Eyesonbc magazine september 2014

September 2014 vol 3 issue 09

Central Vancouver Island Edition

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‘Best Bennies’ • 6 ECHO: The Woman in Black • 19 Your Mind in a Box • 10

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MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014 vol 3 No 9

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Showcasing our community since 2004 Main Email: info@eyesonbc.com Phone: 250-757-9914 Mailing Address EyesOnBC Magazine, Box 182, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0 Hours: Mon - Thu 10-4 Our Contributors this month: Georgia Nicols, Joanne Sales, Bill Veenhof, Valerie Axford, Maryam Siddiqi, Linda Tenney On the Internet www.eyesonbc.com & www.facebook.com/eyesonbc Subcriptions In Canada, from $35 CDN incl GST. Inquire about foreign subscriptions, Call 250-757-9914 to subscribe.

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ummer may be winding down, but our community is as vibrant as ever with a month filled with events and activities, important changes in our business community, and salmon returning to their spawning grounds.

You won’t want to miss the fun at the Bow Horn Bay Volunteer Fire Department’s ‘Open House’ on Sunday September 7th. It promises to be an afternoon of fun for the kids and a great opportunity for everyone to meet the dedicated community volunteers who rush to our aid when needed. See page 11 for full details.

Congratulations goes out to Bowser resident Bev Briggs as she kicks off her new business, Toes ‘n Soles Foot Care. Bev’s experience and training as an LPN and Foot Care Nurse can help keep your feet healthy and happy. Got feet that need a treat? Contact Bev at 250-757-2032 for an appointment, and see her ad on page 5. As Bev’s business motto says “Healthy Feet are Happy Feet” and we all need happy feet!

When September rolls around we often feel the urge to ‘get back at it’ and look for ways to improve our health and well-being. Respiratory Therapist Carla Flegel is offering two important seminar programs designed to help you cope more effectively with chronic health conditions, namely COPD and insomnia. These seminars are free but require preregistration. See complete details on page 8 and 9.

On the first Thursday of each month, Island Radio (specifically 88.5FM The Beach) offers me ten minutes to talk about what’s going on in Lighthouse Country. Topics vary, but it’s likely you’ll hear announcements about upcoming events, community meetings, and general promotion about our area.

Tune in to 88.5FM on the first Thursday of every month to learn more. And don’t forget to check out EyesOnBC Magazine on Facebook for daily updates and announcements. ~

TOES ‘N SOLES FOOT CARE Healthy Feet are Happy Feet

Bev Briggs · LPN / Foot Care Nurse

(250) 757-2032 · toesnsoles@shaw.ca FEATURES 4 From the Publisher - editorial 20 Qualicum First Nation Child Care Centre

ENTERTAINMENT, OUTDOORS, FOOD

6 ‘Best Bennies’ in Oceanside 14 Tide Table 19 ECHO: The Woman in Black

COMMUNITY LIFE

16 From the Desk of Area H RDN Director, Bill Veenhof - Road work, Trails, Septic Maintenance Rebate Program, Grants-in-Aid, and Seaweed Harvest Licenses.

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10 Toothpaste, Bad News and Your Mind in a Box - Joanne Sales 13 When Your Fitness Routine Becomes Too Routine 15 If You Think You Know Cancer, Think Again!

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In the Stars: Georgia Nicols Horoscope Community Events Classifieds At Your Service - Local Services & Trades

Articles and opinions expressed in this publication are those of the writers and published for general information purposes only.

Articles are not intended to provide specific advice the publisher will assume no liability.

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‘BEST BENNIES’ IN OCEANSIDE

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It’s a New Day at The Awakening Café Organic Waffles • Organic Coffees & Teas Gluten-free & Lactose-free options available Inspirational books, gifts and jewellery, featuring Amy Newsom Design

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hile ordering up Egg’s Benny for Sunday Brunch is ohso-traditional, enjoying this hearty egg dish on any day of the week is an exercise in decadence that you have to experience ... at least once!

I have to admit, Eggs Benny is a personal favourite – perfectly poached eggs balanced on an English Muffin, a heap of shaved tender ham (or crispy

bacon), rich and creamy Hollandaise sauce, and maybe even Cheddar cheese.

Eggs Benny makes my knees quiver!

You may have your own local favourite but the four restaurants on the following page, all plate up a Benny that I consider ‘Best of ’ show. All of them offer their own twist on the traditional dish, and two have great views of the ocean to make your breakfast or brunch even more special – on any day of the week. ~

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‘BEST BENNIES’ IN OCEANSIDE Sandbar Cafe 6087 W. Island Highway, Qualicum Bay Recommended: Keep your calories low with a delicious Sandbar Benny and salad! (offered daily ‘til 11am). Ask about their ‘Benny Card’.

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Trees Restaurant 1385 Alberni Highway, Parksville Recommended: Try one of Trees’ inventive Benny choices ... and check out their bakery, too!

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In the restaurant or the pub ... enjoy locally produced and grown food, prepared for you by our expert chefs, and served by our friendly servers!

Shady Restaurant 3109 W. Island Highway, Qualicum Beach Recommended: A Benny for brunch at the Shady offers perfect eggs, tasty home-fries, and a spectacular view! (available weekends only)

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The Pacific Brimm 123 Craig Street, Parksville Recommended: A Benny at The Brimm - substantial, perfectly cooked and a very satisfying start to any day of the week! See their ad for $1 off!

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Aries (March 21-April 19) You’ve been in party mode and it’s been fun; but it’s time to pull your act together. This always happens when you see September looming on the calendar, right? You want to become more efficient and more effective in everything you do. Many of you will make To Do list and be eager to accomplish a lot. Give yourself the right tools to do a good job. Set your standards high because, you’re working to improve your life.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) If you can slip away on a vacation this month – you will love it! Many of you are involved in music (Taurus rules the throat), which means you will love the chance to express your creative talents. Enjoy movies, the theatre, sports events, the arts, cultural events and musical performances. You will also enjoy entertaining at home. You love your creature comforts. Romance will flourish!

Gemini (May 21-June 20) Your attention now shifts to home, family and your domestic scene. This might mean family reunions and increased interaction with relatives. However, September will also offer a chance to cocoon at home and enjoy quiet moments in familiar surroundings. You can use this month to replenish and restore yourself, which is a good idea because October will be full of social engagements and plans to have fun.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) Fasten your seatbelt for a busy month ahead! Your schedule will be jam-packed with people to see, places to go and things to do.

Short trips will be a factor along with increased study, reading and writing. You’re keen to talk to others because you want to enlighten them. You’re full of bright, clever ideas you want to share. One reason, you might be wheeling and dealing is you see financial opportunities you want to explore.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) This is an excellent time to shop for wardrobe treasures because you feel good about yourself. “Look at me – I’m hot!” And that is the frame of mind you want to have when buying clothes. September will focus on money, cash flow and earnings as well as your possessions. It’s time to take stock. Ponder your values and what really matters in life. It’s vital to define what matters to you, so that you can make the right choices.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) For the first time in a year, the Sun has returned to your sign, giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the next 12 months. This will be a fortunate time for you because when the Sun is in your sign (this happens only once a year for four weeks) it has the ability to attract favourable situations and important people to you. Make the most of this. Milk this for all it’s worth!

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may.

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continued from previous page Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) This month is a good time to pull in your reins and get some serious R&R. Grab every opportunity to seek solutions so that you can start to plan your new year ahead (from birthday to birthday). Make a plan, Stan! You can either approach your future willy-nilly, responding to what happens and putting out fires; or you can set some goals and march to the beat of your own drum.

What’s it going to be? Ideas?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) A popular month! Everyone wants to see your face.

Invitations to clubs, organizations, parties and social events will pour in. Say yes, because it will benefit you to interact with others. This is a good time to share your hopes and dreams for the future with others because their feedback will help you.

Don’t work in a vacuum. Get the benefit of think-tank discussions where ideas build to new levels with new perspectives and vistas.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This is the only time all year when the Sun slowly crosses the top of your chart. This phenomena acts like a spotlight on you, which means you are noticed! Furthermore, this lighting is flattering, which means people in authority (as well as others) see you as competent, desirable and talented. Don’t do anything to correct this impression. (Kidding!) This placement of the Sun is an excellent time for you to think about your life direction in general. Are you headed in the direction you want to go?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Suddenly, you’re keen to travel and explore more of the world because you want adventure and a sense of being alive and getting the most out of life. Travel if you can, but September is also perfect for signing up for a course or undertaking studies that broaden your understanding of anything.

Talk to people from other countries and different cultures. Explore opportunities in publishing, the media, medicine and the law. Do anything that gives you a thrill, a sense of adventure and a chance to learn something new and exciting!

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) This month is more intense and focused in two directions: Sex and money. Oy! Physical relationships will be powerful and transformative – for sure. (The stuff of movies.) But you will feel equally as intense about taxes, debt, inheritances and shared property because you want to sort these things out. Your ambition is strong now with Mars at the top of your chart, which means you will easily defend your own best interests.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Now the Sun is opposite your sign. This is the only time all year this happens and because the Sun is your source of energy, and it is as far away from your sign as it gets all year, you will need more sleep. Factoid.

Respect your need for more rest. Meanwhile, this polarized position of the Sun will focus your attention on partnerships and close friendships. For a relationship to be successful, you must be as good for your partner as he or she is for you. And remember, a rich partner is wonderful labour-saving device. ~

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TOOTHPASTE, BAD NEWS, AND YOUR MIND IN A BOX

by Joanne Sales

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id you brush your teeth this morning? Of course. Thank you, Claude Hopkins! We are children to that which we have been exposed, and this is the land of sparkling smiles.

This summer, we had numerous young people from around the world staying at our farm. We also had a shallow well during the Stage 3 drought conditions we experienced on Vancouver Island.

The intersection of traveler, teeth, shallow well and drought is an exercise in consciousness training – which is exactly why these young people went traveling! How can we take our consciousness out of the box of our hometown mindset and give it some growing room? Traveling is one way to do it. But there are a million ways to dislodge our minds from the well-worn ruts of our history and past.

One way is to watch how you brush your teeth. All humans now live on shallow wells, not just farmers on Vancouver Island. Water is the new gold. But it’s also different than gold because we can’t live without it. Those who control the water control the world. A wise man does not sell his river.

But for the moment, let’s stick to the mundane topic of teeth. One way that people brush their teeth is to turn on the water, wet their toothbrush and stand there brushing while the liquid gold runs down the drain. Some people even brush their teeth in the shower (OMG.) 1 0

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Did you know that in the early 1900s, only 7% of people in America had toothpaste in their house? In WWI, so many men were rejected from the service because of bad teeth that it was considered a threat to national security.

Wonder why no one smiled in their photos back in the day? Their teeth were all rotten!

Along comes toothpaste. I guess my “mind in a box” thought that advertising was just manipulative means towards selfish ends. Well, Claude Hopkins* didn’t have high goals when he set out to get everyone to buy toothpaste. But he was an advertising genius, and you owe your lovely smile to him. Hopkins created the craving in us for that sparkling clean feeling in our mouths, and convinced us that our love life, financial success and earthly happiness depended on the toothpaste that he was promoting – Pepsodent. Now, you brush your teeth, and you don’t use Pepsodent.

But Pepsodent started it all. We are the happy recipients of an advertising campaign that went right.

But toothpaste competition is steep, and advertising campaigns go wrong. My dentist says that whitening toothpastes are way too abrasive for a lifetime of happy enamel. And does toothpaste have to include taste bud numbing chemicals to give us that sparkling feeling? No wonder so many people skip breakfast. They can’t taste it! How do I know this? We raise blueberries on our farm, and we carefully taste as we’re

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picking to make sure they are at their best. But after brushing with Colgate, I can’t taste the full subtle sweetness of a blueberry for well over an hour! The taste buds are numb! But let’s leave toothpaste and go back to bad news.

I have friends who won’t expose themselves to bad news because they don’t want the bad news in their consciousness box. That could be a good idea given that the news is so depressing. (Although I did hear some good news once last July!)

Those who have the news always streaming in by television, radio or internet are setting themselves up for disaster (i.e. depression, anger and hopelessness,) Those who choose never to expose themselves to news are also setting themselves (or the rest of us) up for disaster (i.e ignorance, manipulation and lost opportunities.)

If we don’t want a mind full of bad news, what shall we do? Where is the middle, and what is our job?

A wonderful psychologist named Thom Walters from Portland came up with a 5 level system to give us another perspective to view what we’re doing and why. We can check in on our attitudes and choices, and see where they fit.

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Here are very brief summaries of the Five Levels.

1. The Aggressor. Use force to get what you want.

2. The Scorekeeper. Keep score of who does what. Stay even.

3. The Peacemaker. Don’t rock the boat. Stay on the good side. Avoid conflict.

4. The Lone Ranger. I’m headed off to make things happen - all by myself.

5. The Generator. My actions and thoughts can generate movement towards our collective goal.

the idea that there is no limit to what we can accomplish if no one cares who gets the credit. How can we “generate” good news?

Yes, we are the children of that to which we are exposed - but we are not children. We are powerful human beings with mind waves that stretch far beyond our individual “mind boxes.” We can be aware of “the news” and then take the high road. It is true that we are being influenced and even manipulated by multiple forces, some intentional, some not. But we don’t have to hide. We can’t anyway.

We are the children of that to which we have been exposed, and once imprinted, we believe it with all our heart. If we had been born elsewhere, then we would have believed “that” with all our heart. We’re not talking about religion or politics here - although we could be. Just toothpaste. So you and I have clean teeth, but not everything we do and believe has such pure and positive results.

Not brushing your teeth has consequences. Letting the water run while you are brushing your teeth - with toothpaste someone convinced you was the best while listening to or not listening to bad news - is also not without consequences. And does it matter?

There are times for each of Thom’s levels to be appropriate: a time to keep still, to go it alone, to check the balance of things, and to fight back. But Level 5 is the hardest to describe, because it is a new concept for most of us, and we need to be conscious to go there. It’s the place for inspiring leadership, cooperation and broad vision. It reminds me of

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Everything matters. But we are not powerless. Not at all.

Joanne Sales is a freelance writer, blueberry farmer living in rural Qualicum Beach, and Director of Vancouver Island’s Broombusters Invasive Plant Society. Questions about her articles should be directed to joanne@glasswing.com. For information or questions regarding Broombusters Invasive Plant Society ... www.broombusters.org.

Ph: 250-752-4816, Email: info@broombusters.org

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WHEN YOUR FITNESS ROUTINE BECOMES TOO ROUTINE, IT’S TIME FOR SOMETHING NEW

By Maryam Siddiqi

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ou know that feeling when your workout routine becomes ... routine? You’ve walked that route already. You’ve lifted those weights before. And when the demands of work and social commitments are calling, sometimes the minimal allure of the routine is enough to make it a lesser priority. When I notice this happening, I know it’s time to change things up with my fitness regime. Sometimes that means taking a day off on purpose, or getting a massage, just to give my body a break.

But mostly I use it as an excuse to try something new (and sometimes its way out there).

This is how I ended up wading into a lake, paddle and giant surfboard in hand. I’d seen stand-up paddleboarders floating on water during a holiday in Hawaii and I was intrigued. Then I noticed that Mountain Equipment Co-op started selling the gear, and after a quick internet search, found that a couple of local companies offered introductory ‘paddles’.

The introductory class had me up on the board and paddling along the shore of my hometown lake in no time.

Really! The essential for a successful SUP session is an engaged core — it’s what keeps you stable on the board while standing. Strong core muscles also help with balance and stability overall, and are fundamental to good posture.

The beauty of SUP, though, is that I was giving my stomach muscles a fantastic workout without realizing it because I was so enamoured with gliding across the water and seeing the city in a new way.

I found it to be meditative as well. I was forced to clear my head of all the things that were nagging at me and focus on my body and my environment. I quickly learned that if my mind wandered onto groceries that needed buying or work that needed doing, I’d forget about my core and become wobbly — which may have led to taking an unplanned dip in the lake. As long as I stayed focused on the present, I’d stay dry and happy.

After the session I was invigorated. It was exactly what I needed to shake things up and realize what other fitness options are around me. I returned a few weeks later with a friend who was five months pregnant. She was a star on the board. If she could do it, so can you. If you’re even remotely considering doing something different, I encourage you to stop wondering and start doing. At the very least, it will be a fun hour or two trying something new. But it could be the start of a new passion. ~ Recommendation: Interested in trying SUP’ing first-hand?

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IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW CANCER, THINK AGAIN!

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ancer isn’t always a matter of life and death. Today, an increasing number of Canadians are living with the disease, but as a chronic condition and that can come with ongoing side effects.

know how long the side effects last, or think they only last a few days, weeks, or months. However, these side effects can last for years and have a significant impact on a patient’s quality of life.

see that patients are living longer, which is promising, but it means that they will continue to be reliant on therapies to manage ongoing side effects and complications.”

With more education and awareness, we can take a step forward in helping cancer patients improve their quality of life throughout their journey. ~ www.newscanada.com

“Canadians have great hope when it comes to finding a cure for cancer,” Manthorne continues. “In fact, 66 per cent of us believe that a cure will be found within a generation.

But until that time, we need to continue to provide support for patients throughout their cancer journey – from diagnosis through to post-treatment side effects.”

“The fact is, 63 per cent of Canadian cancer patients live longer than five years after diagnosis, and if a patient survives past one year, that number rises to 81 per cent,” says Jackie Manthorne, president and CEO of the Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CCSN).

But while survival rates are improving, many of us think that only 47 per cent of cancer patients survive longer than five years, according to a recent survey commissioned by CCSN. The reality is that cancer patients are living longer, but they can experience side effects – such as pain, low immunity, lymphedema, heart disease, bone loss, and arthritis – that can last for years.

________________ This month, you can support the fight against cancer locally by attending “The Lunch”, a “Chairitable” afternoon of food and festivities on Monday, September 29th at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort in Parksville. Tickets are $100 per person. For more information and to learn where to purchase tickets, please visit the “The Lunch” at www.thelunch.ca, call Helen Bird at 250-757-9549 or send email to helen@thelunch.ca. For more information about ovarian cancer, visit Ovarian Cancer Canada online at www.ovariancanada.org ~

Manthorne points out that because most of us are less aware of cancer as a chronic condition, the health care system is not responding to the shift in survival rates and doesn’t meet the need for better treatment and support for patients.

“The cancer treatment journey is radically different today from what it was even 15 years ago,” says Dr. Sandy Sehdev, medical oncologist at William Osler Health Centre in Brampton, Ont. “We’re starting to

The survey also showed that 70 per cent of respondents either don’t

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QUALICUM BEACH WELLNESS AND VOLUNTEER FAIR 2014 Saturday, September 27 · 10am - 3:30pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 737 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach

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hope that you are having as much fun as I am this summer. As it winds down, I hope that you continue to safely enjoy the wonderful area that we are blessed with.

Below are a few items that I have been tracking this past month:

ROADS While I do not have a direct influence on the activities of the Ministry of Transport as it relates to our roads, I have asked them to prioritize repairs and upgrades as follows:

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

Hemsworth Road - I have asked for a professional to look at the ditches to determine if they need to repaired.

TRAILS A local volunteer group has opened up the trail from Henry Morgan Park thru to Esary Road and the RDN has marked it. You can now walk from the Deep Bay Harbour to Bowser without having to use Hwy 19A. Many thanks to the volunteers for their efforts.

In a very significant change, the RDN will start marking trails that are not formal “RDN Trails”. This will allow us to start to map and mark the many “unofficial trails” that exist here. We will need to be very careful that we respect the wishes of the land-owners thru which these trails run.

Gainsberg Road - is deteriorating (slumping) in many spots. Repairs would be appreciated by the many people that use this road.

Lakeview Road - Chip seal, or pave in some fashion, the stretch from Spider Lake Rd to the Main Entrance of Spider Lake Provincial Park (less than 2km).

There has been an increase of heavy truck traffic on this section. At the same time, a great many people park and walk along the side of this road to access the park. This is very much a family activity and many children walk the road.

Improving this section will enhance safety and improve park access.

RDN - SEPTIC MAINTENANCE REBATE PROGRAM From Sept. 15, 2014 until Dec 31 2014, the RDN will offer up to $600 per household to help residents maintain their septic systems, ($200 each for 3 different programs). For more information on the Septic Maintenance Rebate Program and a complete list of eligibility and requirements, go to www.

SepticSmart.ca or call Wastewater Services at 250390-6560 or 250954-3792.

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benefit from these opportunities, I would strongly encourage you to make an application. If you need help writing a grant request, let me know: • Grants-in Aid - applications must be in by 26 Sep. Non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants-in-aid to help fund programs, activities or events that enhance the well-being of our community and benefit the residents. see, www.rdn.bc.ca/cms. asp?wpID=1227 • District 69 Recreation Grants Program – The suspense date for this isn’t published but it is soon. To provide funds on a district-wide basis to organizations requesting financial assistance to offer recreation programs, special events or projects, which would benefit specific communities or the district as a whole; either youth specific (11-18 years) or to other populations. For more information, see www.rdn.bc.ca/cms/wpattachments/ wpID417atID281.pdf

SEAWEED HARVEST In a turn of events that I did not expect, some of the local residents who are concerned about the seaweed harvest seem to have started blaming me for the harvest and have excluded me from their meetings. I do not know why.

The harvest is completely controlled by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), who have repeatedly ignored my many attempts to have them consult with us.

The MoA should be very happy with this development as it divides us. The right thing for me to do is to continue to try to get them to consult with us and respond to our issues. This I will do. It will be harder now. ~

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Some of The Oceanside Youth Stitchers and their teachers from the Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild.

LOCAL YOUTH STITCH GROUP BURSTS ITS SEAMS!

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he Oceanside Youth Stitchers, which specializes in learning embroidery for a variety of uses, began a year ago with only two students. By the end of the season membership had grown to over a dozen and was bursting at the seams of its location at the Qualicum Beach Public Library.

A new location has been found for the coming season which will allow it to expand further. New members (Youth age 7 to 17) are encouraged to join from the beginner level upwards – no previous experience necessary. The Group will meet twice each month on Monday afternoons 4-6pm at the Community Room at THE GARDENS, 650 Berwick Road North in Qualicum Beach. No pre-registration is required, and a small annual fee ($25) includes all supplies.

Contact Pat at 250-594-5727 for more information about the first meeting scheduled for Monday September 15th.

• BC Curriculum blended with Waldorf Ideals and Practices • Academics balanced with music, art, practical skills and plenty of outdoor time in nature.

School starts Tuesday, September 2 Classroom visits by appointment Sept/Oct Please call to book a time.

(250) 752-2722

www.morninggloryschool.ca 861 Hilliers Rd. off Hwy 4, just minutes from Qualicum Beach

A registered non-profit, parent run, non-union Independent School

Our family has proudly served the Oceanside communities since 1998.

We believe in providing the highest level of service in a professional and affordable manner, without compromising our commitment to reliable and respectful service to our families.

The group is sponsored and taught by a team of members from the local Arrowsmith Needle Arts Guild, which is a chapter of Embroiderers’ Association of Canada.

ANAG follows the EAC Mission Statement: To preserve the traditional techniques and promote new challenges in the art of embroidery through education and networking.

All members endeavor to fulfill the following purpose: To encourage and promote the practice and knowledge of the art of embroidery in all its forms; to have fellowship of persons who enjoy needlework and wish to learn and share their knowledge and thereby to work towards maintaining higher standards of design, colour and workmanship. The Guild always welcomes new adult members.

You’re encouraged to visit the EAC website at: www.eac.ca for more information about this non-profit organization. ~ submitted

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

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

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

FLOOR CURLING - Come play with us.

Enjoy a perfect sport. A mixed group activity for all ages. Easy to play. Games in-door on a gym floor, curling rocks supplied. Plus, great friendship and extra fun events. We play every Monday and LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE Friday 1-3 PM. Join monthly or for the PANCAKE BREAKFAST & FLEA MARKET season, September to June. Location: – Sunday Sept 14 - 8am-Noon, PANCAKE Lions Rec Hall in lovely Qualicum BREAKFAST - $5: 1 pancake, 1 egg, bacon Bay. Worth the extra mile. F.M.I Call or sausage, coffee, tea or juice or $7: 2 Lighthouse Floor Curlers, c/o Fred or pancakes, 2 eggs, bacon or sausage, coffee, Lorraine (250) 752-0216. Better when tea or juice. Enjoy live music, tuck into shared. Bring a friend. breakfast, browse the vendor tables for a treasure. Volunteers from the Bow Horn BOWSER TENNIS CLUB - info: ph. 250-757Bay Volunteer Fire Department will serve 8307, or email steelehunt@shaw.ca up breakfast this month.

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

(250) 757-9536 for more information and for September schedule.

LIGHTHOUSE RECREATION: FMI Call (250) 757-8366 or email shipshore@shaw.ca.

TAOIST™ TAI CHI Every Monday 9:30-noon Susan Finlayson 250-757-2097 RDN RECREATION PROGRAMS - Please preregister for all programs to avoid program LIGHTHOUSE SPINNERS – Bring your cancellation. Call Chrissie at (250) 757-8118, Spinning Wheels and fibre and meet the email at cfinnie@rdn.bc.ca or call Oceanside Lighthouse Spinners at the LCC. Tuesdays Place at (250) 248-3252. View recreation at 10:30am. FMI Call 778-424-1001. programs online at www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.

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

HORNE LAKE CANOE TOUR A new twist on a nature walk; a nature paddle. Dabble AA LIGHTKEEPERS - Fridays at 7:00pm at in freshwater flora and fauna and discover the LCC. FMI Call (250) 757-8347. the mysteries and geology of Mount Mark from the “best seat in the house”. A brief BRIDGE – Nordin Room 1:00 to 4:00pm introductory canoe lesson will start you Friday afternoons at the LCC. FMI Call: off – no experience necessary. All canoe Sheila Steele (250) 757-8307. and safety equipment provided along with transportation to and from Oceanside Place.

LIONS REC HALL – 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Tuesday, Sep 9 from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm, Bay. FMI on Hall rentals Call Bert Carter: cost $28 per person. Pre-register with RDN, (250) 240-4538.

Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252.

QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB – Meet at 7pm, every second and fourth Tuesday in the Lions Den. LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY SCRAPBOOKERS – Meet 3rd Saturday monthly at the Lions’ Rec Hall, 9:30am- 4:30pm. $10. Door prizes.

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

BIG QUALICUM RIVER REGIONAL TRAIL PLANT TOUR. Learn about the wild plants that you can eat; Stinging Nettles, Salal, Miner’s Lettuce and more! Discover how to identify, harvest, prepare and incorporate them into your own back yard on Tuesday, September 23 from 9:30 am to 11:30 am. Cost is $15.50 per person, Pre-register with RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252.

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The Woman in Black T his fall a ghost takes up residence in Qualicum Beach. She is The Woman in Black and she has been terrifying audiences for over a quarter of a century. Critics hail this play as “one of the most brilliantly effective spine-chillers you will ever encounter” (The Daily Telegraph).

The Woman in Black combines one of the greatest ghost stories ever written with the spookiness that only a live theatrical event can create. Set in an old theatre, the play is a perfect match for Qualicum Beach’s Village Theatre.

Adapted from Susan Hill’s creepy novella, Mallatratt’s masterstroke was to make The Woman in Black a play within a play, one that needs just two speaking actors, and a ‘vision’. Elderly Arthur Kipps brings a ghost story to an Actor; it’s the story of something that happened to Kipps 30 years earlier, and the Actor turns it into a drama. The older actor in the drama (the real Kipps) plays a half-dozen characters, while the other actor takes on the role of Young Kipps, a solicitor in the remote town of Crythin Gifford who has to visit a mysterious house in the marshes, to finalize a dead woman’s affairs

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– discovering all too late why the townsfolk shrink from the place.

So what makes The Woman in Black so frightening? As the men move back and forth between the rehearsal and the tale, the lines of reality blur, as do the lines between the living and the dead. “The whole theatre is the set,” explains Murguly.

From the beginning of the show the characters start appearing in unusual places, leaving the audience constantly feeling that something could creep up on them. Sound and lighting effects are another crucial ingredient: characters, setting, costuming, lighting and sound all conspire to send the audience’s imagination into overdrive. It’s the little things that get you. In this play less is always more and it is very simply done. What of the woman in black herself? Well as title roles go, it is certainly one of the strangest.

There are no lines, and subtleness is preferred.

One of the rarest things in live theatre is to achieve a genuine scare.

But that is just what is achieved in Stephen Mallatratt’s deliciously eerie The Woman in Black. Just in time for Halloween, you won’t want to miss this haunting story brought to life on stage! ~

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“I’d like parents in this area to know that our Centre is open to all children ... Native and non-Native alike,” says Donna Hodson, Centre Manager. “We offer a wonderful place for children right here in Qualicum Bay, but I’m not sure that local parents know about us.”

The Centre is fully-licensed through the Community Care Assisted Living Act and is equipped to welcome up to sixteen children from the ages of 30-months to 5 years old.

Fully stocked with child-focussed activities and playground equipment, the Centre also includes an Olympicsized sandbox, lush areas of grass, a rubber-surfaced track for riding trikes and scooters, and a bridge and tunnel constructed specifically for the kids.

LOCAL CHILD CARE CENTRE NOW OPEN

by Linda Tenney

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f you’re a parent, this question may have come up in your own family ...

“Should we entrust our children to daycare, or should one of us stay home to look after them?”

The answer usually depends on a list of important factors: career goals, financial situation, child-rearing philosophy, and support from other family members.

Your list is likely similar to the ones of so many other local families asking the same question.

In an ideal world, most parents would choose to have Mom or Dad stay home to care for the children. But life is not always ideal, and the best case scenario is not always possible.

As an alternative, parents often turn to daycare, and the sometimes daunting task of finding a centre that reflects their childcare sensibilities, location needs and cost restraints. Other things considered are the centre’s licensing, ages and number of children accepted, adult-to-child ratio, available programs and day-to-day activities.

In Lighthouse Country (Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay), the Qualicum First Nation Child and Family Centre is located on First Nation Reserve Land, and you may be unaware that the child care facility is open to everyone. Native and non-Native parents are invited to discover the unique opportunity that the Centre can offer their children.

Under the watchful care of Donna Hodgson, with her twenty-two years of child care experience, the kids can enjoy an enriching day of activities like painting, sculpting with PlayDoh, caring for tropical fish, growing vegetables, forest walks, beach-combing, and exposure to the rich diversity of First Nation culture. The Centre offers a stimulating curriculum to keep children thinking and learning about their world and their place in it.

The Qualicum First Nation Child and Family Centre is currently accepting children into their program. For more information, please contact Donna Hodgson at 250-757-8092. ~

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THE CANADIAN SOCIETY OF QUESTERS – Meets the last Monday of the month in the Nordin Room of the Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. Next meeting September Sept 29. Speaker: Catherine Whittall, Metaphysical Reader. FMI Call Chris (250) 752-1419.

FIRST RATE MASONARY – Over 14 years experience providing first-rate, creative workmanship within budget and on time!

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

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

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

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

DOWN BY THE BAY SPA - Now offering collagen facials. Manicures, Pedicures, massage, reiki and more. Please call to book your appointment ... 778-424-3344.

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

ISLAND GOSPEL CENTRE “A house of LIGHT in Lighthouse Country” Sundays - 10AM Worship 90 McColl Road, Bowser, BC (250) 757-8253

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Events continued from page 18 PARKSVILLE & DISTRICT COMMUNITY CHOIR begins a new season Tuesday Sept. 2nd. 7 p.m. at Knox United Church in Parksville. Newcomers from the Oceanside area welcome. We will be preparing Handel’s Messiah for an exciting concert in December with the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra. No auditions. Fees $90 for the year. Call 250-752-8130 for more information.

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FAT OYSTER READING SERIES: Lorna Crozier and Patrick Lane will be reading at the Fanny Bay Hall at 7:00, Wednesday, September 24. Don’t miss this opportunity to see two of Canada’s preeminent, most beloved poets read from their latest work. Both are Officers of the Order of Canada and have several award-winning publications in poetry, fiction and non-fiction. fannybaycommunity.com/fat-oyster-reading-series Event starts at 7:00. Doors open at 6:30. $5.00 at the door. Come early. Refreshments available.

SOUND CONNECTION CHOIR starting September 16 in Qualicum Bay! Learn vocal techniques, harmony and improvisational signing from local singers Sharon Tomczyk and Megan Keene. No auditions! No experience necessary - just an eagerness to learn! $60 for 6 sessions – Tuesdays 7-9pm, Lighthouse Community Hall in the Nordin Room. *Pre-registration is required visit www.esteemvocals. com/choirs to register or for more information.

FALL CRAFT FAIR - Sunday September 14, 10AM-3PM at the Union Bay Community Hall in beautiful Union Bay. Just for you ... 40 crafters with a great selection of crafts and gifts ... and a Souper Lunch to satisfy your hunger! For info call Dave at 250-335-2317. ~

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

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