feb 2013 eyesonbc magazine

February 2013 vol 2 issue 02

quebec`s Winter carnival • 4tHe little caFÉ tHat cOulD • 9

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4 Travellin’withCarolyn:Quebec’sWinterCarnival 16 LocalEateries 18 TideTable

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15 LindaWatts:LighterFarefortheNewYear 21 Health&WellnessMatters:KeepYourHeartHealthy

THE REGULARS 28 IntheStars:GeorgiaNicolsHoroscope26-27 CommunityEvents 29 Classifieds30-31 AtYourService-LocalServices&Trades

TravellingwithCarolyn:Quebec’sWinterCarnival

KristopherSmith:ListeningtotheWorld

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What to choose first here at the famous Quebec Winter Carnival with its

more than 300 shows and activities indoors and out! Shall I go ice fishing or snow rafting, watch the International Canoe Race as teams from around the world attempt to cross the wide St. Lawrence River to Levis and back, battling ice floes, currents and arctic temperatures, or La Grande Viree, a spectacular dog-sled race through the narrow snow-packed streets of Old Quebec? Perhaps an old-fashioned sleigh ride around the historic Plains of Abraham?

Quickly I grab my camera as Bonhomme Carnaval, wearing his signature ceinture fleche, a brightly woven arrow sash, and jaunty red tasselled tuque, comes my way. This jolly white giant with his perpetually happy face, big black eyes and furry outfit gives me his signature nod of the head and quaint kick of the leg. As I pose with him for the camera a muffled voice comes from somewhere in the vicinity of his chin. “Take that photo again” he jokes. “I forgot to smile!” He proudly shows me his Ice Palace made of 5,000 blocks of ice weighing 75 pounds each.

I ask why so many Quebecers are carrying white plastic canes, which I notice are sold everywhere. “But of course, it is to hold the Caribou.” I am told. Caribou was originally a combination of ‘high wine’ used in church and straight alcohol. Today everyone has his own recipe, each extremely potent, but oh so warming, on this frosty festival day. Wandering through the alleyways of Old Town, I seek a quiet little cafe with local specialities and find it in the charming le Bistro Sous le Fort, with its red-and-white chequered tablecloths and friendly staff. The menu, available in English or French, comes in tabloid form with a wonderful stylized painting on the cover, a real souvenir. I order a local draft beer. Belle-gueule blonde, and decide on a cassolette of mussels, an appetizer, but plenty for lunch. Besides I want to leave room for grandmere’s apple pie or the maple syrup pudding and perhaps a glass of Chicoutai, a cloudberry liqueur.

I’m looking forward to the Grand Costume Ball. Weeks before, I had cleverly put together an authentic coureur de bois outfit complete with ceinture fleche, buckskin moccasins and plaid shirt. Imagine my dismay when I learn the theme is to celebrate the’70s. Luckily I never discarded my bell bottoms and tie-dyed shirts. However when I try on the pants my silhouette gives new meaning to ‘bell bottom’! The grand ballroom of Hotel Loews Le Concorde is disco heaven, complete with flashing strobe lights. An Austin Powers look-a-like, in white disco duds, parades in on the arms of two blonde go-go dancers. The men in our party, suited up a la John Travolta in tight jackets and bell bottoms, sport bouffant black wigs; the women, in dazzling disco minis, wear wigs of red, white or blue.

No visit to la belle province would be complete without a trip to a Cabane a Sucre (maple sugar shack) on beautiful Isle d’Orleans, just down the St. Lawrence River from Quebec City. The family Roy welcome us to their Erabliere le Chemin du Roy for dinner and typical Quebecois entertainment. After dining on baked beans, salads, crepes and yes, bottomless pitchers of potent Caribou, we’re in the mood to join the fiddlers and learn to play the spoons. Vive the food of Quebec. Vive le Carnaval!

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by Carolyn Walton

VIVE LE CARNIVAL DE QUEBEC!

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by Rita Levitz

In July of 2012, twenty-seven years after he was born, Kristofer Smith heard the

chirp of the crosswalk signal for the first time. He was crossing the street by St Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. It was six weeks after his cochlear implant. Post-surgery healing was over and the system had just been switched on. The sound-scape of Kris’s life had undergone a profound change.

“I can hear my own voice now, and that everyone has a different voice,” says Kris. “When I first got home, I heard this ticking sound. I looked around to find what it was…it was the clock ticking, so I took the battery out of it. I had to get used to the many sounds.” So many sounds we take for granted – the refrigerator, fans – but we also take for granted the way our brains instantly interpret and identify those sounds.

“Kris was born deaf—profound loss in one ear and severe in the other,” explains his uncle, Leslie Mitchell, “but we didn’t know that until he was eighteen months old. They wanted to institute him at Jericho – not a chance that was happening to my nephew – so my partner and I took custody of him. He’s the son I never had.”

Kris went through the support and school services available in the Comox Valley – Cumberland Child Development Center, Union Bay and Royston Elementary schools, Cumberland Junior and then Vanier. “He had good support going through school, often with a teacher assistant to help him. He graduated from Vanier with a certificate indicating “Assisted Learning,” but he wasn’t satisfied with that. He went back on his own and graduated a second time, with a

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regular one.” Leslie’s eyes shine with pride in his son.

“When he was little, we were told that he should learn to sign, but we felt that before he lost the bit of hearing that he had, let’s develop all the verbal we can. When he needs to learn sign language, he will.” Kris learned to sign at school, when he was fourteen. His ability to read lips, to be immersed in the hearing world, is probably paying dividends now, in his progress with the cochlear implant.

A cochlear implant is not a magic bullet – it takes effort and commitment to make it successful. Only twenty-four are done a year at St Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Successful candidates must have severe/profound hearing loss, but also must have the qualities and dedication it takes to get the most out of the procedure. The “sounds” bypass the ear itself, transmitting signals directly to the auditory nerve. The brain then needs to be trained to interpret these

signals. “It’s sometimes called a bionic ear. That’s the processor on the outside of Kris’ head, held on by a magnet,” explains Leslie. “The portion inside his skull would be like the hard drive. Hearing aids just increase the volume of the noise; they don’t break it down.”

Before his surgery, Kris had a constant buzzing in his ears, even without his two hearing aids. After the surgery, and before the system was activated, Kris experienced six weeks of total silence. “I remember saying, ‘It’s great uncle, I can’t hear anything!’”

Activation is merely the first step in a long process of “hearing” sounds, fine-tuning the system – called remapping – and then helping Kris to train his brain to understand and interpret what it “hears.” It involves repeated trips to St Paul’s Hospital and work with the team of specialists there – doctors, audiologists, speech and language therapists.

“Now I can hear everyone talking around me, even people talking behind me. Now when I’m in a car, I can hear cars honking, or an ambulance siren. I feel safer; I might go for my own license. I can even hear when there’s something wrong with the engine. I hate that sound,” Kris laughs.

Although a world of sound has opened up for him, it rests on a work ethic, attitude, and foundation of skills and talents that he has developed, and been given the support to develop, along the way. Kris has worked for five years at his sister’s place – Nickolini’s Pizza in Bowser. The growth in his self-confidence after the implant led

him to seek and get employment at Fanny Bay Oysters. “When he was younger, The Qualicum Bay Lions sponsored Kris to go to the Easter Seals camp every summer at Shawnigan Lake. He also worked as a sign-language counselor there. The Lions sponsored a computer for him too. He became so computer-literate that he helped design websites for kids in Courtenay. Pat Trask, curator at the Museum in Courtenay, had

Kris show kids how to dig for dinosaur bones.”

Kris is a bona fide rock and fossil hound. “I go up the Trent River, Cook Creek and Rosewall. My friends and I walk up as high as we can, sometimes staying overnight. It used to be ocean up there, a long time ago. Every year the high water washes everything up, knocking things off the sides of the banks. It changes every year. Every time I go, I find something. It keeps getting better and better…”

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Hello to all the residents of Area H:

Arlene and I enjoyed the holidays and had a great time with our children. This said, after the

holidays, we jumped into new committee work and we are tackling the budget. It has been busy and I am writing this late. If you are reading this, it means that Linda Tenney has done some magic to get this into the Febuary EyesOnBC Magazine. Thanks Linda. [You’re welcome, Bill ~ LT]

If you have questions or comments, please contact me at [email protected].

THE BUDGET No one in Area H is ever going to ask me for more taxes. Understanding this, I have and will do what I can to keep tax increases to the rate of inflation. This year, a few of us advocated for a process that helped us make some cuts to existing and new services. This means that, at the time I am writing this, it looks like that overall we see some decrease in the proposed budget.

I made a motion that tax increases for the 5-year budget plan be kept to 1.5%. It was defeated.

GRANTSWe are in a new year and, therefore, a new round of grant applications. I have included the three types of grants that organizations in Area H could be eligible for. If you think you might be eligible, I would strongly encourage you to apply. If you need help with the application process, let me know, I know a few people who might be willing to help write the application.

RECREATION GRANTSTo provide funds on a District-wide basis to organizations requesting financial assistance to offer recreation programs, special events or projects, which would benefit specific communities or the District as a whole; either youth specific (11-18 years) or to other populations. For more details see: http://www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=417.

Deadlines are normally the last Friday in January, April and September of each year.

GRANTS-IN-AIDNon-profit organizations are eligible to apply for grants-in-aid to help fund programs, activities or events that enhance the well-being of our community and benefit the residents. For more details see http://www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=989

No submission deadline has been set yet, but applications are taken any time and you should expect that the next deadline will be at the end of April.

NORTHERN COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTThe Northern Community Economic Development program provides support for economic development initiatives in the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach and Electoral Areas ‘E’, ‘F’, ‘G’, and ‘H’. The Program allows the RDN Board of Directors to contribute to eligible projects that advance the Board’s vision for a resilient, thriving and creative local economy. For more information see: http://www.rdn.bc.ca/cms.asp?wpID=2759.

Like Grants-in-Aid above, no submission deadline has been set yet, but applications are taken any time and you should expect that the next deadline will be end-April. ~

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Troubled by certain news headlines, saddened by tragedy in the lives of two friends and anxious to see the back of a personally challenging year, I slipped from 2012 into 2013 under a cloud. I was sorely in need of a tonic, some news or an experience that would warm my heart, restore some faith, and get me back on track. Just five days into the New Year, I got it.

In advance of my visit to the COCO Café in Cedar on January 5, I obviously knew what makes it special. After all, unless boasting uniqueness of general interest, it’s not likely I would be reporting on an ‘ordinary’ café. What I did not expect when stopping by, however, was the emotional impact the place would have on me. When heading home after an hour or so in its cozy confines, I left not only with a happy belly, but reenergized, inspired, and full of hope and optimism.

A former flower shop, this lovely little corner eatery serves delicious, healthy food and beverages, as good as anything I’ve encountered on Vancouver Island. On this initial visit, undoubtedly the first of many, I opted for a Thai Chicken Panini with Curried Coconut Vegetable Soup,

Sticky Toffee Bread Pudding and a seasonal Peppermint Mocha. Wonderful! So, the food is great, but what is it that makes COCO Café so interesting? Well, its creation is an extraordinary story, best told by the café manager, Melanie Cadden:

“It was probably about eight years ago now. There were five families in the Cedar-Yellowpoint area who all had children with developmental disabilities. They were becoming concerned that because they were living in a rural area with rural transportation, outside a town, their kids would have a hard time staying socialized, and could become isolated once school was finished. So they wanted to create a public space where their kids could learn useful employment skills, getting socialization at the same time, and earn some money. It took about seven years of planning, hard work and dedication from the parents. A book store and other ideas were considered, but eventually they

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decided on a café, as that would offer constant interaction and socialization.”

COCO is an acronym of the Cedar Opportunities Cooperative, the organization of families that hatched the brilliant idea to open this café. In respect of this specific concept, establishments offering developmentally disabled individuals opportunities for empowerment seem few and far between. Three notable comparisons are the L’Arche Tova Café in Transcona, Winnipeg; the Harvest Café in Staten Island, NY, and the KJ Café, a kosher restaurant in Chicago. Nevertheless, while the idea is simple enough to translate to any community, as far as I can see the COCO Café is the first anywhere to originate directly from a cooperative of families. Cadden says it has really captured the imagination of many who envisage an equivalent in their own communities: “It’s just such an interesting concept, and we have lots of people coming in asking how we did it, what they need to do to start their own, and what could we do to help them do it. So there are these little seeds sprouting everywhere. It would be very nice to see more!”

Headed by Cadden and assisted by a few volunteers, the COCO Café team of twenty-two includes sixteen men and women with developmental disabilities. On my visit a recent addition to the crew was busying herself clearing tables, working hard under Cadden’s guidance. At this juncture it is pertinent to mention the role Cadden plays, because from what I witnessed it is difficult to picture anyone more suited to

steer this venture. In the short time I dined there, her professionalism and motivational skills shone brightly as she dished out high fives, constantly offering praise and positive reinforcement to her team. It was inspiring and heartwarming to see Cadden’s leadership in action. The result is a bustling business staffed by a motivated team with real pride in its work, consequently offering their customers superior products and a great atmosphere.

“She has just started and I made her a picture book to illustrate what her tasks are going to be,” Cadden says of the newest recruit. “We really individualize for each of our staff members, and of course it takes time to get to know them, figure out where their skills are, what they like and don’t like. We push them out of their comfort zone a little bit to help them develop, which results in them gaining confidence and a feeling of purpose, so it’s amazing to watch their growth.”

Yet it’s not all sunshine, as that ol’ green stuff that supposedly makes the world go round will always enter the equation to present challenges. “Our funding comes directly from the Vancouver Foundation,” Cadden explains. “They have been amazing, and without them we would not be here today. Last year they gave us $75,000, but this year we get $50,000. It’s not necessarily a funding cut, but them expecting us to become sustainable. That is of course our goal and what we’re headed towards. But it is a large chunk of money that isn’t coming in this year, so we’ve had to think of how to move forward. I really feel the

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café is growing in leaps and bounds with the community’s support, so it’s a little frightening going into a new year going, okay, this is what we have to do to grow up. But we have already surpassed so many obstacles, so although it may be scary it’s totally doable.”

In response, the COCO Café has moved into other areas of service in order to generate revenue. As Cadden explains, it represents an extension of what they already do so well. “We’ve just started making frozen dinners, like turkey dinners. As we’re not open for dinners it’s not only a good way of generating revenue, but also a way of providing good dinners to people in the community that might want them, like busy working moms and elderly people who don’t have the time to cook. And then there’s our catering. We did two big Christmas parties but because of those two events we landed catering for one hundred at a fire hall and at a private home in Cedar for twenty. That was just word of mouth. Because we are ‘just’ a café people don’t realize we’re doing it.”

COCO Café is far from ‘just’ a café. It is a community hub and hopefully a blueprint for more of its kind on Vancouver Island and beyond. Like any business it faces financial and other challenges, but everything possible is being done to combat them. The hope is that a society can be formed to attain the venture charitable status. “That would be huge,” says Cadden. “So many people want to give us money because they believe in what we’re doing.” In the meantime, in terms of the invaluable life experiences offered by the COCO Café, everyone involved is already rich. “Really, what we’re getting out of it is worth a million dollars!” says Cadden. ~

The COCO Café is situated at Suite #4A 1840 Cedar Rd., Nanaimo, and open from 7:00am to 4:00pm, Monday thru Saturday. The café can be contacted by telephoning (250) 323-2223 or emailing Melanie Cadden at [email protected]. For further information please visit www.facebook.com/coco.cafe.cedar and www.cedaropportunities.coop. The Cedar Opportunities Cooperative website provides details of how you can support the COCO Café via membership and volunteering. ~

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ROMANCING RESEARCHHow does one romance researchAnswers my friend had sought

An interesting question to be posedI thought and thought and thought

The invitation of a questionCould be a place to start

It sparks curiosity of the mindThat comes straight from the heart

The quest to find the answers toA delightfully delicious puzzle

Hours are spent, theories wroughtOn the brain ideas nuzzle

Tools are used; instruments deliverThe language of numbers builds

Conversations had; statistics comparedThe mind is in the thrill

Eyes sparkle on results they gazeProof is beyond a doubt

Wait, there, what does he seeCould there be another route?

Nirvana attained, his body aquiverCuriosity courts him well

He comes again for more and moreLove wrapped, forever to dwell

- by Susanne Hale

This poem was written by Susanne Hale in response to a question I posed recently on Facebook. “Romance Research: How do you do it?”

I actually meant that I was researching ‘romance’, and should simply have asked ... How do you romance someone? But my cryptic wording of the question led to much more interesting responses than expected...like Susanne’s poetic response “Romancing Research”.

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“Hockey has truly shaped me as a person.”

It’s something you might expect to hear from one of the Sedin brothers, maybe,

but a 22-year-old girl from Parksville? Most of us know Marissa Jordan as the spunky blond slinging skates at Oceanside Place Arena’s skate shop. You know, the platinum-haired spark-plug with the deadpan wit, electric blue eyes, and signature nose ring. One word enters my mind repeatedly while we chat over coffee - ‘strength’. She is also articulate, self-assured, indelibly kind hearted, and fiercely determined. As I interview her, I can’t help wondering, as a parent, how I can instill these characteristics in my own daughter, and I realize that somewhere in that thought, Jordan has suddenly earned my respect. Jordan has grown to become an advocate and role model for sport, particularly for girls, as a vehicle for life changing experiences. Her own personal ride has been hockey, bumping shoulders with the boys for seven years before moving on to female competitive hockey, and then coaching. “Sport can show you how to put yourself out there. It builds self-confidence, teaches you teamwork, perseverance, how to set goals, and shows you that you can really do anything you set your mind to,” she says. “The lessons are endless.” “I couldn’t imagine not having that outlet. Without hockey, I wouldn’t have made the friendships I have, I wouldn’t have gotten involved in volunteering with the RDN, I wouldn’t be looking at the same career path,” says the VIU Bachelor of Tourism and Recreation Management Student who has her sights on becoming a Recreation Programmer. Following in the footsteps of her dad, uncle and older brother, Jordan jumped right into boys hockey at the age of six. “Playing with boys didn’t phase me. Actually, I can’t think of a time when there was drama over my being a girl on an all boys team.”

Jordan spent most of her childhood winters battling hard in the corners, pressing for the puck, rushing the net and scoring goals as a forward on co-ed (now called ‘integrated’) teams in Oceanside. At 14, she moved on to play female regional rep hockey for the North Island Stars (renamed the Nanaimo Extreme in 2006) after coach Steve Paul contacted her dad, Phil Jordan, to ask her to come out for a practice. “When I went out to play, I was just blown away by the level of competition.” Her first year she admits was an eye-opener. Playing alongside high caliber 17 and 18-year-olds, she spent a lot of time on the bench. But it was most difficult socially, she says. “I was shy, I didn’t know anybody, and I was finding it hard to find my place in a tight knit group of girls. I wanted to quit. But, my mom (Marilynn McLeod) gave me the ‘mom talk’ about, you know, how you can’t always quit just because something gets hard. So, I went back and it gelled. I made friends for life on that team.”

Jordan is a firm believer in the value of sport in breaking down social barriers, particularly in the complex world of girls, she says. “You’re not always going to get along with everyone. But if you’re playing on a hockey team you have at least one thing you can all talk about. It’s lesson that translates from hockey to life. Whether you’re talking about your co-workers or your team-mates, if you can find that common ground, you can care about each other just a little bit and excel.” In Jordan’s second year with the Nanaimo Extreme, the team went through a transition loosing most of its senior players, leaving her as one of five girls returning to the team. “I knew that I would have to step up and set an example for the new players, so I worked really hard in the off season. I ran a lot. I had a huge development year, got some ice time and scored some goals.” Jordan went on to become captain at age 16 from 2006 to 2008, when they finally won in the Islands, against rivals,Victoria, after loosing to them a tough three years in a row.

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Photographic ExcellenceA February Love Story

It was a dark, freezing day in February 1989 when Larry arrived at the docks of the Kelowna yacht club with his skates and his dog Caesar. Caesar immediately sensed something on the ice. He quietly padded over to investigate and found Susan lying on her side. Caesar’s gentle nudge and hot breath on the back of Susan’s neck made her sit up with a start. Susan was photographing icicle formations on the docks when she found herself face to face with a big black dog and a man with an awesome smile who would change her life forever.

Susan and Larry discovered that they were fellow photographers and kindred spirits. Larry was a camera man at BCTV and working as a freelance photographer. Susan was an instructor at OUC who shared Larry’s dream of owning a photography business and studio. Before long the couple were living their dream with Photographic Excellence in Kelowna. Meanwhile, National Geographic was considering Larry for an assignment in the North West Territories. Instead of heading north Larry and Susan went south to Rarotonga for a two month photographic adventure of a life time. They photographed traditional ceremonies, building projects, remote areas and a presidential event. By the time they returned to Kelowna Susan and Larry were married.

Twenty years later this couple crave a new life on Vancouver Island. They recently moved to Qualicum Beach from Kelowna and are adamant that this is the best place on Earth!

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MEET THE HONOUR STUDENTS OFKWALIKUM SECONDARY SCHOOL

The Qualicum Beach Honours Society is an independently funded, non-pro�t Society whose mandate is to celebrate “Academic Excellence with Pride in Achievement”. Kwalikum Secondary School grade 12 students apply to become members in the fall of their graduation year. Members are inducted into the Honours Society at a banquet in June if they have maintained an 83% average in their academic courses for the year. As a society, we have awarded over $115,000 in scholarships over the past 20 years to these deserving students. During the school year, a photo and pro�le of each applicant is showcased here in EyesOnBC Magazine.

If you would like to support our volunteer e�orts by sponsoring the student write-ups in this space, tax receipts are available for donations of $50.00 or more. Please contact Donna Furneaux at (250)752-9935 or Jill Chudleigh at (250)752-3842 for more details.

MELISSA CESSFORDMy years of high school have been quite an adventure. There have been good moments as well as bad. I will never forget the experience I had. Travelling to Europe was one of those unforgettable experiences. After high school I hope to go to university, and experience even more of the world.

WILLEM KUUNI have many good memories and experiences to look back on in my 12 years of schooling. I've enjoyed the challenges and excitement of taking on and learning something new. I have been a part of many sports teams, clubs, and community activities. I'd like to continue my education in the Math or Physics at University and hope to one day visit the Large Hadron Collider.

TALYA JESPERSONKSS has challenged me, provided me with opportunity and has given me an unforgettable high school experience. I am sad to leave this wonderful little Kondor nest, but I'm de�nitely prepared to take �ight, and I owe it all to this community and all of the incredible people who have helped me. You have helped me grow even through the hardest times and I can’t thank you enough. I'm lucky to have grown up in such a special place.

FLAVIA SPOSATOMy journey through KSS has presented me with the opportunity to build the best base of supportive friends and knowledge. I very much look forward to branching out and further pursuing my interests in Social Sciences and Humanities Studies. Thank you to all that have guided me along this path!

JOE STEVENSMy four years at Kwalikum Secondary create fond memories for me. This school was the place that I learned to excel in my favorite courses Socials, Chemistry and Physical Education. I would like to thank all the great teachers, who pushed me to achieve my potential in becoming an A student and, who have prepped me for my future at university. I plan to become a teacher specializing in History and Physical Education.

CHRISTOPHER SUMANDOThese last four years have changed me in a plethora of ways, from music tastes to self-con�dence. Because of KSS, I’ve made many friends, and taken in many new experiences; like studying across the country for a summer. To stay focused and interested, I must be challenged – it’s in my nature; and the sciences have done just that. After high school I plan on attending VIU for a BSc. Biology. The dream, ultimately, is to become a doctor. Before I step out into the real world, I want to thank all my friends and teachers for pushing me and molding me into who I am today.

SAM YIPI am an exchange student from Hong Kong, and I am going to graduate from Kwalikum Secondary School. Qualicum Beach is a really small town and a nice town. Quality Food’s and Qualicum Sushi are where I like to frequent and work. I like Kwalikum Secondary School so much because the teachers are nice and my classmates are friendly; the school is also a beautiful building. Lastly, I am in an amazing homestay family, and in school, I have a good counsellor. I love my life in Canada!


After feasting on too many treats over the holidays, I’m all about eating light

and healthy meals well into the new year. But easing up on the fat and calories doesn’t mean I’m depriving myself of delicious food.

Years ago, while taking cooking courses at a Vancouver culinary school, I learned of an easy French cooking technique that produces flavourful and nourishing meals.

Preparing food en papillote [pah-pee-YOHT], entails steaming lean cuts of chicken, fish, seafood, or vegetables in packages made of parchment paper, which is available in gourmet kitchenware stores and well-stocked supermarkets. Aluminum foil can also be used.

Steaming is the ultimate low-fat cooking technique but it has the reputation of producing humdrum diet fare. Cooking en papillote creates food with clean, vibrant flavours. The parchment packet keeps

fragrant aromas in close contact with its edible contents.

The recipe below can be adapted to a variety of ingredient combinations. Try it with fresh spinach, chopped tomato, thinly sliced fennel or mushrooms. Instead of soy sauce and honey, experiment with a splash of dry white wine, orange juice, or stock. Substitute sole with other mild-flavoured, firm-fleshed fish such as tilapia, snapper or cod. Use the freshest fish your wallet can handle.

I’ve taught patients the en papillote method and many are surprised how quickly they can assemble dinner for themselves; ordering take-out pizza takes more time. But the real selling point tends to be realized after the meal when clean-up involves fewer dirty pots and pans. The parchment paper or foil is simply tossed away. Now, how easy is that?

Asian Sole en Papillote (Serves 4)What You Need 4 (6 oz/175 gm) sole filletssalt and pepper to taste1 medium red pepper, julienned2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 to 3 drops sesame oil (optional)2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce2 teaspoons honey1 large garlic clove, minced1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot2 green onion, finely chopped

What To Do

Preheat oven to 425 F. Cut four square sheets of parchment paper, each measuring about 12 x 15 inches. Lay sheets on a clean work surface and fold each sheet in half crosswise, crease with your fingers and then lay flat again.

Lay a sole fillet on one side of the fold of each piece of parchment paper. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle red pepper over each fillet. In a small bowl combine vegetable oil, sesame oil (if using), soy sauce, honey, garlic and ginger root. Drizzle evenly over each fillet. Sprinkle with green onion. Fold over each parchment paper leaving a little air inside so the ingredients can steam. Fold edges around each package to seal tightly.

Put packages on a rimmed baking sheet and cook for about 12 minutes. If the fish fillets are thicker than one inch, you’ll need more cooking time. Open a package to check for doneness. The fish should be opaque in colour and flake with a fork. Transfer each package to a plate and open at the table. Serve with rice or quinoa and more veggies, if desired.

by Linda Watts, Registered Dietitian

Linda Watts is a registered dietitian. Send her questions at [email protected]

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• Preheat oven to 400F/205C.• On large baking sheet arrange pita bread • Spread ¼ cup (75 mL) Healthy Choice Garlic and Fine Herb tomato sauce evenly on each pita half • Top with ¼ cup (50 mL) each: peppers, mushroom and 2 tbsp.(25 mL) red onion. • Evenly sprinkle crumbled feta cheese; bake for 12 minutes or until the pita crust is golden.• Slice Pitazza into two pieces, serve with garden salad.

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Many of you readers may have gotten a new Apple mobile device, ie., iPad,

iPhone, or iPad Mini over this past holiday season, and aren’t you the envy of all your friends?

The first step on the road to the joys and wonders of your personal mini super-computer is to sync your device to your main desktop or laptop. In theory, your iPad or iPhone can act as a standalone device using iCloud, Apple’s wireless storage technology, to keep your data, documents and music, but capacity and adaptability are the reasons I recommend pairing that device with your primary machine.

You can also use iCloud to sync your devices, but personally, I’m skeptical about

SYNC’ING YOUR iOS DEVICE WITH iTUNES

the privacy and ownership issues that arise from having my contact, calendar, mail and photo data being stored in massive databanks in the US. Instead, I prefer to sync my devices via USB and my iTunes application.

(Note, these instructions are for Mac computer users only, running either Snow Leopard 10.6.8, Lion 10.7 or Mountain Lion 10.8. I’m sure many features will be similar with the version of iTunes running on your PC, but, thankfully, I can’t guarantee that.)

The Sync dialogue happens within your iTunes application. Once you plug in the device, iTunes should launch and your iPhone or iPad will appear within the sidebar. From this dialogue, you can

choose what features to sync between your computer and your device, from music to photos, contacts and calendars.

On the initial ‘Summary’ page you can choose to backup your phone’s data to either the iCloud or to your computer. I choose to backup to my computer as I like to feel like I have physical control and ownership over my data. The phone will back itself up every time you plug in your device.

To the right of the ‘Summary’ is the ‘Info’ tab. From here you can choose to sync all or some of your contacts, calendars and mail accounts. I recommend that you complete a backup of the contacts and calendars on your computer, just in case.

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WHAT ARE WE ENTITLED TO?By Joanne Sales

What am I entitled to? One answer is “nothing.” The sacred answer is “everything.” There is lots of space between those two extremes.

Entitlement is a huge topic right now. There are entitlements that people weave into their personality structure, and entitlement battles fought over who has the right to what. But we’re going to look at political social entitlements - after we talk about cubes and cells.

I’m fascinated by the “either/or” inclinations of the brain. Most people have seen the Necker Cube optical illusion from 1832. As you stare at twelve lines forming the diagram of a cube, you will see one face - or the other - of the cube. Your vision flips back and forth between the two faces. But you can’t see both at the same time.

Another “either/or” example from biology has been brought to light by cellular biologist Bruce Lipton. Lipton observed that individual cells are either moving away from danger and toxins (bad things) or towards healing and nutrition (good things.) But they can’t move in both directions at the same time.

Our bodies and societies are much more complex than single cells, but there are similarities. We too are either moving towards good things or retreating from bad things. We’re in fight or flight / running away, or we are moving towards light, healing and good times. We’re in love or we’re in fear. Love extends. Fear contracts. We’re doing one or the other.

Retreat is necessary for short-term survival when we’ve got to get away from that tiger; we run and hide and slam our doors. But for long-term survival and well-being, we’ve got to put down our guards and move in the direction of healthy communication, nutrition, goodness and mutual support.

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The smallest circle of society is I, me, mine. Slightly larger circles include family and friends and then “those like me.” But in our shrinking world, we’re now in constant relationship with those who appear to be “not like me.” They look different, think differently and we don’t understand their motives. But there they are, indisputable members of the family of man, and our future depends on their well-being.

Tough times have put us into fight or flight, and from behind high fences and locked gates, many are upset about “those entitlements.” The global economic crisis is largely the result of corruption and abuses of greed at the top, but there are abuses on all levels. No question, imbalances need to be corrected.

Along with entitlement comes responsibility. It is our responsibility to contribute and work, not steal, not harm others, and to respect the dignity and rights of others. Any camper knows that he has a responsibility to leave the campsite better than he found it. We are short-term campers on planet earth. We also have a responsibility to the future.

The failure to be responsible to the whole is a failure of heart most of all. But if this crisis is the fruit of selfishness, the answer does not lie in retreating into selfishness even further.

Personally I think entitlements is the wrong word. The word “entitlements” makes us angry. It sounds like someone is stealing from us, sleeping all day while we work and eating our lunch. Entitlements is a “taking” word; what we need is a “giving” word.

Perhaps we could call some entitlements “generosities” - mechanisms to share the wealth as effective societies have always done when the harvest came in, or the hunt was successful. Others entitlements could be called “the mechanisms of gratitude” – ways to show respect and to provide what is needed for the well-being and success of elders, veterans, children, aspiring students, struggling parents and those who serve the greater whole.

To make this possible, we have to rediscover the concept of “enough.” If we have enough, we don’t need more. Gandhi said, “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed”. Everybody is entitled to ”enough.”

Where does our safety lie? Not behind locked gates in a state of fear. Safety comes from a friendly relationship with the natural world and a healthy planet. Our safety comes from each other, in the potential of children well loved and educated, in elders respected and cared for. Safety lies in healthy foods raised in sustainable ways, in clean water and clean air, in art and social networks that support honest and creative communication.

Yes, we are entitled to all that. Individually and collectively.

We can’t afford – nor do we want - castaways. Our world is too small. There is the reality of “As you sow, so shall you reap”, known in the East as karma, and known on the street as “What goes around, comes around.” We pay a severe price when we don’t care.

The devotees of Ayn Rand with their selfish, “each man for himself” philosophy have led us down a dark path. A society which demonstrates acceptance, appreciation and support for one another is a much more successful society.

We live by love or we live by fear. We can’t do both at the same time. With each decision, we’re moving towards a heaven or hell of our own making, personally and socially. Change is called for! But we don’t want our hearts to shrink. If we lock our gates, we have to live behind them. The prison keeper is in prison.

What were those crazy Canadians thinking when they set up universal health care, and developed a reputation around the world for being peaceful, open-minded, openhearted folks? Just what were they thinking? Let’s remember. Before it’s too late. ~

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“We faced a lot of adversity that year because even though we beat Victoria, they got a buy in and we had to face off against them again in the provincials.” The team went on to host the provincials at home, placing fourth. In 2007, she also made it through the U18 BC Hockey Regional evaluation camp and on to the British Columbia Amateur Hockey Association (BCAHA) U18 Female Cup in Salmon Arm. “It’s funny because I can’t really remember what the scores were in most of my games and tournaments, I just remember having fun, making friends, and scoring goals.” At age 18, after her final year on the Extreme, Jordan realized that her options on the Island for playing competitive hockey were limited. So, she went back and played a final year as an ‘over-age’ player in Midget boys for the 2008-2009 season. During that season, she was also asked to come out and play U21 Junior Women’s Hockey with the Richmond Steelers, commuting every weekend from the Island for practices, and traveling to North Dakota and Washington, DC for tournaments.

continuedfrompage13 “When I realized that there were no other options to play competitively closer to home, I knew that if I wanted a team, I’d have to start it.” So, Jordan and her dad pulled together a senior woman’s team (18+) and played against lower mainland, and other Island teams in 2009. “I truly believe that if you want to change something you have to get involved,” she says. The over 18 team started strong but by 2010 numbers started to fizzle, at which point it became a recreational team, and by 2011 they shut it down. Female Hockey on Vancouver Island in general has been experiencing some growing pains, says Oceanside Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Female Co-ordinator, Sue Street who first became involved in 2007 when her two daughters began playing. “The numbers started dropping in 2009. Last year, in particular, was a bit of a struggle for female hockey on the Island, as the Female Regional Rep Program was disbanded the same time that body checking was taken out of the integrated teams. This resulted in

more girls moving over to play with boys than we had ever seen in Oceanside, leaving some female divisions short.” However, says Street, Oceanside itself is seeing a “rebound” effect of girls coming back into the program. Today, OMHA has 75 girls playing female hockey and 30 girls playing integrated. “Girls are passionate about the sport, parents support the programs, and as long as we can keep local associations on board with providing female programs as well as integrated ones, we will see an increase in the number of females playing hockey,” says Street. VIAHA and OMHA are already putting ‘feelers’ out there to see what the interest is for competitive female teams starting in 2013/2014. As for Jordan, she turned down a spot with the UBC team, the only female collegiate hockey team in the province in favor of staying close to home at VIU, and the possibility of graduating debt-free. “I didn’t see an academic program at UBC that excited me, and the cost was also a consideration. I had to be realistic. I didn’t

EpiphanyHave you ever wondered about the

word ‘epiphany’? I mean we all know what it means, right? It is the kind of self revelation that once in clear view transforms that which we thought we understood into something that we are sure we understand emphatically! With this kind of knowledge you should be able to walk to the front of the line at Tim Horton’s. But, why this word to describe such earth moving revelations - I mean epiphany? And so I wonder what would it be like to invent this monumental word today...how would that be received?

I swaggered over to the water cooleras smug as a squirrel in a new fur coatand said with a deliberate calm pompousnessI had an epiphany todaythere was awe and silencesmiles and nods….some oohs and some awes ...they meandered off......idiots I thought

I raced home to my familyas giddy as a word inventor could beand declared with confidence and presidential demeanorI had an epiphany todaythere was a hi dear and a hi dadipods and ipads….dinner and the dog...the grass to be cut......traitors I thought

I strode to my pubas cocky as a rooster sneaking up on dawnand shouted out with a how do you do I had an epiphany todaythere was a wow and a whatthe waitress thinks she has a cream for it......mis begots I thought

I meandered down a lanewayas forlorn as a balloon without airand whispered to no one in particularI had an epiphany todaya man passing by with a shopping cart filled with dreams was totally impressed and shouted out ...cool man, really cool......got a buck

What’s the moral of my poem today? Whenever the word epiphany was created must have been a cool time indeed.

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Michael B. Poyntz, author of ‘Dusk to Dusk’ has over 150 poems published on www.poetrysoup.com/Irish. His ‘That Canadian Poet’ greeting cards are available at many gift shops, book stores, and other fine retail outlets on Vancouver Island,

and can be also found at all BC Ferry on-board gift shops.

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Think about your heart health and the health of your family members. Unhealthy behaviours continue to put Canadians at risk for heart disease, hypertension (high blood pressure) and stroke. At least four out of five Canadians over the age of twenty have at least one risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Take action this heart month to protect your heart.

Reduce your stress level. A certain amount of stress in your life is both natural and healthy. Stress stimulates you and increases your level of alertness. Life with too much stress becomes unpleasant and tiring and may put your health at risk.

If you smoke, quit. To maximize your success:

• Choose a less stressful time to quit, do not try to quit during holidays or when you are under a lot of pressure

• Identify your smoking triggers• Keep busy – plan activities that are hard to do while smoking• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about nicotine replacement

products• Become more active. Participate in regular physical activity,

30 minutes or more several times a week. Consult with your doctor before beginning an exercise program to determine if it is right for you.

• Take a walk, use the stairs, do some gardening, swimming, dancing or cycling.

• Manage your cholesterol. To maintain healthy cholesterol levels:

• Choose foods that are low in cholesterol, saturated fat and total fat content

• Eat more fruit and vegetables, whole grain products, low-fat dairy products and lean cuts of meat

• Maintain a healthy body weight and increase your physical activity

• Take cholesterol lowering medications if prescribed by your doctor.

• Maintain your blood pressure in the normal range -130 systolic or less over 80 diastolic or less

• Eat food low in sodium (salt)• Drink alcohol in moderation (no more than 2 drinks a day –

no more than 14 drinks a week for men and no more than 9 drinks a week for women)

• Increase your physical activity• Take blood pressure lowering medication if prescribed by

your doctor• If you have diabetes, control your blood sugar as close to

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Gilbert and Sullivan’s most popular comic operetta, H.M.S Pinafore,

will be presented at the Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach February 14 - March 3. Lesley McVey’s staging of Gilbert and Sullivan’s “H.M.S. Pinafore” is a delight. From George Murguly’s lighting, Hilary Whelton’s vocal direction, Donna Wilkins’ arresting choreography for a handsome crew of sailors, to Celia Wesselman’s sumptuous costumes and set designer Phil Copple’s tiptop ship deck, the creative team pulled out all the stops.

The lyrical acting ensemble is led by Skye Donald as saucy Buttercup (“I’m Called Little Buttercup”) and Brian Lecky as Capt. Corcoran. As the morally dubious captain who never swears at his crew -- “well, hardly ever” -- Lecky shows his comic gifts, starting with rocking “I am the captain of the Pinafore.”

W.S. Gilbert & Arthur Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore opens with the crew of the Pinafore busily and boisterously sprucing up the deck for the arrival of Sir Joseph Porter (Paul Churchill), a high-ranking admiral. They pause only to buy wares from the peddler called Little Buttercup and then return happily to work. But not all are so happy. Ralph Rackstraw (Nicholas Atkinson), “the smartest lad in all the fleet,” is in love with Josephine (Belle Warner) the daughter of Captain Corcoran, who has been promised to Sir Joseph. In spite of this -- and the fact that Josephine and Ralph are far apart in terms of social station -- Ralph pursues her, and she eventually confesses her own love for him. The two young lovers plan to elope, but skeptical sailor Dick Deadeye (Alistair McVey) informs Captain Corcoran of their plans and the Captain puts

a halt to them. Sir Joseph, furious at Ralph’s impertinence, has him imprisoned. At that moment, Buttercup reveals a tremendous secret, and all is made right by Dear Little Buttercup.

“A silly plot, to be sure, but a whale of a good time,” admits Lesley McVey but adds, “Gilbert and Sullivan’s operettas are always such fun, full of satire and wit. The music is lively and runs the gamut from funny to politically-pointed to poignant. It has been such a pleasure to collaborate with such creative team,” she said.

The cast is rounded out by an excellent crew of sailors: Terry Whittaker (The Boatswain), Deacon Marshall (Sherlock), David Roberts (Carpenter), Justus Limpright (James), Joshua Jai (Alexander), Len Mustard, Chris Lee, Colin Payne, Jared Cleveland and Steve Price-Francis. Sir Joseph’s ever-present sisters, cousins, and aunts are Susan Warner, Kirsteen McLean, Glynis Milligan, Joanne Bush, Maria Milligan, Nancy Nicholson, Tina Sturgess, and Teresa Stanley.

Musical Director, Bonnie Stebbins/keyboard leads musicians Carol Fetherston/keyboard and Cindy Speelman/flute during

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performances from a specially constructed “crows nest”.

Gilbert and Sullivan’s first blockbuster is among the most crowd-pleasing comic musicals in history, loved for its dynamite songs, gleefully entertaining story and saucy satire. Filled with Sullivan’s memorable melodies. H.M.S. Pinafore is pure joy and sensational entertainment for everyone, young or old!

Audiences are encouraged to get their tickets early to avoid disappointment.

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want to choose my professional path based solely on hockey.” Today, Jordan has turned her eye towards coaching, holding the position of assistant coach of the Nanaimo Extreme last season, and of the Oceanside Midget Icebreakers Female Team this year. “I’m at the point where I want to give back. Especially to girls in a way that benefits them as athletes and as people,” she says. “When I think back to how hockey shaped my life, I think about coaches, like Darren Hauca with the Extreme. It was great to have someone like him tell me I could be or do anything, and reaffirm what my parents taught me.”

“Having such an outside influence tell you that you are good, or that you can be anything just reaffirms what your parents have taught you.” Last summer, Jordan joined forces with Port Alberni hockey enthusiast, Dominique Di Rocco, to assist with Rock Hockey, a female hockey camp for girls age 14 to 17. “Dominique was pretty much the reason I started coaching. She has always believed in my coaching and playing abilities, and has been a huge influence in my hockey life. She’s is an amazing role model for girls.” After graduation, Jordan is currently exploring the option of playing hockey in Europe before launching into a career in

what she considers one of the best industries to be in – recreation. “I want to continue to give back no matter where I end up.” If we’re going to make sure there is hockey for girls in the future, we need to grow it by by bringing them in when they are young, and helping them develop a genuine love of the game that will last for the rest of their lives.” “It is such a great sport for girls. I’ve been so proud to be a part of female hockey. My life wouldn’t have been the same without it.” ~

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To the right of the ‘Info’ is your ‘Apps’ tab where you can toggle on or off the various apps that you’ll sync to your device. This is handy when your family has many devices using a single Apple ID to purchase apps. This is the easiest way for you to graphically arrange the apps and folders on multiple windows with a simple drag and drop motion.

Next to that is the ‘Tones’ tab which allows you to sync your many ringtones to your phone, and beside that is the ‘Music’ tab. Obviously it’s not always going to be possible, or even desirable to sync your entire music library to your iPhone or iPad, so this is where you can choose particular playlists, artists, genres or even albums to store on your phone.

Moving to the right are the ‘Movies’, ‘TV Shows’ and ‘Podcasts’ ‘iTunes U’ and ‘Books’ tabs where the procedures are the same as we’ve discussed, choosing to sync any or all of those particular resources to your phone.

The ‘Photos’ tab is the final step in your syncing adventure, and again, you can choose to add all or only some photos to your IOS device. I always recommend a similar approach to your photos as I do for your music, and that you should create a specific album in your iPhoto of your top 25, 50 or 100 photos that you would want to

have on the go with you to be able to show others rather than wading through 1000s of possible photos.

The capacity bar at the very bottom of your iTunes window will show how much data in each category you’re moving onto the device, and whether or not it can handle it. Finally, click Apply and wait while the iPad or phone completes its sync, then dismount, unplug and enjoy.

Any or all of these IOS devices make for wonderful tools and toys, but you can

put some real organizational power at your fingertips once you can get all your computers and mobile devices working in sync together. ~

Dan LaRocque is the owner of Up Your Media, Mid-Vancouver Island’s choice for Apple computer training, support and service. Watch for his upcoming courses on Apple computer and mobile devices at Vancouver Island University.

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LIGHTHOUSECOMMUNITYHALLPANCAKEBREAKFAST–Sunday,Feb.10-8amtoNoon,PancakeBreakfast,PoultrySwap,FleaMarket.LiveMusicontheHallStageuntil2:00pm.TheBowHorneBayVolunteerFireDepartmentwillbecookingupbreakfastthismorning.

LIGHTHOUSESENIORS#152–NextmeetingisFebruary4.ThismeetingwillbeaPotLucklunch–everyonewelcome!FMICallShirleyat250-757-2384.

BADMINTON&MINI-TENNIS–HasnowmovedtotheLighthouseCommunityCentreinQualicumBay!7:00pm.14-80yrs,beginnerswelcome,[email protected].

LIGHTHOUSEFLOORCURLERS–Joinafun&easytoplayactivityforallages!Enjoy,indoorsonagymfloor,withafriendlymixedgroup.Curlingrockssupplied.ComeplaywithusMondays&Fridays,1:00-3:00pm,Sept.toMayattheLionsRec.HallinQualicumBay.Dropin$2.FMICall:DennisLeach250-757-8218orFredorLorraine250-752-0216.

LIGHTHOUSESPINNERS–Tuesdays10:30-2:30pmintheCommunityCentreBoardRoom.Newmemberswelcome.FMIJo250-757-8402.

CARPETBOWLING–CommencingOctober2,12:45to3:00pmattheLighthouseCommunityHall.FMICallLayne250-757-8217.

AALIGHTKEEPERS:PLEASENOTENEWTIME–Fridaysat7:00pmattheLighthouseCommunityCentre,240LionsWay,QualicumBay.FMICall:250-757-8347.

BRIDGE–NordinRoom1:00–4:00pmFridayafternoonsattheLighthouseCommunityCentre.FMICall:SheilaSteele250-757-8307.

LIGHTHOUSECOUNTRYSCRAPBOOKERS–Meet3rdSaturdaymonthlyattheLionsDen,QualicumBay,9:30am-4:30pm,$10.Doorprizes.FMI:Jorgie250-757-8358orShirley250-757-8384.

BOWSERLEGION–RCLBRANCH#211LADIESAUXILIARY–Meetsat1pmthefirstThursdayofeachmonth.FMIcontactJoyceatjoyce.bartram@[email protected].

TAOISTTAICHI–ClassesatLCCandFannyBayOAPHall.NewbeginnerclassesstartFebruary.FMICall:Susan250-757-2097.

LIGHTHOUSETRAILSGROUPneedsyourhelp.FMICall:ValWeismiller:250-757-9667.

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QUALICUMBAYLIONSCLUB.Throughfundraisingandotheractivitiesthroughouttheyear,ourmissionisto‘giveback’toourcommunity.Ifyouwouldliketobecomeinvolvedinouractivegroup,contactGeorgeDussaultat757-8422.Activitiesin2012included:foodconcessionsforthepancakebreakfast,bluegrassfestivalandfallfair,andourongoingMeatDraweverySundayattheRoadhouse/Crown&AnchorPubinQualicumBay.Wethankthecommunityfortheirongoingsupportsothatwecanserveothers.

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HATHAYOGA-Useprinciplesofbreath,alignmentandspacetobalancesoftnessandstrengthinthisgentlyguidedclass.Thisprogramissuitableforbeginnersandbeyond.Instructor:BrandyKosiancic.BowserElementarySchool.MondaysJan14-Mar11.ThursdaysJan17–Mar7.6:00-7:30pm.$80/8.

ZUMBA®-ALatin-inspired,dancefitnessclassthatcombinesdancemovementstocreateadynamic,exciting,fitnesssystem.Theclassformatcombinesfastandslowrhythmsthattoneandsculptyourbodyinatrulyfunway!Comeoutandjointheparty!LighthouseCommunityCentre.Instructor:JessicaWhittman.Tuesdays9:30-10:30am.January8-February26.$70/8.

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FANNYBAYCOMMUNITYHALL-YOUTHGROUP-Fridays6:30-7:30.Childrenandtheirneverendingsupplyofenergywillburnitoffwithus.Weplaysoccer,hockey,basketballandallmannerofgamestheycomeupwith.3-6yearsplayinthestudiowithaparent7-12yearoldsplayinthegym.ThisisaFREEprogramsupportedbytheFannyBayCommunityAssociationandEvelynBally250-335-9022.

DOYOUWANTTOQUITSMOKING?Ifyouwanttosmoke,thatisyourbusiness.BUT,ifyouwanttoQUIT,andstayquit,that’sOURbusiness!JoinuseveryTuesdayeveningat7:30pmattheBaptistChurch600BeachRd,QualicumBeach.Weareagroupofpeoplewhohave–orwishto-quitsmoking,usingthe12-stepmethodofrecoveryfromnicotineuse.Cometoameetingandshareanhourwithus–wetalkaboutoursmokinghistory,learnhowtosucceedinourquesttobeFREEatlast,andhavesomelaughstoo.Welookforwardtomeetingyou.FMIvisitwww.nicotine-ananymous.org.

February2QUALICUMBEACHSEEDYSATURDAY-February2nd:“PotsandPlots;SowingandGrowingOurFood”-QBCivicCentre,10a.m.-3:30p.m.Speakers:LindaGilkeson,GordHutchings,andKathyClaxton.70+Vendors(ATMon-site),Farmer’sMarket,SeedSwap,MasterGardeners,“ShootsWithRoots”,SeedyCafe,DoorPrizes,andRaffle.AdmissionbyDonation.www.qbseedysaturday.com

February2BOBS&LOLO–INCONCERT-hostedbySunrisePreschool,onSaturday,February2,2013attheParksvilleConferenceCentre.Doorsopenat1:00pm,showstartsat1:30pm.Ticketsare$12each(freeforchildrenunderone). TheyareavailableattheMulberryBookstoresinParksvilleandQualicumBeach.

February8“HITCHHIKINGACROSSTHEATLANTIC”-willbeshowinginattheMcMillanArtsCentre(MAC)onFriday.February.8at7:30pm(doors7pm).Producer,LauraWinterwillbe“attending”bySkypevideoconferencetoanswerquestionsafterthescreening.Admissionis$5,andDVDswillalsobeonsale.FMIwww.tigersnail.com.

February12QBGARDENCLUBMEETING-Tuesday,Feb12,7pmattheCivicCentreinQualicumBeachTopic:ScottHenderson,TheMushroomMan,willspeakonHowGardenersCanGrowMushrooms.Allwelcome!

February20THEQUALICUMBEACHFAMILYHISTORYSOCIETYwillholdit’smonthlymeetingonWed,February20,2013at7:00pmattheQBLegion.JuliaTurner,ourguestspeakertalksonthe‘historyofthefamiliesofKerrymountHouseofSouthCountyDublin.’Allguestswelcome.

February23–24DOGDAYZOFWINTER-Adayoffun,entertainment,informationandactivitiesforyouandyourbestfriend!Yes,dogsAREallowed:)Bringyourbuddies,humanandK9,toaweekendofdogfriendlyfuninthemiddleofwinter.It’sniceandwarmindoors,withsomeoutdooractivities.CoombsFairGrounds-Feb.23,10am–4pmFeb.24,12-4pm.Formoreinformationvisitwww.dogdayzofwinter.com.

February21-23PARKSVILLEUNCORKED-Asignaturemid-wintereventthatshowcasesfinewinesandcraftbeersfromaroundbritishcolumbiaandpairsthemwithdelectablecuisinefromrestaurants,resortsandspecialtyfoodpurveyorsfromparksvilleandvancouverisland.TheeventsareacollaborationoflocalParksvilleresortsandchefsalongwithBCwineries,winemakersandbeermakerswhowillwelcomegueststoavarietyofwineandbeereventsthroughouttheweekend.FMIvisitwww.parksvilleuncorked.com.

February18–March8ARTEXHIBITIONANDSALEOFTHEARROWSMITHCHAPTEROFTHEFEDERATIONOFCANADIANARTISTS–Feb18toMar8attheOldSchoolHouse(TOSH)122FernRd,QualicumBeach.OpeningreceptionWed.Feb.20from7-9pm.

February28MORNINGGLORYSCHOOLWORKSHOP-presentedbyGaryAnakawww.braincoach.caonHowtoGrowaChild’sBrain.Earlychildhoodisthemostcriticaltimeforthehumanbrain,learnhowtogrowthebraintoitsfullestprotentialwiththerightconditionsandappropriatesupport. ThursdayFeb28that4pmMorningGlorySchool861HilliersRd. QualicumBeach,nochargetoattend,pleasecalltoregister250-752-2722.

April133RDANNUAL“OCEANOFPLENTY”GALADINNER.April13,2013,7pm@FannyBayCommunityHall.PleasemarkyourcalendersforthisfundraiserdinnerforCoalWatchComoxValleySociety.Theeventwillfeaturelocallyharvestedseafood,50/50draw,cashbar,silentandliveauctionitems.Ticketsare$50andwillgoonsaleinmid-March.Formoreinformationondonatingauctionitemsortovolunteer,contactJohn(250)335-2246orFiona(250)335-0476.

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drivewillbeamped.Thiscanapplytoanyonebecauseafterall,asWoodyAllensaid,“I’mthebestIeverhad.”

Leo(July23-Aug.22)Thismonthisallaboutpartnershipsandclosefriendships.Partnershipswillbefeistyandcontentious.(You’llbeannoyedwithyourmainsqueeze.)However,thispositionoftheSunisnowasfarawayfromyouasitgetsallyear–andbecausetheSunisyoursourceofenergy,youwillbetired.Youneedmoresleepinthesixweeks.That’swhyyou’redraggingyourheels.(Gotobedwithagoodbook,orafriendwho’sreadone.)

Virgo(Aug.23-Sept.22)Youwantyourlifetorunefficientlysothatyoucanbeeffectiveandproductive.Sinceyou’reonthisimprovementkick,naturallyitwillapplytoyourhealth.Manyofyouwillgoonadiet,getmoreexerciseordowhateveryoucandobemoreperfect.Yes,“perfect”isthebyword.That’swhatwe’reaimingfor.(Whytryforless?)YouwillevendelegatetoothersbecauseMarslikestogiveorders.“Movethatmountain.”“Buildthatbridge.”“Bringmeapiñacolada.”(Fruitdrinksarehealthy.)

Libra(Sept.23-Oct.22)Youhaveafabulous,fun-filledmonthahead!Getoutandhaveagoodtime!Movies,thearts,thetheatre,sportseventsandplayfultimeswithchildrenwillbesourcesofpleasureanddelight.Romanceandloveaffairsbeckon;saucyflirtationswilltitillate;theonlydownsidebeingyoudon’twanttowork.Self-disciplineismush.Obviously,thisistheperfecttimeforavacation.However,sinceyoualsowanttoexpressyourcreativity,thiscanbeaproductivetimeEnjoy!

Scorpio(Oct.23-Nov.21)Home,familyandyourprivateworldareyourfocusnow.Youmightwanttococoonathome,ortacklerenovationsandhomeimprovements,oryoumightbeinvolvedwithaparentmorethanusual.Youwanttowithdrawbecausechildhoodmemoriesbubbletothesurfaceofyourmind.FieryMarscouldcreatetensionwithfamilymembers.Youaremorepowerfulthanyouknow(thisisthecasewithallScorpios),sobegentleand

tolerant.Ifonepersoninthefamilydoesthis,itaffectseveryone,justastheflipside–whenonepersonisangry–itaffectseveryone.

Sagittarius(Nov.22-Dec.21)Yourdailypacewillacceleratenowwithajam-packedscheduleofshorttrips,errands,conversationswitheveryoneplusincreasedreading,writingandstudying.Ifyouwrite,sell,teachormarketforalivingyouwillbeunusuallyvigorousandcompetitive.Thisisbecauseyouidentifywithyourbeliefsandwillbequicktodefendyouropinions.Becarefulaboutcoercingotherstoagreewithyou.Lightenup.Nevertheless,yourpowersofpersuasionarestrong.Usethesepowerswiselybutatleast,usethem!

Capricorn(Dec.22-Jan.19)Thismonthistheperfecttimetoshopforwardrobegoodies.Thisisbecauseyoufeelgoodaboutyourself.Youfeelcharmingandattractiveandyoulikewhatyouseeinthemirror.That’stheframeofmindtobeinwhenyoushopforclothes.Meanwhile,ahandfulofplanetswillhighlightearnings,cashflowandfinancialmatters.You’redreamingupwaystoboostyourincomeormakemoneyontheside.Butthissamehigh-energywillactivateyourspendingaswell.Thecashisflowinginbothdirections.

Aquarius(Jan.20-Feb.18)It’sallaboutyou,dearAquarius.TheSunboostsyourenergyandattractspeopleandfavourablecircumstancestoyou.Mercurymakesyouwanttocommunicate.Youhavesomethingyouwanttosayandyouintendtosayit.Marsrulesyoursexualenergywhichmeansthatateverylevelofyourbeingyouwillbeturnedonthismonth.Marsisinyoursignonceeverytwoyears,sodomakethemostofthis.It’syourchancetoshowtheworldwouldyoucando.

Pisces(Feb.19-March20)Thisisapopulartime!Enjoythecompanyofothers.Afriendcouldbecomealover.Expecttomeetartistic,talentedpeople.However,youmightwithdrawbecauseyoufeeltheneedtoseekoutsomequiettimesothatyoucanrefresh,re-energizeandrestoreyourself.Youryeariscomingtoanendasyourbirthdayapproaches,whichmeansyournewyearwillbegininaboutamonth.Howdoyouwantyournewyeartobedifferentfromyourlastyear?Whatdoyouwanttochange?Whatdoyouwanttoimprove?Whatdoyouwanttoavoid?

Aries(March21-April19)Thismonthsociallyenergizesyou.Manyofyouwillbeinvolvedingroupsports,classesoractivitieswithothers.Youmightbeincompetitionwithsomeone.Yourinteractionwithyoungerpeoplewillincreaseandyouwillfeelyoungerandmoreenergized.Thisisthebesttimeoftheyearforyoutothinkofyourlong-rangegoalsandhowyoucanmakeyourhopesanddreamsforthefutureareality.Talktoothersaboutthesedreams.Thereisagoodchancethattheirfeedbackwillhelpyou.

Taurus(April20-May20)ThisistheonlytimeoftheyearwhentheSunisatthetopofyourchartactinglikeaspotlightonyou.Thisiswhybosses,parentsandpeopleinauthoritynoticeyoumore.However,becausethislightflattersyou,peoplewillapproachyouwithoffersandpositiveprospects.Don’thesitatetosayyesbecauseyoudon’thavetodoanythingspecialtosucceed.Thelightingwilldoitsmagic.Theythinkyou’regreat!(Somilkthisforallit’sworth.)Makeyourpitch.Askforaraiseorpromotion.

Gemini(May21-June20)You’rerestlessandhungryforachangeofscenery.Travelifyoucanbutifyoucan’t,thenbeatouristinyourowncity.Visitplacesyou’veneverbeenbefore.Takecoursesor“travel”throughfilm.Signupforalanguagecourse.AnItalianlovercouldbeagreatshortcut.(RememberKevinKlineinAFishCalledWanda?)Meanwhile,gifts,goodiesandfavoursfromotherswillcomeyourway.Yes!Theverythingtohelpyoutakeashorttrip.Romancesizzlesbecauseyouwanttoexpressyouraffectioninphysicalways.(StillgotyourZorrocape?)

Cancer(June21-July22)Somethingpromptssomesoul-searchingthismonth.Youmightundergoapsychologicaltransformation,perhapstriggeredbysomeoneelsechallengingyourvaluesorbysomeonewhoisthought-provoking.Youfeelapassionatedesiretoexperiencelifeatadeeperlevel.Youdon’twanttobeoutsidepressingyournoseagainstthewindow,youwanttobepartofthecircus!Yoursex

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