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STEPPING LIVELY: From left, Zaira Walshe, Liana Long, Julianna Pley and Ava Leary of Cassandra Karras’ School of Highland Dance kicked off the competitive dance season in Duncan Nov. 13. All four dancers won awards and Leary claimed her age-group overall trophy. AndreA Long photo

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Backhouse. Backhouse is the author of six books, including the just-released Once They Were Hats, a quirky historical/cultural/ecological exploThe Fat Oyster Reading Series ration of the mighty beaver. Her comes to Fanny Bay Hall Nov. 25, Children of the Klondike won the featuring three non-fiction writ- 2010 City of Victoria Butler Book Backhouse. ers who will share a diverse mix of Prize. She is also a veteran freeBackhouse is magazine the author subjects from cougars and beavers lance writerof andsix teaches to Second World War books, history. including creativethe nonfiction at the Universijust-released The authors will read fromThey their Were ty of Victoria. Once Hats, a quirky hisworks at Fanny Bay Hall in an The third reader, Paula Wild, is torical/cultural/ecological explo-of six all-ages event from 7-9 p.m. an award-winning author The Fat Oyster Reading Seriesis theration of thebooks mighty beaver. Her than Mark Zuehlke award-winand has written more critically ac-of 1,000 articles for won numerous comes to Fanny Bayning Hallauthor Nov. of 25,the Children the Klondike the periclaimed Canadian Battle Series. In odicals including British Columfeaturing three non-fiction writ- 2010 City of Victoria Butler Book 2014, he won the Governor Gener- bia Magazine, Reader’s Digest and ers who will share a diverse of Prize. also aHistory veteran free-A B.C. al’s Awardmix for Popular History,She the isCanada’s Magazine. Award. lance magazine Bestseller, Cougar: Beautiful, subjects from cougarsPierre andBerton beavers writerTheand teaches In 2006, he won the City of VicWild andatDangerous is the Gold to Second World War history. creative nonfiction the Universitoria Butler Book Prize and in 2007 Winner for Nature Book of the The authors will read from their of Victoria.Year at Foreword Reviews’ USA the Canadian Author’styAssociation works at Fanny BayLelaHall in an The third IndieFab reader,Awards Paulaand Wild, Common Award for Canadian was is a finalHistory. ist for the B.C. Book of Prizes’ all-ages event from 7-9 p.m.His latest book, an Through award-winning author sixBookBlood and Sweat, is an account of sellers’ Choice Award. She lives in Mark Zuehlke is the award-winbooks and written thanworkwalking with Operation Husky in has Courtenay andmore is currently ning author of the 2013 critically ac1,000 articles perito retrace the steps of Canaingfor on anumerous book about wolves. da’s soldiers in Sicily The FatBritish Oyster Reading Series is claimed Canadian Battle Series.who In fought odicals including Columseventy years earlier and whose sponsored by the Fanny Bay Com2014, he won the Governor Gener- bia Magazine, Reader’s Digest and sacrifice have been largely forgot- munity Association and Macs, al’s Award for Popular History, the Canada’s History A Wood B.C. Oysten. Fanny Magazine. Bay and Hollie a mys- The ters, Cougar: with supportBeautiful, from the Canada Pierre Berton Award. Zuehlke has also written Bestseller, teryCity seriesofand has recently Council for the In 2006, he won the VicWild turned and Dangerous isArts. the Gold his hand to graphic novels. He lives For more information, visit fantoria Butler Book Prize and inwith 2007 Winner for nybaycommunity.com. Nature Book of the in Victoria his partner and felthe Canadian Author’s YearFrances at Foreword—Reviews’ lowAssociation Fat Oyster participant, Submitted byUSA Fat Oyster

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Alsace, France: The route taken for the extremely pleasurable drive in this launch of the 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLC premium mid-range, second generaSUV was cruel and unusual punishment tion SUV from Mercedes-Benz, which for some of us. replaces the GLK moniker The navigation system with GLC reflecting its guided us through a mechanical similarities to spectacular drive of the C-Class sedan. more than 500 kilomeI won’t wax lyrical about tres, which started and the shape and looks, the concluded in Basel, the pictures here tell that Swiss city straddling the story. It’s a little longer Swiss, French and German and wider, meaning those borders. First, we motored aboard get more space Most of those to Strasbourg, the capin which to lounge and purchased will ital of Alsace, and then enjoy the luxury this top returned the next day via become city German brand typically the Vosges Mountains and dwellers, destined offers. And, of course, the Munster Valley. more space for groceries to hunt in shopping Cruel? – Well, for the and golf clubs. malls, but the drive A tablet-like 7-inch oenophiles among the participating media group proved the GLC is screen sits above three having to pass without large air vents, mounted more than capable tasting at the many historat the top of the centre ic Alsace vineyards along in the wild. stack, which features the way made one weep. Keith Morgan a well-placed controls It was just as bad for the touch pad in the lower beer-swillers who whiffed console. the smell of hops as they dreamed Back to the drive. Firstly, the test cars about sinking a chilled Kronenbourg. were pre-production Euro-spec 250s Those, for whom food excites, had their but we did get to take to the winding, taste buds tickled. They wolfed down often mountainous roads in a version amazing soft cheeses and cold cuts at that will more closely resemble the the roadside. A curious donkey and a Canadian 300 4Matic. The same 2.0 family of storks observed our feeding turbo-four gas engine we get, though frenzy from a nest on high. light of around 33 horses, powered it. The mental torture was eased by an The GLK-spec 3.5-litre V6 is gone but

Parksville councillor wants to reduce taxpayer subsidies ‘‘ to PCCC

A least one city councillor is not happy with how much taxpayers are pouring into the Parksville Community and Conference Centre ’’ (PCCC). The executive director of the PCCC, Margaret Spruit, and the president of the non-profit society that manages the facility, Kirk Walper, didn’t even get to present their budget Monday night to city council before being told to come back with more financial information. In an interview the day after the meeting, Coun. Al Greir was talking tough about the future of the PCCC. He wants council support to take 25 per cent of the roughly $250,000 taxpayer subsidy away from the PCCC for the 2017 budget year. He said he believes that would force the PCCC to do a better job attracting business to the facility. “If they can’t do that we have to look at other avenues and one might be to privatize it,” said Greir.

worry not, if I might be crude, the four banger, coupled with the new 9G-tronic transmission, is more than adequate on the freeway – zero to 100 km/h in 7.3 seconds – and up those hills. And it was quiet in that cabin. Incidentally, the GLC will use four-cylinder power in all versions – gas, diesel and plug-in gas/electric hybrid. Economy ratings are expected to be in the low 8s L/100kms in the city, low 6s on the highway. Dynamic Select is standard fare, allowing the driver to switch between Eco, Comfort, Sport and Sport+ modes. The tester was also equipped with the optional Air Body Control, which improves on its predecessor’s Airmatic system ability to smooth out the ride. Mercedes boasts that the GLC is at home on any terrain. Most of those purchased will become city dwellers, destined to hunt in shopping malls, but the drive proved the GLC is more than capable in the wild. Sadly, the Off-Road Engineering package will not be offered in Canada. An off-road course included a 38-degree incline, which my drive partner Regina Chan expertly scaled, tilted about 25 degrees at one point! The standard safety package is extensive and notably includes Collision Prevention Assist, which warns of an imminent crash and helps to apply the brakes, and the self-explanatory Passive

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His current band plays a mix of popular music from the likes of the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, The Eagles, Marvin Gay, Mumford and Sons, Green Day, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison and more. The band will perform from 7-11 p.m. in the pub, located at 3109 West Island Highway. — NEWS Staff

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Regional District of Nanaimo CAO Paul Thorkelsson announced his resignation Wednesday after nine years with the RDN, three as CAO. “I don’t leave this group without great difficulty,” he told The NEWS by e-mail. His resignation is effective Dec. 9. Thorkelsson, 50, confirmed he will be going to work for another local government organization but remained tight lipped about that location. Wednesday morning, the District of Saanich issued a news release saying by “unanimous decision” Thorkelsson has been hired as their new CAO effective Jan. 4, 2016. The RDN executive committee will meet this week to discuss filling the CAO position. It is unclear at this time who will act as an interim CAO in the meantime. See CAO POSITION, page A30

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Parksville residents are being asked Saturday to give the city permission to borrow $5.6 million to help pay for its part of a $28.3 million water treatment facility. Assent Voting day — that’s what this referendum is officially called — is Saturday. On Nov. 21. Parksville residents can vote at either the Parksville Community and Conference Centre (PCCC) or the Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church on Pym Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Those who want to cast a ballot must show up with two pieces of identification, one containing a name and address and the other with name and signature (examples include a B.C. driver’s licence, B.C. Care Card, birth certificate, passport). If you do not have documentation showing residency, then two pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) are still required and you will be asked to make a solemn declaration as to residency. For questions about the voting process, call the chief electoral officer, 250-954-3070. The length of the voters’ list should be roughly the same as the amount of people eligible to vote during the last municipal election in 2014. There were about 9,600 eligible voters in the 2014 city elections when only 3,383 cast ballots (about 35 per cent). For results of the referendum, visit www.pqbnews.com on Sunday morning. — NEWS Staff

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We all need a little help sometimes. Melissa Carpenter has been taking her daughter Ausha to the TIC TAC Program (Time in Comfort for Tots and Caregivers) at SOS for two years. She said it’s good for her and other local mothers’ wellbeing. “It’s almost like counselling, you get a break and you can do arts and crafts, it’s good for the soul.” Last year at Christmas, Melissa started to feel anxious about money, and began to worry about whether she would be able to afford any gifts for her two daughters. She is a hairdresser and said the way the economy has been recently, has made it difficult for her and her partner to get ahead. Her friends at SOS told her about the Caring for Kids at Christmas program, which ensures all local children and youth have a special gift to unwrap on Christmas morning. The program also gives grocery store gift cards to adults so they can enjoy a meaningful meal over the holidays. Carpenter registered and was taken aback by the support she received. She was welcomed warmly into SOS for her appointment time, she enjoyed baking by local volunteers, and volunteer Christmas Elves assisted her in picking out gifts for her daughters.

“It was so amazing. I think I cried. I couldn’t believe how much they did, they were all dressed up and so kind, it was really nice. It helped me out big time.” On Nov. 25, Tigh-Na-Mara Seaside Spa Resort is holding its seventh annual Toy Drive, to help fill the SOS Toy Shop. Paul Drummond, General Manager at Tigh-Na-Mara, said it’s important to him and his staff to give back to the community in this way, and help make Christmas special for local families. “From our perspective, it’s critical that we look after the community because the community looks after us. And this is definitely the time to give back to those who need a little extra help.” Residents are invited to bring a new, unwrapped gift, gift card or monetary donation between 6:30-10 a.m. and they will receive a free breakfast in return, compliments of TighNa-Mara. There is also a drive-thru breakfast for those on a tight schedule, from 7:30-10 a.m. Last year the Tigh-Na-Mara Toy Drive collected 1,662 toys, $3732 in cash and cheques and $2,815 in gift cards for SOS. A total of 1,750 people attended the event. Read the full story online at www.pqbnews.com

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Parksville’s expansive waterfront is rivalled only by Qualicum Beach’s enchanting town centre dotted with cozy European-style cafes, boutique grocery stores and perfectly-manicured parks. Just off the Island Highway connecting Parksville to Qualicum sits the Salvation Army food bank, housed in an unassuming, old building tucked behind a quaint sushi joint and aromatic German bakery. Every month, this relatively small operation hands out food to approximately 400 households. Around Christmas time, that number is likely to double. According to Food Banks Canada’s annual Hunger Count, food bank use in B.C. has skyrocketed by 28.1 per cent since the 2008 recession. Just this past year alone it rose by 2.8 per cent. Alarmingly, more than 30 per cent of food bank users are children. As food banks continue to flourish, food insecurity — the limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods — is also on the rise. And according to Qualicum Beach author and emeritus professor Graham Riches, food banks may just be the driving force behind food insecurity. “Without people really realizing it we’ve moved from a system of income security or income transfers and social security to a system of food transfers and food aid which is what you would expect in the Third World, but not in Canada,” Riches told The NEWS. “The longer we have food charity and people supporting it and not asking critical questions about it we’re not going to find ways to ensure people are not hungry.” The ineffectiveness The former UBC School of Soof charitable food banks cial Work director said he has is masked by their high degree of public dedicated his life to researching legitimacy food insecurity, publishing a book graham riches earlier this year First World Hunger Revisited: Food Charity or the Right to Food? where he argues food banks are an inadequate, ineffective, unethical response to hunger — and they’re shifting the burden of responsibility from government to society. “Why are we having food bank drives? Yes, because people are hungry, or food insecure, but it’s not because there’s not enough food. It’s because people can’t access food,” he said, noting we live in a country with a well developed social safety net, arguably “the bread basket” of the world. “It’s a problem of low wages, it’s a problem of underemployment, it’s a problem of inadequate social assistance benefits, and it’s a problem that if you

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live in the states as we do today where it’s all about minimum government and lower taxes, it’s about pushing these problems down onto municipalities, down to the lowest level.” The first food bank in Canada opened in Edmonton in 1981. It was supposed to be a short-term response to the recession of the time. “We imported (the idea of) food banks from the United States and what has happened over the years is we have socially constructed the issue of hunger as a matter for charity and not as a human rights issue or a matter for government,” Riches explained. According to Simon Robinson’s Who banks on food banks in Canada, a 2014 discussion paper published by Put Food In The Budget, 200 million pounds of food is distributed by food banks in Canada every year, but that only meets nine per cent of the food needs of those who receive it. Robinson’s research finds the monthly financial value of food received by recipients is $24.50, while a person would need $266 to purchase healthy, nutritious food. “Food banks are dependent upon the generosity of our communities and often the sorts of things

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“Food banks are an inadequate response to a very significant social issue and of course the backdrop to it is poverty and inequality,” he said. “It’s uncoordinated charity that’s doing the best it can but it doesn’t actually have the resources to address the problem.” He believes it may need to start with a change in perspective. “As Canadians, if we continue to believe by always wanting lower taxes we’re somehow going to solve this problem we are grossly mistaken,” said Riches. According to Ministry of Social Development and Social Innovation senior public affairs officer Sean Leslie, a single person on income assistance receives up to $610 every month. The last time income assistance was raised was in April, 2007. At that time, Leslie said it was raised by $50. Before 2007, the last time income assistance was raised was in 1992. “Prices have gone up, the cost of living has gone up and people can’t survive,” said Riches. “Clearly, government needs to be raising rates.” Riches said inadequate income is the primary factor in food insecurity. “The government has this information so why aren’t they using it? Well, because they don’t have the resources. Well, how could they have the resources when they keep lowering taxes?” he said. “Food is an intensely political matter, it’s not just a social matter.” While Riches said there is solid evidence that food banks are failing the system, they continue to grow in popularity because people have “a moral imperative” to care for one another. “We all do our best, but the problem nevertheless continues and actually increases,” he said. “What I think people in the food bank movement and people who give to food banks

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ike many words in our language, ‘progressive’ has a number of definitions. Oxford has at least five, including a reference to rock music in the 1970s. We have heard the word frequently in recent years, used in different ways by different people with different agendas. Politically, it has been used to suggest change, innovation and/or social reform. (An aside: for decades there was a federal entity called the Progressive Conservative Party of Canada. Is that not an oxymoron, like jumbo shrimp?) New Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has been called progressive. Those left of centre on the political spectrum seem to love the word, hugging it like it gives them a sense of moral superiority. Are higher taxes and more government progressive ideas? Really? It looks from here like the easy way out, not a forward-thinking solution to any of society’s challenges. Reporter Candace Wu’s series on food banks and food insecurity started today on page A5. The chief source for the first part of the series speaks about raising taxes so governments can do better to ensure more people are getting enough nutritious food. We agree with former UBC professor and Qualicum Beach resident Graham Riches that it’s shameful a rich country like Canada sees about 850,000 people a month make use of food banks, 30 per cent of those being children. If we believed the money from a tax hike would go directly to feeding the hungry, we would almost favour the idea. Cynical as this may be, we don’t trust government to do that job, to use all of that money for food. Governments are nation builders. A new, tax-fed Ministry of Food (for lack of a better term) would have a minister, a deputy minister, two or three assistant deputy ministers and dozens upon dozens of workers making government union wages. That’s millions of dollars each year from the budget of the Ministry of Food that does not go to food. We believe it would be better to shift priorities, hack at existing government ministries, create a department dedicated to feeding people in B.C. We agree with Riches and others that this — ensuring people have nutritious food daily — should be a priority. We do not agree that government — or more accurately, more government — is the answer. The current B.C. government has 19 ministries. It’s difficult to argue any of them (perhaps Health and Education) are focussed on, and spending money on, issues that are more important than food. — Editorial by John Harding

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EMF / WIFI FatIguE Claims that imminent dangers exist from electro-magnetic forces (EMF) caused by cell towers, cell phones, WiFi, so-called “smart” meters, AC current, DC current, and such, are unsubstantiated. Recent letters in The NEWS concerning the potential dangers of exposure to EMF have become predictable and, frankly, boring. Collectively these letters have put us into the state called “issue fatigue.” As the name suggests, we quit listening. Incidentally, the cure for this malady is to stop submitting and printing repetitious drivel. The names of a number of individuals and organizations have been put forth in letters to this newspaper, asserting them to be experts on the harmful effects of EMF on humans. To be an “expert,” however, requires having authoritative and factual information on a subject, not just opinions or conjecture. Any one of us is entitled to an opinion on anything, but that doesn’t make us experts, nor does it make us right. The World Health Organization (WHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and other regulatory and watchdog agencies have not found any evidence that EMF exposure causes harm to humans. A comprehensive bibliography, entitled EMF of 37 published studies has been compiled by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Read the papers themselves — don’t cherry-pick words from the titles. The reaction from those who believe EMF poses a risk to us all, is predictable — that this is one of many examples of a conspiracy between governments and big business to hide the truth. Perhaps an indirect and unscientific inkling of the truth could be gained by observing whether industry and government scientists studying EMF (ergo, those involved in the “cover-up”), live out in the

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“The ineffectiveness of charitable food banks is masked by their high degree of public legitimacy.” Graham riches, see sTory paGe a5

country, far away from cell towers, don’t use a cell phone, don’t watch TV, etc. They would need to be strict neo-Luddites, living underground; will they use only candlelight for reading? Rigid criteria must be satisfied for an opinion to be accepted as scientific fact. Deviation from the scientific method nullifies any conclusions. The harm that can come from non-scientific conclusions are exemplified by the false claim of a vaccine-autism connection. Opinions, conjectures, convictions, intuitions, educated guesses — regardless how intense or sincere — are facts only after proof through the scientific method. Until valid studies prove the harm of present-day levels of EMF, I’ll continue to use my cell phone, whistle when I pass a cell tower, and warm my coffee in our microwave. For the EMF risk believers, I hope when they need to call 911, there’s a land line available. Warren Bailey Qualicum Beach

good LEFty’s pEopLE I work at Lefty’s in Qualicum Beach. On Nov. 11 while I was working I had the misfortune of having my car broken into. Both of my driver side windows were smashed, although I am not sure why both were necessary as they were already inside. Nothing of great importance was stolen (a few CD’s and a pair of boots), but that didn’t make the setback seem any less daunting as I am a student who works full time to make ends meet and with Christmas drawing close I was devastated. The police came, a statement was made, I kicked myself for having my insurance at the wrong rate, as my $500 deductible wouldn’t help me in this situation. I was

going to have to pay out of pocket. Now, I have always known how great my co-workers are, as Lefty’s has been the best job I’ve ever had, however they blew me out of the water with what they did. Without my knowledge the staff got together and collected what they could to help relieve the burden off my shoulders. All together they handed me $240 to go towards fixing my car. With everything around us being so dark and negative in the news it’s nice to know that there are still good people out there who are willing to help those in need. nickole kusznir Qualicum Beach

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Teunis WesTBroek mayor,

BoILIng WatEr IssuEs To boil or not to boil. This seems to be the big question these days and it seems that the City of Parksville is trying to push through this $5.6 million dollar borrowing scheme. That will give the people of this city the chance to pay for 74 per cent of the cost of the facility that other people will use and control. And it would seem that the city is trotting out the old, ‘we are going to bully and threaten you if you don’t do as we tell you.’ In any event, the quality of our water will not change just because the referendum failed. The question is, will we have to boil our water? Is it, we may have to boil our water, or is it, we could be made to boil our water as a punishment for not supporting this scheme? In any event, if the referendum passes, the facility will take about three years to come on stream. And in any event this facility, will not produce one more ounce of water than we already have. Ted smiTh Parksville

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We asked: Should the role of food banks be replaced by public policy/funding?

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I think it should be a It should be a social obligation, just combination. there like housing. should be a program set up as well as food LInda Crowther banks. Parksville Bo Jensen Parksville

Yes. People using food I do not see government inter- banks should get help vention as necessary. to get into a viable way of living. we need to help our fellow citizens. wILLIaM Crowther Parksville Maureen wILd

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1:30-3:3pm, Rotary House, 211 Fern Rd W, QBeach. Sylvia Pham/Nurse Clinician, Seniors Outpatient Clinic, Is. Health presents Advance Care Planning. Diane/BC Lung Assoc. 1-800-6655864, ablog@bc.lung.ca

FRENCH CONVERSATION

2:30-4pm, Serious Coffee/ meeting rm, 1209 E Is Hwy, Parksville. Informal drop-in to maintain/improve your French. David Prud’homme, 250-738-0819, dhp-phd@ telus.net

COOMBS OLD TIME FIDDLERS

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

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10:30-11-am, to Nov 26, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Music, rhymes, etc. To18mo. 250.248.3841 x4

1:30-3-pm, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, 4235 Departure Bay Rd., Nanaimo. Presenting RCMP Cst. Gary O’Brien/Fraud Session. info: emurphy39@ shaw.ca

PRESCHOOL STORIES 10:30-11-am, to Nov 27, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Songs, stories, rhymes. 18mo-5yrs with caregiver. 250.248.3841 x4

ERYN SHARPE JAZZ TRIO @ THE MAC

6:30/doors, 7pm/event, 133 McMillan St, Parksville $15, $12/OCAC members, Advance at the MAC or at the door. erynsharpe.com, info: 250-248-8185 or www.mcmillanartscentre. com

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Pre-rounds 7:30pm, dance 8pm, Bradley Centre, Coombs. Hobo night & West Coast Dance. Hope to see you there!

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11-11:30am, to Nov 27, PV Library, 100 Jensen Ave E. Join our LEGO® Club, build & socialize. All ages with caregiver.

SAT. NOV 21 LIVE MUSIC

7-11pm, Shady Rest Pub. 3109 W. Is. Hwy, QBeach. Lindsay Martell, playing rock & classic rock favourites! 250-752-9111.

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NOVEMBER AT CAFE 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

DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE

10am, 2035 Is. Hwy W., QBeach, Eaglecrest Golf Club. 4 player teams/Texas Scramble. $80, 250-7526311, hp@eaglecrestgolfclub.ca, eaglecrestgolfclub. ca/bullmoose/

3-4:30pm, Good Nature Farm, 2795 Grafton Ave, Coombs. Simple, meditative, joyful circle dances based on the world’s spiritual traditions. All welcome. By donation. joanne@glasswing. com 250-752-4816 / www. islandhealing.ca

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERS MARKET

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SUN. NOV 22 JAYME STONE & THE LOMAX PROJECT

8pm, 1390 Errington Rd, Errington Hall. Sea chanties, work songs, ballads, fiddle tunes & more. ewmhinfo@ gmail.com, erringtonhall. bc.ca/events.htm

12:15-1:45 pm, to Dec 13, OS Place Arena, Courtesy of PV Lions & Save-on-Foods. Children with adult, 19 years+. www.rdn.bc.ca/ recreation.

MON. NOV 23 ARROWSMITH NATURALISTS

7pm meeting, Knox United Church, Parksville. Vancouver Island Tours with Gary Murdoch. AGM follows. 752-7588.

Drop-in events. Mon./ mahjong @7pm/$1, Wed./ cribbage @ 1pm/$2, Thurs./ bridge @1pm/$2 Open to public. 149 E. Stanford Ave. 250- 954-3930 parksvillelawnbowlingclub.com

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QB LAWN BOWLING INDOOR GREENS 1-4pm, Nov 16-Dec 18th, 665 Jones St. QBeach. No equip. Low $. 250-7527286. qualicumbowling@ gmail.com

TUE. NOV 24 TOPS (TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY)

6:30-8pm (Tuesdays), Dashwood (Little Qualicum) Comm. Hall(#1210) Ctre Rd, QBeach. Lose weight, change your eating lifestyle. Group support & advice. Just drop in or Ann Batham 250-752-1275, pandainbc@shaw.ca)

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4:30-6pm, Harris Oceanside (512 E. Is. Hwy). 5pm brief presentation, light refreshments. Learn how United Way is improving lives in Parksville. FREE, all welcome! Gillian Tidey, 250591-8731, rda@uwcnvi.ca, uwcnvi.ca/campaign

AUTHOR READING NIGHT

7-9pm, Fanny Bay Hall, 7793 Is Hwy. Fat Oyster features 3 fine non-fiction writers sharing a mix of subjects from cougars & beavers to Second World War history. Mark Zuehlke, Frances Backhouse, Paula Wild. 778 427-3416, http:// fannybaycommunity.com/ fat-oyster-reading-series/

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THU. NOV 26 FREE DOCUMENTARY SERIES

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To sleep, perchance to dream I’m often awake during the night. I suppose that’s because, as we age, there’s always some joint or muscle that’s sore and preventing us from enjoying what Shakespeare called “great nature’s second course, chief nourisher in life’s feast”. Children are supposed to fall asleep with thoughts of rainbows, puppies and snowflakes dancing through their heads. When I was eight, sleep was elusive. I just couldn’t turn off my thoughts. And nothing seemed to help, least of all warm milk. Naturally, I had my very own flashlight, but after reading the same comic books over and over; even Superman could get a little boring. I soon began concocting my own stories — with myself as the protagonist. Over the next few months I caught countless touchdowns, belted out hundreds of home runs and scored a thousand Stanley Cup winning goals in triple overtime. But, even so, sleep was a peripatetic companion.

That all changed with the arrival of Christmas morning. My brother Jay was up at six raring to go but I was barely able to stay awake. My dad looked at me skeptically. “I thought kids were supposed to like Christmas...” “Oh, he’s just sleepy,” mom replied. Jay opened a small rectangular box with a bow. It was a transistor radio! By Ray Smit That woke me up. There was a similar box under the tree for me. I removed the gift wrapping and to my great delight my present was a transistor radio too! Jay’s radio was white but when I opened the cardboard box mine was pink! Pink? Pink is for girls. Luckily there was also a black leather case. “Yes,” I shouted, pumping the air. Mom and dad gave each other a strange look. What kind of kid gets excited about a black leather case? That night as I was get-

ting ready for bed, I noticed something else in the box. It was an earphone. I suddenly had an idea. After mum tucked me in, I snuck the radio from under my pillow and plugged in the little white apparatus. Suddenly there was a whole world of entertainment available to me — the Beatles, Leaf games; whatever I wanted. Mind you I soon discovered that listening to Rock ’n Roll was anything but conducive to sleep. That’s when I came across a talk show from Hamilton. It was mostly about politics and it would quickly lull me to sleep. I really didn’t think I was learning anything until February when mom and dad were discussing the flag debate with their friends Will and Nelly over coffee. “What do you think, Ray?” Will asked patronizingly. “Pearson will get it through the house,” I said re-

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peating what I’d heard on the radio. “He can always count on votes from the NDP and the Créditistes. In essence he has an ersatz majority.” Mom and dad looked stunned. Bill said:, “That boy knows more about politics than any kid I’ve ever met.” Nelly said, “I think he knows more about politics than any adult I ever met.” My dad looked at me suspiciously. Before he could ask me anything I ran out to play. Nowadays sleep is still hard to come by. I’ve been thinking of keeping my A535 antiphlogistine cream right next to the bed. It’s probably not an original idea. I think Shakespeare may have had it long before me. After all, in Hamlet he wrote, “To sleep, perchance to dream - ay, there’s the RUB!” I guess he wasn’t as dopey as I thought.

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On November 7, a muscletesting workshop facilitated by Dr. Louise Janes of MidIsle Veterinary Hospital was held at Bare Roots Natural Health & Yoga center. The $625 raised will be used to install wildlife safety signage and a public bear-resistant waste container on the regional district trail system behind the Errington School. Janes, a practitioner of integrative veterinary medicine, taught the 35 workshop participants, energetic techniques (muscle testing) to assist them in choosing foods and supplements that are compatible with their bodies. Janes created the workshop specifically to fundraise for wildlife awareness through Bear Smart B.C. Crystal McMillan, Bare Roots owner and executive director of Bear Smart B.C. Consulting, works with local and regional government organizations, naturalist clubs, schools and residents to minimize wildlife conflicts with bears and other dangerous wildlife. Bear Smart B.C. works with the Conservation Officer Service. McMillan, as co-sponsor of the event, was pleased to present the funds raised to Jeannie Diewold, an Errington Elementary teacher. The Arrowsmith Naturalists Club and members Diewold and Dr. Lynne Brooks, president, were

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Dr. Louise Janes (Mid-Island Veterinary Hospital), left, and Crystal McMillan (Bare Roots & Bear Smart B.C.), right, handing a donation to Jeannie Diewold (Errington Elementary School).

awarded a grant through B.C. Nature/B.C. Naturalists to create signage on the Errington Elementary School Trail which was constructed by the RDN, with a project entitled “Signs of Forest Stewardship.” The goal was to increase school and public knowledge of the flora in this jewel of a forest, and to this end the signs created contain information about First Nations plant usage as well as wildlife usage and general information about each native species. As the area is home to cougars, wolves, and bears, extending the project to in-

clude a bear-resistant waste container and signage explaining how to reduce potential conflicts with these animals became a priority. Through the generosity of Dr. Janes and Crystal McMillan, this project is closer to becoming a reality. Bear Smart B.C. and The Ministry of Environment Conservation Officer Service will provide effective and consistent messaging for the signage and advice for best placement of the bear-resistant container at the trail. — Submitted by Crystal McMillan

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Several Grade 9 students from Ballenas Secondary School skipped class earlier this month and may have gotten a little smarter in the process. The school was one of many across the country that participated in the 21st annual Take Our Kids to Work Day, an initiative of the Learning Partnership that seeks to introduce Grade 9 students to life in the workforce they may eventually join. Luc Ouellette, a counselor at BSS, said the program is particularly suited for the mid-Island region and its aging demographic, which will need to be addressed in the coming years. “Canada has just passed the point where more of the population is over 65 (years of age) than under 15, and in our community it’s probably a bigger gap,” said Ouellet. “It is fast becoming apparent that many positions left vacant through retirement will need to be filled and our youth will need to know about these positions.” One of the Grade 9 students at Ballenas is ready to do his part. Damon Thompson’s “classroom” on Nov. 4 was the garage at Stanford Auto Centre, where he shadowed mechanic Adam Barnard. “I’ve been interested in this as long as I can remember,” said Thompson. “My dad and I like to work on cars. I’m already interested in mechanics as a career field.” Take Our Kids to Work Day is far from a job placement or training program. But it does augment the school district’s other programs that tie curriculum to the workplace, including self-directed study, job-shadowing opportunities and dual-credit programs through Vancouver Island University. “We do job shadows at post-secondary, particularly in the trades but also in some academic areas,” said Oullet. “We have a head-start program and one student doing criminology. And

we’re going to have a group off to Rotor Maxx, which is making a big investment in this community in aviation and rebuilding turbine engines. “I try and place students out there, and some people don’t seem to realize these kids are a great resource.” Derek Rowan, owner of Stanford Auto Centre, is well aware. He said when he’s contemplating an apprentice at his shop, the first place he turns is to the local secondary schools and VIU. “The programs in the schools are a huge benefit,” said Rowan. “When you get young people in for training you want them to have an idea what they’re getting into. And you want to know who’s going to be a good fit. Right now I have two apprentices and we’re finding when these young guys come in, they’re doing really well.” Take Our Kids to Work Day was developed to promote students in Grade 9 spending a day with a parent at their workplace. But the program has expanded to place students already interested in a specific career field, like Thompson, with employers willing to host them for a day. Still, the aim of this program is less about the details of the job than it is about introducing students to the work environment. “We want to show him a day in the life of a shop, what to expect,” Barnard said of Thompson. “He’s mostly observing, though he did get to work the grinding wheel to clean some rust. We’ll try to find ways to keep him busy.” And Ouellet will stay busy as a go-between, educating his young subjects on the opportunities available to them when their school days are finished while selling businesses on the value of cultivating local youth. “When we look at those demographics, we have to look at, what is that going to mean for us as the workforce ages?” he said. “Are we going to look at foreign workers, or are we going to invest in our young people?”

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Led by the Legion, Qualicum Beach is gearing up for Canada Day — 19 months early. July 1, 2017 will mark the nation’s 150th birthday, and the town wants to throw a major party and leave a legacy. Legion Branch 76 President Don Taylor addressed council Monday, saying that as the usual organizers of the town’s biggest annual Canada Day celebration, they have struck a committee and are happy to take the lead, but they are looking for partners and support. He said they are very early in the planning process, but they are looking for official town support to help get the ball rolling with grant applications so they can start booking things that might have long lead times like an evening street dance headliner. Taylor said they are looking for any interested partners, specifically mentioning the museum, chamber of commerce, TOSH arts centre, library, youth and school organizations and service groups like Rotary and Kiwanis. Activities on the day could include a greatly expanded mid-day parade, games and family friendly activities, many food options and music all day including possibly separate day and night headliners. As part of the project, Taylor said they want to leave a lasting legacy, which “might be in the

form of an outdoor park, historical plaque, walkway, picnic benches…” he said, admitting again it is early and they are open to ideas. Coun. Barry Avis suggested developing a historical walk from the museum along the rail right-ofway to the Legion. A submission by the committee had a preliminary budget, not including the legacy, with $3,000 for music and $2,500 for decoration, supplies and rentals, totalling $10,600. Canada 150 committee chair Mary Brouilette said the chamber has offered to help them write grant applications, but would like to do that before the end of the year, adding to the urgency. Taylor told council they would be looking for things like street closures, town staff help and as much support and contributions as they could get from the town, but for now was happy to get a letter of support in principle. “Considering the circumstances I don’t see anybody here who would be opposed to celebrating Canada Day,” Mayor Teunis Westbroek said, calling for a vote on a motion to support. Council took the unusual step of unanimously passing the motion at the time of the presentation, rather than waiting until the next meeting. Anyone interested in getting involved should contact Brouilette or the Legion.

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Melanie Young wants to make Qualicum Beach Canada’s first Dementia-Friendly Community (DFC). Young spoke to town council Monday in advance of a seminar, touting the benefits of DFCs around the world, particularly in Bruges, Belgium. A registered nurse and general manager of The Gardens — which she stressed she wasn’t representing at the time — Young said that dementia affects one in 20 people over the age of 65. That’s particularly important in Qualicum Beach she said, with the country’s oldest population, where 47 per cent are over age 65. The key at this stage is to increase awareness and start a conversation about DFCs, she said. There will be the perfect opportunity to do that at the dementia seminar on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 4:30 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. The event will include four renowned speakers: executive director of Alzheimer’s Disease International, Marc Wortman from the Netherlands; Elena and Nico Bins who were key in making Bruges “arguably the most dementia friendly city in the world,” Young said; and Qualicum Beach’s own renowned dementia expert and gerontology PhD candidate Laura Booi. For more information on the seminar e-mail Young at qualicumcares@gmail.com or call 250-947-5147. • Watch for the Qualicum Beach Fire Department and other emergency service volunteers collecting for their annual Christmas food and toy drive in your neighbourhood this weekend (Nov. 21-22). Leave a bag with donations on your front step if you will not be home. Call the fire hall at 250-752-6232 for more information. • Qualicum Beach town council is ready to start streaming their meetings live online. Chief Administrative Officer Daniel Sailland told council during Monday night’s regular meeting that they were streaming it as a test and hoped to be posting the meeting video on the town website (www.qualicumbeach.com) soon. • Council encourages residents to check out the first public draft of the Waterfront Master Plan at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 1 at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre. There will be a final presentation on consultant SNC-Lavalin’s Phase 1 report and a presentation from town staff on the upcoming Phase 2. • Council passed four housekeeping motions related to the Heritage Forest Commission brought forward by liaison Coun. Neil Horner. Council directed staff to work with the commission on dealing with a precarious branch hanging over a trail, a crackdown on dumping, providing cedar bark mulch for the trails and a look at what neighbouring properties can do.

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Public invited to budget talks The Regional District of Nanaimo’s board of directors will get a look at the proposed 2016 budget at a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 24. The RDN is encouraging members of the public to attend. Those wishing to add their name to the agenda to provide comments or input into the 2016 budget should contact the regional district at 250-

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crease pay for provincial employees by 0.45 per cent starting in February. In dollar terms, the finance ministry calculates that a grade one medical technologist will see an increase of $300 a year, or $970 over the rest of the contract term. A teacher will get $346 a year, and an education assistant gets $109 a year. Finance Minister Mike de Jong said the growth of gross domestic product reflects a strong year for exports and some employment growth in 2014. Business investment was also up 5.4 per cent last year, and there was a 3.5 per cent increase in household consumption spending province-wide. The outlook for the current year does not look as good for additional increases, he said, but the agreements are â€œone wayâ€? and there are no reductions for employees if the economy under-performs. Over the past 14 years, the B.C. economy has outperformed forecasts about half the time. â€” Black Press

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No rain checks and no price adjustments. No pre-orders or telephone orders. Offer available while quantities last. Cannot be combined with other offers. Selection may vary by store. Savings are off our regular prices unless otherwise specified. Excludes Hudsonâ€™s Bay Company Collection and Kleinfeld. See in store for details. *FREE SHIPPING: Receive free standard shipping on a total purchase amount of $99 or more before taxes. Offer is based on merchandise total and does not include taxes or any additional charges. Free standard shipping is applied after discounts and/or promotion code offers. Offer not valid at Hudsonâ€™s Bay or any other HBC stores. Additional fees apply for Express or Next Day Shipping. Applies to Canadian delivery addresses only. Excludes furniture, canoes, patio furniture, patio accessories, barbecues and mattresses. **Womenâ€™s fall shoes: Off our original prices. Excludes Coach, Cole Haan, Dept 875 White Space, Dept 146 Designer Collections, Frye, New Spring Arrivals, The Room and UGG Australia. Other exclusions apply. See store for details. â€ĄDuvets, pillows, mattress pads and fibre beds exclude clearance and items with 95Â˘ price endings.

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FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS

DEATHS

CHRISTMAS CORNER

INFORMATION

Cook & Dishwasher

Victor Albert Carvell (Vic)

December 1, 1929 ~ November 15, 2015 We sadly say good-bye and announce the passing of our wonderful father, husband, and friend Vic Carvell. Vic was born and raised in Vancouver where he established a successful electrical contracting firm that was involved in many residential and industrial projects throughout BC, including the Vancouver Maritime Museum and the lighting of the Lions Gate Bridge. An avid and skilled pianist, Vic loved music and played in dance bands for 40 years. He was a long-time member of the Lions, contributed to many charities, and was a Boy Scout leader.Â Â Following the passing of his first wife, Vivian, Vic remarried and continued having a wonderful life on Vancouver Island with his second wife, Brenda.Â Vic became very involved Â with Â the Â complete Â renovations Â of the Â Knox United church in Parksville. With Â his many years of constructionÂ experience, Vic over saw the project and helped create the church that is there today. Vic continued his Â loved music, traveling, reading and building model boats. Vic is predeceased by his parents Herbert and Ida. Survived Â by his sister Dorothy(Al) De Groot and second wife Brenda of 15 years. Vic leaves Â behind his son Victor (Susan); son Bill (Leslie); daughter Susan(Denny). Six grandsons; Richard, David, Chris, Sean, Mitchell & Russell. Step children; Ward (Tracy) Huntley; Louise Millicheap; Janet (Bert) Charlish; Sol (Shanti) Ramana Clark. Step grandchildren; Graham(Tricia), Kayla, Nathan, Sarah, Tyler, Evan and extended Â family and many Â good friends.Â In a lieu of flowers, please consider Vicâ€™s memory by making a donation in his name to the MS society. 4720 Kingsway, Suite 1103, Metrotower II Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4N2 Â and to the Knox United church memorial. A Celebration of life will be held at 1:30pm Nov 21, 2015Â at Knox United church in Parksville

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Bowser Legion Sunday, Nov 22, 10am-3pm COMING EVENTS HOSTESS WANTED contact Jaymie to host your next tea parTEA. Earn host rewards and bring your family/friends together over a cup of tea. Jaymie Morris Independent Consultant for Steeped Tea. 250-228-1078

DEATHS

NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, thatâ€™s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968

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RICHARD J. LEVASSEUR â€˘ Jan. 15, 1929 - Nov. 15, 2015 â€˘ It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Richard, an incredible husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend. Dick (Richard) passed away peacefully, Nov. 15, 2015 with his wife, Margie by his side at Nanaimo General. Dick was born in Ponteix, Sask and grew up in North Van. After Dick left the Merchant Navy, he developed and operated many successful businesses while maintaining his 3rd class steam ticket. He married the love of his life, Margie, on June 7th, 1952. Their 63-year-long love story produced four children, Dianne (Ray), Rick, Janice (John), Lulu (Bob) and 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He is predeceased by parents Donat and Alice Levasseur and brother Calixate Levasseur. He leaves behind his loving wife, Margie, sister Doreen Blake and numerous nieces and nephews. Join us to celebrate Dickâ€™s life on Tuesday, November 24, 2015 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Ascension, Parksville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Association.

Mrs. Annmarie Shirley MacGregor (nee Kiely)

At aged 61, died suddenly from complications of a brain aneurism in Vancouver, BC. on November 4, 2015, and went home to be with her Lord and Saviour. Annmarie is survived by her loving husband, Sandy Alton MacGregor, of Qualicum Beach, BC and her beloved daughters; Jennifer Ann MacGregor (Courtney Oishi), of Calgary, AB; and Kimberley Marie MacGregor, of Edmonton, AB.Â She is a recent grandmother of two beautiful twin girls, Abygail & Aurora Oishi. Annmarie is also survived by her sisters: Susan Rechsteiner (Tony) of Prince George, BC, Barbara Grossi (Carlos) of Aurora, ON, and brothers: Michael Kiely (Linda) of Newmarket, ON and Patrick Kiely (Karen) of Oshawa, ON. as well as numerous nephews and nieces.Â Annmarie is preceded in death by her parents, Michael Kiely and Shirley Kiely (nee Mallette) of Newmarket ON. Annmarie was born in Ottawa, and lived the first 11 years of her life in Ontario and Quebec.Â Her family moved to Edmonton in the mid-1960s where she completed her schooling, graduating from Louis St. Laurent High School. She married her high school sweetheart in 1974 and has lived in a variety of locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and the NWT over her married life. In 2013 Annmarie realized her dream of living next to the ocean by retiring to Qualicum Beach BC. Annmarie has always been a strong believer in the importance of her family.Â She has consistently been a faithful friend and confidant. She loved to read, belonged to local book clubs, and was a very regular patron of the Qualicum Beach Library.Â Annmarie enjoyed entertaining her friends and family at home and belonged to the Qualicum Beach Newcomers Club.Â She greatly appreciated beauty as evidenced by her home and yard/gardens.Â Â Of utmost importance to Annmarie was her very close personal relationship with her God. The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at the Victoria General Hospital and the Vancouver General Hospital for the excellent care and compassion shown to Annmarie and her family.Â In lieu of flowers, friends who so wish may make memorial donations directly to the Canadian Heart & Stroke Fund or the Victoria Hospitals Foundation.

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HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD

DANERS, Patricia Adair

Pat: 250-248-7119 Parksville Kamla: 250-752-7458 Qualicum Beach

The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca

LOST AND FOUND DID YOU accidentally leave a box of â€œmemoriesâ€? at Parksville Bottle and Recycling, Nov 9? Call Susan, 250-248-0224. LOST: BACKPACK, orange, with laptop in it. Lost outside of BC Liquor store next to Wembley Mall at 5pm Nov. 10. Reward. Call (250)937-0878.

French Creek House is currently hiring. We are looking for a part time experienced cook, must have a Food Safe certification & a part time dishwasher.

Please Apply In Person With Resume Attention Of Allan #1 â€“ 1025 Lee Road, Parksville, BC

PERSONAL SERVICES ART/MUSIC/DANCING PIANO LESSONS; Formal or informal, all ages, a variety of methods. Exercise your brain! Senior Discounts. In your home or mine. Call Gina (250)927-3005.

FINANCIAL SERVICES

LOST: CAR keys (Ford key w/ fob), hot pink tag. Maybe Save On Food prkg lot in Parksville? Call (250)954-1064. LOSTREWARD! Silver bracelet w/round brass ends that overlap when closed. Great Sentimental value. If found please call 250-9540809. LOST WHITE cat w/grey blotches. In Cheney St area in Parksville. Has tattoo in ear. Very friendly. Call 250-2481380 if found.

At Halliday House in Parksville, British Columbia, on Thursday, October 29, 2015. Patricia Adair Daners (nee Fleming) of Nanoose Bay, aged 77 years. Beloved wife of the late Hubert Anton Daners. Predeceased by her parents, William Baird Fleming Sr. and Marion Arbuckle Mackie, her brother William Baird Fleming, Jr. (survived by Doreen), Ingleside, Ontario, and sister Ann Fourney (Leonard), Cornwall, Ontario. Pat will be missed by her sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and their children in British Columbia, Ontario and Michigan.

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SALES

BETTY DAKIN June 04, 1910 â€“ Nov 13, 2015

Goodbye my family, my life is past I loved you all to the very last Weep not for me, but courage take Love each other for my sake For those you love donâ€™t go away They walk beside you every day Many thanks to the residents and staff at Kiwanis Lodge, Nanaimo, B.C. for your friendship and loving care in the final stage of my lifeâ€™s journey. Betty ~ Mom ~ Grandma ~ Nana â€œSee you laterâ€? Love Maureen, Rick, Brett, Gord, Dan, Tikicia,Victoria, Stephan, Michael, Jorden, Spencer, Brydon, Jillian, Shae, Kaiyah, Gord, Sharon, Trudy, Amber, Colton, Chad, Dallas,Yvonne, Art, Karine, Donna, Carol, Adam, Christina, Kyna, Manon, Toy, Karl

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PERSONAL CARE Former RN for in home care for seniors, including complex care, respite & palliative care.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

DRYWALL

GARDENING

ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca

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

CLEAN LIVING Home & Office- Reliable, bondable, 17 yrs exp. $25/hr. 250-588-5792.

GARDENING

COMPUTER SERVICES BUYDENS COMPUTERS PC Repair & Personal Tutoring. Call Kevin @ 250-240-7372.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

â€˘ Are you working as a Health Care Assistant?

COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.

GUTTERS & DOWNSPOUTS GUTTERS, GUTTERS 20 yrs of experience in gutter & window cleaning, painting & power washing. For free estimate call Dan @ 250-9270144

COMPUTER TUTOR with lots of experience & patience. Senior rates available. Call Joyce at 250-248-5914.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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The Inland Group is an industry-leading group of heavy truck & equipment dealerships in business since 1949 with 1,200 employees and 23 locations in North America. The Credit Manager of our Nanaimo location has responsibility for providing sales & expense analysis, developing controls, selling finance & insurance programs, supervision of admin staff and the collection of accounts, contracts and warranty receivables. Preference will be given to candidates with some experience in the heavy truck and/or heavy equipment industries. A post secondary degree or diploma is preferred along with proven leadership skills. Further details can be found under Canada, Job Opportunities at www.inland-group.com.

Resumes & cover letters should be emailed to Steve Touhey at stouhey@inland-group.com

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21st â€˘ 9am-1pm Greeting Cards, Crafts & Cakes â€˘ Baking â€˘ Knitting â€˘ Sewing â€˘ Jewellery

Garage Sale

LUNCH: Soup with Dessert $8 10:45am-1pm St. Stephenâ€™s United Church 150 Village Way, Qualicum

t .BOBHFST t 4VQFSWJTPST t Competitive wages t Career Opportunities t Team Atmosphere

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CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, November 21st 11am - 3pm

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Christmas Craft Fairs *

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Craft FAIR Saturday December 5

10am-4pm

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Free admission. Parking on site. New vendors welcome. Large 6000 sqft location.

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Seameadows Farm Xmas Open House

Nov. 21 & 22 st

10amâ€“4pm

Quilting, Pottery, Cards & Craft 2680 Nanoose Stn. Rd., Nanoose Bay

FANNY BAY CHRISTMAS

CRAFT FAIR

Saturday, Nov. 21st â€˘ 10am - 4pm Sunday, Nov. 22nd â€˘ 10am - 3pm

Fanny Bay Community Hall CoNCeSSioN opeN

Funding may be available.

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EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

PRACTICAL NURSE ACCESS

FALL LAWN & Garden Services. Yard clean-ups, hedges, mowing, rubbish removal. Oceanside Lawn & Garden. Call (250)240-1116.

EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS

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CHRISTMAS GIFT

HOUSE SALE 170 James St. Sat. Nov. 21 9amâ€“3pm

DARREL HANCOCK POTTERY

3rd Annual

CHRISTMAS SALE November 14, 15, & 21, 22

Gifts

All Hand Made items!

GREAT PRICES

Handmade Functional Stoneware 3505 Harris Cres, Qualicum Beach

Serving Mulling Spice

250-752-4533

TEAMSUSANFORREST SUSANFORREST

Qualicumâ€™s

WinterFest & Craft Fair Friday Nov. 27 â€˘ 12-8pm Saturday Nov. 28 â€˘ 10-6pm Sunday Nov. 29 â€˘ 10-4pm Qulaicum Beach Civic Centre

Entertainment â€˘ Prizes â€˘ Draws

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St. Maryâ€™s Church 2600 Powderpoint Road NANOOSE BAY

CHRISTMAS FAIR

Saturday, November 28 10am-3pm Soup lunch, baking, crafts, attic treasures, gingerbread decorating

First Nations

Artisans

Festival Sat. Nov. 28 9-4 Sun. Nov. 29 10-3 Qualicum First Nations Band Hall (QUALICUM BAY)

Traditional & contemporary arts, crafts & food. Enjoy a festival atmosphere & meet local First Nations artisans.

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HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

RENTALS

HANDYPERSONS

HAULING AND SALVAGE

PAINTING

APPLIANCES

FURNITURE

COTTAGES

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

DON the HANDYMAN

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

â€œLITTLE AZTECâ€? PaintingProfessional. Good rates. Free quote. Joseâ€™ (250)594-6611.

BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES

Unique China Cabinet. Plated glass shelves, 3 drawer/2 door. 80â€? high, 50â€? wide, 18â€? deep. Heavy! All real wood! $350 obo. 250-228-0321

QUALICUM- bachelor suite w/shared bath only. Incld utils, phone, wi-fi, W/D. Rural, need car. $475. (250)594-6611.

FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom

HOBBIES & CRAFTS

2 bdrm, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville. Avail until May 31/16.. Suit quiet, responsible people. $800/mo. Elec, heat & basiccable incl. No smokers, small pet negotiable. References reqâ€™d. 250-248-3171.

No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter

PAINTING

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

Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com

HAULING AND SALVAGE ALL TYPES of Hauling; garden waste, garden junk & all appliances. Same day service. Call (250)240-1116. Danâ€™s Clean-up & Haul Away Service. Truck for hire. Call Dan @ 250-228-3364

AHH, THE HOLIDAYS ARE UPON US! Get a fresh new look with PAINT and bring your home to life this Christmas.... A STROKE ABOVE PAINTING LTDCommercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.

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

SERVICE DIRECTORY Tree Services

TREE SERVICE

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

250-752-4655

20 yrs. experience. Free estimates.

1-800-818-0840 www.hi-rigger.com hi-rigger@shaw.ca

Handypersons

DONE RIGHT

Tile Paint Power washing Carpentry Drywall repair HOME demossing IMPROVEMENT Roof Gutter & window SERVICES cleaning Junk & yard waste removal Decks â€˘ Fencing House & yard care Pergolas Waterscapes & more! If you need it, we can do it.

250-240-2450 Contractors

250-240-4615 blairsfencing.com FAST, FRIENDLY, RELIABLE QUALITY WORK AT A FAIR PRICE.

WASHER/DRYER STACKER Frigidaire heavy duty $250. Call 250-734-2105

CONNECTING BUYERS AND SELLERS

Lawn & Garden

YARD NOW BOOKING FALL INTERIORS

CALL FOR FREE ESTIMATES

â€˘ QUALITY WORK WCB Covered & Insured Since 2001

NEED PAINTING? 250-240-2450

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Call Don at

250-752-2064 wolskidk2@gmail.com

Excavating & Drainage

Tree Service

Gardening

EXCAVATING & TRUCKING

BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE

KERRY GRAY

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

Tree Services

Tree

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

FULL INSURANCE

1-250-714-8454

Bobcat & Trucking Services Landscaping, Construction Concrete.

WCB INSURED

Guaranteed Workmanship

Serving Mid Island for 20 Years!

Call for a FREE QUOTE

250-951-1423

Lawn & Garden

HEDGE TRIMMING TREE PRUNING YARD CLEANUP

Book now for this yearâ€™s yard-care

FULL LAWN CARE

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

Garden & Flower Beds Weeded

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

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

(work) 250-240-3459 (home) 250-586-8588

Drywall

Tree Service

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

DALE PHILLIPS TREE SERVICE

22 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Insulation & Vapor Barrier, Sound Proofing, Drywall & Finishing, Paint & Ceiling Texture, Skylite Repair.

22 YEARS EXPERIENCE

50% Labour Holdback Until First Prime @ 100%WILF Finish Guaranteed

250-927-1153

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â€“ TOPPING â€“ â€“ LIMBING â€“ â€“ FALLING â€“ FREE ESTIMATES EXPERT ADVICE ON ALL YOUR TREE NEEDS

Window/Gutter Cleaning

GUTTER CLEANING SIDING SOFT BRUSH CLEANED

ROOF DE-MOSSING Driveway, Patio, Decks.

POWER WASHING Just 4 U

Just 4 U

Rolfâ€™s Window Cleaning

250-586-5445

250-248-0422

Landscaping & Renovations - QUALITY AT ITS BEST

QUALITY AT ITS BEST

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

MODULAR HOMES COOMBS- RENT To Own, 14â€™x68â€™, newly renoâ€™d, all new flooring/windows. Call (250)248-2973.

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

HOMES FOR RENT

RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 3 bed ,2 bath 2nd story condo above Sears. appr 1600 sq ft . would suit working or retired couple, kids ok, pets neg. NON smoking, secure video monitored entrance. large updated kitchen, nook and dining areas, in suite laundry. see pics on kijiji. long term $1400

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

STORAGE 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.

OFFICE/RETAIL Retail / Professional Location for Lease in Qualicum Beach. 865 sq.ft. good exposure on Beach Road.

250-248-7100.

WANTED TO RENT Wanted: 1 Bedroom Apartment or 1 room, ground level. Small dog. Call 250-248-5047

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.

PARKSVILLE BRAND new apt, lrg 1bdrm, f/s, w/d, wheelchair accessible, $800 + utils available now. (250)701-3605.

TRANSPORTATION AUTO SERVICES

PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

PARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN 1 bdrm senior housing suite. Approx. 500 sq ft w/storage closet & balcony. Lrg bathrm w/walk-in shower. Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking. Scooter storage in bldg. N/S, N/P. Avail Dec 1st. $915/mo. 250-248-9154

Classifieds work. An economical solution to advertise your service!

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.

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.

Phone 250 248 6504

Call 250-248-9322

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

ATTENTION!

250-586-2015

Owners & Tenants Go to:

TRUCKS & VANS

islandsbesthomes.ca for the largest most comprehensive listing of RENTAL PROPERTIES

in our area.

1995 Chevy Van. 168,000km (good miles) Runs Excellent. Asking $3000. 250-240-0889 Ask for John or leave msg.

- BUYING - RENTING - SELLING -

SHARED ACCOMMODATION

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

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Cam Coss CONTRACTING

HALLS

MOBILE HOMES & PARKS

Call The News 250-905-0012 TODAY!

â€˘Hedges â€˘Trimming â€˘Shrub Removal â€˘Sea Soil/Mulch â€˘Gutters Cleaned â€˘Leaf Raking â€˘Haul Away â€˘Odd Jobs

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

REAL ESTATE

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Painting

BLAIRâ€™S FENCING Cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link. Repairs-Installation Residential Commercial

1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251

MAINTENANCE

Hi-Rigger

Fencing

Sales & Service.

PARKSVILLE: FABULOUS views, private, quiet. $500 inclds hydro, internet, cable, laundry, own bath & bedroom. Refs. Dec 1. (250)248-4334.

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Garage Sales www.used.ca

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ANGEL ESTATE SALES:

CEDAR, 2825 Barnes Rd, Nov 20-22 (9-6). Estate sale. Contents of house, out buildings & yard all being liquidated. This is a big one - donâ€™t miss it!! To view photos & more details www.estateliquidators.ca

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Members of the Parksville Taekwondo School got quite the training camp this past weekend as Master Dan Thornton, Canadian Junior National Taekwondo coach, gave out pointers. Thornton, who runs a taekwondo studio in Surrey, brought his years of experience to Parksville for their second annual Olympic Taekwondo training seminar, which allows students from across the Island to gain experience and knowledge from an elite master. “We’re very fortunate to have him here,” Master Brett Fee of Parksville Taekwondo School said. “This is the second time we’ve held this seminar and our hope is that we’ll be able to hold one seminar for every season going forward.” “We’ve already been looking into the next one early in the New Year, so we’re pretty excited about that. Giving our students, as well as others on Vancouver Island, the chance to come here and learn from someone with so much experience and knowledge is such a great thing.” “It can help them realize what it takes to get to that next level, if they choose to do so,” Fee said. “And it can give them some insight into some of the training that goes on and things that they can apply for themselves when it comes to taekwondo. It’s very informative and very hands on, so it’s a great experience all around.” Having the opportunity to welcome someone like Thornton to their school is a big deal, with his national team connection and experience, including spending more than ten years

training in Korea’s most elite university and high school programs. “My brother, Dustin, has known him for years,” Fee said. “So it’s really through his connection that we’re able to make this happen.” “Having Master Thornton here for the weekend — though it’s just a short amount of time — allows us to expand our little family that much more. He’s told our students that if they ever find themselves over on the mainland to come on by his studio in Surrey, which we’ve actually had a few students take advantage of.” “Making these kind of connections is important for the taekwondo community. It allows you to expand not only your network but to give students a chance to broaden their horizons as well when it comes to learning. It’s all about developing your students and doing it from the ground up and having something like this, it gives you that chance to do it.” The timing couldn’t have been more perfect for the training seminar, taking place just ahead of the B.C. Masters tournament. There will be a dozen members representing the Parksville school on the mainland, many of whom picked up a thing or two this past weekend. “It’s great timing,” Fee said. “That was a great way to get members even more interested, the fact that they could take what they’ve learned here and apply it to the tournament that’s coming up on the Mainland. I’m looking forward to seeing what they’ve learned and what they can apply for themselves.”

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Entering his second season at Boston University, Connor LaCouvee finds himself settling in as the number one goaltender for the Terriers hockey team. LaCouvee, 21 and hailing from Qualicum Beach, has started six games for the Terriers this season and has the stats to back it up, sporting a record of four wins, one loss and three ties, with a 2.49 goals against average and a .920 save percentage. Last weekend, LaCouvee backstopped the Terriers to earn a pair of ties against the top ranked Providence Friars. His efforts earned him the Hockey East Co-Defensive Player of the Week honour, having gone 3-0-2 in his last five starts while stopping 64 of 68 shots on net. “It’s pretty cool,” LaCouvee said. “Obviously, you can’t win a defensive award without the help of the team. I feel it’s a nice testament to how well our defence has been playing.” With the team getting off to a bit of a slow

start, it seems as though the Terriers have turned a corner and are rounding into form. As for LaCouvee, he’s been as steady as can be in net each time out on the ice. “I think it’s been going well,” LaCouvee said of the team’s start. “I think we all struggled a bit in the beginning, just as new teams can do so often. But each game we’re getting better and working towards our potential.” After spending his first season sitting behind Matt O’Connor, who spent three seasons at BU before being signed by the NHL Ottawa Senators, LaCouvee learned quite a bit in his freshman year and has put some of what he saw into his own game. “It’s a lot of fun,” he said. “I know whenever I’m playing I’m having fun. Last year, I got to sit back and watch and learn under Matt, so it was a good experience. I took his advice and methods and I’ve been able to apply them to my game and the thought process that goes along with it.” See LoCAL woRkiNg, page A38

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Martha Pow, far right, an original founding member of the Parksville Curling Club, presented the trophy to winners of the ‘A’ event from Qualicum Beach: Irene Creally, Lena West, Sandra Braithwaite and Lori Diack.

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player in the league with an impressive record of 38 wins and four loses. Lloyd Ausland, 32-10, of the Parksville Legion Shooters and Chad Trouton, 30-11, round out the top three. Stu Dunn hit the high mark for the week with 140. The highest of the week was 103 from Dustin Fee. League action continues on November 17.

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Results fRom week nine: Eagles Hall Straight Arrows: 20 — Allwood Finishers: 13 Parksville Legion Bristle Bashers: 22 — Parksville Legion Shooters: 11 Qualicum Legion Short Sighted Crew: 19 — Harris GM Hot Rodz: 14

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“I’m feeling pretty confident, I think as a goalie when you’re feeling confident you’re playing your best hockey. Coming into the season, I maybe put a bit too much pressure on myself and that’s why I didn’t start as well as I would’ve liked to.” No matter the way the season started, LaCouvee has found his form between the pipes and is making the case every time out for being the starting goaltender for the Terriers.

He also has the eye of the NHL as well, spending time last summer with the New York Rangers’ and Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks’ prospect camps. “It was great,” LaCouvee said. “Being able to be a part of the NHL for those two camps, it was just an awesome experience. Just being able to see what it takes to be a pro and how to develop those habits, it was very cool. The level of competition is so high there, even in the prospect camps, so it takes a lot of hard work to get there.”

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Latest potter case: The mysterious crystals Qualicum Beach potter embraces emerging technique in creating sparkling vases, bowls J.R. RARDON reporter@pqbnews.com

John Shauer admits that part of the fun of creating his crystalline pottery is that even he has no idea what will emerge when he opens the kiln to remove the piece. “Lots of these go into the garbage because the crystals don’t come out right,” said Shauer, 68. “But when you get one that’s right, they’re beautiful. You open the kiln and go, ‘Oh, look at that!’” The results, some of which Shauer displayed during Saturday’s Arrowsmith Potters Guild sale at Parksville Community Centre, can be striking. The crystals “grow” from a specially mixed glaze. They are activated in the final hours of firing after the temperature of the kiln is reduced from the initial firing heat. Until they begin to emerge from the background colour, Shauer said, he had no idea how many crystals will appear or what size or shape they will take. “And with different temperatures, you can get different co-

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Qualicum Beach potter John Shauer displays a vase created using his crystalline pottery technique during last weekend’s Arrowsmith Potter’s Guild show and sale at Parksville Community Centre.

lours,” he said. “I can apply the same glaze two times and end up getting two completely different looks.” The crystals form in a kaleidoscope of colour and shape, from circles to streaks to a sort of axe head shape with both curved a straight edges. The application of additional layers of glaze can cause a halo

effect or shadow, with the crystal appearing to have borders of one or more different shades. But on many of occasions, Shauer said, the crystals simply run together into a blob, or do not emerge at all. “You have to do it a long time to get good at it,” he said. “If the glaze is off by one per cent, it doesn’t work. They’re very

touchy; you get a lot of disasters.” Shauer, who also creates “traditional” pottery, has plenty of time to putter with his crystal formulas. The former owner of a janitorial business in Vancouver, Shauer was a bit of a latecomer to pottery. Born in Ontario before mov-

ing to the west coast with his family at the age of seven, he first took a pottery course in 1980. But, he said, he immediately set it aside as he focussed on his business and raising a family. In 1995, he joined a potter’s club in Tsawassen as a hobby, “for something to do.” Now, he says, he creates somewhat more work, but admits he does not make pottery on a full-time basis. “Now that I’m retired, I don’t want to feel like I’m working,” he said with a laugh. “My partner (Sue Wilkinson) is much more prolific than I am. “A lot of people are production potters. They have to keep cranking out work to sell. But I’m all over the place; I like experimenting.” Shauer said he first stumbled upon the crystalline pottery technique in 2005. His initial impression was that the form was garish, but was swayed by the higher prices the pieces fetch at sales and in galleries. On the other hand, he added, you have to go through a lot of time and material to earn that extra money. “It takes a bit of luck,” he said. “The first time I did it, I got a beautiful pot. I’m thinking, ‘Oh, that was easy.’ “The next time, it was just nothing.”

DEC. 6 AT KNOX UNITED CHURCH

Community Choir slates Christmas Concert The Parksville and District Community Choir will present its 46th annual Christmas Concert, NOËL, on Dec. 6 beginning at 2:30 p.m. at Knox United Church in Parksville. Under the direction of Ann Barber, the choir will

open with an ambitious presentation of Messe de Minuit pour Noël (Midnight Mass for Christmas) by Marc-Antoine Charpentier. Composed in 1690, the work is based on 11 popular French carols of the day, most of which are

dance-like in character. Charpentier blended the melodies with new material into a charming short mass that includes solos, duets and trios that will be sung by members of the choir. The Community Choir always enjoys the challenge of a major clas-

sical work and this one fits the bill. The concert then takes on a lighter flavour with a variety of popular Christmas gems from Canada and around the world. The Huron Carol, arranged by Robert B. Anderson; The Virgin Mary had a Baby

Boy by John Leavitt; In Dulci Jubilo, arranged by Audrey Snyder; Snow from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas; and Dormi Dormi, O Bel Bambin are just a few of the carols included in the program. The 50-voice mixed choir will be accompa-

nied by pianist Margaret Nelson. Tickets are $18 each. Tickets are available in advance at Mulberry Bush Bookstores in Parksville and Qualicum Beach. Tickets will also be available at the door. — Submitted by PDCC

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Sharpe jazz on tap Singer Eryn Sharpe brings jazz, R&B trio to MAC Jazz series JAZZ at the MAC returns this month with an appearance by the Eryn Sharpe Trio Friday, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. The Eryn Sharpe Trio is a Victoria-based jazz and R&B band founded in 2013. The band consists of Eryn Sharpe (lead vocals), Leon Nagasaki (guitar), and Nick Mintenko (bass). Sharpe and Nagasaki had been working together for a few years before the trio was formed, but it was the addition of Mintenko on bass that really helped their previous work click into place. The band’s motto is “Music in the Moment” and with that in mind they strive to preserve the rawness and innovation of the legends of jazz and R&B in their own interpretations and compositions. “Some voices have a truth to them that is undeniable,” said Nagasaki. When you hear one you can feel every atom in the room do a little shimmy and you think to yourself ‘now that’s just right,’” Nagasaki says on the band’s website. “I felt that shimmy the first time I

heard Eryn Sharpe sing four years ago.” Naturally, Sharpe can’t remember when she didn’t sing. Neither can her parents — and they did what they could to nurture her gift throughout her childhood. Sharpe grew up on Royal Conservatory exams and school musicals and, by her teen years, had wandered into the coffee shop folk music scene. Nagasaki recalls playing guitar at a jazz jam in a small bistro when Sharpe came over from the folk night to try singing jazz. “That night, we found we shared an aesthetic vision of what music can be and we’ve been working to make it real ever since,” he said. “With the recent addition of Nick on bass, Eryn and I have felt our years of work click into place like never before.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for Friday’s concert. Tickets are $15, or $12 for OCAC Members, and are available in advance at the MAC during gallery hours (10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday), or at the door. For more information, please contact the McMillan Arts Council at 250-248-8185 or visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com. — Submitted by The MAC

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Art. She also studied in Europe at the École des Beaus Arts in Geneva, Switzerland. de Jong has taught in the public school system and she has given private lessons. Her specialties lie in photography, watercolour and acrylic painting. She is an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA) and has been an executive member of the Arrowsmith chapter. Cafe Adagio is located at 147 Harrison Avenue in Parksville. Hours are Monday through Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, contact the McMillan Arts Centre at 250248-8185 or visit www.mcmillanartscentre.com. — Submitted by The MAC

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Moira Smiley, left, and Jayme Stone will appear at Errington Hall Sunday as part of Stone’s Lomax Project concert beginning at 8 p.m.

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Traditional folk gets update Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project showcases wide range of material Errington Hall continues its 2015-16 concert season this Sunday with Jayme Stone’s Lomax Project, a tribute to traditional music from around the world. Stone (banjo, vocals) will team with Moira Smiley (accordion, vocals), Sumaia Jackson (fiddle, vocals) and Tristan

Clarridge (cello, vocals) to bring to life a repertoire of Bahamian sea shanties, African-American a cappella from the Georgia Sea Islands, early Appalachian ballads and fiddle tunes, and more. Stone’s group is focusing on songs collected by folklorist and field recording pioneer Alan Lomax, who travelled to collect and record both the folk music of well-known musicians and work songs by everyday people, including sea captains, cowhands, fish-

ermen, prisoners and homemakers. Stone’s quartet will revive, recycle and reimagine these works in a show that begins at 8 p.m. Nov. 22. As always, coffee and treats will be available from the kitchen. Tickets are $25 and are available in advance from Cranky Dog in Parksville, Heaven on Earth in Qualicum Beach and Errington General Store. — Submitted by Errington Hall

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Family singing classes offered Esteem Vocals invites mid-Island families to take part in its four-week Let’s Sing Together holiday-themed vocal program beginning this Sunday, Nov. 22 at the Soundgarden in Coombs. Classes will be held each Sunday, from 3:304:45 p.m., through Dec. 13, and possible singouts may follow. The program, designed to bring together family members across generations, is a non-faith based, “just for fun” choir program with a repertoire that will cross cultures and religions.

Let’s Sing Together will be hosted by singer, songwriter and vocal instructor Sharon Marie Tomczyk. The cost, covering the full four-week course, is $25 for adults, $20 for youths 11-18 years and $16 for children 10-under. Kids under two years are free. For information or to register, visit www. esteemvocals.com or call Tomczyk at 250-7523950. — Submitted by Esteem Vocals ▸ CFS

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Writing for women Award-winning author Glenna Mageau will present The Write Workshop for Women at the McMillan Arts Centre Saturday, Nov. 28. This workshop will be an opportunity for women to discover and explore their writing talent. If you have even had an idea for a story, or felt like you’d like to write a book, this is your chance to explore

writing in a safe learning and sharing environment. Cost is $37 to register, but seats are limited. The class runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (please bring your lunch). For more information or to register, go to The Write Workshop (www.glennamageau.com), e-mail author@glammamageau.com or call 250-927-7963. — Submitted by the MAC

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Beautiful expansive ocean views from this home featuring 4 beds, 5 baths, a dream kitchen with state of the art European appliances, maple plank floors, 3 fireplaces, a library, & a home gym. Located in the heart of Qualicum Beach, a 5 minute walk to shopping, sandy beach, and waterfront dining.

Superb ocean views, 3,700 sqft., & architectural character reminiscent of First Nations long houses; including a 32 foot galleria with skylights. The open floor plan boasts natural elements with an entertainer’s kitchen, media room, & full billiards room. Spectacular patios situated on 8.7 acres, 550 feet of waterfront.

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195 MEMORIAL AVENUE C3 Zoning permits a wide variety of uses. 2 lots with 2 separate titles. Rare opportunity in the heart of Parksville. Adjacent property also listed for sale under MLS #399037, and for lease at $18.00/sqft. under MLS #399039.

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$1,795,000 1002 & 1010 LEE ROAD, FRENCH CREEK

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4737 Maple Guard Drive, Bowser

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$839,900

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How to improve your home’s curb appeal Men and women who have tried to sell a home are likely familiar with the phrase “curb appeal.” Curb appeal is similar to getting ready for a big date, only you’re not dressing yourself up to make a strong first impression. Instead, improving curb appeal involves dressing your home up in the hopes it makes a strong first impression on prospective buyers, many of whom will have a strong opinion about the property before they even get out of their cars to have a look around. A home with strong curb appeal can entice buyers who are likely to believe that a home with a well-maintained exterior is likely to have an equally impressive interior. Homeowners who want the process of selling their home to go smoothly can improve the property’s curb appeal in a number of ways, many of which don’t necessitate a substantial home improvement budget. * Clean up. The most effective way to improve curb appeal is to clean up the property. Many homeowners are savvy enough to remove toys and other items from the yard before showing a home, but cleaning up goes beyond removing clutter from the property. Make sure all hedges are trimmed and remove weeds, sticks and other debris from any flower beds. Lay mulch in the flower beds and garden, as mulch prevents weed growth while helping the soil retain moisture, resulting in more attractive gardens to catch a buyer’s eye. * Get an “edge” on other sellers. Edg-

ing is another easy and effective way to improve curb appeal. Edge driveways, sidewalks and other walkways around the property, removing or trimming anything that is hanging over the driveway or walkways. If the boundary between your driveway and lawn is not distinct, consider installing edging materials such as stone or bricks. The edging can be level with the driveway or elevated, but keep in mind that elevated driveway edging can protect the lawn, preventing kids from riding their bicycles onto the lawn or cars from driving onto it. Adding edging is not a very difficult do-it-yourself project.

* Take to the trees. Many homeowners grow accustomed to overgrown trees around their property and may not notice that low-hanging, unsightly branches are hiding the home from view. Buyers want to see the house, so take to the trees and trim any branches that hang too low or obscure your home. * Clean the gutters. Leaves and sticks hanging from the gutters are a red flag to buyers, who tend to associate clogged gutters with roof damage. Clean the gutters thoroughly before putting your home up for sale and keep them clean throughout the selling process. If your property includes lots of trees, install guards to

keep twigs and leaves out of the gutters. * Make the home accessible through the front door. Many homeowners enter their home through a side door or through their garage. If you fall into this category, keep in mind that prospective buyers will be entering through the front door, so make this area accessible. Clear any clutter, such as overgrown hedges, away from the front door, and consider upgrading the door handle to a more modern feature. In addition, make sure the lock on the front door doesn’t stick, forcing the realtor and buyers to immediately struggle before entering the home. You want buyers and their real estate agents to get in and out of the home as smoothly as possible. * Make sure all plants, including flowers, are living. Dehydrated or dead plants and flowers are eyesores, and they will give buyers the impression that you didn’t pay much attention to your property. Make sure all plants are alive and thriving and replace those that aren’t. You can replant new flowers or plants or just use potted plants instead. When purchasing new plants, choose low-maintenance varieties that appeal to buyers who want good vibrant plants but might not want to put in much work into the garden. This article was prepared by the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board“An Association of Realtors”, for the information and benefit of consumers.

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2290 sqft 4 bed custom w/ luxurious organic accents on .35 acre Hardwood floors, 18’ ceiling, woodstove, Kitchen w/granite island 2 lrg decks, RV/boat prkg, near beach, walking trails, marina, golf 576 sqft log cabin w/ocean/mtn views, Kitchen, FP, & lrg front deck

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Stately 2874 sqft 3 bed custom executive on landscaped 2.50 acres Spectacular Great Room, 2-storey ceiling vault, stone FP (propane) Deluxe Island Kitchen w/Silestone CTs & stainlessl appls, Den/Office Huge skylighted Bonus Rm, south-facing yard, firepit, pond w/bridge

INSPIRING & TIMELESS

$739,900

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An amazing opportunity! 2808 sqft 4 bedroom/2 bath on 2.20 acres Multi-zoning allows for retail sales, warehousing, and wholesaling Large south-facing deck, garage w/ WI cooler, detached workshop Existing retail space/shop, greenhouse, storage, mins to Parksville

CHARMING COUNTRY HOME $649,000

COLUMBIA BEACH BEAUTY

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$628,800

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ERRINGTON MULTI-ZONED

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Prestigious custom 2266 sqft 3 bed/2 bath w/Den/Office & Bonus Rm Open modern design, Acacia wood floors, floor-ceiling FP (nat gas) Exceptional Kitchen w/granite CTs, wood cabinetry, top-quality appls RV parking, garden areas, room to build a shop, landscaped .55 acre

DISTINGUISHED COOMBS ACREAGE

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NANOOSE BAY CHARMER

Bright & immaculate 1175 sqft 2 bed/2 bath in quiet private setting Open plan, 9’ ceilings throughout, hardwood flooring, nat gas FP Maple Kitchen w/stainless appls (incl gas stove) & breakfast bar Covered patio, garden space, mins to walking trails, golf, beach

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MADRONA EXECUTIVE RANCHER AMAZING QUALICUM ACREAGE

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Incomparable 2477 sqft 3 bed custom on landscaped .22 acre Panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia, islands, & mountains Wall-to-wall view windows, nat gas FP, vaulted ceiling, fir floors Maple Kitchen, patio, stunning upper deck overlooking beach

WALK-ON WATERFRONT!

$998,000

PARKSVILLE EXECUTIVE

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DETACHED GUEST CABIN!

QUALICUM LANDING LUXURY

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1500 sqft 3 bed/2 bath beach cottage in gated resort development Great seaside home, vacation getaway, or vacation rental investment Open plan, hardwood floors, patio w/ocean glimpse, deluxe Kitchen Complex amenities: heated pool, hot tub, clubhouse, steps to beach

ULTIMATE TURN-KEY HOME!

$398,000

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Bright and spacious 1524 sqft 2 bedrm/2 bath Craig Bay penthouse Urban edgy feel, open plan, gas FP, luxurious finishings, OH ceilings Spectacular ocean, island, mountain views from all main living areas Quartz Cts, 2 balconies (east & west), 2 underground parking spots

INCREDIBLE VIEWS!

$638,000

$598,000

FAIRWINDS GOLF VIEWS

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Distinguished 3863 sqft 3 bed/3 bath executive home on .37 acre Breathtaking views of golf course/forested hills from main living areas Lots of windows, 11’ ceilings, 2 gas FPs, gorgeous maple Kitchen Workshop, lrg deck, patio w/hot tub, sunny SW exposure, landscaped

LUXURIOUS FINISHINGS & FEATURES $949,000

FABULOUS BUILDING LOTS

OCEANVIEW BUILDING LOTS

MANY GREAT EXTRAS

ONYX OCEANVIEW CONDO

CRAIG BAY WALK-ON WATERFRONT PE

$559,000

Bright 1755 sqft 2 bed+Den executive in upscale neighborhood Stylish & elegance, 1 level living, hardwood floors, nat gas FP Island Kitchen w/stainless steel appls, wood cabinets, & pantry Dual patios east & west facing, reasonable strata fees, .13 acre

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Custom-built 2376 sqft 3 bedrm/5 bath rancher on forested 2.39 acres Great Room w/cathedral ceiling, hardwood flooring, & picture windows Gourmet dream Kitchen, Master Suite w/6 pc ensuite, full Guest Suite 2 spacious decks, 3 bay garage, detached 2-bay shop/garage, gardens

SOPHISTICATED & LUXURIOUS

$879,000

• Ocean & pond views! 1705 sqft 2 bedrm/3 bath Nantucket model • Main level living, large patio w/ western exposure overlooking pond

OPEN HOUSE 1320 SALTSPRING PLACE, CRAIG BAY SUN NOV 22 • 1-3PM HOSTED BY MARY-ANN KENNEDY

VIEWS, VIEWS VIEWS!

$549,900

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Choose from an amazing selection of ready-to-develop bldg lots LQRV-forested 1.1 acre, mountain views, SW exposure $65,000 Hilliers-.47 acre, backs onto creek, on a quiet cul-de-sac $87,500 Qualicum River Estates-2.50 acres, potential for views $149,900 Nanoose-2 Timberstone Estates building lots, priced fr $188,000 Qualicum North-5.14 acre, level lot, zoned for 2 homes, $238,000

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LQRV-.21 acre, amazing value, distant ocean/mtn views $49,900 Nanoose-.38 acre, Beachcomber, potential ocean views $189,000 Fairwinds-.30 acre, level lot, ocean & mountain views, $199,900 Qualicum North-.37 acre, ocean and mountain views, $250,000 Nanoose-3 Nuttal Ridge lots, fabulous views, each lot $499,000 Qualicum North-.71 acre, oceanfront, 250’ of frontage $628,000

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Thursday, November 19, 2015 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News