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Issue 90, May 2016

Published by Cowichan Valley Voice Magazine Editors Sheila & Richard Badman Contact us at: editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com 250 746 9319 - 6514 Wicks Rd, Duncan BC V9L 5V2 Visit us online at www.cowichanvalleyvoice.com Proofreader Diana Pink

Distribution Mike Andringa

Event Calendar Angela Sheppard

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May Events 6-7 Local Food and Drink Fundraiser for CGC 8 Busy Vintage Fair is Back 11 Around The Valley For Mother’s Day 16-18 Nobuntu On Vancouver Island 20 Eye on Shawnigan 21 Evergreen Independent School 22 Cobble Hill’s Children and Apple Pie 23 Experience Downtown Duncan 36-41 May Day at Sunrise Waldorf School 45 Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Expecting and New Mom 51 Local Thoughts About Site C Dam 59 The Changing Face of Cannabis in the Cowichan Valley 60 Shocking Migratory Changes 61 The Community Farm Store 62-65 May Horoscopes 69 Directory 70-71

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING VALLEY VOICES Daniel Hudson, Heather Kaye, Talyn Martin, Hylton and Angela, Pam Stiles, Amy and Tafadzwa Matamba, Angela Nessel, Simon Pidcock, Jim Crellin, Carol Messier, Lee Masters, Susan Quackenbush, Veronica Scott, Chelsea Abbott, Pat Spezowka, Rachel Allen, Cowichan Cat Rescue, Debbie Wood, Kathryn Lowther, Kate Koyote, Dominica Dorazio, David Yaeger, Trevor Husband, Erin Kapela, Faye Stefan, John Scull, Steve Unger, Gill Polard, David Suzuki, Sandra Stevenson, Verna Buhler, Marita Rosenlind, Leslie Rhault, Hebecca Montoril, Joy Emmanuel, Richard Neftin, Szos St Germain, Nicolette Genier and The Wonderful Staff at The Community Farm Store and The Lovely Georgia Nicols

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OUR COMMUNITY

LOCAL FOOD & DRINK Cowichan Grown Buy Local Buy Fresh 9 Island Farmhouse Poultry BBQ Spatchcock Chicken 9 Farm Fresh Picnic With The Cow-op.ca 10 Thank You To Greg and Anne 12 Scruffy McPrawn’s Scrumptious Garlic Prawns 12 Making Samosas A Community Affair 13 Celebrate Spring Release 14-15 Cowichan Craft Brewery Tours and Pub Hops 34 Crowe and Appel 42 Call for Vendors Downtown Duncan Location 56 A New Food Spot In Town Yumeez Grill 57 Table Talk 68 FARM & GARDEN Getting Started as a Beginner Beekeeper 44 MilThere’s a New Chipper for Hire! 47 Revitalizing the Rhododendron Garden 66 56th Annual Spring Flower Show and Tea 66 LOCAL ARTS Michka Art Play At Blue Grouse 35 Art That Defines Energy and Passion 43 Painting with Kees Bais 67 BODY, MIND & SOUL Mother’s Helper Energizing TCM 19 Self Healing 32 Bio-Energetics-Help for a Variety of Health Concerns 50 Forgive Mom 52 A Safe Container 53 Building a Foundation 54 Vaccinations Immunity and Homeopathy 55 Achilles Heel 56 What Will be Important To You At The End Of Your Life? 57 Coastal Wood Burning Saunas 58 Pattern Interrupted 68 PETS, RECREATION & NATURE Cowichan Camps 24-27 Camp Qwanoes Celebrating 50 Years of Adventure 28 Spring Whale Report 29 Wooden Boats and Lily D 30 Maple Bay Marina’s Annual Wooden Boat Festival 31 Success With Your Rescue Dog 48 It’s Kitten Season 48 Lucky Dogs Essential Oils 49 One Tide On One Day 57 Join Hearts and Hands for the Great Turning 67

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PAINTING BY JOAN JEQUE POTTERY 1 & HANDBAGS BY SUE LABERGE Imagine That! 251 Craig St, Duncan runs to

CROFTON ART GROUP SHOW & SALE Framed & matted art work jewelry pottery & cards Crofton Senior Centre 1507 Joan Ave 10-5pm

A TASTE OF SPRING FUNDRAISER A long table affair all courses paired w/ local wines & ciders proceeds to Cowichan Green Community Old Firehouse Wine & Cocktail Bar 40 Ingram St, Duncan 12-4pm $115

MOTHER’S DAY STORYTIME & CRAFT Ladysmith library 740 1st Ave 250 245 2322 2-3pm FREE

May 28

JAZZ SOUL SOURCE, Nick LaRiviere’s 19 pc.R&B Band! Crofton Pub 1534 Joan Ave 2-5pm BUSINESS EXPO MS Fundraiser Travelodge Silverbridge Inn 11-3pm

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TASTE OF VENICE DINNER & COOKING CLASS w/ Chef Gary Faessler Kilrenny Farm 1470 Cowichan Bay Rd 250 743 9019 6-8:30pm $70 U-FIX IT BIKEWORKS & YOUTH ARTWORKS ART SHOW 8th annual art show in celebration of Mental Health Awareness week all welcome runs May 3-May 14 Tues- Fri 2:30-5:30 Sat 12-4pm 51 Trunk Rd OANNA MACY & THE GREAT TURNING Free intro for 6 week practice group Cowichan Green Community joye@telus. net 7pm COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin RAc #103-44 Queens Rd, Duncan 250 710 3581 Tuesdays 3/10/17/24/31 12-3pm $15-$45 WEEKLY MEDITATION VIU Cowichan Tuesdays 3/10/17/24/31

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COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE Frauke McCashin, RAc #103-44 Queens Rd, Duncan 250 710 3581 Wednesdays 4/11/18/25 5-8pm $15-$45 COWICHAN TOASTMASTER CLUB 950 Meeting guests welcome Island Savings Centre Boardroom cowichantoastmasters. com 7-9pm Wednesdays 4/11/18/25

MARY POPPINS THE BROADWAY MUSICAL Presented by Duncan Christian School Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 7pm May 6&7 WEEKLY MEDITATION board room Cowichan Green Community joye@telus. net 5-6pm $2 May 6/13/20/27 LOW TIDE DAY IN COWICHAN BAY 7 Cowichan Bay Estuary cowichanestuary. ca 10:30-3pm KIDS LEARN TO FISH Education booths activities catch & keep a fish enjoy a free lunch kidslearntofish.com Chemainus Lake Park 10-2pm FREE MUSIC OF THE CINEMA Special Oscar Award for best movie costume Chr Reformed Church 930 Trunk Rd, Duncan 7:30pm $15/$10 STAND UP PADDLE BOARD ESSENTIALS COURSE Paddle Canada certified Basic SUP no experience needed registration required bluedogkayaking.com Mill Bay Marina 740 Handy Rd, Mill Bay 9:30-12 pm $60 includes gear HOLISTIC PET HEALTH SEMINAR W/ DR BRENDA BERNHARDT Community Farm Store 2-4pm 250 748-6227 to book FREE EPIC ESTATES NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE Shawnigan Beach Estates off Renfrew Rd North End 9-4pm FREE HOSPITAL DAY A TOUCH OF RED ON THE RUNWAY Fashion show & bake sale Chemainus Legion Hall 250 246 2476 1-3pm

Providence Farm 1843 Tzouhalem Rd, Register 250 746 4204 10-12pm $125 includes supplies May 7 & 14 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Bird’s 8 Eye Cove Farm 5881 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan reservations 250 748 6379 10:302:30pm $40

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET complimentary portrait sessions w/ Poppy Photography reservations req’d 1230 Merridale Rd, Cobble Hill 11-3pm $24.95/$12.50 info@merridalecider.com STRING FEVER The Cowichan Camerta String Orchestra a selection of music for Mothers Day St Edwards Church 2085 Maple Bay Rd 250 701 0748 2pm $15 child $5 family $30 PHILOSOPHER’S TABLE Watch the film Yes Man followed by discussion Cowichan Centre for Peaceful Community 165 Station St dianecacciato@yahoo.ca 7-9:30pm FREE VICTORIA SYMPHANY: ODE TO JOY 9 Featuring Victoria Choral Society & Victoria Philharmonic Choir Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan 7:30pm

RENT-A-WALL ART GROUP SHOW 10 PORTALS Art Space inside Island Savings Centre for info 250 746 1633 Mon-Fri 10-5pm Sat 10-1pm FREE runs to May 31

JENNIFER OLSON: PAINTING IN 11 WATERCOLOURS Chemainus Sketch Club Fuller Lake Arena 250 245 4681 New Members Welcome 10am FREE

GLOW JUICERY GRAND OPENING 12 Organic juciery & raw food cafe 3-5380 TCH glowjuicery.ca SPIRIT JOURNEY CIRCLE hosted by 13 Trevor Husband an opportunity for guidance & healing Harmony Yoga Studio 360 Duncan St allnationswellness.com 7:15-9:30pm

COTTAGE PAINT WORKSHOP 115 Kenneth St, Duncan 250 746 9809 103pm $125 runs May 5/14/19/28

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BLUE PENCIL CAFE all local writers invited to meet w/ a mentor. 250 510 7974 Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan 1-4pm FREE

TASTE OF MARSEILLE FRANCE w/ Chef Gary Faessler The Worldly Gourmet 522 1st Ave, Ladysmith 250 245 7307 7-9:30pm $65

5GAMES NIGHT Bring your favourite game or play ours all ages Cowichan Library 2687 James St, Duncan 7pm FREE

SPRING FLING baking clothing plant book sale concession silent auction Sylvan United Church 985 Shawnigan Mill Bay Rd 10-2pm FREE

ALTERED OLIVES VINTAGE MARKET 14 Local artisans & vendors serving wood-fired pizza Bird’s Eye Cove Farm

JEWELLERY BOX 7&14 WORKSHOP Solid wood w/ fine woodworker Andrew Brown

LET’S DANCE Youth dance Dj games musicians & food fundraiser for CGC Youth Outreach Duncan Showroom 131

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MAKE A HANGING BASKET OR PLANTER FOR MOM Kids Only, Parents may watch. Dinters Nursery 3-5pm

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5881 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan 10-3pm

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Station St, Duncan 7:30-10pm jennifer@ cowichangreencommunity.org

Glenora info sdbartram@gmail.com 7-8:30pm by donation

GENEVIEVE & THE WILD SUNDAYS CD RELEASE CELEBRATION w/ Ivonne Hernandez Shanti Bremer & Kelly Girvan The Hub 2375 Koksilah Rd 7pm $15/$12 adv brownpapertickets.com

COW-OP.CA FARMERS’ PICNIC 19 Cowichan’s online farmers’ market hosts a mini market & picnic Charles Hoey

LADYSMITH SALTAIR GARDEN CLUB PLANT SALE Aggie Hall Symonds & 1st Ave Ladysmith 9am FREE

THE WIZARD OF OZ Chalkboard 20 Theatre Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St runs May 20-21

COWICHAN FOLK GUILD COFFEEHOUSE Presents Ross Douglas Duncan United Church 246 Ingram St rossdouglas.com 7pm $10 $5 CFG members

MAPLE BAY MARINA WOODEN 21 BOAT FESTIVAL Wood boats of all types come and walk the docks displays on

FLOWER SHOW & TEA Presented by Cowichan Valley Garden Club w/ guest Andrea Strachan St Peter’s Church 500 Church Rd Duncan 1-4pm GARDEN PALS Program for children & parents Centennial Park in Duncan duncangarden.com 10-11:30am Runs May 14 & 28 FREE ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUP Were you adopted? Let’s talk Cowichan Library 2687 James St walkabout07@live.ca 2-4pm FREE CHILDREN & APPLE PIE FAIR Family festival activities for all ages silent auction raffle prizes concession bake table buy a pie win diamond jewellery fundraiser for Evergreen Independent School Cobble Hill Fairgrounds 10-3pm FREE PRAWN SEASON OFFICIALLY OPEN Live spot prawns available at Cowichan Bay Seafoods Victoria

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GET PHIL’D UP 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY Join us for special treats Cowichan Bay waterfront

Park Downtown Duncan info@cow-op.ca 4:30-7pm FREE food by donation

shore 6145 Genoa Bay Rd FREE

WALK OF NATIONS Celebrate the diversity of the Valley. Food, cultural performances & musical entertainment walk starts at VIU campus 10am 10-2pm FREE 3R’S BOUTIQUE Fundraising rummage sale to encourage people to reuse recycle and re-imagine Cowichan Centre for Peaceful Community 165 Station St dianecacciato@yahoo.ca 10-5pm by donation

Event Shuttle Available through

LATIN JAZZ Tom Vickery w/ Pat Murphy on congas, Crofton Pub 1534 Joan Ave 2-5pm

5039 Marshall Rd, Duncan I 250 709 2279 register jennyg@bluegrouse.ca

NOW & THEN: A SHOWING OF EJ 23 HUGHES Excellent Frameworks 28 Station St, Duncan excellentframeworks.ca

workshops silent auction vendors tea Cobble Hill Hall 3550 Watson Ave millmaygardenclub.com 9-2pm $2.00

runs to May 28

AVERILL CREEK OPEN HOUSE & SPRING WINE RELEASE Averill Creek Vineyard 6552 North Rd, Duncan 250 709 9986 11-5pm FREE

COWICHAN VALLEY ARTS COUNCIL AGM 6pm Mesachie Room, Island Savings Ctr

SACRED CHANT CIRCLE Rivendell Yurt

vinoteca.ca

CHEMAINUS CLASSICALCONCERTS The DieMahler Quartet transcendence St Michael’s Church chemainusclassicalconcerts.ca 2pm $20 Adv$17

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AFRO CUBAN JAZZ w/Pablo Cardenas Crofton Pub 1534 Joan Ave 2-5pm

Join us for Lunch Wed - Sun. Dinner on the Weekends.

Brunch on Sundays.

NICHIREN VOW CEREMONY 22 Nichiren Peace Center for info 250 710 7594 10am

NATIVE FLUTE PLAYING WORKSHOP Lake Cowichan 1-4pm $45 rommyflutes@ shaw.ca

BRASS KNUCKLE DERBY DAMES CAR WASH & BOTTLE DRIVE OK Tire & Auto Service 6482 Norcross Rd bkddderby@ gmail.com 9-5pm by donation

VINOTECA AT ZANATTA

THE ART OF COMPOSITION IN LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHY w/ Brad Powell LadysmithCameraClub.com 7pm $5 drop-in fee

13 GRAB STICK: MARTIAL 25-27 ARTS MOVEMENT FOR HEALTH w/ Master Michael Tse Glenora

Hall Register @ rivendellrhythm@shaw.ca 6-9pm

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PAINT NIGHT AT BLUE GROUSE WINERY w/MichKa Art Play 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan 6:30-8:30pm to

69th ANNUAL COMMUNITY 28 FLOWER & GARDEN SHOW Presented by Mill Bay Garden Club

Ladysmith Maritime Festival Free 28 harbour tours speak w/ captains of 20 heritage boats Ladysmith Community Marina 10-4pm FREE

RELEASING STICK QI GONG w/ 29 Master Michael Tse Glenora Hall register @ WildGooseQigongCentre.com 11-3pm

REEL ALTERNATIVES I’ll See You In 30 My Dreams Cowichan Performing Arts Centre 2687 James St, Duncan 7pm $12/$5

GAINING CULTURAL 31 COMPETENCE in working w/ Indigenous clients exec.dir@cwav.org Best Western Cowichan Valley Inn 6474 TCH 9-4pm $25 incls lunch snack & materials

Health Food Store Expanding PRODUCE SECTION

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sustainable fashions natural make up body products mens products natural pet supply

We will have more space for more things including produce and so much more!

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healthy snacks natural bulk foods cleaning products vitamin selection household for YOU!

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A Local Food And Drink Fundraiser For CGC’s Teaching Kitchen

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bsinthe cured confit, Raincoast Trout, a Smoked Turkey and Stinging Nettle Strata, and a Nettle and Hazelnut Ravioli are but a few of the locally sourced dishes that will be featured on the Taste of Spring Fundraiser’s menu. Hosted

by Bill Jones, of Deerholme Farm, Jeff Downie, of the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar, and the Cowichan Chefs’ Collaborative, this afternoon fundraiser will be held in Cowichan Green Community’s (CGC) honour on Sunday, May 1st from 12pm-4pm at the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar (40 Ingram Street).

This will be a long table style affair, with individual courses paired with local wine and cider. The menu will be prepared by local chefs Bill Jones, Dan Hudson (Hudson’s on First), Fatima da Silva

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(Vinoteca), Ian Blom (Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar), and Marissa Goodwin (Organic Fair). Each chef will feature local food in a separate course. The event will also feature a silent auction of memorable local experiences.

Proceeds from this fundraiser will go towards upgrading CGC’s Teaching Kitchen.

This is one of the few licensed commercial kitchens in the Cowichan Region that is open to community groups wishing to rent workshop space, secondary food processors creating valueadded goods, and caterers in need of additional preparation space or cold storage.

Tickets are $115.00 per person and can be purchased online through CGC’s website (www. cowichangreencommunity. org), at the Garden Pantry Store (360 Duncan Street, Duncan), and at the Old Firehouse Wine and Cocktail Bar (40 Ingram Street, Duncan, BC).

For more information on this fundraiser, please contact the Cowichan Green Community at 250748-8506 or email info@ cowichangreencommunity.org.

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org/foodmap. Search by farm name, product, production method, or location.

Print maps are also available at Cowichan Green Community’s office at 360 Duncan Street in Duncan (or phone 250-748-8506 for other pick-up locations near you).

Buy Local!

Food and drink producers who list on the BLBF sell their products through a variety of channels in the Cowichan Region. From longstanding farmers’ markets, to Community Supported Agriculture shares (CSAs), farm-gates sales, and even a new online farmers’ market, accessing and purchasing Cowichan-grown food has never been easier.

Cowichan Grown - Buy Local! Buy Fresh!

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he 7th edition of the Buy Local! Buy Fresh!

Cowichan Farm Map (BLBF) is here! Spanning Shawnigan Lake to south of Nanaimo, this annual guide has been helping Cowichan residents and visitors to the region, search out Cowichan-grown food, drink, and value-added products since its inception.

Blessed with Canada’s only Maritime-Mediterranean climatic zone, the Cowichan is continually making a name for itself as a region capable of producing a wonderfully diverse range of high-quality farm-fresh produce, artisanal foods, and beverages. The BLBF map showcases this bounty and the talented and hard-working producers behind it – this year, 56 unique farms and businesses all with something distinctive, fresh, and delicious to offer consumers. From seasonal fruits and veggies, wines, baked goods, honey, tea, seafood, nuts, berries, and meats to more unusual products like steelhead trout, hemp, limes, and balsamic vinegar, local ingredients and products can be easily found by browsing listings on the map or using the online search component at cowichangreen community.

Here’s a list of Cowichanregion farmers’ markets where our BLBF producers have indicated they and their products can be found: • Cow-op.ca (yearround, online market with Thursday pick up at Cowichan Green Community) • Duncan Farmers’ Market (year-round, Saturdays) • Cobble Hill Farmers’ Market (in-season, Sundays) • Community Farm Store Farmers’ Market (in-season, Sundays) • Cedar Farmers’ Market (in-season, Sundays) Submitted by Heather Kaye, Coordinator, 2016 Buy Local! Buy Fresh! Cowichan Food Map

“It’s fresher from here”

BBQ Spatchcock Chicken Recipe courtesy Chef Daniel Hudson, Hudson’s on First

Amount

Ingredients

1 Whole

Island Farmhouse Poultry Chicken Water Kosher Salt Sugar Bay Leaves Garlic- Cut In Half Onion-Sliced Black Peppercorns Lemons-Cut In Half Olive Oil Fresh Thyme Sprigs Smashed Garlic Salt And Pepper

4 litres 1 Cup 125 grams 2 1 Head 1 Large 3 Tablespoons 2 50 millilitres 3 Cloves To Taste

Method

Firstly, place all the ingredients (except the chicken) into a pot with half the water. Heat till all the sugar and salt is dissolved. Add the rest of the water and leave to cool completely.

Next, take your chicken and cut down either side of the spine to remove the back bone (you can get your butcher to do this) Push down on the breast bone to flatten the chicken out, place into the cooled brine and leave for up to 24 hours.

Once brined, remove and pat dry. Place on a roasting pan and drizzle with the olive oil, spread the garlic and thyme over the top and season. Place in the oven and roast for 45 minutes at 350.

Once roasted, transfer to a preheated BBQ and place skin side down to “char”. Finish, your chicken with your favourite BBQ sauce or glaze.

Chicken available from Country Grocer, 49th Parallel, Duncan Butcher, Great Greens,Crofton Foods and Thrifty Foods

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he Cow-Op. ca online farmers’ market is having a PICNIC! That’s right, the Cowichan Valley’s latest local food initiative wants to invite you to our first public event on Thursday, May 19th, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at Charles Hoey Park along the train tracks across from Cowichan Green Community (CGC) in Duncan.

What exactly is the Cow-Op.ca?

It is Cowichan Valley’s first online farmers’ market, a local farmers’ cooperative offering you the chance to shop for local produce, meat, eggs and much more, all from your computer or mobile device.

Don’t have time or energy for the Saturday market?

Already out of greens by Tuesday? The Cow-Op.ca is the answer.

Unlike a box program where the seller chooses for you, the Cow-Op.ca allows customers to choose exactly what they need, from something as small as a pound of carrots to large volumes to feed a large family. There’s no committment. You can order one week and skip the next, no problem. Naturopathic Doctor Daisey Kent who uses the Cow-Op.ca website regularly finds the service very convenient. “You get to select your favourite

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Farm-Fresh Picnic With The Cow-Op.ca local farm items anytime online,” explains Kent. “And picking up in Duncan (at the CGC) is easy.

I always look forward to picking up my bag of fresh, delicious nutritiousness.”

You can place your order each week at your convenience, between noon on Fridays and midnight on Tuesdays, choosing from an ever-growing variety of Cowichan-grown goods. Payment is made online and then all you have to do is pop in to the commercial kitchen at CGC’s The Station building (360 Canada Ave) Thursdays between 3 and 6 p.m. to pick up your order.

As a kickoff to the Cow-Op. ca’s 2016 season we want to invite you to share a meal with us on Thursday, May 19th outdoors in Charles Hoey Park. Starting at 4:30, we’ll be serving goodies supplied by local farms; roast chicken, salads, pies, tea and more. Donations are requested to help cover the costs. Bring the family for a bite to eat and be amazed by how easily the Cow-Op.ca

Naturopath Daisey Kent picking up her groceries

can fit into your life.

We will also be offering a mini farmers’ market so you can meet the Cow-Op. ca producers face to face, games for the kids, and live music. Come on down May 19th to support your local farmers and be a part of this exciting addition to the Cowichan Valley’s local food movement!

Talyn Martin is the co-owner of 8 ½ acres farm and a seller with Cow-op. ca.

Altered Olives VintageMarket at Birds Eye Cove Farm

DO YOU SUFFER FROM SEASONAL ALLERGIES?

“ Nature give us everything we need to protect and maintain our health”

Busy Vintage Fair is Back!

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t’s that time of year again, time for the semi-annual Altered Olives Vintage Market at Bird’s Eye Cove Farm in Maple Bay! If you’ve attended the markets that we’ve had in the past, you’ll know what a diverse and amazing collection of vendors assemble here for this market. If you’ve never come out to visit us, you really don’t know what you’re missing!

You will be nothing short of amazed and truly inspired when you see all the creative, highly skilled and talented people, and the incredible pieces that they create, that will be taking part in this event. There is a wide range of tastes, patterns and styles to choose from, which ensures that we have something for everyone!

On May 14th, join us for a wide selection of local artisans, up-cycled furniture, farm gate produce, farm to table gourmet pizza and so much more. We are located at 5881 Genoa Bay Road in fabulous Maple Bay. We will

be operating from 10am to 3pm, rain or shine, so we hope to see you there!

A sampling of the vendors that will be there include: Lisa’s Own, BotanicalBead, Art and Soul Creative, Raven Song Soap, Chickinthemud Creations, Myra Inbows, Rust & Burrow, A Vintage Storm, Kippello Creations, Shawnigan Vintage Barn, Hidden Treasures, Kustom Kupcakz, Middle Ground Folk Art & Floral, Vintage Treasures, Vintagely Trim’d Designs, Cindy Eagles - Your Inspiration At Home Consultant, Beyond Ordinary Featuring Sarah Clarke Sacred Space Intuitive, Ida & Birdie Vintage Inspired Upcycling, Refreshed, Not Your Nana’s Silver, Island Folk Furniture, The Vintage Shed, Vintage Home Decor by Hansell & Halket, Lumota, Fallenolive Inklings and Designs, Not Too Shabby by Lorraine Bell, KampKrue, Tailored Timbers, Altered Olives and Fentiman Avenue.

THE SECOND HANGER BOUTIQUE CONSIGNMENT Now accepting clothing items purchased within the last two years. Washed and pressed and on hangers.

Taking in spring and summer items now. Sizes 0-18.

Please call us to set up your appointment.

CONSIGNMENT BY APPT ONLY 250 743 7802 250 743-7802 3541 COBBLE HILL RD

thesecondhanger@shaw.ca

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Come on in and see us at Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery and our knowable staff would be happy to assist you.

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Eat, Drink and Support Local

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regg and Anne Best, owners of Cowichan Bay Seafood Bay have sold their local business but will continue to operate under this name in their other location in the Victoria Public Market at 1701 Douglas Street. They also will continue to maintain their website cowichanbayseafood. com.

Since 2009 when they moved to the Cowichan Valley from Sooke, they have inspired us all through their generosity, hard work and community spirit as observed by the comments that follow: Anne and Gregg Best represent all of the wonderful things that we respect and aspire to be in a small business. They are the hardest working couple I know and as a team they have taken customer service to the highest level. They have always found a way to say “yes” and have consistently gone the extra miles for their accounts. We are pleased to have been able to do business with them and we are truly honoured to consider them friends.

Lance Steward

I know Gregg through my volunteering at the Spot Prawn Festivals the last couple of years. I sometimes have a chance to have a wee chat with Anne when I come in to buy fish or seafood. I know they are an absolutely delightful couple who are extremely hard working, dedicated to providing and contributing to their community, and they are, without a doubt, kind, genuine and most importantly ... real people. I loved Gregg’s enthusiastic delight with the uber positive community response at the Duncan Market and Jake’s on the Lake spot prawn stand in Lake Cowichan last spring during the Spot Prawn Festival J. Stewart Many thanks to Anne and Gregg for teaching our community about the importance of supporting local and sustainable fisheries, the wild salmon work of Alexandra Morton and sharing all those great local fish recipes with us.

We wish you all the best!

The Badman Family A dynamic duo to say the least! Hard working, honest

as the day is long, committed to providing the highest quality, sustainable seafood to their customers. They have championed sustainable fishing practices and helped to put the BC Spot Prawn fishery in the spotlight through their tireless efforts.

We have the privilege of calling them friends. How lucky are we! They are generous, gracious and dependable. They are a team in business and in life. A rarity in this world.

Gail & Grant Byers

Thank You To Gregg & Anne of Cowichan Bay Seafoods

When I hear the words “community spirit”, I immediately think of Gregg and Anne Best who have given so much back to the community through their unfailing generosity and hard work. They truly know what the words “ customer service” really mean and they have continually gone way beyond what is expected.

We will all miss them and wish them well in their continuing

LIVE CRAB • FRESH FISH • LOCAL SPOT PRAWNS AND MORE!

Scruffy McPrawn has been fishing local waters for the last 65 years. It is only with trepidation and great angst that, at the great insistence of the Valley Voice editor, he is sharing this secret recipe with you all.

2 lbs of live prawns or 1 lb frozen tails (from Cowichan Bay Seafood) 3-4 garlic cloves chopped 2 tablespoons butter 2-3 pinches of coarse pepper 1 lemon 4 oz white wine (Unsworth Pinot Gris or similar) ½ ounce of Pastis (a french aperitif) ½ loaf of french bread Prawn Season Opens May 12 Live Prawns in store beginning May 13.

We will miss your smiles, service and Gregg’s stories on our weekly visit to your great store. We are also very happy that the store will carry on with your great fish products. All the best in your next adventure.

We will keep supporting our local fisheries.

Elly and Nick Versteeg We, and your many friends, customers and business acquaintances wish you, the Bests …. the very BEST! Submitted by Hylton and Angela.

Scruffy McPrawn’s Scrumptious Garlic Spot Prawns

Ingredients

endeavours in Victoria Hylton McAlister

Hours of Operation: Mon - Sat 10am - 6pm Sunday:11am - 5pm

Method

Remove the heads and feed them to the chickens.

I prefer to cook the tails with the shells on but if you wish to remove them that’s OK but leave on the very end of the tail because they are much easier to eat that way.

Put a big glob of butter in a wok or a large frying pan. Turn up to medium-high heat and add the garlic.

Pour yourself a 4 oz glass of white wine, take a sip and make sure that the butter doesn’t burn. Stir regularly and when the garlic turns a golden brown add the prawns. Take another sip. If the butter splashes all over the stove, the heat is a bit too high. Keep stirring. Call your guests to the kitchen counter because this appetizer is almost ready. After 2 minutes the prawns will have turned a nice pink colour. Another sip.

Place the sliced and unbuttered bread on the counter. Take your last sip and add the remaining 2 oz of your wine to the prawns along with coarse pepper and the juice of the lemon. Stir for further a 30 seconds, add the Pastis and serve immediately in the wok. Let your guests dig in. If you have left the shells on, be sure that you stick the entire prawn in your mouth and lick off all the juices first before you “peel & eat”.

La piece de resistance is to scour the bottom of the wok with the bread …. soaking up all those yummy, decadent goodies.

Note: Ricard Pastis has a mild anis flavour and is available at the Beverly Corner’s liquor store. We have tried other licorice favoured liquors but ….. none compare.

Cowichan Bay Seafoods

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Making Samosas – A Community Affair

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n Indian ceremony or family gathering is not complete without a platter of warm samosas. Growing up in a traditional Indian family, I spent many hours in circles where the women in our family and community would gather to make hundreds of these deep fried, veggie filled pastries.

Well known throughout the world, samosas are a promise of delicious goodness, filled with curried minced lamb, chicken or vegetables.

Very few gatherings in our community are held without these beloved golden triangles.

Even with an unlimited variety of tasty fillings, for me, the most fascinating thing about the samosa is how they are made.

Growing up, I would watch the women in our family and community gather around longs tables, filling pyramid shaped dough with a variety of tasty fillings. They would gossip, laugh, cry, console and put the world to rights while their fluid movements would fill, seal and fry these tasty delights at record speeds. As a small child, I sat watching doughy samosas quickly passed down the table to meet their fate at the hands of the deep fryer. (Usually a single burner propane heater with a large vat of oil bubbling away). As kids we were met with stern looks if we went near the fryer, so we would wait patiently until the cooked crispy samosas were moved to the cooling racks away from the burner.

I remember clearly the day I became a rookie samosa maker,

it was in preparation of my sister’s engagement party. I was dreading joining the circle, simply because I had been witness to the initiation process and wasn’t looking forward to it. My misshapen samosas were passed around, I was lectured about too much filling, too little filling, pinching the dough too hard, not pinching hard enough. After being teased light heartedly, each of the ladies would spend a little time with me, sharing tips and techniques until I started making perfect triangles, ready to be fried to a golden crisp Here at Scoops Natural Foods, we will be holding a number of Samosa Circles during May. Indians love to cook and feed people. We want to share, not just the skill – but the sense of community when we cook together and share food. These will be small samosa circles of no more than 6 people. Where we will show you how to make a curried veggie filling, the pastry, shaping the dough and (the tricky but fun part) filling the samosa. A great opportunity to spend time with friends, make new friends all while mastering the art of life long adaptable skill (cream cheese, blueberry filled samosa, anyone?)

Classes offered Tuesdays and Thursdays in May at Scoops, Whipppetree Junction.

Pam Stiles is the owner of Scoops Natural Foods at Whippletree Junction.

(250) 715-6888

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CelebratING Spring Release!

Quill Pinot Noir 2014 Blue Grouse

This wine is a newcomer to our Quill line with all the grapes sourced from the Cowichan Valleyyoung and high density plantings. A true Cowichan Pinot Noir.

This wine has aromas of forest and fir, sour cherry with fine tannins on the palate, mixed with sweet spice and clove. It’s somewhat juicy and similar to a fresh cherry pie. Pair this wine with BBQ salmon, roasted chicken or wild mushroom risotto. $23 www.bluegrouse.ca

BISTRO OPENS MAY 1st Lunch Served Wed - Sun 11:30am -3pm Tasting Room 10am -5pm cherrypointestatewines.com

840 Cherry Point Rd, Cobble Hill 250 743 1272

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2015 Allegro Unsworth Vineyards This light bodied, fresh and crisp white reflects Vancouver Island’s most celebrated viticultural elements. Equal parts of organically grown Petit Milo and Sauvignette, blended to achieve inviting floral aromatics with a honeydew melon and citrus palate. Serve chilled as a patio wine, or enjoy as the perfect match for East meets West cuisine incorporating curry and spice into light summer fare dishes.$20 www.unsworthvineyards.com

2015 Sauvignon Blanc Emandare Vineyard Our Sauvignon Blanc is a truly unique expression of Emandare’s nature. Produced from the oldest Sauvignon Blanc vines on Vancouver Island, the grapes were hand harvested and processed using natural wine making methods. Enjoy sweet orchard fruit and ripe melon flavours accompanied by hints of fresh kiwi and lime. A beautifully balanced wine made to be shared. $30 www.emandarevineyard.com

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Siegerrebe Rocky Creek Winery

Our Island unique varietal. Great sipper wine as well as foodie wine. This wine has been made dry; but with the softness of the grape varietal, has sometimes an “off-dry” feel. The Siegerrebe’s flavour is reminiscent of Gewürztraminer.

The aroma for this wine has floral and spice. It has hues of blonde honey and aromas of rose petals, tangerine and anise. The flavours are lychee nuts, spicy grapefruit, and pear. This varietal is great for the island because it is early ripening and one of the less acidic grapes. We used to use this to balance our other wines. Now it shows very well alone as a unique varietal. Small batches. Asparagus risotto, spicy fish tacos, clam chowder. $20 www.rockycreekwinery.ca

Gewurztraminer 2014 Cherry Point Estate Wines

2015 Somenos Rosé Averill Creek Vineyards 100% Pinot Noir, Estate Grown, BC VQA. Deliciously Fruity & Refreshingly Dry! Aromatic, with notes of sweet cherry, rose petal, strawberries & cream.

Bright & crisp, with flavours of ripe red berries, vanilla & a splash of tangy citrus. Enjoy chilled, as an apéritif, or alongside a wide range of cuisine including salmon, poultry, charcuterie or cheese. $15 www.averillcreek.ca

A limited release and a classic Cherry Point Estate Wines’ wine has a delicate flower bouquet with luscious lychée and peach notes.

Beautiful pairing with gentle Asian dishes, sushi and sweet summer fruits. $27.90 www.cherrypointestatewines.com

All wines featured on are subject to applicable taxes.

Allegria Rose’ Brut Zanatta Winery

Allegria’s first release was the spring of 1998. It was named in honour of my late sister Ileana. For 17 years we have continued the tradition of producing this intense ruby rose’. Produced from our Pinot Nero grapes harvested in 2014. A hot year producing a complex full bodied wine, while expressing blueberry and raspberry notes. As the name suggests this wine is a celebration wine, tight and abundant bubbles burst forth with the pop of every cork. The long lingering finish makes this wine the perfect pairing for rich creamy deserts especially those that include strawberries! $ 25.55 www.zanatta.ca

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Special Event! May 8 • 8am - 3pm

ALL DAY BRUNCH FOR MOTHER’S DAY

Super-delicious! Vegetarian-Organic Mothers Day Brunch

Around The Valley for Mother’s Day $24.95 Reservations required 250.743.4293

Genoa Bay Cafe Vinoteca Salad

On May 8, Celebrate Mother’s Day overlooking a vineyard in Glenora at Vinoteca, Brunch, Lunch or Dinner on Sunday, May 8. reservations required. 250 709 2279 5039 Marshall Rd, Duncan Poppy Photography

Ongoing classes in weaving, spinning, needle felting, knitting and dyeing

Leola’s Studio 250-597-0820 Whippletree Junction www.leolasstudio.com

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What does every mom want for Mother’s Day? Sharing food, drink, laughter and time with her family. Let merridale and Poppy Photography create the perfect memories for your mom. While overlooking the orchard in bloom, savour a selection of gourmet choices at our buffet, followed by a complementary family photo session taken at the farm. With every reservation, guests are entitled to time with Poppy to capture the family gathering. Mother’s Day memories at merridale-

Mom will love a walk on the docks at Genoa Bay Cafe. Enjoy a delicious waterside brunch, lunch or dinner indoors or on the newly opened patio. New spring menu available and a special Mother’s Day brunch can be found online at www.genoabaycafe.com Reservations recommended.

250 746-7621 5000 Genoa Bay Rd

Unsworth Vineyards

Book Early at Unsworth Vineyards for a special Mother’s Day wine pairing paired with local sweets from Terrible Truffles Fine Handmade Chocolates and Cakes and Bon Macaron Patisserie Ltd! $10 - $15/ per person with optional

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guided tour complete with celler tasting. Limited space available, RSVP early by calling 250.929.2292 ex 2.

2915 Cameron Taggart Rd, Mill Bay

complete and is full of humour, inspiration and suprise. Before the show treat mom to an Old English themed menu for lunch or dinner. Show runs to May 26.

Tickets available at the box office 250.246.9800.

Tea & Sweet at Teafarm

Duncan Garage Cafe

Treat mom to an all day, wholesome and organic vegetarian Mother’s Day Brunch at the Duncan Garage Cafe. Delicious items like fresh grilled croissants filled with fried egg, smoked cheddar cheese, avocado, Tomato, Roasted Garlic aioli, caramelized onion and greens. Banana Foster French Toast, Grilled cinnamon spiced Challah French toast topped with salted caramel bananas & whipped cream and comes with a side of veggie sausage.

Grilled Quinoa patty or toast, poached eggs, braised asparagus , grilled tomato with a side of seasoned potatoes and yams or fruit salad 330 Duncan St, Downtown Duncan.

Celebrate Mother’s Day at teafarm with a special Mother’s Day Tea+Sweet Menu, Saturday May 7 & Sunday May 8, 10am-5pm $15/person Complimentary gift for Mom Call to reserve.

5380- Richards Trail, Westholme www.teafarm.ca Tea & Sweet at Teafarm

Mother’s Day Brunch at Birds Eye Cove Farm is a popular favourite.10:30 to 2:30pm$40 per person.

Advance Reservations only.

250 748-6379 5881 Genoa Bay Rd, Duncan

Playbill Dinng Room

Treat mum to Harvey playing at the Chemainus Theatre Festival by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mary Chase (American journalist, play- wright and children’s novelist). Written to cheer people during the Second World War, the play took more than two years, and numerous revisions, to

Night Song Farm Flowers

Night Song Farm specializes in bouquets created with our own sustainably-grown flowers. We grow over 200 varieties of blooms, with the utmost care for the soil. The flowers are harvested the day before you receive them – they are vibrant! In addition to one-time orders, we also offer

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MOTHERS DAY AUCTION Sunday May 8 @ 1pm

Also on May 22 at 1 pm at La Petite Auction HOUSE in Chemainus For more info or to consign call 250-701-2902

a flexible subscription service: you can sign up for a monthly, bi-weekly, or weekly bouquet delivery to mum’s door.

Mothers’ Day bouquets start at $25 plus delivery and prepaid subscription bouquets at $22, delivery included. Deadline for ordering is May 4th. Night Song Farm Flowers 250 748 2791 www.nightsongfarm.ca

9686 Chemainus Rd, CHEMAINUS

La Petite Auction House

Mother’s Day Auction, May 8, 1 pm La Petite Auction 9684 Chemainus Rd Call for viewing times and more info 250-701-2902 Gorgeous Alderlea Farm

Dayliner Cafe

Dayliner Cafe are Celebrating Mothers all weekend long. Beginning with a special 3 Course Dinner on Friday and Saturday nights May 6 & 7pm. 3 course for $39 pp Brunch is available on May 7 & 8 with a special High Tea menu offered on Sunday, May 8 -$20 pp. All mothers who come in to dine receive a flower! 10445 Chemainus Road, Saltair Reservations Recommended 250 324 3777 Fabrications Mother’s Day Contest

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No need to wait till Mother’s Day. Come to Fabrications and enter in store to Win a Gift Certificate to Unsworth Vineyards or go to Unsworth and Enter to Win a gift certificate to Fabrications! …Prizes from Kooi, Karley Smith Jewellery, Part Two, InWear, BackDrop, Joules, Velvet, V.Fraas, Shalimar Scarves, Cristy Jewellery and many more of your favourite brands. Draws throughout the month of May. 125 Kenneth St, Downtown Duncan.

Alderlea Farm Cafe~ Call to make your Mothers’ Day reservations with your mother’s name and you will be entered to win a beautiful gift basket of goodies (value: $100). Offering farm-to-table menu, wood-oven pizza and special, delectable items just for Mothers’ Day. Special Mothers’ Day Lunch and Dinner. Open 11:00 - 8:00.

Call (250) 597-3438. 3390 Glenora Rd., Duncan.

Travelodge Silver Bridge Inn and The Old Fork present: Mother’s Day Brunch reserved seating at 10am, 10:30am, 12:30pm and 1pm. Draw prize for Moms, carving and omelet stations.

140 Trans Canada Highway, 250-748-4311

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TCM Doctor Fei Yang in her acupuncture stucio.

Spring Helper - Energizing TCM

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ust in time for the month of May, TCM Doctor Fei Yang has created a special healing and energizing package specific perfect for Mothers of all ages.

This Energizing TCM was created to help readers transition from the weight of winter into the lightness of a healthy new spring. Much like a spa getaway for rejuvenation and relaxation, but from the inside out.

Dr. Yang’s expertise came highly recommended by friends who she had worked with to bring to optimum health balance.

Unfamiliar with the process of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Chinese herbs or acupuncture myself - I thought I would investigate first hand how Dr. Yang helped these ladies.

Fei greeted me with a friendly energy and warm smile. A talented painter, her waiting room was adorned with original abstract expressionist works she had done herself. A woman of many interests, throughout my consultation I could see how this creativity enhanced her clients personal health regimes. No two of us are the same.

The session began with an enlightening numerology consultation. I had always thought I was a 9 - but in actuality I was a 6. Dr. Yang observed my tongue and eyes and enquired about sleeping, lifestyle and family. She looked at my fingernails and asked questions about my digestion, eating habits and breathing. She held my hands and asked me to look at her own fingernails. They were pink and smooth. I looked back at mine and noticed they were much paler with ridges.

“Pink, smooth nails are a sign of a healthy liver. The ridges on your nails are an indication of

some deficiencies in your body related to your liver and possibly some other things. We will work on bringing balance back.”

In her clinic, over 3 dozen floor to ceiling shelves stood with hundreds of bottles of chinese herbs. Her personal well stocked apothecary. She gave me 2 bottles to take before dinnertime. “Alkaline foods” she said as she handed me a nutritional chart. “Put this chart on your refrigerator and add more alkaline to your diet to help balance.” I was impressed.

It is an interesting revelation when an outsider brings to light issues about your own body with genuine care, optimism and healthy solutions.

I have always had digestion issues ever since I was young but managed around them, rather then deal with them straight on.

All of our meals are made from scratch with fresh, local and healthy organic ingredients so I assumed our nutrition was good.

I did admit to being a very late sleeper and have always accepted poor circulation as a symptom of that. Like tuning the car, for which we ask for mechanical help, we should feel encouraged to ask for help maintaining our bodies just the same. “ How often do people use TCM?” I asked Fei curious to how this all works. “It depends on the person and what their needs are” she replied. “I have some older senior clients with specific health issues who see me for more regular care – every week in some cases. I have seasonal Spring cleanse clients who come every year. They come and we set their program and then they visit weekly only for acupuncture. It is all specific to what each body needs.” As we talk, Fei leads me to the

acupuncture studio.

Originating from China, acupuncture has been a part of traditional healthcare and TCM in Asia for thousands of years.

How it works is a certified practitioner very gently inserts thin needles through the skin at specific meridian points. A skilled acupuncturist will tap into the specific meridian points to address their patients ailments to help access more energy flow (Qi) to complement the yin and yang life force that flows through the body. Though a bit nervous for my first session, I trusted Fei and her skilled lineage of acupuncturists in her family. Her mother Dr. Tian Yu Qin, at 77 is still a practicing TCM doctor in two private clinics In Zhu Hai City, China likely offering the same treatment that Dr. Yang was conducting on me that day in Cobble Hill. Her acupuncture session aids to relieve stress and energize both the mind and body.

Gently inserting 11 needles in points in my upper back area, she sets the timer for 15 minutes. The needles, became almost invisible to my senses after about 2-3 minutes. I lay there breathing deeply as release and transformations began. I may have even fallen asleep. By the time she returned to check on me I was in a state of deep bliss.

“You’re doing very good” she cheered. At the end of the session Dr. Yang removes the needles and leaves me to come back to earth in my own time. A new space and lightness in my neck and shoulders halos me and the length of my body feels more at ease. I drink a glass of water and set off to return to my day.

A bit woozy, with a tingly body, I notice my eyes are seeing clearer. A few days later, while preparing supper my husband makes a comment about my TCM session “ You seemed to

have really enjoyed it. Will you go back?” he asked. I, still unsure how the treatment worked, think carefully before I reply. “Yes, yes I think I really did.” He laughs as one of our 6 year old twins joyfully climbs into a cardboard box between us taunting the dog. “Well you haven’t stopped singing for 3 days! “ I looked at him, already smiling and realize he is right.

Dr. Yang’s TCM Spring Energize Package $135 + gst for first visit ( Medical history + TCM diagnosis) Follow up visits 3-6 visits required for program: $135 +tax per visit (includesConsultation, Herbal and Acupuncture treatment) Contact Dr. Fei Yang to book.

250 733 2917. Mom’s will love it but it is for everyone. www.drfeiyang.ca Submitted by Sheila Badman

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Support The Cost Of Providing Water Wells And Medical Support To Rural Zimbabwe with Nobuntu on Vancouver Island

NOBUNTU in Brussels Imaage Werner Puntigam

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he Zimbabwe Music Society is pleased to be presenting Benefit Concerts to support the cost of providing water wells and medical support to rural Zimbabwe. We are excited at the opportunity to welcome and host, touring international artists, Nobuntu, 5 part women’s Acappella Ensemble from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe to our Cowichan Valley on a Cultural Exchange May 10-17th. Having assisted with organizers from the UK, Toronto and Manitoba to support “Nobuntu’s” visas and Tour. Opening for NOBUNTU SHOWS • May 10th - New Life Church, Duncan - 7pm • May 13th - Mary Winspear Centre, Sidney - 7:30pm • May 14th - Community Hall, Pender Island 3:30pm • May 15th - Port Theatre, Nanaimo 2:30pm

International 5 Part Womens Acapella Ensemble Nobuntu from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe Nobuntu’s concerts are the Cowichan Tribes Dancers and Mbira Spirit, who is currently in the CBC Searchlight competition 2016 with their song, “Ferry Me Home”, a tribute to Vancouver Island, produced and recorded in Zimbabwe last April. Kathy White’s Highland Dancers will dance along with Mbira Spirit for a stunning opening, sharing the rich diversity of our Cowichan Valley!

The Zimbabwe Music Society’s current project is to provide water wells to rural Zimbabwe so that people do not have to walk more than 2 km to get water. Starting goal is drilling 10 wells per year, starting Fall 2016.

Next spring, the Zimbabwe

Music Society is bringing eye care to 1000 people in Magunje, Zimbabwe with an “Eye Care Cultural Exchange” lead by a local, Cowichan Valley optometrist.

Building connections between our community in the Cowichan Valley and Zimbabwe, we would like to invite you to participate in

welcoming five Zimbabwean women to our Cowichan Valley while at the same time supporting their homeland!

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Best prices on the island • HUGE Selection • Workshops & Classes Beading I Kumihimo I Bead Weaving I Viking Knit I Herringbone and more!

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EYE ON Shawnigan Victoria, Robert Clarke, The Fish Counter, Vancouver, Robert Belcham, Campagnolo, Vancouver and Lisa Ahier, Sobo Restaurant, Tofino.

Can’t make it to the event?

Support the cause by buying a Respect Our Water T-Shirt.

Just $25! Details from Shawnigan Residents Association.

The evening will take place at Shawnigan Lake School’s magnificent Marion Hall and will feature musical entertainment by Juno and Grammy-nomi2750 Shawnigan Lake Road nated Cuban artist TAKE OUT - (250) 743-1669 Adonis Puentes, www.shawnigansushi.blogspot.ca a cash bar, silent auction and other fundraising efforts. “I am thrilled and excited to be part of an event I

by Bonnie Tytel am positive will bluetreecreative@gmail.com be a sellout,” 250-507-6922 organizer Andrew Shepherd said.

“Shawnigan is a tight-knit community I know will rally together for this important cause.” The event is limited to 500 Reiki Practitioner Animal Communicator for this one-of-akind culinary experience. For the most up to date information visit their Facebook page Culinary War at the Lake For tickets please go to the website culinarywar.com.

Tickets will sell out soon.

Blue Tree Creative

Chefs Come Together In Support of Shawnigan Lake Shawnigan Lake School, Cowichan Pasta and Vancouver Island Salt Co. are busy planning a culinary fundraiser to support the Shawnigan Lake Residents Association. Working with local event planner Jess Howard, these local leaders Matt Horn and Andrew Shepherd are bringing in six of British Columbia’s top chefs to the island in a culinary war. The fundraising event will raise awareness and money for the Shawnigan Residents Association in their fight against contaminated dumping in the Shawnigan Lake watershed.

The SRA is currently awaiting a ruling from the British Columbia Supreme Court regarding the future of the permit allowing toxins to be dumped into the watershed.

This case is precedent-setting for all Canadians as many communities throughout British Columbia and the country are facing similar situations.

Organizers implore the community to protect the water for today, tomorrow and for all of British Columbia.

Six chefs are confirmed to date: Nicholas Nutting, Wolf in the Fog, Tofino, James Walt, Araxi, Whistler, Stephan Drolet, Camilles,

Custom made wood SIGNS

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individualized and balanced approach for each student.

People ask, “What makes Evergreen different?” and here are 5 clear ways we offer a balanced educational model:

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estled in the heart of Cobble Hill is a school that strives to be like no other. Offering Junior Kindergarten to Grade 7, plus Evergreen Explorers for three year-olds, Evergreen Independent School offers a strong sense of community and a different way of looking at the art of education with an

1. Small Class Sizes At Evergreen, your child is guaranteed individualized attention. Our small class size allows us to teach to children’s specific needs. As a result, kids are able to get the maximum time and effort from the teacher. This creates an inclusive, positive atmosphere where the children feel safe and free to be their

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authentic selves.

Children are listened to with respect and encouraged to state their opinions.

2. Self-Confidence and Respect Evergreen emphasizes development of each child’s individuality and self-esteem.

Evergreen students learn to value themselves; they can learn confidence in themselves and their own opinions. They learn to respect and accept others and they excel in cooperating with their fellow students. Our graduates become people who are engaged in learning, like to explore, and aren’t afraid to ask questions.

They are self-motivated, and they want to participate and become actively involved in whatever interests them.

Evergreen Independent School Accepting Applications for Registration

3. Innovative Teachers Our BC certified teachers are caring and passionate about how they teach. Each teacher knows every child in the school and is involved in the process of supporting each child. In fact, twice per year the teachers meet as a group to create a personal learning plan for each student.

4. Integrated Learning At Evergreen, we encourage children to ask “why?” Our academic focus is on problemsolving and integrating learning between subject areas. Learning at Evergreen is fun and cooperative. Students examine, evaluate, and investigate in groups. We use “theme teaching,” in which different

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themes are selected by students and teachers each month. These themes are integrated into the various subjects, giving them context and meaning. Evergreen features experimental, hands-on learning which, together with the many field trips, makes the children’s learning meaningful and enjoyable.

5 . Sense of Community Evergreen’s students are at the centre of the school community.

There is a feeling of family, a feeling of belonging. Our multigrade classroom philosophy ensures that children of all ages interact and cooperate with each other. The children learn not only from the teachers, but from one another. They also learn from the involvement and commitment of Evergreen’s parents.

Evergreen is still accepting applications for September 2016.

Submitted by Angela Nessel

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Cobble Hill’s Children and Apple Pie

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uy a pie – win diamond jewelry! On Saturday, May 14th, from 10 am to 3 pm at the Cobble Hill Fairgrounds, Evergreen Independent School will host the 32nd annual Children & Apple Pie fair. This family festival and community celebration is the school’s primary fundraiser, with proceeds supporting the specific programming that shape Evergreen students’ education.

This fabulous festival features something fun for everyone.

The smallest children will enjoy face painting, a bouncy castle, and a fish pond, while older kids will be inspired at the woodworking table, prove their skills on the mini golf course, or work on their aim in the games area—and everyone likes to saddle up for a ride on a pony! Kids and adults alike look forward to the spectacular Silent Auction, featuring unique and inspired donations from local artists and businesses.

This year’s raffle features 5 fantastic prizes for only a $10 investment. Stop by the concession and fill up on tasty, fresh, and healthy fare before heading to the bake table to satisfy that sweet tooth. The bake table features Evergreen’s celebrated handcrafted apple pies. These

delicious treats are enough to lure a crowd (they usually sell out before noon), but to sweeten the pot, every pie purchased comes with a chance to win a diamond!

To keep the festive spirits high, the live entertainment lineup includes (to name a few): Ron Ingham, Beverly McKeen, Middle Eastern Dance Troupe, Evergreen marimba performance, Phil Newns musicians, Bill Levity, and Adage Studio.

Evergreen Independent School has been a fixture in the Cobble Hill area since 1983, providing a balanced education where academic excellence and individual development are equally valued, and where the inherent joy of learning is nurtured in a caring and respectful community.

Evergreen is accepting applications for September 2016. Children & Apple Pie provides an excellent opportunity to visit with Evergreen teachers at the Information Booth, or take a guided tour of the school (just across the street from the fairgrounds). For more information please contact the school at 250-7432433 or email evergreen@ evergreenbc.net

Call For Vendors Are you a Vancouver Island Artisan or Specialty Food Producer looking to sell your products?

Downtown Duncan location has high traffic retail shelf spaces available now to showcase your items.

For more information contact

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cowichan camps

Valley Voice Magazine has put together a camp guide to share information about the best Cowichan has to offer this season.

Registration for the following camps is now on. Book in advance to avoid disappointment.

weeks starting July 10 and running through August 26. Our Leader in Training program begins on July 3, and Teen Week/ Ultimate Adventure camp runs the week of July 3. Ages 6 to 14 for co-ed camps, ages 6 to 10 for day camps and ages 15 and 16 for the Leader in Training and Crew leadership programs.

Cost range: Day Camp - $200/week, George Pringle Co-ed Camps, $425 Memorial Camp to $475, Teen Week / Ultimate Adventure George Pringle Memorial $485, Crew $500 Camp has been the site Leader in Training $900. of unforgettable camping www.CampPringle.com experiences for over 60 years,

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AUG 1-5 KIDS & YOUTH AUG 8-12 FAMILY CAMP

(children, youth & parents)

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and offers campers, students, KinPark Kid’s Camp families and rental groups offered by the Cowichan rustic cabins, heated showers Green Community is a great and a spectacular dining hall. opportunity for children to Our beautiful waterfront will learn plenty about gardening, feature a totally renovated and farming, while making dock for the 2016 camp season. Also new this year, camps will start CGC’s Kin Park Kid’s Camp on Sunday evenings at 7pm to pack in as much camp fun as we can and to make registration and travel easier for everyone.

Camp Pringle has simplified our Camp Programs! This year we offer Classic Co-ed sleepover camping for ages 6 to 14 and Day Camps for ages 6 to 10 for seven summer

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Coastal Bliss Adventure Camp

Summer Kids Camps 2016

long lasting memories and friendships. Our focus is on education about planting, growing, cooking, and of course eating local food at our KinPark Youth Urban Farm located in downtown Duncan.

Aside from gardening, planting seeds, harvesting crops, and cooking, other activities at the urban farm include yoga, sports, games, and crafts, as well as swimming at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre”. Ages 6-12 Cost $100 - $125.

Runs June 27 - September 2. 9am-5pm For more info cowichangreencommunity.org Coastal Bliss Adventures day activity programs offer children a range of on-water activities such as kayaking, canoeing and stand up paddle boarding, followed by land-

based afternoon activities such as archery, sword fencing, and circus activities.

Our Overnight kayaking camps introduce youth to fantastic island paddling locations where they learn kayaking and camping skills, along with developing an awareness for their roll in stewardship for nature, and of course, new friendships.

Kids Day Programs, 8:30 – 3pm July and August Tuesday - Friday. For Ages 9-12. Cost $220 + tax. Also offering youth overnight Kayaking Adventures. Options include Gulf Islands Kayaking,(Ages 12-14) Surf Tofino, Broken Group Islands, (Ages 13 -18) Registration now open.

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Day Programs & Overnight Camps Contact us for dates & Register Today! coastalbliss.ca

Marine Biology Camps COME EXPLORE! Learn about the plants and animals of the estuarine habitat through fun hands-on activities, including beach seines, mud digs, bird surveys, games, and crafts!

AGES 5 - 7: July 11 - 15 July 25 - 29 Aug 15 - 19

Engaging, Educating, Entertaining for parents and children 6 moNTHS-4yEArs programS run weekly Duncan, Mill Bay, Crofton, Chemainus, Ladysmith

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Crab catching, sea water splashing, and estuary explorations are just a few of the activities campers will get to experience this summer at our Marine Biology Camps at the Cowichan Estuary Nature Centre. Kids will have the opportunity to explore our aquarium touch tank, conduct experiments and use microscopes to take a closer look at the tiny life in our oceans! Also offered is a Marine Biology Leadership Camp for youth aged 12-18 interested in leadership in the marine biology and child and youth care field. Participants will leave with certifications in Leadership, Emergency First Aid with CPR, AED and opportunities to volunteer i at later camps to gain experience. All camps run from 9 am to 3:30 pm and cost $175 per camp. Ages 5-7, 8-10 and 12-18, Camps run July 4 August 19. Please

Marine Biology Camp at Cowichan Estuary Centre

visit website for schedule. http://cowichanestuary. eventbrite.ca/ Summer Camps at Brentwood have a lot going for them. First is its oceanfront location on the campus of Brentwood College School located on the idyllic waters of Mill Bay on Vancouver Island. Next there are the camps’ modern residences and facilities including the spectacular T. Gil Bunch Centre with a 431 seat theatre, dance studio, and media arts room and the new Broadway at Brentwood

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Art and Humanities Centre.

Finally and perhaps most important of all is the camps approach to the experience of its attendees. Exceptional instructors are dedicated to making the campers experience exceptional, with a blend of experiential learning, group activities, world class technical instruction these camps are designed to be safe and most of all fun! All these factors make Brentwood’s Summer Camps an ideal opportunity for aspiring debaters, artists and rugby players. All camps run from 8 am to 5 pm and cost between $399 and $840 per day/night camper. Ages 8-16, Camps run July 3 - July 16. Please visit website for schedule. http://camps.brentwood.bc.ca.

Blue Dog Kayaking is committed to youth participation in Paddle Sports; our summer youth programs offers the younger paddler an opportunity to learn how to Kayak and Paddleboard.

Based from our Paddling Center at Mill Bay Marina and lead by certified Paddle Canada Instructors these four day programs are high on discovery learning and loads of fun. Camp runs June 27 -August 18. Ages 12-18. Cost $380 Includes – kayak, Paddle Board, safety equipment, immersion gear, PC registration and certification. Mill Bay Marina 740 Handy Rd, Mill Bay 1-250 710 7693 www.bluedogkayaking.com

Offering a summer camp program that you would like to share with readers? Contact us for more info on how to be part of the next Cowichan Camp Guide II running in June 2016 Issue 91. editor@cowichanvalleyvoice.com

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amp Qwanoes on Vancouver Island turns 50 this year – and a giant celebration is planned all summer!

About 200 campers attended the first camps in 1966. Since then numerous activities have been added, staff now come from all over the world, programs are offered yearround, and almost 4,400 campers came to camp last summer.

“We always offer new adventures each year,” says Scott Bayley, Executive Director, “We knew we needed to do something extra special for our 50th so we’re adding something called the ‘Jet Stream’ – where you can fly 1,000 feet through the air on a zipline from the bank overlooking the ocean to the heart of our Aqua-Park at Qwanoes Beach!”

“At the beach, you can go wakeboarding, scale a 14-foot tall Iceberg, soar through the air on the Blob, splash down floating sides, or even play on a giant floating teeter totter with your friends.”

“Sure, we’ve added new buildings, many more campers, and many new activities. But if a camper from 1966 came back for a visit they’d find the camp they loved as a child is still here. The deep love for kids, the sense of family and belonging, wonder and adventure, and love of life to the full – it’s all here, nothing has changed!” says Bayley.

“And we can’t wait to see what the future holds!” With that in mind, the camp’s theme for this year is ‘Just Getting Started!’

Qwanoes is located in a

Camp Qwanoes Aqua Park

Camp Qwanoes Celebrating 50 Years Of Adventure! spectacular ocean-front setting at the edge of Maple Mountain, about an hour north of Victoria in Crofton.

Over 75 activities are offered for campers who come from Vancouver Island, Greater Vancouver, and beyond.

“There is something for everyone – we have lots of amazing land activities too like outdoor laser tag, archery, skateboarding, and adventures on our challenge course in the trees. Fun is a huge part of each day,” says Bayley.

“But what really makes a week at Qwanoes so special is that we love kids. Each week almost 200 carefully-screened staff from about 12 countries work together as a team to provide the greatest week of a child’s life. Qwanoes is a safe place where kids are not only accepted but valued.”

One staff member from Germany decided to come to Qwanoes after hearing from friends in Europe that Qwanoes is the place to come if you love kids.

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miss the very most, is how loved I feel here. This year was one of the first years where I actually felt a part of something bigger than myself.”

In our fast-paced, pluggedin world, camp is an ideal opportunity for kids to experience outdoor adventure and to connect with others from all kinds of backgrounds. Campers grow in confidence as they make new friends, make new discoveries, and learn new skills – all while having the time of their lives.

A camper said, “We had the best time of our lives here at Qwanoes!”

A parent said, “My daughter is coming back from camp and she had a wonderful week! Thanks for all the good memories you give her… I believe it will last forever.

She will be there next year!”

Qwanoes is a Christian camp, and an ideal place for fun-filled, life-changing adventure. Check out their summer 2016 video at www. qwanoes.ca/summer/media.

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t feels like summer is here on the Salish Sea. The spring sightings have been excellent with multiple groups of Bigg’s Killer Whales and Humpback Whales visiting our waters. J Pod our most frequently seen family has also been making some appearances and the new calves are looking healthy and boisterous.

The Bigg’s Killler Whales

(mammal eaters) have not disappointed with some unbelievable displays of sheer power. We were lucky enough to witness one of my favourite families of Bigg’s Killer Whales the “T137’s”, a family of four hunting a Steller Sea Lion recently.

The matriarch of the family, T137 launched a full-grown Steller Sea Lion at least 4 meters in the air. I’ve spent 14 years watching whales

in the Salish Sea, watched multiple sea lion kills but never have I seen a 900kg or 2000lbs sea lion cartwheeling 4 meters above the surface of the ocean.

Another note worthy encounter and sighting we’ve had recently was seeing a young Bigg’s Killer Whale reunited with some of his family.

Some may remember in the summer 2013, a 4-year-old killer whale was found by researchers trapped in an inlet on the Central Coast.

The whale was identified as T046C2 and named “Sam”.

After finding Sam the researchers had to leave Sam in the bay but made a plan to return and two weeks later

managed to herd the small whale out of the tidal bay into open water. It’s thought that Sam was separated from his family while they were hunting harbor seals along the shoreline. It was questioned whether Sam was going to be able to find and hunt food by himself and if he would be able to find his family again. Since being rescued he has been sighted a few times on the coast but never traveling with his family. We have recently had two encounters with Sam and are happy to report that he his once again traveling with some of his family members!

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The good part, we have gone north in Lily D. Nine summers of heading off to discover the BC Coast and SE Alaska. The first year to the Broughtons, after that around Cape Caution and up any inlet that looked interesting and into any cove that looked like a good anchorage. We have been so many places we would never have seen without her. Oh yes, and when some old salt comes down the dock somewhere up north and says “Nice boat” it feels pretty good too.

Enjoying a meal inside Lily D.

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have always loved boats, especially wooden ones.

My first was a 7 foot plywood rowboat I helped to build at 8, then a mahogany runabout that Dad and I built when I was 12. Our first boat after we were married was a new cedar-canvas Greenwood canoe.

When we re-caught the coastal cruising bug in 2005 after a trip on our friends’ sailboat to Shearwater, we started looking for a 30-45 foot boat to cruise the mid coast of BC and up into Alaska. Priorities were that it had to have a comfortable cabin with an inside helm and a good heating system (it does rain up there). And it was

going to be a wooden boat.

We wanted to own a piece of history. However we also wanted a solid seaworthy boat and we weren’t experts about wooden boat construction or condition (not by a long shot).

We hired an excellent surveyor to help us find what we wanted. That proved to be one of our better moves and he pointed us to Lily D after we had looked at several other boats. She felt like home and the price was right, we would have some money left for upgrades. The offer was accepted and the survey came in with some issues but no show stoppers.

Lily D was a better boat than we realized but upgrades were needed (BOAT does indeed mean “bring out another thousand”). Batteries, wiring, plumbing, electronics, leaks, new engine (ouch), anchor, chain, filler, paint, varnish, it goes on and on if you want your boat to be perfect. And there was a steep learning curve as we did much of the work ourselves (with a lot of help and advice). And the work still goes on, two to three weeks a year of maintenance and upgrades.

Is a wooden boat for everyone?

Probably not, but folks are scared away from wooden boats more than they need to be. If you are handy, there is much boat work you can do yourself.

If you are willing to learn, the knowledge is out there, in books, other boat people and shipwrights. Most of all, be willing to pay a decent price for a boat that has been well looked after by a knowledgeable owner and if it has been kept in a boathouse, so much the better.

Jim Crellin has been playing around in boats and on skis his whole life.

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WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL

May 21 & 22

• Live Music • Vote for your favourite Wooden Boats!

• Remote Control Boat Pool • Artists, Vendor Booths and more!

Maple Bay Marina Hosts The 21st Annual Wooden Boat Festival

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aple Bay Marina will host the 21st Annual Wooden Boat Festival over the May holiday weekend.

Wooden boats have a long standing history on the West Coast and Vancouver Island.

The people that dedicate their time and hard work to keep them in shape, or restore them, tie us to our maritime heritage. The event pays homage to this tradition; and also celebrates the owners who share a passion for wooden boats. Popularized by enthusiasts who honour this industry, the event is not limited to glimpses of the past but also features modern wooden vessels. Display vessels will include converted work boats, sailboats, rowboats, kayaks, classic Monks and Chris Crafts.

The public is encouraged to join the festivities and vote for their favourite

boat; admission is FREE on Saturday May 21st and Sunday May 22nd between 10 am and 5 pm. Visitors will enjoy added attractions which include a pool with model boat display and demonstrations, live music in the afternoons and local arts & crafts for sale. Meet the artists and witness their art taking shape! In addition, take time to explore the wide variety of products made available by other vendors.

Festival Open To Public Saturday & Sunday!

10am -5pm 6145 Genoa Bay Road, Maple Bay www.maplebaymarina.com

“I really enjoy learning each boat’s history and meeting the owners; such fascinating stories,” says Carol Messier, the event coordinator. “I’m also excited to see the remote control modellers back and the local artists who will be in attendance at this year’s festival.”

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Lee Masters teaches Wild Goose Qigong at the Rivendell Yurt in Glenora. www.wildgoose qigongcentre.com

ur body is always in the mysterious process of bringing itself into balance, just like everything in Nature.

This is the Daoist principle, the principle of yin and yang, moving always from one polarity to the other, to create balance. We let go of ‘negative’ or stale, usedup, old Qi (energy) which is replaced with fresh Qi from Nature. We open our body’s

windows and doors and the stale air goes out and the fresh air comes in.

Sometimes, however, there is a build-up of ‘negative’ Qi that it is difficult for our body to dispel in order to regain that balance and we become sick. The Dayan (Wild Goose) system of Qigong provides help for this in its treasure chest of self-healing techniques.

These techniques are what Master Michael Tse has been generously travelling every year to visit the Cowichan Valley over the past 21 years to share with us. In the Qigong seminar this year (see ad) he will be teaching a form called “Releasing Sick Qi Gong” which includes movements such as shaking,

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Self Healing With Qi Gong flicking, slapping and hitting to dispel and disperse negative Qi and help the body to restore its natural balance.

The other seminar he will teach comes from Chun Yuen Quan which is martial arts movement for health, improving posture, coordination, circulation, bone strength and making our body light. “13 Grab Stick” is a lot of fun and is a wonderful way to exercise our body and improve our health.

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Cowichan Craft Brewery Tours and Weekend Pub Hops! can phone ahead to Cheers to be picked up at a residence or other nearby location. The bus will circle through various supporting stops. Regular stops include: Station Pub at CVI/Best Western, River Rock at Travelodge, Bay Pub in Cowichan Bay, Best Western Hotel and Chemainus Theatre, and Sawmill Taphouse, and Riot Brewery (opening June).

owichan’s own tour company and transport shuttle now offers guided day tours to our growing number of Craft Breweries. Enjoy a behind the scenes experience and learn from the pros about the process of making craft beer. Did you know that hops is being grown here in Cowichan? Your day may include a quick stop at Cedar Valley Hops or Eagle Moon Farm to see hops climbing the twine.

Riders can take unscheduled advantage of the shuttle when it appears at each stop. (As space is available on the 18 seat bus) The goal is to support our local restaurants and pubs, keep extra cars and impaired drivers off the road,and get everyone home safe and happy. Please tip your driver!

A typical Cheers Brewery tour begins in Duncan, enjoying a flight at Red Arrow, then on to Chemainus for a meal and tastings at Sawmill Taphouse.

Riot Brewing Co.’s experienced team of brewers are eager to open their doors in June! Riot will be open 7 days a week and features a beer lounge, growler station, and a retail store. Last Call on the Cheers tour is in Duncan at the beloved Craig Street Brew Pub. (Prices begin at $89/person and include all tastings and a meal. 4 hour length)

We can’t be in all places at once and wait times and routes will vary. Call or text Cheers Cowichan Tours at 250-710-7391 to schedule a Cowichan Winery, Brewery or weekend shuttle. Bus and driver are available for hire by the hour for private events, staff reward trips.

Susan Quackenbush is a farm girl and wine enthusiast.

Cheers weekend ‘shuttle hop’ runs 6pm-midnight, Fridays and Saturdays in cooperation with and on a similar basis to the popular Jake’s shuttle. Riders

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as imperfect as the teachers. This paint night is themed “African Elephants” inspired by the art of Canadian artist Marion Evamy. Kate leads us through the drawing plan, line by line, and we mimic her instruction.

Group shot of finished pieces. Once the sketch is laid out Michelle begins guiding us through the painting portion.

Dabs of acrylic Michelle of MichKa Art Play leading the colour our 115 Kenneth St, Downtown Duncan class at Blue Grouse Vineyard. dropped tel: 250-746-9809 onto our palettes unifying factor in the room? just in time for Everyone has a fabulous Michelle’s next step. hese 2 friends have budding piece to go home with. How The class is so simple charming is that! tailormade the best artists and clear without too job in the universe. With mingle, many factors to mess over 3 decades of teaching nibble Next Paint Night at the on char up, but just enough freedom to Winery, Thurs, May 26 experience, artists Michelle cuterie boards and sip a Blue show individual style. About Miller and Kate Carson 6:30pm -8:30pm. Theme: Grouse vintage of their choice. an hour after we’ve begun our have developed a simple, Dutch painter Ton Schulten artworks - most of us have creative language for all ages One of my favourites I choose 2182 Lakeside Rd, Duncan. the Quill Rosé to settle into the something ready to hang. I to understand. The result? jennyg@bluegrouse.ca $45pp evening. Happy, smiling, chatty look over at my neighbour Gorgeous, vibrant art pieces includes all supplies and a Krysta’s piece - exactly like created by you! This dynamic women fill the room, some glass of wine. come alone, some with friends mine, but totally different. Her duo realized that the act of or family. Much to my chagrin, piece is brilliant. I comment being creative is significant my favourite funny girl on her skilled shading. She and affirming for everyone. points to it, “this is how I More than just pretty pictures, hairdresser Lori Shreenen from Shawnigan is seated in a row usually paint” she explains. they believe spontaneous She remarks on my minimalist innovation instills confidence, with an empty spot. Palettes, smocks and paper is set out style. “ That is how I usually acceptance of self and others Close up of work” I smile. I love my and allows your creative spirit and participants are provided my African with professional artist quality piece. She loves hers. The one to express who you truly Elephant piece. materials which as any artist are. With these paint parties can attest to will make all the they are on a mission to help difference to your final work.

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Mother’s Day - May 8th

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f the flowers are blooming (and they are!) it must be that time again. Time to honour those women who hold such a special spot in our lives and our hearts: our mothers. Mom’s come in all shapes, sizes and sensibilities, which makes downtown, with

all its one-of-a-kind shops, the perfect place to find something unique for May 8th. We asked the friendly folks at a few of our local shops to share their ideas for fabulous gifts that would be a joy to give or receive and here’s a few things that were recommended.

Flowers are a traditional favourite for Mother’s Day and if you are looking for a fresh spin on a traditional arrangement, Leaf & Petal cannot be surpassed. Claire suggests giving mom a “flower cake” for her special day - this delightful creation can be custom made with all sorts of different blooms.

Chat with the fun and talented ladies at this downtown oasis (pun intended) about your ideas.

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If you are looking for something extra special, Tammy at Impeccable Jewellery suggests a statement piece made from Russian Ammonite – a gem that is 96 million years old and very rare.

Impeccable has this particular gem in pendants and rings and they also carry a wide variety of other unique gemstones in various styles and settings.

Impeccable also has a great selection of lovely watches and earrings to choose from.

It wasn’t easy for Shannon at Saltspring Soapworks to choose, as their wonderfully fragrant store has so many gift ideas, but she did her best to narrow the list: custom gift baskets, bath bombs, linen mists, salt scrubs, aromatherapy and essential oils.

It’s always a pleasure shopping at Pots & Paraphernalia where chances are Mom would love anything and everything within this delightful store – from unique kitchen gadgets to beautiful linens to sparkling stemware. The ladies there mentioned the always-popular KitchenAid Artisan Mixer, which comes in a wonderful assortment of colours.

Is there any mom out there who couldn’t use a little help unwinding?

Over at the Ginger Room, Nicole is carrying the Stress Fix line. Made of lavender and clary sage, the products in this line include soaking salts, lotions and oils; all of which smell amazing. Or treat Mom to a gift certificate for a special treatment from one of downtown’s many spas and salons.

Because many of our stores carry such a diverse inventory, it’s hard to highlight only one product, so Lara from Prudence recommends any of the all-natural makeup, shampoo, skincare products or serums they carry or, for a super comfy sleep, check out the bamboo nightwear in lovely patterns of soothing blues and greens.

If you asked Mom herself what she’d like best on Mother’s Day, she would likely say spending time with her family (after, of course, having someone mop the floor ☺), so why not make the most of the occasion by spending time downtown with your Mom, browsing, going for coffee or just sitting on a bench in City Square enjoying each other’s company.

Happy Mother’s Day everyone!

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Tucked away on the east side of the railroad tracks on Duncan Street (just north of Government) in Downtown Duncan is Ray’s Place – an veritable emporium of furniture, antiques, paintings and other interesting finds. But the most interesting part of the store is Ray himself.

Ray Scudder is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades; after farming most of his life, he says he knows his way around tools and it’s easy to believe – he’s the kind of guy you know could fix, repair or restore anything - from glueing elephant ears back on a statue to rebuilding the soundboard on a grand piano, he does it all. You can also find him buying, selling, repairing, playing crib or shooting the breeze with the people he meets, as they are the most interesting part of doing business for him.

Ray’s love for life and learning is evident not only in his conversation, but in the beautiful stone sculptures he has created that sit inconspicuously in a corner of the filled-tocapacity room. It’s clear he is artistically gifted – having never taken a lesson in his life, when his hands met stone (only 5 years ago!) something magical happened.

Visit his place and have

Ray’s Place him show and tell you about his piece inspired by the “Highway of Tears” and the amazing plan he has for the sculpture.

Ray is glad that everyone seems to be interested in re-purposing these days – he’s been doing it for years and feels fortunate to be part of this movement. He is also grateful for the support he’s received for the almost 22 years that he’s been in business. He plans to retire in the not too distant future and looks forward to spending more time following his muse and his passion for sculpting.

If you are looking for interesting…Ray is the guy and Ray’s is the place.

Ray’s Furniture & Antiques 308 Duncan St. 250-746-8558 www.raysantiques.com

DBIA: What is the most popular dish at the Royal Dar? Kam: There are several: Butter chicken, Lamb Korma, Seafood Goa, Prawn Lababbdar, Vegetable Khardi and our veggie platter is also very popular.

DBIA: What is your favourite dish on your menu?

Kam: Bowl of Dahl with roti.

Q&A with Kam from Royal Dar DBIA: Tell us a little about yourself – where were you born and how long have you lived in the Cowichan Valley?

Kam: I was born in India, but moved to the Island when I was 4½ years old. I grew up in Nanaimo and have lived in Ladysmith and Cassidy since 1984.

DBIA: How did you get into the restaurant business?

Kam: I started selling my samosas from home to friends and co-workers at the Credit Union, then bought a restaurant in Nanaimo, moved it to Ladysmith after 2.5 years, then 7 years later moved it to Duncan.

DBIA: Are you a cook yourself? Or more of a restaurateur?

Kam: Both. Now mostly restaurateur.

DBIA: What brings you the most satisfaction as a business owner?

Kam: Providing a unique and memorable dining experience for our clients.

DBIA: Being close to Mother’s Day, do you have any words of wisdom given to you by your mother? And have you passed any along to your own children?

Kam: My mother gave me the strength to stand on my own two feet and I tell my boys if you are going to do something – do it to the best of your ability or don’t do it at all!!

DBIA: What is your idea of a wonderful Mother’s Day gift?

Kam: Spending quality time with your children doing what you enjoy.

DBIA: What is your favourite thing about your downtown location?

Kam: The accessibility to all things necessary for everyday life.

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E.J. Hughes And The Three Muses

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dward John Hughes was born in 1913 to Katherine and Edward Hughes. His father, Edward, was a professional musician and insisted that his children take music lessons – young Edward hated it. He did, however, show an interest in drawing. His mother recalled that, “Edward could draw almost before he could speak.

I remember him drawing a picture of a boat on pointy waves with smoke coming out of its funnel.” Family legend has it that Hughes drew his first landscape at the age of 3.

His mother encouraged him by providing colouring books but Edward did not like the pale, uneven colours that wax crayons produced - he preferred the clean lines of black and white drawings similar to the “action illustrations” that he found in comic books and Boy’s Own Annual.

As a skilled teenager, with a love for the discipline of the military, he was offered a position on a coastal rumrunner - a great opportunity in the early years of the depression.

His mother, horrified, convinced him that he was too young. To distract him from dangerous pursuits, she encouraged him to take drawing classes. After

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years of sketching on his own, he was ready for formal instruction and after mastering pencil techniques, he was able to move on to oils, a medium he found that he loved.

His mother was a great supporter and encouraged his artistic pursuit. In 1939, he produced a beautiful tribute in oils titled, Painter’s Mother.

Edward met Fern Smith, in 1938, and they were married in Feb 1940. In 1946, after his stint as a war artist, Fern and Edward moved to Victoria. However, it took several moves before they found the peaceful setting necessary for Edward to work. That was in 1951, when they moved to Shawnigan Lake.

Although their years in Shawnigan Lake were happy, it was also, in many ways, a difficult time for them. The house was run down and they struggled financially.

Even in the sanctuary of Shawnigan, Hughes was only able to produce one or two paintings a year which meant a meagre income. Luckily, Fern‘s faith in his ability as a painter never wavered.

Hughes recalled that, “… through all those years, Fern never once suggested that there wasn’t enough money,

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for six months. He also felt that he must look for a new home because the house he had shared with Fern had too many memories. Eventually, after a number of moves, he settled into a modest house in Duncan where he spent the rest of his life.

Hughes made several sketches/portraits of Fern, including Portrait of EJ’s mother Fern in Stanley Park, Katherine Hughes Courtesy The Painter’s Wife, Shawnigan Lake Museum Portrait of Mrs. Hughes, and Fern preparing Christmas Dinner. or that perhaps I could find a job. One word, and I’d have put aside my paintings and found a job. One word is all it would have taken, but Fern knew what painting meant to me and she never complained.” Fern kept her husband sheltered from the noise and distractions that would interfere with his work.

Hughes’ comments on one of his many Shawnigan paintings, Village Wharf (1956), “…this one was done from memory, and is actually a ‘portrait’ of a little boat we purchased last summer.

It (the boat) is particularly handy for going to the village since we have no car, and usually walk. On the bow is the name Burma…” Fern enjoyed steering the boat while Hughes relaxed and enjoyed the scenery.

At forty-five years old, Hughes was finally able to afford a car “…owning a car made a wonderful difference to our life. Fern’s health had been failing for several years and by then she was unable to walk. How I enjoyed taking her along on my sketching trips!”

In 1974, his life was shattered

by Fern’s death. For the first time in his life, he was unable to paint. He remained idle

In the late 1960s another significant woman entered Hughes’ life. Patricia Salmon, who lived on the west side of Shawnigan Lake often walked to meet her husband, Martin, who would be driving home at the end of his day – the walk provided a brief respite for Pat from their five children at home.

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On a summer day in the late 1960s, she walked farther than normal and one of her flip-flop shoes broke. As she hobbled along, a car stopped and a man and woman offered her a ride. The driver told Pat that he was a painter.

He was delighted when Pat replied, “Oh, you must be E.J. Hughes.”

This was the beginning of a 40-year friendship between Pat and Edward that ended with his death in 2007. Pat became his biographer, business aide and a liaison for his public and business.

As a lifelong educator Lori is delighted to put her skills, creativity and love for history to work as the Curator/Manager of the Shawnigan Lake Museum.

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Level Ground fair trade, organic coffees and teas, cold brew coffee, Saltspring kombucha, cold-press juices and cold drinks made inhouse, as well as wine from Cherry Point Vineyards, cider from Merridale Cider, and beer from Saltspring Island Ales. We have a covered patio dining area as well as a garden patio with shaded seating, and are looking forward to a great summer. Crowe & Appel is now open at 1751 Cowichan Bay Rd .

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Crowe and Appel New To Cowichan Bay!

Community R&B band. Fun music and lots of energy!

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e came to the Island twenty-three years ago and immediately saw the beauty and richness that is both the land and what is grown on it. We are a family business, operating as a husband, wife, and daughter team out of a water-front store in Cowichan Bay. David Krieger has been a chef for twenty-five years, Tashmyra Crowe is a naturalist and has worked with local wild plants for ten, and Serafina Appel – recently graduated from the University of Victoria – has been working in the service industry and restaurant management for nine. David and Tashmyra have been working in the Cowichan Valley as teachers for the past ten years, and continue to run an independent school in Cowichan Bay. Deli, store, café, and restaurant, Crowe & Appel will be open seven days a week throughout the summer.

Store & Deli Specializing in wild seafood, local grass-fed meat, and organic produce, we are delighted to be working closely with local organic farms, fishermen, and suppliers. Taking over the storefront which was previously Cowichan Bay Seafood, we will continue to serve their fish and seafood, as well as use their products in our recipes. We are supplying local freerange beef from Henry and Jones, and pork, beef, water buffalo, and bison products from Island Bison, as well as sourcing vegetables, seedlings, plants, and other produce products from local, organic farms. In addition to serving True Grain breads on our menu, we are selling and serving a variety of gluten-free bread products from Origin bakery in Victoria, delivered fresh. On our shelves are fine sauces, spices, and pickled products, as well as a selection of fair trade chocolates from around the world, supplied by The Chocolate Project.

All the products which we use in our recipes, you can buy from our shelves.

Restaurant & Café Utilizing the abundance of beautiful local ingredients, the menu focuses on the regions of the Mediterranean Sea and the Baltic Sea. This Nordic and Mediterranean menu features seafood, meat, vegetarian, and vegan options in hot and cold plates as well as charcuterie, fruit de mer, and vegetable mezze platters to share. We will be serving

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All Shows begin at 2pm

Sunday, May 8 Ian Duncan, Tony Genge, Rob Cheramy & Jon Miller Sunday, May 15 Pablo Cardenas Trio

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Sunday, May 22 Tom Vickery

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Harvey is A Comedy Not To Be Missed

Sunday, May 29

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The Chemainus Theatre Festival presents Broadway’s charming comedy of errors, Harvey, by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Mary Chase. The 1940s story is a terrific 1534 Joan Avenue Crofton work of imagination that asks the audience “what is normal, really”. At first glance, the play’s central character Elwood P. Dowd Maybe true happiness and wellbeing are seems your cordial, middle-aged everyman closer than we think. But we might have to who likes nothing more than to have a live outside the box to find out.” Along with drink in the local bar with his best friend. clever writing, Chase uses a good deal of A perfectly typical pastime, except that imagination to tell her story, from Elwood’s his pal is a six-foot-tall invisible “pooka” self-constructed reality of perpetually(rabbit) named Harvey. Such unconventional pleasant days, to the surprising activities of behaviour torments his social-climbing his invisible friend Harvey (a six-foot-tall sister, who arranges a trip to the sanatorium rabbit of Celtic mythology). Harvey is on for Elwood’s “cure-all” injection, where an stage at The Chemainus Theatre Festival May entertaining series of events put’s Chase’s 6 to 28, 2016. Tickets are available now at question front-and-centre. Though written 1-800-565-7738 or chemainustheatre.ca. with great humour, at its heart, Harvey has a profound and moving message.

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Nelson Mandela, by Jonas Jeque

Art That Defines Energy and Passion Veronica Scott is a mosaic artist and freelance writer.

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here is no mistaking a Jonas Jeque painting.

Each picture is an explosion of colour and movement.

Whether the subject matter is abstract or figurative, Jonas’s bold acrylic paintings have two things in common, enormous energy and passion.

Jonas paints from his life experiences, particularly life in Kenya where his parents fled during the Mozambique Civil War in the 1970’s. His bold, colourful paintings capture the warmth and vitality of his homeland.

Jonas’s love of colour is also reflected in his portraits of recognizable personalities including Nelson Mandela.

Jonas moved to Canada as Mount Kilimanjaro, by Jonas Jeque

a young man fifteen years ago. He now lives in Victoria with his young family. His ambition is to, once again, be a full time artist. “I love abstract painting and carving more than anything,” he says. “My goal is always to challenge myself with different stylistic approaches and not to be afraid to make mistakes.”

A self-taught artist, Jonas started drawing at a young age “ever since I could hold a pencil in my hand.” He also loves carving in wood, particularly arbutus and oak.

He explains that his love of carving is deeply rooted in the style of the Makonde tribal woodcrafters of Mozambique – a form which embodies traditional spiritual beliefs and family life. Jonas’s family is from the Makonde tribe.

A selection of Jonas Jeque’s paintings and carvings will be on display at Imagine That Artisans’ Designs in downtown Duncan for the month of May. Don’t miss it!

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Getting Started as a Beginner Beekeeper

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ith the increase in awareness that honeybees and their health have been receiving around the world, beekeeping popularity is on the rise. Even though the honeybees haven’t changed, unfortunately, beekeeping has. This means that new beekeepers have to be more prepared, connected, and educated than ever before.

The beekeeping season here in the Cowichan Valley begins mid spring, and ends around the middle of October (weather dependent).

Local bee breeders will have their ‘packages’ and ‘nucleus colonies’ available to purchase starting mid-May. Some beekeepers will have imported bees available even earlier.

A package consists of 3-4lbs of bees in a mesh box with their queen in a smaller queen cage. You place the package into your own hive, and let the bees release the queen.

A nucleus colony (a small hive) is usually five frames,

Now, where to place your hive?

Is there a diverse range of high nectar and pollen producing plants within a 3km radius of your location? Honeybees need a full diet of nectar and pollen throughout the beekeeping season. It is important to understand what the main nectar sources are for honeybees in your area and what to do in times of dearth. Here on Vancouver Island the nectar flows are: Broadleaf Maples, Black berries, Clover, and Fireweed.

Good sources of pollen are: Dandelion, Willow, Clover, Broom, Thistle, and many wildflowers.

Keep beekeeping records each season. Every time you go into your hive record food stores, bizarre behaviour, and any treatments you apply.

Are the bees bringing in nectar/pollen? Is the Queen laying eggs? Are the bees aggravated and aggressive?

Good records will allow you to look back and track your hive’s health over the years.

Treat your bees! Honeybees can contract many different parasites and diseases.

Treatments vary, depending on circumstances. Do your research, and ask

an experienced beekeeper about their yearly treatment schedule.

Questions? The Cowichan Beekeepers Club is a fantastic place to learn more about keeping honeybees. www. cowichan beekeepers.ca For more information on beekeeping, I recommend reading The Biology Of The Honey Bee by Mark Winston and to check out www. scientificbeekeeping. com.

And lastly- enjoy.

There is nothing like the sound of a happy healthy hive, and the taste of your own honey.

Images above; Left; Beekeeper Chelsea Abbot all suited up. Image Right; Catching a swarm.

Submitted by Chelsea Abbott (MacDonald), Vice President Cowichan Beekeepers

Maypole Dancing in the Cowichan Valley

May Day at Sunrise Waldorf School

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very year Sunrise Waldorf School celebrates the coming of summer on the first Saturday of May with an annual May Day festival.

Also known as Beltane in Celtic lands, May Day is a celebration where our whole school community comes together in a spirit of celebration and festivity.

Families picnic on the grass while children play and enjoy the warmth of the sun.

The Maypole, representing the tree of life, is erected in the middle of the grassy field

and it bears colourful garlands and ribbons symbolizing growth and spring vegetation.

Students from every grade dressed all in white will take turns skipping and dancing around the pole creating beautiful woven patterns – this dance being the centre of the May Day celebrations.

This ritual reflects the patterns of nature and marks the transition into warm and long days. The festival is also enlivened with music, stilt walking, games, the making of flower crowns, and of course the much anticipated tug of war between faculty

and students.

This May Day festival is a favourite amongst parents, students, and teachers alike.

It is another way that we strengthen our connection to the rhythms of nature and celebrate the passage of

seasons through art, music and story. In salutation to the steady and fragile rhythms of Mother Earth, we wish you a festive, colourful, lively May Day, and a fertile new year of the Earth.

Submitted by Chantey Dayal, Sunrise Waldorf School.

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Mill Bay Garden Club 69th Annual Community Flower and Garden Show

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or the last sixty-nine years, Mill Bay has been bringing an annual Flower and Garden show and competition for the residents of Mill Bay, Shawinigan Lake, and Cobble Hill in the beautiful Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island.

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While the ever expanding and active Mill Bay Garden Club has many events, features, and programs throughout the year, the annual Flower Show has been the peak point of the skills learned and practiced. The strawberry tea, prepared and served by the South Cowichan Healthcare Auxiliary, is a favourite of the show. The most popular aspect of the show, besides the competition itself, which features over 70 competition classes open to the public, would be the gardening workshops that are offered throughout the day.

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Hosta Entries on display.

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Kohlman are doing workshops on Climate Change and Food Production, The Propagation of Plants from Seeds, and Flower Bed Design.

Don’t miss the Silent Auction, showcasing many handmade items, featured in the hall throughout the day. Also be sure to visit the Master Gardeners, who will answer any gardening questions or problems you may have.

If you wish to enter the competition, be sure to pick up a program with a list of competition classes and rules at Buckerfield’s, Thrifty Foods, Country Grocer, Valley Vines to Wines, and Dinter Nursery, or download it from our website, www.millbaygardenclub.com, or email mbgardenshow@ gmail.com. You may also call Pat at 250-743-2756 for more information.

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forest fire potential.

Instead of sitting and watching them grow, this friendly, humble and motivated entrepreneur decided to do something about it. He bought a skookum chipper and began offering his services to mindful friends and neighbours with the same issue.

Wee Chip Cowichan offers affordable and convenient residential and small business chipping, mulching, and trimming services. With a concern for the environment at the heart of his business he offers home owners an alternative to burning.

Branches leftover from pruning or storms. Blackberry bramble, twigs, leaves, old fences, tie posts construction materials - you name it.

As long as it is under 6” in diameter he can chip it.

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Burn Piles? Here’s A Solution That Won’t Pollute Our Air

ongtime Valley residents volunteer Doug Turlock and his wife Jane live on 2 forested acres in the heart of Glenora. A longtime volunteer with the Canadian Railroad Historical Association Port Sub Div. he sees first hand the amount of forest debris that piles up when he helps to maintain the tracks. When burn piles began to duplicate throughout his own property, he began to wonder what other options there were to deal with them. Reluctant to burn and contribute smog to our local air quality, a heightened concern especially for people with respiratory issues, he left them for awhile until they came up with a better solution. But as the days got hotter and drier with the summer drought he began to worry about their

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Reno wood scraps can be chipped.

Using a fast, state of the art chipper that is proudly made in Canada, Doug will come to your home and transform those unsightly burn piles into beautiful wood chips to re use on your property for paths or gardens. No need for wood chips? No problem. He will even cart them away for no extra charge.

“Wee Chip came out to our place and in two short hours, Doug and I worked our way through three huge piles of branches, old logs and woody debris. The wood chips were blown onto our pathways.

Factoring in our time to haul the wood away ourselves, this was a super economical way to clean up our yard, not to

mention so much better for the environment than burning.

I am already working on a new pile for Doug -- we will have him back soon!” Heather Kaye, Maple Bay resident.

Our own burn pile 3’ high eventually became a fixture of our yard. Richard had observed a little bird fly in and out of it numerous times and a year later we still did not want to burn in fear that we would harm the bird. When we heard about this new home chipping service we were thrilled.

Doug came by with his chipper on a Tuesday morning. “Many folks aren’t even home when I arrive to chip. All people have to do is leave the burn piles and I will make my way with the chipper.” Doug tells me. The chipper works fast and is really efficient. He can aim the blower towards paths, gardens or even into the woods to compost quickly.

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groove and pine framing from a reno in our burn pile, Doug had no concern. “No problem!” he said with ease as he tossed the old construction scraps in the chipper. In just over an hour Doug had eliminated our eyesore, helped us do our part for the neighbourhood’s air quality and we never had to break a sweat. There is no other word to describe this service but FANTASTIC. Before he had even driven off the property I was already eyeing my next project - the thick patches of blackberry bramble in the corner. Yes folks the chipper even does the thorny bramble. Just get those piles ready and call Doug. 250 715-7365 www.weechipcowichan.ca

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any of us in the Cowichan Valley have adopted rescue dogs, instead of buying from a breeder. There are so many dogs in need of good homes with all kinds of backgrounds and stories. Many are from Mexico and South America, while others may have been saved from a hoarding or abuse situation elsewhere in Canada. I have met many wonderful rescues who are grateful to have a new life, and are incredibly loving. Some dogs transition well into their new lives, but many of them come with unexpected issues.

We can only guess at the level of stress and trauma that some of these dogs have endured in their pasts - abuse, starvation, parasites and illness. These situations create behaviours and learning patterns that help these dogs to survive. Then we bring them into our homes and find out we have challenging or unmanageable situations such as extreme fear, dog or people reactivity, separation anxiety,

biting, and excessive barking.

Now what do we do?

Rescue dogs need patient understanding and a way of working with them that involves gentleness, compassion, and showing them what we want. Fear does not cure fear.

Aggression does not cure aggression. Punishment-based techniques will backfire every time, keeping the dogs stuck in their stressful patterns. What rescue dogs need most is to know that they are safe. Work with and train your dogs in ways that increase self confidence with many achievable successes.

One of the most helpful things we can do for our rescues is to change the way we see them.

Let go of the story and help them move on. We must project to them how we want them to be. If your dog is timid, start calling her brave. If your dog is reactive, stop calling him ‘the fighter’ and imagine him in a peaceful state around other dogs. Dogs can communicate

Animal Communicator Rachel Allen with Rescue Dog Tessa.

Success With Your Rescue Dog with mental pictures. If you’re thinking it, then they’re seeing it. You can use your thoughts to transform their lives. Imagine their postures, their behaviours, their emotions exactly as you want them to be - balanced, calm, confident, and feeling safe.

I recommend professional help for any issues with rescues. the community. Here is how you can help.

1. If you have feral cats on your property, please feed them well and get them trapped and fixed ASAP. There is help available for that.

It’s Kitten Season!

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ost people associate this time of year with flowers, birds, the smell of fresh cut grass and hours in the garden. Cat rescue people associate this time of year with pregnant cats and homeless kittens. It seems that almost every female feral cat out there is getting pregnant, already

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pregnant, or giving birth. This is when the biggest surge in the population of outdoor cats occurs and that means this is the busiest season for feral cat rescues.

This is also when the feral population growth can be stopped, but it requires help from

2. If you are aware of feral cats who are pregnant feed them well and call your local rescue.

If trapped before the kittens are born both the momcat and the kittens can be saved. The momcat will be able to have the kittens and stay with them until they are weaned, and then she will be spayed and returned to her home and the kittens will be placed in foster care pending adoption.

3. If you think a feral has given birth try to see where she has hidden her kittens. She will be very sneaky about this!

4. If you find kittens it is very important that you do not leave them where you found them. The

We have many options in our valley for positive-based work with dogs. Check out Vancouver Island Animal Training Association for information on practitioners and trainers in your area. www.viata.ca.

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momcat will move them and they will not be seen again. Pick them up, keep them warm, and take them to your nearest vet clinic.

If no clinics are open then send a Facebook message or an email to your local cat rescue. Even newborn kittens can and will be hand raised by experienced foster homes, where the survival rate is much higher than it is in the wild.

Cats who are being fed regularly can most easily be trapped and also have the healthiest kittens.

Kittens that are caught before 7 or 8 weeks of age make the best pets. And if we all do our part to get the adults fixed and the kittens into foster care, we can be sure that there will be no cat overpopulation problem in the Valley.

Submitted by Cowichan Cat Rescue www.cowichancatrescue.org

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Essential Oils…

Debbie Wood is a certified Small Animal Naturopath and can be reached at 250597-7DOG.

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ssential oils are the life blood of plants.

Different from fatty oils that reside in the seeds to nourish sprouting plants, essential oils reside in every other part of the plant and do many things. Deterring insects or herbivores with pungent or bitter tastes is an example of how a plant may use its essential oils. Essential oils heal wounds in the plants and carry nutrients into and waste products out. Essential oils carry antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.

Our dogs can benefit from these natural compounds.

Essential oils of lavender and geranium are great at deterring external parasites on dogs and cats (and you!).

Lavender and geranium are also good for soothing itchy inflamed skin along with oils of rosewood, Roman chamomile and carrot seed.

Using essential oils as aromatherapy, oil of lavender, petitgrain, valerian, and sweet marjoram can be soothing to the panicky dog. I just put a drop somewhere near the dog, (not on the dog) to good effect. Essential oil diffusers are very efficient at filling an area with the natural scents that can calm an upset dog.

If you are planning on trying this technique for times when your dog is over wrought, say thunderstorms or toe nail

trimming, get her used to the smell before and separate from the event. Make the scent associated with nice stuff; because although the chemistry will physically calm your dog during an excitable time, if you bring out a new scent right at the panicky moment, she may emotionally associate it next time and the oil won’t be as effective.

The quality of your oils is very important. The word “aromatherapy “ is used on everything from dish soap to diapers and these products contain synthetic scents that are not molecularly the same as the natural oils. The body doesn’t recognize the scents on a chemical level and there is no physical benefit. Stick with quality essential oils from reputable sources. I use “Aromaforce” oils that I get at Lynn’s Vitamin Gallery.

Lynn’s also has diffusers.

When using essential oils directly on your pets, always use a carrier oil like coconut, sweet almond, or olive. Two to five drops of essential oil into a tablespoon of carrier oil is plenty. Cats can only process certain oils on their skin because of a missing liver enzyme so do your research on which are safe for puss.

The world of essential oils for your pets and for you is vast and fascinating. They are used everyday medically in Europe and South America with great benefits and no side effects. If you’re interested in trying some essential oils for an issue your pet has I’d be happy to suggest a recipe or put together a custom blend for you.

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pring is here! It is the ideal time to detox and purge our immune systems.

We give our cars a tune-up, so why not our immune system?

Biomagnetism Therapist, Kathryn Lowther

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If you haven’t experienced a session of Bioenergetics, perhaps now is the time. Come and see why, worldwide, an increasing number of people are finding dramatic results with this holistic therapy.

What is Biomagnetism?

It is a safe, natural therapy, utilizing kinesiology and passive magnets to balance the pH, and bring the body into energetic equilibrium. *Biomagnetics has nothing to do with magnetic therapy, just placing magnets on the body.

Helping animals and people find balance.

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The uniqueness of Biomagnetism is that, it discovers and assists in eliminating the root causes of illness, which impede health and wellness. I look for emotional and physical causes, then treat them in the same session.

Treatments are economical, as one usually does not need months of sessions, supplements, or meds.

Many complex diseases can be a combination of bacteria, virus, parasite, fungus, and/or glandular

imbalances. Usually there is an emotional component as well.

My intuition is also a useful tool, in helping my clients with individual needs. Everyone is unique. It really makes my day, when I have helped a client heal from years of chronic illness.

Lyme disease, or borrelia b., including co-infections, can be a challenge, however, by balancing the pH and the pathogens, the body can then begin to recover, as it strengthens the immune system.

Some people think it is “too good to be true”, as it appears so simple, and has amazing testimonials. However, this therapy was researched extensively for 25 years by Dr. Goíz Duran, and is helping clients heal and manage a wide variety of illnesses. The testimonials are all true.

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for the Expecting and New Mom

Matraea Mercantile specializes in gifts for new and expecting mothers.

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he experience of being born is one that every single person on this planet shares. It is one that transcends race, gender, and religion. Birth is vast and varied, each experience as unique in itself as each human being is to another.

However, every single birth of every single human being shares a common element.

That element is the woman, the mother that moves that tiny human being through her body and into the world.

are about to become moms— maybe for the first time, or new moms still in the hazy but glorious early days of a new baby, it is important to make it extra special!

The celebration of Mother’s Day honours the courage that it takes to give birth. It also allows us to acknowledge the patience and the commitment it takes to parent a child. It is a way of saying thank you for all the sleepless nights and the selfless hours our mothers dedicate to our lives as we grow from childhood through adulthood. For women who

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Customized gift baskets for new and expecting moms are a great way to show our love and appreciation for her. Gift baskets can be filled with items that moms not only love but also need during pregnancy and the immediate postpartum.

baby, preferably without lanolin and ideally nonscented so as not to interrupt the natural bonding that takes place between mom and baby.

Combined with re-usable bamboo nursing pads this makes the perfect gift.

• Herbal teas that are safe to drink while pregnant are not only delicious but also healthy and can help combat normal discomforts of pregnancy such as nausea or low iron. A herbal tea with Nettle leaf and Cornsilk in it will help with swollen feet and hands.

Honoring new moms are easy and fun. Most important is to choose a gift that is all about her and not the baby!

All of these products and more can be found at Matraea’s Birth Shop. We specialize in customized gift baskets for new and expecting moms.

Come check us out and “love

up” all the new mamas in your lives!

Submitted by Kate Koyote, R.M. is Matraea Centre co-founder and mother of 5 and Dominica Dorazio is Matraea birth shop manager and mother of Conor, age 8.

• Belly Butter to help with the itchy belly as the skin stretches. Keeps skin soft, supple and healthy. Natural products with Shea Butter as a key ingredient are best.

• Nipple balm, to have on hand for after the birth of

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e each have a mother.

At least once per year we take the time and opportunity to honour her. We offer love in a variety of ways – cards, flowers, chocolates, a meal cooked by ourselves or someone at a restaurant, etc.

For some people it is a true honouring, a satisfying giving and receiving experience.

For others, it is an attempt to make all things right, a burying of the hatchet, a day of not blaming.

Why blame Mom? Well, she was there at the beginning, in all of your early experiences.

Scientists have told us – the first six years of life are the most formative. From that time on, we simply play out what has been programmed.

And yet, at some point we must take responsibility for our lives. If we continue to look outside of ourselves for the cause of our life troubles, Mom always winds up on the list, either at the top or the bottom.

Maybe it’s the irritating phone calls, or attempts to scold you as if you were still a child.

Maybe you love your mother, but you just don’t like her.

What to do? The great religions of the world speak in unison to answer this question: forgiveness.

Whatever we may have suffered from anyone, including our mothers, if we

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fail to forgive them, we live with the effects of repressed anger all our lives.

“But how can I forgive?

I could never forgive that…” we might be saying, or hearing others say.

Forgiveness feels hard.

Staying angry seems easier.

But forgiveness is possible, whatever the hurt. And it will set you free. And yet there are obstacles – harsh words were spoken, bridges were burned.

How does one overcome these?

Dr. Bradley Nelson created The Emotion Code to discover and release trapped emotions. These trapped emotions are often the cause of ongoing troubles and pain in adult life. These are often the obstacles to forgiving those who have hurt us.

Trapped emotions can be discovered and released.

Obstacles to forgiveness can be overcome.

This Mother’s Day, forgive Mom. She did the best she could with what she had.

David Yaeger is a certified Emotion Code practitioner living near Duncan.

Phone 250-5973686

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WEEKEND HEALING RETREATS May 27-29 Feeling

A Safe Container

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t’s hard to find the time for self-care. Our family, career, home, friends and activities demand a lot from us, and of course we need to squeeze some rest in there too. Those that are aware enough to see how much the world needs them are constantly giving of themselves in so many different ways.

When we do ceremony, we are praying for Mother Earth, for our family, humanity, etc.

But once an elder taught me, “The only thing you need to pray for is your own health and happiness; if you have that, then you become radiant and everyone around you feels it, and it ripples to all.”

Makes sense.

But to do the work to really feel what’s going on with us, to let go of the things that hold us back, and to envision our future takes time and space. We need a safe container to allow us to go to where we need to go, do the work, and then put ourselves back together so that we can face the next Monday and the challenges that it brings.

We need others to mirror ourselves back to us, and to witness us.

Retreats allow us to do just that, to retreat from our life and responsibilities so we can focus within. You can steal an hour at lunch to do yoga or meditate or play, but when you can take a few days or a few weeks then the opportunity to go much deeper is there.

And when you can combine the heart, mind, body and spirit then you can be fully immersed in the healing process. I’ve found that a combination of ceremony, exercise, nature, solitude and group discussion hits on all of these parts of myself.

All Nations Wellness has put together 3 retreats for the spring/summer of 2016, to allow you the experience of sharing in your growth with others wanting the same thing. They combine indigenous teachings, ceremony and therapeutic group work, at our beautiful Skutz Falls Location.

Retreats are on May 27-29, July 8-10, and Aug. 26-28.

See allnationswellness.com for details.

July 8-10 Letting Go

August 26-28

Moving Ahead

These retreats combine indigenous teachings, rituals and ceremony with therapeutic process to help you see the blocks and patterns in your life, release them, and move forward to positive change.

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Dynamic Pathways

Faye Stefan MA, RCC, DHHP

Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Homeopathic Practitioner

Path to Wellness: Combining counselling with homeopathy for your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual needs utilizing Heilkunst Sequential Timeline Therapy.

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’m a healer, not a carpenter. If I were to build a house I would NOT do it on my own. My design ideas, intentions, and vision of paint colours does not qualify me to build a house. I would seek experienced builders who supported my desires and I would utilize their skills and expertise to build. I would do what I needed to ensure that my house was being built well, on a good foundation.

Building A Foundation

A house or a marriage, it’s only as stable as the foundation it’s built upon.

Really the same goes for personal stability in all aspects of life. Dating is building the foundation of your relationship. The first few years of marriage set in place long-term patterns of interaction.

Personally, it’s important to me that our foundation is built well so I know that it can withstand wear and tear, an earthquake if it has to, and the inevitable settling that comes with time. If the foundation is not built correctly, when the house settles, the flaws and weaknesses will be exposed through the finishing.

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Masters Counselling Psychology Registered Clinical Counsellor

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It’s easy to get sucked into the vision, the passion, and the excitement of building a life together. It’s more fun to actually have your dreams come true in the long-term.

That requires consistent effort and work. Humble would have all of us seeking guidance and being open to improving.

Take your designs and ideas to a professional and ask, “This is our vision. These are our priorities. Do you have any advice? Can you see any weaknesses or things we should be aware of? What do we need to do to make these desires a reality?”

My husband and I had support and counselling from day one.

We were gifted with guidance and corrections from the early stages of dating thanks to Time To Heal founder, Andrew Louisy. Yet I often see couples offended by the idea of proactive counselling.

Somehow the brainwashing tells us, “If you need help already it must be a disaster.”

Instead of humble, couples repeat behaviours that don’t work, recreate the pain from family and previous relations and continue unhealthy patterns. Counselling often only becomes an option YEARS later when resentment, anger, and emotional distance have become too much to handle.

And that’s the people who value their commitment and are open to change. Others leave a string of broken relations connected by the same futile patterns.

It’s for these reasons that Time To Heal (located at 511 Canada ave in Duncan) focuses proactively on foundational teachings so that clients have the tools, education, and support to build well. Life is challenging enough without cracks in the foundation due to shoddy workmanship.

Erin Kapela is a co-owner of Time To Heal

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Vaccinations, Immunity and Homeopathy

he debate over vaccines has been raging since their development in the late 1700’s, and it seems one is either pro-vax or anti-vax with no place in between.

All parties would agree that we should do our best to protect ourselves from deadly diseases, so let’s explore how we might assist the immune system to ward off intruders in a way that promotes health and minimizes risk.

Putting the “war” aside, what is really at the heart of this topic? People still die today from infectious diseases such as Malaria, Whooping Cough and other epidemics.

Vaccines were developed in an attempt to mimic natural immunity which would give the body strength to fight the pathogen. Since the inception of vaccines, people have reported injury arising both from the vaccine’s added adjuncts as well as from the live viruses that are used.

Vaccines contain substances that are harmful to the body such as propylene glycol, chick embryo, ethylene glycol, aluminum, mercury (thimerosal), polysorbate 80, formaldehyde, acetone, and aluminum phosphate. Even though the disease agent is in a weakened when it is introduced into the body via vaccination, it is still in a physical form that can be active and cause an outbreak in the vaccinated individual and in those around them.

Do vaccines really give you immunity and protection? What is the relationship between vaccination and immunity?

First, let’s look at what happens when we encounter a pathogen.

Our bodies have an order of function when it comes to launching an immune attack on an invading pathogen. This starts in the mouth, nose and throat where any viral or bacterial pathogen will have its first opportunity to enter the body. They rarely enter directly through the bloodstream. Our body’s early warning system is launched and it can efficiently recognize an invader. If the pathogen is strong enough to break through the first immune barrier in the nose and throat and works deeper into the body, the body’s bigger immune responses are activated until the pathogen is extinguished. Thereafter the body has a memory of what the pathogen is and how to fight it. This is how we acquire natural immunity: through the activation of our whole complete immune system.

Consider that a vaccination is injected directly into the bloodstream, and by passes the disease’s normal route of entry. This is like walking into the grand climax of a movie and trying to figure out what has gone on. The body has been ambushed and has no idea what has happened as all its normal immune defenses have not been triggered. It is then trying to play catch up as there were no early warning signs, and no “army” at the ready to deal with all the chemicals and pathogens. There is often fever, and swelling and redness at the injection site

and sometimes the reaction can be serious enough to cause seizure, autism and even death, due to the body’s inability to deal with all the invaders at once. Can you feel the panic this must stimulate in the body?

The theory is, if a minor amount of the disease is given to the body it will produce antibodies to the disease and will remember it, should it encounter the disease again.

This theory has not held true since some people that are vaccinated still contract the disease, and that is why Doctors suggest boosters to try to re-stimulate the antibodies. Antigens in the blood do not equal immunity.

Antigens are only one aspect of the immune response to diseases and are not an accurate measure of whether one has immunity or not. http://www.wellwithin1.com/ antibodies &immunity.htm The only way to attain true immunity is to allow the body to fight the disease on its own through natural exposure to the disease. This way, all levels of the immune system have been activated and are used to fight the infection.

Only then will it have a memory of how to fight that exact disease. The best way to support your immune system is to build a healthy body through healthy lifestyle choices.

So maybe having measles or chicken pox is not so bad, but what about other diseases that can be very life threatening such as malaria or typhoid?

How can we deal with these diseases if vaccinations can cause some health risks and don’t necessarily protect us?

There is a much safer solution! You can take a homeopathic version of the disease material, called a nosode, that does not have all the extra adjuncts, and since

it is in a dilution that is so minimal, it cannot actually cause the disease or harm the body. It will however stimulate your immune function and help your body recognize the disease, should it be encountered.

This disease nosode is called a homoprophylaxis.

The difference between a homoprophylaxis nosode and a vaccination is that the former does not cause illness from the side effects and adjuncts, and creates recognition of the disease in the body that is safe.

Homeopathy has been used since the early 1800’s for epidemics and continues today to be used by several countries with great success during seasonal outbreaks of epidemic infections. http://homeopathyplus.com/ Homeoprophylaxis-HumanRecords-Studies-Trials.pdf For a full exploration on this topic, Suzanne Humphries, MD has written a very detailed account of the history and results of vaccines in “Dissolving Illusions”.

If you are still on the fence and wish to vaccinate but are worried about the harmful side effects of adjuncts, homeopathy can detoxify your system after a vaccination. Some parents opt to slow down the vaccination schedule to give their child’s body time to heal between vaccinations while using homeopathic remedies to detoxify and a homoprophylaxis to support their child’s immune system from all angles. Vaccinations are not your only choice when deciding how to protect you and your family from infectious diseases.

Faye Stefan, Registered Clinical Counsellor and Certified Homeopath fstefan59@gmail. com

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and leaves resemble the human vascular system, its signature clue that the plant is designed to really work on, and purify, the blood.

Call For Vendors Downtown Duncan Location

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he Vendor Showcase at the Garden Pantry Store, CGC was created to support Island Artisans and Specialty Food Producers whose talents produce items that are garden or pantry related.

We are currently looking to add more vendors to our established Vendor Showcase, so if you produce artistic items related to the kitchen such as ceramic bowls, wooden spice mills, wooden ladles, interesting aprons, placemats to name just a few, we would love to hear from you. If your specialty food items have a good shelf life, do not require refrigeration and are produced in a commercial kitchen (we also have one available for renting) we would love to hear a from you! As to Garden related items, well the

choices are almost infinite.... garden signs, garden planters, garden decorations et al, we would love to hear from you.

The way it works is our Vendors get all the benefits of a brick and mortar, local, high traffic retail location with all the merchandising, marketing and inventory support needed for success and our Vendors are doing very well! Vendors pay a small rental fee of $60 per month and receive 100% of their sales, paid out each month. There are no commission or additional fees.

For more information about our Showcase Vendors program, please contact leslie@ cowichangreencommunity.org

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Achilles Heal

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e did it! On our collective journey back to the light, we have broken ground and have made it to Beltane-- that time of year that is beautifully balanced between Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice, and we are now perfectly poised to ponder all the possibilities that lay ahead. Take a moment to feel and celebrate your inner Fire, that radiant force within you that ignites you to keep on shining and helps to illuminate your path. What creative sparks are alive in you now, just burning to be fed?

Much like the mythological Greek warrior, Achilles, we all have our vulnerabilities in spite of our overall strength, and each of us Light Warriors can experience some form of burn out from time to time (particularly if there is any form of blockage creating stagnation!). One of many amazing allies in nature to help us remEMBER our fiery inner flow is the super hero plant Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). Yarrow, a protector and defender like Achilles, shields us from imbalance and health issues by helping to pull out blood stagnation and remove toxins.

Yarrow’s spreading wiry stems

In addition to regulating any bleeding (or lack there of) and cleansing the blood, Yarrow is a tonic for the nervous system, supports respiration and digestion, protects against strokes and heart attack, calms swelling and irritation in nasal glands from allergies, and is a wonderfully effective diaphoretic (makes you sweat without raising your overall temperature). It makes a great companion for other plants, as its root secretions lend strength to other plants by making them more disease resistant, all while holding ants and harmful insects at bay (it makes an effective insect repellant for us as well, keeping ticks and mosquitos away)!

Beyond the benefits that it brings to our physical beings, Yarrow is also said to protect against any leaks or tears in one’s aura and helps to foster a healthy personal energy barrier (which can be particularly useful if you are someone who is sensitive to other people’s energies!). Yarrow is one of the main certified organic ingredients in our Coming Achoo tincture blend made from fresh herbs here at the Folki Herb Farm (receive 20% off this tincture for the month of May when you order from folki.ca)!

Jessica Loves connecting people with plant medicines and healing with Mother Earth

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What Will Be Important To You At The End Of Your Life?

“This is the question that we need to ask ourselves,” says Shelley Kuecks, Palliative Coordinator at Cowichan Hospice.

For many of us it is difficult to think about the inevitable end of our lives; but thinking about what is important and talking about this with our family and close friends can make a real difference to how this part of our lives is lived.

Having these wishes recorded as part of an advance care plan can make a real difference to the type of care

that you receive and it can in fact make a difference to your family’s experience of grief after your death.

Taking about what will be important to us at the end of our lives is a fascinating and rich conversation. Cowichan Hospice invites you to join Shelley for a workshop on Advance Care Planning on June 3, 2016 from 10 to 12pm. Please call Cowichan Hospice at 250 -701-4242 or email events.cvhs@shaw.ca for location.

ow much junk and trash accumulates along the shore in a year? What are the different kinds of clams in the mud at the beach? What fish and other creatures live in the eelgrass just off shore? The answers to these and other questions, along with lunch and music, can be found at Low Tide Day in Cowichan Bay on Saturday, May 7, 10:30 am to 2:00 pm Low Tide Day is a free family event that combines science education, food, music, and environmental stewardship.

Everyone is welcome at this opportunity to have fun while learning about, celebrating, and caring for the shore and the intertidal world.

International Low Tide Day began in 1995 with an “Eco Fayre” in Brighton, England, celebrating “One tide on one day around the world.” In 1999 Cowichan Bay became the first Canadian community to join and the event has been held every May since then, sponsored by the Cowichan Land Trust, the Cowichan Valley Naturalists, the Cowichan Bay Improvement Association, and Cowichan Tribes, and the Cowichan Valley Regional District, with support from many local groups and businesses.

For more information, visit www. cowichanestuary. ca, email lowtide@ cowichanestuary.ca, or call John at 250746-6141 or Jeff at 250-252-1400.

A New Spot In Town - Yummeez Grill

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ummeez Grell was my husband Mike’s idea, and since 9 have managed Various Restaurants, and was a camp cook for 15 years in Alberta and B.C. ; I guess I had to say yes to his “retirement” dream . Mike is not yet retired from his teaching job at Whitefish Lake First Nation in Northern Alberta so while he is shoveling snow I am keeping out of the rain here in the Valley . I have come out of my “

The day begins at 10:30 with a beach cleanup and family science activities at Kil-pah-las Beach just east of Cowichan Bay Village. Volunteer biologists will use a seine net to collect creatures from the near offshore environment, then other volunteer biologists will lead Dr. Bill Austin’s “critter count”, a quadrat survey of the animals in the mud. At 12:30 clean up teams and families gather for lunch and music.

Submitted by John Scull

retirement to open Yummeez and serve the locals my handmade food , ready to order and go on a busy day . I make my own burger patties from scratch, pan fry potatoes for sides and delicious putine, breakfast from scratch and all my goodies from cinnamon buns to carrot cake are baked fresh.

We are located at the corner of Boys Rd and Allenby and open from 8:00 am - 3:00 Monday to Friday. If you are at work you can phone your order in ahead and pick it up hot and ready or just swing on by and say hi to myself , Mike and our little Chihuahua guard dog . Visit us on FB to see our menu !

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any of us already know that a sauna can leave us feeling relaxed, rejuvenated, and feeling great, but how many of us know that it’s also doing great things for our body? Feeling good and improving our health is rarely this easy. Immune system boosting, cardiac and circulatory system strengthening, weight loss, clearing of the skin, toxin release and even a natural high are just a few benefits of jumping into the sauna. But lets not forget that where we sweat should be as healthful and sacred a place as our bodies.

Sauna’s have been special to custom sauna designer and wood worker Drew Eaton since he was a kid. Building saunas were his first real building experiences with hot rocks, saplings, tarps and a nice beach. “My first full scale sauna was constructed in the woods underneath the largest cedar on the farm and right next to the creek where it got deep enough all year long to jump in.” shares Drew. Since then there have been many incarnations but his drive to share and build saunas has only grown. “There is just something social, connective, sharing and special about saunas.

Those of us who love them, really love them.”

Chemical free cedar saunas are beautiful, natural, long lasting and smell great. “Cedar is the most resistant wood to water damage we have on the coast.

The wood itself is hydrophobic

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meaning that it repels water.

Much like how water and oil fight to get away from each other in a pan, cedar too actively pushes water away from it. It has natural oils and tannins that resist rot and make it less appealing for insects to eat.” For those allergic to cedar, Drew recommends Cypress or Douglas Fir that is naturally treated.

A graduate of the Island School of Building Arts on Gabriola Island, Drew’s passion for building in post and beam blossomed. Anyone who has experienced this type of building knows that it is almost an art form. Drew’s beautiful saunas are designed in traditional post and beam with carefully chosen wood pieces. Choosing a special location for your outdoor sauna is important.

“Saunas have been an off grid thing and centered around fire – the primordial gatherer” says Drew. His saunas are designed to be heated traditionally with wood fires but electrical options are also available. Ready to go is a beautiful outdoor mobile sauna, that can be moved to your property tomorrow. Custom build saunas also available. Timeline once details are all signed off on can vary between 4-6 weeks to build. Cost range for the basics range from $8000 -$12000.

Drew Eaton dreweaton. comdreweaton@gmail.com 250-480-833

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Local Thoughts About The Site C Dam

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ast month, the BC government awarded a $470-million turbine contract for building the Site C dam.

This is but a small piece of the estimated $8.8-billion for this very controversial project.

Environmentally, this project is a disaster. And on those grounds alone it should not be allowed to go ahead, nor have ever been conceived in the first place. As an environmentalist, I am opposed to Site C due to its blatant and wasteful destruction of the Peace River valley. Not to mention that its primary goal is to support LNG development in the region.

But let’s set aside the environmental concerns for a minute and look at Site C economically – after all isn’t that how we make decisions now.

Let’s look at two options for tax-payer’s $8.8-billion investment: 1) the Site C dam, and 2) a 50% subsidy to install solar panels on the roofs of BC homes.

For $8.8-billion, Site C is projected to have a capacity of 900 Mega-Watts (MW) of electrical power, and be able to produce annually 4,800 Giga-Watt-hours (GWh) of electrical energy. That is enough electricity to supply about 400,000 homes in BC (or northern LNG expansion as the case may be). This then

generates $720-million of revenue for BC Hydro.

In comparison, how many solar panels could we get on how many homes for the same $8.8 billion? Assuming an install cost of $3.50 per Watt (W) and a 50% subsidy, that is about 16.8 million 300W solar panels on the roofs of BC homes . Assuming 14 panels per home, this would put solar on an estimated 1.2-million homes in BC thereby saving each household $630 on the hydro bill in the first year (and $25,000 over the 25 year life of the solar system).

Combined this would save BC home-owners $756-million in Hydro bills (and thus reduce BC Hydro revenue by $756-million). Over 25 years this would save us, BC home-owners, an estimated $25-billion on Hydro.

So, as a tax-payer how do you want your money invested?

Should it go BC Hydro to support their profitability and LNG development in the north?

Or should it be invested in your home with the view to save you money and secure your electricity for the future? Tell your MLA Bill Routley 250-715-0127 billroutley.com Submitted by Steve Unger.

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The Changing Face of Cannabis in the Cowichan Valley

annabis is marching out of the shadows and into the Cowichan Valley sunshine. With Trudeau’s autumn win came entrepreneurs, makers, farmers and investors all looking to participate in the next big thing; The green rush, AKA legal cannabis.

While Downtown Duncan is not yet willing to pursue local regulations regarding cannabis-based businesses they do see a future where collecting taxes from the sale of the much-maligned herb could potentially bring in an impressive influx of cash.

At first glance, the Cowichan Valley doesn’t appear to be an overly cannabis friendly place but look a little closer. Most likely due to our incredibly warm growing climate, the region has long been a popular spot for cannabis cultivation, in fact, some stats suggest that a healthy chunk of federally designated (under the previous Medical Marihuana Acess Regulations) home growers are from Vancouver Island.

The Cowichan Valley is home to many cannabis “stars” too.

I won’t say who (because that would be uncouth) but the valley is home to several locals who, in some circles

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are out and out celebrities!

All fan-girling aside, the wealth of knowledge and information being shared by groups like the newly launched Vancouver Island chapter of Women Grow is invaluable. When an industry or community is so secretive, it barely knows itself, organizations that encourage and support professional growth are a fun way to explore new opportunities.

Women Grow combines education with regular networking events to support, empower and help new entrepreneurs in the cannabis or related industries. The Vancouver Island Chapter was established in March 2016 and held their first event at the Warmland Medicinal Cannabis Centre featuring guest speaker Cannabis Digest editor Judith Stamps. The group holds Signature Networking Events on the first Thursday of every month in 44 chapters across North America. To find out about the next Women Grow Vancouver Island event check out womengrow. com or Universe Tickets and search Women Grow Vancouver Island.

Gill Polard is a digital media specialist and freelance writer.

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days at sea over the past 35 years, are often the first to observe the beginnings of fundamental ecosystem shifts.

In 2008, he also identified the first ever brown booby, a tropical seabird, in Canada’s Pacific waters.

Shocking Migratory Changes Bring Electric Rays To Canada’s Pacific

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ary Krause was mystified by an unusual fish he caught in his trawl net off B.C.’s Pacific north coast in October. It was a Pacific electric ray, named for a pair of organs behind its head that can knock a human adult down with a powerful shock.

Trawl fishery records show 88 of these rays in B.C. waters since 1996. Although an electric ray was first recorded off Vancouver Island’s west coast in 1928, nearly a quarter of the more recent sightings came from 2015 alone.

Fishermen like Krause, who worked an astounding 4,000

Why are creatures like electric rays, which prefer warmer southern California or Baja waters, turning up with greater frequency further north?

Unlike land temperatures, which constantly fluctuate, ocean temperatures are usually stable, with virtually no daily changes, little seasonal differentiation and only minor shifts over decades. Most marine animals prefer a narrow temperature range and move only in response to changes.

Short-term oceanographic events, such as El Niño and the Pacific “blob” — an enormous area of unusually warm water in the North Pacific — demonstrate that while oceans may be relatively stable, they aren’t immune to temperature shifts.

These phenomena explain the appearance of unexpected species off B.C.’s coast over the past winter, including a Guadalupe fur seal, green sea turtle and Risso’s dolphins.

Higher water temperatures are also changing the relative concentrations of microscopic, occasionally toxic algae.

While these marine oddities don’t necessarily indicate a full-scale ecosystem shift, they may be signs of what to expect as the planet warms. Shorter-term phenomena correspond with longer-term oceanographic changes around the world.

These changes promise to fundamentally alter the cast of characters in marine ecosystems before we’ve had the opportunity to adequately study them.

Climate change is pushing more species of fish closer — and faster — to the cooler North and South poles than similar climate-provoked wildlife movements on land.

Fish are moving an average of 277 kilometres every decade and phytoplankton are speeding along at 470 kilometres. Land-based wildlife are inching along at an average of six kilometers a decade. These shifts are bringing together species that have never had contact before, introducing new predators that could result in regional extinctions.

In addition to moving, phytoplankton, which produce half the world’s oxygen and support most ocean life, have been declining dramatically over the past century, an average of one per cent a year.

Sea levels are also rising quickly because of climate change. Over the past two decades, global levels have risen more than twice as fast as in the 20th century. As water warms up, it expands.

Thermal expansion in warmer ocean waters has been the greatest contributor to global sea level rise over the past century — although rapid melting of glaciers, polar ice caps, and Antarctic and Greenland ice sheets is also a factor.

Higher ocean temperatures

also stress coral reefs, which then release algae, causing the corals to bleach and often die. Australia’s Great Barrier Reef just experienced its worst bleaching ever, with the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority reporting that half the coral in the northern parts of the reef were dead, according to a Guardian article.

Along with environmental impacts, warming oceans will create economic insecurities for industries such as fisheries. One study predicted a nearly 50 per cent decline in B.C. First Nations’ catches for culturally and commercially important fish by 2050.

We can help marine life by reducing greenhouse gas emissions to keep global average temperature increases below the 1.5 C goal set out in the December Paris Agreement. Well-monitored fisheries, like those in British Columbia, will become essential data-collection points for understanding shifting marine environments.

Although it’s difficult to reverse temperature and other oceanographic changes that climate change has already set in motion, we may be able to lessen the impact through habitat protection, strong fisheries management and robust scientific monitoring.

The Pacific electric ray is just one of many marine canaries warning us of changing ecosystems. We’d be wise to listen to these signals.

Learn more at www.davidsuzuki.org.

David Suzuki is a scientist, broadcaster, author and cofounder of the David Suzuki Foundation. Written with contributions from David Suzuki Foundation senior research scientist Scott Wallace..

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FERTILIZER AND FEEDING This fabulous spring weather has drawn many of us outdoors a little earlier than in other years. We have gathered special rhododendrons and other treasures from special garden fairs in the valley, and to make certain that the plants settle in before the hot summer stresses, we immediately planted them in our garden beds.

As we prepare to sit back, relax, and watch nature take over, we notice that the new rhododendrons we have just planted are looking, deep green, vigorous, and stocky, with strong leaf retention and substantial flower buds; beside them, the rhododendrons in our gardens appear pale or yellowish, sparse in leaf and bud, with thin, dry, or dead branches toward the center of the shrub.

Are the lush gardens of our dreams actually tangible? Yes, we can make certain that the plants we have just planted remain strong and healthy. And, it is possible to improve the health and appearance of the rhododendrons we already have.

Furthermore, our rhododendron gardens can look attractive and lush year round, even when that period of spectacular flowering has ended.

Achieve this healthy look by providing rhododendrons and their companion plants with

growing conditions similar to what they would enjoy in their natural habitat.

Rhododendrons are not highly needy when it comes to fertilizer.

In their natural habitats, in well-drained, moisture retentive soil, they thrive without feeding.

In our gardens, once poor drainage and drought have been eliminated as possible causes for unhappy plants, additional nutrients or fertilizer may be required. In that event, either compound or organic fertilizers may be applied.

According to renowned professional rhododendron hybridizer and nurseryman, Harold Greer, the old garden rule of “once before they bloom” and “once after they bloom” is still a sensible approach.” Because some varieties of rhododendrons are sensitive to fertilizers, particularly nitrogen, it is also wise to abide by the rule of “little and more often” rather than applying single large doses.

Fertilizers should be spread around the plant at the drip line, below the widest leaf line, where the roots will access the nutrients most efficiently.

Compound fertilizers contain three key components: nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K). A balanced fertilizer, for example, would indicate the NPK ratios as 10:10:10. Nitrogen is essential for growth and flower bud formation, but high nitrogen can also causes leaf scorch.

Show will provide an opportunity for valley residents to participate in displaying as well as viewing examples of the many beautiful flowers and plants grown in the Valley. Free entries of floral designs, garden photographs are encouraged as well as flower cuts and potted plants” said club President, Don Sinclair. “The hall is guaranteed to be a cornucopia of delightful flowery scents and colors to stimulate the senses”.

The guest speaker will be floral design presenter Andrea Strachan who recently

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Phosphorous promotes growth as well as the ripening of wood in preparation for winter conditions. Potassium (potash) increases hardiness and disease resistance. Compound fertilizers generally contain secondary and trace elements as well.

Organic fertilizers may be used, although obtaining the right balance for rhododendrons, and most other plants, requires some understanding of what the components of organic products offer to a specially prepared mix. These organic mixes should only be applied once a year. Some organic fertilizers, particularly farmyard manures, can be extremely high in nitrogen, and therefore, may cause leaf burn.

Other organic substances such as sawdust and bark mulch use nitrogen as they decompose, and applications of additional nitrogen may actually be required as they break down.

Seaweed, cottonseed, alfalfa, and soya bean meal are generally safe sources of nitrogen.

Fortunately, trace elements generally occur naturally in most garden soils, as such discussions generally become complex involving soil analysis.

Revitalizing the Rhododendron Garden Rhododendron Society meetings, rhododendron enthusiasts regularly share their topsecret blends of rhododendron fertilizers and feeding routines.

It may be difficult for some of us to understand that such passions may not be for everyone.

When asked for advice about fertilizing rhododendrons, we might enthusiastically begin in-depth descriptions of the complexities of the task. After a minute, a second question often follows: “Couldn’t I just use rhodo food?” Yes, of course, a compound rhododendron food may be a rather reasonable answer to the question. If, in the future, individuals become more interested in the detailed options, they would, no doubt, join a specialty garden club!

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a time for a mass shift to a life sustaining society.

Join Hearts and Hands for the Great Turning

Painting With Kees Bais

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feel blessed to have started working as a care-giver for Kees Bais (the father of Nicolette Genier) almost 2 and a half years ago. Kees is 94 years old and has Alzheimer’s as well as the beginnings of Parkinson’s Disease and a few other ailments, most of which are age-related. We began a practice of collaborative painting where I ask Kees to pick colors he is drawn to and encourage him to free his mind of an end-goal and simply get paint on the canvas.

Together we spend hours slowly layering paint until figures naturally form. Usually people emerge and Kees often paints himself. He not only paints physical features, but will paint energy around his subjects, and sometimes even their insides!

When painting himself he often paints little spiky lines around his head which Nicolette and I believe represent some of the confusion he feels mentally. One time he even painted himself wearing something similar to a space-suit! I wonder if he does feel like a space-traveler some days.

“The painting above really shows the style that comes out when my dad is painting with Hebecca.” smiles Nicolette “This “disease” of the brain, in a funny way, is a gift. It allows him to be childlike again, to forget the woes and

the wants of adulthood and in truth, to properly prepare for the threshold. I tell him that the deterioration of his memory is not really a loss. In fact, it makes room for something more important.”

Though he often forgets that the work is his own, the effects of painting can be noticed long after as he is more focused and happy. Kees used to be an amazing landscape painter and it’s exciting to see a whole other side of his creativity come out. I believe he had given up on making art, and working collaboratively has allowed him to open up to art again without the pressure of “doing it all.”

Together we have both grown as abstract painters and friends.

It’s clear that making art not only helps Kees feel a sense of purpose and well-being, it also gives us insight into the incredible end-of-life journey he is on.

Hebecca Montoril is a care-giver, creative-expression facilitator, and sound-healing practitioner.

ews of climate change and coming effects on people’s lives are a rising concern among many. Beginning this month, in May, in Duncan, a workshop series based on the work of Joanna Macy and facilitated by Joy Emmanuel, will provide participants with opportunity to engage in community building for transitioning towards a sustainable human culture.

In 1970, we celebrated the first Earth Day and the Environmental Movement began to wake up. At that time, many people were already aware of the impact largescale, industrial growth was having on the planet—a sign of which was Rachael Carson’s environmental classic Silent Spring. Now, less than 50 years later, it is increasingly obvious that we have to live within the parameters of the Earth’s systems and create more sustainable lifestyles.

In our community many people are doing vital work to care for the land, water, ecosystems, and other species. Many are dedicated to creating new ways of living that have less impact on Mother Earth. While this good work is encouraging, the outcome is unknown and the window for change is shrinking. This is the time many environmentalists now refer to as The Great Turning -

Coming Alive! Joining Hearts and Hands for the Great Turning, is an invitation to a six-week, experiential, study group based largely on the teachings of Joanna Macy—an eco-philosopher, scholar of Buddhism, and respected voice in the movements for peace, justice, and ecology. Joanna’s Work that Reconnects builds motivation, creativity, courage and solidarity for the transition to a sustainable human culture.

The Work that Reconnects is based on six principles grounded in living systems theory, deep ecology, and Buddhist teachings. This workshop series will explore each principle so that our stewarding efforts may be deeply embedded in this new paradigm and evoke creative, compassionate and transformational responses to the ecological crises of our time.

How will future generations acknowledge Earth Day 50 years from now?

With increasing urgency, we are called to bring the Great Turning home to our communities through our day to day actions, to preserve and create as much resilience as we can in social and natural ecosystems, and to deepen our respect for all life and our place in this great wondrous planet.

This weekly practice group, Coming Alive! Joining Hearts and Hands for the Great Turning, includes a free introductory evening, on Tuesday, May 3rd 7:00 pm, followed by a six-week program beginning Tuesday, May 10th - 7:00 to 9:00 pm for $60. All sessions are in the Board Room, Cowichan Green Community, 360 Duncan St., in Duncan.

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Table Talk

By Richard Neftin On Tour with Tourzan

count skin tone as a colour.

You would have had to gaze upwards. There you will have seen a man, fairly topless, who goes by the nickname ‘Tourzan of the Grapes’. He is a tourist and he loves this Valley!

As you were discreetly polishing off a wonderful meal served up at Zanatta’s last Summer did you or your date happen to glance sideways from the porch? If you did, then you both may have been fortunate to catch even a glimpse at one of the Cowichan Valley’s most colourful characters. If you

You can follow him swinging from one vineyard to another hollering out his great cry after downing several samples of the wine treats so noted in our region. If he had started at the Vigneti Zanatta a guy like him would have first savoured the Brut Traditzionale, before moving on. He may actually be looking for his Jane, his

Dear Szos: The challenge I’m experiencing is how to build my business while providing for my family.

My oldest son is going to college, my oldest daughter wants to follow suit in a year, and my two younger children are still growing up.

impossible.

The hard truth is you aren’t helping your family (your kids), if you are drowning with stress.

You are looking too far into the future and getting overwhelmed by the details of trying to achieve your vision. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that - except you forgot to factor yourself into the equation. You have to be able to achieve the vision and have a fulfilling life.

What are you actually teaching your children when you run yourself down to support them?

You are teaching them to do the same thing when they are adults. All the energy you put into affording their “better life” will be wasted because, chances are, they aren’t going to have a better life. They are going to have the life you just modelled for them. And when we do this we are not bad or wrong, it just doesn’t work.

The impact of this challenge on my life is that it seems like I can’t do it right. In order to provide for my family I need to spend time on building the business, but having less time for the family makes me feel unhappy. I feel lost. I want to support the dreams of my children, but spending less time with them for the sake of getting the financials straight so that they can realize their dream seems counter-productive.

I feel frustrated and bring this frustration home. I get tired from overwork and get quickly tense back home when things don’t work out the way I want them to. It all seems pointless.

What I want is spending more time with my family without feeling that pressure and guilt of not working on building the business instead. ~ The Provider Dear Provider, Let’s jump straight to compassion. This is always the place to start. I can hear the striving and the devotion to your family in your writing.

Being an entrepreneur and supporting your family in a healthy, balanced way can feel

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Society hasn’t nurtured a healthy system: we work too much and get too little for all our work, often at the expense of personal expression and freedom. This is no easy system to bust out of and it can be done.

Life can now be about the quality of our experience. It involves taking a close look at your belief system, interrupting your patterns, and talking to your family.

PART ONE: You are not your beliefs. Your beliefs create your experience of reality, but

Grapemate, who is more of an Earthy Tone. He had to leave her behind, because of his unsteady grip. If he went South from there, as the saying goes, he may have been seen yodelling over Blue Grouse Estate Winery where he might have gotten higher on the Black Muscat or the Bacchus. The Brut and the Bacchus suit Tourzan well, but may not stop him in midflight. There’s more...

would see Tourzan of the Grapes collapsed in a stupor at the foot of the vines at Cheery, er, Cherry Point.

There he may have been poured samples from their Gitano and finally Bete Noir.

After that, you may see him on youtube in unabashed and compromising horizontal postures. There is no arguing his good taste in Wines. I’d follow him, but dressed for the occasion.

He would have swung over to Glenterra for the Vivace and Divino Estate Winery to sample the Merlot Cabernet.

A sober and alert viewer

Pattern Interrupted. you aren’t the beliefs, you are the experiencer of them. You were unconsciously fed beliefs by family and society that had you experience something that contradicts your true nature.

Unconsciously, you are believing that life is hard and you can never have enough resources, time, money, energy, etc.. Are you worthy of a better experience? Of course you are!

And that is why you are feeling deflated. The reality is that these fear-based beliefs evoke uncomfortable sensations in your body and you think it’s all real, but it’s not.They’re just sensations in your body that you interpret with your mind (usually to your detriment).

PART TWO: Interrupting the pattern (of beliefs). If you are thinking something stressful, it isn’t serving you. Just the act of recognizing you are in a stressful thought is interrupting the pattern. It’s that simple!

At the core of this issue is your love for your family. So ask them for help (a.k.a. interrupting the pattern)! Sit down with your spouse (and even your oldest kids), share your dilemma and

Born in Montreal in 1960. Someone very deaf once told him that he’s a funny person.

Szos helps people interrupt the unconscious fears and beliefs that have them never open the door to the core of who they really are.

It can be scary and it’s one of the most rewarding things we can experience!

ask for their help and ideas.

You may discover that all this pressure to be the “perfect provider” is all in your head.

Only in your mind is there no way out. In reality, there is always a way through. How you come to know this is by getting real with your problem, putting it out on the table with people you trust, and getting creative.

It works every time. Don’t be a lone wolf.

When you ask for help you are interrupting the pattern and giving yourself the experience that you want in the first place!

Life is not about chasing safety and comfort. Life is about fully expressing yourself in your world. This challenge is in your life to give you this most fulfilling experience. Fully engaging with this challenge is what will set you free.

Would you like help interrupting one of your patterns?

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Szos coaches individuals, couples, and teams who are ready to challenge their old ways of doing things for the sake of something better.

Georgia Nicols M.A. is Canada’s most popular astrologer. A Buddhist, this Vancouver-based astrologer is featured in regional papers across Canada, the United States, and New Zealand. www.georgianicols.com

Aries (March 21-April 19)

This month has a new perspective, namely – money, cash flow, earnings and a focus on your possessions.

The bottom line is you want what you own to make your life work more smoothly. You want your wealth to work for you. Therefore, take inventory of what you own. Repair what you value. Consider what items you might like to own to enrich your life. And finally, what can you do to boost your income? (And how can you reduce squandering money?)

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

This month the Sun is in your sign, which is the only time all year this happens. The Sun boosts your energy and recharges your batteries for the rest of the year. It also attracts favourable situations and important people to you.

It’s totally appropriate to put yourself first now and think about how you look, how you impact your world, what you want to do, what you want to be and where you want to go because it’s all about you for the next month. Yay!

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

This is a low-key month. Your personal year is ending; your birthday is just a month away.

Among other things, this means that this is the month to plan what you want your new year to be all about.

Write down some goals with deadlines. (Deadlines are crucial because they spur

action!) Friendships are warm and affectionate; however, Mars opposite your sign can make you impatient with others. This is a great time to make home improvements.

(Some of your goals for your new year will include home and family.)

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Your focus now is on groups, clubs and organizations.

Friendships are more important. Examine the role they play in your life. Ideally, this will pose the question – what kind of friend am I? Would you like to have you as a friend? The people we hang out with are a reflection of who we are. Furthermore, the people we hang out with influence our decisions, which mean they ultimately, influence our future. And of course, the old adage is true – the only way to have a friend is to be one.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

The Sun is at high noon in your chart now. This is the only time all year this happens. This means you are high viz. in the eyes of important people – bosses, VIPs, parents and the police. You are noticed!

Not only that, this “spotlight” is flattering, which means others admire you more than usual even if you don’t act differently. Now is the time to make your pitch to the head honcho. This is also the perfect time to examine your life.

You can still have a Five-Year Plan even if you don’t know what you’re having for dinner tonight.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You gotta get outta Dodge.

You want to jet somewhere

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or watch those telephone poles go by. You’re eager for adventure and a chance to expand your world. If you can’t travel, you might be surprised at how thrilling it can be to be a tourist in your own city. Another way you can expand your world is by learning something new. Sign up for a course. Attend a talk or a lecture. Enrich your life by meeting people from other backgrounds and different countries. Romance will also be sweet and affectionate.

Sigh.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Money, cash flow and earnings are on your mind this month.

You’re trying to sort out things in your life; and much of it depends on how much money you’re making now and how much money you hope to make in the future. Some of that might also be predicated on – how much money you hope to save in the future.

But it all comes down to cash flow, earnings and how you are handling your assets. This triggers talk about inheritances and shared property. (Sure, two can live as cheaply as one, but only half as long.)

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

This month you will be focused on partners and close friends because this is also the only time of the year when the Sun is directly opposite your sign; and this polarization causes you to focus more on partnerships and close friendships. However, it also means that you will need more sleep, because symbolically, the Sun is now as far away from you as it can get all year.

Respect your need for more rest. Go to bed. Don’t be grumpy.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

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You’re looking at a productive month ahead! Mercury and the Sun motivate you to be better organized. Yes, you want results for your efforts. That’s because in the bigger picture, you feel the need to manage your life better. While you focus on physical efficiency, by extrapolation, you will focus more on your health. Time to buff that bod! Your chance

MAY FORECAST to get outdoors excites you because all Sagittarians love the outdoors. Plus fiery Mars is in your sign now and Mars rules your muscles and your blood – so you are pumped!

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

This is perhaps the most playful month of the year for you. You are a hard-working sign, but now you will take time for love, romance, vacations, parties, social gettogethers, the arts, movies, the theatre, musical performances, sports events and playful times with children. Plan to have fun! In addition, seek out ways that you can express your creative talents because this will please you so much.

With romance, remember love is blond; and patience is the antidote to anger.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your attention now turns to home, family and your personal life. In fact, many of you will tackle home repairs, as well as have family meetings and get-togethers.

However, at this time, Mars continues to rev your energy with groups and friends, and attracts a competitive situation with someone. Fortunately, fair Venus makes you extra diplomatic and charming, which is why everyone loves you. Victor Hugo said, “The supreme happiness of life is the conviction that we are loved.”

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

You will notice that your daily tempo will accelerate this month because you have a jam-packed schedule! Short trips, increased errands, much to-ing and fro-ing, as well as conversations with everyone will keep you off your heels. In addition, many of you will be reading, writing and studying more than usual. Yes, you’re busy! But it’s a fun busy. You are also ambitious to achieve a lot. Fair Venus will boost your earnings now but tempt you to buy beautiful things. Hmmm, yes -- new summer sandals.

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