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Pennies for Presents effort It’s that time of year again. THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS is collecting your pennies — the proceeds of which will help some of the people most in need this holiday season, and into the new year. Our goal this year is $5,000. THE NEWS raised $7,400 last year, so if we get close to that again, wonderful. The money will be split between the Society of Organized Services and the local Salvation Army, to help with their local community support services. To donate your pennies, drop them off at THE NEWS’ ofﬁce on Middleton Avenue in Parksville any time during open hours. We’ll accept pennies — and other donations of cash — throughout the year.

Anne Mabberley and her horse Jack were dressed up for the Silver Spurs Riding Club’s annual toy ride for the Society of Organized Services recently. STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO

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Arrests made in Trebble murder Two people taken into custody after four-month investigation into Errington killing

Sharp work by the Nanaimo RCMP detachment’s forensic investigation unit is being called crucial to the arrest of two people in relation to the July 2 murder of Errington resident Douglas Trebble, 47. Nanaimo RCMP spokesperson Const. Gary O’Brien was tight-lipped about the details of the arrest, but noted the first of the two arrests was made at 6 p.m. Monday night in Qualicum Beach, while the second arrest took place Tuesday morning in Victoria. Both arrests were carried out by the Vancouver Island Major Crimes Unit, with the Qualicum Beach arrest assisted by the Oceanside RCMP. Both suspects are facing charges of murder.

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Police have arrested two people in connection to the July 2 murder of 47-year-old Douglas Trebble in his home in the Pine Estates trailer park in Errington. Trebble’s body was found inside his Errington residence on July 2 by a neighbour. Evidence located at the

scene suggested that an altercation had taken place inside the home. Officers with the RCMP Forensic Identification

Section worked over four days inside the residence, gathering and analyzing evidence. That effort, O’Brien

said, clearly paid off. “Kudos to the forensic evidence gathered by the Nanaimo Forensic Investigation Unit,” he said. “Their work was key to making this arrest.” In order to safeguard the integrity of the investigation, O’Brien would not divulge either the names or even the gender of the people arrested. “We’re not saying who they are,” he said. “The investigation is very sensitive at this point.” Police are asking anyone who has information about this murder, to contact the Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit at 250-380-6200. If you wish to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go online at www. nanaimocrimestoppers. com news@pqbnews.com

First Nation seeks injunction against observers NANAIMO — The Nanoose First Nation has applied for an injunction to keep observers away from a controversial logging operation on Vancouver Island. Addressed to people involved in protesting the logging of the land — known as District Lot 33 (DL33) off Morelo Road in Nanoose Bay — the injunction is scheduled to be heard in court today (Friday, Nov. 25) and could be granted as early as today. Brent Edwards, a Nanoose councillor who oversees the band’s forestry portfolio, said the tenure in question is second-growth forest, and the band has

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A copy of the injunction is attached to a gate at the entrance to a logging operation at DL33 in Nanoose Bay. made every effort to consider the environmental impact and the safety of

the protesters. “We were shut down the first and second day by pro-

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injunction is really for the safety of the people who are there in the forest during the logging process. We have to sort through selfproclaimed experts and our own experts, then take a look at the real big picture and the real big picture is we’re neighbours with these people and to move forward, we don’t want to put anybody in danger.” Edwards added that the logging licence was not challenged in court and the band has met or exceeded all environmental regulations for the cut block, which will not be clear-cut. Beginning Nov. 9, the Nanoose First Nation was approved by the province to log one-quarter of the 64-hectare parcel of Crown land. SEE RARE ON A6

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SOS CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGN THE NEWS is following the progress of this year’s Society of Organized Services’ Christmas Campaign. Their goal is $95,000 to raise for their local social programs for families, seniors and youth. Watch THE NEWS for this ongoing tally and be sure to contact the SOS — 250-248-2093 — to help people in need in our community.

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he Second World War ended nearly 70 years ago, but for some families in Japan, its impact will be felt for generations to come, says Shino Yoneda. “I had read so many stories about Japan, but it was not a very serious study about what happened in the past. I thought it was just history,” said the Qualicum Beach mother of two. “Then one day at university I met a classmate from Hiroshima and I learned he had to carry special identification because his parents were exposed to the bomb and when he developed a radiation-developed disease, the government would take care of him.” His children and grandchildren, she added, would also have to carry the card. “It really hit me. The war is over and in the history books, but not really. People like him will always carry that fear, that ticking time bomb in their body.” Yoneda, who was born in the town of Shizuoka, south of Tokyo, knows there’s not much she can do to prevent the long-term damage from the fallout from the March 11, 2011 quake and tsunami that damaged the Fukushima nuclear, power plant, but she wants to make sure her children know all there is to know about it — and she wants to deliver at least some moral support to her country of origin. She is taking a page from the book of Sadako Sasaki, a 10-year-old Japanese girl who tried to stave off her death from leukemia as a result of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima by making 1,000 origami cranes. In Japan, the crane is seen as a mystical creature and folding 1,000 origami cranes is said to make one’s wish come true. Unfortunately, Sasaki didn’t find out if the legend was true, succumb-

ing to her cancer after having folded only 644 of her cranes. Her friends and family members completed the 1,000 and buried them with her. Since then, the origami crane has been seen as a symbol of world peace. Yoneda is asking Qualicum Beach residents to help her fold 1,000 origami cranes prior to her leaving for Japan on Dec. 12. “I am going to visit my parents, but this time I will take my children to Hiroshima, because I want them to learn what happened there and what kind of mistake we made and learn from those mistakes,” she said. “The war was bad enough, but now we have the nuclear power plant and that radiation. I want my children to learn about how nuclear power and atomic bombs are not helping.” She said she is hoping to takethe cranes to the Hiroshima memorial, which contains a monument to Sasaki. “I want students around the area, adults, whoever wants to help,” she said. “The purpose is not only to help Hiroshima but for peace all over.” Yoneda said she would be happy to teach origami crane-making to anyone who wants to learn. She can be reached at Shino Yoneda shows off some of the origami cranes she plans to take to Japan. 250-752-7597.

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That approval came despite pro- protected along the eastern part tests from local communities, the of Vancouver Island. Of that land, Regional District of Nanaimo, and a small percentage is old-growth, environmental groups like the Wil- including DL33. derness Committee, because the lot Across B.C. the province is home to a rare coastal Douglas controls about nine per cent of fir forest and wetland ecosystems remaining coastal Douglas fir called a Douglas fir biogeoclimatic forests, about 23,500 hectares, and zone. so far has protected Annette Tanner, 7,600 hectares. The spokeswoman for the ecosystem is not found mid-Island chapter of in any other part of the Wilderness ComCanada. mittee, said the First The Wilderness Nation has the right to Committee has worked log the area through its to protect rare coastal successful application, Douglas fir forests but blames the provinsince the mid-1990s, cial government for and worked for more allowing it to be logged than two years spein the first place. ANNETTE TANNER cifically to protect “We’re hoping that DL33, which sits in a ... provincial the provincial governUNESCO-designated government to blame ment will reimburse biosphere reserve. It the Nanoose First has sent observers Nation monetarily for the cost daily to the logging sites to ensure they would have received from the no further damage is incurred to property and start moving ahead other trees or sensitive areas when very quickly to conserve whatever big trees are cut down. areas are still remaining, not only “We have people there watchon Crown land but also on private ing,” said Tanner. “Both to ensure land,” said Tanner. the Crown land and nearby private Six per cent of coastal Dougland aren’t damaged any further las fir forests are on Crown land than they are already being damand only 110 hectares have been aged.”

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Million-dollar trail hinges on land negotiation BY STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR Representatives of The Nature Trust are waiting to hear about a proposed million-dollar trail between Rathtrevor Provincial Park and the City of Parksville’s Community Park — and until they do, the proposed project is dead in its tracks. Both the city and Regional District of Nanaimo have authorized their staff this week to begin work on plans for the trail — dubbed a multi-use greenway — that could cost the city upwards of $1 million. That’s an early estimate, however, as city chief administrative officer Fred Manson said council’s approval this week means staff can develop a more detailed plan. There are a couple of

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This city map shows the proposed trail route from Rathtrevor Provincial Park to the city’s Community Park. prerequisites, he noted, including an application for a grant from a $30 million provincial government recreational infrastructure program and the need to negotiate with The

Nature Trust (TNT), as the proposed route crosses their land. Tom Reid, TNT’s Vancouver Island conservation land manager, said he’s aware of past talks

about the idea, but was not aware of the city and RDN’s decisions to proceed and awaits contact. “Our concerns would be to review (the plan) in regards to our conser-

vation needs,” he said. “There are a lot of pressures on the property they are hoping to use.” The route would run from Rathtrevor park, through the San Pareil residential area, cross a proposed footbridge over the Englishman River and connect with the Community Park via Nerbus Lane. A significant portion of the trail would cross TNT-owned land at the base of the Flats — part of the river’s estuary. That portion of land, Reid said, is also part of a provincial wildlife management area and would require the province’s involvement as well. “Then, it might only allow for passive public use,” he said. TNT already works with other jurisdictions on trails. For example, Nanaimo’s Buttertubs

Marsh is on TNT land. Such uses, he continued, cannot conflict with TNT’s mandate for conservation. Early ideas for the greenway include lighting on portions within residential areas and the entire length being paved. Manson said detailed plans are in the works, but should they win a grant, the trail would have to be completed in a three-year window. Parksville councillor Marc Lefebvre said he is opposed to paving, especially since it is being touted as an eco-sensitive greenway. Manson said the trail would have to be accessible to as many people as possible — including wheelchair users — hence the paving option. Manson confirmed that as the project advances, there would be a public consultation period.

Powell says Health Act loophole is costing municipalities thousands of tax dollars BY STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR Angry over losing more than $88,000 a year in tax dollars,

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City seeking satisfaction By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER

Parksville is conducting an online resident satisfaction survey to help staff and the new council understand the community’s priorities and evaluate the effectiveness of the city’s services. They are using the same questions used in a 2008 telephone survey and a more comprehensive mail survey in 2010 so they can compare the results. The current survey and past results are available through the city’s webpage at www. parksville.ca. “This new customer satisfaction survey is being conducted so the city can continue to enhance the way it delivers existing programs and services and to identify key issues important to residents,” said city communications officer Debbie Tardiff in a news release. The survey must be completed by January 15, 2012 and the results will be posted in February. Residents who do not have access to the website can obtain a copy from the administration department at city hall.

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Health Act loophole Last year, the city was forced to exempt the facility from its commercial taxes. This exemption, Powell said, is allowed in a B.C. Health Act loophole — one that won’t be reviewed again until 2016. “I’m forcing this issue,” she said, “an issue that won’t be changed until 2016.” Powell is angry over the loss of tax dollars from a private business and wants the city, followed by the Association of Vancouver Island and Coastal Communities and the Union of B.C. Municipalities to address it now.

Patterson bids city council goodbye By STEVEN HEYWOOD NEWS EDITOR

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— Nov. 21, 2011

Newly-elected mayor Chris Burger’s first order of duty at the first council meeting after the Nov. 19 civic election — was to make a woman cry. Burger presented outgoing councillor Teresa Patterson with a bouquet of flowers TERESA and thanked her PATTERSON for her six years of ... spent two terms as service on council. a city councillor “You should be very, very proud,” Burger said, to which Patterson shed a few tears. “You set a good example for your children and the citizens of this city.” At the end of the meeting, an emotional Patterson said farewell to council, thanking them, city staff and residents for their support and help over her two terms. • City council approved the 2012 budget for the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. It includes a three per cent increase in rental fees as well as money set aside for a financial audit. • City staff were given the go-ahead to produce a bylaw that would ban the feeding of deer in city limits. • The Parksville and District Curling Club will receive $500 from the city, in support of the planned 2012 B.C. men’s provincial curling championship February 7 to 12. • The City has accepted the Regional District of Nanaimo’s regional growth strategy. They did ensure the city has ‘wiggle room’ within that strategy to meet specific, local needs.

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• Creating a revised city policy regarding how staff deal with abusive or violent people, was put off until next month to allow staff to clarify a few points. • City council passed the Arrowsmith Water Service and Englishman River Water Service 2011 final budgets and 2012 to 2016 financial plans. • Councillor Marc Lefebvre noted the RDN will be spending upwards of $9,000 to improve the area’s HandiDart bus service. • Lefebvre also razzed the two new city councillors — Peter Morrison and Bill Neufeld — on their lack of hair.

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Another tax drain

he provincial government just added another level of red tape and expense to B.C.’s municipal governments — and its taxpayers. They have announced this week the creation of a municipal auditor general — a new position, plus 12 staff and a $2.6 million annual budget — to look into financial irregularities in local government budgets. The job was created after B.C. business groups lobbied for such an position, and following a Canadian Federation of Independent Business report alleged most communities are outspending their population growth. The Union of B.C. Municipalities called the CFIB on its specious report and opposed the call for an auditor general, saying it’ll cost taxpayers more. That’s being proven out with the creation of the provincial position and its support services — which, one assumes, will only be called to act on a complaint basis. Soon, the auditor will start making recommendations on how local governments can save money. If the municipalities are willing to listen. Municipal governments already are required to balance their budgets (the province is not) and are also required to have the books audited annually. This is by law. Instead of creating another drain on taxpayers’ pocketbooks, the province — if it was that concerned about municipal spending in the first place — should have bolstered the local government act, requiring more detailed and thorough annual audits — with stiff penalties for noncompliance. That’s unlikely to cost the province $2.6 million a year. If a local level of government makes questionable spending decisions, the province already has the option of taking over, getting the local body’s financial house in order, and allowing local electors to start again. This issue is more about the business community complaining about high municipal taxes and trying to wrest away dollars spent on other municipal services. Their beef may be valid, but they’re not being up front about it. What the new municipal auditor general position does, is get their foot in the door — and that’ll be on the backs of resident taxpayers. — editorial by Steven Heywood

Want to row, row, row your boat? Then leave me out

was dead meat and I knew it. I was right in the front row, sitting beside mayor Steve Wallace at a fundraising event at the Quesnel Legion. The food had been filling at least, but now was the time I had come to dread: the entertainment. In this case it was a First Nations dance troupe who took to the floor and performed a couple of numbers to polite applause before their leader, cheerfully announced they would perform one more song and then do a friendship dance. My eyes went wide. Friendship dance? I knew what that meant. They were going to pick people out of the audience to join them on stage and dance. And there I was, editor of the local newspaper, sitting next

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to the mayor, right at the front table. I might just as well have had a bullseye on my head. “Excuse me,” I said. “I have to go to the bathroom.” I sat in the stall, wishing I had something to read, as the drums swelled in the room next door and then, finally, faded away. “Soon,” I thought. There was a bit more talk and then the beat began again for what must be the friendship dance. I let it get really going before I finally left the bathroom. Sure enough, there was Steve Wallace, hands on the shoulders of the poor guy in front of him,

hopping around clumsily, pretending to enjoy himself. I picked up my camera. “Give us a smile, sunshine!” I said, grinning. He returned my By Neil smile as the camera Horner flashed, but his eyes were like ice. I get a chill up my spine just thinking about that look, which I found myself doing right near the end of the forum on cultural issues here in Qualicum Beach. “Hey everybody,” some lady said. “We’re all going to get together over by this wall and do an activity before we go!” My ears registered all this of course, but all that my primitive reptile brain heard was the

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word, “Go!” I made my move, looking neither to left nor right as I beelined for the bathroom. Yup, they were definitely going to sing! Move it, soldier! At the door, I turned and fired … once, twice, then ducked through the doorway and headed for the John. Before I went in though, I paused. To heck with it, I thought. I’ll just go. The meeting’s over. I’m outa here. There’s nothing to read in there anyway. I wasn’t the only one. As I walked down the hall, another door opened and, in ones, twos and little groups, other singalong refugees streamed for the safety of their cars.

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“Nice,” I thought. “Back door. Should’a thought of that myself.” Then I was gone. You know, I really like covering your events in Qualicum Beach. It’s interesting and sometimes there’s drama — although, after seven years, I’m still waiting for the big council fist fight. But you know what? Don’t ask me to get up and dance, recite poetry or sing rounds in front of the whole town. Ain’t gonna happen, and while I might be persuaded to sing a solo some time if you ask me real nice, I’m afraid I’m going to have to leave you to row, row, row your boat all by yourselves. I don’t want to have to pack a Bathroom Reader to every meeting I attend.

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LETTERS Incentives might increase votes The latest municipal elections in B.C. bring the same old familiar results; not in the faces or personalities of those elected or rejected on November 19, but in another pathetic turnout by the local electorate. The provincial average participation was under 30 per cent, with some communities only registering in the low-teens. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a stark contrast of what democracy means to us, compared to what it means to people in the Middle East and North Africa â&#x20AC;&#x201D; who are dying in their thousands for a chance to vote. There are many options to get B.C. voters interested, here is an idea: as there is a penalty for late payments of property taxes; why not have a credit on property taxes for those who vote in civic elections? Maybe a substantial tax reduction for each year of the three-year mandate, as an incentive to vote, and municipal governments would never actually lose revenue by handing out voting credits. Property taxes would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;adjustedâ&#x20AC;? just like those items in certain food and retail stores, whose regular price mysteriously doubles overnight before the Buy-One-And-Get-One-Free-Sale begins â&#x20AC;&#x201D; nudge, nudge, wink, wink! We all just love to get something we perceive to be free, even if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really not free; in municipal politics, perception is reality, of course. Maybe this idea sounds a tad simple, and voters who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t own property would have to be equally compensated, but remember Ockhamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Razor has been around for about 700 years. It basically states that simple solutions are often correct solutions. Perhaps some newly-elected council members around the province will consider bringing this or other options up for debate at Union of B.C. Municipalities meetings soon; sadly, those who have served multiple terms know that voter apathy suits them just fine, and is often the main reason for them staying in office.

Bernie Smith Parksville

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hat does a lack of voter turnout indicate and what can be done to increase said turnout? People will say that their vote means nothing. Some say that they do not understand the issues of the day. Still others say they think all politicians are the same and for many, they just donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t care. The voter or lack there of is not the problem ... the system that leaves so many voters feeling uninvolved is. I believe that the problem lies in our misguided belief that voting equals democracy. It does not. Voting is simply a tool for decisionmaking. Democracy is an action. A population directly involved, talking and debating the issues and then voting is a democracy. What we have created is a marketing campaign called an election, where there is no debate of real issues and no real room for public involvement, just a beauty contest with less than beauties on the stage before us. For many the show is boring, trivial and a general waste of time and effort. Until people become involved in society as active citizens; a voice in the education of there children, a voice in the direction of health care, a voice in the local economy and on and on, until we citizens get off the couch, shut off the TV and go out onto the streets of our communities to really become involved in our society ... we will not have a democracy no matter how many people turn out to vote. And no amount of artificial incentive or law will change this.

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Logging is the reason for turbidity I recently attended a meeting in Parksville regarding present and future water issues for the city. The current proposal, responding to Parksvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domestic water supply is focussed on aquifer recharge plus a very costly treatment system. Some of the root causes of the problems are not addressed in this proposal. We are told that the turbidity in the Englishman River, during the high runoff period is the primary reason that the river supply source is restricted, thus necessitating reverting to the ground water supply source. Recharge is a very costly systems approach. In my opinion, the solution lies in responding to the real issue, the

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management of the watershed and specifically the practices that contribute to river pollution. By intervening in the approach currently used in logging practices, which contribute to the high siltation, some of this problem could be alleviated. We cannot change the gradient of the river, nor the geology, but we can change the logging operations by acting responsibly. The logging prescription can be as simple as increasing the buffer zones along the river and its tributaries, controlling the size of clear cuts, and the proper location of bridges and culverts to minimize channeling of silt into the waterway. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not rocket science, just good logging practices. This approach is used elsewhere in Canada, why not here? Water quality should be man-

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aged at its source, not solely by expensive treatment and maintenance systems.

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Lesson learned about jaywalking The biggest bouquet ever to the couple who drive after me from Quality Foods, past Thriftys and onto Corfield Street where they stopped me and held my favourite cane out the window. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Is this your cane?â&#x20AC;? I thanked them profusely as they drove off, having to retrace the way they had come, blowing kisses no less. Talk about making a personâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s week. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parksville. However, I must confess, I had walked to town which at 84 is necessary but tiring. I foolishly jaywalked across from Thriftys to Quality Foods. I got halfway when the north bound left lane stopped to let me cross. I am stone deaf on that south side, yet I heard a faint tinny horn warning me there was a blue truck barreling through the left lane. We badly need a crossing light at that corner as many need to go to Pharmasave and Quality Foods. Walking from this side of town by the time I have walked to town (one mile), shopped and returned, I am very tired. An extra one-half to the stop lights and one-half back is too much. But no, I wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t jaywalk again after such a close call.

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Thanks to all Thank you very much to THE PARKSVILLE QUALICUM BEACH NEWS, Shaw Cable, Craigâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bay Residents, Parksville Ratepayers Association, the chamber of commerce, the citizens for Parksville and my friends for your kind support of my efforts as I sought election to Parksville city council. For me it was a positive experience watching democracy in action from the inside. Let us all show support for the newly elected council and watch for invitations to participate in the Official Community Plan forums in 2012. Thanks once again.

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Pages of the Past By Ruth Smith Five years ago â&#x20AC;˘ Fire swept through a Parksville skylight manufacturing facility resulting in the buildings near complete destruction. The fire was centered in the middle of the building and starting to come through the roof. An employee at Fitness Connection alerted the occupants to the magnitude of the blaze. 10 years ago â&#x20AC;˘ Representatives from Oceanside ice usersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; group made it clear to Parksville council that they wanted to see the District 69 arena twinned, and the sooner the better. Reps from Oceanside Minor Hockey, Old Timerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hockey, the Parksville Generals, womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hockey and PGOSA appeared as members of a delegation. 20 years ago â&#x20AC;˘ Thieves described as slick professionals snatched a $2,700 ring right under the nose of a local merchant. Rob Liddicoat, owner of Parksville Jewellers said the speedy afternoon heist was typical of a number heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s experienced over the past six years. He said he is convinced the thieves were part of an organized, out-of-town crime ring.

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School District 69 (Qualicum) has completed phase one of the community dialogue process meant to help trustees make decisions around enrolment and budget concerns. With many volunteer facilitators from the community, overseen by Dr. Neil Smith, the first phase was meant to poll resident’s concerns and priorities and build expertise available in the community. “They were in my opinion very successful sessions,” superintendent Jim Ansell said during Tuesday’s school board meeting. People can still take part online, he said, but there will be a bit of a break in the public activity while new school trustees join the board and while they tabulate the results from the public sessions over the holiday season. “I’m in the process of pulling out the themes and big ideas,” Ansell said explaining the results will be presented back to the public for the next phase which will delve into the options

Facilitator Lisa Payne and participant Rob Gibbs during the community dialogue session at Kwalikum Secondary Oct. 24. AUREN RUVINSKY PHOTO and look in detail at what sort of trade offs the community would make based on the priorities set out in phase one. “Fundamentally, this district, like lots, is experiencing declining enrolment,” he said in September and explained that leads to extra capacity in the schools that the district and community have to decide how to use. The third and final phase will reflect the input, get more into the options and present a narrowed list of recommendations to the board. Ansell previously said the turnout at the public sessions was lower than hoped,

but the feedback they were getting at the small table discussions was excellent. Around 60 people attended the Oct. 24 dialogue at Kwalikum Secondary for example, including a large number of district staff, trustees, facilitators and candidates in the municipal and school board elections. The process grew out of dissatisfaction with the way an external report was introduced last year that suggested schools could be closed due to declining enrolment. The board later apologized for that first meeting and eventually committed to not making any

school facility decisions until the spring of 2012, promising this new dialogue process. The current process is meant as a fresh start not based on last year’s notorious report. Ansell praised the hard work of the independent planning committee that designed the process, modeled on successful ones around the province. Extensive notes, questions and answers from each session are now on the district website at www.sd69.bc.ca, where there will eventually be more information on the next steps.

School board passes closure policy By AUREN RUVINSKY NEWS REPORTER After 14 months of debate, raucous public meetings and delays, the current board of trustees of School District 69 (Qualicum) adopted an updated Policy 3040 on school closure, consolidation or reconfiguration, at their last ever meeting. The regular board meeting on Nov. 22 was the last of the previous five member board,

of which two are stepping down and two were not reelected. Current chair Eve Flynn will be the only incumbent when the new board is sworn in on Dec. 6. All new or updated policies start with the standing District Policy Committee, which includes two trustees, senior staff and representatives from parent and union groups. Flynn explained at the time the Policy 3040 “review began

in November (2010) with minor corrections suggested,” since it had last been revised in 2003 and had fallen out of line with provincial regulation. She said the need to revise the policy was suggested by a committee member who felt that since school closures were a hot topic, the policy should include a required public consultation period, which it didn’t originally. SEE

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Policy now allows public input Public confusion over the “school closure” policy coming before the board three months after fears of school closures hit the community made it a big controversy with over 140 people attending the usually empty board meeting to demand the policy not be updated. The board agreed to send the policy back to the policy committee and give more time for discussion and public input.

It has been back and forth to the board several times, with each of the required three readings intentionally spread out to allow for minor tweaks and adjustments over the last several months. Now including the requirement of “...a comprehensive public consultation process of no less than 90 days...” the board passed third and final reading, adopting the updated policy. writer@pqbnews.com

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He said some students with special physical needs may not be a disruption in any way, while another with behavioral problems could have a huge impact. Outgoing trustee Bill Preston asked for conversations between staff, the superintendent and MATA about the class size reports.

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larger numbers. Assistant superintendent Rollie Koop responded to the MATA report, explaining the district doesn’t count individual classes in the middle schools, but goes by divisions, or a certain group of students based in the same homeroom that may have different teachers for different subjects. He said the MATA report “represented an inaccurate number of middle schools classes,” which he said “obscures the middle school situation,” and is a “significant mischaracterization of the unique challenges.” He said it was a political move in light of ongoing negotiations and job action and that you can’t judge whether 73 classes is a lot based on the number since each class and student is different.

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School District 69’s (Qualicum) official count of classes with more than three students with individual education plans (IEPs) is much less than the union’s count, but Mount Arrowsmith Teachers’ Association president Debbie Morran is happy they’re talking about it. “This is the first time there’s ever been a response, which is encouraging,” Morran said. “To have it discussed at a public meeting is a positive step.” Morran presented the board with MATA’s report on class size and composition at the October board meeting, stating there are 17 classes in the district with more than 30 students, 159 classes with three or more students with IEPs and nine classes

with more than 30 students and more than three IEPs. IEPs are Ministry of Education designations for physical or intellectual special needs. Morran said their teacher consultation process found almost three quarters (116) of the oversize classes are in the district’s three middle schools. According to the district’s official numbers, based on divisions, there are 73 with three or more students with IEPs. The district is required by the provincial School Act to report oversize classes and the rationale for each. In an update to the board on Tues., Nov. 22 for example, a physical education course at Ballenas Secondary got another student, pushing it to 31, which the superintendent and principal okayed as a class conducive to

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Vaccination and Immunization Perspectives Top 3 reasons people don’t seek immunization Written by Oceanside Family Physician Dr. Gio Miletto – serving at Beach Medical in Qualicum A friend of mine runs a chain of medical clinics providing travel shots had this to say about who gets vaccinated: “There’s a third of people who always get a shot, then there’s a third who maybe get it, and a third who never get the shot.” He’s not a doctor, but this is his observation running a business that provides vaccines year in, year out for over a decade. I’m all for people to make their own decisions about health care, but getting good information to make those decisions isn’t always easy. So I’m interested in the reasons people give not to get vaccinated. I would say the top 3 reasons are: “I don’t believe in them;” “I don’t trust what’s in them;” and “I hate needles!” When people say they don’t believe in vaccines I think they mean they don’t believe that they need them. This is a variation on “it won’t happen to me”. Whatever the reason for thinking that, it’s been proven that we humans always think car accidents, cancer, bereavement, or our own death, only happen to other people. This was actually proven in a paper published recently in the journal ‘Nature Neuroscience’. We tend to assume our odds are better than everyone else’s even when confronted with the facts. There are people for who the consequences of getting the ﬂu are more likely to be serious, e.g. individuals with other medical problems like asthma or diabetes, people over 65 years of age and the very young. That’s why it is a priority that some groups get vaccinated. Even if you are otherwise healthy, having the shot protects the community, not just yourself. Vaccination against the ﬂu or for other diseases reduces the chance of a disease spreading. Not trusting the shots is harder to address. A lack of trust may be anxiety-based. It may mean the believer may be uncomfortable about everything from the contents of vaccines to

paranoia about government control. This uncertainty may be founded on a misunderstanding such as the issue of mercury content. Thiomersal is found in some vaccines and is derived from mercury – but Thiomersal does not actually contain mercury. Unlike the mercury in fish, this form is flushed out of the body quickly rather than being stored. Second, the amounts are minuscule – less than what you’d find in an 8-oz. portion of fish. It’s been used since the 1930s and there are no proven evidences of it causing problems. The internet is a source of harrowing stories of people’s descriptions of what happened to their child, and reading those makes you feel like you’d never want to get a shot ever again. However the facts don’t support a lot of these narratives. I still see people concerned about the MMR vaccine causing autism. Stories are based on the discredited Dr. Wakefield who proposed this consequence for immunization. His research was

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I still see people concerned about the MMR vaccine causing autism, based on the discredited Dr. Wakeﬁeld who proposed this. His research was found to be fraudulent and he was struck off. —Dr. Gio Miletto

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found to be fraudulent. If the believer is a conspiracy theorist, it may seem more likely there was a cover up. Egg allergy is another concern but usually this isn’t a problem unless you have a true anaphylactic reaction where your lips and throat swell up and block the airway.

There is no such thing as a vaccine that is 100% free of possible adverse reactions. The lifetime risk of dying crossing the street is around 1:600 but most people still cross. In most situations the risks of contracting a disease, and suffering serious consequences as a result, far outweigh the risks of the vaccine. But if you are one of 33% of the population that never gets a shot, I wonder if any amount of information makes a difference. PS: It’s not too late for a ﬂu shot (and if you hate needles, there is a needle-free version).

To ﬁnd provincial information about immunization such as: • Is there any link between the MMR vaccine and autism? • Will multiple injections overwhelm my baby’s immune system? Visit... http://immunizebc.ca

Did you know? A less mature immune system and lack of physical development such as a smaller windpipe means an infant or toddler is at much higher risk for serious complications and death from vaccine-preventable diseases. This is another reason why it is important to immunize early and on time. (immunizebc.ca)

FLU VACCINE FACTS Risk to Travellers: People are at risk in any country during ﬂu season. Crowded conditions may increase the risk of infection. Severity: Most people recover from the ﬂu within 7 to10 days. Prevention: Get vaccinated, wash hands frequently, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing, and keep shared surfaces clean.

It’s worth noting that ‘natural vaccines’ are not effective at protecting against seasonal ﬂu or any other diseases.

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Smoking in bed the likely cause of ﬁre that trapped disabled woman

A 60-year-old Parksville woman can thank the sprinkler system in her fourplex for keeping her alive, says fire Chief Doug Banks. The woman, Karen Johnson, was in bed at her home at 280 Moilliet Street in Parksville just before midnight Saturday when the blankets on her bed caught fire. “The lady called us and reported the blankets were on fire on her bed,” Banks said. “She is confined to a wheelchair and she wasn’t able to get out.” Banks said firefighters raced to the scene and attempted

DOUG BANKS ... sprinkler system, saved resident from fire to rescue the woman, but were turned back by the heavy smoke. “The smoke was too much,” he said. “We couldn’t do it.” An RCMP officer tried to climb in a window to rescue Johnson, but was also unsuccessful. “He reached in to get the venetian

blinds out of the way and while he was trying to rip those down he got a severe cut on his hand,” Banks said. “It was pretty nasty.” By this time, more equipment arrived on scene and a team of firefighters, equipped with breathing apparatus, were able to enter the building and get the woman out of danger. “Fortunately, all the units in this building had sprinklers and the sprinkler system put the fire out,” he said. “We got fans up and cleared the smoke out and an ambulance took her and the injured officer to hospital in Nanaimo.” The woman suffered second degree

burns to her leg and smoke inhalation. However, without the sprinklers, Banks said, the result could have been tragic. “Without the sprinklers it would have been severe burns,” he said. “Without a doubt, the sprinklers saved her life.” Although there was water damage to the woman’s home, the other three units in the four-plex were unaffected. ‘The damage was minimal, compared to what it would have been without the sprinklers,” he said. Banks said smoking in bed is suspected as being the cause for the fire. Johnson is recovering in hospital.

Regional reps look forward to serving By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Regional District of Nanaimo Chairman Joe Stanhope has one more kick at the can. He said he is pleased Area G residents supported him for another term because there are a few more jobs he has to do. “I am concerned about the future sustainability of drinking water and water shed protection. We are the most sustainable Regional District in the province and

and this will likely be his last term. “I want to continue to look after the interests here and continue to make things better,” he stated. ••••

JOE STANHOPE ... has got one more term at the RDN board in him hopefully that will continue,” he said. He admitted with five terms under his belt, three as board chairman, he has been at it for a while

Although he was acclaimed as RDN Area H Director, Bill Veenhof said he didn’t sit idly by while other RDN candidates were out door knocking. Veenhof said he ran meetings and met with a lot of people to get a sense of what the issues are in the area.

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Crack open the Kringle Big, annual craft market runs this weekend By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER If you are looking for some holiday inspiration, check out the Parksville Conference and Community Centre which has been transformed into Kris Kringle land. With costumed characters, carriage rides, a children’s station and plenty of prize opportunities the Kris Kringle Craft Market is open for business and has more than 150 quality crafters displaying wares. The annual extravaganza runs until Sunday, Nov. 27 and there will be something to please even the most finicky of shoppers with everything from intricate jewelry, hand crafted pottery, bath products, one-of-kind clothes and of course, toys. Among the 150 high quality B.C. artisans filling the centre are Gene and Min Gaudreau. The couple from Qualicum Bay have been selling their tasty spreads and sauces at the Kringle Market almost since it started and as the craft fair

grows, so does their business. The shelves displaying their jars of bright red crab apple jelly were packed when the doors opened to the market on Thursday, Nov. 24, but come Sunday it’s likely most of the gourmet food items for sale at That Extra Touch will be snapped up by shoppers looking for unique locally produced products. Min said they collect crab apples from trees throughout the Oceanside area that would otherwise just rot on the ground. She said in December and January they return to the trees and prune them professionally so the trees will keep producing in years to come. “We save crab apple trees that are old and cracking. We find new trees every year. It is a way of using apples that would just rot on the ground,” she said. Min said most of the trees they pick are in North Qualicum and Bowser but they are always happy to find new trees to pick. SEE

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Kris Kringle Craft Market has some big door prizes up for grabs this weekend She admitted most people are happy to have their trees picked to keep the bears and the deer away. She added Gene does a great job prun-

ing and keeping the old trees healthy. This year the Gaudreau’s have a brand new licensed and health inspected kitchen to make a

wide variety of products. Some of the savory sauces they create in the kitchen include pineapple mango curry sauce, crab

apple jelly both mild and hot, and new this year, a rib tickling crab apple chipotle BBQ sauce. Min said if you have a sweet tooth, but

like your chocolate with a bit of a kick, you should taste her sassy taffy which has chipotle peppers to warm you from your head to your toes.

Look for That Extra Touch booth near the left side of the stage in the main auditorium. The family friendly market features the

Kringle Family, Kringle entertainers, a face painting station, gingerbread cookie decorating station and free carriage rides through Parksville. There are over $5,000 in door prizes to be won including a three night stay at the Quality Bayside Resort and $1,000 Kringle shopping spree. Admission is $6 daily of $8 for all four days. For more information visit the website www. kriskringle.ca.

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Secretary treasurer Bernice Hannam gave the School District 69 (Qualicum) board of trustees an update on the current budget. The district’s $44 million 2011/12 budget was passed in April after a tough budget process and Hannam explained this was a comparison of the planned budget and the actual numbers, which can shift due to unpredictable factors like weather or staff changes. “The budget is the best plan with the information available at the time,” she said, pointing out that staffing is by far the largest part of the budget and something like long term illness can change the plans. She also suggested a bad enough storm or ongoing harsh weather can impact utility or other costs. While the preliminary budget balances out to zero, the update shows the district currently looking at a $49,417 surplus but Hannam points out it is early in the year. That surplus is equivalent to about a tenth of a percent of the budget. She provided a four page breakdown of numerous budget adjustments, some under and some over balancing out to the minor surplus.

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Padre Brian Kirby said the group currently has 10 members but he would like to see a full complement of 25 taking part. He noted the Navy League now has three officers who are ‘ready, aye, ready,’ which will give more options to the cadets for activities. The Admiral Yanow Navy League cadets meet at Parksville Elementary

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ter Morrison said he’s already eagerly learning everything he can, admitting it will be a steep learning curve. “I have a lot of reading to do, Robert’s Rules of Order and those kind of things,” he said pointing out there are training and leadership educational opportunities

available around the region for new councillors that he plans to take full advantage of. He said once things get rolling his first priorities will be working on keeping young people in the area and working with business on downtown revitalization.

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The new Parksville city council will be busy with “a very ambitious agenda,” said acting mayor Chris Burger. With two new councillors, the inaugural meeting on Dec. 5 will include the routine first steps including swearing in and assigning councillors to various committees and commissions, but they will also jump into a busy agenda. After nearly a year as acting mayor, Burger will finally loose the “acting” after the official swearing in ceremony. Aside from the initial details, Burger said this is always a good time to reflect on the big structural issues facing the city and his two biggest immediate priorities will be a scheduled meeting with the provincial government and health authority on the health centre

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Town councillors see communication as job one; followed by other jobs in running the town For the new councillors, he said he’ll meet with them for a one-on-one talk about how they see their role. “We need to have a conversation about what they would like to achieve in their three-year term.” Westbroek also stressed the need to discuss what works about Qualicum Beach. “Before we get into any ideas of changes to the taxes or the OCP or anything like that, we need to look at the long term financial plan and long-term community plan and we need to see how we can advance that. There are a lot of elements in the OCP that need a lot more work and

a lot more consultation with the public. The retention and attraction of young families, food production, the waterfront master plan, revitalization of the village neighbourhood: these are all elements of the OCP that we said would be part of the next steps. The OCP is a start, but it’s the implementation that comes next.” Westbroek said he wants to build better communication with the new school board and move forward on the bus garage redevelopment project. Councillor-elect Bill Luchtmeijer said his first priority will be to work to rebuild a relationship with the town’s working

partners, such as the City of Parksville and Regional District of Nanaimo. He said he wants to take a second look at the Arrowsmith Water Service and the town’s relationship to it. “I think the town has backed away from some of the involvement in the Arrowsmith Water Service,” he said. “I think by pulling out we probably left our partners in an unenviable position and I want to explore that.” Returning incumbent councillor Mary Brouilette said making sure information is flowing to those who need it is job one. “My first priority is to make sure everyone has all the information as soon as they can, so

we can make wise decisions,” she said. “I think that’s key. We need to work with the proper knowledge.” Council newcomer Dave Willie said he wants to settle in and see what’s what. “My first priority is to work with everybody and see where everybody is at and what we can move forward on,” he said. “That’s what I ran on.” Scott Tanner, who returns to council after two terms away, said he doesn’t have to get up to speed all that much, as he never really lost momentum. “It’s like I never left council, because I attend all the meetings,” he said. “However, I’m

looking forward to getting to having our first get to know you meeting so we can have a mutual discussion and understand each other more thoroughly. I am interested to hear what their perspective is.” Tanner said his top priority is to keep Kwalikum Secondary School open and to that end he wants to encourage more open lines of communication. “The decision on KSS is the board’s to make, but I would like to see a structure put in place where there is an opportunity for the town to participate,” he said. “I guess more than anything, I would like to mend some fences.”

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Fell ready to tackle a plethora of issues “I was active. I spent time trying to find out what the issues are. I am pleased with the outcome and it is a place to start.” Veenhof said in his discussions with Area H residents he found universal agreement that they need a doctor’s office in Bowser and he will work hard on the issue. Bringing in building permits and inspections in the area was a charged and polarizing event he stated but added they are here and “we need to move forward.” He encourages direct communication between him and all Area H residents through his web site at www.billveenhof. com

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George Holme is pleased the people of Nanoose Bay re-elected him for another term as RDN director. He said he is looking forward to serving the people in Area E over the next three years and will continue to work at keeping their tax rate low. “My mandate will be to make sure we carry on as it has been and keep the taxes down. We have the lowest taxes and I want to keep it there.” He admitted there are bound to be some challenges but he is ready to face them.

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An end to anonymous commenting BCLocalNews.com is not alone in making this shift. Several media companies, equally troubled by the vitriolic trend of anonymous comments, are turning to Facebook to power their website commenting. All of Black Press in B.C., Alberta and Washington State have made the switch. Our sister publications have continued to see spirited discourse among those who post comments, yet the discourse is at a much higher level, and commentators are generally wellmannered and on-topic. This new approach won’t be perfect. People without a Facebook account won’t be able to participate in online discussions. Still, we’re enthused to be in the vanguard of this movement. It shows we’re listening to our readers and responding. It places us more deeply into the powerful world of social media:

by using Facebook Comments, we’re embracing a social medium with 800 million users worldwide. For those of you who choose not to create a Facebook account, remember we will continue to run letters to the editor in print — you can submit them to the newsroom via e-mail (editor@ pqbnews.com) by fax (250-248-4655) or by hand at our Parksville office on Middleton Avenue. So please continue to be a part of the discussion. Your comments are part of an important dialogue that enlivens and enriches civic life in our communities. For more details, visit www.bclocalnews.com/commentfaq/ to see some of Black Press’ answers to our readers’ most frequently asked questions on this topic. — Black Press

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The Oceanside Extreme Weather Response Shelter was open for four nights during the first cold weather of the season last weekend, but only had a single person stay on the final night. “It appears that’s going to be our biggest challenge, getting people in there,” said Debbie Tardiff of the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness that runs the shelter with the Salvation Army. Under the Assistance to

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shelter temporarily. She said the task force is open to ideas on how best to help people and encourage them to use the shelter. When activated it is open from 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. and provides beds, blankets, a hot evening meal and breakfast. They have an 11 p.m. curfew but will not turn away stragglers. It is in the Salvation Army Church, 187 Alberni Highway in downtown Parksville. For more information or to help the task force contact Tardiff at 250-954-3073 or dtardiff@parksville.ca.

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• Dec. 3 – Giant Meat Draw (Turkeys) • Dec. 3 – LA Christmas Rafﬂe Draw • Dec. 4 – LA Christmas Pot Luck Party • Dec. 5 – Old Age Pensioners’ Christmas Party - 12 p.m. • Dec. 11 – Breakfast with Santa • Dec. 12-14 – Christmas Hamper Prep and Delivery • Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve Party • Jan. 1 – New Year’s Levee – 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Fri. Activities

Nov.

GRANDMOTHERS 2 GRANDMOTHERS

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ORCHESTRA AND MARY NELSON Those Holiday Feelings Bradley Centre, Coombs

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Christmas Extravaganza Bayside Inn, Fri. 4-8, Sat. 9-3

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Nov. 25, 7:30pm Port Theatre, Nanaimo

Fri. & Sat., Noon - 4pm 1425 Marina Way, Nanoose Bay

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At Synergy Day Spa, appies, fashion show and mini makeovers, 6-9pm Tickets: Island Exposures Art Gallery and Shades of Green www.synergyspa.ca

KRIS KRINGLE CRAFT FAIR Fri 10am-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm Sun 10am-5pm PV Community Centre

Sat. Entertainment

Nov.

THE WINTERFEST ART SHOW FRI. 11am-8pm; SAT. 10 am-6pm SUN. 10am-4pm Admission $2 QB Civic Centre

THE VILLAGE VOICES

THE VILLAGE CHRISTMAS ARTS SHOW FRI. 11am-8pm; SAT. 10am-6pm, SUN, 10am-4pm QB Community Hall

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MCMILLAN ARTS CENTRE

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10am-3pm, All proceeds to local charities. Buckerﬁelds

PV HOME HARDWARE FUNDRAISER 10am-2pm for hot dogs, popcorn & hot drinks. Win a propane BBQ. All proceeds go to the SPCA. 142 Morison Ave., 250-248-9221

Winter Themes in three galleries Musical concert 2-4pm Two young classical musicians 2:30-4:30pm, Admission $16 The Old School House, QB 250-752-6133 Activities

ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION PARKSVILLE BRANCH CRAFT FAIR

CAN. GRANDPARENTS RIGHTS ASSOCIATION 2pm, Qualicum Beach Curves All welcome. 250-752-3399

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Sun. Entertainment

Stayed on Freedom 26th, 7:30pm; 27th, 2:30pm Knox United Church. Tickets: Knox & Mulberry Bush books Activities

ASLEEP AT THE STEEL Gypsy folk, ragtime, country 9pm, Errington Hall Tickets: Cranky Dog(PV), Heaven on Earth(QB), Errington Store

15th annual ﬁbre art show & sale 25-27, Free admission, auction, door prize. Rotary House, QB

Concert, Port Theatre, Nanaimo

INVESTORS GROUP WALK FOR MEMORIES

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6th annual Christmas craft sale 10am-3pm. St. Stephen’s United Church, QB. FREE admission

OF QUALICUM BEACH & BC Boys Choir, Let The Music Take You 2:30pm, 825 Village Way, QB $10 donation suggested 7-9pm, Shady Rest Pub

Sat. Activities PV QUILTERS

Tango ballet, Port Theatre, Nanaimo

GIRLFRIENDS UNITE CHRISTMAS SALE

DOUG AND THE SLUGS

Nov.

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DIVE-IN THEATRE & PIZZA TEEN NIGHT SWIM Film: JOHNNY ENGLISH 7-9:30pm Ravensong Aquatic Centre, QB

1 & 3pm, Nov15-Dec 21, Live music The Old School House, QB Ticket reservations 250-752-6133

Sat. Entertainment

Jan. 29, Register online by Nov. 30 www.walkformemories.com

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB 1-4pm, Springwood park Tennis Courts. 7 days a week 250-248-502 www.arrowsmithtennis.ca

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Christmas bazaar and luncheon 11:30am—2:30pm

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ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS 7:30pm, Speaker: Brian Kingzett Springwood School. 250-752-7688

QUALICUM & DISTRICT CURLING CLUB Christmas tea, craft and bake sale 10:30am-1:30pm, $7 p.p.

MOTHER GOOSE Goes to School (Ages 0-6), Weekly on until December 12, 2011 French Creek Community School, Coombs, BC

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Nov.

3rd ANNUAL TOY DRIVE

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Entertainment

JON LAJOIE I Kill People Tour, 8pm Rated Mature, Port Theatre, Nanaimo

TIMBERLINE DANCE 7:30-10:30pm. PV Legion 146 West Hirst St., PV

Dec.

LAZY MIKE DUO 7pm-11:30pm, FREE Event Deez Bar & Grill, Celebrating their 6th Anniversary all week. 3353 Island Highway, Qualicum Activities

OCEANSIDE COMMUNITY ARTS COUNCIL (OCAC)

CHRISTMAS IS COMING Parksville Newcomers monthly meeting. New to the area?132 Jensen Street East, Parksville, BC www.parksvillenewcomers.org

Winter Wonderland & ARTISAN’S MARKETPLACE. Original Hand made crafts on sale, ideal for gifts. Nov.29- Dec. 24 133 McMillan St., Parksville www.oceansideartscouncil.com

HAPPY DECEMBER

The Old School House Arts Centre 122 Fern Road West, QB www.theoldschoolhouse.org

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Dec.

Entertainment

THURSDAY NIGHT DANCES $2.50 and snack included Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W., QB

Featured Events for the Week

Local merchants in our area are gearing up for the Christmas Season beautiful decorations are appearing to brighten up our spirits & the dark weather. Many merchants are offering great specials to encourage us to shop local.

QUALICUM BEACH DECORATING CONTEST Bring your ballot found at participating QB businesses to Vote for your favourite decorated business between Nov.18- Dec.11 at Town Hall or The Chamber of Commerce.

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GALA ART SALE AND AUCTION FUNDRAISER! Sun., November 27th - Sunrise Ridge Resort, 1175 Resort Drive, Parksville • Arts Sale: 10am-6pm, High Tea: 2-4pm, Auction: 4-5pm The Springwood Middle School band is raising money to attend MusicFest Nationals in Ottawa in May 2012. The SMS Band earned a gold standing at MusicFest Nationals in Richmond in May 2011& an invitation to the nations capital. The event in the lobby at Sunrise Ridge will include an art auction and sale. Donations by the public of over 150 pieces of art, ready to place pottery & vintage clothing will be up for sale or auctioned off on Sunday. All proceeds will go the SMS Concert Band who have participated in the event.

Thu.

Entertainment

Bring a new unwrapped toy & receive a free delicious hot buffet breakfast. 6:30-10am Tigh-Na-Mara

WINTER IN ART

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Nov.

Tues. Activities

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Fundraiser for Nanoose Community Cupboard Clothing, bling, art, & more 10am-3pm, Nanoose Place

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Municipal auditor approved By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS VICTORIA — The B.C. government has moved to create a local government auditor general, with a $2.6 million annual budget and a dozen staff to be located in Surrey. Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Ida Chong said the target is to have the office up and running by late spring. Its purpose is to do value-for-money audits on spending by municipalities and regional districts, as well as utilities or corporations they control. Announcing the office loca-

tion in Surrey on Thursday, Premier Christy Clark emphasized that the cost will be covered by the B.C. government. There will be “soft costs” for local governments participating in audit programs, but the office will find efficiencies that save them money, she said. Clark also addressed the concern expressed at the recent municipal leaders’ conference that the new office will simply add bureaucracy. “When I talk about creating jobs, I mean private sector jobs, not more government jobs,” Clark said. “But I think this is a unique position in that it’s going to mean we see

some savings at the provincial government level.” Chong tabled the legislation for the new office Thursday afternoon, on the last day of the fall legislative session. It will be debated when the sitting resumes in February. Chambers of commerce and the Canadian Federation of Independent Business applauded the announcement. The CFIB tracks municipal spending, and its review of 2010 budgets found inflation-adjusted spending is growing nearly four times as fast as population in B.C.

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for proliferating awareness of mental health issues throughout Canada. Lights of Endangered Species is Good’s 12th studio album. This latest offering takes the singer-songwriter in an unfamiliar direction, displaying arrangements that are a distinct departure from his earlier work. His music has a distinct Westcoast reggae element and Daniel Wesley has performed at many venues on Vancouver Island including the Rod N Gun in Parksville and the singer songwriter has been making some serious strides in his commercial success. He first broke onto the scene when his song, Ooo Ohh, became the most requested song of 2007 at 99.3 The Fox in Vancouver. The infectious

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rock-reggae single from Sing and Dance, catapulted his success and found Wesley playing to sold-out crowds throughout western Canada and touring across Canada with The Trews, ill Scarlett and The Dirty Heads. Several albums and concerts later, the White Rock-born Wesley was asked to tour with Good. Wesley and Good started a 37-date, cross Canada tour on Oct. 9, with stops in Atlantic Canada, Southern Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. Their tour hits Nanaimo’s Port Theatre stage Mon., Nov 28. For ticket information call 250-754-8550 or visit www. porttheatre.com.

Three great ways to support ort our important work:

Matthew Good and Daniel Wesley at The Port NANAIMO — Consistent, candid, honest and forthright about everything from life to music, Matthew Good is one of few Canadian musicians who requires no introduction and the JUNO award-winning musician will bring his brand of rock to The Port Theatre Monday, Nov. 28. In support of his latest CD Lights of Endangered Species, Good will perform on the Nanaimo stage along with special guest Daniel Wesley. With an almost two-decade long career, Good has sold over 800,000 albums worldwide, has been awarded three JUNO Awards and has received 17 JUNO nominations. He was also awarded the Mental Health Voices 2008 Award on behalf of the Canadian Mental Health Association, an award

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The week of Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2011 ARIES The sun is moving into one of the best areas of your chart. It’s what you do next that counts. TAURUS Don’t let minor setbacks worry you because overall your prospects are remarkably good. GEMINI Be more open with those you live, work and do business with. Everyone can be a winner. CANCER Are you still trying to overcome a bad habit? Maybe you should just accept it. LEO You’ve always been adventurous, but for 3 weeks there will be no limits at all. VIRGO Put negative thoughts behind you and believe that you can

make your life special. LIBRA The sun’s change of signs means a change of scene will do you the world of good. SCORPIO If what you earn is not enough you’ll quickly ﬁnd ways to boost your income. SAGITTARIUS This is the best time of year to get clear in your mind what it is you want to achieve. CAPRICORN Hidden knowledge will be revealed to you and you will make good use of it. AQUARIUS You will meet someone who inspires you to believe that people are basically good. PISCES Good fortune on the work front. Do you want to move up in the world? Now’s your chance.

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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.

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If the shoe ﬁts, wear it

es — you do lose access to your principal. For many, that is why they don’t invest in insured annuities — because you never know what else you might want to use your money for. But if you need income, and you know you are always going to need income — why not focus on the advantages of guaranteed income for life rather than the apparent disadvantages? At times like this it amazes me that more people don’t consider insured annuities. Often there are legitimate reasons why this investment and estate planning strategy may not be appropriate, but at times (perhaps too often) it may be a case of wanting to have your cake and eat it too. And all too often, it is a decision that investors regret later.

an annuity guarantees a lifetime income; d) an insured annuity leaves the retiree’s estate intact. The income from insured annuities combines principal and interest payments, allowing annuitants to maximize their retirement income. This income is then spread equally over the life of the annuity, By Jim thus reducing taxes. Grant Because annuitants enjoy reduced taxable income, retirees may also increase their government benefits, such as the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Old Age Security, Age Tax Credits, Property Purchase Tax Credits, etc. Another feature retirees appreciate about insured annuities is that the annuity income can be eligible for the $1,000 pension income tax credit. Talk to your tax professional for details.

What is an Insured Annuity? In a nutshell, an insured annuity is a combination of a prescribed annuity (an annuity purchased with non-registered assets) and an insurance policy. The annuity provides lifetime income with the added benefit of preferential tax treatment. Since prescribed annuities report level interest for the duration of the annuity, and because annuity income consists (in part) of a non-taxable return of your capital, annuitants receive enhanced after-tax income compared to other fixed-income investments such as GICs. The income generated from the annuity then pays for the other component of the insured annuity, the life insurance policy. The life insurance guarantees that your beneficiaries receive an amount equal to the original annuity investment. This means that you don’t have to worry about an annuity purchase eroding the size of your estate because your beneficiaries will receive the value of your estate through insurance proceeds.

Who Benefits from an Insured Annuity? An insured annuity may not be the answer for everyone. Ideally, this fixed-income investment is suited for individuals or couples who: • Are not comfortable with risk • Are dissatisfied with current low interest rates • Are looking to maximize after-tax income • Seek to maximize government benefits and lower taxes • Desire a guaranteed income for life • Want to leave a tax-free gift to their heirs • Are seeking peace of mind If you think the shoe fits, at the very least look into it. Insured annuities can be structured in many ways depending on what is best for you. For more information on this or other ideas, please feel free to call or email. For PDF versions of this or previous articles please e-mail jim.grant@raymondjames.ca.

Dollars &

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Benefits of an Insured Annuity Retirees choose insured annuities for four main reasons: a) they receive a greater after-tax income; b) an annuity may make the retiree eligible for increased government benefits; c)

ed with its family — thanks in part to a story in THE NEWS. The cat, dubbed Precious, was found beside Morello Road with a back injury that left the animal partially paralyzed.

A disabled cat found abandoned beside the road in Nanoose Bay has been reunit-

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Non-practising BC College of Teachers teaching certificate? Retired teacher? Please read this notice and visit www.bcct.ca immediately With the passage of the Teachers’ Act and the transition of the BC College of Teachers to the new Teacher Regulation Branch of the Ministry of Education, there are some changes that may require you to take urgent action. All persons who hold a non-practising or non-practising [retired] certificate must upgrade to a practising certificate by January 6, 2012 in order to retain a teaching certificate. Non-practising certificate holders who have not paid the $120 practising fee or $60 top-up fee to the College by January 6, 2012 will lose their certificates under legislation upon the College’s transition to the new Teacher Regulation Branch in early January. After January 6, former BC College of Teachers members who held these certificates would be required to reapply for new certificates under the requirements in place at the time of application. Members who hold non-practising certificates but are currently in receipt of LTD benefits are exempt from this change.

For more information visit our website at www.bcct.ca

Jim Grant, CFP (Certified Financial Planner) is a Financial Advisor with Raymond James Ltd (RJL). This article is for information only. Securities are offered through Raymond James Ltd., member CIPF.Insurance and estate planning offered through Raymond James Financial Planning Ltd., not member CIPF. For more information feel free to call Jim at (250) 594-1100, or email at jim.grant@raymondjames.ca. and/or visit www. jimgrant.ca.

Disabled cat reunited with its owner By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER

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Nanoose Bay cat rescuer Shirley Ley said the cat was in excellent condition, apart from its injuries, which left it incontinent and unable to walk. SEE CAT ON A34

Worship With Us Sunday, Nov. 27th - 10:00am 1st Sunday of Advent - The Sunday of Hope Faith Development for Children 3-12 using ‘Godly Play’

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❑ Missing teeth? ❑ Dentures loose? ❑ Sore gums? ❑ Dentures cracked or worn? ❑ Can’t chew properly? ❑ Dentures over 5 years old?

If you have checked any or all of these concerns, you should book an appointment as soon as possible to have your mouth and dentures examined.

Our Annual Reading of

A CHRISTMAS CAROL by Charles Dickens

Saturday, December 3rd ~ 2:00 pm Readers courtesy of Bard to Broadway. Music by B2Glee. Victorian Tea. Tickets: adults $10; children under 12 $5.00. Available at Knox Church ofﬁce. Proceeds to PASS/Woodwinds School. Donations to the Food Bank greatly appreciated. A place of worship and service, friendship and informality, open to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Knox United Church Corner of Pym and Humphrey, Parksville 250-248-3927

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

CHILDREN

IN MEMORIAM

CRAFT FAIRS

LEGALS

PERSONALS

LOST AND FOUND

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Notice is Hereby Given that Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of EDITH LILLIAN BALL, formerly of Arrowsmith Lodge, 266A and B, Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC V9P 1M9, Deceased are hereby required to send the particulars thereof to the undersigned Executrix, c/o Wendy M. Clifford, Heath Law LLP, #200 – 1808 Bowen Road, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5W4, on or before December 19th, 2011, after which date the estate’s assets will be distributed, having regard only to the claims that have been received. Shirley Jean Sterlinger, Executrix.

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TAKEN! Black Nylon/Canvas Purse with wallet,(Fox Racing logo) Saturday night, Nov. 12/11. Near Ballenas High School, Sentimental value, if found, please call 250-9543646 (no questions asked)!!

LOVING CARE in my Qualicum home. Education in Psychology, Nutrition and FirstAid. Clean record check. Less than standard rates, subsidies also avail. Lisa 250-752-1121.

6th Annual Cardinal Way Christmas Market

A Celebration of Life for the late Patricia Park (Feb. 25, 1927 - Oct. 31, 2011) will be held on Saturday December 3, 2011 from 1-3 pm, at 682 Soriel Road, Parksville. All of Pat’s friends are welcome!

Sat., Nov. 26th, 10-4 Our garages will be open, follow the red Cardinals for Christmas Treasures in Chartwell off Bennett Rd.

DEATHS LOUIS O. GAGNON 08 APRIL, 1915 10 NOV, 2011. Born in La Fleche, Saskatchewan Louis passed away peacefully at age 96 at the Eagle Park Care Facility in Qualicum Beach, BC, with family by his side. Louis is pre-deceased by his wife Dorothy and daughter Sharon (Cookie) Alderson. He is survived by his children Brian, Barbara, Denise and Paul. No Memorial Service by request.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS GET PAID - Grow marijuana Legally. Educational seminar, Victoria. December 3 & 4 th. Legal/medical/cultivation MMj. Tickets - 250 870-1882 or greenlineacademy.com

INFORMATION IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

COURT, HARRY THURSTON

Born June 23, 1920 in Agassiz, BC. Passed away peacefully Nov 19, 2011 surrounded by his family. Harry will be best remembered for Court Greenhouses, which he started and ran in Hilliers for 15 years. He is survived by his wife Sadie, daughter Gail (Don), son Brent, 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

His family would like to thank Dr. Haslett and the caring staff at Eagle Park Care Facility. No service or ﬂowers by request.

CHERI ANN GENOE APRIL 29, 1983 – NOVEMBER 18, 2011

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Cheri. She is survived by her Mother, Anna, and her special friend and her Father, Gordon, Step-Mother, Lisa and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins. Cheri also leaves many loving friends and acquaintances. Cheri was born on April 29, 1983 with Spina Biﬁda and had many visits to the hospital in her lifetime. Cheri had an infectious smile and was full of love for everyone that touched her life. She had a real soft spot in her heart for her paramedic friends especially Don, Eric and Ed. Cheri loved her pets and wasn’t happy unless the zoo was full!

Special thanks to Dr. Larry McClure and his wife Diane for their love and support. Thank you to all the Doctors and Nurses at NRGH ICU Unit for making her ﬁnal days peaceful. A celebration of life will be held at Arrowsmith Hall on Ford Road in Coombs, Sunday November 27, 2011 between 1pm and 3pm,

In lieu of ﬂowers please make donations to “Cops for Cancer”.

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LOST AND FOUND FOUND: BEAUTIFUL scarf at Parksville Legion, Remembrance Day, pick up at Managers ofﬁce. FOUND: NAUTICA Prescription Sunglasses in a Black Sean John Brand case, in Nanaimo, in July. Can be claimed at The News, #4-154 Middleton Ave., Parksville.

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DEATHS

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PLACES OF WORSHIP

Required for a full time position with CGA ﬁrm in Qualicum Beach. Applicant must have experience in public practice, and personal tax returns. Wage according to experience. Partnership opportunities a possibility. Reply via email: debra@bjcga.net Subject - CGA or CGA Student.

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QUALICUM BAPTIST CHURCH 600 Beach Road Qualicum Beach

WORSHIP SUNDAYS 10:30

GUEST SPEAKER

MILLER, GRAHAM CALVIN Graham went peacefully to his “final Home” on October 19, 2011; at his side his life partner, Ted Simonite, left to recall many happy years together & Graham’s remarkable personal life accomplishments. Left behind his much loved aunt Alfreda Hill (Nigel), adopted families Jan & Mario Pavan, Sheila & Richard Zurbrigg, Robert & Candyce Jackson, his cherished & steadfast friends & neighbors on Vancouver Island, all of whom he referred to as “my only real family”. Graham was predeceased by his mentor ‘Gramps’, John Miller & his ‘Grandma Bett’, Betty Hill. Graham aka ‘Simply Fabulous’, born July 22, 1950, in Digby, NS, left at 18 to enter nursing in Kingston, Ontario achieving his RN status; then served many years at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children, in ’79 moved to Vancouver serving briefly at VGH, soon after moved to St. Paul’s Hospital where he remained until 1990; following his dream, he entered College, graduating in Interior Design in 1993 followed by the opening of Graham’s Design Studio in N. Vancouver. With the long-awaited move to Vancouver Island he, with Ted, retired to enjoy an ever-more-wonderful life in Fairwinds Nanoose Bay. Four years of diverse medical challenges were ably met by Nanaimo Regional General Hospital & St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. Special thanks to Dr. David Forrest, the many caring Specialists, Doctors, Nurses, Technicians, support persons in both hospitals who, with genuine compassion & concern, made “miracles” happen granting him 4 extra years of life. Grateful thanks to the numerous Friends & Neighbors & Alfreda Hill & Ted’s extended family for their loving & caring support over these sometimes difficult years. Cremation with no Service by request. In Springtime, a ‘Happy Celebration of Graham’s Life’. Graham’s final wish, “I want a party with my friends & neighbours!” If wished: Nanaimo Hospital Foundation & St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation suggested.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

BIRTHS

Ryan, Kara & big brother Derek Evans

WELCOME

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WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualiďŹ cations. BeneďŹ ts, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, proďŹ t sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 ofďŹ ce, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca.

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HELP WANTED FRENCH TEACHER wanted: 4 hours p/wk. while school is in session, includes prep time. Must have valid BC Teacher certiďŹ cation. Email application to mgs@shawcable.com or mail to: 861 Hilliers Rd., Qualicum Beach, BC, V9K 1X5 by November 30, 2011. HUGHSON TRUCKING INC. is looking for Class 1 Super-B ďŹ&#x201A;atdeck drivers. Safety and Performance Bonuses, beneďŹ ts package, drug & alcohol policy. 2 years experience preferred. We will provide transportation to Southern Alberta. Call 1-800-647-7995 ext 228 or fax resume to 403-6472763

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Hand crafted Gifts, Attic Treasures, Bake Table, Christmas Decor, Florals & Gifts Lunch$5 Starts at 11:30am

An Outstanding Exhibition and Sale by Local Professional Artisans

Friday, Nov. 25th - 11am - 8pm Saturday, Nov. 26th - 10am - 6pm Sunday, Nov. 27th - 10am - 4pm

Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones St. Local music by Kwalikum Secondary School Music Program Food Drive by Qualicum Beach Fire Department Gourmet Food by Qualicum Beach Farmers Market

Admission a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Toonieâ&#x20AC;? Hourly Door Prizes and so much more!!

6th Annual Christmas Craft SALE Sat. Nov. 26th 10am-3pm St. Stephenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s United Church

Qualicum Beach

FREE Admission

CHRistmas

SALE

Christmas crafts, holiday dĂŠcor, fashions, accessories & much much more!

Fri & Sat Nov 25 & 26 Noon to 4pm

1425 Marina Way, Nanoose Bay A portion of proceeds will be donated to the local food bank. Bring a non-perishable food item for a chance to win a gift basket!

Morning Glory Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Faire

Saturday, December 3rd 10am - 4pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities and Crafts Wholesome food cafe Unique Gifts & Handcrafted Items

a) For each spayed or neutered dog: $15.00 b) For each unsprayed or unneutered dog: $25.00

861 Hilliers Rd. off Hwy 4 (just minutes from Qualcium Beach) 250-752-2722 www.morninggloryschool.ca

All above license fees are subject to a discount of $5.00 if paid between December 1, 2011 and January 31, 2012.

Christmas Bazaar

Qualicum Beach Community Hall (Memorial Ave. Just at the tracks) An Outstanding Exhibition and Sale by Local Professional Artisans

Local Music by Kwalikum Secondary School Music Program Free Admission Door Prizes Free Parking

NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS IN ELECTORAL AREA E (NANOOSE BAY) ELECTORAL AREA G (FRENCH CREEK and DASHWOOD) ELECTORAL AREA H (QUALICUM BAY, DEEP BAY and BOWSER) Animal Control and Licensing Bylaw No. 939 states in part that no person shall own, keep, or harbor a dog over the age of six (6) months unless a current valid license has been obtained for the dog. License fees are as follows:

The Gardens at Qualicum Beach

Friday, Nov. 25th - 11am - 8pm Saturday, Nov. 26th - 10am - 6pm Sunday, Nov. 27th - 10am - 4pm

NOTICE 2012 DOG LICENSES

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 250.752.2818 All proceeds to the local food bank and SOS

For more information or to book a personal tour, please call 250.752.2253 650 Berwick Road North, Qualicum Beach

thegardensatqualicum.com

Dog licenses may be purchased/renewed from the Regional District of Nanaimo ofďŹ ces located at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, the Parksville/ Qualicum SPCA at 1565 Alberni Highway in Parksville and Eyes on BC Publishing at 6996 West Island Hwy., Bowser. Bylaw No. 939 further states that he owner of a dog shall not permit or allow their dog to be at large or to harass or molest a person or an animal. Regular patrols of the District are conducted and dogs at large may be impounded.

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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.

PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733.

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OCEANSIDE TILE & STONE Over 32 years experience. Porcelian Tile, Ceramic, Slate, Granite, Marble, Natural Stone, & Cultured Stone. Free estimates. Call William at 250586-6682.

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DIAL-A-LAW: access free information on BC law. 1-604687-4680; 1-800-565-5297; ww.dialalaw.org, audio available. Lawyer referral service: need a lawyer? Learn more by calling 1-604-6873221; 1-800-663-1919.

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REGISTERED Care Aide offering prof., honest, reliable care in your home. Serv. incl light housekeeping/laundry, meal prep., personal care & respite care. Helping seniors maintain dignity and independence in their own home. Call Dana 250-927-6420

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CLEANING SERVICES Carleen’s Clean & Green Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)594-8812 or Cell (250)240-9604.

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

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CONTRACTORS

Certiﬁed Journeyman 30 years experience

WORK WANTED, Come home to a spotlessly clean home. Will do moving cleans. Responsible & trustworthy with excellent references. Call Ann 250-240-0119

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

HELP WANTED

NOT ENOUGH Hours in a day and only two hands? Call Val’s Helping Hand for weekly or biweekly housecleaning. Excellent References!250-740-5925

We have the following vacancies: Family Social Worker FASD Key Worker • SCD Assistant

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

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD

SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ﬁrewood producer offers ﬁrewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD. WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. We deliver. 250-757-9232

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

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Train today and receive certiﬁcates in: 1. Personal Support Worker 2. Community Mental Health Worker 3. Education Assistant

ARY TRAVEL BURS LABLE MAY BE AVAI

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES

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.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT WORKER

Del Rio Academy

CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES -ready Dec 15, $650 -Ladysmith: 250-245-9222 FREE TWO spayed female tabby cats. Three years old. Friendly - they need a good home. Call 250-927-3499 SHIHTZU PUPPIES - homeraised, good pedigree, ready to go! $750 To view/reserve 250-923-6011

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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.

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artistry & facial artistry • manicures, pedicures • Spa therapy treatments • Relaxation massage And More!

SHAGGY’S K-9 COMPANY Company Exercise, Socialize Dog Daycare & Bath 250-752-K999 Registered & Insured! Supervised interaction, 5 km Trail hikes.

AAA MASTER PAINTER - 3 rooms $499. 5 yr guarantee 1/2 price paint. WCB. References Call Rick 250-954-9503

VANCOUV ER ISLAND

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

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.

PAINTING

Esthetician~ Spa Therapist Program

27 WEEK PROGRAM PROGRAMS BEGIN DEC 6TH, 2011 & JAN 3RD, 2012

OCEANSIDE HOUSE & Home: Repairs, maintenance and Holiday Christmas lights. Call Pete, (250)927-2641.

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.

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Classroom theory PROGRAM CONTENT INCLUDES: & practical, • facials, body treatments hands-on • hair removal, make-up experience

Call Patrick 250-752-6616

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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PET CARE SERVICES

Scott @ 250-821-1994.

“MAID IN SERVICE Cleaning” Home/Ofﬁce Cleaning, min 3 hrs please. Ref’s available. Call Margit at 250-240-9240.

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WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Christmas Lights, Snow Blowing. Yard clean-up & Hauling. Pressure washing. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.

TILING

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FUEL/FIREWOOD

GARAGE SALES ESTATE SALE 2029 SANDERS ROAD, NANOOSE BAY Nov 21-26th Monday thru Saturday 10am-3pm THIS SALE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS! African art, entire household & outside items. Check out your website for more info: www.smartmoveservices.ca

PARKSVILLE, 606 Temple St. Nov 26 (9-12). Moving Sale. Furniture & household items. PARKSVILLE, Foot of Corfield St. & Hwy. Nov 26 & 27 (9-3). Lots of good stuff. Tools, fishing rods, household, good junk. More stuff than you can shake a stick at!! QUALICUM 1127 Pratt Rd., Sat., Nov. 26, 8am-3pm. Multifamily Sale. Antiques, tools, fishing tackle, antique piano. Something for everyone. Rain or shine!

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

MOBILE HOMES & PADS

HOMES FOR RENT

SEASONAL ACCOMMODATION

AUTO FINANCING

BUILDING SALE... Final clearance. “Rock bottom prices” 25x40x12 $7350. 30x60x15 $12,700. 35x70x16 $15,990. 40x80x16 $20,990. 47x100x18 $25,800. 60x140x 20 $50,600. End walls included, doors optional. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. CAN’T GET Up your stairs? Acorn Stairlifts can help! No obligation consultation. Comprehensive warranty. Can be installed in less than 1 hour. Call now 1-866-981-6591. 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. DO-IT-YOURSELF Steel Buildings priced to clear Make an offer! Ask about free delivery, most areas! Call for quick quote and free brochure - 1-800-668-5111 ext. 170. **HOME PHONE Reconnect** Call 1-866-287-1348. Prepaid Long Distance Specials! Feature Package Specials! Referral Program! Don’t be without a home phone! Call to Connect! 1-866-287-1348 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? ROYAL ALBERT china (Blossom time) 12 place setting $400. Community Silver (South Seas) 5 pce, 8 setting with chest $250. 250-7523966

297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 , $1050. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach- 2 bdrm, 1 block to all amenities, spacious, 2nd ﬂoor, bright, corner Apartment. Balcony, storage locker, fully equipped bathroom, F/S and parking. N/S, N/P. Please call Bill at (250)752-6997. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM Beach, bright, excellent condition, 2 bdrm, patio, F/S, complete spacious bathroom, storage locker and parking. N/S, N/P. Please call Bill at 250752-6997. HILLIERS 2-BDRM apt. NS/NP. Refs req’d. $600 + utils. Avail now (250)468-2742 NEW SENIOR housing in downtown Parksville. Elevator serviced, wheelchair friendly, bright & spacious 1 bedroom suites with ocean views. Open plan kitchen, bathroom with walk-in shower, plenty of storage & large balcony. N/S, N/P. $915.00 per month. 250248-0786. NORTH QUALICUM small 1 bdrm suite on private, quite acreage. N/S, N/P, Util inc., plus wireless internet $650/mo Bachelor suite same as above $530/mo. Call 250-951-2706 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 . PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm Condo, 5 appls. Small pet ok. Ref’s. Avail Dec. 1st. $950/mo + utils. Call 250-248-6784. PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, security camera & parking incl’d. Near schools, beach, downtown & on bus route. From $785. Dec. 1st. 250-248-8592. PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d, Nov. 1, $800/mo.(250)248-3350. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, grd ﬂr, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $825 mo. Avail now. 250-927-0287.

1200 SQ.FT. 3 bdrm, sunken family room, dining rm, wood stove, W/D, D/W, priv. patio, peaceful setting. 12 minutes to QB Parksville in Coombs, $950./mo. (250)951-9962.

PARKSVILLE2 BDRM Rancher, fenced yard, damage deposit. NS/NP. $900.+utils. (250)468-0332.

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

REAL ESTATE HOMES WANTED

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST- 1 & 2 bdrm, $725 & $925. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com

Qualicum Beach - Large 1770 sq.ft. Ocean Bluff Condo 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, fully updated, new laminate ﬂoors, 6 appls, covered parking, 55+ building, N/S, N/P. $1250 mo. Call 250-586-1100. QUALICUM MANOR Apts. So conveniently located! 1 bdrm, excellent condition, ground ﬂoor, F/S, fully equipped bathroom, patio and storage locker, N/S, N/P, in very quiet building. Please call Bill at (250)752-6997.

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317 Village Way, QB 1, 2 & 3 bdrm units. 5 appls, F/P, patio. N/S, sm pet ok. Starting at $750. Quiet adult community. Close to town.

250-752-5233. APARTMENTS FURNISHED ON QUALICUM Beach, 1 bdrm, furn’d suite, bright, waterfront. Avail Dec., incls utils, internet, N/S, N/P, $825 mo. 250-757-8682, 250-752-9252.

COTTAGES COOMBS: THYME Away Cottage. 1 bdrm cozy cottage. Furn’d, full kitchen, living room and bath. Quiet setting, suitable for a couple. $950 mo. Avail Nov-March 15/ 2012. Call 250-248-9540. DEEP ERRINGTON bachelor cabin. $400/mo + util’s. Ref’s /credit check req’d. Avail. Dec. 1. Call 250-228-0000.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES 4-BDRM. QUALICUM Beach. Close to town & park. Freshly renovated throughout. Fenced backyard. NS/NP. Excellent ref’s req’d. $1200./mo. Home (250)931-7207 or cell (250)927-7774. BOWSER- NEWLY renovated 1/2 duplex, bright 2 bdrm, 4 appls, on 1 acre. Refs req’d. NS/NP. $700/mo. Call 250927-1234. Available Nov. 1. COOMBS. 1-BDRM duplex. Deck, fenced yard. Pet friendly smoking unit. $560./mo + utils. (250)248-2285. COOMBS, 2 bdrm S/S duplex, new paint & carpet, 5 appl’s, NP/NS, ﬁreplace, secure garage & storage. Quiet area. $900/mo + utilities. Avail. Dec 1. Phone: 250-951-1792. PARKSVILLE 3-BDRM 1.5 bath, newly painted upper duplex, $1100. Also, 2 bdrm lower, $825. Nice yard, N/S, N/P (both). Call 250-468-5733. PARKSVILLE: SPACIOUS and attractive 2 bdrm, 2bath, in-suite lndry. Avail now. $950. N/S, cat ok. Refs. Call 250724-1212. QUALICUM BEACH: Cozy clean 2bdrm suite in duplex. Mins from QB, country setting. $750/mo. Avail Dec 1st. No pets, ref’s req’d. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847

MISCELLANEOUS FOR RENT COOMBS, 1 bdrm Park Model trailer. $550 p/m, util’s incld’d. Quiet area. 250-240-1445

ERRINGTON- 2 BDRM mobile home, 8 mins from Parksville, recently renovated, wood F/P, electric heat, small yard, quiet neighbourhood, NS/NP. $800. Available now. (250)951-4830.

MODULAR HOMES RENT OR Rent to Own RV’s in Coombs or Errington. Starting at $400. RV pads, $375 includes wi-ﬁ & cable. Possible P/T handyman work. Call (250)954-1355.

HOMES FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM Rancher on Englishman river road Errington. Sorry no dogs, no smoking $950/month 250-248-8384. ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm, shared acreage, upper duplex, shared laundry. $650./mo + hydro. 250-248-0295

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FRENCH CREEK/QUALICUM Great location on quiet street next to Chartwell, 3-4 bdrms, 2 bath, all appls included. laundry, fully fenced yard, garden areas, storage shed, pets ok upon approval. N/S. $1500+ utils. 1 year renewable lease. Avail Now. 250-954-2254. KEEPER ISLAND- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, lrg deck, 1200sq ft, ocean view. N/S, pets ok. $850. Available Dec 15. Call (250)588-9253. NANOOSE: 2 bdrm cottage, Beachcomber. $975/mo, avail Dec. 1st. Dave (250)468-9811 NICE, PRIVATE 2 bed lower, Fireplace, Garage, Garden. Cbl/net/ﬁrewood. Pets neg. Horse Board avail. NO SMOKERS. $1000 Dec1st 250-5863142 PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1000 + utils. Call (250)927-1140.

GARDENING

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STORAGE COOMBS, DELUXE heated, dry garage, 26 x 11 ($200) or 26 x 22($425), Secure. Great for boats or collector cars. Call Paul @ 250-954-5413

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

250-248-7100.

1-BDRM WATERFRONT Nanoose Bay. $700./mo inclds hydro. Jan. 1st. 250-468-5663. DASHWOOD, 2 bdrm, N/S, free cable/internet, carport, new appls, woodstove, on 2 acres. Very clean, a must see! Avail Now, $750 + shared hydro. Call 250-752-4641.

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PARKSVILLE/ERRINGTON: 1 bdrm lower, on 1 half acre, Avail now, $750/mo, hydro incl, view Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm, call 250-947-9666.

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21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

WATERFRONT COLUMBIA beach area. Fabulous view 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, 6 appls, dbl garage. Lease avail. $1500. 250-334-3126, 250-218-3162.

OFFICE/RETAIL DOWNTOWN QUALICUM Beach, 1640 sq. ft. retail space for lease. Call: 250-5868806 or 250-757-9186

RV PADS COOMBS: RV site. Small adult park, $375 + hydro (year round), incls cable & storage. (250)586-1372. QUALICUM Beach. Long term RV sites, $375/mo. (excl. hydro, cable). 250-752-9544. Riverside Resort. PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. 250-927-5623.

FRENCH CREEK. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, 1290 sqft upper suite, w/ dbl garage. Quiet neighborhood in cul-de-sac, NS/NP, $1200/mo hydro included. Refs req’d. Avail Dec. 1. Call 250-954-0341. NEW 1 Bdrm Upper Suite Parksville Industrial Park $800/mo Avail Now Utilities Incl. NS/NP Call 250-240-0173 PARKSVILLE, DELUXE, Cozy,1 bdrm, above garage. $825/mo. Incl heat, N/S, N/P. 250-954-8326 QUALICUM. 1-BR furnished, self-contained suite. Very nice, quiet. $750 incl. hydro. Small pet ok, n/s. 250-752-5971.

WANTED TO RENT PARKSVILLE AREA, senior gentleman, non smoker, non drinker, requires 2 bdrm, 2 bath condo, Apt or house. Wheelchair access, secured parking. Call 250-248-6011.

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WAREHOUSE RENTAL required- 2000sq ft shed with 150 amp+ 03 phase power & overhead door. Hydrocarbon contaminated premises preferred. Facility will be used for processing used motor-oil labeled as hazardous material. asif_sadeque@yahoo.com 604-440-6663.

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SPORTS 42 years and free skating

Kondors grounded in Burnaby KSS boys soccer team ﬁnish ninth at provincials; two local vie for Golden Boot Award By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS

Lions Club program piggybacks on own anniversary

Stick a fork in ‘em — they’re done. Kwalikum Secondary School’s senior boys soccer team left it all on the field this week and the Kondors capped off what has been a memorable campaign with three wins, a loss and a tie at the BC High School Sports’ AA provincial championships. With no returning ‘stars’ from last year, KSS was given little chance to contend at the start of the season, but the locals showed a lot of grit as they rallied to win a wild card spot to the Island finals a few weeks back, then upset Gulf Islands with a buzzerbeater in what was their 10th game in nine days to advance to the B.C.s. In action on the all-weather turf pitches of Burnaby Lake Sports Complex, Kwalikum opened the tourney Monday morning with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against the fired-up hometown Cariboo Hill Chargers. The locals shook it off and went unbeaten their final two days of the tournament, as they bounced back Tuesday swamping the Lakers from Invermere 4-buz in the morning game, then burning the SMU Blue Devils 2-0 that afternoon. “Ninth sounds pretty bad but we were 12 minutes away from finishing first in

By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Families in Oceanside have been taking advantage of the Lions Club’s free Sunday skate program for quite a while now, but their upcoming session this Sunday is going to be something special. That’s because, said organizer Don Gamble, the club is piggybacking the weekly skate with their own anniversary celebration. “We’ve been serving Parksville for 42 years and we will be serving a big birthday cake at the free family skate,” he said. The skate begins at 12:15 p.m. and runs until 1:45. Gamble said the cake will be served between 1 and 1:30 p.m. The free family skate draws about 130 skaters every week and runs until Dec. 18 before breaking for Christmas and starting up again on Jan. 8.

“It was a long season,” Gayton agreed, pointing out, “the whole tournament — five games in three days — it was a battle of attrition, and our depth paid off.” MIDAS TOUCH Going into the final game on Wednesday KSS had two players tied for the lead as the tournament’s top scorer with four goals apiece. Grade 10 striker Darian Atkinson, and Grade 11 outside middy Ben Robson — and both jostling for the coveted Golden Boot Award. Robson ran away with the tournament scoring title with four goals in the final game. Interestingly enough there were two great feeds from Darian that game. KWALIKUM SOCCER has been around a while, and Gayton pointed out that according to the pamphlets handed out, in the history of the tournament, which dates back to 1993, there is only one team that has had more appliances than KSS. SMU has the most provincial appearances at 13, and KSS has tied with Lambrick Park for second on the alltime list with 11 trips to the big AA dance. “Which I think is pretty spectacular considering our size,” Gayton surmised proudly, paused, then made the point “and with nine returning players, we’re looking forward to next year.”

Kwalikum striker Own Mathison barges past a Chargers’ defender Monday at the provincial. MARIO BARTEL/BLACK PRESS PHOTO

our pool,” KSS head coach Butch Gayton grumbled Thursday, then explained how his side was up 2-1 against the Scorpions with 12 minutes remaining but let it slip away. “Talk about 12 minutes you’d like to have back ... we hang on to win that game we finish first in our pool, but we didn’t, and the cruelty of pool play is we finished third,” he said, which dropped them to the bottom bracket where the best they

could do is ninth. KSS closed it out Wednesday with a solid 4-1 win over the defending B.C. champion Sa-Hali Sabres from Kamloops. Kwalikum went into the tournament missing two starters — right back Adam Simpson was out with a broken tailbone suffered at the Island’s (he’s on the mend), and their top scorer, exchange student Andreas Zehrer “was away on a Rotary function ...”

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Ballenas Whalers junior varsity football team see season come to early end By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS

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Up your game at Genesis Boxing Teams resume training there By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS It’s no big secret the benefits of boxing training transcend the ring, and for two local hockey teams, the proof is on the ice. The Oceanside Generals Junior Hockey Club has once again partnered with the team at Genesis Boxing and Fitness as its official off-ice training facility, and GM and head coach Dave Johnston said he’d recommend it to anyone looking to up their game. “Our entire organization is thrilled with what Genesis adds to our program, and what it adds to our players experience as an Oceanside General. Our players use the facility for their individual work outs as well we meet as a team once a week for a team session with Rick.” “Genesis has all of the same core values our organization believes in,” said Johnston. “Simply put it is old school and all about hard work being the core to taking your game to a whole new level.” SEE

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they had, our group sessions are a highlight of the week for our players.â&#x20AC;? Rae worked with the local Jr. B club last year, and the program was such a success Johnston has his U15 Generals Bantam Rep team working out at Genesis weekly as well this year. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I love working with them â&#x20AC;&#x201D; both teams, the young and the older guys, theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re hard working, and watching the development in their â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;burstabilityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; for lack of a better word ... their speed is way better then it was at the beginning of the year,â&#x20AC;? said Rae, the founder and driving force behind the local boxing club with a community conscience. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s great to watch ... theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re literally honing their hockey skills through boxing training ... every sport should do it,â&#x20AC;? he said, pointing out that in Europe soccer teams have been in the boxing gym forever. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re getting a lot more calls from

Gensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Ethan Larson and his younger counterparts from the Bantam Rep Generals, are honing their hockey schools at Genesis Boxing. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO

younger rep teams and lacrosse teams, and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s because of the conditioning of boxing and the cardio. The eye hand feet coordination is huge for all sports.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;I enjoy coming here â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Rickâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a really good trainer, and he pushes us,â&#x20AC;? first year

General, D-man Ethan Larson, 17, from Chilliwack, offered from beside one of the heavy bags this week as the younger Generals watched on quietly, and made the point that boxing training fits right in with the pace of hockey. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We go non-stop for

45 seconds to a minute, which is about the amount of time weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on the ice (per shift) ... itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s definitely improved my conditioning; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s helped my foot speed, and my hands are faster.â&#x20AC;? For more information call Rick at 250248-5511.

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Coach very proud of his players The Eagles of Carson Graham Secondary finished the BC High School Football regular season unbeaten at 6-0 and first in the seven-team Western Conference, while the Whalers were 3-1 for second in the five-team Island

conference. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Very good team,â&#x20AC;? BSS head coach Mike Di Giacomo said of their opponents after. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Big, speedy ... obviously a very good team, no question. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We did as best we could with what we brought to the dance,â&#x20AC;?

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make better football players, and to make better young men to move forward in their future endeavours.â&#x20AC;? The AA JV playoffs are now down to their final four with still unabated Barsby the frontrunners to take it all. The Whalersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; year end awards banquet goes the second week of December. sports@pqbnews.com

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That would be it for the home team though, as the Gens gave up four unanswered goals in the second and two more in the third. Michael Gudmanson made 27 saves for the win in net on Saturday and was replaced by Dylan Quinn midway through the second period of Saturday’s game. The split puts the Gens at 8-13-1 on the season and one point up on the Islanders for fifth in the seven-team Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League.

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played for Johnston and the Gens the last two seasons and was reacquired from the Campbell River Storm last week. “We needed to add some sand paper, some size and grit, and that’s what we did,” said Johnston. GAME ON The Generals are in Comox Saturday night to take on their arch rivals the Glacier Kings (13-6-2) and return home Sunday for the back end of the home and home. Puck drops at 2:30 p.m.

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Showcase of precision movement Parksville’s Helix Dance Theatre joins Vancouver dance company MOVE on stage at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo Saturday night By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER

ans of contemporary dance will be treated to some thrilling performances at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo Saturday night. The Red Nocturnal is the latest creation of dance artist Joshua Beamish and is sure to rock the contemporary ballet world. Beamish is the Artistic Director of the Vancouver dance company MOVE, which will be performing the mixed-piece program. The Red Nocturnal is a passionate, contemporary tango ballet in two formats in which the dancers connect and disconnect through relentless physicality, sensuous phrasing, truncated pas de deux and razor sharp precision of movement. The repertoire includes a re-imagined version of The Red Nocturnal, a physically demanding tango ballet en-pointe originally created for Ballet Kelowna. It’s joined by Les Oiseaux, a fantastical barefoot creation that imagines the creatures from traditional classical ballets like Swan Lake and The Firebird sharing the same forest. The evening is completed by Beamish’s new creation Atonement, a balletic work inspired by the Ian McEwan book, and the movie that followed and features a cast of 10 male and 11 female dancers. The Bangkok International Festival for Dance and Music commissioned this

program, in partnership with the Canadian Embassy, to celebrate 50 years of Canadian-Thai political relations. The MOVE company has also invited Parksville’s Helix Dance Theatre, The KYDC Dancers from Nanaimo, the True Colours Youth Group from Courtenay, and Fizzik’l out of Victoria to open the performance, as a means of connecting local emerging performers with the professional artists of our province. Helix Dance Theatre currently has 11 dancers between the ages of 13 and 18. The girls from Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Nanaimo and Courtenay bring a wide range of dance genres to the group and perform mainly contemporary pieces. Helix, which is based in Parksville, was co-founded by Sarah Panichelli-DeVito and Kourtney Hunchuk and will be celebrating its third anniversary this spring. Panichelli-DeVito said her dancers will be debuting a modern piece on Saturday about six and a half minutes long that she choreographed. She said Sinner Man is based on the civil rights activists who rode interstate buses into the southern United States to defy segregation laws and call for change. “The piece is inspired by the stories of the freedom riders of 1961. It is a heavy duty topic but the girls are invested in it,” she admitted. Part of the mandate of her

dance company is to have the dancers understand the stories they are presenting and Panichelli-DeVito said she asked her dancers to do research on the piece and they totally embraced it. “We wanted them to do justice to the piece. These people changed the south. The girls were happy to do the research and went above and beyond.” She said the

topic is important and worth while and the emotion the dancers convey in the piece will be legitimate. She said she set the piece to an interesting mix of songs from the old south and includes gospel and slave music. “I am hoping it is going to be moving. That is my ultimate goal.” Panichelli-DeVito said her dancers strive for more than sparkles and smiles and she said they will present a sophisticated mature piece tomorrow night. The performance at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo is at 7:30 p.m. For ticket information call 250-754-8550 or visit www.porttheatre.com. reporter@pqbnews.com

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Not everyone will be glued to the television Sunday afternoon, cheering for the B.C. Lions as they go after the Grey Cup. Dedicated music students from Springwood Middle School will be serving high tea at Sunrise Ridge Resort in Parksville. The Springwood Middle School band is raising money to attend MusicFest Nationals in Ottawa in May, 2012. The SMS Band, under the guidance and direction of Dr. Donna Rathke, earned a gold standing at MusicFest Nationals in Richmond in May 2011. The ranking earned them an invitation to the nations capital and in order to make the trip come to fruition, the band students need to raise approximately $50,000 to fund the travel costs. The event, in the lobby at Sunrise Ridge, will include an art auction and sale. After some generous donations by the public, over 150 pieces of art, and vintage clothing has been collected and will be up for sale or auctioned off on Sunday. Open art sales will continue throughout the day and tea, coffee and pastries will be sold at High Tea between 2 and 4 p.m. with band students serving. The highlight of the event will be the auction from 4 to 5 p.m. with Parksville

Mayor Chris Burger performing the auctioneering duties. All proceeds will go to the students from the SMS Concert Band who have participated in the event. The SMS band trip got a financial boost recently from the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. The group hosted their annual Jamboree on September 17 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds and some of the proceeds of that event was donated to the MusicFest trip. Springwood Middle School band teacher Dr. Donna Rathke said the cheque for $500 from the fiddling group was generous. She said when her students won the gold medal standing at MusicFest Nationals in Richmond last May it was a proud moment for her. She admitted she picked a hard piece for them to play and they came through. “It is very significant. It was a hard piece and they played it beautifully,” she stated. She said it isn’t too often grade seven and eight band students get to travel on such a major trip and this is a rare opportunity for the students to not only perform but take in some cultural experiences as well. If you would like to help out the SMS Band students, check out their art sale on Sunday, Nov. 27 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Sunrise Ridge.

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Dog lovers have an opportunity this weekend to do some holiday shopping and have some of the proceeds of their purchase go to a good cause. Nanoose Bay Author Mary Laudien will be signing books on Sat., Nov. 26 at a craft bazaar at Nanoose Place and 30 per cent of the book sales will be donated to the SPCA’s Paws for a Cause (or a charity of your choice). All Decked Out is a unique event where many Oceanside businesses, artists and crafters will be gathered under one roof selling original clothing, jewelry, art, pet products and a whole lot more. Admission is free and attendees will also have an opportunity to purchase raffle tickets for an amazing gift basket with proceeds going to the Nanoose Community

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Mary Laudien and a Frenchie in Cannes. Cupboard food bank. Laudien, a retired principal from West Vancouver will be selling and signing copies of her first book at the event which runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Her novel, Frenchie’s Best FriendFollow the Blog is a fun read for anyone who loves their pet. “The books are timely in this day and age when everyone is totally gaga over their

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Her book evolved after she had retired from a full-on principalship in a high profile school district and her sons realized that she would be available to dog sit their Frenchies whenever they went on holidays. The sequel, Frenchie X2- Follow the Blog takes the surprise ending from the first novel and sends main character Ethan and his mom into the realm of puppy ownership with not one, but two adorable and very different Frenchie puppies. Laudien, who moved to Nanoose Bay in March, said she has kept busy writing the novels but it has been a lot of fun and she will keep on going. “I can’t believe it, but I feel I must write one more Frenchie novel to make it a trilogy.” The All Decked Out family bazaar goes Sat., Nov. 26 at Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Road.

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The 893 Beaufort Squadron gathered with Qualicum Beach mayor Teunis Westbroek and Parksvilleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s then-acting mayor Chris Burger in front of their soon to be new hangar at the Qualicum Beach Airport amidst a hail and windstorm on Remembrance Day.

Cadet corps gets new home The 893 Beaufort Squadron Air Cadets are within sight of the end of a 30 year journey into their own space. Major John Cooper started fundraising for an airplane hangar or similar space in 1982, explained Janis Knapp, and they recently completed the paperwork to take possession of the perfect building at the Qualicum Beach Airport July 3, 2012. It will be named the Cooper Cadet Training Facility in honour of the founding fundraiser and his sister Doreen who were tireless fundraisers and donators but have both since died. The cadets will continue to fundraise to pay off the building, but next summer they will gain ac-

cess and plans are in the works for a grand opening next summer. For 30 years the cadets have used the cadet hall in Qualicum Beach, which is much too small, and various other spaces like the gym at Oceanside Middle School, and they are excited to finally have their own place to call home, expand their programs and begin a big recruitment drive. There are currently 21 air cadets coming from across Oceanside, Nanaimo and Port Alberni, Knapp said, and they dream of doubling or even quadrupling eventually. Some retired air force members in the area are also trying to start an alumni association. Contact Capt. Reg Johanson at 250-752-0528 or rjohanson@shaw.ca to join or for more information.

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Yvonne Zawrony, right, with Fr. Pierrot Kasemuna, orphans and Mongolian staff at the Caritas Mongolia summer camp outside Ulaan Bator at Gachurt. On top of the gers are cheese kurds made from a wide variety of animals’ milk — sun-drying. For variety and to appease tourists, Germans are helping with introducing other methods of making cheese. Of course there are lots of challenges. Thanks to climate change, Mongolia has experi-

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