CONTRIBUTORS
march.2013 YOUR WEST COAST CULTURE
seasidemagazine.ca steve sheppard
A few years back, I opted out of being a land-lover because I found myself losing some life perspective. On the open sea, you are constantly reminded that you're a very small piece in someone else's bathtub. That, and Mother Nature is either your best friend or like a bad relationship which you can't afford. I am constantly humbled by things much bigger and more awe inspiring than myself, and often on land things happen far too fast for a person to absorb and enjoy. Being an authentic writer that people can learn a bit from is all I have ever wanted … in addition to a great cup of coffee and conversation with friends, of course. Perspective compass, check … Steve out. nancyannecowell
A Canadian Artist of contemporary painting, I am making art at a time when technology, our culture and our physical world are changing at rapid speed. With the depth of experiences life takes us through, the light in my paintings is perhaps strength aspiring within the human soul and my unbound drips are drawings of people's thoughts, finding their way. My paintings are like a snapshot of people and nature interconnecting … held in the promise of hope. Writing this month's West Coast Gardener was special for me, as I painted a series of glass vases, living in the perennial garden. Being a lover of gardening, mixing shapes with perennials is a natural extension of my artistic thinking. Perhaps gardening is hope, in its purest form. arlene antonik
It's been my pleasure over the past four years to write about people who make a difference on the Saanich Peninsula for this magazine. The March issue focuses on "Women To Watch" and the contributions they're making to this community. One of these women is Cheryl Young, founder of Sidney Meet Up, and you can read all about her ideas for promoting local business in my article this month. You'll see Cheryl out and about town, involved in all kinds of special events, perhaps handing out pamphlets down Beacon Avenue or maybe zipping around in her red VW emblazoned with the slogan "Give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the World!" Having a chat with Cheryl is always an invigorating experience – but you have to catch up to her first!
Publisher Sue Hodgson 250.516.6489 sue@seasidemagazine.ca Editor in Chief
Allison Smith 250.813.1745 allison@seasidemagazine.ca
Advertising Marcella Macdonald Sales Lori Swan Madeleine Kemp 250.516.6489 This Month's Contributors Arlene Antonik, Trysh Ashby-Rolls, Jennifer Bowles, Shelley Breadner, Cailin Campbell, Nancyanne Cowell, Gillian Crowley, Dennis Drechsler, Mike & Lisa Dunsmuir, Michael Forbes, Doreen Marion Gee, Valerie Green, Linda Hunter, Tina Kelly, Lorianne Koch, Linda M. Langwith, Susi McMillan, Derek Peach, Stu Rhodes, Steve Sakiyama, Steve Sheppard, Susan Simosko, Jim Townley, Jo-Ann Way, Heather Zais P.O. BOX 2173, SIDNEY, B.C. V8L 3S6 news@seasidemagazine.ca
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michael forbes
If you've read any of my articles in Seaside Magazine over the past few years, you probably know a little bit about me. You may have learned that I host a morning radio show and my on-air partner in crime happens to be my wife. I have also shared the antics of our two boys. Noah is now 14, six feet tall and claims he has a mustache which no one else can see. His brother Adam is 11 and plays soccer like he's six feet tall. This month, our family proved that if you're lost in the wilds of Thetis Lake, you just may find … a dinky toy and an Orange Julius coupon. And maybe yourself.
Victoria Airport/Sidney
The Latch
the latch inn & restaurant • sidney
Emerald Isle Motor Inn Victoria Airport Area
Cedarwood The
Inn and Suites
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