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Teachers and support staff throughout School District 69 have spent valuable time through the first three months of school dealing with shortcomings of B.C.’s new online student information system, school officials said. And now the SD69 Board of Trustees wants some payback. During their regular meeting last week at the board office in Parksville, trustees unanimously approved a motion that would urge the Ministry of Education to seek a “resolution with compensation” from the software’s developer and use that compensation to “address unanticipated costs” to school districts. “These people got $95 million of our taxpayers’ money, and the fact is they handed us a diesel Volkswagen computer program that isn’t doing what it’s supposed to do,” trustee Barry Kurland said during last month’s meeting, when he sought direction to draft the motion. “It raises the question, ‘What are they going to do about it?’” At issue is the new MyEducationBC student information software program, contracted by the Ministry of Education from Fujitsu Consulting (Canada). The program, which replaces the BCeSIS software, is being introduced to school districts across the province in a staggered rollout. Immediately upon its implementation in Parksville Qualicum this September, however, MyEducationBC proved all but unusable as teachers, support staff and building administrators reported inability to access the system, dropped or missing information and other snags. See HUGE IMPACT ON MORALE, page A8

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After gathering Sunday at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, about 100 people marched along the streets of the city to the waterfront in a call for action on climate change issues.

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About 100 people gathered and marched in Parksville on Sunday for climate justice, part of a global effort ahead of the Paris talks this week that will involve 150 world leaders. Before hitting the streets with signs on their way to the waterfront, the crowd listened to a variety of speakers at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre urge action at home and abroad. “It seems like people are waking

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urged people to do what they can in their homes and lives. “At a personal level, there’s a lot we can do,” he said. Sales pointed to transportation as “the No. 1 challenge we have,” citing statistics that show 60-70 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions come from fossil-fuel-burning vehicles. He said politicians have “competing priorities” and need to hear from the public that combating climate change is a priority. See MP CALLS, page A4

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John Snyder, a person familiar to readers who have followed the Raven Coal Mine story, has been awarded the 2015 Eugene Rogers Environmental Award by the Wilderness Committee, according to a news release from the Island branch of the group. The committe said under Snyder’s leadership, CoalWatch has worked with local citizens, business owners, municipal government leaders and environmental groups like the Wilderness Committee to successfully fight off the proposed Raven Underground Coal Mine. “Working with people like John has been the best part about the fight to stop this short-sighted mine,” said Torrance Coste, Vancouver Island Campaigner with the Wilderness Committee. “I’ve learned a great deal from John’s steady leadership and constant humour, and will always look up to him as a mentor.” Earlier this year the proponent withdrew its application for the Raven project, but the application hasn’t yet been terminated by the BC Environmental Assessment Office. “I’d like to thank the Wilderness Committee for its steadfast support on the Raven Coal Mine issue over the past six years,” Snyder said. “The actions of thousands of concerned citizens have prevented this mine from becoming a reality, and on behalf of all of those who have raised their voices, I’m greatly honoured to receive this award.” Snyder was presented with the award — along with a $1,000 prize — this past weekend at the Wilderness Committee’s AGM. — NEWS Staff/Wilderness Committee news release

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A FIRST FOR PARKSVILLE: More than 100 people gathered on Morison Avenue in downtown Parksville on Thursday evening for the unofficial kick-off to the holiday season, a light-up of a big sequoia tree, an event organized by the Parksville Downtown Business Association. The Craig Bay Choristers entertained the crowd with carols before Mayor Marc Lefebvre flipped the switch to light the tree. Above are PDBA chair Sandy Herle and Lefebvre in front of the tree.

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Sales also said the most common reason cited for the lack of action on climate change is it’s too expensive and the economy is too fragile. “We can’t afford not to take action on climate change,” he said. Courtenay-Alberni MP Gord Johns also provided some remarks for the gathering before hopping on a plane to Ottawa. “The new Liberal government has made important commitments to Canadians and the world, but words must be backed by real action,” said Johns. “The climate conference in Paris will only be considered a success if countries agree on binding emission reduction targets, concrete plans and credible accountability mechanisms for reaching these targets and assisting the developing world with transition and climate mitigation.” Electric-car-maker Randy Holmquist also spoke about the need to make changes at home. His company, Canadian Electric Vehicles, has been making electric cars for 25 years. “We’re just this little company in Errington, but we can make a difference,” he said. Rev. Andrew Twiddy of the Anglican parish of St. Anne and St. Edmund in Parksville spoke about his experiences recently in Rome and the

leadership being shown on climate justice by Pope Francis. “If we carry on with business as usual we will not have a sustainable planet to do business as usual,” said Twiddy. Qualicum First Nations Chief Michael Recalma opened up the meeting with a welcome and this: “We have a chance to help Mother Nature.” The Parksville rally was one of more than 2,300 events scheduled on Sunday, the eve of the Paris summit. People marched all over Canada to send a message to the new government that climate action is a priority. There were at least six other marches scheduled on the Island and more than 2,400 people are registered in Vancouver. It was unclear who organized the Parksville event, which was emceed by Anne O’Sullivan, who asked for donations because she said she paid for the hall. The NEWS also received e-mails about the event from local members of Avaaz, which means ‘voice’ in several European, Middle Eastern and Asian languages. According to its website, Avaaz launched in 2007 “with a simple democratic mission: organize citizens of all nations to close the gap between the world we have and the world most people everywhere want.”

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The first ever State of the Island Economic Report paints a pretty healthy picture of areas like tourism, but points to some areas that need attention. “The importance of transportation in terms of cost, time efficiency and reliability is noted as particularly important to the economic vitality and viability of Vancouver Island purely because we are accessible only by water and air and not by road,” said Ron Cantelon, Chair of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) in the forward. The report also points to the growing importance of First Nations’ business and economic development, “as several First Nations approach completion of treaty settlements,” he said. VIEA President and CEO George Hanson said that due to the low Canadian dollar, “In the immediate term we can expect tourism to continue to be strong on the Island, through 2016.” He said this provides “an opportunity for communities, tourism organizations and tour-

ism businesses to take advantage of that immediate opportunity by upping their game and marketing it to Canadian, and U.S. markets in particular.” The concise pamphlet style 52-page report (available at www.viea.ca) provides a detailed economic snap shot of the Island in 2015, with historical context and brings up problem areas, but doesn’t offer solutions. It highlights the key challenges as being the aging population creating a shortage of qualified labour, the high cost of transportation and the small scale of the Island economy limiting growth of individual businesses. It does break the economics down in a fair bit of detail, with charts and graphs of things like employment per industry (health care and social assistance is highest at 54,000), the impact of the fishery (about 60 per cent of the province’s $410 million) and the continued dominance of forestry, though declining. It also highlights the growing importance of international students, with 8,133 on the Island in 2013, of which 1,824 were in the Regional District of Nanaimo. Qualicum Beach Coun. Bill Luchtmeijer attended the VIEA Economic Summit in Nanaimo last month and reported back

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HIGH-PROFILE ATTACKS ON LIVESTOCK BY DOGS FORCES BYLAW CHANGES FOR COOMBS/ERRINGTON

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Who let the dogs out? You might be faced with penalties up to $500. After a number of high profile dog attacks in Coombs/Errington, many of which were reported by The NEWS this year, the Regional District of Nanaimo board amended their animal control bylaw to include two additional fine provisions. The regional district introduced a $50 fine for dogs found “at large,” defined by the RDN as “being elsewhere than on lands or premises of the owner and not being under the immediate charge and control of a responsible person.” Additionally, the RDN introduced a $500 fine for dogs found “harassing or molesting a person, livestock or other domestic animal.” Coombs Farmers Institute president Janet Thony said it’s a big win for local farmers. “We (farmers) will experience somewhat increased control and protection of

our livestock,” said Thony, who formed only apply to Coombs/Errington. an ad-hoc committee to deal with dogs Armet confirmed this particular bylaw attacking livestock more than two years currently provides for the impoundment ago and has been spearheading the of “dangerous dogs found at large” only. movement ever since. A further amendment to include “dogs “Dog owners need to be fully aware at large” and an impound fee will be that the responsibility is theirs to keep brought forward in the new year for the their dog at home. It’s no different than board’s consideration. me, as a farmer with a cow in my field. By “The more we can protect farmers the law, I have to keep that better,” said RDN diDog owners need to be rector Julian Fell, who cow in the field behind fully aware that the represents Coombs/ a fence and if she went responsibility is theirs to Errington and has long to the neighbours and keep their dog at home been advocating for trampled their garden or JANET THONY more stringent animal kicked their child I’d be control bylaws in the in trouble,” she said. “A area. “A dog is derived dog can create a lot more mayhem on the loose… It’s their nature from predatory ancestors and farm anito chase and hunt and kill for their sus- mals are generally prey so when a farm tenance.” animal sees a dog it reacts with fear… She said the onus is on dog owners This can be damaging. You can have to be responsible for their dogs, not on cows walking into fences, breaking legs farmers to build better fences. and then you lose the value of that aniRDN manager of building, bylaw mal, which can be large.” and emergency planning services Tom In January, an Errington resident’s alArmet said the changes come in direct paca was killed, the owner suspects by a response to “several incidents” reported dog, or pack of dogs. Last year, a llama in the Coombs/Errington (Area F) region was killed in Hilliers. In 2013, five sheep where dogs have historically attacked were attacked and killed by a pack of malivestock. Armet said the bylaw changes rauding pit bulls in Hilliers.

Highlights from Tuesday night’s regular Regional District of Nanaimo meeting: • The board approved the proposed 2016 budget and directed staff to proceed with finalizing the 2016 to 2020 financial plan pending direction from the strategic planning process. • The board directed staff to issue a request for proposals for executive search firms to provide assistance with the recruitment and selection of a new CAO for the RDN following CAO Paul Thorkelsson’s recent resignation effective Dec. 9. • The board approved funding of $122,300 to support the Oceanside Victim Services Restorative Justice and Community Policing Programs and $5,000 for Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers. • In District 69, the board awarded a total of $9,000 in Youth Recreation Grants and a total of $17,174 in Community Recreation Grants. • The board awarded a total of $4,822.58 in grants in District 68 and a total of $12,795.64 in District 69. For details on recipients and amounts, visit www. rdn.bc.ca

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ndrew Twiddy is an Anglican minister in Parksville. Not too many years ago, it would be rare and/or shocking to hear a representative of the Anglican church wax poetic about the Pope. Twiddy was almost gushing on Sunday in his praise and admiration for the leader of the world’s billion-plus Roman Catholics, Pope Francis. Twiddy was speaking at a gathering for climate justice at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre. Twiddy represents a Christian religion that could be called the official opposition to Roman Catholicism for centuries. And a sworn enemy in certain times and places (think Ireland). But here he was on Sunday, spending almost all of his speech on the words and leadership of the Catholic Pope Francis. This tells us at least two things. First, Francis is not your father’s pope. There is a different kind of leader in the Vatican these days. Second, and most germane to Sunday’s proceedings and the talks in Paris this week, Twiddy was illustrating, through the words and actions of Pope Francis, that old boundaries, religions, hatreds and animosities need to be cast aside if we are to slow the destruction of the one thing for which we all have a common interest: the health of this planet. The Parksville event was one of about 2,300 worldwide on Sunday. It was an effort to send a message to the 150 world leaders attending the COP21 climate talks in Paris this week. Our new Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Paris, as well as our Premier Christy Clark (and many other premiers, staff, etc.). Why we need so many representatives is another argument for another time, but Trudeau and a few advisors/cabinet ministers/scientists/security would have sufficed. If nothing else, think of the reduction in jet fuel burning. While Trudeau continues to enjoy his political honeymoon here, it’s important to note he is not opposed to the continuation of fossil fuel extraction in Canada. He is also not opposed to the expansion of the Trans Mountain project, which would create a twinned pipeline from Alberta to Burnaby that would increase the capacity of the system to 890,000 barrels of oil a day from the current 300,000. Trudeau has said it’s important to get Canada’s goods to market. That means pipeline expansion and a major increase in the number of tankers on B.C.’s coast. We agree with the goods-to-market stance of our new prime minister. We do not agree, however, that Trudeau can assume a role as some kind of environmental champion on the world stage. — Editorial by John Harding

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Re: your story about Trip Advisor making Parksville a top destination for 2016. We would do better if something was done about the two major eyesores on the beachfront. We all know what and where they are. Ugly is ugly and both properties are dangerous; great hangouts for transients and rats. Let’s clean up those dumps, whomever owns them. I bet a lot of tourists take those ugly pictures home and possible future residents choose Qualicum Beach. Del Rokosh Parksville

‘sPoiled child’ hoPe I felt I must correct some of the comments made by Christine Kemp in her letter to the editor (The NEWS, Nov. 26). In her first paragraph, she says Stephen Harper inherited the senator scandal — he appointed Mike Duffy to the Senate, he did not “inherit” him. In the second paragraph she says her visitors “think Islanders are ignorant” — a large proportion of our Islanders obviously thought it was time to stop Harper and wisely voted to do just that. There are many skilled, talented and professional people on our Island who were not lead by the nose by very expensive rhetoric from the government and were tired of one-man rule. Paragraph three mentions a spoiled child and unscreened foreign settlers? The spoiled child has been around politics since he was a child and has seen it from many sides from many influential people. The refugees go through a three-stage process which is difficult at the best of times, but it is going to be very difficult because of recent events. We know that because it has been described in the news at least three times that I have seen. Hopefully, the spoiled child will re-hire the scientists Harper fired because their research showed holes in some of his policies. For example, Dr. Kristi Miller, from one of the three accredited labs in the world for testing fish diseases, located in Nanaimo, found ISA virus in the Norwegian fish farms off the B.C. coast. A notice came out from the PMO directing her to not make the research public; it only became public because of the $6 million Cohen Commission, where she was told to present her findings. She was

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not fired, but lost all her funding. Not one of the 75 recommendations to Harper, from the commission, was ever acted upon. If you want to find out how much research information has been destroyed by Ottawa, read Maclean’s Magazine, Sept. 28, 2015. Although I have never voted Liberal, I hope things improve under “the spoiled child.” eD FeRgusson Parksville

share the wealth Re: Tony Markle’s recent letter to the editor about refugees. I am sorry to hear a community member focusing on all that will be taken from us rather than embracing the love and compassion that makes the world a place for all to live in, in peace. I am challenged to understand how Markle believes that the homeless and refugee housing equate. The complexity of homeless people embraces the issue of drugs and mental heath, the big business of temporary sheltering that diminishes the funds for permanent shelters and the needs of the homeless to live in very specific places. We have a government that has destroyed a large hospital in Abbotsford rather than using it for housing. Here in this community, we have an empty elementary school, which we pay to maintain. In my estimation there is very little will by some levels of government and the public to address the homeless. I recently read of $15 million being used to subsidize a future art gallery that would house photography. The article suggested that this new gallery will enhance the beauty of the lower Lonsdale area. The gallery was the wonder of a large development company that has built housing throughout the Lower Mainland. What about the need for affordable housing? Probably not enhancing for the many upscale communities that have sprung up every where. The housing choices that will be offered for the refugees will come from citizens and charity organizations that have found housing for these new residents, but there is no doubt that this housing would never serve the homeless for many reasons. This government doesn’t care about health care costs, other than to remind us how much money we are taking from other services, as though we are in charge of this

system. In fact, we have a government that has chosen a model of health authorities that have no accountability to the public, but prevent the opportunity for dialogue with the government. We have only to look at the Oceanside Health Centre, a centre that has served the authority to a greater extent than the public. The health providers and the users needs were disregarded and so for a $17 million cost we have failed the citizens but met the needs of government. Markle said “charity is great if you can afford it.” This community has great wealth. The ultimate sacrifice that we the Canadian public will be making is to share our values and embrace the changes that new cultures bring. Pauline liste Errington

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well taken care of On Sept. 2, I was in a car accident on Despard Avenue outside of the Oceanside Health Centre. I would like to make a long overdue thank-you to the first attending people and witnesses who called 911 and checked on the drivers and passengers. From my standpoint of confusion, everybody worked together like a well-oiled machine. Everybody was so kind, professional and comforting. Thank-you to the ambulance paramedics, Barry and Sir Ed. You were comforting, confident and dealt with my shock well and with a good sense of humour. Humour is what keeps me from panicking. To the attending policeman, thank-you for all your attention and making my husband feel better. (My husband decided to walk home after work and just happened upon our accident). To the tow truck driver, thank-you for letting me know the next processes concerning my car. You were so friendly and informative. And to the urgent care doctors and nurses, thank-you for your patience and kindness. To the gentleman in the other car, thank-you for your due diligence calling in. I hope you are well. To sum it up, this experience was scary, but these people made it a lot easier to deal with. I was able to focus on my daughter and myself instead of the process. We were so very well taken care of. alanDa linDsay Parksville

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held by the Council of the City of Parksville on Monday, December 7, 2015, at 6 pm in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC to consider public representations on the following bylaws: 1) "PLAN PARKSVILLE AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2015, NO. 1492.2" proposes to amend "Plan Parksville: A Vision for Our Future, Official Community Plan Bylaw, 2013, No. 1492".

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"ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2015, NO. 2000.101" proposes to rezone those lands currently zoned under the "City of Parksville Resort Area Zoning and Development Bylaw, 2014, No. 1509" to zones under "City of Parksville Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000" as follows: • from 'Residential 1 RS1' subdivision • from 'Rural 1 RU1' subdivision disdistrict 'N' (RS1N) to 'Single Family trict 'D' (RU1D) to 'Agriculture A-1' Residential RS-1' (RS-1) as shown on (A-1) as shown on the map as folthe map as follows: lows:

In general terms, the purpose of the proposed amendment is to amend the General Land Use Policies by revising the provisions that allow for the consolidation of the City’s zoning bylaws so that equivalent similar zoning designations may be used. The bylaw affects all lands and water contained within the City of Parksville shown on the map as follows: • from 'Commercial 5 CM5' subdivision district 'D' (CM5D) to 'Tourist Commercial CS-2' (CS-2) as shown on the map as follows:

2) "ZONING AND DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BYLAW, 2015, NO. 2000.101" proposes to amend "City of Parksville Zoning and Development Bylaw, 1994, No. 2000". In general terms, the purpose of the proposed amendment is to consolidate the Resort Area Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw No. 1509) with the City’s main Zoning and Development Bylaw (Bylaw No. 2000) into one Zoning and Development Bylaw. Consolidation is proposed to be facilitated by replacing the Resort Area zoning designations applicable on the land with the equivalent similar zones from the City’s main zoning bylaw; or, where no equivalent zones exists through the preparation and inclusion of similar equivalent zones. The bylaw affects all lands and water contained within the City of Parksville shown on the map as follows:

• from 'Commercial 2 CM2' subdivision district 'J' (CM2J) to the prepared 'Commercial Tuan CTX-1' zone; from 'Recreation 1' subdivision district 'Z' (RC1Z) to the prepared 'Recreation RCX-1' (RCX-1) zone;from 'Water WA1' subdivsion district 'Z' (WA1Z) to the prepared 'Water WX-1' (WX-1) as shown on the map as follows:

• from 'Industrial 1 IN1' subdivision district 'H', 'J' & 'N' (IN1H) (IN1J) (IN1N) and 'Industrial 2 IN2' subdivision district 'J' (IN2J) to 'Industrial I-1' (I-1) as shown on the map as follows:

INSPECTION OF PROPOSED BYLAWS AND RELATED MATERIALS A copy of the proposed bylaws and documents may be inspected at the planning department, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC during regular office hours (8 am to 4 pm) weekdays, excluding statutory holidays, from Tuesday, November 17, 2015 to and including Monday, December 7, 2015. CONDUCT OF HEARING At the Hearing, the public will be allowed to make representations to City Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaws and all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaws. DEBBIE COMIS, Corporate Officer This notice is published in accordance with Section 892 of the Local Government Act and Section 94 of the Community Charter.

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Sometimes a cigar is more than just a cigar Saltspring columnist Arthur Black’s epiphanic trifecta that finally led to his quitting the “unholy smoke”

’d be ashamed to admit it to a Syrian refThe price of cigarettes went to $8 a pack. ugee family, but the hardest single thing My doctor put me on a medication called I’ve ever done was quit smoking. Wellbutrin which inexplicably cancelled out I was hardcore. Brigham pipe, Old the ‘hit’ I got from my nicotine fix. Port cigarillos, Rothman’s, Roll yer owns I watched one morning as Peter Gzowski, or Wacky Weed. If it was combustible and I CBC radio icon and lifetime heavy smoker, could fit in my mouth, I did. shuffled across the lobby of CBC For years. When I was young headquarters in Toronto pulling a and stupid(er) I smoked on the off canister of oxygen behind him. chance that someone might misFor me it was an epiphanic tritake me for James Dean or Marlon By Arthur Black fecta. Brando. My innate Scottish cheapness When I began using my high rebelled at the thought of shellschool lunch money to feed my ing out eight bucks for 20 cancer habit I realized that glamour had sticks; the medication I was taking nothing to do with it. I smoked made cigarettes taste unsatisfying because I was hooked. A nicotine and finally, the sight of one of Canjunkie. ada’s greatest broadcasters tethMoney was no object. When ered to an oxygen tank by plastic I started smoking as a kid, tubes running up his nostrils Freud would have over a pack of cigarettes cost 28 made me give my head a serithirty operations for the cents — 32 cents if you wantous shake. oral cancers caused by his ed filter-tips. By the time I quit Fifteen years ago I tossed a the price was cresting around habit. He would even have just-opened pack of Marlboa major part of his jaw $8 a pack. ros. I haven’t smoked since. removed. Sigmund Freud made I followed the typical path Arthur BlAck much of the symbolic nature of the hopelessly habituated of smoking, investing it with — I ‘cut down.’ I switched to psychological interpretations menthols. I tried going cold about oral fixation and phallic turkey. Then I got serious. I signed up for aversion symbolism. He would know. He smoked about twenty therapy treatments. That’s where a lab technician attaches an electrode to your thumb cigars a day. while you watch a film of people smoking. EvRegarding his own habit, Freud was as deery time a cigarette appears on the screen you luded as any other nicotiniac. “Sometimes,” he noted airily, “a cigar is just a cigar.” get a mild(ish) electric shock. Yeah, right. Freud would have more than 30 Aversion therapy didn’t make me hate cigarettes, it made me hate electrodes attached to operations for the oral cancers caused by his habit. my thumb. He would even have a major part of his jaw I tried avoiding bars and pool halls. I tried Nicorettes. I tried hypnotherapy. I always removed. In the end he committed suicide crawled back to my dirty little habit. And each rather than endure the pain. Sometimes a cigar is more than just a cigar. regression carved another nick out of my self — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. esteem. His column appears weekly in The NEWS. In the end a combination of three things E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca made me quit.

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Drones from Dashwood helping fight fires ‘Already in its first flight, the UAV has proven to be an invaluable piece of equipment’ AUREN RUVINSKY writer@pqbnews.com

While there have been incidents of drone aircraft harassing people or wildlife and even hampering forest firefighters, they can be a powerful tool. Aretas Aerial recently moved to a little rural Dashwood shop from northern B.C. and started producing UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) with advanced sensors and cameras for all kinds of applications. Aretas’ business development officer Greg Duerksen, a firefighter, is most excited about the valuable help the drones can offer fire departments, like that in Mackenzie, in northern B.C., which bought the first one. During its first flight in Mackenzie, the UAV flew over a hog fuel (wood chip) pile of concern, sending live, high-definition (HD) video and thermal imagery to the base station where fire department and B.C. Wildfire Service representatives could see stress cracks, vents and hot spots they couldn’t have seen any other way. “Already in its first flight, the UAV has proven to be an invaluable piece of equipment,” said Deputy Chief Keinan Carty in a news release. Chief Jamie Guise agreed. “We embrace the use of UAV’s as a tool in our fire rescue service. We have hand-held FLIR (forward looking infrared) cameras, dash cams and automated pumping systems in our engines. UAV’s equipped with HD and FLIR cameras allow us to perform our duties safely and efficiently.” Parent company Aretas Sensor Networks started five and a half years ago developing high-tech sensors for things like carbon dioxide or radiation, and the software to control it remotely, turning on fans, for example, said Duerksen. The company expanded into drones, “because we really like them, we simply think they’re cool,” he said, adding it was a natural step to find another platform for the advance sensors they were already making.

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With about five employees working in Dashwood, and many more in various far-flung locations like Toronto, California and Mexico, they custom build every drone, with the fire service models carrying cameras, GPS and mission planning software that allows them to do things like leave it hovering in a stationary position above a fire. Dan Pothier, who owns the company with his wife Jessica, said their entire drone package costs about the same $10,000 fire departments have been spending on handheld infrared cameras in recent years. While the initial model was a quad-rotor design a few times the size of the larg-

est retail models, they can do any configuration and are currently working on an eight motor version that could have a total payload of 50 pounds, though you wouldn’t fly it at its maximum payload, Duerksen said. Flight times vary considerably depending on payload, weather and the type of flying, but range up to about half an hour, with quick battery changes available. Potheir suggested possible uses like flying along pipelines “smelling” for leaks, finding people in remote areas and dropping an emergency package while they are being rescued, or monitoring unstable nuclear power plants.

“This is a new industry, so we’re working closely with the industry and Transport Canada to develop it safely and legally,” Potheir said. “We’re basically selling flying robots,” Duerksen said, admitting the complexities, adding they have their own training programs for customers and work with them on safe use. While enforcement is sometimes an issue, Duerksen said Transport Canada does have UAV regulations, with different weight categories determining the level of certification required. For more information visit www.aretasaerial.ca.

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Little artist wins big A seven-year-old Nanoose Bay girl has been selected as one of nine winners provincewide in the National Forest Week art contest, the Association of B.C. Forest Professionals (ABCFP) announced this week. Kaity Mercer, a Grade 2 student at Nanoose Bay Elementary, was selected runner-up in age 6-8 category for her colourful crayon portrayal of a forest scene. It features towering Douglas fir and pine trees, smaller saplings and under-

brush, rocks with moss and birds, all under a smiling sun. “I used gel pens, markers and crayon,” said Mercer, who takes art lessons after school as well as dancing. Mercer’s piece and those of the other eight finalists will be published in the ABCFP’s magazine. The art contest, now in its eighth year, is launched during National Forest Week as a way to help children learn about and celebrate the forests. — NEWS Staff

Errington’s Sylvia Campbell has no formal education that would suggest a career as an author. Then again, nothing in her upbringing suggested she and her husband Robin would be able to create and run one of B.C.’s premier wildlife rehabilitation centres. “When we started out, neither of us had any post-secondJ.r. rArdon photo ary education,” said Campbell, errington’s Sylvia campbell has just published her fourth book and co-founder with her husband first fiction story, Mind Bending. of the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association. “We just her husband, published in 2011. “I don’t know why I started worked whatever jobs we could “We do have a lot of people writing; it just happened that get, just enough to get by. But asking about the wildlife cen- way,” said Campbell, who has we always had these goals, that tre itself,” she said. “So I wrote penned a column for The NEWS we were going to own our own about that, but I took it one step for the past year. “It’s been fun, property, and we were never further and made it an autobi- fun.” going to work for someone else ography.” Her newest book, and first again.” Over the next two years, fiction effort, Mind Bending, As it turns out, that was not she self-published Phantom, a just arrived in November and is the end of her goals. Five years story about her brother and a available at the wildlife centre. ago Sylvia decided she had the horse, under the pseudonym desire and the ability to write a DD Stephenson, and Knight Read the full story online at www.pqbnews.com book, and started with an auto- to Knight: a Biography of biker biography of both herself and Pinky O’Connor.

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Orchestra concert slated Errington soprano Skye Donald will be featured as the guest artist when the Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra presents an Early Music concert Sunday, Dec. 6, at St. Edmund’s Anglican Church. Donald, a long-time Errington resident, is a popular soloist throughout the mid-Island region, especially in the operatic genre. She recently performed a solo concert, Arie Antiche, a program of Early Music arias and art songs. She will join a Nanaimo Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Karl Rainer, that recently made its own appearance in support of Vancouver Island Opera’s performance of Norma at Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The upcoming concert of Early Music will take listeners through a trajectory of time from the 18th century to the present, including early Christmas carols and a pub-

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CHRISTMAS CORNER

INFORMATION

John C. KROG Oct 30, 1943 to Nov 20, 2015 John died suddenly of a heart attack at Nanaimo Regional Hospital.Â Survived by the love of his life, wife Susan, sister Sheila, brothers Lanny (Bonnie), Leonard (Sharon), numerous nieces, nephews and God children.Â Johnâ€™s passion for life was shared with many dear friends and family on the golf links, fishing, boating and vacationing in Hawaii and Yuma. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, Dec 6th at 1:00 p.m. at the Beach Club Resort, 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville.Â Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations in Johnâ€™s memory may be made to the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association, www.niwra.org or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

Lorraine Pauline Marie SHAYER

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Victor Neil Blue Victor Neil Blue ended his couragious battle and passed away peacefully Sunday November 22 at the age of 73. Born Aug 19, 1942 in Prince George. Survived by Teresa King c/l wife of 25 yrs, sons Tony (Lisa), Steve (Lionel), grandson Tyler, granddaughter Brittany, sister Claudia and brother Gordon. Vic spent his life protecting and caring for others as a professional fire fighter for the Kelowna Fire Department, retiring in 2002 after 29 years of service. He was also a very talented artist and graduated with honors from BCIT working for several years in the sign business. Vic was a very outgoing, outspoken guy and loved to strike up conversations anywhere. He was a very memorable character and made many friends not easily forgotten by those who knew him. He continued to share his knowledge of life, along with his carismatic wit and humour with friends and family right up to his last days. No funeral by request with a Celebration of Life to follow in Parksville at a later date.

2015 CRAFT FAIRES âœąThe Errington War Memorial Hall 1390 Errington Rd. 2 CRAFT SHOWS Sat, Dec 5, 10-3pm & Sat, Dec 12, 10-3pm. â€˘ Lunch & Refreshments available. â€˘ Receive a Basket Draw Ticket with any purchase.

INFORMATION

The family announces with great sorrow the passing of Lorraine Shayer (nee Couture) of Parksville, BC at the age of 69. Beloved wife of Victor for 50 years whom she married in 1966. The mother of Jason Shayer (wife Jennifer) of Toronto, ON and Leslie Shayer of Kelowna, BC. Proud Memere of Elizabeth Corbett, Brian Corbett, Claire Shayer and Connor Shayer. Daughter of Paul (predeceased) and Rita Couture of Val Caron, ON. The sister of Micheline Gauthier (husband Rudolf) of Windsor, ON, Gilles (wife Simone) of Hanmer, ON, Maurice Couture (wife Linda) of Hanmer, ON, Robert Couture (wife Dee) of Manitoulin Island, ON, Joanne Legault (husband Richard) of Hanmer, ON Lise Doucet (husband Gilles) of Sudbury, ON, Carmen Couture of Sudbury, ON and Therese Couture of Gatineau, QC. Born in Sudbury in 1946, she attended College Notre Dame in Sudbury, Ecole Normale in Sudbury, and graduated from Laurentian University in 1978. She began her teaching career at Sacre Coeur in Val Caron, taught at Ecole Ste Marie in Capreol for many years, then finished her career at Notre Dame du Rosaire in Blezard Valley, ON. She retired from teaching in 2000. She enjoyed travelling with her husband, working on crafts and fine needlework, and spent many hours tending her flower garden. She was an avid reader and enjoyed baking. She loved helping anyone in need and touched many with her happy, enthusiastic, and optimistic view of life. She moved to Parksville with her husband in 2005. A Funeral Mass was held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 21st at the Ascension Church in Parksville.Â Donations can be made to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital or Palliative Care Unit. 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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NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of EDWARD JAMES CORBETT, Deceased, who died on October 14, 2015, are hereby required to send them to the undersigned Executor, at P.O. Box 1600, #102 â€“ 156 Morison Avenue, before December 31, 2015, after which date the Executor will distribute the said estate among the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the claims of which he then has notice.

Herbert Francis Receveur

January 12, 1918 to November 22, 2015

A thought of sweet remembrance from one who thinks of you.

Kamla: 250-752-7458 Qualicum Beach

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHER CLAIMANTS

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oceanside Hospice Society. http://oceansidehospice.com/support-us/

Passed away peacefully at Trillium Lodge Hospice. Mind, body and soul at peace. Our father asks that you be happy for him as he had, (and was so thankful for), a long and happy life. Full of music, a beautiful wife, whom he now joins, he was comforted and loved by his four children who will always remain so proud of him. Rest in peace, dearest dad. Left to remember him with love are his children Darryl (Deborah), Keith, Vicky, Virginia (Reg), grandchildren Jacqueline, David, Ben, Teale and Andy and greatgrandchildren Ava, Lincoln, Sierra, Kaitlyn and Dylan. The family wishes to thank Dr. Peter Haslett, Herbâ€™s family doctor who took such good care of him over the years and the wonderful team at Trillium Lodge for their kindness and compassionate care. Also Shirley Baldwin for her many years of friendship and help. Also a special thanks to Reg who was a good friend and companion to our dad and whose love and support is greatly appreciated by the family. Please send messages of condolences to the family c /o PO Box 476 Coombs, BC V0R 1M0. A small family gathering will be held to celebrate his life.

Pat: 250-248-7119 Parksville

LEGALS

Nee Couture

August 24, 1946 â€“ November 18, 2015

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In Loving Memory of our Joey Dec 1, 2001 â€“ Sept 10, 2015

Itâ€™s still very hard to believe you are no longer here. We were so proud to be your parents for over 13 years. To us you were our little boy and youâ€™ll always stay that way. We loved you every single second of every single day.

We miss you so much Joey. Until we walk together againâ€Ś Love and kissies foreverâ€Ś your mommy and daddy.

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COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS

LOST AND FOUND

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

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FOUND RING in Parksville restaurant, Nov 20. Call to identify. (250)927-1892.

HIP OR knee replacement? Arthritic Conditions/COPD? Restrictions in walking/dressing? Disability tax credit $2,000 tax credit $20,000 refund. Apply today for assistance: 1-844-453-5372.

FOUND SPLITTING maul & sledge hammer, Island Timber firewood area. Early October. Call (250)586-6256. LOST CANNON 700 Camera at Arrowsmith Goff Course Mid to end of Oct, in teal carrying case. Hawaiian photos, sentimental value. Reward offered. Please call 250-954-0709.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES BAND Mgr. sought by Kwakiutl Band in Pt. Hardy. Deadline to send cover letter, resume and salary expectation is 4 PM on Dec. 7 to manager@kwakiutl.bc.ca or fax 250949-6066. Pls request & review job description before applying.

LOST: CAR keys (Ford key w/ fob), hot pink tag. Maybe Save On Food prkg lot in Parksville? Call (250)954-1064.

POWELL RIVER & Region Transition House Society has a job posting for a Stopping the Violence Counselor, closing on Dec. 30, 2015. Contact: chamberj@telus.net

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GARDENING

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are required at Locar Industries. Minimum 5 years experience. Competitive wages+ benefits. Nanaimo and area. Fax or email resume to 250-751-3314. t7513316@telus.net

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Christmas Bazaar Saturday, Dec. 5 10am-2pm Church Hall 407 Wembley Rd. @ Church Road (behind Save-On Foods)

Famous Christmas Cakes â€˘ Baking Preserves â€˘ Various Craft & Gift Vendors â€˘ Coffee & Muffins

Clean in a Wink. Strong references. Fast & efficient, I will save you money! Patricia-Marie 250-248-1237 CLEAN LIVING Home & Office- Reliable, bondable, 17 yrs exp. $25/hr. 250-588-5792.

CROWN FARM LAMB- 22lbs sides cut & wrapped. $176. Jim (250)240-6000.

PROFESSIONAL CLEANING and care giving in Parksville / Qualicum Beach areas. Certified Care Aide. References available. Call 250-586-9967

BIRD CAGE w/stand, Call (250)951-0615.

SANDICLEAN Services are looking for clients in the Parksville/Qualicum/Nanoose area. Call Sandi at 250-248-3321.

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Jacobâ€™s Landscape Care. Lawns, pruning, yard clean-ups, hedges, maintenance, waste removal, odd jobs, pressure washing. Free est. (250)927-4748. www.JLCARE.ca

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ST. COLUMBA Presbyterian Church has an immediate opening for a p/t secretary to provide administrative assistance to its ministerial & volunteer staff. Prior church office exp would be an asset. The incumbent must have a warm & welcoming manner (in person, on the phone & in emails); the ability to organize and manage time well; strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and the ability to maintain confidentiality of all church matters. Knowledge of maintaining a website would also be an asset.. If you are interested, please submit your resume by email to stcolumba@shaw.ca.

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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO EMERALD ESTATES 2 bedroom 2 bath(1 walk in shower/1 bathtub) Bright Highly Coveted ASSISTED living for 50 Emerald Estates on Mills St., Parksville Weekly Housecleaning included and Optional Meals 5 days a week. Kitchen with Pantry. Walk to grocery, restaurant, stores, coffee shops Private Parking and Scooter Parking! Call Val 250752-6929

MOILLIET MANOR Clean, Quiet, Secure Senior Oriented Elevator Community Room Wait List Available

Call 250-248-9322 PARKSVILLE- RENOVATED, spacious 2 bdrm apt. Free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Quiet tenants need only apply! Refs reqâ€™d. Avail Dec 15. $850. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLEâ€™S EMERALD Estates offers a unique style of Supportive Living for 50+ age. 1-bdrm patio suite. Available Dec 1st. $1,200/month. Call Lynn (250)303-0098. QUALICUM Beach - $825 per month, available late mid December. Bright 1 bedroom legal basement suite, great location in Qualicum Woods, two blocks to the beach, steps to the Heritage Forest. Separate entrance, washer/dryer, full bathroom, galley kitchen with all new appliances. Hydro not included. Call 250 735 8907

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The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Tuesday, Tuesday, December 1,1,2015 2015 RENTALS

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

QUALICUM Beach - $825 per month, available late mid December. Bright 1 bedroom legal basement suite, great location in Qualicum Woods, two blocks to the beach, steps to the Heritage Forest. Separate entrance, washer/dryer, full bathroom, galley kitchen with all new appliances. Hydro not included. Call 250 735 8907 SUPPORTED INDEPENDENT living senior complex renovated 1 bdrm, 1 bath unit $1300. includes light housekeeping. Val Lambert 250-752-6926.

PARKSVILLE: FABULOUS views, private, quiet. $500 inclds hydro, internet, cable, laundry, own bath & bedroom. Refs. Dec 1. (250)248-4334.

COTTAGES

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PARKSVILLE- SMALL cottage, minutes to beach, clean, private. NS/NP. Dec 1. $650. Call 250-248-4902. QUALICUM BEACH: Newly reno’d, small guest cottage, close walk to town and Rec. Centre, fully furnished. W/D. Must like dogs. Quiet beautiful location, NS/NP. $850/mo. Utils, cable and wifi incld’d. Avail. Jan. 1. (250)752-2501.

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

TRANSPORTATION AUTO ACCESSORIES/ PARTS

Tires- 4 All Season Mitchelin 245/65/R17. Only used 1 season. $45.00/ea. 250-248-9292

AUTO SERVICES

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PARKSVILLE- 2-BDRM duplex. Central location. 302 Meadowview Plc. NP/NS, Refs. Available now. $975./mo. 250-724-6082.

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Circulation / Front Office The Parksville Qualicum Beach News has an opening for a Circulation / Front Office Clerk. The successful candidate must be motivated and able to work in a fast paced and high pressure environment. You will be able to multi-task, problem solve and work to strict deadlines. You will be focused on building and maintaining strong relationships with co-workers and employees, and will be able to communicate with customers in a pleasant and professional manner. You will greet the public by phone, email and in person and provide support for customers booking advertising. This position is for 37.5 hours a week. Candidates should have a dependable vehicle and a valid driver’s licence. The NEWS offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The NEWS is the recipient of Awards of General Excellence by both the BCYNA and CCNA. It is the paper of record in Parksville Qualicum Beach and is owned by Black Press Community News Media, an independent and international media group with more than 190 community, daily and urban publications, 14 press facilities and over 160 websites in B.C., Alberta, Washington, Hawaii and Ohio. Interested? Send your resume by December 11, 2015 to:

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SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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QB’s McGraw second in Men’s Physique Local trainer among 260 at Popeye’s Fall Classic competition in Coquitlam T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

Taking to the big stage at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam, Lee McGraw earned a well-deserved second place finish in the Popeye’s Fall Classic. With Phil Heath, a five-time Mr. Olympia, in the building to give encouragement to more than 260 competitors, it was McGraw finishing second out of 15 others in his event, Men’s Physique. “It feels great to finish so well,” McGraw said. “Men’s Physique is such a tough competition, there’s lots of little things that judges are looking for and where you feel you might be strong in one area, judges could be looking at that same area in a completely different way than you are.” “It’s just one of those things where you just never know. But it was a lot of fun, everyone looked real good and I’m real proud of finishing so well.” McGraw moved to Qualicum Beach a few years ago from Alberta, where he was a personal trainer while working in the tar sands. Having spent time flying back and forth between Vancouver and his job in Alberta, McGraw decided to check out this place his mother kept telling him about. “She kept telling me about Qualicum Beach,” McGraw said. “She told me I’d probably love it here, so I had to check it our for

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myself. She was right, it’s a beautiful place and moving here was definitely the right decision.” Once the move was com-

plete, McGraw made another decision that would change his career path; to give up the tar sands and open his own studio,

Legends Fitness. “I was able to be smart with my money,” McGraw said. “I’m so passionate about health and

fitness, so it was just a natural move for me to make. I love everything about it, being able to wake up every day and be with people that want to be in the same environment.” “Being a coach for our clients is a rewarding experience and it’s something I absolutely love, being able to help people achieve their goals and being a part of that positive change in their life, it’s a great thing to be part of.” Legends Fitness is in Dashwood, where McGraw has a steady flow of clients between himself and his fiancée, Samantha. Together, the two combine their passion of fitness and nutrition to provide a healthy, balanced style for their clients. “There’s so much more than just the physical aspect,” McGraw said. “You’ve got the nutrition part of it, the health portion of it. Putting it all together and giving you the best of both worlds, eating healthy and being fit, it’s a great combination.” “We’re not just a place where you can come to work out, we’ve got options for our clients that are strictly based around maintaining a healthy balance in nutrition as well.” Anyone interested in Legends Fitness can check out their website at legendstraining.com, their Facebook page (Legends Fitness Qualicum Beach) or you can give Lee a call 250-228-2894.

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Gens turning the corner? They win four of six T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

The Save–On–Foods Oceanside Generals are on a bit of a roll, winning two out of three games last week and four of their last seven games in November. Coming off a 6-3 loss to the Westshore Wolves Saturday night, where they were out-shot 53-19, the Gens needed to rebound against the Comox Valley Glacier Kings on Sunday afternoon. Scoring four goals in the first period, the Gens would go on to add two more, beating the Glacier Kings 6–4. “I think it was a wake up call for us,” assistant coach Jerry Bickerton said. “We came in to Saturday night’s game against Westshore feeling pretty confi-

dent, I’ll say a little over confident, and we paid for it as a team.” “I told the boys after that game that you can’t get too low when you lose or too high when you win, you’ve got to find that balance somewhere in the middle. They took that message to heart and we gave a much better effort against Comox.” Forward Ethan Sundstrum continued his recent productive play, putting up three points (two goals, one assist) in the win on Sunday. That pushes his total 13 points in the last seven games. Mathieu Jallabert has also been on a hot streak, racking up four assists in the win against Comox Valley. He’s up to 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) in his last seven as well.

Goaltender Matt Henwood, 16, earned both wins this week for the Gens in net, pushing his record to 4-2 on the season. Henwood, who also notched an assist Sunday against the Glacier Kings, has been in net for the Gen’s last four wins. “He’s had the hot hand for us,” Bickerton said. “He’s playing with a ton of confidence in himself and his abilities, he’s out challenging shots and putting rebounds in the corners and that’s what you need with a goalie.” “We’ve needed him in the games he’s started and he’s been there for us. We keep wondering when that streak will end but it doesn’t seem to be, he’s been playing very well for us.”

Henwood said he’s just taking it one game at a time. “It’s been fun out there,” he said. “I’m a pretty easy going guy and I like to keep things loose, have fun on the ice and in the dressing room.” “I try to stay relaxed heading into a game and I think that’s helped me really prepare for games. I’m feeling pretty good with how I’ve been playing and I’m just hoping I can keep it up going forward.” The Generals are back in action against the Saanich Braves this Wednesday in Saanich, then they return home to host the Nanaimo Buccaneers 7 p.m. Saturday in Howie Meeker Arena at Oceanside Place.

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The Oceanside Midget Generals got a quick start to their season, going unbeaten in their first six league games and looking strong as they head towards the Christmas break. With four wins and two ties in their six league games, the tier two Gens are sitting at the top of their league early in the season. Forward Austin Hykaway leads the way for the team with 24 points (15 goals, nine assists) this season. “They’ve been playing well,” said head coach Matt Woods. “We’ve been playing well in league play and have been up and down in our tournaments we’ve been in. But things are looking good for us so far, I’m happy with the way we’ve played and it’s been the best start we’ve had with this team in the last three years.” Off the ice, the Midget Gens will be holding

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Qualicum Beach’s Brayden Eriksen is back on the golf course once again in Spain, this time for The San Roque Club tournament at Finca Cortesin Golf Club. Eriksen, who celebrated his 22nd birthday on Monday, November 30, has been golfing in the Gecko Tour in Spain since the end of October, currently sits in ninth place on the Gecko Golf Tour’s Order of Merit. He finished in the money in his first two tournaments but has since At Bayview Dental we deliver the highest quality family dentistry and offer a full range of general dental and cosmetic procedures.

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missed making the cut in his last three outings. Looking to get back on track this week at The San Roque Club, Eriksen started off well with two birdies and a bogey on the front nine, giving him a score of one under par. The back nine wasn’t as friendly, as Eriksen had three bogeys, a double bogey and a triple bogey for a total of seven over par in his opening round. He’s not alone however, as only 10 of the 74 golfers in the field finished even or better. He’ll look to turn things around today and make the cut at The San Roque Club.

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EveryMonday

MEMORY TREE AT VALHALLA

QBEACH INDOOR LAWN BOWLING

QBEACH FRIENDLY BRIDGE CLUB

Drop-In Open Draw. Tues & Thurs thru Sun. 1:30-4pm. Beginners welcome, bowls supplied. QBLBC.com, 250-594-1006.

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

ARROWSMITH TENNIS CLUB

QUALICUM BAY BADMINTON

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

To Dec 23, 210 W. Cres. @ Beach Rd., QBeach. Drop in to honour the memory of a loved one with an Angel. www.oceansidehospice.com, Heather Fraser, 250-752-6227, heather@oceansidehospice.com

OCEANSIDE STROKE RECOVERY

11am-1:30pm. St. Columba Hall, 921 Wembley Rd, Parksville. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.

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!

MINDS IN MOTION

1:30-3:30pm, Fridays to Dec 11. PCC, 132 E. Jensen Ave. Fitness & social program for early stage memory loss. Register, 1-800-462-2833 or sstlouis@alzheimerbc.org. Drop-ins accepted if space. www.alzheimerbc.org

EverySaturday LIVE MUSIC

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.

CHESS CLUB BISHOPS OF BOWSER

1pm everyday, Springwood Park, Despard Ave. Parksville. Drop-in tennis until March, weather permitting. Info: 250-248-7280.

PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING

EverySunday

Drop-in events. Mon./mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./bridge @1pm/$2 Open to public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. 250- 954-3930 parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

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Sundays,12:15-1:45 pm, To Dec 13, OS Place Arena, Courtesy of Parksville Lions & Saveon-Foods. Children must be with adult, 19 years+. www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation.

PARKSVILLE PROBUS CLUB

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

PARKSVILLE LYME DISEASE SUPPORT

QUALICUM BEACH SENIORS CENTRE

1:30-4pm, 3rd Sun/mo., PV Pharmasave (281 E. Is. Hwy) meeting rm. pqblyme@gmail.com

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

EveryMonday

EveryTuesday

PARKSVILLE SENIORS’ ACTIVITY & DROP-IN CENTRE

TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)

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

6:30-8pm (Tuesdays), Dashwood (Little Qualicum) Comm. Hall (#1210) Ctre Rd, QBeach. Lose weight, change your eating lifestyle. Group support. Drop in or Ann Batham 250752-1275, pandainbc@shaw.ca)

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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

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

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

LIBRARY CHESS CLUB

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QUALICUM BEACH PROBUS CLUB

6-8pm, QBeach Library, 660 Primrose St. FREE. 250-752-6121. Play chess with others. Ages 7+. www.rooks-on-books.com

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

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

12pm, Henry’s Kitchen, Qualicum Bay. Robert 757-8709 or bowserchess.pbworks.com, beginners to advanced welcome.

ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH

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

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

SMART RECOVERY

10-11:30am, meet/SOS upstairs, 245 W. Hirst Ave., Parksville. Info/assist. re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. All welcome, FREE. Info: 250752-5847 & 250-752-1052.

LIVE MUSIC

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

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

6:30-8pm drop in/Mondays, 825 Village Way/ Christian Fellowship Ctre. Bring racket.

7:30-9:30pm weekly practice, Anglican Church, 407 Wembley Rd, PV. $50/year, Gordon, gordelliott@shaw.ca, 250-586-9388.

MOUNT ARROWSMITH PIPE BAND

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

FREE TECH HELP WORKSHOPS

9:30-10:30am, Family Place, 494 Bay Ave., PV. Bring your device. DROP IN LAB HOURS, Tues. & Thurs: 9am-12pm. Fri: 10:30am12pm (after workshop). www.oblt.ca/tlc

YOUNG ADULTS GAMES NIGHT

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

OS SENIORS MIXED BADMINTON

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

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MILNER CHRISTMAS MAGIC, DEC 4-6, 11-13, 16-20

Decorated lit trails. Santa, live music, Teddy Bear Cottage. Please bring a flashlight. 5-8:30pm. 2179 W. Is. Hwy., QBeach. 250-752-6153, milnergardens@shaw.ca, www2.viu.ca/milnergardens/events.asp#mcm

NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RESCUE ASSOC. MAGICAL NIGHTS OF LIGHT

A WildLight family experience! Fri., & Sat., 5-8:30pm, to Dec. 19. By Donation, Gift Shop & Adoption Certificates. 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. wildlife@niwra.org, 250-248-8534, www.niwra.org

EveryTuesday LEARN TO MEDITATE FREE

Stuff2do!

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.

EveryWednesday

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RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS

9am, Parksville Beach Community Park. Neil Robins, 250-390-3669, thebackyard@shaw. ca, thebirdstore.blogspot.ca/

PARKSVILLE ALZHEIMER’S & DEMENTIA

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. Our speaker via Skype this night is Dr. Richard Wassersug discussing; “Renegotiating sexuality after prostate cancer treatments.” Those newly diagnosed or affected, their family & friends are welcome. 250-752-7489 or brook@shaw.ca

PQ LINUX/ANDROID USERS GROUP

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

PARKSVILLE LIONESS CLUB

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, 2nd Tues, December only (self pay lunch), 1:30-3pm 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 LADIES BADMINTON

1:30-3pm, Arrowsmith Hall (Coombs Fairgrounds), 1014 Ford Rd., Coombs. New to badminton or experienced - all welcome to join us. Info: 250-752-1103

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

“GET RHYTHM”

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

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

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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.

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/

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.

OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS

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

EveryThursday FRENCH CONVERSATION 2:30-4pm, 3rd/thurs/mo. Serious Coffee/ meeting rm, 1209 E Is Hwy, Parksville. Dropin. David, 250-738-0819, dhp-phd@telus.net

THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB 6:30pm/New members register, 7pm/Socialize & activity sign up. 7:30pm/meeting. Kim Burden, Parksville Chamber of Commerce speaking on PV December Holiday Events. www/parksvillenewcomers.net

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

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MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL

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OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB

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ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM

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7-9pm., Qualicum Beach Civic Ctre, oceansidephotographers.ca 7am, Wednesdays, The Beach Club Resort

7-9pm, last Thurs/mo., Nanoose E Free Church. Nanoose Bay 250-468-9233. 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 Wembley Mall, Parksville saveonfoods.com | 250-248-3260

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• Service Meat Dept. • Expanded Deli • Larger Pharmacy

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Tuesday, December 1, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

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