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THE COAST SALISH - part 2 by Dawn Hunter Clark

Without Beginning…Without End

lmost twenty-five years after the bloody massacre that took place at the mouth of the Big Qualicum River in 1855, the area became inhabited once again by the Coast Salish people. The land was claimed by twenty-nine natives, led by Chief Sah’lth Kum, also known as Qualicum Tom. They had been there for a time and proclaimed rights to the area due to intermarriages and descent. On November 21st, 1878, the boundaries of the Qualicum reserve were created by Surveyor Ashdown H. Green. The area encompassed two hundred acres bordering the coastline and split in half by the Big Qualicum River. It was then, the Qualicum Band was officially born. The Qualicum people are a mixed community, made up of both Coast Salish and Kwakwaka’wakw. There are two extended families that dominate the band; the Recalmas, the Reids and their spouses and children. The Recalmas can

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trace themselves back to Qualicum Tom and both families can trace themselves back to his wife, known as Qualicum Annie. Qualicum Annie was one of the little girls taken during the massacre of 1855. She returned to create something special here in Oceanside and take back the land from whence she came. Her husband Tom was one of the earliest processors of dogfish oil, which he sold, and delivered by horse and buggy, to logging camps on the Island for fifty cents a gallon. Tom and Annie built a roadhouse for travellers in the Horne Lake Road area where weary travellers could get a bed and a meal for twenty-five cents. Qualicum Tom & Annie were known by all for their kindness and open hearts. Tom died in 1921 and was thought to be somewhere between eighty and ninety years old. Annie died at the age

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of ninety-seven in October 1938. She had lived at the Big Qualicum River for fiftyseven years and left behind a legacy and two daughters, sixteen grandchildren, thirty-four great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Potlatch, a gift-giving feast practiced by indigenous people of the Pacific Northwest was banned by the Canadian government in 1885. It is unclear as to why the government would make such a decision, but it may have been a lack of understanding. It was not just a feast, potlatch was a celebration of birth, death, marriage, adoption and other important events among the Native people. Traditionally, it was also the primary economic system of the indigenous people. After sixty-six years, the ban on Potlatch was repealed and the natives were free to practice their ancient tradition once more. CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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The Coast Salish - continued As of 2016, the Qualicum First Nation has 128 members and is run as an independent tribal association. Their language group is Halq’emeylem and is an aspect of their culture they try to maintain through teachings and keep their history alive through stories told by the elders. The band at the Big Qualicum River has a First Nations Band Government, led by Chief Michael Recalma and assisted by councillors Donna Kennedy and Tanna Weir. Economic development is the primary responsibility of the Chief and Council. Chief Recalma is the first Chief to also be an alternate Director on the board of the Regional District of Nanaimo. He represents the area of Deep Bay, Bowser and Qualicum Bay and deals with big issues in the community such as seaweed harvesting and development. Chief Recalma works very hard to lead a strong band and build on the solid foundation of his people. The band operates the Qualicum First Nation Campground with over one hundred treed and grassy sites located on the shore of the Salish Sea on both sides of the Big Qualicum River. There are camping and RV sites, showers, a playground, a store and a covered BBQ pit for gatherings. It is a popular spot for tourists and locals alike with everyone in the band having a role in running the successful business. Chief Recalma can often be seen doing everything at the campground from greeting guests to picking up garbage. He leads by example which makes a true leader. The Qualicum First Nation also operates a fully-licensed daycare centre on the reserve which is open to the public for part-time and full-time daycare. They also offer drop-ins.

Chief (Gordon) Michael Recalma · Linda Tenney photo

A wonderful annual tradition that must be seen to be truly felt, is the Tribal Canoe Journeys when Indigenous people along the Pacific Northwest travel along the coast in cedar ocean-going canoes to visit other bands along he way. Started in 1989, the Tribal Canoe Journey is an event to revitalize the traditional method of transportation for the Native people. Each First Nations community celebrated this journey with fun events, food, music and dance. It happens each August and is an event that must be experienced to get an understanding of the origins of this area. Chief Recalma and the Qualicum First Nation are a very welcoming band who work with the communities around them. To learn more about the Qualicum First Nation, feel free to visit the band office at 5850 River Road on the reserve in Qualicum Bay, where you'll be warmly welcomed. Ask questions, get involved and you'll come away with a deeper understanding of the history of the area. As the Coast Salish hold true, they are without beginning – without end, into the future and truly - historically Oceanside. ~

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Predictions for February2018 Aries (March 21-April 19) This month your popularity rating will soar because everyone wants to be in your presence. Enjoy hanging out with creative, artistic types. Friendships will be warm and supportive. Some will turn a platonic relationship into a romance. Meanwhile, disputes about shared property, inheritances and insurance issues will continue. (Likely, these will settle in your favour.) Use this time to set serious goals for your future. What are your hopes and dreams? Chase your dreams with all your strength!

turns your crank. A new romance with someone who is “different” will begin for some. This month is also an excellent time for a vacation!

buns because your sites are set high. You want to be effective, efficient, productive and on top of your game. You want to be healthy, energetic, vibrant with a great sense of humour and an ability to accessorize. You want shoes that don’t hurt, and pants that fit you perfectly in a smaller size. Relations with coworkers will be more supportive because Venus will guarantee this. Not only will you receive praise from coworkers, you might get a raise from your boss. Yes!

Cancer (June 21-July 22) This week the Sun moves into one of your money houses. (We all have two money houses – one which concerns our own earnings; and one that concerns shared wealth and how we benefit from others.) Your focus right now is on the wealth and resources of others: your partner’s wealth, inheritances, money back from the government, shared property, taxes, debt and Taurus (April 20-May 20) This insurance issues. Because Venus month the Sun is at the top of your is present, this looks favourable! chart “shining” down on you like a (Venus attracts money.) This means flattering spotlight. This means you not only will your focus be on issues don’t have to do anything special to about shared wealth but these issues make bosses, parents and people in will likely go in your favour. Keep authority admire you and see you as your pockets open because goodies competent, capable and talented. Do are coming your way! not do anything to dissuade them Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Once a year, of this illusion. (You can take this to the Sun sits opposite your sign for the bank!) This is the perfect month four weeks. That time has arrived. to ponder your life direction and Because the Sun is your source of make some decisions. Ideas? energy, and it is now as far away Gemini (May 21-June 20) You want from your sign as it can get all year adventure and something fresh, (in your chart), this means you new and different this month. You will be more tired and will need want to travel. (“I need to blow more sleep. Go to bed. You’re not this pop stand!”) You want the losing it – you just need more rest. stimulation of new places, new faces Fortunately, Venus (also opposite and exotic adventures. (Well, what’s your sign) ameliorates difficulties new? This is who you are anyhow. with relationships and makes your It’s just exaggerated this month.) interactions with others charming, Therefore, grab every chance to diplomatic and friendlier. Sweet! travel or take a course or get further Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) education because you hunger to “Gentleman, start your engines.” learn and experience something that This month you will bust your

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) It’s play city for Librans! Yahoo! This month is the perfect time for a vacation. It’s also a wonderful time to schmooze, enjoy social events, have fun at parties, explore the arts and attend sports events. Romance will flourish because Venus will attract new romance to many. (Both these planets will promote “romance” in existing relationships.) It’s great you will attract more money to you because fun stuff costs money. (You never see a headline saying, “Psychic Wins Lottery!”) Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) Your focus is on home, family and your private life this month. Many will be involved with a parent and family discussions. Family businesses will flourish and increase in profit. You will buy beautiful goodies for your home or a relative. You will be more interested in redecorating your home and exploring real-estate opportunities. Expect to entertain continued next page

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at home, perhaps to show off new purchases? Despite these busy distractions, you will make time to cocoon at home for your own peace of mind and sanity. Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) You hit the pavement running this month because the Sun is in a fastpaced part of your chart that accelerates your daily rhythm and gives you a jam-packed schedule. Short trips, errands, ambitious To Do lists, conversations with everyone (especially relatives and neighbours) plus increased reading, writing and studying will keep you running. Have I left anything out? Life will be happy because you will notice more beauty in your daily surroundings, and realize just how much love there is in your daily world. Lucky you! Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) “Show me the money!” Both the Sun and Venus are in one of your money houses, which means your focus is on earnings, money, cash flow plus the possessions and assets that you own this month. You will buy beautiful things. You will be more aware of your earnings and think of ways to boost your wealth. At a more subtle level, you will give thought to your basic values in life like, “What really matters?” You want to make sure you know what matters so that you don’t end up with regrets in your old age. Oh yes, you are a long-lived sign. Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Ta da! The Sun is now in your sign, recharging your batteries for the rest of the year. The Sun will also attract favourable situations and people to you. You will enjoy increased good fortune and increased popularity. Things will tend to go your way -- as if you’re living your life like a hot knife slicing through butter. This month is a perfect time to buy wardrobe goodies because you like what you see in the mirror. You’re charming and diplomatic (the influence of fair Venus in your sign) and everyone admires you. (It’s a bit much.) Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Your personal year is coming to an end. As such, the Sun is now moving into a “hidden” part of your chart, which means you will hide and seek solitude in beautiful surroundings before your birthday arrives. This is not to just down time. You can use this time to think ahead and strategize what you want your new year (birthday to birthday) to be. We know you’re going to travel in the coming year. Plus you will welcome any opportunity to learn more by taking courses. What are your plans? Make personal goals with deadlines. ~

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THOUGHTS ON GETTING ALONG. RED FLAGS ON VALENTINE’S DAY…. by Joanne Sales

his is the month of Valentine's Day, when we honour love and our relationships with others by eating lots of chocolate. It is being shown in study after study that the best support for all good things (health, brain longevity, happiness, long life, etc) is being in good, meaningful, face-toface relationships. They don’t have to be romantic. Mostly, we just need friends. Loneliness takes its toll. We’ve created the infrastructure and social structure which allows and even encourages people to live in isolation. England has recently appointed a Minister of Loneliness, whose job is to inform other ministries with the awareness that loneliness is becoming epidemic. If loneliness is one epidemic, narcissism is another, which leads to even more loneliness. Social media encourages us to constantly try to make ourselves appear larger than life. The number of selfies probably now out number all the other photos ever taken in the history of the world! Nevertheless, one of the main reasons why we want ourselves to look so awesome, is because we long for love. Yes, Cupid, we love to fall in love – do we ever! It’s springtime for the heart. The neurotransmitters go bananas. Dopamine and endorphins are released, and we feel the rush of well-being and happiness. Falling in love is so much fun. But we have to keep in mind a little known fact: St. Valentine was beheaded. (details later.) The rush of “falling in love”, or infatuation, only lasts so long. Then the more challenging process begins - we

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either learn to love, or we go off looking for another infatuation. After the glitter blows off, are we still interested? Some people spend a lifetime “moving on.”

celebrated our 49th year of marriage. No relationship is always bliss, but there were reasons why we stuck it out. Humor was one of them.

That doesn’t mean that love is an illusion. Quite the contrary. But for infatuation to become love, the heart needs to keep expanding. The love for mother becomes a love for the family, a friend, partner, child, animal, community, purpose - and planet.

We humans can get ourselves through some of the worst situations if we can laugh at ourselves and our situations. Laughter implies that we are able to get some distance from the situation, to see it from above. (Laughing with a partner is great. Laughing at a partner is not.)

Unfortunately, the heart does not always keep expanding.

Then there is memory. For better or worse, our human psyches are set up to remember bad experiences more often than good ones. It’s a survival mechanism - we need to be warned about where danger lies.

In the rush of falling in love, we don’t always pay attention to the Red Flags that would warn us of potential heartbreak. But there are some people paying attention - sociologists, psychologists, and countless people on the other end of those 'falling in love' experiences. Having recently helped a loved one through a very painful breakup, I was interested in what these researchers have to say.

he first marital advice I ever received was this: the future of a relationship depends primarily on dirty socks. Our 'dirty sock' stories reveal a great deal about us - our beliefs about division of labour and personal responsibility, order, priorities, time and space management, ability to complete a task, and concern for the other. This is not to say that those who pick up and wash their own socks are always better partners; for obsessive compulsive fastidiousness can also be hard to live with. But just like socks, our 'sock stories' have to either match or happily coexist. We may be able to skip over the dirty sock fault line with a good sense of humor. My husband and I just

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But a good memory can be hard on a relationships. I calculated that my husband and I have been together over 18,000 days. Since we both have poor memories, the details of most of those days have washed out to sea. That is a blessing of sorts. We have friends whose minds are like encyclopedias. They remember everything that ever happened to them – or us. They could even write our biographies better than we could. A good memory for facts helps in life, but a good memory for wounds and insults does not. It is definitely an advantage to forget why you were angry last night or last year. It’s hard to be a scorekeeper when you can’t remember the score.

any of the things that contribute to a good relationship are simply social skills. They can be learned. It doesn’t surprise me that our high school friend, Toady, has done so well in life. First of all, he was a great story teller and kept us laughing. (Did his •

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father really break his leg by sawing off the branch of the tree he was sitting on? No! Yes!) Toady was also one of the best listeners I ever met. He would look right at you, pay close attention, and ask questions. He was interested! I watched that social skill in action. I only wish I had used that skill of asking questions of countless people in my past - grandparents, aunts and uncles, Southeast Asian immigrant neighbors, university professors, and friends who have passed. I wish I had asked, not the casual, “How are you?” but sincere questions. “Who are you? Where have you been and where are you going?”

to learn and improve upon. Sometimes we feel practically enlightened, and then the next day, we’re bonkers. Having our act together isn’t like getting a university degree. We’re never permanently there. If there, is where we want to be, we have to go there again and again.

in secret. When Valentine was found out, he was beheaded in 269 A.D. It is said that he had healed a young woman’s blindness. He signed a letter to her: “from your Valentine.” That’s why we do the same – hopefully with a happier outcome.

fter infatuation wears off, hopefully what we have is a committed friendship, married or not. The value of a friendship cannot be underestimated. A friend is a treasure of immeasurable value. Friends are our smiles, our source of meaning, inspiration, wisdom, protection, entertainment, love, good health and long life. While we should never expect anyone else to fulfill us, or fill all our needs, it really helps to have each other close in hand and heart.

alling can be catastrophic for elders. Taking precautions to prevent a fall is good, but some have been trying a different strategy. How about if we teach people how to fall? Teach good falling techniques and indulge in falling practice. If we fall more often rather than less, we could learn to fall without breaking ourselves.

If your friend or partner remains interested in your life, that’s a Green Flag. It’s a sign that there is room in the room for you.

We are going to fall and fail in our relationships, and so is our partner. That’s a given. Every day the sun rises, we get another day of falling practice on planet Earth. But how do we handle those falls?

y friend Charlie asked a highly respected meditation teacher. “I find I’m just getting grumpier the older I get. Is this just me, or are there more reasons to be grumpy?” The question was so good I forgot the answer! Do we get grumpier or less so as we get older? Do our best or our worst qualities increase with time? Hopefully, over the years, we mature in emotional intelligence, and learn to embrace, control and express our emotions – for the best. It can take years. How do we know if our new partner will grow wise emotionally? How do we know if we will? Here’s a red flag for us to consider: It’s not a good idea to enter a relationship with the hope of making someone else change. People grow up in their own due time and in their own way. There is a great song in the Disney movie, Frozen, “Fixer-upper.” It worked for the character in the movie, but it can be dangerous. If you can’t take them where you find them, perhaps don’t take them. Problem is, we’re all fixer-uppers. As long as you and I have a body, and our address is Planet Earth, we have things

Sometimes in a relationship, the choice is “work it out or get out.” But in our relationship with ourselves, the only choice is “work it out.” There is no other choice, here or hereafter. To that reality, we have to wave the white flag. “I surrender!”

The worst of the red flags is “I know and you don’t….” The best of the white flags is “I don’t know, therefore…. “ Therefore, I can love you.

We’re going to fall and fail, and so is the other person. But is the other person game for growth? Does he or she allow space for your growth? Is there room in the room for both of you?

Humility is the white flag. Humility generates willingness to learn and try again. What we want is a person willing and able to take responsibility. To take the first step back towards healing. To be able to say, “I’m sorry” and mean it. To share the blame. Even if the other person is totally to blame, did we set them up with our expectations, denial, history, patterns and projections? There is much we don’t understand about cause and effect. Humility is in order for all of us. Here’s the sad news. St. Valentine was martyred. A Roman emperor named Claudius had put out an edict prohibiting young couples from getting married. Claudius needed more soldiers to fight in his bloody wars, and married men were less eager to go out and get themselves killed on the battlefield. Valentine, a Roman priest, defied his order and married many young couples

In some situations, a wise guide might tap us on the shoulder and say, “Open your eyes and see the red flags waving!” In other situations, the message may be, “Don’t forget the F word – forgive.” Forgive the other and forgive ourselves. May we be blessed with the wisdom to know which message is meant for us. Happy Valentine’s Month! Note: Certainly there are more Red Flags - extreme jealousy, lack of trust, blaming, controlling, limiting, secretiveness, lying, and abusive (verbal, emotional, psychological, as well as physical.) Psychology Today and other sites have good information on how to build lasting relationships which is ultimately what we want. We want to fall in love - and then learn to love.

Joanne Sales is a freelance writer, blueberry farmer, and offers workshops in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), and the fine art of brewing Kombucha. Comments and questions about her articles and/or upcoming workshops can be directed to joanne@glasswing.com. F E B R U A R Y

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IT'S TIME TO WALK A GREENER PATH by Marcella Andrews

uring the past few years, despite my best efforts, I've felt a growing helplessness about the state of our planet. Though I feel blessed to live in this safe and comfortable part of the world, I am painfully aware of the destruction brought on by humans around the globe. There are no boundaries. We are all one, and all responsible. I often wonder what grand thing I can do in this broken world that would really make a difference. I recall the words of Mother Teresa saying, “We may not be destined for great things, but we can do small things with great love.” And so I began to practice that one small thing, each day, one day at a time. The need to act responsibly and to embrace simple habits to help limit the amount of garbage we produce, has never been more important. It's common knowledge that plastic garbage is choking the oceans and affecting sea life in a destructive way. From grocery bags to single-use containers, plastic cutlery, straws and styrofoam packaging, our 'throw away' culture has devastating and longlasting consequences. It must stop if we are to preserve our world for future generations. I have chosen to live a planet-friendly lifestyle. And I hope to encourage you to do the same. It takes time and patience to create a new habit, but it can be done. Here are a few ideas: At the grocery store: Many years ago, I began to take cloth bags to shop. Like you, I forgot more often than I remembered. But, in a short time the habit was formed and now I never forget. When asked if I want paper or plastic at the check-out, the answer is always the same, “No, thank you,

I have my bags”. I dream of the day when reusable becomes the only option, in fact, many communities and corporations are already making changes to implement a surcharge for single-use containers and packaging. It's an important step to ensure a cleaner future, and even more reason to develop your own 'green' habits now. At the coffee shop: Did you know that a million takeaway coffee cups go into the landfill every single minute on the planet? That's billions and billions per year! No doubt about it, they're an environmental nightmare. Most are made from cardboard with a thin layer of plastic tightly attached to the cup. This, unfortunately, makes the entire cup non-recyclable and off it goes to the landfill. Some studies estimate it can take 30-50 years for this kind of takeaway cup to return to the earth, but the plastic interior and the lid may never completely decompose. Compostable cups aren't much better as they require a commercial composting operation to break them down; wasting energy and adding smoke to the atmosphere. And any throw-away cups tossed into a garbage can, compostable or not, are not separated into recycling, and will end up in the landfill. continued on page 15

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My reusable kit contains several coffee mugs, a water bottle, a zippered, washable bag for small things like muffins or a sandwich, a mason jar with a lid, a couple of steel straws, a steel container with lid for soup, salad or leftovers and Bamboo cutlery. All these items were obtained at Shades of Green on Craig Street in Parksville.

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into bite-size pieces consisting of approximately 8 committees dedicated to such tasks as the fair guide, advertising, silent auction, vendors, kitchen, volunteers, fund-raising/grants, etc. Each committee will undertake a manageable task with teams of 5-8 people who only need to contribute a few hours each. The BHBCC and the Fall Fair represent the oldfashioned values we stand by in Lighthouse Country; family, fun, participation, mutual support, friendliness, craftsmanship and nurturing our children. The Fall Fair is a celebration of all the things we love about where we live. Please step up to help us keep it alive. ~

RALLY TO SAVE THE LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY FALL FAIR

Wonderful volunteers support the Fall Fair in the immediate days surrounding the event. For many years, from February to August, a silent few have dedicated many hours of work to the planning required to make the day a success. Key members of this group must now retire and it's time for ‘new blood’ to take their place. Your executive has broken down the planning components of the Fall Fair

ttend our Save The Fair Rally on Sunday February 18 at the Bowser Legion between 2pm and 4 pm. See friends, meet new ones, learn about the volunteer opportunities to support the Fair and sign up. Refreshments will be served. If you'd like to get involved right this minute ... · email us at bowhornebayclub. info@gmail.com.

· Phone Marg McIntosh 250-7579842 , Lois Curry 250 757 8088 or Joanne Ferreiro 250 228 4231 to register for a volunteer role. Creating the Lighthouse Country Fall Fair is a fun and rewarding opportunity to support your community. Please help us keep this great event alive! We look forward to hearing from you. ~

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· Check our Facebook page for a list of opportunities.

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is a community legacy... a celebration of all the wonderful things that make this the best place in the world to live! And YOU can help save it!

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The BHBCC supports our community in many ways by raising funds for scholarships, helping people in need, and maintaining our hall as a venue for fun events and activities throughout the year. A key achievement of the club has been the annual Lighthouse Country Fall Fair, a fun event that is a treasured legacy of our little cluster of villages, and has been running now for 47 years!

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by Joanne Ferreiro, president, Bow Horne Bay Community Club he Bow Horne Bay Community Club (BHBCC) is holding a rally to solicit your help in filling critical positions required to plan for the Lighthouse Country Fall Fair.

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We need support during the essential planning period between February and August each year. All it takes is a few hours of your time each month to make it happen. It’s a fun, social and rewarding volunteer opportunity, so please, get involved to save our Fair.

FOR MORE INFORMATION www.communityclub.ca bowhornebayclub.info@gmail.com Visit our booth at the Second Sunday Market on February 11, 8am to noon at the Lighthouse Community Centre 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay

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Linda's recent flight: Sunny Bunny, Extra Special Bitter, Irish Red Ale, and Rye Pale Ale

LOCAL FLIGHTS AVAILABLE AT LOVE SHACK LIBATIONS

by Linda Tenney

ove Shack Libations, a nanobrewery just north of Qualicum Beach on Hwy 19A, is THE place to be on Wednesday evenings and Saturday afternoons. Belly-up to the live-edge bar, that seems more like a beautiful tree just felled from the forest, with a handful of like-

minded imbibers to lift a flight of Love Shack beers, expertly brewed by 'Shack' owners Dave Paul and his wife, Rachel. It's a small place; industrial and definitely understated in its decor. But what isn't understated is the beer, and that's what you're there for.

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Smooth, tantalizing crisp, uniquely full-bodied, each brew has its own personality. I have my favourites, and so will you. Try them all, then choose. Savour the hops. Flights and brews available at 4134 Island Highway West, Wednesday 5pm-9pm and Saturday 12pm-4pm. ~

www.loveshacklibations.com

Scalar Wave Laser A hand held Cold Laser Therapy device to donate photonic energy for:

Celebrating 50 years of Community

Pain relief • Better circulation Free introduction sessions: Reduce inflammation • Arthritic pain Feb 17 in Nanaimo Injuries • Relaxation of tissue Feb 18 in Parksville Rejuvenation • Skin care • Anti-Aging Contact Joanne Sales 250-752-4816 or joanne@glasswing.com

www.UnwindingWithLasers.com

Angel Caring Touch Mobile Massage and Energy Work

Providing comfortable and full-body maintenance massage in your own home, or Reflexology, ROD SAUER Aromatherapy and Shiatsu, 250-821-9106 angelcaringtouch@gmail.com Second Level Reiki.

Providing vital community programs and services since 1968

Check our website for community celebrations happening this summer! SOS Community Services Centres

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The solution? There are many kinds of 'keepcups' to choose from in a variety of designs to suit your fancy, and crafted in ceramic, metal or glass. It feels good in your hand, will keep your coffee hot longer, and many are spill-proof. If you're meeting someone for coffee at a restaurant, choose to use a real mug or your keepcup rather than a takeaway. Your choice will make a difference. If you're eating out: Let's talk about single-use containers, cutlery and straws. The problem with straws is one of sheer volume. An estimated 500 million straws are used and thrown away every day in the US - trillions annually! They create havoc for sea life! Just remember National Geographic's video and the plastic straw embedded deep into a green turtle's snout? I'm sure he wasn't happy! Even the so-called biodegradable containers and cutlery made of wheat or potato starch, have been shown to take a long time to break down, even in commercial compost operations. If you are a restaurant-goer, please consider declining the straw. Or if takeaway is your habit, there are sustainable options. You can start by collecting a few readily available items and keep them in a bag or basket in your car. Decline single-use, throw-away items whenever you can. With practice and awareness, making 'green' choices becomes easier. My reusable kit contains several coffee mugs, a water bottle, a zippered, washable bag for small things like muffins or a sandwich, a mason jar with a lid, a couple of steel straws, a steel container with lid for soup, salad or leftovers and Bamboo cutlery. All these items were obtained at Shades of Green on Craig Street in Parksville. You may read this and think you don't have time to live a planet-friendly life; throw-away stuff is just so convenient. When you're done with it, it's in the garbage where it's outof-sight, out-of-mind. I suggest, there is no 'away' when you toss something out, and we can't afford to be indifferent. Recycling is a good thing, but should only be used after you Reduce and Reuse. Choose one thing, and start there. Just start. Then practice. One day at a time. The way to a cleaner, greener planet is simply a choice. Our choice. ~

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Lighthouse Country Business Association (LCBA) 2018 Community Directory

Please review your white pages listing for accuracy and submit any changes by March 15th, 2018 to:

Suggestions about the Directory? We welcome your input. Local businesses interested in advertising in the next Directory, please email us at lcba@shaw.ca or drop a note in the mail to LCBA, Box 59, Bowser, BC V0R 1G0 If you are interested in assisting with the Directory project, we would welcome your participation ... it’s a great way to support local networking of services and business to the residents in our community. Please contact us via the contact information noted above.

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FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR BILL VEENHOF

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

rlene and I hope that all is well with you. Below you may find items of interest. I am looking for your feedback on a few items as indicated.

BUSINESS LICENSING - At the Jan

2018 Electoral Area Services Committee we had three D69 motions, all essentially around Short Term Vacation Rentals (STVR) (aka Air BnB). The first two were defeated. These two were to formally recognize this type of business for owner occupied facilities and those that were not owner occupied. While there was some appeal to the idea, I voted against. I took this position as I felt that under the current rules, this type of activity is not permitted. The fact that it is not currently permitted, gives the RDN a certain enforcement authority when there are 'bad actors'. I was concerned that if we “normalized” these, enforcement action might be harder to accomplish. I am well aware that this activity is happening all over Area H. At the same time, I am very comfortable with the rural culture here that holds, as long as your neighbours are happy with what you are doing, there should be no issue. I look at this as a motivator for people to be good neighbours. Think of this as the RDN being reactive vs proactive. Under this approach we have had successful enforcement action. I am not a fan of more regulation. We did pass a motion for staff to provide a report on the potential for Business Licensing. This will involve a public process and is a long, long way away. In this report, I will be looking for: • Low cost • Ease of application Targeting very specific business sectors (vacation rentals and marihuana grow ops) as opposed to a wide-sweeping 1 6

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approach. One potentially beneficial aspect of business licensing is ease of enforcement. It is much cheaper and quicker to pull a business license as opposed to going to get a court order if a cannabis op or STVR were out of compliance with the rules or conditions established by the community. I regularly get complaints about grow ops in our area. Far and away, most of these complaints are about the smell. Having a business license approach could put the RDN in a position to regulate smell as a condition of license. You should note that currently the Province does not permit the collection of “Hotel Tax” from short-term facilities that have 4 units or less. This is a challenge for two reasons: • We may be missing a funding opportunity, and • In some sectors this is seen as creating a competitive advantage for Vacation Rentals over traditional Hotels. Air BnB told me they would collect the tax at source once it is permitted. I understand that the Province is looking at this. I would really like to hear from you on all of this.

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challenge that some face in Area H is noisy neighbours. This happens mostly in the summer and there is no specific set of offenders. Complaints pop up in random locations. Area H does not have a noise bylaw. This means that when someone calls me for help, I have to tell them there is nothing we can do. This is not a good answer. About three years ago I put the idea of a noise bylaw out to you and got strong resistance to the concept. But, given the number of complaints I get, I will ask again. What I have learned

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FIREPLACE REBATE - Regional

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continued from page 16 Fireplace Rebate - continued: This year, the BC Provincial government has increased the incentive structure from $250 to $400. The new incentive is designed to provide increased incentives for cleaner burning fuel sources. Therefore, if you exchange an old woodstove for electric, gas, propane, or pellet-heating you can receive $400. However, you will still receive $250 for exchanging an old wood stove for a cleaner-burning model. For more information, a list of participating retailers and to see if you qualify, visit www. rdnrebates.ca

NEW BUS SCHEDULE There is a new bus schedule for our area. It was changed to allow riders to arrive at Magnolia Court when businesses are open, which makes perfect sense.

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s a youth, I fished at sea from heavy wooden rowing boats in the north of Scotland, and I've always been fascinated by the associated history. Off the north coast, in Orkney and Shetland, a particularly harsh and daring form existed for a time: the haaf fishery. It evolved through necessity from the demands of brutal landlords. Disasters eventually stifled it, e.g 16 July, 1832—17 boats and 105 men lost; 21 July, 1881—10 boats and 58 men lost, and these from small communities.

THE HAAF FISHERS As raindrops hit the boiling tar and hiss, our rag-sticks blacken the Gratitude’s long hull. With other villagers, we shoulder her, balanced, on a day when we find the wind has dropped, and roll her heavy hull over logs down the cobbled shore. We follow her, feeling her give as the voe takes her weight and eels of icy brine invade our sea-boots, then help with the other sixareens, catch bait, haddock and herring, ballast her, and coil our line in baskets, with cork to hold the hooks. A wait. Then another abatement of the gale. We wave to our wives and children, raise the sail, Viking square, spread oars, and bend our backs.

ABOUT THIS POEM

he poem has three thirteen-line stanzas. All lines have five beats (loose pentameter). Each stanza begins with two groups of four lines, with the second and fourth slant-rhymed (e.g. hull/roll). In the last five lines, the third and fourth and second and fifth are slantrhymed. The rising prevalence of rhyme lends a sense of culmination and closure. Each of the three stanzas represents a stage of the voyage: preparation, rowing/fishing, and the storm.

We row her forty miles towards the Faroes. No sight or sign of land in any direction for spring has not yet slipped her veils of rain— no skerries of Shetland, no Tórshavn, no Bergen. By night we lay our fleet of baited lines, have a bite of bannock, and doze. An eight-hour haul ships two sea-miles of tugging buoys and anchors; we toss the ballast boulders, fill the hull, cleaning the catch to gain a bit more freeboard, and pray to exorcize imagined Jonahs— in thrall for crofting rent and fishing gear we’re forced to follow dead mens’ wakes out here. A hurricane from Iceland comes upon us. We row into it, knowing that if we die the Laird will levy our debts against our wives, add costs for storm-lost gear, and drive them out to wander homeless by the haunted waves. Four of us man the oars for two must bail and hurl tusk, ling, and cod over the gunwale. In mast-high whitecaps we battle to hold her nose into the climb, the crest, and the trough. We tunnel through fearsome seas as the open bow ploughs under. John Inkster is swept away first. There is no help. We know we are going to drown before it happens. A broken oar. We broach. Lives not worth tuppence now breathe the Laird’s foreclosure, gulp by gulp.

John Beaton lives in Qualicum Beach. His poetry has been widely published. He served for four years as moderator of one of the Internet’s most reputable poetry workshops and is a Spoken Word performer, a member of the band Celtic Chaos, and a co-organizer of local events, including a community showcase for musicians and Spoken Word performers, the Qualicum Acoustic Café (QUAC). You can find samples of John’s work by searching online for “John Beaton poetry”. To receive a monthly newsletter about local community events organized by John and his family and friends, email him at jabeaton@gmail.com. ~ 1 8

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cherished not only for its uniqueness but for its broader intent ... that of helping others. Layne says a small heart can take just twenty-five minutes to make, while larger ones can sometimes take several hours. Her efforts in creating Hearts for the Homeless earns her very little personally, but gives her a great deal of satisfaction in being able to donate to Manna each year. It's a labour of love. The successful fund-raiser in January is followed by another one on February 9th from 5pm to 8pm at Smoke 'n Water Restaurant at Pacific Shores in Nanoose. Stop by to see the array of hearts still available for sale and help Layne raise funds for Manna. It could be her best year yet and will help so many of those who need it. If you can't make it to the fund-raiser, hearts are available until the end of February at the following local retailers in Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

HEARTS FOR THE HOMELESS ONE WOMAN'S QUEST TO GIVE BACK TO THOSE LESS FORTUNATE by Linda Tenney

haring her heart started four years ago when Layne Collinson decided to design a fund-raising initiative to raise money for the Manna Homeless Society based in Parksville, BC.

Layne is an artist with a great deal of passion and a big heart. This year alone, she's created 550 stained glass hearts that are being sold through various retail establishments in Parksville and Qualicum Beach, and at two fundraising events at Smoke 'n Water in Nanoose, where Layne also works.

Funds raised over the prior three years have been significant and seem to be growing exponentially. To date, almost $11,000 has been raised and donated to the Manna Homeless Society through Layne's efforts and the sale of her stained glass hearts.

Layne personally designs and makes every stained glass heart, and each is unique in its own way. Size, colour, texture and overall design, each heart is one-of-a-kind and something to be

Qualicum Beach ... Arbutus Fashion & Lifestyle 147 West 2nd Ave The Gallery at Qualicum Stationers 206 First Ave W Parksville / Nanoose ... Sapphire Moon Gallery and Gift in the Harrison Mall, 162 Harrison Ave Smoke 'n Water at Pacific Shores 1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose

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Choose from a stunning collection of pendants, bracelets, earrings, rings, and more. Each piece exquisitely fashioned in silver or semi-precious stones set in silver. A gift of love and caring for your special someone this Valentine’s Day! All jewellery 40% oﬀ because we love you! 147 West Second Avenue, Qualicum Beach

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AT THE MAC “Not your average Father/Son Funk - Latin – Pop Jazz - Swing - World – Broadway - Classical Dance band!”

he Big Mess creates a highly charged melting pot of music where well-known classics cozy up to unexpected rarities, with inimitable spontaneity, bringing delight & inspiration to audiences ages – 3 to 103. For over 30 years, Marty & Kyle Shepard have been father & son. For the last seven of those thirty years, they have created one Great Big Happy Musical Mess. The Big Mess has performed at festivals and events in Mexico, California, Washington and all over British Columbia. VoxMan Kyle, the ever-experimenting mad scientist of lyric & groove, is like a multi-dimensional Bobby McFerrin who escaped the zoo on a full moon with plans to storm Broadway while maintaining a nasty binge of the Blues. VoxMan's vocal nature is a shapeshifter: snappy, sexy, liquid and lewd.

Friday, February 9, 2018 Tickets $18 ($15 OCAC members)

THE BIG MESS

As yin to VoxMan's wild yang is Marty Shepard, aka Dad, a bluesy mage & jazzy sage. He plays his horn like a thousand years of oral storytelling blooming into a passionate kiss at the heart of a blazing dance party.

Father + Son - Trumpet + Voice Incomparable Music that’s perfect for listening or dancing. Exhilarating Entertainment that’s great to watch.

The Big Mess is An Authentic 100% Pure Local Organic Gluten-Free Fair Trade Terrific Musical Experience!

AT THE MAC McMillan Arts Centre 133 McMillan St, Parksville

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Lighthouse Country & beyond AA LIGHTKEEPERS – Fridays at 7pm at the LCC.

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. SECOND SUNDAY MARKET at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay – Sunday Feb 11th - 8am-noon, Pancake Breakfast - $6 or $8. Enjoy live music, breakfast, and shopping for a treasure! SOUPY CAFE - lunch by donation. Wednesday, February 7th at noon. Enjoy a full meal, including dessert, juice and coffee at the Lighthouse Community Centre. BOW HORNE BAY COMMUNITY CLUB Join us in the Nordin Room at the Lighthouse Community Ctr the 3rd Thursday of each month at 7pm. Welcome new members to keep our yearly events ongoing. Call Joanne Ferreiro 250-228-4231 or email us at bowhornebayclub@gmail.com ADULT BADMINTON. Mondays 7pm. ADULT PICKLEBALL. Thursdays 3:30pm. Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Drop-in fee $4, equipment provided, beginners welcome, 15 years +. Info ph. 250-757-8307. email: steelehunt@shaw.ca LIGHTHOUSE SENIORS – Branch 152 – meet at 11:30am in the Seniors Room at the Lighthouse Community Centre on the first Monday of every month. For more information, please call Joan at 250-7579536.

BRIDGE – Seniors Room, 1-4pm Fridays at the LCC. FMI Sheila Steele 250-757-8307.

250-594-9980 Primrose Street in Qualicum. We are on the corner of Fern and Primrose, one block from Quality Foods. Saturday noon until 3 pm.

LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY SCRAPBOOKERS Meet 3rd Saturday monthly at the Lions' Rec Hall, 9:30am-4:30pm. $10. Door prizes. FMI Jorgie 250-757-8358 or Shirley 250-7578384. QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB – Meet at 7pm, every second and fourth Tuesday in the Lions Den at the Lions’ Rec Hall.

QUALICUM WEAVERS AND SPINNERS are holding a sale of yarns, namely mohairs, wools, silks, cottons and acrylics, also used weaving equipment, weaving and knitting books. We have moved to the Commons (Old Elementary School) 744

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

105-200 First Ave. West, Qualicum Beach www.wildsidepet.ca

LET'S FLOOR CURL! A great sport for fun, friendship and game competition. We play Mondays and Fridays, 1-3pm in the Lions Rec Hall in lovely Qualicum Bay. Curling rocks are supplied. Floor curling is affordable, easy to play, great for all ages and capabilities. Our Club is 55+ BC Games eligible. Worth a try! FMI call Fred or Lorraine at 250-752-0216.

HAPPY WANDERERS’ TRAVEL CLUB meets at the Shelley Road Hall (Parksville) on Wednesday, February 28/18. Travel desk opens at 1:30; regular meeting begins at 2:00. New members welcome. Please bring your own coffee mug or tea cup.

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

Over 10 brands of raw food, unique accessories and locally made items for dogs and cats.

LIONS RECREATION HALL (LRH) 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay.

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TAOIST™ TAI CHI - Mondays 10:00-noon at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Contact: 250-240-3387 or parksville@taoist.org

RAW FOOD • PET BOUTIQUE

FOR MORE ACTIVITIES AT THE LCC, VISIT WWW.COMMUNITYHALL.CA

SATURDAY BREAKFAST CLUB - Enjoy a parent and tot exploration and a Mother Goose circle time at Munchkinland, Family Place in Parksville. Join us for songs, stories and breakfast. Saturdays, January 13th-March 10th. 9:30 to 11:30 am. This is a free program suitable for families with children 6 years and younger. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn. bc.ca/recreation. SCHOOL’S OUT EVERYONE WELCOME SKATE - School is out but skating is in at Oceanside Place Arena on Friday, February 23rd from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. Regular admission. Phone RDN, Recreation and Parks 250-248-3252 or view skate and swim schedules online at rdn.bc.ca/recreation. QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY SOCIETY - Catherine Whiteley: Presenting a Case Study in identifying an ancestor when the only information known is his name and probable location of “Ontario”. February 21, 7pm-9pm. Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Vetrans Way. All welcome.

Community Calendar listings are reserved for non-profit organizations, societies, clubs and associations operating within the guidelines of the Society Act of BC, and to charities registered with Canada Revenue Agency. Listings are first-come, first-served, space permitting, and placement is not guaranteed. See more events at www.eyesonbc.com F E B R U A R Y

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LOCAL TIDE February 2018 Our tide table measurements are taken from the Hornby Island substation. For other tides, visit http://www.tides.gc.ca/eng on the Internet. Printed courtesy Canadian Hydrographic Service. Add 1 hour to tide times for Daylight Savings

FIRST 25 WORDS $10+GST classified@eyesonbc.com

THE CAT’S MEOW “In Your Home” Pet Sitting Services

Specializing in spoiling your furbabies! Loving & Reliable care of your pets in your home while you are away. Fully Insured & Bonded. Certified in animal health & Pet First Aid/CPR. 20+ years experience, excellent references. Servicing Qualicum to Fanny Bay. Come home to happy & healthy pets!

*Free nail clipping! www.thecatsmeowcatsitting. com

Amanda (250) 457-0998 Come visit me on Facebook!

SERVICES THE FIX-IT SHOP –

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

WILDWOOD COMMUNITY CHURCH

113 McColl Road, Bowser

Sunday Morning Worship · 10:30am 757-8136

WHAT’S ON? — FEBRUARY 2018

250-757-9222 • website: rcl211.ca • email: rcl211@shaw.ca Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue and Fri 9am - 12 noon Wednesday Feb. 7th .... Ladies Valentine’s Luncheon - noon. Tickets $15. Call Susie at 250-738-0822 Saturday Feb. 17th....... Legion Event to be announced Tuesday Feb. 27th......... Legion General Meeting - 7pm MIXED POOL EUCHRE LADIES POOL CRIBBAGE MEN’S POOL TEXAS HOLD’EM DARTS

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Meat Draws - Every Friday at 5pm & Saturday at 4:30pm ** MEMBERS, GUESTS & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME ** Facebook: Events-at-the-Bowser-Legion-br211-368799556487