Parksville Qualicum Beach News Friday, October 14, 2011

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oday is the deadline for all those people interested in running for municipal council, Regional District of Nanaimo seats or a spot around the table the School District 69 (Qualicum) board of trustees, to get their paperwork filed. THE NEWS continues its short introductions of the candidates in Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Coombs, Errington, French Creek, Qualicum Beach, Qualicum Bay, Bowser and Deep Bay in this edition and in papers to come. Watch for updates throughout the campaign. The B.C. civic elections take place on Saturday, November 19. Leading up to that date in Oceanside are candidates forums on Oct. 20, Nov. 2 and Nov. 3, of which THE NEWS is media sponsor. Watch us for coverage of those events and of the major issues facing the candidates. We will also provide details on how, where and when to vote — and we encourage as many eligible voters to do just that. The municipal campaigns in each community promise to be interesting. THE NEWS will help you stay on top of the debates, right up until ballot day.

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In today’s edition, our comprehensive coverage of the declared candidates continues, starting on page A5.

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Hydro’s smart meters spark a local protest The fight against BC Hydro smart meters took to the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market Saturday as protesters waved placards, collected petitions and talked to passers by about the issue. Spokesperson Leanne Salter said the protest will be at the corner of Veterans Way

and Memorial Avenue every weekend. “It’s really a resistance movement, I think, to let Hydro know they can’t tell us what they will be doing on our own property,” she said. “People feel this is an imposition on the charter, on their rights and freedoms.”

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BC Hydro’s smart meter issue has sparks weekend protests; conspiracy theories By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The fight against BC Hydro smart meters took to the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market Saturday as protesters waved placards, collected petitions and talked to passers by about the issue. Spokesperson Leanne Salter said the protest will be at the corner of Veterans Way and Memorial Avenue every weekend. “It’s really a resistance movement, I think, to let Hydro know they can’t tell us what they will be doing on our own property,” she said. “People feel this is an imposition on the charter, on their rights and freedoms. They’re going into our homes now and we can’t allow that.” Salter said a photograph of an electricity meter in THE NEWS was in fact a smart meter, complete with what she called a Digby chip, which is not found on normal digital meters. “You can see the chip,” she said. “That’s a smart meter.” Salter said she doesn’t believe BC Hydro is the force pushing for the installation of the smart meters.

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Protesters came out to give their views about the installation of BC Hydro smart meters at the Qualicum Beach Farmers’ Market Saturday. NEIL HORNER PHOTO “I believe it is coming from some other place,” she said. “They are doing what they have to do to keep their jobs, but I don’t think they are the ones to blame in this.” Salter was reluctant to

that’s behind it. To me, it’s population control and that’s the end of it. I will also be the end of us if they get their way, but they won’t.” The protesters vow to be at the site both Saturdays

say who she does think is to blame, but her colleague, John St. John, did not. “It’s a lot bigger than smart meters,” he said. “There’s chem trails, things in our food. I believe it’s a shadow government

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VICTORIA — He was a man who, in his retirement, gave more of himself and his accumulated wealth than most people expected. But Alex Campbell Sr.’s body gave out on him too soon. The Thrifty Foods co-founder, community booster and philanthropist died early Tuesday

morning at age 70, after a lengthy illness. His wife, Jo, remembered her husband as an amazing man who loved life. “He constantly gave of himself to improve the lives of others,” she stated in a release. “He believed strongly in the importance of paying it forward — giving back in gratitude of what you have received. His dedication to outstanding community service

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Remembering Thrifty Foods’ Alex Campbell By KEVIN LAIRD and ERIN MCCRACKEN BLACK PRESS

Thrifty Foods co-founder Alex Campbell Sr. died on Tuesday.

stands as an example to us all, and he will be dearly missed.” The Victoria-born Campbell worked to help various charities on the Island after retiring from the grocery business, both in a leadership role and as a face for fundraising efforts. Campbell contributed more than $2 million in personal and corporate donations to the Victoria Hospitals Foundation, but gave much more in terms of his time.

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“I used to kid him about his trophy room in his (North Saanich) home — that it’s just mind-boggling,” said a very emotional Ernie Skinner, who, together with Campbell, founded Thrifty Foods in 1977. “I would kid him that he was going to have to expand it if he kept going at that rate.” Only a few close friends and family members were privy to Campbell’s private side. “He could take a joke even if it was directed at him, which I made sure, in a lot of cases, it was,” Skinner said chuckling. “That was my duty as his partner.” Campbell’s business practices were second to none. “I think his business can be defined by his approach to people — the good, the warm-hearted, engaged in community,” said Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin. With Campbell as

CEO, Thrifty Foods, which grew to 20 stores on the Island, Salt Spring Island and the Mainland, was named one of Canada’s top 50 bestmanaged companies four years running. Among his many accolades, Campbell was presented an honourary doctorate of laws by UVic in 2009. And given his generosity, leadership, unique customer service approach and humble personality, it was an easy decision for the business faculty to recognize him as its 2010 Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year, said Ali Dastmalchian, dean of the University of Victoria’s Peter B. Gustavson School of Business. “He really represented what this business school, in many ways, stands for,” Dastmalchian said. “His thinking around service has always been ahead of his time.”

Campbell was softspoken and humble, but he was a very competitive businessman, said Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard. “He had the huggable bear image in the general community,” said Leonard, recalling times when he would receive a call from Campbell whenever he spotted fish being sold from a truck parked on the roadside. Campbell would remind Leonard that the business didn’t have a licence and wasn’t paying taxes. “He did everything by the book,” Leonard said fondly. “He was one of a kind.” Details of a service are due to be announced in a few days. — Black Press This story was

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In the next few editions, THE NEWS briefly introduces the local candidates in the 2011 B.C. civic election. From now until Nov. 19, THE NEWS will cover the issues and debates in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, School Distirct 69 (Qualicum) and the four local areas in the Regional District of Nanaimo.

The Parksville race

The Qualiucum Beach race

Scott Tanner eyes council comeback Morrison calls for balance If there’s one thing Scott Tanner believes he offers voters in the current municipal election campaign in Qualicum Beach, it’s experience. He offers more than that of course, but, with a high number of council incumbents opting to pursue other projects this time around, the former councillor feels that experience could prove important. “I served for six years on council, was the past chair of the advisory planning commission and I am currently a director of the Qualicum Beach Residents Association.” Perhaps as important, or even more important, he said, has been his continuing presence at just about every council meeting, public hearing or debate. “I am very familiar with pretty much all the issues council has faced, especially within the last year. I think that’s critical. There is a learning curve and when you are first elected you spend a lot of your time familiarizing yourself with the various issues and it does take a while to get a handle on them.”

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Scott Tanner says he offers the voice of experience for the new council. Tanner said his attendance at municipal functions shows not only his extensive knowledge about community issues and concerns, but also shows his dedication to serving the community. Tanner, who describes himself as a free-enterpriser, said he wants to make sure taxpayers get good value for their money. “That’s first and foremost,” he said. “Council will always be challenged to

The town has the power about the town’s demographic mix and support for the local business community. If experience on a mu“I believe we need to nicipal council is imporhave a complete comtant to Qualicum Beach munity,” he said. “We are voters, then Ed Woloshyn lacking in respect to young has quite a bit to offer. people in terms of busiThe former Saskatchnesses. I’m not referring ewan resident served in to box stores, but rather, municipal government for businesses like we have 14 years, three terms as a ED WOLOSHYN now, but we need to supcouncillor and two terms ... wants a seat at port them and put some of mayor of the town of the Qualicum Beach incentives in to keep them Kindersley, Saskatchewan. town council table operating in Qualicum The former government Beach.” employee and business Although he didn’t cite specifics, owner also built a mini-mall and ran a he said a municipality has the power convenience store for 14 years. to offer incentives such as tax breaks, He said he got involved in the race which allow businesses to thrive and for a council seat in Qualicum Beach grow. because of the need to be proactive SEE WATER ON A6

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seek ways to improve town operations and reduce costs, but one has to remember the town is in the business of providing public services and there’s a balance there, between what degree of public service is expected for the tax dollars paid.” Another issue Tanner wants to push is the need to keep the local high school, Kwalikum Secondary, open and thriving. “I took an active role with the Oceanside Committee for Quality Education,” he said. “The KSS issue was a real wakeup call for Qualicum Beach and people now realize how critical it is as a community asset. If that high school was to go and the students transferred to Parksville, that would be a disaster for Qualicum Beach.” Tanner said concerns raised about development in Qualicum Beach are valid, but he stressed that forces beyond those wielded by municipal officials have a large role to play in what gets built and what sits idle. Tanner said he completely supports the town’s vision statement about promoting the simple pleasures of life. “That describes Qualicum Beach,” he said. news@pqbnews.com

NAMING NAMES IN QB As of Thurs., Oct. 13, these are the candidates declared in the Town of Qualicum Beach. Fri., Oct. 14 is the actual deadline for candidates to file their papers. See THE NEWS Tuesday should any additional names be added to this list (or if any have dropped off). For Mayor: Mike Wansink Teunis Westbroek (incumbent) For Council: Suzanne Adkins Mary Brouilette (incumbent) Tom Davies Bill Luchtmeijer Rich Mennie Scott Tanner Dave Willie Ed Woloshyn

By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Peter Morrison, who has been in the area for two-thirds of his life, said he believes Parksville is “destined for great things,” and he is going to run for city council “to help get us there.” The 36-year-old co-owner of Wallpepper Designs graduated from Kwalikum Secondary, married his high school sweetheart and settled in to raise his family, he said and he wants to find ways to encourage other young families to stay. “Younger people PETER MORRISON sometimes feel their ... running for a voice doesn’t matter,” council seat in he said, “but every Parksville vote counts, we have to get them out to vote.” “I’ve watched Parksville evolve, seen business come and go, and others grow to be some of the best in Canada,” he said, explaining he had many conversations with other chamber of commerce members about running. “They encouraged me to run. People said I have the right attitude or composure for council,” he said, but quickly clarified he isn’t running on behalf of the chamber. “We need to find a balance,” he said, “that allows our seniors the ability to continue to enjoy their golden years without fear of skyrocketing civic expenses. A balance that will entice green industry to the area, build our workforce and create opportunities for young professionals, affording them the opportunity to stay in Parksville and have a viable income to support their families.”

Greir to try for a second term By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Parksville councillor Al Greir waited almost to the dead-

line to decide to run for a second term on council. “I was waiting to see who else was going to run,” he said. SEE

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He didn’t want to name names in the middle of a campaign, but said it’s nice to see some younger people and people with business experience running. Greir has lived in Parksville about eight years, but he’s been on Vancouver Island and doing business in the area off and on for 40 years. He admits some of his first three years on council were frustrating, especially around finances. “Governments have been overspending and over-extending themselves, 42 of 52 states are bankrupt or insolvent,� he said, stressing that “those problems will come to Canada if we’re not careful.� He said commercial property only provides 24 per cent of the city’s tax income and he’d like to see that go up to at least 35 per cent through expanding the commercial base while keeping taxes down. He said that while it was a “very difficult decision to run again,� many people asked him to run again and he did have enough gratifying moments to want to keep going. He said he’s proud of getting the fire hall addition built for $3

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Incumbent city councillor Al Greir is ready to run again for next month’s election. PQ NEWS FILE PHOTO million, without borrowing $5.7 million, spearheading the region’s first Habitat for Humanity house and his work with the GJJS Foundation developing the city’s youth ambassador program “under the watchful eye of Joe Friede.� “It has literally changed lives and saved the city thousands in vandalism, getting some troubled youth off the street,� he said.

As of Thurs., Oct. 13, these are the candidates declared in the City of Parksville. Fri., Oct. 14 is the actual deadline for candidates to file their papers. See THE NEWS on Tuesday for additional names to this list (or if any have dropped off). For Mayor: Chris Burger (incumbent) Antonio Farihna Paul Reitsma

For Council: Bill Neufeld Sue Powell (incumbent) Teresa Patterson (inc) Carrie Powell-Davidson (inc) Alicia Vanin Marc Lefebvre (inc) Peter Simkin Al Greir (inc) Peter Morrison Jim Banks Jesse Schroeder Patricia Sibley Caroline Waters

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Water, taxes top Woloshyn’s list “There are ways and means to help the business community,� he said. “The more businesses we have, the more taxes they will pay and the less that will fall on the residential side.� He said municipal officials should have been proactive before

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they were faced with the prospect of a possibly closing high school. “They should have seen the decrease in the student population and grown our town,� he said. “We have to grow our town, regardless of what many people feel.�

Water is also an issue high on the Woloshyn agenda, an area with which he said he has a great deal of experience. Other issues Woloshyn wants to address include taxes that continue to creep upwards and the need to hold the line on council remuneration.

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School Distirct 69 (Qualicum)

KSS sparks a block of candidates requires the active engagement of the entire community. She said that while the threat of a KSS closure was a catalyst, getting many people involved in the politics of education, it is important to keep all the schools in perspective as crucial hubs at the centre of their communities.

Julie Austin announced her candidacy for the position of school trustee for Errington/Area F in the Nov. 19 school district election. She is running as part of the Oceanside Communities for Quality Education (OCQE) “team” of candidates but like each of them is running on her own platform. Austin said her five children’s educational experiences led to her getting more involved in the education system. “My kids’ educational journeys have included distance learning, homeschooling, un-schooling and schools. They have taken me along for an exciting ride into the world of contemporary education.” While she got more involved through the OCQE over the last year she said she was eventually inspired to run by “watching the present school board in action.” “There’s an opportunity for some great things to happen but we need people with a fresh vision to push forward.” She said the current board and staff approach things from the negative, glass half empty perspective and

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Julie Austin is running as part of a team of candidates. they need some glass half full people to work on positive initiatives like the organic food movement, alternative energy and environmental studies going on at Kwalikum Secondary School. “I believe our schools must be grounded in the communities in which they reside. Ideally they nurture our children on an individual path of discovery, knowledge acquisition, understanding and wisdom.” She said the educational system is in the process of profound change that

NAMING NAMES IN SD69 As of Thurs., Oct. 13, these are the candidates declared in School District 69 (Qualicum). Fri., Oct. 14 is the actual deadline for candidates to file their papers. See THE NEWS on Tuesday after any additional names are added to this list (or if any have dropped off). For Trustee: Eve Flynn (incumbent) Bruce Cownden (inc) Bill Preston (inc) Lynette Kershaw Martin Stewart Julie Austin Ross Milligan

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Bob Rogers has lived in Nanoose Bay for the past 17 years and he’s seen his share of changes in the area. Now, the retired forest engineer and woodlands manager wants to represent the area at the Regional District of Nanaimo. Rogers said there aren’t a whole lot of what he called pressure point issues simmering in Nanoose Bay that sparked his leap into the municipal election contest for Area E, but he said he has some municipal experience under his belt and he sees a need for a fresh perspective on the area. “I have a new voice

BOB ROGERS ... one-issue candidates no good for process for Nanoose Bay,” he said. “I’ve lived on Vancouver Island for 32 years and have lived in several parts of the Island, so I’ve got a good perspective on Island issues. I was also elected as a school trustee in the Cowichan Valley.” One issue he sees emerging is the need to have a balanced ap-

proach when conflicts arise. “The most important thing is a balanced approach within the RDN and all the issues that Nanoose Bay has, whether we are balanced on a fiscal responsibility basis or balanced in our resources and facilities,” Rogers said. “We have a broad range of ages in Nanoose Bay, as well as interests, with a lot of seniors. We need to have a balance between our rural and residential community.” Rogers said water supply is one issue he sees as likely to grow more and more important over the next few years, stressing the need for any new developments to be able to show they have a

sufficient supply prior to going ahead. Rogers stressed he’s not a one-issue candidate — something he said he’s very much against. “It’s wrong for people to run as a candidate on a single issue,” he said. “I’ve never done that and I don’t think others should, either. When you look at the regional district, there are all kinds of issues that will come up over the course of a threeyear term — parks and recreation, water, sewage, transit — and most of them won’t have anything to do with the one issue on which you ran.” Rogers is married to wife Susan and has two children and two grandchildren.

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on the position it was for two reasons; the decline in the fish habitat Regional District in French Creek of Nanaimo Chairand the pollution man Joe Stanhope control centre in is giving it one more French Creek and kick at the can and while those issues will be seeking rehave been resolved election in electoral he stated there are Area G. others that he would Stanhope admitJOE STANHOPE like to take on. ted with five terms ... continues to look “I want to conunder his belt, three after the interests of tinue to look after as board chairman, Area G the interests here he has been at it for and continue to a while and this will make things better if I can,” he likely be his last term serving stated. French Creek, Dashwood and He said his goal is to proEnglishman River. tect the quality of life for area “It’s amazing how quickly residents and that has been his time goes when you are busy. mantra all along. The doctor says I’m good to go for another three years.” SEE PARK ON A9 Stanhope said when he took

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Fell to fight ‘regional dictatorship’ By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Julian Fell has thrown his hat into the race heating up for Regional District of Nanaimo Area F. The race for the seat being vacated by Lou Biggemann in Errington/Whiskey Creek now includes at least four declared candidates. Fell has lived in Errington with his family since 1989 and has been involved in public policy and advisory groups in the region for almost 20 years.

JULIAN FELL ... Area F candidate He said he’s personally seen “unelected bureaucrats act to frustrate, suppress and conceal legal democratic entitlements,” and he ads those elected people are often manipulated. He points to the

“recent dictatorial imposition of building inspection,” as “the latest in a line of such incidents.” He is also against the installation of smart meters as an invasion of privacy. He said the regional district, which he called the “regional dictatorship,” has become “a perfect imitation of an Eastern European style, top down, ideologically driven, authoritarian, monolithic, secretive, ‘one size fits all’ bureaucracy where real public input is shunned and the public is intimidated.”

He said he has been involved in many community groups including the Errington Residents Association, Area F Restructure Study Committee and has done reviews and critiques of the Regional Growth Management process, the OCP (official community plan) and zoning. He said he has a varied employment history, from 14 years as a zoologist to work in museums, mines, construction and an array of technical fields, which is a great background for public office.

Area E incumbent Holme back for more By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER George Holme will be seeking re-election in Area E in next month’s municipal election and the incumbent said the issue on the top of his platform is keeping Nanoose Bay as rural as possible. Holme has been at his Regional District post for a long time. He was first elected in 1983 and except for

the one term which he lost in 2002, he has been working steadily for the electors. He said if re-elected he will continue to work at keeping the tax rate low. “Area E has the lowest tax rate in Oceanside and I want to keep it that way,” he admitted. He said he would like to sit as a board member for another term so he can be there when construc-

tion is completed on the fire hall as well as the water treatment plant in Nanoose Bay. The Regional District of Nanaimo in partnership with the Nature Trust of B.C. recently acquired Moorecroft Regional Park which is located in Nanoose and Holme said he would like to see even more parkland secured in the region. He said the Fairwinds development

has about 43 per cent earmarked for parks and he would like to see that through. Holme said because of some physical challenges he won’t be knocking on doors during this campaign, but admitted he never was much of door knocker to begin with. He said he will run his campaign based on his reputation because “I have been around long enough.” reporter@pqbnews.com

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Park land acquisition was no easy task He points to the traffic light at Lee Road and the Island Highway as one of his big accomplishments and said he lobbied hard for the stop light that enables motorists to turn left onto the highway with a comfortable degree of safety. “It was an awful situation and it wouldn’t

have changed because the ministry of transport said their traffic counts didn’t warrant a light.” He said he made several trips to Victoria to meet with officials from the ministry of transportation before they agreed to install the traffic light. Stanhope added he

has also been instrumental in acquiring parkland. He said there were no regional parks when he started and now the RDN has over 2,000 hectares of regional park and combined with community parks that adds up to 10 square miles of park. “I lobbied hard for

parkland on the Little Qualicum River Estuary and the Englishman River Regional Park,” he admitted. He added securing Moorecroft Regional Park was no easy task. “That was a tough one but we pushed it through. Normally it takes years for something like that to happen.”

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he amount of candidates looking for a seat at one of the many tables in the mid-Island electoral districts is astounding. This November’s civic election is shaping up to be very interesting, with some good challenges being put forward by political newcomers. It’s great to feel excited about the political process again, as folks who have been prompted into civic action have added their names to the growing list of candidates. For the average voter here, it’s become a banquet of choices, with plenty of pots to sample. If you don’t like one, there’s always another one down the list. For the By far the biggest potential for change comes average with the school district. Incumbent trustees will face a challenger in each of the district’s ridings voter here, — most, if not all, sparked to action by the curit’s become rent board’s announcement last year that Kwalia banquet of kum Secondary School could be closed. Expect the KSS issue to play prominently in all choices of the local civic elections. For one thing, it has gotten more people involved in either the politics or the need for change. And that’s a good thing for local democracy — and, hopefully, local voter turnout rates. But, as we tell all of the candidates (when asked), running as a oneissue wonder won’t win you any brownie points. Look for the candidates who have plenty of ideas on a variety of issues and who offer something to vote for. Not only will voters be better served over an entire term of office, but those elected won’t suddenly lose interest in the job and disappoint us all. There’s change in the air in all of the mid-Island’s municipal governments, and that can be either scary or a breath of fresh air. It’s going to be fun to find out which of those options wins the race.

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or my records, I gave this column the title of Glorious October in memory of the days when it really was glorious. We lived in the East then and the hills and mountains were truly works of art at this time of year. The mix of colours would inspire anyone with the least talent to paint it, write music or poetry about it. For dullards like me, I was reduced to gazing in awe and eventually raking up the windblown fragments of the palette that fell on our lawn. The memory never fades. There was a time when I thought of this month as a golden time but that was then and this is now. I’m older, more battered, more cynical and more inclined to sit and think grand thoughts The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to: B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

than get out into my garden to clean up the mess. What delighted us all summer has been reduced to a tired, forlorn residue, just a memory of days past. Besides, I just had another birthday and it rankles. I now give my age in Celsius. Still, I think that our memories do play tricks on us. I believe we are genetically engineered to have clearer memories of the nice things than the nasty. While I easily remember crisp bright mornings I rarely remember that first hint of what is to come when the October breeze carries with it the first touch of unforgiving iron cold. The morning comes when

one looks out and sees the frosting on roofs, cars and lawns. The red and gold leaves are exchanged for thoughts of snow By tires, anti-freeze, Harvey the soaring cost of Dorval heating oil. October does have its compensations on the Wet Coast. Hockey and football fill the television screen for those interested, Oktoberfest ... of more interest to me ... is here. Benjamin Franklin said that beer was God’s way of showing man he wants us to be happy. I’ll drink to that. October also brings with it the warmth of a fireplace, the comfort of an easy chair and a

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good book to read without the nagging feeling that one should be out and about doing manual labour in the garden or walking briskly around the block. I’m always amused by the difference in Canadian and American ways of celebrating Thanksgiving. In Canada, we have a long weekend and, if possible, invite family and friends in for a more or less traditional meal, usually turkey or ham. On Tuesday it’s back to work. In the U.S., it’s the kick-off for a full month of overeating, drinking and above all, shopping, all merrily promoted twenty-four seven by the media. And then it’s Christmas. For those dieting, it must be hell. For those with maxed out credit cards, it must be hell times two. In any case, dear reader, we

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all know that you and I are not the types to take pleasure in other people’s misery but one of the guilty pleasures of living with our dark, wet winters is the sneaky feeling of smugness we get when seeing pictures of Easterners in snow to their knees digging cars out of snow banks. I’m not the only one struggling to come to grips with summer’s loss and winter’s wet and windy breath. John Donne who wrote For Whom the Bell Tolls, the poem not the book, also faced this season but with a much more lovely sentiment when he wrote to a lady of a certain age: “No Spring nor Summer beauty hath such grace As I have seen in one Autumnal face.” Wow, that’ll do it!

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LETTERS Just give us the facts on meters I am sorry. Comments expounding conspiracies (THE NEWS, Oct. 11) do not do a protest any favours. They lend no credibility to the debate. I believe in listening to all sides and making up my own mind. I challenge both sides to meet in public and present the facts and figures on both sides without prejudice and to stop the unsubstantiated rhetoric meant to scare and confuse. We, the interested public, should not be treated like we are idiots. Just the facts please.

Richard Steinberg Nanoose Bay

Time to break out the tinfoil hats Don’t confuse me with facts and pass the tinfoil hats! It’s obvious there is no shortage of conspiracy theorists in the Parksville/Qualicum region. BC Hydro and the so-called smart meters are out to get you into a monstrous data base that will benefit a shadow government who is generating chem trails in the sky for some clandestine reason. Big brother is out to exert “population control� and God knows what else by putting “things� in our food. You simply can’t make this stuff up. We need more of this. There is definitely a shortage of comic relief in THE NEWS. Many thanks for this article. This reminds me of quote by Abraham Lincoln, who said: “Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.�

Wayne Dwernychuk Parksville

We must realize lunch is not free I refer to Neil Dawe’s letter (THE NEWS, Oct. 7). Like Russ Vinden, Mr. Dawe feels that the Bank of Canada should be lending the government $600 million at low cost to cover its debt.

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hile reading the rant on smart meters in today’s paper (THE NEWS, Oct. 11), I wondered on the future of humanity. Here we have a fringe group of individuals that have always disliked change. They were there when the first automobile went down the road and scared a horse. They were there when innovation overtook their ability to maintain a big picture in focus. There are issues in the world today that are very, very serious, but smart meters are not one of them. When one starts to rant on privacy and personal safety issues caused from smart meters, one has to wonder what they are smoking. Did you know that your car’s computer can tell someone a lot more about you than a static smart meter? Did you know that your cell phone with GPS can tell more about your whereabouts than a smart meter? Did you know that following credit card use will define more about your habits and location than smart meters? Maybe it is just the fad of the day, but please move on to issues that will change the direction of humanity and let smart meters do what they are designed to do, make better use of available power.

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Since reference to the latest Bank of Canada’s financial statements indicate total assets of only $60 billion (mostly to cover its liability for $58 billion in notes in circulation) its not entirely clear to me how they feel this could be done without going to the private sector. We Canadians have an aversion to responsibility and a propensity to blame others for our own mistakes. Wild government spending, these gentlemen say, is the problem. However we need look no further than ourselves for the real culprits. We vociferously demand increased funding for health care, education and virtually every other service at the same time demonstrating a firm reluctance to pay for them in the form of increased taxes. Rejecting the HST is a prime example. Until we accept that there is in fact no free lunch, don’t expect any significant change in debt levels.

Colin Bartlett Parksville

Anger is growing over ďŹ nancing Thomas Edison said 100 years ago that: “If a nation can issue a bond, it can issue a dollar bill. But the Bill will aid the artisan, while the bond will fatten the usurer,â€? and this just about says it all. The deception at the root of this business is shown by the extraordinary secrecy which surrounds it. After 40 years successful use, the Bank of Canada’s loan function was totally abandoned, and is never even mentioned now by any elected politician or party. Trying to get an explanation for the change is an exercise in futility; the shutters come down, and silence reigns. But the arrows point decisively to that other boondoggle — the never-questioned private funding system for political parties, which enables very wealthy donors to effectively buy the parties and the policies they want. Put this pernicious system

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alongside a perpetually unrepresentative voting process, and it becomes very clear why there has been absolutely no action for decades on these fundamental faults. Six advanced nations have already gone into default and at least three more great nations totter on the edge, all supporting basically the same government funding policies and far-from representative electoral systems. A boiling resentment is erupting. Is it really beyond our MPs’ capacity to connect the dots, and do something before the lid blows? It really is up to them; party brass will not change.

Russ Vinden Errington

Culling deer a bit drastic, I’d suggest I have lived in Parksville for 48 years. That’s all my life and the only people who whine about wildlife or trees are not from British Columbia. About 25 years ago, a man moved in next door and cut every tree down on his mobile home lot. It was a huge lot and the trees were big and beautiful. I learned that ther eare a lot of people who don’t like trees and wildlife, but they are mainly not from here. So I say, if you don’t like it and can’t learn to live with it, go back to where you come from. Culling deer or any wildlife is stupid and unnecessary. It’s worse than a few people feeding them. Here you go, upsetting what balance nature is trying to keep under the stress of human invasion. Culling is a drastic measure for them being in your garden. We had deer in our field for 16 tears and not once have I seen a cougar — and I have checked for prints and other signs. We have bears, but they’re never a problem. This is not Victoria or Penticton. We are living on the edge of probably one of the last natural ecosystems. This is the rainforest. There are deer all around us. Are you trying to live in a bubble? Find something more meaningful to spend your money on — like a vegetable garden, with deer fencing of course.

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millions of victims displaced from their homes by wars raging around the world? The lucky ones who subsist in refugee camps are not giving thanks. All victims of terror, especially the living, need to be remembered with more than a minute of silence. Commemorate and honour their human dignity by working to heal that which has been damaged and building that which has been torn down. Why has the tragedy of 9/11 been used to launch deadly wars on an unprecedented scale and why has the Western world stood by, either as silent observers or active ‘coalition’ participants? It is not about democracy. It is about ensuring a continuous supply of oil. In years to come it may be the lack of drinkable water that engenders war. Remember the phrase “blood diamonds?” All victims of greed, whether it be for diamonds, rare minerals, water or oil, have not died for a worthy cause or to make the world a better place. Unbridled nation-

alistic and corporate greed wrapped in the guise of patriotism, jingoism and misplaced values has betrayed humanity, including those soldiers who reap the results of international conflict. Perhaps some of us are more worthy of life than others, especially if they look down on the world from the heights of power.

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We’re with you on this I was pleased to see April McKenna’s letter (The News, Oct. 7) regarding the VIHA insult to Oceanside regarding their illconceived community health centre. In her letter she asked for suggestions on how to get a protest going. One answer is to Google Oceanside Coalition for Strong Communities and click on the banner heading which reads, Health Alert. After reading the contents, click on “about us” and scroll to the bottom to “Send Us Mail.” A few of us are determined to get a genuine community

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It’s a political boondoggle I find the location of the proposed health care facility to be inappropriate. Being on the fringes of the city and presumably not on a bus route, it will not be accessible to many who may have need for its proposed services. Has VIHA contracted the local transit authority to establish a route to this facility, with frequent service from all corners of the area to be served? My main question is, has VIHA contracted with the many health care providers it will take to staff this facility 18 hours a day, seven days a week? I understand that few new medical practitioners are moving to this area. And I notice that they will “invite” specialists to put on clinics on a random basis. Good luck! Any specialists I have been referred to are up to their ears in appointments. Also, how is VIHA going to convince the

existing labs and Xray clinic to relocate? They talk of a proposed drug store. Didn’t one close recently in Parksville? I fear that what we will end up with is a gathering of three or four existing specialty units, which will of course result in more empty office space in the downtown core of Parksville. I see this as nothing but another politically driven boondoggle which will have little impact on residents.

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with the city’s acting Mayor Chris Burger bravely volunteering to get poked as media cameras snapped away. Burger put on a brave face as he was immunized against three flu strains which are currently on the radar of Health Canada. Doctor Paul Hasselback, the Central Island’s new Medical Health Officer said this year’s vaccine will protect against A/California H1N1, A/Perth H3N2 and B/Brisbane. He said these three strains are the ones circulating globally and while the levels of the disease are currently low and there is no pandemic, it doesn’t mean the public should be complacent and not get their flu shot. “Disease activity is monitored globally at all times and levels are less than typical but it doesn’t take much for it to change and come back with a vengeance,” he admitted. Hasselback, who has been at his new post for one month, said during the surge of H1N1 in 2009 when he was the Public Health Officer in the Interior of B.C. the disease resulted in the death of people who were in frail health and it is those members of the population who should be first to get the vaccine. He said if we didn’t have vaccines in Canada, more than 4,000 people would die from the flu each year. “It is our largest cause of death from bugs that are out there,” he said.

Acting Parksville Mayor Chris Burger gets his flu shot from Public Health Nurse Gail Blackburn. BRENDA GOUGH PHOTOS Hasselback admitted they are able to keep a good handle on flu outbreaks because people are dedicated and understand the importance of getting their flu shot once a year. He said when people get vaccinated they help protect others as well by reducing the spread of the virus. Influenza spreads easily from person to person through coughing, sneezing, or having face-to-face contact. The virus can also spread when a person touches tiny droplets from a cough or sneeze and then touches their eyes, mouth or nose before washing their hands. Hasselback said that is why hand washing is also important in reducing the spread of the illness. He said typical symptoms of H1N1 include fever, aches and pains and a cough. “People describe it as getting whacked,” he stated and added

DR. PAUL HASSELBACK ... new medical health officer that while some people bounce back in a few days others are not so lucky and suffer for weeks. He said they expect to give 180,000 doses on Vancouver Island and there is no fear of running short of the vaccine. “We have more than we need at this time and there is a contingency plan in place if we exceed the demand.” In B.C. the influenza vaccine is provided for free to people at high risk of serious illness from the virus. Visit www.vihal. ca/flu to find out if

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City fire hall to host Oct. 29 opening The Parksville Fire Department and its members invite the community to join for the official opening of the newly renovated fire hall at the end of the month. The city spent more than a decade securing neighbouring properties and planning the expansion and renovation of the 38-year-old building. They secured the final lot in 2005 but in 2008 residents voted down borrowing up to $5.7 million for the work. The current council approved a scaled down, $3 million version that they were able to do from their 2010 capital budget. The addition added 370 square metres (4,000 sq.ft.) including three new truck bays, administration and meeting space, improvements to shower facilities and training areas, along with meeting modern environmental and safety standards and allowing for future expansion. “We’ve looked forward to this day for many years,” said Fire Chief Doug Banks. “Department staff and volunteers are excited to host the dedication ceremony and open house for the new and improved Parksville Fire Hall.” Following National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), the grand opening on Oct. 29 will include a ribbon cutting at 1:15 p.m. followed by an open house and activities for the public. There will be guided tours, children’s activities, entertainment, fire safety information and refreshments. This is an opportunity for the public to meet their local firefighters and also learn about fire prevention and safety. “The Parksville Fire Department provides a valuable service to the community and contributes to the safety

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and quality of life of our residents,” said acting mayor Chris Burger. “The open house will provide the community with an opportunity to get to know the members of the Parksville Fire Department working out of this new facility and to congratulate them on their new digs.”

People are asked not to park at fire hall, which will be full. Parking is available at the Community and Conference Centre and the dirt lot at the corner of Jensen Avenue and Craig Street. Dress for the weather for the outdoor ceremony which runs from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, October 29.

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by incoming Premier Christy Clark. About 250 positions were phased out before this week, for a total reduction of 700. Cobb said most of the reductions are through attrition, but there will be “some layoffs” to reach the number needed to limit rate increases as directed by the government review. Three deputy ministers reviewed BC Hydro operations and reported to Energy Minister Rich Coleman in August. Cobb and Coleman agreed to roll back the

DAVE COBB ... BC Hydro CEO general rate increase to eight per cent this year and 3.9 per cent in each of the next two years. BC Hydro’s previous application to regulators was for a 9.73 increase in each

of the three years. The Canadian Office and Professional Employees, one of BC Hydro’s two unions, says it is losing 400 meter reader positions as a result of BC Hydro’s installation of wireless smart meters that automatically report consumption and power outages. The review endorsed BC Hydro’s business case for upgrading to smart grid technology. It focused on BC Hydro’s 650 staff engineers, and Coleman said the utility should be contracting out more

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over $6 million dollars for the Nanoose Bay firehall and the purchase of Moorecroft Regional Park. “For us it is good because we are paying the lowest possible interest rates in North America and we borrowed $2.8 million for Moorecroft,” he admitted. Stanhope said the MFA is unique in Canada in that it covers all financing in B.C. and for the past 40 years it has continued to receive an excellent credit rating from Standard and Poor’s. “We have a triple A rating from Standard and Poor’s and we have managed to maintain that rating. It is a reputation we all should be proud of,” he said. reporter@pqbnews.com

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ospital wear has rarely been thought of as fashionable, but that’s something Tanja Belobrajdic and Deanna Smith are hoping is about to change — if it hasn’t done so already. If it has, the co-owners of Scrub Style probably had at least something to do with it. The brand new business opened it s doors on July 4 of this year, specializing in selling hospital uniforms, stethoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, handmade name tags, totes and more. The pair are uniquely positioned to supply the local medical market, both having worked in the health field for several years now. “I have been working as a resident care aide in a long term care facility for the past five years,� Belobrajdic said. “I know personally what uniforms are functional, comfortable and how important it is to have a quality scrub, but also to feel good about how I feel in them. Our style does not have to suffer or be non-existent.� Smith meanwhile has served as a practicing licensed practical nurse at Arrowsmith Lodge since 2006 and she agrees that there is a limited availability of uniforms that are both functional and fun. The two met for coffee at work and chatted about the lack of places the purchase stylish, functional uniforms and decided to do something about it. “I had a bad experience the day before when I was shopping for some uniforms,� Belobrajdic said. “That’s what sparked the conversation and

it just grew from there.� What it grew into is available for all to see, with custom, hand-painted name tags, attractive, heavy-duty totes and quality, stylish scrubs starting to make an appearance in the community. The two women’s extensive experience in the healthcare field gives Smith and Belobrajdic a unique edge in figuring out and providing just the right mix of creativity and functionality in their products, meaning those who are working in the same field will appreciate the thought and knowledge base that goes into the selection offered. “With both of us working in the healthcare field, we have the knowledge of what works in terms of uniforms and other related items we carry,� Belobrajdic said. “With buying them at large retail stores, there’s no direct knowledge about what they are selling you. We wear them five days a week, so you can’t get better than that.� Scrub Style offers employers and employees easy recognition, an overall look of professionalism, and an easy to clean, fade resistant product that promotes freedom of movement. Not only that, but it offers a personal, caring service from people who really enjoy what they do. “I love to meet people who are in healthcare and see familiar faces,� Smith said. “I enjoy selling people something they are excited to wear to work. We wear what we sell. We know our product.�

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rave, adventurous and prepared, Shirra Wall and Alexis Jennings rolled up their sleeves and got down to some hard work. The pair recently opened Wilde & Sparrow, a modern clothing boutique, in Parksville at the former Parksville Jewellers building. With 1o years of experience in the clothing and fashion business, Shirra and Alexis knew they would be embarking on a lot of hard work in opening a new storefront in the city. “Having bricks and mortar store was always a dream for both of us,� they said. “Once we saw our location available, we knew it was time to act. “We decided our dream was worth the risk and had help from family and friends.� A new coat of paint and updated signage later, the pair moved into one of the city’s anchor buildings — the highly visible intersection of Highway 19A and Morrison Avenue (near the Parksville downtown clock). They admit that they were in for a lot of hours and hard work to make their business fly in the community. Having a lot of experience already was certainly in their corner. Both Alexis and Shirra have been designers for years. Shirra was a metal art designer before selling her company to make a major change into the fashion industry. Alexis is an accomplished designer and creator of unique jewelry and accessories.

Shirra Wall and Alexis Jennings are partners in Parksville’s Wilde & Sparrow, a modern boutique, featuring Canadian designers.

Together, the pair have combined their talents to open Wilde & Sparrow, a unique, modern style boutique for women — featuring handmade clothing and jewelry from Canadian designers. “It’s a hip, current source for fashion for Parksville women,� they say. The focus of Wilde & Sparrow, they continue, is on Canadian designers and locally-made fashions. They bring current fashions to the community and offer their customers expert advice. “Women are loving just putting themselves in our hands to create looks for them that flatter and have a little more cutting edge than they might be used to.� With expert eyes for design, fashion and shape, Alexis and Shirra can help women fit into flattering, fashionable and affordable clothes. “We aim to please,� they say. “We go out of our way to satisfy our customers. We love figuring out what works best on each woman and bringing it to them.� The pair also run a studio, where they teach craft workshops in such art as screen printing, up-cycling clothing, sewing, jewelrymaking and more. With the two owners and one part-time employee, Shirra and Alexis are prepared to work harder than they ever have at Wilde & Sparrow. For more, visit www.wildeandsparrow.com.

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they’ve done more than a mere business deal. “I have been in sales all my life,” she said. “This is a career that I find exciting and I try to get my clients to forget stress and enjoy it as well.” However, Rumming concedes there are challenges, but they are ones she is confident she has what it takes to overcome. One of the biggest of these, she said, is finding affordable housing. “I find it amazing that the decision-makers think affordable housing starts at $300,000,” she said. To meet this challenge, she said she dedicates her experience and expertise to focusing on her clients and making sure their needs are met. Meeting those needs — along with meeting the people — gives Rumming a great deal of satisfaction. “I like the people,” she said. “Most of the people I meet become my friends and I try to see them all in the course of the year.” That friendship and service, she said, speaks volumes about what sets her apart. “When I see the happiness I help find, that is the biggest motivation,” she said. “I am there for them. Whether it is a showing they are excited about, getting the information they need or just answering their call because they are nervous.” Rumming said her advice to others thinking of following her path is to take all the training and education possible. “Even if it’s not exactly in the field you are in right now,” she said. “Be as well prepared as you can be.”

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Luba Plotnikoff: Oceanside’s volunteer matchmaker Plenty of women are in community leadership roles in the mid-Island region, and THE NEWS will be profiling a few of them during the run of this year’s Women in Business feature stories. If you know of a woman working tirelessly for the betterment of the community, let us know at editor@pqbnews.com or call 250-248-2545, ext. 215.

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Luba Plotnikoff is helping match volunteers with mid-Island organizations, whose events keep Oceanside hopping.

t is said that volunteerism makes a community thrive. Therefore, helping get potential volunteers in touch with the organizations that keep a town hopping is a job that really benefits the community as a whole. Luba Plotnikoff, the executive director of the Oceanside Volunteer Association, is glad to be making a difference — and helping others to feel the same way. She took over the job six months ago and has since seen a significant increase in the amount of people willing to be volunteers. That’s good news for the 48-plus organizations in the area that rely on volunteers to make their events fly smoothly. “There are over 600 volunteers in our database,” said Luba. “And when people register with us to be a volunteer, who look for a match for them, an organization that they want to be involved with.” Taking people’s interests and skills into account, she said the OVA pairs them with

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“My own growth within the spa industry is a true demonstration of the power of mentorship, support, education and growth opportunities – when people are set up for success, they truly can succeed. ”

Kids Yoga Class Series 8 weeks: Oct. 22 – Dec. 10 Saturdays: 11:15 – 12:15 pm

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groups who can put those abilities to excellent use. At almost any given time, there are upwards of 100 volunteer opportunities in Oceanside. It’s Luba’s job to find the right fit and t help the organizations get their message out to the community. Luba has an extensive marketing, media and communications background that she is able to put to good use. A former employee of the Oceanside Tourism Association, she is well aware of the many events (especially hose that need volunteers) that make Oceanside a vibrant place all year long. The connections she established in her work keeps her in touch with groups’ needs — for events such as Fire and Ice in Qualicum Beach. She has also done a great job of raising the profile of the OVA — staging a flash mob earlier this year and using social networks to their advantage. It’s this area that she counts as a speciality, offering workshops in the community. There’s one coming up on Wed., Oct. 19 at the Parksville Travellodge. Reserve a seat by calling the OVA at 250-248-2637. An active member of the community herself, Luba is one of 10 women running the popular Beach Flicks series of public films in Qualicum Beach. Luba knows the community and helps others find volunteer opportunities out there. To learn more, call 250-248-2637 or visit www.oceansidevolunteer.org.

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BRADLEY CENTRE Members & guests. Pancake Breakfast & Garage Sale Oct 16th/11 8:30---11:30 am

YOUR COMMUNITY, YOUR CLASSIFIEDS Call 310.3535

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FOOD SAFE Sunday Nov 6, 2011 8:30 am to 4:30 pm @ ARROWSMITH HALL To Register: (250) 752-9757 email: info@coombsfair.com

INFORMATION

COOMBS COMMUNITY ORG (CHRCO) Annual General Meeting October 16, 1pm. Coombs Rodeo grounds

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GARAGE SALE 287 Pioneer Cresc. (behind Pharmasave). Oct 22 (8-2) Eagles Hall. Table rentals $10.00. Call 250248-3595.

PARKSVILLE LIONESS Xmas Craft Fair-PKV Community Centre Nov 5/11 10am to 3pm.Table rentals $40. Payment is due at booking. Bookyour tables now! Contact Noreen: 250-248-0082.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

DEATHS

CARTER, Gwendoline Joan December 6th, 1923 ~ September 30th, 2011

Joan passed away peacefully at Stanford Place, Parksville on the 30th of September, in her 87th year. Joan served as a Royal Navy Nurse during WWII and later married Donovan and immigrated to Canada in 1953. Joan had several books published that spoke of her loving nature. She was also an avid sports person and artist. Moreover, Joan was a terriďŹ c wife and a loving and caring mother. Joan will be dearly missed by her husband Donovan, her four sons Myles, Jonathan, Jason, and Michael as well as her ďŹ ve nieces and nephews. A Celebration of her Life will take place in Montreal in July 2012 and will be attended by her family. Special thanks and gratitude go out to the wonderful staff at Stanford Place. YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

BURKE, Brian W.

Brian Burke, known to many as the most gentle of gentlemen and such fun, passed away peacefully with his wife Jeri by his side on October 2, 2011 at the age of 80 years. Born in Fulwood, Preston, England, Brian immigrated to Canada in his early 20’s and settled in Calgary. He worked for the Provincial Government where he became the Manager of the Jubilee Auditorium. Committed to his community, he participated in many volunteer roles including the Calgary Stampede Board. He moved to Qualicum Beach, BC in 1997 and enjoyed a full life of friendships, activities and travel in his retirement. Brian is survived by his wife Geraldine (Jeri); his children Fiona and Phaedra (Marilyn); his stepchildren Lisa and Paul (Karen); his brother William (Margaret) in England and his family; his grandchildren Jeffrey, Sarah, Hailie and Ryan; extended family in Preston; the Madsen family; and many friends. We would like to thank Stanford Place for their compassionate care, which was, as Brian would say was “outstanding�, and Dr. Jennifer Cortez in Comox who was wonderful in both care for Brian and support for Jeri. We will miss his sense of humour, good nature, and passion for Manchester United . A memorial service for Brian was held

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at St. Mark’s Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach. If you wish memorial donations may be made to the Children’s Wish Foundation, in honour of Brian Burke – www.childrenswish.ca or 1-800-267-9474.

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GUN SHOW Courtenay Fish & Game Comox Logging Road BUY, SELL & TRADE Sunday October 16th 9 am - 2pm Breakfast & Lunch available BRING THE FAMILY For more information call Bob 1-250-339-1179 Comox

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6:30pm

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on the Alberni Highway, near the Rod & Gun.

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Stead or Sandi Wells T: 250.248.2545 or F: 250.248.4655 Stop by: 4-154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, BC office@pqbnews.com or sandiwells@bcclassified.com ANNIVERSARIES

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Stanley & Caroline Smith

Happy 50th Anniversary

October 14,1961 We are so proud to have you as parents your love inspires us.

Wishing you many more years of happiness! ~ Love Calvin, Ella, Tyler & Megan Lisa, Doug, Colton & Brooke

NANAIMO ASSOCIATION FOR COMMUNITY LIVING is a non-proďŹ t society that has supported adults with developmental disabilities in the Nanaimo area since 1986. Home Share describes a living arrangement whereby an individual, couple, and/or family shares their home iwth an adult with a developmental disability and supports them in their daily lives. Home Share usually involves supporting one adult with a developmental disability but providers can support two (at maximum) in unique situations. NACL is currently looking for caring, skilled, inclusive people to provide full time, respite, and emergency respite home sharing to adults with disabilities who may have complex behavioural/personal care needs. As the people we support are diverse in lifestyle, age, and desires for living arrangements, we are looking for: *Single Men *Single Women *Couples *Families *People from all geographical areas in the Parksville, Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Gabriola areas *People with experience with challenging behaviors *Homes in all shapes and sizes (with suites, or without suites) *Wheel Chair Accessible Homes * People with experience with personal care. For more information about Home Sharing, or how to apply, please contact Home Share Managers: Sarah Bowman at 250-741-0224 ext 1 sub ext 3 (sarahhomeshare@ nanaimoacl.com) Randy Humchitt 250741-0224 ext 1 sub ext 7 (homeshare@ nanaimoacl.com)

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NOTICE TO Dawn Bradshaw MISCELLANEOUS GOODS The above-mentioned goods stored at Eagle Mini Warehouse at 281 Fern Rd. East in Qualicum Beach will be advertised for sale and sold by Public Auction under The Warehouseman’s Lien Act if outstanding charges are not paid in full by noon on November 1st, 2011

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NOTICE TO LEAH GIRARD California Be Dazzled MISCELLANEOUS GOODS The above-mentioned goods stored at Eagle Mini Warehouse at 281 Fern Rd. East in Qualicum Beach will be advertised for sale and sold by Public Auction under The Warehouseman’s Lien Act if outstanding charges are not paid in full by noon on November 1st, 2011

FOUND: RING at Sanderson mailboxes, call to identify at 250-752-7338. FOUND, SET of keys at Hirst & McCarter, 1 green key cover & 1 black key cover & Green Alcan Tag on them. Call the News to claim 250-248-4341. LOST, SILVER necklace with a rectangular pendant that has the 2010 Winter Olympic logo on it. Sentimental value. Call 250-248-3936 or 250-2488187 if found.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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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

Alberta earthmoving company requires a journeyman heavy duty mechanic. You will work in a modern shop and also have mechanics truck for field work. The job is at Edson, Alberta. We require that you have experience on Cat crawlers and or Deere excavators. Call Lloyd at (780)723-5051.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

J U N I O R / I N T E R M E D I AT E CIVIL TECHNICIAN - PENTICTON, BC McElhanney seeks a Civil Engineering Technician in our Penticton office. Proficiency in AutoCAD & Civil 3D is required. Visit www.mcelhanney.com for info, or contact Craig Dusel (CDusel@mcelhanney.com).

CHILDCARE ECE NEEDED. We are looking for a loving & enthusiastic Early Childhood Educator to join our busy team. Full time position to start Dec. 5th. Wage based on experience. Email resume to: littlestar@shaw.ca or drop off in person to Little Star Children’s Centre, 600 Beach Rd., Qualicum Beach.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES at: STANFORD PLACE CARE CAMPUS: Licensed Practical Nurses: Casual positions (must have current registration & First Aid/CPR certificate.) Care Aides: Casual positions available (must have current registration) Cooks: casual positions (cooking certificate required) Please forward resume to:Human Resources, 250 Craig St., Parksville, BC, V9P 0A7 Holbrook Dyson Logging Ltd Has vacancies in the following jobs: 1)Heavy Duty Mechanic. 2)Driller Blaster Details can be seen at http://hdlogging.com/ Fax resume to 250-287-9259

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SOS CHILD, YOUTH & FAMILY CENTRE MANAGER Duties: Oversees the day-today operations of the Child, Youth & Family Centre programs. Ensures the goals and objectives of the Centre are met and maintained. Provides planning, coordination and administration of the Centre. Fosters and encourages strong community relationships. Provides leadership, supervision, and support to Centre staff, volunteers and contractors. Qualifications: At least five years previous related program delivery experience in social work, counselling or a related field, or the equivalent in education and experience. A Masters Degree in one of the aforementioned fields would be preferred; minimum three years supervisory experience. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and ability to work flexible hours, as required. Start Date: ASAP. Hours: 35 hours/week. Rate of Pay: Dependent on qualifications & experience. Submit your resume with references & salary requirements, in confidence to: Executive Director, Society of Organized Services, PO Box 898, 245 West Hirst Ave, Parksville, BC V9P 2G9. Email: admin@sosd69.com. Deadline: October 28, 2011. Note: RCMP Criminal Record Check required. We are an equal opportunity employer. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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The first CCAPP accredited program in BC Online program – 10 months - Class work can be done from home - Constant instructor support - 6 weeks of on-campus labs required We also offer an Online Medical Transcription Program 9 months– starts monthly Financial Aid available for qualified students P.C.T.I.A. accredited college

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We Currently have the Following Vacancies:

DCC Nanaimo has openings for instructors in its Practical Nurse Programs in Parksville and Nanaimo. We require Instructors with a BSCN or LPN. Strong organizational and leadership skills with acute care experience an asset. Choose between one – four days per week; dayshifts only! Interested applicants please email your resume and cover-letter to amys@jobready.ca on or before October 15, 2011.

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The Lemare Group is currently seeking a heavy duty mechanic for the North Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Email resume to office@lemare.ca or fax to: 250-956-4888.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Educational/ Financial Aid Advisor

Small class sizes with a hands-on approach to learning.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS 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

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PRACTICAL NURSE

Production Supervisor WFP is currently seeking a Production Supervisor to join our Mid Island Forest Operation in Campbell River, British Columbia.

HEALTH CARE ATTENDANTS Work & learn 3 days a week bridging to Practical Nurse in less than a year. ~ STARTS JANUARY IN NANAIMO ~

The position will work as part of a team of supervisors directly responsible for yarding, loading and hauling crews. MIFO is a continuous harvest operation (6 X 3 shift) in an effort to harvest approximately 1.1 MM m³ annually and build about 140 kilometers of road.

OR DIRECT ENTRY OPTION

A detailed job posting can be viewed at http://www.westernforest.com/careers/ current_openings.php

No prior experience necessary. Train 4 days a week. LAST OPPORTUNITY to achieve Practical Nursing in ONE year... 2012 year programs available

WFP offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefit package and the potential to achieve annual performance rewards. 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

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CHILDCARE MANAGER: dynamic, experienced administrator required full-time for 40 space campus-based childcare centre in Campbell River commencing November. Visit www.forestcirclesociety.com for more information. Please submit letter of introduction and resume to: apply2forestcircle@gmail.com

AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Emcon Services Inc., Road & Bridge Maintenance contractor is looking for Auxiliary Equipment Operators for the current winter season, preferably with experience operating snowplows and sanding trucks. Operators are needed for Parksville, Nanaimo, Port Alberni and Ucluelet. Qualifications include: Valid BC Driver’s Licence (minimum Class 3 /air). Proven highway trucking experience. Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions. Pre-employment drug screening. Qualified applicants are invited to submit résumés, along with photocopy of drivers licence, an up-to-date drivers abstract and references to substantiate driving experience to: Emcon Services Inc. 1435 Springhill Road Parksville, BC V9P 2T2 Fax: 250-248-5574 *Please specify the area that you would be able to work*

PERSONAL TRAINER needed for fitness facility. Position involves energetic one on one personal training. Nutrition experience & knowledge of fitness equipment is required. Computer & phone skills an asset. Light cleaning & maintenance duties. Wage negotiable upon experience. Call Rick @ 250-248-5511, Genesis Boxing & Fitness.

SUB - CONTRACTORS Emcon Services Inc., Road & Bridge Maintenance contractor is looking for sub-contractors with snow removal equipment available for the 2011/2012-winter season to operate from Nanaimo, Parksville, Port Alberni and Ucluelet. Expressions of Interest should be submitted no later than October 21, 2011 and include type of equipment, hourly rates, and WCB number to: Emcon Services Inc. 1435 Springhill Road Parksville, BC V9P 2T2 Fax: 250-248-5574

INSULATOR TRAINEE, $12$20/hr depending on exp. Must have drivers license & able to work in crawl spaces & attics.

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HELP WANTED

HELP WANTED Employment Opportunity for ARENA MAINTENANCE WORKER

Competition NO. 2011-70 (Permanent Part-time Position)

The Regional District of Nanaimo has casual employment opportunity for an Arena Maintenance Worker in the Recreation Services Department in Parksville. This position will be of interest to individuals who are looking for an opportunity to positively contribute to a dynamic and innovative work environment. Visit our website at www.rdn.bc.ca for a complete job posting and job description.

The Lemare Group is currently seeking an Executive Assistant with excellent verbal and written communication skills to support one of the principle owners. Primary duties of this position include managing calendars, coordinating travel arrangements, preparing and insuring that required documents and other materials are provided in advance of meetings. An advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word and Excel is required, as well as excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple confidential and important responsibilities simultaneously. Competitive salary is commensurate with experience. Applicant must be willing to relocate to Port McNeill, Vancouver Island. Please fax resumes to 250-9564888 or email: office@lemare.ca.

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EXPERIENCED HDD Directional Drillers, Steering Hands, and Class 1 drivers required immediately. Qualified candidates should have horizontal directional drilling exp., a positive work ethic and must possess a valid driver’s license. Travel and living allowance supplied Email: careers@minimalimpact.ca or Fax 780-9602927. We offer competitive wages and are committed to maintaining a positive and safe work environment.

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

PERSONAL SERVICES FINANCIAL SERVICES

• First Cook $18.75/hr (up to $1950/wk) • Second Cook $15.75/hr. (up to $1635/wk) • Camp Attendant $14.75/hr. (up to $1530/wk). LRG Catering has seasonal remote location job openings starting in October. Room & Board & Transportation Included while working in camp. Please fax resume to: (1)780-462-0676, or apply online @ www.toughnecks.com

MEDICAL/DENTAL CDA Family dental practice in Parksville is searching for a Certified Dental Assistant to help with chair side & reception duties. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive work well in a team environment.

Send resumes to nskida@shaw.ca

SALES SALES PROFESSIONAL - Courtenay, BC Torry and Sons Plumbing & Heating is seeking a full time Sales Professional with Residential HVAC and Plumbing experience for their Courtenay location. We are looking for a candidate with 3-5 years of experience with proven success in direct sales. Responsibilities include building customer relationships, meeting sales targets, educating customers, builders and contractors, and preparing pricing and proposals. For a complete job description and contact info please check out our website at www.torryandsons.com.

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BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. October 16th/11, 8:30am-11:30pm

PARKSVILLE: 218 Mckinnon St., Sat., 9-2pm. Multifamily estate sale; art work, healing crystals, aquariums, appliances, camping stuff, luggage, tools, clothing, flat screen monitor. Something for everyone. Rain or shine!

QUALICUM- 1020 Miraloma Drive (Chartwell), Sat, Oct 15, 8:00am-11:30am. Furniture, houseware, clothing, jewelry, Christmas decorations & misc.

FRENCH CREEK Columbia Beach 1674 Admiral Tryon Blvd Oct 15 (8-2). Large lot of wine making equip, large mirrors, lots of misc & free stuff.

PARKSVILLE 219 Bagshaw St. Sun. Oct 16th only (9-3). Multi family. costume fabric, household, small furniture. Rain or shine. No earlybirds

SATURDAY, October 15th, 9 am to 1 pm rain or shine. 1438 Black Brant Place - foot of Johnstone Rd. Sports equipment, tools, computer, fishing and lots more!

PARKSVILLE, 267 Crabapple Cres., Sat, Oct. 15, 8am12pm. Office, camping, sports equipment. Rain or shine.

QUALICUM, 661 Yambury Rd.,Sat. Oct. 15th, 8:30am 2pm, Giant moving sale!! Cheap, wine making equip., furniture, fishing gear, toys, dolls, wool & material, books. QUALICUM BEACH - 524 Aspen Ave, Oct 15, (9-12). Electic Cooler , Housewares, misc. patio furn, o/door f/place, bookshelves. Rain or shine.

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.

GARDENING WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

HANDYPERSONS SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877. 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 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

HOME CARE SUPPORT EARN $1200./monthly. Free accommodation w/privacy in a Qualicum condo grd level, w/priv garden for assisting a senior gentleman with housekeeping, shopping. Has common AMD (eyesight decline). Plan winter holidays,passport needed; Cuba? USA? Curious? Call (250)752-3327.

LEGAL SERVICES CRIMINAL RECORD? 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 DETAILED CLEANING, Senior shop/appts, N/S. Exp/Ref’s $18 hour.Cherie 250-752-5034 HOUSE cleaning service taking new clients. Will provide all supplies. Home 250-752-1386 Cel 250228-0404

HUGE INDOOR Garage Sale in support of Air Cadets. Saturday, October 15, 8am-3pm at Cadet Hall, 298 First Avenue W, Qualicum Beach

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TAPING & FILLING; textured ceilings; interior painting. All jobs considered. Commercial & residential. Many references Free estimates. Call Squim @ 250-954-8220.

HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

Garage Sales ERRINGTON 1225 Fair Rd Oct15th (8-1). Indoor sale, 3 family downsizing. Furniture to scaffolding, tools & much more Some just take away.

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

QUEEN BEE CLEANING Residential & industrial cleaning service. Please call from 3-7pm. 250-951-4819 WORK WANTED, Come home to a spotlessly clean home. Responsible & trustworthy with excellent references. Call Ann 250-240-0119

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTER Services.Parksville, Qualicum & areas. Kevin @ 250-240-7372

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of hauling. Small loads, garden waste, construction debris & junk. Ron 250757-2094 or 250-228-1320 TERRY’S TRUCKING, Haul away junk, yard waste, appl’s, furn. Cheap!! Phone Terry @ 250-248-4917 leave message.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS LOBO97 Creations asks = Are you in need of some Renovating Help? From Framing to Laminating. Very reasonable rates! We Will Show Up! 250228-1339. lobo97@shaw.ca

MISC SERVICES DYNAMIC SHED & small building moving. Across your yard, across town. Free estimates. Parksville, Qualicum & Nanaimo. Can haul unwanted sheds. Dean 250-927-1968.

MOVING & STORAGE

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

AUCTIONS FITNESS EQUIP AUCTION as new Gym Equip, Indoor Soccer Arena, Office Equip; Oct 22, 11 AM, 3348 Sexsmith Rd, Kelowna B.C. View photos at doddsauction.com (special auction) 1-866-545-3259

FREE ITEMS FREE DROP OFF: Oil, batteries, scrap metal. We pay $Cash$ for unwanted Cars & Trucks. Call anytime. Norm & Sons Towing, Salvage & Recycling. 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543

FUEL/FIREWOOD SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords, fast delivery. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com or 1877-902-WOOD.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 FIRESTONE WINTER tires on rims w/hub caps. size 245/70R/17 new. Call Mike 250-752-6941 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. GRANITE FLOORING Tiles, 12 x 12, Black & White, 130 s/ft & 16 x 16 Beige, 230 s/ft, all $6 p/sq.ft. obo. Call 250240-8755. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

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.

GUNS WANTED: I want to buy your guns. Call (250)4687533.

PAINTING

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

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.

ELECTONE ORGAN 1 octave pedals $700. 250-752-2137

POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.

REAL ESTATE HOUSES FOR SALE

PETS PET CARE SERVICES PAWS OF PARKSVILLE High quality dog grooming of all breeds and sizes. Calm, quiet environment PH: Jesse at 250-927-3776

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MORTGAGES Mortgage Help! Beat bank rates for purchases and refinances, immediate debt consolidation, foreclosure relief, and equity loans. Free, fast, friendly, private consultations. Call 1888-685-6181 www.mountaincitymortgage.ca

OTHER AREAS ARIZONA BUILDING Lots! 50% OFF! 15, AAA+ View Lots. $0 Down! Starting $99/mo! Guaranteed Financing! Near Tucson’s Int’l Airport www.sunsiteslandrush.com Call 1-800-659-9957 Mention Code 7.

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO COOMBS: 2 bdrm, bright loft apartment, 4 appls, W/D, utils incl, avail now, N/S, N/P, $950 mo + dam dep, 250-937-9945 ERRINGTON 1 BDRM Apt, priv entrance, no pets. $585 hydro incld. 250-954-0535. OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 . ONE BEDROOM Bachelor suite. Separate entry, w/d, f/s. Electric incl. Upper Lantzville. $650 p/mo. Call 250-716-6797 PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm apt avail. Nov 1st $800/mo. Incld’s Hot water. Adult oriented 250248-5431. PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm. D/W, W/D option. Near schools, beach. dwntwn, bus route. From $810 mo. Avail now & Nov 1. Call 250-248-8592. PARKSVILLE. LARGE 2bdrm. Newly reno’d, ocean view. $850 mo incls hot water. NP/NS. Avail Nov. 1. (250)752-6585 (250)240-0070. PARKSVILLE NEW, Upper,1 bdrm, close to Wembley Mall. N/S, N/P,Incld’s Util’s, Cable, I/Net, Phone. heat, & all 5 appliances . $850 p/mo. 250248-3665. Avail. Nov. 1st. PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d, Nov. 1, $800/mo.(250)248-3350. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, grd flr, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. 1 yr lease. $825. 250-927-0287.

RECYCLING IN-N-OUT Recycling. #1 cash buyer for unwanted vehicles. Free towing 250-937-7691

CAYCUSE: WELL maintained Recreational Property/Home. 1500 sq.ft, 3 bdrm 2 bath, 5 acres, garage. A stone throw from pristine Cowichan Lake. $399,900. Furnished. Ready to move in! Call 250-478-2648 250-745-3387.

THIS HOME HAS IT ALL! This 16 year old custom built 3600 sqft, 3 storey home features 4 bdrms, 4 baths, fabulous kitchen, roomy living room, natural gas fireplace, master bdrm with 4 pce ensuite. Great rec room (31x14) in finished basement. Completely finished 40x57 deluxe shop with separate bath. Property is 2.26 gorgeous, well kept acres. Visit www.albernihomes4u.ca for more information on this “one of a kind” property. Asking $629,000 RE/MAX Mid Island Realty Port Alberni, B.C. John Stilinovic 250-724-4725 Toll Free 1-877-723-5660

PARKSVILLE, quiet seniors 2 bdrm apt. Available now. Ground floor with Patio. NS,NP ,laundry & games rm. $745/mo incl heat & hot water. Call 250-248-9322.

Qualicum Beach Condo beautiful ocean view, 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, fully updated, new laminate floors, 6 appls, covered parking, avail Nov. 1. 55+ building, N/S, N/P. $1400 mo. Call 250-586-1100. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM- 1 bdrm + den condo, completely reno’d, covered parking, large patio, granite counters, stainless appls, avail immed, $1100 mo. Call (250)752-3419.

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QUALICUM BEACH: Downtown, 1000sf, 2bdrm, 1 bath, lrg living room & deck, $1000. Avail. immed, 1 year lease, NS/NP. 2 refs. 250-240-0549, 250-752-3241, 250-752-7904.

2 BDRM near Parks. Shed, appliances, wood stove. As new. N/S, no dogs, avail now $925/mo 250-248-5108

NANOOSE: FAM. home, reno’d, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, 10mins to Nanaimo. Pets ok, on bus route. $1569. 250-947-5629.

BOWSER 1BDRM Cabin $750 + utils. Avail now. Pet on approval. N/S, (250)228-4145.

OCEANFRONT Beachcomber Nanoose- 2 bdrm, 3 bath, furn’d or unfurn’d, plus optional 1 bdrm cottage avail to same tenant, fabulous views, walk on beach, 5 appls, wood F/P, laminate flrs. Kayak, fish, golf. $1500 mo. Please call 250468-1608.

QUALICUM BEACH Bright 3 Bdrm duplex. Walk to all schools, shops & pool. 1 bath, back deck, garage, private fully fenced yard, pets negotiable. N/S. W/D hook-up. Avail Oct 15. $950. Call (250)752-7404, 250-951-1290.

WATERFRONT HOME Nanoose- furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30th, 2012. $1400.+ oil & hydro. Phone, cable, internet incld. Refs req’d. Call 604985-2420 or 604-626-5626.

DASHWOOD, 2 bdrm, N/S, free cable/internet, carport, new appls, woodstove, on 2 acres. Very clean, a must see! Avail Nov. 1, $900 + shared hydro. Call 250-752-4641.

QUALICUM BEACH large 2bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $850 + strata. Nov. 1. 250-752-4258.

ROOMS FOR RENT

COTTAGES BRAND NEW 1 bdrm, 2 blks to town, suits single person. $800./mo 250-752-3373 ERRINGTON, 1000 sq ft cabin for rent Must like horses $600/mo. 250-248-1156 ERRINGTON, 1 bdrm, wood flrs, 4 appli’s, new windows, 600 s/f shop, 15 mins. to Parksville, N/P, N/S. $750 p/mo + utils. 250-248-6554 ONE bedroom, unfurnished cottage, downtown Parksville. Yearround rental. $750/month, utilities included. Suit quiet person(s). Small pet considered. References required. 250-248-3171.

RUSTIC CABIN $700./mo incl hydro, & one bdrm apartment at Coombs Junction $600./mo incl hydro 250-752-5520

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES BOWSER- NEWLY renovated 1/2 duplex, bright 2 bdrm, 4 appls, on 1 acre. Refs req’d. NS/NP. $800 mo. Call 250927-1234. Available Nov. 1. RENOVATED 2 bdrm suite in Parksville, insuite lndry. Close to town & beach. Avail immed. $850/mo. Call 250-954-7088.

MOBILE HOMES & PADS 2 bedroom mobile with large deck located 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. Available immediately. $800.00 per month. Sorry no dogs 250-954-9547

HILLIERS- 2 BDRM Mobile. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $700+ utils Avail Now. (250)468-2742. PARKSVILLE 2 Bedroom mobile with large deck located 1400 Alberni Hwy, Parksville. Avai immediately. $800/month. Sorry no dogs 250-954-9547 WHISKEY CREEK- completely renovated inside/out mobile, 2 bdrm wood stove on shared acreage, long term. No dogs. $800 Available now. Call (250)954-1355.

MODULAR HOMES RENT OR Rent to Own RV’s in Coombs or Errington. Starting at $400. RV pads, $375 includes wi-fi & cable. (250)954-1355.

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COLUMBIA BEACH, lovely 3 bdrm, 2 bath Rancher, large yard w/ garden area, attached garage, RV prkg, 5 appls, N/S, pets neg, avail Nov. 1. $1250 mo + utils. Call 250752-8164. COOMBS, BRIGHT 2 bdrm, gas f/p, 5 appli’s, fenced yd, RV parking, N/S, Pets neg., 10 mins. from town, $850 + utils, refs. req’d. 250-248-6584 COZY 2-BDRM cottage in the woods, 10-min north of Qualicum Beach, 860sqft, covered deck, full bath, W/D, $800/mo 250-240-7774 after 6PM or 604-209-3264 anytime. DASHWOOD. 800sq.ft. + storage. 3-bdrm, 1 bath, covered deck, lrg lot, quiet area. Water & garbage incl. N/S. Pets upon approval. Ref’s req’d. Avail immed. $900./mo. (250)951-2906. DEEP BAY (Kopina Estates), immaculate rancher, 2 bdrm + den, 1.5 bath, 5 appls, forced air furnace (elec), F/P insert, fenced yard, N/S, pet neg, single attached garage, $1200 + utils, (Immed.), 250-757-9937. ERRINGTON FARM- barn w/ executive house - $2500./mo Available Now. 250 248-1717. FANTASTIC 4 bdrm, 3 bath, pet friendly home on Parksville Acreage. Fenced back yard, RV prkg, carport, deck, greenhouse, and gazebo. Short walk to ocean, schools & shopping, yet nestled in a park like setting. Stainless appls. Long-term tenants. $1600 mo + utils (only 70% of hydro), pets neg. Horses on property/part board potential. 40x20 Shop also available. Occupancy immed. Call 250-937-9379. FRENCH CREEK, 2 bdrm + office, 1150 sq ft, 1 bath, fenced yard, dogs permitted, absolutely No Cats, W/D, F/S, $1080 mo, avail Nov. 1, long term preferred, 250-230-1267. HEART OF Qualicum, 2 bdrm 2 bath Rancher on crawl space, vaulted ceilings, cozy woodstove, jacuzzi, completely furn’d, N/P, N/S. $1250 mo. Email bcnicol44@yahoo.ca or Carol 250-751-8511. (Immed) HEART OF Qualicum Beachtotally renovated 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, F/P, Rancher, steps to pool & shopping. $1200+ utils. Immediate possession. Call (250)752-5987.

PARKSVILLE- 2 BDRM, sm garage, W/D, F/S, D/W, sm dog ok, no cat, N/S. Avail Now. $1000. 250-248-8338. PARKSVILLE, (171 Corfield) 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appl’s, close to beach & shopping, N/S, $1100 mo + utils, avail immed. Call 250-757-9696. PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, all appls. $800/mo. + util. Prefer 55+. Very quiet setting, close to all amenities. 250-586-5735 PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1000 + utils. Call (250)248-6629. PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm, 1 1/2 baths, lrg family rm,2 f/p,close to downtown N/P, N/S, + util. 250-468-5451 QUALICUM: 2 bdrm, 2 bath rancher. Close to town centre. Furnished. Bright, open, clean. $1200/mo. Short or long term lease. Perfect for snowbirds. Excellent references only, please. No pets. 250.752.1184 QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 2 baths, dbl garage, 5 appli’s, h/w floors,big private back yard. n/s, pets neg. $1550 p/mo, Avail. Nov. 1st. 250-752-5361 QUALICUM BAY- Cozy, 2 bdrm, 1500sq ft home. Hardwood & tile floors, nice garden, lrg deck, W/D, F/S. NS/NP. Avail now. $1000+ utils. 250757-9698, 250-240-6202. QUALICUM BAY: Main floor of house. Gorgeous Ocean Views, 15 mins from Qualicum Beach village, fully furn’d, stainless appls, hrdwd flrs, open plan, 3 bdrms, 2 bath. Utils, cable, internet incl’d, avail Nov.1, $1300 mo. Call (250)757-8587. QUALICUM BEACH2 bdrms+ den, 2 bath, attached garage, walking distance to beach, downtown, Heritage Forest, no yrd work or maintenance. $1200+ utils. NS/NP. (250)738-1021. QUALICUM BEACH: Bright 2 bdrm rancher, vaulted ceilings, 1 blk off beach/trails, detached shop, priv backyard, refs, avail now, $1000. 250-752-4778.

QUALICUM BEACH, newly refurbished & fully furn’d 3 bdrm, 2 bath, ocean view property. Jan/2012. $1600 mo + utils. Call Dagmar at 1-403229-9753 or 1-403-618-9756. QUALICUM BEACH. Spacious 3 Bdrm duplex. Walk to all schools, shops, pool & beach, great neighbourhood, 1.5 baths, 3appls, back deck, front balcony, carport, private fully fenced yard, very large storage space/workshop included. Pets neg. N/S. W/D hook-up. Nov 1st. $1000. Call (250)752-7404, (250)951-1290 QUALICUM RANCHERSnow birds welcome! On crawl space, dbl garage, sunroom, hardwood floors, 2 bdrm+ den 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W. Gorgeous mountain view. NS/NP. $1250. Call 250-752-1693 or 250-228-9891.

ROOM FOR rent in country home, suitable for quiet mature person, light cooking facilities, priv bath, heat/cable incld. NS/NP. Refs. $450. (250)468-7993.

RV PADS COOMBS: RV site, avail Nov. 1st. Small adult park, $375 + hydro (year round), incls cable & storage. (250)586-1372. PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. 250-228-4097. WHISKEY CREEK. RV Pad on spacious private lot. $300./mo + hydro. Available immed. Call 250-752-0448.

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-firstbc.ca Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

ROYAL LEPAGE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 250-752-6926 please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties SAN PARIEL, Parksville. 2-3 bdrm, 2 bath rancher. 5 appls, fenced yard, quiet cul-de-sac. NS/NP. $1300./mo. Avail. Nov. 15th. (250)954-3474. WHISKEY CREEK- 3 bdrm, 1 bath, lrg yard. N/S, N/P. Damage deposit & refs. $900./mo. Avail Oct. 15. 250-752-4556.

ERRINGTON- BRIGHT comfortable 1 bdrm, F/S, W/D, all utils incl, Non-smokers only! N/P, $725 mo. Avail immed. (250)248-7050 before 8pm. PARKSVILLE 2BDRM, newly reno’d, large yard, quiet culde-sac, patio, storage, lndry, NS/NP. $800 1-250-654-0713 PARKSVILLE, FURN’D level entry, 1329 sq ft, lrg, bright 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, blocks from schools/library/beach, private fenced yard, utils incl’d, N/S, ref’s, avail Nov. 1 possibly sooner, $975 mo. Call 778-424-3035. QUALICUM BAY- sunshine suite, gorgeous ocean view, 1 bdrm+ den, fully furnished. $800 all inclusive. Call (250)757-8587. QUALICUM BEACH- bright, spacious studio suite, ground level. Close to town & beach. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $750+ utils (furn) or $650+ utils (unfurn). Oct 15. 250-752-3342.

CARS 2005 TOYOTA MATRIX, silver, auto, 1 owner n/s. Wiring for trailer. 140k, great gas mileage. Excellent condition $7950. 250-248-2269 TOP DOLLAR Paid! Want To Buy Junk Cars & Trucks for cash. 1-250-954-7843. RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

READY TO go south! 1996 Sportsmaster 5th Wheel, 24 ft, excellent condition with 1988 GMC 2500 Pickup; all maintenance records; $15,000 obo. Lorne, Parksville BC. Call 250-954-0511.

PARKSVILLE BC- fully furnished 2 bdrm, 2 bath, open concept home (nice area), gas & electric heat. Nov-Apr (flexible). NS/NP. $800. Call 250-248-2920.

(WHISKEY CREEK) Self contained bachelor, $550. NS/NP. All incld’d, wireless internet and satellite TV as well. Call (250)752-9793.

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SHOREWATER RESORT in Qualicum Beach

BACHELOR pad available immediately, hydro, cable and internet included. One person only please. $500.00 250-954-9547

SCRAP BATTERIES Wanted! We BUY Scrap Batteries from Cars, Trucks etc. $4.00/ea. & up! Free pick-up Island Wide. Min. 10 (1)604.866.9004 Ask for Brad

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beds Complete with kitchen, tv, dvd, internet & free local calls Close to town & amenities No smoking, No pets 250-752-6901 or 1-888-450-3811

WATERFRONT HOME Nanoose- furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30th, 2012. $1400.+ oil & hydro. Phone, cable, internet incld. Refs req’d. Call 604985-2420 or 604-626-5626.

STORAGE MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.

250-248-7100.

BACHELOR pad avail immediately, hydro, cable & internet included. One person only please. $500. 250-954-9547

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm bach, new, F/S, horse friendly, wifi, $600+ utils. (250)248-1717.

1992 FORD EXPLORER XLT 4 Litre, V6, Automatic 4 x 4. $1300. obo 250-228-4404

NORTH QUALICUM- 600 sq ft 1 bdrm, separate entry suite. W/D, N/S, pets neg. $600+ utils. Oct, 1. 250-951-9327.

TRUCKS & VANS

PARKSVILLE, LEVEL entry, 1255 sq ft, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, blocks from schools/library/beach, garage, priv fenced yard, utils incl’d, N/S, ref’s, avail Nov. 1 possibly sooner, $1100. 778-424-3035. PARKSVILLE, Nice 2 bdrm upper house, NP, NS. Incl’s WD, FS, avail Nov 1. $850/mo. (250)746-5094 QUALICUM BEACH, Fully furnished, loft garden suite (500s/f) Priv. Entry, Full kitchen, f/p, w/d, n/p, n/s. $895 mo. Util. incld. Call 250-752-6685

CASH BUYER of junk cars and trucks. Over the phone price quotes. 1-250-954-7843.

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SPORTS Johnston shakes up the struggling Generals After a 2-9-1 start to the season, Generals’ general manager Dave Johnston fires coaching staff, releases two goaltenders

Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals split their two junior B hockey games over the Thanksgiving weekend, but the results on the ice became small potatoes when word came down that two coaches and both goalies are done like dinner. In what is easily the biggest mid-season shakeup in the club’s 21-year history, Generals’ general manager and head of hockey operations Dave Johnston released first year head coach Jason Dubyna and assistant coach Bryce Abbott last Saturday afternoon following Friday’s listless loss to the Glacier Kings in Comox. That loss dropped the Gens to 2-9-1. On Wednesday in an interview with THE NEWS, Johnston confirmed Dubyna “has been relieved of his duties.” The Generals also parted ways with second year assistant coach Bryce Abbott from Port Alberni. “We just felt we weren’t going in the right direc-

tion,” said Johnston, adding the decision to cut Dubyna, a longtime General, loose, “wasn’t easy ... it wasn’t really based on style, it was really based on results, and we just didn’t see our team getting better ... the players weren’t buying in.” Johnston didn’t have to clear the decision with the board, though he said he did inform Generals’ Hockey Club president Dean Henderson of his plans, and made the point such decisions “totally falls under my job description.” Johnston continued his early season house cleaning Wednesday when he told THE NEWS “both of our goaltenders (second-year starter Kolding Larson and first-year back-up Tighearnan Marshave) have been released today. I’m working on some stuff. I’ll have some new goaltenders in place by Friday.” Johnston, up until this seaon, coached the local club for 13 seasons, including two Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League Island Championships. Contacted in Victoria, Vancouver Island Junior

Starting goalie Kolding Larson (pictured) and backup Tighearnan Marshave were also let go.

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Generals’ coach Jason Dubyna (right) was fired this week by his former bench boss, Dave Johnston. Hockey League (VIJHL) president Greg Batters was surprised by the news, but stood by his old teammate. “Both his goalies? Wow. Well, fair enough,” he said. “I think what’s happened here is Dave thinks he has a team that can push for a league title and

that they needed to change direction.” This is Batters’ second year as president of the VIJHL. He and Johnston laced up together for the old Victoria Cougars and Batters spent 16 seasons scouting the Island league for the Western Hockey League’s Kamloops Blazers

“For sure,” he said when asked if Oceanside’s Thanksgiving shake-up ranks up there. “It’s the biggest one I’ve ever heard.” Jason Dubyna was his usual ice-cool self and took the high road. “I think maybe I felt there would be something happening,” he said when asked if he saw it coming. “And judging from the mood after the game Friday in Comox, I knew enough that when I was called in on Saturday something was up. “I didn’t care — it’s not like I could change it,” he said, “so I thanked them for the opportunity, and now I’ll be looking elsewhere.” Dubyna, 34, and part

of a well-known Nanaimo lacrosse family, was 12 games into his rookie season as head coach, and in his eighth campaign with the Generals. He spent five seasons as an assistant coach under Johnston and played two years as a goalie. “Having spent that much time ... it’s definitely tough,” he conceded, adding, “I think for me emotionally ... you know you spend a lot of time building relationships with players to keep them coming back to our program ... that’s why I started (coaching with the Generals) was to help the young kids further their careers (and) having to walk away from them is the unfortunate part of it.” Johnston said he has stepped in as head coach “on an interim basis, and we have started accepting applications for vacant coaching positions, including head coach.” Anyone interested in the job is asked to send their application to dave@ oceansidegenerals.com. sports@pqbnews.com

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Oceanside’s Peewee Lions beat the Barsby Dawgs 26-6 in youth football action in Nanaimo Saturday. “It was a great game,” Lions’ head coach and Oceanside Youth Football president Harold Barker said. It’s the first time we’ve beaten them in league play in five years, so that was really big for us.” A battle of unbeatens, both teams went into the game 3-0. Oceanside led 18-0 at the half. Barker said the local squad of 8-11 year olds has been working hard this season.

The fans that turned out at Oceanside Place last Saturday may have been surprised to see Generals’ GM Dave Johnston back behind the bench of local hockey club, but the players themselves were busy responding. The Generals opened the weekend Friday night in Comox and looked flat in a 6-2 loss to the North Division leading Glacier Kings.

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The junior Whalers’ Adam Droog, right, and his teammates had their hands full against the Bulldogs on Wednesday. downfield and scored on the final play of the game. “Those are always tough games to lose (but) it was a great battle, and I think both teams learned something from it,” said Whalers’ co-head coach Sean Hines. “I thought we came out of the blocks pretty good but then we flattened out, I don’t know what happened,” said Hines. “Barsby, they just played their game, they just kept work’n, work’n, work’n, and they made some plays. They didn’t bring any surprises, they just had a game plan and executed it well.” The Bulldogs remain the number-oneranked AA varsity

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the juniors’ final home game, saying his team “was in tough. There’s no question they’re a big strong team, and they showed their dominance. “They’re the team that made it to the championship game last year (at the B.C.s), and they showed us why,” he said. The loss also came at a cost. “Lots of injuries today — five starters,” said the coach, pointing to QB Josh Bouchard, tailback Thomas Frank, defensive end Kaleb Magneson end, and two others. The loss leaves the JV Whalers at 2-1 in the six-team AA Island Conference (and 3-3 overall). GAMES ON The senior Whalers host the Sun Devils at BSS tomorrow (Saturday). Kickoff is 1 p.m. The juniors have an exhibition game in Nanaimo next Thursday against the NDSS Islanders. On Oct. 29 they’re in Couretnay. They close out conference play Nov. 2 in Sooke.

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New goaltenders expected this weekend The result dropped them to 2-9-1 on the season and near the bottom of the league’s 42-game regular season standings. On Saturday in front of a lively crowd hungry for a win, and sporting their new pink-trimmed uniforms in support of Breast Cancer Awareness month, the Generals played hard and beat the defending Cylcone Taylor champion Peninsula Panthers 8-7 in overtime. Peninsula scored the game’s first two goals, but local product Noah Russi and spitfire Taylor Grobowoski responded to make it 2-2 after 20

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play marker at 17:30, and tied it up with 1:41 left in the game to force overtime. Grobowski, the game’s first star, finished with a hat trick and a helper for a four point night. He scored 2:25 into extras for a big Oceanside win. Dman Josef Chase was second star. “He’s a beauty,” Johnston chuckled of Grabowski, from Nanaimo, adding, “overall I thought we were outstanding Saturday night ... I think based on the play it should have been a blowout. I thought we followed the game plan very well.” Peninsula outshot Oceanside 43-36 on the

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Vote for your favourite art at TOSH By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

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Hilts said Dixie Dean, one of the many volunteers at TOSH, is also a master gardener and often brings in bouquets of flowers she has grown in her garden and this particular one inspired her. “She makes beautiful floral displays and this one really caught my eye,” she admitted. Hilts has been painting, drawing and creating for over 40 years. While she works in many media, her acrylic endeavors only started about seven years ago when she moved to the Island. Since 2006 her pieces have been chosen in every juried exhibition the Arrowsmith Chapter of the FCA has presented at TOSH. Hilts has won many awards for her paintings with the Federation of Canadian Artists, Arrowsmith Chapter, Oceanside Festival of the Arts and

exhibit at the Federation Gallery in Vancouver and published in Art Avenue. She is also a member of TOSH10, where she shares a gallery and working space. Recently, Hilts made the drive down to Sidney where one of her pieces was chosen in Sidney Fine Arts Show. Hilts said four members from the Arrowsmith Chapter of the FCA had work selected for that show which is quite an honor considering how prestigious the event is. The Sidney Fine Art Show is a world-class juried art show featuring

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work by artists primarily from around B.C. Alan Dunfield’s An Afternoon Presented by the Marsh. Community Arts the Ottawa Watercolour Council of the Saanich Society. Her paintings Peninsula, the two day have been chosen for show which runs this

weekend is for serious artists and patrons of the arts. Of the more than 1,200 pieces of art to adjudicate for the show, the jury selected only 384 of the best. Hilts said with so many

excellent pieces submitted this year for the show she was thrilled to make the cut. The two upstairs galleries at TOSH currently display the work of 23 artists who represent the Arrowsmith Chapter of the FCA and the work showcases original and diverse art presented in many different mediums. Other award winners in the TOSH show include Lisa Danesin with Skylight No 3, Leslie Gregory with Commander, Pat Scrivener with Red Hot

and Cool Blue 3 and Allan Dunfield with An Afternoon Marsh. All the work is for sale and the contributing artists have also donated some of their work as door prizes. People who visit the gallery can enter a draw to win some art work. They are also asked to vote on their favorite for the People’s Choice Award. The event is on until November 5 at The Old School House located at 122 Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach.

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Her latest recording, Spring is Here, was released in the fall of 2007 and was named Vocal Jazz Recording of the Year by Jazz Journalist James Hale (Downbeat, Coda) in the Annual Village Voice Jazz Poll Ballots. Rick Kilburn has enjoyed a 40-year career as a jazz bassist working with some of the greatest jazz musicians on the planet. He has played at many famous jazz clubs in the U.S., Canada and Europe. Ron Hadley is originally from the Boston area, where he took private lessons at the New England Conservatory with jazz piano legend Jaki Byard while studying theory and jazz improvisation at Berklee College of Music. He has performed throughout North America and Japan. The Old School House is located at 122 Fern Road West in Qualicum Beach. All concerts are from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and admission is $16. You can find a list of all the concerts scheduled for the 2011 season of Music on Sunday at www.theoldschoolhouse.org. — The Old School House

Chantal Kreviazuk returns to The Port Oct. 15 NANAIMO — One of Canada’s top music artists will be on The Port Theatre stage Saturday, Oct. 15. Chantal Kreviazuk has been recording since 1997 and has been featured in popular soundtracks for movies and TV such as Ar-

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a corn maze, she said they must carefully plan their production and design techniques in advance. Planting the correct variety of corn is important for the success of a corn maze. Stalk strength and height are are considered when selecting the right hybrid to plant and on the Fox farm they plant silage corn on the quarter acre site. Elaine said it is specifically designed for corn mazes and they plant the corn in different directions so

“It has become really popular and fun,” said Elaine, who adds adults will be asked to accompany children through the puzzle to make sure the maze isn’t damaged. She said their event last year saw 1,000 visitors and, unfortunately, the maze suffered some damage. She said some kids strayed off course and pulled down a lot of the corn stalks so this year there will be staff providing security. In order to create

it remains solid and durable. She said right now the stalks are about 13 feet tall. The Fall Harvest Fest, which has hundreds of people flocking to the farm every year, is a fundraiser to benefit the B.C. Children’s Hospital, a charity which the Fox family chooses to support.

“Both of my kids have been ill. It is a cause that is near and dear to us because we have been at Children’s.” Elaine said last year they raised $1,800 dollars from corn maze donations. The French Creek Community School Parents Advisory Council will be holding a concession with

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There will be some ‘ear-resistible’ family fun this weekend at the Silver Meadows Farm in Errington. Entrance is by donation to the fourth annual Fall Harvest Fest on Sunday, Oct. 16. The family event will include a corn maze, pony and wagon rides, a U-pick pumpkin patch, face painting and more. Jason and Elaine Fox purchased the farm in 2004 and since then they have been

producing sweet corn which they sell at their produce market on the farm. After visiting a corn maze about five years ago, the pair had so much fun they decided to make their own creation in a corn field beside their pumpkin patch. The corn patch, which will be standing until November 1, has been carefully planted and carved out and people are invited to challenge themselves by finding the one true way through the maze.

Riley Fox stands in the Silver Meadows’ corn maze in this photo taken last year at the Errington farm.

QUALICUM BEACH —The 893 Beaufort Squadron of Air Cadets offers congratulations to the following cadets for successfully completing their summer training courses: General Training Course: Robert Filmer, Matthew Hais, Jayde Heatcoat, Natasha Henriksson, Adam Penley.

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A program to bring the arts back to isolated seniors in the Oceanside area at no charge was such a hit last year it will be repeated this year, despite the fact the government is no longer funding it. Thanks to a federal grant last year, about 40 seniors in the community were able to explore their artistic side and do some socializing through the Seniors Outreach Arts Program (SOAP) at the McMillan Arts Centre (MAC). Dave Wright, co-ordinator of SOAP, said because it was well received they are offering it again. “The program is going to go ahead. Last year we got a New Horizons grant to run the program. This year we don’t have the grant but through our fundraising efforts we are able to run a reduced program.� Wright said with the help of volunteers they were able to offer three programs last year that had seniors learn how to paint, draw and do crafts in a social setting. He agreed it was a unique program that went over well and he would like to

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Seniors take part in last year’s inaugural Seniors Outreach Arts Program. keep it going. “I am not aware of any other programs like this for seniors who are in the community but not getting hooked in.� He said for those living in isolation or in care homes who have a little bit of interest in arts, it is a great way for them to get involved. “Perhaps they used to paint or have always wanted to. We have wonderful testimonials from people who said it got them re-interested in art and

a lot of them said they didn’t think they could do it,� he admitted. Wright said the program this year is already full, will run for seven weeks and will start on October 29, with Norma Chapman Emerson exploring the magic of Aquastix. Once again, the free, twohour sessions are aimed at marginalized seniors in the community with all levels of artistic ability are welcome. For information on future programs, call 250-248-8185.

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By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Organizers of the second season of Beach Flicks are thrilled to present the 2011/2012 lineup particularly since they have new and improved audio and visual equipment. Beach Flicks is a non-profit organization in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) and the Film Circuit which presented seven movies at Eaglecrest Golf Course in Qualicum Beach last year. Karen Roberts, who started up the monthly movie program, said the line up this year is impressive and the audience will have an even better experience. She said with some of the money they

made last year, they were able to purchase the sound system and Eaglecrest paid for the screen. She said their non-profit group also used some of their ticket sale revenue to make a $500 donation to charities. Roberts said the group behind Beach Flicks is made up of 10 volunteers and even though the movie nights were a success last year they do not have enough people to present even more movies. She said the group gets together to choose the TIFF movies they will present and they considered many factors before making their decisions. “We keep in mind our audience and what will appeal to them,” she said. Beach Flicks had 10 sponsors last year and this season,

13 are on board. Roberts said it helps to cover costs and makes the night affordable. The First Grader is this season’s opening movie and is being presented on Fri., Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Eaglecrest Golf Course. Tickets are $6 and doors open at 5:30. Roberts said it is a wonderful film based on a true story. An audience favourite at TIFF in 2010, The First Grader is a story that follows Kimani N’gan’ga Maruge an 84-yearold man who shows up on the doorstep of a rural school after the government of Kenya announces it will offer free primary education. Having never had the opportunity to learn and attend school, he figures it’s never too late to start. For more, visit www.beachflicks.ca.

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God expects us to participate

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e have arrived post Thanksgiving and pre Christmas, that in between time when we appreciate what has been, looking forward to what will be. The secret for us is to live well in the present as we seek a well rounded experience of life. We say as we greet and leave each other’s company, “God bless you.” We would have the best for all; and if we think or feel differently God will help us to overcome that in order to be a loving, forgiving people,

ready for every good work. There is an implied aspect to wishing one another the blessings of God. It depends on us as well as on God for us to have His blessing. Even though our partnership with Him is unequal in that He is all knowing, all present, and all powerful and we are so very limited in what we know, where we are, and what we can do, we are still required to participate and to do our very best. At family dinners a lot of preparation goes into getting the

Pastor’s Point By Allan Walker food ready and if it is a feast it will take days. This usually falls on a few rather than the many. Those who come to eat, enjoy one another’s company, and celebrate do well if they bring something to contribute and also when they help with the cleaning up.

This may seem simple and obvious and yet we may not appreciate that to fully enjoy everything of the moment and the day it requires participation. If one only comes to receive and doesn’t give and not be actively involved, it takes away from the pleasure of the occasion. God expects us to

participate, even if only in a small way. God bless you and may we all accept the privilege of being participants in the workings of the Lord in our lives. May we not only receive but also actively participate in the love of God found in Jesus. — Pastor Allan Walker, Qualicum Beach Baptist Church.

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ElderCollege for people age 50 and older; come explore with Marlene It was fun, as well as informative — reminding me of eons ago when our family would lie on Cherry Point Beach after dark trying to find the Bear, the Big and Little Dippers, the North Star and so on. Those were the days. By now you’re probably asking what the space race has to do with all of this? It turns out Prud’homme is a space junkie, which, may I point out, is much different from space junk. Most of us saw history in the making with Neil Armstrong’s first step on the moon. It certainly put the U.S. in the top-dog category — although my father-in-law, who came to Saskatchewan in an ox cart and spent his first winter in a sod shack, was totally convinced it was all staged in some Hollywood studio. Meanwhile, our instructor has collected pretty much every book, paper and bit of trivia connected in any remote way to the space race. His take on the propaganda wars between the U.S. and Soviet Union left me wondering when they actually found time to send men to space. One-upmanship was the name of the game, but the fact they actually put men and animals into space at all, with the technology available at the time, is rather mind-boggling. I know I’m going to sign up for Introduction to the Night Skies the next time it’s offered by ElderCollege. And when I have that under my belt, I’m zipping up my space suit and going to explore the universe with a class of like-minded people, to find out more about the space race and see for myself whether or not there is life out there. After that, my biggest problem will be to make up my mind about the dozens of other courses offered. The great news

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FACES OF THE FOREST Runs to Oct. 30 10am-5pm Milner Gardens & Woodland 2179 W Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach www.milnergardens.org

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PV lions & Save on Foods sponsor Oceanside Place, 826 W. Island Hwy. (Wembley Mall), Parksville 12:15 PM to 1:45 PM Free admission and skate rentals.

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Ecumenical social justice. Meeting Mon., Oct. 17, 9:30 a.m. at St. Edmunds church in Parksville. 250-752-1345

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Fraternal Order of Eagles. Parksville Legion Sundays 6 p.m., 6:45 p.m. & 9 p.m.,146 Hirst Ave.

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7:30pm, Oceanside Commuinity Baptist Church, 600 Beach Rd., QB Tickets at Vintage Candy Shop, QB151 Harrison Ave., PV 250-586-2228

Oct. 19, 9am-5:30pm Workshops, Parksville Travel Lodge

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DeCosmos Fine Arts Society meeting and demo by Andy Shutse Lou. Oct. 20, 1 p.m. MAC building, Parksville Thursdays, 3:30-6 p.m. Creative writing for youth 15-25 www.roughdiamonds.ca

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Ducks Unlimited Gala

Fall Colour Days at Milner Gardens

20

Oct.

EMMA BEATON & NIC GAREISS

Country & rock 7:30-10:30pm. Parksville Legion

Featured Events for the Week

Please join our Oceanside Chapter of Ducks Unlimited Canada at our Annual Gala Fundraising Banquet. Our evening features a great prime rib dinner, wine on the table, Live & Silent Auctions including sporting trips, vacations, collectibles, wildlife art and lots of fun. Why not attend and finish up your Christmas shopping! So come out and help Ducks Unlimited Canada conserve Canada’s wetlands.

Thu.

Entertainment

TIMBERLINE BAND

LEVERAGE, ENGAGE, SUCCEED

Parksville • 250-954-3211

IslandCleaningSupplies.com

#21-826 #21 8 W. Island Hwy., Parksville

What’s On This Week

Activities

Every Monday at 12:45 p.m. Q.B. Civic Centre 250-752-1345

PQ LINUX USERS

BINGO

2 250-248-1071 remax-first-bc.ca rem Proud sponsor of

PV PROBUS CLUB

Tue.

FREE FAMILY SKATE

Mon.

Most productive agents in Canada. Based on 2010 closed transactions. Source CREA & RE/ MAX Internal data.

Activities

SILVER MEADOWS FARM

SCARY HORNE LAKE HALLOWEEN! 3900 Horne Lake Caves Road, Qualicum. Every weekend in October. Events for the whole family. http://www.hornelake.com/ halloween.htm

Sue Doman/Peter Rothhausr Inspirational music 2 pm, Knox United Church 250-248-3927

Butterfly World, Just off Hwy. 4A

Classic rock, October 15, 7-10pm Shady Rest Pub

HALLOWEEKENDS AT HORNE LAKE CAVES

Sun.

Sun.

Activities

PUMPKIN PATCH OPEN

Indoor in support of the Air Cadets 8am-3pm at cadet Hall, 298 First Ave. W. Qualicum Beach

IDENTITY CRISIS

Activities

DUCKS UNLIMITED GALA

HUGE GARAGE SALE

Errington Hall, 8pm The boy from Dawson Creek has been entertaining Canadian audiences for 40 years. Tickets: $20 Cranky Dog, Errington store

15

Oct.

Indoor in support of the Air Cadets 8am-3pm at cadet Hall, 298 First Ave. W. QB Fundraiser Sat., Oct. 15, 5:30 p.m. QB Civic Centre. For tickets call 250-757-8978

Entertainment

Sat.

Playing; Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows & Mr. Popper’s Penguins OCT. 13, 14 & 15, $5 Check parksvillecentre.com/events for more info. or call 250-248-6234 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville

HUGE GARAGE SALE

ARROWSMITH CHAPTER FCA FALL JURIED SHOW

Sat.

15

Oct.

B15

BUY 1 ROUND TRIP REGULAR PRICE GET 2ND ROUND TRIP 1/2 PRICE Restrictions apply. Please call for details.

FREE Dental Consults for your dog! th

Oct.24

with Certified Canine Oral Hygiene Specialist Heather Grandahl.

Enjoy the fall colours! Also Forest Faces & Artists in the Forest, a celebration of the magic and mystery, local artists paint & sketch the faces they see hidden in the old trees. Presented by: Milner Gardens & Woodland and The Mid Island Floral Art Club

No Anaesthetic • Pain Free

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

Appointment required. Please call or drop into the store to sign up.

250-248-2673 Thrifty Foods Plaza

Join us for other DAILY SPECIALS after 4pm Sorry no substitutions • Some conditions apply • Eat in Only

ON SALE NOW! COMPLETE CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM PACKAGES STARTING AT...

599

99

*SE E D E A L E R F OR D E T A IL S. D E A L E R MAY SE L L F OR L E SS.

Local Agent

Enviro-Clean Products

“Your local dealer and warranty centre”

#1A-1209 East Island Hwy, Parksville (in the Heritage Centre Mall)

250-954-3211

IslandCleaningSupplies.com

B16 • THE NEWS, Friday, October 14, 2011

www.pqbnews.com

12

MON THS NO I NTER EST*

Who knew comfort could look so good? At La-Z-Boy, you know us for our comfy recliners but you’ll be so surprised by everything else we offer… you may need to sit down. No matter what your style, you’ll feel totally comfortable with our wide selection of great looking sofas, sectionals, chairs, tables, accessories and more. And now during our Bonus Coupon Sale, you’ll even find that our prices are surprisingly affordable.

Hurry in to

THE BONUS COUPON SALE

for savings on select merchandise

DELANY stationary sofa

starting $ from only

1498

SEAT SALE IN EFFECT! PLUS! SAVE 15% OFF ALL ACCESSORIES!

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LEAH full size sofa bed $

1497

RECEIVE A

BONUS

SAVE 10 %

549

on any bedroom or dining furniture

5x7 AREA RUG VALUED AT $

Includes “Slumber-Air” Sleep System

FREE!

ON PURCHASES OVER $899.99

Coupon expires 10/24/2011*

Coupon expires 10/24/2011*

Victoria

3501 Saanich Rd. (at Blanshard) ............... Call 250-382-5269 or Toll Free 1-877-452-5269

Coupon expires 10/24/2011*

Nanaimo

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. Coupons do not apply to previous purchases or Hot Buy Items. Event Ends Oct 24th, 2011.

RECLINERS

SOFAS

CHAIRS

TABLES

RUGS

BEDROOMS

DINING ROOMS LAMPS

ACCESSORIES

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