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t’s that time of year again, where students are heading back to class. It seems like the perfect time to indulge in an introductory education into the history of Oceanside. Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism has created a historic tour where you can do just that. Begin your history lesson by picking up a Historic Tour Guide at the Chamber of Commerce or visit www. visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com for more information. With your guide in hand, begin your tour by visiting the Ford House in Coombs. It is an impressive threestory log home built by Walter Ford in 1910. After receiving a contract from the CPR to clear the land for a new track line from Parksville to Cameron
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Lake, Walter Ford moved his family from Duncan into the grand home that became a landmark for all who travelled through the area. Walter gained timber rights to 32,000 acres in which he and his son Allan continued to log for many years. They used the railway to transport the logs to the Straits Lumber Mill in Red Gap, just south of Nanoose Bay. He was responsible for creating the town of Coombs and his legacy lives on today. In the early times of the settlers, there were small schoolhouses scattered across the Oceanside area. With the arrival of the railroad came a flurry of new settlers which created the need for a proper school. A school was built in Qualicum in the fall of 1912 with classes from grade 1-8. It consisted of four
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classrooms which housed 41 students in its first year. Power was brought to the school in 1933 after using candles at their desks for years. In the 1950s, more modern schools replaced the schoolhouse and for some time it was home to the school board. In 1988, after a major restoration, it reopened as The Old School House Arts Centre. Not far from the old schoolhouse is the Qualicum Beach Train Station. It was built in 1914 to serve the newly opened golf course and Qualicum Beach Hotel. The train brought new residents and tourists to the area and created new neighbourhoods in the community. Charlie White was the original Station Agent from 1921 to 1929. It was a centre point for the community as a link to the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
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rest of the world. In 2011, train service ceased due to track disrepair. It is now run by the Old Train Society to keep the station going as a reminder of the early times. The arrival of the train allowed out-of-towners to enjoy the Qualicum Beach Golf Club which opened a year before in 1913. It was managed by General Noel Money who also managed the Qualicum Beach Hotel. Famous folks like the Prince of Wales, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby, among others, paid visits to the golf links and grand hotel. After changing hands a few times, the golf course is now owned by the Town of Qualicum Beach and is the fourth oldest golf course in British Columbia. In 1929, General Money built a second home in the Qualicum Beach area for his ailing mother and sister. He built a beautiful home on 70 acres of oceanfront. Their time there was short and was eventually sold to Ray Milner, a keen businessman, philanthropist and recipient of the Governor General award. After his first wife Rina passed away, he married Veronica in 1954. She had an eye for art and expertise in horticulture. Over time, she created beautiful gardens on the estate which is now lovingly maintained by Vancouver Island University. Be sure to have tea and scones in the tea house. Delightful! In the 1930s, 260 oceanfront acres was purchased by millionaire Alexander McRae and his wife Blaunche. He had developed prestigious neighbourhoods and wanted a retreat for his family. So, he built Eaglecrest, a 10,000 square foot grand home complete with all the finest of furnishings. In the 1960s it was converted into a resort but burned down shortly after in 1969. The resort was rebuilt in 1972 with the addition of a golf course, but it burned down again in 1981 and was never rebuilt. The barn was converted into the Club House and Eaglecrest became what it is today – a beautiful, popular course alongside the oceanfront.
In 1885, John and Anne Hirst became the first settlers at the mouth of the Englishman River. Before Anne donated the land for the McMillan School, her husband John built the Rod and Gun Hotel in 1896, to serve the hunters, fishermen and travellers in the area. A year after it was built, John passed away leaving Anne to run it on her own, which she successfully achieved for many years. She offered a bed, breakfast and dinner for a meagre $1.50, and with the best hospitality, it is easy to see how it has continued to successfully serve the community for all these years. The Englishman Estuary has always been a popular spot. In 1922, the Parksville Women’s Institute had a meeting with the idea a waterfront park be developed close to downtown. After talks and an agreement, a fund-raising campaign was held on the waterfront on Dominion Day in 1923 to purchase the land from Joe Hirst. Since then, Parksville Community Park has been the centre for sporting events, sandcastle competitions and all kinds of family fun. In the early 1900s, just south of Nanoose was the thriving little town of Red Gap. It was created due to the creation of the Straits Lumber Mill. The little town had a post office, a school, boarding houses and a company store for the 300 folks that called Red Gap home. At its peak in the 1930s, the Straits Lumber Company was the biggest mill in the Pacific Northwest. Japan was its biggest customer but once Pearl Harbour was attacked in 1941, the Straits Lumber Company lost its best customer and went out of business. A fire ripped through the mill in the 1940s and now all that remains is some worn pilings as a reminder of what used to be. This is only a taste of the history of Oceanside. I challenge you the reader, to educate yourself on this paradise, this place that is Historically Oceanside.
In 1891, in what is now Parksville, a schoolhouse was built on the corner of Comox and Alberni Roads. After the arrival of the railroad in 1912, a new school was required. Ann Hirst, one of the first settlers to the area, donated a piece of land for a new school which was built in 1914 and named the McMillan School. Additions were made in the 30s and 50s, but after many years, the town had outgrown the school and it closed its doors in 1977. The local arts community needed a space and found a need for the old school. In 1986, it reopened its doors as The MAC – a fabulous arts centre in the heart of Parksville.
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Predictions for September 2018 Aries (March 21-April 19) Perhaps it’s a guilty reflex for partying this summer, or perhaps you’re gripped by a blast of common sense, whatever the source, this month your mandate will be to manage your life well. You want to figure out what duties and responsibilities you have to take care of – prioritize them – and do them. ’Nuff said. You’re determined to be healthy, efficient and on top of your game. (Fear not, with Venus opposite your sign, you will still schmooze others with charm and elan.) Taurus (April 20-May 20) Oh joy! Once a year, the Sun travels through the part of your chart dealing with romance, entertaining diversions, the arts, show business and the hospitality industry. It also governs sports, especially professional sports and working or playing with children. That time has arrived! This month you want to get out and have fun! You feel lighter and prankish. Relationships, especially romantic relationships, will be more fun. Romance will blossom! Gemini (May 21-June 20) This month your focus will shift to home, family and your private life. You want opportunities to cocoon at home and relax among familiar surroundings. Many will be involved with a parent
more than usual. This time is also an opportunity to explore a time of self-evaluation. Grab every chance to enjoy time away from the madness – seek solitude. Contemplate, meditate or ponder your life direction. “What’s it all about, Alfie?” Cancer (June 21-July 22) It’s a busy month! Your daily pace is accelerating. Your schedule is booked with appointments and conversations with others. You are more involved with siblings, relatives and neighbours. Short trips suddenly take place. Note: This is the perfect time for vacation because you’re keen to travel and you want a change of scenery. You’re particularly keen to communicate to others. Those who write, teach or act will be energized and expressive. “Once again, with feeling!” Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) It’s been a fun summer and you’ve been doing your thing, which includes hosting others and being generous with gifts and warm hospitality. This is why your focus now is on money, earnings and cash flow. How can you boost your income or make some money on the side? At a deeper level, you are thinking about your values. What really matters in life? Does the one
with the most toys wins? We know that’s not true. So what will make you happy? How should you best use the time that is left to you? Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) Ta da! This month the Sun is in your sign. This happens only once a year. Because the Sun is your source of energy, it’s your turn to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. Don’t hesitate to put yourself first because this is totally appropriate. Another thing the Sun in your sign will do for you is it will cause you to project yourself more forcefully to others. Oh yeah this is why you make a great impression on people! (But you might turn someone off if you come on too strong.) Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Your birthday is approaching, which means your personal year is ending. That’s why this is the perfect month to be reclusive and contemplative. Seek out quiet time to think about what you want for your new year. Think of broad goals. Better yet, specific, defined goals with deadlines! When you set goals, you are more inclined to achieve them because they’re in your consciousness every time you make a decision. Hint: One of the things that is important to you is your need to solidify your home base.
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and awesome biceps, our wrinkles and sagging belly, our skin color and heritage. For this experiment, we are nothing but identical cells. Day 1 in the petri dish. All of us cells are just blobbing around, meeting each other and moving on, in this direction and that. Like blood cells careening along the vessels and veins of mother earth. Nourishment, energy, space. It’s a good day. All cells are happy.
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y niece’s son, Leo, is going away to university. My sister asked that we pass on words on advice. Hopefully, these words will also have meaning for the rest of us enrolled in continuing education on Planet Earth. Dear Leo, I hope that you feel that the world is opening up for you – because it is! In the next few years, you will be having really life-changing experiences. Feel free to make mistakes – they are inevitable. But here are some tips I wish someone had told me before I went away to school. I’m an old hippie. I lived through it all back in the 60s and 70s. Last summer, I was sitting on a chair under the stars on a farm on an island, with a group of young people singing and playing on their instruments. Someone offered a chair to one of the young teenagers. She refused saying, “Hippies don’t sit on chairs.” No, I didn’t laugh out loud, but many of us were smiling inside. Here she was beside some real hippies – and she wanted to be a hippie – but instead of seeking out the real essence of what she idealized, she just picked up a concept that floated to the surface and ignored those with experience sitting on chairs right beside her. We do that all the time. We miss the stories that are so close to us. Ask people questions. I wish I had. If you want to be a rebel, be a good one. There is certainly a lot to rebel against. A true revolutionary will struggle continuously to see though 1 0
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the deceptions and contradictions. The problem with most young rebels is that they are conformists to other people’s idea of being a rebel. Rebel against the right things. (Not your parents.) Go after the dark side, not the good guys. Telling the difference takes more insight than you might imagine right now. The skies get smoky. Take your time. Did you watch the Matrix movies? The possibility that we’re living in something like a matrix, and some people know it and some people don’t, has plagued me all my life. I’m 70 years old now, and still working on that one. I don’t want to be on the streets buying cinnamon buns while others know the truth of what’s going on. Be a digger, now and always. Who wants to be deluded? The one thing most of us agree on is our bodies. Yes, our bodies are here to stay for this lifetime, with all the frailties, inadequacies and curses upon them. Most magnificent creations, these bodies are. Great vehicles! Capable of incredible intelligence, depth, sensitivity, and possessing near miraculous powers of healing and experience. And they are so beautiful. Wow! These bodies are amazing. Take care of yours. But for the moment, let’s forget about them. Petri dishes are flat round clear dishes, the perfect environment for doing experiments. In the interest of looking at human behavior without dwelling on our physical differences, let’s imagine ourselves in a petri dish. The whole lot of us. The whole human race. We leave behind our distinguishing clothing, our tattoos
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Day 2 in the petri dish. It is starting to appear like a chicken yard with too many roosters. You can distinguish a rooster when the formerly furry ball of cuteness starts to jump on his sisters. Now there are arguments and scruffs. Some cells become pushy, and hog the chicken scratch. Some clump, some drag, some overinflate. But peace is maintained. Day 3. War has broken out. Some cells are collapsed and starving. Oversized cells, dulled by abundance, are crushing the shrunken ones. Some cells develop hardening of the cells walls. Some grow stagnant and unresponsive. Signs of intelligence and higher heart skills have diminished. Some cells actively seek to destroy other cells. Rooster cells do what roosters do 50 x day. Some cells go haywire and reproduce rapidly and heartlessly. Clusters of offspring suck the resources dry. This is what we call a bad day in a petri dish. We could say that we’re seeing the effects of greed, aggression, lust, gluttony, bigotry, etc. But real life is more complex than what we see in a petri dish. Right? Humans are multi-cell, multi-dimensional conglomerates, with innate intelligence and limitless connections. Humans can be reasoned with, educated, healed, loved, and lured forward to greener pastures. That’s why we encourage you to go to university! To evolve, problem solve, connect, deepen, and learn to help to build a sustainable world. That’s your job offer and if you take it, your job won’t end. continued next page •
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Pursue higher education not just to get a better job; get educated so that you will be educated – for you never know what your other jobs will be. Charles Dickens’ family was thrown in debtor’s prison. Dickens witnessed first hand the desperation, inequality, and cruelty of 19th century England. He didn’t know when he learned shorthand and picked up the pen that he would change the world. You also don’t yet know what you are capable of doing.
peace was to stay out of the fray, and generate peace and love in their personal lives and community. Others felt – no, this is too much – I can no longer be silent. The tee shirt of the Protect the Coast movement is “When you love something, stand up for it.” In the end, we realized that we needed both approaches. If I become another shrill voice of panic and anger, I am just contributing to the problem, adding more dissonance to the chaos. But if I retreat entirely into a bubble, I’m missing a powerful opportunity to serve. There is a time and place for both approaches, and it’s best when they are integrated. We’re still working on the details. Stay tuned. When you have something to add to this conversation, let us know. We will meet again - the whole lot of us humans in this petri dish called Planet Earth.
Choral speaking is like a choir, only words are spoken instead of sung. The only line I remember from Choral speaking class in high school was, “Educate the people, teach them how to read… that they may know what the greatest minds have thought.” That’s what you are doing. But beware of non-stop choral speaking between your ears. The constant rush of words can overrun your experience of life. Learn to shut the words up long enough to watch the sun set and the stars come out. Maybe learn yoga and take dance and art classes. Maybe fall in love.
Dr. Masaru Emoto took photos of water molecules. He put together two undisputed facts (that our bodies are 50-90% water and no two snowflakes are alike) and asked a question: What do frozen water molecules look like? Look online and see the diversity of frozen crystal photographs that Dr. Emoto took over many years. The crystals vary tremendously. When exposed to classical music, natural sources, and positive messages, the crystals were beautifully formed. When exposed to heavy metal music, pollution and negative messages, the crystals were distorted and often could not even take shape. The most beautiful crystal of all was “love and gratitude.” Is it possible that water is listening or responding to what’s going on around it?
If aliens were listening exclusively to pop music on A.M. radio, the aliens would think that the only things humans do is fall in love, break up, and fall in love again, with a lot hanky panky in between. We humans do love to fall in love. We like to be attached at the hip to another cell. Falling in love is really fun. We jump right off that cliff with a big smile on our face. But the real miracle of love takes place when we are no longer high on the adrenalin of the fall, and we find ourselves face to face with another human being. That is when we learn to love – which is also part of a good education. Love is a verb. It’s an action word – and our survival depends on it.
You won’t study Emoto’s water crystal photos in chemistry. We’re pretty far now from the mainstream. But you do want to wander away from the mainstream. Things are not what they appear to be.
One night in August, a group of folks intentionally gathered together to talk: how are you handling the state of the world? Although we were of like mind, for a while we almost seemed to take sides. Some felt that the best offering they could make for world
Your job as a young adult is to question the truths of your society, family, yourself – and your education. No, they don’t know it all. We don’t know it all and you don’t either. Your
job is to break down routine mental constructs and abandon rigid veins of thought. Be disciplined – and curious. Really curious. You’re going to meet some amazing people. Don’t miss them. They may be outside the box. Take classes that expose you to great minds, in every field, including literature, philosophy and art. Don’t be so practical that you miss the meaning of life. Choose your friends carefully. But the most important person you will meet in university is yourself. Here are three phrases you’ll undoubtedly use. OMG (reserve it for times when really mean it). Excuse my language, but WTF (have the courage to confront wrong). AWESOME is an overused word but there are a valid reasons for awe; find out who and/or what deserves it. The following is religious instruction, but don’t worry, I’ll translate. The core teaching of the Abrahamic religions (Judaism, Christianity and Islam) is “Honor the Wellspring of Life and love those in the same pot of soup you are in.” If you didn’t create it, and you don’t know how to create it, then show some respect. Let it be. Don’t let intellectual rigidity, propaganda, or lack of sensitivity and creativity win you over to the Dark Side. There are higher laws and greater mysteries. Visible and invisible. Here are some powerful passwords you’ll want to remember. One is, “I don’t know.” Another, “I’m sorry.” Another is, “I love you.” Another, “Thank you.” Keep these phrases on the tip of your tongue and use them sincerely. Aretha Franklin just died, as I write this. But she is not done. Gandhi said, “Live as if you’ll die tomorrow. Learn as if you’ll live forever.” I believe that powerful presence we called Aretha does continue. And we will too. But for the moment, this is your canvass. Paint a profound and beautiful painting. We need you.
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"It's not just about the fish" is an angler's mantra, but it's challenging to explain why else people stand in rivers casting repetitively, especially if they release their catches. I've been lucky enough to fish some of the most beautiful places on the planet, including BC steelhead rivers. This poem attempts to express the magnificence of the natural architecture into which fishing sorties can lead you.
ABOUT THIS POEM The poem is written in a form of my own devising: three fourteen-line stanzas, each comprising ten four-beat, or tetrameter, lines (as in "reFLECTing LEAF and CONiFER") bracketed by two pairs of fivebeat, or pentameter, lines (as in "i TRACK a TRIBuTARy CORRiDOR"). The longer initial pair sets a pace, the shorter lines speed it up, and the final pair slows it again, like the tail of a pool. To imbue the poem with some of the musicality of river-flow there are internal rhyme and alliteration (e.g. seasons/ reasonlessly and the bedrock's shoulder blades/ its bouldered balustrades), and an end-rhyme scheme that breaks down into three units: abab and cddc, with the third varying from efgfeg to efeefe, then to efgefg.
GREEN HALL I track a tributary corridor till waters wed, then walk an aisle of green— reflecting leaf and conifer, the river flows through pools between the forest-vaulted valley walls, around the bedrock’s shoulder-blades, along its bouldered balustrades, rippling, breaking, till it stalls... then slips and whitens round a bend where canyon flanks and mountains blur in heights that leave no room for sky. A dipper dips, kingfishers whirr around a curve where days and decades blend and seasons tumble reasonlessly by. October mist scarves air with sea-gray light and maples drizzle sheens from golden leaves. No wind has shaken them to flight, to touchdown under dark green weaves of ivy in this deep crevasse of dripping greens: the salal gleaming waxily, the limpid streaming bottle-green beneath the glass of glides that slide then smithereen; the fern; the lichen’s celadon; those stalagmites of hunter green— the old-growth firs; the low demesne of chartreuse moss. I brave the current's brawn in fords where rocks rake rapids like baleen. Round fragments flung from ice-cracked mountainsides back eddies burble, opaline and chrome. My fly line settles, sinks, and slides through lies where steelhead runs have come to overwinter till the spring then spawn at snow-melt. In the flow a surge—it’s more than undertow: a take that makes my fly reel sing. The mist is emerald, enchanted; the light is beryl, liquefied, the river lucent, molten jade, the rapids apple juice, decanted. Mint-green, it swims in view then I, wide-eyed, release it to its world and watch it fade.
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. ~ S E P T E M B E R
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Re-purposed. Recycled. The Future!
by Susan Doig
“It all begins with getting to know and care about each other,” says Susan Doig.
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n 2006, Tony and I married in Bowser. When we started the conversation of 'what does retirement look like for us?', we wanted 'the travel experience' to be a central part. Travel experience for us is really the end of the day … sitting on a deck, surrounded by other travellers, talking; 'what did you do today?', 'what are you doing tomorrow?', 'what do you think/believe?', 'impacts of climate change?' – talking about possibilities. We decided to bring our experience here to create a place people would want to travel to. Growing up in Victoria, Tony was 'an Island boy'. After years in Vancouver, he jumped at the chance to move back to the Island to finish his career at the University of Victoria. He retired in May 2018 to work full-time on our Earthship build. I was raised in Ocean Falls, Victoria, and as a Rotary Exchange Student in Belgium. An MBA from Royal Roads University was a life changing experience and foundational to our decision to follow a sustainable life-style. Until my own retirement in October 2017, Capilano University provided the platform to practice energy conservation and sustainability. I now spend my time working in theDoigHouse community gardens. We searched Lighthouse Country for three years to find the perfect property to build our Earthship, Farm and Learning Centre. Qualicum Bay offered it all … a short walk to coffee and a home-made meal, a local watering hole, within driving distance to shops and medical facilities and volunteering opportunities. Lighthouse Country people far surpassed our design to find 'friendly'. In 2014, when we first stepped onto the property, it felt like coming home. Earthships are 'radically sustainable' off-grid buildings designed by architect Mike Reynolds – the garbage warrior. Construction of theDoigHouse Earthship began in the spring of 2018. We are targeting 50% of our building materials to be recycled or re-purposed. Similar to the concept of 'barn raising', an Earthship build is typically a group of volunteers working together to build 1 3
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We believe that opening our home and our property to a multi-generational, inclusive, global-community we are increasing the bonds that nurture and build community; foster resiliency, break down barriers, increase diversity and kindness. This is what is being built into the fabric of theDoigHouse. ~
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ECHO PLAYERS PRESENTS:
Enchanted April
BY Tina Sturgess
Echo Players is proud to present their first play of the season: "Enchanted April", a romantic comedy written by Matthew Barber and directed by Wendy Punter.
She bamboozles her just as unhappy friend, Rose, to share the rent and go with her for the month of April... without their husbands. They then place a discreet ad in the 'Times' for two ladies of genteel standing to accompany them and split the rent 4 ways. An arrogant, opinionated, formidable Mrs. Graves and a troubled society beauty, Lady Caroline answer the ad, and the four of them are on their way to the 'enchanted' villa.
"Enchanted April", indeed! We begin our story in England, February 1922. It's damp, dreary, depressing, soggy, foggy, and well, just downright miserable. Relationships inside Lotty & Mellersh Wilton's household mirrors this unhappy, gloomy weather. All seems hopeless until Lotty accidently spots a small ad in the 'Times' for a month's let in a small Italian castle that promises "wisteria & sunshine".
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"Enchanted April" runs from October 11 - 28, 2018. For tickets please contact the Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave., Qualicum Beach 250.752.3522 or online ticket sales: www.echoplayers.ca or email: info@ echoplayers.ca
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t's not over 'til it's over and there's still time to take advantage of the last days of summer to enjoy Oceanside's local patio scene. In no particular order, here are just a few suggestions you might try for a meal or just a coffee:
Courtyard Cafe - Qualicum Beach
Naked Naturals - Qualicum Beach
Bailey's - Qualicum Beach
Island Soda Works - Qualicum Beach
Shady Restaurant - Qualicum Beach
Final Approach - Qualicum Beach
Deez - Qualicum Beach
The Brimm - Parksville
Ship 'n Shore - Deep Bay
Fish Tales - Qualicum Beach
Pacific Prime - Parksville
Sandbar Cafe - Qualicum Bay
Bistro 694 - Qualicum Beach
The Black Goose - Parksville
Henry's Restaurant - Qualicum Bay
Gary's Bistro - Qualicum Beach
Bayside Bistro - Parksville
The Brew Coffee House - Bowser
Giovanni's - Qualicum Beach
Cuckoos in Coombs
Qualicum Beach Inn - Qualicum Beach
Thalassa - Qualicum Beach
Bomé Cheese Cafe - Coombs
Lefty's - Qualicum Beach & Parksville
Beach Hut - Qualicum Beach
Smoke 'n Water - Nanoose Bay
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Our Secret Society
By Micki Findlay
My dear Grandpa Henry was a real character, and then some. I smile when I recall some of the pranks he pulled and how I became his obliging accomplice. Grandpa made me feel as though he had a special secret club in which I was the only other member. My Grandma Gertie, however, was not as impressed with his shenanigans. But I worshipped him… not because he was perfect, but because he made me feel like I was. Sadly, he passed away years ago but, thankfully, fond memories of him live on in my heart.
From time to time, Grandpa and I would go on a ‘crime spree’. We would often walk together, hand in hand and, on our journey, we would pass a giant apricot tree. It was growing in the neighbours’ yard but some of the branches hung just over the fence line. Grandpa would remind me to keep very quiet as he quickly and proficiently plucked those delectable, orange orbs from their limbs and hand them to me to squirrel away in my pockets. We would giggle and scurry away as quickly as Grandpa’s old, shaky legs would carry him, and then we’d find a nice grassy spot to sit and devour our smuggled contraband. They were the juiciest, most delicious apricots I can ever recall eating. Perhaps it is true what they say about ‘forbidden fruit’.
My mother and I made the eight-hour journey to Penticton, BC to see my grandparents every summer. For the most part, I was a deeply troubled child but, during those two magical weeks, I experienced moments of profound joy. One would think I’d be bored silly; sitting on my grandpa’s lap as he shared with me his boundless knowledge of the stock market’s inner workings. Not so. I hung on his every word, although I had no inkling of what he was talking about. But he took the time to include me in his world and that was just what I needed at the time – to feel validated and loved. In my grandpa’s eyes, I could do no wrong. And that made me want to be even better.
Micki Findlay is the founder of Works of HeART Project – ‘Inspiring Positive Change Through Artistic Expression’.
One day I asked him, “Should we be doing this Grandpa?” to which he replied, “Anything hanging over the fence is fair game!” His reasoning may have been a bit skewed, but I have to admit, I did so enjoy being his partner in crime. Grandpa Henry was a self-made man with a limited education. He left home at fifteen and went to work in a fish cannery to support himself. His schooling may have been cut short, but his wit was sharp and his resolve; tenacious. He was a true entrepreneur who worked hard all his life. He eventually (and proudly) purchased an apple orchard near Munson Mountain, where I was only too happy to be allowed to ‘drive’ his big red tractor.
Much to my grandmother’s dismay and exasperation, Grandpa Henry would sneak down the old, creaky, wooden steps to the chilly basement cellar, where he would pick out a dusty bottle of his famous honey mead. He then proceeded to pour me some of that smooth, delicious, yellowish liquid into one of her china teacups. I am not sure if the cup was supposed to act as a ruse but, nevertheless, she always caught on. She chastised him profusely which, I am convinced, made it all the more fun for Grandpa as I saw him grinning from ear to ear, whilst sharing his secret society wink with me - further confirmation that I was a privileged, covert member in his secret club.
I was only able to visit my dear Grandpa Henry once a year, but those visits helped shape me - perhaps, even save me. I believe a young person can survive almost anything if they know someone is in their corner. Grandpa was my champion because he believed in me and made me the centre of his world. I believe we all need a champion in our lives - if, for nothing else, but to make us laugh and remind us to keep an eye out for the apricots.
This is a Vancouver Islandbased initiative that challenges racism and bullying and promotes kindness and inclusion through creative means. Micki is a new, contributing author to the ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ series and Eyes on BC magazine. She has fought and won the long battle of depression and her hope is that the transparency in her writing, and the message behind the WOH project, will give hope to those who might otherwise feel like giving up. To find out how you can help make a difference go to: Website: www.worksofheartproject.com Facebook: worksofheartproject Twitter: WOHproject Instagram: worksofheartproject
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FROM THE DESK OF THE DIRECTOR
1. Usually at the request of BC Fire Service or local Fire Departments, the RDN will declare a state of local emergency
Regional Director, Area H billveenhof.com ph: 778-424-2810 bill.veenhof@shaw.ca
2. Again, on request/ recommendation or best staff advice, the RDN will initiate an evacuation order or an evacuation alert order
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3. If you are asked to evacuate, it is important that you do so, staying behind risks your life and the lives of First Responders that have to go back to rescue you.
All: I hope you are all enjoying the summer. As I write this it is still very smoky and we are under considerable threat of wildfires, please be careful.
Firstly, the fire situation in the Area remains extreme and we are not “out of the woods” yet, please be careful.
Following are items that may be of interest: There is an Online Survey on Garbage Collection that you may be interested in: Staff launched a dedicated curbside collection service Get Involved webpage to seek resident feedback on the current state of service delivery and what they would like to see in the future curbside contract, specifically their preferred method of collection for waste, recycling and organics (and the possible inclusion of yard and garden waste). The consultation process will run between August 2 to September 30, 2018. Please check the Get Involved page for more details at www.getinvolved.rdn. ca/beyondrecycling. The survey is intended for RDN residents receiving RDN curbside service only.
FIRES As I write this, all wildfires fires within the RDN are out or contained. There were many lessons learned that I think are important:
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I am deeply grateful to BC Coastal Wildfire Service, Island Timberlands, Timber West and our local Fire Departments for their efforts and achievements I had the opportunity to tour the Nanaimo Lakes Fire and I was very impressed with the steady and strong professionalism demonstrated by BC Coastal Wildfire Service. We are in good hands. The cooperation we received from the people who were displaced or on evacuation alert was outstanding. I saw very strong people making the best of a bad thing.
4. If you are on an evacuation order, you will be asked to go to a designated Reception Centre. There you will be met by Emergency Social Services (ESS) personnel. They will register you which allows loved ones and friends to find you, and ESS will sort out your immediate needs. 5. If you are on alert you should consider, preparing to move by packing up your most important possessions, (photographs, passports, documents, medicines, glasses, etc). Think about your animals and livestock, pets should be in cages or leashed. If you can, coordinate with friends or relatives for a place to stay. There are many sources of information for Evacuation Alerts and Orders: 1. If you are in an evacuation zone, you can expect that First Responders will knock on every door in the zone
It was uplifting to see the number of people who volunteered support, demonstrating the positive character 2. Social Media, such as the of our RDN residents. Offered RDN facebook page was, food, shelter, animal support, 3. The RDN web page etc. Well done everyone! What happens if there is a threatening fire? Following is what you can expect if there is a fire that threatens your rural area:
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4. Local Radio Stations, (who have done a fine job with the Nanaimo Fire) Please feel free to contact me with your concerns on this.
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QUALICUM FIRST NATION ELECTION
(drainage), traffic calming in Bowser and Qualicum Bay, etc.
Please join me in congratulating Chief Michael Recalma, Councillor Donna Kennedy and Councillor Tanna Weir who were all re-elected to the Qualicum First Nation Band council for the next 2 years. Well done all of you! Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure (MOTI) Satisfaction Survey There are a few items of note as it relates to MoTI: 1. There is a new MoTI Operations Manager for our Area. I have met with him several times and have detailed the significant concerns for Area H, Gainsberg Rd, line painting, ditch clearing
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2. MOTI has changed their maintenance contractor, as of Sep 1st, EMCON will no longer service Vancouver Island and is replaced by Mainroad Holdings. 3. The RDN, along with 4 other Regional Districts have worked with Minister Travena (Transport) to build an understanding as to how local governments can work with MOTI to improve the MOTI held road right-of-way. I have been a very strong advocate for this process. In Area H we have several locations that badly need improvement both from a safety and active transportation point of view. The only way this can go forward and be reasonably achievable, is to have some form of agreement with
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FOCUS ON COMMUNITY: THE QUALICUM BAY LIONS DONATE TO FOOD BANK
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n Wednesday August 15 the Qualicum Bay Lions club donated $3,000.00 dollars worth of food to the Oceanside Food Bank that is run by the Salvation Army. Qualicum Foods graciously delivered the food in their truck and enhanced the value. It was delivered now instead of the usual Christmas period because the food bank was perilously low.
QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB – Meet at 7pm, every second and fourth Tuesday in the Lions Den at the Lions’ Recreation Hall at 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay, behind the Lighthouse Community Centre. If you'd like to become part of the Lions, please contact Bert at 250 240 4538.
WINNERS OF THE QUALICUM BAY LIONS RAFFLE Winners of the Qualicum Bay Lions Raffle On Saturday September 1st at the Lighthouse country Fall Fair the winning tickets were drawn for the three carvings that were donated by Oscar Moria to the Qualicum Bay Lions Club.. The winners were First place Kathy Major Second place Don Svensen Third place Malcolm McEwen The Raffle raised over $4000 all of which will go towards feeding children at the Bowser Elementary School through the Hot Lunch Program. The Qualicum Bay Lions Club would like to thank all those local citizens as well as far away citizens for their contribution. Also a huge thank you to Oscar Moria! for his generous donation of his beautiful carvings. S E P T E M B E R
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First prize carving presented by Lion George Stringer to the happy recipient Kathy Major.
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AT THE MAC McMILLAN ARTS CENTRE, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville
ELISSA ANTHONY September 8 – October 13, 2018 Group of 3: Lloyd Major, Elissa Anthony, Judy Maxwell These accomplished local artists, teachers and friends return to exhibit together. This exhibit features oil paintings specializing in landscapes of Vancouver Island, the Interior and the Prairies.
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It's WOW! in Errington!
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ceanside Building Learning Together (OBLT) is hosting their third annual family-style barn dance, a WOW Bus Program fundraiser. If you are looking for something fun to do with your family in September, consider putting on your dancing boots and heading out to the Third Annual Blue Bus Blues Barn Dance! This event is growing each year, with more people attending, and now we are featuring two bands instead of one, said OBLT Manager, Judi Malcolm. “We feel so lucky to be able to offer a family friendly event and hope everyone will come out to Tiger Lily Farms to have a dancing good time, and at the same time support the WOW Bus program.” Live music will be provided by Blue Dog Ramble and The Apollos. The Sand Dollars and Amalgamaters Square Dance Club will be there to demonstrate and teach square dancing. Dinner and refreshments will be available to purchase for very reasonable prices and there will also be a silent auction. This is the one time of year you can bid on having the WOW bus come to your birthday party! All proceeds from this event support of the Words On Wheels (WOW) bus program! The WOW bus is a free early learning outreach program that makes literacy mobile, by travelling weekly to communities from Nanoose to Bowser. Oceanside Building Learning Together (OBLT) is a registered non-profit charity that supports life-long learning through early learning and literacy programs for families and individual of all ages including the WOW Bus, Munchkinlands, Storybook Village, Technology Learning Centre, and the NEW Oceanside MakerSpace. ___________________________ Date: Saturday, September 15th Where: Tiger Lily Farm in Errington Time: 5:00-8:00pm Tickets: $15 per person, children 12 and under are FREE. Visit www.oblt.ca/ barndance for details. Tickets on sale at OBLT’s admin office at Family Place and at both Munchkinlands during program hours. ~ submitted
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Lighthouse Country & beyond LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE (LCC) 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay.
prestigious Stephen Leacock Award for humour, Jack’s perspective of human behaviour and daily dilemmas leaves audiences both laughing and moved.
LIONS RECREATION HALL (LRH) 280 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay.
FOR MORE ACTIVITIES AT THE LCC, VISIT WWW.COMMUNITYHALL.CA SECOND SUNDAY MARKET at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay – Sun. Sep 9th - 8am-noon, Pancake Breakfast - $6 or $8. Enjoy live music, breakfast, and shopping for a treasure! 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
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. 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.
BOWSER / PARKSVILLE QUALICUM / NANAIMO / GULF ISLANDS EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB MEETING: September 19th at 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm). Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, West Hall. Guest fee: $3. Floral Arrangement Workshop. Instructors from the Mid Island Floral Art Club will conduct a floral arrangement workshop for EGC members and guests. Pre-registration is required – contact Joy Dunlop at wjdunlop@telus.net or 250-738-2505.
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. TAOIST™ TAI CHI - Mondays 10:00-noon at the Lighthouse Community Centre in Qualicum Bay. Contact: 250-240-3387 or parksville@taoist.org
TOPS 4248 ANNUAL BAZAAR Saturday September 29 10-3 at the Parksville Legion 146 Hirst Ave Parksville. Gently used clothing sizes small-3x Priced$2-10,shoes, accessories & collectibles At Geat Prices. Come by & see our White Elephant Tables, Our Craft Table & Bake Table (yum). Enjoy A Complimentary Tea or Coffee & Browse.
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. CARPET BOWLING – 12:45 to 3pm at the LCC. FMI Call Layne (250) 757-8217. AA LIGHTKEEPERS – Fridays at 7pm at the LCC.
GRANDMOTHERS TO GRANDMOTHERS PRESENTATION - AN AFTERNOON OF WIT AND WISDOM WITH JACK KNOX, Humorist, Columnist and Author. “Award losing” columnist with the Victoria Times Colonist. Once nominated for the
BRIDGE – Seniors Room, 1-4pm Fridays at the LCC. FMI Sheila Steele 250-757-8307.
Jack Knox is author of several popular books including; Hard Knox, Opportunity Knox, On The Rocks, and Islanders I Will Never Forget. Jack will delight audiences on Wednesday September 12 @ 1 PM at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 737 Jones St. Tickets ($15) are available at Cranky Dog Music (PV) and Arbutus Fashion and Lifestyle (QB). Net proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation Grandmothers Campaign. Get your tickets now! The MAC (MacMillan Arts Centre) is proud to present a Performance Season of concerts, storytelling and introducing the new Slice of Life Series: Real People, Real Stories – September 2018 to June 2019. SLICE OF LIFE: Real People, Real Stories presents: When We Were Young, Friday, September 28, 2018 – storytellers will be sharing stories from and about their growing up days. Some may be funny, some may be sad, but all will be an interesting look into their lives. ~ QUALICUM BEACH LAWN BOWLING CLUB is hosting the 2018 Canadian National Mixed Pairs Lawn Bowling Championship from Sept. 11 - 15 at 665 Jones St., QB. Schedule: Sept 11: Opening Ceremonies & Banquet - 5:30-10pm. Sept 12-14: Round Robin Play-offs. Sept 15th: Finals/Prize & Medal awards/Closing Ceremonies. Spectators welcome. Watch top-class bowling. Admission is free. For daily playoff times or other info phone 250 586 3733, email qualicumbowling@gmail.com or visit www.qblbc.com. The QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB presents horticulturalist Karen Cummins, who will discuss Sustainable Organic Gardening. The meeting takes place on Tues. Sep. 11 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Jones street. Doors: 7pm. Socialize for the first half hour. Meeting and presentation: 7:30-9pm. All welcome. Non-members $3.
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 S E P T E M B E R
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SEPT 2018
LOCAL TIDE 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
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? — SEPT 2018
250-757-9222 • website: rcl211.org • email: rcl211@shaw.ca Hall Rentals 250-757-9222 • Tue and Fri 9am - 12 noon Sat. Sep 8th Garage Sale: 9:00 am If you wish to make a contribution to the Legion table or to book a table at a cost of $10.00/table, please contact: Zoe Fiddler at missouriafiddler@yahoo.ca. or the Legion at 250-757-9222 or email rcl211@shaw.ca. Sat. Sep 22nd Giant Meat Draw and Ladies Fish and Chips Sun. Sep 23rd
Honours and Awards and New Member Welcoming Ceremony Legion opens at Noon and Ceremonies start at 1:00pm
Tue. Sep 25th
Legion General meeting @ 7:00 pm, all members welcome.
MIXED POOL EUCHRE LADIES POOL CRIBBAGE MEN’S POOL TEXAS HOLD’EM DARTS HORSESHOES
Tuesday............................................................... 5:00pm CANCELLED FOR THE SUMMER.......................................... Wednesday......................................................... 4:00pm Wednesday......................................................... 6:30pm Thursday............................................................. 6:00pm Thursday............................................................. 7:00pm Friday.................................................................. 5:00pm Sundays ............................................................ 12:00pm
Meat Draws - Every Friday at 5pm & Saturday at 4:30pm
** MEMBERS, GUESTS & PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS ALWAYS WELCOME ** Facebook: Events-at-the-Bowser-Legion-br211-368799556487