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A Stage for His KingdomBy Mike Matthews Most people at 91 years old, pushing 92, won’t have the same vigorous, busy and public life as in previous decades. Unless that person is like Antony Holland of Gabriola Island, formerly of Vancouver, formerly of London, England, formerly of North Africa, originally from Tiverton, Devonshire. 
Groovin' With TomBy Herb Klinger In a town overflowing with talent, Tom Vickery is Mr. Music, playing hot jazz, cool jazz, from orchestras, bands and combos to solo. With the Dixieland Express, he has been affectionately known as “Papa Smurf.” 
Seeking the PathfinderBy Judee Fong Nancy Marguerite Anderson’s first book, The Pathfinder, is a tribute to her great-grandfather Alexander Caulfield Anderson, one of British Columbia’s little-known early explorers, fur traders, map-makers, artists and writers. 
Digging Up the PastBy Vernice Shostal “I think I was born with a pen in my hand,” says prolific writer Valerie Green, who recently published Above Stairs and Mysterious British Columbia, two books about life in her home province. 
Life in the CloudsBy Nadine Jones “Dynamic” and “effervescent” fall far short of describing Vancouver’s Air Patrol Reporter Kim Seale. 
The Boy From NowhereBy Elizabeth Godley Four years ago, Allan Fotheringham survived a brush with death. A routine colonoscopy at a Toronto hospital went awry and the self-styled Dr. Foth – one of Canada’s most respected journalists – developed a serious infection. 
Dragon PowerBy Margaret Growcott Donna James of Port Alberni had a lifelong fear of water after nearly drowning as a child. Today, she spends much of her time on a huge lake, paddling a dragon boat. 
Creative HavenBy Cathryn Gunn Many of today’s art galleries are designed with relaxation in mind. Subdued lighting, comfortable seating, peaceful surroundings, and beautiful artwork make a gallery visit pleasant and worthwhile. All these features are also characteristic of a gallery of sorts at the home of Walter and Bertha Frankoski in Nanaimo. 
Everyone Loves a Good TapperBy Vernice Shostal Originating in the United States over 300 years ago, tap dance has its roots in both traditional British jigs and African folk dance. Characterized by the sound of tap shoes hitting the floor as a percussion instrument, the dance is sometimes performed as part of a music theatre. 
Running Up New Times for SeniorsBy Jean Sorenson Betty Jean “BJ” McHugh challenges today’s concept of aging and the elderly. The 84-year-old North Vancouver running legend, dubbed the fastest senior in the world, has just finished the James Cunningham Seawall 9.5-kilometre road race clocking in at 62 minutes. 
Looking For TroubleBy Julie H. Ferguson “I’m forever looking for trouble to see if I can get out of it!” Anthony Dalton chuckles. “So far, I have avoided the worst outcome, but I’ve had close calls with baboons, elephant seals and Royal Bengal tigers, to name a few. And I almost died alone in the Arctic.” 
Keep on GoingBy Kevin McKay The year was 1978 and 43-year-old Phil Horton came to the realization that something had to change in his life. The married father of two girls was busy working for BC Hydro, golfing every Saturday and Sunday morning, and enjoying life with his family the rest of the time. 
Positive PeaceBy Elizabeth Godley As a small child in India, Pummy Kaur says she learned about injustice early – through personal experience. For example, her father assumed her brother would get an education, but the same was not true for Pummy. “Females were invisible,” she says. 
Not Too LateBy Kevin McKay Volunteer Janine Reid joined the Gogos campaign to help raise awareness and money for grandmothers in Africa raising their grandchildren. 
For the Love of MusicBy Mona Lee Enthusiastic choir conductor and voice instructor Ieva Wool shares the joy of singing. |
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