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Water petition under fire A delegation of residents who live in San Pareil had some harsh words for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) for the way it conducted a petition in their neighbourhood that will see taxpayers footing the bill for costly water system improvements. A petition asking residents to favour a $1.4 million plan that would see modifications to the water system to improve firefighting flow in the area, garnered enough signatures to allow the RDN to proceed. However, some residents are accusing the RDN of unethical practices in conducting the petition process.
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Storm damage being cleaned up A storm that battered Vancouver Island Thursday didn’t spare the Oceanside area, but the damage was relatively mild, says BC Hydro. The storm, which forced the cancelation of ferry service and knocked out power to thousands of customers, saw gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour slam into communities across the south coast.
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O, Little Town It is almost time to taste, smell and hear the real life Bethlehem village at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. The 19th annual Bethlehem Walk takes place December 10 to 13 at the church on Pym Street. The Walk runs between 6 and 8:30 p.m.
Taylor Grobowski fed the net three times against Comox Saturday night and the hometown Generals are savouring their first sweep of the Comox Valley Glacier Kings in two years. See page A29 for more. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO
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A delegation of residents who live in San Pareil had some harsh words for the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) for the way it conducted a petition in their neighbourhood that will see taxpayers footing the bill for costly water system improvements. A petition asking residents to favour a $1.4 million plan that would see modifications to the water system to improve fire flow in the area, garnered enough signatures to allow the RDN to proceed with the work. Some residents, however, are accusing the RDN of unethical practices in conducting the petition process. At the November 22 board meeting, a handful of residents said they were intimidated into signing the petition and questioned the process in which it was carried out. The controversy surrounding the petition process pitted residents against each other and some of the homeowners not in favour of the water upgrades called into question the moral compass of the RDN. Several RDN staff members were forced to defend the process that was used to carry out the petition. They explained it was a legitimate process that was not part of the elections act. San Pareil resident Rose Anne McQueen accused the RDN of dividing her neighbourhood and displaying a serious lapse in its moral compass by releasing the names of those homeowners who had signed the petition. SEE
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Storm reminds Islanders to have a disaster kit ready By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER A storm that battered Vancouver Island Thursday didn’t spare the Oceanside area, but the damage was relatively mild, says BC Hydro. The storm, which forced the cancelation of ferry service and knocked out power to thousands
of customers, saw gusts of up to 90 kilometres per hour slam into communities across the south coast. BC Hydro spokesperson Ted Olynyk reported the storm caused two power outages in the Oceanside area. “One of them was about 2,000 customers around the weigh scales and the other was about 200 customers in Errington,” he said.
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Overall, downed trees and falling branches knocked out power to about 4,400 customers. Although the damage was light, Olynyk stressed it should be a wakeup call to area residents. “Every storm should be treated as a reminder to those of us living on Vancouver Island that we need to be prepared, whether it is a storm that causes outages or any
other natural disaster,” Olynyk said. “People need to make sure they have an emergency kit and we have to remind ourselves how long the outages were in 2006-07 — multi-day events. Have fresh batteries in your flashlights, a batteryoperated radio, candles, food, water, extra medications and a plan, in case the power can’t be restored within a reasonable period.”
QUALICUM BEACH — Overall in the Qualicum Beach civic election, councillor-elect Bill Luchtmeijer took the top spot in the tally board Nov. 19, with 2,615 votes, just ahead of mayor Teunis Westbroek, who garnered 2,608 votes in his successful bid. Incumbent councillor Mary Brouilette was third, with 2,299 votes, followed by Dave Willie, with 2,041 and Scott Tanner with 1,981 votes. Suzanne Adkins topped the ranks of unsuccessful candidates, garnering 1,484 votes, while mayoral challenger Mike Wansink was next, with 1,478. Tom Davies tallied 1,349 votes, while Carol Nicol Dowe received 921 votes, followed closely by Rich Mennie, with 904. Ed Woloshyn rounded out the pack with a total of 761 votes. — Neil Horner
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NEWS Let teens vote says Archer By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS VICTORIA — With participation in elections declining at every level, B.C.’s new chief electoral officer wants to extend voter registration to 16-yearolds while they are in high school. Keith Archer released a report suggesting the government consider that move, to get more young people registered and ready to vote when they turn 18. Currently the lowest level of participation is in the 18-to-25 age group, as well as the lowest number of registered voters. “Our sense is that by introducing a provisional voter register, we’ll be able to communicate with young voters earlier on, and probably to do so as part of their high school social studies curriculum,” Archer said. “And partnering with social studies curriculum developers provides us with a real opportunity to enhance civics education within KEITH ARCHER that group, and to address ... B.C.’s chief generally the importance electoral officer of voting in a democracy.” Attorney General Shirley Bond said she supports the idea in principle, especially after Saturday’s municipal elections where fewer than one in three eligible voters took place in many communities. “We simply have to look at the elections that took place on the weekend,” Bond said. “We need to make sure we look at how we get our participation numbers up, and what better place to start than young people.” Archer is also recommending the government explore options for electronic voting, which is being studied by Ontario and the federal agency, Elections Canada. Municipal leaders endorsed the idea of online voting by a two-to-one margin at their annual convention in September. Archer said current B.C. election law does not allow for anything other than paper-based voting at the provincial level. Bond said online voting was a commitment of Premier Christy Clark’s leadership campaign, and she intends to appoint an expert panel shortly to make recommendations. “We have to make sure that it’s safe and secure, and people have been worried about that,” Bond said.
Impaired deaths down in B.C. By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS VICTORIA — B.C.’s tough new impaired driving penalties have helped reduce deaths by 40 per cent in the first year since they came into effect, according to preliminary figures released by the provincial government recently. There were 68 alcoholrelated deaths across B.C. in the 12 months that ended Sept. 30, compared with 113 deaths in the previous 12 months. Premier Christy Clark and Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond marked the occasion with a ceremony in front of the legislature, with police officers and Laurel Middelaer, whose four-year-old daughter Alexa was struck and killed by an impaired driver in Delta in 2008. Clark announced a $40,000 contribution to establish “Alexa’s Bus,” a mobile road safety unit that will focus on impaired driving education and enforcement. Clark said the statistics validate a controversial decision by the government to implement Canada’s
Laurel Middelaer (front left) joins Premier Christy Clark, Public Safety Minister Shirley Bond and police officers to announce results of the first year of B.C.’s new impaired driving penalties. TOM FLETCHER/BLACK PRESS PHOTO toughest roadside penalties for blood alcohol readings as low as 0.05 per cent. A blood alcohol reading in the “warn” range between 0.05 and 0.08 per cent can result in a three-day driving ban, a $200 “ad-
ministrative penalty” and another $250 fee to have a driver’s licence reinstated. Drivers may also have their car impounded for three days and be billed for towing and storage. For roadside readings
of 0.08 per cent or higher, police have the option of imposing a 90-day driving ban, a $500 fine and impounding the vehicle for 30 days. — Black Press
OCSC looks to spark some direct action By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER The occupy movement encampments may have been pulled down in cities across North America, but Rick Sullivan wants to make sure people are ready for the next chapter in the saga. Sullivan, the spokesperson for the Oceanside Coalition for Strong Communities, said his group is organizing an all-day forum on Sunday, Dec. 4 to talk about peaceful, direct action. “It’s an attempt to see if there is interest in the community to establish a network of people who would be interested in taking peaceful,
non-violent direct action in the face of events that we can find no other remedy to,” Sullivan said. “It’s a follow-up to a similar workshop in the Comox Valley recently, organized by Kel Kelly.” In particular, Sullivan said, the proposed coal mine in Fanny Bay could prove the focus for protest. “Suppose they couldn’t end up shipping through Port Alberni and they had to truck or train the stuff down to Nanaimo,” he said. “It would go right through our back door. That stuff is inevitably around during transport and there is always the prospect of an accident.” As well, he said, the logging of
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Rare bird spotted By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Birding fans were all a-twitter and flocking to Oceanside on the weekend in hopes of catching a glimpse of a very rare visitor. Sandra Gray, the organizer of the yearly Christmas Bird Count in Oceanside, said the visitor was a summer Tanager, which was spotted in the Columbia Beach area. “It’s an extreme rarity in this
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Water infrastructure failing: RDN As Chief Administrative Officer Carol Mason explained, the process used to conduct the petition was intended to be transparent and that included the public having access to all petition information. Mason said the RDN chose to use the petition process to obtain approval for the water upgrades rather than a referendum process because the latter would have allowed non-taxpaying residents to have input on a project that has financial implications for people who own homes in the area. It was also pointed out that the petition process is far less costly to conduct than a referendum. The Shorewood San Pareil Owners and Residents Association (SSPORA) had come out in favour of the upgrades but not all neighbours were on board and the issue resulted in some heated exchanges. Resident Helmut Orenjak asked the board to have an independent audit of the entire process and accused the RDN of being complicit with members of SSPORA to actively engage in dissemination of information to intimidate residents. Home owner Lee Hunter also accused the RDN of using fear mongering tactics and stated that threats of their fire insurance
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rates going up substantially if no improvements were made were unfounded. Barney Morrow agreed and said according to his insurance agent there is adequate fire protection for the neighbourhood and no concern for a rate increase. Jo Dunn of SSPORA defended the RDN’s conduct and said the process was clear and comprehensive and people who canvassed the community in support of the water improvements did so respectfully and with no intimidation. Mike Donnelly, Manager of Community Water for the RDN, also defended the way in which the petition was carried out and said it was a valid process. He reiterated that the infrastructure supplying water to the area is declining and currently there is a lack of full fire protection in the area but improvements to the system will remedy that. Despite the repeated explanations by staff, which indicated the process was meant to be transparent, the angry residents still were not satisfied. The board, in the end, voted to accept the results and proceed with the project, which will see homeowners’ taxes go up by about $400 per year.
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RDN to expand transit, add fare hike By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER
an open house from 12 to 8 p.m. at Beban Park in Nanaimo to explain the specifics of this expansion to current and future riders. “This significant increase in transit service will mostly be noticeable to City of Nanaimo transit users, but there will also be improvements for residents of the Bowser area, and for commuters who travel to Nanaimo from the Oceanside area,” explained RDN Transit Select Committee Chair Bill Holdom. “This open house will give our ridership the opportunity to take a look at these service improve-
Achadinha. “Working with our local partners and gathering public feedback on these enhancements will help ensure that transit is effective, efficient, and provides the best value for our customers.” The board also approved a partnership with Woodgrove Mall that will see New Year’s Day transit service. Normally the RDN buses are parked on the statutory holiday but on January 1, 2012 the buses will be rolling with Woodgrove Mall picking up half the operating cost. The estimated cost for the service is $17,900, not
ments, ask questions and provide feedback about Regional District of Nanaimo Transit.” The expanded transit service will include more frequent trips to commercial areas and major hubs including Departure Bay Ferry Terminal, Vancouver Island University and Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, and will increase convenience for residents who use the system for dayto-day commuting. “Expanded and improved transit service will support the growing demand of our customers in Nanaimo,” said BC Transit President and CEO Manuel
including any cash fares. The total cost to the RDN would be approximately $8,900 minus any cash fares. Staff said that given the essential role of public transit in a sustainable region, running the buses will keep cars off the road and result in a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and that is one of the primary goals of the Transit Department. For more information about the Dec. 6 open house or the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System service expansion, call 250390-6565 or 250-954-1001.
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While transit users will be facing a 25-cent fare increase in the new year, they will also be receiving improved service. Bus travel in the Nanaimo area is about to get easier and more convenient thanks to a 5,000 service-hour expansion scheduled for March 4, 2012. On Nov. 22, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) board voted to approve an expanded transit service. On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the RDN Transit System and BC Transit are hosting
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BILL NEUFELD ... water treatment is the city’s prime concern
New Parksville city councillor Bill Neufeld is excited about his new position on council and eager to start working on what he sees as the biggest issue facing the city. “As I’ve said before, water is the prime concern and the cost of the treatment plant,” he said. “I think it’s based on a lot of false assumptions, such as the number of people that are going to be living here,” he said. Neufeld said the treatment plant is based on the Regional District of Nanaimo growth strategy which calls for, “a tremendous amount of growth in Nanoose Bay and Fairwinds that the community of Parksville keep making clear it doesn’t want.” He said even the highest growth estimates for the next 20 years don’t justify the cost that the Parksville residents are going to be faced with. Other areas of concern he wants to get into include tourism and the arts, which he said could work together with things like the historical society to develop a more unique plan for downtown revitalization. He said the city should be supporting the arts and historical groups more actively as a way to promote tourism.
Outgoing director will take care of health issues in retirement By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER There were some hugs and handshakes at the Regional District of Nanaimo Board meeting Tuesday, Nov 22 as directors and staff members wished Lou Biggemann all the best. The outgoing Area F director who didn’t seek another term said he enjoyed his nine years represent-
ing the people in Coombs, Hilliers and Errington. He said when he first joined the RDN, he had little experience in the political arena and over the years he has learned a lot. He said he is proud of the work that he has done in the area and pointed to the improvements to the Coombs Recreation Hall as well as helping with the development
of Meadowood and the fire hall there. Along with the good things he participated in he admitted there were some controversial decisions he was involved in including the implementation of building inspections in the area, but he said he stands by the decision. “My wife and I took lots of heat over that. People do tell me now that they think building inspection is a good thing.” His advice to the director taking over his
seat at the RDN table; “Don’t be afraid to ask questions, see what is happening in the area and keep people informed.” Biggemann said now that his work as a politician is over, he will take some time to look after his health. The former police officer has some de-
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generation in his hips that requires him to walk with a cane. He said when he was stationed in Squamish in the early years as a policeman, he got hit by a car one night while directing traffic and was thrown into the bush where he sustained many broken bones.
“I was told my body would pay for it down the road and that is what is happening now.” Biggemann, who was born in 1935, said he is looking forward to spending more time with his family who supported him 100 percent during his time in office.
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By TOM FLETCHER BLACK PRESS Chilliwack-Hope MLA Barry Penner is leaving politics in January to work at a Vancouver law firm, rather than serve out his term until the scheduled election in May 2013. Penner announced in August that he wouldn’t seek re-election for a fifth term, stepping down as attorneygeneral to spend more time with his wife and young daughter. At that time he was expecting a fall election, but Premier Christy Clark soon announced that the vote would be delayed. Clark said recently she was expecting Penner’s earlier departure. It means there may be at least two byelections at the same time, for ChilliwackHope and Port Moody-Coquitlam, where former cabinet minister Iain Black stepped down. That byelection must be held by March. Clark said she isn’t worried about Penner’s departure creating an opportunity for the B.C. Conservative Party to gain a foothold, or at least split the vote enough for an NDP member to be elected in the conservative-leaning Fraser Valley constituency. “I think in fact it’s an opportunity for us,” Clark said. “You might see more than one
Barry Penner and son Fintry. byelection happen at a time, and I think it’s an opportunity for renewal for our party.” Penner has accepted a job as senior counsel at Davis LLP, an international law firm based in Vancouver. Starting in January he will be dealing with environmental law and renewable energy, a longstanding interest of his. Penner received a letter from B.C.’s conflict of interest commissioner detailing the restrictions on his dealings with government. Penner touched on highlights of his 15-year political career, where he served as environment and aboriginal
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relations minister as well as attorney general. Among them were battling the Sumas Energy 2 gas-fired power plant in Washington state. Penner poked fun at his own career in his farewell speech to the legislature. “I won’t even mention carrying Vancouver Island marmots on my back as dedicated volunteers and our government worked to increase their population by more than 700 per cent, or burrowing owls defending their mates and biting my thumb, or our evertrusty cat Ranger, who got too close to a candle during Earth Hour,” he said.
MLA on long road to recover y By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Parksville-Qualicum MLA Ron Cantelon is recovering well says his constituency assistant. Cantelon suffered a serious heart attack while attending the legislature in late October and was rushed to Royal Jubilee Hospital in Victoria, where he underwent heart surgery.
Contacted Monday, Caroline Waters said she talked to Cantelon on the weekend and found him in good spirits. “He’s a trooper,” she said. “He’s out and about and walking his dog, changing his health patterns and changing his lifestyle. “He’s pretty much focused.” Waters said the actual date of Cante-
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remains up to his physician, but added she expects him to be back at his seat when the legislature begins sitting in January. “He’s just remarkable,” she said. “I imagine a lot of that is because he doesn’t smoke or drink, so he has less far to come back. He tires out, but we keep him busy, but not stressed.” news@pqbnews.com
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Suspect arrested in Port death PORT ALBERNI — A suspect in the death of a 56-year-old man on Thursday in Port Alberni is now facing charges in the incident. Port Alberni provincial Crown counsel Gordon Baines confirmed that William David Oickle, 28, is
charged with one count of manslaughter in the death of George Ledrew. Oickle is being held in custody and will next appear in Port Alberni Provincial Court via video on Dec. 15. On Thursday, police responded to reports of a man passed out on a sidewalk in the vicinity of Eighth Avenue and Maitland Street at 1:30 a.m.
Officers responded to the scene and immediately called BC Ambulance, who responded and declared the man deceased. The man showed signs of injury and certain factors about the incident promoted police to deem the death suspicious so the forensic identification unit was brought in to aid the investigation. At 3:30 p.m. on Thursday,
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police arrested Oickle in connection with the incident, Allan said. Ledrew’s death is the second to have recently occurred in the area. In August, a 22-year-old man was found dead in the same vicinity. No cause of death was released at the time, and no charges stemmed from the incident.
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A handful of citizens rallied outside Nanaimo-Cowichan NDP MP Jean Crowder’s office on Victoria Crescent Thursday. A similar event was also scheduled at Nanaimo-Cowichan Conservative MP James Lunney’s office. you he was voted in to be tough on crime, but he’s not speaking for all the Canadian people,” said Barbara Kohlman, rally organizer at Crowder’s office. “Putting people in jail with longer sentences has been proven around the world not to work. But our government is not listening.” Kohlman said there are parts of the bill Leadnow agrees with, including harsher penalties for sexual offences and serious crimes. “But we can’t support it the way it’s written right now,” she said. “They’re going to send teens to jail for shop-
lifting or growing a few pot plants. That means a criminal record that could ruin their lives.” Bob Kopiyaka of Nanaimo attended the rally over concerns mandatory-minimum sentences for non-violent crimes is going to put people who shouldn’t be there in jail. “There is no crime crisis in this country. We have the safest streets in the world,” he said. “This bill will fill up our jails and could cause the crime crisis it’s supposed to address.” Both Crowder and Lunney were in Ottawa Thursday.
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.C. Liberal MLA Moira Stilwell has proposed legislation to help prevent concussions in youth sports. The private member’s bill would make it law to remove a young athlete from play if a concussion is suspected. The proposed law recognizes that the majority of sport-related head injuries occur in athletes younger than 20, and the frequency of injuries is increasing. Even with Hockey Canada’s new rules, head shots occur frequently in minor hockey. Sometimes penalties are called, often not. Such inconsistency only confuses players and puts them at risk. These rules need to be more strictly enforced. No game More is unknown than known about concussions. We know what causes them, but not why is worth some people feel some symptoms while others jeopardizing experience a sudden onset of depression. their futures There’s no clinically tested treatment for concussions. Rest is best. Sidney Crosby just returned to the NHL after 10 months recuperating from a concussion. Other players have had to retire after sustaining multiple concussions. These are professional athletes; they know the risks and what’s at stake — for some, their jobs. But so few children will ever play junior or college, let alone pro. They have their whole lives ahead of them. No game is worth jeopardizing their futures. We need to do everything possible to educate them about brain injuries, to teach them to protect themselves and respect one another, without instilling fear. It’s not as simple as telling them to keep their heads up and elbows down. We must help them value our most valuable asset – our brains. Use them. — editorial from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows News/Black Press
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id you catch that photo in the newspapers of Vladimir Putin emerging from the Black Sea looking like James Bond, carrying two ancient Greek amphorae? Now, that’s the kind of photo op any politician would eat his left arm to be able to post on his website. How prescient of the Russian president to have brought along government photographers on his vacation to record his moment of triumph — and on only his third time scuba diving! Gosh, many archaeologists spend their whole careers dreaming of making a discovery like that. Pretty impressive. And utterly bogus. Somebody spilled the borscht on Putin’s attempt at public relations. Turns out the 2,000year old jugs he ‘discovered’ had actually been found during a legitimate archaeological dig and conveniently placed off shore in
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a couple of meters of water. I wonder how you say ‘hubris’ in Russian. The word comes from the same place those waterlogged amphorae did — ancient Greece. It’s derived from the word ‘hybris’ which means ‘wanton presumption toward the gods’. Your grandmother would have called it being ‘too big for your britches’. There’s a lot of it going around. Back in 1812, the Emperor of France, King of Italy and master of continental Europe, one Napoleon Bonaparte, decided he was ready to take on Russia. He assembled an army of 500,000 soldiers and, despite the warnings of his top advisors, started marching on Moscow. Later that same year, in the dead of winter,
barely 20,000 French survivors staggered back to France. Hubris one; Bonaparte, no score. The late and unlamented Muammar Gaddafi adored By being photographed Arthur in buffoonish comic Black opera costumes, surrounded by a phalanx of big-bosomed Amazonian bodyguards. He ended up, as the world knows, being hauled, squealing, out of a drainage pipe in the desert. Mussolini with his chest puffed out like a pouter pigeon; Hitler with his lunatic, rabid dog stare; Mao bobbing like a bloated cork in the Yangtze. What is it about the siren song of front-page glory that tempts leaders to look so ridiculous so often? Western leaders are not im-
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mune to the disease of hubris. George (the Dim One) Bush will live on in history, if only for the incredibly tone-deaf photograph that shows him grinning, duded up like a for-real fighter pilot on the deck of an aircraft carrier with a banner reading ‘Mission Accomplished’ behind him. The year was 2003. One hundred and 39 American casualties had been recorded in Iraq. In less than a decade, another 4,000 U.S. troops would die there — not to mention hundreds of thousands of Iraqi civilians. And Canadian leaders? That brings us to Lake Okanagan and a press conference in 2000. Stockwell Day is running hard for the Prime Minister’s office. Actually, he’s riding hard — on a Jet Ski, wearing a skin-tight wetsuit. He slews the Jet Ski up to the dock, flashes a 500-kilowatt Hollywood grin and indicates to reporters that he’s
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ready to take questions. It should have worked. Instead the members of the Fourth Estate all but wet their pants laughing. Instantly, Stockwell Day became the butt of ten thousand jokes from coast to coast to coast. Somebody should have warned him that Canadians don’t do hubris so well. And from all appearances, neither do the Irish. They just elected Michael D. Higgins as their president. At age 70, short and bald, he’s an unlikely candidate for PR photos. Mister Higgins, a poet, a politician and a peace activist, was described in the Irish Times as: “Avuncular, erudite, experienced with the Irish gift for language and tune, a bockety knee and a whiff of diddly-aye for the Yanks.” I don’t care how he’d look in a wet suit; if I was Irish he’d have my vote.
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LETTERS Two angels and an injured animal As I crossed the French Creek bridge tonight just after 5 p.m., I saw, in the dark, lying on the road between the highway and the off-ramp to Columbia Beach, an injured deer. It was very small, still alive and flicking it’s tail. I pulled off and stopped and ran back, not knowing what to do — how I would lift it up or how to get it into my car. Just at that moment, a yellow Beetle pulled over too and out jumped two young people who scooped up the little deer and said they would take it to a vet. My heartfelt thanks to you two — for your efforts to save that little life. Many people feel it’s just another deer, but some see every life as deserving a chance. You seemed just like two angels to me.
Jan Wilson Parksville
Movember idea is worth supporting As I saw that moustached photo jump off the page in THE NEWS of Nov. 22, my first thought was that Parksville’s press must be short of catchy news items and neat photos! But hey, face time can be very valuable! Why? Because I strongly support the Movember project because my beloved friend, Alan Birchard, passed away on October 30 after battling prostate cancer and heart ailments. I seek to raise some funding but it’s not mandatory by any stretch. If readers of THE NEWS want to give to Movember to raise funds for prostate cancer research, they can visit online: www.movember. com. My funding ID number is 1200866. It would be a real pleasure if readers could help me fund prostate cancer help for those who dearly need it. Many thanks for anyone doing so!
John Roberts Parksville
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ith the demise of the Federal Long Gun Registry, there are those proponents that do not want the actual computer database destroyed. They suggest that provincial and federal law enforcement agencies will want to us it for a variety of followup investigations. That suggested usage would be fraught with problems the proponents had not considered. The registry itself was designed and maintained as an interactive computer database. It was constantly updated by individuals who were required by law to report all their personal new long gun purchases, subsequent used sales, destruction, loss or theft. These transactions were entered to update the database by employees of that federal registry. These employees disappear with scrapping the program. Saving the registry database without any ongoing activity updates will render it useless. A dated white elephant. Imagine a future law enforcement investigation of an individual whose long guns have long since been sold, lost, destroyed or even stolen. The burning unanswered questions therefore is who is not going to keep that registry database up to date so an investigation does not become a wild goose chase.
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Jack Biickert Parksville
Let’s not lose our Canadian identity As a former member of the news media, I feel I should speak out on the use of Merry Christmas at this time of year. Recently on a radio station in Vancouver, an immigrant spoke out on the need for Canadians to take back our culture. Say Merry Christmas. A small video making the rounds even suggested that if a business does not have Merry Christmas in the window, don’t shop there. Schools, businesses, and the media are bowing to the minority. To those that do not like our Merry Christmas way of life, get over it. This is Canada. I know I speak for a lot of Canadians, Canadians fearing we are losing our culture and identity.
Wake up Canada, say Merry Christmas, God Save The Queen, say the Lord’s Prayer in School, and sing O’ Canada and believe in our country! Merry Christmas to all
Chuck Benson Parksville
Pension change is not acceptable Well it seems that the goblins in Ottawa are going to have a simply wonderful Christmas time! In 2012 the pension rules change retroactively for anyone between 60 and 65 who is still working. No matter that I signed an agreement with Revenue Canada, CPP and the Canadian government last year when I turned 60! I agreed that I would take a 30 per cent hit for the rest of my life (life expectancy 84 years), from my
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modest, and taxable pension. I’m employed, and so now must repay $100 (approx) per month from my modest pay — to the new CPP plan, along with a matching contribution from the employer of $100 (approx) totalling $2,400 per year — and that’s just from one person. For this mandatory payment, I will then receive an additional $10 (approx) per month, $120 per year, starting in 2013. I believe that this is absolute outright theft of an unprecedented scale, and an appalling, meanspirited action, which seems to have been pushed through with incredible speed — surprising how quickly things they want to pass can be dealt with. I would respect them more if they confessed to their gross mismanagement of the Canada Pension plan, and stated outright they’d screwed up on their endless calculations and revisions. They were unaware that Canadians were aging and living longer? If they can’t project that then I, with no financial background and access to the massive databases, could have pointed out the obvious. I have worked all my life, taken some time off for two children, paid taxes, paid property taxes, paid gas, hydro, increased food costs, gasoline and every other bill I have received throughout my life, and of course will continue to do so. But I resent this enforced pension action utterly and absolutely. I have two small thoughts about this. First, did Quebec politicians vote on this? Does this apply to Quebec also? How will this tax grab affect those politicians who are entitled to their huge pension payouts? Are they also included in this action? I’m now waiting for them to let me know at the end of 2012 that, oops, we are going to change it again! I am aware that there will be more fallout from this for others, and I thank you for the opportunity to write in to express my thoughts!
Joanna Holms Parksville
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What’s with our local gas stations? Today’s Times Columnist reveals that the price per litre in Victoria is $107.9 while ours remains at $127.9. Price gouging taken to new level.
Norm Woodcock Parksville
Thank you to all the Qualicum Beach businesses who donated items for the Moonlight Madness Secret Shopper basket. It was like Christmas had come early. All items will be enjoyed and appreciated by our family. Merry Christmas to all.
Christine Fereday Parksville
Huge thanks to Jim Marsh who helped save the life of our Australian shepherd who had escaped from the dog walker. Our dog was found wandering down the middle of Laburnum Road and had just been missed being hit twice by cars. Jim eventually caught and coaxed our scared boy into his van and took him home. Thanks also to Patty Turner who spent hours helping me try to find our dog on that day. We’re so pleased to have chosen Parksville as our new home.
Diane Schuller Parksville
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BUSINESS VIP open house at The Grotto Spa By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Several Oceanside ladies were treated to a night of pampering November 24 as The Grotto Spa at Tigh-Na-Mara hosted a VIP open house. Spa Director Paulina Alexander said they had a fantastic turn out for the fun filled night which included complimentary mini spa treatments, product sampling, appetizers, beverages and a flowing chocolate fountain. “Our team was excited to welcome many of our repeat guests as well as meet so many new people and introduce them to our fabulous spa,” said Alexander. Approximately 400 guests were on hand for the evening of fun. Some of the mini treatments included facials, manicures and scalp massages. A popular area in the spa was the salon where guests were lining up to get the hottest hair accessory this holiday season. Feathers were flying as several ladies took advantage of free feather hair extensions. The avian trend has taken flight recently and many people are getting on
board with the playful trend as a simple yet stylish way to update their look. The Grotto Spa believes in offering guest experiences that go beyond the expected and is rated the number one spa in Western Canada. Many of their treatments focus on West Coast natural ingredients and guests who attended the open house left with goody bags brimming with samples of some of the many natural products the spa carries. They will be drawing names for the door prizes this week and Alexander said they appreciate all of the feedback they received. “It felt amazing to host an evening of fun for our guests, and we look forward to planning future events. Thanks to all our attending guests who offered suggestions and feedback — this is very valuable to us.” She added they are thankful for the support of the community and look forward to seeing everyone in the near future. Tigh-Na-Mara Resort will be hosting their third Annual Toy Drive on Wednesday November 30 from 6 to 10 a.m.
Chamber likes new auditor
Aneilla Veselisin at the salon weaving a feather into the hair of Veronica Voerman of Qualicum Beach.
PARKSVILLE — The local chamber of commerce added its voice to the others welcoming the creation of an auditor general for local government in B.C. “While we recognize the work that the City of Parksville has done to be accountable we are pleased to see municipal accountability enshrined in legislation,” said Rudi Widddershoven, President of Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, “and we applaud the BC Government for making this bold move.”
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rom an estate planning point of view there are a number of ways to drive your family nuts. Not only can you drive them nuts but you can also create tensions and rifts in your family for generations to come. Here are the top 10 ways to achieve this: 1. Make sure you don’t have a will, this ways the courts can decide how your estate is to be distributed. If you were smart enough to get a will be sure to hide it so no one knows where it is, nothing like a good will hunt to get the family excited. If you do have a will make sure that it so old that it is no longer valid and does not remotely
reflect your current wishes. 2. Be sure to name your estate as the beneficiary on your RSP, RRIF and TFSA accounts so that your assets do not bypass probate and flow through your estate, this way the government can collect probate fees and your executor can earn more as your estate will be larger. The key takeaway of this strategy is that your spouse will not receive the assets immediately but will rather have to wait for the cash until your estate is settled, it will only be a couple of years at the most. 3. The above point applies to life insurance policies too, if
you make the estate the beneficiary of your life insurance policies, you turn what is a essentially a tax free, immediately payable benefit to a benefit that has to be waited for and will attract probate fees, your family will probably have smoke coming out their ears when they discover this one. 4. It is very important to leave bequests directly to minor children so that the office of the public trustee can oversee the cash the way they see fit and charge your family a fee to do so. 5. If you are the last surviving spouse make sure that you put your home and your investments in
Where it Counts By Stuart Kirk joint name with your kids to avoid probate fees, the beauty of this strategy is that if they ever get divorced or sued, you get to potentially lose those assets. 6. If you have a spouse make sure all your non-registered assets are not in joint name, this way you will not get to use the spousal rollover and your spouse will again have to wait until
your estate is settled before accessing the assets and again probate and executor fees will apply. You will also be happy to know that your estate will also have to pay any tax on the investments if you have any unrealized capital gains. 7. Make sure you don’t have an enduring power of attorney, this way if you ever lose your mental capacity your spouse may not make any financial decisions on your behalf that might benefit both of you. 8. If you are the last surviving spouse make sure that all your non-registered investments have no ability to designate a
beneficiary, that way all your assets can flow through your estate again costing money and wasting time. Whatever you do, do not use investments regulated under the insurance act where you can flow the proceeds directly to your heirs avoiding the estate and the fees associated with this, that would be way too simple. 9. Here is a good one, if you have a safety deposit box make sure your family does not know which bank you have it with. Even better, hide one key and lock the other one in the box. 10. Finally make sure your family has no idea where you have your investment
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By that time the railway was through and it spurred construction of the Qualicum Beach Hotel and the adjoining Qualicum Beach Memorial Golf Course. “Dad got a job as a gardener at the Qualicum Beach Hotel and the Brown Property.” His father was employed by General Noel Money, whose estate is known today as the Crown Mansion. The young Bert, as well as his brother Frank, would ride to the property from Coombs in their father’s Model T Ford, where they would also work for the General. “My dad looked after gardens, and then the golf course. My brother was 12 years older than I was. “General Money employed my brother first; then in 1930 I got a dollar a day pulling weeds.” He said when he was a kid General Money used to take him to the Stamp and the Ash Rivers for steelhead fishing. “I used to pack his gear. He wouldn’t let me touch his rod,” Topliffe admitted. When the 1930s came along Alexander Duncan McRae purchased 260 acres of land to be the site of his new country lodge. He named it Eaglecrest and at that time, it was the grandest property ever seen on central
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Shellfish station to host Nature Trust fundraiser By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER The aquaculture industry is growing worldwide and Vancouver Island is getting a reputation for its excellence in the field thanks to the innovative work being conducted in Baynes Sound. Vancouver Island University’s Centre for Shellfish Research Deep Bay Marine Field Station, located in the southern end of Baynes Sound, is a state of the art research centre performing a multi-faceted role in the community. The local research station is making a name for itself for its innovation in support of sustainable shellfish aquaculture development and preservation of coastal ecosystems. When it was constructed, sustainable building design technology and practices were used, including LEED certification. Clustering scientific, environmental, economic and public engagement programming into one facility it serves as a model of how various coastal and marine activities can co-exist harmoniously. An economic engine for revitalizing coastal and First
Nations communities the unique concept integrates the traditional roles of field stations within a comprehensive framework of green energy design and demonstration. The type of work being conducted at the centre fits right in with the mandate of The Nature Trust of BC. And because VIU’s Deep Bay Marine Field Station relies on the generosity of donors and support from the community, The Nature Trust of BC will be hosting an event at the station on Saturday, Dec. 3. The fundraiser for conservation in Baynes Sound will run from 4 to 8 p.m. and includes a tour of the new facility, reception, seafood buffet, live music, guest speakers such as Art Martell and a live auction. Each table will feature a unique centerpiece which is a shellfish feeding station. Tim Clermont of The Nature Trust said the new facility in Deep Bay is a perfect place to gather and support the conservation work going on in Baynes Sound. He said that back in 1980 The Nature Trust of BC acquired five properties in the area and he points out the area is a key habitat area in the province. “It is the second highest area
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“We want to bring awareness to the importance of the wildlife management area in Baynes
Sound and hopefully make sure that upstream logging and the proposed mine are done in a way that will not impact critical habitat area,” stated Clermont. He said the research centre is a place to bring together the those involved in conservation, business and recreation and preserve quality of life we all enjoy in this region. “If we stimulate the idea of more conservation of water ways and estuaries it will help fish and wildlife and the state of the art center a focal point for this.” With it’s green energy design and touch tanks, he said the education centre is a world class facility that the community has an opportunity to support it by attending the fundraiser. The station located at 370 Crome Point Road in Deep Bay will be festively decorated and students from the VIU chef program will be putting together some gourmet seafood dishes. There will also be beer, wine and desserts. Tickets for the event on Dec. 3 called “Shell”ebrate the Season are $50 per person and must be purchased in advance by calling toll free 1-866-288-7878, ext. 222. reporter@pqbnews.com
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routine is working on designing the systems to keep the business running, and then putting those systems into action. In both cases, the self-employed or entrepreneur might work 50-80 hour weeks. The self-employed person works to make money, while the entrepreneur works at making money work for him. Another way to look at this is what is your business worth
without you. Will your business continue to run if you are not performing the work? There has been ample discussion recently about our aging population; the impact it has on our health care system, our education system and a variety of services. There is an impact to the business owner if they are preparing for retirement and wish to sell their busi-
Voice of Business By Kim Burden ness. If the business is only viable with your particular skill set then there is a very limited market to sell the business to. If
the business is viable to anyone with good business skills then the market expands and with that expansion the amount the business is worth increases. When you started your business you should have had a business plan, complete with a financial plan and a marketing plan. As you start to look to retirement you should be developing a succession plan.
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ness world. Aging business owners present similar challenges as an aging workforce and the adage “failure to plan is planning to fail” applies in the same way that failure to have a business plan in place when you start a business does. — Kim Burden is the executive director of the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce
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Local Christmas bird count set for Dec. 18 By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Bird fanciers in Oceanside are polishing up their binocular lenses and fishing out their bird books in preparation for this year’s Christmas bird count.
Organizer Sandra Gray said this year’s count will take place on Sunday, Dec. 18, with eight teams fanning out across the area, counting every feathered friend in a 24-kilometre radius centred on French Creek.
Although Gray has about 20 people signed up to tramp the woods and fields so far, she said there is still room available for anyone who would like to take part. “Finding skilled people is always a challenge, but I really
try to include beginners and people who feel they are inexperienced,” she said. “We usually end up with about 35 to 40 birders, which is about right for the eight teams.” She stressed however that not everyone
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She was born Sept 20 at 3:30 p.m., 8 pounds 6 ounces, 20 inches and healthy! CRAFT FAIRS
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December 2nd & 3rd
10am-3pm
601 Lowryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Road Lots of knitting Christmas gifts & decorations FREE Admission
Morning Glory Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Christmas Faire
Saturday, December 3rd 10am - 4pm Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Activities and Crafts Wholesome food cafe Unique Gifts & Handcrafted Items
861 Hilliers Rd. off Hwy 4 (just minutes from Qualcium Beach) 250-752-2722 www.morninggloryschool.ca
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LOUIS O. GAGNON 08 APRIL, 1915 10 NOV, 2011. Born in La Fleche, Saskatchewan Louis passed away peacefully at age 96 at the Eagle Park Care Facility in Qualicum Beach, BC, with family by his side. Louis is pre-deceased by his wife Dorothy and daughter Sharon (Cookie) Alderson. He is survived by his children Brian, Barbara, Denise and Paul. No Memorial Service by request.
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMING EVENTS FAMILY RESOURCE ASSOCIATION FIRST ANNUAL SKI & SNOWBOARD SWAP (and sporting goods) Dec 3 & 4, 10am-4pm, 181 Sunningdale Rd, West Qualicum Beach. Drop off goods Nov 28 & Dec 2, 9-4pm. For additional info call Donna at 250-752-6766 ext 119. GET PAID - Grow Marijuana Legally. Educational seminar, Victoria. December 3 & 4 th. Legal/medical/cultivation MMj. Tickets - 250 870-1882 or greenlineacademy.com GIANT BOOK SALE held at the Farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Institute, 351 Rainbow Rd., Salt Spring Island, Dec. 2nd - 4th, 10am to 4pm. Over 12,000 books. New books out each day, prices $1 to $3, with many â&#x20AC;&#x153;Uniqueâ&#x20AC;? books specially priced. Cash only. www.ssicommunityed.org
INFORMATION IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
PERSONALS
DATING SERVICE. LongTerm/Short-Term Relationships, Free to Try!!! 1-877297-9883. Live intimate conversation, Call: #4011 or 1888-534-6984. Live adult 1on1 Call: 1-866-311-9640 or #4010. Meet Local Single Ladies. 1-877-804-5381. (18+). SINGLE MALE looking to meet single white female. Someone good looking & wanting a relationship in late 30â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s to early 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. Reply to File # 26. Box 1180 Parksville, BC V9P 2H2
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NEW FOR SPRING 2012! Psychology 111 February 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 3, 2012 Thursdays 6-9 pm Room 265
LOST AND FOUND LOST prescription bi-focal glasses on beaded chain in Parksville/Qualicum area within the last 3-4 months. Call 250-947-9779. LOST! Black Nylon/Canvas Purse with wallet,(Fox Racing logo) Saturday night, Nov. 12/11. Near Ballenas High School, Sentimental value, if found, please call 250-9543646!!
250.248.2096 | www.viu.ca/parksville HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
Employment Opportunities at
CHILDREN CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MISCELLANEOUS RESPONSIBLE & energetic 14 yr old girl avail. for babysitting on Wed. & Fri. afternoons. Preferences upon request. 250-752-6426.
CHILDCARE AVAILABLE
STANFORD PLACE CARE CAMPUS Permanent Positions Available: RESIDENT CARE AIDES - must have current registration.
Casual Employment: REHABILITATION ASSISTANT - must be DROP-INâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S WELCOME PRO-D CARE SCHOOL BREAK CARE 452 E. Island Hwy (Next to Boston Pizza) Tel: (250) 248-8128 Preschool/Group Child Care Before & After School Care Pickupâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s / Drop offâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Parksville/Qualicum FUN & LOVING CARE in my Hilliers home. Education in Nutrition & Child Development. Clean record check. Low rates; subsidies available. Lisa 250-752-1121.
a graduate of a Rehabilitation Assistant program & have recent related experience preferably in a long term care setting. COOKS - cooking certiďŹ cate required. Please forward resume to: Human Resources , 250 Craig Street Parksville, BC V9P 0A7
CARRIERS
Needed in your area.
Call The News at 248-4341 ext. 260
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION RESIDENTIAL School survivors! If you received the CEP (Common Experience Payment), you may be eligible for further Cash Compensation. To see if you qualify, phone toll free 1-877988-1145 now. Free service!
BE YOUR Own Boss with Great Canadian Dollar Store. Franchise opportunities now available. Call today for details 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229 or visit our website: www.dollarstores.com.
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
Paddy Harrison
1936 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 2006 As I wait to see you in Heaven Dear. I thought of you today, But I also thought of you yesterday and days before that too. I think of you in silence, often speak your name. All I have are memories and pictures in a frame. Your memories are a keepsake from which Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll never part, God has you and I have you in my Heart. Forever Missed and Loved, Alice and Family
The Parksville/Qualicum Beach News is
looking for a responsible person to deliver in your area! Anyone who is interested in making some extra cash and getting a little exercise at the same time is asked to call The News circulation at 248-4341, ext. 260.
Routes are temporarily covered. We are looking for permanent carriers for these routes. CURRENT ROUTES AVAILABLE:
Qualicum Route #652 - 61 papers
Alder, Crescent Rd. W., Hoylake Rd W, Poplar & Yew
Parksville Rt #131 - 91 papers CorďŹ eld St. S., Hamilton & Trill
Parksville Rt #130 - 55 papers Fourneau Way & Wildgreen Way
Parksville Rt #126 - 44 papers
Golden Dawn trailer park, 150 CorďŹ eld St. N.
Parksville Rt #120 - 50 papers
Heath, Mills, Orchard, Pioneer & Sunset Blvd.
CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS AND EMPLOYERS www.bcjobnetwork.com
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TRADES, TECHNICAL
GRANDE PRAIRIE older well kept 44 unit, one storey motel. Booming again! Owned since 1997. $3.2 million. Consider farm etc. as trade. May finance. 780-488-7870.
SUPER B DRIVER Req. for regional hauls within BC. Must have exp. Top Commissions Paid. Home Weekends, once during the week & Holidays! Fax resume: 604.856.9042 or e-mail: banntran@shaw.ca
Become a Psychiatric Nurse - train locally via distance education, local and/or regional clinical placements and some regional classroom delivery. Wages start at $30.79/hr to $40.42/hr. This 23 month program is recognized by the CRPNBC. Gov’t funding may be available. Toll-free 1-87-STENBERG www.stenbergcollege.com
DOG LOVERS! Enjoy a healthy, profitable career as a professional dog trainer. Government accredited program student loans and grants. Ben Kersen & the Wonderdogs. www.wonderdogs.bc.ca 1800-961-6616.
MEDICAL OFFICE Trainees needed! Hospitals & Dr.’s need medical office & medical admin staff. No experience? Need training? Career training & job placement available. 1888-748-4126.
SEASONAL LABOURERS for mid January, 2012. 40-60 hrs per wk. $9.56 /hr for hand weeding, shovel work, working in dirt and vine covered fields. Potato and Cranberry harvest, grading potatoes. fax resume to Echo Valley Farms @ 250752-6277
WELDERS WANTED. Journeyman 2nd and 3rd year apprentices with tank manufacturing experience. Automated Tank Manufacturing Inc. Located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 20km West of Lloydminster is looking for 15 individuals that want long term employment and a secure paycheque. Journeyman wages $33. $37.50/hour. Wages for apprentices based on hours and qualifications. Benefits, training programs, full insurance package 100% paid by company, savings plan for retirement, profit sharing bonus. Join a winning team. Call for appointment or send resume to: Joe Bowser 780-846-2231 office, joe@autotanks.ca or Jamie Flicek 780-846-2241 fax; cindy@autotanks.ca.
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TRAIN TO BE A PRACTICAL NURSE TODAY! With the aging population, Healthcare & Healthcare providers are some of the hottest career opportunities available. Practical Nursing is one of the fastest growing segments in healthcare. Train locally for the skills necessary in this career Àeld.
EXCLUSIVE FINNING/Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Service Training. GPRC Fairview Campus. Grade 12 diploma required. $1000. entrance scholarship. Paid work practicum with Finning. Potential apprenticeship opportunity. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GET YOUR Foot in the garage door. General Mechanic training. Learn basic engine theory, power train, suspension, job safety. First step to Automotive/Heavy Duty Apprenticeship. GPRC Fairview College Campus. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. GO TO Your Next Job Interview with 2nd Year Heavy Duty Mechanic Skills. GPRC, Fairview Campus. 34 week course. Heavy Equipment Certificate. Intense shop experience. Safety training. On-campus residences. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. INTERIOR HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR SCHOOL. Locations in Alberta & BC. Hands on real world training. Full sized equipment. Job placement assist. Funding Avail. www.iheschool.com 1-866-399-3853 LOOKING FOR A Powerful Career? Great wages? Year round work? Power Engineering program. GPRC Fairview Campus. On-campus boiler lab, affordable residences. Study 4th Class and Part A 3rd Class in only 1 year. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. LOVE ANIMALS? - Love your career! Animal Health Technology diploma program. GPRC Fairview Campus. Oncampus working farm. On-site large and companion animals. On-campus residences. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
PHARMACY TECH Trainees needed! Retail Pharmacies and Hospitals need certified techs & assistants. No experience? Need training? Local training & job placement is available. 1-888-778-0461. POST RN Certificate in Perioperative Nursing. Online theory, hands-on skills lab, clinical practicum. January / September intakes. ORNAC Approved. GPRC Grande Prairie, Alberta; 1-888-5394772. www.gprc.ab.ca. SKILLED WORKERS Always in demand. Pre-employment Welder, Millwright/Machinist program. 16 weeks and write first year apprenticeship exam. Be ready for high paying, in demand trades jobs. Starts Jan. 3, 2012. GPRC Grande Prairie Campus. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. SNOWMOBILES IN Winter, Watercraft in summer, ATV’s in Between! Become an Outdoor Power Equipment Technician. GPRC’s Fairview College Campus. Apprenticeship opportunity. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. THE ECONOMY Is heating up! Welders Millwrights/Machinists will be in high demand. Be prepared. 16 week pre-employment programs at GPRC. January classes. 1888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview. THE ONE - The Only - The only one in Canada! Only authorized Harley-Davidson Technician Program at GPRC’s Fairview Campus. Fairview, Alberta. On-campus residences. 1-888-999-7882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview.
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TWO WHEELIN’ Excitement! Motorcycle Mechanic Program, GPRC Fairview College Campus. Hands-on training street, off-road, dual sport bikes. Challenge 1st year Apprenticeship exam. 1-888-9997882; www.gprc.ab.ca/fairview
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HELP WANTED PARTS COUNTER PERSON Experienced parts counter person required for North Island Ford Store. We pay competitive wages and offer benefits package. Email resume to: dlsales@telus.net READY TO Work and play in a four season recreational paradise? Parts and service advisor required immediately at Jacobson Ford - Revelstoke, BC. Successful candidate must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have Ford experience, be eager to advance within the company and want to work in a young and growing market. This is the best opportunity you’ll ever have to work in a great multi Presidents Award Winning dealership. Interested? - Email your resume right now! To: mike@jacobsonford.com
PERSONAL SERVICES MASSAGE (REG. THERAPISTS) LOOKING FOR a Registered massage therapist who can do Indian Scalp massage. Please call Barb at 250-5945543.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
INCOME OPPORTUNITY GET PAID Daily! Now accepting: Simple P/T & F/T Online Computer Related Work. No experience is needed. No fees or charges to participate. Start Today, www.BCWOC.com
SALES BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Manager - generates sales for existing products/services and identifies new opportunities. Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Business, Marketing, plus additional training in sales, management, communications; 5+years demonstrated success in business development and sales. How to apply: see http://www.ethoscmg.com/opportunities.html for full details.
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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
ACCOUNTING/TAX/ BOOKKEEPING
GARDENING
RUBBISH REMOVAL
FUEL/FIREWOOD
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
SUITES, UPPER
WES-COAST YARDBIRDS Christmas Lights, Snow Blowing. Yard clean-up & Hauling. Pressure washing. Tree Pruning, Topping, Removal. Please call 250-752-9444.
PHONE ANY day. We will Haul Away. Call anytime at 250-468-5733.
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone and internet. Available Now. $1100/mo. (250) 954-0662 . PARKSVILLE – BRIGHT & spacious 2 bdrm, D/W, W/D optional. Large balcony, security camera & parking incl’d. Near schools, beach, downtown & on bus route. From $785. Dec. 1st. 250-248-8592. PARKSVILLE OCEAN view 2 bdrm Apt, quiet bldg, pets ok, heat/hot water incl’d, Nov. 1, $800/mo.(250)248-3350. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, grd flr, patio, quiet 4-plex, F/S, D/W, free laundry. $825 mo. Avail now. 250-927-0287.
FRENCH CREEK (backs onto stream) home for rent- unfurnished 3 bdrm, 1 bath. F/S, W/D, modern kitchen, open concept, lots of storage, fruit trees, garden, beautiful setting. $1200+ utils+ $600 security deposit. 1 year lease req’d. Refs req’d and checked. Avail Dec 1. Call for viewing (780)750-5549. FRENCH CREEK/QUALICUM Great location on quiet street next to Chartwell, 3-4 bdrms, 2 bath, all appls included. laundry, fully fenced yard, garden areas, storage shed, pets ok upon approval. N/S. $1500+ utils. 1 year renewable lease. Avail Now. 250-954-2254. KUPER ISLAND- 4 bdrms, 2 bath, lrg deck, 1200sq ft, ocean view. N/S, pets ok. $850. Available Dec 15. Call (250)588-9253. NICE, PRIVATE 2 bed lower, Fireplace, Garage, Garden. Cbl/net/firewood. Pets neg. Horse Board avail. NO SMOKERS. $1000 Dec1st 250-5863142 PARKSVILLE: 2-BDRM loft home, large yard, 5 appl’s, long term lease option. New paint, great home. $1000 + utils. Call (250)927-1140. PARKSVILLE 3 bdrm Rancher w/ fridge, stove, washer, dryer. Close to town, shopping. Enclosed backyard. Non smokers and no pets preferred. Ref’s req’d. Call Barb at (250)752-8932 (250)927-2817. QUALICUM, 4 bdrm, on acreage. N/S, Avail Jan 1/12. $1600/mo 250-752-3840 QUALICUM: 5 bdrm, 3 bath, incl. full 2 bdrm in-law above ground suite. W/D, F/S, and dishwasher. Fenced yard. Great area. $1700 + util. 250248-6629 QUALICUM BEACH: Little Qualicum River Village. 3 bdrms, 3 bath brand new house w/ loft, propane F/P, N/S, small pet ok, $1050 mo + utils. Avail now. 250-752-5505 QUALICUM BEACH, Ocean view home, Walking distance to town, Avail. Dec. 1st, $1500/mo. 250-954-7088. QUALICUM RANCHER- On crawl space, dbl garage, sunroom, hardwood floors, 2 bdrm+ den 2 bath, W/D, F/S, D/W. Gorgeous mountain view. NS/NP. $1000. 250752-1693 or 250-228-9891. RENOVATED 3 bdrm home in Parksville. Close to town. $1300./mo Call 250-954-7088. WATERFRONT COLUMBIA beach area. Fabulous view 3 bdrm, 2-1/2 bath, 6 appls, dbl garage. Lease avail. $1500. 250-334-3126, 250-218-3162.
FRENCH CREEK. 3 bdrm, 2 bath, 5 appls, 1290 sqft upper suite, w/ dbl garage. Quiet neighborhood in cul-de-sac, NS/NP, $1200/mo hydro included. Refs req’d. Avail Dec. 1. Call 250-954-0341.
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Accurate, Reliable, Affordable & Confidential... • Bookkeeping • Payroll • Cashflow Management • Gov. Remittances • Taxes • Set-up/Training on Simply Accounting Full or partial service, on-site or free pick-up/delivery. Call Bev (1)250-740-5954 E-mail bev@addon.ca Visit: www.addon.ca
OCEANSIDE TILE & STONE Over 32 years experience. Porcelian Tile, Ceramic, Slate, Granite, Marble, Natural Stone, & Cultured Stone. Free estimates. Call William at 250586-6682.
PETS
CLEANING SERVICES Carleen’s Clean & Green Housecleaning with an eye for detail. Home (250)594-8812 or Cell (250)240-9604. “MAID IN SERVICE Cleaning” Home/Office Cleaning, min 3 hrs please. Ref’s available. Call Margit at 250-240-9240. WORK WANTED, Come home to a spotlessly clean home. Will do moving cleans. Responsible & trustworthy with excellent references. Call Ann 250-240-0119
COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTER Services.Parksville, Qualicum & areas. Kevin @ 250-240-7372
PET CARE SERVICES
HANDYPERSONS OCEANSIDE HOUSE & Home: Repairs, maintenance and Holiday Christmas lights. Call Pete, (250)927-2641. RED Pillar woodworks, custom design/Installation of wood windows, doors, cabinets. All aspects of Interior/exterior finishing. All jobs considered or need a hand call Markus @ 250-228-1060. SMALL JOB Specialist. Experienced Contractor. At home or business. Small jobs a Specialty. Reasonable rates. Professional workmanship. Refs. Dave: 250-954-7877.
HOME IMPROVEMENTS Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certified tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call
LOBO97 Wants to know if you need of some Renovating Help? From Framing to Laminating. Very reasonable rates! We Will Show Up! call us 250228-1339, lobo97@shaw.ca TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
MOVING & STORAGE
CONTRACTORS
2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
J & S DESIGNS Yard and fence design, General yard maintenance, Painting, Reno’s, Finishing Work, House Washing by hand,Rubbish removal,and all aspects of snow removal including salting Seniors Discounts! Free Estimates! Call John and/or Sandy 250-586-3373 / 250-228-0147
DRYWALL FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs. Textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.
TILING
PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310. O.K. THE HANDYMAN. Interior painting & plastering. Small or big jobs. 250-947-5970 POIRIER PAINTING, Residential/Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB insured.
CAT SITTING - NO CAGES. I will care for your much loved cat(s) in my home. They get their own room with a home setting. Min. 7-day or long term stay. Limited space, book ahead! (250)740-5554
SHAGGY’S K-9 COMPANY
Company Exercise, Socialize Dog Daycare & Bath 250-752-K999 Registered & Insured! Supervised interaction, 5 km Trail hikes.
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CHOCOLATE LAB PUPPIES -ready Dec 15, $650 -Ladysmith: 250-245-9222
REAL ESTATE
FREE TWO spayed female tabby cats. Three years old. Friendly - they need a good home. Call 250-927-3499 SHIHTZU PUPPIES - homeraised, good pedigree, ready to go! $750 To view/reserve 250-923-6011
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 255 HIRST- 1 & 2 bdrm, $725 & $925. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com 297 HIRST- 2 bdrms, 2 , $1050. Call Ardent Properties. (250)753-0881. www.ardentproperties.com CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach- 2 bdrm, 1 block to all amenities, spacious, 2nd floor, bright, corner Apartment. Balcony, storage locker, fully equipped bathroom, F/S and parking. N/S, N/P. Please call Bill at (250)752-6997. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM Beach, bright, excellent condition, 2 bdrm, patio, F/S, complete spacious bathroom, storage locker and parking. N/S, N/P. Please call Bill at 250752-6997.
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Serving our area since 1972.
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RENOVATIONS
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SPORTS Monkey finally shaken off their backs After two seasons and 12 games of trying, the Oceanside Generals sweep two games from Comox Valley By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Taylor Grobowski cleared the way with a hat trick, and Oceanside’s Save On Foods Generals finally beat the Glacier Kings. Not just once, but twice. The 5-2 win in Comox Saturday ended a 12-game losing streak against the defending North Division champs. The Gens went 0-for-8 against the Glacier Kings last year, and were 0-for-4 this season heading into Saturday’s contest. The local lads officially shook the monkey off their backs Saturday — and they did it again in Parksville on Sunday, doubling the ‘Kings 4-2. It’s the first time the Generals have swept the Glacier Kings in over two years. “It’s been a while,” a hoarse sounding head coach and GM Dave Johnston confirmed Monday when THE NEWS caught up with him. “Obviously it was a great weekend for us,” he said, adding, “we played real good hockey for two games.” If the sweep sounds like it has the makings of a turning point for the local Jr. B team, that’s because it could be. “Yeah, I think it’s significant for our team. We did need to get that monkey off
The Oceanside Generals beat the Comox Valley Glacier Kings twice on the weekend. our back,” said Johnston, adding, “we talked to the guys a lot about where we want to go, and that getting to a league final will have to go through Comox, so it was very important for us to know that we can beat them.” Keys to the sweep said Johnston started with the solid play of goalie Michael Gudmandson who was in net for both wins, and has earned the role of starter. “I also thought Dylan Haugen was absolutely fantastic both games,”
The Gens’ Dylan Haugen, left, played well in both wins. Johnston said of his second year 17-year-old centre from Port Alberni. “He
brings so much — he just does so many little things really well. He’s definitely a difference maker for us.” Comox opened the scoring midway through the first period Saturday and Haugen scored five minutes later for a 1-1 tie after 20 minutes. Johnston also had props for 6’3” power forward Conor Enright who “made life miserable for their defence all weekend,” and for his shut-down line of Justin Polischuck, Connor Allison and Cam McKar-
rick, who played physical and neutralized Comox’s top scorer. The VIJHL on-line box score for Sunday’s game was not up at Monday’s deadline, but in Comox on Saturday, the hosts opened the scoring 5:07 in, and Grabowski (Kyle Yamasaki, Justin Polischuk) tied it 33 seconds later, which is how it stood at the first intermission. Travis Brigss upped it to 2-1 Gens when he scored unassisted on the power play 7:37 into the second period. Comox scored to make it 2-2, but Pollischuk and Grobowski (PP) scored two minutes apart for a 4-2 Gens lead after 40 minutes. Grobowski (Noah Russi, Keenan McConnell) scored the only goal of the third period at 8:50 with the man advantage. The Generals were 3-for7 on the power play. The Kings 0-for-6. Oceanside outshot Comox 37-25. Gudmandson made 23 saves for the win in net. The sweep lifts the Generals to 10-13-1 on the season and seven points back of the North-leading Kings, in fifth overall in the seven-team league. GAME ON The Generals are home at Oceanside Place Saturday to take on the leagueleading Victoria Cougars. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.
Family Resource Centre hosts ski, snowboard swap By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER Just in time for the start of ski and snowboard season, the Family Resource Association is holding their first annual ski/snowboard swap. The event will benefit parents
who have to replace sporting equipment yearly because their children grow so fast. The swap will provide community members with the opportunity to buy used sporting goods for a reasonable price and to sell their used goods as well, making sports more affordable for everyone. The
event will also provide some extra funds for the Family Resource Association and will go directly to services for families, children and youth involved with the Family Resource Association. The ski/snowboard/sporting good swap is being held at the Family Resource office in Qualicum
Beach at 181 Sunningdale Road West on Saturday, December. 3 and Sunday Dec.ember 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There is a 20 per cent consignment fee. People can drop their sporting goods off at the office until Friday, December 2 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 250-752-6766, ext. 119.
Season ends for Titans PARKSVILLE — Oceanside Youth Football’s Jr. Bantam Titans showed no fear last Thursday as they battled the unbeaten Bulldogs but came up on the short end of a thrilling 19-7 final in their championship game. The Bulldogs, from Harewood in Nanaimo, finished the regular season first in the standings. Oceanside coaches Guy Therrien, Brad Burns and Brendan Burns “were very proud and told their boys we’ve got nothing to loose but everything to gain as long as we play hard and have fun.” Team leader Jacob Kirby and his mates got into the team spirit in the days leading up to the big game with Mohawk hair cuts, and “all week long the boys were pumped for this big event.” The Bulldogs may have been unbeaten, but the Titans showed no fear. “It was a great game (offensively and defensively),” said team booster and football dad Tom Le. “Lots of skill from both teams.” Le pointed out the game came down to a couple untimely fumbles. “We can’t ask for anything more from these boys — they fought very hard and they all had fun,” Le added. — James Clarke
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Ballenas Secondary School’s boys of AA Varsity football saw their season come to blustery end on the turf at UBC on Saturday by way of a hardfought 34-14 loss to the Mission Roadrunners. “It was a tough game but we are so proud of how our players performed today,” Co-head Coach Jeremy Conn said after, adding, “it’s hard to lose, but only one team gets to finish the season with a win. “What’s important now is the kids appreciate the success we had this year. We had a very enjoyable season and gave Mis-
sion a run for their money.” Mission was clinging to a 7-6 lead at the half, but the wind and rain hampered the Whalers’ league-leading passing game. Still, Conn said in the second half the Whalers seemed to be gaining some momentum when they stopped Mission on two fake punts, and then downed a punt on the one yard line to put the Roadrunners back deep in their own end, but then a 99-yard QB sneak took the wind out of the Whaler’s sails “Against a team like Mission you have to win the turnover battle and stop the big plays (and) we
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Whalers’ captain Matt Vandervelde was a true warrior Saturday. just could not do that enough,” said Conn, adding Mission did not make many mistakes “and they did not allow us to make the big play that we love. It was a great plan they executed, but we are really proud of our
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kids, as they finished strong and together. They represented our school and community really well.” Conn said quarterback Liam O’Brien was 14-for-31 for 176 yards in the air with two TDs and two interceptions. Dustin
Rodriguez had five catches for 65 yards and two touchdown catches; Justin Holland had three catches for 57 yards, and O’Brien also ran for 55 yards. Tysen Hunt had 41 yards on 10 carries and 26 yards on two catches, along with four tackles on defense. On defence, “our Captain Matt Vandervelde was amazing, as he had 15 tackles and a sack to lead the way. He was a true warrior.” GRID BITS In other BC High School AA Varsity Football action, the defending provincial champion John Barsby Bulldogs from Nanaimo kept their unbeaten season intact and punched their ticket to next weekend’s provincial final with a 54-6 pummelling of the Vernon Panthers. The Island squad will face Mission next weekend in their provincial final.
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The kids are alright. From Irene Creally comes word Qualicum and District Curling Club was well represented at the Nanaimo Jr. Bonspiel recently, as the local boys team took first in their division, and the girls named most sportsmanlike in theirs. According to Creally, the boys team of Trevor Bridger, Jackson Marshall, Ben Meldrum and Tyler Forbes won three of their four games to clinch top spot (and the hardware) in the five-team Novice Division at the big annual bonspiel, played out Nov. 5 and 6. The girls team, made up of Christine Patterson, Emma Lamperson, Lauren McIntosh and Emily Smith, won the Ken Medland Most Sportsmanlike Trophy in the competitive division where they placed sixth, “but gained valuable curling experience playing more seasoned teams.” Both teams hone their skills in QDCC’s Thursday night youth league, which has
QDCC’S girls team of Christine Patterson, Emma Lamperson, Lauren McIntosh and Emily Smith gained some valuable experience at the recent Nanaimo Jr. Bonspiel and took home Most Sportsmanlike honours in the Competitive division. Irene at 250-752-0143. GAME ON The boys next outing will be Sunday night at QBDCC in the newly formed Sunday “Open” League. Both teams alternate evenings in this league playing either a mixed or a men’s team. The girls will be up-Island on Sunday with games against host Campbell River and Comox in the Vancouver Island Youth Development League. The next Junior bonspiel will be held at QDCC Dec. 3.
The boys team of Trevor Bridger, Jackson Marshall, Ben Meldrum and Tyler Forbes. grown to 28 players strong. “We have a bunch of eager kids; great kids out having fun learning the game,” said Creally, a long-
time player and booster of the club. It was the first time the boys team had competed together has a team “so they were pretty excited;
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Bucs field lacrosse team ups record to 6-0 on season By JAMES CLARKE PQ NEWS SPORTS Oceanside’s U14 Buccaneers field lacrosse team upped their Tier 2 regular season record to 6-0 in Saanich with a two-game dismantling of Pac Rim. On Nov. 19, the upstart, second-year squad rumbled to 9-2, 9-3 wins. The team of 12-14 year olds, says their coach Tim Clermont, “put together their best team performance of the season with great ball control, passing, and solid defence.”
Leading the charge with their best games of the season were Steven Martin (3 goals) and Neil Shafi (2 goals), “who set up some great give-and-goes which resulted in five goals between them.” Clermont also had extra props for first-year player Eric Thompson for his “gritty play and beauty passes” to leading scorer Hunter Gackstatter, who counted for four goals in game one and three more in game two. Jory Clermont chipped in with four goals and five goal posts “so was an offen-
sive factor in both games,” said Clermont, adding that along with big stick Johnnie Grais, “they dominated faceoffs.” Liam Lowrey bulged the twine for two goals. “We started slow in game two and just before half the game was close at 4-3, but our boys kicked in to high gear for the second half with five unanswered goals.” The U14 Bucs now sit in first place — one point up on Mid Island in their league. Who finishes on top will come down to a two-game showdown up at Springwood
Park on December 4. Games go at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Win both games and the hometown ‘Bucs punch their ticket to the provincials in Victoria on Feb. 17-18. Closer to home, Clermont said his team will likely play Mid-Island again to determine the Island Champion. “If we can gel as a team and improve on last week’s performance we will have a real shot at the Island banner,” he explained. “Not bad for a second year field squad.” sports@pqbnews.com
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Bethlehem Walk set to kick off Oceanside residents can get a taste of the Holy Land without even boarding an airplane By BRENDA GOUGH NEWS REPORTER It is almost time to taste, smell and hear the real life Bethlehem village at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Pastor Jerrold Paetkau said over 100 volunteers have pitched in their time and effort to create the village that will provide the authentic atmosphere for the annual Bethlehem Walk taking place December 10 to 13. This year will mark the 19th anniversary of the Bethlehem Walk and Paetkau said while it takes a tremendous amount of work to present the biblical story of Christmas their church members are always willing to come together to make it happen. “It is our gift to the community and we are happy to do it,” said Paetkau. The free event includes hot chocolate, cookies and caroling and it is an opportunity to make a donation to the local food bank. Last year the event generated $14,000 for the Salvation Army and Paetkau said it is great how generous the community is when their annual event rolls around. “Windsor Plywood and Central Builders gave us deals on building supplies and the City of Parksville donated some paving stones.” Paetkau said he has ordered the hot chocolate, enough for 10,000 cups and the sweet treats have been
Last year’s Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. This year, the roles will be filled by the Quist Family of Nanaimo, and Parksville’s Ryvers Family. donated by Tim Hortons, Tigh-Na-Mara and Eaglecrest Golf Course and Genesis Fire Protection has donated fire extinguishers. Each year thousands of people flock to the church to experience the sights, sounds and textures of the recreated Bethlehem that includes barn animals, a bustling marketplace, more than 250 people in period costume and of course the famous manger nativity scene. This year two families are volunteering to take on the starring roles of baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Quist family from Nanaimo as well as the Ryvers family from Parksville will take turns in the manger with
their newborns. Paetkau said the very first baby to take on the role of the baby Jesus at their inaugural Bethlehem Walk is now at University in Toronto studying ballet. Every year the church adds new attractions to the event and there are two new features in the village this year including a bedouin tent and an aqua-duck park. Paetkau said that individual families will often be responsible for one of the village stalls and with over 250 people volunteering each night of the walk it is a complex execution that involves many hours of people working together before and during the event. “During the work bees
little kids work with older people and they enjoy helping and learning from one another. We have 80 year-olds puttering around. Everyone chips in.” He said this year his 13year-old daughter Allison worked with her grandma to sew one of the costumes for the event. He said there are few finishing touches to be done in the village and the animals including sheep, goats, chickens, rabbits and a donkey will arrive on December 8. The Bethlehem Walk takes place at the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church at 550 Pym Street North from Dec. 10-13, 6 to 8:30 p.m. nightly.
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One of the many beautiful Christmas wreathes on display at TOSH. In particular, she said MIFAC member Helen Mussio’s contribution to the show is amazing. The floral artist not only created five stunning wreaths, she also decorated two Christmas trees. The renowned
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The festival wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be complete without the fabulous musicians gracing the gardens with choral and instrumental music. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s entertainment begins with Every Voices sing along caroling on Dec. 2 followed by a great list of performers. The Tea room will be open serving up their scrumptious scones with Devonshire cream and other freshly baked goodies as well as other refreshments and light snacks will be on hand to soothe your holiday cravings. Shuttles will be available and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great idea to bring along a flashlight for extra light along pathways. The event goes from 5 to 8:30 p.m. on the weekends of December 2 to 4, 9 to 11 and 16 to 21. Admission is by donation.
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the new time slot will make it more convenient for members of the community to attend. He said this year they thought it would also be fun to have local actors take to their stage so they have called on some Bard to Broadway performers for the event. The readers from the B2B Theatre group include Rob Atkinson, Gary Brown, Bethany Freed, Donna Wilkens and Rosalee Sullivan. â&#x20AC;&#x153;These actors are used to being on stage so we are expecting
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Sunday, December 11th, 2:00pm Celebration to Honour a Life Parksville Community center, Garry Oaks Room FMI – Lynn Wood, lynn@oceansidehospice.com
Sunday, December 4th, 2:30pm Christmas Treasures – Classics & Carols Knox United Church
Monday, December 12th, 3:30-4:30 Parksville & District Musical Association Youth Choir Carolling – Streets of Qualicum Beach FMI – Allison, 250-752-6981
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The OCEANSIDE GRANDMOTHERS in collaboration with the SALVATION ARMY host a concert featuring the OCEANSIDE CONCERT BAND at Knox United Church.Admission for adults is by donation and for children is a food item or unwrapped new toy for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal.The concert will feature a soloist.
A Christmas Cantata - An ecumenical Choir
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The Gardens at Qualicum Beach in the Main Lounge. Christmas Tea from 2-4pm
FMI – www.erringtonhall.bc.ca/events
Tuesday, December 20th, 7:30pm ‘Hold The Child Gently’
Sunday, December 11th, 9-4pm Christmas in the Village
Saturday, December 3rd, 10am-3pm Christmas Bazaar
Carols, skits and various entertainments for the whole family, with a holiday flavour. Admission by donation. Coffee and refreshments available.
Saturday, December 17th, 2:30-4:00 pm Oceanside Concert Band Concert Knox United Church
Double String Quartet – Victoria Conservatory of Music Victoria Youth Orchestra
Luncheon – 12 noon and Tour - $40 / Tour only – 11-4 -$20. Tickets available - Shoe Inn, Arbutus Emporium, Close to You, Mulberry Bush Bookstore, Thalassa Restaurant, Raintree Emporium
Thursday, December 15th, 7:00pm Craig Bay Choristers Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville FMI – Lynn Wood, lynn@oceansidehospice.com
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Saturday, Dec 3rd, 11-4pm Qualicum Christmas Tour of Homes
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Coombs’ World Parrot Refuge plan getting interest from around the world By NEIL HORNER NEWS REPORTER Wendy Huntbatch simply didn’t know what to do. Her World Parrot Refuge in Coombs was pretty much surviving on lint and there didn’t seem to be any light on the financial horizon. However, that was before Fang, Pepsi and a flock of fellow cockatoos took her under their wings and got together to lend a helping claw. The parrots, she said, have begun expressing their creative side, with the resultant paintings put on sale to raise funds for the cash-strapped facility. “We were desperate for money,” Huntbatch, the owner of the refuge, said. “We really didn’t know what to do.” However, last Tuesday, inspiration struck either Huntbatch or the birds, depending on which tale you want to believe. “I was chatting with a friend, who asked me what I was going to do,” she said. “I said, I don’t know, teach the parrots to paint or something. They teach elephants to paint, right?” Huntbatch prefers a more magical version of events. “This guy from A Channel asked where I came up with the idea and I said it was the parrots,” she said. “There’s a group of cockatoos that gather every morning and it’s like a union meeting. They talk about all sorts of things. I was crying, really upset and one of the parrots came to lick the tears off my face, which they will do, and I told them we had no money and I had no idea what we were gong to do and the next morning I heard them talking about getting into selling art.” Regardless of how the inspiration occurred, it clearly struck a chord, certainly with the birds. “They have a blast,” Huntbatch
“We’re selling them both online and here at the refuge,” she said. “It’s going amazingly well.” When asked to comment on the avian
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Pepsi is given encouragement and inspiration for her artistic creation by Wendy Huntbatch (right) and assistant Aimee Pope. NEIL HORNER PHOTOS
Wendy Huntbatch shows off art. said. “It’s something different and fun. We’re always laughing and singing while they do it and they’re just like little kids.” Unlike many artists, the parrots, mainly cockatoos, don’t go for long, moody walks along the beach to get their inspiration. “We give them one piece of canvass and finger paints and we dip a brush and give it to them,” Huntbatch said. “They throw it down or jump up and down on it or throw it at us. They also walk through the paint and onto the canvass. One way or another, the paint gets on the canvass.” Interest in the program has been flooding in — as have the orders for the art.
“The first painting we sold was to a person in Australia,” Huntbatch said. “I don’t know how they heard about us over there.” Other pieces have been sold as far away as Calgary, while others have gone to Chemainus and the Vancouver Island University campus in Nanaimo. The paintings, each one unique, sell for $75 and, she added, make a perfect gift for someone who has everything. “I had one lady who was buying something for a very wealthy friend in Arizona who has everything,” Huntbatch said. “Christmas was always a real problem for her, because she had no idea what to buy. Now she’s sure she has something that nobody else has.” Huntbatch said she has noticed the female cockatoos appear to have the most talent for applying paint to canvass, but that isn’t necessarily always the case. “The females seem to have a better aptitude for it than the males, but Fang did one and it’s already sold.” With sales of the artwork picking up steam so quickly, Huntbatch is hoping
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Peter Prince will play in Qualicum Beach. of our West-Coast. The folk/world sounds of his first album, Sea of Dreams is the perennial favourite of many visitors to Salt Spring Island, where Prince makes his home and regularly performs. It
Oceanside grandmothers will be showing their Christmas spirit and helping others show theirs when they co-host a special concert on Dec. 17 with the Salvation Army. The concert, slated for Knox United Church, will feature the
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explores his connection to the spirit of First Nations people and the islands of B.C. On Roaring From the Soul of A Lion, he puts his poetry to music that celebrates the bumpy road of life and love, while merg-
ing elements of folk and rock. Whispering Rain is an acoustic feast for the ears as the tunes flow from his guitar, harmonica and vocals. Pacific Day is Peter’s latest album and features 13 new songs from his well traveled pen. Prior to Prince’s performance on the Rotary House stage in Qualicum Beach there will be the open stage. Anyone who would like a 10 minute slot on the open stage can email the hosts at: jbeaton@shaw.ca. The Acoustic Cafe happens on the first Friday of the month. Admission to the Cafe is $5, the doors open at 7 p.m. and the open stage begins at 7:30. Tickets are available at the Vintage Candy Shop in Qualicum Beach.
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John and Roy raring to return Jon and Roy pay a much anticipated return visit to the Errington Hall on Friday, Dec. 2. The past two years have been epic for the Victoria roots/folk/ reggae band. They toured Canada multiple times including once with Aussie band The Cat Empire and completed a UK tour with fellow countryman BUCK 65. Their combination of acoustic folk music with reggae, Latin, Cuban and African beats has put them
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the standard three fixtures. In fact, when back in the hometown one summer, I was invited to visit the old homestead by its current owners. The lady of the house took me through every room that was once part of my first 20 years. At the sight of the old claw-foot tub with its very same old brass tap under which my mother used to rinse my hair while I bawled from soapy eyes, I couldn’t help but ask, “May I take a picture?” “Of my bathtub?” she asked, “Well, sure, I guess so.” And so I did. Well, that bathroom was sheer luxury compared with the facility at our island cabin. As did most cabins on the lake, ours lacked indoor plumbing except for the hand pump by the kitchen sink. For other purposes, one had to go out the back door, climb a little hill, go down a little dip, up another hill and there it stood — the one-holer. The crescent moon was not part of its décor. My dad had installed a square pane of glass for optimum viewing of the surrounding
Willi Waws By Nancy Whelan pines and curious squirrels. When I spent several summers on the island with my husband and my own little family, the same little outhouse still served us well … until it began to tilt badly to port. My first husband, Norm, who worked with his father building cottages, docks, and boathouses for other cottagers on the lake, decided to upgrade our facilities. At the time, he was working to install an indoor bathroom in a wealthy woman’s cottage. When the job was finished, she obviously had no more use for her outhouse. “Could we have it?” asked Norm. “Do what you like with it, just get it out of my sight,” she told him. One late afternoon not long after, I was sitting on our dock when I heard the
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Mt. Washington set to open Dec. 2 COURTENAY — All the recent rain on the coast has resulted in lots of snow at Mount Washington Alpine Resort so they will be open earlier than expected. Friday, Dec. 2 marks the beginning of the 2011-12 winter season. If you made a trip up to Mount Washington in the last few months, you probably noticed an array of heavy machinery moving earth and re-contouring the slopes beside the alpine lodge. The mountain’s learning terrain has gone through a major redevelopment in advance of the fast-approaching winter season. “Our goal is to make the learning experience for beginner skiers and snowboarders one of
the best in North America,” said Don Sharpe, Director of Business Operations at the Resort. “We removed all of the old lifts in our Green Zone, replaced them with state of the art Magic Carpets and rebranded the area as Easy Acres.” The carpets can be found on two new runs, Easy Street and The Big Easy. Also new this season, night skiing on Sundays. Night skiing opens December 15 and will run every Thursday to Sunday as well as every night during holiday periods. To find more information about the upcoming season visit mountwashington.ca. — Submitted
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