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Pot bringing issue to light City behind others in region in its bylaws related to public smoking JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Coun. Al Greir says residents complained to him all summer about people smoking — both cigarettes and marijuana — in Parksville’s public parks. Grier said this week the election of the federal Liberals and their promises to loosen the laws around marijuana should have the city looking more closely at fines for those caught smoking in city parks, “especially those smoking marijuana.” “Maybe marijuana will be legalized and we will have more and more smokers of marijuana in the park,” Greir said near the end of a council meeting on Monday night. Mayor Marc Lefebvre said he was recently in contact with Dr. Paul Hasselback, Island Health’s medical health officer for the central Island area. See ENFORCEMENT COULD BE AN ISSUE, page A8

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Debbie Comis is the City of Parskville’s new chief administrative officer. Council unanimously approved the appointment of Comis, currently the director of administrative services, Monday night in a closed-door meeting, according to a news release from the city. Comis, 59, takes over Jan. 1, 2016. In October, the city announced the retirement of long-time chief administrative officer, Fred Manson. DEBBIE COMIS A city spokesperson said the city will “advertise to replace the director of administrative services position.” The spokesperson also said the $50,000 currently in the provisional 2016 budget for “CAO succession” will be removed from the budget. See SHE STARTED AT CITY IN 2011, page A9

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The Salvation Army will once again operate an extreme weather response shelter for the Oceanside region, according to a news release from the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness and the Society of Organized Services. When activated, the extreme weather shelter will be funded by B.C. Housing, the Regional District of Nanaimo Homelessness Action Fund, The Salvation Army and the Oceanside Task Force on Homelessness. Funding for the shelter is available from now until March 31, 2016. Operated by The Salvation Army and housed in its church at 187 Alberni Highway in Parksville, the shelter will be open from 6 p.m. until 8 a.m. on nights of inclement or extreme weather only. Clients will be provided with cots, blankets, pillows, along with an evening meal and breakfast. In the winter of 2014/15, the shelter was open a total of 37 nights due to snow and cold temperatures. Extreme weather conditions are defined as: • Temperatures near zero with rainfall that makes it difficult or impossible for homeless people to remain dry. • Sleet/freezing rain. • Snow accumulation. • Sustained high winds. • Temperatures at or below minus-2 Celsius, taking into account wind chill. — NEWS Staff/SOS

Correction A 4.5 per cent increase in property taxes in Parksville would mean an additional $60 for the owner of an average home. An incorrect figure appeared in a story Tuesday. The NEWS apologizes for the error.

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Winter is on its way. And to make sure drivers are prepared, police set up a road check along Inland Highway off Horne Lake Road Tuesday checking hundreds of southbound vehicles. By 8:40 a.m. Central Vancouver Island Traffic Services NCO Cpl. Mike Elston said Mounties had already stopped one impaired driver who was issued an Immediate Roadside Prohibition (IRP) for 90 days and their vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Meanwhile, Elston said police found “several people driving without licences and at least one tow truck operating without insurance.” But the police check was dedicated to winter preparedness. Elston said police were specifically looking at drivers’ lights, windshields and tires. “A lot of today is about education,” he said. “We aren’t giving out tickets for every headlight that’s out.” Approximately 350 vehicles were checked with 107 tickets or orders to fix items being issued from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Half of all documents issued by officers were in the form of a Notice and Order which compels a driver or

owner to get things fixed on the vehicle. Elston said it’s especially important to have your vehicle ready for winter on Vancouver Island because the weather conditions can change dramatically driving from just Nanaimo to Campbell River. “On days that aren’t like this you really need to think about it (winter preparedness),” said Elston, under a blue sky. “The last thing an officer wants to do is meet someone after they’ve been involved in a collision because they could not see or be seen due to poor lighting or perhaps after they’ve gone off the road in rain, snow or ice due to poor tires. Please, take two minutes, walk around your vehicle and ensure everything is working as it should.” ICBC road safety coordinator Caroline Robinson was also on hand Tuesday giving out tire gauges and ice scrappers, which Elston quipped “work better than credit cards.” Robinson encourages drivers to get their vehicles checked by a professional before winter weather hits Parksville Qualicum Beach.

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They say it’s a mother’s worst nightmare. And Qualicum Beach mom Leanne Davis can say from experience it’s true. She still remembers the day doctors confirmed her then-13-year-old daughter, Olivia, was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) just one week before Christmas, 2013. “All these doctors we saw over a five-month period kept assuring us they felt it wasn’t cancer, they’d say ‘we’re not quite sure, we’re confused, nothing abnormal is coming back that tells us she has cancer,’ but they were all perplexed,” recalls Leanne. “They knew something was going on but weren’t quite sure what.” While health care professionals ran countless tests on Olivia, who was in Grade 8 at Kwalikum Secondary at the time, the young athlete continued playing hockey and going to school until everything abruptly changed. “On December I just broke down in tears, 18, 2013 the pediatrician called this kind of primal cry, and said ‘we found I’ve never heard myself blast cells and we cry like that it was just think Olivia has heartbreaking. cancer’… my heart leanne davis dropped,” she said. “When I got that phone call Olivia was home from school, my husband was away working in Vancouver, my parents who live down the street were over in Vancouver visiting my brother and my oldest daughter was living in Alberta. So I was here, alone.” The pediatrician told Leanne to bring Olivia down to B.C. Children’s Hospital as soon as possible. There, they took a bone marrow biopsy which found Olivia had 84 per cent leukaemia cells in her bone marrow. “I just broke down in tears, this kind of primal cry. I’ve never heard myself cry like that. It was just heartbreaking,” said Leanne. “And the next day they started chemo.” She said the first seven months were intense and the family stayed on

the Lower Mainland. “Everytime you go into a cycle of chemotherapy the nurse comes in and talks to you about the different chemos they’re going to give your child and the possible side effects and possible long-term effects and every single time I cried,” she said, noting the potential side effects included not only nausea and vomiting, but also burning urine, mouth sores, burning eyes, aching joints and aching bones to name a few. During those dismal days, which Leanne recalls as being a blur, she said there was one “saving grace.” The Davis family was able to stay at the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) in Vancouver, a home away from home for out-of-town families with seriously ill or injured children being treated at B.C. Children’s Hospital. “It was amazing. It just felt like home,” said Leanne about the facility. “When my husband and I came there for the first time on Christmas Eve… we just felt at home. That was the first night we had slept in a real bed in a week. We had both squeezed onto a single hospital bed in Olivia’s room for the first week, so having an actual comfortable queen-sized bed to sleep in, in our own room and a quiet environment, was just what we needed to refuel.” Leanne said the RMH was festively decorated that December and volunteers even came to prepare Christmas dinner. “We met other families, there were quite a few kids with cancer and we got to know them well. It was helpful because we all needed each other through the heartaches of treatments and the fear that takes up residence in the pit of your stomach,” she said. “In the same respect, it’s really hard because there’s been a lot of kids who have passed away.” The RMH provides private rooms for families and shared common spaces to socialize with others staying at the facility. The RMH recently opened its doors to a larger house which has 73 guest rooms and can serve 2,500 families each year. According to RMH, 31 per cent of the families they accom-

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going about once per month. Olivia’s treatment will end after 2.5 years this spring. While it’s been an uphill battle, Olivia is back in school and playing hockey again. Since her diagnosis, she’s spoken out about her battle with cancer at Tour de Rock functions in Parksville bringing audiences to tears. Last year, Olivia and her friend, Elle Spicer, started Healing Headwear, making and selling bows and headbands to raise money to give back to the RMH. They ended up raising $2,300. “Ronald McDonald House was really a saving grace to us and our family will forever be grateful to this amazing organization,” said Leanne.

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Lindsay said when he returns to Vancouver Island in a couple of weeks he will have a better idea about what kind of aid people here can provide. He also said people from this region who have been to La Manzanilla gave him cash and other aid for him to pack south. “We’ve had a number of people just drop off JOHN HARDING money,” he said. editor@pqbnews.com Hurricane Patricia battered the Want to help the people of a small Mexican coast with winds of up to 320 town in Mexico ravaged by Hurricane km/h on Oct. 23. There were few, if Patricia in late October? Don’t change any, reports of deaths. your travel plans. “They’ve had a disaster but beQualicum Beach resident and locause it wasn’t really bad news, it cal realtor Ian Lindsay flew to Mexdidn’t make the press,” Lindsay said ico on Monday en route to the town of the situation in La Manzanilla. “It’s of La Manzanilla where he owns a a beautiful little community, very IAN LINDSAY three-storey rental property. friendly and neighbourly.” 20% OFF! It’s a fishing village of about The best thing people can do For most of the people in • Silhouette 2,000 people on the Pacific right now to help, said Lindsay, that town, whatever was • Luminette coast about an hour’s drive is to not cancel any plans to visunder that roof • Pirouette north of Manzanillo and 3.5 it the area. He said the residents is all they have • Duette Ian LIndsay hours south of Puerto Vallarcan ill afford the double-hit a ta. It also hosts a lot of tourists, hurricane and loss of tourism many from the Parksville Qualdollars would bring. icum Beach area. “If they (B.C. residents) were planning to Speaking to The NEWS before he flew south, come to that coastal area, they shouldn’t canLindsay said that while he was concerned cel,” said Lindsay. about the shape of his property, he was more He also said the Mexican government has AFD concerned about the locals. He said the houses been “very proactive” and repairs to infrastructhere are generally built with bricks and con- ture are already underway. “The core things will Heating OIl Ad. @ 5.83”w X 6”h crete with lightly-built roofs. be up to speed quickly.” “A lot of the roofs were blown away and then Lindsay and his wife Ann are in La Manzathe rain damaged whatever they had inside,” nilla now, surveying the damage to their propsaid Lindsay. “For most of the people in that erty. town, whatever was under that roof is all they “We just have to look at it as an unplanned have.” renovation,” he said. To submit your activities into our weekly (Thursday) Calendar of Events: events@pqbnews.com I fax:250-248-4655 I #4-154 Middleton Ave, Parksville

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rectional signage on poles that look much like street signs. The heads-up maps can be two-three metres high, with a ‘you are here’ marker pointing people to businesses, civic facilities, parks and JOHN HARDING other attractions. editor@pqbnews.com At this stage, the PDBA representatives told The Parksville Downtown Business Associa- council they do not know how much the headstion wants to help tourists and locals find their up maps cost or how many should be placed way around the city by foot and they are asking in the city, although they did show a Parksville for the city’s help. Downtown map with 12 locations circled for It’s called way-finding and either heads-up maps or diPDBA representatives gave city rectional signage. They said Way-finding is a key council a presentation explainthis type of detail is what they element in creating a ing the concept on Monday would get from the consultant. pedestrian-friendly night. “We do believe Community downtown MicHeLLe JoneS The PDBA has set aside Park would be the best place $30,000 in its 2016 budget for for the first (heads-up map),” what it calls “placemaking,” said PDBA executive director which includes pedestrian way-finding initia- Pam Bottomley. tives. It’s not known how much of that would Jones and Bottomley also presented data on be spent on actual signage and how much on a the effectiveness of these measures in other citconsultant to help the PDBA determine where ies. signs might be located or how many would sufJones said the German city of Dusseldorf refice. corded a 36 per cent increase in retail sales after On Monday, the PDBA was asking council to it erected this kind of signage and Atchison, a consider, in its 2016 budget deliberations, pro- city 10,000 people in Kansas, reported an 18 per viding $7,500-$10,000 for the consultant. cent increase. PDBA treasurer Michelle Jones provided Coun. Sue Powell said she found the headscouncil with a detailed look at some way-find- up maps useful on a recent trip to London, Ening initiatives in other communities. gland. “Way-finding is a key element in creating a “It was like a lifeline,” she said. pedestrian-friendly downtown,” said Jones. Council agreed to consider the PDBA’s reThe PDBA’s presentation included photos quest for funding in its 2016 budget deliberafrom other cities of heads-up maps and di- tions.

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“He is going to recommend we ban smoking in all public parks,” said Lefebvre. In April, the mayor didn’t seem to think this was a pressing issue for the city. “My initial reaction is that I don’t think it’s a problem,” Lefebvre told The NEWS when asked if the city could benefit from a more stringent ban on smoking. “I have not been told ever, ever, ever that ‘Hey someone is smoking too much in here.’” In that April story, Hasselback called Parksville “an anomaly” for its lack of local regulation around cigarette smoke. “Qualicum Beach and Nanaimo have some of the better (smoking) bylaws on the Island and they implemented those bylaws years ago... Parksville sits in the centre and hasn’t addressed this issue at all,” he said. Hasselback also said Island Health sent the City of Parksville a letter in early 2015 suggesting it consider a bylaw that would harmonize

smoking regulations on Vancouver Island. He confirmed that on Wednesday and reiterated his comments from earlier this year. “Yes, Parksville should be doing something,” said Hasselback. “We have had conversations.” Hasselback also said amendments to the provincial Tobacco Control Act — which has passed third reading in the Legislature — might provide clarity on the issue for municipalities like Parksville. At the city council meeting Monday night, Greir questionned the effectiveness of any non-smoking bylaw the city would pass, in terms of the availability of bylaw officers. “I know that if we put a bylaw through we won’t be able to enforce it,” said Greir. Lefebvre said imposing some fines would be better than imposing none. “We don’t always catch all the people who speed, but when we do catch them they are fined,” said the mayor. — with files from Candace Wu

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“Mrs. Comis brings many years of senior local government management experience and expertise to the position of chief administrative officer,” Mayor Marc Lefebvre said in the release issued by the city Tuesday morning. “At times, she has been the acting CAO, more than proving her capability to council, staff and the community. Council is confident in her ability to provide continued good leadership.” Comis joined the City of Parksville in July 2011 following 25 years of local government experience with the City of Burnaby and eight years with the Town of MacKenzie. “It is an honour to be appointed the city’s next chief administrative officer and to follow in Fred Manson’s footsteps, one of the most dedicated, professional and ethical CAO’s in this province,” Comis said. “I look forward to carrying on his legacy, working with Council, staff and the community as we continue to shape a vibrant, prosperous City for all to enjoy and prosper.” The city said the CAO provides corporate leadership and direction in the overall management of City departments and also reviews and approves all recommendations made to Council. The CAO works closely with mayor and council and is council’s principal advisory on matters of policy. The CAO is responsible to council for the efficient administration of all municipal activities and ensures council’s goals and objectives are achieved by providing strategic leadership. — with files from City of Parksville news release

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Homeless triage

magine this scenario: An elderly person walks out of a steamy bathroom after a shower, rubbing a towel over her wet hair. An old injury from her university basketball days shows up, as it does once in a while. The wonky knee goes out just a bit, throwing sharp pain to the brain and making her stumble a step or two. That moment of lost balance pushes her close to a few stairs that lead to a landing. She slips on the top stair, falls, and stops on the landing, perilously close to another set of a dozen stairs. Taking a moment to gather her wits, she tries to get up, but there’s no strength, and a lot of pain, in one arm. She hoists herself up with the other arm. She takes stock. Legs work. Head didn’t make contact with anything hard and seems clear. But that arm, something is definitely wrong with that arm. The pain is unbearable and it looks, well, not right. She gets to a phone and calls her neighbour. Embarrassed as much as she is in pain, she asks the neighbour if she could give her a ride to the hospital. She manages somehow to slip on a robe, immobilizes the arm the best she can, and thanks the neighbour as they ride to the hospital. In the emergency ward, the nurse has a look at the arm and guesses it is broken. She asks how it happened. Some young fellow in a nice suit and shoes, no tie, comes forward and hears the details. He’s from the government, you see. He tells the woman, who is fighting through the pain, that the government will help her with a move to a facility where there are no stairs, housing that has people to watch for these safety hazards and are there to help. The government, however, does not have money available to fix that broken arm. Ridiculous? It sure is. And that’s the way the government is treating the homeless of Parksville Qualicum Beach. Local social services providers say B.C. Housing will not fund shelter beds alone. There must be some kind of transitional housing, something that shows the bigger problem being addressed, before money flows for any kind of housing for the local homeless. It’s social engineering at its worst. Anyone loosely familiar with the concept of triage understands the bleeding must be stopped before bigger issues can be resolved. There are almost 50,000 people in this region. We have homeless people. They aren’t all addicts, if that’s an issue. The provincial Minister of Social Development and Social Innovation represents this constituency and is in a position to make something work for the homeless here. The ball is still in your court, Hon. Michelle Stilwell. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters

QB Halloween fun Qualicum Beach exudes community spirit once again. Was it the invasion of baby boomer’s grandkids Sat., Oct. 31 in Qualicum Beach? Our store was visited by 732 beautifully costumed children, pets and their parents/ guardians. Thank-you to Quality Foods, the Qualicum Beach Downtown Business Association, the Town of Qualicum Beach and the Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce for organizing this local annual Halloween celebration complete with hot chocolate and fireworks at the civic centre. Also, thank you to Brent Johnson’s accounting office, not normally open on Saturdays, for caring to add their treats to our handouts. Jean Young Qualicum Beach

tHis is tHe result of not spaying The foster peoples’ children named her Kitty Softpaws. She might have had a name before, given to her by the people who rented the home she lived in. The same people who left this cat behind when they moved. This cat probably waited for them patiently, but they never came back. She was hungry, alone and scared. Worse yet, she was never spayed. The people who left her never knew this, but she had several litters. Her last litter was seven kittens that Nanoose Bay Catspan Society trapped. Her kittens were saved, they all were tamed and are healthy and in good homes. The kind the mother never got. When the fall winds blew she was pregnant again. She had been kept alive by a kind soul who fed her when I showed up. By then though she had grown weak

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“A lot of the roofs were blown away and then the rain damaged whatever they had inside’.” ian linDSaY, See StorY page a6

and clawed at her face. Something hurt her. She was caught and went to foster care. The young girls there loved her and her foster home was finally warm, dry and full. When she gave birth the kittens became sick. She had four, and one by one they died. It means tears to see a baby kitten die, with life ahead of them. The time left outdoors with no home took its toll on this poor cat. Even though she is young she looks old, and the only hope she had was the kind Catspan Society feeder who kept her alive. Please tell/ask everyone to never ever leave their cats behind. And don’t leave them unspayed, to see their unwanted kittens whither and die. Take them to Catspan Society. Or the SPCA or Qualicum Cat Rescue, anywhere but alone in the wild looking for you when you know you’re not coming back. Shawn hooper, Director nanooSe BaY catSpan SocietY Nanoose Bay

pV Consider otHer water options Consider the following when evaluating the City of Parksville and ERWS water intake and filtration plant proposal’s assent vote required to borrow $5.6 Million. • The ERWS proposal does not include any provision for additional water storage or reserve, greater than just experienced this past year of drought. • Some concerned citizens have proposed an alternative solution, of construction of reservoir/storage areas in the highlands of the Mount Arrowsmith watershed. These would be filled with “excess” precipitation storm water diverted from the Englishman River during winter.

• A PVC pipeline would be constructed directly to the filtration plant. Victoria (CRD) water supplies potable water to over a quarter million residents by this method. • The installation of hydro electric turbines in the pipeline will harness the gravity flow of the waterline, providing a green alternative for power generation. The gravity pressure produced by the pipeline directly to the filtration plant reduces the energy required for the operation of the filtration process, such as the new Nanaimo filtration plant operated with gravity-fed water to reduce their energy costs. The proposal by ERWS for a filtration plant should be scrapped and redesigned with a gravity fed input. • Our proposal should not be a detriment to our neighbours. Parksville was not the only area severely affected by a water shortage. This plan should be considered as a regional water plan for those jurisdictions on the downward slope of the Mount Arrowsmith watershed including Parksville, Nanoose/Fairwinds, Errington, Whiskey Creek, Coombs, French Creek and Qualicum. The costs would be shared and the economies of scale would be of mutual benefit. The potential for effective, adequate emergency water for fire-fighting or disaster relief is enormous. • The new proposed regional water board would include all stakeholders, and citizens from the community, similar to Victoria which is effective, transparent, accountable and open to community input. • The $28 million project proposed by the ERWS is a lot of money, and does not include any estimates for the enormous operating costs of the filtration plant using the intake from the Englishman River. DouglaS o’Brien Parksville See more LETTERS, page A13

Government Contacts proVinCial:

Scott FraSer, Mla, alberni-pacific rim

Michelle Stilwell, Mla, parksville Qualicum

1-866-870-4190 e-mail: scott.fraser.mla@ leg.bc.ca

250-248-2625 e-mail michelle. stilwell.mla@ leg.bc.ca

federal:

QualiCuM:

JaMeS lunneY, Mp,

teuniS weStBroek Mayor,

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1-866-390-7550 e-mail: nanaimo@ jameslunneymp.ca

250-752-6921 e-mail: mayor@ qualicumbeach.com

parKsVille: rdn:

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Joe Stanhope chairman,

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We asked: Would you support a ban on smoking in public parks?

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Send them in Yes, around picnics. Maybe there could be some areas set aside. VERLIE BURTON

Yes, there are kids around, better safe than sorry. WAYNE SAPIEHA Parksville

Nanoose Bay

Absolutely. LINDA SHAW Parksville

Absolutely. I don’t agree with smoking, except in your own space. ANNE STANLEY Qualicum Beach

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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK

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Part 2. Understanding First Nations’ past & looking to the future. 7-9pm, OS Arena, Wembley Mall, Parksville. http/www.cfuwpq.ca

1-2pm, The Career Ctre. #110-198 E. Is. Hwy, Parksville. Single parent employment initiative opportunities. 250.248.3205, lori@careercentre.org

OS BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

11TH ANNUAL ONE ACT PLAY FESTIVAL

7pm, meeting, The Gardens, 650 Berwick N, QBeach. Ladies living with breast cancer welcome. 250-7528066 or amen@shaw.ca

THE PARKSVILLE NEWCOMERS’ CLUB

6:30pm/New members register, 7pm/Socialize & activity sign up. 7:30pm/ meeting. 1st/Thurs/mo, PCC, 132 Jensen Ave E. Guest Speaker, Sharon Welch, Exec. Director/Forward House Comm. Soc. www/ parksvillenewcomers.net

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

7:30pm, Rotary House, 211 Fern Ave. at Beach, QBeach. Every Thurs. dance or listen; all ages; $3 each/includes snacks. Bruce Foden, 250594-3750.

Nov 5-8,-7:30pm & Sun. 2pm. Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Ave, QBeach. $12 & $10/seniors. Linda Attley, 250-752-3522, info@ echoplayers.ca

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Fri. & Sat., Nov 6-Dec 19, 5-8:30pm, North Is. Wildlife Recovery Ctre., 1240 Leffler Rd, Errington. A family wildLIGHT experience! By Donation. NIWRA Gift Shop Open & Wildlife Adoption Certificates. wildlife@niwra. org, http://www.niwra.org/

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4:30 & 6pm seatings, Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs Fairgrd. Turkey dinner, stuffing, potatoes, turnips, veggies, gravy, coleslaw, dessert, coffee or tea. $20; 65yrs+/$15; 6-12yrs/$10; 5yrs & under FREE. Door Prizes! Supporting Arrowsmith Agricultural Assoc. 250-248-4458 or coombsfair.com

MAGICAL NIGHTS

9am-12pm, Arrowview Elementary School. 19+/$25. Arrowsmith Search & Rescue team shows how to use GPS. Units available or bring your own + manual. Dress for outdoors. Pre-Register, 250-248-3252, recparks@ rdn.bc.ca, www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation

MAC’S NOV. OPENING RECEPTION & SALE 1-3pm, MAC, 133 McMillan St, Parksville. Complimentary refreshments & meet the artists. Rod Corraini – Paintings About Food, Kris Poitras – Dreaming in Colour, 4-H SnapShots Photography Club. 250-248-8185, www. mcmillanartscentre.com

14TH ANNUAL WORLD BAZAAR

10am-3pm, Knox United Church, Pym @ Humphrey St., Parksville. Ethical, exotic gift choices, Fair Trade. Lunch available. FREE. Cosponsored by P/Q KAIROS & Knox Church. 250-2480310, Beulah Paugh.

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7-11-pm, Smoke ‘N Water, 1600 Stroulger Rd., Nanoose Bay. SeaCruze Band, dance-able, crowdpleasing songs. No cover. 250-468-7192, http://www. smokenwater.com/

OS DUCKS UNLIMITED FUNDRAISER

5:30pm/cocktails, 7pm/ dinner, 8:30pm/auction, QBeach Civic Ctre, 747 Jones St. Raffle packages. Limited art prints, local sponsors & donors donations. Conserving Canada’s wetlands! $75. Tickets selling fast. 250-752-8191, mycorailconsulting@gmail. com, 250-752-6632 or jhiebert@feathercatch.com.

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

8:30am-12pm, Veterans Way/Memorial. Fresh, local produce. Mimi@1-844843-7236. qbfmmanager@ gmail.com.

ERRINGTON HALL COFFEE HOUSE

7pm/$5/door. Musicians & entertainers FREE. Coffee & treats. 1390 Errington Rd, Errington, Hall. ewmhinfo@ gmail.com, http://www. erringtonhall.bc.ca/events. htm

FALL CENTRAL IS. STUDIO TOUR

Nov 7-8, 10am-6pm, Errington to Black Creek. FREE. More than 50 open working studios, 70+ artists. Kera McHugh, 250-650-5425, events@ comoxvalleyarts.com, bit.ly/ FallStudioTour15

8am-12pm, Lighthouse Community Ctre., 240 Lion’s Way, QBay. Art & Crafts, pancake breakfast, secondhand items, live music. Wendy Kingwill, 250-7578172, king7will@yahoo. com, sites.google.com/site/ lighthousecommunityhall/ pancake-breakfast.

NOV. AT CAFÉ ADAGIO 147 Harrison Ave, Parksville. Fay St. Marie, the MAC’s “Members Out & About” External Exhibits. www. faystmarie.ca, Info: The MAC 250-248-8185. www. mcmillanartscentre.com

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7pm, Qualicum Civic Ctre. Speakers: Dichotomy of Battlefield & Homefront. All Welcome. http/www. cfuwpq.ca

WED. NOV 11 REMEMBRANCE DAY

PARKSVILLE LAWN BOWLING CLUB

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Winter drop-in events. Mon./mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./bridge @1pm/$2 Open to public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. 250- 9543930 parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

MT. ARROWSMITH RHODODENDRON SOC. (MARS)

7:30-9:30pm, QBeach Civic Ctre. FREE. Dwarf Rhodos presented by Bernie Guyader. Marilyn, 250-7523694, dawsom@shaw.ca, w.marsrhodos.ca

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MON. NOV 9 QB GARDEN CLUB

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ElEctoral systEm works Proportional representation: do we need it or even want it? We hear complaints from fringe parties that their voice is not heard in Parliament. Fringe parties want an alternative electoral system that would guarantee representation they are not able to secure under the present system, a so-called first-past-the-post system that is the historical electoral system in Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and India, for example. Over time, the first-past-the-post system with a single-member electoral district favours a two-party competition. In my opinion, a multitude of similar parties imposes a burden on democracy. In Canada, we have had fragmented political parties with trivial differences that should be worked out within a party caucus. The fringe parties represent those who are unable or unwilling to work cooperatively within one of the major parties. If we force Parliament to represent all fringe parties, Parliament will become bogged down. The federal New Democratic Party has existed for over 50 years and has only once threatened to form a government in Canada. The time has come for the NDP to merge with the Liberal Party. MPs from the NDP have experience and ability that could contribute much to government but not within a thirdplace party. A merged Liberal and NDP would better represent Canadians. The Conservative Party would find it necessary to return to small-c progressive positions. I don’t believe we should tweak

elections to guarantee representation to fringe parties that are unable to have an MP elected. All variations of proportional representation require appointment of un-elected or failed candidates to Parliament. Who really wants that?

Recent letter writer Kevin Sheeler is to be applauded for writing the truth about marijuana, but unfortunately the people that are in a position to stop this madness are only concerned about how much money they can make. Kevin O’Leary from the program Shark Tank said he could make billions of dollars in the U.S. by going into the marijuana business but was afraid of a federal law that could send him to jail. Justin Trudeau can’t wait to legalize pot and he has seen the devastation and misery it causes up close and personal. Legalization won’t stop the lowlife scum that peddle pot to our underage population — it’s all about money, money, money. These people don’t care about the health of those that fall victim to this insidious drug. All legalization will do is transfer the money to bigger pockets and give crime an era of respectability. Hopefully the government will allot some of their ill-gotten money to the health care system. JiM enRight Parksville

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rEmEmbrancE Day: roll up your slEEvEs My husband brought home The NEWS and pointed out the obituary of Thomas Toivi Blatt at 88. He escaped from the death camp Sobibor in the Second World War and lived to marry, have two children then divorce but go on to keep reminding the world of the atrocities of Hitler’s regime. We are close friends with his ex-wife Dena and she helped him write his book called The Ashes of Sobibor and is herself penning a book about the Holocaust. She told the story about when she and Toivi went to Poland they ran into a former neighbour who commented to her husband, ‘ah too bad the ovens didn’t get you, Toivi.’ And this so long after the war! The cruelty goes on. Coming Remembrance Day we must remember the cruelty as well as the bravery and kindness. The cruelty of the oppressors and the kindness and bravery of those who risked their lives to make a better world for all of us. And yet it all continues and the immigrants from the wars beg to seek shelter and live in peace. We who know peace and comfort, moan about these people who dare to invade our space, dare to ‘steal’ our jobs and we do this as we pass the homeless, the endless bread lines of our own citizens. We don’t need another atrocious war to learn. We need to dig down deep, find our humanity, roll up our sleeves and help. For Remembrance Day let’s get to it.

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GROWTH POLICIES

RDN will examine strategy Remember the debate about Qualicum Beach’s growth containment boundary? JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

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COLOUR GUARD: Members of the Canadian Legion Branch 49 colour guard marched in parade during the annual Poppy Campaign flag-raising ceremony at the Legion in Parksville on Friday.

Qualicum Beach Mayor Teunis Westbroek’s wishes it would, but the debate over what is and what is not a minor amendment to the regional growth strategy (RGS) just won’t die. The issue was a heated one during the former town council’s tenure. A majority of town council wanted the Regional District of Nanaimo to consider a change in Qualicum Beach’s growth containment boundary a minor amendment to the RGS. The council of the day wanted to make the growth containment boundary and the town boundary one in the same. The issue was brought to a head chiefly through development plans at Pheasant Glen Golf Resort, which lies outside the town’s growth containment boundary but inside the town boundaries. Westbroek and former Coun. Scott Tanner were opposed to the change being considered ‘minor’ but they were in the minority. Any change in a community’s growth containment boundary also triggers a change in the RDN’s RGS, so this issue had to be considered by the RDN board’s 17 members. To the delight of those opposed to the Pheasant Glen development, the RDN board decided the Qualicum Beach request did not constitute a minor change to the RGS, which essentially ensured the development was destined to be mired in an official community plan process for years.

When it denied the request of Qualicum Beach, the RDN board also asked staff to come back with a plan to provide more clear wording on what could and could not be considered a minor amendment to the RGS. The board saw the beginnings of that plan to clarify the wording last week, including a public consultation process. Westbroek, back as the town’s representative on the RDN after a three-year absence, wanted none of it. “I would like to see us vote against this and leave it as it is,” said Westbroek. “I don’t see the need for this.” RDN CAO Paul Thorkelson said the current bylaw regarding what can and cannot be considered a minor amendment to the RGS could be seen by some as “too rigid” and the new wording “introduces flexibility.” Bowser/Deep Bay Director Bill Veenhof was in favour of going forward with the process. “Using the reasonable man test, this is not a big deal,” said Veenhof. The board passed the motion to go forward with the process to change the wording, with only Westbroek and Nanaimo Mayor Bill McKay opposed. Thorkelson said this week the process, including approval from the provincial government, could be completed by the first half of 2016. Before they are sent to the province, any changes to the RDN’s regional growth strategy have to be approved by the RDN’s member municipalities, including Qualicum Beach, which seems unlikely after a sea-change in council from the results of the 2014 municipal election.

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REMEMBRANCE DAY Wednesday, November 11, 2015

November reminds columnist Ray Smit about family work projects I love the autumn. I love the chill in the air, the cool temperatures and the smell of burning leaves. Not my dad, though. To him, the arrival of November was a harbinger of winter’s blast and an urgent reminder of things left undone. When I was 14 years old, dad had one of his harbinger moments one early November Saturday morning. It was a nice day to sit home by the fire, but for some reason dad ushered my brother Jay and I to the car and we headed out on the highway. I was stoked. We were men, getting ready to do manly things. Grunting, scratching and belching; we were men with a purpose. But what purpose? I couldn’t help but wonder why we were heading north on a blustery cold November afternoon. An hour later we arrived at the old family cottage. It didn’t make any sense. The water was already off for the season, there was no By Ray Smit heat to speak of and there were already wisps of snow gracing the ragged cedar hedge. Dad herded us to the backyard and pointed to a bunch of old stumps lying next to the hedge and said in a thick Dutch accent, “You have ‘verk’ to do!” “What work?” I wondered aloud. In a few minutes it became clear. We were to roll several dozen huge stumps from the front yard to the lake. Being Dutch, dad took pride in his ancestors’ ability to reclaim land from the sea. So he decided to dump the stumps into the lake, add some concrete and create his very own polder. Jay and I climbed into the frigid lake and as I held the near frozen steel rods, dad and Jay drove them into the lake bottom. After a while, I asked Dad if he and Jay could hold the rods so I could have a turn swinging the sledge hammer... When they finished laughing, Jay stretched plastic around the rods and Dad sucked out the water with a jerry-rigged sump pump. It took three miserable cold Saturdays but dad eventually poured the concrete wall, and we had a fine looking, albeit small, addition to the yard. One cold afternoon a few years after dad

died, I stood on that polder and looked out at the lake. And I smiled as I remembered those frigid Saturday afternoons. And yet, I felt diminished somehow. I felt shorter too. Then I began feeling wet. I looked down — there was water up to my ankles. The concrete polder had sprung a leak. Jay and I had more ‘verk’ to do. Twenty years later Jay bought himself a nice starter home. One November afternoon, he asked me to give him a hand. We went out to the deck where there were several cans of white paint. “You can’t paint now, can you? It’s November!” “Maybe so, Ray. But it’s at least 20 degrees out and if we get started now, it’ll be done in a couple of hours.” It was weird but I could almost hear dad saying, “You have ‘verk’ to do.” We finished up in less than two hours. But the sun had already disappeared behind some threatening clouds and it was no more than 10 degrees when we finished. Jay made supper and I kept looking at the deck. “It seems awfully shiny.” “That’s because I used high gloss paint. It should be fine.” After supper it started to drizzle. Soon the drizzle became a light rain and then a downpour. Jay and I watched miserably as the newly white railings and planks turned back to an ugly brown. Underneath the deck, the paint had formed in perfect straight lines and looked suspiciously like my old high school football field. It still did in the late spring when Jay and I painted the deck again. My dad used to say, “De appel valt niet ver van de boom.” The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. And he was right; we’re both like him sometimes — but never more than in November when there’s ‘verk’ to do. — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With Tapioca available at Amazon.com. His columns appear every other Thursday. Thursday. You can contact him at Raymonsmit@shaw.ca

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In a formal signing ceremony last week, the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise and the Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) entered into a stewardship agreement which will see Rotary Club volunteers providing maintenance and repair work at Storybook Village and Alphabet Gardens, situated at Qualicum Commons. SD69 board chair Eve Flynn, Rotary president Mike Haas and Building Learning Together chair Ken Peters signed the agreement during the Halloween Spooktacular event held at Storybook Village on Tuesday. Through the agreement, the parties have formalized their commitment to work together to ensure the viability of Storybook Village and Alphabet Gardens, which are operated by Oceanside Building Learning Together Society to provide early learning activities for the youngest learners in the community.

“We are very excited to be entering into this Stewardship Agreement with Oceanside Building Learning Together Society and School District 69 (Qualicum),” said Haas. “This arrangement will provide our club access to the Storybook Village site to do maintenance on an as-needed basis. Going forward, you can expect to see Sunrise Rotarians sprucing up the site from time to time, while living the Rotarian motto of Service Above Self.” As part of this agreement, the School District has reached an understanding with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (Local 3570) which will allow volunteers from Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise to preserve the site and, as required, coordinate restoration projects and other enhancements to support playbased learning. “As a school district, our funds tend to be committed to the direct needs of students and their educational programs,” said Ron Amos, SD69 Secretary-Treasurer. “The Rotary Club stepping forward to assist us in preserving this great community asset has allowed a wonderful legacy to continue.” — NEWS Staff/SD69 news release

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The Arrowsmith Agricultural Association (AAA) is pleased to once again host our popular Prairie Fowl Dinner this Saturday, Nov 7. Well-attended from the start, these dinners draw visitors from across our district and nearby communities, says a news release from the association. The meal will be served in two seatings, at 4:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Tickets are only sold at the door, so arrive early to get a seat. Guests will enjoy a full-course turkey dinner,

with stuffing, potatoes, turnips, veggies, gravy and coleslaw. Dessert is homemade apple, pumpkin and other locally gathered fruit pies, and coffee or tea. Tickets for adults are $20; seniors (65+) are $15; kids (6-12) are $10; and children 5 and under are free. There will be door prizes, including tickets for the Spring Dinner on March 5. All proceeds from these dinners support the various events hosted by the Arrowsmith Agricultural Association at the Coombs Fairgrounds. For more information or to volunteer with meal prep, service or clean-up, please call 250-248-4458 or visit: www.coombsfair.com. — Submitted by the AAA

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all structures in spots of light as music plays in the background. “Oh, this is amazing,” said Aldred. “(Robin) hasn’t let us see it yet.” People moving through the display are also covered in the lights, creating a surreal, negative effect in the darkness. The presence of fog and/or rain creates a different effect, and actually enhances the show, Robin Campbell said. Admission to Magical Nights of Light is by donation. For more information, visit www.niwra. org or call 250-248-8534.

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What a wild adventure our animal care workers had this last week at the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre. This is the time of year when eagles are protecting their territory, therefore we received two calls from different circumstances where eagles were fighting amongst themselves. The alert came in when two eagles were observed locked together but by the time Julie, NIWRA’s wildlife manager, arrived both eagles flew away but the second call days later resulted in a more dramatic Photo Submitted by Sylvia CamPbell rescue. Cory Gardner, NIWRA’s wildlife careworker, rescued two eagles Cory, our animal care worktightly locked together. They are recovering nicely but in seper, was told that an eagle had arate enclosures. basically fallen out of a tree down to the ground. With one but everytime one talon came were x-rayed and no broken animal carrying case in hand loose the bird instinctively bones were found but each reshe headed towards English- wanted to grasp onto some- ceived deep puncture wounds man River in the Errington thing. The individuals who had that will heal as time goes on. district. called in the incident thankThe birds are convalescing, Upon arrival fully had walking but, not surprisingly, in sepashe was directed sticks with them rate enclosures. to the area and and Cory instructNIWRA has rehabilitated was surprised to ed them to allow hundreds of bald eagles over by Sylvia Campbell find not one but the bird to grasp our thirty years of existence. two eagles locked the pole after she There have been a handful together. It was had pried the foot of times when they arrived quite the sight from the flesh of locked together. with one eagle apthe other bird. Be sure to check out NIparently getting The technique WRA’s website at www.nithe better of the worked. wra.org for information on other. Thinking there the Magical Nights of Light, a With leather was only one “wildlight” experience for the gauntlets to protect her hands downed eagle, Cory brought a whole family beginning Noshe placed a towel over the single carrying case. vember 6. head of the two birds. Their Luckily the callers had an— Wild ‘n Free is written by talons were locked tightly into other eagle carrying case and Sylvia Campbell, co-founder each other so she patiently both birds were safely trans- of NIWRA. She can be reached waited half an hour for them ported back to the centre to obat wildlife@niwra.org or to slowly ease off. Still she serve what their injuries were. by calling the centre had to begin to pry them apart Due to the fall both birds at 250-248-8534.

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Remembrance Day Parade and Service • Wednesday, November 11th 10:15 a.m. – Anyone wishing to march in the parade, meet in the parking lot at the corner of Primrose St. & Fern Rd. 10:30 a.m. – Courtesy bus for Veterans not able to march leaves from the Legion for drop off at the Civic Center, 747Jones St.; & return after the service. 10:45 a.m. – Parade proceeds along Fern St. to the Civic Center. 11:00 a.m. – Remembrance Service at the Civic Center. Reserved seating for veterans. Parade after the service from the Civic Center to the Legion. 12:30 p.m. – The public is invited to join us at the Qualicum Beach Legion, 180 Veterans Way for a reception. Food generously provided by Qualicum Foods.

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Managing Tap into It! your water

Thursday, November 5, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

What is the Englishman River Water Service? The ERWS is a joint venture between the City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo, formed to secure a bulk water supply from the Englishman River. This regional partnership supplements existing well supply sources owned and operated by the City of Parksville and Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area.

Why is this project necessary? To ensure a safe and secure water system is available for now and the future. Island Health has mandated the improvement of water quality standards for surface water (river water) with a deadline for compliance of December 31, 2016.

What is the timeline for this project? Construction of the river intake is the next phase of improvement for our community’s water supply following construction of the Arrowsmith Dam in 1999. Design of the intake is underway with construction scheduled for June 2016 followed by design and installation of the water treatment facility, scheduled for operation in summer 2018.

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Existing Operations Buildings

In $Millions In $Millions

Parksville RDN/Nanoose Share Share

RDN/Nanoose Share

$11.1$15.0

$3.9$11.1

$3.9

River intake/raw River intake/raw 6.5 water supply main water supply main

4.8 6.5

1.7 4.8

1.7

Springwood Springwood 4.0 transmission main transmission main

4.0 4.0

4.0

Water $15.0 treatment plan

1.8

Long-term borrowing of $5.6 million is not approved.

1.0 Joint transmission Joint transmission mains mains

1.0

.3 .7

Phase 1 project and improvements will proceed.

Water project and improvements will not proceed.

Total

$7.7$20.6

$7.7

Lower risk of water supply issues; will be able to meet water demands for fire protection and peak demands.

Higher risk of water supply issues – insufficient protection against fire, emergency and peak demands. Further water conservations measures will be required.

Federal and Federal and provincial grants provincial grants

$4.4

Gas tax funding Gas tax funding

1.0

.6 1.0

.6 2.6

VOTE NO?

Improved water quality with membrane filtration, ultra-violet light and chlorine disinfection.

Higher risk of water quality advisories without improved filtration, disinfection.

Upon completion, system will comply with Island Health drinking water standards.

Non-compliance with Island Health mandated standards will require Boil Water Advisory.

Costs are shared by customers over next 25 years with less reliance on current user fees.

Costs are uncertain and higher overall costs can be expected.

Project completion by June 2018.

Timeline is uncertain and will be based on available funds to complete the project.

Total

$28.3

$20.6$28.3

Funding Sources Funding Sources $1.6$4.4

Borrowing

5.6

2.6 5.6

Accumulated development cost charges

3.8

5.8 Water fund Water fund accumulated surplusaccumulated surplus and carry forward and carry forward reserves reserves

2.9 5.8

Total

$20.6

$1.6

2.9

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$7.7$20.6

$7.7

River Water Intake Using a sustainable approach weighing environmental, financial and social factors and in consultation with Department of Fisheries and Oceans, health authorities, provincial fisheries and regulators, the best location as approved by the province is just above Highway 19 on the right bank in Top Bridge Park. The intake is a river side inlet structure.

Benefits Location: Existing City operations on Herring Gull Way

Assent Voting Opportunity On November 21, the citizens of Parksville will participate in an “assent voting opportunity” (previously called a referendum). Voting day is November 21 with two advance voting opportunities. The process is conducted in the same manner as an election. The City of Parksville is asking residents to approve a bylaw to authorize the borrowing of up to $5.6 million to construct a new water intake, water treatment plant and transmission lines. The assent voting question will read as follows:

Do you agree to the adoption of City of Parksville Loan Authorization Bylaw, 2015, No. 1519 which will authorize the City of Parksville to borrow $5.6 million to construct a water intake and treatment facility in accordance with Island Health requirements.

Mark your calendars!

• 75% of the intake • 75% andoftransmission the intake and mains transmission will be paid mains will be paid for by development for by costs. development costs. • 50% of the water • 50% treatment of the water plant treatment will be paid plant for by will be paid for by development costs. development costs.

a vote about water

The assent voting opportunity will be held on Saturday, November 21 from 8 am to 8 pm at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre and the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church. Advance voting will be held on Thursday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 18 from 8 am to 8 pm at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre.

Advance voting days Thursday, November 12 8 am – 8 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre Wednesday, November 18 8 am – 8 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre

Voting day Saturday, November 21 8 am – 8 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church

• River fishery • Community water supply for the future • Increases amount of water available for fire, emergency and peak demands • Less maintenance • Less risk of contamination (upstream of most urban development)

Location: From the edge of Top Bridge Park Craig Bay

Water Supply Transmission Mains The transmission mains will deliver treated water from the treatment plant directly to the above ground reservoirs located in Top Bridge and Springwood Parks. With the construction of the transmission main along the E & N Railway and Top Bridge Park, opportunity exists to build a trail over top of the water main which will further enhance the community’s walkable pedestrian network and provide a strong east to Parksville Bay west connection from Top Bridge to Springwood Park. Parksville

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Top Bridge Park

Hwy 19

Intake Location

250

500m

Parksville Water Main and Trail Alignment Craig Bay

Water Distribution System

Benefits

• Multi-purpose pedestrian trail aligned with water main • Increased supply and improved firefighting • Improved water quality • Enhanced operation and ability to efficiently deliver water demands

City Operations

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Craig Bay1.8 transmission/ Craig Bay transmission/ pump station pump station

VOTE YES?

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Water Treatment Plant Phase 1

Parksville Total Share

Water treatment plan

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Long-term borrowing of $5.6 million is approved.

Benefits • Reduced health risks • Improved water quality • Ensures customers receive best quality water year round • Will meet Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines

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What happens if we

To lessen initial costs, ERWS is proceeding with a reduced phased approach which includes water treatment capacity of 16 million litres per day of membrane filtration, ultra-violet light (UV) and chlorine disinfection.

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The City of Parksville and the Regional District of Nanaimo (Nanoose Bay Peninsula) are moving forward with an expansion to the drinking water supply which will ensure a safe and secure water system for the community. The project includes: • In-river water supply intake designed/ located to consider needs of river users and protect aquatic habitat. • Water treatment plant with a minimum of 16 million litres per day of membrane filtration capacity to comply with new water regulatory treatment standards. • Transmission supply mains to homes and businesses.

It is important to understand the consequences of a YES or NO vote.

Earlier this year, the project received $6 million in funding from the Government of Canada and the Province of BC through the New Building Canada Fund: Small Communities Fund. The $28.3 million project will be shared based on ownership in the joint venture; Parksville 74% and RDN 26%. Costs will be spread out over the next 25 years with less reliance on current user fees. To provide for the anticipated annual operating and capital costs as well as the future $5.6 million debt retirement costs, annual water rate increases for water services for the City of Parksville will increase between 2.25% to 2.5% for the years 2016 through 2024; about $10 per year for an average household. To estimate individual increases, residents should add the WATER charges shown on their April and October 2015 utility bills and increase the sum by 2.5%.

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Future Water Supply System

How will this project be funded?

ERWS Water Treatment, Intake and Transmission Mains

future water

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Springwood Reservoir

Water Treatment Plant

Parksville Transmission Main

Intake

8 m +–

Exisiting E&N Railway

To Nanoose Water Distribution Top Bridge System Park Reservoir

4 m wide multi-purpose pedestrian trail

Open House – November 5 2 pm to 7 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre Opportunity to review project plans and funding sources.

600 mm diameter water main below gravel trail

P ro p o s e d Pa r k s v i l l e Tr a n s m i s s i o n M a i n A l i g n m e n t – Lo o k i n g N o r t h

An environmentally sensitive use of water to improve fish habitat and domestic water supply.

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Her

Existing Operations Buildings

In $Millions In $Millions

Parksville RDN/Nanoose Share Share

RDN/Nanoose Share

$11.1$15.0

$3.9$11.1

$3.9

River intake/raw River intake/raw 6.5 water supply main water supply main

4.8 6.5

1.7 4.8

1.7

Springwood Springwood 4.0 transmission main transmission main

4.0 4.0

4.0

Water $15.0 treatment plan

1.8

Long-term borrowing of $5.6 million is not approved.

1.0 Joint transmission Joint transmission mains mains

1.0

.3 .7

Phase 1 project and improvements will proceed.

Water project and improvements will not proceed.

Total

$7.7$20.6

$7.7

Lower risk of water supply issues; will be able to meet water demands for fire protection and peak demands.

Higher risk of water supply issues – insufficient protection against fire, emergency and peak demands. Further water conservations measures will be required.

Federal and Federal and provincial grants provincial grants

$4.4

Gas tax funding Gas tax funding

1.0

.6 1.0

.6 2.6

VOTE NO?

Improved water quality with membrane filtration, ultra-violet light and chlorine disinfection.

Higher risk of water quality advisories without improved filtration, disinfection.

Upon completion, system will comply with Island Health drinking water standards.

Non-compliance with Island Health mandated standards will require Boil Water Advisory.

Costs are shared by customers over next 25 years with less reliance on current user fees.

Costs are uncertain and higher overall costs can be expected.

Project completion by June 2018.

Timeline is uncertain and will be based on available funds to complete the project.

Total

$28.3

$20.6$28.3

Funding Sources Funding Sources $1.6$4.4

Borrowing

5.6

2.6 5.6

Accumulated development cost charges

3.8

5.8 Water fund Water fund accumulated surplusaccumulated surplus and carry forward and carry forward reserves reserves

2.9 5.8

Total

$20.6

$1.6

2.9

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$7.7$20.6

$7.7

Benefits Location: Existing City operations on Herring Gull Way

Mark your calendars!

a vote about water

Advance voting days Thursday, November 12 8 am – 8 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre Wednesday, November 18 8 am – 8 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre

Voting day Saturday, November 21 8 am – 8 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church

Location: From the edge of Top Bridge Park Craig Bay

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Top Bridge Park

Hwy 19

Intake Location

250

500m

Parksville Water Main and Trail Alignment Craig Bay

Water Distribution System

Benefits

City Operations

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Craig Bay1.8 transmission/ Craig Bay transmission/ pump station pump station

VOTE YES?

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Water Treatment Plant Phase 1

Parksville Total Share

Water treatment plan

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P O Box 1390, Parksville V9P 2H3 250 248-5412

Long-term borrowing of $5.6 million is approved.

Benefits • Reduced health risks • Improved water quality • Ensures customers receive best quality water year round • Will meet Canadian Drinking Water Guidelines

twitter.com/City_Parksville #ERWS facebook.com/cityparksville

What happens if we

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www.englishmanriverwaterservice.ca www.parksville.ca www.rdn.bc.ca

What happens if we

Water Treatment Plant

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It is important to understand the consequences of a YES or NO vote.

Total

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Future Water Supply System

How will this project be funded?

ERWS Water Treatment, Intake and Transmission Mains

future water

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, November 5, 2015

Springwood Reservoir

Water Treatment Plant

Parksville Transmission Main

Intake

8 m +–

Exisiting E&N Railway

To Nanoose Water Distribution Top Bridge System Park Reservoir

4 m wide multi-purpose pedestrian trail

Open House – November 5 2 pm to 7 pm Parksville Community and Conference Centre Opportunity to review project plans and funding sources.

600 mm diameter water main below gravel trail

P ro p o s e d Pa r k s v i l l e Tr a n s m i s s i o n M a i n A l i g n m e n t – Lo o k i n g N o r t h

An environmentally sensitive use of water to improve fish habitat and domestic water supply.

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10 YEARS AFTER QB ARTS DEBUT

Marshall draws return engagement in gallery 94-year-old artist showcased in hometown exhibit J.R. RaRdon reporter@pqbnews.com

When Bill and Bonnie Luchtmeijer opened up space in their art and craft supply shop for an art gallery 10 years ago, the first artist they exhibited was Maureen G. Marshall. This month, Qualicum Art & Craft Supply comes full circle as work by the 94-year-old Marshall graces the walls for one last time. The exhibit features a large selection of portraits by Marshall, the British-born, U.S.educated painter who retired to her Qualicum Beach estate roughly 10 years ago due to deteriorating eyesight. The exhibit consists of portraits and the human form done early in her career as an artist, and are of professional models or friends. “She was our very first show,” said Bonnie Luchtmeijer. “These are different paintings, of course — those first ones were wildlife and floral. She was a very prolific artist.”

J.R. RARDon phoTo

A collection of portraits and human form paintings by Qualicum Beach artist Maureen Marshall will be on display through november at the Gallery at Qualicum Beach Arts Supply.

Another Marshall collection, a series of 31 African paintings, was donated to Vancouver Island University and is currently on exhibit at the View Gallery, a renovated art gallery on the

Nanaimo campus, through Nov. 13. And yet another exhibit is planned for next spring, featuring a different group of works, for the Old School House Arts Centre in Qualicum Beach.

“It’s too bad none of us knew about the others’ exhibits, or we could have coordinated them,” said Luchtmeijer. “When we heard VIU was doing a twomonth exhibit in October and

November, we hurriedly put this together for this month.” This month’s show at the Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply will run until Nov. 28. Born Maureen Stevenson in England in 1921, Marshall moved with her family to the wilds of British Columbia at age three. After starting her education in a one-room schoolhouse, she moved to the city and eventually attended Vancouver schools, where her interest in art and painting was stimulated. After serving in the Canadian Army as an officer during World War ll, she married Sherwood “Barney” Marshall in 1952 and moved to California. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Art and Anthropology summa cum laude from the University of California at Berkeley in 1969, and a Master of Arts in 1970. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Artists, Marshall has studied with many notable artists, including Martin Snipper, Boyd Allen, John Haley, Jerrold Ballaine, Felix Ruvolo, James McRae, Elmer Bischoff, Robert Hartman and Arnaldo Pomodoro of Italy. See MARSHALL, page A29

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Bard to Broadway has made a name for itself as mid Vancouver Island’s premier summer theatre. But work on its annual productions is hardly restricted to a single season. Last week, the local theater group announced a lineup of three shows for the 2016 season — its 17th — and will begin prep-

aration with public readings next Tuesday, Nov. 10, and the following week, on Nov. 17. “Even though it’s summer theatre, it’s a year-round venture,” said Laurel Johannson, president of the Bard to Broadway Theatre Society. “And we’re really excited about the season coming up.” Aspiring actors, from beginner to experienced, are invited to become a part of B2B’s 17th season, starting with the readings the next two weeks. Volunteers across all areas of theatre production, including set design, stage management, lighting/

sound and front of theatre operations, are also invited to take part. Auditions for the three casts will commence in January, and the shows will take place at Village Theatre from the first weekend in July through mid-August. The first reading, next Tuesday, will be for Vanya & Sonia & Masha & Spike, a 2013 Tony Award-winning comedy. Bard to Broadway will be the first amateur theatre on Vancouver Island to produce the show, which follows two middle-aged siblings. See tHeAtRe, page A29

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The Cape Breton-based Barra MacNeils, known as “Canada’s Celtic Ambassadors,” bring their interpretation of holiday songs to Qualicum Beach Civic Centre for a Nov. 15 performance.

The Cape Breton band known as “Canada’s Celtic ambassadors” will bring the sounds of an east coast Christmas to the west coast when the Barra MacNeils play the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre Sunday, Nov. 15, beginning at 7:30 p.m. For nearly three decades, the group of siblings Kyle, Lucy, Sheumas, Stewart, Boyd and

Jamie MacNeil have been thrilling audiences internationally with their sparkling repertoire, vocal harmonies, instrumental prowess and vibrant showmanship. The group’s Qualicum Beach stop comes in the opening days of its annual five-week, National Christmas Tour 2015, which wraps up Dec. 20. The Barra MacNeils have released 17 critically acclaimed recordings since their self-titled debut album in 1986, including three albums of

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Children’s Choir) works in seven African countries such as, Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa. MFL has educated more than 52,000 children and impacted the lives of more than 100,000 people through its relief and development programs during its history. MFL’s purpose is to help create new leadership for tomorrow’s Africa, by focusing on education. The African Children’s Choir has had the privilege to perform before presidents, heads of state and most recently the Queen of England, Queen Elizabeth II, for her diamond jubilee. The Choir has also had the honour of singing alongside artists such as Paul McCartney, Annie Lennox, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Michael W. Smith, and other

inspirational performers! Most recently, the African Children’s Choir recorded some tracks with Sarah Hickman for a CD, Love Is a Journey. They will also have a small role in the upcoming movie Pan starring Hugh Jackman. The African Children’s Choir is a nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization dedicated to helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today so they can help Africa tomorrow. There is no ticket cost, though donations are welcome. Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church is located at 550 Pym St. North. For more info, call 250-2486322 or visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com. — Submitted by Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church

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Theatre kicks off 2016 season continued from Page a25

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Maureen Marshall appears with her landscape portraits at the inaugural exhibit of the Gallery at Qualicum Art Supply in 2005.

Marshall graces gallery decade after debut in QB continued from Page a25

Exhibitions of Marshall’s art have been mounted in London, Paris, Berkeley, San Francisco, Vancouver and Nanaimo and her works are in private collections throughout the world. She and her husband, who passed away in 2010 at the age of 93, donated a 35-acre section of their estate at the mouth of the Little Qualicum River for a wildlife sanctuary in 1974. The Marshall-Stevenson Wildlife Sanctuary that bears their names is part of the Qualicum National Wildlife Area. Qualicum Art Supply is located at 206 First Ave. in Qualicum Beach. For info, call 250-752-3471.

Their bickering, complaining existence is jarred by the arrival of their movie star sister and her new boy toy. A sassy maid who can predict the future and a pretty, aspiring actress seen as a threat by the movie star round out the cast. On Nov. 17, the public is invited to read for The Ladies Man, a production translated from the French farce Tailleur Pour Dames. In the play, a seemingly innocent “white lie” by a recently married doctor unleashes a cascade of increasingly convoluted deceptions, misunderstandings and mistaken identities. Swirling around the action are the suspicious wife, a mother-inlaw from hell, a disturbingly aggressive patient and her jealous husband, a well-meaning friend with a speech impediment, a valet with attitude and a maid with a secret. Both readings take place beginning at 7 p.m. at Shelly Road Centre, 186 Shelly Road in Parksville. Bard to Broadway also puts on an annual musical, and next year’s performance will be a reprise of You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. “It has been done in the past,” Johannson admits. “But it was well re-

ceived by the community, and sometimes you want to bring back the favourites.” Bard to Broadway began in 2000 with the idea of providing the community summer theatre production ranging from Shakespeare to Broadway favourites. The first performances were held in a tent adjacent to the Old School House Arts Centre, and moved to the Parksville Community Centre for a few years before settling in at Village Theatre in downtown Qualicum Beach. The theatre is owned by Echo Players, which runs a fall-through-spring season each year and which rents out the facility to B2B each summer. “It works out well for both of us,” said Johannson. “It’s a nice little theatre.” Bard to Broadway has produced as many as five shows in a season and as few as two, but has settled on three performances for several seasons, Johannson said. The society also has a two-part educational component, with its Junior Musical Theatre Production and Teen Musical Theatre held for area youth each summer. For information on the upcoming readings or to volunteer with B2B, visit b2btheatre.com, email info@b2btheatre.com, or call 250-752-4470.

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Knox respond to the needs of the local and global community, by offering low- or no-cost use of the church to community groups; by helping offer programs such as care-home worship services, grief support group and healing ministries; and by donating goods and funds to service providers. Admission to the fair is free, and there is plenty of parking. Feel free to stop by for an exciting day of treats, treasures and Christmas spirit. —Submitted by Knox United Church

PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL COUNCIL BUDGET DELIBERATION MEETINGS The Municipal Council extends an invitation to City residents to attend an open budget deliberation meeting to discuss the draft 2016 - 2020 municipal budget and financial plan. Meeting will be held in the Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville as follows: Thursday, November 12, 2015, starting at 6pm Monday, November 23, 2015, starting at 6pm Monday, December 14, 2015, starting at 6pm Information about the open budget meeting is also available on the City’s website. Please visit parksville.ca. AMANDA WEEKS Deputy Corporate Officer

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Steven Morley Warren July 17, 1964 – October 24, 2015

In loving memory of Lukas A. Whibley November 8th, 1995 ~ August 9th 2013.

✤Thinking of you on your 20th birthday...You are in our hearts forever. WHAT IF by Lukas Whibley (grade 8) What if the world stopped spinning? I might never get to sleep. What if I died? I could never feel it. What if I could fly? I would never cause vehicle pollution. Will this happy little world last forever? My heart still aches in sadness & secret tears still ﬂow... Love Mom.

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS CARDS OF THANKS “I want to thank the person who found my keys & called the number on the back of my War Amps key tag. The War Amps returned them to me by courier, free of charge, and saved me hundreds of dollars in replacement costs!” Many thanks...... Irene

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With great sadness we announce the sudden passing of Steve, at Parksville, B.C., in his sleep. Steve is survived by loving parents Mary Coates of Parksville, John Warren of Ottawa and by brothers Greg (Heather) of Sydney, B.C., Ken (Tracy) of Ottawa and sister Adrienne (Alan) of Bronte, ON. Steve was a caring uncle to nieces Thea, Hartley, Hunter and Holly Warren. Steve, a graduate of Algonquin College, was a gifted cook. He was also a brilliant story-teller, with a hearty laugh to match his outstanding sense of humour, amusing family and friends with tales of bizarre adventures, mostly his own. He was a frequent traveller. In his younger days, Steve was a standout competitive swimmer and a treehugger as a golfer. His highly competitive tennis and paperball matches with family members were legendary. To the end, he enjoyed tennis, golf and televised sports of all kinds.

October 26th, 2015 – A good man died today – GORDON DOUGLAS BRAITHWAITE. He was born April 3, 1928, in Onaway, Alberta, and spent his first twelve years in the Volmer - St.Albert area before the family relocated to Vancouver Island. Gordie’s first two school years in BC were spent living with relatives in Victoria as his family had moved to a logging facility up Mt. Tuam, Saltspring Island, and then to Port Renfrew - where there was limited schooling. Gordie had just turned 14 when he left school and started his ‘career in the bush’ as a ‘logger’ – a career he loved. Over the years he worked as a Sparkchaser (for the summer – when he was 13) a Whistle Punk, Chokerman, Chaser, Rigging Slinger, Faller, Second Loader, Head Loader, Hooktender, Fire Warden, Woods Foreman and ending as General Foreman with MacMillan-Bloedel until his retirement at the age of 62. When he was 16 he moved with his family to the Duncan area where he met and, in May, 1949, married Elsie Lloyd - and where their 7 children (five girls and two boys) were born. In 1952 he started working at Shawnigan Division for MacMillan-Bloedell - eventually becoming Woods Foreman – a position he also filled when he transferred to Copper Canyon Division in 1967. In 1970, when he became General Foreman of MB’s Kennedy Division, the family moved to Ucluelet. In 1973 they moved to Port Alberni when he became General Foreman at Franklin River Division – the largest logging camp in the world. In 1978, he transferred to Sproat Lake Division (a shorter drive from home) and stayed there until his retirement in April, 1990 – when he and Elsie moved to the Lighthouse area, north of Qualicum Beach. Gordie was always willing to accept executive positions for all the activities he and his family were involved with … church, Little League, basketball, grass hockey, PTA, youth groups, Loyal Order of Moose and recently the Qualicum Horne Lake Water Board. He loved his fishing and he loved participating in sports – Softball, Badminton, Bowling, Ice Curling and, for the past 24 years, curling with the Lighthouse Floor Curlers. He was always very proud of his children – Kerrie & Wim Jellema; Judy Hill; Shannon and Bill Van Wormer; Lyle & Marilyn Braithwaite; Faye & Ken Davidson, Erin & John Keizer; and Daryl & Annie Braithwaite – his 24 grandchildren, and their spouses, and his 36 great grandchildren. He thoroughly enjoyed the recent family reunion when 91 of us were able to take part in a four day ‘get-together’. Talk about being ‘blessed’. Formerly with the United Church Gordie has been a member, since July 1989, of the Cedar Grove Reformed Church, in Port Alberni, and, like Elsie and his family, these good friends will really miss him – as will his sister, Margaret Baird, Cobble Hill, B.C., his sister-in-law Birnie Braithwaite, Duncan, B.C., and many nieces and nephews and their families.. Sadly, in 1985, Gordie was predeceased by his eldest Grandson, Lloyd Hill, aged 15. Predeceased also by his parents, George and Ellen Braithwaite, and two older brothers, Lloyd and Wesley Braithwaite. Yes, we will all definitely miss ‘Gordie’, ‘Uncle’, ‘Dad’, ‘Grandpa’ or ‘Greatpa’ but this kind, loving man will certainly never be forgotten. Many thanks to the North Island Care Givers and Palliative Care Nurses for their excellent care and concern for Gordie over the past two months. A memorial service will be held, at Arrowsmith Baptist Church, 4283 Glenside Rd., Port Alberni, B.C., at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13th, 2015.

Valerie Debbie Christine Wild (nee Chamberlain) The Family of Valerie Debbie Christine Wild (nee chamberlain) Sadly announce her peaceful passing on October 27, 2015 in the Nanaimo Hospital. A celebration of life for Val will be held at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall in Coombs BC on Sunday November 15th @ 1:00 pm. Kara, Chris, Brooke-Lynn, Phallon and Family would like to Thank all those who supported them during this difficult time.

“ You will be sadly missed Mom (Grandma Viv)” In lieu of flowers those wishing to honour Val’s memory by way of donation may donate to the B.C Children’s hospital or your local SPCA.

Robert William Assaf

February 23, 1937 – October 30, 2015 Bob passed away peacefully at the Palliative Care Unit in NRGH surrounded by his loved ones. He will be forever remembered by Betty, his wife of nearly 60 years, four children, Rob (Linda Rayner), Renee (Graham) Boisvert, George (girlfriend Elena Starr) and Kristi (Marty) Cox. Six grandchildren, Chelsea, Robert, Makayla, Shaena, Peyton and Kaylin and sister Darlene (Paul) Williams as well as extended family and friends will also miss his presence. Born in Trail BC to William and Audrey Assaf, Bob’s life journey took him to McCord Saskatchewan, Edmonton Alberta, and finally to beautiful Nanoose Bay in 1973. Bob’s career included building and renovating homes and commercial buildings and then home inspections. Bob enjoyed many years as a firefighter in the Nanoose Volunteer Fire Department. He instilled a love of community, nature, sports, and music in his family. Please join his family to celebrate his life at the Nanoose Volunteer Fire Department at 2471 Nanoose Road, Nanoose Bay, BC on Thursday, November 5th from 1:30 to 3:30. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the BC Lung Association, Nanaimo Community Hospice Society, or the charity of your choice.

Dr Wiegand Abe DYCK January 27, 1928 – October 28, 2015 Dr. Wiegand Abe Dyck passed peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, October 28, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Julie; daughters, Wendy and Tina; son, Wiegand; their spouses and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Wiegand was born in Watrous, Saskatchewan January 27, 1928. He had an inquiring mind, loved learning and highly valued education. Wiegand obtained his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Alberta, followed by a Certificate in Intravenous Sedation. While practicing dentistry he completed his doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine, became a Master Graphoanalysis Expert, and obtained a Certificate in Amateur Radio. His spare time activities included painting and making frames for his pictures which adorn our walls. Wiegand was a lover of music and played both the piano and the guitar. He loved music so much he built numerous guitars and played them often. We’d love you to join us for a Celebration of Wiegand’s life at Yates Funeral Chapel,1000 Allsbrook Road in Parksville, at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 9th. In lieu of flowers, we’d prefer you give a donation to the Parksville SPCA , PO Box 1407, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3. Your generosity will be appreciated by the animals that will be helped by your donation. Thank you so much. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

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Donald “Don” Gordon COWARD January 23, 1927 – October 31, 2015

Don passed away peacefully at his home in Qualicum Beach on Saturday, October 31, 2015 surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Pamela; children, Linda (Mike) of Victoria BC, Trevor (Louise) of Perth, Australia; and his grandson, Benjamin. Born in Walvis Bay, South West Africa, Don grew up in East London, South Africa. He immigrated to Toronto, Ontario in 1954 and relocated to London, England in 1957. It was during his time in England that he met Pam. They were married in 1959 and shortly afterwards moved to Durban, South Africa. Over the years, Don worked in the sugar industry as a design engineer. In his leisure time, he enjoyed playing chess, cricket, and squash, and loved sailing. After his retirement, Don and Pam moved a final time to Qualicum Beach where he spent many happy hours on the lawn bowling green at the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club. The family extend grateful thanks to the VIHA home support team and the nurses for their wonderful care during Don’s final days. A Celebration of Life will be held in Don’s honour at the Qualicum Beach Lawn Bowling Club House at 665 Jones Street in Qualicum Beach at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, November 10 with a tea to follow. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.

JOHN E. LEAKEY Oct 2, 1927 – Oct 26, 2015 John Everard Leakey passed away peacefully in the early hours of Oct 26, 2015 at Stanford Place Care Campus, Parksville. He was surrounded by family prior to his passing and he knew how much he was loved and appreciated. Parksville was a much smaller place when John was born here. His family’s farm on Wright Road was one of many in the area and the village of Parksville itself only had about a dozen businesses and as many homes scattered among them. John attended the same school for 12 years (now MacMillan Art Centre) and grew up in a time when everyone knew everyone. He milked cows every morning and had to deliver the milk in glass bottles in a cotton flour sack slung over his back on his way to school. With his parents, half siblings (Leonard, Dale, Kathleen and Arthur) and sister Jill, the family enjoyed Lee’s Beach (now French Creek Marina) and spent most summers fishing, boating and picnicking. They also enjoyed dances at Errington Hall and Hirst Hall, roller skating at Gill’s Hall, Sports Days at the Community Park or parish picnics hosted by the Women’s Institute. In 1950, John married Vivian and moved to a small farm on Martindale Road about ¾ mile from the highway. There was no plumbing or electricity so John hand-dug every hole for every power pole, which he personally felled. As a tree faller for 42 years, the latter 40 being at N.W. Bay Division in Nanoose, John was no stranger to hard work. In the early days he used a handsaw, wore an engineer’s cap and a pair of running shoes. He always said the last years were his easiest. He never compromised safety. John loved to garden and shared the abundance with neighbours and friends. He never wasted a thing and if he felled a tree with a honeycomb in it, he would carefully bring it home to harvest the honey for his famous bread, which he made weekly. John supported many community interests and in retirement, he and Vivian enjoyed years of post-retirement travel together. John loved the Lord and St. Anne’s Church (Parish of St. Anne/St. Edmund) held a special place in his heart and in his life. He was an honorary Life Warden of the Parish. Predeceased by all his siblings, John’s life will continue to be celebrated by his beloved wife of 65 years, Vivian, his children, Joanna, Jane, John & Janice and their spouses, as well as his extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren. John is also survived by many nieces, nephews and their families. The family would like to thank our Pastor, Rev. Andrew Twiddy, Dr. Desai, and all the caring staff, workers and volunteers at Stanford, who made it a home he enjoyed, especially when he was sitting in the sunny courtyard. A celebration of John’s life will take place at St. Edmund’s Church, Parksville on December 22nd, at 1:00 p.m. Donations in John’s memory may be made to St. Anne’s/St. Edmund’s Anglican Church Parksville, or please consider any charity championing environmental causes or perform a random act of kindness.

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According to Netty’s wishes, a private family service will be held where she will be laid to rest next to her husband Jozef. In lieu of flowers, donations in Netty’s memory may be made to the Arrowsmith Home Foundation Society, 266 Molliet St., Parksville BC, V9P 1M9 or the Parkinson’s Society of BC, Suite 600 – 890 West Pender Street, Vancouver, BC V6C 1J9.

McAndrew, Olive Heather (nee Lilwall) November 1921 ~ October 2015 Heather was born in Lenore, Manitoba, November 13, 1921, and left us on October 18,2015,just a few weeks short of her 94th birthday. She grew up on a dairy farm in Battleford, Saskatchewan, with her 3 brothers and one sister. Heather loved to play hockey and was actually a talented goalie on a top women’s team. She married Lawrence Long before he left for WWII and after the war, the couple moved to White Rock to join Heather’s parents who had retired there. Heather had 3 children---Vivian, Laurie, and Greg. Years later, Heather and Larry divorced. Heather went on to have a successful real estate career and was one of the first women in the area to be both a salesman and an agent. Heather was predeceased by her parents, Ella and William Lilwall; her husbands Larry Long, Jack McAndrew, and Joe Doncaster; brothers Christopher, Henry, and David; sister Una; sisters-in-law May and Anne; nephew Christopher; and her beloved only son, Greg. She leaves behind her daughters, Vivian and Laurie; daughter-in-law Donna; grandsons Sean, Marty, and Joe (Karen); great grandchildren Raine, Victoria, and Leila; and many nieces and nephews. Heather had a long and full life. She had many interests especially Kenny Rogers’ music, the Blue Jays, B.C. Lions, the Canucks, and her precious Persian cat. In her final years her biggest joy was her great grandchildren. She was very pleased that 2 of the 3 of them were playing hockey.(Leila is still too young.) Their photographs surrounded her when she died. Many thanks to Dr. Nielsen, Cindy Cameron, and the wonderful staff of Wexford Creek long term care facility in Nanaimo who cared for “G.G.” in her last years. A Celebration of Life will be held November 15 from 1 -4 at the small clubhouse, Park Drive, Breakaway Bays Mobile Home Park, 1840 - 160th St. Surrey, B.C. (Persons with mobility issues please park right by the clubhouse on Park Dr. All others please park by the large clubhouse (near 160th entrance) and follow the path to the right until you reach the smaller clubhouse.) Interment will follow on November 16th at 1 p.m. at Surrey Centre Cemetery.

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Reumkens, Catharina (Netty) Maria Antonia passed away during the early hours of Tuesday morning, October 27th with family at her side in Parksville’s Arrowsmith Lodge. She is predeceased in 1998 by husband Jozef; sisters Tiny, Hanny, Annie; brothers Willam and Johan in the Netherlands. Mom (Oma) is survived by Berry (Jane) in Chemainus, Alwina (Bob) in Port Alberni, and Dianne in Parksville. Oma leaves behind her precious grandchildren Cash (Karle) in Red Deer and Brock (Stephanie) in Calgary, Joey (Port Alberni), Casey and Codey (Parksville). She is also survived by sisters Tilly (Kamloops), Jos (Belgium), Tonnie, Gerda, Mia, as well as brothers Jeu and Nico, all in the Netherlands. Born in 1932 in the Netherlands, Netty was the seventh child in a family of thirteen. Netty and Jozef were married in May 1956 and immigrated to Canada that same year, where they boarded one of the many troop and cargo ships (Groote Beer) converted to take the flow of people from Europe to Canada at that time. In later years, Mom often recounted the agonizing ocean crossing as she was seasick for the entire trip, like so many others, and had no idea where they were going. They then boarded a train for the remainder of the journey to Port Alberni, not knowing a word of English. It is a familiar story for many in the Alberni Valley. She held down the most important job in our society - that of fulltime homemaker, and fulfilled it with pride and joy. Her life was her children and her grandchildren. Netty only left her 8th Ave home in February of 2014 as the ravages of Parkinson’s disease made it impossible to be without extra care. Once again she left comfortable and familiar surroundings, spending her last 19 months at Arrowsmith Lodge in Parksville where she forged new bonds and was affectionately known as “Oma”. Netty’s telling traits were to do good by others and to treat people as we expect to be treated…….in her fiercely protective nature - no one was ever to mess with her kids. This prevailed to the end. The stories she told and passed on to her children and grandchildren were many- enough to fill a book- especially of the war years.

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Take notice that Odyssey Shellfish Ltd of Bowser, BC, intends to make application to Ministry of Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO),West Coast Service Centre, for a Licence of Occupation â€“ Shellfish (oysters on longline) situated on Provincial Crown land located at Deep Bay The Lands File Number that has been established for this application is 1407063. Written comments concerning this application should be directed to the Section Head, Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations at 142 2080 Labieux Rd, Nanaimo, BC, V9T 6J9,, or emailed to:AuthorizingAgency.Nanaimo@gov.bc.ca. Comments will be received by MFLNRO until December 29, 2015. MFLNRO may not be able to consider comments received after this date. Please visit our website: http://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/ind ex.jsp for more information. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the FOI Advisor at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations regional office.

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Applicant: Southern Railway of Vancouver Island Ltd. (SVI), PO Box 581, 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3 (250) 754-9222. Al Kutaj, Roadmaster. (250) 754-9222 ext 28 or (250) 754-5318 The purpose of the proposed Pest Management Plan (PMP) is to control vegetation, including noxious weeds and invasive plants, on track ballast, station grounds, railway yards, and around buildings, shops, material storage areas, signals and switches using the principles of integrated pest management. The PMP applies to areas located within the Capital, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo and Comox Valley Regional Districts. The PMP applies to all property managed by SVI located within the vicinity of the communities of Victoria, Langford, Malahat, Shawnigan Lake, Cobble Hill, Koksilah, Duncan, North Cowichan, Chemainus, Ladysmith, Cassidy, South Wellington, Nanaimo, Lantzville, Nanoose Bay, Parksville, Qualicum Beach, Dunsmuir, Deep Bay, Buckley Bay, Union Bay, Royston and Courtenay.

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The pest management methods proposed for use for vegetation control include hand pulling, manual trimming, brush cutting, mechanical mowing, ballast and surfacing and tamping, stripping and revegetation, and the use of pesticides. The use of pesticides (herbicides) is intended within the proposed PMP area. The common name and examples of the trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: aminopyralid (Milestone), chlorsulfuron (Telar), dicamba (Vanquish), diflufenzopyr (Overdrive), diuron (Karmex DF), flumioxazin (Payload), glyphosate (Vantage Plus Max), imazapyr (Arsenal), indaziflam (Esplanade SC), metsulfuron methyl (Escort), triclopyr (Garlon XRT), and the adjuvants Hasten and Siloxylated polyether. Herbicide application methods include: foliar and soil applications using backpack and handheld sprayer, handgun, boom sprayer (mounted on a hi-rail vehicle), wick/wipe-on and squirt bottle. The proposed duration of the PMP is from March 31, 2016 to March 31, 2021.

For packing, kids crafts, storage, and a variety of other uses!

A draft copy of the proposed PMP and maps of the proposed treatment areas may be examined in detail at SVI., 7 Port Way, Nanaimo BC V9R 5L3, online at http://www.sryraillink.com/vancouver-island-service/ pest-management-program/ or by contacting the Applicant listed above.

#4-154 Middleton Avenue, P.O. Box 1180 Parksville, British Columbia, V9P 2H2

â€œA person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant within 30 days of the publication of this noticeâ€?

BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372. COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.

DRYWALL Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB

GARDENING HEDGES AND SHRUB Pruning. Over 25 years exp. Call Ted (250)228-6682.

HANDYPERSONS FOR GREAT Rates call Buds Handyman Service. Gutter and yard cleaning, yard maintenance, exterior painting, junk removal. No job too small! Call Rob for your free quote today, (250)739-2223.

Garage Sales #ALLĂ– Ă–TOĂ–PLACEĂ–YOURĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ– ADĂ–ANDĂ–RECEIVEĂ–&2%%Ă–BALLOONS Ă–INVENTORYĂ–ANDĂ–TIPĂ– SHEETSĂ–ANDĂ–BRIGHTĂ–GARAGEĂ–SALEĂ–SIGNSĂ– GARAGE SALES

GARAGE SALES

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

PARKSVILLE- in the house, Tons of items. Exc prices. Christmas shopping? From Temple Store on Bay go 2 blks to Willow, left to 337. Sat. Nov. 7, 9am-3pm. No road signs.

Liquidation Warehouse

EVERYDAY 10am - 4pm

Find FREE hidden object daily!

Collectibles, Antiques, Etc.

Something for Everyone! 1824 Alberni Hwy, Coombs

ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

Nov. 6th, 7th & 8th Fri, Sat & Sun 9: am - 2: pm 882 Temple Street Parksville, BC Something for everyone! FRENCH CREEK 1039 Blue Water Pl., Nov 7 (8-1). Household goods, office stuff, & odds â€˜n ends. GARAGE Sale Saturday November 7, 7:30 am - 1:00 pm 808 Beach Rd. Qualicum Beach ( Garage off of 6 th St.) Large assortment of quality items something for everyone. Rain or shine Parksville- 240 James St. Sat (8-4) Estate Sale! Furniture, tools, household & lots more!

QUALICUM- 266 Village Way Kwalikum Secondary School Band Fundraiser and Bake Sale! Saturday, Nov 7, 7-1pm. QUALICUM- 553 Belyea Rd, Sat, Nov 7, 9-1pm. Moving Sale! Carpets, lamps, furniture, miscellaneous. Everything must go!

SECOND SUNDAY MARKET

Sunday, Nov. 8, 8-12 Variety of Vendors Tables $10. â€˘ Pancake breakfast â€˘ Chicken Swap â€˘ Live local Entertainment

LIGHTHOUSE COMMUNITY CENTRE 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay www.communityhall.ca info@communityhall.ca 778-424-9900

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

HANDYPERSONS

APPLIANCES

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

APARTMENT/CONDO

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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

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BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 250-927-1715

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

DON the HANDYMAN

Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

Sales & Service.

HAULING AND SALVAGE WAYNEâ€™S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Also, small engine repair. Bondable. 250-752-1639.

FUEL/FIREWOOD Firewood for sale $120 cord. Alder & Maple. U-cut to length & haul. Logs also available. Cottonwood #250-752-9346

PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Spring is Here! Give your home a fresh new look & go from drab to fab! Book early to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310. â€œLITTLE AZTECâ€? PaintingProfessional. Good rates. Free quote. Joseâ€™ (250)594-6611. M OXFORD Home/Commercial Renoâ€™s & Painting. Decks, Sheds, Hardwood & Trim. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guaranteed. Fully insured. (250)228-5204. POIRIER PAINTING ASK ABOUT OUR INTERIOR SPECIALS. Residential / Commercial. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, WCB, Call Dan at 250-240-3528. SEASIDE PAINTING Brightening up your world for 15+ years. Free estimates. Call 250-240-2450

FURNITURE Extra large armchair, brown leather & fabric seat. Cost $2000. asking $200. Excellent condition. 250-738-0222

MOVING SALE Like new, love seats, pair, suede, taupe color, $650. Handmade pine harvest table, 30x60, 4 chairs, $350. (250)752-3720. MUST SELL in Parksville nearly new 1 king size Sealy Posturpedic Pillow-Top mattress & box spring (bedding & duvet incl) $800. obo, 1 coffee table/cocktail table $400. obo, 1 oak adjustable round dinette table w/3 chairs $300. obo All in exc. cond. Call 604-992-3938.

ELECTRIC WEEDEATERS (2) New. 50% off orig. price. Menâ€™s black leather dress jacket size 44â€? ch. Danier made. New price was $250. Reasonable offers considered. 250-752-8633

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED WANTED. USED Older travel trailer, up to 40â€™, in good cond. Call (250)619-3577, Nanaimo.

REAL ESTATE MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

MOILLIET MANOR Clean, Quiet, Secure Senior Oriented Elevator Community Room Wait List Available

Call 250-248-9322 PARKSVILLE 2 bdrm 2 bath, (1 walk-in), w/parking. Avail Dec 1. Includes weekly light housekeeping. Dinner program optional 5 days a week. â€œEmerald Estatesâ€? A unique style of living for Independent Seniors 55+. $1500. Call 250586-6703 or 250-248-2755 PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry. Close to downtown. $850/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250951-3989.

RENTALS

QUALICUM BAY Lions Low cost Senior Housing is now taking applications for tenancy. Available now. 1bdrm unit. Call (250)757-8100.

ACREAGE

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE: 2-bdrm house to rent. Avail. Nov 1st. N/S, N/P. $1075. No partiers. Must be responsible and have references. 250-2482973.

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE. 1-bdrm suite in 4-plex. New kitchen, bath, flooring, paint. N/P, N/S. $800. Avail Nov. 1st. Call (250)752-3425.

RV- RENT to own. $560.00 2006 32ft long. 250-248-2973.

APARTMENT/CONDO PARKSVILLE: EMERALD Estates, 1 bdrm, 1 bath condo with walk in shower. Call Val (250)752-6926 for more info.

FRENCH CREEK, 1 bedroom. ground floor apt., pets ok, gas fireplace, private patio, w/d, d/w, n/s only. $940.Avail. now. 250594-8447.

PARKSVILLE LEGION avail. for any function. Coffee, lunches optional. Call Laura for availability 250-248-5633.

HOMES FOR RENT PARKSVILLE. MORNINGSTAR Golf Course. Executive townhome. One level, 2 bdrm, 2 bath, 1900 sqft. Beautifully Furnished & equipped. Natural gas F/P, in-floor radiant heating, Newly renoâ€™d & painted including granite throughout. NS/NP. Oversize garage, storage. $1650. 250-468-9200 Go to blog to view pics/ info: 948standrewslane.blogspot.ca

TREE SERVICE

ISA Certified Arborists Tree Trimming Tree Removal Clean-up Arborists Reports

Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial

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Handypersons

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Tree Service

Excavating & Drainage

EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

Tree

Service Tree Removal Falling - Topping Pruning - Shrubs Hedges â€“ Fruit Trees Brush Chipping Stump Grinding Firewood For Sale FULL INSURANCE

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KERRY GRAY

HAWTHORNE PLACE 750 Memorial Ave. Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-4217

in Qualicum Beach. 865 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road. Phone 250 248 6504 STUDIO SPACE in Parksville & Qualicum Beach for mid-day or late evening events. Great facilities for individual workouts or group classes of: Dance, Tai Chi, Qigong, or Karate. Call 250-752-3813 for more details.

â€˘ Concrete breaker / Stump grinder â€˘ Fence post hole auger â€˘ Lawn & concrete removal â€˘ Stump removal & grinding â€˘ Rock gardens â€˘ Site prep â€˘ Drainage â€˘ Land clearing â€˘ Trucking service â€œDONâ€™T BREAK YOUR BACK, LET KERRY DO THE DIGGING.â€? No Job Too Small !!

Home: 250-752-2938 Cell: 250-228-4396

Contractors

GUTTER CLEANING

Cam Coss CONTRACTING

ROOF DE-MOSSING Driveway, Patio, Decks.

POWER WASHING Just 4 U

Rolfâ€™s Window Cleaning QUALITY AT ITS BEST

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Gardening

21 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Insulation & Vapor Barrier, Sound Proofing, Drywall & Finishing, Paint & Ceiling Texture, Skylite Repair. 50% Labour Holdback Until First Prime @ 100%WILF Finish Guaranteed

250-248-3337 250-228-3481 Tree Services

BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE FALL CLEAN UP Disposal of Yard Waste & Debris Weeding. Lawn Mowing. Shrub and Hedge Trimming. Fence Installations.

GOING ON VACATION? Property & Housesitting Services. Watering Plants Indoor & Out

â€œ A loving caring communityâ€?

250-248-7100.

WANTED TO RENT BOWSER TO Parksville- looking for a suite to rent, for a quiet, semi-retired nonsmoker Senior women w/cat. Max $800 all inclusive. Call (250)228-0088.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO SERVICES

Two bedroom bright and spacious suite available now with a great service package and more... All at affordable monthly rates, convenient in-town location Call Stacey Ryhorchuk today for a personal tour

250-752-4217

Seat Repairs, Vinyl Tops, Convertibles, Carpets, Headliners, Motorbike Seats

250-586-2015

HELP WANTED

JOURNALIST/PHOTOGRAPHER The Gazette, Lake Cowichan, BC

The Lake Cowichan Gazette, a Black Press weekly publication in beautiful Lake Cowichan, B.C. is seeking an exceptional, full-time journalist/photographer to join our editorial team. We are seeking a candidate who will find and capture compelling stories and features and who will thrive in a deadline-driven environment to produce stories for our newspaper and online products. The successful candidate will be able to work independently to write stories, take photos and assist with online and social media responsibilities. Qualifications: r &YQFSJFODF XJUI *O%FTJHO BO BTTFU r 4VQFSJPS XSJUJOH TLJMMT r "CJMJUZ UP XSJUF PO B WBSJFUZ PG UPQJDT JODMVEJOH MPDBM HPWFSONFOU BSUT BOE TQPSUT r 1SPGJDJFODZ JO QIPUPHSBQIZ r &YQFSJFODF JO QPTUJOH DPOUFOU UP UIF *OUFSOFU r "CJMJUZ UP BEBQU UP FNFSHJOH USFOET JO NVMUJNFEJB SFQPSUJOH including social networking. "QQMJDBOUT NVTU PXO B SFMJBCMF WFIJDMF BOE IBWF UIFJS PXO DBNFSB This position will require the applicant to work some evenings and XFFLFOET "MM BQQMJDBOUT QMFBTF TFOE SFTVNF BOE DPWFS MFUUFS UP "OESFB 3POEFBV &EJUPS The Cowichan Valley Citizen +VCJMFF 4USFFU %VODBO #$ 7 - 8 &NBJM BOESFB SPOEFBV!DPXJDIBOWBMMFZDJUJ[FO DPN Deadline for resumes: Friday, November 20, 2015. Only those selected for interview will receive a response.

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Lawn & Garden

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Lawn Mowing trimming & edging Fertilize - Weed and Feed - Aeration

Serving Mid Island for 20 Years!

Garden & Flower Beds Weeded

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â€œSuch a wonderful family atmosphereâ€?

MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8â€™ x 20â€™ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20â€™ $2 each additional foot.

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Book now for this yearâ€™s yard-care

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HELP WANTED

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STORAGE

Drywall

WE DELIVER! Bark mulch, top soil, fish compost, gravel, plants & shrubs.

Window/Gutter Cleaning

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Lawn & Garden

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in our area.

SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING

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RENTAL PROPERTIES

OFFICE/RETAIL

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MAINTENANCE

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COOMBS RV Site- Avail Dec 1 for 400./mo + hydro, inclds cable. Small quiet adult setting. Fenced+ deck+ storage unit. Call 250-586-1372 .

Be seen in your NOVEMBER SERVICE DIRECTORY. Call The News 250-905-0012 TODAY! Fencing

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WHISKEY CREEK area: Older â€˜Aâ€™ frame house, 3 bdrm, shared acreage. Woodstove, new paint, laminate floors. Long term. $875. Dec. 1 or sooner. Refâ€™s. (250)954-1355.

SERVICE DIRECTORY Tree Services

ATTENTION!

Owners & Tenants

â€œWANTEDâ€? TWO PERSONS to share 3 bedroom rancher that has been totally remodeled inside and outside. Could be a couple, single mother with a child, two women, man & woman or seniors. Downtown Qualicum Beach & walking distance to everything! Drive by 175 4th Ave W. and take a look! If interested. Phone Barrie @ 250-816-1946. A dog is allowed if in the rental agreement & you agree to pay for any damage that the dog does immediately.You can move in right away and start your payment Dec 1st.

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PUZZLE #15B410

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QUALICUM BEACH

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Wednesday

Evening Music featuring Gary Hodi & Guests

~ Food & Drink Specials • 6-9pm - in the pub ~

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Sundays - Tuesdays

1 DRAW WILL BE MADE EACH BINGO SESSION, FROM NOV 22 – 24, 2015 CALL US FOR MORE DETAILS 250-724-7625 EXT. 6

Deluxe Brunch Buffet Special SUNDAYS • 9am - 1pm November and December

Sat., November 7th • 7-11pm in the pub

HOROSCOPES

ARIES Have confidence to just do it. Some will like it and some will not. So what?

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DOWN 1. Murrow, Sullivan & Koch 2. Carrying bag 3. Countess of Grantham 4. Key fruit 5. One kept in readiness 6. Bring back to normal 7. Avid 8. Lots of 9. Formal close (music) 11. Dad’s partner 13. Point that is one point E of SE 15. Myself

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19. Minor disagreement 23. Promotional materials 24. Bahama capital 25. Rudiments of a subject 26. Bleat 27. Right linebacker 28. Flower petals 29. Early culture of Gr. Britain 34. Worldwide internet 35. 7th Greek letter 36. When born (abbr.) 37. Before 39. Existing forever 40. About name 41. Myanmar monetary unit 42. Island north of Guam 44. Soft 45. __ Castell, makers of pens 46. Excessively fat 47. Eliminates 48. A Hindu prince or king in India 51. Carrier’s invention 52. Possessed 53. Deserve through action 54. Doyen 58. A way to change color

TAURUS Strive to stay on good terms with someone whose friendship means a lot to you. GEMINI Forget about what happened yesterday or last week, what are you going to do next?

CANCER Do

something unexpected over the next few days, take others by surprise.

LIBRA It seems to be your responsibility to disrupt the accepted way of doing things. It’s time for old habits to end.

SCORPIO Have faith in your abilities and take that big leap into the unknown.

your mind over the next few days, shake things up & ask some important questions.

Call us for details!

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with some unusual people and will quite enjoy it.

VIRGO

PISCES If you are a Pisces

at Pacific Shores Resort 1-1600 Stroulger Road

AQUARIUS You will deal

who likes to be in control then what happens next is not be to your liking.

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$1/yr ages 5 - 12

CAPRICORN You realize

Oceanside Place Arena Ravensong Aquatic Centre

Tickets:

Only $15.95 /person

When discussing serious issues you will take an opposing viewpoint to get the argument going. this week that there are other ways of looking at life.

Some of your thoughts are so outrageous, the world needs people who think outside the box.

• Baked Ham, Sausages, and Bacon • Made-to-order Omelettes • Traditional and Vegetarian Eggs Bennie • Scrambled Eggs and Country Fried Potatoes • Fresh Belgian Waffles and Pancakes • Salads, Granola, and Fresh Baked Croissants • Assorted Desserts (*Beverage not included)

SAGITTARIUS

LEO Make sure you speak

Ocean View ~ Fresh Food ~ Great Ambiance

PLEASE RECYCLE YOUR NEWSPAPER PLASTIC BAGS. Must not be cut on the ends, have any holes, and intact. We will reuse them for our next paper delivery. THANK YOU! Return to: #4 - 154 Middleton Avenue, Parksville 8:30am-5pm Mon-Fri

Tide Guide

All times are PACIFIC STANDARD TIME as per www.waterlevels.gc.ca

THURS., NOV 5 PST (M) (FT) 01:33 3.2 10.5 07:16 2.2 7.2 14:20 4.4 14.4 21:19 2.3 7.5 FRI., NOV 6 PST (M) (FT) 01:57 3.4 11.2 07:22 2.4 7.9 13:59 4.3 14.1 20:55 2 6.6 SAT., NOV 7 PST (M) (FT) 03:02 3.6 11.8 08:22 2.6 8.5 14:32 4.3 14.1 21:27 1.8 5.9

SUN., NOV 8 PST (M) (FT) 03:53 3.8 12.5 09:14 2.7 8.9 15:03 4.2 13.8 21:57 1.6 5.2 MON., NOV 9 PST (M) (FT) 04:37 4 13.1 09:58 2.8 9.2 15:31 4.2 13.8 22:26 1.4 4.6 TUES., NOV 10 PST (M) (FT) 05:17 4.2 13.8 10:39 2.9 9.5 15:58 4.2 13.8 22:56 1.2 3.9

WED., NOV 11 PST (M) (FT) 05:55 4.4 14.4 11:17 3 9.8 16:25 4.2 13.8 23:26 1.1 3.6 THURS., NOV 12 PST (M) (FT) 06:32 4.5 14.8 11:54 3.1 10.2 16:53 4.1 13.5 23:57 1 3.3 This information is taken from Fisheries & Oceans Canada. Nautical charts protect lives, property and the marine environment.

Full Service Shop

Lounge Specials

• Diagnostics • Wheel Alignment • Tires • Brakes • Tune Ups

1/2 price appies Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Call Dana to book your service appointment:

250-951-9888

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Enjoy a 4-course dinner and dance the night away!

SESSIONS START: 12:00PM AND 6:15PM

Oct 19 – Nov 17, 2015

Classic rock dance hits!

For Nov. 5, - Nov. 12, 2015

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COLLECT BALLOTS:

The Ryder Hawkins Band

ACROSS 1. And so forth (abbr.) 4. Used to be United __ 7. Upper left keyboard key 10. Invitable ruin 12. Consumed 13. N.H. Maine river 14. Sen. Thurmond 16. More (Spanish) 17. Oh, God! 18. Designed chairs 20. Insect living in organized colonies 21. Anglo-Saxon theologian, c.700 22. Ecclesiastics 25. Magic incantation 30. Swan Lake and Don Quixote 31. Affirmative 32. Conspiracy 33. Citizen of Stockholm 38. Light brown 41. Roman judge 43. Sonny & Cher classic

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SUPER SAVINGS WEEKEND

TAKE AN EXTRA

20% OFF ALMOST ANYTHING IN STORE E AND AT THEBAY.COM with a Hudson’s Bay MasterCard® or Hudson’s Bay Credit Card. Includes regular, sale and clearance prices.

10% OFF COSMETICS AND FRAGRANCES

with a Hudson’s Bay MasterCard or Hudson’s Bay Credit Card. See below for details. etails.

30% OFF Women’s men’s

BUY 1 PAIR, GET

50% OFF A 2ND PAIR Women’s shoes and fashion boots

Second pair must be of equal or lesser value. See below for details. Ends Thursday, November 12, 2015.

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40% OFF

All GLUCKSTEINHOME Christmas trees Reg. $99.99 to $699.99 Sale $59.99 to $419.99 25% OFF all Christmas decor and ornaments by GLUCKSTEINHOME and CHRISTMAS STREET. Reg. $1.99 to $599.99 Sale $1.49 to $449.99

50% OFF CHAPS sweaters for men Reg. $90 Sale $45 35% OFF other CHAPS casual clothing for men. See below for exclusions.

BIOTHERM

Beauty Gift from the Deep FREE: Receive a 6-piece gift with any BIOTHERM purchase of $30 or more.

A VALUE OF $74*

Ends November 22, 2015.

SHOP THEBAY.COM Savings for all offers are off our regular prices, unless otherwise specified. SUPER SAVINGS WEEKEND OFFER: Excludes One Day Sales, Hudson’s Bay Company Trading Post (Airport locations) and Hudson’s Bay Gift Cards. 20% offer excludes cosmetics and fragrances, major appliances, Sandro/Maje, Diesel, Kate Spade New York, Polo Ralph Lauren, UGG Australia, Topshop, Topman, Hugo Boss, Lacoste, Vince, Theory, Frye, Dr. Martens, West End Shop/Boutique Le Président, Kleinfeld, The Room, NYDJ, Under Armour, Moose Knuckles, Diane Von Furstenberg, Alice & Olivia, Burberry, Wacoal, Swarovski, Amor, Pandora, Hunter, Aquatalia, Vitamix, Saeco, Dyson and Sorel. Other exclusions apply. See in store or online for details. 10% offer excludes Hermès fragrances. 20% and 10% offers are mutually exclusive, and neither can be combined with a new account discount. No price adjustments on purchases made prior to November 6, 2015. Cannot be combined with any other coupon(s). See store or online for details. Hudson’s Bay, Hudson’s Bay Credit, Hudson’s Bay Rewards, hbc.com and their associated designs are trademarks of Hudson’s Bay Company. Credit is extended by Capital One Bank (Canada Branch). Capital One® is a registered trademark of Capital One Financial Corporation. MasterCard and the MasterCard brand mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. All marks used under licence. All rights reserved. Women’s shoes and fashion boots: In our footwear department; Excludes The Room Dept 146, White Space Dept 875, Dept 837 and 839 Rain and Winter boots, Cole Haan, Coach, Frye and UGG Australia; Other exclusions apply, see store for details. I.N.C International Concepts excludes F15 Neo Boho, F15 Lavish and items with 99¢ price endings. Chaps includes ACT EXC I, CLS EXC I, DNM EXC I and SPR EXC I. Calvin Klein Jeans excludes all denim jeans. Lord & Taylor excludes Cashmere and items with 99¢ price endings. Style&Co. excludes F15 November and items with 99¢ price endings. Men’s Chaps excludes items with 99¢ price endings. *Before taxes. One gift per customer. While quantities last. Values are based on our per ml and/or g price for regular-sized products.

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

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KwaliKum soccer

KSS soccer team wins way to Isles

QB team — aiming towards the provincials all season — appears to be ‘hitting its stride’ T yson Taylor sports@pqbnews.com

The Kwalikum Kondors senior boys soccer team has secured a berth in the Island championships, winning their first two games of the North Island tournament on Tuesday afternoon. Needing a win in their second game to advance through to the Islands, the Kondors took on Francis Kelsey Secondary (Mill Bay). With goals from Daniel Doukakis, Blair Stewart and Colin Koelewyn, the Kondors found their second win of the tournament, punching their ticket to the Island championships. “I thought we were a little tentative in the first game,” head coach Butch Gayton said. “We seemed a little uncomfortable with what we were doing early on in that game against Isfeld but we scored a couple of goals, including that beautiful goal from Tony Trozzo, which seemed to loosen everyone up quite a bit from that point on.” Kicking things off against Mark Isfeld Secondary (Comox) in their first game of the tournament, the Kondors played their way to a 3-0 victory, with goals coming from Stewart, Doukakis and the highlight-reel worthy goal from Trozzo, who weaved his way past four defenders before putting the ball in the top left hand corner with the shot coming off the outside of his right foot. “What a goal,” Gayton said. “That one

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Daniel Doukakis and the Kwalikum Kondors are through to the Island championships after back-to-back 3-0 wins in the opening day of the North Island tournament.

stands as goal of the year for us right now. I say ‘right now’ because there’s still games left to be played but it’s sure going to be hard to top that one. He made it look

effortless and the finish was just amazing to see. I didn’t really know how to react when it went in, I sort of just stood there and nodded my head, it was a beauty.”

With the two wins, KSS has secured a spot in the Island Championships, which will take place in Victoria next week. But with two wins in the North Island tournament (as of Tuesday), there was still one more game left in pool play on Wednesday morning, before the finalé Wednesday afternoon. “We’re not looking to put it on cruise control,” Gayton said. “These boys have worked hard in practice and in games and they want to finish this tournament strong.” “We don’t want to mail it in and give guys some rest for the remainder of the tournament to save up for the Islands. We’re looking to get that number one spot here at the North Islands so we can put ourselves in the best position possible heading into the Island tournament.” The Kondors were scheduled to play Carihi (Campbell River) on Wednesday morning (score not available at press time), with the chance to remain undefeated in pool play. Should the Kondors win the game; they would find themselves in the championship final. “We set out at the start of the season to make provincials,” Gayton said. “I think this team is really hitting its stride right now and we’re going to look to continue that through to the Islands, where we can hopefully continue to play the quality game we’ve been playing as of late.”

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Women’s soccer league teams jostle at the top Local team, Oceanside United sits third in the league with 5-0 record heading toward Nov. 15 final game With seven of its nine scheduled weeks in the books, the Mid Island Women’s Soccer League is taking shape, including a tight race at the top of the standings. The local team, Oceanside

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come around for Stefanek. â€œWeâ€™re happy that itâ€™s where itâ€™s at right now,â€? Stefanek said. â€œBeing very involved in all levels of soccer in the Oceanside area myself, itâ€™s exciting to have something like this to offer at our school.â€? â€œWhen I was younger, there wasnâ€™t anything like this around for anyone to be a part of. Itâ€™s something that these kids are very fortunate to have and the ones that are taking part in it are realizing just how special something like this really can be.â€? Earlier on in the school year, students would bus to Springwood Park to make use of the field. With the weather turning and the BSS field taking a turn in the wrong direction, the soccer school has shifted to the indoor Arbutus Meadows facility in Nanoose Bay. â€œThatâ€™s a nice thing for us,â€? Stefanek said. â€œTo be able to have a facility like that to use for our class, itâ€™s an amaz-

ing thing for us. There are lots of other groups that get to use the pitch in there too so itâ€™s pretty handy.â€? â€œBeing able to come inside when the weather isnâ€™t the nicest out there, playing on a dry surface without the elements is great. The kids are pretty excited every time we hop on the bus and head out to Arbutus Meadows, so that really just adds to it all.â€? Stefanek runs the course with Ballenas alumni and former UVic Vikings soccer star Alli Bach, who was named a CIS All-Canadian (2007) and a Canada West All-Star (2007, 2008). â€œItâ€™s great to have her on board here,â€? Stefanek said. â€œWeâ€™ve both got extensive backgrounds in the soccer world, Alli had a tremendous career at UVic and brings a lot of experience to our program here. Itâ€™s nice to see her come back to her roots and give back to the students after being a student here too.â€?

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Discounts vary by model. ~ Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity may vary by model and conditions. OnStar with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Customers will be able to access OnStar services only if they accept the OnStar User Terms and Privacy Statement (including software terms). OnStar acts as a link to existing emergency service providers. After the trial period (if applicable), an active OnStar service plan is required. ¥¥ Based on GM Testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. ‡‡ Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2015 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ^^ Whichever comes first. See dealer for details.

The Parksville Qualicum Beach News Thursday, November 5, 2015

By Keith Morgan Swedish automaker Volvo celebrated 60 years in North America with a special gathering of celebrities and vintage cars at Paramount Pictures Studios in Hollywood. Comedian and vintage Volvo owner Jay Leno entertained a crowd of more than 300 Volvo owners, executives, retailers, and media amongst an unprecedented collection of new and historic Volvo cars, live music, and Scandinavian fare. Notable cars on display included a 1928 PV4, Volvo’s first covered car; a 1955 PV444, the first Volvo exported to the U.S.; the 1967 P1800S driven by Roger Moore in the hit sixties’ television series, “The Saint”; and the all-new, award-winning XC90 sport utility vehicle. Guests explored Volvo’s past and future by visiting a series of Volvo branded shops created in the facades on Paramount’s City Streets back lot. In the Volvo Cars Art Gallery, for example, was a collection of Julius Shulman-inspired photos starring Volvos past and present taken recently by Ann Street Studios at iconic locations around Los Angeles, where the very first Vol-

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