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Paralympics champion officially installed as BC Liberal candidate NEIL HORNER
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As of this evening, Parksville Paralympian Michelle Stilwell will be the nominee for the BC Liberals in the Parksville-Qualicum constituency. In a response to reports that Stilwell was the Liberal nominee, constituency association president Bruce Cownden confirmed the withdrawal of Patrick Chenier means Stilwell will be the only candidate for the nomination when the constituency association holds their nomination meeting Tuesday night. However, until that time, she is merely the sole candidate for that nomination. Cownden noted the party’s constitution allows nominations from the floor. However, he said all such nominations must still be vetted by the party prior to the meeting and the deadline for starting that process has come and gone. See ENCOURAGED, page A4
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Big change this week for your local newspaper You don’t have to wait until Friday for your next edition of The Parksville Qualicum Beach News. This is the week we make our publication date change, meaning we now hit the streets and doorsteps on Tuesdays and Thursdays, not Tuesdays and Fridays as it has been for many years. “This change will allow our readers a more timely delivery of local news, and both our readership and advertisers will benefit from having advertised specials, flyers, etc. — delivered one day earlier,” said The NEWS publisher Peter McCully. Editor John Harding said The NEWS will be introducing new features in the coming weeks to coincide with the change while retaining the features readers currently enjoy. We welcome your comments: editor@pqbnews.com. — NEWS Staff
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STARTING POINT Local society tackles dementia stigma If a close friend told you she has dementia, would you avoid her for fear of being embarrassed by what she might say or do? If you answered “yes,� you’re not alone. According to a recent poll by Alzheimer’s Disease International, 40 per cent of people with dementia reported they had been avoided or treated differently after diagnosis. It’s no surprise, then, that one in four respondents cited stigma as a reason to conceal their diagnosis, says Jane Hope, the Oceanside support and education coordinator for the non-profit Alzheimer Society of B.C. That’s why the Society has chosen “See me, not my disease. Let’s talk about dementia� as the theme of the annual Alzheimer Awareness Month, which runs through January nationally. The goal is to address myths about the disease, shift attitudes and make it easier to talk about dementia, says Hope. “Stereotypes and misinformation are what prevent people with dementia from getting the help they need and stop others from taking the disease seriously.� For example, Alzheimer’s disease is more than having the occasional “senior moment� or losing your keys. It is a progressive degenerative brain disorder that affects each person differently. Sadly, it is fatal and there is no cure. Today, 747,000 Canadians have dementia, 70,000 whom are British Columbians. While dementia can affect people as young as 40 years of age, the risk doubles every five years after 65. For information on local assistance, including support and information groups and educational seminars, contact Hope toll-free at 1-800-462-2833 or jhope@alzheimerbc.org. — Submitted by Alzheimer Society of B.C.
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The Royal LePage offices in Parksville and Qualicum Beach celebrated their fourth annual Toys for Hospitalized Tots drive by delivering approximately 200 toys to the Paediatric Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH). Co-organizer Michele Wuerch, put the call out to fellow Royal LePage realtors in early December and the
response was overwhelming. Dolls, board games, and educational toys were just some of the donations that will give children facing medical challenges a chance to be kids while visiting NRGH. When the group delivered the toys just before Christmas, Wuerch expressed her appreciation to every donor
who supported the toy drive. “This is possible thanks to realtors, but also because of other businesses, our generous clients, as well as many friends who recognized the need and stepped forward�. The toys will increase the NRGH Paediatric team’s ability to provide some respite for young people during a critical time. — Staff/Submitted
Last year, emergency medical dispatchers at B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) answered more than 394,000 9-1-1 calls. While many of those calls involved life-threatening situations from cardiac arrests to childbirth to motor vehicle incidents, some, however, were not of an urgent nature and
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“There is no other candidate,” he said. In an interview Monday, Stilwell said she’s delighted to take on the new challenge and said she is encouraged by the strong show of support she has received from the community. “Isn’t it exciting?” she asked. “It has been quite amazing. Since word went out a week or so ago I keep running into people in the community and they are really excited that I’m willing to take on this new challenge. That makes it a lot more comfortable.” She said her first task, once acclaimed, will be to organize a good
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Off-duty RCMP officer gets his man If there’s a warrant out for your arrest, you just never know when or where you’re going to be caught. That lesson was learned by a former Qualicum Beach resident, who found himself placed under arrest by an off-duty RCMP officer from the Oceanside detachment over the holidays. The action took place on Dec. 23 in Tsawwassen, when the off-duty officer spotted a suspect he had been looking for at the ferry terminal. The officer immediately recognized Qualicum Beach resident Joseph Robert Doyle, who was known to have three outstanding warrants for his arrest stemming from a 2009 incident in Oceanside. He was wanted for fraudulently consuming electricity, production of a controlled substance, and possession for the purpose of trafficking. The officer approached Doyle who was waiting to catch a ferry, and informed him that his travel plans had changed as he was under arrest. — NEWS Staff
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Pacific Brimm owner Renate Child, left, and employee Lindsay Brewster hope the change from HST back to two taxes won’t be a big deal.
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Businesses are now able to register to collect provincial sales tax (PST) in anticipation of the removal of the harmonized sales tax (HST) on April 1. While local businesses don’t have all the details, they don’t appear to be too worried. “I found it fairly easy last time,” said Pacific Brimm co-owner Renate Child of the introduction of the HST in July 2010, but they haven’t received any paperwork or details about the switch back, so she doesn’t know what it will entail. She said assuming the returned PST has the same exemptions, they will not be charging it, meaning a possible seven per cent reduction in the taxes they collect. Several local businesses told The NEWS they are not ready for the switch and have received at most a letter saying more details are coming, but they didn’t want to go on the record and are optimistic the details will be worked out.
down when things change again, the consumer pays,” he said. The province agreed to drop the 12 per cent HST after a referendum in August 2011. The province will return to the five percent GST and seven percent PST. Finance Minister Kevin Falcon recently said the PST would be “improved” but will include all previous exemptions. “It is dramatically improved, simplified, administratively more clear,” he told the CBC. “It’s not like the old piece of whatever you want to call it which was in place before, which was enormously frustrating for a lot of our small business community in particular.” “There will be no PST on purchases like food, restaurant meals, bicycles, gym memberships, movie tickets or for personal services like haircuts, just as it was previously,” Falcon said. There will also be changes in how businesses track and remit PST with a more convenient online system. Details to come.
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Muriel has seen many changes Long-time Oceanside resident Muriel Dash (nee Hewitt) is getting ready to celebrate her 100th birthday. Born in Saskatchewan on January 14, 1913, Muriel Hewitt moved with her parents to Errington in 1922 at the age of nine. Attending classes in a little two-room schoolhouse (offering Grades 1-8), she recalls her first teacher was Mrs. Despard, after whom the street in Parksville is named. Following completion of Grade 8 in Errington, Muriel transferred to Parksville for a couple of years before finishing her formal education at Alberni District High School. In 1936, Muriel moved back to Saskatchewan to work on a large cattle ranch owned by a family friend, Marion Dash. “The Willows”, a farm consisting of 16 quarters (2,560 acres), was run by Mrs. Dash Sr. and her four sons. In 1940, Muriel married one of the Dash brothers, Arthur. They had three sons, Ted, Barry and Harvey. In 1952, Arthur Dash passed away. Four years later, in 1956, Muriel moved with her three boys back to Parksville where she has remained for the past 57 years. Her first home in Parksville was on the corner of Corfield Road and the Island Highway, the present site of the post office. Muriel is currently residing at Arrowsmith Lodge. Her family is pleased to announce that they will be celebrating her 100th birthday at Knox United Church on January 12th. Muriel’s friends are invited to an open house between 2-4 p.m. in the lounge of the church. — Submitted by Donna Dash
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Discovery Community College reports 95 per cent of its students find employment Flying in the face of the prevailing economic doom-and-gloom narrative, Discovery Community College has reported that more than 95 per cent of its students are finding employment upon graduation. Each year, Discovery Community College (DCC) is required to file an end-of-year placement report with the Private Career Training Institutes Agency. This year’s report, which came out earlier this month based on responses from 90 per cent of DCC grads, noted that an impressive 95.72 per cent of students found work upon graduation between May 2011 and April 2012. Ten of the college’s 22 career programs boasted 100 per cent employment. “We’re obviously thrilled with these results,” says DCC President Lois McNestry. “It shows that our training is effective and targeted to what employers are looking for. It also confirms that there are jobs out there if you have the right training and expertise.” Established in 1989, Discovery Community College is a private ca-
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ready to admit that your hands. their addiction A bad habit for is wrecking their sure — but an addicBy Arthur Black lives. tion? That’s what this Absolutely, acget-together is all cording to the exabout. perts. A report in It’s billed as a a recent issue of Device-Free Drinks Newsweek magaevent. The idea zine claims that is to teach people overindulgence in how to survive cell phone use, not without a WMD in to mention texting, their pocket or purse. tweeting and web surfing, can That doesn’t stand for Weap- quite literally rewire human on of Mass Destruction; it stands brain circuits. Brain scans of adults deemed for Wireless Mobile Device. These people are going to nomophobic — which is to say attempt to spend the next few people who use their devices hours separated from their more than 38 hours a week — IPhones, IPads, ITouches, Black- display symptoms that are eeBerrys, Androids, smart phones rily similar to those found in the or other digital leg iron of choice. brains of cocaine addicts and Sounds absurd but it’s real hard-core alcoholics. enough. Those symptoms range from An estimated 13 million Brits serious anxiety to clinical desuffer from ‘nomophobia’ — the pression — even rage or acute fear of being separated from psychosis. their mobile phone device. This particular Device-Free It’s even worse on this side of Drinks get-together at the the Atlantic. The average Ameri- lounge has attracted about 250 can mobile user is online 122 digital junkies and they are ofmore hours per year than the fered a variety of diversionary average Brit. pastimes to help wean them That’s the best part of a week from their toys. wasted staring at a little box in There’s a glass jar labelled
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A real hero for Aboriginal people VICTORIA — The century-old plight of Canada’s aboriginal people is back in the public eye, thanks to protests dubbed Idle No More. As with Occupy protests last year, the demands are vague. One of the claims, repeated in media coverage of protests, is that the federal government is moving to end the historic Indian Act restriction against selling reserve land. A look at the federal legislation, Bill C-45, shows this is not the case. Amendments ease restrictive provisions for leasing reserve land, which remains property of the Crown held in perpetuity for the aboriginal community. This change was initiated by B.C. aboriginal leaders so they can follow the trail blazed by one of the most entrepreneurial chiefs in Canadian history. His name is Ron Derrickson, and he served six terms as chief of the Westbank First Nation near Kelowna. One of my first big reporting assignments was covering a Royal Commission into his administration’s business affairs in the mid-1980s.
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tried to beat him to There had death with a metal been an asbar. Badly injured, tonishing 17 Derrickson made it federal into his gun cabinet vestigations and shot his assailbefore that, ant, who survived stemming to go to prison. from local Derrickson tesclaims that By Tom tified that his apDerrickson Fletcher proach to the Indiwas just too an Affairs bureaucracy was successful. He drove a big black Mer- simple. He did business, cedes, wore expensive suits, and if they didn’t like it, they and established a bunch of could tell him. Reserve land can’t be enterprises, including Cansold, so he leased it, offering ada’s first water slide. The commission was people a low-cost way to enchaired by John Hall, then joy the sunny Okanagan. His business plan was known as the Crown prosecutor who put serial killer also simple. Drive to CaliClifford Olson away, and fornia and see what they’re now an appeal court judge. doing. Drive back and do it Derrickson’s suit jacket in B.C. A 2007 profile of Derrickhad a conspicuous bulge as he took the stand each day. son by Greg Fjetland in CaHe was packing a semi-au- nadian Business magazine tomatic pistol, having de- describes how he came by manded and received a his approach to Ottawa. He carry permit after a brutal grew up “dirt poor, living in a tar paper shack.” attempt on his life. His family name was TouThe hit man, an ex-cop, was hired by people who sawasket, until the local Indidn’t like the bottom-line dian Agent drew an Anglo way Derrickson ran West- name out of a hat. He and his brother were bank’s lease-hold mobile the first aboriginal kids to athome parks. He showed up at Der- tend public school in Kelowrickson’s home one day and na.
Racist bullying drove his parents to move him to a residential school in Washington State. He dropped out in Grade 9, toiled on farms, learned to weld, and worked his way into ranching, real estate and politics. He never gave up or backed down, ever. The Hall Commission and all previous government probes concluded that he did nothing wrong. Derrickson sued his local accusers and won, and Ottawa began to change its racist, paternalistic ways. Which brings us back to today. Derrickson’s pioneering work is still changing the Indian Act for the better. This effort is under dishonest attack from people whose legacy is mainly incompetence and failure. Protesters demand more unearned public subsidy, and a petulant soup-only strike is celebrated as an act of bravery. Choose your own hero. I’ve chosen mine. Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalnews.com
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Victoria Fabling is a qualified graphologist and is offering workshops in the area.
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Take in some soulful jazz and blues this Sunday as Victoria’s Maureen Washington performs with her quintet at the Old School House Arts Centre. Washington slips easily from sassy to sexy within a single line of lyrics, at times echoing the haunting tones of Etta James and Carmen McRae, then faster than the mind and ear can make the transition, Washington exudes the impish irreverence of Jann Arden and the vocal agility of Holly Cole. And yet, with all the splendor attached to such comparisons, Washington’s musical style remains distinctly her own. With more than a half dozen discs to her credit, Washington began her musical career in her home town of Prince George, B.C. Her vocal diversity lent itself to performances of blues, swing jazz and funk with BOP, a band widely acclaimed as the best dance band in the Prince George region. Their versatile repertoire, ranging from classics to lively originals, always brought them sold out crowds. Washinton will be joined by Daniel Cook on guitar, Ron Hadley on piano, John Hyde on bass and Bill Hicks on drums. The event happens Jan. 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at TOSH, admission is $16. For more information visit www.theoldschoolhouse.org or call 250-752-6133. — Submitted by Ron Hadley
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After putting all of her little eightyear-old heart into neatly handwriting a fable, Victoria Fabling had created something that would be at the essence of her life’s work. Besides becoming an author, Fabling would become immersed in graphology, the study and analysis of handwriting. It can reveal alot about a person, including aspects of their health and mental state, Fabling explained. And further, by improving their penmanship, Fabling believes people may improve their lives. Fabling was drawn to graphology while working for the fashion company Chanel in London, England. She attended a lecture called Change Your
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5
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¢
25
Fresh
Extra Lean Ground Sirloin Beef Minimum 1.2 kg Tray Pack
t A Grea r o Start F Your ! Health
25¢ from participating Dempster’s products will go to the QF Community Health Endowment Fund in support of health care!
Dempster’s
WholeGrains or Body Wise Tortillas 248-488gr
2$ FOR
5
Activia Probiotic Yogurt 650gr
2$ FOR
5
HE A
10
EACH
E x tra Large
1
Mexican “Hot House”
Beefsteak Tomatoes
3.73 per kg
Danone
$
WOW ! Dole
Live Right Bites 170gr
2$ for
4
Bakery Fresh
69
3 Korn Bread
Celloed Wrapp
California “Dole”
Iceberg Lettuce
99
per lb
NEW!
2
99
Danone
Activia Probiotic Yogurt 8x100gr
3
¢ each
99
LT H Y E AT S to WIN An Evening with
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14
DAILY PRIZE DRAWS
JANUARY 24 AT ROGERS ARENA
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Ba Ja n u a r y “
Family Pack, 8.80 per kg
f
anad
GRAD
E
Family Pack, 15.41 per kg
99 PER
lb
B ia n e e
3
Family Pack, 11.00 per kg
PER
Q
points
99
lb
lb
PER
25
Juice Fountain QF# 8100
*
chute for whole fruit motor spins the filter basket at 12,000 RPM for hard fruits and vegetables t Easy assembly and clean design
Flour 10kg
Coconut 200gr
432-461gr
Kelloggʼs Eggo Waffles 280gr
99
3000 Rogers Golden Syrup 750ml
Kraft Cool Whip 500ml
99
¢
Betty Crocker
Hershey’s
340-450gr
200-350gr
Frosting
Chipits
¢
Betty Crocker
Sun-Maid
Natural California Raisins 750gr
Brownie or Cookie Mix 440-550gr
5000 Snowcrest Raspberries In Light Syrup, 425gr
Kraft Dream Whip Topping 170gr
3000
2$ for
4
2$ for
5
Sun-Maid
2$ for
4
Pitted Prunes 250gr
7
77
3
99
2$ for
4
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5000
Q-Points
SAVE 200,000 Q-POINTS
Rogers
Golden Boy
SuperMoist Cake Mix
lb
1,599,000
Offers are in effect from January 7 - 13, 2013.
torm this Winter! Bake Up a S Betty Crocker
t Extra-wide
t Dual-speed
* SOME RESTRICTIONS APPLY. Selection will vary by store. Product pictures are for presentation purposes only.
PER
Breville
OFF
bonus
3000
3
99
Comox ❖ Courtenay ❖ Port Alberni ❖ Powell River ❖ Qualicum Foods
852gr, Each
10,000
Whole Pork Tenderloin
99
%
lb
8.80 per kg
U P S T A I R S I N S I D E Q U A L I T Y F O O D S , J U S T A B O V E P E R K AV E N U E C A F E , I N :
ALL
PER
Fresh
13.21 per kg
PER
lb
Bonus Q-Points Range Fed Angus Beef Burgers
E
4 5
49
Hertiage Angus
GRAD
Whole Australian Leg of Lamb
Flat Iron Grilling Steak
Family Pack, 7.69 per kg
AA
Fresh
Fresh Canadian
Fresh Stewing Beef
6
99
Fres
anad
hC
AAA
Strip Loin Grilling Steak
hC
3
Fres
ck to Basics” Specials!
f
Outside Round Marinating Steak
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Fresh Whole
Grade A Frying Chicken
Locally Raised BC Poultry
Family Pack, 8.80 per kg
3
2 Pack, 4.83 per kg
2
99
Maple Lodge
Chicken Bacon 375gr
3 99 4 99
PER
lb
Olymel
Olymel
500gr
450gr
Each
Grimm’s
Smokies 450gr
2$ for
Each
FREE
so G re a t P r i c e
Chocolates 131gr
4$ for
Quaker
5
Dipps or Chewy Granola Bars
2$
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for
136-298gr
Prime Chicken Cordons
284-340gr
Pasta
375-454gr A
$2.49 Value
4
2 $5 for
FREE!
for
1kg
Heinz
5
2$ for
Heinz
Lilydale Fully Cooked
Sliced Chicken or Turkey Breast 400-500gr, Each
10,000
Q
points
French Fries
158-233gr
3$
4 99 4
99
bonus
McCain
Hamburger or Tuna Helper
lb
Barilla Bonus Q-Points
n Classic Favourites!
Betty Crocker
PER
Each
Offer is in effect Monday January 7th - Sunday, January 13th
Neilson
Microwave Pop Corn
Maple Leaf
for
& Receive A
19 Each
2$
700ml
Jolly Time
300-375gr
8 6
Healthy Choice 1 BUY Pasta Sauce
Selected, 156-187gr
Harvest Meats
Sausage Rings & Chubs
Wieners
Sliced Bacon
A17
5
Polaris Distilled Water 4lt
3500 Kettle Brand Baked Potato Chips 113gr
Heinz
3000 Oh Henry or Reeseʼs Pieces, 230gr
Beans
Tomato Ketchup
Pasta
Selected, 398ml
750ml-1lt
398ml
Hershey Bites
2500 Summerland Syrup
4 $5 for
2$ for
7
341ml
4 $5 for
5000 Imperial Cinnamon Spread 250gr
3000
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Help build the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund! Black Diamond
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Campbell’s
500gr
540ml
5
Black Diamond
Cheestrings 336gr
99
4 5 5 99
Primo
Beans 540ml
4 $ Simply Broth 900ml
for
Christie
Black Diamond
Premium Plus Crackers
Cheese Slices 500gr
2
99 2 $ for
Primo
255-311gr
241-283gr
Smart Ones Gourmet
5
4$ for
900gr
5
2$ for
Hellmann’s
Becel
890ml
227gr or 907gr
4
540-650gr
2$ for
2.25kg
3
Washing Machine Cleaner
4 5
3
5
99 For
Quaker
Selected, 288-430gr
3
99
2$ for
4
Life Crunchtime Cereal
2$ for
800ml
1.02lt or 80’s
12-24’s
6x132’s
5
99
3
99
3 Skippy
Peanut Butter
100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice 2.63lt
Naked
Lactantia
450ml
Selected 250gr
100% Fruit Smoothie
Quaker
Harvest Crunch Cereal
4 3
99
for
for
Crispbread 200-275gr
4
for
Clean up on these great deals!
Select-A-Size Paper Towels
5 4
4
2$
4 2$ 4
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Wasa
Cream Cheese Product
2$
Bounty
99
99
Plus Applicable Fees
645-800gr
Facial Tissue
3
2 5
99
5
Tropicana
750gr
99
99
99
500ml
for
Quaker
Royale
99
80-144’s
Cereal
Royale
Bathroom Tissue
325-390gr
2
Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade
¢ 2$
6
Orange Pekoe or Green Tea
Selected, 350-500gr
Ultra Downy or Bounce
Fabric Softener
Tetley
99
Smucker’s
Quaker
Febreze
Fabric Refresher
Dr. Oetker
Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza
256-350gr
2for$
99
Instant Oatmeal
Cookies
126-226gr
Apple Cinnamon, 275gr
3x75gr
12
5
Quaker
99
127-214gr
For
Quick Oats
99
Peek Freans
Smart Ones Gourmet or Express
Crispy Minis Rice Cakes
Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal
Soft Margarine
Mayonnaise
for
s start with Super Grains! y a D t Perfec
Pasta
4
2$
Weight Watchers
2$ for
5
for
925gr
130-138gr
3$
Quaker
Tide
99
4x107ml
Smart Ones Signature
2for$
5
Get a fresh start this year! 57’s
Weight Watchers
Quaker
for
Laundry Pods
Weight Watchers
680ml
3 $
Tide
Plus Applicable Fees
Primo
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
5
for
Original Roast Ground Coffee
Thinsations 100 Calories
Fruit Cups
5$
450-500gr
for
Knorr
4
2$
Maxwell House
Christie
Dole
Premium 100% Juice 1lt
A19
¢ 25 from participating Dempster’s products goes to Health Care!
Dole
Chunky Soup
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Febreze
Air Effects
5
Cascade
Classic, 709ml
1.7kg or 1.36lt
Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid
275gr
6’s
99
Ivory
2
99
2$ for
4
Dishwasher Powder or Gel
3
99
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Help build the Quality Foods Community Health Endowment Fund! Black Diamond
Cheddar or Mozzarella Cheese
Campbell’s
500gr
540ml
5
Black Diamond
Cheestrings 336gr
99
4 5 5 99
Primo
Beans 540ml
4 $ Simply Broth 900ml
for
Christie
Black Diamond
Premium Plus Crackers
Cheese Slices 500gr
2
99 2 $ for
Primo
255-311gr
241-283gr
Smart Ones Gourmet
5
4$ for
900gr
5
2$ for
Hellmann’s
Becel
890ml
227gr or 907gr
4
540-650gr
2$ for
2.25kg
3
Washing Machine Cleaner
4 5
3
5
99 For
Quaker
Selected, 288-430gr
3
99
2$ for
4
Life Crunchtime Cereal
2$ for
800ml
1.02lt or 80’s
12-24’s
6x132’s
5
99
3
99
3 Skippy
Peanut Butter
100% Pure & Natural Orange Juice 2.63lt
Naked
Lactantia
450ml
Selected 250gr
100% Fruit Smoothie
Quaker
Harvest Crunch Cereal
4 3
99
for
for
Crispbread 200-275gr
4
for
Clean up on these great deals!
Select-A-Size Paper Towels
5 4
4
2$
4 2$ 4
99 Plus Applicable Fees
Wasa
Cream Cheese Product
2$
Bounty
99
99
Plus Applicable Fees
645-800gr
Facial Tissue
3
2 5
99
5
Tropicana
750gr
99
99
99
500ml
for
Quaker
Royale
99
80-144’s
Cereal
Royale
Bathroom Tissue
325-390gr
2
Pure Jam, Jelly or Marmalade
¢ 2$
6
Orange Pekoe or Green Tea
Selected, 350-500gr
Ultra Downy or Bounce
Fabric Softener
Tetley
99
Smucker’s
Quaker
Febreze
Fabric Refresher
Dr. Oetker
Ristorante Thin Crust Pizza
256-350gr
2for$
99
Instant Oatmeal
Cookies
126-226gr
Apple Cinnamon, 275gr
3x75gr
12
5
Quaker
99
127-214gr
For
Quick Oats
99
Peek Freans
Smart Ones Gourmet or Express
Crispy Minis Rice Cakes
Life or Corn Bran Squares Cereal
Soft Margarine
Mayonnaise
for
s start with Super Grains! y a D t Perfec
Pasta
4
2$
Weight Watchers
2$ for
5
for
925gr
130-138gr
3$
Quaker
Tide
99
4x107ml
Smart Ones Signature
2for$
5
Get a fresh start this year! 57’s
Weight Watchers
Quaker
for
Laundry Pods
Weight Watchers
680ml
3 $
Tide
Plus Applicable Fees
Primo
Thick & Zesty Pasta Sauce
5
for
Original Roast Ground Coffee
Thinsations 100 Calories
Fruit Cups
5$
450-500gr
for
Knorr
4
2$
Maxwell House
Christie
Dole
Premium 100% Juice 1lt
A19
¢ 25 from participating Dempster’s products goes to Health Care!
Dole
Chunky Soup
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Febreze
Air Effects
5
Cascade
Classic, 709ml
1.7kg or 1.36lt
Concentrated Dishwashing Liquid
275gr
6’s
99
Ivory
2
99
2$ for
4
Dishwasher Powder or Gel
3
99
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New York Style Corned Beef
1
Fresh Deli
Sandwiches & Wraps
Roast Beef
1
49
PER gr
100
Lilydale
Each
454gr
3000
10 Pack
PER
100gr
7
99
Crispy Chicken Drumsticks
Tre Stelle Bocconcini
Imperial Soft Margarine 454gr
3000 Selected, Assorted Sizes
5000 Down Under Naturals Hair Care Products
Original or Sensitive, 10ʼs
3500
Scotties Pocket Pack Tissue 8ʼs
2500 Grannyʼs Liquid Dish Soap 740ml
Alcan Aluminum Foil 12x25ft
3000
Weather Permitting
Egg Roll ............................
149
Available at Select Stores Serving Suggestions
99
¢ PER
100gr
Fresh Ahi Tuna
1
49 PER gr
100
31/40 Size Raw P&D Tail Off
White Tiger Prawns Frozen or Previously Frozen
99 3
¢ PER
100gr
99
1
PER
100gr
69 PER
100gr
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2500
Fresh Sole Fillets
PER
100gr
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Frozen or Previously Frozen
Bic Disposable Razors
69
Basa Fillets
Wild Sockeye Salmon
2500
1
PER
100gr
Boneless Skinless
4-6 lb Average H&G
Assorted Sizes
100
99
100
Family Pack
Childrenʼs or Junior Tylenol
PER gr
¢
PER gr
21
29
Vinaigrette Coleslaw, Traditional Potato or Wild Rice with Blueberries Salad
95
Dinner for Two
1
Marble Cheddar Cheese
Each
200gr
3000
1
79
69
points
bonus
Pillsbury Ready to Bake Cookies
2
PER
100gr
Kentucky Chicken Breast
Oven Roasted or Sundried Tomato
Q
• Local BC Pork • Lactose & Gluten Free • No Added MSG • No Growth Promotants
Lilydale
Fat Free Turkey Breast
5000
Old Fashioned or Honey Ham
Vienna
49
Bonus Q-Points
Continental
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Raisin Bread
2$ for
Bakery Fresh
Bakery Fresh
9” Strawberry Rhubarb Pie
Bagels Selected
4
2
for
2
6 49 for
Bakery Fresh
Bonus Q-Points
Cinnamon Buns
for
Bakery Fresh
2
McGavin’s
Bread
Silver Hills
Double Layer
Bread or Bagels
Vanilla or Chocolate Cake
2$ Chocolate Eclairs for 5
9
Triple Layer
Raspberry Truffle Cake .......
So Good
Fortified Soy Beverage
FREE
Shaker Bottle with Purchase Jordans
Clif Bar
454gr
5x42gr
Organic Coconut Oil Save
19
¢ 99
PER 100gr
249-282gr
99 2 Be Pure
Quality Fresh
Family Favourites Trail or Manhattan
2 $5 for
520ml Plus Applicable Fees
99 9
99 3 Quality Fresh
Sweet Treats Gummi Bears or Worms 200gr
99 1
2 $3 for
Quality Fresh
Sweet Treats Chocolate Raisins Dark, 500gr
Flax Multigrain, 375gr
5000
Dempsterʼs WholeGrains Bread Selected, 600gr
5000
Bobʼs Red Mill Gluten Free Biscuit Mix 680gr
7500
Vitamin C Effervescent 100% Natural Powder Coconut Water
500gr
225-250gr
Crunch Granola Bar
99 6 Emergen-C
Cereal
99
for
Omega Nutrition
49 3
2lb
While Supplies Last
4
2$
$5
Whey Protein Powder
points Q
bonus
Dempsterʼs Pita Snackers
6
1.89lt
Edge
5000
5000
1599 2 $4 2 $ for
6 Pack, Each e
6ʼs
WOW
Cream Filled Strudel ......................... for
Mini Danish
Byblos Bakery Pita Bread
500-570gr
430-615gr or 5’s
..
99
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Calabrese Buns
99 6 99 6 99
7
Yogurt Raisins
Bakery Fresh
Back to Basics” Specials! “ y r a u n a J
Bakery Fresh
A21
99 4
Bobʼs Red Mill Gluten Free Pancake Mix 623gr
5000
Bobʼs Red Mill Brown Rice Flour 680gr
5000 Rogerʼs 9 Grain Cereal 750gr
3000 Friskies Dry Cat Food 1.4-1.5kg
5000 Pedigree Vitality + Dog Food 2kg
3000
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4”
Primula
1
49
California “Blue Jay”
Large Navel Oranges
99 2.18 per kg
Each
Refresh Bouquet
10
99 Each
Chilean “Sugarone”
Green Seedless Grapes
2 6.59 per kg
99
Pr emiu
per lb
Italian “Premium”
5$ for
6oz Clamshell
Chilean Grown
Fresh Blueberries
2$ for
California “Dole Label”
Fresh Celery
6
Mexican Grown
Grape Tomatoes
1.94 per kg
1 Pint Basket
¢
Snap Top Carrots
per lb
2$ for
California Fresh 1.52 per kg
69
Organic
¢
4
per lb
BC Grown “Extra Fancy”
Organic Royal Gala Apples
1 3.28 per kg
California Grown
2$ for
California Grown
Earthbound Farm
Organic Cello Carrots
2lb Bag
2
Large Kiwi Fruit
m
per lb
88
¢
4
3’s
Organic Romaine Hearts
2$ for
6
4lb Bag
“Photos for presentation purposes only”
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MON.
TUES.
WED.
THUR.
FRI.
SAT.
SUN.
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8
9
10
11
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Organic Navel Oranges
3
99 each
Email Address: customerservice@qualityfoods.com Nanaimo – Beban Plaza – 2220 Bowen Rd. Nanaimo – Harewood Mall – 530 5th St. Nanaimo – Northridge Village – 5800 Turner Rd. Comox Valley – 2275 Guthrie Rd. Courtenay - 1002 -2751 Cliffe Avenue
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1
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DAYS! of Briatray i7n th
Monday Janu th 3 1 y r nua to Sunday Ja
3
Cadbury
Dairy Milk
200-230gr
Branston Original Pickle
3
520gr
99
for
Baked Beanz
4
415gr
6
2$
99
for
4 Pack
99
¢ Each
Mint Favourites
Red Cabbage
3
200gr
330gr
99 Each
2$
99
for
Each
5
95gr
or
Farrah’s
Harrogate Toffee 100gr
2$ for
5
2$ for
Pearce Duff’s
3$ for
5
Custard Creams or Garibaldi for Biscuits
3$
100-150gr
5
Lee’s
Macaroon & Scottish Tablet Bar
3$ for
60-70gr
130gr
2
3$ for
Sage & Stuffing Mix
Piccalilli Pickle 275gr
Bisto
5
2$ for
5
Paxo
Heinz
Favourite Gravy Granules
5
170gr
2$ for
5
2$ for
for
Coleman’s
for
5
Hartley’s
Ma Made 850gr
English Mustard 100gr
5 1
Each
2
2
400gr
125gr
99 Each
2
4$
Coconut Covered Marshmallows 4’s
2$ for
3
Some quantities are limited. Shop early for best selection. Photos for Presentation Purposes Only. Sorry No Rainchecks!
Tunnock’s
Caramel Wafer Biscuits Real Milk Chocolate, 8’s
2$ for
5
99 Each
Chocolate Cream, Orange or Peppermint
6’s
Tunnock’s
Each
Favourite Brown Sauce
Yeast Extract
99
3
99
Daddies Marmite
Milk Chocolate Tea Cakes
Pudding
Last! While Supplies
5
4$
Fry’s
Heinz
5
4
300gr
2$
Tunnock’s
for
Each
Each
Bigga or Mushy Peas
170gr
Curly Wurly
for
Batchelors
2
99
Glacier Mints Crawford’s
Cadbury
2$
Each
Strawberrry/Raspberry/ Chocolate/Vanilla,146gr
400gr
285-300gr
99
Fox’s
Classic Cream of Tomato Soup
for
5 2
99
Original, 500gr
Original, 250gr
300gr
3
3$
Taylors of Harrogate
Porrage Oats
Porrage Oats
160-170gr
99
Each
Each
80’s
Blancmange
In Tomato Sauce 410gr
Heinz
¢
Scott’s
Ready Brek
3
400gr or 2x300gr
Yorkshire Tea
Fruit Gums Pastilles or Jelly Tots
Baked Beans
for
30gr
Rowntree’s
Broad Beans
2$
99 99 Flake Bar
¢
Each
Special Toffee Original
Heritage
Branston
Cadbury
330ml
¢
Digestives Milk Chocolate or Rich Tea Cookies
Thorntons Bassett’s
A23
McVitie’s
Cherry Coke
with Fiery Jamaican Root Ginger, 330ml
Hayward’s
3
Each
Heinz
330ml
454gr
99
3
Irn Bru
Onions
Butter Beans
2$
¢
Barr
Ginger Beer
Hayward’s
Crosse & Blackwell 300gr
99
1’s
Each
Crosse & Blackwell
Old Jamaica
Dairy Milk Buttons
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It’s our famous
99
50gr
2$ for
4
5
4$ for
Aunty’s
Steamed Pudding 2x100gr
2$ for
5
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It started as a small group in Eva Grodt’s living room nearly four years ago, dedicated to bringing about a shift in consciousness like that experienced by astronaut Edgar Mitchell — today it is 380 members strong. The group is called Shift in Action and it’s a community group based in Parksville. It is linked to the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), a non-profit research and educational organization founded in 1973 by Mitchell after he experienced a profound sense of universal connectedness on his return trip from the moon. Noetic is a Greek word loosely translated as “inner knowing,” according to the IONS website. There are now about 200 community groups around the world con-
nected to IONS. Shift in Action’s mission statement has an emphasis on healing and understanding the mind-body-spirit connection. The meetings provide a place where like-minded people can gather to grow and learn by listening to speakers, watch movies and have conversations. Grodt said in the past speakers have educated on dreams, hypnosis, raw food and energy modalities like Reiki and the emotional freedom technique (EFT). “It’s all about living a better, healthier life,” she said. The number of members who show up to the meetings at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre vary, depending on what movie is being shown or who is presenting, but there’s one topic
that always draws a full house, she said. “Every time past lives and karma comes up the room is full.” Grodt said the meetings are an opportunity for people in the community to learn and share their own experiences, as well as allow those who practice healing modalities to show the community what they offer. These people can leave business cards or pamphlets on the information table. The next event is called Shadow Energetics, on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. where Darryl Gurney will explain the energetic dynamics surrounding why people feel challenged by others, and how, if left unresolved, this can sabotage relationships and contribute to illness among other negative effects.
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As far as handwriting goes, it has to do with the size and shape of letters and whether they fall into certain zones on the page. Although many people use computers for the majority of their writing, improving a signature can also make a difference in someone’s life, Fabling said. “For example, if you wanted to have more drive, be stronger and reach for higher goals and your name is Sheila, and your Hs and L loops are quite flat, try reaching them up more and see how that makes you feel, if that gives you a sense of excitement. And that excitement becomes drive.” Fabling encourages everyone to do a little handwriting, whether it be on a card to someone or journaling. She said she loves the pro-
cess of writing and how it frees her chest and other tensions. “Just typing on the computer, yeah I can write a good story and be happy that it’s finished in an hour and a half, but I haven’t had that beautiful dance within my body.” Fabling is offering two-hour workshops on graphology, which includes a journal, for $25. She is also experienced in creating reports for people based on other’s writing, if someone is looking to find out information on a potential tenant or employee for example. For more information on a workshop or Fabling’s other services contact her at 250-9271892 or email her at vfabling@telus.net.
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e have all heard the comment, “He’s an institutional case.� It is usually applied to someone who has been released from a prison or some other institution where he had resided for a long time. While institutionalized, his life was entirely regimented and organized for him. His life in the institution may have been very small and limited, although it felt safe and comfortable.
Now on the outside, he finds just going grocery shopping to be traumatic. The myriad of everyday decisions he faces is often overwhelming. Freedom, yes, but also total discomfort! It is no wonder he finds himself thinking about how simple life was in the institution. I experienced the simplicity of institutional life myself, while confined to the hospital last year. I
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life, but it didn’t was simhave to ple. pay bills, Many drive my- By Dr. Neill Neill former self anylong-term where instituor work. tional It was residents hard on take acmy wife tion to asbecause sure their she had speedy to pick up the slack and do return to their commany of the things fortable little prison that I had handled. I cell. Fortunately for often endured pain or me, my hospital senboredom in my little tence was too short to
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have any lasting effect on me. There are other kinds of institutions, besides the obvious penitentiaries, hospitals and care-homes, which can act as prisons. They can turn you into an institutional case if you stay there long enough. It can feel comfortable, familiar and predictable, although freedom is very limited and life is small. One such prison is
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ally for the stresses of middle-age as the average 25-year old. There may have been lots of life events, but they were faced with alcoholic numbness, not full experience and comprehension. Are there other prisons that can psychologically limit people to living small? I’ve seen under-education, unemployment, a bad marriage, and geography, including living on a reserve, all become prisons with the consequent smallness of life and lack of freedom. Even the illusory promise of a small pension can keep a person locked into a small life. What other life-limiting institutions can you think of? You can reach Registered Psychologist Dr. Neill Neill at 250752-8684 or through his website www.neillneill.com
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From Tudors to memoir writing Vancouver Island University’s Elder College courses begin the week of January 14, covering a variety of interests like memoir writing, the Elizabethan Tudors, health and aging and many more at both Nanaimo and Parksville campuses. Why take VIU Elder College courses? Easy— not only is it a fun and fascinating way to keep our brains active, it also helps expand our knowledge base and better understand the world around us. The instructors are passionate about their subject matter and enjoy sharing it with their students, so class discussions can get lively. But relax — there are no exams or compulsory assignments in VIU Elder College courses, just lots of class participation and personal learning. It’s also a great way to meet people who share similar interests to yours, all in an informal atmosphere. What is VIU ElderCollege? It’s a program of Vancouver Island University focused on the lifelong learning needs and interests of persons 50 years old and better. All courses are held during the daytime, at either the VIU Nanaimo campus on Fifth Street, the VIU Parksville campus on Jensen Avenue (civic centre), or select public locations such as The Oceanside Community Arts Council and the Nanaimo Museum. All locations are accessible by bus and have parking nearby. Check the VIU ElderCollege course offerings and register for your preferences this week. You can pick up a course calendar at one of the VIU campuses, or consult www.viu.ca.eldercollege or call 1-866-734-6252. Class sizes are limited. — Submitted by Lynda McCullough
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Bathing suit purchase can be one of the hardest Brown Eyed Susan’s in Qualicum Beach can help you get it right in winter or summer JOHN HARDING editor@pqbnews.com
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t was a cold, grey day in the middle of winter, perhaps the best time to be thinking about sun, sand and beach wear. In fact, January can be a great time of the year for sales of bathing suits, says the owner of Brown-Eyed Susan’s on Second Avenue in Qualicum Beach. “Obviously, the summer time is a huge time for us,” said Brenda McConnell. “January and February is also a big time for us because people go on cruises, vacations.” McConnell has owned the Qualicum Beach store for four years. Her and business partner Rick Williams also own a store in Nanaimo. Aside from bathing suits, Brown-Eyed Susan’s is chock full of other kinds of ladies apparel, from lingerie and sleepwear to summer casual wear and accessories. It’s certainly not a No Guys Allowed zone, but it does allow for a place for women to feel comfortable making what can be a difficult purchase. “Bathing suits are the number one item women most dislike shopping for,” said McConnell. “You got that right,” piped up the voice of a nearby customer
who overheard the conversation McConnell was having with a reporter. Brown-Eyed Susan’s has some of the most high-tech bathing suits in the world. That’s right, high-tech bathing suits. “It’s chlorine resistant swim wear, designed to last longer in the pool than the average bathing suit,” said McConnell. McConnell moved to this region from the Ontario cottagecountry town of Bobcaygeon, made famous by a Tragically Hip song. She had visited the Parksville-Qualicum Beach area in the past and her husband worked on the Island for B.C. Ferries in the 1970s. “We fell in love with (the area),” said McConnell. “We always wanted to move out here.” She said they weren’t just going to up and move from Ontario on the information they had gathered during holidays here — they were taking this relocation thing seriously. “We had a checklist,” said McConnell. JOHN HARDING PHOTO They were looking for communities that had reached Brown-Eyed Susan’s owner Brenda McConnell displays some of the beach wear at her shop on Second Five-Bloom status in the Com- Avenue in Qualicum Beach. munities in Bloom program and those with heritage and a good Qualicum Beach area was “not after itself — that was important Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. reputation for volunteerism, only beautiful it had adequate to us.” E-mail: brown.eyed.susans@ During the winter months, resources.” among other things. “It’s a community that looks Brown-Eyed Susan’s is open hotmail.com. They found the Parksville-
British Columbia exploring increased India trade options Business leaders set to meet at March forum Business leaders from India and British Columbia will meet to discuss trade and investment opportunities at the BCIndia Global Business Forum on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at the Vancouver Trade and Convention Centre. The opening and expansion of markets for British Colum-
bia’s goods and services, particularly in Asia, and the attraction of investment to grow B.C.’s priority sectors is a key pillar of the BC Jobs Plan. India is identified in the BC Jobs Plan as a priority market. The B.C. government has been spearheading India market outreach efforts to seek new
export and investment opportunities for B.C. businesses, and to create greater awareness of B.C.’s advantages as a trading partner. The BC-India Global Business Forum is a key part of B.C.’s longer-term economic and trade strategy with India. It will profile key sectors that are of mutual priority for both the B.C.
and Indian markets. The forum will include sector-specific discussions and presentations, as well as networking sessions to facilitate business opportunities and business matching. Trade and investment representatives in newly opened offices in Mumbai and Chandigarh, along with the existing trade office in Bangalore, will
identify specific partnership opportunities for Indian and British Columbian business leaders to discuss at the forum. Finance Minister Michael de Jong opened these two new B.C. trade and investment offices last month. After the forum concludes, there will be followup events. — NEWS Staff
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MAROTZ, Ruth March 21, 1932 December 28, 2012 Ruth Marotz (nee Kemper) died December 28, 2012. Do not mourn; she is free. Ruth, Ruthle, Mama, Mutti, Mumsie, Omi, Tante Ruth, Aunt Ruth, Mrs. Marotz; whatever we called her, we loved her. She made our world a better place in so many ways. To you, Ruth, we say simply: “Tschuess”. For a remembrance of Ruth, please see www.yatesfuneral.ca/obits/obituary.php?id=242390
and feel free to add words of celebration at her “condolences” tab. Deepest thanks to all staff at Eagle Park in Qualicum Beach for your care and consideration in Ruth’s last years. Respecting Ruth’s wishes, no service will be held. Donations in Ruth’s memory to the Eagle Park Auxiliary are also gratefully appreciated (777 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 2L1).
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Dec.28, 1939 - Dec.31, 2012 We lost Norm just 3 days after his 73rd birthday. He is at peace now after suffering liver and kidney failure. He is survived and will be deeply missed by loving wife, Judy, daughter Lorelle, stepson Cam Garland (Dona), stepdaughter Karen Garland, grandchildren, a great-grandson, and his sister, Bonnie Hodgson and nieces, nephews and cousins in Ontario, as well as Judy’s extended family. Norm was born in Toronto and joined the Navy there in 1958. He was a musician in military bands in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Victoria for 31 years. He loved being a sailor after spending time on the HMCS Bonaventure in the early 1960’s. He and Judy retired to Qualicum Beach in 2000 and made many close friends there. Norm loved lawn bowling and golf as well as socializing at the Seniors’ Activities Centre. A sincere thank you to the caring and compassionate nursing staff on the First floor, in Medical Imaging, the Dialysis Unit and the Palliative Care Unit at NRGH. Special thanks to Dr’s Glick, Carson and Carr in Nanaimo and to Dr. Waite in Parksville. I especially want to thank my family and friends for their wonderful support. And thank you, Norm, for the memories, the travel and all of the laughter we shared. No service by request. If you wish, you can make a donation in Norm’s name to a charity of your choice.
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Margaret Dorothy Walz November 24, 1930 – December 27, 2012 It is with great sadness that the Walz family announces the peaceful passing of their beloved mother, Margaret Walz, at Trillium Lodge on December 27, 2012. She is survived by her five children: Rick Walz (Teena), Barb Walz (Ron), Brenda Vaughan (Gord), Randy Walz (April), and Greg Walz (Nada); grandchildren: Tanis, Jeremy, Bill Ginny, Stuart, Brittany, Kevin, Sean; great grandchildren: Mya, Elizabeth, Jonathan, Victoria, and Cypress. She had numerous loving nieces, nephews and their families all of whom have many “Auntie Marg” memories. Marg was predeceased by her husband, Alfred (Alf), her sister, Pru Wright, and bothers, Bob, Herb,
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It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Ray Hancock on December 29, 2012 at Nanaimo General Hospital. Ray is survived by his wife of 46 years, Joyce, his daughter, Suzanne (Colin McAdam), son, Jeff (Christy Topolewski) and beloved grandchildren, Jonas and Lola. He is predeceased by his father, William, his mother, Olive (nee Armstrong), and his sister, Sharon. Ray grew up in West Vancouver and remained close to many of his friends from West Van High. He worked as a salesman for Arrow Transfer before becoming co-owner of Bronco Transportation. He was a lover of sports, and excelled at baseball throughout his early life. He was an active member of the North Shore Winter Club for many years. He was a fantastic coach of his children’s ringette and baseball teams, and he also enjoyed coaching curling and baseball with the Special Olympics program. He traveled throughout Europe, to Mexico and Japan, across the US and Canada, and had a soft spot for Las Vegas and Palm Springs. Ray and Joyce lived in North Vancouver before moving to Qualicum Beach where Ray played golf and enjoyed every day of his retirement. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, and, with courage and an unending sense of humour, he accepted a difficult reality for almost eighteen years. He was a loving, gentle and devoted father, and he cared and fought for his family until his last day. Ray’s strength and grace will always be remembered, and his ability to live one day at a time will inspire those left to mourn him. To respect his wishes, there will not be a memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Oceanside Hospice Society in Qualicum Beach would be much appreciated. DEATHS
Stewart, Ronnie, and Gord McDonald. She leaves one brother to mourn: Dick McDonald (Anna) of Burns Lake, along with many dear friends. Marg was raised in Alberta and British Columbia and come to Port Alberni with her family as a young woman. She worked at the plywood mill and had many amusing stories to tell about her job there. She met and married Alf in 1951, and started a family. They opened an Esso gas station and auto body shop in Port Alberni. Medical concerns with one of the children later necessitated a move to the fresher air of Qualicum Beach. They bought 24 acres of raw land on Garrett Road, built a house, and raised their family. Together they developed the Belyea Road subdivision. Marg and Alf also created a boat rental and charter boat business called “The Nomads” based in a huge old barn-like building that had once been used for roller skating dances. They ran it for years as a family business with Marg taking an active role and spending many hours working with the summer customers and guides, many who became good friends. The Sand Pebbles stands on the site today with the beach house having been converted into a restaurant. Marg and Alf were charter members of the Qualicum Curling Club and she love going to bonspiels and
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With broken hearts we announce that Clara our beloved mother, grandmother and oma passed away peacefully on Dec. 27, 2012. She was born in Russia on June 24, 1921. Predeceased by her husband Victor in 1978 and also by special friend Isauro “Rossa” Da Rosa in 2009. Survived by daughters, Ellie (Bob) Hoare, Louise (Reg) Ross; son, Edmund (Petra) Braun all of Vancouver Island. Also survived by grandchildren Mike (Andrea) Hoare, Larry (Evelyn) Hoare, Kathy (Vince) Cenerini, Mark (Selina) Ross, Melissa (Tom) Bond, Kristoffer (Kristiana) Braun, Trevor (Maliheh) Braun; great-grandchildren, Danya Cenerini, Wakely Ross and Charlize Bond who was born in Dec. 2012. She is also survived by a sister Emma Pfeifer and many nieces and nephews in Germany. Mum and Dad came to Canada in 1948 and started raising a family in Winnipeg, Manitoba. After time they moved to a milder climate in the lower mainland, B.C. After Dad died Mum joined her son and his family on Vancouver Island. Eventually both daughters also moved there. Mum was so very happy with having her whole family around her and she always said “I’m the luckiest grandma”. She loved living on the Island and her greatest passions were gardening & dancing and she always said Canada was the best place on earth. A private family memorial will take place at a later date. Rest in Peace Mum, Your family will always love you and miss you
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putting on skits with “the girls”. Marg was also an active member of the Catholic Women’s League, The Rotary-Anns, and a faithful baseball mom. She had packed the kids along to hockey rinks when they were younger to watch Alf play and Hockey Night in Canada would always find her glued to the set. She never shared Alf’s passion for aviation but had to resign herself to it once there were five pilots in the family. Marg spent many enjoyable days fishing with Alf in Barkley Sound, canning the catch, and playing cards with their friends at the big house at Kildonan. Bird hunting trips to Alberta in the motorhome, travelling with the same gang, were a treat. They always returned with more funny stories than fowl. She also enjoyed donning raingear to go mushroom picking with Pru in the woods and she was a dedicated bingo player. Marg lover her gladiolas and flower garden and there was always a crossword and jigsaw puzzle to work on if you visited. She said that she played a trumpet when she was a girl although no one could ever get her to prove it. Her piano organ was a substitute and she enjoyed music till the end. She was a constant knitter of wonderful things and adored her succession of dogs and cats, treating them as well as the people in her life.
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Her kitchen table was the rallying point for her five kids, the extended family, and friends. Relatives often stopped in to visit, sometimes making use of the Belyea “Campsite” on their way through Qualicum. Her hospitality and good eats were legendary. She could preserve, can, or cook anything. Marg had many talents and much love for the people in her life. They, in turn, loved her for her sense of humour and good nature. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date and her ashes, along with Alf’s, will be laid to rest at the Qualicum Beach Cemetery in a private ceremony. The family would like to especially thank the staff at Trillium Lodge for the compassion and care given to Marg during her last years with them. She was very happy during her stay there, making new friends and enjoying the activities and music. In lieu of lowers, donations may be made to the SPCA, a cause dear to Marg’s heart.
“Now twilight lets her curtain down and pins it with a star.” To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
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April 13, 1927 – Dec. 30, 2012 Predeceased by Thore Howard Sharock (1978). Survived by sisters Violet and Mabel; 4 children – Brenda, Judy, Bruce and Russell; 12 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren (and one on the way). Bea was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and friend to all with whom she was associated. She loved living in a beautiful, oceanfront home and was an active gardener on the property. Throughout most of her life Bea was an avid swimmer, square dancer, and wildlife lover (often feeding birds and deer on her property). Bea was a lover of live, and shared her smile and laughter with everyone she came in contact with. She will be dearly missed by family and friends.
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Martha Masako Yanai October 16, 1933 ~ December 21, 2012 Died peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital with husband George, daughter Nancy and son Michael by her side. Rest in peace, your suffering is over. We will miss you very much and love you forever. TOLLERTON, ROBERT BRUCE
Robert Bruce Tollerton passed away peacefully on December 28, 2012 with his wife Frances and their dog Gussy at his side. No service by request. Cremation
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Henry went peacefully into the arms of his Saviour and Lord, after a lengthy illness. Left to mourn are his wife Rita Hymans and his daughters Malinda Moore (Allan) Tanya Eyssens (Clint) and grandson Riley. Henry has been blessed by many brothers and sisters from his church family and many friends. Our deepest gratitude goes out to our Pastors at the Island Gospel Centre, and our dear friends. A special gratitude goes out to the staff at Stanford Place Care Campus for their compassion and excellent care they provided for Henry. Cremation has already taken place, and in keeping with Henry’s request, no memorial service will be held. If anyone should so desire, memorial contributions can be made to the Humane Society in honor of Henry’s great love for animals.
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine! Oh what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God Born of His Spirit, washed in His Blood.
“Uncle Edâ€? Edgar Joseph Theriault, passed away peacefully at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital on Dec 31, 2012. Ed is survived by his son David, daughter Linda (McMeekin), daughter-in -law Yvonne, son-inlaw Bill and granddaughters Cerise and Gizelle and grandsons Paul and Lanfah. Ed is also survived by three brothers and three sisters living in Quebec, New Brunswick and B.C. Ed was a well known personality of Bowser/ Qualicum. Ed and his wife Pauline moved to Qualicum in 1978 on his retirement. He was an active member of the Bowser Legion and obtained a Life Membership in 2010. Ed was an avid ďŹ sherman and lived for the salmon ďŹ shing off Qualicum Bay, heading out from the former Costa Lotta in his little boat, Kum Wiz Me. He made many friends during his time and was commonly known in the community as “Uncle Edâ€?. The family would like to thank staff of Nanaimo Regional General Hospital for their kindness and comfort to Ed and family. A Memorial service will be held in the Bowser Legion on Saturday, January 12 at 1:30pm. For those wanting to make a donation in lieu of owers the family ask that donations be made to the Bowser Legion.
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Teresa McDonald August 15, 1935January 9, 2010 Nothing can ever take away The love the heart holds dear Fond memories linger everyday Remembrance keeps her near Always in our hearts, Bruce, Sandy, Scott, Ger, Marguerite, Darcy, Neale and Michael
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS INFORMATION Annual General Meeting Arrowsmith Agricultural Assoc. (Coombs Fair Board) to be held on Tues., January 22nd. at 7:30pm in the Fair OfďŹ ce 1014 Ford Rd., Coombs, BC. IF YOU want to drink, that is your business. If you want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
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LEGALS NOTICE IS hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Myrette M. Drummond are required under section 38 of the Trustee Act to send them to S.C.Sturgeon, 516 Hall Rd., Qualicum Beach, B.C. V9K 1B7, by January 31st, 2013, after which no claims will be accepted. NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERS Re: The estate of Peter Hilton Crozier, also known as Peter H. Crozier, Peter Crozier and P.H. Crozier, deceased, formerly of 530 Chester Road, Qualicum Beach, British Columbia, (the “Estateâ€?) Creditors and others having claims against the Estate of Peter Hilton Crozier, are hereby notiďŹ ed under section 38 of the Trustee Act that particulars of their claims should be sent to the executor at #2 - 707 Primrose Street, Qualicum Beach, B.C., V9K 2K1, on or before February 10, 2013, after which date the executor will distribute the Estate among the parties entitled to it, having regard to the claims of which the executor then has notice. Kenneth G. Walker, Executor By WALKER & WILSON His Solicitors
PERSONALS LADY IN Parksville Career Centre with Beautiful Red Hair Dec. 20th, 2012...Fine Gent, Coffee & Conversation? If interested, Please call me at 250-588-2665 (cell) RETIRED ENGINEER is seeking a senior lady for travel, companionship, with music, dance, poetry, games and perhaps creative cooking in his kitchen. Call (250)752-3327.
TRAVEL GETAWAYS LONG BEACH - Ucluelet Deluxe waterfront cabin,sleeps 6, BBQ. Winter Special. 2 nights $239 or 3 nights $299 Pets Ok. Rick 604-306-0891
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NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the Parksville Downtown Business Association will hold its Annual General Meeting 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013, at the Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville. The order of business will include consideration of a special resolution to “repeal and replace� the association’s existing bylaws with revised bylaws. The substantive changes to the bylaws consist of: changing the current 56 day advance notice of annual general meeting to 30 days; staggering one and two year directors’ terms of office; and clarifying the method by which officers are appointed. Also, election of directors will be held, and the 2012 financial statements and proposed 2013 budget will be presented. Only property owners and business owners/operators within Parksville’s downtown Business Improvement Area have voting privileges.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES IN Hines Creek, AB 2 yrs minimum experience. Must have good circular saw knowledge. 40 hr/wk. M-F $31-$34/hr. BeneďŹ ts. Resume to: beckiezavisha@hotmail.com or FAX 780-494-3768
CHILDCARE OVER THE Rainbow, Licensed family daycare. Spots available, in Nanoose Bay, But close to Parksville. Call Rachel at 250-468-0177
ESTHETICIAN Modern leading edge Salon looking for an Esthetician & Nail Tech Great business incentive for the right candidate. Please drop off resume to Borealis at Unit 105, 222 West 2nd Ave. (behind TD Bank) in Qualicum Beach. HAIRCARE PROFESSIONALS
CHAIR RENTAL available, hotel location, Parksville. Build your own business. Call (250)228-6650.
HELP WANTED 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. ARCTIC CO-OPERATIVES Ltd. is currently recruiting management positions for various Co-op locations in Nunavut. We provide relocation assistance, subsidized accommodations and group beneďŹ ts. Please forward your resume: fax to: (204) 632-8575. humanresources@ arcticco-op.com Visit www.arcticco-op.com for more information.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to develop a rewarding full time career in advertising and marketing. If you are a highly creative individual with an ability to multi-task in a fast-paced team environment and have good interpersonal and sales skills, a valid drivers licence and reliable vehicle we would like to meet you. The NEWS offers a great working environment with a competitive remuneration plan coupled with a strong benefits package. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is one of BC's Best Newspapers, the recipient of Gold for Best Community Newspaper in 2010 and Silver in 2011 by the BCYCNA, and it is the paper of record in Parksville Qualicum Beach since 1982. The Parksville Qualicum Beach News is owned by Black Press Ltd., Canada’s largest independent newspaper company, with more than 180 community, daily and urban newspapers and extensive online operations with over 250 websites. To apply, please forward your resume with a cover letter to: Peter McCully, Publisher publisher@pqbnews.com Deadline for applications is: January 15, 2013
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BARTENDERS & SERVERS experienced, P/T or F/T. Please call 250-468-1735. FARM, Fishing, Hunting, Property Manager: Year round. To manage and maintain a 685 acre working farm with pheasants, cattle, dogs, hay and tourism accomodations. Semi retired welcome. Hands on management. mk@skeenameadows.com
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Tuesday, January 8, 2013 The Parksville Qualicum Beach News PERSONAL SERVICES
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
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JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician. Hanna Chrysler Ltd in Hanna, Alberta needs a few more good people. Busy, modern shop. $25-$31/hour + bonus, beneďŹ ts. Great community. Inquire or send resume. Fax 403-8542845; Email Chrysler@telusplanet.net
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.
COMPUTER BUSINESS & Home Support, 30yr IT Tech. Low rates, Seniors Discount. Call John, 250-594-5558.
LEATHER SOFA: dark green. Top quality leather (includes leather care kit). Mint condition (no kids or pets). $400 obo. (250)756-2927
STORE LIQUIDATION
PIPE LAYERS req’d at Locar Industries. Min 5 yrs exp $20$25/hr depending on exp. beneďŹ ts package after 3 months. Local work. Fax resume to 250-751-3314
HOME CARE SUPPORT
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. OLEG KACHMAZOV Painting (inside & out), power washing, yard clean up, stacking/chopping ďŹ re wood & odd jobs. 250-947-5970 POIRIER PAINTING, Residential / Commercial / Vinyl Siding / Driveway Power Washing/ Driveway Sealing. Fully insured, Guaranteed Workmanship, Free Estimates. Call Dan 250-240-3528. WCB
PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.
WORK WANTED FOR ALL your drywall and painting needs, reno’s and repairs.Specializing in re-textured ceilings, spray paint. Call a pro, no job too small. Phil 250-954-1859.
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ELDERLY & CHILD CAREGIVERS AVAIL. Live-In / Live Out Full-time / Part-time Care Aides avail. 250-667-0565 Julie’s Home Care Services
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Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
CAT SITTING in my home. No cages. 7day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
GARDENING FALL CLEAN-UP, gutters, irrigation system, hedges, garden haul away. Call (250)240-1116 Service Today!
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Call 250-752-3161 or 250-240-0102 Luke Downs
WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE
Fruit trees and ornamentals
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MEDICAL HEALTH
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FOOT CARE in your home by certiďŹ ed foot care nurse. 35 years experience. Vets approved. Marg, 250-954-8259.
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.
TREE PRUNING
HEALING ARTS
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
WES-COAST YARDBIRDS. Yard Maintenance, Hauling, Pressure Washing, Carpentry. Tree Pruning, Topping, Falling, Snow Removal, Irrigation Winterizing. 250-752-9444.
$$ CASH PAID $$ for NEWER FRIDGES, STOVES, WASHERS, DRYERS etc.
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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).
COMPUTER SERVICES
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Call Kevin 250-240-7372
HAULING AND SALVAGE CLEAN-UP SPECIALIST, small or big loads, rubbish, garden, waste, junk. Service today at (250)240-1116. WAYNE’S HAUL-AWAY. Will haul away unwanted whatever. Small engine repair, Bondable, Call 250-752-1639.
EUREKA UPRIGHT vacuum (whirlwind), 12amp, good cond., $50. (250)951-0839 OFFICE DESK Chair $30. 250-738-0138.
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TODD THE BUILDER. Renos, plumbing. Commercial ofďŹ ces; Custom homes. 250-752-1121
SEASONED FIREWOOD Vancouver Island’s largest ďŹ rewood producer offers ďŹ rewood legally obtained during forest restoration, large cords. Help restore your forest, Burndrywood.com 1-877-902-WOOD.
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HOME IMPROVEMENTS
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.
FUTON, NEAR New, double, dark wood frame, 8� mattress. New cost $1000. Will sell for $400. Phone (250)758-9654, Nanaimo.
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WOODEN TABLE, apt-sized, round, golden tone with 2 matching chairs, as new, $275. (250)752-1304.
PRETTYTHINGS GIFT SHOPPE (In Wembley Mall)
EVERYTHING MUST GO!
GARAGE SALES
MISCELLANEOUS WANTED
PARKSVILLE, 264 Pioneer Cresc. Jan 12 (9-1). Eagles Hall - Flea Market. 20+ tables.
WANTED FOR New Store (Threads & Treasures) Qualicum Beach (742 Memorial Ave.) Local arts,crafts & gently used women’s fashions & accessories. Clean & current for consignment sales. Receiving: Sat. Jan. 12th., 10-3 or Phone Cathy 250-248-0412.
QUALICUM BAY Lighthouse Community Centre. 240 Lions way, Qualicum Bay, B.C. Date: Jan. 13, 2013: 8 am to 12 noon. Pancake Breakfast and Flea Market. Music & Animal Swap. Tables: $8.00 Rain or Shine. Ph: 250-757-8481 or 250-757-9938.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE BY OWNER
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; Phone 1-800-BIG-IRON. www.bigirondrilling.com BIG BUILDING Sale... This is a clearance sale you don’t want to miss! 20x20 $3,985. 25x24 $4,595. 30x36 $6,859. 35x48 $11,200. 40x52 $13,100 47x76 $18,265. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca
33210 LAREDO CIRCLE Thousand Palms CA. Upgraded golf course home, fully furnished, w/42� TV & golf cart. Dual pane windows. Large tiled patio w/golf course views. $134,900. 760-343-4183
BRAND NEW Kitchenaide stainless steel 8 piece cookware pots. $180 (ďŹ rm). New cost was $399. (250)729-9978 CLOSING OUT SALE. Due to health reasons we have to close the store. Everything must go by Jan 30th. Over 400 ofďŹ ce chairs, 2 dr lateral ďŹ le cabinets, lockers, drafting tables, pedestals, etc. Open Mon to Saturday 10am-5pm. Coopers Gov’t Surplus 4767 Headquarters Rd, Courtenay 250-218-1665. Some items on line. www.cooperssurplus.com
BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY home in Boat Harbour area. A private natural, peaceful setting on 2.2 acres, bordering a creek and pond. Open oor plan, vaulted ceilings. 2baths, 3bdrms, den, spacious decks, partial bsmnt, shop, RV prkng. $529,000. (250)722-2394
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
BRAND NEW, 417 Bruce Ave, Nanaimo, under 10yr warranty. 3bdrms +den up; 2bdrm legal suite down. Lndry both levels. $380,000. (250)751-5114
“Perfect Gift for Animal Loversâ€? Fine Spanish Lladro &Nao Figurines. Priced below appraised value $95 - $250. Proceeds to Qualicum Cat Rescue. Call 250-248-6867 PERFECT SET of 15â€? XL winter tires on aluminum rims, used last winter for only 150 km. Bought $650. Selling $350. - ďŹ ts Taurus or similar (sold car, kept spare wheels). Call (250)753-0014. 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
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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GREENHOUSE FOR XMAS Also garden sheds, gazebos, pergolas, studios & storage solutions. Call 250-951-0855 MINTON CHINA- set of 8 “Laurentian pinkâ€?, mint condition. $995 obo. King’s plate silverware “Mayowerâ€?, set of 12. (250)723-8215 leave msg.
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
WE BUY HOUSES 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
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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.
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.
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APARTMENT/CONDO 14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrm, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 14A - 1010 SHEARME RdCoombs, 2 bdrms, $875. Call Ardent Properties (250)7530881. www.ardentproperties.com 255 HIRST Ave- 2 bdrm, $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.
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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. 297 HIRST Avenue- 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath, $1150/$1350. Ardent Properties. www.ardentproperties.com (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. 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 PARKSVILLE, centrally located, 1 bdrm senior housing suite in Hustwick Place. Approx. 500 sq.ft. with storage closet & balcony. Large bathroom with walk-in shower. Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking, but scooter storage avail. in the building. N/S, N/P. Avail. Feb. 1st. $915 p/month. Call 250-248-9154. PARKSVILLE CONDO2 bdrms, 1 bath, shared laundry, close to downtown. Avail immed. $850/mo inclds water & cable. Call 250-951-3989. PARKSVILLERENO’D 2 bdrm apt, free storage & parking, quiet bldg, heat/hot water included. Available now. $775. Call 250-248-3350. PARKSVILLE SPACIOUS 2 bdrm apt’s. Quiet bldg, centrally located. H/W,storage,parking, $775.00 p/mo. Avail Now & Jan. 1st. Call 250-248-5431 DOWNTOWN QUALICUM: 1 bdrm + den condo, completely reno’d, covered prkg, lrg patio, granite counters, stainless appls. Jan. 1st. $950. Refs, NS/NP. (250)752-3419.
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.
AVAIL NOW - 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. COMFORTABLE SMALLER home, extremely private, NS/NP. $650. (250)248-6554. COOMBS, Bright Clean, 2 bdrm rancher, single garage, new propane f/p, 4 appls on priv acreage in Virginia Estates. N/S, N/P, one small pet OK. $1000/mo. Utils extra. Avail now. Ref’s required. Call Diana @ Bamboozle 250-9542093 or 250-468-7794. NANOOSE BAY- 3047 Matthew Rd., 3 bdrm, 2 bath, on acreage, 15 min to Parksville, 10 min from Nanaimo, bright, 5 appls. $1300. View now & avail Feb. 1. (250)468-1480. NORTH QUALICUM: Feb. 1, $1100/mo, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, lrg fenced yard; pets ok. Private trail for 20min walk, big soaker tub in master bath, W/D, F/S, D/W, wood stove. Comes with riding lawn mower, no garage, N/S. Call (250)752-9699. PARKSVILLE- 3 BDRMS, 2 bath Rancher, 5 appls, woodstove, garage, fenced backyard, near Winchelsea Elem. NS/NP. $1300 + utils. Refs req’d. Call (250)752-9807. QUALICUM BEACH, 3 bdrm manufactured home, within walking distance to QB Middle School and minutes to QB Town Centre. Attractive rural setting with garden, absolutely no smokers, no pets, $875 incl heat. Avail now. 250-752-0997
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The Americans tried some intimidation tactics, but the boys from B.C. let their play on the field do the talking for them. Team B.C., British Columbia’s provincial under-18 tackle football team, closed out the inaugural FBU International Games with a stunning 38-18 win over the United States on Saturday at the Alamodome, which as the site of the televised U.S. Army all American bowl earlier in the day. Part of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl Week played out in San Antonio Texas, Dec. 30 - Jan. 6, the tournament was a showcase to be sure with lots of scouts in the stands. Team B.C., which pencilled in two members of the Ballenas Whalers’ varsity team — standout quarterback Liam O’Brien and lineman Brock Mould, left for the Longhorn State Dec. 29 and opened their FBU International Games schedule Thursday, Jan. 3 with a 49-14 romp over Team Europe at Heroe’s Stadium. O’Brien, playing on American soil for the first time in his career, was given the ball as starting quarterback in both games, and didn’t disappoint. According to Daniel Flug, Director of Communications for Football B.C. who made the trip down south with the team, O’Brien rushed for three touchdowns to lead the way against the U.S. while Team B.C. also got touchdowns
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from Game MVP, wide receiver Marcus Davis (31-yard pass catch), and running back Mason Swift (8-yard run). RB Liam Mahara kicked an 18-yard field goal to round out the scoring for Team B.C. With the win, Team B.C. improved their record to two wins and no losses at the FBU International Games to fin-
ish the tournament undefeated. According to Flug, Team B.C. carried over their dominant offensive performance from their game against Europe by scoring on all five of their drives in the opening half of the contest and six of eight overall in the game. Team B.C. scored on their first offensive play of the game when O’Brien threw a 31-
yard TD strike to Davis. The Americans got on the board early in the second quarter when a failed onside kick attempt gave them great field position and allowed them to march down to B.C.’s 1-yard line before punching it in. Team B.C. answered back on their next drive with Swift capping an 88yard drive with an 18-yard touchdown run and also got a field goal from Mahara to lead 31-7 at half-time. The U.S. pulled within 21 points early in the third quarter with a field goal, but BC replied shortly after with O’Brien’s third touchdown of the night to open up a 38-10 lead. The United States added a late TD off a punt return. After the game Team B.C. head coach Tom Kudaba talked about his team’s performance against the Americans. “I thought our kids showed a lot of poise. They really came out to play,” Kudaba said in a post-game press release. “They’re a very focused group of kids. Because these kids have a good football IQ, they were able to pick up the system really well. We were pretty solid overall. “Very proud,” the former CFLer turned coach said, adding “I wish I could have a group of kids like this on my (high school) team and coach them for more than just a couple of days.” See GREAT, page A35
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Oceanside’s Save-On-Foods Generals split their VIJHL home-and-home with the North Division’s last place Campbell River Storm over the weekend — winning 7-3 on the road Friday and getting blanked 3-0 on home ice Saturday. On Friday in Campbell River for their first game of 2013, the Generals turned in one of, if not their best team game of the season. The Gens out-shot the Storm 18-7 in the opening frame (39-27 on the night) and led 4-1 after 20 minutes. Alex Mastrodonato picked up the win between the pipes. Michael Fretz led the charge for Oceanside with two goals, and newly signed forward Thanvir Bandesha and Quinlan Moore, Taylor Grey, Matthew Biagioni and Cole Schneider all added singles. Campbell River was 1-for-6 on the power play; Oceanside 0-for-3.
Campbell River changed things up when they came to town Saturday night, giving AP call-up Liam Smith the start in net. Oceanside was without Fretz, who was called up to play for the Nanaimo Clippers of the BCHL. Both teams came out with plenty of jump and this one was played at a torrid pace with the Generals taking the body every chance they got. The Storm scored the only goal in each period. Campbell River had the slight edge in shots on goal at 37-35 — the Storm were 1-for-8 on the power play the Generals 0-for-7. GAME ON: The Generals travel to Campbell River Friday for their final regular season meeting against the Storm and return home Saturday to take on the Nanaimo Buccaneers (7:30 p.m. start). THE 2013 VIJHL ALL STAR CLASSIC goes Sunday at Oceanside Place (2:30 p.m. start).
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This year’s long-running Parksville/Qualicum Masters Men’s Open Bonspiel had a decidedly different look, for the first time ever there were some ladies teams in the mix. Three teams actually, rounding out the 28 team event. A men’s bonspiel for players 55 and over that dates back some 15 years (about eight as a co-event), this year’s Open featured a big field of 28 teams and was played out Jan. 4-6 at both the Parksville Curling Club and the Qualicum & District Curling Club, with the main finals all played out Sunday in Parksville. “It was a lot of fun,” well-known local female skip and celebrated ‘Sport Hero’ Irene Creally said smiling after stepping off the ice after their final game Sunday. “Every game, we were right in there, every game we played was close,” she chuckled, her competitive side shining through. If there was an award for Most Intense it could very well have gone to QB skip Alan Thomas. Thomas, 72, started curling 44 years ago in Winnipeg when he moved to Canada from Britain. A retired teacher and farmer, Thomas and his wife moved to Oceanside in 2003. His team’s 7-3 win over the Val Fenton rink from Nanaimo to clinch the Lordco C Event final he said “was a very, very good game.” Thomas and his team: Lead John Lajoie, 2nd Geoff Leney, and 3rd Garry Hackman — lost their opening game, tied their second, and ran the table on their final four games. “I think it was an excellent bonspiel 28 teams is pretty big turnout these days and I think the quality of curling was pretty damned good,” he said Sunday night. Asked about his intensity out on the ice, Thomas relayed the story how earlier that day a fellow curler on next sheet over, “said I should smile more and that I was always scowling. I told him for me the two things don’t work together — if I’m smiling I’m not concentrating, and I was really concentrating.
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Qualicum Beach skip Alan Thomas had his game face on Sunday as his team won the C Event final at the Parksville/Qualicum Masters Men’s Open Bonspiel finals played out at PCC.
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Oceanside Place was hockey central on the weekend as over 200 kids took to the ice for a 12-team, Bantam Rec Tournament. “It was a fun tournament,” coordinator Bob Stewart confirmed after. There were 26 games played over three days, “and I think 215 kids in total. It was a lot of hockey.” There were two pools of four — each team was guaranteed four games. The action got underway Friday and wrapped up with the finals on Sunday. Oceanside had three teams in the mix, and two teams from Surrey made the trip. A co-ed tournament for 13 to 15 year olds, not all teams had female players. Oceanside had nine girls suiting up. In the gold medal game the Saanich Braves built up a big lead and had to hang on for a 6-4 win over a stubborn squad of Oceanside Blazers. According to Stewart, Oceanside scored first, and the Braves tied it up late in the frame. Saanich struck for four unanswered goals in the second and added another to start the third to go up 6-1 with just seven minutes left in the game, but the Blazers refused to roll over and rallied for three unanswered goals of their own to cut it to 6-4 “and ran out of time.” Brendan Harstad potted a pair for Oceanside in that one, and Stirling McCullough and Billy Buhler added singles. Blazers’ goalie Noah Ward faced a lot of rubber and played well for Oceanside. In the bronze medal game, the Oceanside Steelers came up on the short end of an exciting 5-4 final against the Cowichan Blazers. Cowichan scored the only goal of the first in that
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one; Oceanside answered back with two goals early in the second, and the Steelers tied it 2-2 late in the period. Cowichan took a 3-2 lead early in the third and the Blazers tied it up a few minutes later. Cowichan struck for two goals in under two minutes late in the frame, and Oceanside scored with five seconds remaining with their goalie out to make it close. Matt Johns led the charge for the Steelers with a hat trick, and Connor Freeman pitched in with the single. James Brendeland backstopped his team with a strong game in net. “Oh yeah, it’s a great weekend for our kids,” Stewart answered when asked if the players look forward to this one. “It’s nice for a lot of them, even the out of town kids, because a lot of them their grandparents live here so a lot of family comes out because you get so many games in a short amount of time.” “When we go away to a tournament we usually end up in Port Hardy or Port McNeil,” he chuckled. On Saturday when The NEWS stopped by the Oceanside Storm were battling hard in a fastpaced game they came up short in a 5-4 final against those same Blazers. “Our only two losses were to the gold medal team and the bronze medal team,” said Stewart. The Blazers won their first game Saturday morning, beating Comox 7-6. Kyle Halvorson scored twice for the Blazers in that one, and Bailey Kaario, Jared Cassidy, Connor Haywood, Michael Stewart and Darian Budd all added singles. GAME ON: OMHA will be hosting an Initiation, Peewee and Atom tournaments over spring break.
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“we had 13 female teams attend, from Initiation/Novice to Bantam, and our Oceanside teams had a strong finish,” said OMHA’s female coordinator Sue Street. Indeed, as the Atom Icebreakers garnered gold, the Peewee Icebreakers clinched silver, and the Bantam Icebreakers finished fourth.
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“Our O-line played amazing all game — they paved the way for us to win for sure,” O’Brien, in his senior year, said after the game, and made the point getting off to a quick start offensively “was huge. The first three possessions all started inside the 50 I think. Coming out there that fast and quieting them down and taking the motivation out of them was huge.”
On the overall FBU International Games experience, B.C. High School Football’s AA MVP for 2012 said “it’s huge. Coming down here to Texas and beating them on their own soil — it doesn’t get any bigger than that.” Contacted on his way home from late Sunday night, O’Brien told The News “It was absolutely amazing — one of the best experiences of my life,
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What’s the difference between being in charge of a 70-person research and development department for a major software company and slinging coffee in downtown Parksville? Not as much as you might think, says Pacific Brimm co-owner Gary Child. “I was vice president of research and development for Oracle, one of the big three software companies,” he said. “The experience translates quite well because one of the fundamental goals I had was to create a liaison between the business and technical side of the organization. That’s all about communication skills. It has the same challenges, but just on a smaller scale. However, it’s no less important for the person I’m dealing with.” Those communication skills proved conversational gold when he and wife Renate purchased Pacific Brimm in July of 2006. “If I have any success in this life is my ability to communicate with people at any level,” he said. “It doesn’t
Parksville matter if they sit at head of 300 billion organization or at the head of a minimum wage paycheque. It’s all about being able to successfully communicate with those people.” Child uses that communication to make his coffee shop as welcoming and comfortable as possible. “I look forward to the customers more than anything,” he said. “There’s a saying that business would be great without the pesky customers, but I never feel that way. Yes, sometimes there is a customer who is burdensome, but those people measure in the single percentile. Fully 95 per cent are wonderful people. What keeps me going is I get to come in here and I’m forced to put on a smile, but it takes no time at all for that façade of a smile to turn into a genuine smile. A few minutes letter their grumpy day is made
better and it’s a snowball. It cascades.” Child has shared his knowledge and skill set with the community through his involvement with the Parksville and District Chamber of Commerce, where he served as president for two years, from 2009 to 2010. “It was a very rewarding experience,” he said. I took responsibility to clean up the operational challenges and redefine and redirect chamber efforts less towards community activities and more towards business advocacy.” Part of his knowledge transfer involved the reorganization of the chamber’s committee structure, trimming it down from 27 committees — few of which were very active, he said — to just five. Although still involved with the business community and the chamber, Child has focused his efforts on making his coffee shop the de-facto centre of the city. “We will probably expand our drive-through kiosks,” he said. “However, the Brimm is what it’s going to be — with this room being the downtown part of Parksville.”
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