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October 2021 Issue 155 Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Publisher Richard Badman Editor Sheila Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 6514 Wicks Rd, Duncan BC V9L 5V2 Visit us online at www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Distribution

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OUR COMMUNITY October Events 5 Wild Weaving with Invasive Species 23 Garden House Book Sale Ready to Go 36 An Evening with Wade Davis “Sharing a Sense of Place” October 7th 38 The 12th Annual WildWings Nature & Arts Festival 39-41 Playing Scrabble with my Father 45 Strategies to save for your children’s Education 57 IOPA - Connecting Organic Farming To Community 72 October Forecasts 77 Directory 78-79 LOCAL FOOD & DRINK Fill Your Basket from a 50km Radius 8 An Untraditional Thanksgiving 15 The Traditions of Breaking Bread 16 Barnes & Maracle 18 Science & Romance: Friends or Foes? 20-21 The Fungi Community 22-23 Give Thanks There’s Always Something New in Cowichan 24 The Sourdough Flourist 26 Local Pairings for your Thanksgiving Turkey 27 Delicious Finds at reFRESH Marketplace 30 Gerard’s Specialty Foods 56 HOME & GARDEN Seed Saving Workshop 50 Mulch Mulch Mulch! 52 Fall Colour in the Garden 53 $2000 for Healthy and Climate Smart Home 55 Progressive Green Building Technologies 58-59 LOCAL ARTS See Harry Manx Live In Concert 10 Business and Arts:More than a Fist Bump 14 Rainforest Arts Thinking and Talking Big 19 Torchbearers Art Show 37 Chemainus Theatre Cabaret Series 46 Cabaret Weekend Features Two Favourite Pianists 62 Rhythm In Us And Around Us 63 Art Show at Little Bird 65 BODY, MIND & SOUL Back to School, Back to Sleep 32-33 Cowichan Women’s Health Collective 34 Dr. Pascoe’s Tips for Anti-Aging and Boosting Collagen 35 OCD - irrational but irresistible 48 Is Tinnitus Real? 49 Quercetin the Bountiful Bioflavonoid 51 Gratitude 61 ‘Baihui’ or ‘Hundred Meetings’: Point Extraordinair 66 Why We Should Read: A Mind Spread Out on the Ground 67 Riding the Waves of Emotions 69 Listening. The Heart of Healing 73 Golden Ghost Tattoo Removal 74 PETS, RECREATION & NATURE Experience Fall Cycling in Cowichan 6-7 Luschiim’s Plants 11 Birds, Birding and Photography 42 Fact or Fiction - Learning to Live with Bullfrogs 43 The Colours of Autumn Strolls 68 Lucky Dog: It’s Shedding Season! 70 The Importance of Eelgrass 71 Greening the Red List Can Accelerate Species Recovery 76

OCTOBER EVENTS

2 Harry Manx Mysticssippi Bluesman Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan cowichanpac.ca 2 Rohana Laing travel sketchbooks 12-3pm Rainforest Arts 9871 Willow St, Chemainus FREE 2 Shawnigan Hills park 5km run 9am 2162 Hurley Rd register www.parkrun.ca/ register also 10 9/16/23/30 FREE 3 Luschiim’s Plants Book Talk & Signing 3-4pm Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, FREE 3 Re-wilding Permaculture workshop Jason Greenwood 9:30-1:30pm Garden Education Centre 2431 Beverly St, Duncan cowichangreencommunity.org by donation 3 Seed Saving Workshop workshop Farmfolk Cityfolk 2-3:30pm Garden Education Centre 2431 Beverly St, Duncan cowichangreencommunity.org by donation 7 Wade Davis Keynote Presentation Wild Wings 7pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan $20 7 Cabaret Dining Georgia Bennett Songs from the Screens Playbill Dining Room chemainustheatre.ca Runs to 10/10 8 Gallery at Westholme Meet & Greet artists Francine McCabe & Margit Nellemann 1-3pm 8350 Richards Trail, Duncan www.westholmetea. com FREE 9 Painting Conception Composition Completion Jack Duckworth 12-3pm Rainforest Arts 9871 Willow St, Chemainus FREE

12 Six of the Best fabric design show CVAC Annex 2687 James St, Duncan FREE 12 reFRESH Marketplace Specials All Week 360 Duncan St, Runs to 10/16 13 Birdwatching Bird Photography 7-8:30 pm CVAC 2687 James St, Duncan cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca FREE 13 Reflections art show Astrid Notte Doreen Green CVAC Annex 2687 James St, Duncan Runs to 10/27 FREE 13 Warmland Book & Film Collective Split Tooth Tanya Tagaq 5-7pm Zoom WarmlandBFC@gmail.com 14 Cabaret Dining Brooke Maxwell 50’s Time Machine Playbill Dining Room chemainustheatre.ca Runs to 10/17 13 Spiritual Upliftment & Conversation 3 Baha’i Friends Gratitude details & link Laurice Tim & Lee 250 748 2585 16 Make a Coast Salish Drum CVAC workshop 2687 James St, Duncan $165/195 16 Painting Plein Air CVAC workshop 1-4 pm 2687 James St, Duncan $25 16 Garden House Foundation Charity Book Sale 9-3pm Bonner School 3060 Cobble Hill Rd, Mill Bay www. gardenhousefoundation. wordpress.com Also 10/17 9-2pm 16 reFRESH Marketplace 1 Year Renoversary 11-2pm 360 Duncan St, 17 Modern impressionism acrylics Elissa Anthony 12-3pm Rainforest Arts 9871 Willow St, Chemainus FREE 17 Wild Weaving Invasive Yellow Flag Iris 1-6pm Garden Education Centre 2431 Beverly St, Duncan $50-$75 materials included all welcome 21 Cabaret Dining The Hardware Girls Heavenly

Harmonies Playbill Dining Room chemainustheatre.ca Runs to 10/24 22 Sarah Hagen Creator of Morning Musicale 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan cowichanpac.ca $34 22 Drag-Rageous fundraiser Assisting Refugees in Cowichan 7-9pm & 9:45-11:45pm Duncan Eagles Hall 2965 Boys Rd $20 23 Laila Biali jazz musician & national radio host 7:30pm Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan cowichanpac.ca $38

Wordpress.com 27 Spiritual Upliftment & Conversation 3 Baha’i Friends Giving & Receiving Through Service details & link Laurice Tim & Lee 250 748 2585 28 Surrounded by Water regional art show CVAC Gallery 2687 James St, Duncan FREE 29 Wildlife wood art Todd McAneeley CVAC Gallery 2687 James St, Duncan Runs to 11/12 FREE 30 Printmakers Only Group art show CVAC Annex 2687 James St, Duncan Runs to 11/13 FREE

30 Mixed media watercolour Cim MacDonald 12-3pm 23 Book cover design & sculpture Bernice Ramsdin-Firth Rainforest Arts 9871 Willow St, Chemainus FREE 12-3pm Rainforest Arts 9871 Willow St, Chemainus FREE 31 Happy Halloween!

24 Creating depth in painting Barry Strasbourg-Thompson 12-3pm Rainforest Arts 9871 Willow St, Chemainus FREE 26 100 Women Who Care Cowichan 7pm Virtual 100womencowichan.

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utumn is my favourite time of year because as a farmer it means things are finally slowing down, it’s time to reflect on the season and celebrate with a delicious meal... It’s time to give thanks for all the hard work, as well as the natural systems- the air, water, soil, and microbiology that produce the food that sustains us.

This Thanksgiving I encourage you to connect with folks who are producing food right here in the Cowichan by challenging yourself to enjoy a truly local feast (a 50 km feast!). So much local food abounds this time of year and the freshest and best can all be found at the Duncan Farmers Market.

Plan your Thanksgiving feast around seasonally available meats, wine, cheese, and

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local sweet potatoes snap them up and thank that grower!), but we are lucky to produce many Thanksgiving staples such as cranberries, squash, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, celery, apples, and pumpkins.

Niki is the co-owner/ operator of Tatlo Road Farm, and proud member of the Duncan Farmers Market.

Tatlo Road Farm vegetables available at the Duncan Farmers Market

Fill Your Basket from a 50km Radius produce. Perhaps stretch yourself to try something new (celeriac potato mash?!), and if you can’t find brussel sprouts why not try roasted cabbage wedges instead, or one of the numerous other vegetables available in abundance, such as beets, colorful carrots, parsnips, every type of squash you can imagine, turnips, radishes, potatoes, leeks...

Sure Thanksgiving is about tradition, but the tradition was not to eat exactly the same meal of turkey, brussel sprouts, and sweet potatoes every year, the tradition was about celebrating a region’s LOCAL harvest! In our region we cannot grow yams (which are a tropical crop) and we are barely able to grow sweet potatoes (we’re on the northern cusp of their growing region, so if you do see

Filling a Thanksgiving spread based on a 50 km radius at this time of year is really no challenge at all- it’s easy! If you head to the Duncan Farmer’s Market on a Saturday it’s pretty much a one-stop shop for all your holiday fixins’. Not to mention it’s outside! Come shop in the fresh air and meet the people who grow your food! And if you’re looking for something you can’t find, ask the farmers there about a good substitute, or ask them simply what they prepare for their own Thanksgiving meals.

Farmers love eating too and they are experts at how to prepare the many different items they produce. Who knows, you might just discover a new Thanksgiving tradition.

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Solo Artist and won CBC Radio’s “Great Canadian Blues Award” in 2007.

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Harry Manx has been dubbed an “essential link” between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. His unique sound is bewitching and deliciously addictive to listen to. Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada and left in his teens to live in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil. He honed his hypnotic live show on street corners, in cafes, bars and at festivals.

But it was Indian music that captured his attention and in the mid 80s he began a fiveyear tutelage with Rajasthani Indian musician Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (Grammy winner with Ry Cooder for A Meeting by the River).

Receiving the gift of Bhatt’s custom-made, self-designed Mohan Veena (a 20-stringed sitar/guitar hybrid) was the catalyst for Harry to forge a new path with his now signature east-meets-west style of music. While the mohan veena itself is beyond exotic, Manx uses it within traditional Western sound structures.

See Harry Manx Live In Concert

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arry Manx, fondly known as the “Mysticssippi bluesman”, and a favourite with Cowichan audiences over the years, returns in a live performance Saturday, October 2nd at 7:30 p.m.

Harry’s enthusiastic local fans know his inimitable fusion of eastern musical traditions with the blues is a unique entertaining experience.

Switching effortlessly between conventional guitars, harmonica, banjo and the Mohan veena, a 20-stringed instrument, Harry puts on a display of expert versatility while creating musical short stories that wed the Blues with the depth of Indian ragas.

Harry’s repertoire of 11 albums, all feature signature titles, including Om Suite Ohm, Dog My Cat, West Eats Meet and his latest Faith Lift. His musical output has earned him seven Maple Blues Awards, six Juno nominations, the Canadian Folk Award in 2005 for Best

Note: Seating limited to 365 patrons in compliance with Public Health Orders. Also proof of vaccination required and masks to be worn for anyone aged 12 and up.

Tickets are available at cowichanpac.ca or by calling 250-746-2722

lifetime and compiled from field outings and interviews with notable ethnobiologist and botanist Nancy J. Turner. In this unprecedented collection of botanical information, over 140 plants are categorized within their broad botanical groupings: algae and seaweeds, lichens, fungi and mushrooms, mosses and liverworts, ferns and fern-allies, coniferous trees, deciduous trees, shrubs and vines, and herbaceous flowering plants. Each entry is illustrated with a colour photo and includes the plant’s Traditional Indigenous Foods common, scientific and Hul’q’umi’num’′ Materials and Medicines names; a short description; where to espected Cowichan Tribe find it; and cultural knowledge Elder and botanical expert related to the plant. Additional Luschiim Arvid Charlie, began notes encompass plant use, his education in early childhood, safety and conservation; the learning from his great linguistic writing system used for grandparents and others of their Hul’q’umi’num’′plant names; as generation. Luschiim’s Plants well as miscellaneous notes from represents his dedication to the interviews with Luschiim. This survival of the Hul’q’umi’num’′ volume is an important addition language and traditional to the bookshelves of botanists knowledge of plants for future and will fascinate anyone with generations. From the healing an interest in plants of the West properties of qaanlhp (arbutus) to Coast and their traditional uses the many practical applications of

by Coast Salish peoples. q’am (bull kelp), the information Dr. Luschiim Arvid Charlie was presented in this remarkable born in Quamichan, one of the guide shares knowledge of Cowichan Villages, in 1942 and plants that Luschiim is familiar has lived in the Duncan, area all with through his own Elders’ his life. From the age of three, teachings and by way of direct he began learning about plants experience over the course of his

to the teaching of Coast Salish culture and traditions in a wide range of contexts, as well as his commitment to the protection of the environment and preservation of the Hul’q’umi’num’′ language. and their various uses from the Elders in his family. Since then, he has made it a personal priority to gather knowledge about the natural environment. In 2007, he received an Honorary Doctorate of Letters degree at Malaspina University-College in recognition of his extensive contributions

Nancy Turner is internationally known for her work in ethnobotany, the study of plants and cultures. She lives in Nanaimo.

October 3 Luschiim’s Plants, Book Talk and Signing, 3-4pm Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay. FREE

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How many Cowichan grown locally produced goodies can you add to your basket?

Cowichan Valley’s Online Farmers’ Market

EUphoric Juicery duncan

CURE ARTISAN MEAT & CHEESE cowichan bay

TRUE GRAIN COWICHAN BAY

We offer juice cleanses! Juices and fresh pressed nut mylks, chicken and beef broths, includes new item of broths with a blend of medicinal mushrooms.

Thanksgiving turkey roulade - Brined turkey breast, stuffed with sausage stuffing. Ready to roast and enjoy. Lots of other great items for the dinner feast. Charcuterie, cheese.

Experience an authentic Old-world inspired craft where everything we bake is made with organic flour, farmed and milled in BC.

BARNES & MARACLE North Cowichan

FARM TABLE INN at Skutz Falls

Westholme Tea Company RICHARDS TRAIL DUnCAN

Barnes and Maracle offers a variety of frozen soups, curries and pastas. A few examples are Tamarind Lemongrass Beef Curry, White Bean Chili, Thai Hot and Sour Soup and Puttanesca Pasta

Thanksgiving apple pies and other house-made comfort food such as take & bake lasagnas, cabbage rolls, meatloaf, pot pies and more.

Treat yourself to the experience of locally grown, organic tea! During October, find two varieties of our garden grown roasted green teas available on Cow-op.

Scorpion Chef Artisan Empanadas Mill Bay

LOCKWOOD FARMS COBBLE HILL

THORSTEN’S AUTHENTIC FOOD DUNCAN

Scorpion Chef, Artisan Empanadas has been eloquently titled to perfection. This hip, sleek, modern concept is full of flavor to feast both your eyes and taste buds.

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Eggs, parsnips, brussels sprouts, pumpkins, kabochas, butternuts and South African squash. Lots of lettuce and greens, carrots and turnips, beautiful frozen chickens too! We are fully solar!

Authentic, handmade food creations to your table: like cabbage rolls, different kinds of pierogies and our famous BBQ Hearty Kraut. Special Halloween Pierogies – sweet or savoury.

Find Local Food at your fingertips www.cow-op.ca

A&S MICROGREENS COBBLE HILL Looking for microgreens? We grow plenty of them, indoors, year-round.

Microgreens are superfood. They’re delicious, flavourful, and nutritious.

Acorn Veggies north of Duncan Offering fabulous fall veggies such as carrots, peppers, lettuces and other greens, collards and leeks. Our sister farm Under the Oak provides gourmet potatoes.

OL’ macdonald Farm GIBBiNS RD Duncan Everybody in our community deserves clean food grown in healthy soil. Our mission is to provide it.

BOOTS & ROOTS PERMACULTURE FARM GLENORA Lovely vegetables grown in a regenerative manner. Lots of greens, carrots, beets, garlic, potatoes, squash and more.

KinPark Youth Urban Farm Duncan Carrots, Beets, Leeks, Salad mix, Greens, Radishes, Squash, Pears, Pak Choi, Garlic, Dried Herbs, and Garlic Scape Pesto

Dancing Dandelion Farms Duncan A local flower arrangement is perfect for the Thanksgiving table alongside our delicious vegetables including garlic, shallots and microgreens.

GLENORA FARM GLENORA Residential care facility for adults with special needs transitioning to organic/ biodynamic. Beets, garlic, winter squash, jerusalem artichoke, parsnips, leeks.

ALLIUM CO OP FARM DUNCAN We cultivate without use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides/ fungicides, producing a variety of vegetables in the healthiest way that we can.

Botanacine Glenora We offer lettuce and nutritious Microgreens all year round. Starting with non gmo organic seeds, we grow with environmental friendliness and sustainability in mind.

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ecause it’s the right thing to do.

That was the answer from an executive with 49th Parallel Grocery after the company agreed to sponsor a special regional art show (Surrounded by Water) on this month at the Cowichan Valley Arts Council (CVAC) gallery.

The business-arts relationship has potential. Some businesses (such as the Valley Voice and all its advertisers) are well aware of the role of the arts in this community. Others may be impressed by the results of our recent Vancouver Island impact study (from Nordicity) that shows arts and culture contributed more than $650 million in total GDP in 2019.

CVAC is one of the groups behind an inspiring presentation at the State of the Island Economic Summit (Oct. 27-28), organized annually by the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA). The study results will be released and a panel will discuss options. The message is that arts and business sectors have an opportunity to collaborate beyond the familiar sponsorship agreements, a new relationship that could be more of a marriage than a handshake.

Image; Michael Dean

Business and Arts: More than a Fist Bump

While tourism groups highlight the wineries and the outdoor options in the Cowichan Valley, tourism studies show that seeing arts and culture is a top reason travellers choose a destination. And residents understand that arts groups enhance the experience of living in the Cowichan 14

Valley. The musicians and crafters at the Duncan Farmer’s Market, magnificent totem poles on the streets, art studio tours and galleries are just some of ways we are enriched as we go about daily routines. CVAC itself presents 30 art shows a year.

That includes this month’s Surrounded by Water regional show of artwork from all over Vancouver Island. Our programs from Coast Salish drummaking (October 16), bird photography (October 13) and plein air painting (October 16) fill up right away, an indication of the high demand for creating art.

You don’t have to be an artist to benefit. CVAC discussion groups and art opening events satisfy art buyers and art appreciators, too.

What the arts sector wants is a regular voice at the planning table with business and government, not just a last-minute add-on. If we both say “I do,” we can create a powerful benefit for all.

Susan Down is managing director of the Cowichan Valley Arts Council.

50km Eating Easy with Cow Op Online Market

No other holiday focuses on eating quite the same way that Thanksgiving. In a world that moves so quickly and offers so many options for fast food, taking the time to slow down and spend a day cooking for loved ones can be a treat. Especially if you’re working with farm fresh ingredients. Here are some great reasons to plan your locally sourced Thanksgiving meal early.

When you support small and sustainable farms, you help to reduce the impact of industrial farming and promote the use of environmentally friendly farming methods. Not to mention vastly reducing the amount of miles your food travels. Buying locally means that more of the money you spend goes directly back into our community, creating jobs and supporting local business and farmers. Plus heritage and heirloom varieties of meat and produce typically found on smaller farms offer more flavor and unique variety. Have we convinced you yet?

Usually the hardest part of sourcing local food is accessibility, and that’s where we come in! Cow-op is a co-operative of farmers and food processors in the Cowichan Valley, offering an online market for locally grown and made products. Shop from a huge selection of salad greens, vegetables, fruit, eggs, meat, dairy, bread, herbs, sauces, snacks, preserves, desserts, frozen meals, beverages, seeds, plants, soaps and more. The market is open Thursday to Monday, yearround. Follow us on our Facebook and Instagram pages for tips and recipes specific to Cowichan Valley and Vancouver Island.

We aggregate products from over 60 members each week at our food hub facility. On Thursdays, we either deliver your order or you can collect your order at one of our neighbourhood pickup locations from Victoria to Nanaimo.

We are creating a resilient local food economy! All fresh produce is harvested to order and in your hands within 72 hours. Shop direct on Cow-op.ca, and enjoy the freshest food this island has to offer.

60 Day dry aged beef Taking orders for Thanksgiving: Sausage Stuffed Turkey Roll

An Un-Traditional Thanksgiving

Call or stop by to order!

An untraditional Thanksgiving.

Does Thanksgiving really have to have turkey, stuffing and mash potatoes? I am sure for some it may. But what Thanksgiving is really about is enjoying the time with friends and family…with some food of course. This year try something different!

What about a charcuterie Thanksgiving? As the weather gets cooler out come the cravings for richer fattier foods.

Plus fatty foods are good for us and we need them. The brain is about 60 percent fat and therefore, needs fat in the diet. It is essential for proper neurotransmission, meaning the movement of information thru our brain. Fat is also needed to maintain flexibility in cell membranes and in the building of new brain cells and to repair damaged cells. Fats also helps to increase the speed and strength of the transmission. If there is not enough fat in the diet, then our brain is not going to be transmitting information properly.

So instead of turkey that makes the brain go to sleep try some rich fatty foods instead. A nice rillette of pork cooked in duck fat. Creamy duck and chicken pate. Venison and rabbit were served at some of the first Thanksgivings and they both make great charcuterie items, and yes if you must have that turkey try smoking or brining it for something different. Do not forget about cheese rich creamy, hard or soft; cow, goat, sheep buffalo too. Remember moderation is the key or either way turkey or no turkey you will find yourself asleep on the couch after dinner.

Potatoes Cooked in (Confit) Duck Fat Courtesy Brad Boisvert, Cure Artisan Meat & Cheese

Ingredients 1.5 pounds Potatoes -Yukon, Nugget, red Potatoes 5 sprigs Fresh thyme 4 Garlic cloves smashed 3 Bay leaf 4 Tbls Salt Course 1 tsp Cracked pepper 1/2 Lemon juice and zest 500ml Duck fat (confit) Method to Blanch Potatoes In a sauce pan combined all ingredients. Except duck fat. Cover with water. Bring to a boil.

Strain water.

Second Cooking Of Potatoes In Confit In a large, heavy bottom skillet, warm duck fat over low heat until melted. Add the balanced potatoes and place in 325 degree oven and bake until fork tender and light golden brown. Recipe can be made a day or two ahead of time and re-warmed. If making in advance store in the confit.

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ince Neolithic times, wheat and bread has held a sacred role in human societies. Sacred is a big word, but when you imagine how our ancestors were reliant on each harvest for their community’s survival, a kernel of grain takes on larger significance.

In today’s modern world, disconnected as we are with where our food comes from, it’s easy to fall into the habit of seeing bread as just another product, a food item made up grams of carbs and proteins.

Too many of us spend no time in gardens, let alone time standing in a wheat field, contemplating the wonders that will feed us through the winter.

The Traditions of Breaking Bread

Thanksgiving is when we gather with family and friends, those we hold near and dear to us. This time of year presents us with an opportunity to re-learn some reverence for the things that truly nourish us. A perfect time to institute new traditions in the sprit of old gratitude.

The word companion comes from Latin com- “with” + panis “bread.” The traditional practice of “breaking bread” is an acknowledgement of our collective need for friendship, trust and safety, all of which live in the moment when we share our food.

If you’ve accepted the challenge of eating within 50km for your Thanksgiving meal, you’re on your way to creating the new customs that can elevate the spirits around your table.

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It can be as simple as passing a tear-and-share centrepiece at the start of the meal. As each person tears their piece of bread, they’re invited to share something for which they are grateful. Or you can get elaborate with your grain choice and present a hearty loaf of spelt or rye on a wooden board. The board is passed around and the slices are cut with the same outpouring of appreciation.

At True Grain, we value this cycle of farmer-miller-bakercommunity. We recognise it as doing more than filling a gap in a marketplace, rather it provides an access point to bread as it used to be – handcrafted using locally grown and milled grain.

On paper it seems a simple process, but we know it’s rooted in something deeper.

We hope you’ll make bread a central part of your 50km Thanksgiving feast. When you’re gathered at your table, take a moment to look at your bounty and try to calculate how many hands it took to create your meal. We promise that your food will never taste so good.

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pair our meals with other local food suppliers.

We are always excited to create new menus that are unique to our clients’ taste and cook meals that are a memorable and delicious part of the occasion.

Thanks for the support and as we reminisce on our beginnings here is a simple and elegant recipe that we used for our first event as Barnes and Maracle.

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ctober is glorious with its foggy, cool mornings that give way to warm sunny afternoons or terrific monsoons and it is this time of year that I start to feel like hunkering down and enjoying my home. October also reminds me of when Star and I first envisioned our catering business Barnes and Maracle. After many years of working in various restaurants near and far we decided it was time for us to branch out on our own and form our dream catering company which involved our plan to wine and dine people and bring the ease of dining out at a restaurant, into our client’s homes. As two ladies who love to eat and cook, we create dishes that are full of flavour and inspired from cuisines around the globe using fresh, local ingredients, some of which we grow ourselves.

We are happy to introduce two ways that you can enjoy our menu this Fall in the comfort of your own home.

Delicious Delivery Menu Available online at www. barnesandmaracle.com has a selection of snacks such as crispy spring rolls, fritters, vitality bowls, desserts and take and heat meals that are inspired from seasonal ingredients and easy to assemble

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and heat up. Order by Wednesday and the food will be delivered to your home on Friday afternoon in time to heat up for supper.

*Pro tip - for the freshest oysters we go to Timothy Oyster Co. in Ladysmith or Mad Dogs Crabs Seafood in Duncan

Elegant In-Home Dining Experiences A customized dining experience that we bring into our customers homes for celebrations or when you want to treat yourself to a special meal. Elegant birthdays, surprise parties and anniversaries in your own home are our specialty. How it works: We create menus for as little as two people and up to fifty people and consult with clients online, by phone or in person to discuss ideas and what kind of food and style of service is desired. Barnes and Maracle offers simple and casual service to fine dining with all the bells and whistles. The price range depends on various factors and we are happy to work with any budget.

Sample menus from past events are available to view on our website to get an idea of some of the delicacies that we offer. There are some great photographs on our social media platforms that showcase the food we make and grow in our gardens.

We have some tasty treats available through the cow op online market such as frozen soups, curries and pasta dishes and it is a great place to

Star’s Sherry Mignonette Courtesy Barnes & Maracle Catering

Always a cold bottle of sparkling wine At least a dozen fresh oysters in shell Oyster shucking knife 2 clean dish cloths A nice platter for serving oysters 1 lemon cut in wedges Horseradish for those who like a kick

½ cup Good Sherry Vinegar 1 Shallot finely diced Generous pinch of coarsely ground peppercorns ½ tsp sugar Salt to taste

Method

Pour yourself a glass of wine.

In a small mixing bowl combine all ingredients and mix gently.

If you don’t know how to shuck an oyster consult the Google as there are many videos available or if you are like me, get your dad or Star to shuck them.

Place the oysters on your beautiful platter, serve with mignonette, lemon wedges and horseradish.

Eat. Drink. Repeat!

BIG Art will be on display at the Rainforest gallery through to the end of November.

RAINFOREST ARTS THINKING AND TALKING BIG

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ainforest Arts members don’t often get to display their bigger works because of limited wall space, but continuing through October to November 13 the BIG Art show will give them, and art patrons in the region, an opportunity to think BIG. The BIG Art show takes up all the wall space at Chemainus Valley’s

community gallery. Works currently on display must be at least 24 inches to 36 inches wide – there’s no height limit, except what the logistics of moving and hanging pieces impose.

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As well as having their large works featured, artists will get a chance to talk BIG during the exhibit. “There will be opportunities during the show for artists to meet the public,” said show organizer Daphne Carlyle.

On Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 3 PM, artists are invited to do demos at the gallery.

Here’s the lineup:

Saturday, October 23 Bernice Ramsdin Firth ‘Book Illustration and Cover Design; Sculpture Methods’

Saturday, October 2 - Rohana Laing ‘Sharing her travel sketchbooks’ Saturday, October 9 - Jack Duckworth ‘Thinking Through Your Painting: Conception, Composition, Completion’ Saturday October 30 - Cim MacDonald ‘Mixed

Sunday, October 17 - Elissa Anthony ‘Modern Impressionism With Acrylics’

Sunday October 24 - Barry Strasbourg-Thompson ‘Creating depth in painting’ Saturday November 6 - Art and Daphne Carlyle - ‘Story Telling With Your Camera’ Saturday November 13 Diana Durrand and Craig Spence - ‘Combining Children’s illustration with photography’ Why do artists feel compelled to create big art? Dramatic and emphatic statements sometimes get expressed big, like Liberty Leading the

People by Eugene Delacoix, who depicted the toppling of the king in the Second French Revolution. Or an artist might want to draw viewers into an all-encompassing environment, like the Water Lilies series by Claude Monet.

The RFA show can’t match that scale, of course, but the urge to go big is what’s on display, an urge that has long been a driving force in Chemainus – Muraltown, where BIG art is a community passion.

BIG Art will be on display at Rainforest through midNovember. Visit 9781 Willow Street, Wednesday to Sunday, 11 AM to 4 PM. More info at 250-246-4861 or info@ rainforestarts.ca. craigspence.ca

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Chris Turyk - I love wine, a lot. I’m a Certified Sommelier, WSET Diploma graduate, and get in everyones way at unsworthvineyards.

ating back millennia, few things eclipse wine’s storied and integral link with romance. Much of this time was spent in reverence and awe of the mysterious transformation of fruit to its hedonistic result. In times of antiquity wine was a social lubricant, an artist’s muse, a currency and just a pure energy source! Advancements in production essentially halted after the Roman era, as technology was sidelined in favour of logistics. Romans employed layers of protection like, crafting wine from dried grapes, development of amphorae aided in fermentation kinetics, and wines were protected from oxygen by way of wax and olive oil closures. During the following 1500 years, until Louis Pasteur came on the scene, wine was more about making vinegar than stable wine! I argue that fortification, the creation of glass bottles and the development of natural cork closures were the only significant technological

advancements during this era.

Over the past century, discovery of various microbes and processes responsible for fermentation and stabilization of wine entered our awareness. During the past few decades wine technology hit warp speed. By some wine is viewed as an ancestral beverage which should be treated as it was in the times of antiquity, by others as a medium in which to apply the latest in technological advances, and naturally the majority are somewhere in between. History’s mystics most likely felt a loss on innocence when yeast strains responsible for alcoholic fermentation were discovered and isolated. Many must have preferred chalking it up to the will of the gods or natures magical reward for a day of hard work.

Romance certainly permeates perceptions of viticulture.

Wine growing is ripe with pastoral images of vineyard vistas, pensive and attentive farmers with a connection to nature. Agricultural technology has come a long way but far from unheardof are the use of sheep for grazing vineyards and horses for ploughing them in contemporary vineyards.

Harvesting around the world is often done by hand, as are many other vineyard tasks. These evoke a sense of return to the ancestral and a harmonious tuning into nature. It may come

as a surprise to some that these time-honoured methods of integrating animals into vineyards are implemented to mow some of the largest commercial vineyards of New Zealand, while many Bordeaux Chateaus still utilize horses to plough between rows and simultaneously use drone surveillance and robotic vineyard tools to monitor vine vigour, stress, fruit ripeness and hosts of other fascinating tasks. Perhaps the use of satellites to monitor vineyard growth erodes the romance of the final product but the information it provides viticulturists with is invaluable in growing ever better fruit.

Winemaking frequently flirts with romance, but perhaps advents in science can diminish the romantic notions of wine. Many decisions are instinctual and often require patience but technology has allowed production to be very measured and precise.

Laboratories exist that test every chemical compound in wines so winemakers can make informed decisions.

Commercial yeasts allow for predictable and reliable fermentations. Various strains of Malolactic bacteria exist to ensure the stability and lower acidity of wines. Processes exist which accomplish everything from the removal of alcohol from a finished wine with reverse osmosis, to the calculated addition of minute levels of oxygen to soften the tannins of structured reds to render them supple upon release.

The guarantee of a shelf stable and consistent product could be interpreted as homogenizing the individuality of a wine thus diminishing the romance, but two things insure stability and consistency — time and technology. With patience

and no financial cashflow pressures, some of the greatest wines in the world achieve stability with nothing but time. When winemakers don’t enjoy the luxury of time, they rely on advents in the form of fining agents.

By matching certain unstable or undesirable compounds with an appropriate agent, winemakers can essentially accelerate the processes of time to achieve stability usually in a matter of days.

Fining agents include bentonite clay, egg whites and proteins found in milk; used properly they are untraceable in the finished wine. It’s plausible to assume adding egg proteins to a wine is peeling back the curtain a little too far, but what if said egg whites originate from chickens that graze in the vineyard, or are from the farm next door?

Wine’s storied past permeates history. Artists, scholars, theologians and the like have long waxed poetic about the most important beverage in history. Much has changed since its discovery; winemakers continue to explore the unlimited potential for enjoyment and wonder of wine as it continues to evolve with us.

There is still much to learn about wine as we continue to be enchanted and inspired by its infinitely expanding possibilities and forms. It’s fair to say that wine has stollen my heart.

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Bill Jones is a chef, author and food consultant based on Deerholme Farm.

ild mushrooms underlie the very fabric of our valley. One major class of fungi is called the mychorrizal group. These are the mushrooms (like Chanterelles) that grow below our local trees (like the Douglas Fir). They help nurture and even accelerate the growth of many trees in our forests.

The relationship between the fungi and trees is profound.

Fossil records going back 400 million years have identified the presence of plants and helpful fungi partners. The network of fibers that forms the mass of the mushroom organism is called the mycelium. These tiny rootlets bond with the roots of trees and in essence help extend the root network of the trees.

The mushrooms take sugars and nutrients from the plant and in return bring moisture and vital minerals and elements to the plant.

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The Fungi Community The relationship is mutually beneficial and results in healthy and sturdy forests. On the flip side there other other fungi that are parasitic and can cause great damage and death to trees, they also act as natures recyclers and return wood and the forest floor litter back to the earth. Nature seems to like a balance between life and death.

Why is this important? For several reasons, firstly that when forests are cut down, the mychorrizal fungi go dormant.

This continues until the forest can recover and the canopy grows up - and the mushrooms can resume their mutual relationship with the trees. Once a forest is cut down the ground is exposed

to direct sunshine, the moss dies off and sun-loving (and water hungry) plants like ferns, salal and blackberries take over.

It takes about 20 years after logging for the forest floor to recover, produce moss and again become a friendly environment for mushrooms. The moss acts like a moist and comforting blanket for the mycellium. It also helps to lessen evaporation and keep more moisture available to trickle into our watershed and the local freshwater aquifer. Water is becoming a precious resource here in the valley and healthy forests contribute to a healthy watershed. Watersheds feed into streams and streams turn into rivers on the way to the ocean.

Many organisms depend on these waters, from insects to salmon feeding on the insects, onto bears and eagles feeding on the salmon. All the waste produced gets worked back into the soil as organic material is broken down and reunited with the soil. It is all connected in life to death and everywhere in between.

I often think the level of logging

I see in the hills is unsustainable.

One of the more depressing things I have done on this island is take a small plane trip over the southern end to scout for new mushrooms areas. All I can say is that the mature forests are shrinking at an alarming rate.

I’m not even talking about the precious stands of old growth timber. I’m talking about mature 3rd and 4th generation timber that was replanted in the last 50 years.

Forestry is an important part of the heritage and economy of our valley, as the population grows, more demands will be put on our forests and lands. Something needs to change in our view and management of our forests. We need to stop shipping raw logs to China and start creating more jobs and economic development through local manufacturing and start looking at the forest as an economic engine for tourism and all the other potential forest products - like the mushrooms.

All these add up to making the quality of life we enjoy here in the Cowichan and represent values we need to protect from abuse and overly aggressive development. I can only hope we elect governments that care about the forests as much as tax decreases for the elite. We need to view the forest as a vital part of our community and realize our health is linked the health of the trees, the mushrooms and the local environment.

So yes, get out there and hug a tree - they are a critical foundation of our community and more important than most people think.

Please visit the website for current info about upcoming events, dinners, workshops and classes

Wild Weaving with Invasive Species Come and learn how to weave a simple basket using invasive Yellow Flag Iris leaves harvested from Somenos Marsh.

We will also be brewing the roots of the iris to use as a natural dye over a fire. All workshop attendees will leave the workshop with a piece of dyed silk and a small basket.

This is a part of our ongoing Wild Weaving series using invasive species to create with, at the Resiliency Project, an initiative of the Cowichan Green Community.

Wild Weaving with Invasive Yellow Flag Iris Sunday. October 17 1pm 6pm Cost: sliding scale $50 - $75, materials included Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds This is a weather dependent event.

Pre-registration is required.

To register, please email gec@ cowichangreencommunity.org

Gift Certificates Available

For full details visit www.deerholme.com

BY RESERVATION ONLY

4830 Stelfox Rd, Duncan

For ReservationS 250 748 7450 BAKED ACORN SQUASH WITH PORCINI CUSTARD Courtesy Bill Jones, Deerholme Farm

Use small squash about the size of a softball. Be careful when halving the squash. I use a sharp bread knife to bite into the skin before pushing down to split the squash open. You can also use this knife to remove a little of the round side of the squash to allow it to sit securely on the baking tray. Make sure to not cut through the flesh to expose the hollow interior.

Serves Makes 2-4 1 small acorn squash 2 Tbsp olive oil Salt and pepper to taste 1 cup whipping cream 2 eggs, beaten 1 Tbsp porcini powder (or ground dry mushroom) Pinch freshly ground nutmeg Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).

On a cutting board, cut the squash in half, remove and discard the seeds, pulp, and any woody stem. Place on a baking tray, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Place in the oven and roast for 20 minutes, or until the squash is easily pierced with a knife and the edges of the squash are beginning to char. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly.

In a bowl, whisk together the cream, eggs, and porcini powder and season well with salt and pepper. Pour the mixture into the squash halves and return to the oven. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the custard is set around the edges (and jiggling a little in the centre). Allow to cool slightly and serve warm.

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t’s no secret Cowichan is home to hundreds of dedicated farmers who grow robust crops of vegetables, herbs and fruit and raise an abundance of quality seafood and meats like beef, poultry, pork, and GIVE THANKS lamb. Throw in artisanal cheeses, THERE’S ALWAYS breads, preserves SOMETHING NEW and specialty foods, and dozens IN COWICHAN of craft beverage options like wine, spirits, and beer – sweet character with a toffee and you’ve got yourself an aroma and notes of peardrops. outstanding Thanksgiving Prosciutto makes for an spread. excellent pairing to serve as There’s just no wrong way to plan a Thanksgiving dinner in Cowichan.

But when did you try something new? Sure, your favourites are your favourites for a reason, but when there’s so much to choose from Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to be thankful for Cowichan’s bounty.

Enter cider. It’s the perfect departure from your usual because it pairs beautifully with every course of your Thanksgiving meal. Just like wine, ciders have their own personalities and characteristics that come alive in your glass and complement your food.

Affinity Cider, Cowichan’s newest cider house, offers wild yeast, character-based cider in a cidermaking process unlike any other found in the region. Like Pome Blend. Apples, pears and quince come together that while dry, has a distinctly

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an appetizer.

Pour Heritage Dry liberally for your main course. It is the result of a blend of wild and cultivated Cowichan Valley apples fermented in the style of an English Scrumpy. Funky barnyard aromas give way to subdued notes of citrus.

Made from a mix of locallygrown dessert and crab apples, Modern Dry presents a delicate bouquet of floral and apple aromas. Save this one for dessert. It pairs well with your pie, or fruit and cheese plate of young soft cheeses.

Start a new tradition by introducing something new to your family gathering.

Cowichan is a cornucopia of things to be thankful for.

Affinity Cider is now open for online sales – pick up only.

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s with many sourdough lovers, Jaimie always fancied the idea of making her own bread. After she and her husband finished building their sunny modern home, and the birth of her second baby, the time presented itself when a friend gave her the leaven sourdough starter.

The Sourdough Flourist

Jaimie has always been passionate about feeding her family nourishing, homemade food, so the desire to start baking sourdough bread was a natural fit.

A significant difference between yeast based and sourdough bread is how it affects the gut. With sourdough the fermentation process occurs in the rising stage of bread-making where the lactic acid produced by fermentation occurs outside the body. In traditional yeast-based breads, that process occurs inside the body forming a gas which causes bloating and general discomfort for many. It’s the naturally occurring acids and long fermentation process that also helps break down gluten making it more digestible as well.

This gives rise to the love of sourdough and the proliferation of online communities dedicated to the art of sourdough bread making.

Perhaps the most intriguing part of this breadmaking craft is the deep satisfaction the maker has in not only nurturing their starter and sourcing the flour but also, as in Jaimies’ case, belonging to a community of bread makers who share their tips on how to perfect a loaf of bread. Notes are taken, changes are made, recipes are tweaked depending on the flour, or the weather. For many sourdough bakers, it’s a labour of love.

Looking out over the Cowichan Valley from her kitchen window it’s easy to see where the inspiration comes from. Jaimie’s garden is a paradise of natural grasses and seasonal flowers. Getting up earlier than the family just to have the time to be creative, she has embarked on a journey of cutting very carefully the most intricate designs on each and every loaf.

Using a Lame (small sharp knife used for scoring bread) she carefully cuts into every loaf, channeling the beauty she feels all around her into the loaf at the same time infusing the bread with that same love and passion that goes into the total package of sourdough bread. This is how The Sourdough Flourist was born.

Every day, each loaf is different, not unlike a potter working their clay into a vessel, Jaimie’s bread has a subtle taste that doesn’t overwhelm as some sourdough does. Smothered in butter, local berry jam, cheese – or whatever you like – every mouthful is divine.

Creating and baking these works of art feeds Jaimie’s soul, eating it, feeds mine.

Submtted by Jean Jarvis

LOCAL PAIRINGS FOR THANKSGIVING TURKEY

AFFINTY CIDER HERITAGE DRY

WESTHOLME TEA

Funky barnyard aromas give way to subdued notes of citrus, so your turkey will feel right at home. This extremely dry cider is a blend of wild and cultivated apples found only in the Cowichan Valley which we think makes all the difference. Fermented in the style of an English Scrumpy, it will steal the show. 6.7% alc/vol $9.49/500mL

This tea is hand-made at Westholme, inspired by traditional Japanese ‘Hojicha’ green tea. Tea leaves and twigs are hand-plucked, hand-processed, then cold-smoked with Maple chips. This steep is woodsy and toasty, providing warm comforts of an evening fire to compliment a hearty and savory autumn meal. A sweet, smoky maple linger and low astringency pairs well with turkey and cranberry. In each sip you can truly taste the Cowichan terroir, which ties together a meal created from other local ingredients.

Cost: $25/10g bag and $55/25g bag

MAPLE SMOKED GREEN TEA

BLUE GROUSE WINERY QUILL PINOT NOIR A beautifully rounded wine with smooth silky tannins and a light body. On the palate look for caramel, berries, cherry, forest floor and baking spice. Pinot Noir is always the darling when pairing Turkey and wine. It not only goes with the Turkey and cranberry but also all of the side dishes! $27.99

UNSWORTH VINEYARDS

2019 CHARDONNAY Notes of lemon curd, yellow apple and blanched almonds on the nose lead to a dry and poised palate featuring flavours of ripe citrus, hazelnut and subtle spice notes and leading to a long finish.

Unsworth’s inaugural release of Chardonnay is a perfect match with your Thanksgiving turkey.

The bight citrus flavours refresh your palate during the feast while the density and texture on the palate provide substance to compliment the plethora of traditional side dishes. This wine is very food friendly and will pair across the entire table! $30.35

THE CLAY HUB COLLECTIVE’S 6th Annual Christmas Pottery Sale

November 6th & 7th 10am to 3pm 2375 Koksilah Rd. Cowichan Station

www.theclayhubcollective.com Covid protocols in place, Vaccine cards to be presented.

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We’re thankful for a lot of things, and PUMPKINS are surely among them!

Come in for our delicious Pumpkin Pies, Pumpkin Lattes and other Pumpkin Treats!

Seasonal Pumpkin Pies at Kahuna Burger

Pre Order Your Thanksgiving Specialities...

Pick up by Oct. 9 / Closed Monday Oct. 11

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Ajay is our Kahuna baker and this pumpkin pie with caramel macadamia whip cream confirms his Kahunaship. Kahuna Burger and Aloha Bowls were born out of a love and passion for the Hawaiian Islands, its concept of Ohana—meaning family.

Ajay and Robert feel there is a rhythm brought to life through a connection with the earth and water that is forged when living on an island. Ajays’s penchant for creating soul- satisfying desserts is one of the ways he connects with our customers.

We strive to help spread that positive, life-affirming energy by making our customers excited to experience our food, our service, and our love of family on beautiful Vancouver Island. Here, the spirit of Aloha is alive and thriving! Available now until Christmas. Please preorder any whole pies ($35) for Thanksgiving by October 7 778-422-3456. Pick up at Kahuna Burger 177 Kenneth St, downtown Duncan.

Planting a Wetland Native Spiral with Jason Greenwood Come out to this community agricultural space, and learn how to build a ‘hugelkultur’ bed, using permaculture techniques. We are planting a 50 ft spiral garden, planted with native wetland species, to feed pollinators and the whole ecosystem. This is a project led by a Cowichan youth, Amanda Macaro, who recently completed a three month internship with the Canadian Conservation Corps, and is creating this wetland spiral garden as her project to give back to her community. Workshop participants will be able to get hands-on experience using permaculture techniques in restoration, work alongside a team of folks collaborating to enhance local biodiversity, and be a part of a local movement to rewild our community!

Planting a Wetland Native Plant Spiral with permaculturist Jason Greenwood.

Sunday October 3 9:30am - 1:30pm Garden Education Centre 2431 Beverly Street

By Donation. Everyone welcome. To register for the workshop, please email gec@ cowichangreencommunity.org

Oven Roasted Tomatoes

Recipe courtesy Grant Easterbrook, The Olive Station 225 Canada Avenue, Downtown Duncan This is a great recipe for this time of year as we are harvesting the last of the tomatoes. I use this recipe all the time and they are delicious.

Ingredients

2 lbs Fresh Heirloom Tomatoes, sliced 2 large Garlic Cloves, finely chopped 1/2 tsp Cracked Black Peppercorns 1/4 tsp Chili Flake 2 cups Medium to Robust Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1/2 tsp Kosher Salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 250 degrees, and prep two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange heirloom tomato slices on baking sheets, then bake until slices are dry but still supple, about 4 hours. Transfer finished tomatoes to a cooling rack and cool completely.

2. Arrange a layer of tomato slices in the bottom of sanitized, dried 16 or 18 ounce jar, then sprinkle lightly with layer of garlic, cracked pepper, chili flake, and salt. Repeat with remaining tomato slices and flavoring ingredients until used up, leaving about 1 inch of headspace.

3. Pour in enough olive oil to cover tomatoes completely.

Seal tightly and place in a cool, dry place to sit for a week. Use in sauces, salads, spreads, and dips and charcutier boards.

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FRESH Cowichan Marketplace, a small storefront operated by Cowichan Green Community (CGC) in the heart of Duncan, is celebrating the 1-year anniversary of its big transformation into a wellstocked grocery store. The reFRESH team has had a busy year, filling up shelf space, adding new products based on customer needs, and building new relationships with suppliers and vendors.

The result is an eclectic and colourful array of grocery essentials and local goods.

Besides pantry staples, organic dairy, and homemade frozen meals, the store also offers a selection of locally grown produce and unique artisanal products made by local artists.

Chai teas, Yeshi Dressing, Fredrich’s Honey, and Andersen’s Flax Rolls.

In addition, the store carries items from a selected few artisanal vendors, including soy candles from Annie’s Cottage Candles, art prints by local artist Wilson Tutube, stained glass pieces

by Leadlight Vagrant, and pottery by Patchwork Pottery & Crafts.

Delicious Finds at reFRESH Marketplace Among the suppliers are CGC’s Garden Education Centre and Inclusion Garden, as well as KinPark Youth Urban Farm. Both initiatives have had a fantastic harvest this summer, and were able to offer a beautiful abundance of vegetables, herbs, and flowers to reFRESH customers.

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In addition, reFRESH was able to partner with Honeybush Farm - a small farm located on Somenos Road at the base of Mt Prevost to offer their delicious beets, carrots, zucchinis and cucumbers that have been immensely popular amongst shoppers.

Farm fresh chicken eggs as well as ethically raised meat products are sourced from Schroeder’s Farm - a local family farm in Cobble Hill. reFRESH carries Schroeder’s sausages, ground beef, ground pork, and a selection of chicken products. An added bonus is farmer Samantha Schroeder picks up compost from the reFRESH Cowichan Food Recovery Program to feed her livestock, essentially ‘closing the loop’ on the initiative.

Other local food products available at reFRESH include cookies from Mindful Mouthful, a social enterprise owned and operated by the Clements Centre Society, as well as Peanut Butter from Island Nut Roastery, and pies from Little Zimbabwe Farm. You’ll also find Cowichan Pasta, That’s My Jam, Rockin’ Risotto, Shanti

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This summer, reFRESH also launched a brand new website. The site includes an online store with the option to place orders for curbside pickup. For now, the site only lists frozen meals from the reFRESH Cowichan Kitchen, but keep checking back, the inventory will increase over time. There are five pickup time slots available on Saturday mornings. To learn more and browse the new website, visit www. refreshcowichan.ca.

To celebrate the 1-year anniversary of the renovations and relaunch of reFRESH, the team is hosting an event on Saturday, October 16th, 2021 from 11am-2pm. Customers can expect delicious homemade goodies, chances at a prize wheel, a CGC information booth, and more!

Make sure to put this date in your calendar and come visit.

For more information, or if you are interested in renting a shelf or becoming a wholesale supplier, please contact reFRESH Cowichan Marketplace Manager Julika Pape at julika@ cowichangreencommunity.org or call (250) 748-8506.

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Back to School, Back to Sleep

By Ryan Jones

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t’s October and you know what that means: pumpkin spice lattes are back. Sure, but it’s also time for young folks to head back to class. Whether you’ve got teens going into high school or young adults starting their first semester of post-secondary education, the transition from summertime funtime to academic schedules can be a bit rocky, especially when it comes to sleep. Getting up in time to catch the bus or the opening remarks at an early lecture can feel like an impossibility. Likewise, falling asleep at a “reasonable hour” is equally tough. What can you do

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to help the young people in your family get the rest they need so they can learn and grow into adulthood? Let’s take a look.

Sleep Challenges for Young People As an adult who is used to crashing early and getting up at the crack of dawn after around seven hours of sleep, it’s easy to wonder why teens and young adults have so much trouble staying awake in class. But the truth is, their sleep needs differ from those of full-fledged grownups. Biologically, most

young people need between eight and ten hours of sleep, yet most only get around seven. That’s a big problem for major classroom considerations like attention span, memory, enthusiasm, mood, and concentration. Outside the classroom, young people who don’t sleep well or enough may experience increased risk-taking behaviours, depression, and accidental injuries.

Why is sleeping more so hard for teens?

The teenage years see a hormonal shift in most people that results in feeling tired later in the evening. This makes it hard to fall asleep as early as

they are used to. But school schedules don’t account for this shift, keeping the first class of the day around 8:30 a.m. at most institutions. Adding screen time and homework into the equation only worsens the situation, as melatonin release in the brain is delayed, making it even harder to drift off to dreamland. And since school starts in September as the days become noticeably shorter, getting up when it is still dark out is its own challenge, leaving teens and young adults feeling lethargic and even depressed— not exactly the best start to the day.

Aside from the biological consequences, sleep difficulties

can also cause conflict with parents, who may perceive their young adults as being lazy or sullen. But remember, there are valid biological reasons that you have to blare your trombone in order to get your kids out of bed in the morning.

What You Can Do Before you go too far down this road, it’s important to remember that the young people in your home are sentient beings and will make their own decisions. But there are some things you can do to help them understand their sleep needs and the consequences of staying up all night watching TikTok videos.

The number one best thing you can do is be understanding when your young people are having a hard time falling asleep or getting up in the morning.

Allow them to sleep as late as their schedule allows and don’t try to force them into an early bedtime—going to sleep before a person feels tired can lead to sleepless nights. Furthermore, it’s a good idea to account for recovery sleep in your weekend plans; early Saturday breakfasts can wait.

Next, have a conversation with teens and young adults about their evolving sleep requirements. Be sure that they understand the ramifications of not getting enough sleep and the impact it could have on their physical and mental health and education. In particular for those entering post-secondary institutions, it can be helpful to select classes that don’t start early in the morning for at least the first two semesters, until they have a chance to adjust to the collegiate lifestyle.

For teens still living at home, work with them to determine a balance between school,

extracurriculars, and free time, specifically limiting late night or early morning scheduled activities. For kids with unavoidable morning activities, like hockey practice, it may be helpful to create a sleep routine that helps them fall asleep earlier.

Incentivize.

If you really want to ensure the young folks in your family get a great sleep, it’s also a great idea to provide them with enhanced comfort in their bedrooms to entice them to hit the sheets earlier. Blackout curtains are a great choice, especially if you live in a city with a lot of light pollution. If your home is subject to street traffic, crying babies, or other types of nighttime sounds, a white noise generator is a thoughtful option. And consider making a gift of extra comfy bedding. A body pillow is a great way to promote restful, aligned sleep, and a weighted blanket is perfect for particularly restless nights.

If you’re sending your young adult off to dorms at a college or university, they’re surely in for an excellent education but will likely have to deal with a subpar mattress (when I was in school the beds were all covered in plastic—horrible!) But they don’t have to live with it as is.

A wool or natural latex mattress topper can take the crinkles and lumps out of an old mattress and give it new life, and they come in twin/single sizes, which is ideal for most dorm rooms. Combine that with a good quality pillow, sheet set, and breathable wool comforter and you’ll have the best rested student on campus.

Above all, try to think back to when you were young and wanted to sleep until lunchtime.

It felt great then because it was what your body needed to cope with all the change that young adults experience, both biological and educational. So be kind,

be understanding, and keep the trombone in its case.

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Cowichan Women’s Health Collective

The Matraea Centre’s community of practitioners gratefully acknowledge their occupation of unceded Coast Salish Territory.

We are openly committed to reconciliation and inclusivity, and are deeply thankful to work and play on the traditional land of the Hul’q’umi’num’ speaking peoples.

Tsit’su’w’atul (Caring for one another) To contact a practitioner or Matraea tenant, visit our website: www.matraea.com

Relational Somatic Psychotherapy is a science based, client-centred counselling therapy. The goal is to support the healing of your nervous system and brain after experiencing major life trauma or any stress event. When you engage in RSP, you work together with a counsellor to ensure the integration of the nervous system and brain is not disruptive to everyday life and that it matches your goals. The “goal” of somatic psychotherapy is often to decrease anxiety, or experience less pain and to feel more grounded, more regulated, have access to more choices and feel more like “yourself”, or the “you” you want to be. RSP uses body-based explorations and experiences to build or return resiliency to the nervous system. This happens as the body releases tension and the traumatic “charge”. For example, during a session you may feel hot, tingly, anxious, or experience a rush of emotions as your body realizes that the trauma event is now “over”. The definition of resilience in RSP means “the capacity to re-organize after stress, without losing what is essential”.

Building and growing resiliency allows you to have more capacity for being present and having more choice in your life. It supports all aspects of one’s personal and professional relationships, parenting experiences and increases your sense of well-being and vitality in life overall.

Somatic Psychotherapy is very effective for: • • • • • • • • •

Attachment (family of origin) trauma Event (medical, car accident or other shocks to the system) trauma PTSD and C-PTSD Childbirth trauma or loss Healing from injury Preparing for medical treatments like surgeries, cancer treatments etc.

Learning or deepening connection to the wisdom of the body Increasing connection and a sense of belonging Boundary and relational work

To learn more, visit: www.resiliencesomatics.ca The Matraea Centre warmly welcomes Shannon Dikkema BSc, RTC. We are excited that Relational Somatic Psychotherapy is now available in the Cowichan Valley. With over 20 years of offering group therapeutic and educational sessions, and 5 years of offering individual counselling session Shannon is confident in her skill set and ability to provide excellent care and results. She is passionate about helping people to re-gain resiliency after stressors or trauma. She offers high-quality presence, care and expertise to clients who want to experience more ease, movement and joy, less pain, anxiety and symptoms of attachment or event trauma.

To book an appointment, contact Shannon at: shannondikkema@gmail.com

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The Cowichan Women’s Health Collective acknowledges our settler relationship to the unceded territory of the Hul’q’umi’num’ speaking peoples upon which we live.

PRACTITIONER & SERVICES AT MATRAEA CENTRE: Dr. Rikst Attema, ND and Dr. Jenna Waddy, ND--Naturopathic Medicine; Sophie Barbant-Hayward, M.A., RPC--Substance Abuse Therapy; Sonia Furstenau, MLA—Cowichan Valley Constituency Office; Kate Koyote, RM—Midwifery Services; Candice Wray, RN--Two Moons Lactation Consulting; Amanda Slydell--Tax Preparer Extraordinaire; Amber Burwash and Erin Sheen—The Place to Mortgage; Shannon Dikkema, BSc Registered Therapeutic Counsellor, Relational Somatic Psychotherapy; Pamela Boechler Physiotherapist and Kendra Thomas, CVAP & Warmland Women’s Support Services Society--Sexual Assault Support and Crime Vicitim Assistance Advocacy

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3. Use topical, medical-grade, Vitamin C serum.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is a natural antioxidant that stimulates the production of collagen.

Dr. Pascoe’s (Scientifically Proven) Tips for Anti-Aging and Boosting Collagen

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e’ve all heard the hype in the media about pills, supplements, and diets that promise to help us stay healthy and age gracefully.

One of the popular promises lately is that popping collagen pills will diminish facial lines and prevent sagging skin. It sounds appealing, but it sure makes you wonder about the science behind these claims and what actually works. I have listed below some scientifically proven collagen-building tips.

For Building Collagen in Your Face 1. Add Retin to your skincare regime Retin helps neutralize free radicals in the middle layer of your skin and boosts the production of elastin and collagen. You can use medical-grade retinol or a prescription retinoid.

2. Protect your collagen with SPF (zinc-containing) The deep penetrating UVA rays of the sun can damage collagen structure. Daily use of SPF minimizes UVA harm.

4. In-office treatments IPL, Laser, Radiofrequency, Ultrasound, and Micro-needling technologies have been shown to boost collagen levels effectively.

5. Collagen creams are NOT effective.

Collagen molecules are just too large to be absorbed through the skin.

6. Evidence for collagen supplements is limited at best.

Additional Scientifically Proven Actions for Aging Well 1. Eat less.

2. Make a significant time gap between dinner and your morning meal (14 – 16 hours).

3. Get serious about cutting sugar.

4. Sleep more and sleep better.

5. Be active every day - take the stairs, park the car a block or two from the office, get up and move around frequently if you have an office job.

6. Reduce intake of alcohol and other toxins. The occasional drink with friends is helpful because of the social contact, but alcohol daily is NOT beneficial.

Smoking is one of the quickest ways to advance the

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do. Go with the flow.

7. Drink four big glasses of water per day.

8. Grow your tribe. In Blue Zones (those places around the world where people live longest and are healthy), there are three things you see across the board - lots of movement daily, a sense of purpose, and communal living.

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CHARITY BOOK SALE Saturday Oct. 16th 9 am to 3 pm Sunday Oct. 17th 9 am to 2 pm GEORGE BONNER SCHOOL

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20,000 BOOKS mostly 50¢ to $3 NEW: Pay with CARDS or CASH Help support Cowichan Family Life, the SPCA, and Cowichan Women Against Violence…FOREVER

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rganizers of the Garden House Foundation Fund’s charity book sale are excited to announce that the sale will once again be held on Saturday, October 16th from 9 am to 3 pm and Sunday, October 17th from 9 am to 2 at Bonner School in Mill Bay.

Despite last year’s sale cancellation due to Covid-19, generous donations continued, and the 20,000 books for sale this year are of the highest quality. Buyers will get outstanding value for their money as prices hold steady with most books selling for $3 and under.

From bins of free books, 50 cent kids’ books, soft and hard covers in all genres, DVDs and a silent auction of higher quality books with bids starting at $20, the sale has something for everyone.

As always, purchases will continue to support families and animals in crisis in the Cowichan Valley forever through annual grants from the permanent fund. Despite the 2020 sale being cancelled, 36

grants continued to Cowichan Family Life, Cowichan Women Against Violence and the Duncan and District S.P.C.A. To date, a total of $37,000 in grants have been given. The fund has now surpassed $178,000 and hopefully, with your support, will reach $200,000 by the end of December!

The sale’s success depends on the generous support of Ten Old Books, Mission Thrift Store and other local businesses, private donors, student and adult volunteers, School District 79, Brentwood College and all those who come to the sale.

Thank you, everyone!

Due to limited storage space, new book donation guidelines can be found at www.gardenhousefoundation. wordpress.com To donate books, please call 250-7434627. The sale will comply with provincial Covid-19 health orders. Visit our website or give us a call for details. Hope to see you there!

A Thriving Arts and Cultural Community

Torchbearer, 60”x20”, Tasli Shaw

TORCHBEARERS ART SHOW TASLI SHAW OCTOBER 5 – 30

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arine mammals are part of the collective consciousness on Vancouver Island. This art exhibition illuminates these marine neighbours role as a sentinel species in the Salish Sea. There is an increasing interest in conservation, and Tasli Shaw shows how marine

mammals indicate the health of the marine ecosystem and how they serve as powerful symbols of the treatment of the natural world.

While portraying whales as an indicator species, the theme of fire is used. A potent symbol, fire is ultimately useless against the sea (indicating our often feeble attempts to combat environmental degradation), and the whales are the torchbearers of this degradation. The symbolism creates a sense of unease, not abject horror, and given fire’s symbolism as hopeful, also invokes duality in the work.

All work is created digitally and are printed and framed.

Unframed prints will be available upon request.

Tasli Shaw is an artist and marine naturalist. She has spent countless hours observing the marine mammals of coastal B.C. and uses these observations to create allegorical, narrative works. Tasli’s work is greatly influenced by the individual stories of the creatures that call the coast home and can only be known through dedicated observation. Sharing this privilege of getting to know individual whales is what drives her art process.

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OCTOBER PRE-HOLIDAY SALE! ONE WEEK ONLY! All 24” canvas giclees ordered October 5 - 12 will be on sale - just in time for the holidays!

Visit www.ejhughes.ca to pick out your favorite artwork, then simply visit us in person at the gallery to place your order. Open Tuesday to Saturday 10-4pm at our new location, 115 Kenneth Street.

Orders take approximately 2 weeks to process. Regularly $495, now on for $395.

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Haro Ghost 24” x 18” Tasli Shaw

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WILD WINGS NATURE & ARTS FESTIVAL I OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 1, 2021

An Evening with Wade Davis “Sharing a Sense of Place” October 7th

Wade Davis will share his travels around the world, his relationships with Indigenous peoples, and his concerns about the environment and climate change. Join us for an incredibly stimulating evening with his narratives, perceptions and visual presentation. Wade will make his observations relevant to the Cowichan Valley and the West Coast, challenging us to reflect on our own sense of place.

Wade Davis is a writer and photographer whose work has taken him from the Amazon to Tibet, Africa to Australia, Polynesia to the Arctic. Explorerin-Residence at the National Geographic Society from 2000 to 2013, he was named by the NGS as one of the Explorers for the Millennium. He has been described as “a rare combination of scientist, scholar, poet and passionate defender of all of life’s diversity.” He is currently Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia.

Author of 23 books, including One River, The Wayfinders and Into the Silence, he holds degrees in anthropology and biology and received his Ph.D. in ethnobotany, all from Harvard University. Mostly through the Harvard Botanical Museum, he spent over three years in

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the Amazon and Andes as a plant explorer, living among 15 indigenous groups in eight Latin American nations while making some 6,000 botanical collections.

His work later took him to Haiti to investigate folk preparations implicated in the creation of zombies, an assignment that led to his writing The Serpent and the Rainbow, an international bestseller later released by Universal as a motion picture. In recent years his work has taken him to East Africa, Borneo, Nepal, Peru, Polynesia, Tibet, Mali, Benin, Togo, New Guinea, Australia, Colombia, Vanuatu, Mongolia and the high Arctic of Nunuvut and Greenland. In 2016, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. In 2018 he became an Honorary Citizen of Colombia. His latest book is Magdalena: River of Dreams was published by Knopf in 2020.

Davis is the author of over 350 scientific and popular articles and his photographs have been widely exhibited and have appeared in 35 books and 130 magazines, including National Geographic, Time, Geo, People, Men’s Journal, and Outside.

A professional speaker for 30 years, Davis has lectured at over 200 universities and 250 corporations and professional associations. In 2009 he delivered the CBC Massey Lectures. He has spoken from the main stage at TED five times, and his three posted talks have been viewed by seven million.

His books have appeared in 22 languages and approximately one million copies have been sold.

Keynote Presentation for WidWings, Wade Davis, October 7, 7pm. Cowichan Performing Arts Centre $20 Book signing Volume One Bookstore, October 7th, 2–4 p.m.

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he Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society (SMWS) is pleased to announce that the 12th anniversary WildWings Nature & Arts Festival launches Saturday October 2 with a full roster of 24 events running to the end of October.

Year movie (filmed in Cowichan Bay) at the Caprice Theatre and compete the next day in a fun birding competition between the Somenos Marsh and Cowichan Bay Important Bird Areas to win the IBA Big Rooster award for 2021.

WildWings is a month-long communitywide celebration hosted by the SMWS in partnership with Cowichan Tribes, the Cowichan Valley Naturalists, and our newest partner, the Cowichan Valley Arts Council. Established in 2009 by the SMWS, the purpose of the festival is to bring attention to the important natural ecosystems of the Cowichan Valley by celebrating the interconnectedness of nature, art, culture, and community.

Other events include exploring the Koksilah secret forest, learning about estate gifts for conservation hosted by the Pacific Salmon Foundation, a presentation about the geology of the Cowichan Valley and seeing American Bullfrogs in a different light.

Hands-on events include a drum making workshop and Plein Air painting workshop, both hosted by the Cowichan Valley Arts Council.

The festival launches with S’amunu Make a Difference Day where groups of volunteers fan out into the S’amunu/Somenos Watershed streams in search of garbage and other human-left debris. This is followed the next day with Celebrate Somenos Family Day, a family activity day at the Somenos Marsh Open Air Classroom. The WildWings Nature Arts Show is also open for viewing at Just Jakes from October 3rd but is limited to sit down guests only due to Covid restrictions.

Back-to-back action begins Thursday October 7th with ‘An Evening with Wade Davis’ providing the keynote speech on the Festival theme- ‘Sharing a Sense of Place’ Thursday October 7th at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre and then Friday evening, to wrap up the week, The Story of a Wolf and a Woman, a presentation about Takaya, the wolf who lived on the archipelago outside of Victoria at the VIU Lecture Theatre. Both Wade and Cheryl will each be available 2-4pm in the afternoon

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before their events for a book signing at Volume One books in downtown Duncan.

The rest of October features 35 more art, cultural and nature events. Returning favourites include the Pi’kwun on the beach at Cowichan Bay with Chef Qwustenuxun assisted by the Community Farm Store’s Chef, James Day, a Medicinal Plant Walk in Bright Angel Park, Afloat in a Boat tour of Somenos Lake, and The It Ain’t Easy Being Green Gala, aka The Green Gala, at the Birds Eye Cove farm.

This year also features some new events including the Big Day Birding Weekend hosted by the Cowichan Valley Naturalists, where birding enthusiasts can catch The Big

Many events are free, by donation, or with reduced prices for families. Tickets are on sale now and please note that All WildWings events are subject to any changing Covid restrictions. To learn more about any festival events, book tickets, or to check on Covid restrictions affecting event attendance, please visit www.wildwingsfestival.com/ events.

Funds raised from WildWings are used to support future WildWings Festivals and the SMWS GreenStreams Community Stewardship Program. To learn more about GreenStreams and the work of the SMWS, please visit www.somenosmarsh.com.

The WildWings Nature & Arts Festival major support comes from the Edmonton Community Foundation, Municipality of North Cowichan, Community Farm Store, and the Nature Trust of BC. For more info info@somenosmarsh.com or 250 732-0462.

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WILD WINGS 2021 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS I WWW.WILDWINGSFESTIVAL.COM lone wolf who lived on an archipelago near Victoria.

TRADITIONAL PATHS AND FUTURE WAYS WITH HAROLD JOE Saturday, October 9, 10-12 noon Ticket Cost: $15 Ye’yumnuts ancient site Join Cowichan Tribes member Harold Joe as he walks you through the history of the Quw’utsun People and their ways and practices.

WILDWINGS NATURE ART EXHIBITION & SALE Sunday October 3Saturday October 30 Ticket Cost: Free An exhibition and sale of nature art by Southern Vancouver Island nature artists at Just Jakes restaurant in the heart of downtown Duncan.

CELEBRATING THE INTERCONNECTEDNESS OF NATURE AND ART- banner showing October, all month at Cowichan Community Centre hallway between CVAC gallery and arena.

Local schools display 3ft x 4ft canvas banners based on the theme of Celebrating the interconnectedness of nature and art.

WORKDAY WEDNESDAYS Wednesday October 6, 13, 20, 27 Please join the SMWS staff for a weekly work party taking place every Wednesday somewhere in the S’amunu watershed.

Somenos Marsh Open Air Classroom for self-guided tours with nature and other specialists at each boardwalk pullout.

OUR PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE Sunday October 3, 6pm Ticket Cost: $10 individual or family Bright Angel Park or (map link) indoors if weather poor Come learn how to easily find your way around the night sky and discover our place in the Universe.

S’AMUNU MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Saturday October 2, 10-3pm Please join other community volunteers for a community cleanup of the S’amunu watershed streams.

CELEBRATE SOMENOS FAMILY DAY Sunday October 3, Noon to 3pm By Donation at the venue Join us for Family Day at the

LUSCHIIM’S PLANTS, BOOK TALK AND SIGNING October 3 3-4pm Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre, 1845 Cowichan Bay Rd, Cowichan Bay. FREE WADE DAVIS BOOK SIGNING Thursday October 7, 2-4pm Join author Wade Davis at Volume One Bookstore in downtown Duncan where he will be signing his most recent book, Magdalena, River of Dreams.

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SHARING A SENSE OF PLACE, A WILDWINGS KEYNOTE SPEECH BY WADE DAVIS Thursday October 7, 7pm Ticket Cost: $20 Cowichan Performing Arts Centre (CPAC) The Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society is honoured to host internationally known author and explorer, Wade Davis as our keynote speaker for WildWings 2021

TAKAYA: LONE WOLF- A BOOK SIGNING WITH AUTHOR CHERYL ALEXANDER Friday October 8, 2-4pm Please join author Cheryl Alexander at Volume One Bookstore in downtown Duncan where she will be meeting the public and signing her book, Takaya: Lone Wolf, The Story of a Wolf and a Woman Ticket Cost: $10 Friday October 8, 7pm VIU Lecture Theatre Conservation photographer, Cheryl Alexander, discusses her unique journey with Takaya, the world-famous

MEDICINAL PLANT WALK WITH DELLA RICE SYLVESTER Saturday October 9, 10-12 noon Ticket Cost:$20 Bright Angel Park Join indigenous plant expert, Huyamise, Della (Rice) Sylvester for a walkabout and discovery of everyday plants, and some rare ones too, Tickets on Eventbrite RSVP required

MOVIE AT THE CAPRICE- THE BIG YEAR Saturday October 9, 11am Ticket Cost: $10 includes a pop and popcorn Caprice Theatre, 404 Duncan St, Duncan Three avid birdwatchers, one is experiencing a mid-life crisis, another a late-life crisis, and the third, a far from ordinary no-life crisis, pursue a birding world record.

BIG DAY BIRDING COMPETITION Sunday October 10, 9am to noon The very first Big Day Birding Competition hosted pits Team Somenos against Team Cowichan Bay in a birding contest for the coveted IBA Rooster Award 2021. For all ages and experience.

WILD WINGS NATURE & ARTS FESTIVAL I OCTOBER 2 - NOVEMBER 1, 2021 MAKING THE MOST OF WINTER BIRD MORTALITY Tuesday October 12 By donation Cowichan Community Centre Boardroom The two largest sources of direct anthropogenic avian mortality in Canada are depredation by cats and collisions with buildings. This presentation goes deep into the issue.

BIRDING AND BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS WITH MIKE YIP Thursday October 13, 7-8:30pm via zoom Mike’s presentation will focus on tips for beginning birders and bird photographers including what birds are seen on Vancouver Island and other information. Co-hosted by CVAC

TRADITIONAL PI’KWUN WITH QWUSTENUXUN Thursday October 14, 8am onwards Ticket Cost: $50 Learn about cooking sockeye salmon the traditional Salish way from Chef Qwustenuxun and then eat it afterwards on Tl’ulpalus Beach with the panorama of Cowichan Bay in front of you.

PLEIN AIR PAINTING WORKSHOP Saturday October 16,1-4pm Ticket Cost: $25 Learn some essential tips on how to paint and sketch outdoors and capture the surroundings in a small group setting in a way that can’t be replicated by painting from photos.

Jennifer Hedge, 2021 Artist of the Somenos

MOVIE AT THE CAPRICEDAMNATION Saturday October 16, 11am Ticket Cost: $10 includes a pop and popcorn Caprice Theatre, 404 Duncan St, downtown Duncan This powerful film odyssey down the Columbia River explores the sea change from pride in big dams to the growing awareness that our own future is bound to the life and health of our rivers DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP (CVAC) Saturday October 16, 9-11:30 Cost: CVAC members- $165/ non-CVAC members $195 Cowichan Valley Arts Council 2687 James St, Duncan Make a deer hide drum and other learning in this small group led by Hwiemtun (Fred Roland), a popular local teacher.

AFLOAT IN A BOAT Sunday October 17, 10-2pm By donation Somenos Lake Drinkwater Dock Join the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society as we lead a leisurely BYOB (Bring Your Own Boat) 4-hour circumnavigation of Somenos Lake.

THE ‘IT AIN’T EASY BEING GREEN GALA FUNDRAISER’ AKA ‘GREEN GALA Saturday October 23, 6pm Ticket Cost: $125 with a $50

tax receipt $125, 70 tickets available Birds Eye Cove Farm, Genoa Bay Please join us to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society as well as the 12th anniversary of their baby, the WildWings Nature & Arts Festival COWICHAN GEOLOGY Tuesday October 26, 7pm

By Donation Location: TBA Bruce Coates is a Geologist and Naturalist who lives and plays in the Cowichan Valley.

Bruce will give an overview of the Valley Geology-Glaciology and show some connections between those and the Natural and Human worlds of today.

FACT OR FICTION LEARNING TO LIVE WITH BULLFROGS Wednesday October 27 Ticket Cost: $10 Cowichan Community Centre Boardroom Elke Wind, a herpetologist from Nanaimo, will discuss the issue of nonnative amphibian species such as the American Bullfrog and how we choose to deal with them

The 12th Annual 2021 WildWings Nature & Arts Festival ‘It Ain’t Easy Being Green Gala’ To celebrate the 32nd anniversary of the Somenos Marsh Wildlife Society and the 12th birthday of our WildWings baby, we will be hosting our second ‘It Ain’t Easy Being Green Gala’ Saturday October 26, 6pm at the Birds Eye Cove Farm in beautiful Maple Bay. Farm’s Gate Foods and Catering will be serving up a special plated diner, Averill Creek Vineyards wines will be pouring and we will have Craig Street Brew Pub’s WildWings beer on tap. A cash bar will also be available. There will be fine background music by John Wade & the WildWings Kings who will later step it up for a little dancing time after dinner. There will be a small, but wonderful silent auction to support future WildWings Festivals and the Somenos Marsh Wildlife’ Society’s restoration work in the S’amunu/Somenos Watershed.

Tickets are $125 with a $50 tax receipt for the soiree and include a couple of glasses of Averill Creek’s finest, Craig Street Brew Pub’s WildWings Beer, or other beverages of your choice. Capacity is limited this year to 75 guests due to Covid restrictions and patrons are expected to demonstrate proof of full vaccinations at the door. Thank you for your patience and support in these difficult times.

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f you are out for a walk at dawn at the Cowichan estuary, you will bump into a common human subspecies: the birdwatcher, or birder.

They can be identified by their binoculars and long camera lenses as well as their quiet pursuit of the 450 types of birds found on Vancouver Island and their enthusiastic sharing on Facebook groups.

The hobby has even caught the attention of BC tourism groups, and the BC Bird Trail website provides tips on where to see birds and information on coffee shops nearby (if you get up at dawn that’s really important).

Want to learn more about this popular hobby? The Cowichan Valley Arts Council is offering a free online presentation on October 13 at 7 pm. The interactive talk will be given by author and former area resident, Mike Yip, who has been birding and photographing birds since 2004 when the accidental first-time sighting of a Northern Shoveler duck sparked his interest in birding and bird photography after a career in education.

Since then, he has written many bird articles and self-published six books on Vancouver Island birds and

nature. It is his mission to educate the public about birds through his website (vancouverislandbirds.com), books, and presentations. He will be sharing his knowledge and photos about the birds seen on Vancouver Island, birding basics, and bird photography tips.

People who love the outdoors discover that learning about the birds they encounter along the trail enriches the whole hiking experience.

Not only that, but you really don’t need any equipment to get started, just a sharp eye and a bird book. So it isn’t surprising that birding is one of the fastest-growing hobbies in North America.

It’s healthy and credited with saving lives, such as that of North Carolina entrepreneur Tom Ferguson, whose podcast tells the story of how birding cured his stress and substance addictions.

Whether you call it a prescription for wellness or just an appreciation for the natural world, birding is catching on and this area is one of the best places to get started.

Register for the October 13 presentation on the CVAC website https:// cowichanvalleyartscouncil.ca/ event/bird-photog/

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native amphibians in an effort to remove what they thought were Bullfrogs in their garden ponds.

Efforts to eradicate Bullfrogs in Europe, South America, and in the U.S. have largely been unsuccessful and extremely costly.

An estimate of the cost to eradicate the Bullfrog from British Columbia ranges from $3.7 FACT OR FICTION to $37 million dollars per year. The LEARNING TO LIVE Bullfrog issue is a WITH BULLFROGS complex interaction between habitat Elke is a self loss and degradation, nonemployed biologist native fish species, and human with 25+ years interventions on a number of experience levels. Bullfrogs are introduced studying amphibian populations. and spread primarily via humans, including children catching and he American Bullfrog releasing tadpoles, and frogs (Lithobates catesbeianus) and tadpoles sold at pet stores is a native amphibian species and online. Although not ideal, of Eastern North America. This native amphibians can cohabitate large frog occurs as a nonwith Bullfrogs where ephemeral native and invasive species in wetland and upland forest many places around the world habitats are protected and where a result of purposeful and naturally complex wetlands accidental introductions. For exist. Concerned citizens can example, numerous populations do a number of things to protect became established as a result native species from Bullfrogs, of released individuals from but the expectation that full unsuccessful frog-leg farms. eradication can be reached is The highly aquatic Bullfrog not realistic. We can protect occurs throughout the Pacific wildlife by learning to live with Northwest, including eastern Bullfrogs where they are fully and southern Vancouver Island established, while focusing and the south coast of mainland on protecting natural wetland British Columbia. The media habitats, removing Bullfrogs have presented the Bullfrog as in isolated locations where the a “voracious predator” that is probability of re-introduction is significantly impacting native low, and controlling the spread of wildlife species including Bullfrogs into new areas. amphibians, reptiles, small Adult Bullfrogs can reach a larger mammals, fish, and birds. size in the mild climate of the This has led to a lot of public Pacific Northwest compared to their concern and fear, to the point that native eastern North America range

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n enchanting and evocative look at the unique relationship between a solitary, island-dwelling wolf and a renowned wildlife photographer. A lone wild wolf lives on a small group of uninhabited islands in British Columbia’s Salish Sea, surrounded by freighter, oil tanker and other boat traffic and in close proximity to a large urban area. His name is Takaya, which is the Coast

Cheryl Alexander studied and documented this unique wolf for years, unravelling the many mysteries surrounding his life. Her documentation of Takaya’s journey, his life on the islands and the development of their deep connection is presented alongside a stunning collection of her photography.

Through journal entries, interviews, and a stunning collection of photography, Takaya: Lone Wolf addresses a number of profound questions and tells a story that is certain to inspire, enlighten, and touch the heart. It is the story of a wild animal, alone yet at peace.

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CHEMAINUS THEATRE CABARET SERIES Georgia Bennett

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he Chemainus Theatre Cabaret Series continues into October Georgia Bennett, born and raised in Chemainus.

Georgia explores songs of cinema history, performing favourites from “The Wizard of Oz,” “9 to 5”, and many more. Come aboard the 50s Time Machine with Brooke Maxwell, former music teacher and a Victoria-based singing piano player, as he plays and sings through his favourite Billboard hits of that fabulous decade. “Heavenly Harmonies”

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as only a family who has sung together for 20 years can deliver. Hardware Girls will play Folk/Pop original songs and a splash of cover tunes and other folk songs that highlight their captivating harmonies while evoking feelings of peace and hope.

October 7-10, Georgia Bennett Songs from the Screens.

October 14-17, Brooke Maxwell 50’s Time Machine October 21-24, The Hardware Girls Heavenly Harmonies For tickets visit chemainustheatre.ca or call the box office at 250-246-9820

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y neighbour, Mr. Garth, keeps rabbits. Lotsa rabbits. There’s usually around a dozen, and they live in a little green hutch with a squeaky yellow door near my back gate. That would be nice, but Mr. Garth is a worrier. He worries that a rabbit might escape. Or be eaten by something from the woods. His yard is fenced up so tight not even a bug could slip in or slip out, but he still worries a bunny might escape or get caught by a cat, or worse. So he counts the rabbits excessively. Sun-up, the hutch door squeaks and he counts them. Door squeaks closed, then open again and he recounts his cuddly little herd thirty seconds later. But Garth is just starting. One, two, three hours later you can hear that hutch door squeak; in the heat of day, in the quiet of evening, in the light of the moon he’s out there counting bunnies. I asked him about his compulsive counting, and he told me “I know it’s irrational, but it’s irresistible! I have these intrusive thoughts and

I picture one of my bunnies trapped in a crack or being taken by a raccoon and I just have to get out and check. I get immediate relief and temporary satisfaction, but as soon as I hear something outside, those thoughts are back.”

The bunny thoughts for Mr. Garth are his obsessions.

The constant counting is his compulsion. He realizes it is irrational, but something has thrown his ration into the back seat and the OCD is driving. And that squeaky hutch door all night all day was driving me crazy, so I left. I came back with oil from Canadian Tire and greased up the hinges, now I never even notice Mr. Garth. Do you think I should lend him my Owl-cam baby monitor? (Do owls eat bunnies?)

Some people obsess about numbers and symmetry; some wash their hands constantly (reference: Lady Macbeth).

Some have bad thoughts and devise a ritual to purify their minds. The point is, the intrusive thoughts are very upsetting and compel the patient to seek relief by some repetitive activity.

Psychiatric treatment is effective. In one Charlie Brown cartoon, Charlie explained his obsessions to Lucy, the neighbourhood psychiatrist, who replied, “Think about other things.”

Psychological help teaches you how to do that.

Tinnitus can be relieved by addressing the disease of which it is a symptom. Unblocking the ears, medicating high blood pressure, or finding an alternative to a tinnitus causing medication are some examples.

Terence Miranda is a Doctor of Audiology and the owner of Resonance Hearing Clinic

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hile tinnitus does not have a source that others can hear, it is a very real sound that can be heard clearly by the sufferer. Tinnitus is not a disease but nearly always a symptom of a disease with noise exposure being the leading cause of tinnitus by some margin. There are many other causes of tinnitus including, but not limited to: • Hearing loss, • Blockages in the ear such as wax or an ear infection, • Some medications, • The ageing process and natural deterioration of the hearing organ, • Some ear related diseases (e.g.

Meniere’s disease, eustachian tube • dysfunction, acoustic neuroma, etc.), • Some non-ear related diseases (e.g. high blood pressure, • cardiovascular disease, allergies, autoimmune disease, diabetes), and

distant, or it can be loud and all-consuming, and anywhere in between. With such a wide range in the sounds of tinnitus, each person experiences it a little bit differently.

When it comes to investigating ear related diseases as the cause of tinnitus, a thorough hearing evaluation is a necessary first step. When one understands the cause of tinnitus, it goes a long way towards reducing its impact. Depending on the results of the audiological evaluation and the individual involved, our clinicians at Resonance use various combinations of counseling, relaxation, amplification and other sound therapies to achieve meaningful reductions in the impact of tinnitus.

Certain factors can make tinnitus worse. Stress and fatigue heavily influence how tinnitus can be perceived. Excessive caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, salt, and artificial sweeteners can all worsen the perception of tinnitus.

If you, or someone you know, are negatively affected by tinnitus, talk with your family doctor or consider booking a hearing evaluation as the first step to achieving relief from the condition.

Is Tinnitus Real?

• Head and neck injuries or trauma.

People who experience tinnitus can hear many different sounds, sometimes just the one, sometimes more than one. Tinnitus can be constant, intermittent or pulsatile.

People hear ringing, hissing, roaring, screeching, whooshing, static, pulsing, ocean waves, buzzing, clicking, and even music. Tinnitus can be faint or

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eed saving is a simple yet powerful act in creating a healthy local food system. Growing and saving locally adapted seeds builds resilience in our local agricultural community, and also helps each species become more adapted to the local climate and conditions.

Each plant has evolved to produce a unique set of seed pods and seeds, which serve the purpose of carrying the next generation of plants out into the ecosystem. Because of this diversity, seed saving also requires us to be flexible and adaptable, and to learn how to harvest seeds from each unique species of plant.

On October 3, you can come and learn more about the science and art of seed saving, with Farmfolk Cityfolk, who will be travelling through the Cowichan region with their Mobile Seed Cleaner.

This mobile seed cleaning trailer was created to support farmers by making it easier for them to clean and process their own seeds, thus boosting local food resilience. The Covid 19 crisis has shown us all how essential seed farms are, as we have faced seed shortages throughout the pandemic. At this workshop

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you will learn how to clean and process seeds, whether you are a farmer or backyard gardener, and you will be able to ask any questions that you have about seed saving.

You can also tour the Garden Education Centre, where we grow a large variety of locally adapted organic seeds, and access the community seed library. This is great introduction to seed saving, and also a good place to meet like-minded community members, and discuss local food sovereignty. The workshop is by donation, and every community member is welcome!

Seed Saving Workshop Come learn the basics of seed saving and clean your own seeds with the Farmfolk Cityfolk mobile seed cleaner!

2pm - 3:30pm Garden Education Centre, 2431 Beverly St More information: email gec@ cowichangreencommunity.org

QUERCETINThe Bountiful Bioflavanoid

antiinflammatory action greatly assists allergy sufferers, or others suffering from histamine responses.

uercetin is a naturally occurring flavanoid found in various foods, most prominently in onion, apple, grapes, tea, berries, and also green leafies, brassicas, cherries, buckwheat, tomatoes, citrus, and even raw honey and red wine!

A powerful antioxidant, Quercetin fights free radicals and thus helps protect cell membranes and DNA(which free radicals harm and damage).

It also has antihistamine, antiviral, anti-inflammatory, and analgesic properties. This superflavanoid helps the heart and arteries, opening up and aiding circulation and quelling hypertension, arteriosclerosis, and high LDL cholesterol.

As an antiviral, Quercetin has been extensively studied and continuously implemented for its impressive results. It has the ability to bind to the protein of certain viruses, thus interfering with its ability to infect host cells. This prevents viral replication and entry. Along with being anti-inflammatory, this makes quercetin very protective of the lungs and cold/ flu symptoms.

Quercetin is an excellent immune supportive to add to your arsenal along with vitamin D, C, zinc, and other beneficial super-herbs and foods. Of special note, quercetin increases the effectiveness of these other natural supplements and vitamins, and so they work even better together as a team!!

For medicinal strength and therapeutic purposes, a supplement supplying about 500mg+ of Quercetin is highly recommended. This will provide the bigger benefits, along with a healthy whole foods diet including lots of the wonderful foods such as those listed above.

Other great benefits/uses: - lowers blood pressure - athletic endurance - type 2 diabetes - can slow cancer cell growths and protection against - blood vessel and capillary strengthening - cardioprotective

For allergy relief, quercetin has been a go-to for a lot of folks. It’s method of action is involved in the inhibition of histamine-release, which is an inflammatory chemical associated with the allergic reactions such as itching and sneezing. This immune cell calming along with its

Quercetin is one of our top picks for a reason- lots of science and time-tested, nature-honoured strength in its trunk! Do consider this multi-benefit, affordable, and well-tolerated easy to take supplement this fall season and beyond.

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The cafe offers fresh baked goods, hot lunch specials, drinks, and snacks. We also sell hand-woven products, beeswax candles, and prepared herbs from Glenora Farm Outdoor heated seating 5090 Indian Road (corner of Glenora Rd & Indian Rd)

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he most important thing you can do at this time of year to build soil health is to mulch your garden for the winter. Mulch is defined as any layer of material applied to the soil surface.

Mulch Mulch Mulch!

Many different materials can be used for a garden mulch. Natural materials include compost, bark, straw, newspaper, grass clippings. This time of year we have an abundant supply of natural mulch in the form of the stunning deciduous leaves falling on the ground.

Mulching the soil for the winter insulates the soil, providing a more hospitable overwinter home for the beneficial soil organisms, ensuring better survival of the soil ecosystem through the cooler months. It also prevents erosion of the soil, which can occur as a result of rain falling on bare soil or wind blowing the surface soil away. Heavy rainfall on bare ground compacts soil and leaches nutrients. Mulch stops the direct contact of the falling raindrop on the soil, while still allowing some moisture to seep through. In

summertime, mulch actually conserves moisture by reducing evaporative loss!

Mulching is also an easy way to add organic matter to your soil, improving both structure and texture. This reduces the need for cultivation and increases the nutrient holding capacity of the soil, promoting healthy root growth! Applying a natural mulch has the advantage of adding more nutrients to your soil as soil microorganisms break down the organic matter (a process called mineralization).

If you are using Bigleaf Maple or Garry Oak leaves for mulch, run them through the shredder (or lawn mower) before applying to the garden.

The large leaves tend to mat together, resulting in too little water reaching the underlying soil.

Lastly, fall leaf mulch provides habitat and food not just for soil organisms, but also for bugs and small insects that make their homes in the leaf litter through the winter. Birds and large insects will feed on these small critters through the winter.

Tamara Dinter, Dinter Nursery General Manager and Soil Enthusiast

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Fall Colour in the Garden Bernie Dinter, Horticulturist and owner of Dinter’s Nursery

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e are blessed with 4 distinct seasons in our garden. After a long, hot summer, fall is the time when nature puts on a final flourish

of colour before going to sleep. The pressure is no longer on gardeners to keep things alive as during the recent hot summer weather.

The best colour can come after a hot summer, or an early cool spell has stressed the plants. Plants that have not received enough water in summers will often begin to colour up on their own.

Fall colour is controlled by both the plant’s genetic factors and the environment. In autumn, short days and cool temperatures slow down the production of chlorophyll, the remaining chlorophyll breaks down and disappears.

Then the yellow pigments (xanthophyll) that have been masked by chlorophyll show up. These pigments give the Ginkgo its clear yellow colour.

Larch, Birch, and Witch Hazel turn hues of yellow and gold. Some plants produce anthocyanins (red and purple pigments) that may mask the yellow pigments. Maples, Dogwood, Black Tupelo, Oaks and Euonymous seem to be on fire with red and purple.

Anthocyanin production increases with increased sugars in the leaves.

A fall season with sunny days and cool nights increases sugar content of the leaves and intensifies fall reds.

Orange is produced by carotene. The tans and browns of oaks are caused by tannins which accumulate as the chlorophyll disappears.

Fall color starts in September and ends in November with the larches and weeping willows.

Frost and freezing temperatures will stop the coloration process and blacken the leaves. Some plants are more reliable for fall colour such as Japanese and Eastern Red Maples. When selecting plants keep the fall season in mind.

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over summer wildfire smoke, we can reduce the smoke we breathe in the winter by upgrading old woodstoves to better heating options. As many folks have discovered during recent heatwaves, heat pumps can help you stay cool and improve indoor air quality on smoky days.

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taggering heatwaves and smoke-filled air. Is this how we will think of summers now? This summer, I moved our mattress downstairs to sleep under the cool air of our new ductless heat pump. Being too hot to sleep is not how I remember British Columbia (BC) summers when I moved here 15 years ago. Back then, our summer weekend adventures were often rained out. Now they are cancelled for other reasons smoke and heat.

As we experience the results of a changing climate, many are starting to get serious about climate adaptation – how can we make our homes more livable in the face of heat waves and wildfire smoke? How do we protect children and elderly from extreme heat and smoke? While we have limited control over summer wildfire smoke, we can do something to reduce smoke in the winter: chip and compost yard waste at home, or drop it off at Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) Recycling Centres rather than burn it; and, upgrade old wood heating systems.

Like most people, I love sitting by a cozy woodstove when it’s cold, but I also know that wood smoke contains fine particles called PM2.5. PM is short for

Rebates!

The CVRD offer:

$2,000 FOR HEALTHY AND CLIMATE-SMART HOME particulate matter and the 2.5 means that the PM is smaller than 2.5 microns in diameter.

PM2.5 is strongly correlated with heart and lung diseases. When I first moved here, I did not put much thought into air quality and was disheartened to learn that Cowichan’s air quality was worse than many other areas in BC. As a result, people living here, especially children, elderly and those with pre-existing health conditions, suffer. Based on Island Health data, the rate of hospital admission for children with respiratory illnesses is much greater than the BC average.

Also, chronic respiratory illnesses for people over the age of 45 is more common.

Why do we have poorer air quality?

One reason is the local topography. Living in a valley

is like living in a soup bowl: smoke from backyard burns and woodstoves gets trapped here and can stick around for days. During the winter, weather inversions - a phenomenon where

• $2,000 to upgrade a woodstove or outdoor wood boiler to a new heat pump • $750 to upgrade an outdoor wood boiler to a pellet boiler • $350 to upgrade an old woodstove to a new EPA/CSA woodstove or pellet stove 1,200 residents in the valley have used the CVRD rebate to upgrade old woodstoves to healthier home heating systems and the local air quality is slowly improving! This trend is

This data shows concentrations and exceedances of Provincial Air Quality Objectives and Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards for PM2.5 at the Cairnsmore monitoring station from January 2010 to April 2019, excluding impacts from wildfire smoke.

hot air gets trapped under layers of cool air - are common. Another reason is that many homes still use woodstoves as their primary heating source. In addition, many woodstoves are old and inefficient, using about one third more wood and producing more PM2.5 than new CSA/EPA certified woodstoves.

While we have limited control

very encouraging!

Apply for a CVRD rebate at cvrd.bc.ca/woodstove. You can also find information on woodsmoke health impacts and real-time air quality on this site.

Rebates to support changeouts from gas, propane and/or oil home heating systems can be found at betterhomesbc.ca.

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Gerard’s Specialty Foods

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erard’s is a family business started in 2012 by my late husband, Master Pastry Chef Gerard (Gerry) P. Burg. Within two years my brother Graham Brawnell and my son William Osborne joined the company as Directors. Currently Will’s wife Dana and my brother-in-law Father Joseph Burg complete our Board of Directors.

My training background was 30 years in the Special Event and Festival Management profession. The skills I learned in organization and management have served me well in my current position as Manager of Gerard’s Specialty Foods. But my inspiration came from Gerry, whose passion for his business was extraordinary.

Earlier this year, I joined the Cowichan Food Innovation Program by Economic Development Cowichan and Spring Activator, because our business is built on innovation; we have unique products, made with old recipes created 70 years ago in The Netherlands. My personal benefit from joining this program has been the contacts I have made. We live and work

in a unique ecosystem, because of our climate which is almost perfect; not a lot of change between the seasons, so it is a joy to operate a business.

Our top-selling products are Puff Pastry (no one makes it like we do) beef rolls and chicken rolls. We use only vegetable shortening, in our Puff Pastry (which makes it vegan) and our method of making produces 768 layers. We do not use preservatives, additives, GMO’s, hormones, supplements nor any artificial ingredients, which makes our products unique in today’s market. Our method of preserving is fast-freezing…safe and healthy.

Our products are sold in Country Grocers, 49th Parallel, Fairway Markets and various establishment in Victoria, Nanaimo, Salt Spring Island and many locations in between.

In October, Channel 6 will be airing a segment they filmed in our manufacturing facility for ‘Cookin’ On The Coast’. We invite you to watch and join our family of satisfied customers.

Our future calls for plant expansion, a larger Take-Out with online ordering and new puff pastry products.

Gerry passed away in 2017. His family is continuing his business under the leadership of William Osborne as President and CEO, with the same passion and dedication for excellence Gerry always followed. www.ubakestrudel.com www.gerardsspecialtyfoods.com

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Strategies to Save For Your Children’s Education

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This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Kristy Landry

ne important financial goal you might have is saving for your children’s post-secondary education. But, this is likely not your only financial goal and it is often difficult to prioritize and consider your complete financial picture. Discussing with your financial advisor all of your financial goals will help you work together to develop a strategy that factors in all of your priorities and sets you on a course that will best help you achieve them.

Here are strategies to consider as you plan: • Setup a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) – An RESP is a tax-deferred savings account designed to help you save for post-secondary education. The government will match 20% on every dollar of the first $2,500 you save in your child’s RESP each year to a maximum of $500 per year for each child up to a $7,200 lifetime maximum.

In addition, low- and middle-

income families may qualify for the Canada Learning Bond up to $2,000.

• Consider setting up an automatic payment plan - You can set up an automatic payment plan which systematically withdraws funds from an account to make contributions to your RESP. • Create a budget and stick to it - Work with your financial advisor to determine a monthly contribution amount you can afford and increase it when you can.

• Involve your family - For special occasions like birthdays and holidays, you could encourage grandparents or other family members to open an RESP in your child’s name or contribute to one that is already set up.

• Explore financial assistance options - A good place to start is the Government of Canada’s Resource page at canada.ca (search education funding) where you can explore student loans, grants and scholarship options that might be available to you.

By following some of these saving strategies when your children are young, the investments will have more time to grow and you will be in a better position to support your children’s post-secondary education when the time comes.

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cooling systems. And like some of our great pyramids of the world, also made from hemp and lime, Just BioFiber blocks absorb carbon, contributing to a healthier planet while becoming harder and stronger as they age, essentially turning into limestone while providing long-term resilience.

Brian Horwitz is a licensed real estate agent in the Cowichan Valley dedicated to making homeownership more accessible.

ithin all the political polarization and difference of opinions on our planet right now, one thing is certain; our population is growing faster than we can build homes, while our planet is heating up, confronting us with all sorts of issues to deal with.

More than ever, the time is now for us to embrace and integrate progressive green building technologies into our homes and neighborhoods of tomorrow while building sustainable and resilient infrastructure systems that have the capacity to withstand climate uncertainty.

One does not need to look far when it comes to progressive green building designers.

Spending the majority of his youth in the Cowichan Valley and nicknamed Mr. Green, Jack Anderson is a certified sustainable planner and a local expert in the field of designing green homes and green communities and truly understands what is required in order to build homes that are not only sustainable but also resilient.

As a member of the Planning Institute of British Columbia and a local pioneer of sustainable development, Jack and his Greenplan team continue to play an integral role promoting sustainable living. Designing over 500 custom residences and multiple complexes, Jack is forever using his imagination

PROGRESSIVE GREEN BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES and creativity when it comes to integrating progressive green building technologies into his designs.

From homes to neighborhoods, Jack focuses on sustainability and resilience, and how these two essential elements to our long-term survival integrate with our 7 basic human needs: water, energy, clean air, shelter, food, companionship and waste management.

Designing the first ever constructed home of it’s kind in the world, located in Sooke BC, Jack designed a house containing a marvel of green building technologies under one roof. Utilizing sunspaces, solar panels, batteries and water cisterns, this sustainable home services itself through solar energy and a practical rainwater harvesting system.

The gutters of the home funnel rainwater into three large concrete cisterns under the garage slab while solar panels connected to batteries supply more than enough energy to service the home and 2 electric vehicles.

This self dubbed “Harmless Home” is constructed out of non-toxic blocks that fit together like Lego pieces, creating a home that is carbon negative, fire resistant, soundproof and mold and pest resistant. Designed and manufactured in Alberta and comparable in price to many other alternatives, these carbon free Just BioFiber blocks are fully breathable, requiring no need for vapor barriers at the time of construction, bringing together the age old practice of building with hemp and lime to a whole new level by applying modern applications to the process, such as designing the blocks with a modular composition of the interior core with pre-drilled holes, allowing for easy installation of wiring, while remaining structurally sound and easy to work with on site.

Trapping cool air in the summer and hot air in the winter, this green-wall technology creates a super insulated home, lessening the need to use heating and

Things get a bit more complicated when it comes to designing self-sufficient multi-family developments, as stormwater management and waste management become key issues to address.

The use of permeable roads, pathways and bio-swales throughout the property is a practical and non-invasive way to manage stormwater runoff, as the slow release of precipitation into the ground contributes to greater ease of stormwater management without having to build or access storm drains.

Another remarkable green technology to note dealing with the complexity of sustainable waste management is a system called a biodigester. Best used in multi-family developments, a biodigester is a unique system that handles human waste, capturing excrement and turning it into three beneficial resources: a sludge that is mixed with compost used as fertilizer, a nutrient rich fluid that’s pumped underground to support orchards, and last but not least, a bio-gas that is used to provide heat.

Biodigesters are revolutionary systems transforming our waste areas into production areas!

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low, some of these residential units can produce up to 30 litres of drinking water per day! With these systems available to us, people are becoming more confident building their homes on land that has no access to a well or city water.

Not all green building techniques have to be expensive or complicated.

Integrating passive solar sunspaces into a home is a very practical way to capture the sun’s energy to provide light, heat and to allow for indoor food production.

As well, incorporating the correct positioning of a home in relation to the trees on a property will not only provide shade in the summer but can also create micro-climatic heat traps that increase the temperature around the home.

Living in the Pacific Northwest provides the opportunity to harvest huge amounts of water over the winter months. In conjunction with rainwater harvesting and greywater recovery systems, atmospheric water generators are remarkable machines that create clean, filtered drinking water from air. Providing water security during times of drought when reserves are

Realizing that adapting our behavior to our environment is critical to our survival, it’s reassuring to see governments and city planners support the integration of progressive green building technologies into future developments.

The more we can develop without the need for municipal services, the less the strain our population growth will have on our regional infrastructure systems.

Embarking into a climate of uncertainty, we owe it to our children and our future generations to embrace this concept of sustainability and resilience by incorporating progressive systems into our homes and neighborhoods that support our basic needs, guiding us into healthy, resilient, self-sufficient homes and communities while contributing to a healthier planet.

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s summer has turned to autumn, good feelings and memories have arisen within me.

I have always loved this time of year and am so grateful for the beauty and quiet that it brings. The cool moist air and long red sun rays warm the visual world. Feelings of gratitude naturally well up within me for the beauty of where I live, for the care taken

by Indigenous friends and their ancestors in holding and honouring this land for millennia, and for the family, friends, and neighbours who comprise the community around me.

My gratitude goes to Spirit, to God if you will, for creating these bounties and material blessings. It’s one thing to say that I am grateful, but how do I express my gratitude to God for such a rich and rewarding life?

As a Baha’i I look to the writings of the Baha’i Faith for guidance. ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, son of Baha’u’llah (prophet/ founder of the Baha’i Faith) and designated interpreter of his Father’s teachings put it quite simply in one of his many talks delivered in the US and Canada in 1912…

“The best way to thank God is to love one another.”

‘Abdu’l-Bahá, The Promulgation of Universal Peace Sounds simple enough… or is it? Loving one another implies loving everyone

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Gratitude regardless of who they are, where they come from, what they think, who or what they worship, what they look like or what they do or have done.

Even with my best intentions I regularly fail at this. Perhaps if I truly practice my belief, a Baha’i teaching, that we are one people worshipping one God, that we each possess a spark of divinity, a divine connection to our Creator, and if I look for the Creator’s essence in each person I meet, maybe then I will fail less often and begin to love everyone.

I am filled with gratitude for the life I have, for my beautiful family and loving friends, and the endless bounty I receive… I am even grateful for the challenges I am tasked with facing.

Perhaps if I look at each individual as the creation of the almighty God, I can do more than simply feel thankful and instead show that gratitude through action.

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Join us in offering prayers for the healing and upliftment of the world, and conversation on topics that challenge the establishment of unity and peace.

We are three local Baha’i friends who currently meet on Zoom.

7:30 to 8:30 on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month

All are invited and welcome, whatever your spiritual path.

Please call us for details and link:

Tim and Laurice Mock – (250) 748-2585

OCTOBER TOPICS October 13: Gratitude October 27: Giving and Receiving Through Service

So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.

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arah Hagen, Creator of popular Morning Musicale and Laila Biali, jazz musician and national radio host take to stage at Cowichan Performing Arts Centre A cabaret weekend at the Cowichan Performing Arts Centre presents Sarah Hagen, Friday, October 22 and Laila Biali, Saturday October 23.

Both cabarets are at 7:30 p.m.

Sarah Hagen, classical pianist is also known as a highly entertaining musical comedian. Cabaret audiences will be treated to both sides of Sarah in a setting very much

Cabaret Weekend Features Two Favourite Pianists suited to her style of intimate chat combined with a virtuoso performance.

Sarah has collaborated extensively with some of the world’s best musicians and won many accolades. She was the recipient of Ontario Contact’s 2017 Artist of the Year and the B.C. Touring Council’s 2015 Artist of the Year. Cowichan audiences will remember Sarah for the highly popular Morning Musicale, a series of intimate concerts featuring Sarah, along with guest musicians.

Laila Biali is a multi awardwinning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC

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Music national radio host.

She has headlined festivals and venues from New York City’s Carnegie Hall to Beijing’s National Centre for the Performing Arts.

“While Laila continues to earn high honours in the Jazz world, her signature sound transcends genre as she “masterfully mixes jazz and pop, bringing virtuosity and unpredictability to songs that are concise and catchy”.

—Washington Post

Both Sarah and Laila have built up a rapport with Cowichan audiences having performed at CPAC in past years. For CPAC’s popular cabaret series, the largest stage on Vancouver Island is transformed into a speak-easy style venue with on-stage table seating. It’s a perfect complement to both their styles.

Note: Seating limited to 56 patrons in compliance with Public Health Orders. Also proof of vaccination required and masks to be worn for anyone aged 12 and up. Go to cowichanpac.ca for full details.

Cabaret tickets are only available in person at the Ticket Centre or by calling 250-746-2722

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he word rhythm comes from the Greek word, “Rhythmos”, meaning any regular reoccurring motion.

Rhythm also has origins from another Greek word, “Rheîn”, meaning to flow.

Humans seem to be particularly rhythmic animals.

Decades of research has shown our brains are tuned in to the fine degrees of rhythmic information in music and speech, and are two of our most prominent features. The human ability to perceive, produce and process rhythm as patterns within time, are directly rooted in our evolutionary history.

As our environment changes rhythms, so do we. There is rhythm to the moon’s cycles, which regulate the rhythm of the oceans tides. The symmetry of the cycles of time, such as hours, minutes, seasons, years, and the motions of the planets, are all rhythm in our lives.

All languages use rhythm, since words have syllables they create flow to the words.

In poetry, rhythm can be described as the beat and pace created by the pattern

of emphasized strong and understated weak syllable‘s, in a line or verse. As is similar in the phrasing of notes in classical music. In common 4/4 time the 1st beat is the strongest, the 2nd beat is weak, the 3rd beat is strong, and the 4th beat is weak.

Rhythm is a reoccurring pattern of accents, like OOMpah-pah, OOM -pah- pah in German polka music. Just as seconds are the pulse within the span of a minute, rhythm defines and measures the pulse in music, and involves the timing of musical sounds and silences.

Rhythm is the most fundamental layer of music, it depends on it, since without it melody could not exist. Rhythm is present in all aspects of our lives, it is essential to the understanding of spoken language, and is the foundation of all music.

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Victoria Festival of Authors For four years, VFA hosted authors from across Canada, and we welcomed you to join us for a celebration of reading and writing. Our fifth annual festival was virtual, with free podcasts and webstreams.

This year, VFA will be a hybrid festival, combining the best of both.

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This year, VFA will host 30 authors, taking part in 11 offerings. We are excited to present seven in-person events to small but necessary audiences. You can also take part from the comfort of your living room since all in-person programming will be live-streamed for free. These events celebrate the writers from our region: Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Three of our events are composed solely of authors from Victoria, including A City of Their Own, an event with music accompaniment by Victoria’s Artist-in-Residence Kathryn Calder.

Because there are voices from outside our region we want to hear from, we will have four Zoom events, taking place Saturday and Sunday afternoon. These sessions feature authors from across Canada, including our capstone event presenting

Governor General Award Winner André Alexis In Conversation with Hal Wake.

As was the case last year, Zoom programming remains free of charge or by suggested donation.

This year’s festival is hybrid in more ways. While most of the events were programmed

by VFA, others have been conceived and created by guest curators, including Indigenous curator Samantha Nock and Danny Ramadan, who has created an event featuring new Canadians.

The bookends of this year’s festival, feature work at very different stages of completion. New Works, on Wednesday evening, showcases four local writers who are gifting us a sneak peak at their manuscripts in-progress, while Sunday evening, in conjunction with the Victoria Book Prize Society, the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize will be awarded. victoriafestivalofauthors.ca Image above: Ring by André Alexis October 3, In Conversation: André Alexis with Hal Wake, Andre Alexis will join us to talk about his new book, Ring. 3:305pm, Zoom Livestream, FREE (registration required on eventbrite), https:// victoriafestivalofauthors.ca/

Come in & check out our sweet new Gallery space featuring originals & prints from local artists + weaving + handmade wire tiaras!

Art Show at Little Bird

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inda Yurgensen is a self-taught artist from Nova Scotia, currently living in Cobble Hill, who paints primarily in acrylics and oil.

She learned very early on that she had a love for art and was always drawing as a child.

As a young adult Linda advanced to painting but with the responsibilities of a growing family she put art aside until a few years ago.

Since then Linda has been growing as an artist and painting has been part of her daily routine.

In her home studio she creates vibrant paintings of local landscapes that are full of saturated colour and light, and heavy with texture, which has become her trademark.

Light, colour and composition are all vital elements in her work which has been included in many private collections throughout the U.S. and Canada. Her work and painting process was included in a book published by Walter Foster called “The Art of Painting in Acrylic” in 2013.

Due to the cancellation of the annual Visions Art Tour last winter, a selection of

Linda’s work was featured at Little Bird gallery in downtown Duncan, resulting in many new collectors and appreciators of her art.

Linda’s life has recently taken an unexpected turn with a diagnosis of brain cancer. She immediately accepted when invited into the gallery again, this time to fill it as a one woman show and decided a portion of all sales from this show will be donated to support the Hats for Hope fundraiser taking place October 24th, in order to bring awareness to the devastating affects of this disease.

Linda plans to keep painting as much as she can and she, along with Rose & Duncan at Little Bird invites anyone who loves the beauty of our area and wants to support this important cause to come by the gallery at 165 Station street from Monday October 11th through to Saturday October 23rd to view her original oil paintings and bring a piece home with them.

Go to hatsforhopecanada.ca for more information and to donate.

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the stressful spirit, regulate and treat the physical symptoms and relieve the depressive and anxious state.” (Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science 12, no. 6 (2014): 358-361.)

Denise D’Fantis Cowichan Valley Acupuncture

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overning Vessel 20 (GV20), or Baihui,(‘Bye Hway’) is known to be one of the most important acupuncture points on the body, often used in neurology and psychiatry. This scalp acupuncture point is located at the crown of the head, and intersects with several other meridians.

‘Baihui’, or ‘Hundred Meetings’, is located where the Yang Qi of the body intersects, at the highest point in the body. Possibly as a reflection of its diverse therapeutic properties, Baihui or GV20 has enjoyed several alternative names in classical texts.

For example ‘Niwan’, or ‘Mud Ball’, refers to the ancient Chinese Medical belief that the material aspect of the spirit is located in the brain. ‘Tianshan’ or ‘Mountain of Heaven’, references the anatomical location of the point, and ‘Guimen’ or ‘Ghost Gate’ reflects the point’s influence on psycho-emotional disorders.

Common uses for this acupuncture point include headaches, depression, dizziness, insomnia, and post stroke symptoms. In addition, many patients experience a greater sense of relaxation during their sessions when this point is added to some prescriptions.

There is a growing body of evidence illustrating the powerful effects of Baihui or GV 20, especially when used in conjunction with other acupuncture points.

In one study involving Baihui, stroke

‘Baihui’ or

‘Hundred Meetings’: Point Extraordinaire researchers observed that the use of this point produced significant effects on the arterial stiffness parameters even in healthy volunteers, and suggested that consistent treatment would be expected to have more beneficial effects. (Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies,Volume 2, Issue 2) Researchers Huang, Han-ling, et al noted in their study on the therapeutic effects of acupuncture including the use of GV20 for postpartum depression: “By regulating the exciting and inhibiting process of the cerebral cortex via the nervous system and immune system, acupuncture is able to balance various neurotransmitters among the intracephalic neuronal synapses, reduce the brain’s reaction to stress, relax

Many acupuncturists employ the use of Baihui in the treatment of insomnia.

There are various studies supporting the sedative effects of Baihui, notably one that has indicated that treatment using it regulates the body state in patients with insomnia by repairing neurons, regulating the content of 5-hydroxyidnoleacetic acid, improving the blood supplement to the brain and enhancing the activity of acetylcholinesterase in the brain.

(Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine June-2018 Volume 15 Issue 6) Some acupuncturists use Baihui for it’s antidepressant effect. In one study, researchers used Baihui, GV20 and Shenting, GV24, and noted that the antidepressant effect was substantial.

They also indicated no significant difference between the electroacupuncture group and the fluoxetine (Prozac) group, suggesting that acupuncture seemingly has a similar effect to fluoxetine. “Our study showed that acupuncture had a substantial antidepressant effect, improving depression-related behavior.” (Frontiers Behavioural Neuroscience., 04 December 2020) While there are many therapeutically powerful acupuncture points located throughout the anatomical body, Baihui continues to be one of the most revered points amongst acupuncturists and patients alike, as it has for over two thousand years.

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with hunger, head lice, abusive relationships and her battle with “a mind spread out on the ground,” the Mohawk phrase for depression.

Through her willingness to be vulnerable, she shows the inner strength which has helped her people survive generations of sustained effort to destroy their culture.

WHY WE SHOULD

She describes this effort as the “policies of starvation” by READ undertaken the Canadian government: “First, remove the means for the people to independently look after and support themselves and their community. Next, force them to become dependent upon the very state that wants to destroy them. Withhold basic necessities. Wait.” Social Services then comes in to take the children, conflating their parents’ lack of choice with making poor choices.

A Mind Spread Out on the Ground

The Warmland Book & Film Collective – a response to the Calls to Action of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada – next meets online October 13th to discuss Split Tooth by Tanya Tagaq. Email WarmlandBFC@gmail.com for zoom link.

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licia Elliott is not a writer who pulls her punches. In this collection of essays, she confronts the issues which have constrained the lives of indigenous people in Canada for centuries: loss of land, poverty, hunger, abuse and intergenerational trauma and the racism which is at the root of it all. This is an intentional pushing back at what Elliott calls the literary colonialism which defines the narrow range of what is acceptable from an indigenous writer.

Elliott uses the pain of her personal life to bring forth the truth of the lives of many indigenous people. She writes openly of her experience

In each chapter Elliot takes us to a place we were not expecting, tying together concepts we might have thought were unrelated. In one essay she compares racism to dark matter; it is the all-pervasive frame on which everything in the known universe is hung but which is impossible to detect directly. At times the book can make for uneasy reading, which is perhaps Elliot’s intention. It is only when non-indigenous Canadians are willing to accept the discomfort of facing the nasty truth of Canada’s treatment of indigenous people that true reconciliation can begin.

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THE COLOURS OF AUTUMN STROLLS 1. Shawnigan Lake is the perfect venue to enjoy the fall colours with magnificent views of trees and mountains across the lake. We suggest parking at the new Masons Beach parking lot and meandering down the new trail along the railroad bed. This is a very easy walking trail that is pleasant for everyone.

Once you get to the end of the new trail, if you wish you can continue along the old railroad bed to Old Mill Park, where you will find more trails. Please note that the walk is more difficult along the tracks.

2. Cowichan Bay offers Maple Grove Park on Cowichan Bay Road across the from the Lawn Tennis Club.

The well travelled path will take you to the Cowichan Estuary Trail. This is an amazing walk along the dike that surrounds the Dinsdale Farm, and the estuary flats of Cowichan Bay. This trail features beautiful views of Mt. Tzhouhalem and of the bird life that live in the area.

During the fall, you will find this trail adorned by bright beautiful red rose hips.

3. Somenos Marsh Garry Oak protected area. This site is an important wildlife habitat that is home to many shallow and deep soil Garry Oak trees.

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as they change colours in the fall. There are two spots that you can enjoy this area, Lakes Road to Trillium Terrace to the very end and then turn left. Parking is limited to the street. There is also another access point just off of the Trans Canada just north of Beverley Street.

4. Eves Provincial Park is a well-kept secret off Westholme Road on Little Mountain Road. This 45-acre park was gifted to BC and offers a very peaceful hike through forested trails and open bluffs with amazing views. The portion of the old tracks that carried copper from the surrounding mines is still visible. This is the perfect place to walk before Thanksgiving dinner!

5. Crofton Board walk along Osborne Bay is a pleasant stroll along the waters edge.

The access point is very easy to find near the BC Ferry dock. Enjoy the ocean and mountain views as well as views of Saltspring Island across the water.

6.Take a drive on many of our backroads and enjoy all the rural settings. Enjoy a trip to Lake Cowichan or to Ladysmith meandering on all the backs roads to get you to your destination.

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often as needed and available at local health food and some grocery stores. It’s a must have for everyone in today’s crazy world and it is available in tincture form for adults, and there is one for children and pets that is made with glycerine. I recommend this remedy all the time as a necessary tool to have handy as we all ride intense and extreme emotional rollercoasters. It lives in my purse and it has assisted me and others hundreds of times over the twenty years I have been enjoying its benefits.

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hile I was walking along the beach reflecting back on the last few years of my life, I realized how much my emotions and really, my lack of understanding and control over them has dominated my life.

This is learned behaviour as I was raised in a family where emotions were not understood, talked about or managed in a healing and loving way. I was the sensitive and emotional one, was easily hurt and cried, but this didn’t always work out as a benefit for me...

As I strolled along marvelling at the expansive low tide lines and critters, I recalled times in my life where my emotions were out of control, and I realized too that I didn’t have many tools to handle how I was feeling and what was happening to my body, as the emotions took their toll on me physically to create widespread pain.

How can it be that we are not taught about feelings, emotions, and how to move the energy through our bodies from a very young age? Why are these crucial life skills not shared with us? How many times have our long held pent-up emotions wreaked havoc in our relationships and lives, and created an inability to live authentic lives each and every day? A real detriment to our happiness, health and personal success in life.

To help myself move through and heal suppressed and stuck emotional energy, I have been exploring tools to process and integrate emotions so they can flow. For that discovery, I have been deeply studying the work and legacy of Dr. Edward Bach (18861936), and his tremendous gift of 38 Bach Flower remedies created to soothe our myriad of emotions.

Starting in 1930, Dr. Bach identified the first three flowers he would use to make his initial flower remedies: Impatiens (for impatience), Mimulus (for fear of known things ie: virus and death), and Clematis (for dreaminess and lack of interest in present circumstances).

He was convinced that there must be harmless ways in Nature to help humans be in resonance with well being, and the way to do this was through balancing emotions with flower essences.

Dr. Bach believed that traditional doctors were treating the dis-ease instead of the patient. He saw how patients could heal by being helped with their emotional well being, taking appropriate flower essences to balance what they were feeling, and looking at the personality of the person instead of the dis-

RIDING THE WAVES OF EMOTIONS... ease. An amazing insight into root causes of dis-ease, and it is very true that you have to ‘feel it to heal it’.

Dr. Bach studied human behaviour and emotions, and created 38 remedies to cover the spectrum of our emotional experience.

Here are more examples: Agrimony for mental torment behind a brave face; Gentian for hopelessness and despair; Hornbeam for that Monday morning feeling; Larch for lack of confidence; Oak for being exhausted but struggling on; Red Chestnut for fear or over concern for others; Walnut for protection from change and outside influences; White Chestnut for unwanted thoughts and mental arguments; Wild Rose for resignation and apathy and Willow for resentment… this is a small sampling of the 38 remedies which he divided into 7 groups: Fear - Uncertainty - Lack of Interest in Present Circumstances - Loneliness - Despondency and Despair Oversensitivity and Overcare for Others welfare.

You may have heard about or seen Dr. Bach’s ‘Rescue Remedy’, in bright yellow packaging which is a blend of five flower essences (Impatiens, Star of Bethlehem, Cherry Plum, Rock Rose, and Clematis), to provide immediate calm and ease in acute stressful and trauma situations. It’s easy and safe to use, 4 sprays or drops as

I feel deeply aligned with Dr. Bach’s remedies and have much respect and gratitude for his gift of flower remedies.

I’ve had much personal success using them, I have completed my first two levels of Bach Flower training, and I am thoroughly enjoying making personal remedy mixes for clients, friends, family and a few dogs and cats too! When I create a personal mix for someone, they complete a questionnaire and the remedies required reveal themselves. The positive changes and increased sense of well being people (and animals!) experience is truly amazing, heart warming and inspiring.

Now is the time in our lives when our personal well being, emotional health and stability matter more than ever. The extreme upheaval of the last two years, has been very hard on our collective nervous systems and the ways that we relate with our family, friends and outside world. Bach Flower remedies can assist you in recognizing your emotions and providing specific remedies to soothe, calm and balance your emotional body so you can move easier through life. Please be in touch by email afreshstart@shaw. ca or phone 250 597 2102 if I can help and make a custom Bach Flower remedy for you!

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LUCKY DOG IT’S SHEDDING SEASON!

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s the weather cools and the nights lengthen, our dogs start to shed out their summer coats and grow in fresh insulation for the winter ahead. Even indoor dogs get out enough and see the light changing and will “blow coat”, as we call it in the industry.

If you have a fluffy dog this event is apparent on your furniture, clothes, and under the bed. Vacuuming is a must, but a good “blowout” for your dog can be beneficial. At Lucky Dog we have professional coat

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blasters that use high pressure air without heat to blast out loose hair and dirt. It’s much more efficient than brushing and it’s easier on your arms and your dog’s skin. You can see the skin while you’re blasting your dog and check for hotspots, fleas and ticks, and hidden mats.

When we wash your dog and she’s “blowing coat” we find it better to mask up and blast out as much loose hair as possible before we wash her.

There’s little sense in washing hair that’s going to end up in the trash. Then we give a warm sudsy bath and finish with a shedding conditioner.

This conditioner makes the fur slick so when we do the final blast to dry the coat the last of the loose hair flies out easily.

Short coated dogs also shed seasonally and some of them can have quite dense coats that almost form a pelt. These coats are better taken on with a wash first to loosen up the tight hair. We soak the conditioner in deeply and rub it in with a rubber scrubbing

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tool. Then we rinse, blast and get a fine comb in there to pull the last chunks out.

Sometimes a dog’s coat has just started to blow and it’s still too tight to come out nicely. In this case Lucky Dog has a blow out guarantee. You can come back in two weeks when the shedding process has progressed and we will give your dog a dry blasting to finish the job; no extra charge.

All the brushing and combing usually isn’t enough during shedding season. It’s time to call up the professionals and get it done right. Then maintenance is easier on you, your dog, and your furniture.

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Down by the Bay Where the eelgrass grows Back to my home, I dare not go For if I do My mother would say Have you ever seen eelgrass being transplanted?!

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10:45 am. This year we will be including those who were lost to PTSD.

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id you know that eelgrass is not an actual “seaweed”? It is a seagrass that grows in shallow, muddy or sandy bottomed estuarine bays (such as Cowichan Bay).

Eelgrass anchors itself in sand or mud using a rhizome which is a stem that has numerous hairlike white roots.

C The Importance of Eelgrass

For the past 20 years, Cowichan Tribes, SeaChange Marine Conservation Society, Cowichan Land Trust, Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre and other local organizations have been working together to restore Cowichan Bay’s eelgrass beds to their former glory.

According to some Cowichan Tribes members, there used to be a saying that “when the tide is out, the table is set”.

Cowichan Bay’s eelgrass beds used to cover the entire estuary intertidal zone and were a critical habitat and food source for many different species of animals.

Historically, Cowichan Tribes members were able to collect everything they needed for a meal from Cowichan’s eelgrass beds.

Eelgrass beds are still a critical source of food and shelter for many different types of animals (salmon, crab, shrimp and others too numerous to list here).

Salmon fry use the eelgrass as shelter while they’re transitioning to saltwater; crabs use eelgrass for both habitat and food source, even swans eat tasty eelgrass shoots and sometimes munch on snails and other creatures living on the eelgrass strands.

ome join us on October 14th. We are open for lunch and following lunch we will be hosting our Annual Poppy Envelope Stuffing.

Help is needed as we have over 6,000 envelopes to stuff for the Poppy Campaign which starts on October 29th.

We will be honouring the Canadian service men and women who have lost their lives on Canadian soil by holding a Special Service on October 22nd starting at

Also on the program will our Honour Guard, Cds. Bob Collin and James Baird reading off the names of the veterans lost this year, Wayne Montgomery will sing a “A Soldiers Memoir” and a video of Taylor Fance playing “Society’s Disguise”.

Malahat Legion President Isabelle Hammer and Allistair McGregor will also be laying wreathes.

Thanks to Mike Trepanier of Shawnigan Lake who crafted the cabinet on display at the Malahat Legion.

Don’t forget to check out our Galley’s great food and our Saturday Meat Draws from 3 – 5:00 pm.

Covid rules will be observed so bring your vaccine card and a piece of ID.

In September, the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre will be working with Cowichan Tribes, SeaChange Marine Conservation Society and others to transplant 4000 eelgrass shoots in the Bay as a continuation of our restoration activities.

So if you go down to the bay and the tide is out, take a moment to appreciate the habitat and food that our precious eelgrass beds provide. And if you’re a teacher, you might consider bringing your class to the Nature Centre for some more in-depth learning about eelgrass and its role in our estuary. www.cowichanestuary.ca

By Madeline Southern Nature Educator

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eyond the benefits of organic produce for the wellbeing of people, organic farming includes management practices that research is showing does in fact help mitigate climate change.

Carbon, created by pollution, can actually be absorbed back into soil through a process called carbon sequestration.

Although soils globally are highly depleted, the importance of soil quality is at the forefront of organic farming through what is now called regenerative practices, many of which have been practiced by traditional farmers for centuries. Some of these practices include intercropping (a biodiverse mutually beneficial planting system), low tillage practices and cover cropping (planting a non-saleable crop strictly to provide ground cover, water retention and health to the soil microbiome). Encouraging organic farming means supporting the reduction of pollution, not only in our food, but also in the atmosphere.

There are, however, many barriers for organic farmers, such as securing land, sourcing crop inputs approved by the

production as well as businesses who sell local organic products in their stores or restaurants.

When local businesses sponsor IOPA, they not only connect with a wider network of farmers but their support enables IOPA to provide educational workshops to the public at various agricultural events and to continue raising awareness of the benefits of organic food, grow the organic sector here on the islands and provide food security to all who live here.

IOPA - Connecting Organic Farming To Community Canadian Organic standards and making connections with local businesses.

To support organic farmers, local food security and improve access to land, IOPA has created programs that are part of the solution.

The Incubator program matches aspiring farmers with mentors from existing certified organic farms. This allows new farmers to develop their business name and skills under the guidance of

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experienced organic producers, share in certification cost and infrastructure and sell their products as certified organic faster because their mentor ensures organic integrity is always upheld.

The Associate member program spotlights businesses on Vancouver Island who support organic farmers by providing certified organic seeds, crop amendments, machinery and tools for use in organic

If you are interested in supporting the organic movement or becoming an Associate member, you can sign up at iopa.ca or contact admin@ iopa.ca for more details.

The Islands Organic Producers Association (IOPA) is a nonprofit member-driven society that has been certifying farms on Vancouver Island and surrounding islands since 1990.

Image above; Kale undersown with clover on Tatlo Road Farm.

Undersowing helps protect the soil and adds nutrients. Courtesy Tatlo Road Farm

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Listening. The Heart of Healing

id you ever hear the story of the angry bear that came across a young girl who was sleeping? Would you like to hear it?

Let me expand out the story for context. One day a young girl was walking through a forest when she came to a cottage. In she went and, on the table, she saw 3 bowels of porridge, umm she licked her lips greedily ate 2 of the bowels before getting sickly full ran upstairs and fell into bed unwell….

Context makes a difference, right?

When it comes to personal health, context is hugely important and is often

Reoccuring injuries/ Chronic pain Digestive health Low energy Anxiety/depression Trauma recovery Concussion/ head injuries

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overlooked. It is common to narrow down to the symptoms of the pain or low energy, yet it is our larger story that often guides us to the root cause and unlock our true healing potential.

Expanding our cultural story of medicine, we see why it has taken this shape.

Since the American Medical Association endorsed the Flexnor report in 1910, the traditional medicine practices of plants medicine, poultices, food medicines, deep listening, intuitions, healing circles, were sacrificed to allow for the emergence of the biomedical model (Western Medicine) that we see today. And indeed, this

model is employed worldwide to be the gold standard in emergency medicine care, for example if one has a traumatic broken leg requiring extensive care, they would seek an orthopedic surgeon rather than an acupuncturist.

With the major advances made in empirical medicine CT scans, real time MRI’s, individual laboratory testing techniques there have been certain areas left behind. Our care of preventive medicine, chronic disease, and our understanding of nature and the cultural influences on individual health are among some of our current difficulties.

It is now becoming clearer that a deep listening to the persons story is essential to understanding what is really

going on for the person at the time.

With this clarity the practitioner can set forward a specific plan, order tailored laboratory testing, create individualized wellness or make adequate referrals where necessary.

Bringing balance to the persons life through their relationship with nature, diet, movement, culture, community centered in their own unique purpose seems to be truly the new gold standard for health as we move together towards a common goal of deep understanding.

David McCauley lives in the Cowichan Valley.

He is the lead healing facilitator at SaoirsesProject.

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attoos can be a wonderful form of self-expression, but unfortunately they don’t always live up to our expectations. Whether it’s a new tattoo that didn’t quite hit the mark or a 20 year old tattoo that doesn’t represent you anymore, Golden Ghost Studio can help!

Tattoos are made up of thousands of ink particles suspended in your skin. Although your body recognizes this ink as a foreign substance, it is unable to remove it due to the large particle size.

In tattoo removal, the laser applies concentrated energy with an incredibly fast pulse to specifically target that pigment. The shallowest layers of ink in the dermis absorb this energy and shatter into smaller pieces, which allows your immune system to flush it away over the following weeks. This exposes the deeper layers of ink, which will be targeted in subsequent sessions.

Image above; Post 2 enlighten txs photos courtesy Dr. Jill Lezalc

Golden Ghost Tattoo Removal

The efficacy of your removal sessions depends largely on the depth and density of the ink, the location and age of the tattoo, and the overall health of the patient. Best results can be achieved by staying hydrated, eating clean, and anything else that strengthens your immune system!

At Golden Ghost Studio, we use the Enlighten III laser from Cutera, the market’s first triple wavelength and dual pulse duration laser platform. The Enlighten III offers the most efficient and comprehensive tattoo removal results, with the ability to remove all ink colours on any skin type in fewer treatments than traditional tattoo removal technologies.

Still wondering if laser tattoo removal is the right option for you? Schedule a free consultation to chat in person or via phone, and we’ll happily answer any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting you! www.goldenghoststudio.com 250-748-0188

Post 4 baseline enlighten Photo courtesy of Mirable MD

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The Community Farm Store Page — Your Organic Health and Whole Food Market in Duncan — 250-748-6227

celebrate the harvest From locally grown heirloom squash and root vegetables to fresh herbs and wildcrafted mushrooms, we have all the ingredients you need to create nourishing meals this Fall.

October is Mushroom Month at the Farm Store! The entire month is centered around our fungal friends - how to grow, identify, forage, cook, use them for healing, and much more.

Simmer mulled cider, steep a pot of locally blended tea, sip on your favourite fairtrade coffee, or visit our CFS Café for a wonderful selection of warming and healing beverages.

From pickling to pies, stuffing to shortbread, the CFS Apothecary is home to an impressive array of organic herbs, spices, and gourmet spice blends to create culinary magic.

The Community Farm Store Organic Health & Whole Food Market

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come from a communications team or a public engagement think tank as one might imagine; rather, it was developed by people working worldwide to halt extinction and advance recovery.

The International Union for Conservation of Nature — which assesses global species’ status using a “red list” to differentiate between levels of imperilment — introduced the concept of a “green list” to assess levels of recovery feasibility and conservation success.

100 WOMEN WHO CARE 100 Women is an International Organisation. The first Cowichan branch started in 2016 and supports local accredited charities. Since that time a second women’s group (100 Warmland Women) and a men’s group have been started in the area. Since 2016 we have supported 16 local charities and raised $250,000. The success of the venture depends on the members to follow through on their commitment to support the chosen Charity with a $100 donation. A tax receipt is then issued. There are normally four meetings a year. The members can nominate any local accredited charity and from that 3 charities are drawn for the membership to vote on. At our most recent meetings ‘The Green Community’ and Providence Farm were successful. The windfall is approximately $10,000 depending on current membership. It is a simple and effective way of supporting our community. We welcome new members and the participation of all members to get involved in the Nomination process.

For more information go to our website at 100WomenCowichan.

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GREENING THE RED LIST CAN ACCELERATE SPECIES RECOVERY

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nvironmentalists working to promote recovery of plants and animals at risk of extinction often face the challenge of how to best motivate the public. Should we describe the alarming decline of a beloved creature to spur action, or communicate a rare but inspiring success story to instil hope?

How best to frame efforts to recover species on the brink is not limited to how we communicate with others; it’s also relevant to how we approach our work.

Efforts to reverse the trends that threaten wildlife survival can be hard to sustain. It’s sometimes tremendously difficult to remain energized and positive in the face of ongoing, demoralizing species declines.

Happily, a glass-half-full approach to framing species at risk recovery has emerged. It didn’t

“Warnings of imminent extinctions are not the only way to catalyse conservation efforts,” the IUCN states. “We also need an optimistic vision of species conservation that presents a road map on how to conserve a species and achieve its recovery.

This is necessary to incentivize positive conservation actions and programmes. To achieve this, the Red List assessment process needs to be expanded to include classifiers of conservation success. IUCN is currently in the process of creating a new set of metrics to do just that.”

This framing gives conservation practitioners a far broader — often more encouraging — picture than species’ status assessments alone. As the online magazine Yale Environment 360 describes, “While the Sumatran rhino’s low numbers may well keep it in the Critically Endangered category for decades to come, its Green Status assessment puts its longterm recovery potential near 50 percent, meaning that continued conservation efforts over the next century could take the species nearly halfway to full recovery ...

For a species that has long been considered little more robust than a museum display, that’s a radical shift in its narrative — one that may well lead to new commitments of money and effort.”

The emergent framework can also play a vital role in changing status quo practices. The popular Canadian approach to government-led recovery initiatives is “priority threat management.” It’s detailed in the study “Prioritizing Recovery Funding to Maximize Conservation of Endangered Species,” which focuses on an area

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of southern Saskatchewan and uses a template for evaluating recovery options for at-risk species based on, among other factors, the perceived cost-effectiveness of recovery measures. As the report notes, “We show here, that we can make limited resources for endangered species go much further by prioritizing investment in management strategies that recover the greatest number of species for the least cost.”

This approach may sound sensible, but the David Suzuki Foundation has expressed concerns about cost-effectiveness becoming the dominant filter under such frameworks, as it could rule out much-needed conservation approaches and result in abandonment of some species. For example, the Saskatchewan report notes that habitat restoration was one of the “least cost-effective individual strategies” in its study area.

Habitat restoration can be a costly undertaking. Yet in many, if not most, cases of species imperilment in Canada, the primary drivers have been industrial and development activities that, while fragmenting and degrading habitat, generated significant economic gains. They thus bear a responsibility to shoulder the costs.

Recovering species at risk is a difficult journey. The first step is stopping the primary threats — stilling the knife, so to speak.

But from there the undertaking becomes more hopeful, grounded in the belief that humans have the imagination and commitment to repair what we’ve damaged.

As the authors of the Journal of Conservation Biology article on which the green list is premised write, “We believe development and implementation of this system will lend to The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species a positive vision for conservation, encouraging optimism.”

“Optimism” isn’t a word you find in scientific journal articles about vulnerable species every day.

Here’s to more.

Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

Georgia Nicols M.A. Georgia’s book, You and Your Future is a best seller with international printings in 3 languages. georgianicols.com Aries (March 21-April 19) This month you’re focused on close friendships and partnerships because the Sun is opposite your sign. (This is the only time all year this occurs.) When this annual event happens, you have the ability to more clearly see the relationship you are in. Major Bonus!

Nevertheless, Mercury retrograde is also taking place opposite your sign.

Oy! Mercury retrograde will attract ex-partners and old friends back into your world. Sometimes this is an opportunity for fun times and a chance to catch up on old history.

Sometimes it’s disastrous. That’s because ex-partners come in all flavours, shapes, sizes and colours.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) This month you’re gung-ho to work hard, work smart, and get better organized! Because you are so keen to “do it all”, you will set high, personal standards for yourself and want results.

However, unfortunately, Mercury retrograde will rob you of some of your desired efficiency. You will encounter delays, goofy mistakes, mixed-up communications, lost paperwork, missed appointments and broken equipment (including transportation). This means that right when you want to be on top of your game, Mercury retrograde will be like Loki – the trickster – trying to sabotage your best efforts. Courage!

Gemini (May 21-June 20) The good news is that this month will bring opportunities to have fun and socialize with others.

Sports events will delight you. Fun activities with kids will please you.

This is also an excellent window of time to be on a vacation. (Yay me!)

Meanwhile, old flames might be back in the picture. This can be a challenge. Sometimes dealing with ex-lovers is dreadful or sometimes you’re Jennifer and Ben? Note: This month the Sun is in your fellow Air sign, which offers you support – like the third leg on a three-legged stool.

You will be strong and be able to accomplish a lot.

Cancer (June 21-July 22) You can expect to have a stronger emphasis on home, family and your private life this month. Many of you will be more involved than usual with a parent. One

of the reasons you will have this strong focus on home and family might be due to family reunions.

Relative you haven’t seen for a while might be camped on your doorstep and eating out of your fridge. Oy! Hopefully, someone will help you with home repairs because right now you’re keen to make improvements and changes at home. Be patient with partners and close friends to avoid power struggles. (You need that like a fish needs a bicycle.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) Expect a fast-paced month ahead!

Your daily pace will accelerate because of a jampacked schedule full of short trips, appointments, meetings, extra time spent with siblings and relatives, increased studying and reading plus conversations with everyone.

You’ll be full of ideas and eager to communicate. Please note: in this same window of time, Mercury retrograde will trip you up because it is sitting in its own “home.” Expect transportation delays, mixed-up communications, misplaced items, cancelled appointments, goofy errors and crazy misunderstandings.

Very likely, you will hear from old friends and run into people from your past. Enjoy redecorating at home and buying pretty things.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) “Show me the money!” This month, you will focus on money, cash flow and earnings. You might contemplate big expenses and major purchases. You will have moneymaking ideas, especially ideas you considered once before.

Why not try again? Run it up the flagpole to see if anyone salutes?

Meanwhile Mercury retrograde will cause delays and mistakes. Cheques in the mail will be late. Be aware of all financial transactions because it’s easy to make a mistake now.

Perhaps information is incomplete?

You might be led astray or jump to wrong conclusions? Fortunately, with Venus in your House of

Communications, you are charming and diplomatic.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) Once a year, for four weeks the Sun is in your sign giving you a chance to recharge your batteries for the rest of the year. That time has arrived!

You will feel invigorated, confident and energetic! Things will go your way and you will also attract important people and favourable situations to you. Furthermore, fiery Mars is in your sign. When you add the energy of this to the Sun – you end up being PowerPoint on steroids! Mercury retrograde is also in your sign, which means you will be plagued with silly delays, stupid mistakes misplaced items and car problems. You might encounter ex-partners from the past either in person or online. You might dream about them or think about them?

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) This is an excellent time to buy wardrobe goodies for yourself.

(Check the daily Moon Alert to avoid regrets.) Meanwhile, this month, the Sun, Mercury retrograde, and fiery Mars are all “hiding” in your chart. This means it’s the perfect time to be retrospective and do a little navel gazing. Not only will you benefit from contemplating some inner issues – you might also do research and dig up answers to old problems. It will be easy for you to “go into the past”. You might also work alone or behind the scenes to do something to shore up your home and family scene. Whatever work you do now will have a pay off in the future. (We like!)

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) This month is a popular time for you! Younger people as well as physically active people will be in your world. Some of you might be involved with a competition, especially with physical sports. Not only will you enjoy the company of others; this month offers you an opportunity to share your hopes and dreams for the future with

someone to get their feedback.

(Their feedback will help you.)

Likewise, it’s a good window of time to do some serious goalsetting. Try this. Goals are helpful. They make future decision-making easier and they keep you on track. They give you a sense of purpose and clarity.

Meanwhile, a hidden love affair might be taking place for some of you.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) The Sun will be at high noon in your chart this month, which symbolically means it will cast you in a spotlight. This is good news because this spotlight will be flattering! This means that without doing anything special, bosses, parents and VIPs will admire you in the next four weeks. (It’s all smoke and mirrors.) Since you have this marvellous advantage – use it! Now is the time to make your pitch and advance your agenda. This is also a lovely time to enjoy the friendship of creative, artistic people. “You’re related to Pablo? I thought you looked unusual.”

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) You will have strong feelings of escapism this month. “I gotta blow this pop stand!” Grab every chance to travel that comes your way. You might also explore opportunities in publishing and the media as well as something to do with medicine or the law. You will have strong opinions about politics, religion and racial issues, which could lead to arguments. You are an idealist and you always want to make the world a better place. Very likely you will be revisiting old issues.

Incidentally, Mercury retrograde will help you to finish important papers, manuscripts, screenplays or a book.

You might also be in touch with someone in another country whom you have not seen for a while.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) Activity is taking place in one of your Money Houses, specifically the one dealing with the wealth and assets of others. Issues will be intense for you this month. Past situations are suddenly back on your plate again. The good news is that the next four weeks are an excellent time to wrap up old business concerning wills, mortgages, shared property, insurance matters and anything that you own jointly with others. Squabbles and disputes about ownership might take place.

Just remember – you can be happy or you could be right. What’s it going to be? www.georgianicols.com

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