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PARKSVILLE MAYORAL RACE

Injecting some levity One candidate gets some laughs at Craig Bay all-candidates’ forum CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

If laughs counted as votes, Antonio Farinha would be a front runner for Parksville mayor.

“To attract people to Parksville, young people and all that, turn a part of the beach down there into a nudist beach,” mayoral candidate Farinha suggested at the all-candidates debate hosted by the Craig Bay Residents Association.

“The world is run by sex,” said Farinha, whose sole intent in running for office is to raise awareness about what he considers a “conspiracy,” involving all levels of government, to allow people to live on formerly public land (Surfside RV Resort) on Parksville Beach.

The audience of approximately 100 burst out laughing, and the comment drew the loudest applause of the night. The all-candidates debate took place Thursday night exclusively for Craig Bay residents at the Craig Bay Beach House.

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Crash causes outage

A 37-year-old Parksville woman may be facing impaired driving charges after a Halloween evening crash that caused widespread power outages.

Just before midnight Friday, police say a driver lost control on Wembley Road, near Ackerman Road, and drove straight into a power pole, shearing it off at point of impact. RCMP say the female driver, the lone occupant of the vehicle, was found to be impaired by alcohol and was subsequently detained by police. The Parksville resident provided breath samples and RCMP say charges of impaired driving are being recommended. Police say the woman did not suffer any serious injuries and was released the following day on a promise to appear in court. The car she was driving was destroyed.

— NEWS Staff/Oceanside RCMP

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TRICK OR TREAT IN QUALICUM BEACH: Abigail Hart, 18 months, was not quite sure what to think of all the festivities during the trick-or-treat event in Qualicum Beach on Friday afternoon, an event organized by the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association. Kids, and a few parents, dressed up in colourful costumes and trick-or-treated business to business.

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Oceanside RCMP seeking masked man

This person was about 10 days early for Halloween.

Oceanside RCMP say that on Oct. 21 at approximately 2 a.m., a masked man spraypainted graffiti on the front of the Nanoose Bay Red Gap Quality Foods grocery store.

If you have any information about this crime, police are asking you to contact Const. Jones of the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 and quote file number 20149227.

— NEWS Staff/Oceanside RCMP

Candlelight tribute at Qualicum Legion

On Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. there will be a Candlelight Tribute Ceremony at the Qualicum Beach Legion cenotaph, 180 Veterans Way. Legion Members and the public are invited to attend and lay a candle in memory of a veteran or loved one. If you wish to order candles ($3.50 each), drop into the Qualicum Beach Legion any day from noon-8 p.m. or contact Shirley Layman (250-752-9522). Candle sales end Nov. 9th. The Candlelight Tribute Service was started in 1995 in the Netherlands when Dutch children laid lighted candles on the graves of Canadian soldiers, leaving them burning overnight in silent tribute to the fallen. Since that time, these tributes have increased in Europe and here in Canada. The candles that we use are made in the Netherlands specifically for this purpose.

— NEWS Staff/ Qualicum Beach Legion

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DO YOU HAVE YOUR POPPY?: A flag-raising ceremony to kick off the Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign was held Friday outside Branch 49 in Parksville. Poppy campaign chair Shona Rowe pinned poppies on a few lapels at the ceremony including this one on Major Norm Hamelin of the Salvation Army (above).

SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION ISSUE

International student debate AUREN RUVINSKY

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International students have been a hot topic in School District 69, so The NEWS asked school board candidates for their perspective.

When Kwalikum Secondary School faced closure in 2011, bringing in more tuition-paying international students was a common idea for saving the school. More recently, the Vancouver based private investment company Wetegrity has been working with the district on a proposed international academy on the former Parksville Elementary site.

Candidate Willow Bloomquist, a young mother in her second run for a board seat, said she likes the international student program.

“It’s a great program that I feel benefits the local student body and the district as a whole… and makes the district a richer environment.” She cautioned against seeing it as a Band-Aid solution to bigger funding issues.

“I feel an intense focus on that might not be the best. Yes, part of the board’s responsibility is to produce extra money for the district,” she said, but they have to be careful to focus on current students and “make sure they’re in a happy and supportive environment.”

“I really don’t like the idea of putting any age students in a dorm-type situation,” she said.

Admitting she doesn’t have the depth of detailed knowledge of the current trustees, coming from the outside, she cautioned against moving to a whole new model for the new school, suggesting that “once you start changing things it might lead to other changes, it could just open a whole can of worms.”

She suggested that if it was a financial success the government could decide to pull back other funding, or find ways to tax away any benefit.

Fellow candidate John Hildebrandt, a longtime, active parent advisory council and community volunteer, agreed that “international students are a revenue generator, which is part of the district’s business model now, if you can generate money then we should look at the options.”

And he also agreed that any big changes should be “careful and cautious, with proper public consultation.” He said big changes “could overwhelm the local students, change the whole character of the district and detract from the experience of our own students.”

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PARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL ELECTION

Candidates have their say in Craig Bay The next all-candidates’ forum is tonight (Tuesday), 6:30 p.m. at the PCCC CANDACE WU news@pqbnews.com

Election season is in full swing and 14 Parksville council candidates faced off for the second time on Thursday night in Craig Bay. Moderator Chris Chilton, president of the Craig Bay Residents Association, presented questions collected from residents and gave each candidate one minute to answer.

The exclusive debate was held at the Craig Bay Beach Club.

The theme of the night seemed to be fiscal responsibility and Chilton asked candidates how, if elected, they would address increasing municipal taxes in an area where many are on a fixed income; and how they would fund Island Health’s required water treatment plan if senior government funding doesn’t come through.

Heidi Abbott said she wouldn’t make promises she can’t keep.

“We can do a better job with supporting social services in the city and advocating for that kind of thing,” said Abbott.

Former Parksville Elementary School principal Mary Beil called herself “level-headed” and said she understood many different perspectives. “I hope the city can look at how the scheduling of services is

done and try to find ways to reduce costs cannot afford “to write a blank cheque” for in some areas to recognize the fact that our water. He went on to say he believes crecity has many seniors and people on fixed ative thinking and financing can be done incomes,” she said. “Maybe there’s some- to bring taxes down. thing we can adjust.”

Kirk Oates said city council should reMichael Donegani boasted his lack of move barriers to small businesses and affiliation with developers or unions. promote Parksville’s beach.

“I’m simply a resident of Parksville and “If we do a better job marketing it a vote for me is a voice for you,” he said, (Parksville’s beach) to the world it will noting he would like to look into a “wage bring more people here… and perhaps freeze” at city hall. relieve some of the pressure from taxpayJim Gordon said we need to “think out- ers,” said Oates. “We all came here because side the box” to raise funds. He said there this is a beautiful place to live and that will are other ways of making money besides continue to be an attraction as long as we raising taxes pointing to “triple-P financ- don’t put up impediments.” ing” (public-private partnerTeresa Patterson, a former ships). councillor and local business “There are ways of not in- ELECTIONS owner, said we need to bring creasing taxes to pay for every SATURDAY, NOV. 15 more business to the city. single thing,” said Gordon.

Patterson said she would Al Grier, one of two incumbent coun- like to see council lobby the provincial and cillors running again, advocated for a tax federal government for more infrastrucfreeze and called himself a “group of one” ture funding. boasting his history in fiscal responsibility.

Roy Plotniko said he surveyed other Richard Honaizer said it was important communities and is “yet to find one that to have “open investigations about water.” pays even near the water cost we pay.”

He said “we’ve paid too much for our waPlotniko said he wants to “find out if the ter” claiming Parksville has the second city actually needs those inflated rates to highest taxes for water. Honaizer called function.” that “ridiculous” stating “the water departSue Powell, whose been on council for ment is not a bank.” the last nine years, said “I speak against Donald Lohvin showed up a few min- some of the (previous) comments made utes late and apologized to the audience about a zero per cent tax increase.” saying “I had a really hard time finding Powell said “I don’t think that’s realistic parking.” The crowd laughed, and Lohvin if we’re trying to meet our needs,” adding jumped right into the debate saying the city the money that used to be available from

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senior levels of government “just isn’t there anymore.”

Paul Reitsma, former MLA for this area and Parksville mayor, echoed Powell’s sentiments.

“You need to live within your means.

If you spend more than you take in you’ll be in trouble,” said Reitsma, who criticized two items on the city’s budget: protective services and the city’s payout for sick days.

Leanne Salter, currently the Coombs/ Errington RDN alternate director, said the downloading of costs from senior levels of government has been an ongoing problem since the late 1980s.

“Now what’s happening is we’re being directed by unelected entities such as Island Health telling us we have to build a water treatment plant but they aren’t giving us the money to do it,” said Salter.

“They’re just directing us to do it — therein lies our problem.”

Salter said we shouldn’t be spending or borrowing money, but saving it.

Caroline Waters said there are ways to increase the city’s revenue.

“We have industrial and commercial opportunities in Parksville which all of us need to talk about in a more open minded way if we want to open our tax base,” said Waters, who added she didn’t think it would be a good idea to cut services in a community with a senior demographic.

Waters also said she “wasn’t prepared to bash the staff at Parksville” who she called “admirable.”

BRITISH COLUMBIA ELECTOR AL BOUNDARIES COMMISSION

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The commission is reviewing provincial electoral districts and making proposals to the Legislative Assembly on the area, boundaries and names of electoral districts to be used for the next two provincial general elections. Your views will help inform a Preliminary Report to the Legislative Assembly in the spring of 2015.

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QUALICUM BEACH SECOND WORLD WAR VET GETS TO FLY AGAIN THANKS TO PARKSVILLE QUALICUM AERO CLUB

94-year-old bomber pilot back behind the controls Howard Bouey flew 400 hours worth of missions over the English Channel, the Irish Sea and the Bay of Biscay RANDY PARCELS Special to THE NEWS

On Wednesday, Oct. 29, Jim Hannibal, of the Parksville Qualicum Aero Club, took Howard Bouey, a 94-year-old resident of Qualicum Beach’s The Gardens and a former Second World War bomber pilot, for a ride in Parksville Qualicum Aero Club’s Cessna 172. The club’s 172 is available to the club’s flying members as well as non-flying members via its KIWI program.

Howard showed us that he still has “The Right Stuff” when he took over the airplane’s con-

trols enroute to Duncan.

Bouey left university early and joined the Royal Canadian Air Force in the fall of 1941. After training in Edmonton and Calgary, and marrying Grace on October 10, 1942. Howard went overseas to England and Scotland, where he did more training on bombers, including the Wellington. The Wellington Bomber had a 14 million candle power light on a retractable assembly in its belly that was operated by a second pilot located in a clear plastic nose of the plane. After a few hours training and flying the Wellington and operating the light and other onboard equipment they were approved for flight operations.

Operations were conducted mostly at night. The job was to fly the chosen area scanning for contacts on the water. Snow or rain or shine, they flew at 1,100

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Ninety-four-year old Howard Bouey, a former Second World War bomber pilot, took over the controls a Cessna on a flight last week from Qualicum Beach to Duncan, thanks to the Parksville Qualicum Aero Club.

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From left, Jim Hannibal of the Parksville Qualicum Aero Club, Second World War veteran Howard Bouey and Marcella Andrews of The Gardens at the Qualicum Beach Airport last week.

feet above the water. If a contact was spotted they honed in on it while losing altitude to 100-110 feet above the sea. When appropriate, they would use the light to expose the contact, which could be a sailing or fishing vessel or maybe a submarine caught by its snorkel (a breathing tube getting the air needed by its crew). Then they would drop their depth charges and hopefully damage the sub or render it disabled.

Howard and his crew did this for approximately 400 hours.

Trips were 10-12 hours covering the English Channel, The Irish Sea and the Bay of Biscay.

Later they were posted to Wick on Scotland’s most northern coast. On December 26, 1944, Howard and his crew attacked

a snorkel in the English Channel. Assessed as “damaged,” their squadron leader came out the next night and killed the sub. Howard and crew contin-

As you can see by Howard’s grin after the landing back at Qualicum Beach Airport he is keeping sharp and enjoying our beautiful part of the world RANDY PARCELS

ued operations in the English Channel and the Bay of Biscay.

That’s where he was on the night the war in Europe was declared over. They had completed 402.2 hours and their tour was over.

Howard Bouey, Flight Lieu-

tenant RCAF, returned to Canada, completed his university education at the University of Manitoba and became an architect who worked for many years in Edmonton, Alberta. He and his bride Grace retired to Qualicum Beach approximately thirty years ago. Sadly, Grace has passed away. However as you can see by Howard’s grin after the landing back at Qualicum Beach Airport in PQAC’s Cessna 172 he is keeping sharp and enjoying our beautiful part of the world.

If you’d like to learn more about the Parksville Qualicum Aero Club and its involvement in COPA for kids, the PQAC High School Scholarship, the KIWI flying program or other activities be sure to visit www.PQAC.ca.

Your chance to see and hear the municipal election candidates

Those who can’t make it to the all-candidates forum in Qualicum Beach tonight night will be able to watch it the next day on their computers.

The Qualicum Beach Residents’ Association is hosting an all-candidates Forum starting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre (tonight). The entire meeting can also be viewed the following day on the QBRA website (qbresidents.ca).

The all-candidates’ meetings are coming fast and furious in the remaining days before the Nov. 15 municipal election throughout the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. Here’s your guide (by electoral area):

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Qualicum Beach (mayor and coun- Chamber of Commerce and The NEWS cillors): Tuesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Qual- (moderated by editor John Harding). icum Beach Civic Centre, hosted by the Nanoose Bay (Regional District of QBRA (tonight). • Thursday, Nov. 6, 7 Nanaimo Area E): Monday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m., Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, p.m., Nanoose Place, co-sponsored by co-sponsored by the Qualthe Unified Residents Asicum Beach Chamber of sociation of Nanoose Bay Commerce and The NEWS. ELECTIONS and The NEWS (moderat• Monday, Nov. 10, 2 p.m. SATURDAY, NOV. 15 ed by Harding). at The Gardens. Space Co omb s/Erring ton is limited and The Gardens asks that (Regional District of Nanaimo Area you call to reserve a spot, 250-752-2818 F, plus school board candidates): (ext. 0).

Wednesday, Nov. 5, starting at 7 p.m. at Parksville (mayor and councillors): the Bradley Centre (corner of Shearme Tuesday, Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m., Parksville Road and Alberni Hwy), hosted by Community and Conference Centre, the Arrowsmith Community Recreation co-sponsored by the Parksville and District Association.

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School District 69 Board of Trustees (Parksville/Qualicum seat and Coombs/Errington seat): Monday, Nov. 3, started at 7 p.m. at Oceanside Elementary School gym, hosted by the District Parent Advisory Council. See Thursday’s paper for coverage. — NEWS Staff

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Residents and visitors are invited to visit the after-hours access clinics for their non-urgent medical needs. For urgent medical needs, please visit Urgent Care at the Oceanside Health Centre. For emergency and life-threatening medical issues, call 9-1-1 or go to the Emergency Department at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, West Coast General Hospital (Port Alberni) or St. Joseph’s General Hospital (Comox). If individuals are unsure about what services they require, call HealthLink BC at 8-1-1 (toll-free), which provides 24-hour, confidential health information and advice from a registered nurse. The clinics are being trialed as a pilot project of the Oceanside Division of Family Practice as part of its participation in the province-wide A GP for Me initiative. Funded by the Government of BC and Doctors of BC, A GP for Me aims to improve capacity in the primary care system and help British Columbians who want a family doctor to find one.Visit www.agpforme.ca for information.

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turn of the Parksville beach to the city and the people of Parksville. I am ignorant of politics and corruption, but not of Canadian laws and justice. In this subject, I have reason to believe and I do believe that I am an expert.

Marc Lefebvre 1. Ensuring that Parksville has a safe, secure supply of potable water for today and future generations is my number one priority. I’ll work LEFEBVRE to secure provincial and federal government funding for a new water system so that our local economy, environment and quality of life are protected.

2. I have a 12-year track record of successfully and respectfully serving Parksville residents as a city councillor.

I see the big picture. I lead by uniting and I have the ability to bring individuals and organizations together to create local solutions to the challenges facing our city and region.

Bill Neufeld 1. Water treatment plant size and cost: growth asumptions for Parksville and requirement for new sewage treatment NEUFELD plant will impact what we will need. DCCs do not pay for the growth that is occurring so the taxpayer will be paying for an affordable plant for now, plus future expansion.

2. I have paid fully for both campaigns myself and have no agenda other than the one suggested in the 2010 residents’ survey. Past councils have paid only lip service to the residents while attending to other vested interests. I manage by ‘walking around’ and ‘leading by example’.

Qualicum Beach mayoral candidates Teunis Westbroek 1. Renew our strategic and corporate plans to: attract youth and families; strengthen our economy; protect and revitalize our waterWESTBROEK front; redevelop the school bus garage and current firehall sites; provide local shuttle bus service; achieve value for taxes; review our DCC bylaw; increase pedestrian and traffic safety with new infrastructure.

2. Years of experience in town governance as councillor and as mayor, a record of fiscal responsibility, responding to individual residents’ needs and getting things done. My vision is to enhance the small-town atmosphere, keeping Qualicum Beach an attractive place for people of all ages.

Denyse Widdifield 1. To promote inclusiveness, not division. To collaborate with all the vested interest groups , and then make decisions with council.

WIDDIFIELD 2. I am new, with fresh ideas and a balanced approach; process must always be a means, not the end. Too often it has been the end. This combined with my over 40 years of business experience, community involvement and history of strong leadership separates me from my opponent.

Next Parksville all-candidates forum: Tuesday, Nov. 4 (tonight), 6:30 p.m., PCCC. Next Qualicum Beach all-candidates forum: Tuesday, Nov. 4 (tonight), 7 p.m., civic centre.

RCMP ISSUE WARNING

Beware callers saying they are CRA The Oceanside RCMP say they have received a number of calls from people reporting that they were nearly scammed by fraudsters impersonating the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Oceanside residents reportedly received suspicious emails from someone who claimed to be the Canada Revenue Agency. The e-mail promised a tax refund and asked for personal information to complete the transaction. The Canada Revenue Agency says it does not do the following: • request personal information of any kind from a taxpayer by e-mail.

• divulge taxpayer information to another person unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer.

• leave any personal information on an answering machine.

When in doubt, the CRA suggested you ask yourself the following: Am I expecting additional money from the CRA? Does this sound too good to be true? Is the requester asking for information I would not include with my tax return?

Is the requester asking for information I know the CRA already has on file? Am I confident I know who is asking for the information?

If you have responded to a fraudulent communication and have become a victim of fraud, please contact the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre by email at info@antifraudcentre.ca or call 1-888-495-8501.

— NEWS Staff/Submitted by Oceanside RCMP

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Editor’s note: We asked all of the candidates seeking office on Nov. 15 to answer two questions: 1. If elected, what is your number one priority?

2. What separates you from the other candidates?

We asked them to provide answers to each question in 50 words or less.

Oct. 30: RDN and School District candidates.

Today: mayoral candidates, Parksville and Qualiucm Beach.

Thursday: Qualicum Beach council candidates.

Tuesday, Nov. 11: Parksville council candidates.

Parksville mayoral candidates Dallas Collis 1. To scrap the present water intake and treatment plan... and to present with public and expert consultation a cost COLLIS effective, appropriate technology based system that will cost taxpayers far less and include electricity generation further reducing the taxpayers burden.

2. I am the candidate that knows rapid climate change is real and must be dealt with now. We must grow food locally and develop products and services locally. In short, we must create a sustainable local economy that will support a co-operative and democratic future for everyone.

Antonio Farinha 1. and 2. The difference from the others is my honesty and my courage because I am Antonio Farinha and they are not. I have a goal: the reFARINHA

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CBRA president Chris Chilton moderated the Lefebvre added that the City of Parksville is in event which brought forward Parksville’s four “good financial shape,” something he said he’d mayoral and 14 council candidates. The mayoral take some credit for as a councillor of 12 years. and council candidates debated separately. The Asked about development, mayoral candifloor was open to questions for mayoral candi- date Dallas Collis said economic growth is both dates. “the engine and the problem.”

Bill Neufeld, one of two current Parksville “Because we live on a finite planet we cannot councillors running for mayor, said fiscal re- continue to grow,” he told the crowd emphatisponsibility was top of mind. cally, waving his hands in the air with passion.

Neufeld said the city should not be taking on “The stresses are happening everywhere, in the projects such as social housing. short term buying things is what “What is the mandate of mumoves us forward … if you spend nicipalities?” he asked the crowd ELECTIONS it, it (the economy) rises and rhetorically. “It’s to provide wa- SATURDAY, NOV. 15 grows, we are caught in a drug ter, roads, sewer, lighting — basiaddiction that is now hurting the cally safety and security issues.” entire planet and it will harm our children and Neufeld said the city “should be saying no we grandchildren.” can’t afford to do that” to projects outside their Collis said “we’re the end generation who’s mandate. lived off the fat of capitalism, we can’t continue However, Marc Lefebvre, also a current city growing, we must develop a cooperative way of councillor running for mayor, disagreed. living democratically and locally — there is no “There are kids going to school who didn’t sustainable growth, the words are silly.” have breakfast and have no money for lunch,” Farinha asked voters to open their eyes in this said Lefebvre. “What are we supposed to do? election, which he said includes “masters in the Call the provincial and federal government? Yes, art of deceit.” it’s their responsibility but we have to do this in “Does anybody on council have any brains?” an organized way and in the meantime the kids he asked. “Any dummy can run… look at me, I’m got to eat.” running for mayor!”

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PARKSVILLE MAYORAL CANDIDATE

Re-Elect

Neufeld seeks mayor’s chair

MARY BROUILETTE For Qualicum Beach Councillor Working For Your Community

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I want to ensure that we spend wisely, develop appropriately, encourage a healthy balance of youth to seniors and focus on wellness by ensuring good options in our community for all.

Bill Neufeld is running for mayor of the City slough and through the estuary to city land on of Parksville. the Englishman River, and installing a pedestri“Following three years as a councilan/bicycle bridge over the river to conlor, I decided to run for mayor putting nect with Rathtrevor and Resort Way; forth a platform of change, very differ• redevelop, renew and reinvigorate ent from the departing mayor or my opParksville’s downtown through the use ponent,” Neufeld said in a news release. of site-specific zoning, lot-line build“My platform speaks to the need to: out, off-site parking and incentives; • evaluate all of the alternatives • stop paying for a non-existent NEUFELD that could satisfy Parksville’s need train and use the railbed as a trail for a water treatment plant; for residents and tourists alike; • hold tax increases to no 2014 • increase the charges and fees ELECTIONS more that B.C.’s Consum- SATURDAY, NOV. 15 for development such that people er Price Index increases; coming here to buy new homes pay • protect parksville’s waterfront by groom- for the cost of the needed increased services.” ing the beach, buying the private wa“Some of this needs to be done immediateterfront lands and culling the geese; ly, and some will occur in many years — that’s • extend the walkway around Surfside, across the vision.”

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PARKSVILLE CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE

Powell running for city council Sue Powell is seeking to retain her seat on Victoria and Ottawa, or huge increases in local Parksville city council. taxes. I need to think of the people who live in “I’m seeking re-election because I this community and how raising local believe I have demonstrated over the taxes would impact them and their past nine years that I am able to make families.” responsible decisions that are good for “Of all the various kinds of taxes levour community,” Powell said in a news ied by the three levels of government in release.

Canada, local government’s only rev“Parksville will face many challengenue sources are property taxes and es in the next few years. The major isuser fees. This provides a funding share POWELL sue, of course, is water treatment of only eight per cent, while provinand intake,” said Powell. “I have 2014 cial governments get 42 per cent ELECTIONS heard many concerns about the SATURDAY, NOV. 15 and the federal government 50 per size of this proposed facility and I cent,” Powell continued. “I can’t see have been torn between building for the dis- that changing anytime soon. Indeed our taxes tant future, or building to meet our present day may require a modest increase to simply keep needs. Building for the distant future would the present levels of basic services, infrastrucrequire either massive financial support from ture and public safety.”

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Advance voting starts Wednesday Here’s a list of the voting places and times for the civic election (City of Parksville Qualicum Beach only — see pqbnews.com for complete information for all neighbouring communities): Town of Qualicum Beach: The Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach is designated as the Voting Place for Advance Voting (Wednesday, Nov. 5 and Wednesday, 12) and General Voting Day (Saturday,

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REGIONAL DISTRICT AREA F CANDIDATE

Fell seeking another term Julian Fell is seeking re-election for another Fell said there are a number projects ongoterm as Regional District of Nanaimo director ing or at start-up stage and he said he wants to for Arrowsmith (Area F). see these through.

“As director I continue to be outspo“This includes a community centre ken about the land use issues that condevelopment project in Meadowood; flict with our preferred rural lifestyle,” water service upgrades in Whiskey Fell said in a news release. “I support Creek; a re-purposing of French Creek policy that is useful and oppose that School properties and a master village which I consider unnecessary.” plan for Coombs, to increase safety and “Although regional district directors widen the scope to include recreational, FELL can only vote in those local governhistorical and cultural elements, is ment functions that the provincial 2014 being discussed with stakeholders. laws allow, representation can be ELECTIONS A regional trail connecting Coombs SATURDAY, NOV. 15 useful and effective with experito Parksville and French Creek is alence and knowledge,” the release ready in development. A complex of continued. “A respectful and co-operative rela- trails leading to the Errington Elementary School tionship with other regional directors is essen- has been started. I am seeking basic funding for tial and has existed at the RDN Board this last Arrowsmith Search and Rescue to match that of term. This teamwork takes time to develop.”

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QUALICUM BEACH TOWN COUNCIL CANDIDATE

Fraser seeks a seat on council

Dolores Fraser is running for a seat on Qual“I believe that development can be done in a icum Beach town council. manner that respects the OCP and follows the “During our past 10 years here in this proper process,” Fraser said. “Height community I’ve attended many meetrestrictions are important. Developings and heard many people’s conment Cost Charges should generalcerns,” Fraser said in a news release. ly not be decreased but I believe they “I’ve attended conferences dealing are a tool that can be flexible when with municipal issues. I’ve volunteered it is to the town’s benefit. I believe an at the high school, the S.P.C.A. and for enhanced dialogue between council FRASER Fire and Ice. I’ve co-managed election and the community, using commitcampaign offices and I’ve been a tees, would lead to creative ideas trustee and secretary of both the 2014 that grow the community in agreed ELECTIONS federal and provincial associations’ SATURDAY, NOV. 15 upon, environmentally responsilocal executives. My knowledge of ble ways. I understand that strong the three levels of government would be ben- leadership involves ongoing learning and liseficial to Council. I have experience working tening. I am not afraid to stand up for what is as a team to reach consensus and make things right and, if elected, I will work hard to protect happen.” the public interest.”

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SCHOOL DISTRICT 69 BOARD OF TRUSTEES CANDIDATE

Gair running for trustee position Jacob Gair is running for a seat on School what is made available to them,” Gair continDistrict 69’s board of trustees, representing the ued.

Parksville/ Qualicum Beach/ French “Reconciling this disparity comCreek area. pletely may well be impossible; that “It is interesting that the represenbeing said, one may find that increastation and engagement of youth in our ing youth representation amongst the education system, apart from the actuschool board trustees may be the first al attendance of schools, is so exceedstep in bridging this divide.” ingly low,” Gair said in a news release.

“I am an alumni of the public edu“It is for our youth that the school cation system, having graduated from GAIR system exists and as such it is stunKwalicum Secondary School in ning that this section of society has 2014 2012. I am currently in my third the least representation in the deci- ELECTIONS year of a double major in History SATURDAY, NOV. 15 sion making process.” and Political Science. My hope in “That youths are not representrunning for election is to provide ed among the controlling bodies of the edu- to the board of trustees a youth perspective cational system creates a significant divide that will allow them to better anticipate the between what is desired by the students and needs of the student body.”

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candidate for council in Squamish is going to light himself on fire to spur voter turnout in the municipal election Nov. 15.

Peter Kent, who worked as Arnold Schwarzenegger’s double in Terminator and other films, has pledged to light himself on fire if his community voter turnout exceeds that of the last election in 2011 (39 per cent).

This definitely deserves a ‘do not try this at home’ disclaimer in Parksville Qualicum Beach. We are not aware of any candidates here who have ‘stunt double for Arnold Schwarzenegger’ on their resume.

We salute Kent for making voter turnout a high (temperature?) priority.

In 2011, only 35 per cent of eligible voters bothered to cast a ballot in Parksville. That number was 57 per cent in Qualicum Beach.

The NEWS has provided, and will continue to provide until our final edition before the election (which will be the Thursday, Nov. 13 paper), loads of information for voters.

Much of this has been pages and pages of the candidates’ own words.

We offered the candidates in all elections in our area (school board, three different RDN races, City of Parksville and Town of Qualicum Beach) the chance to have 200 words and a photo about them and their views published in our paper. A majority of candidates have taken advantage of this offer. We have also done a number of issue-related stories and have (and will) cover the all-candidates’ forums. We are also publishing all the candidates’ answers, in their own words, to two questions: if elected, what is your number one priority?; and what separates you from the other candidates? We are also co-sponsoring all-candidates’ forums in Parksville (tonight), Qualicum Beach (Thursday) and Nanoose Bay (Monday).

It has been a major undertaking and a large commitment in time and space. We believe, as your community’s newspaper of record, it’s our responsibility. We hope it generates interest in the municipal elections and helps our readers make more informed choices on Nov. 15.

It’s a happy coincidence this election falls four days after Remembrance Day. Many thousands of Canadians put their lives on the line to protect democratic institutions like the right to vote in free elections. The least we can do is respect what they did for us and exercise the right to vote for which they fought so valiantly.

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Letters QB GROWTH POLITICS

Here are some statistics and analysis to consider as we prepare to elect a council that will shape our town’s future for the next decade and beyond.

We do not have a real plan for the future growth of Qualicum Beach. We do not have maps and time frames that speak to how we will create new housing, affordable housing, or any other housing options. We have a document optimistically called the “Official Community Plan” (OCP) with generally restrictive language that is usually interpreted to prevent development.

I believe this was put in place in 2009-10 by the planning department and sitting politicians of the day to suit their agenda and their views. We have no plan at all as to how we achieve our controlled growth target population.

Here are some facts. According to B.C. Assessment, Qualicum Beach has 182 vacant lots and 46 vacant acreages (the latter mostly in the ALR) for a total of 228 vacant properties. At two persons per household, that will increase the population by 456 people. If we build on every vacant lot, plus 100 lots at Pheasant Glen, plus the Clarion condo’s 50, we will only increase the population by 750-800 people.

We have little or no zoned available land for the future growth of Qualicum Beach.

This is why we fight over every inch of land in town. We have no plan for growth. Over the last five years, according to the last census, we had a population increase of 190 people. That equates to 19 new households per year. The big question when deaths in the community out number new households is this: why are we even arguing about growth? Nineteen new families a year is clearly not enough to keep our schools open.

The agreed optimal population in Qualicum Beach is 12,000 (according to our current OCP). We now have 8,600 residents.

This leaves us 3,400 new bodies or 1,5001,700 new households to build out. At our present pace of growth, it will take 90 years to reach build-out. To reach this build-out, at five new housing units per acre (which is our current single family subdivision density), we would need over 300 acres of

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Where is the land? Where is the plan?

The bottom line is we don’t have a plan.

We have never had a chance to have the discussion. In my view, recent OCPs were manipulated by the sitting politicians of the day while the public input was given lip service, resulting in an OCP with no plan other than to restrict or stop growth at every turn.

We need a frank and open discussion about our future. What is real and what is not. Then we need a land plan showing where we are going to have future growth to meet our maximum build out.

The plan must be realistic both sustainable and economically viable. In 2010 the council of the day spent more than $100,000 dollars having consultants tell us what they had already decided and look where that got us. Surely we can do better.

If we don’t we will be closing more schools and businesses.

DAVE BRYAN Qualicum Beach

DIVISIVE POLITICS For over a decade we have had a corrosive political environment in Qualicum Beach. I am tired of it. It has now gotten to a point of true ugliness. Why? I believe it is because using the “threat” of changing our “village” has been a very successful re-election strategy.

We all moved here because we want the small-town feeling and I don’t believe any candidate wants to endanger that.

Some candidates state that “development” will destroy it. Nobody defines what “development” is, but it is considered a dirty word and now limits reasonable discussion. It is so bad that some in the general public have adopted a ‘gang’ name-calling mentality, vs support for the democratic process.

Some in the public show disrespect to our current elected officials and I think this is shameful. Nobody talked about a ‘gang’ when the mayor voted to create a three to two majority when I was a member of town council. Coincidentally, it has been since Teunis Westbroek has been in a minority

voting position that we now hear the derogatory term “gang of three.”

I will be voting for people who want to create a legacy of collaboration, teamwork despite individual viewpoints, and a willingness to listen instead of a legacy of political corrosiveness and incivility. In the spirit of full disclosure, I am a supporter of mayoral candidate Denyse Widdifield and others, but I have tried to stay away from being an active campaign team member as I get too worked up and frustrated in this political environment.

I urge you to challenge anyone who tells you the viewpoint of candidates that they do not personally support. They are using this corrosive political strategy.

Together we can change this unhealthy political environment.

It is in the words we chose, the respect we show individuals, the questions we ask, and our willingness to do our own research and listen with an open mind. It is very important for every single voter in Qualicum Beach to get to the polls. Even the term “silent majority” is being used to promote political derision. This is not the time to be silent. Please get out and vote for the individuals you believe are most invested in adding value to our community.

WENDY MAURER Qualicum Beach

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA

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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni

TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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Town office: 250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

PARKSVILLE: RDN:

VOTE FOR CURLING Reading the letter by Nancy Douglas (The NEWS, Oct. 14) about the curling club makes me believe the city fathers are still set on closing the rink.

But wait: municipal elections are coming up. A good slate to pick from, including Paul Reitsma, who was our number one supporter in the days we were fundraising. He was mayor at the time. Hopefully, we can elect more councillors who are community minded and realize the value and dollars curlers bring to the city during curling season. I would hate to see newspaper headlines: “City council proudly forced shutdown of rink with taxes,” a first in Canada.

GEORGE GUDBRANSON Parksville See LETTERS, page A13 & A15

CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca

JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

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Of course. They affect your daily life.

JUDY HAMRE Parksville

Yes, always. That’s where it all starts.

DWAYNE MACKENZIE Parksville

That’s where the Yes, because it’s up to decisions come from. every citizen to vote and their vote counts.

BEV MACKENZIE Parksville HAZEL WALKER Parksville

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QB SURVEY POLITICS Expect to see results of the survey commissioned by the owner of Pheasant Glen to appear in the Qualicum Beach election rhetoric.

Is it true that a majority (67 per cent, plus or minus 5.7 per cent) of us favour the proposed development at Pheasant Glen? Does this finding truly reflect our opinion, or is this number cherry-picked? We mustn’t forget the caution expressed by Ben Franklin — a closet Canadian, methinks — when he said: “Believe none of what you hear, and half of what you read.”

Few are familiar with the jargon of statistics, so to make a “result” convincing is as easy as adding “plus or minus 5.7 per cent,” for example. But many should recall the axiom: “There are lies, damn lies and statistics.”

In an attempt to validate the reported results of the survey, I asked the survey’s sponsor Craig Dutton to give us more details of the survey — namely, the survey’s design, methods, accrued raw data, and statistical analysis. Dutton kindly declined, saying in essence he would not release any more details and that we must trust the integrity of his reputable U.S.-based polling firm. Isn’t he asking us to buy a pig in a poke?

Are we quibbling over whether the “67/5.7” is really 61 per cent or 73 per cent, or whether the score of the novice hockey game is 4-3 or 5-3? Who cares? What we do care is what we really want for our town. Do two-thirds want expansion, disregarding and running roughshod over our OCP? Or should development proceed within the boundaries of the OCP? The irony is, the complete survey results may have answered some of these questions, and could have been invaluable as a framework for

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So in 1980. we packed up and left Richmond and settled in Eaglecrest. For 25 years we were lucky in Eaglecrest. We met a lot of nice people, but as time went on, these nice people sort of drifted away or passed away. Anyway, we sold out and were lucky to buy a place in Chartwell and have been here ever since.

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How to look good in your skinny jeans Sales are down, but there doesn’t seem to be much risk for the future of jeans ent fee in return for half-ingot the bucks you can choose terest in the business. In 1873 from skinny, wide-leg, a factory with Levi Strauss & boot-cut, tapered, bell-botCompany hand-painted on By Arthur Black tom, drainpipe, low-rise or a wooden board over the enhip-hugger. Not to mention trance opened its doors. All it a few non-Levis brands like made was blue jeans.

Lee and Wrangler.

Last year, $16 billion dolModern blue jeans even lars worth of blue jeans were have the Aging Boomer marsold in the U.S. And that’s the ket covered. Has gravity had BAD news. Sales actually fell its way with you, leaving you six percent last year, for the with a pot belly, bowed legs first time in decades. Not that they’ll dis- and a withered butt? Chill, bro — we’ve appear anytime soon. Blue jeans still ac- got you covered. You can still look trendy count for 20 percent of annual sales in U.S. in ‘relaxed’, or ‘stretch’ jeans. department stores.

You can buy jeans that look like they Old Levi would have trouble seeing the just came out of the store, but that’s not connection with the product he sold to considered terribly cool. That’s why many gold miners back in the 1870’s. Levi’s origi- customers opt for jeans that come prenals were no-nonsense and workmanlike, ripped and factory-distressed. Jeans that built for durability, not looks. And it was make you look like you’ve been dragged strictly one style-fits-all. Today? If you’ve behind a runaway stage coach for a cou-

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That would have Levi rotating in his grave. That, and this quote: “I wish I had invented blue jeans: the most spectacular, the most practical, the most relaxed and nonchalant. They have expression, modesty, sex appeal, simplicity — all I hope for in my clothes.”

I didn’t say that. Those are the words of fashion giant Yves Saint-Laurent. Not only was he a giant in the fashion world, he was a man who looked good in skinny jeans. Yves knew the secret: You only need one thing to look good in skinny jeans.

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Stanhope also used strong words against this proposed application. Stanhope did not ask the rest of Area G what we think of the proposal. Ninety signatures from an exclusive community that tries to throw in an irrelevant comment about “being next to a children’s camp.” That is a pointless comment. Traffic? Canada Post destinations/distributions is the traffic, all professional.

That residential community of River’s Edge was controversial itself. Many area residents were opposed to it, with the loss of access to river, and off-road access and the clear-cutting of fir and popular trees out of the so-called community park.

These residents need to give back to the community now by way of allowing a legally zoned and stringent guidelined and promising job creation facility buried deep in a 129-acre parcel. Wildflower is meeting those requirements.

Or to quote Stanhope from a few years back when his pet project was being developed there on River’s Edge: “they are

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I would most certainly like to see another well-paying-job facility here. Pig farm or Wildflower, but the region and our young adults need meaningful employment.

PETER BOLTEN Parksville

SMOKE FRUSTRATION Re: letter by Marc Fortin of Island Valley Farms (The NEWS, Oct. 23). I have read Fortin’s letter and the old expression “it’s easier to get forgiveness than permission” comes to mind.

In my mind, the timing of the burns was very suspect: late afternoon of a long weekend. One of the reasons Fortin gave in his letter was that the “venting” index was correct. Fortin and his advisors should check again. He is not the only one privy to the venting index and, in fact, when I read it, it was “poor” all weekend.

I sincerely hope Fortin will be a more considerate neighbour in the future and not so concerned with his bottom line.

I would also like to add that whomever issued the permits to Fortin (and to find out who has been an exercise in frustration) should do due diligence before allowing such permission.

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Celebrating the season with floral creations The focus of the afternoon is special guest Andrea Strachan from Duncan JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Halloween is over and it’s time to look forward to Christmas, so start the season with a little green inspiration.

On Nov. 13, the flower arranging group Mid Island Foral Art Club will present A Floral Christmas.

“We’re hoping people get lots of ideas,” said Laurene Ebbett, who runs communications for the 40-member club.

“Little arrangements that are charming and enjoyable can help celebrate the season.”

The focus of the afternoon is special guest Andrea Strachan, EMC, a florist from Duncan.

The EMC behind Strachan’s name stands for European Master Certification, a designation she earned through a rigorous one-year flower design program which included a period of studying in Bruges.

European flower design respects the nature of a flower,

explained Strachan. “I prefer using things in their natural state instead of over manipulating them.”

Strachan will showcase this type of flower arranging at Floral Christmas event with 12 - 20 demos. With each piece, she will explain the inspiration, as well as talk about how to explore form, balance, colours, texture and harmony. Many of these arrangements would be retailed for several hundred dollars, but Strachan said she will also demonstrate more modest and approachable designs for the audience to try at home.

“We want people to come and be inspired,” said Ebbett.

All of Strachan’s demo arrangements will then be raffled off at the end of the event.

Members of the Mid Island Foral Art Club, who have had their work displayed at the Old School House Art Centre and Milner Gardens, will also be selling some festive arrangements in the first hour of the show. Expect to see wreaths, table arrangements, floral wine bottle collars and more.

“Flower designs are living art … the beauty of the moment,” said Ebbett.

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Andrea Strachan, EMC, from Duncan will be hosting flower arranging demonstrations with a Christmas twist at the Mid Island Floral Art Club’s event called A Floral Christmas. Strachan’s “unexpected” designs have a strong emphasis on natural form. “I love to forage … that’s where I get a lot of inspiration,” she said.

A Floral Christmas will take place at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. Doors and member’s sale open at noon and Strachan’s demos start at 1 p.m.

Tickets are $10 and organizers advise that you buy them in

advance from Mulberry Bush Book Stores in Parksville and Qualicum, Captivating Details in Qualicum or the Lady’s Mantle in Parksville. You can also call Rae at 250-248-2976. Tickets will also be available at the

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WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE HOPING TO RAISE $5K

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Rosemarie Davenport of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre poses with Oliver, one of the centre’s resident barred owls.

Wildlife lovers have two opportunities to help the Island’s critters this month. The North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre is hosting a silent auction and bidders can try to snag their prize both online and in-person.

“We contacted a number of businesses that we thought people would be interested in,” said the centre’s administrative director Amy Andreasen.

Currently, the prize selection includes whale watching tours, winery tours, massages, restaurant gift certificates, snow tubing passes, golf, an espresso machine and yoga classes.

There is also a selection of wildlife art, including a soap stone sculpture of two Orca fins carved by Vancouver artist Pat Robinson and an original painting of Sandor, a resident bald

eagle at NIWRC, by Michael Schutte.

“I really love this recovery centre.

They do a really good job,” said Parksville-based Schutte. “If it works out well, we’d like to do this again.”

The fundraising campaign began Oct. 1 and will conclude on Nov. 23.

Currently, bidding is available online through the group’s auction page which is run by biddingowl.com.

People can also place their bids in prize binders kept beside the front desk at the Recovery Centre.

Those same binders will be moved to the Winterfest Christmas Craft Fair in the Parksville Community and Conference Centre on Nov. 21 - 23. Representatives of the organization will be there to manage the bidding, as well as answer questions about the centre. Oliver the barred owl and two other resident birds will also make rotating guest appearances at the event.

Andreasen reminds bidders to keep checking back online and the at centre as new prizes are added every week.

According to Gary Statham, a volunteer at the centre, the auction has already raised $1,000. However, the NIWRC hopes to raise $5,000 through this silent auction. Funds will go to help ill, injured and orphaned Vancouver Island wildlife at the organization’s Errington location.

According to assistant wildlife manager Julie Mackey, there are 30 full-time resident animals at the centre. There are also around 20 animals in for rehabilitation at the moment and she expects the numbers to rise during winter. Per year, she said the centre regularly sees around 300 animals.

That’s a lot of mouths to feed and when you factor in medical costs, running the NIWRC can get expensive. Andreasen said it takes over $18,000 to care and feed a bear, and the centre currently has three in for rehab and one adult named Knut who lives there permanently.

“Everything helps,” she said.

To bid online, visit niwra.org and follow the link on their homepage.

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“You never know how these things are going to go,” he said. “I thought I would have my plate of pastries and be all by myself.”

Hancock needn’t have worried.

“It went really well,” he said.

So well in fact that Hancock is not putting focus on attending any big craft fairs this holiday season. Instead, he aims to sell the pottery stacked in his studio at his second annual home Christmas sale this Nov. While Hancock said there’s no way of knowing if mugs, bowls or something else will be popular this year, he is trying to make as many different things (including teapots, butter dishes, goblets) in as many different colours as possible so there’s something for everyone. All of his pottery is “functional stoneware.” As he said, Hancock strives to make “good pots at affordable prices” that “people don’t feel bad about using” on a daily basis.

In other words, he really doesn’t want his work to find itself safely stowed away in someone’s china cabinet.

Hancock said he has the ability to make a custom piece from scratch if customers are interested in finding that perfect piece.

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SOS Christmas program for rural residents The SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas Campaign is heading out to two of the area’s rural communities to assist low-income families and individuals in registering for the local program.

With the community’s help, the SOS raises enough money to ensure every child in the program gets a gift to unwrap on Christmas morning.

Parents, caregivers and individuals receive grocery store gift cards.

Registration will take place in Bowser at the Kiwanis Lighthouse Community Cupboard, at the Wildwood Church (113 McColl St.) on Wednesday, Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Registration will take place in Coombs at the Grace Community Cupboard, located at the Grace United Church (2304 Alberni Hwy) on Wednesday, Nov. 19 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Each adult registering (18 years and older) must bring proof of residency along with picture ID and Care Cards for children living in the home full time. Registration must be in person.

The grocery store gift card and toy distribution is scheduled for Dec. 15-19 at the SOS, located at 245 West Hirst Ave. in Parksville.

Call the SOS for more information 250-248-2093.

— Submitted by the SOS

McMillan Arts Centre

HAPPENINGS

133 McMillan Street, Parksville www.mcmillanartscentre.com

GALLERY EXHIBITS November’s Exhibits – 4H Club Youth photography exhibit, Oceanside Community Arts Council members, “Bounty of the Island” and photographer, Debra Kuzbik. Opening Reception is Friday, November 7th from 7 – 9pm, free to the public and refreshments will be served. Come by the McMillan Arts Centre any day to visit our Members’ Gallery exhibits and chat with our Artists in Residence.

MUSIC AT THE MAC Friday, November 14th - JAZZ - Bill Cave and The Desperation Band – 7pm (doors open at 6:30). Get your tickets early, as this event will likely be “sold out”.

Tickets: $15.00 & $12.00 (for OCAC members).

EVENTS AT THE MAC

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Call today to start delivery of the PQB NEWS, or to schedule your hold and restart dates, before you travel.

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Tales for the Telling - Friday, November 28th - Turn Your Radio On-Your Favourite Gospel Music in Story and Song. Tickets $12 and $10 (for OCAC Members). 7:30 (doors open at 7pm).

Free Meditation Class – every Tuesday night from 5:30 – 7pm • www.freemeditation.com Theatre Games and Improvisational Theatre Sports presented by Joyce Tinnion. Thursday, November 19th.

7 – 9pm • Tickets $20/person. For more information or to register - jtproductions@shaw.ca

For more information on any of these events please contact 250-248-8185 or email: info@mcmillanartscentre.com

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In keeping with a tradition since 2001, all Quality Foods stores close each Remembrance Day to pause and reflect on the importance of the role of our past and present service men and women.

Whether in times of war or peace, we are ever grateful for these brave souls who put themselves in harm’s way for the greater good of all Canadians.

This year, with continuing turmoil worldwide, the need becomes even more apparent to keep November 11 aside for current & future generations’ to remember and appreciate their courage and sacrifices made in the name of freedom.

We believe that when we stand united in acts of remembrance, we can make a world of difference.

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3 per bag, 4.14 per kg

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per lb

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for

Old Dutch

Arriba Tortilla Chips

5

Direct From UK to You! Heritage Broad Beans or Crosse & Blackwell Butter Beans

Heinz

Tomoato Soup, Baked Beanz or Piccalilli Pickle 275-415gr

260gr

2$ for

Old Dutch

6

Cheese Pleesers or Crunchys

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Nano Drinkable or Greko Yogurt

6x93ml or 4x100gr

2$ for

5

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Old Jamaica

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330ml

160-170gr

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Cadbury

5

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2

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200gr

285-310gr

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99

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Dr. Oetker

325-390gr

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Stove Top Stuffing Mix 120gr

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400-500gr

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10kg

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340gr

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Cheddar or Mozzarella Style Slices

99

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500gr

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796ml

3$ for

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540ml

for

Tomatoes 796ml

4$ for

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340gr

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Coffee

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Italpasta

250gr

Strained Tomatoes, 660ml

Passata Classica

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Perogies

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Quick Lunches For The Family On The Go! Kraft

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175-200gr

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Kraft

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Beans

Pasta

398ml

398ml

5

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4$ for

5

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Healthy Choice

Chef Boyardee

276-306gr

418-425gr

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283-298gr

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58gr

2kg

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430-510gr

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Bari Ricotta 907gr

2$

535-550gr

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SunRype

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Tim Tam Chocolate Biscuits

Cookies

99

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Hot Chocolate Mix

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100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice

Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade 500ml

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Quick Bread Mix

170-225gr

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Chunky Soup

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200-350gr

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Chipits

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336gr

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Natural 100% Peanut Butter

100% Fruit Smoothie

10kg

5$ for

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250gr

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99

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540ml

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175-200gr

4$

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Kraft

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Pasta

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5

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4$ for

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Healthy Choice

Chef Boyardee

276-306gr

418-425gr

Gourmet Steamers

283-298gr

4

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58gr

2kg

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430-510gr

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2$

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Cookies

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170-225gr

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200-350gr

9

99

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Chipits

Christie

Campbell’s

Soup

9

2

99

450ml

99

Black Diamond

Cheestrings

336gr

4

10

Natural 100% Peanut Butter

100% Fruit Smoothie

10kg

5$ for

Adams

Naked

Granulated White Sugar

All Purpose Flour

250gr

Extra Smooth Specials

Rogers

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Cream Cheese

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200gr

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Smoked Havarti

6

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2$ for

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Fresh

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per 100gr

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Hand Peeled Shrimp

Skinless Halibut Fillets

99

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Cow’s Milk Feta

49

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Previously Frozen

1.6-1.8kg

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2

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100gr

99

Hungarian or Pepper Salami

49

Bavarian or French Herb Meatloaf

Tribe

Schneiders

99

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Wild Sockeye Salmon Candy Strips

Wild Spring

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3

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199

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Earthbound Farm Organic

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Drop D rop in between 4:00 AND 6:00 PM for a fresh

NEW APPY SPECIAL!

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Washington “Premium”

4.39 per kg

Braeburn Apples

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B.C. Grown

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per lb 1.52 per kg

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Red, Yellow, or Orange Peppers 5.49 per kg

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Jumbo Red or White Onions 1.52 per kg

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Yariv Aloni (viola, above) and Bruce Vogt (piano), who have both taught at various Canadian universities, will perform at the Old School House Arts Centre Sunday Nov. 9 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Part of the Music on Sunday series, the group’s program will include chamber music by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and Ben-Haim.

Steve Weldon

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Touring the world with his viola The Old School House Arts Centre features Yariv Aloni (viola) and Bruce Vogt (piano) as their next Music on Sunday performers.

Co-presented by Quality Foods, the concert will take place at TOSH Sunday, Nov. 9 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Admission to the show is $16.

According to a TOSH news release, Yariv Aloni started playing the violin at age eight and turned to the viola when he was sixteen. He

studied music extensively in his home country of Israel before extensively touring. He currently lives in Victoria. Southern Ontario native Bruce Vogt has played piano on stages across Europe, North America and Japan.

The program Sunday will include work by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and Ben-Haim.

For more information, please call 250-7526133.

— NEWS Staff/TOSH

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Questions may be submitted in advance: info@parksvillechamber.com Co-sponsored by the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce

Town of Qualicum Beach

Candidates for Mayor and Town Council Thursday November 6th, 7:00pm Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Written questions will be accepted from the audience.

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Cafe Brie: a place to sit and talk for hours Couple took over the Qualicum Beach restaurant in 2013 JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com

Winter is coming and around here that means trying to escape the rain to find a cozy spot in which to enjoy a hot beverage.

If you’re keen to sit down somewhere other than your own couch, you might want to give Cafe Brie a try.

“It’s a ‘come in, sit down and talk for hours’ kind of place,” said Samantha Hull, who coowns the Qualicum Beach cafe with her wife Leanne. “We don’t like to rush our customers out.”

The Hulls, who are originally from the mainland, took over the dozen-table restaurant from previous owners in August 2013.

In the transition, they kept the original Cafe Brie name in order to make transferring the liquor license —and customers — easier. And as Samantha said, “it kind of fits” with the interior’s Parisian theme.

The restaurant, however, did see some slow changes. Aside from a fresh coat of paint, more decor and a selection of work by local artists (including Leanne herself), the Hulls also expanded the menu to include break-

fast and more lunch items and baked goods.

All of the cafe’s coffee is made to order and the food is made inhouse, including stocks for soup.

It’s not a surprise really when you take into account that both women have cooked professionally for a number of years and know the business inside out.

“She’s (Samantha) Rainman when it comes to costing out food,” Leanne said.

After Leanne earned her culinary degree from Vancouver Community College and Samantha learned to cook in her family’s Tsawwassen bakery, the Hulls started their catering company Dragonfly Co. From a commercial kitchen in Richmond, they made wedding cakes and cupcakes, catered events and provided craft service on film sets for music videos and the like. At one point, they also worked at the family bakery and ran a store for the Original Cupcakes by Heather & Lori franchise. It wasn’t until Samantha’s parents retired to Qualicum that the couple decided to follow and open Cafe Brie.

While the Hulls still operate Dragonfly Co. from Qualicum, the restaurant has taken priority. Still, they wanted to keep things interesting. After seeing how popular afternoon tea was

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Owners of Cafe Brie, Samantha, left, and Leanne Hull are getting ready for their busy season as the weather turns colder. “This is definitely more of a winter place,” said Leanne.

in the area, they decided to give it a try.

The cafe hosts tea MondayFriday from 1:30-3 p.m., and they also plan special seasonal teas. This month, their November Twilight Evening Tea will be held every Thursday or Friday from 5:30-7 p.m. There will also be a Christmas Afternoon Tea every Sunday in December with seatings at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Since the menus are “a little bit more specialized,” Samantha

said seats must be booked in advance. “We’re small here, so we need to plan in advance,” she explained.

Cafe Brie is also known for how heartily it celebrates Christmas in-store. “Christmas is really big here,” Leanne said.

“People come to just take pictures of the big Christmas tree.”

According to the Hulls, however, the heart and soul of the restaurant are not the special events. “We’ve got some really

great regular customers,” said Samantha, who added that she enjoys how diverse the clientele is.

If you’d like to join the crowd, you’ll find Cafe Brie tucked away in Qualicum Beach’s Carriage Lane (#5 - 177 Second Ave.). They’re open Monday Friday from 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

You can preview their menu at cafebrie.ca. If you’d like to book a seat at one of the special teas in Nov. and Dec., call 250-594-2526.

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Wednesday is Take Your Kids to Work day here AUREN RUVINSKY

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The work places of Parksville Qualicum Beach will be flooded with Grade 9 students on Wednesday, November 5, if enough parents take up the challenge.

School District 69 and The Learning Partnership of B.C. are taking part in the annual Take Our Kids to Work day for the second year.

The 20th year of the national educa-

tional initiative gives students a chance to spend a day in the workplace, job shadowing a parent, relative, adult friend or a volunteer host.

Hundreds of thousands of Grade 9 students across Canada will be learning first-hand about work and the range of career opportunities as part of their careers and health curriculum.

District Career Education Coordinator Stephen Stahley said the initiative

allows the entire community — parents, teachers, employers and workers — to play a part in the student’s career development.

Students will explore careers in practical ways, gain exposure to required skills, start talking to adults about the work they do, learn about the range of possibilities and the importance of staying in school, and develop an appreciation for their parents’ roles in making a living.

Companies also get an opportunity to showcase their work and connect with members of tomorrow’s workforce.

Organizers ask parents to arrange opportunities for their Grade 9 children and encourage other businesses to get involved.

For more information check the national website at www.takeourkidstowork.ca or check with your high school’s career centre.

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Application Pheasant Glen has been applying to build a combined residential and resort neighbourhood since 2005.

In 2007 the site was approved for 225 units of resort housing. These renderings and the land use plan are part of the application made in October of 2013. We look forward to working with new Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Sailland, and the new council in 2015.

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Pheasant Glen projected impact • $3,500,000 in Development Cost Charges revenue to the town.

• $500,000/year in net new taxes • 300,000 person hours of construction employment, $9,000,000 in construction wages

• 100 residential homes • 60 resort cabins • New clubhouse restaurant • New Event pavilion • Electric cart paths linked to town

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Cool, crisp days are upon us now and we begin to see all the beautiful fall colours. Getting out enjoying the season can be nice and refreshing, but when the weather gets too cold, our windows can provide views of changing landscapes and light. But at times they can also be very cold!

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Most hearing loss happens gradually and you may not even notice a problem. The people around you will notice it first. You may have to ask people to repeat things especially if there is background noise. You may miss things like the doorbell, the phone and/or warning signals.

As the hearing loss worsens you may find yourself straining to hear conversations, and over time you may find yourself avoiding situations and losing interest in activities that you once enjoyed.

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We have all purchased a product at a bargain price only to find out that the lower price came at much higher cost, either through costly repairs or inefficiencies that we paid for over the years.

Windows are no different. Recently I was invited to a large building that was only 5 years old. Despite its age, the windows were in dire straights - sealed unit failures, hardware issues, even glazing beads falling off when the weather cooled off and leaving the sealants exposed to UV and weather, no doubt contributing to the shortened life of the windows.

Surely a warranty would cover such blatant shortfalls in quality? Not in this case. Fine print in the warranty gave the window company the ability to wiggle out of the expensive repairs. And this was already round 2 on the problems.

The low initial cost of these windows was more than negated by the required repairs. What’s worse is the fact that these windows will need to be replaced in the near future. The cost of replacement will exceed 3 times the initial cost, due to building envelope opening and resealing.

Hopefully they will install a higher quality window this time.

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Guess what? Lower priced window use lower quality LowE and gaskets too, so you are paying higher heating and cooling costs.

Remember though, higher price does not always translate into quality, you still need to do your homework. Learn all you can about the product and its components, the history of the company that is producing and backing the product.

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At Northpacific Window we carry a range of products that are designed and built for our climate with quality components that will give you years of service backed by long term BC companies to give you peace of mind.

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Whether you are buying or selling - a Seniors Real Estate Specialist® REALTOR® will work on your behalf to achieve the results that you are looking for at a fair price.

You’ll find that Arlene Sequoia is responsive & easy to reach, will take the time to answer your questions, if she doesn’t have the answer at her fingertips – she will work hard to find it.

If you are considering selling, chances are you’re caught up in a variety of emotions. Arlene will analyze what similar properties have sold for, will give you her honest opinion about setting the price for your home, & share her expertise on what will help sell your home and what the challenges might be. Arlene Sequoia will be happy to serve as your partner & guide in the listing process, marketing, negotiating and ultimately closing the deal on your home as quickly & painlessly as possible.

Buyers can depend on Arlene to work diligently in finding the right property, negotiating on their behalf and navigating smoothly through the closing process.

Whether you’re retired, an artist, gardener, animal lover or working full time, she will listen carefully to your needs, & work strategically and intuitively to pair you with the perfect house. Arlene will be honest with you about a property and will openly share her observations & opinions, without pushing you to make a decision.

Arlene Sequoia truly believes in customer service. She considers it a great privilege to help someone navigate their real estate needs, is results-oriented, whether you are looking to buy, sell or invest. Oh, and Arlene is also quite a lot of fun! Her laugh and smile will make your home buying/selling experience not something to endure, but something to enjoy. You’re sure to feel comfortable with Arlene’s personable, sincere way of relating to people.

SENIORS REAL ESTATE SPECIALIST® A Seniors Real Estate Specialist® (SRES®) is experienced and knowledgeable in meeting your specific needs that can make all the difference in the world.

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HEALTH PROFESSIONAL Helping You Live Well!

Lonny Barr got his start with Pharmasave when he did his practicum at the Pharmasave Health Centre in Parksville during his Pharmacist training at UBC. After earning his degree and fulfilling a contract in his home town of Port Alberni, Lonny made haste to join the team in Parksville. He wanted to be part of a community pharmacy that invests in education and promotes health and wellness.

Lonny Barr

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John Schulmeister

His approach to practice meshes well with the rest of the Pharmasave staff because he makes sure his patients understand their treatments and what they can be doing for themselves to get better.

Lonny has made his home in Parksville with his wife, a local Dental Hygienist. Because of his love for outdoor adventure, Lonny joined the local Search Parksville Pharmasave and Rescue as a volunteer.

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281 E. ISLAND HWY He was nominated for a Glassie award two years ago PARKSVILLE, BC in the Customer Service category for his exceptional 250-951-0227 attention to detail and ability to talk to everyone.

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Lonny has recently recruited one of his colleagues to join the practice; John Schulmeister was a fellow student in the Pharmacy program at UBC and shares Lonny’s approach to patient care. Both of them are trained to administer vaccinations and John is also a Certified Diabetes Educator. They are both caring professionals with bright careers underway. Drop in to Parksville Pharmasave and introduce yourself.

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As we age, we demand specialists in our health needs, so why not in our housing and equity needs as well? An SRES® brings: • A customized approach to your situation, working to fit your living situation in with your overall life plan • Expertise and patience throughout the transaction • An awareness of options and a network of solid, reliable referrals to help you in the process • A variety of choices to help you reduce out of pocket expenses “Not only is Arlene a SRES® professional, her honesty and loyalty to clients is outstanding.”

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

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A good mattress is a very important tool to receive a needed restful sleep.

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M &N Mattress Shop What is a healthier alternative? Natural Latex for a healthier non toxic sleep is just what the doctor ordered. Natural latex 291 E. Island Hwy is inherently hypo-allergenic, anti-microbial and dust mite Parksville resistant, making it the perfect mattress for allergy sufferers or anyone wanting to breath the fresh clean air while asleep. In (across from Thrifty Foods) addition, natural latex is breathable, keeping you warmer in the 250-248-7133 winter and cooler in the summer. It will provide you with the www.parksvillemattress.com perfect balance of comfort and support for years to come and most importantly is in a non toxic mattress.

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Q: What are the benefits to having a basement/crawlspace sealed?

A: When your concrete is sealed, it prevents moisture from penetrating through to the interior, eliminating damp foundations. Sealing also prevents musky odors, and decreases humidity. The penetrating sealer, when applied, prevents up to 100 psi of water migration, as deep as 250 feet below grade. Sealing reduces hairline cracking and strengthens concrete by 40%.

Q: How long does the sealing process take?

A: The application process only takes one day. We clean the concrete, and then apply a first coat and allow six hours for it to dry; we then apply a second coat. The process is safe and odorless.

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A: Because we use a two-coat penetrating sealing system, protection will last for 10 years. At reapplication time, material needed is 50% less then when first applied (cost is half).

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WALDO EDWARD SKILLINGS (August 11, 1938 - October 25, 2014)

On October 25, 2014, the Lord called Waldo, beloved husband of Inge, home to be reunited with his grandfather (whom he adored) and his Mom and Dad. He will be dearly missed. Until we meet again, my love.

Waldo is survived by his loving wife, Inge, his stepsons, Olaf and Eric, brothers David (Joan), Hugh (Paddy), Patrick (Hali), and Roger (Barbara). A very special thank-you to all the staff of the VIHA Parksville Nurses and Home Care. You are the very best. Mrs. Skillings would like to thank friends for all their support.

Cremation took place at Yates Funeral Services.

Memorial to be held in Victoria.

William “Bill� Palleson

It is great sadness the family announces the passing of their beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. Bill passed away suddenly of natural causes in Houston, BC while on a fly fishing trip.

Bill was born in New West Hospital on October 26, 1945. He held the record for being the longest baby at 21� for many years. Perhaps this was where he got his start to excel in most all aspects of his life.

His Father taught him how to fish and encouraged him to run his own boat at the age of 16. Bill took on the challenge and became a west coast legend along with his father, Harold leading the way to a very successful halibut career. He fished herring for many years, trolled and gill netted for salmon.

Bill ended his career involved in halibut, tuna and prawns.

His next passion was sports and fly fishing, spending many years fishing on the Pitt River with his friends. One of his very favorite spots to fish in the vast expanse of beauty we call BC was the Maurice River. He enjoyed going up there every year and had different trips with his fishing buddies and his daughter, Lisa joined him on one of his infamous fishing trips up there.

He taught his grandson, Jacob to tie flies and took him and his son in law on a few fishing trips. His last two successful trips were to the Eve River where he, Josey, and their two dogs caught the limit every day.

Another major love for Bill was golfing. Josey and Bill spent their snowbird years in Palm Springs enjoying time golfing and visits with family and friends. He went to many Men’s Nights and tournaments over the years with his golfing buddies.

Another passion for Bill was ski racing and for many years he raced and won many medals. He even skied with Nancy Greene and was definitely Olympic material. The skiing took a different route and became something the family enjoyed for many years after his children and grandchildren developed his love for the sport. There were also many family holidays in Hawaii, Disneyland, and interior of BC. Bill’s eight grandchildren thought he was an adventurer as he could do almost anything he set his mind to from flying a plane with Ben, to playing soccer with Joel and Luke. He taught Maya how to use a yoyo. Great times were had with Jacob, Mila, William, and Thomas on the occasions they came down to Mexico. Grandpa enjoyed playing Ping-Pong with his grandchildren.

Bill had so many talents. He loved flowers and his garden was show quality and often including in garden tours. When they built their dream home on Qualicum Beach he again made a garden that boasted the biggest lilies as well as flowering trees shrubs and flowers people had never even seen before.

Another great love of Bill’s was Christmas and his amazing talent to turn their Sunningdale home into a winter wonderland. The beautiful pool bed he built for his wife was envied by all who saw it. Saying that Bill was “A man of many talents and skills� just doesn’t do him justice. He died doing what he loved - fishing the Maurice with his faithful companion, Breaker.

He will be missed by his loving wife of 47 years. Josey; his daughters, Lisa, and Deana and son-in-law,Toby; grandchildren, Joel, Luke, Jacob, Ben, Mila, Maya, William, and Thomas; father, Harold and wife; stepsister; aunts, uncles, cousins and many dear, dear friends.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Bill’s honour on Saturday, November 8th at 1:00 pm at the Thalassa Restaurant at the Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course, 469 Memorial Avenue in Qualicum Beach.

In lieu of flowers, please consider honouring Bill’s memory by making a donation in his name to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Parksville Qualicum Beach, PO Box 730, Parksville, BC V9P 2G8.

He will forever be in our hearts never to be forgotten.

To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

HUGH MUNRO CARTER Aug. 20, 1918 – Oct. 23, 2014 Hugh passed away peacefully in Qualicum Beach, BC in his 97th year. His zest for life will be greatly missed.

Predeceased by his first wife, Mona (1993). He is survived by children Jan (Christopher), Kim, Buzz, and Lee; grandchildren, Max, Georgia and Laura; wife, Nonie Lyon and daughters Christine and Jennifer; nephews and nieces Doria, John, Hugh, Angie and Todd.

Hugh was born in London, Ontario and raised in Vancouver. After serving in the RCAF, he studied chemical engineering at UBC, and completed postgraduate studies at Dartmouth. His career took him to England for 23 years, from where he traveled the world on business. Back in Canada (Toronto) in 1976, his career flourished. He became President of the Ontario Club in 1987.

Hugh and Nonie retired to Qualicum Beach in 1996.

His passion for learning led to volunteering with The Old School House Arts Centre, Malaspina University Elder College, and C.O.P.S. One favourite pursuit was genealogy. He was a member of the Probus Club of Parksville and co-founded the Scrimshankers, a lively intellectual discussion group.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Hugh’s honour at 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 16 at Yates Funeral Chapel, 1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville.

Hugh’s irrepressible sparkle will always remain in our hearts.

HUZZAH! To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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Come be a part of the Campbell River Starlight Big Truck Parade November 28th.

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In loving memory

GLENN WILLIAM PARMETER April 29, 1920 – October 23, 2014 Glen passed away peacefully at Trillium Lodge, Parksville, BC, on October 23rd at age 94. He leaves to mourn his spouse of 73 years, Peggy (nee Allen) of Parksville; son, Allan (Jane) Parmeter of Duncan, BC; daughter, Shirley (Garnet) Millar of Qualicum Beach, BC; grandsons, Christopher Millar of London, England and Adam Millar of Victoria, BC. He was predeceased by his brother, Benjamin; son, Raymond (Doreen & step-daughters, Shannon and Sheryl) of Kenora, Ontario.

Glen was born in Kenora, Ontario, to parents Wallace and Helen (Blair). He completed his schooling in Kenora and in 1939, with his brother Ben, joined the Princess Patricia Canadian Light Infantry. Glen served in England and Italy until returning to Canada in 1945. It was while stationed in Godstone, Surrey that Glen met and married Peggy.

They began their married life and raised their family at Rabbit Lake, just outside of Kenora. Glen owned and operated a service station there and after selling the garage continued to work as a mechanic until his retirement in 1986.

Glen was instrumental in organizing the Jaffray & Melick Volunteer Fire Department in 1962 and served as their chief for 13 years. He was very active as an organizer or volunteer in all community events. After his service in the military, Glen was a staunch supporter of the Canadian Legion and their projects.

Living in northwestern Ontario’s beautiful Lake of the Woods area meant he and Peggy spent their recreational time fishing and boating with friends and family. In 1986, they retired to Parksville, BC, where Glen continued his fishing hobby on the ocean and Peggy gardened. Many new friends were made during their retirement years.

Glen’s family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at Trillium Lodge and Dr. Fletcher, who made Glen’s days there as comfortable as possible.

No service by request.

To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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TENDERS SAINT ANDREW’S Lane, Strata Plan VIS 2920 invites all qualified landscaping contractors to submit a tender for a lawn & garden maintenance package.

The deadline for submitting a tender is 12:00 noon on Monday, November 10, 2014. For information regarding this tender package, please contact: The Kerr Group Management Corp. #5-886 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC. V9P 2E6. Phone 250-586-1100 or email admin@thekerrgroup.ca Only contractors with current WCB and general liability insurance (minimum $1 million) will be considered.

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The Regional District of Nanaimo has employment opportunity for a Skate Shop Attendant at Oceanside Place in Parksville. This is a casual position with varying hours of work.

Visit ‘Employment Opportunities’ at the RDN website www.rdn.bc.ca for the complete job posting and job description.

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Sheila Lindsay 1930-2014

Sheila Lauraine Lindsay (nee Machum) passed away peacefully with family by her side, on Thursday October 23, 2014 in Qualicum Beach.

Born January 7, 1930 in Halifax Nova Scotia.

She will be interred at Camp Hill Cemetery in Halifax Nova Scotia in 2015.

Sheila grew up in Nova Scotia and spent many summers in the St. Margaret’s Bay area. Glen Margaret to Peggy’s Cove was her stomping grounds. Sheila married Neville Lindsay in July 1954 and moved west to Calgary where they enjoyed many years in the Stampede city. They raised three children in Calgary and were very active in the community and service organizations. Neville passed away in 1983. Sheila moved to Qualicum Beach to enjoy the ocean, family and community. She was very active in golfing, sailing, floral & creative arts and a number of community interest groups. She loved travelling, sailing and was able to explore many parts of Vancouver Island.

Sheila really enjoyed her garden and the beaches, especially when sharing the time with her children and grandchildren. Seashells, sandcastles, beach walks and stories were all part of her life in Qualicum Beach. She also enjoyed her many trips to other parts of Canada visiting family and friends.

Sheila is survived by her three children, eight grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Ian/Ann Lindsay of Qualicum Beach, Jonathan Lindsay and Elizabeth Layton, North Vancouver, Heather and Scott Blackwell (Indiana) of Victoria and Rhianna Lindsay of Qualicum Beach. Rob/Karen Lindsay, Meghan and Chad Cooper, Steven and Stephanie Lindsay (Holden and Nixie), Andrew Lindsay all of Edmonton. Laura Gene/Glen Pardoe, Duncan Pardoe, Scott Pardoe all of Calgary.

Sheila’s remembrance wish was for her family and friends to visit a favourite waterfront area and skip a few stones in her memory.

Remember the good times.

Family contact: SheilaL.family@gmailcom

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BALLENAS FOOTBALL

Whalers hammer Argyle Pipers 48-12 Local team geared up and ready to start playoffs next weekend in Nanaimo T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com

The Ballenas Whalers senior football team disposed of the Argyle Pipers (North Vancouver) 48-12, giving the Whalers five straight wins to close their season.

In their final regular season game, the Whalers came up huge in a big game that sees them finish in second place, behind rival and defending provincial champion Barsby Bulldogs (Nanaimo).

Brody Seselja started at quarterback again for the Whalers and played an excellent game, which saw him score on a quarterback sneak and connect on a 47yard touchdown with Brendan Harstad.

Seselja also took a late hit in the first half of the game, which fired up the Whalers even more than they already were.

“We talk about finishing strong and together, we played well all four quarters,” head coach Jeremy Conn said after the big win.

“This was a statement game for us, seeing as how these guys beat Barsby earlier and Barsby beat us. The Pipers only had one good drive, so it was good to see our defense step up and work hard together.

We had some good play action passing to go along with our running game and it was nice to see us exploit their defense like that.”

Cobby Stubbins was solid on both sides of the ball for the Whalers, help-

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Brendan Harstad (#23) is wide open as he catches a pass from quarterback Brody Seselja during action last weekend as the Ballenas Whalers beat the Argyle Pipers from North Vancouver 48-12.

ing shut down the potent Pipers offense along with the quartet of Matt Price, Jonah Hay, Noah Wheatley and Sebastian

Howard, who combined for 23 tackles in the game.

Stubbins also had a big 75-yard punt

return, which saw him turn on the jets and take it to the house for the score.

Coltin Laplante was up to his usual stuff against the Pipers as well, rushing the ball for 276 yards on the day and scoring three touchdowns. Laplante has been a work horse for the Whalers all season and being able to utilize the run game and passing game against the Pipers showed that the Whalers could have a different look heading forward.

“Coltin has been great, he’s the best running back this school has ever had and that I’ve ever coached,” Conn said.

“It’s inspiring to see how his hard work has been paying off for him in his senior year. These guys are all playing hard right now and coming together at the right time.”

The Whalers now have a week off before they host their first playoff game at Merle Logan Field in Nanaimo, due to a rule that the game must be played on a turf field instead of grass.

“We’ll have time to prepare, get some good practices under our belt before we host our playoff game,” Conn said.

“We have three practices and then we’ll rest up. Hopefully we’ll be hosting another playoff game after our first one. We know what we’re capable of, we know that we can make a championship run with this team we have. We have the players and the coaches to do that so we’re all going to work together to make that happen.”

VIJHL HOCKEY

Generals beat Nanaimo, halt nine-game skid T YSON TAYLOR

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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals earned their third win of the season with a strong effort from goalie Austin Caktas and two goals each from both Kyle Wade and Chase Gaudreault.

It was a quick start for the Gens, who had been looking to break the habit of getting off to a slow start. They played a solid game on Saturday night after

a 5-2 loss to the Victoria Cougars last Thursday, beating the Nanaimo Buccaneers 4-2.

The win snapped a nine game winless skid (eight losses, one tie) for the Gens, giving them their first win since September.

The game winning goal came in a power play when Wade managed to put one past Bucs goalie Liam Young with just two minutes left in the game.

“It felt good to get the game winner. Real good,” forward

Wade said. “Coach put me out there on the power-play and I was able to put the puck in the back of the net. It’s great to be able to help the team out and I think that scoring that first goal really goes a long way in helping us have a different mindset about the game.”

Wade, who now has four goals in his last three games, got things started with a short handed goal giving the Gens the lead midway through the first period.

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In the three games the Gens have scored first this season, they’ve gone on to win. It’s something the team knows it needs to work on and the effort paid off.

“It’s a big confidence booster, playing with the lead instead of playing from behind,” forward Sebastian Powsey said. “It gave us a good, positive flow through the game and I think that started even before the game, keeping it loose in the locker room but

not too loose. We tried to keep it positive all game and that really worked well for us.”

The Gens had timely goaltending from Austin Caktas, who picked up his first victory on the season as a member of the Generals. Caktas hasn’t seen much playing time but has shown he’s more than capable of backstopping the team to victory when called upon.

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Save-On-Foods Oceanside General Kyle Wade drives to the net Saturday night against the Nanaimo Buccaneers. He scored two goals to secure the Gens’ third win of the season.

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“Austin finally got a good chance to show what he can do,” Kessler said.

“For a variety of different reasons, he hasn’t really had a chance to show what kind of a goalie he really is. He played excellent for us and gave the team and the fans a chance to

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see just how good of a goalie he really is and can be.”

The Gens have a full week of practice ahead of their next game Friday night in Comox against the Glacier Kings (7 p.m.). The same teams will battle it out Saturday night back at Oceanside Place, 7:30 p.m.

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If If you you want want to to see see aa milky-green milky-green sea, sea, foaming foaming with with spawning spawning herring, herring, or be entertained by a frenzy of feeding sea lions, gulls or be entertained by a frenzy of feeding sea lions, gulls fl flocking ocking and and eaeagles swooping — then Beachcomber Park is the perfect beach to gles swooping — then Beachcomber Park is the perfect beach to visit visit in in spring. spring. In In early early spring, spring, if if you you visit visit at at the the downing downing of of the the sun, sun, then then you you may may additionally additionally be be privileged privileged to to gaze gaze on on the the most most stunning stunning of of evening evening skies that Oceanside has to off er. skies that Oceanside has to offer.

Th Thee approach approach to to Beachcomber Beachcomber Park Park is is down down aa rustic rustic trail trail found found just just beyond beyond the the lower lower end end of of the the dirt dirt and and gravel gravel roadside roadside parking parking lot. lot.

Passing Passing aa useful useful though though not not pretty pretty washroom washroom (probably (probably best best to to use use on the way down) and garbage bin (better than the side of the trail on the way down) and garbage bin (better than the side of the trail for for doggie-poo-bags) doggie-poo-bags) there there are are 12 12 groomed groomed steps steps that that drop drop on on to to the the path path leading leading down, down, in in just just minutes, minutes, to to either either of of the the two two beaches. beaches.

A short way down the trail it divides right and A short way down the trail it divides right and left. left. Either Either will will take take you you to a beach.

Th ere is also a sign there advising ‘No Mooring Permitted’! to a beach. There is also a sign there advising ‘No Mooring Permitted’!

Th This, is, however, however, is is not not aa trail trail down down which which any any but but the the most most reckless reckless or or optioptimistic mistic would would contemplate contemplate hauling hauling anything anything more more than than aa kayak. kayak.

Bearing Bearing left, left, the the trail trail winds winds through through woodland woodland to to the the inner inner bay. bay. Th This is small crescent of a beach is cobbled and pebbled so in the summer, when small crescent of a beach is cobbled and pebbled so in the summer, when the the water water is is warm warm enough, enough, is is deep deep enough enough to to swim swim and and safe safe enough enough for for younger children (though care with toddlers would be advisable younger children (though care with toddlers would be advisable and and beach beach shoes shoes would would be be highly highly recommended). recommended).

Th e same ancient Garry The same ancient Garry oaks oaks that that lean lean out out above above the the rocks rocks to to provide provide welcome welcome shade shade on on aa warm warm summer summer afternoon, afternoon, in in late late winter winter are are skeletal skeletal and and stark stark against against aa grey grey sky. sky.

Th Thee bay bay is is wide wide here here with with one one of of the the many many convenient convenient logs logs providproviding the perfect spot to rest and gaze across and beyond the ing the perfect spot to rest and gaze across and beyond the water water at at the the snowcapped peaks of Arrowsmith and Moriarty.

Th is day, billowing snowcapped peaks of Arrowsmith and Moriarty. This day, billowing clouds clouds held held the the promise promise of of snowfl snowflakes akes before before morning morning At lower tides, the shelf of fl at, dark At lower tides, the shelf of flat, dark rocks rocks invite invite the the more more adventuradventurous to explore out to the point and around to the outer bay. ous to explore out to the point and around to the outer bay. Among Among the the rocks rocks are are scattered scattered twigs, twigs, reeds reeds and and kelp, kelp, the the detritus detritus of of winter winter tides tides with with the the sandstone sandstone and and conglomerate conglomerate leading leading out out to to the the barnacle barnacle embossed embossed rocks thatencompass encompasscountless countlesstide-pools tidal-pools which children all into which children of rocks that that encompass countless tide-pools intointo which children of all allofages ages ages can happily peer. can happily peer. can happily peer.

On On the the higher higher bank bank of of the the promontory promontory are are two two benches benches and and from from there the view shifts to more open water.

In perpetuity are two there the view shifts to more open water. In perpetuity are two benches benches both both inscribed inscribed ‘in ‘in loving loving memory’ memory’.. As As this this is is aa place place for for philosophic philosophic concontemplation, us ‘If you why not sit awhile on a seat that tells us “If templation, why not sit awhile on a seat that tells us “If you have have aa garden garden and which that and aa library library you you have have everything everything you you need’ need’,, or or on on the the other other bench, that observes observes observes youmind set your to itfi can fix ..anything’.

‘If your to you xx anything’ ‘If you you set set‘If your mind to it itmind you can can fiyou anything’ From From here, here, too, too, look look out out to to the the outcrop outcrop of of slick slick weed weed green green rock rock and and the the curious standing stone that invites small people to clamber and climb. curious standing stone that invites small people to clamber and climb.

Around Around the the point point there there is is the the second second and and wider wider bay, bay, also also with with pebbles pebbles and cobbles.

On the far side of the beach a few cottages sit and cobbles. On the far side of the beach a few cottages sit among among the the pines pines above above the the bay. bay. In In the the summer, summer, at at high high tide tide this this is is aa neat neat place place to to swim; spring itit is swim; in in early early Spring Spring is cool cool and and still, still, the the water water gently gently lapping lapping against against rock, rock, the the rock rock shadows shadows black black in in aa silver silver sea. sea.

A jacketed kayaker kayakerpaddles paddlessmoothly smoothlyinto intosight sightand andcauses causesaa acuricuA red red jacketed jacketed kayaker paddles smoothly into sight and causes curirious sealion lionto raiseits itshead headand andfollow followfor for just just aaa few ous ous sea sea lion totoraise raise its head and follow for just few moments moments before before returning returning to to the the all-you-can-eat all-you-can-eat underwater underwater fest; fest; the the grizzling grizzling and and gruntgrunting of the sea lions punctuated with the occasional snarly bickering ing of the sea lions punctuated with the occasional snarly bickering over over aa fi fishy shy prize. prize. While While an an afternoon afternoon loon loon moves moves through through the the water, water, the the chatchatter ter of of eagles eagles courting courting atop atop aa lone lone pine pine draw draw the the eye eye from from water water to to woodwoodland. land. And And so so on on along along the the beach beach to to fi find nd the the earthy earthy and and wood-loamed wood-loamed trail trail that that leads leads to to the the main main pathway pathway back back up up to to the the road road and and parking parking lot. lot.

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Randi Randi Hunt Hunt finds finds fishing fishing from from the the rocks rocks at at Beachcomber Beachcomber is is the the perfect perfect way to take a break from working on his new Oceanside home. way to take a break from working on his new Oceanside home.

What might you see there in late spring?

Most Most beaches beaches in in our our region region proprovide vide plenty plenty for for keen keen observers observers of of all all that that nature nature has has to to off offer. er. BeachBeachcomber comber Community Community Park Park is is no no exexception. ception.

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Having Having swum swum south south or or north north in in the early summer and indulged the early summer and indulged their their mating mating instincts, instincts, the the males males their wives to take care the leave their wives to leave their wives to take take ofcare care kids while they return to spend of the kids while they return of the kids while they return to to their lazinglazing on the spend their on the spendwinters their winters winters lazing onlogs the further up and across Northwest logs up across Northlogs further further up and and across NorthBay shing for their dinner! west Bay fi for dinwestand Bayfiand and fishing shing for their their dinner! ner!Beachcomber Park is a prime spot to observe the grace these Beachcomber Park is Beachcomber Park is aaofprime prime heavy on-shore mammals as they spot to observe the grace of these spot to observe the grace of these loop through the water, usually in heavy on-shore mammals as they heavy on-shore mammals as they company of seven or more.

If you loop through the water, usually in loop through the water, usually in are lucky enough there when company of or eight or company of seven sevento orbe eight or more. more. the herring are running you will If you are lucky enough to be If you are lucky enough to be there there be treated to the are sightrunning of literally when the you when the herring herring are running you

hundreds of sea lions thrashing will to sight of will be be treated treated to the the sight of literliterthrough the water a frenzy of ally of thrashally hundreds hundreds of sea seainlions lions thrashfeeding. ing ing through through the the water water in in aa frenzy frenzy of of If you rest awhile on a log, you feeding. feeding. may see rest harbour seals If awhile on log, you If you you rest awhile on aaand log,even you the occasional river otter. may see harbour seals and even may see harbour seals and even for birds, river mostotter. spectacular at the occasional theAs occasional river otter. thisAs time of year are the bald eagles for birds, most spectacular at As for birds, most spectacular at who have returned from the fall this time of year are the bald eagles this time of year are the bald eagles salmon spawning streams who returned from the fall who have have returned from and the rivfall ers to fish in the bay. salmon spawning streams salmon spawning streams and and rivrivers to in bay. ersAnd to fi fish shwhen in the thethe bay.herring come through, hundreds eagles fly And when the herring come And when the more herring come in from up and down the coast. through, hundreds more eagles fl through, hundreds more eagles flyy Gullsup always are coast. aplenty. in down in from from upasand and down the the coast.

Cormorants often perch on the Gulls as always are aplenty.

Gulls as always are aplenty. rocks with their wings outspread Cormorants oft perch on the Cormorants oft perch on the rocks rocks to dry.

Herons nearby and with their wings outspread to with their wings nest outspread to dry. dry.

Common heard Herons nearby and Common Herons nest nestLoons nearbycan and be Common calling across the water.

On across a winLoons be calling Loons can can be heard heard calling across ter afternoon, there was also the water.

On a winter afternoon, the water. On a winter afternoon,a fl ock of maybe littleof scothere was also aa fl maybe there was also 100 flock ock ofsurf maybe ters swimming in a disorganised 100 little scoters swimming 100 little scoters swimming in in aa way fi rst following this leader this disorganised way fi rst following disorganised way first following way and then another this this way and that this leader leader thisthat wayleader and then then that way. leader leader another another way. way.

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Sturdy Sturdy shoes shoes are are recommended recommended for for the the trail; trail; beach beach shoes, shoes, bathers bathers and and towels towels in in the the summer if you summer if you want want to to paddle paddle or swim. or swim. Take Take binoculars binoculars and and camera; cameras; also cameras;also alsoaaa book, book, sketchpad, sketchpad, summer summer picnic picnic or or snacks snacks (you (you may may fi find nd you you want want to to linger longer) linger longer) and and aa water water bottle. bottle.

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Peninsula. Claudet Claudet becomes becomes Marina Marina Way Way (not (not signed). signed).

•• Follow the Follow the road road another another km km to to the the end end of of the the peninsupeninsula. la. At At the the top top of of aa short short but but steep steep little little hill hill there there is is aa gravel gravel parking parking lot lot on on the the left that will left that will accomaccommodate modate about about 10 10 cars.

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Tuesday, November 4, 2014 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

STUFF2DOTHIS MONTH

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE

The new FREE place to list your groups and activities of any kind!

brings you

Published Monthly. Send your submissions to events@pqbnews.com or drop them off at The PQ News office, #4-154 Middleton, Parksville

EveryFriday

EveryMonday

EveryTuesday

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE

BETTER BODY SILVER FOXES

7-10pm, Coombs Rodeo Grnds. 3rd/Fri/mo. Sept.June. Local musicians invited to take the stage.

Family event. Sue 250-954-3416. www.chrco.org

12pm, Mondays (except holidays), Quality Resort Bayside

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH

OCEANSIDE STROKE RECOVERY

6:15pm, Mondays (except holidays) Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd West.

11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250586-6766. www.strokerecoverybc.ca

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH SUNRISE

SOLE SISTERS 55+ FITNESS CLASS

Mon & Thurs to Dec 8th. 12-1pm Kickstart Fitness Gym. $80/10 Pre-register with Kim 250-248-8515 ranlong@telus.net

MUSIC TRIVIA

7-10pm, Shady Rest Pub. Great Prizes.

3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

10:30-11:30am/every/Tues/Thurs, 975 Shaerme Rd, Coombs. $10. Low impact, strength/flexibility class. Gina, 250-240-4840. equifitservices@shaw.ca

7am, Tuesdays, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W

PARKSVILLE LIONS

OCEANSIDE FLOOR CURLERS

7pm, 1st & 3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 250-248-5806/250-248-9392

1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Ford Rd, Coombs. $10 ann. fee, $2/2 games, Mon/Wed/Friday/mo.

Starts Sept. 15th. New members welcome, no sweeping. Tillie Murray 250-586-8323

SKATE & STORY TIME 2-4YRS

10-10:45am, Drop-in at Oceanside Place/ Reduced rate skate. recparks@rdn.bc.ca, 250-248-3252.

11:45am-1:15pm, Last/Fri/mo. Bradley Ctre., 975 Shearme Rd. $6/Members $2 annual.

Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

QUALICUM BEACH CRIBBAGE

OS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

EverySaturday

12:45pm, QB Civic Centre. Mon & Wed to Dec 17th. Starts again on Mon Jan 5th 2015.

Maggie: 250-752-1156.

SAND DOLLAR’S SQUARE DANCE

Bradley Centre. 1st/3rd/Fri/mo. Pre-rounds 7:30pm/dance at 8pm. Debbie 250-951-0135.

BRADLEY CENTRE LUNCHEONS

7-9pm. QB Legion. 250-752-8178

CARPET BOWLING

PARKSVILLE LYME SUPPORT GROUP

1:30pm, 2nd/Sat/mo, Parksville Pharmasave in the meeting room. Info: PQBLyme@gmail.com

MOUNT ARROWSMITH PIPE BAND

6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, PV. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.

LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

QBEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET 8:30am-12:30pm, Veteran’s Way & Memorial. www.qbfarmersmarket.com

6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge required.

Lori Pross 250-752-0196

SMART RECOVERY

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort. Experience in Afghanistan on an RCMP Instruction Team, parksvilleprobus.ca.

250-752-4204.

10-11:30am, meet/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info/assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray Deller, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca

ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS

BISHOPS OF BOWSER

12pm, Henry’s Kitchen, QBay chess club meets. www.bowserchess.pbworks.com or Robert 757-8709.

7-9pm (except holidays). PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. All welcome! Kristin, 248-1926 or visit arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

EverySunday COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS AFTERNOON DANCE

2:30pm, Rotary House, corner Beach & Fern in Qualicum Beach, 1st/Sun/mo. Starts Oct. 5th. All ages, $2.50, 250-586-3743.

8:30-11:30am, 3rd/Sun/mo. 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. $6/$2 annual. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

QUAKERS MEET

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP

5:30-6:30pm/ Tues., 975 Shearme Road, Coombs. 250-713-3817, Brittany@ greenhouse-marketing.ca

4-5pm, Knox United Church, Parksville. Info: 250-248-3927

QUALICUM BEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S CLUB

2nd/Tues/mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting. qbnewcomers.org

LEARN HOW TO MEDITATE!

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM 7am, Wednesdays, The Beach Club Resort

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

QUALICUM BAY LIONS CLUB

PARKSVILLE CHURCH CHOIR

7pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo., 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay. 250-240-4538

OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB

6:30pm, 3rd Tues/mo. at A & W Restaurant, 540 Island Hwy East, Parksville. Bring your laptop, Android device, or Chromebook.

OCEANSIDE SENIOR’S BADMINTON

1:30-3-pm, Tues & Thurs, Arrowsmith Activities Centre, 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. $5 drop in. 50+ welcome, Stan 250-752-8760

BELLY DANCING QUALICUM

7-9pm/To Dec 2nd, Coombs Fairgrounds Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 ranlong@telus.net

1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers & Support Group, Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, Parksville. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

ZUMBA

11:30am, 2nd/Wed/mo., join us for lunch at Nanoose Place.

ASBC MID-ISLAND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

FREE DROP-IN BASKETBALL, AGES 16+

PV ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

11am, 2nd/Sun/mo, at Bethlehem Retreat Ctre, 2371 Arbot Rd Nanaimo. 250-754-0774.

9am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall.

EveryTuesday 9am, Parksville Beach Comm. Park. Neil Robins, 250-954-1928, nmrobins@telus.net http://www.thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE

NANOOSE SENIORS

1:30-3pm, 3rd/Tues/mo. Community Room, The Gardens. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833

EveryWednesday

QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB

EveryWednesday

QB ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT

QB LAWN BOWLING CLUB

Tues/6pm/Beginners, 7:30pm/Intermediates.

Thurs/4:30pm & 6pm/Beginners only.

Elaine De Rooy, 250-752-3750

TUESDAY BIRD WALKS

7-9:30pm. 2nd/Tues/mo (except Aug. & Dec.) QBeach Civic Centre, 740 Jones St.

FREE 5:30-6:45pm, McMillan Arts Centre, Parksville. Master stress, improve your health, & achieve balance. 250-954-5040 or www. freemeditation.com.

7-10pm, The Shady Rest, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.

OPEN MIC NIGHT

QUALICUM BEACH GARDEN CLUB

7pm, The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, Qualicum Beach. Speaker is Terry Carpenter – Oceanside Hyperbaric. Affected, family & friends. 250-7527489, brook@shaw.ca 665 Jones St. New members welcome. qualicumbowling@gmail.com.

Stuff2do!

EveryTuesday

10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801 7-9pm, Knox United Church, 250-248-3927 7-9pm., 1st/Wed/mo. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, oceansidephotographers.ca

FREE YOUTH DROP-IN GAMES & SPORTS 6:30-8pm/ Oct 8th-Nov 26th. 11-18yrs Coombs Fairgrounds Kim Longmuir 250-2488515 ranlong@telus.net

TOPS QUALICUM BEACH 4-5.30pm, St. Stephens Church Hall, Village Way. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Trish 250-586-8876

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES 9-11am/Intro meetings, 10am/Regular meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo.. 250-954-3411 oess@shaw.ca

AWANA 5:30-7:15pm (except school holidays), Oceanside Community Church. K-9th grades.

Shirley 250-757-9802.

EveryThursday CONCORD LODGE #79 AF&AM 7:30pm sharp meeting, 1st/Thurs/mo., 136 Memorial Ave. Parksville. Bryan Lapp 250-228-4479, info@concordlodge79.com, http://www.concordlodge79.com

OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC

7-9:30pm, Nanoose E Free Church.

(Across from the new Fire hall/Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.

OLD TIME FIDDLE DANCES

7:30-10pm, To Dec. 11, Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. Variety of dance styles by the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. $2.50/ snack included. Bruce Foden, 250-586-3743, ebfoden@gmail.com

NANOOSE NATURALISTS 7pm, Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 2nd/Thurs/mo. Outings are arranged on a regular basis. www.nanoosenaturalists.org

PARKSVILLE NEWCOMER’S

7pm/doors, 7:30pm/meeting, 1st/Thurs/ mo, 132 Jensen St. Lots of parking & guest Speakers. www.parksvillenewcomers.net

RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS

OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

OCEANSIDE SENIORS BADMINTON

No partner/pre-register/$5. Wed. 12pm, EZ 1pm, Int/Adv 2pm, QBeach Comm Hall. Thurs/ EZ 5pm, Int/Adv 6pm, Nanoose Pl. Sharon (250) 468 7478. SharonLafferty@shaw.ca

JOIN AIR CADETS

QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY

HAND SPINNERS, WEAVERS & KNITTERS

EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB

MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT

TIMBERLINE DANCE

NANOOSE BAY LIONS

1:30-3pm, Tues/Thurs/mo. 1014 Ford Rd, Coombs. $5 drop in. All 50+. Stan Brownlee 250-752-8760.

6:15-9:15pm, Hangar A3/QBeach Airport.

Registration ongoing, 12-18yrs. Debbie, beaufort893ssc@hotmail.com. http://www.893aircadets.ca

STUFF NOT TO MISS

DEEP BAY MARINE FIELD STATION - COOKING CLASSES & TEA BY THE SEA

370 Crome Point Road, Bowser. 250-740-6611, deepbay@viu.ca. Select dates throughout November, check online or contact the Field Station for details.

PARKSVILLE LION’S AND SAVE-ON-FOODS FREE FAMILY SKATE - every Sunday, 12:15-1:45pm,

to Nov 30th. Oceanside Place Arena. 250-248-3252, recparks@rdn.bc.ca, www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556

7pm., 3rd/Wed/mo., QB Civic Centre. Beate Kuhn at 250-954-1768 or beatek@shaw.ca

7-9pm, 1st Thurs/mo. at The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. Free, family & friends welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.

10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2/ann. Dawn Ryan: 250-248-6575.

1:30pm., Last Thur/mo. The Gardens, Wellness Rm. Qualicum Beach. Val 250-468-7556.

7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, Parksville, Legion. FREE, live classic Country and Rock’n Roll music.

Members, guests & prospective members welcome. All adults welcome! Bill Wilson: 250-752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca

7pm, 2nd & 4th/Thurs/mo., Nanoose Place.

250-927-0518

SINGING IN FRENCH

PENNY’S FLOW YOGA

1:30-3:30pm, “Nous Chantons”. New members welcome/Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! Suzanne Bernard, 250-248-8714

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MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

7pm, 3353 Island Hwy West. Qualicum Beach. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com 9:30-10:45am, 684 Phillips St. Parksville 1st Class FREE. 250 240 3569, yoga@shaw.ca. www.pennysyoga.com

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