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The annual Christmas Campaign by the Society of Organized Services is getting underway. The community services organization is the umbrella group, helping facilitate people’s donations to make the holiday a little brighter for those families in need in District 69. Again this year, The News is helping promote the campaign and will be keeping an eye on their fundraising goal of $95,000.
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Plenty of issues debated at forum The Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce and THE NEWS co-sponsored a Parksville all candidates forum Tuesday night. If you paid attention, plenty of issues came up, allowing the audience to see where they stand.
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Kondors claw back Kwalikum Secondary’s senior boys soccer team had a great ride back from Victoria this week, knowing they’d pulled their season out of the fire and earned their school’s third consecutive berth in the AA provincials.
Brad Jackson, in red, shows off one of the 11-pound chum salmon carcasses that will nourish future generations of creatures along the banks of the Little Qualicum River. See page A16 for more. NEIL HORNER PHOTO
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Community creates a Christmas The SOS is known for its Christmas Campaign, but Renate Sutherland says people make it possible By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR Forty-four years ago, the original board of directors and founder Edith Chamberlain began the Society of Organized Services’ Christmas Campaign. What began in 1968 as a coming together of community groups, service organizations and volunteers, continues to this day in the annual effort to being a little Christmas to people in need. “It takes a lot of people to participate,” said SOS executive director Renate Sutherland. “It’s a community program, and we just facilitate.” She said they try to let people know they are the ones helping people have a good holiday — but that it is their donations that make it all possible. “The SOS doesn’t buy toys — they are all donations,” she explained. “The original board of the SOS wanted other groups and individuals to contribute and centralize their efforts, and that led to the Christmas campaign.” There were churches, schools, seniors and more — a real community effort. It continues in the ef-
A mound of toys from a recent Tigh-Na-Mara toy drive breakfast. The event — which donates the toys to the SOS Christmas program — happens on Nov. 30 this year. PQ NEWS FILE PHOTO
forts of residents throughout District 69, Sutherland said, adding it’s a little like magic. “Magically, the community has risen to the challenge of helping others during hard times. This community has always believed in Christmas.” This year’s campaign — with a goal of $95,000 — officially starts Monday with registrations, but already, donations are starting to come in. Last year, the SOS
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their history. They use that money to pay for their service programs and to help people get through tough times. The need at that time was great — and there’s every indication there are many people facing a bleak holiday again this year. Sutherland said already, people have been putting in requests for hampers from local food banks — and the numbers are on the rise. On Monday, the SOS
begins taking registrations for their Christmas program. It’s for people in need over the holidays, and offers them the chance to pick out gifts they would for their own families. The SOS also offers food vouchers from local grocery stores, allowing people dignity in choosing their own holiday feast. Registration continues until Dec. 10, and the volunteers try to ensure everyone who does gets a wide variety of toys to choose from when they visit the toy shop. Sutherland added there will be two registration nights this year for working families — Nov. 22 and 24. There will also be two distribution nights in December for the same reason. Distribution of the toys and vouchers takes place Dec. 12 to 16. From now until then, various local groups, businesses and individuals help make it all possible with fundraisers, toy drives and more. Sutherland said the silver Spurs Riding Club has their toy ride Nov. 20. Ten days later, Tigh-NaMara Resort holds their breakfast with Santa. SEE
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ELECTION NEWS You want the meat in this civic election? There’s only one place you’ll get it — The Parksville Qualicum Beach News. We’re the only local media source with profiles of all of the candidates and extensive coverage of local forums and issues. • New stories and video is online at www.pqbnews.com and our Facebook page. Check out our ‘Election’ tab for all of our local election coverage and our unrehearsed video interviews of the mayoral candidates in Parksville and Qualicum Beach. • On Nov. 15, pick up a copy of THE NEWS’ special election section — the candidates in Parksville, Qualicum Beach, School District 69 and the Regional District of Nanaimo answer our questions.
Police, resident, wonder how car caught fire By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A police investigation is continuing into the cause of a vehicle fire in Parksville early Saturday morning. The vehicle, parked at 219 Martindale, was completely destroyed by the Nov. 4 blaze, which was reported at 2:30 a.m. In an interview Tuesday, a woman at the residence who identified herself only as the girlfriend
of the vehicle owner, said she had no idea why or how the vehicle caught fire, noting it had been recently purchased and was not yet insured. Oceanside RCMP Corporal Asaf Chaudhry said officers are looking into the possible causes of the fire and the matter remains under active investigation. “All we know is there was a fire, we attended and it was subsequently put out,” he said. “The investigation is ongoing.”
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SOS Christmas effort And starting next week, local businesses will be decorating Angel Trees — allowing people to pick an angel from a tree and then buying a gift for the child or a certain age group listed on the back. As always, there’s a challenge in getting enough gifts for kids age 10 and up. There are more ways in which people help bring some holiday cheer to people in need through the SOS. Sutherland said they have more than 100 volunteers doing a variety of jobs — as well as many others who donate in their own way. In the end, the focus is on the people they are trying to help. The SOS, through this program, tries to ensure they have a good holiday and maintain their dignity in so doing. The SOS, said Sutherland, keeps information they receive confidential and ensure the experience is comfortable for those using their services. To find out how to help, contact the SOS at 250-248-2093. Watch THE NEWS for regular SOS Christmas Campaign fundraising updates.
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NEWS Register to vote Take an active part in this civic election — make sure you are registered to vote. To ensure you are on the local voters’ list, contact your municipal government office directly. Speak with the electoral officer to see if you are on the list. Do it now to avoid delays and inconvenience at the polls. If you are not sure you’re on the list on election day, Nov. 19 — or at the Nov. 16 advance poll —bring ID, a recent bill with your address on it — take action in your own hands to ensure you can help decide the future.
Election night coverage www.pqbnews.com If you’re online the evening of Nov. 19, drop by THE NEWS’ website (www.pqbnews.com) for the immediate results of the 2011 civic election in the City of Parksville, Town of Qualicum Beach, School District 69 (Qualicum) and the local areas of the Regional District of Nanaimo. THE NEWS will be on the job election night to bring you the results — who will be the new mayor? How will the new board and councils stack up? Get the first look at our elected officials at www.pqbnews.com. — NEWS Staff
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THE NEWS continues covering all of 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 District 69 (Qualicum) and the four local areas in the Regional District of Nanaimo.
Parksville candidates speak to issues Election forum rewards the assertive candidates ready to respond to questions from the audience By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER All 17 candidates for Parksville mayor and council, and more than 250 members of the public attended a forum Tuesday night sponsored by THE NEWS and Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce. Each candidate had two minutes for opening and closing remarks and because of the large number of candidates, questions were read by a panel of four people to a single candidate, with a chance for a 30 second rebuttal by one other. Asked what her top three areas of concern for Parksville are, incumbent Teresa Patterson said, “I’m sure everyone’s going to say the same thing,” and listed, “completing the official community plan (OCP) update, water treatment facility and urgent health care facility.” Former mayor and current mayoral candidate Paul Reitsma agreed with the OCP priority, but said his main concerns would be fiscal restraint and making better decisions so they didn’t end up with things like an OCP update taking two years. Reitsma’s basic message through the evening was that if council sticks to the OCP they won’t run into issues like large unpopular buildings on the beach. Shy candidate Charlie Stone, best known for attending council meetings, has had trouble getting his point across in previous debates, but this time made some good points including wanting to encourage knowledge-economy jobs that won’t damage the environment and help keep and attract the muchtalked-about younger set.
Parksville council candidates, from left, Jessie Schroeder, from left, Carrie Powell-Davidson, Patricia Sibley and Alicia Vanin. The evening’s format favoured the more assertive candidates who were prepared to answer questions quickly and succinctly. STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO
Some of the key words spoken in the candidates’ opening and closing statements. The larger the word, the more it was uttered.
Stone also subtly declared his support of a fellow candidate, referring to “hopefully future
councillor Neufeld.” Alicia Vanin, 19, used her age to her advantage, appearing to win at least some points by admitting, “I
don’t know everything, far from it. I need to rely on the community.” But Vanin, like Jesse Schroeder, was specifically asked why the taxpayers of Parksville should elect them since they don’t reside or pay taxes in the city. They answered very similarly that they have lived here and in the area most of their lives. Vanin said she moved away six months ago to go to school in Nanaimo and she will be back here. Schroeder pointed out that the city exists in a regional context and decisions here do affect him in the neighbouring rural area and said he aspires to live here when he can afford to. Asked about tangible benefits from a suggested $1 million spent on consultants, incumbent Carrie Powell-Davidson admitted she was caught off guard by the question. SEE
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Final advance poll scheduled for Wednesday, November 16 There’s only one more advance poll for the general public (local seniors facilities have special opportunities to vote as well). It’s Wed., Nov. 16 and here’s
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Growth a hot topic at forum Powell-Davidson suggested the downtown and the DCCs need to be OCP and traffic studies where reasonable. Candidate Bill Neufeld valuable. Incumbent Marc Lefebsaid some cities charge several vre said the consultants are necestimes what Parksville does and sary and a better use of money that’s why the residents are paying than having various experts like high taxes, “because we don’t get mechanical engineers on staff that enough DCCs.” are only occasionally needed for Acting mayor Chris Burger was big projects. asked directly about Reitsma wasn’t h his vote for The Beach THE QUOTES asked about being Club and whether he forced to resign as would commit to not w Candidate forums an MLA in 1998 after a allowing variances are a feeding ground writing letters to or “up-zoning” on the o of quotes. Here are newspapers under waterfront. w some of best ones false names, but he “Yes, absolutely,” from Tuesday night. was asked about he said enthusiastih rumours that despite ccally and said he • “May I have that saying he isn’t acvoted for The Beach v snap?” — Paul Reitsma, askcepting campaign doClub during his ing for people’s snap decinations, his friends ffirst year on council sions at the ballot box. in the business combecause, “when I first b munity are planning arrived I didn’t have a • You’re going to a fundraising dinner tthe wisdom” to stick make your decision, after the election. tto the OCP. you’re going to vote, “Not that I know He also suggested and you’ll suffer for of,” he originally tthere are a lot of good it.” said but then later people who live and p — Antonio Farihna, added that maybe work at the resort w on the election of past w someone had talked who didn’t have anycouncils. tthing to do with the about a dinner, but he didn’t know any decision. d • “I have an idea, details. Mayoral candidate but I can’t reveal it.” Rick Honaizer spoke R — Antonio Farhina, when asked if he has o On Development of his vision for a a plan to attract young d Development was development beside workers to the city. the big topic of the The Beach Club with T evening, with 13 of a plaza dropping the 27 questions sedown from street level d lected from audience submissions to the beach, opening up views and dealing with areas like downtown increasing public space with parkrevitalization, the expanded fire ing and the tourist/commercial hall, Wembley Mall and waterspace underneath. front. Honaizer, whose main platform Asked whether the developis eliminating the consumption ment cost charges (DCCs) cover tax on water, stressed repeatedly increased costs to the city, incumthat the only way to solve the city’s bent Al Greir suggested the city problems is promoting considerneeds more development in the able growth. SEE HEALTH ON A7
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Health care was addressed: barely Fringe mayoral candidate Antonio Farinha, who starts his speeches by telling people not to vote for him, repeated that he’s only running to talk about his beach concerns. On Health Care With the large panel of candidates in the race for Parksville mayor and council, questions where not allowed directly from the floor in Tuesday’s forum sponsored by THE NEWS and Chamber of Commerce.
MARC LEFEBRE ... incumbent councillor looking forward to change cussed in any detail. An audience member, frustrated by the lack of health care questions stood up to interrupt. Moderator Wendy Mauer gave him a moment to speak then suggested the candidates could address it in their closing remarks but few did.
City hall issues clarification on consultant expenditures By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER In response to candidate comments about consulting costs to the city, chief administrative officer Fred Manson broke down some recent figures. The total cost of consultant services for 2010 was $772,620, including $245,800 in operating and $526,820 in capital. “The majority of the operating cost was for Ian Radnidge in his capacity as Acting Director of Engineering ($143,940) and for Lanarc as consultants on the Official Community Plan ($57,109).”
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PETER MORRISON ... local business owner grew up here, graduated from KSS Council candidate and retired paramedic Peter Simkin stressed in his opening that the planned Oceanside health facility would be a priority for him and that it needed to be staffed appropriately, saving a lot of people from having to go to Nanaimo. Many others suggested in passing that the facility would be one of their priorities, but it wasn’t dis-
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There was also $17,000 for other design projects and $5,500 for the homelessness task force. The majority of the capital was for the Arrowsmith Water Service capital planning ($215,295) and the fire hall ($221,339), followed by the city’s Jensen Street rezoning ($29,384) and engineering services for the design of the current McMillian Street work ($33,903). In 2011, the city has spent $279,516 on consultants for: the McMillan Street upgrade ($101,444), fire hall ($43,847), AWS ($42,585) and the development process review ($29,507).
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They were long, sometimes rewarding years at the council table, but this week night a trio of councillors bid adieu to political life in Qualicum Beach — and two of them didn’t go quietly. Speaking at the final meeting of the current council Monday night, Coun. Barry Avis made a point of detailing what he saw as councils major accomplishments over the nine years of his three terms of office. In particular, Avis noted the $152 million worth of construction in Qualicum Beach during those nine years. “That’s not what people realize when they say there’s nothing going on,” he said. “We’ve had some very good and appropriate additions to the town.” Not all of Avis’ farewell address was positive, however. He took square aim at the proposed health centre for Oceanside. “Since the beginning of my term, there has been a need for a health care facility in the area,” he said. “I truly support that ... but I have a concern that the facil-
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Councillors Barry Avis and Jack Wilson are not running. ity is $14.4 million, which works out to $360 per square foot. There was no tendering and no local builders have quoted on this project. The new city hall in Nanaimo is being built under difficult circumstances and it costs $275 per square foot. Family Place is $200 per square foot. My concern is, if we in the town ever did a project of this size without tendering, none of us would be sitting here.” Commenting on Avis’s lengthy listing of council accomplishments, Coun. Mary Brouilette quipped that it was a good thing Avis wasn’t running for council, as he would only have two minutes to make his pitch. Councillor Jack Wilson was also saying goodbye after nine years with the mu-
nicipality. He also tweaked at Avis. “I would like to take credit for everything Coun. Avis has listed, but I was not involved in any of the risk-taking or the work, so I won’t,” he said. Rather than focus on past accomplishments, Wilson made a point of trying to get one or two things dealt with prior to bidding farewell. In particular, Wilson, who sits as the chair of the Heritage Forest Commission, pushed for a new gate at the East Crescent entrance to the wood. The gate, he said, should include a quote from Ansel Adams, which formed the motto of the Brown Property Preservation Society when it was raising funds to purchase the forest: “Let us
leave a splendid legacy for our children so I can turn to them and say, this you inherit. Guard it well. Once it is destroyed, it cannot be purchased at any price.” Wilson said his plan would involve students involved in replacing the gate, with town staff constructing a stone foundation. “This is a very feel-good project,” he said. “The sign itself represents what we did to try to save the forest and what it means to guard it for the future. This is my last regular council meeting and I move that council endorses the refurbishing of this gate.” Mayor Teunis Westbroek seconded Wilson’s motion. “This is entirely appropriate,” he said. “To stop and read about that is very appropriate. This will be referred to the next council, but it is on record now.” The motion passed unanimously. Councillor Kent Becker was also attending his last meeting on council, but he declined to make any comments about his term. Westbroek thanked all the outgoing councillors for their hard work over their term or terms of office.
Arts centre society urges new council to keep up support By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Paul Kyba has a simple message for whoever ends up sitting around the next council table in Qualicum Beach. Keep supporting The Old School House arts centre as strongly as the current council has done. Kyba, the vice-president of The Old School House arts centre society, made the comments during the official opening of the current photography exhibit at TOSH Wednesday night. “There’s a lot of love for this building,” Kyba said. “TOSH has a very special relationship with the town. They are our landlord and our partner.” In particular, Kyba said, the town has stepped up to
TOSH vice-president Paul Kyba presents his vision for the next council. NEIL HORNER PHOTO the plate this year, conducting extensive renovations to the near century-old building. “The operative word in The Old School House is ‘old,’” Kyba said. “It’s historical, it’s venerable, but it’s also old, nonethe-
less. This year, her age has been exposed for all to see, as is borne out by our current exhibition on the east wall, which is best viewed from the parking lot. I call it TOSH naked.” The restoration project,
while stressful for those utilizing the building, has been necessary, with the core structural integrity of the building needing to be dealt with. “We have been comforted by the steady resolve of everybody in town hall to breath new life into TOSH,” Kyba said. “On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation to the current town council. Their support and assistance has been tireless.” Kyba extended his thanks into the future. “To those elected to the new council, we look forward to working with you and we hope you will keep the spirit of TOSH alive in the manner we have come to expect from our town government.”
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The number of voters streaming into voting booths to make their mark at the first of two advance polls in Oceanside was up sharply in Qualicum Beach, but virtually flat in Parksville. The advance poll, held Wednesday, saw a total of 231 voters cast ballots at the Parksville advance poll, said chief election officer Lynn Kitchen. That was up from the 2008 total, but only by one vote. “We saw spurts of people coming in and then it would slow down for maybe an hour, and then we would get another flow of people through,” Kitchen said. “We hope it will bring out more people on the 16th, which it did last time. It doubled at the second advance poll to 466.” In Qualicum Beach however, the numbers much higher. “We had 690,” said deputy election officer Heather Svensen. Activity at the polling place in the Civic Centre was steady all day, at least during daylight hours, she said. “We had a lull from about 6:30 to 8 p.m. when it was quite slow, but other than that, it was very steady,” Svensen said. “We had people lined up at ten to eight.”
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Mayoral candidates have council preferences By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Are there slates running in the Qualicum Beach municipal election? Both mayoral candidate Mike Wansink and Teunis Westbroek say there aren’t, although both politicians admit there are candidates they would prefer to work with over others. Responding to a query about whether he hands out a list of people to vote for when he’s door knocking, Westbroek
said he doesn’t. “If they ask me if there is anybody I can work with, I tell them I can work with anybody, but I do share a few names but I don’t tell them a whole slate. They have to think of that for themselves. I don’t want to pass on lists.” Westbroek said, however he has heard rumours of a number of candidates being promoted as a group, but he’s not one of them. Mayoral candidate Mike Wansink said he’s not one of them either.
“Certainly not,” he said. “I’ve gone to great lengths to avoid that. “I want to make sure I’m fully independent.” Wansink said he has also heard the rumour about a list being handed out, but stressed that doing so breaks no election rules. “I would question its ethics, if true,” he said. “If people ask me who they should vote for, I say it’s not ethical to tell you. I don’t tell them what my preferences are.”
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ll this fuss over a few deer. The City of Parksville is going to study the issues, mostly by counting the deer we have in our community — not to mention the geese and other critters — and then ... well, that remains to be seen. Even if Parksville has an over-abundance of deer, it’s highly unlikely anything will be done about it — directly. The city will probably ban the feeding of deer, but that’s not easily enforced. How does city hall enforce the picking up of apples or the fencing off of tomato plants? Do they chase deer over people’s fences and wave their arms in a futile attempt to shoo them away from food sources? I’d like to see that. It would make for some It’s a waste great pictures. The root of the issue — all those wascally deer of time and — is people, of course. It can’t be denied. They go money after the food we grow, the fruit we let drop to the ground and buckets of feed we leave out for them ‘cause we think they’re cute. Our appreciation for Bambi’s mom and pop, however, is what’s causing so much trouble. They walk the streets with impunity simply because we won’t tackle them (although they seem tame enough to let us — not that I’d recommend that: think ticks) and because we’d rather have them around than their predators — cougars, wolves and bears. Thanks to us, deer are free to do as they please. And for the longest time, no cared about that. Few people still do. We see deer — they see us — and we both go about our business. Because of a few petty complainers who are seemingly pestered by quiet, shy animals, the city now must respond about the so-called deer problem. It’s a waste of time and money. If we get over our anthropomorphizing tendencies, perhaps we can let nature take care of the deer.
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t was just another question, pretty much a softball to the candidates up on the stage, but it hit me personally as I typed away on the sidelines. What, the questioner wanted to know, is your experience and how does it relate to your candidacy for council? Predictably, the two mayoral and nine councillor candidates used it as an opportunity to reiterate their CV and then move on. I didn’t. I couldn’t. What, I wondered, would I say if I were to be asked about my own experience in electoral politics? Do I have the experience with the sometimes infighting and dirty dealings of the political realm to really capture the shenanigans? Well, what if I told you I had come out victorious after a protracted election battle and my tactical prowess had actually
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made a president? It happened in Fort St. James, at a chamber of commerce meeting, their AGM, something I had been looking forward to for quite a while. The chamber always put on a good spread and their free monthly dinners formed a crucial part of my overall diet. For an AGM I knew they would go all out. Before we could get to the good part though, there were speeches to endure, along with the election of a new board of directors. It went pretty well though and I was delighted to see my buddy Charlotte, who ran a picture framing business in
the same building as the Caledonia Courier office, put her name in for the board. Almost all the positions were filled, except for one director. There just wasn’t anyone By Neil willing. Horner “Fine,” the outgoing president said, breaking the silence at last. “We’ll deal with this after dinner.” The food lived up to its billing and soon I was nicely bloated and a little bit tipsy. Eventually the evening came to a close, the president stood up and thanked everyone for coming. My hand went up. “What about the last director?” I asked. “You said you
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were going to deal with it after dinner.” There was a pause and then he smiled. “Looks like we have a volunteer!” I looked at Charlotte, eyes wide. She was laughing. “Welcome aboard!” she said. I was trapped and there was nowhere to hide. I learned something that night about politics, something I actually got to use it just one week later, when the new board of the Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce sat down for our first lunch meeting. The main item on the agenda was to pick a president from among our ranks. Sizing up my competition, I came up with a plan. “Let’s think about this over lunch,” I said as I checked out the menu and saw that the spe-
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cial included broccoli. Eeeeeexcellent! Sure enough, Charlotte ordered the special. Minutes later, everything was set. You see, in politics it’s important to know the people you’re up against and I knew lots about Charlotte, including the fact that she wore dentures. I waited until she had a big mouthful of broccoli. “Let’s deal with this president thing,” I said, timing my words carefully. “I nominate … Charlotte!” “Einghph!” she bubbled greenly, chewing like mad. “Mmmmph!” “All those in favour?” The hands flew up. “Carried. Congratulations!” I said and gave her a big wink. “Welcome aboard.” I rest my case.
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LETTERS Editor’s Apology In reference to recent letters from Bernie Smith and Al Greir regarding Greir’s voting record on the new Parksville fire hall, incorrect information was provided by the editor to Smith prior to the publishing of his letter. For the record, Greir did vote to approve the fire hall tender process in January, 2010. Grier had declared a conflict of interest on the fire hall issue in October of 2009. Since there is no public record of a reversal of that decision, an assumption was made that Greir had not been a part of the fire hall process after Oct., 2009. THE NEWS, and its editor, stand corrected and apologize to both authors for having provided incorrect information leading to the publication of a misleading letter. — Steven Heywood, editor
Quick and the dead A vast majority of pedestrians in Qualicum Beach seem to have their own version of the Motor Vehicle Act when it comes to using Crosswalks. The government approved Act reads: A pedestrian must not leave a kerb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close it is impracticable for the driver to yield the right of way. In Qualicum Beach it is the norm for people to simply walk out from the curb onto the crosswalk whether there is traffic approaching or not. The expectation is that all drivers will be able to react and stop in time to avoid hitting the miscreants. Pedestrians believe that they have the right of way and they do, but only when a vehicle has seen them, has stopped and they are actually on the crosswalk. Even our young school-children are taught proper road crossing techniques of stopping and looking. Striding or shuffling onto a
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abhor war. It’s always caused by mad men who think themselves sensible. Always the result is slaughter. But not for the mad men. And it is not for them that I wear the poppy. It is for the men and women who were slaughtered, the cannon fodder. Ordinary people from all walks of life, from all levels of social structure, who either answered the call or had no choice. It didn’t make any difference. The end result was the same. Wearing a poppy does not mean one supports war. It means that once a year, a special tradition is observed to remember the fallen. It means that our respective nations, for two minutes at least, show solidarity in a common cause. There are people who come to our countries to do harm and who try, in many ways, to change our way of life. We can’t fight them, even if we wanted to. But we can show them what we are about. We can show them that when it comes to it, we can be united and will not roll over and give in. We can show them that they are up against a nation. Us. At least we can on Remembrance Day. Please wear a Poppy.
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crosswalk without stopping, looking and if necessary waiting will surely result in two classes of pedestrians in the town of Qualicum Beach; The Quick and the Dead. Smarten up people and stop yelling at drivers who squeal to a sudden halt because you didn’t look.
Bob Webber Qualicum Beach
Teach your kids rules of the road Please, please parents of teenage cyclists, try to instill in them the vital importance of obeying the rules of the road. Do it for their own safety as well as for the rest of us road users. A few days ago in our car, my
husband and I had stopped at the four way stop sign at Beach and Fern Roads in Qualicum Beach. When we were pulling out into the intersection to turn left onto Fern Road, we barely missed hitting a teenaged cyclist who was whizzing down Fern across our path while totally disregarding the stop sign. He was probably even totally unaware of our vehicle even being there. If we had continued driving across Fern Road there most certainly would have been an accident, with the cyclist hitting us broadside. I thank God that we were turning, because that cyclist is still alive today — I trust.
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Japanese debris an alarming issue I am concerned that there seems to be very little effort from the government to hold anybody accountable for the debris field heading this way from Japan. We all feel for the country of origin for there loss and devastation. However, this should be treated no different then a toxic spill. The pollution aspect is just as bad as the BP oil spill. The effects on marine life, sea birds and water quality will be devastating for years to come. Can anybody explain why nobody has picked up on this and started to insist that Japan should be responsible for cleaning this up? If a ship sinks and it spills a toxic load into the sea the owners are held responsible and the insurance covers the cost of remedial action. Why is this different? We know where it came from. Yes, we feel for all the people devastated by the earthquake and following tsunami. We also feel just as sorry for all the wild life dying at this moment because of the pollution from the debris floating unchecked in the Pacific Ocean. If it was oil then you would be seeing a huge cleanup operation. Can some one explain why this is different? The international community should step up and do something about this. Maybe we are thinking it will just float by and miss North America. This debris field is equivalent to dumping all the industrial and household floating debris and garbage from the whole of B.C. into the ocean in one go. The debris includes human remains, toxic waste industrial waste, tires, oil waste products ... the list is endless. We cannot ignore this threat and hope it goes away, it is immoral and naive.
Ted Whanstall Qualicum Beach
Pages of the Past By Ruth Smith Five years ago • Metal theft in Oceanside took a dangerous new turn over the past week. Police said they received sever reports of steel sewer grates being pried up and stolen in the Parksville area, leading to at least one injury when a pedestrian fell after stepping on a grate that wasn’t there. 10 years ago • Following a Health Canada advisory concerning overthe-counter cough and cold remedies containing Phenylpropanolamine (PPA), all Oceanside pharmacies have voluntarily pulled products containing the agent off their shelves. 20 years ago • A Qualicum Beach woman who discovered a two-way mirror in the Eaglecrest cabin she was renting is suing her former landlord for invasion of privacy. The woman said she felt violated and outraged upon discovery of the mirror in Aug. 1990, where she had been living for a year.
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If I don’t, and want to stay awake during the day and actually stay somewhat warm, as I assume would 99 per cent of the population of B.C., I will be punished financially for having the audacity to use Hydro during the peak time of use. This is the main reason for these meters, and it is a cash grab by BC Hydro from the most vulnerable in our society. If Tom Fletcher doesn’t believe this, then I have some great oceanfront property in the Sahara Desert for him to buy. Cheap. If he doesn’t want to take advantage of this great value, than perhaps I can at least send him my new Hydro bill every month. He shouldn’t mind paying, what with the amazing discount that will be available.
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Smart Meters installed on our houses. I will not repeat many of those reasons, as they have already been made public in various formats and letters in the past. So, I will voice my main concern as a senior citizen on a fixed income, and hope to speak for the many people and families that are low wage earners in this time of increasing prices on everything from food to gas. Right now, the Hydro meter only registers the amount of electricity I use for one month at a time. It doesn’t show what it is used for, or when I use it. With the new Smart meters, they will show exactly when I use my hydro. And there is only one reason for that function. Tom Fletcher, along with B.C. hydro, want us to believe that this particular and integral part of the meters will enable a “voluntary time-of-use” system where we can all get a “discount” by shifting our consumption to low-peak times. Well, to me that means that if I want to enjoy any heat in my house, I had better stay in bed during these cold winter days, and enjoy my heat from midnight to six in the morning.
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Large residential development on Renz Road re-ups permit By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER Parksville city council re-issued a development permit for the first phase of what was called â&#x20AC;&#x153;one of the largest developments weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve ever had.â&#x20AC;? Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s what councillor Marc Lefebvre called the original proposal for the 261 home Cedar Ridge Estates between Church and Renz Roads, when council first gave the go ahead in April 2009. Most councillors spoke against it at the time but then had to vote for it because the land was pre-zoned for single family development in 1994. Then-mayor Ed Mayne said council is legally bound to approve applications that meet the zoning and legal requirements. They only have leverage when a zoning change is required. â&#x20AC;&#x153;So basically what weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re saying is that most of us donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t agree with (this development) but weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going to vote for it because our hands are tied,â&#x20AC;? Coun. Sue Powell summed up at the time. The permit was good for two years, but the market didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t support it and Keith Brown and Associates re-applied on behalf of the property owners. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a very big project,â&#x20AC;? said director of community planning Gayle Jackson at Mondayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s council meeting, explaining it is not unusual to have to re-issue a permit, and that a new application fee was charged. With â&#x20AC;&#x153;some minor adjustmentsâ&#x20AC;? the report from staff said the proposal still meets the guidelines and that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the Local Government Act does not provide council with the discretionary ability to ultimately deny permit issuance.â&#x20AC;? The changes include altering the sidewalk design and altering a path route across the property, but also the addition of a five meter wide buffer zone as dedi-
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support a lot of other creatures,” Jacobson said. “We will be taking about 3,500 pounds of chum out of here in order to nourish life in the years ahead.” There are many things most Oceanside resiLittle Qualicum River Fish Hatchery spokesdents would rather do first thing in the mornperson Tom Forest said the dead fish not only ing besides shoveling rotting carcasses while nourish the marine waist deep in water, environment, but but Pat Jacobson also the plants and sure enjoys it. animals along the The president of side of the river. the Qualicum Beach He said this year Streamkeepers was has seen a healthy on hand at a spawnrun of salmon, ing channel on the with close to 80,000 Little Qualicum fish in the river, River Thursday, compared to about along with a crew of Brad Jackson and Ted Hollington hard at work. 30,000 fish for all of eager shovelers as last year’s run. they collected dead “It’s a bumper crop this year,” he said. “We salmon carcasses for redistribution higher up have no idea why.” the river. news@pqbnews.com “The salmon add nutrients to the soil and
Town mayor urges allowing families more trash cans By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER
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Families in Qualicum Beach could well get a break on their garbage. Following up from a question at last week’s all candidates forum, Mayor Teunis Westbroek called on town staff to prepare an amendment to the municipal waste management bylaw to allow families with children to put out two
garbage cans for the town’s twice-monthly collection at no extra charge. “As a family attraction and retention policy, this may not seem like much, but it is a signal and shows we want to welcome families even more than we have in the past,” Westbroek said. The move didn’t sit well with Coun. Mary Brouilette. “I think this is rather an overreaction,” she said. “We
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NDP regains lead in new poll By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS VICTORIA — The New Democratic Party has a nine-point lead over the B.C. Liberals, up two points since March, according to the latest poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. The poll found 40 per cent of B.C. adults support or are leaning towards the NDP in the next provincial election, scheduled for May 2013. That’s a two-point increase since the last Angus Reid survey in March, the first outright lead for the NDP since Gordon Campbell resigned as premier a year ago. The B.C. Liberals fell to 31 per cent support, a 12 per cent drop since March. The main beneficiary is the resurgent B.C. Conservative Party, which attracted 18 per cent of voter intentions. In the B.C. Interior and North, one in five surveyed support the B.C. Conservatives, while the NDP maintained a substantial lead in Metro Vancouver and Vancouver Island. Premier Christy Clark continues to • RELATED: Poll lead on the question says change in the of who would be the wind, says Randy best premier, with 25 White. per cent compared to Page A20 19 per cent for NDP leader Adrian Dix. B.C. Conservative leader John Cummins was the choice of nine per cent, with two per cent favouring B.C. Green Party leader Jane Sterk. BC Liberal MLA John Les acknowledged that most B.C. Conservative support is coming from the B.C. Liberals. “What this poll shows very clearly is that if the right-of-centre vote splits, the NDP gets in the back door,” Les said. NDP house leader John Horgan said Clark’s performance in the legislature shows she is looking for political wedge issues rather than solutions. Clark challenged the NDP Wednesday to support the federal government’s crime bill. Cummins has targeted the B.C. Liberals on crime, from its response to the Stanley Cup riot to Clark’s rhetoric on the federal crime crackdown. “This soft-on-crime Liberal government has cut prosecutors, cut sheriffs and wonders why our justice system is backed up,” Cummins said. The NDP’s current lead is smaller than the near-50 per cent support the party enjoyed in Campbell’s final months, when the B.C. Liberals slipped below 30 per cent support amid controversy over the harmonized sales tax. Personal approval ratings remained steady from the previous poll, with Dix at 40 per cent and Clark at 39 per cent. The Angus Reid survey was conducted online, with 803 B.C. adults taking part from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1. Its margin of error is plus or minus 3.5 per cent.
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The latest polls are out and it shows that change is on the wind — but maybe not the wind many are expecting, says Randy White. The poll released this week showed the NDP at 45 per cent support, the Liberals at 31 per cent and the Conservatives at 12 per cent. The Greens trailed at six per cent. “That’s pretty significant,” White said from his home in Qualicum Beach. “The Liberals cannot form a majority government with that number.” White bristled at suggestions his party was splitting the vote and thus electing an NDP government. “If the conservatives were not there, the NDP are going to win it anyway. Now it’s time for people to start thinking about the alternative, and not the Liberals who have fallen from grace. That’s why the Conservative numbers are going up. The NDP is going to win anyway and people are starting to look at the practical option here.” White said neither the NDP nor the Liberals can deal with the major problem at hand, which he said is declining disposable incomes. “They’re taxing and spending and both parties do that,” he said. “It’s just not palatable to anybody
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my yard,” which is about the same as the last few years. He also agreed that, “The less interaction between humans and wildlife the better, whether it’s with your bumper or feeding them.” Powell said she supported the motion but would like to see a bylaw prohibiting feeding, which council agreed to and directed staff to prepare. They will also include
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Candles lit for those lost By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Veterans in Qualicum Beach gathered at the cenotaph Thursday afternoon for a special, more intimate remembrance ceremony. The ceremony saw local residents who had lost a loved one during one of the conflicts in which Canada was involved light a candle in their honour in advance of the crowds. The ceremonies were officiated by Legion member Jack MacLean, who stressed the need to remember those who fell in two world wars and the Korean conflict. “Each year the candlelight ceremony seems more important,” he said. “As we hear the names of the soldiers who lost their lives around the world, we remember. As the candles burn through the night, the warm glow will shine on our cenotaph and remind us all of the need for all of us to remember.”
Members of the 893 Beaufort Squadron were front and centre during special candle-lighting ceremony in Qualicum Beach. Also speaking at the ceremony was an obviously touched mayor Teunis Westbroek, who spoke briefly about what the Canadian war effort meant to the people of his home country — Holland. “Coming from Holland, we will always remember the terrible suffering and losses
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11, from 1 to 3 p.m. She said her event is one of thousands going on around the world to raise money so hoop supplies can be purchased for under privileged children in impoverished places around the globe. There is a $5 entry fee for the not for profit event and a $2 charge to rent a hula hoop. Hoops are available on a first come first serve basis and you are encouraged to bring your own hoop if you have one. Schiller said all money raised will
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Garbage Busters get a green light BY NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A request by the Garbage Busters club at Arrowview Elementary school in Qualicum Beach for the donation of a garbage can got a thumbs up from council this week. The club paints a garbage can with environmental messages every year as part of their effort to clean up the environment of Qualicum Beach.
• Qualicum Beach council is still looking into its options in regards to a proposal to host the BC Seniors Games. In response to a query at Monday night’s council meeting, corporate administrator Trudy Coates said the idea was considered by the District 69 Recreation Commission and staff are preparing to sit down with the RDN to discuss its options. • Financial administrator John Marsh had high praise for the communmity Monday night in relation to both the lack of vandalism and the strong participation at the town’s pumpkin walk and fireworks show on Halloween
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night. “We had very few problems on Halloween,” he said. “It was a very successful evening.” • The building at 210 2nd Ave. West will get a variance for its overhang. Planner Paul Butler reported the building, which had suffered from the lack of an overhang, needs an encroachment variance. Council agreed to allow the overhang to project two feet into the road right of way. • Al Cameron is
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years. In a conference call with reporters from Beijing Wednesday, Clark said the second project is also in the Peace region, but investors have not yet announced the exact location. Another group of Chinese companies has announced it will invest $500 million in that mine. The Gething project applied for B.C. environmental assessment in 2006 and also faces First Nations and community consultation. The project application described alternatives for bringing the coal out from the mine site near
the W.A.C. Bennett Dam, using trucks on forest service roads or barges down Williston reservoir to connect to highways and the CN rail line. Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell first announced the Chinese investments in March. The investors estimate the Gething project will create 773 long-term direct jobs. Clark said she spoke with Chinese company executives about the major investments office being set up by the B.C. government to speed up approvals for projects like the mines.
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WILKINSON, Valgerdur â&#x20AC;&#x153;Joeyâ&#x20AC;? December 18, 1917 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; November 4, 2011
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At 11:42am Friday, November 04 we witnessed the closing of a dynasty. Joey closed her eyes and peacefully placed herself in the hands of God.
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Mom was born on December 18, 1917 in Hnausa, Manitoba (North of Gimili). She is the youngest of 13 children of Magnus and Ingibjorg Magnusson. Joey completed grade school before moving to Winnipeg where she worked for the Income Tax Department. On October 8, 1955 she married Robert Wilkinson who was in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1959 they adopted their ďŹ rst son Bruce and in 1962 their second son Robbie. Despite three career jobs, Joey spent her entire life solely dedicated to her husband while also providing the best care for her children. She asked for nothing. Joey touched many peopleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lives during her 93 years and was always loved and admired by all who were privileged to be graced by her presence.
of Qualicum Beach passed away peacefully on November 01, 2011 at Nanaimo General Hospital. James was born May 10, 1930 in Victoria. He leaves to remember him with love, his wife Lannet, daughters Sherri (Ric), Heather (Randy) and extended family; Toresa (Curt), Lori (Tom), Seann, 7 grandchildren and 1 greatgranddaughter. James spent 40 years in Aviation as a pilot. He retired to Qualicum Beach to enjoy many years of gardens and golďŹ ng. He was a kind and gentle man and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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LOST: GOLD ring, yellow Topaz stone & silver crescent diamond chips. 250-248-9737.
Foulger, Donald Roy A long and full life came to an end on November 6th, 2011 when Don succumbed to Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Disease. Born in Portsmouth, England, he served in the British Army for ďŹ ve years during World War II. He emigrated in 1957 to Saskatchewan where he worked as an engineer for the Dept. of Highways. Moving to Ottawa, he set up the Civil Engineering programme at the Algonquin College. He ended his professional career with the National Energy Board with responsibilities for the Alaska gas pipeline. He retired to Parksville in 1993 where he enjoyed golf at Morningstar. Survived by his wife Margaret Stewart and his son Peter.
ATTRACTIVE SINGLE Gentleman, 50 years young, romantic, slim, loves nature & outdoor activities, is looking for a Gentlelady between 35 & 48 years with similar interests, who is looking for a long-term relationship. Please donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be shy, take your heart in both hands and reply to: Box #25, c/o The News, #4 - 154 Middleton Ave., Parksville, BC, V9P 2H2
LOST AND FOUND
A Memorial Service was held on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at 1pm in Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. Flowers gratefully declined. For those so choosing, donations may be made to Knox United Church or Magnusville Heritage Site c/o Kerri Keane, 3 Whitkirk Place, Winnipeg Manitoba R3R 2A8 Sands ~ Nanaimo
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED Employment Opportunity for ARENA MAINTENANCE WORKER
Competition NO. 2011-76 (Permanent Part-time Position)
The Regional District of Nanaimo has an employment opportunity for a permanent part-time 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.
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
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.
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.
We require processor and feller buncher operators, plus owner operators and truck drivers. Work in the Vanderhoof, Fort St. James & Prince George areas. Call or send your resume. This can be a career for the right person Jared Gulbranson Gulbranson Logging Ltd. 250-567-4505 or 250-5675446 Cell:250-570-2261 Fax: 250-567-9232 email: jgulbranson@gulbranson.ca
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FACILITY LICENSE APPLICATION NOTICE Application for a Waste Stream Management License as per the Regional District of Nanaimo Bylaw No.1386, Waste Stream Management Licensing Bylaw. We, BFI Canada Inc., 1151 Herring Gull Way, Parksville, BC. V9P 1R2, intend to submit this application to the General Manager Environmental Services to authorize the operation of a municipal recyclables transfer station. The land upon which the facility will be situated is leased by the applicant and legally described as Lot 5, District Lot 103, Nanoose District, Plan VIP 73532 (PID: 025-387-138). The characteristics of the material managed at the facility will consist primarily of paper products and plastics, with a small quantity of construction & demolition waste and clean wood waste. The maximum quantity of recyclable material to be stored at the facility will be approximately 250 tonnes (100tonne paper/plastic, 75tonne C&D, 75tonne clean wood), of which will be transported weekly to an approved sorting facility in Nanaimo. Any person who may be adversely affected by the proposed facility operations and wishes to provide relevant information may, within 45 days after the first date of posting, publishing, service or display, notify the General Manager Environmental Services, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6N2, in writing setting out the reasons why they consider themselves adversely affected by the proposed operations. Dated this 11th day of November, 2011. Contact person: Mr. Neil Sadauskas, T: (250) 248-8109 CRAFT FAIRS
CRAFT FAIRS
CRAFT FAIRS
PLANNING / PRODUCTION ASSISTANT
WFP is currently seeking a Planning / Production Assistant to join our Mainland Coast Operation located approximately 20 minutes north of Campbell River. This full-time 18 month term position may include some travel to the coastal islands and inlets.Reporting to the Operation’s Planner, this role will be an integral part of all business functions at the operation, aligned to support the overall success of the organization. Critical skills and experience will include all aspects of office and data administration, reporting and analysis, accounts payables and receivables, in addition to admin. tasks necessary to support engineering,forestry, and production functions. Data management, invoicing and accounting functions will also be primary duties.
HELP WANTED
THE LEMARE GROUP is currently seeking: • Chaser • Hook Tender • Off Highway Logging Truck Driver • Boom Man • Loader Operator • Hoe Chucker • Heavy Duty Mechanic • 2nd Loader Bucker man All positions are camp-based for the Northern Vancouver Island area. Full time, union wages. Fax resumes to : 250-956-4888 or email office@lemare.ca.
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Dental Receptionist, Part-time
PROCESSOR OPERATOR WANTED to run a Waratah dangle head 320 Cat. Work on site in our post and rail yard in beautiful Southern BC. Great working conditions, competitive wage, benefits, profit sharing, 10 hour days, 4 days a week. This is a F/T permanent position. Email or phone: g_zieske@xplornet.ca Gary at 250-295-7911 ext. 102
We are looking for a dynamic, friendly person who loves multi-tasking in a very busy dental office. Preference will be given to someone who has previous dental reception experience especially with the Exan Power Practice database. Please email your letter and resume to: comoxdentalcare @gmail.com or call Anne 250-339-2531
TRADES, TECHNICAL HEAVY DUTY / COMMERCIAL TRANSPORT MECHANIC
Preferably with MVI Ticket for Cullen Diesel Power Ltd, Nanaimo BC. Detroit Diesel & Allison experience would be considered an asset.
We offer Full Benefits, Union Shop, Factory Training, Flexible Shifts. Fax resume’s to: (1)-250-758-9151 or E: fcp@cullendiesel.com
November 17th 1:00pm to 3pm at the Beban Park Recreation Centre Opportunity to learn about 2012 Funding Application.
A complete and detailed job posting can be viewed at: http: //www.western forest.com/careers/current _openings.php WESTERN FOREST OFFERS COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION THAT INCLUDES CORE VACATION HEALTH BENEFITS WITH THIS POSITION. If you believe that you have the skills and qualifications that we are looking for, please reply in confidence to: Human Resource Department Facsimile: (1)866.840.9611 Email: resumes@ westernforest.com Application Deadline: Thursday, November 24, 2011 Reference Code: MCO Admin
MEDICAL/DENTAL
MEDICAL/DENTAL CDA Family dental practice in Parksville area is searching for a Certified Dental Assistant to help with chair side duties. The successful candidate must be enthusiastic, positive, work well in a team environment.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Christmas Bazaar Saturday December 3rd, 10 - 3 pm, in the Main Lounge Christmas Tea from 2 - 4 pm Vendors interested in selling their crafts can pick up an application form at the reception desk or call 250.738.2818 All proceeds to the local food bank and SOS
ORGAN & KEYBOARD LESSONS In your own home on your own instrument KEITH CLARKE 1-250-743-9669 FINANCIAL SERVICES
ADVANTAGE ENGINE & COMPRESSOR SERVICES LTD. has an immediate opening. 3rd & 4th year apprentices will be considered depending on experience. Successful candidate will operate a service vehicle in northern Alberta. Must be willing to work overtime and/or long hours. Exp. in natural gas compression a definite asset. We offer very Competitive Wages, Bonuses and Benefit Plan.
E-mail resume to: jobs@ advantage-engine.ca or Fax to: 780-622-4409
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For more information or to book a personal tour, please call 250.752.2253 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach
ART/MUSIC/DANCING
Journeyman Heavy Duty Mechanic or Millwright
Esthetician~ Spa Therapist Program
The Gardens at Qualicum Beach
PERSONAL SERVICES
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HOME CARE SUPPORT MELISSA’S Compassionate Care is now accepting new clients for personal care. Call 250-752-7775.
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CRIMINAL RECORD?
Knox
Christmas
Christmas Craft Sale Saturday, Nov. 12
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Doors open at 9:30am Knox United Church 345 Pym St., Parksville A wide variety of crafts to choose from with 35 vendors committed. FREE ADMISSION & LOTS OF PARKING
Woodcraft Sale
1590 Morello Rd. Nanoose Bay
Fri. Nov.11 Noon-5pm Sat. Nov.12 10am-5pm Sun. Nov.13 10am-5pm
Handcrafted wood items Trays, trinket boxes, salt & pepper mills, spurtles. Also benches & Stools
Fraternal Order of Eagles #3922
1st Annual
Craft Fair & Bake Sale th
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Nov. 12 - 13 9am-3pm
#281A Pioneer Cres. Parksville Ph: 250 752752-5513 office@cfcchurch.com
(behind Pharmasave)
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artistry & facial artistry • manicures, pedicures • Spa therapy treatments • Relaxation massage And More!
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES CLEANING SERVICES ECO - friendly housekeeping services offered in the Parksville area. Responsible, experienced housekeeper excited to make your house shine! $20 per hour. Call Sage at: 250-586-5635 or email: krs.rabe@gmail.com HOUSE CLEANING, Openings, Monday or Tuesday, Call JoAnne 250-594-5155.
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTER Services.Parksville, Qualicum & areas. Kevin @ 250-240-7372
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
COMPUTER SERVICES
CONTRACTORS
GARDENING
HANDYPERSONS
PRESSURE WASHING
APPLIANCES
GARAGE SALES
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
WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Lawns, gardens, yard cleanup, large dump. Pressure washing, Irrigation. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
RED Pillar woodworks, custom design/Installation of wood windows, doors, cabinets. All aspects of Interior/exterior finishing. All jobs considered or need a hand call Markus @ 250-228-1060.
CEDARCHEK ROOF Repair. Cedar ridge cap replacement. Tile roof washing, demossing gutter cleaning, leak repair. WCB insured. 250-947-5176.
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
PARKSVILLE, 752 Soriel Rd. Sat. Nov 12 & Sun. Nov. 13 (8:30-3). lrg xmas outdoor blow-ups, dressers, 19 cubic black fridge, trailer hitch (Windstar Van),outdoor plants, household misc. elliptical trainer & much more.Rain or shine.
Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
DRYWALL FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.
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HANDYPERSONS
CARPENTER/ HANDYMAN Certified Journeyman 30 years experience Call Patrick 250-752-6616 OCEANSIDE HOUSE & Home: Repairs, maintenance and Holiday Christmas lights. Call Pete, (250)927-2641.
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SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.
MOVING & STORAGE
TILING OCEANSIDE TILE & STONE Over 32 years experience. Porcelian Tile, Ceramic, Slate, Granite, Marble, Natural Stone, & Cultured Stone. Free estimates. Call William at 250586-6682.
PETS
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.
PAINTING 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. AAA MASTER PAINTER - 3 rooms $499. 5 yr guarantee 1/2 price paint. WCB. References Call Rick 250-954-9503 O.K. THE HANDYMAN. Interior painting & plastering. Small or big jobs. 250-947-5970
PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554 PAWS OF PARKSVILLE High quality dog grooming of all breeds and sizes. Calm, quiet environment PH: Jesse at 250-927-3776
SHAGGY’S K-9 COMPANY
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.
Company Exercise, Socialize Dog Daycare & Bath 250-752-K999 Remembering Thousands of Service Dogs that have died in mans wars.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
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HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
CARRIERS
Needed in your area.
Call The News at 248-4341 ext. 260
The Parksville/Qualicum Beach News is
looking for a responsible person to deliver in your area! Anyone who is interested in making some extra cash and getting a little exercise at the same time is asked to call The News circulation at 248-4341, ext. 260. Routes are temporarily covered. We are looking for permanent carriers for these routes.
Qualicum Route #652 - 61 papers Alder, Crescent Rd. W., Hoylake Rd W, Poplar & Yew
Qualicum Woods Rt #608 - 99 papers Aspen, Chester, Hawthorne, Sycamore & Tamarack Corfield St. S., Hamilton & Trill
Parksville Rt #120 - 51 papers
Funding may be available.
Heath, Mills, Orchard, Pioneer & Sunset Blvd.
250-468-7777
Golden Dawn trailer park, 150 Corfield St. N.
Parksville Rt #126 - 43 papers Your Career Starts Here
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for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
UNDER $300 TIRES, W403 Aurora winter radial tires, on rims 205/65R15 92 T. $220 obo. 250-248-3634
FREE ITEMS FREE. 900 sq.ft. of turf. You roll, cut and take away. (250)586-8419, Parksville. 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.
PARKSVILLE, 7 Jenkins Pl. Sat. Nov 12, 8 - 12, Scrapbooking items, canning jars, TV’s, Camping gear & more. QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date: Nov. 13th., 8am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Tables $8.00. Ph: 250-757-8481 or 250-7579938. Rain or shine!
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE CAN’T GET Up Your Stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help. Call Acorn Stairlifts now! Mention this ad & get 10% off your new Stairlift! Call 1-866-981-5990.
SOLD
ELLIPTICAL Trainer, Cardio style. ET150. New Condition. $100. 250-752-2321 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper?
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED GUNS WANTED: I want to buy your guns. Call (250)4687533. SIMPLE treadmill. Portable preferred. 250-752-2321
GARAGE SALES
REAL ESTATE
QUALICUM BEACH ESTATE SALE NOVEMBER 17, 18 & 19 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM 474 BALSAM ST. (just off 19A @ Crescent Rd. W.) Qualicum Beach All items from this executive 4400 sqft home must be SOLD! Dining room set, French provincial sofa,love seat,chair set with matching tables, lots of other furniture, grandfather clock, bedroom suites, Solid Oak Armoire, pair of Italian made lamps, dishes, china, crystal, ornaments, pictures, just too many other items to list! Cash-Interac-All credit cards accepted. Everything must be sold in 3 days!! “Bring your best offers!!” HOSTED BY THE GOOD FOLKS @ Remember That Antiques & Collectibles (Opening soon in Qualicum Beach) For more info call Ken @ 250-927-0500 or email ken117@telus.net
HOUSES FOR SALE
FRENCH CREEK. Saturday Nov. 12, 8:30am-1pm. Furniture, baby/kid’s items, clothing, lots of household items. 1268 Gilley Cres. PARKSVILLE, 1304 Coldwater Rd. Sat. Nov. 12 & Sun. Nov. 13, 9 - 4. Lots of tools, marine stuff,4 boats, 3 outboard motors, best offer takes! household items, Years of stuff!! Rain or Shine!! PARKSVILLE, 19-1401 Price Rd. Sat Nov. 12th & Sun Nov. 13th, 9 - 3. Moving Sale! Lg. Queen head board, lg. entmt. unit, corner comp. desk, inside & outside xmas deco’s, & lots more! Rain or Shine!
FUEL/FIREWOOD
FUEL/FIREWOOD
CURRENT ROUTES AVAILABLE:
Parksville Rt #131 - 91 papers
ENROLL TODAY!
$$ CASH PAID $$
U-CUT FIREWOOD SALE
Kwalicum Secondary School Grad Fundraiser Every Sat. & Sun. in October & November
Gates Open 8:00am- Gates Close 4:00pm $40 per pickup load. Permits on Site.
LOCATION: Qualicum Beach
DIRECTION: On Memorial Ave. between round-about and the Hwy. 19 turnoff (underneath the powerlines) Safety equipment must be worn. Bucking pants or chaps, safety glasses, safe footwear. Firewood and access for this event is possible through consideration by Island Timberlands.
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COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
APARTMENT/CONDO
APARTMENT/CONDO
MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT
HOMES FOR RENT
SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION
SUITES, UPPER
297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 bath $1295. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
VILLAGE GREEN ESTATES
COOMBS, QUIET 1 bdrm RV, incl. util’s., walk to Coombs. $450 p/mo, 250-240-1445.
QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath brand new house w/ loft, propane F/P, N/S, small pet ok, $1050 mo + utils. Avail now. 250-752-5505
SHOREWATER RESORT in Qualicum Beach
ERRINGTON- 1 bdrm bach, new, F/S, horse friendly, wi-fi, $600.+ utils. (250)248-1717.
FREE FIRST month! Introductory special! 1000 sq.ft Office, Showroom, 2 offices, lunchroom / washroom. $800 p/m. Call Ray @ 250716-6797
FOR SALE BY OWNER NANOOSE Bay 5 Acre property zoned for TWO residences! Two bedroom home PLUS mortgage helper studio suite with 800 sqft workshop AND building lot. Horse/hobby farm, just 15 mins from the city of Nanaimo. Enjoy the country life with all the conveniences of city life nearby! Set up for horses, tack room with water, electricity, trails nearby. *Note: No realtors. We’ve dropped our realtor so we could drop our price! Priced to sell FAST! Assumable mortgage at 3.9% Call 1-250-468-7949 for more info
HOMES WANTED
WE BUY HOUSES Damaged House? Pretty House? Moving? Divorcing? Estate Sale? We will Buy your House Quick Cash & Private. Mortgage Too High and House won’t sell? Can’t make payments? We will Lease Your House, Make your Payments and Buy it Later!
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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 255 HIRST- 1 & 2 bdrms, $725 & $925. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com
CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach- 2 bdrm, 1 block to all amenities, spacious, 2nd floor, bright, corner Apt, balcony, storage locker, fully equipped bathroom, F/S, parking, N/S, N/P, $895/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM Beach, bright, excellent condition, 2 bdrm, patio, F/S, complete spacious bathroom, storage locker, parking, N/S, N/P, $930/mo. Please call Bill at 250-752-6997. ERRINGTON 1 bdrm Apt, priv ent, $585 hydro/heat incl’d, close to town. 250-954-0535. HILLIERS 2-BDRM apt. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $650. + utils. Avail now (250)468-2742 LARGE 1 bdrm apt, Parksville. $700/mth, inc heat/hot water. Newly renovated. NP, NS, refs reqd. 250-248-8874 LGE Bright Spacious 1 bdrm French Creek-X from Beach Sep entry /open concept F/S/DW/Gas FP Available Immed. Suits single. NS/NP $800/m (250) 248-7747 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 . ERRINGTON 1BDRM- private entrance. Avail immed. $550/mo+ utils. Refs req’d. Call (250) 954-0191. PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm Condo, 5 appls. Small pet ok. Ref’s. Avail Dec. 1st. $950/mo + utils. Call 250-248-6784. PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d, Nov. 1, $800/mo.(250)248-3350. QB Condo, comfortable 2 bdrm, 2 bth, walk out. Close to village. Kids, 1 pet OK, 5 appl, 1 yr. $900. +DD 250-594-4225
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. $1250 mo. Call 250-586-1100. QUALICUM BEACH- (downtown) 1 bdrm condo, top flr, 5 appls. Long term preferred. Available Dec 1. $675 mo. NS/NS. 250-752-1583. QUALICUM MANOR Apts, so conveniently located! 1 bdrm, excellent condition, ground floor, F/S, fully equipped bathroom, patio, storage locker, N/S, N/P, in quiet building, $795/mo. Please call Bill (250)752-6997.
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1, 2 & 3 bdrm units. 5 appls, F/P, patio. N/S, sm pet ok. Starting at $750. Quiet adult community. Close to town.
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SPORTS Kondors drag themselves into B.C. finals By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS “The Kondors are not only alive and well, they’re actually pretty hot right now.” Talk about rising from the ashes. Kwalikum Secondary School’s senior boys soccer team had a great ride back from Victoria Wednesday night, knowing they’d pulled their season out of the fire and earned their school’s third consecutive berth in the AA provincial championships. Just over a week ago, the host Kondors hung on for a fourth place finish at the North Island finals in Qualicum Beach. Two days later (last Friday) they made the trip down to Cowichan where they trimmed the Esquimalt Dockers 2-nil in a wildcard game for the last berth in the eight-team Island finals. Back at it this Tuesday and Wednesday at Saint Michael’s University School, the Kondors opened the Islands with an upset 3-0 win over the No. 1 seed from the North, the Gulf Island Scorpions. The Scorpions were the favourites in this one, but the lads from Kwalikum came to play. “It’s been quite the ride,” Kondors’ coach Butch Gayton confirmed from his cell phone on the way home from Victoria shortly after the game. Connal Spencer staked the Kondors to the early lead with two first half goals, and Grade 10 callup Darien Atkinson iced the win in the second half when he connected on a ‘greasy’ rebound with time winding down. “We were very excited — they’re a solid team, very skillful, and we were
Ben Robson and his KSS Kondors teammates pulled their soccer season out of the fire in Victoria this week. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO very happy to get out of there with the win,” said Gatyon, adding, “they hit some posts and a cross bar, they pressured us bigtime, but our thing now is we absorb the pressure and then counter-attack — that’s been the key.”
Against the South No. 2 Glenn Lyon Norfolk Gryphons Tuesday afternoon, the locals “came out flat and tired and never gained any traction,” in a 4-1 loss. Andreas Zehrer counted for the Kondors off a penalty kick.
In game three with their season on the line against the Carihi Tyees, the locals responded with a solid 3-1 win. Atkinson opened the scoring when he buried a Ben Robson rebound about 10 minutes in, and
Spencer upped it to 2-nil with a twisting, turning, left-footed half-volley. “It was a really bad angle and somehow he spun around and ripped the far side of the net apart,” said Gayton. Atkinson reeled in the win over the Tyees with about 10 minutes left in the game when he connected on a cheeky little chip over the charging keeper. That win earned KSS a spot in Wednesday’s threefour game against the Highland Raiders, with the winner of that match earning the final berth into the B.C.s. The Raiders punished the Kondors 7-1 at the North Islands, but it was a different story line on Wednesday. “So we’re dominating the game and Darien gets red-carded 10, 15 minutes in for objectionable conduct but the thing was we never missed a beat,” said coach Gayton, adding “it brought out some inner beasts in our guys ... it was nice to see.” Inner beasts indeed as the Kondors sent the Raiders packing in what Gayton described as “an emotional” 2-1 final. The two longtime rivals played to scoreless first half draw, and Andreas opened the scoring early in the second. The Raiders drew even about 10 minutes later off a free kick. Connell lifted the Kondors into the B.C.s when he scored the golden goal just as time expired. “So the ref blows the whistle to mark the goal and then he immediately blows it again to end the game. I’ve never witnessed that before,” said Gayton, then confirmed what we suspected, that “the boys were very happy.”
“It was quite a mob scene on the field,” he chuckled, “some of the guys may have sustained some career-ending injuries in the ensuing dog-pile.” Keeper Kevin Frampton “had an outstanding weekend,” tending the mesh for the Kondors every minute of all four games. “We definitely had some standouts this week,” said Butch. A WHOLE LOTTA SOCCER Starting with the North Islands (Nov. 1-2), the Kwalikum’s senior boys soccer team played 10 games in 9 days. “And that’s not including their Oceanside (youth soccer) commitments,” said Gayton, adding, “we’re paying for it now though — we have a lot of sore and inured bodies, but we have 11 days to heal up and get better.” Whatever happens from here on out says Gayton is all a bonus. With no returning players from last year, “they wrote us off at the start of the season,” said Gayton, adding, “we had no metro players, no development players, no nothing, just a bunch of Oceanside players that have come together to play as a team. “This team was given no chance,” said the longtime local high school coach, “so for them to earn a chance to prove themselves at the provincials is pretty special ...very rewarding. It keeps me ticking.” GAME ON The Kondors new set their sights on the BC High School AA Sr. Boys Provincial soccer championships slated for Burnaby Fields Nov. 21-23.
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Junior Whalers in for a dog fight It’s official: the blue and white from Ballenas are back in the thick of things in BC High School Sports girls volleyball. Not to be outdone by their senior counterparts, Ballenas Secondary School’s junior girls volleyball team turned in a strong showing at their district playdowns, where they finished second out of 10 teams and advanced to the North Island finals. In action at Wellington Secondary in Nanaimo last Friday and Saturday, the Whalers, ranked third going in, finished first in pool play at 4-0. They dumped Dover Bay 25-18, 25-22 in their quarterfinal Saturday morning, and followed that up with a straight set (25-18, 25-21) win over Barsby, which put them in the tournament final late that afternoon against the NDSS Islanders — the top-ranked junior girls volleyball team on the rock. According to Whalers’
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Ballaneas’ junior girls volleyball team looks to be peaking at the right time as they ramp up for their BC High School AAA playoffs. skipper Daryl Britz, it was the second meeting between the two teams. “They beat us pretty soundly (back on Oct. 19).” This time around the Whalers took the first set 25-23, and were leading the second set 21-20 only to end up losing 25-23. Ouch? “Ouch is right. It gets worse, unfortunately,” panned the longtime high school coach, explaining how in the third set (to 15).
“We were leading 9-4, and then arguably the best junior girls volleyball player on the Island, and their captain, goes back and serves up six in a row on us. They take a 10-9 lead, we exchange points, and end up losing 15-12 in what was easily the best match of the tournament. Lots of people cheering, lots of long rallies, great digs, great blocks — just all around high level play. It was very exciting,” said Britz, “to the point where
the players on the other court playing for third and fourth started watching our game.” GAME ON Now 39-7 overall this season, the Whalers are in Comox today (Friday) and tomorrow for the eight-team junior girls North Island finals slated for Mark Isfeld Secondary. The Whalers are in the same pool as No. 1 from the North, Timberline; No. 3 from
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Having fun with music Oceanside Concert Band ready to go Trumpets Wild By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER
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rom swing to Broadway musicals the popular fall concert of the Oceanside Concert Band with guests the Just Us Dance Orchestra is a music event not to be missed this weekend. A group of 35 musicians make up the Oceanside Concert Band and they will combine their talents for their annual fall concert Sunday, Nov.13 at Knox United Church. The group initially formed back in the ‘60s and has been attracting more and more members over it’s 50 years. Music director, retired Lt. Col. Gerry Klaassen, said the diverse group of people includes retired teachers, house wives and music professionals. “It’s a cross section of people having fun with music as a hobby,” he said, and added, “A lot of them picked up their instruments after they retired.” The group performs all kinds of music to please a wide variety of musical tastes, including Billy Joel songs, Marching Up Broadway, Wolvernie Blues and a rousing Latin version of Tamboo. Popular trumpeter and vocalist Bill Cave is a member of the band and there is a trumpet feature called Trumpets Wild. Klaassen said the fall concert, which lasts about two hours, is popular and Knox United Church is a great venue to enjoy their music. SEE
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Klaassen’s militar y music background Gerry Klaassen served in Canada’s military for 33 years; 17 as a performer on flute, piccolo and electric bass, the 16 years as a conductor, a training officer, a staff officer and finally as the Supervisor of Music for all Canadian Forces bands. Today Klaassen
will pay his respects to Canada’s war veterans at Remembrance Day ceremonies at the Parksville cenotaph. He said when he was in the military he performed at many Remembrance Day ceremonies, including on the beaches of Normandy. He said when he joined the military in 1963 there were people in the band who had been in the second
world war and those musicians shared many stories with him. Klaassen said, sadly many of the First World War veterans he had the opportunity to meet are all gone now. Klaassen’s son is currently serving in the Navy and is stationed out of Halifax. Three years ago he was deployed to Afghanistan and
Klaassen admitted he was concerned for his son’s safety over there. “He was on the ground in Kandahar for seven months.” Klaassen said because his son is in the supply trade he can serve in the Army, Navy or Air Force, so that is how he wound up serving in Afghanistan. As a musician in the Canadian Mili-
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tary, Klaassen said he too travelled a lot and although he went through basic training he was never put into a combat role even though he had weapons training. He said military musicians are waived from combat duty and his career involved performing musical duties for military functions and providing musical support for all aspects of military life, including ceremonial parades, graduations and ship ceremonies. “We played for dignitaries at official functions. I played for the Queen,” he stated. He said he enlisted after Grade 12 because it was a great opportunity to study music. He said the military had its own music school in Victoria and, “we practiced music for 8 to 10 hours a day.” He said a music career in the military is attractive because few employers offer steady work and guaranteed pay and benefits to play an instrument He said marching with a musical instrument in the military isn’t as challenging as the marching you see high school bands doing. “The choreograCONTINUED FROM PAGE
Oceanside Concert Band conductor Gerry Klaassen spent 17 of his 33 years in the military in the band, travelling and playing around the world. SUBMITTED PHOTO phy in the military is much easier. We go in straight lines and only have to turn left and right.” He said when he was with the Royal Canadian Regiment Band and the Nadan
Band he had many opportunities to perform all over Vancouver Island and said his lengthy music career in the military was rewarding and enjoyable. reporter@pqbnews.com
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Just Us on stage at Knox The communityminded band also has an outreach program where they play at senior homes in the area. The concert will also include a performance by the Just Us Dance Orchestra, playing music from the Big Band era. Klaassen who plays bass in “Just Us” said they will perform four swing numbers in-
between the Concert Band performance. Klaassen who also conducted the Nanaimo Concert Band for 12 years said after a bit of a break from that band he will be back leading them in a couple of weeks. The Sunday afternoon concert is sponsored by the Parksville and District Music Association, with proceeds going to
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Remarkable Vancouver Island cellist Helena Jung is the guest artist for this autumn’s Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra (NCO) concert Sun., Nov. 13, at St. Edmunds Church in Parksville. Well known in the Comox Valley for her high level artistry, both in standard classical repertoire and more eclectic fare, Jung is sure to have the audience totally engaged as she plays Haydn’s masterful Concerto in C Major. The Director of the orchestra, Karl Rainer said Jung is only performing the one piece and the orchestra will accompany her. He agreed it is a challenging piece. “We have to find a balance so everyone can hear her while we play in the background. That is where three months of rehearsal comes in,” he said. Rainer admitted Jung has been practicing her solo for six months and he is sure the audience will be thrilled. “Jung is fantastic. It is going to be an incredibly exciting concert,” he stated. Jung got her Master’s Degree in Cello Performance at Ewha University in Seoul, Korea in 1996.
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The Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra will perform Sunday at St. Edmunds Church in Parksville and will feature a solo by cellist Helena Jung. A resident of the Comox Valley since 2006, she plays with the Vancouver Island Symphony Orchestra (VISO) in Nanaimo and has volunteered her musical talent for many community events. Rainer said she has also taught some of the cellists in their orchestra. Also featured in Sunday’s concert is A Downland Suite by John Ireland, a 1932 composition that elicits musical images of the very English Sussex countryside. Other works include: Three Pieces in Baroque Style by Krzysztof Penderecki (1963); two pieces by William Walton from the 1944 film, Henry V; and Handel’s Concerto Grosso op.6, No.1. Rainer said in the Handel
piece there will be two violin solos that will be very pleasant to listen to. Rainer not only directs the orchestra, he performs as well and said while it is unusual to have no conductor in an orchestra, it is not unheard of. He pointed to the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra out of New York City, which for decades has been performing to audiences around the world without a conductor. Rainer said because the NCO has no conductor, their members also get to take a more active role in the orchestra and have a lot of fun playing violin, viola, cello and double bass. He admitted the format works for an orchestra their
size with 20 to 25 people, but with a big orchestra things would likely fall apart without someone waving a baton. The ensemble of approximately 25 string players continues to mature under the direction of Rainer and represents a most worthy source of live chamber music in the mid-Island region. Rainer said they have been together for about seven years and perform three major programs a year. The NCO performance is Sun., Nov. 13, at 2:30 p.m. at St. Edmunds Church in Parksville. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for students and children under 12 are free. Tickets are available in advance at the Port Theatre or at the door.
Diverse musician Bruce Vogt at TOSH this Sunday QUALICUM BEACH — A lecture and solo recital by internationally acclaimed concert pianist Bruce Vogt is what’s in store for those attending Music on Sunday at The Old School House Arts Centre (TOSH). The special Franz Liszt Bicentenary Concert II, titled “Franz Liszt: Spiritual Visions” will be held from 2:30 to 4:30 on Nov. 13. Among the elite of Canadian pianists,
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Rehearsals … running lines, and then being on stage for 14 performances is a big commitment and finding the perfect actor to take it on for a major role in the ECHO Players production of You Can’t Get There From Here is proving difficult for Director Wendy Punter. Auditions for the comedy written by Pat Cook haven’t wrapped up yet because Punter is still looking for a male between age 25 to 35 for one of the leading roles. The show runs Feb. 9 to 26, 2012 at the Village Theatre and Punter would like to begin rehearsing but she is still searching for the perfect guy to play the role of reporter Arthur Lyman. Punter, who directed the popular Over the River and Through the Woods last season, said she had a hard time casting young people in that production and now she is faced with the same struggles in her latest play. “We have a good pool of mature actors in this area but it is hard to find young people. It gets disheartening for a director,” she admitted. Punter said ECHO Players tries to present plays that appeal to all audiences and they want to do productions that include a mixture of all age groups but it isn’t easy finding young actors in these parts. “There are theatre groups in Nanaimo, Ladysmith, Courtenay and Port Alberni and they are all looking for young people and they get snapped up right away.” She said roles for young men are even harder to fill because typically a lot of men don’t go into acting. She said for the males that do choose to act they have to balance their work and family lives with their commitment to the theatre and that can prove difficult. She said it can be a bit overwhelming for
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ECHO OK with arts centre idea By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER If the Town of qualicum Beach opts to include a performance venue in their plans for the old school district bus garage site, it shouldn’t cause a conflict with ECHO Players. That was the message from ECHO president Brenda Jemmeson when asked about the concern at Monday night’s council meeting. Jemmeson appeared with director Alistair McVey to give council a rundown of ECHO’s
past and present activities. When asked by outgoing councillor Jack Wilson whether the performing arts centre would enhance or infringe upon ECHO Players’ activities, Jemmeson said it wouldn’t likely be an issue. “It wouldn’t infringe on what we do. Whether it would enhance Qualicum Beach though, I’m not sure. Once you get a performing arts centre, it starts to become very expensive to maintain.” She noted that ECHO Players spends approximately
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Players and Theatre B.C. provided excellent feedback to the amateur actors, directors and playwrights who took part in the seventh annual festival. Haughty Towers, which got an honorable mention for Best Original Script was one of the of the five plays presented. The ECHO Players comedy was inspired by the BBC series Fawlty Towers and was written by Mike Andrews who has been with ECHO Players for two years. SEE
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So many of our citizens came out to the all-candidates meeting. Our candidate, Paul, not only answered all the questions with insight and clarity, backed up with concise facts, but was the ONLY candidate who clearly laid out his vision for a future Parksville. He was the ONLY candidate who provided specifics instead of “hiding” behind the delayed and costly OCP (Official Community Plan) study. His First Priority: FISCAL RESTRAINT His Second Priority: Urgent 24/7 Care Facility, NOT another Day Clinic • Freeze on hiring new staff (11 were hired recently) • Freeze on hiring consultants/studies • Reconsider the 23% wage increase council voted for themselves • Review water rates - the City can’t ask its citizens to CONSERVE water when its own sprinkler system wastes water when on during the RAIN. • Limit any tax increases to 0%-2% • Stick to fundamental principles of the OCP and bylaws Paul is well aware of the letter writing episode in his life, which happened in the 1990s. He has apologized multiple times. At some time one chooses to move on after accepting and learning from it. HE DID. It happened after his undefeated 9 year service as Mayor (1987-1996) during which time he broke the tie vote to SAVE the ESTUARY from destruction and kept the skyline clean from high rise waterfront development (which we have now after totally ignoring the explicit wishes of 90% of the population). His FISCAL RESTRAINT approach ensured Parksville’s debt was under control and Parksville’s taxes were BELOW average in B.C. This critical election is not a popularity contest but about strong leadership, with experience in FISCAL MANAGEMENT. • Leadership It’s YOUR wallet that needs protection on November 19.
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Backporch Banjo performs this weekend COURTENAY — Bluegrass music with an old-time, toe-tapping sound is one way to describe their special combination of Scruggs style and clawhammer banjo, finger-picked guitar with stand-up bass, mandolin and vocal harmonies. Their repertoire includes traditional bluegrass, old-time and original tunes. It has been a busy summer and fall for Backporch Banjo. The four-piece band, based in Courtenay and Qualicum Beach, was kept busy playing all summer. Highlights included performing at the first Lighthouse Bluegrass FestiCONTINUED FROM PAGE
val, where Backporch Banjo shared the stage with Canada’s premiere bluegrass band, the Foggy Hogtown Boys and, from Colorado, the international bluegrass supergroup Long Road Home. Later in the month Backporch Banjo performed at the Chemainus Bluegrass Festival, sharing the stage with mandolin wizard John Reischman and the Jaybirds. Following these events, they performed at Canada’s longest-running bluegrass festival, the Coombs Bluegrass Festival, sharing the stage with Mark Phillips and 3rd Generation from Oklahoma, and from Chicago, Spe-
cial Consensus — one of bluegrass’s longest-running touring groups. Having firmly established their band on the bluegrass festival circuit, Backporch Banjo is now busy at Meadow-Woods Studio, preparing for the release of their debut album, slated for early 2012. The band features Earl Purvis on upright bass, Linda Thorburn on Scruggs banjo, Bob Slater on guitar and Kazimea Sokil on mandolin and clawhammer banjo. Backporch Banjo will play in Courtenay at the Zocalo Café this Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. — Submitted/Black Press
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Play festival hands out awards to area ensembles He said he was pleased with the recognition he received for his original script considering it was the first play he had ever written. “The cast and crew did a great job and the adjudicator’s comments were positive,” he said and added, “I achieved what I was hoping to do and I have started to write another play.” Andrews said he wrote the play as a full length production but condensed it for the festival and now he will bring it back to its original form and present it as a two act play. He said at 45 minutes in length it is too long for a one act play but he thinks it will be a hit if it is presented in two acts. He admitted he has already had a request from the Gabriola Players and another group in Duncan, who are interested in performing
the play. He said the response from the audience to the play on Sunday was excellent and he can’t say enough about how the cast performed, particularly Bev Birchard who played two roles in the performance. Birchard’s husband passed away on Sun., Oct. 30 the same day the play was being presented at the Seniors Centre in Parksville. Birchard had to be replaced for that performance but Andrews said she decided to perform for the festival on Nov. 6 to honour her husband. The one act play festival is a good way to encourage first time directors to get their feet wet and Doug Toombs, who is one of the founders of the festival, said it provides new and experienced writers, directors
and actors an opportunity to showcase their talent. He said the juror discussed how each play could be improved making it a learning experience for all involved. The festival, which ran on Nov. 4, 5 and 6, featured five community theatre groups competing for bragging rights and trophies. Best Female Actor in a Supporting Role went to Janet Dol and Brenda Jemmeson for their performances in Haughty Towers, while Best Male Actor in a Supporting Role was awarded to George Marshall for his role as plumber Igor Budski and William Browne in Haughty Towers. Andrews said Dol and Jemmeson were hilarious together and the juror recognized that he couldn’t hand out only one trophy in
the category because the two had to play off each other. Dori McGarrigle. who directed Haughty Towers. received an Honorable Mention for her directorial work. Best Ensemble was awarded to Kwalicum Players for their production of the comedy Her Majesty the King while the Whalebone Theatre group got an Honorable Mention for their ensemble in Something I’m Not. Best Play was awarded to the Dramarama group out of Nanaimo for their comedy Chaos And The Cosmos. The play also took home awards for Best Director: Jesse M. Cooper; Best Original Script: Graham Roebuc, Best Female Actor in a Lead Role: Amber Lochead, and Best Male Actor In a Leading Role: Geoffrey Moddle. reporter@pqbnews.com
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