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There will be a changing of the guard at the Regional District of Nanaimo board table. In a secret-ballot vote at a meeting Tuesday night, second-term Bowser/Deep Bay director Bill Veenhof ousted veteran politician Joe Stanhope for the chairman-of-the-board position. Stanhope, a French Creek representative, had held the title since 2002. “For my first act as chair I want to start by recognizing the outstanding service that Joe has given the RDN… It’s a better place because of his influence,” said Veenhof. “All of Vancouver Island should be grateful for his achievements… Joe, you can hold your head up high, secure in the knowledge that you’ve done exceptionally well. Please accept my sincere thanks — well done.” Everyone in the board chambers rose to give Stanhope a standing ovation pierced with loud applause. Veenhof said his top priority as chair is to “preserve the confederation through respectful dialog.” He said it’s also important to support the interim CAO — announced Tuesday as Dennis Trudeau — and to oversee a smooth transition to a new, permanent CAO. “Another priority is I want to see a local government that’s transparent and accountable to its constituents where there’s effective and efficient services,” he said. “It’s very important to me that we have a staff that’s empowered to achieve the goals of the board.” Asked if that meant he thought the RDN was failing in those areas, Veenhof said: “I think we can do better.” See VEENHOF GETS EXTRA $20K, page A9

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With the retirement of Doug Banks coming in February, Deputy Chief Marc Norris has been promoted to chief of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department effective March 1. Norris joined the PVFD in 1990 as a junior member, working as firefighter leading to a promotion to lieutenant in 2001. In 2002, he became the full time career deputy chief responsible for training and fire prevention. Since 2002, Norris has taken a series of courses related to fire officer training and at this time, is completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Fire and Emergency Services Administration. Norris will be the second Parksville fire chief in his family; his father Paul Norris was the fire chief from 1985 to 1989, prior to the promotion of Banks in 1989. The city also announced this week that Keeva Kehler has been promoted to the position of director of administrative services, a position that became open when Debbie Comis was promoted to the position of chief administrative officer to replace the retiring Fred Manson. Keeva joined the City in May 2012 as manager of current planning. — NEWS Staff/City of Parksville news release

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Open since Dec. 3 for the homeless of the Parksville Qualicum Beach region, the extreme weather shelter was closed at 9 a.m. Wednesday. The cancellation of the shelter is “due to improved weather conditions and forecast,” said Susanna Newton, Alternate Regional Coordinator, Community Representative for the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness. — NEWS Staff/SOS news release

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Rotary has made amazing strides towards eradicating polio, and the service organization is known for providing humanitarian aid around the globe, but some might not realize the impact that four local Rotary Clubs have had on improving our own residents’ lives. Local Rotary Clubs have stepped forward to support the SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas program many times over the years. The program ensures all local children and youth have a special gift to unwrap Christmas morning, and that families and individuals can enjoy a meaningful meal with dignity over the holidays. To donate to the program visit the SOS website www.sosd69.com, call 250-248-2093 or drop by the SOS Child, Youth & Family Centre in Parksville. Garry Cox is the president of the Rotary Club of Parksville AM and said beyond their international work, Rotary Clubs are encouraged to participate in local projects. “I believe that having my Rotary Club and its members involved in the SOS Caring for Kids Christmas program is one of the best opportunities for Rotary to do good in our own community, while at the same time, bringing some joyful memories to children and youth right here in the Oceanside area.” The Parksville AM Club also provides scholarships to local high school students, they assist

the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre with projects, and they do a Rotary Youth Exchange every summer, among other local projects. Mike Haas, president of the Qualicum Sunrise Club, said the largest part of their annual budget goes back into the local community. In the past this has included supporting Arrowsmith Search & Rescue, Oceanside Hospice Society, Manna Homeless Society, the Salvation Army and the SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas Program, among other groups. The Parksville AM and the Qualicum Sunrise clubs also run the Coats for Kids program, where some coats are distributed through SOS. Matt Breedlove, president of the Parksville Noon Club, said his club focuses on youth. The SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas program provides a variety of gift options for youth, so they may also feel the magic of the holiday season. Besides their support for the SOS Christmas program, the Parksville Noon Club has also supported the Ballenas Whalers, the Oceanside Generals and the Rotary International Youth Exchange. They also host the Mosaic Youth Talent Showcase and give scholarships to help pursue performing arts and they provide scholarship money to local students, among other support. In addition to supporting a number of local causes including SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas, the Qualicum Beach Evening Club supports the annual Fire Camp attended by local high school students.

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Americans are invading Qualicum Beach. Experts say the invasive American bullfrogs are taking over and they eat anything that fits in their large mouths. And with almost 1,000 invasive plant and animal species listed by the provincial government, the frogs are just one of many species thriving on the east coast of the Island. Like the European cottontail rabbits, grey squirrels, rats, starlings, Canada geese and numerous plants including giant hogweed, gorse, knotweed and broom, the frogs were brought in by people. “They were brought here for restaurant use,” said Julie Mackey, wildlife manager at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Association (NIWRA) in Errington. “They were raised for frogs legs to be served in restaurants. They breed very well and they were released and have taken over the environment here,” she said. Various sources suggest several restaurants and/or farms on the Island, including possibly one in Coombs, tried this in the 1930s to 50s. The American bullfrogs were first reported in the wild in the Parksville Qualicum Beach They were raised for frogs area in 1976. legs to be served in restauThey’re rather virants. They breed very well cious visitors, Mackand they were released ey said. and have taken over the “They out-comenvironment here pete everything and Julie Mackey they’ll eat anything they can find — the smaller native frogs, eggs, everything from eating each other to eating ducklings, native fish species. They can do quite a bit of damage.” While there are no agreed-upon numbers, according to media reports, one Vancouver Island biologist collected more than 30,000 of these bullfrogs over a few years, apparently without affecting the population. In Qualicum Beach they are commonly seen around the town-owned dog park near the airport. “If town-owned property is a centre

for infestation of an invasive species such as bullfrogs, then it’s incumbent upon us to act on that,” said Coun. Neil Horner, who sits on the town’s committee on environment and sustainability. “The bullfrogs are a longstanding concern on the Island, moving north and eating anything in their path,” he said, explaining that the newly re-established committee hasn’t met yet, but he hopes bullfrogs will be one of their key issues. When he proposed the committee, Horner called it the “bunnies, bullfrogs and broom” committee and suggested the long-term goal should be creating an overall invasive species plan. “Step one is to stop them from spreading, stop the problem from growing, and then once you stabilize it you can think about if we can eradicate it or how do we keep a lid on it.” Horner said Australia’s a good example of what can go wrong, where there are now estimated to be more than 200 million cane toads doing massive ecological damage after being introduced in 1935 to eat a specific problem beetle… which is still a problem. But while the frogs are moving in, they are in fact not at the top of most people’s list. “Of all the complaints, the feral rabbits are at the top of the list,” Horner said. “I don’t have a problem with natural rabbits, but these were pets and let go and the thing with rabbits is they breed like rabbits because they are a prey species and they need to have large numbers in order to be successful.” To that end, the town has hired a trapper. In what Horner called the “Fudd file” (as in Elmer), he told council Monday that the trapper has caught seven rabbits which, “through the magic of digestion, are being turned into eagles,” at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. While he said he thinks this is an “elegant solution,” he admits some will not like the idea and they are working on a plan to allow those people to spay or neuter and adopt them. They can only trap on public land, unless people contact them to ar-

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American bullfrogs like this are a voracious invasive species in B.C., common in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area.

range it on their land. Bylaw enforcement officer Don Marshall said the number of calls about rabbits and deer have increased in recent years but are still not that common and they are not bylaw issues. If there are dangers, people should call the police or conservation office and when it comes to policies, residents should bring their concerns to council. Conservation officer Steve Ackles explained that the European rabbits found on the Island are officially considered invasive, non-native species and are listed as Schedule C, which

means they can be captured and killed anywhere, as long as they are dealt with humanely and following the hunting regulations. Nationally, invasive species are said to cost tens of billions of dollars a year in lost revenue in fisheries, forestry and agriculture. In B.C. alone, no less than six overlapping pieces of legislation address the issue, ranging from the Weed Control Act to the Local Government Act. NIRWA’s Mackey said that while there isn’t an active program to eradicate a lot of them, they do want to track them. Report sightings at 1-877952-RAPP (7277).

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Courtenay-Alberni rookie MP Gord Johns’ first words in the House of Commons honoured six lives lost at sea in a tragic Tofino accident just days after the election. Tuesday morning in Ottawa Johns recounted the tragic series of events in late October when the 65-foot Leviathon II, a whale watching vessel, sank near Tofino with 27 passengers on board. “Fishermen from Ahousaht First Nation were the first to arrive on the scene and began pulling survivors from the frigid waters,” Johns told fellow MPs in the House. “They were soon joined by marine tour operators, first responders, members of Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation, and local Tofino residents. The tight-knit West Coast community banded together in this time of need. People’s homes were opened to strangers, temporary beds were set up for the injured, and in the village of Ahousaht, a community where unemployment is as high as 70 per cent, people pulled out five and 10 dollar bills to buy

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gas for the boats so the search for survivors could continue,” recalled Johns. “Today I ask all members in this House to join me in paying tribute and respect to the families of those lost at sea, the survivors, the rescuers, and all of those whose courage and compassion embodies the very best of Vancouver Island.” Johns is the first MP to represent the newly formed Courtenay-Alberni riding. While legislative assistant James Smith said Johns will “definitely have a strong presence in Parksville, Port Alberni and Courtenay” he was unable to confirm there will be offices in each of the three cities.

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Police are recommending break and entry charges against a Campbell River couple who allegedly broke into a Nanoose Bay home under the guise of a gutter cleaning company. According to a news release issued by Oceanside RCMP, at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 4 a Nanoose Bay homeowner was alerted by a co-worker driving by the house along Morello Road that there was a suspicious vehicle in the driveway. “The homeowner immediately drove home and found an unfamiliar vehicle with a female inside parked in her driveway,” states the release. “When questioned, the female claimed that her male friend was in the backyard of the house completing a maintenance estimate.” According to police, a man then emerged and stated that he was in the back yard doing “an estimate for gutter cleaning.” When the property owner asked the man

where his tools were, or if he had a business card, the man allegedly responded by getting into the car with his female counterpart and fleeing the area. The homeowner reportedly discovered the side door to her residence had been pried open, several rooms had been rummaged through and there were possessions missing. The Oceanside RCMP General Investigation Section narrowed the suspects down and the victim in this case was able to identify a 37-yearold male and 29-year-old female accomplice, both Campbell River residents. “This serves as a great example of neighbours looking out for one another and reporting suspicious behaviour,” said Oceanside RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman. Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers have set up a website with local crime watch reports updated on a regular basis spanning the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. For more information visit www.oceansidecsv.org.

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“What I see is a lot of overestimating in the budget,” said Powell. “Wouldn’t it make more sense to lower your budget outcomes? To me this sort of skews how we are doing or how we are not doing. It’s not really a true picture of where we are financially. If you are not spending that, why are you budgeting for it? It doesn’t look appropriate to keep raising it when you’re not spending that much.” When Walper and Spruit tried to present the budget two weeks ago, there were line items that weren’t broken down into detail. The $151,991 in administrative wages, for example, are for the executive director plus three other office employees. As for the revenue side, Spruit sent The NEWS some comments about that last week. “Our mar- It’s not really a true picture of where we are keting and financially promotional efforts have coun. Sue PoWeLL been paying off with an increase in demand for weddings, etc.,” wrote Spruit. She also listed 60 non-profit groups that held events at the PCCC in 2015. Walper spoke Monday night about the PCCC’s mandate, which was determined by the city and leans toward the concept of community centre more than a profit-seeking conference centre model. Raising rates and/or filling more dates with bookings that pay higher rates than non-profit groups “would involve changing our mandate,” said Walper. “What we run the risk of is squeezing out the non-profit community users,” he said. While Greir voted in favour of the motion to adopt the PCCC’s 2016 budget, he was still talking about reducing the centre’s subsidy from the city, something he said taxpayers want. “Most of them (residents he has spoken to) are pretty irate that we have to subsidize it to the level we do,” said Greir. Later in the Monday meeting, councillors had a staff recommendation in front of them to renew the agreement keeping the same society as operators of the PCCC until the end of 2020. That didn’t sit well with Powell, who wanted to cut the term to one year instead of the five recommended. “That’s not much stability to give the board,” said Coun. Kirk Oates, who agreed with Greir that a three-year renewal — until the end of this council’s term — was more appropriate. Powell’s motion for a one-year renewal was defeated (a 3-3 vote) and in the end the whole issue of the renewal was tabled, leaving the PCCC society without an agreement past the end of this calendar year. Also See EDITORIAL, page A10

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He said his immediate work focuses will be the strategic plan and the budget, reaffirming “the most important thing for me is the preservation of the confederation.” The RDN chair is elected by board members every year in December. As chair, Veenhof will make an additional $19,500 on top of the $10,985 that electoral area directors receive for a total annual remuneration of $30,485. Stanhope left the meeting immediately after it ended and was not available for comment. As no other nominations came forward for the deputy chair position, Lantzville Mayor Colin Haime was acclaimed for the second consecutive year. Parksville and Qualicum Beach mayors Marc Lefebvre and Teunis Westbroek, respectively, will continue serving as their council’s RDN representative on the board. During an in-camera meeting, Trudeau, the RDN’s general manager of transportation and solid waste services was selected by the board to serve as interim CAO on the heels of Paul Thorkelsson’s resig-

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he Parksville Community and Conference Centre is at a crossroads. For starters, it is getting more scrutiny from city council than it has in years. The board of the society that operates the facility and its executive director might not like the attention or the tone, but it comes with the territory when 57 per cent of your budget comes from taxpayers. And frankly, the society that runs the PCCC, and its executive director, haven’t faced much public/city council scrutiny in at least the last four years, so they are due. At first glance, it’s easy to take aim at taxpayer-subsidized facilities like the PCCC. Why don’t they market themselves better? Why don’t they raise their rates? How can they keep expanding staff while they continue to ask for more in subsidies? Why should staff get automatic raises based on the cost of living instead of based on the centre’s performance? Why doesn’t the society aim to reduce the subsidy each year with an aggressive makemore-money plan instead of the public-trough-will-bethere-for-us stance? First, it’s important to note the society that operates the PCCC is run by volunteer board members. These are community-minded people who give their time and effort for no financial gain. They hire an executive director to run the place and that, really, is the board’s most important task. Secondly, the PCCC’s mandate is to operate as a community centre first and foremost. That means booking community non-profit groups ahead of more lucrative bookings like weddings or other private functions. Also, the way the agreement is worded, city hall essentially has the right of first refusal for booking dates. It is the city, through its taxpayer representatives on council, that must change the mandate of the PCCC if it wants to see the facility make more money. That, as the society president pointed out Monday, would likely squeeze out some non-profit community groups. As with most issues, there must be a middle ground here. We believe the PCCC needs to do a better job budgeting (it’s currently an illogical mess), a better job marketing and it needs to set goals that will reduce, not increase, the taxpayer subsidy. We believe that can be achieved without shutting the doors to community non-profit groups. — Editorial by John Harding

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Climatologists say that in Canada global warming is developing faster than in many other parts of the world. What does the future hold for British Columbia? This province has abundant precipitation. Even if it decreased markedly, the water required for human consumption would still be a small part of the total. The main drawback is that the supply is seasonal. Wells produce about a quarter of the B.C. water supply. In any well, if production is too high, it will dry up. Worldwide, this has already happened to about 40 per cent of all wells. Fortunately, in B.C., precipitation normally replenishes the groundwater, so future supplies are reasonably secure. In arid areas, human requirements can drain even large rivers. The mighty Colorado, which created the Grand Canyon, disappears before it reaches the sea. In B.C., it is the high run-off rate which tends to drain rivers in dry spells. During the past summer, some became precariously low and groundwater supplied much of the flow. Global warming means that summer droughts could increase, and restrictions on water usage could become more common. Unfortunately, these droughts could also mean trouble for both river fish and our forests. Warming and other major events, both good and bad, are happening today, which brings to mind an ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times.” Jim DrummonD Qualicum Beach

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Paris Photo oPs According to media reports, Canada sent 383 people to the phoney Paris Climate talks, more than the U.S., Russia, UK and almost as many as the host country. Canada produces 1.6 per cent of the world’s greenhouse gases, but we fly 383 people to Paris. Our own premier took her photographer

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random kindness The warmth and generosity of our community shone brightly despite wet and windy conditions on Friday, Nov. 6. Oceanside marked a first by participating in the annual national celebration known as Random Act of Kindness Day. This movement engages people in small acts of kindness and generosity and it came as a welcome surprise to those on the receiving end. On behalf of the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation, I want to thank the many area businesses who supported the day through donations of gift cards and getting their employees on board. A special note of thanks to Qualicum Beach Elementary School students who hand-coloured greeting cards for people they had never met, and to KSS students who delivered them to residents at Qualicum Manor and the Gardens. More than a dozen KSS students volunteered to greet people in the community, surprise them with a gift card for free coffee and hand out cards encouraging others to perform a simple act of kindness. This movement has been gaining momentum and bringing communities together across Canada since 2008. Random acts of kindness are a wonderful way to touch the lives of others in a positive way.

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refugee help good, now onto homeless Since October’s federal election, great emphasis has been placed on the plight of Syrian refugees; the new Liberal government ensuring Canada is standing up and being counted to assist in this humanitarian tragedy. Ottawa tells us that 25,000 Syrians should be here by March 1, 2016, and at the end of next year the figure could swell to 50,000.

Plenty can happen in a year, but great efforts are being made by all levels of government, as well as private, business and religious organizations. That’s all very commendable, but there is another humanitarian tragedy right under our noses. It’s called homelessness. Thanks to The NEWS for recent editorials and reports highlighting the plight of homeless people in our area. Being a small retirement community, the homeless situation is not always visible, nor forefront in our minds. According to a recent na-

tionwide survey, on any given night an estimated 30,000 Canadians are living in charitable overnight accommodation, or domestic violence shelters, or simply surviving on the streets; another 50,000 are temporarily staying with friends or family because there is nowhere else to go. The same survey asserts that most homelessness is caused by poverty, disability, addiction, mental illness and trauma. Tent cities have appeared in several larger B.C. communities in recent years; Victoria has had a “moveable” tent city

for a while, now “permanently” pitched on provincial land at the main courthouse. Surely, all levels of government need to work together and think about creating permanent housing instead of tent cities. It would need a concerted effort to acquire disused public properties such as schools and hospitals across the country, then refurbish them into hostels for the homeless. Ebenezer Scrooge changed his miserly ways and cooked his Christmas goose in Charles Dickens’ wonderful tale of re-

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demption. Now it’s time for all government agencies to say “What’s good for the goose, is good for the gander” and put as much focus and resources on homelessness as is put on Syrian refugees. Everybody will offer help, just as they are doing for the refugees; charity begins at home, after all. Wishing Feliz Navidad, Prospero Ano Y Felicidad to all the staff and readership of The NEWS. Bernie Smith Parksville

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Record year for FD food drive The numbers are in and the local fire departments’ Nov. 21-22 food drive was the most successful food and toy drive ever. The fire departments of Parksville, Qualicum Beach and Dashwood and Arrowsmith Search and Rescue collected and delivered a record 40,000 pounds of food and $16,000 in cash to the Salvation Army to support local families. The fire departments thank the community and many supporting groups and businesses for helping families in need this season. Organizers singled out the media, Craig Bay residents,

Parksville Scouts and leaders, high school volunteers and the many department members and their families and friends. The fire departments also wish to recognize the 40 Salvation Army volunteers who worked long hours through the weekend. Bags were donated by Quality Foods and delivered to residents through The NEWS. The fire departments said they appreciated generosity shown in Parksville Qualicum Beach during the 17th annual drive and encourage people to keep donating to the Salvation Army. — Submitted by the City of Parksville

Coats For Kids a big success this year The 2015 Coats For Kids campaign was another great success. Again the wonderful people of Parksville Qualicum Beach donated coats to help their fellow citizens in need. The coats were distributed to great organizations such as the S.O.S., Salvation Army, School District 69 and

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safe condition.” Soriel Road runs west away from the water to Belson Street. The area of the road in question is from Temple to the end of Soriel on the bluffs. Willow Street ends at Soriel about 100 metres from the bluffs and there are no sidewalks on either side of the street from Willow to the bluffs. There is a sidewalk for about 120 metres on the south of Soriel (the left side of the road when facing away from the ocean), ending about 80 metres before Temple Street. There is no sidewalk on the east side of Soriel from the bluffs to Temple. The development fronts Soriel’s north side from Willow to Temple. Private residences front both sides of Soriel from Willow to the bluffs where there

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are no sidewalks. The private residence on the north side of Soriel from Willow to the bluffs was part of the original five-acre parcel that has been subdivided to allow for 11 lots from Willow to Temple. Verspagen believes Bylaw 1235 supports the residents position that there should be a sidewalk from Temple to the bluffs. He presented a 138-signature petition saying people who live in the area want that sidewalk, not only for residents, but for the safety of the many people who access the ocean at the end of Soriel. Council asked staff to come back with a report about the situation. In other news from city council’s meeting Monday night: • appointments to boards and committees were confirmed, as were dates for council meetings in 2016 and the period for which each councillor will serve as acting mayor. Visit www. parksville.ca for a list of the appointments. • council approved the renewal of agreements with local governments and First Nations for emergency management; renewed the fee-for-service agreement with the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce ($43,856 for the operation of the Tourist Info Centre); and renewed the Springwood Park concession agreement with the Parksville Royals Baseball club.

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Actors portray actors in Echo Players show Holiday theatre production is a ‘play within a play’ J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com

Dave Graham, a radio announcer at The Beach FM 88.5, makes his Echo Players theatre debut this month when he plays … a radio announcer. “It’s not too much of a stretch,” Graham deadpanned when asked about his performance in Merry Christmas, George Bailey!, which runs Dec. 17-31 at Village Theatre in Qualicum Beach. The play, a stage adaptation of the 1945 classic holiday film It’s a Wonderful Life, is based on an original live radio broadcast of the script from the Lux Theatre in 1947. As such, local actors are not playing characters from the movie, but radio theatre actors in 1940s-period costume, reading from scripts on a sound stage. “It’s a play within a play, and it’s using a setting within a setting,” said Lesley McVey, director of the show. “I’ve been in-

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george bailey (tyler sturgess, centre) lifts daughter Zuzu (imogen brown) during the final scene in the echo Players’ production of Merry Christmas, George Bailey!

terested in doing a staged radio play for years, and this script is the perfect opportunity.” In this format, even the audience is part of the show by “play-

ing” a live studio audience. “I think it works, because people know the story,” said McVey. “It would be really hard to do this as A Wonderful Life

on stage, because people would have their own expectations of what it should look like.” Instead, she said, patrons can use their own imagination

to follow the story as it’s read by actors in front of period microphones created by set designer Mick Bank. The “action” begins with Graham, parked at a table under an “On Air” light at one wing of the stage, announcing the show, coffee mug and cigarette in hand. Throughout the play he provides narration to move the play from scene to scene, and even breaks in with “a word from our sponsor.” The actors, with the huge cast of 28 featuring several young children, remain seated in chairs at the rear of the stage until they have speaking scenes, at which time they step forward to one of the four mics lined up at the front. On the opposite wing from Graham is sound effects specialist Denise Schuetz-Jones, who replicates footsteps, slamming doors, ringing bells and splashing water and more with a cornucopia of props while in full view of the audience. Much like Graham, SchuetzJones comes to her role from her regular job as Echo Players’ sound technician. See PLAY BOASTS, page A26

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Students seeking Carnegie stage A trio of local students plans to make the leap from local stages to Carnegie Hall. And they’re hoping for the community’s help to make the trip. Laura Hansen, Mia Murray and Sophie Dugas, all students at Ballenas Secondary School, are part of the Nanaimo Youth Choir, a multi award-winning children’s choir who have been invited by Distinguished Concerts International New York to perform a world premiere performance in Carnegie Hall, with conPhoto submitteD by nanaimo youth choir ductor and composer Cristian Grases ballenas secondary school students, from and an orchestra composed of Juilliard left, mia murray, sophie Dugas, and music students, on June 12, 2016. laura hansen are raising money to per“We are super excited to be invited,” form at carnegie hall next year.

said Dugas, 15. “My mom helped us set up a crowdfunding campaign to help cover some of our meals, travel and accommodation costs a few weeks ago, but we only have until December 17 (the campaign end date) to meet that goal.” The total cost of the trip will be about $4,000 for each of the 15 choristers, or $60,000 total. The choir hopes to raise $10,000 through crowdfunding, and has set up a campaign on Indiegogo. “Every bottle drive, every garage sale, every single fundraiser we do, goes towards one main fund for the group,” said Murray, 15. “If someone is sick and can’t make it to one of our fundraisers, it

doesn’t matter. We support each other.” While the parents divide the fundraising tasks among themselves, it’s the kids’ dedication that they know will get them to Carnegie Hall. “We know that there are a lot of other important things that people can be donating to this Christmas,” said Hansen, 13. “We are just grateful for any support from our community… and we hope they’re proud of us when we are singing on that stage in Carnegie Hall.” For more information about Nanaimo Youth Choir, visit: nanaimoyouthchoir.ca and follow the links to donate. — NEWS Staff and NYC submission

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“I do sound, but it’s usually from the booth upstairs,” she said. “This is my first time on stage. It’s kind of different; it’s a lot of fun.” Another performer who moves onstage for this production is pianist Cathy Harper, who plays background and between-scenes music, as well as one of the Bailey children’s on-air piano lessons, from a piano placed alongside the seated performers. “I’ve been blessed to have Cathy to do the incidental music on piano,” said McVey. “That adds so much to the feel and look.” McVey said the radio play format allows her flexibility in casting parts. She has been able to get multiple children into the production by sharing the roles of the Bailey kids. And there were fewer men than roles available — a regrettably common affliction, she said — so several men play multiple roles. “Because they’re radio actors, you don’t have to have them changing costumes,” McVey said, citing the example of Jared Cleveland, who plays a bank examiner, a cabbie and George Bailey’s uncle. “When he comes out as Ernie the cabbie, we put a cap on him to help the audience see he’s a cabbie. But otherwise, we don’t really have to worry about costumes.” The large cast provides its own challenges, said McVey, including the wide range of ages — from eight to 78 — and wide range of experience levels. “The only thing that’s not a wide range is the commitment of everybody here,” McVey said. “This has been such an enthusiastic and dedicated cast. They’ve all been so keen, and that is a joy to work with.” Merry Christmas, George Bailey! runs every day from Dec. 17 to 31, except Mondays, Christmas Eve and Christmas day. The final performance on Dec. 31 will be held as part of a special New Year’s Eve dinner, beginning at 9 p.m., with champagne and canapes to follow. Tickets range from $20 for adults to $5 for children 12-under, with discounts for seniors, students and groups of 10 or more. For more information or to order tickets, call the box office at 250-752-3522, e-mail info@echoplayers. ca or visit www.echoplayers.ca.

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Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at the Parksville Community Centre. Also appearing are special guests The Big Mess, a rousing vocal/trumpet duo also from Nanaimo. Tickets are $15 for adults — accompanied children are free — and can be purchased in advance at Mulberry Books or online at www.tidesmen.com. Village Voices ring out The Village Voices Choir will present A Carol for to Sing this Sunday, Dec. 13, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Christian Fellowship Centre in Qualicum Beach. The choir is directed by Rosemary Lindsay and accompanied by Pippa Williams. Tickets for the concert are $15 for adults, $10 for students and free for children under 12. They are available at Mulberry Bush Bookstores and will also be available at the door. — NEWS Staff and submissions

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CARDS OF THANKS

JOHN H. HOUSE The family sadly announces the passing of John H. House of Qualicum Beach at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on November 26, 2015 following a severe stroke. John will be greatly missed by his immediate family: wife Serena, sons Andrew (Sharon) and Robert (Jerry), stepchildren Karen, Ken, and Steve and all 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren as well as the extended families of both the House and Fawcett branches. He was predeceased by first wife Dorothy [Clarke], youngest son, Scott, parents Ronald and Margaret and two middle brothers Desmond and Mick. John was born in Kilkenny, Ireland on February 4, 1922 and grew up in London, England. At the outbreak of war in 1939 he enlisted in the Royal Air Force; his wartime service included tours of duty with fighter squadrons in North Africa and Murmansk, Russia, and North Atlantic convoy sailings. Finding his vocation in sales after the war, John emigrated to Canada in 1953, followed by his wife and sons in 1954. Near the end of his working career John met and married Serena before moving to Qualicum Beach. A devoted and diligent volunteer at SOS over the years, John was also a founding member of Parksville’s Probus club, an enthusiastic early supporter of the Parksville-Qualicum Community Foundation, and a fully involved and committed member of St. Mark’s Anglican Church. Blessed with robust good health all his life John never tired of meeting new people and making new friends until the very end of his long life. He will be missed by so many, many people. We are particularly grateful to the staff of NRGH’s Emergency department, the nurses of the fourth floor, especially Emily and Sonya, and the Palliative Care wing and cannot thank them enough for their care of John in his last few days. A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Marks Anglican Church, Qualicum Beach, the Rev. Dale Huston presiding, at 1:30 pm on Saturday, December 12, 2015. In lieu of flowers donations to SOS in Parksville will be appreciated.

Ronald Murry ELLIOTT

July 16, 1930 – December 1, 2015 Ronald Murry Elliott of Parksville, BC passed away peacefully at Stanford Place in Parksville on December 1, 2015 at the age of 85. He was born in Lampton Mills, Ontario on July 16, 1930. Ron was predeceased by his wife, Joyce Anita Dobson Elliott; sister, Beverly Joan Elliott; brother, Gerald Elliott; and his grandson, Clifford Sinclair. He is survived by sister, Linda Lorraine Elliott Harker (Mississauga, ON) ; children, Linda & Charlie Alford (Osoyoos, BC), Barbara & Butch Sinclair (Toronto, ON), Pam & Ray Stec (Pitt Meadows, BC), Rhonda & Tom Roy (Parksville, BC) and Gail & Rick Johnston (Whitecourt, AB); grandchildren, Stacy Britten, Becky Barker, Deborah Sinclair, Burton Reynolds, Kyle Reynolds, William Roy, Elizabeth Roy, Emily Scott, and Nina Johnston; and great-grandchildren, Dean Rempel, Desiree Rempel, Cole Barker, Drew Barker, Linden Reynolds and Maddex Reynolds. Ron worked in wholesale electronics for most of his career, moving to the west coast in 1986 with his wife Joyce. For a time, he and his son-in-law Tom ran a consulting business helping companies train employees in the early stages of personal computer technology. Ron and Joyce retired to Vancouver Island in 1991, living in Qualicum Beach briefly and then moving to Parksville, where he spent his remaining years. Ron was an active volunteer for Errington Therapeutic Riding Association, the Citizens on Patrol, and also driving people to appointments for SOS until his own health precluded these activities. He moved to care in 2013 and, although his health gradually declined, he enjoyed and appreciated the care he received while living at Stanford Place. Ron’s family would also like to extend their appreciation to the staff at Stanford for making Dad feel this was his home.

Nancy Kathleen Shatto Nancy Kathleen Shatto passed away in Coquitlam, BC on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at the age of 90 years. A Memorial Service was held at FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL, 3220 – 4 Street N.W., Calgary (across from Queen’s Park Cemetery) on Monday, December 7, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. Fond memories and tributes may be posted to her Facebook page.

THANK YOU to the honest person who turned in my keys with the carved owl on the chain, to the Qualicum Post Office. Much appreciated.

CRAFT FAIRS

Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family via the website www.fostersgardenchapel.ca FOSTER’S GARDEN CHAPEL • FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM Telephone: 403-297-0888 • Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial

Colin Roberts 1960 - 2015 Colin Roberts was born in Derbyshire England in July of 1960 and passed away in Nanaimo December 1, 2015. Colin immigrated to Canada when he was a young boy. He grew up in Nanaimo and enjoyed all activities involving cars, especially classic cars and the outdoors. He spent his career as a mechanic at Nanaimo Chrysler, and recently moved to Qualicum Beach where he enjoyed spending time with the neighbors, family and Rosie, the Westie. Colin enjoyed many trips through the western U.S., Mexico and England. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Helen Roberts, brother Nigel, sisters Lesley Cook, and Joanne Wilson and many nephews and nieces. Colin was pre-deceased by his father Derek Roberts and his brother Derek Roberts Jr.

COMING EVENTS

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Please join us in a celebration of Colin’s life on Sunday, December 13 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm at the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club, 665 Jones St., Qualicum Beach. Bring photos or memories you would like to share.

Flowers are gratefully declined but please consider a donation in Colin’s name to the Nanaimo Hospice where he received wonderful care.

Elaine Elenore VanderByl October 27, 1917 – December 5, 2015 Elaine Elenore VanderByl (Oma, great Oma and Auntie Elaine) passed away peacefully at St. Charles Manor in Victoria BC on December 5th, 2015, at the age of 98yrs. Elaine was born on Oct. 17th, 1917 in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her parents William Kancir and Elizabeth (Bessie) Ardelyn; her 1st husband, Major Richard Terence Cook; her 2nd husband, Christianus Josefus VanderByl; sisters, Marie Schuster, Kay Stefanyk, Irene O’Crane, Julia Kreutzer and Anne Elliott; and brother, John Kancir. Elaine is survived by many stepchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Auntie Elaine, Oma, and Great Oma to some of us, was a witty, loving and caring person always prompting discussions of views on all matters. She was loved, respected and a leader in her own right and will be sorely missed. Elaine was an active member of the Church of the Ascension for many years, a keen bridge player and loved to travel the world. She was a voracious reader and in her early years helped fundraise and was a founder of the Salt Spring Island Library.

We wish Elaine a loving and peaceful journey.

In keeping with Ron’s wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honour his memory may do so by making a donation in his name to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, Donations Department, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC V6H 3V2.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, December 11th at the Catholic Church of the Ascension, 887 Wembley Road in Parksville. A private family interment will follow.

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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INFORMATION

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Kathleen Malfesi

her 95 years; through it all she was adventurous, independent, resourceful and determined. Intelligent and always eager to learn, she was talented in many fields. Always generous, she delighted in creating a warm and supportive home for family and friends. Most of all, she was a dedicated and loving mother and grandmother, and the perfect soul mate for Michael during their sixty-nine years of marriage. Greatly saddened and holding her forever in their hearts are husband Michael, children Kathleen (Ken), Barbara (the late Cashman), Karen (Robert), Michael (Louise), grandchildren Kris, Tiffany (Josh), Roger (Shannon), Rebecca (Chris), James (Maralee), Sarah (Joel), Brittany, Julia, Michael, Scott, Brian and nine great-grandchildren. Special thanks to the compassionate and caring staff at Qualicum Manor, the Fern Tree Clinic Staff and Dr. Kevin Martin, Medicine Centre Staff, homehelpers Pauline and Leslie and all of Mike and Kayâ€™s wonderful neighbours and friends. A graveside service and celebration of life attended by family and friends was held November 30, 2015.

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Kathleen died peacefully and with grace and dignity on the evening of November 23, 2015. Her loving husband, Michael, was never far from her side, especially in the last few challenging months. Born in 1920 to Charles and Leila Young on a farm in southern Manitoba, Kay grew up in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. Music was her passionate focus, and at a young age she earned her Toronto Conservatory Degree. Study of piano and organ took her many places; in early 1945 while travelling by train to eastern Canada, she met the future love of her life Michael, a charming young Italian in the Canadian Navy. A strong connection was forged by their shared love of music â€“ they corresponded for the remainder of the war while he was overseas, married in August 1946, and settled in London, Ontario. In 1950 they moved to Calgary where the family grew. Life was full of family activities, music teaching and performing, and participation in church, community and service organizations. In 1967 the family moved to Coquitlam, BC, and in 1985 Mike and Kay retired to Qualicum Beach where they continued involvement in music and service organizations. Kathleen saw much change in

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Abbeyfield Houses Alberni Valley Society provides housing and meals to 21 independent resident seniors in a non-profit facility. We are seeking a motivated individual with the skills, qualifications and experience to both manage the day to day operation of our facility, and to lead all social, recreational and personal support programs for our residents.

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Qualicum Beach Community Hall 644 Memorial Ave. Dec. 13th & 20th Sunday 10am-3pm Artists & Artisans, Food & Merriment Free Admission

ERRINGTON CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRE FREE Admission

Saturday, Dec. 12, 10am-3pm Gifts and foods by local artisans. Lunch and refreshments available. Basket draw ticket with purchase.

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The successful candidate will have formal training and demonstrated abilities in seniors programming, or a related field; a good knowledge of geriatric care, and preferably experience in supervision or management. A Manager of Food Services and Housekeeping will report to this position. This is a new position and is anticipated to be full-time, Monday to Friday, although there is some flexibility as to working hours. Salary will be determined, commensurate with qualifications. More information can be obtained by email abbeymanager@shaw.ca/, and applications and resumes will be accepted until Friday, December 18th, at email above, by hand or mail at the Abbeyfield House, 3839 8th Ave, Port Alberni V9Y 8J6.

HELP WANTED

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 driverâ€™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: Peter McCully, Publisher Parksville Qualicum Beach News #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville, B.C. V9P 2H2 or e-mail: publisher@pqbnews.com

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In 1976, prior to the Drinking & Driving Counter Attack programs, there were more than 300 fatalities from alcohol-related collisions in our province. As awareness and enforcement campaigns increased, this number dropped to 116 in 2009. With the new toughened and immediate impaired legislation, last year there were 58 fatalities from alcohol-related collisions. Despite this swing in the right direction, 58 fatalities are still unacceptable and completely needless. If you are having a few drinks this holiday season, please find a safe way home. Expect and embrace the fact that there will be extra enforcement and roadblocks this holiday season.

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Better Business Bureau (BBB) serving Vancouver Island announced the 2015 Torch Award Winners at the annual awards gala celebration hosted at the Union Club of B.C. in Vancouver on Nov. 6. Three Parksville Qualicum Beach area business were nominated by their customers for the BBB Torch Awards. “Congratulations to the following companies that have demonstrated their exemplary commitment to honest and ethical business practices and customer service excellence,” said Rosalind Scott, president and CEO of BBB serving Vancouver Island. In the category of Construction, the winner was X 2 Lewis Modern Home Renovations of Qualicum Beach. In the category of Roofing Contractors, the winner was Oceanside Roofing Ltd. of Parksville. In the category of Community Engagement, the winner was M & N Mattress Shop Ltd. of Parksville.

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Do you have local sports news? contact: Tyson Taylor, Sports Reporter email: sports@pqbnews.com phone: 250-951-3809

KwaliKum BasKetBall

KSS senior girls start season with wins

Qualicum Beach team headed to Duncan for their second tournament in two weeks T yson Taylor

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The Kwalikum Kondors senior girls basketball team is off to a solid start this season, beating the NDSS Islanders twice in a week. In action Tuesday night at home, the Kondors squared off against the NDSS Islanders (Nanaimo) for the second time in four days. With a good idea of what to expect, the Kondors were able to execute their game plan early and were successful from the opening tip off. They would cruise to a 58–37 win over the Islanders, with Jenna Milne, Jordanne Hansen and Maya Gayton all scoring in double digits. “It’s nice facing the same team,” Gayton said. “You get to know an opponent and what they’re all about when you see them that close and this early in the season.” “That being said, we’ve got to make sure that we don’t give teams a chance to really see what we’re all about either. But it’s still early, there’s lots of time ahead of us with the season and we’re only going to continue to work and get better.” Last weekend the Kondors were in action at a tournament in Nanaimo at Wellington Sec-

tyson taylor Photo

Jenna Milne drives baseline during action on Tuesday evening as the Kwalikum Kondors took on the NDSS Islanders. The Kondors would cruise to a 58-37 win.

ondary School, where they were victorious over the host Wildcats and beat the Islanders in their second game of the tournament. KSS would lose their third and final game against a very strong, talented Ballenas Whalers team. “It was a good start for our season,” Kondors senior girls coach Butch Gayton said. “I thought

that we played very well in our first two games against Wellington and NDSS.” “That third game against Ballenas was tough for us, we had a few problems in that one. Ballenas has a very solid, very talented team and they’re going to be very difficult for a lot of teams this season like they’ve been the

last few years.” “But we’re excited with the start we had to our season and we’re going to look to build on it through the month heading into the new year.” For the Kondors, the month of December brings another tournament this upcoming weekend in Duncan, as they’ll head to

Duncan Christian School on Friday for their second tournament in as many weeks. “Another good test for us,” Gayton said. “Getting a chance to play in some tournaments early on will only make us better. It gives us a chance to see some teams we might not normally play against and it lets us see where we stack up against some top-notch competition. The more games we get under our belts, the more we’re going to get used to each other on the court.” They’ll also see action in the 2015 KSS Alumni tournament, facing off against former alumni on the girls side of things (see page A36). “That’s always fun for me.” Gayton said. “Being able to see all the players returning from through the years, it’s great for everyone involved. Our girls know it’s going to be a challenge but it’s also all about having fun.” In junIor actIon, both the junior boys and girls Kondors came away with wins over the Woodlands Eagles. Ethan Christensen led the boys with 30 points, and Charlotte Palmer led her team with 30 points. The junior boys team is also looking for help with coaching. You can contact Butch Gayton at 250-7525651 for more information.

Ballenas BasKetBall

Whalers dispose of Bulldogs 53-31 at home Parksville senior boys basketball team at Comox tournament this weekend and hosts North Islands this season T yson Taylor

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The Ballenas Whalers senior boys basketball team continued their winning ways on Tuesday night, disposing of the Barsby Bulldogs at home. Leading the way for the Whalers in their 53-31 victory was Aaron Paetkau with 18 points. Brendan Harstaad had 14 points in a physical game against the

always-tough Bulldogs. “We didn’t play well,” coach Taylor Wilson said. “We played down to the level of our competition, so it wasn’t pretty.” “The boys were a little nervous playing at home; they got away from the game plan we wanted to execute so it was tough. We did come out with the

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win though, so that’s a positive to take away from it for sure.” Hosting the North Islands this season, the Whalers will need to get used to playing in front of friends and family if they’re going to continue to have success going forward. “We need to keep getting better,” Wilson said. “I think we might have been

a little over-confident heading into this game against Barsby after winning the tournament in North Vancouver, so it was a wake-up call for us for sure.” “We’ve got a few things to work on, a few things we can fix and we’ll be looking to make sure we do that this weekend at our tournament at Mark Isfeld in Comox.”

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It’s that time of year again, as players from years past will dust off their shoes and make sure to spend a little more time stretching in anticipation of the annual Kwalikum Secondary School Alumni Basketball Tournament. Last year, it was the Kwalikum Kondors senior boys basketball team taking home the “Golden Shoe” for winning the alumni tournament. With the team being split thanks to graduating players, there’s going to be some extra motivation from both the graduates from last season and this year’s installment of the senior team to see who will come away with the “Golden Shoe” once again. Of course, there’s the remaining alumni from years gone by that will look to have something to say about who walks away as the winner this year. The tournament will run December 19 and 20 at Kwalikum Secondary School. tyson taylor Photo Any former players lookJustin Tryon throws down a dunk in last year’s installment of the ing to take part can contact KSS Alumni Basketball tournament. The 2015 tournament takes Butch Gayton at 250-752place Dec. 19-20 at Kwalikum Secondary School. 5651.

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The field is set for the 2016 Tim Hortons B.C. Junior Curling Championships, in Kamloops, where locals will be looking to make some noise on the ice. Michaela Douglas, from Parksville, and her teammates will be among the eight junior women’s teams in Kamloops (from December 29 to January 3) looking to represent British Columbia and advance to the M&M Meat Shops Canadian Junior Championships in

Stratford, Ontario at the end of January. Douglas serves as the second on the team, along with skip Shawna Jensen, third Katherine Silversides, lead Rebecca Douglas and fifth Sarah McCrady. Team Jensen is coached by Dave Douglas. The junior men’s and women’s finals will be televised live on Rogers Sportsnet. You can check out the schedule at www.curlbc.ca/ communications/tv-schedules for times on January 3. — With files from Curling B.C.

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