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2016 PARKSVILLE BUDGET TALKS
Expensive proposals City property owners could face 4.5% tax hike next year JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
An all-weather sports field for $2 million. Rainwater-gathering cisterns for $560,000. An assistant for the fire department, a couple of bylaw officers and a few more new staff members for at least $400,000/year in total salaries. These are just some of the big-ticket items Parksville city council saw for the fist time last week as it works on a budget for 2016 and beyond. Finance manager Pamela Lovegrove presented council with a draft provisional financial plan for the years 2016-2020 on Wednesday that calls for a 4.5 per cent tax increase in 2016 and four per cent in the following four years. Parksville property owners saw a 1.5 per cent tax increase in 2015. A 4.5 per cent increase would mean an average homeowner in the city would pay about $150 more in property taxes in 2016 than in 2015. The numbers — and the amount of spending on various items included in this draft — are certain to change as council digs into the details over the next few months. The 2016 budget doesn’t have to be finalized until May 16, 2016. Members of the public were invited to ask questions and provide input at Wednesday’s meeting — only two did from a gallery of six people. There will be a number of opportunities for the public to provide input on the 2016 budget in the months ahead. The next chance will be Nov. 12 (6 p.m. at city hall). Aside from the 4.5 per cent tax increase, a number of items in the 2016 draft budget caught the attention of councillors and others in attendance. See CLUBHOUSE FOR PARK?, page A9
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TRICK OR TREAT AT QUALICUM BEACH BUSINESSES: Joanne McNeil gave out handfuls of candy to trick-or-treaters on Saturday afternoon in Qualicum Beach, where hundreds of families flocked to celebrate Halloween in style.
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Central Vancouver Islanders will have a new riding in the next provincial election, Mid Island-Pacific Rim. Justice Minister Suzanne Anton tabled legislation last week to adopt the recommendations of the latest B.C. Electoral Boundaries Commission. For MLA Scott Fraser that means another boundary change. If Fraser wins the upcoming provincial election, he will have represented three different ridings over four terms without moving an inch
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since he took office in 2005. “I’ll be the only MLA to ever represent the constituency of AlberniPacific Rim… Nobody else will be able to make that claim,” Fraser told The NEWS with a laugh Saturday morning. When he was first elected in 2005 Fraser represented a riding called Alberni-Qualicum, which was changed in 2009 to the current Alberni-Pacific Rim riding and will be changed again in time for the next election in 2017 to the Mid Island-Pacific Rim riding. Fraser confirmed he intends to run in the next election and said
he doesn’t question the boundary changes. According to the commission’s final report released in September, the Alberni-Pacific Rim district was by far the smallest on Vancouver Island by population. It is 18 per cent under the provincial population average and has projections to grow at a slower rate in the near future. Meanwhile, the neighbouring Comox Valley riding is 22 per cent above the provincial population average. See CUMBERLAND, page A9
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Qualicum Beach is installing a new streetlight on Primrose Street and polling residents on Nenzel Road. In response to public requests, staff recommended adding a streetlight in a gap in the downtown area, on Primrose between Fifth and Sixth, and polling Nenzel Road residents about their lighting. One resident on Nenzel sent a second letter to the mayor asking for more lighting. The staff report By polling the residents says there are currently five lights we’re setting up an for seven residences on the short anticipation that rural road near Pheasant Glen Golf something’s going Resort. to happen Director of Engineering Bob Coun. BIll luCHtMEIJEr Weir said new lights cost $250 each to install and $220 annually. Weir said more major roads like Rupert only have lights at key points, like intersections. “By polling the residents we’re setting up an anticipation that something’s going to happen,” said Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer, adding his preference would be a clear rural/urban streetlight policy that they could follow. Asked about it, Weir said they “covet” the kind of solar powered lights you sometimes see on highways, but the cost is still prohibitive.
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A plan for Meadowood’s community park is in a holding pattern. Regional District of Nanaimo director Julian Fell, who represents the area, said the cost of the contract for the project turned out to be “spectacularly high.” Therefore the board is now considering alternative options. Fell said the cost was approaching $600,000, when the board originally was hoping to complete it for around $300,000. “We’re not abandoning the project,” he confirmed. “We (the RDN board) just want to make sure we do our due-diligence and get the biggest bang for our buck.” Approved by the RDN and School District 69 late last year, an agreement was signed
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Navy cadets take to the water Local cadets, ages 9-12, have an abundance of many things, but no boat. Luckily, they still got to spend a day on the water around Deep Bay J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
The young members of Parksville’s Admiral Yarrow Navy League Cadet command have snappy uniforms and caps, a commanding officer, and boundless enthusiasm for all things nautical. They do not, however, have a boat. Thanks to a chance meeting between commanding officer Shannon Pennington and Deep Bay businesswoman Pamela Smyth, that shortcoming was addressed in late October when a half-dozen of the youths were treated to an outing on the Vancouver Island University shellfish research vessel Chetlo. “They don’t get to get out much,” Pennington said of her nine to 12 year-old charges. “Sometimes we’ll go out with their families on different outings, but we’d like to get the kids out doing more things like this.” With Shaun MacNeill piloting the Chetlo and VIU researcher Megan Edgar serving as interpretive guide, six members of the Navy League Cadets toured It was nice to smell the the oyster beds of air... We got to see sea Baynes Sound, spied lions, seals and lots of seals and sea lions, birds and even caught a brief glimpse of a trio Kyle Powell of orcas in the distance. The trip came courtesy of Pamela Smyth, local franchise owner for BioStrat Canada skin care products. She had purchased a tour package on the VIU shellfish research ship with the idea of treating her clients. That plan changed after she recently bumped into Pennington, with whom she served in the Canadian Forces at Seaforth Island, Ont., more than two decades ago. “I hadn’t seen Shannon in probably 20 years,” said Smyth. “She told me what she was doing with the Navy League Cadets and I told her, ‘I used to be with the Navy Sea Cadets when I was little, and we didn’t have a boat.’ “She said, ‘We don’t have a boat,
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Parksville Navy League Cadets, from left, Kyle Powell, Haley Maury, Eric Kittmer, Sven Annist, Kaden Vanstone and Thomas Johnson are joined by commander Shannon Pennington and sponsor Pamela Smyth, right, at the stern of the VIU research vessel Chetlo during a recent outing in Deep Bay.
either.’” Unlike the Naval Sea Cadets, a program for 12 to 17 year olds run in partnership between the Navy League of Canada and the Department of National Defence, the younger navy cadets receive no federal funding. “They’re funded from donations from non-profits and from businesses,” said Smyth. “I wanted to do this to spur other corporations to help. I think getting kids into youth groups like this is so important.” The Admiral Yarrow Command is comprised of 14 youths from throughout the mid-Island region, from Whiskey Creek and Nanoose Bay to Qualicum Bay. Due to space limitations on the Chetlo, Pennington used the Oct. 17 tour as a reward to her secondand third-year cadets. “It’s not military, but it’s military-themed,” Pennington said of the cadet program. “When they’re
12 they can go on to the sea cadets, the air cadets, the army cadets or nothing at all. But this gives them a base platform of knowledge to be able to take that next step.” The Admiral Yarrow Command is one of eight on Vancouver Island and 106 nationwide, which serve more than 3,500 Navy League cadets. The program was introduced in 1948 to develop patriotism, good citizenship, a sense of duty, self-discipline and respect for others. “A few other people I knew were doing it and my adoptive mom thought it would be a good thing for me to try,” said Kyle Powell of Qualicum Bay. “It’s pretty nice. It was nice to smell the air and see all the nice scenery. We got to see sea lions, seals and lots of birds.” The youths, who brought bagged lunches for the trip, were welcomed at the dock, helped into life pre-
servers and given a detailed safety briefing. “Our main rule is that everyone stays on the boat until we’re back on the dock,” MacNeill quipped. One cadet who is no stranger to the water is Thomas Johnson of Whiskey Creek. His father is a fisherman who he has joined on the water many times, and his family tree has roots of seafarers dating back multiple generations. “I just wanted to try it out and see what it was like,” said Johnson. After their trip around the sound, the youths were taken by Edgar on a tour of VIU’s nearby Deep Bay Marine Field Station. There, they got to see the resident octopus and plenty of fish, learn about the facility’s energy-efficient construction and handle sea cucumbers and urchins in the touch tank. “It was awesome,” said cadet Haley Maury of Parksville, 10. “I liked seeing the water.”
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CARVING AT NANOOSE ELEMENTARY: Grade 3/4 and 6/7 students at Nanoose Bay Elementary carved a total of 84 pumpkins donated by Quality Foods and the Fairwinds Community Association which decorated the school and were then moved to the Fairwinds clubhouse for their Halloween party. Three winning teams won prizes and the participants received McDonald’s or Boston Pizza gift certificates. Teacher Maria Mihoc spearheaded the idea and her Grade 6/7 class carved pumpkins on Thursday. Above, from left, are Kateri Belisle, Maddy Jenkins and Vienna Phillip.
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October was breast cancer month and local researcher Sheryl Shermak says we are leaving a lot out of the conversation. For example, she said many people don’t know there are several types of breast cancer and the least talked about is advanced breast cancer (metastatic and/or stage 4). “Advanced breast cancer used to be a disease that only had poor outcomes and that was primarily known as a palliative condition,” said Shermak, a long time Qualicum Beach resident. “Rapid new developments in breast cancer treatment mean there are more options available for women living with the various kinds of breast cancer, including advanced forms. There is now a growing number of women who live many years with advanced breast cancer as a long-term chronic condition.” “There is now a new wave happening in breast cancer awareness, given the many changes that have happened over the last cou-
ple decades and the need to take stock of which issues need more attention.” Shermak — an interdisciplinary doctoral student in the UVic nursing department — is leading a study, seeking local women who were diagnosed with advanced breast cancer at least two years ago and are not experiencing active health decline. “In other words women who are living relatively well with an advanced breast cancer,” she said. Participation will include two informal interviews, with options for more involvement depending on the interest and health of participants. The exact format and timeline is flexible. “The goal is to increase awareness and insight into the lives of women who experience advanced breast cancer as an ongoing health condition, an often hidden group of women with breast cancer,” she said. People interested in participating should contact Shermak at sshermak@uvic.ca or 1-250-886-4691.
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The Regional District of Nanaimo says it has received $20,000 for a retrofit project from the provincial government’s Community Energy Leadership Program (CELP). The funding will support an arena energy efficiency retrofit at Parksville’s Oceanside Place Arena, a facility owned and operated by the RDN, according to a news release from the provincial government. A heat reclaim system will be installed to take extra heat produced during refrigeration of the ice surface and use it to heat the water supply for the building. Each year, this will reduce energy demand by 940 gigajoules, save $8,700 in operational costs and reduce their carbon footprint by 45 tonnes.
“Oceanside Place Arena is a recreational hub for the entire community; and it’s great to see the facility receive this energy saving retrofit,” said Parkville-Qualicum MLA Michelle Stilwell. “Whenever you get the opportunity to save money and at the same time reduce a community’s carbon footprint, it’s a win-win for taxpayers and residents.” “This is an excellent example of a project that will give back to the community in so many ways,” said RDN Chair Joe Stanhope. “With the CELP funding we will be able to save taxpayer dollars, reduce the building’s environmental impact and continue to provide the community with a wonderful facility.” — NEWS Staff/B.C. gov’t news release
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The Horne Lake Caves are earning wide recognition as a unique tourism destination. On Oct. 20 the Horne Lake Cave Provincial Park and Outdoor Centre received Destination B.C.’s first ever Remarkable Experiences Award in front of more than 400 of the province’s tourism leaders at a Vancouver Convention Centre gala. It recognizes a business that delivers a consistently exceptional visitor experience that exceeded expectations and triggers visitors to share through social media and word of mouth, according to Destination B.C. This was the second major tourism award for Horne Lake Caves. It received the 2015 Innovator of the Year award from Tourism Vancouver Island for the slides, ramps and ladders they installed in the main cave late last year, explained Park Director Richard Varela. The aluminum walkways were meant to protect the cave’s crystal formations from foot traffic but as they were designing them it became clear “they could also add a wild thrill at the same time as preserving the cave environment,” Varela said. He added that visitors have been impressed with the new additions, submitting rave reviews which resulted in a number one ranking on the world’s top trip-review site. “Imagine entering a cave and cutting past a wall of sparkling crystal formations tens of thousands of years in the making, scrambling up a series of small waterfalls, then climbing onto a metal slide to descend back down under
a rocky ceiling, in the dark, illuminated only by your headlamp,” Varela said. “Along with the added thrills, another major benefit is the safer travel with better footing than wet slippery rock. The unique design also channels dirt and human detritus into an easy collection point for future cleaning.” The slides and ramps were the brainchild of Phil Whitfield, a caver and retired B.C. Parks planner who’s name appears on some of the first maps of the caves, over 40 years ago,” Varela explained. Whitfield proposed limiting human impact with elevated walkways. The shiny new hardware is part of ongoing restoration which has involved hundreds of volunteer hours. The park’s cave tour operator and staff, along with caving club members from across B.C. and even local scout troops worked to restore the cave to a more natural state. That includes the removal of old spray paint and scrubbing years of grime from the limestone walls, revealing sparkling crystals and fossils of ancient sea-life. “The cave is looking better than I’ve ever seen it,” Varela said. “There is already a new layer of sparkling crystals growing over top of the previous mud and grime. It’s inspiring to see we’re on the right track.” The project was made possible by B.C. Parks, the Canadian Cave Conservancy and the cave tour operator, Island Pacific Adventures. In the last five years, that partnership has added features like Canada’s only cave theatre and an updated interpretive centre with a fossil display and small museum exhibit, along with the design and construction of new trails and maps. The park is open year-round and offers a wide range of tours and self-guided experiences, above and below ground. Visit www.hornelake.com or call 250-248-7829.
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Interest in local history remains strong in Qualicum Beach. At the recent annual general meeting of the Qualicum Beach Historical Society members elected a new board of directors and showcased recipients of their Past Presidents’ Awards for Volunteerism. Volunteers have built the society and the museum and are its heart. In 2014 as part of the society’s 30th aniversary celebrations, the board voted to honour past presidents and encourage ongoing volunteerism by creating awards in their names. Each past president (or in the case of deceased past presidents, their spouses) were contacted to ask if they supported this. They all did. They were then asked what aspect of volunteerism they wanted to honour and encourage. Here’s a list of 2015 awards handed out at the recent board meeting: • Art and Cora Skipsey Award — Builder (for contribution that adds long lasting value to the museum buildings or programs): Barbara Kulla. • Ray Ducker Award — Project manager or fundraiser (for handson participation to manage a project to completion or person responsible for acquiring funds for the museum either through direct solicitation or managing a fundraising event or campaign: Chris Berndt. • Jim Story Award — Archives dedication (for ongoing work in the Archives — what Jim called grunt work. The work that needs to be done, is rarely seen, but builds the foundation of the archives): Shirley Finstad. • Graham Beard Award — Educator (for continually promoting educational aspects of the museum): David Helem. • Jim Purdon Award — Story teller (for telling stories of local history – verbally, in writing, through display or performance): Gil Gilmore.
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The proposed capital spending program plan includes the addition of an assistant at the totals $636,000 and includes a training tower fire hall in 2017 ($84,000/year), the addition for the fire department ($200,000), a Commu- of both a human resources advisor ($90,000/ nity Park sports field cistern year) and engineering techThis is the first meeting, ($280,000) and sidewalk refurnician ($81,185/year) in 2018 there will be others, so it’s and a clubhouse for Commubishment for Highway 19A/ not a do-or-die thing Weld Street ($95,000). nity Park ($500,000) in 2020. this evening The proposed operatStaff even added a $2 million MAYoR MARc LeFeBVRe ing spending package totals all-weather playing field in the $364,000 and includes the plan for 2024. addition of a bylaw officer Mayor Marc Lefebvre cau($89,000/year), the introduction of stand-by tioned council and the public about the earpay for the fire department’s three professional ly-days nature of this budget process. officers ($36,500) and the demolition of a city“This is the first meeting, there will be others, owned house on McVickers Street ($40,000). so it’s not a do-or-die thing this evening,” said Looking past 2016, the provisional financial the mayor.
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t’s the first Christmas wish list of the year and Santa is going to need a much bigger sled. Parksville city staff members seem to have taken the federal election result to heart. Let’s see, the country gave a majority government to a party and leader who is OK with deficits and spending. The city can’t legally run a deficit, but staff have got the spending part down pat. It’s a wish list, to be sure. Santa doesn’t generally bring everything that’s requested. And staff know political pressures will whittle away at their gift list. However, they seem to be following a theory that goes something like this: ask for so much that you’ll get a few things you wanted. Here’s a look at some of the things that are currently in the 2016 budget and/or the 2016-2020 financial plan, documents that don’t need final approval from city council until May of next year: • Staff. Lots of new staff. The lunch room and parking facilities might have to be expanded. Two bylaw enforcement officers at roughly $88,000/year; a human resources advisor at $90,000/year; an engineering technician ($81,000); both a casual and a full-time position at the fire hall (total of about $98,000/year) and an IT summer student in 2017 ($24,000). • Still with staff, succession planning is important and the city is about to lose two of its key people to retirement — CAO Fred Manson and Fire Chief Doug Banks. The 2016 budget includes a whopping $50,000 for the CAO succession plan and the city has already approved $18,000 for a succession plan in 2015 for the fire chief and in 2016 the fire chief will be paid $55,000 for unused vacation pay. • Um, still with staff, training is important. There’s admin training, HR training, health and wellness initiatives, an Insights facilitator and more for about $26,000 — in 2016 alone. • The 2016 budget alone calls for $636,000 in capital spending, including a training tower for the fire department ($200,000) and a cistern system for Community Park ($280,000). Oh, and the new bylaw officer will need a vehicle, of course ($36,000). This list just scratches the surface of staff ’s 2016-2020 wish list. How do they propose this is all paid for? A 4.5 per cent tax increase in 2016 and four per cent in years 2017-2020. It could be argued the city is playing catch-up. The 2015 tax increase was 1.5 per cent, which barely covers inflation. All of these wish-list items above can be justified, we’re sure, but we are disappointed some much-talked-about issues seem to be getting no attention, things like serious downtown revitalization, the city-owned land at Alberni Highway/Jensen and homeless/affordable housing concerns. It’s like city staff wants to dictate what’s important in Parksville — those pesky politicians and the issues they discuss during that bothersome thing called an election don’t matter. — Editorial by John Harding
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TPP Trade facTs I read the letters regarding the TPP trade deal and feel it necessary to add to the information provided, as it is incomplete. To read a summary, in laymen’s terms, go to International.gc.ca and be informed. Manufacturing will survive, some will be affected and those will be compensated while they adjust. Our many industries will now have access to hundreds of millions of people that account for 40 per cent of the global GDP, aerospace, mining, forestry, construction and fisheries. The largest part of our economy, the service industry, which accounts for about 70 per cent of our own GDP, will now have access to a major part of the developing world. Services such as banking, finance, insurance and information services in agriculture, mining, architecture and Internet. The dairy industry’s exposure to foreign markets is only three per cent and all of our standards are remaining, those too will be compensated while they adapt. Other sectors of the agriculture industry are gaining access to huge markets in the beef and grain markets. In regards to lawsuits, yes, any foreign country, business or investor has and will continue to have the right to sue, as we do, to protect their investments against unfair laws or enforcement of laws that give preferential treatment to domestic businesses in a similar field. All investors, including Canadians, deserve to have protection for their investments against unfair treatment. Our rights, our sovereignty, our Internet access is not being sold or given to any foreign entity. Please do not be led astray, read the facts. Peter Simkin Parksville
radiaTion educaTion I wonder if editor John Harding and Mayor Marc Lefebvre are old enough to remember tobacco science. It was in, I believe, 1955, that a British doctor began to question the safety of tobacco use. The tobacco industry is a very powerful industry, so when questions about tobacco safety arose, the industry hired scientists to assure the public that their product was
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perfectly safe. It took decades for independent scientists to get out the truth about tobacco safety. Of course tobacco smoke was dirty and unpleasant to be around (and yes, I was a smoker then) so many in the public were anxious to remove this product from their lives. Today, we have another powerful industry, but it provides convenience and is seemingly harmless. The industry doesn’t want any impediments in distributing their products, and remember, they are a powerful industry. Since there are many kinds of microwave technologies and since most members of the public are uneducated about the topic, they rely on ‘experts’. Now, please remember the “scientists” who told us that tobacco was safe; how do you know if the ‘experts’ we are listening to today are linked to the industry that has developed microwave technologies or if they are truly independent scientists? Without becoming a scientist, you can research issues surrounding microwave safety and then decide who are the trusted experts — in fact, since the editor is there to serve the public, it is Harding’s job to educate the public and it should be the mayor’s job as well. Please don’t belittle those who question this safety, and educating themselves could, in the end, help protect their loved ones. Sheila Pratt Maple Ridge
foresTry greenwash I believe the ‘Locals set Guinness record’ story (The NEWS, Oct. 8) to be nothing more than greenwashing, promoting the perception that the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) is environmentally friendly and good for forests. I wonder if the volunteer tree-planters are aware that SFI, a North American forest certification program, was developed by the American Forest and Paper Association, the largest wood products manufacturers in North America. I hope the school group tree planters know about the other certification program, the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and I hope they know some of the differences between industry’s SFI system
and the global, multi-stakeholder FSC system. Here are a few of the differences between the SFI and FSC: • FSC prohibits the use of persistent and/or bioaccumulative pesticides; SFI recommends “prudent” use of pesticides. • FSC prohibits the conversion of natural forest to plantations; SFI allows that. •FSC’s audit results are made public and can be appealed; SFI’s audit results are private and cannot be appealed. • SFI is not even accepted by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, but LEED does approve of FSC. I am surprised at the publicity in our newspaper suggesting SFI is a thing to be celebrated. ronda murdock Parksville
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enforce leash laws The Stephen Harper regime offered Canadians plenty of reasons to practise civil disobedience, but this is hardly the response you might expect from the situation in sleepy little Parksville. Residents are blatantly disobeying a city bylaw in local parks. On the walking trail on my own little patch in Parksville, I’ve watched residents become increasingly disobedient as they unleash their dog for outings on the walking path even though it is clearly signed: “on leash only.” The practice is clearly in contravention of the bylaw. There is a perfectly adequate “off-leash” park almost adjacent. I like a well-trained dog as much as anyone, but these canines bound up to you feigning attack while barking with paws all over you, thereby driving some people off the path. And the city sits by quite contentedly bringing further deterioration to the trail. Is it not time we began behaving like mature adults and sharing the trail with a modicum of respect for our neighbours and the city’s bylaw, even though the city is reluctant to enforce its own bylaw? Stan Gauthier Parksville See more LETTERS, page A13
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clean up parksville, for safety sake Several city councils have totally ignored requests from homeowners concerned about neighbours who collect trash and store tonnes of garbage in and around their homes. Once in a while, a fire starts and solves the problem. In the meantime, the adjoining neighbours are under the impression that somebody they voted in at city hall cares about them. Dream on folks. Everybody today has rights except the poor taxpayer who plays by the rules. Every mayor has stated the city has no jurisdiction over non-conforming home owners or absentee landlords. Seems these people have rights we don’t have or they have mental issues. The mayor has no clout. The fire chief has no clout. The lone bylaw officer issues warnings that are ignored for years. Current bylaws are so weak you can drive the proverbial truck through them. In the meantime, these people who collect junk in and on their properties, park semitrucks on their front lawns and store huge diesel motor homes on their small lots are causing their neighbours to have mental issues. What about the guy next door to the fire hazard that burned recently at Pym and Soreil? His house could have suffered the same damage or worse. He could have been killed. Council, stop worrying about so-called global crises’ and start fixing potholes and cutting the grass on our walkways. Start dealing with property flippers who turn their garages into illegal suites and create more garbage and water demands while not paying for these extra services. Start dealing with storage tents on single-family lots that can house full-sized blimps. Start dealing with the issues we voted you in for. RichaRd Pacanowski Parksville
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I would like to respond to Kelvin Sheeler’s recent letter to the editor regarding cannabis legalization (The NEWS, Oct. 29). I hope that I can help him understand some of his mis-perceptions. The most basic point in his argument seems to be that the illegal status of drugs keeps people safer. The more dangerous drugs are, the more important it is to remove their distribution from the hands of criminals. As in the case of pharmaceuticals, which pose many dangers, all drug use should be treated as a health issue and dealt with in a legal and regulated framework. So, yes, Kelvin, we should legalize all drugs. A regulated distribution system would decrease the availability of cannabis to minors. Cannabis is much more easily purchased at a high school than alcohol is, because distribution is illegal, and criminals don’t check ID. Indeed, we have defeated some of the problems of alcohol use by ending prohibition. Prohibition of alcohol fueled much criminal activity, as is the case with illegal drugs. Driving these things underground dis-empowers us to adequately deal with problems, and impedes treatment, where that is required. It also creates general disrespect, and
fear, for the law. Incarceration of individuals for drug offences has a devastating effect on families, and our society as a whole, and comes at great cost for poor results. Sheeler’s ‘facts’ about cannabis are fraught with myth and misinformation, but there is only space to tackle one aspect of his letter. Folks, please do your own credible research before you form your opinions. Glenda BaRR Lantzville
keep the rdn out of Qualicum’s Water
RE: RDN Home Water Consumption Report Oct. 13. The Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) has produced and mailed a Home Water Consumption Report for each service address. The subject report is highly misleading especially when it calculates the average and its comparison to the most efficient households. Namely, there is no way for the RDN to know whether the house is temporarily vacant or reflecting how many people occupy the residence thus greatly skewing the results for the high efficient category. The distribution of the RDN report reflects mismanagement and is a total waste of money. Consequently, I would support the residents of Qualicum Beach to tell the RDN to get lost over the RDN’s desire to manage the water resources of Qualicum Beach.
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ho do you reckon was our greatest northern Andes including a scramble up the explorer? We’ve got lots of candi- ice-capped Chimborazo volcano, more than dates — Magellan, Drake, Marco 5,000 metres above sea level. Humboldt scaled Polo, Cook and Columbus to name a handful. every peak he could see with a singular obsesCanada throws up some solid contenders — sion that bordered on mania. When his hiking Champlain, Cabot, Mackenzie. For endurance boots shredded and fell apart he continued you’d have to give Polar adventurer Roald barefoot. Amundsen a shot. In terms of distance, Neil He was a tad manic. He ate sporadically and Armstrong is tough to beat. slept hardly at all. He wrote more than 50,000 But my money’s on a chap named Hum- letters (longhand, mind) trying vainly to keep boldt. Alexander von Humboldt — the greatest up with his leapfrogging brain. When he ran scientific explorer you’ve never heard of. out of paper he continued right off the page, It’s not because his name’s not out there. carving his thoughts into the wooden desk-top. More than a hundred animals And he was fearless. He bathed have ‘Humboldt’ in their scienin crocodile infested waters, pertific classifications, as do some formed near-fatal experiments 300 plants. We have a Humboldt By Arthur Black with electric eels, survived a hurglacier, a Humboldt current, a ricane at sea and an earthquake Humboldt squid and a Humboldt on land, during which he assemhog-nosed skunk. There’s a rocky bled instruments to document the chunk of galactic debris called event while everyone else cowered the Humboldt asteroid winging in terror. its way around our sun. On the Darwin wasn’t his only notable moon there’s an area known as fan. He dined with U.S. President Mare Humboldtianum. Thomas Jefferson and convinced So who was this guy anyway? him that Texas was worth fighting One observer called him “the greatest sci- for, for which Jefferson thanked him profusely. entific explorer whoever lived” — and that ob- “We have little knowledge of the Spanish coloserver was Charles Darwin. nies,” said Jefferson, “but through you.” Indeed without Humboldt, there might He hob-knobbed with Goethe and Wordnever have been a Darwin — at least not the sworth, Coleridge and Flaubert. Pillars as one we associate with the groundbreaking, various as Rachel Carson, Aldous Huxley and mind-bending voyages that changed science Ezra Pound absorbed his writings and sang his forever. Darwin credited Humboldt’s writing praises. Two hundred years ago he was one of as the inspiration that urged him “to travel in the most famous men on the planet; today if distant countries, and led me to volunteer as you asked ten people what the name Humnaturalist in her Majesty’s ship Beagle.” boldt means to them, you’d get ten “Huhs?” All of this from a sickly temperamental PrusWhat happened? sian who’s primary geographical experience Francis Bacon wrote: “Fame is like a river, came from a journey to the New World, most that beareth up things light and swollen, and notably South America, commenced in 1799. drowns things weighty and solid.” But what a journey. Perhaps that explains why we forgot AlexIt began in Venezuela where Humboldt ander von Humboldt. took to a canoe and plunged into the rain forIt certainly explains Donald Trump. est, paddling up the Orinoco and mapping — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. its union with an Amazon tributary. Next, a His column appears weekly in The NEWS. nine-month, 1,600 kilometre trek along the E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca
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Asking for help is never easy for most people. But for the increasing number of Parksville Qualicum Beach residents caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, it’s essential. “You really can’t support your family member by yourself,” says Jane Hope, regional Education & Support coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. for the Central and North Island. The society makes it easier for caregivers who need help by running free local support and information groups. Participants meet monthly to share practical tips and strategies for living with dementia. “They create support and friendship with others whose lives are affected by dementia,” says Hope. Participants receive much-needed emotional support. “It’s a safe environment where you can learn, laugh, and help each other through mutual underThey create support and standing.” friendship with others The group whose lives are affected serves people by dementia. It’s a safe who want curenvironment where you rent informacan learn, laugh, and help tion that will each other through mutual help improve understanding quality of life JANE HOPE for themselves and their family member. In addition to joining the support and information group, she says, caregivers can think about some of these strategies to take care of themselves too: • Staying fit Activity is key for physical and mental health. Walking or any other exercise helps. So does healthy eating. • Making time for yourself Take some time regularly for activities that you enjoy. You’ll likely have to arrange for someone else to be with your family member, so plan ahead. • Creating a sanctuary Since the demands of caregiving sometimes make it difficult to leave your home, designate a room in the house as your quiet space. Spend a few minutes there each day, away from the demands of your life. • Accepting help This can be as difficult as asking for help. But it’s important. Whenever family and friends offer you assistance, take them up on it. One support group meets in Parksville on the first Tuesday of each month. For more information contact Jane Hope toll-free at 1-800462-2833 or e-mail jhope@alzheimerbc.org. Another meets in Qualicum Beach, in the afternoon of the third Tuesday of each month. For details contact Elise Willson at 250-248-2719. More free resources are available at www. alzheimerbc.org. Nearly 747,000 Canadians are affected by dementia, and that number is forecast to double within the next 25 years. — NEWS Staff/Alzheimer’s Society of B.C.
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Nanoose Bay artist proves big hit in China Painter included among B.C. artists selected for Tianjin museum display J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com
Most artists exhibit their work with the hope they can sell some of the pieces displayed. This fall, however, a Nanoose Bay painter pocketed his paycheck before his work was even hung. Peter Kiidumae, owner of the Boat House Studio, was among a dozen B.C. artists selected for inclusion in an exclusive exhibit that opened in China this month. Of the eight pieces he offered for review, four were selected to be shipped abroad for the Pacific Rim Cultural Exchange Art Exhibition in Tianjin, China. “They actually purchased the paintings before they took them out of country,” said Kiidumae, 69. “I don’t think too many artists are willing to part with thousands of dollars’ worth of paintings and send them halfway around the world. I think (buying them) was the only way he was able to get our cooperation.” The show, which opened Sept. 20 in a gala with traditional Chinese music and dancing
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for 300 invited dignitaries, will continue through the end of the year. The work of B.C. artists is displayed in a 5,000-square metre ground floor hall in the city’s Art and Technology Museum. Kiidumae’s selection for a spot in the Chinese exhibit was
facilitated through Vancouver artist and art broker Mila Kostic, a good friend who previously had her own work exhibited in a similar Cultural Exchange group show in Guiyang, China. When Kostic was contacted by the owner of the Tianjin museum
for recommendations, Kiidumae came up on her short list. “Like everything, it’s about connections, right?” he said with a laugh. Kiidumae, a commercial property portfolio manager for a small, family-owned compa-
ny in Vancouver, did not begin painting until he was nearly 60. But despite being — by his own admission — a slow painter, he has made up for lost time. Originally from the Australian outback, where he developed a passion for drawing the natural world around him, Kiidumae emigrated to Canada with his family in 1960. “I took art in high school and did very well,” he said. “And I got a scholarship to the School of Architecture in Toronto. But you know what happens; you get into a job and a career and a family, and I went 25 years without doing any art.” After moving to Vancouver he lived for nearly nine years on a 45-foot sailboat, where he rediscovered his passion and talent for art through an unlikely intermediary — illness. “I caught pneumonia, and I was stuck at home for two weeks,” he said. “I thought, ‘I should pull out all my art stuff and try that.’” He started sketching the surrounding marina, including some of his neighbours’ boats. The effort went so well that he was able to sell some of the works, including at least one of which ended up on a magazine cover. See boathouSe, page 26
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Local teens share exhibit with professional artists 4H Snapshots photography club among three featured displays
Young mid-Island photographers will join a pair of colourful painters when the McMillan Arts Centre introduces its November exhibits with an opening reception and sale Saturday, Nov. 7. The public is invited to come for complimentary refreshments and the opportunity to meet the artists from 1-3 p.m. at the MAC, 133 McMillan Street, Parksville. The exhibits, which will be on display throughout the month, include the whimsical food-oriented paintings of Rod Cor-
raini, the bold landscapes of self-taught painter Kris Poitras and the midIsland perspective of the 4-H SnapShots Photography Club. The SnapShots, part of the Parksville Qualicum 4-H District, are in their fifth year and have a very active group of talented young photographers ranging in age from nine to 18. Club members go on field trips, participate in local shows (such as the Brant Festival and A Day in the Life of Parksville) and enjoy workshops and presentations by other talented local photographers. This will be their second show at the McMillan Arts Centre. Each member has been asked to present two favou-
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this photograph, titled Tall Trees & Cold Seas, is among the works of the 4h snapshots photography club of parksville Qualicum that will be on display as part of mcmillan arts centre’s november exhibits. also scheduled for exhibit in november is rod corraini’s paintings about Food and Kris poitras’s dreaming in colour exhibit.
rite photographs for this show. Rod Corraini — Paintings About Food. Corraini’s artwork is foremost
about observation. He calls himself “a kind of non-schooled culinary anthropologist.” His work provokes thought about
people and their relationship to food, including the paradox that we eat food that sometimes could be eating us. Rich in colour, and threaded with humour, Rod’s Paintings About Food are sure to evoke emotion and conversation. “There is that old cliché question ‘Do you eat to live or do you live to eat?’” he said. “I would say ‘food is my life’. I like shopping for food, growing food, preparing food, talking about food, thinking about food, teaching about food, learning about food, eating food and last but not least, making art about food.” Kris Poitras — Dreaming in Colour. “My paintings are an expression of my soul inspired
by the beauty of Mother Nature,” says Poitras, a Canadian landscape painter and self-taught artist who has always loved to express his creative side through sculpting, drawing, photography and music. Influenced by Emily Carr and the Group of Seven, he experimented in oil painting only a few times before traveling to the west coast in 2009. Finding inspiration in the landscapes he began his full-time painting journey. Born in Selkirk, Manitoba, Poitras is currently a resident of Qualicum Beach. For additional information please contact the McMillan Arts Centre at 250-248-8185. — Submitted by The MAC
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NOTICE OF ASSENT VOTING City of Parksville Loan Authorization (ERWS) Bylaw, 2015, No.1519 PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within the City of Parksville, that assent voting will be held on the following question: “Do you agree to the adoption of City of Parksville Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2015, No. 1519 which will authorize the City of Parksville to borrow $5.6 million to construct a water intake and treatment facility in accordance with Island Health requirements”
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2015, from 8 am to 8 pm for qualified electors of the City of Parksville at the following voting locations: Parksville Community and Conference Centre 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville or Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church 550 Pym Street, Parksville Curbside voting will be available at both of the voting locations on general voting day and at both of the advance voting opportunities for electors who are unable to enter the voting place because of physical disability or impaired mobility. ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be held at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville from 8 am to 8 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2015, and Wednesday, November 18, 2015. The restrictions on voting at an advance voting opportunity have been removed so it is no longer necessary to complete a declaration as to why you are voting at either of these voting opportunities.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for voting will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements: • Canadian citizen; • 18 years of age or older [November 21, 1997 or before] on general voting day; • Resident of British Columbia for at least six months before you register to vote [May 19, 2015, last day to meet 6 month registration requirement]; • Either a resident, OR registered owner of real property, in the City of Parksville for at least 30 days or more before you register to vote [October 21, 2015, last day to meet 30 day residency requirement]; and • Not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other act from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. Resident electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. Non-resident property electors must produce two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity. A copy of land title registration or tax notice which provides proof of ownership, and, if there is more than one owner, written consent from a majority of the property owners is required as only one owner may register to vote. Non-resident property electors can only vote once, regardless of the number of properties they own in the City of Parksville.
SYNOPSIS OF PROPOSED BYLAW Bylaw No. 1519 - authorizes the City of Parksville to borrow a maximum of $5,600,000 to pay the costs of construction for the water intake, treatment plant, required equipment and ancillary services including the acquisition of land and all such real property, easements, rights-of-way, licences, rights or authorities as may be requisite or desirable for or in connection with the construction of said water services. TAKE NOTICE that the above is a synopsis of the proposed bylaw and this synopsis is not intended to be and is not to be understood as an interpretation of the bylaw. The full bylaw may be inspected at the City of Parksville office, 100 Jensen Avenue East, during regular office hours, 8 am to 4 pm, Monday to Friday. For further information on the bylaw or the voting process, please contact Amanda Weeks, Chief Election Officer at 250 954-3070 or Debbie Comis, Deputy Chief Election Officer at 250 954-3068. Dated at Parksville, BC, this 23rd day of October, 2015. AMANDA WEEKS Chief Election Officer
A local group provides entertainment at the opening of an exhibit by 12 B.C. artists in Tianjin, China in October.
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He and his wife Lorraine moved to Nanoose Bay in 2003, purchasing a home that included a separate, two-storey boathouse on the shore. They had actually been looking at another home in the area, and had walked through their current home without actually walking down the hill to the boathouse. “When the other home fell through, Lorraine said she really liked this house,” said Kiidumae. “We ended up buying it from Vancouver, and I still hadn’t seen the boathouse. If I had known it was like this, I wouldn’t have worked the realtor down so hard on the price,” he added with a laugh. The upper floor of the boathouse is ringed with windows on three sides and was virtually move-in ready with drywall siding, power and heat. With the addition of some carpet, a coat of paint and new blinds, Kiidumae was in business. “The top floor turned out to be an excellent spot for a studio,” he said. “I do more and more painting now that I have the studio.” In 2004 he began producing highly detailed, realistic paintings in acrylic, his new medium of choice. Kiidumae joined the Federation of Canadian Artists in 2007 and joined the federation’s board of directors three years ago. The four paintings he sold for the Chinese exhibit include Three
Pelicans, a work that won the Award of Excellence at the FCA juried 2011 Canvas Unbound show in Vancouver. As most art gallery exhibits are based on a consignment model, Kiidumae characterized the prepayment for his China-bound works “a refreshing approach” on his artist’s blog. On the other hand, he wrote, seeing them off in this manner required a “different kind of letting go.” “I generally know who my paintings have been bought by and where they are located, but in this case I know I shall never see them again and it is highly unlikely I shall ever have any sort of contact with the buyers,” he added. Also, because of his separate, full-time job and his deliberate painting pace, the sales leave him somewhat low on inventory, which he is planning to build back up. The owner of the Tianjin gallery is planning two more Cultural Exchange exhibits for next year, and Kiidumae would welcome a chance to forward some more works. With luck, he might also earn an all-expenses-paid trip to China for the opening gala, a courtesy that was extended to Kostic and two other B.C. artists for current exhibition. Whether or not he is tapped for that honour, Kiidumae continues to count the blessings of living on Vancouver Island and doing work he loves. “I’m having a blast,” he said.
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Creek getting attention Shelly Creek, a small tributary of the Englishman River, is getting some well-deserved attention these days. A riparian restoration workshop and planting blitz held last Saturday was the latest in a number of projects Mid Vancouver Island Habitat Enhancement Society (MVIHES) has initiated on this creek in the past few years. At the workshop, Dave Clough, Fisheries Biologist, Richard Wahlgren, owner of Streamside Native Plants and Peter Law, MVIHES Board member gave interesting presentations on the what, how and
why of stream habitat restoration and the role of the riparian zone in maintaining stream health. Those who could also attend the planting blitz went out with the professionals to get some hands-on experience by planting some 200 native shrubs at two locations in the Shelly Creek Park. Said MVIHES project coordinator, Faye Smith: “Our monitoring of the pond at Martindale Road shows that it is a highly valuable nursery for coho fry and smolts, however that area is at risk of being overwhelmed with sediments.” — NEWS Staff/MVIHES
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Pianist a hit in OCC series Jane Coop, internationally-renowned pianist, wowed her Oceanside Classical Concerts audience last Wednesday at Knox United Church. Coop has thrilled audiences worldwide, from New York to London, St. Petersburg, Warsaw, Prague, Beijing, Tokyo and across Canada, and Knox United was nearly full despite the rain and the competing World Series game. Standing ovations and rousing cheers were solid proof of audience response to the brilliantly played program of Bach, Haydn, Beethoven (with
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WEMBLEY MALL IN PARKSVILLE
Crowd gathers for Canadian Tire opening Owner/operators relocated from Wawa, Ontario JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
From Wawa to Wembley, Ward Cooper’s journey to open a Canadian Tire store in Parksville has been a long one. If the 200 people lined up outside the store before the official grand opening on Thursday morning is any indication, after 15 years of talk about the iconic national brand opening a branch here, the people of Parksville Qualicum Beach seem happy to see the doors finally open. Cooper and his wife Janet are the owners/operators of the new store in Wembley Mall. It’s a 27,000 square-foot space where Save-On-Foods used to operate before opening its new store a stone’s throw away in the mall parking lot. The Coopers have relocated their family to Parksville from Wawa, Ont. where they also owned a Canadian Tire store. “I want to thank the people of Parksville for supporting us and I’m looking forward to the future,” Cooper said before cutting the ribbon to officially open the store on Thursday. “It’s an outstanding community. Everyone is so friendly. I’m just ecstatic.”
Ward Cooper began working at Canadian Tire stores in 1981. Now he owns a store that employs 50 people. He has been working for months to open this store, which includes a full auto mechanic shop. “It’ s been a lot of hard work by the whole team to renovate,” he said. Jeff Smith, Canadian Tire’s regional vice-president for dealer and store operations, came from Winnipeg for the grand opening. “We’re super excited to be in Parksville,” said Smith. “This store has been 15 years in the making.” Mayor Marc Lefebvre was on hand for the ribbon cutting. “The question I’ve been asked the most in the last year was ‘when is Canadian Tire coming’,” said Lefebvre. “I think this is terrific. It’s going to keep people shopping local, which is really important.” There has been a transformation of the Wembley Mall footprint in the past six months with the opening of Save-OnFoods, a new B.C. Liquor Store, a Red Apple bargain store and now Canadian Tire. “I think it (the opening of Canadian Tire) will have a ripple effect,” said Lefebvre. “I think it will do well for Wembley Mall.”
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Cutting the ribbon at Canadian Tire’s official grand opening in Parksville on Thursday morning were, from left, Mayor Marc Lefebvre, owner/operators Ward and Janet Cooper and Canadian Tire vice-president of dealer and store operations Jeff Smith.
The new Canadian Tire’s official address is 822 Island Highway and the phone number is 250-248-1085. The store (including auto shop) is open from
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Don’t confuse the noise with news, other tips Here are some investment tips. • Don’t jump into an investment that that you heard was the next ‘Google’, but you know nothing about. • Ask how much you are paying in fees and what you are getting in return. • Don’t consider the noise the news; headlines are designed to get your attention. • Protect at least a portion of your retirement with guarantees or insurance. • Live within your means. • Plan for a surviving spouse; avoiding the subject won’t make it go away. • Do some estate planning so decisions are not made at a time of loss. • Take advantage of the Tax Free Savings Account; keep more money in your pocket.
• Don’t consider risk a four letter won’t make it go away. • Show the kids and grandkids how word; an appropriate amount of risk can to save; another toy, electronic or otherbe beneficial to you. wise, will eventually be for• Don’t just panic when gotten. the market is declining. • Fear of doing the wrong • Know when to walk thing can lead to doing nothaway; don’t hold onto an investment past its prime By Carol Plaisier ing at all; that can cause the because you have invested a real fright in the future. lot of time or money. Don’t be afraid of your fi• Hope is not a financial nances, talk to an advisor; you plan. may find that you are on the • Retirement income right track, or, you could have could have to last over some recommendations to help you get there. 30 years; you need an in— For further information, come plan. Carol Plaisier, CFP®, Invest• Factor the effect of inflation on your retirement growth and ment Advisor with HollisWealth, a division income projections; avoiding the subject of Scotia Capital Inc. & Insurance Advisor
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Dorothy Vleda Addy December 5, 1932 – October 26, 2015 With great sadness we announce the passing of Dot on Monday, October 26, 2015. She leaves behind three surviving children; her daughter, Joan (Paul) Bliss; sons, Ken (Shannon) Addy and Bruce (Donna) Addy; as well as her sister, Gladys Gibson, plus many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her beloved “Doder Man” (Dozer) will miss her daily visits. Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Ernest; daughter, Cathy; and son, Ernie. Dorothy loved the outdoors especially camping with her family and friends. She also enjoyed travelling with her family to Las Vegas, and Mexico. At Dorothy’s request there will be no service. The family will hold a private celebration to honour her at a later date. In her memory, take a stroll on the beach with a loved one – that is how she would have wished to be remembered.
May your matches stay dry and the campfire burn bright until me meet again. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
JOHN E. LEAKEY Oct 2, 1927 – Oct 26, 2015 John Everard Leakey passed away peacefully in the early hours of Oct 26, 2015 at Stanford Place Care Campus, Parksville. He was surrounded by family prior to his passing and he knew how much he was loved and appreciated. Parksville was a much smaller place when John was born here. His family’s farm on Wright Road was one of many in the area and the village of Parksville itself only had about a dozen businesses and as many homes scattered among them. John attended the same school for 12 years (now MacMillan Art Centre) and grew up in a time when everyone knew everyone. He milked cows every morning and had to deliver the milk in glass bottles in a cotton flour sack slung over his back on his way to school. With his parents, half siblings (Leonard, Dale, Kathleen and Arthur) and sister Jill, the family enjoyed Lee’s Beach (now French Creek Marina) and spent most summers fishing, boating and picnicking. They also enjoyed dances at Errington Hall and Hirst Hall, roller skating at Gill’s Hall, Sports Days at the Community Park or parish picnics hosted by the Women’s Institute. In 1950, John married Vivian and moved to a small farm on Martindale Road about ¾ mile from the highway. There was no plumbing or electricity so John hand-dug every hole for every power pole, which he personally felled. As a tree faller for 42 years, the latter 40 being at N.W. Bay Division in Nanoose, John was no stranger to hard work. In the early days he used a handsaw, wore an engineer’s cap and a pair of running shoes. He always said the last years were his easiest. He never compromised safety. John loved to garden and shared the abundance with neighbours and friends. He never wasted a thing and if he felled a tree with a honeycomb in it, he would carefully bring it home to harvest the honey for his famous bread, which he made weekly. John supported many community interests and in retirement, he and Vivian enjoyed years of post-retirement travel together. John loved the Lord and St. Anne’s Church (Parish of St. Anne/St. Edmund) held a special place in his heart and in his life. He was an honorary Life Warden of the Parish. Predeceased by all his siblings, John’s life will continue to be celebrated by his beloved wife of 65 years, Vivian, his children, Joanna, Jane, John & Janice and their spouses, as well as his extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. The family would like to thank our Pastor, Rev. Andrew Twiddy, Dr. Desai, and all the caring staff, workers and volunteers at Stanford, who made it a home he enjoyed, especially when he was sitting in the sunny courtyard. A celebration of John’s life will take place at St. Edmund’s Church, Parksville on December 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. Donations in John’s memory may be made to St. Anne’s/St. Edmund’s Anglican Church Parksville, or please consider any charity championing environmental causes or perform a random act of kindness.
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On Friday, October 23, 2015, Rolly passed away peacefully at Beacon Hill Villa in Victoria, BC. He lived a long and full life of 88 years and will be mourned by many. Rolly was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Harold. He is survived by his two brothers: David (Mae) and Clifton (Gerry); his sister Gweneth (Jim); his life partner; Lorna; his children Darryl (Jan), Ardath (Kellie), Douglas, Howard, Susanne and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A service to honour his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at Sands Funeral Chapel, 1803 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC with a visitation preceding the service 10:00 a.m.-noon. The burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 6, 2015 at Cedar Valley Memorial Gardens, 2347 Cedar Road, Cedar, BC. To honour his memory donations may be made to The Gideons International. Condolences to the family may be shared on-line at sandsfuneral.com/victoria.
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Generals still in rebuild mode Coach is impressed with hard work, despite 10-game losing streak T yson Taylor
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After a 5-0 loss to the Victoria Cougars on Sunday afternoon, the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals losing streak has now hit 10 games. The short-handed Generals had 17 players in their lineup for both games this weekend, losing a close game 3-2 against the Saanich Braves on Saturday night before the loss to the Cougars on Sunday. “I thought we played very hard and I’m happy with that,” head coach Brad Knight said. “To have a short bench like that, I thought our guys handled themselves very well.” “We’re still trying to fit some pieces into place with our roster here so that’s why we were down a few players this weekend,” Knight said. “I’m upset that we lost, but this team is going through a total rebuild and the players we’ve got on this team are working hard, regardless whether we win or lose and that’s what we want from them.” It was three losses in three games this week for the Generals, who also took on the Nanaimo Buccaneers on Thursday evening, dropping a 6-1 decision. According to team captain Chandler Bruyckere, the team is going through its share of growing pains, but is trending in the right direction. It’s only a matter of time before it all turns around. “Everyone is working hard as a unit,” Bruyckere said. “That’s the most important thing here right now, is that we continue to work together as a team. We’ve been seeing teammates being
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Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals goaltender Matt Henwood makes a blocker save during action on Saturday night against the Saanich Braves. The Gens would lose 3-2 to Saanich on Saturday and 5-0 to the Victoria Cougars on Sunday afternoon.
moved out, either being cut or traded, because they weren’t willing to put in the hard work in practice and in games.” “We’ve got to just keep our attitudes right and keep working hard for each other and eventually things are going to turn around for us,” Bruyckere said. Sunday afternoon was a tale of two different teams, as the Generals put four players aged 19 or 20 on the ice compared to the Victoria Cougars, who iced a lineup with 16 players aged 19 or 20. “It seems to be a trend in
this league,” Knight said. “Other teams are loading up on senior players and we’re trying to build our roster with youth. With the rule change in the off-season to allow more 20 year-olds on a roster, teams like the Cougars and Storm took advantage of that and that’s fine.” “We’re in a rebuild here. We’re trying to turn things around from the ground up and I like the direction we’re heading in, we’re doing it the right way,” he said. The Generals are back in action this week with the lone game coming this Saturday
night against the Campbell River Storm, who will be looking to bounce back after an ugly 13-0 loss at the hands of the Cougars last Friday night. The Generals will look to put an end to their 10-game losing streak and will need to put the puck in the net to have a chance. “We need to score, plain and simple,” Bruyckere said. “We’ve been close, hit some posts and had some unlucky bounces.” “Eventually the bounces start going your way, we just need to keep working to put ourselves in those spots for those chances.”
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ORCA members running like the wind Local running club members busy in competitions in Nanaimo and Cowichan recently T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com
There was plenty of action for the Oceanside Running Club Association (ORCA) to cap off the month of October; with two races showcasing some great finishes. At the 2015 B.C. Cross Country Championships held at Beban Park in Nanaimo, Melissa Ross raced to finish with a 20:40:18 time in the 6k cross-country.
Ross — competing against world class and national team runners — delivered an impressive performance and earned herself a 19th place finish out of 57 runners. The Cowichan Autumn Classic 10k was held on Sunday, October 25 with five ORACA members spotted at the start line. Elizabeth Manson was the fastest ORCA with a time of 45:10, for a first place finish in her age group.
Rhys Harrison also placed first in his age group with a time of 47:12; Fred Manson was third with a time of 51:50. Janet Manson placed ninth in her group with a time of 56:00, while Lindsey Allen was 15th with a time of 1:07:39. Sarah Larsen was the lone ORCA running the half marathon at the Cowichan Autumn Classic, placing sixth in her age group with a time of 1:48:08.
The Kwalikum Secondary School Kondors senior girls volleyball team wrapped up a successful weekend at the Duncan Christian/Cowichan Secondary invitational. KSS would reach the final of the tournament, taking on Credo Christian School (Langley). But they would fall short in a great finalé, 25-22 and 25-21. Allie Proctor was named one of the two tournament MVPs, while Zoe Jacobsen was named tournament all-star. With 16 teams in the tournament, the Kondors earned three tough wins in pool play to advance to the championship round. In their first game, the Kondors went back and forth with Highland Secondary (Comox). KSS would win two sets to one (25–12, 25–27, 15–12). The Kondors second match came against the Ladysmith 49ers. After dropping the first set 23-25, the Kondors won a close second set 25-23 and would go on to win the third and final set 15-10. Playing against Queen Margaret’s School (Duncan) in their third match, the Kondors won in straight sets 25-7 and 25-5, earning first place in their pool. In the quarterfinal match, the Kondors went up against Aspengrove (Nanaimo), earning another hard fought win after losing the first set 2628, coming back to win the second and third sets 25-20 and 15-10. The semi-final matchup saw the Kondors against Gulf Island, winning in straight sets 25-15 and 25-15.
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The Ballenas Whalers senior football team needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive last Friday and that’s exactly what they got, coming away with a 30-6 win over NDSS. With starting quarterback Garrin McDonnell back from an ankle injury, the Whalers took it to the NDSS Islanders (Nanaimo) through the air, with the strength of McDonnell’s arm, as the Whalers receivers made themselves available all game long for their quarterback. Brendan Haarstad had four touchdowns on the ground and caught one touchdown as well. “Getting Garrin back was big for us,” senior linebacker and tight end Brody Seselja said. “He gives our offense the chance to be a threat through the air, which can in turn open up some space for us on the ground if the other team’s expecting the pass. We’re a more rounded team with him at quarterback, so it’s good to have him back out there with us.” On defense, the Whalers stood tall against the Islanders, shutting down their running attack and getting a great effort on special teams as well with a blocked punt that turned into a safety for the Whalers. Seselja, Noah Wheatley and Jonah “Haymaker” Hay all led the way on defense for the Whalers. “It was a huge win for us,” Seselja said. “I feel like we all felt the pressure coming into that game and used it in a positive way to get the win.” “We’ve been struggling with injuries as of late, but we all stepped up and came together as a team to get that much
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7-11pm. Live Local Bands. Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Is. Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
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1pm everyday, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. Parksville. Drop-in tennis November-March, weather permitting. Info: 250-248-7280.
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7-9pm (except holidays). PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. Gain confidence speaking in groups. Supportive, welcoming atmosphere! All welcome! Kristin, 248-1926, Matt 250-7520794. arbutus.toastmastersclubs.org
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9-11:15am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall. Excellent speakers. 250-594-3318.
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7am, Tuesdays, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd. W.
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7:30-9:30pm weekly practice, Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd, PV. $50/year, Gordon, gordelliott@shaw.ca, 250-586-9388.
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12pm, (except holidays), Quality Resort Bayside.
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6:30pm, Arbutus Grove Church, 170 W Hirst, Parksville. All pipers & drummers welcome. Will teach new members. Mel, 250-752-7810.
5:30-6:30pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Simple & effective techniques of Sahaja Yoga Meditation. Master stress, achieve balance in life. All ages & walks of life. 250954-5040, www.freemeditation.ca.
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6:45-10pm, QB Legion, 180 Veterans Way (back door). Knowledge of Bridge. 250-752-0196
OS SENIORS MIXED BADMINTON
QUALICUM BAY BADMINTON
1:30-3pm, Tues & Thurs. Arrowsmith Activity Ctre. 1014 Ford Rd. Coombs, all welcome!
7-9pm, Lighthouse Comm. Ctre, 240 Lions Way, QBay. For all levels. Beginners welcome. Teens+, $4 drop-in. Bob, 250-757-8307, steelhunt@shaw.ca, www.communityhall.ca
JOIN AIR CADETS
6:30-9pm, Hangar A3/Qualicum Beach Airport. Registration ongoing, to May. 12-18yrs. http://www.893aircadets.ca/
STUFF NOT TO MISS
BALLENAS GRADUATION FUNDRAISER - ORDER YOUR GORGEOUS POINSETTIA
www.ballenasgrads.growingsmilesfundraising.com or jody@shworan.com or Ballenas Secondary School by Nov. 23. Cheque or cash only. Pick-up at Ballenas school Friday, Dec 4th., 3-5 pm.
NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RESCUE ASSOC. MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHT
A WildLight family experience! Fri., & Sat., 5-8:30pm, Nov. 6 to Dec. 19. By Donation, Gift Shop & Adoption Certificates. 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. wildlife@niwra.org, 250-248-8534, www.niwra.org
Stuff2do!
9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. Neil Robins, 250-390-3669, thebackyard@shaw. ca, thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/
EveryWednesday
PARKSVILLE ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA
2-4pm, 1st & 3rd/wed/mo. Drop-in. Smitty’s Restaurant, PV. Coffee, Free Conversation! odett.is@gmail.com, http://www.memorynurse.ca/
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
7pm, 1st/Tues/mo. The Gardens, 650 Berwick N., QBeach. Newly diagnosed or affected, family & friends welcome. 250-752-7489 or brook@shaw.ca
PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP
MEMORY CAFE
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
KOFFIECLUB
11am, 3rd/Wed/mo. Upstairs at Quality Foods, Boardroom. Dutch speaking group get together.
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
PARKSVILLE LIONESS CLUB
EveryThursday
6pm, 2nd & 4th/Tues/mo, The Lions Den, 241 Moilliet St. PV. parksvillelioness@gmail.com
QUALICUM BEACH ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA SUPPORT
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. (self pay lunch), 1:303pm meeting, The White Spot (private room/ back), 2299 Cliffe Ave., Courtenay. Sandy, bcsandymac@gmail.com, 250-703-4688 if you plan to attend/info.
EveryWednesday QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY
Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Exper./7:30pm QB Comm Hall. No partner needed.
FREE DOCUMENTARY SERIES The Truth About Cancer, Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga Ctre. 203-891 Is. Hwy W. PV. #1, Nov 5. #2, Nov 10 & 12. #3, Nov 17 & 19. #4, Nov 24 & 26. 250.954.2273, barerootsnaturalhealth.com, bare.roots.nhc@ gmail.com
FREE YOUTH DROP-IN PROGRAMS GAMES & SPORTS 9YRS+
6:30-8:30pm, to Dec 3rd. Activity building, Coombs Fairgrnds, 1014 Ford Rd. Donations appreciated. www.arrowsmithcalendar.com/
FREE YOUTH DROP-IN PROGRAMS FLOOR HOCKEY 16YRS+
“GET RHYTHM”
8:15-9:45pm, to Dec 3rd. Activity building, Coombs Fairgrnds, 1014 Ford Rd. Donations appreciated. www.arrowsmithcalendar.com/
QUALICUM BEACH SENIORS CENTRE
6:30pm/New members register, 7pm/Socialize & activity sign up. 7:30pm/meeting. www/ parksvillenewcomers.net
7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556
7-10pm, Parksville Legion. Dance to Country, Old Rock & Roll. Members & potential members welcome. Sharon, franzen.sharon@gmail.com Tai Chi@10am. Tai Chi/Qi Gong@1pm.
OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB 7-9pm., Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre, oceansidephotographers.ca
ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM 7am, Wednesdays, The Beach Club Resort
MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB
9:30/1 hr walk, marmac2@telus.net. ann/$10.
RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS
12-3pm, QB Comm. Hall. cloggers.weebly. com, 250 468 7478.
NANOOSE SENIORS
11:30am, 2nd/Wed/mo., lunch, Nanoose Pl.
PARKSVILLE QBEACH SHRINE CLUB
7:30pm, 1st/Wed/mo. Concord Masonic Hall, 136 Memorial Ave., PV. All Shriners welcome. Wear your Fez. Fred Collins 250-752-1401.
OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES 9-11am/meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo. 250954-3411, oess@shaw.ca
THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB
OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP 7pm, 1st Thurs/mo.,The Gardens, 650 Berwick N. Qualicum Beach. Ladies living with breast cancer are welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca
FREE DEMENTIA EDUCATION FILMS
2-4 pm, 4th/Thur/mo. The Gardens, QBeach. 650-Berwick Rd. N. Register 250-752-2818 x 0
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
OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC
7-9pm, last Thurs/mo., Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/ Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.
RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS
5-7pm, Nanoose Place. cloggers.weebly.com, 250 468 7478.
Celebrating the Spirit of Community OUR STORE FEATURES
• Gluten-free Section • Save-On Kitchen • New Cake Centre BRUCE BROWN Manager
Wembley Mall, Parksville, BC saveonfoods.com | 250-248-3260
• Service Meat Dept. • Expanded Deli • Larger Pharmacy