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Fighting Facebook Local man part of firm that is focussing on privacy AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

A former Parksville city councillor is taking on Facebook. Peter Morrison is working with brothers Michael and Ian Reid to build a better social network called Kube. Describing themselves as the “not evil Facebook,” they formed Red Scotch Software less than two years ago and are almost ready for their public unveiling. Based in Nanaimo, the brothers started the company to figure out what to do with webbased technology they’d been developing in their previous company. “We’d developed a piece of software that was able to build social networks really, really fast,” said software developer Ian. “We weren’t initially totally clear on what to do with that.” But privacy quickly became their main goal and before they knew it they were developing what they believe is a unique “private decentralized encrypted social network,” very different from existing networks. “Most Internet companies don’t treat users as customers, they treat them as the product,” said CEO Michael. He explained that while people can choose what to share with their friends on existing social networks, the companies themselves own the data. “The part we have a problem with is how the information’s being used on the back end by these companies,” Ian said. On Kube, people will still be able to share whatever information they want, but “the information contained should be that user’s information, the user owns the information, it’s their information, not our information,” he said of the fundamental difference. See KUBE SAYS PRIVACY, page A4

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QUALICUM BEACH LABOUR DISPUTE

Lockout could be over this a.m. Union members accepted mediator’s plan; it’s now up to town council AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

The union has voted to accept a proposal and Qualicum Beach town council is voting behind closed doors this morning. “We have to make sure we have all the elements we’ve agreed to in the language,” said Mayor Teunis Westbroek, but “if it passes we want the

employees back to work Wednesday morning.” He said chief administrative officer Daniel Sailland is recommending council accept the proposal but council has to review the language details. “We laid out the conditions and elements that would help us, allow staff to be more efficient and deal with weekend and shift work and so on,” Westbroek told The NEWS Monday morning. Though he wouldn’t disclose the terms of the proposal he said, “We were asked under what conditions we

would accept to move to two per cent a year.” A union request for a two per cent annual increase was the main stumbling block over the month-long labour dispute which saw union members locked out by council. A news release from CUPE Local 401 confirmed members accepted the mediator’s recommendations in a vote Friday afternoon. For the most up-to-date information on this story, including a possible deal being reached later today, visit www. pqbnews.com.

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Police are seeking the public’s help in locating stolen goods, including 800 British pounds and 400 Israeli shekels. Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said police received a report Wednesday from foreign tourists camping at Rathtrevor Beach whose vehicle was broken into the night before. Foreman said a foreign passport, two wallets, 800 British pounds, 400 Israeli Shekels, a Nikon camera with a large lens, a black Osprey day pack, a North Face purple and orange day pack and black Oakley bi-focal sunglasses were amoung the stolen items. “A significant amount of items were stolen,” he said, stressing the importance of the foreign passport to the tourists who are supposed to be in town for another six weeks. Foreman said he’s hoping if a business or bank notices some unusual currency come through they contact police immediately. He said the vehicle did not sustain damage from the break-in suggesting the doors may have been left unlocked. If you have any information about this crime please contact the Oceanside RCMP at 250-248-6111 or report anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Campfires allowed as rain falls in region As of last Friday campfires are permitted throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, including the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. The fire prohibition was rescinded due to the cooler and wetter conditions, resulting in a decreased wildfire risk. Campfires under 0.5 metres (1’7”) wide by 0.5 metres high are now allowed as well as open fires in outdoor stoves. Anyone who lights a campfire must have a hand tool such as a shovel or at least eight litres of water available nearby to fully extinguish it. — NEWS Staff

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Discussions are still ongoing between the Regional District of Nanaimo and School District 69 on what to do with the track at Ballenas Secondary School. At last week’s School District 69 board meeting, trustee Julie Austin said the RDN was unsure of where the board stood regarding upgrades to the track or creating a multi sport complex. “I believe the RDN doesn’t really have a clear picture of where the school district is coming from when it comes to the Ballenas track,” she said. She said the board should consult the community to determine if a multi-sport complex would be used. “What does this community want to see? Do we want to see a full-blown, multi-sports complex and the money and time involved with that… (or) just a track used for local use but doesn’t have event potential?” Austin said that adding a turf field would be beneficial for soccer and football. Austin continued that this would be at no cost to the school district in building or main-

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“They can be as public or as private as they want. The user has privacy, which really means the user has control over what they want to share,” Ian said, pointing out that while people think they are making those choices on Facebook, “you’re not private from the company.” “I haven’t had a Facebook account forever and I wanted to go and take a look at it,” said Michael of a recent experiment. “I used a fake user name and a fake birthdate and I put it into a mode where it couldn’t see anything about my computer, but Facebook was still able to accurately profile exactly who I was.” “It knew everything about me to a pretty frightening degree of accuracy. That is something a lot of people aren’t aware of, and it’s something we see as being a big problem.” “Who can see and use that data needs to be in the hands of the owner, not in the hands of the company.” And so they built Kube from the ground up to be all about user privacy, based more on peer to peer type networking, explaining they “authenticate the user, blindly, so we don’t know who they are and then they can connect directly to other users. We don’t have to actually see any of the things they share or their relationships, we just facilitate the capacity to connect directly with other users.” People can even sign up without the company knowing who they are, and beyond privacy it’s unusual decentralized model makes it very secure. “The majority of the Internet is based on centralized data,” Ian explained. All of the information entered into Facebook goes into giant central servers controlled by them, which they secure, but if anything goes wrong, the data is all accessible. He gave the example of the recent hack and exposure of users of the online dating site Ashley Madison. “We don’t want to say we’re 100 per cent secure, but if there ever is a breach within the Kube system it will only ever be contained to an individual user.” With such a focus on privacy,

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The NEWS asked if there was any fear of people exploiting the network for illegal purposes. “Privacy isn’t about having something to hide,” Ian said. “Obviously when you have less capacity for surveillance and that sort of thing people are going to be able to do what they want. We obviously want to do everything we can to stop illegal activity, but we believe in privacy very strongly and we’re supporting that as the main approach.” Michael said the site will feel familiar to social media users, with news feeds and groups, but they will have more options and give users more ability to customize their experience. Meanwhile former city councillor and sign shop owner Peter Morrison joined them about a year ago to work on the business development side, working on a crowd funding campaign and the PR and marketing aspects. “Our business model is a freemium model,” he explained. “To create a network of any size or potential, we need to be able to provide 100 per cent free access to it.” He admitted they will lose out on the ability to sell and leverage the data their users provide, a major source of income for most social networks, so

they will focus building a powerful user experience through which they can then sell other services. “In the long term we see a revolution in ad-tech that encourages individual relationships between consumers and the brands they love,” Morrison said. “It will never be a requirement (so it will always be optional), but we are confident we can build a powerful value proposition for both consumers and brands.” With just two other full-time employees, the company is still in a sort of incubation stage, but has big plans. They are in alpha mode — accessible only by invitation — and will launch their public beta mode in October, which people can sign up for now. While they do have big ambitions, they admit Facebook is a serious juggernaut with more than a billion users that they don’t expect to replace. “We can provide a really great user engagement experience and we’re going to focus on that, even if they’re still on Facebook,” said Michael. “Taking on something like Facebook is a pretty audacious task and it’s not going to happen overnight.” For more information visit https:// kube.is/ or their blog at www.thinkkube.com.

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ward is that the people who deserve a vacation the most are often the very last people who have the opportunity to take one. Tigh-Na-Mara partnered with the SOS and Variety — The Children’s CharCandaCe Wu ity — to select deserving families for the news@pqbnews.com initiative. Allegra Jenkins got a surprise stayca“Allegra was chosen by SOS for this vation. cation because she’s a single parent with Jenkins is a single mom in Parksville three children, she’s upgrading her skills with three kids aged five to nine years at school and she’s working very hard to old. support her children and make a better She’s also a student, studying to be- life for herself,” said SOS marketing coorcome an administrative assistant taking dinator Lissa Alexander. courses online through Vancouver Island “At SOS she’s known as someone with University, despite battling both dyslexia a lot of integrity and she’s very appreciaand ADHD. tive. We’re so thrilled she was able to enShe makes time to study in the small joy this wonderful vacation at Tigh-Nagaps of time between driving her kids to Mara. As someone who is usually so busy school, making them dinner and helping taking care of everyone else, she certainwith their homework. ly deserves a break and some pampering “It’s a constant fight and struggle,” she of her own once in awhile.” admits. “I have no life, but it’s worth it.” Vacay It Forward was launched earlier Jenkins will graduate this year and so far it’s next summer, and she’s been a success. It’s a constant fight and hoping it will bring new “Truly the goal is struggle. I have no life but career opportunities for it to go global,” said it’s worth it and a better life for herLuba Plotnikoff, TighALLEGRA JENKINS self, and her family now Na-Mara marketing and living in low-income media relations manhousing. ager. “There’s no reason a hotel, in say, But despite everyday hardships, Jen- Florida wouldn’t be able to Vacay It Forkins manages to appreciate what she ward to a family who is so deserving of a does have. vacation. I only see this as a win-win for “I’ve got three of the most grateful charities, families and resorts and hotels kids in the world,” she told The NEWS. — there’s no downside.” “They’re excited for a second hand Tigh-Na-Mara has been challenging T-shirt from the SOS — they’re just won- other resorts and hotels to Vacay It Forderful kids.” ward, following their lead in partnerAnd last week, Jenkins was recognized ing with charities of their choice to give for her incredible optimism in the face of meaningful experiences to people inlife’s obstacles. need. She was the first recipient of TighSo far, Plotnikoff said Pacific Sands Na-Mara’s Vacay It Forward campaign, Beach Resort in Tofino and Painted which simply put, gives a full-fledged va- Boat Resort and Spa on the Sunshine cation to those who deserve it most. Coast have accepted the challenge. She “I was shocked,” Jenkins said about said they will challenge five more refinding out she had been gifted a three- sorts. day-two-night stay at the world re“It started out as just wanting to do nowned resort nestled along Parksville’s more in the way of giving back to the expansive waterfront, including special community in terms of charities and spa treatments and tapas; breakfast, individuals who have gone above and lunch and dinner at Cedars; and access beyond the call of duty,” explained Plotto the resort’s recreation program. nikoff. “The kids were over the moon, they’ve “I thought, there’s got to be a way to be never stayed in a hotel before,” said Jen- more socially responsible as an industry kins. “I broke down to tears three times… and to create an initiative to propel other I would have never been able to afford to industry partners to do the same.” do this with them.” And so, Vacay It Forward was born. The philosophy behind Vacay It ForLast weekend, Ani Khoudian was also

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Remembering moments The irony of forgetting the very device meant to help him remember things is not lost on columnist Arthur Black Men forget everything; women remember everything. That’s why men need instant replays in sports. They’ve already forgotten what happened. — Rita Rudner

I can’t remember her name. This is embarrassing. I have known her for at least 10 years. Her husband... Bob — yeah, that’s it, Bob — fixes my computer when it dies. Stupidly, I scribble “...my neighbour, with thanks!” and sign it. o here’s what happened. I’m sitting at Senior moments. Some of us handle them my desk when the phone rings. It’s a ham-handedly; others handle them like, well, call from a neighbour who says she’s Alfred Edward Matthews, a British character found my notebook sitting on a bag actor. of Kennel Ration at the He was still acting well into his grocery store. 80’s, but experiencing memory Cripes! My notebook! That’s problems from time to time. where I keep my telephone numSuch as the time, deep in the bers, appointments, grocery lists, By Arthur Black sunset of his career when he made column ideas — everything I need a cameo appearance in a West End to keep track of my life! play. His role required him to cross And this is a real notebook, the stage, pick up a telephone and you understand — actual paper have a short, one-sided conversawith lines on the pages, not one tion that would advance the plot. of those Android/Samsung/iPad/ The phone rang on cue. MisBlackberry units which I would ter Matthews strode majestically misplace/sit on/drop in the bathacross the stage, picked up the retub seconds after I paid a king’s ceiver, held it to his ear... ransom for it. And Alfred Edward Matthews completely I remember how the notebook wound up forgot who he was supposed to be talking to... sitting on a bag of dog food in the store too. I and what he was supposed to say. took it out to tear off a page and scribble a note Mister Matthews may have suffered from to remind the store staff they were out of my absent-mindedness, but his talent for impromutt’s favourite doggie treat. I dashed off the visation was still well-oiled. Holding out the reminder, but I left the notebook behind. telephone receiver to the only other actor The irony of this scenario is not lost on me: I on the stage, Matthews thundered “IT’S FOR had ‘forgotten’ the very device the purpose of YOU!” which was to help me remember things. I love that story. So much so I read it to my I thank my neighbour profusely, hang up partner before I sent this column out. Supthe phone, and decide to show my appreci- pressing a yawn she said. “Uh Huh. You used ation by giving her a copy of my latest book that anecdote in one of your essays in Paint the (Paint the Town Black, Douglas and McIntyre, Town Black”. better bookstores everywhere.) That woman! She never forgets anything. I pop over to see her, retrieve the notebook That’s the trouble with... whatshername. and with a flourish I give her my book. Naturally, I will autograph it as well. I open to the — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. title page, click my ball point into readiness, His column appears weekly in The NEWS. write “To” and... E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca

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pring is often regarded as a time of renewal. In and around Parksville Qualicum Beach this year, fall might more aptly fit that description. We have had some rain the last few days, with more to come this week. Considering the fact one could probably count on a single hand how many days we’ve seen rain in the last four months, these showers are a welcome, renewing sight. No word yet on the easing of watering restrictions, but the campfire ban has been lifted, just in time for one of the busiest weekends of the year, the Labour Day weekend. A renewed season of camping has arrived. Ah yes, Labour Day, which brings us to the month-long dispute between union employees and their employers, the Town of Qualicum Beach. We are hearing a deal has been reached through a mediator and could be ratified by town council as early as this morning. There’s a need for some serious renewal in how these parties view each other and interact. There will be some lingering bitterness from a dispute that had its nasty moments, that’s an inevitability after any labour dispute. Here’s hoping both sides can consider operating from a clean slate — a big ask, we know. It is also the fall, not the spring, that ushers in the new school year. The 2014-15 school year was the first in this district after the painful closure of four schools and a prolonged, passionate labour dispute between the teachers and the government. Perhaps this school year will see a return to more normal, renewed sense of educational focus on the students and not the buildings, budgets or educators. There’s also the federal election next month, which will bring some form of renewal regardless of the outcome. While our neighbours south of the border herald the baseball season’s start as a sign of renewal in the spring, we have a different sports-renewal view in the Great White North. The fall brings us a new hockey season, an untarnished canvas akin to a freshly resurfaced rink. Whether it’s the millionaires’ club of the big leagues or the local Junior B circuit or minor hockey, every team is in first place right now in this time of renewal. The local junior team, the SaveOn-Foods Oceanside Generals, have faced too many startand-stop renewals over the past couple of years, but they seem to have righted the ship, bringing that fresh-faced sense of renewal to Parksville Qualicum Beach that only a new hockey season can bring. Here’s to fall as the new spring! — Editorial by John Harding

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Re: the City of Parksville hiring a health and safety officer. Sound the trumpets. Open the city coffers. The city council will be starting their worldwide search for a person to teach city employees, among other things how, not to fall out of their chairs during working hours, “much needed relief for senior staff” (whatever that means) and I’m betting he/she will be advocating the new United Nations mandate to have all senior employees nap for an hour or two during our dark winter afternoons. And of course, the old argument, we have to pay top dollar to compete with world class safety officers that other provinces and countries are trying to lure to their dreary cities. In 10 years we’ll have paid out $1 million in salary and benefits to this worker. Is this your so-called living wage? I had to work 35 years for that same amount. Are you city councillors crazy? You won’t hire a bylaw officer who will actually improve the city and help citizens, but insist on hiring someone who will do nothing to improve our surroundings? RichaRd Pacanowski Parksville

Parliament ethics Trevor Wicks’ recent letter points precisely to the current situation. The ‘me-first-ism’ leading to almost complete collapse of the Mulroney Conservatives; the Liberal shenanigans exposed by the Gomery Inquiry; and now the squirming refusal of the prime minister to answer questions about that $90,000 cheque; all point to a long-running deterioration of parliamentary ethics. However, while applauding Wicks’ desire to involve the best and most experienced individuals to cooperate and advise government, I fear his National Parliamentary Coalition would inevitably be infiltrated and overwhelmed by the same big financial and business lobbies that now dominate the party system. How could they be kept out? Their personal and corporate party donations already command government compliance, as the un-mandated free trade deals, the enormous tax-payer-funded bank bail-outs, and the “privatize everything” movements testi-

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comPlaints re: union Stop complaining about the unionized municipal workers. Remember, they were locked out and were without a contract for several years. As far as I’m concerned, they deserve the same hourly rate of pay that any other town or city pays, including Vancouver or Victoria. After all, a 50-pound garbage can weighs the same, no matter where you live. As for the senior staff doing the municipal workers jobs, if you were to do some quick math you would see they are receiving far more pay per hour than the municipal workers are asking for. Perhaps the number of salary jobs within the city should be reduced, seeing that they can just leave their own full-time job they were hired for and do the hourly workers jobs, like maintaining flower beds and picking up garbage. So let’s stop complaining and urge both sides to come to a fair agreement! Len FinLey Qualicum Beach

Garden Party helP Bushels of gratitude go out to Daniella Novak and Jay Norton who for the past five years have collected food donations at their annual garden party. Over 1,000 pounds of food, along with monetary donations, were recently received by The Salvation Army Food Bank. How is

this possible from a simple garden party you ask? Well about six or seven years ago, Daniella and her husband Jay decided to have a garden party for their friends and family. Guests kept bringing wine or asking what they should bring. Daniella kept telling them that nothing was needed. Since they love to entertain, this garden party became an annual event and they decided to tell their guests to bring food for the food bank. She phones us to find out our needs and shares it with her guests. It has become a big event. This year more than 90 guests attended and some of them phoned the food bank to find out which of our needs weighed the most. I’m thinking they have some competitive guests. What a fabulous and enjoyable way to entertain and help those that are in need in our community. The food bank is always in need of protein items such as tuna, peanut butter and sardines, as well as pasta sauce, canned fruit and vegetables and fruit juice.

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It is with gratitude and humility that I wish to thank everyone who stopped and helped me after falling in front of Dolly’s Home Hardware store in Qualicum Beach. On Monday, Aug. 3, I was exiting the store and as I stepped off the sidewalk/curb and into the angled parking space where my truck was parked, I fell and sustained major injuries to my right arm. Somehow I had wedged myself partially under my truck and was in a very unsafe place. I wish to say thank-you to the paramedics, to the young lady who called 911 and to the gentleman who took charge of the area until the ambulance arrived. Though I was in and out of consciousness, I knew you were standing behind me and keeping me safe. Angels are brought into our lives when we most need them and for that moment in time, you were my angel. I do hope you read this and know how very grateful I am for taking the time to care. shaRon LecLaiR Parksville See LETTERS, page A12

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I just arrived home from holidays and was reading The NEWS to catch up on what is happening at home. A statement by Cpl. Jesse Foreman really cranked me up, and it follows: “I want to stress to people it’s almost perpetuating a crime (leaving vehicle doors unlocked)” he told The NEWS. “If everyone in Oceanside locked their vehicle doors this would be far less of a problem.” Now I have heard some really silly comments before, but this is probably one of the best. What happened to the idea that “stealing” is a crime? I should be able to leave anything out anywhere and it is safe, the vast majority of time. Maybe some cultures have the right idea — you steal something you get your right hand cut off. In this part of the world there is no just cause for theft — there simply is no punishment to curtail it. There is a level of punishment that curtails almost anything. Maybe we just think that thievery is just part of our societal makeup. Maybe the results of stealing do justify the theft in the eyes of the criminals. Like driving while texting or using a device, it might be simply raising the bar that gets results. You text/use a phone while driving and get a paltry $200 fine. What happens when you cannot get your license renewed? You break into a car or open the door without the consent of the owner and steal something from within — maybe 30 days of public servitude in a pink suit might get the point across that stealing is a violation of other’s personal rights.

This is in response to Bob Pellow’s recent letter to the editor urging people here to vote ‘strategically.’ I have discussed the political scene with people of all stripes and everyone has been most respectful. The majority of voters are happy to come out of the political closet and have shared their genuine and well-founded concerns about voting in this upcoming election. While there has been concern over splitting the left in days gone by, this is no longer the case. The great majority of Blues I have spoken with are as disappointed with Prime Minister Stephen Harper as all the other colours. Very few continue to stick their head in the sand and pretend all is well on the Blue front. Those that are disheartened with the Blues are looking to vote Green. This is what happened in Saanich Gulf Islands in the last election when Elizabeth May won with a 7,000 vote majority over a sitting Conservative cabinet minister. There really is no Red presence in this riding, so they are looking to vote Green. Those who in the past have supported the Orange are well aware of the missed opportunities which they let slip by as opposition. Above all else, it is time people make sure they vote. And when they vote, vote for who they want to represent them in Ottawa. When citizens vote based on a well-researched informed decision, isn’t that the basis of true democracy and the very best strategy, compared to pulling straws?

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Rainbow Stew Cloggers celebrate 20 years The name comes from shoelaces and a song they danced to in their early days CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

The Rainbow Stew Cloggers will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this September. Instructor Sharon Lafferty said the first class was Sept. 29, 1995 and she has been teaching the cloggers since then. The Rainbow Stew Cloggers got their start after Lafferty attended a clogging class in Nanaimo and it was there that she learned how to perform. She brought back her findings to her exercise group where they learned how to clog. Originally starting with only three people, the Rainbow Stew Cloggers got their name because of some rainbow shoe laces and a song they danced to in the beginning called Rainbow Stew, by Merle Haggard, Lafferty said. The class may have started with only three people but as the years went on the size increased. One year, Lafferty said they had 120 people sign up for the classes. However, there’s a reason why one doesn’t see 120 stew cloggers performing at events. “Only 20 to 25 people like to perform,” she said. Now, she said, the group ranges from approximately 50 to 70 members. Performing is a large part of the stew cloggers, Lafferty said. Not only does it provide people with entertainment, it also gives the cloggers recruitment opportunities. “You cannot keep a club alive unless you have new members,” Lafferty said. The cloggers put on a variety of performances throughout the year and especially during the summer months. They’ve performed at places like the St. Mark’s Fair, the Magnolia Court Mall, the Qualicum Beach Farmer’s Market and will be performing at the Lighthouse Fall Fair in September. Their performances are only in the Oceanside area, Lafferty said. They’re known to dress up for their performances too.

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The Rainbow Stew Cloggers will be celebrating their 20th anniversary this September. The cloggers perform at many events in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area, including the Canada Day parade in Parksville (above).

Lafferty said the old uniform was a shirt and denim bottoms, but as time went on she decided to let the members choose their outfits due to the expenses. The outfits are based on a theme at each event. For their performance at the St. Mark’s Fair the cloggers dressed up like fairies and made-up creatures. In the past they’ve dressed as pirates for their Fire and Ice performance. Lafferty said the summer months are prime recruit-

ment opportunities and she sees approximately six new members each September. There’s no set age limit to join, she said, but she does recommend that children bring their parents. Classes are held at the Qualicum Beach Community Hall on Wednesdays and Nanoose Place on Thursday evenings. There is a $5 drop in fee. For more information one can visit the clogger’s website at cloggers.weebly.com.

Square dancing is ‘good exercise to reduce stress’ CARLI BERRY reporter@pqbnews.com

Lynette McLoud has been dancing with the Sand Dollars square dancing club since 2005 and has been square dancing since she was in Grade 3. “It’s good for your mind and your health,” she said. McLoud’s been dancing for 47 years. She started in Bella Coola in

1962 with her uncle. When she moved to Port Alberni in 1969 she picked it right back up again but took a few years off when the club closed. With the Sand Dollars, McLoud said she “queues the rounds” which she elaborated, is like ballroom dancing. “It’s good exercise to reduce stress.” McLoud choreographs the classes.

The Sand Dollars will be hosting an open house Sept. 14 at the Bradley Centre on Shearme Road in Coombs. Coffee and tea will be provided. “You don’t need to have a partner… you don’t need to dress up,” Debbie Schmidt, caller and cuer of the club, said. You don’t have to be a good dancer either — the class is set for beginners.

Square dancing is typically done in pairs, with eight people dancing in a square. It is believed to have originated in 17th century England, but was common throughout France and Europe. Classes start on Sunday evenings Sept. 20 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. with the first lesson free. For more info, contact Ray or Debbie Schmidt at 250-951-0135.

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Bard to Broadway Extends Thanks Another successful season, our 16th, and Bard to Broadway wishes to extend it’s sincere thanks to all who contributed in so many ways. Each effort has enriched the live, local theatre experience . To our sponsors, our volunteers and the many others who contribute Thank you! Town of Qualicum Beach City of Parksville QB Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Centre Parksville & District Chamber of Commerce & Visitor’s Centre Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association PQB News Peter McCully Steve Weldon Brenda Gough Island Radio Trish Newton-Segal & Dave Graham Shaw TV Kait Burgan & Fiona Shedden Investors Group FYI Doctors Pharmasave Parksville Pharmasave Qualicum Beach McIntosh Norton Williams Vivien Sears Tweedledum Foundation Bluenose Motors

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To all our box office, front- of-house, and concession volunteers; to our costumers, property folks, technical and backstage crews thank you thank you! Once again thank you, we couldn’t do it without you. A special thank you to John Briuolo and Ken Bowerman of Qualicum Foods. As our premier sponsor Qualicum Foods with their generous contributions have ensured that local summer theatre is alive and well in Oceanside. We are most grateful for your continued support. Applause gentlemen!

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Jazz band Sea Cruze will be unleashing a secret weapon at the Shady Rest on Sept. 5. They’ll be introducing a custom-made Hammond organ that player Mo Alton built himself. It’s made with parts from Germany, guitarist Fraser Kerley said. This specially made organ allows Alton to play with a fuller sound, he said. Alton’s style is like Jimmy Smith’s, a famous organ player who had albums ride the Billboard charts. Based out of Victoria, guitarist Fraser Kerley said they’re a “sophisticated” band. The band plans to start the evening with some light dinner music before progressing into a ballroom dancing style to step it up. “We have a vast repertoire,” he said. The band has Kerley on guitar, Raman McArthur on vocals, Dave Pretty on drums and Mo Alton on the custom organ. Sea Cruze isn’t what it used to be with it’s reformation in March. Dave Pretty is the youngest and newest member, Kerley said. McArthur and Kerley were both music

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teachers until retirement. Afterwards they met up and reformed the band after it diminished for a number of years. The last reincarnation of the band had a female lead vocalist singing Madonna hits, Kerley said. They were more a pop band in the 90s. Nowadays, Kerley said he is happy that Sea Cruze is getting back to its jazz and blues basics. They’ll provide a “warm sound” he said, with a “guitar that is not gnawing your ear off.” He said the organ is commonly used in jazz and this time it will enrich the band and will create a warmer sound. Expect to hear some arrangements from Michael Buble, blues from the Downchild Blues Band, some 50s and 60s rock, Elvis, The Beatles and more. Their goal with Sea Cruze, Kerley said, is to tug at the heartstrings of different eras and the memory banks by covering eras of famous music. The band will be performing at the Shady Rest from 7-11 p.m. They’ll also be making another trip to the area on Nov. 7 for a performance at the Smoke ‘n Water in Nanoose Bay.

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The leaves are changing colours and it’s that time of year again, the time of the fall fairs. The 11th annual Knox Fall Fair will be coming back to the Knox United Church in Parksville. On Sept. 19 at 345 Pym St., people can come experience a massive garage sale, food, entertainment, baking, local produce and a silent auction. This year’s garage sale will feature a variety of different items including: books, furniture, clothing, children’s toys, crafts, Christmas accessories and much more. Food will also be provided. From 7:30 to 10 a.m. one can get themselves a delicious breakfast of pancakes, sausages and muffins, followed by a shortcake tea from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and a barbecue lunch of hotdogs and hamburgers with a vegetarian option from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m, according to a Knox press release. More than 200 volunteers prepared for the special fair that will be both inside and outside of the church. The kid zone is back with face painting, arts and crafts.

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Melania Cecilia HOFFMAN May 25, 1931 – August 25, 2015

It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to a beautiful sister, friend, and Aunt. Melania (Melanie) Cecilia was born on May 25, 1931 to John and Lousia Wegleitner in Fulda, Saskatchewan. She was peacefully called to the Lord’s home on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 for a blessed reunion with her husband, Tom. Melania grew up on the family farm in Fulda, Saskatchewan where she learned how to work hard but still have fun. She received her education in the Edson & Fulda schools and earned her CNA degree at the St. Elizabeth Hospital in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. Melania married Thomas Hoffman on July 3, 1965. After their marriage, they moved to an acreage in Qualicum Beach. Although she never had any children of her own, she has many nieces, nephews, and friends who loved her dearly. Melania was well known for her love of music, baking, and her zest for life. She had fun wherever she went. Melania loved to travel and go exploring with her husband Tom and, after his passing, with her many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was always ready for adventure. Melania was predeceased by her husband, Tom in 2004; parents, John and Louisa Wegleitner; brothers, John Jr. (Brigetta), Frank (Agnes), August, Lambert, Alois (Theresa), and Romald; sisters, Katie (George), Marie (Martin), Bertha (John), Johana (Math); Ida, Gertrude (Bill), Elizabeth (John); brother-in-law, Albert Weiland; great nephew, John Peter. She is survived by her brothers, Joseph (Dorothy) and Ludwig (Lida); sister, Christina; sisters-in-law, Lois and Jeanette. She will also be loving remembered by her many nieces, nephews, and friends. A Memorial Mass will be held in Melania’s honour at 11:00 am on Thursday, September the 3rd at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road in Parksville. 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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Qualicum Beach golfer going pro Wrapping up his university career, Brayden Eriksen is taking his next big career step T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

After wrapping up a successful career at Utah Valley University, Qualicum Beach’s Brayden Eriksen is going all in, making the jump into the world of professional golf. Eriksen, who recently competed in both the B.C. amateur and Canadian amateur tournaments, posted respectable scores and finished in the top 15 in both tournaments. At the B.C. amateur, he finished tied for 14th and then went on to finish tied for 11th at the Canadian amateur tournament. “I thought those tournaments went well,” Eriksen said. “Being able to make the cut in both of those tournaments and then go on to finish where I did, that really sort of showed me that this is definitely something I want to be doing.” “I’ve been thinking about going pro for a few years now and having played the way I did in university the last two years sort of confirmed that, then these tournaments really made me realize it’s the right thing to do.” Spending four years at Utah Valley University and earning his bachelor’s degree in business, Eriksen’s last two seasons saw his score on the course drop drastically, cutting four strokes off his game. He finished his senior year with a 72.8 average score per round, including a season best 67. He had six top-10 finish-

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Qualicum Beach’s Brayden Eriksen is turning pro after top 15 finishes in both the B.C. and Canadian men’s amateur tournaments. Pheasant Glen Golf Course is hosting a fundraiser/sponsorship tournament for Eriksen on September 19.

es in his senior year, with four coming in the top five. “It was a lot of fun,” Eriksen said. “I never won a tournament but being right

there in all of those tournaments, being within one or two shots felt good. Hopefully at the next level I’ll be able to close it out and win some tourna-

ments. I played in a lot of great tournaments at Utah Valley and it really helped me get to where I am right now.” With plenty of professional tours out there, Eriksen and his management team will be looking into which route would be the best to take. While some tournaments have the big purses for top finishers, there are other tournaments out there that could lead to an opportunity to earn a tour card for other tournaments. “We’re looking at a lot of options,” Eriksen said. “There’s so many tournaments out there but we want to find one that’s not going to give you a huge purse if you win, because those ones usually just have the money for the top four or five guys.” “We’re looking at tournaments that are more spread out in terms of the earnings, as well as tournaments to give you a shot at earning a tour card or moving up to the next level to get on a tour.” Pheasant Glen Golf Club will be hosting a fundraiser/sponsorship tournament for Eriksen on Saturday, September 19. Entry fees are $150 per player or $500 for a team of four. Cost includes a cart, 18 holes of golf, dinner and prizes. Anyone looking for more information or to sign up for the tournament can contact Gord Melissa at Pheasant Glen at 250-752-8786, or to get in touch with Brayden about potential sponsorships, e-mail him at brayden_07@hotmail.com.

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It was a busy week for the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals, who played three games in four days. The Generals lost two of their three games, a 5-0 loss to the Westshore Wolves and an 11-3 loss to the Campbell River Storm. The team did pick up another win, their second in a row against the Nanaimo Buccaneers by a score of 6-4. Coming off their win over the Buccaneers, head coach Brad Knight was pleased with the first two periods but not too happy with the end result in the third period, as the Generals let the Bucs back into a game they had no business being in.

“I thought the first two pe- sage across. riods of that game were good,” “There’s lots of guys fightKnight said. “Our effort in the ing for spots,” Knight said. “We third period isn’t the way that can’t afford to be taking that this team is going to play hock- amount of time off.” ey.” “There’s always a punish“The fans that came out to ment for an outcome like this show their supand they’ll That was last season, lots port deserved learn with me of things went wrong and that’s somemuch better I feel we’ve got the right than that and thing I don’t group of players it was embarlike to see,” he rassing.” said. SebaStian PowSey “That’s just “The fans not going to be deserve to see tolerated here something betin this organization. The com- ter than what we gave them at mitment to play sixty minutes home and the players are going needs to be here if you’re going to understand it come practice to play for this team.” time.” Even though it’s been exhiThough the final two games bition play, Knight knows the of their week might not have importance of getting that mes- gone the way they had hoped,

Generals players still enjoy the intensity that coach Knight brings to the table and know that they must learn quickly from their mistakes going forward. “We can’t afford to play like that,” forward Sebastian Powsey said. “We know what’s down that road and we don’t want to travel down that route again. That was last season, lots of things went wrong and I feel we’ve got the right group of players here that can turn that sort of thing around,” Powsey said. “Personally, I love what Coach Knight brings to our team, he’s a no nonsense kind of guy and I think that’s what we need as a team. It was a good learning curve for us, making

us work hard in practice for not working hard in the game and hopefully we’ll learn from this.” The Generals now have 10 days before their 2015-16 season officially kicks off, as they travel to Campbell River to take on the defending VIJHL and Cyclone Taylor Cup Champion Storm on Sept. 11. The following night the Generals are at home to host the Nanaimo Buccaneers at Oceanside Place, with a 7:30 p.m. puck drop. This will kick off the opening weekend of the Oceanside Generals 25th anniversary, with some surprises in store through out the season to mark the celebration. See photo, page A30

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The wild weather over the weekend caused a few cancellations at the 55+ B.C. Games, but that didn’t stop locals from bringing home some hardware. As part of the Vancouver Island North grouping, which brought home a total of 170 medals, plenty of Parksville Qualicum Beach area athletes earned medals of their own over the five day event. The Thrifty Foods Ocrcas 55+ Mixed Slo-Pitch team came away with a gold medal, their fourth in the last six years. Also earning a medal in the team events were the Balding Eagles 55+ and 60+ soccer teams, both featuring local members and both earning bronze. The Men’s 60-64 slo-pitch team, also featuring local athletes, won silver. In the individual categories, Emmy Matte

(Parksville), Heidi Bromley (Nanoose Bay) and Harry Keen (Nanoose Bay) all brought home six medals each in swimming. Matte earned six gold medals, Keen with two gold and four silver and Bromley with one gold, four silver and one bronze medal. Paul Connor (Qualicum Beach) captured two gold medals and a silver in cycling. Russell Sharock (Parksville) had two gold and three silver in swimming, while Joan Nielsen (Parksville) earned a silver and three bronze medals in swimming as well. Peter Kucey (Qualicum Beach) brought home a bronze in horseshoes. Joe Giegerich (Nanoose Bay) had two gold and and two bronze in track and field. Hans Tenor (Qualicum Beach) had three silver and two bronze in track and field and Jess Brewer (Nanoose Bay) also brought home a silver medal in track and field.

Bam Bam will fight for title Oct. 24 Qualicum Beach’s Aubrey “Bam Bam” Morrow will fight Oct. 24 in Quebec for the Canadian Middleweight Championship. Morrow, who last defeated Paul Bzdel for the Western Canadian Middleweight title, will face Canadian Middleweight champ Francis Lafreniere in his home province of Quebec. With a record of eight wins (seven by knock-

out), one loss and two draws, Morrow faces an opponent in Lafreniere who has a record of 9-5-2. In fact, it was Lafreniere beating Bzdel in a unanimous decision for the Canadian Middleweight title back in 2014. Morrow stopped Bzdel in the seventh round of their fight, who proved to be a very tough and worthy opponent for both Morrow and Lafrenier. — Tyson Taylor

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EveryFriday

EverySaturday

EveryMonday

PEDEGO FITNESS FRIDAY FOODIE TOUR

LIVE MUSIC

ARBUTUS CLUB TOASTMASTERS

3 hr workout ‘Exercise Disguised as Fun’. 744A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. www. pedegoqualicumbeach.ca, 250-738-9333. Cost includes bike rental.

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

OS VILLAGE ARTISTS GALLERY

PARKSVILLE MUSEUM FARM MARKET

12-4pm, 1080 Resort Drive, Parksville. Artist demo each week to raise funds for their causes.

5-8-pm, to Oct 9th. 1245 E. Is Hwy. Fresh, Locally grown/made foods. Enjoy a FREE museum evening. Nikki Gervais, 250 248 6966, Manager@parksvillemuseum.ca, http:// www.parksvillemuseum.ca/Markets/

GOLF ARROWSMITH

OCEANSIDE STROKE RECOVERY

180 Veterans Way. 8:30-11:30am to Sept. 26th. Adults $6; Kids 5-10yrs. $3; under 5yrs. FREE.

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

QUALICUM BEACH SENIORS CENTRE Yoga@11:45am. $4 drop-in. Ukelele/Beginners@10:30am.

COOMBS COUNTRY OPERA 7pm, 3rd/Fri/mo. CHRC Rodeo Grds, 2595 Alberni Hwy. Local talent. $5. Musicians/kids FREE. Grab your instrument & join us! Snacks. 248-1009

MUSIC TRIVIA

7pm start! Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach. Get a team together, show us what you’ve got, and win prizes!

BRADLEY CENTRE LUNCHEONS

11:45am-1:15pm, Last/Fri/mo. Bradley Ctre., 975 Shearme Rd. $6/Members $2 annual. Gunter, 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

EverySaturday

PANCAKE BREAKFAST/QUALICUM BEACH LEGION

7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Smoke ’N Water Restaurant, 1-1600 Stroulger Rd, Nanoose Bay. 250-468-7192. info@smokenwater.com

MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB

10 am/1 &/or 2 hr walk alternate Sat/Sun, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. ann. $10.

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

SMART RECOVERY

10-11:30am, meet/SOS upstairs, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info/assist. re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. All welcome, FREE. Info: 250-7525847 & 250-752-1052. To Sept. 26. 10am-1pm, Errington Community Park, 250-586-0099, live music. Come & see what makes our market so special. www. erringtonfarmersmarket.ca

LIFETREE CAFE

7-8:30pm. FREE; refreshments. Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 795 Is. Hwy, Parksville. Rhonda Kelman 250-248-6644. lifetree.osl@ gmail.com, http://lifetreecafe.com

ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE

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

EverySunday

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH

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

CANADIAN FEDERATION UNIVERSITY WOMEN PARKSVILLE QUALICUM

PEDEGO FITNESS SUNDAY LITTLE QUALICUM BEACH HATCHERY TOUR

2 hr workout ‘Exercise Disguised as Fun’. 744A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. www. pedegoqualicumbeach.ca, 250-738-9333. Cost includes bike rental.

PARKSVILLE MUSEUM ART MARKET 1pm-5pm, to Oct 9th. Craig Heritage Museum, 1245 E. Is. Hwy. Local artists, crafts, & services. Megan Olsen, 250-937-0999, olsen_megan@yahoo.ca, http://parksvillemuseummarkets.ca/2015-parksville-museum-art-market/

7pm, 2nd/Mon/mo. Opening meeting, learn of the plans for the year. All welcome. Location TBA, 250-752-4610.

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.

PARKSVILLE LYME DISEASE SUPPORT 1:30-4pm, 3rd Sun/mo., starts Sept 20th. PV Pharmasave (281 E. Is. Hwy) meeting rm. pqblyme@gmail.com 6:30-7:30pm, A Step Above, Qualicum Foods. Read your poetry & enjoy the poetry of others. Jule, 250.752.4996

MARKET/PANCAKE BREAKFAST

8am-noon. 2nd Sun/mo 240 Lions Way, Bowser, Lighthouse Comm. Ctr., QBay. Quality crafts, artists & farm goods. Table rental. www.communityhall.ca. 778-424-9900, info@communityhall.ca

PANCAKE BREAKFAST & GARAGE SALE 8:30-11:30am, 3rd/Sun/mo. 975 Shearme Rd./Bradley Centre. Members & guests. $6. 250-248-2336, bradleycentre@shaw.ca

9am-3:30pm, Mo. to Fri. 144 Middleton Ave. PV. Join us in varied activities. 250-248-3200.

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB

6-8pm evening tennis, Mon & Wed, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. Parksville. All welcome. arrowsmithtennis.ca, 250-248-7280.

QUALICUM BEACH SENIORS CENTRE Yoga, 9:30 & 11:30am. $4 drop-in. Line-dancing @3:15pm.

TAOIST TAI CHI NEW BEGINNING CLASS 9:30-11:30am/Mon & Wed., beginning Sept 9th. Parksville Clubhouse, 491A E. Is. Hwy. 250-240-3387

YOUNG ADULTS ACTIVITY NIGHT

5:30-7pm, Forward House Dragonfly Den, 136 E. Hirst Ave., PV. Free, 19yrs+. Games, music, etc. 250-954-0785, www.forwardhouse.com

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

STUFF NOT TO MISS

RDN SEPTEMBER GUIDED ALPINE HIKES

RDN, Recreation & Parks at 250-248-3252 to pre-register. View recreation programs online at www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

THE TERRY FOX RUN SUPPORTING CANCER RESEARCH

EveryWednesday

ROTARY CLUB OF QBEACH SUNRISE

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

THE PARKSVILLE QBEACH SHRINE CLUB

FREE TECH WORKSHOPS

7:30pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. Concord Masonic Hall, 136 Memorial Ave., PV. All Shriners welcome. Wear your Fez. Fred Collins 250-752-1401.

9:30-10:30am, beginning Sept 10. Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., PV. Bring your device & questions. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30-12pm (after workshop). www.oblt.ca/tlc

OCEANSIDE SENIORS MIXED BADMINTON

Rathtrevor Beach Provincial Park – walk, ride or run 3.3km, 5km or 10km. Sunday, Sept 20. Register 9 am, race at 10 am. Register and pledge online at www.terryfox.org.

ASBC MID-ISLAND GRANDPARENT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING

10am-noon., 2nd Wed/mo. Family Resource Association, 198 Morison Ave, Parksville. www.nanaimoautism.org, 250-714-0801

MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB

1:30-3pm, Tues & Thurs starting Sept 8. Arrowsmith Activity Ctre. 1014 Ford Rd Coombs, all players welcome!

9:30/1 hr walk, marmac2@telus.net. ann/$10.

PARKSVILLE ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

1 hr workout on ‘Exercise Disguised as Fun’ local tours. $30 (cost includes bike rental). 744A Memorial Ave, Qualicum Beach. www. pedegoqualicumbeach.ca, 250-738-9333.

1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers Support, Stanford Pl. 250 Craig St, Jane 1-800-462-2833

PARKSVILLE LIONS

7pm, 1st/3rd Tues/mo., 241 Moilliet, 248-4931

OS PROSTATE CANCER SUPPORT

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

QBEACH & AREA NEWCOMER’S CLUB

PARKSVILLE SENIORS’ ACTIVITY & DROP-IN CENTRE

9-11:15am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall. Excellent speakers. 250-594-3318.

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

8:30am, 3rd/Mon/mo. Quality Bayside Resort, Parksville. $5, guests welcome. 250-390-9121.

Stuff2do!

QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB

7pm, 1st/Tues/mo., The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, Qualicum Beach. Affected, family & friends. 250-752-7489, brook@shaw.ca

EveryTuesday

EveryMonday

EveryTuesday

QBEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge. 250-752-0196

POETRY IN MOTION

LIVE MUSIC

ERRINGTON FARMERS MARKET

Men’s Club plays every Sat. morning. Visitors welcome. John Cash, 250-752-1771

7-9pm (except holidays). PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. All welcome! Kristin, 248-1926, Matt 250-752-0794. arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org

brings you

PEDEGO WELLNESS WEDNESDAY/ FITNESS FRIDAYS

KOFFIECLUB

11am, 3rd/Wed/mo. Upstairs at Quality Foods, Boardroom. Dutch speaking group get together.

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

4-6:30pm, to Sept 26. Veterans Way & Memorial. Mimi@1-844-843-7236. qbfmmanager@gmail.com, 250-752-8849.

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

OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Exper./7:30pm QB Comm Hall. No partner needed.

PARKSVILLE LIONESS CLUB

6pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo, The Lions Den, 241 Moilliet St. PV. parksvillelioness@gmail.com

QUALICUM BEACH ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT

NANOOSE SENIORS

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

OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES

9-11am/meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo. 250954-3411, oess@shaw.ca

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

NORTH IS. MYELOMA SUPPORT

12:15pm, 3rd Tues/mo. (optional, buy your lunch), 1:30pm/meeting, Best Western Westerly Hotel dining rm, 1590 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. Sandy, bcsandymac@gmail.com, 250-703-4688 if you plan to attend/info.

EveryWednesday

EveryThursday THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB 7pm/coffee chat, 7:30pm/meeting, 1st/ Thurs/mo, 132 Jensen St. Parking. Anne Toby, ElderCollege. www.parksvillenewcomers.net

OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT

7-9pm, 1st Thurs/mo., The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, Qualicum Beach. 250-7528066, amen@shaw.ca.

QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY

FREE DEMENTIA EDUCATION FILMS

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

2-4 pm, 4th/Thur/mo. The Gardens, QBeach. 650-Berwick Rd. N, Register 250-752-2818 x 0

MEMORY CAFE

2-4pm, 1st & 3rd/wed/mo. Drop-in. Smitty’s Restaurant, PV. Coffee, Free Conversation! odett. is@gmail.com, http://www.memorynurse.ca/

“GET RHYTHM”

7-10pm, Parksville Legion. Dance to Country, Old Rock & Roll etc, Members & potential members welcome. Sharon, franzen.sharon@gmail.com

QUALICUM BEACH SENIORS CENTRE Tai Chi@10am. Tai Chi/Qi Gong@1pm.

OS PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB

MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT

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

MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

7pm, 3353 Island Hwy West. Qualicum Beach. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com

TAMING THE DRAGON

1:30-2:30pm, Fluid Fitness Studio, #7-1176 Franklins Gull, PV. Group exercise for Parkinson’s Disease. 250-927-4595, runfluid@hotmail.ca

OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC

7-9pm., QBeach Civic Ctre, oceansidephotographers.ca

7-9pm, last Thurs/mo., Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/ Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.

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

Introduction to a “Hot Glass Experience”” Create your own Glass Treasure!

ROBERT HELD

CLASSES: SEPTEMBER 5 – OCTOBER 5 Saturday, Sunday & Monday

GLASS COLLECTIONS

Call for details & reserve your spot!

ART GLASS

RANGING FROM

CLASSIC TO

CONTEMPORARY 708 E. Island Hwy., Parksville

Ages: 8-98

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Tuesday, September 1, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

pqb Golf

Bill has played golf since the age of 10. He is a former teaching pro, part time professional caddy and golf tour operator. He is now an avid golf writer and also a golf course reviewer for www.canadiangolfer.com.

Golfing in Paradise by Diamond Bill Flower

FAIRWINDS GOLF CLUB

A subtle but very impressive improvement BY BILL FLOWER

9 HOLES

for only

Fairwinds Golf Club

www.fairwinds.ca On a day that looked more suited to joining the windsurfers at Columbia Beach than golfing anywhere around the island, Myra and I set off to check out how the good folks at Fairwinds were doing and also squeeze in nine holes between storm cells. Mid afternoon this past Saturday, we decided to give it a go anyways and after the usual sharing of pleasantries with the ‘A’ team of customer service in the pro shop, we headed out. Off with the rain jacket, down with the umbrella and pass me my sunglasses please, we teed off in the calmest and sunniest part of the whole weekend. Although it didn’t last as long as we hoped for, we managed to take some great photos and get in eight very enjoyable holes. Body surfing down the fairway was not an option on the ninth hole really so we headed in, dodging raindrops the size of, well . . . really big raindrops. Within those eight holes of play is one of the most picturesque Par 4s anywhere, the challenging and rewarding fourth hole. Demanding of a good long tee shot to set up your approach shot, this hole, with its three-tiered green guarded by two well placed bunkers had a slight modification this year that improved it dramatically. In days gone by, it also included having to deal with a small creek running in front of the green making anything

TWILIGHT GOLF

$21

9 and DINE $33.50 9 holes and a $16 Credit at Thalassa Restaurant

5 Pack for only $80 5 games of Twilight Golf (Two hours after twilight) All prices include taxes.

469 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach 250-752-6312 • www.golfqualicum.ca

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John Milroy Looking down the fairway from the fourth tee box at Fairwinds.

BILL FLOWER PHOTO

First Realty

Independently Owned and Operated

hit short a tasty appetizer for the babbling brook. The brain trust at Fairwinds, with its progressive thinking, filled in a section of about 25 yards of the creek allowing for a run up shot to be played through the gap now. A subtle, but very impressive improvement to say the least. It had no bearing on how Myra opted to play the hole. She simply hit her pitching wedge over the creek and bunker from 50 yards out and then proceeded to drain a 30 foot sidewinder with a five foot break for an amazing bogey five. Her short game lessons this spring with Fairwinds

Teaching Pro Hélène Delisle, are still paying off. Upcoming Events September includes two more Monday Ladies nights and three more Thursday Men’s nights that you should check out to wrap up your golf season. It also includes a very popular and well supported event on September 11th: The Nanaimo & District Hospital Foundation 22nd Annual Golf For Life. Not only has it run for 22 years, it has always been held at Fairwinds every year and Brenda Rositano, Events Coordinator for the foundation stated that, “We wouldn’t have it anywhere else”. She went on to sing the praises

much like I do about the entire Fairwinds experience. You can reserve your spot today by calling Brenda or Shannon in Nanaimo at 250-755-7690 or by calling Fairwinds directly at 1 888 781-2777. So whether your heading out for a game of golf, enjoying a great dining experience, buying a golf gift or learning how to play the game look no further than Fairwinds Golf Club for the remainder of this golf season and many more to come, it’s worth it every time. Stay in touch and as always, Good Golfing. Sincerely, “Diamond Bill”

UPCOMING EVENTS Mens Night: Tonight and Sept. 15 Couples nights: Aug. 21 and Sept. 18 Ladies Nights: Aug. 26 and Sept. 16 Next men’s night are vying for a hi-def TV. Mike Jiggins Memorial Fun Golf Night: Next ladies night a $1000 downtown Saturday, September 12 Qualicum shopping spree.

All events are (best ball) scramble format starting at 5:30pm, singles or couples are welcome to sign up (we’ll form teams), lots of prizes, fun and laughs with great food on a beautiful golf course. Located between Qualicum Beach and Bowser on Hwy. 19A. Turn on Boorman Road and follow the clearly marked signs.

250-752-9727 golfarrowsmith.com

250.248.1071

jmilroy@shaw.ca www.johnmilroy.com

Friday Fish & Chips Every Friday from 4pm to Close Hand cut Halibut & Fries 1 piece $13.95 2 piece $17.95 “THE BEST FISH & CHIPS” Reservations are required

Call 250-248-2244 for Available seatings

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