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Box 103, 703 Memorial Ave.,

Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1S7

http://www.qbseniors.ca

email: qbseniors@shawbiz.ca

~ OPEN ~ Monday - Friday

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Volume 22 Issue 8Volume 22 Issue 8Volume 22 Issue 8 250 752250 752250 752---042004200420 AUGUST 2019AUGUST 2019AUGUST 2019

I t’s Sunday night and I have just re-turned from the Centre where the

new countertops are in the process of being installed. They are looking great and it is looking like all of the updates will be completed as planned with only a few touch ups needed before we are back to offering the Fall and Winter schedules. We are half way through a wonderful summer. With a big thank you to Ron, Joan and their team, the annual barbe-que was a success despite the inclem-ent weather that day. A tremendous amount of work went in to the planning and preparation for the event and, as usual, the food was top notch. The Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activi-ties Centre bucket list challenge is up-on us this weekend. Norah Rawcliffe, Judy Southern, Heather Upton and Cal Burkosky will be jumping from 10,000 feet on behalf of the Centre. The challenge has been taken up by our Mayor, Brian Weise, three jumpers from the Gardens, one from Oceanside Hospice and, to date, more than 20 others.

will be introduced by the Activities Cen-tre in cooperation with the Qualicum Education & Wellness Association that will provide us opportunities to work with elementary school children in visu-al arts programs, a ukulele program, a knitting program and a kids in the kitch-en program. Watch for additional infor-mation on these activities on our web site and through our news letter.

Our annual Fall Prairie Fowl Supper will be held on September 14th and will feature a spectacular turkey dinner, great music and dancing. In previous years this dinner has been such a suc-cess that large numbers of our mem-bers have not been able to get tickets, so, to increase your opportunity to at-tend, the event will be held at the Quali-cum Beach Community Hall on the cor-ner of Veterans Way and Memorial Av-enue. The venue will accommodate about 40 more participants than our centre. The Sign-up sheet and further information will be available at the Cen-tre starting the first week of August.

Our annual general meeting is sched-uled for October. If you feel that you would like to be involved to become a board member. We will be asking for nominations for new directors.

We welcome your ideas and would welcome your participation as a volun-teer at the Centre.

If you are interested in being involved as a greeter, working in the kitchen, helping out at events, leading an activi-ty or as a committee member on the board of directors, please give me a call or contact any of the board of directors.

As always I look forward to seeing you at the various activities during the month of August.

The day, August 3, is filled with events for all ages starting with a pancake breakfast, hot dogs, chips and pizza will be featured at lunch and the activi-ties will include a bouncy castle for the kids, inflatable suomo wrestling outfits, ice cream and, for the bigger kids, a beer and wine bar. Everyone is invited to come out and cheer on the jumpers and to contribute pledges which, along with $100 from each jump and the net proceeds from the events of the day, will go to Oceanside Hospice. On August 24 the Board will host a luncheon to thank all of the volunteers

you will be invited (by phone) to a

LUNCHEON at NOON

Saturday, August 24 We look forward to hon-

oring those who take time to help with the success

of our Centre

who help to make the Activities Centre so special for us. Our

Activities Centre is totally run by volun-teers who contribute their time & ener-gy to provide membership services, activity programs, opportunities to net-work, social gatherings, food services, music programs and so much more. It is because of their dedication that we are able to enjoy all of the benefits offered to our members.

September will see us returning to our full schedule of activities. And, along with our existing programs we will be introducing some exciting additions. A yoga program will be conducted on Sat-urday mornings, and a Capella group will be starting up on Wednesday eve-nings and an intergenerational program

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10 a.m. SATURDAY Join Us!

FUN BRIDGE

TUESDAY

9:00 am

SUNDAY ♦ DUPLICATE BRIDGE 6:30 pm April—aSeptember

1:00 pm October—March

MONDAY

♦ YOGA (w/Jill) 9:15 & 10:30 a.m. ♦ SCRABBLE ~ 10.00 a.m.

♦ QB UB UKULELE : 12:30 pm

♦ SPANISH: 1:00 p.m. ♦ BODY HEALING : 2:15 pm

♦ LINE DANCING: ♦ 2:30 pm Beginners—3:15 Ongoing

TUESDAY ♦ FUN BRIDGE ~ 9:00 a.m.

♦ CHAIR YOGA ~ 12:30 pm ♦ NEEDLE CRAFTS ~ 1:00 pm

Off for month of August ♦MAH JONG ~ 1:45 pm

WEDNESDAY

♦ WALK OFF THE POUNDS (Video work-out) ~ 9:30 am

Off June, july & Aug.. See you in Sept. ♦ DOMINOES ~ 10:00 a.m.

♦YOGA (w/Ani Mac) ~ 11:00 a.m..

♦ Tai Chi/Qi GONG ~ 1:00 pm Discussion Group ~ 1:00 pm

♦ TOPS ~ 4:00 p.m. THURSDAY

♦ AEROBICS—8:45 a.m. ♦ COMPUTER CLUB ~10 a.m.

(off until September) ♦ SONGBIRDS: 10:00 a.m. ♦ Drop-in BRIDGE ~ 12:30

♦ WHIST ~ 12:30 p.m. ♦ HEALING CIRCLE

1:30 pm, 2nd & 4th Thursdays FRIDAY

♦ DARTS ~ 9:00 a.m. ♦ UKULELE JAM ~ 10-12

♦ YOGA (with Jill) ~ 11:45 a.m. ♦ MAJONG ~ 1:00 pm

♦ ART GROUP ~ 1:00 pm (OFF JULY & AUGUST)

♦ SOCIAL LINE DANCING SATURDAY

♦ CANASTA ~ 10:00 a.m.

You must be a member to participate in

centre Activities

Share your favourite nee-

dlework

Thursdays: 1:30 to 2:30 pm

Starting Sept. 5, 2019 (in the lounge)

* laying down * sitting

* walking * standing Using small, easy and slow movements, we will experiment with retraining our brain to create new habits of movement. Due to the space limitations of the lounge, movements will be done sitting, standing and walking that can then also be applied to laying down. In this class, we will explore mapping new brain territory to reorganize our nervous system - ie, neuroplasticity. We will experi-ment with connecting mind and body—to sense, feel and think new possibilities. We will give ourselves the opportunity to learn to:

Make the impossible possible, the possible easy, the easy elegant Moshe Feldenkrais

Please contact Riva West (250) 752-7178 or riva.west915@gmail.com if this interests you and for more information

TUESDAYS 12:30 - 1:30

$5.00 per session

CHAIR YOGA

On holiday until Sept. 3rd

YOGA with JILL - MONDAY ‘s 9:15 to 10:15 am & 10:30 to 11:30

and FRIDAY’s 11:45 - 12:45

$5.00 - 752-0543 * * * O

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HATHA wiath ANI MAC WEDNESDAY 11:00 to 12:15 pm

$6.00 ~ 228-0518

BEGINNERS LINE DANCING Monday 2:30 to 3:15 pm

REGULAR LINE DANCING 3:15 to 4:15 ongoing

No registration required (other than a Seniors’ Centre membership)

Drop in, new dancers welcome anytime

Wednesday’s at the Centre Weigh Ins: 4:00 - 4:30 Meeting: 4:30 - 5:30 Guests are welcome

Info: BRENDA 778 424-1011

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MONDAY’S 1:00 p.m.

Come join us and converse in Spanish!

BALANCING BODY ENERGY Mon- day

G ng

Wednesdays

Tai Chi/Qi

LAST CLASS; Wed. June 19

RETURN: Wed. September 4

~DANCE AEROBICS~

(men & women) THURSDAY ~$5 8:45 to 9:45 a.m. Instructor: Jeanine

Away April 13—Back Sept. 16

OFF MONTH OF AUGUST

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CHILI & MUFFIN (every 1st) TUESDAY

AUGUST 6th

HOT DOGS (every 1st) FRIDAY

AUGUST 2nd

By GUS BARRETT

These things I know to be the truth, It didn’t just occur to me,

From grandparents to callow youth, There’s fascination with the sea. How do I know all this you say?

I sit and watch it every day.

Young families on a summer day will sit and watch with pride,

As little children romp and play while wading in the tide.

Young voices ring like silver bells on sighting extra special shells.

Seniors on their morning walk will stop and hand in hand,

Listen to the ripple of the sea upon the sand, Then stretch an aching frame to reach

A pretty pebble on the beach.

It’s certainly a good thing that the steaks & chicken were up to their usual standard of ex-cellence—because the weath-er definitely was not! Why can it be that sunshine happens all morning and then disappears in the afternoon? We have been going there for at least 10 years & never before have we experienced rain!

There was a small turnout this year, but those who did come had a good time ‘visiting’ under cover. Huge thanks go to Ron and Joan Walsh and their helpers Anne Marie and Tanya for all their work. That food was good! More

thanks to Ed, Ernie, Peter, Ken and Sam for the gazebo set-up and take-down (no easy task!)

ANNUAL BARBECUE from Judy

NEW ZUMBA GOLD CLASS will start on Wednesday, September 4th at 9:30 a.m.

Class will be limited to 20 people and a sign-up sheet is posted on the Activity Board

Cost: $7.00 per class

DANCE AEROBICS Resumes Thursday, September 5th at 8:45 a.m.

GETTING SUMMER COMPANY?

Treat them to Blueberry Lemon Poke Cake

One Duncan Hines Lemon Cake Mix 1 cup water 3 large eggs 1/3 cup oil

Blueberry Filling: 3 cups blueberries, divided 1/3 cup sugar 3 tsp lemon juice 7 TBSP water, divided 2 TBSP corn starch

Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup soft butter 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest 3 cups icing sugar. In medium mixing bowl mix the cream cheese, butter, lemon juice and zest adding one cup of icing sugar at a time. Continue beating well to desired thickness. Make cake according to directions in 9x13 pan. When taken out of the oven, poke holes in the cake with the end of a wooden spoon. While cake is baking make the blueberry filling: heat a saucepan over low/med. heat. Stir two cups blueberries, sugar, lemon juice and 3 TBSP water and bring to a boil for 3-4 minutes, then add the remaining blueberries. In a small dish stir the corn starch and 4 TBSP water add to the blueber-ries. Continue cooking until thickened. Let cool down and then pour over the cake and gently poke into holes previously made in the cake with the end of the wood-en spoon, Cover with plastic wrap and place in fridge to chill .Makes it easier to ice the cake with the Lemon Cream cheese frosting. Garnish chilled cake with blueberries and lemon slices.

~ FOR SALE ~

THULE CARGO BOX

and the CAR TOP

CROSS BARS Used very little

Asking $922 for both

Will take $700 CALL 250 752-3931

While sitting on my balcony more often than I oughta, I see the fascination that most people have with water.

It seems they can’t resist the urge To stop and watch the breakers surge.

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W e certainly had a great day out with Janie’s Bus for our trip to

Victoria on Sunday, July 14. Some en-joyed the Casino (and made money, I think), some ‘shopped ‘til they dropped’ at the Bay Centre, some of us just strolled the Inner Harbour, had fish & chips and listened to the buskers before seeing the IMAX presentation of the Great Bear Rainforest (which was won-derful!).

It was a beautiful sunshiny day which really added to the enjoyment.

CRUISEPLUS TRAVEL PRESENTATION

Thursday, September 19th 3:30 p.m.

at the Centre

BUCKET LIST SKYDIVE

Be prepared for a fantastic day at the QB Airport

Saturday, August 3rd from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 pm. Norah, Judy and two other members of the Centre will take that giant leap out of the air-

plane to fulfill one of the items on their Bucket List.

ALL DONATIONS go to the OCEANSIDE HOSPICE which is such a

worthy (local) cause. Pledge sheets available in the Centre at the Reception Desk. As mentioned on page 1 … lots going on ...pancake breakfast, lots of good food and

fun for everyone. See You There!!

books for the 14th of OCOTBER (Thanksgiving Day). We are going to try the ‘big city run’ on a bi-monthly basis.

Here’s a GREAT OPPORTUNITY for a ‘fun in the sun’ lunch out. Our

Group LUNCH WITH THE SANDCASTLES is booked for

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13th. Just

The next VICTORIA TRIP is

planned for the 14th of AUGUST.

Just $50 (gratuity included) takes you there and back. Perhaps you’d like to check out the Harbour Ferry this time. One needs to sign up soon as we need 15 people to make it worthwhile for Janie. Please note: the trip scheduled for Bowen Island on that day is can-celled due to lack of response. We’ll try Victoria instead.

Another VICTORIA TRIP is on the

$12 for lunch, dessert and a Tour of the Sand Sculptures. We need to CAR-POOL arriving at 11:30 and departing 1:00-1:30. Please indicate on the Sign-up sheet if you are willing to drive two-perhaps or three people.

The trip to CORTEZ ISLAND on

SEPTEMBER 11th has only two spaces left—so come into the Centre and grab them ASAP!

There are several ideas posted for CHRISTMAS TRIPS. We’ll have our own Janie’s Bus to Butcharts Gardens to experience the spirit of Christmas, likely December 14th. Forest Bus Tours has a ‘Christmas in Langley’. Willie & Cathie from Courtenay have their over-night trip to Victoria/Butcharts, and it’s worthwhile to check out the Pitmar Tours trip to Leavenworth in December to get total immersion into Christmas. All are posted for your perusal.

EXTRAS: On the board is a note

from Jean Hay regarding a cruise

(CruisePlus) to Hawaii in Septem-ber with a recommendation that You should GO!

Haven’t heard anything expressing

interest in Casino trips to Nanaimo or Port Alberni .. Is there anyone out

there?? Please call Judy 250 752-5586 or put you name on the list.

ANYONE out there interested in shar-ing the cost of a ride to the Horseshoe Bay ferry terminal to catch the 10 a.m. sailing on October 22nd? We have a couple heading to a cruise ship in Van-couver...they have transportation, but of course, would be happy to share the cost. It would make a more affordable journey for everyone. If you are that person who’d like to go, please contact Bill Cove at 1 250 723-0037 or Judy 250 752-5586

A large group of us drove to the Chemainus Theatre to attend the Mam-

ma Mia Show. We all thought that it was absolutely fabulous. They were not only very good actors, they all had the most marvelous singing voices … every one of them. The music was very uplifting...with eve-ryone toe tapping to the beat! Many of the songs were familiar, but to hear them in context with the story made them even more meaningful. We all had a wonderful Time! Dorothy Young

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In spite of the rainy weather, everyone at the BBQ enjoyed the day anyway. The food was delicious as well as the opportunity to visit with friends … no one was

disappointed, thanks to the cooking talents of Ron and Anne Marie …

another fun day at the beach!

Are you aware of your “functional fitness”? If not, your ability to care for your loved one is at risk. Functional fitness refers to the ability to perform activities of daily living in caring for a loved one and yourself. Caring means you end up carrying more of their weight. Your back is going to take the brunt of the strain. Learn to support your core—learning how to push, pull, carry and lift is vi-tal. Professionals get time off if they hurt themselves. You won’t , Finding a block of time to exercise is difficult so you will need to incorpo-rate exercise into your daily routine. Here are some ideas: *in the kitchen perform 10 squats while holding onto the counter. *when cooking, transfer your weight

hand into your thigh and lift your leg up for 5 seconds. *while walking through a room, pick up 3 lb. weights and do repetitions of

biceps and triceps exercises.

*watch a fitness DVD with your loved one and engage them in activity by

modifying the moves for them (while you perform the full moves).

*if your loved one is in a wheelchair, pack both of you up and head

out for a walk. Properly engaging your core muscles while walking will

give you a good workout. Try to have some fun so it doesn’t

seem so much like exercise. A little thought and creativity can

really improve self-care. The alterna-tive could easily lead to injury. Then you won’t be any good for anyone—

least of all, yourself. **For more information about func-tional fitness for family caregivers,

visit SeniorCareVictoria.ca.

There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers. Rosalyn Carter

(summarized excerpts from the Victoria Times-Colonist)

from one leg to another. If you can, do it safely, balance on one foot and then the other. *before settling in to watch TV, per-form 10 ‘sit-to stands’, or press your

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OCEANSIDE SUPPORT FOR

CAREFIVERS GROUP Meets every 1st & 3rd Tuesday 10:00 a.m. in Centre Lounge

Info: Carol 250 752-2104 Inger 250 752-0144, 250 951-9298

Please keep a watchful eye for any of our members that are ‘going the extra mile’ in con-tributing to the operation of our Senior Centre. It would be in order to nominate one or two for a Life Membership in appreciation of all their hard work and time spent.

Nomination forms will be available later in August

The NOMINATION BOARD will be placed in the Centre this month. We are looking for five directors, treasurer & vice president. Please feel free to add your name in a spot of inter-est to you for a position on the Board of Directors. If you know of anyone who would like to be on the board, encourage them to sign up … it’s really not an inconvenience and ANY new ideas are most wel-come!

On behalf of the Qualicum Beach Seniors’ Activities Cen-tre, FAITH WOULLE, pictured here with her parents and Lorne Tetarenko who was pleased to present Faith with a scholarship from the Centre. She plans to study for a nursing degree specializing in Elder Care and then in-tends to work in the Oceanside area. The board wishes her success in all her future endeavours.

Once again this year we will promote the first

week in October as Active Aging Week (or as one

fellow said “Anti-Aging” week—good descrip-

tion). As every- one is aware,

activity keeps the age away!

Margaret and Judy attended

the initial infor- mational meet-

ing with Jenn at the RDN. As last

year, the Centre will conduct

OPEN HOUSE all week long. With the approval of

our activity groups, any seniors from the commu-

nity can drop in to either observe or take part. It

does bring people in who might otherwise sit

home and miss all that we have to offer.

board games

line dancing etc.

bridge

choir yoga ukulele darts

tai chi

needle work

aerobics

Our TALK SERIES begins again September 10th at 10:00 a.m. at THE GARDENS.. We will begin with Brianna from Pharmasave talking ln “Navigating the Health Care System”. On the 24th Sophia from Bayshore Home Health will speak on “Exercise for your Health”. Hopefully we will have the North Island Recovery Centre in October. Unfortunately we didn’t get to hear their presentation due to the Fire Dept. attending a fire alarm scare. We look forward to seeing you there, so mark these Tuesdays on your calendars.

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MY BOOK When friends are together conversation often comes up regarding the gigantic chang-es that have taken place in our lives these 80+ years and contemplate writing down the good and bad of it all. Well, Janet has done just that; a very nice read. “This year will be eighty years since the Second World War began... the 3rd of September 1939. I have forgotten many things that have happened in my life, and yet that day remains imprinted in my memory. I decided to put pen to paper and write a little book about the many experiences, both tragic, terrible and amusing, that happened at the time when I was a child. My ‘little book’ has now been published and I ’m selling copies at the Seniors’ Centre for $12 ($2.00 of which will go to the Centre) and I invite all members to buy and read it. This book is dedicated to three of my friends, who lived through the war with me, and to all children who lived through any war. The first person to buy a book, at our Centre, was born and lived in Germany throughout the war. Although we were ene-mies during the war, we both suffered many of the adversities and restrictions in our lives, due to self seeking heads of Government. I’ll be at the table from time to time to sell or take orders for the book, or you can call me at 752-8694, to order a copy. “

A NEW COLUMN for the “Young at Heart” keeping in spirit with the name: Dear Gabby will respond to any and all queries (dependent, of course, on the appropriateness of the material. Only borderline ‘off-colour’ accept-ed). PS: if you have a question you would like answered please address your note to Dear Gabby, c/o The Young at Heart. lilapat@shaw.ca or pop a written copy into the membership box & it’ll be forwarded to Gabby. This issues query: Dear Gabby, The Man in My life and I have been together for al-most 2 years. He would literally do anything for me. He’s very sweet and supportive. I’m sure many other women would love to have him. My problem is that we see the world much differently. I am an artist. I still want to explore the world and do crazy things. He is more comfortable at home with jigsaw puzzles and a great deal of television. He does not like crowds where I thrive with lots of people around. He can be overly protective at times. When I tell him of my thoughts of breaking up he never takes me seriously enough to talk about it. We live together and are de-pendent both financially and emotionally. Should I leave someone I should be grateful for in order to chase my dreams? Or should I stay and encourage him to change? Older, but still chasing dreams. Dear Older: Try to work out a plan, where both of you achieve what you need. Allow for your differences. The differences haven’t changed, only your tolerance of them! Maybe you could find a traveling buddy, prefer-ably of the same sex, and live your dream. Hang on to a good man girlie, like you said, there are always sharks circling.

VOLUNTEERS will be at the front

desk “full time” (10 a.m. to 2:00

p.m.) from now on.

As Membership renewal time is in

full swing, or if new members come

in, there will be assistance should

anyone need it.

♦ Saturday, September 14th PRAIRIE FOWL SUPPER

♦ Saturday, September 28 Qualicum Beach Wellness and

Volunteer Fair

FOR ALL YOU DO! VOLUNTEER

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President ViceP/Secretary Treasurer Activities Membership Newsletter Administration History/publicity Supplies Special Projects Co/Projects Kitchen Volunteer Facilities Sunshine Past P/Travel Co-ord Kitchen Co-Ord. Webmaster

Pat Weber Lorne Tetarenko Norah Rawcliffe

DIRECTORS Margaret Rothe Yvonne Jones Lila Greene John Ablett Judy Southern Ron Walsh Pat Weber Lesley Bugden AFFILIATES Sally Kennedy Ed Burnett Win Gaetz Judy Southern Joan Walsh Bill Adkins

951-1159 752-5630 594-3931 752-5454 1-250-804-5115 752-6489 752-7572 752-5586 752-2275 951-1159 947-9059 937-6223 752-8852 752-9229 752-5586 752-2275 752-7971

BOARD of DIRECTORS

2018/2019 $

Find and describe where the Centres Logo is hidden in this newsletter (NOT in the headline) below and drop into the jar provided on the front desk.

ONE WINNER EACH MONTH !! The is hidden on page ………………………. ……………………………………………………….. Name ……………………………………………….. Phone……………………………………..

PRAIRIE FOWL SUPPER & DANCE $20 PP (note date change) Saturday, Sept. 14th

Members & guests welcome to enjoy a “home-cooked harvest meal” and dance to music by

THE RAMBLERS

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A

TICKET * NOW ON SALE 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday thru’ Friday at the Greeters Desk AND tickets for a chance to win the ’HOME PRESERVES’ etc. BASKET on display (only $2 each)...all made and donated by Senior Centre Members DINNER MENU: Turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, turnips/carrots, jellied salads, onion salad, home made deep fried bread dough home made pies (apple, rhu-barb, blueberry, raisin, pumpkin, flapper) & Ice Cream—

(sorry, not homemade!) PS: guests need not be members of the centre

AUGUST Newsletter Deadline: Friday, July 26 752-6489 lilapat@shaw.ca

VIEW THE NEWSLETTER IN COLOR ON LINE

Glenda Sweet

Sanda Tanguam

Brian Vandale

Hilary Whelton

Charles Whelton

Maryke Young

Mac West

Jerry Niel

Cal Burkosky

We look forward to “getting to know you” …

Carolyn Gordy

Linda Eadie

Judith Davis

Annabelle Apel

Craig Armour

Sheila Bright

Vickie Carson

James Charles

Anne Driesback

George Gray

Eric Grundmanis

Sharon Janney

Rosalie Jones

Shirley Marshall

Sheila Moore

Ribe Kucutzi

Fiona Shrubb

Maurice Shrubb

Winner of ‘FIND the LOGO’

(on Page 4 of the JULY Newasletter)

(BRITISH ISLES)

Winner is: STEVE AUDETTE

He is now $25 richer!!