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Studying seaweed Government grants VIU a contract for a study CANDACE WU
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In what director Bill Veenhof is calling “a step in the right direction,” the government has granted a long-awaited research contract to study Deep Bay’s controversial seaweed harvest. The Ministry of Agriculture made the announcement Tuesday morning, vowing to work with Vancouver Island University Deep Bay Marine Field Station, who is slated to present their final report by March 25, 2015. This comes after years of fighting from local residents concerned about the environmental impacts of removing seaweed from Deep Bay’s coastline. This is countered by some who point to the seaweed’s economic potential. The seaweed in question is called mazzaella japonica, a foreign resource rich in carrageenan that is found in many products including processed foods like ice cream, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. In January of this year the ministry’s senior biologist Gary Caine said the carrageenan market is worth $700 million worldwide. VIU marine station manager Brian Kingzett, who is spearheading the research project, said he recognizes “there are competing narratives in the community.” “We are not taking sides,” he told The NEWS Tuesday in an e-mail. “We are a non-advocacy research group and will be providing science to the topic.” Kingzett said researchers will monitor the ecological aspects of the storm cast seaweed harvest in the Deep Bay area. See HIGHLY CONTENTIOUS, page A6
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SAFETY CHECK: Const. Mark Gaschler of the Oceanside RCMP checks a pick-up truck during the annual winter driving campaign Tuesday along the Inland Highway. Hundreds of vehicles were checked. See story page A9.
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Qualicum Beach mayoral candidate Denyse Widdifield has challenged incumbent Teunis Westbroek to a one-on-one debate over and above the scheduled all-candidates meetings. Westbroek has declined. “The upcoming all-candidates meetings in Qualicum Beach offer very little opportunity for debating the issues,” Widdifield said in a news release announcing her challenge. “Their main purpose is to allow the voters to review the candidates’ platforms and point of view. I believe that it would be beneficial to arrange a
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“My first reaction (to Widdifield’s challenge) is it’s a bit of a slight to the people who organize these all-candidates meetings,” Westbroek told The NEWS in a phone interview Wednesday. “From my experience, they work quite well. It (the challenge from Widdifield) shows a lot of inexperience.” Westbroek also said it’s important voters hear the views of candidates for both council and mayor. “This election is not just about electing a mayor,” he said. “I think the people need to see all the people running for council — they all have one vote (on issues before council).”
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The Livewell Cohousing group is hosting a talk by author and architect Chuck Durrett again in Qualicum Beach this Sunday, October 26. Livewell president and founder Gary Morrison said Durret has designed over 50 cohousing communities in the U.S., New Zealand and Canada and “his experience and skills are second to none, he’s even credited with defining the term “cohousing” in the Oxford English Dictionary.” He said they will “rely on Chuck’s experience to help our cohousing group design their overall site plan and common house architecture… then we’ll switch gears and use local designers to refine plans, complete the working drawings and oversee development.” As for the idea that there are now two groups with three cohousing proposals “duelling” in Qualicum Beach, Morrison said unlike the Valterra proposal’s strong eco focus, “when we consulted with our group they preferred to ‘sit on a gazebo while sipping a cocktail, watching the garden,’ a much different philosophy. We’re aiming to attract people who want a gentle footprint on the planet but who also don’t want to maintain a significant eco area.” He also said they will be strongly focused on attracting families and in a later phase will have “pocket communities” with more privacy than the typical more communal cohousing development. Durret’s talk and following discussion will be at 6:30 p.m. at the QB Community Hall, 644 Memorial Avenue, Oct. 26. Visit www.facebook.com/PQBCohousing for more information.
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SILVER MEADOWS FESTIVAL: It’s one of the most popular events on the fall calendar in Parksville Qualicum Beach. Dozens of families flocked to Silver Meadows Farm in Errington on Sunday for the seventh annual Fall Harvest Fest. The corn maze is always a hit (above are fouryear-old Abbigail Miller, left, and five-year-old Payton Wishlow), but there were also a number of other activities to enjoy, like face painting, wagon rides, pony rides and most people left the farm with a pumpkin they picked from a vast patch. Visit our Facebook page for more photos from the event: www.facebook.com/PQBNews
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More than 100 homes in Whiskey Creek are without clean drinking water. The Regional District of Nanaimo issued a boil water notice for Whiskey Creek residents Monday. The notice was still in effect at press time Wednesday afternoon. The notice affects 123 connections in the area, roughly half of the community’s population. According to the RDN “all water used for domestic purposes (drinking, cooking etc.) should be boiled before consumption.” The notice said the boiling should be at a rolling boil and for a minimum of two minutes. RDN project engineer for water utility services Gerald St. Pierre explains “we (the RDN) have a surface water source out in Whiskey
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THURSDAY SPOTLIGHT: People, places and issues of the Parksville/Qualicum Beach region QUALICUM BEACH’S NEW CAO
Looking to strengthen networks Daniel Sailland may be nearly 25 years younger than the average resident of Qualicum Beach, but he still has nearly two decades of senior management experience in business and government to bring to the table. JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
Age is but a number, but when the new CAO of Qualicum Beach is nearly 25 years younger than the average town resident (which according to Stats Can is 63.9, by the way), that number kind of stands out. “It’s been the theme of my life,” said Sailland, 39, about being the young gun on staff. But Sailland sees his age benefiting the town and asked that people keep an open mind. “When you have preconceptions, you pick it up on those preconceptions,” he said. In other words, if you think he’s too young, you’ll overlook the fact he has energy and accessibility to offer, as well as the fact he already has 16 years of senior management experience. Sailland, who was raised in St. Gabriel de Valcartier, Que., beganworking as a young teen. Starting I’m absolutely astounded the agriculhow involved everyone is,” in tural sector he said. “It does speak to of his homethe passion people have for town, he then the town. moved on to DANIEL SAILLAND recreational programming while attending the local anglophone military school. The latter quickly led to a year as the Director of Sports, Culture and Recreation, his first major role in local government. While Sailland had started taking post-secondary night classes in Quebec, working contract after contract with the CLSC — a health authority that also dealt with non-medical youth outreach programs — kept him from fulltime studies. Eventually, though, he decided he needed to get his degree. So, at 23 he attended UVic, where he earned a BA in social psychology and philosophy in three years. As fortune would have it, that’s also where he met his wife Bree, who is from Powell River. After graduation and a three-year stint with the District of Saanich, Sailland knew that he was interested in moving forward in the field of local government. However, he “wanted to try and get into more business elements,” he said. “I was aware that government
was being asked to behave in a more business-like way and so I thought rather than do a public administration degree, I would do a business degree.” So, the couple moved to the UK. Sailland attended Warwick for his MBA and took an extension program of Geopolitics at école des Hautes Etudes Commerciales de Paris. As he had in the past, Sailland then continued with contract work, but he soon found that type of lifestyle no longer suited his growing family. He wanted to be home at night, and he said Bree talked about wanting to move back home to B.C. As luck would have it, Sailland found a job as the Band Manager (which plays a similar role as a CAO) with the Lil’wat Nation near Pemberton. “I thought it would be a very interesting and challenging environment that I could learn and offer my skills,” he said During his four years with the Nation, which included a role leading up to the 2010 Olympic games, the Village of Pemberton had noticed Sailland’s work and asked him to apply for the CAO position. He did and he got the job. As for finding his current role in Qualicum Beach, Sailland wasn’t looking to move. However, he saw there were a lot of things to work with. In particular, he mentioned opportunities for smart growth and an engaged community. “I’m absolutely astounded how involved everyone is,” he said. “It does speak to the passion people have for the town.” According to Coun. Dave Wille, Sailland was one of mor than 500 applicants for the CAO position. “What impressed us the most was his ability to communicate,” Willie said. “He left the room and we all looked at each other, pretty much saying, ‘Well, that’s the guy’ ... We don’t always agree, but on this we did.” So, Sailland and his family made the move to Qualicum on Aug. 30 and he jumped right into work three days later. In this new role, Sailland also wants to look at the relationships between government and local business. The new CAO sees business and government, both of which he has worked in, as the two big movers and shakers of the world so it’s not a surprise he is interested asking “How do you marry the two sides?”
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Qualicum Beach’s new CAO Daniel Sailland takes advantage of casual Friday and wears the t-shirt he earned participating in the Homelessness Action Week’s Sleep Outside Challenge last week.
And while Sailland does have his own experiences to draw on, he also aims to draw on the expertise of the people he works with. Indeed, he sees his role as facilitating “effective networks and collaborations” between government, business and residents. “My role is to implement a vision,” he explained. “It’s the government’s job to make that vision happen.” But no matter where this new position leads, Sailland is happy with where he is. “I think it (local government) is a really fun industry to work in,” he explained. “You’re really dealing with larger issues, but you get to go home at night.”
Sailland said it wasn’t just the work that drew him and his family to Qualicum Beach. It was the lifestyle. There’s a sense of community here, he said. And when asked if he felt if the town had anything to offer his young family, he responded, “absolutely.” His kids (Maya, 8, and Ben, 5) are meeting new friends, Bree (who is on-call as an elementary school teacher) is part of a running club and Sailland plays dropin soccer. “I would encourage people to get to know their town more,” he said. After all, it’s all about breaking preconceptions.
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Oceanside RCMP have issued approximately 100 speeding tickets in school zones since the start of the school year, Qualicum Beach town council learned Monday night. Particularly bad is the stretch on Wembley Road. “We don’t believe it’s an enforcement issue,” RCMP Cpl. Jesse Foreman told The NEWS later this week. He said the danger comes from the design of the road — no sidewalks — and continuous building in the area. While the Wembley Road area is not a part of Qualicum Beach (it’s under the jurisdiction of the RDN and the Ministry of Transportation), Coun. Dave Willie said Monday night he sees the suburbs af-
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“This is a highly contentious community issue with a lack of sound ecological information to back it up,” he said. “Our project will be to conduct a 3D party research program around the storm cast events and the related ecological effects … Very much the type of local research around community issues that we built the field station for.” He said undergraduates, co supervised graduate students and recent graduates of the resource management officer technology program will work on the study. Veenhof, who is the RDN director for Deep Bay/Bowser, said he is “very pleased” with the ministry’s decision to support a research study. “It (the study) is what we’ve been asking for and I see the ministry’s response as being the end product of not just my efforts but of many of the residents in this area,” he said, adding that he’s particularly happy VIU will undertake the study as they are “on the grounds closest to the harvest.” He called the news “exciting” for himself, the
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Waste-pile burning near Parksville last week that caused breathing problems and deposited ash in neighbourhoods became a hot topic at city council Monday night. The two current councillors who are running for mayor Nov. 15 — Marc Lefebvre and Bill Neufeld — put forward successful motions related to waste burning. Lefebvre is the city’s representative on the Regional District of Nanaimo board of directors. He asked council for permission to ask RDN staff to write the provincial government insisting on more environmentally-friendly ways to dispose of waste from land clearing. He will also ask the RDN to consider a burning ban much like that in place in the Comox Valley Regional District. Neufeld asked city staff to come back to council soon with a report on what bylaws can be instituted or altered regarding burning within city limits. “It’s something that should have been done a long time ago,” said Neufeld. Talk then turned to woodstoves in the city and what effect they have on air quality. Lefebvre said the RDN has a woodstove-upgrade incentive program that likely will continue. That means any ban the city considers could put it in conflict with RDN directives and incentives. “We might have a dichotomy here,” he said. Coun. Al Greir supported the motions to have staff look more closely at burning laws, but he mused about the past. “I wonder how people survived 60 years ago when everybody
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was burning wood,” said Greir. pleaded for council not to put In other news from a light the notice on their properties agenda Monday night: and explained their situations • Two homeowners ap- related to their property uppeared before council, asking grades. In the end, council dethe city not to put a notice of title cided to put the notice on both on their propproperties. erties. Mayor • Council I wonder how people Chris Burger passed a mosurvived 60 years ago and city staff tion confirmwhen everybody was explained the ing to the proburning wood notice is not vincial liquor AL GREIR like a lien, control board but the city it had no comfeels it has to put the notice on ment about the Fraternal Orproperties to protect taxpayers der of Eagles’ application for a from future liabilities. General- liquor-primary licence. ly, a notice is put on properties • Council gave first reading when a building permit was to a bylaw that would allow Our issued, expired and the work Saviour Luthern Church on was not completed. The mayor the Island Highway to expand explained the notice protects its parking lot. A public hearthe city, which could be liable to ing will be held before second court action if the property sells reading. and it knew the work wasn’t • Council gave third reading completed and didn’t have a no- to bylaws related to the Kingstice on the property. The own- ley Low-Rental Housing Sociers of properties at 260 Moss ety’s plans for construction on Ave. and 14-1501 Resort Drive Hirst Avenue.
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REGIONAL DISTRICT AREA H CANDIDATE
Mussell seeks Bowser seat
Donald Mussell is running for the position of service connecting with the buses that travel to Regional District of Nanaimo director for Area Courtenay and Nanaimo, and the issue of the H (Deep Bay/Bowser). medical marijuana grow-op, that could Mussell said in a news release he has adversely affect our aquifer, and is posipre-chosen, as part of the team, his altioned too close to both the school and ternate, Greg Gingras. residential areas.” “Greg brings his wealth of manage “Greg and I will honour and uphold ment skills, business knowledge and the Official Community Plan and Reinternational travel to the team,” said gional Growth Strategy. With communiMussell. “I have recently moved to the ty input, we wish to help beautify the vilMUSSELL area, retiring from a small Alpaca lage cores with murals, benches and ranch in Black Creek and am deeply 2014 an information Kiosk to encourage ELECTIONS motivated to serve Area H.” tourists to stop and stay a while. We SATURDAY, NOV. 15 “Our team vision is to fully conare the team that will stand behind sult with the community before and support our community.” making any decisions affecting our area.” Are you running for office on Nov. 15? Let Mussell said the immediate issues of conour readers know by sending 200 words or less cern are “the contentious seaweed harvesting about yourself and why you are running, along damaging the ecosystem at Deep Bay, streamwith a head-and-shoulders photo, to: lining the transit system with a smaller shuttle editor@pqbnews.com
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John Hildebrandt is seeking the Coombs/ ued through to PAC chair, fundraising, carniHilliers/Errington seat on the School District vals, chaperone, literacy programs and school 69 board of trustees. advisory committees. “School District 69 has faced dra“My volunteerism continued outmatic events over the past decade, side school as firefighter (10 years), from strikes to technological change, QB Family Day, Parksville Community from transportation issues to school Centre Society, P/Q District 4H Leader, closures,” Hildebrandt said in a news and more. My career is in marketing/PR release. “Today, SD69 is held in high with organizations such as Xerox Canaregard around the province for its for- HILDEBRANDT da, McMillan College, Nanaimo Family ward thinking ideas and innovative Life and Oceanside Tourism.” 2014 initiatives.” “As a Trustee, I promise to: recELECTIONS Hildebrandt said he is running SATURDAY, NOV. 15 ognize our students as unique infor school trustee “to meet the dividuals, not statistics; be open, challenges that our communities will continue honest and available and seek your advice on to face, and to ensure we maintain our commit- important issues.” ment to the children.” Are you running for office on Nov. 15? Let Hildebrandt said he has lived in the area our readers know by sending 200 words or less since 1996 and has two children now in high about yourself and why you are running, along school. He said his involvement in the school with a head-and-shoulders photo, to: system began in Co-op preschool and contineditor@pqbnews.com
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Police check 100s of vehicles Officers were checking for
tickets as much as we are here getting people to comply (for the winter season).” license compliance, tires, The campaign ran from 8.30 a.m. to 3.15 p.m. lights and windshields and approximately 400 vehicles were checked, 8 logging trucks and 12 commercial vehicles. CANDACE WU Fifteen violation tickets and 58 notices (to news@pqbnews.com comply) were issued, mostly in relation to tires, Hundreds of vehicles were pulled over Tues- lights and windshields. day by RCMP but only about a dozen tickets “For the safety of everyone using the roads, were issued. drivers are urged to ensure their vehicles are in Cpl. Mike Elston, who spearheaded the an- good condition and ready to tackle rain, snow nual winter driving campaign, said it was more and any other adverse weather and road condiabout safety than anything else. tions,” said Elston, who added “Overall we’ve had a pos“people are more likely to comJust because the sign says itive response,” Elston told ply when they’re asked nicely.” 120 kilometres doesn’t The NEWS from the site of the Elston said failure to comply mean you have to drive campaign, set up just south of that fast, do what feels safe within two weeks may result in Horne Lake Road along the Ina $598 fine. CPL. MIKE ELSTON land Highway. “As the weather gets worse Elston said seven police offiaccidents will increase,” he cers were on hand — including said, as it started to rain. “This members from Central Vancouver Island Traffic is the first winter we’ll have with the 120 kiloServices, Oceanside RCMP and Nanaimo Inte- metre per hour speed limit (on the highway) grated Road Safety unit. Additionally, natural … just because the sign says 120 kilometres resource units, commercial vehicle inspectors, doesn’t mean you have to drive that fast, do Emcon traffic controllers and ICBC helped out. what feels safe.” Vehicles travelling southbound were flagged ICBC road safety coordinator Caroline Robinto the side of the highway where forestry and son said people need to get “mentally prepared” commercial vehicles were checked by their re- for winter driving. spective inspection bodies and RCMP officers “The speed limits posted are for ideal (weathchecked all other vehicles for license compli- er) conditions,” said Robinson. “When it starts ance, tires, lights and windshields. to snow or rain, drivers need to make a mental “We’re checking cars for safety,” said Elston, shift — the worse it gets outside the more people noting that winter is just around the corner, need to slow down.” meaning the road conditions will be weathElston said if a person is driving in the right er-dependent and drivers should prepare their lane they cannot get a ticket for driving too vehicles accordingly. “We’re not here to give out slow.
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onsultation and leadership are not mutually exclusive. There’s a lot of hyperbole in any election campaign, and the races for seats on boards and councils in Parksville Qualicum Beach certainly have their fair share. Some candidates have decided the answer to all questions about all issues is: I will ask the people what they want. That stance should be a given. It’s not an answer and it provides little insight into the leanings of a candidate, crucial information for people heading to the ballot box. True leadership, something sorely lacking in Canadian politics these days, certainly employs listening skills. One who represents the people needs to hear the people. A good listener doesn’t just seek like-minded comments. A business-oriented candidate needs to speak with environmentalists and anti-poverty advocates. Those who are left on the political scale need to reach out to business people and conservatives. Without that multi-level information gathering, the whole ‘listening to the people’ exercise is a farce. It’s easy to listen to people who will always agree with you. After some serious listening and opinion gathering — along with some research — a candidate for office needs to step to the plate with a plan. It cheats the public to say, in response to a specific question about a school issue or land-use issue, “I plan to consult the public.” It’s a cop-out, really. It says nothing about the candidate, his vision or her plan when she enters office (it’s important to note we are not making reference here to any specific candidate in any of the races this fall). All decisions should be made after public consultation and research. For example, if asked in Parksville or Qualicum Beach what a candidate would do with municipallyowned lands downtown, it’s not good enough to say he/ she will engage the public. Of course that will happen, it’s a given, but the question is more specific than that and the answer should provide insight into a candidate’s knowledge and leanings. The voting public should not let candidates get away easily. Thank them for acknowledging there will be public consultation, then press them for a real answer. The candidates who can be specific and at least share a vision, one that may or may not be altered after public consultation and more research, are the ones who show real leadership and a healthy respect for voters and the democratic process. — Editorial by John Harding
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Letters ELECT NEW IDEAS There is a lot of discontent on our Island and election time is upon us to perhaps change the ways that things have been going. Hopefully, new young blood will stand up and listen to the public to give new fresh directions in representing the will of the people that elect them. I recall that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again, expecting a different result each time. Well here we go again, expecting new and different results of those we elect — will we end up in the same place as we have been complaining about all this time? Yes, we must all vote, but be careful who you vote for. Personally, I think the most important item on the list is to vote for people who will protect our home and native land. The environment sustains us and we must protect it at all cost. LEN WALKER Deep Bay
BULLY POLITICS IN QB When a person finds oneself sympathetic to the views and opinions of a minority, there is little benefit in resorting to name-calling, and no good can result from attempting to publicly ridicule the people with a differing opinion. At the end of the day, the schoolyard bully usually goes home from the fight with fewer friends than he showed up with. That applies, in my opinion, to the state of affairs in Qualicum Beach. To some, it seems perfectly acceptable to refer to certain town councillors as the “Gang of Three.”
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In a democratic society, the proper label to affix to these individuals is “The Majority” — nothing more, nothing less. What this name-calling and public pouting does accomplish, much like in the case of the schoolyard bully, is quite the opposite to what is hoped for or expected by those who partake in it. As stated before, they usually go home from the fight with fewer friends than they showed up with. To stoop to name-calling of this type shows a disdain for the principles of democracy as well as the dismissal of the majority of voters who, in good conscience, voted for these councillors. At election time, when public perception is so important, it is surprising to find so many people who have no problem at all being thought of as a pouting bully. JIM RITTER Qualicum Beach
QB’S U.S. ATTACK AD So, attack ads have finally found their way to the municipal election in Qualicum Beach. Predictably they follow the tried and tested recipe pioneered south of the border. First, you form an anonymous group. Pick a title that sounds nonpartisan, but which implies widespread, grassroots support, even though you could be no more than a couple of cranky friends with ad money. Something like “Citizens United for a Happy Qualicum Beach.” Select your target, scour their public statements and find one or two that can be taken so laughably out of context and intent that they sound outrageous. Maybe if enough people aren’t paying atten-
tion, some will be outraged. Give your target a scary label, something like Gang of Three. That should underline to everyone how dangerous they are. The advantage of this approach is that you won’t have to deal with complex public policy issues in any kind of depth, or make a serious attempt to engage a well-informed electorate. Remember it’s easier to make people angry than it is to persuade them, and nothing makes them more angry than the right label. Call for balance, which implies that your targets are probably against balance. Probably against motherhood and world peace, too. The problem is that, in politics, it is pretty apparent that labels often mean the opposite to what they say. How confident should we be about legislation labeled an Act to Ensure Environmentally Safe Oil Tanker Traffic? So when someone says they want to restore “balance” to municipal government, I’m open to the impression that balance is the probably the last thing they are looking for. The trouble is we don’t know what they really want because they don’t really say. In this kind of ad they don’t have to. So, as a nonpartisan, vested resident of Qualicum Beach, who loves his community and is unafraid of controlling development (who even supports developer/resident dialogue providing it’s between consenting adults), my vote will probably not be much influenced by the recent Tea Party-ish ads that have contributed so greatly to lowering the level of political discourse in our community. EWAN COTTERILL Qualicum Beach See LETTERS, page A13
VIEWS IN THE NEWS We asked: Is your vehicle ready for winter?
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MICHELLE STILWELL, MLA
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK
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11am-1:30pm, St. Columba Presbyterian Hall, 921 Wembley Rd., Parksville. Survivors & caregivers. Bring lunch. 250-586-6766.
BABYTIME
1pm, Arrowsmith Hall, Coombs. $10 ann. fee, $2/2 games, Mon/Wed/Friday. All welcome, no sweeping. 250-586-8323.
10:30-11am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library to Dec 4. 18 mo. & less. 250-248-3841 x4.
PENNY’S FLOW YOGA 9:30-10:45am, 684 Phillips St. Parksville 1st Class FREE. 250 240 3569, yoga@shaw.ca, www. pennysyoga.com
OLD TIME FIDDLE DANCES
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FRI. OCT 24 LEGO BUILDING CLUB 11-11:30am, 100 Jensen Ave E, PV Library, to Nov 28. All ages. With a caregiver.
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME 10:30-11-am, 100 Jensen Ave E, Parksville Library to Dec 5. With a caregiver.
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TALES FOR THE TELLING 7pm/doors/$12, 7:30pm/ reading, 133 McMillan St. Stories for Adults. Inuit Storyteller, Michael Arvaarluk Kusugak. $10 for OCAC members. 250-5943221 marva.blackmore@ gmail.com.
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GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP 4-6pm, Qualicum Christian Fellowship, 825 Village Way, QBeach. Carol 752-3600. Help & Encouragement after the death of a loved one.
SMART RECOVERY
10-11:30am, meeting/SOS, 245 W. Hirst Ave., PV. Info & assistance re-Alcohol & Drug Use Disorder. Ray, 250-714-9703 or smartrecovery@shaw.ca
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8:30-1pm, Silent Auction, Treasure Hunt & Raffles. Coffee available.
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1pm, QBeach Community Hall/on Memorial. VI Paleontology slide presentation. All Welcome. 250-752-9810.
‘COASTAL TARSANDS - JOURNEY TO DELETED ISLANDS’ 7:30pm-8:50pm, 1390 Errington Rd. $10. The filmmakers explore the narrow channels of islands along BC’s North Coast.
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OPEN MEDITATION
7:30pm, meeting, Knox United Church, PV. The effects of ocean acidification. 752-7588.
MEDITATION FOR ALL 7-8pm, 684 Phillips St., Parksville. 1st Class FREE. 250-240-3569, yoga@ shaw.ca.
TUE. OCT 28 PUMPKINS ON THE DRIVE 6-8pm, Oct 28-31, Resort Dr, Parksville. Over 400 Silly, Happy, Scary Carved Pumpkins Await!
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SENIORS SOCIAL ACOUSTIC OPEN STAGE
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MON. OCT 27 CARPET BOWLING 12:45pm, QB Civic Ctre. Mon & Wed to Dec 17th, Maggie: 250-752-1156.
ARBUTUS TOASTMASTERS 7-9pm, PCCC, 132 Jensen Ave. Guests Welcome. Info: 250-228-4275
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ELECTION SEWAGE No one talks openly about it but it’s there. Drive around Lee, Roberton and Morningstar Roads and take a deep breath if you dare. The smell of rotten eggs is overwhelming and emanates from the RDN sewage treatment plant and ponds filled with the same “water” from the RDN sewage treatment plant. With more residential development in both Parksville and the RDN, the smell is only going to get worse until some measures are undertaken to address this stinky issue. Politicians running for office in the next election in both Parksville and the RDN need to address the problem and stop “holding their noses.” Oh yes, did we mention that the same partially-treated sewage is also being pumped directly into our ocean just a short distance from the entrance to French Creek? How is your salmon tasting? RON MERRICK Parksville
GAS PRICE LUNACY Re: gas price lunacy. What follows are a few simple questions written on Oct. 16. When mid-Island gas is priced at $1.25, why is Victoria gas priced at $1.12 and Courtenay gas at $1.13? And an even bigger ask: why, when paying a 10-12 cents/litre transit tax, is Vancouver gas priced at $1.25? Every gas station in our immediate area has the same price to within one-tenth of a penny within an hour of a price change. Why? Are the costs for all these different oil companies from oil out of the ground through refining through transportation identical down to the last penny? Of course not. Why aren’t local politicians speaking out? How much could local governments save of our tax dollars if their fuel bills were 12 cents/ litre cheaper? If the average motorist in this area does 10,000 km a year, how much over and above are we paying? Why do we continue to put up with this?
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RDN BURN CONFUSION I am a property owner located in the RDN French Creek. I was also not happy with the smoke from the agricultural waste fires last Thanksgiving weekend off Church Road and Hwy 19. Even so, I wonder where editor John Harding got his facts for his editorial concerning the RDN and the control of ALR lands. ALR lands can be within the boundaries of any village, town, city or regional district. A province of B.C. ALR designation defines agricultural
lands that cannot be subdivided or developed without being released by the ALC (Agricultural Land Commission) because they are deemed to be essential to community well being for the production of food, be it vegetable or animal. Granting a permit for an agricultural waste fire is the responsibility of the fire chief having responsibility for fire protection and suppression in relation to the parcel on which the clearing waste fire is to take place. Harding’s remarks concerning the RDN board and their support for passenger rail service are not appropriate in the context of whom is responsible for granting burn permits on agricultural/ALR lands. Nor does the provincial government “rule the day on ALR lands” with regard to agricultural waste fire(s). In this unfortunate situation, a local fire chief has issued the required permit(s) and it seems to me that burns could have been more reasonably handled by not lighting all burn piles at the same time and certainly not on a long holiday weekend. However, for Harding to indicate the RDN has no control and to state that the RDN board is now “getting a taste of its own medicine” is petty, unwarranted and inaccurate. ROB WILLIAMS Parksville
SORRY FOR THE SMOKE This is a letter to the citizens of Parksville, Qualicum Beach and surrounding communities. We apologize for the inconvenience we may have caused during our land clearing burn on ALR land located on Church Road. We understand your concerns and are currently reviewing our processes to be as courteous as possible in the future. Our decision to have one major burn rather than five or six small burns to reduce inconveniences multiple times may not have been the correct one. Although we did have all permits and followed all regulations, our window to burn was last minute as the venting and wind directions were correct from our advisors. As farming on ALR lands is very difficult to be profitable in the best of times, adding extra costs as grinding would have incurred an expense un-recoupable in 10-15 years, thus our decision to burn. I hope this gives you some insight of the decisions I made. I understand we will never make everyone happy but it is our goal to have the majority happy. We sincerely apologize and ask your forgiveness. We live in and love this community as you do, and have intended no harm.
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2014 Notice of Election by Voting
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Regional District of Nanaimo that an election by voting is necessary to elect one Director for each of Electoral Areas ‘A’, ‘E’, ‘F’, and ‘H’ for a four year term commencing December 2014. Persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS
CANDIDATES DIRECTOR – ONE (1) TO BE ELECTED FOR EACH ELECTORAL AREA ELECTORAL AREA A
Jean Louis, Rosmy McPherson, Alec
1861 Hampton Court, Nanaimo 2768 Nicola Road, Nanaimo
ELECTORAL AREA E Mayne, Ed Rogers, Bob Wiebe, Gordon
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Ethier, Rick Fell, Julian
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ELECTORAL AREA H Mussell, Donald Veenhof, Bill
5346 Gainsberg Road, Bowser 4737 Maple Guard Drive, Bowser
THE FOLLOWING CANDIDATES HAVE BEEN ELECTED BY ACCLAMATION ELECTORAL AREA B Houle, Howard
1070 North Road, Gabriola Island
ELECTORAL AREA C Young, Maureen
2335 Godfrey Road, Nanaimo
ELECTORAL AREA G Stanhope, Joe
1025 West Island Highway, Parksville
ASSENT VOTING The following question will be submitted to the electorate in the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area (portion of Electoral Area ‘E’): “Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting Bylaw No. 1714 to authorize the borrowing of up to $2.6 million to provide the necessary funds to meet the Nanoose Bay Peninsula Water Service Area capital improvement and upgrades requirements up to and including 2019?” The following question will be submitted to the electorate in Electoral Area ‘H’: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting Bylaw No. 1706 to provide for the following: n
establishing the “Northern Community Marine Search and Rescue Contribution Service” within Electoral Area ‘H’ to provide for a contribution to societies providing marine search and rescue in Electoral Area ‘H’; and
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annually requisitioning up to a maximum of the greater of $5,000 or $0.006/$1000 of taxable assessed value to pay for the service?”
For Notice of Election by Voting details for School District 68 Trustees go to www.sd68.bc.ca For Notice of Election by Voting details for School District 69 Trustees go to www.sd69.bc.ca
GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors on: Saturday, November 15, 2014 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following locations:
ELECTORAL AREA A
Cranberry Fire Department Hall, 1555 Morden Road, Nanaimo North Cedar Intermediate School, 2215 Gould Road, Nanaimo
ELECTORAL AREA E
Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay
ELECTORAL AREA F
Coombs Rodeo Grounds Community Hall, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach
ELECTORAL AREA H
Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: n 18 years of age or older on general voting day; n Canadian citizen; n resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration; n resident of OR registered owner of real property in the voting jurisdiction for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration; and n not disqualified by any enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law. To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the majority of property owners.
ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations:
ELECTORAL AREAS A, E, F, H
Regional District of Nanaimo- Administration Building 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
ELECTORAL AREA A
Cranberry Fire Department Hall 1555 Morden Road, Nanaimo
ELECTORAL AREAS E, F, H
Oceanside Place 830 West Island Highway, Parksville Qualicum Beach Civic Centre 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach
SECOND ADVANCE VOTING opportunity will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 12, 2014 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations:
ELECTORAL AREAS A, E, F, H Regional District of Nanaimo- Administration Building 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo
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Oceanside Place 830 West Island Highway, Parksville Note: All qualified electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: n have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at another voting opportunity; and/or n expect to be away from the Regional District of Nanaimo on general voting day (November 15, 2014) and at the times of all advance voting opportunities (November 5 and 12, 2014); and/or n are a resident of DeCourcy Island or Mudge Island, which have been designated as remote from voting places. In addition to the above requirements, a person must meet all voting requirements for voting in a local election as a resident elector or as a non-resident property elector as of the date the mail ballot is completed and posted.
REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE:
To request a mail ballot package you must submit a completed Application to Vote by Mail to the Regional District of Nanaimo, Administrative Services Department, at 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2. Applications can be obtained by contacting the Administrative Services Department at the above address or by calling 250-390-4111, toll free 1-877-607-4111 or by downloading the form from the 2014 Election webpage on the Regional District of Nanaimo website (www.rdn.bc.ca). Applications may be submitted in person, by mail to the above address, by fax to 250-390-4163 or scanned and emailed to vote@rdn.bc.ca. Upon receipt of a complete application, your name will be added to the mailing list for mail ballot packages and a mail ballot package will be mailed to you as soon as possible after October 27, 2014. If you are applying for a mail ballot package after October 31, 2014, please contact the Chief Election Officer at 250-390-4111, or toll free at 1-877-607-4111 as special arrangements may be necessary due to time constraints. Important Deadline As provided in the Local Government Act, a mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer before the close of voting on general voting day (Saturday, November 15, 2014) in order to be counted for the election. It is your responsibility to deliver or post the mail ballot in sufficient time for delivery to the Regional District of Nanaimo, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC V9T 6N2. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on these matters and the 2014 General Local Election, please visit the 2014 Elections page on the Regional District of Nanaimo’s website at www.rdn.bc.ca, or contact the Chief Election Officer, Jacquie Hill, or the Deputy Chief Election Officer, Matt O’Halloran at 250-390-4111, toll free at 1-877-607-4111 or by email at vote@rdn.bc.ca. Chief Election Officer
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Like science. One year a friend of mine got a boomerang for Christmas. I had no idea what made it come back when he threw it, but it did When I was little, the world seemed a confus- raise a frightening question: If I threw the booing and contradictory place. merang and it didn’t return immediately, did Coming back to Canada from Holland, I was that mean it was stalking me? flummoxed by the apparent contradictions in I felt the same way about math. One afterthe English language. In Dutch, words that are noon, the teacher told us to think of a number, spelled nearly the same always sound the same. any number. Then we were supposed to add They rhyme. But not in English. When the teach- four, multiply by four, subtract eight, and divide er taught us to read, she said “if you cut down a by four and subtract the original number. The tree, you’ll have a bough. And that rhymes with answer, he said, is two. He was right! now. See how easy it is? Okay, everyone rememIt’s no wonder he always knew when I was up ber the rule. Now it’s your turn, Ray. You read.” to something. He lived inside my head. “If I catch a cold, I’ll develop a So did my mother. It didn’t matter cow.” how surreptitiously I approached the “No, Ray,” the teacher sputtered cookie jar. Even when mom wasn’t while the class laughed, “that’s home, she always knew if I’d taken By Ray Smit cough, it rhymes with off.” them without permission. Worse yet, “When Mom bakes bread she she always seemed to know exactly used her doff.” how many I’d taken. “No, Ray that’s dough. It rhymes Naturally, as I grew older and my with go.” intellect increased, I began to find “My little brother ate too much practical explanations for the myscandy and began to hick cuff.” teries that befuddled me as a child. “That’s hiccough! Oh, just please English like many languages has sit down.” special cases for special words, you “I wanna go back to Holland!” just need to learn them. By the time I was 10, you’d have thought I’d Boomerangs operate on the principles of aerohave learned something. But I still didn’t get it. dynamics and are not out to get me. And there are I remember asking my fifth grade teacher what many math formulas which will produce a conextraordinary meant. The other kids laughed. stant answer irrespective of the value of X. How stupid was that Smit kid anyway? But I never solved the cookie equation. The teacher explained: “You know, Ray, it’s As mom grew into her nineties, I knew I had like in hockey. When a player scores 10 goals a to swallow my pride and ask her. “Mom how did season it’s ordinary but when Bobby Hull scores you always know when I stole a cookie?” 50, that’s extraordinary — extra ordinary! Get it?” “Easy,” she replied, “I counted them before I “No sir. I mean if extra means more and or- left for work and then again when I got home.” dinary means average, how can something exSo simple and yet so elegant, mom. And her traordinary be anything but ‘more’ ordinary?” son? Not so smart after all. It wasn’t ‘til years later that I learned that extra — Ray Smit is the author of The Trouble With doesn’t mean ‘more’ in every case, sometimes it Tapioca now available at Amazon.com and means ‘beyond’ as in ‘beyond the ordinary.’ at the Vancouver Island Regional Library. His I eventually got the hang of English but there columns appear every other Thursday. He can be were so many more things that puzzled me. contacted at Raymondsmit@shaw.ca
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A ‘tail’ of horsepower among the rambling ponies The New Forest, England - Horseoccasionally swatted at imaginary flies. power rules the roads through this They looked at the metal steed that picturesque national park on the south carried me for a few seconds before coast. returning to their breakfast. Around 4,000 in horsepower charge Soon I was on an A-class road that freely around the almost 57 hectares of allowed the BMW to break into a trot flatland, less than half of which is true though not for long, as my eyes alightforest while the rest is made up mainly ed on a sign that shouted ‘Ponies don’t of marsh and pasture, dotted with andent, THEY DIE’. A short distance away cient villages. Of course, I’m not talking I rolled to a stop at a junction where My eyes about powerful sports cars but the real a diamond road marking reminded me ponies that graze this land. that ponies have the right of way – alighted on a A regal BMW 328i seemed fitting for always. And that was driven home as a a journey through a park, declared an sign that shouted line of ten cars followed slowly behind exclusive royal hunting ground back in half a dozen horses strolling into a ‘Ponies don’t 1079 by King William. village centre. There are many road points of entry A stop at the New Forest Centre in dent, THEY DIE. but I roared in rather rudely via the Lyndhurst spurred me on to explore the M27 motorway, which gallops into heath land, coloured by late bloomKeith Morgan the area before stopping abruptly at ing flowers that would soon yield to Cadnam. The park’s beauty was evident an autumnal chill. Wildlife abounds for the last five kilometres on both sides of the fast wherever you look but interestingly Beaulieu village track. I pulled on the reins of the 241 horses under (pronounced Bewley) is the home to the fabulous the hood. The four-cylinder twin turbo obediently National Motor Museum. After a visit, I pressed pulled back ever so smoothly. on only to be distracted by a car showroom. Not a It was early morning and mist shrouded the marshes modern dealership but one that sold only classic and that suddenly disappeared from sight a couple of collector cars! kilometres beyond one of the many sleepy villages I I pulled into a picnic area by a small lake. As I passed through. I powered down the front windows chomped on an ox tongue sandwich I remembered and the whine of their motor was the last sound I a lunch I had with former Bad Company/Free front heard for the next 20 minutes, save the occasional man Paul Rodgers, now a White Rock resident. He rumble from a cattle grid beneath. The eight-speed told me he has a recording studio in the New Forest sport auto transmission would not be challenged – perhaps, he would sing me a soulful rendition on this terrain and the shift paddles would remain of the blues song ‘Rambling Pony’. I giggled then redundant. gasped as I turned to find myself staring eye to eye Gradually, the fog lifted from the narrow lane to with a donkey. reveal marshland as far as the eye could see. In the It backed off as I opened the door to brush the distance, I spied some of the famed ponies cantering, crumbs and specks of meat from the oyster coloured splashing as they bounded through streams. But leather seats. It walked around the Bimmer, kicking the treat was at the roadside ahead. A group of magthe tires you might say, seemingly looking over its nificent specimens with shiny coats and tails that sleek lines.
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I followed closely like an eager salesman, telling him about the car’s finer standard features, its fuel economy (8.7/5.4 L/100kms city/highway), its ability to hit 100 klicks in 7.5 seconds. Maybe that last fact was a bit insensitive, given the nature of the beast before me. He remained silent throughout. ‘What is a donkey doing among all of these horses,’ I thought aloud. He turned, gave me a withering look before shambling away and replied: “Technically, they are ponies – short horses – and having a short ass like me around makes them feel superior.” Smart ass. Price Range: $35,900- $58,300. You can find out more about the car at bmw.ca and the horses – sorry, ponies at newforestnpa.gov.uk keith.morgan@drivewaybc.ca
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It’s hard to remember a time when we didn’t have the RAV4 in Canada. Toyota helped develop the “cuteute” vehicles from Japan, along with the Honda CR-V. We had never seen anything like these vehicles before but they went on to forever change the marketplace and the way a family gets around. Today the compact SUV My time with the market has become so popular it will RAV4 LE confirmed soon exceed the compact car in terms of overall sales, which has been, for that Toyota knows decades, the cornerstone of the Ca- how to make a nadian marketplace. The Toyota RAV4 thoroughly practical continues to be a sales market leader and for good reason. Many buyers and easy to use put their money into what I call “The vehicle that pleases Bank of Toyota” and know they will all passengers. get a good return in terms of reliabiliZack Spencer ty, practicality and resale value.
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The interior is a study in how to maximize space for a family but some of the small details could use refinement. The dash face is now covered with soft materials and looks much better thanks to the French stitching but this same panel also obscures the switches hidden below. The seat-heating buttons, the Eco and Sport settings for the transmission are all switches the driver access frequently but they are not as easy to see, as they should be. Other than the dash there is still a large percentage of the interior covered in hard plastic. The up side is a well laid out interior configuration. The doors open to a wide angle and expose a big
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Honda recently unveiled the new 2015 CR-V that utilizes direct injection engine technology and a slick, new continuously variable transmission. Not the case with the Toyota RAV4, it uses the same 176hp 2.5L 4-cylinder found in the last model and is matched to a 6-speed automatic. Launching from a traffic light is brisk and the noise inside the cabin is fairly low. The steering is easy to maneuver but some
Verdict
Toyota is often criticized for not being bold enough in some of the choices it makes. Honda now has upto-date technology in the new CR-V but Toyota is sticking with what works. This approach might be viewed as a step behind but other might look at it as tried-and-true technology that is reliable and still delivers solid fuel ratings. Toyota RAV4 was a pioneer in the small SUV space and continues to be a market leader but now the market is so crowded with entries I suspect it will need to get new engine technology when it is totally refreshed in a few years. My time with the RAV4 LE confirmed that Toyota knows how to make a thoroughly practical and easy to use vehicle that pleases all passengers. zack.spencer @drivewaybc.ca
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back seat with a flat floor, for easy access. The front seats are comfortable and now the driver’s seat has a manual height adjustment. Standard features include tilt and telescopic steering, Bluetooth connectivity, USB connection and air conditioning. The LE $1,500 upgrade package is worthwhile because it includes the very important heated front seats, larger 6.1-inch display audio with backup camera and upgraded speakers. This brings the price up to $27,835.
might find the feedback to be too vague. Adjustable engine and transmission settings help the RAV4 to either use less fuel or perform better. The Eco button changes the settings of the car to improve fuel economy plus there is a small Eco light that reminds the driver when the car is being driven most efficiently. The Sport buttons holds the transmission a little longer between shifts for more responsiveness. Fuel economy is rated at 10.5L/100km in the city and 8.2L on the highway, using the new more stringent 2015 fuel economy test. The RAV4 was a solid leader on the fuel economy front but the new Honda CR-V now claims that crown.
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PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT: Offers valid until October 31, 2014. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. In the event of any discrepancy or inconsistency between Toyota prices, rates and/or other information contained on toyotabc.ca and that contained on toyota.ca, the latter shall prevail. Errors and omissions excepted. 2014 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-C MSRP is $25,495 and includes $1,745 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning levy. *Lease example: 2014 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-C MSRP is $24,995, includes $1,745 freight/PDI ($500 Toyota Canada Lease Assist, which is deducted from the negotiated selling price after taxes) leased at 0.9% over 60 months with $2,325 down payment equals 120 semi-monthly payments of $114 with a total lease obligation of $16,005. Lease 60 mos. based on 100,000 km, excess km charge is $.07. **Finance example: 0.9% finance for 84 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-C. Applicable taxes are extra. ***Up to $3200 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Camry models. $2500 non-stackable cash back available on the 2014 Camry Sedan LE Automatic BF1FLT-C. 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-BM MSRP is $27,385 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning charge. †Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic ZFREVT-BM. Applicable taxes are extra. ††$1,000 cash back available on 2014 RAV4 FWD LE Automatic. Up to $2000 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 RAV4 models. 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C MSRP is $40,640 and includes $1,815 freight and pre-delivery inspection, tire levy, battery levy and air conditioning charge. ‡Finance example: 0.9% finance for 72 months, upon credit approval, available on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C. Applicable taxes are extra. ‡‡Up to $7500 Non-Stackable Cash Back available on select 2014 Tundra models. Non-stackable cash back on 2014 Tundra Double Cab SR5 4.6L SR5 Plus 4x4 Automatic UM5F1T-C is $5500. Applicable taxes are extra. Down payment, first semi-monthly payment and security deposit plus GST and PST on first payment and full down payment are due at lease inception. A security deposit is not required on approval of credit. Non-stackable Cash Back offers may not be combined with Toyota Financial Services (TFS) lease or finance rates. If you would like to lease or finance at standard TFS rates (not the above special rates), then you may be October 31, 2014. Cash incentives include taxes and are applied after taxes have been charged on the full amount of the negotiated price. See toyota.ca for complete details on all cash back offers. †††Semi-monthly lease offer available through Toyota Financial Services on approved credit to qualified retail customers on most 24, 36, 48 and 60 month leases of new and demonstrator Toyota vehicles. First semi-monthly payment due at lease inception and next monthly payment due approximately 15 days later and semi-monthly thereafter throughout the term. 1Toyota Financial Services will waive the final payment. Semi-monthly lease offer can be combined with most other offers excluding the First Payment Free and Encore offers. First Payment Free offer is valid for eligible TFS Lease Renewal customers only. Toyota semi-monthly lease program based on 24 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 120 payments, with the final 120th payment waived by Toyota Financial Services. Competitive bi-weekly lease programs based on 26 payments per year, on a 60-month lease, equals 130 payments. Not open to employees of Toyota Canada, Toyota Financial Services or TMMC/TMMC Vehicle Purchase Plan. Some conditions apply. See your Toyota dealer for complete details. Visit your Toyota BC Dealer or www.toyotabc.ca for more details. Some conditions apply; offers are time limited and may change without notice. Dealer may lease/sell for less.
Burlington, VT.- Three seems to be a number that tends to rub people the wrong way. Expressions like “Three’s a crowd,” or “bad things come in threes,” or someone being described as the “third wheel” don’t leave a favourYou can shop for able impression in people’s groceries around minds. On the flip side, there’s town in it but a trip “third time’s a charm,” imup to a local ski plying that the third time is hill will certainly the best time. Third is also a not stress out the podium finish! For Mercedes-Benz, three is Mercedes GLA. a magical number. Alexandra Straub Thanks to the introduction of their all-new GLA – the third installment into their compact vehicle segment – the triangle is complete. And yes, good things do come in threes. Here’s why. Of the three vehicles available in North America that are built on the same platform – the B-Class, CLA and now GLA – the GLA gives owners the ability to go on and off-road. Okay, let me qualify that. Though it does come with Downhill Speed Regulation (DSR)- an off-road specific feature - it’s not meant for brutish off-roading. However, it is competent on cottage country roads or if you need to traverse into areas you couldn’t get into with a B Class or CLA. Whether you’re opting for the GLA 250 or the GLA 45 AMG, both trims come standard with Mercedes-Benz’s fully variable 4MATIC all-wheel drive. You can shop for groceries around town in it but a trip up to a local ski hill will certainly not stress out the vehicle. Rest assured. The GLA also marks it as the first compact premium sports utility vehicle from the German automaker. Despite its compact designation, four adults could fit comfortably inside. Five might be a stretch but it’s certainly possible. Along with the warm bodies inside, it has a cargo capacity of 421 L. That increases to an impressive 1,235L with seats folded. What’s even more impressive is the sound that comes from the AMG sports exhaust system. A system with two chrome-plated tailpipe trim elements featuring a twin- pipe design. It’s hard to imagine that’s the burble and brawn of a 2.0L, four-cylinder engine. That’s right, the 355 horsepower and 332 lb-ft of torque are created from the most powerful series production four-cylinder passenger car engine in the world. Needless to say, the engine’s pairing with the 7G-DCT 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission is as delicious as Ben and Jerry’s Chunky Monkey ice cream; ice cream that just so happens to be made in the lovely state of Vermont. And a location that was fortuitously placed on our drive route. The dynamics of the GLA were also as vibrant as the hues of the autumnal foliage that decorated the surrounding towns of Burlington. In the lesser-powered GLA 250 – which has a 2.0L, I4 turbocharged engine with 208 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque – you still have a lot of ponies to play with. In fact, of the two engines available, this would be my choice. It has pep but also a smooth demeanor. If these engine choices look familiar to you, they are. They too can be found in the B-Class and CLA. The third time is a charm because of the compact luxury vehicles made by MB, this is my favourite. I think it has a lot to do with the styling. It has an eye-catching design, espe-
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OFFERS END OCTOBER 31ST ON NOW AT YOUR BC CHEVROLET DEALERS. BCChevroletDealers.ca 1-800-GM-DRIVE. Chevrolet is a brand of General Motors of Canada. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on select new or demonstrator 2014 Chevrolet vehicles, excluding Corvette; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Silverado (1500 & HD), Equinox, Malibu, Sonic, Cruze, Trax and Orlando. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 Silverado 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1WT. ††Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year Chevrolet car, SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 to October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible Chevrolet vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year Chevrolet light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. >$3,500 is a combined credit consisting of a $1,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) and a $2,500 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LTZ, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $2,500 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discount varies by model and excludes 2014 Cruze LS 1SA. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Equinox which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. 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ON NOW AT YOUR BC GMC DEALERS. BCGMCDEALERS.CA 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. *Offer available to qualified retail customers in Canada for vehicles delivered between, October 1 to October 31, 2014. 0% purchase financing offered on approved credit by TD Auto Finance Services, Scotiabank® or RBC Royal Bank for 84 months on all new or demonstrator 2014 GMC vehicles; special finance rate not compatible with certain cash credits on Sierra (1500 & HD) and Terrain. Participating lenders are subject to change. Rates from other lenders will vary. Down payment, trade and/or security deposit may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Example: $20,000 at 0% APR, the monthly payment is $238.10 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $20,000. Offer is unconditionally interest-free. Freight and air tax ($100, if applicable) included. License, insurance, registration, PPSA, applicable taxes and dealer fees not included. Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer trade may be necessary. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. RBC and Royal Bank are registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. <>$3,000 is a manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) on all 2014 Terrain which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. †Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer car that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer's name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 and October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $750 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any Pontiac/Saturn/SAAB/Hummer/Oldsmobile model year 1999 or newer car or Chevrolet Cobalt or HHR that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer's name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit valid towards the retail purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014, 2015 model year GMC SUV, crossover and pickups models delivered in Canada between October 1 and October 31, 2014. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased: $1500 credit available on all eligible GMC vehicles. Offer applies to eligible current owners or lessees of any model year 1999 or newer pick-up truck that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer's name for the previous consecutive six (6) months. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive): $1,000 credit available towards the retail purchase, cash purchase or lease of one eligible 2013, 2014 or 2015 model year GMC light or heavy duty pickup; delivered in Canada between, October 1 and October 31, 2014. Offer is transferable to a family member living within the same household (proof of address required). As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Limited (GMCL) to verify eligibility. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GMCL dealer for details. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. †¥$8,000 is a combined credit consisting of a $4,000 manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 Fall bonus for Truck Owners (tax inclusive), and a $3,000 manufacturer to dealer cash credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only and cannot be combined with special lease and finance rates. By selecting lease or finance offers, consumers are foregoing this $3,000 credit which will result in higher effective interest rates. Discounts vary by model and cash credit excludes 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab 2WD 1SA. †*The Automotive Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) comprises professional journalists, writers and photographers specializing in cars and trucks. They provide unbiased opinions of new vehicles to help consumers make better purchases that are right for them. For more information visit www.ajac.ca. ^2014 Sierra 1500 with the available 5.3L EcoTec3 V8 engine equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission has a fuel-consumption rating of 13.0L/100km city and 8.7L/100 km hwy 2WD and 13.3L/100 km city and 9.0L/100 km hwy 4WD. Fuel consumption based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2013 Fuel Consumption Guide for WardsAuto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest available information at the time of posting. **When equipped with available 6.2L EcoTec3 V8 engine. Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Light-Duty Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. >Comparison based on wardsauto.com 2013 Large Pickup segment and latest competitive data available. Excludes other GM vehicles. ††Whichever comes first. See dealer for conditions and limited warranty details. ¥The GMC Terrain received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among compact SUVs in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality Study. Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ^*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety awarded all Terrain models the 2014 Top Safety Pick Award. Terrain models with Optional Forward Collision Alert was awarded the 2014 Top Safety Pick Plus Award. ¥¥The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who purchase, lease or finance a new eligible 2014 Model Year vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 KMs, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) LubeOil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. 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More than 100 people came to the inaugural confidential paper shredding event Saturday at the Qualicum Beach Civic Centre parking lot. The first-time event was hosted by Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers in cooperation with Oceanside RCMP, Extreme Eatz and Island Document Storage and Shredding. “It’s been a great turn out,” said volunteer
Michael Garland, who spearheaded the campaign. Garland explains the event was open to residents living anywhere from Nanoose Bay to Bowser, including Parksville Qualicum Beach and Errington. He said there was a “suggested donation” of $10 per banker box of documents. Garland said funds raised will be used in the Parksville Qualicum Beach area to support community policing’s crime prevention and safety programs such as block watch, keeping in touch (KIT) and medical alert kits (MAK Paks).
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COATS FOR KIDS: From rain slickers to thermal snow jackets, the collection of outerwear collected for the Rotary’s Coats for Kids 2014 campaign is impressive. Cara MacDonald, left, and Tracy Greenshields from the Rotary Club of Parksville AM had the task of sorting through the donations Monday at The Beach Club Resort, one of the sponsors of the annual community service project. The Rotary Club of Parksville AM and the Rotary Club of Qualicum Beach Sunrise, along with the leadership classes of Ballenas and Kwalicum Secondary schools, have supported Coats For Kids since 1996. Every year, hundreds of gently used coats are collected and then distributed to people in the community who need winter wear. Families and folks of all ages are welcome to select coats and accessories at no cost on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Society of Organized Services (SOS) Building, Pauline Touzeau Room, at 245 West Hirst Avenue in Parksville and at the Errington Hall, 1390 Errington Road.
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BREAST CANCER SURVIVOR DRAGON BOATING
Local woman paddles for awareness It’s not all about winning for this team JESSICA SKELTON reporter@pqbnews.com
Less than 20 years ago, a UBC professor debunked the popular belief that breast cancer survivors (BCS) should avoid rigorous upper body exercise — he asked a team of BCS women to paddle a dragon boat. This weekend, that paddling tradition will continue when Parksville resident Mary Connelly joins the International Pink Sisters dragon boat team in Sarasota, FL, for the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission Dragon Boat Festival on Oct. 24-26. “It’s more for awareness, less for winning,” said Connelly, who is team co-ordinator and founding member of the Pink Sisters. Unlike many teams at the festival in Florida, the Pink Sisters do not train together yearround. Instead, the team is made up of BCS paddlers from around the world. Connelly founded the group in 2006 after she met many women who wanted to paddle while travelling around festivals with other breast cancer teams. “I thought, ‘We’re all breast cancer survivors. Why don’t we join together?’” she said. Due to the expense of travel (individuals have to pay their own way), the Pink Sisters’ roster changes every year. Word of mouth brings new members into the boat to join a small core
group that are able to return for each dragon boat festival. This year, there are three countries represented in the boat: New Zealand, the U.S. and Canada. Connelly is the only team member from the Parksville Qualicum Beach area. All in all, 23 women are going to Sarasota. It’s a 20-person team, a steerer, a drummer, and a spare paddler.
I thought, ‘We’re all breast cancer survivors. Why don’t we join together?’ MARY CONNELLY
Connelly said the Pink Sisters will get two practices in when they meet in Florida, where the festival has provided boats, paddles and lifejackets. They will race four races as a team and then will send two of their members to join other pairs in a conglomerate team. As in previous years, the team also will be joined by Sara the Teddy Bear, the team mascot who made her first appearance in 2011, and a copy of Choosing to Smile, a collection of stories written by cancer survivors. As one might expect, there is a lot of planning involved in getting an international team together for a race. According to Connelly, everyone in the boat has a job, from designing the racing uniform to organizing the fees and they keep in constant communication. “It’s the crew that makes this work,” she said. “If we work together on land,
we’ll work together on water.” Breast cancer dragon boat festivals run by the International Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission happen only once every four years. However, the Pink Sisters try to get a team together each year to race at festivals with a non-BCS focus. In the past they have raced in Singapore, Italy, Israel, Canada, Switzerland and the U.S. In fact, they were also the first dragon boat team made solely of breast cancer survivors to paddle in Turkey and the Philippines. Alongside racing and visiting all those countries, the Pink Sisters have worked to support other teams. According to the team’s website, they assist other breast cancer survivors form their own teams and regatta organizers to include breast cancer division within their programs. They’ve also helped introduced the traditional dragon boat carnation ceremony, which honour survivors and their communities, to several countries including the Philippines. The Pink Sisters have also offered support on a personal JESSICA SKELTON PHOTO level. “We’re able to use our The only Parksville Qualicum Beach member of the International Pink worldwide connections to Sisters dragon boat team Mary Connelly sits with mascot Sara, both help people with cancer” such of whom will join their female-only team to race at the International as helping to find the right Breast Cancer Paddlers’ Commission Dragon Boat Festival in Sarasota, cancer specialist, explained FL, on Oct. 24 - 26. Connelly. With each race and each full lives after fighting the dis- gether we survive.” To learn more about the Pink country visited, the Internation- ease and that it’s a little easier al Pink Sisters prove again that doing so with the support of a Sisters, visit their website pinkbreast cancer survivors can live team. As their motto says: “To- sisters.ca
OCEANSIDE SOUND CONNECTION
Qualicum Bay and Coombs choirs looking for new singers JESSICA SKELTON
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The Sound Connection choirs in Qualicum Bay and Coombs have just finished practices with their first choirs of the season and are looking for new singers to join their ranks.
“Its a great place to come if you don’t have any experience,” said one of the choirs’ directors, Megan Keene. According to Keene, the choir offers a safe and comfortable environment for people
to learn. Singers also have the luxury and help of two teachers. Each session of Sound Connection is taught by Keene and Sharon Tomczyk. The Coombs group meets on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. at
the Soundgarden starting today (Oct. 23). This group will meet for seven weeks at a cost of $70. Qualicum Bay meets on Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Lighthouse Community Centre starting Oct. 28. As this choir
will not meet on Tues. Nov. 11, this choir will only meet for six sessions at a cost of $60. Singers have until the second week of practice to register. To register, visit esteemvocals.com or call Keene at 250-228-2467.
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Comox Valley woman prepared a mix of acoustic covers This Saturday, Comox Valley singer Jilli Martini will open the night for the Ontario-based Lynn Jackson at the Macmillan Arts Centre. “I’m really looking forward to this show and it will be an honour and so much fun to open for Lynn,” said Martini. A relative newcomer to the scene, Martini (aka Jillian Gathright) is already recognized for her ability to perform a broad range of styles and genres. Her versatility as a vocalist and engagement with the audience has made her a local
favourite. She regularly plays with the Jilli Martini Band, a high energy rock band, but the singer plans to turn things down a bit for this show. Martini will be joined by guitarist Alan Jossul to perform a set of acoustic covers ranging in styles from country to blues and jazz.
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Jilli Martini, aka Jillian Gathright, will open for CDN folk singer Lynn Jackson this weekend.
Does your eye colour predict your response to pain? An interesting little study out of the University of Pittsburgh’s Magee Women’s Hospital says… yes! They found that women with darker eyes (brown, hazel) experienced more pain, anxiety, and sleep disturbance than those with Catherine Pharmacist lighter eye colour (blue, green). They believe this is a gene-linked trait and it corresponds to others discovered, such as hair colour, gender and age. Eyes are very special sensory organs – imagine your life without them. A significant cause of eye damage is wearing contact lenses, but the issue usually isn’t the lenses themselves; rather, the way people use – or misuse – them! It’s estimated 80% of wearers don’t follow manufacturer recommendations. The most common issue? Diluting or re-using solutions. The risks? They range from simple eye infections to serious ones… and blindness! Many people notice increased eye fatigue and dryness with extended time on the computer. Much of this can be related to minimal eye movement and incomplete blinking. A Japanese study investigated the production of a specific tear component with computer use and found that it was significantly reduced with long bouts of computer usage (>7 hours). Drops are being developed to manage the production of this component. Many eye problems can be solved with over the counter remedies, but seek advice from our pharmacists first. They’ll steer you to the right product – or your eye doctor. Don’t take your eyes for granted.
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of her tour to promote her newest album The Acoustic Sessions. “I love playing places I’ve never been,” Jackson said on a news release from the MAC. Jackson’s uses her “whiskey and honey” voice to spinning tales about love, loss and everyday people. The concert will be at 7 p.m. on Oct. 25, with doors open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 and $12 for OCAC Members, and are available at the MAC. —NEWS Staff/ Submitted by Jillian Gathright
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Martini also plans to debut at least one of her own original arrangements. “I welcome the chance to slow things down and play an intimate gig for attentive listeners,” she said. Headliner Jackson, a folk singer/ songwriter, has been performing for 15 years. Her performance at the MAC is part
Oct. 29 Halloween Skate Oceanside Place Arena 3:30 - 5 p.m. Reduced rate Dress up and skate. There are prizes for best costumes! • Halloween Howl Swim Ravensong Aquatic Centre 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Free Ghosts, goblins and a piñata will entertain the kids. Adults must join if their children are under seven.
• Ballenas Haunted House Ballenas Senior Secondary 5 - 8 p.m. Free All ages welcome. Concession, pumpkin walk and haunted hall hosted by the grade 12s. Oct. 31 Library Halloween Storytime VIRL Parksville 10:30 - 11 a.m. Free Join us for a fun Hallow-
een storytime with songs, rhymes and stories. Costumes are encouraged. • Pumpkin Trail Errington Community Park 6:30 p.m. Free Costumes, hot chocolate, bonfire, hot dogs and fireworks. • Halloween for Pets Bosley’s (280 E. Island Hwy, Parksville) 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Free treat bags for pets in
costumes while supplies last • Downtown Trick or Treat, brought to you by the qualiucm Beach Downtown Business Asociation. 3 - 5:30 p.m. Free Children 12 and younger, in costume, can trick or treat around downtown Qualicum. Participating businesses will have an “Official Monster Merchant” poster in their window and orange & black balloons outside their store.
Errington program to engage local youth The Errington Hall has a new, free program for Oceanside youth. The Youth Engagement Project (YEP) is for youth aged 11-18 who are interested in playing music and/ or learning sound engineering, video production. All programs are designed to be fun, casual and hands on. “They’re learning skills that are really useful,” said the Hall’s music co-ordinator Val Dare. According to a press release, YEP will run until May 1, 2015. There are three pro-
grams running at limited capacity at the moment and they may be expanded at a later date is interest is high, said Dare. Youth Music Jam Experience playing together in a supportive environment with other young musicians and singers. Bring your own instrument and meet people to play music with. Also, perform on stage for audiences and the video camera. Held Thursdays at the Small Errington Hall, 7-8 p.m. Mentor: Susanne Vigneault
Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Learn to use analogue and digital mixing boards, live mic-ing techniques and live sound mixing. Space is limited to 3. Held the first Saturday of each month in the Errington Hall, 4-5 p.m. Mentor: Jayme Langen Video Production Through Collaboration A video creation bootcamp to learn the art of filmmaking and artistic expression while encouraging the refining of their skills through group and peer
collaboration. Students need to bring their own laptops. Held at the Errington Hall. The schedule was arranged the first night, so interested youth s h o u l d contact the email below. Mentor: Lane Franklin For more info, e-mail ewmhinfo@gmail.com. The Oceanside Community Arts Council, B.C. Arts Council, Regional District of Nanaimo and Shaw Cable have provided funding for this program. — NEWS Staff/ Errington Hall
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n a few days we will be Matthew’s gospel tells us that dressing our children in after Jesus’ death on the cross, costumes that make them “The tombs broke open and the look like angels or princess- bodies of many holy people who es or knights-in-shining-ar- had died were raised to life. They mour or ghosts or axe murderers came out of the tomb, and after or zombies. Then we will be send- Jesus’s resurrection, they went ing them out for a dark evening into the holy city and appeared to of visiting homes that have often many people.” This is the reverse been decorated to of ‘zombie-ism.’ The look like graveyards, idea is that even in His car crash scenes or death, Jesus is Lord of perhaps a morgue. the living. By Douglas Patstone There are our wonThe church would derful wide-eyed later mark this event children who still with the creation of All have trust in us as Saints and All Souls the adult generation. days. Alas, in our time, There are the chilthey have degenerdren of whom Jesus ated into a festival of said, “Let the little trolls, monsters and children come to me, way too much sugar. and do not hinder them, for the Let us not try to scare our chilkingdom of heaven belongs to dren, but rather, let us greet them such as these.” on Hallowe’en with the lights on, Perhaps we should now stop our door open and our faces smiland give some thought to what ing, so that the light of love may we are doing. It is obvious that fill their hearts, and the song of Hallowe’en has been reduced to salvation be sung in their souls. a dark and sinister event, an inviCandy is good too . . . some . . tation to the grave, literally some- . a little bit . . . if the adults don’t times. eat it first. How odd then that it comes Douglas Patstone is a pastor from a wonderful Christian beat Christ’s Church in Oceanside. ginning that sings of life over E-mail: douglas.patstone@ death. An obscure ‘one-liner’ in gmail.com.
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NORTHERN COMMUNITY MARINE SEARCH AND RESCUE CONTRIBUTION SERVICE - BYLAW NO. 1706 PUBLIC NOTICE is given to the electors within Electoral Area H of the Regional District of Nanaimo that assent voting will be held on the following question: “Are you in favour of the Regional District of Nanaimo adopting Bylaw No. 1706 to provide for the following: • establishing the “Northern Community Marine Search and Rescue Contribution Service” within Electoral Area ‘H’ to provide for a contribution to societies providing marine search and rescue in Electoral Area ‘H’; and • annually requisitioning up to a maximum of the greater of $5,000 or $0.006/$1000 of taxable assessed value to pay for the service?” VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING: Saturday, November 15, 2014 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following location: • Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Beach ADVANCE VOTING: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations: • Regional District of Nanaimo - Administration Building, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo • Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville • Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach Wednesday, November 12, 2014 from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm at the following locations: • Regional District of Nanaimo - Administration Building, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo • Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville Note: All qualified electors may vote at an advance voting opportunity. ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately before the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Electoral Area for at least 30 days immediately before the day of registration, and • not disqualified under the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in the assent voting and not otherwise disqualified by law. In order to register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
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Saturday, October 11 started with a thunder and lightening storm, but that cleared, giving 26 children a beautiful day to fly at the Qualicum Beach Airport. The annual COPA for Kids, organized by the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association volunteers, provides kids age seven to 17 years of age with a memorable day flying in a small plane. Groups of six kids attended lo-
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IRVINE EDWARD ROBERTSON June 30, 1919 – October 3, 2014
Irvine passed away peacefully at Eagle Park on Friday, October 3 at the age of 95. He leaves to mourn his passing, son Randy, grandsons David (Lisa), Dylan, Aubrey and Nathan; great grandsons Jonathan & Ethan; daughter Nancy (Kevin); granddaughter Lana (Ron); and greatgrandchildren Ledger & Kinsley. Heartfelt thanks go to Dr. Bartlett and the wonderful caregivers at Eagle Park. No service by request.
RICK EDMUND RAE February 10, 1961 – October 18, 2014
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Rick Rae on October 18th. Rick was the proud owner of Genesis Boxing & Fitness Club in Parksville where he had touched countless lives. Rick thought of the Genesis members as family and we know he will be missed dearly by each and every person that got to know him. Rick is survived by his wife Carol, children Richard (Breanna), Laura, Sean & Brett. We find comfort in the fact that he is now at peace with his Heavenly Father and loved ones passed. He had a loving, kind and gentle soul and we will forever love and miss him. A celebration of Rick’s life will be announced at a later date.
Kathleen (Kay) McMurdo
Born in L.A., U.S.A. on September 15, 1923, Kay passed on at Trillium Lodge Parksville, BC on October 9, 2014. Pre-deceased by her parents Ernest & Francis Trevelyan, sister Margaret & brother-in-law Ray Price. Kay leaves behind her loving husband of 43 years John McMurdo of Qualicum Beach, BC and stepdaughter Cathie Earl of Victoria, BC. Kay also leaves behind her nephew Trevor Price & his family as well as stepchildren Ken & Brenda McMurdo and their families. Kay’s life was a social one, she wore the May Queen of Victoria Crown in 1947 and a very regal affair it was. Kay served as a greeter at the Seattle Worlds Fair, was President of the Ladies Curling Club of Victoria, owned her own dress shop in Oak Bay and worked for many years at Woodward’s Food Floor and for Canada Safeway in Victoria, BC. Kay was inducted into the Victoria Sports Hall of Fame in 1996 for her Women’s Basketball teams championship during her younger years. After marrying John in 1971 Kay moved to Sunningdale Road in Qualicum Beach, BC. There Kay worked for many years at K & R Grocers, followed by Overwaitea until retirement. Kay spent many enjoyable years at the Qualicum Curling Club and the Qualicum Legion. Kay leaves many valued friends on Vancouver Island. John & Cathie give many thanks to Dr. Wagenaar and the staff at Trillium Lodge. No service by request.
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SWM seeking a cute women who knows what she wants, between 40-50, who enjoys nature, walks & companionship. No email access. Plz contact via File # 50, PQB News, Box 1180, Parksville, BC,V9P 2H2
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Tues. Oct 28 @ 7:30 pm at Meadowood Hall
1800 Galvin Pl., Qualicum Beach
AGENDA - Approval of proposed 2015 budget - Election of 2 board members Make sure your street address is clearly visible from the roadway. www.dashwoodvfd.com FOODSAFE Courses! Parksville. Nov. 2nd and 30th. $80. 250-203-7292 bluedecal@gmail.com.
INFORMATION Advertise in the 2015 - 2017 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 or email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca
NEW to the area? Call for your FREE package of info, gifts & greetings. Bev: 250-248-4720 PV Ann: 250-248-3390 QB Pat: 250-248-7119 NANOOSE New Program: Plus 50 .
LOST AND FOUND LOST- Plaid Cream & light green men’s coat. Missing from Rod & Gun. Sat Oct 11. Please return jacket and or keys to Rod & Gun or call 250882-6936. LOST - Set of Keys on Flat Aluminum Belt Clip with approx 6 keys, between Industrial Park, Parksville & Horne Lake. Please call Ron if found @ 250-954-7708
TRAVEL GETAWAYS
You don’t have to be new to the Oceanside area to receive a visit from Welcome Wagon! You just have to be over the age of 50! Contact Pat.
IF YOU WANT TO DRINK, that’s your business. Want to STOP, we can help. Alcoholics Anonymous. 1-800-883-3968
The most Famous Baskets in the World! www.welcomewagon.ca
IN MEMORIAM
IN MEMORIAM
ITALY- Beautiful countryside, friendly locals, village house for rent. Anita, 250-655-4030.
WE’RE ON THE WEB www.bcclassiďŹ ed.com
IN MEMORIAM
Best Dad Ever In loving memory of John Samuel Sailes
September 15, 1923 - October 24, 2013 Although a year has come and gone, you are missed everyday for your smile, patience, wisdom, strength, caring ways. “Salute� and just for being you, teaching us so much. Thank You. Always in our hearts, memories, thoughts and prayers. Love you Dad Xoxox Margo & John
DEATHS
DEATHS
HELP WANTED AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR SHOP
in Qualicum Beach requires a licensed Automotive Technician with good diagnostic skills and work ethic. Competitive wage. Fax resumes to
(250) 752-3057.
INSULATOR TRAINEE, $14$25/hr depending on exp. Must
have drivers license & able to work in crawl spaces & attics.
Job is based out of Parksville. Fax resume to 250-248-4952. The Lemare Group is accepting resumes for the following positions: • Hooktenders • Processor Operators • 980 Dryland Sort Operator • Boom Man • Heavy Duty Mechanics • Grapple Yarder Operator • Off Highway Logging Truck Drivers • Coastal Certified Hand Fallers • Hand Buckers Please send resumes by fax to 250-956-4888 or email to ofďŹ ce@lemare.ca
Vernon Service Company requires Journeyman Electrician $36.00/hr Call (250)549-4444 or fax 250-549-4416 or email: aslan@aslanservices.ca Very busy Okanagan Subaru dealership requires immediately a Service Manager. Must enjoy a fastpaced working environment and have a minimum of fiveyears automotive management experience including, parts, service, and warranty. This is a full-time position which includes competitive wages and full benefit package.Please reply in person, email or fax your resume to:Hilltop Subaru 4407 27th Street,Vernon BC Atten: Dayna Kosmino dckosmino@hilltopsubaru.com Fax: 250-542-1778
HOTEL, RESTAURANT, FOOD DEATHS
Muriel Eileen McDonald (nee Craig) November 12, 1917 – October 14, 2014
A long life ended when Muriel McDonald passed away at Trillium Lodge, Parksville, BC. Formerly of Campbell River, BC, she moved with her husband John in 1994 to Qualicum Beach, BC. Muriel was born in Revelstoke, BC to a railroading family. Six months later, the family moved to Vancouver where Mom did most of her schooling. The family spent many summers at Brentwood Bay and Mom often talked about swimming the channel with her brother Alec. In 1939, Muriel married John Alexander McDonald “Johnnie� and soon moved to Ocean Falls, BC to join John’s brother Don. Here they worked fulltime at the paper mill, Crown Zellerbach. Mom always said these were the “best years� of their life, working and playing in the surrounding wilderness. Her two children, Gail (1942) and Carol (1945) were born here. Once again, in 1951 her new family were on the move. This time, it was to Campbell River, where they lived and played for 43 years. Many Ocean Falls people were moving south out of isolation, so ready-made families lived nearby and Mom was never short of friends. Predeceased by her brother Alec (1980), husband John in 2002, father David C. Craig (1981). She leaves behind two daughters, Gail (Cliff) Batch of White Rock, Carol (Jim) McCallum of Qualicum Beach; Four grandchildren, Murray of Vancouver, Lori of Toronto, Erin of Port Coquitlam, and David of Vancouver. Mom will be sadly missed by her dearest friends Grace and Bill Luck in Courtenay, BC along with many lifetime friends in Campbell River, BC. She will always be remembered for her cheerful, pleasant disposition, given to laughter with ease, a true Scottish lassie. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 at 2:00pm at Qualicum Community Baptist Church, 600 Beach Rd, Qualicum Beach. To send a condolence to the family please visit www.yatesfuneral.ca YATES FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORIUM (250-248-5859) in care of arrangements.
P/T LINE COOK required at Gary’s Bistro. Wage negotiable, will train. Apply with resume, 115 2nd Ave, Qualicum.
TRADES, TECHNICAL JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Technician is required by Surfside Automotive. Apply in person or by email: surfsideautomotive@shaw.ca or by fax: 250-248-1276.
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PERSONAL SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES
COMPUTER SERVICES
GARDENING
GARDENING
HOME REPAIRS
LARGE FUND Borrowers Wanted Start saving hundreds of dollars today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mortgage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income. Call Anytime 1-800-639-2274 or 604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca
HELP WANTED
HELP WANTED
IRRIGATION/SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
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
Scott @ 250-821-1994.
ARE YOU looking for Respite care or Companion care? Call Shanan (250)248-8024.
DRYWALL
RESPITE CARE
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
CARE HOME REPAIR Experienced carpentry & painting. No GST! Senior’s Discount Call George @ 250-594-4407
HOME CARE SUPPORT
available - peaceful setting, Parksville. Skilled caregiver 24 hours. One day to one month stays. For more info. call Anne Duggan (Elder Life Advocacy)
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
WINTER FREEZE Protection. Irrigation Blow-outs. Call Aqua Nova (250)228-6682.
PAINTING
Taping/ Texturing/ Painting. Reno & Repair Specialist. 30 years of fast friendly service. Wayne 250-752-4658 QB
A STROKE ABOVE Painting LTD- Liven up your space with a splash of colour! Spring is here book your projects now to avoid disappointment. Commercial & Residential. Interior/Exterior. WCB. Insured. Call Dave, 250-240-2310.
HANDYPERSONS ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS! A leak, broken window or frozen pipe could cause major problems if left unattended, including affecting insurance coverage. Call me to discuss your property monitoring needs. Reasonable rates, references available. VITO: 25O-24O-9613.
GARDENING FOR all your gardening needs. Call Evie: 250-228-1509
250-594-3350.
DON the HANDYMAN
MEDICAL HEALTH KIM’S PROFESSIONAL Mobile foot care nurse. Serving Nanaimo to Qualicum Beach. (250)752-7554, (250)741-6970
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CLEANING SERVICES ALL CLEAN House Cleaners. Exp. Reliable & Insured. Please Call: 250-668-4642 or email: info@allclean4you.ca
Ph: 250-586-3330 C: 778-441-2963
PET CARE SERVICES
Serving Oceanside since 1977 Islandflyfishing@gmail.com
HAUL AWAY JUNK; big or small loads, garden and construction waste, garage cleanout. Call 250-240-1116.
EDUCATION/TRADE SCHOOLS
Offering PC Repair and Personal Tutoring From Nanoose to Deep Bay
PLUMBING RETIRED Plumber Repairs, fixture replace, H/W tanks. (250)586-9691.
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PROFESSIONAL PAINTER$18/hr. High quality workmanship. Call Julia, (250)594-6611
No Job to BIG No Job to SMALL Home & Yard Care I will take care of your home and your yard like it is my own! Semi retired carpenter
HAULING AND SALVAGE
COMPUTER SERVICES
OXFORD Home/Commercial Reno’s & Painting. Oct-Jan painting specials, 15% off. 25 yrs exp. Quality Guar. Call 250-228-5204.
PETS
CAT SITTING in my home. Safe, loving environment. No cages. 7 day to long term stay. Limited space. 250-740-5554
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WELCOME HOME
OCEANSIDE Lawn & Garden. Hedge trimming & shaping, tree cutting, trimming. Mowing, gutters. Fall clean-up specials! Call (250)240-1116.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Are you passionate about customer service? Our Parksville store needs you!
Tim Hortons located at 494 Island Hwy E. will be opening soon following renovations to serve our Guests better.
We are looking for an
ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER
Competitive wages, opportunities for career advancement, value oriented culture
We are currently hiring for all shifts: day, afternoon and evening.
Send your resume and references to hr@Ă„elds.ca or drop them off at the store (102 East Island Hwy) CRAFT FAIRS
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Sat. Nov. 1st • 10am - 3pm KNOX UNITED CHURCH Pym at Humphrey Rd.,Parksville
Ethical Gift Choices & Fair Trade Purchases Co-sponsored by Knox United Church
Lunch available. No entry fee.
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Parksville Lioness Christmas Craft Fair
Sat., November 1st, 10am-3pm 132 Jensen Ave. • 80 Craft Tables in the Main Hall / Foyer Gary Oaks Room / Arbutus Room / Stage • Hot Lunch Available in the Cedar Room ALL PROCEEDS TO LOCAL CHARITIES
Come Join Us for a Fun-Filled Day! Š Tim Hortons, 2013
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MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
MERCHANDISE FOR SALE
RENTALS
RENTALS
RENTALS
APPLIANCES
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
APARTMENT/CONDO
HOMES FOR RENT
STORAGE
Mason & Risch upright Grand Piano, built in 1892. Oak case w/ cast iron sounding board. Assessed value $1500. Asking $750. but this is negotiable. If interested, please call 250594-1023
OCEAN SANDS RESORT on Rathtrevor Beach. Fully furnished 2 bdrm condos includes utilities, cable, phone & internet. Units available starting Sept 15. $1100/mo. Call (250)954-0662. PARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN 1 bdrm senior housing suite. Approx. 500 sq.ft. with storage closet & balcony. Large bathroom with walk-in shower. Ocean & mountain views. No vehicle parking. Scooter storage in the bldg. N/S, N/P. Avail November 1st. $840/mo. Call 250-248-9154 PARKSVILLE, Nice, spacious 2 bdrm suite avail immed. Great location, walk to everything. Heat, hot water & parking incl. On-premise laundry. Adult Bldg; NS/NP & Ref’s req’d. $900/mth on 1 yr lease. 604-987-0739 Lv. message.
PARKSVILLE- 1 bdrm home. Available Nov 1. $750/mo. Call 250-248-3281.
BELLEVUE RECONDITIONED APPLIANCES Sales & Service. FULL WARRANTY. Large Showroom
TOOLS
1040 BELLEVUE ROAD Parksville 250-248-8251
A wide variety of tools - something for everyone! More info? Phone 250-752-1962
FREE ITEMS 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).
RENTALS APARTMENT/CONDO 10 mins from Qualicum
FRIENDLY FRANK
Recently re-decorated
MEN’S CCM Mtn bike, 21spd, new tires, good cond. $60. firm. Call (250)586-5250.
1bdrm $450 NS/NP.
Available now
Call 1-250-594-3004
FUEL/FIREWOOD
55+ One bdrm senior housing suite avail. at 49er Manor. Approx 500 sq ft w/patio & prkng. N/S, N/P. Avail Dec 1st. $600/mo + util. 250-248-2446.
Clean Burn Pellet Fuel Okanagan Pellet Fuel And Animal Bedding
COTTAGES
Chris McLean 250-757-9232 or 1-877-581-3311
cfmclean@shaw.ca We Deliver!! COASTAL MOUNTAIN FIREWOOD- Call 250-468-9660. 1-866-768-8886 (Nanoose). CUSTOM CUT firewood and logs. Maple, alder, cedar, fir & hemlock. $150+ per cord. Kindling $20/bag. 250-752-9346.
LUXURIOUS OCEAN front condo. Enjoy 180 panoramic view, covered deck, new appl’s, gas f/p, walk in closet, underground parking, d/w, w/d, elevator, hardwood laminate, beautifully decored, furnished or not. Successful applicant will have excellent references. $1000/mo plus utilities. Call 250-713-6352
HOBBIES & CRAFTS
MOILLIET MANOR
GRINSHEEP FIBRE Productions. Felting, spinning, knitting & weaving supplies. Tues Sat., 1 - 5 or by appt. 250-2486306. grinsheep@gmail.com
2 bdrm, second floor 2 bdrm,third floor Clean, quiet, secure, on bus route. Heat/hot water included. $900./mo. NS/NP.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE ARROWSMITH GOLF passes for sale. 10 - 18 hole @ $20. each and 30 - 9 hole @ $10. each. Call 250-752-2263. HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available. 1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?
QUALICUM- 1 bdrm apt with ocean view, parking at the door. $700/mo inclds heat, lights, water. Available now. Call 250-752-3333. PARKSVILLE- 1 bdrm condo 5 appliances. NS/NP. $800. Available November 1. Call (250)752-3419.
Call 250 248-9322 MOILLIET MANOR 2 brm, third floor Clean, quiet, secure Heat/hot water and dishwasher included $1000/mo NS/NP
Call 250-248-9322
2 bdrm, furnished, beachfront cottage, downtown Parksville. Avail until May 31/15. Suit quiet, responsible people. $800/mo. Elec, heat,cable & wireless internet incl’d. No pets, no smokers. References req’d. 250-248-3171. NANOOSE BAY: newly reno’d cozy seaside cottage in Beach Comber, quiet area, furnished or un-furnished. Pet ok. $500 inclds cable and internet. Avail. Nov. 1. (250)468-7158.
MOBILE HOMES & PADS 3 bedroom mobile home for rent on acreage in Bowser. 5 appliances. Available right away. References required. $800/mth 250-951-7473
PARKSVILLE: (3 mins from)2 bdrm+ office, older home. Electric heat, oil furnace. Cat ok, no parties, N/S. Ref’s req’d. $850/mo. Avail. now. Call Kathy (250)951-9886. QUALICUM BEACH RancherClose to town, on quiet cul-desac, 3 bdrms 2 bath, NS/NP. $1350/mo. Avail. November. Call (604)985-1563.
ERRINGTON: 1-BDRM, 700 sq.ft., 4 appl’s, wood/tile floors, large workshop. Absolutely NO SMOKING & no pets. $750/mo +utils. (250)248-6554 ERRINGTON: 2BDRM $800+. N/S. Pets neg. Share property, covered porch. 250-954-3750.
Fencing
Gardening
BLAIR’S FENCING
BETTER LAWN & YARD CARE WE DELIVER! Bark mulch, top soil, fish compost, etc.
Specializing in cedar panels, farm fencing & chain link.
IRRIGATION BLOWOUT starting NOVEMBER Book now! Fall clean-ups, pruning, lawn mowing & weeding.
14 yrs. expereience. Free estimates.
Let us look after your property.
250-240-4615
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PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
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RE/MAX First Realty Property Management 101-897 W. Island Hwy, Parksville, B.C. Each office independently owner and operated
Available Rental Properties Bowser House: 5 bdrm, 2 bath, NS - $1300/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, lower unit, NP, NS - $975/mth Parksville Mobile: 2 bdrm, 1 bath, NS - $995/mth Condo: 2 bdrm, 3 bath NS, NP - $1400/mth 2 bdrm, 2 bath NS NP furnished - $1300/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NP, NS - $975/mth Qualicum Beach House: 3 bdrm, 2 bath NS - $1450/mth 2 bdrm, 1bath NS - $1200/mth 3 bdrm, 2 bath, furnished, NS, NP - $1600/mth Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath NS, NP – $950/mth Duplex: 2 bdrm, 2 bath, NS, NP - $1200/mth Nanoose Bay Condo: 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS - $1000/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS, NP, $1050/mth 1 bdrm, 1 bath, NS, NP, furnished - $1100/mth
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SERVICE DIRECTORY
Landscaping
1063 Seacrest Pl Qualicum Beach, 9 am Sunday, Oct 26 th. It will all be priced right! ANGEL ESTATE SALES: Furniture, antiques & Collectables ! Friday - Sunday October 24, 25, & 26 10:am to 3:pm 524 Dalmation Dr (Columbia Beach) www.AngelEstateSales.com ERRINGTON 1874 Errington Rd. Oct. 25 (10-4). Moving Sale. This is REALLY it! Final day! 3 shops. Any reasonable offer & FREE stuff.
Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com
GIANT Baby & Children’s Sale: Qualicum, 515 Mill Rd, Saturday 9am-3pm. Like NewToys, NB-size 5 Children’s Clothes, Special Girls Dresses, Jogging Stroller, High chairs, and much more.... Come shop for Christmas.
701 Chelsea Place (Chartwell) Parksville, BC. Thurs, Oct 23, 11-3pm Fri, Oct 24 10-2pm A must attend for gardeners - plenty of pots, equipment including a monkey pod tree! Lazy-boy reclining couch, DR table/chairs, sofa, collectibles, book case, sm tables, linens, yarn, pictures household and more!
QUALICUM211 Wallace Way, Sun, Oct 26, 10-2pm. Furniture, antiques, kitchen ware, sporting goods, barbecue, lrg tile cutter, sm tile cutter, assorted wall & floor tiles, art work+ many more items in exc condition. No phone calls & no early birds please. Vendors welcome! PARKSVILLE 281 Pioneer Cresc. Oct 25 & 26 (9-3) Mens Estate Sale. Lots of fishing gear, rods, reels, new & used, tools, engines, boat stuff, guitars, electronics, too much to list. Please, no early birds.
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Hosted by Karen’s Transitions Made Simple Check us out: www.transitionsmade simple.com PARKSVILLE- 110 Meridian Way (off Craig St), Sat, 8-12 & Sun, 8-? Sept 25 & 26. Household items, spotting scope, exercise bike. Rain or Shine!
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Gardening
Rick Wilson
Lawn & Garden Maintenance Design/Installation EXPERIENCED CERTIFIED HORTICULTURIST
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Excavating and Drainage
KERRY GRAY EXCAVATING & TRUCKING Mini Excavator & Bobcat with Rubber Tracks & 6-8 Yard Capacity Dump Truck
• Landscape preparation • Stump removal • Driveway preparation • Land & brush clearing • Lawn removal • Site prep • Drainage ditching • Delivery of gravel, mulch, etc • Removal of yard debris • Demolition work
Call Pauline
250-752-4655 250.240.3528
MOVING SALE
ROLF’S
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MOVING SALE
1077 Windsor Place, (Chartwell) Qualicum Beach, BC. Thursday, Oct 23, 11-3 Friday, Oct 24, 10-2 Saturday, Oct 25, 9-1 A bit of everything garden, Christmas, plants, sofa, DR set, lawn mower, kitchen, collectibles, sm tables, hall stand, vintage chairs, BR set, organ, filing cabinet, cupboards, work bench and more!
EX AIRLINE Selling tons of different clothes & giant garage sale in the house - From Temple Store on Bay St, go 2 blocks to Willow, left to 337), PV. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9am-3pm. 89 Mint Honda CRX. (250)248-2029.
Window Cleaning
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PARKSVILLE: 1390 Cape Cod Dr, Craig Bay. Sat., Oct. 25, 9am-3pm. Furniture, bedding and kitchen wares.
250-248-3337 250-228-3481
Dan Poirier ~ Owner
Garage Sales
250-248-7100.
Contractor with 30+ yrs exp. in reno’s relocating. Will renovate your home in exchange for tenancy. Call Julias 250-2408755.
HOMES FOR RENT 3 br, 2 bath Errington duplex avail 1 Nov. $1300 incl BC Hydro, water, garbage. Fenced corner yard. Wood heater. Refs required. 250-248-7953.
MORE SPACE FOR LESS Storage Containers Currently available: 8’ x 20’ $105. + taxes. Open storage for RVs, cars, boats, trailers: $40. + taxes for first 20’ $2 each additional foot.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 69 (QUALICUM)
NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the School District No. 69 (Qualicum) that an election by voting is necessary to elect, for a four year term commencing December 2014 and terminating in October 2018 in accordance with the Local Government Act (2014), persons to fill
the offices of trustee on the Board of Education of School District No. 69 (Qualicum) and that the persons nominated as candidates at the Election By Voting and for whom the votes will be received are: Voting Area G - Two (2) trustees to be elected
Voting Area E - One (1) trustee by acclamation Surname
FLYNN (acclamation)
Usual Name
Residential Address or jurisdiction
Eve Margaret
1945 Stewart Road, Nanoose Bay, BC
Voting Area F - One (1) to be elected Surname
AUSTIN HILDEBRANDT
Usual Name
Julie John William
Residential Address or jurisdiction
1504 Winchester Road, Qualicum Beach 1575 Matterson Road, Errington, BC
Surname
Usual Name
BLOOMQUIST GAIR WILLIAMS YOUNG
Willow Jacob Martin E. Jane R. Elaine
Residential Address or jurisdiction
1795 Settler Road, Qualicum Beach, BC 119 Hornby Place, Qualicum Beach, BC #302-240 Island Hwy West, Parksville, BC #255-330 Dogwood Street, Parksville, BC
Voting Area H - One (1) trustee by acclamation Surname
Usual Name
KURLAND (acclamation) Barry M
Residential Address or jurisdiction
4858 West Island Hwy, Qualicum Beach, BC
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS VOTING AREA E Regional District of Nanaimo and District of Lantzville District of Lantzville: Costin Hall, 7232 Lantzville Road, Lantzville, BC Regional District of Nanaimo: Nanoose Place, 2925 Northwest Bay Road, Nanoose Bay, BC VOTING AREA F Regional District of Nanaimo Combs Rodeo Grounds Community Hall, 2601 Alberni Highway, Coombs, BC or Lighthouse Community Centre, 240 Lyons Way, Qualicum Beach, BC VOTING AREA G Parksville: Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC, or Parksville Fellowship Baptist Church, 550 Pym Street, Parksville, BC
VOTING AREA G con’t Qualicum Beach: Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC Regional District of Nanaimo: St. Columba Presbyterian Church, 921 Wembley Road, Parksville, BC Regional District of Powell River: False Bay School, Lasqueti Island VOTING AREA H Regional District of Nanaimo: Lighthouse Community Hall, 240 Lions Way, Qualicum Bay Curbside voting will be available at each of the voting locations on General Voting Day and the Advance Voting Opportunities for electors who are unable to enter the voting place because of physical disability or impaired mobility.
ADVANCED VOTING OPPORTUNITIES will be available to qualified electors as follows:
Wednesday, November 5, 2014
between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm - at the following locations: VOTING AREA E District of Lantzville: District Office, 7192 Lantzville Road – 2nd Floor, Lantzville, BC. District of Nanaimo: Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, or Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville, or Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC VOTING AREA F Regional District of Nanaimo: Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, or Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville, BC, or Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm - at the following locations: VOTING AREAS E, F, G, H Regional District of Nanaimo: Administration Building, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, orOceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville BC
A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patients or staff at the time of voting, as follows:
VOTING AREA G Parksville: Parksville Community and Conference Centre, 132 E. Jensen Avenue, Parksville, BC
Trillium Lodge
Qualicum Beach: Qualicum Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
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Regional District of Nanaimo: Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, or Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville, BC, or Regional District of Powell River: Community Hall, Main Road, Lasqueti Island
Arrowsmith Lodge 266 Moilliet Street, Parksville from 9:30 am to 11:30 on Thursday, November 6, 2014
VOTING AREA H Regional District of Nanaimo: Oceanside Place, 830 West Island Highway, Parksville, BC Regional District of Nanaimo: Regional District Offices, 6300 Hammond Bay Road, Nanaimo, BC, or Qualicum Beach Civic Centre, 747 Jones Street, Qualicum Beach, BC
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PARKSVILLE 401 Moilliet Street, Parksville, BC from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, November 7, 2014 250 Craig Street, Parksville BC from 1:00 PM to 3PM on Thursday, November 13, 2014
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These four special voting opportunities are restricted to only the residents and employees of the respective facilities where the voting is being held.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION There is no need to pre-register to vote as the registration of all electors for this election will take place at the time of voting. You will be required to make a declaration that you meet the following requirements:
If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications:
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the School District 69 (Qualicum) for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
• 18 years of age or older on general voting day • Canadian citizen • resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration • resident of OR registered owner of real property in the Village of Anyplace for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and • not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
Resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity.
Non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) and provide a copy of land title registration or tax notice which provides proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property. If the property for which you are registering to vote is owned by more than one owner the written consent of the majority of the owners must be presented at time of registration. Non resident property electors can only vote once, regardless of the number of properties they own in the relevant voting area. As well, under Provincial legislation, corporate property owners do not have the right to vote in local government elections.
To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners. Dated at Parksville, BC, this 17th day of October 2014. DENNIS J. A. BROWN, Chief Election Officer, School District No. 69 (Qualicum)
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Mourning Parksville boxing mentor Rick Rae’s many friends, relatives know his legacy will live through those he touched T YSON TAYLOR
eryone he’s touched in his life.” The sentiments poured in when the news spread. Friends, family members, Genesis members; all had something to say about the man that made an impact in their lives. Rae was known in the community as someone who went out of his way to give back to the community, specifically the local MS foundation, the SPCA and the local food bank. He believed in giving back to the area that meant so much to him and it showed, both in the Genesis club and away. “We’ve lost a very nice man,” Terry Strawson of Gloved Up Promotions said. “Rick made me feel extremely welcome at his gym, very much hugs over handshakes and this is something that’s shocked and saddened many people. Rick had a lot of fight in him and that showed in all aspects of his life.” Rae was instrumental in getting others to dig in and work
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The Oceanside community is mourning the loss of Genesis Boxing and Fitness owner, family man and friend Rick Rae, who died this past weekend. Rae, who was 53 years old, came over from the Mainland, having grown up with boxing from an early age. Always willing to talk with anyone who needed to talk or help anyone out that was in need, Rae was the definition of selfless, always willing to put everyone else before himself. Genesis Boxing and Fitness was Rae’s home away from home, or his home, depending on who you asked. His family extended from his immediate family, his children Sean, Laura, Richie and Brett, to his “boxing family” which had more members than anyone could count. “Rick was like a second father to me,” Genesis member Josh Jai said about his coach. “He
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Genesis Boxing and Fitness owner Rick Rae was well known and impacted many lives through out the community.
was like that to a lot of people, always willing to help you out if you needed it, giving anyone ad-
vice or help if they needed it. He gave a lot to a lot of people and he’s going to be missed by ev-
hard for what they believed in, whether it was in training or in life. His fitness programs extended to all walks of life, men, women and children. He took on training many athletes, not just boxers, but also hockey players, football players and anyone else that was looking for an advantage in their sport. Rae’s reach in the community will be felt for quite some time, the life lessons he gave to those he trained will carry on in their lives and be passed on to others. Rae’s legacy will live on through the countless people that passed through Genesis. The cause of death has not been shared, but The NEWS had reported on Rae’s battle with liver disease in the past. There will be a celebration of Rick Rae’s life to be held on November 22, 1:00 pm at the Baptist Church on Pym Street in Parksville, where Rick was a member and attended weekly.
VIJHL HOCKEY
Gens and new coach look for win on the road T YSON TAYLOR
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The Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals will be searching for their first road win this week as they take on the Nanaimo Buccaneers tonight (Oct. 23) in Nanaimo. Still without a victory on the road this season, the Generals will look to improve on their tie against the Kerry Park Islanders, which came on the road last Thursday. The Generals will be looking to beat the Buccaneers for the first time this season as the Bucs
are sitting in second place in the North Division, two points behind the first place Campbell River Storm and 16 points clear of the fourth place Generals. “We need to keep our focus and try to play with discipline out there,” forward Chase Gaudreault said. “We had some good games last week and hopefully we can improve on that heading in to this week. We’re facing two tough teams and if we can get a couple of wins, we’ll be able to show that we can play with them.”
New head coach Chuck Kessler and the team had their first practises this week with him at the helm (see page A43). The team are excited to have him and to get to work on figuring out the system he’ll be looking to implement. “We’re all really excited to have Chuck behind the bench,” captain Wyatt Meiers said. “He’s got a great attitude and has a lot of great ideas that he’s looking to try out with us and we’re all really excited to see what can happen with it all.”
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Joakim Jutras and the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals are back home against the Victoria Cougars on Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
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Date: Thursday, October 23, 2014 Time: 3:00pm to 7:00 pm A rezoning Application has been submitted to the City of Parksville to change the zoning for the northerly 48.4m from RS1 to P2. The amendment would allow for expansion of the existing parking lot. Feedback received at the meeting will be supplied to the City as part of the Zoning Amendment review process.
BALLENAS VOLLEYBALL
Whalers volley to success Parksville girls’ team will host provincials November 27-29 T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
The Ballenas Whalers senior girls volleyball team has been steadily improving since the start of its season and have earned its first tournament win on the year. The girls capped off an undefeated Saturday down at the Brentwood Invitational where they captured first place after beating the hosts in a tight match, 24-26, 26-24, and 15-12. Emily Robertson had 14 kills in the game, Chloe Pezel ...we had a great Saturwith seven day, going undefeated kills and four and taking first place over blocks, Alyssa Brentwood. Brown had 12 JOHN PHILIP digs on defense in the final to help the Whalers on their way to the victory. It’s a steady improvement for the senior girls squad, who will be hosting the B.C. AAA Girls Volleyball Championships at the end of November (27-29). The team finished seventh in its first tournament, fifth in their second, third in their third and now has a first place finish to show for their hard work in their fourth tournament of the season. “I think the girls were all pleased with how we did,” coach John Philip said. “Our Friday wasn’t the greatest, which saw us finish third in the pool but we had a great Saturday, going undefeated and taking first place over Brentwood.” Next action for the Whalers senior girls comes this weekend at Dover Bay in Nanaimo (October 23-24), and then they host Bishop Grandon from Calgary at home, October 30 at 3:30 p.m.
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The Ballenas Whalers senior girls volleyball team won their first tournament of the year, beating Brentwood at the Brentwood Invitational last weekend as Alyssa Brown (holding trophy) and Chloe Pezel celebrate the win.
VIJHL HOCKEY
Goalie needs more defensive help The Oceanside Generals hope to overcome spate of injuries CONTINUED FROM PAGE A41
Jacob Longmore returned to action last weekend after missing over a month with a groin injury. Forward Jarrett Weme is out of action with an upper body injury while goaltender David Anderson is still day-to-day with a lower body injury Brendan Billota is still a few weeks away with a lower body injury as well. Goaltender Joakim Jutras has looked solid in net for the Generals so far in his first two games with the team
and he will be looking to bring more stability to the back end for the team, who are looking to improve their defense in front of the net to help the goalies out a little bit more. “All of our goalies have been great for us this year,” defenseman Chandler Bruyckere said. “Of course, having them back there helps us out but we need to do a better job on defense to make sure that we don’t wear them down with all the
shots and action in the games. Making their jobs easier helps everyone out and we really need to start doing that for them.” Puck drop for tonight’s game in Nanaimo is at 7:15 p.m. and Dominic Abassi has the call on 88.5 The Beach. It’s back at home on Saturday night for the Generals as they welcome back the Victoria Cougars, puck drop at 7:30 pm. Abassi will be live on 88.5 The Beach on Saturday as well.
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VIJHL HOCKEY
New Gens coach has high expectations Sixth coach in 14 months takes over helm of team with two wins in 15 games T YSON TAYLOR sports@pqbnews.com
Chuck Kessler has been named the new head coach of the Save-On-Foods Oceanside Generals, as of last Thursday after the team played to a 3-3 tie against the Kerry Park Islanders. Kessler, who comes to the team from Colorado, brings his years of experience, both as a player and coach to the Generals. He’s the sixth coach the club has had over the last 13 months and will be looking to turn things around for the team. “They’ve had a bit of tough luck, these kids,” Kessler said. “It was a tough situation when I came in here and to see where these kids were at, there’s a few things that we need to work on that are easy fixes.” Sitting in last place in the North Division, the Generals haven’t been able to put together a full sixty-minute game this season but are on the right track, according to Kessler. “I have high expectations. These kids have a lot of skills and there’s a lot of possibility here,
Kessler said. “Modern hockey is all about skating and fitness, getting up and down the ice. Their fitness level isn’t where it needs to be right now but we’re working on that and it’s only a matter of time before it turns around.” A former Division 1 player (for Colorado College), Kessler started off in the B.C. Junior Hockey League, then played professional hockey in Europe and spent time as a skating coach for several different camps and professional players in the Czech Republic. His focus is on the modern hockey template, the combination of skating and fitness to go along with the skills. Kessler said he’s “looking to see a lot of hockey in the other team’s zone.” “Modern hockey is all about having five men on offense and five men back on defense. We want to see our defense get up there early on offense and we need to see our forwards skate hard on the back check. Play through all three zones and work hard while you’re doing it.”
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New Generals head coach Chuck Kessler at practice before the Generals take on the Nanaimo Buccaneers tonight (7:15 p.m.) and the Victoria Cougars Saturday at Oceanside Place, 7:30 p.m.
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210 Cameron Street, Parksville
620 Neden Way, French Creek
$348,900
Very sharp 3 bedroom rancher. Private, outdoor living room, landscaped garden. Minutes to shops, beaches, marina & golf.
188 Garden Rd, Qualicum Beach
511 DOGLEG CLOSE
$499,900
• White kitchen w/loads of cabinetry, living rm w/bay window
• Yard is a gardeners dream, fully fenced & artfully landscaped
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Spacious 3 bedroom sunny rancher. Walking distance to village centre, parks, pool and library. Nicely landscaped and RV parking
3 Bedroom modular with addition. Rural living at the edge of Qualicum Beach. Nicely landscaped, treed, great escape.
248 Hoylake Road W , Qualicum Beach
1145 Spider Lake Road Qualicum North
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Spacious, updated, 4 Bedroom, 4 bath, 2256 sq. ft rancher Updates: windows, addition, plumbing, wood stove, etc South facing back yard w/large patio, fruit trees RV parking There is a 34’ x 24’ shop w/full mezzanine and 11’ ceilings Triple carport perfect for over height vehicles & a double garage
1424 STATION ROAD
$725,000
Comfortable 3 bedroom on lovely sunny lot. Detached building with workshop and guest suite. Walk to town and golf!
$345,000
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• Beautiful ocean view condo on the amazing Rathtrevor Beach • Tanglewood, the ultimate, luxurious vacation home • Vaulted ceilings, hardwd flrs, granite counters & fabulous bathrms • Relax around the fireplace in the privacy of your all season retreat • These homes offer quiet, low density living in a natural setting
$226,900
• Off family room is 21’ x 14’ private, sunny, partially covered patio
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Beautiful home,.22 acre lot, backing onto Eaglecrest Golf Course White kitchen , entry w/vaulted ceiling, formal dining room Hardwood floors, oversized windows, high end carpenting New roof, heat pump, paint in & out, blinds & drapes, Custom patio canopy & green house. back yard done in patio bricks
1007 Fabrick Drive, Qualicum Beach
• Family rm w/gas fireplace & brick hearth, eating area, 3 bedrms
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• 1725 sq. ft rancher backing onto the Eaglecrest Golf Course
Spacious 3 bedroom home with family room & den. Custom designed flexible studio room. Ocean & Coastal Mountain views, great location.
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$365,000
• Private treed 5 acre lot w/custom built home • Updated kitchen w/granite counter tops • Hardwood flooring, newer SS appliances • Bonus is the 2 one bedroom detached suites • Extensive updating through home and suites
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Completely renovated chalet style, 3 bedroom home on quiet, private, lot. 1241 sq. ft. home has been lovingly updated w/new kitchen & bathrooms. New hardwood flooring in the lvg room, kitchen, dining area & bdrm. beautiful covered deck, 1/2 acre lot, garden has been done organically. RV & boat parking. Across from the ocean so only a short walk to the waterfront.
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3 bedroom main floor rancher with full walk-out basement ready for development. Close to school, golf, trails and beaches nearby.
Rural rancher, comfy 3 bedroom, space for all your toys. 1400 Sq Ft Storage/ Workshop, RV Parking, 749 Sq Ft complete guest suite, plus studio.
LOTS AND ACREAGES Lot 4 Rupert Road E, Qualicum Beach - $589,900 Subdividable acreage, excellent golf course location. Mountain views, on town water. Lot A sunrise Drive great French Creek location-$169,000 perfect for walkout basement, partial ocean view. Lot 6 McPherson Road - $449,000 almost 10 acres of rural privacy close to Spider Lake Beach Road development lot. - $274,900 Walk to village centre, OCP allows multi-family
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Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty Independently Owned & Operated
• Oceanwood Gardens 1238 Sq Ft 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath • Bright & Cheery, Vaulted Ceilings, Large Windows • Beautifully Finished, Open Concept
FAMILY HOME ON 5 ACRES
• 3000 Sq Ft 3 Bdrms, 3 Bath on 2 Levels • High End Finishing • Engineered Hardwood, Quartz Counters • Overlooking the 17th Fairway & Pond
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FIRST TIME BUYERS DON'T MISS IT!
4319 Lathom Rd. Port Alberni $189,900
102-354 Morison Ave. Parksville $229,000
• 1900 sq ft 4 bedroom home • Completely upgraded including kitchen, bathrooms, flooring and roof • Large landscaped yard with RV parking • Close to all school and amenities
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4171 Island Hwy W. Qualicum Beach $599,000 • 3.45 Oceanfront acres • 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath 2 Level Home • Zoning allows for 2nd Dwelling
RECREATIONAL INVESTMENT
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Bright 1200 sq ft 2 bedroom condo Large walk in shower & in-suite laundry Underground parking with workshop Private patio & 5 minute walk to the beach
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3-3199 Brooklin Lane, Hilliers $169,000 • • • •
• 2 bedrooms and 1100 sq. ft., super quiet setting • 5 minutes from Qualicum Beach • Immaculate and 5 appliances included *Rates subject to change without notice. Certain conditions may apply based on OAC, E & OE*
1200 sq ft, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms New flooring and fresh paint throughout No age restrictions and pets are allowed Walking distance to all amenities
*5% Down = $644 MONTHLY PAYMENT
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701 Camas Way, Parksville $343,900
WATERFRONT ACREAGE & HOME
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735 Kapler Road Qualicum Beach $625,000
#309 - 220 Island W Hwy. Parksville $326,000 • Bright 3rd Floor Condo with Great Ocean Views • 1238 Sq Ft 2 Bdrms, 2 Baths, Balcony • Secured Entry, Covered Parking, Additional Storage
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#19-2655 Andover Rd. Nanoose Bay $459,000
1790 Dunwurkin Way Qualicum Beach $239,900
#214-3295 Island Hwy W Qualicum Beach $224,000
#3-177 2nd Ave W. Qualicum Beach $159,000
• 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath 2 Level Home • Private Setting, Fully Fenced Yard • Very Quiet No Thru Road
• The Shorewater Condominium Waterfront Resort • Loft Style Condo on The Sandy Beach • Rental Pool Income in Place
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Popular Carriage Lane Investment 1018 Sq. Ft. with Washroom Covered Mall & Covered Parking Tenant Income in Place
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED $274,900
206-309 Morison Avenue, Parksville $139,000
830 Village Way, Qualicum Beach $769,000
• One bedroom oceanview condo • Centrally located to all amenities • 55+ complex, no rentals and one small pet allowed
• Custom built 4400 sqft 6 bedroom 4 bathroom home • High beamed ceilings, 5 fireplaces, grantite counters and heated floors • 1000+ sq ft 2 bedroom inlaw suite over the 3 bay garage • 2.5 acre property with a separate 1600 sq ft shop
*Rates subject to change without notice. Certain conditions may apply based on OAC, E & OE*
NEW LISTING $519,900
BUILDER OR INVESTOR $89,700
GREAT INVESTMENT $252,900
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• 2 bed/ 3 bath 1970 sq.ft. • Walk-on waterfront, double garage • Excellent income potential w/ vacation rental or long term tenant
VANCOUVER ISLAND
• 2x 2bed/1bath duplex on 1.23acre • Zoning allows 2 homes on property • Excellent revenue potential
• 1.17 acre riverfront lot • 1100 sq.ft. footings in place • Located in quiet area of Little Qualicum River Village
MLS# 381329
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED $293,900
MLS# 376571
AVORADO RESORT $42,900
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55+ PARK $34,900
CUTE AS A BUTTON $199,500
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• Extensively renovated rancher • 3 bed/ 2 bath, 1308 sq. ft. • Granite counter-tops, hardwood, carpets • New garage door
• Fully serviced RV lot • Use of waterfront clubhouse • Short stroll to the beach MLS# 379752
• 2 bed, 1 bath, 864 sq. ft, • Open floor plan • Detached workshop, easy walk to ocean MLS# 373360
PANORAMIC OCEAN VIEWS $194,900
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MLS# 374920
INVESTMENT OR STARTER $211,900
MLS# 373924
FAMILY FRIENDLY PARK $149,900
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1540 sq.ft./ 3 bed./ 2 full bath 10x15 sunroom / 10x10 workshop Fully fenced backyard, beautifully landscaped Family friendly park MLS# 377863
• 1.22 acres building lot • Hydro and water at road • 12’ x 12’ x 24’ storage unit incl. MLS# 372109
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263 Hickey Avenue, Parksville • $425,000
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Lovely ground floor end unit in Azalea Terrace, which is a 55+ quiet adult building and allows a small pet. This building offers secured entry & underground parking & storage. This 2 bedroom condo has had many updates done including new flooring, kitchen appliances and counters, new convector heating system and fireplace. Private end unit has lots of windows and 2 patio areas. Off the living room is an enclosed sunroom and then out to a spacious patio where you can walk out and enjoy a short stroll to the boardwalk along sandy Parksville Beach or enjoy walking to all the shops & restaurants in town.
LEGAL SUITE! Nice family home in Parksville offering 3 bedrooms + den, 2 full bathrooms and an open plan living area. Maple cabinets in spacious kitchen with island and pantry. Double car garage with plenty of RV parking to the side. The den, just to the right of the entrance, could also be used as a 4th bedroom. The extra bonus here is a legal selfcontained suite which is cleverly designed to provide privacy from the main home. The suite is accessed from the right side of the home and offers its own driveway, own private yard area with shed, and a nice 1 bedroom suite with own laundry and separate hydro meter.
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1680 Peligren Place $298,000
• Established vineyard, trout pond • Ocean & mountain views • Cleared & levelled building site • 36’x36’ shop already built • 3.18 acre MLS # 308194
1785 Warn Way $409,000
• 360 degree ocean & mountains view • 4,600 Sq. ft 4 BR 3 bathrooms plus • One BR suite MLS # 370244
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• Panoramic ocean view property • Allows for 2 homes • Many trails in the area
MLS # 368087
• 2 homes allowed • End of road • 12’ x 24’ storage unit • Southern exposure MLS # 373584
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Saturday, October 25, 2 –4 pm • Fabulous 3500 sf, main level entry with walk out basement • 4 beds/5 baths; an en suite for every bedroom! • Bright, open plan, southern exposure, 9’ ceilings • Detached 1200 sf workshop, 11’ ceilings, heated • Beautiful rural setting, short stroll to beach
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Sunday, October 26, 2 – 4 pm • Stylish 2400 square foot home; 2 bedrooms/ 2 bath on 1450 square foot main floor • Plus contemporary 900 square foot 2 bedroom coach house with ocean view • Fully fenced, half acre, private garden, great curb appeal • Oversized double garage, and 2 workshops • 2 minute stroll to the beach/ ocean
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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
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1389 PINTAIL DRIVE
Ocean view, across from beach Sub-dividable ocean view lot included New: oak floors, travertine tile, granite 3,276 sqft., 3 beds, 4 baths
$899,000
Aaron Nicklen*
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Custom built 4,575 sqft. Camelot home Ocean, mountain & golf course views 5 beds, 4 baths, pool, hot tub State of the art kitchen, media room
$1,088,000
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$389,900 NO gst!
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161 WEST FIFTH AVE
• - uptown Qualicum Beach rancher • - 3 bed, 3 bath, extra accomodation • - great yard, lane out back • - vaulted ceiling, skylights, den
$339,000
Kevin Clayton
509-1155 RESORT DRIVE
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Fabulous TIGH-NA-MARA Largest spa bungalow 835sf Dynamic amenities for 100% ownership Extremely well managed rental pool for peace of mind
$119,000
$149,900
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1785 DUNWURKIN WAY, QUALICUM BEACH • • • •
2 storey, main level entry home on .46 acre 1935 sqft, 4 bed/3 bath + fam room & den Private setting, mountain views, RV parking Professionally landscaped w/water feature
$285,000
Brenda Nicolls*
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Gated Manor with ocean views Gorgeous custom upgrades, dream kitchen Library, home gym, 3 fireplaces 4,141 sqft., 4 beds, 5 baths
$998,000
Aaron Nicklen*
• 195 floor plans to choose from! • 7 lots left! • Choose colours, floor plans, and appliances! • Pad fee $299 a month • Prices starting from: $99,000 o.a.c. Dale Rumming
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• With $9800 down, your mortgage is $561.00 /mo. on o.a.c • You own the land! • 2 bed, 2 bath • Fully fenced for kids & pets
$229,900
$98,000
John Milroy
3021 ISLAND W. HIGHWAY
129 ft. of walk-on white sands beach Contemporary open concept Zoned commercial, close to amenities 2,000 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths
$1,148,000
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• spotless 3 bed, 2 bath, basement • wood floors, very well kept up • beautiful big yard, handy location • 2 sep. garages, very good value
264 CORFIELD STREET SOUTH
• beautifully renovated, handy location • 2 bed, 2 bath plus sep. 1 bed suite • granite kitchen, sunroom, new floors • party deck, just move in and enjoy
Kevin Clayton $359,000
Dale Rumming $329,900
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2763 PARKER ROAD
15 acres of privacy, stream & waterfall 2 homes, old growth forest Not in the ALR, subdivision potential 1,735 sqft., 3 beds, 2 baths
$829,000
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1988 SUN KING RD, PARKSVILLE
• 3 bed/2 bath 1077 sf rancher • .56 ac in PV, walkable to all amenities • Lovely treed parcel backs to estuary
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Jill Tuggle
Custom home on 2 1/2 acres Summer kitchen, lots of R.V Parking South exposure, fenced for horses 3 bed 3 bath, level building lot for shop
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Qualicum Woods Westcoast renovated beauty 2146 sq ft on 3 levels with 3 beds/3 baths Gorgeous outdoor garden & deck areas Detached studio/workshop $436,900
Sue Tompkins
John Barnum
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202A-181 BEACHSIDE DRIVE
• Best fractional value to own in the Beach Club Resort • 340sf Studio Unit with mini kitchen • Live the beach - and live the life!
$29,900
Jill Tuggle
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378 RHEUMER CRESCENT
One bedroom legal suite New flooring throughout Fully fenced Freshly painted
$349,900
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Cape Cod style 3,000 sqft. home 5 beds and 4 baths Private lot, 0.33 of an acre Studio and lots of RV parking
Ian Mackay $419,900
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3640 COLLINGWOOD, NANOOSE
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Elegant & easy lifestyle 3100 sq.ft. Fairwinds home Home office potential Views of golf course, ocean & mountains
$599,000
Dale Rumming
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559 VINE DRIVE, PARKSVILLE
Over 1900 sq ft,3 bed, 2 bath Bonus & family room, Built in 2006 Walk-in crawlspace RV parking, Double attached garage
$429,000
Dale Rumming
325 SUTHERLAND • .21 acre lot, excellent building site for your dream home • Tourist Commercial in the community plan • This unique property may never be available again
$495,000
Tom Dodds
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2075 ISLAND HWY W, QUALICUM BEACH • 15.42 ac parcel in the heart of Qualicum Beach! • Access from both Old Island Highway and Eaglecrest Drive • Municipal water & zoning for two homes, potential ocean views • The first of 12 exclusive Estate Properties, close to Milner Gardens
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875 CAVIN ROAD
gorgeous estate sized waterfront 3 bed, 2 bath rancher on crawlspace spotless, separate workshop/studio very handy cul de sac location
$898,000
Kevin Clayton
658 WEDGEWOOD CRESCENT
• 3 bd/1.5 ba/+fam rm/ocean side of IsHwy • Beside park/walkable to arena/schools • Spacious fenced yard, nice lot
$314,900 Jill Tuggle *PERSONAL REAL ESTATE COPORATION
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WHITE WESTINGHOUSE
SECTIONAL
COMPARE AT $1199
QUEEN SET
IN STOCK AND ON SALE!
CHEST FREEZERS:
2 pIECE
SPRING AIR
INTO ALL SIZES OF FREEZERS TODAY!
VERTICAL & CHEST FREEZERS VER
LOUNGER IS AVAILABLE IN LEFT OR RIGHT
QUEEN SET
HARVEST YOUR SALMON
999
$
18 CU. FT. FRIDGE
479
COMPARE AT $599
$
$
699 EACH
239
AMANA FRONT LOAD WASHER & DRYER
$
1299
COMPARE AT $1799
CHAIR & OTTOMAN $
FROM
599
ROCKER/RECLINERS & WALLHUGGERS
$
299 FROM
ADJUSTABLE BED
with Memory Foam & Dual Motors
Assorted Styles
FROM
STARTING AT
$
YOUR CHOICE
399 EACH
No Down Payment No Payments No Interest Until Nov./2015 o.a.c.