich Peninsula? Join our club to make new friends and get to know the community! We meet for lunch with an invited speaker on diverse topics. Share in a variety of interests and activities organized and run by our members. February 6
Central Saanich Senior Centre's Guest Speaker 1.30 p.m. - 3 p.m. The Centre For Active Living 50+ 1229 Clarke Rd. (next to the library), Brentwood Bay. 250-652-4611 or cssca@shaw.ca www.centralsaanichseniorscentre.org
Speakers Jennifer Cairns and Allan Parryare on CFAX Saturday mornings on TECH TALK. They will be presenting the latest helpful hints for Seniors Technology! Admission by donation. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome. Join the Centre for more activities. February 8
Island Ukeleles Sunday Serenade Concert 2.30 p.m. St. Mary's Church, Saanichton (East Saanich Rd. @ Cultra Ave.) 250-652-1611 | stmarys.saanichton@shaw.ca 250-652-5392 | sueandjohn@shaw.ca
School District 61's Ukelele Ensembles have been entertaining audiences of all ages with a repertoire ranging from traditional Hawaiian style music to jazz, swing, classical pop and rock music. The “A” Ensemble is an exceptional group of auditioned 12 to 18 year old students drawn from our community. Tickets are $15. February 14
Valentine’s Day Naturalists - Guided Workshop 1 - 2 p.m. & 2.15 - 3.15 p.m. Francis/King Regional Park (Saanich) 250.478.3344 www.crd.bc.ca/parks
Join CRD Regional Parks guest artist-in-residence Joanne Thomson for a unique art and nature experience. Create a beautiful piece of art to take home with you. Free program; please call to reserve a spot. Wheel chair friendly; 16 years+. Visit website for more fun activities including nature talks and guided family hikes. february 24
CFUW Saanich Peninsula' Guest Speaker 7 p.m. at the Mary Winspear Centre
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last word I spent some time in England at the start of January. I go to visit my family, but also to soak up the different culture. I love to immerse myself when I’m over there: listening to the radio, watching the news, reading the papers, even watching television is a different experience. This visit I was drawn to the magazine stands looking for interesting ideas, and making notes. Of course things aren’t so different there, not like visiting somewhere far-flung and non-English speaking, but it’s different enough. For me it’s that I understand all the references (something that I struggle with sometimes here); other people might notice the accents, or the more diverse music. Just the sheer volume of people means that there always seems to be something happening. This trip, the cultural highlight was taking my two boys to the local pantomime, along with their six cousins, two uncles and grandma. I’d be stretching the truth to say it was a great performance, but it was a great afternoon; gaudy costumes, kitsch and slightly uncomfortable, the catchphrases were repetitive and the first half was way too long. But my kids were still singing the songs at the airport on the way home and I’m sure next time they see their cousins they’ll have great fun recalling it all.
I even find that I like the plane journey on these trips to the UK. When else would you get to watch two, three or even four movies back-to-back! To my surprise I’ve discovered that the answer to that might be in Sidney. This month the Victoria Film Festival is bringing part of its program to our own Star Cinema and the Charlie White Theatre at the Mary Winspear Centre. It’s a big deal for our small town. Also coming in February are two award-winning Canadian authors. The Red Brick Reading Series offers literature fans the chance to get close up to some very successful published artists, whilst helping towards the cost of Sidney’s Literary Festival later in the year (an event that Seaside is proud to support). Gillian Crowley’s extensive Seaside Arts Scene column (page 28) has some great information as does the Shop Local centre-pullout. I think for a small town, we have a heavyweight arts scene. A cinema; a theatre; a Literary Festival – what else would you like to see happening here on the Peninsula? Letters to the editor are always welcomed. Whether it’s feedback on the magazine or just a comment on events on the Peninsula we’re always interested to hear the reader’s viewpoint. So drop me a (virtual) line deborah@seasidemagazine.ca and tell me how we’re doing. Hope to see you at some of our cultural events this month.
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