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B.C. LIBERAL PARTY NOMINATION RACE

Challenger emerges Patrick Chenier, Michelle Stilwell the only declared candidates JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com

Patrick Chenier says he knows he has a tough hill to climb, but he is ready for the challenge. Chenier announced this week he will seek the B.C. Liberal nomination for the riding of Parksville-Qualicum. Current MLA Ron Cantelon announced recently he would not be seeking a third term in the legislature and The NEWS broke the story last week that Paralympics champion Michelle Stilwell is seeking the nomination. The local B.C. Liberals will hold their nomination meeting Jan. 8 in Parksville. Chenier lives in the Errington area with his wife Niki Stanford. They have two adult children and one grandchild. He said he knows he has a tough battle ahead against Stilwell. â€œThere is a challenge around name recognition, I donâ€™t deny that,â€? said Chenier, who has a masters degree in education but has worked in the financial services industry, most recently in Parksville with Edward Jones. â€œBut I do have a strong background and experience in municipal, provincial and federal politics.â€? Chenier ran for council in Saanich in 2008. He finished 10th of 11 candidates. Eight were elected to council. He also ran for the same position in 2005 and finished 15th in a field of 17. â€œI was unsuccessful but I gave it a good run,â€? he said. â€œIt was a rewarding experience.â€? Chenier has lived in this riding for about two-and-a-half years. He said he joined the B.C. Liberal Party three weeks ago. â€œI havenâ€™t actually been involved locally with the B.C. Liberals,â€? he said. â€œThis would allow me to give back to the community I love and make a difference.â€? He was asked if there are any local issues that should be in the forefront in either nomination race or the May 2013 election but he declined to address specifics: â€œI donâ€™t want to be aligning myself to one issue.â€? Chenier said he believes Cantelon has done a good job representing Parksville-Qualicum these past two terms. â€œIt would be quite an honour, if Iâ€™m successful, to follow in his footsteps.â€?

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STARTING POINT

All they wanted for Christmas was love

Kerri Isham believed it was time to show some love. The Parksville resident went on

Facebook and organized a public display of affection Sunday in downtown Parksville at the corner of Hirst Avenue and the

JOHN HARDING PHOTO

This group was part of an organized, socialmedia fuelled effort to spread some love in downtown Parksville on Dec. 23

Alberni Highway. More than 20 people came to do a shift between 1-4 p.m., carrying signs offering free hugs. “The media really emphasizes all the negative that happens in the world,” said Isham. Ouch. “I don’t mean you guys (The NEWS),” she said. “I think you guys do a really good job.” “But Christmas can be a really lonely time for people and I wanted to show there’s a lot of love in the world.”

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POTENTIALLY WORSE: Parksville firefighters had to be extra careful when they extinguished a truck fire on Heath Street Thursday, as it was believed to have a propane tank in the rear. Fire Chief Doug Banks said nobody was injured in the blaze and the cause of the fire was yet to be determined.

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The Parksville Legion missed the deadline for property tax exemptions, but city council will consider a grant to cover the taxes out of the city’s 2013 final budget, which has to be approved before June 2013. Mayor Chris Burger said it appeared to be an honest mistake on the Legion’s behalf, and agreed that the Legion is in tough financial shape and “we need to be supporting the Legion more now than any time before.” “I do believe that the Legion is in very dire straights, financially speaking,” Coun. Carrie Powell-Davidson. “They’re in desperate need of a new building or at least upgrading what they have,” she said touting the organization’s community services and donations. Coun. Bill Neufeld, a legion member, called the Parksville Legion “land-rich but cash-poor.” The Legion owns four the lots along Hirst Avenue between the Rod & Gun and SOS and has been talking about redeveloping since at least 1985. The goal is to find a partner to build a new mixed use facility with a Legion, housing and/

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2012 - The Year in Review . . .

Editor’s note: our staff has spent some time looking back at 2012 and we are pleased to present highlights from The NEWS in this 2012—Year in Review special. Today, we look at the months of January-April. In our Jan. 1 edition we will present highlights from May-August, and then we will feature August-December in our Jan. 4 newspaper. Thank-you for all your support this year and best wishes to all for a happy and healthy 2013.

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All times are PACIFIC STANDARD TIME The information contained in this tide guide is taken from the Canadian Hydrographic Service providing official Nautical Charts and Publications. NAUTICAL CHARTS PROTECT LIVES, PROPERTY AND THE MARINE ENVIRONMENT.

2012 - The Year in Review

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A5

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NEIL HORNER PHOTO

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The public is invited to the

New Years Day Levee

at the Qualicum Beach Legion Branch 76.

512 EAST ISLAND HWY, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2G7

HarrisOceansideGM.com

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January 1st, from Noon - 3pm. Refreshments, Food & Music. Come Join Us!

180 Veterans Way, Qualicum Beach

Worship With Us

Sunday, December 30th - 10:00am Faith Development for Children 3-12

Rainbows Providing healing for children 4-12 who have experienced a painful loss. Registration: Thurs.,

Jan 3, 6:30-7:30pm

Knox United Church

250-248-3927

CHRIS TURKO CHR CH

Corner of Pym and Humphrey, Parksville

office@kucparksville.ca www.kucparksville.ca

250-248-8371

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www.pqbnews.com

2012 - The Year in Review . . .

CONTINUED FROM PAGE B1

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NEWS FILE PHOTO

RDN employees Charles Stockland, Mike Chestnut, John Marcellus and Clayton Bannatyne (from left) received Vital Links Awards for helping save the lives of Wayne Randall, Bernie Diakow and Walter Clark.

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YEAR IN REVIEW Continues, page A9

CONTINUES...

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SOME of the GREAT DEALS! 800 COIL SETS PILLOW TOPS MEMORY Reg. From FOAM $ Save QUEEN $ $

277

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388 488

$600

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AREA RUGS

from

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from

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1699

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244

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On Sale Now!

NOW AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES, COLOURS AND MATRESSES

Turns from this...

INTO THIS...

Mark’s FURNITURE

291 E. Island Hwy. PARKSVILLE 250- 248-7133

FACTORY DIRECT

(across from Thrifty Foods)

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Friday, December 28, 2012 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News

ON BUSINESS

Focusing on the businesses in our Community!

~We Deliver~ or you can pick up

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250-248-2525

Ballet Kinder Komedy Kinder Tap Aerobics M

A NEW YEAR!!! A NEW YOU!!

BOGO is Back!!

Don't miss out onAgain our biggest laser Never Or Shave saleWax of the year!! We use medical grade With Laser HairforRemoval! equipment the best results!

All laser hair removal treatments & all skin rejuvenation treatments Purchase 1 @ reg. price & get 50% off 2nd treatment. New!! Tooth whitening pens $25/ ACNE? OILY SKIN? LATISSE $125,BROWN Botox $10 unit, Skin tags, SPOTS? AGING milia, ruby pointsSKIN? can be removed from $50 Nail treatment fungal treatment $75, Levulan treatment (pre-cancerous spots) $350 Satisfying our clients for 10 years!

Kitchen and Bath Reno’s Kitchen Cabinet Repairs Kitchen Cabinet Refacing Small Carpentry Projects Decks, Fences, Painting Small Painting Jobs Handyman Services

Expires Jan. 31, 2013

Canadian Tire Plaza (Nanaimo) • 250-390-1160 www.skinlaserclinc.ca (Expires April 30/11)

Parksville Denture Clinic For all your Denture needs Jasmine Cherry R.D. Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00-5:30 Wembley Mall 9A-826 Island Hwy W. Parksville BC

No job too Small Serving Oceanside Area

250-248-3734

FREE Estimates

parksvilledentureclinic@yahoo.com www.parksvilledentureclinic.ca

• Vinyl Windows • Vinyl Wood Clad • Fiberglass Wood Clad • Colours & Foil Wraps • Vinyl Folding Doors • Tilt & Turn Windows & Doors

KIMBERLEY COONEY

(250) 248-5959 www.completewindows.ca

RETURN THESE & EARN CASH

P B D

ARKSVILLE OTTLE AND RECYCLING

Your Neighbourhood “Health Nuts”

~ Widowed, Divorced, Married or Single ~ Serving clients for 29 years

Carol Plaisier,

CFP, FMA, AMP Investment Advisor DWM Securities Inc., Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund, is a DundeeWealth Inc. Company 174 Morison Ave, Parksville • (250) 248-2399 cplaisier@dundeewealth.com www.carolplaisier.com

Sue’s Seniors Care DEPENDABLE CARE FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

• Dementia, Paralysis, & Palliative Care • Full Personal Care & Respite • Post Surgery & Rehab Assistance • Meal Prep & Housekeeping • Transportation & Errands

RECOGNIZED BY VETERAN’S AFFAIRS & ICBC 24 Hour Service Locally owned and operated

www.suesseniorcare.com www suesseniorcare i com

250-951-2077 New Location

COLON HYDROTHERAPY INC.

Give the gift of

HEALTH

this Christmas!

GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE! Call TAMARA today • 250-594-7373 Ext 2701 Alberni Hwy Coombs Junction Located in Wakoda Wellness Centre

“The road to health is paved with good intestines.”

www.colonhydrotherapyinc.com

-> iÃÊUÊ,i«> ÀÃÊUÊ iÌ> } Call for your appointment today!

IMP C A L I N T E G R IT Y ORTE D QUALITY. LO

chrisbruckshaw@shaw.ca

BLUEN SE

Back To Nature H E A L T H

Specializing in helping women plan for a worry free retirement.

Cell: 250-927-2513 30yrs. Exp. Semi Retired Reasonable Rates References available

Unit 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Road Parksville, BC V9P 2M9

RETURN THESE & SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT:

Established 1973 A Complete Dance Training Program Ages 3-Adult Beginner to Pre-Professional Professional Staff Under the Direction of Artistic Director: Linda Klassen, L.I.S.T.D. (C.B.) 425 E. Stanford Ave., Parksville To inquire, please call: 250-248-9522

Chris's Carpentry

SKIN LASER CLINIC

Pop, Juice, Beer Water, Wine, Spirits Automotive Batteries

usical Theatre Song & Dance Modern Dance

BARK MULCH

Parksville Ballet School

ot Courses Flamenco Kinder Kombo Kinder

Tap Jazz Hip-Hop Modern Dance Parent & T

C E N T R E

EPOT

Small Appliances, All Milk Containers Plastic Bags, Electronics, Scrap Metal, Household Glass

A Very Merry Christmas to All and a Happy New Year! Watch for our huge Natural Factors SALE Starting Jan 4th 2013

611A Alberni Hwy., Parksville Ph: 250-248-0224 Hours of Operation: Daily 8am-6pm BOTTLE DRIVES are our SPECIALTY

691 B Memorial Ave., Qualicum Beach, BC 250-752-3911 Thank you for supporting small businesses Closed December 23 rd, 24 th, 25 th, 26 th

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Cell: 250-927-2513

MOTOR COMPANY

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® Locally owned & operated.

Since 1979

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FREE in-home estimates

www.rebath.com Heritage Centre Mall 12B 1209 EAST ISLAND HWY PARKSVILLE 1-800-BATHTUB 250-586-1555

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2012 â€” The Year in Review

RDN Recreation and Parks would like to thank the following businesses and community members for their support of the 2012 Winter Wonderland on Ice at Oceanside Place Arena:

DAVE BURNS DAV DA

CONTINUED FROM PAGE A7

Branching Out Tree Service Buckerfields Central Building Supplies Dolphin Bay Music Students

250-248-8371

BE SAFE THIS WINTER! CYCLISTS:

OK Tires Parksville Lions Club Save On Foods Weatherwise Industries Tim Hortonâ€™s Whiskey Creek Christmas Tree Farm Steele Creek Pole Corp

KenDor Nursery

Oceanside Place Arena 250-248-3252 Ravensong Aquatic Centre 250-752-5014

Use lights and reflectors and wear helmets and bright clothing.

PEDESTRIANS: Wear bright clothing. Be extra careful at intersections.

STEVEN HEYWOOD PHOTO

Kevin Letts of PK Bird Control Services, gives Manute the hawk the once over before sending him off to fly at the Church Road Transfer Station.

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WINTER TIRE $19 95 Change Over

Huge Selection of

SNOW TIRES

Starting at

($2 extra for Stick-On weight)

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ou may have noticed some co-workers and neighbours looking a little sleepy this week, and it has nothing to do with too much egg nog. While a very special birthday and Santa get much of the attention during the holiday season, there is a tradition in this country that to some is every bit as important: the World Junior Hockey Championships. This year the tournament is being played in Ufa, Russia, which is apparently a zillion times zones ahead of us. Team Canada games this week have started at 1:30 a.m. our time, although we catch a break with Monday’s game against Russia starting at 5:30 a.m. We don’t often write about sports in this space. While we have been enjoying the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals junior B season and the great early campaigns of local minor teams, we confess to being a little hockey-starved as the millionaire players and billionaire owners continue to argue about how they will slice the multi-billion-dollar pie provided to them by NHL fans. NHL or not, this world junior tournament often provides the most entertaining hockey of the year. Team Canada always carries the expectation of gold, a burden perhaps for the mostly-19-year-olds that make up this team, but a fair expectation nonetheless. Hockey is one of the few things Canadians feel righteous about, something we can and do tell the world: “We are the best — any questions?” Our elite junior players are feisty, skilled, physical and hard-working. Often, we have a team that can play any style the opposition likes. Want some fancy passing and beautiful goals? We can do that. Prefer a tied-down defensive struggle? Sure, bring it on. Fancy a physical contest bordering on chippy? No, problem, strap the helmet on tight buddy and look forward to getting up close and personal with the boards. It seems the host Russians are the favourites to win gold this year and for good reason — it’s a skilled, experienced team, led by Edmonton Oilers smack-talking youngster Nail Yakupov. Well, our captain, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, is also a young Oilers star and he’s a better player than anything the Russians have. Unlike the team we put on the ice during the last NHL lockout in 2005 — easily the best junior team ever assembled anywhere, any time — this year’s Team Canada won’t win the gold with ease. But we still like our chances, and we’re willing to wipe the sleep from our eyes to prove it. — Editorial by John Harding

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Letters WORLD COCCOON The end of the world has come and gone, we have now entered the Age of Aquarius. This symbolizes big changes in our financial, global and community systems that have already begun huge systemic changes. We will see more of the same in 2013 as society begins to restructure its priorities. In this new age, the planetâ€™s health will become a top priority over financial power and local farming, sustainable businesses and healthier communities will slowly become more and more important as the years pass. In its final stages, the caterpillar eats ferociously, everything it can, just before it enters the cocoon, to transform into a beautiful butterfly. GREG WOOD Fanny Bay

WELL DONE, DRIVERS This is a message to all those Oceanside drivers who were braving the weather on Wednesday morning, Dec. 19. Highway 19 from Qualicum Beach to Woodgrove had been completely cleared of snow but was very wet. Traffic was somewhat lighter than usual but with few exceptions was moderating speed to 70-80 km-h. This caution continued onto the streets of Nanaimo to the NRGH. We have been hearing of the accustomed rash of accidents from around the Island over the past week but for our local drivers

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HEART-WARMING I would just like to express my sincere thanks and pleasure on receiving your newspaper this morning (Dec. 24). Â Â First page â€” Merry Christmas and a Nativity Scene, the whole purpose of Christmas, which many have forgotten. Thank you again â€” you warmed my heart. God bless. COLETTE WARREN Parksville

PRICE IS VARIABLE Seasons Greetings to all our local gas retailers from Nanaimo through to Qualicum. Â It is hard to fathom that you have the gall to jack up your gas prices in the Parksville area just prior to Christmas, an average of 10 cents a litre (50 cents a gallon) over other areas, i.e. Ladysmith and Duncan. We were assured by one retailer when we first contacted them regarding this issue, they have no control over the market in each area as the retailers are able to set their own prices. It is difficult to understand why the elected officials allow this price fixing in our area to continue.

Â We realize every time the price of gas goes up the government picks up the revenue, so there is little hope of them doing anything about our cause. The only thing we will continue to do is to buy our gas out of this area until our retailers attempt to be a little more competitive. Â At the time of writing this letter (Dec. 24) we gassed up in Chemainus for 109.9 per litre, when we drove through Parksville earlier in the day the price there was 122.9 per litre. K. J. HOLLAND Nanaimo

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No. I never celebrate New Yearâ€™s. JOAN GILES Parksville

Yes, we have an annual party we attend in Vancouver. JASON FURUKAWA Parksville

Yes. Our plans are to go to Jericho Church in Port Alberni for a party with non-alcoholic drinks for families.

No. We just enjoy staying at home. We try to stay up until midnight, but weâ€™re retired now. CHARLENE YAREMCHUK Parksville

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The City of Parksville is carbon neutral but the municipality is still looking to share the paperwork burden involved in meeting its commitments under the Climate Action Charter. “Over the past four years the tracking and reporting requirements of the charter have become more onerous and time consuming and have reached a point where the city’s current resources and expertise are unable to fulfil those requirements without assistance,” explained City of Parksville director of administrative services Debbie Comis. The City of Parksville, like most in the province, signed on to the charter in 2008, pledging to reduce green house gas emissions and be carbon

neutral by 2012. “The City of Parksville is a very environmentally conscious community,” Comis said. “In fact the city has, through participation in the regional organics diversion alone, reduced green house gas emissions sufficiently that we have achieved carbon neutrality.” In particular, she noted the Regional District of Nanaimo’s curb side food waste collection program. The food waste program diverts solid waste from the landfill and earns the city a carbon credit that means even without any new initiatives, the city will be carbon neutral until 2015. The problem is the amount of work to track and report emissions has reached the point it would be a full-time job but only earns the city a $5,150 carbon tax rebate each year, “a sum that does not even come close to covering the staff resources needed to

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What wonderful friends you are! Each for Kids Kidsat atChristmas Christmas Eachyear, year,the theSOS SOS Caring Caring for program asks for a great deal from our friends. Thatâ€™s program asks for a great deal from our friends. Thatâ€™s because 44 years ago SOS promised that throughout our

because 44 years ago, SOS promised that throughout our local communities, from Bowser to Nanoose, and Errington to Lasqueti, none would go hungry, or lonely at Christmas, and no child would wake up without a gift under the tree. A very tall order, which could only be accomplished with a great deal of help. And help we got! Tigh-Na-Maraâ€™s Toy Drive breakfast provided 1,736 toys and raised $1,750 for the Christmas program. Fairwinds Community Associationâ€™s Gala Auction raised an incredible $24,690! The Silver Spur Toy Run, Moonlight Madness, Thalassa restaurant, churches, local groups, businesses, media, and the many, many individual, private donors who put aside their own needs to help their less fortunate neighbours. To name you all would be a very, very long list, but each and every donor matters.

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8:30 seating

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250.752.5776

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LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR!

BULL NEW PRICING N

2012 GMC SIERRA 1500

2012 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 REG 4X4

P.w., p.l., cruise, A/C

2012 ACADIA SLT AWD Leather, navigation, DVD

P.w., p.l., A/C Stk. #12312

WAS $40,985 NO BULL $27,500 CASH for CLUNKERS -$2,500

OR ONLY

186

N BULL $25,000

BIWEEKLY*

Stk. #12160

WAS $49,450 NO BULL $36,900 CASH for CLUNKERS -$3,000

N BULL $33,900

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$44,030 $33,900 -$2,250

BIWEEKLY*

Diamond white, leather, full load

Stk. #12152

Stk. #12326

OR ONLY

WAS

$60,425

N BULL $44,000

2012 BUICK VERANO

Auto., sunroof, leather, heated seats

229

OR ONLY

227

Stk. #12351

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$32,405 $29,900 -$2,250

323

BIWEEKLY*

2012 GMC TERRAIN Air, p.w., p.l., auto.

Auto, air, 7-passenger, alloy wheels

OR ONLY

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$29,835 $26,900 -$2,250

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$28,980 $23,900 -$2,250

182

159

N BULL $21,650

BIWEEKLY*

WAS

$74,330

N BULL $63,900

GO GREEN!

3,000

†

Leather, sunroof, RS package

Stk. #12283

OR ONLY

ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT & FACTORY REBATES MAY APPLY.

Stk. #12164

OR ONLY

467

BIWEEKLY*

WAS

$40,785

2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4X4

Alloy wheels, p.w., p.l., cruise, A/C, 1-owner car, only 15,000 kms

N BULL $33,900

249

BIWEEKLY*

SCRAP IT!

For a limited time, SCRAP your old clunker and get up to $2,000.00 towards a new or used car or truck. Visit www.scrapit.ca for more details. As an authorized Scrap-It Dealer, we give you another $250.00 towards your purchase!

2009 INFINITI G37X AWD Leather, auto., full load, only 20,000 kms

Leather, p.w., p.l., only 73,000 kms

Stk #11134B

WAS $15,995 N

Stk #1267A

BULL $12,750 WAS $14,900 N

2010 GMC TERRAIN AWD

Eight passenger, cloth, p.w., p.l., A/C

BULL $21,750 WAS $26,900 N

2005 CHEVROLET AVEO

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4X4 SV Cloth

Stk #1232

BULL $22,800 WAS $31,995 N

2007 BMW X5 AWD

Auto, only 29,000 kms, 1 owner car

HarrisOceansideGM.com

BULL $28,600

2008 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4

Full load

Leather, moonroof, 80,000 kms, nice unit Stk #12366A

WAS $9,995 N

Stk #1239

BULL $7,800

WAS $31,995 N

BULL $26,800 WAS $21,995 N

Stk #12021B

BULL $17,800

PAYMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE TAX, FEES OR LEVIES.

HARRIS AUTO EVERY HARRIS CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED VEHICLE COMES WITH: POINT COMPREHENSIVE VEHICLE INSPECTION CERTIFIED PRE-OWNED •• 150 3-MONTH OR 5,000KM LIMITED POWERTRAIN WARRANTY PROGRAM: • CAR PROOF VERIFIED BC REPORT METICULOUS ATTENTION TO EVERY DETAIL

• NITROGEN INFLATED TIRES • 10-DAY OR 1,000KM VEHICLE EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE

2012 GMC Sierra: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $5344. 2012 Chev Silverado 2500: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $6601. 2012 Acadia SLT: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $9298. 2012 Buick Lacrosse: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $6696. 2012 Buick Verano: 84 months @ 2.99%, total interest paid $5897. 2012 GMC Terrain: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $5264. 2012 Chevrolet Orlando: 84 months @ 2.99%, total interest paid $46310. 2012 Yukon Denali: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $13,500. 2012 Chevrolet Camaro 2LT: 84 months @ 4.99%, total interest paid $7166.

1-888-207-5755

BULL $28,900

Stk #1222

Stk #12354A

WAS $23,995 N

Stk #1224

BULL $12,100 WAS $32,995 N

2011 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD

SLE-2, auto., air, p.w., p.l.

OR ONLY

Don’t need a new truck? Recycle your old clunker for a GUARANTEED $3,000.00 towards a new truck.

2011 MAZDA 2

OR ONLY

Full load, DVD, nav, power boards

Stk. #12048

BULL USED PRICING

Stk. #12364

199

OR ONLY

BIWEEKLY* BIWEEKLY* BIWEEKLY* N BULL $31,650 N BULL $27,650 N BULL $24,650 2012 CHEVROLET 2012 YUKON 2012 CHEVROLET ORLANOD ZLT DENALI CAMARO 2LT

UP TO

Sale Only Until Dec. 31

GOOD CREDIT / BAD CREDIT

Get Approved at: www.harrisoceansidecarloans.com Go to “30-Second Credit” under Finance Tab, or Call Cheryl or Sharlene @ 1-888-483-8109

INTEREST RATES STARTING AT

4.99%

512 EAST ISLAND HIGHWAY, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2G7

NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT

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N BULL 3NNUAL EVENT! A RD

LOWEST PRICES OF THE YEAR!

BULL NEW PRICING N

2012 GMC SIERRA 1500

2012 CHEV SILVERADO 2500 REG 4X4

P.w., p.l., cruise, A/C

2012 ACADIA SLT AWD Leather, navigation, DVD

P.w., p.l., A/C Stk. #12312

WAS $40,985 NO BULL $27,500 CASH for CLUNKERS -$2,500

OR ONLY

186

N BULL $25,000

BIWEEKLY*

Stk. #12160

WAS $49,450 NO BULL $36,900 CASH for CLUNKERS -$3,000

N BULL $33,900

2012 BUICK LACROSSE

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$44,030 $33,900 -$2,250

BIWEEKLY*

Diamond white, leather, full load

Stk. #12152

Stk. #12326

OR ONLY

WAS

$60,425

N BULL $44,000

2012 BUICK VERANO

Auto., sunroof, leather, heated seats

229

OR ONLY

227

Stk. #12351

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$32,405 $29,900 -$2,250

323

BIWEEKLY*

2012 GMC TERRAIN Air, p.w., p.l., auto.

Auto, air, 7-passenger, alloy wheels

OR ONLY

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$29,835 $26,900 -$2,250

WAS NO BULL BC SCRAP-IT

$28,980 $23,900 -$2,250

182

159

N BULL $21,650

BIWEEKLY*

WAS

$74,330

N BULL $63,900

GO GREEN!

3,000

†

Leather, sunroof, RS package

Stk. #12283

OR ONLY

ADDITIONAL GOVERNMENT & FACTORY REBATES MAY APPLY.

Stk. #12164

OR ONLY

467

BIWEEKLY*

WAS

$40,785

2001 GMC SIERRA 2500 HD 4X4

Alloy wheels, p.w., p.l., cruise, A/C, 1-owner car, only 15,000 kms

N BULL $33,900

249

BIWEEKLY*

SCRAP IT!

2009 INFINITI G37X AWD Leather, auto., full load, only 20,000 kms

Leather, p.w., p.l., only 73,000 kms

Stk #11134B

WAS $15,995 N

Stk #1267A

BULL $12,750 WAS $14,900 N

2010 GMC TERRAIN AWD

Eight passenger, cloth, p.w., p.l., A/C

BULL $21,750 WAS $26,900 N

2005 CHEVROLET AVEO

2012 NISSAN PATHFINDER 4X4 SV Cloth

Stk #1232

BULL $22,800 WAS $31,995 N

2007 BMW X5 AWD

Auto, only 29,000 kms, 1 owner car

HarrisOceansideGM.com

BULL $28,600

2008 FORD EXPLORER LIMITED 4X4

Full load

Leather, moonroof, 80,000 kms, nice unit Stk #12366A

WAS $9,995 N

Stk #1239

BULL $7,800

WAS $31,995 N

BULL $26,800 WAS $21,995 N

Stk #12021B

BULL $17,800

PAYMENTS DO NOT INCLUDE TAX, FEES OR LEVIES.

• NITROGEN INFLATED TIRES • 10-DAY OR 1,000KM VEHICLE EXCHANGE PRIVILEGE

1-888-207-5755

BULL $28,900

Stk #1222

Stk #12354A

WAS $23,995 N

Stk #1224

BULL $12,100 WAS $32,995 N

2011 CHEV TRAVERSE AWD

SLE-2, auto., air, p.w., p.l.

OR ONLY

Don’t need a new truck? Recycle your old clunker for a GUARANTEED $3,000.00 towards a new truck.

2011 MAZDA 2

OR ONLY

Full load, DVD, nav, power boards

Stk. #12048

BULL USED PRICING

Stk. #12364

199

OR ONLY

BIWEEKLY* BIWEEKLY* BIWEEKLY* N BULL $31,650 N BULL $27,650 N BULL $24,650 2012 CHEVROLET 2012 YUKON 2012 CHEVROLET ORLANOD ZLT DENALI CAMARO 2LT

UP TO

Sale Only Until Dec. 31

GOOD CREDIT / BAD CREDIT

Get Approved at: www.harrisoceansidecarloans.com Go to “30-Second Credit” under Finance Tab, or Call Cheryl or Sharlene @ 1-888-483-8109

INTEREST RATES STARTING AT

4.99%

512 EAST ISLAND HIGHWAY, PARKSVILLE, BC V9P 2G7

NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT • NO BULL • NO FINE PRINT

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Recycling your milk containers is easy. Simply give them a quick rinse and bring them with your bottles and cans on your next Return-It Depot trip. There’s no refund because you didn’t pay a deposit when you bought the milk. Last year Return-It collected over 630,000 kg of milk containers for recycling and kept them out of landﬁlls. Help us recycle even more.

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The week of Dec. 28-January 3

ARIES What others say and what they mean are two entirely different things, so read between the lines. TAURUS Attitude is everything, especially on the work front. Convince yourself that all things are possible. GEMINI You would be wise not to make any major decisions or announcements. Leave it a while. CANCER Focus your mind on something that makes you feel good, that lifts your spirits to new heights. LEO Don’t make changes without all the facts. Hints and gossip could easily mislead you. VIRGO You might act on feelings alone. Will it pay off? Maybe not, but no great harm will come of it. ANSWER TO CROSSWORD PUZZLE NO. 648

LIBRA You will get conflicting advice from people with different agendas. Ignore them; act only on intuition. SCORPIO Certain individuals are trying to make you feel insecure. Don’t let them. Believe in yourself. SAGITTARIUS The more knowledge you have about what is going, on the more you can influence the outcome. CAPRICORN Stay calm and refuse to react. Always behave as if the world is watching you. AQUARIUS By mid-week, your mood will lighten; you won’t get upset about the little things that go wrong. PISCES Your thoughts, more than ever, will create your reality. Think success and you will be a success.

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Duties: Meal prep, housekeeping, errands & transportation. Applicants must have a desire to work with seniors and others in the Oceanside Community. Excellent communication skills are essential. A reliable vehicle, a cell phone and a positive attitude are a must. We require a criminal record check, drivers abstract and a physician’s waiver upon hiring. Applicants should reside in the Oceanside area & must be willing to work various shifts Monday - Friday. Please apply with resume by Fax at

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Friendly in home Mac/PC support and lessons. Certiﬁed tech, 15 + years experience making technology approachable and easy to understand. All my work is guaranteed. Call

✔ Rewarding Career ✔ Good starting wages ✔ Small class sizes, hands-on approach to learning ✔ Funding may be available ✔ $1000 Bursary Program starts February in Nanaimo!

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PET CARE SERVICES CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE APPLIANCES FRIDGIDARE DOUBLE Wall Oven. Convection/Microwave & Standard oven. ($4000.00 new) $1500.00 Please 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.

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yr IT Tech. Low rates, Seniors Discount. Call John, 250-594-5558.

LEGAL SERVICES

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Fruit trees, ornamentals, shrubs, etc. 22 years experience with horticultural training. Very reasonable rates, excellent references available

Call Bow @ 250-586-5584

COMPUTER SERVICES

IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

WINTER PRUNING

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FREE TOW Away of unwanted vehicles. We also pay $Cash$ for vehicles of value. Call anytime. Norms Towing & Salvage 250-757-8911 or 250954-7543 (cell).

FUEL/FIREWOOD 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. WOOD PELLET fuel for sale. Clean Burn & Okanagan. Animal bedding, shavings & pellets. We deliver! 250-757-9232

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. LEATHER SOFA: dark green. Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo. (250)756-2927

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE PERFECT SET of 15” XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ﬁts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels). Call (250)753-0014.

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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

REAL ESTATE

RENTALS

TRANSPORTATION

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER

HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENT/CONDO

HOMES FOR RENT

CARS

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES FOR SALE

AT LAST! An iron ďŹ lter that works. IronEater! Fully patented Canada/U.S.A. Removes iron, hardness, smell, manganese. Sine 1957. Visit our 29 innovative inventions; w w w. b i g i r o n d r i l l i n g . c o m . Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. BIG BUILDING sale... â€œâ€?This is a clearance sale. You donâ€™t want to miss!â€?â€? 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100. 47x76 $18,265. One end wall included. Call Pioneer Steel at: 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca

PARKSVILLERENOâ€™D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Available now. $775. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 2 bdrm aptâ€™s. Quiet bldg, centrally located. H/W,storage,parking, $775.00 p/mo. Avail Now & Jan. 1st. Call 250-248-5431

33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42â€? TV & golf cart. Dual pane windows. Large tiled patio w/golf course views. $134,900. 760-343-4183

PARKSVILLE- X-LARGE 2 bdrm. Security camera & parking inclâ€™d. D/W, W/D optional. Laminate, new paint. Near beach, downtown. Small pet ok. $775 mo plus. Please call 250-248-8592.

BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ďŹ rm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978

QUALICUM- 1 BDRM apartments, $475. NS/NP. Please phone 250-248-4656.

COOKING WOODSTOVE, Good for Cabin or home antique. Must see, SacriďŹ ce $500. Also Regular wood stove, glass door, $250.00. Call 250-248-2747

DOWNTOWN QUALICUM: 1 bdrm + den condo, completely renoâ€™d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Jan. 1st. $950. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419.

DENON/PARADIGM surround sound system. Denon AVR-1707 surround sound receiver, 700 watt w/ remote control & manual. Paradigm cinema speakers- 4 wall mounts, 4 speakers, center speaker & sub woofer. (Package) $450 obo. (250)752-4294 GREAT GIFT IDEA! 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. Use promo code COOLGIFT For 10 % off! www.chillspot.biz

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home in Boat Harbour area. A private natural, peaceful setting on 2.2 acres, bordering a creek and pond. Open ďŹ‚oor plan, vaulted ceilings. 2baths, 3bdrms, den, spacious decks, partial bsmnt, shop, RV prkng. $529,000. (250)722-2394

UPTOWN QUALICUM: 1 bdrm avail. Jan 1 for quiet tenant. NS/NP F/S coin laundry $550/mo + utilities. Call 250752-9833 ask for Sian. BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114 CENTRAL NANAIMO. 2 bdrm, 1 bath, level entry, ďŹ replace, 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

GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/newspaper? MINTON CHINA- set of 8 â€œLaurentian pinkâ€?, mint condition. $995 obo. Kingâ€™s plate silverware â€œMayďŹ‚owerâ€?, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.

CREEKFRONT 2.5 acres in Englishman River Estates, Errington. Total 3000 sqft, 3 bdrm, 4 bath near-new home including private suite. $449,900. Courtesy to realtors. Call 250-586-8444. For details: http://members.shaw.ca/ forsale_1580benzon/ DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE Condo: 2bdrm, 2bath, underground parking, 55+ bldg. (250)248-4818

â€œPerfect Gift for Animal Loversâ€? Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250. Proceeds to Qualicum Cat Rescue. Call 250-248-6867 SHOPRIDER MEDICAL Scooter, only 7 hours use, like new, $3700 obo. 3 piece recliner sofa set, high quality, $500 obo. Very large sofa, reclines, good condition, $125. Call (250)954-0049. STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

REAL ESTATE COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL COMMERCIAL OR residential 1800 sq ft building and level lot on busy Johnston Road/Highway 4 intersection. OfďŹ ce, personal service, craft or residential use offers revenue and excellent holding opportunity. Corner shared with McDonalds, Macs and Co-op. Call 250-720-7453

FOR SALE BY OWNER MOBILE- 2130 Errington Rd, 3 bdrms, 2 bath, own land, $80.mo/strata, totally renoâ€™d. May take back mortgage, $150,000. 250-738-0221.

Renovated 2 Bdrm Townhome & spacious 1 Bdrm Condo available January. Walk to QB Village. Quiet complex backing onto Heritage Forest. Covered parking. Call 250-752-5233.

COTTAGES

HOMES WANTED

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MOBILE HOMES & PARKS MOBILE HOME in park in Port Alberni, 36 feet, older 1 bdrm, needs work (handyman special). Could rent on site (pad rent $270) or for removal. $1000 obo. Call 1(888)6844290 or (250)751-8906.

OTHER AREAS 20 ACRES Free! Buy 40-Get 60 acres. $0-Down, $168/mo. Money back guarantee. No credit checks. Beautiful views. Roads surveyed. Near El Paso, Texas. 1-800-843-7537 www.sunsetranches.com

RENTALS 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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APARTMENT/CONDO 14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 255 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881.

2 BEDROOM, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville, Available until June 1/2013. Suit quiet people. $750, utilities included. No smokers. Small dog negotiable. 250-248-3171.

DUPLEXES/4PLEXES PARKSVILLE- 1-BDRM 4plex unit. $650 mo. Jan 1. Call 250-240-4497. PARKSVILLE- BRIGHT, spacious, 1 bdrm w/private deck, walk to beach, schools, parks, shops. Parking & shared W/D. N/S. $695+. Avail immed. Call 778-300-2148, 250-947-5678.

HOMES FOR RENT AVAIL NOW - Newer mobile on acreage (not in park). 2 bdrms, small addition, covered porch. Beautiful mountain view, 5 appls. NP/NS. Refs reqâ€™d. $850. (250)752-3425.

RENT YOUR HOME! Owner & Tenant Management Services Nanoose to Bowser View current rentals On our website: www.remax-ďŹ rst-bc.ca

PARKSVILLE, Brand new luxury apartments on Weld St. 6 stainless steel appliances, granite c/tops, some with ocean view. Centrally located, small pets ok, N/S bldg. Avail Immed. Call 250-468-9811

Ron Limer Managing Broker Val Lambert Property Manager 21 - 826 W. Island Hwy Parksville, B.C., V9P 2B7

OFFICE/RETAIL

PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry, close to downtown. Avail immed. $900/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-951-3989.

DOWNTOWN PARKSVILLE, t 800 sq ft adjacent ground level retail/ofďŹ ce space for lease, great location, 124 Middleton Ave. Asking $600 mo + triple nets. Call 250-248-3142 or 250-248-3655.

SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES

â€˜08 SANTA FE GL 3.3 FWD 88,000 km, 12,000 km remaining on B to B warranty. Serviced by the book. New tires at 80,000 km. N/S. $17,900. Call 250-954-2364

TRUCKS & VANS 2006 DODGE Caravan, 7 passenger, runs well, 41,000 kms, $3950 obo. Call (250)618-6800. 2003 MONTE Carlo SS, P/B, P/S, Sun roof, Low Mileage: 77,000 kms. New tires, $7500.00 Call 250-757-8907

STORAGE DOGLEG RD SELF STORAGE. 250-752-0175. Special 5â€™ x 10â€™ units $36/mo. incl tax.

SUITES, LOWER PARKSVILLE, Cozy 1 bdrm plus inlaw suite, private, furnished (retro/antique), self cont. util. incl., near ocean. $775/mo. Call 250-248-5401.

SUITES, UPPER CHURCH ROAD,1 bdrm luxury suite, private, quiet, Wembly area, available immed. Call 250-586-4337.

TRANSPORTATION

2005 CHEVY Trail Blazer LS Exc cond. 103,000kmâ€™s, 6cyl auto, air, cruise, privacy glass, many extras. $10,500. Call after 5pm or leave msg. 1 (250)754-0725 LOOKING FOR A DEAL ON A NEW VEHICLE? Save up to 40% OFF your next new vehicle... No games or gimmicks, deal direct with local dealerships. www.newcarselloff.com No qr code reader? Text info: 778.786.8271

FORD 150XLT & 5th WHEEL â€˜04 Ford 150 XLT, heavy duty, eng 5.4 l, 100k, boxliner, supercab $12,500. 04â€™ - 24â€™6â€? Westwind 5th wheel. Best of towable & liveable, new queen mattress, hardly used, rear kitchen great layout & great condition. $15,500. 250-5864716

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DEATHS

PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher, 5 appls, woodstove, garage, fenced backyard, near Winchelsea Elem. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Refs reqâ€™d. Call (250)752-9807.

DEATHS

CAROL ANNE RICHARDSON 1954-2012

PARKSVILLE (171 CorďŹ eld)2 bdrm, 1 bath, 5 appls, close to beach & shopping. N/S. $1100 mo + utils. Avail Jan 1. 250-757-9696, 250-927-0818. PARKSVILLE, 2 bdrm, 5 appliâ€™s, incl. W/D, lg deck, covered parking, dog welcome on 5 acres. Gas F/P, 3 mins. from d/town. $950 p/m. Call 250240-1317 for details.

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Carol Anne Richardson on December 19, 2012. Carol was born in Hamilton, Ontario January 28, 1954. She studied nursing at the University of Toronto and moved to Hilliers, BC with her family in 1989. Carol devoted her life to the service of others. Professionally she was the Executive Director of Forward House in Parksville, BC for the last 23 years. Personally she was dedicated to her beloved family (including the four legged ones). Carol is predeceased by her parents Jane Annette Stevens and Donald Ward Richardson. She is survived by her soul mate Gerard Klomp, her daughter Erin Morrissey (Ray Bishop), son Lucas Morrissey, sister Mary (Brian) daughter Kate Parkinson, brother Peter (Sheila) Richardson, her grandchildren Emma & Elizabeth Ruhl and her step father Bob Stevens. Carol will be sorely missed by the many people whose lives were touched by her compassion and generosity. Her family will forever mourn the loss of her effervescent spirit and sense of humor. A celebration of life will be held at Yates Funeral Services, 1000 Allsbrook Road, Parksville on Saturday, December 29 at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Forward House.

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PARKSVILLE, 3 bdrm, 1 bath, w/d, f/s, pets ok. $1000 p/mo + utils. Avail. Dec 1. 250-5864337 PARKSVILLE upper, 3 bdrm, 1 bath home. L/term pref. Pets OK w/deposit. Near Wembley & all schools $1100/mo . Avail Jan or Feb 1st. 250-954-7231

please refer to our website: www.parksvillerealestate.com to view our rental properties

BUYING - RENTING- SELLING

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

1000 sq.ft OFFICE & showroom in new building in newer industrial complex. FIRST MONTH FREE! $575 p/m. Call 250-716-6797.

ERRINGTON- 1 BDRM, tile ďŹ‚rs, workshop w/240v. W/D. NS/NP. $650. (250)248-6554.

WHISKEY CREEK- new 2 bdrm house, W/D, alarm system, storage shed, private yard & deck. $950. includes cable. NS/NP. Available Now. Call 250-752-3738.

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

250-248-1071 1-888-243-1071 propmgmt@remax-ďŹ rstbc.ca

297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrms + den, 2 bath, $1150 or $1350 furnished. Ardent Properties. w w w. a r d e n t p r o p e r t i e s . c o m (250)753-0881. 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.

1994, NOMAD, 5th Wheel, 30 ft. Winter unit. 2 Pull outs. Comes with 8â€™ x 8â€™ addition with certiďŹ ed wood stove and skirting. Instant cabin, has been lived in for 3 years. Cheap Living, All $12,500.00 Call 250-248-2747

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WHATâ€™S ON THIS WEEK

To submit your activities; e-mail: events@pqbnews.com, fax:250-248-4655 or drop by: #4-154 Middleton Ave Featured Events for the Week FRI. DEC. 28 SAT. DEC. 29 THE FARNDALE... CHRISTMAS CAROL Dec.13-29, A hilarious play about a stalwart group of lady thespians that bring ineptitude to new heights with their dizzily endearing, take on the Dickens Christmas classic. performances at 7:30pm & Matinees 2pm. Tixs: $5 $18, family friendly production by ECHO Players at Village Theatre, 110 West 2nd Avenue, QB

PETER MASON PLAYS 5:30-8pm Originals, traditional and covers with special quest Sandbar Cafe, 6087 Island Hwy. W.,QB

DIANA PEARSON 8-10pm, solo pianist and vocalist, Tixs $15 at door Charâ€™s Landing, 4815 Argyle Street, Port Alberni

MUSIC TRIVIA

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Win prizes, Shady Rest Pub 3109 West Island Hwy., QB

Hot N Cool

Yoga Club

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THE CODI BAND Classic Rock, Funky Blues & Reggae. Live Music at Shady Rest Pub 3109 West Island Hwy., QB

SAT. DEC. 29 OS GENERALS VS. SAANICH 7:30pm, Come join the Action at Oceanside Place!!! Door... Adult... $10.00 Senior/ Student..$7.00 Children under 9, $5.00

QUALICUM BEACH FARMERSâ€™ MARKET 8:30-Noon. Visit our website to learn about special programs for children and information on our regular vendors and entertainers. qbfarmersmarket.com Community Hall, Veteranâ€™s Way, QB

MON. DEC. 31 NEW YEARS EVE Cheers to a new year and another chance for us to get it right!

THIS SPOT COULD BE YOURS! 250-248-4341

DEEZ BAR & GRILL New Years Eve Early Bird Special

Bacon Wrapped New York Steak & Prawns $15.95 OR a Seafood Platter $29.95

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TIMBERLINE DANCE

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Parksville-Qualicum Beach Independently Owned & Operated

Echo Players Village Theatre The â€œTownswomenâ€™sâ€? production brings hilarious moments of inventive silliness, audience participation and original songs to Dickenâ€™s classic tale of A Christmas Carol.

SATURDAY DEC. 29

OCEANSIDE GENERALS VS. THE SAANICH BRAVES

10pm, Live music with Satellite Park, 163 Alberni Hwy., PV 250-248-6511

7:30pm at Oceanside Place Arena

TUES. JAN. 1

24 home game package Adult... $180.00, Senior...$140.00 4JOHMF HBNF QSJDFT "U %PPS "EVMU 4FOJPS 4UVEFOU $IJMESFO VOEFS www.rdn.bc.ca/recreation

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MON. DEC. 31 MON. DEC. 31 MON. DEC. 31 ROCKIN THE NEW YEAR W/ HUMMER Doors open at 8pm Music: 9 pm - 1am. Tickets $40 include great music, draws, prizes and snacks. Cash bar (no minors please) available at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre and Sunrise Ridge Resort. Buy 10 tickets and get one free.

GALA FEATURING WUNDERBREAD Doors open at 6pm. The Beach Club Resort is hosting 70s Sensation Wunderbread, Gourmet Buffet Dinner, Dancing and Champagne at midnight. Tixs $99+ must be 19 at 181 Beachside Drive, PV

CHRCOâ€™S BASH BIG DANCE 4U 8pm. New Yearâ€™s Eve Bash Dance at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds with the Maloomba Boogie Band at Coombs Rodeo Grounds, Coombs BC

Starting at 4:00 PM Full Menu available till 9:00 PM 250.752.8055 Open New Years Day till 2pm

SQ. DANCE CLUB

NEW YEARâ€™S EVE

8:30pm. The music is records and is suitable for square dance , round dance and social dancing. Included -tea and coffee along with finger foods. Tixs $20 at the Bradley Centre, Coombs

Ring in the New Year, overlooking the gorgeous golf course and enjoy a 5 course Seafood dinner. Tickets are $60 per person and include dinner, dancing, party favours dancing with our amazing DJ and balloon drop at Midnight. Info please call: 250-594-1150

NEW YEARS EVE DANCE 9pm-1am, party favors, refreshments $20 + sharing finger food Advance tickets only: Call 250-248-7009 Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society, Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Road

NEW YEARS EVE PARTY 8pm, Dance the night away with Don Townsend Keeping Classic Country Music Alive. 19+ $15 pp or $25 couple. Come enjoy the fun for Info call 250-248-8268 or 250973-1373 Eagles Club Pioneer Cres., PV

NEW YEARS EVE AT DEEZ BAR & GRILL Live music starting 7:30 Tixs are $20 in advance and include DJ Rockinâ€™ Donny â€œT.â€? Late Night Snack Buffet and Party Favours are included. Have plans later? Join us instead for our Early Bird Full Menu Dinner 4-7pm

Noon, at Parksville Beach Warm up with hot chocolate and cheers.

WED. JAN. 2 PQ/QB SHRINE CLUB MEETING 7:30pm, Regular meeting at Concord Masonic Hall, 136 Memorial Avenue, PV. All Shriners are welcome. Wear your Fez.

7:30 -10:30pm Parksville Legion, 146 West Hirst St., Parksville. All adults welcome!

SPEAKER MR. GERRY GARNETT 7pm. Meeting starts at 7:30pm Speaking about his Cross Canada Bike Tour at the Parksville Community & Conference Centre

FRI. JAN. 4 PETER MASON PLAYS 5:30-8pm Originals, traditional and covers with special quest Sandbar Cafe, 6087 Island Hwy. W.,QB

MUSIC TRIVIA

Win prizes, Shady Rest Pub 3109 West Island Hwy., QB

SEAT SALE Buy 1 round trip, get 2nd half price!

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Restrictions apply. Please call for details.

NEW YEARS EVE ON THE WATER 7pm for tickets holders, tixs $25 includes late snacks, hor dâ€™oeuvers champagne to toast at midnight. Music with Lazy Mike & the Recliners, The Shady

Family Dentistry New Patients Welcome! Dr. Denny B. Essig DMD

Waterfront Restaurant & Pub, 3109 Island Hwy West, QB

175 CorďŹ eld Street Parksville BC

Every day from 4 to 6pm go to Quality Foods for crazy low prices on a select product. The Appy Hour deal changes every day!

(Across from Thrifty Foods)

250-586-4404

3353 W. Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach

Check out our menu at

Glenda Sweet

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Toys, Cooking & Christmas ... Weâ€™ve got you covered. 100% BC Owned and Operated HOURS: Mon-Sat 8:30-5:30, Sunday 10:00-4:00

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All in stock Christmas decorations

All books & DVDâ€™s in stock Now ONLY

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Generals lose 4-1 to Buccaneers

Save-On-Foods Generals six game winning streak ends in three straight losses JAMES CL ARKE

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Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals are home and regrouping after losing 4-1 to the Nanaimo Buccaneers in front of an announced crowd of 432 fans at ‘the Place Dec. 22. It was Oceanside’s third straight loss and leaves them at 13-17-2 — prior to that the Gens had cobbled together a season-high six-game win streak. The two teams played to a scoreless first period, and Nanaimo notched the only marker of the second period on a power play at 8:36 for a 1-0 lead after 40 minutes. The ‘Bucs struck for two more goals to go up 3-0 midway through the final frame; Ethan Larson (Carlos Grouchy, Michael Fretz) cut it to 3-1 at 13:40 but that would be as close as they get as Nanaimo nailed down the win with an empty netter at 19:25. Nanaimo was 1-for-6 with the man advantage; Oceanside 0-for-4. The visitors outshot Oceanside by period and 36-24 on the night — Gens’ goalie Kiefer Giroux made 33 saves in a losing cause. GAME ON The Generals have a chance to close out 2012 with a win when they take to the ice at Oceanside Place Saturday, Dec. 29 to take on the 22-6-2 Saanich Braves. Puck drops at 7:30 p.m.

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Oceanside’s Cole Schneider watches his shot bounce off the cross bar during the Gens’ recent loss to Nanaimo.

PANTERS HOCKEY

Stilwell to open 11th annual junket Parksville Panters’ 11th annual January Junket Tournament coming Jan. 8 and 9 The Parksville Panters Hockey Organization has announced “that our Olympic hero Michelle Stilwell will officially open the 11th Annual January Junket Hockey Tournament. “We are sure it will give all our residents a chance to view her many medals, pick up an autograph and chat with her about her experiences,” said longtime Panter and tournament co-founder Al Greir, adding “Michelle has been an inspiration to all Canadians and we are especially proud that she is one of our residents here in Parksville.” Stilwell holds world records in Paralympic track and field for the 100, 200 and 400m races. This past year she was a gold and silver medal winner at the Paralympics in London, England. She now has gold medals in four Olympic games. The annual Junket has 14 teams entered and will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 8 and 9, at Oceanside Place. Teams from the Island and the mainland are entered in the 60, 65, 70, 75 age divisions. With the NHL shut down, everyone is encouraged to come out and visit some good old time hockey. The talent is great with many players at one time playing pro and Junior A hockey. The Panters organization invites the public to attend this exciting tournament which has free admission. - James Clarke

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The B.C. Men’s Provincial Curling Championships early this year were a big enough success that organizers are bringing it back this coming February. “We did such a good job that they asked us to do it again,” explained Penny Shantz of the Parksville Curling Club, appearing before council on Dec. 17. Last year’s event was a huge success that included 186 volunteers, 500 fans and curlers from all over the province who bring their own friends and fans, she said. She pointed out the city helped with a $500

donation last year and asked for the same again this year. She said based on last year’s successful event they hope to generate a profit around $7,000 which will help the club break even on the year, with all money going back into the club. Mayor Chris Burger agreed that the event is an economic driver for the community and called the request “very reasonable.” The winner in Parksville will go to nationals in Edmonton and the winner there goes on to the world championships in April in Victoria. Council voted unanimously to grant the FILE PHOTO $500 donation to help host the Feb. 6-10, 2013 The Jim Cotter rink out of Kelowna captured its second straight BC event. Men’s Curling championship last year in Parksville.

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Lazy Mike at the Shady Popular musician puts energy into blues band LISSA ALEXANDER

and the Powell River Blues Festival. This year they also played at the Summer Street Dance in fter playing with the popular local Hedley, B.C., and the Sky High Blues Festival in rock ’n roll cover group the Mal- Rock Creek, among others. loomba Boogie Band for 22 years, The group has released two CD’s to date and Mike Mallon decided to turn his at- are currently working on their third. tention to his blues band earlier this Mallon describes the group’s music as “rockyear, and they’ll be rocking out the Shady Rest in’ blues” that is “very danceable,” and hopes to see a good turnout of old fans Pub Dec. 31. and new at the Shady Rest on “I put together Lazy Mike to As it took off and things Dec. 31. do some original stuff and restarted getting busier for cord and as it took off and things The group will play some Lazy Mike I thought I started getting busier for Lazy originals as well as popular wanted to put all my Mike I just thought I wanted to blues covers at the New Years energy into that. put all my energy into that,” said Eve party in Qualicum Beach. MIKE MALLON the lead vocalist and founder of Tickets are $25 and include snacks, a champagne Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners. toast and party favours. The four person group has played in the area For more information on the venue visit for six years rocking out their high energy, harp- www.shadyrest.ca or call 250-752-9111 to refilled blues. They’ve also performed at a host of serve tickets. For more on Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Reblues festivals like Victoria’s Vancouver Island Blues Bash, Summertime Blues in Nanaimo cliners visit www.lazymikerockinrecliners.com.

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Mike Mallon and his blues band Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners will be playing at the Shady Rest Pub on New Year’s Eve.

Local New Year’s events stack up From ballroom dancing to ‘70s hit music to square dancing Have a safe and happy New Years in the Parksville Qualicum area. Here are a few ideas: Nanoose Place, Nanoose Bay: The Nanaimo Ballroom Dance Society is holding a New Years Eve Dance. A DJ will play a variety of music including ballroom, Latin and jive. Tickets are $20 including party favours and need to be reserved by calling 250-248-7009. Bring a finger food to share. The dance runs from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Rocking Horse Pub, Nanoose Bay: Victoria band Blues Express will perform rock ’n roll and blues. Tickets are $15 and include entry, party favours and champagne at midnight. A set menu will be available for dinner. For more information call 468-1735 or visit www.rockinghorsepub.ca Bradley Centre, Coombs: The Sand Dollars Square Dance Club is holding their annual New Years Eve dance. Deb and Ray Schmidt will be performing, calling and cueing square and round dancing. Tea, coffee and finger foods are included in the $20 ticket, which can be purchased at the door. The dance takes place from 8:30 p.m. to shortly after midnight. Rod and Gun Pub, Parksville: Satellite Park will play alternative and classic rock at the Rod and Gun’s New Years Eve party. The group plays at 10 p.m. Their will be midnight party favours and food until 9 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door. The Beach Club, Parksville: A New Years Gala will feature ’70s sensation Wunderbread. Tickets are $99 per person and include a gourmet buffet dinner, champagne at midnight and dancing. The event starts at 6:30 p.m. Purchase tickets from The Beach Club Resort front desk or call 1-888-760-2008. Tigh-Na-Mara, Parksville: An Evening Gala with buffet dinner, dance and bubbly is $89 per person. Johnny Inap-

propriate, a high energy cover band, will entertain and at midnight patrons can enjoy bubbly and a decadent dessert buffet. The event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. For tickets and more information call 250-248-2333 or visit www.tighna-mara.com. The Parksville Community and Conference Centre, Parksville: Hummer, playing hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s, and ’90s. Tickets are $40 and include noise makers and snacks. Bubbly will be available at cost. Tickets are available from the PCCC and Sunrise Ridge Resort. More info at 250-2486234 or 250-248-4674. Eagles Hall, Parksville: A New Year’s Eve party will feature Don Townsend playing country and rock music. Tickets are $15 or $25 per couple, including snacks. The event starts at 8 p.m. For tickets and more info call 250-973-1373. Deez Bar and Grill, Qualicum Beach: DJ Rockin’ Donny T will spin favourites from 8:30 p.m. to midnight. Tickets are $20 including entry, party favours, and an 11 p.m. snack buffet. The second seating from 7 p.m. will secure a table for the evening. Visit www.deezbarandgrill.com for more information or call 250-752-8055. The Shady Rest Pub, Qualicum Beach: Lazy Mike and the Rockin’ Recliners will play blues and rock. Tickets are $25 and include snacks, champagne at midnight and party favours. 250-752-9111 or stop by the pub for tickets. Coombs Rodeo Grounds Hall, Coombs: The Malloomba Boogie Band will play some good old rock ’n roll covers. Tickets are $20 available from Cranky Dog Music in Parksville, The Shoe Inn in Qualicum Beach, Back Road Java in Errington, and the Coombs General Store. A cash bar, snacks and refreshments are available. For reservations or more information call 250-927-2747 or visit www.chrco.org.

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Some students from Springwood Middle School are intent on making a difference, whether it means helping people, animals or the environment. “I wanted the kids to be able to feel if they were passionate about something they could come to us and we could help facilitate them helping other people or other things,” said Robin Pawliuk, a teacher at the school. Pawliuk, who founded a charitable organization in 2005 called Mayan Families Canada, initiated a meeting with interested students, and the youth took it from there. Students named the club Footprints and created a number of smaller groups within the club. The five smaller groups, called Animal Rescue, Mayan Families, Seniors, Community and Simple Skills, each focus on a different area where they can make a difference. The students simply approach the teacher in charge of that group and together they concoct a plan. Student Mitchell Moulson decided to use the club to raise money for a former student who lost part of his arm this past summer. He spoke in front of the Grade 8’s garnering support and initiating bottle drives.

Student Adrien Roberts became involved the Mayan Families group, helping provide basic necessities and schooling to families in Guatemala. She fundraised by helping out in a school bake sale, and selling popcorn and jewelry. “I wanted to help send a girl named Annie to school,” she said. Julie Preston is also part of the Mayan Families group, and said it was a natural step for her as her family has been involved in similar work. So far the group has raised $1,782 for the cause. Jesse Kuhn is part of the animal rescue group and gave his time selling calendars to raise funds for a local charity. “I love animals,” he said, “I’m a huge cat person.” The students meet at lunch or recess to brainstorm and share ideas. Pawliuk said if students only have limited free time but want to help out they can join Footprints for as long as they desire. Supervising teachers of the Community, Seniors and Simple Skills groups will be organizing meetings in the new year, she said. Springwood students who would like to take part can have a look at the Footprints bulletin board at the school and talk to any of the supervising teachers.

FAITH COLUMN

A reflection and encouragement Each New Year brings with it the satisfaction of the accomplishments of the past year, the expectations of what lies ahead, the courage to stay the course, the tendency to wilt at least a little under the pressure, the uncertainty of oneself, and the joy of sharing life with others. This time of year is often filled with good things, knowing of the best of times. But it can also be the worst of times. It just depends. It just depends on so many different factors. We find with January comes a sense of winter’s continued pace, each day a little longer in daylight, dreaming about planting a garden, finally getting around to doing some pruning before Spring. Plans are being made and carried out. There is no time like the present to getting on with what has to be approached and addressed.

There can as well be a definite dread whether because of family relationships, health issues, aging, struggling to keep up with growing children, wanting to provide more and better but unlikely to be able to do so. During the first months By Pastor Allan Walker of the Second World War nations were on tenderhooks, not knowing what would be the final outcome. For whatever reason another war had arrived and it was to envelope much of the world of nations, as one people allied themselves with another, one group of nations against the other one.

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Life can be rather like this. We find that we are caught in tumultuous situations we would rather avoid, knowing we cannot. There is much to be optimistic about and yet there is within many a heart and mind a definite fear. During the first months of World War Two King George VI sought to encourage a nation during the most trying of events and circumstances. This is what he said to the people, as quoted from The Gate of the Year by Minnie Louise Hoskins: “I said to the man who stood at the Gate of the Year, ‘Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown,’ And he replied, ‘Go out into the darkness, and put your hand into the Hand of God. That shall be better than light, and safer than a known way.”

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$349,900

943 SANIKA CLOSE, FRENCH CREEK

• New 1485 sqft 3 bed/2 bath rancher, hardi-plank ext • High ceilings, hwd flr, grantie countertops & natural gas fp • Crawl, dbl gar, heat pump, low E win, fiberglass shingle roof • New dev, close to mall, ice arena, restaurants & walk to schools

$389,900

$479,888

572 SANDLEWOOD DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

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Brand new, 4 bed/3 bath Island Dream Builders home, b/i sound sys Vaulted ceilings, feature gas fp, hwd fl, maple cab & granite counters Lge mbd w/ walk-in has sep tub/ shower & heated tile fl in 5 pce ens Lower lvl has 2 bd, wine cellar, med rm w/ gas fp & r-in wet bar

$459,000

234 SATURNA DRIVE, QUALICUM BEACH

3060 THORPE ROAD, QUALICUM NORTH

• 3 bd/ 3 ba main level w/ basement • 3000 sqft fea approx 1400 sqft partly fin walk out full height basement area w/ ba • Main is des as a rancher w/ lrg mbd area w/ shower & sep tub in ens & w-in closet • Extended dbl gar w/ room for 3rd car, golf cart or workshop

• 2 yr old 2466 sqft home on 5 acres, with workshop • Mbd across entire upper fl w/ fabulous luxury ens bath • Main has gourmet kit w/ granite countertops & maple cab • Cl to inland hwy, Horne Lake junc, w/ access to Court/ Comox, Mt. Wash

$429,900

20 TRILL DRIVE, PARKSVILLE

LOT 6 WALLY’S WAY, PARKSVILLE

• 6 yr. old, 4188 custom executive home in Corfield Estates • 4 bed/4 bath built by Island Dream Builders • Hardwood, granite & custom built-ins throughout • RV-sani-dump, quiet neighbourhood, easy access to hwy

• New 1722 sqft 3 bd/ 2 ba rancher on crawl • Great rm w/ high ceil, hwd fl, granite countertops & nat gas fp • Dbl gar, heat pump, low E wind, fiberglass shingle roof • New dev, close to mall, ice arena, restaurants & walk to schools

$559,000

$429,000

$499,900

409 CRAIG STREET, PARKSVILLE

• 3 bd retirement rancher on 0.3 acres, close to PK amenities, beach, stores, schools • Large sunny award-winning landscaped garden and shop • Newer roof, vinyl windows, sink and countertops, new tiling • House feels like a home, gas woodstove and stove - lovely

$335,000

Visit our website at www.sandifordhomes.com for further details, additional pictures, and virtual tours of these and other properties www.sandifordhomes.com

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2 offices serving Oceanside... 1 professional team of realtors! Parksville @250.248.8371 or Qualicum Beach @ 250.752.3375 1.888.954.4433

1384 PILOT WAY, BEACHCOMBER • Older mobile needs TLC • Great .20 acre lot in Beachcomber area • Close to beach, park and marina

$169,500

1181 ROBERTON BLVD, MORNINGSTAR • Spacious 2047 sqft, 3 bed/3 bath deluxe rancher • Natural gas heat, fireplaces and BBQ outlet • Lovingly maintained inside and out • Huge private Backyard deck beautifully landscaped • Priced well below assessed value

$419,900

Call Tom Dodds

John Milroy

TOP FLOOR CONDO

17-2130 ERRINGTON ROAD

1759 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD, FRENCH CREEK

• 3 bed home on your own land • Fenced, perfect for kids & pets • New roof, HWT, energy eff furnace & more

• In popular Ashleigh Manor • One bedroom plus den • Underground parking, elevator • Walk to everything, beach, shopping

• Walk-on waterfront • Views East to French Creek • Nicely finished and landscaped • Beautiful rock sea wall and patio

$159,900 Call Dale Rumming

$206,000

$850,000

Betsy/Fran

John Barnum

811 FLAMINGO DRIVE

1151 BLIND BOGEY DRIVE

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• Backs on to Eaglecrest golf course • Over 2400 square feet • In-house workshop

$349,000

$778,800

Gary Neufeld

119,000

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Jill Tuggle

Aaron Nicklen

$969,000

2 beautiful homes on 5 acres Pool and guest house Large Shop and out buildings Private yet close to town

$1,980,000

Ian Mackay

• 1248 sq ft , 2 bed, 2 bath

• Nicely renovated 3 bedroom rancher • Huge master with walk in & ensuite •• 2Fireplace, baths, large family sunroom sideroom, deck, New shed •• Wood floors, skylights, location Walk to ocean & town; coveredgreat parking, 55+

$110,900 Call Rumming $319,000 callDale kevin clayton

17 - 631 BLENKIN AVE, OCEANWOOD GARDENS, PARKSVILLE

• Main level entry, 2116 sqft. • Many features, 3 beds, 3 baths • Sweeping views, beachfront patio

This 5 acre parcel is ready for you. With a barn, riding ring and backing onto miles of riding trails, this property has it all. This acreage includes two well maintained homes,a 2186 sq ft rancher and a 1275 sq ft chalet style home.

• Ready for possession • Three bedrooms, two bathrooms • On crawlspace, workshop area, garden shed • On the ocean side of the highway

• 2004 built, 2 bed/2 bath patio home on heated crawl • 1084 sq/ft, natural gas heat and fireplace • Vaulted living room ceilings and custom sun tunnels • Large double garage with extra storage

$679,500

$649,000

$299,000

$269,000

Adrianne Meyer

BEACH CLUB RESORT AND SPA

#3-1247 ARBUTUS RD

129D –walk onto grass, boardwalk and sand to the ocean 1230sf 2bd/2½ ba ocean front end unit Quarter ownership for luxurious share

$110,900 Call Dale Rumming

www.jilltuggle.com for further info

124,000

C DU

Jill Tuggle

Jim/Margo Hoffman

ROCKING HORSE RANCH SUBDIVISION • • • •

$430,000

$439,000

Betsy/Fran

3422 BLUEBACK DRIVE

• Beautiful 5 acre parcel • top of the line barn for your horses • Property is fenced with riding ring too • Variety of homesites to choose from

Ocean & mountain views 2,000 sqft, 3 beds, 2 baths Vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace Walk to public beach

Louise Roy

John Milroy

QUALICUM BEACH FLORIST 1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY ••20yr & solidly established floral Overrespected 5300 sq ft of kewl architecture with4 secure 5yrsep. lease renewed •business 5 bedrooms, baths plus 1 bed suite this yr Steel beams, concrete counters, gourmetinkitchen ••Website - Marketing - completely place $• 2.64 acres in peaceful River’s Edge

67,900

$969,000

Jillclayton Tuggle call kevin

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6663 ISLAND W HWY, BOWSER

1318 SATURNA DRIVE

Extra large building3lotbedroom in Qualicum Beach •• Nicely renovated rancher acre,family 2 km drive to town •• 20.31 baths, room, sunroom • Underground services to lot line •• Wood Close tofloors, beach,skylights, trails & golfgreat location

• 150 ft of walk-on oceanfront • 2200 sq ft 3 bed 2 bath home • Plus a rentable beach house

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$319,000 $229,000

$654,900

$429,900

Ian Mackay call kevin clayton

call kevin clayton

#3-1247 ARBUTUS RD 728 NEWCASTLE

A&B ALLSBROOK ROAD • • • •

MOVE RIGHT IN...

1769 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD.

• 1248 sq ft , 2 bed, 2 bath • Huge master with walk in & ensuite • Fireplace, large side deck, New shed • Walk to ocean & town; covered parking, 55+

728 NEWCASTLE 773 EAGLE RIDGE DRIVE

1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY • Over 5300 sq ft of kewl architecture • 5 bedrooms, 4 baths plus sep. 1 bed suite • Steel beams, concrete counters, gourmet kitchen • 2.64 acres in peaceful River’s Edge

871-895 MIDDLEGATE ROAD, ERRINGTON

BEACH CLUB RESORT AND SPA 229D – foot print of 129D... one floor up – awesome views Quarter ownership for luxurious share

2,294 sqft. beachfront cottage Walk-on beach, close to amenities .41 acre lot with out-buildings Glorious sun room, magnificent views

Ralph Kretzschmar

1,656 sqft, 2 beds, 2 baths Galiano model rancher Private patio, southern exposure Close to beach, low strata fee

Louise Roy

#8-2100 ERRINGTON ROAD

4652 W. ISLAND HWY • Tucked away, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Crawlspace, woodstove, nicely updated • Just under 5 acres, 2nd home allowed

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$329,000

$199,900

call kevin clayton

We would like to take this time to wish everyone a New Year full of happiness and prosperity

Modular home on its own land Court ordered sale 1275 sqft, 2 beds, 2 baths 20x20 detached shop

Ian Mackay