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If the B.C. Liberals are going to win the Parksville-Qualicum riding in the May 2013 provincial election, they will do it without their incumbent candidate. MLA Ron Cantelon said this week he will not seek a third term in the Legislature. “They don’t need me to win and they will win,” Cantleon told The NEWS on Monday. A year after a heart attack, Cantelon said he has regained his health and he said he is looking forward to engaging in other pursuits. “I’m not sure this (beRON CANTELON ing MLA) is the best thing I want to be doing for the next four years,” said Cantelon. “It’s time to move on. I love to do projects and I love to get involved and there are other ways to do it besides being MLA.” Cantelon said he has “no solid plans” at this time. “I’m going to look at the opportunities as they come,” he said. When asked what project stands out during his time as MLA, Cantelon spoke of the Oceanside Health Centre, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open in June, 2013. Cantelon said that project was essentially driven by community groups and residents. “I was really a semi-bystander in it all and that’s how it should be,” he said. “And (the health centre) is going to be more than what we hoped for.” See NO HINTS, page A8

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Jonathan Biley knows there are people who are concerned about his seaweed harvesting operation between Deep Bay and Qualicum Beach. However, he says far from devastating the marine ecosystem of Baynes Sound, the harvesting of the invasive species Mazzaelia japonica could actually improve it, do a small bit to slow global warming and provide jobs in an industry that could one day rival both forestry and fishing as a job generator on Vancouver Island.

The key, he said, is to harvest the seaweed responsibly, something he said he takes great care to do. “We are against harvesting from live beds,” he said. “We only harvest what has been detached by the storms and which would otherwise rot. That’s the key to sustainable harvesting.” That sustainability is important, he said, as the seaweed is used to make carrageenan, a widely-used thickener that has a growing demand worldwide. “We have an untapped resource that may be one of Vancouver Island’s

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STARTING POINT Dog in car accident returns home safely The dog that fled following a car accident in Parksville Thursday has returned home safely. The dog’s owner was taken away by ambulance following a collision and friends tried to recover the dog (Sady) and take her home. The frightened dog managed to get her collar off and took off running. Despite help from many drivers who spotted Sady running down the road and into the Community Park, she was missing for a few hours. When the owner returned from the hospital later in the afternoon, Sady was waiting for her outside their home in Parksville. —NEWS Staff

Learn more about Family Resource Assoc. The District 69 Family Resource Association invites everyone to their Christmas open house this Thursday (Dec. 13) in Qualicum Beach. Complete with refreshments, finger foods, easy Christmas crafts and lots of holiday cheer, all ages are invited to visit and learn more about what the important community organization does. The FRA offers professional services like counselling and support programs for children, youth and families in need. The free drop-in session runs a their Qualicum Beach office at 181 Sunningdale West from 3 to 5:30 p.m. For more information call 250-752-6766 for Jessica (ext. 110) or Tina (ext. 314) or visit ww.d69fra.org. — NEWS Staff

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TOY TIME: The co-chairs of the Caring For Kids Christmas program at SOS, Joan Bentley, left, and Edie Hough, are busy right now in a packed toy shop at SOS. Parents representing 143 children are scheduled to come through the shop on its first open day, Wednesday. People can still register for the program before Dec. 19 by visiting SOS with picture ID and Care Card numbers for their children.

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“It’s an invasive species that has completely overtaken Baynes Sound. When I’m scuba diving I see nothing but Mazzaelia japonica.” Biley bases his operation on Beaver Meadow Farms, a 32-hectare organic farm run by Edgar Smith and his brothers. Smith said his farm is an organic operation that puts a strong emphasis on being sustainable. “We are a holistically-managed farm,” he said. “All our beef, dairy and cranberries are in sync with nature and we don’t use any chemical fertilizers or pesticides.” Smith said he agreed to let Biley use one of his barns to dry the seaweed after he learned about the operation and felt it conformed to his ideas about sustainability. “Our ideas are very similar,” he said. “We are taking an approach to protect the beach. We are trying to make it a sustainable use of resources, like we do with

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our farm.” vesting before the herring spawn or as soon to the life cycle Faye Smith, of all the fish as we notice any eggs. We have harvested the head of dozens of tons so far and all we’ve noticed and seabirds.” the Mid-Island was a dead crab. We pitchfork the seaweed Biley is Streamkeepers aware of those off the beach and, once we get our harvest group, isn’t so concerns and vessel on stream, we will be able to keep sure about the he said he tracked vehicles off the beach altogether. operation, notmakes every efJONATHAN BILEY fort to make as ing the dead small an enviseaweed — ronmental imwhich she calls the compost of the ocean — provides a pact as possible. “We want to do it right,” he said. “We great deal of habitat for creatures at the will stop harvesting before the herring bottom end of the food chain. “We have just begun to appreciate spawn or as soon as we notice any eggs. what’s really happening on the shore,” We have harvested dozens of tons so far she said. “The forage fish such as smelt and all we’ve noticed was a dead crab. and sandlance spawn at the top part We pitchfork the seaweed off the beach of the beach, so we need to protect the and, once we get our harvest vessel on beaches. If you have machinery running stream, we will be able to keep tracked over eggs that are growing there, it could vehicles off the beach altogether.” In the meantime, he said the ATV he be a concern. The beach is so important

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PENNIES FOR PRESENTS: The NEWS publisher Peter McCully, left, and Branch Manager at Parksville’s Coastal Community Credit Union Mark Jones, make the first deposit of pennies worth $1,025 on Thursday. The pennies were donated by NEWS readers to the Pennies for Presents campaign, benefitting the SOS. Bring your pennies to The NEWS for this great cause.

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Parksville city council held the inaugural meeting of their new year Monday, voting in a number of committee and commission appointments. After three public hearings on proposed developments, mayor Chris Burger said they had a heavy agenda he skipped his inaugural address. Each councillor was appointed to voting rolls on a number of city committees and commissions and as liaison with other boards and organizations. Along with being an alternate for several groups, Burger will remain on the Englishman River Water Service Management Board

and Municipal Insurance Association of BC and be the liaison with Communities in Bloom, Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Reserve and Parksville Garden and Parkland Society. Most councillors kept the same appointments. For example Peter Morrison — one of two new councillors last year — remains on the District 69 Recreation Commission, Advisory Planning Commission and Parksville Downtown Business Association. The other newer member, Bill Neufeld remains on the Oceanside Community Arts Council, Oceanside Tourism Association and switches to the Beach Festival Society.

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For the second year in a row, the Qualicum Beach Legion is gearing up to carry on a longstanding military tradition on New Year’s Day. That tradition is the holding of a New Year’s levee, a practice that has a long history in Canada’s military, with the first recorded levee held in 1646 by the Governor of New France. At that time, the governor would wish all a Happy New Year and give a rundown of important goings-on in the old country. The tradition was continued by British colonial governors and continues to the present day. Jack McLean, who is helping to organize this year’s Qualicum Beach levee, said he’s hoping to be able to make the event a must for the holiday season. “We had the levee in years past and it sort of diminished in scope over the last couple of years,” he said. “What we are trying to do is try to make it a major event in the year for the town of qualicum beach.” Legion doors will open at noon at the Qualicum Beach Legion on Veterans Way and all members of the community are welcome to attend. “It’s an opportunity for the public to come and meet the folks at the legion and socialize with each other,” he said. “There will be finger food, refreshments and live music. Basically, it’s an open house.” MacLean said the Legion has had help in their crafting of a major event from both the municipality and Qualicum Foods.

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would be rice crackers with some cheeses and a fruit assortment,” she said. “I would buy some chips and make sure to look at the chip ingredients to make sure there is no wheat in them. Also, make sure there’s no malt in them, as that’s made from barley, which is also a problem.” That’s the key, she said.

Check the ingredients and then make sure anything that is gluten-free is labeled as such, so there is no chance of confusion. Simply Celiac is available at the Medicine Centre in Qualicum Beach and Nanoose Bay as well as at the Parksville Pharmasave and the Silly Yak Bakery in Qualicum Beach.

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Cantelon won both elections in which he ran for the B.C. Liberals — 2005 and 2009 — by the same margin: 51 per cent of the vote to 38 per cent for candidates from the New Democratic Party. The Green Party candidate won 10 per cent of the vote in 2009 and nine per cent in 2005. As for the question of who may run under the B.C. Liberal banner here in May, Cantelon wouldn’t identify anyone in particular. “I’m very confident there will be a very good candidate,” he said. “There are a couple of very strong possibilities.” Cantelon also said recent polling shows people are not jumping behind the NDP as they

were earlier this year. “This isn’t the time, with the global economic situation as it is, to take a chance (on the NDP).” Barry Avis, the NDP candidate for Parksville-Qualicum, said his campaign plans won’t change because of Cantelon’s announcement. “I hope everyone plans to run an above-theboard campaign, take the high road and address the issues,” said Avis. He also applauded Cantelon for his work as MLA. “I just want to say to Ron I really respect him for what he’s done locally,” said Avis. “I think he’s worked hard to serve our community. I wish him all good health in the future.”

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As well, Nanaimo resident Nikki Deer is alleged to have caused municipal solid waste and/or recyclable material to be deposited on land not within a licensed waste disposal facility. Both of the accused were scheduled for a first appearance in Nanaimo Provincial Court on December 4, but both failed to attend. Bench warrants have now been issued for the accused. Illegal dumping in areas

outside the Regional District municipalities is liable for a fine not exceeding $200,000. Mackey said she was unable to give details of exactly what was dumped or in which rural area, as the matter is before the courts. She noted that garbage dumping in the rural areas is an ongoing problem and while it has eased up somewhat in recent years, it remains an issue of concern. “It’s not unique to Nanai-

mo,” she said. “It’s everywhere. It’s improving, but all we’ll ever really be able to do is manage it.” Fortunately, she said, the RDN gets significant help from members of the pubic, who also don’t want to see the countryside littered with other peoples garbage. “We have people who watch and report, especially in the rural areas,” she said. “There’s hikers, bikers and ATV riders and the like.”

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2013 Budget Deliberations Completed Each year, staff and Council work together to prepare a five-year financial plan which includes the current year’s budget and projections for the next four years. Service priorities are grouped into seven categories - health and safety; legislation; development and maintenance of municipal infrastructure and assets; protection of private property; organizational welfare; economic welfare; and community and social welfare. In 2012, in addition to a hiring freeze on new positions, Council voted to keep 2013 spending on the bottom four service priorities which amount to just under half the operating budget, at 2012 levels. Staff expanded on this direction and delivered a 2013 operating budget with a total for all categories below 2012 expenditure levels. Factoring in inflation and the need to absorb a 2.5% increase in wages and still keep spending at 2012 levels, $275,000 was cut from the 2013 operating budget. At the first meeting, staff provided Council with these cuts plus a revised capital expenditure plan which included many new infrastructure replacement projects and left the City with accumulated deficits starting in 2016. At the second meeting in order to eliminate the deficits, Council directed staff to provide options for further

reductions which would result in about the same accumulated surplus balances for 2013 through 2017 as would have been provided by an additional 1% tax increase over and above the 3% tax increase already included in the financial plan. On December 6, the options presented by staff provided a positive accumulated surplus balance through the twenty year financial plan. Council accepted all staff’s options, approved the budget as presented and directed staff to bring forward the budget bylaw for the 2013-2017 Provisional Financial Plan for their consideration. Local governments are required by legislation to have balanced budgets regardless of the economy. This means no debt can be incurred to fund the basic annual operating expenditures. Debt can only be used to fund capital projects. Municipal revenues are derived from property taxes, user fees/licensing and other sources of revenue. The City’s water and sewer funds operate on a breakeven basis and are separate from general revenue. Detailed information about the budget process including presentations, explanation of service priorities and a copy of the draft 2013-2017 Provisional Financial Plan may be found on the web [Quicklink Financial Reports].

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Volunteer With Oceanside Emergency Support Services Disaster can strike at any time. The provincial ESS program provides short term disaster relief across BC in the event of fires, floods, earthquakes or other emergencies. Oceanside ESS depends on community volunteers to plan and provide for the essential needs of individuals, families, and response workers. This may include food, lodging, clothing, emotional support and finding loved ones. The task of planning for disasters requires energy and creativity and depends on the commitment and dedication of many volunteers. We need your help. Disaster work offers a unique opportunity to help others when help is needed most. Working in this field challenges volunteers to stretch their own limits and potential. No specific skills are required; training and experience is provided. When the unimaginable happens you would want help, find out how you can be that help for someone else. To learn how you can contribute, call Tom Williams at 250 937-0448.

City Notices

2013 Council Appointments

Notice to Dog Owners in Parksville

Council recently approved appointments to committees, boards, commissions and associations from December 4, 2012 to December 2, 2013. This information may be found on the website [City Hall/Mayor and Council/Appointments]

Notices for 2013 dog licences have now been mailed. Bylaw No. 1284 requires all dogs in the City must be licenced and wearing a tag. If you have not received a notice or if you currently own a dog over the age of six months, you are required to obtain a licence and dog tag. Annual dog licences are due by January 31 and are valid for the calendar year; dog tags may be purchased in person at City Hall. Licence fees - by January 31 spayed/neutered $20, not spayed/neutered $30. After January 31 spayed/ neutered $25, not spayed/neutered $35.

City Seeking New APC Members The Advisory Planning Commission is looking for new members to serve a two-year term. The APC advises Council on matters respecting land use and community planning. Detailed information and how to apply may be found on the web.

2013 Council Meeting Dates Pursuant to the Community Charter and Council Procedure Bylaw, 2003, No. 1386, a schedule of dates, times and places of regular municipal Council and Committee meetings for 2013, is posted on the City notice board at 100 Jensen Avenue East, for viewing during regular office hours. The schedule may also be viewed on the website.

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The City wishes to take this opportunity to thank the public for their continued input to our OCP review process. As we go forward, we would like to remind the public input by correspondence prior to the commencement of the formal statutory process is encouraged. Please continue to watch this page and the website for updates and announcements of future open houses.

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City News and Views

Enjoy the Holiday Season! Council and staff of the City of Parksville wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a healthy, happy and prosperous 2013. City Services

Water Rate Billing System The City is in the process of revising the tiered billing rates for water and if approved, the new rates will apply for the next billing cycle which is March 2013. Information on the rates, presentations to Council and a water rate calculator is on the City’s website under Residents/Utility Billing.

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City Dates December 13 Coffee with Council December 17 Council Meeting December 20 Advisory Planning Commission December 25 & 26 Offices closed for Christmas holidays January 1 Offices closed New Year’s Day January 7 Council Meeting CANCELLED January 10 Coffee with Council January 17 Coffee with Council January 21 Council Meeting The public is encouraged to attend Council and Committee of the Whole meetings held on the first and third Mondays of the month at 6 pm. The public is welcome to observe the meetings of any advisory committee. Please refer to the City’s website for agendas and to confirm times and dates.

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eople who care about our environment — that’s all of us, right? — can sometimes shoot before considering all the facts. Then again, those who care nothing about our natural world do the same, we suppose. Most of the time, the warnings and actions of environmentalists — again, that’s all of us, right? — are fair and accurate, or at least well intentioned. Sometimes, those good intentions end up in letters to the editor or other actions impugning a company, when the actual facts point to less nefarious aims, or even some environmental good. Such may be the case in our region in regards to the harvesting of seaweed now underway by a company called Prairie Carbon Sequestering Inc. Residents of Deep Bay and Bowser have called our offices in recent weeks hoping we would get to the bottom of this activity (so we did — see assistant editor Neil Horner’s story in today’s paper, and a letter to the editor from the company). The overwhelming sense from the residents, both in their calls and letters to the editor, was that this was an invasive act. The residents were right to raise the alarm bells. When something like this is happening in your front yard, especially in connection to the life-giving ocean we love, questions and concerns should be raised. We salute those residents and encourage all to pick up the phone or e-mail us when actions like this are occurring. However, our research has shown this seaweed harvesting may be doing more good than harm to our environment, with a bonus of employment for the Island. It seems there is too much seaweed in the world’s oceans, due to fertilizer seeping into the seas — an unnatural occurance. And the piles of it that wash up on shore produce deadly methane and as it rots kills much of the life under and around it. The company employs dozens of people to harvest and process this dying, beached seaweed and they say they work directly with the DFO and various government ministries and biologists. While we concede we are not experts on the subject and there’s more to this story than we are able to present in these pages, we are confident in two things: our readers are fantastic stewards of our natural world; and not all alarm bells signal fire. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters TOO MUCH SEAWEED My name is Jonathan Biley and I am the CEO of Island and Prairie Carbon Sequestering Inc., one of the seaweed harvesting companies in the Deep Bay/Bowser area. I was informed today that a couple of letters to the editor were published in The NEWS from some concerned residents, and I wanted to take the time to address these issues. We would like the opportunity to explain to your readers the proactive measures we are taking to protect the herring, sand lance and the ecosystem. Most people don’t realize that the sewage, septic fields, aquaculture, and fertilizer run off has for years now created a massive algae bloom on Vancouver Island and all over the world. There is way too much seaweed growing as a result of all this fertilizer in our oceans and this is in fact a global epidemic. This unnatural piles of beached seaweed, often a meter deep or more, rots anaerobically and produces methane, a potent global warming gas, and hydrogen sulfide, which is more toxic than cyanide and in France has killed many animals and people who wandered too close. Beached seaweed actually kills when it rots in the summer months and I would be pleased to provide articles about this. We work directly with the DFO, Ministry of Agriculture, the National Research Council and independent biologists to ensure that we are one of the greenest and most

“I compare it to the peace movement in the 1960s.” CORA SCHILLER, see story page A21

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sustainable industries on earth. We run biodiesel in all our ATVs and company trucks and soon we will be one of the first companies on earth to be a Global Warming Reversing Company . . . we believe we may be the first in fact. Our ATVs are rubber tracked to disperse the weight and create less pressure on the beach than a person walking on it. T hat being said, we have also invented a new harvest vessel that will actually vacuum the seaweed off the beach without damaging any creatures at all, with a vessel more than 500 feet out. I have a patent pending in 17 countries of this vessel right now. If you check out the Facebook page Island Irish Moss Foundation you will see that we are being followed by thousands of environmentally-conscious Canadians and that the carrageenan industry was a major industry for 50 years in PEI and Nova Scotia until underwater harvesting drove it down to nothing. By harvesting only the dying seaweed washed up onto the beach, we can employ hundreds of people on the Island for generations to come. JONATHAN BILEY Comox

THE SKINNY ON GAS In response to Donna Oscar’s inquiry about fuel prices (The NEWS, Dec. 7), one of the biggest factors in the local price of gasoline and diesel fuel is local competition. While the cost of crude oil, various taxes,

refining, distribution and marketing all affect the cost of producing fuels, local competition has a huge impact on the selling price. Canadian consumers over many decades have demonstrated that they will immediately gravitate to the ‘low cost seller’ in a market area — even if just lower by a few tenths of a cent per litre. So if one station posts a lower price, other service stations in the area have the option of holding to a higher price and losing a large volume of business, or dropping their price to match the low priced competition, and losing margin or profit. Some ‘big box’ stores will offer gasoline at a lower price — sometimes lower by one or two cents per litre, sometimes by 10–30 cents per litre — in order to attract customers into their stores. While they may lose money on gasoline sales, they hope to gain by larger sales from their stores. This has been the driving force behind low gasoline prices in Courtenay for some time. This same principle of competition has accounted for prices in Duncan and Port Alberni sometimes being a few cents per litre less than in Parksville and Qualicum Beach. If gas stations have to sell gasoline below their purchase price, they lose money. I wouldn’t want to own a service station anywhere near a big box store!

SCOTT FRASER, MLA Alberni-Pacific Rim

RON CANTELON, MLA Parksville-Qualicum

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Parksville: 250-951-6018 e-mail: ron.cantelon. mla@leg.bc.ca

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JAMES LUNNEY, MP Nanaimo-Alberni

TEUNIS WESTBROEK Mayor, Town of Qualicum Beach

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PARKSVILLE: RDN:

ANDY PICKARD, PH.D., PCHEM Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A12

VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Are you losing interest in the National Hockey League?

CHRIS BURGER Mayor, City of Parksville City Hall office: 250-954-4661 e-mail: chrisburger@ parksville.ca

Deﬁnitely. But I never had much interest to begin with. ZENI MAARTMAN Nanaimo

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I love live hockey, so for me, I watch it on TV, but I love going to live games. DARLENE HOLMAN Parksville

It’s so far gone it’s not redeemable.

I was never really a big fan. I guess a little bit.

FLO MILBURN

RYAN REGAN Parksville

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JOE STANHOPE Chairman, Regional District of Nanaimo 250-390-4111 e-mail: corpsrv@ rdn.bc.ca

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No chance with the lottery or the NDP opposition. The present government of B.C., the B.C. Liberals have left the option open on the consideration that a five point plan is reached between all parties concerned. One of the five points is that B.C. taxpayers receive a favourable share of the royalties from the EnBridge company. Construction of the pipeline, would supply a very large number of good paying union jobs. The pipes would have to be built and manufactured in Canada. Hotels, restaurants, machine shops, parts suppliers, heavy construction equipment companies, etc. in areas near the pipeline construction would see revenues like they haven’t seen in ages. The very old days of the construction boom would be back. Something that used to happen in the 1960’s. The B.C. Liberal government has to take this five point plan one step further. If the five point plan is met, then the government has to give the B.C. taxpayers a say on three options in regards to the point called royalties. Option one would be to fund more to health and education, lower the income taxes again, reduce the provincial sales tax, and eliminate PREMIER CHRISTY CLARK the B.C. monthly medical premiums. Option two would be to offer all taxpayers in Victoria B.C. with a residential address, a once a year tax free dividend cheque. This is what is given to the taxpayers in Alaska for approving the AlyNOT IMPRESSED eska pipeline which has been in operation for I am very disappointed in Parksville-Quali- over 30 years now. The average yearly dividend cheque has cum Beach MLA Ron Cantelon. been $1,108.45 per year. That is per person, so On Friday, Nov. 30th a small HEU group of in B.C. a husband and wife would receive douus drove up to Parksville to protest in front of ble that. Ron’s office. The third option is that the taxpayers would A female staff worker popped her head out have the final say in a province wide referenthe door talking on phone to someone she dum. The referendum would ask to choose called “Ron.” She looked to see who and what option one or two, but not both, only the one we were doing then went back into the office. that you think would be suited to your financial The same lady seconds later closed the needs. It would also ask, are you in favour of blinds so she would not have to look at us. We the pipeline. were there for two hours singing and chanting Now that the taxpayers are in charge of the protest songs and how we wanted the governfinal decision, these happily retired taxpayers ment to get back to the table to bargain with us. would be more happy, the employed taxpayers They simply put us on ignore. could buy a home after all, and the unemployed No one from Ron’s office came out and Ron could hopefully become employed from all of never showed up. A reporter contacted Canthe spin off jobs. In the meantime, the taxpaytelon’s office to get their side of the story. ers still would have not won the grand prize in First the Cantellon staffer stated they didn’t the lottery, but are having a better cost of living. know we were out there. Then Ron responded Oh yes, chances have to be taken and accidents later by stating we were banging on his winwill happen. All of us taxpayers take chances evdows. eryday once we get out of bed every morning. No I will let everyone know here and now they one call tell what is going to happen. knew we were there and nobody banged on his An oil spill from a ruptured pipe, or an oil windows. spill on the ocean is mere peanuts compared to Shame on you Ron Cantelon. I am a voter what the province would look like if that always in the riding and will remember come the May mentioned earthquake does arrive. Presently election. today, there is also many pipelines worldwide, KEN BENNETT and plenty of tanker traffic. Nanaimo Also why does the pipeline have to end at not Stewart, which is also a deep THREE PIPELINE OPTIONS Kitimat? Why sea port and if tankers loaded at Stewart, it is The recent rallies across the province that only one straight stretch of water to the open brought out B.C. taxpayers that are against the ocean for shipment overseas, instead of the pipeline project were happily retired taxpayers, scenic Kitimat route, which has two many employed taxpayers that still have not been twists and turns between mini islands to get able to buy their own home yet, and the unem- to open sea. ployed. This is why the pipeline should be built. These same people all go and buy lottery Lower your cost of living which is not going tickets every week hoping for the big prize. The to happen by buying lottery tickets or in case chances are only one in 28.6 million of winning. of a future NDP government. JOE SAWCHUK The current opposition party the BC NDP have Duncan said a big no to the pipeline meaning case closed. (Editor’s note: the following is from a statement released by Premier Christy Clark on Monday afternoon) I would like to personally thank Ron for his dedication and commitment to serving the residents of Parksville, Qualicum and Nanaimo for over 18 years as MLA, city councillor, and on various boards and committees. Ron leaves behind a remarkable legacy including improved access to health care, affordable housing and early learning programs in Parksville and Qualicum. In addition, serving as the Parliamentary Secretary for Seniors to the Minister of Health, Ron helped develop the Seniors Action Plan to ensure B.C’s growing seniors’ population receives the best possible care. Ron’s decision means he will be able to focus on his health and spend more time with his wife, five children and two grandchildren. Ron has made a very real difference for thousands of people. 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ITâ€™S NATIONAL HOOP DAY ON WEDNESDAY

The vision is to engage hulahoopers on every continent

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Hula hoopers around the world will be whirling and celebrating tomorrow as thousands participate in a once a year international holiday called World Hoop Day. The event got rolling on 06/06/2006 in hopes of bringing smiles to childrenâ€™s faces around the world. The non profit organization supplies hoop ambassadors with funding and hula hoops to distribute to schools, villages and camps around the world and World Hoop Day events have been held every year on 7-7-7, 8-8-8, 9-9-9, 1010-10, 11-11-11 and will occur Wednesday on 12-12-12. Hundreds of cities around the world participate in gatherings to support the organization whose vision is to engage hula hoopers on every continent in every major city. Cora Schiller, owner of Shasta Hoop Fitness in Qualicum Beach said although there is no formal event planned for the mid-island area on the special day she will still be ringing in the occasion and she encourages others who havenâ€™t experienced hooping to give it a go. She said the hoop revolution has become an infectious and beautiful new subculture that she is totally immersed in. â€œI compare it to the peace movement of the 60â€™s. It has

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barely started here but hooping is going to eventually be as popular as yoga is,â€? she advised. Schiller said the hooping movement is all about fun and it is growing by leaps and bounds because it is for everybody. She pointed out that kids can hoop as early as age two and the elderly also love it. While some people think of the hula hoop as a childâ€™s toy, it turns out adults are getting into it and the health benefits from hooping are numerous. Aside from a good cardiovascular workout there are also several positive effects that hooping can have on the brain claims Schiller. â€œMost sports tend to use

one side of the brain but hooping involves the left and right hemisphere of the brain which can have profound effects outside of classes. It wakes up the nervous system.â€? She indicated that aside from the mood-enhancing effects of exercise in general, the hypnotic motion of the hoop can inspire a sense of well-being. â€œIt can be playful but can also be therapeutic and very focused and meditative. Kids love hula hoops even if they just roll them or toss themâ€Ś it is very creative and creates community and peace,â€? she stated.

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Royal LePage’s Toys for Tots drive underway (NRGH) during the holidays and throughout the year. Thousands of dollars worth of toys have been given over the past three years and organizers are excited to once again provide some joy and happiness to youngsters facing a difficult time. Royal LePage encourage realtors, clients and the public to get

Royal LePage Realtors in Oceanside have just kicked off their fourth annual Toys for Hospitalized Tots drive in support of kids visiting Nanaimo Regional General Hospital

suggests new toys that are age-appropriate, comforting, and educational; unfortunately they must gratefully decline stuffed toys. NRGH sees more than 1,000 in-patient children per year and more than 3,000 kids visit the Paediatric Ambulatory Clinic annually for a variety of chronic

involved by donating a new, unwrapped toy to the cause. Simply drop off toy donations at the Parksville office at 127 Alberni Hwy. or the Qualicum Beach office at 679 Memorial Ave. before Dec. 20 and the Royal LePage team will deliver your toy before Christmas Day. The NRGH Paediatric Unit

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Schiller has been hooked on hooping for many years. She has even been to Bali, where she spent a month learning from the masters at Sacred Circularities a hoop dance retreat that attracts hoopers from all over the world. In May she will be attending the Hoop Convergence in North Carolina. It will be her fourth time at the acclaimed hoop conference, which brings together the skills of talented teachers and performers from around the continent who learn new techniques and celebrate the circle. Locally Schiller offers multi-level ongoing boot-camp-hoop fitness classes, workshops and private classes. If you would like to give hooping a whirl call Shasta Hoop Fitness at 250-752-9505.

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Coombs healing centre marks grand opening Goal of the local facility with West coast flare is to provide a sense of community BRENDA GOUGH

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A new healing centre with programs for the entire family held its grand opening on Saturday, Dec. 8. The Wakoda Wellness Center located at the Coombs Junction has a distinctive West coast flare and owner Lianne Beaudry-Armenta said from the dĂŠcor to the name it was her intention of creating a facility that connects with nature. To date Wakoda Wellness offers Registered Massage Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Colon Hydro Therapy, Bio Feedback, Craniosacral Therapy, Acupuncture, Counselling, Yoga, Zumba and more. Beaudry-Armenta who has been a RMT for five years now said her vision was to merge conventional medicine with holistic healing and their focus is on individualized plans to help patients achieve optimal health through healing all facets of themselves including mind, body and spirit. â€œIt has been my dream to have a place where people can come and be well and find what works for them specifically,â€? she explained. The family-oriented center offers a diverse range of classes for the whole family as well as individual programs and courses. With over a dozen practitioners on board the centre

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The Wakoda healers, back row from left: Lianne Beaudry-Arment, Tracy Hebert, Jen and Dan McKee; front: Sarah Oliver, Carla Van Mourik Broekman.

provides a place for people to be able to practice such methodology as Ju Jitsu and even baby sign-language. So how did Beaudry-Armenta come up with the name? She admitted it just came to her one night. â€œI woke up at 3 a.m. and thought what does Wakoda

mean? I googled it on my phone and it said it that it meant powerful moon and sage â€Ś as in the being â€Ś not the herb and wanting to bring sunshine and happiness,â€? she admitted. The centre has been open since July and on Saturday many of the practitioners were on hand to demonstrate what they do and provide complimentary classes and treatments. Beaudry-Armenta said because they offer several modalities under one roof clients have an opportunity to explore what works for them. She said the goal behind the centre is to provide something that has a community feel. â€œIt is for people of all ages to use the space at a reasonable cost, especially with yoga. We want people to be able to come to yoga more than once a week. We believe that you need to move the body on different planes, breathe and slow down so our rates are substantially less than other studios.â€? Although the centre offers all kinds of workshops Beaudry-Armenta indicated they are open to new ideas. â€œWhatever comes to the table that seems like a fit â€Ś we will welcome.â€? The Wakota Wellness Centre is located at 2701 Alberni Hwy. You can view their program schedule at www. wakodawellness.com or phone 250-594-7373.

FINANCIAL ADVICE

â€˜Tis the season for better long term tax planning With Christmas approaching we often put off important financial decisions until the New Year. But the truth is that now is the time to be reviewing your investments to see if there are things that can be done before the end of the year that will save you tax dollars. Here are some things to consider: Now is a good time to review your nonRSP investment portfolios and business investments to identify those where capital gains or losses should be crystallized before year end. Unused capital losses for this year can be carried forward, or retroactively applied against capital gains taxes paid in three previous taxation years. Bear in mind any tax advantage must be set against the quality and investment outlook of the security. As the saying goes â€œdonâ€™t let the tax tail wag the investment dog.â€? But at the same time you donâ€™t want to miss out on relatively easy ways to generate tax refunds.

Your registered retirement Charitable giving is ansavings plan needs to be reother investment tax strategy viewed. Even though you that has a year-end deadhave until the end of February line. All charitable donations By Jim Grant to make a contribution, now can be carried forward up is a good time to decide on to five years. But those to be the size of your contribution. claimed in the current tax If you are turning 71 this year must have a receipt iscalendar year, you should be sued before December 31st. planning with your Advisor to Over $200 gets you a 29 perwind up your RRSP by the end cent federal tax credit. Proof the year and convert it into vincial credits can take the an annuity, or roll it over into tax credit even higher. One strategy to consider is donating a Registered Retirement Income Fund. If marketable securities that have realized you have earned income, this will create a substantial capital gain. The gifting is new contribution room. If you turned 71 considered a sale of the securities. How- this year, you must make your contribuever, the federal government has reduced tion by December 31st of this year and bethe capital gains tax to zero (instead of the fore you wind up your RRSP. For your children or grandchildren an normal 50 percent) on capital gains of gifted securities. This means you pay no tax RESP contribution will receive a 20% Canand you can claim the full market value of ada Education Savings Grant of up to $500 the securities as your charitable donation. per child. December 31st is an important

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Carrying a whistle could save your life A tiny flashlight on your keychain is a good idea too NEIL HORNER

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When someone is lost in the woods and searchers are looking for them, it’s not uncommon for them to hear their would-be rescuers, but their cries for help are not heard in return. That’s because the human voice doesn’t carry very well in the woods, says Michael Adiscott, the owner of The Outsider store in Qualicum Beach and a volunteer with Arrowsmith Search and Rescue. That’s why Adiscott makes a point of attaching a whistle to his keychain, a practice he hopes other outdoor enthusiasts take up as well. “People tend to have their keys with them,” he said. “That’s the one thing you almost always remember.” Having that whistle, he said, can make all the difference between being found and possibly

spending a cold, wet, miserable night out in the woods. “Nobody expects the unexpected,” he said. “Something this simple can make a huge difference. There have been a lot of cases when people have been out in the woods and have had to spend additional hours out there, or in some cases, it has been one or two nights or more.” Rescue teams are trained to blow their whistle and then stand silent, in order to listen for a reply. However, Adiscott said, the human voice can be muffled by foliage or overwhelmed by weather. Whistles on the other hand, are so piercing they can be heard for kilometres. “A whistle is also great if you run into a bear,” he said. “It can warn them you are around and they really don’t like that noise going off and tend to leave the area.” Besides the whistle, Adiscott also has a tiny flashlight on his keychain, as well as a tiny Swiss army knife. “Between those it covers a lot of things that can make life more comfortable,” he said.

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Passed away on December 3, 2012 with her sister and nieces by her side. Myrette was born in Coatbridge, Scotland in 1935. After graduating from Glasgow University she taught school in Scotland for several years. In 1960 she came to Canada and taught at Abbotsford High School until retirement when Qualicum Beach beckoned. Her interests were many and varied. Myrette was an accomplished pianist, a budding artist/photographer and a prolific writer. The hardships of the physically challenged motivated her to work to influence changes in the community. She will be greatly missed by her sister Sheila Sturgeon (Drummond) of Fanny Bay her nieces Gina Meijer (Paul) of Victoria and their children Miranda and Andrew and Moira Newsom (Quinn) of Cumberland and their children Tori, Rylee, Willow and Jasmin. Myretteâ€™s friends are very welcome to join us on December 15th at 2:00 pm at the Yates Funeral Home in Parksville where we will celebrate a life well lived.

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On December 6th 1947, Earl Frank (Pete) Redford and Leila Jean Piper were married. The ceremony took place at Reverend Brownâ€™s home in Calgary. Standing up with them was Olive Piper, Leilaâ€™s younger sister and Oliveâ€™s friend, Carl Smale (Pictured right). Others there on that eventful day were Leilaâ€™s mom and Frankâ€™s mom.

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(As everyone knows them) Pete and Lilaâ€™s family now consists of Sons Brent with Jocelyn and Bob with Marilyn, Daughter Barbra with George, grandchildren Katie and Michelle, Rod and Peter, Dennis and George, great grandchildren Riley and Mitchel, Tiffany and Jordan, and baby George.

The Redfordâ€™s began their journey in Calmar Alberta and after several years in various communities in Alberta ventured around the world stopping in Singapore, Dundee Scotland, Jakarta Indonesia, Perth Australia, New Zealand and finally settling where they call the best place on Earth, Eagle Crest in Qualicum Beach. They built their home here and moved in on Momâ€™s birthday May, 24th, 25 years ago. Pete keeps the volunteers organized at the hatchery on French Creek and still gets out for a round of golf and Lila gardens and golfs and keeps Pete going, (all over the place). Mom and Dad, the family wishes you the very best on 65 years later, the family is gathering for a celebration in this very special anniversary. May there be many more celebrations to come and many more years of happy marriage. Mexico.

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40â€™ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902.

PARKSVILLE- BRIGHT, spacious, 1 bdrm w/ private deck, walk to beach, schools, parks, shops. Parking & shared W/D. N/S. $695+. Avail immed. Call 778-300-2148, 250-947-5678. BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114

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CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sqft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/ MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80.mo/strata, totally renoâ€™d. May take back mortgage, $150,000. 250-738-0221.

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â€œPerfect Gift for Animal Loversâ€? Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250. Proceeds to Qualicum Cat Rescue. Call 250-248-6867 PERFECT SET of 15â€? XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ďŹ ts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels). Call (250)753-0014.

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ERRINGTON: DOG friendly2 BR Cottage with woodstove. 10 minutes to Hwy 4A. Fully furnished cottage, bright and clean on 5 acres. New PaciďŹ c Energy woodstove. Loaded kitchen, fridge, stove, dishwasher etc. Full bath, Washer + Dryer. $950+ hydro. (Internet Cable TV, and water included). Available till June 2013. One well behaved dog considered. Call: 250-2484992 Leave message please.

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PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, N/S, N/P, D/W, W/D, Avail. Immed. $1000 p/m incl. sat. TV, Hydro. Call 250-248-4074 QUALICUM BEACH, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, W/D,F/P,D/W, Microwave. Private entry, ocean views, minutes from town, close to all amenities. N/S, Small pet neg. $1100. incl all utils. Call: 250-951-8488

14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com

2001 PONTIAC SUNFIRE: 4/Door. standard. Great on gas. Lots of extras. 2nd owner. $2800 obo. 250-618-3147

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QUALICUM BEACH, 3 bdrm manufactured home, within walking distance to QB Middle School and minutes to QB Town Centre. Attractive rural setting with garden, absolutely no smokers, no pets, $900 incl heat. Avail now. 250-752-0997

2000 BUICK Regal LS 3800, Silver, V6, Auto, loaded, almost new tires, Very clean. $2,500 obo. 1-250-751-0645

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SKIING

SnowSport school now in session Students can now earn high school credit skiing or boarding on Mt. Washington JAMES CL ARKE

letic winter sports commitments outside of school. The course is designed to meet the individual needs of students who want to pursue physical education outside of the regular school setting.” Some students will be members of the BC Freestyle or local teams such as Mount Washington Freestyle Club, Mount Washington Race Club, VI Riders, or Strathcona Nordics ski club while others will be skiers and riders who want to earn credit towards their graduation but do not want to join a club. Any way you slice it, SnowSports PE is in keeping with the Harle’s commitment to youth and winter sports. The couple started their academy in 2010 — he’s the freestyle coach, she’s the racing coach. Shane, 49, and his wife have two sons — in a not-so-surprising twist, the 16-year-old freestyles, while the 14 races. The academy had 10 full time students in Grades 4 through 11 last year that lived on the mountain, and another 14 that commuted. A number of locals have attended; local snow boarder Jacquline Monette-Warren, Gr. 10, will start her second semester up on the hill in late January. Shane oversees the Academy’s academic side as well. School gets underway at 9 a.m. and the morning is spent working on traditional core courses such as math, science, history...” but we do it in a creative way, and then in the afternoon we either ski or board.

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In what has to rank up there as one of the coolest courses ever, area high schoolers can now earn credit through a new program, SnowSports PE — the first of its kind in the province, being offered at Mt. Washington. The brainchild of Shane Harle, who along with his wife Corey run the successful Podium of Life Ski Academy, the intent he said “is to give kids an opportunity to get credits towards their passion sports.” Students can earn four credits each for Grades 10, 11 and 12. The program,120 hours including written work and activities, is self directed insomuch as it’s up to the students to get themselves up and down the mountain, but there are guidelines and a process to be followed. Shane developed the course himself, which is running through SD72. For more information on how to ‘shred powder for marks’ go to podiumoflife.com and click on the ‘education’ link. Students get an outline and registration package sent to them, “and once they’re registered, they document their hours and then they do a little bit of summation review, some planning, some self evaluation and they get the credits. The basis of the course is they’re up there skiing or boarding or cross country skiing and enjoying the environment and the world we live in right here. We’re so fortunate (and) that’s my passion, is to intro-

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Podium of Life’s Shane and Corey Harle outside their new school house at the top of Mt. Washington.

duce the kids to this wonderful mountain experience, and beyond.” SnowSports PE he said “will focus on pre-season, sport-specific and mental training to support their ath-

See SCHOOL, page A29

VIJHL HOCKEY

Gens knock off Bucs, unbeaten in five Oceanside’s short-benched Save-OnFoods Generals came from two back and scored four unanswered goals in the third period to knock off the North Division leading Nanaimo Buccaneers in front of a loud crowd of more than 320 at ‘the Place Saturday night. A wide-open, fast-paced physical tilt between two hungry teams, the Generals finished the game just like they started — taking the body hard. Nanaimo scored the only goal of the opening period at 13:12, and took a 2-0

lead 2:55 into what would be a rough second period. Oceanside’s Michael Fretz, recently dubbed ‘Fretzky’ by his teammates, fed the net at 9:33 for his team-leading 20th of the season to cut it to 2-1, and Nanaimo countered at 15:35 for a 4-2 lead after 40 minutes. Whatever Gens’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais said to his team in the dressing room during the second intermission had an impact as his squad dominated the final frame, striking for three goals in just under four minutes: McCulloch (Taylor Gray, Joe Chase); Cole Schnei-

der (Joe Chase, Travis Flug) and Colby Lim (Carson McCulloch, Gray). Flug (Noah Russi) nailed it down at 19:59 with a short-handed empty netter. “I told them I could see some of the Nanaimo guys leaning on their sticks,” said Demerais. “They were getting tired so I just told them to keep getting it deep and take the body hard. We dominated them in the third,” said Demerais, adding “conditioning is a big part of the game, and when you have that extra gear late in the third period thats huge. It was a good character builder for sure.” 2013

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School opens possibilities CONTINUED FROM PAGE A28

“We have guest speakers, I bet we average one every two weeks — we’ve had world champions, we’ve had a couple kids from Africa; we’ve had doctors.” “We want to expose these kids to all the possibilities,” he said, adding “there’s so much more than the white picket fence world we live in.” The family is based out of Campbell River. When not tending to their school, Corey works as a physiotherapist, and Shane for the school district. Shane was in great spirits when The News caught up with him as the family was moving back up to the big hill last Friday, with school starting on Dec. 10. They will live up on the mountain until May, “and we have a brand new school house this year which is pretty cool. “It’s incredible skiing up there, it’s just light, bluebird powder,” Shane said, and you could hear him smiling through the phone. “It’s some of the best skiing Mt. Washington has ever had.” Mt. Washington officially opened for business Nov. 30 marking only the second PHOTO SUBMITTED time in the ski hill’s history it’s opened before Decem- Class is in session on Mt. Washington for the newly floated SnowSports PE in which high school students can now earn their PE credit. ber.

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The two teams skated to a scoreless It was the Gens’ fifth straight win, and second; Saanich cut it to 2-1 at 2:49 of the it came against a Nanaimo team unbeatthird, Fretz scored a short-hander unasen in their last four games and 9-1 in their sisted at 3:14 to make it 3-1, and the Braves last 10. struck for two goals in just under two minThe TSN turning point said Demerais utes — the tying goal with 23 seconds left came late in the second period when Larin the game — to force overtime. son “laid a lick’n” on one of the Bucs. Fretz and Ethan Larson helped pull “The Nanaimo guy started it and Ethan the win out of the fire when they scored in finished it,” said Demerais. the three-man shootout; Giroux stopped As for the fan noise, Oceanside’s skipper confirmed “I actually heard them — it both shots he faced for the busy win in was good, and why not, Saturday night, net. Saanich out shot Oceanside 46-27 on great game. I think they saw a little bit of the night. everything. Hopefully it gets the word out The win, said coach D, “was all Kiefer. JAMES CLARKE PHOTO more.” He was on fire.” The pair of W’s lifts Oceanside to 12-14- General Marino Somerville staples a ICE CHIPS: The Generals were missing four starters on the shelf with injuries 2 on the season and six points back of the Buccaneer to the boards in Saturday’s — forwards Riel Gibson and Matt BiBuccaneers who have taken over top spot VIJHL action at Oceanside Place. agioni, and D-men Jesse Ursic and Ryan Buse. Gibson is expectin the North Division at 15-12-2. ON FRIDAY NIGHT in Saanich, Oceanside earned two the ed to be back in the lineup this week. Fretz was called up for his first-ever Jr. A game on Sunday and hard way by knocking off the VIJHL’s second place Braves 4-3 in scored his first-ever BCHL goal with the Nanaimo Clippers in overtime shootout. The Braves were 20-4-1 going into the game, but they came their 5-2 win over the Surrey Eagles. GAME ON: The Generals are in action down Island at Bear up against a red-hot Giroux. Flug scored unassisted 2:12 into that game, and Cole Schnei- Mountain Arena Wednesday night against the 18-13 Westshore der (Fretz) struck shorthanded at 13:18 to stake the Gens to a 2-0 Wolves, and return home to ‘the Place Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. start against the Campbell River Storm (6-21-2). lead at the first intermission.

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Baseball goes indoors The Parksville Royals are pleased to announce that they have secured the facilities of the Arbutus Equestrian Centre in Nanoose Bay on Sunday mornings starting Jan. 6, 2013. According to longtime Royals’ skipper Dave Wallace, “the center is a new indoor training facility featuring a turf surface 200’ x 115’. It is the old turf from BC Place (and) it will allow us to throw, take ground balls, and do most drills similar to an outdoor field.” There are no batting cages as yet but Wallace said they will be able to hit wiffle balls etc. “and work on all aspects of our program. “This will be a great way to get prepared for the outdoor season which will commence the first week of March, 2013. The coaching staff “strongly recommends that any player wishing to participate with the Royals in 2013 maximize their attendance at these workouts.” All returning and future Royals and North Island Bantam AAA (Grades 8 & 9) are encouraged to attend. They take place every Sunday, Jan. 6 to Feb. 24 at 1515 Island Highway from about 10 a.m. to noon (to be confirmed) for $60 each, cheques payable to the Parksville Royals. Register at www.parksvilleroyals.com, call coach Wallace at 250-248-2351 or e-mail dwallace12@shaw.ca. - James Clarke

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When Jesse Cook set out to make his eighth album he was intent on creating a mood. Although he’s known for blending flamenco and rumba with other genres of music for some intense, percussion-filled beats, his new album The Blue Guitar Sessions has a softer, bluesy side that he couldn’t quite classify. “I don’t really know what it is,” said the internationally acclaimed Toronto musician. “I’m not playing a genre, I’m playing a mood.” Cook is a Juno-award winning artist who has been named Guitarist of the Year three times at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. His previous release, The Rumba Foundation, debuted at number one on iTunes Canada and the DVD premiered on PBS. He has played to sold-out crowds around the world and has sold over a million albums globally, with two platinum and five gold albums in Canada. He’ll be playing a sold-out show at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre on Dec. 15. Cook was born in Paris in 1964 and moved to Canada when he was three or four years old with his Canadian mother and his sister. It was around that time when he first picked up a guitar, but it didn’t actually sound like music until he was six and started taking lessons, he said. He learned flamenco at this young age and was soon identified as a gifted musician. He was passed on to classical teachers, he said, and by 13 he was being pressured to practice for hours each day and enter competitions, much to his chagrin. “I just wanted to have a fun childhood,” he said. “Actually at that point in my career my ambition was to be a member of the Harlem Globetrotters,” he laughed. So Cook quit lessons and dabbled a bit in rock and other genres. He fell deeper in love with Gypsy-style music while visiting his father in Arles, France and vacationing at his mother’s french farmhouse. Cook said it took him awhile to realize why he loved flamenco music more than classical, but today he boils it down to freedom. It’s the unstructured, passionate nature of the music that lets the performer really show their own colours, he said, as opposed to classical guitar where artists are more of a voice for the composer. Cook said some records you listen to “take up all the space in your life,” because they are big, loud and

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Popular Toronto Musician Jesse Cook will play a sold-out show at the Civic Centre in Qualicum Beach Dec. 15.

bombastic, and those are usually the type of albums he tries to make. But others, like some of his favourites: Miles Davis’ Kind of Blue, Nora Jones’ Come Away With Me and Adele’s 21, create a mood that permeates the entire disk, he said, and it was something he wanted to explore with his new album. So last summer while vacationing with his family he set out some rules for himself: he had to write a song everyday. “I coudn’t do anything until I’d written my song, but as soon as that song was done I could go and play with my kids on the beach and I didn’t have to feel guilty, and actually I think I might do that from now on.” At the end of the summer he took those songs into the studio and arranged and finished them. The Blue Guitar Sessions features appearances by other talented artists including Toronto vocalist Emma-Lee in I Put a Spell on You, a cover of the song

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volves a love story. “There are stories about what we do, which I always enjoy, but there is also a love story, which is one of my favorite ones,” he said. “It involves my sister and a boyfriend she had 30 years ago. I told her don’t let this guy get away because he’s one of the last real gentlemen in this world. She didn’t want to get married, he married someone else that didn’t work out and hearts got broken and the world got travelled and then she ran into him again 30 years later and they ended up getting married.” All the tales in the book are true and the recipes are tried and true, tested on the waters by either the fishermen themselves or their wives or girlfriends who accompanied them. The self-published work, which includes original artwork by from his wife, Peggy, is available at Mulberry Bush Books in both Parksville and Qualicum Beach.

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While audiences are laughing away enjoying Echo Players’ Christmas production this month, members in the technical team will be very busy above them. The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol has three times the normal amount of sound and lighting cues, which means stage manager Linda Attley, sound designer Denise Schuetz-Jones, and lighting designer Ken McCready won’t be taking any long breaks. “I’m very pleased to be involved in the technical aspect because there’s so much involved in it,” said Attley. “It’s probably one of the busiest shows that we’ve had here in years, regarding the lighting, sound and special effects.” The stage manager is involved right from the start, attending every rehearsal, prompting the cast, organizing the back stage team, and calling all the cues. As the sound designer and sound operator, Schuetz-Jones organized all the music and sound effects. She said she had some fun with the sound effects for the upcoming production, like one where thunder fades into music. Lighting designer McCready, said his main challenge was using a lighting device called a scrim, something new to the stage. This essentially means using fabric to

light parts of the stage separately and achieving a number of special effects. “So suddenly we can’t use a lot of our lights, they have to be at a shaper angle, they can’t light up the scrim from the front.” There are over 65 members involved in the Townswomen’s production, and Attley will be busy organizing many of them back stage. Once the show starts she’ll be up in the control centre with McCready and Schuetz-Jones and there will be no shortage of work to do, but she’s happy about that. “We’re either doing a sound or lighting cue every minute, which is busy, and that’s why I think it’s fun to be involved, it keeps us on our toes.” The Townswomen’s production puts a fun twist on Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol. The dramatic society strives to put on a show despite many obstacles, but can they do it? Don’t miss Echo Player’s slapstick Christmas production running Dec. 13-29. Matinee performances will be especially geared toward children (recommended eight and up). Tickets are $18, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. Stop by the box office in Qualicum Beach during office hours at 110 West 2nd Ave, or call 250-752-3522 or email info@echoplayers.ca. Visit www.echoplayers.ca for more information.

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Church Dec. 15. The show will feature the OCB, the KSS Concert Choir and soloist Rosalee Sullivan. Entry is by donation and will benefit both the Salvation Army and the Stephen Lewis Foundation, providing care and support to women, orphaned children, grandmothers and people living with HIV and AIDS in Africa. Oceanside Grandmothers to Grandmothers member Kathy Grand said they will be taking donations at the door but their focus is on thanking the community for the support throughout the year by giving them an

enjoyable afternoon. “The focus is on kind of getting yourself ready for the season, and having the opportunity to come and enjoy some beautiful music on an afternoon before Christmas.” The OCB will perform favourites like The Christmas Song and Sleigh Ride, the KSS choir will perform numbers including Silent Night and I Saw Three Ships and Rosalee will sing White Christmas, A Christmas Medley and lead a sing-along. The concert runs from 2:30 — 4 p.m.

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The producers of the Vancouver Island Music Awards are announcing their final call for submissions for the 2013 (ninth annual) music gala. The host city for the 2013 ceremony and showcase of talent will be Victoria, and it will be held in late April (date and venue, to be announced). The call for submissions — which began in September — is now closing in on its Dec. 21 post-mark deadline. Major changes have been made to the criteria for music submissions this year — the event has been opened up to all Canadian

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After break, fun resumes Jan. 10 Get your feet moving with live music by the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers Dances are on Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Rotary House. Admission is $2.50 per person, and light refreshments are provided. People who plan on attending regularly should note that there will be no dances held on Dec. 20 and Dec. 27 or on Jan. 3. They will resume weekly on Jan. 10, 2013. For more information, you can contact Bruce Foden (250- 586-3743) or e-mail: ebfoden@gmail.com.

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WONDERLAND CRAFTS:Members of the Seniors Outreach Art Program (SOAP) at the McMIllan Arts Centre admire some of the locally-made, handcrafted items at the centreâ€™s Winter Wonderland Artisan Marketplace open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. â€” 4 p.m. until Dec. 22. The gift shop and gallery are also open for purchases. For more information call 250-248-8185 or visit www. mcmillanartscentre.com.

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Concerts and parties On Dec. 16, at 2:30 p.m. the Christmas Angels will entertain with special guests the B.C. Boys Choir of Vancouver Island. The concert will take place on Sunday, Dec. 16 at 2:30 p.m. at Knox United Church, 345 Pym Street, Parksville. Tickets are $15 at the door or at Mulberry Bush Books Stores in Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Rosemary Lindsay will direct the choir accompanied by John Nelson. r $PNF JO XIFSF JU T XBSN DP[Z BOE comfortable. *U T B QBSUZ BO *OUJNBUF $ISJTUNBT QBSUZ with the Vancouver Island Symphony and guest choir Musica Intima with conductor, Pierre Simard on Dec. 15, at 7:30 p.m. The halls of the Port Theatre will be decked out for the season. The concert features joyous seasonal music, a cheerful sing-along and surprises. It happens at the Port Theatre in Nanaimo. For tickets phone 250-754-8550 or visit www.portheatre.com. r 5IF 7BODPVWFS *TMBOE -JCSBSZ IBT BEEed a number of online database subscriptions to help students with homework. It is available 24/7 to all VIRL customers BOE JU T GSFF 5IFSF T DVSSFOU BDDFTTJCMF BOE fun databases for all ages, including learning tools for preschoolers and multimedia databases for teens. For more info contact your local library or Melissa Legacy at 250-248-3841 in Parksville or Helen Stevens in Qualicum Beach at 250-752-6121. Also check out www.virl. bc.ca.

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