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In your hands New local politicians will be chosen tomorrow Saturday is general election day in B.C.’s civic race. New municipal councils, school boards and regional area directors will be chosen to represent us — and our community’s interests on a variety of subjects. We pay taxes, so don’t forget to vote for who we are going to trust to make those big decisions. Details on where and when to vote can be found on page A5 and even in our What’s on This Week community calendar in our second section. If you still haven’t made up your mind, THE NEWS’ election profiles and stories are online at www.pqbnews.com, under the ‘Election’ tab. Also, if you didn’t get our election Q&A section on Tuesday, you can find it on our Facebook page — follow the link from our home page. THE NEWS encourages everyone to get out and vote and then make it count — hold those people you elect accountable.
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Home burns in French Creek Parksville and Qualicum Beach firefighters extinguish a small house fire in French Creek after neighbours reported seeing smoke coming out from the roof. No one was home, but the house may have been destroyed.
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Generals hope to rebound The quest for more wins continues this week for Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals, and team president and assistant coach Dean Henderson sounds confident the local squad is on the right track, and that last week’s losses are all part of the learning curve.
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Fire destroys home on Barclay Crescent Trailer likely beyond repair, says Parksville fire chief
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By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR A home on Barclay Crescent in French Creek is likely destroyed after a fire Wednesday morning got into the roof. Firefighters from Parksville and Qualicum Beach responded to calls from neighbours about smoke pouring from the roof of a double wide trailer Wednesday morning at around 9:30 a.m. A passer-by said he saw the smoke and entered the home to make sure no one was inside. He added he noticed a back window was open, saying he then used the garden hose to start fighting the fire — which he said seemed to be coming from the kitchen area. Parksville fire Chief Doug Banks confirmed the location of the fire, adding it got into the roof. Subsequent smoke, fire and water damage means the trailer was damaged extensively, he added. No one was home at the time of the blaze. Banks said the owner did show up at the fire hall in the early afternoon, distraught over the fire. Investigators are currently scouring the home, looking for the cause of Parksville and Qualicum Beach firefighters carry a hoses out of a home on Barclay Crescent in French Creek the fire. editor@pqbnews.com
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Candidates seek clarification of their answers in NEWS coverage PARKSVILLE — School trustee candidate Ross Milligan called to let THE NEWS know that in the process of our editing for brevity his replies to our Q&A reports in Tuesday’s edition, we omitted contextual wording. We agree with his assessment and in this space, are reporting the question and his answer. Q: With the spectre of school closures in the district how will you address this issue? A: Firstly, I would immediately issue a state-
ment that the board will not close KSS. The benefit of this action is that it will immediately alleviate anxiety in Qualicum Beach and surrounding communities, it will assure present and potential international students that SD 69 is once again a school district that is a viable location to attend school, and it will reiterate that Qualicum Beach is a community that is attractive to families with school-age children. Secondly, I would engage the community in identifying, and analyzing viable options to raise revenue and decrease expenses.
Should these analyses indicate that SD 69 would still be in a deficit position, only then would I consider action such as a school closure or reconfiguration. Lastly, I would consult with the community in developing a methodology for determining which school would be closed. I would ensure that methodology is fair and that it places emphasis on minimizing the affect on communities. It would thus be a priority to maintain elementary schools in outlying communities and avoid removing whole layers of education in both Parksville and
Qualicum Beach. • • • • Additionally, while RDN Area E candidate Bob Rogers did not specifically answer one question posed to all of the candidates, he told THE NEWS he says he answered it in the preceding question response. As best we can, here’s the question and his answer. Q: Is fire protection in the RDN at safe levels? A: Recognizing the current challenge to recruit,
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of which was for the purchase of property behind the city works yard in the industrial park for the treatment facility. The second biggest budget item was $320,000 for engineering services, followed by $75,000 for administration. As 74 per cent owner, Parksville is responsible for $1.24 million of that, with the RDN covering the remaining 26 per cent or $436,540. Parksville and surrounding regional district communities currently depend on the river for about half their annual water supply. The other half comes from ground wells which
have an uncertain future with a single observation well showing the water table dropping. While there are more studies on the ground water starting, the ERWS is looking at other ways to provide it’s customers with safe potable water and decided it needs to use the river water for more of the year, currently limited to summer months when the water is not too turbid. New regulations from the Vancouver Island Health Authority are also coming into effect at the end of 2016 that will require the river water to be treated. While people fre-
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quently ask about the costs of the project, Parksville director of engineering and operations, Bob Harary stressed that while their initial estimate for the treatment facility is around $25 million, there is no actual design plan yet and many unknowns that could change that cost considerably. Among other unknowns, they hope other levels of government will contribute to the costs, which Burger pointed out the usual formula for big infrastructure projects is for the provincial and federal government to each cover a third. ERWS/AWS program manager Mike Squire gave a number of in depth presentations on the history and plans for the system and information on the aquifer
storage and recovery (ASR) system being considered, which would pump treated drinking water into a natural underground aquifer for use later in the year. Squire had PowerPoint presentations on his trip to three existing ASR facilities in Oregon and he explained it would cost $600 million to store the same amount of water in tanks above ground as the $5 million ASR estimate. The plan is to have more solid information and a public referendum in 2014. The AWS and ERWS have extensive communication plans including a frequently updated re-designed website at www. arrowsmithwaterservice.ca or call Squire at 250-951-2480 for more information. writer@pqbnews.com
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NEWS Vote early, vote often OK, not really. But when you do go to vote on Nov. 19, you can vote for as many of the candidates in your electoral area as you like. OK, not really. In Parksville, for instance, voters can choose one mayoral candidate and up to six council candidates. They can also vote for up to two school trustee candidates in Area G — plus vote yes or no on the land swap referendum. That said, if there’s only one person you like, you only have to vote for that one person. That holds true for the other electoral areas. In Qualicum Beach, voters can select one mayoral candidate and up to four council candidates. They, too, have up to two school trustee candidates to choose. In other regional district areas, voters can cast votes for one district rep. and one school trustee. General election day is Sat., Nov. 19 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Are you registered? Ensure you are on the voters list and able to vote on Saturday. If you’ve voted before in your electoral area, you should be on the list. If you’re new to the area, be sure to bring picture ID and a recent bill in your name and address to confirm who you are — and then vote!
Civic Election Nov.19, 2011
THE NEWS continues covering all of the local issues and candidates in the 2011 B.C. civic election. Today’s edition is the last chance for readers to read here the news out of forums and other election matters. Of course, the issues don’t stop here. So, don’t expect any kind of honeymoon.
Candidates: careful what you wish for Looking ahead at what new councils in Parksville and Qualicum Beach need to address By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Whoever gets voted into office in Qualicum Beach on Saturday won’t necessarily be getting an easy start to their term. The mayor and council will be facing some serious issues that will likely require their full attention. Among the issues filling up council’s plate will be the fate of new bus garage property and what — if anything — is going to be done with it over the course of the next three years. Council is already well immersed in the cultural review study, a large portion of which is specifically designed to answer the question of what should be done with the site — although it’s not confined to that. That process, too, will form a significant part of council’s agenda as they slog through an extensive period of public consultation. Although they will have no say in the outcome, council members will also be faced with the fallout from whatever ends up befalling the local high school, Kwalikum Secondary.
New Parksville council may find itself with limited options By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Four people are running for mayor of Parksville and 13 for six council positions in tomorrow’s (Nov. 19) municipal election. With all the incumbents running again, the new council could include anywhere from one new member, for mayor Ed Mayne who left at the beginning of the year, to all new members. The composition of the new council will obviously have an effect on council’s priorities in the next term, but judging by the talk during the campaign, some issues will be hotter than others. SEE
If the school board should opt to close the school, the town will be faced with a shockwave of possibly detrimental impacts. On the other hand, council will likely find itself front and centre as they work in the interim to find ways to keep the facility open. Just a quick walk through the uptown core will show the new mayor and council no shortage of shuttered shops and storefronts to rent — highlighting the need for the municipality to do whatever it can to increase business viability in the
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town and at least staunch the economic bleeding. On a more positive note, the newly-minted team will be challenged to continue the town’s move towards lower carbon emissions and come up with new and innovative ways to do so. The reconfiguration of Memorial Avenue will likely form one of the first headaches for the crew, with concerns likely to be focusing on traffic disruption into the uptown core, drainage and tree-cutting issues. Taxes will also likely prove a hot topic of con-
versation, with a concerted push mounted by some candidates during the campaign to put an end to tax increases — or to at least lower them. That’s a pretty full plate already, but those are just the electoral appies. The main course, as is nearly always the case in Qualicum Beach, will be issues about development — how much is required? How fast should it go? What is the correct type of development for what type of area? Should variances be granted to developers and if so, under what circumstances? All or most of these questions will probably form the basis for heated conversation, both open and in camera meetings. Finally, with only two incumbent council members running for re-election, the vast majority voted into office will need to get up to speed on the policies, procedures and issues faced by rookie council members as they get on board what is undoubtedly going to be a very steep learning curve. To all of the new council members then, good luck and clear thinking.
Online poll doesn’t count — only Nov. 19 counts By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER After controversy about Qualicum Beach candidates encouraging people to vote in THE NEWS’ online poll, similar rumours surfaced in Parksville. Parksville mayoral candidate Paul Reistma admits he encouraged people to vote in on-line poll, but that “people shouldn’t attach too much to it.”
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even off the Island,” he said, “and the poll itself is very unscientific, just a bit of fun.” He said he sees the poll as “a good thrust to get people involved,” but that in the scheme of things it is “small potatoes.” Acting mayor Chris Burger said he encourages people to vote all the time, but other than maybe his wife he didn’t ask anyone to vote in THE NEWS’ poll. “There is a percep-
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for you, but the only poll that counts is on November 19.” He pointed out that he, like any candidate, doesn’t have any control over what other groups that support him may do. He said he knew the polls would be manipulated as soon as he saw them, though he knew it was meant as entertainment, he frankly wished THE NEWS hadn’t done it. writer@pqbnews.com
Where to vote on Saturday City of Parksville •Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Jensen Avenue. • Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church on Pym Street. Town of Qualicum Beach • Qualicum Beach Civic Centre School District 69 (Qualicum) • Parksville Community and Conference Centre • Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church • Qualicum Beach Civic Centre • Regional District of Nanaimo voting areas (see below) Regional District of Nanaimo •Area E: Nanoose Place • Area F: Bradley Centre • Area G: St. Columba Presbyterian Church (Wembley Road) • Area H: Lighthouse Community Hall in Qualicum Bay Voting time is from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Who are you voting for Saturday? For the candidate profiles, video and election trail coverage, visit www.pqbnews.com and click on the ‘Election’ tab.
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By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER The City of Parksville is encouraging people to vote yes in a referendum question on re-zoning land at the western entry to the city. When Parksville residents vote in the municipal election tomorrow (Nov. 19) they will also be asked to approve switching the legal zoning of parkland around the Parksville and District Visitor Centre and Craig Heritage Park Museum and Archives next door. Because the change, essentially a housekeeping item, involves public parkland, a public referendum is legally required. “Rather than moving the buildings, we’re moving the designation of the land underneath,” explained chief administrative officer Fred Manson. There is some worry that because the question includes the
word “disposal” people will vote against it, when it is not getting rid of any park space, and in fact increasing it slightly. “Basically if we can’t get it done, it would preclude renewing the chamber lease,” Manson said. Due to an error when land was received as part of the subdivision for the Craig Bay development, the visitors centre lot is currently zoned park, which doesn’t allow for the current use, while the heritage park next door is actually a fee simple lot. The parkland under the visitors centre will be “disposed of ” and re-zoned “closed park,” while the slightly larger Heritage Park property next door will become a legal park. Because the referendum is included in the municipal election, neither it or the title switch will cost the residents anything. The chamber and museum are both encouraging people to vote yes.
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PARKSVILLE — Advance polling in the City of Parksville is down over the civic election of 2008. Total advance poll numbers 683 votes cast on Nov. 9 and 16 combined (including 40 votes from special voting at the local seniors facilities). That’s slightly lower than the 719 cast in 2008’s advance
polls. In Qualicum Beach, the trend is reversed. This year’s advance polls drew 1,424 voters — it’s almost 300 more than advance polling done in the 2008 election. In addition, votes that arrived via mail in Qualicum Beach totalled 169 — more than the 113 received by mail in 2008. — THE NEWS
MLA Cantelon convalesces at home By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon remains at home, recovering from a heart attack he suffered in late October. There remains no indication of when — or if — Cantelon will
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Canadian Fed. of Independent Business decries B.C. municipal spending BY STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR The only good news in a report that labels B.C. municipalities as â&#x20AC;&#x153;worst to least worstâ&#x20AC;? is that Qualicum Beach and Parksville are in the latter category. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business recently released its fourth municipal spending watch report. It tracks municipalitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; operational spending over 10 years, with a critical eye on how much local governments are spending to keep operating. The report also suggests if municipalities spent less in their operating budgets, taxpayers would have saved money â&#x20AC;&#x201D; although the report does not reference municipal taxation levels, the main revenue generator for towns and cities. CFIB stated in a media release the report shows municipal operating spending has ballooned to nearly four times the rate of population growth in B.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re seeing local government spend more than ever, faster than ever,â&#x20AC;? said Shachi Kurl, CFIB Director of Provincial Affairs, BC and Yukon. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s just not sustainable over time.â&#x20AC;? According to the report, Lytton, B.C. is the worst, having seen a 161 per cent increase in per capita operational spending in 10 years, with a 29 per cent decrease in its population over the same time. On Vancouver Island, Sooke is listed as the worst â&#x20AC;&#x201D; with a 15 per cent population growth, compared with a 246 per cent jump in per capita operational spending (or $702 per resident in 2009). CFIB claims that a family of four in Sooke could have saved $8,909 over the last 10 years, had the municipality held operating spending to population and inflation growth. Both Parksville and Qualicum Beach are ranked in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;least worstâ&#x20AC;? category â&#x20AC;&#x201D; they come in near the bottom of the study on both the Island an across B.C. What that means, according to the CFIB report, is both Qualicum Beach and Parksville arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t spending as much on their operating
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public information work in the next few years. While “development” frequently comes up, with different candidates promising everything from grand new plazas on the waterfront to buying property to add to the Community Park to essentially freezing development, the fact is council doesn’t actually have any development applications on the table and is limited in what it can do on its own. Similarly, while the proposed urgent health care centre frequently comes up, there isn’t actually much the city can do other than approve any development permit or re-zoning applications that come up.
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That is the question school trustee candidates want voters to answer By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER “The gloves came off a little bit here tonight,” candidate Willow Bloomquist said half way through closing statements at the School District 69 all candidates meeting hosted by the District Parents Advisory Council. Over 150 attended the evening in which a distinct divide between the three incumbents and five candidates running as a group was evident. The five members of the Oceanside Communities for Quality Education members insist they are not a slate, while the three remaining candidates in the field of 11 try to stand out from the fray. “There’s an incredible level of misinformation out there,” said incumbent Bill Preston. “The board never planned to close any schools, it disappoints me that people haven’t done their homework,” he said referring to an earlier comment about a new bus garage in Errington and the Family Place project in Parksville, which he pointed out are from “totally different budget streams,” and don’t effect the school budgets as stated. “Oh my, so many people going to board meetings and we’re still misinformed,” OCQE member Julie Austin responded sarcastically.
Candidates Eve Flynn, Martin Stewart, Julie Austin and Bill Preston during introductions. She summed up that her main qualification, like her fellow group members, is that they have students in school and are involved in their children’s lives. OCQE member Martin Stewart said that since the current board has made their intention to close Kwalikum Secondary School (KSS) clear, a vote for the incumbents would be a strong mandate to close KSS. He referred to the pending board vote on an updated Policy 3040 on school closure, consolidation or reconfiguration as proof they are in a rush to close the school. The Policy 3040 revision was controversial when it was introduced in January, in light of the Matrix Report released three months earlier that recommended school closures as the best way to deal with
declining enrolment and therefore funding. The Ministry of Education required the policy to be updated and the board said the timing was coincidence and slowed the decision on the policy. Among other changes to the pending policy, they added the requirement for a 90 day public consultation process after the policy was invoked and before a school could be closed. The OCQE members spoke frequently and passionately about their goal to keep all schools in the district open while the incumbents repeated they never planned to close a school, that they had only received one report and had never accepted the recommendations. SEE
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n Saturday, you are invited to take part in a little bit of participatory democracy. It’s civic election day and I can’t urge strongly enough that if you are eligible, please take the time to vote for your municipal representatives. It’s at the local level that the politicians have the most direct influence in our lives. Their decisions affect the taxes we pay, the services we receive and how our tax dollars are spent. That’s what it comes down to. These people are being entrusted with our money, to do with as they see fit — for the betterment of our community We’ve heard the and the safety of us all. We’ve heard the speeches and read the prospeeches and files — now it’s up to us. read the profiles Determine which of the candidates are in — now it’s up line with your own way of thinking — in other words, which of those individuals will repreto us sent your interests to the best of their ability — and then vote for them.
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id anyone really take our online poll seriously? I certainly hope not. The only poll one needs to take seriously is the vote on Nov. 19. Voting is a serious matter, sure, but unless we enjoy doing it, what’s the point? If we’re not supposed to enjoy it, then what or who are we voting for? Dour, uninteresting, uninspiring candidates? I would hope we can be more enthusiastic about voting for someone when it comes to our turn in the balloting area. Think our online poll really had an influence? If so, what about all the letters to the editor? I would hope we would give the voters in our area more credit than that. — editorial by Steven Heywood
Steady as she goes, Captain. QB is on the right course If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. That axiom seems to me a good rule for living. Municipal elections will be held on November 19. In the days leading up to this column, we have had a half-dozen wellmeaning people dropping off campaign literature at our door containing all sorts of pledges. I hate that word in a political context, it’s thrown around loosely and it means nothing when reality strikes. In political parlance it’s called boilerplate, hackneyed phrases that have been used from the time of the ancient Greek democracy. Enough already. Like many townies, I’m immensely proud of our picturesque oasis set amid a continent seemingly intent on destroying all things gracious and residentfriendly in the pressure to make everything bigger, more profit-
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able, more sprawling with more roads and traffic and congestion. And who are the beneficiaries of this new Valhalla? Not you and me, brothers and sisters. Am I advocating stagnation? Of course not. Although I have never heard Qualicum Beach described this way, it’s time to face the fact that our QB is a retirement area. All one has to do to confirm this fact is stroll through the centre of town. Far from being lamented, we should celebrate that we are in good company. Throughout the world there are other towns and even cities proud to call themselves retirement havens. At this point in the t21st century, we are just beginning
into comparable or better homes in more rural or less densely populated areas taking lots of extra money with them. Welcome to the Island folks, where a call to Eden is not long distance and the Strait of Georgia is considered by some to be a defensive moat. Coming back to boilerplate, we also hear words like transparency, leadership, listening, effective, cost and tax cutting. All these words imply that the incumbent has none of these characteristics or achievements. Look around you. Do you like what you see? Look at your tax bill. Apart from our common dislike of paying taxes, can anyone honestly say that our taxes are the result of profligate and careless spending? Under the wise stewardship of honest, far-seeing men like Art Skipsey, Jack Collins, Bill
to feel the coming tidal wave of baby boomers looking for a place to settle down and begin enjoying leisure time with the money to indulge themselves. This fact alone By should be enough to Harvey Dorval satisfy the chamber of commerce folks. There is a lot of opportunities to service a comparatively well-off population with all the needs of a mature population. Please note I didn’t use the word elderly. Ahem. The demographic profile of retirees is changing with the times. It’s no longer the rigid rule of age 65 you’re gone and good luck. Here’s a watch. Freedom at 55 is the new slogan. Those vigorous retirees living in expensive homes on the mainland can sell up and move
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Luchtmeijer and Teunis Westbroek our town has evolved into the jewel admired by all. Steady as she goes Captain Westbroek. You are right on course. Having just marked Remembrance Day, I had thought of writing something fitting for the occasion but, on second thought, I felt reminding all of us that we have the privilege of voting because so many Canadians died in two world wars, Korea and Afghanistan. They ensured we would have the right to vote. Is there any more fitting way to honour their sacrifice than to use the legacy they left us by voting freely and without fear of retribution from tyrants? — Harvey Dorval is a regular NEWS columnist. He lives in Qualicum Beach.
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Gord Byers Parksville
This isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t my kind of leadership So Mr. Wansink does not think there is a problem with stacking the numbers of a poll in his favour, and even encouraging people who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t live here to respond to the poll (THE NEWS, Nov. 15). It might be legal, but it certainly is not the proper way to go. If that is Mr. Wansinkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s idea of leadership, no thanks.
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The ghost of Ed Mayne seems to linger as a poltergeist dwelling in a writer identified as Jim Cameron in Suggestions for the next council (THE NEWS, Nov. 15). He still refers to our Jensen Park as an extension. This last refuge in old downtown Parksville is well used by locals as a great place to have a taste of nature. It is quiet, peaceful and a great path to travel towards the city centre. Seniors and children walk and play there. Cyclists and pedestrians enjoy moving through open space, green space to breathe in deeply without exhaust fumes while the stillness encourages birds to sing as they go about making a living. Cameron sounds like he thinks this type of progress is beneficial while it is so detrimental to the quality of life to those who call this neighborhood home. Not once did he mention cyclists nor did he tell of all the mothers who stroll through Jensen Park with their children to experience a slice of raw beauty that would be the envy of any forward thinking community. Some wiser people actually harvest medicines from that untouched land and gather berries in the summer. Leave it alone or just widen the footpath a little with paving stones so the baby carriages, strollers, wheelchairs, bicycles and scooters can navigate a piece of heaven a little easier.
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hildhood is a journey, not a race. Why should our senior students have to leave their community before itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their time? Why has this school board put so much money into the young programs? Not that there is anything wrong with that, but teenagers are children too, and our secondary students are getting the short end of the stick. When we moved to this area, we did so because we wanted our children to be close to all three levels of education, as have many other people. Oceanside Communities for Quality Education is a group of parents with children in high school who actually care about the future of education in this district. If that is radical then so be it. This past year has been a long one, so many, many, many meetings. Our group held several public information sessions and even a public forum with guest speakers Scott Clark from Apple B.C. and Jessica Van Der Veen from Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Agree Not To Sell Land. In closing, I would like to encourage everyone to vote for change on November 19, if you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already done so. We are all global citizens and it is our social responsibility and privilege to vote.
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Mirella Trozzo Qualicum Beach
Elections are serious business It was a mistake for THE NEWS to run an on-line opinion poll about who will be the best mayor in Qualicum Beach only a few days before our local election. It is sad that Mike Wansink tried to manipulate the results in his own interest, urging people to select him in the poll as often as possible regardless of where they actually live. Steven Heywood explains that the NEWS poll is for entertainment purposes but Mr. Wansink says that the results will have an impact on voters because they like to back a winner. Electing representatives to our town government is a serious business. The results could have an effect on our quality of life, our property values, the protection of our environment and many other public issues that we all care about.
Voters are expected to make thoughtful choices. Our local newspapers are expected to be impartial and fair. Candidates are expected to be ethical in their campaigning. It isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t about entertainment, something to have fun with as Mr. Heywood says, it is about our democratic process. As for Mr. Wansink, he considers himself to be an ethical candidate, as reported in Neil Hornerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s story in the NEWS last Friday. One week later, his actions seem to be in conflict with his own standards.
Joanne Hill Qualicum Beach
Development is not all beneďŹ cial At the recent all candidates meetings it became apparent that many candidates seem to believe that more development will increase the tax base and that the
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increased tax revenue, thus generated will solve the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial problems. This may be true if limited development, such as filling in vacant lots, can be serviced by the existing infrastructure. What they fail to recognize is that large scale developments, such as that just approved for Renz Road, often require expanding the infrastructure. Costly new, or enlarged, water and sewer lines etc. may be needed to service such excessive growth. These capital costs fall on the existing residents. We have been told that old infrastructure needs to be updated. Often this simply means that the pipes are too small to service the large developments that council has authorized. For example, how long will it be before there is a call for a new sewage plant and for enlarging the sewers leading to it? Residents are all too familiar with the restrictions and high rates we now pay for water. This is in the name of water conservation. Some candidates seem to believe that the residents of Parksville should not water their gardens or should convert them to gravel, so that there will be water available for new building. Limited development may be beneficial, but many cities have learned the hard way that the cost of new infrastructure to service large developments does not lower, but rather significantly increases taxes. Should citizens have to economize so that out-of-town developers can make handsome profits?
W.H. Atwood Parksville
Bring on the kids I am a very positively impressed and active resident in Arrowsmith Lodge. The care place is in a class by itself, being non-profit. The staff, facilities, family visitors and those volunteer helpers are great. But more of the latter would certainly be welcome. In my opinion at least so would a few more children be a help. I remember a letter mom treasured. It was given to my dad in care by a little boy who visited him.
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LETTERS We can’t go on this way I read Y.A. Zarowny’s letter (THE NEWS, Nov. 15) with great interest. To answer the question, who is responsible for Qualicum and surrounding area becoming such a retirement community? For the answer to this question, you need not look further than the Town of Qualicum Beach mayor himself. To even suggest that the chamber of
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commerce and the business community are to blame is ludicrous. The OCP is not business friendly, the mayor is not business friendly and neither are those who support him. For any community to be vibrant their must be a balance between growth, investment, infrastructure, development and services. Let’s be realistic about this — this type of balance can only be achieved when local government, area stakeholders and the
business community work together. Let’s also be clear that our best opportunity for realistic and sustainable growth is to concentrate on expanding our existing tourism activity while focusing on the natural beauty that surrounds us. I’m proud of the work the business community is doing to support our economy and local residents. I’m optimistic that the town’s senior staff have made a positive effort in creating new partnerships that in-
clude all community stakeholders. And just for the record, I too am tired of Qualicum Beach council being blamed for the possible closure of KSS. The town’s working committee, made up of community representatives, including the chamber of commerce provided some excellent recommendations to board trustees and now it is up to the trustees to step up, do the right thing and keep KSS open.
Hilda Pearce Qualicum Beach
YOU HAVE A CHOICE on NOVEMBER 19 Agree to continue the OLD ways of T.S.W. (tax/spend/waste) such as: • $1,000,000 on studies/reports/consultants • 23% wage increase council gave itself (no one else enjoys that type of increase!) • Hiring 11 new staff • Blatant disregard for citizen’s opinions/wishes (changing the O.C.P./Bylaws from 33ft-130ft allowing waterfront development for ONE piece of property only) • Constipated attitude and INDECISION towards business development. Small businesses are the engine of new jobs and taxes • NO clear nor precise platform/vision for Parksville • $200,000+ budgeted for O.C.P. study, taking 3 times as long as the same one in Qualicum Beach (less than 50,000), same consultant, who left out of frustration
Paul understands your concerns because he can RELATE to them: PARENTS/Young Families - As a parent he Testimonial - I was President of the helped raise 2 adult children. Will be a Parksville Senior Citizens Association grandfather early next year. He served as a (OAP) during the time Paul was PAC (Parent Advisory Committee) member for Mayor. He was instrumental in getting over a decade… “I have met many new young families. The joy in their eyes having their first the much needed transit system. He always attended our monthly meetings home is truly uplifting. Welcome to Parksville”. and he was especially helpful warning BUSINESS - For 30 years he owned/operated a travel agency in Port Alberni/Parksville. He us of scams targeting senior citizens. Joan Oliver, Parksville understands the need for prudent spending, the need for a profit (a reward for a RISK taken) to continue and expand. Governments don’t need a profit - they simply print more money or raise taxes! SENIORS/RETIREES - Paul comes from a large family. One great aunt lived to 104 years, grandparents married 63 years. When he was mayor (1987-1996) he was council’s liaison to the SENIORS.
NEW CITIZENS - During my door to door canvassing I had the pleasure of meeting hundreds of newly arrived citizens from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, lower mainland, Victoria and even Nanaimo and Nanoose. All I can say is WELCOME! glad you are here and I sincerely hope your talents will be used to benefit Parksville as a whole.
FISCAL RESTRAINT - By far the No. 1 Issue
In the next 2-4 years, financial and economic realities will be upon us and affect us deeply. The European financial/economic difficulties (and potential melt-downs) will permeate to the North American markets. Paul’s Platform is CLEAR and CONCISE! • Freeze on new studies and make-work projects for consultants • Freeze on hiring new STAFF (11 were hired recently) Parksville has 15 managerial staff for 50 union staff (winter levels or 56 and 5 students at summer levels). Ratio of 1 to 3.5 employees. Campbell River’s Ratio is 1 to 7.5 employees (Sources: City of Parksville and Mayor of Campbell River)
• I have made the promise I would not take the 23% wage increase, but the same as union settlement of only 2½% • Limit any tax increase to 0-2% • Return to a business friendly attitude. Eliminate INDECISION, unnecessary and constricting delays and “red tape” • Vigorously encourage business opportunities such as high-tech, light industrial/manufacturing (in our industrial park) and the hospitality industry. • Acute 24/7 care facility where residents in stress can check in and, if required, stay overnight. Where pre/post op care can be given, providing palliative and urgent but low trauma care. We do NOT need another day clinic with long line-ups.
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Lived in S.D.69 for 39 years, last 20 in Parksville. Owned/operated travel agencies in Parksville/Port Alberni for 30 years Mayor of Port Alberni (1981-1983); Mayor of Parksville (1987-1996) Presided over 11 balanced budgets as Finance Chairman Director of M.F.A. (Municipal of Finance Authority - they borrow hundreds of millions, to finance projects for municipalities and Regional Districts, on the International Money Markets) P.A.C. (Parents Advisory Committee) member for 11 years, mostly as chairman Sings in 2 choirs, 15 years as member of the Parksville/District Musical Association Board member of Trillium Lodge for 7 years Paul is a DOER not a talker
Vote change I went to see and hear what all the candidates running for school trustee have to say about education issues at the trustee forum at Springwood Middle School. I came away more convinced than ever that it is time for a change. It angers me that the incumbent school board trustees still do not get it. While they now claim that school trustees never considered closing schools, this is not true. How do I know?
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The Matrix Report and the October 2010 meeting at which it was presented to the public. If the trustees were not looking at closing schools, then why was this report ever presented at a public meeting? Why was the public asked to focus on three options — all of which included closing at least one school? If the trustees were not seriously considering closing schools to deal with decreased funding in light of declining enrolment, then why did they not
reject the report? The meeting was an attempt to present a report that looked only at numbers and only at the easiest, quickest, least imaginative way of making the numbers work. If you want a board of trustees that will look at alternative ways of presenting a balanced budget while keeping schools open and in the communities they serve, you must elect a new whole new board of trustees.
Ruth Mandt Qualicum Beach
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You can elect a NEW Council where Common Sense and LISTENING to you are the main operatives. Council is here for YOU, implementing the wishes of the MAJORITY with consideration of the minority. A NEW council with diverse talents and experiences with an experienced mayor. (We have endured 3 mayors in the last 4 years, causing uncertainty and instability). A NEW council where decisions are made. A Mayor is not unlike a conductor of a choir/orchestra. The experienced conductor pulls everyone together, brings the best out of them, listens and directs. The conductor is only as effective as the entire choir/orchestra’s performance and passion.
Testimonial - For 17 years I have served on the Parksville Advisory Planning Commission. Of the five Mayors I served under, Paul Reitsma was the most dynamic, visionary, best manager and he always looked after his volunteers. Cy O’Leary, Parksville
VOTING HISTORY YOU SHOULD KNOW: On Waterfront Development Many candidates say ONE thing BEFORE the election, and DO the opposite AFTER the election. In 1990 the council of the day was divided 2-2 regarding the long term future of the FLATS (now called Surfside). Many public meetings were held, considering a massive development on the ecologically sensitive wetlands/estuary. the potential of permanent destruction, as well as permanent change to the skyline with potential high rise development. I broke the tie vote and voted NO, working to preserve the estuary, views and future unobstructed clear view. Voting Record: Councillors Glover/Dueck Yes; Councillors Barry Johnstone/Liz Moore No; Mayor Paul Reitsma-No. The City was taken to court by the developer.
I was called upon to defend the city’s position (was not a pleasant experience with high profile lawyers!!) We won because we STUCK
to the fundamental principles of our O.C.P./ Bylaws. In my 9 years as Mayor I have NEVER waivered from those principles! In 2003 the council of the day UNANIMOUSLY voted YES to forever changing the facade/ character/identity of Parksville by thumbing their noses to 90% of the citizens who clearly said No. If council members had strung 4 helium balloons on each corner of the building, they would have seen what a 100 ft building does to the skyline and view! The current waterfront development is THERE. It can not be moved, erased, wished away. To their credit it provides jobs for up to 100 people, provides a good tax base, they have received environmental awards. Let’s all channel our energies to PREVENT more. Stick to the fundamental principles of the O.C.P./Bylaws. It can happen again to the adjacent properties! Don’t let it happen!
YOUR MAYOR IS ALSO YOUR AMBASSADOR -
representing Parksville when fighting (not buckling under) for Parksville’s fair share from senior governments. He must also vigorously promote job and business opportunities. Promote tourism all year round. Put Parksville on a pedestal again, as before. Uniting citizens to make Parksville the best community to live in, raise a family, retire and making it a SAFE place for all.
PERSONAL NOTES:
I have enjoyed knocking on approx. 4500 doors. If I missed you, we can always connect by phone and meet. I have met many new citizens, young and retired. WELCOME to Parksville, let us enjoy/benefit from your talents and input. I have been touched by the kindness and spirit of so many. Like you, I’ve had my ups/downs, made good decisions as well as having erred. I am an ordinary person with deep passion and commitment for my community PARKSVILLE. No donations have been accepted, all expenses are paid by myself. This ad is the best way to bring you my message and vision. It is our community - The CHOICE is in your hands. I have given it my all, as I always do. I am very grateful for the many sincere and quality testimonials received as well as letters to the editor in support of my candidacy. We, from the onset, wanted a super clean campaign, devoid of personal attacks, just debating decisions made and voted on. I am thankful for those who allowed my signs, some are choice locations. We are happy with the way our campaign unfolded. We planned our work, and worked our plan. When you are in the voting booth, you will make a serious decision. Whom you entrust your vote to, best represents you based on experience, leadership, decisiveness and transparency. Your choice is deeply respected. If you make a snap or spur of the moment decision: may I have that snap/ spur? If you like me a lot - put a big X beside my name. If you like me a little - put a small x beside my name. And if you do not like me? Well just CROSS X me off. Thank you all. For rides to the polls call 240-2205
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developments that have not got off the ground. This is a very disturbing trend that is very difficult to reverse. Lots of towns have had this happen and end up with boarded up stores. This no development council and town employees should take a look at what is happening east of French Creek and through Parksville. It looks like they have added 100 new single family homes and must have another 100 getting ready to start. I can tell you this is the retiring baby boomers who are buying these houses and QB should be making a concerted effort to attract this kind of development to our town. Development of this type means jobs and jobs means workers with families and children. The only way to stop the school from leaving town is to attract families with children. No matter what your politicians are telling you it is only an increase in families with children that will stop the school from leaving. Do you realize that we could attract lots
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of these retirees if we promoted our town as the best retirement community in Canada? If we could attract 500 retirees per year for the next five years, we still would not go over the 12,500 mark that council has set for our growth and attrition means we may never meet that number. All this development will create lots of jobs and employment and if we can get barriers removed from development, we may eventually see developers who would like to build some small retirement type homes in the downtown core. Wouldn’t it be nice if Qualicum Beach could work with some developers to do something with our water frontage which is currently very long in the tooth? It would be fantastic to see some low rise condominium development and rental properties and some cafes and restaurants that would attract tourists and maybe in my wildest dreams, a pier.
D. Sneddon Qualicum Beach
He’s for me Much of Qualicum Beach looks the same as it did when I was
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here as a boy 55 years ago. But much has also been added, and the town is richer for it. In the end, what is important is whether or not we have a livable community. My four years on the Advisory Planning Commission has shown me that Teunis Westbroek has provided consistent leadership, experience, dedication and commitment to fiscal stability in Qualicum Beach. What is needed now is a team of councillors who can commit to this vision and support the mayor’s enviable record of introducing positive changes that continue to enhance our remarkable and livable community.
Andrew Brown Qualicum Beach
Mayoral choice clear I attended your well organized allcandidates meeting. The two main mayoralty candidates, Paul Reitsma and ChrisBurger, who are both fine gentlemen, have totally different styles. Mr. Burger is long on motherhood and apple pie but short on crisp and concise answers and basically
has no platform nor vision for the future. It was revealing he admitted he was one of the councillors who totally ignored the wishes of citizens and changed Parksville forever by voting for the waterfront development in 2003. He said nothing about keeping taxes down and ending the wasteful studies and hiring consultants. We have no idea how much our taxes will go up with Mr. Burger in charge. Mr. Reitsma is short on words and long on action (Just check his long record of achievements/decisions and community involvement) with a crisp and concise platform. We all remember he saved the ecologically sensitive estuary by voting against a significant development in 1990 on the Flats. He is the only candidate who clearly opposed any change to waterfront height as currently permitted under the OCP. I do not oppose development at all but I oppose fast-tracking and blatantly ignoring the principles of the OCP bylaws.
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four over his 30 years as a teacher, “usually to ask for money, which they always gave me.” Janet Touhey, nonslate member, said she was not involved before and is not running because of the Matrix Report, but because too many previous trustees got in by acclamation. Jill Pinkerton was the only other one to have attended meetings before and said after her involvement in the school system “for me choosing to run is the next logical step.” writer@pqbnews.com
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Legion Branch 76 marks 85th By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER
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The war had ended and life was steadily returning to normal in Qualicum Beach when 13 former First World War servicemen got together and decided to organize a branch of the British Empire Servicemen’s League, Canadian Division. It was 85 years ago Wednesday when the organization that would later transform itself into the Qualicum Beach Legion Branch 76 got its certification, said branch member Wilma Stevens. For that reason, Legion members packed into the facility on Veterans Way in Qualicum Beach to celebrate. “When the veterans came back it took them a number of years to get settled,” Stevens said. “There was a feeling there should be some kind of organization where veterans could get together and meet.” She said the organization has come a long, long way since that day, so long ago. “When I got involved in 1987, we had approximately 300 members,” she said. “In
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joining the organization. “This is a very progressive branch,” Stevens said. “We are very fortunate to have younger members in their 50s coming in. We are getting the kind of people we can call on to take over the running of the branch.” Not only the number of members has grown over the years, she noted, with this year’s poppy campaign total of over $17,000, contrasting to the 1990 total of $2,200. Branch president John Humphrey said this year’s
celebration saw the cementing of the cenotaph area and a new mural solicited from Kwalikum Secondary School students. Humphrey agreed the branch is healthy, but that doesn’t entirely staunch his concern about the organization as a whole. “This branch is doing quite well, but unfortunately, you are always hearing of other branches closing,” he said. news@pqbnews.com
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When passersby walk past the Qualicum Beach Legion, they’ll soon have the opportunity to view a new mural depicting the sacrifices of Canadians in three major conflicts. The mural, said Legion president John Humphrey, included scenes from the First World War, Second World War and Afghanistan. As well, he said, the mural, painted by students from Kwalikum Secondary School, included the army, air force and navy. “It’s basically in three sections, although they flow together,” Humphrey said. “The first section is World War One, which features the army, the second is World War Two, which features the navy and ladies auxiliary and the third is our peacekeepers in
Jolene Pedersen talks about the mural designed and painted by KSS students for the Qualicum Beach Legion. NEIL HORNER PHOTO Afghanistan, plus the air force.” Enclosed in a vapour trail from one of the jets, he noted, are the words, “Passing the Torch.” Humphrey said the Legion paid for the materials and gave the trio of students some general direction and then set them to go at it. The results, he
Ladysmith Lights up on Nov. 24 LADYSMITH —The 24th annual Ladysmith Festival of Lights is Thursday, Nov. 24. Billed as fun for the whole family, the event is a seasonal tradition, featuring amazing lights throughout the entire downtown. The Festival of Lights starts with Santa’s arrival and a parade at 6:30 p.m. — but events like a community spaghetti dinner, craft fair and street entertainment, begin at 3 p.m. — Submitted
said, were impressive. “We gave the students some guidelines as to what direction we would like to see them going and gave them some suggestions,” Humphrey said. “They came up with a very impressive composition.” Humphrey said he fully expected to be able to mount the mural on the exterior
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QB stays bloomin’ good By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Where do you go when you’ve been named the best there is? When the Town of Qualicum Beach’s status with the Communities in Bloom program is concerned, you lay relatively low for a couple of years and then see if you can take the gold medal once again. In a report to council on her recent visit to a Communities in Bloom convention in Quebec City, Councillor Mary Brouilette said the town is hoping to
compete in the national competition again next summer. “It’s amazing the sense of community and pride you feel when you go to something like this,” she said. She said town staff will prepare a slide presentation for the new council and the public in the near future about the program. Brouilette said the municipality is looking for volunteers. This year, the Town of Qualicum Beach received the coveted Five Blooms award — the highest standing available to the town.
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NIWRA fundraiser By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The new office of Edward Jones in Qualicum Beach will be the place to be next month as the staff at the financial company raise holiday spirits and money for the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington. Company spokesperson Lenore Leitch said the company is already gearing up for the big event, which will kick off at a special open house on Dec. 14. “It’s a Christmas thing we’re doing,” Leitch said.
“Our tree is going to be decorated with five-byseven-inch paintings by Joe Rosenblatt and we are going to be selling them, with all proceeds going to North Island Wildlife.” Rosenblatt, she noted, normally paints very large canvasses, which sell for thousands of dollars, but the much smaller works will have an asking price of only $50 each. The event will double as an official office opening for the recently-relocated business, with doors opening from 5 to 7 p.m. news@pqbnews.com
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If you ask a cyclist in Oceanside where their fear factor jumps highest in their throats, chances are they’ll point to the French Creek bridge. That’s one of the conclusions brought forth in a recent survey done by the Oceanside Cycling Coalition. Organizer Jim Swanson said the survey asked cyclists from around Oceanside to pinpoint the cycling trouble spots and preferred routes through the area. “We were trying to determine a baseline of what cyclists feel about the cycling opportunities around here,” Swanson said. “We had 62 respondents and we asked how they rate the overall quality of the streets and roads in the local area, with six out of 10 of them rating it between poor to fair.” He said the lack of well-marked bike lanes, careless drivers and, most importantly, the lack of bike lanes on bridges — particularly the French Creek bridge — were cited as major concerns. “We tried to focus on the cycling lanes,” Swanson said. “When we asked if they are comfortable cycling on major roads without bike lanes, 82 per cent said no, but if there were bike lanes, 98 per cent said yes.” Along with the survey, he said cyclists were asked which bike route they were
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Mary Gillingham It is with great sadness the family of Mary Gillingham announces her passing on Oct. 28, 2011. Mary was born in Regina Aug. 10, 1923 and met and married her beloved husband Clarence there on Oct. 21, 1944. She is survived by her children Robert, Larry (Jenny) and Gayle (Peter), grandchildren Sandra, Scott and Catherine and 5 great grandchildren. The immediate family will have a celebration of life at a later date. She was much loved by all that knew her, lived a long and happy life. She will be missed, but she is now at peace.
Lois Patricia Moore (nee Kinkade) 1954 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2011 57 years
Lois was the beloved wife of Stewart Moore for 39 years, mother to Daniel (Rachel), Andrew (Jeni-Lyn), Sean and Elisabeth, grandmother to Jorja, Layla and Skylar and sister to Thomas and Geraldine. Lois was born in Nanaimo on March 14, 1954 and grew up in Qualicum Beach, a part of a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;heritageâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; family, the Kinkades, who homesteaded in Qualicum Beach in 1864. Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; grandfather built and operated the Shady Rest Hotel in 1924, an establishment which remained in the family until 1985. In 1972 she met and married Stewart Moore of Victoria BC after which she attended the University of Victoria, her studies in the Sciences being curtailed with the birth of Daniel and Andrew in November 1973. The Mooreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s moved to Qualicum Beach in 1974 to assist Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; parents, Gerry and Emily, in the operation of the Shady Rest. Son Sean was born February 2, 1975 and daughter Elisabeth was born on March 15, 1977. Due to economic times the family sold the business in 1985 and Lois attained her Teaching CertiďŹ cate from Malaspina College and began a career with the District 69 School District, specializing in early Elementary classes. In 2004 one of Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; proudest moments came when she received her Masters in Education Administration from Gonzaga University through Malaspina University Distance Education Programme. Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; greatest love outside her family was her studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s education and she taught at Bowser Elementary before moving to Winchelsea (WES) Elementary where she taught until her passing on Sunday 13 November 2011 after a short 18 day, courageous battle against complications from a severe strep infection. Lois passed peacefully with her family at her side. Lois never got over the pride she felt on many occasions when she would meet young adults who still addressed her as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Mrs. Mooreâ&#x20AC;? when she met them on the street, in a store, or at a restaurant. Her gentle and kind manner was infectious. The family would like to express their deepest thanks to the doctors, nurses and staff of the NRGH Intensive Care Unit, who displayed the most professional manner of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;TLCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in ďŹ ghting for Lois and keeping her comfortable until the end. We would also like to thank the WES Family and the District 69 School District for countless acts of support and their prayers during this trying time. As per Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and family wishes, there will be no service by request. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers the family suggests a donation, in Loisâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; honour be given to the CKNW Orphans Fund, Annual Pledge Drive, December 2nd or CKNW.com.
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February 23, 1929 - October 26, 2011 Godfrey died peacefully at home with Anne, his loving wife for 47 years, by his side. Godfrey was born in Belfast, N. Ireland. He attended Haileybury School in England. Following graduation, he attended Cambridge University and St. Thomasâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Hospital where he did his medical training. In 1957 he emigrated to Kingston, Ontario where he did an Internship at Kingston General Hospital. He specialized in Ophthalmology and trained at both the Ottawa Civic and Ottawa General Hospitals. He obtained his FRCS(C) in 1963. He practiced in Brockville, Ontario before moving to BC where he practiced in Chilliwack. He and Anne moved to Vancouver Island in 1987 where he eventually retired in 1997. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him for his kindness and sense of humour. He will be missed forever by his wife Anne.
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Hansen, John Carl R.H. John Carl R. H. Hansen John was born in Denmark March 22, 1934 and passed away November 8, 2011, in Parksville, B.C. He came to Winnipeg, Canada in 1957, living there for 23 years before moving to Qualicum Beach. He is survived by wife, Carol (nee Seavers), daughter Karyn (Patrick) McLane, son John (Annette), ďŹ ve grandchildren, four great grandchildren, sister Ruth in Denmark and many nieces and nephews. He enjoyed his many years of serving the community in the Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own Cameron Highlander reserves, coaching ringette, and was proud to have received his twenty year service award with Dashwood Volunteer Fire Department. He was always happy when chatting with friends he had met through the Chuckwagon and Country Rose CafĂŠ at Coombs as well as down at the Beach Hut. A gathering for all friends and family will be held on Wednesday, November 16 at 2:00 at the Little Qualicum Hall, 1210 Centre Road.
THOMAS (TOM) PHILLIP STRATFORD
died suddenly on November 7, 2011 with his wife at his side. Tom was living in Victoria but visiting Penticton at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Katherine (Kay), his three children, Richard (Grace), Laura, and Andrew; three grandchildren Benjamin, Joshua and Olivia; and nieces and nephews. Tom was born September 26, 1921 in Barielly, India and was raised and completed his schooling and Steam Engineer training in India. He served in World War II in the British Merchant Marine before immigrating to Canada with his brother Richard (Dick) in 1948. Tom worked as a Steam Engineer in various locations in BC before settling in Port Alberni, BC. During this period the brothers enjoyed prospecting for gold in a claim south of Barkerville and Tom also obtained his pilots licence and loved to ďŹ&#x201A;y. In 1962 Tom and Kay were married and made their home in Port Alberni where their three children were born and his niece, Theresa Pugh, joined his family. After eighteen years in Port Alberni they moved to a hobby farm in Errington, BC and four years after Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s retirement from MacMillan Blodel in 1986, they moved to a smaller acreage in Naramata, BC. In 2010 they moved to Victoria to be closer to family and friends. Tom will be remembered for being a gentle, kind and loving man who aways put his family ďŹ rst. He was quiet and wise with a dry sense of humour and will be truly missed. There will a gathering at 4625 Deventer Drive, Victoria, for family and friends on Saturday, November 19 from 1pm to 4pm. In lieu of ďŹ&#x201A;owers, donations in Tomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s name may be made to the Nature Conservancy of Canada.
Rowland Skirrow Nov. 11, 1920 - Nov 9, 2011
It is with great sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our father. Missing him are his wife, May Skirrow; his children, Marlene Skirrow Bumgarner and Keith Rowland Skirrow; his grandchildren Dona Ana Bumgarner, John Rowland Bumgarner, Jamie Van Zanen, and Deborah Ruth Eltgroth; his great-granddaughter Stella Anne Bumgarner Flint; and many nieces and nephews in the UK and Australia. Rowland was at all times beside his devoted wife and companion of 66 years, May Whitaker Skirrow. Their love story inspired family and friends. They met during World War II in England and corresponded for ďŹ ve years. Rowland served as a gunner in the North African desert and later a peacekeeper in the European Occupation Army. In 1945 they married and shortly afterward immigrated to the United States where he plied his trade as a cabinet maker and they raised their family. They immigrated again to Parksville when they retired in 1981. Mom and Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s travels during the next 20 years, his active and enthusiastic participation in golf, gardening, and the emotional support of his church community, provided him with a full and rich life in his later years. A special thank you to Dr. Wagenaar and the staff at Eagle Park for the wonderful care they gave dad, and to the physicians, nurses, and hospitalists at Nanaimo General Hospital Emergency, Acute Care, for the gentle, loving support they provided during his ďŹ nal hours. A Memorial service was held Tuesday, November 15th at Knox United Church, 345 Pym St., Parksville, BC. Donations in Rowlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory may be made to the Qualicum Beach Bowling Club, 665 Jones St., Qualicum Beach, B.C. Telephone: (250)752-3341
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IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of EDITH LILLIAN BALL, formerly of Arrowsmith Lodge, 266A and B, Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC V9P 1M9, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Wendy M. Clifford, Heath Law LLP, #200 – 1808 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4, on or before December 19th, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Shirley Jean Sterlinger, Executrix.
BRING THE family! Sizzling Summer Specials at Florida’s Best Beach! New Smyrna Beach, FL. See it all at: www.nsbfla.com/bonjour or call 1-800-214-0166.
EVER WANTED to work for yourself? Do you love music? Established, growing record store in the Comox Valley. All inventory,required equipment are included. Exciting opportunity for someone with business and marketing know how to help it reach full potential. playitagain@shaw.ca
FULL-TIME Assisted Living Manager & Full-time Kitchen Supervisor for “new” Assisted Living Building in Duncan, BC M’akola ILBC Housing Society Deadline Dec 5, 2011 @ 4:30pm Visit cowichanelders.com for information about new project and complete job postings
AIRLINES ARE HIRINGTrain for high paying Aviation Maintenance Career. FAA approved program. Financial aid if qualified- Housing available. CALL Aviation Institute of Maintenance (877)818-0783.
PALM DESERT: 2 bdrm, 1 bath condo, avail Dec. 1-18, $595/wk. Also avail Apr-May $695/wk or $1995/mo. Call 250-954-0471. palmdesertresortrental.shawwebspace.ca/
HOME BASED BUSINESS. We need serious and motivated people for expanding health & wellness industry. High speed internet and phone essential. Free online training. www.project4wellness.com
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
PLACES OF WORSHIP
PLACES OF WORSHIP
CHILDREN
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
CAREER/HOME OFFICE OPPORTUNITY
LOVING CARE in my Qualicum home. Education in Psychology, Nutrition and FirstAid. Clean record check. Less than standard rates, subsidies also avail. Lisa 250-752-1121.
Working as a Legal Advisor throughout North America for well est’d company. Long term career opportunity. No exp necessary, training provided. Call: 604-308-4488 or email: nbrash@shaw.ca
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
INFORMATION NEEDED on stolen black, 2008 Dodge Ram 4 door taken Sept. 26/2011 from 3100 block 18th Ave., Port Alberni, plate #CW7744. Call Darlene at ICBC at (250)731-2255 quoting claim #P183524.4
PELLOW, THOMAS NORMAN December 6th 1930 – November 13th 2011 Supported by his family Tom passed away peacefully after a brief illness at Nanaimo, (NRGH) on Sunday, November 13th, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife Markey, sister Rhoda & brother Robert ( Edna), sons Paul ( Belle) David, Mark ( Heather) and grandchildren Jarrett, Monica, Brett, Madison, Blair, Alida, Mathew and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Raymond, Gordon, sister Honora and son Gordon. Tom was born and raised in Victoria, BC. He worked for Canada Post for 32 years and retired in 1985. In 1992 Tom and Markey relocated to Parksville BC where they formed new routes in the community and made countless new friends through the Parksville lawn Bowling Club and Branch 49 of the Royal Canadian Legion. Tom and Markey enjoyed many years of globetrotting on group adventures with friends form the Heritage Club. Toms good nature and ready humor will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Markey and family would like to extend their sincere thanks to all the staff at NVGH, for the outstanding care and compassion they provided. There will be a celebration of Life for Tom at the Parksville Lawn Bowling Club, 149 Stanford Avenue at 1pm, Tuesday November 22nd, 2011. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS BRADLEY CENTRE Members & guests. Pancake Breakfast & Garage Sale Nov 20th/11 8:30---11:30 am
INFORMATION
NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev 250-248-4720 PV Ann 250-248-3390 QB & NOW, Introducing the
Baby Basket
Have you recently added to the family or know someone who has call Pat 250-248-7119 The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca
LOST AND FOUND FOUND: GOLD earring, on bench at Qualicum Beach. Call to claim (250)752-4541.
TIMESHARE ASK YOURSELF what is your TIMESHARE worth? We will find a buyer/renter for CA$H. NO GIMMICKS- JUST RESULTS! 1-(888)879-7165. www.BuyATimeshare.com
TAKEN! Black Nylon/Canvas Purse with wallet,(Fox Racing logo) Saturday night, Nov. 12/11. Near Ballenas High School, Sentimental value, if found, please call 250-9543646 (no questions asked)!!
CANCEL YOUR TIMESHARE. NO Risk Program. STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Free Consultation. Call Us Now. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS
DEATHS
DEATHS
Bill Dalling passed away peacefully Oct. 3rd, 2011, predeceased by his wife Betty of 47 years and his son David of 27 years. Survived by his son Brian, granddaughter Eleanora and his friend and partner Muriel Patterson.
He will be forever with us. Thank you to all his friends. Rest in peace Dad. DEATHS
DEATHS
SCOTT, Sandra Lee
VACATION SPOTS
600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach
WORSHIP SUNDAYS 10:30
“DON’T PUT OUT THE FIRE”
(1 Thessalonians 5:12-28) SCENT FREE
Audrey Elaine (Collicutt) Settler Born February 18, 1933 - Deceased November 18, 2000
We miss your smile and your funny humor. We always enjoyed a joke or two. The happy times we cherish and still recall. Deep in our hearts you’ll always be loved and remembered. You were very special. Love Brother Ron, wife Barbara, nieces Diana Collicutt & Powell River family, Lisa Collison & Port Moody family.
CARDS OF THANKS
CARDS OF THANKS
Not religious but would like to know God? Join us on Sundays
6:30pm
At the Salvation Army Church
on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.
All welcome! More info at:
www.jerichoroad-church.com INFORMATION
On behalf of the entire Wilkinson family, we wish to extend our sincere and heartfelt thank you for the incredible outpouring of love and support during our difficult journey and the recent loss of our beloved Joey. She was an exceptional wife, mother, relative and friend and will be sorely missed. Bob Wilkinson and family.
INFORMATION
Don’t throw away your $$$$$$$$
Joey Wilkinson
Call Fine Point Antiques to ensure you don’t make the mistake of FINE POINT undervaluing your “Estate ANTIQUES or Personal” property. Heritage Centre 1209 E. Island Hwy. Parksville, BC
250-586-0115 • www.finepointantiques.com
February 21, 1963 - November 12, 2011 It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved Sandra passed away on November 12, 2011 at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital surrounded by family and friends. Sandra was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on February 21, 1963, the youngest daughter to Clare and Margaret Scott. She is survived by her mother Margaret Scott, sister Patria Doan, brother Malcolm (Danielle) Scott, nephews Ross (Chantel) Doan and Julian Scott, and nieces Nica (Martin) Doan and Rachel (Scott) Doan. Special family and friends include Melanie Matheson, Carol Strynadka and Katherine Zimmer. Family and friends take comfort in knowing that Sandra has been reunited with her predeceased grandparents, father, and longtime boyfriend Buddy. Sandra was full of happiness and will always be remembered for her laughter, friendship and her beautiful singing voice. Sandra loved everybody and everybody loved her. The family would like to thank the friends and supporters of Parksville District Association for Community Living and the supportive staff at NRGH. A Celebration of Life will be held at Yates Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville on Saturday, November 19, 2011, at 1:00 pm In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Parksville and District Association for Community Living, attn: Day Programs, PO Box 578, 118 McMillian Street, Parksville, BC V9P 1G6. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH
Fanny Bay Concession Open
St. Anne’s / St. Edmund’s Church
CHRISTMAS
BAZAAR Saturday, Nov. 19 9am - Noon 407 Wembley Rd (at Church Rd.)
Our famous Christmas cakes Baking ~ Crafts ~ Preserves Jewellery ~ White Elephants Coffee & Muffins
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19 9:00am-1:00pm
Christmas Crafts, Cards & Cakes • Baking • Knitting • Sewing • Jewelry YESTERDAY’S TREASURES Garage Sale
Soup & Dessert Lunch. $5.00 -10:45am-1pm
St. Stephen’s United Church 150 Village Way, Qualicum
CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS
CCRAFT RAFT FAIRE FAIRthE Sat. Nov. 19 10am-4pm Sun. Nov. 20th 10am-3pm Fanny Bay Community Hall
Stanford Place
Craft Fair Saturday
November 19th 11am - 3pm 250 Craig St, Parksville Ph: 250 752752-5513 office@cfcchurch.com
A25 • THE NEWS, Friday, November 18, 2011
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
HELP WANTED We are still hiring - Dozer & excavator operators required by a busy Alberta oilfield construction company. We require operators that are experienced and preference will be given to operators that have constructed oilfield roads and drilling locations. You will be provided with motels and restaurant meals. Competitive wages, bonus and transportation daily to and from job sites. Our work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Call 780-723-5051.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMPUTER SERVICES
PAINTING
APPLIANCES
Journeyman or 3rd/4th Year
BUYDENS COMPUTER Services.Parksville, Qualicum & areas. Kevin @ 250-240-7372
Prince Rupert Top Wages Paid
CONTRACTORS
A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
TRADES, TECHNICAL
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
AUTOMOTIVE TECH.
View Details at: www.rainbowchrysler.ca Call: Brian Musgrave 1.877.624.8207 or e-mail: bmusgrave@ rainbowchrysler.ca BODY MAN fully qualified or 2nd or 3rd year apprentice. Benefits. Wages dependent upon experience. Call (250)287-8258 or fax resume 250-287-2432.
WE’RE ON THE WEB Thousands of ads online updated daily Call 310.3535
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
We have the following vacancies: Family Social Worker FASD Key Worker • SCD Assistant Please go to our website at www.d69fra.org
for the complete posting and job description EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
J & S DESIGNS Yard and fence design, General yard maintenance, Painting, Reno’s, Finishing Work, House Washing by hand,Rubbish removal,and all aspects of snow removal including salting Seniors Discounts! Free Estimates! Call John and/or Sandy 250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147
PLANNING / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assistant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operation’s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of office and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties.
DRYWALL FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859. NEED CASH TODAY? ✓ Do you Own a Car? ✓ Borrow up to $20000.00 ✓ No Credit Checks! ✓ Cash same day, local office www.REALCARCASH.com 250-244-1560 1.877.304.7344
GARDENING WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
HOME CARE SUPPORT
HANDYPERSONS
A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at: http: //www.western forest.com/careers/current _openings.php
MELISSA’S Compassionate Care is now accepting new clients for personal care. Call 250-752-7775.
CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN
WESTERN FOREST OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES CORE VACATION HEALTH BENEFITS WITH THIS POSITION.
LEGAL SERVICES
Certified Journeyman 30 years experience
CRIMINAL RECORD?
Call Patrick 250-752-6616
If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Email: resumes@ westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Reference Code: MCO Admin
PERSONAL SERVICES
Guaranteed Record Removal since 1989. Confidential, Fast, & Affordable. Our A+BBB Rating assures EMPLOYMENT & TRAVEL FREEDOM. Call for FREE INFO. BOOKLET
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES Carleen’s Clean & Green Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)594-8812 or Cell (250)240-9604.
COMPUTER SERVICES
VANCOUV ER ISLAND U N I V E R S I T Y
GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com
Unleash Your Creativity – Design YOUR Future Develop the design and programming skills you’ll need to thrive in today’s rapidly expanding web development world. • • • • •
Graphic Design Firms Magazines & Newspapers Web Development & New Media Consulting for Designing Websites Social Media Design & Integration
RED Pillar woodworks, custom design/Installation of wood windows, doors, cabinets. All aspects of Interior/exterior finishing. All jobs considered or need a hand call Markus @ 250-228-1060. SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.
LOBO97 Wants to know if you need of some Renovating Help? From Framing to Laminating. Very reasonable rates! We Will Show Up! call us 250228-1339, lobo97@shaw.ca
MOVING & STORAGE
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
PRESSURE WASHING CEDARCHEK ROOF Repair. Cedar ridge cap replacement. Tile roof washing, demossing gutter cleaning, leak repair. WCB insured. 250-947-5176.
RUBBISH REMOVAL PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733.
OCEANSIDE TILE & STONE Over 32 years experience. Porcelian Tile, Ceramic, Slate, Granite, Marble, Natural Stone, & Cultured Stone. Free estimates. Call William at 250586-6682.
PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554 PAWS OF PARKSVILLE High quality dog grooming of all breeds and sizes. Calm, quiet environment PH: Jesse at 250-927-3776
SHAGGY’S K-9 COMPANY Company Exercise, Socialize Dog Daycare & Bath 250-752-K999 Remembering Thousands of Service Dogs that have died in mans wars.
CLASSIFIEDS WORK!
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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
BRIGHT SMILE. BRIGHT FUTURE. Begin your exciting career as a
DENTAL ASSISTANT • • • •
1900 BURSARY
$
FOR THE FULL DIPLOMA PROGRAM
ARY TRAVEL BURS BLE LA AI AV BE MAY
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.
PETS
HOME IMPROVEMENTS
Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
O.K. THE HANDYMAN. Interior painting & plastering. Small or big jobs. 250-947-5970
TILING
OCEANSIDE HOUSE & Home: Repairs, maintenance and Holiday Christmas lights. Call Pete, (250)927-2641.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
$$ CASH PAID $$ AAA MASTER PAINTER - 3 rooms $499. 5 yr guarantee 1/2 price paint. WCB. References Call Rick 250-954-9503
PROGRAM STARTS FEBRUARY IN NANAIMO
Great Wages Great Benefits Great Hours Fantastic Teeth PROGRAM STARTS JANUARY IN PARKSVILLE
CALL NOW!
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Funding may be available.
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Your Career Starts Here
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Your Career Starts Here
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for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Rebar For Sale Residential & Commercial ENQUIRIES WELCOME Fabricating & delivery available if required. CALL NORM AT Harbor West Steel anytime
250-954-5704 UNDER $300 TIRES, W403 Aurora winter radial tires, on rims 205/65R15 92 T. $220 obo. 250-248-3634
FREE ITEMS FREE. 900 sq.ft. of turf (cut and stripped). You take away. (250)586-8419, Parksville. FREE CANNING (250)752-3327.
jars.
FRIENDLY FRANK 2 DRAWER steel filing cabinet, $40. Step ladder, $25. Call 250-752-3327.
FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
GARAGE SALES BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Nov. 20th/11, 8:30am-11:30pm
ESTATE SALE 2029 SANDERS ROAD, NANOOSE BAY Nov 21-25th Monday thru Friday 10am-3pm THIS SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! Many shop, household & collectors items. Check out your website for more info: www.smartmove services.ca PARKSVILLE, 606 Temple St. Nov 19 (9-1). Moving Sale. Furniture & household items. PARKSVILLE, MOVING Sale! 153 Butler Ave. Sat. Nov 19th & Sun. Nov. 20th. 9 -3. Antique table/chairs, Hutch & dining table, L/room furniture, Electronics, 50” TV, Household items, garden stuff, trampoline. Everything goes!!!! QUALICUM BEACH, 223 Saturna Dr., Sat. & Sun. Nov. 19 & 20, 10 am - 2 pm, Tools, books, antiques, 100lb post vice, post drill, various blowers, some pipe threading tools, Oster power head. QUALICUM BEACH, 3298 W. Island Hwy. Moving Sale!! Sat. Nov. 19, 9am - 2pm. Furniture, China, Lawnmower & More!! Rain or Shine, no early birds!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990. CHRISTMAS GIFTS? Electric bike “Scooter-Tek”, batteries in floor, ample 2 part storage, plus helmet & charger, $140. Raleigh 3 speed bike, $50. 250-752-3327.
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THE NEWS, Friday, November 18, 2011 •
A26
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
MOBILE HOMES & PARKS
APARTMENT/CONDO
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES
HOMES FOR RENT
OFFICE/RETAIL
SUITES, LOWER
CREAM leather love seat & couch set. Excellent cond. both for $800. One teak dining room table (round),w/4 chairs $80. 250-951-9822
2000 KEYSTONE 14x66 Mobile Home, 2 bdrms 2 baths, Large kitchen, 5 appl(s). $59,000. obo. Must be seen, for relocation. 250-248-9540.
COOMBS. 1-BDRM duplex. Deck, fenced yard. Pet friendly smoking unit. $560./mo + utils. (250)248-2285. COOMBS, 2 bdrm S/S duplex, new paint & carpet, 5 appl’s, NP/NS, fireplace, secure garage & storage. Quiet area. $900/mo + utilities. Avail. Dec 1. Phone: 250-951-1792. PARKSVILLE: SPACIOUS and attractive 2 bdrm, 2bath, in-suite lndry. Avail now. $950. N/S, cat ok. Refs. Call 250724-1212. QUALICUM BEACH: Cozy clean 2bdrm suite in duplex. Mins from QB, country setting. $750/mo. Avail Dec 1st. No pets, ref’s req’d. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847
FRENCH CREEK/QUALICUM Great location on quiet street next to Chartwell, 3-4 bdrms, 2 bath, all appls included. laundry, fully fenced yard, garden areas, storage shed, pets ok upon approval. N/S. $1500+ utils. 1 year renewable lease. Avail Now. 250-954-2254.
OFFICE COMPLEX. 162 sq.ft. Washrooms, kitchen, parking. Immediate. (250)248-2295.
PARKSVILLE, newly renovated 1 bdrm, 1 bath, basement suite. W/D, F/S, Wireless Int., 825 sqft. Avail. immed. $900 p/m. Util inc., N/S, N/P. Call 250-954-1500 (furnished opt)
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED GUNS WANTED: I want to buy your guns. Call (250)4687533. PRIVATE COLLECTOR wishes to purchase quality guns and ammunition. Please call (250)248-6625 or 1(250)6560209. email: drken@shaw.ca
REAL ESTATE APARTMENT/CONDOS QUALICUM 2 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom Condo For Sale or Trade - Lovely 960 sq condo priced at $189,900 is centrally located on Village Way. We are growing family seeking a three bedroom house in the mid $300,000’s in the Qualicum Area. If you are looking to downsize or for a great rental property please contact 250.240.3718
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL FREE FIRST Month! Introductory Special! 1250 sq.ft. commercial service bldg for rent. Office and reception area + shop. New modern industrial site. $995 per mo. Lease available. Call Ray 250-716-6797
FREE FIRST month! Introductory special! 1000 sq.ft Office, Showroom, 2 offices, lunchroom / washroom. $800 p/m. Call Ray @ 250716-6797
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST- 1 & 2 bdrms, $725 & $925. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 bath $1295. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach- 2 bdrm, 1 block to all amenities, spacious, 2nd floor, bright, corner Apt, balcony, storage locker, fully equipped bathroom, F/S, parking, N/S, N/P, $895/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM Beach, bright, excellent condition, 2 bdrm, patio, F/S, complete spacious bathroom, storage locker, parking, N/S, N/P, $930/mo. Please call Bill at 250-752-6997. ERRINGTON 1 bdrm Apt, priv ent, $585 hydro/heat incl’d, close to town. 250-954-0535. LGE Bright Spacious 1 bdrm French Creek-X from Beach Sep entry /open concept F/S/DW/Gas FP Available Immed. Suits single. NS/NP $800/m (250) 248-7747 NEW SENIOR housing in downtown Parksville. Elevator serviced, wheelchair friendly, bright & spacious 1 bedroom suites with ocean views. Open plan kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, plenty of storage & large balcony. N/S, N/P. $915.00 per month. 250248-0786. OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 . ERRINGTON 1BDRM- private entrance. Avail immed. $550/mo+ utils. Refs req’d. Call (250) 954-0191. PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm Condo, 5 appls. Small pet ok. Ref’s. Avail Dec. 1st. $950/mo + utils. Call 250-248-6784. PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, security camera & parking incl’d. Near schools, beach, downtown & on bus route. From $785. Dec. 1st. 250-248-8592. PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d, Nov. 1, $800/mo.(250)248-3350. RECENTLY RENOVATED 1 bdrm suite, open kitchen, living room . W/D, F/S, N/S, N/P. $700/mo. 250-248-5810
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QUALICUM BEACH- (downtown) 1 bdrm condo, top flr, 5 appls. Long term preferred. Available Dec 1. $675 mo. NS/NS. 250-752-1583. QUALICUM MANOR Apts, so conveniently located! 1 bdrm, excellent condition, ground floor, F/S, fully equipped bathroom, patio, storage locker, N/S, N/P, in quiet building, $795/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.
VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES
250-752-5233.
FURNISHED ONE and two bedroom units available. All utilities. Phone 250-248-6532.
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL INDUSTRIAL/ RETAIL bays. Overhead doors, ample parking. Immediate. (250)248-2295
COTTAGES COOMBS: THYME Away Cottage. 1 bdrm cozy cottage. Furn’d, full kitchen, living room and bath. Quiet setting, suitable for a couple. $950 mo. Avail Nov-March 15/ 2012. Call 250-248-9540. QUALICUM BEACH- Cute 450sq ft 1 bdrm cottage. F/S, Walk to town, $650/mo inclds hydro. NP/NS. 250-752-2215. WHISKEY CREEK- new 1 bdrm, detached suite on hobby farm. NS/NP. $600/mo, Refs req’d. Avail Nov. 15th. Call 250-752-4556.
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 4-BDRM. QUALICUM Beach. Close to town & park. Freshly renovated throughout. Fenced backyard. NS/NP. Excellent ref’s req’d. $1250./mo. Home (250)931-7207 or cell (250)927-7774. BOWSER- NEWLY renovated 1/2 duplex, bright 2 bdrm, 4 appls, on 1 acre. Refs req’d. NS/NP. $700/mo. Call 250927-1234. Available Nov. 1.
1200 SQ.FT. 3 bdrm, sunken family room, dining rm, wood stove, W/D, D/W, priv. patio, peaceful setting. 12 minutes to QB Parksville in Coombs, $950./mo. (250)951-9962.
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hen contemplating retirement (or even a career change), members of pension plans have important decisions to make that have long-term financial ramifications. For this reason it is a good idea to look beyond plan administrators for advice when making these decisions. For example, if you leave your employer before normal retirement age, you may be given two options: to stay with the plan and receive a specified income when you retire; or to transfer a lump-sum “commuted value” to a locked-in
RRSP or similar plan. Which is the better option? Both have benefits and drawbacks. On one hand, if you live longer than average life expectancy, guaranteed income from a deferred pension may turn out to be a better choice. On the other hand, if your employer runs into financial trouble, you could be left without a pension. Transferring to a locked-in RRSP will afford you more flexibility when structuring your income flow during retirement, while sticking with the pension plan provides more assurance
of what that income will be. Personally, when asked to provide advice on this decision I refer to financial software that will estimate the difference in dollars between the two, but ultimately your decision will depend on more than what the number crunching tells you. Another important decision involves the survivor’s benefit. Most plans will allow you to elect for a lower level of income during retirement in exchange for a promise that your spouse
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vor’s benefit, as there are alternatives. For example: consider foregoing the survivor pension and using the extra income to fund a life insurance policy. In many cases the overall cost will be less, and you are assured that someone (i.e. spouse or children) will receive something in the end. In this case a spreadsheet can be helpful in assessing the options. Pension planning is an important component of your long-term financial health. Be sure that
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Lions run the table on their football season By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS That’s some pride. Oceanside’s Peewee Lions chewed up the Barsby Dawgs 2812 at Springwood Park Sunday and ran the table on their season with nine straight wins. The young Lions marked the start of the game running through a hand-painted LET’S GO LIONS banner courtesy of Varsity Whaler Alexander Adams, and then loped down the sidelines smiling as they served up high-fives to family and friends. The game itself was a battle as expected, and the Lions, well, let’s just say they pounced on
their opportunities. Speedy Ben Robinson scored three touchdowns — two on the ground and one in the air “and the defence, the whole team played extremely well ... it was great team win,” a proud-sounding head coach Harold Barker said after. Worth noting is that young Mr. Robinson finished the season with 20 touchdowns, the most in the league. By all accounts, this is the first time a Parksville Peewee team has ever gone undefeated. “Barsby does it all the time — it’s the first time we’ve done it though,” said Barker, in his third season with the team and current president of Oceanside
Youth Football. “A real good group of kids,” he said of his squad of 8-11 year-olds, explaining that prior to this season only 10 kids on the roster of 24 had played before, “so as far as learning the game, learning positioning and all that, the kids were phenomenal. It took a lot of work, a lot of practicing, but it all paid off.” “For sure,” he said when asked if the kids were amped for their final game. “They were excited. They understood that we’ve never had a team go that far, and they wanted it.” Barsby went into the game 7-1 — their lone loss against the Lions earlier this season.
Asked what next, Barker said “that’s it unfortunately — for Peewees we don’t have a playoff around here.” Contacted for some insight into the accomplishment, longtime OYF booster and vice-president Rome Novak — this was his 12th season helping guide the local program — confirmed the future of the sport in these parts looks to be on solid footing. “It seems like a new generation coming up,” he said, pointing out the Lions were 7-1 last year “and the kids just keep improving.” “It’s all about having fun and developing some skills in the game,” he said, paused, then chuckled and said “the kids
are sure pumped about going undefeated.” In other action, Oceanside’s Jr. Bantam Titans lost their final game of the regular season at Springwood on Sunday against the first place Barsby Dawgs but it didn’t matter much. The Titans finish the regular season sitting third out of five teams, and will travel to Campbell River Sunday to take on the second place hometown Fighting Eagles in the first round of their playoffs. The Dawgs play the forth place Fairview Cowboys out of Nanaimo, and the winners square off the following weekend in the Mid-Island championship for 12 and 13 year olds.
Oceanside Generals improving, seeking wins Junior B hockey team lose two in a row; seeking to rebound in a mid-season learning curve By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS
Generals’ goalie Michael Gudmanson has faced a lot of rubber. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO
“The improvement is there, it’s just a matter of time until the Ws start showing up.” The quest for more wins continues this week for Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals, and team president and assistant coach Dean Henderson sounds confident the local squad is on the right track, and that last week’s back-to-back VIJHL losses — the Gens lost 7-2 to the Cougars in Victoria last Thursday, then came up short 3-2 to
the Saanich Braves in Parksville on Saturday — are all part of the learning curve. In the case of the Generals, call it the early season rebuilding curve. Down-Island against the big cats Nov. 11, the Generals forced the issue early and jumped out to a 2-0 lead. Kyle Yamasaki (Noah Russi, Travis Briggs) opened the scoring at 10:47, and Connor Allison (Colby Lim, Justin Pollschuk) upped it to 2-0 at 11:28. Victoria cut it to 2-1 with 45 seconds left in the opening
frame for a 2-1 Oceanside lead at the first intermission. The Cougars scored two unanswered goals in the second period then added four more unanswered goals in the third; one on the PP and one shorthanded. Victoria outshot Oceanside 35-23. Michael Gudmanson took the loss in net. At home Saturday with Henderson filling in for Johnston, who was away with prior commitments, the Generals trailed 1-0 after 20 minutes, then took a 2-1 lead into the second intermission off goals from Con-
nor Enright (Taylor Grabowski, Yamasaki), and Joel Issigonis (Travis Briggs, Luke Tully). Saanich snatched the two points with two unanswered goals in the third period to improve to 8-7-3 on the season while Oceanside slips to 7-12-1. Saanich outshot Oceanside 33-29; Dylan Quinn took the loss in net. Asked his take on the game and the direction the team’s headed and Henderson said “it was a good game (Saturday) first of all.” SEE
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“The boys worked hard, unfortunately we took too many penalties and it caught up with us. All in all though I felt the boys put in a great effort.” The Generals had 10 penalties called against them — they killed off all but one — and the Braves had five. As for the bigger picture, Henderson was quick to make the point “this group of young men is starting to come together now (after the recent shakeup that saw the release of their head coach and both goalies) ... the improvement is there, it’s just a matter of time until the Ws start showing up.” On the issue of special teams Johnston concedes “it’s an issue.” Oceanside has the sixth worst power play (12.50 per cent), and sit last on the penalty kill at 74.14 per cent (they have also scored a league best six shorthand markers). “It’s an area that we’ve been focusing on,” said Johnston, adding, “we’ve definitely seen some improvement, but we have a long ways to go. We didn’t spend much time on it at the beginning of the season, but it’s a critical area, and one that we will continue to improve on.” Two bright spots on the weekend said Johnston was the play of local players Noah Russi and Nick Bell.
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BSS plays in Islands Whalers defeat Dover Bay, advance to Island finals By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Ballenas Secondary School’s Sr. Boys volleyball team beat Dover Bay 25-18, 25-18 on home court for North Island bragging rights, but the blue and white are back at it in Oak Bay today and tomorrow for the AAA Island Championships looking to earn a berth in the B.C.s. BSS and Dover are the only two Triple-A teams remaining from Cowichan north, so it was a winnertake-all at BSS last Thursday. “The boys played well; kept their energy up and got the job
done,” their coach Steve Dorsay surmised. Slated for Oak Bay today (Friday) and Saturday, the Islands will see Ballenas playing Mt. Doug and Reynolds in pool play on Friday, with the cross-over games on Saturday. The top four teams off the rock advance to the B.C.s starting Dec. 1 in Kelowna. “We have some good hitters on our team and a quality setter,” said Dorsay. “We have what it takes, but we are only as good as we are playing,” said their skipper. “We can’t rely on history or what we look like on paper to win games.”
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Oceanside United has been filling the net of late and that trend continued in Nanaimo last Sunday as they shelled the Wheaties 4-nil in Mid Island Women’s Soccer League action. All four goals came in the first half, “and we also hit five cross bars and two posts,” OU coach Dan Mahony said after, adding the locals “came out on fire against the young Wheaties tea ... the girls picked up where they left off last week (when they scored six second-half goals in a 6-nil lambasting of the league’s then-leading Port Alberni). Against the Wheaties, Rebecca Collins opened the scoring five minutes in off a rebound; sister Natasha upped it to 2-nil shortly after on a chip shot over the keeper, Jackie Koelewyn made it 3-zip at about the 30 minute mark off a corner kick, and a streaking Taylor Mang buried a Barb Wildman-Spencer cross for the 4-0 halftime lead. “It was howitzer ... she’s got a powerful shot,” chuckled Mahony. “I was really pleased with how our players are striking the ball — we’ve been practising our shooting for a couple weeks and it’s starting to pay dividends.” Mahony also had props for newcomer Samantha Stagg who has been platooned on the right side “and who’s continued hard work and improving skills was evident in Sunday’s game.” The win lifts OU to 6-1-1 and tied with the Legends from Courtenay for top spot in the 11-team MIWSL. GAME ON Oceanside United travels to Courtenay Sunday to play the last place Shooters. OU returns home the following weekend against said Legends in what should be a battle for first.
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Canada’s national summer sport takes centre stage starting at noon up at Springwood Park on Sunday as young players from all over the Island take to the local pitches for a big U8/ U10 Field Lacrosse Jamboree. More than just a chance for the kids of field to compete, the jamboree is also meant to showcase the game and raise awareness of the sport locally. To that end, anyone (boys or girls) aged 10 and under that would like to try the game is welcome to register for the day, and play. “We’re hoping to create interest in the sport at the younger levels so that hopefully we’ll have teams in the younger age groups next year. This will be a great chance for younger aged athletes to come out and see what field lacrosse is like,” says John Saffi, adding similar jamborees held at other Island communities “have had over 100 kids show up.” Saffi, the first vice-president of Oceanside Minor Lacrosse Association has been with the association as a coach for seven years and on the executive for four. Shafi was instrumental in reviving the local field lacrosse season last year in the spirit of, and certainly with help from, the likes of fellowlongtime field lacrosse boosters such as Al Halverson, John Wall, Daryl Britz and Tim Clermont. Last year Oceanside fielded a U12 and a U14 team. This year they have a U12, a U14 and a U16 team. “We have a third more players than we did last year, and if we can keep going like that Oceanside can be a force in the field lacrosse world,” said Shafi, adding, “there’s nothing
Canada’s game. A maple leaf rests near one of the painted lines at a recent field lacrosse game. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO
I’d like better than to have all age groups represented in the Oceanside area.” Registration forms will be available and people will be on hand to answer questions.
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Brenda’s List THE NEWS’ Brenda Gough helps you plan your weekend
The music of jazz greats from the Arrowsmith Big Band Page B3
Arts & Life
More upcoming events in our weekly calendar. B14
A Capella Plus runs The Full Gamut. Page B7
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Richard Boyce’s film, Rainforest, The Limit of Splendour, will show next weekend in Errington.
Environmental film tapped for Errington By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER
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he official motto of British Columbia is, splendorsine occasu — splendour without limit. However, Richard Boyce says he has
seen the limit of that splendour, and it’s not a pretty sight. The Errington filmmaker displays his disturbing vision in his latest work, Rainforest, The Limit of Splendour. His message: if nothing changes in the forest practices used on Vancouver Island, there won’t be any
respectable stands of old growth left in as few as 15 years. The film, an Island Bound Media project in association with Eyesteel Films, starts off with a slow pan across the moss-draped canopy in B.C.’s deep old growth forest. Far below, Adam
Dick, otherwise known as Kwaxsistalla, from hereditary chief of the Kwakwaka’wakw Nation, speaks. “This is what our ancestors sang to the forest,” he says as the camera smoothly glides through the trees. SEE
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“They sang about respect, including respect for the forest floor. That is the reason it is considered supernatural, the forest floor.” Dick recounts how, long ago, his grandfather got angry with him when he broke a branch on a huckleberry bush. ‘“Don’t do that,’ he said,” Dick remembers. “‘They all have life, just like us. Just be gentle when you push them aside.’” Kwaxsistalla then shows how his people have cut trees in the forest for centuries, with one or two planks cut off the side of the living tree and allowing it to go on to slowly heal. That ancient respect for the forest
RICHARD BOYCE ... there’s a limit to B.C.’s splendour contrasts sharply in the film, and soon. As the camera pans through the treetops, the buzzing whine of a chainsaw slowly increases in volume. Boyce, a longtime rainforest activist, then details the very different attitude towards the forest by the companies that log it.
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Film strongly received; will be screened in Montreal
Filmmaker Richard Boyce spent a lot of time in the trees. The unflinching eye of Boyce’s camera shows the woody debris left to choke hillsides at Vancouver Island logging shows, where trees are seen as standing sources of fibre and not much else. He shows raw logs being loaded onto a barge for unprocessed shipment overseas. Boyce takes a float plane to the
ancient site of a Kwakwaka’wakw territory, in the Klashkish valley, deep in the wilderness of northern Vancouver Island. Here, he says, in this unspoiled wilderness, his people had once lived in harmony for thousands of years. Even here, as Boyce’s camera shows, is clear cut logging. This, Boyce says, is
the limit of B.C. splendour. It’s a message that clearly resonates. Rainforest was recently shown at the Vancouver International Film Festival, where Boyce said it received a strongly supportive reception. “People stayed around to talk after the film and the theatre manager came down later and said
it looked like we were going to have a revolution in there,” Boyce said. Rainforest, The Limit of Splendour was also chosen for the honour of being shown at the upcoming Montreal Film Festival. Local residents who would like to experience Boyce’s vision don’t have to fly to La Belle Provence. The film will be showing twice on Sunday, November 27 at the Errington War Memorial Hall, with a matinee at 3 p.m. and another at 7:30 p.m. The event will feature Chief Adam Dick and a potluck dinner, starting at 5 p.m. Admission is $10 at the door. news@pqbnews.com
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Santa Claus will be riding through Parksville Dec. 3.
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Santa parade route set By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Parksville city council approved the Santa Claus Parade route through downtown. The Dec. 3 parade will start at 5 p.m. on Morison Avenue near the clock tower and wind it’s way along a new route across downtown. It will head up McMillian Street a block to Harrison Ave., turn towards downtown and turn up the Alberni Highway then left on Hirst Avenue in front of the Rod and Gun, left down Craig Street and right on Middleton Avenue past THE NEWS’ office. The parade will then head up McCarter Street, away from the water, left on Jensen and left on Corfield to conclude at the Thrifty Centre. The report from staff said traffic and safety issues for the sixth annual parade had been addressed with the organizers and RCMP including a slight change in the route and they recommended approving it. Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson excused herself from the vote since she is on the organizing committee and the rest of council voted in favour.
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McIntosh Norton Williams is pleased to announce that Lily Nian, CGA has successfully completed the Certified General Accountants program of studies and has received her CGA designation. Lily started with the firm in 2008 and has since become a key member of our team.
Arrowsmith Big Band and Georgia Strait Band in Parksville Sunday By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER
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Jazz lovers in Oceanside have an opportunity to party this weekend with not one, but two of Vancouver Island’s great big bands. Tremendous sounds of modern jazz will emanate from Knox United Church Sunday afternoon as two big bands come together to perform at the Parksville church. Oceanside’s own Arrowsmith Big Band continues its “two for the price of one” presentations on November 20 with a live concert performance that features invited guests, the Georgia Strait Big Band from Courtenay. Between them, the bands showcase the musical talents of over 30 players made up of professional musicians, school and university music instructors, as well as some of the area’s best student players. Award winning trombonist Julian Telfer-Wan of
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The Arrowsmith Big Band. Kwalikum Secondary School’s (KSS) jazz program will be among the amazing talented musicians who make up the Arrowsmith group. It formed in 1975 under well-known swing trumpeter and music teacher Bill Cave. The Arrowsmith Big Band members are from Oceanside, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Courtenay and rehearse once a week at KSS. Arrowsmith Big Band drummer Michael Wright said the concert will be a feast for people who love jazz music. The two bands will be perform-
ing great swinging big band arrangements from Count Basie to the present day. He said they will perform a few classics from the 1940’s but the audience can expect to hear more modern big band arrangements. He said they will play the music of Canadian jazz greats Bob Florence, Rob McConnell and Gordon Goodwill. The Georgia Strait Big Band started four years ago, under the direction of Don Mackay. After two years of excellent leadership, Don was succeeded by current director Gregory Bush, Profes-
sor of Jazz at Vancouver Island University, who incidentally, drives every Monday night from his home in Nanaimo, to lead the band. His passion for jazz is shared by all the members of the band, which includes vocalists Jenn Forsland and Sue Medley. The concert at Knox United Church in Parksville is on Sunday Nov. 20 starting at 2.30 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance from Flix ‘n’ Pix Video in Parksville and What’s Cooking in Qualicum Beach.
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QUALICUM BEACH — Music on Sunday at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH) features an afternoon of Portuguese jazz with the Sara Marreiros Quartet, featuring Dan Weizenburger on guitar, Ron Hadley on piano and Sean Drabitt on bass Sunday, Nov. 20. A remarkable young woman who sings fado, Marrieros has been merging the music of her roots with jazz and more. Fado is to Portugal what flamenco is to Spain and what the blues are to the American South. Although Marrieros was born in Victoria, she grew up
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Soulful fado on tap at Music on Sunday
Sara Marrieros. spending time in her father’s village in Portugal. Her mother’s love of improvisational music led her to study jazz in high school where she discovered that singing, not flute or saxophone, was her
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passion. She could always hear the siren song of fado, but it wasn’t until her heart had its own cruel experiences with life that she felt ready to sing the music she had heard since she was a girl. Now her jazz has a little fado in it, and her fado has the grace note of jazz and her love for bossa nova. Music on Sunday Nov. 20 goes from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at The Old School House Arts Centre, 122 Fern Road West, in Qualicum Beach. Admission is $16. For more information phone 250-752-6133 or visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org.
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SANDBAR CAFE Peter Mason 5:30-8:30pm Sandbar Cafe Qualicum Bay
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R&B Music Contact Sherry Lynn The Shady Rest Pub
Activities
PRIME TIME EVENT
THE FULL GAMUT CONCERT
11am, Guest speaker Arbutus Grove Church 170 Hirst St. PV
A Cappella Plus 7:30pm, Ballenas Secondary, PV
Fri. 2pm-7pm Sat.19:10am-3pm Artisan Crafts & Gifts, Concession 825 Village Way, QB
FREE FENG SHUI FRIDAY
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FANNY BAY CRAFT FAIRE
SANTA PET PHOTOS Noon-4pm, $5 min. donation Proceeds to BCSPCA Bosley’s Pet FoodsThrifty Plaza
DAVID GOGO CONCERT 8pm, Errington Hall Tickets: Errington Store, Cranky Dog, Heaven on Earth
LIGHTHOUSE COUNTRY MOONLIGHT FESTIVAL Magnolia Court, 5-7pm Santa arrives at 6pm Salish Sea market, Pajama Dance Maloomba Boogie Band 9pm-1am. Tickets at door
GERRY BARNUM 7:30pm, Knox United Church Tickets: Cranky Dog, Mullberry Bush, The Shoe Inn & Heaven on Earth
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ARROWSMITH BIG BAND AND THE GEORGIA STRAIT BIG BAND
SYMPHONY COMMUNITY DAY #1 FREE EVENT
Parksville • 250-954-3211
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
9am-1pm, 150 Village Way, QB Sat:10am-4pm, Sun:10am-3pm Fanny Bay Community Hall
STANFORD PLACE CRAFT FAIR
Brechin United Church, Nanaimo 2:30pm, Tickets: The Quilted Duck, Mulberry Bush Bookstores 250-754-1094 Activities
FREE FAMILY SKATE
11am-3pm, 250 Craig St, Parksville
MILNER MAPLE TAPPING 10am-3pm, $20 Milner Gardens & Woodland 2179 W. Island Highway, Qualicum
STANFORD PLACE CRAFT FAIR
12:15-1:45pm, Sponsored by Parksville Lions and Save On Foods. Oceanside Place, 830 W Island Hwy,
JURASSIC IMAGES ON SOLNHOFEN’SLIMESTONE 1pm, QB Community Hall Presentation by Graham Beard
11am-3pm, 250 Craig St, Parksville
SILVER SPURS RIDING CLUB TOY RUN
Sun. Entertainment
11am-1pm, Starts at Jensen and McCarter Roads Ends at SOS Public can donate a toy
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MUSIC ON SUNDAYS Sara Marreiros Quartet 2:30-4:30pm, 250-752-6133 The Old School House 122 Fern Rd. W., QB
Mon. Entertainment
Mon. Activities
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RUSSIAN NUTCRACKER 7:30pm, Port Theatre, Nanaimo
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THE FULL GAMUT
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Reg. Admission, 250-248-3252. 6:45pm-8:15pm, Oceanside Place
4-5:30pm All welcome, Errington Hall
ST. STEPHEN’S BAZAAR
1pm-4pm, Fine Point Antiques & Collectibles.1209 Island Hwy., PV
The Old School House Arts Centre www.theoldschoolhouse.org
TEEN GLOW IN THE DARK SKATE
DANCE OF UNIVERSAL PEACE
7:30pm, Port Theatre, Nanaimo 250-754-8550
BOOK SIGNING AND POETRY READINGS
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF QUALICUM BEACH
Your local community Centre, Don’t forget to bring your ID
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2:30pm, Knox United Church Tickets: Flix ‘n’ Pix in PV/What’s Cooking in QB
11am-1:30pm, Info. 250-754-0177 or visit vancouverislandsymphony.com Port Theatre, Nanaimo
2-7pm, Feng Shui talk at 3:00, 4:30 or 6:00 p.m. Seating limited pre-registration recommended Red Door Gift Store, 702A Memorial Ave., Qualicum 250.752.7978
VOTING DAY
Sun. Entertainment
St. Anne’s/ St. Edmund’s Church 9am - Noon, 407 Wembley Rd.
LAST NIGHT AT THE PROMS VIS
15TH SILVER SLEIGH CRAFT FAIR
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CLASSICAL COFFEE CONCERT SERIES 10:30am, Port Theatre, Nanaimo
OPEN MIC 7pm-10pm, Crown and Anchor Pub Activities
PAINTING FOR ADULTS! 6:30-8pm, $40. 4Cats Arts Studio #1-7221 Lantzville Rd, Lantzville
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Entertainment
TIMBERLINE DANCE 7:30-10:30pm PV Legion 146 West Hirst St., PV Activities
LUPUS SUPPORT GROUP Luncheon, noon Final Approach Restaurant, Qualicum Beach Airport RSVP Eileen 250-248-2905
Featured Events for the Week GROTTO SPA-TACULAR! A VIP Open House Event! Thurs., November 24th - Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort, 155 Resort Drive, Parksville • 5:00pm to 9:00pm • Mini-treatments provided by our knowledgeable spa staff • Products applied by the representatives/staff from our product lines • Night of booking rates with special discounts ($99.00, please quote promo code: OPENHOUSE) • A large door prize donated by our suppliers plus other fantastic gift baskets • Fun take-a-ways for you to try at home • Signature drinks and great food • And a memorable evening Reserve your space early as only so many spots are available. GrottoRSVP@tigh-na-mara.com with your contact details.
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HART & SOUL BAND 7pm-11:30pm, FREE Event Deez Bar & Grill 3353 Island Highway, Qualicum
Meets 7pm St. Columbia Church hall 250-752-1548
Activities
HAPPY WANDERERS TRAVEL CLUB
TIGH-NA-MARA OPEN HOUSE
Meets 2pm St. Columba Church hall Wembley Road, PV
5pm-9pm Grotto Spa-tacular! A VIP Open House Event! Free Grotto Spa, 1155 Resort Drive, PV
OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL (OCAC)
KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT FAIR
133 McMillan St., Parksville www.oceansideartscouncil.com
Starts Thursday Noon-9pm Runs through till Sunday PV Conference Centre
ACES YOUTH DROP-IN Games & Sports Night 6:30-8:30pm (Ages 11-18) Arrowsmith Hall, Ford Road, Coombs BC
Thu.
Thu.
Entertainment
FRIENDS OF FRENCH CREEK CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Entertainment
Wed.
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Independently Owned & Operated
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THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES $2.50 and snack included Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W., QB
1:30pm, Wellness Room The Gardens, QB 250-468-7555
LES BELLES SOEURS PLAY 7:30-10pm, landmark play in the history of Canadian drama. Capitol Theatre 4904 Argyle Street, Port Alberni 250.723.1195
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The Victoria Symphony will once again be doing a Christmas Pops show in Qualicum Beach on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. The concert, A Sentimental Christmas, will feature conductor Brian Jackson with some all-time holiday favourites including White Christmas and The Christmas Song to get you in the mood for the best time of the year. As a holiday gift, local singing sensation Emily Braden will perform with the orchestra. Maestro Jackson is the principal, pops conductor for the Victoria Symphony, the Kitchener Waterloo Symphony and Orchestra London Canada. Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s innovative Pops programming has made him Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite Pops Conductor. He not only arranges and orchestrates many of the scores, but in many cases plays and conducts from the keyboard. A noted pianist, he has played Mozart concerti and the Gershwin Rhapsodies across the country. Tickets for the concert are on sale at the Mulberry Bush
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The A Cappella Plus chamber choir, under the direction of Rosemary Lindsay, presents a fall program of great contrasts with pieces that convey joy, sadness, beauty and fun on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ballenas Secondary School in Parksville. The concert titled The Full Gamut, promises to both tug on your heartstrings and tickle your funny bone. Val Duthie said it is a mixed program that covers a whole range of music from Classical to modern. She said the concert opens with serious pieces and ends on a lighter note. The concert starts with the joyful piece, Exultate by Scarlatti. This is followed by the Vier Quartette by Brahms, accompanied on piano by Jamie Syer. This piece is more of a duet between voice and piano, as both instruments have equal importance. Next is the powerful Dulce et Decorum, an excerpt from the Requiem by contemporary B.C. composer Larry Nickel, with haunting words by the First World War poet Wilfred Owen. Special guests include Jamie Syer on piano and his wife Laurie on violin who open the second half with some well known violin and piano duets, and then the choir joins both of them in Vocalise by FaurĂŠ. Dr. Jamie Syer is a Canadian piano soloist, chamber music performer, conductor, clinician and teacher. He is
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After the concert the audience is invited to join the choir for refreshments. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. show on Nov. 19 are $15 for adults and $10 for students. There is also a Sunday afternoon show on Nov. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Brechin United Church in Nanaimo. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance at the Mulberry Bush Bookstores in Qualicum Beach and Parksville, and Fascinating Rhythm and The Quilted Duck in Nanaimo. For more information call 250-754-1094 or go to www. acappellaplus.ca.
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Some unique Christmas gifts will be on sale next weekend and all purchases will help support those who have been effected by the HIV/ AIDS epidemic in Africa. The Oceanside Grandmothers 2 Grandmothers are hosting their annual Christmas extravaganza November 25 and 26. The event is their most successful fundraiser of the year with proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation (SLF). The SLF supports community-level organizations that are turning the tide of HIV/AIDS in Africa by providing care and support to women, orphans, grandmothers and people living with the deadly disease. The AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa continues to devastate communities and since the beginning of the epidemic 14.8 million children have lost one or both parents to HIV/AIDS. Cathryn Bolton said since 2006 their local group of about 100 volunteers has already donated $164,000 to the foundation. “Our group has been very successful due to the generosity of our warm-hearted community. People look forward to this event every year and some items do sell out,” she admitted. She stated they will have their usual array of unique arts and crafts including their precious African angels and popular granny bags. The one-of-a-kind, hand-made cloth bags became an instant hit when they were introduced four years
at 240 Dogwood St., Parksville. It runs Fri., Nov. 25 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday Nov. 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A choir known as “Harmony in the Key of West Coast,” will be on hand throughout the event performing Christmas favourites.
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Cathryn Bolton shows some of the of one-of-a-kind, hand-made cloth bags that will be on sale with proceeds going to the Stephen Lewis Foundation in support of African grandmothers raising their orphaned grandchildren.
The rum-soaked Christmas Cake is prepared, aged and sampled here by Ann Tardiff and it sells out completely every year. ago and a group of 10 “bag-ladies” have been sewing up a storm creating the custom made bags for this year’s fundraiser.
“They have been our biggest seller. They are made with fabric that depicts Africa and have lovely embellishments.
When I travel with mine people stop me and ask me where did you get that bag?” She said their African angels are also cherished. Each one is hand-made and named after an African child who has died of AIDS. In case you don’t have your “fascinator” yet for the next Royal wedding, they too will be available. Bolton said there are about 100 crafty members in the group who have been busy preparing for the sale. There will be Christmas wreaths and decorations as well as delicious home-baking including Christmas cake, fudge and shortbread for sale. The event which includes refreshments and live entertainment has moved to the Quality Resort Bayside this year
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Beach Flicks returns tonight Local film enthusiasts keep the silver screen lit QUALICUM BEACH — If you are looking for a good laugh check out the next Beach Flicks film on Friday, November 18. The comedy called West is West is an uplifting film about a fascinating family in transitional times that will surely strike a chord with anyone who has been uprooted, traveled, or experienced cultures outside of their own. In the heartwarming and hilarious follow-up to East is East, original screen writer Ayub Khan-Din flips the script, taking the boisterous Khan family from bleak Salford back to the hot dust of rural Pakistan.
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years ago. Woven into these narratives is Sajid’s older brother Maneer (Emil Marwa), who’s been living in Pakistan for over a year and is desperate to find a wife. As Sajid confronts the challenges and splendours of a completely foreign way of life, he keeps his eyes peeled on Maneer’s behalf and spots a young woman who, against all odds, may be the answer to his brother’s prayers. The film is being shown at the Eaglecrest Golf Course. Doors open at 5:30 and the film begins at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18. Tickets are $6. For more information visit www. beachflicks.ca.
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Wilde and Sparrow owners still love crafting for crafting’s sake Jennings who has a background in interior design said she has always been creative and added her feathered hair accessories are hugely popular right now. She said for a unique look this holiday season you can have a feather hair
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Jennings. She said her love of hair accessories stems from the days she used to make bridal veils and hair accessories when she lived in Victoria. She added she was quite surprised to learn that her great grandmother had been a millinery artist. “She made hats and fascinators for the who’s who in the states. I guess it is in
Kris Kringle Market dates and times: • Thursday, Nov. 24 12-9 p.m. • Friday, Nov. 25 10-9 p.m. • Saturday, Nov. 26 10-9 p.m. • Sunday, Nov. 27 10-9 p.m.
my blood,” Jennings admitted, and added, “Shirra’s mom used to
be a fashion designer.” It is only recently that Wall and Jennings decided to combine their artistic endeavors by opening up Wilde and Sparrow in the iconic old Parksville Jewelers building earlier this spring. Even though they now have a store of their own they will have a booth at this years Kringle market with lots of handmade
loveliness. The pair both hail from craft show backgrounds and that is how they initially met. They have been busy working away at the Craft Shack as Wall likes to call it. The studio in Coombs is where the two get crafty and also do workshops. In fact from now until December 15, they are offering craft workshops from 6:30 to 9
p.m. every Thursday night. For $50 you are supplied with all materials to make festive crafts including wreaths and vintage fabric stockings. Wall and Jennings invite the public to check out their booth at the Kris Kringle Market November 24 to 27 or stop by their store at 144 West Island Highway in Parksville.
Last Night of the Proms at Port Theatre Nov. 20 By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER There’ll be flag waving, balloons and streamers and one heck of a party at Nanaimo’s Port Theatre Saturday, Nov. 19 as the Vancouver Island Symphony (VIS) celebrates the Last Night of the Proms, one of the most famous classical music events in the world. The Proms has become one of the world’s largest and most democratic music festivals.
Every year the BBC Symphony Orchestra, international guest orchestras, conductors and artists perform up to 100 concerts leading into the Last Night of the Proms. This phenomenal experience is now coming to Nanaimo as the VIS presents a program of favourite pops and light classical music under the baton of guest conductor Richard Rosenberg. Margot Holmes, executive director of the VIS said
this is the first time they are doing a tribute to this legendary annual event and it should be an exciting night. “We have never done it before. People have been asking for it so we decided to re-create the the musical event that is so popular in London,” she said. While the choir and orchestra are formally dressed in black tie or evening gowns, the audience, known as prommers are encouraged to wear over the top outfits.
All are welcomed to the come as you are night. Guests can walk the red carpet and get their photo taken in a fancy dress or T-shirt and jeans. The party at the Port Theatre Saturday, Nov. 19 starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Last Night of the Proms are available at 250-754-8550. For information visit: www.vancouverislandsymphony.com. reporter@pqbnews.com
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the SOS parking lot. Denholm said the horses are both 16 years old and weigh about 2,000 pounds each. Sadie, who has been working with Denholm for 10 years, is a Percheron and Merryn is a Suffolk Punch. She said the streets of Parksville wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be left messy after the toy run because they have a crew of pooper scoopers on hand. PQ NEWS FILE PHOTO
Its not too often you see horses walking down the streets of Parksville in the middle of winter but once a year members of the Silver Spurs Riding Club bring their steeds to town for their annual toy run. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event is being held on Sunday, Nov. 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. rain or shine. The ride starts at Jensen and McCarter Streets in Parksville with a stop at Stanford Place and then winds its way through the city ending up at the Society of Organized Services (SOS) building. The public is invited to come out and donate a toy for the SOS Christmas program. Forty horses and riders participated in
Renate Sutherland, executive director of the SOS and members of the Silver Spurs Riding Club at last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s toy ride. the event last year. Mary Denholm of Stepping Out Carriages in Parksville said she will once again be bringing her draft
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PARKSVILLE — The District 69 Recreation Commission on Nov. 17 recognized local athletes and artists who have won gold medals at provincial championships this year. Thirty-one athletes were invited to attend an awards presentation and reception on Thursday, Nov. 17 at Oceanside Place. “This (was) an opportunity for us to recognize the outstanding achievements of our local athletes and artists,” said District 69 Recreation Commission Chairperson Frank Van Eynde. “These individuals exemplify how sports and the arts keep people active and engaged in our community.” A wide variety of athletes who attended the National Track and Field Championships, B.C. Seniors Games and other provincial championships received certificates at the presentation. The RDN Performance Recognition Program is open to individuals and teams who have placed first in a provincial, inter-provincial or national athletic or artistic competitions. To qualify, nominees must be amateur participants who live in the City of Parksville, the Town of Qualicum Beach or Electoral Area E, F, G or H. For more information on the RDN Performance Recognition Program, please contact the RDN Recreation and Parks department at 250248-3252 or view the information online at www. rdn.bc.ca” www.rdn.bc.ca. — Submitted
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An annual tradition celebrating the start of the festive season in Lighthouse Country takes place Saturday, Nov. 19. The Moonlight Festival is a family event running from 5 to 7 p.m. at Magnolia Court. There are plenty of children’s activities including the second annual Santa Claus parade, strolling carolers and fireworks. Santa arrives at 6 p.m. at the Salish Sea market and fireworks will light up the sky at 7 p.m. Passports for children can be taken to local merchants where they can be stamped on Nov. 19 to enter for a
VANCOUVER — Every year, the world’s men participate in this thing called, Movember. What started out as a funny gimmick has turned into an important worldwide cause — the moustache you grow can receive donations on ca.Movember.com (in Canada), and all proceeds go towards prosFACE FUZZ tate cancer research. Taking part As my buddy Matt in Movember as Horvatin said last year, a team or indiin a video with all his vidual? hipster friends, “If you Wanna show can afford to party, you off your ‘stache? can afford to donate.” Call THE NEWS Well said, Matt. at 250-248-2545, ext. This year, like last 215 and we’ll take year, I will dedicate the your picture. month of November to Richard from Friends, spending every day perfecting and purifying the whiskers on my upper lip to look like Tom Selleck, and I hope to perhaps get a little time for Robert Redford or Mike Ditka, as well. So, if you want to help out, feel free to donate. Remember, nothing goes to me, and it’s all for a great cause!
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We Have Solid WoodBedroom & Dining Room Furniture
Victoria
Nanaimo
3501 Saanich Rd. (at Blanshard) ............... Call 250-382-5269 or Toll Free 1-877-452-5269
3200 N. Island Hwy (Country Club Mall) ..... Call 250-756-4114 or Toll Free 1-866-756-4114
MON - THURS (9:30 - 5:30) FRI (9:30 - 7) SAT (9:30 - 5:30) SUNDAY (Nanaimo 11 - 5) (Victoria 12 - 5) *See Store For Details. Financing On approved credit. Equivalent of taxes due at time of purchase. Event Ends Nov 28th, 2011.
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