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Changes on way? Frustrated operators meet with councillors JOHN HARDING
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It may be time to look at different ways to operate the Qualicum Beach Airport, says town councillor Bill Luchtmeijer. Currently, the town owns and operates the facility, but does not have a staff member on site. Luchtmeijer says the management of the facility basically entails a town staff member working “off the corner of their desk from town hall.” “We don’t have a staff member or manager on site,” said Luchtmeijer. “We are not airport operators.” Qualicum Beach town council asked staff months ago for a report about what it would take to develop an airport authority to manage the facility. Luchtmeijer asked staff again for that report at town council’s most recent meeting but was told by town manager Mark Brown that staff had “other priorities.” Luchtmeijer said tree cutting and snow clearing are major issues for those who use the airport, chiefly KD Air, Orca Air and Sunwest Helicopters. There have been times Transport Canada has not allowed flights in or out of the airport because of the unkempt trees or because of snow removal issues. “Those issues should have been obvious,” said Luchtmeijer. “We are just too far away physically to stay on top of it.” KD Air owner Diana Banke said she met Thursday morning with Luchtmeijer and his fellow councillors Mary Brouilette and Scott Tanner to discuss the airport.
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TRAINING DAY: A training exercise by firefighters Saturday saw a well-recognized Parksville house at the corner of Jensen Avenue and Alberni Highway torched. The old, city-owned house was slated for demolition and so firefighters lit the fire to teach members about smoke conditions and, when it was safe to enter, how to vent a roof and how to attack a fire. Part of Jensen Avenue was closed for the exercise and many people gathered around the safety tape to watch the action.
Railway crosses another bridge RDN gives provisional approval to tax increase for E&N Rail Line NEIL HORNER
gent upon regular passenger service being resumed. If it receives final approval at the next full RDN board meeting, it will result in a one-time tax increase of $10.92 on a $350,000 property. The issue was hotly debated Tuesday night as delegations and directors spoke both for and against the proposal by the Island Corridor Founda-
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They had many questions and they did so reluctantly, but directors at the Regional District of Nanaimo this week gave provisional approval to a request for $945,000 in funding to upgrade the E&N Rail line on Vancouver Island. That funding however is contin-
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tion to upgrade the trestles and rail bridges between Victoria and Courtenay. Speaking in favour of the plan was Andre Sullivan of the nanaimo Economic Development Corporation, who stressed the money would unlock over $20 million from senior levels of government — all of which would be spent on Vancouver Island. See BUSINESS PLAN, page A6
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STARTING POINT Branding workshop for tourism operators Learn how the region’s new brand can work for your business at the Living the Brand Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 27. The workshop is being presented by the Parksville Qualicum Beach Tourism Association to help stakeholders understand the new brand and how it can be used to meet their marketing objectives. The session will be held at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre from 9 a.m. — noon. Visit www.visitparksvillequalicumbeach.com for more information or call 250-248-6300. RSVP to Blain Sepos at blain@ oceansidetourism.com. —NEWS Staff
PVFD collecting food this weekend AUREN RUVINSKY
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Individual residents, businesses and whole apartment or strata complexes are collecting goods for this weekend’s big Parksville Volunteer Fire Department’s annual food and toy drive. All through the weekend, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, fire department volunteers will circulate through residential neighbourhoods with fire truck lights flashing, collecting non-perishable food items and/or new, unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army’s Christmas campaign. Quality Foods grocery bags have been distributed in previous editions of The NEWS that can be filled and left on door steps or obvious spots in front of your house.
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TOY DRIVE NOV. 28 AT TIGH-NA-MARA
Caring tradition continues SOS has coordinated this Christmas program since 1968 In 1968, concerned community groups called upon the Society of Organized Services to coordinate a Christmas program to help the less fortunate throughout District 69. Forty-four years later, SOS continues to offer this support to local residents, and it continues with the Toy Drive Breakfast at Tigh-Na-Mara Nov. 28. The NEWS asked SOS some questions recently about what they do and who they serve: Q. Who are these individuals seeking help? A. Those down on their luck, unemployed, struck by illness, hit by sudden financial burden, or loss. With the costs of food, rent, and gas skyrocketing, more and more people find it impossible to make ends meet, let alone afford more than the very basic necessities. While many struggle through silently, even the very proud will reach out for help at this time of year. Nobody
wants to see a child go without a Christmas, or a neighbour face the day alone. Q. Where do all the toys collected on the Toy Drive go? A. SOS has a goal to see that none are forgotten at Christmas. Each year, hundreds from the surrounding communities visit the SOS Toy Shop to handpick gifts for their children. Great effort is made to respect the dignity of all visitors. A lovely reception room is decorated, and baked treats and beverages are offered to all as they wait to choose their gifts. Q. What about adults? A. While children are the focus of attention, SOS is aware that this can be a very lonely time of year for many adults. Treat-filled Christmas stockings are delivered to those without close friends or family. These stockings are the only bit of Christmas many receive, and they are accepted with great joy and appreciation. Caring is a priceless gift
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to those who feel they are alone in the world. Q. How bout some numbers? A. Last year, thousands of gifts were gathered and more than $102,000 in cash donations were received from the community. All of this and more was used to help more than 2,000 local residents have a happy Christmas. Each year, the number of individuals seeking help at Christmas rises. This year should be no exception. With the hope that all who come will receive help, SOS has set a goal of $110,000 for the Caring for Kids at Christmas program. The need is great, but SOS has faith in the compassion of our local communities. Once again, SOS is very proud to represent communities from Nanoose to Bowser, and Errington to Lasqueti, who step up to take care of their own. May this year be another Merry Christmas for all.
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on the former board. “Let’s get on with getting A marathon meeting of the this museum moving,” said museum society produced an Harrison, who later removed entire new board of directors his name from the ballot for after heated debate in a packed re-election as vice-president. “I guess we’re all going to vote room Tuesday afternoon. After three-and-a-half hours and to hell with the bylaws. Why of sometimes-nasty discussion don’t we have an election and over a number of topics, includ- if you’re not happy with what ing who was allowed to vote in we’ve done, boot us out.” New president Williams tried the board elections, former museum manager Buddy Williams to reach out to everyone after was victorious over incumbent his election. “I don’t want to exclude anyKen Welwood in the election for the position of president of the one, there’s been too much of that around here,” Parksville and Dissaid Williams. “I’m trict Historical Sohoping you can all ciety. work with me.” The house of After Harrison cards for the incumwithdrew his name bents then fell, as for vice-president, they were either dePippa Olivier was feated or withdrew acclaimed for that their names for the remaining board position. Richard positions. The sociKellow withdrew ety oversees the muhis name for second BUDDY WILLIAMS seum, the grounds vice-president, and and the artifacts, Craig Carmichael and has more than $1.5 million was acclaimed. Lynn Brown in the bank after a large bequest withdrew her name for the a few years ago. treasurer’s position, and Peter There were about 70 peo- Kawerau was acclaimed. Aiple packed into the museum leen Fabris won an election for for the society’s annual gener- secretary over incumbent Maral meeting Tuesday. Long-time ilyn Dingsdale and both David members told The NEWS these Haynes and Rosemary Williams annual general meetings often were acclaimed for director poattracted less than 20 people in sitions. The new board mirrors a list the past. Even before the meeting be- called the New Slate that was gan, there were angry exchang- provided to The NEWS before es in the lobby about who was the meeting Tuesday. The New going to be allowed to vote in Slate also listed the museum the elections. At issue were in- manager as Colleen Parsley, so terpretations of the society’s it’s unclear whether the new bylaws, its constitution and the board will go through a compeB.C. Societies Act. In the end, tition and/or traditional hiring it was vice-president Cam Har- process for that position. rison who shook the impasse Archiving/cataloguing isloose, suggesting everyone in sues, programming, the use of the room who is a paid mem- grant money and the general ber should be allowed to vote, a openness of the society board change in the stance he had tak- seemed to be the issues that en only minutes earlier when he fired up the New Slate candistood firmly with his colleagues dates and their supporters.
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COMING TO YOUR NEIGHBOUHOOD: Mike Davidson, Paul Roy and Liz Olson of the Parksville Volunteer Fire Department ask people to watch for them circulating in the community picking up food and toys for the Salvation Army this weekend.
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“I think we got a real good feeling that perhaps things will change at the airport,” Banke told The NEWS late Thursday. Banke said she believes an airport authority “is usually way too many people and that costs money and this airport can’t afford that.” “What we’re looking for is (for the town to) delegate an airport manager.” Banke said the head tax levied by the town on her business — a certain amount charged for every passenger flying in and out — has
increased every year the past four years and is scheduled to increase 17 per cent again in January. “The fees keep rising and rising and we get nothing for it,” said Banke. “The town needs to take a look at how they treat their community businesses.” Banke also expressed concerns the town is going to reduce the length of the runway by 150 feet next month due to concerns over trees and a neighbouring farm.
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NOTICE OF INTENT RE: LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING ACT PATRON PARTICIPATION ENTERTAINMENT FOR FOOD PRIMARY LICENCE An application has been received by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch, Victoria, BC, from Deez Bar & Grill Ltd., operating the Deez Bar & Grill at 3353 West Island Highway, Qualicum Beach, BC, to allow for patron participation entertainment. Residents and owners of businesses located within a .8 kilometer (1/2 mile) radius of the proposed site may comment on this proposal by writing to: THE GENERAL MANAGER LIQUOR CONTROL AND LICENSING BRANCH PO Box 9292 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9J8 PETITIONS AND FORM LETTERS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. To ensure the consideration of your views, your letter must be received on or before December 16, 2012. Your name and address must be included. Please note that your comments may be made available to the applicant or local government officials where disclosure is necessary to administer the licensing process.
QB shooting suspect David Obetkoff remanded until Nov. 23 for incident Saturday NEIL HORNER
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Police have charged a man in connection with a shooting last Saturday in Qualicum Beach. On Tuesday, Crown counsel proposed four counts against 56-year-old David Obetkoff, including one count of aggravated assault, one count of criminal negligence by using a firearm, one count of criminal
negligence by showing wanton or reckless disregard for the lives of safety of other persons and one count of possessing a loaded or restricted firearm. Obetkoff has been remanded in custody with his next court appearance scheduled for Nov. 23 in Nanaimo Provincial Court. The charges stem from an incident at a home on Kenmuir Road just after
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His support wasn’t unconditional however, as he called for a caveat to be placed on the funding that required passenger service to be restored. Speaking against the plan was Qualicum Beach resident Jim Bergot, who said there was a disturbing lack of information being shared by the ICF about the proposal and he expressed concern that the quoted price to get rail service restored was unreasonable. This concern was echoed by several directors at the meeting. “I guess what really concerns me is that when I read the reports... it says rehabilitation will cost $80 million,” said Qualicum Beach director Dave Willie. “So when I see a business plan from the freight side that doesn’t even hit a million and a half dollars a year, I’m trying to figure out who is going to cover this $50 to $60 million over 10 years, when the business plan doesn’t have that much revenue. How can we make the numbers work? If the freight doesn’t work, there’s no passenger train.” Parksville director Marc Lefebvre also had questions about the proposal. “The whole issue begs the question of a Vancouver Island transit strategy and how rail fits into that,” he said, noting as well that the repair estimate for the tracks seemed low. He also asked about contingency plans for major repairs, should they be required. Coombs-Errington director Julian Fell said he was willing to support the request at the committee level, but stressed he had serious reservations, which, if not satisfied in the next two weeks, could result in him changing his vote. In response, Island Corridor Foundation head Graham Bruce stressed that Southern Rail has agreed to be the railway operator and the funds being requested were deemed sufficient to run
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about drugs,” and he was surprised to find one of the housing options While there are some services here is only open to people strugfor those struggling without a gling with substance abuse. “There are no doors opening, home in District 69, others still everyone keeps passing the buck,” “fall through the cracks.” That’s how Bob described his Bob complained and said he experience living in the Parksville would love any help that was availarea where he has been looking for able. The NEWS met Bob while he “a clean quiet place, nothing fanwas being helped by Robin Campcy.” There is an “extreme weather” bell and the Mana Ministries van, homeless shelter, Victoria’s homeless scene is which circulates in the region disoperated by the all about drugs tributing basic Salvation Army emergency supand Oceanside BOB plies like tents Task Force on and sleeping bags, Ho m e l e s s n e s s, which Campbell but it is only open when it’s snowing, below -2 C or said they could always use more of. The van can be found from 10 near zero with rain. There are also a number of ser- a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays at the vices accessible through task force Parksville Legion. To make a donamember groups like the Society of tion, help or get help call 250-248Organized Services (SOS), Salva- 0845 or ask at any church. On days the emergency shelter tion Army and Lions Club housing is going to open (from 6 p.m. to 8 projects. Bob said he is having a lot of a.m.) the Salvation Army puts out trouble navigating the system and a sign and notices go up at strateis on some wait lists that are ru- gic locations throughout the region like the Errington Post Office, moured to be years long. Renata Sutherland, executive Career Centre and St. Stephen’s director of the SOS and task force Church soup kitchen in Qualico-chair, said every case is differ- cum Beach. Partners like the SOS, ent and a lot of the possible help RCMP, BC Ambulance, health audepends on the individual’s spe- thority and regional district are cific obstacles to finding regular also notified. The shelter is in the Salvation housing. Groups like the SOS and Salva- Army Church, 187 Alberni Hightion Army are the best point of en- way in downtown Parksville. They try both for people looking for help have a 24-hour phone (250-954and looking to help or donate, she 3082) where people can find out if said and they can help direct them the shelter is open or get the number of the crisis line. to the most appropriate service. While some may not be aware Bob, who said he has emphysema and hardening of his arter- of there being a homelessness isies, came to Parksville specifically sue in the region, a survey last year to get away from Victoria where counted 43 homeless people, inhe said the “homeless scene is all cluding five children.
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Call for railway cash deserves scrutiny
RDs should think twice about handing over funds without asking hard questions JIM STURGILL
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The Island Corridor Foundation, the nonprofit that owns the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway, recently started asking regional districts up and down Vancouver Island for $3.2 million to repair bridges along the route. So far, Alberni-Clayoquot has agreed to contribute $115,000, and the Cowichan Valley district has pledged $488,100. Last week, the CRD’s Finance Committee approved $1.2 million for the ICF, pending approval of the CRD board. Island taxpayers need to be concerned. A CRD staff report stated the $3.2 million won’t cover the upgrades needed for commuter and freight rail services. Worse yet, the ICF has not obtained any commitment from VIA Rail to resume basic passenger service. Regional districts should think twice about handing over funds without asking hard questions about how the ICF will spend the money — and how the ICF is governed. First of all, the ICF’s claim
that it will cost only $3.2 mil- Why has the ICF performed lion to get all 48 bridges and practically no maintenance to trestles up to basic operational the railway? I have been a member of level strains credibility. A Febthe ICF’s rail operruary 2012 report ations committee conducted for the for several years Ministry of Transafter it acquired portation said the E&N from Cait would cost at nadian Pacific in least $8.7 million 2006. In 2010, our to get the bridges committee began operational and questioning the operating for 10 poor condition years. Has the ICF JIM STURGILL and overall safety got any estimates of the railway, but from contractors? Where is its business plan were told by ICF Chief Operfor this work? It seems the ating Officer Graham Bruce ICF has decided that only its that this was none of our conboard members and employ- cern. In January 2011, Graham ees need to know what its plan Bruce told our committee that is for this money. The public it was no longer needed, but is supposed to provide cash, never explained why. Two and not ask any questions — months later, VIA stopped even though serious questions passenger service due to the poor condition of the track. need asking. What concerns me is that VIA Rail provided the railway with an annual subsidy safety violations had to be of $1.2 million when it ran the brought to VIA’s attention bepassenger service. The ICF fore anything was done to stop also receives $340,000 annu- the train from operating. The ICF was not happy ally from Telus for telecommunications lines that run about this. ICF board co-chair along its right-of-way. What Mary Ashley told a member of happened to all those funds? our committee soon afterward
that VIA had decided to halt service on the basis of “inaccurate information”. Now the ICF admits that it needs millions to bring that track up to basic operational safety — effectively admitting that the track was unsafe when passenger service stopped. In its pitch to regional districts, the ICF has given the impression that the bridge repairs were unexpected. But the problems have been known for some time: in October 2010, a different consultant submitted a report about the state of the E&N’s bridges. That report, however, has remained a secret. The ICF refused to provide the report to our operations committee. What don’t they want the public to see? I want to see railway service return. However, I believe the regional districts should refuse the funding request until the ICF has a new executive, a transparent board, and a realistic plan. Jim Sturgill is a railway consultant, a former E&N locomotive engineer, and a member of the E&N Railway Action Group.
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ost non-profit societies spend time quarreling over one thing or another, and some members even find the time and energy to organize a total takeover of the board. However, most non-profit societies don’t have $1.5 million in the bank. The preservation of our region’s history is important to many of our residents. The Parksville and District Historical Society is the group that does that for us all, along with operating the museum and grounds at Craig Heritage Park. On Tuesday, disgruntled society members staged a total coup, tossing the society’s former board and installing a former employee, Buddy Williams, as president. It was a messy divorce, one that took more than three hours to sort out in a room made for 40 but packed with 70 people. And it may have taken longer, and delivered more nasty, personal comments, if it wasn’t for a man named Cam Harrison. It was clear to everyone except a few former boards members who wanted to cling to power, that change wasn’t only in the wind, it was in their faces. Some board members tried to hide behind oddly-crafted bylaws that apparently limited who could vote, but those organizing this coup were too strong in numbers and too vocal. In the end, democracy won because Harrison, the board’s vice-president, fell on his sword. He could see the writing on the wall and he suggested the impasse end with all paid up members being allowed to vote, even if that meant kicking him and his group off the board. Williams and the coup leaders owe Harrison a large thank-you. He selflessly gave up his spot on the board to support the bigger picture, the museum. We wish Williams and his new group loads of luck. There are many challenges ahead. We believe the top priority should be the archiving of items — less than 500 of the museum’s 10,000-piece collection is properly archived. The new board already has accountability and transparency issues. The slate of board candidates put forward by the coup leaders also included a name for museum manager. So much for an open competition for that key position. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters WATERFRONT IS KEY Congratulations to Andrew Brown for his letter to the editor (THE NEWS, Nov. 9), in which he proposes that a phased waterfront restoration project should be a planning priority� for our town council. He further states that our waterfront should define the Town of Qualicum Beach as a sought-after regional and provincial destination. I fully agree and believe we should act forthwith on this matter. This is a constructive, timely and inspiring proposal, one that has the potential to unite all residents and to “stimulate our collective imagination� (in Brown’s words). Far more promising and deserving of our support than seemingly encouraging four-orfive-storey buildings in the downtown core of Qualicum Beach. Council members should get behind this proposal and show they can work together to serve and protect the public interest. They should act with all due dispatch, ending the year on a positive note! Perhaps a New Year’s resolution by the council to make the waterfront project a priority and to start a conversation with all residents in 2013? JEAN T. FOURNIER Qualicum Beach
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BE SEEN AT NIGHT I sit and I wonder: where are all these dogs going? A number of purebred dogs went missing last year. Now, purebred dogs are starting to disappear this year. Were the first ones stolen? Do we have thieves in the area? I ponder: why is everyone so concerned with their dogs being seen at night? Dogs have their blinkers and their reflective vests on, but their owners are dressed in black and invisible in the winter’s inky night. Why is that? And where are the rules for car drivers and bicycle lanes? Bikes are the silent runners that can come up to my car as I am about to make a right hand turn. Why don’t folks use their signals as they drive? Last I recall, it was that little handle on the driving column that moved with a touch of the finger. It was never put there for your use. It was put there for mine. I’m not a mind reader you see. I believe it was designed so life would run smoothly. I guess inquiring minds want to know.
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AN IMPERIAL CONFLICT I cannot speak for other veterans, but as a former British Commando who served in Burma, I found Mr. Ribbins’ John-Wayne-like tale from the jungles of Malaya (“I got him through the head...it was marvelous.”) repugnant. Unlike most of us who couldn’t wait to get back to our homes and loved ones, for RAF pilot Ribbins, the party apparently ended too soon. So, he joined the London Met Police for awhile but it wasn’t long before adventure called him thousands of miles away to Malaya where the British Empire was struggling to keep control over their patchwork of Colonies that comprised the Peninsula. This 1948 conflict was about control, not of oil — but of rubber. And the British rubber plantation owners were not about to relinquish it to the Communist guerillas who, by the way, had just finished fighting with the British to fend off the marauding Japanese. Britain did not declare war, as the plantation owners were not insured for loss due to war, so the conflict was officially called “police work,” during which the British “police” dropped 545,000 tons of bombs, killing more than 3,000 civilians. They set the village of Batang Kali on fire and slaughtered 24 unarmed Chinese inhabitants. The Brits interned 34,000 people, sprayed hundreds of acres with defoliant and employed the services of head hunters from Borneo to bring in the heads of guerrillas — no trophy photos permitted, thank you. There are no good wars and very few necessary ones. May those who fought in the necessary ones be “Always Remembered.” LAURENCE E. WAYMAN Qualicum Beach
A NORMAL PROCESS I refer to Neil Dawe’s letter (THE NEWS, Nov. 13) criticizing the letter of Alf Randal (THE NEWS, Nov. 9) as being, as he put it, “full of nonsense.” Everyone has the right to say what he is
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TO FAMILY, FRIENDS We would like to thank our family and friends for joining us to celebrate our 65th anniversary recently. Many thanks for the cards, flowers and gifts and to the Rainbow Stew Cloggers and Coombs Old Time Fiddlers for entertaining us. Also, big thank you goes out to our daughters and their helpers for a wonderful party. We feel blessed with so many friends. BARB AND KEN ROSS Bowser Historical & Charming...
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE THAT Parksville City Council proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 1488 cited as “Parksville Highway Closure Bylaw, 2012, No. 1488” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – closure of a portion of that certain parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Parksville, in the Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as that portion of road abutting the remainder of Lot A, Block 725, District Lot 97, Nanoose District, Plan 31814, Except Part in Plan 32758 (also known as 401 Moilliet Street South), and Lot 2 of Block 725, District Lot 97, Nanoose District, Plan 27692 Except Part in Plan VIP52133 (also known as 485 Alberni Highway) and Lot 1, Block 725 and of District Lot 97, Nanoose District, Plan 32758, Except Part in Plan VIP53619 (also known as 501 Alberni Highway). It is proposed to place this bylaw before City Council for consideration of final adoption at the regular Council meeting scheduled for December 3, 2012. The proposed Bylaw and Plan may be inspected at the Department of Community Planning and Building, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting the bylaw to Parksville City Council by submitting a letter addressed to: Mayor and Council, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3. All submissions must be received by the Corporate Officer no later than noon, Wednesday November 28, 2012.
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et’s be clear faster than you can say paright from the rum-pa-pum-pum. start. I’m not I’m like Santa himself, cheap. dripping golden gewgaws, I don’t care By Neil Horner gadgets and gizmos to all what people say about and sundry — budget be my lugubrious slow-draw damned, full speed ahead! wallet work at the coffee Spending for people shop. I’m really not. like me is easy at this time Rather, I would deof year. On a good day, scribe myself as perhaps you can walk down a busy at worst ... overly suggeststreet at this holly jolly season and hear Christmas ible. But yeah, I admit it. Whatever the music the whole way, if the stores have their doors open. Yeah, I know. Awecause, it’s a problem. I would liken my situation to that of some! But then there’s New Year’s and all Pavlov’s other dog — the one you never hear about — the mutt that not only of a sudden the Christmas music dries learned to drool at the sound of his right up. And then, well, the magic is gone. master ringing a bell, but quickly got to the point where it couldn’t drool at If the Christmas bells ain’t ringin’ my all — not a drop —unless the bell was bank account ain’t droolin’. I just can’t get into it. actually being rung. There’s something hollowed out That’s me with Christmas music. There. I’ve said it. My dirty laundry from the shopping experience that no is out, flapping in the wind for all the quiet humming of Frosty the Snowman can dispel. world to see. And the months drag on ... JanuSince I was a toddler, year after year after year, the advent of the Christmas ary, February, March, barely able to music season has meant it’s time to buy more than a jug of milk and a loaf punch out the piggy bank and shop, of bread. August, September — wallet hand flacid, virtually paralysed. It just shop, shop. Unfortunately, just like Pavlov’s oth- doesn’t work any more. It’s not until mid-October and the er dog, I proved to be far too willing to live up to the societal expectations of mandatory gorge on candy and fireme. As it turned out, I was too eager, works that my inner Cratchet can start to peep out of its shell. too suggestible. If I’m really lucky I’ll start to hear the Now, just like Pavlov’s famous bell, whenever I hear The Little Drummer first whisps of Christmas music by earBoy or White Christmas, I just can’t ly November. And that’s when the real me — the help myself and I whip out my wallet
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hyper-generous anti-Grinch — is back. For this reason I was pretty put out recently when a major national retailer bowed to an avalanche of public pressure and paused its Christmas music for a couple of weeks. For some reason, people were upset at the store piping in its seasonal songs on Nov. 1. As if anyone could ever get heartily sick of Christmas music! I don’t know about you, but those were a couple of very precious weeks wasted. Just think, Mr. Tightwad me could have walked into that store, pinching my pennies to hear them squeak and then had my heart-swelling Grinch moment, my Ebenezer Scrooge conversion right there in the store, two whole weeks ago. But no, now I have to wait until this weekend and the kickoff to the innumerable craft fairs in the area to get the fix I need. In a perfect world, retailers would pipe in Christmas music 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 12 months of the year. And then, all of Oceanside or District 69 or Parksville-Qualicum Beach or whatever the heck it is we call ourselves these days would get the opportunity to see the real me — and oh my, how the bounty would flow! Because I don’t want you to think I’m cheap — and really, isn’t that what’s important? Neil Horner is the assistant editor of the Parksville Qualicum Beach News and a regular columnist.
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A call for a referendum ‘The drug laws do far more harm than the drugs themselves’ NEIL HORNER
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Allan Boisvert doesn’t think a person caught smoking a joint should have it dog them for the rest of their lives. Because of this, the Parksville resident and marijuana activist is organizing two public forums on the marijuana issue, featuring former NDP leadership contender and decriminalization promoter Dana Larsen. The first of these is slated to be held at the Qualicum Beach Library on Friday, Dec. 7, from noon to 1 p.m., with a second event at the Parksville Civic Centre from 7 - 9 p.m. The subject of the talk, Boisvert said, will be an impending provincial referendum on marijuana decriminalization. “This is not just for people who want to decriminalize marijuana,” he said. “This is for all the people in the province who vote.” The referendum, he said, will not seek outright legalization or
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even complete decriminalization. Rather, he said, it will seek to amend the Police Act. “We want to put cannabis enforcement as the lowest priority,” he said. “It’s not decriminalization in the sense that if you are caught you get a monetary fine. It’s decriminalization in the sense that police procedures and priorities would put it to the lowest end of the scale, so there would be no fines.” Boisvert said the idea has merit in several areas. “The drug laws do far more harm than the drugs themselves,” he said. “If you catch some poor kid smoking pot, it follows him for the rest of
his life. Why do that? Tens of thousands of Canadians are already in that boat. They can’t travel across the border.” Besides taking away the criminal sanction for possessing and using small amounts of marijuana, Boisvert said the move would also take away a crucial source of funding for criminal gangs. “This is just the groundwork for the vote, which probably won’t happen for another two years,” he said. “It’s not a scary thing. It’s really a pretty sensible policy. The way it is now, the only ones making money are the criminals. All the profits go to them.” The meetings come after federal Liberal heavyweight Justin Trudeau came out in favour of decriminalization and a group calling itself Stop the Violence B.C. —made up of former attorneys general, mayors and other high-profile figures — issued a call for cannabis use to be decriminalized in the province. “It’s the sensible thing to do. For adults, it would be taxed and regulated, while the penalties for minors would be the same as if they were caught using alcohol under-age.”
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Poetry, voice set this man apart BRENDA GOUGH
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Those who attended the Port Theatre’s Spotlight Series presentation of Hawksley Workman Nov. 9 were treated to an evening of sheer brilliance. Ryan Corrigan better known by his stage name Hawksley Workman, is a Canadian rock singer-songwriter who has garnered critical acclaim for his blend of cabaret pop and glam rock. Workman is a prolific artist whose phenomenal musical performances are peppered with some quirky comedy. His music is described as alternative pop rock, but what sets it apart is his poetry combined with his most impressive instrument — his massive voice, which can only be described as brilliant. His 12-year career has produced many records, all ambitiously creative and defying categories. The six times nominated and two time Juno award winner has enjoyed radio success in Europe and Canada and has written songs for celebrated artists the world over. Workman’s production work (18 albums) has been attached to many successful artists including Tegan and Sara, Serena Ryder, Great Big Sea, Sarah Slean, and Jeremy Fisher. He is a multi-instrumentalist, playing guitar, drums, bass, keyboards and singing and when Workman sings his
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voice soars. He hits high notes that only a few male artists can do. Workman commanded the stage along with his keyboard accompanist Todd Lumley aka Mr. Lonely whose piano prowess was equally impressive. Together the duo was brilliant particularly when they did a duet on the same piano. What was unique about last Friday’s concert was how his performance fused the energy of a rock concert with the intimacy of theatrical story-telling. He connected with the audience
with interesting anecdotes about how many of his songs were inspired including some real break-up stories. Watching him perform on stage the audience not only got to hear poetic songs, but enjoyed a stand up comedy act as well. Chit-chatting in a casual way his humorous recollections made for a most entertaining evening that provided a glimpse into Workman’s crazy world. His story about missing a post Grammy award party being hosted by pop icon Prince because he ate some bad sushi was hilarious.
TAKE NOTICE THAT Parksville City Council proposes to adopt Bylaw No. 1487 cited as “Parksville Highway Closure Bylaw, 2012, No. 1487” pursuant to Section 40 of the Community Charter. The purpose of the proposed bylaw is to close and remove the dedication of certain portions of highway – that certain parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in the City of Parksville, in the Province of British Columbia, more particularly known and described as all that portion of road in Lot A, District Lot 74, Nanoose District, Plan 27467, Except Parts in Plans VIP72675 and VIP74693 known as 826 Island Highway West. It is proposed to place this bylaw before City Council for consideration of final adoption at the regular Council meeting scheduled for December 3, 2012. The proposed Bylaw and Plan may be inspected at the Department of Community Planning and Building, Parksville Civic and Technology Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville, BC, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Anyone who considers themselves affected by the proposed bylaw is provided an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting the bylaw to Parksville City Council by submitting a letter addressed to: Mayor and Council, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Box 1390, Parksville, BC V9P 2H3. All submissions must be received by the Corporate Officer by no later than noon, Wednesday, November 28, 2012.
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Pennies for Presents Thank You to our many generous readers who collected and donated 796,000 pennies for our “Pennies For Presents” campaign last year.
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Colour guard stands firm at Remembrance Day ceremony at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre this past Sunday.
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RCMP march in the parade held in Qualicum Beach.
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Even during rough childhood, people asked for advice
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relative newcomer to the Island and to reading my columns raised the question of why my columns are named Hope and Happiness. It was a good question, since he had read only my recent columns on bullying, anxiety, legacy and alcoholism — not happy topics. Next month will be the 12th anniversary of my writing a column for The NEWS. Probably few of you remember, but the original header was: “The hope and happiness business: New columnist to explore the mind and problems big and small.” That was the beginning of the name Hope and Happiness. The underlying principle from which I write my columns is this: We are all hard-
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wired to seek happiness and before we moved there. They there is always hope. knew that we were bordering on poverty as my mother When I was a teen in the struggled to raise me and my small Ontario town of El- By Dr. Neill Neill three younger brothers. Then mira, I didn’t have a lot of eight years later, when I was friends, but when another 16, my mother was killed in a kid (or sometimes an adult) car crash in that community. was troubled about someIn spite of the trauma I was thing they often came to me and talked about it. a happy child with an adventurous spirit. My mother had They usually left feeling introduced me to Norman better and more hopeful Vincent Peele and Dale Carabout the future. I knew even then that I would be do- negie at an early age. I could barely read ing some sort of helping work as an adult. (severe dyslexia) so mother read to me No one knew that before I lived in that a lot. That’s probably where I gained my community, I twice had been abducted love of learning and my optimism. I studied psychology and then taught and sexually abused. They did know that I had lost my father in a plane crash just it at the university level for 12 years. I
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re you 55 or older and have lockedin accounts? Let me start by explaining what lockedin funds are. A Locked-In Retirement Account (LIRA), and the virtually identical Locked-in Retirement Savings Plan (LRSP), are Canadian investment accounts designed specifically to hold locked-in pension funds for former plan members, former spouses or common-law partners, or surviving spouses or partners. Funds held inside LIRAs/ LRSPs will normally only become available (or “unlocked�) to holders upon retirement. If you are age 55 or older you can roll your locked-in account to a LIF and start withdrawing the maximum out each year. If you are still working you can use these
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Preventing falls keeps seniors independent Falls are the most common cause of injury for B.C. seniors, despite evidence that shows most are preventable. Nov. 5-11 was Seniors’ Fall Prevention Awareness Week, created to raise awareness around the prevention of falls and injuries among older adults. One in three British Columbians over the age of 65 will experience at least one fall every year. Injury from a fall often results in chronic pain, disability, reduced quality of life and is the main reason why older adults lose their independence. Nearly 40 per cent of all fall-related hospitalizations involve a hip fracture — which greatly impacts the health and well-being of seniors, as
well as the B.C. health-care system. The government of B.C. is working to help educate British Columbians on fall prevention in order to keep seniors safe, active and independent. There are many resources available to help older adults stay fall and injury free, including videos, brochures, booklets and guides. The new edition of the BC Seniors’ Guide also provides tips on healthy aging and fall prevention. In addition to providing resources, the B.C. government supports the prevention of falls by working with health authorities, health-care professionals, injury-prevention experts and the public in developing fall-prevention proj-
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Family Nights (All ages welcome) (ACES) Families are welcome to come out and enjoy an evening of “playing” together. Activities will include gym games, air hockey, foosball, board games and instruments. Free Drop-In Program Information: Kim Longmuir 250-248-8515 or ranlong@telus.net
7pm. Live music. Meat draw starting at 4:30pm to support local sports teams. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy, QB
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11am-5pm, Nov.16-18 @ Pacific Art Garden Gallery 2255 Widgeon Rd., QB
DESIREE FERRERO 7:30-10pm, $5pp Summit Guitar grad inventor of the strumcane at the McMillan Arts Centre, PV
MUSIC TRIVIA The Shady Rest Pub, 3109 W. Island Hwy, QB
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ART OPENING 11am-3pm, Nov.17-18, ongoing demos, everybody gets to paint on a large community canvas, silent auction and a $250.00 draw prize. @ Patt Scrivener Contemporary Art, 784 Temple St., PV
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Peter Mason plays Sandbar Cafe 6087 Island Hwy. W.,QB
3 & 7:30pm showings at The Port Theatre 125 Front Street, Nanaimo
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10-4pm Sat., 10-3pm Sun., Craft Faire at Fanny Bay Community Hall
12:15 -1:45pm, Parksville Lion’s and Save-On-Foods present Free Family Skate Free admission and skate rentals. Oceanside Place
7pm, & Wed. 21 Port Theatre 125 Front Street, Nanaimo
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9-1pm, Quiche with Dessert $7 • 10:45am-1pm, St. Stephen’s United Church 150 Village Way, QB
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SUN. NOV. 18 PANCAKE BREAKFAST 8:30-11:30am, & garage sale at the Bradley Centre, Coombs. Everyone welcome
CHRISTMAS WORKSHOPS 10am-3:30pm, $35pp Light Includes light lunch, coffee & tea rotation of 3 workshops To register, please call The MAC 248-8185
2:30pm, Violinist Yuri Zaidenberg and Pianist Eugene Skovorodnikov TOSH, 122 Fern Road W., QB
OPEN HOUSE 6:30pm, The Arrowsmith Community Justice Society hosts brief intro to the Restorative justice process at Knox United Church, PV
MON. NOV. 19 WINTER IN ART Nov.19-Dec.22, TOSH will twinkle with cheer for local charities wreaths by Mid Island Floral Club will be auctioned and winter themed exhibition held. The Old School House, QB
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WED. NOV. 21 SONGWRITING WORKSHOP 7-9pm, $25pp with Gerry Barnum at the McMillan Arts Centre, PV. To register, please call The MAC 248-8185
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3:45-5:15pm, sponsored by Coastal Credit Union Everyone welcome includes skate rentals. Oceanside place, PV www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
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5:30-7:15pm. Presented by Oceanside Community Church, 1420 Alberni Hwy. 250-248-5333. For children K-9
THURS. NOV. 22 JASON MCCOY 7:30pm, Port Theatre 125 Front Street, Nanaimo
BIG TWANG THEORY 7pm. Live music. Deez Bar & Grill, 3353 Island Hwy, QB
OLD TIME FIDDLERS 7:30pm, Dance at Rotary House, QB. Everyone welcome. 250-586-3743
QB MUSEUM Tues.-Thurs. 11am-4pm 587 Beach Road, QB
THURS. NOV. 22 THE GIFT OF GIVING 4:30pm, Eaglecrest Garden Club Xmas party & AGM. All welcome. 250.752.5315
SENIOR’S FIRST AID 1-2:30pm, 60+ $10pp, Step 3 Circulatory Emergencies Ravensong Aquatic Centre 737 Jones Street, QB www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation
FOOD FOR CHARITY Drop a non-perishable food item and name will be entered into draw. Oceanside Dental 175 Corfield St. PV
BOOKS NEEDED Catspan accepting donations Petsville - PV, Parksville Medical Clinic, Pharmasave - PV, Royal Lepage - Nanoose & QB Animal Hospital
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7pm, Donna Fraser, Topic ‘Planning a Successful Family History Research Trip.’ The Qualicum Beach Family History Society. All guests are welcome, QB Legion
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7:30-10:30pm, Free, live classic country, pop & rock ‘n roll music. Royal Canadian Legion,146 Hirst Street, PV
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Valerie Margaret Cue, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She was predeceased 37 years ago by her husband, Alan Cue, the father of her children. She leaves behind many who will forever cherish her spirit including four children, Sue Dean (Bob), Al (Linda), Chris (Lisa), and Brad (Diane Mackie); seven grandchildren, Stephanie and Nigel Dean, Jamie Lee, Jordan, Evan, Jake, and Riley Cue; two sisters, Ruth Storey and Joanne McIver; and many nieces, nephews, and friends—all of whom she loved dearly. Val was from a long line of strong, independent women. She had a feisty spirit and was honest to a fault. Born in Calgary, Alberta, her family moved to Kerrisdale, British Columbia, and eventually to North Vancouver, which she called home for many years. Alan (West Vancouver High) and Val (North Vancouver High) raised their four children on the North Shore. When Al became ill , Val went back to work at CIBC and later worked for Paine Hardware as a bookkeeper. She was an amazing mother who always worked hard to support her family. After raising her family, Val took up residence in Parksville, Vancouver Island, where she enjoyed the island lifestyle during her retirement. She had great fun with her walking group, where there was always a birthday to celebrate. Val was very active with the local Lupus Support Group and made many wonderful friends through her association there. The family wishes to thank Eileen and Ellen for their friendship and support during Mom’s final days. Thanks also to the emergency and palliative care staff, who could not have given Mom better care during her short stay at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A celebration of life will be held for Val at the Quality Resort Bayside, 240 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC, on Saturday, November 17, 2012, from 1 to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Lupus Society of BC, #329–720
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SEAMAN (nee Ade) MARION RUTH of Victoria, BC passed away at the age of 84 on November 6, 2012. Born in Ottawa on Jan 16 1928, Marion trained as a nurse at the Ottawa Civic Centre and later attained a BscN at UVIC. Marion worked through her career at Shaughnessy Hospital (Vancouver), St. Joseph’s (Victoria), Victoria General, and Eric Martin Institute. Marion is survived by her husband, Patrick Doyle Seaman with whom she enjoyed 59 years of marriage. She will be much missed by her children Ken (Hanna), Heather, Margot (Don) and Trevor (Miroslava) and beloved grandchildren Anton, Erika, Olivia, Laura and Rowan. A memorial service will be held at 2pm Saturday November 17th 2012 at Sequoia Gardens Memorial, 4665 Falaise Drive in Victoria, with a reception to follow. With gratitude and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Condolences may be made to the family at www.mccallbros.com
LEGALS NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS RE: The Estate of Garry Olavi Liimatta,Deceased, formerly of 4055 West Island Hwy., Qualicum Beach,BC. Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Garry Olavi Liimatta, Deceased, are hereby notified under Section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to Elizabeth Waring, the Executrix of the Estate, c/o: 4055 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach, BC., V9K 2B1, on or before November 27th, 2012 after which the Executrix will distribute the estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the Exectutrix then has notice. Elizabeth Waring Executrix
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HELP WANTED ACCOUNTING TECH / Personal tax preparer. Parksville accounting ofďŹ ce looking for an accounting Technician/personal tax preparer to assist with compilation engagements & individual income tax preparation. The position will run from January thru July 2013 & may become a permanent position for the right applicant. Strong computer skills & tax preparation experience are a must. Business year end ďŹ le experience strongly preferred, however we may provide training if the applicant possesses proďŹ cient bookkeeping skills. Submit resume either by fax: 250-248-4932 or email to: cga@denerobertsinc.ca AN ALBERTA Construction Company is hiring Dozer and Excavator Operators. Preference will be given to operators that are experienced in oilďŹ eld road and lease construction. Lodging and meals provided. The work is in the vicinity of Edson, Alberta. Alcohol & Drug testing required. Call Contour Construction at 780-723-5051. DAY & EVENING mobile patrol drivers required. FT/PT. Permanent. Must have valid security and drivers licence. Email resume to: hr@footprintssecurity.com
Required for an Alberta Trucking Company. One Class 1 Driver. Must have a minimum of 5 years experience pulling low boys and driving off road. Candidate must be able to pass a drug test and be willing to relocate to Edson, Alberta. Scheduled Days Off. Call Lloyd 780-723-5051 UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE students wanted for summer management positions with Student Works Painting. Full business training provided. Challenging learning experience, huge resume builder. Average earnings for summer 2012 were $20.500. Info 1800-665-4992 or www.studentworks.ca. Deadline December 10.
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD SERVER NEEDED P/T. Must have “Serving it Right�, a positive attitude and must be able to work night shifts & weekends. Apply to: The French Creek Marine Pub, #1-1025 Lee Rd, Parksville. LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave. Qualicum
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FARM WORKERS NEEDED start beginning of February 2013. 40 - 60hrs. per/wk. $10.25/hr. Work includes planting, weeding, pruning, harvesting fruit and other farm work. Work is outdoors in all weather conditions & physically demanding. Fax resumes to: (250)752-7566
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The Gardens Christmas Tea 4 Toys JOIN US FOR HIGH TEA Thursday Dec 6th 2012, 2 pm – 4 pm. Tickets are $15 - all proceeds go to local toy drive Reserve tickets by phoning 250.752.2818 ext.0 Prizes. Live Music, featuring School Choir, and Harpist
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Retirement Concepts is a family owned private company based in Vancouver BC that provides seniors housing and care services ranging from Retirement Living, Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing Care throughout the Province. The Gardens at Qualicum Beach has an immediate need for RN’s to work on a casual, on-call basis. Applicants must be a graduate of an approved school of nursing with current active registration with CRNBC, BSN preferred. Please submit your resume IMMEDIATELY, in the strictest confidence, via our website at www.retirementconcepts.com/careers While we appreciate all applications, please note only those short listed will be contacted.
WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.
Retirement Concepts is an equal opportunity employer.
PROFESSIONAL FALL pruning shrubs & trees since 1958. Pieter Wams 250-752-0176.
HANDYPERSONS SMALL JOB SPECIALIST Drywall, Bathrooms, Flooring, Decks, Siding, Windows, Doors, Finishing & Repairs. Call Patrick 250-752-6616 TQ, Licenced, insured,Ref’s.
HAULING AND SALVAGE CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116.
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ANTIQUE/PORCELAIN RESTORATION of figurines, vases, bowls & ceramic pottery etc. Experienced/reasonable pricing. 250-468-5244 evgs.
CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. Minimum 7-day or long term stay. Limited space. (250)740-5554
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest firewood producer offers firewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
PORTABLE “AQUATIC” Bath lift. Seldom used. Cost $2,000. Sell for $500. 250-752-8272. Qualicum Beach
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MOVING & STORAGE 2 BURLEY MEN MOVING. $85/hr for 2 men (no before or after travel time charges on local moves. Please call Scott or Joshua, (250)951-0010.
Phone Scott Darroch 250-927-7605 RENOVATIONS / REPAIRS big or small done professionally with years of exp. Ref’s. Call Dave at 250-240-8755
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PAINTING A STROKE ABOVE Painting. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB, liability insurance. All jobs warranted. See what we can do! Dave 250-248-0335, 250-240-2310.
TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial offices; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
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CALL THE Old Guy. Retired contractor. Saves marriages! Painting, floors, doors, walls, baseboards, crown moldings, decks, fences or stairs. Fix little things or build a suite. Call 250-927-2827
POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES DOUBLE OVEN, WALL oven. Convection/Microwave & Standard ovens. ($4000.00 new) $1500.00 Call 250-594-6332 GAS STOVE Top with 6 burners, center grill with stainless steel front, 4’ long with 4’ Stainless steel hood fan. ($5000.00 new) $1500.00 for both. Call 250-594-6332.
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE $$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
GIVE THEM A PAPER ROUTE! A paper route is about so much more than money. These days kids want and need so many things. With a paper route they not only earn the money to buy those things, they also gain a new respect for themselves. They discover a new sense of confidence, power and control by having their very own job, making their own money and paying for their own games, phones and time with friends. After school Tuesday and Friday. And even better... there are no collections required. It’s so easy to get started... Call Becky
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FURNITURE 3 SEATER hide-a-bed, $175, 3 seat sofa, $99, 2 rocking chairs and 1 Tub chair (offers), dresser w/ 2 large mirrors, $25, kitchen table (2 chairs $25). By appt only. (250)7402783 (250)755-2026 (Fri, Sat & Sun) 10am-2pm. APARTMENT SIZE Half moon sectional sofa (3 pcs on caster). 30” high, 32” deep. Pastel colors in fine stripes. Perfect cond. $295. 250-248-9400 DINING ROOM set, medium oak, solid wood with 4 chairs and china cabinet. Like new, asking $1200 obo. Call (250)951-0839. DINING ROOM Suite, in excellent condition, golden oak, 5 chairs, 1 captain’s chair, table with 2 leaves, china cabinet with glass shelves and interior light. Asking $1200 obo. Call 250-739-0465 to view. Must sell moving.
FLUORESCENT LIGHT Bars, 4 feet long, double tube. $20 ea. Great for garage or shop. Call 250-594-6332.
DOWNSIZING SALE. Solid Maple Vilas dining room set w/ table that extends to seat 10, plus a hutch (showroom condition). Chesterfield, love seat, end tables, marble coffee table, book case, freezer, kitchen table & misc. 250-729-9095
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3-WHEEL Electric Scooter. Completely gone over. New controls, front tire & tube. Custom charger. Good batteries. $650. (250)740-2768
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE 4 TOYO tires, used, M & S, P225/60/16, good condition, $180. Call (250)586-6673. 5X10 NATIONAL Pool Table with all original accessories & overhead light; Conn electric band acoustic organ; Bamboo bar; 2 older TVs; 2 arborite kitchen tables & other misc. Call 250-738-0368 to view. ACKLAND GAS welder with onan engine. $2500: Power washer 3000 psi, Honda 11 horsepower, $800. Call 250-248-5255 CHILLSPOT IS The Coolest Dog Bed-A new and innovative, thermodynamically cooled dog bed, that enhances the cool tile surfaces our pets rely on during the warm weather months. www.chillspot.biz FULL GOLF Membership at Arrowsmith Golf & Country Club, $1500 obo. Please call 250-751-2228. GOODYEAR ULTRA Grip (snow tires), 175/70R13, like new, used 1 season only. Asking $240 obo for all 4. Call (250)738-1190. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MEDI-CHAIRbrand new, $30. 6 interesting lamps starting $5 to $20. Convair HD fan/humidifier, $40. 2 regular fans. Hearing/Visually Impaired phone, $15. Night table, $25, two TV/stereo stands. Call (250)752-8806. PIANO- HEINTZMAN upright, good condition, $700 obo. Call (250)752-4400.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DIGITAL PIANO, Roland HP137R, full keyboard with weighted hammer action, quality sound of piano, harpsichord or organ & other features. Excellent condition, bench incl’d. Asking $500.00 Call: 250-752-0965
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Emcon Services Inc. a Provincial leader in Road and Bridge Maintenance is seeking a Quality Assurance Trainee in our Vancouver Island Division. We are looking for a detail oriented person who thrives in a fast paced environment and seeks a chance for advancement while learning the Road and Bridge Maintenance Industry. You will work with our senior Management Team, inspect and identify work and processes used, measure for quality and accuracy, and examine compliance with contractual and company standards. The successful candidate will also participate in site supervision/inspections, project cost-control and costing analysis. As a member of our Quality Assurance Team, you have an active role in internal and local audits. This position requires the individual to work both outdoors (in all weather conditions) and indoors (office setting), has the above average analytical and organizational skills needed to complete reports and documentation, excellent communication skills, ability to work independently, ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships in a large and complex network and is flexible. Proven computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook are essential. Road construction experience and an understanding of ISO principles would be an asset. Interested candidates may submit their resumes, complete with education, experience, references, and a current drivers abstract. Only short listed candidates will be contacted and hiring is subject to pre-employment drug testing.
40’ Citation park model in year round RV park in Parksville. Built on room & patio, carport & shed. Call 250-951-4902. CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, fireplace, greenspace, pet on approval. Many updates, low strata fees in small complex. Asking $153,900. Please call (250)753-8141 or visit: www.strata954.ca
IMMEDIATE POSSESSION Well maintained, +/- 1200 sq ft. Rancher, 3 bdrm, 1.5 bath, close to schools & shopping. Reasonable offers considered $280,000 Call 250-240-8558 Parksville, 681 Blenkin Ave. MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80mo/strata, totally reno’d. May take back mortgage, $170,000. 250-738-0221.
Please mail, fax or e-mail resumes to: HR Manager Emcon Services Inc. 105 – 1121 McFarlane Way Merritt, BC V1K 1B9 Fax: 250-378-4106 E-mail: tsmyth@emconservices.ca
Parksville 2 hectacres with 3 bdrm modular. Mins. from town. Lots of water, trees & lawn. Reduced to $450,000.00 Drive by 1304 Coldwater Rd. If interested call 250-228-7162
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PARKSVILLE. 930 sq.ft. ground level 2 bdrm condo. Insuite laundry, H/W floors, W/D, D/W, gas F/P, parking, NS/NP. Avail. now. $925 p/mo. Lease, ref’s req’d. 250-947-5151. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrm, 1 bath, grd level, carport, shared laundry, close to dwtwn. N/S. Refs req’d. Avail Dec 1. $850 cable incld. Call 250-248-6355. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry, close to downtown. Avail Dec. 1st. $900/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-607-7069. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Available Dec 1. $800. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 2 bdrm apt’s. Quiet bldg, centrally located. H/W,storage,parking, $800 p.mo. Avail Now & Dec. 1st. Call 250-248-5431 PARKSVILLE- X-LARGE 2 bdrm. Security camera & parking incl’d. D/W, W/D optional. Laminate, new paint. Near beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $775 mo plus. Please call 250-248-8592. QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656. QUALICUM 1-BDRM apt w/ocean view, parking at the door. $700./mo inclds all utils. Avail now. 250-752-3333. DOWNTOWN QUALICUM: 1 bdrm + den condo, completely reno’d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Nov. 15th. $1000. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419 QUALICUM, DOWNTOWN. Quiet, secure 1 bdrm + den condo. F/S, D/W, W/D. Underground parking, elevator,large deck. N/S, N/P. $925 p/m Call 250-821-8997
2 BDRM & office/3rd bdrm, updated mobile with large private fenced yard in French Creek.Kids welcome! $1000 p/m + utils. Avail. Dec. 1st. 250-248-7589
NANOOSE WATERFRONT home - furnished, 6 appls, hot tub, F/P, NP/NS. Now to April 30, 2013. $1200.+ heat & hydro. Ref’s req’d. 604-985-2420
1600 SQ ft retail space with parking and signage on busy highway entering Port Alberni. Great location for suitable business to compliment organic produce market on same property. Rate negotiable for right tenant. 250-586-1372.
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PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher. Clean & cozy, woodstove, 5 appls, near Winchelsea Elem. NS/NP. $1250 + utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)752-9807.
PARKSVILLE 420 DAY PL. Bridgewater. Modern 2 bed, 2 bath 1400 sq ft rancher on crawl. No strata, many extras, immaculate. Open house on Sat & Sun (1-4) 250-947-9779
PARKSVILLE. THIS is it! Well designed rancher, 55 +, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, den/TV room, many updates, 5 appliances, very private back yard, Bare Land Strata. Asking $338,500 obo. For appointment call 250248-5113
PARKSVILLE: 3 Bdrm, recently reno’d, 1/4 acre lot close to all amenities. Likely the nicest home in price range! 250-947-9959. To view go to www.propertyguys.com/42584
PARKSVILLE, MAPLE GLEN 1600 sq ft rancher on crawl. Lrg lot, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, RV parking. Close to schools. Many extras. $369,500 Call 250-248-5936
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Call Sue: 1.888.545.2438 QUALICUM BEACH $295,000 1512 sq/ft., 2 bdrm, 2 bath + den, 5 yr old modular home situated on own land in Coop Park. Lots of parking. Will trade for rancher in Nanaimo or Oceanside. 250-738-0248
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Call: 1-250-616-9053 www.webuyhomesbc.com UPTOWN QUALICUM. 3 bdrm 1 bath rancher in Hermitage Park. 1,200.sq ft, updated peek-a-boo view of ocean and mtns. French doors leading to deck. $304,000. Katherine 250 752-5433.
HOUSES FOR SALE Incredible 5 acre treed PARK-LIKE PROPERTY with Well-Maintained Furnished Home 1500 sq.ft, 3-bdrm, 2 bath. Extremely close to Pristine Cowichan Lake, in the town of Caycuse. Perfect for recreational property or full time living. Motivated seller $378,800. Exceptionally low yearly cost. Not leased land. Call 250-745-3387 smartytwo@hotmail.com
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RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 2 BDR, 2 bath beach condo, w/d, d/w, gas f/p secure parking, pool, h/tub & exercise rm. $1300/month. available now. 250-248-5449. CENTRAL QUALICUM Beach, 2 Bd 1 Ba, W/D, granite counters, deck, heat recovery system, elevator, N/S, N/P, storage, covered parking, $1250. Nov. 1. 250-951-3367. EMERALD ESTATES Seniors Supportive Independent Living. Housekeeping incl’d. Meals optional. Walk to shops & beach. Call 250-468-1465. OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Nov 1. $1000/mo. Call (250)954-0662. QUALICUM- (7 kms from) 1 bdrm apt in Heritage building. NS/NP. $550. + utils. Avail Nov 1. 250-954-4018.
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ANTIQUE COLLECTIBLE & Home Decor Sale. Nov. 21-24 (9am-5pm) Comox Mall. Lots of interesting treasures.
PARKSVILLE ESTATE Sale457 Heather Pl, Sun, Nov 18, 9am-12noon. Household items, some furniture, freezers. No early birds!
BRADLEY CENTRE, 975 Shearme Rd., Coombs. Nov. 18th., 2012, 8:30 - 11:30 AM CHARTWELL- 1160 Wellington Dr, Sat, Nov 17, 9am-12noon. TV’s, kid’s toys & ski clothes, hot tub parts.
QUALICUM BEACH, 424 Warder Cres. Sat. Nov. 17 (9-3). Moving Sale! Some furniture, misc. items.
QUALICUMSMALL furnished apt attached to private residence, walk to town, inclds utils. NS/NP. Avail Dec 1. $800. Call (250)752-2215.
COTTAGES 2 BEDROOM, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville, Available Dec. 1/2012 until June 1/2013. Suit quiet people. $800, utilities included. No smokers, no pets. References required. 250-2483171. ERRINGTON- 1 BDRM, tile flrs, workshop w/240v. NS/NP. $650. Call (250)248-6554. QUALICUM BEACH Cottage. Furnished bachelor w/ kitchenette, NS/NP. $600./mo. inclds hydro, internet, cable. Avail. Dec. 1st. References a must. Call (250)228-0239. RATHTREVOR/SAN PARIEL, Avail. Now.2 bdrm, 1bath.Suit one or two people, N/S, N/P. Call 250-248-8423
DUPLEXES/4PLEXES COUNTRY SETTING North Qualicum. Upper Duplex, 1 bdrm, F/S, attractive air tight fireplace. Ref’s, N/S, No dogs. Avail immed. $675/mo. Call 250-594-3705. ERRINGTON, 1 bdrm lowerduplex on shared acreage. Wood stove, pets ok w/approval, storage & garage. Shared laundry, $550. firewood incl. + util. 250-248-0295
AVAIL NOV 16- Newer mobile on acreage (not in park) 2 bdrms, small addition, covered porch. Beautiful mountain view, 5 appls. NP/NS. Refs req’d. $850. (250)752-3425. BOWSER- 2 bdrm house, garage, yard, close to beach, 5 appls, quiet tenant(s). Refs req’d. NP/NS. $1050 mo inclds water, garbage. Available immed. Call 1 (604)698-5779. CARRIAGE HOUSE, Coombs 12 mins to Parksville/ QB. Bright 3-bdrm, open concept kitchen, dining & family room. Huge garage & storage. F/S, D/W, wood stove $1000./mo. (250)951-9962. ERRINGTON, DOG friendly2 BR Cottage with woodstove. 10 minutes to Hwy 4A. Fully furnished cottage, bright and clean on 5 acres. New Pacific Energy woodstove. Loaded kitchen, fridge, stove, dishwasher etc. Full bath, Washer + Dryer. $950+ hydro. (Internet Cable TV, and water included). Available now, till June 2013. One well behaved dog considered. Call: 250-2484992 Leave message please. ERRINGTON, OLDER Log house, 2 bdrms, + loft ,1 bath, sky lights ,1700 s/f, on acreage, wood stove, w/d, propane oven, pets upon approval. Mildew free. Avail. imm. $1200 p/m + utils. negotiable. email: alibell@shaw.ca or 250937-0964 FRENCH CREEK, Newer 3 bdrm, 2 bath, rancher. Granite, hardwood. $1600/mo. 250-738-0595
PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, clean & bright, $1100 mo, N/S, N/P. (250)752-4400. PARKSVILLE- 3 bdrm rancher, mountain view, 1.5 bath, dbl garage, RV parking, F/S, W/D, gas FP, central vac, HRV, sprinkler system. NS/NP. $1350. (403)278-6857 PARKSVILLE, DOWNTOWN, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, F/S, W/D, No dogs, Avail. Dec. 1st, $1150 p/m + utils. Call 250-752-3596
MODULAR HOMES ERRINGTON, 2 bdrm mobile on acreage. F/S, N/S, N/P $725. + hydro 250-927-9078
HOMES FOR RENT PARKSVILLE (171 Corfield)2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, close to beach & shopping. N/S. $1100 mo + utils. Avail Dec 1. Call 250-757-9696.
WHISKEY CREEK- new 2 bdrm house, W/D, alarm system, storage shed, private yard & deck. $1000+ utils. NS/NP. Available Now. Call 250-752-3738.
please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties QUALICUM, 3 bdrm, 3 bath, 2 car garage on acreage w/20 x 40 workshop (optional). Fully fenced, w/d, f/s, d/w, pellet stove, + util. $1700-$1200/mo Call 250-752-3138. Avail Imm. QUALICUM BEACH- large 2 bdrm townhouse, 1200sqft 2bath, 3appls, lrg private deck & patio, sm pet ok. $975. Avail Now! Call 250-752-4258.
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SPIDER LAKE area, rural country home, 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath, on 5 acres, avail immed. Call (250)937-7211.
RV PADS PARKSVILLE AREA- RV pad. Wooded site. $425/mo, includes utils. Available now. Call 250-927-5623.
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SENIOR ASSISTED LIVING PARKSVILLE EMERALD ESTATES- 2 bdrm, 2 bath. Assisted living inclds home maker/laundry services & optional meal plan. Pets ok. $1250. (250)935-6728.
SHARED ACCOMMODATION WHISKEY CREEK: Lrg bdrm with private ent. in quiet country home. Phone, laundry, wired internet incld’d, $450. Call (250)752-1121.
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2008 DODGE Red Ram 4 x 4, Quad Cab, Diesel. Must sell, price is wholesale book, 6.7L diesel, quiet & tons of power, Carry a camper or pull a 10,000LB load, tow package w/electric brake hookup, leather interior. $8000 in factory options, including, remote start, satellite radio, blue tooth, power sunroof & power rear window, heated seats, dual climate control, 6 speed auto, electric 4 x 4 shift, & multitude of other features. tear in leather on driver’s side, but repairable, heavy duty box liner, canopy incl’d. Original dealer price $68,400, asking $29,900 Qualicum Beach, Call 250927-2827
2006 FORD Ranger S/C. V6, Auto, 2WD, 4 Door, New Batt., No Accidents, 130,000 Km’s. Well maintained. $7995.00 obo. Call 250-248-4037
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Gens look to bounce back at home Outshot 35-27, Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals lost 3-1 to Nanaimo Buccaneers JAMES CL ARKE
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Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals return home this weekend looking to bounce back from last week’s 3-1 loss to the Buccaneers at the Nanaimo Ice Centre. Nanaimo outshot Oceanside 35-27 on the night — Gens’ goalie Kiefer Giroux made 32 saves in a losing cause. The Generals were 1-for-2 on the power play, the Bucs 0-for-1. Nanaimo scored the only two goals of the first period and were leading 3-0 early in the second when Riel Gibson (Quinlan Moore) scored on the PP for Oceanside’s lone marker — the teams played to a scoreless third. “We’re looking forward to getting back at it this week,” Gens’ head coach and GM Brent Demerais said of his team’s three-games in four days — the Generals are home Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon — pointing out “that last game in Nanaimo we had six guys out of the lineup and a couple guys were playing hurt. We’re dealing with some injuries right now,” he said, then confirmed that reinforcements are on their way. Demerais, who still has “lots of cards left” has just signed Nick Kapusty, 18, by way of the Saanich Braves. Demerais says the 6’, 190 pound winger from Penticton “is more of a sandpaper guy. He’s a grinder, he plays physical. He’s someone that’s going to go to the net and handles himself but someone that can play, too. He’ll be a good winger out there to make room for some of our smaller players.”
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Riel Gibson, above, currently leads the Generals with 19 points (4G, 15A) in 21 games played.
At this point of the season, nearing the midway mark of the 48 game regular season sked — the Generals don’t have a single player in the VIJHL’s list of top-20 scorers. Nanaimo native Riel Gibson currently leads the team in points at 19 with four goals and 15 assists. Michael Fretz (Snohomish, WA), and Cam McCarrick (Port McNeal) lead the team in scoring as the only two in double digits with 13 and 10 goals respectively. QB’s Taylor Gray is second on the team in points with six goals and 11 helpers in.
His short bench aside, Demerais said the team’s work ethic “is unbelievable. These guys are working hard. The whole group of guys are dedicated. They go to Genesis (Boxing & Fitness) every Tuesday together and (head trainer) Rick said last night this is the hardest working team he’s ever seen, and thats what ya gotta have, because conditioning will pay huge, and I mean huge dividends down the road. I’m totally happy with the work ethic of the guys and what Rick does for us.”
GAME ON Oceanside was 8-11-2 on the season heading into this week’s VIJHL action and a point back of the Buccaneers for 2nd in the North Division. The Generals were back at it against those same ‘Bucs in Nanaimo again Thursday night (score from that game unavailable at press time) and return to Oceanside Place Saturday for a 7:30 p.m. faceoff against the visiting 12-9 Westshore Wolves. Back at it Sunday against the 12-9-1 Peninsula Panthers (2:30 p.m. start).
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Ballenas Secondary School has two volleyball teams competing in Island finals today. In senior boys action, the Whalers won their second consecutive AAA North Island championship to advance to the Island finals slated for GP Vanier Secondary in Courtenay today (Nov. 16) and tomorrow. In action at the North Islands, played at Dover Bay Secondary in Nanaimo last Thursday, the Whalers won the four-team round robin (there aren’t many AAA schools up north any more) the Whalers faced Vanier, Brooks and Dover Bay — sweeping Brooks and Dover and losing
to Vanier in three, but taking the title based on sets won. The top three teams advanced to the Island finals. “The guys are playing really well,” said Whalers co-coach Steve Dorsay. Dorsay also coaches the BSS Jr. Girls volleyball team and will make the trip with them to their Island finals on the same days while senior boys co-coach Daryl Britz takes the helm for that team. The senior boys open their Island finals against the Bellmont Bulldogs on Friday (today); face Spectrum in the afternoon game, and close out pool play that evening against the Roadrunners from Reynolds. Fraser Heights is the top-
ranked AAA Sr. Boys team in the province right now while Oak Bay, who won it all last year, is currently ranked #2. IN JR GIRLS action, BSS hosted their eight-team North Island finals Nov. 12-13 and carved out a second place, losing to their arch rivals the Cedar Spartans in the gold medal game, to advance. The Whaler girls said Dorsay beat NDSS 25-13, 25-23 in their opener then posted wins over the Alberni Valley Armada (2520, 25-20) and Timberline from Campbell River (25-13, 25-19) to finish first in Pool B. Back at it Tuesday morning against the Marc Isfeld Ice, who finished fourth in Pool A, Balle-
nas rolled to 25-11, 25-13 wins, then followed that up with a win over the Woodlands Eagles (2521, 25-15) in the semifinal. In the final against the Spartans, “Cedar dominated us,” said Dorsay, who’s team of all Grade 10s came up short 25-10, 25-22, pointing out “Cedar’s probably the best team on the Island, and maybe the best team int he province. We’ve seen them in the final in three tournaments so far this year, we’ve played them 10 times in all and we’ve never beat them in a mach, so we’re not surprised. We know how good they are — we’re basically chasing Cedar trying to become as good as them.” That said, “the girls are play-
ing great,” said Dorsay, pointing out “they’ve proved to be a dominant team and yet they would all say it’s sort of bitter sweet were doing so well yet we can’t seem to defeat Cedar. We’ve probably played 50 matches (this season) and the only teams we’ve lost to are Cedar and I think Claremont. Still, there’s lots of volleyball to be played yet he points out. The second place finish assured the Whalers one of the three berths up for grabs to the eight-team Island finals slated for today and tomorrow at Claremont in Victoria. The top four teams from the Islands advances to the BC’s on the Mainland the following weekend.
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The Varsity Whalers are in action on the turf at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium today (Nov. 16) for a big quarterfinal showdown against the Timberwolves from Abbotsford in BC High School AA Football action led by their standout quarterback Liam O’Brien (above).
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The win was nice but it’s back to business for Ballenas Secondary School’s varsity football team. The blue and white punched their ticket to today’s BC High School AA Football quarterfinal game at UBC’s Thunderbird Stadium on the strength of a 63-35 shoot-out win over the Seaquam Seahawks. The win, a Friday Night Lights affair played out at Merle Logan Field in Nanaimo Nov. 9, said BSS head coach Jeremy Conn, “was electric.” “Our offence played great,” Conn said after, “but I had hoped our defence would do a better job of stopping (Seaquam’s top rusher) Mark Lego. That kid is something special. That said, I am really happy with this overall win — it feels like a monkey is off our back as Seaquam has won the last two games to knock us out of the playoffs.” Dallas Towle set the tone for the Whalers early when he scooped up the opening kickoff and took it 85 yards for the touchdown. According to Conn the Whalers then stopped the Seahawks on their first drive and took a 14-0 lead when QB Liam O’Brien found Towle on a 12yard TD pass. From then on the game would go back and forth with both teams exchanging scores. O’Brien rushed for 145 yards on 21 carries scoring four times on the ground while also completing 16 of 21 passes for 310 yards and two TD passes. Towle had eight catches for 141 yards and a TD pass. “I was really pleased to see how Dallas continues to dominate one-on-one coverage, but also that our other receivers were able to step up,” said coach Conn, pointing to the likes of Sean Rae, Scott Childs, and Josh Bouchard, who hauled in a 36 yard pass for a TD, who “all played well in our 4-wide system.” Conn was also quick to credit his offensive line which cleared the way for the inside running game. Josh Bishop stepped up and added a TD among his 14 carries for 57 yards after starter Tysen Hunt went down with a leg injury. Hunt was day to day leading up to today’s game and it was unclear if he would play. On defence linebacker Matt Leonard con-
tinued to lead the way with seven tackles, while Rae pitched in with three tackles and a fumble recovery. BIG GAME ON: The Whalers take to Thunderbird Stadium today (Friday) for a big showdown against the Robert Bateman Timberwolves from Abbotsford. “We’ve never played each other, ever,” Conn said of the opposition. This is the Whalers’ 12th campaign in BC High School Football. Asked about how they prepare for a team they’ve never played Conn explained that BC coaches use a program called Huddle.com. “For each opponent you get their last five games,” he explained of the on-line video trading program that allows each team to watch every single play of their upcoming opponent. This is our third season using it,” said Conn, adding “it’s a lot better than waiting on the mail for a DVD to show up — every school in B.C. uses it.” From what he’s seen Conn says the Timberwolves “are very explosive — they have two very fast running backs that like to use the outside and a lot of misdirection — they run like four five reverses a game.” Ballenas lost to the Mission Roadrunners in the wind and rain in last year’s semifinal for a top four finish. Asked if his team is looking ahead at all to the idea of getting indoors — only the Championship games are held at BC Place Stadium — Conn was quick to make the point “we’re just trying to take care of business one game at a time — our saying all year has been ‘do your job and have fun doing it. “We’re a little beat up,” Conn said this week when asked how his team is holding up. “We’ve got some kids that are sick, some coaches that are sick, but that’s how it is — it’s that time of year.” GRID BITS: Talk about your stellar seasons. From BC High School Football comes word the Whalers’ 6’4” 205 pound pivot Liam O’Brien finished the regular season as the top-ranked passing quarterback in Double-A football — there are over 30 AA high school football teams in BC, while his favourite target, teammate Dallas Towle, led all AA receivers in all three categories with 51 catches, 953 receiving yards, and 14 TD catches.
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telling, puppetry, balloon animals, and a play The first annual Winterfest Craft Fair will area. Entertainers this year include the Trinitrude fill the Parksville Community and Conference Centre this weekend with 55 artisans, kids ac- Celtic Folk Band, Celtic Chaos, Mt. Benson Ceili Band and performers from Cassandra Karras tivities, live Celtic entertainment and more. Organizer Bobbie Garnons-Williams, of Is- School of Highland Dance. Each year the theme of the festival will land Highlander Co. in Nanoose Bay, created the event due to demand from people in the change and Garnons-Williams said she hopes to have local students researching how each area as well as from fellow vendors, she said. "You have your grassroots crafts fairs and country celebrates winter festivals. They will then you've got the high end of [the] Kris Krin- then display their results and educate the public. gle [craft market] and there isn't You have your grassroots This year there will will really anything between, so that's where I was kind of aiming craft fairs and then you’ve also be a student art show got the high end of [the] and a KSS dry grad table. for," she said. Smile cards for $50 from The festival features artisans Kris Kringle [craft market] and there isn’t really any- Thrifty Foods will be given selling high quality, affordable thing in between. away every hour as well as items from clothing, jewelry, art, Tigh-Na-Mara mineral spa clay, metal works, gourmet delBOBBIE GARNONS- WILLIAMS icacies and more. It runs Nov. passes. 16—18 and this year the theme Admission is $4 for the entire weekend and a portion is Celtic. of that will go to one of three There will be Celtic bands comlocal community groups, the ing from around the Island to perform as well as a Haggis Hunt for children. This choice is up to the visitor. Entry includes a hot is where children seek out little "Harry Haggis" beverage and a treat, and kids 10 and under are creatures in and amongst vendors. free. Once they've spotted them and collected The Winterfest Craft Fair runs Friday, Nov. 16 their stamps, kids can return their sheets for a from 12—8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 17 from 10—6 goodie bag and a chance to win a little stuffy. p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 18 from 10—4 p.m. There will be a number of activities for chilFor more information visit www.winterfestdren throughout the weekend including story- craftfair.com.
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POPULAR BAND: A crowd of over 200 attended the Hey Ocean! concert in Parksville Tuesday, with performances from Victoria’s The Archers and Vancouver’s The Belle Game. A group of young people danced and crowded the stage at the show, presented by Arbutus Events.
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Bobbie Garnons-Williams serves up some of her British Style baking at an event earlier this year. She is putting together Winterfest at the PCCC this weekend.
Beach Flick tonight Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez star in film Beach Flicks presents an inspirational film starring the father-son team Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez tonight Nov. 16 at the Eaglecrest Golf Club. In The Way, Martin Sheen plays Tom, an irascible American doctor who comes to St. Jean Pied de Port, France to collect the remains of his adult son (played by Emilio Estevez), killed in the Pyrenees in a storm while walking The Camino de Santiago, also known as The Way of Saint James. Rather than return home, Tom decides embark on the historical pilgrimage to honor his son’s desire to finish the journey. What Tom doesn’t plan on, is the profound impact the journey will have on him and his “California Bubble Life”. Inexperienced as a trekker, Tom soon discovers that he will not be alone on this journey. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the film begins at 7 p.m. sharp. Tickets are $6 with profits going to charity. Visit www.beachflicks.ca for more information or visit their Facebook Page. —Submitted by Luba Plotnikoff
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email homes@tomwhitfield.ca web www.tomwhitfield.ca
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
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OPEN HOUSE
21-826 W. Island Hwy., Parksville
169 Cooper Place, Parksville $319,000 * House with in-law suite * Separate hydro meters, laundry and entrances * Good size lot and easy to rent * Walking distance to beach
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated.
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SAT NOV 17th 1:30-3:30pm #53-1247 Arbutus Rd, Parksville
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Matt Breedlove in attendance
Joanne Ferreiro
250.752.6926
Parksville-Qualicum Beach Realty
Each Office Independently Owned & Operated
Brenda
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joanne@joanneferreiro.com
A portion of every commission is donated to the Oceanside Hospice Association.
$749,000 250t228t4231
www.joanneferreiro.com
OPEN HOUSES
Personal Real Estate Corporation
250-248-8371
Saturday, November 17
OPEN HOUSE
Oceanwood Gardens, Deluxe Morningstar Parksville Rancher
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Character Cottage –Professionally Updated 6-631 Blenkin Ave.
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289,000
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John Milroy 250.248.8371
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Glenda Sweet in Attendance - 11am - 1pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 from 2-4PM
259 Cedar Street, Parksville $312,500
576 Sandlewood Drive, Parksville
This 4 bedroom 2 bathroom 2000 sq. ft. home with detached workshop has it all.
475,000
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Hosted by John & Teresa Sandiford
Glenda Sweet in Attendance - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
30 Sylvan Crescent, Parksville $279,900
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 from 2-4PM 409 Craig Street, Parksville
3 bedroom 2 bathroom home has had updated throughout in the early 2000’s.
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Grant Wildeman REALTOR®
www.grantwildeman.ca
grantwildeman@shaw.ca
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
Cell: (250) 927-0357 Office: (250) 248-4321 Toll Free: 1-800-694-0357
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OPEN HOUSES RECIPIENT OF SALES AWARD FOR THE TOP 100 REALTORS IN RE/MAX WESTERN CANADA
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Address ....................Map Ref. . Price ...............Date ........... Time.................Realtor/Office 607 Morningstar Drive, Parksville................. 4O ......... $549,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ............10am-12pm ............ Tom Whitfield, ReMax First Realty 259 Cedar Street, Parksville ........................ 9R ......... $312,500................. Saturday Nov. 17 .............11am-1pm ...........Glenda Sweet, Royal LePage Realty
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6-631 Blenkin Avene, Parksville................... 7R ......... $289,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 .............11am-1pm ......................... John Milroy, Coast Realty
“See What Your House is Worth... No Cost, No Pressure, No Obligation”
305 Wisteria Street, Parksville .................... 6S ......... $368,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 .............11am-2pm ......................Brenda Nicolls, Coast Realty 1333 Lanyon Drive, Parksville ..................... 8L .......... $319,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 .......... 11:30am-1pm .........Nancy Bolch, ReMax Anchor Realty 906 Shorewood Drive, Parksville ................. 6V ......... $449,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ................1-3pm ................Mike Reeves, Royal LePage Realty
314 East Island Highway Parkville, BC V9P 2H1 Email: deadlydale@shaw.ca www.dalerumming.ca
Dale Rumming
#53-1247 Arbutus Road, Parksville ............. 10X ......... $39,900.................. Saturday Nov. 17 ...........1:30-3:30pm ....... Matt Breedlove, Royal LePage Realty 30 Sylvan Crescent, Parksville ..................... 7R ......... $279,900................. Saturday Nov. 17 ...........1:30-3:30pm .........Glenda Sweet, Royal LePage Realty 1181 Roberton Blvd., Parksville................... 4P ......... $419,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ...........1:30-3:30pm ....................... John Milroy, Coast Realty 1225 Bunker Place, Parksville ..................... 6L .......... $494,900................. Saturday Nov. 17 ............. 1:30-3pm.............Nancy Bolch, ReMax Anchor Realty 1367 Reef Road, Nanoose Bay ................... 1Z ......... $380,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ................2-4pm ................ Tom Whitfield, ReMax First Realty 231 Mistaken Road, Qualicum Beach ........... 2A ......... $376,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ................2-4pm .......................Joanne Ferreiro, Coast Realty 576 Sandlewood Drive, Parksville ................ 9R .......... $475,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ................2-4pm .........John & Teresa Sandiford, Royal LePage 409 Craig Street, Parksville.........................10T ......... $349,000................. Saturday Nov. 17 ................2-4pm .........John & Teresa Sandiford, Royal LePage
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30-650 Hoylake Road, Qualicum Beach ........ 5D ......... $239,000.................. Sunday Nov. 18 ........... 11:30am-1pm .........Nancy Bolch, ReMax Anchor Realty
TO RESERVE THIS SPACE
1040 Eaglecrest Drive, Qualicum Beach ........ 4K ......... $435,000.................. Sunday Nov. 18 .............. 1:30-3pm.............Nancy Bolch, ReMax Anchor Realty
250.905.0014
1907 Bonito, Nanoose Bay......................... 5Y ......... $749,000.................. Sunday Nov. 18 .................2-4pm .......................Joanne Ferreiro, Coast Realty
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821 Bluffs Drive, Qualicum Beach ................ 4K ......... $749,000.................. Sunday Nov. 18 .................2-4pm ................ Tom Whitfield, ReMax First Realty
“Expect more from Les” Les VANCOUVER ISLAND Office: 250-752-6926 Pockett
Personal Real Estate Corporati Corporation
Independently Owned & Operated
Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty
679 Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach, BC
Cell: 250-927-7653 Toll Free: 1-800-224-5906 email: lespockett@telus.net info: www.lespockett.com
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1615 FARRAH’S WAY
$189,000
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532 HAMPSTEAD STREET
$239,000
LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE OF PARKSVILLE - A circular paved driveway leads you to the perfect family home, a rare combination of functionality and superior design. The kitchen offers granite counter tops, 2 sinks, walk-in panty with counter space for small appliances, large breakfast bar and eating nook, offers a great space for entertaining or family dinners. The living and dining rooms showcase expansive windows, a sound system that continues onto the deck with french doors leading to gorgeous views of the 3.19 private acres with an excellent mix of grassy landscaped areas, deer proof vegetable garden and natural forest. The main floor plan includes hardwood floors, a well appointed office/den and a large mud room with coat storage, individual cubbies and shoe shelves. Upstairs is a luxurious master suite and 2 additional bedrooms. A wonderful 14'8 X 21 bonus room above the garage is just waiting for your personalization. A full partially finished basement allows room for expansion and/or great storage.
$315,000
$895,000
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1225 BUNKER PLACE
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$494,900
1070 Widgeon Place $448,000
1680 Peligren Place $399,900
• 2090 sq.ft. • 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Rancher, fully fenced yard, many upgrades, RV parking
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
MLS # 342422
1726 Settler Road $286,000
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Oceanside
Parksville
Email: sales@timpeligren.com
1765 Cameron Crescent $275,900
• 960 sq. ft. rancher • .36 Acre • 2 bdrms, 1½ bthrms • Fenced level yard MLS # 344855
1695 Nahmint Road $489,900
1647 Abbey Road $369,900
• 2930 sq. ft. mountain view home • 3 bdrms, 4 bthrms • Fully developed, unauthorized inlaw suite with sep. entrance, hydro meter & septic • Detached 28’ x 26’ work shop • 2.5 acre property
• 1680 sq. ft. main level entry home • 3 bdrms, 3 bthrms • Garage has clean epoxy finished floors • Home is wired for Generator back up • 0.70 acre fully fenced yard
1850 Taylor Walk $359,900 +HST
Recreational Lots starting at $45,000+HST
1568 Pady Place $224,900+HST
• 1500 sq. ft. rancher 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms • Single car garage • Under Construction, New Home Warranty • 0.91 acre riverfront lot MLS # 329794
• Riverfront Recreational Properties • Zoned for a RV, Tent or Yurt • 0.21 acres to 0.53 acres
• 1054 sq.ft. rancher • 3 bdrms, 1 bthrm • 2.5 acres, RV parking • Garden shed & greenhouse MLS # 343334
MLS # 337254
MLS # 342475
• 1365 sq. ft. main level entry home • 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms • 0.31 acre riverfront lot MLS # 334928
Find the property you have been searching for at: www.timpeligren.com
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STUNNING OCEAN VIEWS
825 Woodland Drive, French Creek $379,900
NEW LISTING
$299,000
$299,000
308-355 Hirst Avenue, Parksville
4 bedroom plus office(or 5th bedroom), 3 bath family home featuring a large country style kitchen with skylights, feature wall in living room with cozy woodstove, separate family room + covered rear patio over-looking a very private fenced rear yard that has its own small forested park with firepit. All this and a 30’ x 12’ workshop for Dad, plus a 30’ x 12’ carport high enough to store your RV under. This home is not a drive-by. Call Laura Hesse at 250.954.5561
PORT MCNEILL OCEANFRONT BEAUTY 1004 Ocean Place, Port McNeill $749,000 Stunning oceanfront property in Port McNeill at Hyde Creek. Main home is a quality built, open & bright 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom custom log home. This 2640 sqft home has in-floor radiant heat, skylights, oversized windows, vaulted ceilings, spacious outdoor decking and beautifully landscaped surroundings. Features of this property include a beachfront guest cottage, detached 3 car garage with workshop, RV shed & boathouse with remote rails – all on a 2.19 acre lot with impressive views over Broughton Strait! Call Sue Tompkins at 250-951-2828
CAREFREE LIVING AT ITS BEST 605 – 265 Mills St, Parksville $213,800
Rare find! Top floor 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom + den, ocean view condo with gorgeous ocean views of Parksville beach. Large, bright windows, lovely master bedroom, features gas fireplace, underground parking and low strata fees. Call Laura Hesse 250-248-7589
Buyers get discounts too! Call Sue or Laura for details!
Independent living for seniors in this popular 50+ patio home strata. This bright and clean unit features 871 sq ft with an easy floor plan that features an ensuite for each spacious bedroom, a galley kitchen that tucks away with double French pocket doors, vaulted ceiling and a sunny patio to enjoy. Wheelchair accessible with attractive common lounge and dining area. Reasonable strata fees and optional meal plan available. Call Sue Tompkins at 250-951-2828
FAIRWINDS GOLF VIEW EXECUTIVE HOME 2320 Evanshire Cres., Parksville $830,000+HST Amazing Fairwinds Golf course, 3 bed 3 bath view home now under construction. Huge sun drenched decks, 3 bay garage, superior finishing, roughed in elevator and your own waterfall are just some of the features. Call Laura Hesse at 250.954.5561
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$250,000 $300,000 $350,000
$11,500 $13,000 $14,500
$8,250.00 $9,470.00
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$10,715.00
$3,785.00 26%
$400,000 $500,000
$16,000 $19,000
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$16,940.00
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2012 Sales Stats to date $11,658,812!
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$289,000
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$419,900
John Milroy
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3391 BRADNER CIRCLE
742 BRADBURY AVENUE
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$299,000
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Betsy/Fran
Ian Mackay
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4652 W. ISLAND HIGHWAY
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250 RUPERT ROAD
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Jim/Margo Hoffman
Ian Mackay
3422 BLUEBACK DRIVE
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977 HOLLYWOOD ROAD
$
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Jill Tuggle
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678 FOSTER DRIVE
#301-355 HIRST AVENUE
852 EDGEWARE AVE.
$769,900
$324,900
$339,900
$499,900
Brenda Nicolls
6663 ISLAND W HWY, BOWSER
Louise Roy
1384 PILOT WAY, BEACHCOMBER
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$179,000
Ralph Kretzschmar
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$109,900
Betsy/Fran
$389,000
Aaron Nicklen
SOLD
$206,000
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Dale Rumming
1041 FORGOTTEN DRIVE
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DUCKS UNLIMITED
Cook family recognized for passion
The wetlands in the community of Oceanside are healthier thanks to long-time resident Warren Cook. On Nov. 10, Cook was recognized by the local Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) chapter with the Community Wetland Conservation Award for the wonderful conservation work he has done on his family’s land over the last 25 years. “This is an example of how people with a passion for the environment can make a difference,” says Wayne Pritchard, volunteer chair for the DUC Oceanside Chapter. “Cook and his ancestors have watched the habitat destruction on Chef and Cook Creeks, including the dwindling of salmon populations. He took action and mobilized partners in government and the environmental movement to assist him in his dream for the restoration of habitat on his family’s land. We are all better off for his efforts.” The Cook family has owned property on the east coast of Vancouver Island near Bowser for the past century and a quarter. This land served as a homestead and was worked by three generations of Cooks, including Warren Cook. The 82-acre property is a work in progress and a credit to the dedication of one man and his belief that you don’t have to chase the mighty dollar to find happiness. — Submitted by Ducks Unlimited
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BRINGING THEM TO THEIR FEET: The Belle Game from Vancouver brought a crowd of people to their feet at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre Tuesday night. The Archers also performed followed by Vancouver’s Hey Ocean.
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Linda Matteson-Reynolds’ photo submission won third place in the Wild Settings category of a recent BCSPCA contest.
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Nanoose Bay’s Linda Matteson-Reynolds was recently recognized in the BC SPCA’s annual Wildlife-In-Focus Wildlife Photography Contest. Winning third place in the Wild Settings category, Matteson-Reynolds’ image of a sea lion gathering which frequents her seaside neighbourhood each year, left an impression with the independent panel of judges. Matteson-Reynolds will receive a prize pack from the society’s Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre (Wild ARC) for her fantastic photo
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