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Officials kept phones close Fire chiefs in Parksville and QB getting hourly tsunami updates AUREN RUVINSKY
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The tsunami warning in the wake Saturday night’s earthquake off Haida Gwaii serves as a good emergency preparation reminder for our district, say local officials. There were provincial e-mails and radio and TV notification, but newer technology may have been the fastest way to hear about the earthquake. District 69 was never included in the tsunami warnings Saturday night. “I have an app on my iPhone that lets me know whenever there’s an earthquake within a certain radius,” said Parksville mayor Chris Burger who had just arrived at a Halloween party when it started beeping. He he did get the provincial e-mails, but not until he got home to his computer after the party. The first official provincial tsunami bulletin was e-mailed at 9:05 p.m., about an hour after the earthquake but never included Zone E — the Georgia Basin which is protected by the Island — meaning there is little risk of a serious tsunami. There isn’t enough water or space to build up a large wave in the Straight of Georgia explained Parksville fire chief Doug Banks, who said they do still have a tsunami backup plan for the lowest areas like San Pariel, Surfside and Craig Bay. Both Qualicum Beach and Parksville fire chiefs said risk assessments have suggested a tsunami here wouldn’t be more than a metre or two, affecting very few homes or other buildings. They received hourly updates of the risk throughout Saturday night, but the warnings that ranged from Alaska to California and Hawaii at various points, never included Zone E. “But this is a great reminder of how active our region is, a 7.7 (earthquake) would completely stop a community from functioning,” Burger pointed out. “It’s good to have these little rumbles every now and then, it’s a good chance to talk to the kids and think about having an emergency kit.” Banks agreed that they urge everyone to be prepared to be on their own for at least 72 hours in the event of a major earthquake — the more serious local threat.
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SKILLED SPOOKSTERS: Sheila Goodman checks the otherworldly forecast for Halloween night in Qualicum Beach. Sheila and her husband Stacey work in the Vancouver film industry and their Halloween display at their house at 520 Chester Street shows their creativity and skills. See page A7 for a story about the Goodmans and Page B1 for a list of Halloween events in our district.
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STARTING POINT Indoor market in QB continues until Dec. 8 NEIL HORNER
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Bobbie Garnons-Williams would like to see the Qualicum Beach Farmers Market run all year long, but right now she said she’s content to wind things up in December. The market president said the indoor market in Qualicum Beach is going well this year, particularly after organizers changed the hours to be consistent with the summer market schedule. “People don’t like to change their routines,” she said, noting however the whole operation will move outdoors from its usual indoor Saturday setting at the Qualicum Beach Community NEIL HORNER PHOTO Hall to the old bus garage parkQualicum Beach Farmers Market ing lot on Nov. 24, in order to president Bobbie Garnonsmake way for the long-running Williams. Christmas craft fair. Overall, she said, traffic has been coming in, although, as expected, not in as high numbers as on a hot, summer day.
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Qualicum Toy Shop manager Les Oulton holds daughter Paige where he would have been standing when a vehicle slammed into the wall Thursday.
QUALICUM BEACH TOY STORE CRASH
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Les Oulton never thought he would consider himself lucky if a vehicle smashed through the wall of his place of business. That’s exactly how the manager of the Qualicum Beach Toy Shop looks at what happened last Thursday though, when a confused, elderly driver slammed her vehicle into the side of the Qualicum Toy Shop on Second Ave. “It was perfect timing for a car to come though the store,” he said, “when nobody’s here.” The crash happened at 1:30 p.m. Thursday when the driver of a vehicle lost control while parking outside the store and slammed into the front of the building. “We had a vehicle that decided to come and park in our drive-through toy store,” Oulton joked. “I was just coming out of the washroom on the other side of the store.” That was the first piece of good luck, he said, as the vehicle hit the store’s counter and slammed it three feet across the room. Had he been at his post, he could very likely have been injured — or worse.
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“I had a busy morning throughout the day and hadn’t had a chance to use the facilities,” he said. “I had an opportunity with nobody in the store and so I put a note on the door saying I would be back in five minutes. As I came out I heard the noise and took two steps forward and couldn’t believe what I saw. The whole wall had come down and there were window panes all over the place and all sorts of debris and there was a CRV sitting two and a half or three feet into my store.” That empty shop was the second piece of good news. Mere minutes before, he said, a customer had been kneeling down against the wall at ground zero, showing his wife one of the jigsaw puzzles stored there. In that same spot, Oulton noted, he usually keeps eight-month-old daughter Paige when she goes down for her nap. As it happened, Paige was at home with her mom that day — the third piece of good luck. The Qualicum Beach Volunteer Fire Department was on scene in short order and the woman, dazed but otherwise unhurt, was helped out of her vehicle, which was then towed out of the store. The woman does not face any criminal charges in relation to the incident.
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Parksville Legion begins annual awareness drive AUREN RUVINSKY
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The Parksville Legion, Branch 49 joined those across the country kicking off their annual Remembrance Day poppy campaign. The colour guard marched
in the cold, pouring rain, the Remembrance Day flag was raised and Legion president and poppy chair Dave Doskoch pinned the ceremonial first poppy of the season on Parksville mayor Chris Burger.
Watch for volunteers with poppies in front of local supermarkets and liquor stores from now until Sunday, Nov. 11, when the day will be marked at cenotaph’s across Oceanside.
Biz licenses increase Parksville looking to update its business bylaw AUREN RUVINSKY
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Parksville businesses have had a chance to review a proposed business bylaw update and now staff will prepare a new draft for their consideration. “There were some concerns and issues with the first draft,” explained director of administrative services Debbie Comis during Monday’s regular council meeting. She pointed out that while the chamber and downtown business association had some concerns about the fee increases, they are actually lower than the inflation rate. The staff report points out that the basic rate would increase from $120 to $150 per year, but an inflationary adjustment from the rates set in 1991 would push it above $175. The current bylaw has 10 business categories, including broad groups like accommodation, retail and “all other,” and doesn’t deal
much with regulation, which staff propose should be added. The proposed bylaw would break those down into 62 new categories, with “retail” being divided into 11 specifics like convenience store, sales agent or money store. The new categories allow different fees for different types of business, which Comis said should be increased to reflect the cost to the city. Councillor Peter Morrison asked about the difference in fees for similar business, singling out pawn shops and money stores being more expensive. Comis explained there are different costs for reviewing and granting different licences involving police and fire safety inspections and administrative costs. The bylaw will be updated with the relevant feedback and sent back to council to begin the statuary process.
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ROAD SIGNS
How far to Bowser? New signs will have to wait until OTA finishes re-branding NEIL HORNER
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How far is it to Qualicum Bay and Bowser? Drivers on the central Island are going to have to wait a little while longer to find out after the Regional District of Nanaimo deferred a request from the Lighthouse Country Business Association for more signage this week. The RDN’s Northern Community Economic Development Select Committee made a recommendation to the board at Tuesday night’s meeting, urging them to defer the application for Lighthouse Country village signs for Qualicum Bay, Bowser, Deep Bay, Horne Lake and Spider Lake. The reason for the deferment was to allow the Oceanside Tourism Association to complete its rebranding process which is currently underway, in order to ensure consistency between Lighthouse Country village signs and the rebranded Oceanside ones. The motion to this effect, moved by Parksville director Marc Lefebvre and seconded by Qualicum Beach director Dave Willie, passed unanimously.
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POPPY CAMPAIGN BEGINS: As members of the Qualicum Beach Legion geared up to begin their 2012 Poppy Campaign, they set aside a moment of silence with mayor Teunis Westbroek (with black umbrella). After the mayor had the first poppy ceremonially pinned to his lapel, members fanned out across the community to raise money to support veterans and their families.
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Stacey and Sheila Goodman love Halloween. They love dressing up and decorating their house. Most of all they love the look on children’s faces as they clutch tight to their parents hand as they inch past the misty graveyard on the way to their front door on Halloween night. “I love to see the kids come and the looks on their faces,” Sheila said. “We had one little girl who, when her parents tried to take her in the front door, had one hand on the door and her feet against the jam and there was no way she was going in. I told her none of it was real, but she didn’t go in that year. The following year she did though, and she’s come back every Halloween since. That’s kind of cool.” Halloween, she said, allows her to unleash her creativity. “It’s the one time of year when I can kick up and be who I’m not,” she said. “I’m a staid accountant. Do I look like a staid accountant now? You can be something you’ve always wondered about.” The Goodmans have been growing their dark collection for 20 years now, the last five of those in Qualicum Beach. They are ideally suited to put on a bottom of the grave Halloween spookfest, as Sheila works as a production accountant for the film industry and Stacey is a special effects technician. Between their contacts on film sets, Sheila’s creativity and Stacey’s special effects know-how, they’ve been able to put together a Halloween spooktacular. “In about July we start thinking about what we’re going to do this time,” Sheila said. “We try to do something new every year.” This Halloween, she said a haunted tree, a creepy scarecrow, an even creepier reaper and … other surprises … will be added to the Halloween experience. “We just ended up with all these new creations,” she said. “We just decided OK, we’re really going to go for it and go big this year and see what happens.” The road that led to their house of horrors started small, with a couple of styrofoam tombstones outside their North Vancouver home. A couple of years later, Stacey built a creepy fence to go along with them. Their Halloween display soon began to grow and that growth took on a life of its own. “I don’t earn my living in art but I have always been interested in creating and I do a lot of that,” Sheila said. “Stacey knows smoke and how to create illusions with dry ice and all the blood illusions and that sort of thing and he’s been around a lot of special effects makeup, so he taught me a lot and I taught him a lot and we found out we were both really crazy about doing this. Each year we have to outdo the year before.” Stacey’s favourite creation they call Chewie, a wolflike yet somehow reptilian, fanged thing that Sheila saved from the garbage heap. “Chewie is our version of a chupicabra,” she said. “I was working on The Grey, with Liam Neeson in 2010 and we needed an articulated form of a dog or a wolf character, so the props department had one created at great expense, for blocking and so on, and when the show was over it was on the dump pile.” Using latex appliances and pieces from a variety of different costumes and masks, he came up with a truly fearsome result. Sheila may be fond of Chewie, but it’s a giant rat that has
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her affections. “I really like Ratula,” she said. “I got him off a show we both worked on it with Mark Hammell. He was a gift to me from the producer. I took him over the Second Narrows bridge in my sports car with the top down. That was fun.” A lot of their ideas, she continued, come from movie prop sales. “After a picture is finished they sell off the props or costumes and so we take it from there,” she said. “We make what we are missing and we build things. We are very interested in the costumes and the wigs and I sew, so I make a lot of our costumes.” With Halloween imminent, the couple — along with some of the neighbours — are just about ready for their big night and they’re hoping for decent weather. Unlike a Hollywood set, Stacey knows, there’s no opportunity to come back and try again the next night if conditions aren’t right. Halloween is the night, rain or Shining. “We use dry ice for ground fog that comes out across ground in the cemetery, so the biggest challenge is the weather,” he said. “If it’s really windy it blows all the smoke away and you don’t see anything.” Although they take busloads of special needs students beforehand, the Goodmans plan to open their house for Halloween starting at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday for the little ones and they’ll continue until 10 p.m. The house is at 520 Chester St., Qualicum Beach.
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staff and customers were very supportive, raising the money through a book sale. A local chiropractor, Smith competed in the Penticton Ironman in August where he beat his previous time, finishing the 3.8 km swim, 180 km cycle and 42.2 km run in just over 14 hours. Smith’s efforts have raised over $3,500 for the house, which Richardson said will go
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People visiting Moorecroft Regional Park are welcome to bring their dogs — as long as the pets remain on a leash. The ruling was contained in the final draft of the Moorecroft Regional Park Management Plan, which was released this week. As a condition of sale by the United Church of Canada, a conservation covenant was developed with the Nature Conservancy of Canada to ensure that the natural habitat and ecosystems present at Moorecroft Regional Park will continue to be protected. The Plan will guide the management, development and operations of the park over the next 10 years. “The intent is to balance the values of ecological preservation and protection with enhanced visitor services and appropriate facility develop-
ment,” said Electoral Area E Director and Park Management Plan Advisory Committee member George Holme. “The plan recommends minimizing development in the park, and recognizes that while some of the existing infrastructure can be used, many of the buildings are in poor condition and do not meet public safety and risk management requirements.” The issue of whether dogs should be allowed to run free in the park — or allowed there at all — proved to be contentious during the year-long consultation process, with some calling for off-leash areas to be established and others calling for dogs to be banned outright. For reasons of environmental protection and respect and safety of all park users, the plan recommends that dogs be kept on-leash in the park at all times. The plan also recommends working to find other off-leash
areas in the vicinity of the park. The plan has some high priority items to implement within the first few years, include developing a feasibility study for the building of a long house with the SnawNaw-As First Nation; adding interpretive signs and adding more benches and picnic shelters throughout the park. It also calls for improvements that would allow the park to be used year-round and for the removal of any structures deemed to be unsafe. The Regional Parks and Trails Select Committee will review the draft plan on Dec. 4 and consideration for approval of the plan by the RDN Board is anticipated in January. Visit the Recreation and Parks webpage at rdn.bc.ca/ moorecroft, email moorecroft@rdn.bc.ca or contact Wendy Marshall, Manager of Parks Services, at 250 248-3252 or 1-888-828-2069.
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Letters A SAD VENDETTA Re: Infighting continues, (THE NEWS, Oct. 26). What a sad state of affairs that after a year of supposedly working together toward the same end — the sound governance of our beautiful town — our elected officials are still squabbling like a bunch of 10-year-olds. Well, perhaps not all. Councillor Dave Willie is either expressing a natural vindictive nature or is acting as the mouthpiece for the group of disruptive fellow councillors. Many of us feel that the town of Qualicum Beach has lost some of its sparkle and happy, contented atmosphere. Continual sniping at the mayor — who, like us all, is not error-free but has earned the approval and support of a large majority of citizens after almost 20 years in the council chamber — shows an immature character completely at odds with public service. Willie is entitled to his own opinions but we expect him to use them for the good of the town, not for perpetuating his childish vendetta against the mayor. FRANK H. HORNER Qualicum Beach
HOW EMBARRASING Re: Infighting continues,(THE NEWS, Oct. 26). When will these people stop this nonsense? They were elected to guide the town of Qualicum Beach, not act like a bunch of
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spoiled brats. These people are becoming an embarrassment to the citizens of this town, and we are becoming the laughingstock of District 69. The people of Qualicum Beach are not like people in other communities in this area. When we elect by the democratic system, a mayor to lead our community, we support that mayor. If other people who have been elected to council do not like our choice, too bad. We are not like the other city in our area — we do not throw our mayor under the bus and let some council decide who our leader will be. The citizens of this town should have this message for those people on council who are unhappy: get on with the business of guiding our town. At the next election, the people can decide whether they want to keep you. TED SMITH Qualicum Beach
FIREWORK FEARS I like what Victoria is doing this year for people planning on a Halloween Eve home fireworks display. First, the fire department is putting on a safe fireworks workshop and second, this permit required in order to obtain a permit. Failure to comply is a $160 fine. Not too harsh. Celebrating Halloween is huge in B.C. The downside is not only the danger of fire but also injury, especially with young chil-
dren roaming about, some in flammable costumes. Furthermore, let’s face it, alcohol and drugs may be needed to enjoy the fireworks, especially when no driving is required. Then there is the teens who were seen on the streets of Parksville last year lighting off firecrackers and launching hand-held Roman candles as they travelled about. I’m sure pets and wildlife will be thinking the ‘two leggers’ started a war. Environmentalists will be thinking about the planetary heat and pollution produced by thousands of incinderie displays. People trying to sleep before work will be inconvenienced and yes, babies will need to be reassured. But personally, my aged father-in-law will likely be thrown back to the war where he may linger for days, even weeks, seeing soldiers outside of his home of 30 years and preparing for attack. Please be careful everyone and enjoy your unofficial holiday — Happy Halloween. GORD BYERS Parksville
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DEPRESSING CHOICE I have voted in every federal and provincial election since I was old enough to vote in 1952. Since then, I have seen some great governments and recently some very poor ones. Looking at our choice for the next election is very depressing at best. The Conservative party was a possible alternative for many until all this fuss about leadership. I don’t know who the dissidents are — whether they are Liberals trying to destroy the party or an arrogant group who think that they are the only ones to run things, or possibly an honest group thinking that there is a real problem.
It really doesn’t matter, as this will almost destroy any chance of the party making any large gains in the next election. This is what happened to destroy the B.C. Reform Party some years ago. As we have seen many times, a political party does not require a strong leader. The NDP have gone some 20 years without a strong leader, the last one being Mike Harcourt, and his government was only fair. Since the NDP will form our next government (God help us), where do we go from here? We have only very limited idea of what they have planned, if anything. The Liberals have managed to alienate most
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GOODBYE SOVEREIGNTY If I were to go out into the street today and randomly ask 10 people what they thought of the upcoming FIPA agreement, what do you think they might say? Would they understand the ramifications of all parts of this accord (any one of the 10 of them)? Do they know that the Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) would give foreign corporations sweeping powers to sue Canadian governments for implementing common-sense environmental protections, investing in Canadian jobs, or for stopping the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline and other projects like it? And worse, these lawsuits would happen in secret tribunals outside Canadian legal channels and would be in effect for a minimum of 15 years (plus the possibility of an extension to double that)? All this could become law within a week with no input or voting required by the public, or by committees. In other words, after that implementation, democracy as we know it will cease as will Canadian sovereignty over one of the last free countries in the west. Â We need to pressure our MPs, and I can think of no better way than by making it public in your newspaper, so that more people can decide for themselves before it is too late. LYN POLLARD Coombs
OUR RIGHT TO DIE So the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled against the Supreme Court of B.C. in the Right to Die with Dignity law. How did our society come to this situation, whereby 25 per cent of our population can overrule the other 75 per cent? Who are the people that have this power? Is it the need to update the Constitution? Does religion have anything to do with it? I know the French part of Canada is not at fault — Quebec is part of the 75 per cent in favor of the right to die movement. How do we get the attention of the Members of Parliament who voted against this movement a few years ago? They clearly did not listen to their constituents. Please ask each MP now and at election time how they stand on this issue and demand that they truly represent the people who elected them. Unfortunately, the Supreme Court of Canada is not elected and remain 100 years behind.  W.H. MARTIN Parksville
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your fly is open.” am walking in the woods with my dogs. I Not that there haven’t been some splendid am peaceful. Centred. At one with The Great attempts. General euphemisms for informing Green Goddess. I spy another couple walk- By Arthur Black ing down the path. I know them slightly and we someone that their clothing is in need of adjustment abound. I’m rather fond of “Paging Mister pause to chat. Johnson….Paging Mister Johnson…” But something is amiss. We palaver amiably I’m also intrigued with the idea of putting enough but they seem ill at ease, unwilling to on a big black studly voice and rumbling: “I’m meet my gaze. They look to the heavens; they talkin’ Shaft — can you dig it?” study their shoelaces. They crane to the east “Security breach at Los Pantalones” isn’t half and they peer to the west. They will not look bad, nor is “Our next guest is someone who me in the eye. needs no introduction …” But personally, I preAfter several awkward moments we part company and I am left with my dogs to wonder — a for- fer the personal touch — warnings custom-crafted for the gotten slight? Something I wrote perhaps? A few hundred poor schlub with the open portal problem. For a dishevelled computer nerd: “Excuse me, but you yards down the trail my hand brushes across my thighs and have Windows on your Laptop.” I solve the mystery. For vegetarians: “Don’t look now but the cucumber has Oh crap. My fly’s open again. I don’t know if it’s a harbinger of impending geezerdom left the salad.” For rock fans: “Attention, attention…Elvis Junior has left or mere wishful thinking, but I find my fly seems to be at half mast more often of late. Odd, when you consider that ‘doing the building.” For nautical types: “Now hear this: Sailor Ned’s trying to up your fly’ is something all lads are supposed to master before they get out of knee shorts. Doubly odd when you con- take a little shore leave.” sider that a gaping fly is a no-win condition. Mortification For airline passengers with a fly problem: “Time to bring all around. your tray table to the upright and locked position, sir.” Geoffrey Chaucer and his Middle Ages pals didn’t have For lovers of classical literature: “Quasimodo needs to go to worry about accidental breaches in their breeches. They back in the tower and tend to his bells.” wore codpieces — a kind of sliding manhole cover (think of What’s also missing is a suitable retort to the news that it as a ‘man bra’ but with only one cup). your fly is open. Usually it’s a mumbled “Oh, Geez, thanks Codpieces were functional but less than subtle, fash- eh?” ion-wise. Along about 1700 tailors came up with what they Pretty lame. called a ‘fall front’ — a flap of fabric that functioned someWinston Churchill knew how to handle such a situation. thing like the breech-clout that North American Indians had Using the facilities in the House of Commons one day during figured out centuries before. his final years in office, Winston turned from the urinal to When you think about it mankind has never had a the washstand, only to be confronted by a fellow MP who rock-solid solution for the codpiece/fall front/button/zip fly fluttered about trying to tell him the bad news as delicately problem. What complicates the conundrum is that men are as possible. lazy slobs. We want to get ‘er done with a minimum of inter“Ah, Sir Winston, you should know…ah, that is to say, er. ruption and inconvenience. Women don’t have a fly prob- You…um….Oh dear. It seems your flies are open.” lem because they sit down and do the job properly. “What of it?” growled the 90-year-old Churchill. “Dead And obviously, women don’t have an ‘open fly’ problem birds don’t fall out of nests.” either. If they did, they would doubtless have come up with a diplomatic, non-humiliating way to say “Hey, buddy… Arthur Black is a regular NEWS columnist.
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Rat-tat-tat-tat! You can’t miss the sound of Phil St. Luke as he raps out a rhythm on his drum while he leads the parade. What strikes you most about him though is the grin, big, wide and genuine, that is a much-welcomed feature of the roadsides in Parksville and area. St. Luke was born in Burnaby and worked on a farm doing manual labour as a teen, but it wasn’t until he moved to Parksville at age 19 that people started to take notice of him. The 60-year-old unofficial ambassador for Parksville can be seen at almost any time of day, walking along the side of the highway with his characteristic gait, waving and giving a big thumbs-up to passing motorists, who often respond with a cheerful toot on the horn. Known to some as Mr. Parksville and to others as Flying Phil, St. Luke is a fix-
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day —officially declared Phil St. Luke Day. The motion passed unanimously and the day was celebrated with special T-shirts and the unveiling of the Phil St. Luke sandwich at a local restaurant. An entirely unpolitical celebrity, St. Luke has no hesitation about walking into any and every business in Parksville to spread his unique brand of cheer and warmth. The business owners, for their part, welcome the interruption to their daily routine. Because he has touched so many lives in a positive way, it’s probably not surprising that St. Luke has his own fan page, with nearly 2,000 members. Rain or shine, chances are you’ll see Phil out on the road somewhere in Oceanside this winter and when you do, give him a wave or a honk. Without a doubt he’ll respond with a cheery wave, a two thumbs up and that trademark ear-to-ear grin.
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and concerns that he said he didn’t expect answers to on the spot. “Why equality in the water service, Parksville council heard enough opposition to proposed water rate chang- does council want equality other areas? I don’t think so,� es from different sectors of he said referencing the the city to take a step back. fact that business pays “Our proposal is to several times the propeliminate tiered water erty tax rate. rates all together and He said that neighswitch to a flat rate system, bouring communities as far as we’re concerned pay less for their wait’s the only equitable ter and reiterated the way,� said Parksville Reschamber’s point from idents Association reprea previous presentation sentative Rob Campbell, that businesses already speaking as a delegation at do everything they can the start of Monday’s regular council meeting. to conserve water since “Create a level playing it effects their financial field so no one group has bottom line. a financial advantage,� “The more water RUDI WIDDERSHOVEN he said in opposition to the used the less profit — the proposed changes. incentive is built in,� he Rudi Widdershoven, president of said. the Parksville and District Chamber Mayor Chris Burger started the disof Commerce, spoke as the next dele- cussion with a quick overview of the gation and had a long list of questions water supply, pointing out that due to
a new provincial mandate the city has to build a treatment facility for its river water, at a very early estimated cost of around $40 million — which they are trying to build financial reserves for to cut down on the eventual borrowing costs. Before the meeting Burger told THE NEWS he would encourage council to table the proposed changes, which council did unanimously. After the meeting Burger said that while they could run into a time crunch for the March billing date, he’s happy with the process. He said he’s had more concern and response on the issue than usual and he’s glad council decided to send the proposed bylaw back to staff for additional options and adjustments. “This is how government should work — pause and revaluate — I think that’s good governance,� he said adding “I guarantee at the end of the day not everyone’s going to be happy with it, but hopefully we’ll find a happy medium.
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Parksville council will hold another “town hall style� meeting Nov. 19 at Knox United Church as part of their ongoing effort to engage the community. They will start with a regular council meeting at 6 p.m. followed by the town hall meeting at 7 p.m. allowing residents to join the discussion. The town hall portion will include brief staff presentations on topics determined for the meeting, followed by a question-and-answer session for residents to voice concerns. The agenda of items to be discussed will be posted on the city website by the previous Friday, Nov. 16. The meeting follows similar well attended meetings held in various locations in the community over the last several years including one at Ballenas Secondary in May that dealt with resident-only parking signs and introduced the hot topic of keeping backyard hens which has since become a bylaw. “The town hall meeting in May was an extremely positive experience for council because so many residents were passionate about the issues under discussion,� said mayor Chris Burger. “We are certainly looking forward to engaging in this kind of interactive dialogue again.� The November 19 meeting starts at 6 p.m. at Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street in Parksville.
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Remember when mattresses had handles?
Now, what do you look for in your a mattress — an extremely unwieldy item and plunge deliver only a minute spurt at best — always had two sturdy handles of lotion. But look — there’s plenty of newspaper’s classified ads? A boat, a on each side with which to the creamy aid to smooth lawnmower, a pet, or a partner? There wrestle it into the place or skin remaining in the plastic may be pages demanding careful scruposition you wanted. Handy container. And that’s where tiny ahead. It was not always so. At one handles also, when it came we do have a bit of luck — at time newspapers were caring and helpBy Nancy Whelan to moving day, or the time least it’s not a glass bottle (we ful enough to print a directory or index of their ad categories on the first page of the for said mattress to move on hope). to the transfer station. Now So back to the kitchen; a classifieds. No more. Put on your specs there’s no way to get a grip container laid out on a stur- and wade through the headings and fine dy cutting board and the tool print until you find (or not) the departon a contrary mattress, and for a dollar-saving operation ment you want. to add to the problem, they What do you suppose is the reasoning at hand. Getting firm grips keep making them bigger. behind this barrier to communication? on the offender and a good Into the bathroom now, Isn’t that what newspapers are about sharp knife, it’s off with its and those elegant bottles of — communication? Why the hurdles to head! And there lies suffilotion with the squeeze top ease of access? cient ‘product’ for a week or more of and spout to make dispensing a breeze. Well, let’s get out of the house and do They really do work so effortlessly . . soothing application. We can guess why the handy plunger arrangement was insome therapeutic shopping. When at last . until you get below the halfway mark troduced, can’t we? you find the perfect sweater, or the jacket of contents and the physics of pressure of a hue to blend with all the pants, don’t depend on the job being done when you hang it in the closet. When, in anticipation of ‘getting it all together’, you hurry through your preparations for a big evening and finally don the new purchase you feel an irritating scratching at the back of your neck. It’s that (expletive deleted) label! Just a small oblong of some phony fabric, sewn to the neckline with 10-pound test prickVisitParksvilleQualicumBeach.com New for 2013 - New Partnership ly-end fishing line can lower the enjoyment The Parksville Qualicum Beach News and Oceanside Tourism of an event beyond imagining as you adjust, are merging their separate guides to form one product with scratch, and fume at some thoughtless manusuperior reach. The NEWS produces an annual visitor’s facturer on either side of the ocean. guide that offers mostly local circulation throughout District A few clothing makers are finally getting the 69, which will complement Oceanside Tourism’s guide that is message and printing their deathless prose/ distributed to visitors outside the area. name brand, quite invisibly to any observers, O F F I C I A L 2 012 T R A V E L & L E I S U R E G U I D E right on the garment’s fabric. Kudos to these New for 2013 - Comprehensive Research enlightened ones. Oceanside Tourism has launched the most comprehensive A little tip: if you a carry a Band Aid or two in research program in its history as part of it’s destination your purse, ladies, its application over the label brand initiative. Finds will be used to make the 2013 Travel can relieve the discomfort till you get home and & Leisure Guide a current and effective tool for Parksville dig out the pointed little scissors to disable the and Qualicum Beach to maintain a competitive edge in the pesky irritation. Grr-r-r! tourism marketplace. Nancy Whelan is a Qualicum Beach resident The 2013 Visitors’ Guide will have distribution of 100,000 and long-time columnist with The NEWS.
I’ll call it the ‘Grr-r-r factor’. It’s the usual expression of the feeling and frustration I experience when I come up against these apparently senseless everyday obstructions. Following are a few Grr-r-rs that come to mind. I open a can of food which promises a delectable recipe for its use . . . found on the back of the label. When you tear the label from the can, you invariably find that you’ve torn the recipe in half if not into tatters. If the instructions must appear on the label’s back, could not Mr. Heinz or whoever at least indicate where on the back you might find it so you could tear into it with some assurance of not deleting a critical ingredient or two? Moving from the kitchen to the bedroom, remember the good old days when
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Not quite what Elsa expected Student used to easy-access public transportation but luckily has school friends with wheels
In Elsa van Ginniken’s mind, what she knew of Canada was this: a land of ice and snow, moose and Mounties. This tall, willowy 18-year-old arrived in Qualicum Beach in late August as a Rotary exchange student from the Netherlands to find no snow, no moose and no scarlet-coated Mounties. What she is enjoying however, is the natural beauty of British Columbia’s West Coast, the charm of Qualicum Beach, and, of course, our renowned Oceanside hospitality. Having lived in the community of Naarden/Bussum (population 32,000), only 20 minutes from the thriving metropolis of Amsterdam, van Ginniken confesses that the slower pace of Island life has taken some getting used to.
Easily accessible public transportation and the omnipresent bicycle were very much part of her busy social life in Holland. Here she relies on her Qualicum Beach host families, her Rotary Club extended family and her school friends with ‘wheels’ as she enjoys her new life with us. van Ginniken’s interests in and outside the classroom are biology, food and nutrition, art, field hockey, tennis, basketball, yoga and horseback riding. When she completes her studies in Holland, following her year as our Qualicum Beach Rotary Club Youth Exchange student, she is considering a career as an event organiser. Welkom, Elsa! — Submitted by Qualicum Beach Rotary Club
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Elsa van Ginniken of the Netherlands is in Oceanside this school year thanks to the Qualicum Beach Rotary Club’s Rotary International Exchange Program.
We assess risk constantly
Some see risk as a reason not to try. Some There is no judgment in either position; we see it as an obstacle to overcome. The risk is the are all wired differently and without risk takers same; to try or not depends upon on our per- we would have no entrepreneurs and without those averse to risk taking we would have a very spective. different labour force. I could be using this statement Risk assessment and manageto speak to those in our community who are opposing a variety ment are two of the keys to successof development projects; for now By Kim Burden ful business management and it that is not the case, although it applies to all areas of life. does apply. I know personally that I am and I am talking to people who have always have been a risk taker, alan idea or a concept but who can’t ways the first one to jump off the quite take the step to move forward cliff. Like jumping off a cliff, there is and turn that idea into a business. no safety net for entrepreneurs, no Risk is a part of everyday life and pension, no guaranteed wage, and we assess risk constantly. Is it safe no guarantee of work hours; there to cross the road? Should I make is however a great deal of satisfaca certain purchase now or wait? Do I need to tion in creating these things for yourself over pack a raincoat? These are all fairly easy deci- the life of your enterprise. To all of the entrepreneurs in our commusions to make. Business decisions on the other hand are not as easy as there is usually more at nity: I salute you and thank you for taking the stake, they still however boil down to an assess- risks that you do. Kim Burden is the executive director of the ment of risk; a determination which depends on whether you see risk as a reason not to try or Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce and a regular columnist with The NEWS. as an obstacle to be overcome.
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WHISTLER – Premier Christy Clark wound up the B.C. Liberal Party convention Saturday with a combative speech that blasted the NDP for their economic and energy policies. After recounting her government’s job creation efforts and labour agreements with teachers, doctors and other employees, Clark accused the NDP of a list of sins, including a possible moratorium on natural gas development in northern B.C. The NDP would also “jack up personal and business taxes” and take away the secret ballot for union certifications, Clark told more than 800 cheering delegates at the Chateau Whistler hotel. NDP MLA Shane Simpson has acknowledged the party is considering labour law changes including union certification rules, but no decision has been announced. And NDP leader Adrian Dix has repeatedly stressed that corporate tax rates would only be raised two per cent if he wins the election next May. Pressed on his intentions for personal income tax increases in a radio interview last week, Dix said he would consider a small increase for people with annual incomes of $150,000 or more. Clark’s suggestion that the NDP might put a moratorium on hydraulic fracturing to extract natural gas drew a quick response from NDP energy critic John Horgan, who set out the party policy a year ago. “We will be looking at the scientific impacts but we sup-
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port the process,” Horgan said. “There’s not going to be any moratorium.” Taking questions after the speech, Clark declined to comment on resolutions endorsed by delegates to ban use of mandatory union dues for political activities, and to force disclosure of union spending on salaries and lobbying. NDP MLA Maurine Karagianis said the B.C. Liberals
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ROCKIN’ THE ROCKING HORSE: Newfoundland’s Shanneyganock will perform at the Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose Bay Friday Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4. Get tickets at Cranky Dog Music in Parksville or The Rocking Horse Pub in Nanoose, $20 in advance $25 at the door.
Find ethical and Fair Trade products like exotic jewelry, home decor and silk items at the Annual World Craft Bazaar at Knox United Church Nov. 3. The Bazaar is a project of Parksville/Qualicum KAIROS, co-sponsored by Knox United Church, in support of the many organizations and individuals who work so hard to improve wages, working conditions, health and educational opportunities around the globe. Over the years, the generous support of the people of Oceanside has been much appreciated and their continued
patronage is invited. The usual popular vendors will be there, as well as some new vendors, with treasures from around the world. They include Ten Thousand Villages, Comercio Justo Imports, Goldcoast Treasures, African Fair Trade Society, Global Village, ACTS ( African Community Technical Services) Pueblo Partisans, Solaluna and more. Local organizations which will also be participating are Aldea Maya, African AIDS Angels, Mayan Families, Mystic Lotus, Tabitha Cambodia, and
Camp Uganda, all working hard to support very worthwhile projects in foreign lands. Refreshments will be available in the lounge, where one can take time to sit and ponder their next purchase in support of a good cause. An information sheet on participating organizations will be available explaining how each of them helps improve the lot of people in nations around the world. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information call 250-248-0310. — NEWS Staff
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Errington filmmaker Richard Boyce’s latest work, Rainforest, the Limit of Splendour, has won yet another prestigious award, this time in Toronto. Boyce attended the Planet in Focus Environmental Film Festival last week and so was on hand to stand up and accept the Mark Haslam Award — the most prestigious award of five given out. The Mark Haslam Award was established in honour of the founder of Planet in Focus and is given to any drama, documentary or experimental film at the festival that gives voice to individuals, communities, struggles or stories that are under-represented in the media and is made by a filmmaker who is a member of participant in that community. The work must demonstrate the power to inspire reflection and positive action towards the social and ecological health of the planet. “It was a great honour because
there were 10 films there as part of the festival,” Boyce said. “It was really inspiring to be in Toronto with so many people who wanted to demand change and to meet so many other filmmakers who had the same aspirations.” Also inspiring, he said, was the turnout to the festival. “To have a festival run for an entire week, with four theatres running the whole time and with sellout crowds in theatres that hold up to 500 people is inspiring,” he said. Rainforest, which won the Best Mountain Culture Film award at this year’s Whistler Film Festival, has been accepted to run at the Paris Environmental Film Festival in mid-February. “It’s probably the oldest festival of its kind in the world,” Boyce saidl. “This is its 30th year.” Boyce noted the next local screening of Rainforest, the Limit of Splendour will be at the McMillan Arts Centre on Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m.
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April 5, 1948 - October 7, 2012 The family of the late James (Jim) Albert Dafoe sadly announces his passing on Sunday, October the 7th in his 65th year. Jim passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital Palliative Care Unit in Nanaimo, BC after an extended illness. He was born on 5th of April 1948 the eldest son of Les and Joy Dafoe of Marathon, Ontario. Jim remained in Marathon for the early years and had one son, Terry James (TJ) Dafoe from his first marriage to Diane (Blanch). Jim and family moved to Dryden where he started a career as the local curling rink icemaker and golf course superintendent. An avid golfer and curler, Jim elected to follow his passion for the golf business and evolved it in to a lifelong career as a golf course superintendent that spanned a number of golf courses across Canada. Jim met Gloria (Roberts) in Dryden and moved to Fairview, Alberta in 1985 to further his expertise in golf course maintenance and spent two years in college to acquire his turf management technology diploma. After a short hiatus in Sparwood, BC, Jim and Gloria moved to Vancouver Island in 1987 and Jim became the golf course superintendent at Fairwinds Golf Course in Nanoose Bay, BC. Jim’s career at Fairwinds spanned over 25 years and he was an integral part of the growth and success of the course today. Jim was always known for his attention to detail and passion for his work. He was a respected expert in his field and built great friendships and relations with his fellow colleagues and golfers alike. Jim never forgot the friends that he had from growing up in Marathon and he travelled back often to visit and provide a little advice to the local golf course staff. Jim moved on in life and established a companionship with Anne Charlton of Nanoose, BC. Jim developed a passion for motorcycles and logged many kilometers on his Harley Davidson with his partner Anne and friends. Jim is survived by his partner Anne Charlton of Nanoose Bay, BC, son TJ Dafoe of Comox, BC, step-daughter Melanie (Randy) Tait of Parksville, BC, step-son Josh (Terri) Roberts of Courtney, BC and several grandchildren Dylan, Ethan, Quinn, Ben, Charlie and Sarah, mother Joy Dafoe of Marathon, Ontario, brothers Terry (Diane) Dafoe of Petawawa, Ontario, Dave (Audra) Dafoe of Calgary, Alberta and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Jim was predeceased by his father Les Dafoe in July, 2012. Jim will be sadly missed by all. A private interment for family and close friends will be held at the Marathon Cemetery in Marathon, Ontario on Saturday, October 20th and a celebration of life will be held at the Fairwinds Golf Course, Nanoose Bay, BC on Thursday, November 1st. In lieu of owers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Cancer Research Foundation
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DENYSE Lefebvre-Morrow
Aug. 3, 1925 - Oct. 19, 2012 Denyse passed away suddenly in the morning on Friday October 19th, 2012. Predeceased by her husband Arthur Morrow and survived by her sons Michael (Kim), Montreal, David (Louise), Ottawa and Charles (Susan), Nanoose Bay. Also survived by grandchildren Matthew, James, Jessica, Adam, Lyon, Paul and Kathryn. She was active with Seniors Are Talking and many other seniors-focused groups in the Parksville area. Denyse loved music and was very active, loved life and will be greatly missed by many. A celebration of Denyse will be held at Yates Funeral Home on Tuesday October 30th at 1pm and all of her friends are welcome.
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Eleanor Jordan Mather (nee Spurr)
Passed away peacefully on October 16, 2012. Eleanor is survived by her daughter Judi, grandchildren Anita and Kyle (Natacha) and great grandchildren Danika and Nathan. She also leaves behind her sister Muriel Pedersen and many nieces and nephews located across Canada. Eleanor was predeceased by her husband Keith and brothers, Lawrence and Charles Spurr. Eleanor was born in Clarence, Nova Scotia on January 1, 1921 and married her “much younger� husband Keith on June 26, 1943. The family moved to the city of Toronto in 1947 and retired to Qualicum Beach in 1989 enjoying a blissful retirement “the best move we ever made�. As the “matriarch� of the family Eleanor will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends, but we can take comfort knowing that in spirit she has been reunited with her dear husband Keith. Her family extends many thanks to the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo General Hospital and The Gardens staff in Qualicum Beach for their care and compassion. Mom between 6:30 and 7:00 every evening you will be in my thoughts. No service will be held by request in lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Society of Organized Services, P.O. Box 898, Parksville B.C., V9P 2G9
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of James West, also known as Jim West, also known as J. West, Deceased, formerly of 63 Bridgewater Lane, Parksville, British Columbia. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of James West, also known as Jim West, also known as J. West, Deceased, are here by notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Joan Margaret West and Neil Allen Watson, the Executors of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, at P.O. Box 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9KlS7 on or before November 30, 2012, after which date the Executors will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then has notice. Joan Margaret West and Neil Allen Watson Executors NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The Estate of Stewart Thomas Webb, also known as Stewart T. Webb, also known as Stewart Webb, Deceased, formerly of 1164 Wellington Drive, Qualicum Beach, B.C. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Stewart Thomas Webb, also known as Stewart T. Webb, also known as Stewart Webb, Deceased, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Debra Sue Webb and Sheila Ellen Webb, the Executors of the Estate, c/o Rodway & Perry, PO Box 138, Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1S4 on or before December 07, 2012 after which date the Executors will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Executors then have notice. Debra Sue Webb Sheila Ellen Webb
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MOVING & STORAGE 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.
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DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captain’s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving.
NOT a GARAGE sale. Well upholstered furniture set golden green muted, $1400. set of 3 - must see to appreciate. Table, lamps, sheers, many other items. Good quality. 250-586-8922.
BRAND NEW Nanaimo home under 10 yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry on both levels. $390,000. 1 (250)751-5114
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Well maintained, +/- 1200 sq ft. Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to schools & shopping. Reasonable offers considered $280,000 Call 250-240-8558 Parksville, 681 Blenkin Ave.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673. ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255
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PARKSVILLE, LUXURIOUS 2 bdrm condo, 2 bath, ďŹ replace, patio, prkg incl’d, $1100 mo + utils. Call (250)713-1025. PARKSVILLE APT- 2 bdrms, top oor in quiet 4-plex. F/S, D/W, free laundry. $599. Avail now. 250-954-7435. QUALICUM- (7 kms from) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $450. + utils. Avail Nov 1. 250-954-4018. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds all utils. Avail Nov 1. 250-752-3333.
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DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Light Industrial space for lease $6.50/sq.ft. Call 250-248-8921
CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach in quiet, friendly building. Grnd r, 2 bdrm, 896 sq.ft. Patio, fully equipped bath & kitchen, storage locker. NS/NP. $895 Please call Bill (250)752-6997. ENGLISHMAN RIVER, Studio/bachelor suite. N/S, small pets only. $550 p/m. For more information or to view call 250248-4701 OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 1. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662.
PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936
PARKSVILLE, Brand new luxury apartments on Weld St. 6 stainless steel appliances, granite c/tops, some with ocean view, centrally located, small pets ok, N/S bldg. Avail Immed. Call 250-468-9811
QUALICUM BEACH, Downtown. Quiet, secure 1 bdrm + den, 810 sq.ft. condo. F/S, D/W, W/D. Large deck, u/ground parking, elevator. N/S, N/P. $950 p/m Call 250821-8997 or 250-240-3909
PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water incld. Available Nov 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350.
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COTTAGES ERRINGTON- 1 BDRM, tile rs, workshop w/240v. NS/NP. $650. Call (250)248-6554. NICE COTTAGE Style Apartment 975 sq feet, private setting, 1 lrg bedroom, lrg kitchen. Wd/dw, extra parking. Ready to move in. Qualicum Beach. $700. Call Mike 250752-2379 PARKSVILLE, 700 s/f. Cottage. Lg, private, fenced & gated yd. 4 appli’s, N/S, small pet ok, Gas f/p, $800 p/m, incld. gas & cable; hydro & phone are extra. Call 250-248-9656 QUALICUM BEACH: Clean, reno’d, large 2-bdrm. 1000 sq.ft, large kitchen. NS/NP, close to beach. Ref’s. $900. Available now. Call 1-250-6619275 or 250-752-1315.
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PARKSVILLE, 3 Bdrm, 3 bath, s x s duplex w/carport in quiet area.Fenced yard, w/stove/ elec. heat, 5 appli’s, NS, N/P. Refs req’d. Avail. Dec. 1st. $1000 p/m + utils. Call 250-752-0244 after 4 pm. QUALICUM: COZY, clean 2bdrm suite in duplex, minutes from Qualicum Beach. Country setting, N/P. $750/mo. utils not included. Avail now. Call (250)752-6098, (250)954-8847
HOUSESITTING OCEANSIDE - LOCAL teacher looking for affordable, cozy dwelling. Prefer long-term house sitting, could include pet sitting. Or rental (house, condo, cottage, apt.). Move in time exible - earliest start Nov. N/S, N/P, quiet, ref’s! 250-619-2002. Looking for the right situation.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS NANOOSE, 2 Bdrm + den, 1.5 baths, Reno’d kitchen, 6 appl, N/S, pet neg. Ocean/Mtn. Views, Southern exp. on private 1/4 acre, Beautiful gardens. $1100 p/m + utils. Call 250-821-5169 PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm mobile close to Orange Bridge, 4 appl’s. $800 + utils. Avail now. (250)954-1960.
MODULAR HOMES 2 BEDROOM trailer with deck, on large lot, located on Trees property, on the Alberni hwy Parksville. $600 per month 250-954-9547
The Kerr Group Management Parksville: 2 bdrm, 2 bath bungalow. 1600 sq.ft. All hardwood oors, nice view of pond off deck. N/S. Avail. now. $1200./mo Call (250)586-1100
PARKSVILLE: 2 bdrm, 2 bath beach front, furn. Nov-Mar. $1500 nego. (604)929-8070.
PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP. NS/NP. $1350. Avail Nov 1. (403)278-6857. PARKSVILLE3 BDRMS, bright lrg kitchen, patios, parking, shared W/D. Close to beach/shops/schools/parks. $1050+ utils. Call (778)3002148 or 250-947-5678.
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2007 ITASCA CAMBRIA by Winnebago. 29’ Class B loaded motor home with 2 slides in mint cond. Low mileage $56,500. Call 250-752-9536
2008 37’ Everest 5th Wheel4 Slides, large 4 dr fridge, king bed, lots of cabinets, like new, $37,000. Call 250-334-7471.
CARS 1923 FORD “T� Bucket. 350 short block Chevy. 400 H.P. motor. $18,000. Call Ron (250)729-7146 after 5:00p.m.
N. QUALICUM, 2 bdrm + den, shared 5 acre hideaway, priv. entrance, trails. D/W,W/D, utils incld. $850. (604)209-3264.
1991 SUBARU Loyale. Many new parts, receipts at request. Battery, radiator, alternator & water pump new. $1500. obo Call 250-248-9977
PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D, Avail. Immed. $1050 p/m incl. sat. TV, Hydro. Call 250-248-4074
QUALICUM BEACH - DOWNTOWN- 2 bed house, new kitchen and bathroom, hardwood oors, bright and airy, wood stove, 2 blocks from pool. F/S, W/D, D/W. Landscaping included. Avail. Dec 1, $1200/mo 250-752-0288
COOMBS: 12 mins to Parksville/ QB. Bright 3-bdrm, open concept - kitchen, dining room, family room. Huge garage & storage. F/S, D/W, wood stove $1000/mo. (250)951-9962.
1995 GMC Sonoma Truck, recent maintenance, in great shape, runs well. Asking $2200 obo. Please call (250)758-4963.
2001 FORD Ranger XLT - Extended cab - 4.0 L Automatic, 4 doors, canopy. New brakes, shocks, tires, battery. 186,000 km $4900. 250-752-5203 2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037
NORTH QUALICUM small 1 bdrm suite on private, quite acreage. N/S, N/P, Util inc., plus wireless internet $650/mo Call 250-951-2706
QB 3 bdrm, lge kitchen, rural, close to town, river, beach, lge yard, dog neg, $900/mo + utils Ph 250-240-4546
1991 DODGE Dakota 4 x 4, w/canopy, $950.00 obo. Call 250-752-3166
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QUALICUM. 1-BDRM ground level suite in quiet area, close to beach. NS, NP, utility’s included. W/D & carport parking $800./mo (250) 752-3294.
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PARKSVILLE, ROOMATE wanted, homestay or board avail. Fully furnished or not. $475 p/m. + 1/2 utils. Only reliable, honest people need apply.Call 250-951-1001
PARKSVILLE available immediately 2 - 3 Bdrm. house walk to Wembley Mall. N/S small pet welcome. 5 appliances, large deck, fenced yard, nicely landscaped, lots of custom wood built-ins. $1050/mthly utilities. 250-9540297, 250-947-0532
QUALICUM BEACH- large 2 bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail Now! Call 250-752-4258.
‘05 - 9’6 OKANAGAN CAMPER Electric levelers, Q/Bed, N/S, mint condition. Fridge/freezer, 3 burner stove/oven, 3 piece bathroom. $17,900. 250-752-0322
COOMBS, 1st month free for long term tenant. RV site available in small adult park. Fenced, deck, storage unit. $375 plus hydro/month. Call 250-586-1372.
2-STOREY home on Centre Rd. 1/2 acre, view, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, N/S, $1100/mo. Avail Nov 1. Call 250-752-7029.
PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. Clean & cozy, woodstove, 5 appls, near Winchelsea Elem. NS/NP. $1250 + utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)752-9807.
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QUALICUM, 184 West 2nd Ave. 1890 sq ft, air cond. retail / professional. 250-951-8283
HOMES FOR RENT
NANOOSE BAY- (15mins to Parksville, 12mins to Nanaimo) 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 6 appls. $1000+ utils. (250)468-1480.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE
FOR SALE or Lease, downtown Qualicum Beach, 1018 sq ft commercial space. Call (250)752-7136.
PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
BRIGHT 3-BDRM duplex in Q.B. Walk to schools, pool & shopping. Laundry room, insuite garage, large back deck, private fully fenced yard. N/S, pets neg. $950. Avail. Nov. 1st. Call (250)752-7404 or 250-951-1290.
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DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, t 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofďŹ ce space for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo + triple nets. Call 250-248-3142 or 250-248-3655.
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3 BEDROOM, 2 bathroom 3 level house with unďŹ nished basement and large separate insulated workshop. Brand new woodstove being installed. Located at 1066 Fair Rd, in Errington on acreage $1100 per month 250-9549547
2004 TOYOTA Corolla CE, Auto, A/C, Very good condition, 139,000 kms, $5800.00 Please call: 250-951-3132
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PARKSVILLE, 2 Bdrm,Good area near downtown, being reno’d & avail. Nov 1. F/S, W/D $875 p/m neg. N/S. Murray 250-248-0132 / 250-228-2834 or Larry 250-586-1561
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2009 GMC Sierra 2500 4x4, diesel, 30,000 km’s, mint cond. $46,900.00 obo 2007 Citation Supreme 26RKS, 1 slide, loaded, $26,500.00 obo. Will sell separate. 250-752-9536
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Local taekwondo academy making a mark, both as competitors and officials JAMES CL ARKE
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Parksville Taekwondo Academy continues to put Vancouver Island on the map, not only for its competitors, but for its young officials as well. In action on the matts at Capilano University in North Van Oct. 13 and representing PTA were black belts Colin Warren, 18, Thalia Austin and Emily Swann, 15 and Brett Swann, 13, along with colour stripes Seth Morton, 10, Kai Watts, 9 and Gage Morton, 6. For the first time in the club’s 18-year history PTA also had three black belt referees representing their school as officials at the Masters Cup — as Seth Fleming-Alho, 14, Nicholas Atkinson, 18 and Sarah Spooner, 24, all saw duty. “We’ve had two before but this is the first time we’ve had three,” said PTA master Brett Fee, adding “it’s kind of the evolution of the school, once you’ve been around as long as we have you start branching out into other areas of taekwondo including officiating.” As for local players: “We had a small but strong crew represent us well,” said Fee, explaining that with the Island Championships becoming such a prominent event, many of their students “are focusing on that event that is held in May every year. Nonetheless, the athletes who
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Representing PTA at the Masters Cup: front, left to right: Kai Watts, Seth Morton, Gage Morton, and back, Seth Fleming-Alho (ref), Colin Warren, Thalia Austin, Sarah Spooner (ref).
competed did exceptionally well as they ended up with three gold medals, a silver and three bronze. Highlights said Fee included notable performances from Gage Morton who won gold in Poomse (forms), and likewise to Kai Watts who forged a gold medal in sparring. Kai, pointed out Fee, “is a yellow belt
with green stripe, and (he) defeated a blue belt with much more experience to win the gold medal.” Thalia Austin won gold in the unofficial Black Belt division, running through both of her opponents handily. “Unfortunately she didn’t have an opponent at the official Light Middle Weight division, so she fought in the unofficial
brackets, where there are no weigh-ins or qualifying points for nationals,” said Fee, pointing out Austin is currently the Light Middleweight representative for B.C. at the national level. Colin Warren advanced to the semi finals in the ultra competitive bantam weight senior men’s black belt division by defeating his first opponent from Surrey. According to Fee Warren lost in sudden death overtime in the semi finals to the eventual gold medalist of the division. For those following along at home sudden death means when the score is tied after three rounds, you go to a fourth round, and the first point wins. “Colin came out very aggressively in OT, but unfortunately the score didn’t go his way,” said Fee, pointing out the young standout “fought a smart fight, and for the most part, shut down the best pound for pound fighter in BC. Nobody in B.C. has ever fought this guy this close, and Colin gave him a real run for his money.” IN THE MIX making calls: Seth and Sarah both took part as full day referees at the Masters Cup, and are now PRIT (provincial referees in training) as was Nicholas, currently a certified PR (provincial referee). These three referees will be front and centre at the Island Championships in 2013, “and they are key contributors our club’s overall success.
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Local D-man Noah Russi’s shorthanded marker with 57 seconds left in the game forced overtime and Oceanside’s SaveOn-Foods Generals carved out back-to-back wins on the weekend to take four of a possible six points in VIJHL action. The Generals were blasted 5-0 by the Buccaneers in Nanaimo on Thursday for their first of three games in three days. They bounced back with a 4-0 shutout of the Storm in Campbell River
Friday night, then beat the Bucs at Oceanside Place 4-3 Saturday in a game that came down to a shootout. “I’m pleased about the (two wins). We played a really good road game against Campbell River, but I thought the game we lost in Nanaimo was a bit disappointing,” Gens’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais said after, “but we regrouped Saturday and played the way we’re supposed to — it was a very good game, a total team effort.” On Friday Nanaimo outshot
Oceanside 43-29. The Bucs led 1-0 after 20 minutes and scored two unanswered goals in the second and third. The Generals regrouped Saturday with a solid win over the Storm in which they broke open a scoreless first period with two unanswered goals in the second and third. On Saturday in front of just over 300 fans at Oceanside Place, the Generals were on their horses early and rewarded at 7:39 when Riel Gibson took a Russi feed, steamed in up the middle
on a breakaway and beat the Buc’s goalie stick side top shelf with a defender on his back. The Bucs took a 2-1 lead with a power play marker 55 seconds into the second period and added another at 17:35 to go up 3-1, but Oceanside’s Cole Schneider (Jesse Ursic, Chandler Bruyckere) cut it to 3-2 19 seconds later which is how it stood after 40 minutes. The two teams turned in a fiercely contested third with both goalies doing their bit, and ‘the Place erupted when Russi beat
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Whalers battle Bulldogs Ballenas loses to John Barsby under the Friday night lights JAMES CL ARKE
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“Well that was exciting,� Whalers’ head coach Jeremy Conn said after the dust, make that mud, had settled. “Too bad someone had to lose.� The big annual Border Battle was played out under the lights in Nanaimo last Friday, and Ballenas Secondary School’s varsity football team gave the Bulldogs from John Barsby a great run for their money but came up short in a hard-fought a 22-14 final. A battle of unbeatens with both teams sporting 4-0 records and tied for top spot in the eight-team BC High School Football AA Island Conference, Friday’s showdown, pointed out Conn, “was Friday night lights so it’s kind of the dream and so hopefully they enjoyed it.� Playing under the lights on a Friday night is a rarity in Nanaimo “and especially a big game like that. It was really entertaining and it came right down to the wire it’s just to bad we didn’t come
away with the win.� According to coach Conn Ballenas took a 14-6 lead into the half but Barsby rallied back to go up 22-14. Fast forward to the 4th quarter and the Whalers drove the ball downfield to the Bulldogs’ 10 yard line with time winding down but could’t punch it in and Barsby took a knee to end the game. “I am really proud of how our kids played,� said Conn, “sure there are some plays we wish we could re-do, but that’s football. Barsby is a very good football team,� he said, “so for us to play them so tight, it really proves we are getting to where we think we can go.� The rain put a damper on Ballenas’ passing attack as pivot Liam O’Brien found many of his deep passes were losing his normal tight spiral and where not getting to his receivers.  O’Brien still managed to finish the day with a good efficiency rating though, completing 14 of 19 but for only 97 yards
passing. Dallas Towle pulled in eight catches for 70 yards and a TD. O’Brien finished the scoring with a TD rush in his 14 carries for 57 yards. While the Whalers offense was stymied by the Barsby’s impressive D, Conn said he was happy to see his defence step up.  “The Barsby double wing is a nightmare to defend,� said Conn, “but I was really happy how our kids executed the game plan.� The loss puts the Whalers at 4-1 and gives them a lock on second in the Island Conference which assures the blue and white a playoff berth. GAMES ON: The JV Whalers play their final game of the season Wednesday when they host the Edward Milne Wolverines from Sooke at 2:30 p.m. The varsity Whalers in the meantime close out their AA regular season in Nanaimo Friday against the Islanders (1:45 p.m.).
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Few residents of Siem Reap in Cambodia have photographs of themselves, so when sixteen people receive portraits by local artist Dave Davies, pleased might be an understatement. “We gave one to a hotel worker (last year) and it was just unbelievable the way her eyes lit up, just so gracious,� he said. Davies is a resident artist at The Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach, member of the Arrowsmith chapter of the Federation of Canadian Artists and a member of the local De Cosmos Fine Arts Society. He moved to Canada from England with his wife Anne in 1973. After teaching in England, Prince Rupert and the West Kootenays, he retired to the area in 2004. He has now been painting for about 17 years and watercolour remains his medium of choice. Dave particularly likes to paint old things, including wood and rock, he said, “anything with texture.� For the past seven years, Dave and Ann have been traveling to Cambodia to visit their daughter and grandchildren there. The majority of Cambodians live in poverty and many are victims of land mines left behind from the Khmer Rouge era. Dave has been painting and selling local oyster shells for five years, raising $5,000 for residents of Cambodia. The couple is helping put a land mine victim through University in Phnom
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Local artist Dave Davies will be giving 16 watercolour portraits as gifts in Cambodia.
Penh and are also supporting the Green Gecko Project, which houses and educates former street children. After giving portraits to a couple residents of Siem Reap last year, Dave got many requests. He began photographing some of the residents and has now painted 16 watercolour portraits and will be taking them along as gifts this month. “Most of these people probably don’t even have a photograph of themselves, let alone a painting. Whereas a donation of money is appreciated, and goes a lot further there
than here, this is something that will stay with them a lot longer.� Among Dave’s wonderful watercolour paintings at TOSH, he continues to sell oyster shells adorned with sweet little acrylic scenes, with proceeds going to those in need in Cambodia. He will also personalize the shells upon request. He and his wife are heading on their annual trip to Cambodia Oct. 31. For more on Dave’s artistic work visit www.arrowsmithfca.ca/davedavies or e-mail: addavies@shaw.ca.
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A family from the mainland enjoys the Pumpkin Rush on Resort Drive Friday.
Halloween is a spooky time in District 69 with activities in every corner, ranging from pumpkin-lit trails to a character-filled candy walk. Happy Halloween from The NEWS. Be safe and have fun: Happening October 31: Coombs: r .BHJD PG )BMMPXFFO $BOEZ 8BML BU UIF Coombs Fairgrounds. Candy walk, little goblin cake walk, concession and fireworks. 6 - 8 p.m. Errington: r )BMMPXFFO 1VNQLJO 5SBJM 8BML JO UIF Errington Community Park. Free hot chocolate,
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By Julie Austin, School District #69 School Board Trustee, elected in Area F. “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew Some of our biggest hearts are found at Errington Elementary and French Creek Community School. Parent Advisory Councils in our community are tireless supporters of our children. Today, ART is headed up by Reg Nosworthy, in his thirteenth year as the RDN appointed volunteer Recreation Commissioner for Area F and community representative on the District 69 Recreation Commission. Reg is also the current D69 Commission Chair. Marilynn Sims is the Arrowsmith Community Coordinator and Kim Longmuir the
where is that more apparent than in rural areas. These connections help create vital opportunities for our children, whether it’s being part of community trail building or century anniversary celebrations. French Creek and Errington PACs are an integral part of our children’s education. So the next time you see a parent flipping hamburgers or selling raffle tickets at an event, stop and say thanks. The swimming lesson, library book or playground hockey gear could be the thing that ignites a child’s passion. Our children’s education is in the process of undergoing significant change. The BC Ministry of Education’s “Personalized Learning” initiative offers exciting possibilities to make education more relevant. To be successful it requires the involvement of not only teachers, parents and administrators but a broad cross section of the community. The nature of the new directions will be determined collectively through the development of a school district strategic plan, completed by December. Building on last fall’s community dialogue sessions and the spring workshops in personalized learning, the strategic plan will be a living document whose breath has come from the community. It will be the guide as we move forward. Members in the community will help create at and participate in making ideas a reality. The strategic plan will The ART goal is to work on a community wide basis with all interested non-profit Arrowsmith organizations and local schools to identify new recreation opportunities for the Arrowsmith community. Programs are primarily delivered using successful grant applications and community volunteers. The
help guide budget and staffing decisions. It will drive innovative programs. Visit our online forum at SD69 to find out more. The SD69 Board has been mandated by the community to make our district a center of excellence and innovation to attract students and families to our community. This is an enormous opportunity to achieve with the support of our talented and committed citizens. If you have ideas, please come and share them. The realization of a dynamic school district resides in the enormous knowledge and wisdom that resides right here. Keep an eye out for upcoming information from the school board. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” — Dr. Seuss By Richard de Candole, Arrowsmith Agricultural Association Member Coombs Fair is marking its 100th anniversary in 2013 by celebrating the legacy of those who settled here in the early 1900s. Adopting the theme “Back to the Future,” the fair on August 17 and 18 will feature displays of pioneer farm tools and equipment as well as a variety of hands-on rural arts demonstrations. Fair supporters are being encouraged to make it a show to remember by starting early on their entries for next year. “One of our long-time exhibitors has decided to enter one exhibit for every year,” said Coombs Fair president Doreen Patterson. “Others have said they will be entering our new 100th anniversary category – Preserving the Harvest, a Family Tradition.” She said $100 in prizes will be awarded for the new category. Exhibitors will enter a basket of items including preserved fruit, vegetable, meat, salsa, pickle and baking along with a family recipe to go with each item. A commemorative stamp featuring the Coombs Fair goat logo is being produced for purchase and
use through Canada Post throughout the year. Planning is also underway to construct a cedar log sound stage and gazebo as a legacy to the fair’s first 100 years. The first fair was held in 1913 on a farm in Hilliers near the rail line. Provincial government officials brought in tents and exhibits from Victoria to show residents what could be grown on Vancouver Island. For the next 10 years, a fair was operated at the old Hilliers School by the Hilliers and District Agricultural Association. In March of 1924 the decision was made to join forces with a group which had been operating a fair in Nanoose to form the Cameron, Nanoose and Newcastle Districts Agricultural Association and hold just one fair each year at the old Coombs Community Hall (now Liquidator World) and on a small lot it acquired beside the hall. In the application for incorporation the following was given as the society’s objective: “to encourage the cultivation of the soil and general development of all agricultural resources in the district and to foster every branch of mechanical and household arts calculated to increase the happiness of the
Each year exhibitors compete for ribbons and prize money in more than 700 categories in 10 sections including 4-H, Horse Show, Stock, Poultry, Horticulture, Domestic Science, Needlecrafts, Arts & Crafts, Floral and Photography.
During the 1950s a cattle barn and office were constructed. The property was expanded to its current size of 10 acres in the late 1960s. Since then a number of facilities have been added included a riding ring, a poultry building, two barns, Arrowsmith Hall and most recently an 8,000 square foot Recreation Centre.
By 1946 the fair was back in operation. In 1948 A. J. Mason took over as secretary and recommended reincorporating as the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. He also urged the association to purchase vacant land behind the hall and replace temporary tents and stalls on the grounds with a permanent exhibition hall.
The fair was held annually until World War II, when in 1943 the decision was made to suspend operations for the rest of the war.
home.” The membership fee was set at $1 per year.
PHOTO: 4-H Calf Club members Mark Moilliet, left, Peter Tryon, Stanley Wheat and Mark Morris in 1964
Arrowsmith Activity Coordinator. Reg, Marilynn and Kim each have very diversified backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and results oriented expertise into the Arrowsmith Community for recreation service delivery.
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On the plus side: I am fortunate and very thankful to have dedicatYou are assigned to a dozen committees which means that time must be rationed and prioritized; and so much happens on evenings and weekends. I envy the urban directors who have staff and with less of a direct stake, tend to go with the flow. At the Board we vote our communities’ interests: sometimes one succeeds. I think I am outvoted more often than any other Director. It’s our heritage: we “F”ers have never followed the herd. a foot of shelf space of files/papers/ documents for every month.
ed and supportive electoral area — colleagues at the Board and in our Alternate, Leanne Salter; and of course Jack provides an empathetic shoulder.
I get to meet so many unsung and vital people. The public has little idea of how much of our social infrastructure is dependent on volunteers.
And I get a front row seat at the good milestone events. The inauguration of a new trail or asset, and the centennials of schools etc. The overview is wonderful. This is such a great community in such a special place.
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Jack McLean laughs and says “I told you so.” And he’s right, of course. Being an electoral area director is a full time job, about three times the hours that I had expected. One is handed a ton of manuals and bylaws to read. “When you are up to your derriere in alligators, it is too late to reconsider your plan to drain the swamp.”
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rich history. The entrance to the museum is free of charge.
Over the last few years, the delivery of recreation services in this fast-growing community has evolved and resulted in the formation of the Arrowsmith Recreation Team (ART).
French Creek School 1912 and the Coombs Fair originating in 1913.
The museum will open again in March for Spring Break 2013, although museum tours can be arranged anytime by phoning Sharon at 250-248-6655.
The museum has been made possible through donations and grants including the generosity of Dale Donaldson, owner of the Coombs’ General Store, who donates the museum space. Sharon Cox-Gustavson and her team of dedicated volunteers all with deep roots in the community, offer well-guided tours as well as assisting guests who enjoy browsing on their own. Come by and immerse yourself in Coombs’
definition of Arrowsmith recreation includes activities, sports, arts, culture and community development opportunities that create a strong and healthy lifestyle within the community. Community development includes instruction and education programs, project planning, program support and new opportunities that build community spirit and infra-structure for current and future generations. Reg Nosworthy: noz@telus.net Marilynn Sims: mailsims@telus.net Kim Longmuir: ranlong@telus.net Visit www.arrowsmithcalendar.com
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Equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and community residents have all expressed enthusiasm for the importance of trails in the Arrowsmith Community and support yearly expansion of a network of trails throughout the community.
The first community trail grand opening was a huge success and the children along with the local residents have already adopted this trail. More places for all to play!
Trail plants included oceanspray and salmonberry, dull Oregon grape, lipstick cladonia, red elderberry, sword fern, bitter cherry, Douglas Fir, salal, and Western Red Cedar.
students had been educated as nature guides, and each had a specific trail specimen to identify and explain to the interested trail walkers.
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By Sharon Cox-Gustavson, Coombs Museum Coordinator During the week of October 8th, Coombs Centennial Museum welcomed its 2,725th visitor since opening its doors in August 2011. This quaint little museum next door to the Coombs General Store was developed to provide a social awareness of Coombs’ rich history, and to acknowledge a number of Coombs centennial celebrations including The Pioneer Ford Log House 1910, Coombs General Store 1911,
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The trail opening started with a ribbon cutting ceremony, cake, speakers, singers, politicians, local residents and students from EES.
The trail was surveyed and members of the Silver Spur Riding Club assisted the RDN staff to clear the worst of the branches, ferns and brush from a flagged route.
By Barbara Smith, Area F POSAC Member In 2011, the Area F Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee (POSAC) and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) identified the first community trail to be developed, situated right beside Errington Elementary School (EES). Access for school children and families was a priority.
On April 28th 2012, the RDN officially opened the 650 metre Errington School Trail.
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Arrowsmith Events 2012 Please make sure to visit the community calendar: out and enjoy an evening of playing together. Activities Meadowood Park Hallowe’en Spectacular!! — Fundraising Documentary film “birth Story” — arrowsmithcalendar.com for up-to-date events will include gym games, air hockey, foosball, board The Dashwood Fire Rescue Stations 61 and 62 and The story of Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives, games and instruments. Arrowsmith Activity Building the Corcan Meadowood Residents Association are presented by Errington Preschool on November 17. and activities in Arrowsmith.
OctOber 2012 Jam Night — Every second Wednesday evening at the Soundgarden on the Coombs Fair Grounds. More details at www.thesoundgarden.org
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coombs Museum — Open 12:00-4:00pm, seven days a week until the end of October then only Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (12:00-4:00pm) throughout November until December, closing December 16th for the winter. The museum will open again in March for Spring Break 2013, although museum tours can be arranged anytime by phoning Sharon at 250 248-6655.
Free “Well Smart” Workshop — Errington Hall, Monday Oct. 22, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Come learn about protecting your water source in this free workshop about well maintenance, water testing and treatment options. Industry and government m Coordinator experts will be available to x-Gustavson, Museu PHOTO: Sharon Co Store Owner answer your questions and , Coombs General and Dale Donaldson participants will receive a voucher for 10% off water testing. Please register by calling 1-888-828Mother Goose and Friends (Ages 0-6) — Fridays: 11:30am-12:30pm October 5th-December 14th. 2069. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome to Free “Septic Smart” Workshop — Monday, October join this FREE educational program of rhymes, songs 29, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Bradley Centre, Shearme and storytelling. At Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Road, Coombs. Learn more about your septic system, Fairgrounds (on Ford Road behind the Coombs General how it works and how to maintain it properly. Industry Store). Please register by calling 250-248-3252. Further and government experts will be available to answer information: BLT 250-947-8252 or Kim Longmuir 250your questions. Free info kits and green cleaner spray 248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net. bottles will be given to those who attend. Please preYouth Games and Sports’ Night — (Ages 11-18) register by calling 1-888-828-2069. Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30pm; October 10th-December 5th. Youth are invited to come out and play sports and board games. Bring a water bottle and wear running shoes. Tell all your friends! Arrowsmith Activity Building on the Coombs Fairgrounds (on Ford Road behind the Coombs General Store) (8 weeks; No program October 31.) Free Drop-In Program (donations appreciated). Further information: Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net
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Dads’ Night Out — (Ages 0-6) Tuesdays: 6:30-8:30pm October 16th (Also November 27th, January 22nd, February 19th and April 16th). Dads and Grandpas are invited to come out with their children to enjoy an evening of gym play, facilitated by FCCS principal, Brian Nikula. Older siblings are welcome too! French Creek Community School Free Drop-in Program. Further information: BLT 250-947-8252 or Kim Longmuir 250248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net.
Hallowe’en big Dance 4U — 8:00 pm Saturday, October 27, at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds featuring, “The Racket Club”. Tickets $20. www.chrco.org/
Family Night — (All ages welcome) Friday: 6:308:30pm, October 19th. Families are welcome to come
Hallowe’en Dance — 8:00 pm Saturday, October 27, Errington Hall. Hallowe’en Dance with Cousin Harley. Come up with a costume, a partner and come ready for a full evening of get-up-and-boogie with guitar ace Paul Pigat and his band, “Cousin Harley”. Sorry, no minors. Tickets are $20 at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum or at the Errington General Store.
The Hallowe’en Pumpkin trail — On Hallowe’en night, October 31st, Errington Pumpkin Trail will be starting at 6:30pm. Come and bring your kids to walk the haunted forest trail! There will be a bonfire and entertainment at the end of the trail and free hot chocolate at the market coffee shop and the evening ends with a fireworks display at about 8pm. Admission is by donation.
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The Magic of Hallowe’en candy Walk — Wednesday, October 31 on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Exciting Hallowe’en festivities for families, 6 -7:30pm. Fireworks start at 7:40pm, concession opens at 6pm. Admission is by donation.
Doors open at 6:30pm, film starts at 7:15. Tickets $15, available at Qualicum Toy Shop, Creekmore Coffee, Shades of Green in Parksville and Errington Post Office. Fana Soro and Masabo in concert — 8:00 pm Saturday, November 24th. Authentic West African music, dance and storytelling with artists from Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Congo. Tickets are $20 at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum or at the Errington General Store. ($12 under 12, free under 5 at the door.) big Dance 4U — 8:00 pm Saturday, November 24th at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, featuring, “Chevy Ray and the Fins”. Tickets $20. www.chrco.org/
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Full turkey Dinner with All The trimmings — November 3, at Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Two sittings will be served, one at 4:30pm and one at 6:00pm Adults $18, seniors $14, kids (12 and under) $8 at the door. This is a family-friendly event (nonsmoking, no alcohol). All proceeds go towards community programs sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. Janet Boley, info@coombsfair.com
coombs country christmas craft Fair — Saturday, December 1, 2012, Arrowsmith Hall Coombs Fairgrounds.The hall will be open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Admission and parking is free. Volunteers from the Agricultural Association will be running a concession and selling home-baked goodies. Skye Donald, 250-248-9929.
coffee House — 7:30 pm Saturday, November 3rd, Errington War Memorial Hall. Held on the first Saturday of every month, the Coffee House is open stage, free for entertainers and only $5.00 for audience. A great way to see some young talents and some fine older ones. Coffee and refreshments available. christmas in coombs — Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs, Friday Nov. 9th to Sunday Nov. 11 (Friday 1pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.11am-4pm). A hall filled with quality handcrafted items for the people on your list. Handcrafted Christmas tree ornaments and so much more. For more info or to request a vendor application, please call Beth Larsen at 250-724-5674 betty Soo and Doug cox in concert — 7:30 pm Saturday, November 10th, Errington Hall. An Austin vibe with a west coast flavour — tasty! Opened by guests Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum or Errington General Store. ($12 under 12, free under 5 at the door.) Family Night — (All ages welcome) Friday: 6:308:30pm November 16th. Families are welcome to come out and enjoy an evening of playing together. Activities will include gym games, air hockey, foosball, board games and instruments. Arrowsmith Activity Building on the Coombs Fairgrounds (On Ford Road behind the Coombs General Store) free drop-in program. Further information: Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@ telus.net.
coffee House — 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 1, Errington War Memorial Hall. Held on the first Saturday of every month, the Coffee House is open stage, free for entertainers and only $5.00 for audience. A great way to see some young talents and some fine older ones. Coffee and refreshments available. christmas Arts and crafts Fair — 10am to 3:00pm, Saturday, December 1st and December 8th, Errington Hall Free admission. A great selection of the finest local crafts for those last minute gifts. Lunch and refreshments available. christmas at the Soundgarden — with Carli and Julie Kennedy and “West My Friend”, Friday, December 7, 8 pm at the Soundgarden on the Coombs Fair Grounds: www.thesoundgarden.org christmas concert — 7:30 pm Saturday, December 15, Errington War Memorial Hall. Carols, skits & various entertainments for the whole family, with a holiday flavour. Admission by donation. Coffee & refreshments served. christmas in the country — Tiger Lily Farms, Dec. 20-24. Pony-drawn carriage ride to visit Santa, make a door swag with your family and enjoy visiting the animals in the barn. For more information call 250 2482408 or visit www.tigerlilyfarm.ca. Old country Market (Goats on the roof) — Will be open until Dec. 24, reopening early March. New Year’s eve bash big Dance 4U — December 31, Coombs Rodeo Grounds. www.chrco.org/
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pleased to announce the merging of our 2 Hallowe’en events to produce the Meadowood Park Hallowe’en Spectacular!! Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks by donation, large bonfire, double the amount of scares on the spooky walk and a large bag of goodies at the end of the walk for your trick or treater. We will end the night with a dazzling fireworks display! See you Wednesday, October 31 at dusk.
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Arrowsmith Events 2012 Please make sure to visit the community calendar: out and enjoy an evening of playing together. Activities Meadowood Park Hallowe’en Spectacular!! — Fundraising Documentary film “birth Story” — arrowsmithcalendar.com for up-to-date events will include gym games, air hockey, foosball, board The Dashwood Fire Rescue Stations 61 and 62 and The story of Ina May Gaskin and The Farm Midwives, games and instruments. Arrowsmith Activity Building the Corcan Meadowood Residents Association are presented by Errington Preschool on November 17. and activities in Arrowsmith.
OctOber 2012 Jam Night — Every second Wednesday evening at the Soundgarden on the Coombs Fair Grounds. More details at www.thesoundgarden.org
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coombs Museum — Open 12:00-4:00pm, seven days a week until the end of October then only Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (12:00-4:00pm) throughout November until December, closing December 16th for the winter. The museum will open again in March for Spring Break 2013, although museum tours can be arranged anytime by phoning Sharon at 250 248-6655.
Free “Well Smart” Workshop — Errington Hall, Monday Oct. 22, 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Come learn about protecting your water source in this free workshop about well maintenance, water testing and treatment options. Industry and government m Coordinator experts will be available to x-Gustavson, Museu PHOTO: Sharon Co Store Owner answer your questions and , Coombs General and Dale Donaldson participants will receive a voucher for 10% off water testing. Please register by calling 1-888-828Mother Goose and Friends (Ages 0-6) — Fridays: 11:30am-12:30pm October 5th-December 14th. 2069. Parents, grandparents and caregivers are welcome to Free “Septic Smart” Workshop — Monday, October join this FREE educational program of rhymes, songs 29, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Bradley Centre, Shearme and storytelling. At Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Road, Coombs. Learn more about your septic system, Fairgrounds (on Ford Road behind the Coombs General how it works and how to maintain it properly. Industry Store). Please register by calling 250-248-3252. Further and government experts will be available to answer information: BLT 250-947-8252 or Kim Longmuir 250your questions. Free info kits and green cleaner spray 248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net. bottles will be given to those who attend. Please preYouth Games and Sports’ Night — (Ages 11-18) register by calling 1-888-828-2069. Wednesdays: 6:30-8:30pm; October 10th-December 5th. Youth are invited to come out and play sports and board games. Bring a water bottle and wear running shoes. Tell all your friends! Arrowsmith Activity Building on the Coombs Fairgrounds (on Ford Road behind the Coombs General Store) (8 weeks; No program October 31.) Free Drop-In Program (donations appreciated). Further information: Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net
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Dads’ Night Out — (Ages 0-6) Tuesdays: 6:30-8:30pm October 16th (Also November 27th, January 22nd, February 19th and April 16th). Dads and Grandpas are invited to come out with their children to enjoy an evening of gym play, facilitated by FCCS principal, Brian Nikula. Older siblings are welcome too! French Creek Community School Free Drop-in Program. Further information: BLT 250-947-8252 or Kim Longmuir 250248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net.
Hallowe’en big Dance 4U — 8:00 pm Saturday, October 27, at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds featuring, “The Racket Club”. Tickets $20. www.chrco.org/
Family Night — (All ages welcome) Friday: 6:308:30pm, October 19th. Families are welcome to come
Hallowe’en Dance — 8:00 pm Saturday, October 27, Errington Hall. Hallowe’en Dance with Cousin Harley. Come up with a costume, a partner and come ready for a full evening of get-up-and-boogie with guitar ace Paul Pigat and his band, “Cousin Harley”. Sorry, no minors. Tickets are $20 at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum or at the Errington General Store.
The Hallowe’en Pumpkin trail — On Hallowe’en night, October 31st, Errington Pumpkin Trail will be starting at 6:30pm. Come and bring your kids to walk the haunted forest trail! There will be a bonfire and entertainment at the end of the trail and free hot chocolate at the market coffee shop and the evening ends with a fireworks display at about 8pm. Admission is by donation.
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The Magic of Hallowe’en candy Walk — Wednesday, October 31 on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Exciting Hallowe’en festivities for families, 6 -7:30pm. Fireworks start at 7:40pm, concession opens at 6pm. Admission is by donation.
Doors open at 6:30pm, film starts at 7:15. Tickets $15, available at Qualicum Toy Shop, Creekmore Coffee, Shades of Green in Parksville and Errington Post Office. Fana Soro and Masabo in concert — 8:00 pm Saturday, November 24th. Authentic West African music, dance and storytelling with artists from Guinea, Ivory Coast, and Congo. Tickets are $20 at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum or at the Errington General Store. ($12 under 12, free under 5 at the door.) big Dance 4U — 8:00 pm Saturday, November 24th at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds, featuring, “Chevy Ray and the Fins”. Tickets $20. www.chrco.org/
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Full turkey Dinner with All The trimmings — November 3, at Arrowsmith Hall on the Coombs Fairgrounds. Two sittings will be served, one at 4:30pm and one at 6:00pm Adults $18, seniors $14, kids (12 and under) $8 at the door. This is a family-friendly event (nonsmoking, no alcohol). All proceeds go towards community programs sponsored by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. Janet Boley, info@coombsfair.com
coombs country christmas craft Fair — Saturday, December 1, 2012, Arrowsmith Hall Coombs Fairgrounds.The hall will be open to the public from 10am to 3pm. Admission and parking is free. Volunteers from the Agricultural Association will be running a concession and selling home-baked goodies. Skye Donald, 250-248-9929.
coffee House — 7:30 pm Saturday, November 3rd, Errington War Memorial Hall. Held on the first Saturday of every month, the Coffee House is open stage, free for entertainers and only $5.00 for audience. A great way to see some young talents and some fine older ones. Coffee and refreshments available. christmas in coombs — Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs, Friday Nov. 9th to Sunday Nov. 11 (Friday 1pm-7pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun.11am-4pm). A hall filled with quality handcrafted items for the people on your list. Handcrafted Christmas tree ornaments and so much more. For more info or to request a vendor application, please call Beth Larsen at 250-724-5674 betty Soo and Doug cox in concert — 7:30 pm Saturday, November 10th, Errington Hall. An Austin vibe with a west coast flavour — tasty! Opened by guests Phil Harmonic’s Jug Band Orchestra. Tickets $20 at Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum or Errington General Store. ($12 under 12, free under 5 at the door.) Family Night — (All ages welcome) Friday: 6:308:30pm November 16th. Families are welcome to come out and enjoy an evening of playing together. Activities will include gym games, air hockey, foosball, board games and instruments. Arrowsmith Activity Building on the Coombs Fairgrounds (On Ford Road behind the Coombs General Store) free drop-in program. Further information: Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@ telus.net.
coffee House — 7:30 pm, Saturday, December 1, Errington War Memorial Hall. Held on the first Saturday of every month, the Coffee House is open stage, free for entertainers and only $5.00 for audience. A great way to see some young talents and some fine older ones. Coffee and refreshments available. christmas Arts and crafts Fair — 10am to 3:00pm, Saturday, December 1st and December 8th, Errington Hall Free admission. A great selection of the finest local crafts for those last minute gifts. Lunch and refreshments available. christmas at the Soundgarden — with Carli and Julie Kennedy and “West My Friend”, Friday, December 7, 8 pm at the Soundgarden on the Coombs Fair Grounds: www.thesoundgarden.org christmas concert — 7:30 pm Saturday, December 15, Errington War Memorial Hall. Carols, skits & various entertainments for the whole family, with a holiday flavour. Admission by donation. Coffee & refreshments served. christmas in the country — Tiger Lily Farms, Dec. 20-24. Pony-drawn carriage ride to visit Santa, make a door swag with your family and enjoy visiting the animals in the barn. For more information call 250 2482408 or visit www.tigerlilyfarm.ca. Old country Market (Goats on the roof) — Will be open until Dec. 24, reopening early March. New Year’s eve bash big Dance 4U — December 31, Coombs Rodeo Grounds. www.chrco.org/
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pleased to announce the merging of our 2 Hallowe’en events to produce the Meadowood Park Hallowe’en Spectacular!! Hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks by donation, large bonfire, double the amount of scares on the spooky walk and a large bag of goodies at the end of the walk for your trick or treater. We will end the night with a dazzling fireworks display! See you Wednesday, October 31 at dusk.
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They advocate to meet our children’s needs in the classroom, raise funds that help support field trips, playgrounds, emergency supplies, classroom supplies, library books, subsidize hot lunch programs and the list goes on. PACs are the connection between the schools and community and noPHOTO: Julie Austin
By Julie Austin, School District #69 School Board Trustee, elected in Area F. “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” — Elizabeth Andrew Some of our biggest hearts are found at Errington Elementary and French Creek Community School. Parent Advisory Councils in our community are tireless supporters of our children. Today, ART is headed up by Reg Nosworthy, in his thirteenth year as the RDN appointed volunteer Recreation Commissioner for Area F and community representative on the District 69 Recreation Commission. Reg is also the current D69 Commission Chair. Marilynn Sims is the Arrowsmith Community Coordinator and Kim Longmuir the
where is that more apparent than in rural areas. These connections help create vital opportunities for our children, whether it’s being part of community trail building or century anniversary celebrations. French Creek and Errington PACs are an integral part of our children’s education. So the next time you see a parent flipping hamburgers or selling raffle tickets at an event, stop and say thanks. The swimming lesson, library book or playground hockey gear could be the thing that ignites a child’s passion. Our children’s education is in the process of undergoing significant change. The BC Ministry of Education’s “Personalized Learning” initiative offers exciting possibilities to make education more relevant. To be successful it requires the involvement of not only teachers, parents and administrators but a broad cross section of the community. The nature of the new directions will be determined collectively through the development of a school district strategic plan, completed by December. Building on last fall’s community dialogue sessions and the spring workshops in personalized learning, the strategic plan will be a living document whose breath has come from the community. It will be the guide as we move forward. Members in the community will help create at and participate in making ideas a reality. The strategic plan will The ART goal is to work on a community wide basis with all interested non-profit Arrowsmith organizations and local schools to identify new recreation opportunities for the Arrowsmith community. Programs are primarily delivered using successful grant applications and community volunteers. The
help guide budget and staffing decisions. It will drive innovative programs. Visit our online forum at SD69 to find out more. The SD69 Board has been mandated by the community to make our district a center of excellence and innovation to attract students and families to our community. This is an enormous opportunity to achieve with the support of our talented and committed citizens. If you have ideas, please come and share them. The realization of a dynamic school district resides in the enormous knowledge and wisdom that resides right here. Keep an eye out for upcoming information from the school board. “Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try!” — Dr. Seuss By Richard de Candole, Arrowsmith Agricultural Association Member Coombs Fair is marking its 100th anniversary in 2013 by celebrating the legacy of those who settled here in the early 1900s. Adopting the theme “Back to the Future,” the fair on August 17 and 18 will feature displays of pioneer farm tools and equipment as well as a variety of hands-on rural arts demonstrations. Fair supporters are being encouraged to make it a show to remember by starting early on their entries for next year. “One of our long-time exhibitors has decided to enter one exhibit for every year,” said Coombs Fair president Doreen Patterson. “Others have said they will be entering our new 100th anniversary category – Preserving the Harvest, a Family Tradition.” She said $100 in prizes will be awarded for the new category. Exhibitors will enter a basket of items including preserved fruit, vegetable, meat, salsa, pickle and baking along with a family recipe to go with each item. A commemorative stamp featuring the Coombs Fair goat logo is being produced for purchase and
use through Canada Post throughout the year. Planning is also underway to construct a cedar log sound stage and gazebo as a legacy to the fair’s first 100 years. The first fair was held in 1913 on a farm in Hilliers near the rail line. Provincial government officials brought in tents and exhibits from Victoria to show residents what could be grown on Vancouver Island. For the next 10 years, a fair was operated at the old Hilliers School by the Hilliers and District Agricultural Association. In March of 1924 the decision was made to join forces with a group which had been operating a fair in Nanoose to form the Cameron, Nanoose and Newcastle Districts Agricultural Association and hold just one fair each year at the old Coombs Community Hall (now Liquidator World) and on a small lot it acquired beside the hall. In the application for incorporation the following was given as the society’s objective: “to encourage the cultivation of the soil and general development of all agricultural resources in the district and to foster every branch of mechanical and household arts calculated to increase the happiness of the
Each year exhibitors compete for ribbons and prize money in more than 700 categories in 10 sections including 4-H, Horse Show, Stock, Poultry, Horticulture, Domestic Science, Needlecrafts, Arts & Crafts, Floral and Photography.
During the 1950s a cattle barn and office were constructed. The property was expanded to its current size of 10 acres in the late 1960s. Since then a number of facilities have been added included a riding ring, a poultry building, two barns, Arrowsmith Hall and most recently an 8,000 square foot Recreation Centre.
By 1946 the fair was back in operation. In 1948 A. J. Mason took over as secretary and recommended reincorporating as the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association. He also urged the association to purchase vacant land behind the hall and replace temporary tents and stalls on the grounds with a permanent exhibition hall.
The fair was held annually until World War II, when in 1943 the decision was made to suspend operations for the rest of the war.
home.” The membership fee was set at $1 per year.
PHOTO: 4-H Calf Club members Mark Moilliet, left, Peter Tryon, Stanley Wheat and Mark Morris in 1964
Arrowsmith Activity Coordinator. Reg, Marilynn and Kim each have very diversified backgrounds and bring a wealth of knowledge, experience and results oriented expertise into the Arrowsmith Community for recreation service delivery.
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On the plus side: I am fortunate and very thankful to have dedicatYou are assigned to a dozen committees which means that time must be rationed and prioritized; and so much happens on evenings and weekends. I envy the urban directors who have staff and with less of a direct stake, tend to go with the flow. At the Board we vote our communities’ interests: sometimes one succeeds. I think I am outvoted more often than any other Director. It’s our heritage: we “F”ers have never followed the herd. a foot of shelf space of files/papers/ documents for every month.
ed and supportive electoral area — colleagues at the Board and in our Alternate, Leanne Salter; and of course Jack provides an empathetic shoulder.
I get to meet so many unsung and vital people. The public has little idea of how much of our social infrastructure is dependent on volunteers.
And I get a front row seat at the good milestone events. The inauguration of a new trail or asset, and the centennials of schools etc. The overview is wonderful. This is such a great community in such a special place.
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Jack McLean laughs and says “I told you so.” And he’s right, of course. Being an electoral area director is a full time job, about three times the hours that I had expected. One is handed a ton of manuals and bylaws to read. “When you are up to your derriere in alligators, it is too late to reconsider your plan to drain the swamp.”
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rich history. The entrance to the museum is free of charge.
Over the last few years, the delivery of recreation services in this fast-growing community has evolved and resulted in the formation of the Arrowsmith Recreation Team (ART).
French Creek School 1912 and the Coombs Fair originating in 1913.
The museum will open again in March for Spring Break 2013, although museum tours can be arranged anytime by phoning Sharon at 250-248-6655.
The museum has been made possible through donations and grants including the generosity of Dale Donaldson, owner of the Coombs’ General Store, who donates the museum space. Sharon Cox-Gustavson and her team of dedicated volunteers all with deep roots in the community, offer well-guided tours as well as assisting guests who enjoy browsing on their own. Come by and immerse yourself in Coombs’
definition of Arrowsmith recreation includes activities, sports, arts, culture and community development opportunities that create a strong and healthy lifestyle within the community. Community development includes instruction and education programs, project planning, program support and new opportunities that build community spirit and infra-structure for current and future generations. Reg Nosworthy: noz@telus.net Marilynn Sims: mailsims@telus.net Kim Longmuir: ranlong@telus.net Visit www.arrowsmithcalendar.com
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Equestrians, mountain bikers, hikers and community residents have all expressed enthusiasm for the importance of trails in the Arrowsmith Community and support yearly expansion of a network of trails throughout the community.
The first community trail grand opening was a huge success and the children along with the local residents have already adopted this trail. More places for all to play!
Trail plants included oceanspray and salmonberry, dull Oregon grape, lipstick cladonia, red elderberry, sword fern, bitter cherry, Douglas Fir, salal, and Western Red Cedar.
students had been educated as nature guides, and each had a specific trail specimen to identify and explain to the interested trail walkers.
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with eight Errington Elementary School Grade 4 students sporting large tree and vegetation placards, stationed along the trail. The
Opening of the Errington School Trail
By Sharon Cox-Gustavson, Coombs Museum Coordinator During the week of October 8th, Coombs Centennial Museum welcomed its 2,725th visitor since opening its doors in August 2011. This quaint little museum next door to the Coombs General Store was developed to provide a social awareness of Coombs’ rich history, and to acknowledge a number of Coombs centennial celebrations including The Pioneer Ford Log House 1910, Coombs General Store 1911,
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The trail opening started with a ribbon cutting ceremony, cake, speakers, singers, politicians, local residents and students from EES.
The trail was surveyed and members of the Silver Spur Riding Club assisted the RDN staff to clear the worst of the branches, ferns and brush from a flagged route.
By Barbara Smith, Area F POSAC Member In 2011, the Area F Parks and Open Space Advisory Committee (POSAC) and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) identified the first community trail to be developed, situated right beside Errington Elementary School (EES). Access for school children and families was a priority.
On April 28th 2012, the RDN officially opened the 650 metre Errington School Trail.
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Playing the piano for 12 hours Come take in a piano marathon this Saturday at the McMillan Arts Centre and support arts in the community. It’s a fundraiser called Pianorama and will feature several local pianists playing for a combined time of 12 hours.
“We feel this is a unique way to showcase local musicians and have a non-stop musical feast for the community to enjoy,” said Dave Wright, office administrator at the MAC. Admission to the event is by donation and will go to keeping the MAC
running. Pianorama starts at 9 a.m. on Nov. 3 and runs to 9 p.m. in the Concert Gallery. Refreshments will be available. For more on the MAC visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com. — NEWS Staff
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WHALE OF A TIME: After the Whalers senior varsity football team lost to long time rivals Barsby in a hard fought game in Nanaimo Friday night, Whalers coach Jeremy Conn and his wife Tammi brushed off the loss and joined the Whalers’ supporters at their annual pub night fundraiser Saturday night in at the Qualicum Beach Community Hall.
The Nanaimo C.G. Jung Society is sponsoring an illustrated presentation on “The Symbolic Life: Rituals In Our Lives” by Jungian Psychoanalyst, Marlene Brouwer at 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Vancouver Island University campus, 900-5th Street Building 180, Rm 134. This presentation is open to both members and non-members. This engaging presentation will explore the potent unconscious “religious instinct” and our psychological need for the symbolic. Particular attention is focused on rituals in our lives. In today’s technologically directed society, where traditional
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