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Debating the role of the RDN Mayors of both Parksville, Qualicum Beach will sit on regional district board JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
His title and role around the city council table may have changed considerably after an election day victory, but Parksville Mayor Marc Lefebvre said he believes it’s important he remains the city’s rep on the Regional District of Nanaimo’s board of directors. Lefebvre and the rest of the council elected Nov. 15 were scheduled to be sworn into office last night during a meeting where various responsibilities were also doled out. The same event was scheduled for Qualicum Beach council chambers. Lefebvre said he met informally with council over the last two weeks and indicated he wanted LEFEBVRE to keep the RDN role he filled as a councillor. “I’ve enjoyed my time on the RDN board and, given the new members of the board, I’m going to stay there for at least the coming year,” Lefebvre said in an interview on Sunday. “I don’t think anyone objects.” There will be considerable change on the RDN board. Nanaimo city council gets to send seven of its members to the board, and that council has changed considerably after Nov. 15. There’s a new rep from Nanoose Bay (Bob Rogers) and Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek is expected to assume that town’s seat on the RDN board after Coun. Dave Willie was defeated Nov. 15. Lefebvre said the concept of the RDN works, although he admits there are times it causes controversy. See ‘THAT’S A BIT OF A CONUNDRUM’, page A8
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Chris Hickinbottom, 51, was clinically dead for moments laying without a pulse in his Parksville home after his heart gave out unexpectedly. And his girlfriend of 12 years saved his life in what she describes as “one of the scariest experiences” she’s ever had to endure. See MEDICS ARRIVED QUICKLY, page A6
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Three new members were appointed to the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce board at the organization’s AGM on Nov. 19. Coun. Dave Willie officiated over the swearing-in ceremony for Dave Nellist of Raymond James Ltd. and Katherine Wilk of ReMAX Anchor Realty, who joined the board as directors. The third new board member Kelly Bleau of BMO Bank of Montreal was not in attendance. According to current QBCC chair Oura Giakoumakis, there was no requirement to hold an election since there were no additional nominations this year. As such, the other board members were elected by acclamation. Giakoumakis will return in 2015, as will Jim Lynch, Rusty Joerin, Julie Chambers, Marc LaCouvee, Geoff Ball and Michelle Generoux. John Briuolo and Dave Bryan have completed their terms on the board. “I’m looking forward to it,” said Giakoumakis of the new board. “I think there will be lots of new ideas.” She also said that the fact that the new board contains representatives for businesses in and out of the downtown core will “make a difference.” The roles and executive positions for the incoming board will be confirmed at its first meeting on Dec. 11.
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days, Manton said, and there are a large number of unsafe vehicles on the road, putting drivers, children and others at risk. Manton has all the resources and technical ability to repair vehicles well, he said, and he feels good about doing his part. His hope is that the money single parents save on their vehicles may be put to other uses. “In a perfect world l would see my contribution freeing up funds they could use to send a kid to dance class, or hockey, football, gymnastics or whatever — anything to support kids, and at the same time we’re making cars safer for parents and kids to use.” To access the free service, people contact the SOS’ Emergency Assistance Coordinator, Sarah Faulhafer, and she checks that they meet the stipulations set out by Manton.
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A 27-year-old Surrey man was arrested after stealing an interact machine from Parksville’s Chuffin Cafe in broad daylight Thursday, according to Oceanside RCMP. And now cafe owner Gayna Thompson is left with a $400 bill to replace the stolen machine. Alycia Matthews, who was serving the suspect, said the man entered the restaurant with a woman, who looked around 25 years old, and a toddler just before noon. “They shared a cup of coffee,” Matthews told The NEWS Saturday. “That was reg flag number one.” Matthews said the couple took turns going to the washroom and kept an eye on the service staff.
“I got a feeling from them,” said Matthews. “But I really thought they were just going to steal, maybe, toilet paper.” Matthews was serving four tables at the time, but continued to check on the couple and their baby. When Matthews went to the kitchen to get food, she said she heard the doorbell ring and from the corner of her eye she saw the couple leaving the restaurant. She found a handful of nickels on their table, amounting to 50 cents at most, and saw the woman running towards the back alley. “I turned and looked at the debit machine and it was gone,” said Matthews. “So I ran out the door because I knew they could only have gone so far.” Matthews said she caught the woman just as she was getting into a dark coloured SUV. “I confronted her and said ‘give me back my debit machine,’” Matthews said. According to Matthews, the woman denied taking the machine and left in the SUV. Matthews memorized the vehicle’s
license plate number. RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman said police used that information to track down the culprit. “Police went to a residence on Horne Lake Road and a male was arrested,” he said. Foreman said debit machines are “occasionally” stolen, but not common targets of thieves, adding he’s “not sure of their (the suspects) angle.” Thompson, who owns Chuffin Cafe, said she called the interact company and deactivated the machine immediately so there is no way of accessing any credit or debit card numbers from the machine. “They (the suspects) can’t do anything with the machine so really it inconvenienced a bunch of people for very little profit,” said Matthews, adding she’s irate the restaurant is on the hook with a $400 bill to replace the machine. “Its infuriating as a small business.” Foreman said the suspect was released on a promise to appear in court for theft and the investigation is ongoing.
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The Board of Education of School District 69 (Qualicum) has appointed Phil Turin interim secretary-treasurer. This role will take effect Jan. 2, 2015 and will continue until the board names a
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Winning a campaign runs in the family Anne Skipsey said she didn’t lean on her father’s political history or advice in her campaign JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
First-time Qualicum Beach candidate Anne Skipsey topped the polls in the Nov. 15 election with 3,032 votes — nearly 500 more than the candidate with the next highest total. “I was surprised,” said Skipsey of the outcome. The new councillor believes there were a “number of factors” were at play. Perhaps most glaringly was her name. “Obviously the name Skipsey rings a bell for many people,” said returning Mayor Teunis Westbroek, referring to Anne’s father Art Skipsey. Art was a Qualicum Beach alderman from 1975-77 and Mayor from 1977-90. Anne agreed that this might have helped, but she said she didn’t lean on her father’s political history or advice in her campaign. In fact, Art said that while they “discussed things,” he was more than happy to “stand back” and let his daughter form her own plans. So, Anne chose to focus on her background in education and local government. Anne worked for the city of Burnaby for 15 years. She said working with that city’s mayor and council during this time
gave her a good understanding of how a municipal government works and what issues local politicians commonly deal with in the chamber. Anne also said she learned a lot about team building, a skill she wants to apply to the issues of council cohesiveness. “One of my strengths is my ability to work with anyone,” she said, explaining that one of the key components to cohesiveness is recognizing that everyone sees issues through their own “lens.” Anne said she also believes having different perspectives on an issue is a boon. This is why she said her first priority is to bring back citizen committees (which was a hot topic at the all-candidates forums) in one form or another. “I value the knowledge and expertise of other people,” she said. “I’ve seen them (committees) be very effective.” When it comes to education, Anne focused on her work with the Qualicum Beach Elementary School. She was on the QBES PAC and when the school was slated for closure and she helped create and eventually co-chair the Qualicum Beach Community School Steering Committee. She now is involved with the Qualicum Beach Education and Wellness Society, which focuses on multi-generational learning and wellness, though she said she’ll step back a bit now that she has her new role. Alongside life-long learning, Anne
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said she is passionate about building a healthy and vibrant community and protecting the environment and hopes to tackle these issues as a councillor. After all, according to her campaign literature, she returned to Qualicum Beach with her husband, son and inlaws just over two years ago for a “sense of community and belonging,” the “lifestyle” of Qualicum, being closer to her
family and so her son could attend QBES. This isn’t lost on Westbroek, who said that from what he sees, Anne “deeply cares about the community” and wants to see Qualicum as “a place for all ages.” Art agreed. “She can represent the younger generation,” he said. “She brings something new.” “I always wanted to do something to make a difference,” said Anne.
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An organization that aims to spearhead economic development for Vancouver Island has a Parksville business owner at its helm. Sandy Herle, the owner of Close to You Fashions and former mayor of Parksville, is the chair of the Vancouver Island Economic Alliance (VIEA) board of directors. The 15-member board also includes Rick Roberts of Parksville (Rick Roberts Consulting), Dave Willie of Qualicum Beach (Black and White Event Rentals), Po Wan of Qualicum Beach (Blackberry Creative) and former MLA Ron Cantelon of Nanaimo (Ron Cantelon Consulting). George Hanson, a former board member of the Oceanside Development and Construction Association, is VIEA’s president. “I’ve always been involved in economic development and I’ve always felt Vancouver Island is unique,” Herle said in an interview last week. “We (VIEA) try to get people working together. It’s getting better and I credit VIEA a lot for that.” Herle said she has been self-employed since she was 17 years old. She has owned and operated Close To You Fashions for 24 years in Parksville.
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“My version of sustainable is an ongoing and thriving community,” said Herle. Meeting with government officials about economic development is one of the roles of VIEA. “We have our challenges,” said Herle, pointing specifically to transportation issues, including the provincial government’s recently unveiled 10-year plan. “We think it really needs to be more than a 10-year plan,” said Herle. “For businesses that want to invest on Vancouver Island, they need to know what’s ahead of them.” Herle said having Cantelon on the board, and the ear of current MLA Michelle Stilwell, is helpful for VIEA. The board meets monthly in different locations up and down the Island. “We go as a diverse group of people who have had many of the issues brought to us,” said Herle. “We’re putting it into a bigger picture.” Herle said she hopes VIEA’s efforts will allow future generations, like her grandchildren, to stay on Vancouver Island. “I know it sounds hokie but I want them (her grandchildren) to stay here,” she said. “I want them to be successful here.”
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Trina Longhurst, 43, explains she and Hick- General Hospital, where doctors performed inbottom were eating dinner in their quaint open heart surgery and put him in an induced Corfield Street house one unassuming Satur- coma that lasted nearly two weeks. day night in mid-October when suddenly her When he came to, he had no idea what hapboyfriend, without saying a word, went into pened — but Longhurst was by his side and excardiac arrest. plained the whole thing, over and over. “He just fell into me,” Longhurst told Today it’s been almost six weeks since that The NEWS from her living room, where it all near-fatal day. went down. Hickinbottom, a welder by trade, is growing “I panicked and ran for the phone and called stronger every day and said he’s eager to get 911 immediately.” back to work. Longhurst recalls the disWhile what caused Hickinpatcher on the other end of the bottom’s heart to stop beating My doctor told me I phone told her “you need to is still a mystery, the couple shouldn’t buy a lottery perform CPR and you need to agreed to give up smoking for ticket because I already do it now.” good. won it CHRIS HICKINBOTTOM So she did. “My doctor told me I Longhurst learned how to shouldn’t buy a lottery ticket perform CPR more than 10 because I already won it,” said years ago, but in a state of fightHickinbottom. or-flight and with the help of the 911 dispatcher, He now has 10 major scars on his body, a she was able to remember exactly what to do. large one on his chest and nine on his legs from In the process of performing CPR, she said the incisions doctors had to make during his she did “probably 600 compressions” and broke surgery. two of Hickinbottom’s ribs — a telltale sign she But he’s grateful to be alive. was doing it right. And after that scare, his children are coming It only took first responders five minutes to to visit all the way from Ontario — something show up, but Longhurst admits it felt like a life- he said he’s “really looking forward to.” time. She praised the work of the paramedics As for Longhurst, she’s been hailed as a hero and firefighters who came and took over and for doing everything right in crucial moments were able to revive a heartbeat. by paramedics, firemen, doctors and nurses. According to as news release from the proShe’s humble and modest about the praise vincial health ministry, with every minute that and said she’s just happy to have her boyfriend. passes without treatment in a cardiac situation “Appreciate what you have,” she said, looka person’s survival rate decreases by 10 per cent. ing over at Hickinbottom. “The things you love Hickinbottom was transported to Victoria could be taken away from you just like that.”
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ORCAs hit the pavement? The ORCA Team Running Club is super fit and in great shape. Highlights of the past year reported at the recent AGM included another hugely successful Oceanside Mothers’ Day 10k run in May with enough funds raised to make significant donations to the Haven House Society and to The Special Olympics fund. In addition to a variety of weekly runs, the year has also included a happy sprinkling of good times including the Christmas Party, an Easter Egg Hunt and the club’s very own version of The Amazing Race. Looking ahead, club members were encouraged to race Team
ORCA during the upcoming 2015 VIRA Island Series. A new ‘Learn to Run’ clinic will be starting in January 2015. For info, e-mail Rod Bailey at rbailey05@live.com or call 250-927-4690. The club’s most prolific racer during the past 12 months and national competitor Melissa Hall was presented with the Rhys Harrison cup for Racer of the Year. Awarded in memory of athlete, friend and mentor, the Ken Owen Cup for the club’s most inspirational runner and volunteer was presented by Mike Bourcier. The popular winner this year was Dr. Barb Low. — Submitted by Jill Davies
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axpayers of Parksville and Qualicum Beach may be interested to find out how much the results of Nanaimo’s civic elections could affect their pocketbooks. The 17-member board of directors for the Regional District of Nanaimo will soon be sworn into office for a four-year term, much like the councils of Parksville and Qualicum Beach were last night. There has been change in Nanaimo’s city council, which means there will be changes in who that city sends to fill the seven seats it has on the RDN board. If the RDN adopts the same stance it did on at least two issues in the past three years, you can expect the decisions of these seven Nanaimo city councillors to have direct bearing on the budgets and planning of both Parksville and Qualicum Beach. The councils of both of these incorporated communities directed their representatives to oppose continued funding of the Island Corridor Foundation. Both Parksville and Qualicum Beach councils had extensive, open debates about this issue and decided they did not want the tax dollars of their citizens funding what still looks like an unattainable dream of re-started rail service. Certainly it became clear neither Parksville nor Qualicum Beach was ever going to see a passenger train pull up to its stations and serve its residents. No thanks, said these councils, on behalf of their constituents. In what can only be seen as a paternalistic power play, the RDN board, on the strength of votes from those Nanaimo city councillors, ignored the wishes of the Parksville and Qualicum Beach reps and voted to shovel more tax dollars to the ICF. Later, even after a B.C. Supreme Court decision that clearly ruled municipalities have the right to make their own land use/planning decisions without the interference of regional districts, Nanaimo city council, er, sorry, the RDN board decided to ignore a legal vote of Qualicum Beach town council regarding a land use/planning issue. Whether that decision by Qualicum Beach council was what the majority of the community wanted or not — and the election results indicate it did not — that is not the point we are making here. We hope this new regional district board, and its powerful Nanaimo contingent armed with weighted votes, will have more respect for the decisions made by the duly elected councils of Parksville and Qualicum Beach. — Editorial by John Harding
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On Nov. 29, the veterinarian came to our house to assess the lump under our 21-yearold cat’s jaw. It was an inoperable tumour. We had already prepared ourselves for this possibility and said our tearful goodbyes and let him go. It was quick and gentle and painless. Later, I picked up The NEWS and read the lead article about the right to assisted suicide and the ensuing arguments. All I can say is that 31 years ago my mother also had “inoperable” tumours in her abdomen and some other hopeful (and well-meaning, I’m sure) surgeon talked her into surgery. When they opened her up it was worse than the original diagnosis. Long story short, it never healed over and left her lingering in pain and misery in hospitals until she died months later on New Year’s Day. As we approach that festive season yet again, I cannot help but reflect on that time and wonder why it is that we can afford our pets and other animals the love and consideration not to prolong their lives into a miserable ending. Why on earth can’t we do that for those near and dear to us, especially those who express the wish to be relieved of their pain and suffering when there is no hope of reversal? MIKE HUGHES Parksville
RESPECT FOR LIFE In an article on “the right to die” (The NEWS, Nov. 25), our Member of Parliament, James Lunney, is quoted as rejecting assisted suicide on the grounds that “respect for
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life requires that we don’t intentionally kill another human being.” Yet a few weeks ago, when the government proposed that Canada should take part in the military action against ISIL in Iraq, Lunney voted in favour of the measure. Since an inevitable consequence of war is the killing of human beings (including possibly some totally innocent civilians), it would seem that the honourable member’s principles are a little confused. After all, if he considers it acceptable for us as a nation to “intentionally kill” our fellow humans in another country by dropping bombs on them, how can he insist that human life is so sacred that it must be endured at any cost, even by those who wish to die with dignity through assisted suicide? ELIZABETH MARSLAND Qualicum Beach
AN EXIT PLAN IN PLACE Re: ‘Debating the right to die,’ (The NEWS, Nov. 25). First, I have to commend Parksville resident Bill Martin for once again bringing up this very important issue in our country. Obviously MP James Lunney is not a firsthand spectator to the suffering we bring to our elderly and terminally ill. My mother was an RN for 30 years. When she was strickened with MS in her early 50s, she took “quality of life” as a personal mantra. Over her 30-year career she had seen a lot of life and a lot of death. Every crisis we encountered with her, she fought with both barrels blazing. For more than 30 years she fought admirably. She was a paraplegic in need of 24/7 care for many
years after my father passed suddenly in 2010. She had no choice but to enter a facility where she did well for about two years. In Dec. of 2012, I was summoned to Penticton after she suffered an MS event that rendered her a quadriplegic. She could not use the toilet, even with assistance. On Dec. 16, in a consultation with her physicians, my mother decided she had had enough — there was no chance of a recovery. I witnessed her ask her physicians if they would continue their lives if they were in this condition? Their collective answer was ‘no.’ My mother asked them to stop her suffering. It was at that point we were informed that her only alternative was to refuse food and water until she died. And that’s when I found out how archaic our government’s policies are. I was forced to sit and watch for 33 days as my mother starved herself to death. Can you imagine a worse fate? She passed Jan. 19, 2013, hours after her 84th birthday. When I began going through my mother’s things, I discovered a stash of clorazapam, over 300 tablets. I’m positive that my mom had an exit plan already in place, but her illness took away her ability to bring it to fruition, as her arms were useless. She would have had to have assistance, and by our standards, that is considered murder. What barbarians we are. I suggest Lunney goes to a hospice, or old age facility and get a good look. It may be a rude awakening as to what is precious and right and honourable. Get off your political bandwagon and see what is good for Canadians, not the policy makers toting their personal agendas. LYNNE WARREN Nanoose Bay
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Sandi Nielsen of Our Glass Shop in Parksville is lending her support for a charity that is educating students in Guatemala. Christmas cards made by students from schools in District 69 can be purchased at her shop as well as at Arbutus Fashions in Qualicum Beach. The cards fund education, nutrition and garden projects in the highland village of Chukumuk. Louise Sosa of Qualicum Beach is the tireless fundraiser who has connected students from Oceanside with Mayans who live in the village which was established by the survivors of the Panabaj mudslide that killed hundreds in 2005. In 2007 Louise founded Aldea Maya and since then her charity has resulted in the indigenous Mayans learning new skills to help themselves. She started a middle school in 2012 and their first students from Grade 9 recently graduated. She said the next step is to get the 23 grads through high school and since they will need to travel to high school, the charity is starting a bicycle program. If you want to assist Aldea Maya you can purchase Christmas cards or beautiful beadwork made by the Guatemalan students, which they buy at fair trade prices and sell to fund the school. The annual Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive has been a boom for the SOS Caring for Kids at Christmas program and this year the event was a huge success. More than 1750 breakfasts were served at the Parksville resort on November 26 in exchange for 1,662 toys, $2,615 in gift cards and $3,732.01 in cash and cheques for the SOS. 789 pounds of food was also donated for the Salvation Army food bank. Running since 2009, the event attracts hundreds of people who bring with them a new, unwrapped gift or donation in exchange for breakfast. The toys help fill the SOS Toy Shop, where low-income parents, grandparents and caregivers can pick a gift for their children. Cash donations buy local grocery store gift cards for adults. Aimee Falkenburg is a forensic nurse examiner who provides care to men and women who have experienced all kinds of violence. Although she has only lived in Parksville for one year she is embracing the community and those who are often forgotten. Aimee is collecting purses and backpacks that she is filling with items for the homeless living in local shelters. So far she has collected a lot of items but she needs a few more things, particularly socks. She said she wants to reach out to those who cannot access shelters especially during these cold months. “Every Christmas I organize an event similar to this in order to get a community together to make someone’s Christmas a bit special and show we care about everyone in our community and that we support everyone. This project to me expresses dignity, strength, compassion, honour and caring.” If you want to help out, Aimee has a public group on Facebook or you can call her at 604-803-3489. The deadline for collections is December 15.
These enterprising young artists did a booming business recently in front of the Errington Store. Eight year old Teagan Smith (left) and seven year old Kyuss James-Braun made a few dollars after selling their bead creations. They used their profits to buy some more supplies and have been busy making new designs which they plan to sell at the annual Christmas Arts and Craft show December 13 at the Errington Hall.
Kalli Gordon (right) was looking radiant after Shoppers Drug Mart cosmetician Dianne Burrough applied her makeup and found her perfect colour match. Several women enjoyed makeovers, nail demos and more at the holiday beauty gala in Parksville, November 8. The fundraiser for the BC/Yukon branch of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation generated $950 for three mobile digital mammography units for rural areas.
Sandi Nielsen sparkled along with her disco ball as she modelled a disco inspired outfit from 1972 at The Old School House Victorian Tea, November 22. The annual fundraiser for TOSH and the Qualicum Beach Historical and Museum Society featured a vintage fashion show called Suit Yourself. It included original ladies suits from the incredible collection of Qualicum Beach’s first lady of vintage clothing, Merlyn Patten.
Sylvia Dwyer of the Qualicum Weavers and Spinners guild was among a talented group of artisans who had some cozy pieces for sale at the Elegant Threads fibre art show November 22 at Rotary House in Qualicum Beach. Sylvia who has been spinning since 1991 demonstrated the traditional art of twisting fibre on a spinning wheel. Her sweater she knitted included real bear hair that she got from a taxidermist in Prince George.
Joan Branbell is with the Parksville Quilt House Quilters Guild which has more than 300 members. The group held their annual Christmas sale at St. Stevens Church in Qualicum Beach November 22 and the members were talking about their big show coming up in May 2015. At least 300 quilts are being made for Generation to Generation at Oceanside Place May 29, 30 and 31 and there will also be a junior fibre arts showcase.
Society of Organized Services director Cory McIntosh was delighted to receive this cheque from Aneillia Veselisin at the annual Tigh-Na-Mara SOS Toy Drive, November 26. Aneillia is the stylist at The Grotto Spa and the cutting force behind Kids Cuts for Charity. Two years in a row now she has donated 100 percent of proceeds from each child’s cut to the SOS. Her campaign ran from Oct. 1 to Nov. 15 and generated $720.
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Whistle telegraph as WiFi CONTINUED FROM PAGE A13
make some 4,000 ‘words’. Back in the 1960’s I met a couple of Canucks All of them whistled. News of the ‘estranwho had spent a month on Gomera, one of the jeros’ had been passed along ahead of them Canary Islands off the coast of Africa. by ‘whistle’ telegraph — islanders just putting They’d hiked to the top of an island moun- their lips together and blowing. tain and were baffled because There’s a teenager named News of the ‘estranjeros’ the people they met along the Walker Harnden down in had been passed along way always seemed to be exNorth Carolina who’s only 19 ahead of them by ‘whistle’ years old but he’s already in pecting them. When they reached the telegraph — islanders just the Guinness Book of Records. putting their lips together top of the mountain, villagHarnden got there by putand blowing. ers were gathered around an ting his lips together and open fire where a goat had blowing the highest note ever ARTHUR BLACK been killed and roasted for recorded (B7 in case you want them. A feast had been preto give it a shot). pared. Harnden admits that he Understand that this was long before cell ‘whistles all the time” — up to four or five phones and WiFi. Gomera was an exceeding- hours a day. ly rural island. Most of the inhabitants had no A lucky thing for the kid that he never went electricity or telephones. to sea. What they shared instead was a phenomenon called ‘Silbo Gomero’. — Arthur Black lives on Saltspring Island. It’s a language consisting of two vowels and His column appears Tuesday in The NEWS. four consonants which could be combined to E-mail: arblack43@shaw.ca.
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1.75kg
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6
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3
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400gr
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4
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150gr
5
3$ for
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Pickles
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1lt
Kraft
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340-398ml
Kraft
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Vegetables
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5
1.75kg
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Chopped Spinach
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4
6
Wholegrain Rye Crispbread 200-250gr
4
99
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5
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5
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4
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250ml
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2
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3
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400gr
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3
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2
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7
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3
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946ml
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So Delicious
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Olivia Davis, left, and Elle Spicer are paying it forward. The two teens, who live with life-altering medical conditions, are making bows, headbands and bracelets to bring smiles to sick kids at B.C. Children’s Hospital and raise money for Ronald McDonald House B.C.
Spicer is in charge of making bows and headbands while Davis makes elastic bracelets, which they say are good gifts for both girls and boys. They also then decided to expand Healing Headwear into a fundraising endeavour by selling their goods to the public. For every piece sold, Davis and Spicer will donate a bracelet/bow/headband to a child in BC Children’s Hospital. They will also donate all proceeds to Ronald McDonald House B.C. Ronald McDonald House has played an important role in Spicer and Davis’ medical histories. Spicer and her family spent two weeks at RMH Southern Alberta in 2011 when she was moved to Alberta Children’s Hospital in Calgary for treatment. Read the full story ONLINE at www.pqbnews.com
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Ethan Claymore may make you laugh and cry Egg farmer urged to get out of his funk in time for Christmas JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
It has been said one should not judge a book by its cover. This old adage applies to this year’s ECHO Players seasonal play at Village Theatre — Ethan Claymore might not sound very festive, but it packs a whole lot of holiday punch. “It’s got all the elements you need in a Christmas play,” said director Wendy Punter. That doesn’t just mean decorated trees, snow, magic, spirits, hockey and carollers either — although those things do make their appearances. No, the play is “about what Christmas is really about: family and friends,” explained producer Judi Andrews. Written by Canada’s most prolific playwright, Norm Foster, Ethan Claymore tells the story of an artistically inclined egg farmer who has buried himself in work and debt since the death of his wife for five years. However, his meddling neighbour Doug McLaren decides enough is enough. He arrives at Ethan’s house on Dec. 21 and demands the younger man get out of his funk to celebrate Christmas. Doug presents a list to Ethan: buy new clothes, get the perfect Christmas tree and meet the new school teacher Teresa Pike for a little romance.
However, the ghost of Ethan’s estranged and recently deceased brother Martin arrives shortly thereafter on a mission for redemption. The brothers have to resolve some deep-seated resentment, which is revealed through a series of flashbacks to their youth. Through it all, however, Ethan learns to drag himself back into life. As with many Norm Foster plays, Ethan Claymore is tightly written and infused with humour, but also manages to capture our humanity. “It’s a beautiful, beautiful play,” said Andrews. “There’s times where I’m killing myself laughing, there’s times I’m crying.” “It goes very deep,” agreed Punter. She said that at times it’s so poignant that even one of the young male actors had to bring out a Kleenex during rehearsal. Ethan Claymore is brought to life by a small six-person cast of relative newcomers. Doug Aalseth, who plays the title character Ethan, has only been in one other ECHO production, he brings to the table many years of experience with comedy and improv in other theatres. Likewise Mike Andrews, who plays Douglas McLaren, has acted in a handful of plays at the Village Theatre, though he is often found on the production side of things. The role of Martin Claymore, on the other hand, was taken on by one of the company’s more seasoned actors Scott Murray.
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Douglas Aalseth, left, and Mike Andrews rehearse for ECHO Players’ seasonal production Ethan Claymore. Although the title doesn’t suggest it, the play has “all the elements you need in a Christmas play,” said director Wendy Punter.
The cast also includes three people who have never acted with ECHO Players. Heather Haseltine, a Nanaimo-area singer that Punter describes as having plenty of stage presence, makes her acting debut as Teresa Pike. KSS students Alex Hunter and Jeremy Fensome are joining the team as young Ethan and young Martin, respectively, after having their names put forward by their teacher.
“Everyone’s just great,” said Punter. “I’m really lucky.” Ethan Claymore runs Dec. 11-28, with evening shows Wed.-Sat., as well as Mon., Dec. 22, at 7:30 p.m. Matinees are on Sundays, as well as Fri., Dec. 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $19 for adults, $16 for seniors, $10 for students with valid I.D. and $5 for children 12 and under. You can purchase your tickets at the
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Life has a nasty habit of trying to take Qualicum Beach resident Debbie Ryan away from singing and playing the guitar, but it hasn’t succeeded yet. “I just love to entertain and make it fun,” she said. Born in Coombs, Ryan debuted her musical skills at the Errington Coffee
House when she was just 13. As she grew tervened once again. This time, it came in older, however, music fell to the wayside the form of her business, Shoe Inn. While as she started to have a family of her own. Ryan continued to practice the guitar, For 20 years, her guitar more or less sat in she left the spotlight and hunkered down the corner. to focus on the store. Then, about eight Since Ryan sold Shoe years ago, Ryan’s pas- I just love to entertain and Inn in July, she’s already sion got the better of her “diving into music.” make it fun . . . I’m really and she embarked on a looking forward to this gig She’s currently worksemi-professional career ing on her second CD DEBBIE RYAN playing acoustic music in Victoria, which she at markets and private hopes to release this gigs. She has played with summer. She describes the ECHO Players, at the her music as uplifting, Coombs Bluegrass Festival and has been fun and grooving. “I’m lacking angst,” she the feature performer at the Victoria Folk joked. Music Society. She also played with the Ryan also hopes to start playing festiRockin’ Rebels, a 1950s style rock band, vals. “I’m going to go all over; wherever they’ll have me,” she said. for five years. In the meantime, however, Ryan’s next As luck would have it, however, life in-
gig is this Friday when she will be the feature performer at the Acoustic Cafe in Qualicum Beach. “We are thrilled that Debbie could do the December show,” said the event’s organizer Joyce Beaton. “She is so talented and such a hit with our audience. She was a feature before and we loved her.” “I’m really looking forward to this gig,” said Ryan, who will be playing an eclectic mix of root, folk, country and old rock ’n roll covers and originals on the guitar and banjo. She also said she’ll be joined by a special guest near the end of her set. The Acoustic Cafe is on Friday Dec. 5 at the Rotary Hall in Qualicum Beach. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the entertainment starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $7 and are available at Vintage Candy shop in Qualicum Beach.
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Going back in time with Christmas gifts Admission is by donation to A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
Christmas means a lot of different things to people, but for many it’s all about tradition. This weekend, you can start to get into that old-fashioned spirit with A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair. “I feel Christmas is so commercialized, so I like to go back in time,” said organizer Mirella Trozzo. “I think Christmas has a vintage feel.” This is the fourth year for the event and it promises to be better than ever. Underneath a classic black and white holiday film projected on the wall, Trozzo said there will be vendors selling vintage-inspired jewellery, crafts, Christmas cards, soap, candies and baked goods. “Homemade things are so precious … they’re made with love,” she said. “You can’t find that in a big box store.”
For one of the artisans participating in this year’s fair, the event also allows her to bring out what she feels is the meaning of Christmas. Arlene Howard, who believes that Christmas is about Christ, makes festive nests.
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Using repurposed bowls, candleholders and pots as bases, she arranges hand-collected moss, ornamental birds, feathers, berries and plenty of glitter to create the nests. Other pieces are made in hollow silvered vintage glass Christmas ornaments. Howard got her inspiration from a famous Gospel hymnal written by Civilla D. Martin titled His Eye is on the Sparrow. That’s why she also included a handwritten card, inscribed with “His eye is on the sparrow and I know he watches me,” on each nest.
She started making the nests a couple of months ago to sell at her home studio for the Central Island Artisans Studio Tour in early November. They were so popular that the dozen she made sold out quickly, she said. So, she’s been busy the last few weeks making more. Howard now has around 60 pieces, all of which are different. Looking at the nests, you can tell crafting isn’t new to Howard. She has years of experience making jewelry, masks, paintings, multi-media works at her home studio in Qualicum Beach. “God gave us all a gift and my gift was creating,” she said. “I’m always doing something different.” This will be her first time participating in A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair, however, and she said she’s looking forward to the event. A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair will be at the Eaglecrest Golf Club on Sunday, Dec. 7 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Admission is by donation and all proceeds will go to the Salvation Army Food Bank.
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Arlene Howard shows off one of the festive nests she’ll be selling at A Christmas Faire with Vintage Flair’s fourth annual event this weekend.
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Get your Christmas wish list ready because your chance to whisper it into Santa Claus’ ear in person is coming next week. The jolly old elf is the guest of honour at the Parksville Lions’ Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 7 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. “We want everyone to come,” said Gail
Vulliamy, president of the Parksville Lions. Vulliamy said the morning will include a traditional pancake breakfast served with hot drinks and juice. There will also be grab bags for the kids. As for the main attraction, Santa will arrive around 9:30 or 10 a.m. “It’s hard to tell what time Santa will
arrive, you know,” said Vulliamy. Kids will have the chance to meet Mr. Claus and let him know what they want to find under the tree. Parents and grandparents are reminded to bring their cameras to capture the moment. Admission to the event is by donation. All proceeds from the event will go to
saving the helicopter at the Community Park by bringing the piece of playground equipment up to safety standards. The Lions would like to thank their sponsors for the event: Thrifty Foods, Tim Hortons, Quality Foods, Smitty’s, McDonalds, Save-on-Foods, What’s On Digest and Parksville Chrysler Dodge Jeep.
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Third time’s a charm for Dr. Colleen Hartwick, ND; or at least, she’s hoping so. Last month, the naturopathic physician opened up a third practice on the Island, this time in Bowser. “I asked myself, ‘Where are people not being served?’” she said. Hartwick practises what she calls “patient-centred, individualized healthcare.” It’s a preventative model that bridges the gap between Western and Easter medicine. In particular, she uses Western-style consultation, and occasionally saliva/ blood testing, to discover the “underlying causes” of why a patient is unwell before treating them with more Eastern-style methods. Hartwick said her method appeals to many people who are “dissatisfied” with their current treatments from regular doctors. The naturopathic physician said her clients come to her with a wide assortment of problems, including stress, digestive, hor-
monal, sleep, weight, cardiovascular and attention issues. To combat those ailments, the naturopathic physician uses a combination of acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, hydrotherapy, Chinese medicine, massage, spinal manipulation and lifestyle and diet changes. She also focuses on counselling to help with mindbody connection problems. “Name almost any condition, we can find something to fix it,” Hartwick said. Another thing Hartwick offers to her patients is plenty of one-on-one time. At her practice, initial intake appointments for adults are 1.5 hours and 1 hour for kids up to 18. Hartwick, who attained her medical licence two years ago, learned her medical method at the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine in Toronto, through which she held a twomonth internship at the Beijing Chaoyang Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She also has a background in kinesiology, psychology and physical education, which she studied for two years at Wilfrid Laurier University when she initially thought about entering a career in physiotherapy. For those who are unsure if Hartwick or naturopathic medi-
cine is the right fit for them, Hartwick can schedule a free 15 minute meet-and-greet session in her office. Her new practice is located in the newly renovated Bowser Massage Therapy office. “We’re happy to have Colleen here,” said Colin Crooks, RMT, who is trying to recreate the space as a one-stop-shop wellness centre. As Hartwick has two other practices on the Island (one in each of Campbell River and Port McNeil), she is only holding regular office hours in Bowser on the last Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for the time being. However, she is available most other times by appointment since she sets her own schedule. “I have the flexibility to accommodate people,” she explained. “I’m here to serve the community.” Hartwick also said that since Lighthouse Country seems to have a “bit of an established community with an interest in alternative health,” she would not be surprised if she eventually extended her Bowser office hours to meet demand. For more information, you can contact Hartwick at 250203-2317. Dr. Colleen Hartwick Naturopathic Physician is located at 6996 W. Island Hwy.
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Dr. Colleen Hartwick, ND, stands inside her new Bowser office, which she opened last month. The naturopathic physician offers “patient-centred, individualized healthcare” that bridges the gap between Western and Easter medicine.
DEC. 13 IN PARKSVILLE
Help bear conservation at Bare Roots open house Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Studio is hosting an open house Dec. 13 to celebrate its first year of business and the launch of a program where it promises to donate one per cent of its sales to Bear Smart initiatives in the Parksville Qualicum Beach region. The open house is set for Saturday, Dec. 13 from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at the studio, 891 Island Highway in Parksville. The studio is offering three free yoga
classes that day (10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.), a free Qigong class at noon and also what it is calling amazing draw prizes, demos, in-store specials, organic food and more. Bare Roots Natural Health Centre said it is dedicated to increasing the health of individuals, organizations and the environment. “We accomplish this through natural health practices, such as yoga, qigong,
massage, holistic nutrition, personal and corporate lifestyle coaching, and leadership,” said a news release from the studio. Owner/operator Crystal McMillan holds a master’s degree in leadership, a diploma in nutritional counseling and is a certified, experienced yoga teacher of 25-plus years. McMillan is also an internationally recognized leader in bear conservation. She is an active member of the Interna-
tional Organization for Nutritional Consultants (IONC) and the International Yoga Teachers Association (IYTA), as well as an active participant of the Royal Roads University Leadership program. McMillan’s passion for bear conservation led her to develop Bear Smart B.C., a company that works to reduce humancaused conflict with bears. — Submitted by Bare Roots Natural Health and Yoga Studio
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WHALERS VOLLEYBALL
Ran out of gas, but still finish eighth Parksville senior girls round out strong season with solid placing in provincials T YSON TAYLOR
I wanted them to perform in front of their family, friends and fans and show them all what great volleyball looks like
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It was a season that kept getting better with each passing game and finished with an eighth-place showing at the AAA Provincials for the Ballenas Whalers senior girls volleyball team. Played in Parksville over three days, the Whalers girls started off strong, winning two out of three on the opening day. Day Two was a different story as they split their games, losing to Duchess Park in a tight evening game on Friday night. The final day on Saturday saw the Whalers having a chance to come away with a fifth or sixth place finish, instead they dropped both games Saturday, running out of gas but finishing with a very respectable eighth in the province. “It was a good tournament for us overall,” head coach John Philip said. “When you compare the quality of the volleyball we were playing at the beginning of the season to how well we played at the end, there was a huge growth for us as a team. We just ran out of gas at the end of the tournament.” The beginning of the season started off rough for the Whalers but they started to gather momentum with each passing tournament. Improving on their finishes each time out, the Whalers showed that they had what it took to hang with some of the ranked teams in the province
JOHN PHILIP
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It’s a Whaler Wall as the Ballenas Whalers took on Duchess Park (Prince George) on Friday night during the AAA senior girls volleyball provincials. The Whalers would lose a hard fought game against Duchess Park and wind up finishing in eighth place.
heading into the play downs. “These girls fulfilled my expectations,” Philip said. “I wanted them to perform in front of their family, friends and fans and show them all what great volleyball looks like.” “They worked hard all sea-
son and did that in front of our crowds at the provincials. Being together and hearing those ‘Let’s Go Whalers’ chants coming from hundreds of fans in our own gym, it was great for all of us.” The Whalers were able to uti-
lize Ballenas, Springwood and Oceanside Elementary schools over the three-day tournament to help host some quality matches, all of which entertained all those who came out to watch. Mariah St. Pierre capped off
a strong showing with a nod as a second team all-star for the provincials. St. Pierre, who was the team captain, struggled through some tough times but worked really hard to correct some technical issues, allowing her to reach her potential, according to Philip. Alyssa Brown had a great tournament as a libero, strictly an on-court defender, making just one error through the first five matches the Whalers had. Emily Robertson had a strong showing as well, leading the way for the offensive Whaler attack. The end of the season marks the end of the line for eight seniors on the squad: St. Pierre, Robertson, Brown, Chloe Pezel, Breanne Harvey, Cristionna Dorsay, Brook Roy and Jamie Clarke. This also marks the end of the road to the long coaching career for John Philip. Philip, who coached four different teams to provincial championships at Ballenas, as well as one with Mount Doug in Victoria, leaves as one of the most successful high school coaches.
BALLENAS FOOTBALL
Whalers finish season with memorable final T YSON TAYLOR
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It was a game for the ages as the Ballenas Whalers senior football team went head to head with the Mission Roadrunners, losing by a final score of 62-61. Both teams took advantage of the weather and utilized a running attack that saw 16 rushing touchdowns in total scored through four quarters and overtime. Controversy showed its ugly head when, in the final drive in overtime, it appeared as though Roadrunners quarterback Jesse Walker had a knee that hit the ground before finding the end
zone for the game-winand coach Conn started I’ve never been a part of ning two-point convert. to celebrate. No whistle a game like that. Coltin Without instant video was lights out running the blew on the play and replay, it was left in the Walker got back to his ball and Walker was the exactly the same hands of the officials feet and ran it in. who ruled the convert “It’s a horrible way to JEREMY CONN good. end the season,” Conn “It’s haunting,” coach said. “It’s one of those Jeremy Conn said after things that is going to the loss. “We needed to play better out stick. But it was an amazing season. there and not leave it in the hands of the These kids played well and I’m very referees. Walker though, he showed he’s proud of the effort they have.” the real deal.” “They played with heart and finished On the play in question, Walker’s with class, even in such a tough way to knee appeared down in the backfield lose.”
Whalers running back Coltin LaPlante had a huge game, rushing the ball 59 times for 442 yards and eight touchdowns. Equally matched on the day, the Roadrunner’s Walker ran for eight touchdowns himself, on 338 yards. “To score 61 points in a game and still lose, that’s crazy,” Conn said. “I’ve never been a part of a game like that. Coltin was lights out running the ball and Walker was the exactly the same. Coltin had one heck of a performance and whoever gets him (at the next level) is going to have a real good player.”
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LAWN BOWLING
Taking it indoors First of four indoor tournaments this winter held in Qualicum Beach T YSON TAYLOR
...in the end the team of Joe Randazzo, Helen Roberts and Bob Hayward prevailed
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The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club winter season is in full swing. On November 22 and 23 the club held their first of four winter indoor tournaments. It was a Mixed Triples event last weekend with a full complement of 36 bowlers participating in the fun action. There were some hard fought games but in the end the team of Joe Randazzo, Helen Roberts and Bob Hayward prevailed with a record of three wins, a tie and a loss. Second place went to the team of Martin Fereday, Keith Yates and Dorothy Barr. Coming in third place were Bob Findlay, Dan Blue and Do-
lores Adams. Rounding out the winners was the fourth place team of Ken Bucyk, Keith Alexander and Muriel Barnes. The Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club also has ongoing morning, afternoon and evening leagues taking place Monday through Friday over the winter months. If you would like more information on these indoor activities, perfect for the cool wet winter months, please call Mick Banks at 250-738-0531.
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Curling locals excel T YSON TAYLOR
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Two junior teams from the Qualicum and District Curling Club travelled to the Comox Junior Bonspiel this past weekend and had a great showing. The Competitive Team of Jackson Marshall, Duncan Gallop, Tyler Wiersma and Alex Hunter won all three games but came second in the end of it all based on the point system. The Novice Team of Jackson Nowak, Isaac Brightland, Eli Bodnaruk and Ember Westerhof won all three games and placed first in the Novice Event. The Qualicum and District Curling Club Junior Bonspiel will be held on Saturday, Dec. 6, which will see teams from other clubs on the Island converge on Qualicum Beach to see where they stand with these two junior teams from the local club.
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VIJHL HOCKEY
Gens lose two-goal lead Local junior team has five wins in 28 games this season T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals blew a two-goal lead Saturday night and lost in double overtime to the Westshore Wolves, 6-5. Discipline problems continued to haunt the Generals as they took two penalties early in the first period of Saturday’s tilt, resulting in two power play goals for the Wolves. The Gens would make a comeback and with the game tied at three, PJ Heger took the game into his own hands and scored back-to-back goals, giving him a hat-trick on the night and the Gens a 5-3 lead. That lead would slip away and ultimately result in the double overtime loss. “I’m starting to really find out how to prepare for games,” Heger said. “Getting mentally prepared and making sure I’m ready to go really goes a long way in making me game ready.” Westshore went three for six on the power play Saturday night and in their game last Wednesday, the Generals gave up two power play goals on six attempts to the Saanich Braves. It’s an all too familiar theme for the Gens this season as they continue to be the most penalized team in the league and sport the worst penalty kill percentage to boot. “We just need to be disciplined, plain and simple,” forward Jonah Pearson said. “Three of the six goals Westshore scored were on the power play. We need everyone to get on board with being disciplined and not taking bad pen-
alties. A lot of times it’s just unnecessary plays and they really hurt us as a team.” The double-overtime game was the second loss of the week for the Generals, who had a third-period collapse last Wednesday against the Saanich Braves and lost 6-1. Gibson Doney was named the new captain of the Oceanside Generals on Saturday night, taking over for the departed Wyatt Meiers. Doney, who leads the league in penalty minutes this season, leads the Gens defense in scoring with nine points (six goals, three assists). “It feels pretty good to be named captain,” Doney said. “It’s probably going to be my last season, so it will be good to go out this way. Being captain gives me more of a responsibility and I need to play with more discipline, stay out of the box and be a leader on the ice.” Travis Flug laced up his skates for game action for the first time on Saturday night as well after making his return to the team this past week. Though he didn’t register a point in his first game back, he did make his impact felt on the ice, throwing hits at any member of the Wolves who was within reach. “It’s great to have a guy like Travis back with us,” said Jonah Pearson. “He’s a leader on and off the ice and having that veteran leadership in the locker room is going to be a big help for us going forward.” Next up for the Generals will be a game Friday night in Campbell River, against the firstplace Campbell River Storm. Saturday the Gens are back at home to take on the Nanaimo Buccaneers, 7:30 p.m. at Oceanside Place.
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MUSIC TRIVIA
ROTARY CLUB OF QUALICUM BEACH
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ROTARY CLUB OF PARKSVILLE AM
1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Ford Rd, Coombs. $10 ann. fee, $2/2 games, Mon/Wed/Friday/mo. New members welcome, no sweeping. Tillie Murray 250-586-8323
QB LAWN BOWLING CLUB
1:30pm, 2nd/Sat/mo, Parksville Pharmasave in the meeting room. Info: PQBLyme@gmail.com
Tues/6pm/Beginners, 7:30pm/Intermediates. Elaine De Rooy, 250-752-3750
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9am,1st Tues/mo. St. Stephen’s Church Hall.
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1:30-3pm, 1st/Tues/mo. Caregivers & Support Group, Stanford Place, 250 Craig Street, Parksville. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833
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7-10pm, Shady Rest Pub. Great Prizes. 3109 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach.
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2nd/Tues/mo, St. Stephen’s Hall, 150 Village Way, Qualicum Beach. 9:45am/doors, 10:15am/meeting. qbnewcomers.org
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1:30-3pm, 3rd/Tues/mo. Community Room, The Gardens. Jane Hope 1-800-462-2833
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7-9pm, Knox United Church, 250-248-3927
OCEANSIDE PHOTOGRAPHERS CLUB 7-9pm., 1st/Wed/mo. Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, oceansidephotographers.ca
FREE YOUTH DROP-IN GAMES & SPORTS 6:30-8pm/ Oct 8th-Nov 26th. 11-18yrs Coombs Fairgrounds Kim Longmuir 250-2488515 ranlong@telus.net
TOPS QUALICUM BEACH 4-5.30pm, St. Stephens Church Hall, Village Way. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Trish 250-586-8876
RAINBOW STEW CLOGGERS
No partner/pre-register/$5. Wed. 12pm, EZ 1pm, Int/Adv 2pm, QBeach Comm Hall. Thurs/ EZ 5pm, Int/Adv 6pm, Nanoose Pl. Sharon (250) 468 7478. SharonLafferty@shaw.ca
QUALICUM BEACH FAMILY HISTORY 7pm, 3rd/Wed/mo. 180 Veterans Way, QB Legion. Lola Cook: 250-594-5556
EAGLECREST GARDEN CLUB
7pm., 3rd/Wed/mo., QB Civic Centre. Beate Kuhn at 250-954-1768 or beatek@shaw.ca
TIMBERLINE DANCE
7-10pm, 146 W. Hirst, Parksville, Legion. FREE, live classic Country and Rock’n Roll music. Members, guests & prospective members welcome. All adults welcome! Bill Wilson: 250-752-8542. laveer@shaw.ca
5:30-7:15pm (except school holidays) until mid May. Oceanside Community Church. K-9th grades. Shirley 250-757-9802. 1:30-3pm, Activity Hall (Coombs Fairgrnds), 1014 Ford Rd. New players welcome. 250-752-1103.
FAMILIES FORWARD SUPPORT GROUP 6:30-8:30pm, 136 East Hirst Ave., Parksville. 19+. Free. Pat/Sharon, 250-954-0785, execdir@forwardhouse.com. For caregivers of persons with mental health &/or addiction issues. www.forwardhouse.com
EveryThursday OLD TIME FIDDLE DANCES 7:30-10pm, Dec. 4 & 11 only, Rotary House, Qualicum Beach. Variety of dance styles by the Coombs Old Time Fiddlers. $2.50/ snack included. Bruce Foden, 250-586-3743, ebfoden@gmail.com
CORONATION STREET CLUB 2pm, 2nd/Thurs/mo. Qualicum Beach Legion. 250-752-4445.
CONCORD LODGE #79 AF&AM
7:30pm sharp meeting, 1st/Thurs/mo., 136 Memorial Ave. Parksville. Bryan Lapp 250-228-4479, info@concordlodge79.com, http://www.concordlodge79.com
OPEN GOSPEL MUSIC
7-9:30pm, last Thurs/mo., Nanoose E Free Church. (Across from the new Fire hall/ Nanoose Bay) 250-468-9233.
NANOOSE NATURALISTS 7pm, Nanoose Library Hall, 2489 Nanoose Rd. 2nd/Thurs/mo. Outings are arranged on a regular basis. www.nanoosenaturalists.org
PARKSVILLE NEWCOMER’S
7pm/doors, 7:30pm/meeting, 1st/Thurs/ mo, 132 Jensen St. Lots of parking & guest Speakers. www.parksvillenewcomers.net
SINGING IN FRENCH
OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT
MID ISLAND WALKING CLUB
HAND SPINNERS, WEAVERS & KNITTERS
OS SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS
MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT
1:30-3:30pm, “Nous Chantons”. New members welcome/Nouveaux membres, bienvenue! Suzanne Bernard, 250-248-8714
7-9pm, 1st Thurs/mo. at The Gardens, 650 Berwick North, QBeach. Free, family & friends welcome. 250-752-8066 or amen@shaw.ca.
9:30/1 hr walk, marmac2@telus.net for schedule. annual $10.
10am-2pm, Bradley Centre, 975 Shearme Rd, Coombs. $2/ann. Dawn Ryan: 250-248-6575.
Beginners/6:30-7:45pm, Experienced/7:30pm QB Comm Hall. Social Dancing, No partner needed.
1:30pm., Last Thur/mo. The Gardens, Wellness Rm. Qualicum Beach. Val 250-468-7556.
NANOOSE SENIORS
11:30am, 2nd/Wed/mo., join us for lunch at Nanoose Place.
OS EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES 9-11am/Intro meetings, 10am/meetings, 2nd/4th/Wed/mo. 250-954-3411, oess@shaw.ca
WILDLIFE ADOPTIONS MAKE GREAT GIFTS! Support your favourite NIWRA resident. Visit us for more information or go to
www.niwra.org
NANOOSE BAY LIONS
7pm, 2nd & 4th/Thurs/mo., Nanoose Place. 250-927-0518
MUSIC AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL
7pm, 3353 Island Hwy West. Qualicum Beach. 250.752.8055, deezbarandgrill.com
BELLY DANCING QUALICUM
Thurs/4:30pm & 6pm/Beginners only. Elaine De Rooy, 250-752-3750
NORTH ISLAND WILDLIFE RECOVERY CENTRE
Eagles ~ Owls ~ Bears ~ Hawks ~ ~ Falcons Ferrets ~ Turkey Vultures & More
1240 Leffler Rd, Errington 250-248-8534 • niwra.org
OPEN FOR PUBLIC VIEWING MARCH-DECEMBER